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Wayne Man Laid Off by COVID-19 Makes His Mission to Mow Lawns for Free

By Jillian Risberg he pandemic cost Brian Schwartz his job. But the Wayne man has decided to pay it forward by mowing your lawn for free, focusing on the elderly and underprivileged in North Jersey. Schwartz was working for an insurance marketing agency on the demand side from business development to media buying and ever since Coronavirus hit, he says people started to think about their finances, particularly life insurance. “There was still business to be had, just less of it — causing the cost to acquire customers across competitors to go up,” says the Vice President of Demand Generation (VPDG). “And it wasn’t a good time to be in this industry. I was laid off in June.” That prompted Schwartz to reinvent himself. “On a whim I decided to do something good for others instead of moping around,” he says. “I’m late 30s, healthy and see what’s going on, feel bad and don’t have any of my grandparents anymore — so I can only imagine the stress others are going through.” That meant coming up with an activity that didn’t require the VPDG going into homes and could help them save some money. “There’s no obligation; it’s free and it feels good doing it,” says Schwartz, who is definitely playing it safe. “I’m all about social distancing and wearing masks; I’ve got gloves. I’m being totally cautious and respectful.” Though Schwartz is not planning on taking up lawn mowing as a new profession, he’s been thinking about where his venture is headed. “Some people are saying I should look for like-minded volunteers to help out and establish some form of referral partnerships,” he says. “There’s this lady that first inquired about the lawn mowing then she

also asked about gardening, which I wasn’t really offering.” According to Schwartz, he’s not going to say no but is looking to build a network of volunteers and partners. “It’s another creative way to get the word out and find some business for others locally,” he says. “If I could expand to other regions, it would be really cool — mowing lawns for free and doing up-sell partnerships with other home services partners; like landscaping, roofing, pest control, anyone that services homes that wants to become a network partner,” Schwartz says. So far a Montville woman reached out, as well as women from Wanaque and Wayne regarding his mowing service. “All of which didn’t need their lawn mowed yet,” the VPDG says. “They’re warm leads at the moment. But he’s ready and willing to break out his Jeep, lawnmower and weed whacker as soon as they (and anyone else) need freshly cut grass. And he will keep mowing if that’s where he needs to be right now. “I’m playing it by ear, I’m not gonna turn people away,” Schwartz says. “I have this newborn on the way at the end of the month so obviously that’s gonna take some of my time up. I might not be able to come that day but give it a few days and I’ll come by.” As we continue to deal with the ever-changing new normal, he wants to remind everyone there’s still some good in the world and we’re all in this together in some capacity. “Just putting it out into the universe, I believe it all comes back in some way, shape or form,” says the VPDG. “I’m doing some soul searching, absorbing all the options professionally, trying to learn some new skills (and) keep my mind sharp.” How far will he travel to mow your

lawn? “(There’s) a form page on the site that lists the cities I would be able and willing to go to,” Schwartz says. “I’d prefer to be within a 10-mile radius (in Passaic County)

but if it’s 15/20 miles I’m happy to make the trek.” If you want to know more or get a free lawn mowing, visit www.iwanttomowyourlawn.com/.

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It’s a Family Affair for Wayne Resident, Morris Catholic Hoops Standout Jadyn Watson

By Jerry Del Priore t would be easy to hypothesize that Morris Catholic’s Jadyn Watson might feel some sort of pressure to follow in the footsteps of her mom, Lorraine Watson, and aunt, Lorice Watson. Both were accomplished basketball players in their days, with her mom playing five to six years of professional basketball in Mexico, and her aunt, a former college hoopster who has coached the men and women’s game on the collegiate level. But no one has ever made the younger Watson feel obligated to play the sport. In fact, she said that it was her own decision to take up the game, not even knowing one important fact about her mother’s past. “I brought home a (basketball) flyer in the third grade not knowing that she played basketball,” Watson recollected. “She never pressured me at all.” All Watson’s mom wanted from her was to know the level of basketball earnestness that she possessed. “My mom asked me how serious I was about playing basketball,’ she said. “I told her I wanted to play at the D-I level, and play professionally one day. “She never pushed me to it, and supported me all the way,” the Manhattan-born Watson continued. “But she kept asking me if I wanted to play. They (her mom and

