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Through Education, Friendship, and Perseverance, Wayne Man Becomes Award Winning Filmmaker

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By Tazio Ruffilo any college students’ final year is spent scrambling to figure out how to graduate on time.

Tough courses they avoided during their first few years of school, research papers

on obscure theories, some programs might require a capstone project, especially in the creative arts, all that stuff is what typical college students who are close to graduation are doing.

Geoffrey Makowski, DePaul Catholic alumnus, born

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and raised in Wayne, did those things while earning his degree at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Unlike other college students, while working towards graduation he produced a feature length film with some of Hollywood’s well-known actors. And then he started a production company with his best friend and business partner, Michael Perrone.

Makowski was 23, Perrone still 19 years old when they made their first feature film EVOL. The film is a coming of age story about troubled seventeen-year-old, Jacob, played by Conor Donavan, who moves into New York City to undergo psychiatric treatment.

During Jacob’s summer in New York he learns several brutal lessons, especially about the realities of love.

EVOL is not what you might expect when you hear student production. It is a full-length feature with a substantial budget, but it didn’t start out that way.

“Ready to start production, we were down to zero dollars in the account. It was raining. I was sitting in my car. I was about to cry. I remember the day. It was my sister’s birthday. I called her sobbing. I told her that I think I’m in over my head and that I’m going to fail. The next day we raised another $150,000, and then a week later another $450,000.”

Makowski insists that many people could succeed at realizing their dreams if they are

honest with themselves and are willing to take a plunge into the unknown.

“When I went to school the first time around, I hated it. I was writing papers on microeconomics and interning at my father’s place. I had to dress a certain way, sitting at a desk, all that. I decided I didn’t want to do it. I want to go to art school.”

So, he bought a camera and enrolled at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) to study phocontinued on page 2

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he Wayne Health Department, in conjunction with the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is offering a FREE Vision Screening on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The screening will take place at the Wayne Health Department, 475 Valley Road, Wayne. This screening test for visual acuity and glaucoma. Children and adults are eligible. Pre-registration for the screening is required. To make an appointment, please call 973-694-1800 ext.

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According to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, “National researches say that 50% of all case of blindness or severe vision loss could have been prevented by early detection of disorders and the appropriate follow-up care.” This eye screening does not replace an eye doctor’s exam, but it can help identify people who are at greater risk for eye disease.

The Wayne Health Department and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired encourages you to register for this free screening to reveal any potential vision problems and to learn more about maintaining good eye health!

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continued from front page tography. The education was much different than finance school.

“Art school was everything you’d expect it to be. We’d meet for four hours and discuss our work. They taught us the basics, black and white photography, film. But it was also a lot of fun. Our teacher, on the last day, she bought us a bottle of Dom Perignon, for those of us that were old enough to drink.”

But nothing, he says, can prepare you for making that first film. Makowski says he would like to go back to SVA and teach one day. He wants to show students some of the things that do not get mentioned.

“How to file a claim, the business of renting equipment, how to do taxes, tax credits. They have the fundamental classes. But there is always something you encounter on a project that’s new.”

While in college at SVA, Makowski crossed paths with his eventual partner, director of Evol, Michael Perrone.

“I got to know Michael while doing concept photography for his project. Then he asked me if I’d be interested in doing a movie poster.”

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“By the grace of God, we were able to find money, shoot the thing in three weeks in the summer. It was the greatest month of our lives.”

Makowski is currently working with Perrone on their next film Kurt, starring Matthew Lawrence, a drama about some of the darker aspects of the photography industry.

Also, Makowski and Perrone’s production company, Sonder Pictures, is wrapping up a period piece called Churubusco, which will make the rounds at some of the industry’s prestigious festivals.

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Project Help’s Art Poster Contest Deadline Extended

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hat? It’s March?? How can that be? Wasn’t it just Thanksgiving???

That’s the feedback Project Help has gotten from art teachers across the state. Many teachers and art students want to participate in the organization’s annual Art Poster Contest, but time got away from them over the holiday season.

We don’t want to leave anyone out, so the deadline for the contest has been pushed forward to March 20.

Here’s what you need to know...

In 2019 the veteran’s aid group successfully launched its mobile closet, a repurposed school bus that brings clothing and other necessities to retired military individuals and families statewide.

Based on that milestone event Project Help has chosen its theme for the Third Annual Poster Contest. Art students are being asked to focus their creativity on the Project Help bus and how it will benefit veterans in need of assistance.

Last year hundreds of school children from throughout New Jersey submitted their handiwork. This year thousands are expected to participate.

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school - are eligible to share their artistry and creativity. Art teachers already have the contest details in hand so all that is needed are some innovative ideas and the sky is the limit imagination!

Individual teachers can also reach out to Project Help to sign up and young artists can participate independently if their schools aren’t entering the contest.

All artwork will need to be submitted by the new deadline March 20. Entries will be judged on design, originality and content.

Prizes will be awarded in four grade level groups.

The winners and their families will be invited to a dinner award ceremony.

Winning entries will be displayed on social media, the Project Help website and at events to support the mission of serving our veterans.

For entry forms or more information about the poster contest or Project Help go to www.projecthelp.us or email sandy@ mitchellclan.com. Project Help is a not for profit 501c3 charity that supports military veteran families and provides assistance in employment opportunities.

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The League of Women Voters of Wayne Township Turns 100

he League of Women Voters turned 100 on February 14, 2020. Our founders achieved the impossible by passing the 19th Amendment 100 years ago. Today, the League of Women Voters of Wayne Township honors their work by continuing to improve our democracy so every voter can play a role in shaping our country.

People in New Jersey will soon participate in the Census, and the next decade hinges on an accurate count. New Jersey receives almost $23 billion annually in federal funding for Medicare, infrastructure, and other programs. The Census is not just about distribution of massive funding, but also about the political power of our communities at the state and federal level.

Following the Census, states must redraw the lines of our voting districts to account for population changes. However, the redistricting process is often manipulated as New Jersey’s system allows two partisan teams to work behind closed doors, developing new maps for political gain. The public cannot access records or drafts of maps,

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and public hearings are not required.

Through our Fair Districts campaign, we are working to end gerrymandering and make our redistricting process transparent and independent. Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around.

On the 100th Anniversary of our founding, the League of Women Voters remains a strong, vital ally to voters. We are ready for the next 100 years of defending democracy and empowering voters. Join us at www. lwvnj.org as we work for a complete Census count, fair redistricting, and a healthy democracy.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to men and women of all ages. With over 750 affiliates across the county, the League is one of the nation’s most trusted organizations. To contact the Wayne League, call Libby Arlook at 973-694-0919.

