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It’s a Wild Ride for Hackettstown Marathon Runner

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By Jillian Risberg t’s that 30 to 40-second high you get when you cross the finish line and the thought, ‘ awesome, when can I go again.’

With 25 marathons under her belt — Dr. Zina Cappiello knows that feeling well.

“You feel exhausted but proud and exhilarated,” the podiatrist says. “It’s addictive.”

She loves to travel and has been to almost all the continents — Europe and Asia, Middle East, South America. It’s how she spends much of her free or vacation time. And it was Cappiello’s segue into marathon running.

She finished her first at 30-years-old in Chicago.

The next year she ran Philadelphia and New York, and kept going.

“I completed: Delaware, Rhode Island, Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Utah, Michigan, Tennessee, Colorado,” says the podiatrist. “And 25 to go; it’s been quite an adventure.”

For a while she says two marathons a year worked out pretty well and three (the most she’s finished) is intense.

“I’ve done the whole East Coast, so I’ve got none I can drive to now and (must) start flying; that’s time-consuming too,” says Cappiello. “I have to hit the middle of the US — I’d like to maybe finish in the next 10 years. Every state has a marathon now, at least one.”

According to the foot doc, there’s a camaraderie among runners — who she finds upbeat people, goal-oriented and interesting. And she loves to meet them from other parts of the country.

“A lot of times I’ll make a weekend out of it,” she says.

“I’ll get there on Friday, run on a Sunday or Saturday — tour the city, in addition to the run. You can do it at your own pace, do it with friends, do it by yourself. It’s a diversified sport. You don’t need anything special to do it.”

Getting in the mindset depends on her mood.

Sometimes the podiatrist listens to music for inspiration, goes on YouTube and catches a podcast. Whatever relaxes her mind.

“When you’re relaxed your breathing is better so you don’t cramp up,” says Cappiello. “Little techniques I’ve learned throughout the years talking to other runners to make it easier. Sometimes I listen to an audiobook or Netflix and I’m in another zone. Sometimes I don’t run with

anything and just listen to the birds, rain or whatever.”

Running teaches patience.

Be patient with yourself because running is all about you. Don’t compare yourself to others.

“When I first started running marathons, people always asked, ‘what’s your time.’ New runners get fixated on a time. Mostly people who ask aren’t even running,” the podiatrist says. “I say, don’t worry about the time; it’s accomplishment enough to run a marathon.”

Some runners don’t even run marathons, they want to do 5K or smaller races, or no races, get out there and exercise.

“This is my gift to myself,” says Cappiello. “There’s so much to learn when you clear your mind. When I run a marathon and I’m by myself I can do what I want, think about what I want and nothing else matters. I look forward to it because I know for 4.5 hours no-one is going to bother me.”

The doctor rotates between three pairs of sneakers a year, which she says is better for the body and runs five days a week. It could be three miles, it could be eight miles. She says if you can twist and fold the sneaker it’s not good for running.

For injury prevention, Cappiello recommends warming your muscles up first (they don’t have the blood flow they need yet) and then stretching. Go out for a light jog, then stop and stretch out your calves or do some exercises.

“And it’s not just your legs, but your whole body,” she says you engage your core muscles and have to keep solid when you run, otherwise one expends more energy. “It’s about being energy efficient.”

After all these years, how does she do it? “(I’m often asked) if I have pain and if I’m still injuryfree,” says the podiatrist. “People can’t believe I’m still running and don’t have knee or foot issues. Not to say I don’t have an injury here or there but I don’t have anything long-term or chronic.”

A podiatrist friend makes Cappiello orthotics that puts her foot in optimum position.

“That helps with the running,” she says. “And don’t overtrain, you’ll get an overuse injury and it could be devastating. Recovery (also) plays a huge role, giving your muscles time to recover and replenish. I’ve found balance and why I can sustain so many years doing many miles.”

She doesn’t train the way other runners do (no more than eight miles), focuses instead on biomechanics and proper technique so she utilizes less energy and sustains longer.

Dr. Zina Cappiello’s most recent marathon/October 2021 in Denver, Colorado through Mile High Stadium... she says it was so much fun!

When she was a New York medical student, a friend ran the NYC Marathon.

“I volunteered at the marathons — and always admired the runners. I saw he completed the marathon… and it gave me inspiration,” Cappiello says. “I’ve been running all my life, maybe five/six miles at a time but said, ‘next year I’m gonna run a marathon.’”

And the rest is history.

Cappiello says when one wants to play golf or tennis they take lessons, but no-one talks to us about how to properly run, pick the right sneakers, how to listen to your body and how to start off slow.

The doc is new to Hackettstown and loves it there.

“Such a great community with diversity, good restaurants,” says the podiatrist. “I’m looking forward to getting more involved.”

As she embarks on this next leg of her running journey, she wants to inspire others to consider running.

“I love the way running makes me feel; I get that surge of endorphins and always feel good when I come back from a run.”

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and Assembly, as well as other gifts. Over 170 people attended the event. The new inductees are, in front, L-R, Octavia Brown, Bob Moore, Annette Munley, Ethel Conry and Kelly Simonetti. In back, L-R, Ernie Maso, Steve Somers, Barbara Morgan, George Paffendorf, Robert Jones, and Ray Nisivoccia.

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Not All Headaches are Created Equal

lmost everyone has experienced a headache, at some point in their life, to varying degrees. In fact, roughly 45 million Americans suffer from Headaches each year. In today’s world, most people reach into the medicine cabinet for one of the various pain relievers to alleviate their head pain. But what happens when that doesn’t work? Or, the headaches become more frequent and more painful? Some get headaches so often and so painful, they even take prescription drugs with side effects and no avail. But have you ever stopped to think, “What is causing my headache?” Headaches and more severe headaches, known as Migraines, can be caused by various triggers including foods, chemicals or preservatives in foods, allergens in the environment, chemicals in cleaning products or herbicides/pesticides, sinus congestion, tension in the neck or jaw, lack of sleep, dehydration, stress, and the list goes on… Sometimes the cause is completely unknown and with no relief the patient can be left hopeless, debilitated and in pain. An assessment by an Acupuncturist can often identify and treat imbalances (that are causing the headaches) that are unknown to the patient previously.

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equally. Rather, during an assessment, we evaluate the individual patient on many levels to determine their exact symptoms (i.e Is the headache frontal? One sided? Behind the eyes? Is there nausea? Frequency and intensity of pain?....) and if there are any triggers. We take a whole body approach and assess the patient’s physical condition as well as their constitution, emotional health, diet and lifestyle. Unlike the blanket treatment western medicine offers which is typically some type of pain reliever, Chinese Medicine finds a specific treatment for each patient based on their individual symptoms.

Five patients suffering “headaches” may receive five completely different treatments. By addressing the root cause, Acupuncture can be a safe way to prevent and treat various types of headaches, without the unwanted side effects of medications.

Based on the individual assessment and diagnosis, tiny needles are inserted into various points on the body.

Depending on the case, small electrodes can be attached to specific needles that elicit a small electrical current.

The feeling of the electric stimulation on the needles is a comfortable sensation that generally elicits a feeling of tingling, tapping or heaviness. The electric stimulation

enhances the release of specific neurochemicals which aids in the treatment of headaches. The needles are typically retained for 20-30 minutes, during which the patient is left to relax and take a nap.

Acupuncture is known to be effective and can offer long standing results, but it is not always a quick fix. Especially if the headaches are chronic, several treatments may be required to achieve the full result. Again, this is because it is addressing the root cause and not just covering up symptoms like other treatments.

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Great Meadows Confirmation Teacher Turns Author

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By Alexander Rivero, Staff Writer ew things usher in a sense of gratitude and duty better than an encounter with people in far less fortunate positions than ours. This is exactly what happened to Brian David Young, teacher of Confirmation classes at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, when he was a young man.

“It was Christmastime and I was in a youth group at that age and we took a trip into the city to see these mentally ill teenagers that were living in the Bowery,” he recalls. “The place was right next to a New York City chapter of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang, and the Bowery was filthy, nothing like today. We had brought them bars of soap wrapped in cloth, one for each of the kids there. I was so embarrassed to be giving them what I saw as a meager gift.”

