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By: Evan Wechman t’s tough enough for people to survive the loss of their parents or grandparents. However, for local interior designer turned author, Cindy Gelormini, the loss of her beloved son Robbie was both shocking and painful. Robbie was a sweet, loving young son who suffered from Autism and its subsequent seizures. Unfortunately, this led to his passing away in November of 2017 at the age of 21. Many parents would just become hardened or stay in their home all day, but due to Gelormini’s strength and faith, she wanted to teach students, parents, and even other teachers about autism. In early 2021, Gelormini released a trilogy book series titled Robbie’s World and His Spectrum of Adventures! The author who also illustrated the books credited the creation of the series as part of her “ healing process.” Though much of the work was completed during the pandemic, the author remained on task and the words and pictures came easily to her. In her children’s book
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series, she created the character of Robbie the Penguin who has autism so children can relate to the adventures of Robbie. Some may wonder where the idea of a penguin with autism came from, and Gelormini believes Robbie was trying to send her a message from heaven. Shortly after his death, when his mother went to the group home he was living at to collect his belongings, she found toy penguins almost everywhere. She also found out that the last movie he watched was the classic “Happy Feet.” Gelormini who has a strong Christian faith concluded “Robbie’s trying to tell me
something,” and the idea of the book series was born. During the last year, Gelormini has tried to get the books into the hands of as many teachers as possible throughout the state. She wants to destigmatize some of the negative and incorrect assumptions about autism. Robbie, like many other students with autism were bullied in public schools because they were misunderstood and seen as weird. The local author found that when schoolteachers read the books to their students, they adored Robbie the Penguin. Gelormini said the “kids fell in love with Robbie the Penguin.” In addition to the stories involving Robbie the Penguin,
at the end of every chapter, Gelormini offers a segment called “Mom’s Minute”. In this special section, the author explains the real-life events which the story was based on and teaches the readers how autism affects the behaviors of people with this diagnosis. According to Gelormini, the universal message of love is spread throughout her books. Throughout the stories, the mother tells Robbie the Penguin “I love you just the way you are.” This is something the author feels all children can connect with. Unfortunately, many children with autism have confided to the author that they wish their parents continued on page 4
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Trilogy on Autism... continued from front page loved them the way she loved Robbie. While Gelormini has been promoting her work for over a year now, she is aware there is much more she can do to educate the public about autism. She can be found advocating for parents and children with Autism on her podcast, “Spectrum Perspectives,”. This can be found on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. Her mission has many parts as she wants to plan retreats for parents of children with autism so they can form friendships, relax, and share ideas for assisting their children. Gelormini has already started some support groups for these parents. She feels such experiences can be very instrumental in helping these parents because it can often be a long, and isolating experience for them. The author knows first-hand how lonely the process can be and that such parents “never get a break.” She wants to provide some relief to these
hard-working mothers and fathers while building a more positive community for children with autism. She credits her strong connection to her faith for being able to persevere after her son’s death and remain an advocate. She firmly believes God wanted her to “love him (Robbie) the way he is.” She also has a larger dream of using the book sales to buy a farm and build several group homes on it. Here, children can ride horses, make friends, and participate in a lot of outdoor activities that Robbie enjoyed. “It drives me and pushes me forward,” said the author. Whether this dream turns into a reality is uncertain, but Gelormini’s message of love for others endears her to local schools. According to her, “I would love to see the books in every elementary school in New Jersey.” The Robbie’s World series can be found on Amazon.com.
