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Former Pequannock Nurse Beats COVID-19

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A VIEW FROM THE LEFT

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istory can be cruel. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., who was unquestionably America’s most prominent prophet and practitioner of nonviolence, was followed by riots, arson and looting in 168 American cities and towns. The numbers are staggering: 2,600 fires were set; 21,700 people were injured; 2,600 were arrested; 39 were killed. One city that was spared all that in the days following King’s murder was Indianapolis. Credit for that must be given to the citizens of Indiana’s capital city and to its leaders, both black and white, and also to a remarkable American political leader, who, on that April night in 1968, delivered the news of King’s death to an Indianapolis rally of mostly African Americans. Here, speaking with neither prepared text nor teleprompter, is what this white American presidential candidate said that terrible evening: “I have bad news for you, for all of our fellow citizens, and people who love peace all over the world, and that is that Martin Luther King was shot and killed tonight. Martin Luther King dedicated his life to love and to justice for his fellow human beings, and he died because of that effort.” Then sensitive to those present who were hearing from him the tragic news, this American politician continued: “For those of you who are black and are tempted to be filled with hatred and distrust at the injustice of such an act, against all white people, I can only say that I feel in my own heart the same kind of feeling. I had a member of my family killed, but he was killed by a white man.” Thus, for the first time since that awful day in Dallas some four and a half years earlier, Sen. Robert Kennedy referred publicly to the assassination of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. “What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence

Mark Shields or lawlessness but love and wisdom and compassion toward one another and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or they be black.” Kennedy then spoke directly to those within the sound of his voice: “So, I shall ask you tonight to return home, to say a prayer for the family of Martin Luther King, that’s true, but more importantly to say a prayer for our own country, which all of us love -- a prayer for understanding and that compassion of which I spoke.” Full disclosure: I worked for Robert Kennedy in that 1968 campaign, which would end just two months after King’s assassination, once again from an assassin’s bullets in a Los Angeles hotel kitchen. Robert Kennedy was not a perfect public servant. Like all of us, he was fallible and flawed. But in Indianapolis on that April night, Robert Kennedy, with empathy earned in his own and the nation’s earlier tragedy and with simple eloquence, gave us the timeless example of what true political leadership can be. We could use some more right now. To find out more about Mark Shields and read his past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2020 MARK SHIELDS DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS.COM

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ear law-abiding Americans: You have done nothing wrong. Being white is not a crime. Being a Trump voter is not a crime. Being a police officer sworn to “protect and serve” every day is not a crime. Being a non-white police officer proud to uphold and enforce law and order is not a crime. Being a black or brown or yellow American who rejects excusing criminal behavior is not a crime. Rejecting collective guilt is not a crime. Refusing to acknowledge “white privilege” when you were born poor, or in a broken home, or with physical or psychological challenges, is not a crime. Embracing the historic American nation, instead of erasing it, is not a crime. Enforcing your private property rights is not a crime. Teaching your wife and children to use a gun in self-defense is not a crime. Owning an AR-15 or two is not a crime. Do not let the media, Hollywood, academics or politicians gaslight you. Stop internalizing lies. Who are the criminals? Who are the heroes? Who are the makers and keepers of peace? Who are the sowers and reapers of hate? The Proud Boys, who have guarded their communities and country for the past three years, were the lone citizen soldiers in the battle against antifa that no one else on the ground wanted to fight. The group and its leader, Gavin McInnes, have suffered greatly for trying to stop the violence now raging nationwide. McInnes has been deplatformed everywhere and falsely labeled a “white supremacist.” Scores of Proud Boys of all colors have lost their jobs after being doxxed by antifa vigilantes. Two Proud Boys are in prison, railroaded by New York Democrats, after a Kafkaesque trial in which the cop-hating antifa “victims” who lured the Proud Boys into an October 2018 street brawl refused to press charges or testify. Their crime? These unapologetic Americans stood on their feet, not on their knees. Journalists and photographers who documented antifa violence for the past

Michelle Malkin three years, such as Andy Ngo, Chelly Bouferrache and Brandon Brown in Portland, Oregon, have endured physical assaults, death threats and harassment. Many others have gone into hiding and suffer in silence. Their crime? Exposing antifa anarchy, standing eye to eye against their assailants, on their feet, not on their knees. Working-class Irish, German and Polish-American men of Fishtown, a northeast Philadelphia suburb, came together this week to prevent their neighborhood from being pillaged and burned in the name of “social justice” like the rest of the City of Brotherly Riots. They banded together outside the 26th police precinct, armed with bats and golf clubs, and faced down Black Lives Matter protesters who were there to taunt and provoke the cops. Turn off CNN and tune into the facts on the ground. At least 25 Philadelphia cops have been hurt during mob violence this week. It’s an all-out war on the thin blue line. At least 150 cops have been assaulted -- four nearly murdered -- in New York City as of Tuesday afternoon. Two Buffalo, New York, law enforcement officers were run over late Monday night. In addition, 51 members of the U.S. Park Police were injured; a Cincinnati cop was grazed by a bullet aimed at his head; four St. Louis officontinued on page 5

