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Cedar Grove Secures Reservoir Property as Open Space
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edar Grove Reservoir Property will be preserved as open space. According to Councilman Harry Kumburis, the land was in danger of potentially being de-
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Cedar Grove Reservoir property. Photo credit Harry Kumburis.
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Trust. The city of Newark owned the property and Newark Mayor Ras Baraku allowed its purchase by Cedar Grove. Kumburis said part of the purchase was funded by the township’s open space trust fund and the rest was bonded out. “It’ll be under the Green Acres Trust so that it will remain in its natural state,” Kumburis explained. “It will have some improvements such as simple parking, meaning that no woods will be taken down because of any parking installment,” He also said that some existing structures, such as buildings and garages, will be removed from the property, in order to allow the area to be left in its natural state. Kumburis touted the importance of preserving the property consisting of several vernal pools, which are small, shallow wetlands that do not have permanent inlet or outlet of water flow. “They are unique wetland habitats because they help support amphibian population in the northeast, and are critical to our environment,” he explained, adding that the property also boasts large groves of pine trees and cedar trees, including an abundance of mammals such as deer, turkeys and foxes and an occasional Black Bear. “It also includes some endangered wild-
life such as red-headed woodpeckers and bald eagles.” The reservoir projects through West Essex Trail, which stems through Francisco Avenue in Little Falls and onto Verona High School. It lies adjacent to the Mills Reservation, a county park consisting of 157 acres and is a protected wooded area in Cedar Grove. The reservoir itself is protected by Essex County Parks Commission and includes major trails. Community parks, recreational areas and multiple trails are strewn along the West Essex Trail. “I’m very happy about this acquisition to protect vital areas of open space,» Kumburis noted. “These vernal pools are vitally important because this property is close to the metropolitan area. Cedar Grove’s untapped resources are vital to the environment. It’s also an excellent place for our children to explore.” Kumburis added the township was in the process of acquiring Rails-to-Trails grants in order to help upgrade the trails that run throughout the property. “As council liaison to the Environmental Commission, myself and other members see this as a vitally important addition to our community,” he added.
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Cedar Grove’s Mia Faieta:
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“In 2018, we were Essex County champs, wining sectional titles North 1, Group 1, Section 1 champion where we bested Hasbrouck Heights but then we lost to Roselle Park,” she said. “This team is running on pure determination and drive to bring the championship back to Cedar Grove.” Velardi says Faieta is the drive behind the team’s accomplishments. Currently, the team is on the way to the semi-finals and then the Essex County semi-finals against Livingston. “We’re pretty good right now, seeded number one for the second year in a row and it’s our second year being league champions,” Velardi added, who had played softball herself when she attended Caldwell University. “It’s our fourth year going for sectional titles and the state tournament. I’ve tried to inspire these girls
hrowing a perfect game in high school level softball has become a fairly common achievement for Mia Faieta. The Cedar Grove High School senior found herself in familiar territory once again this season with a recent win over Wayne Valley High School 8-0. Having earned a record of 1,000 strikeouts in her high school career, Faieta is on the verge of bringing her team to yet another state championship. Head coach Nicole Velardi said the last time the team won an overall championship was in 2017 with Faieta leading the charge then as well. Velardi came on in 2015 as junior varsity coach and became head coach a year later. She said that the current seniors have been with her for all four years since leading the team.
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1,000 strikeout threshold, and to do it during the team’s senior night, which was so nice.” Velardi also added that Faieta is at her best when times are toughest. She doesn’t only display her character on the field, but off the field as well, particularly when she’s experiencing a very difficult time. “In her sophomore year, Mia had to grow up quickly with a health scare for her mother, who was diagnosed with a deadly form of leukemia and had to get treatment in New York City for several months for a high-risk stem cell transplant,” Velardi explained. “She could have wallowed in self-pity and everyone would have understood if she did not do well, but she did the total opposite.” Velardi noted that many who see her as a successful pitcher think everything comes easy for her. In reality, the experience was extremely challenging for her. “She had to step up and
to do whatever it takes. They’re a great group who have a lot of talent and that makes it a lot easier.” According to Velardi, Faieta recently reached 1,000 strikeouts during the team’s recent senior night - a record for the team and the high school. Velardi added how amazed those who attend the games are with her pitches because of her ability to tune everything out as if nothing seems to bother her. An example would be instances where the bases are loaded, there are no outs and she goes on to strike out the next three batters. “Mia is the 19th person to do that in the entire state of New Jersey,” noted Velardi. “She has actually thrown 10 no-hitters this season, which is another impressive accomplishment. Academically, she does really well in school, as well as being a good athlete, so she’s definitely the full package. It was wonderful to see her cross the