aunt) knew how hard it would be to play at the D-I level.” To help Watson improve her overall playing ability, her mom placed her in a New York City AAU boys’ league, which, she said, added more physical and mental grittiness to her impressive skill set. “It made me more physical,” said Watson, who played with the boys from the fourth to the seventh grade. “With injuries now, I can play through them. It has made me tougher.” Watson, a Wayne resident, spent her first two years of high school at Hudson Catholic before playing last season with the Lady Crusaders, where she drained an impressive 438 points and grabbed 292 rebounds in 27 games. Morris Catholic girl’s head coach Billy Lovett told Watson that he would do everything in his power to raise her recruitment, as did her New Jersey Cardinals AAU head coach, Michele Sharp. It has worked, as Watson said she holds seven D-I offers at the moment: San Jose State, Florida Atlantic, Delaware, UIC, Northeastern, Hartford, and UMass-Lowell. “The recruiting process has been great,” the 6-foot-1, 165-pound stretch-four rising senior said. “My coaches have been great at promoting me, showing my game film and my workout videos.” Lovett duly noted that he’s enjoyed seeing Watson’s continued on page 3

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Family Affair for Wayne Resident.... continued from page 2 vast development in one year at the Denville school, and doesn’t doubt her college hoops future. “Her growth from the beginning of the season to the end was great,” Lovett said. “She averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and had some big games, and even carried us at times. She’s a great person–on and off the court–and is a delight to be around. I can definitely see her playing at a high level (in college). It’s just a matter of the right fit for her.” Watson said she isn’t rushing into any hasty decisions at the moment. But when she picks a college, she noted that it must have a nice family atmosphere, both on cam-

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pus and on the hoops squad. “I’m not jumping on any offers right now,” said Watson, who wants to study chemistry in college, and possibly become a high school chemistry teacher. “Right now, I’m being cautious because there aren’t any school visits going on (because of the COVID-19 pandemic),” Watson explained. “But I want a school that has a family feel to it, and on the basketball team, which is important to me. But I will let it (college choice) happen naturally.” For Watson, Lovett said she didn’t make the All-Morris County squad, and it’s something that will motivate her to play even better next year. “She wasn’t picked All-County, and it drives her every day,” he said with conviction. First thing first, however, the Lady Crusaders–who posted a 17-11 record in the 2019-20 campaign–are currently loaded with talent and are healthy. They’ll look to make their undeniable mark on the girls’ high school basketball scene this coming campaign. “I’m super excited for the season,” she said. “Winning more is something that Coach Billy and I discuss. We’re going to have a great season next year; we’re definitely going to have a winning season and win championships.” And that’s something that will surely resonate with the Morris Catholic Crusader family, especially with the Watson clan.

Discover Laurelwood with the New Cell Phone Tour

ith cell phone in hand, visitors to Laurelwood Arboretum can learn about the history and plantings of this unique natural park. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum now offers a self-paced cell phone tour to guide people from the Knippenberg Center for Education along many of the arboretum’s scenic paths, through natural and designed spaces, and back to the center. At each of the 19 tour stops they can hear details of the history and horticulture of this special place. The cell phone tour takes about one hour to complete, depending on the visitor’s walking pace and interests. A brochure with instructions on how to access the tour can be found at the Notice Board adjacent to the Pines Lake Drive parking area. The full script of the cell phone tour is also posted on the website www.laurelwoodarboretum. org along with instructions on how to access the tour by phone. The Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum cell phone tour was made possible by a generous donation from the Ira A. Roschelle, MD Family Foundation. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is a volunteer nonprofit conservancy whose mission is to preserve, promote and improve the arboretum and provide opportunities for horticultural appreciation and education through public programs and outreach activities. The organization is funded by membership dues, grants and donations from individuals and businesses. For additional information, go to www.laurelwoodarboretum.org or call 973-831-5675.

