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Help Operation Chillout Help Homeless Veterans This Summer

By Elsie Walker ost people take having clean water to drink for granted. They just turn on a faucet in their homes and out comes the water. However, what if a person is homeless? Where does he or she get water? Founder and Director of Operation Chillout, Ray Chimileski, recalled that a homeless veteran, who had sepsis, died while waiting for an operation because he took his medication with polluted river water. Chimileski noted, that from the organization’s own experience and information from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, “one in every five homeless people is a veteran”. In addition to the need for water, there are also the problems of staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter, how does one do that when he or she is living on the streets? Helping solve the problems of homelessness and helping homeless veterans receive the services they qualify for are the two focuses of Operation Chillout. Operation Chillout is New Jersey’s oldest all volunteer mobile outreach for veterans and homeless men and women. Started in 2000, its membership is made up of both veterans and civilians. It serves all of New Jersey, northeast Pennsylvania, and coastal Rhode Island. Chimileski shared that Operation Chillout was “selected to be the statewide special project 2020-2021 of the New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs.” (The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs is the largest volunteer women's service organization in the state and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.) Operating out of Long Valley, just one of the many ways Operation Chillout helps is through giving out certain items during the summer and winter; in the summer, those items are caps, t-shirts, and bottled water. Since veterans congregate where other homeless do, Chillout gives the items to non-veterans as well. In the past, the supplies it shared were donations of items received from drives done by groups or from individuals. The summer collection is done Memorial Day – Labor Day. However, this year, because of

COVID19, Operation Chillout can’t take donations of physical items, but is taking monetary donations to buy the summer items. People can donate through its website at www.operationchillout.org/. Chimileski shared that Operation Chillout goes to where the homeless are to distribute items (soup kitchens, shelters, etc.) Seeing a homeless veteran, a member of Operation Chillout will give this “peace offering”; the summer or winter items, and the organization’s card. Chimileski calls the items “a peace offering” because homeless veterans may have had bad experiences in the past in trying to get the services they need; they may have become frustrated and given up. They may be wary of help. Operation Chillout wants these homeless veterans to know that it will be their advocate in helping to get them the services for which they qualify and also help them with other needs. Chimileski noted that this year’s distribution of items will be different due to COVID19 restrictions. Some shelters are closed. Also, Operation Chillout won’t be allowed to put up its table and speak one-on -one with homeless veterans. Operation Chillout will be delivering the items it usually gives out (and its cards for homeless veterans) to the organizations to distribute, like the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark), soup kitchens, etc. Operation Chillout will also go to other places where the homeless are known to be. Chimileski noted that COVID-19 restrictions have affected the organization in another way, too. Operation Chillout has cancelled its annual August Vet Fest fundraiser which benefits the organization’s Rapid Response Team Hotline and veterans rescue housing costs. “Our Rapid Response Team runs 24/7/365. We receive calls daily at our automated hotline (609-619-0861) from or about homeless veterans. Referrals come from many sources: individuals, agencies, first responders, family members and often the VA itself. We provide no cost transportation and brief motel stays and whatever incidental items are needed to rescue the veteran from

Ken Steffan, of Operation Chillout, gathers some of the supplies to be given out to the homeless.

the homeless crisis. While secure and safe, we arrange or provide access to longer term housing solutions. In 2019, we rescued an average of one new homeless veteran per day over 300 individuals.” Chimileski said that those who would like to support those efforts can visit the Operation Chillout website to donate to its veterans’ outreach effort. The donation link is found at the bottom of this page: www.operationchillout. org/who-we-are/.

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Dental Digest:

Bad Breath

ad breath, officially known as Halitosis, can be bothersome for both a person and the people around them. It can have social, psychological, and medical consequences. In general, there are two major classifications for the source of chronic (long term) bad breath: dental and medical. Most of the time halitosis is dentally related, but underlying medical issues such as kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, diabetes, and other infections (tonsillitis, sinusitis, post-nasal drip) can be causes. This is why if a dentist cannot determine the origin of bad breath in a patient and the medical history is clear, we oftentimes will recommend a thorough medical workup. Before delving into the dental reasons, diet and medications can also be factors, although oftentimes transient. Eating certain foods such as garlic will give your breath a smell, but it disappears after a short time. If you eat garlic on a daily basis, then the odor may not dissipate quickly. Medications such as bisphosphonates and others that cause xerostomia (dry mouth) can also be culprits. There are certain bacteria that are found in the deep grooves of the tongue

and gum pockets around your teeth. These bacteria can produce chemicals known as Volatile Sulphur Compounds (VSCs). It is these VSCs that cause bad breath. Therefore, it is important to keep these bacteria in check, in order to effectively harness the malodor. The most common source of oral malodor is the tongue. The tongue has lots of grooves that can trap debris and harbor bacteria. Mechanical daily treatment with a tongue scraper at the back of the tongue is very successful, and rinses with Listerine, Chlorhexidine, or Tooth and Gums Tonic are also possible solutions (just be sure you don’t have a contra-indication to any of these chemicals). Using a rinse and a scraper together can be extremely effective. Another dental source of bad breath is gum disease. Deep pockets around the teeth harbor bacteria, plaque, tartar, and debris. You should note that tongue coatings (discussed above) are much more common in people with gum disease. After any deep cleaning treatments are performed, ongoing suggestions include frequent dental cleanings (every 3 to 6 months), oral rinses, and daily home care.

