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Project During Pandemic Leads Morristown Girl to Create “Flags of Gratitude”

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By Steve Sears n June, 11-year-old Callie Danysh of Morristown was honored by the local Peck School with their 2020-2021 Community Service Award during their Robin Ross Ceremony.

Although Callie doesn’t attend the school, she is the youngest ever to receive the award, and she was being recognized for giving back in multiple streams during the Covid19 pandemic. While a member of Cub Scouts (she is now a member of Scouts Troop 1936 BSA), virtual meetings became the norm, and she and her group were given electives to choose from. “Build My Own Hero” was Callie’s choice, her job to choose a local hero to give an award to.

However, Callie had a better idea. “I thought to myself, ‘Why honor one hero when we can honor them all?’

And she did. Callie set out to create flags with drawings buttressed with inspirational, positive messages on them to be delivered to frontline heroes, those face-to-face daily with the deadly coronavirus. Her hope was to spark positivity, lift spirits, and bring unity to communities which, due to the pandemic, was being separated. She was aided by her own den members and those of her brother’s den to help create and distribute the flags.

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astounding. Over 600 flags were delivered locally in Morristown, Morris Plains, and Morris Township to police and fire departments, EMT’s, and healthcare professionals at Morristown Medical Center and the Atlantic Rehab & Wellness Center. Their reciprocal response of gratitude made her realize she had to continue spreading that kindness to more folks.

Struggling restaurants and businesses – some in deep financial straits that were eventually forced to close - were next. “She would do like a set of about 8,” says her mom, Andrea, who throughout the process has been her partner, helping by making art supply and flag purchases, creating Mixtiles (8 x 8 framed photos of her flags), and keeping the public updated

by posting on Callie’s website and social media pages.

“I think she hit pretty much every restaurant in Morristown. They love it; they’re so pleased, and at the time it just brought a smile to their face. It was very uplifting and they really enjoyed it.

She (Callie) is very creative.”

Callie has now distributed over 2,000 flags.

Non-profit organizations were not excluded. In addition, folks have requested custom flags and Mixtiles for themselves and\ or others, and purchased these and Mixtiles via the Flags of Gratitude website, which donates 100% of those proceeds to charity.

Last July, the raised $1,000 was donated to Help Morris Now, helping to feed the Morristown community, and her other goal was to raise $5,000 for St. Hubert’s

Dog Rescue and Good Grief Grief Support Center for Children and Families. She is very close to raising her desired amount.

Any other donations submitted are used for Callie’s supplies so she can continue her fine work.

From her Peck School speech, Callie says, “Flags of Gratitude has taught me the simple life lessons. How sometimes a small gesture of kindness is needed to brighten someone’s day. It has made me realize that there is always someone to thank and that expressing gratitude is the key to let others know they are appreciated. The words “thank you” are often taken for granted.”

More information about Callie and her endeavors can be found at www.flagsofgratitude.com.

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The transformations we see in people’s lives from the results provided by veneers is one reason why we love providing this service for our patients. Reasons abound why patients undergo the treatment: increase self-confidence, improve social relationships, or increase employment opportunities.

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Long Valley Woman Authors Book to Defeat Physical and Mental Sides of Injury

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By Steve Sears ylene Cochrane remembers the afternoon outside Philadelphia’s historic Franklin Field.

“It felt like I was walking away from running. I just felt so far from it,” she recalls.

Her track & field career perhaps at an end, her in future running of any sort in peril due to injuries suffered over the period of a few years, her tears were bathing the feet of a statue. “I felt like I always tried to make it seem like I was okay, tried to be so positive about the experience. At this point, I just like let strangers around me see I was in full blown tears, sitting there, and the statue began to be filled with my tears on it. I felt so alone. I mean, none of my family was there, I didn’t know where my friends were at the time, and I was almost just processing this injury myself and just allowing all my emotions to come out. Sitting there, I really was like, ‘I don’t know what else I can do?

I don’t know how much further I can go.’”

And then the lady in the yellow outfit appeared. “She came back to me, and she told me, ‘God sent me back to tell you that everything will be okay.’ I thought like, at that point, ‘Oh my goodness.’ I kind of had

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I had to overcome this and I just developed this plan that I want one day to share my story and share the story of overcoming so much injury, overcoming the mental components. And so, that was definitely my moment because I just felt like God came.”

Making a positive out of a negative, Cochrane has published a book called The Unfinished Race, which talks about the physical and mental side of injury, and how to get beyond both and feel worth again. The book is about completing a race, mentally and emotionally away from the track, but as well it encourages the importance of starting something new in life thereafter.

Cochrane, whose first love was soccer, didn’t make her junior high team, and turned instead to cross country. She did play soccer in high school and, when her coach made the players run laps in her freshman year, her coach said, ‘You’re in the wrong sport.’ In the winter, she tried Author Kylene Cochrane with copies of her book, The Unfinished Race. Photos courtesy of Kylene continued on page 6 Cochrane.

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hronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome (CFIS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling and poorly understood illness that is becoming more widespread in Western countries. CFIS is a term used to describe a myriad of neurological, neuromuscular, and immunological abnormalities. The initial onset of CFIS consists of flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, chills and extreme fatigue. The chronic manifestations of CFIS always include disabling fatigue but can also include muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, headaches, hypo- or hypersensitivities, cognitive disorders, depression, malaise, anxiety, irritability, confusion, weight fluctuations, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, muscle fatigue, worsening PMS, visual disturbances, tachycardia, paresthesias, dry eyes, dry mouth, night sweats, skin rashes and decreased sexual desire.

The etiology of CFIS is still unknown, but the suspected cause is a viral infection. Some researchers believe that CFIS is actually a neurological response to a viral infection. Since there are no absolute markers or lab tests to confirm the illness, chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome is often diagnosed by symptoms alone and by process of elimination. For the same

reasons, western medicine has no treatment for chronic fatigue. Instead, doctors prescribe individual medications to deal with each of the associated symptoms.

As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- bycase basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individual’s symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patient’s tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individual’s diagnosis. As you can see in the chart- one Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individual’s symptoms as well as the illness as a whole. This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Long Valley Author... continued from page 4 track & field and was sold. As a senior at West Morris Central High School, she won the New Jersey state championship in the 1600-meter run, that triumph coming on her 18th birthday. After that she moved on to the University of Pennsylvania, from where she graduated in 2018.

It was there that her fortunes turned.

“Throughout all of high school, I was lucky because I was never injured, so I was really able to see a lot of my potential because I didn’t have any injuries,” she says. “But when I went to college, I ended up having five different injuries.” First was a femoral stress fracture in her freshman year which separated her from what at that time was her identity: running. It went on from there. “Despite all the injuries that I had in college,” says Cochrane, “I still like had this deep strong love for running. After every injury, I really wanted to come back because I was just so passionate about the sport, but where I felt like I learned the most was trying to overcome, not just the injury itself, but a huge mental component that follows the injury.”

“It feels so surreal,” Cochrane says

about her book’s publication, which just about coincided with her graduation with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University. “It’s really rewarding because a lot of individuals who preordered the book, they all received the book by now and are reaching out to me and just telling me how much of an impact it’s had on them. I think that it’s really just made me feel so happy.”

And count fellow runners among the group of readers who themselves, especially on the mental side, are overcoming their own injuries. “Going into writing this book, my thought process was, if I could help just one person, then I will feel so satisfied.”