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A VIEW FROM THE LEFT

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n the seven presidential elections since 1992, the Republican presidential nominee has won the popular vote exactly once. The lone GOP candidate to receive a majority of the national vote was George W. Bush in 2004. Bush’s election-day victory over Democrat John Kerry, who had, in most observers’ views, “won” the debates between the two, was explained by the respected Democratic pollster Peter Hart: “Voters preferred I Like over IQ.” One test of deciding between presidential nominees is, “Who would you rather have a beer with?” which is another way of asking which White House challenger the voter personally likes more than the other. In short, our ballot for president is the most “personal” vote we Americans cast. Almost always, we pick the candidate with whom we are more comfortable and, more significantly, the candidate whose judgment and character we think we could depend upon in a personal crisis.

As evidence of the weight of the “I like” factor in presidential voting, let’s look at recent contests: In 2012, Barack Obama, the winner, was rated 52% personally favorable by voters, while Mitt Romney’s scores were 47% favorable and 50% unfavorable. In 2008, Americans had a rare positive choice. In the last Gallup poll before election day, John McCain was given a favorable rating by 57% of Americans and was barely eclipsed by Barack Obama’s 61% favorable score. In 2004, winner George W. Bush was 53% favorable among voters on election day, while John Kerry’s numbers were at 47%-51%. In 1992 and 1996, voters liked Democrat Bill Clinton more than they liked both then-President George H. W. Bush and Sen. Bob Dole. Of course, the outlier election was 2016, when both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump received historically low favorability scores. About

Mark Shields 1 in 5 voters rated both candidates unfavorably but, when forced to choose between the two, voted for Trump with 3-2 odds.

But what about the 2020 Outsider who’s on our living rooms TVs at every timeout of every game, at every commercial break between weather reports, news coverage and even during the Super Bowl? Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, an authentic billionaire, is spending at a rate unprecedented in American politics. And it is paying off.

In most recent national polls, Bloomberg -- on the strength of his wall-to-wall media campaign -- has risen to double digits and as high as third place in some surveys.

We know that Michael Bloomberg has supported and spent generously to back candidates and initiatives that reflect his own priorities of gun control and climate change. In the eyes of some Democrats, Bloomberg’s political history -- his quarter-million-dollar gift to South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham; the more than $11 million the mayor donated in 2016 to Pennsylvania continued on page 6

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Tyranny of the Tamiflunatics

eware of clickbait character assassins masquerading as “journalists.”

This is a lesson America should have learned after the mass media defamation of the Covington Catholic schoolboys last year. Just a few weeks ago, innocent teenager Nick Sandmann won a multimillion-dollar settlement against CNN for leaping to conclusions and attempting to ruin his life in pursuit of a political agenda driven by confirmation bias. The Washington Post and NBC News face similar lawsuits for potential damages totaling more than a half-billion dollars.

False allegations have consequences.

And yet, here we are again.

In Colorado last week, a young family was hurled into a national firestorm created by a single, powerful NBC News vigilante with an ideological ax to grind.

“Investigative reporter” Brandy Zadrozny lit the fuse on Feb. 6 with a Twitter post announcing that a 4-year-old had died of the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 10,000 Americans (including nearly 70 children) have died of the flu this season. So what made this Colorado toddler’s tragic death newsworthy?

The NBC News journalist condemned the boy’s mom for having reached out to a Facebook health-centered parents’ group whose members recommended that she not give her child Tamiflu medicine that a pediatrician had prescribed.

Some commenters on the group had advised home remedies, including essential oils and vitamin C. Zadrozny linked to her incendiary hit piece on the mom and the “Stop Mandatory Vaccination” Facebook group, which was titled: “On Facebook, anti-vaxxers urged a mom not to give her son Tamiflu. He later died.”

The toxic inference is clear: “An-

Michelle Malkin ti-vaxxers” are guilty of spreading online “misinformation” that led the mom to withhold a purportedly life-saving modern medicine -- and Facebook is guilty for not stopping it.

Zadrozny is a self-anointed and self-appointed social media policewoman whose main focus is pressuring Facebook to shut down discussion groups she doesn’t like. She labels all vaccine skeptics as conspiracy theorists without refuting facts or responding to peer-reviewed journal citations and historical data. She uses her bully pulpit to harangue Facebook into censoring laypeople seeking alternatives to “mainstream” medicine.

Zadrozny quoted “experts” fretting about parents who discuss their objections to coercive mandates and missives of Big Pharma and Big Government. Her article sneered at “natural remedies.”

The magic words “anti-vaxx” triggered the Two Minutes Hate theater that sent “Tamiflu” trending on Twitter.

The nicer messages called for the boy’s grieving mom to be arrested and imprisoned. Many advocated that she continued on page 6

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Tyranny of the Tamiflunatics... continued from page 4 die, including one Twitter warrior who wrote that since “she’s an anti-vaxxer, lethal injection would be appropriate” and another who fumed that “she and everybody in that (Facebook) group should get the death penalty.” User Ann raged that the mother should “go to prison.”

User Hayden chimed in: “She clearly should be executed, as should the person who posted the nonsense on FB, as well as anyone who liked said nonsense, ALL EXECUTED!!”

Zadrozny’s inciting tweet now has nearly 40,000 retweets, 5,000 comments and 72,000 likes.

Lost in all of these crazed point-andsputter diatribes were some pertinent, pesky facts.

“Investigative reporter” Zadrozny never actually interviewed the parents, Geneva Montoya and Najee Jackson Sr., and relied solely on the Facebook postings and information from their GoFundMe page without independently discovering whether they

Will We Like Mike... continued from page 4 Republican Sen. Pat Toomey, whose narrow win secured Mitch McConnell as senate majority leader; and his endorsement of George W. Bush for reelection -- suggest his commitment to the Party in 2020 is more convenience than conviction.

But we do not know who Mike Bloomberg really is. Does he have a temper or a sense of humor? Can he laugh at himself? Would we want him as a neighbor? Can he personally ask the machinist in Dayton and her husband for their votes? Or is he a billionaire who, like so many people with money, is most comfortable surrounded by high-priced, professional bootlickers

who tell him how much smarter, more successful and more qualified he is to be president than anyone else?

Through his sophisticated and expensive TV and internet campaigns, we are learning what Mike Bloomberg wants us to know about him. What voters have yet to find out -- and will not know until he’s in the arena, mixing it up with the other Democrats and on the debate stage -- is whether we will like Mike.

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had changed course after Montoya had commented to the Facebook group. Nor did she independently verify whether the parents were “anti-vaxx” or what vaccines besides the controversial flu vaccine (whose effectiveness has been challenged worldwide by health officials) they had chosen to avoid. A local television station, however, did the reporting Zadrozny failed to do.

