Crafty Accents

Give your home a warm and cozy vibe this fall with a few DIY projects that are sure to add seasonal cheer to any space. Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity to keep kids busy or searching for affordable décor options, these fall craft ideas are a great place to start—all you need […]

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A Thanksgiving Tail

In anticipation of the upcoming holiday I’ve decided to talk about one of our most common fungi, turkey tail, a shelf or bracket fungus. Its name comes from the concentric rings in varying shades of brown on its fanned upper side, resembling a wild turkey’s tail. Its scientific name is Trametes versicolor, versicolor meaning “of

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Help from Friends

In some past columns I elaborate on the value of partnership. I mentioned sponsorships, grants, and other collaborations that are mutually beneficial and make initiatives that much more successful. This is an update on a couple of the partnerships and sponsorships. • This past spring, I talked about an initiative in which we would help

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Veterans Memorial Home Preps for Second Coronovirus Wave

Devastating COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred in two northern New Jersey veterans homes. The outbreaks led to wholesale firings by Gov. Phil Murphy of the leadership of both of the institutions and the head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs [NJDMAVA] that oversees them. However, the largest of the state’s three veterans homes, Veterans

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Veteran Essentials

Veterans Initiative to respond to the increasing needs of those who served this country. This focused program offers guidance and resources for veterans and their families during the challenging time of a terminal or life-limiting illness. “We must look beyond the diagnosis and understand the history of these men and women as it relates to

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