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CCM Training Allows Student to Serve as a Good Samaritan During COVID Crisis

n Exercise Science student at County College of Morris (CCM), Alayna Kreilis, of Millington, recently put the first aid training she learned in class to good use when she was driving and noticed a woman on the ground who had been out bike riding with her husband. “I pulled over and asked if she was ok,” recalls Kreilis. “Her arm was clearly broken and I splinted her arm, taped it and gave her an ice pack.” Occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, other people kept driving by the scene. Kreilis, however, donned a mask and gloves and got out of her car because she was confident she could help. Kreilis, 26, was able to help because she always keeps in her car the first aid kit that Professor William McHugh, from the Department of Health and Exercise Science, had his students put together. Along with developing the kit, Kreilis learned in his First Aid and Emergency Care class how to assist people in emergencies. “I definitely felt prepared,” she says. “The first aid kit Professor McHugh had us develop is packed with more essentials than any other standard first aid kit I have

ever seen,” notes Kreilis. Kreilis initially began her college studies at Monmouth University but left in 2014. When she decided to go back to college, she chose CCM because of the warm reception she received when she visited the college. “When I went to visit the school as an option, I felt extremely welcomed and everyone I spoke to in the Admissions office was incredibly helpful and understanding,” she says. “I was nervous about going back to school with a young daughter, but everyone who helped me that day took the weight off my shoulders and made me excited.” Kreilis is a single mother of a 3-yearold girl Remi. After she enrolled at CCM and came back to register for classes, the professors she worked with helped her to build a schedule so she could take her classes while her daughter was in school. “It was just an overall welcoming and incredible experience,” says Kreilis. When she finishes her studies at CCM, she plans to attend Rutgers with the goal of becoming an athletic trainer for a collegiate or professional sports team.

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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 pro-

ceeds 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 mis-

sion 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 colcontinued on page 2

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First Ever Drive in Concert... continued from front page laborate 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 Commission 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

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I’m Referring to Your Genes Not Your Jeans

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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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Get Up Off Your Knees

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 three years, such as Andy Ngo, Chelly Bouferrache and Brandon Brown in Port-

Michelle Malkin land, 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 officers 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 -continued on page 6

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Get Up Off Your Knees... continued from page 4 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 owners of all colors are now facing an onslaught of crazed,

greedy and evil barbarians hell-bent on destroying every enforcement bulwark that protects our civil society -- from our borders to our neighborhoods to the White House. Weakness is not strength. Confessing sins for which you bear no guilt is not noble. It makes me sick to my stomach to see virtue-signaling police chiefs kneeling before barking rioters calling them “pigs.” I am nauseated by the sight of sobbing white people groveling for forgiveness before sadistic Black Lives Matter demagogues -- as if this will appease the unappeasable. It will not

and never will. America, straighten your spines. Unbow your heads. No home or nation was ever saved by kowtowing to invaders or ransackers. Unless you are praying to God, get up off your knees. Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM

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ocial distancing guidelines encouraging people to stay in their homes as much as possible led many to wonder what to do in regard to visiting their physicians. Telehealth is one option people may want to explore. Sometimes referred to as “telemedicine,” telehealth enables patients to speak with their physicians via phone, tablet or conferencing apps such as Zoom. This can help patients and their physicians reduce their risk for exposure to viruses such as COVID-19, but also other conditions that can weaken their immune systems and, as a result, make them more vulnerable to illness. But as helpful as telehealth can be while social distancing restrictions remain in

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I Remember Dad:

The Beloved Younger Brother

Dad (left) and Uncle Carl (right) on their bicycles, in front of the big chimney of the home that my grandfather built at the end of Mabey Lane.

This picture of Dad (left) and Uncle Carl (right) shows the birth root of the spiritual tie between the two brothers, that existed all of their lives.

By Richard Mabey Jr. f all my dad’s seven brothers, I believe that it was Carl to whom he had a most uncanny spiritual connection with. Uncle Carl was just one year younger than Dad. They shared a very special bond all of their lives. When Uncle Carl was 10 and Dad was 11, Uncle Carl nearly died from an attack of acute appendicitis. Back in those days, in old Lincoln Park, there were not a lot of hospitals close by.