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Get Up Off Your Knees... continued from page 4 cers were shot; one retired St. Louis police captain was killed; a Las Vegas Metro cop was shot; and a federal officer was shot and killed in Oakland -- all in the name of peace, tolerance and reparations. Yet, against this bloody and retributive backdrop, Democratic leaders in Philadelphia who have coddled looters all week condemned the peacekeeping Fishtown Brigade as a “mob” of “vigilantes.” Their crime? Standing tall on their feet, not on their knees. Scot Mendelson, a world record-holding powerlifter, protected his Southern California gym on Monday afternoon. “If you’re going to destroy something that somebody worked so hard to build, well, you know what, maybe you should be put down,” he told Fox 11 Los Angeles. “You walk through my door, you threaten my life, I’m aiming for the head.” Mendelson’s crime? Standing muscle-bound and honor-bound on his feet, not on his knees. Proud and good people hold their chins and guns up in a crisis. It is how Korean grocers responded when the police abandoned them during the Los Angeles riots in 1992. It is how armed small-business own-

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and even strangers. The amount of messages I have been receiving from people all over is astounding. My mother (who is also a nurse) took a leave from work to aid in my recovery. My best friend had packages/letters for me that were sent to her house from people all over USA. My siblings had coordinated a huge “welcome home” parade in Pompton Plains with dozens of fire trucks, ambulances, and police officers escorting my parents and me into town. First responders showed support from Paterson (where my father is a firefighter captain) and my hometown, where I also volunteered previously. It was so amazing to see how much support, prayers, and love I received. Even though I was physically alone in the hospital, I was never truly alone. I had support from all over.” Through it all, Lobosco has learned how strong she is as a person. “Everyday I learn how strong I am and how strong I can be; I see it in myself after each small victory like dressing myself or taking my dog for a walk in town. In the hospital, I couldn’t stand on my own after having my breathing tube removed. The following day, I stood up; the next, I took 3 steps. I felt very defeated. But it didn’t stop me. Two weeks after my discharge, I was much more independent. Now only a month after, I am able to ride my bike 3 plus miles and I can drive. It’s crazy to me that only a month has gone by and I feel amazing, not quite 100% but quickly getting there.”

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he recent market volatility has affected just about everybody’s financial and investment situations – so, if you were planning to retire soon, will it still be possible? Of course, the answer depends somewhat on your employment situation. With so many people’s jobs being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, your retirement plans may also have been thrown into confusion. But assuming your employment is still stable, what adjustments in your financial and investment strategies might you need to make for your retirement? Here are a few areas to consider, and some questions to ask yourself: - Retirement goals – Now is a good time to review your retirement goals and assess your progress toward achieving them. You may want to work with a financial professional to determine if the current environment has materially affected your goals or if you need to make modest adjustments to stay on track. - Retirement lifestyle – You probably created your investment strategy with a particular type of retirement lifestyle in mind. Perhaps you had planned to become a world

traveler when your working days were over. Of course, in the near term, extensive travel may not be possible, anyway, but once we move past the pandemic, your freedom to roam will likely return. But if your investment portfolio is not where you thought it might be, can you (or do you want to) adapt your lifestyle plans? And can you accept the same flexibility with your other lifestyle goals, such as purchasing a vacation home, pursuing hobbies, and so on? Tradeoffs – Based on your retirement goals and your willingness to adjust your retirement lifestyle, you’ll want to consider your options and tradeoffs. For example, would you be willing to work more years than you had originally planned in exchange for greater confidence in your ability to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle? By working longer, you can continue adding to your IRA and 401(k) or similar retirement plan, and you may be able to push back the date you start receiving Social Security to receive bigger monthly benefits. You might also review your budget for opportunities to reduce spending today and potentially save more toward your retirement goals. - Social Security – You can file for Social

Security benefits as early as 62, but you can get 25% to 30% more each year if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67. As you created your retirement plans, you likely also calculated when you would take Social Security, but you may need to review that choice. If you postpone retirement a few years, what effect will that have on when you choose to take Social Security and, consequently, the size of your benefits? You won’t want to make a hasty decision, because once you start taking Social Security, you can’t undo your choice. This is certainly a challenging time to be entering retirement, and you’ll have some questions to answer. But even in the midst of uncertainty, you still have many choices. Consider them carefully and make the decisions that work for you. “As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I’ve had the privilege of serving clients for over six years. My primary goal is to help our clients develop an investment strategy geared toward their unique, long-term goals and to coach them around the mistakes made by average investors. My Branch Office Administrator, Ellie Racz, and I are

