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AVM’s Final Phase Ready for Memorial Day 2022

MEGAN ROCHE EDITOR

MOUNT OLIVE - It’s been a long 17 year process, but the final phase of the All Veteran’s Memorial is in place and ready for the Memorial Day services coming on May 30th. The Reflection Sanctum is the final piece of the puzzle which will be a nondenominational prayer garden. The Sanctum is housed in the expanded area of the NorthStar seating area. A 5’ x 21’ walkway will lead into the garden. The walkway is being sponsored by friends of CPL Hayden Harris, the solider who was killed in

December 2020 in Byram. Grasses will be planted around the perimeter of the 34’ x 30’ garden to provide privacy for the families of fallen warriors before and after an Honorable Service Ceremony or for visitors who are in need of some quiet time to reflect or pray. Inside the sanctum are (5) 8’ granite benches – which are sponsored by private individuals and organizations. Sponsors include: The New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution; Bill and Linda Sohl in honor of their public service

and in memory of Sgt. Ronald James Caruso USAF. The Reflection Sanctum’s primary sponsor is part of Home Depot’s giving and community impact project. Home Depot provided most of the materials and labor for the NorthStar Seating. The Rolling Thunder Chapter NY2 are the co-sponsors of the sanctum. Mount Olive Township prepared the groundwork for the Mt. Olive High School AF JROTC to spread gravel and stone dust. The AVM hosted its annual Spring Cleanup on

May 14 at the AVM ceremonial complex to clean, repair, and to begin the installation of the

MOUNT OLIVE - A Mount Olive High School alumna will take the number 2 spot in the district she once called home. At its regular monthly meeting on April 25, the Mount Olive Board of Education appointed Sumit Bangia Ed.D as assistant superintendent, effective July 1. Bangia replaces Lisa Schleer who left the district for the private sector. “I’m excited to welcome her back to Mount Olive,” said Superintendent Robert Zywicki, Ed.D. “Sumit is an accomplished and well-regarded educational leader. During the interview process, I was completely blown away by her expertise and technical knowledge. She’s the perfect addition to our team.”

Bangia brings more than 20 years of educational experience to Mount Olive. Currently, she serves as assistant superintendent in Mountain Lakes. In addition to her school and district supervisory roles there, she developed a dual enrollment program for the district, led the state reporting processes, and organized the district’s strategic planning initiative. She is also an adjunct professor at Seton Hall where she specializes in teaching graduate-level courses focused on curriculum development and instructional planning. “I’m thrilled to be returning to Mount Olive,” she said. “I’m especially excited to work alongside the great ed-

ucators there and reconnect with the larger school community, including both parents and students.” Bangia began her career teaching social studies at Randolph High School, before moving on to serve as supervisor of humanities in Verona, then director of secondary education in Caldwell-West Caldwell. She holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education (concentration in social studies) from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s in administration and supervision from Montclair State University, and her doctorate in educational leadership from the College of Saint Elizabeth. More than two dozen edu-

cators applied for the position in March. Bangia was selected after an extensive four-round interview process which involved parents, teachers, counseling staff, and school and central office administrators.

Mount Olive High School Alumna Named Assistant Superintendent

MEGAN ROCHE EDITOR

Mount Olive Looks to Add EV Charging Stations

MOUNT OLIVE - While Mount Olive wouldn’t be the first in Morris County to add them, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations could soon be making their way to the area. The Mount Olive Town Council will hear from Business Administrator Andrew Tatarenko at an upcoming meeting on a plan to bring

charging stations to the township. According to Tatarenko, adding charging stations to Mount Olive is not a new concept. Much of the state has adopted EV charging stations and adding more to the area would be a welcomed idea. “The State of New Jersey is committed to reducing en-

ergy consumption and greenhosue gas emmisions from the transporation sector and is implementing a suite of strategies in an effort to increase the number of light-duty electric vehciels on the road and to ensure a sufficient public vehciels charging infrastrucutre. The goal of the Electric Vehicle Charging Plan is to install

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charging stations at various Township owned property so that residents and visitors can charge their EV while visiting and using our services,” Tatarenko says. While no plan has been put into motion, proposed sites for the charging stations include the Mount Olive Township Municipal Building, the Mount Olive Township Public Library, Turkey Brook Park (Mount Playmore parking lot), Turkey Brook Park (Football/ Baseball parking lot), Turkey Brook Park (Soccer parking lot), and Flanders Park. Future sites include Budd Lake Beach and Valley Brook Park. Council President and 2023 Mayoral Candidate Joe Nicastro is grateful for the research that Tatarenko has done. “I want to thank Andrew for getting all the information for Council to make a good decision. I have been an advocate for charging stations in the township making it convenient for our residents who purchase electric vehicles,” Nicastro said. No final decision has been made at this time.

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hardscape for the sanctum. The dedication of the Reflection Sanctum and Memorial

Remembrance Day ceremony is scheduled for May 30 2022 at 10:30 AM.

MOUNT OLIVE - The LongHorn Steakhouse in Mount Olive is preparing to reopen its doors. Located at 50-J International Drive, S, the restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, May 17. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Ralph Manno, man-

aging partner at the restaurant. “The community has been so supportive and we have a great group of team members that can’t wait to welcome guests into the restaurant once again.” The restaurant, which will open at 3 p.m., will offer its lunch and dinner menu.

Mount Olive LongHorn Steakhouse to Reopen on May 17

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AVM MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY 11:15 @ AVM Ceremonial Complex BAGPIPE PROCESSIONAL Mark Noyes PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS Mount Olive High School AF JROTC WELCOME ~ OPENING REMARKS Robert S. Bedell, CMSgt (Ret.) NATIONAL ANTHEM Garrett Vanni PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION DAR Chaplain Karen Gazzillo KEYNOTE SPEAKER PLACEMENT OF THE MEMORIAL WREATHS PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL FLOWERS Mount Olive Girls & Boys Scouts MOMENT OF SILENCE TAPS BENEDICTION DISMISSAL AVM SPONSOR RECOGNITION / AWARD CEREMONY @ The AVM Ceremonial Complex

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Ryder) has escaped from Indiana with her sons, along with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), to California. In addition, new characters will be introduced, including Robert Englund as Victor Creel and Jamie Campbell Bower as Peter Ballard. But have no fear, the rest of the boys will still be at the forefront of the mystery back in the town of Hawkins. Duffer stated at a television panel that he chose the West Coast because he always wanted an “’E.T.’-esque suburb aesthetic.” *** Q: I can’t believe there’s another series or movie about Watergate. What could they possibly be telling us that we don’t already know? -- M.M. A: There are actually two major projects focused on Wa-

tergate, as the White House scandal approaches its 50th anniversary. First up is “Gaslit,” an eight-part series currently airing on Starz. It promises to focus on several individuals whose stories really haven’t been told, including that of Attorney General John Mitchell, played by an unrecognizable Sean Penn, and his wife, Martha, played by Julia Roberts. Another star-studded cast leads HBO’s upcoming five-part series “White House Plumbers.” This project focuses on the infamous burglary and its wellknown masterminds, G. Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux) and E. Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson). An HBO release date hasn’t been announced yet. *** Q: Whatever happened to actor Robert Sean Leonard

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BY DEMI TAVERAS “The Offer” (TV-MA) -How do you know when a film has surpassed every level of success to reach a legendary status like none other? The answer is when Hollywood decides to create a 10-episode series about how the film even came to be. Of course, I’m talking about “The Godfather.” In this new biographical miniseries, the filmmaking behind the classic 1972 crime movie

from “Dead Poets Society”? I was just watching the movie the other day and realized I haven’t seen him in years. -- C.P. A: “Dead Poets Society,” starring Robin Williams, debuted in movie theaters in 1989, and Robert Sean Leonard has been acting steadily ever since, although initially in movies that have mostly been forgotten. For the past two decades, he’s accumulated an impressive career in television, first as Dr. James Wilson on the hit medical drama “House” opposite Hugh Laurie. Leonard also had a recurring role as an assistant district attorney on “Law & Order: SVU” from 2015 to 2016. He recently landed a role as a series regular on season two of “The Gilded Age,” the much buzzed about HBO Max series set in the late 1800s. He’ll play a

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ICASTRO

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

HC O U N C I L M A N H

What I Stand For

4 Stable Taxes 4 Fiscal Responsibility 4 Energy Efficient Green Community

4 Safe Communities 4 Transparency 4 Sustainable Energy

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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MOUNT OLIVE - The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), whose mission is to celebrate, inspire and support today’s educators, has named Mount Olive High School (MOHS) a 2022 Model School for their focus on relationships and rigorous and relevant academics to impact student growth. The educators at MOHS recognized opportunities for collaboration, have a strong culture, and hold high expectations for all students. MOHS is one of 16 Model Schools from across the United States that will share its best practices at ICLE’s 30th Annual Model Schools Conference. The event provides a forum for thousands of passionate teachers and leaders to share replicable and creative strategies

that can be implemented in any school. Mount Olive Educators will share how their strong instructional leadership, research-based Response to Intervention system, and an emphasis on blended learning enabled MOHS to not only increase academic performance, but also buoyed its students through the pandemic. Simultaneously, MOHS launched new and innovative offerings in the fields of business, computer science, anatomy, horticulture, social studies, and special education. An emphasis on equity led to the elimination of access barriers that resulted in dramatic surges in AP, Dual Enrollment, and CTE participation. “Model Schools are passionate about kids. The educators at

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Model Schools are relentless about creating effective learning environments to benefit the students and the communities they serve,” says Dr. Linda Lucey, Program Chair and ICLE Associate Partner. “Each of the 2022 Model Schools are proud to share their stories of perseverance and strategies for others to take away and make their own.” Dr. Robert R. Zywicki, Superintendent of the Mount Olive Township School District, remarked “This is a recognition of not only the faculty and administrator’s teamwork and efforts over the past two years, but the decades-long commitment of the Board of Education and entire MOHS community to innovation and student-centered learning.”