As a matter of fact, there weren’t a lot of doctors around in the area. Most fortunately, Uncle Carl was operated on and had his appendix taken out. But it was something that, from time to time, Dad and Uncle Carl talked about. Dad used to say to Uncle Carl, “I don’t ever remember seeing Mom pray so hard, as when she was praying for you to survive that operation.” continued on page 8

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I Remember Dad... continued from page 7 Dad often told me that when he was at Hickam Air Field, during World War II, that he missed all of his seven brothers and his sister, Violet; but that he missed his brother Carl the most. Whatever it was, it was an unmistakable bond. I remember one time, my grandmother told me that Uncle Carl woke her up at about ten o’clock at night, crying that his brother Dick had just got hurt really bad. Hawaii is six hours earlier than the time on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. So, it would have been about four o’clock in the afternoon, at Hickam Air Field. Grandma told me that about a week later, she got a letter from my dad telling her that he had fallen off the wing of a P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane and had hurt his shoulder. The two brothers grew up in the home that my grandfather built at the end of Mabey Lane. At that time, Mabey Lane was surrounded by woods to the north, to the west and to the east. And, to the north lied a great big open field that separated my grandparents’ home from my great grandparents’ home. So, Dad and Uncle Carl, relied on each other from a very early

age for friendship and moral support. Dad was the big brother, who always looked out for Uncle Carl, even though Dad was only a year older than his brother Carl. There were countless other examples of how Dad and Uncle Carl had a very special spiritual tie. One Christmas, they both bought each other ties that had an uncanny similar color and pattern. I remember one Saturday afternoon, when I was in high school, Dad said to Mom, “I think I better give my brother Carl, a call.” And, when Dad called Uncle Carl, he found out that Uncle Carl had just gotten laid off from his job and was feeling very, very sad. Dad was an incredibly patriotic man. He loved America. He was proud to his serve his country during World War II in the Seventh Army Air Corps. But, I think that deep down, Dad was very homesick a lot of the time, during his stay at Hickam Air Field. Sometimes, when we get lost in an old black and white movie about the heroism of the men who fought in the Second World War, we walk away thinking that the one and only mark of heroism came from the fighting on the front lines. And, yes,

Uncle Carl (left) and Dad (right) on their tricycles, in the side yard of their childhood home. This picture beautifully shows how the end of Mabey Lane was once surrounded by forest.

that was true heroism. But, the men who served our nation in times of war, also fought a different kind of enemy. They stood tall and proud and fought the sad, empty feeling of being homesick. Of missing their mom and dad. Of missing the pretty girl who sat upon the rock wall, of her front yard, while reading a book. They yearned to return safe and un-

harmed to the towns and cities from which they had come from. And, they earnestly prayed for peace to befall our planet, once again. For truly, they were all super heroes! Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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Spectacular 2017 Construction CH Col. home boasts almost 3.5 acres of flat & level property! Prof. landscape lighting & gorgeous double story foyer invites you to this open floor plan design! Tray ceiling lighting thru-out. Fam rm offers granite faced gas fplc open to the custom designed kitchen offering solid gran.ctops & backsplash. 11’x4’ center island, S/S high end applcs include, exhaust hood, ice maker, wine refrig, 6 burner gas range, oversized convection oven & more! 2nd level feat 4 well appointed bedrms. 2 bedrms share the “Jack&Jill” bath, 1 bedrm w/ private bath & then the master bedroom Suite....Sitting room, walk-in closet, & luxurious mstr bath w/ soaking tub & shower! W/O bsmt offers rec rm, 5th bedrm, full bath & plenty of storage! Horses are grandfathered to live here! Do not miss!!!

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Welcome to Kensington Square! The “Chadsworth” End Unit Model offers a fantastic open floor plan! 9’ Ceilings, 2nd level laundry, finished basement w/ 2nd powder room, updates galore & 2 car Garage! This home boasts a beautiful gas fireplace in living rm, gleaming hardwood floors, Trex Deck in back, magnificent S/S applcs in oversized eat-in kitchen w/ large walk-in pantry, granite c-tops, & large windows! 2nd level offers master bedrm w/ private full bath & large walk in closet. 2nd bedrm also offers private full bath & walk in closet. Natural light filters thru-out this beautiful end unit townhome! Kensington Square offers a clubhouse, pool, gym, & bike path! Minutes to downtown Morristown & direct access train to NYC. Enjoy this spectacular location in town...near all local shopping, dining, lakes & more!

