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Dental Implants in One Day

ounds too good to be true? Well, yes and no. Let’s start with the basics. A “dental implant” is actually the anchor that goes into the jaw bone. It replaces the root of the tooth, and has nothing to do with the tooth you see in your mouth. Think of it like an iceberg: there’s a good portion of it below the water that you can’t see, and then a smaller portion that you do see. There are many things you can do with this implant. You can connect a single tooth to it, you can replace multiple non-removableteeth with a “bridge,” you can secure a removable denture to multiple implants (which you still take in-and-out of your mouth), or you can connect a full set of permanent teeth to multiple implants. OK, so where does the “one day” come into play? There are times where conditions are ideal so that an implant can be placed into your jawbone, and a tooth (known as a “crown” or “cap”) connected to it. Oftentimes, this is done in the front of the mouth, where esthetics are important. Just note this is a temporary crown, and not your final crown. We usually do not do this for the back of the mouth, where esthetics are not as important. It is also important that you are gentle with this temporary crown: you do not want to use it for biting and chewing while the implant is healing. However, if conditions are not ideal (such as the presence of an infection, the loss of bone, the need of gum grafting), implants cannot, or should not, be placed. This short-term inconvenience is soon forgotten once you re-

ceive your final crown. If you “push the biological limits,” mother nature can push back, and your implant / crown complex can fail. Oftentimes, you will be in a worse position than when you started. “Implants In One Day” is most successful when you have “cross-arch stabilization.” This is when implants are utilized to replace a full arch of teeth (meaning the full upper jaw and/or the full lower jaw). The fact you have multiple implants in the front, back, left, and right that are connected with non-removable teeth provides an excellent healing environment for these implants. This is known as “splinting,” and it provides a very strong and rigid situation. In turn, the success rate of the implants and final prosthesis (teeth) is very high. Caution should be used when applying these principles to a removable denture supported by dental implants. Removable dentures do not provide the rigidity created by cross-arch stabilization. A removable denture can actually weaken implants during their healing phase, and increase the risk of failure. In our office, we perform a lot of implant procedures. Some are “immediate,” where a person receives a tooth on the same day of surgery, and some are “delayed,” where we will wait a period of time for proper healing. Other people will require bone grafting and/or gum grafting, to allow for a long-term, successful result. Not all situations are created equal, and consideration must be applied to each and every person.

One of the most popular services we perform is when a person receives “Implants In One Day.” In one appointment we can remove failing teeth, install multiple dental implants, and connect teeth (temporary teeth) to these implants. Patients walk out the door with a brand new smile. We perform this procedure regularly in our office, and satisfaction rates are incredibly high. So, in summary, “Dental Implants In One Day” is a real thing: we do it all the time. However, remember the tooth (or teeth) you go home with will likely not be your final tooth, but rather a temporary one. Also, the other takehome message here is that not all situations are equal: an individual evaluation should be performed to determine if your condition is one that would be conducive towards a “same day tooth.” About the author: Dr. Ira Goldberg has been performing implant procedures for 26 years. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He performs all phases of implant dentistry at his office in Succasunna, NJ. He also lectures to dentists in the field of implantology. For a free consultation, including a free 3-D scan (if necessary), please call his office at (973) 328-1225 or visit his website at www.MorrisCountyDentist.com Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist, and also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

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Council President Joe Nicastro Announces the TREX Plastic Film Challenge

ne man’s trash is another man’s treasure! That’s the mindset TREX Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, strives to cultivate today through its TREX Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Set to kick off this month, Council President Joe Nicastro wants to educate students as well as the public that plastic waste can find a second life in the form of high-performance. Between now and America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), Nicastro is asking all residents to collect the most polyethylene plastic film for the chance for the township to win a TREX bench that we can use in one of our parks. “I have never liked the use of plastic but understand the convenience of using them,” Nicastro stated. “Just like glass, it took some time for people to realize recycling was better for the environment than throwing in our dumps.” The same is true with plastics. More and more, we have items we purchase and use that we throw into the garbage. “I heard about a program offered from TREX and contacted them to get Mount Olive to participate and help our environment.” You can recycle everything from the usual grocery bag, produce bags, bags that are shipped to your home from online orders and tons more that you would never have thought of. Watch the video to learn about what plastic products can be recycled. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ZDNFXtMu6M0 There are two (2) recycling points to drop off your plas-

tic. You can visit Town Hall inside the foyer and the recycling center. I am asking all residents and organizations to participate in this challenge in helping Mount Olive and our environment by bringing as much plastic as you can to these locations. If you have any questions, please contact me at 973-809-4784 or jnicastro@mtolivetwp.org Join me on Thursday May 20th at 7pm where I will be hosting a public discussion on “Everything you need to know about recycling in Mount Olive” where DPW Director Tim Quinn will be the speaker. Not sure what to do with batteries, paint, electronics or even old pesticides? DPW director Tim Quinn will explain all you need to know about recycling with an informative discussion on all the items you have questions on with regards to how to dispose of them. To register go to https://www. mountolivetwpnj.org/home/events/48131 Built on green values, TREX produces eco-friendly decking and outdoor living products that last – without leaving a lasting impact on the environment. The entire TREX decking portfolio is manufactured from 95% recycled materials, including a combination of reclaimed wood scrap and polyethylene plastic film. In fact, TREX is one of the largest recyclers of plastic film in North America, repurposing more than 1.5 billion plastic bags each year in the making of its high-performance, low-maintenance products.

