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The Goodness of the Greater Wayne Area Branch of the American Association of University Women

By Steve Sears he American Association of University Women is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2021, and the Greater Wayne Area Branch is a great extension of the fine work the parent organization has been doing for almost a century and a half. Lorraine LaShell served as co-President from 2015 to 2018, and now the lead seat is all hers. She has been a member of the GWAB for 42 years and has held various positions over that time. The GWAB itself turned 50 years old in 2018. “The national organization in 1881 were a group of women, college graduates who came together and decided to form a group of women who were pursuing higher education,” explains LaShell. “As the number of women who graduated from college grew, so did the organization. Today we have about 170,000 people banding together to fight gender equity. That’s nationally. Our local branch is about 40 members right now.” The focus of the GWAB has always been on providing funds for women over 25 to go to college or go back to college. “We felt there were many financial opportunities for high school graduates for girls to go to college, but not many that address older women. We’ve had applicants and awardees anywhere from 25 to 60 years old, and that’s the focus of our scholarship,” says LaShell. The GWAB in the past also ran a Girls Hall of Fame program, where it recognized local young girls in high school who demonstrated outstanding leadership. “We ran the program for three years,” recalls LaShell, “but it was a very big undertaking for our branch. So, what we decided to do in order to address that demographic was to support the state AAUW organization - there’s national, there’s New Jersey state, and then there are branches - and the state runs three programs that all support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). One is a one-week camp for high school girls, it’s called Tech Trek, then a one-day workshop for high school girls that’s called TeenTech, and then there are one-day workshops for middle school girls called Tween Tech. Our branch members have been involved in those programs.” In addition to the above, the GWAB also advocates for public policies for equity for women and girls on all levels, and continues as well to fight to close the gender wage gap which still prevails. For LaShell, one key goal moving forward is more diversity. She explains. “I’m making it my goal to reach out to other groups of women and other ethnic groups, to

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see if we can work together in some way to diversify the branch. The national AAUW, one of its goals is diversity and inclusion.” Also, she and the GWAB have studied gender identity. “It will be my goal to make sure that our members - because it’s been a study that we’re doing - that our members are aware of and are sensitive to the broad spectrum of gender identity.” “Those are two things, in addition to the other work that we do that, I’d like to see realized this year.” LaShell defines what she and the GWAB do in one word. “I think my word would be rewarding. This is an opportunity to use my leadership skills, and to learn. I consider it very rewarding.” For more information about the Greater Wayne Area Branch of the AAUW, visit www.greaterwaynearea-nj. aauw.net.

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Wayne Man Adds Author to Resume with Don’t Thank the Messenger

by Henry M. Holden on’t Thank the Messenger is a story full of amazing coincidences, and paranormal events. The author calls it, “A true telling of divine communications and supernatural encounters.” The “veil” is a term used to describe the unseen divide between this life and the next. The author believes his connection to the afterlife is the result of being born on the other side of that veil. His is a true telling of divine communications and supernatural encounters. Since early childhood, Wayne’s JJ Jorgensen has experienced paranormal phenomena, including divine interventions and terrifying entities. Among his experiences were three visits to the afterlife - the place where loved ones greet us, and a message is shared. The book covers his childhood to the present and has a large and diverse variety of supernatural, paranormal, angelic, and divine experiences. “Some were terribly frightening not only for me but with people who were with me,” said Jorgensen. “I’ve also had experiences that were literally miraculous, amazing, and wonderful.” “While sharing the anecdotes of my life over these years, several people asked me

to write a book. So, I did. Don’t Thank the Messenger is based on all the things that happened in my life that were supernatural or divine in nature. God has blessed me with much in this life. That is a message I am happy to share.” A fundamental lesson in this book that the author shared was that there is a spiritual connection present in each one of us, if we just open our hearts and listen. It is also axiomatic that Faith without Doubt is something we must work on daily and throughout our lives. But that is easier said than done. It takes ritual daily practice and a toughness you must find within yourself, with God’s Help, of course. “This book taught me that I’m never really on my own when making big decisions in my life,” said Jorgensen. “If I felt alone in the past, it’s because I was doubting myself. But there is no reason to doubt if you have Faith. You are not alone in making big decisions if you are willing to ask for help. That means asking God for answers to your life’s questions.” “I was impressed with the positive feedback I got from the reviews,” said Jorgensen. “I always felt I was just the messenger. I am there to deliver a message. And if it is God’s, I will deliver it. Sometimes there are other spirits that need help. They

cry out to us for whatever reason. I believe God gave me the ability to help them. The reason I think that it is God’s will is because I always felt that I was just a messenger. I think I can tell when it is God’s will because I know when something is right. If you feel in your soul, if you feel in your heart, and if you feel in your mind, the balance feels like this is the right thing to do. I believe in and trust in God the Father, God the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Mother to guide me,” Jorgensen says.