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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

Women and Children NJ, Paterson Habitat for Humanity, and Star of Hope Ministries, are now able to ensure that families in need continue to have uninterrupted access to crucial services while minimizing community spread of COVID-19. All donations to the drive must be new, and all deliveries must adhere to social distancing and other CDC guidelines. To

schedule a delivery time and for additional information on how to donate, please visit https://www.passaiccountycasa.org/ donategoods. Families involved in the child welfare system in Passaic County who are in need of help should e-mail help@passaiccountycasa.org. For more information about Passaic County CASA, visit www.passaiccountycasa.org.

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5 Not-So-Obvious Household Essentials for Your Time at Home

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4 Ways Science Exploration Can Shape Students’ Futures

he impact of scientific exploration has vastly shaped the world we live in, and in this challenging time, it has never been more relevant than it is today. As families navigate the new reality of working and learning from home, there’s an opportunity to think creatively about how children learn and explore science. Parents and educators can turn to project-based activities to combine learning with fun, help kids stay curious and occupied while also providing an avenue to put their passion for problem solving to good use. In short, science exploration can positively fuel, nourish and encourage the great minds of tomorrow. According to the 2019 3M State of Science Index, 59 percent of the world’s population believe scientific advancements will benefit future generations. Beyond paving the way toward vibrant career opportunities, a STEM education can shape a young person’s mind and transform their future in these fundamental ways: 1. Active learning instills confidence. Whether it’s positing a new hypothesis or learning a new programming language, the process of active learning required by STEM pushes students out of their comfort zone and creates an environment where taking calculated risks is encouraged. Becoming comfortable with taking risks to solve problems and learning from these outcomes builds confidence. These skillsets can be applied to any future challenges a student may need to navigate. 2. Problem solving encourages creativity. Who says STEM can’t be creative? Problem solving forces outside-the-box thinking and hones creativity. Without creativity, innovation is impossible, making this an invaluable quality that can translate into all areas of life and work, particularly in fields using cutting-edge STEM principles. 3. STEM helps students develop key life skills. From communication to decision-making to teamwork, STEM learning helps students develop practical skills inside and outside the lab. Fortunately, this learning can happen independently. Anyone can turn their home into a laboratory by visiting, youngscientistlab.com, a free resource offering science project ideas

and step-by-step directions for grades K-8. Whether students collaborate or work independently, they’ll feel accomplished after finishing projects. 4. Young scientists can make an impact on tomorrow’s world. Educational science programs encourage students to think about tomorrow’s challenges today. Some programs even offer exciting opportunities for students to put their ideas and theories directly into practice. For example, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, hosted in partnership with Discovery Education, offers students the chance to be named America’s Top Young Scientist. The national science competition for students in grades 5-8 gives young inventors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work closely with a 3M scientist, compete for a $25,000 prize, and learn new skills. Last year’s winner, aspiring microbiologist, Kara Fan, 14, invented a first aid liquid bandage using nano-silver technology to reduce the risk of superbug infections caused by antibiotic overuse. Fan is a great example of what can happen when science skills are applied to making a positive difference in the world. “I entered the challenge because I wanted to show my invention of the nanosilver liquid bandage to more people. I think it is important for more people to be aware of the antibiotic-resistance bacteria crisis and do something about it,” says Fan, who worked with her 3M mentor for several months to refine her invention. Now open, this year’s challenge asks students to identify a problem in one of six categories—health, safety, mobility, environment, energy consumption, or community—and come up with a unique innovation to improve lives for the future. To learn more, and for important dates and deadlines, visit YoungScientistLab.com/challenge. STEM learning can shape students’ futures, and ultimately make communities safer and healthier. Be active, be bold, and explore opportunities outside the classroom that will instill a lifelong love of STEM learning. (StatePoint)

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Denville’s Beloved Packey Not Forgotten During COVID-19

By Megan Roche ith everything going on during the coronavirus times in the state, Denville has been facing the challenges as best as they can, just like every other town. The residents have been

cooped up in the house, food and supplies have been hard to come by, while some are still reporting to work as normal. The residents have not forgotten about their beloved Packey though in this crazy time. Packey Butler is a familiar smiling face

around the township. What started out when his older brother went to Kindergarten, the Packey proudly waving tradition began. He continues waving to the school buses as they ride by after school to this day. Diagnosed with Autism and an intellec-

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Denville’s Beloved Packey... continued from page 17 developed this big social personality and I don’t know what it is, but people are drawn to him. It’s the most incredible thing to witness,” Lesley Butler, Packey’s mother, said. When the schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, things became hard emotionally for Packey and the Butler family. According to Lesley, Packey didn’t really understand the concept of why things were changing. There would be no more school buses to wave at for the time being. “The social distancing thing has been very hard for him. It’s been horrible. It’s been devastating. Everytime the governor announced another extension, it would lead to a major meltdown with tears. He would get through it and he’d share his feelings on Facebook. People would offer comments with supportive messages and vent with him. He’d get over the hump and then the process would start all over again when another extension would come,” Lesley shared. Denville came to the rescue for Packey, not once or twice, but three times. Michael Andersen, a Board of Education member and Steven Forte, the K-8 school superintendent, developed an idea to host a drive by parade for Packey with the school buses.

