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By Steve Sears n January 6, 2022, Joe Leicht, Wayne Valley High School boys head basketball, coach won his 300th game at the school, defeating Lakeland High School, 70 – 35. Leicht, 69, is also toeing the line at a career total of 600 victories. Prior to his start in 2004 at Wayne Valley, he won 283 games at Indian Hills High School in Oakland. “This is what I do,” says Leicht of coaching. “And I’ve always loved high school, and I always knew that eventually I was going to come back and be a high school coach. And that’s what I’ve done. This is really my 48th year of high school coaching, and it’s just great.” Leicht discusses three things that haven’t changed during his coaching tenures. “What hasn’t changed is that the kids always clamor for structure and for discipline,” he says. “Sometimes discipline is construed as a bad word. It’s not. It’s doing what you’re supposed to do, when you’re supposed to do it, as best as you can. That never has changed from day one, when I walked into Indian Hills in the fall of 1974 until now. The kids clamor for discipline, they clamor for structure, and they respond to it.” The second thing, Leicht claims, is you can never fool kids. “You’re either a phony or you’re genuine,” he says. “If you work your tail off on the mental side of it, if you’re always prepared, they will do anything that you ask them to do.” And then there’s communication. “You have to show them that you genuinely care about them, aside from the field or the court.” As far as what has changed, Leicht feels it is the athleticism of the player due to the weightlifting. “If you give them the structured weight program,” Leicht says, “it just makes the kids faster, stronger, and quicker. So, in that regard, that’s the biggest thing that has changed. The athlete

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now is a heck of a lot stronger, quicker, and everything else than they were back then.” Leicht, who has coached both boys and girls sports, finds it hard to pick a favorite team he’s been on the sideline for. “It’s hard, because there’s so many teams that you could say overachieved that may not necessarily win a championship, like my 1986 Indian Hills boys basketball team,” he says. “We got all the way to the state semi final because those kids completely overachieved. They did anything you continued on page 2

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William Paterson University to Participate in New Jersey’s Garden State Guarantee Program

illiam Paterson University in Wayne is joining other New Jersey public colleges and universities in participating in the Garden State Guarantee, New Jersey’s new state financial aid program launching in fall 2022 with the aim of making college more accessible and affordable. The Garden State Guarantee program is designed for New Jersey residents who attend an in-state, public, four-year institution. Under this program, students whose family has an annual adjusted gross income (AGI) up to $65,000 will not have to pay anything for tuition and fees during their third and fourth years of study. Students whose families have an annual AGI between $65,001 and $80,000 will pay a discounted net price of no more than $7,500 for tuition and fees during their third and fourth years of study. “At William Paterson University, we are committed to serving our low-income students, as evidenced by our pioneering Pledge 4 Success program, which previously supported students through graduation and now will shift focus to support first-year and sophomore students with significant financial need,” says Reginald Ross, vice president for enrollment management. “Now, through the Garden State Guarantee,

these students in their third and fourth years can continue on the pathway to a William Paterson University degree at little or no cost to them and their families.” William Paterson’s Pledge 4 Success program will now provide eligible firstyear and sophomore students with the opportunity to earn a degree without having to worry about the cost of tuition and fees. The program makes up the difference between what a student will receive if eligible for New Jersey TAG and federal Pell grants, and what they would owe in tuition and fees. This means that a student who is eligible for New Jersey TAG and federal grant support would not need to pay any additional costs toward tuition. Housing, books, and other expenses are not covered. The Garden State Guarantee will support third- and fourth-year students and will provide up to four semesters of free tuition. To be eligible, students will need to be enrolled full-time, taking at least 12 credits per semester and working toward completing their first bachelor’s degree, and have completed a FASFA application. The program is a last dollar aid program, funded by the State of New Jersey, that will cover the cost of tuition and fees that are not already covered by federal and state financial aid or

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continued from front page asked them to do. Also, I’ll always remember the 2008 team (North 1 Group 3 State Sectional champions) because they went as far as they went, and then we had the two county finalist teams (2007 and 2016) that were special.” And Leicht, a former math teacher, knows the valuable lessons learned by youngsters are most important. “The best thing in the world, what a teacher or what a coach clamors for, is when you’re trying to get the kids to understand something, and they try and they try, and then all of a sudden it clicks, and they just put that smile on their face,” he says. “And that’s what a teacher, or a coach, lives for, each and every day.”