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“As her coach, I can tell you that her road to success was built on her faith in God, hard work, dedication and pure love of the game! We’re all so proud of her!” help at home with cooking, food shopping, laundry and cleaning due to the fact that her mother wasn’t allowed to do any of those household tasks during her recovery. It was hard not having her mother there because she was her first pitching coach, catcher and is her biggest fan,” Velardi said. “She would go into the city with her father and brother every weekend to be with her mother when she wasn’t pitching for the team. Her grades remained excellent and she seemed to take all her accolades in stride, never letting them get to her head. Her teammates look up to her and she continues to help motivate anyone who needs it.” Faieta is set to attend St. John’s University in New York this September, on a scholarship. She plans to continue playing softball in college. “As her coach, I can tell you that her road to success was built on her faith in God, hard work, dedication and pure love of the game! We’re all so proud of her!” Faieta started playing at the age of seven, when her mother encouraged her to play. “My mother encouraged me to try different sports and was into softball, and played first base a lot,” she recalled. “She one day asked me if I wanted to try pitching, and I did so I started
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“How to Get Your Book Published” Discussion at Cedar Grove Library, June 13
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edar Grove Library will present “How to Get Your Book Published,” an information session featuring author and editor Lisa Romeo. The free event will be held on Thurs. evening, June 13, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Publishing today offers many options, including traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. The info session will explain the differences and suggest ways writers can decide which to pursue. It will also cover whether or not to seek an agent, what materials an author must have ready before moving forward, small publishers and university presses versus major publishing houses, and more. “The modern publishing landscape is both exciting and also confusing. Before seeking publication, it’s helpful to know the ropes first,” Ms. Romeo says. “You can spend years going down dead ends. I want to help future authors avoid pitfalls.” Additional items on the agenda for the talk include: whether you need to write the whole book first; avoiding scams; making yourself attractive to a publisher or agent. There will be time for questions.
Lisa Romeo is the author of the memoir Starting With Goodbye (University of Nevada Press, 2018). As a manuscript editor and writing coach, she’s helped dozens of writers navigate the path from manuscript to published book. Learn more about her at http://LisaRomeo.net Advance registration is requested (but not mandatory). To sign up, call the library at 973-239-1447, or email StartingWithGoodbye@gmail.com, or stop in at the library.
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June is “Cataract” Awareness Month: ECC-NJ Pearls & Tips Dr. Swati J. Parekh Says “Although cataracts cannot be prevented, there are ways to lower your risk”
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tually, they may find it more difficult to read street signs. Colors may seem dull. These symptoms may signal cataracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by age 75. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with surgery. Ophthalmologists, physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care, perform more than three million cataract surgeries each year to restore vision to those patients. The following are facts people should know about the condition. 1. Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts. Though
most everyone will develop cataracts with age, recent studies show that lifestyle and behavior can influence when and how severely you develop cataracts. Diabetes, extensive exposure to sunlight, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and certain ethnicities have all been linked to increased risk of cataracts. Eye injuries, prior eye surgery and long-term use of steroid medication can also result in cataracts. If you have any of these or other risk factors, talk to an ophthalmologist. 2. Cataracts cannot be pre-
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volvement in community both inside and outside of the café. “I believe that the most important part of owning a business in a small town is being involved and giving back to the community,” says Rhonda Mallek, owner of The Fine Grind. TFG hosts live music events, monthly art exhibits and seminars that appeal to a variety of interests and causes. It is also common to see them at local school and town events selling coffee and pastries or giving away tasty samples. June happens to be a very exciting month at The Fine Grind as they are celebrating “Pride Month” in a big way. “The Fine Grind employs many individuals who identify within the LGBTQ community. I personally have become more aware of the struggle young people may deal with regarding their own identity and feeling comfortable with who they are,” says Mallek. “I want to create a safe space and help spread awareness in order to make a better life for those who are dealing with being accept-
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ed for their sexual orientation or gender identity issues.” As part of the TFG’s Pride celebration, the Equality FroHo®, a white frozen hot chocolate with rainbow sprinkles, will be the featured beverage for the month. One dollar for each Equality FroHo® sold in June will be donated to the Hendrick-Martin Institute (HMI), the nation’s largest LGBTQ Youth Services Organization. The monthly art exhibit for June will feature artwork created by adolescents in collaboration with HMI and there will also be featured educational events throughout the month sponsored by organizations such as HMI, Trans Lifeline, and No More Dysphoria. HMI provides services and programs for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 and their families. Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of the trans community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Their vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid. No More Dysphoria is a local organization whose primary goal is to help transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals pay for different parts of their transitions. The schedule for these events will be posted on The Fine Grind’s social media. Check out their Facebook and Instagram feeds for up to date information. One more important event is happening at The Fine Grind in