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Mount Olive’s Carolyn Blackburne Brings Her All to The News

BY STEVE SEARS STAFF WRITER

MOUNT OLIVE - News 12 New Jersey news reporter, Carolyn Blackburne, is bubbling with excitement. She’s getting married this year. “Lake Placid,” she says. “We’re going up to the Adirondacks for the wedding. I’m super excited. We’re getting married right on the lake. I grew up in Budd Lake, so I grew up on a boat, basically. Me and my fiancé (Max Greenberg), who will be my husband then, we get to have a glass of champagne on the water.” Blackburne while with WNEP-TV Newswatch 16 in Pennsylvania was an award-winning reporter, in 2019 snaring Outstanding Television Breaking News Report and Outstanding Television Feature Story Series awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters. Prior to that, Blackburne was on-air at WDVM-TV in Hagerstown, Maryland. A Syracuse University alum, she in 2015 graduated cum laude from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It all started in Mount Olive. “Going to Mount Olive High School was just a blessing beyond a blessing really,” says Blackburne, 29. “I was immediately using professional grade equipment from the time I was 16 years old. I knew how to shoot, write, and edit my own stories, and the school also really drilled into your

head how to be a strong writer, how to tell other people’s stories, how to source your stories to make sure that you are completely fact checking, and that your story is ironclad.” By the time Blackburne entered her senior year, she was spending 12 hours a day at the school, arriving early in the morning and leaving at night. “I had three TV classes when I was a senior at one point, and then I also stayed late to finish my classes and my stories.” The strong, proper news reporter work ethic was further ingrained in her while at college and the S.I. Newhouse School. “It’s a very strong journalism school, and they really instilled in me that you’re only as good as your fact checking, and you really need to make sure that everything that you are telling your viewers is credible, because that’s everything.” While in college, Blackburne – who was raised by her parents, Tom and Joan, and grew up with two sisters, Christy and Catherine - buttressed her skills with eight internships, among those working at WRNJ radio in Hackettstown and NJTV, and one summer she was in Washington, D.C., working with a bureau of reporters on Capitol Hill. “I was really lucky that my parents were able to send me on those internships,” she says. “I was able to take those internships and really get an understanding

of what it’s like to do this every single day, day in and day out, and I met a lot of really great mentors. When I was in D.C., Scott MacFarlane took me under his wing. He’s a Syracuse grad as well, and he now works for CBS as a correspondent, and I couldn’t be more grateful.” Blackburne is very fond of American veterans, and she has spent much time with them, sitting down and listening to their stories as a volunteer, especially at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. In fact, a similar situation further nudged her into the career she loves. She explains. “I had two grandfathers who served in World War II. Part of the reason I wanted to become a journalist was when my grandpa first really opened up to me about the war. I was sixth grade, and my teacher had me interview my hero, and I said to myself, ‘Okay, my grandpa.’ I loved my grandpa so much, and the first time he really opened up to my family about what it was like to be in the war was during that project. My mom recorded all those interviews, and I’m just so grateful that I have those because he’s since passed on. But we still have all that family knowledge from those interviews and stories on video, so it was just really touching and really amazing that they had us do that.” The affable, friendly Black-

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burne would one day like to host her own talk show, but what she’s doing now for her, you can tell, is the ultimate. “I always said my dream was to be a reporter in New Jersey and New York City, and that’s exactly what I’m doing right now. Interviewing people live, getting to really know them, and asking them about what makes them tick. That’s why I wanted to be a journalist, to be able to have these deep conversations with people, to better understand them. So much of that goes back to Mount Olive, because it is such a diverse community. I really think that was just such an asset growing up.” For more information about Carolyn Blackburne and her career, visit www.carolynblackburne.com.

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Budd Lake Diner Says Thank You

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We appreciated all those customers that have become our extended family. Many changes occurred throughout years, but one thing remained the same – seeing the familiar faces of Faye, Rita, John and Bill everyday. We personally want to thank the Mount Olive Police Department, fire department, first aid members,

schools, and the churches who have stood by us and supported us from the beginning. Even though, we won’t working the diner anymore, we will definitely be in town. Now we are officially retired, this will allow us to dedicate time to our family and grandchildren and travel. Don’t worry the diner is in good hands, the experienced

AREA - Norwescap has always appreciated the hard work and financial expertise of Edmund Khanoo. Now the rest of New Jersey can share in that acknowledgement. On March 23, NJBIZ, the voice of business news in New Jersey, revealed the recipients of its 2022 NJBIZ Leaders in Finance award. The award celebrates financial executives from four categories who contribute to the success of their companies. Selections were based on the nominees’ involvement in their industries and communities, along with their achievements, energy and innovative ideas. Edmund is among the latest to join this exclusive group of financiers with this distinction. Hailing from Mount Olive, Edmund has worked with Norwescap since November 2019. Recognized by NJBIZ for his work in the field of Corporate finance, he serves as Norwescap’s Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the management and oversight of all agency funds, which include multiple grants and contracts with federal, state, county, municipal, and private funding partners. He also oversees risk management and facilities operations for the agency.

Mark Valli, Norwescap’s Chief Executive Officer, praised Edmund for “helping to elevate our finances to the next level. He has helped to make the agency’s financials more streamlined and transparent, has updated our reports, made the budgeting process more inclusive and more disciplined, strengthened our internal controls and moved us to a period of sustained surplus. While doing this, he has invested time and resources in his staff and our program staff. He makes all of this look easy!” Of himself, Edmund modestly said simply and directly, “Be the best version of yourself, not only for you, but for others. That is how I try to approach my work.” Previously, Edmund held the position of Director of Finance, and later VP Finance and Accounting/CFO, for Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey Inc. He held similar senior positions in Ontario, Canada with Extendicare Inc., Specialty Care Inc., Victoria Village Inc., and Colgate Palmolive, among other business entities. Edmund holds a BSc. in Business Management and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Cer-

new owners are bringing great new energy and enthusiasm and are excited to be a part of this wonderful community. We wish them the same success and luck we all experienced to them. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts, you left us with infinite memories and friendships. God Bless everyone.

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AREA - One of the most important deisions any expecting mother-to-be can make is where to deliver their baby. There are significant differences in hospital approaches to childbirth, and many women may want to consider the impact on themselves and their baby’s care as they prepare for the special day. Andrea Lotosky, Administrative Director of Nursing at Saint Clare’s Health, brings her own experiences as a mother of three and as a nurse to help prepare woman and their partners for childbirth. She explained one fundamental difference hospitals have regarding childbirth - a baby-centered approach versus the family-centered approach. “The baby-centered approach focuses on breastfeeding. This includes rooming mom and baby together the entire time postpartum and not using supplements, such as formula or pacifiers. With the family-centered approach at Saint Clare’s Health, we let moms choose how they want their experience to be,” said Lotosky. “We have fully functioning nurseries, so moms can take a rest if they need to. We encourage breastfeeding and have lactation consultants available. We also have supplements and pacifiers, if needed. Again, it’s totally the mom’s choice.” Breastfeeding is not always easy for new mothers, which is the reason Saint Clare’s Health offers lactation consultants who are ready to help. “We have nurses that specialize in breastfeeding. It’s their world. They educate moms and their companions, giving them tips and tricks for success,” Lotosky said. “They not only offer moms support in the hospital, but once the moms go home, they remain a resource to call upon, as well as providing additional classes and support groups. The nurses are very important in the success of breastfeeding for new moms.” The choices of care available at Saint Clare’s Health made going through childbirth progressively easier for Lotosky as she went through her own pregnancies. “I had my third child in a family-centered situation at Saint Clare’s Health, and it made a world of difference for me,” Lotosky added. “If I needed rest, I got rest. If I didn’t want my baby to leave my side, that’s what happened. There was a lot

less pressure.” Whatever approach a new mother may choose when they have their baby at Saint Clare’s Health, they will have a private suite. Lotosky noted that besides the obvious added privacy, having a suite to themselves provides other advantages to new mothers. “Having a private suite helps eliminate distractions. It allows families to focus on each other during the first precious moments when there is a new edition to the family,” Lotosky said. “For the staff at the hospital, it allows us an opportunity to provide one-on-one support to the mom and her family. We can better educate and assist the mom with postpartum care, and the large private suites at Saint Clare’s create an especially restful environment. We can provide the peace and calm they deserve after labor.” In addition, the partners are more comfortable and have the added rest to support the moms, as well as bond with the newborn. The nursing care at Saint Clare’s Health helps further ease any burdens on new mothers as they prepare for the challenges of parenthood. “The nurses in our maternal child health department are very dedicated and have a lot of longevity. Many have their Bachelors, Masters and even their PHDs. They treat every family as if it is their own,” Lotosky said. “We do couplet care here at Saint Clare’s, which means we have the same nurse for mom and baby. This continuity of care helps ensure that the mothers are resting and that their families are bonding.” “Our nurses pride themselves on always being available for the moms. We cater to their needs,” adds Lotosky. In addition, mothers don’t just see their nurse once in the morning and then once at night. Nurses are there throughout the entire stay to assist when needed and requested to check on moms and babies. “It’s a delicate balance that we provide the care throughout the stay, and are certain to provide the rest and private time the new family needs.” Classes are also available at Saint Claire’s Health to help prepare new mothers for parenting, including classes to help parents soothe crying babies and classes for grandparents and siblings. “We have a great hybrid

classes for what to expect for both childbirth and breastfeeding. Moms and their companions can take an E-learn class at their own pace. Then once they’re done with that, we provide a one-on-one class with a childbirth educator to tailor the class more to their specific questions or concerns,” Lotosky said. “We also just launched a Spanish version of this class, which is exciting for us and good for the community.” Specialty care is ready for those new mothers who need it. “We have a fully staffed Newborn Intermediate Care Unit (NICU) Level 2 that is conveniently located in the postpartum section. As a NICU mom, I loved the fact that if at two in the morning I needed to be with my baby, I could walk right out of my room into the NICU and see my baby, then go back and rest,” Lotosky said. “We have a great multidisciplinary team here in our Level 2 NICU, including a very good respiratory team that does an amazing job with our babies.” Saint Clare’s Health also has neonatologist practitioners onsite 24/7. The overall level of childbirth care available at Saint Clare’s is underscored by the hospital’s commitment to exceptional state-of-the-art care, close to home. The Saint Clare’s Heath staff likes to point out that they are around the corner and ahead of the curve, meaning that they are indeed a local hospital, but have the same advanced technological equipment and benefits as any of the larger hospitals in North Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia. However, even more importantly, it is just as critical to provide patients with the assurance that they are not just anonymous names on a ledger, but treated like family. “In a community hospital like ours, you get very attentive one-on-one care. You and your baby aren’t just medical record numbers. You’re people. You’re family to us. And that’s how you’re treated,” Lotosky said. “And we have all of the same amenities and technology of all of the larger medical institutions in the area.” “New moms have to think about how they want their birthing experience to be. They should do their research, then choose the birthing approach they would best thrive in,” Lotosky said. “As a mom, the best advice I can give someone who