It turns out the entire family, except for 4-year-old Najee Jr., had been suffering from influenza B. A 10-month-old brother who had been running a high fever had been seen at my neighborhood Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs the afternoon before Najee Jr. fell ill. Montoya told Fox31 TV in Colorado Springs: “We called the doctors. We called the hospital. We gave them the medicine we were instructed to give.

We did everything.”

Those who have already prejudged the mom respond that she must be lying. What if she is telling the truth? And why hadn’t Zadrozny updated her story as of Feb. 11? I asked the online social media monitor that question publicly on Twitter, but she failed to respond by my deadline.

More to the point, it’s quackery to suggest that Tamiflu would have saved Najee Jr.’s life. The respected Cochrane researchers in Britain have concluded there is no

evidence the medicine reduces mortality or hospitalizations. In 2006, the FDA updated the Tamiflu label indicating that it could cause psychiatric problems. Japan banned Tamiflu for teenagers amid concerns about deleterious side effects.

Just days before Zadrozny crucified Najee Jr’s family, a Denver mom publicly warned that her 8-year-old daughter suffered hallucinations from Tamiflu. Earlier this week, a 16-year-old girl in Leesburg, Va. with the flu died of cardiac arrest. She had been prescribed Tamiflu. Another 16-yearold in Ohio died of the flu last month after suffering a stroke. She, too, had been prescribed Tamiflu.

Their cases didn’t make NBC News headlines, because they don’t fit the dissent-squelching narrative. Tamiflunatics, vaccine bullies and their media gatekeepers spread misinformation that destroys lives.

They are the true public health threats.

Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@protonmail. com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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This is a Public Scholars Program (PSP) funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, an independent non-profit organization and state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Wayne Public Library is holding a series of programs throughout the year 2020 which marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights today.

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Mortgage interest deductions have new loan amount limits. For new mortgages starting on or after Dec. 15, 2017, you can deduct interest on up to $750,000 of the loan (down from $1 million for mortgages initiated before Dec. 15, 2017). If your original mortgage is above the threshold, a calculation will be done to determine the deductible amount of interest. You can’t simply deduct the full amount of interest being reported on your Form 1098.

Proceeds not used to buy a home add complexity. Proceeds from home equity debt that are not used to build, buy or substantially improve a qualified home are no longer tax-deductible. This includes mortgage or home equity proceeds used to pay for college expenses, debit consolida-

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Mortgage points requires review of settlement statements. Points are paid as a way to obtain a lower interest rate. Generally, points are deductible in the year they are paid, but they have more restrictions than mortgage interest. Points paid to refinance an existing mortgage, for example, may need to be deducted over the life of the loan. If you bought or refinanced a home in 2018, a review of your mortgage settlement statement may be required to ensure proper tax treatment of the cost of your points.

Mortgage insurance premiums are not deductible. Congress did not extend the mortgage insurance premium deduction for 2018. If you pay mortgage insurance, don’t wait to file your taxes thinking Congress will change their minds.

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he strong bonds many people share with their pets can make the death of those pets, be it sudden or expected, difficult to handle. It’s not uncommon to be traumatized when a pet dies, and such grief may be influenced by the pet’s age at the time of its death, the circumstances surrounding that death and the nature of the relationship between the owner and pet.

Different pet owners deal with the death of a pet in different ways, but the following are some ways to cope with the loss of a companion animal.

Recognize that everyone feels differently.

Grief is expressed in many different ways.

What one person experiences may not be the norm for another. You may go through a variety of emotions, from anger at the circumstances and being left without your pet, to guilt if you believe there may have been something more you could have done to prolong the animal’s life. Mourn in your own way, and afford others the same oppor-

tunity.

Reach out to others. Grief often can turn a person inward, and your feelings may be bottled up. Talking about your emotions, whether it’s with a trusted friend or even a therapist, may help. Online message boards that cover grief and pet loss may provide the support you need. Leaning on others who have been in your shoes may help you recover more quickly.

Create mementos or a legacy for the pet.

Creating mementos may help children who are having their own difficulty dealing with pet loss. Work with your child to create a photo album or plant a tree to honor your pet.

Dealing with a pet that must be euthanized can be especially difficult. Pet owners can choose to be in the room during the procedure, and that decision should not be made lightly. If you think you can handle it and you want to be there to comfort your pet, then you might be more comfortable continued on page 11

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‘Watershed U’ Offered to High School Students June 22-26

igh school students considering majoring in environmental science, conservation or environmental education in college are invited to “Watershed University,” a new program offered this summer by Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA), the region’s watershed watchdog.

The one-week certificate program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, at the Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster.

The program is designed for students entering grades 9-12 who want to gain in-

sights in the environmental field, learn how to make impactful change and serve their communities. Each day includes a speaker, hands-on scientific exploration, and team building.

“Participants will learn from experts, examining environmental and social topics that affect local and global natural resource challenges,” said Lauren Theis, education director for Raritan Headwaters. “On-theground conservation projects will allow students to gain skills in scientific research, communication, and building connections within a group.”

Watershed University topics include:

Loss of a Pet... continued from page 10 being in the room. But being present when a pet is euthanized can be emotional, so give this decision serious consideration.

Once a pet has died, many owners debate whether or not to bring a new pet into their homes. Another animal around the house can fill the void created when your previous pet passed away, and some people adopt or buy a new pet before an old or sick pet passes away to make the transition as smooth as possible. A new pet should

only be brought into the home when you’re ready to build a new relationship.

Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community. The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-616-0400.

Watershed conservation Creating habitat for native wildlife Native plant identification Pond and stream study Climate issues Environmental justice GIS mapping Environmental policies Students will have the option to participate in additional experiences, such as organic gardening, visual art projects, kayaking, hiking and yoga. Students will also connect with RHA staff and partners to ex-

plore opportunities for advanced learning, community service, citizen science projects and internships.

The cost of the program is $200, which includes certificate of participation and a Raritan Headwaters hat and t-shirt. Needbased scholarships are available.

To apply online for Watershed University, go to https://www.raritanheadwaters. org/watershedu/. For more information, contact Lauren Theis at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org.

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September 14 –17; Baltimore, Md. Inner Harbor October 7 – 8 Several day trips have also been planned to High Point, NJ for the sounds of Eric Kerns June 9; A day in Rhinebeck, NY August 5; Atlantic City September 23; Hunterdon Hills Playhouse October 21. Reservations are currently being taken for all trips by calling Eleanor at 973-839-5023.