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Wayne Native Brings Beatles Hits and More to the Forefront
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hen Wayne native Chris Carter graduated from Wayne Hills High school in 1977, his dream was to own his own record store. Just two years later, he dropped out of the business program at Fairleigh Dickinson and opened Looney Tunez Records on Route 23 in Wayne. Carter and friends John Easdale, Mark Englert, Peter Wood, Ted Ellenis, and Jesse Farbman formed alternative rock band Dramarama in the basement of Looney Tunez in 1982. Carter played bass and served as one of the band’s producers. After releasing a self-funded, five track debut record in 1984, their music became popular in France. As a result, French record label New Rose Records signed them to record their first fulllength album called Cinéma Vérité. The album was released in November 1985. The band’s big break came after popular Los Angeles disc jockey Rodney Bingenheimer bought their album at a record store in California. He had never heard of Dramarama, but he liked the Cinéma Vérité album cover which featured a picture of model Edie Sedgwick. Bingenheimer purchased the album, and the
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Sundays on Los Angeles radio station behind Bowling for Columbine,” said 95.5 KLOS. Carter. “We sold it for seven figures. It In 2017, Carter’s weekly radio show was very rewarding for my first expericaught the attention of executives at ence producing a film.” satellite radio company Sirius/ XM. Mayor of Sunset Strip was deAccording to Carter, “Sirius/ XM finalscribed as a who’s who of rock and ly decided to have their own Beatles pop culture and featured interviews channel, and then I got the call that with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, they wanted me to be the morning Blondie, Green Day, Coldplay, Courtman every day. It was very flattering ney Love, Cher, Oasis, Ramones and that I was their go-to Beatles guy. It other big names in the music industry. was like a dream come true for me. It won the award for Best DocumenSirius/XM is great to work for.” tary of the Year in the Santa Barbara His three-hour show, Breakfast Film Festival and was screened at the with the Beatles, airs Monday through New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center. Carter and Hickenlooper planned Chris Carter & Jeff Lynne of ELO, Electric Light Orchestra. Friday at 8am on Channel 18. He records the show at his Sherman Oaks to work on additional projects together—including a Tiny Tim documentary--but Hickenlooper home in California’s San Fernando Valley where he lives with his died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 47.It was while working on wife of twenty years, Allyson (Born in Freehold NJ) , and seventhe documentary that Carter started his career as a disc jockey. teen-year-old daughter, Nicole. “We are a music family,” said Carter. “My wife was an executive It was something he felt destined to do. “I went to Connecticut School of Broadcasting in between high school and my attempt at at Polygram and worked at MCA (now Universal Music Group), college, and I always wanted to be a DJ,” he said. “And I was always and my daughter plays piano like Elton John, sings, and writes one of the ones who did the radio interviews when we had the songs. She’s very talented.” Although he has a recording studio at his home, he said it is band.”In 2001, Carter began hosting a popular Los Angeles radio show called Breakfast with the Beatles. The program was started nothing elaborate. “You don’t need too much these days. A good in 1983, and Carter took over after the death of its original host. It mic, a couple of little effects, and a computer.” Because of the Inis America’s longest running weekly Beatles radio show and airs on ternet, he can send his show to the Sirius XM studios in
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New York with the push of a button. According to Carter, a great deal of time goes into creating each day’s three-hour show. “I write it, I produce it, I do all the voice tracks, I edit it. It’s a very involved thing to get the three hours on the air. You’ve got to really do your homework.” When explaining how he chooses each day’s playlist of approximately sixty songs, he said, “I take it one day at a time. The first thing I look at is what did the Beatles do today in Beatles history.” For example, he said his April 25, 2019 show was based on an event that took place on April 25, 1976. “That was the last day that John ever saw Paul face to face. So, I said, ‘Today we are just going to do a John Lennon and Paul McCartney show. Just songs written by John or Paul.’ I built a whole show around that. That’s how I keep it fresh.” Although he pre-records his Sirius/XM Show—his Los Angeles show is done live—he completes each show just before it airs. He starts working on the next day’s show at 10:30 p.m. and completes it just before 5 a.m. when he heads off to bed. “That makes it very timely,” he said. “I can talk about baseball scores the night before. Or I can talk about if someone passes away overnight.” When sharing his extensive Beatles knowledge with his listeners, Carter keeps in mind that his audience is diverse. “You have the average fan who might have a few Beatles records to the guy who has every Beatles record and knows every little thing about the Beatles,” he said. “You don’t want to come off as being too know-it-all. You want to come across as likeable. It’s a fine balance.” Carter has interviewed all the Beatles (including original drummer Pete Best) except for John Lennon who was killed in 1980. He has also interviewed many of their spouses and children including Yoko Ono and Julian Lennon. In addition, he has interviewed countless people who were associated with the band. He said the late George Harrison is his favorite Beatle. Carter’s last interview with Harrison took place shortly before Harrison’s 2001 death. “I always thought he was very cool and very funny and interesting,” said Carter. “His wife, Olivia, and son, Dhani, are frequent guests on my show. I think if he was still with us that he would have been a regular on the show as well.”