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

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

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

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Lincoln Statues Must Go. Margaret Sanger Stays?

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

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

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more than half his 56 years. His architectural photography for books published by Rutgers University Press twice won him the state’s Historic Preservation Award, and his plays have been produced by such venues as the Bickford Theatre and Kean University. In the millennium year, Jim was cited by both the state and county legislatures for his lifetime contribution to the arts. He is an adjunct assistant professor at County College of Morris, and also lectures frequently at Drew and Columbia Universities, as well as adult and professional groups around the Metropolitan area. Most recently he served as photo editor for A Lifetime with Shakespeare, published by McFarland & Company. A lifelong Morris County resident, Jim is inordinately proud of his one tiny Wikipedia entry. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Wayne Public Library. This project is funded by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College. The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council’s County History Partnership Program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

n Wednesday, August 5, the Wayne Public Library’s Virtual Lunchbox Learning Program will feature Jim DelGiudice who will present a program entitled Millicent Fenwick: “The Conscience of Congress”. This is a one hour program from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. Click on the date of the program on the Wayne Public Library’s Website calendar to Register. Millicent Vernon Hammond Fenwick of Bernardsville was a fashion editor, politician and diplomat. First elected to Congress at age 64, she was a media favorite during her four terms in the House of Representatives. In this lecture photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will examine the life and times of a woman who was not only the inspiration behind a fictional character in Gary Trudeau’s comic strip Doonesbury, but was appointed American Ambassador to the United Nations in Rome. This lecture honors another strong and forward thinking woman as part of our theme of recognizing famous women in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment. Jim DelGiudice has used his eyes and voice to document the New Jersey scene for

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

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

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

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

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types of care include day care, nanny fees and day camps (overnight camps and summer school do not qualify). Hire your kids. If you own a business, hire your kids. If you are a sole proprietor and your child is under age 18, you can pay them to work without withholding or paying Social Security and Medicare tax. Have a garage sale. In general, the money you make from a yard or garage sale is tax-free because you sell your goods for less than you originally paid for them. Once the sale is over, donate the remaining items to a qualified charity to get a potential charitable donation deduction. Just remember to keep a log of the items you donate and ask for a receipt. Start a Roth IRA for your children. Roth IRA contributions are limited to the amount of income your child earns, so earned income is key. This can include income from mowing lawns or selling lemonade. Start making contributions as soon as your child makes some money to take advantage of the tax-free earnings available in a Roth IRA. Taking the time this summer to execute these tips can put extra money in your pocket right away and provide you tax-saving happiness in the future.

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Kinnelon Lawyer Uses Music to Calm Community During Pandemic

By Evan Wechman hen the coronavirus pandemic hit New Jersey early this year, it surprised many business owners just how dire things would become. In a matter of weeks, much had changed. Before March was over, many businesses had closed, and many employees were forced to work from home. The Michalski-Ottens Law firm had just celebrated its grand opening of its Pompton Plains office in February. Olivia Michalski-Ottens, the principal lawyer who specializes in real estate law was perplexed over what to do next. The real estate industry was being put temporarily on hold, but she wanted to let people in the community know she could help them with their legal needs. Besides specializing in real estate law, she also focuses on personal injury matters. More importantly, the mother of three young daughters who lives in Kinnelon wanted to make a difference in the lives of her neighbors, many of whose lives were now in turmoil. According to Michalski-Ottens, who graduated Seton Hall nearby before going away to study law, she loves all music, especially hits from the 1980’s. She states that music was constantly being played in