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For Some People, Every Day is a Day to Celebrate the Irish

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By Elsie Walker any people will say that St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone is Irish. Green is seen all around and the focus is on all things Irish.

For the Irish American Association of North West Jersey (IAANWJ), the focus every day is on all things Irish. Located in Rockaway on Richard Mine Road, the association’s mission is “to preserve the Irish culture and to create an awareness of the contributions the Irish have made, and continue to make, in building America,” said Jack Regan. A first generation American, Regan has been a member of the IAANWJ for over 20 years, a past president of it and currently is the Sergeant of Arms on its executive board. Recently, Regan, of West Milford, talked about the IAANWJ’s history, some of its events, and ways it preserves and passes on the Irish culture. Also, he shared that you don’t have to be Irish to join the association or to enjoy what it has to offer, which includes the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Morristown which is being held on March 14th.

“I love the club,” said Regan of the association.

The IAANWJ started in 1974 when a group of people of Irish heritage came to-

gether and realized how much they had in common and that they wanted to share and preserve their Irish heritage. They met elsewhere before buying a building for their clubhouse in 1977. Besides the events and classes it holds on site, the association is involved in two big events off-site, one right around the corner: the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Morristown.

Regan shared that in 1979, the club members decided to have a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Wharton. They continued to have it, but as years went on, it became so popular that it had to move to a bigger venue. In 1990, the IAANWJ got together with the Friendly Sons, who became co-sponsors of the parade, and Morristown was selected as the venue.

This year’s parade will be held on March 14th. (Preceding the parade, there will be a mass at The Church of The Assumption in Morristown.) The parade will begin at noon, with its starting point being the town hall.

Longtime IAANWJ member, Mary Waller, of Sparta, will be the Grand Marshall.

Another popular yearly event held by the association is a feis/festival the second Sunday in September. It starts with a mass.

Then, there are competitions in Irish step dance and music. There are Irish language

demonstrations and examples of Irish art.

Entertainment is provided by an Irish Band.

The association also has other events, which are held at its clubhouse. Among them are a Celli (dance) the fourth Sunday of the month at 3pm. There is also a barbeque Celli held during the summer.

A traditional Irish music session (with music played by all ages) is held monthly on

Saturdays at 8 pm. The second Saturday in December is the annual Christmastime Holley. People come together and share their talents, cheer on each other and have a good time.

The clubhouse is also the site of a monthly Irish book club. Recent books include Bridget of Kildare and The Brendan continued on page 14

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Join Passaic County CASA’s recently scheduled daytime volunteer advocacy training, which begins on Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. This condensed training turns participants into Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers for children in foster care in just three weeks.

Nearly 500 children in Passaic County spent time in foster care last year, and hundreds more were at risk of entering foster care.

“These kids need a voice and aren’t able to speak for themselves,” said Michelle Schaefer of West Milford, who has been a CASA volunteer for more than five years.

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Passaic County CASA’s daytime training will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Thursday,

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Additionally, Passaic County CASA will run an evening training in May. Both training sessions will be held at the Passaic County CASA office, located at 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite D2, in Wayne.

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Celebrate the Irish...

continued from page 12 Voyage. The latter tells how the Irish discovered America. (Brendan landed in Newfoundland, North America).

A Celtic knitting group meets once a month for all skill levels. They work on different stitches. A popular item made is baby blankets with a Celtic design in them.

In addition, the clubhouse is the site of a variety of classes in Irish culture. You don’t have to be a member to take them. Step dancing is taught for children. and adults can learn Irish set and Celli dancing. Celtic art workshops are led by the association’s resident artist, Patrick Gallagher. Students work on Celtic designs and use a variety of mediums, including clay and metal. There are music classes in Irish fiddle, the concertina, and the penny whistle (tin whistle).

The club also tries to keep the Irish language alive by having clubhouse signs in the language and using it during meetings, “so

it is not lost,” said Regan.

Regan shared that some benefits he’s found of the IAANWJ are that people get to know more about and appreciate their Irish heritage; there’s also the friendship of members, and the active lifestyle it creates.

It also gives a person a chance to express his/her Irish heritage.

However, Regan stressed that you don’t have to be Irish to join.

Yearly Membership fees are $25 for an individual, $15 for an individual over 65, $30 for a married couple, and $25 for a married couple over 65.

When asked to say a parting word, Regan said, “Beannachtai na Feile Padraig, agat!” That means “blessings of the Feast Of St Patrick to you!”

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The March kickoff is the first in a series of fundraisers for The Sculpture Trail.

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Wayne Robotics Team Builds Robots for Competitions All While Giving Back

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By Jerry Del Priore Droids is a 501c3 non-profit robotics team from Wayne, comprised of 15 hard working, intelligent preteens and teens, including a few females. The team ranges from grades seventh to 11th, all of whom work together to build a robot for competitions while making a difference in their community.

In addition to designing, programing, and building a robot to compete in local, regional, state and possibly the World Championships in the US, JDroids teaches people about technology, including robotics.

It’s part of the JDroids inspiring motto: Learn. Do. Share.

JDroids, who are celebrating their 10th year anniversary this year, and work out of Totowa, held a number of instructional events in 2019, including teaching residents at an assisted living facility, according to James Giotis, who serves as a mentor to the team.

Giotis said that the kids help students and adults alike to overcome their fears of technology, especially the elderly.

But, in turn, the assisted living residents taught them important life lessons. It was a win-win situation for all.

“Last year, we did over 100 events teaching people about technology,” said Giotis, whose son is a member of JDroids.

“The residents also taught them about their lives. It was rewarding for both sides. They (residents) were talking about it all day long, and they want us back.”

Giotis said members of JDroids are truly invested in the team, putting in 8-10 hours a week to build the competition robot on top of the regular schoolwork.

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botics competition at Detroit’s Ford Field. The event takes place from April 29th to May 2nd.

To keep the team operational, however, they have to conduct fundraisers and reach out to local sponsors to support their year-long program, which includes costs of competition admission fees and the robot, which can run about $5,000, per Giotis.

Giotis said that just building a robot, from soup to nuts, is only part of the equation. The JDroids team has to document everything that they do while constructing the functional automation.

“They have to build the robot, based on the year’s theme, on what it (specifically) needs to do. That includes writing computer code.” Giotis explained. Plus, “They have to document their outreach, from the beginning of the season to the day of the event. Their (log) book continues to grow as they document everything they do as a team -- development of

the robot, your methodology of the robot.”

Giotis said that the entire experience of JDroids has been a huge confidence builder for adolescents who otherwise don’t fit in elsewhere.

“Some are very shy, but this (JDroids) helps them break out of their shells, because they’re around people like them,” he noted.