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KINNELON HOMES MARCH - MAY 2020 TOWN SALES 6 STANDISH LN Colonial 2 LAGOON TRL Cape Cod 39 FAYSON LAKES RD Log Home 39 HILLTOP RD Contemp 26 HIGHLANDS DR Contemp 15 WOODLAND CT Ranch 21 CLIFF TRL Ranch 7 MAPLE LAKE RD Ranch 20 RED OAK LN Contemp 905 E GATE RD Colonial 35 CLIFF TRL Colonial 6 MAPLE LAKE RD Ranch 4 BUBBLING BROOK RD Bi-Level

3 1 2 4 4 3 3 2 3 5 3 3 3

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4 4 4 5 4 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 5 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 5 4

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2.1 $499,000 2.1 $525,000 3 $532,000 3.1 $539,900 3 $549,900 2.1 $550,000 2.1 $550,000 4.1 $575,000 2.1 $575,000 3.1 $579,900 2.1 $605,000 3 $629,000 3.1 $635,000 3.1 $650,000 2.2 $650,000 3.1 $674,900 4 $685,000 3 $699,000 3.1 $699,113 2.1 $759,000 3.2 $899,000 3.1 $925,000 4.1 $949,000 4.2 $1,199,000

$472,500 $520,000 $510,000 $535,000 $550,000 $544,500 $525,000 $575,000 $575,000 $588,000 $608,000 $635,000 $610,000 $651,000 $637,500 $645,000 $690,000 $646,000 $704,500 $759,000 $889,000 $925,000 $944,255 $999,999

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LINCOLN PARK MARCH - MAY 2020 TOWN SALES 21 TOMS POINT LN 141 HARVEST LN 361 GETTYSBURG WAY 16 BUSSE ST 35 ROBERTSON WAY 219 RYERSON RD 127 GETTYSBURG WAY 80 MAIN ST 28 ROOME ST 21 SEWANOIS AVE 13 LINDA CT 23 ELLICE ST 3 MT HEIGHTS AVE 30 RYAN LN 24 STEPHEN AVE 9 ROOME ST 3 PARSONS RD 24 TERRACE PKY 74 HIGHLAND ST 12 CREFELD CT

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Enjoy Stuffed Burgers this Barbecue Season

arbecue season has arrived, so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs. Backyard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and, where the weather allows, into fall. Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree, as they’re usually laid back affairs and make use of the pleasant weather. While it’s fun to expand your culinary horizons over the open flame of a grill, it’s important that you never forget the basics, especially when entertaining crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers. Giving the masses what they want is good hosting, but you can still try your hand at a little experimentation when serving burgers at your next backyard barbecue. The following recipe for “Herb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgers” from Andrew Schloss’ and David Joachim’s “Mastering the Grill” (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds. Herb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgers Makes 6 servings 2 pounds ground beef chuck, 85 percent lean 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons herbed garlic cream cheese,

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minute per side for well-done (160 F). 5. To toast the buns, put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking. 6. If serving the burgers directly from the grill, serve on the buns. If the burgers will sit, even for a few minutes, keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating.

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“Suppers for Staff” Delivered to Chilton Medical Center

he Pequannock Valley Rotary with Community Partners for Hope delivered another “Suppers for Staff,” feeding the night shift workers at Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Tuesday’s turkey dinner with all the trimmings was prepared by Bardi’s Bar and Grill, Pequannock. The group has been sending meals to Chilton staff to show the community’s appreciation and gratitude for its neighborhood Front Line Heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Members of the Pequannock Valley Rotary, CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate and Chiropractic Healing Center of New Jersey were on hand to help deliver the entrees, which were sponsored this week by local business owners Pat Wojtyszyn, CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, and Dr. Donna Perillo, Chiropractic Healing Center of New Jersey.

Pequannock Library is Available Virtually

hile the Pequannock Library’s doors are not open to you at this time, we are available to you virtually. Go to www.pequannocklibrary. org, the bottom has all of our eresources. These are FREE to you with your library card. If you need a Library card, you can get one now—email

circ-peq@mainlib.org and we will get back to you via email. Find out about our virtual programming via our social media--#pequannocklibrary. Have a question? Email our Adult Services staff at peqref@mainlib.org.

You can reach out to our Library Director, Debbie Maynard @ peq-director@mainlib.org. We are here for you now, and will be here in the building when we are given the official go ahead. Stay healthy and while you have time ---READ!

