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Eagle Scout Projects Benefit Resurrection Parish

By Henry M. Holden agle Scout is the highest rank that can be attained in Scouts BSA (formerly the Boy Scouts of America). To achieve this status, one must be an active member of the Boy Scouts who has advanced through all of the previous ranks. All Eagle Scout requirements must be completed before the scout’s 18th birthday, and he must accomplish the tasks required of an Eagle Scout, including a large service project. Since its inception in 1911, only two percent of scouts have earned this rank, after a lengthy review process. With careful planning and diligence, he can accomplish the most sought-after award in scouting while still having fun. There are a total of over 100 merit badges in scouting. Thirteen of them are Eagle-required merit badges. There are time-in-rank requirements: Four months for Star, six months for Life, and six months for Eagle. One Resurrection Parish parishioner, seventeen-year old Patrick Williams, is a scout from Troop 50, in Randolph. His project is renewing the storage building (also known as the barn) behind the rectory, which serves as the main storage for many of the seasonal parish decorations and equipment. The building needs new flooring, doors, and windows to make it safe for continued use. Patrick has the 13 merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank, and 21 cumulatively. It is expected as Eagle Scout projects in the past have shown that Patrick’s project will benefit the parish for years to come. Patrick may have a genetic predisposition to scouting. His grandfather’s Richard Williams, and George Elsaesser, were both Eagle Scouts.

He also came to scouting a little later than most boys. Many boys start scouting in elementary school with the Cub Scouts. “I came to scouting when I was about 13,” said Patrick. “One of my good friends was a scout and he needed help with his project, so I helped him. I clicked with what he was doing right away. I thought it was very cool. I had friends in scouting who seem to be having a lot of fun with what they were doing. “I’ve met a lot of Eagle Scouts over the years, and they have shown a greater connectedness to family, friends, neighbors, the religious community.” Each Eagle Scout candidate will be assigned a person who has an expertise in the project (e.g., a carpenter) the scout is doing. “I don’t know whether I’d be able to do any of this without him,” said Patrick. “I’ve learned a lot from him. My entire plan is built around the advice he gave me,” “The Eagle Scouts that I have met personally have shown a great deal of character. I have seen these scouts who don’t seem to have a lot of hang-ups, or lots of things holding them down. They can find themselves in situations and get out of them. They are people who can face problems and keep going without breaking down and creating a hindrance for themselves. That is something you don’t often see.” As far as the future, Patrick said right now his plans are to get through his senior year in the fall. “I don’t know exactly what I’m going to do with the rest of my life at this point. I am planning on college after high school, but I am not sure which one. I’m not sure what I’m going to do in life, but I know that whatever I do will have continued on page 4

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Dental Crowns or Caps

DENTAL DIGEST: Q: What is a crown or cap? A: A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases a tooth, restoring it to its original shape and size. It can be made from many different materials, such as porcelain, zirconia, metal, or a combination. Q: Why is a crown or cap necessary? A: The primary reason for a crown is to restore a broken-down tooth. Sometimes a filling just won’t get the job done correctly. When more than 50% to 75% of the tooth is damaged, a crown is indicated, rather than a filling. Q: Are there other reasons for crowns? A: Yes. These include: cosmetics, preventative measures to keep teeth from fracturing, and restoring a person’s mouth when there has been severe damage, such as grinding or an accident. Q: What does getting a crown involve? A: A crown procedure usually requires one or two appointments. Your first appointment will include shaping of the tooth, an impression (mold), and a temporary crown. Your impression will be sent to a laboratory for 2 to 3 weeks. At your second appointment the temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate. Some offices can make crowns in one appointment: they can manufacturer it “while you wait” using in-office milling machines. Q: How long will my crown last? A: On average, crowns will last 7 to 10 years. There are many variables, such as (but not limited to): • strength of a person’s bite • susceptibility to decay • condition of the tooth being crowned

• presence of gum disease • amount of clenching & grinding, as well as usage of a night guard • how many other teeth are present, as well as the condition of those teeth, to distribute biting forces • chewing habits (hard vs soft foods, chewing of nonfood items such as pencils and tearing bags) Q: Are crowns permanent? Do they require maintenance? Can they go bad? A: Crowns are permanent in the sense that they are cemented onto teeth, and not removed on a regular basis. However, problems can develop. A common problem is the formation of a cavity (decay) underneath the crown. This is typically from not brushing and flossing, and not going for regular dental checkups. If the cavity becomes too severe, the crown may have to be removed and remade. Another situation that can develop is the need for a root canal. If the nerve of a tooth dies, an infection may develop that requires the need for the root canal. In this case, a hole will be made through the crown, the root canal performed, and then re-sealed. Q: Tell me about implant crowns. A: Crowns are not always placed onto teeth; sometimes they are placed onto implants. The process is very similar: an impression is taken and then the crown is either cemented or screwed onto the implant. Unlike natural teeth, you do not have to worry about decay around implants. However, without proper hygiene and follow-up care, you can develop a situation called “peri-implantitis” which can cause loss of the implant. Q: I want a cosmetic makeover. Are the crowns different

