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Push Made to Help Out Mount Olive Family in Need

By Steve Sears n March, Gertrude (Trudy) Caradonna of Flanders contracted Covid-19. Definitely a significant challenge. Then, on March 18 at 3:50 a.m., while attempting to descend the stairs in her home, she fell, landing face first on the hard ground below. The fall caused a major brain injury, and the family has set up a Go Fund Me page, gofundme. com/f/help-trudy-with-medical-bills-from-brain-damage, seeking to raise $25,000 for Trudy’s medical expenses. The page will remain active for about a year, and will pay for nursing or aid care, as well as pharmaceutical and safety supplies. As of June 16, after being cared for initially at Morristown Medical Center and then Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Chester, Trudy was improving and was back home under the care of her husband, Salvatore, and their son, David, and the funding had reached almost $10,000. However, her road, and the road for her family, is still a long one. Her husband recalls the night. “Complete devastation,” is how he describes it. “You read about it in the paper and you see it on TV, but when that happens to you, it’s just so much scarier. I saw my wife at the bottom of the steps…I heard a large boom - I thought the furniture had fallen!” Caradonna then ran downstairs and he saw Trudy’s head first, her arms at her sides. “She took the brunt of it on the temple. Her eyes were wide open staring - you know that 1000-yard stare? I picked her up, and she’s only 135 pounds, and I’m a 200-pound guy, pretty strong, and I had a hard time lifting her. I picked her up to the side to make sure she was actually breathing. I yelled in her ear a bit and told her to breathe, and I coaxed her into breathing - I opened her mouth a little bit.” Trudy then began to spit

and wipe the blood oﬀ the ﬂoor. It was terrible.” He kept reliving the nightmare. “I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat, I would wake up in the middle of the night, thinking she was upstairs. Me and my son slept on the couch by the TV room because we didn’t want to go upstairs. It was too frightening.” While she was at the hospital, even though workers there felt she wouldn’t respond, Caradonna was able to get his wife to speak and move her legs by asking her. “It’s all about love,” he says. “She knew I was there to help her, and my son, David, also.” Jamie Deangelis is a good friend of Caradonna’s. Both work for Allied Universal Protection Services in Mount Olive. “He told me what happened,” Deangelis says, “and I can’t even - I don’t usually get emotional, but I mean, I cried with him. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Sal is a family man, he loves his wife, he loves his son. He loves them. If he could, he would take it on himself to free his wife from this.” In addition to the Go Fund Me page - where you can follow Trudy’s progress courtesy of Sal’s entries - donations can also be sent to Sal Caradonna’s Paypal account at caradonnacartoons@gmail.com.

up, because trauma to the head can cause vomiting, and Caradonna told David to call 911. “She had a gash on the left side of her temple, and I held a towel to her head and pressed on it and wiped the blood.” Trudy was transported to Morristown Medical Center, where her husband and son saw her being worked on. “I was crying,” Caradonna recalls. “It was horrible. It was terrible,” he says, tears coming again. “And I had to go home

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DENTAL DIGEST

The Versatility of Dental Implants

he first dental implant was placed in 1965. It is now estimated by the American Dental Association that approximately 5 million dental implants are placed each year in the United States. That’s a lot of dental implants! Many people think of a dental implant as a replacement for a single tooth, or that you need to replace multiple missing teeth with one implant per tooth. This is not always correct: sometimes you can replace a full jaw of missing or damaged teeth with just four dental implants! Keep reading to learn more. Let’s start with a single missing tooth. It is logical to replace that one missing tooth with just one dental implant. Now, increase that region to 3 missing teeth. You can definitely place 3 implants with 3 “crowns” or “caps” onto each implant, but you can also place two dental implants and suspend three crowns off of those two dental implants. This is called a “bridge.” There are benefits to replacing each of those three missing teeth with three individual dental implants, but if you’re looking to keep costs low, then a bridge will help accomplish that. What if you’re missing most teeth, but have a few very strong ones remaining? The traditional way of replacing those missing teeth is with a “removable partial denture.” This is an appliance you take in and out of your mouth that has the missing teeth on it. Depending on the location of those “anchor teeth,” your denture may be very stable. However, sometimes the denture is loose. Dental implants

can help to provide additional stability for that denture, increasing your chewing power and confidence. Sometimes the dental implants can even help to eliminate the unsightly clasps that are needed to help retain the denture! When a person is missing all of their teeth in one (or both) of their jaws, a “full” or “complete” denture is the most common way to help out. Again, these are removable: when you go to bed at night, you take your teeth out and put them in a glass of water. Dental implants can do one of two things in this case: 1) increase the amount of retention to that removable denture so your chewing power is increased, along with an increase in your confidence, or 2) eliminate the removable teeth all-together, so you don’t have to take the teeth out anymore. Read on for details: In the first scenario, anywhere from two to six dental implants are placed to allow your denture to “snap” onto the dental implants. You still have a removable denture which means the teeth come in and out, but what you are rewarded with is significantly less movement, an increasing in chewing power and efficiency, and an increase in satisfaction and confidence. This appliance is known as an “overdenture.” In the second scenario, anywhere from four to six dental implants are placed and permanent teeth are connected to the dental implants. You now have a set of strong, stable, non-movable teeth that oftentimes allows the wearer to completely forget they have artificial teeth! Many patients describe the outcome as a “new lease on life,” providing

them with a great smile, great function, great comfort, and a very high level of satisfaction. This process goes by a lot of names, with the most common being “All-On-Four®.” Just note it is very important this complex procedure be provided by a well-trained and skilled doctor, team, and facility who can also address maintenance. For images and further details, please be sure to visit our website at www.MorrisCountyDentist.com. As you can see, dental implants not only have come a long way, but provide multiple options for patients. If you’re in need of some dental help, give us a call and see what we can do for you! We’re one of the most comprehensive dental implant providers in the community, and we’d love to meet you, and see how we can help! About the author: Dr. Ira Goldberg has been performing implant procedures for 27 years, and is recognized as an expert in the field of dental implants. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He performs all phases of implant dentistry at his office in Succasunna. He also lectures to dentists in the field of implantology. For a free consultation, including a free 3-D scan (if necessary), please call his office at (973) 328-1225 or visit his website at www.MorrisCountyDentist.com Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist, and also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

