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By Henry M. Holden or the last 12 years, the Randolph Education Foundation (REF) has donated more than $300,000 to the Randolph Township School District in the form of grants, support to specific projects, and assistance to students. It was inspired by the idea that together, families, schools, and the local community, shape the education of its children. Everything was going well, until March 2020, when everything came to a sudden stop. Covid (Corona virus) struck. The country (and the world) was enveloped in a pandemic. Businesses shut down, social distancing, masks, vaccinations, and state-wide lockdowns became the “new norm.” “Our event was canceled due to Covid, bringing us no chance to raise money for the organization,” said Paola Heinke, president of REF. The REF Committee realized that they would be out of business if they did not become innovative. Since 2010, the REF has organized the annual 5K Run (3.2 miles) to bring the community together to raise funds in support of its mission. “Our mission is to harness the power of the community, to create opportunities that inspire teachers to innovate, and enable students to thrive,” said Heinke. “We had to get creative, and start thinking outside of the box,” said Lissa Alexander, Race Co-Director, and REF Board Member, along with Kelly Krauss, oversee the 5K run. “This year we are doing something different,” said Alexander. “We are conducting a Virtual 5K run. Participants can sign up online and can-do peer-to-peer fundraising, for REF. The 5k run can be done at their convenience, any time between June 4, and June 14. We encourage people to run, walk or hike the event in hopes to encourage all levels of participants, including families! “Our virtual race will be held over a period of 10 days so you can do it whenever you want, any day of the week, at any time. The participants also have the option if they can’t do the whole run in one day, they can do it in segments, a mile today and another mile or portion there of tomorrow.
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etc. “People who finish the race will get a medal and we are leaving that up the honor system. We’re asking them to submit “finish the race” photos and judges will determine the best of the pictures in various categories. In 2019, there were 308 participants in the race. “Given the Covid restrictions, we’re hoping to get at least 200, this year,” said Alexander. “We are encouraging it to be a family event where everybody can do it rather than a competitive race. They can do it in their home, in their backyard, in the neighborhood, walking the Randolph trails, etc.” There are numerous free GPS enabled apps that will help participants determine the distance they cover. “We are truly grateful for all the committee members and volunteers who kindly contributed their time and talents for the 5K,” said Alexander. “Thank you to each of continued on page 4
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Dental Implants in One Day
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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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continued from front page them. We really appreciate what they do.” So far, REF has provided $120,000 in financial support to teachers and staff who are creating innovative programs in the classrooms, since 2013. “The way we see it, we have three pillars of support,” said Heinke. “The first pillar is Innovation. The innovation applies to all students. We want them to try and experiment with new things. We want people not to be afraid of trying something. We teach if you have an idea give it a try and see if it works. That is good for all students and teachers regardless of their background.” Since its inception in 2013, the Next Practices Grant Program (NPG) has supported more than a dozen projects all to enhance the student’s learning experience. The NPG program funds up to $10,000 each year in fresh ideas proposed by teachers and staff members who want to explore nontraditional, innovative ways to teach and learn,” said Heinke. All the proposals undergo a thorough blind evaluation process by a Selection Committee appointed by the REF. “The second pillar is the School Readiness Component which addresses students in need. “We have several kinds of assistance. One of them is gift cards. I got a note from
a single mom which still makes me tear up when I read it. She said if it wasn’t for the gift card, she would not have had any gifts to give to her girls on Christmas Day.” “The Second Pair of Jeans program is a grassroots initiative that enables students with financial needs in our district to come to school ready to learn. Over the last 12 years we’ve provided more than $50,000 in gift cards to students in need during the holiday season. “To date we have provided over $10,000 in scholarships for first-generation students. “The third pillar is Community Building,” said Heinke. “In the past we had events that brought the community together. One was our Rock Star celebration, which we co-hosted it with the Randolph Rotary. We select a person of the year to be the Randolph Rock Star for that year. It honored educators of the year, and other community members who supported education in Randolph. This year we had to cancel that part of the program because of the Covid restrictions. We are hoping we can bring that part of the program back next year.” “There is still time to sign up to be a sponsor. We understand that this past year has been financially difficult for many small businesses, and we have restructured our sponsorship tiers and hope that there is a level of support that works for you!”