in this case? Are the fees different? A: Yes. When a person undergoes extensive cosmetic treatment, there is a lot of preparation work that is unnecessary for just one or two crowns. Also, certain laboratories must be utilized to get the job done correctly. For both of these reasons, you should expect the cost per tooth will be higher than that of a single crown. You may also require a set of temporary crowns before your final crowns are made: this is to ensure you are satisfied with their look, as well as fit comfortably, before the final crowns are made. However, the results can be very rewarding! Q: What is a veneer? A: A veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain or zirconia that fits over your tooth to improve color and shape of teeth. Instead of covering the entire tooth like a crown, it covers only the front and the biting edge. They are also much thinner than crowns, so they are more conservative. If you are considering a cosmetic makeover, don’t worry about whether you need a crown or veneer: let your dentist decide. The fee for either one is usually the same. About the author: Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist and dental implant expert located at the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna, NJ. He provides general dentistry for the entire family, including: cleanings, check-ups, cosmetics, whitening, veneers, crowns, root canals, dentures, periodontal (gum) services, dental implants, and much more. He is well-credentialed in multiple dental organizations. You can find additional information on his website:www.morriscountydentist.com. The office can be reached at: (973) 328-1225 or via email: frontdesk.mcda@gmail.com

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Eagle Scout Projects... The 200 Club of Morris County nued from front page Announces Its 50th Golden Celebration! conti a basis from my learning in the scouts.” prayer garden in the interior patio area. He

he 200 Club of Morris County invites the public to celebrate its 50th year of supporting Morris County first responders from Fire, local Police, New Jersey State Police departments and Emergency Medical Technician services on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at The Birchwood Manor in Whippany starting at 5:45pm, President Jim Rizzo presiding. A not-for-profit founded in 1971, the 200 Club’s Mission helps to provide financial support for spouses and dependents of Morris County heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty while valiantly responding and protecting Morris County citizenry. To date, the Club has disbursed over $5 million dollars for this worthy cause. Scholarships are also awarded to qualified dependents of our Morris County first responders on a merit basis and are anonymously assigned a number for the

selection process. Given events of the past year, our first responder family has tougher jobs than ever before, and their stakes are more real than ever. Join us in acknowledging their daily risks in knowing they may not make it back home. Your ticket purchase, sponsorship and donation will make a world of difference to the spouses and dependent children of Morris County’s finest! 50th Golden Celebration Co-chairs Janet Rapisardi, Ron Barnett and Chairman of the Board Bill Lockwood will soon be unveiling details of our special Keynote speaker and outstanding presentations. Stay posted! Sponsorship Chair, Sr. VP Rob D’Emidio has impressive media advertising opportunities waiting just for you. Contact our Chairs at 200clubofmorris@concast. net or call: 973-630-7933 today.

The Eagle Scouts and their projects are no strangers to the parish. Over the years, several Eagle Scout projects enhanced the parish. In 2005, “PJ” Catizone, replaced the worn wooden sign face on Millbrook Avenue. He did all the landscaping, installed new stone facing to match the church facade and refurbished the aluminum letters. He created a rock garden, installing rocks and plants by the St. Francis statue near the main entrance in rear of church. In 2009, the addition of the Ministry Center meant the St. Francis statue had to be relocated. Cody Snyder created a

designed and built a wooden planter with a platform for the St. Francis statue; planted perennials in it, and in a brick planter. He refurbished eight concrete benches and installed a fountain. In 2014, Ryan Kasad constructed a brick paver patio outside the Msgr. Martin Raucher Community Room. He broke up and cleared the old, damaged walkway and overgrown shrubs. He marked off and dug out a new patio area, installed drainage pipes; laid pavers and brushed sand in between, to finish. The parish is truly blessed to have such talented scouts.

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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. In Chinese Medicine not all headaches are created 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. If you suffer from headaches or migraines start getting relief today! Use the following tips to achieve long- lasting results for a healthy life: Be aware, track food and environmental triggers to see if there are any patterns, get adequate sleep, eat a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits (limiting sugars and processed foods), drink plenty of water, manage stress with things like meditation and try Acupuncture! For more information about Acupuncture and Headaches contact Mount Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978.