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Wholesome Recipe... continued from page 20 1 lime, juice only 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese 1 avocado, diced 1 large tomato, diced 1 jalapeno, minced 1/2 cup Lindsay Black Ripe Medium Olives 1 lime, wedged Heat oven to 400 F. In microwave, cook one whole squash 3 minutes. Repeat with second squash. Cut each in half and scrape out seeds. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over each half and rub around until insides are coated. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper, to taste; place on parchment-lined baking sheet center down to lay flat. Bake 50 minutes.

Heat large saute pan over medium-high heat. Put 2 teaspoons oil in pan then chicken, 3/4 cup onion and garlic. Cook until chicken is cooked through.

Add tomatoes, cumin, chili powder and remaining salt; stir to combine. Bring mixture to boil and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes to reduce liquid, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Stir in sliced olives

and lime juice.

When squash is cooked, scrape insides with fork to release from edge then create nest. Put 1/4 of chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in each squash half.

Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Top with avocado, diced tomatoes, remaining onions, jalapeno, whole olives and lime wedges.

Baked Eggs Puttanesca Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 4-6 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 anchovy filets, chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can (35 ounces) chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons Lindsay Capers, drained 1/3 cup Lindsay Pitted Kalamata Olives, drained and halved salt, to taste pepper, to taste

1 1/2 cups chopped kale 6 eggs Heat oven to 400 F. In non-reactive saucepan over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 minutes.

Add garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste then add chopped tomatoes with juices, capers and olives.

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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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ruits, like raspberries, are unique in their ability to add both flavor and nutrition to breakfasts, snacks, desserts and beyond.

With a sweet-tart flavor and eye-catching color, red raspberries are the main ingredient in these Mini Razz Crush Tarts, perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon snack. Because 1 cup of the tasty fruit includes just 80 calories and contains 6 grams of fiber while providing 28% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, it’s a nutritious way to fill up.

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Mini Razz Crush Tarts Servings: 8 Red Raspberry Crush: 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen red raspberries Tarts: 1 1/2 cups Red Raspberry Crush 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (two 9-inch crusts) refrigerated pie crust Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar

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2-3 tablespoons reserved raspberry juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla sprinkles (optional) To make Red Raspberry Crush: Thaw raspberries on countertop at room temperature 30 minutes.

Using rolling pin, gently mash raspberries in sealed bag.

To make tarts: Heat oven to 425 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Place strainer over medium bowl; strain Red Raspberry Crush 10-15 minutes, allowing raspberry juice to fall into bowl. Reserve raspberry juice for glaze.

In medium bowl, combine drained Red Raspberry Crush and cornstarch; mix to combine.

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A Plant-Based, Dairy-Inspired Dish

ith the rise in popularity of plantbased diets and dishes, combining them with dairy products can create a superfood power couple. For example, the cheddar cheese found in these Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers helps optimize nutrient absorption from the rice, black beans, corn and tomatoes to create a nutritious and delicious appetizer or meal.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers 6 large sweet bell peppers 1/2 cup diced sweet onion 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans plain (drained and rinsed if using canned beans) 2 cups cooked brown rice 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a rimmed half sheet pan with non-stick aluminum foil.

Slice the tops off of the sweet bell peppers. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and white membranes from the insides of the peppers. Discard the pepper tops and seeds. Place the peppers onto the prepared half sheet pan; briefly set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the diced onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and brown rice until combined. Sprinkle the chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper over top before stirring to distribute the seasonings throughout. Fold 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese into the filling, reserving the remaining cheese for later.

Stuff the open cavities of the sweet bell peppers tightly with filling, mounding a bit of the filling over the top edge of the peppers. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese over top of the filling. Bake the stuffed peppers for 30 to 35 minutes or

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Add Beef for a Trendy Twist on Sushi

antalizing taste buds with the latest in trendy foods can be a fun way to bring the whole family to the table for meals together. Combining familiar flavors with a new preparation method, for example, is one way to add flair to dinners at home.

An innovative sushi-style concept, “beefshi” features convenient beef products like pastrami, roast beef, summer sausage, hot dogs, corned beef or bologna prepared in rolls with rice and vegetables. Because recipes like Reuben Roll and Taco Maki can be enjoyed individually as appetizers or grouped together for a full meal, these dishes can provide a variety of solutions from entertaining a crowd to simply feeding your family.

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Reuben Roll Recipe courtesy of the North American Meat Institute on behalf of the Beef Checkoff Yield: 2 rolls (16 pieces) Hand Vinegar: 1 cup water 1/4 cup rice vinegar

Rolls: 12 thin slices pastrami 3 cups sushi rice 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 2sheets nori 4 thin slices Swiss cheese, cut into slivers 1 1/4 cups sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and squeezed dry Russian dressing To make hand vinegar: In small bowl, stir water and rice vinegar.

To make rolls: Lay sushi mat on clean surface and cover with plastic wrap. Lay six slices pastrami on mat lengthwise. Moisten hands with hand vinegar and shake off excess. Spread 1 1/2 cups rice across pastrami, leaving 1 inch empty at farthest end. Sprinkle rice with caraway seeds. Turn nori over so rice side is down.

Cover half the pastrami crosswise with two slices cheese and half the sauerkraut.

Securing meat and cheese with fingers, use thumbs to push end of mat up and over filling until edge of nori meets rice on opposite side. Press firmly on roll.

Lift top of mat and roll firmly until tight and round. Squeeze gently to shape. Press ends in carefully to secure loose rice. Remove mat and set roll aside.

Repeat to make second roll.

Use thin, sharp knife to cut each roll into eight slices. Arrange on sushi platter and serve with Russian dressing.

Taco Maki Recipe courtesy of the North American Meat Institute on behalf of the Beef Checkoff Yield: 2 rolls (16 pieces) Hand Vinegar: 1 cup water 1/4 cup rice vinegar Maki: 2 sheets nori 4 cups sushi rice 4 ounces finely shredded spicy beef jerky 16 cilantro sprigs 1/2 cup slivered radishes 64 tortilla strips queso fresco crumbles pico de gallo To make hand vinegar: In small bowl, stir

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Lay 2 ounces jerky, 8 cilantro sprigs and 1/4 cup radishes crosswise along rice, covering half the surface closest to you.

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For Two Professors, It’s About Mentoring, Friendship, a 60-Million-Year-Old Fossil, and Educating

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By Steve Sears or William Paterson University Environmental Science professors, Martin Becker and Harry Maisch, there are many similarities.

Both attended Rutgers University with a deep interest in Paleontology. And, when Maisch was a student at the state institution, Becker’s work and study so impressed him that he emailed the latter, which resulted in a return email and invitation to visit.