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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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“Nasty Nellie Is An April Fool”
By Robert Massimi. Member Dramatists Guild and Drama League. n a rapid fire comedy tempo, Alison Arngrin talks about her life as Nellie Oleson from “Little House on The Prairie”; her growing up with show biz parents : the people she has met along the way in entertainment. Arngrim brings a unique perspective to being cast as the nasty one on the “Prairie” and what that role did too her growing up. What should have been a role of a lifetime, she was instead stereotyped as a “bitch” and was humiliated both in school and at social events. In a paradoxical way Arngrim was liberated by the “bitch” persona that she was given. In a rapid speech pattern she begins the play by giving us her parents background; her father managed Liberace and her mom was a voice over for many cartoon characters. “April Fool” is only 30 minutes long with about 45 minutes of material in it. The audience needs to be attentive and aware of who she was growing up to get the comedy routine. Some jokes are very funny; others fall flat, very flat. When it’s good, it’s good, when flat it reminded me of Tom Arnold trying to do comedy: forced jokes with fake expressions. The Liberace skit was hilarious;
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her recollection of him and her father as his manager was great fun to listen to.. The skit then moved to her mothers voice overs, it is here that the jokes fall flat and just aren’t funny (being the voice of Casper, Gumby Davey and Underdog Arngrim’s comedy does not work here). Meeting stars as a young woman had a profound effect on Ms. Arngrim; the story of her meeting Eartha Kitt, her impression of her was spot on, as was her impression of Carol Channing. As she describes doing a movie in France, her time with Kitt and Channing might have been the height of the show... jokes were funny, you felt her revel in that period of her life. Arngrim was at her best when she had a detailed recollection of the people she met along the way, when she went into stories about cooking and her cats is when the show became boring and lackluster. The question and answer at the end of the show could have been dropped all together- It would have been a better show without this segment. Following this actor through her journey had ups and down in the 30 minutes. While Arngrim sheds some fun about her life in a speed run, the show could have been directed better in honing some of the jokes and perfecting its skit.
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Did You Know?
he pinnacle of birthday celebrations, if there’s no piñata to break open, is when the birthday cake comes out and party attendees serenade the guest of honor. The song everyone harmonizes to is among the most widely recognized and well-loved tunes in the world. The “birthday song,” also known as “Happy Birthday to You,” is in the public domain in the United States and the European Union. The song originally was penned as a classroom greeting song titled “Good Morning to All,” written by sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Both were educators and developed unique teaching strategies to assist students. The song was composed by Mildred and the lyrics were written by Patty to be used in kindergarten classrooms. It is unclear who changed the lyrics and turned the song into a birthday ditty, as none of the earliest references to the song included credits or copyright notices.
Two tales circulate regarding the eventual copyright of the song. One has The Summy Company registering a copyright in 1935, crediting authors Preston Ware Orem and Mrs. R. R. Forman. The other says Jessica Hill, sister to Mildred and Patty, who was working with publisher Clayton F. Summy Company, copyrighted and published “Happy Birthday to You” in 1935. Eventually Warner Chappell bought the company that was originally The Summy Company, and argued the birthday song was under copyright until 2030, making performances of the song illegal without paying royalties. However, a federal judge ruled in 2015 that Warner Chappell’s claim to a copyright on the song was not valid. The judge ruled its registration only covered a specific piano version, not the melody and lyrics. Therefore, “Happy Birthday to You” can be sung both privately and publicly without being subject to royalties or other restrictions.
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Is Your Supermarket Doing Enough to Address the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
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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What Everyone Should Know about Melanoma
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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 dermatologist 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 self-skin 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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The Autumn of 1969: The Ford Falcon
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By Richard Mabey Jr. n late August of 1969, a very dear and wonderful blessing came to my life. It was a blessing that was given to me, beyond my wildest imagination. Now, over 50 years later, it still amazes me the sequence of events that was an incredible blessing to my life. My cousin, Wes Mabey, was about 10 years older than me. Wes lived in Towaco. Back in late Summer of 1969, Wes got a promotion at his job. He was now the Supervisor of the Machine Shop of a small manufacturing company that was located on Route 202 in Towaco. And, as almost required with a work promotion, there’s the calling to buy a new car. And, that’s just what my Cousin Wes did. He bought himself a new car! As fate would have it, the Ford Dealer, where Wes was buying his new car, wasn’t willing to give him a really good deal on the trade-in for his 1961 Ford Falcon. So, without thinking twice, before he bought his new car, Wes drove to the old Mabey Homestead. It was a Saturday in late August. I remember this all so well. We were all eating lunch at the kitchen table, when
suddenly we heard a car horn honking in the backyard. It was Cousin Wes in his 1961 Ford Falcon. Dad got up and looked out the back window of the kitchen. “It’s Wes,” Dad said to all of us. And with that, Dad proceeded to go outside and I followed him. “Hey Unca Dick,” Wes called out to my father as Dad and I walked out to the back driveway. “Hi Wes,” Dad replied. I gave a hearty greeting to my cousin. “Never guess in a million years!” Wes said to Dad. “What’s that Wes?” Dad replied. “I got a promotion at work!” Wes said. “Congratulations Wes!” Dad enthusiastically told his nephew. “And that ain’t all,” Wes announced. “Well, don’t keep us in suspense,” Dad replied. “I’m buying a brand-new car!” Wes proudly announced. “That’s great, Wes,” Dad cheerily said to his nephew. “Well, here’s the good part. I figure Richie here’ll be driving soon. So’s I figured I give you the offer of a lifetime!” Wes gleefully announced.