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

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 diminishing 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 windows closed to prevent allergens from entering your home, try an air filter, vacuum

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From Art to Golf to Travel, Peg Carlson Has Had A Lot to Celebrate for the Past 100 years

hether on the golf course, traveling or enjoying art, Peg Carlson has always made the most of everything in her life. The resident of the House of the Good Shepherd retirement community recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and there has been plenty to celebrate. In between her leisure activities, Carlson was a pretty savvy business person. For many years she worked for a car company as an accountant. She still has the excellent performance review she was presented with, recognizing her as the “Top Girl” in the company. Carlson, who was born on a family apple farm in Chester one of seven children (and where she earned 10 cents for every basket of apples or peaches she picked), was married to her husband Harry for 53 years. They lived for a long time in Randolph before retiring to Vero Beach, Fla. Carlson has been at The House for the past several years. Into her 90s Carlson enjoyed hosting Happy Hours every Friday in her Florida home. She also remained quite athletic. At her 96th birthday she beat several of her nieces in a putting contest! Carlson, known for her straight golf swing, and her husband, played the links a great deal, practically living on the golf course throughout their lives. The two together also enjoyed gardening and travelling including trips to Japan and China, where she walked the Great Wall. Another passion of Carlson’s life was painting, which she enjoyed until her eyesight gave her trouble. In fact, The House started an Art Club as a result of her love of painting. Carlson would paint farm scenes, and also porcelain pieces, flowers on china (even entire sets of china), tea sets, Christmas ornaments, vases and more. Her family’s homes all have touches of Carlson’s work. In her own apartment, as you can imagine, it is filled with works that she painted. Clearly, for Peg Carlson, life has been one beautiful painting.

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5 Ways to Go Beyond Saying ‘Thank You’ to Military Service Members

ow do you thank someone who’s willing to risk their life for yours? When it comes to military service members and their families, advocates say there are many avenues for giving back meaningfully. As part of its “Give More Than Thanks” campaign celebrating 80 years of being the “Force Behind the Forces,” the United Service Organizations (USO) is inviting Americans to take actions that can make a tangible difference in the lives of service members. Here are five ideas to get you started: 1. Offer Skills or Services. Many service members face difficulties translating the skills and experience they acquired in the military to civilian jobs. Others struggle to adjust to the norms of the civilian workforce. Meanwhile, military spouses face professional obstacles throughout their service member’s career due to constant moves and deployments. Consider offering career advice or volunteering to guest lecture via military transition programs, such as the USO Pathfinder Transition Program, which equips service members and military spouses with tools needed to tackle the civilian job market. If you own a business or are a leader in a company, advocate for hiring qualified veterans. By offering practical support, you’re not only thanking service members, you’re helping build an inclusive community that bridges the civilian-military divide. 2. Send a Care Package. Care packages filled with treats and reminders of home let troops know that friends, family and the American people are thinking of them, even from thousands of miles away. However, the process of sending military care packages can be complicated. One easy way to do so is through USO Wishbook, where you can select a symbolic gift from a catalog to be

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

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William “Bill” Wynne

ill was born on March 29, 1922. His life can be best described as the loving husband to Margaret Wynne for 57 years, a father of nine children, a decorated World War II veteran, dog trainer, photographer, awardwinning photojournalist, and an active community advocate. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force 26th Photo Recon Squadron and the 6th Photo Recon Group for 24 months during WWII. He served in the Southwest Pacific and the Far East with the, and at New Guinea, Biak Island, Luzon, Okinawa, and Korea. As an aerial photographer Bill flew 13 combat missions with the 3rd Emergency Rescue Squadron from Biak Island to Ceram, Halmahera, Celebes, Borneo, and Mindanao between September and December 1944. His honorable

service earned him two U.S. Presidential Unit Citations and eight Battle Stars. Bill is widely known around the world as the

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Brieﬂy Recalling the Hackettstown High School 1976 Girls Group 2 State Champion Track Team

By Steve Sears henever she can, Penny Fales travels from her current home in Tennessee to revisit her hometown. And when in town, she’ll stop by at Alumni Field on Willow Grove Street. “When I ran, we ran on that cinder track,” she says of her record-setting Hackettstown High School track days. “And it was after I graduated that they built that track (Morrison Field) that’s closer to the high school. But I have gone down to that old track. I have many memories of that track, training and running there. I mean, it was always four lanes. It’s not even a track anymore, you know, but it’s still there.” She has such fond memories of her time at that spot, as well as running through the streets of Hackettstown. “And I probably was the only woman at the time that did do that,” she says with a laugh. “There wasn’t a lot of runners at that time that would just run the streets of Hackettstown.” And she was among a group of the only young women at the school to do (thus far) something special as a group. Fales, along with Mary Ann Wojcicki, Debbie Sargeant, and Dana Yankiv in 1976 were the backbone to winning the school’s only Group 2 State girls track title.

