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My Life Publications Editor Wins Media Award

By Steve Sears y Life Publications editor Megan Roche, who knows much about editing a writer’s work for publication, also is a fine writer in her own right. In fact, her talent just garnered her an accolade. Roche was named an International Pain Foundation 2019 Hero of Hope Award winner for a January 2019 cover story she wrote about singer and dancer Paula Abdul and her struggles with chronic pain for iPain Living Magazine. Roche, who won in the “Media-Journalist” category, and four other winners received their awards on November 15 at the Comic Pain Relief show in Los Angeles, CA. The award winners were recognized in the event program and received a trophy. “It was such an honor just to be nominated with so many other talented media companies and journalists,” says Roche. “To be honest, when the competition for public votes first began, I wasn’t sure I could actually pull it off. I am also someone who is a fierce competitor, so I wasn’t going to let this award go without a fight. When I got the phone call that I had been successful, I really couldn’t believe it. It meant so much to me to have as much public support as I did. I had so many people reaching out to me to let me know that they voted, had friends constantly sharing my link to vote on social media, I consistently asked people for votes, but I could not have done it without the support of all of those who voted. Whether you cast one vote or voted every single day from every single device you own, I am very humbled and very grateful for all your support.” Roche learned via a received email a few months after article publication that she had been nominated. The months of July and August were open to public voting, the second year in which the public decided the winner. More than 33,500 public votes were cast, and Roche was her category’s winner with 28.1% of the vote. Roche explains the background of the article which won her the honor. “I owe this all to someone who has been a part of my life for so many years. When I was 13, I fell in love with American Idol, just like pretty much every other teen at the time. I spent so much time reading up on contestants, learning songs that were sung each week, and I always imagined what it would be like to meet Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul.” Viewing the program led her to take a keen interest in Abdul’s career. “Like any other 13-year-old, I learned as much as I could about her and knew that I wanted to be just like her. When I first met her in 2007, it was a very emotional moment, one that I will

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never forget.” In 2018, when Roche learned that Abdul would be headlining at Morristown’s Mayo Center for the Arts, she - at that time a writer for the media outfit she now edits for - pitched the editorial team for the opportunity to interview Abdul. She scored the interview, but a few days after she had written and submitted the article, Abdul announced that due to production delays, she would not be able to open in Morristown as originally scheduled. Roche then searched for another viable angle and market for the piece. “Knowing that Paula suffers from chronic pain, I approached a charity that she has worked with for years to see if they would be interested in my article. The team at iPain Living Magazine gave me the okay and I reworked it and sent it in to hopefully be approved.” Although a familiar subject, Roche stressed over the process somewhat. “As any reporter will tell you, the best thing you can do for any interview is be prepared. When I got the approval to do an interview, it was very tough for me to come up with questions. I also knew that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to have any follow up questions. Throw in the fact that I had a time limit of 15 minutes, I knew this interview was going to continued on page 2

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Editor Wins Media Award... continued from front page be a tough one. While you are probably thinking that this would be the easiest thing in the world for me to write, it wasn’t. I sat up for nights on end agonizing on how I could do this justice. Finally, one day, it all came pouring out of me at 3:00 in the morning. That’s writing in a nutshell. You let it sit and sit and one day it just all makes sense and you are typing away on your keyboard. You really have to trust the creative process.” The article received lots of positive praise and, for Roche, was monumental. “When I found out that it was the front-page cover story for iPain Living Magazine for the January quarter, I was floored. Not only did I get to write a cover story on someone who I admire and am inspired by, I was able to also get my very first magazine cover story.” The evening of the ceremony, Roche walked the orange (orange is the color for chronic pain awareness) carpet and did interviews with media that wanted to talk to her about her advocacy work for those who suffer from chronic pain and chronic illness – not an easy task for a reporter. “I’m so used to being the one who asks the questions, and now the roles are reversed,” she says with a laugh. “I also had to make an acceptance speech in front of a pretty large crowd of people. Getting ready for the event was crazy. It’d been a process of finding a red-carpet style dress, preparing an acceptance speech, and booking travel. I think it completely hit me when I boarded the plane to Los Angeles that this was all really happening.” Roche credits her support system for giving her the strength. “I feel like I need to use this opportunity to thank

so many people. I seriously would not have had the opportunity to represent New View Media Group if it weren’t for the people who took time out of their busy schedules to make sure they voted each day. I was really surprised to see the amount of people who came out to support me. From former high school classmates to elected officials in towns I covered for newspapers when I was just starting out, I was stunned and appreciative to hear of all those who supported me. I also want to send a shout out to my friends, Ericca Farrington, Alison Wainwright, Stephanie Kahler, and Jenn Merritt for taking time off from work and accompanying me to California to be my support system for when I accepted my award. It meant so much to me to have you girls there. I also need to thank my family for encouraging me every step of the way toward winning this award. They have truly been by my side and behind me, supporting every crazy idea that I’ve ever had. The list of thanks is so long, but each vote cast helped me get one step closer to achieving my dream of winning an award for the career path that I’ve chosen.” Roche, who has a Master of Arts with a concentration in Digital Multimedia Journalism from Sacred Heart University, has saved a copy of every article she has ever written. “I enjoy being able to look back at the earlier articles in my career and remind myself how far I’ve come,” she says. “I treasure some of those very first articles I’ve ever written, and I can’t wait to see what future articles are waiting for me down the road.” She then sits back in thought, then leans forward. “ My career is slowly but surely taking off. I really want to keep sharing people’s stories of success and overcoming adversity. I would also like to start my own

podcast where I interview people who have been through some of the toughest times and highlight the fact that even though we can have lows, it really is all about the climb to the top. I would also like to eventually go back to school and earn a second master’s degree in investigative journalism.” And yes, she indeed has a copy of the Abdul article – in a very special place. “When I brought her a copy of the magazine so she could see it, she loved everything about it. For me, that approval meant everything. The article that I spent countless nights struggling to write was worth it. She even signed a copy for me and it’s proudly hanging in my bedroom. For me, this really proves that if you dream big, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to.”