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With the addition of Chris Carter’s British Invasion, Carter now produces eight shows a week. “Literally, I’m on the radio eight days a week. Just like the Beatle’s song,” he said jokingly. (The song Eight Days a Week was released by the Beatles in 1964.) During George Harrison’s last interview with Carter, they discussed Harrison’s 30th anniversary reissue of his first solo album, All Things Must Pass. The All Things Must Pass promo CD contains a transcript of Carter’s interview. In 2015, The Los Angeles Times referred to Carter as “one of the world’s foremost authorities” on the album. When it comes to the Beatles, there isn’t much Carter doesn’t know. “I’m one of the biggest Beatles fan ever, but I’m not into collecting wigs and pillowcases,” he said with a laugh. “I’m all about the music and the songs--when they were recorded, who’s playing on them, why there were written, who they were written about. That’s my cup of tea. That’s what I like to bring to the listener. You can pick any Beatles song and I could talk about it for a half hour.” After experiencing success on Sirius XM’s Beatles channel, Carter was asked to host a weekend show called Chris Carter’s British Invasion on Sirius XM Channel 21. The channel, Little Steven’s Underground Garage, is produced by Steve Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Most of the music played on the show is from the “British Invasion” time period that took place in the 1960s. With the addition of Chris Carter’s British Invasion, Carter now produces eight shows a week. “Literally, I’m on the radio eight days a week. Just like the Beatle’s song,” he said jokingly. (The song
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Woodland Park Library Unveils Expansion Plans
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Six Trees Planted at Woodland Park’s Annual Arbor Day Ceremony
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Alfred H. Baumann Library Director Linda Hoffman and Children’s Department Director Caitlin Cromley-Linn were on hand to read a story to the students. “Because Of An Acorn” by Lola Schaefer and Adam Schaefer was read and a copy donated to the school library.
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PV/Bergen Hosts First Annual Spring Fling Dance
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ities that made it even more enjoyable.” In addition to the musical festivities, students also enjoyed a themed photo booth, art station, and many exciting games and activities. The planning for the dance began in March. The ABA Program had been thinking of ways to allow their students to practice social and language skills and partnered with other schools to allow students outside the PV community to enjoy the dance. The planning process mainly consisted of organizing activities and assembling decorations to fill the Senior Café, as well as contacting the DJ and photographer. “All of these people are simply doing it out of the kindness of their hearts so we’re really lucky in regards to [preparation],” said Reno. The Spring Fling was one of many activities celebrating Autism Awareness Month (April), others including the annual Autism Walk and Ribbon Decorations by the ABA Art Class.
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“The goal for the Spring Fling was to increase socialization skills and utilize social language in a reinforcing environment that typical teenagers experience,” said Rodgers. Overall, the event was enjoyable to all students and staff who attended, with the company of family and friends. PV looks for-
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Annual Families Behind the Badge Tournament Will Honor Paterson Police Officer
he fifth annual Families Behind the Badge softball tournament will be held this year on Saturday, June 8 at the Memorial Field complex behind Beatrice Gilmore and Memorial Schools off McBride Avenue, starting at 8:30 a.m. Rain date is June 9. Admission is $5. Organized by Councilwoman Tracy Kallert, Councilman Vincent DeCesare and Kaitlyn Kallert, the event, which pits teams of North Jersey police officers against each other, aims to honor officers from New Jersey that have given their life in the line of duty and their families, and raise funds to assist those surviving families via the State PBA Survivors Fund. This year the event will honor Paterson Police Officer Tamby Yagan #4649, who was killed in a one-car vehicle crash while on duty. Yagan had served with the Paterson Police Department for 13 years and had previously served as a volunteer firefighter for
the Prospect Park Fire Department. He left behind a 4-year-old son. All are welcome to attend and cheer on the teams. There will be food, a beer garden, bounce house for the kids, a 50/50 and more. Last year’s 50/50 was over $3,000 to the winner. Participating departments so far include the Woodland Park PD, Jersey City PD, Paterson PD, Montclair PD, Totowa PD, Bloomfield PD, Belleville PD, Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, Passaic County Correction Officers, Passaic PD, and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. To make a donation or to volunteer to help at the event, call Councilman DeCesare at 201-401-2618. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Families-Behind-The-Bad ge-134925826846229/.
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Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Makes Stop at Garret Mountain
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Passaic Valley High School Honored For Their Work on Woodland Park Library’s Dream Mats Initiative
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mats are constructed from used plastic bags, helping to keep them out of our oceans and landfills. PVHS and the Library hosted a day of service on Feb. 14, where over 75 people of all ages stopped by during the course of the day to work on the project. Simultaneously, students at all three district public schools and PVHS pitched in by collecting, sorting, flattening, cutting the bags and looping strips together and even learning how to crochet. Elementary and middle school students worked on the project in their art classes. At PVHS, there were 76 participants, that included 61 students, staff members, staff from the Alfred Baumann Public Library and parents that worked on looping and crocheting strips. During the event on February 1, participants created and completed four mats and had another 10 near completion. “The partnership between the Library and the high school made this initiative happen, along with our community volunteers - all in service to help others,” said Mayor Kazmark. Weiss submitted the project to the New Jersey Department
of Education, hopeful that the team would be recognized for its work. Each spring, the state honors students or student groups who have made significant contributions to their schools, communities or families. Executive County Superintendent Carlos Rodriguez announced to Dr. Cardillo that the “Dream Mats” project team would be the recipients for this prestigious recognition. The recognition ceremony was on May 15 at Mercer County Technical Institute. Students and student groups from 10 counties were recognized. PVHS student Gabriella Cordova accepted the award for her team and was joined by Ms. Weiss, Dr. Cardillo, Ms. Mikhail, Mrs. Joyce and Mrs. Hoffman. Dr. Cardillo, Ms. Weiss, and Mrs. Hoffman look forward to future partnerships to continue to achieve great things for our community and our students. For more information about the “Dream Mats” project contact Mrs. Linda Hoffman at the Alfred Baumann Free Public Library.