And while the transition for Cochrane was difficult, it developed a want and, perhaps most importantly, need to write The Unfinished Race. “Other individuals go through that same process,” she says. “It’s such a huge struggle and I would almost like second guess my own emotions, which definitely is not good when you’re trying to overcome injury, especially the mental aspect of it. I want other individuals to feel that they’re not alone.”

The Unfinished Race is available at Amazon.com.

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The 200 Club of Morris County Supports First Responders Through Membership Events!

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By Janet Rapisardi he 200 Club of Morris County President Jim Rizzo announces the success of the Club’s first 2021 New Member’s Welcome Event supporting Morris County EMS, Fire, Police and New Jersey State Police active-duty members and their families. The event was hosted by Jersey Girl Brewing Co. in Mt. Olive, owned

by Board member and owner Chuck Aaron.

Board members and supporters welcomed 45 members including several retired Chiefs of Police. President Rizzo stated that this premier event will be followed by three special 200 Club Member Welcoming events this year.

The lively evening including a Brewery Tour at the 10,000 square foot Brew House where all members enjoyed specialty craft beers generously provided by Chuck Aaron along with abundant appetizers and light fare, courtesy of Enzo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria of Mt. Olive. As an event-planning destination, Jersey Girls Brewery provided the perfect venue for the evening’s event, boasting a Sample Room with high top

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President Rizzo mentioned that special thanks for the successful evening was due to well-deserved efforts of Event Chairperson V.P. Rob D’Emideo, Membership Committee Chair V.P. Joe Jannerone, Chairman of the Board Bill Lockwood and current Board and club members.

The Mission of the 200 Club of Morris County is to provide financial support to the grieving families of our public safety heroes who lose their lives in the line of duty and scholarship funding for qualified dependents. To date, the Club has disbursed more than $5 million.

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Award-Winning Chester Middle-Schooler’s Organic Dog Treats a Hit

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By Jillian Risberg hen Maya Vinu found out her dog was overweight, giving him treats full of questionable ingredients wasn’t an option; it made perfect sense to instead create a healthy, tasty treat herself that Copper would enjoy.

“I have heard about dog’s having diseases or having to be on a diet. So I thought of making a product at home, filled with natural (ingredients) I can find in the pantry,” says Vinu, who at only 11-years-old conceived Fetchbymaya.

She says those store-bought dog treats are chock full of sugar, preservatives, smell horrible and have no health benefits — whereas her organic, naturally sweetened (with ripe bananas), vegan, gluten free, human grade dog treats with spices like turmeric, cinnamon and clove are a feast for the dog’s palate. With no dairy or egg products it is healthy for dogs.

“Which is something no other company has. All my customers (dogs) love them; I have 35 customers with 10 repeat customers,” says the young entrepreneur, who gives 25% of her proceeds to Eleventh Hour (Morris County nokill rescue that saves animals on Death Row from high-kill shelters).

Creating the treats is a labor of love.

“I am creating good and healthy treats for my dog and all of my customer’s dogs,” she says. “Also because of the ingredients like cinnamon and clove I put in makes the house smell amazing.”

Vinu sells them in three sizes: her small treat is $4, medium $6 and large is $8.

The sixth-grader happened to stumble upon the idea to

make the organic dog treats as part of a TREP school project, not giving it much thought beyond the walls of Black River Middle School.

“I never thought this would be a successful business,” Vinu says. “I just started this to solve a problem and then gradually it became a hit. I enjoyed building the website, making the treats and sharing my success with Eleventh Hour Rescue.”

And that was only the beginning.

The young entrepreneur was the first place winner of PitchNJ Shark Tank 2021, an entrepreneurship competition supported by Business BootCamp, and sponsors Morris County Economic Development Corporation and MorrisTech MeetUp. She was beyond thrilled to hear the judges announce her name.

“I didn’t expect to win PitchNJ and the $1500 prize money.

The win has helped my company as well,” says Vinu, who adds that she is thankful to all her customers for their help and more importantly, supporting her charity.

And the accolades kept coming.

She was recognized by the Chester Board of Education.

“And my local Assembly woman (Aura Dunn) praised my win,” Vinu says.

She is already thinking ahead when it comes to Fetchbymaya and beyond.

“I am working on patenting my recipe, adding more seasonal flavors (strawberry for summer and pumpkin for fall), maybe hiring some people to help me,” says the entrepreneurial-minded youth about her goal of growing her

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he Chester Lions Club strives to recognize achievement. In addition to the Clubs continuing effort to help those in distress, it recently presented the following Eagle Scouts with certificates of achievement and gift cards.

James Bermeo, of Boy Scout Troop 236, Schooley’s Mountain Anthony Rocco, of Boy Scout Troop 236, Schooley›s Mountain Dylan Brett, Andrew Spina and Michael

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Chester Lions Hold Installation Ceremony

he Chester Lions Club recently held its yearly installation ceremony for officers and The ceremony was attended by a large number of members carrying on a tradition that has been ongoing for over 50 years.

Marc Moffit, President of the club is a resident of Randolph. A longtime member, he plans to continue encouraging service-minded men and women to serve their community.

First Vice President is Gerd Stabbert of Long Valley, Secretary is Fred LaForge of Hackettstown and Treasurer is Cathy Standfast of Andover.

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Chester Scouts Collect Record 6K+ Food Items for Those in Need

raveling door to door in May, the boys in Scouts BSA Troop 139 and Pack 316 of Chester kicked-off their 2021 “Scouting for Food” program and delivered big results for needy families in the community.

Started in 1985, “Scouting for Food” is an annual service activity of the Scouts BSA. The program involves collecting nonperishable items for local food banks and other charitable organizations, which are then distributed to those in need. Scouting

for Food is rooted in the very foundation of the Scouting movement and the program’s slogan, “do a good turn daily”.

The event, which traditionally takes place each November, was cancelled late last year and rescheduled for this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During two consecutive weekends this May, seventy-five Chester Scouts and their families traveled to over 3,000 homes, distributing bags and instruction sheets, only then to return to pick-up donated non-perishable food items

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It should come as no surprise that COVID-19 has left many families needing assistance across the country. Unfortunately, such challenges have been felt here in our town as well. Thanks to the Scouts of Chester, and the support of our residents, many families in our area who have been impacted by the pandemic will now have an easier time putting food on their tables.

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Chester Educator Celebrated as Morris County Superintendent of the Year

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By Jillian Risberg or more than 30 years, she’s had a highly decorated career as an educator — so it’s no surprise that Morris County Association of School Administrators (MCASA) would deem Dr. Christina Van Woert the best of the best.

“I am truly humbled to be named the (2021) Morris County Superintendent of the Year by my peers in a year that was the most challenging in all of our careers due to COVID-19,” Van Woert says the superintendents dealt with one crisis after another while focusing on ensuring their students continued to learn and grow despite pandemic school disruptions.

The honor is given to a superintendent who exhibits leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, crisis management, community involvement and demonstrates a deep understanding of regional and national issues in educational management.

“This year, more than ever, it is just a tremendous honor and testament to the hard-working and dedicated team of educators and Board of Education members we have in the Chester School District,” says the Superintendent.

Their ability to cultivate a disciplined,

safe and orderly school environment was the result of years of planning and adopting a proactive stance to school management.