What happened next is something that Young has never forgotten.

“I was so embarrassed to be giving these poor kids such meager gifts, but when they received the soaps, each of them beamed with such joy,” he recalls. “I was now even more embarrassed than I was before, but embarrassed for having thought that this was a meager gift, and that they might reject it.”

From that day on, it became quite clear for Young that he had to get involved and give back somehow. It is a promise he has kept, entering his tenth straight year as Confirmation teacher at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, and writing a book: 8 Streets to Christ: The Evidence for God and the Street Map to Heaven, published in October, 2021. Every penny of the proceeds this book makes will go to the poor.

The process of writing the book began with a question Young had been asking himself for years: Why aren’t

all Christians one, as opposed to separated by different denominations?

“I initially thought that the Catholic faith must have some weaknesses people stay away from. So I sought them out.”

He sure did. Young jumped head first into the question, spending 3,000 hours of study, a process that took him a full decade. He listened to 72 different Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs, five times each, an unorthodox process made necessary only because he had to drive while studying, and so note-taking was an impossibility.

“I blew out three car stereos in the process, but it was worth the effort,” says Young, who was transformed by the experience and convinced that he had to set his new insights down on paper.

What emerged in 8 Streets to Christ is a detailed exploration of God’s existence, a methodical discussion of several case studies of great human achievements in both the sciences and the arts in which brilliant minds have been dumbstruck by the other-worldly implications of their discoveries.

Young considers his work, both at the church and in the writing of this book, as feats of atonement for his coming up short in guiding his own children into the faith. The process of writing and researching took about five years, and he did it all, every step of the way, he says, for the benefit of all Christians, not only Roman Catholics.

Young, having just finished a full decade as a Confirmation teacher, is looking to begin his own youth ministry in the fall of this year. He is already planning what he will be presenting, which for the time being consists of the lessons he wrote about in 8 Streets to Christ converted into PowerPoint slides continued on page 7

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Drakestown United Methodist Church’s Friendship Hall Helps People in Need the pantry. The clothing received goes to Turnkey

by Elsie Walker Enterprises that resells the clothing in Eastern Europe. he sign on the building says Friendship Hall.

The church receives a small amount per pound for the The building is aptly named as it is home to two clothing the organization collects from it. outreaches the Drakestown United Methodist “It is a win-win. People who donate know the Church does for the community. Its hall is the home clothing is not shredded but helps others, while the to the church’s food pantry and is a meeting place funds received help people in the local area [through for Alcoholic Anonymous groups and an Overeaters the pantry]”, shared Callanan.

Anonymous group. The church and its hall are located a The collection shed is marked with a sign and has 6 Church Road in Hackettstown. a chute for depositing clothing. A sign on the shed The Drakestown United Methodist Food Pantry is explains that the only items accepted are “all clothing, open twice a month: the second Saturday of a month shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, from 11am – 1pm and the last Monday of a month from pillowcases, and stuffed animals.” To keep donations 2pm – 4pm. There are three church members, Hazel clean and dry, it is asked that items be donated in a Shue, Frank Kildren, and Sharon Kidder, all of Budd Lake, who primarily do the pantry ministry. The church’s Hazel Shue of Budd Lake sorts through donations for the food pantry from a local plastic bag.

Also, the pantry has been helped by a local school. pastor is Rev. John Callanan. school food drive.

The Benedict A. Cucinella Elementary School in Long Callanan noted that while the majority of the items are non-perishable (canned soup, vegetables, spaghetti, ravioli, etc.), the pantry has quite a Valley holds a food drive for the pantry. It started with one of the kindergarten classes doing range depending on the season and month. For example, around Easter, there were frozen it and now the whole school has gotten involved. “We really appreciate the staff and the kids turkeys. At other times, there may be frozen chicken or sausage. Also, in season, the pantry who help,” said Callanan.

For questions on the pantry, donating or receiving food, call 908-852-4460 and leave a gets donations of certain types of fresh vegetables and fruit. The church has a relationship with one farmer and also gets farm vegetables through its collaboration with the Interfaith message on the answering machine.

Another important outreach of the church is its hospitality in providing its Friendship Hall Food Pantry of Long Valley and through the Mount Olive Community Garden. Also, through its collaboration with the Interfaith Food Pantry of Long Valley, the church’s pantry gets bread as a meeting place for eight Alcoholics Anonymous Groups and one Overeaters Anonymous Group. The former includes the recent addition of people from two groups which formerly and rolls.

One of the unique things about the pantry is that there are no eligibility requirements met at a local hospital but had to find a new location due to COVID restrictions. All the that must be met. “We don’t participate in any programs that require us to limit our clients.” groups are independent of the church; the church provides them a stable place to meet. For Another unique quality of the pantry is that it was created as a “stop gap”. Callanan noted meeting times for the groups, people can check the website for Alcoholics Anonymous or that people would go to a pantry the first week of a month and the food would run out Over-Eaters Anonymous.

“Supporting recovery is an important ministry,” said Callanan. before the end of the month. The Drakestown pantry helps to fill that gap. Callanan noted Finally, the pastor was quick to add one other outreach of the church: its weekly Sunday that people come to the pantry from 7 – 8 municipalities on a regular basis and people can service at 10:30am, which not only can be attended in person, but also online via zoom. To pick what they want from what is available.

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Mike Arakelian Takes Over as Head Football Coach at Hackettstown High School

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By Steve Sears t’s a first-time head coaching job for Mike Arakelian, and he knows there’s history involved with Hackettstown High School Tigers football.

“Part of my job now is learning that history, and talking to people that have been here,” Arakelian says, who has some experience in Hackettstown because he formerly lived in neighboring Liberty.

However, he’s also seen – “lived” perhaps is a better word - the gridiron battles. “My

father coached at Somerville for a long time, back in the old Skyland (Conference) when Hackettstown used to be in that conference. I remember being a little kid and being a ball boy, going to games in Hackettstown, or remember them playing at Somerville, and I’m aware as an outsider playing against Hackettstown while also at Hanover Park and Morris Catholic. I certainly have a tremendous amount of respect for the confidence that you always saw out of the players, and it was always

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Arakelian held an initial meeting with prospective Tiger players and their parents on Monday evening, May 2nd. “It was just to get my face out there and meet everybody, kind of an informal meeting,”

he says. “I gave a presentation, just a little background on where I’m from, and it was more of a time to kind of just walk around and shake people’s hands and introduce myself to the players and the parents there so we can all kind of initially get to continued on page 11

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HWF through most of main level. FR w two-story ceiling, open and bright, with brick surround fireplace & entrance to deck. LR w wood and marble surround FP, crown molding, & entrance to deck. Library features built-in bookshelves and elegant decorative moldings. Open two-story foyer leads to second level with amazing mountain views off your cat walk. Leisure room, featuring radiant heat floors, terrific for parties. Au pair suite on main floor with bedroom and full bathroom. Second level features 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. MBR w FP and 2 WIC. MBA features jetted tub, separate stall shower, and gorgeous updated vanity with double sink. Beautifully updated bathrooms on second floor.

Basement features FP, game room, exercise room with full bath. Great potential In law suite with sliders to lower level backyard. 3 car garage. Whole house generator. New deck, roof & HVAC. Pella double pane windows.

Charming three bedroom, one and one half bathroom colonial with finished walkout basement.

Enjoy get togethers with friends on your deck or patio with fire pit. Open front porch great to enjoy your morning coffee. Eat in kitchen with oak cabinets, SS appliances, recessed lighting, and pantry. Family room with vaulted ceiling and great natural light. Living and dining room with hard wood floors. Main bath with updated vanity and tile surround tub. Spacious walk out basement with recreation area, office, laundry and storage. Large attic with tons of storage.

Only one block from Direnzo park, tennis and basketball courts, and lake.

