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August 2021

Plaque Dedicated at Historic Lake Hopatcong Train Station

orris County Commissioners, county preservation officials, state and local leaders and the New Jersey Preservation Trust joined the Lake Hopatcong Foundation at a plaque dedication ceremony at the historic Lake Hopatcong Train Station. The group gathered to recognize the many efforts and grants provided over the years to preserve the historic site. “This station was constructed in 1911. It is 110 years ago, and if you had been here and met a veteran back then, there was a good chance he had served in the Civil War,” said Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw. “World War I was three years in the future, that’s how old this building is. And the year this building opened, the New York Public Library also opened. Henry Ford hadn’t started his assembly line yet. That helps me keep in perspective how old this building is.” Shaw and Commissioner John Krickus presented a bronze plaque to be affixed to the building, noting a total of $1,129,143 in funding has been provided through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund for preservation work on the station. The first Morris County grant was issued in 2015 grant to assist in its acquisition. The Preserve New Jersey Historic Trust also provided a $150,000 grant in 2016 and a recent grant of $254,879, which the trust fund’s Executive Director Dorothy Guzzo

and Principal Historic Preservation Specialist Glenn Ceponis ceremonially delivered with a giant check during today’s ceremony. “With your support, we have been able to breathe new life into this historic building and have created a space for the community to connect around New Jersey’s largest lake,” said Kyle Richter, Executive Director of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, which occupies the station. “Your continued support has allowed us to enter into the final phase of rehabilitation of the Lake Hopatcong Station, allowing for restoration of the exterior of the building.” State Assemblywomen BettyLou DeCroce and Aura Dunn joined the ceremony, along with Roxbury Mayor Robert DeFillippo, Sussex County Administrator Gregory Poff II, Assistant Morris County Administrator Deena Leary and Lake Hopatcong Foundation Chairman Marty Kane. Also in attendance were Joseph Barilla, Director of the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation, Ray Chang, Morris County’s Historic Preservation Program and members and staff with the Preserve New Jersey Historic Trust. Constructed in 1911, the Lake Hopatcong Station was unique in several ways. It connected rail passengers to the many summer resorts, hotels, camping and cottages around the lake every summer. Visitors would step off the train to jump aboard one of the Lake Hopatcong Steamboat Compa-

(l-r) Lake Hopatcong Foundation Chairman Marty Kane, Commissioner Krickus, Commissioner Director Shaw and Foundation Executive Director Richter pose with the new, bronze plaque to be aﬃxed to the Train Station.

ny boats, access the lake via the Morris Canal nearby, or they would board the Morris County Traction Company trolley in front of the station to reach Bertram Island. The station was part of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad and the Lackawanna Cutoﬀ project. It was constructed in what is known as a “Tudor Revival/ Jacobethan” style building, similar

to a sister station in Mountain Lakes, using stone rubble materials with detailing of concrete and glazed terra cotta. Inside are a ticket oﬃce, main hall and luggage room. A signiﬁcant part of Morris County’s funding included replacement of its unique roof of green glazed clay tiles from Lodowici Roof Tiles, the same Ohio-based company continued on page 6

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Dental Digest

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ave you been thinking about a straighter & whiter smile? Veneers may be the solution to that question! Veneers are thin shells of porcelain which are bonded to your own teeth. They can eliminate gaps, straighten crooked teeth, and permanently brighten your smile. They are a great way to “freshenup” aging teeth and rejuvenate them. The transformations we see in people’s lives from the results provided by veneers is one reason why we love providing this service for our patients. Reasons abound why patients undergo the treatment: increase self-confidence, improve social relationships, or increase employment opportunities. The process is generally rather simple: After a proper examination and diagnostic evaluation, your teeth will be prepared and impressions taken. At the second appointment, the veneers will be bonded to your teeth. That’s it! However, a nightguard should be considered in order to protect your new investment, and

follow-up appointments are essential. Regarding impressions, here at Morris County Dental, we now utilize digital scanning. We don’t need to use the goopy impression materials you may be accustomed to. Be careful to select a dentist who has had extensive training for veneers. It is easy to miss critical factors that can affect the long-term success of your investment. Dr. Goldberg has performed this service for many patients over his 27 years as a dentist, and is extremely experienced with cosmetic dentistry. Patients who would not be candidates for veneers include people who currently have crowns or multiple fillings, periodontal (gum) disease, and poor oral hygiene. If you would like a personal, generalized assessment to see if you’d be a candidate for veneers, give us a call and schedule a no-obligation, free consultation with either Dr. Goldberg or Dr. Davidson. We’d be more than happy to listen to your goals and discuss additional details with you!

Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Davidson are general dentists located in the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna. They provide general dental services for the entire family, including: cleanings, check-ups, whitening, veneers, crowns, root canals, periodontal

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Coast Guard Helicopter Flies into Aeroﬂex Airport for Local Youth Group

ilots from the United States Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City flew into Aeroflex Airport Tuesday June 29th to exhibit aerospace career opportunities to Civil Air Patrol cadets. This visit was performed as part of the Civil Air Patrol’s mission to give children hands-on learning opportunities in aerospace education. Visitors had the opportunity to ask the helicopter crew questions about how they found careers working in the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard crew demonstrated the capabilities of the Airbus MH-65 rescue helicopter in air by lowering and raising the helicopter’s rescue basket while hovering and performing a high-speed low pass over the airport. On the ground, the helicopter had its doors open while the crew showed off the helicopter’s cockpit and rescue equipment. Members of the crew described rescue missions they have performed in the aircraft off the coast of New Jersey. Two of the crew members were former Civil Air Patrol cadets themselves, giving those who visited an appreciation for how their activities in the organization can turn into a full time job. Two squadrons–Picatinny Composite Squadron and Lone Eagle Composite Squadron–joined the Andover Fire Department and Police Department at the display that lasted from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The crew welcoming these visitors included LCDR Mike Wightman, LTJG Bryan McAlister, AMT3 Estan Rodney, and USCGA 2/C Taylor Young. The Picatinny Composite Squadron recently relocated to Aeroflex Airport and is currently accepting new members, both adults and youths aged 12 to 18. If you are interest-

Civil Air Patrol cadets looking inside the cockpit of the MH-65 rescue helicopter while LCDR Mike Wightman shows rescue equipment.

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

By Janet Rapisardi he 200 Club of Morris County President Jim Rizzo announces the success of the Club’s first 2021 New Member’s Welcome Event supporting Morris County EMS, Fire, Police and New Jersey State Police active-duty members and their families. The event was hosted by Jersey Girl Brewing Co. in Mt. Olive, owned by Board member and owner Chuck Aaron. Board members and supporters welcomed 45 members including several retired Chiefs of Police. President Rizzo stated that this premier event will be followed by three special 200 Club Member Welcoming events this year. The lively evening including a Brewery Tour at the 10,000 square foot Brew House where all members enjoyed specialty craft beers generously provided by Chuck Aaron along with abundant appetizers and light fare, courtesy of Enzo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria of Mt. Olive. As an event-planning destination, Jersey Girls Brewery provided the perfect venue for the evening’s event, boasting a Sample Room with high top

tables and an outdoor Beer Garden. President Rizzo mentioned that special thanks for the successful evening was due to well-deserved efforts of Event Chairperson V.P. Rob D’Emideo, Membership Committee Chair V.P. Joe Jannerone, Chairman of the Board Bill Lockwood and current Board and club members. The Mission of the 200 Club of Morris County is to provide financial support to the grieving families of our public safety heroes who lose their lives in the line of duty and scholarship funding for qualified dependents. To date, the Club has disbursed more than $5 million. Join us today! Membership is an excellent way to connect with local business leaders and engage with fellow Club members while supporting Morris County’s best! Be our +1; You can make a difference! Call 973-6307933 or info@200clubofmorriscounty.com and use code 06JRJR21. When signing as a New Member on a New Member welcome evening event; Enjoy the Welcome event, on us!