Decay (cavities) is another source of malodor. Restoring cavities is important not only to keep your teeth healthy, but also to keep halitosis in check. Xerostomia (dry mouth) is not a direct cause of halitosis, but it exacerbates the problem by allowing bacteria to flourish. This is because saliva has an anti-microbial effect, and keeps the bacteria in check. Xerostomia can be caused by medications and diet. Treatments for xerostomia include drinking water, limiting alcohol and caffeine, chewing sugarless gum, utilizing a humidifier when sleeping, and Over-TheCounter saliva substitutes such as Biotene. “Morning breath” is actually a result in a natural reduction in saliva flow while sleeping. So, if you suffer from bad breath that you just can’t figure out, talk to your dentist and see if they can help you start figuring out this puzzle! You, and the people around you, will be glad you did! About the author: Dr. Ira Goldberg has been performing general dentistry procedures, as well as dental implant procedures, for 24 years. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, a Diplomate of the Inter-

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Change Your Genes Everyday Yep…

I’m Referring to Your Genes Not Your Jeans

mean you should probably change your jeans every few days as well, but that’s a discussion for another time and another day. You have probably been taught that the genes you are born with are yours for life. You excuse things like your angry behaviors, high blood pressure or your weight on your genetics. My patients often tell me that their illnesses are genetic, and because of that they can’t do anything about it. What if I told you that isn’t completely true? What if I told you that changing the way you think can actually change your life? That might sound like fantasy to some, but it’s true! I know, I know… now you feel like you’ve been living a lie, but it’s time to wake up!! Check this out… Research shows that those who practice Meditation/Yoga can “steer” their DNA, reducing inflammation and reducing their risks for diseases like cancer. You may be asking how in the heck is that possible? Let’s break it down… Our bodies have a sympathetic nervous system and a parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) aka “fight or flight” response is activated by stressful situations. Historically this fight or flight

response was needed for survival in the wild. For example, when being chased by an animal the SNS kicks in and all functions that are not needed for immediate survival (i.e digestion…) are shut down. Among other processes, the body speeds up, heart pumps faster, the muscles contract and the brain is more alert. Activating the SNS also triggers the production of a molecule called Nuclear factor Kappa b (NF-Kb), which is responsible for our gene expression. During this process NF-Kb activates genes that release cytokines. These cytokines are responsible for producing inflammation on a cellular level. During a life/death event this is actually helpful short -term. However, in modern day life this same sequence of events occurs due to every-day stressors (that weren’t present in our early ancestors lives). Things like traffic, work-related stress and finances trigger this same “fight or flight” response, causing the same cascade of events that lead to increased NF-Kb and increased release of cytokines. In fact, just thinking about that stressful situation you had earlier will cause the same cascade of events to take place. Most people in today’s society are living in a constant “fight or flight” state. This long- term “exposure”

to these cytokines are linked to cancer, premature aging, mental disorders (including anxiety and depression) and other diseases. On the other hand, it has been found that practicing yoga/meditation activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The PNS, known as the “rest and digest” state, is the way that the body should be functioning normally. In this natural state, the heart rate slows down, blood pressure decreases and digestion takes place. Studies show that practicing Meditation/Yoga, specifically, reduce NF-Kb, therefore turning off the genes that release the cytokines, which in turn reduces the inflammatory response and therefore prevents premature aging and diseases like cancer. This is all happening on the molecular level! You can actually leave a molecular signature on your cells to regulate your own gene expression! Boom… and there you have it! Now all you have to do is start Meditating to experience the benefits for yourself! For more information about Acupuncture, contact Mount Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978.

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A VIEW FROM THE LEFT

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As Bastiat Would Say, Peer Past the Obvious With Pandemic Policies

ttention readers: Mark Shields is off this week. Please enjoy this column by Veronique de Rugy. This week marks the 219th birthday of the great 19th-century French economist Frederic Bastiat. It’s the perfect time to talk about his famous essay, “That Which is Seen, and that Which is Not Seen,” published in his book, “The Law.” This timeless work remains an essential guide to thinking about policymaking. In that essay, Bastiat writes: “In the department of economy, an act, a habit, an institution, a law, gives birth not only to an effect, but to a series of effects. Of these effects, the first only is immediate; it manifests itself simultaneously with its cause -- it is seen. The others unfold in succession -- they are not seen: it is well for us if they are foreseen. Between a good and a bad economist this constitutes the whole difference -- the one takes account of the visible effect; the other takes account both of the effects which are seen and also of those which it is necessary to foresee.” Oh, how I wish we would have remembered to earnestly account for the unseen effects of policies put into place during this pandemic that will pop up in its aftermath. Take, for example, the massive amount of additional debt the federal government has imposed on future generations of Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. That which is seen is the money flowing from the federal government to the unemployed, to those taking leave due to rescue money given to businesses during the pandemic. While we might be aware in the abstract that there is an accompanying rise in U.S. government indebtedness, that which is not seen is the increase in taxes that must be paid by future generations. Nor do we see the slower economic growth that will be caused by the need to pay off this debt. Even less obvious are the unseen effects of making permanent the supposedly temporary creation of federal paid-leave entitlements. While it’s easy to point to all the advantages of such a move for the 35% of women who didn’t