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At Totten Family Farm, It’s About the Soil, It’s About Love

By Steve Sears im Totten recalls the day he put a bid on an available Long Valley farm, and it was accepted. It was 6 months prior to his wedding. “This farm was originally 110-acres, it was originally a dairy farm. It was at an auction. I said, ‘I better do it now,” Totten recalls with a laugh. “So, I bought it.” That farmland and its house and barns, most of it dating back to 1738, was all his – and his future wife, Daria’s. “When he purchased this farm,” says his wife, “His dream was to have wide open space, have a farm just like when he grew up.” When Jim was a kid, his grandfather had a farm in Franklin Lakes. He sold it when Jim was 13. “I was really sad,” he recalls on a recent rainy Monday. “I always had fond memories of that. It was always in the back of my head.” With his 2002 bid and purchase, his Totten Family Farm was now front and center. “I think it’s a beautiful piece of property, and we’re lucky to have it,” says Daria, an OB/GYN currently working as a national medical director for Optum. “This was nice; we were able to come here when they (the twins) were born, we would come on weekends, and they loved coming here in the stroller.” The Totten twins, Adriana and Natalie, 16, attend West Morris Mendham High School. Respectively, they hope to study Premed and Animal Science in college. At first, the girls weren’t farm fans. “I was more like a tomboy. I didn’t want to get dirty,” says Adriana. A little encouragement from their dad, a foot and ankle surgeon, to have a fun tumble down and roll down the hill and get a bit muddy, introduced them further to the fun they could have here. It would become

educational as well. Initially Jim, 63, planted pumpkins, and then he and his dad planted tomatoes, doing conventional farming, but he was leaning towards going organic. “We have to make sure our kids eat organically,” he said to Daria. “My wife was very instrumental in that. It was a transition. It was over a period of time that we tried to bring the land back.” First there was chicken and pigs, and about 10 years ago, Heritage cows were introduced to the land, as was rotational grazing. And there’s nothing but the best for these animals. “I almost consider myself a grass farmer,” Jim says. “I converted everything over to organic. I planted the whole farm in clover, and it took about three years for the grass to come back.” His cows are fed the non-gmo grains from local Jersey Girl Brewing. “95% is all grass fed – the cows and the other animals, and the other 5% we augment with that.” Jim also gets leftover organic vegetables from Dean’s Natural Food Market in Chester for his animals. The meats that result go from the land right into the Totten Family Farm store. “CBD is the latest thing I’ve been doing,” says Jim, “and originally it was a Class 1 drug, and now they’ve brought it down to a dietary supplement. I got involved with it with one of my great aunts; she was 96 at the time and she’s still alive, but she had colon cancer. I said, ‘This is perfect between doctoring and farming – it was a good hybrid. So that’s how it came about. We have our own crop, about 1.5 acres.” “All my life, this has been such a big part of who I am,” says Natalie. When asked if the farm were to be taken away, removed from their lives, she reflects. “I remember me, my dad, and Adriana. We were walking, and the sun was setting, and we saw all the cows grazing – it was so beautiful.” She looks at her dad. “He has definitely grounded me; made me

an independent, responsible, grounded person who appreciates nature and animals. Without him, I would be a different person.” “I love it, the family dynamic too,” says Adriana. “I am so proud of what he’s done.” With that, Jim Totten’s eyes get misty. “Healing people and healing the soil, it’s the same thing,” says Jim about Totten Family Farm’s purpose. “It’s all about the soil. My wife thinks I’m nuts: I talk about the soil and I salivate. What you put in the soil is going in your body. We are not organic certified, but I always say everything is beyond organic.” Totten Family Farm is located at 442 Naughright in Long Valley. For more information, visit www.tottenfamilyfarm. com.

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Hackettstown Recreation Track & Field and Cross-Country Program Makes Great Strides

By Steve Sears t was a great finish to the 2021 season for the Hackettstown Recreation Track & Field and Cross-Country Program. “At the Lakeland league relay meet, our team took first or second place in 8 out of the 12 races contested,” says proud coach, Jim Pangallo. “At the Lakeland league championship meet, our team took third place overall. Each year, there are trophies for the mile winners. Hackettstown athletes won the 9-10 girls’ and boys’ mile. Lindsey Carney and Bo Broking were the recipients of the inaugural Len Pietrewicz Mile awards.” It was a fine return to Alumni Field for the young group after a year of the pandemic. Still, Pangallo envisions what could have been. “We did have an undefeated season in 2019,” says Pangallo, “and we had a lot of competitors registered for 2020.” 186 kids had signed up to run. “Unfortunately for us is that we had everything lined up very, very well. Our eighthgrade girls and our eighth-grade boys were really good. We were set to really compete very well in all the age groups, all of our kind of “stud” runners and throwers were all at the top of their age grade, and I had an expectation that we were going to win the entire league last year.” Pangallo has two big goals. One is to create the ultimate feeder program for Hackettstown High School. “We have a large contingent of athletes in this town, and it really is important that they get an outlet to compete and develop.” And there’s more. “Track is also a sport that allows you to springboard into other things, developing proper running style, helping every single sport in the future. Learning to run is a key right. You want to learn how to breathe when you’re running, you want to be able to develop that muscle, and it’s the most powerful muscle in your body, the heart.”