The 53-year-old Becker then recommended his master’s degree course he had studied to the 30-year-old Maisch. The Morristown resident took the course, graduated, and in 2017 became an adjunct professor - right beside Becker.

Then there was one of many trips the two have taken, including one in 2018 to Arkansas, where Maisch unearthed a rare, 60 million-year-old stingray fossil.

What did he name it? Hypolophites beckeri.

Yes, he named it after his mentor. Quite the tribute.

Becker, who lives in Wayne, sees in Maisch a lot of himself when he was his age. “A lot of potential for a future in the

types of things that have made me interested in everything (fossils and rocks) you see in this room,” he says while looking around his lab.

In 2011, Maisch was a senior at Rutgers Newark, completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Environmental Science. Becker recalls receiving his email.

“Basically, I told Harry that this all sounds interesting, why don’t you stop by, show me what you’ve found, and tell me what you’ve been up to. Much to my surprise, he said, ‘Sure, I’ll be there.’ And then the knock came on the door,” says Becker, with a chuckle, “and here shows up this guy and he had all types of Riker mounts and kits of fossil shark teeth and fish teeth he had collected from all over New Jersey – primarily in some of my older field areas, one of the most premier places in New Jersey to collect fossil shark and fish teeth in Marlboro.

It’s a place called Big Brook.”

While at Rutgers himself, Becker often was in the field three times per week; sometimes solo, sometimes with a group.

He saw in Maisch the same exploration ethic. “That’s kind of our launching point, I continued on page 26

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Two Professors... continued from page 25 think” says Becker. “That rolled into Harry’s master’s degree at Brooklyn College with the same advisor (I had), Dr. John Chamberlain.”

For Maisch, Rutgers was a great school, the professors top notch, but he found no true Paleontologists on the faculty. Enter Becker. “I was trying to find somebody with similar research interests that I had at the time, and in my senior year I had some free time, and I wanted to get more involved in the research aspect of things, so that’s when I reached out to Marty. It was great to make the connection.”

Maisch made his discovery in February of 2018. He brought his specimens back to the university and investigated, separating the fossil types. Among his find were a set of teeth, stingray molars, and he compared them to other findings in scientific writings and journals, and by the fall of 2018 thought he had something different.

First, he challenged himself, pondering all he had discovered and written about prior, and then he visited collections in museums and did comparative study. After that, he compiled a manuscript for publication in the peer-reviewed Journal of Paleontology.

Three experts concurred that the find was

rare and new to science.

Becker explains how it’s possible a sea life fossil was now found in a current grassland. “What happens in the lake crustacea, in the age of the dinosaurs, is the Atlantic coastal plain, from New Jersey and all the way down across Georgia, and then west to Arkansas, was inundated by sea level rise.”

Becker himself had covered many states in the area and discovered a missing datapoint in Arkansas. The area they investigated, now a grassland, 60 million years ago was most likely under water – therefore the found fossil, a true gem, beneath gravel and dirt. “We liken ourselves to the ‘Raiders of the Lost Shark,’” he says with a laugh.

Two students took part in the trip, Clint Mautz and Christi Kline, both students coming to the experience of fieldwork with Maisch and Becker through a General Geology course. Student involvement, perhaps the most important element of any exploration for an educator, is a key thing to Becker.

He encourages forgetting about current topography, and instead trying to think of the area as it was 90 million years ago when an ocean moved through that portion of the United States. “It’s getting the first bite of the apple,” says Becker. “It’s life changing, in my opinion.”

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“The fieldwork trip to Arkansas was a great hands-on learning experience as an undergraduate student,” says Mautz, a May 2019 grad with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability. “We got to see, up close, the concepts we learned about in the classroom. Dr. Maisch was a great teacher and mentor on the trip. He trained us on what to look for before we went out to the site and helped us understand what we were finding. Once we discovered the fossil layer exposed in an area disturbed by highway construction, we became very excited.”

For Kline, who grew up in Arkansas and graduated in January 2019 as an English major, time spent with Becker and Maisch has altered her career path and served to ignite a passion for geology and paleontology. “What a surprise it was to learn that millions of years ago this area was home to sea creatures,” she says of her home state.

“It was an incredible experience to return to my birthplace with Dr. Maisch to collect specimens from this location. Who knew it would result in such an exciting find?” She now refers to Becker as “Dr. Beckeri.”

“The chances of finding a new species is really, really slim,” says Maisch, enlarging and viewing the stingray molars under

a microscopic lens while speaking. And his naming the fossil after Becker? “He’s been very supportive, very influential for my education, my graduate school education, and my current career as an adjunct professor.

He’s been a mentor.”

The fossils can be seen this spring at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

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I Remember Dad: God and Country

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By Richard Mabey Jr. ome of the most endearing memories of my Dad are of the times when he served as a Sexton at the Boonton United Methodist Church. Dad loved his church. He dedicated over a decade of his life to cleaning and maintaining his beloved church.

Dad began serving as the Church Sexton in the Summer of 1981. At the time, Dad was still working as a long distance truck driver. Generally speaking, on Wednesday evenings after supper, Dad would climb into his little Ford Ranger pickup truck and drive off to the church to clean it. I often went with Dad. I really don’t know how my father did it all. When he started working as a Sexton he was 53 years old. I would often see the fatigue in Dad’s eyes as he drove down Route 202, on his way to the church.

Dad would put in two to three hours of cleaning time on Wednesday nights. Then on Saturday mornings, he would get up early and eat breakfast. I often got up early on Saturday mornings, to help him clean the church. Right after breakfast we would make sandwiches. Then, throw in a couple of apples with a few oatmeal cookies in little brown bags. We would make tea and

coffee at the church, for our lunch break.

When we got to the church, Dad and I would start vacuuming and scrubbing. I was always amazed at how hard my Dad worked. Dad was an incredibly hard working man. He truly loved his church. Dad did get paid for being the Church Sexton. I don’t think he reported to the Minister, even half of the hours he worked. It was Dad’s way of giving of himself to the Lord.

Dad retired as a long distance truck driver in June of 1989. To my amazement, Dad then devoted even more time to the cleaning and the upkeep of his church. Thus, donating a lot more hours of labor to the church.

Dad served as Sexton of the Boonton United Methodist Church till the Summer of 1992. His bout with prostate cancer, made it nearly impossible for him to carry on his duties as Church Sexton.

In the Spring of 1987, Reverend Leon Weaver presented Dad with the well earned God and Country Award. This is an award given by both the United Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts of America. Dad served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170 for over 25 years. Dad truly earned this prestigious award.