Temple Beth Am is an Affordable Choice Two years ago Temple Beth Am embarked on a new model for our congregation. We wanted one which would help to better meet the needs of our congregants and those unaffiliated Jews in the area. We realized that temple dues and religious school costs can be obstacle for many. We decided to adjust our dues and to provide free temple membership to those families with children in religious school. This significantly reduced the cost to some families by over 70%. In addition, as a result of COVID, we had reduced our temple dues by an additional 50%. We decided to continue the 50% dues reduction for one additional year through June 30, 2022. Dues and Religious School fees for the upcoming year July 2021 through June 2022 Dues $325 per person (50% reduction) Children under the age of 24 are free. Religious School Fees • First child grades 3- 7 $1,250 (Includes free temple dues) • Second child grades 3-7 $1,000 (Includes free temple dues) • Pre K through grades 2 $180 • Torah Tots – once per month – no charge, registration required • Confirmation class - $625 ($475 if there is another child in religious school) For more information, please call our office at 973-887-0046 Check out our blog TBA2-0.org for more information about Temple Beth Am. There are no strangers at Temple Beth Am, only friends you have yet to meet.

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Lake Hopatcong Station in the early years, when passengers hopped off the train to board steam boats or trolleys to Lake resorts and hotels.

Lake Hopatcong Station today, with most preservation work completed.

Historic Lake Hopatcong Train Station... continued from front page that supplied the building’s original tiles in 1911. The station is one of 117 historic sites that Morris County has helped to preserve since 2003, after the people of

the county voted overwhelmingly to dedicate tax dollars annually to protect our rich history. As of last week, when the board approved $2.65 million to protect, restore and

preserve 27 sites, Morris County has invested more than $43.3 million to protect, preserve and refurbish buildings, structures and symbols of our past.

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Randolph Teen Provides Shopping Support During Pandemic

By Steve Sears t all started simply for 18-year-old Randolph resident, Maurice Korish, and his good friend Adam Hollander. They did food deliveries together. “We just were simultaneously building a website and doing all these deliveries and we quickly realized,” says Korish, ‘Okay, we actually have an organization here that we’ll further develop and expand and, you know, accrue more volunteers, and help give back to the community.’ Then came Deliver Together, an incorporated nonprofit business in New Jersey. “We are recognized by New Jersey as Deliver Together Inc.” says Korish. Deliver Together, currently also applying for 501 c 3 status, has 90 volunteers and has done over 1,200 grocery and meal deliveries in three states. “We started back in March 2020; really like right when the pandemic began. We have had volunteers register that do deliveries. Predominantly we obviously operate in New Jersey - that’s where we’re based and incorporated – and we have volunteers in Florida and Maryland.” Korish is eyeing expansion into New York and Connecticut. Also, the Stanford-bound Korish is the recipient of the 2021 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award, a program of the Helen Diller Family Foundation. He will receive $36,000 to support his endeavor and further his education. He values the award for a few reasons. “The award itself includes me in a network of very incredible individuals from around the country that have also started their own nonprofits. It’s a very broad and very intellectual group of people who have had plenty of their own experience in different forms

of volunteerism.” He will use the scholarship monies to further his education, and also will devote some funds to Deliver Together. “To kind of further bolster the organization,” he says, “and then also potentially to my former high school and then my elementary school, just kind of as like a meaningful gift, recognizing the impact that they’ve had on my character.” The Deliver Together mission is most important. “We put a big emphasis on developing a strong relationship between elderly individuals in the local community and also the high schoolers and the teenagers in the community to kind of bridge that gap,” explains Korish. “It’s really just kind of putting a smile on somebody’s face who’s homebound, elderly, has been immunocompromised, just kind of to communicate with them, speak to them a bit, learn about their history in the community. That’s like a beautiful part of our mission that has been so inspiring.” There is no one type of Deliver Together volunteer youngster. For Korish and his organization, diversity reigns. “We’ve had public school kids, private school kids, religious kids, all different kinds of kids, and then we also serve all different types of clients from all different backgrounds.” A key thing now, as Korish and Hollander move on to college, is keeping high schoolers involved. “Because we’re an incorporated nonprofit business,” says Korish, “we also have a board of trustees and we also have our kind of executive team leadership, but a big mission, or a big part of our organization, is to kind of maintain a high school-led team lead leadership. We’re excited that we’re working to con-

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Randolph High School Senior Wins National Award