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By Sally Barmakian he rustling of leaves is no longer. The air is take-your-breathaway cold. The bears and other animals are hibernating, and birds have flown south for to warmer weather. There is often a heavy silence that permeates winter. When the weather is blustery, people are cozy inside with warm blankets and roaring fireplaces. Fewer people are walking outside, even dogs wear coats as they quickly take their daily stroll. Then it happens: snow. Snow silently falls, feathery and magical, covering cars and rooftops. Changing the grass to a blanket of white, so pure and beautiful. Silence while the snow gently falls for hours. Si-
lence as the activity outside comes to a halt. Silence until the first snowplow or shovel hits the ground. Winter is telling us to hibernate too. Enjoy the warmth of the indoors as we appreciate nature’s rest. Read, draw, knit, cook, write, watch movies, call friends and family, clean out a drawer, start a long-awaited project, play board games, enjoy a warm mug of hot chocolate or a hearty pot of soup. Embrace the stillness. And after a while, the sun comes out and the sky is clear. The desires to ice skate, snowboard, ski, sled and walk in the crunchy snow come to life. Bundled in warm clothing, head out to make a snowman, start a snowball fight or make snow angels. The sounds
of laughter and activity fill the air as nature is full of adventures. Red cardinals perch on snow-covered evergreens. The wind whistles through the bare trees and stings your face. An owl glides overhead on silent wings. Icicles drip from the gutters. The wonders of nature are all around us. Listen for the sounds of winter. Even the silence is beautiful.
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Long Valley’s Saint Luke Parish Celebrates Father Owen Moran’s 30 Years in the Priesthood
By Steve Sears Father Owen Moran, pastor since 2019 of Saint Luke Roman Catholic Parish in Long Valley, in December celebrated his 30th anniversary as a priest. “I’m Irish, and I was born in England,” says Fr. Moran regarding his background. “My mom and dad were both Irish. I was born in London in 1957. We moved to Scotland when I was born, and then we moved back to Ireland to Limerick City when I was five. My dad worked in Shannon Airport, and my mom had been a teacher and then became a homemaker. I spent my whole childhood in Limerick City until I went away to boarding school at 15.” Fr. Moran entered the seminary in Waterford, Ireland in 1985, and was ordained by Bishop Frank Rodimer for the Diocese of Paterson in on December 14, 1991. He was immediately appointed to Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Parish in Chatham as a parochial vicar, and served there from 1991 until 2003. His next service was as pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish in East Hanover, until his appointment to Saint Luke. “My staff threw me a surprise party for my anniversary, and people from Saint Luke, Saint Rose, and Saint Patrick came to celebrate my priesthood,” Fr. Moran happily says of the get together following Mass on December 11, 2021. “Saint Luke is a wonderful parish family of people comprised of different ages. Our parish is a place of love, where many people gather together to feel the love of Christ as proclaimed in Scripture and received in the Holy Eucharist. It’s a very welcoming place where we welcome people to
our parish.” Saint Luke parishioners actually come from many areas in addition to Long Valley. Some residents of Califon, Tewksbury, Lebanon, and Chester are members of Fr. Moran’s “flock.” “What draws people here, I believe, is the kindness of the people, and the realization that all are welcome to this place.” Fr. Moran is quick to recognize his Saint Luke team. “I’m blessed to be supported by a wonderful staff,” he says. “My DRE (Director of Religious Education), Maureen Murtagh, and Nina Dorlon, my wonderful Youth Minister, and a loyal and dedicated staff. We have many volunteers who are all proactive self starters, and really get the job done. Our focus during these days is to help people to realize they’re not alone, that God is with them, and that we represent God’s love in our parish and beyond.” Fr. Moran and Saint Luke Parish, especially during the ongoing pandemic, have had and still do have challenges. “Our challenge these days are to keep everybody safe while continuing to have Mass,” he says, “and to offer classes for CCD and religious education. We have a growing pre-kindergarten, which is comprised of children PreK – 3 and PreK – 4. That’s run by Jeannie Soltes, and that’s continuing to grow.” Moran sees his parish as one of evangelization and education. “Educating young people into who God calls them to be, to the knowledge of their faith and to the ability to make a difference. We have a wonderful group which is called the Hands of Saint Luke, founded by Dr. Stephen Deehan, and that is run by many parishioners, and we have continued on page 7
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30 Years in the Priesthood... continued from page 6 a direct outreach to Paterson city, where we have Catholic Charities. We reach out basically to the working poor, and help them with money, nonperishables, clothes, and support.” Since his 1991 ordination, Fr. Moran’s priestly mission has not changed. “My mission and priesthood,” he confirms, “has been to celebrate Mass with joy, and with a great sense of welcome; to foster and encourage volunteers who see our mission as one of being able to prepare young Catholics for the future; and to welcome back Catholics who haven’t been practicing, and welcome those who are not Catholic to the
parish.” He pauses briefly, then continues. “People want good news, and for those of us who have the privilege of having a deep faith, our responsibility is to reach out, touch somebody with the love of Christ and bring them in.” He then adds, “I’m blessed by God, as a priest of 30 years to love what I do, and to have loved my three parishes. I’ve been particularly blessed to have been called to serve the parish family of Saint Luke, and look forward to many, many years working together to bring God’s message to many.” Saint Luke Parish is located at 265 West Mill Road in Long Valley. Visit www.stlukeparishlv.com.