“You’re selling your Ford Falcon?” Dad asked. “You got it, Unca Dick. I figure I’ll sell it to my favorite cousin here. Say, for a hundred dollars,” Wes announced. “What do ya’ say, Richie? How’d you like to be the proud owner of this deluxe Ford
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By Richard Mabey Jr. here is a fiber, a weave, a tapestry that often unites families together. And, then there is the pull, the outgoing tide of fate and destiny. It is almost as if there is a marker in time, wherein one chapter closes and another chapter opens in the books of our lives. Such a time came in early September of 1987. My beloved father turned 60 that year, on Sunday, September 6th. We had a most wonderful and magical birthday party for him, in the afternoon, after church. The backyard of the old Mabey Homestead was filled with family, neighbors, church friends, and friends from scouts. It was a most grand and glorious time. Beneath the shade of the tall, towering maple tree, Dad cut his large, sheet cake. It was beneath the very maple tree that Dad had climbed as a boy and I had built my tree fort on. Balloons filled the yard. Along with crepe paper strung from tree limb to tree limb. And we even had one of those long chain “Happy Birthday” messages that was strung between two trees. It was truly a happy and joyous time. At the time, none of us knew that the Autumn of 1987, was going to be such a profound point of events and changes in our lives. My cousin Edward, who lived with us for about seven years, got the courage to propose to the wonderful young lady whom he had been dating for over a year. My sister Patti went back to school to pursue a Master’s Degree in Divinity. Dad retired
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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
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I Remember Dad... continued from page 12 Aunt Helen was failing. It was becoming more and more difficult for her to get around. Her heart was not good at all. The doctors offered little hope. I remember it all, as if it were yesterday. Aunt Helen sat at the table, in the shade of the towering maple, and smiled as she ate a piece of Dad’s birthday cake. I believe it would be the last piece of birthday cake that she would ever have. There are times when we fear changes. We want so much to hold onto the way things are. But all so often, the good Lord calls us and our loved ones into new directions, new goals, new purposes to serve Him. Sometimes we try desperately to fight the changes. But it is like a man trying to stop the ocean tide from departing the sands when the moon calls upon its love for the deep blue sea. Love knows no boundaries. Love cannot be limited. I live in Central Florida now. I
don’t think a day goes by that I don’t think about some little moment of those wonderful, magical years of living in the old Mabey Homestead. How we all tripped upon each other’s lives. And, all the people who came and stayed at the old family farmhouse. Some for a week’s visits, some stayed with us for years. Please do know this, the psychologists, the scientists, the academicians, the spiritual leaders, really and truly have no idea just how far-reaching and how powerful this mystical, wonderful, and mysterious thing we call love really is. Love can transcend physical distances, the passing of time, and the transition from the physical plane to the heavenly worlds. Love is the key to all human understanding. 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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continued from page 10 sat around the dining room table. Dad went upstairs and came down with five 20-dollar bills. Dad and I agreed that I would pay him 10 dollars a month, till I was all paid up. At the time, I had a little business of my own, where I would mow neighbors’ lawns. We signed the paperwork of the Bill of Sale at the kitchen table of the old Mabey Homestead. I was now the proud owner of white, 1961 Ford Falcon. Dad and I went to the Ford Dealer with Wes. I remember that at the Ford Dealer, Wes bought a shiny, red Ford Galaxie 500. It was a sharp looking car.
Outside the Ford Dealer, Dad and I said our goodbyes to Wes. We both wished him good luck with his new car. Dad drove us home. I wouldn’t get my driver’s license for another year, but I felt like I was walking on air, being the new owner of this great, classic 1961 Ford Falcon. A new era of my life was dawning. To be continued. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please place the wording “My Life Weekly” in the subject line.