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In addition to a rewarding coaching career, Joe Leicht takes great joy in his family. He has been married to his wife, Sue, for almost 45 years, and the couple are parents to two daughters, Stacey and Amy. He and his wife also have five grandchildren: Joseph, Christopher, Amelia, Peter, and Jack. Perhaps Leicht’s biggest contribution is his preseason talk to each new team he coaches. “I always tell the kids, ‘This is your team. The people before you have graduated. This is your team, this is your legacy, this is your part in the chain. What are you going to do about it?’ And they will work, and they will be the best they can possibly be, whatever that is. And that’s what a coach strives for, to make the team the best they can possibly be.”

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Wayne Hills Standout Running Back Signs Letter of Intent

By Anthony Sorce enny Contella III grew up with high school football in his blood. There were numerous stories he heard from his legendary dad Benny Contella Jr, whom played for Bloomfield High School in 1989 under Chet Parlavecchio (recently retired Passaic Valley Head Coach). Over the years , Benny’s grandfather Benny Sr. would show his grandson old VHS tapes from his dad’s Bloomfield years and how Benny Jr made history on a Bloomfield squad that was winless from 1983-1988. On October 1st 1988, Benny Jr was a starting Junior on a Bloomfield Squad that defeated Paramus Catholic 7-0 for their first victory since 1983. One year later, Bloomfield would be a Group IV contender and earn a playoff birth for the first time since 1977. The Bengals went toe to toe in semi-final playoff game against the #17 team in the country, the Elizabeth Minutemen. Young Benny III was able to recognize the passion his family had for Varsity Football. A lot has changed in the high school football world since 1989. “ Ever since I was a kid, I loved the game of football “ stated Benny III. “ My Uncle Mark played for Wayne Hills under legendary coach Chris Olsen (Father of Retired Carolina Panther

Greg Olsen). Wayne is a serious football town, whether Chris Olsen was at the helm or current head coach Wayne Demikoff, the motto is simple , when you come out for this team, you better know what you are getting yourself into. Benny III started his football career in Wayne, playing in the Wayne PAL league from 3rd to 6th grade. This was a stepping stone as the youth football league developed a “ Big Brother”Program with Wayne Hills High School’s football program. When Contella was a freshman in 2018 , he was good enough to practice with the varsity squad in preparation from their State Championship game vs Phillipsburg at MetLife Stadium. This was an incredible experience for the freshman being able to celebrate a state championship as the best Group 4 school in the North Region. In 2019 , Contella was a sophomore and he would be the future of Patriots . Contella made his mark in the 10th grade with 10 carry 124 yard performance vs Indian Hills. The Patriots cruised to a 51-14 victory on that night. The Patriots were expecting big things for 2020 with Contella in the backfield. Nobody could anticipate what was in store for the 2020 season. 2020 would be

Benny Contella III of Wayne Hills scampers for key yardage in the 2021 rivalry game vs Wayne Valley. Contella signed a letter of Intent with Wilkes last month. Photo credit Anthony Sorce.

a season like no other with all the Co-vid restrictions still in tact from the previous Spring season. The week before the season opener , Contella was playing linebacker in a scrimmage game vs Union City. Contella went to make a tackle and something just wasn’t right. Contella tore his ACL and his

season was over in 2020 any chance of playing in College was in doubt. “Ben put a tremendous effort into rehabbing his knee , allowing him to play at a higher level his senior year” said head coach Wayne Demikoff. “I needed to get continued on page 5

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Easy-to-Overlook Tax Documents: This Year is a Little More Challenging