Mark Shields have any such benefits pre-COVID-19, it’s more difficult to see the lower wages and employment that will result. Also hidden from our vision is the increase in employment discrimination fueled by this policy: When governments arbitrarily increase employers’ costs to hire certain groups, fewer members of those groups get hired. The academic literature is clear that such legislation inflicts very real negative effects on women. Also harder to spot are the unseen effects of rent-control legislation. Such regulations exist in states and cities nationwide, though it wouldn’t be surprising to see more such policies implemented in this crisis’s wake. The benefits are easy to see. The rules promise to make housing in high-value rent markets more affordable for middle- and lower-class families. But once such legislation is implemented, reality kicks in. We see rents going up more slowly than they likely would have otherwise. When paired with eviction protections, this policy gives an illusion of control to tenants who were already in rental homes when the regulation was adopted. What is unseen, however, is significant. Rent-control statutes reduce the incentives for property owners to supply their facilities as residential housing, and they make it less attractive for developers to build rental housing. Rent control even dicontinued on page 6 100% MailedNewspaper Flanders, NJ 07836

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Lincoln Statues Must Go. Margaret Sanger Stays?

evar Stoney, the black Democratic mayor of Richmond, Virginia, made the executive decision to remove a statue of Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson on Monument Avenue to “expedite the healing process for the city.” This demonstrated how cities with liberal majorities can take down statues in an orderly fashion without vandalizing them or pulling them down. Or it demonstrates how Democratic mayors respond to pressure from the self-appointed statue-removal squad. The left is interested in taking down all kinds of statues, which raises an obvious question: What about the statues the left has put up? No one’s ripping those down. In 2017, Peter Dreier at BillMoyers. com wrote a piece headlined “Where Are All the Monuments to the Progressive Americans?” He complained most of our country’s statues celebrate military, political and business heroes. “Shouldn’t we also honor the organizers, activists, artists, writers, athletes, judges, and occasional elected officials who fought to make the United States a more humane and inclusive country?” he asked. Then he listed a few examples of the left’s heroes who have statues. Exhibit A: “This statue of the pioneering and fearless birth control advocate Margaret Sanger, with a gag over her mouth, stands in Old South Meeting House in Boston. There are no schools named for the controversial socialist and feminist.” Honk if you find it bizarre to describe Sanger, a racist and eugenicist, as your avatar of “humane and inclusive” policies. Her creation Planned Parenthood is a leading destroyer of black lives before they start. But when black men and women cooperate in abortions, you can’t possibly be allowed to tell them those extinguished lives matter. They were ... inconvenient. Pro-lifers will show you Sanger’s autobiography in which she discussed

Tim Graham speaking before the women’s branch of the Ku Klux Klan: “I accepted an invitation to talk to the women’s branch of the Ku Klux Klan in Silver Lake, New Jersey. ... In the end, through simple illustrations I believed I had accomplished my purpose. A dozen invitations to speak to similar groups were proffered.” It’s not surprising that no one has vandalized the Sanger statue. No one has ripped it down and set it on fire. It stands undisturbed. It’s not on public property. The Old South Meeting House was a Puritan church. Conservatives can despair at the “evolution” of this once-Christian space, but not one has vandalized it. Meanwhile, NPR reported the Boston Art Commission voted unanimously on June 30 to remove Boston’s copy of the Emancipation Memorial depicting a formerly enslaved man at the feet of Abraham Lincoln. That statue has stood in Boston’s Park Square since 1879. But, activists complained, it was a “white-created statue.” “Boston artist Tory Bullock said the sculpture is a whitewashed portrayal that denigrates an entire group of people,” NPR wrote. “This is a frozen picture. This man is kneeling, he will continued on page 6

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As Bastiat Would Say...

Morris County Awarded Triple-A Bond Rating For 45th Consecutive Year

orris County has been awarded the top-ranked Triple-A bond rating from the nation’s two largest rating agencies, Moody’s Investors Services, Inc., and Standard & Poor’s, for the 45th consecutive year, with the ratings agencies saying the county’s stable management and fiscal policies should allow it to endure the current health crisis. In particular, the ratings agencies lauded the Board of Freeholders’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, particularly creation of a COVID-19 Strategic Planning Advisory Committee, which is reviewing short-term and long-term ramifications of the health pandemic and planning a safe and prudent reopening of Morris County. The Triple-A rating benefits county residents by allowing the county to take advantage of the best possible interest and financing rates, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. In effect, it means the county has exceptional credit worthiness because the county can easily meet its financial commitments. “We view positively that the county

continued from page 4 minishes landlords’ willingness to maintain the quality of their units. The final result is less and lower-quality housing for ordinary people. There are also seen and unseen effects from the lockdown put in place to control COVID-19’s spread. The seen effects of the policy are millions of people limiting their interactions with others as a protection from a virus that has killed many. The unseen effects of this policy are, among other things, the rise of depression, drug overdoses and suicides; a decrease in diagnostics for other lethal diseases (which will lead to more deaths); the educational impact on children cut out from school; and the long-term economic devastation.