According to Van Woert, not that they ever anticipated COVID but did plan for many eventualities and had a team of talented, creative and thoughtful professionals who never took their eyes off the goal of getting the students back into school full-time five days a week as soon as possible.

“It also helps that I have been in Chester for 16 years, and many of my team members have also been in Chester for at least that long,” she says. “So we cultivated the necessary relationships and understandings that allowed us to move quickly and make good decisions in the best interests of our students.”

The superintendent has always worked in the public school system except for two years when she first became a teacher in 1990.

Of her 31 years as a New Jersey educator, eight were as a teacher in grades 1-6, nine as an elementary and middle school principal, and fourteen as a superintendent.

In addition to her teaching and administration work on a K-12 level, Van Woert has authored graduate school curricula at Monmouth University and

taught Master’s Degree courses at Drew University.

She has also been named to the Executive Boards of Rutgers University School Development Council, Seton Hall University’s Superintendents Study Council and the Advisory Council for Drew University Teacher Education.

As a superintendent, she deals with various programs, including special education, federal Title I, ELL (English language learner), GT (Gifted & Talented) and a number of federal grants.

Her experience is vast after so many years in education and Van Woert says it continued on page 13

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The Chief School Administrator, a superintendent is responsible for absolutely everything in the school district.

“One of my main responsibilities is translating the vision of our Board of Education members into reality in the school district,” says Van Woert. “That marriage between theory and practice is

a delicate balance and absolutely essential we get it right.”

The superintendent’s leadership style is collaborative.

“I love people, especially our students from K - 8. I love talking with them, listening to them and making decisions based on what research tells us are best practices in education, but also through a humanistic perspective,” she says. “I have always thought of myself as the lead teacher so I can still relate and understand

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exactly what my teachers need to do their best work for our students and I try to hold that conception in my mind while making decisions.”

And she has two children of her own she adores.

“In working with our Chester families over the years, I have always tried to make decisions for their children based on what I would want for my own children,” the superintendent says.

She holds herself and her staff accountable by always being transparent with the community.

“We have a large number of county and state metrics we must achieve through the Department of Education,” says Van Woert. “We are continually monitored and appreciate the opportunity to share that we have met all the criteria required.”

At the end of the day, Chester is her home. So to be named Morris County Superintendent of the Year while Superintendent of Schools for the Chester School District is everything.

She has been in the township for sixteen years, through the majority of her professional career.

“I have raised my children while in Chester and they have now grown. Some of the most important and meaningful memories of my life have been made in Chester,” Van Woert says.

According to the superintendent, everyone has been welcoming and encouraging, and she is forever grateful for her time there.

“I have always said Chester is a community committed to caring for, supporting and encouraging their children every step of their lives,” she says. “Caring, Community and Commitment — that is Chester to me.”

“At every graduation, I tell our students this commitment to them is strong and we are so proud of all they have and will accomplish in the world, but they must remember we will always be here to welcome them back home again.”

As superintendent, Van Woert takes her role very seriously.

“I believe it is my duty to ensure all our students, faculty, administrators and community members have their needs met and are listened to, supported and guided accordingly,” she says.

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Meet the Morris County Chainbreakers; Making Mountain Biking A Lasting Sport

The Morris County Chainbreakers lines up for a group photo before the fun begins. (Courtesy Robin Lauezzari)

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By Henry M. Holden ountain Biking is a great sport for all kids,” said Robin Lauezzari, Chief of Scoring and Timing at New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League. “We are called the Morris County Chainbreakers, and you don’t have to be the fastest kid out there. Just go out and enjoy the ride.”

According to Lauezzari, “We are part of a league that is the New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League (NJICL). There are about 30 teams in New Jersey, and I run the West Morris Team.”

The mountain biking season starts in December and ends in June. Teams practice throughout the winter unless there is heavy snow on the ground. There are about 650 kids registered across the state, and Lauezzari’s team has 41 middle and high school boys and girls.

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On average, about 60 to 70- percent of the kids race, but there are also other activities that go on within the programs. There are adventure rides, and there is a summer camp program that was postponed last year due to Covid-19.

Biking may also bring some peace. “Putting yourself in touch with nature is a great way of meditation. I find the kids that do it stay with it for life. It is not one of these in and out sports. I have a great love of cycling since I was a kid. It’s always been a source of great comfort for me. If I have a problem to solve, I will get on my bike and ride,” said Lauezzari.

Mountain biking is basically a daytime sport. The Morris Chainbreakers bike in state and county parks which are generally closed after sunset.

“There are occasions where you can ride at night,” said Lauezzari. “We will take advantage of that from time to time.

You will need a good headlight to avoid a ditch. Most of the bikers wear one on their helmet or the bike’s handlebar.”

The standard mountain bikes are geared so there is a wide variety of gears to choose from, depending on the terrain.

Lauezzari stresses casual comfort. “We want to dress comfortably. Baggy shorts, and shirts, and footwear that will be comfortable if the biker must walk a distance. Kids wear sneakers or hiking shoes which are expensive, but I would recommend a purpose-built cycling shoe.”

Lauezzari says there are many models of mountain bicycles, made from different materials and different size wheels and tires. “There are different options, they are not better or worse, they are simply different.”

NJICL Adventure Day is about having fun on bikes! Kids with friends go for a ride and have fun, with challenges and continued on page 15

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Morris County Chainbreakers... continued from page 14 activities before, during and after the ride.

The adventure course is self-guided, (with supervision). There are games and activities peppered into the ride to increase the fun factor.

For some kids, the benefits of the structured coaching program is a great asset.

“The Morris County Chainbreakers has a very formal coaching program,” said Lauezzari. “All coaches are registered and certified.”

Each team has an internal certification process. One cannot just show up and coach kids. One must be background checked and go through certification. There are three levels of certification.

“Level One gives you enough information to do some coaching and support work for the higher-level coaches,” said Lauezzari.

“You can attend practice runs and you can ride with kids and coach them in good mountain biking techniques. Level Two can lead a ride and take more of a leadership role. At Level Three one can coach a team.”

“The Morris County Chainbreakers is a youth organization so the focus is on youth development, and safety. “We try to make sure these kids learn a sport, that they can do throughout their adult life.”

With normal practice, kids can usually

bike 10 or 12 miles. “Last week one of my coaches led his team to Allamuchy State Park, and they did 17 miles. It is the end of the season, so they were fully fit for a ride that long,” said Lauezzari.

There is at least one coach with the first aid certification along for every ride. “All our coaches can and will do basic first aid, CPR, etc. Our Level Three coaches will do what we call wilderness first aid. It is similar but not the same as Boy Scout leaders have.”

Riders will bring their own food along.

Last year, Covid-19 prevented sharing food.

Riders must bring hydration and they must bring something that they can snack on while they’re riding, like energy bars.

Lauezzari does not speak for the other mountain bikers. “In our league, the advocacy for trail behavior and good trail maintenance is very strong, but some trails are off-limits.

We do not practice on any trail that has had heavy rains because the ground is usually waterlogged, and we don’t want to dig ruts.

We do not want to cause any problems that would impact the efficacy of the trails. There is a strong sense of community on the trails we ride. I have never seen a bad attitude among mountain bikers.”

For more information on the Morris County Chainbreakers or any of their sister clubs, visit www.newjerseymtb.org.

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I Remember Dad: Remembrances of the God and Country Award

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By Richard Mabey Jr. uthor’s Note: My dad and the late Reverend Fred Herwaldt, of the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park, worked together as a team, to provide a wholesome, educational, quality year-long program for Boy Scouts to earn the God and Country Award.

