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next to it,” he said. will also include an “It was about a week event hall. The strucdelay but work has ture will be a larger resumed and it’s size than the previcoming along.” ous building and will D’Ascensio added have an increased that the estimated setback to provide overall completion for more vehicle of the new building space on the front of will be sometime in the property.

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The property is The Cedar Grove owned by the TownVolunteer Fire Deship. The cost of the partment recentproject is being paid ly honored Stanley for by K. Hovnanian former for approximately $2 Pictured is a sketch of the facade of the new South End Firehouse, Fire Company 3. Courtesy Crowell, of Phoenix Associates Construction. fire chief who died million. The developon June 2. Crower is also building a 460 housing unit property at the Essex County Hilltop Reserva- ell served the department for over 34 years, serving as chief in tion. Phoenix Associates Construction, commercial builders, are 2002-2003, and then as fire prevention director. Crowell›s uniform and American flag was displayed in the front of the project constructing the project.

According to John D’Ascensio, director of community devel- site the day of Stanley Crowell’s Funeral. The funeral procession opment, code enforcement for Cedar Grove, the May 12 rain- consisted of a number of fire engines and firemen and other storm caused a retaining wall to collapse, delaying construction Township vehicles, along with members of Crowell›s family. The procession flanked the memorial with his family and community for about one week.

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WPFD Unveils Redesigned Monument Plaza

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n Memorial Day, the West Paterson Fire Department held a rededication ceremony of its Firemen’s Monument, which is located at McBride Avenue and Memorial Drive.

Company #2 1st Lt. Michael Herrmann came up with the idea of including engraved paver stones with names of past and present firefighters. He reached out to anyone who has ever been a WP firefighter. Families from around the country submitted names and 226 engraved stones lay in the plaza. In addition, a special monument was added which consists of the names of all the Department’s chiefs.

“Once you are a member of this organization, you are always a part of this organization,” said Fire Chief Paul Salomone.

The Department recognized the late Chief George Moussab, who helped design and erect the monument in 1962,

and the late department Chaplin Father John Piccione, who both had plaques added to the monument and unveiled at the event.

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he students of Charles Olbon School in Woodland Park participated in a 20 day Arts Integration Residency funded

by NJ State Council on the Arts grant, where students experienced West African music, storytelling, and traditions.

The teaching artist, Candace Hundley-Kamate, and a percussionist visited a kindergarten, first grade and second grade and one physical education class each week.

During the 40-minute session, students explored the various instruments used to create traditional West African music and practiced dance movements that tell a specific story. Each class learned a different story they performed for their peers at an assembly last week.

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American Legion Honored on 100th Anniversary

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Post #238 was founded in 1919 when the American Legion was chartered by Congress as a patriotic organization devoted to mutual helpfulness, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to fellow service members.

Membership numbers more than 2.5 million men and women in over 14,000 posts worldwide.

Post #238 met monthly in the Borough’s original municipal building until the Borough donated land and the Post’s members constructed a building, after which a dedication ceremony was held in July 1972 at the site at 410 Mt. Pleasant Ave. The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) was chartered by Congress in 1919. Post’s #238 Auxiliary was organized in 1934 and

chartered in 1935. The ALA has around 800,000 members in over 9,500 communities.

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Passaic Valley High School Honors Algebra II Students Who Participated in the Annual Stevens Math Olympiad

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The Math Olympiad’s goals are to stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics, introduce important mathematical concepts to students, strengthen mathematical intuition and creativity and attract bright middle and high school students to Stevens Institute of Technology. in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Steven’s Math Olympiad is an incredible opportunity for students to sharpen their analytical and thinking skills. This is the first year Passaic Valley High School students participated in the annual Stevens Math Olympiad. Mrs. Thornton, Algebra II Honors teacher, presented the opportunity to her Honors Algebra II class and several students expressed and interest.

The Math Olympiad’s goals are to stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics, introduce important mathematical concepts to students, strengthen mathematical intuition and creativity and attract bright middle and high school students to Stevens Institute of Technology.