started a (COVID-19) task force looking at longer-term economic and financial impact of the pandemic on the county’s finances,’’ S&P stated in its report. “A stable outlook reflects our opinion of Morris County’s very strong and diverse economy, which we expect will show resiliency during this economic downturn.’’ Moody’s stated: “While many local governments have seen seriously deleterious financial impacts thanks to the pandemic, Morris County appears to be weathering the storm more smoothly than most.’’ S&P awarded its highest rating for Morris County due to some key factors: • Very strong economy • Very strong management • Budgetary performance • Very strong budget flexibility • Very strong liquidity • Strong institutional framework Moody’s said the county’s current strengths include: • Substantial tax base and diverse continued on page 8

Peering past the obvious in order to get a more complete picture is what adults do when running their lives and managing households or business affairs. It’s what good economists do when analyzing public policies. And it’s what Frederic Bastiat did with unmatched skill and style more than two centuries ago. Unfortunately, it’s not what most politicians tend to do today. Veronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. To find out more about Veronique de Rugy and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM

Lincoln Statues Must Go... continued from page 4 never stand up,” Bullock said. “This image is problematic because it feeds into a narrative that black people need to be led and freed. ... Why is our trauma so glorified?” Sanger, the racist and eugenicist, remains, while Lincoln was removed. He’s apparently the enemy of the African American people. An image of emancipation is traumatic. The abortion of black babies is apparently therapeutic.

Leftists like Tory Bullock do not understand how people who gladly acknowledge that “black lives matter” would consider the left’s moral posturing to be based more on ideology than reality. Those on the left speak angrily and endlessly of violated “black bodies,” but -- to borrow a phrase from George Orwell -- they imply some black bodies are more equal than others.

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I Remember Dad:

The Coming of Age of Dad and I

By Richard Mabey Jr. y father and I came of age in very different circumstances. When my dad was 17, in the midst of World War II, his mom and dad got the news that Dad’s older brother Edward was lost at sea. The sad news came that a German ship had sunk the ship that Uncle Ed was aboard, leaving him bobbing up and down in the Atlantic Ocean, off of the coast of England. It was an English ship that saved Uncle Ed and his fellow Navy survivors. I think that very moment, when Dad heard that his brother was lost at sea, my father decided to join the service. My grandmother was a very patriotic woman, but she was dead set against Dad joining the service at 17 years of age. I don’t know how he did it, but Dad convinced Grandma to sign the paperwork that allowed him to join the United States Army Air Corps. After his basic training at Fort McLellan in Alabama, Dad was assigned to the Seventh Army Air Corps and was sent to Hickam Air Field in Hawaii. It was at Hickam Air Field that my dad was trained to work in the hangars and open fields to maintain and repair the famous P-51 Mustang Fighter Planes. My coming of age, was quite different from that of my beloved father. On September fifth of 1970, I turned 17 and began my senior year at Boonton High School. I was a very earnest, serious student. I worked part time at the Shop-Rite grocery store in my hometown of Lincoln Park. I had managed to save up enough money to buy a 1961 Ford Falcon. And, I was dating Penny, who was a very pretty and incredibly smart girl. While my dad learned in detail, how airplane engines

worked, I struggled through an advanced math class and chemistry class. I often wondered if Dad struggled in learning how to repair an airplane engine, as I struggled to learn chemistry. Sadly, I’ll never know. At 66 years old, and 15 years since my beloved father went Home to be with the Lord, I think of all the questions that I would have loved to have asked him. But now it’s too late. My dad and I shared a dear and wonderful common bond. We both endearingly loved the home and land of the Mabey Estate on Mabey Lane in Lincoln Park. There was a big open field, that lied between the home that my great grandfather, William Mabey, built and the home that my grandfather, Watson Mabey, built. Grandpa always referred to it as Earl’s Meadow. For it was on this open field, a little over an acre in size, that Grandpa’s brother Earl was going to build a home, when he came home from fighting in the front lines of World War I. Sadly, Great Uncle Earl never came home. He was killed in battle. From about the time I was in eighth grade and on through my second year of County College of Morris, Dad and I always farmed a great big garden on Earl’s Meadow. Sadly, I cannot find any pictures of that magnificent garden. We grew corn, tomatoes, string beans, radishes, and peppers. I loved working on that big garden with Dad on Saturdays. It is one of my most cherished memories of coming of age at the old Mabey Homestead. Dad proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps. When I turned 18, my cousin Earl, who was named after Great Uncle Earl, told me that I should sign up for the National Guard. Sadly, I was rejected because I had heart damage from

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having had rheumatic fever when I was 12 years old. I could say that I wanted to join the service to answer my patriotic call. And, there was some truth to that. But, mainly I wanted to wear a uniform to impress my girlfriend, Penny, and make her even more proud of me than she already was. When Dad came home from Hickam Air Field, he courted and then married my mom, Janet Kemmerer of Boonton. In contrast, in the Summer of 1972, when I finished my first year at County College and Penny graduated high school, Penny then began her freshman year at Rutgers University in the Autumn of 1972 and sadly, we drifted apart. Dad and I both loved the great outdoors. The old Mabey Homestead was once surrounded by forest, before the big developments were built. My father and I would often hike continued on page 9

