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Making Life Better Stories And Songs Matter More Than Ever Right Now

ere’s a thought that may make you feel like singing: In times like these, when so many people feel like little islands, connecting with other people to share stories and songs takes on a special significance. It’s long been popular. For much of human history, the center of people’s light and life was the humble campfire. It was a place to teach, share, connect, and give thanks. It was the hub of culture, where our ancestors gathered nightly to fight back the dark with their myths, stories, and the joy of their voices raised in song. Stories and songs are basic units of shared culture that remain, even as the source of flickering light changed from fire to screens. These days, many social networks and streaming services are reporting global spikes in member activity. For example, on the “stories” side, nearly 16 million new people joined Netflix during the first part of the year, which was twice as many as expected. Other streaming services have seen rises as well, including Disney+. And underscoring the many benefits of engaging in these libraries of “once upon a time,” watching streaming video has quickly become the #1 leisure activity for people at home. On the “songs” side, social singing network Smule has also seen a significant rise in new users joining in from all over the world. Smule is a global online community of music lovers where millions of people from all over come

together each day to sing along with millions of popular songs, often with other people—and sometimes with the stars who first sang the songs—plus make new friends, cheer each other on, and simply have fun. Your singing ability doesn’t matter; the thing all the members have in common is a love for singing, and a love for connecting with other people through the shared experience of performing songs together. It’s somewhat like Snapchat and YouTube, mashed up with an automated sound and video recording and effects studio. You can sing or record songs on video with new friends, karaoke by yourself, or sing a cappella. Members include people from all walks of life, including real-life superstars, such as Lewis Capaldi, who upload recorded versions of their top hits for other members to sing along with and repost to the network and other social media platforms. Fans can even sing along with Disney characters such as Moana to the hits from popular Disney films. Thousands of independent singing communities and teams have sprung up around the world, using Smule as the platform to showcase their singalongs. One such community, Apex Team, is a group of 46 young, talented and dynamic voices from all parts of the world who came together as a virtual choir that inspires online audiences with their enjoyable musical performances. Apex produces more than a hundred group collaborations a year, including a phenomenal performance

of “Fight Song,” by Rachel Platten and Dave Bassett—edited into a “Thank You” to frontline professionals in the fight against COVID-19. Meanwhile, some things haven’t changed. Shared light is better, stories and songs still matter. To learn more, go to www.smule.com or get the app at Google Play. (NAPSI)

Fraud And Coronavirus

he warning bells are ringing. From regulators, law enforcement agencies and consumer organizations around the globe, the message is clear: Fraudulent schemes related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have arrived, and they are coming in many forms, from investment fraud to fake CDC emails to phishing scams. Job loss, financial strain, and social distancing are conditions that present fraudsters with an opportunity to pounce. A study by the FINRA Foundation, the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, Stanford, and the Federal Trade Commission found that social or physical isolation can increase anyone’s susceptibility to schemes.

In times like these, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Now is the time to move slowly, pay attention to details and not make rash decisions. Dramatic news coverage of viral outbreaks and pandemics can be an opportunity for scammers to pump inaccurate information into the marketplace to try to manipulate markets and investors. Following these hints can help you keep your money and personal information safe: Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus Scams 1. Ask and Check. Before you make any investment decision, ask and check to verify information about any incontinued on page 2

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o you relish the idea of an afternoon nap? If so, you’re in good company. According to the National Sleep Foundation, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Napoleon, and Albert Einstein each fancied afternoon naps. Youngsters nap, and so do many seniors. But by and large, humans are part of the minority of mammals that do not sleep for short periods of time throughout the day, instead dividing their days between sleep and wakefulness. However, there are

some benefits to catching a midday snooze. The Mayo Clinic says napping can be a way to catch up on sleep lost during the night or if a person is feeling sleep-deprived. It also may be a way to relax, increase alertness and improve mood. Naps should take place before 3 p.m. and not exceed 20 minutes. The longer and later one naps, the greater the potential it will interfere with nighttime sleeping or backfire and cause daytime grogginess.

dividuals you are dealing with and any investment product you are considering. You can use FINRA BrokerCheck, a free online tool, to get information on brokers and investment advisers. 2. Be skeptical. If an unknown company becomes the subject of press releases, emails, and promotional materials hyping the company and its products to cure the latest pandemic, hit pause. Be wary if you are flooded with information over a short time, especially if the communications only focus on the upside with little or no mention of risk. 3. Read a company’s SEC filings. Check the SEC’s EDGAR database to find out whether the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Verify these reports against promotional information put out by the company or third-party promoters. Exercise caution if they don’t align. And be suspicious of solicitations to invest when products are still in the development stage, where no actual products are on the market, or if the company’s balance sheets only show losses. 4. Question companies new to the

“cure” market. Changes to the name or business focus of a company to capitalize on pandemic fears may be a sign that a company is engaged in, or the subject of, a potential fraud. These changes can turn up in company press releases, Internet searches and, if the company files periodic reports, in the SEC’s EDGAR database. 5. Run it through the Scam Meter. Before you make any investment decision, the FINRA Scam Meter can help you tell if an investment you are thinking about might be a scam. Reliable Resources on Scams and Coronavirus Fortunately, there are a number of resources that provide accurate, unbiased information to help you spot and avoid coronavirus-related scams: • FINRA • Securities and Exchange Commission • Federal Trade Commission • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau • Better Business Bureau. For further ideas on how to protect your money, or to file a complaint or a tip, visit www.FINRA.org/LearnMore. (NAPSI)