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His second goal for the Hackettstown Recreation Track & Field and Cross-Country program, which is represented by grammar and middle school kids ages 6 to 15, is also futurerelated. “For me,” says Pangallo, “it’s not only about creating something that’s going to be successful as winner, but teaching kids to be good human beings in this world is what it comes down to. I think that every organization should have that mindset first.” Pangallo, who has lived in Hackettstown since 2007, grew up in Rockaway and attended Morris Knolls High School. He has been running since he was 8 years old. “I ran in the same exact league program that Hackettstown is in now. So, we’re a team of the Lakeland Junior Track and Field League. I’ve kind of been involved since I was 8 years old.” He took over the program in 2016. If you are a young runner, Pangallo urges you to come

try out for the team “Don’t be afraid to come out and run and learn. Our program has some collegiate runners and collegiate athletes, athletes that have had experience in it. We often get some division one athletes to come to our practices, especially in the summer to help out. My hope is to integrate our cross-country team in the fall with some practices with the Centenary University cross-country team as well.” Some of Pangallo’s former runners now compete at Hackettstown High School. “I go to a lot of the high school meets just to watch them,” he says, “to make sure they know that, at the end of the day, that I still care. I care about their durability. I care that they’re growing.” The 2021 season’s results can be found at www. hackettstowntrack.com. To register for next season, visit www.Hackettstown.recdesk.com.

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Meet the Mount Olive Township Historian: Thea Dunkle

By Steve Sears ecilia “Thea” Dunkle has been the Township of Mount Olive historian since 1997. As you sit and talk with her about Mount Olive history, you can tell she loves the township she calls home, and will do and is doing what she can to make sure its history is saved and honored. “I started the Mount Olive Township Historical Society,” she says. “We had no historical society, so we got Kathy Murphy, who was a Grants Coordinator for Mount Olive Township, and the librarian (Rita Hilbert) and myself and started this historical society.” Dunkle is heavily into genealogy and tracing family histories with her own, which led to a love of antique stores, and…well, perhaps you can see where this is heading. “I love going to see the old buildings. Anywhere I go on a trip, I want to know about the history; I’m finding out things or popping into one of their historic buildings or whatever. Kathy is very into history also, so we are very good team because, being a township employee and being on the Environmental Commission and knowing many people in town hall, she’s got all the ins and outs of regulations and zoning and things like that, like the Green Acres funds and grants.” “Me, I am more the investigator,” she says while smiling. “It’s pretty exciting.” Dunkle, who has worked at Picatinny Arsenal for 37 years, was born and raised in New Jersey, and except for some time spent in the Netherlands when her dad relocated when she was youngster, and Germany when her former husband’s time in the army placed him there, the Garden State has been her home.

Her initial project was the Veterans Memorial project, and it took off from there. “I got a couple grants to document the cemetery. We restored the Stark Cemetery, and we put up a ‘Stark’ sign. I just started documenting all the family histories, attended the Salmon Family Association picnics – we are very involved with them; several of the people from that family are members of our historical society.” Her current agenda is the Seward Mansion, the Mount Olive Baptist Church and Mount Olive Academy in Mount Olive Village Historic District, and hers and the eyes of the MOHS are on the Stephens House in Stephens State Park. For Dunkle, who is 67, perhaps the biggest challenge

is getting people interested in Mount Olive history, and getting the word out about the society itself. “A lot of people don’t even realize Mount Olive has a historical society,” she says. “But it’s funny, because at least two times a month, I’m getting calls from people. ‘I want to know about my house,’ or ‘Somebody from out of state wants to know something.’ I just got contacted by a woman who bought a receipt from 1903 from Stephens Roller Mill on River Road. It was framed and she bought it at an antique store in Virginia. She contacted town hall, they contacted Kathy, and Kathy contacted me, and I gave her a whole history of the Stephens and Salmons families, and how the mill came down in the family and then married into the Salmon family, and how they made the buckwheat flour and it was sold in the little general store on Flanders-Drakestown Road. I sent her pictures of that, I sent her pictures of the mill, and I just sent her the address, and she’s very appreciative. But that all takes time for me to stop and do that.” However, the desire to search, to supply information, is always there. “I enjoy it, and I’m glad somebody is interested. That always makes me happy that someone’s interested.” Summing it up, Dunkle says, “I just want people to realize there is a history here, just like every town has a history. If you’re going to live here and raise your family here, maybe it would be nice to know some of the history.” The Mount Olive Township Historical Society is always seeking new members, and its President is always ready to investigate some more. Contact Dunkle at theagirl@gmail. com or call (862) 432-0460. “I just like the history and I’m very personable. If anybody wants to approach me with questions, I can help them out.”

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Church Musician Retiring After 35 Years of Serving Parish Community