“The Blessed Mother plays a big part of my life. I have tremendous love and adoration for her, and she has been kind to me personally.” The author covers this in more detail in his book. Jorgensen hopes everyone will read his book. During the lock-down, it enabled him to focus on things he had been neglecting for too long. “I needed this time to calm my mind and purge the useless things I was preoccupied with,” he said. Don’t Thank the Messenger is available for purchase on Amazon.

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Roxbury Author Offers Intimate Look at Grant and His Tomb

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

Grant’s Tomb,” says the author of Scaturro, at the time a student at Columbia, which is blocks from the general’s resting place where the young man volunteered and ultimately wrote the mayor, governor and president a 325page report about all the horrors that occurred there. From the mid-60s until it was restored in the mid-90s by the National Park Service, Grant’s Tomb was a seriously dangerous — and constantly vandalized, crime-ridden location. There were congressional efforts to move the tomb, the family wanted to but it was amazing what that patriotic citizen pulled off. It took 12 years to build, and once the tomb was completed in 1897 it was the number one tourist attraction in New York City. More people went there than the Statue of Liberty. It’s now a distant public memory except for the Groucho Marx joke, ‘Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb?’ “Anyone who has been to Grant’s Tomb you know it’s uptown on the outskirts of Harlem, in the Morningside Heights area,” Picone says. “The fact that so many people made the journey and went there (makes it) even more impressive.” As president, Grant was an effective civil rights executive who created the Justice Department. “There were definitely scandals in Grant’s presidency; he trusted too much in people who didn’t warrant that trust, who had betrayed that trust,” says Picone. “What he did during Reconstruction was a noble effort. The KKK started to form and use violence and intimidation to suppress the continued on page 8

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Passaic County CASA Support for Vulnerable Children Knows No Bounds

By Jillian Risberg hey are everyday people fighting for abused and neglected children in the foster care system who might otherwise not have anyone speaking up for them. Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are a special breed of people, with empathy at their core. “Our advocates are the best. The time, dedication, love, tenacity they show all the time is astounding. They don’t get paid and the work they do — to (call) it substantial is an understatement,” Courtney Como, donor and community relations director says giving of themselves in that way is truly extraordinary. They hail from across the community, not just Passaic County and have the interest and devotion because this isn’t a typical volunteer experience. “We ask our volunteers to commit to a screening process: background check, finger-printed, interview process and when all that is approved, a 36-week training program with our team,” says Como, adding that CASA are ultimately assigned a staff supervisor so they can stay on track with cases. A child’s case goes before the family court judge every three months, with advocates documenting the process. “We do everything we can to understand where they’re at and what they need to be successful,” she says of the children, then represent their needs in court so they can move forward with their case. “Whether it be reunification with their biological family, placement with a relative or even adoption in their foster home,” Como says. “Our advocates are our lifeblood. Our mission is to recruit, screen, train, empower volunteers,” she says. So every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home

and the chance to thrive. “As soon as a child enters care (from birth to 21-years-old), a CASA volunteer is assigned to that child; they are the eyes and ears for the judge,” says Como, adding that they are driven by the belief that every child deserves a good life. Communicating that to the children with action is the most important thing they can do. “We show up, visit our kids at least once a month; often as life plays out it becomes more than that. So kids look forward to and hopeful about connecting with their CASAs,” says Como. And the CASA get to know everything they possibly can about the child/children in the case, including their medical and educational well-being, socially, emotionally, their biological family and foster family. The national organization with more than 900 affiliate offices across the country has been standing up for children since 1977, when Seattle family court judge David Soukup had insufficient information to make a life-changing decision for an abused three-year-old girl and devised the idea of trained volunteers speaking on their behalf in the courtroom. Como says they currently have 130+ volunteers serving as advocates. Last fiscal year they served close to 300 children and there are probably 400 children in the foster care system in the county across that age range. “There are times a child is old enough to decline an advocate, doesn’t want an advocate, their case opens and closes fairly quickly,” she says. “There are occasions where a CASA is not assigned but the vast majority have a CASA.” According to Como, there’s a nice connection that can be made between a strong, male figure and some of the kids. “We could always use more male advocates and bilingual advocates (Spanish speaking/ continued on page 7

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Passaic County CASA... continued from page 6 English and Spanish) because so many of our kids and families are from Spanish speaking communities,” she says. In Passaic County, social workers with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency have multiple cases they’re managing. Even the legal representation has multiple cases. CASA works one-on-one. “The kids know there’s this one person they can rely on and the goal of CASA is to ensure the advocates stick with these kids from the time they enter care until they move to their permanent space, whatever

that might be,” Como says. That’s typically 18-24 months and a 15-hour per month commitment to be a volunteer. “There is no one formula for who that person is, where that person comes from,” says Como. “We are looking for diversity in our volunteers because they need to reflect our children.” Some children achieve permanency within a few months; others are in the system for years. The relationship between the child and the CASA volunteer is a special one.