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Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired? Exploring Another Treatment Option for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

hronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome (CFIS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling and poorly understood illness that is becoming more widespread in Western countries. CFIS is a term used to describe a myriad of neurological, neuromuscular, and immunological abnormalities. The initial onset of CFIS consists of flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, chills and extreme fatigue. The chronic manifestations of CFIS always include disabling fatigue but can also include muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, headaches, hypo- or hypersensitivities, cognitive disorders, depression, malaise, anxiety, irritability, confusion, weight fluctuations, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, muscle fatigue, worsening PMS, visual disturbances, tachycardia, paresthesias, dry eyes, dry mouth, night sweats, skin rashes and decreased sexual desire. The etiology of CFIS is still unknown, but the suspected cause is a viral infection. Some researchers believe that CFIS is actually a neurological response to a viral infection. Since there are no absolute markers or lab tests to confirm the illness, chronic fatigue

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A VIEW FROM THE LEFT

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n American politician can help herself politically by being able to believably use self-deprecating humor, which sends a clear message: “I am not pompously self-important or thin-skinned; I do not take myself completely seriously.” No one was better at self-deprecation than former President Ronald Reagan, whose robust sense of self-confidence enabled him to confound his political opponents by laughing at himself. Washington, sadly, can be a city where, because we do not grow corn or build cars, we sometimes measure input rather than output. I may not be able to tell you exactly what I did yesterday in concrete terms, but instead, I can tell you how long I didn’t do it. My explanation goes something like this: “I got to my desk before 7:30 a.m. and did not leave until almost 8 p.m.” Compare this to, “President Reagan, by refusing to arrive at his office before breakfast and rarely remaining there after 4:30 p.m., offended the Puritans in the press who questioned whether the then-oldest elected president was really ‘up’ to the demands of the office. At a press dinner, Reagan routed his critics with one simple line: ‘It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figured why take the chance?’” As proof that Gipper’s one-liners were not all written by joke writers and he simply expertly delivered, I recall an exchange from the 1980 campaign with a wire-service reporter when then-candidate Reagan’s critics regularly disparaged his career in Hollywood. The reporter had located an old promotional glossy photo of Reagan and one of his co-stars, a chimpanzee named Bonzo. With good nature, Reagan signed the photo and added, “I’m the one with the wristwatch.” Nor was Reagan the only major Republican who could make fun of himself. GOP White House nominee John McCain, having agreed with the description of him as an “American hero” and “an incredibly self-effacing guy,” recalled what had motivated him to become the leading Republican advocate of campaign finance reform: “As I was lying there in my prison cell in Hanoi having my legs broken by interrogators, one thought and one thought alone kept me going -that someday I would come home and do

Mark Shields something about soft money PACs.” How had McCain become a prisoner of war? “I was able to intercept a surface-to-air missile with my own airplane.” As the Republican nominee in 2012, Sen. Mitt Romney faced the thorny political issue of same-sex marriage, which many in his party vehemently opposed, and explained his own position this way: “As a Mormon, I believe marriage is between a man and a woman ... and a woman ... and a woman ... and a woman.” Acknowledging his own often fractured syntax and verbal gaffes, former President George W. Bush quoted approvingly a tough line form Garrison Keillor: “George Bush’s lips are where words go to die.” One major Republican leader has never had either the comfort level or the self-confidence to make fun of himself through self-deprecating humor. Denigrating public persons with whom you disagree as “loser” or “crooked” or “failing” or “low-IQ” or “crazy” is ridicule. It is not humor, and it is not appealing. Perhaps President Donald Trump’s inability to ever laugh at himself or to admit a flaw or a mistake explains why Reagan, McCain, Bush and Romney are all more favorably regarded by American voters today than is President Donald J. Trump. 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 100% MailedNewspaper Flanders, NJ 07836

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Who Sent COVID-19 Positive Patients Into Nursing Homes?

n a multicountry trip to South America, President Ronald Reagan couldn’t restrain himself from the inane observation that every tourist finds himself saying about such trips. “Every country is different.” So, it seems, is every virus capable of spreading into pandemic. The influenza pandemic of 1918-19, for example, tended to kill otherwise healthy people in the prime of life, ages 20 to 40. COVID-19 tends to kill people age 70 and above, especially those with comorbidities. Yet, despite that being apparent early on, America’s governors have done a poor job of protecting those most atrisk — residents of nursing homes with physical frailties and, often, cognitive impairment. The result: One-third of reported coronavirus deaths in the United States, according to New York Times reporting, are of nursing home residents or workers. Nursing homes accounted for a majority of deaths in heavily hit states like New Jersey (52%), Massachusetts (59%), Pennsylvania (66%) and Connecticut (55%), and for 80% of the deaths in otherwise lightly hit Minnesota. That percentage is much lower (20%) in America’s COVID-19 epicenter, New York, but it still leads the nation with 5,403 nursing home deaths — about one of every 14 COVID-19 death in the country. Why so many? On March 25, the state health commissioner ordered that nursing homes to accept patients with the virus. It’s unclear why he made this fatal decision. Maybe he wanted to keep hospital beds available, or maybe he feared that sick people would be dumped onto the street. When asked about this policy in late April, Governor Andrew Cuomo professed ignorance. Two weeks later, on May 9, after 46 days in effect, he reversed it. New York wasn’t the only state that insisted on placing infected patients in

