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cause. Vetfest has the best of food trucks and talent coming together to help New Jersey’s homeless veterans. Goldberg is encouraging families to come and spend the day, with lawn chairs and blankets in tow. “Hang out for the day, there is going to be so much there to do for kids and adults. This is all about our veterans. The important thing is to give these vets who have given so much for us, we want to give them a great day, all while raising money to support them. To

be able to give them a great afternoon, just like anyone else coming out, that’s what we ultimately want to do.” Goldberg stated proudly. At the time this article was written, bands were still signing up to come and donate their time with a performance. Currently scheduled are The Frontiers, a Journey tribute band, A Brothers Revival, an Allman Brothers tribute band, Sensational Soul Cruisers, a Motown and R&B band, The Best of the Eagles, an Eagles tribute band, and

New York State of Mind, a Billy Joel tribute band. “I’ve gotten to know so many of these veterans throughout our area. These veterans are humble people and grateful people. All they want to do is get back on their feet, and if we can give them a little step up, a little assistance, that’s really what it’s all about. They did their job and went out and served and did everything for us, and now what I ask people to do, is just to come out and have a fun day.” Goldberg said. Food trucks include; the Empanada Truck, Cubano X-Press, Kona Ice, Jersey Rollz, Clubhouse Dogs, Cas’s Polish Food, Thai Food Addict, Bearded One BBQ, and Wood Fired Pizza. There will also be free entertainment for the kiddies in the family with bounce houses. Tickets are on sale for early bird pricing until April 15th. Early bird prices are $10 for adults, $6 for children, and $25 per family. Ticket pricing after April 15th are $15 for adults, $10 for children, and $35 per family. continued on page 11

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By: Megan Roche s winter comes to an end, people are itching to breakout those lawn chairs and blankets, longing for days of sunny weather and blue skies. On May 3 (raindate: May 17), head out to Roxbury’s Horseshoe Lake for a day of fun that benefits the greater community of homeless veterans. Rich Goldberg, the mastermind behind Vetfest, was looking for a way to continue his efforts in helping the state’s homeless veteran population. Through his work volunteering for Community Hope, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Goldberg has come to know many veterans throughout the area who have simply fallen on hard times. With a passion for music as well, Goldberg combined the two and decided on a concert to benefit them. The first ever Vetfest was held in 2019 and was a major success, raising over $24,000. On May 3, beginning at 12:00 noon, Horseshoe Lake at Succasunna will be grooving, all for a good

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Local Dentist, Dr. Ira Goldberg, Teaches Other Dentists about Specialized Implants

r. Ira Goldberg, a leading local authority on dental implants, spent time teaching other dental implant clinicians about a specialized dental implant known as a “pterygoid implant.” Over the past 7 months, Dr. Goldberg has been a participant in an advanced implant residency program in Puerto Rico, but was asked to guest-lecture about this implant technique. “Dental implants are extremely commonplace, but it does take significant training to become proficient at both placement and restoration of these fixtures,” states Dr. Goldberg. “Most people who need dental implants do not require specialized implants, but there are situations where a patient cannot solve their dental problems with standard implants. Pterygoid implants can sometimes provide a solution. This is where advanced training and knowledge by a clinician can help patients.” Dr. Goldberg has been one of the very few implantologists fortunate enough to have received training regarding pterygoid implants. As other dentists have heard about pterygoid implants, they have turned to Dr. Goldberg for training. The program that Dr. Goldberg is both a participant and lecturer at in Puerto Rico is known as a “MaxiCourse.” A MaxiCourse

is a 10-month in-depth curriculum dentists participate in when they wish to expand their knowledge regarding dental implants. There are programs worldwide, but what makes this Puerto Rico program so sought-after by experienced clinicians is the opportunity to learn non-traditional techniques that allow implantologists to offer a range of options when standard options are not suitable for their patients. Its this “above-and-beyond” quest for knowledge that patients truly benefit from. Dr. Goldberg is a lecturer at other MaxiCourses. Some of the topics he shares with student implantologists include computerized guided surgery and principles of implant placement. Dr. Goldberg states, “It always an honor to work with dentists who want to further their talents with dental implants. These doctors are spending time away from their families and own offices to learn skills that will make them better dentists for the benefit of their patients.” Dr. Goldberg holds many honors in the field of implant dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, just to name a couple. Regarding his Diplomate status, there are only several hundred dentists world-wide that hold this distinc-

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

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

For the same reasons, western medicine has no treatment for chronic fatigue. Instead, doctors prescribe individual medications to deal with each of the associated symptoms. As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- bycase basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individual’s symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patient’s tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individual’s diagnosis. As you can see in the chart- one Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individual’s symptoms as well as the illness as a whole. This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syndrome. For more information about Acupuncture and Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency Syndrome, call Kearstin R. Tripi, L.Ac at Mt. Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978.