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Don’t Let Allergies Get the Best of You this Season

MOUNT OLIVE - I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking spring cannot come soon enough… especially after the unexpected, late season, blizzards! Spring brings longer days, budding flowers, sunshine and warmer weather. Along with the beautiful flowers, spring also brings pollen

and allergens! For some, these allergens can wreak havoc. If you’re someone who suffers from allergies, you might dread the spring season. Seasonal allergies can cause a multitude of nagging symptoms including: runny nose, itchy and/or red irritated eyes, stuffy nose/ congestion, sneezing, scratchy

throat and itchiness. If you suffer from any of the above, I’m here to tell you that there is a solution! Believe it or not, Acupuncture can help you to enjoy the spring again! So, you might be asking how can Acupuncture help? Acupuncture relieves symptoms of allergies by diminish-

ing the body’s inflammatory response, without the unwanted side effects. It helps to open nasal passages, reduces sinus pressure, calms itching, decreases throat pain, coughing and sneezing. Here’s the catch… it’s always best to begin treatment before the season begins. It is better to prevent symptoms then try to tackle them when they are in full effect. In addition to Acupuncture treatment, you can help yourself at home with these simple tips: Flush out allergens with a Neti pot, keep win-

dows closed to prevent allergens from entering your home, try an air filter, vacuum and dust often to eliminate pollen in your home, eat local honey daily, take an omega-3 supplement, boost immunity by eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies and eliminate processed foods. For more information on Acupuncture and Allergies call Mount Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978; www.mtoliveacupuncture. com.

Lalama Earns His Doctor of Chiropractic

MOUNT OLIVE - On April 9, 2022, Michael Lalama graduated from Parker University in Dallas, Texas with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Lalama signed a contract of employment with the The Joint, and will be starting his job in May. Lalama is a graduate of Mt. Olive High School and Cen-

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Spirit of Americanism Award Goes to AVM

MOUNT OLIVE - The All Veteran’s Memorial is a memorial for everyone in the community and that statement comes directly from the founder of the memorial herself, Charlie Uhrmann. “Though my name appears on the Spirit of Americanism Award itself, the acknowledgement symbolizes the compassion and generosity of multiple communities throughout Morris County. Without their support, our efforts would have produced little fruit. As for my role in leading these campaigns, I was simply a conduit of opportunity. We live in a remarkable community that clearly cares,” Uhrmann shares. If there were a definition of the spirit of Americanism, it truly is the AVM and all that they do for veterans, past, present, and future.

Take for example, the efforts that began in 2004. “The All Veterans Memorial created an outreach division called Morris County Cares and the All Veterans Alliance. We began sending relief packages to our warriors in January 2004; many of which were specific requests from those fighting the Global War on Terror. Among the many things we sent to Iraq; e.g. hygiene, boots, game systems and movies, we also sent small items that our warriors could carry in their pockets to give away to local children. This program created wonderful opportunities for our young warriors to feel good and to build positive relations with the Iraqi people,” Uhrmann recalled. The All Veterans Memorial was also especially helpful during the Iraqi Bridging

Campaign, sending medical and school supplies and baby and clothing items to orphanages around the country. The projects continued from that point on, and not just for active servicemembers abroad. Uhrmann and the members of the community rallied behind our veterans at home, helping to provide backpacks and supplies for homeless veterans. “At the same time of the Bridging Campaign and beyond, we constructed and delivered 10,000 severe weather backpacks to homeless servicemen and women and their canine companions. The campaign was called Helping Homeless Heroes / Helping Homeless Hounds,” Uhrmann says. While the veterans are of utmost importance, equally as important is educating the younger generations about

the great sacrifice that many of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have given to a grateful nation. Boy Scout Troop 249 has participated in the Memorial Day services at the All Veterans Memorial for the last five years. “As a result of our participation, many of our scouts have gained an interest in and better understanding of past conflicts and the sacrifice of veterans. Thanks to Charlie’s tireless work ethic and commitment to veterans, the people of Mount Olive have a memorial that everyone can be proud of. Charlie has taken a step back from the spotlight, ensuring that the memorial and veterans are put first,” Robert Brauman, Treasurer for Troop 249 shared in a letter. The Boy Scouts are not the only ones benefitting. Forming a partnership with the

New Jersey Authors Contribute to A Book For Our Time VOICES-19: Their Legacies Live On

AREA - Author Brenda E. Cortez announced the upcoming release of a collection of stories celebrating our loved ones, and the life and legacies they left behind. Cortez was inspired to create this book after her best-friend, and contributing coauthor, Jean Sime, (Wayne, NJ resident), lost her sister, Vivian, to COVID on April 16, 2020. “Voices-19” brings awareness and shines an important light on the faces and names lost during this ongoing pandemic – humanizing the numbers, the souls lost, and those left behind to grieve. “Voices-19” was released April 26, and is available online. In this heartfelt collection, 19 contributing authors bravely pay tribute to those they lost and share the impact they made. Their loved ones’ lega-

cies will live on forever; they will never be forgotten. This book is a tribute to all the lives lost during this difficult time. These beautifully written stories help humanize the losses behind the numbers. Each chapter is a celebration of life remembering our moms, dads, sisters, brothers, grandparents, and our children. Cortez is the author of ‘Because of Organ Donation’ and has authored nine children’s books, including “My Mom is Having Surgery: A Kidney Story,” and the “Howl the Owl®” children’s book series. Howl is an acronym for “Help Others With Love” and his stories focus on kindness, helping others, and organ donation. Voices-19 is published by BC Books, LLC.

Air Force JROTC division at Mount Olive High School, the cadets are engaged in and constantly helping out with any of Uhrmann’s requests. “Mount Olive Township and the town of Flanders is absolutely blessed to have such a patriot in Charlie Uhrmann who exudes the true definition of Americanism. She has created for all of us not only venues to celebrate and remember, but also tangible opportunities to give and serve,” says Brian M. Dickenson, Lt Col, Ret, USAF, and Robert S. Bedell, CMSgt, Ret, USAF, teachers of the AFJROTC program at Mount Olive High School. Even a pandemic couldn’t stop those in the community from giving back to those who served. During the holiday season of 2020 and 2021, the All Veteran’s Memorial team

donated sterile holiday gift bags to those servicemen and women who resided in state operated veteran retirement homes. There is not one time of the year that these men and women are forgotten about. For Uhrmann, the generosity from the Mount Olive community and beyond allow her to continue her mission of memorializing those who have passed, celebrating those who are still living and serving, and inspiring the youth of tomorrow to honor those who will come, long after she is gone. “I could never have done this without the love and support of our community.” The 2020-2021 Spirit of Americanism award was presented to Uhrmann in June 2021 from the American Legion Department of New Jersey.

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LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE Jersey Girl Brewing Offers Hometown Beers in Mount Olive

BY STEVE SEARS STAFF WRITER

MOUNT OLIVE - Mount Olive’s Jersey Girl Brewing celebrated their sixth anniversary on April 15, 2022, and co-founder and co-owner, Chuck Aaron, certainly wouldn’t turn back the clock. He’s doing what he loves. “I love craft beer, I think it starts there,” Aaron, 53, says. “If you’re doing something, you’ve got to really love what you do. I learned that a long time ago. And I love what craft beer can be, and the variety of flavors the craft beer can be. Those are the exciting things, and I have a lot of fun with that.” Aaron, who prior to Jersey Girl Brewing built his career up the corporate ladder, traveled internationally often. “I didn’t mind initially, but then it became all encompassing,” he recalls. “Everything I did was travel, and that wears a person down. Also, I was working for a lot of companies in ever increasing roles of responsibility, and decided to get more grounded. Either I’d keep to the corporate route, or I’d diverge off of it, find a passion project that I’d really love doing. That’s ultimately what I did. I just decided this is what I wanted to do. We just put our eggs in this basket.” Jersey Girl Brewing is in all 21 Garden State counties, and as of March is also in Philadelphia. Aaron, who also is in his third year as Mount Olive

Area Chamber of Commerce President, indeed has his eyes continuously forward. He and his partner, Mike Bigger, now start goal planning for the upcoming year in August and September. “There’s a number of reasons for that,” Aaron says about the sit-downs the duo has. “One is just to have an effective way of how we’re going to attack the year. What are we going to do in the coming year to make sure we don’t plan to do things that are going to be under supply constraints or material constraints, especially with COVID and supply chain issues going on? Two, it gives us a chance to partner with our distributors and let them see what the year looks like, so when their team is out on the road, they talk in a very positive way about how we’re doing. What is it that we’re putting together? What’s going to be unique and different about Jersey Girl in the coming year? I think that’s an important element, to be sure that our partner distributors are on the same page that we’re on. We all want to be pushing in the same direction. That’s a big part of it as well.” Jersey Girl Brewing operates from a 10,000 square foot facility, with a tasting room, and separately a private event space that can hold about 75 to 100 people. “The biggest thing is we’re trying to continue to build for the community a destination for people to come

and hang out and have a good time - to get out of their house and have fun,” Aaron says. “We’ve added more entertainment, we’ve added more events, we’ve become a very strong destination for people who want to hold their event in the community or locally. It could be any number of things. Many of them are fundraisers, where we get together and help nonprofits to run an event where they can raise money and build their brand.” Jersey Girl Brewing also does more of its own volunteer charity work as well. Aaron adds, “Right now, we’re doing Autism Awareness Month, and the proceeds of a special release beer sales are going to a local school that works heav-

ily with autistic kids, and we also do a golf outing every year, and the proceeds of that go to St. Jude’s.” “There are a lot of positive things we do,” Aaron says. “Hopefully we might bring a little light fun to everybody’s life through the different beers we do and the interesting things we do with beer. Hopefully most people really gravitate to Jersey Girl Brewing because of that.” Jersey Girl Brewing, located at 426 Sand Shore Road in Mount Olive will be holding a variety of summer events. For more information, visit the Jersey Girl Brewing Facebook page, or their website, www. jerseygirlbrewing.com.