Elizabeth Dubov (10th grader), Betul Koc (10th grader) & Lia Trewhella (9th grader) participated in the Math Olympiads this past Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at Steven’s Institute of Technology. Accompanied by Mrs. Thornton (Algebra II Honors Teacher), Mrs. Kurtishi (Geometry Honors teacher) & Mrs. Robeson (Calculus Teacher & Steven’s Alumni), the students listened to this years’ featured speaker, John Overdeck.

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Following the welcome meeting and keynote speaker, students were escorted into their prospective room assignments to complete their assessments. Students were offered 15 problems to solve in five divisions: grades 3-4, grades 5-6, grades 7-8, grades 9-10 and grades 11-12.

“In a field where women remain dramatically underrepresented, it is important to encourage our young female scholars to get uncomfortable and step outside of their comfort zones.

I will continue to motivate and encourage my students to participate in years to come and plan on sharing this opportunity with my colleagues and other classes.” Ennely Thornton, PV Math Teacher, said.

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Junior Brian Katat Accepted into NJ Governor’s School in the Sciences

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By Raima Islam n April 5th, Brian Katat ’20 was notified that he had been accepted into the New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences. New Jersey Governor’s School is a tuition-free summer program created in 1983 for students interested in entering STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers in the future.

As a student, Katat is most noted for his excellence in academics and involvement in sports and clubs. Not only has he made Superintendent’s Commended List every marking period since freshman year, but he is currently ranked as first in the junior class. Katat participates in Winter Track and Boys’ Volleyball, but he plays club

soccer in the Spring too. He is an active member of the following clubs: Engineering, Physics, Culinary, French, Interact, Literary, Academic Team, Math League, Environmental, and Future Health Professionals.

The scholar heard about the program through PV’s Guidance Office.

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Despite the extremely competitive selection process, Katat was admitted into the program. “I absolutely did not expect to get in. I was also told that the Governor’s School program has been getting smaller over the years and about how a small number of students from each county are accepted,” stated Katat. “Accordingly, I had really low expectations, and saw it as just applying and hoping for the best. When Ms. Shue forwarded me the email about my acceptance, I think I responded with ‘Omg I can’t believe I got in!’ “ Katat is PV’s first student in years to be accepted into the prestigious program. The last student accepted was Matthew Reda ‘12 in 2011. There used to be a variety of Governor Schools, such as the Governor’s School for Health Sciences and the Governor’s School for Mathematics. However, the program has been limited to only the New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences and the School of Engineering & Technology.

Mr. Bill Pantale, Governor’s School Coordinator, notes how exceptional Brian’s achievement is. “His qualifications were exceptional; he’s a great student. But because of the limited number of seats available, it’s always a surprise,” noted Pantale. “This is considered to be an incredibly selective process and so it’s a surprise. A great surprise.”

Katat looks forward to getting a hands-on experience in the engineering field over the summer. “Although it’s a really long program, I’m excited to finally get a grasp of what an engineer really does, outside of a traditional school atmosphere,” stated Katat. “There’s also tons of field trips and events at the program that I get to go to, so I’m stoked about that too. I think it’ll be a really productive and fun way to spend some of my summer.“

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Woodland Park Honors Championship Teams

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he Woodland Park Mayor and Council recently honored two teams.

The WP Boys & Girls Club 5th and 6th grade Panthers girls’ basketball team was recognized for their Passaic Valley Youth Basketball League 2019 Championship, under coach Paul Barros and assistant coaches Ivo Jurkic and Adam Chaabane. The team includes: Madelyn Barros, Amira Chaabane, Laiyal Daghash, Mila Dragisic, Emma Jurkic, Leah Marain, Kayla Valer and Ange-

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Students & Community Members Accept State Recognition Award for Dream Mats Project

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During the month of February, PV participated in its first ever MLK Dream Mat Project, led by Librarian Ms. Leanne Weiss. This project was a community-based service project in which student volunteers, parents, and community members, assembled to create portable sleeping mats for those experiencing

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A partnership with Woodland Park’s Alfred H. Baumann Public Library, crafting the Dream Mats initiated “A Day of Service, a Day of Love” on February 14th in PV’s library. An estimated 75 students, including the school’s Interact Club, participated over the course of the day sorting collected plastic bags and weaving them together to create these unique sleeping mats.