wide who need such equipment. As a result, Bryan reached out to family friend Thomas Claxton, an award-winning vocalist and songwriter. Claxton has opened for many headliners like Mike Rutherford of Genesis, Quiet Riot, and the Marshal Tucker Band. In the middle of May, Claxton played his version of the classic music piece, “Hallelujah,” written by Leonard Cohen, and people adored it. According to Olivia, “Claxton is an amazing person. He did an amazing job.” Michalski-Ottens even included a Sunday devoted to children, many of whom have had their lives and routines changed as well from the pandemic. On a Sunday in late May, she featured Jared Kahn who produces virtual music classes for kids and whose act is usually referred to as “Jammin with Jared.” This was a big hit as well. When the first few weeks of June passed, and the coronavirus situation in the area improved, people started going back to their respective offices. Michalski-Ottens felt it was time to end her Sunday music series but was proud of what it accomplished and the positive vibes she received from people in her community. As part of the finale, she showcased New

her house, by either herself or her loved ones. The lawyer believed “everybody was looking for an outlet and people love music.” She therefore launched the Michalski-Ottens Law Sunday Music Series where she had family, friends, and even professional musicians record their renditions of popular hits. She would then play them on Sunday mornings on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. One of the first acts was performed by her husband, Bryan Ottens who played on the piano, his version of Billy Joel’s “Angry Young Man.” This was a huge hit as it reached over 13 thousand views. According to Olivia, “in our house, we were watching it (the videos) and it lifted our spirits.” The sole proprietor maintains that music has the power to “heal” and help people. She was encouraged by others to continue to book more acts to alleviate the anxieties of her fellow community members. Many local residents wouldn’t know how to reach professional musicians but Bryan Ottens studied music at William Paterson College and is now president of the Peter E Schmitt Co, Inc in Pequannock. He specializes in matching many leading musical brands to audio professionals world-

Jersey musical talent Jett Brando. Brando, who has been with several bands for over a few decades sang and played guitar to his rendition of Louis Armstrong’s classic “We Have All the Time In The World.” “Music helped people get through this tough time,” she adds. She sums up her thoughts best when she admits, “it has been a difficult and unprecedented time in our lives and we hope this series has lifted your spirits.”

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2010, she and her family have been active participants in the Liver Life Walk in New York City. “Every year, we raise money for the foundation and go on the two-mile walk in honor of those we lost and to support those who are currently struggling. Although I am feeling MUCH better now, having had a liver transplant, it will be a lifelong battle for me. My immune system is severely compromised, so especially during times like these (a pandemic), it’s scary for me. The American Liver Foundation’s mission is to fund the research to prevent and treat liver disease. That has become my personal mission as well.” Lans credits some amazing people she works with who have also decided to make defeating liver disease their mission, and herself states her purpose in the fight, especially in these trying times. “I wouldn’t be doing my duty as a transplant survivor and advocate if I didn’t touch on this when discussing the ultimate goal of defeating liver disease. You see, although having a liver transplant 100% saved my life, the road to recovery didn’t stop there. In order to keep my body from rejecting the transplanted liver, I am on many drugs that completely wipe out my immune system, so it doesn’t ‘fight back’ against the transplanted organ.

Of course, that means I can’t really fight off anything. I am at an incredible risk for common colds and flus but during a (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s especially concerningCathy as I am Kelly very much at risk for contracting this as well. That is why it’s so important to me to bring awareness to liver disease and after-transplant care.” She asks that those wishing to support and fund she and her team should visit the Liver Walk link directly at www.liverlifewalk.org/newyorkcity/ support/#TeamLans. Lans closes by expressing her gratitude. “I wouldn’t be here saying any of this if it wasn’t for my friends, family and community supporting my team and myself. I wouldn’t be here without the amazing doctors at Columbia Presbyterian who guided me through every step of the process, including the 13-hour surgery. The list of people who have positively impacted my life when such a curveball was thrown into it goes on and on. My doctors, my teachers, my therapists, heck even my favorite hair salon ‘donating’ haircuts when I was too sick to even brush my hair.” “There is one thing that this entire process has taught me, and that is that for every bad thing that happens, there is so much more good.”