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Morris County Awarded ... continued from page 6 economy • Strong resident wealth and income • Financial flexibility • Conservative fiscal management practices “Over the years, Morris County has been proactive when it comes to planning and finance, looking at the long-term picture rather than reacting to what comes our way. I think that foresight is a key factor in our continued Triple-A status,’’ said Freeholder Director and Budget Subcommittee Chair Deborah Smith. “They were impressed by Morris County’s reaction to COVID-19, to see how we are effectively dealing with these unprecedented issues,’’ said Freeholder John Krickus, a member of the Freeholder Budget Subcommittee. “It has taken years of hard work to put our county in such great

fiscal shape to handle it, while also preparing for the future.’’ “It was gratifying to hear the ratings agencies talk about the stability of Morris County and the professionalism of county management and staff,’’ said Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo, also a member of the Freeholder Budget Subcommittee. Morris County has had a Triple-A rating since 1975. It was the first county government in New Jersey to obtain the prestigious rating and is one of about a dozen in the nation to achieve it. The 2020 renewed Triple A ratings were made after a county finance team, comprised of Freeholders, the County Administrator, Assistant County Administrator, County’s Chief Financial Officer, and others made virtual presentations to ratings agencies last month.

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cont. from page 7 through the woods to the old Morris Canal and walk the old tow path. It is a most cherished memory I have of my father. Dad had an immense knowledge of the Morris Canal, since his father was the Chief Engineer of Incline Plane Ten East. My father and I had very different experiences of our coming of age, that magical time between being 17 ad 18 years old. But, we also had common bonds that dug deep into the crevices of the chambers of our hearts. I loved my dad very much. It’s been over 15 years since Dad went Home to be with the Lord. I still deeply mourn his passing. It always makes me very sad when I hear a father speak unkindly of his son. Or, when I hear a son speak unkindly of his father. Life is short. Forgiveness is the sweet nectar of life. Holding a grudge is the poison that will destroy a person’s heart, mind, and soul. Love is the key to all human understand-

Myself at 17. I was a most serious and earnest student. In my senior year at Boonton High School, I struggled to get good grades in chemistry class, to stay on the Honor Roll.

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Roxbury’s Alexis Merola Breaks Winter Track School Record

By Jillian Risberg lexis Merola was shooting for her eighth varsity letter this spring at Roxbury High when the team was sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic. But not before the sophomore broke the winter pole vault record and was named 2020 Indoor Morris County Champion for pole vault. “I just fell in love with the sport,” the track star says. “It was so much fun.” And she has a fan in track and field head coach Derek Bischoff. “I was beyond excited for Alexis when she won the County Championship,” Bischoff says. “She works really hard and deserved that win.” According to her mom Maureen, Alexis was actually going for 16 varsity letters. “I feel really bad with school now not having spring track, I don’t think she’s going to be able to do it,” says the national account manager. “And it was a goal.” The multi-sport athlete was always eager to be involved in whatever was going on around her. “Freshman year she was on football cheer and she got on varsity, then she did competition cheer, spring track and gymnastics,” Maureen says. And Alexis gave up competition cheer and club gymnastics to focus solely on winter track. “She got four varsity letters freshman year and this year was supposed to be four,” says Maureen. It all started when she followed her older sister’s lead into track, and Alexis’ athleticism really began to show.

“When you’re a gymnast and a 15-hour a week workout kid you get super strong real fast,” Maureen says. “So she had the ability when she tried other things — and was naturally really good at it.” Bischoff agrees there is a strength and body awareness inherent to being a gymnast that is difficult to replicate in other sports. “There is also a bit of a fearlessness that comes with it too,” the coach says. According to Alexis’ mom, training with Bischoff has been life-changing for the athlete. “He has inspired her with his many words of wisdom and just who he is as a human being,” says the account manager. Bischoff says that means the world to him. “A major focus for our program and our coaching staff has been to create a culture that athletes want to be a part of, can gain the skills to provide them with a winning mindset and ultimately give them the best experience,” he says. Alexis says that Bischoff always emphasizes good sportsmanship and camaraderie. “I think our team’s pretty close,” says the multi-sport athlete. “He has us warm up and cool down together, and every practice we’ll do a breakdown (where) we yell something on the count of three.” The 16-year-old expects a lot of herself, according to Maureen. And she is crazy humble when it comes to her accomplishments. “What stands out the most to me is her quiet confidence continued on page 12

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Roxbury’s Alexis Merola...