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Alzheimer Disease: What Every Loved One Should Know

By, Chris Bauer MD re you having difficulty with memory and recall as you age? Is a member of your family having more difficultly with memory and getting thru the activities of daily living as they get older? If so, then you could be suffering from Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease is common in New Jersey. The Alzheimer Disease Association of New Jersey reports that 68% of NJ residents know someone with Alzheimer Disease. It has been reported that Alzheimer Disease accounts for two thirds of all dementia cases in the United States. June 2021 is Alzheimer Disease and Brain Awareness month. Alzheimer Disease is a form of dementia that impacts thinking, behavior and memory. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process and significant lapses in memory and mental functioning need to be evaluated. The most common symptom of Alzheimer Disease is memory impairment. Memory lapses and difficulties with short term memory recall are some of the most common early symptoms of Alzheimer Disease. Multitasking and organizational skills are also significantly affected by Alzheimer Disease. Alzheimer Disease is a degenerative brain condition that some believe is cause by the buildup of protein plaques in the brain. As the disease worsens people eventually have trouble completing their activities of daily

living. The average age of someone with Alzheimer Disease is in their mid-sixties but there is a small minority of people who are diagnosed at much earlier age. To confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease there is a specific evaluation that needs to be done. If someone is concerned that they may have Alzheimer Disease, they should be seen by a physician for testing. At the physician’s office a series of tests will be done testing different aspects of memory, executive functioning, and problem solving. A basic memory test that is used asks a patient to recall a series of objects at five and ten minutes. Memories of recent events and testing of current events can also reveal memory deficits that are present in Alzheimer Disease. Often people with early-stage Alzheimer Disease have a decreased ability to recognize memory impairments. Interviewing a person’s family members and spouse about their memory deficits can be an essential tool in getting the complete picture about a person’s cognitive state. After the neurological assessment has been concluded an MRI or another form of brain imaging is recommended in the diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease. Other causes of dementia such as vascular stroke, normal age-related memory changes, and dementia need to be also ruled out as possible causes of the dementia in the workup.

The disease progression of Alzheimer Disease can vary significantly from person to person. Most patients will have motor dysfunction. This may happen later in the course of the disease. Problems with sleeping, seizure activity, and changes in a person’s sense of smell are also quite common features of Alzheimer Disease. Most patients can live with Alzheimer Disease for 8-10 years. However, there are reports of patients living for 20 years or greater if the disease state is adequately managed. Despite the profoundly serious nature of Alzheimer Disease there are many different treatments that exist to lessen the symptoms, improve quality of life to extend lifespan. Several different medication classes exist that slow the build up of protein plaques that cause worsening of the disease. These medications are best used as early as possible in the course of the disease so that a person’s intellectual ability can be preserved for the longest possible time. Exercise programs and occupational therapy have also been found to be useful in treatment in slowing down the progression of the disease. For more information about Alzheimer Disease, please contact your local medical professional or visit Alzheimer’s NJ Association (@www.alznj.org).

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Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s New Executive Director Faces Challenges

By Henry M. Holden ake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, about four square miles in area. Located 30 miles from the Delaware River, and 40 miles from Manhattan, it has been a summer getaway point for decades. In the recent past, however, the lake has had major environmental issues. An unprecedented and Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) infected and affected a large portion, of the lake in 2019. Recreational activities were limited and that became a major economic issue. The social impact of the HAB curtailed full use of the of the lake for almost a year. Algal blooms are formed due to various nutrients such as nitrogen, and phosphorus, found in fertilizers

which enters the aquatic system where they form algal blooms. There are several factors which contribute to algal bloom in water: high temperatures, dead organic material, and a large mass of water. The agal bloom creates toxins in the water which are harmful to humans and the aquatic life. They cause various effects on ecosystems like blocking of sunlight, depletion of oxygen levels in water, secreting toxic material in water, etc. Due to all these harmful effects most of the time they lead to depletion of aquatic organisms. In 2020, the lake was open, but the threat of the previous year was felt by everyone. In April 2021, the LHF hired a new executive direc-

tor, Kyle Richter. One of the major challenges Richter faces is a future HAB. Richter was hired to fill the post vacated last fall by its founding executive director, Jessica Murphy. “We could not be more thrilled with Kyle joining the LHF as our new executive director,” said LHF Board Chair Marty Kane. “Kyle has a decade of experience in the field of environmental conservation. He comes to us from the Musconetcong Watershed Association, where he served as watershed programs manager for seven years, leading its education and outreach programs and managing restoration projects throughout the watershed.” “I’m excited to be joining the Lake Hopatcong Foundation team as the next exec-

utive director,” said Richter. “Having spent my career working close to Lake Hopatcong, I’ve had the privilege of watching the LHF grow, almost from the beginning.” Originally from Naples, Fla., Richter came to New Jersey to study at Rutgers University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marine science. He also holds a professional certificate in watershed management from Michigan State University. Richter said he was impressed by the LHF’s record of achievement. “I’ve been astounded by the work the Foundation team has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time, from launching its floating classroom, to renovating the Lake Hopatcong train station to become the