By Henry M. Holden andolph High School graduate, Chase Bolnick, won an award in the National Academy of Television Art & Science Mid Atlantic Chapter, 2021 competition. Bolnick’s award was in the category for Best Short Form. The contestants were judged by media professionals and college educators from within the chapter. The award recognizes outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, and news by high school students in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. There were 120 entries and 67 nominees. Bolnick was one of the nominees. “The selection process was involved, with some paperwork, and they asked a lot of general information questions,” said Bolnick. “But it was mainly the film that I was submitting that was going to be judged.” Bolnick started acting at an early age. “My first acting job was when I was seven. I starred in a local production of Oliver.” One of his fondest and most vivid memories was when he was part of the commercial 1-800 Kars for Kids. “I was the piano kid,” he said with a big smile. Bolnick developed his love for filmmaking in high school. He found his calling learning from various sets, and he became passion-

ate about the business. “I realized then that I wanted to be a filmmaker and go on the other side of the camera.” “I’ve been in numerous movies, commercials, and TV shows, and I found my passion for filmmaking. I have made many films that I am proud of,” Bolnick said. According to IMDB, Bolnick has 40 credits to his name in acting, writing, directing, and editing. Some of his award-winning films are, The Jingle, Static Panic, and She is My Music which he wrote, directed, and edited. Bolnick’s explanation of his winning film: “She is My Music is about the reality that things are not always solvable, nor do they get better, but escapes such as music can provide a short period of time where you feel they do.” The quarantine changed Bolnick’s casting requirements. “I wrote and directed She is My Music during quarantine, so I had to scale back and make it a small cast. I had two of my friends in high school and my friend’s dad star in it.” When Bolnick got to high school, he found himself always on sets. Randolph offered a four-year course film program. “There were six kids interested, and we signed up for it. Just two stuck it out with me for the four

years. It’s not a big program but they do offer it and while I was enrolled in it, I realize that I had found my calling.” Throughout the four years Bolnick was always making films and his friends wanted to act in those films. “I was lucky to have friends who were willing to do that.” Bolnick enjoys the whole process. “I think it is extremely rewarding watching the final product. I like to do as much as I can on the films. I like to edit them, direct them, and be in them if I can.” Editing a production may take days, Bolnick says. “It is very tedious, but the finished product is gratifying to see.” Bolnick never took off during the summers. “Even through the summers I continued to make films and it became clear to me that filmmaking was what I wanted to do, even after school. I never questioned what I wanted to do with my life because I already knew.” Bolnick made a video of his graduating class so that they could reflect on it after they graduated. It was a 30-minute video and he showed it to the whole class. “It was extremely rewarding to be there at the premiere with all my classmates watching my work. I felt really good about that.” The 18-year-old will be attending The

Chase Bolnick (courtesy Chase Bolnick)

Department of Radio- Television-Film at The University of Texas, in Austin, part of Moody College of Communication this Fall. “When I was applying to colleges, I looked at the top 10 list and applied to all of them. I got into some but didn’t get into others. Out of the ones I got into, Austin, Texas, was on the top of my list. It is a beautiful place. I had to decide between going to Austin or another smaller college, not in a city as large as Austin. I realized that as a filmmaker I needed to have those life experiences to be able to make films. Austin is the place I want to go for these new life experiences.”

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Roxbury Author Oﬀers Intimate Look at Grant and His Tomb

By Jillian Risberg s Union general he led the United States to victory over the Confederacy during the American Civil War and served two terms as the 18th president. This enduring American hero, commemorated with the largest mausoleum in the free land — takes center stage in awardwinning author Louis Picone’s third book, Grant’s Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon. “It started off for me as a fascination with the tomb and from there I discovered the (compelling) story in his final battle to write his memoirs,” Picone says. “I had always admired Grant and felt he didn’t get a fair shake in history and for years was regarded as one of the worst presidents. Thought there was a great story there that hadn’t been told before.” According to the author, for years that Southern lost cause narrative really defined Grant and in presidential pollings until the mid-90s he was considered fourth from the worst (below Warren G. Harding, Andrew Johnson and James Buchanan). “You couldn’t have a righteous Southern cause and still have Grant as a hero,” he says. “Grant’s reputation during the Civil War: butcher, lucky and a drunk. As president he was stupid and corrupt.” For the book, Picone interviewed Frank Scaturro, who has a life-long fascination with Grant. “In all my research of presidential places, I’ve rarely seen where a private individual has done so much, without any ulterior motive to save a presidential site as important as Grant’s Tomb,” says the author of Scaturro, at the time