By Steve Sears sk Kevin McCann, recently retired Music Ministry Director of Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Parish in Great Meadows, if spiritual music is the world’s finest, and he gives you an apt answer. “There’s a song, ‘Come, Holy Ghost.’ That song I think is played in just about every denomination. Well, somebody has said to me, ‘You know, to really get up to date and be modern, we should change it to, ‘Come, Holy Spirit.’ I did some research on the song, and that was actually written in 706. Not 1706, but 706! It shows you the context and the value of the music.” But he can’t name a favorite. “There’s ‘On Eagle’s Wings, ‘Be Not Afraid” - songs that I’ve been doing for decades. I really can’t put my finger on one song and say, ‘Okay, that’s my favorite.” It’s all the songs in the hymnal that resonate. “I’ve been blessed in that respect. I’ve been able to do spiritual music, and how many times I’ve had people come up to me and tell me how moved they were through music, because they were going through something in their lives.” McCann initially started as a teenager at then St. Mary’s in Hackettstown, and then headed to Our Lady of the Mountain in Long Valley, where he served as Music Director of the children’s masses. He was then asked by the former pastor at his current church to do the same, and he agreed. Recently retired from the corporate world, McCann has also served as a Parish Trustee for Ss. Peter & Paul. McCann, who has relocated to Pennsylvania to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren, speaks lovingly of his late wife, Elly, who passed away in late January, but is still very involved in his life, encouraging him to play local venues prior to his departing

the Garden State. “My wife and I were very close, and of course, she’s in my head. She’s in my head constantly. She’s pushing me: ‘Go play your music. Go play your music.’ I’m just following the orders of my wife. She pushing me to go out and play my non-religious music.” McCann, 62, plays guitar as well as piano and organ, and is also a vocalist. His pride and joy he says is the 10 a.m. Praise Group at Ss. Peter & Paul. “I use my gift to help people. I mean that’s really why he gave me that gift. You know, it’s funny: I never took piano lessons in my life. I just loved the instrument. So, over the years I’ve sat and played and learned as much as I possibly could. And again, that’s just a gift that I was given.” McCann is sad to leave Ss. Peter & Paul, Pastor Rev. Grzegorz “Greg” Podsiadlo, and the congregation. “He’s a wonderful man. I have the deepest respect for him. He was with me when my mother passed away about six, seven years ago; he was with me and Elly through that. And, of course, with Elly just passing recently, he was with me through that, too.” He pauses, then adds, “My heart is in that parish. My heart is really with that church, after all these years. My heart is there with the people, just everything about it. It’s very bittersweet.” And more than his heart will always be in Hackettstown. In fact, the words of a ballad he composed, “Monument,” are engraved on the Billy Yank Civil War statue in Hackettstown. Yes, he may be leaving Hackettstown, but a piece of him is left behind. McCann then sums it up. “I’ve been blessed incredibly in my life. I mean, God gave me the gift, and I’ve used it to glorify Him. And in return, he’s blessed me immeasurably.”

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Get Down in Mo’Town Brings Best of Boxing to Morris County

n Saturday June 26th, The Get Down in Mo’Town boxing event took place in Morristown. The event was organized by the nonprofit group, Let’s Come Together (LCT). The president of LCT, Damon Brown, acquired local well known boxing coach and

head coach of Trinity Boxing and Wrestling in Flanders, Oren Howell, of Mount Olive to get some of the best amateur boxers in New Jersey and neighboring states together for this event. Later that day, Let’s Come Together honored Coach Howell with a Plaque of Appreciation.

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Flanders Youth Collects Baseball and Softball Equipment for Those in Need

aron Klein, 13 years old, of Flanders donated baseball and softball equipment to children in need for his Bar Mitzvah project. He had to choose a service project, and wanted to choose something close to his heart. Klein has been playing baseball for Mount Olive since he was five years old and is a fan of the game. His older brother had discovered Pitch in for Baseball (www.pifb.org), an

organization that accepts new and gently used baseball and softball equipment. They send these donation to children who would like to play but don’t have the means to get the equipment. Klein started his project by speaking with the Mount Olive Baseball and Softball Association (MOBSA) who were going to let him speak during the opening day ceremonies in 2020. Since Covid shut

everything down, including baseball, the mitzvah project had to be put on hold temporarily. In the early spring of 2021, Klein set up a Go Fund Me page to collect monetary donations. The MOBSA sent an email to all the families informing them of his project, since there was no opening day ceremony. Klein and his parents also posted on social media and he spoke about his project during services at Temple Hatikvah

as well as mentioning it to several members of his grandparent’s synagogue. On June 25, Klein rode down to the Pitch In For Baseball’s Pennsylvania warehouse and office to deliver his collected donations. He was given a tour of their facilities and was able to learn more about how they operate and help young ball players in need. Klein would like to thank everyone who helped him with his project.

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Dalcourt’s Gourmet Dessert Bar - How Sweet It Is

By Henry M. Holden alcourt’s Desserts is a gourmet dessert shop located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. “We are a dessert bar specializing in individual cakes and ice cream,” said Justin Dalcourt who started his business selling Pumpkin Pie Pudding as a college project at Centenary University in his freshman year at age 19. The 24-year-old entrepreneur graduated Centenary University in 2019, with a business management degree. “That’s how I got involved in this business. During college I worked the business every day. In my senior year I was running the business and juggling my courses and schedule,” “I have been here in Hackettstown for three years. I opened my store in 2018. That was my senior year of college, and I transitioned to working full-time. “My first sale was at the Hope Christmas Market in 2015,” said Dalcourt. Since then, he has been doing well. The business is growing and he is looking for a second store to open. “Some of my favorite desserts include the Oreo Mousse, we do a lot with that, raspberry chocolate squares, and our cheesecakes are also very good sellers. We have a lot of people around here who love our cheesecake. These are individual personal cakes or servings. We also have delicious Cannoli filled lobster tails, our immensely popular tiramisu, Oreo mousse and raspberry chocolate squares. According to Dalcourt, if it were not for his mother,