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Festive Holiday Plants in a Home with Pets

estive plants can transform our homes during the holidays! But knowing which plants can harm your pets is important when deciding how to decorate your home for “the most wonderful time of year.” There are certain plants that require caution, and some that should be avoided completely depending on the pet you have. Here is some advice to avoid dangerous holiday pet health mishaps this year. Christmas trees are a staple in many homes during the holiday season. But live trees sit in stagnant water, which can be a breeding ground for bacteria and should not be ingested by your pet. Keep your pets away from this water as it could cause an upset tummy and diarrhea. A tree skirt or netting around the base of the tree may help to cover the water and keep pets away. If you would like a holiday plant for your home or to gift to a pet-owning friend or family member, then the Christmas Cactus is a safe choice. Be cautious when purchasing or placing holiday plants around your home during the holidays. Festive holiday plants like Holly and Mistletoe are much more toxic to pets than the better-known Poinsettia, which rarely causes concerning symptoms.

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A VIEW FROM THE LEFT

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here are large historical differences between America’s two major political parties in how they choose their presidential nominees. Consider this: Since 1952, there have been 11 presidential elections where there wasn’t a Republican president running for reelection. In 10 of those 11, the Republican candidate who led in the major polls in the year before the election went on to win the presidential nomination. The lone exception -- ironically, given today’s headlines -- was former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani who inexplicably chose to skip the first 2008 tests in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina to stumble into Florida and withdraw from the race. Another tradition of GOP voters (which they disregarded in 2016 when nominating now-President Donald Trump) has been to nominate the candidate whose “turn it was.” Republican voters resembled the pattern of the local Rotary Club, where last year’s recording secretary was promoted to this year’s club vice president on the way to becoming next year’s club president -- orderly and predictable. Remember 1976: Former California Gov. Ronald Reagan challenged the sitting Republican president, Gerald R. Ford, and came within a whisker of winning the nomination. So whose turn was it in 1980? You guessed it: Reagan’s. And who finished second to Reagan in 1980? George H.W. Bush, that’s who. And in 1988, it was Bush’s turn; he won the nomination over Sen. Bob Dole. So the next time there was an open GOP nomination, in 1996, the choice was the 1988 runner-up: Dole. Sen. John McCain, who finished second to Gov. George W Bush in the 2000 primaries, succeeded him as the 2008 stan-

Mark Shields dard-bearer by defeating former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who -- you guessed it -- would become the Republican presidential nominee four years later. Democrats have been far less predictable and, seemingly, more emotional in selecting their presidential standard-bearers. While Republican voters, until quite recently, have predictably “fallen in line” by promoting the most recent runner-up, Democrats instead seem to want to “fall in love.” Democrats have a marked preference for the “new face” over those who have run before. Examples of this pattern include Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Michael Dukakis and George McGovern -- all of whom were nominated as first-time candidates. In 2016, Democrats broke the pattern by choosing Hillary Clinton, who had lost the nomination to Obama in 2008, over Bernie Sanders, then a first-time aspirant. The leading 2020 Democratic “fall in love” candidates, as of this writing, continued on page 6

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ho is funding the militant illegal immigrant youth army of thousands of entitled “Dreamers” that marched to Washington, D.C., for the Supreme Court hearing this week on President Barack Obama’s unconstitutional amnesty program? Follow the money; find the truth. I’ve got the “Open Borders Inc.” breakdown for you of so-called DACA financiers and enablers on both sides of the political spectrum. Call them what they are: the “American Students Last” lobby. Let’s start with Charles Koch. The libertarian billionaire has thrown his weight and fortune behind an amnesty brigade called the LIBRE Initiative. While the establishment right purports to oppose identity politics, LIBRE wraps itself in the mantle of “empowering Hispanics” to “advance liberty” and “prosperity.” Koch has poured more than $10 million into the ethnocentric group since 2011 under the slogan “Limited Government. Unlimited Opportunity.” Translation: driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants, in-state tuition discounts for illegal immigrant students and securing a Congressional deal to codify the Obama administration’s blanket deportation shields and work permits for 800,000 illegal immigrant students if the Supreme Court strikes the deal down. Koch operatives send out weekly press releases urging Congress to “Protect Dreamers Now,” “Achieve a permanent solution for Dreamers” (hint: It’s not deportation), and “act promptly on relief for Dreamers.” Along with the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, LIBRE sponsored a “pop-up art exhibit” propagandizing the benefits of illegal immigrant Dreamers to coincide with

Michelle Malkin their march on Washington on Tuesday. Next up: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Big Business lobbyists for cheap labor have prioritized illegal immigrant amnesty legislation since 2014, when the Chamber dumped $50 million to protect border-jumpers from deportation and win them employment authorization documents. “Stripping DACA recipients of their ability to legally live and work in the country will harm them,” the D.C. fat cats lamented this week. Then there’s Facebook. All week long, young users of the Silicon Valley giant’s Instagram app have been fed heart-tugging ads highlighting Dreamer families and their activist sisters and brothers, including the George Soros-funded street demonstrators of United We Dream, Make the Road New York and CASA de Maryland. Facebook’s lobbying arm, FWD.us, disseminated a letter from 10 of its illegal immigrant Dreamer employees “in solidarity with” all immigrants living and working here in violation of our laws. continued on page 6