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Supply and Demand, Hoarding, Price Gouging -- and the Coronavirus

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Rugy. As the saying goes, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” I would add, “and anti-price gouging legislation in times of crisis.” Yet price increases in the face of sudden shortages are an important impetus to restore supply and demand market conditions that are closer to normal. As many of us have experienced in the past few weeks, buying toilet paper, hand sanitizer and face masks has become more difficult and more expensive. The reason, of course, is that unusually large numbers of people are rushing to buy these and other products that might prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It’s normal for people to stock up on supplies during crises. The immediate results are empty store shelves, soon followed by higher prices. When this happens, politicians around the globe demand an end to the price hikes. The goal is to improve consumer access to the products now in higher demand. In New Jersey, for instance, at least 10 retailers have received warnings from the government to stop their so-called price gouging. Similarly, the French government announced that it won’t tolerate such price increases and will soon decree a price ceiling on face masks and hand sanitizers. In a move guaranteed to worsen and lengthen the shortages, French officials are even going so far as to appropriate stocks of masks. Just this week, the Department of Justice threatened to act against “bad actors” who raise prices during this time of panic. The list goes on and on. While well-intentioned, such heavy-handed intervention is a mistake on many levels: First, the rise in prices conveys nothing more than the unusually intense surge in demand for these products. Consumers

Mark Shields value these products more now than they did just a few weeks ago, which is reflected by the higher prices. But here’s another reality: If prices are kept artificially low, there’s little incentive for shoppers not to buy as much as they can. Of course, only those shoppers lucky enough to get to the stores first can do so. Their hoarding then leaves nothing for shoppers in line behind them. The fact is there’s no better means of slowing the rising demand -- and, especially, reducing excessive hoarding -- than allowing the very price hikes that governments are trying to prevent. But price hikes have another important advantage: They create the necessary incentives for entrepreneurs to shift resources toward activities that increase the supply of these goods. The higher prices encourage higher levels of production for goods like masks and hand sanitizers, which then increases supply. Even some companies that couldn’t afford to produce these goods in the past will be prompted by high prices to now do so. The Japanese electronics giant Sharp started to use its TV factories to make surgical masks when the domestic continued on page 6

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think I’m where most sane people are on the coronavirus outbreak: -Concerned but not panicked. -Calm but not apathetic. -Taking reasonable precautions but remaining skeptical of what all the purportedly “best experts” here in the United States are telling us about every aspect of their belated crisis management and response (especially on their pimping of vaccine development to prevent the disease). Here are some plain, nonhysterical facts: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is a bloated federal government agency with a long history of incompetence, fraud, secrecy, mission creep and shady alliances with both social justice causes on the left and private corporations on the big business right. The “deep state” of entrenched bureaucrats embedded in the Beltway bowels is alive and thriving at the CDC. The unelected elites who’ve occupied top offices at the public health-industrial complex are hostile to public scrutiny while clamoring for ever-ballooning budgets. Their recommendations have often been detrimental to citizens’ well-being and freedom. And, yes, many of the scientists who work there are rabidly anti-conservative and anti-Trump. It’s a brazen lie that President Donald Trump “slashed” CDC funding, which is being used as an excuse for the agency’s coronavirus unpreparedness. Cognitively impaired and truth-challenged Joe Biden made the claim during last week’s Democratic debate that these purported “Draconian cuts” put Americans at risk. But Trump’s budget proposal to cut some sliver of CDC fat has never been enacted, and Congress increased funding, instead. At nearly $7 billion, CDC’s annual budget is more than 200% larger than it was two decades ago. On top of that, a shady big business lobbying group called Corporate Friends of CDC has raised hundreds of millions of supplemental dollars -- which raises serious conflict-of-interest