Commemorating community members’ efforts, the NJDOE County Superintendents of the New Jersey State Board of Education presented PV with a certificate for their achievements. At the state recognition ceremony, student representative Gabriella Cordova ‘20, Superintendent Dr. JoAnn Cardillo, Ms. Weiss, Libraries Director for Woodland Park Ms. Linda Hoffman, Ms. Patricia Joyce from the Alfred H. Baumann Library, and library staff member and PV teacher Ms. Reem Mikhail accepted the award. Leading the students towards success, Weiss, believes that in the future the project will become more successful as time elapses. “Out of the 100 applicants that were nominated for this award, PV was chosen, and I believe that it was a great honor for the school,” Weiss stated.

The NJDOE donated a total of 1,000 plastic bags to the Dream Mats project effort, as well. “I think having big projects like these will bring the community together as well as bringing students in a service-minded setting, where reaching out and helping others is beneficial,” Weiss claimed.

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PV Continues to Pay Homage to Early Photography Techniques

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By Grace Rose n the age of digital photography, young people may never be exposed to the film process, a highlight of Passaic Valley›s Photography classes. PV is one of just a few high schools that have maintained a «dark room» and continue teaching the multi-faceted film process in addition to digital photography.

When you walk in Passaic Valley’s Dark Room you are hit by extreme darkness with only a few dull, orange safelights guiding you through the walkway. Along the walls, are several stations where negatives are enlarged on light-sensitive photographic paper. In the center of the Dark Room is an island where chemical baths wait to develop, fix and refine the teststrips and prints students are creating. Everyday, Passaic Valley students are taking the lead in their photography classes and becoming appreciative artists and photographers.

During the early 2000s, high schools started removing the their dark rooms because film photography was thought to be a dying art. Now, film photography has made a comeback and young people are becoming increasingly more interested in learning the “vintage way”.

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Students’ interests are captured by the process and they find it to be a valuable tool in their skillsets.

“Learning the Dark Room process has helped me see how much work actually goes into creating a print and that it’s not just taking a picture and printing it with a click of a button on a computer,” said Violette Go ‘20. “I appreciate what I create so much more because I put in so much time and effort into it.”

Every year, Photography students of all levels (Photography I, II, and AP Photography) are featured in several competitions. This year, Anthony Giannotte ‘21 won a merit award at the Pingry School Invitational competition.

“Teaching film photography is very hard because it is so foreign to all of my students,” noted Ms. Vasa. “I have to let them take it slow, but also be very encouraging so that they don’t give up.”

Teaching and learning film photography is filled with many emotions, but when a student reaches their peak performance, the teachers also share the excitement. “The best part is when they get their first roll of film developed and the looks on their faces when they take the film off the reel!” exclaimed Ms. Melanie Vasa.

“It is a credit to PV that they have kept the Dark Room because it shows foresight,” declared Ms. Vasa. “They know what programs will help our students when they graduate and they haven’t looked to just get rid of it because it was not the fad anymore.”

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Woodland Park Celebrates Youth Month

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“Participants get to learn about how every element of the town works,” Kazmark said, noting that he had served as a Youth

Month councilman as a student.