cont. from page 10 and her competitiveness,” her coach says. “Her teammates really respond and respect the way she works to improve each day. That was especially so this indoor season when we approached her about picking up the 55 meter hurdles — another event she will excel at.” She’s currently not doing as many hours at the gym, instead putting those hours into club pole vaulting two days a week. “You have to have an extreme amount of discipline and keep it going,” Maureen says, adding that she’s never been one to push Alexis to get a D1 athletic scholarship. “I think that’s actually too much pressure, because what happens if you get injured. And you’re really in college for your brains.” The national account manager says she’s excited that her daughter is so incredibly focused. “Watching her break that record and how hard she worked for it and how much it meant to her (was everything),” Maureen says. “Everybody complains about all the hours and the season is so long and the kids don’t get any time off — and she’s like, ‘I don’t mind ‘cause I really like it.” The high school sophomore has done gymnastics most of her life but in track she found her passion. “You definitely need to train a lot,” Alexis

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Mt. Freedom, The Borscht Belt of New Jersey

By Henry M. Holden n the early 20th century, Mt. Freedom, in Randolph Township, became a vacation destination for people from the urban areas, particularly from the lower east side of New York City. In 1903, the first Jewish immigrants from Russia and other eastern European nations arrived. Max and Yetta Levine started a dairy farm. They were followed the same year by Sarah and Baruch Saltz. The Saltz Hotel opened in 1905. It was originally six rooms but grew continuously over the years; twenty rooms were added in 1911, thirty five in 1920, eighty in 1926 and 110 in the early 1930s. Many families that farmed the land soon discovered they could not make a living in the rock and bolder strewn soil left behind by the receding Ice Age. The air was clean, temperatures moderate, with plenty of trees and green grass. It was a stark contrast to the crowded, tenement conditions. Geographically, Mt. Freedom is in the Shongum Mountains, part of the New Jersey Highlands. With an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet it seldom went beyond 90-degrees, with low humidity in the evenings,

it was the perfect vacation spot. Soon, some of the families began to rent rooms during the summer months. Before long, the enterprising family-built hotels were catered to a Jewish clientele. Bernard Hirschhorn, a wealthy New York garment maker, visited in 1917. Two years later he bought 100 acres of land and built some of the first bungalow colonies. Similar to the hotels in New York’s Catskill Mountains, Mt. Freedom also acquired the sobriquet “Borscht Belt” and eventually was home to at least 11 hotels, and 45 bungalow colonies, summer camps and swim clubs. There was no need to advertise widely. Through word of mouth, the resort business flourished for decades. Whole middle-class families spent weekends or summers at Mt. Freedom where they ate kosher food, enjoyed swimming, tennis and nightly entertainment. It cost a family of four approximately $300 for a summer at the Saltz Hotel. This limited some people to weekend visits that cost about $5.00. Around 1950, zoning changes began to prohibit buildings from expanding unless they were placed on separate lots of 100

An artist’s depiction of the Sains Grand View Hotel shows six of the seven buildings that once stood on Brookside Road, around 1930. (Courtesy Randolph Township)

feet. At its peak, the summertime brought upwards of 10,000 visitors to Mt. Freedom. But slowly, the businesses began to fade. In 1950, there were over 900 seasonal dwellings in Mt. Freedom. By 1960, it was down to 600. The 1970s saw an equally distressing drop to 400. The repeat cus-

tomers were disappearing. Hotels which once featured Frank Sinatra, Henny Youngman, Phil Silvers, and other “A-Listers” as evening entertainment were beginning to feel the changes. After the war, it became more difficult to attract customers, who were driving to the Jersey Shore, once the Garden State continued on page 16

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The Borscht Belt of New Jersey... cont. from page 15 Parkway opened in 1955. It marked the beginning of the end. Sherman Acres, started by Israel Gargle, was a bungalow colony completely demolished in one summer when the land was cleared by a developer. The builder was allowed to construct houses on one part of the large parcel, and a portion was to become part of the Randolph Parks Trail System. In 1960, the 96-acre Sains Hotel property was purchased by the Rocky Marciano Health Farm Corporation. The venture proved unsuccessful, and eventually a fire destroyed the building. In 1968, the Newark Sunday News published a lengthy article on the zoning issues, which would eventually put the entire resort industry out of business. In an October 10, 1974 Daily Record piece, the Saltz Hotel was still presenting

itself as a “modern, air-conditioned, 200room hotel featuring three dining rooms, seating 600, two cocktail lounges, a night club that seated 500, and a heated indoor pool and sauna.” The zoning and building regulations made it difficult to build and maintain the hotels. Many eventually fell into disrepair or burned down. Orthodox Jewish law required its followers to walk to Shabbat worship services. As a result, the bungalows were built within walking distance of the Mt. Freedom Jewish Center, built in 1923. It was enlarged over the years to accommodate the increase in worshipers. By 1982, the hotels were gone, and the few remaining structures have since been repurposed. The immigrants are also gone, but some of their descendants have remained. The only reminders we have of

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Roxbury’s Dave Moore’s Wonderful Football Life