Most people think that when my dad stepped down from his 28-year service as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170 in 1994, that he had totally retired from volunteer service in scouting. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Dad was 66 years old when he retired as Scoutmaster of good old Troop 170. He had already had a heart attack. It was becoming more and more difficult for him to put a full pack on his back and lead the boys on a hike on the Appalachian Trail. It became more and more difficult for him to camp out.

But my father wasn’t about to give up on his ministry to serve others. My dad firmly believed that it was better to shape a boy to become a moral gentleman than to rehabilitate a wayward man. And thus, in 1994 my dad began serving as an Advisor for the Boy Scouts of America’s Protestant religious award, God and Country, through the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park.

Dad worked closely with the late Reverend Fred Herwaldt, in leading the year-long classes in order for the scouts to earn the God and Country Award.

Dad served as an Advisor for the God and Country Award from 1994 till 2000.

During this time, Dad touched the hearts and minds of many boys, guiding them to follow the golden light of truth, to follow a moral compass, and to love the Lord. The God and Country Award is a combination of scholastic study of the Holy Bible interweaved with very practical ways for a boy to apply the teachings of the Bible to serve his family, church, and community.

I often reflect on how many boys’ lives my father touched through his 36-year service as a volunteer Scout Leader. For Dad had served two years as Committeeman in Troop 170, from 1964 to 1966. He served 28 years as Scoutmaster of Troop 170, from 1966 to 1994. And, Dad served six years as an Advisor for the God and Country Award.

At the end of the year-long classes, Dad and Reverend Herwarldt would lead the boys on a day-long hike on the Appalachian Trail, starting at High Point, New Jersey and ending in eastern Pennsylvania. I had the high honor to also lead the scouts on this adventurous hike, each year.

A photo of my dad (right hand side) and Reverend Fred Herwaldt. This picture was taken in the early Summer of 1995, after the annual God and Country Award Ceremony. The scouts were always presented their well-earned God and Country Award, during a church service at the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park.

One of the highlights, of this annual sojourn, was that we would all stop along the trail and cook lunch. After lunch, Dad and Reverend Herwaldt would lead the scouts in an informal church service beneath the oaks, the maples, and the evergreens. The boys would sit on logs and rocks, just a few yards off from the trail.

It was such always such a meaningful and heart-moving little time.

Both, Dad and Reverend Herwaldt, have

since passed away. I miss them both, all so very much. Few people know of the many hours that these two gentlemen put into having a very successful God and Country Award program. For all their selfless hard work, I am so very grateful. For truly, they touched the lives of so very many boys.

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Long Valley Junior Women’s Club Awards $11,000 in Scholarships

he Long Valley Junior Women’s Club (LVJWC) is proud to announce that it has awarded $11,000 in scholarships to eleven graduates from the West Morris Central High School Class of 2021. LVJWC is a volunteer organization which raises funds through various fundraisers and programs including our CARE Afterschool program and our Racks Valley Boutique located in downtown Long Valley. Last year we raised over $64,000 to allocate back into our community and into programs such as our schools, Emergency Services, our local Food Pantry, our Senior Center, Mental Health and Community Safety Programs and so much more.

Despite the challenges the pandemic brought, LVJWC had a record-breaking fundraising year largely in part due to the continued growth and success of our Racks Valley Boutique and we are thrilled to once again award many thousands more in scholarships to our local students over the last two years than we have in the past. A total of $80,000 in scholarships and awards were given out at the 2021 Senior Awards ceremony, and LVJWC was proud to have given out approximately 14% of the total WMC scholarship awards this year!

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amazing and well-deserving students which made our work in choosing the recipients incredibly difficult. Careful consideration was given to each application. The awards were given to eleven students who stood out based on dedication to their academic career, their essay submission, financial need, leadership and school involvement, but more importantly those who demonstrated a commitment to serving and giving back within their community which goes hand in hand with LVJWC’s primary mission.

LVJWC Community Service Scholarships were awarded to Kimaya Bajpai, Cameron Brown, Chelsey Cochrane, Sarah Datesman, Danielle Even, Basil Iacampo, Vincent Jiang, Emily Meehan and Hailey Onweller.

We also awarded LVJWC Juniorettes Scholarships to two active members of the Long Valley Juniorettes, which is the teenage version of the Junior Women’s Club. This year’s Juniorettes Scholarships were awarded to Isabella DiLizia and Jamie Doris.

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Morristown Teen Crusader for Female Ice Hockey Barbie

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By Jillian Risberg ver the course of Emma Hughes’ hockey career, she has worked tirelessly to be treated the same as the boys — not an easy feat in a sport that is so androcentric. And she is petitioning toy maker Mattel to do right by a female hockey player Barbie.

Problem is it’s only available in Canada, with no opportunity to ship to the United States.

“How unjust given that I’d spent over four years of my life not seeing the representation of girls hockey,” Hughes says of this fastest-growing youth sport.

In August 2020, Mattel unveiled the Ice Hockey-themed Barbie; clad in a red hockey sweater, helmet, skates and hockey stick — exclusively through a partnership with Tim Horton’s.

“This hinders young girls in the US not only because they aren’t seeing ice hockey as an option (as Barbie in the US only has a figure skater doll and a figure skating coach doll), the additional funding could really move the needle for marketing, hockey scholarships, clinics geared toward girls and provide gear to girls to get started, especially in more underserved communities,” she says.

According to the 15-year-old, they have to work twice as hard for half the respect.

“Representation has been at a bare minimum,” she says. “If we can give young girls the ability to see what they can accomplish if they put their minds to it, the hockey world would be a much better place for it.”

The sport is everything to her.

She was first drawn to hockey at age 12 when one of her younger brothers took a private lesson. After stepping out on that ice for the first time, suiting up in her gear, she was hooked. continued on page 19

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Teen Crusader...

continued from page 18 “I love the bone-crushing drive, fierce commitment to the sport, team camaraderie and how it feeds your soul and brings out a confidence you never knew you possessed,” says Hughes, currently a winger for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth U16AA team, an hour long drive each way to practices just to play.

“The growing number of girls, but shrinking number of girls teams make it harder to grow the game.”

She also plays varsity for Morristown-

Beard’s girls hockey team, but that too speaks to the inequity for girls hockey.

“My hometown doesn’t have a girls hockey team so I had to switch to a private school just to have the opportunity to play in high school,” she says.

Practices can be three times a week or more and up to two games per weekend (if it isn’t a tournament setting) for the club teams. For high school varsity, its December-March nearly daily with games mixed in.

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Privately she also attends clinics and one-on-one coaching sessions.

“I actually started on a boys team my first year of travel hockey, then switched to an all-female team after a season to prepare for the style of play in high school,” says Hughes. “I learned a whole new side of the game with the boys team because it incorporated checking which is not permitted in girls hockey.”

It would mean a lot if Mattel added a female hockey player Barbie to their inclusive doll line.

“It would signify they are hearing our cry for change and recognizing that young girls need to see this,” she says. “I wish I could have had that to look up to as a young female hockey player, so I’ve made it my mission to help the younger generation.”

And she is not alone in fostering more of that culture.

“Many professional teams (NY Rangers, NY Islanders, NJ Devils, St. Louis Blues and more) are stepping up to fill the gap with clinics and programs for girls,” says Hughes.