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The 2019 Youth Month participants are: Mayor Marco Parisi Council members Marianna Marques, Maria Flores, Arianna Aliotta, Aaliyah Watkins, Dimitri Nicholades and Tiffany Soriano Police Chief Tyler Uzzalino Fire Chief Leighanna Navales Borough Administrator Tony Ali Borough Treasurer Ronald Manfredo Borough Attorney Alexa Lopes Prosecutor Thiarra Rijo Public Defender Julianna Manzi First Aid Squad Captain Jasmine Ocasio Superintendent of Schools Michael Preziosi Borough Court Judge Grace Martinez Recreation Coordinator Joe Ceragno Superintendent of Public Works Walner Huatay Board of Educatio President Zeth Lambertus Library Director Cristina Sgobba Municipal Clerk Amanda Rausch

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Hornet Spotlight: Peer Mentoring Program Gives New Students Peace of Mind

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Connecting with students beyond municipal and grade level boundaries is important for fostering a healthy school community. “It’s a great transition for students coming in from our regional districts to meet upperclassmen who have gone through what they’re going through,” Mrs. Morris stated. viewpoint on their situation,” mentor Nick Tecza ‘19 suggested.

The Peer Mentoring Program establishes a lasting connection and support system for freshmen are all, suddenly, the “new kids” in school. “We have had a number of freshmen look up to their mentors for advice,” Mrs. Vigilante remarked. “Our goal is to provide another support system for freshmen who are coming in each year with growing needs, anxieties on the rise, etc.”

PVTV Peer Mentoring Showcase After every mentoring meeting, mentors are notified to ask their mentees what they have learned, along with a couple of questions/scenarios that the advisors come up with. The mentors are given a sheet to write down the possible answers to the scenarios as well as different ways to solve the problems. “This program not only taught me how to control my study habits, but also manage my stress both inside and outside of school,” mentee Adham Hamouda ‘22 stated.

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sion. Freshmen are split into small groups of seven or eight, and assigned mentors chosen by Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Vigilante. This aims to encourage the freshmen to get to know their fellow groupmembers, and to expose them to students from other towns that they may not already know. “I think it’s a great way to get students from all grades to interact with each other,” Kelsey Liskowicz ‘22 remarked.

Connecting with students beyond municipal and grade level boundaries is important for fostering a healthy school community. “It’s a great transition for students coming in from our regional districts to meet upperclassmen who have gone through what they’re going through,” Mrs. Morris stated.

In the future, both Mrs. Vigilante and Mrs. Morris want to expand the program towards more school events. This year, for instance, they involved the school, with the help of the mentors, in the Sandy Hook Promise “Say Something Week” to promote school safety. The mentoring program aims to further involve its mentors in leadership roles throughout PV to help guide new students through high school.

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n a real estate market where home prices are rising, and so many clients I’m working with have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent for a while. But often, there is a dilemma: should you keep paying rent, knowing that rent is rising too, or should you lock in your housing cost and buy a home?

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Modern technology, specials for new patients and a team of three dentists are just some of the benefits clients can expect at A to Z Family Dentistry.

“We are offering specials for new patients only $99 for full mouth x-rays, exam and cleaning; and only $299 for ZOOM whitening,” says Guelfguat, who has requested to be referred to as Dr. Marina for purposes of this feature.

“Most people call me Dr. Marina,” she says, which really goes along with the comfortable environment she tries to provide in her office.

“In our office we provide comprehensive quality dental care in the most comfortable and gentle manner,” she says.

As noted on the website, “Our team is highly experienced and professional but also extremely warm and friendly. We want to

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make your visits with us as comfortable and pain-free as possible.”

The office uses the most modern equipment and procedures.

Dr. Marina says the office “is equipped with modern technology and digital X rays that use less radiation and therefore, radiation exposure to the patient is reduced. Our general dentists have many years of experience providing cosmetic, pediatric and implant dentistry using innovative modern technology. We utilize digital x-rays and Digital Apex Locator to reduce radiation exposure to our patients.”

Patients receive care from a team of dentists who work together to provide the best dental care.

“In our practice we have a team of dentists who complement each other’s expertise and provide a whole spectrum of procedures from routine cleanings and fillings to complex implant and gum surgeries,” says Dr. Marina.