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Mount Olive High School Begins Flag Football Team

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Jess Jobbins, under pressure from Gabrielle Drucks, rears back to pass as Coaches Brian O’Connor and Kristina Danella watch.

MOUNT OLIVE - Girls flag football has touched down at Mount Olive High School. About two dozen girls in grades 9–12 made the cut for the new team’s inaugural season. Practices began in early March, with team members

team plays against other school teams from the area. The team will play its first game on April 13 against the Passaic County Technical Institute, defending state champs. “It’s all about creating opportunities for kids,” said Su-

Many of the players participate in other varsity sports during the fall and winter seasons. The flag football team provides students with another way to compete during the spring. MOHS junior Julia Klatt, an athlete who plays varsity soccer and basketball, didn’t have much experience playing football. That didn’t stop her from trying out. She found a team spirit different than on other teams. “I enjoy it,” she said. “Some teams can be stressful. This team, you can just have fun.” Teachers Brian O’Connor

spending time both out on the field and inside learning defensive and offensive plays. Although it’s officially run as a club since flag football isn’t recognized as a varsity sport by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, the

perintendent Robert Zywicki, Ed.D. about starting the team. “From my own personal experience, I know how important team sports are in helping young adults develop life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and confidence.”

Former Marauder Softball Star Sparkling as a Montclair State Red Hawk

BY STEVE SEARS STAFF WRITER

MOUNT OLIVE - For Alyssa Borozan, playing shortstop this season for the Montclair State University Red Hawks softball team was certainly a change, but she was up to the task. “I hadn’t played shortstop since I was younger,” Borozan says. “So, to be back in the position, it’s different than being an outfielder, so I had to just get back into learning it, and the biggest challenge I think was just getting my confidence in the spot.” Challenge accomplished. After all, the MSU senior is no stranger to inheriting different defensive positions on the diamond to help her team. During a softball career that has taken her from Mount Olive youth sports to Mount Olive High School, and then to County College of Morris and now Montclair State, she’s been a catcher, left fielder, and both a starting and relief pitcher. “I’d been playing left field all four years of high school - I was a left fielder and a pitcher – and at CCM I was a catcher, and I came here and I was a left fielder all last year,” she explains. “I

really felt confident in left field. I was a good player, I could make good plays, and I wanted to have that same confidence at shortstop. I think as we play more games, that confidence has been building for me.” If wishing to tag Borozan with a nickname, perhaps “Confidence” is it. The attribute is perfect for her, as is gratitude. Prior to Montclair State, Borozan spent two years at CCM, and she recognizes the special times in Randolph under coach Greg Wardlow. “That was a great team to be a part of,” she says. “We went to the Junior College World Series my freshman year. I was a catcher there, and I hadn’t been a catcher since I was 10 or 11 years old, but they needed a catcher.” She adjusted, and was named Second Team All-American in the junior college sect. “That program provided a great stepping stone for me in my transition from high school to a four-year college. It was just a great transition place for me.” It all started in Mount Olive, where in addition to soft-

and Kristina Danella coach the team. O’Connor teaches physical education at MOHS and serves as the head coach of the boys varsity football team; Kristina Danella is a Mount Olive Middle School special education teacher in her first year with the district. “The coaches are great, very helpful with the plays and telling us where we should be,” said sophomore Gabrielle Drucks. “We do similar plays to the boys teams.” A grant from the NFL helped pay for some of the team’s startup expenses.

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MOUNT OLIVE HIGH SCHOOL

BY STEVE SEARS STAFF WRITER

Ryan Tatarka’s First Full Season at Helm of Tri-op Hockey a Success

MOUNT OLIVE - When you speak with Ryan Tatarka, you can hear and even feel the passion in his voice. A former successful Hackettstown Tiger athlete, he just completed his first full season as head coach of the three school tri-op team in the Morris County Scholastic Ice Hockey League. The MOHOHA (Mount Olive, Hopatcong, Hackettstown Ice Hockey) team this season finished with a record of 17 – 5 – 3. “I was a part of the program last year. We just played our divisional schedule due to COVID, and we ended up in the Haas Cup final last year, but lost in overtime (3 -2 to Mountain Lakes),” Tatarka explains. “Then this year, the same results (versus West Morris Central, 2 1), but we had a little bit more of a successful season in terms of just getting our name out there, kind of making sure that people are aware that we even have a program at this point. It was definitely a step in the right direction. We’re looking forward to continued success hopefully, and sustained success is most important.” Tatarka, a 28-year-old Byram resident, played hockey during his freshman season at Hackettstown, and then moved on

to play spring hockey for Pope John of Sparta while simultaneously playing baseball for the Tigers. Tatarka has coached baseball for the past seven years and football for the last five at Hackettstown, and heading into this season, dealing with three schools and their administrations, preparation was for him a must. “The number one thing is communication.” He says. “And I think that in terms of my expectation for the season, I feel like it was fairly successful because the kids had a really good experience. The kids worked really hard, improved, and became a little bit more accountable. I think that wins and losses are a great metric to define success, but I feel, as a program, we feel like what we do outside of the games are going to speak more loudly, and then the games are going to happen the way that they happen, essentially. So, if we do what we’re supposed to do, we feel like it’s kind of bouncing our way more often than not.” Tony Villante was Tatarka’s gridiron coach at Hackettstown, Gary Poyer his baseball coach. Both inspired him, and he also credits being an assistant coach for current Hackettstown football coach, Carl “C.J.” Robinson, as being key in in develop-

ing his own coaching skills. “He is by far probably the person that I learned the most from,” Tatarka says of Robinson. “He leads by example, is extremely detail oriented; he’s not necessarily result oriented. He does the little things right. He has a program that’s not just about the sport he coaches; it’s about the kids, and the kids’ experience.” And, at age 28 and just 10 years the senior of many of his players, Tatarka sees that as an asset. “Absolutely,” he says. “I think that me being on the younger end, the kids kind of gravitate towards me. The verbiage is a lot of the same, the way that we speak and the way we carry ourselves. And the implementation of technology is something that we’ve had to rely on due to COVID, and I think that it’s allowed me to foster that relationship. And I think that the kids understand that I’m 28 years old, some of them are 18 years old. We’re not that much of a difference, but they also understand that I’m there for them, and that I’m willing to do the things that any adult would be willing to do for them.” Whether players or fans, Tatarka admires the youths in his program, and the fact that coming from different schools

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doesn’t hinder their comradery. “My goal is to create that unity between these three schools because, when you go to our games and you talk to these kids or you talk to the kids in the stands, they don’t care where each other are from,” Tatarka states. “They’re happy to support their teammates, their neighbors, whoever it may be. And I think that’s something that we want to do as a program, is to get people to notice that we may be three programs or three different schools from three different counties, but we’re a group of kids that are working hard to accomplish our goals.” Tatarka, who teaches 8th grade science in the Chatham Township school system, credits his wife and fellow educator, Victoria, with her support. “I don’t get to where I want to be

Ryan Tatarka delivering during his days as a Hackettstown Tiger pitcher (courtesy of Ryan Tatarka)

if I don’t have the support from her,” he says with great admiration. “I coach three sports; it’s a lot of time away from home. She absolutely is 100% support-

ive of me, and I don’t get to do the things I want to do if I don’t have her support, which is great to have.”