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For Hackettstown Photographer, It’s All About Perspective
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By Steve Sears are Robinson may live, arguably, in the best Garden State location for taking photos. After all, many farms, quaint history, and nature abound in and around Hackettstown (where she lives), and in Morris and Warren counties. “I’ve taken the best pictures I’ve ever taken in the Hackettstown area,” Robinson says. “If it grabs my heart, I’m drawn to it. And you don’t have to go to Hawaii to take a good picture.” Robinson, 49, who works as a Special Education teacher’s aide in Chester, and has also worked in Long Valley, with her efforts is true to her word. She knows from experience that the before mentioned, northwest Jersey areas are fodders of beauty for her camera lens. Robinson has been taking photos since childhood, an instant camera her equipment back then. The William Paterson University grad, who earned her masters degree in Creative Writing from the school, hasn’t much time these days for authoring essays, fiction, and poetry, so she’s turned to photography. “I pull over all the time because there’s so many beautiful things,” she says of where she lives. “You don’t really have to go far to take a good picture.” And Robinson feels that her current art is “poetic.” “It’s not just the image. I see different words and poetic things; different poets I like remind me of certain pictures. I’m just drawn to something. I feel like I have a good eye for seeing something.” The future just might see Robinson partnering words and photos on a page. “I definitely could put words with my pictures one day. I just haven’t gotten
there yet,” she says with a chuckle. “I’ve even thought of children’s books, too, because I work with kids.” Photography is her free time passion right now, she relying on just an old iPhone to capture icicles, an old farmhouse, and whatever else pops up in her path that spurs her curiosity and interest. “I can pretty much grab it,” she says of the iPhone, “and be spontaneous. I have a camera, but it’s too bulky to be spontaneous.” Robinson recently joined Jersey Collective, an online site where photographers can display their work. “My niece goes to Rutgers,” she explains, “and she told me about the account on Instagram. She said, ‘You should definitely try to get a week (to post your work), because your stuff is great.” Robinson wrote to Jersey Collective, and was granted a week to display her photos. “I had a blast with it; it was a lot of fun.” When asked to choose a favorite among her photos, she mentions a shot of Well-Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray, the sun ascending behind the horizon during an early morning, a lone Christmas wreath hanging on a white fence. No doubt rhyme could accompany this gem. Robinson and her husband, Dave, have been married for 20 years, and they have two sons, James and Brooks. Kramer, a dog the Robinsons rescued, rounds out the family. Spontaneity in her photography being what it is, Robinson does have a bucket list photo that she’d love to get, and for that she reaches back to her college days. “I did my thesis, and I wrote fictional stories about bridges, because I’ve always loved bridges. And I want to go to the Brooklyn Bridge and take pictures. It’s on my list.” She adds,
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“I just keep looking for more stuff to take pictures of. I don’t think I can stop. I’m compulsive that way.” To view Robinson’s work, visit her Instagram page at @ dosydopics.
