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Mt. Olive Chamber of Commerce Honors Bill Lockwood and Ernesto Buonincontri at BAHA Awards

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By Megan Roche he Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated their Business and Humanitarian Awards (BAHA) dinner on June 8.

The Business Award was given to Ernesto Buonincontri, owner of Enzo’s Pizzeria, while the Humanitarian Award was presented to Billy Lockwood.

The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce BAHA Awards have been a long-standing tradition within the township. The annual event seeks nominations for both the businessperson and humanitarian. Recipients are always honored at a dinner event in the spring. The businessperson must be a member of the chamber who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism in service to the business community.

The humanitarian award, named in honor of Tom

Klecka, is a person who demonstrates dedication and commitment through volunteer efforts in the community. The humanitarian is not required to be a member of the chamber.

Enzo’s Pizza is a staple in Mount Olive and many call the pizza shop a favorite.

The history of Enzo’s Pizza is special to the Buonincontri family. “Enzo’s was founded 45 years ago when my parents traveled here from Naples Italy. My siblings and I worked alongside each other starting as soon as the age of 9, we left school to help our families.

My wife joined me over 30 years ago as a business partner and she has helped me elevate the business in a way that I could never do alone, she has been by my side, and she has sacrificed so much with me. We have dedicated our mission to keeping the traditions of Italian cuisine while serving

the modern world. My children have worked alongside me and have always been dedicated to helping us manage the day to day of the business. My son has joined me as a partner and this has been such an honor, he will carry this business to a place much greater than I could ever have imagined,” Buonincontri said.

Enzo’s is always giving back to the community in anyway that they can.

Buonincontri is their for his customers in the good times and the bad. The Buonincontri children have attended the Mount Olive schools, and Buonincontri strives to help other local businesses.

For the entire Buonincontri family, he’s humbled to accept the award.

“I feel beyond blessed and honored as a community contributor for over 45 years. My family has worked tirelessly alongside me and this not only hon-

ors me but the hands of my entire family who helped us get to where we are today.

This honors my father who came here from Italy, this honors my son who will carry on the 3rd generation of a business. I serve not for recognition however this means so very much to my entire family. We give our business all we have

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Dental Crowns or Caps

DENTAL DIGEST: Q: What is a crown or cap?

A: A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases a tooth, restoring it to its original shape and size. It can be made from many different materials, such as porcelain, zirconia, metal, or a combination.

Q: Why is a crown or cap necessary?

A: The primary reason for a crown is to restore a broken-down tooth. Sometimes a filling just won’t get the job done correctly. When more than 50% to 75% of the tooth is damaged, a crown is indicated, rather than a filling.

Q: Are there other reasons for crowns?

A: Yes. These include: cosmetics, preventative measures to keep teeth from fracturing, and restoring a person’s mouth when there has been severe damage, such as grinding or an accident.

Q: What does getting a crown involve?

A: A crown procedure usually requires one or two appointments. Your first appointment will include shaping of the tooth, an impression (mold), and a temporary crown. Your impression will be sent to a laboratory for 2 to 3 weeks. At your second appointment the temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate. Some offices can make crowns in one appointment: they can manufacturer it “while you wait” using in-office milling machines.

Q: How long will my crown last?

A: On average, crowns will last 7 to 10 years. There are many variables, such as (but not limited to): • strength of a person’s bite • susceptibility to decay •

condition of the tooth being crowned • presence of gum disease • amount of clenching & grinding, as well as usage of a night guard • how many other teeth are present, as well as the condition of those teeth, to distribute biting forces • chewing habits (hard vs soft foods, chewing of nonfood items such as pencils and tearing bags) Q: Are crowns permanent? Do they require maintenance?

Can they go bad?

A: Crowns are permanent in the sense that they are cemented onto teeth, and not removed on a regular basis.

However, problems can develop. A common problem is the formation of a cavity (decay) underneath the crown.

This is typically from not brushing and flossing, and not going for regular dental checkups. If the cavity becomes too severe, the crown may have to be removed and remade.

Another situation that can develop is the need for a root canal. If the nerve of a tooth dies, an infection may develop that requires the need for the root canal. In this case, a hole will be made through the crown, the root canal performed, and then re-sealed.

Q: Tell me about implant crowns.

A: Crowns are not always placed onto teeth; sometimes they are placed onto implants. The process is very similar: an impression is taken and then the crown is either cemented or screwed onto the implant. Unlike natural teeth, you do not have to worry about decay around implants. However, without proper hygiene and follow-up care, you can develop a situation called “peri-implantitis” which can cause loss of the implant.

Q: I want a cosmetic makeover. Are the crowns different in this case? Are the fees different?

A: Yes. When a person undergoes extensive cosmetic treatment, there is a lot of preparation work that is unnecessary for just one or two crowns. Also, certain laboratories must be utilized to get the job done correctly.

For both of these reasons, you should expect the cost per tooth will be higher than that of a single crown. You may also require a set of temporary crowns before your final crowns are made: this is to ensure you are satisfied with their look, as well as fit comfortably, before the final crowns are made. However, the results can be very rewarding!

Q: What is a veneer?

A: A veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain or zirconia that fits over your tooth to improve color and shape of teeth. Instead of covering the entire tooth like a crown, it covers only the front and the biting edge. They are also much thinner than crowns, so they are more conservative.

If you are considering a cosmetic makeover, don’t worry about whether you need a crown or veneer: let your dentist decide. The fee for either one is usually the same.

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Mt. Olive Chamber... continued from front page much to be able to stand where we are today. We stood the test of time and the test of the pandemic and with each challenge we somehow grow stronger as a family, a business, a community,” Buonincontri said.

Bill Lockwood has been a member of the 200 Club of Morris County for the last 20 years. He is a past president of the 200 Club and serves on seven committees. He’s collected and organized numerous donation events, including the 9/11 Relief Effort at Newark Airport, the Sri Lanka Tsunami Relief Effort in Denville, and Hurricane Katrina relief. He has helped arrange for the purchase of freezers for the Mount Olive Food Pantry. He also volunteers at Vasa Park for VetFest each summer. In 2020, he worked hard to secure PPE for first responders. He has also been a past 11-year volunteer Coach for Mount Olive Recreation Soccer; and 6 year coach for both Travel Baseball and football in Mount Olive.

Currently he is a trustee for the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and he is the current President of the Mount Olive High School Varsity Baseball Club and past

President of the Varsity Football Parents Association.

Lockwood shares the following; “First of all I am humbled by this award. I’m not sure why I was chosen, my Dad always taught me to help others, whether it be cutting their lawn, bringing in the newspapers for our neighbors when they were on vacation or just visiting people in our neighborhood that were too old to socialize to make them feel that they were a part of the “Neighborhood Family.”

I have always lived my life with the philosophy to treat others the way you would like to be treated. The main reason to celebrate this award as opposed to this honor is my ability to have a platform to ask others to give of themselves, for lack of a better phrase, to Pay it Forward!

It’s not what we take from this world, it’s what we leave behind for our children! Remember in Kindergarten when at the end of the day you had to clean up your toys so the classroom would be in a better place than when you left it?

I feel that way about the future for my children. Yes, it may sound corny but if you could make someone’s life better by simply feeding them, housing them or sitting and listening to them, why wouldn’t you do it?”

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f the 1927 song “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream” by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert A. King is correct, then the world has been a noisy place for quite some time. Though the exact origins of ice cream are unknown, historians agree this popular treat has been around for a very, very long time. The International Dairy Foods Association says the origins of ice cream may reach as far back as the second century B.C. Though he wasn’t around back then, the fifth Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 A.D., might have been so fond of iced treats that he routinely sent runners into the Apennine Mountains to retrieve snow that he would then flavor with fruits and juices. That tale might be apocryphal, but there’s no denying ice treats have been enjoyed for a long time. And based on a 2018 report from Grand View Research, Inc. that projected the global ice cream market would reach roughly $79 billion by 2025, it’s fair to say ice cream will remain popular for a long time to come as well.