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Lakeside Tavern Set to Re-Open in Mount Olive
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By Megan Roche akeside Tavern “Your Neighborhood Bar and Grill “will is once again open for business. Lakeside Tavern will be the new go to spot. It’s convenient location on Route 46 will offer easy access to Route 80, Route 206, and Route 46. The family friendly location will have some incredible sunsets and houses picture windows for all to enjoy. Stop in for a game of pool, Darts while listening to some great music or just enjoy the neighborhood setting with a great selection of your favorite bar foods and drinks. Budd Lake has been a staple in the Mount Olive community for decades. Budd Lake is the largest natural lake in New Jersey at 374 acres. Formerly known as Hattacawanna Lake, the lake was named for Lt. John Budd who was the first military officer to train a home guard to protect the community against threats. Lt. Budd also owned 1300 acres of land in the area back in 1714. The lake has been home to many families throughout the years but was an extremely popular summer vacation destination in the 1920’s. Hotels graced the area around the lake, with the most popular ones being the Greene Inn and the Budd Lake Hotel. As time has passed, the lake has still been a source of recreation for many in the greater
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A Brunch Spread Fit for Spring
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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 proteinpacked 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 athome brunch inspiration. Breakfast Burrito 1 Silver Fern Farms New Zealand 100% Grass-Fed New York Strip Steak (10 ounces)
oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise 4 large mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tomato, finely chopped 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk 4 large tortillas continued on page 20
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A Brunch Spread... continued from page 19 1 cup spinach 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 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 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,
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5 Ways to Go Beyond Saying ‘Thank You’ to Military Service Members
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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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Jessie Frees Celebrates a Long, Glorious Career in Radio
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By Steve Sears lorham Park resident Jessie Frees in 2021 officially celebrates 70 years in radio. Frees is currently the host of “Ask the Expert” on WMTR AM-1250. “Ask the Expert’ is now 42 years old,” Frees says of the popular show. “It’s the oldest show in the state of New Jersey on air and radio.” Her first guest was William Simon, Secretary of the Treasury. Although her professional career dates back to 1951 – hence the 70th year festivities - Frees’ first “appearance” on radio was actually in 1947, when at age 13 in the 8th grade she was on the New York Times sponsored station, WQXR, for a show called “Words in the News - What Do They Mean?” “I was chosen to represent northern New Jersey,” Frees says. “There were different students on from New York, I guess, and New Jersey. It was a panel, and I never forgot it. My principal took me along with my mother to the New York station, and it just started my love of radio.” After that, she in 1951 as a Caldwell High School student worked for a station owned by the Newark Evening News. “I asked them for a radio show,” she says. “There were three or four of them (men) in the room, and I didn’t think they were listening to me, but
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“Dr. Pepper wasn’t sold in the northeast, then.” After college, she headed to WMTR. “I had a luncheon interview show from the Governor Morrison Inn and I had a lot of interesting guests. I’ve had thousands of guests, from congressmen to presidents.” continued on page 23
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Long, Glorious Career in Radio... continued from page 22 Celebrities like Bob Hope, Helen Hayes, Liberace, Tony Bennett, Guy Lombardo, The Amazing Kreskin, Tony Randall, Tricia Nixon, and even President George H.W. Bush sat down for a discussion with Frees. She then moved on to WVNJ for 17 years, where she sold airtime as lead salesperson. “I was the first woman in New Jersey to sell airtime in an all-male dominated business,” Frees says. “And I’m still selling airtime. So, from high school until now, I’ve been selling airtime.” After WVNJ, she was with WPAT from 1981-88 and followed that up with a gig for WXMC in Parsippany. She then entertained an offer from and returned to WMTR in 1994, and for 11 years worked with her daughter, Julie Briggs, who pitch-hit for her mom one evening and was immediately put on
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the air with her after that. The duo did a call-in show at 6 p.m. for 11 years on the station. Briggs and her mom still call WMTR home. Frees’ talent isn’t limited to the radio airwaves. She is also an accomplished children’s book author and poet. Her offering, Jackie Winquackey and Her 43 Cats Go to Hollywood, was lauded as a “Best Summer Read-
ing for Children” by a New York book reviewer, and First Lady Laura Bush in 2008 passed along her congratulations to Frees in a kind note. “I have so many,” she says of her books. Her next book has the felines heading to the fire department. “Ask the Expert” can be heard on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on WMTR 1250-AM.