a student at Columbia, which is blocks from the general’s resting place where the young man volunteered and ultimately wrote the mayor, governor and president a 325page report about all the horrors that occurred there. From the mid-60s until it was restored in the mid-90s by the National Park Service, Grant’s Tomb was a seriously dangerous — and constantly vandalized, crime-ridden location. There were congressional efforts to move the tomb, the family wanted to but it was amazing what that patriotic citizen pulled off. It took 12 years to build, and once the tomb was completed in 1897 it was the number one tourist attraction in New York City. More people went there than the Statue of Liberty. It’s now a distant public memory except for the Groucho Marx joke, ‘Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb?’ “Anyone who has been to Grant’s Tomb you know it’s uptown on the outskirts of Harlem, in the Morningside Heights area,” Picone says. “The fact that so many people made the journey and went there (makes it) even more impressive.” As president, Grant was an effective civil rights executive who created the Justice Department. “There were definitely scandals in Grant’s presidency; he trusted too much in people who didn’t warrant that trust, who had betrayed that trust,” says Picone. “What he did during Reconstruction was a noble effort. The KKK started to form and use violence and intimidation to suppress the free slaves who were trying to exercise their civil and voting continued on page 11

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Roxbury Author... continued from page 10 rights.” Grant sent the military down south, thousands were arrested and the KKK was decimated. “It didn’t rise again until the early 1900s,” the author says Grant’s reputation is being re-evaluated as a Civil War hero (150th anniversary since the Union’s victory) — but also as a president. Picone says Reconstruction is a huge part of Grant’s legacy. “He ran on a platform advocating

for native American rights; was a great statesman and probably the first president to use international courts to solve a Civil War issue with England over the sinking of a ship, the Alabama that was potentially going to fester into another war with England,” says the author. It was seen as a revolutionary move that predated the United Nations by 70 years. Grant had this interesting trajectory of his reputation and Picone parallels it to the tomb because when Grant died and towards the last years of his life, even 20 years later,

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Monuments have come under such scrutiny, including Grant’s Tomb — which the author writes about. “It kind of lined up almost perfectly with what was happening in history but definitely wasn’t the intention,” says Picone. “One thing I hadn’t considered is next year will be 200 years since Grant was born. That, and Grant’s special on the History Channel last year and the re-evaluation of the Reconstruction Period, there’s this renewed focus on Grant.” The author has spoken widely on the topic of the presidents and places we commemorate them. He is an adjunct professor of history at William Paterson University. “History and presidential history came to me later in life,” Picone says, adding his 15year interest quickly became an obsession. He maintains a nine-to-five job as an IT professional, but is thrilled the new book is connecting with people. “The response has been wonderful; it’s inspiring them to learn more about Grant, visit the tomb; that’s been the best part for me,” says the author. “Grant has risen from fourth from the bottom to now number 20, the highest he’s ever been in these rankings. I think Grant’s Tomb is a testament to that.”

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Roxbury’s Small Businesses Serve Up $5,000 For Local First Responders

GRADE Property Restoration, Roxbury Small Businesses, Town Officials, and local First Responders gathered at the Roxbury Fire Department Company this past week for a special check presentation. A GRADE Property Restoration owners, Christian and Jonathan Licciardi, were joined by Councilman Shawn Potillo along with representatives from local Small Businesses/ Event Sponsors to serve up a $5,000 check to the first responders of Roxbury Volunteer Fire & EMS Department, as a result of proceeds raised from the 1st Annual Volleyball ROX Charity Tournament. The 1st Annual Volleyball ROX Charity Tournament, hosted by A GRADE Property Restoration and the Fire Victims Fund, was held last month at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, NJ with the goal of raising $5,000 for local first responders to help purchase of life saving equipment. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, the event’s focus was to help bring together the local small business community, First Responders, and local area residents with a fun community competition to raise money for a great cause. There were over 35 local small businesses that supported the charity tournament, as well as 12 volleyball teams that competed. A GRADE Property Restoration, a local Roxbury Small Business, came up with the idea of the Volleyball ROX Charity Tournament while brainstorming ways to give back to their community’s first responders. Both of A GRADE’s owners, Christian and Jonathan Licciardi, are avid volleyball players and can often be found playing pickup games at the Horseshoe Lake Volleyball courts. With one partner being a local Roxbury resident, part of A GRADE mission is to give back to the community at large. They look forward to bringing the Volleyball ROX Charity Tournament back again next year. Outside of organizing and hosting the Volleyball ROX Charity Tournament for Roxbury’s