“However, the chasm is so large between the male and female promotion and availability of resources, it isn’t able to be bridged by these efforts.”

She won’t stop advocating for Hockey

Barbie to make it’s US debut, with funding and other resources — including gear, coaching and a major marketing effort at the national and local level increased 100fold — to really start making a dent in the disparity of representation.

“Women’s hockey doesn’t get the support or recognition that the NHL teams garner and it continues to propagate the culture, even at the rink, that girls hockey is just a passing phase,” Hughes says.

“Girls breaking barriers and wanting to be respected and recognized isn’t a phase — it’s a reality that I want to help grow.”

That’s what Hughes does every time she gets on the ice and is looking forward to finishing out her final two seasons with Morristown-Beard and her club team as well.

Through the NHL Power Players Youth Counsel, the 15-year-old has been exposed to the inner workings of the community outreach efforts and is passionate about continuing to participate at the grassroots level to help instill her love of the game.

“I would love to work with the NHL on a national level in the future to help coordinate wide-reaching campaigns to bring more girls into the hockey community,” says Hughes.

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A Message From the Rabbi Shusterman

Dear Friends, Don’t let the weather fool you. Rosh HaShana is here, and it is time for apples and honey - the crowning food at the table.

There is a difference between the sweetness of an apple and the sweetness of honey. An apple is a sweet fruit which grows on a tree. There is nothing surprising about that - many fruits are sweet. But honey comes from a bee - an insect that is not only inedible, it actually stings. Nevertheless, the honey that it produces is sweeter than the apple!

There are two types of sweetness in our lives: we have times of family celebrations, successes in our careers, personal triumphs and harmonious relationships. Those are apple sweet times.

Then there is a different type of sweetness - a sweetness that comes from times of challenge. When things don’t go the way we would like them to, when tragedy strikes, when our job is in jeopardy, when we fail to reach the goals we expected of ourselves, when our relationships are strained and tested, or when we feel alone.

These challenges may seem bitter and insurmountable, like the sting of a bee. But if we are strong and withstand the difficulty of the time, we reveal layers of our personality that we would never have tapped into if we weren’t challenged. Covid could not have been a better example for this!

So on the New Year, when we turn to a new page of our lives, we eat apples and honey. We bless each other and ourselves that in the year to come, the apples should bring sweetness, and what the bee stings bring should be even sweeter!

We hope you will make your year sweeter by joining us at the Chabad Jewish Center for meaningful and uplifting High Holidays. We all need a place to go, a place to learn, a place to celebrate, a place to explore Judaism, and a place to grow together as a loving and confident Jewish community. Please call 973-933-6011 or visit our Facebook https://m.facebook.com/JewishMtOlive/ or website www.mychabadcenter.com for more information regarding High Holiday service times, communal Rosh Hashanah dinner, Hebrew School and Jewish Mommy and Me registration, and more. Every Jew is a member and no membership fee is required. I am looking forward to welcoming you!

We are truly all together, praying, hoping, and wishing us all a happy & sweet new year filled with excellent health, joy, peace, prosperity, and revealed good!

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Morristown’s Niki Rubin Delivers Energy and Happiness

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By Steve Sears hen you speak with 37-year-old Morristown resident, Niki Rubin, you can tell that, in her own special way, she knows she was placed on earth to be a conduit of energy, light, and peace.

It’s in her words and her movements.

Consider a recent singing performance at a local assisted living facility. For Rubin, it’s never about only the vocals. “I feel energy when I move my body,” she says, describing her method of performance. “I feel it almost like water, but it’s lighter.” She was singing a Bob Marley song, and moved her arm and her hand, as if both were flowing up through water.

“It just all kind of moved, one after the other,” Rubin says, “and then I twisted it like I was twisting the water, and the energy the whole time was coming out as if it’s coming out of me. And there’s love, and powerful, beautiful energy. This one gentleman there, immediately, as soon as I flicked my wrist and my fingers up and then twisted my hand, said, ‘Wow!’ An older man; I’m imagining he’s about maybe in his 60s.”

“It felt so good,” she recalls, “and that’s the thing - my movement has everything to do with it, just as much as my voice.”

Rubin, who is mom to her 8-year-old daughter, Gaia, was born in Israel on April 11, 1984. Raised in South Brunswick, she has three times been named a Lead/Supporting Actress award winner, and has modeled for the Captain Action comic book series as a character she inspired, Lady Action. Rubin is also an artist, healer, does yoga, and her latest venture is into the world of poetry.

But perhaps her greatest gift (in addition to her wonderful, warm spirit) is as a freelance performer who sings and writes her own songs. Prior to last year, when she sang with a band in Harlem, she would perform at assisted living facilities, and during 2020 gave back during the Covid19 pandemic by many times performing for others, especially senior citizens, even making the segue to Zoom for obvious safety reasons.

She credits someone special for initially encouraging her. “My mom for years was like, ‘You should get into some facilities, because you would love it. It’s right in alignment with your belief system and who you are in giving to people and raising their energy.” Rubin took the advice to heart. “I just kind of left the door open, because I started to really get curious about it several years before COVID happened.”

Then, the universe stepped in. “All of a sudden, one day the saxophone player that we used to work with a lot for our shows, came in and said, ‘You know, I work with a booker that does assisted living facility gigs, and I need a singer for one of these.” Rubin was in. “At this point I just do it myself, but he opened the door for that for me. What I feel from doing assisted living facility gigs is like nothing I’ve ever felt before. It’s such an emotional experience.”

With everything she has done, is currently doing, and whatever she will encounter and engage with in the future, what’s most important to her is her way of living – her way of being. “I always strive to be bubbly and I always lead with love,” Rubin says. “Even if I make mistakes, I always come back to owning that, and leading with love through it.”

For more information about Niki Rubin and her career, visit www.instagram.com/nikirubin.

Niki Rubin . Photo courtesy of Niki Rubin

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kip boring dishes and instead dive into a sweet, satisfying macaroni salad that’s perfect for enjoying al fresco.

With fresh ingredients and appetizing flavor, this Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad is more than just a side – it’s a meal on its own. Grilled chicken breast is complemented by mandarin oranges and the sophisticated sweetness and crisp texture of Envy apples. Named America’s No. 1 apple for taste, crispness, aroma and appearance, according to an independent sensory test by Forward Agency, the apples are a delightful way to enhance your favorite dishes.

This recipe calls for firing up the grill to cook chicken to juicy perfection, mixing your own homemade macaroni salad and dicing up a beautiful apple, making it an ideal dinner option for summer evenings at home.

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Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts 1/2 package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 lemon, zest only 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 can (10.7 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 20 turns fresh cracked pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided water 1/2 pound macaroni 1 Envy apple, diced Allow chicken breasts to sit at room temperature 20 minutes.

Mash softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chopped shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin juice, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.

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Season chicken breasts with drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste.

Grill chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 F. If using saute pan, cook 2 minutes on each side then finish in 400 F oven 5-10 minutes. Allow chicken to cool then dice into small chunks.

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ith all the constraints people lived through in 2020, many turned to their own backyards - nature, in particular - for hope, solace, wonder and even entertainment. Despite the worldwide crisis, nature’s normalcy remained intact; flowers continued to bloom, bees continued to pollinate and birds continued to fly and forage food.