By Steve Sears ave Moore, whose name may sound familiar to area sports fans, currently owns and runs Moore Resources Insurance of St. Petersburg, Florida, a multi-line insurance agency ensuring proper commercial and personal insurance level coverage for clients. Important, necessary stuff. However, as paramount as the above is, so are his past gridiron exploits. Moore played sports locally at Roxbury High School and was a tight end for 15 seasons in the National Football League, lining up at scrimmage for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Buffalo Bills. Moore, who played for the Roxbury High School football team from 1985 – 1987, was both a New Jersey All-State player, as well as an All Tri-State (Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York) performer. He also took part in basketball, baseball, and track and field. Moore has been a radio analyst for the Buccaneers since 2007 (his contract was recently extended through the 2021 season) and is also a partner in a seafood restaurant, the Island Way Grill in Clearwater. He and his wife, Ann, have lived in Florida for 25 years, and they are parents to a daughter, Halee, and a son, Jake. Even though 1,000 plus miles away down the eastern seaboard in a state he has lived in for 25 years, Moore is still fond of where he was raised. “Roxbury was a great place to grow up,” he says. “I actually lived in Port Morris, and it was great for us as kids because it was right on Lake Musconetcong, and it was by the railroad tracks. You had the Musconetcong Riv-

er that connected Lake Hopatcong and Lake Musconetcong, so it was great for us with the woods and the lake, and we had a park in the backyard where we played every sport you could play.” Moore went through the school system and then he and his football team attained success together. “Those years growing up in Roxbury, I don’t care who you are, they really define who you are and everything you carry with you for the rest of your life is really defined and molded. For me, it was a great experience; I still talk to my buddies from up there, and we still talk about the Roxbury days. We had a pretty good run in high school in football.” Moore also did not taste a title in Roxbury, the club losing in the state championship game two years in a row to gridiron powerhouse, Union – the second loss coming in overtime. “We had a close group of guys on that team.” He then adds, “And it was funny, even when I went on to college (the University of Pittsburgh) and the pros, when they (his high school coaches) were watching games on TV, they could always tell where I was by my stance, that they taught me while I was in high school.” Moore was drafted by the Dolphins in 1992, but his stay was a short one. “I got put on the practice or development squad,” he recalls, “and I was activated and played a game, but then was on and off the roster, and then I got picked up in Tampa (Bay Buccaneers), and I played Tampa ’92 through ’01, went to Buffalo in ’02 and ’03, and then I was back in Tampa ’04, ’05, and ’06.” Moore, who was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl in 2007, and for his career caught 207 passes for 2,028 yards and 28 TDs, is asked continued on page 18 Photo credit: Matt May Photography, Inc., Tampa, FL

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Bowl with Baltimore (Ravens) – but I seem to be on the same page the best with Brad Johnson. I also played with Drew Bledsoe up in Buffalo. I played with a lot of quarterbacks,” he says while laughing. As for the toughest opponent to face and a specific individual, Moore doesn’t hesitate. “The opponent that was always rough was Green Bay. The division we were in was the NFC Central back in the 90s, and I think I played up there 12 times and only won once. Reggie White was by far the toughest guy to block. And I tried a lot of times, but when he really wanted to go, he was a tough guy

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Add Seafood to Summer Meals

rilled meals provide a summer escape for many families by offering opportunities to spend moments together while enjoying flavorful dishes. As Americans face uncertainty in many aspects of life, one place they should be able to turn to for normalcy is food. One option that checks boxes including comfort, fun, taste and variety: seafood. As a nutritious protein available across the country, it is versatile and can be paired with a variety of cuisines and flavors. Options range from salmon and shrimp to crab, tuna and more. To encourage hungry Americans to enjoy the many benefits of eating seafood, the “Eat Seafood America” campaign offers these reasons to add fish, shrimp and more to your menu: Whether you order online, head to a store or purchase fresh from a local fisherman, seafood is widely available. Seafood works for a variety of dishes and cooking methods, such as these rec-

ipes for Easy Shrimp Skewers, a light and hassle-free family meal, or Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa, a fun spin on cowboy caviar. Seafood provides essential nutrients that support immune health, such as omega-3s that may even help reduce anxiety, according to research published by “The Journal of the American Medical Association.” Purchasing seafood supports 2 million American jobs for men and women who follow high levels of food safety practices to provide sustainable seafood. Seafood offers an escape as a way for families to enjoy a favorite meal that reminds loved ones of vacation memories from oceanside paradises. Find more ways to add seafood to your summer menu at eatseafoodamerica.com. Easy Shrimp Skewers Recipe courtesy of Annessa Chumbley, RDN, on behalf of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 5 10 wooden skewers water

2 medium zucchinis, cut into large chunks 2 medium bell peppers (any color), cut into large chunks 2 red onions, cut into large chunks continued on page 21

The 50’s Are Back!

Introducing New Car Hop Service! Please join us in the parking lot to enjoy your favorite OMG Burger. See our new car hop menu below.