Michelle Malkin issues. In 2007, Sen. Tom Coburn’s fiscal audit of the agency discovered vulgar expenditures including CDC syphilis prevention funds spent to host a “safe-sex” event with a porn star, CDC HIV/AIDS prevention funds spent on a transgender beauty pageant, and $45 million in CDC funding spent on conferences featuring prostitutes, protests and beach parties. Despite the flood of money, the agency been caught flat-footed on outbreak after outbreak. They squander untold millions on other health threats in favor of pushing gun control and nanny state hobby horses (TV violence, helmet laws, video games, anti-bullying campaigns and explicit sex education, for example). CDC has one primary job -- Disease Control -- but has managed to botch it without ever learning from past failures. Let me remind you of some of the CDC’s long history of royal screw-ups: -The notorious 1976 swine flu vaccine scandal was catalyzed by mass hysteria whipped up by CDC junk scientists clamoring for more money; Congress obliged and nearly 45 million Americans were unnecessarily jabbed with a vaccine for a disease that had fizzled by the time the shots were ready. The vaccine continued on page 6

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continued from page 4 resulted in an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barre syndrome -- leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. -In 1999, the CDC misspent $22.7 million appropriated for chronic fatigue syndrome

apparently without asking Congress, the CDC spent much of the money on other programs that the agency thought needed the funds more,” The Washington Post disclosed at the time. The diversions were impossible to trace because of shoddy CDC bookkeeping practices. -In 2009, the CDC recalled 800,000 doses of swine flu vaccine for children ages 6 months to 3 years after the products manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur failed potency tests. -In 2012, the CDC’s main building housing infectious anthrax, SARS and monkeypox gases was discovered to have been leaking deadly pathogens due to a flawed engineered airflow system. -In 2014, the CDC’s lackadaisical response to Ebola virus gave the greenlight to Patient Zero Thomas Eric Duncan and infected medical personnel to board commercial airlines while ill -- exposing untold numbers of travelers to the deadly disease. Expensive isolation chambers that had been subsidized by taxpayers to the tune of $15 million sat buried in a Georgia warehouse. -For the past few years, the agency has employed a fear campaign to induce Americans to get regular flu shots (formulated based on guesswork) using flawed statistics and despite international scientific conclusions that there is “no evidence” to support the CDC’s assumptions that the vaccine reduces transmission of the virus or the risk of

and was investigated in 2001 for squandering $13 million on hepatitis C research. -In 2000, the agency essentially lied to Congress about how it spent up to $7.5 million earmarked each year since 1993 for research on the deadly hantavirus. “Instead,

Supply and Demand... continued from page 4 supply went dry. Manufacturer FoxConn did the same in China to protect its employees who assemble iPhones. Government officials (and pundits) never seem to learn (or remember) that in times of crisis, naturally rising prices are necessary to guarantee that goods, services and inputs are used to maximum social advantage. When governments prevent price hikes, they unwittingly (SET ITAL)create(END ITAL) shortages of vital supplies. Unfortunately, such government intervention makes it harder for people to recover from disasters or, today, to protect themselves from the coronavirus. Think about it. Without price fluctuations to provide a signal to manufacturers, how will they know by how much or how quickly they need to increase production? If prices are kept artificially low, factory owners have no way to know for sure that actual demand (and not just hoarding) has risen enough to justify a change in their production schedules. Second, if governments keep prices from adjusting upward, the additional demand for masks might not result in enough

revenue to cover the extra costs of producing and shipping more masks. The bottom line is that by keeping prices artificially low, governments around the world encourage artificially high demand, from hoarders, for example. Necessary increases to the supply chain will also be discouraged, which results in unnecessary shortages, long lines of desperate customers, empty shelves and black markets in dark alleys. Aren’t we better off when products are actually on the shelves and available for purchase, even if only at higher prices? When no such products are to be found, except by the politically and socially connected, ordinary citizens lose out. 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

potentially deadly complications. -Just this week, the Informed Consent Action Network reported astonishing results from its lawsuit against the CDC to obtain scientific documentation for the agency’s claim that “vaccines do not cause autism” -- specifically for the first seven vaccines given to your child in their first six months of life. CDC had stonewalled, and then finally produced 20 studies -- 18 of which were irrelevant to ICAN’s public records request and two of which suggest that vaccines may indeed cause autism. In other words: The CDC is lying while continuing to smear vaccine critics as “conspiracy theorists” and public health threats. As if to underscore my point about this agency’s misdirected priorities and rank political pandering, the CDC director this week found it more urgent to condemn Republicans as racist for accurately describing the origins of the virus from Wuhan, China, than to do his job. Informed diagnosis: The “best people” -- who have now been rewarded with more than $8.3 billion in new “emergency funding” -- are not in charge. Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM