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Tewksbury Author, Long-Time Lover of Animals, Out with New Book
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By Alexander Rivero, Staff Writer oren Spiotta-DiMare, Tewksbury-based author of animal-themed works, has come out with a new collaborative anthology of short essays called Curling Up with Cats: True Stories of Feline Rescues and Adoptions. To identify her as simply an author of books on animals, however, would be a simplistic reduction of who she really is, which is clear to anybody that happens to chat with her for ten minutes. At her core, beyond her beautiful home in Tewksbury, beyond her books, and her warm smile and openness, Spiotta-DiMare is an enchanted witness to the animals she documents in her work, as enchanted by them as astronomers are by distant galaxies (only with a lot more love). Underlying each of her literary undertakings—whether pamphlets, illustrated children’s books, articles, or anthologies—is a profound wonder for the animals she writes about. Before ever writing a word of any of her published works, she surrendered to the sheer mystical beauty of these creatures, specifically dogs and horses, each of which she sees as unique beings with internal worlds as nuanced, as full of feeling and mystery, as our own. It is this sense of wonder that feeds
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Dear Residents and Friends of Chester Township, Happy New Year! I look forward to another year of serving as your mayor – thank you again for the confidence you have placed in me. Welcome to John Butkus, our newest council member! John and his family own the Old Mill Tavern in the historic section of Milltown. That building has been in commercial operation serving the residents of Chester for many years. I know that John’s perspective as a small-business owner will be a welcome addition to our discussions and decisions. As I do every year, I want to thank the employees who do the heavy lifting of running our town. We are fortunate to have high-quality people working for us; I challenge you to find any more friendly, helpful or accommodating! As I attended the first meeting of our boards, committees and commissions, I was once again struck by how fortunate we are here in Chester Township. We have a tremendous roster of volunteers, all generously contributing their knowledge and varied experiences to our town. I thank
them for their faithful stewardship and for taking on a leadership role to benefit their neighbors. Thanks, too, to the new people who have stepped forward and agreed to volunteer their time to improve Chester Township. I also want to acknowledge the important role the public plays in governance of this town. Every meeting is open to you, and every board, committee and commission welcomes your input and attendance. As I took office back in January 2017, I wanted to be sure any action I took as mayor led to this very basic outcome: Happy residents, living in a well-run, highly desirable town. We – the council, the administration, our employees, the volunteers who serve on our boards, committees, commissions - have accomplished much towards this goal in 2021 and will continue to add to the list of accomplishments in 2022. Thank you for joining me as we preserve and protect Chester Township, respect its history and ensure that future generations will continue to Choose Chester! Marcia Asdal Mayor, Chester Township
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Tewksbury Author... continued from page 10 In the end, however, it is her own personal writing which is dearest of all to her. Recalling writing her first children’s book, Chelsea and the New Puppy, published in 1997, she laughs as she recounts the inspiration behind the story: “It was early in our marriage. We got our first dog, a Welsh springer spaniel named Chelsea. About five years after we got her, we decided she needed a friend, so we brought in a field spaniel, Smoky. We were so excited to see the two become fast friends, but Chelsea was super jealous, and showed it for a full year. Absolutely a sibling rivalry.” As she recounts these memories, it appears as if though Spiotta-DiMare is reliving them. Joy pours forth from her in cascades, and it’s a daunting task to hold back an ear-to-ear grin. “When all was said and done, Chelsea lived to fifteen years, and Smoky to sixteen, and I am absolutely certain that the fact that they had each other for most of their lives contributed a lot to their longevity.” It is only a matter of time after telling a story of her cherished dogs from years ago before she returns to the topic of her horses, her way of neutralizing any possible misconception that one animal species
owns a bigger chunk of her heart than the other. She points out another of her children’s book, Sergeant Reckless: Hero War Horse (2021), and how she dedicated it to her father, Robert A. Spiotta, who served as Marine Corps captain in the Korea War. The book tells the fascinating story of how a Korean racehorse adopted by a marine unit ended up helping American troops carry ammunition, food, and other essentials over long, dangerous distances as they battled communist forces during some of the most ferocious battles in the whole war. Asked whether she prefers dogs or horses, she pauses again. “I would have to say ‘dog’, but it really is a close tie with ‘horse.’ I had dogs for most of my life, and had a horse for twelve years. We called him Elwood; he was a Quarter Horse. While liberty training him, I’d stand in the center of the ring, of the pen. He’d be loose in that ring with me, and I’d be giving him commands. Canter, walk around me, etc. He got so good at it that he got it with hand signals. He’d trot at the drop of my hands, he’d stop when I gave him a different gesture. Towards the end of his