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or most people the holidays are a time for family and friends but for our war heroes in VA hospitals it can be sad and lonely. It’s heartbreaking to realize that many of these brave service men and women don’t have family in the area and some have no family at all. Project Help is ever so aware of this heartbreaking situation. Periodically they visit the Lyons hospital and bring cards from youngsters and treats for the PTSD ward. “The patients love it…they are so happy to see us. We spend a couple of hours talking, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. It does my heart good to touch the hearts of many and bring a smile to their faces”, said Sandy Mitchell of Project Help. As Christmas approaches, the need for personal contact is urgent. Project Help is doing a “Sign a Card” drive for veterans at Lyons hospital. For a donation of your choice, you get to choose a sentiment and have your name signed to the card. All of the cards will be personally delivered to the VA hospital in December, and given out to the men and women who won’t be home for Christmas. Please go to https://donate.keela.co/ project-help/christmas-cards-for-veterans where you will find the link to choose your

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American Students... continued from page 4 FWD.us has shelled out $430,000 on immigration lobbying this year alone. Open borders Catholic Church elites have had a busy “illegal immigrants first” month so far. The Vatican and bishops’ conference spend hundreds of millions of donations on illegal immigrant shelters, legal teams for dubious asylum claimants, and community organizing activities promot-

Will Democrats... continued from page 4 would appear to be Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. The last cycle’s underdog, long shot Sanders, is not to be written off, and he, along with the rest of the sizeable field, is competing with the closest (after three runs over 32 years) to a 2020 version of “it’s his turn” candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden. As a cautionary note, it is worth recalling that in the fall of 2004, a rookie candidate with no national experience came out of nowhere (actually, Vermont) to excite primary voters by promising to lead the “Democratic wing of the Democratic Party.” But Democratic voters resisted their emotions by Iowa and turned away from Gov. Howard Dean to make a seemingly more practical pick, Massachusetts Sen. and Vietnam War hero John Kerry. Republican George W. Bush won in November. To find out more about Mark Shields and read his past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com.

ing sanctuary policies and profiting off the backs of border-trespassers, who in turn enrich smuggling rings and drug cartels. The NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice marched from New York City to D.C. with DACA recipients, according to the group’s press secretary Lee Morrow (who makes sure to let Catholic colleagues and journalists know that his pronouns are “he/him”). Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops convened masses at the border to condemn patriots who use the accurate term “invasion” to describe the violent siege in the Southwest. Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles pledged that “we will never abandon you” and enlisted American churchgoers to pray for illegal immigrant families. Such virtue-signaling gestures have never been extended to American families permanently separated from their children and grandchildren because of criminal-coddling sanctuary policies and porous fences, of course. Microsoft and Princeton University jointly filed the Supreme Court briefs on behalf of Dreamers suing for the right to stay here illegally. Princeton also lobbied on Capitol Hill to extend the endless “temporary protected status” and work permits of 300,000 low-wage workers from Central America. Microsoft has punched American students twice in the gut, leading the charge not only for a massive pipeline of illegal immigrant youths but also for millions of H-1B and F-1 foreign student visa holders. Even The New York Times now acknowledges the obvious reason Democrats are throwing American youth under the bus: mass uncontrolled immigration both legal and ille-

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West Orange Dads Take “Mr. Mom” to the Next Level with Bad to the Dad Podcast

By Dawn M Chiossi est Orange’s “Coach Randy” Nathan and Adam D Shandler are taking the concept of “Mr. Mom” to the next level with their Bad to The Dad Podcast. Originating last winter on January 25th, Bad to the Dad is a weekly podcast that shares the challenges of parenthood with humor, relishing the life of a dad. Although “Coach Randy” Nathan is a certified life coach for teens and Shandler leads corporate training for a healthcare company, they are still trying to navigate the murky waters of family life. For both these dads, it’s only Mike Brady who holds all of the answers. For all of the actual suburban dads out there, parenting is a matter of sink or swim. “The Bad to the Dad podcast celebrates the imperfect species known as the suburban dad,” Shandler explains. “Randy and I chat about our own adventures--and misadventures--in parenting. Our guests bring unique experiences to the program. The title Bad to the Dad is a little ironic,”

he quips. “There is very little that is edgy about Randy or me, and most of our guests are the same way. When we say “bad” it reflects more of the attitude that a dad will stop at nothing to make his family happy. “ “Randy and I met about 12 years ago at Congregation Agudath Israel, our synagogue in Caldwell. Like all good relationships, our wives introduced us, thinking we’d get along. They were right, and they remind us of that constantly,” Shandler jokes. With their complementary backgrounds in public speaking, gift of gab, and the fact that their children are around the same age, the idea of starting a podcast greatly appealed to them both. But in the world of social media, where there is a podcast for nearly everything, the subject of dads was most noticeably absent. A fact not lost on Shandler or Coach Randy. “In researching podcasts, we realized there were very few that represented dads, especially the voice of the suburban dad. “Even then there weren’t that many that followed a talk show for-

mat. We wanted to be a new and unique voice in the podcast universe. Regular Joes.” “While being a mom is the most challenging job in the universe, with coal miners being the second, we wanted everyone to know that dads are people too,” Coach Randy agrees.