Fales was a member of the class of 1977, and is the most decorated track star in Hackettstown High School history. Also an accomplished cross-country and gymnastics performer, Fales – her individual accomplishments too numerous to mention - was named to the school’s athletic Hall of Fame in 2018, and that 1976 team is part of Hackettstown Athletics Wall of Champions. Fales, who eventually went on to Penn State University and was an All-American in track and cross country, set many records while at Hackettstown, including being the first New Jersey female athlete to be 2-time NJSIAA Meet of Champions 400-yard dash State Champion (in 1976 and 1977). Still, the team aspect back then, and now in reflection, was most important. “It was always a team effort, we always made sure that,” she says. John Hughes wore many hats in 1976. He was an assistant coach for the 1976 boys track team, athletic trainer, Director of Athletics, and also helped out with the girls’ team. “Her nickname back in the day was ‘Penelope Pitstop,” Hughes recalls of Fales. “She had a great work ethic.” He then adds, “Penny’s dad, Bill, was more instrumental than the girls’ coaches in getting those four (Fales, Wojcicki, Sargeant, and Yankiv) especially, and the other girls and

guys, to the levels that they achieved.” North Hunterdon, Hunterdon Central, and Voorhees were among the stellar competition the team faced. “They were not going to be outclassed,” says Hughes. “They rose to the occasion and did what had to be done.” The Group 2 state title was won on a hot day at Jackson Memorial High School in Jackson, New Jersey. “It was a phenomenal time,” Hughes recalls. “Everybody was ecstatic. I don’t think it really hit home with most of us, either until much later in the

day or a few days later.” As for the team as a whole, he adds, “They were unique. They got what they got because of their work ethic and their ability. And they kept everything in perspective.” Fales adds, “Yes, I did things individually, but we were a part of the Hackettstown High School women’s team, and that was very important that we included everybody. Whether you won or didn’t win, you were a part of the Hackettstown women’s team. And that’s why it was always so successful, because we carried that team spirit.”

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Mount Olive’s Lee Rouson Urges Adolescents to “Move Your Chains”

By Steve Sears ormer New York Giants running back, Lee Rouson, recalls the words spoken to him almost 35 years ago by then-Big Blue defensive coordinator, Bill Belichick. “Lee, there are no shortcuts. So why are we trying to take them?’ he said. And that has stayed with me in my life. Because having that knowledge, right, and then just living my life, I realized there are, surely, no shortcuts. That (Belichick’s statement) is like money, like someone gave me a million dollars and I put it in my bank account, and anytime I want to make a withdrawal, I make a withdrawal because it’s in my bank.” “That’s one of the things I try to teach kids, that you’ve got to make deposits into the bank account of your heart.” Rouson has taken no shortcuts with the development phase of “Move Your Chains,” a new initiative company the Mount Olive resident has founded and of which he serves as Executive Principal. It may have its official beginnings in 2019, but the true genesis dates back to when Rouson worked for the Mount Olive school system. “It actually started with my masters, my MBA program,” he says of his studies at Southern New Hampshire University. “That’s where it was created: in my studies and in my entrepreneurial work. And the concentration was in workplace conflict management. I really wanted to concentrate in that area, because one of the things I’ve learned is that there’s always conflict. Always. I wanted to learn how to manage and mitigate conflict and be able to learn the principles and apply it in the work that I had desire to do.” He put it to use in the Mount Olive school system in the Magellan program, which he calls “a school inside the regular school.” “The role that I played as an athlete was positive role model, a mentor. So, I created a certain type of curriculum.” The program was threelegged, which took place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Fridays, in the first of the three years of his programs, he presented “Move Your Chains.” “What I would do is I would bring my 10-yard marker football chains,” he explains, “and I would put it on the stage. In the middle of those 10 yards on the stage, I’d set up a show – I’d stage a show - with couches and pictures. It was like a TV set. I would have my special guest; I had professional football players,

I had different other types of models, you know a businessman or woman, actors, singers, teachers, administrative – I had people from a teacher to principal - just different people every week. I would have all different kinds and types of models of people.” He’d ask his guests all the same question: Who are you? It was one of the main topics of “Move Your Chains;” you decide who you are and then you become it. It inspired the students. “Convergence of ideas: decide who you are and be who you are,” Rouson says. He now plans to use aspects of the program with adolescents. “This program right here,” explains Rouson, “is going to mainly focus on transformation and transition; young kids transitioning from childhood to adolescence. It’s very important, and one of the reasons why it is important is because, pertaining to deciding who you are, is a creative process in your life. This is part of that transitional learning, the transitional processes in our lives. Because so many kids and so many people get caught up in a certain kind of identity, and then when things aren’t going their way, they just give up. They think that’s just who they are right there. And then, inspired by those moments in their life and experiences and situations they’re in, that can lead to addictions, suicide. Those are two of the greatest things, the biggest things, right there. And then, again, of course, just a lifelong tunnel of just negative choices.” Rouson has introduced “Move Your Chains” first in Sussex County, looking to establish a mentoring relationship with Norwescap, a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1965 which has relationships with the social justice system. “It’s not totally solidified at this point,” Rouson says, “but we are working on it. We’re working towards hopefully working with parents who have been in the social justice system.” “When I’m working with young kids transitioning into adolescence,” he says, “I’m going to focus on transformation and how to continue to grow and learn in life.” He faces his task with exuberance. “I’m excited to do this because, again, there are no short cuts.” For more information, visit www.moveyourchains.com.