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riends of Laurelwood Arboretum will welcome renowned writer and educator Douglas Tallamy as guest speaker on Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 pm. The program, “Bringing Nature Home: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard,” will be held at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive, Wayne. Tickets will be on sale starting March 1 at www. laurelwoodarboretum.org. Tickets are $30 for members of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum and $55 for non-members (includes a 1-year membership). Space is limited, and early purchase of tickets is recommended. Tallamy is Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and the author of the best-selling books Bringing Nature Home, Nature’s Best Hope and The Nature of Oaks. In his writings and lectures, he advocates for a grassroots, homegrown approach to conservation by turning backyards into conservation corridors that bridge the gaps between parks and preserves, which are essential for the wellbeing of wildlife and, ultimately, humankind. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is the non-profit organization that helps preserve and manage the 30acre arboretum in partnership with Wayne Township. For additional information about the program or other upcoming events, go to www.laurelwoodarboretum.org, or send an email to info@laurelwoodarboretum.org.

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Passaic County Technical-Vocational School Grad is Living His Broadway Dream

by Steve Sears 018 Passaic County Technical-Vocational School grad, Malcolm Young, states, “I’m right where I want to be right now.” He’s in a pretty good spot. Young on Thursday, February 10, was on stage for the first time as a cast member dancer in Broadway’s The Lion King at the Minskoff Theater. He was among a group of 40 who auditioned this past August, and he was one of three selected for his role. “Sometimes I tell people I’m still processing my debut,” Young says. “It was amazing. It completely exceeded my expectations. It was just a beautiful day, and it doesn’t feel real. It’s so surreal, just stepping onto the stage and “Circle of Life” coming on as the first number.” Things have come full circle for the 22-year-old Young, whose parents took him to see the play in 2010, at the same theater where the legendary play is still performed. Young started taking dance lessons at age 8 at Clifton and Passaic’s Dance World Academy, and through the years studied ballet, jazz, and tap, and has competed both regionally and nationally. His early training, as well as his attending PCTVS and the Passaic County Technical Institute School of the Performing Arts, helped him grow as a performer. “I definitely knew that dance was what I was going to pursue as my career, so I knew that I needed to go to a high school that would take me to the next place, grow me as a dancer, but also give me more opportunities learning dance history and the business of dance. PCTI was really the only option

for that. And then, when I went there, it was everything that I expected it to be. I tell people sometimes it felt like I was in High School Musical. It was really fun there.” Young, who lives in Clifton, and also graduated from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology, credits three things in attaining his Broadway role. “One, I had a little bit of experience. Most of the people in the audition had auditioned for them before, but I did an audition three years before my freshman year of college. I remembered a little bit of the process and what it was like, and I was able to manage my expectations in that way. Also, I remember that I got through all the rounds during the first audition, but I was just too young. I heard them say, ‘He’s just not ready yet,’ but I held on to the ‘yet.’ Two, I think I was just able to - and it’s important - execute everything that they were asking for right there on the spot, as soon as they asked for it. That shows that you’re on top of it, that shows quickly that you can thrive in a Broadway setting where things are just thrown at you. And three, my passion for the show most definitely shows. This is my dream since I was 10 years old, and I feel like they definitely saw that in my dancing. Aside from trying to get the job obviously, just my passion for the show and being on the stage that they perform at every night, I think I just took it to another level.” Young has future goals which he’d like to attain. “I always knew that eventually when the time comes, when the

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time is right, I want to go back to school. I did minor at NYU during undergrad, so I definitely want to go back and get my master’s. I want to get more into choreographing and maybe a little bit of producing for theater.” And while certainly carrying these worthwhile aspirations within him, Young lives the dream as a cast member of The Lion King. “I’m really just open to see where this journey takes me.”

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Glory Days: DePaul Catholic 1982 Field Hockey