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Infants in Passaic County Desperately Need Formula, Diapers

he COVID-19 pandemic has left infants, particularly those from low-income and at-risk communities, without necessities like formula, diapers, and baby wipes. Panic buying, unemployment or underemployment, and social distancing has made it nearly impossible for many Passaic County residents to provide these essentials for their families. To meet this increasingly growing need, Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) has launched a donation drive and is seeking the following baby items: diapers, formula, wipes, and clothing. “Our focus is always on child safety and wellbeing,” Passaic County CASA Executive Director Erica Fischer-Kaslander said. “Recently, the families and foster parents we work with, as well as their caseworkers, have been calling Passaic County CASA staff in a panic unable to locate or afford basic essentials for the children we are all charged to protect. Families are running low on formula, diapers, and baby wipes, and some parents have children who are rapidly outgrowing their clothing and are in desperate need of new clothing,” Fischer-Kaslander said. “We knew we had to do something because child welfare is at

stake.” Passaic County CASA is a non-profit organization that normally recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate on behalf of children involved in the foster care and child welfare systems. However, since the beginning of this national crisis, Passaic County CASA has broadened the scope of its services to ensure the best interests of all children in the child welfare system are met by supporting community issues like food insecurity, mental health, and education. Donations to the drive will go to support children in foster care, the broader child welfare system or struggling families that have sought help through Passaic County CASA or another member of the Passaic County Pandemic Partnership. The Passaic County Pandemic Partnership, or PCPP, was founded when Passaic County CASA joined forces with five other Passaic County-based non-profits at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic after the Executive Directors of the six organizations realized they could amplify their impact by working together. In collaboration with Passaic County CASA, the five other member organizations, The Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, CUMAC, Oasis - A Haven for

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Morris County Sheriff’s Officer Family Donates Empanadas to County Correctional Facility Staff

he wife and daughters of a Morris County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer wanted to use their hands and hearts to create the perfect gift that would express their appreciation for the fortitude and courage shown by Correctional Facility Officers and Staff during the COVID-19 healthcare crisis. They cooked up a gift idea that would please the Officers’ stomachs. The morning of May 21, Stephanie Otaegui and her husband, Morris County Corrections Officer Anthony Otaegui and their three daughters, Krystal, Kayliee and Khloe, delivered to the Morris County Correctional Facility more than 130 handmade, fried empanadas. The delectable chicken and beef treats, with hot sauce home-prepared from tomatoes and seasonings, were packaged in individual containers on which bright messages – Smile, You’re appreciated, and similar sentiments – were written. The Otaegui family also presented Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Correctional Facility Undersheriff Alan J. Robinson, Warden Christopher Klein and Officers with three poster-sized signs that will be hung in the Correctional Facility lobby. “We wanted to make something from our

hearts and our hands,” said Mrs. Otaegui, a social worker who volunteers at the Correctional Facility. “What better way to say ‘thank you’ than with food?” Mrs. Otaegui said. Sheriff Gannon said the gift demonstrates not only appreciation for the rigors Correctional Facility Officers and non-sworn Staff have endured since the pandemic began unfolding in early March but kindness and generosity as a family. Speaking to the Otaegui family and Officers outside the Correctional Facility, the Sheriff held up one of the family’s signs and read its message aloud: “In case you haven’t felt it, you are appreciated. In case you wanted to quit today, don’t. You’re needed. In case you need to talk and feel no one will listen, there are many who will. In case you haven’t heard it today, THANK YOU.” “I don’t think anybody here could write a better policy than that,” the Sheriff said. He said the Correctional Facility Officers and non-sworn Staff have persevered through the crisis and emerged stronger. A total of 30 Officers and Staff had contracted COVID-19 and all have recovered and returned to work. At the peak, 19 Correctional Facility in-

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and that’s running a family,” the Sheriff said. Mrs. Otaegui said that she, her mother, Lucy Calderon, and her daughters who range in age from 12 to 4, started preparing the empanadas Wednesday and then fried them early Thursday morning, shortly before delivering them to the Correctional Facility. “We just had to do something to show our gratitude,” Mrs. Otaegui said.

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My Daughter – My Inspiration

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HWS Musicians Stay in Tune While Staying at Home

more, began playing the clarinet in the second grade, but switched to trumpet in the third grade. “Trumpet was my original preference, but I played whatever instruments they had available,” he recalls. Playing at Rutgers University, under the direction of band director Scott Whitener--a major musical influence--he discovered that he wanted to do for other students what the band director had done for him. At that point, he switched his major from chemistry to music education, and went on to a career as a band director, music department chair, director of adult education, and then a school principal and superintendent. Now retired, he relishes playing in the HWS trumpet section. Paterno, the HWS music director and conductor, is helping his musicians stay focused during this pandemic by emailing them links to recordings so they can listen to how other groups play particular pieces. He encourages the HWS musicians to pay attention to the articulation of the performers in one piece, the dynamic range of a group in another, and the tone or intonation in yet another performance. “Besides enjoying the music, this helps them stay sharp,” Paterno points out. The music director observes that, “like a great sports team, an orchestra depends on each individual, and the skills they bring to the performance. We’re keeping the love and interest going in a time when we can’t make music together. It’s not the same as being together, but we’re calling this period ‘intermission.’ ” Zimmermann, the HWS associate music director and conductor, finds the Zoom meetings extremely valuable, with things to reflect on, like the blend and balance of a musical piece, as well as intonation, rhythm and dynamics. As a music educator at Hopatcong High School, Zimmermann works with students on rhythm and other musical elements, but