Michael Barone nursing homes. New Jersey’s policy was similar, explicitly barring homes from requiring testing before admitting patients. California had the same policy but dropped it after 10 days. Other states, recognizing the dangers of infecting the vulnerable, required or encouraged nursing homes to set up separate units or staffs to handle patients testing positive. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, widely criticized in the national media for avoiding a total lockdown, zeroed in on nursing homes, encouraging repeated testing and temperature-taking of residents and staff and isolating anyone testing positive. Florida, a state with 2 million more people than New York, had just 714 nursing home deaths, 13% of the number in New York. It’s hard to disagree with the verdict of National Review’s Jim Geraghty: “These decisions are so spectacularly wrongheaded, so epically foolish, that those responsible deserve to be remembered forever.” Let’s hesitate a moment before piling on. Remember that, in March, epidemiologists and governors were worried that hospital facilities would be overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients in need of ventilators, which had been previously used to treat patients with continued on page 6

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Nursing Homes... continued from page 4 severe respiratory function reduced by other viruses. So they were focused on getting recovering patients out of those supposedly needed hospital beds. The nursing home mandates of the Cuomo administration and others were obviously mistakes, with fatal consequences. So was the Centers for Disease Control’s failure to produce virus tests, and so was Donald Trump’s failure to cut off air traffic from Europe, as he had in January from China. And given the negative public health effects of economic collapse, these continued lockdowns may also be seen as fatal mistakes. Government officials’ decisions about a novel virus will often turn out to be mistakes that cost lives. But decisions to send viral patients into nursing homes comes the closest to justifying screams of, “There’s blood on your hands!” Fortunately, societies can learn from mistakes. We have learned that the virus is not easily spread in open spaces. We have learned that the risk of fatalities among children and adolescents is near zero, per-

haps less than that of seasonal flu. We have learned our hospitals aren’t going to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients and that ventilators don’t always help. We have learned that it’s possible to protect elderly people, even nursing home residents with comorbidities, with high but not total effectiveness. And we have become aware, if only out of the corner of our eyes, that the lockdown of large segments of the economy wreaks not just economic damage but also has enormous negative consequences for public health, especially among disadvantaged people. All of this points in the direction of phasing out lockdowns and allowing reopenings, at various rates depending on particular circumstances, and avoiding obvious blunders, like sending infections into nursing homes. Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

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Denville Strong Bands Together During Coronavirus Pandemic

By Megan Roche enville Township has always had a special sense of community and that special sense of community has not been lost during the coronavirus pandemic. If anything, that special sense of community has grown stronger than ever. What started out as individuals wanting to help has turned into a major volunteer effort throughout the township. Mike Andersen, one of the coordinators for Denville Strong, started this endeavor when he saw local businesses shutting their doors because of coronavirus. Wanting to support them, Andersen contacted Ryan Gleason from the Downtown Denville BID. Together, the two are working tirelessly with volunteers to help keep businesses afloat. “As everything started progressing, we realized there were going to be some frontline workers who were going to be putting themselves at risk. We also saw businesses close that were going to be affected financially. After talking with a few folks about what we could do, I thought that there had to be a way to combine these two together. We are working to help our frontline workers and at the same time, helping our local businesses,” Andersen said. What originally started out as just a service to offer grocery and pharmacy pick up for the elderly has since turned into the volunteers fulfilling any need that they can. The Denville Strong team has also aided in providing meals for frontline workers, donations of masks and PPE, all while supporting the local economy. Andersen is working in tandem with leadership at St. Clare’s Hospital. “We’ve had requests for surgical caps, D batteries, and more where we’ve bought those things from local businesses and donated them to the hospital. We’re trying to figure out ways to include our local businesses whether it be through meals, meal nights, and it’s not just limited to restaurants, we’re trying to involve everyone. We’ve done a pizza night where workers could pick up a pizza for their family. We’ve paid for portions of meals. We’ve also done a taco night for first responders as well,” Andersen shared. Kids have also not been forgotten. The Denville Strong team heard of a Facebook post to see if the Easter Bunny would be arriving in town. Other local towns had done similar things to bring joy to the little ones at this time, so Andersen began contacting local officials to see

if the request could be met. What started out on the Saturday before Easter at 3:00 in the afternoon became a much needed bright spot for many local children and adults on Easter Sunday. “Somebody posted about it on Facebook and asked if Denville was considering doing something similar. I saw it and thought it was a great idea. Our volunteer firemen love doing these kinds of things. We observed appropriate social distancing and we put it out there and the residents were awesome. We put together a specific route that hit most neighborhoods in town. It was awesome to see the smiles on both the kids and adults faces. I think we all needed a little bit of normalcy and a little bit of time to get outside. It was amazing to see the community get out there and come together, but still keeping everyone safe,” Andersen said. While monetary donations are extremely helpful and encouraged, kids can also get involved. There is a mailbox downtown where kids are being encouraged to write and drop off thank you letters that will be delivered to frontline workers. This is an easy way to get the kids to get creative and at the same time, support the Denville Strong mission. “The feedback from frontline workers has been incredible. They have been extremely appreciative of everything. They are grateful for us for making their lives a little bit easier while they are out there battling on the front lines to keep us all safe,” Andersen said. Looking to help frontline workers? Andersen and the team want to hear your ideas. Andersen asks that you reach out to denvillestrong@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page at Denville Strong. No idea is too big or too small. This simple project has become bigger and better than Andersen could have ever imagined when he started it a few weeks ago. “The outpouring has been way more than I ever expected. From every area within Denville, everyone is stepping up to say ‘what can I do to help?’ I think at first I set this up as a way to tackle an immediate need in the short term, and with the amount of money we’ve raised and the people that have offered ideas, this could go on for a while now. We’ve raised over $25,000 and every single cent is going to go back to a local business,” Andersen said. For more information on Denville Strong, visit www.denvillestrong.com.