Stunning three bedroom, three bathroom, two car garage ranch home with full finished walkout basement. Remodeled kitchen features custom cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, center island, recessed lighting and breakfast area. Kitchen opens to family room with brick surround gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and sliders to oversize deck with beautiful scenic views. Large dining room great for entertaining. Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and full remodeled bath featuring tile surround, glass enclosed stall shower and double sink. Remodeled guest bathroom and second bedroom on the main floor. Gleaming hardwood floors through main level. Laundry conveniently located on main floor. Lower level features In law suite with bedroom, full updated bathroom, living room with gas fireplace, office (with Murphy bed), and kitchen. Tons of storage space. Great private backyard with serene views. Enjoy your evenings in your hot tub after a long day of work. Open front porch to enjoy your morning coffee.

Exterior freshly painted.

Colonial with four floors of living totaling 3000 plus sf of living space!! Amazing mountain views!! Spacious kitchen features granite counters, maple cabinetry, and ceramic tile floors.

Breakfast area w/sliders to a large 2 tiered deck with scenic views. LR off of kitchen with a gas fireplace. Wood floors through first level up through large main hall on second floor.

Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and 2 large walk in closets. Walk in closets in 2 of 3 other bedrooms. Third level has a finished walk up bonus room great for an office or extra bedroom with beautiful built in book shelves and great natural light. Finished basement with kitchenette, featuring granite counters and tons of cabinet space, and a full bathroom....great for entertaining. Sliders off finished basement walk out to a lower deck with great views and awning. Panther Valley is just minutes from Rt 80 and 46. Public water, public sewer, natural gas forced hot air and central air.

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42 Scenic Drive Green Twp Sale Price $431,000

New septic in process of being installed. Wonderful three bedroom, two bathroom raised ranch home located in Lake Tranquility. Large lot with serene private views. Original owners kept with pride of ownership. Kitchen features oak cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and crown molding. Expanded dining room great for entertaining with shadowbox, chair and crown molding. Sliders off dining room lead to sunroom with wall of windows great to enjoy views of nature all year long.

Large living room featues crown molding and skylight letting in tons of natural light. Hardwood under carpets on main floor. Main bathroom features tile surround jetted tub, maple cabinetry, Corian counters and skylight with vaulted ceiling. Master bedroom with sliders to large deck that steps down to lower deck with serene wooded and private views. All bedrooms with ceiling fan/light fixtures. Lower level features family room with sliders to patio providing a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Hallway to garage with additional storage and laundry room. 10’ by 7’ storage room at back of garage. Shed and additional storage on side of home. Memberships available to Lake Tranquility Community Club.

815 Rockport Road Mansfield Twp Sale Price $482,500 Immaculate four bedroom, two and one half bathroom colonial on picturesque property. Professionally landscaped w beautiful paver walkways. Custom kitchen w Thomasville cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances (features double oven), recessed lighting, tile backsplash and slate floors. Kitchen breakfast area features large bay window with bump out sitting area. Family room with brick surround wood burning fireplace and sliders to three season room with wall of window and stunning views of nature. Sliders off three season room lead to large deck with tons of privacy.

Hardwood floors in dining, family, and living rooms. Living room with beautiful views great for gatherings. Spacious primary bedroom with walk in closet and ceiling fan; full bath with shower and upgraded vanity. Laundry conveniently located on first floor. Updated main bathroom with double sink, Corian counters, and new fixtures. Basement with French Drain great for storage or workshop or potentially finish. Oversized two car garage with additional loft storage. Natural gas. Air condition added 2004. Roof 2014. Generator hook up and portable generator. New attic stairs. 360 virtual tour available.

96 Bald Eagle Road Allamuchy Twp Sale Price $565,000

300 Washington St Hackettstown Sale Price $415,000 Charming three bedroom one and one half bathroom colonial built in 1850. Enjoy summer days on your lemonade porch or stroll into town for one of the many great restaurants and shops. Light and airy with high ceilings, large rooms, and tall windows this home is sure to welcome you. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, stylish white cabinets, recessed lighting and redwood hardwood floors. Enjoy wonderful dinner parties in your spacious dining room with hardwood floors and tons of natural light. Living room features hardwood floors and 6 inch baseboard molding. Enjoy chilly nights with your wood-burning fireplace featuring brick and wood surround. Dual stair cases from main floor to second floor.

Basement currently used as crafting room and offers walk out great for storage.Spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and plush carpeting. Walk up attic. One car oversize garage. Public water, public sewer and natural gas. Close to Centenary performing arts theater! 360 virtual tour available.

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 half bath contemporary colonial with tons of natural light. Follow exquisite slate walkway to welcoming open porch great to enjoy your morning coffee. Gourmet designer kitchen completely remodeled in 2011 w granite counters, ceramic tile floors, cherry wood cabinets, under cabinet lighting, tile backsplash, center island, wet bar, large walk in pantry, recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances. HWF throughout. Sunroom w private wooded views and French doors leading to slate patio great for entertaining. Cedar plank siding freshly stained and all exterior doors and trim freshly painted.

Spacious living room w stone surround wood burning fireplace. Dining room, w picture window, offers great natural light.

Charming pocket doors to kitchen and dining room. Generous sized bedrooms w lots of closet space. Media room is wired for surround sound and features built in book shelves and tons of closets and storage space. Bathrooms updated w Corian counters and wood cabinetry. Primary bathroom with jetted tub. Primary bedroom w walk in closet, second closet, and ceiling fan.

Professionally landscaped low maintenance yard. New gutters, alarm system, and water softener. 360 virtual tour available.

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Hackettstown’s Kincaid, Budd Lake’s Defeo Joins Kinderhook for Vasa Park Show June 25

hen Don Kincaid takes the stage, the New Jersey native brings the flavor of Texas with him.

Kincaid, who grew up in New Jersey, spent time in Texas where he pursued his music endeavors, and has now lived in Hackettstown for several years. Texas, though, remains a big part of his heart and his musical style.

Kincaid has been playing guitar, writing and singing his own material for a long time and it all came together with his first CD. Part Americana, part country, “Whiskey and Women” has received accolades near and far.

On Saturday June 25, Don Kincaid & The Wait is part of a show at Vasa Park in Budd Lake that features NJ country-rock icons Kinderhook as the headliner, and local favorite, Budd Lake’s Kevin Defeo as the opener. Doors for this outdoor show under the Vasa Pavilion open at 4:30 with music starting at 5. Tickets for the show are just $15 per person, cash only at the door. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

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Kincaid honed his songwriting craft in the Hill Country of Texas and at picking circles

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When it came time to create an album from his latest batch of songs, he traveled back to where his journey began, rural NW New Jersey. Kincaid gathered together a formidable group of musicians and friends.

They wrote more songs together, recorded an album and formed a band (The Wait) to take the songs on the road and into the future.

“I wasn’t a natural born singer, guitarist or songwriter,” admits Kincaid, a tattoo artist by trade. “But I’ve worked hard at it.”

Indeed, Kincaid’s tunes offer solid lyrics, good melodies and some, he says, “will evoke smiles” as a few are tongue and cheek. “The bottom line is that everything I write and sing comes from some sort of life experience that I’ve had,” added Kincaid, who has worked at First Place Tattoos in Hackettstown for several years.

The band’s Americana Alt-Country style draws from their outlaw country heroes Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Merle Haggard, but with a modern edge the appeals to fans of current artists such as Jamey Johnson, Ryan Adams and Sturgell Simpson. The

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Kinderhook’s roots go back to the late 70s and into the 80s when they were one of the most sought after country rock bands in the tri-state area. Along the way they’ve

opened for numerous name acts including The Byrds, New Riders of the Purple Sage, David Bromberg, and Commander Cody.

Their popularity continues to this day as they still enjoy a solid following. The multitalented country singer Kevin Defeo is the perfect opener for this show.

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Arakelian Head Football Coach... continued from page 9 know each other.”

Arakelian, 33, had served as an assistant coach, and Defensive Back and Offensive Line coach at Morris Catholic in Denville for nine years, next spent a year coaching linebackers for the Montclair State Red Hawks, headed back to Morris Catholic for an additional two years with the Crusaders, and last year was an assistant for the Hanover Park High School Hornets.

He played both football (quarterback and wide receiver) and baseball at Whippany Park High School, and after graduation went on to play sports at Springfield College in Massachusetts.