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While there may be mentorship involved, according to Como — the more important relationship is one of trust and security in knowing, from the child’s perspective, when they’re old enough — that this person has their back. “CASA advocates are not paid to do this job,” she says. “They aren’t reporting to any bigger system or agency; they’re there simply because they want to be. And for some children, that means quite a lot.” There are some advocates, after a child’s case is closed (maybe a youngster in the foster care system winds up being adopted by their foster home/resource family). “It’s quite possible the CASA will stay connected (and close) to the child, depending on how close they got and how long they were on that case,” says Como. “Maybe it’s not once a month but it’s birthday cards and phone calls now and then and a visit once in a while.” She says in other cases the process of having a child removed, working on getting that child back if you’re a family unit — and when you do, the associated happiness or motivation may change. Sometimes the family doesn’t want to keep tabs or maintain a hold on the system. “So the connection to the CASA is less important to them in that way,” says Como.

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“The family unit is back together and maybe there’s less of a connection. It really is based on the situation, the kid, the family, where they’re going, where they’re coming from.” CASA is a non-profit, so while they are a mandate of the court system; all this is made possible with a combination of grants (federal/state/county/government) through family and corporate foundations, and individual donors. Doing this work everyday is unreal for Como. “It’s a privilege; we live in a world where this is a need,” she says she wishes it wasn’t. “So if there are kids and families that could benefit from this service, then I’m grateful to have the opportunity to provide it,” she says. But they need help. Less than three percent of kids with a CASA reenter the system, according to Como. She says that’s a cost savings to taxpayers. These children are more likely to graduate high school/find a living wage job, and be contributing members of their community. “This is the county where we live, this should matter to us. These children should matter; these children do matter,” she says. “A donation to Passaic County CASA is a donation in support of their future.” To learn more, visit www.passaiccountycasa.org.

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Grant and His Tomb...

continued from page 4 free slaves who were trying to exercise their civil and voting rights.” Grant sent the military down south, thousands were arrested and the KKK was decimated. “It didn’t rise again until the early 1900s,” the author says Grant’s reputation is being re-evaluated as a Civil War hero (150th anniversary since the Union’s victory) — but also as a president. Picone says Reconstruction is a huge part of Grant’s legacy. “He ran on a platform advocating for native American rights; was a great statesman and probably the first president to use international courts to solve a Civil War issue with England over the sinking of a ship, the Alabama that was potentially going to fester into another war with England,” says the author. It was seen as a revolutionary move that predated the United Nations by 70 years. Grant had this interesting trajectory of his reputation and Picone parallels it to the tomb because when Grant died and towards the last years of his life, even 20 years later, he became perhaps the most popular man in America, even the world.

“Beloved by both the North and south; in the generation after the Civil War when the country was still greatly divided,” the author says. “Grant, as a person and Grant’s Tomb became an important site for reconciliation and reunification.” With the country so divided over systemic racism during the past year Grant as a unifying figure couldn’t be more timely. “It probably became the only site in America where you’d have Confederates, unions go to pay their respects, white Americans, African Americans, Democrats and Republicans, men and women,” says the author. “He could appeal to all factions of the country. There was nobody else like Grant and no other site like Grant’s Tomb in that regard.” He was put on a pedestal alongside Washington and Lincoln, as among the men who saved America, according to Picone. “His reputation was sky high the generation after he died,” the author says. “But with the rise of the Confederate Lost Cause mythology that brought these Confederate monuments to the narrative (in the early 1900s); the ‘Birth of a Nation’ movie which drove a lot, Grant’s reputation started to crater and Robert E. Lee’s skyrocketed.”

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

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f you have recently started or expanded a houseplant collection, congratulations! You’ve improved your indoor air quality and have added life and vibrancy to your home. At the same time however, your indoor garden may be attracting bugs that can harm your precious plants and annoy you. Unfortunately, not everyone notices an infestation right away. The average household, for example, won’t recognize a fly problem until they’re five flies deep, but even one fly can lead to a larger problem. Follow these three tips to protect your houseplants -- and household -- from bugs: 1. Water plants carefully: Standing water creates a breeding ground for flying insects such as fungus gnats, which are very small and usually appear in swarms. Because these insects grow in moist soil and their larvae feed on plant roots, you can manage such infestations by reducing the amount of water you give your plants and by improving soil drainage. 2. Take action fast: Did you know that