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Netcong VFW Post 2347 Needs Help

By Henry M. Holden o you value your freedom? Then thank a vet by supporting the oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization in Morris County, Post 2347. “Our roots go back almost eight decades,” said Steven Niblett, the post commander. “The VFW here in Netcong was formed in 1943 during the WWII, and it has served veterans, and the local Netcong area since then.” Niblett, who joined the VFW in 2009, became the Adjutant for Post 2347 until 2015, when he was elected Post Commander. He was elected District 10 VFW Commander in Morris County. “I’ve been the continual commander since then because I just stay on.” Niblett graduated West Point in 1979, and spent 28 years serving in various countries such as Korea,

Honduras, Iraq and stateside assignments. He retired from the regular army as a lieutenant colonel in 2007, and also served in the Army Reserves. ““I am passionate about the military and

veterans. I joined the VFW to give back to fellow veterans in need and to serve my community. “Our building needs some major repairs. The front wall is decaying. Right now, we

are just patching up what we can, and covering some areas with plastic to stop the leaks. We had some roof repair work done which we had the money for, but this is a new project. We have an

estimate of about $50,000 to make all the repairs.” Heidi Caruso, president of the Mount Olive Kiwanis Club, organized a fundraiser for the Post at Panera simultaneously with the

Greater Roxbury Kiwanis Club at their Ledgewood Panera location. “We were a bit disappointed with the results,” said Caruso. It continued on page 13

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VFW Post 2347 Needs Help... continued from page 12 points to our need to have a more robust publicity campaign.” The Post’s needs have been posted on Facebook. “We’re trying all means to gather the funds needed,” said Niblett. ‘We have a Go Fund Me page but there is not a lot of activity, because we need some publicity, and to share some information. “Being in the VFW is my way of giving back. I had a great opportunity to serve in the military,” said Niblett. “The things I learned as a young man I have carried throughout my life.” “I’d like to see the post continue for another eight decades. I’ll continue to do my best to keep it going. We promote Americanism and patriotism in our schools. It’s especially important for the kids to have that and not lose it. “The building is located near the Route 46 and 206 intersection, in Netcong. It’s right behind Carmines’ Pizza. They are building condos right next to the post, so hopefully we may get a few new members from the condo complex. We are always looking for new members. To join the VFW Post 2347, one must have a DD214 Service Document to prove that he or she served overseas in a hostile war environment.”

“The community can collaborate with us any time by calling us at the post,” Niblett added. “As I said earlier, I am passionate about the military and veterans, especially our veterans in crisis,” said Niblett. According to the VA, male veterans are 18 times more likely to kill themselves than their civilian counterparts, and female veterans are, 250 times more likely to commit suicide than their civilian counterparts. The VA estimates that an average of 20 veterans per day commit suicide. That is 7,300 veterans, men and women, a year who cannot deal with some aspects of their life. Some are physical, others mental and all are irrevocably scarred for life. Veterans in crisis and their loved ones can call, text, or chat to connect with trained VA responders at the free and confidential Veterans Crisis Line. Responders are qualified to deal with any immediate crisis. If you have a veteran relative, or friend, in crisis, and need to speak with a crisis responder, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and Press 1. For more information, on Post 2347 call (973) 347-9858. For general VFW information, visit www.vfw.org or call (609) 393-1929.

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First Time Board of Education Member Christopher Zeier is Loyal to His Home

By Steve Sears hristopher Zeier is all about education – and teachers, especially those who inspire and encourage you. It’s one of the reasons he enjoys his current career. Zeier, 48, grew up in Mount Olive, and works as a Special Education teacher in Washington Township. “I teach behavioral students from sixth to eighth grade,” he says, “and I like to refer to it is square pegs trying to be fit into round holes. It’s just kids that have problems with the normal classroom setting, and they need a little bit more time, they need a little bit more processing, they need a little bit more hand holding. And the regimentation of school is just not their thing, so we try to provide it in kind of a different way.” Zeier, who also worked previously for the Mount Olive School District as a substitute teacher and an assistant coach for the freshman football team, toiled as well for 15 years with AT&T, first in Global Real Estate, then in sales. “When I was with AT&T, I moved down to Florida,” he says, explaining his being drawn to being an educator. “When I took the voluntary incentive retirement package, I went to school down there for film. I actually was trying to become a filmmaker.” To make money, he started substituting on the side and “got bit by the bug.” “So, I changed my major to education and haven’t looked back yet.” Zeier is a few credits shy of his Master’s of Arts in Teaching at Centenary University. Zeier, who initially grew up in the Clover Hill section of Mount Olive and has taught in the neighboring township since 2016, married a Mount Olive High School girl, his wife Cathy, back in 2004, and they are parents of three children. Andrew is 20, and twin daughters, Elizabeth and Isabella, are freshman at Mount Olive High School. “We didn’t meet in high school,” Zeier says of his wife. “We met afterwards at Redwoods, the Mount Olive tradition on Thanksgiving – everybody used to go to Redwoods and meet up.” Why did he decide to run for the Board of Education? “Kind of always having Mount

Olive in my heart, and having education in my heart, I thought it was just a natural move to be a part of the system that makes the changes, or perpetuates the changes that progress the school forward,” says Zeier. “And I’ve learned that Mount Olive has come a long, long way since I was there. And I have to say, I really find it to be one of the top school systems in the state – even above some of the private schools. So, to be a part of that and be an influencer and kind of give back to the school that gave me so much, I thought it was just a natural thing to do.” Zeier, 48, whose term on the Board is three years, applauds the phenomenal job done of addressing the needs of the exceptional students and enriching the education for the struggling. “I think we’re really doing a great job at those folks, and I would like to see more variety, more of rigor for the kids kind of in the middle,” he says. It’s happening, and he sees it. “You’ve got the TV production now, and we’re adding all these different courses to provide like kind of social emotional learning. So, I would just like to make sure that they have all the tools that they need to kind of find their path, and move forward.” He also encourages trade schools and trades for those students who are not college-bound. “These are all fantastic options as well for you to explore and discover and that’s kind of one of the things I would like to see a little bit more of. I know space is limited, but I want those kids to understand that there are options outside of college and the trades are just as good if not better than some college degrees.” Zeier is indeed a fan of educating all, but he (obviously) is a huge fan of his home. “You know, the lake is there,” he says of Budd Lake. “And there’s nothing like driving down (Route) 46, especially at sunset. And then there’s Turkey Brook (Park),” he continues, “which would be a gem in any community, a place where it’s great for people to come together.” “It’s hard to put it into words, but truly my heart belongs to Mount Olive.”