As the fall of 2022 slowly approaches, Arakelian is anxious to get settled on the Morrison Field sidelines, and he looks forward to his players joining him there.

“The thing that really popped out last year

was just how hard they played and how tough they were. I think as a coach, that’s always what you’re looking for: to have tough, hard working football players.”

Those players will have an equally hardworking coach leading them. “In terms of what I feel like I’ll be on the sidelines, it’s someone who’s going to be energetic, enthusiastic, and who will be organized.

We want to have a product that the community is proud of.”

As previously mentioned, Arakelian grew up around high school football and, having lived the experience, considers Friday night and Saturday afternoon gridiron battles a wonderful experience, especially for players. “It’s just seeing the players be successful,” he says. “The growth that they get, typically in football and high school athletics in general, but specifically in football. The values and qualities that make you successful in football I think are certainly similar to those that will make you successful in life. Being on a team, having something that’s more important than you so there’s not just the individual aspect to

it, and the mental toughness, the physical toughness, the accountability - I think all of those qualities are certainly things that high school athletics and high school football bring out.” Arakelian also values the relationships the players develop and build from freshman to senior year. “That to me has been the best part about being a coach, working in high school, and even being a teacher: seeing those guys develop those relationships that you know are real and that you know are going to last when they leave here.”

Growing up and being that young ball boy for his dad and the Somerville Pioneers was indeed important for the then young Arakelian, but then there’s also them men who coached him who made a distinct impression that has lasted to this day. “The guys that coached me were certainly an inspiration, in terms of me wanting to get into the profession, be a teacher, and be a coach,” Arakelian says. He then reflects again on the job ahead. “I’m really excited to be here, and I’m really looking forward to this opportunity.”

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150-Acre Christian Retreat Center, Outside Long Valley, Ideal Place for Inner Renewal

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By Alexander Rivero igh atop of Schooley’s Mountain, within the Hunterdon, Morris, and Warren county triangle, right outside Long Valley and Califon, there is a spacious, green sprawl of land called Liebenzell Retreat Ministries that caters to groups interested in growing and experiencing inner transformation through Jesus Christ. The center, operating as a non-profit organization, is in a beautiful, natural environment covering 150 acres in northwestern New Jersey. With two main housing units, a full dining facility with chef, game room, playground, a chapel and a full lounge room, swimming pool and a load of other excellent amenities, the Christianbased Liebenzell is very much a self-contained universe.

Typical groups vary, but all come for a spiritual renewal, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

“A group would want to come here for one or two nights,” says Patrice Schaffer, Guest Relations Manager at Liebenzell. “We have men’s groups, women’s groups. Schools, youth groups. Summertime programs. Young adult programs. We have cultures of all varieties coming in, many of them at regular intervals throughout the year.”

A big chunk of the incoming groups for Liebenzell, says Schaffer, come from churches and other Christian organizations. The retreat center dedicates a considerable amount of time to reach-out efforts, not all of them to institutions immediately nearby. Some regular clients come in from Long Island, Staten Island, Manhattan, and many as far out as Philadelphia, rural parts of Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Schaffer’s current role at Liebenzell has her focusing on trying to get the community

to know what the retreat center is all about. At the time Schaffer sat for a phone interview, Liebenzell had just wrapped up a luncheon with the local chamber. The event was a full speaking engagement with a beautiful lunch prepared by the staff chef. About forty people attended the outreach event, all a wonderful success.

“Much of our community doesn’t know what we do at all,” says Schaffer. “They think we’re a church and that they’re not invited. And we’re trying to fix that.”

Other efforts to connect with local initiatives include Liebenzell’s partnering up with Sarge’s Discipline for 5k challenge on June 12.

“We’re also interested in branching out and meeting with any kind of organization that wants to do some fundraising to come to Liebenzell and see the property,” Schaffer says.

Asked what her favorite part of working at Liebenzell is, Schaffer responded that it was the people.

“I love meeting the people that come here, absolutely,” she says. “We welcome all different kinds of groups and it’s a real treat to meet them all and get to know them a bit.”

Upon a group’s arrival, Schaffer shows the groups its lodging and recreational areas, and throughout their stay, she says she learns quite a bit about them.

“I don’t know how to speak much Spanish,” she laughs, “but I’m picking up enough of it to be able to muddle through basic conversations. It’s a pleasure for me to learn about continued on page 14

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Local Band Returns with Over 100 Performance Dates in 2022

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By Steve Sears assidy Rain and Bryan Schroeder decided in 2016 to form a band. Six years later, The Outcrops are one of the more popular musical groups in northern New Jersey.

“We were just trying to have some fun,” Rain says of the early days, “and it has gone on from there.”

The music of The Outcrops - a foursome comprised of Rain (guitarist, vocalist and songwriter) and Schroeder (lead guitarist and backing vocalist), in addition to bassist and backup vocalist Jason Casanovas, and Long Valley based drummer, Max Adler – is a blend of blues, country, folk, funk, jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and soul. The group has been busy since late last year. In November, they released an EP of six-songs recorded live, and are now rolling with the strong flow.

“The past six months have been definitely starting to get a little bit busier,” Rain says. “There’s definitely a lot of spots that are starting to do music again, and we’ve done a bunch of traveling.”

Casanovas joined the band in 2018, and Adler was discovered last year at Hackettstown’s Czig Meister Brewing Company while performing his self-titled project.

Rain and other members of the band had seen Adler perform on several occasions, liked what they heard, and wanted him in The Outcrops. “I happened to drop an ad at The Music Den in Randolph, and his card was right next to the ad just coincidentally,” Rain recalls. “I reached out to

The Outcrops: (l to r) Jason Casanovas, Max Adler, Bryan Schroeder, and Cassidy Rain. Photo credit: Christian Fiedler.

him, and we’ve been playing with him ever since.”

Adler feels right at home in The Outcrops. “I’m just looking forward to the future dates, just trying to maybe evolve with the band, to change stuff up,” he says. “I guess it is an older-type sound - the blues and the rock - so it is kind of nice. We played in Hoboken one night, and we saw some younger people, and we were playing the shuffles and blues, and they were getting down to it. So, we’re seeing where it takes us.”

A huge part of Rain’s overall feeling of why she and The Outcrops do what they do is conveyed in a song she wrote for the band’s first album, Peace of Mind. “Wishing Well” expresses her feeling about being on the road, and the feeling of freedom which has defined the band.

“That has a lot to do with music as well,” she says. “In writing your own music and playing it on stage, that’s a lot like freedom. And then the fact that we actually have continued on page 14

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the ability to take it on the road and bring our music to other people, it’s really a cool thing. “Wishing Well” is kind of like that.

One of the lines in it says, “And I’m gonna buy myself a fishin’ pole and fish for good luck, Like they say, if I miss, I might hook a star from above; Never had no money, not sure I ever will, But my life’s as rich as if I owned a wishin’ well.”

“Whenever I play music,” Rain says, “I

feel very lucky, and we feel lucky, to be able to do what we do. I feel there’s a real beauty to that.”

Rain says those coming to a venue to see and listen to The Outcrops will be entertained with a lot of high energy from the stage, and much of what the audience will hear goes back to the band’s early days.

“There are instrumental tunes, and there’s tunes that have stories behind them. It’s about 75% original music depending on the show.” Peace of Mind – released in 2019 was a continuation of the band’s growth. “I

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continued from page 12 these different cultures—Asian groups, African groups—what they each bring to the table and how they all deal with the experiences of their individual retreats.”

Liebenzell’s business profile also includes a missionary element, contained under its global division. This division looks for missionaries to go throughout different parts of the world to proclaim the word of God. So, for those willing to become missionaries, Liebenzell offers them support, serving as conduits in managing and disbursing incoming funds to support its missionaries in the field.

Some missionaries, having spent years in the field, return to Liebenzell and stay on the campus grounds for a bit before moving onto a new life path. Liebenzell houses them, and many of them continue working on the campus grounds.

The organization itself is clearly Christian based, and prior to having any group come in, it has that group sign a statement of faith proclaiming Liebenzell’s basic beliefs: in the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Resurrection, and our inevitable Celebrating 50 Years

reunification after death. To secure the full booking, groups are to provide a deposit and a signed copy of that contract.