Former Marauder... FROM PAGE 10 omore year was perhaps her best. One highlight reel moment that 2016 season was her two-run homerun in the last inning that gave the 8th-seeded Marauders a huge 2-1 upset over the top seeded Ridgewood Maroons in the North I Group IV tournament’s second round. “That was one of my favorite memories. We won that game, and upset the number one seed.” She got her 100th career hit during her junior year against Pequannock, and then in her senior season, in addition to playing left field, she recorded 25 strikeouts as a pitcher while posting a 4 -2 record, and she finished her Mount Olive career by batting .513 with 28 runs batted in and 24 runs scored. The 2018 Marauders finished with a 21 – 6 record, and the club won the North I Group IV title. “That was also an amazing memory,” Borozan recalls. “I remember so distinctly pitching eight or nine innings. We had Lindsey Walter come in in the 10th, and winning that game just meant so much to me as a graduating senior and to my team. It was just a really great softball program. It made me the softball player I am today.” Entering MSU after her time at CCM, Borozan during her junior 2021 season batted .308,

Alyssa Borozan as a Red Hawk shortstop. Photo credit: Trevor Giesberg.

and had 20 hits and 19 runs batted in while starting every game. She also led the team with six stolen bases while being named to Second Team All-NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference), and she credits 32-year head coach, Anita Kubicka, with encouraging her. “Coach Anita pushes you to be the best player you can be. Even when you think you’re doing all you can, she tells you that you can do even more than that. And when you’re down on yourself, she always still be-

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AREA - Dr. Helene T. Nguyen of Hackettstown’s Feet ‘N Beyond of New Jersey tells a painful story. “It’s touched me and to this day,” she says. “I had a 92-year-old patient that came in because of her foot deformity, which were bunions and hammertoes. Her doctor was not clear on the foot procedure or a traditional way to correct her foot problem and told her to live with it. And she’s very active at 92. She drove herself, came to see us, and said, ‘Can you do something for me?’ She even had her shoes cut out to accommodate the bunion!” Dr. Nguyen “felt” and saw both the woman’s emotional and physical pain. “The two pains collided,” she says. “That’s really how I feel about the whole, entire foot health care overall. With the medicine and techniques we have, we have the solutions. The patient doesn’t have to go under anesthesia, no hardware, and virtually low risk. Patients even walk the same day as their procedure.” Dr. Nguyen and her husband, Dr. Yong J. Zhu, opened Hackettstown’s Feet ‘N Beyond in 2007. The practice re-

cently celebrated its 15th anniversary. With Feet ‘N Beyond, the concern is, yes, proper care of a patient’s foot ailment and they do it with the safest, minimally invasive, most effective, and innovative techniques available. That’s the “feet” end. However, there is the previously-mentioned emotional side as well. The “beyond” is Drs. Nguyen and Zhu taking the time to get to know the patient, asking what the patient does with their feet, when their pain arises and how often, and what the foot ailment prevents them from doing? “This is something that has always been the hallmark of what we do in our office and in our practice,” Dr. Nguyen says. “Our mission is to listen to the patient. Coming from a medical background, I’m a surgeon, and when I see a patient with a foot problem, I can do so many things. But is that really what the patient wants? That’s where there’s a disconnect in the relationship between doctors and patients. That’s not how it’s supposed to be; we’re supposed to be working together. I tell patients, ‘It takes two to tango’.” The foot care duo, fellow

New York Podiatry Medical School graduates and parents of one son, 7-year-old Nathan, initially started out doing work with a local hospital, and then started Feet ‘N Beyond as a part-time practice, which has since grown into full-time endeavor the past five years. The unveiling of the Mountain Avenue location opened a lot of opportunities to help the community. “We’re on a very busy street in Hackettstown, and that’s how and why I got involved with the Hackettstown Business Improvement District from a community perspective,” Dr. Nguyen says. “We offer different events; one example is free foot screenings just to help people. There are so many myths, so many misconceptions that are untrue, and we kind of demystify a lot of medical issues that involve feet. We like to educate the community, and that’s what we’ve tried to do. Part of our mission is to educate patients that there is a solution, that there are options.” Regarding the rest of the Feet ‘N Beyond team, which Dr. Nguyen says she and Dr. Zhu rely on greatly, there is a fondness. These folks have

been on the journey as well. “We always appreciate past staff members and current staff members,” Dr. Nguyen states gratefully. “We appreciate that they are here to help us to care for people and are aligned with our vision.” Feet ‘N Beyond of New Jersey has their patient’s both good foot health and overall happiness in mind. The practice offers hope to patients who want to live minus foot deformity and pain. “We have

our foot structure from our parents, our grandparents, and when it gets to us, now we have a choice to decide how to take care of it, to be healthy,” Dr. Nguyen says. And since 2007, the answer is available for Hackettstown and the communities nearby. “There is a solution and that’s why Dr. Zhu and I made the decision to have in-office procedure suite. Performing minimally invasive techniques and to be able to get the patient back to

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MOUNT OLIVE - Cavalry Bible Chapel wasn’t always at its current address of 76 Main Street in Flanders. When it opened up in 1983, for a full year and a half it ran its prayer group sessions at a local elementary school, as well as in the homes of church members who would do the work of setting up the necessary space fit for a sizable gathering, and then disassemble everything back into place. Now, quickly approaching its 40th anniversary on Main Street, Pastor Donn Heinrich’s main difficulty is the upkeep of the church itself. “It’s certainly a good problem to have,” says Heinrich. The Chapel, which is a small independent Baptist church, began out of a need for families of a prior church, many of whom today still travel between 20 and 30 minutes to attend service each Sunday, to have a place of worship that not only centered itself on its belief in the biblical texts, but practiced the message of those texts in action each day. Heinrich, at the helm since 2001 and whose father was the previous pastor, earned a college degree in bible studies from Bob Jones University, and continued on at BJU to earn masters degrees in pastoral studies and counseling. Heinrich’s career as pastor, he says, has filled his life with countless opportunities for growth. Now in his mid-50s, he acknowledges the otherwise obvious fact that neither he, nor any one of us, will ever arrive at spiritual perfection, but the point of it all—the studying of scripture and the cultivation of those lessons in daily practice and thought—is to aim for such perfection anyway.

Through it all, it helps to have had a solid example of just what it takes to live the life of faith, one gift among many his father gave him. Heinrich says he saw a good example of what it meant to be a Christian through his father, a man committed to the Bible, to establishing a relationship with God and to have it serve as his primary source of guidance in his every action. “Watching my father when I was growing up was a very impactful experience for me,” says the pastor. “I saw the life of faith from the inside out while growing up, and in my own home, the faith lived out, and had a profound effect on me.” When preaching, Heinrich proceeds by biblical book, each of which can contain years’ worth of lessons to unpack, analyze, discuss, and apply. He spent two years discussing the Book of Jeremiah and is now on the book of Hebrews, one he originally wanted to push

through in thirteen weeks but found the time constraint too overbearing to fully excavate the book’s lessons. “To fully discuss any of these books can take a very long time,” he laughs, referring to books in both New and Old Testaments. “I try to rotate the books we discuss so that it’s not always in the New Testament but in the Old Testament as well. I read through the Bible myself in the year. I refresh my own sense of the books and what I’ll be focusing on during gatherings.” Heinrich cites the Book of Psalms as the place where he opens to most often now, as he gets older. “As a kid, I’d often wonder why the older folks loved the Psalms so much. And I find myself gravitating to them more often than not these days,” he says. “We enter into the stories of the psalmist, and see the challenges of life in there, these very real, very relatable problems people face every day.”

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its completion, before moving on to the next one. Calvary Bible Chapel offers Sunday school service at 9:45 every Sunday morning, followed by regular service at 10:45 am, where those who come will read and discuss passages of scripture at length. Following the 10:45 service there is an afternoon service, which is brief. Many of the Chapel’s

newest members begin their attendance here, and proceed to the 10:45 service as they come back. Wednesday service offers readings of shorter passages of scripture, and where the smaller gatherings allow for a more personal atmosphere. For more information on Calvary Bible Chapel, visit www.calvaryflanders.com.

MOUNT OLIVE - Mount Olive High School was recently named one of the best high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report. MOHS ranked in the top 8% of high schools nationwide and received an overall score of 91.6%. The scoring criteria included college readiness, the percentage of students completing AP courses, the graduation rate, and the percentage of students proficient in math, reading, and science. “Everyone in the school community is brimming with pride and Marauder spirit at the national recognition,” said Superintendent Robert Zywicki, Ed.D. “Whenever I step foot into the high school, there is always a palpable energy and sense of purpose. From engineering and entrepreneurship to t.v. production and robotics, the breadth of programs and extracurriculars provide every student the ability to pursue courses of interest and which

prepare them for college and a fulfilling career.” Over the past several years, MOHS has continued to grow and evolve. Innovative new courses in computer science, business, anatomy, social studies, and special education were added. The school has also made a concerted effort to encourage all students to enroll in challenging high-level coursework. Additional partnerships were formed with several universities. This allows students to receive college credit by taking college courses at MOHS, taught by MOHS teachers. More AP classes were added, too, bringing the total to nearly 30, and the district adopted an AP financial incentive program to help pay for AP exam registration fees. The incentive program helps overcome any cost barriers that were dissuading students from underrepresented demographics from pursuing AP courses.

Earlier this spring, the school and district received two other honors. MOHS was chosen as one of 16 model schools by the International Center for Leadership in Education, an organization that supports effective instructional practices that lead to accelerated learning for all students. A team from the school district will present details of the high school’s unique programming at the 30th annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida in late June. The district as a whole was also honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, in association with the University of Kansas. The honor is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. This is the sixth consecutive year the district has been recognized by NAMM.

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Morris County Adopts 2022 Budget Without An Increase in Tax Rate

AREA - Morris County’s 2022 Budget was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, who held the tax rate stable for another year as they expanded funding for public safety and health, infrastructure projects, human services, education and economic development. “Our 2022 Budget provides the high level of services Morris County residents have come to expect, especially since the pandemic hit, yet it also delivers the type of fiscal prudence demanded by tax-paying families dealing with historic inflation in America. This is the third consecutive year we have prevented an increase in the county tax rate. Still, we were able to increase spending on public health and public safety,” said Commissioner Deborah Smith, a member of the Board of Commissioners’

Budget Committee. The $331.1 million 2022 Budget includes a $62.5 million Capital Spending Plan for the calendar year, which will be offset by $30.4 million in grants, and the budget buffers the county against unforeseeable economic changes by anticipating a $57.9 million fund balance. That balance marks a $1.7 million increase over last year, solidifying the prospects of Morris County maintaining an AAA Bond rating, which it has held for 46 years. “Maintaining our AAA standing is important to every resident because it enables our towns and school districts, as well as the county, to borrow funds for our important infrastructure projects at the best possible finance rates, saving everyone money in both the short and long term,” said Commissioner Deputy Di-

rector John Krickus, Chair of the Board’s Budget Committee. The 2022 spending plan also includes an estimated $34.3 million in educational, cultural and economic development incentives, and dedicates $68.3 million to public safety programs and another $36.6 million toward health and human services programs. “Community-based human service initiatives, such as programs for mental health and drug addiction treatment, along with senior nutrition programs, veteran services and even employment training, are heavily supported by this budget,” said Commissioner Kathryn DeFillippo, a member of the budget committee. The budget includes Morris County’s contribution to the $24.8 million creation of the Morris County Vocational School District’s new Career