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Florham Park Resident Earns Medical Degree

hrystal L. Pristell of Florham Park, N.J., was among the students who received a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at the college’s April

18 degree conferral. The child of Brenda Pristell of Florham Park, in 2012 Dr. Pristell earned a B.S. in biology from Seton Hall University, and is a 2008 graduate of Hanover Park High School in

Long Valley Annual Memorial Day Celebration Moved Online

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ies and checking that they’re in good working order, if you don’t have a light source in every room it’s a good plan to place flashlights or lanterns in rooms where you may need to be able to see in an emergency. The idea is to give everyone in the family the ability to illuminate their path and move safely through the house no matter where they are when the lights go out. Part of your preparation should also include restocking your first-aid kit. Some items in the kit, like ointments and medications, can expire so you’ll need to replenish anything you’ve used and double-check that the contents are still safe to use. If you don’t already have them, be sure to add a battery-operated radio and a portable power bank so you have access to news updates and can charge a low phone battery. Take inventory of your non-perishable food items to ensure you have plenty of options on hand in the event power stays off through one or more meals. You may also want to stockpile some books and board games for convenient access to entertainment while your power is down. Make power plans. Because power outages area near certainty during severe weather season, reliable electricity is a necessity for powering work, school and daily life. An appropriately sized standby generator can ensure your home power doesn’t miss a beat when faced with seasonal storms. Because standby generators are fueled by natural gas or liquid propane, the tank doesn’t require regular refueling with gasoline which means no last-minute trips to the gas station when your generator runs out of gas. “Standby generators can power an encontinued on page 33

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Cindy Graham, Linda Smith and Grace Stampf of RE/MAX Heritage Properties Earn e-PRO® Certification

indy Graham, Linda Smith and Grace Stampf, sales associates at RE/MAX Heritage Properties, recently earned their e-PRO® Certification from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The e-PRO® Certification Program helps REALTORS® master the latest advanced digital marketing techniques. As program graduates, Graham, Smith and Stampf are now proficient in the latest business tech tools to help safeguard client information and best market properties. Cindy Graham became a Realtor® in 2012 and joined RE/MAX Heritage Properties in 2014. A Roxbury resident for 31 years, Graham specializes in helping homebuyers and sellers throughout Roxbury and Mt. Olive Townships as well as Sussex and Warren Counties. She has earned numerous regional awards throughout her career, including the RE/MAX Executive Club and RE/MAX 100% Club. She also received the Circle of Excellence Award from the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR). “The e-PRO® Certification increased my online marketing skills to reach potential clients by connecting my social media ac-

count to our RE/MAX website,” said Graham. “When I market a client’s home, they can be sure I’m sending their listing to people I connect with online as well as the traditional RE/ MAX, Realtor.com and Zillow sites that feed from the multiple listing systems.” Graham is an active member of the community, serving as a member of the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce, the Mt. Olive Chamber of Commerce, St. Therese Women’s Cornerstone Group and Friends of Roxbury Library. She also serves as treasurer for the Roxbury Arts Alliance, which runs the Investors Bank Theater. Graham works from the Flanders office of RE/MAX Heritage Properties. She may be reached at the Flanders office at 973-5981700, on her cell at 201-841-4747, or by email at ctgraham878@gmail.com. Linda Smith joined RE/MAX Heritage Properties in 2016. Before joining RE/MAX, she spent more than 20 years working in business management and marketing. Smith works with buyers and sellers throughout northwest New Jersey, including Morris, Warren, Sussex and Bergen Counties. As a 30-year resident of Roxbury, her specific con-

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centration is within Roxbury as well as Mt. Olive Township. Smith has received numerous professional honors as well, including the Circle of Excellence Award from NJAR. She also earned regional honors from RE/ MAX, including the 100% Club in 2017, 2018 and 2019. “The e-PRO® Certification not only gave me further insight and strategies to broaden my technology skills and compete effectively in today’s market but even more importantly, how to connect with my clients using various social platforms and how I can best service their needs to provide the results they

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are looking for, which is my top priority,” said Smith. Smith also earned her Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification through NAR. The PSA certification provides Realtors® with the skills needed to competitively price properties, work with appraisers and educate clients about home values. In addition, Smith recently completed coursework to become a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES). By earning the CPRES credential, Smith can help sellers avoid legal disagreements regarding wills, estates and asset discontinued on page 15

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continued from page 14 tribution to heirs. The credential is awarded by U.S. Probate Services. Smith is a member of both the Mt. Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as a committee member for Women in Business in Mt. Olive Township. She has also participated in fundraising activities for the Hackettstown Medical Center and as a volunteer at the Faith Kitchen in Dover. Smith works from the Flanders office of RE/MAX Heritage Properties. She may be reached at the Flanders office at 973598-1700, on her cell at 973-489-0655, or by email at LindaSmithNJRealtor@gmail.com. Grace Stampf began her real estate career with RE/MAX in 2009. She joined RE/MAX Heritage Properties in 2010. A resident of Long Valley, Stampf specializes in helping homebuyers and sellers throughout Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties. She has earned several professional honors throughout her career, including the Circle of Excellence Award from NJAR, which she has received every year since 2013. Stampf has also received regional honors from RE/MAX, including the Executive Club and the 100% Club. “The e-PRO® Certification allows me to offer more tools in my belt to broaden the expertise I bring to my clients,” said Stampf. Stampf frequently hosts free seminars for the community, offering homebuying and selling tips. She also holds her Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification through NAR. Stampf works from both the Flanders and Chester offices of RE/MAX Heritage Properties. She may be reached at 973-598-1700, by cell at 917-716-4813 or by email at grace. stampf@gmail.com.