By Steve Sears oes “Miracle on Ice” sound familiar? It should. It became the statement that defined the 1980 Gold medal winning United States ice hockey team at the Lake Placid-held Winter Olympics. Does “Miracle on Turf” ring a bell? It may in Wayne, and perhaps within the halls of DePaul Catholic High School. Parents of the members of the 1982 DePaul Catholic girl’s field hockey team used the term to describe the Spartans upset 2 -1 victory over Absecon’s Holy Spirit High School in the Parochial A State title game. “I’m really proud of these kids,” says head coach, Paula Lasalandra, regarding the 1982 squad. “They went down there (to Lawrenceville, where the title game was held) with the attitude that they were going to win, and they did.” Holy Spirit had scored first for an early advantage, but then the Spartans in the second half tallied twice, that last goal coming with less than two minutes left on the clock. DePaul Catholic was a good mix of upper and underclassmen, and some of the players were new to the sport of field hockey, while powerful Holy Spirit was one of the state’s top ranked teams heading into the championship game. No one gave the Spartans a chance, no one believed they could win. “I don’t think anybody gave us a chance down there, to be honest with you,” Lasalandra remembers. “We were playing a team that was, I think, undefeated, and they had a great record. I remember it

The DePaul Catholic Spartans celebrate their 1982 Parochial A State Title. Photo credit: 1983 DePaul Catholic High School yearbook.

said in the the paper before the game that it was great respect for our team just to show up and play.”

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continued from page 8 - including Holy Spirit.” There was no Parochial A Sectional final game because no other teams qualified. Therefore, the Spartans had to defeat a tough West Milford team that had defeated them earlier in the season, just to qualify with a .500 record and be able to face Holy Spirit in the state final. They won that conference game against West Milford, sat at .500, and were declared North Sectional State Champions. Holy Spirit was next. Michele Merlino was a sophomore on the 1982 team. She after high school went to Ball State University on a field hockey scholarship. “We beat West Milford,” she says, “and then we traveled to Lawrenceville and beat Holy Spirit of Absecon. In that game, I know that me and Tracy Narwid scored goals. She was a freshman that year.” “Michele was such a talented player,” Lasalandra says, “and Tracy was just an unbelievable athlete.” DePaul Catholic, the underdog, was loaded with players that hungered to win. Charissa Murray was a junior that season, and senior Jessica Biamonte was captain, as was goalie, Mag-

gie Tarpey. Kim Ryan was a captain as well, and she and another senior, Laura Groppo, were steady performers along with sophomores Giselle Chapman, and twins Margie and Mia Faust. “Tarpey was incredible that game,” Lasalandra recalls of the Holy Spirit contest. “That was 40 years ago, and I don’t remember how many saves she had, but she made some of the most unbelievable saves that game.” “It was the first time we had ever won the states,” Merlino says. “I remember we had great camaraderie with our teammates, and we all worked really hard. I think it was one of the best field hockey teams that had ever come out of DePaul. I remember that we won the states and were ecstatic, because that’s your goal for any season, to go as far as you can.” “They just cared for each other so much,” adds Lasalandra. “And that was such a big deal.” She also credits having assistant coach, Sue Liddy, around with her infectious spirit. “She was wonderful.” ‘They just weren’t such great kids,” Lasalandra says. “They had a great attitude. They just refused to lose that day.”

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The Junkin’ Irishman: Providing For All Your Junk Needs

By Megan Roche hile renovating his home in 2004, Jim McKinney purchased a 6-yard trailer to tow with his pick-up truck, to assist in disposing of construction debris. While Jim was busy with a full-time career in IT and a young family at home, he decided that there was extra money to be made in part-time junk removal services. And so, with a pick-up truck, a 6-yard trailer and a very clever name, Jim launched Junkin’ Irishman. The name, which has since been trademarked, would prove to be the real MVP. “While much of my business would come from repeat customers and referrals from those customers who were so pleased with their service, it was the memorable company name that had so many calling Junkin’ Irishman in the first place,” McKinney says. From a small trailer and pick-up truck, to a 20 yard box truck which he would offload by hand, his part-time business, providing house clean-outs, light demolition, and rubbish removal, was booming. Continuing to work full-time in his IT career and part-time in the evenings and on weekends, Jim continued to grow Junkin’ Irishman, adding a full-time crew