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Not All Headaches are Created Equal

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

In Chinese Medicine not all headaches are created equally. Rather, during an assessment, we evaluate the individual patient on many levels to determine their exact symptoms (i.e Is the headache frontal? One sided? Behind the eyes? Is there nausea? Frequency and intensity of pain?....) and if there are any triggers. We take a whole body approach and assess the patient’s physical condition as well as their constitution, emotional health, diet and lifestyle. Unlike the blanket treatment western medicine offers which is typically some type of pain reliever, Chinese Medicine finds a specific treatment for each patient based on their individual symptoms. Five patients suffering “headaches” may receive five

completely different treatments. By addressing the root cause, Acupuncture can be a safe way to prevent and treat various types of headaches, without the unwanted side effects of medications.

Based on the individual assessment and diagnosis, tiny needles are inserted into various points on the body. Depending on the case, small electrodes can be attached to specific needles that elicit a small electrical current. The feeling of the electric stimulation on the needles is a comfortable sensation that generally elicits a feeling of tingling, tapping or heaviness. The electric stimulation enhances the release of specific neurochemicals which aids in the treatment of headaches. The needles are typically retained for 20-30 minutes, during which the patient is left to relax and take a nap.

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

If you suffer from headaches or migraines start getting relief today! Use the following tips to achieve long- lasting results for a healthy life: Be aware, track food and environmental triggers to see if there are any patterns, get adequate sleep, eat a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits (limiting sugars and processed foods), drink plenty of water, manage stress with things like meditation and try Acupuncture!

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Alzheimer Disease: What Every Loved One Should Know

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By, Chris Bauer MD re you having difficulty with memory and recall as you age? Is a member of your family having more difficultly with memory and getting thru the activities of daily living as they get older?

If so, then you could be suffering from Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease is common in New Jersey. The Alzheimer Disease Association of New Jersey reports that 68% of NJ residents know someone with Alzheimer Disease. It has been reported that Alzheimer Disease accounts for two thirds of all dementia cases in the United States. June 2021 is Alzheimer Disease and Brain Awareness month.

Alzheimer Disease is a form of dementia that impacts thinking, behavior and memory. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process and significant lapses in memory and mental functioning need to be evaluated. The most common symptom of Alzheimer Disease is memory impairment. Memory lapses and difficulties with short term memory recall are some of the most common early symptoms of Alzheimer Disease. Multitasking and organizational skills are also significantly affected by Alzheimer Disease. Alzheimer Disease is a degenerative brain condition that some believe is cause by the buildup of protein plaques in the brain. As the disease worsens people eventually have trouble completing their activities of daily living. The average age of someone with Alzheimer Disease is in their mid-sixties but there is a small minority of people who are diagnosed at much earlier age.

To confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease there is a specific evaluation that needs to be done. If someone is concerned that they may have Alzheimer Disease, they should be seen by a physician for testing. At the physician’s office a series of tests will be done testing different aspects of memory, executive functioning, and problem solving. A basic memory test that is used asks a patient to recall a series of objects at five and ten minutes. Memories of recent events and testing of current

events can also reveal memory deficits that are present in Alzheimer Disease. Often people with early-stage Alzheimer Disease have a decreased ability to recognize memory impairments. Interviewing a person’s family members and spouse about their memory deficits can be an essential tool in getting the complete picture about a person’s cognitive state.

After the neurological assessment has been concluded an MRI or another form of brain imaging is recommended in the diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease. Other causes of dementia such as vascular stroke, normal age-related memory changes, and dementia need to be also ruled out as possible causes of the dementia in the workup.

The disease progression of Alzheimer Disease can vary significantly from person to person. Most patients will have motor dysfunction. This may happen later in the course of the disease. Problems with sleeping, seizure activity, and changes in a person’s sense of smell are also quite common features of Alzheimer Disease.

Most patients can live with Alzheimer Disease for 8-10 years. However, there are reports of patients living for 20 years or greater if the disease state is adequately managed.

Despite the profoundly serious nature of Alzheimer Disease there are many different treatments that exist to lessen the symptoms, improve quality of life to extend lifespan. Several different medication classes exist that slow the build up of protein plaques that cause worsening of the disease. These medications are best used as early as possible in the course of the disease so that a person’s intellectual ability can be preserved for the longest possible time. Exercise programs and occupational therapy have also been found to be useful in treatment in slowing down the progression of the disease.

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LabQ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Newest Lab and Data Hub in Mt. Olive

n Wednesday, May 19th, LabQ Diagnostics partnered with Robert Greenbaum, the mayor of Mt. Olive, to host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The event was held for the new LabQ- HQ Center at 100 International Dr., in the International Trade Center in Mt. Olive.

This 100,000 square foot facility will hold LabQ’s state-of-the-art Molecular and Genetics Center, the first of five national data centers and the core operations for their HQ Center. HQ is the new LabQ brand name for their suite of comprehensive and complete healthcare services, designed around the core mission to bring medicine to the highest level of personalization for each patient. The location will employ over 400 employees.

The HQ model incorporates each person’s molecular and genetic information, medical histories and regularly scheduled laboratory monitoring to tailor a life plan for the individual to optimize their health. ”Eightyseven percent of the ability for the doctor to diagnose comes from lab results” said Moshe Landau, CEO of HQ Healthcare. “We want to treat the healthy not the sick. To do this we must learn who the patient is. With our acuity to testing and monitoring we can prevent and maintain your health rather than react in a time of crisis. The advancements in genomics provide invaluable insight into

each individual patient.”

“If a person shows a predisposition to an illness or set of illnesses, these illnesses will be proactively monitored.” states Danny Adar, the Chief Technology Officer of the HC Center. “Cancers can be caught in earlier stages, coronary illnesses and diabetes can be guarded against and so much more.

There is so much that the human body can tell us. We just have to listen.”

But the scope extends well beyond the lab. “It is a complete ecosystem encompassing all the patient may need and then more. From at home testing to rehab facilities. Nutritionists to mental health monitoring. HQ aims to give you control of your health,” adds Landau.

“We are so excited to be here in Mt. Olive,” Landau continues. “Mt. Olive has been evaluated as one of the safest towns in the New York metro area. The quality of life here is amazing and so beautiful. Also, we have very good access to the Connecticut to Pennsylvania corridor.”

“This is important because our main mission continues to be to provide the fastest clinical testing results possible.

Results are important. They drive diagnosis and treatment. Any delay in getting results out can impact outcomes. We are driven to our mission.” LabQ is expanding their lab footprint as well, with additional laboratories

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Hackettstown Gymnast Flips Over GK Hopes Championship Qualification

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By Megan Roche or twelve year old Anna Tava, heading to Indianapolis in late May was a huge accomplishment. The gymnast qualified to compete at the GK Hopes Championship and concluded that it was a dream come true.

“It’s the biggest meet I’ve ever competed in,” Tava said.

A gymnast who commutes over an hour every day to train at US Gymnastics Development Center in Mahwah, Tava is dedicated to her sport. Tava, who competes in the all around, has personal bests that include placing third on the uneven bars at the 2021 Hopes Classic competition that was televised. Tava’s favorite event to compete is the uneven bars, much to Mom’s fears.

“When she was little, I had a really hard time watching her compete. I couldn’t video tape it, but now it’s gotten a little bit easier,” Meghan, Anna’s mom shared. “I know how much she practices. Her beam routine is maybe a little over a minute, and I know how many hours she practices to show those skills. For her, I just want the meet to go the way she wants it to go.”