We can, as an organization, proclaim the Word of God,” says Schaffer, “and so we must share it with people outside of the faith, absolutely.”

Versatility is perhaps the key word in describing what Liebenzell can offer.

Baptisms, for instance, are yet another service possibility, and Liebenzell has its own pool for such occasions.

“We have had meditation groups come up, with professional masseuses,” says Schaffer. “Health and wellness retreats, we have hayrides in the fall, bonfires, picnic areas. We’ve had bands come in and make full use of our 200-plus person capacity auditorium.”

After a tough year of losses for the organization due to the pandemic, Liebenzell is ready to re-engage with and welcome visitors.

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think just the process of continuing to work is what makes more music come out,” Rain affirms. “When we do have new material, it makes performing the newer material a lot more exciting, and I feel performing is a huge thing, for sure. The music and writing is very important, but I think that’s what brings the live performance to an even better level for us.”

The Outcrops will be headlining this

summer’s Sourland Music Festival at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes on July 23. “That sounds pretty awesome,” Adler adds about the Hunterdon County event.

“I always love to show up to an area and play. Playing live music is the reward, and it’s something I always wanted to do, just playing music for different audiences.”

For more information about The Outcrops, visit www.theoutcrops.com.

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Washington, NJ Artist Sees No End in Sight to Her Passion for Painting

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By Alexander Rivero at Olds of Washington, NJ, at 86 years of age, is as in love with painting today as she was when she first picked up the craft as a little girl in southern California.

She grew up in Los Angeles, as she puts it, “a sickly child”, which pushed her father, an amateur artist himself, to buy her some drawing supplies to keep her entertained. She fell in love with the idea of creating her own visual worlds on paper, and never let up ever since.

“My father was my first mentor,” says Olds by phone, “and he was also an amateur artist himself. He’d do portraits in pastels, and then I’d want to use pastels, so he’d give them right over.”

While honing her craft as she grew older, Olds tried her hand at sculpting too, and did well with it, going so far as to work with live models. But she always felt more at home with paint and drawing, a love that brought her to art school in California, and then to a job drawing houses and buildings for real estate firms in pen and ink.

“Even in those roles I managed to add some creativity,” says Olds. “If I was drawing a house by the water, for example, I’d make sure to put a sailboat somewhere out there, or include a couple of seagulls for effect.”

Soon afterward she got married and had children and, not too long after that, moved with her family to Long Island where her husband was hired to work for American Airlines.

She continued her pen and ink drawings on the east coast, producing real estate drawings for firms, but stopped the practice altogether upon moving out of Long Island and over to New Jersey, near Oxford.

“I fell in love with Jack’s Barn in Oxford and I did it in pen and ink, and they absolutely loved it and bought it,” says

Olds. She also drew some quaint schoolhouses in the area.

Throughout all this time, Olds also began going to horse shows to work on her technique in painting horses. Satisfied with her progress, she expanded by drawing dogs and cats, as well. And as her skill set grew and grew, she went on to paint donkeys, pigs, roosters. Each new animal represented a new challenge for Olds as each had its own specific series of attributes that she needed to focus on and capture correctly.

“I really loved horses a lot,” says Olds. “I have all these books that are filled with portraits of horses. Of course, everyone that has horses has dogs, so you end up painting them too. And even parrots.”

From animals she expanded further to landscapes and scenes, using watercolors—a technique she learned from friend and teacher Ed Whitney—to capture natural scenes they would visit personally.

Soon after this, Olds—as a true lover of her craft is bound to do—expanded even further, taking lessons from portrait painter Richard Cardiff and practicing her skills on live models.

Asked which of her many drawings or paintings over the course of her long career does she feel she is most proud of—or perhaps a list of drawings or paintings—Olds hesitates to respond.

“It’s hard for me to pick only one or even several because I love them all,” she confesses. “But if I had to say one I’d say that I’m really grateful I painted this one bunch of red roses, and I’m happy I painted it when I did because I don’t think I could do as good a job now as I did back then.”

Olds keeps looking for fresh ideas to paint. Her search for new ideas is by now not a hobby but a way to view the world.

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In a world of such tumultuous change, it is refreshing to see a person carry a passion born to her in her infancy all the way into her golden years, a full lifetime of passion, a platform from which to take in her world.

If interested in seeing some more of Pat Olds’s work, head over to Kathy’s Cove in Washington, NJ, where she has several paintings hanging on the wall.

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A Most Memorable June Afternoon: To Climb A Mountain

By Richard Mabey Jr. Sometimes we think that the truly great monuments of nature, the magnificent natural architectures of God’s infinite wisdom, are proudly shining in some foreign land. But in reality, truly breath-taking trophies of beauty and splendor often lie in our own backyards, our own small towns, and neighborhoods.

Such a valuable lesson came to me, one day in late June of 1967.

In June of 1967, two landmark events occurred in my life. First, I graduated from Chapel Hill School in Lincoln Park. And, secondly, I climbed atop the ragged, rugged cliffside of Steinhauser Mountain, most likely the highest point in all of Lincoln Park.

Steinhauser Mountain is sandwiched between Pine Brook Road and Boonton Turnpike.

It is a very tall, towering precipice, basically running perpendicular between the earth and the sky. I remember that Steinhauser Mountain seemed to be at least three stories high.

It was filled with jagged rocks, and amazingly, all kinds of greenery and even saplings grew from pockets of dirt that filled in the rocky crevices. Steinhauser Mountain was named after the family who once owned the land.

It was in late June of 1967, while visiting my good friend Stuart Steinhauser, that I faced the seemingly insurmountable Steinhauser Mountain.

Stu and I had both just graduated from Chapel Hill School. We had been good pals since the first grade.

I had never climbed Steinhauser Mountain.

But it often would call me, tease me, and it seemed as though the winds that blew through the thistle and saplings that clung to its side, often spoke to me.

Daring me to attempt the climb to its high plateau.

Stu had a most incredible tree fort near Steinhauser Mountain. The flooring and sides were built from thick tree limbs. I remember many times, sitting upon that high platform, looking out to Steinhauser Mountain while talking to Stu, and at the same time, I would daydream of finding the courage to climb Steinhauser Mountain all the way to the top, to its monumental lookout point.

I remember it all so well, as if it was yesterday. It was 55 years ago, but it all seems like it was yesterday.

It was that profound a memory for me. Stu and I stood at the very foot of the phenomenal Steinhauser Mountain. At 13, it seemed to be as high as the Empire State Building. The rocky, craggy, ruggedly steep mountainside seemed to call me in a most luring and temping way.

I inwardly shook with fear, my heart trembled, as Stu said to me, “today’s the day, Richie! Let’s climb ‘er to the top!”

“I don’t know Stu, maybe another day,” I replied to my old friend, with a slight tremble in my voice.

“Come on, Richie, you can do it!” Stu said to me, hiding his own inward fear.

“Okay, I guess we can give it a try,” I said to Stu. And so, we began the arduous climb up the steep, challenging, ragged cliff edge, filled with perilous rocks jutting

out all throughout the mountainside wall. I was doing all so well, in the beginning of our climb. Side by side, Stu and I held onto the base of saplings jutting out from the cliffside. We found nooks and crannies of jutting rocks to use for handles to thrust ourselves two or three feet upward.

It was at the halfway point that I made the big mistake of looking downward. At the foot of Steinhauser Mountain lied several beds of solid rock.

A fall would mean serious injury, to land upon those hard boulders at the base of Steinhauser Mountain. It could even mean death.

Fear overtook me. At was a deep, trembling fear that left me unable to move my arms and legs. I remember Stu looking over to me and shouting to me, “Richie, don’t be scared, you can do it!”

“I don’t know Stu. I think I’m going to climb back down,” I shakingly replied to my old friend.

“Look, Richie, we’re at the halfway point! You can do it! I know you can!” Stu called out to me.

And right then and there, I prayed for God to take the fear from my heart, to give me the courage to continue the upward climb. I don’t know exactly what happened, but the fear did leave my heart. And, once again, I was able to move my arms and legs and continue the treacherous upward climb.