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Woodland Park Principal Set to Retire After 24 Years at the Helm
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verstein for five years as vice principal at Memorial School and said that his legacy is “not one that can be captured in a quick quote. Rather, it can be seen first-hand in the lives of the countless individuals he has touched. Mr. Silverstein has a heart of gold and an unwavering passion for doing right by children. He will be deeply missed.” While Silverstein notes it will be very strange not to come to Memorial School every day, he is looking forward to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. While he plans to enjoy fishing, gardening and traveling, he foresees working part time at some point with special needs children. “Hopefully, I have had a positive impact throughout the years. It has been my good fortune to have made close friends and most importantly, been a part of Woodland Park’s overall landscape,” he said. Although he is a Paramus resident, Woodland Park is like home and the Memorial community has become family. “I have no regrets,” he said. “Not one.” Prior to his 24 years at Memorial School, Silverstein worked as an assistant principal for eight years in East Orange and 12 years as a teacher in Paterson.
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remarked. “Allowing the students into the general education teachers’ classrooms, utilizing peer support and just interacting with them, I think is great.” Once students in this program turn 16, the staff provides them certain internships, where they venture out into the community and partake in real-world occupational experiences. Immediately after they reach 21, they will be employable to these types of jobs. Several local businesses have graciously accepted our ABA students as employees. These partners include Taco Affair, Marshalls, The Bethwood, Mr. Cupcakes, 2 Sweet, Retro Fitness, Aquila, Arts & Creation, Pizza City, Microcenter, Alfred Baumann Library, 360 Gym, and Barnes and Noble. In fact, the Pomptonian recently added their name to the internship list by allowing ABA students to work along chefs in the school cafeteria. In the future, there are still some ideas that the staff would like to incorporate to further help and assess ABA students. “I would like to see more mainstreaming opportunities to really help the students become more involved,” Abby Rodgers, Behaviorist, said. Involving more internal internships such as setting up and assisting teachers in different classrooms, learning how to manage money more often, and learning real world skills, are some goals the PV/Bergen ABA Program has set for future initiatives.
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Spring Blood Drive Sets Record for Amount of Donations
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n Friday, May 3rd, Passaic Valley’s Future Health Professionals Club (FMPC) hosted its annual Spring Blood Drive in the Farrell Gym in collaboration with the New York Blood Center. This event sparked an opportunity for students and staff to donate their blood in hopes to contribute to patients with specific conditions in need of blood transfusions. This year, approximately 130 students volunteered to donate and 103 pints of blood were collected, a record for PV. The main goal of the blood drive is to retrieve blood donations for use in transfusions through community hospitals. “I feel that if students learn to be a blood donor earlier in their life, its something that they may continue throughout their lives,” Dr. Susanne Iobst, Club Advisor for the Future Health Professionals club, remarked. “Understanding the significance of blood donation in our community is also what I believe makes this blood drive more of a success.” As time is a limiting factor for the number of donors, the new location for the Blood Drive made it easier to transport more equipment. This may have been a factor in the increase in donations. The members of the FMPC were delighted to hear that
they have exceeded their goals for the Spring Drive. “I think overall, that it is great for students to donate, because they would be saving a tremendous number of lives,” Treasurer of FMPC, Nada Omran ‘19, announced. Most students who donate blood are often anxious, but after realizing how their blood can impact the lives of others, a huge amount of stress is taken off their shoulders. “Although, I was a bit nervous beforehand, the nurses would often check up on me and it made me feel safe,” Doha Hamouda ‘19 recalled. With the help of over 50 volunteers in the FMPC, the blood donors seemed to feel secure. The volunteers aided with providing food and water, directing the donors to their next process, and overall accompanying them to make sure they weren’t lightheaded after the process. The officers of the FMPC and Dr. Iobst are driven to have even more successful blood drives in the future. “I believe in the future I would like to see one or two more blood drives per year so the majority of students can get involved,” Secretary of FMPC, Anna Hosri ‘19 stated. They are determined that through the upcoming years, with advertising, these blood drives will gain more volunteers and donors to help those in the community.
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Woodland Park›s Municipal Alliance Hosts Luncheon for Seniors
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he Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism & Drug Abuse recently sponsored its annual spring luncheon for local seniors. Mayor Keith Kazmark, Council members Joseph Spinelli and Tina Gatti and Municipal Alliance volunteers were on hand to serve lunch and refreshments to the 50 plus senior club members in attendance. Also
on hand was ShopRite of Little Falls’ registered dietician Heather Shasa, who talked to the seniors about balanced nutrition and diet trends. The Municipal Alliance twice annually hosts luncheons for seniors as part of the numerous activities it runs each year for the residents of the borough.