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Mr. Mom... continued from page 8 ten times we’ll bring in a lesson from our professional lives we believe can help out our listeners. On many occasions, we’ll embellish on a comic observation like taking our daughters to the mall and watching the drama play out, or dads of a certain age trying too hard at the gym.” Shandler tells. Already in its second season, Bad to the Dad has something to say to all the like-minded dads out there. Shandler and Nathan even relate that they hear from listeners who like to tune into the podcast on their way to work. So much so, that they were disappointed when Bad to the Dad’s season wrapped up for the summer. Guests for the show are often local, from different walks of life. It’s something that both hosts are proud of. Guests range from Corporate Pilot, Bryan Lipson, DJ KayGee, the DJ from Naughty by Nature, Matt Block, who is now the Superintendent of Livingston Public Schools, and West Orange father and daughter singing sensations Matt and Riley Hahn. In every podcast, Coach Randy, Shandler, and Guest Dad give “dad-vice” for all of their listeners. This can be about the partnership with their wives, unconditional love, how the word “no” can be the most positive word in the English language for the family, and how being a dad is a job. “It’s hard work and a joy. It’s not something men hear too often, but being a dad is something they look forward to. When they come home from work, they are

all in,” Shandler and Coach Randy assert. It’s all done with lighthearted humor, trying not to take themselves too seriously. For all of the laughs, movie references, Fletch jokes, and all-around banter, the podcasts are right on target with today’s turbulent times and the issues families are facing. When asked what his favorite show so far had been, Coach Randy mentions a particular one regarding the father of a transgender child. This guest-dad bravely shared his struggles and process of acceptance and unconditional love, learning that it was better to have a live son than a daughter dead from suicide. “He really opened up about his new normal, what he learned about supporting his child, and loving your kids for who they are, not who you wish they could be,” he shares. “Each show has something to offer everybody,” Shandler explains. “Our goal is to give dads a medium to tell stories, promote causes, ideas or businesses that may not only help other dads but also their families.” While the podcasts usually last approximately the length of the average commute, there are some podcasts that take a bit longer. For example, they recently did a two-part show where they featured Livingston dad, Greg Feig, who was participating in a boxing match called “Haymakers for Hope.” He enthusiastically dove into the boxing ring, all to raise money and awareness for cancer

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Austin Ozawa of Short Hills Presented Cornerstone Award for Pro Bono Legal Work

ustin Ozawa, a Short Hills resident, is the Recipient of Lawyers Alliance for New York’s 2019 Cornerstone Award honoring outstanding pro bono legal services to nonprofits, presented on October 30. Austin Ozawa is a partner in the Tax Department of the New York office of Latham & Watkins LLP. He received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2004 and his J.D. from Columbia University in 2007. Mr. Ozawa first volunteered with Lawyers Alliance in 2008 and is a member of our 10 Year Circle of long-time volunteers. He provided assistance to Girls, Inc. of New York City, the local chapter of the national organization Girls Incorporated, which inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-based informal education programs. Mr. Ozawa helped Girls, Inc. navigate legal issues related to its 403(b) pension plan, including determining its past obligations regarding employer contributions and amending plan documents and previously filed reports. Pamela Maraldo, CEO of Girls Inc. says, “Austin led the team skillfully and we couldn’t have been more pleased. We’ll never tire of thanking Austin and the LW team for the first rate amazing legal work they did.” Most recently, Mr. Ozawa and colleagues worked with Friends of Riverside SFMA, a nonprofit organization that fundraises for the Riverside School for Makers and Artists. Mr. Ozawa assisted the organization with drafting a form independent contractor agreement that addresses intellec-

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Gingerbread Wonderland & Craft Show Features 150+ Edible Masterpieces

eginning Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15, kick off the season at the Gingerbread Wonderland and Craft Show at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. Join Morris County’s most popular holiday event featuring 150+ edible masterpieces, now in it’s 28th year! Marvel at the creativity and skill displayed by local schools, scout troops, families and individuals. Explore the sweet, candy-filled room, and vote for your favorite creation. With past creations from Hogwarts to enchanted gardens, and pirate ships to Santa’s Workshop, this is a must see for all ages. On Saturdays & Sundays, December 7, 8, 14 & 15, complete your holiday shopping with ease at the 9th Annual Ginger-

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New Eyes for the Needy Ensures Clear Vision is Always Available for the Needy

By Steve Sears ew Eyes for the Needy, a 501(C)(3) Not-for-Profit organization, was founded by a trailblazer: a 64-yearold woman, during the Depression era, who was way ahead of her time. And her vision, seeing that eyeglasses are available for all (there are 14,000,000 people worldwide alone that can’t afford them), is still a challenge being met today. Jean Gajano is the New Eyes for the Needy Executive Director. “It was in 1932 – almost 88 years ago,” she states, citing the organization’s history. “Our founder was a Short Hills resident; her name was Julia Lawrence Terry, and she lived I believe on Ferncliff Terrace, which is in the right behind where our building is now. She was volunteering for the American Red Cross in downtown Manhattan. She noticed that a lot of the applicants couldn’t see to read their applications. So she came home – and many of those people were applying for food and for clothing – and she knocked on her neighbors doors and asked if they had any unused spectacles that she could use, and she would put them in a shoebox and on her desk at the American Red Cross. When people came in to fill out those applications, she would offer to lend them the glasses. I suspect most of them probably were reading glasses.” Terry also realized that the frames were mostly made from gold, and gold back then was worth about $1,300 per ounce. She took these frames to a smelter in Newark,

had them melted down, and with the money she collected started arranging for and funding doctor’s appointments for people and buying folks eyeglasses. Since Terry was operating during the Depression, she could not ask for money. Therefore, she utilized wisely all the media of the day - newspapers, magazines, radio shows - and even went on a speaking tour. She also continued to ask people for what they had: their unused glasses. Before she knew it, her house was filled with glasses. Several years later, nearby Christ Church (Terry’s parish) offered to let her use the basement as an operation center, and decades later when it became too small a space, New Eyes for the Needy in 1962 found its current space. “It shows you,” says Gajano, “the challenges of our mission that are just as relevant today as they were almost 88 years ago. We still adhere to that same mission: we still provide eyeglasses to people who cannot afford to obtain them.” New Eyes for the Needy has two programs. First, it purchases glasses via social service agencies online for United States-based adults and children who can’t afford to buy them on their own. In 2019, that number served is at 20,000. Second, the not-for-profit also accepts, recycles, and distributes donated glasses to the poor overseas. In the past year, that total reached almost 400,000. The public can help by volunteering, by sorting through glasses so they can be recycled for overseas shipment; by