in just one week, flying insects can lay eggs that hatch and mature into more adults ready to breed? For this reason, it’s important to be vigilant and take action at the first sign of a bug problem. 3. Don’t let your guard down: Defend against fruit flies, gnats and flies 24/7 with a Zevo Flying Insect Trap. Just plug the trap into a regular outlet near your houseplants and wherever flying insects enter your home or gather. Rather than chemical insecticides, the traps use multi-spectrum light technology to lure flying bugs to their doom in a discreet glue sheet cartridge. When the cartridge is full, just replace it and toss the used one without ever having to touch a dead bug. To learn more, visit zevoinsect.com. Taking proper care of plants goes beyond watering them and giving them the right amount of sunlight. It also means safeguarding them from pests. The good news is that by making just a few tweaks, you can offer plants round-the-clock protection from insects. (StatePoint)

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Moms Need Timeouts, Too

hile time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up and go, alone time may sound like paradise to busy mothers. It can be helpful for parents to schedule daily timeouts, though breaks a few times per week can do the trick as well. Timeouts can benefit moms who need a break during or after a long day. Such breaks can be restful and reenergizing. Any woman can benefit from a timeout, but working mothers juggling careers and home life may be especially in need of scheduled breaks. Women who want to incorporate more breaks into their daily routines should know that it’s possible to do so, even on the most hectic days. • You don’t need much time. A break doesn’t need to be extensive to be effective. Schedule around 30 minutes for the timeout. That’s just enough time to watch a sitcom, read a chapter in a book or enjoy a nice, steamy bath. • Choose a kid-free time of day. If

possible, select a timeout period when the kids are away from home or you can be guaranteed some alone time. If this is not possible, make an arrangement with your spouse to look after the kids while you get some alone time. • Find an enjoyable activity. Select an activity for the timeout that you may not have the opportunity to enjoy when other people or tasks require your attention. Listening to music, taking an exercise class, writing in a journal, engaging in artwork or other crafts, or reading a book make for great timeout activities. A timeout is not the time to catch up on chores. • Treat yourself on occasion. Build an extra treat into the time-out, such as a bite of a favorite dessert or purchasing a clothing accessory or a luxurious body butter. This can make the timeout even more enjoyable. Timeouts can be utilized by women who feel they need opportunities to unwind and put themselves first for a short time.

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ith summertime activities in full swing, tax planning is probably not on the top of your to-do list. But putting it off creates a problem at the end of the year when there’s little time for changes to take effect. If you take the time to plan now, you’ll have six months for your actions to make a difference on your 2019 tax return. Here are some ideas to get you started. Know your upcoming tax breaks. Pull out your 2018 tax return and take a look at your income, deductions and credits. Ask yourself whether all these breaks will be available again this year. For example:Any changes to your tax situation will make planning now much more important. Are you expecting more income that will bump you

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to a higher tax rate? Will increased income cause a benefit to phase out? Will any of your children outgrow a tax credit? Make tax-wise investment decisions. Have some loser stocks you were hoping would rebound? If the prospects for revival aren’t great, and you’ve owned them for less than one year (short-term), selling them now before they change to long-term stocks can offset up to $3,000 in ordinary income this year. Conversely, appreciated stocks held longer than one year may be candidates for potential charitable contributions or possible choices to optimize your taxes with proper planning. Adjust your retirement plan contributions. Are you still making contributions based on last year’s limits?

Maximum savings amounts increase for retirement plans in 2019. You can contribute up to $13,000 to a SIMPLE IRA, up to $19,000 to a 401(k) and up to $6,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA. Remember to add catch-up contributions if you’ll be 50 by the end of December! Plan for upcoming college expenses. With the school year around the cor-

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Add 529 college savings plans, and you quickly realize an educational tax strategy is best established early in the year. Add some business to your summer vacation. If you own a business, you might be able to deduct some of your travel expenses as a business expense. To qualify, the primary reason for your trip must be business-related. Keep detailed records of where and when you work, plus get receipts for all ordinary and necessary expenses! Great tax planning is a year-round process, but it’s especially effective at midyear. Making time now not only helps reduce your taxes, it puts you in control of your entire financial situation. Robert P. Sokoloff and Associates, PC, is a year

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I Remember Dad:

Remembrances of the God and Country Award

A photo of my dad (right hand side) and Reverend Fred Herwaldt. This picture was taken in the early Summer of 1995, after the annual God and Country Award Ceremony. The scouts were always presented their well-earned God and Country Award, during a church service at the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park.