First Responders, A GRADE Property Restoration has also adopted the area surrounding the volleyball courts as a part of the Town-wide Community Initiative “Adopt-A-Spot” Program to help the town keep the area clean of trash. Christian Licciardi, Owner of A GRADE Property Restoration, Roxbury Resident “As a Roxbury resident and a Roxbury Small Business Owner, it was such a prideful moment for us to be able to pull something together that would benefit the community and help the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department. Having the ability to host this special event for our First Responders really means a lot to us, our families, and our amazing team. The amount of support and enthusiasm we received from other Roxbury’s Small Businesses and the community was incredible.” Bob Hackett, Chief of Roxbury Fire & EMS Department, Roxbury Resident “On behalf of the Roxbury Fire and EMS Department, I would like to extend our thanks to A GRADE, Jonathan and Christian, for a great event. We would also like to thank to all of the Sponsors and team members that came to play in this first event. It was greatly appreciated.” Shawn Potillo, Roxbury Councilman, Roxbury Resident “On behalf of the Mayor and Council, I would like to thank A GRADE Property Restoration for their dedication to Roxbury Township and for hosting this event. I, firsthand, was able to witness the hard work and planning that went into this event. Thank you for thinking about the safety of our Roxbury residents, as it really means to a lot to us. Thank you to our Roxbury Firemen & Firewomen for your dedication to the community and for putting Roxbury’s residents first.”

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The Endearing Uncle: The Importance of Precision

By Richard Mabey Jr. t least once a year, Uncle Pete and Aunt Alice would come to visit my mom, my sister Patti and myself at our home in The Villages. For decades, Uncle Pete had worked as a finishing carpenter, specifically in building new bowling alleys and repairing older ones. Uncle Pete was all so very detail oriented. During one of his visits, he noticed that a strip of floor molding was slightly popping up, going from the living room to the hallway leading to the bedrooms. Uncle Pete insisted on fixing the molding. As we both knelt on the floor, Uncle Pete carefully inspected the molding that was ever so slightly popping up. “See the problem, Richard? They didn’t properly square off the floor molding with the door molding. All you have to be is one millimeter off and it’s all no good. Nobody takes pride in their work anymore,” Uncle Pete would philosophize. Well, that day we ended up taking that floor molding off and Uncle Pete did his magic on it. I got out my dad’s old tool box and like a magician, who keeps it a secret how the magic trick is done, Uncle Pete ever so slightly recut the molding so that it was perfectly squared off. I got the old bottle of wood glue and together, Uncle Pete and I glued down the newly cut floor molding. “Got something heavy?” Uncle Pete then asked me. I told him that I had the perfect thing. I had some old red bricks in the backyard. I went out to get them and when I came back in, Uncle Pete was putting an old towel over the freshly glued floor molding. “If you put those bricks down on the floor molding, without a towel, the molding would have gotten scratched up,” Uncle Pete told me.

In the course of the week that Uncle Pete and Aunt Alice would stay with us, Uncle Pete would help me with a dozen or more little handyman chores that I had been waiting for a round tuit, to get to them. We reset the two birdbaths, so that they were perfectly level. We oiled all the door hinges. We changed a shower head in the bathroom. And, we trimmed the branches of the Live Oak tree in the front yard. “You don’t want branches blocking the Stop Sign, even a little bit. They can give you a fine for that,” Uncle Pete would tell me. Usually, it was midweek that we would all go to the steakhouse out on the highway. Uncle Pete would look around the restaurant, then study some detail, then say to me, “you see that light fixture on that hanging chandelier over there? It’s off something terrible. The problem is that they rush these building jobs these days. People don’t take pride in their work, like they used to,” Uncle Pete would reflect. Uncle Pete was all so much more than a carpenter, he was a master craftsman, a true artisan. He loved to build things. On his days off from work, and then after he retired, Uncle Pete would build bookshelves, coffee tables, tables for the family farm stand, and on and on. It was like the old joke about the shoemaker who repairs his family’s shoes on his days off. Or the bus driver, who takes his family on a long-distance drive across America on his vacation. Uncle Pete’s woodshed still stands in a corner of the vast Knothe Farm. His tools are still in neat order, hanging on the wall. His drill press and table saw mourn for him. It is a quiet tribute to this wonderfully gifted artisan. Peter E. Knothe went Home to be with the Lord on the fourteenth of April in 2018. For many years he served as a