Stu and I did make it to the top of Steinhauser Mountain that June afternoon, way back in 1967. The view was absolutely breath taking.

I could see for miles and miles. There all around

me were the roads and homes and little shops of my beloved hometown. It was a most wonderful and magnificent moment in time.

Fear can immobilize us.

It can rob us of the quest to be adventurous, to be bold, to take courageous steps in life. In the Holy Bible, Isaiah 41:10 reads, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

If you believe in a Divine One, and you are in fear of anything, pray for God to take the fear from your heart. Pray for God to fill your heart with courage and confidence.

As my good friend Stuart

A photo of my good friend, Stuart Steinhauser, climbing the infamous Steinhauser Mountain, back in June of 1967.

Steinhauser told me, 55 years ago, “you can do it!”

Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be

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Warren County Arts Celebrating 30th Anniversary

ere in Warren County, there is an art group that started in 1992 with a few artists and the urging of George Warne, then director of the Cultural and Heritage Commission. It was created to promote the advancement of the arts in Warren County. Warren County was in need of a group where artist and folks who appreciate art could come together.

Mr. Warne invited a bunch of artists that he knew to Shippen Manor to discuss forming an art group. The artists were excited to be able to come together, network and promote the arts in Warren County. So, the group was formed, selected a name and officers. Those founding members were Duane Alpaugh, Jill Batemen, Stan Cohen, John Delonas, Elaine Erny, Al Hough, Jeffrey Kuhlman, Deette Little, Merle Morse, Peggy Niece, Mary Schwartzkopf, Grace Scodari, Carol Southerland, Jack Stephens and Albert Young. Some of those members are still with the group today.

We met several times at Shippen Manor. We then moved to the home of our president, Jeffrey Kuhlman.

We soon realized that in order to grow we needed a larger space. Member Peggy Niece was also a board member at the Warren County Technical School so she approached the rest of the board to secure a bigger place for the meetings. We then became a not-for-profit corporation.

At this time Oxford was building a new municipal building.

When it was complete it was a great place for an art exhibit. Mayor Don Niece asked if we could put an exhibit up. So, in 1997 we had our first exhibit as a group. The

group liked the space and the council liked the art so a marriage was made.

The council supplied the space for our gatherings and we supplied rotating art exhibits for their walls. So, now we call the Oxford Township Municipal Building home.

There are rotating art exhibitions at this gallery by the art group’s members and invited guests. The public is invited to visit and enjoy the artwork when the municipal building is open. The council has been a great patron of arts for many years. They have helped create a space for artists to come together and provide the community with an opportunity to experience many artistic disciplines.

Not too many communities in Warren County foster the arts in such away.

WC Arts provides venues for artists to display their works of art and programs each month to stimulate and educate. Monthly programs run the gamut. There are demonstrations, lectures and workshops in a variety of artistic media from music, dance, writing fine arts and fine crafts. All are welcome to come to our meetings, artist and none artist alike. In the winter the meetings are the second Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 and when the days are longer, we meet the second Thursday 7 to 9. We hold our meeting at the Oxford Municipal Building, 11 Green St, Oxford, NJ (except July and August) We also exhibit in other venues when the opportunity arises. A monthly newsletter is published providing information about the current and upcoming exhibitions, programs, members news, a calendar of our events and

artistic opportunities available outside the group. The group has field trips to various places such as gardens (to gather ideas or photos to create art), museums, art studios and other places to help the creative juices.

This year to celebrate our 30th anniversary we planned some special events. First is our 30 Year Retrospect Exhibit.

This will be member’s (past & present) art produced over the last 30 years. This happens June 6th to October 8. This exhibit is followed by An Ode to Oxford. All the artwork will of be about Oxford. Our way of thanking Oxford for 30 years of support. This will hang from October 10th to end of the year. We also have planned a two-day artist retreat September 17 & 18th. There will be a class in watercolor, bookmaking and binding and acrylics.

If this group sounds like your cup of tea check out our website www.WCARTS.ORG. You can get all the info for joining and what is happening next.

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Blast from the Past: Step Aboard USS New Jersey

The Mk 1 Ballistic Computer. The name “rangekeeper” began to become inadequate to describe the increasingly complicated functions of rangekeeper. The Mk 1 Ballistic Computer was the first rangekeeper that was referred to as a computer. (Credit U.S. Navy)

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By Henry M. Holden ou can see her massive armament from across the river in Philadelphia. Those guns tell stories of American history in times of war. A visit to the USS New Jersey can teach you more than just military history, but all about those who called her home.

Docked in Camden, USS New Jersey weighs in at 43,000 tons and measures 888 feet from bow to stern. She is a massive aweinspiring colossal warship.

The USS New Jersey is an Iowa-class battleship. Iowa-class battleships were larger, faster and delivered more fire power than other class battleships. Six were ordered by the Navy, but only four were delivered (Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, and New Jersey).

New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinctions in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East. The New Jersey’s history spanned over half the 20th century, from her design in 1938 until her decommission in 1991.

She was launched on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and went on to steam more miles, fight in more battles, and fire more shells than any other battleship in history.

The New Jersey also fought in the two largest naval battles of the Pacific War. First, in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. She helped throw up the impenetrable wall of antiaircraft fire which, with naval airpower decimated Japan’s forces in the Marianas Turkey Shoot. Second, she led the Navy’s

main fleet in the Battle for Leyte Gulf, the largest sea battle of all time, which destroyed the Japanese fleet as a fighting force.

“The ship’s crew size varied over her career,” said Ryan Szimanski, Curator and Executive Director of the Historic Naval Ships Association. “It was designed to hold about 2,000 sailors. The maximum crew ended up to be about 2,700 during World War II because there was an admiral and his staff on board, and some new anti-aircraft guns had been added. By the 1980s it was down to 1,600 because all the old analog guns had been removed (it was now mostly pushbutton warfare, missiles etc.) By the 1980s we had also shifted to a smaller allvoluntary military.”

“The four Iowa-class were the only battleships fast enough to keep up with the fast carriers in World War II,” said Szimanski.

The Iowa class battleships were designed for a top speed of 33 knots (37.97 mph) but New Jersey on at least one occasion reached 35.2 knots, (40.50 mph), making New Jersey the fastest battleship ever built.

“I’ve been told that the ship vibrated at that speed and that it would sink down with water coming over the fantail,” Szimanski said.

To enjoy this ship, take the 90-minute family friendly tour that takes guests through one of the battleship’s massive 16-inch gun turrets.

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Blast from the Past... continued from page 18 reloading procedures, explore the magazines where oneton shells and thousands of powder bags were stored.

Visitors can even pull the triggers in the plotting room where primitive but effective computers aimed the guns over the horizon. It includes many hands-on elements that let you see and feel what it was like for a World War II crewmen to fire the ships guns.

“There are 12 stories in the superstructure, but we limit the tour to five,” said Szimanski. Visitors can tour eight of the ships 19 decks. As they get higher in the superstructure or below decks, the stairs become vertical and difficult for some people to climb.

“Remarkably, only one sailor died of enemy action on board,” said Szimanski. “The ship’s armor protected her from just about everything. The sailor who died on board was on the main deck and was killed by shrapnel when a shell hit the armor and bounced off. There was one sailor who died of enemy action while he was on dry land. He happened to be in the Marine Corps barracks building in Beirut when it was bombed back in 1983.”

The Battleship New Jersey has the last working fire control computer working on a battleship caliber gun. Guests can see it when they take the guided tour. It’s called a Mk (Mark) 8 rangekeeper. The Mk 1 Ballistic Computer was the first rangekeeper that was referred to as a computer.

New Jersey has the longest tour route of any battleship.

It’s a mile and a half long but that is spread out over eight decks.

No Iowa-class battleship gave more distinguished service than USS New Jersey. She earned 19 Battle and Campaign

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stars, making her the most decorated battleship in American history, and the second-most decorated ship in American history. (The carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6), which the New Jersey frequently escorted, earned 20 battle stars in World War II but was scrapped after the war.)

USS New Jersey was in active service for over 21.5 years – 2.5 years more than Iowa, 5 years more than Missouri, and 8.5 years more than Wisconsin.