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Giuffre (office manager), Taylor Redmond, Megan Gwozdz, Hannah Castoro, Adam Houston, Dr. Staci Shivers, Sidney DeStefano, Summer Sheldrick, and Gina Giuffre. Gratitude to all of them for the giving of their special talents and creativity to our students. We thank our staff, for bringing out the inner strength, passion and talent of our dancers, whether in our facility, virtually or on the lawn as the pandemic has dictated. Linda Rose D’Amico, the talented and accomplished artistic director of LDAD for the past 7 years has stepped down to pursue her gifted talents in other directions. We extend our deepest gratitude to Linda Rose for sharing her amazing talents and expertise with us, taking LDAD to another level of excellence. Mrs. D believes, the dedication to their craft and passion of our students, shows through their class participation and

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performances when allowed. We take absolute pride when we say that this is more than just a place to dance. LDAD is a place where lifetime friendships are formed, where confidence is built, and where coordination, grace, and agility are nurtured to create headstrong, charismatic young adults equipped with life lessons needed to take on life’s journeys and challenges no matter where it takes them. Remember always, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” Allow Linda D’Amico’s Academy of Dance to help you achieve that dream through the love of dance. Register through: website: www.lindadance.com, Email: (Ldadancers@lindadance.com. or call 973-616-0300. Stay connected with our most current adventures through Facebook and Instagram pages @Ldadancers.

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multiyear project to benefit the arboretum. It is being curated by Scott Broadfoot of the Broadfoot & Broadfoot Gallery in Boonton, New Jersey. The Sculpture Trail chairpersons are Stuart Reiser, a partner in the firm Shapiro, Croland, Reiser, Apfel & DiIorio and pro bono attorney for the Friends of Laurelwood Board of Directors, and his wife Leslie, both long-time Pines Lake residents. A GoFundMe page has been set up for donations to help cover installation and signage expenses for the project. To contribute, please go to gf.me/u/x4rvy7 The Sculpture Trail will feature more than 15 sculptures by prominent artists. It will serve to enhance the park by complementing its landscape and serene setting. The sculptures will be available for sale, with a percentage of the proceeds donated to Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. The first of the sculptures, Brickhead Iyemoja by sculptor James Taylor, was installed last fall. Additional installations are planned in the coming months. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is the non-profit conservancy whose mission is to preserve and manage the 30-acre arboretum in partnership with Wayne Township. For additional information about The Sculpture Trail or the Friends organization, go to www.laurelwoodarboretum.org, send an email to info@laurelwoodarboretum.org or call 973-831-5675.

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Rockaway Twin Sisters, Morris Knolls Alums, Graduate Together from William Paterson University

By Steve Sears win sisters Corrine and Kristen Bowe of Rockaway proudly graduated together from William Paterson University on May 26, 2020. Before college, both were star standouts on the Morris Knolls soccer team. Both young women were students of the Honors College, and both played for the school soccer team. Corrine majored in Athletic Training, while Kristen majored in Exercise Science. “Originally the both of us planned to attend Montclair State University because we were recruited to play soccer,” says Kristen, “but in the end we decided to switch to WPU to play soccer and because with the cost of both of us, it just made sense to attend Willy P instead.” Corrine adds her two (get it? “two”) cents. “Our payments were somewhat of a factor for us to go to the same school, but not entirely. Back in high school, we did talk about if we would go to the same school or not, but I think it all came down to the fact we both wanted to continue playing soccer in college and we both knew we couldn’t play on a team without each other.” The twins commuted together to the campus all four years, sharing the same car since high school. “With soccer, class, and with the both of us each working two jobs, we really had to balance out our