Aunt Alice and Uncle Pete at the steakhouse, during one of their visits to The Villages.

Deacon in his church. He had served as a Volunteer Fireman in Randolph. He was the Treasurer of his Mason Lodge. He had volunteered hundreds and hundreds of hours, helping with fund raisers for the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey. He was a member in good standing in the Randolph Historical Society and the Randolph Seniors Club. He touched the lives of hundreds of people. Now, when I come home to visit at the Knothe Farm, I can feel his spirit at the farm. His wisdom, his insight, his love for people still lives on in the hearts and minds of his family and friends. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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“Sister Cities”: Randolph, New Jersey, Meet Randolph, Massachusetts

By Steve Sears andolph, Massachusetts has much to offer, whether just driving through town and desiring a quick meal, or even staying over night or for a few days and seeking to visit nearby spots. The latter is recommended and, even though Boston is just 15 miles north and, yes, history and much more abounds there, the reader will soon learn that Randolph itself also is a worthy trek for many reasons. Henry Cooke, town historian, was born and raised in Randolph. “I grew up in the town, and aside from years away at school in college, I’ve pretty much lived here. I currently live in the house my grandparents bought when they moved from Boston in 1941. It (Randolph) was originally part of the town of Braintree,” he says, “and when the city of Quincy split off in 1792, we followed suit a year later.” The town was incorporated in 1793. Randolph, a town of about 10 square miles and 32,000 residents, is very accessible. Divided in half by Route 28, which runs north and south, there’s also Highway 24, a limited access road, which runs alongside the town, Route 139 runs through it, and historic Route 1 and Route 93 clip the top of it. By comparison, Randolph, New Jersey is

home to just about 26,000 people, was incorporated 7 years after its sister city from parts of Mendham in 1806, is more than double the size at 21 square miles, and Routes 10 and 513 (the latter perhaps more scenic) are convenient roadways to get you to your destination. There are “slumbering spots” in Randolph, Massachusetts, a Comfort Inn at the northern tip and a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in the southwestern part of town, and even though dining is a cornucopia of varieties, two eateries are recommended. La Scala Ristorante, which has been around for about 40 years, is the highlight Italian restaurant, and then what Cooke describes as “probably our least sexy but most iconic eatery, the Lynwood Cafe, which has what we like to think is the best pizza south of Boston.” On a weekend night, sometimes the wait for a pie is as long as two hours. “A little hole in the wall. They don’t serve salads, they don’t serve other Italian food, they serve pizza, and something to drink with your pizza.” Lynwood Café is located at the corner of Center and South Streets. History buffs will want to visit both the Jonathan Belcher House on Route 28 and West Street, a historic home and museum which currently is used by the Randolph

Stetson Hall. Photos courtesy of Henry Cooke.

Women’s Club (one of the oldest in America), and Stetson Hall, the best place to learn about Randolph history. “It’s right in the center of town,” says Cooke, “It was Randolph’s town hall from the time it was built

in 1842 until 1995, when the town offices moved across the street.” For nature lovers, the Blue Hills Reservation, which abuts Randolph, is of significant continued on page 15

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Sister Cities... continued from page 14 interest due to its biking and hiking trails, and a trailside nature museum is also onsite. “In terms of other more in-town passive recreation and nature, we have Powers Farm Community Park, which the town purchased in 2009 under the Communities Preservation Act,” explains Cooke. “It was a dairy farm run by the Powers family for over a century, and they still maintain the farm on part of the property, but many of the farm fields are now areas where people can walk and have picnics.” Close by

is Norroway Pond, where visitors can rent kayaks and paddle around the pond. Cooke adds, “There’s a picnic pavilion where many people go in the summer months just to sit and have a picnic, or just to sit and enjoy the birds and the fresh air, watch the woodchucks and the geese or the ducks go do their thing, and there are also nature trails.” As for notable folks who are from Randolph, Massachusetts, National Hockey League fans may remember Rod Langway, who played with both the Montreal Canadi-

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Cooke, “and it is also one of the most racially and culturally diverse communities in Massachusetts.” For more information about Randolph, Massachusetts, visit www.randolph-ma. gov.