The New Jersey fired nearly twelve million pounds of shells in six months off Vietnam, where she saved thousands of American lives. According to one Marine Corps Commandant, she had a “tremendous psychological effect” on enemy troops: “nobody ever stood up to the New Jersey.”

For six months, the New Jersey supported the beleaguered Marines in Lebanon with the unrivaled visible symbol of enormous power represented by the battleship.

To counter the Soviet military and naval expansion, the New Jersey led her three sisters into the Missile Age, adding cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and anti-missile weapons to their massive 16-inch guns and numerous 5-inch guns, making them the most formidable surface warships ever put to sea by the Navy. They were also the only ships for which nuclear projectiles were designed.

The modernization required to bring USS New Jersey in line with the technology of the 1980s was more expensive and extensive than her two prior recommissioning’s.

The main change was to remove four twin 5-inch/38caliber gun turrets and replace them with launchers for the Navy’s new, powerful anti-ship and anti-surface missiles.

These missile batteries gave the New Jersey long-range strike capability against naval and land targets.

Unleashing her firepower was decimate the enemy. (Credit U.S. Navy)

Today, New Jersey continues her service as a living museum and memorial.

“We offer a classroom program for schools and overnight programs for scout troops,” said Szimanski. “Scout troops, school groups, youth organizations and families can again spend a safe night aboard the Battleship. They’ll enjoy dinner and breakfast, experience a guided tour of the ship, take a chance to fire the saluting gun and sleep in the bunks that the crew of the USS New Jersey once did!”

Open seven days a week, rain or shine 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, USS New Jersey is available for anyone to visit. For more information about tours, email info@battleshipnewjersey. org or call 866-877-6262.

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3 Grilling Hacks for Delicious, Plant-Based Summer Menus

ooking and entertaining outdoors can bring friends and family back together, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, flavorful recipes can be easy on the home chef yet still tasty and enjoyable for those at the table.

One of the best parts of the season is grilled fare like burgers, hot dogs and fresh vegetables. This year, consider adding a plant-based option to your menu. Made with simple, recognizable ingredients, Lightlife offers vegan, non-GMO options that are made for the grill, like Plant-Based Burgers, Smart Dogs and Italian Smart Sausage. These products can help satisfy the craving for protein and are made with ingredients you can feel good about serving your friends and family.

“Food brings people together, and now more than ever, grilling season and dining al fresco is one of the best ways to do that,” said Tommy McDonald, executive chef at Greenleaf Foods. “Think of the grill as an additional seasoning element – a zero-fuss way to add miles of flavor. One of my favorite products is Lightlife’s Smart

Dogs, which have been reformulated to taste better than ever. Try topping them with a freshly made onion jam or quickpickled relish.”

Consider these tips from McDonald to properly grill plant-based variations of your favorite meals: Be mindful of cook times. Plant-based protein products typically taste best when cooked properly, usually over a low, open flame. When you’re almost ready to dish them out in recipes like Grilled Pineapple Burgers with Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce or Avocado Toast Dogs, give them a quick sear. If you’re unsure, reference the recommended cook times on the packaging.

Keep it separate. During these seasonal celebrations, there’s often some people who want traditional meat and others who crave plant-based options. To satisfy your group, drop a cast-iron skillet on the grill and allow it to heat up. Put your favorite plant-based proteins in the skillet, along with veggies, to keep the grill organized.

Top it off. Don’t skimp on the toppings.

The next time you’re looking to jazz up burgers, sausages or hot dogs, make an easy DIY onion jam to spread on top. While the burgers and dogs are on the grates, prepare some extra coals; once they’ve burned down a bit, bury foil-wrapped onions in the coals. After the onions are soft and warmed through, pull them out and enjoy a smokey onion jam.

For more simple summer recipes, visit Lightlife.com/Recipes.

Grilled Pineapple Burgers with Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce Total time: 30 minutes Serving: 2 2 rings freshly cored pineapple 2 Lightlife Plant-Based Burger patties salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 sesame seed burger buns, lightly toasted 1 cup baby arugula 1/4 cup crispy fried onions 2 tablespoons honey garlic barbecue sauce Heat grill to medium. Grill pineapple slices 4-5 minutes per side until grillmarked and slightly caramelized. Cut slices

in half and set aside. Wipe down grill.

Season burger patties with salt and pepper, to taste. To grill burgers from refrigerator, grill 4-5 minutes per side until evenly browned with internal temperature of 165 F. To assemble burgers, layer toasted bottom buns with arugula then top each with burger patty and two slices grilled pineapple. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and drizzle with barbecue sauce.

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continued from page 20 Avocado Toast Dogs Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Oil 2 medium avocados 1/2 lemon, juice only 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 Lightlife Smart Dogs 4 hot dog buns 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning sriracha

Lightly coat grill grates with oil and preheat to medium heat.

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Power Up Athletic Performance with Real Milk-Inspired Dishes

rom little ones learning the game to professional athletes pushing sports to new levels, nutrition impacts the ability to re-energize, stay hydrated and reach peak performance. Now, new data shows that one naturally nutrient-rich beverage provides more benefits than previously thought: dairy milk.

For years, real milk has been recognized as a powerhouse beverage that delivers nine essential nutrients, including calcium, protein and vitamin D. However, updated nutrient daily values for nutrition labeling and more robust government nutrition databases have provided data that shows real milk delivers 13 essential nutrients, making it a good or excellent source of four more vital nutrients: potassium, zinc, selenium and iodine. These nutrients help build strong bones, maintain a healthy immune system and maintain your central nervous system, all of which directly impact athletic performance.

“As a kid, you thought of dairy milk as the drink that helped you grow and have strong

bones,” said Briana Butler, MCN, RDN, LD, a performance and sports dietitian who advises athletes. “As you get older and start paying more attention to drinks’ attributes, you realize that truth applies to adults and athletes as well. Real milk is a trustworthy and nutrient-rich way to repair, rehydrate and replenish muscles and bodies. It is truly an undeniable favorite of mine to fuel performance.”

As the “original sports drink,” real milk has fueled athletes for centuries and offers a natural nutrient combination not found in formulated sports drinks. It provides benefits for fitness enthusiasts of all ages including building lean muscle, maintaining strong bones and supporting a healthy immune system.

With 13 nutrients, real milk isn’t just the ultimate training fuel, it also makes your favorite recipes more tasty and nutritious.

Dishes such as Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins are made in just 15 minutes and are a quick and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on the go, crumbled over yogurt or paired

with eggs for a morning power-up. You can also try Rattle Snake Pasta, a better-for-you version of a family favorite that combines rotisserie chicken, peppers and linguine.

Visit gonnaneedmilk.com for more information on real milk’s nutrition and for milk-inspired meals.

Rattle Snake Pasta Recipe courtesy of registered dietitian Bri Butler and Power Portions Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1/4 cup buttery spread 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup dairy milk (2% recommended) 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon vegetable base 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded salt, to taste (optional) pepper, to taste (optional) 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices 3 tablespoons minced garlic 10 ounces cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 handful fresh cilantro, minced 1 pound whole-wheat linguini, cooked In medium pot, melt buttery spread then add flour; mix well. Slowly add dairy milk and vegetable broth, stirring well.

Add vegetable broth and Parmesan cheese; heat slowly until thickened. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.

Add jalapenos, garlic, bell peppers and roasted chicken; heat thoroughly.

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Power Up... continued from page 22 Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins Recipe courtesy of registered dietitian Bri Butler and Power Portions Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 12 1 zucchini 1 1/2 cups dairy milk (2% recommended) 3 bananas 6 pieces pitted Deglet Noor dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 F. Grate zucchini.

Using kitchen towel or cheesecloth, wring as much

Very Berry and Creamy Coconut Ice Cream

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water as possible. Set aside.

In blender, blend dairy milk, banana, dates, vanilla and oil until smooth. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

Combine milk mixture, zucchini and oat mixture

until well combined. Pour into coated 12-muffin pan.