While at the championship weekend in late May, Tava scored an 11.900 on the vault, a 12.550 on the uneven bars, an 11.100 on the balance beam, and a 10.400 on the floor exercise. The event was also a first for Tava as

this meet was the first time she’s ever competed on podium.

“I finally got the opportunity to be on TV and show people all my skills that I’ve been working on. Now that I’ve actually made it, it still feels amazing,” Tava said.

During the championship weekend, Tava was also able to watch some of the USA’s top gymnasts as they fought for a spot to qualify to the USA Gymnastics Championships, which took place during the first week in June. Many of the top gymnasts who competed will go on to contend for a spot to represent Team USA at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

“We got special seating to watch the elite gymnasts, like Simone Biles. It’s amazing to watch them, they do so many amazing skills that I really want to do one day,” Tava says.

Speaking of elite gymnastics, Tava also recently had the chance to work alongside Tom Forster, the USA Gymnastics High Performance Director. Forster, who will ultimately choose the 2021 Olympic Team, was very impressed with Tava’s skills.

“I got to train with Tom Forster. He spent a lot of time with me and worked on two events with me. It was so cool and he corrected me on skills and his corrections actually worked. It felt like I was really in contact with Simone Biles,” Tava says.

Tava has big dreams for her career in gymnastics. The twelve year old currently doesn’t plan to compete in college, but she’d love to qualify for the US Olympic

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We are fortunate to have him create an illustration for our 150th Anniversary.

Special thanks the Hunkele Equities for their continued support as well.

The concept behind the Mount Olive anniversary illustration is the perpetual changing landscape of our town through the 4 seasons. Each season is unique in its look and the activities that we all engage in. “The width of the image allowed for each season’s visual representation: from Spring on the left through Winter on the right. This tree is real. It exists on the north eastern shore of Budd Lake. I can’t be

sure of its exact age, but I’ll bet it’s witnessed most of Mount Olive’s sun rises over the past 150 years.”

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1989 MOHS Grad’s Documentary is a Netflix Hit

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By Steve Sears f you’re a 1989 graduate of Mount Olive High School, you may remember a wise guy and class clown who spent his time in many a classroom maybe causing a ruckus.

That “wise guy” is now a filmmaker, writer, and producer, his name etched on many a project’s foundations.

Zeke Kamm has worked in Hollywood for over 20 years, and he’s written for shows that were Emmy Award nominated. Have you heard of “The Powerpuff Girls” and “The Weird Al Show”? His hand and pen created quite a few of the episodes, in addition to others.

His latest offering, a 2020 documentary called “The Last Blockbuster,” which he co-wrote with Director and Producer Taylor Morden, tells the story of the one remaining Blockbuster Video store.

It premiered five nights last July at a drive-in theater in Bend, Oregon, the town where the store is located. Every show sold out. The first week it was released to Netflix, it was viewed over 8 million times, and it catapulted the film to number four on the channel’s viewed shows for that week.

Ironically enough, both writer and director live in Bend, and Kamm, after a three-year period of non-stop work and travel, decided to take a week off and spend time with Morden.

Discussion ensued, Morden asking Kamm if he’d like to duo on a documentary about how Blockbuster Video stores were almost extinct. Kamm was unaware any were left, but when his friend confirmed that there was one, and it was right in Bend, Kamm said, “Yeah, let’s do it.’ And then we started working on trying to figure out what the story would be.”

Morden had initially approached the store, looked inside and saw people, wandered in asked Sandi Harding, the store manager, if he could interview her. Once she agreed, the project took off, and there were four years between that moment and the popular documentary being finished.

“All good documentaries are stories that need to be told,” says Kamm, who himself owns a very interesting back story. He grew up on the Flanders side of Mount Olive, right near the middle school, and he often trekked to the Ledgewood Circle Drive-in, building his interest

in the art of filmmaking. He started creating original flicks of his own in high school. “Silly little things” and “they really didn’t have strong stories, it was more just like things happening” is how he describes his modest beginnings. “When I was in high school,” he recalls, “my plan was to be a fine arts painter, and my art teacher at Mount Olive High said I had to take photography, even though I didn’t want to. He said it would make me a better painter. So I took photography, and I fell in love with photography. And I was like, ‘Maybe I want to be a fine arts photographer instead of a fine arts painter.’”

It gets more interesting. Kamm was not a good speller, and he was unaware at the time that he was dyslexic. “I was a terrible speller, it was very difficult for me to read at the time, and my English teacher in high school would, as a punishment, every word you spelled wrong on your spelling test, you would have to write that word in a sentence, and I would get most of the words wrong.” However, he turned the punishment into a positive. “(I wrote) a lot of sentences and it was very quickly that I decided to get back at him. I would write the sentences as a story. I’ve always been a skateboarder, and a bit of a punk at the time in high school, and so I wrote skate punk stories and ‘post-apocalyptic science fiction skating in the post-apocalyptic world’ kind of stories. And that’s why I fell in love with writing.

I really enjoyed it, so it was definitely those two things combined that, by the time I went to art school, I decided I wanted to make films where I could combine my love of photography and my love of storytelling.”

He lives the career and life he loves and, to an extent, Kamm has not changed much from high school. He wouldn’t have it any other way. “Someone posted on Facebook, ‘If you did now what you wanted to do when you were in high school, what would you be?’ And I wrote ‘Filmmaker who skateboards,’ and that’s exactly what I am. That’s what I was, and that’s what I am.”

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Zywicki Asks Murphy to Reconsider Mask Mandate for Schools

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By Megan Roche n a recent letter to Gov. Phil Murphy, Superintendent of Mount Olive Schools Rob Zywicki is urging him to reconsider the mask mandate for in person instruction in the fall.

“Our unvaccinated students can now participate in indoor contact sports such as wrestling and hockey, dine indoors in full capacity restaurants, and attend indoor social events outside of school all unmasked. Yet, our students must still wear masks during the entire school day in socially distanced classrooms that have MERV13 filtration,” Zywicki said in his letter.

Mount Olive Township schools have been operating in person since March 2021, while also keeping the option open for remote learning. The district has also implemented COVID-19 testing and antibody testing.

“We have been operating on a full-day unified in-person cohort schedule for PK12 families

who elect this option while maintaining a fully synchronous remote virtual cohort.

Along the way, we implemented on-campus COVID and antibody testing. We maintained and expanded our Response to Intervention programs to proactively tackle learning loss and shared our multiple measures of student progress via the recent NJDOE Road Forward data reporting pilot,” Zywicki says.

In June 2020, the Mount Olive Township school district officials and board of education had presented a plan to Trenton that had to be approved to start in person learning for the 2020-2021 school year.

“Our dedicated faculty and staff met the unprecedented challenges predicated by the pandemic undaunted. We safely implemented the Road Back guidance and have been serving lunch, playing sports, and providing specialized services the entire school year,” Zywicki shared.

Due to the confusion behind Murphy’s latest guidance, Zywicki and teachers within the district have been getting phone

calls and emails.

“Teachers, school nurses, and administrators are now left in the compromised position of having to address these contradictions with our students and parents,” Zywicki says.

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Zywicki’s letter to Murphy was dated May 27. As more information becomes available, there will be communication from the school district about what to expect come September for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

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Mt. Olive Teachers Selected as AP Exam Readers

ive Mount Olive High School teachers were selected as Advanced Placement Readers by the College Board. They will evaluate and score written exam responses in their respective subject areas, ensuring that students receive grades that accurately reflect college-level achievement.

The veteran faculty members, who all teach AP courses themselves, are Dan Grzywacz (AP United States History), Scott Phillips (AP Psychology), Erin Riley-Lepo, (AP Language and Composition), Todd Schultze, (AP Environmental Science), and Matt Vanzini (AP Music Theory).

