b'her mothers example as a business owner that inspired her to buy the practice.Mymomwaslike,Go, go, godo it. Running a business can be difficult, but you can do it. Its worth it.Muench,whospent37yearsIRIS FAMILY CENTERbuilding his private practice, is nowfor Early Childhood Educationworking with Seong and plans to re- SUPPORTING THE INDIVIDUAL & CREATIVE GROWTHtire in June. He looks forward to see- OF EACH CHILD WITHIN A JEWISH SETTINGing two of his three sons marry this year, spending time with grandson,REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PRESCHOOLTheo,andtravelingwithhiswife,CALL FOR A TOUREileen. Of course, transitioning into re-tirement will take time, but hes hap-py about passing the baton to Seong and says, Shes great. Its what makesSeong and her husband with baby Nora for her first Christmas.moving along in life easier. Ill miss the conversations with patients andthat relationship where I get to ask staff, [who] I consider dear friends.you about your child or you get to So many times we all got to lean onask me about my baby. She says that each other throughout our time to- taking the time to know her patientsTODDLER TIME | PRESCHOOL | SUMMER CAMPgetherlaughs and tearsall theis not only personally fulfilling but is hallmarks of trusting relationships! the key to providing quality care.For more information, please contact Jennie Rubin (jrubin@tstinj.org)Seong is enjoying connecting withEllen Donker was a patient of Kevinor Lauren Byers (lbyers@tstinj.org) in the Preschool Office. her new patients. She says, This of- Muench for 25-plus years and wishes432 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ|www.tsti.orgfice is exactly my dream office wherehim the best in this next phase of life. I grow old with my patients or haveShes grateful to call him friend.Join us in Celebration of thehigh holy daysSt. Patricks DayMonday, March 17 May your thirstfor lifenever run dryYour Interior and Exterior Painting ExpertsExperience the best ofIrelands Pub traditionsFamily Friendly Good CheerDine with usFIRESIDEAuthentic Irish Cuisine, Irish Coffee, Fine Winesand Irish Whiskey worthy of Celtic Kings Warranty up to 4 years High Quality Preparation & Painting167 Maplewood Avenue Painting Since 1996 Follow Lead Safety RegulationsCarpentry and Deck Refinishing Fully Insured and LicensedMaplewood Village 973-378-2222Call for a free estimateST. JAMESS GATE APPAREL AND GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE 973-444-1956stjamesgatemaplewood.com independentpainters.comfeature story /27'