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
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By Steve Sears ot much has eluded professional photographer, Jessielyn Palumbo, in her 29 years. She, like many, has had challenges, but the biggest one she stared right in the eye and met it head on. “I think maybe the biggest challenge faced would be when I opened my own business (Jessielyn Palumbo Studio LLC), because you never know how that’s going to go,” she says, “You’re always taking a leap of faith with opening your business. And so, for me that was probably the biggest challenge because you have to get clientele and get your business name out there and know how to focus on really expanding your business.” “I took that leap of faith that worked out for me.” Palumbo’s work has appeared in Maxim Magazine and in other publications, and has been seen on Bravo and FOX TV as well. Specializing in beauty, fashion, and pageant photography, her professional life is a busy and exciting one. Then there’s the personal, close-to-home stuff. May 2021 is a wonderful month for the former Wayne resident: she’s marrying her Wayne Hills High School sweetheart, Sean. “We met sophomore year in Spanish class, which was great,” she recalls. “I didn’t really know him before that. He was soccer captain and I was cheerleading captain. Totally different: he was into athletics and I was into the arts. And then we just met and we clicked. And then we ended up winning, I guess in our senior year, ‘Cutest Couple,” which is great, now that we’re getting married. We kind of grew up together, from 16 to 29 now.” A continuation of her very nice life, which has also included being named Miss New Jersey USA 2016. More to come. Palumbo says hers was a very enjoyable childhood. “I have two older sisters (Tanya and Carissa) who were very close to me. One was a year older than me, and one, three years older than me. So, we got along so well. Basically, they’re your best friends growing up, and we’re all a little different, too. My one sister is, I guess, a little classier,” she says with a laugh, “and the other sister is more like the big sis protector. We had a blast growing up in Wayne.” The Palumbo siblings, raised by their parents Robert and Dorothy, grew up in the shadow of William Paterson
University. “We had a great time growing up because there were so many kids in the neighborhood, going outside and playing. And I’m still friends with those kids to this day; they’re going to my wedding next month. It’s like 20 years of friendship.” While at Wayne Hills High School, Palumbo was a member of the National Honor Society and served as President of the National Arts Honor Society, apropos for her creative personality. Membership in the group and her activity therein would fuel her eventual career. From there, she moved on to the College of New Jersey in Trenton, from where she graduated Cum Laude in 2014. Palumbo received her BFA in Digital Arts, and a minor in Fine Arts while at TCNJ, and was inducted in the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for her academic achievements, as was named to the Kappa Pi Art Honor Society. Also in her graduating year, Palumbo was the only recipient chosen for the “Dean’s Purchase Award,” a grand achievement where a student’s art piece resides in the Dean’s private collection. She explains the process. “When you’re a senior, every senior Art major does a thesis. And within that senior thesis you have an exposition of your work, and basically the Dean of the college will go through all the work and techniques and pick his favorite, called the ‘Dean’s Purchase Award.’ So, he picked my photography work, which at the time was a Doppelganger series, meaning I had pageant girls with their crowns on interacting with themselves and whatever they do in real life. So, I had myself actually in there interacting with myself with a crown on, and then myself as a painter. I photoshopped them both interacting together.” While at TCNJ, she interned with Fadil Berisha, a celebrity photographer, as well as with Maxim Magazine, with whom she worked as a photo editor after graduation. She lauds the internship method as a way of getting yourself and your talents noticed, but also as an obvious learning tool. “In general, any internship actually helps you get a grasp of real-life stuff,” she says. “You learn something in college, but to actually be in the working field you learn way more. Interning with Maxim, I actually learned more so the business side of things, and also with photography as well, continued on page 26