Training Center at the County College of Morris in Randolph. The two-story, 45,940 square-foot Center will be financed by $6.2 million from the county and $18.6 million from state under Securing Our Children’s Future (SOCF) Bond Act. The Center has the potential to add 500 more students to the School District, providing them with the skills and training leading to lucrative careers, while expanding the diversity of the county’s workforce and helping leading industries in the region to grow, prosper and improve the area’s economy. Critical Community Investments Among the educational, cultural and economic development incentives included in the 2022 Budget are: • $18.9 million to support the County College of Mor-

ris, Morris County Vocational School District, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Morris County Superintendent of Schools Office • $8.9 million to support the 20,394-acre Morris County Park System • $5.7 million for the Morris County Library and Morris County Heritage Commission • $816,000 for Economic Development and Tourism The $62.5 million Capital Spending Plan prioritizes road resurfacing with $14 million earmarked for work on 25.6 miles in 15 towns. Another $2.8 million is slated for intersection improvements, and $6.83 million is dedicated to bridge and culvert projects. Road Resurfacing Projects Include: • 2.5 miles of Park Avenue from Columbia Turnpike to Route 124 in Madison, Florham Park

and Morris Township • 2.5 miles of Village Road in Harding Township • 2.2 miles of Fairmount Road in Washington Township • 2.2 miles of Green Pond Road in Rockaway and Jefferson townships Intersection Improvements Include: • Boonton Avenue at Taylortown Road, Montville Township • Flanders Netcong Road and Main Street Intersection with Route 206, Mount Olive • Guide Rail Upgrades and Installations throughout the County Bridge & Culvert Projects Include: • Dickson’s Mill Road Bridge in Harding Township • Hurd Street Bridge in Mine Hill Township • Pleasant Hill Road Bridge in Mount Olive

AREA - Local citizen groups fighting to protect water, other environmental resources, and cultural and historic treasures in northern New Jersey’s Highlands Region are invited to apply for grants up to $5000 through the New Jersey Highlands Coalition’s 2022 Small Grants Program. Applications must be received by June 21, 2022. Grants will be presented on October 12 at the N.J. Highlands Coalition’s 2022 Annual Meeting. “Our Small Grants Program is one of the unique strengths of the Highlands Coalition,” said Julia Somers, Executive Director. “We work at the state and regional levels, but most members of our coalition are from local grassroots groups

who are in touch with breaking issues in their communities. They’re our early warning system for threats such as giant warehouses proposed on prime farmland. In addition to giving these groups financial assistance that primes the pump for their own fund-raising, we also offer counseling based on our hardwon experience.” Historic projects include “brick-and-mortar” projects for specific historic sites or districts. This is the sixteenth year of the Coalition’s Small Grants Program for environmental projects and the eighth year for projects that protect cultural, historic, and archaeological resources in the Highlands, an important part of the Highlands Regional Master Plan.

Grassroots organizations are defined as non-governmental organizations with a total annual operating budget of less than $200,000. It is not necessary that the organization be incorporated. To be eligible to apply for a grant, an organization must become a member of the Coalition, but dues are as low as $20 a year. Grants from the Highlands Coalition cannot be used for political purposes. A grassroots group may apply for one or more grants, either environmental, cultural or components of both. But the total amount requested by any one organization cannot exceed $5000. Grant applications should meet at least one of the following five criteria, with the items

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County College of Morris President Iacono Receives Distinguished American Award

AREA - County College of Morris (CCM) President Anthony J. Iacono has joined a prestigious group of award recipients recognized by The Greater Morris County Chapter of The National Football Foundation and College Hall

of Fame. The organization presented Iacono with its Distinguished American Award at the Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner on March 31 at The Madison Hotel in Morristown. According to Matthew

T. Sellitto, president of the Greater Morris County Chapter, the young scholar-athletes are chosen by a formula of 40 percent academics, 40 percent athleticism and 20 percent citizenship. “With that in mind, we try to hon-

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of the scholar-athlete award recipients along with their coaches and families. “Great players inspire others, and we are all inspired by you,” remarked Iacono. “Remember, in student-athletes, student comes first. CCM honors your efforts on the field and in the classroom.” CCM admires its own

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scholar-athletes, many who have received individual academic and athletic honors. In recent years CCM’s athletic teams earned Region XIX championships. This includes Women’s Volleyball who hold the title as 2022 GSAC Champions and also Men’s Golf, 2021 GSAC Champions. “Many of our teams were regional champs during their last season of play,” said Iacono, with some teams pausing for the last two seasons due to the pandemic. In 2019, the Men’s Basketball team was GSAC Champions, in addition to being named Garden State Conference Champions in 2018. The 2019 Women’s Softball team were also GSAC Champions, plus District Champions - NJCAA National Tournament. CCM is currently ranked #1 in New Jersey for best associate degrees and in the top 1.8 percent of the best community colleges nationwide by Intelligent. The college continues to maintain its #1 position in the state in PayScale’s “Best Community Colleges in New Jersey by Salary Potential,” a distinction it has held for five years in a row. To learn more about CCM, visit www.ccm. edu/.

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Ten Years Later: Morris County Flood Mitigation Program is a Success

AREA - Morris County’s innovative flood mitigation program hit a milestone in March, turning 10 years old and helping towns to obtain 84 floodprone properties that have been restored to open space. The program, which has operated since 2012 through the Morris County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust, supplements state and federal programs by helping towns obtain flood-prone lots from willing sellers. The county funds go directly to the municipalities, which purchase the properties from willing sellers and must maintain the land as public open space. “Ten years ago, our board decided to take a sliver of our tax-payer approved open space dollars and dedicate them to buying out flood-prone properties. Right out of the gate,

the program won two environmental awards from the State of New Jersey for its innovation. It hadn’t been done before,” said Stephen H. Shaw, a member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and liaison to the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation, which manages the program. By removing the homes and restoring the properties to open space, the land can better absorb flood waters and protect other nearby properties from flooding. The program also offers communities more open space, helps constantly flooded homeowners move out and even eases burdens on first responders who must occasionally rescue people from their flooded buildings. To date, the program has allocated $9.6 million to obtain properties in eight Morris

County towns. The Morris County Flood Mitigation Program has been involved in the purchase of 84

AREA - A group of students at County College of Morris, calling themselves the Tidy Titans, recently crushed the American Statistical Association (ASA) national Data Fest competition for community colleges, winning both Best in Show and Best Use of Statistical Analysis. Coming up winners, earning two of three awards, were Dylan Jay, of Mendham; Paul Cohen, of Morris Plains; Angela Cavalli, of Dover; Maxwell Bilyk, of Lake Hopatcong; and Zach Herman, of Denville, all students in CCM’s Data Analytics Certificate Program. In the weekend-long competition, the CCM team analyzed data provided by the Yale School of Medicine, consisting of 2 million rows and 131 columns, to determine how Elm City Stories – a game-based program to teach adolescents about making good decisions and avoiding risky behavior – can identify at-risk students. “Dylan led the team, plowing through the data dictionaries and figuring out what all the codes meant,” says Professor Kelly Fitzpatrick. “Paul spent time helping everyone better understand the games and did a great job demoing the games for the class. Max programmed the analysis in Python, while Angela and Zach worked in R. The team then spent five hours on Sunday finalizing their results. They choose to perform cluster analysis in Tableau after tiding the data in R/Python.” “I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such a talented team of students for this competition,” says Cavalli of her experience competing in Data Fest. “I have been learning R this semester in Professor Fitzpatrick’s Data

Science class, which proved to be very useful to tidy the data we received and present a meaningful takeaway. The experience has motivated me to take my coding skills to the next level.” Data Fest was founded in 2011 and has grown into a popular and intense competition for undergraduate students from around the nation. “We are so very proud of our students and the knowledge and the skills they have gained,” says Fitzpatrick. CCM offers a credited certificate program in data analytics. Recognizing the high demand for data analysts, Fitzpatrick applied for and received a $235,000 National Science Foundation grant in 2020 to

launch the program. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that data analytic jobs will grow 34 percent by 2026. The CCM Data Analytics Certificate consists of five courses for a total of 16 credits that can be completed over the course of two semesters. Students in the program learn R, Tableau, Python and SQL programming languages and are qualified to pursue immediate employment upon earning their certificate. No prior experience in statistics or computer programming is necessary as the program includes an entry level course in Python and lower-level math pre-requisite statistics and data science courses. To learn more, visit https://bit. ly/CCM-DataAnalytics/.

properties, with towns using the county funds in conjunction with other funds from the Federal Emergency Man-

agement Agency (FEMA), the New Jersey Green Acres/Blue Acres program and, in some cases, municipal contributions. Five of the 84 properties were located in the floodprone Midwood Road section of Lincoln Park, next to the banks of the Pompton River, where a total of 20 homes were purchased, removed and returned to natural lands in recent years. On April 7, that area was under water again after heavy rains hit northern New Jersey, deluging the region and leaving many riverside properties in Morris County flooded. This time, there were 20 less structures underwater along Midwood Road and the river waters were more quickly absorbed. On average, for every $1 spent by the county of flood mitigation, there have been $7 in benefits to the participating

towns and county, according to the Office of Planning and Preservation. The Flood Mitigation Program is structured with two basic funding tracks, according to Program Coordinator Virginia Michelin. The Match Program offers up to a 25 percent county match to state and federal buyouts. The CORE Program is designed to catch homes that have fallen through other agency’s funding nets, with Morris County providing up to 75 percent of the acquisition cost. Grant applications are considered by the county Flood Mitigation Committee from municipalities on behalf of willing sellers. Every project is subject to a detailed benefit-cost analysis based on FEMA computer models.