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By Richard Mabey Jr. uthor’s Note: My dad and the late Reverend Fred Herwaldt, of the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park, worked together as a team, to provide a wholesome, educational, quality year-long program for Boy Scouts to earn the God and Country Award. Most people think that when my dad stepped down from his 28-year service as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170 in 1994, that he had totally retired from volunteer service in scouting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Dad was 66 years old when he retired as Scoutmaster of good old Troop 170. He had already had a heart attack. It was becoming more and more difficult for him to put a full pack on his back and lead the boys on a hike on the Appalachian Trail. It became more and more difficult for him to camp out. But my father wasn’t about to give up on his ministry to serve others. My dad firmly believed that it was better to shape a boy to become a moral gentleman than to rehabilitate a wayward man. And thus, in 1994 my dad began serving as an Advisor for the Boy Scouts of America’s Protestant religious award, God and Country, through the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park. Dad worked closely with the late Reverend Fred Herwaldt, in leading the year-long classes in order for the scouts to earn the God and Country Award. Dad served as an Advisor for the God and Country Award from 1994 till 2000. During this time, Dad touched the hearts and minds of many boys, guiding them to follow the golden light of truth, to follow a moral compass, and to love the Lord. The God and Country Award is a combination of scholastic

study of the Holy Bible interweaved with very practical ways for a boy to apply the teachings of the Bible to serve his family, church, and community. I often reflect on how many boys’ lives my father touched through his 36-year service as a volunteer Scout Leader. For Dad had served two years as Committeeman in Troop 170, from 1964 to 1966. He served 28 years as Scoutmaster of Troop 170, from 1966 to 1994. And, Dad served six years as an Advisor for the God and Country Award. At the end of the year-long classes, Dad and Reverend Herwarldt would lead the boys on a day-long hike on the Appalachian Trail, starting at High Point, New Jersey and ending in eastern Pennsylvania. I had the high honor to also lead the scouts on this adventurous hike, each year. One of the highlights, of this annual sojourn, was that we would all stop along the trail and cook lunch. After lunch, Dad and Reverend Herwaldt would lead the scouts in an informal church service beneath the oaks, the maples, and the evergreens. The boys would sit on logs and rocks, just a few yards off from the trail. It was such always such a meaningful and heart-moving little time. Both, Dad and Reverend Herwaldt, have since passed away. I miss them both, all so very much. Few people know of the many hours that these two gentlemen put into having a very successful God and Country Award program. For all their selfless hard work, I am so very grateful. For truly, they touched the lives of so very many boys. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail. com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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Comfort Food Consumption on the Rise

s families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining grain food consumption has been reversed. A national study by the Grain Food Foundation suggests that the turnaround is more than a one-time sales blip due to pantry loading. In reality, consumers count bread among their top comfort foods. The study revealed one-third of Americans named pasta and bread as foods that are comforting during a stressful time. In addition to the comforting flavor, this trend provides valuable nutritional benefits. As a part of many healthy eating plans, bread and pasta are nutritionist approved and provide nutrients needed for healthy aging such as B vitamins, magnesium, selenium, iron, folate and fiber. “For years, we’ve been telling consumers that grain foods are the foods we love that love us back,” said Christine Cochran, executive director of the Grain Foods Foundation. “The stress has given us permission to enjoy bread and pasta again, but unlike most comfort foods, consumers recognize that grains have nutritional value.” The highest-ranking comfort foods were ice cream; baked goods like cakes, cookies and pastries; salty snacks; candy; and fast food. However, when asked to identify comfort foods with nutritional advantages, consumers identi-

fied bread and pasta as the top two. “We can all rest assured that there is enough supply of grain food products in this country,” Cochran said. “Shoppers may be experiencing some sporadic unavailability of certain high-demand items. However, manufacturers are working closely with retailers to make sure that out-ofstocks are short lived. Consumers will be able to buy their favorite grain-food products and eat them, too.” To learn more about the role of grain foods in a healthful diet, visit GrainFoodsFoundation.org. Rotini with Sausage and Mushrooms Recipe courtesy of Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation Prep time: 18 minutes Servings: 8 1 box (13 1/4 ounces) whole-grain rotini 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced 1 cup leeks, thinly sliced 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup parsley chopped 6 leaves from tarragon sprigs, chopped 1 cup Romano cheese grated

Parmesan-Romano cheese (optional) Prepare rotini according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large bowl. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook sausage 2-3 minutes, or until well browned. Add leeks, onions and mushrooms; cook until tender. Add chicken stock and simmer 3-5 minutes, or until hot. Fold sausage mixture into continued on page 17