and eventually a new dump truck. It wasn’t until 2018 that Jim decided to step away from his long-time career in IT, and take on his now thriving side business, full-time. “Several trucks later and now with my son Dylan working by my side, myself and the rest of the Junkin’ Irishman team, as an essential business, continued to work throughout the pandemic, providing all of our usual services, in addition to electrostatic cleaning disinfecting services, to kill and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Electrostatic cleaning disinfecting with a hospital grade disinfectant is the safest and most effective way to disinfect large areas, killing mold, mildew, flu, Covid-19 and more,” McKinney shared. Junkin’ Irishman prides themselves on fast, friendly, and reliable service. Services include entire estate clean-outs, furniture and appliance removal, attic and basement cleanouts, construction debris removal, and demolition of pools, decks, sheds, bathrooms and more. To book Junkin’ Irishman, contact Jim at the Junkin’ Irishman at 800-939JUNK(5865) or (973) 879-7071 or email: Junk@junkinirishman.com. Their website is www.junkinirishman.com.

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403 Reasons to Run Foundation Looks to Help First Responders

by Elsie Walker n 2014, a local team of 11 people participated in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation Walk/Run in New York. (That foundation is named for Siller, an off-duty firefighter who ran from the tunnel to the towers in full gear on 9/11 to help, only to later lose his life on that day.) Little did the group from our area know but their participation would grow and from it, an idea to help first responders in our area. The 403 Reasons to Run Foundation was launched this past January. The name comes from the number of first responders (firefighters, police, and EMS) who gave their lives on 9/11. As the new foundation’s website notes, its vision is, “Modeled after the Stephen Siller, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, our foundation also honors and supports the fire, police and EMS communities, their families and members of our local communities that experience a catastrophic life changing event and are in need of assistance. Our vision is to do good things for good people, by whole heartedly continuing to support T2T and our local heroes.” Co-founder-CEO-President Jacqueline Pelleck, of Byram, was quick to note that though its name says “reasons to run” you don’t have to be a runner to get involved or help. “We’re way more than just running. There is a job for anyone,” she said, giving helping with fundraisers as an

example. It all began in 2014, Pelleck and her husband Michael were at the gym and saw something about that year’s Tower to Tunnel Walk/Run. Jacqueline Pelleck remembers saying, “We should do it!” They gathered some others and that year they had a team of 11 participate in the event. “It was the most moving event I’ve ever done,” she said. Inspired by the “do good” feel which permeated the event, the couple decided to do it again in 2015, spreading the word, and the team grew. It also got sponsors and did fundraisers. Every year, the team got larger as people saw what it was about. Phil Savarin, of Byram, is part of the team and noted how moving it is “when you come out of the tunnel and see the pictures of the fallen.” Last year, the group chartered four buses to carry a team of 210 people to the event. The team raised $17,000 which went directly to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. However, the Pelleck’s wanted to do more, something for the local community. With the assistance of one of their sponsors, Wayne Deitz of Skylands Risk Management to connect them with attorneys to help them, the non-profit 403 Reasons to Run Foundation was born. “It is a chance to give back to the first responders in a meaningful way,” said Savarin, vice president of the new

foundation. To help that giving back, the foundation will be holding fundraisers, two of which are coming up in June. On June 3rd, Psychic Medium Catherine McCall will be at the Byram Firehouse. McCall talks to people who have passed away, and shares messages from some with loved ones in the audience. Jacqueline Pelleck notes that McCall is “pretty amazing” as she asks questions and zeroes in on the recipient of a message. The other fundraiser is on June 10th. It is a golf outing at the Farmstead Golf and Country Club in Lafayette. People can sign up to play or to sponsor a hole, donate a door prize, etc. Information on both events can be found on the foundation’s website: www.403reasonstorun.org. The foundation has a seven-member board which draws on people from a variety of career backgrounds. Jacqueline Pelleck has been a teacher for over 30 years and teaches in the Mount Olive school system; her husband, Michael, the Co-Founder-CFO, has spent his life in the fire safety field and is currently Fire Official/Safety Officer for the Township of Roxbury. Vice President Savarin is a Process Management Analyst for Prudential Financial. Other board members include Jamie Caravaggio, of Hopatcong, who has been a law enforcement officer for 16 years; Emily Mason, of Byram, an