My memories of my Dad are very

Reverend Leon Weaver presenting Dad with the God and Country Award, back in the Spring of 1987.

near and dear to my heart. I truly cherish them. Dad loved the Lord, he loved his family and he loved people. He had an uncanny belief in young people. Dad

firmly believed that it was better to teach a boy morals than to rehabilitate a wayward man. I loved my father very much.

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Exterior Renovations that Can Improve Home Value

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enovating a home to improve its value can be a smart investment. Interior improvements, such as updating kitchens and baths, offer good return on investment, but there are plenty of exterior renovations that can add value to a home and give it that coveted “wow” factor.

Landscaping Abundant and well-planned landscaping can instantly boost curb appeal. According to the landscaping company Lawn Starter, 71 percent of prospective home buyers say a home’s curb appeal is an important factor in their buying decisions. As buyers use the internet to look for their dream homes, there’s no denying a beautifully landscaped, nicely photographed property can entice buyers to click and read more about a house.

Address insects and minor repairs Improving home value may come down to fixing areas of the home that can negatively affect its appeal to buyers. Hire an inspector to look at key components of the house and recommend what needs to be fixed. This way it is discovered before home buyers come in and do their own inspections. Termite infestations, deteriorating roofs and hidden water leaks are some things that might need fixing.

Improve the entryway The front door is the focal point of a home’s exterior. Invest in a new door or paint it a striking color to add appeal. Remodeling magazine’s “Cost vs. Value Report

2019” indicates changing an entry door to a steel replacement can offer 74.9 percent ROI. Such a door provides visual appeal and added security — things buyers look for. In addition to the front door, make sure that the entryway has a level walkway, steps that are in good repair, accents that are free from rust or tarnish, and decorative plants.

Outdoor lighting Outdoor lighting can add to the ambiance of a property and serve as a security feature. Utilize different lights, such as a bright light by the entry, uplighting in trees and shrubs for drama, a light-lined path to the door to improve visibility, and motion-detection lights to improve the security of the property.

Repaint (or reside) the exterior A fresh coat of paint or new (or cleaned) siding can instantly give homes a facelift.

Neutral, warm and inviting colors tend to have the widest appeal. Adding manufactured stone veneer to the home can offer a 94.9 percent ROI, says Remodeling. And after doing the front door and siding, investing in a garage door replacement offers the highest ROI of all exterior projects listed on the “Cost vs. Value Report 2019.” This improvement returns 97.5 percent when selling.

Knowing which improvements add value to a home can help homeowners tailor their efforts to those that are most financially beneficial.

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Smart Saving Strategies

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oney management and building long-term financial health is a careful balancing act between long- and short-term financial needs, and now is a perfect opportunity to re-examine your goals. People sometimes focus on short-term needs, making sure they can cover routine bills and living essentials. However, many Americans do not have the resources to cover an unexpected expense, much less save for the future.

Data from the U.S. Financial Health Pulse shows that Americans are savings-constrained, over-indebted and underinsured. In fact, despite it being the longest period of economic expansion in modern times, 79% of Americans are not financially healthy, and many live paycheck to paycheck just to cover bills, rent and basic living expenses.

As a result, 60% of households are unprepared for a financial shock, with 41% unable to cover an unexpected $400 expense without borrowing money or selling a personal item.

This makes saving incredibly challenging, especially for many low-income households.

“The data makes it quite clear that a significant segment of America is struggling to create a meaningful savings account, whether it’s intended as an emergency fund or a means of attaining a goal without incurring debt,” said Deborah Winshel, global head of social impact at BlackRock.

Last year, the firm launched its Emergency Savings Initiative, a program designed to help people living on low incomes gain access to, and increase usage of, savings strategies and tools to help establish important safety nets.

As with any financial matter, there’s no one “right” way to save. Individual circumstances require a customized approach to determine the best method to fit needs. In addition to traditional saving methods, Common Cents Lab, Commonwealth and the Financial Health Network are working

with financial institutions and other enterprises on an initiative to create new and experimental programs that address the challenges many consumers face when it comes to saving money.

If you’re not sure where to start, consider these options and consult with your credit union, employer or financial institution to learn more about the options available to fit your unique lifestyle and savings goals.

Automated Savings Often offered as an option through employer payroll, this approach allows you to designate a portion of your paycheck to be deposited in a savings account. Whether you choose to make it a flat amount or percentage of your income, it’s an easy method that allows you to consistently funnel money into savings with a one-time setup process.

Round Up Some financial institutions offer programs in which every transaction you make on your account, or perhaps just those made using your debit card, are rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. The difference between that whole dollar amount and your actual purchase amount is then directed into your savings account.

Prize-Linked Savings Marrying the fun of winning prizes and a savings account, this type of program incentivizes personal saving by offering an on-going, risk-free chance to win a prize, such as additional cash, by making savings account deposits. Promising both security and opportunity (and perhaps some fun), the amount deposited by the account holder is never at risk, unlike lotteries and games of chance.

Windfall Moments When you receive a substantial amount of money from a source like a tax refund or a work bonus, it can be tempting

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to splurge on immediate needs or something fun, like a vacation. Allowing yourself to enjoy a portion of the money isn’t a bad idea, but you can also take advantage of the unplanned income as an opportunity to launch, or grow, your savings account.

Collective Savings Accountability is a common barrier to better saving habits, but when others are counting on you to contribute your share, there’s a greater level of responsibility at play. A collective savings account may be a good solution for a shared goal like a trip, special project or funding a special event for a loved one.

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Realtor Bill Kivlon Shares Advice for Selling Homes break it down so that you can understand the market, there are 17 homes between $50,000-$300,000, 55 homes between $300,000-$500,000, 49 homes between $501,000 to $800,000 and 23 homes over $800,000. Where does your house fit? As spring arrives, these numbers will go up.

Wayne will have close to 225 to 250 homes on the market. What does that mean?

Well, it means more choices the buyer can look at, and it becomes more of a buyer’s market. Right now, inventory is very low, creating a sellers market.

I am a Wayne Hills alumnus. I also lived in Wayne with my wife and children for many years. I am telling you this because as an agent I can help buyers with any questions on Wayne. When I list and sell your home, I am also selling Wayne. At my open houses I get many buyers from outside Wayne, and have the knowledge to communicate with the buyers on schools, transportation to NYC, parks and churches nearby and other questions they may have. Many agents let other realtors do the open house. I do all my own open houses and also will go to show your home when a realtor calls with a buyer. My

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hen is a good time to list and sell your home? As an agent, my experience says that the first 2 months of the new year is the best time to list a home. There are always many buyers looking for a home. The holidays are now over, football has ended, and interest rates are very low. What I currently see in Wayne Township is that there are 154 homes on the market as of Jan. 21. To

feeling is that I can sell your home better than the agent showing your home. Many times, this is the first time the agent has been inside your home. I also obtain the buyers reaction on what they are thinking and therefore can answer any questions.