“One of the most popular treatments we offer is to replace missing teeth with implants,” says Dr. Marina. “What is unique to our practice is that we have Dr. Manuel B. Gordon who is a periodontist/implant surgeon on our staff,” she says. “He brings many years of extensive experience. Dr. Gordon and our general dentists collaborate closely together to come up with the best treatment plan for the patient. While Dr. Gordon treats the patient surgically, our general dentists can concentrate on making the outcome most esthetic and optimally functioning. Dr. Gordon uses 3D cone beam technology (CT scan) to access the jaw area and analyze it prior to surgery.

“He utilizes 3 dimensional cone beam technology to aid in creating the best cosmetic and functional results for his patients,” she explains. “Patients no longer have to suffer with missing teeth. He essentially performs a virtual surgery on the computer

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In practice for 20 years, Dr. Marina explains why.

“I love dentistry because it combines art and science together in one,” she says.

“Throughout a typical day I use my artistic skills to provide best looking treatment to my patients and at the same time I rely heavily on my scientific knowledge to provide the best care.” before he does it on the patient which results in a more precise placement of implants and better quality of care.”

Continues Dr. Marina, “After Dr. Gordon inserts the implants, they are restored with crowns by our general dentists, Dr. Marina Guelfguat, Dr. Rosa Madrid and Dr. David Chung.”

In practice for 20 years, Dr. Marina explains why.

“I love dentistry because it combines art and science together in one,” she says. “Throughout a typical day I use my artistic skills to provide best looking treatment to my patients and at the same time I rely heavily on my scientific knowledge to provide the best care.”

In 1998, Dr. Marina received her dental degree from School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook, N.Y. She has been recognized by an award for Outstanding Achievement in Pharmacological Sciences as well as by Suffolk County Dental Society of New York for her High Level of Clinical Competence. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Marina completed an Advanced Education General Dentistry Program at Stony Brook, where she received comprehensive training in treating patients of all ages with a variety of dental needs. She maintains active membership in both The American Dental Association and New Jersey Dental Association.

Also providing dental care services at A to Z Family Dentistry is Dr. Rosa Madrid-Echo. She attended Queens College from 19841988; graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1993; and completed her post-graduate training at Staten Island University Hospital. Madrid-Echo is a member of the American Dental Association and The New York Spanish American Medical-Dental Society.

Dr. Manuel Barry Gordon is a board certified periodontist and implant surgeon. He received a bachelor’s from SUNY at Binghamton in 1993; his dental degree from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1997; and completed a General Practice Residency in 1998 at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Dr. Gordon received his certificate in Periodontology from University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 2001 and is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

“From a routine exam and cleaning to full-mouth rehabilitation, our practice is equipped to handle all of your dental needs,” as stated on the website.

New patients are currently being accepted, emergencies are welcome and most insurance plans are accepted.

All new patients can expect an initial oral exam to establish an oral health baseline.

“We will perform a complete oral examination which includes an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, an analysis of your occlusion (bite) and a thorough examination of your teeth, their supporting structures and of the oral anatomy,” as stated on the website.

From there, other services that are requested or required are offered that include a dental hygiene for cleaning and maintenance; dental fillings; extractions; pediatric dental care; root canal treatment; crowns and caps; bridges and dentures; tooth whitening; implants; veneers; periodontal treatment; and night guards.

For more information on these services and dentists’ specialties, visit A to Z Family Dentistry in Little Falls at https://www. dentistinlittlefalls.com/or call 973-321-9929.

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10 Tips for Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor

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by Natalie Marsella veryone has heard the expression, “You get what you pay for.” This saying is never more relevant than when you’re planning a home improvement or remodeling project that involves hiring a contractor.

Going by price alone increases the risk of project failure and can lead to higher costs down the road.

Here are some tips to keep in mind to make your home improvement project a fun and stress-free experience: 1. Connect with your contractor The right person for the job will be easy to talk to.

Make sure you see eye to eye by hiring a contractor that understands your goals and has experience in the type of job you are looking for. Communication is key for all projects, so insist on regular contact by email, phone or text messages.

2. Understand that price reflects quality Ask your contractor for his or her recommendations on how the project should take place. In the long run, is it worth cutting corners for a temporary fix? The lowest bid is not always the best.