life, we did spoofs on him, calling him Mr. El—a pun on Mr. Ed—and putting these big sunglasses on his face, having him talk into a telephone.” One of Spiotta-DiMare’s favorite activities is to visit schools, where she presents some of her work to the student body. The principal or school librarian will usually highlight which of her books to focus on, as well as let her know which age groups will be present for the discussion. She
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Former Black River Area and Randolph Basketball Stars Celebrate Rutgers Beating a #1 Ranked Team
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By Steve Sears utgers Scarlet Knights senior backup center, Luke Nathan, was watching Ron Harper Jr. all the way. “I knew as soon as Trevion Williams made that hook shot, I knew Ron was there to try to get the ball and do what he could with it,” Nathan, the former Randolph High School basketball star, says of the December 9, 2021 contest where his Scarlet Knights faced the #1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers. “He crossed half court and he shot the ball up. It looked good when it came off his hands, and I watched it go in. The rest of it is kind of a blur. It was crazy.” The Scarlet Knight fans stormed the Jersey Mike’s Arena (affectionately known as “The RAC”) court
Guard Paul Mulcahy sets up a play against Purdue.
Luke Nathan (c) on the bench with his Rutgers Scarlet Knight teammates. Photo credit: Ben Solomon\ Rutgers University Athletics.
as Harper’s 35’ heave was a buzzer beater, propelling Rutgers to a 70 – 68 win. It was the first ever defeat of a nation’s top ranked team for Scarlet Knights men’s basketball. 6’ 6” junior guard, Paul Mulcahy, who had played almost every minute of the
As Harper headed up court with three seconds left, Mulcahy kept praying scripture passage Isaiah 54:17, “No weapon formed against me shall prosper.” Recommended to him by a mentor, it was his first time using the prayer. He explains the next set of events. “I
game, was on the bench, head down, eyes closed, and praying. His team was leading 67 – 66. He heard the Purdue fans react after the Williams hook shot, giving them a one-point advantage. But things would quickly change.
didn’t see the shot going (in). There’s a picture of Ron taking the shot, and I’m on the bench with my head down, my eyes closed, just praying. As soon as he hit (the shot), I was the most delayed reaction on the bench.” Everyone was gone, his teammates on the court
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Rutgers Beating #1 Ranked Team... continued from page 16 bit,” he says. Katie was joined by Mulcahy’s little brothers, all congratulating him as he and the Knights were engulfed in a sea of fans clad in red. “It was a really awesome moment.” Nathan, who was a three-year starter at Randolph, was both a First Team All-Morris County and First Team NCAC All-National Conference selection as a senior when he averaged 14 points per game. In 2017, he was being recruited by Patriot League and Ivy League schools when Rutgers said they had a walk-on spot if he wanted it. He did. “I was thinking about and it was really hard to pass up an opportunity to play for my state school, and in the Big 10,” he recalls. “I’m obviously really happy with my decision. I love Rutgers more than anything, and I’m really blessed to be in the spot I am.” Mulcahy, also, is no stranger to success. When he played at Gill-St. Bernards in Peapack-Gladstone, he averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists per game as a senior. During his career, he was a threetime Skyland Conference Player of the Year, and in his senior year was named First Team All-State by NJ.com. He has played regularly for Rutgers since his “On the Banks” arriv-
al in 2019. “I’ve learned a lot the last two and a half years,” he says fondly. “I play in the Big Ten, which has been the best conference in America the last two years, and I think I’m really growing as a person from a leadership role. I feel much more poised now than I ever have on the floor.” For the 6’ 11”, 240 lb. Nathan, the list of memories continues to grow. “When I first came to Rutgers it obviously wasn’t a highly regarded program,” he says, “but I think my teammates have really done a great job of turning this program around. There are so many memories, like going to an NCAA tournament, and winning an NCAA Tournament game. Obviously, the Purdue shot is up there, and beating the number one team on your home floor.” Finally, he and the Knights in early January scored a win over the Michigan Wolverines. “That was the last team that we needed to beat (in the conference). Now we’ve beaten every single Big Ten team at least once. It’s just been a great journey.” “I really just came here to win,” says Mulcahy. “For myself, for the state, for the alums, and for the Rutgers men’s basketball program.”