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What Everyone Should Know about Melanoma

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

ogist or a primary care physician to have a full evaluation of the mass. At the doctor’s office, the physician will then do a thorough exam of all the skin areas especially the one in question. A skin biopsy will then be collected if the skin lesion is suspicious for either a cancerous or precancerous condition. Treatment for early-stage melanoma will most likely include removal of the affected area with some surrounding normal tissue around it. More extensive surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation are other treatments that are used to treat more advanced disease. People who are more at risk for melanoma should be completing regular selfskin exams. A small portion of melanomas are genetic and are present in one or more members of an extended family. People who have light skin complexion and light eye color are also at a higher risk. Those with many freckles or nevi on their body have increased rates of melanoma too. Use of tanning beds, frequent sun exposure and history of frequent sunburns during childhood and adolescence are other risks associated with developing melanoma. Prevention of melanoma and skin cancer is one of the many preventative health measures that physicians in New jersey believe in strongly. Melanoma patient education campaigns have been taking place in the US since the 1990’s. These campaigns have

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

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

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

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

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

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Mount Olive Middle School National Junior Honor Society Recognizes Five Pillars in Township

By Steve Sears he Mount Olive Middle School National Junior Honor Society was all in for the Township of Mount Olive’s 150th anniversary celebration, recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses who embodied well the NJHS’s five pillars of service: scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. On March 2, Mayor Rob Greenbaum was recognized for his leadership, and he in turn gave the 13-year-old 8th grader who presented him with his award, Laure Thomas, a lapel pin that signified the township’s 150th anniversary. “We came up with ideas for what we could do for the 150th,” Thomas says, “and our advisors (Leigh Yanoso and Jenna Bartow) put all of our ideas together, and we came up with doing this. And then we put a list together of people in the community that we thought would be good for all five pillars.” She then adds, “We gave the mayor the award of leadership because Mayor Greenbaum is a leader throughout the community and he takes the time to provide what’s best for the town,” explains Thomas. “The mayor leads efficiently and

continues to be a role model for many young people in the community. When I gave him the award, he said he was very honored and he would hang it up at the Town Hall.” The initial goal of award recipients is planned to be 150. Thus far, 30 honors have been presented. In addition to Greenbaum, also recognized are school staff, athletic coaches, the designer of the All Veterans Memorial at Turkey Brook Park, members of the postal service and Department of Public Works, local nurses, and more. The National Junior Honor Society is the younger, “junior” version of the Mount Olive High School National Honor Society. 7th and 8rh graders are invited to join. Per Thomas, who will enter MOHS in September 2021, she and other NJHS members are eligible for the older group when they reach their junior year in high school. As for entry into the NJHS, Thomas provides the details. “You have to create an essay, fill out a couple of forms, and you’ve got to make sure you have service, scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship, and that’s how they induct you.” The group does various service projects

throughout the year, and although they have been very busy with the township’s historic birthday celebration, there is a possible food drive planned for the Mount Olive Food Pantry before the end of the school year. Sandy Thomas is Laure’s mother, and a member of the middle school Parent Teacher Organization. She talks about the pride she has in her daughter, and the NJHS

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

he 200 Club of Morris County invites the public to celebrate its 50th year of supporting Morris County first responders from Fire, local Police, New Jersey State Police departments and Emergency Medical Technician services on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at The Birchwood Manor in Whippany starting at 5:45pm, President Jim Rizzo presiding. A not-for-profit founded in 1971, the 200 Club’s Mission helps to provide financial

support for spouses and dependents of Morris County heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty while valiantly responding and protecting Morris County citizenry. To date, the Club has disbursed over $5 million dollars for this worthy cause. Scholarships are also awarded to qualified dependents of our Morris County first responders on a merit basis and are anonymously assigned a number for the selection process.

Given events of the past year, our first responder family has tougher jobs than ever before, and their stakes are more real than ever. Join us in acknowledging their daily risks in knowing they may not make it back home. Your ticket purchase, sponsorship and donation will make a world of difference to the spouses and dependent children of Morris County’s finest! 50th Golden Celebration Co-chairs

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Nine Centenary University Students Lauded for Excellence in Science

entenary University yesterday recognized nine students for excellence in science studies during the Centenary Science Awards Ceremony, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, Centenary University’s science students have gained statewide and national acclaim for their outstanding accomplishments in scientific research and presentations. This year, two Centenary seniors placed in the top five at the Undergraduate Research Symposium sponsored by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey. Samantha Johnson of Hackettstown was named first runner up and Nikolina Perrelli of Kinnelon received honorable mention honors for their independent research, which was presented at the event.