Feeding birds can be enjoyable for any age group and provide stress relief for all who partake. A University of Exeter study, focused on nature’s impact on humans in suburban and urban areas, found lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress were associated with the number of birds people saw during afternoons at home. The benefits of birdwatching come from seeing lots of birds - quantity not “quality” - the study found.

People “felt relaxed and connected to nature when they watched birds in their gardens,” researchers said. These feelings increased with the level of bird feeding in the yard. For millions working and schooling from home, this stress reduction was an unintended bonus.

Data from 2020 shows sales of bird feed, feeders, nesting boxes and bird houses spiked as interest in backyard birds soared while people spent more time at home.

Interest in birding isn’t slowing down.

Attract More Birds to Your Backyard If you haven’t tried attracting birds to your backyard, now is a perfect opportunity to start. The experts at Cole’s Wild Bird Products Co. offer these bird feed and feeder basics to attract more birds to your backyard.

Feeders A variety of bird feeder types placed at different heights attract more birds than one feeder featuring one seed type. Start with two feeder types that accommodate most feed options. Bowl feeders serve not only seeds but also dried mealworms, fruit and suet. An option like Cole’s Bountiful Bowl Feeder comes with an adjustable dome cover you can raise or lower to prevent larger birds and squirrels from getting to food and protect it from rain.

Traditional tube feeders are all-purpose options for bird feeding, especially for small birds that cling. For example, the Terrific Tube Feeder is made with state-ofthe-art materials to prevent warping and discoloration and includes a quick-clean, removable base to make cleaning fast and easy. Just push a button and the bottom of the feeder pops off for easy access to the inside. Rinse the feeder with soapy water, dunk it into a water-bleach solution at a concentration of 9-to-1, rinse, dry and reattach the bottom. Regular cleaning of feeders is essential for preventing mold, germs and disease.

Popular Foods Birdseed: Not all birdseed is created equal. Look for quality blends without cheap filler like red millet and oats. All-natural seed containing no chemicals or mineral oil is safe and more appealing to birds. Top seed picks include all-natural black oil sunflower and Cole’s “Hot Meats” (sunflower meats infused with habanero chili peppers that birds love and squirrels dislike). Or an option like Special Feeder blend, packed with favorites including black oil sunflower, sunflower meats and pecans, attracts the greatest number of wild birds. Offering a wide variety, Cole’s feed is researched and specifically formulated to attract certain bird species, the largest number of birds and the greatest variety of birds.

Insects and Worms: A healthy, lush lawn is one of the best ways to feed birds that prefer insects and worms. You can supplement birds’ diets by serving dried mealworms in a packaged variety that’s easier to feed and less messy than live mealworms. Mealworms are packed with energy and contain essential nutrients, fat and protein.

Fresh Fruit: Apples, orange halves and bananas are favored fruits.

Suet: Perfect for insect-eating birds, suet is a high-fat food that provides abundant calories, rich nutrition and is a high-energy treat.

Using the right feeders and high-quality feed can enhance your backyard and entice more birds, bringing stress relief and enjoyment. For more information on attracting birds to your backyard, visit coleswildbird.com. (Family Features)

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Do You Believe in These Three Common 401(k) Misconceptions?

f you contribute a portion of your income to a 401(k), you may think you’re all set for a comfortable retirement.

Experts say it’s important to take a closer look at these savings.

To help you get started, Lincoln Financial Group is breaking down three common misconceptions about saving for retirement revealed in a recent survey of U.S. employees by Lincoln Financial and CivicScience: • True or False: “Saving enough to meet the employer match is enough to keep me on track for a comfortable retirement.” This one is (most likely) false! An employer match (if offered) is a good place to start, but if you really want to make sure you have enough of a nest egg to retire when and how you want, a good rule of thumb is to save at least 10 to 15 percent of your salary.

• True or False: “Paying down my student loan debt as quickly as possible is more important than saving for my retirement.” This can be true…or false, depending on your situation. While you should not delay saving for retirement, it’s a good idea to speak with a financial professional to determine how to strategize paying off debt while also planning for your future. You can also use free tools like the debt calculator found at LincolnFinancial.com to help you make a plan for paying off debt.

• True or False: “I’ve thought about moving money from an old employer’s 401(k) into my current employer’s 401(k), but it seems like it would be too much of a hassle.” This one is false! While it is important to consider all options of your 401(k) platform prior to making a decision, the process for

a rollover is typically very easy and brings multiple benefits.

Instead of tracking investment selections, performance or statements for multiple accounts, for example, you’ll only have to monitor a single account.

“While there are certainly still some misconceptions when it comes to saving for the future, the majority of those surveyed understand the importance of not delaying saving for later in their careers,” said Aaron Moore, senior vice president, Retirement Plan Client Engagement, Lincoln Financial Group. “This is cause for celebration, as delaying saving for retirement can have a significant impact on future savings. This is another reason why we are focused on working with employers to educate their employees so they can achieve the retirement they envision.”

If you’re looking for more ways to help set yourself up for a financially secure future – here are three tips to keep in mind: 1. Check your account. It might sound simple, but logging in regularly (try for at least once a quarter) can help ensure you’re on track with your savings goal. Be sure to use the calculators and projection tools your retirement plan offers.

2. Update (or create) a goal. When you have a goal to work towards, research shows you’ll be more likely to increase your contributions, and therefore, increase your savings.

3. Meet with a professional. If your employer offers retirement consultants, schedule a meeting, or consider speaking with a financial professional, who can help you

understand the full picture of your savings and where to focus your efforts.

For more resources, tools and calculators, visit LincolnFinancial.com/retirement.

A comfortable financial future is achievable with a strategy. To take stock of your retirement savings, start with your 401(k). (StatePoint)

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RE/MAX Heritage Properties Welcomes Four New Agents

E/MAX Heritage Properties continues its growth with the addition of four new agents to its team.

“We are thrilled to welcome these four new agents to RE/MAX Heritage Properties,” said Janen Ardia, Broker/ Owner, RE/MAX Heritage Properties. “They are a wonderful addition to our team of trusted professionals.”

The new agents include: Nancy Greenblatt – Flanders Office Nancy Greenblatt is a newly licensed agent who previously worked in print media sales and marketing for over 22 years. Greenblatt works with buyers and sellers throughout Flanders, Budd Lake, Chester, Long Valley and Roxbury.

“My strengths lie in my ability to listen to the needs of my clients and build trust in the relationship,” said Greenblatt.

“I am passionate about what I do and treat every client as if they are my one and only client. I advocate for every client, whether it is finding the home of their dreams or helping them market their home for sale.”

Greenblatt is a graduate of Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.

She may be reached at the Flanders office at 973598-1700, by cell at 973-219-1469, or via email at nancygreenblattrealtor@gmail.com Raeann Jackapino – Flanders Office Raeann Jackapino brings five years of real estate experience to her work with clients at RE/MAX Heritage Properties. She works with buyers and sellers throughout Western Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. She offers prospective sellers a complimentary pre-listing consultation to help guide them with home preparation, remodeling consultations, trusted

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vendors and home staging. She also offers a proven pricing strategy and comprehensive marketing plan including a state-of-the-art virtual marketing technology to help attract serious and qualified buyers.

“As a resident of Mount Olive for over 20 years, I am excited to join an office in my hometown,” said Jackapino.

“The amount of support and resources RE/MAX has available to me to develop and grow my business is extraordinary.”