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NJ Starz... continued from page 24 learning copyright licensing, you have to make phone calls, connections, networking – all this is business and real-life stuff. I always recommend internships, because you don’t really understand how the job is, or if you actually want to do that job without experiencing it.” Speaking of “crowns,” that’s a subject Palumbo is also familiar with, she a veteran in pageant competitions. In 2016, when she was 23, after claiming runner-up and semifinalist awards in prior Miss Teen and Miss New Jersey USA competitions, the crown and runway walk of the winner was finally hers alone. “I didn’t start doing pageants until I was 17. I started with the New Jersey Teen USA pageant, which is the teen version of the Miss major USA pageant,” In the Teen category, in 2010 she finished as 3rd runner up, and in 2011 1st runner up. She then moved up to the higher level, where she was 3rd runnerup in 2012 and a semi-finalist in 2015. “I never won until 2016. And it was a great experience because I had never done pageants before, but it really does kind of open your eyes to what you can really gain from pageants. For myself, I gained more confidence with going onstage in front of random people, and also with interview skills. You’re more comfortable speaking, which helps with college interviews and job interviews.” She speaks about the “crowning” (pun intended) moment at the Parsippany Hilton, when outgoing Miss New Jersey USA 2015, Vanessa Oriolo, adorned her head with the glittering silver. “At the time, my director didn’t know if I was happy or not because I was competing so
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he United Service Organizations (USO), the nation’s leading not-forprofit charity that serves the men and women in the U.S. military and their families, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Founded just before the U.S. entry into World War II, the USO rapidly expanded from a patchwork of local efforts with a handful of volunteers into a robust international organization. From Bob Hope to Marlene Dietrich to Bing Crosby, the USO offered now-legendary entertainment during World War II, as well as programs and services, quickly becoming an essential part of the war effort. “Honorably discharged” by President Truman in 1947 after the end of World War II and reactivated for the Korean War in 1949, it is widely believed that the USO was inactive during this time. However, recent findings in USO archives and external sources show that the organization actually never stopped serving. Though the future of the USO was at
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50 Ironia Road., Randolph - $599,900 To Sell Your Home Go To: DOUGTUCKER.COM
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8 Heritage Ct., Randolph - $700,000 To Sell Your Home Go To: DOUGTUCKER.COM
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26 Wilkinson Rd., Randolph - $700,000 To Sell Your Home Go To: DOUGTUCKER.COM
23 Radtke Rd., Randolph - $634,000 To Sell Your Home Go To: DOUGTUCKER.COM
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Doug Tucker
Broker - Salesperson
Direct: 973-291-1985 • Office: 973-539-6300 x3801 Tucker@DougTucker.com
To view our active listings and all available homes go to:
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www.DougTucker.com 1 Madison Ave. • Morristown, NJ
Not intended to solicit homes already listed for sale. This list represents all homes Each sold office and not just homesowned sold by TuckerNot Team. independently & the operated. intended to solicit houses already listed for sale.
259 Easton, Md 21601
List of Recent sales in Randolph for the month of APRIL: 131 COMBS HOLLOW RD Colonial, 3BR, 2.1BA.....$290,000 1395 SUSSEX TPKE. Colonial, 3BR, 1BA.......$300,000 1062 SUSSEX TPKE., Ranch 2BR, 2BA ....................$365,000 7 MAHOGANY WAY, Multi Floor Unit, 3BR, 2BA ....................$392,000 147 DOVER CHESTER RD Custom Home, Raised Ranch, 3BR, 2.1BA .........................$395,000 65 ARROWGATE DR., Detached, Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit, 3BR, 2BA .............$401,000 910 ROUTE 10 Cape Cod, 4BR, 2BA .....$410,000 15 Woodmont Dr, Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit, 3BR, 3.1BA..................$445,000 101 WOODMONT DRIVE Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-Interior3BR, 2.1BA ...............$445,000 3 GEORGIAN RD, Colonial, 4BR, 2.1BA.....$471,000 29 COMBS HOLLOW RD ..., Custom Home, 2BR, 2BA ..........$481,339 58 RADTKE RD, Split Level, 4BR, 2.1BA..................$515,000 41 ALBERT CT, Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit, 2BR, 3.1BA .........................$535,000 3 BROMPTON PL Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-Interior, 3BR, 3.1BA .............$585,000 8 DARLENE CT Colonial, 5BR, 2.1BA.....$595,000 15 WILKESHIRE BLVD Ranch, 3BR, 2BA ..........$600,000 7 PRINCE HENRY DR Colonial, 4BR, 3BA....... $620,000 14 WICK LN Colonial, 4BR, 2.1BA.....$650,000 24 CROMWELL DR Colonial, 5BR, 3BA........$710,000 25 FAIRFIELD AVE Colonial, 4BR, 2.1BA.....$710,000 75 MUSIKER AVE Contemporary, 4BR, 3.1BA ........$720,000 2 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR, Colonial, 4BR, 2.1BA.....$730,000 15 TULIP LN, Colonial, 5BR, 3BA....... $745,000 10 FLORAL DR. Colonial, 5BR, 4.1BA.....$750,000 18 TIMBER LN, Colonial, Contemporary, 5BR, 3BA..........$755,000 6 SHERWOOD CT Colonial, 4BR, 3BA........$877,500 2 SHADOWBROOK WAY Colonial, 4BR, 3BA........$979,000