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West Orange High School JROTC Raises Impressive $21K Towards Programming

By: Jon Cronin he West Orange High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp has raised $21,217 in 30 days in its third annual online fundraising effort. Joseph Marchesini, the department head of the JROTC, said he was very pleased with the fundraising efforts. “We chose this platform so the kids wouldn’t have to fundraise,” Marchesini said. “We do our one fundraiser and we don’t do anything else. Any other fundraising we do is for charitable organizations,” he added. He noted that this year’s total did exceed last year’s, “We raised close to $20,000 last year,” Marchesini said. Although the department is federally funded the money will go towards scholarships, field trips not sponsored by the Air Force, in-class flight simulators, and on-site training equipment. “Overall it is less money out of the students pocket,” said Marchesini. The cadets are also trying to raise funds to attend the 2020 US Air Force JROTC Open Drill Championships hosted in Dayton, Ohio. The program at West Orange High School, which students must apply to, has approximately 130 students and has become quite impressive in the seven years since its inception. Marchesini said they have been ranked “Distinguished Unit” among best Air Force JROTC units in the world for 3 years in a row. He also noted proudly that Cadet An-

toine Chapman was one of only 150 cadets selected worldwide to attend Flight School Training last summer and earned private pilot license at the United States Air Force’s expense, a $20,000 value. Marchesini boasted that last year their JROTC unit accomplished over 3500 hours of service in and around West Orange and this year the students will break 4000 hours. “That’s just what we do,” he said. He is also proud that his JROTC unit retention is 95 percent from year to year, while the national average is around 50 percent. “That’s a testament to the program we are running,” he said. He was also proud that the male to female ratio is about 50/50 in his unit, while the national average is about 25 to 30 percent. Marchesini noted that JROTC is not about the military, “It is about hard work, being a team member, and civic responsibility.” He said that most don’t realize that they teach soft skills like public speaking, leading groups and followership, “You can’t be a good leader unless you’re a good follower.” The JROTC offers and aviation team, rocket club, seven drill teams, marching team, fitness teams, and cyber security teams. “It’s great if you have varied interests. The program serves as a pretty good catch all for kids who aren’t involved in anything else.”

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Seton Hall University College of Nursing Receives Inaugural Assessment and Impact Award for Nursing Education

eton Hall University’s College of Nursing, a leader in contemporary healthcare education, was recognized as a winner of the inaugural Assessment and Impact Awards for Nursing Education by Skyfactor Benchworks, a Macmillan Learning company that provides research-based pro-gram assessments and benchmarking for a variety of programs. Dean Marie C. Foley, Ph.D., R.N. accepted the award on the College’s behalf at the 2019 Ameri-can Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. “Our undergraduate faculty, led by Dr. Judith Lucas, our associate dean of undergraduate programs and assessment, are dedicated to improving our curricula and, like-wise, student retention and outcomes based on relevant data,” said Dean Foley. “Skyfactor con-tributes to our success in making appropriate data-driven changes.” he Assessment and Impact Award for Nursing was created to highlight schools of nursing that are successfully using data to improve their programs, which in turn helps to retain students and develop more practice-ready nursing professionals. Benchworks selected the winners by analyzing multi-

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West Caldwell Turns 115

By Anastasia Marchese n 2004, in honor of West Caldwell’s Centennial, the Historical Society of West Caldwell authored a book entitled, “Celebrating a Centennial.” The book is highly regarded by local historians and is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of the area. Now fifteen years later, new and vibrant interpretations of the past are still needed. West Caldwell is now 115 years old as a township, but the history of the development of the area extends much farther back. The earliest settlers of European decent started coming to the area around 1699 from Newark. Present day West Caldwell was then part of a town called Westville which was situated in the middle of a larger area called Horseneck tract. Two mills that were built in the vicinity, one a sawmill built by Caleb Hatfield in the 1760’s which was later purchased by the Crane family. The other was a grist mill which was built by Uzal Harrison in 1798. According to Beverly Crifasi, these mills “supported the growth of Westville throughout the nineteenth century.” Crifasi is the Vice President/Historian of the Historical Society and has a wealth of information about local history. When asked about the history of West Caldwell, she ex-

plained the difficulty of separating the history of West Caldwell from other neighboring towns. “A lot of these towns were all one township and then over the years separated off in order to have more autonomy. Therefore, West Caldwell’s history extends far beyond the 1904 township inception, back to the sawmills and the roads that were built to move the goods produced by them to Newark and other population centers. It extends back to the people who lived during these days and the way their lives changed the landscape, both physically and sociologically.” Crifasi said. The Crane family gets a lot of interest by local historians, but many times the personal contributions of individuals can be overlooked. One such person is Julia Hedges (Crane) Potwin. Born in West Caldwell on the Crane homestead in 1835, she received a very broken up education but went on to become a teacher and to pay for the completion of her education that way. She later married Rev. Lemuel Stoughton Potwin D.D. who was a graduate of Yale and a minister. When Julia’s father died, he left her his property in West Caldwell, so she and her husband moved to the family estate. “Throughout their marriage Lemuel and Julia Potwin had set aside one third of their income for philanthropy,”

wrote Crifasi. “From this money, she bequeathed $5000 for the construction of the library and $500 for the purchase of books.” Julia’s private library was donated to the library along with a large portion of her husband’s as well. Her husband asked that the library be named in her honor, and she asked in her will that a public park be made in honor of her father, Nathaniel Samuel Crane. The Potwin’s had no children but their legacy certainly lives on in West Caldwell through their generous philanthropy. The Orton Bridge on Orton Road was recently repaired to maintain its original character as one of the few multiple arch stone bridges in Essex County. Named after Dr. James Orton, who moved to the area about 1810 “bringing his worldly wealth in a pair of saddlebags.” He was widely regarded as a fine physician and was well liked for his “inviting personal character.” The bridge now bears an historical interpretive plaque that explains about the history of Dr. Orton and the historical importance of the bridge’s architecture. Although a lot of this history predates the township, the rich history of the region continues to shape West Caldwell as it is today in its 115 year.