The bus drivers in the town have come to know and love Packey; he is a smiling face that greets them on their bus routes daily. “That original bus parade saved us from him drowning in misery. It’s really really hard, it’s hard on everybody. It’s heartbreaking and it’s painful when he doesn’t get to do his “job” as he calls it. We’re doing what we can to schedule Zoom calls and FaceTime calls, but the drive by parade was an opportunity to see people who he hadn’t seen since this all started,” Lesley shared. A family friend of the Butler’s, Gary Beumee, decided to also pitch in to help Packey at this crazy time. Wanting to host a drive by parade for anyone, lines and lines of cars drove by the Butler home on a Saturday morning. Packey was indeed at the end of his driveway, happily waving to car after car. “Gary’s parade was open for everyone to drive by because he knew that Packey was struggling. It just brought such a smile to his face. He was running up and down in front of our house, there were so many cars coming in both directions, people were coming by multiple times. It was such a beautiful display of humanity,” Lesley said. Lesley couldn’t be more grateful that the town has come to Packey’s aid.

“Every single person who drove by, he has connected with. There is this light in him that people respond to. I know I always

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Teenage Tuba Player Wins Prestigious Hanover Wind Symphony Music Scholarship

achary Solano of Ledgewood, who just completed 11th grade at Roxbury High School, has won the prestigious Hanover Wind Symphony (HWS) summer music scholarship in the senior division. He will appear as a tuba soloist with the renowned wind band in the fall. Principal tuba player with the All-State Wind Ensemble and the North Jersey Region Orchestra, the scholarship winner will use his scholarship to take private online lessons over the summer with Mike Roylance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dennis Nulty of Oberlin Conservatory, and internationally renowned tubist Øystein Baadsvik. “I began playing the tuba at the age of 11, and since then, my passion for the instrument has never faltered,” says Zachary. “When I decided I wanted to pursue music as a career in eightth grade, the prospect seemed incredibly daunting. After talking to knowledgeable teachers and peers, it quickly became clear that to chase my dream of becoming an orchestral tuba player would mean risking everything, including my future livelihood. To me, however, the choice was easy. The only way I could ever feel fulfilled in life, I decided, was to become a professional musician. Failure was simply not an option.” Zachary has excelled at the tuba since he first took up the instrument. He was a finalist in the 2020 North Eastern Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference; he’s been the principal tuba player with the Roxbury High School Honors Wind Ensemble since 2019, and he plays with the Roxbury High School Premier Brass Quintet. He also won the Roxbury High School Awards for Outstanding Musicianship as both a freshman (2018) and a sophomore (2019). The multifaceted musician has also been Student Council president, a programmer with the Roxbury High School Robotics Team, and a participant in the Rutgers Model Congress and the Rutgers Model UN. Gail Lalk of Morristown, chair of the HWS Scholarship Committee, points out, “Every year that we’ve offered this scholarship I have thought to myself that the level of talent cannot

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get any higher and every year I am amazed that it does. Our audition team was expecting Zachary to give a good audition based on his extensive resume of previous musical achievements, but we were blown away by his talent. Despite the fact that the auditions were held over Zoom, which doesn’t necessarily lend itself to a great acoustic environment, Zachary’s audition was impressive. He breaks down stereotypes of what a tuba soloist might sound like. His smooth tone and quick articulations shine a new light on how musically pleasing a tuba can be. I am looking forward to his performance with us in the fall and I’m certain the audience will be pleased as well.” One of Zachary’s private tutors, Paul Scott, adjunct tuba professor at William Paterson University, cites the honoree’s “winning combination of tone, clarity, rhythmic integrity and substantial musicality,” which he says is rare in one his age. “He is also a warm, intelligent young man who is a pleasure for all to work with.” The Hanover Wind Symphony is a unique extension of the great American tradition of adult music performance. The large orchestra, made up exclusively of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, is committed to mentoring the next generation of wind musicians. Hanover Wind Symphony Scholarship Committee members include Gail Lalk, committee chair, plus HWS president Dr. William Trusheim of West Milford, HWS treasurer Len Stern of Kinnelon, HWS music director Matthew Paterno of Parsippany, HWS associate music director Kurt Zimmermann of Rockaway, and HWS flutist Drusilla Gaffney of Succasunna. HWS is working to make this scholarship program self-sustaining through donations. Donations to the Hanover Wind Symphony Summer Music Scholarship Program may be mailed to Hanover Wind Symphony, P.O. Box 100, Whippany, NJ 07981. Checks should be made payable to the Hanover Wind Symphony with “Scholarship Fund” in the memo line. Inquiries about the scholarship program may be emailed to info@hanoverwinds.org.