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Parent/Toddler Workshop at the Albrook

he Albrook School Parent-Toddler class was a great success. Every Tuesday from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm, for eight weeks, seven little toddlers’ ages 16 months to 24 months came to Albrook with a parent and engaged in a handson introductory Montessori class. It was amazing to witness these tiniest of students every week, becoming more confident and grounded as they explored the age-appropriate, engaging, Montessori activities. It’s no surprise that snack time was a favorite activity. It was such a joy to see how these very young students could sit so nicely to eat their little feast of cheese, fruit, and crackers from real plates and drink water from small glasses. Then, with guidance, they carefully scraped their plates and

placed them in a tub of water to be washed. It was also an excellent opportunity for first-time parents to connect and have peer support as they navigate their child through the ups and downs of toddlerhood. The Albrook School was founded in 1979 as

a non-profit Montessori school. We serve up to 200 children ages two through twelve. Our School is accredited by the American Montessori Society and by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools and follows the Montessori philosophy of assisting each child in developing each

of his or her potentialities to the fullest. The Albrook School is located at 361 Somerville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. If you would like more information about this topic, please call Lisa Perez at 908580-0661 or email lperez@ albrookschool.org.

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Lycoming College Senior Art Show Moved to Online Format

n response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations, the Lycoming College Senior Art show has been displayed in an online format this year. This digital exhibition features the thesis works of Lycoming College graduating senior art students. The art gallery is available to view at https://www.lycoming.edu/art/senior-show/20/. The Lycoming College Juried Senior Show is the culmination of thesis projects for all seniors with a major in studio art. All studio art majors are required to produce a cohesive body of professional thesis work and must be chosen by an outside juror to exhibit in the Senior Show in order to graduate. The juror for this year’s thesis exhibition was originally planned to be Eva Frosch, the owner of Frosch & Portmann, a gallery located on the Lower East Side of New York City. However, a few days before her scheduled arrival, the nation went on lockdown due to COVID-19, and Frosch was unable to fill the role. “The students worked hard on their senior projects and Lycoming College’s art department believes that, at a later date, they will be able to showcase their fantastic work at the Lycoming College Art Gallery in downtown Williamsport,” said Andreas Rentsch, assistant professor of photography at Lycoming College. The 2020 Senior Art Show features works from the following, including artist statements:

Ariana Breen ’20 (Silver Spring, Md.) – art major; criminal justice and criminology minor Jordan Lynn ’20 (Ralston, Pa.) – art major Ashley Nelson ’20 (South Williamsport, Pa.) – art major; 2D animation and business administration minor Hope Nemceff ’20 (Phoenixville, Pa.) – art major; 2D animation minor Jessalyn Smith ’20 (East Windsor, Ct.) – art major; entrepreneurship minor Jessica Wyse ’20 (Succasunna, N.J.) – art major; psychology minor Xiyue Yang ’20 (Beijing, China) – art major Lycoming College’s art program offers all the benefits of a standalone art school while also providing a traditional liberal arts education, giving students exciting, inspiring opportunities and opening their minds to broader possibilities. The art department is recognized for its innovative program, cutting-edge digital design, and exceptional faculty of teachers and practicing professional artists. Students graduate equipped with everything they need to succeed as working professional artists, graphic/web designers, photographers, teachers, art therapists, conservators, curators, gallerists, animators, or in their pursuit of a higher degree. More information can be found at https://www.lycoming. edu/art/.

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5 Ideas for a Virtual Family Adventure

dream vacation is the perfect antidote to stress and the monotony of daily life. When a getaway isn’t in the cards, you can still escape and explore new places virtually. A virtual trip can be a great way to explore destinations you might consider for a future vacation, or it may be a chance to see remarkable sights around the world that you wouldn’t get to experience otherwise. Virtual travel can also engage kids in learning when you pair the experience with lessons on culture, geography or even a homemade take on local culinary treats. Add authenticity to the experience with special touches that mimic the ambiance. If you’re visiting the beach, kick up the heat and turn on a fan for some breeze. Light a coconut-scented candle and enjoy a bowl of ice cream while you take in the sights. Get your virtual adventures underway with these selections from the travel experts at Vrbo: Look around the Louvre in Paris. Explore the Egyptian Antiquities, remains of the Louvre’s Moat and Galerie d’Apollon by virtual museum tour as you head inside this iconic art lover’s institution. Sneak inside the San Diego Zoo. Get up close and personal with the resident apes, penguins, pandas, giraffes, elephants and tigers in real time via one of the many live cams positioned to spot wildlife from the comfort of your couch.