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I Remember Dad:

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By Richard Mabey Jr. ost people know that my Dad was a Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170 for over 25 years. And, most people know that my Dad served as Vice President of the Beavertown Historical Society for over 10 years. But, very few people know that my Dad served as a Lay Leader of the Boonton United Methodist Church for nearly 20 years. Dad was also served with a Christian outreach group that presented evangelistic meetings for Methodist churches throughout the USA. Dad, with Mom’s supporting help, would present sermons for weekend camp meetings, mostly along the eastern seaboard. In time, my Dad developed a very sincere and earnest quality

in his sermons. To clarify, Dad would not be the only speaker on the agenda for the weekend evangelic camp meetings. A good dozen or so individuals would present sermons for the weekend meetings. Dad took this job very seriously. I was so very proud of him for his wholesome, down-to-earth, heart-felt stories that he would share during his Christian presentations. Dad would draw upon his recollections of his years as a Scoutmaster, the people he met along his travels as a long-distance truck driver, his memories of serving in the Seventh Army Air Corps during World War II, and of course his role as a husband and father. I was always impressed with the time that Dad

spent studying and preparing for one of his sermons. This was an era before home computers. So, my Dad had to study his Bible the old-fashioned way, without the benefit of Internet cross referencing. Dad loved the Gospel of John. He also often referred to the Book of Psalms and the Book of Proverbs, a lot of times in his Christian talks. I remember that there was a distinct meter to my Dad’s sermons. Dad was not an emotional speaker. He did not raise his voice. He simply spoke in a most steadfast, compelling manner that rang with a truth of sincerity and a poetic earnest quality. I was always, all so proud of my Dad for all of his hard work to bring truth to the people who came to the camp meetings.

Now, that I’m 66 years old, I find myself reflecting more and more of all of my Dad’s wonderful accomplishments in his life. I so deeply regret that I never videotaped any of Dad’s sermons. They were often simple stories of life lessons and would have a Biblical reference. My father touched the lives of hundreds of hundreds of people with his camp meeting sermons, his many years of volunteer service as a Scoutmaster, his dedicated service to the Beavertown Historical Society, and his friendly spirit that flowed from his heart in his many journeys cross country in his job as a long-distance truck driver. I’d give an eyetooth to talk with my Dad again, for just five minutes. If your

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Calling All Morris County Bike Riders... continued from page 9 est annual fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank. In 2019 cyclists, the sponsors, and the community rallied together to raise almost $80,000 of much needed funding for the Food Bank. While the Tour de Franklin happens in Somerset, groups throughout New Jersey make the event a success on all levels. The Tour happens on the last Sunday of April and is often the first long ride of the season for many avid cyclists. The Morris Area Freewheelers (MAFW) Bicycle Club uses the spring timing to support a good cause, with over 40 club members participating. Club member Jim Barnish who often rides in the Tour explained, “The club members participate in plenty of charity events but Tour De Franklin is a club favorite.” The MAFW is one of the largest cycling clubs in New Jersey, with over 700 members and 1,400 scheduled rides per year throughout New Jersey. The club has morning rides on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday year round and evening rides on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between April and October. The paces of the rides range from beginning (Casual) to very fast (A-pace) so there is something for all levels. While not as visible as the cyclists, the community sponsors are an important part of the Tour de Franklin. The largest sponsor year after year is Thor Labs, located in