Environmental and Cultural Center, to leading the charge in helping to tackle serious issues impacting the lake.” “We have recently applied for some additional funding to increase the number of projects we are doing around the lake. The projects are designed to lessen the impact of an algal bloom. And as always, we will continue our educational efforts to the community on the harmful algal blooms.” In 2018, the LHF partnered with the Lake Hopatcong Commission, and more than 400 volunteers logged an excess of 1,200 hours collecting debris from 50+ access points around the lake’s nearly 50 miles of shoreline. “We will continue to participate and host cleanups around the lake. We did one

in late April in Mount Arlington, and another in Hopatcong State Park, in Landing. We will also continue education outreach to the community on the impact of illegal dumping and throwing trash in the lake. Lastly, we will continue to encourage the proper receptacles and recycling when possible.” You can reach out to Kyle Richter directly at kyle@ lakehopatcongfoundation. org.

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St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Fundraises for Good

By Steve Sears t. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School in Parsippany, working with its 6th grade student council, has succeeded in some very encouraging fundraising for the 2020-21 school year. Donna Saric had been teaching art only at the school for 11 years, but this year she added 4th, 5th, and 6th grade reading to her resume. “And this year, I also took on being advisor for the Student Council,” Saric says. She then explains, “We started off the year without the Student Council, and then in reading class I chose the book “A Long Walk to Water. It’s a true story. It just kind of looked like a good first read. So, we read it together as a group and the story is just incredible.” Reading the book with her seven 6th graders, who became the Student Council, inspired Saric, the class, and the school itself to join the Iron Giraffe Challenge, a fundraiser which helps provide finds for drilling for wells, hygiene education, and training for the people of South Sudan. Further interested in the Water for South Sudan organization, founded by Salva Dut (whose story inspired “A Long Walk to Water”), the school’s initial goal was to raise $1000 for the organization. The families of St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School did better, collecting more than $3700, all of which was donated to Water for South Sudan. However, since the deadline for the Iron Giraffe Challenge wasn’t until April, the school wanted to do something for the holidays, and they did. In December, organized was a school-wide fundraiser to collect gift cards for the New Jersey Battered Women’s Services of Morris County. “One of my students suggested that we do a fundraiser for JBWS, because her mother had done some things with them,” explains Saric. “I contacted them and asked them if there was any type of holiday drive that they could use or need. And they

have a Holiday Shop for Families.” JBWS also mentioned to Saric that they were overrun with toys for kids, but also that older children were also part of the equation, and they suggested gift cards. “We did a gift card drive where we asked each classroom - we have a large early childhood program and then we have our elementary program – so this was something for the entire school. My student council went to each classroom to explain what this was for and the importance of giving. And in a week and a half, because we were a little late to start and they needed it before the holidays, we raised almost $2,300 in various gift cards.” The Iron Giraffe Challenge was kicked off in February. The Student Council created a PowerPoint presentation, again visited each classroom to explain why they were doing the challenge, and the initial kind of motivator for each classroom was called a “Loose Change Challenge,” and that there would be a winner among the early childhood and elementary classrooms where the class that raised the most money would get a dress down day. The school collected a total of coins and also bills in the amount of $3,776 for Water for South Sudan, which well exceeded the school’s initial goal of $1,000. The latter amount when reached entered St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School in a prize drive, one being a private audience video call with “A Long Walk to Water” author, Linda Sue Park, which they won and had on Monday, April 23. For Saric and the school, however, it wasn’t about the win, but the giving. “I really encouraged my students that winning that was not at all the point. I said to them, ‘We far surpassed what we set out to do and, and so we need to really remember that that’s why we did it, and we didn’t do it for a prize.’” For more information about St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School, visit www.stelizabethschool.com.