Cook 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tips: Pair muffin (counts as one grain) with eggs and unsweetened nut butter for a balanced meal. Crumble over plain yogurt for parfait twist. (Family Features)

Yield: 11 cups Berry Ice Cream: 2 pounds frozen berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries) 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Coconut Ice Cream: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt mint leaves, for garnish (optional) To make berry ice cream: In blender, pulse frozen berries, sweetened condensed milk, honey and salt until smooth, scraping down sides.

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The Cokeville Miracle: A Must Watch

What is the Cokeville Miracle? Amazon Prime recently ran a movie on the miracle in Cokeville. This is a true story and very inspiring. If you have not seen it, I would recommend you do.

This article was reproduced with permission from www.wyohistory.org. Credits can be found at https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/cokeville-elementary-school-bombing.

By Jessica Clark Published: November 8, 2014 ay 16, 1986, will never be forgotten by the residents of Cokeville, Wyo. On that Friday afternoon in their quiet, rural town, a deranged couple entered the community’s elementary school, took those inside hostage and detonated a bomb in a first grade classroom. .At that time, about 500 people lived in Cokeville, and there were slightly more than 100 students attending the elementary school. Located in Lincoln County and nestled between the towns of Star Valley and Kemmerer on the Wyoming-Idaho border, Cokeville, many residents believed, was a safe place to rear children. “[T]rust is big here … youngsters grow up knowing they can turn to many other members of the community with confidence,” write Hartt and Judene Wixom in Trial by Terror: The Child-hostage Crisis in Cokeville, Wyoming. The first chapter is titled “A Town of Trust.”

Thus, when David and Doris Young entered the town’s only elementary school with an arsenal of weapons and a gasoline bomb in a grocery cart, no one saw it coming. David Young’s journals and writings reveal that he was a troubled man who spent many years grappling with deep philosophical questions–about man’s existence, the afterlife and spirituality.

Educated at Chadron State College in Nebraska, he had earned a degree in criminal justice, and was hired as Cokeville’s town marshal in the 1970s. He was dismissed, however, from this position shortly after his six-month probationary period. Young met his second wife, Doris Waters, while in Cokeville. She was a divorcée who earned money working as a waitress and singer in a local bar. Shortly after their wedding, David and Doris left Cokeville and headed to Tucson, Ariz.

During their time in Tucson, according to Doris’ daughter Bernie Petersen, David became increasingly reclusive, focusing on his philosophical readings and writings.

While he was writing his philosophy, Zero Equals Infinity, Doris took part-time jobs including housekeeping and waitressing to support their meager lifestyle. They lived in a mobile home with Princess, David’s youngest daughter from his first

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Jamie Buckley pledges allegiance to the flag the week after the Cokeville bombing. Bill Wilcox photo, Casper Star-Tribune Collection, Casper College Western History Center.

marriage. He was the father of two, but was estranged from his elder daughter.

It was in their Tucson home that David came up with what he considered “the Biggie,” a plan to get rich quick and create a “Brave New World.” This plan involved David’s longtime friends, Gerald Deppe and Doyle Mendenhall, who believed by investing in David’s scheme they would get rich. But David refused to reveal his plans entirely until moments before they unfolded.

David’s friends did not know that “the Biggie” was a plan to take over Cokeville Elementary School, hold each of the children hostage for $2 million dollars apiece and then detonate the bomb, transporting the money and children to his “Brave New World,” where he would be God. While David and Doris Young were not involved in an organized religion, both were deeply spiritual. They believed in reincarnation, which probably led, in part, to the creation of David’s “Brave New World” idea. David’s writings reveal that he hoped life would be better for him and Cokeville’s children in this imaginary place.

When Deppe and Mendenhall finally got wind of his plans moments before the hostage crisis unfolded, they refused to participate. David, who dared not risk their reporting him to the authorities, responded by holding them at gunpoint.

He instructed Doris and Princess, by now a young adult, to handcuff them inside his van.

David, Doris and Princess proceeded

Ryan Taylor, 7, at the Montpelier, Idaho hospital after the Cokeville bombing. Casper Star-Tribune Collection, Casper College Western History Center.

to the elementary school and entered the building shortly after 1 p.m. that Friday.

David had the makeshift bomb attached to his body and housed inside a grocery cart, while Doris and Princess carried an arsenal of rifles, handguns and ammunition, as well as the Zero Equals Infinity handouts.

But shortly after entering the school, Princess decided to rebel. She fled the building and drove the Youngs’ van—with Deppe and Mendenhall still inside—to the town hall, where she reported her father’s plan. Because they refused to participate, Princess, Deppe, and Mendenhall were never charged in relation to this crime.

In the meantime, David and Doris Young gathered children, teachers, staff and visitors in the elementary school into one central location. They attempted to crowd 154 people into one of the two first grade classrooms, a room with a total capacity of 30 students and a teacher.

David set himself near the center of the room with the grocery cart bomb nearby, as Doris went from room to room rounding up people.

According to survivor accounts, Doris enticed many into the first grade room by announcing that their presence was required for a school assembly. Of course, most children were elated by the prospects of an assembly. Upon entering the classroom, children saw an arsenal of weapons, a grocery cart and an unfamiliar man—David Young. Some of them believed the assembly was about weapons; others began realizing something was seriously wrong.

George Moore helps his son on the boy’s first day back at school, the week after the bombing.

Bill Wilcox photo, Casper Star-Tribune Collection, Casper College Western History Center

Once all the hostages were contained in the first grade classroom, David Young informed them that they were leading a revolution and distributed copies of his philosophy Zero Equals Infinity to everyone present. Just before implementing “the Biggie,” David Young had also sent a copy of the document to President Ronald Reagan, the president of Chadron State College and numerous media outlets.

Cokeville Elementary School teachers and staff tried to keep kindergarteners through sixth graders calm and entertained. In the tiny classroom, they watched movies, played games, prayed. And, then, shortly after 4 p.m., the bomb exploded.

Witnesses later testified that just before the explosion David Young had connected the explosive to his wife. Then he went to the restroom, which was attached to the classroom. Doris accidently triggered the bomb by motioning to her hostages with her arms. The explosion engulfed her in flames and burned many nearby children.

Chaos ensued. David emerged from the bathroom to find his wife in excruciating pain. He shot and killed her. Students, teachers, staff and visitors frantically exited the building, with teachers helping many of the children escape through the windows. David saw John Miller, the music teacher, trying to escape and shot him in the back. David returned to the restroom and killed himself, ending the hostage crisis. The only two fatalities were David and Doris Young. Everyone else survived, including the injured John Miller.

Reporters from all the regional news outlets were on the scene by the time continued on page 26

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The Cokeville Miracle... continued from page 24 of the explosion or shortly thereafter. In addition, national reporters began arriving within hours of the explosion. Students, teachers, visitors, staff who survived the ordeal and bystanders began recounting their memories of this event as it was still unfolding.

Following the explosion, 79 children were taken to area hospitals, most of which were located more than an hour’s drive from Cokeville, for treatment for burns and smoke inhalation. Survivors shared their stories with each other, investigators, family members, and hospital personnel.

In the days and weeks immediately after this event, most accounts focused on the horrors of the day.

As time progressed, however, a different story emerged in this highly religious and largely Mormon community.

It became a story of a miracle rather than a tragedy. Oral histories, memoirs and drawings began to reveal a narrative of fortune rather than misfortune. Survivors began to tell their stories through a spiritual lens. They increasingly spoke

about their memories in public with professional psychologists, church officials and community counselors.

Many recalled praying silently, forming prayer circles and seeing angels during the crisis. This narrative was perpetuated in many publications and productions. For instance, The Cokeville Miracle Foundation’s 2005 book Witness to Miracles: Remembering the Cokeville Elementary School Bombing and the Wyoming State Archives oral history project called “Survivor is My Name” both focused on the reconstructing of this narrative as a miracle instead of a tragedy.

Kameron Wixom, son of Hartt and Judene Wixom, writes a “childlike faith saved us.” In his contribution to the Witness to Miracles book, Kameron writes: “I didn’t have to see angels, hear them, or even think that their presence might be required that day. I did not have to imagine how God would move … that day when I said my little prayer just hours before, I simply knew he would. He did deliver our salvation that day. That much I know. I’m living proof.”

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