Wishing Everyone A Happy Healthy Holiday and A Wonderful New Year!

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I Remember Dad, Chapter 2:

A Christmas Story

By Richard Mabey Jr. he Christmas of 1964 was a most memorable Christmas for me. It was the very year, that in September I had joined Boy Scout Troop 170. My Dad had joined the troop committee and we had both attended the big District Wide Boy Scout Camporee in October of 1964. I was beginning to see my Dad in a fullness of character, that I had never really noticed before. But it was the Christmas of 1964 that gave me a golden opportunity to see my Dad, as a man with a very vulnerable side. A man who had a sensitive, sentimental perspective on life. It was in early December that my heart and mind filled itself with a vision, a dream, an energetic desire to build a little village beneath the family Christmas Tree. I had told my Dad about my plans to build the little village and Dad kind of smiled and a hint of a sparkle came to his eyes. And, on the Saturday morning before Christmas that year, Dad and I walked down the basement steps. Dad told me that he had a box of old Plasticville houses and stores to give to me. Many of you, no doubt, remember the little Plasticville homes and stores. Each one came in its own little box. You had to assemble them by yourself. You didn’t need any glue at all, as they simply would snap together. They were brightly painted and for a boy of 11 years old, a great source of imagination and wonder. In a corner of our old basement, stored upon a shelf, was a big box with big, thick, black writing on it, that simply read, “Plasticville.” Dad had written that one single word with a big magic marker, many years ago. I remember Dad carried the big box to his wooden workbench. A kind of sadness filled with my Dad’s eyes and he opened the box and took out each Plasticville home and store. Most of them were no longer in the original boxes, but rather were now wrapped in old newspaper. Dad unwrapped the first Plasticville home that he took out of the box. I remember him looking at the newspaper page that had been used to wrap up the little plastic house. “1949, Richie, 1949. That’s the last time I ever looked at any of these little houses and stores. 1949,” I remember my beloved father saying to me as he looked at the old yellowed, frayed newspaper page.

As I looked up at my father, I saw the quiet sadness in his eyes. The moment deeply touched my heart. I had always seen my Dad as a man who was bigger than life, a strong man, a man who could do almost anything. But now, in the basement of our old home, at the age of 11, I saw my father as a man whose little joys in life were put on the back burner for the sake of the somber reality of working hard to make a living. On that Saturday morning, back in late December of 1964, my Dad’s voice was filled with joy and splendor as he told me all about the train set up that he had at the end of the hallway in the home he grew up. And then, the happy song in my Dad’s voice turned to a more solemn and earnest tone as he told me that it was back in 1949, that he took down his train set to put a little desk and filing cabinet at that little nook in the upstairs hallway. Dad made the sacrifice so that his sister could have a little office set up to do the bookkeeping for the trucking company that Dad and his brother, Edward, owned and operated. That morning, on Dad’s workbench, my father and I assemble a dozen or more of the old Plasticville homes and stores. It was such a fun-filled little time. Dad took great pride in telling me the story behind each little Plasticville building. Some of them, he had gotten as Christmas gifts. Some, he had purchased himself. And, the one of the little stores had been given to him by one of his aunts. After lunch, Dad helped me to paint the streets, the sidewalks and the lawns, of our village, on a big piece of plywood. We both had a blast that day. We created and built our own little town. It was just a lot of fun. Outside the snow covered the lower part of the basement windows. There was a certain comfort of the warmth of the old coal burner. That Saturday, my Dad and I became closer in spirit and in friendship. My Dad was a kind man. At times he was very strict with me. Dad always wanted me to do my very best in school. He expected me to go to Sunday School, except if I was really sick. Dad did his very best to live up to the ideals of his faith and the tenets of the Boy Scout Oath and Law. I loved my Dad with all my heart. To this day, I remember with great fondness, the joy and splendor that my Dad and I shared when, together, we built our little Plasticville town.

From the Christmas of 1964, beaming proud of my little Plasticville village, that Dad and I created.

Dad and I in our scout uniforms. Scouting was a big part of both of our lives. It gave us the opportunity to camp the great outdoors, hike the Appalachian Trail and canoe the Delaware River, together as father and son.

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t’s Chanukah and in Israel and in many places around the world Jews are lighting candles in their window as night falls. They’re adding a little light to the world and reminding everyone of the miracles that happened to their ancestors so long ago. Over two thousand years ago, the Jews of Israel were ruled by the Greek conquerors of Syria. Antiochus, the Greek king, wanted all of his subjects to live like Greeks so he made laws prohibiting Jews to practice their religion by forbidding the study of the Torah or keeping the mitzvot. The Jews revolted and had a whole army fighting the Greeks. After many long years, the Jews finally threw the Greek army out of the country. The first thing they did as soon as they conquered Jerusalem was to rededicate their Temple (Chanukah means “dedication”.) When they tried to light the menorah, all they could find was enough oil to last them for one day. To make more oil would have taken at least a week – eight days more likely. A miracle happened and the little jar of oil burned for eight days. Ever since then, Jews have celebrated the victory over the Greeks during the holiday of Chanukah. On the first night we light one candle, on the second night