This year’s Centenary University science award recipients represent a growing group of students who have achieved academic excellence at the University, which has significantly expanded its science offerings with new programs in exercise science, health science, public health, and medical laboratory science. “The students honored at our annual science awards ceremony, as well as by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey, have demonstrated their commitment to advancing scientific inquiry,” said Krassi Lazarova, Ph.D., Science Department chair and associate professor of physics. “They are a central part of Centenary’s growing reputation for excellence in the sciences.” Students honored during the Centenary Science

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Mount Olive Public Schools Ranked Safest School District in Morris County Out of the forty-one School Districts surveyed in Morris County, Mount Olive School District not only ranks as the safest school district in the county, but has also gone above and beyond to meet and exceed the Covid 19 recommended guidelines. Under the leadership of Superintendent, Dr. Robert Zywicki, teachers, students, staff and parents can rest assured that safety is paramount to this Superintendent and the Board of Education. The Mount Olive Board of Education has a student population of 4,701, an employee population of 913 and consists of 6 schools, Sandshore Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School, Tinc Road School, Mount Olive Middle School and Mount Olive High School. The mission statement rings true: Mount Olive School District, a guiding and unifying partner in a dynamic community, educates, challenges and inspires all learners within a SAFE, nurturing environment to discover and develop their unique abilities as literate, ethical and contributing citizens of the world. Dr. Zywicki realizes that in our ever-

changing society, school safety has become a major concern and one that he and the Mount Olive Board of Education does not take lightly. Upon entering the district in 2018, Zywicki convened a task force, consisting of MOPD Chief Beecher, MOPD Lt. Cordileone, NJSP Sergeant Adam Drew and NJDOE Office of Emergency Director of Security and School Safety Specialists Dr. Tom Gambino and Robert Sensei to conduct a full security audit of the entire district. Based upon the recommendations of the security audit, in February 2019 Zywikci recommended to the Board an expansion of the camera and lock down systems throughout the district’s four elementary buildings, enhanced access control at all district facilities, and a unified security manual. According to Dr. Zywicki, “I give full credit to the Board. We presented the data on our security gaps in February 2019 and all of the gaps were addressed within the budget by September of that year.” As a result, Mount Olive was one of the first Districts to be fully compliant with Alyssa’s Law and has numerous panic alarm buttons throughout every school as well as a distinct notification system

to law enforcement. All facilities also are equipped with several visual assistance (strobes) to alert the hearing impaired during an emergency. Dr. Zywicki also recommended the hiring of a districtwide Director of Security position which was filled by retired Police Captain James Carifi. “Director Carifi has been instrumental in ensuring that all

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Ranked Safest... continued from page 24 every school during school hours and after hours, at BOE meetings, during summer school/extended school year and at events held by outside organizations that take place on BOE property. Every school, bus, and the BOE building all have security cameras as well as key card access points. The District has full time SRO’s (School Resource Officers) assigned to the High School. All of the schools are equipped

nearby Roxbury High School reuniting at Mount Olive High School following an evacuation event. The 2019 reunification drill was observed by the NJDOE, superintendents from 35 school districts, and law enforcement officers from 16 jurisdictions. Mount Olive security staff members are trained every year on the security manual for the District and have portable radios that can contact the local Police Department directly. All security employees wear uniforms and visible identification cards displayed while they are working. Dr. Zywicki also credits his “phenomenal relationship” with MOPD Chief Beecher for Mount Olive’s culture of security. “Chief Beecher is an integral part of our learning community. Besides always making MOPD officers available to support our schools, Chief Beecher volunteers his time to serve on student panels and districtwide committees.” Health and sanitation are part and

with scanning devices that check visitors prior to gaining entrance to the schools. All district school security staff personnel are trained in School Resource Officer Training, CPR, First Aid/Epi-Pen, AED, Stop the Bleed and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute). In October 2019, Mount Olive hosted a full scale Reunification drill. The drill simulated parents and students from

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May Is Mental Illness Awareness Month!

By Victor DeSousa n society in general, there are many myths and barriers associated with certain illnesses, which lead people to seek late treatment for themselves. Many people, for example, seek late treatment for cancer, fearing the repercussions that may result from chemotherapy. Mental illness does not escape this rule. The intricate myths and labels associated with this disease prevent people with mental illness from seeking treatment for their condition. The high degree of stigma to which this type of people are subjected, constitutes one of the main concerns of public health. One of the main objectives of society and the fight against stigma is precisely to ensure all social classes, modern and improved mental health services. However, those affected by these illnesses, for the simple fact of being afraid to be labeled or being considered “crazy” do not look for them. So, the time is now to combat this fog called stigma, which involves not only people with mental illness but all the services available as well. To address this issue of stigma, one must start by realizing which path it takes, what the situation is, and understanding fundamentally what can be done to improve the situation. The use of the different media printed and otherwise, due to their enormous capacity for public exposure can and should be also considered a tool of preference in this journey to change perceptions and help in this improvement. WHAT IS THE STIGMA?

