editor ’ s letter
For Wayne area residents who enjoy being active , fall is afun time of year . The weather ’ s still accommodating enough for outdoor tennis , as our writer Philip DeVencentis notes in “ Tennis Open to All .” His reporting documents how the Wayne Racquet Club , est . 1973 , has actually seen an uptick in members since the pandemic began ; tennis is the perfect sport for socially distanced exercise , and the club attracts an interesting and diverse mix of players .
There are plenty of sports you can play indoors , of course .“ ATouch Away from Victory ” highlights our cover subject , Riverdale ’ s Jacqueline Dubrovich , who came this close to winning her Round of 32 fencing competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this summer . And if you like to take your sports from the vantage-point of your lounger — that is , as entertainment — you ’ ll be interested in “ Pro Wrestling Merch Smack Down .” The story chronicles former Wayne resident Tommy Fierro ’ s promotion of celebrity pro wrestlers in person at his store , The Wrestling Collector , and across his social media platforms .
Then , when you ’ ve built up an appetite playing ( or watching ), you ’ ll want to know about the new food destinations in the area . Whether you ’ re in the mood for smoked brisket , poke nachos or mini Oreo sandwiches ,“ Comfort Food for Crazy Times ” has you covered . Work hard and play hard , Wayne , and enjoy the season . ■
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4 . BUZZWORTHY News and updates from around town
CINDY SCHWEICH HANDLER
In our article “ Art in the Park ,” which appeared in our Back to School issue , the photo credit for all the sculpture images should have been Courtesy of Lorraine Meyer .
CONTENTS
FALL 2021
6 . 9THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BRIAN SCHWARTZ Wayne businessman ’ s landscaping nonprofit goes nationwide
10 . TENNIS OPEN TO ALL Local sports institution serves agrowing , diverse membership
14 . OUT IN THE OPEN Kinnelon home layout goes with the flow
22 . ATOUCH AWAY FROM VICTORY Riverdale fencing champion looks back on the Olympics and to the road ahead
26 . PRO WRESTLING MERCH SMACKDOWN Tommy Fierro wins his own fans promoting ’ 80s greats live and online
30 . COMFORT FOOD FOR CRAZY TIMES New places to grab burgers , barbecue , beer and more near you
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