When you call to list your home, my first step would be to come over and look over your neighborhood, meet you and your family, and then walk through your home. As I walk through your home, I can ask all the questions that a buyer would ask. This ensures me that I have all the answers. I can also make suggestions at this time on what you need to do to make your home more appealing to buyers.

My next step is doing a fair market opinion of your home that will be honest, and at market price. Too many agents will increase the price of your home to get the listing. In a buyers’ market this does not work. This past year, all of the homes I listed were under contract in the first week or less than 30 days. I was also getting 97% or more of list price. After we both agree to work on the sale of your home and the price, we go to work.

I will bring in a professional photogra-

pher to take the very best pictures of your home. Most agents take the picture themselves or do no staging. However, this is one of the most important tasks. A buyer takes about 10 seconds to see your home on the computer and makes a decision to call me or move on. Having the best pictures is by far the most important part in selling your home. I do both inside and outside pictures.

Your home will be in the GSMLS, NJ MLS 9 (all Bergen Co.), Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com - to name a few. What I do promise is to be available at all times, and give continual feedback to you. This includes updating you on the home market as it will change weekly, do all open houses, home inspection, and more. With 15 years’ experience and a top realtor being in the Circle of Excellence the last 6 years, I have the knowledge, skill and ability to sell your home at the best market price in the least amount of time.

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Four (Tempting) Behaviors to Avoid When Saving for Retirement and the Secret to Real Retirement Savings Success

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Provided by David M Rose o err is human, but you can sidestep some of the most common mistakes people make in saving for retirement by avoiding these four oh-so-tempting behaviors.

Retirement savings mistake #1: procrastinating Even though you know you will get older and eventually retire, a little part of you still believes you might not. Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler, the founding father of behavioral economics, has spent much of his career exploring why so many Americans have difficulty saving for retirement. One thing he found is that people would rather enjoy what their money can do for them today rather than in the future. 1 Retirement savings mistake #2: being too loss averse We don’t like to lose money, so the notion of less money in our paycheck today to serve our needs in the future is a tough pill to swallow. The problem with loss aversion is that we keep delaying that uncomfortable feeling of a smaller paycheck. If you delay too much, you lose out on the compounding effect. For example, if you decide to save $5,000 a year beginning at the age of 35, by the time you’re 65—assuming a 4.5% rate of return—you’ll have 43% less savings than if you had started saving at age 25. That adds up to $240,000.1 Retirement savings mistake #3: not practicing discipline When deciding how to invest, too often investors try to time the market rather than follow a disciplined investment approach.

Trying to get in the market “at the right time” sounds smart, but in reality, it often leads to inaction, because that right moment never seems to come. The idea of timing the market only reinforces the first two mistakes (procrastination and being too loss averse).

Here’s an example of a disciplined savings

strategy: You could start by putting $5,000 away, and then add 5% each year. It might sound boring, but in the end, it will add up to much more than a “timed” strategy that never quite launches.

Retirement savings mistake #4: tinkering with your portfolio too much You want to take a more active role in your investments? That’s good, except if you have a tendency to overmanage. This often happens with retirees, who find themselves with more free time than ever before, and take a keen interest in chasing performance.

In the research paper, “Trading is hazardous to your wealth,” authors Brad Barber and Terrance Odean found that, on average, households turned over 75% of their equity portfolios annually and underperformed by 1.5% each year.2 The biggest cause of this is mistiming when to buy and sell a particular fund. People are often driven by the desire to own more of that “hot” stock in rising markets when others are buying, or by “fear” in falling markets when others are selling. In a diversified portfolio, you’ll always be tempted to adjust the portfolio exposure in favor of the best-performing asset classes. The problem is, acting on that temptation may be costing you.

So what’s the trick to saving for retirement? Actually, there is none. Start saving for retirement today, and stick with it. No gimmicks, no magic timing and no schemes that will “pay off big.” Just old-fashioned discipline.

1Modern Retirement Monthly, “Three common mistakes in retirement planning,” November 7, 2017 2The Journal of Finance, ”Trading is Hazardous to Your Wealth: The Common Stock Investment Performance of Individual Investors,” April 2000.

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Energy-Efficient Ideas to Upgrade Your Home

nergy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects.

Though upgrades made with efficiency in mind can vary depending on the climate you live in, the biggest energy users are typically the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and water heater, all of which make up about 60% of a typical home’s energy budget.

Learn how you can reduce your home’s energy reliance and environmental impact with these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry: Heating and Cooling Climate control is one of the largest home energy users. A programmable thermostat is a simple starting point and can save up to one-third of heating and cooling costs. Cutting-edge models can even learn your family’s behaviors and tweak usage for maximum savings. Additional ways to save energy include sealing leaky ducts, cleaning or changing air filters regularly and replac-

ing your furnace or air conditioner with an energy-efficient model, particularly if your heating and cooling systems are more than 15 years old.

Insulation Studies show that only 20% of homes built before 1980 were well-insulated. Depending on when your home was built, adding insulation in the attic and walls can be one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy waste. Not only does better insulation reduce energy loss and improve comfort, it’s an upgrade that generally adds to the value of your home with an estimated 95% return on your investment.

Windows High-performance windows not only lower heating and cooling bills, they also reduce heat gain during warmer months and add a layer of insulation when you need to keep the heat inside. Triple-pane, Low-E insulated frame windows can save 33% of the heating cost for a typical home in cooler climates, and in hotter environments, double-pane, low solar-gain windows can reduce cooling costs by up to 32%.

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Appliances The refrigerator is a major energy drain, accounting for up to 15% of the energy bill in some homes, particularly models that are 15 years old or older. Design plays a major role in a refrigerator’s efficiency; it needs adequate air flow for optimal function. Be realistic about your needs and only buy as big a unit as you require. Be aware that icemakers and dispensers not only add to the up-front

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Landscaping Trees positioned to reduce summer sun and winter wind can reduce a household’s energy use by 25% or more. In summer, trees can lower air temperature as much as 9 F through shading and evapotranspiration.

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4 Home Improvement Ideas get started, think about these factors: the amount of space and storage you need, features that are important to you, sustainability concerns and accessibility considerations.

Update the Kitchen The kitchen serves as command-central for most homes, and you can get the most enjoyment out of yours by making purposeful changes, reconsidering the physical space, re-evaluating your shopping style and choosing appliances with care.

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