or the past two months, as most of us have been staying home to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus, members of musical groups like the Hanover Wind Symphony have been working to figure out ways to stay in tune during this era of social distancing. Rehearsals can’t be held and concerts have been canceled, yet the HWS musicians have found ingenious ways to keep up their skills and use this time to prepare for the day--hopefully soon--when we’ll all be able to get back to some semblance of life as we knew it. Len Stern of Kinnelon, an HWS trumpeter and the HWS treasurer, bought a good microphone, downloaded some jazz recordings, and has been playing duets. “We’re also doing a Zoom meeting every other week, which helps us maintain a cohesive family atmosphere,” says Stern. “We’re getting to know each other much better now. For instance, at one of these meetings we asked participants when each of us had an ‘aha’ moment--that is, when we knew we’d be going into music.” Kurt Zimmermann of Rockaway, HWS associate music director and conductor, recalls that, as a teenager he would always hear music in his head and pretend to be conducting an orchestra. “I knew music was always a part of me, and after my first semester in college, I became a music major,” Zimmermann notes. Dr. William Trusheim of West Milford, chairman of the HWS board, also enjoys the Zoom sessions, which are organized by Matthew Paterno of Parsippany, the HWS music director. Trusheim points out that talking about each musician’s biggest musical influence is not normally something the wind band has time for during rehearsals. “You get to know people in a different light now,” he notes. Trusheim, an HWS trumpeter who grew up in Balti-

he finds it’s difficult for the students because they can’t play together. “Our job at the Hanover Wind Symphony is to carry this art forward, to keep this flame alive,” he says. Paterno points out that everything with the HWS is in flux at the moment: “If they make it so 10 people can play together, maybe we’ll have a rehearsal with the trumpets playing together, then the clarinets, and so on. We remain very positive and focused on the idea of doing this, but how we do it is still a work in progress.” For 35 years, the Hanover Wind Symphony has played to enthusiastic audiences. HWS members are volunteers who share a love for music and a passion for enriching the cultural fabric of the community with the thrill of live wind band performances. By day, HWS members are accountants, engineers, teachers and business executives. They share the enjoyment of music with live audiences, and help mentor the next generation of wind musicians. For further information about the Hanover Wind Symphony, visit www.hanoverwinds.org.

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Chester Teen’s Fundraising for Children of Wounded Servicemen Brings Service and Sacrifice to Light

2010, she and her family have been active participants in the Liver Life Walk in New York City. “Every year, we raise money for the foundation and go on the two-mile walk in honor of those we lost and to support those who are currently struggling. Although I am feeling MUCH better now, having had a liver transplant, it will be a lifelong battle for me. My immune system is severely compromised, so especially during times like these (a pandemic), it’s scary for me. The American Liver Foundation’s mission is to fund the research to prevent and treat liver disease. That has become my personal mission as well.” Lans credits some amazing people she works with who have also decided to make defeating liver disease their mission, and herself states her purpose in the fight, especially in these trying times. “I wouldn’t be doing my duty as a transplant survivor and advocate if I didn’t touch on this when discussing the ultimate goal of defeating liver disease. You see, although having a liver transplant 100% saved my life, the road to recovery didn’t stop there. In order to keep my body from rejecting the transplanted liver, I am on many drugs that completely wipe out my immune system, so it doesn’t ‘fight back’ against the transplanted organ.

Of course, that means I can’t really fight off anything. I am at an incredible risk for common colds and flus but during a (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s especially concerningCathy as I am Kelly very much at risk for contracting this as well. That is why it’s so important to me to bring awareness to liver disease and after-transplant care.” She asks that those wishing to support and fund she and her team should visit the Liver Walk link directly at www.liverlifewalk.org/newyorkcity/ support/#TeamLans. Lans closes by expressing her gratitude. “I wouldn’t be here saying any of this if it wasn’t for my friends, family and community supporting my team and myself. I wouldn’t be here without the amazing doctors at Columbia Presbyterian who guided me through every step of the process, including the 13-hour surgery. The list of people who have positively impacted my life when such a curveball was thrown into it goes on and on. My doctors, my teachers, my therapists, heck even my favorite hair salon ‘donating’ haircuts when I was too sick to even brush my hair.” “There is one thing that this entire process has taught me, and that is that for every bad thing that happens, there is so much more good.”