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7 Tips for Planning an Extended Vacation

f you’re making the most of this year’s vacation by planning an extra-long trip, you’re not alone. Whether it’s extra vacation days that accumulated due to pandemic restrictions or pent-up desire for a change of scenery (or both), travelers are planning longer getaways. In fact, Vrbo data indicates travelers are 34% more likely to book a stay of at least seven nights and 31% less likely to book a three-night stay this summer. “After a year of storing away vacation days, this summer is quickly shaping up to be the season of PTO for many employees,” said Melanie Fish, Vrbo’s travel expert. If you’re considering an extended getaway, consider these tips help ensure your trip meets your expectations. Adjust your budget to accommodate the needs of a longer trip. A longer getaway obviously means more days of lodging and Photo courtesy of Getty Images more meals away from home, but don’t forget to account for other costs that come with an extended vacation like more days of parking at the airport and more entertainment expenses as a result of those extra days you’ll get to fill with fun. Choose a destination where you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy over an extended period. Popular options this season on Vrbo include Outer Banks, North Carolina; Oak Island and Southport, North Carolina; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island, Delaware; and Jersey Shore, New Jersey. All of these coastal destinations offer a mix of entertainment and relaxation for a chance to truly refresh and recharge.

Create an itinerary, even if it’s loosely outlined, so you can make the best use of your vacation days. Keep an eye on the weather as you plan which days to spend on the beach or at the pool and when it might be better to see some sights indoors. Try to build in activities that appeal to each member of your travel party and aim for a balance between adventure and relaxation. Look for extended-stay amenities that offer convenience for your trip. When you’re away for a longer period of time, look for amenities that make your time more comfortable, like kitchens where you can prepare some of your meals. Shop for discounts to make a longer stay more affordable. For example, some Vrbo hosts offer discounts for new listings as well as week- or month-long stays. Travelers can use filters to find these discounted properties when searching for a place to stay. Avoid overpacking for an extended getaway. You may be tempted to pack extra clothes and other belongings, but that can weigh you down. Instead, choose outfits you can mix and match, and look for accommodations with laundry facilities so you can wash and re-wear clothing. Make arrangements to ensure your home life is in order. Being away for an extended period may mean a little extra work to maintain things back home. For example, you may need to arrange for someone to water your plants, take care of your pets, check your mail and receive deliveries. Start planning your extended getaway at Vrbo.com. (Family Features)

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pgrades happen for all kinds of reasons, but one of the most common purposes of a home renovation is to make essential spaces like kitchens and bathrooms more modern. Modernizing your spaces isn’t just about the aesthetic, although that is a major advantage, especially when it comes to resale value. Updating your kitchen and bath is also an opportunity to introduce new technology and enhancements that improve the function of these high-traffic rooms. Modern styles simplify everyday living and can make contemporary entertaining more enjoyable. The sleek lines of modern design lend themselves to a clean look, which is supported by hidden features that make organization easier. Smart Technology Although the idea of a connected home isn’t new, technology is steadily improving. This means smart features are now often more affordable, easily integrated into the rest of your home and available to help manage a wider range of household items. In the kitchen, you can add smart technology in numerous ways, from appliances and climate control to lighting

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An Eerie, Haunting August Story

By Richard Mabey Jr. ack in the far etched memories of the deepest caverns of heart and mind lies another time, another place. For myself and my endearing neighborhood friends, a most deep and powerful truth was granted unto us, at such an early time in life. For it was in late August of 1967, that the good Lord showed me all I had to be thankful for, all I had to be utmost grateful for. It was an endearing spiritual lesson, unfolded before my very eyes, that to this very day, still looms a most eerie and haunting quality in the deepest chords of my very heart. To say that we were all neighborhood friends, does not quite define it. For the four of us were more like brothers. For in truth, we shared a spiritual closeness that even most brothers are not quite acquainted with. It was the romantic era, the days of innocence, the summer of all for one and one for all. We would play baseball in the old back field, at the end of Mabey Lane, for hours and hours. We rode our bicycles down Main Street, for the mile-long ride, just to buy a bottle of Dad’s Root Beer and a Snickers bar at

Moe’s Sweet Shop. We camped out in each other’s backyards. We explored Hook Mountain, just south of Route 202. We fell in love with the same neighborhood girls. We walked the wooded path to the old Morris Canal. We cut the palms of our hands and pressed them together to become blood brothers of the wind, the earth, the moon and the sun. But it was in late August of 1967, that a sacred moment of truth came to us all, from which our lives would never quite be the same. My cousin Edward, lived right next to me in the carriage house along Mabey Lane. Sadly, it no longer remains. George Yost lived right across the street from me, along historic Route 202. And, Joey lived to the left-hand side of George. We were all relatively close in age, we were all filled with a love for life, a sense of adventure, and our hearts were filled with all of the longing, desire, and exhilaration to experience all that life could grant us. And now it was late August, the magical time of Summer would soon fade from us, and we would have to face the drudgery of classrooms, teachers, white chalk on blackboards, homework, and the bullies of