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Courtesy of Schechner Lifson Corporation f your company stores data and information digitally, you should have a cyber risk management program that addresses prevention, disclosure, crisis management and insurance coverage in the event of a data breach. Good cyber risk management requires the planning and execution of all four of these components. Develop Strategies to Prevent a Data Breach Your data breach prevention strategies may include encrypting all devices used by your employees, such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Encrypting these devices will prevent unauthorized access if a device is lost or stolen. Unencrypted devices are often not covered by a cyber liability policy, so make sure you know whether you need to encrypt the devices or not. Your strategies may also include educating employees about phishing and pharming scams. Remind them not to click on anything that looks suspicious or seems too good to be true. Analyze your cyber risks from three different perspectives: technology, people and processes. This risk assessment will give you a clear picture of potential holes in your security. Revisit and revise your plan regularly, because new risks arise often, sometimes even daily. Know Your Disclosure Responsibilities
If you experience a data breach, you may be legally required to notify certain people. If your company is publicly traded, guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) make it clear that you must report cyber security incidents to stockholders—even when your company is only at risk of an incident. The SEC advises timely, comprehensive and accurate disclosure about risks and events that would be important for an investor or client to know. It’s important to evaluate what information and how much detail should be released. Notifying a broad base when it is not required could cause unnecessary concern for those who have not been affected by the breach. Some extreme cases of a data breach may cause you to go further than just assessing and disclosing the information. You may have to destruct or alter data depending on its sensitivity. Your Crisis Management and Response Plan Preparedness is key when developing your cyber risk management program. When you experience a data breach, you need to be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately. This is where your crisis management and response plan come into play. Determine when and how the breach occurred, what information was obtained and how many individuals were af-
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Animal Club Visits the Seeing Eye in Moristown
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veterans pay $1. During the lifetime of a blind person, they may need up to seven or eight dogs. The students then took a tour of the facility where the dogs are trained. No one is permitted to visit the compound in Chester, where the puppies are actually born and kept under a watchful eye until it’s time to go to their puppy-raising family. The Seeing Eye, Inc. was founded in 1929. It is the oldest, and one of the largest, of all the guide dog schools in the U.S. To learn more, go to www.seeingeye.org.
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Tiki Bowls Totowa – Fresh and Fun Food
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ith the warmer weather making the season light and bright, eating healthy makes the months more “swimsuit friendly,” so to speak. Freshness and flavor are the very best ways to do so, meaning there is no skimping on what is satisfying when it comes to scrumptious meals and snacks. Because feeling deprived is a definite downer, Tiki Bowls Totowa is making it their mission to provide local customers with something they crave, while managing to make every menu item guilt-free, but great. Tiki Bowls originated in Nutley in August 2016, and there is also another Tiki Bowls location in East Hanover. The Totowabased Tiki Bowls which opened in November 2018 takes inspiration from the other two spots while bringing a unique “beachy” feel to the premises front and center. With extra outdoor seating, customers can enjoy the nice weather and their Tiki Bowl order simultaneously. Call it “al fresco freshness,” if you will. Speaking of Tiki Bowl orders, all food is prepared fresh and fast on the premises, so health-minded customers can be sure their food is always at its peak. The bulk of the Tiki Bowls menu is made up of their signature bowls, and sip-worthy smoothies and freshly chilled juices are served as well. One of the owners, Jamie Alessio, who has partnered with her mother Nancy Alessio as well as the Trentacost family shares that the most popular Tiki Bowls items are their acai bowls, the best seller of the bunch being the “Sunset Bowl,” made up of their special acai blend base, crunchy blueberry flax granola, fresh ripe strawberries, bananas, coconut chips, and topped with a drizzle of Nutella…because,
why not?! There are other delicious acai bowls to select from, all filled to the brim with fresh fruits and other sweet and satisfying wholesome ingredients. The coconut, kale, and pitaya bowls are just as amazing, high in fiber and filled with the same kind of freshness Tiki Bowls promises. As far as their smoothies go, one of the most popular is the “Jacked” smoothie, a rich and thick blend of banana, peanut butter, almond milk, and chocolate protein. Sure beats the sugary drive-thru alternatives. And the fresh juices are just as drinkable, with island-inspired blends that are 100% all-natural in nature. Kids and adults alike are amazed at how every Tiki Bowls menu item is so nutritious and tasty too. It’s far better than junk food but equally addictive! Affordable too. One important notion that the entire Tiki Bowls team takes to heart is being able to offer something for everyone, particularly if they have any dietary limitations or preferences. There are gluten-free options like their gluten-free granola, as well as a number of vegan selections, allowing as many area folks as possible to take part in jumping on the Tiki Bowls bandwagon. “Our family and I will cater to (our customers’) needs,” explains Alessio. Additionally, the business is family-owned and operated, meaning a friendly and focused hands-on staff is always available, serving customers just like they’re family. Alessio says, “One of us are always around to be sure our store is running smoothly.” It is that warm and welcoming feeling that keeps people coming back to Tiki Bowls regularly…although the fantastic food itself would be reason enough! The talented team is just the cherry on top. The success already seen and continuing to flourish at Tiki Bowls Totowa is a sure sign that this summer and the