Request a written description of the materials necessary for the job. A low bid may indicate that a contractor uses sub-par materials or is desperate for work. The more accurate bid is likely somewhere in the middle.

3. Know a contractor’s credentials Abbreviations behind your contractor’s name can represent certifications from national trade organizations. These indicate that the company belongs to certain organizations that bind them to a strict code of ethics. Such memberships, titles and abbreviations include certified graduate remodeler (CGR), certified aging in place specialist (CAPS), local Building Industry Association membership (BIA) and National Association of Home Builders membership (NAHB). Also, insist on hiring a licensed, bonded and insured contractor. This is a must. Otherwise, as the property owner you are liable if a member of the work crew gets injured on the job.

4. Get your home improvement contract in writing Your contract should include: detailed time frames, the total cost, payment arrangements, your contractor’s license number, project description, names of parties involved and how to handle additional costs if necessary. Be cautious; if you are not given a timeline for the job to be completed, this may indicate the contractor has several current jobs and may not complete your job in a timely manner. Keep track of all-important information as well by keeping job-related documents such as contracts, payments

and receipts in one place. Record key contact information for everyone working on your project.

5. Be upfront about your home improvement budget If necessary, break the project down into multiple phases.

Although this may increase the total cost due to repetitious start-up expenses and inflation, it may also be a better option for you to spread out the cost over time. Homeowners can often save money by doing some tasks on their own, such as cleaning and painting.

6. Educate yourself about home improvement requirements Know what permits are required and what regulations need to be followed for your remodeling project. Your contractor or architect should be responsible for applying for and acquiring all necessary permits.

Don’t be passive, however; ask for information. Know what’s going on behind the scenes. The cost of the job will increase if the contractor is surprised by outdated wiring or other concealed budget busters.

7. Be prepared for home renovation • Select your colors and finishes before the painter arrives to save time.

• Don’t forget to make space for the crew. Allow them to keep their supplies and equipment on site. The more organized and accessible these items are, the faster they will be able to do their work.

• Try to avoid any potential loss. Remove any valuables or easily damaged items from the work site.

8. Be courteous of your neighbors during your renovation Inform the work crew where your property lines are located to prevent materials from being placed in the wrong area.

9. Keep your eye on the renovation prize

Although the project will be disruptive, don’t forget that the

end result will be worth it.

10. Ensure things are complete before signing off on the project Schedule a final walk through. Meet with your contractor and make note of any tasks that need to be completed.

Fortunately, Spectrum Painting’s standards and processes hit on on all these key points! After 30 years in business, we are able to provide a top notch experience before, during and even after your project is over! Give us a call today at 973-706-6033 to schedule an appointment with an estimator to get your upcoming project up and off the ground!

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15 Golf Tips with Universal Appeal for Golfers

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ome golf tips are universal – boasting the ability to positively impact everyone’s game, from beginning players to seasoned golfers alike. Others address the two most common golf swing faults – the hook and the slice. Still others address problems with the short game. It’s virtually impossible to find something that hasn’t been said before, so we humbly offer the following tips as a review of golf instruction fundamentals.

These 15 tips will help you get warmed up, strike the perfect drive, get out of tough spots and stroke putts with more confidence. They are especially tried & true for golfers who want to nip any bad habits in the bud.

Find the right grip for you. Options include an interlocking grip (with fingers locked together), the Vardon grip (where your hands overlap; most popular) and the 10 finger grip (similar to a baseball

The practice range at Bowling Green is the perfect place to work on your fundamentals.

grip; ideal for beginners). Jack Nicklaus advises that it is most important that the hands don’t fight each other during the swing and that they work together in total harmony Jack as well as Tiger use the interlocking grip. Whatever grip you

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Tee it higher: If you’re not getting the loft or distance from your large-headed driver, make sure you tee the ball so at least half of it is higher than the top edge of the clubface and move the ball forward in your stance allowing a sweeping delivery of the clubhead to the ball. choose should allow you to keep your fingers as comfortably close together as possible.