schedules in order to be able to share the car together,” Kristen says. Every morning the duo would alternate driving duties and, since it was about a 40-minute commute (sometimes more depending on traffic), the “passenger” twin had the chance to catch up on a little more sleep. “The car rides home were always the best,” adds Kristen, “because we would tell each other about our day, what’s going on, and even jam out to our favorite music together. It was great to have someone to share the long commute with.” When freshmen, both had the same major, but by sophomore year Kristen switched to Exercise Science, her ultimate goal to become a physical therapist. “I so loved the program at Willy P, I couldn’t have asked for a better staff of professors that helped me. I also minored in Humanities in the Honors College and completed a thesis.” Corrine stuck with the Athletic Training major. “I actually just recently took my boards exam and am currently waiting back on my results!” she exclaims. For her minor, she completed an Honors thesis in Cognitive Science. Post-graduation, Kristen will be applying to physical therapy schools later this year and would like to be starting a program by next year. Corrine hopes continued on page 17

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Temple Beth Tikvah Gives George Rafes Award to Alice Osur for Volunteerism

lice Osur, received the 2020 George Rafes Award for volunteering her time, talents, and energy to Temple Beth Tikvah since becoming a member of the congregation in 1972. The award is named after George Rafes who gave with a full heart and never looked for recognition or kudos but felt the need to do the right thing for people. The event was

a Zoom meeting where over 100 people gathered to celebrate her from all over the USA. Her years of service include serving as the Nursery School Liaison to the Board of Trustees, Membership Chair for both the congregation and the Sisterhood, teaching Human Sexuality to 8th and 9th graders for 12 years, co-chairing the 25th Anniversary 5K Fun

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Twin Sisters Graduate Together... continued from page 16 to work next as an athletic trainer for a year or so. “I did apply for an athletic trainer position “pre-coronavirus,” she explains, “but who knows what will happen with that considering everything that is still going on. In the near future, I do have plans to apply to graduate school to become a Physician’s Assistant.” Finally, there is the sisterhood, but even more that,

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Performing Arts Academy Hosts Red Carpet Experience

erforming Arts Academy (Pompton Lakes/Lincoln Park) is pleased to announce that we recently hosted our first ever Red Carpet Experience at the Pompton Lakes location, and it was a huge success! Dancers of all ages registered to participate and the excitement at the studio was palpable. Upon arrival at the studio, each child was able to enjoy the spotlight as they walked a red carpet leading from the parking lot into the building. Donner Photographic was on hand to take formal photos, after which each dancer followed the red carpet and bouquets of balloons up the stairs. A stage was constructed in one of our studio classrooms, which allowed every dancer to shine on their own as they performed for up to three family members/friends. Once the applause subsided and bows were taken, each dancer and their guests continued to follow a line of balloons to their final red carpet stop, where they received their trophies. Although we know that nothing could possibly replace our annual recital, we know that this special day brought so much joy to our dancers, families, faculty, and staff. This September will mark the beginning of PAA’s 30th year in business and we can’t wait to welcome our students back and dance together again. We continue to keep a close eye on state guidelines and will be doing everything in our power to keep our dancers safe, including disinfecting between classes, maintaining social distancing standards, adding hand sanitizer stations, and more. Our outstanding staff will be thoroughly trained in safety procedures so that our families can feel confident knowing that their children