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Little Free Library Boxes

By Sally Barmakian n the curb of a house in a quiet neighborhood is a thick, wooden post with a small house on top stained to enhance the natural wood color. It looks like a large birdhouse with a peaked roof, but the house has a glass door, displaying shelves of books. This little structure is a Free Library,

sharing books to anyone who cares to borrow. Many people donate books to public libraries for their used books sales or share their books with friends and family, but this unique idea shares books with the neighborhood or anyone who stops their car, to try a book. Maybe you are walking your dog or just taking

a healthy walk. The little wooden box, stained and sturdy, may have a book for you. It may say, “Take one, leave one” painted near the top. In some neighborhoods, books are put out specifically for neighbors who may need to read about an issue and just need a nudge. It could help a reluctant reader who delights in the sur-

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project – Kids can even help paint it! It is best to check with your town for any zoning restrictions and to use Littlefreelibrary.org to guide you in how to register your library. Then you will become a charter member with an official library. Now you are the steward or caretaker of your library.

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Boy Scout Makes Sure Roxbury Gets Magical New Christmas Tree

By Jillian Risberg es, they are a little Christmas obsessed, but Tyler Benedetto likes it that way. So when the Roxbury Boy Scout needed to come up with an Eagle Scout project, he knew just the thing. “I reached out to local landscaping nurseries, most thought I was crazy for wanting a 25-foot tree,” says the 15-year-old, adding that for the past three years the Benedetto family twice won first-place in Roxbury’s holiday decorating contest. “Eventually I called Plant Detectives in Flanders and they were able to provide and plant an extraordinary 24-foot Norway Spruce.” That was on May 1 and the Roxbury DPW will be maintaining the tree moving forward. The Spruce came from a nursery in Pennsylvania right over the New Jersey border, according to the Roxbury High School freshman — who says he’s also installing a four-foot decorative wall (one-foot buried underground for support) at the Roxbury Recreation Center that will provide seating and a great spot to take those festive photos. The new tree will be replacing the existing 12-foot tree at the entrance of the Horseshoe Lake site — and aglow from (Dec 10) until Three Kings’ Day (January 6, 2022). “It means the world knowing that Roxbury residents will be able to enjoy the holiday season with their families for years to come and be able to look back at the growth of the community, as well as the tree,” he says. Benedetto first started figuring out his project in November 2020 and got it off the ground in Jan 2021. The project was later approved in April 2021. To offset some of the project’s $7,000 price tag, including

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the tree ($4,500), decorative wall ($2,000), construction tools/ materials and supplies like fertilizer; Benedetto created a GoFundMe page where people can donate. He plans to give any extra funds back to Roxbury for additional projects. “I’m hoping to raise $3,000 to $4,000 and I will fundraise the rest through business donations,” he says. As a member of Succasunna’s Troop 159, the 15-year-old is no stranger to giving back — having completed more than ten other Eagle Scout projects. “Ranging from a putting green for a preschool to a floating kayak launch,” he says. “All of these projects have taught me the skills needed for completing mine.” More than 50 million Americans have recited the Scout Oath and Law as Boy Scouts of America members. Countless others have been transformed through character development, citizenship and physical fitness. Benedetto is one of them. “Being a Boy Scout has taught me everything there is to know about leadership, responsibility and every outdoor skill under the sun,” he says. With his project inspired by those familial Yuletide displays, the Roxbury High School freshman is definitely not done. “I will surely be going even bigger with Christmas lights for my house,” says Benedetto, adding that he’s also off to see the world. “I am in the process of starting my flight training to eventually become a commercial airline pilot,” he says. And his greatest hope? “When I eventually have grandkids they will be able to see this tree in Rockefeller,” says Benedetto, who was six-years-old when he became a Scout. “It has full potential to reach over 80feet long — way down the road.”

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Randolph High School Boys’ Varsity Volleyball Program Makes Its Debut

By Steve Sears he Randolph High School Boys’ Volleyball team made its first ever debut on Tuesday, April 20, and they owned the court and net with a 2 – 0 (25 – 22, 25 – 20) triumph over Vernon. “It was certainly a game I won’t forget, and I don’t think it’s a game that any of the guys will forget either,” says coach Erik Novack. “You should have seen the way that they were huddling around each other, and they were going in their own little circle in the one room, absolutely going crazy, before the game, and even crazier after the game. It was like they won a championship match. I couldn’t ask for a better start. And then also, I think it set a good foundation because the team really bonded over it, it made us get closer, and at the end of the day it just made us better. It just proved to them that we’re not just a new team, but we’re actually a team that was able to compete.” Dave Hutchinson is in his third year as Randolph Athletic Director. “What happened with us was that we had put a plan in place to be a club program for two years,” he says. “Last year would have been our second year as a club program, so we we’re always targeting to start (a varsity team) this year, but that second club year didn’t happen, but for-