The Story of Chanukah we light two candles, and so on. By the eighth night we have eight candles burning brightly, reminding us of the eight days that the oil burned in the Temple and of the Jewish struggle against oppression. “Pirsumei nisa” or publicizing the miracle is a very important custom on Chanukah. We light the candles in a window or by a door facing the street so that everyone passing by will see them and remember the miracles that happened. The special menorah we use on Chanukah is called a “chanukiah” in Hebrew. It has places for eight candles and an extra place for the “shamash” – the candle we use to light all the other candles. There’s an old custom of giving children gifts of coins on Chanukah. Sometimes the coins are real and sometimes they are made of chocolate (gelt.) Since the miracle of Chanukah happened through a jar of oil, one way to remember the miracle is to eat foods cooked in oil during Chanukah. “Latkes,” or potato pancakes fried to a crispy, golden brown are one popular Chanukah food. “Sufganiyot” or jelly donuts are another as they are also fried in oil. “Dreidels” are a favorite toy on Chanukah. They are four-sided tops with Hebrew

letters painted or carved on the sides. The letters – nun, gimel, heh, and shin stand for the Hebrew words: “Nes gadol hayah sham” (A great miracle happened there.) One way to play dreidel is to spin it for money. Everyone puts a coin or gelt in the pot, then they spin the dreidel to see who wins: nun means nothing – you don’t have to put in another coin and you don’t get anything; gimel means you get everything in the pot; heh means you get half of what is in the pot; and shin means you have to put one into the pot. In Israel, a dreidel is called a “sevivon.” The sevivon has a “peh” instead of a shin on one side, so that the letters stand for “Nes gadol hayah poh” (A great miracle happened here.) Happy Chanukah!

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charity. A charity should willingly share information such as how donation dollars are spent and the programs that have been established to help it meet its mission. Such information should be readily available on the organization’s website. The FTC recommends donors learn how much of their donations will be used to provide direct support to the programs. The FTC also recommends being suspicious of charities that do not provide detailed information about their missions and programs. • Don’t go it alone. Vetting charities is important, but donors shouldn’t feel like they have to do all that legwork on their own. Various organizations, including Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator and CharityWatch exist to protect donors and ensure they give wisely. Local government regulators also may be able to provide information about charities to help donors avoid fraud. Charitable donations help millions of people every day. Donors can protect themselves and ensure their money is used wisely by doing their homework before giving to nonprofit organizations.

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Journey to Truth

Remembering Romero

By Richard Mabey Jr. n this first chapter of this new column, "Journey to Truth," I've chosen to tell a simple, true story of a young man who passed by my Gate House, every weekday. Living in a gated community in Central Florida, for several years now, I have worked as a Gate Guard now for about six years. The story of Romero is very near and dear to my heart. It is a classic example of how simple acts of kindness can come back to you, tenfold. It was in January of 2014, when I was working at the southernmost section of the gated community that I live in, in Central Florida, that I first met Romero. This was a section of the gated community that was under construction at the time. At that time, I began my work shift at six in the morning. Each weekday morning, between 6:00 and 6:15, Romero would drive by my Gate House, in his dear old pickup truck. Romero was all of 19. He once told me his age, in one of our many early morning conversations. Romero was originally from Mexico and he worked as a Laborer on the section where they were building new homes. Romero had a Crucifix hanging from the rearview mirror of his windshield. He had a Holy Bible wedged between the windshield and his dashboard, on the driver's side of his faithful, old pickup truck. We would often talk about the importance of having faith in God.

Richard Mabey Jr.

In time, Romero and I got to be friends. Romero would stop and talk to me for about five minutes every day. I remember how Romero's face would light up when he talked about his girlfriend, Maria. Well, one Friday morning, Romero stopped by my Gate House and announced that he was going to ask Maria to marry him, on Saturday night. I asked Romero if he had talked to Maria's Dad yes. He told me that he had gotten permission from Maria's father, to ask Maria to marry him. Romero was so excited, as he talked to me about Maria. He was nervous and anxious as to how Maria would respond to his proposal. I told Romero that I would pray for him. He smiled, thanked me, waved goodbye and drove off to his work site. The following Monday morning came. Romero drove up in his old pickup truck. He didn't have to say a word to me. I could tell by the expression on Romero's face, what had happened. With tears in his eyes, Romero told me that Maria had turned him down. I told Romero that I

was truly sorry. I simply told him not give up. That if he truly loved Maria, to not be discouraged. Sadly, within a month or so, Romero and Maria broke up. I felt Romero's pain when he told me that early morning. I felt like I was looking at myself, when I was Romero's age. Here we were, from different cultures, we were of different generations, still I felt the pain that this fine young man was enduring. I counseled Romero as well as I could, in his early three to five minute stops at my Gate House. I remember that I told Romero that there were plenty of fish in the sea. I told him that any young lady would consider herself honored to go out on a date with him. I knew that my words did little to comfort Romero. But still, I did my best to bring hope to the young man's heart. The Friday before Father's Day arrived. Romero drove up to my Gate House in his old pickup truck. He handed me the very card that I've included in this column. Romero simply said to me, "Mr. Richard, this is for you. A gift for you." The card was a Father's Day Prayer Card. It stated that I would be prayed for at the upcoming Father's Day Mass at Romero's church. I was deeply honored. I told Romero that the good Lord had not graced me to be a father. Romero's reply dearly touched my heart. Romero simply said, "Mr. Richard, you're like a father to me."

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I nearly cried. I got choked up. I thanked Romero. He smiled. He drove off to his work site. In the early Fall of that year, I got transferred to one of the Gate Houses in the northern section of my Gated Community. After I got transferred, I never saw Romero again. I never got his phone number or asked him for his email address. I had only gotten a few days notice of my transfer. It's just the way life is at times. I think of Romero, from time to time. Somehow and some way, I made an impact on that fine young man's life. I know that Romero had a positive affect upon my life. I often wonder how he is doing.