Basically, what is important here is to try to decipher the complexity of the question “What is Stigma?” and perceive the stigma from a social point of view. Not being able to start from the assumption that people or society in general knows what stigma is, it is necessary to understand how they elaborate it socially. Let us start from the stand point of when we ask ourselves what stigma is, what are the most common notions or responses: “Stigma is discrimination”, “Stigma is prejudice”, “Stigma is a brand”, “stigmas are those brands that appear in the hands as a symbol of Christ ”. Even though none of the statements are entirely correct and, on the other hand, none of them are entirely wrong. And the absence of a simple easy to understand “elevator pitch”, adds to the ostracizing of all suffering from mental illness, substance dependency and any ailment that at a glance causes them to feel outside of the “norms of society”. The concepts of compassion and acceptance are paramount first steps towards dismantling those negative notions and provide much needed assistance. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL STIGMA: Social Stigma is a silent corrosive element of discrimination. In the general context of substance dependency, it attributes a negative perception and association between an individual person or a group who have in common the ailment of fighting addiction. This mainly means that the users are immediately and very easily labeled, stereotyped, even discriminated against

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and treated disparagingly, which will without exception negatively affect those living with substance dependency, along with their families, friends and the communities they are inserted in. The lack of information and overall misperception of the phenomenon of substance use, has created a social stigma made “normal, understandable, even acceptable” some discriminatory actions against not only the users but those perceived to be in contact with and in “support of their behavior!” Why is there so much Stigma then, one might ask? Well, chances are that instead of a mental or a physical condition (ailment), the use of substances is easily criminalized due to the too many unknowns. Society in general is afraid of the unknowns, and “them” are more vulnerable and easier to be associated with that fear. The lack of knowledge inevitably causes confusion and anxiety factors fueling harmful stereotypes. It is thus easier to understand how socialization can be undermined, and the much needed social cohesion, a condition “sine qua non” of human existence can be seriously and negatively impacted by isolating those suffering from addiction in groups (as if in a class of their own) where their condition is more likely than not to worsen and even spread. The result? Severe agglutinated health issues, and a bigger challenge in trying to control the dependency. This Stigma always carries the dire consequence of having the people conscious of the continued on page 28

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Mental Illness Awareness... continued from page 26 fact that they need help, to hide their dependency simply to avoid discrimination. Not seeking help immediately under these circumstances, will seriously hinder their chances for recovery. How then does society address this problem? Clearly the evidence shows how Stigma around these issues hamper the response. Evidence also shows that building trust and confidence in reliable health services and advice is what works more effectively. Displaying empathy with those affected, understanding the phenomenon of substance use itself, and above all adopting effective practical measures so the users and their loved ones can be kept safe are keys on the road to recovery. How we communicate about this issue is critical in the much needed support, so effective action can be taken to avoid fueling fear and stigma. In very basic terms, an environment needs to be created, in which the phenomenon of substance use and dependency can be openly, honestly and effectively be discussed and addressed. So let us remember that WORDS do matter. Certain words and language may have a negative meaning for people and may fuel

stigmatizing attitudes. They can be factors in perpetuating existing negative stereotypes, generate assumptions and reinforce false associations between the dependency and other factors (even completely non related), create widespread fears, and thus contribute to the dehumanization of those who have the dependency. Using criminalizing or dehumanizing terminology, will create the impression that those living with the addiction have somehow chosen their own fate and are paying for their own mistakes. They have done something wrong or criminal and are less human than the rest of us law abiding members of society. These concepts will only be feeding instruments of stigma which undermine the much needed empathy, and will potentially fuel a wider reluctance to seek treatment, and initiate the necessary steps towards freedom from addiction. Recovery, sobriety can be a very long and arduous journey but it is possible. Knowledge over ignorance becomes a crucial ingredient for a society that more than ever needs to be analyzed based on the way it treats the most affected among us. The most vulnerable, the most disenfranchised.

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

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Remembering Grandma Rush

by Elsie Walker or several years, people going past the Stanhope United Methodist Church would see a sign in the fall proclaiming “Grandma Rush’s Pie Sale”. Some passing through may have wondered if Grandma Rush was a character the Netcong church created or whether there was a real Grandma Rush. There was. The sale was named after Marion Rush, who was a grandmotherly figure at the church and lifelong Netcong resident. She was also the first baby born in the parish after the church building was dedicated, and she had a goal to live to share both the building and her reaching 100. She did. Rush died shortly after her 100th birthday late last year. This March, she received a posthumous proclamation for her 100 years from Mayor Joseph Nameko of the Borough of Netcong and Senator Anthony Bucco from the State of NJ Senate and Assembly. However, Rush’s legacy is more than about living a number of years or being Robert, David, Candace, and Amanda Rush’s mother. Recently, some people who knew her commented on that legacy. In noting Rush’s many interests during her life, people shared that she was involved in everything from being on the Morris County Board of Elections for 50 years to serving in the stands at Netcong High School football games for many years. She also reached out to those beyond her local community in several ways including sewing blankets for children battling cancer (through Project Linus) to determining a holiday need of a Sussex County nursing home and getting her church to help. For her outreach work, she received a Special Mission Recognition Award from the United Methodist Women’s organization. However, helping Netcong and its neighboring areas was her focus. “Marion was a valued, loved, and respected member of both the Hilltop Fire Co. #2 Ladies’ Auxiliary and later the Netcong Fire Department. Ladies Auxiliary,” said Joy Sylvester, auxiliary member and past officer. It started with Hilltop Fire Co. #2 Ladies’ Auxiliary. Rush worked in various capacities, including being its president at one time. Rush’s organizational