Diane Dalcourt, it would be impossible for him to get everything done. “She helps with packaging ideas, day-today operations, a million little things that add up to a lot. I definitely couldn’t do this without her.” Even with help from his mother, Dalcourt said that it can be a little hectic to try to balance everything that goes into running the business. “I have a team of seven employees, college, and high school kids. They are all local, and they are an important part of the business.” One of the challenges Dalcourt faced was the New Jersey law on Home Baking. Home baker regulations make it challenging for small businesses like Dalcourt’s Desserts to get started. Current health and safety laws dictate that all food items sold to the public for their consumption must be prepared in commercially certified kitchens. To sell his baked goods, Dalcourt searched and located kitchens, in restaurants, and fire houses, that had approved kitchens for bakery certification. “I was renting other people’s kitchens until I was able to get my own kitchen certification.” “Mail order doesn’t work for us because of the freshness issues, and the worry of how to get it there in one piece,” said Dalcourt. “We do deliver locally, and we are on DoorDash and GrubHub which is the closest thing to online ordering that we have, and it is working well.” If a stranger walked into Dalcourt’s store, and asked for a dessert recommendation, what would Dalcourt recommend? “Without a doubt, I would recommend the Vesuvius. It is a chocolate mousse pie, dipped in chocolate, and topped off with caramel white chocolate and a dark chocolate drizzle. It’s an individual dessert and it is a good sized one also.” In spite of his busy and sometimes hectic schedule Dalcourt still has time to give back to his community. “I sponsor Cops

A colorful mix of Dalcourt’s individual cakes. (Courtesy Justin Dalcourt)

N Rodders Club, in Hackettstown. It is something I am very proud of. I have been a “Rodder” and part of the club for six years now. We cruise to Assisted Living and other places to put some smiles on the faces of some folks who don’t get the chance to get out. Here at Cops N Rodders we like to try and give back, because to us that is the best part of rodding!” Dalcourt’s Desserts is located at Crossroads Shopping Center, 915 County Road 517, Hackettstown, www. dalcourtsdesserts.com For more information, visit www.dalcourtsdesserts.com or to place an order call 908 269-8238.

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ne man in Hackettstown came across a unique item as he was gardening. Bob Bodine was moving around a flowerpot and doing yard work. As he was smoothing out some dirt, a white object caught his eye. After examining it more closely, Bodine called for his wife to check out his find. “Something white was just laying in the ground and I thought ‘what the heck is that?’ I looked closer and it really struck me that it was in the shape of an arrow. I picked it up out of the dirt and when I turned it over, it knocked my socks off,” Bodine said. What he thought was an arrowhead originally, Bodine thinks he has found a spearhead. The white object has very ornate carvings on it. There is an Indian woman that is carved out with much attention to detail. He’s unsure of how long it has been on his property and he is desperately seeking answers. He’s talked with folks at the Hackettstown Library, local historical societies, and even a Centenary University professor. Someone even suggested contacting the Museum of Natural History. “This has been driving me crazy ever since I found it,” Bodine said. Bodine happily shows his find to anyone.

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Long Valley Scout Earning His Eagle Scout Merit Badge

By Henry M. Holden ifteen-year-old Bryce Abramson, a Boy Scout in Troop 236, in Saint Mark’s Church, in Long Valley, is earning his Eagle Scout merit badge. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouts BSA (formerly the Boy Scouts of America). To attain this status, the scout must earn 13 specific merit badges required. And he must accomplish the tasks required of an Eagle Scout, including a large service project. “I became interested in earning the Eagle Scout badge because when I was in the Cub Scouts, I saw my friends earning it,” said Bryce. “I always looked upon the older kids to guide me and help me through problems. I’ve always looked up to them and I wanted younger kids to look up to me so I could help and guide them through the tough times or answer any questions they may have. “I joined the scouts in 2016.” Bryce did not have scouts in his family when he joined but now, he has two brothers in the Cub Scouts, and a sister who is a Girl Scout. Bryce also has been a Den Chief for Cub Scout Pack 62 at Sandshore School for the past 3 years. Bryce has 11 0f the required 13 Mer-

it badges to earn the Eagle Scout badge. “I need my camping merit badge, and my cooking merit badge to have the 13 for Eagle Scout. I expect to get them over the summer or early fall. “I have 30 merit badges total including the 11 for Eagle. Most of the badges are for leadership and how to help around in the community. Some of the other merit badges are helpful for developing skills or something that you might not learn in school.” Bryce’s service project is to make an outdoor classroom for the Sandshore School, in Budd Lake. The project will consist of six benches, a white board, and a kiosk. This way, the teachers can teach the students outside, in nature’s environment.” Bryce has a lot of great friends who are helping him. “I have an estimated cost of around $2,000. I am raising the funds through a Go Fund Me page. So far, we have raised about $1,700, which is amazing.” His Council Representative is Barry Haines, and his project advisor is Ryan Stone who is also an Eagle Scout. “He helped me work through the project’s issues and made sure that nothing goes wrong. “I am planning on having the outdoor classroom completed by July or early August,” he said.

Bryce says that most of the Eagle Scouts he has met turn out to be good leaders. “I’ve been to some of their Eagle Scout projects and see that everyone has to be coordinated. You must know everyone’s strengths and weaknesses. To make my project successful, I have to know all of my helper’s strong points and weaknesses, and be able to put them in a specific jobs,” “Most of the Eagle Scouts I know from school belong to a lot of clubs that go out and help the community such as picking up trash or donating money. So, I really look up to a lot of them. They have some of the characteristics that I would like to have.” Bryce says that in general, Eagle Scouts are always determined to do their job to the best of their ability. “They are always hopeful, helpful, and cheerful. They are optimistic. And they are incredibly positive people, with very few negative tendencies, if any.” “I want to thank everyone along the way who helped me by donating to the Go Fund Me page, because every small donation adds up. The PTA also helped me. They are donating a whiteboard and benches. Without other people’s help I would not have been able to do this project,”

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I Remember Dad:

By Richard Mabey Jr. y beloved father was a man who was immensely proud of the patriotic heritage of our family name. Dad and I spent a lot of time, from the time I was in my freshman year of high school, researching our family history. My father was always very proud of the patriotic aspect of the Mabey name. Benjamin Mabey, a cousin of my great grandfather, was a true American hero. Benjamin was a Private in the Third New Jersey Infantry during the Civil War. Benjamin enlisted in the Union Army on May 29, 1861. He fought in several battles. Benjamin was seriously wounded in battle. His battle wound left him paralyzed from the waist down, for the rest of his life. Benjamin received a full honorable discharge from the Union Army on May 24, 1864. After he came home from being wounded in the Civil War, he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. My grandfather’s brother, Earl Mabey, was killed in action in France during World War I. My Great Grandmother, Dora Mabey, never healed from having lost her son in war. I remember as a child, there were times when she would break down and

To Honor Thy Heritage cry, sitting in her rocking chair on the front porch of the old Mabey Homestead. Dad and his brother, Edward, were both veterans of World War II. Dad’s cousin, Delbert McNeill, was also a World War II veteran. Two of Dad’s younger brothers, Carl and David, were veterans of the Korean War. And Dad’s nephew, Wesley, was a veteran of the Vietnam War. In the old Lincoln Park Museum, on Main Street, there were several boxes of old pictures that were kept in the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet in the museum. Art Smith, a fellow member of the Beavertown (Lincoln Park) Historical Society, had found an old picture of my Great Uncle Earl standing beside the smaller home of the Mabey Estate, that once stood at the corner of Mabey Lane and Main Street. As a gift to my dad, Art had the picture of Great Uncle Earl enlarged and he took the time to frame it. It was a most beautiful tribute to my patriotic great uncle. During the 1990’s, we used to meet on Saturday mornings at the Lincoln Park Museum and set up shift times, in order to have the museum open from nine in the morning till five in the evening. One Saturday morning, in the early Summer of 1991, Dad and I arrived at the

museum, about 10 minutes before nine, Art was waiting for us inside the museum. As we opened the door to the museum, there sat Art with a big smile on his face. “Dick, I got something to show you,” Art said with a song in his voice. And then Art led Dad to one of the pegboard display stands to show my father the framed picture of Dad’s Uncle Earl. My father was quite taken with the picture. Here was the rugged outdoorsman, the Scoutmaster, the

long-distance truck driver, almost in tears. Dad so sincerely and earnestly thanked Art Smith that Saturday morning, back in the early Summer of 1991. Art insisted that I take Dad’s picture, standing beside the photo of my father’s beloved uncle. Today, when I look at that picture, it brings back all of the emotions that transcended when Art showed Dad the tribute picture of Earl Mabey. continued on page 17

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Mount Olive Knights of Columbus Hosting Blood Drive

n July 31, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a blood drive at St. Jude Church’s Parish Center. From 7:15 to 1:00 PM, donors can give blood with appointments strongly preferred. Each donor will receive a $5 Enzo’s or ShopRite gift card or blood drive tshirt as a thank

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I Remember Dad... continued from page 16

Art Smith and my dad have since passed away. I miss them both very much. From time to time, I think about the tribute picture of my Great Uncle Earl. I wonder if it is still hanging in the Lincoln Park Museum. Things change, new administrations come into an organization, I fully understand that. But deep in my heart, I wonder what may have happened to that beautiful picture that Art Smith enlarged and framed for my dad. I am all so grateful to the kind hearted generosity of Art Smith. I’m not sure if I

ever really thanked Art for framing the photo of my Great Uncle Earl. It is a most funny thing. Now at 67, I have an even deeper appreciation for all that Art Smith did to preserve the colorful history of Beavertown, the former name of the town of Lincoln Park. So, from earth to heaven’s gate, I most earnestly and sincerely thank you Art Smith! Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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Tokyo Bound: Morris, Essex, and Passaic Residents Hopeful for Olympic Glory

By Megan Roche ancelled in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic, many people are rejoicing as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will go on as scheduled later this month. For some, the extra year gave time for rehabbing injuries, but for others, an extra year of training was not kind. Here is a round up of those athletes representing Morris, Essex, Passaic Counties at the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. At the time of this writing, these are the qualified athletes.

PASSAIC: Francesca Russo Hometown: Wayne Sport: Fencing Competition Begins: July 24 ESSEX: Molly Reckford Hometown: Short Hills Sport: Rowing Competition Begins: July 23 Alen Hadzic Hometown: West Orange Sport: Fencing Competition Begins: July 24

MORRIS: Jacquelyn Dubrovich Hometown: Riverdale Sport: Fencing Competition Begins: July 24 Nic Fink Hometown: Morristown Sport: Swimming Competition Begins: July 25

Keturah Orji Hometown: Mount Olive Sport: Track and Field Competition Begins: July 30

Morgan Pearson Hometown: Harding Sport: Triathlon Competition Begins: July 26

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The Value of Cord Blood Banking: What Pregnant Women Should Know

By Chris Bauer MD re you currently pregnant and wondering about the value of cord blood banking? If so, then you are not alone. Cord blood banking has become more common in the last thirty years. There are private and public cord blood companies that can offer patients different options on how their cord blood can be used and stored. Public cord blood collection can offer therapies for other people and can offer opportunities for further research. Cord blood collection is the process in which after the delivery of a baby, the blood from the umbilical cord is collected by the medical provider that did the delivery. Prior to her delivery, the mother will make the arrangements with the cord blood company and with her obstetrician. There are 28 cord blood banking companies in North America for patients to choose from according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Most of the time the consumer will be provided with a cord blood collection kit that she will bring with her when she goes to deliver her baby. Cord blood can be collected

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The technology and research involved in fetal cord blood usage is rapidly growing every year. There is currently significant research and more clinical trials into how more diseases can be treated using cord blood specimen. The basis of cord blood collection is that inside the umbilical cord blood that is collected are stem cells. Stem cells are cells that can form into the type of cells that the body needs at that time such as red cells, platelets, and white cells. These cells are from the babies own body. There is very minimal risk for a potential transfusion to fail because of an incompatibility with blood type and antibody. Due to a families shared genetic information first-degree relatives (parents and siblings) and seconddegree relatives (grandparents and uncles, etc.) could potentially use the cord blood collected from one family member. Cord blood collection could be greatly beneficial for any person. Schedule an informed conversation with your women’s health provider to answer any questions you may have about cord blood banking.