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Haunting... continued from page 22 handshake of the core four. We were always kind and cordial to the rest of the neighborhood boys, but we instinctively knew that the brotherhood of the core four, could be watered down by being extended out to too many others. We knew very little about Jose. None of us knew him from school. Jose carried with him, a certain mystical, mysterious quality that for the most part, remained unspoken. When we played baseball at the backfield at the end of Mabey Lane, Jose would come running from the path in the northern woods and just join in with us. Jose never had his own baseball glove, so he would borrow one of ours, when it was our team’s turn to be at bat. Jose spoke broken English. He taught us some words in Spanish. We all assumed that he lived in Towaco, across the canal, across the railroad tracks. We all figured that he lived in the apartments that once abounded at the end of Bellows Lane. There was a certain unspoken rule of kiddom of the 1960’s that you just didn’t ask a fellow kid, a thousand and one questions. It came upon us in the early morning of late August 1967. Jose told us that his mom was cooking chicken enchiladas for lunch. Jose told us that he had told his mom all about his wonderful friends, who lived in Lincoln Park. Jose always referred to us as his “friends who lived in Lincoln Park.” It’s the main reason that we assumed that he lived in the apartments at the end of Bellows Lane. At

any rate, Jose told us that his mom had invited us all to have lunch with him and his mom. We were all elated. None of us had ever had enchiladas before. In fact, we had no idea what they were! So, without further ado that morning, we chose up sides for yet another baseball game. We played ball until the town whistle blew, announcing that high noon had arrived. And, then Jose, led us down the wooded path to the old Morris Canal. When we reached the canal, Jose led us to make a left along the canal path, heading west, to the border of Towaco and Lincoln Park. There in the midst of the woods along the canal, just to the west of the remains of Incline Plane Ten East, was the sighting that would change our lives. Jose led us to a village of sorts. This forested village was a clearing filled with tents and make-shift wooden shacks. Despite all of our adventurous sojourns to the old Morris Canal, we had never walked this far to the west. Most of the time we walk the path to the easterly direction to end up on Beaverbrook Road. Jose led us to his wooden shack. It was a small, woodframed home, that seemed to have been built in less than a day. Outside, Jose’s mom was cooking the chicken for the enchiladas in a big, black, cast-iron skillet above an open flame. The heavy skillet rested upon four cinder blocks, all strategically placed to balance the big skillet. There were old folding chairs abounding in the area. Two old card tables served as the dining room table. Jose’s

mother spoke little English. But enough so that we could understand her. And, when we could not grasp what she was saying, Jose would be her interpreter. The four of us sat at the two chipped and worn card tables, with Jose and his mom. Jose and his mom explained that Jose’s dad was a migrant farm worker, working at one of the local farms. After lunch, we all most properly thanked Jose’s mother for making lunch for us. Then Jose explained that he had to help his mom clean up, but that he would be up to play ball with us later on. We all left the little encampment. We then walked the easterly canal path to the point where we would head up through the forest path, to our open field. We all said very little, as we walked the forest path. The sorrow in our hearts, loomed like the haunting aura of clouds passing by a full moon. We were never to be the same again. We all held an unspoken tide of compassion for Jose, from that time on. In September of 1967, I started my freshman year at Boonton High School. Eddie, Joey, and George were all soon to complete their days of attending middle school. We never formally said goodbye to Jose. He just seemed to fade from our lives, before the first snowfall came upon us that winter. None of us were ever to see Jose again. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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By: Steve Sears azmine Fenlator-Victorian remembers the life-altering discussion between she and her Rider University Track & Field coach, Rob Pasquariello. “Coach ‘P’ brought up bobsledding to me my senior year at Rider, and it felt so random. I actually thought he was pranking me, because he knew of my Jamaican heritage and of course the movie, “Cool Runnings.” Little did I know he believed in my athletic abilities and Olympic hopes so much, he submitted my athletic resume to Team USA Bobsled on my behalf. I will never forget those initial conversations and how he supported me and still does.” “The impact Coach ‘P’ has had in my life is priceless and ultimately changed the trajectory to be who and what I am today.” And Fenlator-Victorian, who will be 36 on August 29, is not done with Bobsledding. “Currently I am still in

training as a 2022 Winter Olympic hopeful. I am working on qualifying for my 3rd Olympics.” She also started her own business in 2021, working as a Social Media & Brand Strategist, as well as a Business Coach and Mentor. Fenlator-Victorian says growing up in Wayne was interesting. “Although my parents worked extremely hard, we were not well off. They made it feel like we had everything though and made my sister and I, even friends and family who visited, feel so comfortable, well fed, and taken care of.” Her dad is Cosman Fenlator, a Jamaican born immigrant to the United States and now a dual citizen, and her mom, Susan Fenlator, a 2nd generation born in this country with an Eastern European/Baltic heritage. “My parents loved hanging out in our yard and created a beautiful garden. Some of the neighborhood kids would ride their bikes by and ask my mom if they could have continued on page 25