tunately we saw enough good results from the first year that we were able to move forward, bringing it on as a sport.” “The turnout the second year was a lot,” Novack adds about the Covid-aborted campaign. “I think I had 40 kids. We only had three days of practice, but like Dave said, a great turnout.” When Hutchinson arrived on the scene, discussion of a volleyball program was in the works, and he’s impressed with the progress. “It’s worked out really nicely. It doesn’t seem to affect any of our other spring sports. We really hit on something where we got kids involved that maybe would not have been involved in the spring, so that’s a really nice thing that we can do. That means more kids are actively doing something and participating and competing. Randolph has, generally speaking, good athletes, so what I’m seeing from the kids out on the court is they’re picking things up really quickly and then suddenly becoming competitive, which is great.” Novack, whose assistant coach is Bryan Mate, attended Belvidere High School, which did not have a boys’ volleyball team. “It was something me and my friends and I tried to get going. I spoke to the AD at the time, and nothing really ever came of it.” He went on to play soccer in college at William

Paterson University, which also didn’t have a boys’ volleyball program. “I played in the club there, and then anytime we got a group of people we would play as well, so it’s always a sport I’ve always wished I was able to play at the competitive level.” Coaching at a competitive level, however, was right around the bend. After his college graduation, he started at Randolph High School. “Once I saw this opportunity, I immediately pretty much jumped on and told Dave that I was very interested once I heard that there was a club potentially starting up,” says Novack, who also coaches freshman girls’ soccer, and

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freshman boy’s basketball. While proud of his entire club, who compete in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference, Novack points to Setter and Captain Harrison Green, who per his coach has a volleyball background and is like another coach on the court, and Kieran Lucas, who Novack wanted to be a Setter. “He said, ‘No, no Coach, I want to hit.’” Lucas is now an excellent Outside Hitter for the club. “And I thank him for not letting me make him a Setter,” says Novack with a laugh. To follow Randolph Rams sports, visit www.randolphathletics.rschoolteams.com.

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The Endearing Uncle: Ne’er Be Forgotten, Thy Blessed Uncle

By Richard Mabey Jr. hen my dad went Home to be with the Lord in May of 2006, my wonderful uncle, Peter E. Knothe, came forth from the shadows and took me under his wing, in the midst of my deepest sorrow. Uncle Pete gave me encouragement, spoke words of comfort, and shared the wisdom of scripture with me. After Dad’s funeral service, Mom, my sister Patti and myself stayed at Knothe Farm for a little over two weeks. Uncle Pete took me under his wing. He became my adopted father. And his son, Cousin Pete, became my adopted brother. I owe them both, the sun and the moon and the stars. A debt I know I can never repay. Uncle Pete had a great love of life. He genuinely loved people. He saw a person’s nobility, his or her fragile quality, their strength of character, and the inner most potential that lied dormant in the heart and soul of an individual. There really are not words to fully explain just how much Uncle Pete loved his hometown of Randolph. He proudly wore

his blue baseball cap that read in white lettering, “I Love Randolph, NJ.” And his love of Randolph, was just a reflection for his love of his country. For he served as a Medic in the front lines of France and Germany during the Second World War. Nobody will ever know how many lives he saved with his first aid and medical knowledge. Uncle Pete loved to drive around his family farm on his riding lawnmower. He had this little cart that he would pull with the lawnmower. Uncle Pete would transport firewood from the back lot to the front door of his stone homestead, during the cold of autumn and winter. During the harvest of the corn, from early September till late November, Uncle Pete would bring stacks of ears of corn from the back acres of Knothe Farm to the country stand along Millbrook Avenue. What always amazed me about Uncle Pete is that 99.9 percent of the time that you saw him on his riding lawnmower, he would have a smiling grin, a mile wide. During my two-week stay at Knothe Farm, following my Dad’s funeral service, Uncle Pete and I made a table for Aunt

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The Endearing Uncle... continued from page 13 York, and Eastern Pennsylvania. If you ever bowled in a bowling alley in any of these three states, rest assured that Uncle Pete probably built the bowling alleys or did some repair on them. He was one of the top bowling alley experts in all of New Jersey and New York. It was during the time that Uncle Pete and I built this beautiful, wonderfully detailed table for his beloved wife, Alice, that I really came to understand the vast wisdom that Uncle Pete was bestowed with. Uncle Pete had a very deep knowingness of the existence of a Divine Being. He knew the Bible as well as any minister or priest, that I have ever known. He served as the Deacon of the Mount Freedom Presbyterian Church for many years. In my heart, I know that a big reason that I am still writing is because of the inspiration and encouragement that Uncle Pete shared with me, when he and I built that wonderful display table for Aunt Alice, my mom’s sister. Right after Dad passed away, I thought for sure that my depth of grief had stolen my God given gift to write.