Jackapino is active in her profession, serving as a member of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee and the North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS®. She also holds the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Jackapino may be reached at the Flanders office at 973598-1700, by cell at 973-476-3531, or via email at raeann.

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Jessica Sartori – Chester Office Jessica Sartori is also a newly licensed real estate agent.

She brings experience in client relationships and project management from her previous position as expansion and development coordinator for one of the largest churches in New Jersey. Sartori works with buyers and sellers throughout Chester and the surrounding communities.

“As a new real estate agent, I recognize and value the trust my clients place in me, and I strive every day to exceed their expectations. I give my best and my all in everything I do, and real estate will be no different,” said Sartori. “My previous role with one of the largest churches in New Jersey instilled in me the skills it takes to give my clients the best results and experience. Outside of real estate, I have served continued on page 27

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New Agents... continued from page 26 in many outreach projects serving families in need, kids with special needs, and the homeless throughout New Jersey. I love spending time with my two teenage kids and enjoy learning new things every chance I get, from leadership to crafting.”

Sartori is also a member of Women in Real Estate.

She may be reached at the Chester office at 908-879-4700, by cell at 914-563-6460, or via email at jess@njhomesbyjess.com.

Jacob Snyder – Chester Office

Jacob Snyder is new to the real estate profession and eager to take on the new challenge. He previously studied business marketing at Bloomsburg University.

“I am extremely excited to join RE/MAX Heritage Properties and to help each client find the home of their dreams,” said Snyder.

“I look forward to working with clients throughout Chester and beyond.”

Snyder may be reached at the Chester office at 908-879-4700, by cell a 973-9700101 or via email at jacobsnyder.realestate@ gmail.com.

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f you have recently started or expanded a houseplant collection, congratulations!

You’ve improved your indoor air quality and have added life and vibrancy to your home. At the same time however, your indoor garden may be attracting bugs that can harm your precious plants and annoy you.

Unfortunately, not everyone notices an infestation right away. The average household, for example, won’t recognize a fly problem until they’re five flies deep, but even one fly can lead to a larger problem.

Follow these three tips to protect your houseplants -- and household -- from bugs: 1. Water plants carefully: Standing water creates a breeding ground for flying insects such as fungus gnats, which are very small and usually appear in swarms. Because these insects grow in moist soil and their larvae feed on plant roots, you can manage such infestations by reducing the amount of water you give your plants and by improving soil drainage.

2. Take action fast: Did you know that

in just one week, flying insects can lay eggs that hatch and mature into more adults ready to breed? For this reason, it’s important to be vigilant and take action at the first sign of a bug problem.

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An Eerie, Haunting August Story

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By Richard Mabey Jr. ack in the far etched memories of the deepest caverns of heart and mind lies another time, another place. For myself and my endearing neighborhood friends, a most deep and powerful truth was granted unto us, at such an early time in life. For it was in late August of 1967, that the good Lord showed me all I had to be thankful for, all I had to be utmost grateful for. It was an endearing spiritual lesson, unfolded before my very eyes, that to this very day, still looms a most eerie and haunting quality in the deepest chords of my very heart.

To say that we were all neighborhood friends, does not quite define it. For the four of us were more like brothers. For in truth, we shared a spiritual closeness that even most brothers are not quite acquainted with. It was the romantic era, the days of innocence, the summer of all for one and one for all. We would play baseball in the old back field, at the end of Mabey Lane, for hours and hours. We rode our bicycles down Main Street, for the mile-long ride, just to buy a bottle of Dad’s Root Beer and a Snickers bar at Moe’s Sweet Shop. We camped out in each other’s backyards. We explored Hook

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My cousin Edward, lived right next to me in the carriage house along Mabey Lane. Sadly, it no longer remains. George Yost lived right across the street from me, along historic Route 202. And, Joey lived to the left-hand side of George. We were all relatively close in age, we were all filled with a love for life, a sense of adventure, and our hearts were filled with all of the longing, desire, and exhilaration to experience all that life could grant us.

And now it was late August, the magical time of Summer would soon fade from us, and we would have to face the drudgery of classrooms, teachers, white chalk on blackboards, homework, and the bullies of the schoolyard. But for now, this moment, we still had the few remaining days of late August to cherish and bask in, beneath the sweltering sun.

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The old neighborhood boys, from a reunion photo taken during the Fall of 2004. We were all like brothers to one another. From left to right are Edward Mabey, yours truly, George Yost, and Joseph Manicone.

Jose Hernandez was a part of the larger circle of our neighborhood gang. He was one of a good dozen boys, to whom the core four were friends with, but to whom we never let be known the sacred, secret handshake of the core four. We were

always kind and cordial to the rest of the neighborhood boys, but we instinctively knew that the brotherhood of the core four, could be watered down by being extended out to too many others. continued on page 30

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Haunting... continued from page 28 We knew very little about Jose. None of us knew him from school. Jose carried with him, a certain mystical, mysterious quality that for the most part, remained unspoken. When we played baseball at the backfield at the end of Mabey Lane, Jose would come running from the path in the northern woods and just join in with us.

Jose never had his own baseball glove, so he would borrow one of ours, when it was our team’s turn to be at bat.

Jose spoke broken English. He taught us some words in Spanish. We all assumed that he lived in Towaco, across the canal, across the railroad tracks. We all figured that he lived in the apartments that once abounded at the end of Bellows Lane.

There was a certain unspoken rule of kiddom of the 1960’s that you just didn’t ask a fellow kid, a thousand and one questions.

It came upon us in the early morning of late August 1967. Jose told us that his mom was cooking chicken enchiladas for lunch.

Jose told us that he had told his mom all about his wonderful friends, who lived in Lincoln Park. Jose always referred to us as his “friends who lived in Lincoln Park.”

It’s the main reason that we assumed that he lived in the apartments at the end of Bellows Lane. At any rate, Jose told us that his mom had invited us all to have lunch with him and his mom. We were all elated.

None of us had ever had enchiladas before.

In fact, we had no idea what they were!

So, without further ado that morning, we chose up sides for yet another baseball game. We played ball until the town whistle blew, announcing that high noon had arrived. And, then Jose, led us down the wooded path to the old Morris Canal.

When we reached the canal, Jose led us to make a left along the canal path, heading west, to the border of Towaco and Lincoln Park. There in the midst of the woods along the canal, just to the west of the remains of Incline Plane Ten East, was the sighting that would change our lives.

Jose led us to a village of sorts. This forested village was a clearing filled with tents and make-shift wooden shacks.

Despite all of our adventurous sojourns to

the old Morris Canal, we had never walked this far to the west. Most of the time we walk the path to the easterly direction to end up on Beaverbrook Road.

Jose led us to his wooden shack. It was a small, wood-framed home, that seemed to have been built in less than a day. Outside, Jose’s mom was cooking the chicken for the enchiladas in a big, black, cast-iron skillet above an open flame.

The heavy skillet rested upon four cinder blocks, all strategically placed to balance the big skillet.

There were old folding chairs abounding in the area. Two old card tables served as the dining room table. Jose’s mother spoke little English. But enough so that we could understand her. And, when we could not grasp what she was saying, Jose would be her interpreter. The four of us sat at the two chipped and worn card tables, with Jose and his mom.

Jose and his mom explained that Jose’s dad was a migrant farm worker, working at one of the local farms. After lunch, we all most properly thanked Jose’s mother for making lunch for us. Then Jose explained that he had to help his mom clean up, but that he would be up to play ball with us later on. We all left the little encampment.