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seasons thereafter will be fruitful (pun intended!). “We are looking to possibly open new locations in the future and franchise our name for those interested,” Alessio shares with a smile. As word continues to spread as to how impressive and interesting Tiki Bowls is and continues to become, it is a sure bet that more locations will spring up soon, satisfying more mouths with that tremendous Tiki Bowls taste. “I want the community to know that we love positive feedback!” Alessio exclaims. And they are surely getting plenty of it. For those who love Tiki Bowls enough to celebrate the fact, this is actually something that can be done. Tiki Bowls will provide catering for parties and events of varying sizes, allowing for larger groups to get in on the acai (and more) action. We have all consumed plenty of the same-old “been there, done that” party fare, so the fresh twist that Tiki Bowls will bring to a celebration is sure to please health nuts and foodies alike. Pizza pies or burgers and fries are no match for what Tiki Bowls can do to power
up a party! For a quaint and casual atmosphere and a smart selection of menu items to choose from, Tiki Bowls Totowa is sure to be the go-to healthy hot spot this summer and for years to come. Friendliness paired with freshness is a match that can’t be made better, and the refreshing nature of the Tiki Bowls’ menu items are what makes mouths water. If you have not stopped in and tried what Tiki Bowls Totowa is serving up yet, what are you waiting for? Once you finally discover how purity and freshness makes such a difference in easy, breezy dining, pre-packaged foods will be a thing of the past. You’ll be bowled over in more ways than one when you experience your first taste of Tiki Bowls! Visit Tiki Bowls Totowa at 534 Union Boulevard, Totowa. Tiki Bowls can be reached at (973) 689-6868. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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Boost Your Home’s Value with Exterior Painting by Natalie Marsella If you are thinking about selling your home in the near future, you really should consider having the exterior of your home painted by a professional painting company. In this article, we are going to run through just a few of the ways exterior painting can boost your home’s value, curb appeal, and more. Does painting your home really boost its value? Well, this might not come as a surprise, but the answer is yes! Here’s something to consider first: a home that’s painted today is one the buyer doesn’t have to paint tomorrow. Since good exterior painting work doesn’t have to be re-done for a decade or more, you are removing a “But, we’d have to…” from the buyer’s list of doubts. If you’re trying to sell, curb appeal matters If you talk with a realtor, they will tell you this: curb appeal isn’t just some piece of random jargon. It matters. If your home doesn’t look good on the outside, you are not going to attract buyers. Think about it this way: when you are shopping for homes online, you often see the exterior of the house (typically from the street) first. In fact, that might be the only photo included on a realtor’s brief. If your home isn’t making a good first impression, you’re going to have less people who even make it to the point of seeing what the inside looks like. It goes without saying: a repainted home is something you get to enjoy, too. Even if you’re not selling your home, you get to come home to a beautiful, appealing house every single day. That sounds like a win! Fresh exterior paint sends a message What do you want prospective buyers to think when they see your home? New exterior house painting says something about your home and the care that’s been paid to it over the years. In the same way that a front yard full of weeds would, old, peeling paint might send the opposite message. That’s not what you want. If the exterior paint on your stucco is faded, peeling, or splotchy, it’s time to call in the professionals to re-paint your home. If it even attracts one more buyer, it’s worth it—that can start a bidding war over your property. Colors matter—except when they don’t When it comes to colors, it’s better to go with the flow than to stick out. For example, if every other stucco home in your
neighborhood is a light red color, you probably don’t want to have yours painted a bright gold. Any realtor will tell you: nobody wants to buy a “unicorn,” a term used to refer to a home that doesn’t fit the neighborhood, is too overpriced for the surrounding area, or otherwise does not match the homes around it. Most of the time, going with a neutral color is your best bet, as some people might not like a blue or green house, so sticking with a tan or beige allows for a neutral pallet. This can be fancied up with a brightly colored statement door, shutters, or bright color flowers and fun foliage. However, many neighborhoods are governed by Homeowners Associations (HOA) and rules about what color homes in the neighborhood can be painted. Just keep in mind that the color recommendations listed above might not fly if you’re in such a neighborhood, and you are probably better off going with the palette they provide. Hire the right team- HIRE SPECTRUM PAINTING This isn’t quite the same as painting an accent wall in your living room. You want to hire the professionals for this project. Why hire professionals? Well, for one, they know how to complete the prep work needed for a successful project. Second, you are only going to see that boosted home value is the project is done right. Any shortcuts that result in a less-than-stellar exterior painting job are going to be major turn offs for prospective buyers. Call Spectrum Painting today at 973-706-6033 to help you with all your painting needs, as well as power/soft washing, deck maintenance and carpentry. We can even help you with color anxiety by providing a free color consultation!