CCM Students Win Two of Three Awards in National Data Fest Competition

(l-r) The Tidy Titans team of CCM students who won two of three prizes in a recent national data analytics competition, Angela Cavalli, Zach Herman, Maxwell Bilyk, Dylan Jay and Paul Cohen.

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Morris County is Again Ranked “Healthiest” in New Jersey

AREA - Morris County has been ranked again as the No. 1 healthiest county in New Jersey in an annual, national study released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. “This is wonderful and welcome news, and I think we earned it. The report says Morris County ranked very well on many factors, such as a long life-expectancy, high education levels and opportunities for social associations, while having some of the lowest rates in New Jersey of unemployment, violent crime and child poverty,” said Tayfun Selen, Director of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners. The “2022 County Health Rankings,” a national study of counties in all 50 states, annually places Morris County at the top of its list. Leading community factors examined in the study are crime, education, environment, financial success, disease and mortality rates, lifestyle habits and the availability of nutritional foods, medical care and opportunities to exercise. “The County Health Rankings model illustrates a broad vision for health. The model shows that policies and programs at the local, state, and federal levels play an important role in shaping health factors that in turn, influence a community’s health outcomes. By

implementing strategies that target the specific health challenges of a community, there is an opportunity to influence how long and how well people live,” the report notes. The Commissioners celebrated the report, adding that the No. 1 ranking is a product of decades of work by committed public servants and residents throughout the county. “We’re naturally appreciative and proud of this continuous top ranking as the healthiest county in New Jersey. Most people who live here already know we are one the best places anywhere to work, raise a family and live, and that did not happen by chance,” said Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus. “Morris County can point to generations of residents who have worked and pursued opportunities for themselves and their children by increasing the quality of education, creating a strong economy and employment opportunities, leading New Jersey in open space preservation and with the number one county park system.” The Board of County Commissioners cited a few recent pursuits undertaken to maintain the public health, including: • Continued protection of open space, 17,682 acres to date, and enhancement of the largest county park system in New Jersey, with over 20,394 acres of parkland, 38 recre-

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ational facilities and more than 253 miles of trails. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents took refuge there, with park and trails visitation increasing fourfold. • Long term investments in education, specifically the County College of Morris and the Morris County Vocational School District to enhance skills development, continuously improve the career opportunities and incomes of the local labor force, and to attract business investments. • The MCVSD will be expanded by 30 percent after construction begins this year on the district’s new Career Training Center on the college campus, which is designed to provide students and adults the technical skills demanded by the state’s leading industry clusters. • Morris County is consistently ranked as having the lowest or second lowest unemployment rate because of its

business-friendly relationship with leading employers and the educational and employment opportunities created here. • Morris County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was heralded as a model in New Jersey by state officials and financial rating houses alike • emergency management leaders were recognized for their strategic distribution of personal protection equipment, as well as their successful set up and operation of a regional vaccination center and local testing sites • the county launched several programs to assist the county’s most vulnerable populations with access to food, shelter, healthcare, vaccines and testing • the commissioners formed a task force to continuously examine the economic and financial impact of the pandemic, resulting in rating houses continuously maintaining Morris

County’s AAA rating. “We are proud to be ranked number one in the state. When human services, public health and healthcare collaborate, there is greater opportunity to identify and address social determinants of health at the local level, and promote health equity” said Laura O’Reilly Stanzilis RN, Executive Director of the North Jersey Health Collaborative, who also sits on the Morris County Human Services Advisory Council and works with area nonprofits. The national report concluded that such factors as employment opportunities and resulting income directly impacts the type of health factors that led to Morris County’s top ranking. It also stated that local, state and federal policies and programs can have a major impact on the overall health of a community. “There is a wide range of policies, programs, systems, and environmental changes that can make a difference lo-

cally. Some interventions target individual behaviors, such as influencing dietary choices, exercise levels, or alcohol consumption. Other strategies try to tackle systems and structures, such as enhancing opportunities for education, stimulating economic development, and increasing neighborhood safety,” the report states. “Health factors represent things that, if modified, can improve length and quality of life. They are predictors of how healthy our communities can be in the future. The four health factor areas in the model include Health Behaviors, Clinical Care, Social & Economic Factors, and Physical Environment. Health outcomes represent how healthy a county is right now. They reflect the physical and mental well-being of residents through measures representing the length and quality of life typically experienced in the community,” the report states.

Mount Olive Native, New Jersey State Police Colonel Shares Career Insights with Centenary University Students

AREA - When it comes to getting career advice, Centenary University criminal justice majors go right to the top: Col. Patrick J. Callahan, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, recently visited a criminal justice course designed to encourage exploration of the job opportunities and issues facing law enforcement today. Called Careers in Criminal Justice, the course is taught by Douglas Compton, Ed.D., assistant professor of criminal justice. Col. Callahan said outreach is critical to his role, both to strengthen community relations and recruit the best trooper candidates. “I take great pride in speaking to these students,” explained Col. Callahan, who received a Centenary University Challenge Coin from University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., to honor his visit. “It gives them a greater understanding of what our 100+ years of service look like and how we have evolved over time. It is important to let our citizens and students know what the State Police is all about—it’s not just up and down the Turnpike. There are 120 specialized jobs, and hopefully, I’ve piqued the interest of some students.” During his presentation,

From left, Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D.; Col. Patrick J. Callahan, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police; Centenary University First Lady Jeanne Murphy; and Douglas Compton, Ed.D., assistant professor of criminal justice.

Col. Callahan emphasized that maintaining the professionalism and commitment of his department is something state troopers work at 24/7—even when they’re off duty: “Technology may have changed, but it is still about the dedication of the women and men who serve. In our local communities, everyone knows we are troopers. We coach Little League, teach Sunday school, serve as adjunct professors, and much more. Whether participating in Read Across America for elementary school students or speaking to college students, it’s all part of the job.” Enrolling mostly freshmen, the course is part of Centenary’s Bachelor of Arts in Crim-

inal Justice, which is taught by faculty members who have also worked in law enforcement for many years. The University also offers a master’s degree in leadership & public administration. A former police officer in Washington Township, NJ, Dr. Compton earned his master’s degree in leadership and public administration from Centenary in 2006, along with his doctorate from Centenary in 2019. “My goal is to encourage students to explore as much as possible early in their college careers, so we can get them on the right track later with internships and job placement,” Dr. Compton said. “This course teaches students about the dif-

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ferent areas of the criminal justice system, from law enforcement to the court system, corrections, and well-known entities such as the New Jersey State Police.” Other guest speakers—including several Centenary University alumni who are currently pursuing careers in criminal justice—have represented a broad range of careers in the field, including municipal police, sheriffs, the U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, county prosecutor, homeland security, state corrections, juvenile detention, court administrator, and judge.

Celebrating Memorial Day Around Northern New Jersey

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BY ELSIE WALKER STAFF WRITER

AREA - At 3pm on May 30th, Americans are asked to a observe a moment of silence. As noted on the site of the Memorial Day organization, “The National Moment of Remembrance was created [in 2000] by President William Clinton … to encourage Americans everywhere, to pause for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day, to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all.” Memorial Day dates back to just after the Civil War. It has come to mean a variety of things, but at the heart of the day is remembering those men and women, now gone, who served this country. “Memorial Day means to me a lasting friendship. My dad was in the Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge [World War II]. He served with a man from North Carolina named Robert L. McGaha (known as R.L.). They became fast friends. When the war was over, dad and R.L. came home, but R.L. made the Army a career. My parents and siblings, and myself in my younger years, made trips to North Carolina to visit with the McGaha’s. Although my Dad and R.L. are now in heaven, our family has stayed close with the McGaha family for over 65 years,” shared Amanda Rush of Netcong. Remembering friendships formed during service and honoring those who died was probably part of what was on the mind of those who laid the seeds for Memorial Day. According to a publication put out by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs titled, “The Origins of Memorial Day”, many local communities held ceremonies of remembrance for the fallen shortly after the end of the Civil War. Then, “Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the

Various monuments throughout the Northern New Jersey area.

Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.” However, history.com gives another reason why that date was chosen, “The date of Decoration Day as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.” For many years, the day continued to be known as Decoration Day. It was not an official national holiday, but was marked around the country. In its early days, the focus was on those who died in the Civil War. However, as time passed and the country got into other wars, the focus changed, as noted by history.com, “By the late 19th century, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate [it as] Memorial Day, and after World War I, observers began to honor the dead of all of America’s wars…. in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the

last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.” Over the years, for many families who lost loved ones who served in the military, special traditions became associated with Memorial Day. Sue Labelle, of Madison, recalled the traditions of her family. Those traditions would start before Memorial Day by putting flowers on family graves in Succasunna and then attending a special church service. “On Memorial Day itself, we would attend the Roxbury parade and the ceremony held at Horseshoe Lake Park. My parents always felt that the ceremonies in Roxbury were not to be missed. The ceremony would take place next to the beautiful Roxbury Veteran’s Memorial, which was dedicated twenty years ago on November 11, 2001. The names engraved on the bronze plaques of the memorial include my father, Ken, his brother, Hugh, and all the other veterans of WWII from Roxbury.” The Roxbury Veterans Memorial

is located on Eyland Avenue at the Horseshoe Lake Baseball Field. Many towns have memorials. For example, Netcong has a memorial located on Route 183 which is dedicated to those local residents who lost their lives serving in World War I and World War II, while at the intersection of Willow Grove Road and Main Street in Hackettstown is a Civil War memorial monument. Searching the historical marker database (www. hmdb.org), people can look for memorials in their area. Another way the fallen have been remembered is through street blades, such as the one put up this past fall in Roxbury for Hugh Mooney who died during World War II. “On Memorial Day you can honor the fallen by attending memorial services within your community or laying flowers and planting flags on graves at your local Veterans cemetery. Veterans Day is an opportunity to do the same, but it is also an appropriate time to show your appreciation to Veteran friends and family. You can also recognize Veterans Day by flying

the American flag outside your home, visiting or volunteering at a Veteran facility, attending a local event, and, of course, thanking Veterans and their families for their service,” shared Kenneth Steffan, of Long Valley, Major, U.S. Air Force/New Jersey Air National Guard, retired. Chris Fallon, of Long Valley, whose three sons served in the military, added there is a memorial at Lyons VA Hospital which reminds people of the sacrifices of those wounded in war. Articles on the history of Memorial Day note how the holiday has evolved with many people thinking of the day as the unofficial first day of summer, a day off from work, and a time of picnics and parades. However, at the heart of Memorial Day is the remembrance of those, now gone, who served in this country’s military. The Rev. Hazel Thomas Shue, of Budd Lake, grew up

in a military family. She served as a Chaplain in the US Navy from 1982- 1996 and will tell you she was honored to do so. As she thought about Memorial Day, she reflected how she’s marked it and on something said at a funeral last month for a retired colonel: “Memorial Day was always significant. My parents referred to it as Decoration Day, its original name. We flew the flag, wore patriotic colors and remembered the ‘men’ who served and died. Beginning in 1982, when I became a Navy Chaplain, I participated in many Memorial Day ceremonies. Recently, I attended a Committal Service for a Retired Army Colonel at Arlington National Cemetery. The person in charge said, ‘while burial here is no monetary cost, none of these graves are free. Each of them has been earned with patriotism and sacrifice.’ That is the true meaning of Memorial Day.”