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Help Operation Chillout Help Homeless Veterans This Summer

by Elsie Walker ost people take having clean water to drink for granted. They just turn on a faucet in their homes and out comes the water. However, what if a person is homeless? Where does he or she get water? Founder and Director of Operation Chillout, Ray Chimileski, recalled that a homeless veteran, who had sepsis, died while waiting for an operation because he took his medication with polluted river water. Chimileski noted, that from the organization’s own experience and information from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, “one in every five homeless people is a veteran”. In addition to the need for water, there are also the problems of staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter, how does one do that when he or she is living on the streets? Helping solve the problems of homelessness and helping homeless veterans receive the services they qualify for are the two focuses of Operation Chillout. Operation Chillout is New Jersey’s oldest all volunteer mobile outreach for veterans and homeless men and women. Started in 2000, its membership is made up of both veterans and civilians. It serves all of New Jersey, northeast Pennsylvania, and coastal Rhode Island. Chimileski shared that Operation Chillout was “selected to be the statewide special project 2020-2021 of the New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs.” (The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs is the

largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state and a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.) Operating out of Long Valley, just one of the many ways Operation Chillout helps is through giving out certain items during the summer and winter; in the summer, those items are caps, t-shirts, and bottled water. Since veterans congregate where other homeless do, Chillout gives the items to non-veterans as well. In the past, the supplies it shared were donations of items received from drives done by groups or from individuals. The summer collection is done Memorial Day – Labor Day. However, this year, because of COVID19, Operation Chillout can’t take donations of physical items, but is taking monetary donations to buy the summer items. People can donate through its website at www. operationchillout.org/. Chimileski shared that Operation Chillout goes to where the homeless are to distribute items (soup kitchens, shelters, etc.) Seeing a homeless veteran, a member of Operation Chillout will give this “peace offering”; the summer or winter items, and the organization’s card. Chimileski calls the items “a peace offering” because homeless veterans may have had bad experiences in the past in trying to get the services they need; they may have become frustrated and given up. They may be wary of help. Operation Chillout wants these homeless veterans to know that it will be their advocate in helping to get them the services for Ken Steffan, of Operation Chillout, gathers some of the supplies to be continued on page 20 given out to the homeless.

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Help Operation Chillout... continued from page 19 which they qualify and also help them with other needs. Chimileski noted that this year’s distribution of items will be different due to COVID19 restrictions. Some shelters are closed. Also, Operation Chillout won’t be allowed to put up its table and speak oneon -one with homeless veterans. Operation Chillout will be delivering the items it usually gives out (and its cards for homeless veterans) to the organizations to distribute, like the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark), soup kitchens, etc. Operation Chillout will also go to other places where the homeless are known to be. Chimileski noted that COVID-19 restrictions have affected the organization in another way, too. Operation Chillout has cancelled its annual August Vet Fest fundraiser which benefits the organization’s Rapid Re-

sponse Team Hotline and veterans rescue housing costs. “Our Rapid Response Team runs 24/7/365. We receive calls daily at our automated hotline (609-619-0861) from or about homeless veterans. Referrals come from many sources: individuals, agencies, first responders, family members and often the VA itself. We provide no cost transportation and brief motel stays and whatever incidental items are needed to rescue the veteran from the homeless crisis. While secure and safe, we arrange or provide access to longer term housing solutions. In 2019, we rescued an average of one new homeless veteran per day - over 300 individuals.” Chimileski said that those who would like to support those efforts can visit the Operation Chillout website to donate to its veterans’ outreach effort. The donation link is found at the bottom of this page: www. operationchillout.org/who-we-are/.

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Writing from the Heart

An old photo from Troop 170’s Holiday Party of 1966. The scout leaders on the stage are from left to right; Mr. Jack Floyd, my dad and Mr. Raymond Grimm.