O.M.G. CAR HOP SPECIALS APPETIZERS

CANDIED BACON $8.99 BEER BATTERED PICKLES $6.99

BURGERS AND SANDWICHES

OPEN FOR OUTSIDE DINING Check out our website for pick up specials www.whitebirchrestaurant.com

KING RING ONION RINGS $8.99 BAVARIAN GIANT PRETZEL $8.99

SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, SUBSTITUTE SWEET POTATO FRIES ($2) OR ONION RINGS (2)

CLASSIC 6OZ BURGER $10.50 6OZ ON ACE CLASSIC BUN, COMES WITH LETTUCE, ONION, PICKLE AND TOMATO • ADD CHEESE $.50 ADD BACON $1.00

CLASSIC IMPOSSIBLE BURGER $13.00

4OZ IMPOSSIBLE PATTY ON A POTATO ROLL, WITH LETTUCE, ONION, PICKLE AND TOMATO • ADD CHEESE $.50

O.M.G. BURGER $14.00

8OZ BURGER ON A PRETZEL BUN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE CARAMELIZED ONIONS, LETTUCE AND TOPPED WITH KING RING ONION RINGS

CHIPOTLE BISON $16.00

8OZ BISON BURGER ON AN ACE CLASSIC BUN WITH CANDIED BACON, BOOM BOOM SAUCE, CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, BABY ARUGULA AND TOPPED WITH BEED BATTERED PICKLE

BUFFALO CHICKEN BURGER $15.00

CHICKEN BURGER TOPPED WITH BUFFALO SAUCE, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES, AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING ON A PRETZEL BUN

JERSEY BURGER $13.00

8OZ BURGER TOPPED WITH TAYLOR HAM, AMERICAN CHEESE, FRIED EGG AND SALT/PEPPER ON AN ACE CLASSIC BUN

LOCAL PIEDMONTESE HOT DOG $8.95

SALADS (ADD CHICKEN $4, SALMON $8, STEAK $9) CHICKPEA BOWL $14.00

CURRY ROASTED CHICKEN, SPICY CHICKPEAS, CILANTRO, WARM QUINOA, SHREDDED CARROTS, POWERBLEND, RAISINS, TOASTED ALMONDS, AND ORGANIC BABY SPINACH WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGRETTE

KALE CAESAR SALAS $13.00

SHREDDED KALE, CHOPPED ROMAINE, TOMATOES, SHAVED PARMESAN, ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, FRESH LIME, CAESAR DRESSING

THREE LEAF SALAD $13.00

BELGIAN ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, BABY ARUGULA, WALNUTS, GOAT CHEESE, MANDARIN ORANGES, AND ROASTED BEETS WITH LITE HONEY BALSAMIC

KIDS MENU $8.99 (ALL SERVED WITH FRENCH

FRIES AND CHOICE OF JUICE BOX, MILK OR CHOCOLATE MILK)

CHICKEN FINGERS • BURGER •HOT DOG

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Call us to order (908) 867-7778 Weds. - Thurs. 3-8 PM | Fri.-Sat.-Sun. Noon-8 PM

Restaurant Village Hospitality Group

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Long Valley Pub & Brewery at

Restaurant Village

OPEN OUTSIDE DINING PICK UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE 1 Fairmount Rd • Long Valley • 908-876-1122 Restaurant Village Hospitality Group

Add Seafood... continued from page 20 1 cup cherry tomatoes 10-12 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on olive oil sea salt, to taste 1 lemon, juice only In bowl, soak skewer sticks in water at least 10 minutes to prevent burning on grill). Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Build skewers by alternating zucchinis, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and shrimp, pushing ingredients closely together on each skewer. Brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, to taste. Cook skewers about 9 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes until veggies and shrimp are seared but not overcooked. Remove and place on large platter. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve. Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Recipe courtesy of Annessa Chumbley, RDN, on behalf of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4-6

2 tablespoons olive oil 4-6 salmon filets (each about 1-inch thick) sea salt, to taste 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can quartered or chopped artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 handful fresh spinach, chopped balsamic glaze In skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear salmon filets 4 minutes. Sprinkle tops of each salmon filet with sea salt, to taste. Flip and cook 4 minutes until barely done. Remove to serving platter. In medium bowl, make salsa by gently folding together chickpeas, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta and spinach. Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and spoon salsa over each salmon filet. Refrigerate leftover salsa.

www.brandasitaliangrill.com PARTY PACKAGE #1 PARTY PACKAGE #2 PARTY PACKAGE #3 PARTY PACKAGE #4 (12-18 people)

(6-9 people)

1 Large Pizza w/any 2 Toppings, 1 Large Plain Pizza, 1 Super Large Stromboli, (Meat or Veggie) & 30 Blazing Hot Wings

(24-36 people)

1 Large Pizza from Gourmet Section 1 Large Pizza w/any 2 Toppings, 2 Large Plain Pizzas, 2 Super Large Strombolis, (Meat or Veggie) & 50 Blazing Hot Wings

2 Large Pizzas from Gourmet Section 2 Large Pizzas w/any 2 Toppings, 2 Large Plain Pizzas, 3 Super Large Strombolis, (Meat or Veggie) & 80 Blazing Hot Wings, 3Ft Hero (1 ft. Italian, 1 ft. Turkey, 1 ft. Roast Beef)

18" Assorted Mini Sandwich Platter, 48 Mini Sandwiches, Minimum 12 of Each Variety

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1 Large Cheese Pizza 1 Order Wings, 1 Order Mozzarella Sticks & 1 2-Liter Soda

1 Large Cheese Pizza Fried Calamari, Baked Ziti, House Salad w/ choice of Dressing & 1 2-Liter Soda

2 Large Cheese Pizzsa 1 Large Order Mussels 1 Large Salad

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