elementary special education teacher in the Byram School District, Jeri Quirk, of Byram, a labor and delivery nurse, and Todd Rudloff, of Byram, who works for Firefighter One LLC, a vendor for first responder equipment. In addition, Michael Pelleck is currently Assistant Chief of the Byram Township (volunteer) Fire Department and Rudloff is its Chief. Board members have been spreading the words about their new foundation, speaking to first responder groups, the community, family and friends, and letting them know about what it does. Those who would like a member to speak to a group, can contact the foundation via its website. Besides their own fundraising efforts to help others, the foundation will advertise the fundraising events of first responder groups on its website and also support those events by attending and getting others to attend. Of course, they will continue to get together a team for the yearly Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Walk/Run in New York. This year, that event will be held on September 25th. For more information on 403 Reasons to Run Foundation, visit its website at www.403reasonstorun.org/. The foundation can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

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A Show-Stopping Strawberry Snack

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Robert P Sokoloﬀ Associates Merges With Manish Shah CPA

e are delighted to announce that Robert P Sokoloff Associates P.C. of Lincoln Park has merged with Manish Shah CPA of Roseland, NJ. With constant changes of tax regulations, software requirements and so on, both firms felt it was necessary to merge to continue to produce quality work and services. Manish Shah CPA, MST is a licensed CPA in NJ & NY with over 15 years of experience. He has previously worked in the regional CPA firm and has extensive experience in multi-state taxation and international taxation as well. His clients base ranges from small to mid-size businesses and individuals requiring accounting and tax services in various industries. He is a member of NJSCPA and AICPA. Robert Sokoloff is a licensed CPA in NJ, with over 35 years of experience. He has extensive experience in Corporate and Individual tax returns, as well as Estates, Trusts and Non-Profit organizations. His client base ranges from small to large businesses and individuals requiring

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NJ Based Kiwimbi Liberates Kenyan Children with Powerful Knowledge

By Jillian Risberg he power of education drives Kiwimbi’s potent partnership with underserved communities, vital for the future of children in rural Kenya. “It’s an opportunity to support incredibly underserved people and make a difference in the lives of (those) who live with so few opportunities,” says Lisa Connell, director of development and communications. Kiwimbi’s mission is to partner with underserved communities to create educational opportunities through locally run libraries and community learning centers. According to Connell, the educational system in Kenya was such that grade eight students had to pass the KCPE (Kenyan Certificate of Primary Education) with at least 250 out of 500 points on this national exam (given in English, not their native tongue) — otherwise they didn’t go to high school, it was the end of the road educationally. Then recently the government made secondary school a requirement, and everybody had the opportunity to attend high school. But the test now determines the quality of the secondary school where they can enroll. The secondary school system In Kenya is divided into levels: National, Extra-county, Sun-county and County. “Quality goes down, with each,” Connell says. “So a Subcounty school might have nothing more than an underprepared teacher, 100 students and a blackboard. There are National schools, equivalent to good high schools in the US,” she says. Connell says one of Kiwimbi’s Kenyan supporters shared that some high school’s don’t even have a science lab, so when they take the mandatory test at the end of secondary

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continued from page 21 back,” the director of development and communications says the service is efficient. The Kiwimbi Community Centre was a rundown building owned by the county, now borrowed by Kiwimbi. They cleaned and painted the space, which houses the county’s (more than a million people) lone free public library. According to Connell, people come to charge their phones, read the newspapers, visit the museum, where they work on cultural preservation, and tailor and carpentry vocational programs. “We do outreach to three schools; an intense program includes daily lunch for the eighth-grade students, small group tutoring and one-on-one mentoring,” she says. “A government official named Kiwimbi as an Innovation Hub and installed fiber optic cable for more reliable Internet and a local NJ church (St. Luke’s in Gladstone) donated the money for us to put in solar panels. So we have reliable Internet, reliable electricity, which is hard to come by (and) great, safe drinking water, which is also hard to come by.” Video of a 45-minute walk two kids took from their home hut to the Kiwimbi Library introduced Connell to the incredible experience. Her time at Kiwimbi since February 2020