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n June 23, Mayor Greenbaum welcomed another business to Mount Olive. The Sunoco Gas Station is located at 15 US 46 East, Budd Lake.

Pictured are: Sanem Kurtuldu , Ali Yazici, Leyla Kurtuldu, Huseyin Kurtuldu, Mayor Robert J. Greenbaum ,Yaren Kurtuldu, Gizem Kurtuldu and Leutrim GJonbalaj

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s families across America return to traveling this summer, many are craving a mix of city energy and outdoor adventure. A destination like Reno, Nevada’s second largest city, is lively but more low-key than Las Vegas with fun opportunities for the whole family. Located just 45 minutes from Reno, Lake Tahoe is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation, creating a perfect getaway for those craving adventure and city life in close proximity. Flights to Reno from more than two dozen airport hubs across the country - including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and New York - make getting there easy. “We look forward to providing passengers with a great first and last impression of our region,” said Brian Kulpin, chief public affairs officer for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. “Our airport is user-friendly, very clean and safe and you can see ski runs in the nearby Sierras as you land.” Consider these attractions when visiting the Reno-Lake Tahoe area: Reno Geared toward families, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum features hands-on interactive exhibits covering art, science, technology, history and more. Near the museum, the Midtown District serves up bubble teas,

artisan baked goods, wood-fire pizza, international foods, unique retailers and more than 80 murals. In downtown Reno, families can browse the Riverwalk shops along the Truckee River, grab a meal from food trucks or swim in the river at Wingfield Park. You can visit The Midway and Arcade in Circus Circus casino for dozens of carnival and super-size video games. Nearby, BaseCamp at Whitney Peak Hotel sports the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall and other bouldering activities. The city’s Triple-A baseball team, the Reno Aces, play at Greater Nevada Field. Baseball-themed Bugsy’s Sports Bar & Grill, open on game days, overlooks the field and welcomes families with more than two dozen big-screen televisions. The pool at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino mixes an enormous main pool, an infinity pool, a children’s splash area and fire pits. The circular indoor pool at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa features glass walls and a tropical waterfall. At Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, the upper and lower pools are geothermally heated. Lake Tahoe A pet-friendly, three-quarter mile outing open to all skill levels, Eagle Rock Hiking Trail loops near Homewood, California, on the west shore of the lake. On the north

shore, Granlibakken Resort features Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks where tree platforms are joined by zip lines with courses ranging from beginner to advanced. Also on the north shore, Wild Society rents clear kayaks that reveal the lake’s crystalline depths. At Squaw Valley/ Alpine Meadows resort, you can take the aerial tram to High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, for mountain bike tours, guided hikes, roller skating, geocaching and more. On the east shore, Sand Harbor includes a picnic area and acres of sandy beach. Just five minutes south, historic Thunderbird Lodge, a 1930s estate that once housed a private zoo, offers tours and other experiences. On the south shore, families can hit the mountain top for zip lines, rope courses, coaster rides, hiking trails and stunning views at Heavenly ski resort’s Epic Discovery playground. Additionally, Taylor Creek Visitor Center incorporates stroller-friendly trails, marshland wildlife and views of the creek through underwater windows. “Lake Tahoe is a dream location for outdoor adventure,” said Andy Chapman, president, Regional Air Service Corporation. “Families will find fun and excitement around every corner while they make new memories together.” Learn more and start planning your getaway at renoairport.com. (Family Features)

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Spanish colonial/southwest, bohemian craftsman, Italianate, French chateau, and Tudor. The modern farmhouse style was the most popular choice in 42 of the 50 states, proving that home style preference is not beholden to geography. Respondents gave a host of reasons for favoring the modern farmhouse look, including that the style is “aesthetically appealing but not boring” and that it looks “simple, cozy, and not too busy.”

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Fantastic 4 bedroom, 2 bath custom home located in Pershing Estates. Remodeled kitchen w white cabinets, granite counters, black SS appliances, ceramic tile backsplash/floors, and recessed lighting. DR w wainscoting and HWF. LR w vaulted ceiling, brick surround fireplace, & new carpeting (HW under carpet). First floor MBR w WIC. Main bathroom on first floor remodeled w glass enclosed shower. Three seasons room located off kitchen great to enjoy your morning coffee. Large deck to open level backyard. Spacious bedrooms upstairs include third bedroom with large sitting room. Public water, public sewer, and natural gas! New vinyl siding and gutters. New furnace. Freshly painted throughout. Finished basement w large laundry room and tons of storage. Main floor with new windows-transferable warranty.

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Great well-maintained spacious townhome ready for you to move in! Updated EIK w white cabinets, quartz countertop, deep sink, SS appliances, CT floors, & pantry area. HWF’s main level. Spacious - bedrooms. Owners bedroom w walk in closet complete w custom organizers and additional closet. Second bedroom w wainscoting, vaulted ceiling, and generous closet. Upstairs luxurious full bath w granite double vanity, soaker tub, stall shower, Kohler professional series thermostatic shower, and linen closet. Renovated powder room. Roof 2012. 2 car garage w WIFI garage door openers 2019. New windows/slider 2016. New full-sized new W/D 2017. Newer HVAC 2010. This welcoming community association offers pool, playground, & tennis courts. Conveniently located with easy drive to Route 80 and 46.