Newton, New Jersey in another Franklin Township. Finally, the Tour de Franklin is run entirely by volunteers, many of whom come from the Program Management Institute New Jersey Chapter (PMINJ). PMINJ has over 5,600 members throughout New Jersey, and many lend a helping hand to make the Tour run smoothly. The Tour de Franklin 62, 40, 25, 10, and 5-Mile rides are on-road through scenic Franklin Township, while the 5 and 10-Mile rides also have routes along the historic D&R Canal. “The Tour de Franklin is a community event, so we strive to have rides for all levels of cyclists so that everyone can have a memorable day,” explains Lisa Frey, Tour de Franklin Chairperson. Participants who register before April 1 receive a T-shirt, and cyclists who raise $150 or $300 receive special black T-shirts. Breakfast and lunch are also offered and there are stops with snacks and beverages along the rides. The New Jersey Department of Health estimates that one in ten people in New Jersey are food insecure and the Franklin Food Bank works to lower that statistic, fighting local hunger with dignity and compassion. The Tour de Franklin Charity Bike Ride is a large part of that effort. Learn more about the Franklin Food Bank and the Tour de Franklin or sign up to ride at franklinfoodbank.org and Like the Tour De Franklin of Facebook.

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Vetfest Presents... continued from front page An important part of the event, for Goldberg, is allowing children and families to meet some of the folks who benefit from those who attend. There will be plenty of veterans and veteran related organizations present on the day of the event to offer insight and information so bring as many questions as you’d like. “My dad taught me that when you see someone in uniform, you thank them. My son is 16 and he will not see a servicemember without walking up to them and

saying thank you. I wish everybody would teach their kids to respect and honor them because without them, we have nothing.” Goldberg said. Can’t make it to the event? Donations are always appreciated and 100% of donations go back toward helping members of the military get settled after returning from war. Overall, Goldberg just hopes that he can help as many veterans as possible. For more information on VetFest, to donate or to purchase tickets, visit www.vetfestnj.com.

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he Knights of Columbus, St. Therese Council #6320 are asking for your much-needed support! Our Council supports many charities and activities within and around Morris County New Jersey. Our programs and donations benefit disabled citizens, senior citizens, veterans, the homeless and the needy through organizations like Hope House and Catholic Charities. We also support many youth activities in the community including Boy Scouts, Project Graduation and are proud to provide several college scholarships each year to local students.

This year we will be holding our 22nd Annual Charity Live Auction and Tricky Tray on April 25, starting at 6:00pm in the St. Therese School gym, 135 Main Street, Succasunna. Admission is $20.00 at door and includes Beer, Wine, soft drinks, food catered by local restaurants and desert. Many great Tricky Tray items from household goods to gift ideas. Auction will include sports memorabilia, theatre packages and “big ticket” home electronics. We would love to have you join us. Please call Frank Wos 973-219-1867 if you have any questions.

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n April 15, 2005, Grassroots Natural Market opened its doors and over time it has evolved into a business that specializes in organic foods, vitamins, beauty aids and an all-natural deli. The produce department is completely organic, which both surprises and pleases his customers. Grassroots Natural Market is a definite plus and a big draw for the town of Denville, bringing in people from several different areas. Paul, the owner has said proudly, "Grassroots may be small, but it is mighty.”

The employees at Grassroots are like a large family, everyone is very knowledgeable, very helpful and polite. Several of the staff have been there for over 12 years. Walk into the store and someone will greet you with a hello, and make you feel welcomed. Grassroots Natural Market, is open 7 days a week, located at 20 First Avenue in Denville. Visit www.grassrootsnaturalmarket.com or call 973-627-5440. Stop in and wish Paul and his staff a Happy 15th Anniversary!

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Celebrate Earth Day with April 18 Stream Cleanup ant to make a difference in the health and appearance of your watershed … in just three short

hours? Volunteer for Raritan Headwaters Association’s 30th annual Stream Cleanup on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, and see the difference thousands of helping hands can make! Helpers of all ages are needed, and the cleanup will be held rain or shine. “It’s absolutely true that many hands make light work,” said Cindy Ehrenclou, executive director of the nonprofit watershed watchdog. “In just three hours last year, 1,700 volunteers removed 18 tons of trash and recyclables from 46 sites in Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties. They made a big impact in a very short time.” This year, the 30th anniversary of the RHA Stream Cleanup falls only a few days before the 50th anniversary of Earth Day – a day dedicated to supporting environmental protection and celebrating clean air, water and land. “The Stream Cleanup is in keeping