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By Evan Wechman rian Cox of Mendham has often seen people on the New Jersey beaches walking along the sand with metal detectors. Most of these people are just looking for some loose change. Though Cox did start this interesting hobby roughly the same way, finding the ultimate treasure is something he does not take lightly. According to this metal detecting enthusiast, he is not looking to strike it rich but the hunt for unique items is its own reward. Cox has not recently struck gold, but his latest discovery is gaining the attention from fans of the hobby, local media, and historians. In a yet to be disclosed location in Long Valley, Cox used all his skills along with his love of research to find a New Jersey Copper Coin from 1787. The coin is often referred to as a “state copper”, by local history buffs. As seen in the photos, this large copper coin has gone through much wear and tear due to being in the ground for over 200 years. Cox said that even though the coin is in “poor condition,” and does not carry any significant monetary value, the “coin is special.” One of the main reasons Cox knows this coin is unique is because he has studied the history and subject matter of this treasure in great detail. Cox has admitted he finds the background of the objects he finds such as this one to be “incredibly exciting.” According to him, there was no U.S. mint in 1783, but some states were granted the right to make such coins. These states were Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and of course, New Jersey. Therefore, since only several hundred such coins were manufactured, the probability of finding a coin nearby in Long Valley is incredibly low. Cox therefore has taken great pride in this recent discovery and concluded that “for me, it (the New Jersey coin) is probably the only one I’ll ever find in my life.” Cox has not yet disclosed the specific location of his discovery in Long Valley because he operates his activities very ethically. First off, since he found the coin on private property, he does not wish for any unwanted attention for the property owners. These owners were gracious enough to give him permission to search the land and Cox wants the public to know he would never trespass in search of any valuable. The same holds true for public parks or national landmarks. He always makes sure that wherever he goes, permission is granted. Cox also wants to acknowledge Derrick Backer and his family for always encouraging him to search for items on their beautiful farm in Mendham. They have also supported his postings on social media pages to educate others on local history. In the past, Cox has found other valuables such as two wedding bands made with 14 Karat gold. He was also recognized recently for finding a 1983 class ring from Wardlaw +
The coin Brian found, a 1787 Jersey Copper.
Hartridge School made up of 10 karat gold. Not only did he find this gem at a sports field in Mendham, but he took the time and diligence to find the rightful owner. In both cases however, this gentleman from Mendham did not ask for any compensation. “I don’t sell anything,” said Cox. According to Cox, he is not looking for any profits or financial gain from his findings. This is simply something he loves to do. Cox began this activity about ten years ago with his child Andrew who was 8 at the time. They would spend much of their summer at Bethany Beach in neighboring Delaware finding different coins. Though his son is now an adult pursuing his own passions, this family hobby still strikes an emotional chord for Cox. “The things you could find are amazing,” said Cox. He also wants the residents of Mendham to feel free to reach out to him if they believe there is something valuable on their property. Cox would love to assist and help discover more aspects of Mendham’s rich history. Cox is not a teacher or historian as one might guess. Though he loves history and educating himself and others about local memorabilia, his career is in a completely different realm. He spends his weekdays working in the tech space for a venture capital firm evaluating start-ups and helping those businesses make strides in their respective fields. Cox is content to keep his metal detecting activities a hobby and realizes there is a lack of certainty as to what he may find next. However, that doesn’t seem to bother him because he loves the thrill of searching for interesting items. “This is my own little version of treasure hunting.”