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Blood work was drawn and that’s when ute band, Sensational Soul they discovered my liver numbers were way off.” Cruisers, a Motown and Lans, who works as a real estate agent in Garfield, was R&B band, The Best of the again sent to a multitude of doctors, her visits taking her to Eagles, an Eagles tribute a hospital in Hackensack, but also beyond to one in New band, and New York State York City, and she and her parents even flew out to the of Mind, a Billy Joel tribute Margaret A. Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to see if the mystery of her illband. “Peggy” Lefsky ness could be discovered. “I spent the entirety of my high “I’ve gotten to know so Broker/Sales Associate school years in and out of hospitals,” she says, “too sick to many of these veterans participate.” throughout our area. These By the time Lans was diagnosed with Primary Sclerosveterans are humble peo973-727-0795 Cell ing Cholangitis, a chronical disease which attacks the bile ple and grateful people. 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A Congratulations Message from Lincoln Park’s Mayor David Runfeldt

e are all aware of many things that have changed since restrictions have been placed on our lives due to the coronavirus. Some of the greatest changes affected a segment of our population that happily was not greatly infected by the disease. Our children have had to make changes to the way they attend school and the way they learn. Personal interaction with teachers, friends and extended family has been limited. They have missed entire sports seasons, class trips, dances and proms. The pomp and circumstance of graduation has been cancelled this year. Graduations are an important celebration for not only the student, but the family, friends and teachers who helped the student complete this part of their education and prepare for the next part of their life. Congratulations to all Lincoln Park residents who have graduated from college and grad schools this year. Your community is proud of your accomplishment and we hope that as you move into your chosen profession you consider continuing to make Lincoln Park your home. For those of you who move to different locales, we wish you the best of good fortune and hope that you have warm memories of your home town.

In an attempt to give the recognition deserved to our graduating students from Lincoln Park, I would like to publicly mention the members of the various Classes of 2020 at the time they should have been celebrating in public. We have many High School and 8th grade students who will be graduating in the coming weeks. This week would have included graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 of DePaul and Morris Catholic High Schools. Congratulations to the following Lincoln Park residents who are 2020 Graduates from those schools: DePAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Alexa LoMonaco and Mikey Ramundo MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Erin Benson, Lexi Elefante and Lauren Shirkey Congratulations graduates! The entire community wishes you continued success in fur-thering your education and your life endeavors. These are certainly difficult and trying times. We are hopeful that you play a part in making this a better world for us and for future generations. Good Luck and God Bless. Mayor David Runfeldt

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reschools in NJ will reopen soon but many local families will be unable to afford the cost as a result of the financial effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Preschool Advantage is here to help and is accepting applications for tuition assistance for children to attend its partner preschools for the school year beginning in September 2020. Children must be 3- or 4-years old by October 1, 2020. Preschool Advantage partners with 28 preschools in Morris and Somerset counties to provide a quality preschool education for families who could otherwise not afford it. We want to prepare children for a lifetime of learning that will create a better world for them, their families, and the community.

While there are federally funded programs to cover the cost of preschool for families living below the poverty line, many other families can’t afford early education due to the high cost of living in this region. Preschool Advantage, relying solely on private funding, is committed to addressing this need, one child at a time. We have provided families with financial assistance for high quality preschool education since 1995 and have paid over 1,500 tuitions throughout our history. In 2019, we helped 102 children. The application form and the list of partner schools can be found on www.preschooladvantage.org, call 973-532-2501 or email marketing@preschooladvantage. org.

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MPAC to Present Its First Ever Drive in Concert

ive music returns to Morristown with a new twist on a classic style of entertainment - the Drive-In Concert! Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, will present a Drive-In Concert featuring John Ginty and Friends at Fosterfields Farm in Morris Township on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 pm. (Rain date is June 26) Tickets are $100 per car and go on sale Wednesday, June 3 at 12 pm. All proceeds will benefit MPAC’s recovery. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the MPAC Box Office at www.MayoArts.Org or 973-539-8008. No tickets will be sold at the gate. “MPAC is thrilled to be doing what we do best -- presenting live entertainment again -- for the first time in over three months,” said Allison Larena, President and CEO, MPAC. “Even though our doors may be closed, our mission is stronger than ever as we find alternative creative, innovative and fun ways to continue to serve our community. We are grateful to be partnering with Dave Helmer, Executive Director of the Morris County Park Commission and his team, and John Ginty, and thank them for all of their help to make this live concert possible.” “The Morris County Park Commission is pleased to collaborate with the Mayo Performing Arts Center on furthering its mission to enrich the lives of its community by finding alternative ways of showcasing the performing arts,” added Dave Helmer, Executive Director of the Morris County Park Commission. MPAC is working with the Morris County Park Com-