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Tips from Experienced Teachers for New and Aspiring Educators

ach school year offers exciting opportunities for little learners to discover and explore new topics, make friends and master new skills. While much of the focus is on families during the back-to-school season, it’s also an important time for educators, especially those who are working with young children or are just starting their careers. These tips from award-winning and long-term educators at KinderCare can help new and aspiring teachers prepare for a successful start to the school year and their careers. Communication is Key Making time to connect with families gives teachers opportunities to build bonds, which is essential for success. Communicating and understanding their unique needs shows you have their children’s best interests at heart. By regularly sharing stories and observations about each child’s progress, teachers can also provide families with a sense of reassurance their children are being recognized and cared for as the unique people they are. Never Give Up on a Child Each child faces unique hurdles as he or she climbs the educational ladder, with some facing more challenges than others. While at times it can be frustrating to tailor lesson plans to meet each child’s individual needs, Joan Coberg, a teacher of 40 years, recommends one important trait: patience. “The best advice I would give is to never give up on a child,” Coberg said. “Have lots of patience. Always lead with love and kindness; be respectful. When I first started my career at KinderCare 40 years ago, I was learning, too. As teachers, we also learn from the children.” Set Boundaries for Success Similar to open lines of communication with families, getting to know your students individually can help build relationships necessary for a successful school year. Jami Vandegrift, a prekindergarten teacher and 2018 KinderCare Teacher of the Year, said this helps build mutual respect between teacher and student. “As you build relationships, you will start to establish boundaries and routines,” Vandegrift said. “Once you feel comfortable with the kids and the room, you can start bringing in the curriculum.

Starting as a new teacher, I always thought I had to do it all at once. I’ve learned over time to start small and build each week on something new.” Be Willing to Change Consistency and structure within the classroom setting are important for establishing routines, but it’s also helpful to have an open mind and to stop an activity when children lose interest. Be observant, flexible and willing to rethink schedules, classroom arrangements, transitions and more. Stopping to observe and ensure students are engaged can help promote success as many children learn best when fueled by personal interests. Let Children Choose Their Paths and Recognize Accomplishments School days often include activity time when students can explore interests like art, music, physical activity and more. When it’s time for activities, try letting children choose what they’d like to do first. This can help foster independence while easing transitions, according to Hattie Mae Covington, a toddler teacher of 45 years. It also opens the door for teachers to cheer on their students for succeeding in activities of their choosing. “Kids, especially young children, love to be recognized and rewarded for doing good work,” Covington said. “High fives and smiley face stickers go a long way toward encouraging them and helping them be successful. Celebrating students for their accomplishments can be a meaningful way to create bonds that support their ongoing interest in learning.” Find more experts’ advice to set new teachers up for success at kindercare.com. (Family Features)

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4 Stable Taxes 4 Safe Communities 4 Fiscal Responsibility 4 Transparency 4 Energy Efficient 4 Sustainable Energy Green Community

4 Senior Citizens 4 Responsible Growth 4 Open Space

Who is Joe Nicastro? I moved to Mount Olive in 2004 with my wife Mary Lalama and our family of 5 children. Along with my wife we publish Mt Olive Life Newspapers as well as other newspapers in areas of North Jersey. In 2011 I ran for council to serve the residents of Mt Olive. I am currently the Town Council President and have that privilege of serving for the past 7 years. When you serve in a local community it is about keeping residents safe, providing the services as well as representing all residents that live in our great township. I want to keep Mt Olive the great community it is by working on bringing green and renewable energy programs to the community as well as keeping and improving on our open space and parks for our residents to continue to enjoy.

Questions or concerns? Contact me at 973-809-4784 Cell • jnicastro@mtolivetwp.org

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f you’ve never traveled along the Pacific Coast, or maybe you’d just like to experience it from a new perspective, there are few things quite like a road trip to take in the sights and experiences that make the journey one to remember. A road trip lets you set your own pace and enjoy the companionship of friends or family. When you’re ready to explore, outdoor adventures, historical experiences and 99 miles of coastline await in Monterey County, California, which is known as a scenic, beautiful expanse along the Pacific Coast. From wide-open beaches, verdant vineyards and fields to the peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains, there’s plenty of room to roam. Scenic Beauty Some of the top scenic drives in the world are along California’s coast, where you’ll find a wide range of local topography. One example is Highway 1, where starting toward the north, you’ll see the state’s second largest wetlands, artichoke fields and rolling sand dunes, as well as cypress forests and the craggy coastline. Further south, you’ll encounter towering cliffs, redwoods and awe-inspiring bridges. Other notable sights include fishing ports; beaches; wildlife including seals, sea lions and sea otters; the famed Lone Cypress; mansions; and several championship golf

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When you’ve taken in the sights and explored to your heart’s content, be sure to leave time for rejuvenation. From spas and meditation retreats to spending time in nature, it’s easy to make wellness a priority when visiting the California coast. You can even enjoy food that’s as good for you as it is delicious with a growing focus on sustainability by visiting daily farmers’ markets and fish markets, which provide a bounty of locally sourced produce, fresh meat, seafood and hand-made treasures for a truly enriching cultural experience. Start planning your Pacific Coast road trip adventure at SeeMonterey.com. (Family Features)

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Master Summer Meals with an Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad

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. Visit EnvyApple.com to find apples at a grocer near you. 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. Preheat grill or saute pan to high heat. 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. Bring medium or large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain and pour hot noodles into large mixing bowl.

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