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Attract More Birds to Your Backyard

ith all the constraints people lived through in 2020, many turned to their own backyards - nature, in particular - for hope, solace, wonder and even entertainment. Despite the worldwide crisis, nature’s normalcy remained intact; flowers continued to bloom, bees continued to pollinate and birds continued to fly and forage food. Feeding birds can be enjoyable for any age group and provide stress relief for all who partake. A University of Exeter study, focused on nature’s impact on humans in suburban and urban areas, found lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress were associated with the number of birds people saw during afternoons at home. The benefits of birdwatching come from seeing lots of birds - quantity not “quality” - the study found. People “felt relaxed and connected to nature when they watched birds in their gardens,” researchers said. These feelings increased with the level of bird feeding in the yard. For millions working and schooling from home, this stress reduction was an unintended bonus. Data from 2020 shows sales of bird feed, feeders, nesting boxes and bird houses spiked as interest in backyard birds soared while people spent more time at home. Interest in birding isn’t slowing down.

If you haven’t tried attracting birds to your backyard, now is a perfect opportunity to start. The experts at Cole’s Wild Bird Products Co. offer these bird feed and feeder basics to attract more birds to your backyard. Feeders A variety of bird feeder types placed at different heights attract more birds than one feeder featuring one seed type. Start with two feeder types that accommodate most feed options. Bowl feeders serve not only seeds but also dried mealworms, fruit and suet. An option like Cole’s Bountiful Bowl Feeder comes with an adjustable dome cover you can raise or lower to prevent larger birds and squirrels from getting to food and protect it from rain. Traditional tube feeders are all-purpose options for bird feeding, especially for small birds that cling. For example, the Terrific Tube Feeder is made with state-ofthe-art materials to prevent warping and discoloration and includes a quick-clean, removable base to make cleaning fast and easy. Just push a button and the bottom of the feeder pops off for easy access to the inside. Rinse the feeder with soapy water, dunk it into a water-bleach solution at a concentration of 9-to-1, rinse, dry and reattach the bottom. Regular cleaning of feeders is essential for preventing mold, germs and disease.

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Master Summer Meals with an Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad

kip boring dishes and instead dive into a sweet, satisfying macaroni salad that’s perfect for enjoying al fresco. With fresh ingredients and appetizing flavor, this Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad is more than just a side – it’s a meal on its own. Grilled chicken breast is complemented by mandarin oranges and the sophisticated sweetness and crisp texture of Envy apples. Named America’s No. 1 apple for taste, crispness, aroma and appearance, according to an independent sensory test by Forward Agency, the apples are a delightful way to enhance your favorite dishes. This recipe calls for firing up the grill to cook chicken to juicy perfection, mixing your own homemade macaroni salad and dicing up a beautiful apple, making it an ideal dinner option for summer evenings at home. Visit EnvyApple.com to find apples at a grocer near you. Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts 1/2 package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 lemon, zest only 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 can (10.7 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 20 turns fresh cracked pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided water 1/2 pound macaroni 1 Envy apple, diced Allow chicken breasts to sit at room temperature 20 minutes. Mash softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chopped shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin juice, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside. Preheat grill or saute pan to high heat. Season chicken breasts with drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Grill chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 F. If using saute

pan, cook 2 minutes on each side then finish in 400 F oven 5-10 minutes. Allow chicken to cool then dice into small chunks. Bring medium or large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain and pour hot noodles into large mixing bowl.

Gently stir in cream cheese mixture until noodles are well coated. Let cool slightly. Add diced chicken, apples and mandarin oranges; stir to combine. Serve warm or chill in refrigerator to serve cold. (Family Features)

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