“It is an extremely prestigious honor to be chosen as an AP Reader by the College Board,” said Mount Olive Superintendent Robert Zywicki, Ed.D. “It’s a recognition for the individual teacher, as well as, ther rigor of the curriculum of the school district.” Zywicki knows full well the significance of being named an AP Reader having served as a reader multiple times for AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics when he was a teacher. “These five teachers are truly exemplary educators. The success of their students, innovative teaching methods, and dedication have shown they are among Mount Olive’s finest.”

AP readers receive extensive training on exam scoring rubrics and have access to benchmark samples to use as guides. This knowledge provides them with extensive insight into the best ways to teach and assess their own students. AP Readers typically score exams for 7 hours over a 6 day session in June while also attending professional development seminars in the evening facilitated by top

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A record 423 students recently completed 750 AP Exams, a participation rate that is 83% higher than it was in 2016. While participation has increased so has exam performance. In 2020, 142 students were named AP Scholars for taking and passing multiple AP exams. In 2019, there were 115 students so honored.

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economic backgrounds participated in AP exams and courses. This has long been a district and school goal. In 2019 and 2020, Mount Olive was named to the AP Honor Roll by the College Board – a distinction that recognizes the district’s efforts in increasing the number of students from underrepresented demographics who take AP courses while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students passing the exam.

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The 200 Club of Morris County Announces its 50th Golden Celebration!

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A not-for-profit founded in 1971, the 200 Club’s Mission helps to provide financial support for spouses and dependents of Morris County heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty while valiantly responding and protecting Morris County citizenry. To date, the Club has disbursed over $5 million dollars for this worthy cause. Scholarships are also awarded to qualified dependents of our Morris County first responders on a merit basis and are anonymously assigned a number for the

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Given events of the past year, our first responder family has tougher jobs than ever before, and their stakes are more real than ever. Join us in acknowledging their daily risks in knowing they may not make it back home. Your ticket purchase, sponsorship and donation will make a world of difference to the spouses and dependent children of Morris County’s finest!

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Starts a Weekly Walking Club

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By Henry M. Holden re you looking for something to do in the early evenings; to get a little exercise, or just get out and enjoy the spring weather? Well, come join the St. Elizabeth’s (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish) Weekly Walkers.

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, once said, “All great thoughts are conceived while walking.” So, that should be a great motivator.

“We meet Monday and Wednesday evenings in the church parking lot to walk the property as a socially distanced walking group,” said Lynne Malandrino, an English teacher at Morris Hills High School.

Malandrino recently joined the Saint Elizabeth Advisory Board and they were meeting via Zoom. “We were trying to come up with some ideas to re-engage the community especially since this pandemic seems to be diminishing. We figured walking is one of the safest things to do outdoors,” Malandrino mentioned that she walks every night after dinner so she suggested that they could start a walking club. The board like the idea and asked her if she would spearhead the effort. “I said of course I would. The conversation does not have to be religious as we want to encourage as many groups to form and walk with us at

whatever pace they want,” “I started the group with another parishioner, Joy Rastiello, in early April. I encourage the group to do as much or as little as they want. My son used Google Earth, and we mapped out the parking lot.

Six times around the perimeter of the lot is a mile!

We gather in the parking lot of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, in Flanders, at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, weather permitting. It is a very informal event. People of all ages are invited. They can even gather on other days if they like.”

“We started our first walk on April 12, with two people, but it did not stay small, long. The next night we had four people, then it grew to six, and it is still growing.

What we’re doing is walking at our own pace and linking up with someone who basically walks at the same pace.”

Right now, Malandrino admits that most of the people are senior citizens, over 55, and most of them are women. “We have had a few men come but mostly we are senior citizens. We have had some younger people come just last week, but it’s open to anybody and we encourage them to bring a friend,” “There are people out there that are still worried about the COVID virus and are afraid to leave their homes and venture out very

often. Right now, we can walk outdoors, we can enjoy the spring weather, and maybe some people would feel a little safer,” she said.

When the weather is bad, they use Facebook and Flocknote to communicate.

“I am trying to encourage people to walk.

Right now, there are people who want to walk other nights, so we are encouraging them to do so.”

“We have a Rosary group, and they are contemplating joining us when the weather gets a little better. Walking with us is like having a walking rosary.”

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“It seems to be organic with people just pairing up. The group ranges in age and some walk briskly and some do not. They just want to get out there and stretch a little and walk at a leisurely pace,” “I think walking is a low-risk healthy exercise that has several health benefits.

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Hackettstown Woman Seeks to Help Physically Disabled Kids Become Junior Team Members

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By Steve Sears ackettstown’s Kerry Boyle on April 18, 2021 posted on Facebook, seeking individuals to start a mentoring or sponsorship program through sports in hers and surrounding towns for physically disabled kids.

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Therefore, she with her start-up program has instead opted to focus on the local area.

“I’m looking to do it with just local high schools or colleges in the area that want to their sports team to be a big brother to a physically handicapped kid.”

Boyle mentioned in her post coaches of teams, but also students who study in the area of special needs to aid in the start-up phase when ready. She has thus far approached West Morris Central High School, and the local Elks club has offered to help out with t-shirts and banners.

Boyle explains what she hopes the physically disabled will get out of the program, using Teddy as an example.

“He loves sports, which is why I went in this direction. He’s got his TV on ESPN and he loves it, so even if he was sitting on the sidelines at a football game in his wheelchair to cheer on the team and if they get a touchdown they can be like, ‘Hey

Teddy, we did it!’ A feeling of inclusivity.”

“There’s plenty of programs for autism and stuff like that,” Boyle adds, “but really nothing for just physically disabled kids who are in there.”

While currently looking at Hackettstown, Long Valley, Mount Olive, and the Washington Township communities, Boyle says if the idea works and does gain traction and there’s a lot of involvement, she’d hope to expand outside that area with something bigger, and maybe even further grow a program at a current school with her idea.

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For now, loving baby steps. “There’s plenty of handicapped kids around here and you don’t see them because they go to different schools,” says Boyle, “and they’re hard to get out into public with equipment and such. He (Teddy) is home a lot and he can definitely cheer up some kids.”

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Little Free Library Boxes

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

Many people donate books to public libraries for their used books sales or share their books with friends and family, but this unique idea shares books with the neighborhood or anyone who stops their car, to try a book.

Maybe you are walking your dog or just taking a healthy walk. The little wooden box, stained and sturdy, may have a book for you. It may say, “Take one, leave one” painted near the

up all over the world! On my recent visits to some local Free Libraries, I found one with a riddle written on the side panels as an added fun feature. Each library had a variety of books: paperbacks, hardcovers, children’s books and even bookmarks!

Little Free Library structures can be purchased or it could be fun to build

one of your own- a great DIY family project – Kids can even help paint it!

It is best to check with your town for any zoning restrictions and to use Littlefreelibrary.org to guide you in how to register your library. Then you will become a charter member with an official library.

Now you are the steward or caretaker of your library.

Think of neighbors who may not be able to get to a library or a way to give away the books you have stored for so long but do not want to discard in the trash. Neighbors will be sure to support and enjoy your library. We can all share in simple cost-free ways. What could be better than sharing a book?

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Some books have intriguing Post-Its on them: Surprise Ending! Lots of twists and turns! Funny and captivating! Others are wellworn favorites waiting to be shared.

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Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand

hat does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought about by their combat experience? A lot, actually.

That is because one organization, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), is busy delivering thousands of arts-and-crafts therapy kits to veterans each month, and most kits are made largely from recycled materials.