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Alignment – The Most Important Lesson in Golf
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By Derek Bishop, Golf Professional, Bowling Green Golf Club, Oak Ridge hen I watch inexperienced golfers players hit the ball I find that they are usually misaligned to their target. Typically, they aim way too far out to the right. The reason they aim to the right is because the inexperienced player has the tendency to hit the ball with their arms which causes the ball to pull to the left. This means that they are compensating for a flaw in their swing by just aiming their body out to the right instead of fixing the actual flaw. What this boils down to, is that the inexperienced players’ bad swings make the ball go on target and their perfect swings make the ball end up in the trees, or bunker on the right of the target. So, they are seeing their good shots as bad shots and bad shots as good shots. If this is the case, the inexperienced player will never want to fix their swing flaws. If they don’t fix their flaws they will never reach their golfing potential. This is why I call alignment the most important lesson in golf. Check Your Alignment In order to find out if you are a player that has swing flaws, you must check your alignment. To do this, all you have to do is pick out a target and do your normal set up. Once you feel like you are ready, lay a club down at your heels or toes. Then, step back about 10 paces behind the ball to see where you are actually aimed. If the club you placed at your toes or heels is parallel left of your actual target, you have properly aligned yourself. If the club on the ground points to the right of your target you are misaligned.
If you find that you are misaligned, you must learn to square up your stance. To do this, simply find a target in the distance that you want to hit the ball to. Take out 2 golf clubs that you rarely hit (i.e. 3 iron and 4 iron). Take the first club and lay it down directly at the target (you will have to step back a few paces to check this). Place the second club parallel to the first club on the ground. Now, take away the first club that is pointing at the target. You should have one club on the ground that is parallel to the left of your target. Once you have the club on the ground parallel to your target line you have a guide to help you align your feet, knees, hips and shoulders squarely. If you aim your body squarely to the club on the ground and you hit the ball to the left of your target you have just found out that you are pulling the golf ball which means you are trying to hit the ball too hard with only your arms. If you hit the ball to the right of the target from this square alignment you are sliding your body too much laterally through impact which is causing the ball to fly to the right. Learning that you are misaligned can be quite shocking at first but don’t think of it as a bad thing, think of it as a good thing. It’s a good thing because you now know that you have a swing flaw and you can get on the road to fixing it so that you can play even better golf in the future.
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Spruce Up for Summer
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ake your backyard the perfect outdoor space To make the transition to summer season effortless, there may be some backyard upgrades and prep to be done to ensure your outdoor space is in tip-top shape. From your pool and patio to the grill, these tips can help get your backyard summer-ready. Overhaul the Patio Patios and decks are often considered the hub of the backyard, so consider sprucing yours up by power-washing the stone to remove any winter buildup or use stain for a complete refresh. Adding a pergola or umbrellas can help protect you from the elements and, for added comfort, consider installing an outdoor ceiling fan for humid days and a fire pit or patio heater for cooler nights. Upgrade Outdoor Furniture To ensure your backyard furniture lasts, invest in materials such as teak wood, redwood, cedar or stainless steel, which are typically durable and low-maintenance. If you want to add a personal touch, consider colorful cushions, throw pillows or an area rug made of weatherproof fabric. Smarten Up Your Pool and Backyard With smart homes on the rise, today’s tech-savvy homeowners are not only looking to automate appliances and gadgets inside the home, but now want smart controls in their outdoor spaces, as well. For example, Hayward’s OmniHub smart pool control offers pool owners the convenience and customization of complete pool, spa and backyard lighting automation from
smart devices. Prep Your Grill Get ahead of barbecue season by building in ample time to prep your grill. Scrub or season your grill grates to avoid rust, stock up on charcoal and wood chips, check gas grills for leaks and fill up your propane tank. For safety, make sure your grill is at least 10 feet away from your home, outdoor structures and any trees or bushes. Convert Your Pool to Salt Water For the ultimate in pool luxury, consider switching your traditional chlorine pool to salt water. It’s a surprisingly simple project that can transform your pool experience. Salt pools offer owners soft, clean and clear water that won’t irritate eyes, dry out skin and hair, give off harsh odors or cause bathing suits to fade. Designed to be a convenient alternative to conventional chlorine, Hayward’s AquaRite system gently dissolves salt into the perfect amount of chlorine to sanitize your pool without harsh chemicals while creating velvety-smooth water. Keep the Bugs at Bay Mosquitos and other bugs can put a damper on outdoor entertaining, so be sure to stock up on repellents to ensure a bugfree backyard. Keep citronella or eucalyptus candles and torches on hand to maintain a pest-free space. Whether you’re planning a family barbecue or pool party, or just want a space that offers the ultimate in tranquility, visit hayward.com for more tips to help jumpstart your home improvement project. (Family Features)
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