with the spirit of Earth Day,” said Rebekah Buczynski, RHA’s Stream Cleanup coordinator. “Not only does it beautify local stream corridors, it also protects drinking water supplies and prevents litter from washing downstream to the Raritan Bay and Atlantic Ocean, where it can become a hazard to marine life.” Online registration is now open. To sign up, go to www.raritanheadwaters.org/ stream-cleanup/ to view an interactive map of the 50-plus designated sites for this year’s cleanup, then click the registration link to reserve a place at your preferred site. Last year’s Stream Cleanup volunteers included individuals, families, scout troops, churches, businesses, civic groups, schools and environmental commissions. Groups of more than 15 people should contact Rebekah Buczynski at rbuczynski@ raritanheadwaters.org or 908-234-1852 ext. 317 to make arrangements. About Raritan Headwaters Raritan Headwaters has been working since 1959 to protect, preserve and improve water quality and other natural

resources of the Raritan River headwaters region through efforts in science, education, advocacy, land preservation and stewardship. RHA’s 470-square-mile region provides clean drinking water to 300,000 residents of 38 municipalities in Somerset, Hunterdon and Morris counties

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

Welcome to the beautiful Heritage V neighborhood in the Ironia section of Randolph! Spectacular CH Brick front Col home boasts almost an acre of flat & level property backing to the tree lined woods! Natural light beams thru-out this magnificent & well cared for home! Main floor offers an open floor plan as well as a private home office. Two story fam rm w/ gas fireplace is open to the crisp white kitchen w/ large center island, gran c-tops, custom tile backsplash, & pantry! 9’ Ceilings on main level! 2nd level feat a fantastic mstr bedrm w/ tray ceiling, 2 w-in closets & luxurious master bath w/ jet tub & sep stall shower. 3 other well appointed bedrms & bonus room! 2nd staircase from “FROG” room leads right to the laund/mud room! Do not miss built in nat. gas generator, level backyard w/ deck & Hot Tub!

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Spectacular & Move Right in to this Fantastic Colonial home!! Stunning 4 Bedrm, 2.5 bath Col w/ 1st floor office, Hardwd floors thru-out, 2 story foyer, & located on a fabulous 1.25 flat & level lot! This home boasts open floor plan, newer kitchen w/ gran c-tops, S/S applcs, & open to fam. rm w/ wood burning fireplace. 1st floor laundry rm. Gorgeous AZEK deck w/ lights, generator hook up, office French doors, upgraded base molding thru-out, Nest thermostats, Ring doorbell, floodlight, spotlight, ZWaze switches & outlets! Finished full basement w/ custom built in bar, rec room, & exercise room. This home has been updated & shows like new! Enjoy nearby Horseshoe Lake/Park, Flanders Golf & shops, & easy commuting location! Well cared for & updated thru-out! Magnificent property!!

Spectacular CH Col home in our Ironia section of town! Surrounded in a rural setting w/ similar custom homes on this cul-de-sac street! New roof, skylights, windows, driveway, updated white kitchen, Corian c-tops, S/S applc, vaulted ceilings & magnificent windows allow natural light to filter inside. Well appointed room sizes & freshly painted thru-out! Entertaining floor plan boasts French doors, floor to ceiling brick fplc, main floor office, laundry & more! Fin. bsmt has a fantastic wet bar & 2nd powder rm! Private back deck overlooks natural wooded setting! Plenty of room to play & enjoy the great outdoors! Do not miss this opportunity to own in Randolph...near all parks, schools, Randolph Trails, local shopping, & easy commute location! This home is Randolph’s town motto - “Where Life is Worth Living!”

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10 IRON FORGE LN., RANDOLPH TWP. Spectacular home in Shongum Lake unique in design w/ deeded Shongum Lake Rights! Enjoy over 5600 sq. ft of living/entertaining space! Hardwood floors thru-out, open floor plan, & updates thru-out! This home boasts 4 bedrm on main level & 5th on lower level. Master bdrm offers 3 large w-in closets, dressing area, & spectacular mstr bath w/ double sink custom vanity, linen, & 5-head shower! Large kit open to the din/liv rms w/ SGD to deck overlooking level backyard! Lower level feat large fam rm, leisure, full bath, 5th bedrm, laund/mud rm to backyard patio! 2nd level offers the fam. rm w/ fplc , office, & large newer windows allowing natural light to filter in. Do not miss oversized 3 car garage w/ add’l workshop/ storage! Enjoy all that Shongum Lake offers - Beach, Boat, Swim, Events, Clubhouse, & more!