The kits provide an important therapeutic benefit for veterans and active-duty military recovering from wounds, injuries and the long-term psychological effects of warfare, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Heal Vets kits include leatherwork, models, woodwork, jewelry, painting, needlecrafts, poster art, scrapbooks and more, and are created from materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfills.

Heal Vets has been doing this work for 50 years, and commitment to environmental sustainability has become an important and growing part of its mission.

“Over the last five years, we have recycled almost one million pounds of materials,” says Joe McClain, retired Navy captain and CEO of Heal Vets. “By upcycling, we responsibly utilize numerous materials,

mostly textiles, one of the biggest contributors to landfill waste in the US.” Indeed, since 2017, Heal Vets has worked with partner organizations to repurpose the extraordinary amounts of potential landfill waste, including: • 300,000 pounds of leather from airplane seats. Southwest Airlines and Arise Foundation have donated leather from airplane seats since 2018. These materials are used to make wallets, footballs, and components for moccasins, such as liners and insoles.

• 55,216 pounds of tanned deer skins.

The Elks, a partner since 2002, donates tanned deer skins from Elks Lodge members around the country that are used to make moccasins, wheelchair gloves, dreamcatchers, pouches and more.

• 454,500 pounds of upholstery. Since 2017, La Z Boy has donated upholstery fabric that Heal Vets uses in kits to make messenger bags, oven mitts, bowl cozies and more.

• 112,416 pounds of cabinets. Since 2019, American Woodmark has donated cabinets, which have been repurposed for wood kits to make items like boxes and birdhouses.

• 40,000 pounds of automobile seats.

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Since 2019, Magna has donated auto seats used to make purse kits.

Heal Vets is seeking new partners for its dual mission of helping veterans heal and contributing to a sustainable economy.

Businesses can donate materials that reduce their environmental impact and support the recovery of veterans who have served their country and need to recover fully from the visible and invisible wounds

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“Environmental sustainability has taken on a new meaning for us because it relates directly to our mission,” says McClain. “To us, sustainability means ensuring both the long-term existence of our natural resources and the well-being of the veterans we serve.” (StatePoint)

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How to Combat Allergies and Support Health All Year

sed as a remedy for centuries, propolis is a bee product increasingly turning heads in the scientific community. Here’s what the research says about how propolis can potentially support health during the warm weather months, as well as year-round: The Research • An April 2021 case report published in Acta Medica Mediterranea about a patient at the Ahi Evran University Hospital, showed the potential of Anatolian propolis to be used as an adjuvant therapeutic agent in COVID-19 infections.

• Other research conducted in 2021 at Black Sea Technical University concluded that Anatolian propolis has the potential to prevent the entry of the virus causing COVID-19 into the host. Additionally, a 2020 review article published by Melbourne University scientists concluded that PAK1-blockers like propolis could serve as potential therapeutic agents against COVID-19.

• Authors of a Hodeidah University study suggest that propolis is an effective antimicrobial agent to support the treatment of throat infections caused by bacterial and candidal species in children.

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Budd Lake Woman’s Selfless Act Brings Nonverbal Communication Board to Turkey Brook and Flanders Parks

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By Jillian Risberg t was October 2020 when Danielle Fico Woelki saw a Facebook post about a St. Louis, Missouri school that installed a communication sign for children on the Autism spectrum who have trouble expressing themselves.

And it was right then and there that she knew she had to do something locally to help.

“Just the thought of a child not being able to communicate correctly truly broke my heart,” Fico Woelki says.

So the Budd Lake woman messaged Mayor Rob Greenbaum, who directed her to his Special Projects Coordinator/Assistant Lisa Brett.

Brett took an interest in Fico Woelki’s inquiry and brought it to fruition.

“We emailed back and forth over the past few months; I knew I had to remain persistent, there was no way I was giving up on this,” says the jewelry designer. “And she always responded with updates. I almost cried when I was told it was done.”

It has always been and always will be when a resident is in need they are there to serve the community and that is what they do, the Special Projects Coordinator says.

But before any request proceeds, Brett says it is evaluated individually and really depends upon what it is…

“As long as it’s in the best interest of the community and something like this is definitely in the best interest of the community,” she says.

According to the Autism Awareness Centre, autism is a lifelong, non-progressive neurological disorder typically appearing before the age of three. This developmental disability significantly affects verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction.

Undertaking this was a big deal… and for Fico Woelki to be able to help the greater Mount Olive community means so much.

“This was a very significant moment for me,” she says, of the communication board. “It is a voice for the children that have trouble expressing themselves verbally and can assist the adults to understand as well.”

Once she posted on Facebook that the sign had been erected, her joy was indescribable.

“I made a positive impact on my community. Our children can play safely on the playground, play joyfully without getting frustrated that people won’t understand them when trying to communicate,” says the jewelry designer.

As a moderator on the Mount Olive Community Facebook Page, it all started when Fico Woelki posted the article about the communication board (that she first spotted on Karen Shunk McConnell’s wall) and she commented that they definitely need that in Mount Olive, which elicited a positive response from everyone.

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Nonverbal Communication Board... continued from page 28 Budd Lake woman says.

And she got her wish — a board was installed at Turkey Brook Park on May 4 and at Flanders Park on May 7.

“The sign consists of core words and common playground words along with pictures to help communicate, including ‘he/she/yes/no/look/help’ and the second column has swings/ball/happy/thirsty/ restroom,” says the jewelry designer.

She says pulling this off was a team effort and she’s incredibly grateful to all

those who helped bring her dream to life, including Nicole Spaldo, who created a post that read: ‘Danielle Fico Woelki has a dream of making a sign like this a reality at Turkey Brook Park, can anyone help.’

Spaldo connected her with Elizabeth Meininger from the Mount Olive Recreation Center.

“Meininger emailed asking if I wanted anything specific on the sign, so I sent her my original post with the communication board (article),” Fico Woelki says.

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“The one at Turkey Brook is adhered to the fence in a central location,” she says. “The one at Flanders — our Parks and Grounds gentleman made a frame, so it’s double-sided; they can see it from the playground side and also the swing side.”

Recreation had never done anything like this before.

“It was never brought to our attention,” says Meininger, adding that they soon learned several of the signs are included when one purchases playground equipment.

“But we couldn’t add it to our existing swing-sets, because it would change the format. Then we were trying to figure out how can we do this because we thought it was a great idea. Just one more element to help the children of Mount Olive.”

And Brett says Recreation did a great job.

“There’s a need for that from the community, so we incorporate all the departments and under the mayor’s administration we make sure it happens,” she says.

For Fico Woelki, that kind of camaraderie is everything.

“Really shows what a great community we have right here in Mount Olive and makes me so happy to be a part of this town.”

Selflessness is just the jewelry designer’s nature.

She creates rosaries and ‘sensory soothers’ for children and adults out of gemstones/crystals —Amethyst, Sodalite, Quartz, Hematite and many others.

“These bracelets are designed with faceted beads, which have a calming effect when held in your hand,” Fico Woelki says.

As she reflects on the communication board experience, her greatest hope going forward is for people to have empathy and acceptance of others.

She encourages that by sharing interactive posts and inspiring quotes daily on the Mount Olive Community Facebook Page, something she has been doing since the onset of COVID, the jewelry designer’s way of helping others cope with being stuck in the house.

“In which multiple members have thanked me, saying they look forward to starting off their day reading my positive messages,” she says. “Ultimately I just try to bring our beautiful community together.”

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3 Grilling Hacks for Delicious, Plant-Based Summer Menus

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

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

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

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

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

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Did You Know?

he pinnacle of birthday celebrations, if there’s no piñata to break open, is when the birthday cake comes out and party attendees serenade the guest of honor. The song everyone harmonizes to is among the most widely recognized and well-loved tunes in the world. The “birthday song,” also known as “Happy Birthday to You,” is in the public domain in the United States and the European Union. The song originally was penned as a classroom greeting song titled “Good Morning to All,” written by sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Both were educators and developed unique teaching strategies to assist students. The song was composed by Mildred and the lyrics were written by Patty to be used in kindergarten classrooms.