I was blocked. The words no longer flowed like a stream through the forest. But it was my Uncle Pete who helped me to see that I needed to carry on, even in light of the heartbreak of grief that I was feeling for the passing of my beloved father. I am immensely grateful to the guidance that my Uncle Pete bestowed upon me. Uncle Pete went Home to be with the Lord on the fourteenth of April in 2018. He was 96 years old. Today, Uncle Pete’s little cart, that he would pull around with his riding lawnmower, can still be seen out and about, in various places at Knothe Farm. A testament to Uncle Pete’s spirit of hard work with a smile. Uncle Pete was a loving husband, a strong father to his four children, as source of faithful encouragement to his six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. For myself, Uncle Pete was truly a lighthouse shining during my dark night of soul. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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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Infuse Living Spaces with Color

rom experiences to surroundings, the past year has brought a renewed focus on feeding the soul. In an era of overstimulation and information overload, many are finding a new appreciation for living life minimally but with maximum experiences. That mentality is increasingly evident in all aspects of life, especially with home design and decor. After all, spending more time at home means more time to discover what truly evokes happiness. At the same time, as the focus on physical and mental wellness heightens, design experts see those trends reflected in a more considered approach to design inspired by color therapy, which makes it possible to create beautiful spaces filled with healing color. With an expertly coordinated color palette, like the Color Collections from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, colors work in perfect harmony in any combination. Thoughtful use of color is among the most effective design tools for reveal-worthy style in your home. Appliances In the past, appliances were meant to blend into the decor to be less obvious, albeit essential, elements of a kitchen. A more contemporary approach: vibrant appliances that get noticed. You can find major appliances in a wide range of colors, but if you’re not sure about going that big and bold, many smaller countertop appliances, such as stand mixers and toasters, come in a range of colorful options, too. Architecture When contemplating where and how to apply color to

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NJStarz Brian Hanlon Hometown: Holmdel, NJ

rian Hanlon was on his way back to a Pennsylvania hotel to do this “NJ Starz” interview, but he didn’t rush. Instead, he took the back roads through state parks, admiring the beauty in the trees and nature. “I was coming from the (Washington) D.C, area, because I was visiting with Dominique Dawes, a great. great individual.” It was the next assignment for the popular sculptor. But the fact that a guy, who creates such nice, prominent sculptures as an end result - although as he’s creating, he sees the beauty as he goes along – saw many trees as he took those back roads, all of which started with a seed, just as his creations start in a way with a seed, well… that’s pretty cool. “It was beautiful,” he says. ‘She is,” he says, speaking again about Dawes, the 1996 Olympics Gymnastics Gold medalist, “a special human being. A really unique person.” And so is the 60-year-old Hanlon, a Garden State, Middlesex County guy raised in Holmdel. The list of folks that he’s sculpted figures of is like a “Who’s Who” of his realm of the art world. Evander Holyfield, Yogi Berra, Shaquille O’Neal are some of the biggies. And the places, too, are a “What’s What.” He’s the Official Sculptor of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Rose Bowl, the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor, and some of his work is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Hanlon loves his family, loves his work, loves New Jersey, loves telling stories through his art. The passion, the excitement, rings out as he speaks. “I’m a (class of) ‘79er from Holmdel,” Hanlon says. Speaking of sculpture and maybe even architecture, his stomping grounds were the early days of the former Garden State Arts Center. “Oh my gosh – when there was that four-foot fence we used to jump and get chased by the state troopers? At least a half dozen shows,” he claims, while laughing. “I’m proud that I grew up in Holmdel, it’s really my connection to nature. I mean, the town was so undeveloped back in the ‘70s. Every day was an adventure walking in the woods, you know?” Hanlon had a pretty normal childhood. “Playing sports and playing outside almost every day; different than today, no technology,” says Hanlon, who was born in Jersey City. “Pick up games in the neighborhood, no play dates. I was never a part of a play date. I was a part of pickup games, though, and playing organized sports, I mean every season. Definitely a three-season guy.” He stuck to track and field and cross country, and his attraction to art started at Holmdel High School. “I had a great art teacher in high school, and a good teacher can really make a difference, and I was lucky to have that, really.” Her name was Barbara Fehres. “She was a great ceramic artist, and she really introduced me to my love of clay. And then Brookdale (Community College) was part two where I had a teacher who really