has been transformative. “I find it fulfilling and challenging in all the right ways to work towards supporting the efforts of the students,” the director of development and communications says they’re hard workers. She was attracted to this cause because of her commitment to education, years as a third-grade (and preschool) teacher. “I was a Big Sister in college, taught Sunday school with my kids and was a Brownie leader,” says Connell. “I started at Kiwimbi in more of an administrative capacity; the position grew over the last two years. I like the people I work with, our organization, Kenyan culture is fascinating and enriching to me.” In 2010 Lynne Rathgeber, Board Chair of Kiwimbi International reached out to Prof. Olubayi Olubayi as a friend to help become more involved with non-profit work for the most underserved. Over the course of their chat, Olubayi told her of his move back to Kenya after years as an American student and teacher. “Early education he was at risk of not proceeding to secondary school because of having trouble with math, and Kenya’s exam system weeded out children like him,” Rathgeber says. “He was fortunate and got help, earning a Ph.D. in microbiology.” The professor explained back then

children in rural Kenya faced the same do-ordie exams. “Rural children, even the brightest, could not move ahead academically because their schools were too poor to teach them,” the Board Chair says Olubayi wanted to share educational opportunities with a new generation of children, and she wanted to help. So Rathgeber and the professor gathered a group of like-minded friends to develop the concept that became Kiwimbi — a Community Learning Center serves as a source of academic and vocational training, free to all and separate from, but complementary to, the public school system. “Kiwimbi” is a Swahili word meaning ripple. “That person will be able to earn a better living, support their family and benefit the wider community, spreading like a ripple through water,” she says, of the effect. It was a massive pursuit. Rathgeber had never been to Kenya, so in 2012 she, husband John and daughter Natalie took their first trip to witness it firsthand, engage with the people to understand if the Kiwimbi concept made sense and would be welcome, and learn about the communities benefiting from their educational opportunity. She calls it a diverse and beautiful country.

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An Irish Story

By Richard Mabey Jr. hat force of nature could possibly bring a proud Protestant Dutchman and a shy Irish Catholic girl together, especially being that the lass from the Emerald Isle was 18 years younger than the gentleman from the land of windmills and wooden shoes? That magical and mystical force, of course, is love. In 1883, Catherine Cavanaugh, my great grandmother, came to America with her parents when she was only five years old. They first took up residence in Clifton. A few months later, the Cavanaugh family moved to Paterson. At the age of 16, Catherine worked in a silk mill in Paterson. Both of her parents also worked in the same silk mill. It was tough labor, requiring hard work for long hours. Somehow and someway, Catherine Cavanaugh met a Dutchman named Wesley Storms, who lived in a small farming town known as Beavertown. Wesley was a very shy, lonely widower, who lived alone in a very small home at the foothills of Hook Mountain. Wesley, my great grandfather, was 18 years older than Catherine, my great grandmother. Now at 68, I deeply regret that I did not ask my grandmother, Bertha Storms Mabey,

more about her mom and dad. However, I am ever so appreciative for the information that Grandma did share with me about her parents. Wesley Storms never did know his father. Wesley was born in 1860. Shortly after he was born, his father, William Storms, signed up with the Union Army. My great-great grandfather served in the 15th New Jersey Regiment. Sadly, he was killed in the Battle of Salem Church in May of 1863. It was a scar that was left upon Wesley’s heart, never to be healed for his entire lifetime. For Catherine Cavanaugh, working in a silk mill was very hard work. The men and women who worked in the silk mills in Paterson worked long hours for little pay. It was a tough life. Most of the people who worked in Paterson’s silk mills were immigrants. The Irish immigrants did not have it easy in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The prejudice against the Irish was very real in America. It’s painful to admit, but none-theless, there was very real prejudice against the Irish. In factories, stores, and other places of business, during the nineteenth century, it was not uncommon to see signs reading, “Irish need not apply.” Wesley Storms had a little farm in

The silk mills of Paterson hired a lot of Irish immigrants. It was hard labor, requiring long hours in a working day.