Chapel. During the ceremony, Robert Battistini, Ph.D., associate professor of English, was presented with the United Methodist Church Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award in recognition of his contributions to Centenary’s academic

programs and students. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Battistini is director of the University’s Academic Foundations program, playing a key role in guiding first-year students during their transition to college life. He also cochaired a committee that intro-

duced the University’s revised core curriculum in 2019. Dr. Battistini earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology-Neuroscience from Indiana University, as well as an M.Phil. in English and a Ph.D. in American Literature from Columbia University.

Centenary University students honored include in Morris County: Budd Lake— Louise Coronato, Outstanding Academic Achievement in Education; Dana Weiss, Outstanding Achievement in Sociology. Long Valley—Nicolas Cavallone, Outstanding

Achievement in History, Third or Fourth Year Student. Mount Arlington—Melanie Flynn, The Cathleen Benedict Memorial Scholarship and Warren County: Hackettstown— Brandon Hickey, Outstanding Achievement in Social Work.

Centenary University Recognizes Outstanding Students at Academic Awards Ceremony

AREA - Centenary University recognized 26 students and one faculty member for outstanding achievement at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, April 21. In keeping with Centenary tradition, the event was held in the George H. Whitney

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A Moment in Time from May of 1959: Blessed Be, Earl’s Bountiful Rose Bush BY RICHARD MABEY JR GUEST WRITER

AREA - In May of 1959, I was just four years old. At the time we lived on Madeline Avenue in Clifton. Every Saturday, my mom, my dad, my sister Patti, and myself would take the long ride to a town called Lincoln Park, to have dinner at the old Mabey Homestead. There, my aunts and uncles, cousins, and grandparents would gather to visit my great grandmother, Dora Dolson Mabey. As we would enter the old Mabey Homestead, my three great aunts, Myrtle, Alberta, and Marie would be cooking a big turkey, complete with all the dressings and side dishes. The aroma of apple and blueberry pies would fill the air of the kitchen. At the age of four, I had thought of the old Mabey Homestead as a most magical place. There comes a time when

God’s blessing descends upon a person, and a once-in-a-lifetime moment is etched into the marrow of bone, the fiber of heart, and the sacred core of soul. Such a moment in time, came to me in May of 1958. As my great aunts cooked the big feast for Saturday dinner, Great Grandma Mabey asked me to help her water her flowers. Flowers abounded upon the three-acre estate of the old Mabey Homestead. Flowers of all kinds flourished along Mabey Lane. Great Grandma Mabey would fill her watering can at the outside faucet, then begin her sojourn to water the scores of flowers that adorned her beautiful yard. What is that makes a moment so all unforgettable? What is it about one sacred moment in time, that tears at the deepest chambers of our

heart? O’ dear and cherished grand matriarch of another time, another place, so dearly does thou memory overfloweth in my heart. I remember it like it was yesterday, when Great Grandma Mabey came upon the big rose bush in the front yard of the old Mabey Homestead. The big rose bush grew and flourished between the big farmhouse and the little house, that once stood right at the corner of Mabey Lane and Route 202. “Dicky Jim, I planted this rose bush a long, long time ago. I planted it to honor your Great Uncle Earl. He was killed in World War I,” Great Grandma Mabey gently told me as she reverently watered the beautiful rose bush. I looked up to the eyes of Great Grandma, as her left hand held mine and her right

hand held her watering can. Her eyes began to water as she sprinkled water upon Earl’s Rose Bush. “Dicky Jim, you would have liked your Great Uncle Earl. He would have liked you,” Great Grandma Mabey quietly said to me as she continued to sprinkle water on the beautiful rose bush. “I still miss my boy, Earl,” Great Grandma said as she still held my hand. We turned toward the old Mabey Homestead. We began walking to the front door. In cherished memory, I hold dear to my heart that sacred moment in time that I so dearly shared with my Great Grandma Mabey. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail. com. Please write on the subject line: May Flowers.

My great grandmother, Dora Dolson Mabey, standing in the front yard of the old Mabey Homestead. This photo was taken in 1958.

masters of painting. No artist was off his spectrum of curiosity, and reading, which was already a well-etched habit of his daily life, became a rich source of nourishment for his own great aspiration—self-discovery through self-expression. For Sherman, all painters, however different in style and approach, had at least one trait in common: they each sought to take the formless chaos of reality and distill it onto a canvas as a representable dream uniquely their own. In his studying the lives of the masters, he heard echoes of what his own life might be one day. “I love the history of painting as much as I love the craft side

of it,” says Sherman, recalling the early days of discovering his own style. “I read about all the great masters. Manet, Monet. Matisse would sometimes visit my thoughts as well. I’m a big fan of not just the end result but how it all got there, how these people lived and what they cared about, what happened to them.” Among the artists whose work Sherman fell in love with over that ten-year span was the man he would hail as the greatest abstract painter of his generation: Teaneck native Thomas Nozkowski. Through his lush canvases of color and intricate scale, Nozkowski gave Sherman a vision, as broad as it was

deep, with which to interpret the world around him. Nozkowski’s visual language was bold, colorful, unapologetic. It seemed to emanate from corners of the man’s subconscious that were otherwise inaccessible, immune to any rational attempt at dissection. For Sherman, discovering Nozkowski was a sort of triumphant capstone to a long period of exploring his own secret depths. By then he was already well on his way to his own vision. Now, with a master mentor, he was ready for the next phase of his journey. He saw that Nozkowski was working as the chair of painting at Rutgers University, a position he chose over a similar offer from Yale University after retiring from his job as an advertisement editor for Mad Magazine. Sherman wasted no time. He applied to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, was accepted, and moved to the Garden State beaming at the chance to not only meet but to study under one of his heroes. “I’ve certainly had a few mentors over my career,” says Sherman, “but [Nozkowski] really helped me learn how to see every day, every moment. He showed me how to be fully aware at all times of everything around me. To never skip a thing or to be lazy in my observation of things.”

Out of the qualities Sherman added to his artistic repertoire while earning his MFA at Rutgers, the courage to take a leap ranks amongst the most important. It was a trait that served him well in 2008, during what he calls a “crisis of faith” in his own trajectory, where he questioned whether it was truly necessary for anyone in his generation, including himself, to be making abstract paintings. “It just seemed like a cooked idea, very 20th century,” he says. “I knew that, if I kept going down this path, I’d always be standing in the shadows of greats. I also knew that, if I wanted, I could push myself away from pure abstraction and start playing around with ideas of my own.” From here on, Sherman began boldly incorporating more horizon lines into his work, having internal conversations with himself as he worked regarding whether the painting would be about the sky or the ground, questioning the structure of his work, and whether he could build other, more complex paradigms on them. Asked to give his thoughts on the word “beauty” and what it means to him, Sherman responds; “I think the word ‘beauty’ is a trigger word. All artists are in their own way striving for it, but beauty gets watered down sometimes and gets defined as ‘pretty.’ Beauty is a full

Hackettstown Painter, Inspired by New Jersey Scenery, is Both Student and Teacher of Craft

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HACKETTSTOWN - Early on in Wes Sherman’s marriage about 30 years ago, his wife, who at the time was working her way through a graduate degree, encouraged him to take his fascination with painting a little more seriously. Sherman, who studied biology and physiology in college and was looking for a change of pace in his professional life, took her advice. He quit his job, took up painting, and committed himself to become a full-time artist. During the next decade, while perfecting and honing in on his own style, Sherman, a Tennessee native, would devour everything he could find on the lives and habits of the great

meal, not cotton candy, and I think it exists in two extremes: either you’re so awestruck that you turn foolish in its presence, or you can’t even bear to look at it.” Now living in New Jersey for over twenty years, Sherman considers New Jersey his home. “I consider myself a New Jersey artist, even though I’m not from here,” says Sherman. “Bringing as much light to our community as possible gives me a great deal of joy and satisfaction, both professionally and personally. It’s a very unique place in the country. My work is based on landscapes, and I draw almost all of my ideas from my experiences traveling up and down and across the state.” Sherman is an adjunct professor and is constantly on the move for work, giving him plenty of opportunities to discover and rediscover parts of his adopted state that feed his artistic vision. “I’m very much inspired by New Jersey, and have been since I arrived here over twenty years ago.” As of April 2022, Sherman’s work will be exhibited at the M Galleries of Washington, NJ. The show is called Twenty20, and exhibits twenty British artists and twenty American artists. If you would like to contact the artist, please visit his webpage: www.wessherman.net.

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