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Former Long Valley Resident Hosts Online Podcast About Cryptocurrency
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By Gary Simeone sh Bennington, a 48-year-old former Morris County resident, has been interested in cryptocurrency, since the alternative digital form of finance, started in 2009 with the emergence of Bitcoin. In 2017, he joined the Real Vision video channel, and currently hosts a podcast video series on the many different aspects of the financial and tech industry. “I have always been interested in financial assets, as well as the technology field, particularly when cryptocurrency and Bitcoin was first introduced,” said Bennington, a 1991 graduate of West Morris Central High School. “To me this is a new emerging technology that is constantly in flux and in my opinion will be the future world of business, finance and commerce. These blockchain based software platforms will be how people interact with one another.” After graduating West Morris, Bennington attended several different colleges, including Emerson College in Boston, where he studied writing. He found that he enjoyed the financial and technical side of writing and ended up taking a job with CNBC in Manhattan. He worked as a reporter and writer behind the camera at the news outlet for over a de-
cade. After working there, he started his own blog on the concept of macroeconomics. He covered real world issues like the 20072008 financial crisis, which ended up being the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression. “One individual that I followed and wrote about intently was a man named Nouriel Roubini, an Iranian American economist, who predicted the 2007-2008 financial crisis and the downfall of the economy at the time.” Bennington took a job at Real Vision in 2014. He was a host at the video channel, speaking with multiple pioneers in the financial field. In 2020 he focused his attention on the cryptocurrency side, and that is when he began filming his online podcast series. “Basically, what I do is interview individuals and various guests in the cryptocurrency space, and hold long form deep-dive interviews, which are hourlong conversations with different segments.” He hosts the live podcasts remotely at his home studio in New York City. He uses Riverside recording software to interview his guests, who are cryptocurrency pioneers from around the world.
“I talk to two different categories of people,” said Bennington. “I talk with the people who are involved with or the creators of these types of coins, and the investors in this type of currency.” He said that in many of his interviews the guests sometimes wear hoods or disguises to protect their identities. “It’s odd to interview this way at times, but it’s understandable because of the security and high-tech stakes involved in digi-
tal cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum.” He added that till this day nobody knows or has any idea who was the creator of the original Bitcoin. “I absolutely love what I do hosting this podcast, because it is fun speaking with these people who are brilliant investors, technological pioneers and software developers, who are the creators of the future of finance and commerce.”
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eafood can make for a healthy addition to diets, particularly for children. It improves body and brain function, and studies conducted by “Pediatrics” and the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” have linked seafood to reduced risks of heart disease and allergic conditions like asthma. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture suggests making seafood part of healthy diets and its 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend putting it on menus at least twice a week. While there are common complaints, such as “my kids won’t like it” or “I don’t know how to prepare it,” these tips can help make it quick, easy and affordable to add nutritious seafood to your family’s menu. Start with shrimp. Shrimp is one of the most popular types of seafood in the United States. Try shrimp warm or cold as a snack, appetizer or main course. It’s versatile and can be sauteed, broiled, boiled, grilled or baked. Make it fun. Consider putting healthy fish like wild cod, salmon or pollock into fun foods like tacos or burgers. Buy frozen. Fish is now flash frozen at sea to lock in freshness. Frozen seafood meals add convenience and help cut down on waste because what you don’t use can go back in the freezer. Cook with your kids. If your kids don’t think they like seafood, have them help with dinner. Cooking with kids can help develop healthier long-term habits and a more