It is unclear who changed the lyrics and turned the song into a birthday ditty, as none of the earliest references to the song included credits or copyright notices.

Two tales circulate regarding the eventual copyright of the song. One has The Summy Company registering a copyright in 1935, crediting authors Preston Ware Orem and Mrs. R. R. Forman. The other says Jessica Hill, sister to Mildred and Patty, who was working with publisher Clayton F. Summy Company, copyrighted and published “Happy Birthday to You” in 1935. Eventually Warner Chappell bought the company that was originally The Summy Company, and argued the birthday song was under copyright until 2030, making performances of the song illegal without paying royalties.

However, a federal judge ruled in 2015 that Warner Chappell’s claim to a copyright on the song was not valid. The judge ruled its registration only covered a specific piano version, not the melody and lyrics. Therefore, “Happy Birthday to You” can be sung both privately and publicly without being subject to royalties or other restrictions.

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Hope One Initiative: Warren County’s New Secret Weapon for War on Drugs

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By Jillian Risberg cross the state, the Hope One Initiative brings lifesaving resources to those struggling with drug use and addiction. Parent to Parent Addiction Services can now take their services on the road to prevent overdoses and death in Warren County.

“This van personally and professionally means the world to us as we both as parents had children who suffered from substance use and wished we had more information and resources and knowledge,” says co-director, Helen Carey.

“We felt this van and its outreach will really help so many who have nowhere to turn or have no social media or way of getting to an office for help. Having the walk up and going straight to treatment is a game-changer and we hope to save many lives but even just one life would be so worth it” They are offering HOPE because they say recovery can and does happen.

According to Warren County Sheriff James McDonald, Sr., the Hope One Recovery Van came to be because of the hard work and dedication of two individuals, and the generosity of several business leaders and members of the Warren County Community.

For one of those individuals, Douglas Steinhardt, Esq., former Mayor of Lopatcong, his greatest hope is the same hope he has for the Parent to Parent van: that we never need it.

“Sadly, we know that’s not the case, not yet anyway

and maybe not ever,” Steinhardt says. “But, in the meantime, it’s my hope that the Task Force (the Warren County Addiction Awareness Task Force) continues to be an effective instrument in the tool box of resources needed to educate and provide addiction and mental health services in Warren County.”

Of the van, Commissioner Jason Sarnoski (the other individual) agrees, “Having a mobile resource like this is critical. (It) will help break down one more barrier to recovery.”

Parent to Parent was able to purchase the van with the assistance of Smith Motors Ford and a major foundation, grant, donations and fundraising.

The van will allow them to provide urgently needed recovery services to those most vulnerable, homeless or in rural areas, according to Carey and co-director, Debi Natale, who added that total overdose deaths for 2020 were 36, up from the 2019 total of 20.

The increasing number of overdose deaths in Warren County prompted the Commissioner and Steinhardt to start the Task Force.

“I know many close friends and family that also experienced tragedy due to overdoses and I felt we could do more as a County to prevent these deaths,” says Sarnoski.

This all hits close to home for Steinhardt, who continues to fight the drug war.

“I lost my cousin to addiction and suicide. He never had a chance to raise a family or see my wife and me raise mine.”

Families across Warren County and around the State are ravaged by the scourge of addiction.

“As long as I have the ability to help save one person or one family from the clutches of addiction or stigma of seeking mental health services, I will,” he says.

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Hope One Initiative... continued from page 34 to us as we both as parents had children who suffered from substance use and wished we had more information and resources and knowledge,” says Carey.

“We felt this van and its outreach will really help so many who have nowhere to turn or have no social media or way of getting to an office for help. Having the walk up and going straight to treatment is a game-changer and we hope to save many lives but even just one life would be so worth it.”

“I have been able to witness both personally and professionally lives lost or destroyed through addiction,” says McDonald, Sr. “This Van will allow their program to

go where they are needed most throughout the County and provide immediate placement in a treatment facility for those seeking help. The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, and Warren County Police Chiefs Association support their efforts.”

When it comes to the war on drugs, Sarnoski says the situation in Warren County has become very critical.

“Narcan deployments are far too frequent,” he says.

“The drugs keep getting more potent and dangerous and people need resources to combat this epidemic. Organizing on every level of government is critical to fighting this battle.”

The lives of his family, friends and every resident of

Warren County are what drives the Commissioner.

“We recently began an Overdose Fatality Review Team with top level stakeholders to analyze deaths in Warren County and how they could have been prevented,” says Sarnoski. “This will help us make policy decisions that will better help us fight this battle in the future.”

Steinhardt was extremely proud to join Carey, Natale and the hard working folks at Parent to Parent to dedicate their new service van.

“These wonderful women turned their personal tragedies into community triumph and we owe them a debt of gratitude,” the attorney says.

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A Father’s Day Story

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By Richard Mabey Jr. here was a sadness that was deeply hidden beneath Romero’s smile.

It dwelt within his eyes. Although he seemed to be a happy young man, there were invisible tears rolling down his cheeks. It was the Summer of 2012, I was 58 years old. I had just begun my job as a Security Guard in my gated community in Central Florida. My Gatehouse was one of the busier gatehouses of the village.

A person could set his watch by Romero. He would come by my Gatehouse at 7:00 in the morning, on his way to work, and then again at high noon, on his lunch break. Romero worked for one of these big landscaping companies. When the temperature hit a hundred degrees, and higher at times, Romero was out there mowing lawns. I once asked him how many lawns he mowed in a day. He simply replied, “about 20 to 30, Mr. Richard.”

I would often tell Romero to simply call me Richard. He would reply, “okay Mr. Richard.” We went through that routine at least a couple of dozen times. Romero first began stopping by my Gatehouse for a few minutes to talk with me, in the early

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As time rolled by, our friendship grew, and Romero would stop by and eat his lunch inside my Gatehouse. Romero would tell me that he left Mexico when he was seven years old, with his mom and dad and brother and sister. His dad had passed away several years ago. Romero was a hard-working young man. He once told me his age, he was all of 20 years old. At one point it occurred to me that I wasn’t just old enough to be his father, I was old enough to be his grandfather.

I often told Romero that he and his brother should go out and buy a lawnmower, even if it was an old lawnmower, and start their own little landscaping business. Romero would often reply, “Mr. Richard, I could never do that.” I would reply, with a caring voice, “why not” I usually brought a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to work for lunch.

I would take a bite of my sandwich in the momentary lulls when there were no vehicles passing by my Gatehouse.

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by comparison. I would let him use the microwave oven in the Gatehouse to warm up his lunch. Romero would bring in such a variety of Mexican favorites every day, including tortillas, tacos, burritos, flautas,

tamales, and a host of other delicious foods.

Then one day, Romero told me that he felt sorry for me eating a peanut continued on page 37

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A Father’s Day Story... continued from page 36 butter and jelly sandwich every day. “Mr. Richard, I brought some lunch in for you.

You can’t be eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day.” I thanked Romero and told him that it was very thoughtful of him. Romero simply replied, “Mr. Richard, you like a father to me.” I nearly cried.

Dozens and dozens of times, I told Romero that he should start his own lawn mowing business. I told him that I would

hand out business card for him, to as many people as I could. Romero’s battle cry was, “Mr. Richard, I could never do that.” Again and again, I would reply, “why not?”

I will remember this moment for a long, long time. Romero came to my Gatehouse, driving his old pickup truck. In his truck bed sat an old lawnmower. Romero stopped and happily announced that he had started his own landscaping business.