Walk the Great Wall of China. Make your Great Wall goals a reality. Get a glimpse of this 300-mile wonder of the world with a cyber stroll before dreaming up your own future family trip. Watch big wave surfing in Maui. Transport yourself to the beach as you watch white-knuckle surfing at its most surreal. Whether you’re a super fan or first-time spectator of the sport, it’s a compelling beachcam watch and a welcome escape from the everyday. Travel 352 million miles to Mars. Feel a world away as you explore Mars from aboard NASA’s Curiosity Rover. Learn as you roam between its different mission sites for a virtual, yet realistic, view of the Red Planet’s remarkable landscape. For families who miss traveling together, you can share the joys of your virtual journey Photo courtesy of Getty Images through videoconferencing and adding some extra ambiance and a change of scenery by downloading a travel wallpaper for your meeting background. If the virtual destinations inspire you to visit in person someday, use resources like Vrbo’s Trip Boards to create a list of places to stay as soon as you can get away, and keep the dream going by sending the link to family members and asking them to vote and comment on their favorites. Find more travel-inspired ideas to pass your time at home at vrbo.com. (Family Features)

Mountain Lakes Brothers Bring Special Occasion Joy During Coronavirus

By Megan Roche or Luke and Wesley Dunn, sitting in quarantine without taking action was just something they couldn’t do. On April 19, Luke was turning the big 21. Not wanting to let the occasion go by without a celebration, Luke’s mom Melissa, ordered a big happy birthday sign for the front yard. With a birthday parade going by, Melissa gave Luke and Wesley the idea that they should repurpose the sign for others celebrating birthdays in quarantine. “The sign that my mom had ordered for my birthday had come in late. My mom posted on Facebook that my brother would go out and put the happy birthday sign in other people’s yards. We started scheduling different things and it really just took off. We had 20 people requesting the sign after the first day. After that, my brother quickly realized that he was going to need help so I joined in right away,” Luke shared. Yankee Yard Card was born. The two brothers, wanting to earn money toward college, are charging $40 for sign set ups

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the night before the special event. What started out as just birthday signs has now morphed into graduation, birth announcements, and more. The two brothers will come by your home the night before the event, set up the signs in the yard, and come by the next evening to pick them up. The two are learning valuable skills, while bringing joy to others. “We both really like new projects and problem solving. We are really learning about the challenges of a small business. We’ve been enjoying the operations and although there have been challenges, it’s been really eye opening. We never in a million years thought that this would take off like it has,” Luke said. The two brothers do not want anyone to feel like their celebration or special day is less important because of the coronavirus pandemic. Just like Luke, celebrating a birthday at this time, is something that will not be forgotten. “We really want to do this so that continued on page 20

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Special Occasion Joy... continued from page 20 younger kids who maybe don’t understand what is going on or it’s not what they are used to, we want to bring them joy. It’s something that the two of us can do that is easy that helps us both make money for college and it’s a pick me up. It makes a huge difference for a kid when they go outside and they see a sign, they know people are thinking of them,” Luke said. Luke, an economics major at NYU and Wesley, a graduating Mountain Lakes High School senior and Villanova bound in the fall, are proud of their business. The two have grown closer through their endeavor to bring happiness to others during these trying times. “Everybody in town has really rallied behind our entrepreneurial spirit. Everyone in the town has been so great to us. People are so grateful for what we are doing and it’s helping us in the meantime.

We’re getting out of bed and getting out of quarantine and actually doing something. We thought it would just be a fun project, we never thought that this many people would be responding,” Luke said. The brothers are currently accepting orders for signs through their website. Due to popularity of the project, many dates are currently sold out. The Dunn brothers suggest making arrangements early. While they are currently only limited to Morris County, the brothers are considering expanding as the business grows. Mom Melissa couldn’t be prouder of her boys. “I am truly so proud of not only my boys’ entrepreneurial spirits, but more so of their desire to spread a little happiness during these challenging times,” Melissa shared. To purchase a sign package, visit www. yankeeyardcard.com or email dunnbros@ yankeeyardcard.com.

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Diary of a Scout Leader: Remembering Thorpe Hall, Part II

By Richard Mabey Jr. ur story so far: It is the first day of summer vacation of 1969. I am 15 years old and have just completed my sophomore year at Boonton High School. It is nearing high noon and I have spent the entire morning painting Thorpe Hall of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, for my Eagle Scout project. It was now a quarter to 12. I began to feel hungry, so I put my paint brush down, atop the can of paint and walked into the kitchen to get my brown bag lunch out of the refrigerator. I decided to eat lunch at the long table that looked out to the parking lot of Thorpe Hall. It had been slow going. The molding around the many windows of Thorpe Hall were taking a lot of time to paint. They required extra care in painting, so as not to get any paint of the glass. As I began eating my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I looked out to the empty parking lot and felt a deep sense of sadness. There was a long-standing tradition in Lincoln Park, that on the first day of summer vacation the boys in the town would all meet at the baseball field at Chapel Hill School. As I ate my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I felt a dull, laden emptiness abiding within my heart center. I longed to be playing baseball

I was fiercely determined to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. This is a photo of myself with my beloved collie, Sunday.