Beavertown. The greatest mystery is how it came to be that my great grandmother met my great grandfather. I remember my grandmother, Bertha Storms, told me that her father had close friends, who were also friends with her mother’s parents. In light of their age difference, and the fact that Wesley Storms was Protestant and Catherine Cavanaugh was a devoted Catholic, it is truly

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hen you decide to renovate your home – whether to sell or make improvements for you and your family to enjoy – setting a budget can be a challenge. Knowing what you want to accomplish may be the easy part but avoiding the bad advice out there and determining what you can actually afford takes research and detailed planning. Consider these tips from National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) member contractors to help build an appropriate remodeling budget. Identify your project scope and ideal budget. Start by creating a list of everything you would like to include in your renovation then separate your list into wants and needs. From there, determine a proposed budget for the project based on how much you’re comfortable spending and your home’s value. “Get your bids after you know what the project is,” said Michael Anschel, principal of OA Design+Build+Architecture. Meet with remodelers. Set up a meeting with a local remodeling company and share your proposed scope of work and budget to see if it’s feasible. An experienced, professional remodeler who is a member of an organization like NARI can share feedback on the costs in your area and any challenges involved with your project based on experiences with homes like yours. Once you have a better understanding of the true scope of the project, meet with other contractors to gather a few estimates to compare. “Are you hiring an installer or are you hiring an expert guide?” asked Barak Steenlage, co-owner of Anchor Builders.

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ome upgrades happen for different reasons but enhancing your home’s curb appeal and value are often at the top of the list. These projects can make it easier to enjoy your home knowing they carry a return on investment of up to 92%, according to the Remodeling 2021 Cost vs. Value Report published in “Remodeling Magazine.” Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of knowing you’re making a sound investment should you decide to sell down the road. Stone Veneer Stone veneer is an upgrade that adds warmth and texture with the look of natural stone, but without the expense. It’s also a durable product that is low maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about sealing or painting. With the variety of styles and colors available, it’s easy for homeowners to mix and match to create a custom look. Mortarless options like ClipStone are designed to be installed with screws and common tools, making them accessible options for both professionals and DIYers. With a built-in water management system, overlapping edges to minimize gaps, reversible outside corners and a variety of accessories, mortarless options allow homeowners to achieve the look of traditional masonry without the hassle. Garage Doors Exterior features often bring a big return on investment because a home with strong curb appeal can make a great first impression on potential buyers. The garage doors are no exception. If you think of your garage doors as a purely functional element of your home, you may be surprised to learn garage door replacement is actually the best home upgrade you can make, according to the report. Garage doors aren’t just functional; they can be a focal point of your home’s exterior design, completely transforming the exterior. Depending on the style and features you choose, an updated garage door is also a smart strategy for managing climate and adding security to your home. Windows Windows are another smart investment for numerous reasons. Not only do they provide a sophisticated presence that can greatly enhance curb appeal, upgraded windows play a major role in energy conservation. Homeowners also rely on windows to make a bold statement. For example, Simonton black exterior windows and patio doors can help perfect a wide range of architectural styles including farmhouse, modern, industrial and contemporary designs.

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An Irish Story... continued from page 24 day and my friend, Robert, invited me in to have a glass of lemonade. I was about 10 years old at the time. I had only been in the kitchen of that dear old home, for about 20 minutes. But in that short time, I could feel the presence of my great grandparents. I was a very sensitive child, with a vivid imagination. As I sat at Robert’s kitchen table, as his mom poured cold lemonade in glasses for us, I could imagine my grandmother sitting in that very same kitchen as a little girl, eating supper with her mom and dad. I live in Central Florida now. I don’t travel up to New Jersey that often any more. But when I do visit Lincoln Park, I always take time to take a walk by the home that my grandmother, Bertha Storms Mabey, grew up in. From the sidewalk, I look up to that modest home, atop

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a hill, and feel the presence of the ghosts of my great grandparents. All in all, I deeply regret that I didn’t ask my grandmother more about her childhood days. I regret that I didn’t ask her more questions about her parents, specifically the details of how they met and fell in love. Sadly, those questions will never be answered. If you are blessed to

have even one of your grandparents, alive on this side of Heaven’s Gate, please do consider talking to them about their childhood, their history, their legacy, their heritage. Truly, it will be time well spent. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: An Irish Story.

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