The importance of warming up. For a quick warm up when you arrive at the first tee with no time to spare, swing two clubs together 20 times. Better yet, allow enough time to swing two clubs 20 times and head to the driving range. Even better, allow for some time on the putting green so that your first putt on the first hole isn’t your warm up.

Practice perfect posture. The ideal golf stance has your club lining up with the ball perfectly while your arms are fully extended and relaxed. Because we play with the ball on the ground, our bodies will be inclined as we address the ball. One of the hardest skills to achieve is maintaining that same angle of inclination throughout the swing. Jack Nicklaus advises to set up to the ball with your butt shoved back & out and use the thought “butt stays back and out” throughout the swing to retain the proper angle.

Tee it higher: If you’re not getting the loft or distance from your large-headed driver, make sure you tee the ball so at least

half of it is higher than the top edge of the clubface and move the ball forward in your stance allowing a sweeping delivery of the clubhead to the ball.

Fix your slice: Don’t be afraid to hook the ball. Any further explanation should involve golf lessons with your local pro.

Fix your hook: Turn, turn turn. Turn your hips sooner and your shoulders farther on the downswing. See above!

Keep your eye on the ball: probably the most commonly heard tip of all. Try thinking about it this way instead; keep your head steady through impact – Jack Nicklaus’ lifelong No. 1 swing fundamental.

Get the tempo right: go ahead and swing hard at the ball, you’ll stay in better balance. Tempo is more about allowing the proper sequence of the swing motion to happen in an unhurried manner. See your local pro for more on this fundamental of golf instruction.

Master the knee knockers: Four-foot putts still test the nerves of even the most seasoned golfers. Try hitting the practice green with the sun overhead and use the shadow

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Handle short chips like putts: Grab a 9 or 8 iron and simply swing away the same way you would with your putter i.e. a smooth stroke using arms & shoulders instead of hands & wrists. cast by the pin to lineup your putt. Stroking the putt along a visual line will help build confidence for those real knee knocker putts.

Digging out of the sand: When you’re stuck in the bunker, keep these golf tips in mind; open stance, feet planted firmly slightly below the ball, weight on your front foot and swing through the sand to a high finish. Jack Nicklaus advises that he likes to visualize removing a rectangle of sand.

Make your short game a priority: It’s fun to go to the driving range but be sure to also practice your short game shots as 60 percent of all golf shots take place from 100 yards in or closer.

Favor speed over direction when putting from a distance: Speed, speed, speed is most important. The key to lagging long putts close to the hole lies more with nailing the proper pace than hitting the exact line.

Know how to rough it: When hitting out of the rough, follow these tips and par can still be a possibility. Take the safest route possible back to the fairway, use a 5 iron or more loft depending on the thickness of the rough, position the ball more back in your stance than normal, grip the club more tightly and hit the

ball with a descending blow.

Handle short chips like putts: Grab a 9 or 8 iron and simply swing away the same way you would with your putter i.e. a smooth stroke using arms & shoulders instead of hands & wrists.

Take lessons & learn from reading: there is a myriad of sources for golfing tips – golf magazines, videos by pros, books by pros, Golf Channel content, but nothing will substitute for a visit to your favorite golf pro for golf lessons. You can find golf lessons across Northern NJ; from driving range practice facilities & golf merchandise mega stores to public (and private) golf courses to full on golf resort schools.

Everyone has golfing tips from your local pro (make that even the Tour pros) to your neighbor who’s a max- out handicapper.

Remember to consider the source. You can often find a gem of truth in just about any tip. Sometimes hearing a tip voiced from another perspective will suddenly click for you. Reading & watching golf instruction can be a great supplement but not a substitute for golf lessons with a pro like Derek Bishop, the Golf Professional at Bowling Green Golf Club in Oak Ridge.