with the gang. For one solid moment, I wondered if it was all worth it. I felt very insecure. I wondered if I would ever really earn the rank of Eagle Scout. I was now a Life Scout, the rank that came before Eagle Scout. I now had 19 merit badges. I needed only two more merit badges to complete the merit badge requirement to earn Eagle Scout. Those two merit badges were Swimming and Life Saving. I sipped my lemonade from the little plastic cup of my thermos, as I wondered if I would ever be a strong enough swimmer to earn these two difficult merit badges. I had spent the last two summers, attending the classes for the swimming merit badge. The classes were held at the shore of the Rockaway River in Boonton Township. After spending two entire summers, taking the swimming merit badge classes, I had failed to successfully meet the requirements, both summers! I could not allow myself to think negative thoughts. I told myself that I had to be positive. That this was the summer that I was going to pass the requirements for the Swimming Merit Badge. As I took the last bite of my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I looked across the width and breadth of Thorpe Hall. I still had a lot of work to do. And, continued on page 26

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this so well. It is as if this moment is set in my mind with indelible ink. As I was focused and concentrating upon painting the molding around one of the glass windows, a knock came on the door, half-way across the large hall, to my right-hand side. This knock was not a friendly tap. Everything about this knock on the door, frightened me. To say that there was a knock on the door, doesn’t quite define it. For, it was more like a hammering fist, rapidly pounding on the door. The door had a window on the upper half of it. I could see that it was a man at the door. A rather disheveled, late middle-aged man. Everything in my gut told me not to answer the door. I could hear the man’s muffled voice shouting, “anyone there! Anyone in there! If there’s anyone in there, open this door right now!” The loud, demanding voice of this man, left me wondering if he was drunk or high on drugs or just emotionally unbalanced. I put my paint brush down, atop the paint can. I sat on the floor, with my back tightly against the wall. I brought my knees to my chest to do my very best to be as inconspicuous as possible. The man continued to hammer at the

door. He continued shouting, “I know someone’s in there. Open this door, right now. Ya’ hear me, open this door right now!” As I sat on the floor, my back against the wall, crunched up in a ball, I prayed and prayed that this distraught man could not

see me. Fear began to seep into the chambers of my heart. To be continued next issue! Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please place the wording “My Life Weekly” in the subject line.

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Mount Olive Fifth Grader Donates Toward Food Pantry

hea started by making a few colorful posters, promoting the Mount Olive Food Pantry, which we then shared with friends and family through text or Facebook. Our friends and family very generously donated to our plan, that we wanted to keep the food pantry well stocked in all of the food staples that bring comfort to our family, and that we couldn’t imagine going without. We thought it would nice to make sure other families had those staples as well. We were able to do that, plus so much more! Thea delivered 615 pounds

of food to the Mount Olive Food Pantry. We were able to donate 43 lbs of Fresh Meat, 75 lbs of Peanut Butter, 84 lbs of Jelly, 126 lbs of Spaghetti Sauce, 60 lbs of Spaghetti,

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Women’s Association For Morristown Medical Center Announces 2020 Scholarship Awards

he Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) is pleased to announce its 2020 Scholarship Awards. WAMMC Scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding Morristown Medical Center employees to help further their continuing education, development and leadership skills in the hospital and healthcare field. WAMMC’s Scholarship Program dates back to 1957 and supports the staff at Morristown Medical Center by granting scholarships to hospital employees pursuing careers in the healthcare field. WAMMC Scholarship recipients are chosen based on applicants demonstrating extraordinary care and service to patients, their peers, colleagues and the community. In 2020, WAMMC’s Scholarship Awards Committee awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 25 employees. This includes $4,000 raised by WAMMC’s Chatham and Cromwell Twigs which enabled us to provide two additional employees with scholarship support. WAMMC’s ongoing commitment to its Scholarship Program can be

attributed to the hard work of successful fundraising and the generous donations of WAMMC members. “We are pleased to be able to award these scholarships to an exceptional group of Morristown Medical Center employees, especially at a time when they are being called to the front line to care for patients of the Covid-19 virus,” said Katie Nolle, President, Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center. “We are grateful to all of our donors for their generous contributions to this program, enabling us to continue our Scholarship Program to assist hospital employees in attaining their advanced healthcare-related educations.” “We are more than grateful to the Women’s Association for their ongoing support of our employees through its Scholarship Program,” said Carol Jones, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Morristown Medical Center. “As we have experienced with this Covid-19 crisis, continuous education for our nurses is critical to our expert care of our patients and the community.”

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all those essential workers who are sacrificing so much for our community!” said Cathy Roy. The children featured on the video are: Carley Bachrach (Park Ridge), Bobbi Baitey (Morristown, Bobby and Danielle Becht (Morris Township), Will Delargy (Morristown), Cole Grey (Bridgewater), Meghan Jenkins (Bridgewater), Hope Keil (Randolph), Sarah Lepre (Lake Hiawatha), Sam Lewis (Morris Plains), Michael Luciano (Randolph), Maxton Lukes (Bernardsville), Jenna Manderioli (Randolph), Gina Marasco (Morris Plains), Carigan McGuinn (Morristown), Carly Nicolai (Morristown), Lauren Onufryk (Flanders), Francesco Pontoriero (Warren), Nicholas Profito (Chester), Libby Schmitt (Basking Ridge), Maya and Naina Slaughter (Morristown), Juliette Trumbell

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I Remember Dad: The Rock Wall