I told him how proud I was of him.

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“I could have never done it without you encouraging me, Mr. Richard. You’re like a father to me,” Romero joyously tole me. Romero’s words touched the fiber and sinew of my heart.

Romero and his brother worked hard to see their little landscaping business grow. I was all so very proud of Romero. Then one day, my boss stopped by my Gatehouse.

He parked his car in the little parking space just a few yards behind my Gatehouse. As he walked toward me, I could tell that he had something heavy on his mind.

Mr. Andrews walked into my Gatehouse, sat down, looked outside the big front window, and then said to me as I stood there operating the gate for vehicles passing by, “Richard, there’s some big changes being made.”

A moment of silence fell between us.

“The big wheels are moving everyone around. When you come back on your shift, you’ll report to the Caroline Gate. The details are spelled out in this memo here.”

Upon which my boss took out a sheet of paper from his shirt pocket, unfolded it and placed it on my desk. He stood up and walked to the doorway.

“Look Richard, I know you like working this Gatehouse. If it was up to me, I’d keep you here. But the ivy tower’s got this idea of moving everyone around.”

“I understand, no problem,” I replied to Mr. Andrews.

Mr. Andrews walked by me through the doorway, took a few steps toward his car, turned around and said to me, “keep up the good work. See you on your next shift.” I said goodbye to Mr. Andrews, and he continued to walk to his car. It was now an hour before my shift was over. I would have the next three days off, never to return to full time scheduling at the Morse South Gatehouse.

I was never to see Romero again. The Villages is a big place. In spirit, I reflect upon Romero’s words, “Mr. Richard, you like a father to me.” On Father’s Day, in 2013, Romero gave me a prayer card from his church, stating that a Father’s Day prayer was said for me. To this day, I cherish that card.

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I moved to Mount Olive in 2004 with my wife Mary Lalama and our family of 5 children.

Along with my wife we publish Mt Olive Life Newspapers as well as other newspapers in areas of North Jersey.

In 2011 I ran for council to serve the residents of Mt Olive. I am currently the Town Council President and have that privilege of serving for the past 7 years.

When you serve in a local community it is about keeping residents safe, providing the services as well as representing all residents that live in our great township.

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Brian Hanlon Hometown: Holmdel, NJ

rian Hanlon was on his way back to a Pennsylvania hotel to do this “NJ Starz” interview, but he didn’t rush. Instead, he took the back roads through state parks, admiring the beauty in the trees and nature.

“I was coming from the (Washington) D.C, area, because I was visiting with Dominique Dawes, a great. great individual.”

It was the next assignment for the popular sculptor. But the fact that a guy, who creates such nice, prominent sculptures as an end result - although as he’s creating, he sees the beauty as he goes along – saw many trees as he took those back roads, all of which started with a seed, just as his creations start in a way with a seed, well…that’s pretty cool. “It was beautiful,” he says.

‘She is,” he says, speaking again about Dawes, the 1996 Olympics Gymnastics Gold medalist, “a special human being. A really unique person.”

And so is the 60-year-old Hanlon, a Garden State, Middlesex County guy raised in Holmdel. The list of folks that he’s sculpted figures of is like a “Who’s Who” of his realm of the art world. Evander Holyfield, Yogi Berra, Shaquille O’Neal are some of the biggies.

And the places, too, are a “What’s What.” He’s the Official Sculptor of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Rose Bowl, the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor, and some of his work is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Hanlon loves his family, loves his work, loves New Jersey, loves telling stories through his art. The passion, the excitement, rings out as he speaks.

“I’m a (class of) ‘79er from Holmdel,” Hanlon says. Speaking of sculpture and maybe even architecture, his stomping grounds were the early days of the former Garden State Arts Center. “Oh my gosh – when there was that four-foot fence we used to jump and get chased by the state troopers? At least a half dozen shows,” he claims, while laughing.

“I’m proud that I grew up in Holmdel, it’s really my connection to nature. I mean, the town was so undeveloped back in the ‘70s. Every day was an adventure walking in the woods, you know?”

Hanlon had a pretty normal childhood. “Playing sports and playing outside almost every day; different than today, no technology,” says Hanlon, who was born in Jersey City. “Pick up games in the neighborhood, no play dates. I was never a part of a play date.

I was a part of pickup games, though, and playing organized sports, I mean every season.

Definitely a three-season guy.”

He stuck to track and field and cross country, and his attraction to art started at Holmdel High School. “I had a great art teacher in high school, and a good teacher can really make a difference, and I was lucky to have that, really.” Her name was Barbara Fehres. “She was a great ceramic artist, and she really introduced me to my love of clay. And then Brookdale (Community College) was part two where I had a teacher who really helped me understand clay as a three-dimensional form. So it really goes like this: Holmdel High School, Brookdale Community College, Kean College for a short time while I was an iron

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worker and a teamster, and went on to Boston University full-time at age 25.” Tony Glaser was the BCC prof. “He just retired. He was a most revered professor there, he really was.”

Hanlon has created over 500 art pieces for private and public spaces since 1986, so he celebrates an anniversary of 35 years since his first official project, which can be seen at Monmouth University in West Long Branch.

The “Involved Student” lounges on the back lawn of the campus while reading a book, a gym bag behind her head, soccer ball under her legs. The model, the former Michele Adamkowski, is now Michele Hanlon. “It’s Erlanger Garden,” Hanlon says.

“That was literally one of the first three things I ever made, period.

I think that’s the beginning of - I don’t know if genre is the right literary word - my way of telling stories through sculpture, which is what I do as opposed to other artists who sort of maybe decorate a landscape. The “Involved Student,’ it’s a concept. It’s a story of as a student, if you don’t get involved, you miss the experience of college. She (Michele) actually was not just the model; she was ‘living’ it. She was an athlete, and an RA, and she was a very good student. So, this statue is someone reading in between class and practice. She has always been a grounding source for me. She is my best friend, and best source for humility and being grounded.” The couple has been married since 1991 and they have five children. “My oldest is Molly, who’s a Rutgers grad, and my second is Maggie, who’s a Monmouth grad. And my third is Luke, and he is a first responder, my son Declan is a student at Penn State, and then May is an eighth grader.”

The Hanlon Sculpture Studio, where bronze sculptures, granite monuments, and trophies are created, is located in Toms River, and it is there that Hanlon does waterbased clay sculptures known as American Realism. “My motivation for art is to tell a story,” he explains. “And I think the backstory of the sculpture is more interesting than the sculpture, usually. All of these people I sculpted have wonderful backstories and have contributed to our intellectual and spiritual landscape in a profound way.” He refers to Dominique Dawes again. “She is not just an athlete. This is a shining example of the pursuit of excellence, and that will be the theme of the statue. Medals from the Olympics, and a national championship all around (1994) which is the ultimate thing to do as a gymnast. Instead of retiring into the sunset, she opens up two gyms in her hometown.”

“And that’s the point, to give back. I love that. So that’s a good example of why I’m motivated to build these. I think these historical markers should be out there to educate and inspire the viewer.”

Each work of art takes him approximately 8 months to complete, and he normally does 8 to 10 projects a year. What’s the key, the most important thing? “My biggest, my continued on page 43

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It is I think the best municipal tribute to veterans in our whole country. It’s a really special monument.”

Nationwide, it’s the Rose Bowl site and the Broncos project. “I have about 50 busts on the property on portent steel pillars,” he says of the latter. At the Rose Bowl, there’s three. “Jackie Robinson as a football player; Keith Jackson as the monumental announcer he was, a beloved man; and the ‘99ers, the women’s’ World Cup soccer team and it’s Brandi Chastain sliding in the grass.”