We then walked the easterly canal path to the point where we would head up through the forest path, to our open field. We all said very little, as we walked the forest path. The sorrow in our hearts, loomed like the haunting aura of clouds passing by a full moon.

We were never to be the same again. We all held an unspoken tide of compassion for Jose, from that time on. In September of 1967, I started my freshman year at Boonton High School. Eddie, Joey, and George were all soon to complete their days of attending middle school. We never formally said goodbye to Jose. He just seemed to fade from our lives, before the first snowfall came upon us that winter.

None of us were ever to see Jose again.

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By: Steve Sears azmine Fenlator-Victorian remembers the life-altering discussion between she and her Rider University Track & Field coach, Rob Pasquariello.

“Coach ‘P’ brought up bobsledding to me my senior year at Rider, and it felt so random. I actually thought he was pranking me, because he knew of my Jamaican heritage and of course the movie, “Cool Runnings.” Little did I know he believed in my athletic abilities and Olympic hopes so much, he submitted my athletic resume to Team USA Bobsled on my behalf. I will never forget those initial conversations and how he supported me and still does.”

“The impact Coach ‘P’ has had in my life is priceless and ultimately changed the trajectory to be who and what I am today.”

And Fenlator-Victorian, who will be 36 on August 29, is not done with Bobsledding.

“Currently I am still in training as a 2022 Winter Olympic hopeful. I am working on qualifying for my 3rd Olympics.” She also started her own business in 2021, working as a Social Media & Brand Strategist, as well as a Business Coach and Mentor.

Fenlator-Victorian says growing up in Wayne was interesting. “Although my parents worked extremely hard, we were not well off. They made it feel like we had everything though and made my sister and I, even friends and family who visited, feel so comfortable, well fed, and taken care of.” Her dad is Cosman Fenlator, a Jamaican born immigrant to the United States and now a dual citizen, and her mom, Susan Fenlator, a 2nd generation born in this country with an Eastern European/Baltic heritage. “My parents loved hanging out in our yard and created a beautiful garden. Some of the neighborhood kids would ride their bikes by and ask my mom if they could have some flowers to bring to their mom’s. I primarily grew being the only or one of 3 or 4 brown and black kids in my class, even in my schools. I am biracial and, despite how much my parents educated me and always provided positivity around my uniqueness and whole self, I did often grow up alone, misunderstood, confused, and out of place. Things can be difficult, especially as a big dreamer, when everyone around you doesn’t look like you and even questions who and what you yourself are.” Fenlator-Victorian has one sister, who is 9 years younger. “I love being the older sister to help guide her through life, but also having someone that I get to be silly with. She makes me laugh all the time where my stomach cramps and I’m rolling around in tears. We have a blast together and have really bonded in our adult life.”

When Fenlator-Victorian attended Wayne Valley High School, she initially chose to take part in that Student Dance Association and also joined Gymnastics. “That evolved into Mr. Bannat, my freshman year Physical Education teacher, mentioning to me to go out for the track team, along with some other friends’ support.” Fenlator-Victorian became a three-season sport varsity athlete: Gymnastics in the fall, Indoor Track & Field in the winter, and Outdoor Track & Field for the spring. “I believe the support of my Track & Field coaches - Mr. Flower, Mr. Bannat, Mr. Slater, and Mr. Oaky - is what helped really shape the beginning stages of my Olympic aspirations. Becoming serious, the discipline needed, the foundational understanding that it is not just about showing up physically but also mentally, and how little things add up to big victories both personally and in career.”

After desiring to attend a college on the west coast, she chose Rider University as her next stop – for a few very good reasons. In her junior and senior year in high school, her mom’s Lupus flared up, Mrs. Fenlator sick with a cold that ended up lasting months on end and even warranted 911 calls in the middle of the night. “I wanted to travel and (go) to school on the west coast, but I didn’t want to be so far away if something happened either, so I started focusing on schools that were recruiting me on the east coast. I primarily selected Rider University for the environment. As a young student athlete, the transition to college and adult life is already a whirlwind.” While on a tour, she met Pasquariello, whom she affectionately calls “Coach P.” “It felt familiar. The

neighborhood the campus was in, the team and how open and excited they were, as well as the opportunities of education. I just felt comfortable in a new place of life I was headed, and Coach ‘P’ really listened and heard me as well.”

Making the switch to Bobsledding from Track & Field had its ups and downs. “The sport itself can only be done in specific places around the world with a bobsled track,” Fenlator-Victorian says. “Learning the sport in that capacity, the equipment, and how the sport operations are is definitely a learning curve. As for the physical training, that in itself was not as bad since I was already doing a lot of the work for Track & Field. As I learned more about the sport and worked with my coaches, I was able to optimize my training specifically for bobsled.”

Initially a brakeman, Fenlator-Victorian then switched to the driver’s seat. She explains.

“I started as a brakeman, as most do entering the sport. It is a great way to really learn and continued on page 33

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NJ Starz... continued from page 32 transition. Some people love the position and optimize their career in that roll. On USA Bobsled, they have a driving school at the end of the season to invite brakeman and even youth to drive bobsleds. At the end of the school as long as you are driving “safely” they would hold a little race for fun. I was part of this process and from the moment I jumped into the driver’s seat, I was hooked. I loved it. The mental challenges, the combination of physical

and mental performance, the difference in seeing the speed and making those decisions was a RUSH!” Fenlator-Victorian has competed in two Olympic Games, representing both the United States (Sochi, Russia in 2014) and Jamaica (PyeongChang, South Korea, 2018). “This is so hard to put into words as both journeys to each were completely different and had its challenges,” she says of both experiences. “I feel so honored and privileged to have had the opportunities in

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For Fenlator-Victorian, she considers the move from Team USA to competing for Jamaica a return to her other home.

“Being biracial and having an immigrant family,” she explains, “it is important to be educated about where you came from, what makes you and your family you. Jamaica has always been a huge part of me despite being born and primarily living in the United States. When I became part of the, team it just felt right, and I was embraced with open arms.” And Fenlator-Victorian, who has been married to her husband, Surf, for 6 years, says her biggest achievement is defying the odds: dancer to Track & Field, to the first 4-year college graduate and student athlete, to bobsledding, to entrepreneur and public speaker. She elaborates. “When I switched to represent Jamaica, I received an abundance of support, but there are two sides to a coin and that transition came with it’s hardships. To be able to qualify for the 2018 Olympics and open new doors for the black and brown community in winter

sports, and specifically females, was huge and one of my lifetime achievements. The other one is starting my own business and being able to have an impact for individuals, small business and athletes to bring their version of success to life like my support system has for me.”

Her family has had the biggest influence on her. “Specifically, my mom, husband, and Coach ‘P’ (he is definitely considered family),” she states. “All three of them have allowed me to express myself unapologetically, embrace all my crazy ideas and aspirations, and do all they can to support me in all the ways. I have learned so much from my tight little circle, and although I stand on my own two feet and beat to my own drum, they provided the foundation for me to do that and continue to soar.”

Fenlator-Victorian, a 4th generation member of the Order of Eastern Star and a Rainbow Girls (organizations affiliated with the Masonic Temple), welcomes the opportunity to connect with her Wayne community. Visit her on Instagram at @ jazminefenlator, on LinkedIn at Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JazBobsled.

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