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Contributors
Meet a few of this issue ’ s contributors to Wayne Magazine .
DARREN COOPER Writer
Darren has been The Record ’ s local sports columnist since 2010 . He is from Southern Louisiana and a graduate of LSU and is always looking for good jambalaya . He lives in Essex County withhis wife and three boys .
CHRIS MARKSBURY Photographer
Chris has been a professional photographer since 1984 . His work has been published by manymajor publications and has appeared on CD covers and promotional pieces formany artists and musicians .
GREG PALLANTE Photographer
Greg is a freelance photographer specializing in journalism , portraitureand performance photography .
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Editor ’ s Note
Iam truly thrilled to reveal this year ’ s winners for the annual Readers ’ Choice Awards for Wayne Magazine . You have selected awide , vibrant variety of places toshop , eat and enjoy throughout the Wayne area .
One of the beauties ofareaders ’ choice awards is that it covers the entire distribution area ofthe magazine , so it allowed me to dive right inand explore all that Wayne and its surrounding communities have to offer .
In my analysis of the results , Ican see that there are some popular favorites among readers , particularly when it comes tofood . Ialso saw some newcomers are rapidly gaining aloyal following . Afew of the categories were too close tocall , so Ideclared atie . That way there are more winners and more wonderful places to explore .
In this issue , we also showcase the interiors of abeautiful home on Pines Lake . Its charming décor was alabor oflove for the homeowners and matches their busy and joyful lifestyle .
St . Patrick ’ sDay is just around the corner and our friends at Grasshopper Too have prepared atraditional Irish meal tohelp us celebrate . Since everyone is Irish on St . Patrick ’ sDay , make sure to grab aGuinness and aplate of corned beef and cabbage .
It is also our pleasure tosit down with longtime Wayne Mayor Christopher Vergano , who has a passion for public service in the community he loves .
Finally , weprofile Betty Garger , CEO of the Girl Scouts ofNorthern New Jersey in Riverdale , who will share her thoughts about 100-plus years of developing leadership skills among girls and young women in our communities . Happy Spring ! ■
Amelia Duggan
6 SPRING 2017 WAYNE MAGAZINE