And who’s to come? Who would he like to do as a statue? He doesn’t hesitate. “Maybe someday I’ll pay tribute to New Jersey’s greatest artist. That would be Bruce Springsteen. I think he’s New Jersey’s greatest artist. Oh my god, the guy is amazing. And the sculpture would not be for him, but about him and about New Jersey music.”

While understanding what he does is very important to himself and others, when asked what’s really tops in his life at this moment, again he doesn’t hesitate. “Oh, family. Always family, first and foremost. That’s a no brainer.”

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initial feeling is, ‘I better get his likeness right.’ I mean, I feel really good about the things I’m making and have made but, you know, it’s mostly the responsibility part like, ‘Wow I better get this likeness right because, you know, this is a big responsibility.’ And I want this sculpture to make people feel good when they see it, too.”

One thing Hanlon enjoys is visiting a figure he has sculpted at its site, and hearing others nearby comment on it without them knowing his hands were the creator of it. “It’s good,” he claims, “it’s affirmation, which is a positive fuel for anyone’s soul.”

Hanlon isn’t thinking about retiring. What he does isn’t a job, but a lifestyle. It’s a huge part of him. “No, I think I’ll keep going.” And he’s got works in progress “down the shore.” “I will be putting in the ground a sculpture of a very successful basketball coach named Leon Barmore. That’s from Louisiana Tech, and his winning percentage upon retirement was the highest in NCAA history: .869. It’s women’s basketball.” He then adds, “I’m doing a project for Purina right now to celebrate the 4H tradition. It’s a farm girl and farm boy.”

For Hanlon, it’s difficult selecting a favorite among his work in New Jersey and nationally. In addition to sports figures, Hanlon has also done Pope John Paul II, firefighter memorials in Delaware and Massachusetts, college mascot statues and more. “In the state, I have

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By Richard Mabey Jr. ometimes we may think that miracles are reserved for burning bushes, or the parting of a sea, or when a man gets swallowed by a whale and survives, or the storming seas are calmed. But perhaps, modern miracles abound all around us, and we just miss seeing them. I personally think that the 1969 New York Mets were a modern miracle.

One such modern miracle unfolded before my very eyes in January of 1986.

My father, who was then Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170, appointed one of the senior scouts, Richard Kwiatkowski, to be the Captain of the Senior Klondike Derby Team. Richard was a very smart boy. He was about 14 years old at the time. He was a rather quiet lad, studious, hard working, and he took scouting very seriously. He had a quiet confidence about him. Richard wasn’t outgoing or dynamic. But, in his own way, he was a very strong leader.

I saw a lot of myself, from when I was that age, in Richard. Obviously, we shared the same first name. We were both quiet and unassuming. We both knew our scouting skills, forward and backward. So, in October of 1985, when Boy Scout Troop 170 began preparing for the big upcoming

Klondike Derby, I was very honored to help and guide Richard Kwiatkowski, in his big responsibility of being the Captain of the Senior Klondike Derby Team.

I drew upon my own experience of serving as the Captain of the Senior Klondike Team, from back in January of 1971. I had thought up a distinct philosophy of “divide and conquer.” My plan, back then, was for every scout to be focused and specialized in a very specific scouting skill. The Klondike Derby trail was a rugged six miles. It required the scouts to pull a Klondike sled across the rocky terrain, through the thick forest of the infamous Boy Scout Camp Allamuchy.

There were 12 towns in all. Each town spread apart, almost exactly a half-mile from the next town. As I remember, some of the towns specialized in flag signaling, first aid, nature, pioneering, safety, scout history, knot tying, physical fitness, map and compass, and a few other scouting skills. There were eight scouts on a Klondike Derby Team, and this included the Captain.

I remember sharing my philosophy of “divide and conquer” with Richard Kwiatkowski, back all those years ago.

Richard, Dad, and I sat at one of the small folding tables, at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal

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And it all worked! In January of 1986, at the official Boy Scout Klondike Derby competition of the Boonton District, Boy Scout Troop 170’s senior team won First Place! To the best of my knowledge, it was the first time a Senior Klondike Derby Team from Boy Scout Troop 170 had won First Place! It was an amazing achievement. You see, the Boonton District consisted of well over 30 scout troops.

At the next Court of Honor of Troop 170, Richard Kwiatkowski presented my dad with the silver pan, First Place Award!

It was a far cry from polite applause that followed. The scouts, the Committeemen, the parents, the siblings of the scouts, all loudly applauded, cheered, and whistled out loud, right after Richard presented Dad with the First Place Klondike Derby Silver Pan. After all the cups and glasses were washed. After everything was cleaned up.

Dad, Richard, and I had a little moment of shared, quiet congratulations. And, I remember this all so well, Richard quietly said to my dad, “Mr. Mabey, I learned so much about leadership from you and your son.” Dad looked at Richard and simply said, “you’ve accomplished something great, Richard, you really have.”

As I drove home with Dad that night, my father told me that he was glad to have me part of Troop 170. Dad told me that he was grateful for all the work that I had put in, behind the scenes, to guide Richard Kwiatkowski to become a good leader. I still cherish the memory of that moment.

Today, Richard Kwiatkowski is a professional writer. I am immensely proud of his success. From time to time, we keep in touch via Facebook or email. My father touched the lives of hundreds upon hundreds of men, from when they were scouts of the great Boy Scout Troop 170.

Something that, after all these years, still holds a dear and precious place in my heart.

Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer.

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hroughout this past year, teachers have been tasked with conducting hybrid or fully remote learning while guiding students through a global pandemic and nationwide social injustices. Amid such challenges, teachers have developed unique ways to stay resilient, while also driving engagement for students.

One program in particular, The Lead4Change Student Leadership Program, provides free leadership curriculum along with opportunities for students to pilot service-learning projects through collaboration, critical thinking, problemsolving and reflection. Teachers are using tools like this program to encourage students in making an impact in their local communities.

Treena Edwards, a teacher at Lithia Springs High School in Lithia Springs, Ga., explained how Lead4Change allowed her to gain a greater connection with her students.

“When I got back to school and discovered there were some students who were homeless, without food and clothes, and hurting emotionally, it opened my eyes that I needed to do what I could to make a difference,” says Edwards. “Our high school is a Title I school where a large majority of the student population is on free or reduced lunch. We have a food bank located in the school to help those students. Ever since the pandemic began, it’s been low on supplies.”

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At Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Va., teacher David Thaw explained the whirlwind of teaching during the pandemic and how he ultimately rose to the challenge and learned from his students. “Most of us felt like we were jumping out of a plane and hoped our parachute would work when pulled,” says Thaw. “But what happened was amazing. As much grace I showed my students, they showed me an equal amount of grace and more.”

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Teacher Holly Hartman of Eastern Lebanon County High School in East Lebanon, Pa., was able to reignite her passion for teaching. “Developing connections virtually is so difficult, but Lead4Change gave me and my students a reason to be in class,” says Hartman. “It brought purpose to the work my students were doing, and they liked knowing they could still make a difference in their community, despite the challenges the pandemic posed.”

This program has allowed educators to reinforce students’ immense potential to make a difference on important issues facing their communities.

“We are inundated with research reports advising Gen Z students are clueless about societal concerns,” explains Kenia Brown, a teacher at Plantation Middle School in Plantation, Fla. “I found just the opposite. Students were very aware of current events and civic mindedness and thanks to Lead4Change, I actually feel much better about the direction of society.”

Brown’s students formed the “Motivational Mondays” team, which promoted positive interpersonal communication within their community by spreading words of kindness on Mondays. The students’ efforts were awarded by Lead4Change as one of the grand prizewinning teams of the Lead4Change Challenge, earning a $10,000 grant for the nonprofit of their choice. However, the students’ impact on the local community and leadership skills acquired were rewards in of themselves.

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