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Fantastic Colonial home in the Shongum section of Randolph! “Staycation” at home w/ the heated, gunite, inground pool in the fenced in backyard! Private setting w/ gorgeous new deck! New white kitchen feat. pantry, granite c-tops, newer S/S applcs. & more! Six well appointed bedrms. on 2nd level offers hardwood floors & lots of closet space. Main floor features a fabulous entertaining set up w/ high ceilings & excellent floor plan! Enjoy the gas fireplace in family room, Pella windows thru-out, main floor laundry & entrance to two car attach. garage. Shongum section offers an easy commuting location, minutes to downtown Morristown w/ direct train to NYC! This home is near all local shopping, dining, parks, schools & offers public utilities! Walking path to Shongum elementary school too!

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Garden State Yacht Club to Host Boating Safety Course and Two Open Houses

he Garden State Yacht Club on Lake Hopatcong will offer a US Coast Guard-sanctioned boating safety course on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Given in one day, students are eligible to receive the NJ Boating Safety Certificate at the completion of the course and passing the exam. All boaters are required by New Jersey law to have this certificate. The cost of $75 covers materials, the exam, and lunch. Sign in at the GSYC Clubhouse, 33 Point Pleasant Road, Hopatcong, NJ at 7:30am. The class runs from 7:45am to 5pm. Register on line at f.federico@att.net.

Or call 973-398-0022. Visit GSYC.org for further details. The Garden State Yacht Club is also hosting two open house at the Clubhouse for prospective members on Sunday, April 26, 2020, and Sunday May 17, 2020 from 1pm -3pm. See the facilities, including heated pool, docks, playground and tennis courts, and learn about the extensive summer and all year long activities, such as dining, dancing, parties, and entertainment, available to members. For more information and to reserve a spot at the open house, please call 973-398-0022 or visit GSYC.org.

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County College of Morris President Selected by the Aspen Institute for its Inaugural New Presidents Fellowship Program

r. Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris, has been selected by the Aspen Institute to join the 2020-21 inaugural class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship, a new initiative designed to support community college presidents in the early years of their tenure to accelerate transformational change on behalf of students. Iacono is one of 25 Aspen Fellows selected from more than 100 applicants nationwide for this opportunity, which is fully funded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and run by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. The leaders, all of whom are in their first five years as a college president, will engage in a seven-month fellowship beginning in June 2020. “We are delighted that Dr. Iacono is being recognized by such a prestigious organization for the outstanding work he has been doing at CCM to ensure the success of our students and to provide the pathways for individuals to reach their dreams and build a better life for themselves, their families and communities,” said Thomas Pepe, chair of the college’s Board of Trustees. The fellows were selected for their commitment to student success and equity, willingness to take risks to improve outcomes, understanding of the importance of community partnerships, and ability to lead change. “We know more than ever before about how community colleges can improve outcomes for students, both in and after college,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. “And the urgency for them to do so only increases – especially for students of col-

or and low-income students. These fellows have shown they are fully, urgently committed to excellence and equity, and we look forward to working alongside them.” Nearly 80 percent of community college presidents nationwide plan to retire in the next decade. Through this fellowship and its other leadership programs, Aspen is committed to helping to replace those exiting the presidency with an exceptionally capable and highly diverse talent pool. According to the American Council on Education, only 36 percent of community college presidents are female, and 20 percent are people of color. The incoming class of Aspen fellows is 48 percent female, and 40 percent are people of color. Their institutions span 15 states and vary widely, from a rural college with fewer than 2,000 students to a statewide system that educates more than 150,000. The program for new presidents is an addition to the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, which has been serving aspiring presidents since 2016. Of the nearly 160 fellows who have taken part in the Rising Presidents Fellowship, 41 are now community college presidents, serving more than 500,000 students. “By preparing students and workers for in-demand jobs and meeting the training needs of businesses, community colleges are critical institutions for their regions’ prosperity and development,” said Jennie Sparandara, head of workforce initiatives, JPMorgan Chase. “JPMorgan Chase is proud to partner with the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to build the next generation of diverse community college leaders.”