By Richard Mabey Jr. ur story so far: It is the first day of summer vacation of 1969. I am 15 years old and have just completed my sophomore year at Boonton High School. It is nearing high noon and I have spent the entire morning painting Thorpe Hall of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, for my Eagle Scout project. After eating my lunch, a man comes to the door and begins banging on the door and demanding that I let him in. Fortunately, I had locked the door. I try to huddle out of sight of this man, who is continuing to hammer on the door and scream for someone to let him in. Shortly after that, my mom knocks on the door of Thorpe Hall. My sister, Patti, is with Mom. I clean up and we all go to Moe’s Sweet Shop. Cute Mary Tafano is at Moe’s. To my utter surprise, Mary asks me to her birthday party on Saturday. Later that afternoon, I help Mom to get supper ready, while my sister Patti plays in the yard, with her neighborhood friend. After supper, Dad comes into my room, while I am at my desk and offers words of encouragement and hope to me. Morning comes, Dad drives me to Thorpe Hall on his way to work. Our story continues. I reached the top of the stairs leading to Thorpe Hall. I stood at the outdoor balcony, with the hall key in my hand. My dad waved to me, from within his blue Ford Econoline pick-up truck. I waved back to Dad. Then Dad drove out of the parking lot and made the right turn on Station Road and headed off to work. As the morning sun shined upon my face, I felt the blessing and protection of the Divine One. My fears and anxieties began to melt away, about whether or not the obnoxious man would return today. I opened the door, walked into Thorpe Hall, and immediately turned around and locked the door. I walked to the back kitchen and put my brown bag lunch in the refrig-

erator. Then walked out of the kitchen and standing in the doorway, from the kitchen to Thorpe Hall, took a moment to take in the quiet, the solace, the comfort of seeing a thousand and one memories blur in front of my eyes. I saw the ghosts of old scout leaders, some of whom had passed through Heaven’s Gate, some of whom had moved far away. I saw the ghosts of all of my old buddies, who were once my fellow scouts, but had one by one dropped out of dear old Boy Scout Troop 170. Across the long hall, was the legendary stage. It was the very stage, where Troop 170 would hold its Court of Honors, special events and holiday parties. I had first joined Troop 170 when I turned 11 years old in September of 1964. I was now 15, halfway through high school, and I had a big job to finish, if I wanted to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, scouting’s highest rank. Before I opened the paint can, before I spread out the blue tarps upon the floor, I sat down and reflected upon the thousand and one memories that Thorpe Hall held for me in my heart, mind, and soul. I had a few sheets of notebook paper in my denim pocket and I was suddenly moved to write an essay on what scouting meant to me. From the time I was 12 years old, I often wrote little articles about Troop 170 for the old Lincoln Park Herald. Mostly about the Klondike Derbies, the big camporees, summer camp, the annual week-long canoe trip down the Delaware River and hiking the Appalachian Trail. But this was a kind of different article for me. It spoke more from my heart, about what scouting meant to me. I remember while writing this composition, I began to seriously consider presenting it to Mr. Marino, the Editor-in-Chief of the Lincoln Park Herald, to see if he thought it was worthy of being published. I turned to my left and just looked at the

The back steps of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church’s landmark Thorpe Hall. This picture shows the very balcony upon which I waved goodbye to my dad, in June of 1969, as I was about to continue painting the inside walls of the building.

old stage for a few minutes. I saw the ghosts of all those many scouts who were once a part of Boy Scout Troop 170 and had now moved on. I was furiously determined to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, so I happily stayed in my scout troop, when so many of my good friends dropped out of the troop. I remember this so very well. I wrote my heart out that early morning in June of 1969. My heart, mind and soul poured out upon those sheets of notebook paper. Perhaps it was the strange and eerie feeling of being alone in my old scout meeting room. It was kind of a home away from home, for me. I had so very many good memories of that scout meeting hall. I didn’t know it at the time. But that very essay that I wrote that morning, changed my life. I had stepped out of the who, what,

when, where and why of straight forward journalism, and had written an essay that poured forth from the deepest chords and chambers of my heart. I was beginning to grow as a writer. I finished my hand written essay and put it in my shirt pocket, close to my heart. My plan was to type it and then present it to Mr. Marino. I then spread out the big blue plastic tarps on the floor. I opened the can of eggshell white paint and began painting the walls of Thorpe Hall. All the while I thought, “I hope Mr. Marino publishes my composition.” To be continued. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@gmail. com. Please place the wording “My Life Weekly” in the subject line.

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