expertise led to successful fundraisers, and her seamstress skills in making replacement uniforms helped in securing first place trophies for its marching unit (of which Rush was a part). When a unified auxiliary (Netcong Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary) was formed in the 1990’s, Rush was still there, offering her help and expertise, which included making coffee for firefighters fighting nighttime fires. Rush continued her support into the new millennium, especially to the members of Hilltop Fire Co. #2. “Living across the street from Hilltop, she was always willing to jump in and assist,” said Sylvester. A project Rush started decades ago is still active and growing at her church. In the 1970s, Rush and the minister at the time saw that the community needed a food pantry. Rush made connections with Norwescap and ShopRite Partners in Caring to get food and also reached out to local groups for donations as well as caring for the pantry for many years. That project continues to be an important ministry at the church. According to Linda White, the current Chairperson for the Pantry in the Glen (as it is known), that small pantry has been expanded in recent years by the church’s eight person Team Vital committee. While the pantry still has its Norwescap and Shoprite Partners in Caring connections, it has added more. Also, it now has a refrigerator and freezer and now serves 25-35 client families each day it is open, including offering a bilingual person for those clients who need it. The project Rush and the minister started has grown into a ministry that helps many in the local area in this time of food insecurity. Of course, Rush will be remembered by many in the local community and neighboring towns who attend the church where she served in many capacities, and interacted with generations of children. Scott Lefurge of Byram Township noted, “At Stanhope UMC, Marion Rush was seen as a mother and grandmother to many of the church members, their children and their families.” Relative or not, for many in the church, she was their “Grandma Rush”.

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A Brunch Spread Fit for Spring

rom tasty small bites to a filling feast and even dessert for breakfast, brunch options are nearly endless. Take your spring brunch to the next level with recipes that appease appetites of all kinds. First, start with portioned pastry cups perfect for appetizers. Bring out the protein-packed breakfast burritos for the main course then, for a final touch of sweet deliciousness, offer up lemony doughnuts to cap off the feast. Find more brunch recipes at Culinary. net.

Bite-Sized Breakfast Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a morning meal with loved ones. Or, if a busy schedule looms, try baking a batch and separating into appropriate serving sizes for a simple way to meal prep heading into a new week. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net. Pastry Brunch Cups Servings: 18 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 sheets puff pastry 18 eggs 2 cups diced ham chopped fresh green onions Heat oven 375 F. In small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk flour with butter. Gradually pour in milk, whisking each time. Bring to simmer, whisking until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Swiss cheese. Set aside. Use rolling pin to thin out puff pastries. Cut each into nine squares. Line pastry squares in muffin cups, pressing bottoms down firmly and moving pastries up sides for edges to come up just over muffin tins. Fill each cup with 1 teaspoon

cheese sauce. Crack one egg into each cup and sprinkle each with diced ham. Bake 10-15 minutes until eggs set. Sprinkle with chopped green onions. Power Brunch with a Protein-Packed Burrito A well-rounded brunch calls for a multitude of dishes and beverages, but it wouldn’t be complete without a proteinpacked recipe to get the day started. This delicious Breakfast Burrito is loaded with colorful veggies and Silver Fern Farms 100% grass-fed strip steak. Hailing from New Zealand, home to some of the world’s most natural tasting beef and lamb, this premium cut of beef is aged 21 days and minimally processed with no added growth hormones or antibiotics. The animals are grass-fed year-round and allowed to roam and graze freely, so the beef offers a lean, flavorful texture that tastes just as nature intended. Visit silverfernfarms.com to find more at-home brunch inspiration.

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continued from page 32 1/4 cup cilantro 1 avocado lime wedges (optional) hot sauce (optional) Remove steak from packaging and set aside 10 minutes. Once steak reaches room temperature, heat pan over medium-high heat. Rub steak with oil and season with salt

and pepper, to taste. Cook until medium-rare, approximately 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cover loosely with tinfoil to rest 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add splash of oil. Add onion; cook 1 minute. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms; cook 1 continued on page 34

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A Brunch Spread... continued from page 33 minute. Add cumin, paprika and chili powder; stir through. When veggies are tender (about 2 minutes), add tomato and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt and pepper, to taste. Heat pan to medium heat and add splash of oil. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook, lifting and folding eggs until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly. Lay tortillas on flat surface or plate. In center of tortilla, add cooked veggies and top with thinly sliced beef. Add handful of spinach, scrambled eggs, crumbled feta, cilantro and avocado. Fold bottom of tortilla and roll. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired. Dine on Deliciously Sweet Doughnuts Brunch is never complete without something sweet to cap off the morning feast, and doughnuts are often the perfect complement to an array of main courses. These Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts pair the bite-sized morsels with lemon curd (if that suits your style) for a sweet-tart combination. They’re made using Domino

2 egg yolks 4 lemons, zest and juice only 1/8 teaspoon salt To make doughnuts: In large saucepan, preheat oil to 350 F. Prepare cookie sheet with paper towel to drain doughnuts once out of hot oil. In bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add lemon zest, eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Use ice cream scoop to scoop small amounts dough into oil, 4-5 pieces at a time. Fry each batch until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Keep oil at or near 350 F; if oil is too hot, doughnuts will turn golden brown but centers may still be raw. Remove from oil and drain in paper towel. Repeat with remaining dough. While still hot, toss doughnuts with remaining sugar. To make lemon curd, if desired: In large bowl of stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Transfer mixture to saucepan and cook at low-medium heat until thick and creamy, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool before serving with doughnuts.

Golden Sugar, which is made from pure cane sugar and is less processed than white granulated sugar, as one you can always trust in your favorite recipes. It works cupfor-cup just like white sugar but with a golden color and distinct hint of molasses flavor. Visit dominosugar.com to find recipes perfect for entertaining and celebrating throughout the year. Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Doughnuts: Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups Domino Golden Sugar, divided 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon zest 5 large eggs 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Curd (optional): 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups Domino Golden Sugar 2 large eggs

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