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Roxbury HS JSA Club Visits DC

en students from Roxbury High School visited Arlington, Virginia and took part in the Junior State of America (JSA) Winter Congress under the supervision of RHS Social Studies Teachers James and Nicole Connolly. JSA’s winter convention simulates Congress so students can learn how bills are made and passed. Some students have an opportunity to see political centers like the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Supreme Court. Winter Congress student delegates take on the job of legislating the toughest issues facing the country. In the legislative branch of the United States government, the debates that matter most are those on the floors of the House and Senate. Bills cover topics that the nation faces actively, like gun control, immigration, healthcare, and many other issues. RHS JSA President Noelle Rowe was accompanied by fellow Seniors Hailey Aquino, Miabella Espaillat, Arjana Goroveci, Magda Perrett, Hannah Smith, and Katie Smith; Juniors Justin Berge and Elena Soranno (Club Secretary); and Freshman Sean Mahoney. Students toured Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon, including a guided tour of the Capitol Building prior to participating in a congressional simulation Saturday and Sunday morning. During this time, students attended committee meetings, offered amendments and watched the markup process on proposed legislation. Roxbury had one of the 72 student-created bills selected for the docket which passed in the Senate with revisions, but failed in the House.

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hether you are planning to host a small family gathering or a true Easter feast, brunch is the perfect way to celebrate with a holidayworthy spread. Easter gatherings are an opportunity to elevate traditional brunch dishes, all at bite-sized prices. Start your celebration with these Ham, Egg and Cheese Brunch Cups, which work as a handheld snack to begin the day or as the main course. Then end your festivities on a high note with a satisfying sweet like this festive Carrot Cake. Hosting can be easier and more affordable when you feature delicious dishes like these. Find all your Easter essentials such as premium ham, award-winning wine and cheese, Easter basket essentials and more at a store like ALDI. Find more Easter inspiration at aldi.us. Ham, Egg and Cheese Brunch Cups Recipe courtesy of “Pinch of Yum” on behalf of ALDI Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Yield: 18 cups

2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Baker’s Corner All-Purpose Flour 1 cup milk 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 2 sheets puff pastry 19 Simply Nature Organic Cage Free Brown Eggs, divided 1-2 cups Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Half Ham, diced chopped fresh chives pepper, to taste Heat oven to 375 F. To make cheese sauce: In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to combine. Pour in milk in increments, whisking after each addition. Bring to simmer, whisking until mixture thickens. Remove mixture from heat and stir in cheese. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside. To make brunch cups: Use rolling pin to roll out puff pastry sheets until thin. Cut sheets into nine squares. Line each well

of muffin tin with one puff pastry square, pressing firmly to bottom and sides; edges should come just over top of muffin tin. Fill each cup with spoonful of cheese sauce. Crack one egg into each cup and sprinkle diced ham on top of each egg. Crack remaining egg and brush exposed

portions of puff pastries with egg wash. Bake 10-15 minutes until eggs are set. Sprinkle with chives, salt and pepper, to taste. Carrot Cake Recipe courtesy of Chef Kevin, ALDI Test Kitchen Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, Carlini Vegetable Oil 1 1/4 cups Baker’s Corner Granulated Sugar 3 Goldhen Large Eggs 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup Sweet Harvest Crushed Pineapple, with juice 1 teaspoon Baker’s Corner Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Iodized Salt 1/2 teaspoon Baker’s Corner Baking Powder 2 1/4 cups Baker’s Corner All-Purpose Flour 2/3 cup Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts, divided continued on page 21

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Easter Brunch...

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EASTER BRUNCH

continued from page 20 Frosting: 3/4 cup Countryside Creamery Butter, softened 1 1/2 cups Happy Farms Cream Cheese, softened 1 teaspoon Stonemill Pure Vanilla 5 1/2 cups Baker’s Corner Powdered Sugar Heat oven to 350 F. In mixing bowl, cream together oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Slowly add in carrots and pineapple. In separate mixing bowl, sift together baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and flour. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and beat until smooth. Fold in 1/3 cup walnuts. Pour batter into two lightly greased 8-inch round

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smooth. Trim and level cakes. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over one cake and stack second cake on top. Carefully frost entire cake with remaining frosting and garnish with remaining chopped walnuts. (Family Features)

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