Yours truly at my Gate House, where I would talk with Romero for a few minutes, every weekday morning.

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Climbing Beyond Cancer:

Randolph Climbing Center Hosts Fundraiser No. 17 Vol. 1 for Epic Experience

n the evening of Saturday December 15, Randolph Climbing Center (RCC) hosted an event Climbing Beyond Cancer to fundraise for the organization Epic Experience. Epic Experience provides free weeklong adventure ex-

periences to adults who have been diagnosed with canacer. “Most organizations that existed at the time when Epic Experience was founded focused on kids or young adults. Epic Experience is the only one who does adults and all stages of Cancer, both

those currently in treatment and survivors,” says Sabine Schwab, who organized the event. Schwab, 36, of Roxbury, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 at age 32, shortly after giving birth to her daughter. Her tumor was about the size of a golf

ball. “I had open brain surgery, six weeks of daily radiation, and a year of chemotherapy,” says Schwab. She is a brain cancer survivor of almost five years now and devotes much of her time volunteering. “I have dedicated my life to the cancer community. I serve on various boards, and I’m a speaker and advocate in the brain tumor community,” says Schwab. Schwab a ttended an Epic Experience camp in May 2015. Schwab’s experience brought her white water rafting on the Colorado River, among other activities. “It’s not just the adventures that bring the healing,” says Schwab, “they also make time for group discussions with commonly shared fears and questions along the cancer journey.” Schwab joined the

Alumni Board of Epic Experience as an Outreach Specialist in June 2015. In 2017, she became the Alumni Team lead, and in 2018 joined the Board of Directors. Schwab enjoys climbing at Randolph Climbing Center and thought it would be the perfect place to fundraise for Epic

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Experience. Joe Auriemma III, one of By Dawn M Chiossi the managers and Eve is often a huge night ew Year’s the event for coordithe masses. People from all over nator of Randolph say goodbye (or in some cases, good riddance) to the old year and welcome in Climbing Center, the new with merriment and fun. says that theyone are one of New the York’s great Time Square is perhaps the most famous, kept secrets of the but every location has its own traditions, local climbing com- and Morristown is a prime munity. The Epic Experience event was the first fundraising event at RCC. Now, “we are looking cont. on page 9

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Earth-Friendly Home Improvements for Winter

lustery winds raging outdoors may leave you struggling to find a balance between making sure your family stays warm and maintaining an earth-friendly home. Keeping your home cozy and honoring your sustainable sensibilities can actually go hand-in-hand. Making green upgrades to your home can add value, too. These sustainable home improvements can go a long way toward boosting your comfort, so you have an inviting oasis to linger where you’re well protected from the elements. Carpeted Floors The sleek, clean look of wood or tile flooring is in high demand for many homeowners. However, carpet can actually provide help with climate control that goes beyond a softer, warmer surface for your bare feet to tread. Carpet can act as an insulator and help keep a room warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. If carpeted flooring isn’t consistent with your style or budget, consider adding substantial area rugs to rooms that could use some extra warmth. Energy-Efficient Heating Systems An efficient option like Mitsubishi Electric’s Zoned Comfort Solutions uses energy smartly by actively heating specific areas of your home where you need it. The sys-

tem monitors the conditions in each room and adjusts automatically to maintain the desired temperatures. The system’s ductless indoor units offer reusable, long-life, washable filters to improve your indoor air quality while minimizing impact on landfills. Plus, advanced filters on some models offer enhanced odor control to help ensure fresher air during winter months when air tends to stagnate inside due to closed windows and doors. Ceiling Fan Adjustment You may naturally turn off your ceiling fans when winter arrives, but the same fans that provide refreshing cool air in the summer can actually help keep your room warm, too. Simply switching the fans to run clockwise helps draw warm air upward and distribute it throughout the home. This little circulation-boosting move can reduce your energy bill by as much as 10%. Tankless Water Heaters Make leaving the warmth of your bed each morning more appealing with the assurance of a steaming hot shower that doesn’t needlessly burden the environment. Traditional water heaters run a continuous power cycle to maintain a tank full of hot water, regardless if you’re using it or not. However, a tankless version heats what

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Pop Up Holiday Traditions New and Old

rom decorating the tree to carving the turkey, there are many time-honored holiday traditions observed by families around the country. However, the holiday season is about more than just celebrating old traditions. A perfect opportunity for creating new memories and, in turn, traditions, popcorn can serve as an ideal ingredient to bring family time to life. Whether wrapping the tree with garland made from the light and airy treat, filling clear ornaments with freshly popped kernels or simply popping up a bowl as a nutritious alternative to other holiday noshes, popcorn makes it easy to get hands-on while you deck the halls. These seasonal recipes for traditional treats like peppermint bark and popcorn balls plus edible trees and a more elegant take on a simple snack highlight low-fat, non-GMO, gluten-free whole-grain popcorn as the main ingredient. Find more modern takes on traditional holiday

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Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn Yield: 8 cups 8 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips candy sprinkles Line baking sheet with wax paper. Spread popcorn in thin layer on prepared pan. Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Place white chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Sprinkle desired amount of candy sprinkles over warm chocolate-coated popcorn. Allow chocolate drizzles to set until firm. Break popcorn into pieces. Note: Chocolate chips can be replaced with cut up chocolate bars.

Cranberry Popcorn Balls Yield: 18 balls 2 cups sugar 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, slightly mashed 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 quarts unsalted, popped popcorn butter In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cranberry sauce, grated orange peel, cranberry juice, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Bring to boil; lower heat and cook until temperature reaches 250 F on candy thermometer. Slowly pour cranberry mixture onto hot popcorn; mix until well-coated.

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