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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 inmates were ill with the virus and cared for roundthe-clock in isolation units by Facility Medical Unit staff. All but five inmates, who are doing well, have recovered. “It’s been a little bit of a change for the Agency. I would suggest it’s been an excellent change. I’ve seen heroism here like no place else. I’m very proud of each and every one of you. I’m very proud of things that are maybe more important than running a jail 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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How Math Can Become Your Child’s Favorite School Subject

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Wayne Resident Releases Second Children’s Book

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By Steve Sears ayne resident Jolie Della Valle, affectionately known as “Miss Jolie,” recently released her second children’s book, Searching for Good Luck, about a cute character named Lucky who encourages looking at the bright side in everyone and every moment. Illustrated by Laurie Tormollan, the offering is a follow up to her first book, Georgie and the Ants in the Pants. Della Valle’s future plans include continued tour of schools, libraries, and educational centers throughout New Jersey, bringing with her a powerful message about the magic of mindfulness and positivity. Per Della Valle, Searching for Good Luck is all about “bringing awareness to a lot of parents and people about, just as important as teaching about colors and shapes and numbers, I think talking about feelings and emotions and bringing awareness to the present moment and gratitude is so important. That’s why I wrote this book.” Della Valle, who is supported by her husband, George, and son, Georgie, is unique. She comes from a family with a musical love and background, plays a number of musical instruments (especially her favorite, a red ukulele, which she taught herself to play and is most recognized by kids, and she is now learning to play the harmonica), and connects with her young audience via music, reading, and dancing. It’s interactivity at its most fun and finest. Della Valle’s path, which has taken her to where she is now, initially was – due to her hesitance to sing in public - going to feature her on instruments only while another woman would vocalize. However, the duo became a solo act as

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“Well, it must be the Mayor’s coming for supper with us,” Dad jokingly added. “No, Daddy, the Mayor’s not coming for supper either,” my sister replied then laughed. “Well, son, how’d your day of painting go?” Dad asked me. “I got about a quarter of the painting done,” I replied. “And, he had some problems too. Someone tried to break in to Thorpe Hall, while Richie was painting there,” my mom told my dad in a rather serious tone of voice. “Well, is everything okay?” Dad more or less asked both of us. “Everything’s okay, but I don’t like the idea of Richie being alone all day in that church hall, with things like this happening,” Mom steadfastly stated. “If that mean man broke into the church, my brother would just beat him up,” my sister interjected. “I gotta admit I was a little scared. Some fella just kept pounding on the side door, you know Dad, the door by the outside steps,” I told my father. “Beat him up. My brother would just beat him up,” my sister kept chanting. “Maybe I better call Chief Tompkins after supper. He’s on the troop committee. Maybe he’ll have one of his men keep an eye out at the church tomorrow,” Dad said to Mom. “Well, that’s good, but Dick, I’m telling you, I don’t like Richie being alone in that church hall all day,” Mom firmly stood her ground. “It’ll be alright, Janet. Chief Tompkins’ll have one of his men drive by a few times, tomorrow,” Dad replied to Mom’s protests. “My brother’ll just beat that man up. That’s what he’ll do. My brother’ll just pulverize that mean man,” Patti continued to chant. We ate supper shortly. Then Dad read his Star-Ledger and Newark Evening News, in his favorite chair in the living room as he watched Walter Cronkite on our old television. My sister and I helped Mom clean up after supper. In a few minutes Dad called Chief Tompkins and told him what had happened, that some man kept banging on the locked door at Thorpe Hall of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. And, Chief Thomas thanked Dad for letting him know about it and that he would have one of the Police Officers keep an eye on Thorpe Hall during the day. For the most part, I have found that truth is not only found in the sacred doctrine of religious orders. For often times, truth is found in the most plain and mundane moments in life. Sometimes, we may think that a moment in life is too unimportant and ordinary to hold profound meaning. And, sadly, we often miss the love, the grandeur, the

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My sister and I, many years ago, standing beside Dad’s Ford Econoline Pick Up Truck. In the background you can see my old tree fort atop the apple tree. The swing set was placed beneath the apple tree, shortly after this photo was taken.