mission and local health authorities to create a safe environment that allows attendees to enjoy live music from the comfort of their vehicles. The Fosterfields site will be able to accommodate approximately 150 cars that will be spaced out with social distancing guidelines provided by local authorities. Attendees must remain in their vehicles throughout the concert. No tailgating is allowed. Since March 12, MPAC, a non-profit performing arts center, has had to cancel over 50 events and reschedule another 25 as a result of the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Much like other local businesses, MPAC’s revenue has been significantly impacted by the shutdown, with no date in sight to reopen. “Now more than ever, we need the support our community to help us through this difficult period until we are able to reopen,” Larena said. “As a non-profit performing arts center that serves our region, this unique collaboration with the Park Commission speaks to the heart of what we do.” Despite being physically closed, MPAC actively presents a variety of virtual arts related experiences. Programs include: a curated Virtual Arts page offering links to performing arts events across the web; Facebook Live concerts featuring diverse local artists every Friday at 12:30 pm; virtual Performing Arts School classes for children and adults; and more. MPAC’s entire virtual program is viewable at MayoArts.Org. “Large gathering concert halls such as MPAC will be among the last allowed to reopen,” Larena said. “MPAC has been at the heart of arts and entertainment in Morris-

town for over 25 years, and we are determined to continue to be the resource that our community relies on to be uplifted and inspired by the performing arts. We appreciate the support that our donors, patrons and community members have provided us in this time.” MPAC will be working with local restaurants to create take out specials that attendees can pick up prior to arriving and enjoy during the event. Additional information for attendees will be available on MPAC’s website when tickets go onsale. “Our stage may be dark, but music will light up the day,” Larena said. “The Drive in Concert will be a truly unique and fun experience. Come out for a great time, while helping to sustain the theatre while our doors are closed.” Organist John Ginty has literally covered a lot of ground. Fresh off playing Hammond B-3 for the Dixie Chicks on their MMXVII World Tour, the Morristown resident has now joined the Allman Betts Band, featuring Devon Allman, Duane Betts, and Berry Duane Oakley, all sons of founding members of the Allman Brothers Band. As a solo artist. his first offering on American Showplace Music, 2013’s Bad News Travels, features A-List artists such as Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule), Albert Castiglia and Neal Casal. His sophomore album, No Filter was named RMR’s #1 Blues/Rock album of 2015 and featured a groundbreaking performance by hip-hop legend, Redman. For information about John Ginty, please go to: http://www. johngintymusic.com/

Bloomingdale Historian Tom Riley Releases Book Number Six

By Steve Sears orough of Bloomingdale historian Tom Riley has released his sixth book, and with it he continues his goal of educating about the area’s rich history. At 125 color pages, The History of Federal Hill tells the story of the local Native American rock shelters including the “Cave with the Iron Door,” the Revolutionary War’s Pompton Mutiny and Federal Hill Signal Beacon, Federal Hill area landmarks (including Slater’s Mill, the Powder Horn Mill, the Mica Mine, Hamburg and Newark Pompton Turnpikes, and more), Camp Bergwarld, the pre-WWII German American Camp on Federal Hill, and the history of the Tilcon Quarry, its expansion and plans for the future. The subject is important to him. He does not want to see local history forgotten, and he wants all to value it. “The history of Federal Hill and the story of DeLazier Field and the Bloomingdale Troopers were the two main topics I wanted to research when I retired in 2010,” he says. “Not only had their entire stories never been told in book form, but I used them for years to turn students on to local history. What better way to stir interest than to be able to say that these events took place right here in your own town.” He then refers to changing events being another factor in preserving history, and not doing so. “Slater’s Mill at the foot of Federal Hill is a perfect example. A major historical landmark with historical recognition, and then it is gone! The story of the quarry obtaining 95% of the Federal Hill property and the controversy over its expansion, has prompted major concern about the status of the important historical sites on Federal Hill and their fate. Like Slater’s Mill, there is no guarantee they will be preserved; they could be gone in an instant, too!” For Riley, who normally has various book projects he works on at the same time, planning and scheduling the completion of a book is not easy. “For instance, I have been working on the Federal Hill book on and off for about four years,” he says, explaining the process. “I started it, got involved with the Manning Avenue Cemetery restoration (“Local Historian Adds to