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Educational Activities Ideal for Making Memories Together

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new ways. ducational activities and Capture Moments That Matter plans that allow kids to Make your family’s learning flex their brain muscles in adventures more memorable fun and creative ways can be by encouraging kids to capture ideal ways to spend family time their experiences on paper. The that makes lasting memories. practice of communicating on While children typically paper can help lock in memgain invaluable knowledge and ories, plus it’s a clever way for experience in the classroom, kids to practice practical skills purposeful activities done outin an engaging and productive side of that setting can help way. encourage kids to keep learnAdjust these ideas as needing and make family moments Photo courtesy of Getty Images ed to match the ability level of more enjoyable for everyone each child so the whole family involved.

From planning trips that celebrate animals and the great out- can participate.

1. Write about experiences in a journal or diary. For older kids, doors to rainy day activities at home that inspire creative expression, these ideas can produce some family moments worth re- encourage them to use words to describe their adventures. Ask younger kids to draw a scene or image that captured their attenmembering.

1. Go on a scavenger hunt. From native species of plants, ani- tion or excited them the most.

2. Design a diorama about your family’s adventures to display mals and insects to neighborhood landmarks, there are plenty of interesting things that can be found right in your own backyard. in your home to show extended family and friends. Make it a conOrganize a scavenger hunt and work together in teams of family versation piece by asking kids to think about an endangered spemembers to search for each item on the list, then do more re- cies and depict its living environment. Available in standard, glitter, search on the things you found once you return home. For a real neon, metallic and pastel colors, tools like Zebra Doodler’z® allow challenge, expand your hunt to the city limits of your hometown little designers to explore the nearly endless possibilities for color coding, sketching, journaling and embellishing. and make a day trip of the adventure.

3. Take photos to share with friends and family both online 2. Hang out with wildlife. Learn about different species of animals, how to help protect them and the importance of eco-friend- and in-person. Get creative with your photo-taking by encouragly everyday practices by visiting a destination like an Association ing kids to think about the story they’ll tell through the images. It of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoo or aquarium. You can might be a series of selfies tackling exciting new activities or docexplore the challenges facing endangered species, discover how umenting a sibling’s first experience at the petting zoo. Another community programs are spurring positive change for conserva- way to capture photographic memories is a photo treasure hunt, tion and learn more at aza.org. After learning about animals that where kids have a list of items to search for and photograph during need help, you can visit zebrapen.com/aza for fun kids games, col- each outing.

4. Create a family calendar to plan your summer activities tooring pages and other activities that encourage creativity. Many animal sanctuaries and wildlife recovery centers also have endan- gether. Anticipating upcoming adventures is part of the fun. Let kids help you keep track of what’s coming up and build excitement gered species and offer educational information about them.

3. Visit a national park. Many park ranger programs provide with a personalized calendar. Make it a work of art by asking kids opportunities to interact with the animals that live in the area, as to draw icons or small images that depict upcoming activities with well as information about any endangered animals and how you an option like Zebra’s Sarasa® Fineliner Pens, which are available can help with conservation efforts. While in the park, you can also in 12 vibrant colors.

5. Share experiences on social media. Let friends and family in enjoy a nature hike, have a picnic lunch and view the different speon the fun by sharing your photos, drawings, dioramas and other cies of plants in the region.

4. Enjoy an arts and crafts day. Spending time doing an art proj- creations online. Seeing the positive interaction and praise-filled ect is a hands-on way to help introduce kids to new ideas and ways comments from loved ones can help reinforce the value of creof learn­ing. Engage the entire family by creating crafts with differ- ative expression to impressionable young minds.

6. Create scrapbooks to help remember family moments. Keep ent subjects of interest. This can help create conversations and opportunities to further explore what your children are interested in. the pace of life from fading those precious memories by assem5. Organize a game day. A play day can be just as fun as it is bling scrapbooks to commemorate family adventures. Make the educational. Choose from a variety of games that can allow play- scrapbook a family affair with everyone contributing their own ers to get extra creative. Options like Pictionary or charades tap creations.

Find more ideas for capturing and sharing experiences at zebrainto different types of creative skills, which can keep everyone engaged while they’re learning to express themselves effectively in pen.com. (Family Features)

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