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What to Expect During a Bathroom Remodel

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Rethink Your Kitchen Layout

itchens are the most popular rooms in many homes. Even though The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average person spends just 68 minutes each weekday consuming food, and around 37 minutes preparing meals, the kitchen is not just a spot for food. It also is a gathering place for conversation, homework and family time. In recognition that so much time is spent in this heart of the home, many people are embracing some of the more popular trends concerning kitchen layouts to maximize the comfort and efficiency of these rooms. Communal zones Unlike the days of yore when the kitchen was utilitarian, today’s home floor plans make kitchens a focal point of a home. Food preparation also is no longer a solitary task. Thanks to larger kitchen footprints and multiple zones set up for meal creation, a greater number of people can hang out in the kitchen and help with meals. You’ll find multiple sinks, large islands and more counter space are key components of modern kitchen layouts. Dining nooks Kitchen designs are bringing back banquette seating in a cozy nook. This design is a practical use of space, and can fit in large and small kitchens alike. It also can give a kitchen a high-end look, as built-in banquettes can highlight a bay window or seem custom-made for the space. Banquette seating can fit a number of people

comfortably and provides a sensible and casual dining spot solution. Family table The trend experts at Southern Living magazine indicate that formal dining and living rooms are now used infrequently. As a result, kitchens have evolved to accommodate meal prep and dining. A large family table in the center of the room brings people into the kitchen to get more involved with food, according to San Francisco designer David Kensington. Counter culture Taking a page out of a favorite corner diner or bar, kitchens are increasingly outfitted with a large island flanked by chic counter stools, according to the design pros at Domino. Family members can pull up a stool and grab a quick snack. It’s also a great place for friends to engage in conversation while a host or hostess prepares cocktails and appetizers for an evening soirée. Work zone Many families like to have an area of the kitchen set up as a tech zone where kids can do their homework and even parents can do some work, such as paying bills. Setting aside an area of counter space as a small desk area can be a great idea. Such areas also help parents keep a watchful eye on children while they’re surfing the internet. Kitchens are the hub of the household, and modern design trends cater to a growing need for a multipurpose space.

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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center Donates Masks

o help keep the community safe from COVID-19, the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) has sewed and donated over 942 masks to over 25 businesses, organizations, and community members in the local Warren & Hunterdon County communities. The masks were sewn by several DASACC staff and volunteers. Sarah Longyhore, a caseworker at DASACC’s shelter, helped to sew many of the masks. “I enjoy helping wherever is needed. When I heard about the shortage of masks in our community during the pandemic, I figured that even by making one to two masks from home that I can make a difference.” DASACC also donated masks to St. Luke’s of Warren & Bethlehem, the Phillipsburg and Lopatcong Police Departments, Forest Manor Nursing Home, Visiting Homemakers Services of Warren County, Warren County Bus Transportation, Matheny Medical & Educational Center, and Warren Haven Nursing along with several other businesses and orga-

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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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How to Master Grilling a Thick Cut of Meat

thick cut of meat grilled over an open flame can make for a mouth watering meal. While such an endeavor likely won’t lead to any complaints around the dinner table, many people still shy away from grilling especially thick cuts of meat. A thick cut of uncooked meat can intimidate even the most devoted grilling enthusiast. Such cuts tend to take a long time to cook, and many a grilling devotee has put in that time only to end up with a dried out piece of meat. So what do? The following are some ways to master the art of grilling thick cuts of meat. • Reverse sear the steak. According to Omaha Steaks, reverse searing involves bringing the steak up to temperature via indirect heat first, then searing the outside second. Reverse searing ensures the outside of the steak does not become charred while the inside takes its time cooking. This requires using both direct and indirect heat. When using a gas grill with multiple burners, it’s easy to create direct and indirect heating zones by only turning one set of burners on. When using a charcoal grill, move the hot coals to one side of the grill and leave the other side empty. Omaha Steaks recommends maintaining a grill temperature between 250 and 300 F and placing the

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