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helped me understand clay as a three-dimensional form. So it really goes like this: Holmdel High School, Brookdale Community College, Kean College for a short time while I was an iron worker and a teamster, and went on to Boston University full-time at age 25.” Tony Glaser was the BCC prof. “He just retired. He was a most revered professor there, he really was.” Hanlon has created over 500 art pieces for private and public spaces since 1986, so he celebrates an anniversary of 35 years since his first official project, which can be seen at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The “Involved Student” lounges on the back lawn of the campus while reading a book, a gym bag behind her head, soccer ball under her legs. The model, the former Michele Adamkowski, is now Michele Hanlon. “It’s Erlanger Garden,” Hanlon says. “That was literally one of the first three things I ever made, period. I think that’s the beginning of - I don’t know if genre is the right literary word - my way of telling stories through sculpture, which is what I do as opposed to other artists who sort of maybe decorate a landscape. The “Involved Student,’ it’s a concept. It’s a story of as a student, if you don’t get involved, you miss the experience of college. She (Michele) actually was not just the model; she was ‘living’ it. She was an athlete, and an RA, and she was a very good student. So, this statue is someone reading in between class and practice. She has always been a grounding source for me. She is my best friend, and best source for humility and being grounded.” The couple has been married since 1991 and they have five children. “My oldest is Molly, who’s a Rutgers grad, and my second is Maggie, who’s a Monmouth grad. And my third is Luke, and he is a first responder, my son Declan is a student at Penn State, and then May is an eighth grader.” The Hanlon Sculpture Studio, where bronze sculptures, granite monuments, and trophies are created, is located in Toms River, and it is there that Hanlon does water-based clay sculptures known as American Realism. “My motivation for art is to tell a story,” he explains. “And I think the backstory of the sculpture is more interesting than the sculpture, usually. All of these people I sculpted have wonderful backstories and have contributed to our intellectual and spiritual landscape in a profound way.” He refers to Dominique Dawes again. “She is not just an athlete. This is a shining example of the pursuit of excellence, and that will be the theme of the statue. Medals from the Olympics, and a national championship all around (1994) which is the ultimate thing to do as a gymnast. Instead of retiring into the sunset, she opens up two gyms in her hometown.” “And that’s the point, to give back. I love that. So that’s a good example of why I’m motivated to build these. I think these historical markers should be out there to educate and inspire the viewer.” continued on page 21

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continued from page 20 Each work of art takes him approximately 8 months to complete, and he normally does 8 to 10 projects a year. What’s the key, the most important thing? “My biggest, my initial feeling is, ‘I better get his likeness right.’ I mean, I feel really good about the things I’m making and have made but, you know, it’s mostly the responsibility part like, ‘Wow I better get this likeness right because, you know, this is a big responsibility.’ And I want this sculpture to make people feel good when they see it, too.” One thing Hanlon enjoys is visiting a figure he has sculpted at its site, and hearing others nearby comment on it without them knowing his hands were the creator of it. “It’s good,” he claims, “it’s affirmation, which is a positive fuel for anyone’s soul.” Hanlon isn’t thinking about retiring. What he does isn’t a job, but a lifestyle. It’s a huge part of him. “No, I think I’ll keep going.” And he’s got works in progress “down the shore.” “I will be putting in the ground a sculpture of a very successful basketball coach named Leon Barmore. That’s from Louisiana Tech, and his winning percentage upon retirement was the highest in NCAA history: .869. It’s women’s basketball.” He then adds, “I’m doing a project for Purina right now to celebrate the 4H tradition. It’s a farm girl and farm boy.” For Hanlon, it’s difficult selecting a favorite among his work in New Jersey and nationally. In addition to sports figures, Hanlon has also done Pope John Paul II, firefighter memorials in Delaware and Massachusetts, college mascot statues and more. “In the state, I

have the one of Michele at Monmouth. I mean, that means the world to me. Certainly, the Protectors of Freedom Monument in Toms River. If you get a chance to visit it, it is nothing short of extraordinary. It is I think the best municipal tribute to veterans in our whole country. It’s a really special monument.” Nationwide, it’s the Rose Bowl site and the Broncos project. “I have about 50 busts on the property on portent steel pillars,” he says of the latter. At the Rose Bowl, there’s three. “Jackie Robinson as a football player; Keith Jackson as the monumental announcer he was, a beloved man; and the ‘99ers, the women’s’ World Cup soccer team and it’s Brandi Chastain sliding in the grass.” And who’s to come? Who would he like to do as a statue? He doesn’t hesitate. “Maybe someday I’ll pay tribute to New Jersey’s greatest artist. That would be Bruce Springsteen. I think he’s New Jersey’s greatest artist. Oh my god, the guy is amazing. And the sculpture would not be for him, but about him and about New Jersey music.” While understanding what he does is very important to himself and others, when asked what’s really tops in his life at this moment, again he doesn’t hesitate. “Oh, family. Always family, first and foremost. That’s a no brainer.” For more information about Brian Hanlon and his work, visit www.hanlonsculpture. com.

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