His Book Repertoire,” Hometown News, June 2019, www.mypaperonline.com/local-historian-adds-to-his-book-repertoire.html), decided to complete that book first, then came back to the Federal Hill Book. He cites inspiration as a key to his work. “Sometimes while doing research, I come across something interesting and go with it, then come back to what I was working on first. Alan Bird is a big help, as curator of the Butler Museum he comes across things he knows I’m working on and sends me a lead to follow up on which may or may not be what I am writing about at the time.” Riley, who primarily taught History for almost forty years in the Bloomingdale school system and also for twenty years served as an adjunct professor at Sussex County College, states that Bloomingdale is a historical treasure trove. “As a historian,” he says with emphasis, “when a new piece of unknown history is discovered, in a way it is like finding treasure.” Sloan Park, located along Bloomingdale’s Main Street, is a great example. A major reconstruction and flood control project have just been completed, but the rededication ceremony planned for May was postponed. “I was asked to give a talk about the history of the park,” says Riley, “and my research turned up all kinds of new information that tells an interesting story. The ceremony will eventually be rescheduled, and I’m looking forward to sharing the story.” Ever the researcher, Riley is at work on is next book, and it will cover a familiar subject. He has uncovered old information but newly founded by him, again. “I have been working on a second edition of my DeLazier Field/ Trooper book. Since the first edition, I have found a ton of new information about the construction of the field and the professional baseball team that played there in 1946, ‘47 and ‘48. That was a self-published and self-printed book. This time I plan to do it right with professional software and professional printing.” Riley’s books, which can be found at the Bloomingdale Public Library, are also available at cost for a donation of $25 plus postage. He can be reached at Tr07416@gmail.com.

Riverdale Public School Hosts Its First Virtual Career Day

By Steve Sears n Wednesday, May 20, the Riverdale Public School held is first Virtual Career Day. “Our Board of Education created a new committee this year called the Community Relations Committee,” says second year Principal Paul Kobliska. “Their goal has been to improve community and school collaboration and offer students opportunities to enhance learning. A Career Day was planned for April. When schools were closed, we pivoted and decided we could still accomplish this event virtually.” “Accomplish” they did, as students in grades 6 - 8 listened to provided advice and wisdom through Google Meet from the following: Riverdale Police officer Mike Reilly; Real Estate Agent Tina Cali; Author Susan Joy Clark; FBI Agent Patricia Revis; Sports Agent Alex Ott; Mike Rudge of Rudge Automotive Services & Payton Autobody; Performer Renae Semeraro (AKA “Melody Mom”); Pequannock High School teacher, Robert Lockatell; Medical Affairs Manager, Janine Sampong; and New Jersey Red Bulls soccer trainer, Grant Findlay. Kobliska says the event is critical for the young, developing minds as they look towards their future. “A Career Fair always provides students great value as it opens their minds to opportunities they can pursue in the future. As students approach high school this may help them make decisions about courses to explore and jobs to seek out. This

year, the Virtual Career Day also served as a nice break from our Remote Learning experience. Additionally, they were able to be part of large virtual meetings with peers from different grades, peers, and friends they saw regularly before COVID-19, but now may not have seen in quite some time.” He then adds, “We will do another Career Day next school year - hopefully in person!” “When I became a (school) board member it was important to me to have as much community involvement as possible. We are a small town with lots of love,” says Jill Morano. “We started a committee designated to this. I am the chair of the Community Relations Committee for the Riverdale Board of Education. This is one of the events I wanted to have for the school, it was planned to take place prior to the shut down as an in-person event. It is important to me and the rest of the board to let the kids know that even though the school building may be closed, we are still open for business. So, I had to make this event happen. Hence the Virtual Career Day was created. I am not that computer savvy, but I am a people person and can plan and imagine. Paul is my dream maker if you will. He created all the links and the student schedules. We make a great team.” Clark (www.susan-joy-clark.com), who is the author of the Jack Donegal Mystery series, was approached by Morano to take part. “She contacted me via my website and asked me if I would participate in Virtual Career Day. They wanted to do something

encouraging for the kids now that they were doing this remote learning.” Morano says all involved needed the special event as a fun and interesting reprieve. “The kids needed a break from the day to day routine and to know that there are options out there; the staff needed it to know that the board and the administrators and the community is all in this together to help them; and the presenters I think even took

something away from it.” Clark indeed did. “It made me feel really good, and they had some really interesting questions for me afterwards.” “This is my second year here and I love this place!” states Kobliska. “Riverdale is a tight-knit community that takes great pride in working together, helping their neighbor, being their best, and giving back.”

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How Math Can Become Your Child’s Favorite School Subject

sk kids what their favorite school subject is and fewer and fewer will say “math” as they age. While 37 percent of 4th graders report that math is one of their favorite subjects, only 15 of 12th graders say the same, according to National Center for Education Statistics. At a time when a strong math foundation is more important than ever before, you may be wondering how to keep the subject fun and interesting for kids, even as the workload grows more complex and challenging with each passing year. Here are a few ideas for infusing fun into the equation: • Set a good example: Don’t make math out to be a subject you yourself don’t enjoy. Whether you’re talking about the batting average of your favorite player, working out your budget or watching a news report citing statistics, you can point out the many ways in which math is used to think about the world and spark a numbers-fueled conversation. • Embrace a love of tech: Your children are digital natives, so when it comes to mathematics, let them use the tech tools

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