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continued from page 24 some flowers to bring to their mom’s. I primarily grew being the only or one of 3 or 4 brown and black kids in my class, even in my schools. I am biracial and, despite how much my parents educated me and always provided positivity around my uniqueness and whole self, I did often grow up alone, misunderstood, confused, and out of place. Things can be difficult, especially as a big dreamer, when everyone around you doesn’t look like you and even questions who and what you yourself are.” FenlatorVictorian has one sister, who is 9 years younger. “I love being the older sister to help guide her through life, but also having someone that I get to be silly with. She makes me laugh all the time where my stomach cramps and I’m rolling around in tears. We have a blast together and have really bonded in our adult life.” When Fenlator-Victorian attended Wayne Valley High School, she initially chose to take part in that Student Dance Association and also joined Gymnastics. “That evolved into Mr. Bannat, my freshman year Physical Education teacher, mentioning to me to go out for the track team, along with some other friends’ support.” Fenlator-Victorian became a three-season sport varsity athlete: Gymnastics in the fall, Indoor Track & Field in the winter, and Outdoor Track & Field for the spring. “I believe the support of my Track & Field coaches - Mr. Flower, Mr. Bannat, Mr. Slater, and Mr. Oaky - is what helped really shape the beginning stages of my Olympic aspirations. Becoming serious, the discipline

needed, the foundational understanding that it is not just about showing up physically but also mentally, and how little things add up to big victories both personally and in career.” After desiring to attend a college on the west coast, she chose Rider University as her next stop – for a few very good reasons. In her junior and senior year in high school, her mom’s Lupus flared up, Mrs. Fenlator sick with a cold that ended up lasting months on end and even warranted 911 calls in the middle of the night. “I wanted to travel and (go) to school on the west coast, but I didn’t want to be so far away if something happened either, so I started focusing on schools that were recruiting me on the east coast. I primarily selected Rider University for the environment. As a young student athlete, the transition to college and adult life is already a whirlwind.” While on a tour, she met Pasquariello, whom she affectionately calls “Coach P.” “It felt familiar. The neighborhood the campus was in, the team and how open and excited they were, as well as the opportunities of education. I just felt comfortable in a new place of life I was headed, and Coach ‘P’ really listened and heard me as well.” Making the switch to Bobsledding from Track & Field had its ups and downs. “The sport itself can only be done in specific places around the world with a bobsled track,” Fenlator-Victorian says. “Learning the sport in that capacity, the equipment, and how the sport operations are is definitely a learning curve. As for the physical training,

that in itself was not as bad since I was already doing a lot of the work for Track & Field. As I learned more about the sport and worked with my coaches, I was able to optimize my training specifically for bobsled.” Initially a brakeman, Fenlator-Victorian then switched to the driver’s seat. She explains. “I started as a brakeman, as most do entering the sport. It is a great way to really learn and transition. Some people love the position and optimize their career in that roll. On USA Bobsled, they have a driving school at the end of the season to invite brakeman and even youth to drive bobsleds. At the end of the school as long as you are driving “safely” they would hold a little race for fun. I was part of this process and from the moment I jumped into the driver’s seat, I was hooked. I loved it. The mental challenges, the combination of physical and mental performance, the difference in seeing the speed and making those decisions was a RUSH!” Fenlator-Victorian has competed in two Olympic Games, representing both the United States (Sochi, Russia in 2014) and Jamaica (PyeongChang, South Korea, 2018). “This is so hard to put into words as both journeys to each were completely different and had its challenges,” she says of both experiences. “I feel so honored and privileged to have had the opportunities in my athletic career to do what I love, grow as an individual, make an impact, and use my platform for others to have a path and go beyond in their own way, too.” continued on page 26

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continued from page 25 For Fenlator-Victorian, she considers the move from Team USA to competing for Jamaica a return to her other home. “Being biracial and having an immigrant family,” she explains, “it is important to be educated about where you came from, what makes you and your family you. Jamaica has always been a huge part of me despite being born and primarily living in the United States. When I became part of the, team it just felt right, and I was embraced with open arms.” And Fenlator-Victorian, who has been married to her husband, Surf, for 6 years, says her biggest achievement is defying the odds: dancer to Track & Field, to the first 4-year college graduate and student athlete, to bobsledding, to entrepreneur and public speaker. She elaborates. “When I switched to represent Jamaica, I received an abundance of support, but there are two sides to a coin and that transition came with it’s hardships. To be able to qualify for the 2018 Olympics and open new doors for the black and brown community in winter sports, and specifically females, was huge and one of my lifetime achievements. The

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