By Richard Mabey Jr. hortly after the First Word War ended, my maternal grandfather, Edmund C. Kemmerer built a wall in the front of his home atop Boonton Avenue. My mom was the ninth of nine children. On a Sunday afternoon in the mid-summer of 1943, my mom sat upon this very special wall and was reading a book. On the surface it seems like a very ordinary and mundane event. But, in reality, it was a most profound moment. In the middle of the Summer of 1943, my dad had completed his basic training at Fort McClellan in Alabama. Dad had a week-long furlough. He was then scheduled to report to Hickam Airfield in Hawaii, to be a part of the Seventh Army Air Corps. And, on the Sunday afternoon, of his week-long furlough, he visited his brother Earl and Earl’s wife Eleanor, who lived directly across the street from the Kemmerer family. This is how the story goes. This is how my dad told my sister Patti and I, a few hundred times, over the years. Before supper, Dad and his brother Earl, took a walk around the yard. They walked to the front yard of Earl’s home. They stood beneath a maple tree and Dad saw my mom, for the very first time. My dad often told my sister and me that it was love at first sight for him. Dad was 18 and Mom was 15. My dad would often tell the story, with great heartfelt drama. Dad would tell how he had been looking at

this beautiful girl, sitting on the stone wall in front of her house and she never once looked up from her book. Dad told the story of how he asked his brother Earl who this cute girl was, and Earl told Dad that she was Janet Kemmerer, the youngest of the Kemmerer clan. Dad would often say how, standing beneath the shade of that maple tree beside his brother, he decided he was going to marry this pretty girl. Those few precious minutes, where my dad saw my mom, from across Boonton Avenue that Sunday afternoon, was the only time that Dad saw Mom before reporting to Hickam Airfield in Hawaii. But fate and destiny were to be kind to be beloved father. The Kemmerer family attended the Boonton United Methodist Church, as did my Uncle Earl and Aunt Eleanor. During World War II, the church had a program where they encouraged people to write to the men and women who were serving in the armed services. My Aunt Eleanor gave my mom, my dad’s name and address at Hickam Airfield to write to him. I suspect that my Uncle Earl told Aunt Eleanor that my dad had asked about my mom, during the few minutes that Dad and Uncle Earl stood beneath the maple tree, while Mom read a book sitting on her rock wall. Well, Mom did write Dad. And, I’m glad she did because I don’t know where I would be if she didn’t. Dad often said continued on page 31

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that when he was granted leave, he stayed in his barracks and wrote his mom and dad a letter. And, also wrote a letter to the pretty girl who was reading a book, sitting on the rock wall, across the street from his brother Earl’s house. Dad would put a little flannel in his re-

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where I’d be today. Life is funny, with its twists and turns. I never did thank Grandpa Kemmerer for building that rock wall, when he was a young man. For without that rock wall, my mom might have resorted to sitting in her backyard, out of sight from Dad on that fateful Sunday afternoon. You just never know how carefully the good Lord has planned everything out. 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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Family Fun with Fudgsicles

lanning snacks you can enjoy with your children is a winning parenting strategy for spending more time together while creating tasty treats. Take it a step further with a recipe like these Homemade Fudgsicles, which are an ideal example of an easy treat made with the goodness of real milk kids can help make, giving them an added incentive to enjoy moments together. To help your children reach the recommended 2-3 servings of dairy each day, serve with a glass of milk. Find more snack recipes at milkmeansmore.org. Homemade Fudgsicles Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More Total time: 10 minutes plus 12 hours chill

time Servings: 12 3 cups milk 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ice pop sticks In pot over medium heat, heat milk, sugar, cocoa powder, honey and salt, stirring often, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Pour into ice pop molds and insert sticks then freeze until firm, about 12 hours. Remove ice pops from molds and place in freezer-safe bag until ready to eat. (Family Features)

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Ways to Make Hearty Meals at Home with Pantry Staples

tocking up on pantry essentials is a productive practice, especially as people across the country spend more time at home. However, having all those ingredients on-hand doesn’t do as much good if you aren’t sure how to use them or feel as if you’re constantly whipping up the same dishes. For example, canned protein is a popular pantry item as it cuts down on prep time and holds a long shelf life while adding important nutrients to family meals. Canned seafood, in particular, is a versatile choice that can be used in a variety of easy recipes or simply eaten on its own. An option like Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water, which is 99% fat free and a good source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3s, makes for an easy and versatile addition to dishes like pasta. A 5-ounce can contains 24 grams of high-quality protein, making it a nourishing source of energy while helping to easily satisfy hunger. Try adding some modern flair to the table with this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta, perfect for a family of four and ready in just 20 minutes. Virtually any canned seafood can be used from salmon to tuna in place of more traditional proteins used in this pasta and many other dishes. If your family prefers to stick to tradition, Mom’s Favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole provides a warm, hearty meal with a hint of nostalgia while gathering loved ones around

Substitution: Use any canned seafood such as salmon in place of canned tuna. Mom’s Favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole Total time: 40 minutes Servings: 6-7 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 2 cups frozen peas 2 cans (12 ounces each) Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water, drained 4 cups medium egg noodles, cooked 4 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Heat oven to 400 F. In bowl, stir soup and milk until smooth. In 3-quart casserole dish, combine peas, tuna and noodles with soup mixture. Bake 30 minutes, or until warm and bubbling; remove from oven and stir. In bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over tuna mixture. Bake 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Substitution: Use any frozen vegetable in place of frozen peas.

the dinner table. Ingredients in these recipes can be easily substituted for similar options you may already have on hand, such as another dried pasta in place of penne or carrots in lieu of peas. Find more filling family recipes at chickenofthesea. com. Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives 1 can (5 ounces) Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water, drained 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Cook pasta according to package directions. In large skillet, bring chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, olives and tuna to boil; stir constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture over cooked pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese.

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