adventurous palate. It also helps improve motor functions and confidence. In fact, a study published in “Pediatrics” shows getting children involved in meal preparation may increase their enjoyment of healthy foods. Pick the right products. To create a family-friendly menu, consider an option like Aqua Star’s Cutting Board meal kits, a selection of 10 recipes that include everything a family needs to prepare a tasty, healthy meal. Selections include tacos, flatbreads and comfort favorites. With pre-portioned ingredients for quick preparation and cleanup, they make it easy for parents and kids to create their own restaurant-quality meals. Eat at home. Eating out often can drive unhealthy eat-
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The Church of Messiah Giving Some Fresh Help to Chester
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By Grace Maguire here are many ways we see communities coming together and helping one another, and within Chester, The Church of Messiah has been providing help from their garden. Starting back in 2010, reverend Margaret Otterburn and other church members were introduced to the idea of a community garden. The thought that they could grow their outreach to the community and help the people around them in a new and fresh way caused Otterburn and a church member, Frank, to create the garden that is still there today. “It’s just wonderful,” Otterburn spoke about the growth of the garden. Between 2010 and the present, the garden had a growth spurt when a local boy scout was looking for a community beneficial project. He set to work on expanding the garden, and it is currently a plot of land of 15’ by 10’. Those feet are taken up by raised boxes and soil that green thumb, Community Gardener Frank created. Reverend Otterburn likes to say that “Frank was creative” when designing the garden and creating an efficient area to grow the most produce. Frank enjoys the work he puts into it, and Otterburn, along with the rest of the community, couldn’t be happier, “We all
love that he does it,” She stated. While the growing season may change each year, The Church of Messiah likes to stick between May and September to grow and donate their produce. The Church has its hands in many community gardens around the area of Chester, including the Chester Community Garden and others around the town. Though, in their own garden, they tend to stay with the same product each year. From cucumbers, herbs, squash, and “plenty of tomatoes,” Reverend Otterburn put it, there is always lots of produce to go around. Beans or cherry tomatoes may also be planted depending on the soil and weather. Reverend Otterburn and green thumb Frank like to try many options and different food choices. The Church of Messiah makes sure that none of their produce is gone to waste, donating to local food pantries across the town. The Chester and Washington Township pantries are given their growth as well as Homeless Solutions and Roxbury Food Pantry. During the gardening season, Reverend Otterburn has a routine she likes to stick to when donating their produce, “I pick the produce on a Saturday, bless it on a Sunday, and one of our members takes it to the food pantry on Monday.” This routine
ensures that the pantries are getting fresh and cared for produce for the community, and each batch has a special blessing from the Church itself. While Community Gardener Frank and Reverend Otterburn handle many of the tasks within the garden, volunteers are always welcome. A pair of extra hands will never hurt between the Church of Messiah Community Garden and the other commu-
nity gardens the church helps in. “There is plenty of opportunities if you like gardening and like helping,” Reverend Otterburn pitched. Many tasks like digging, cleaning up, and “a lot of weeding,” Reverend said. Each garden that the Church of Messiah tends to could always need some extra help, and Otterburn leaves that door open for anyone interested in volunteering in the growing months.
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I Remember Mom: The Blessing of the Pink Sprinkling Can
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By Richard Mabey Jr. n early February of 2003, my mom, Janet Kemmerer Mabey, had just turned 70. It was only the month before that Mom had an eight-hour brain surgery to fill an arterial aneurysm in the Circle of Willis. So, in early February we had a big party for Mom. It served a dual purpose. First, for family and friends to unite to congratulate Mom on her successful brain surgery. And then secondly, to celebrate Mom’s 70th birthday. It was a most wonderful time, a joyous moment, a time for friends and relatives to fellowship and break bread with one another. At Mom’s birthday, there was this little card table set up that abounded with gifts. One of the gifts that Mom received that day was a pink sprinkling can. I confess that I do not remember who gave the sprinkling can to Mom that day. Something I deeply regret now. To say that this pink sprinkling can inspired Mom, is quite an understatement. When Spring Time came, Mom put her new sprinkling can to good work. For throughout the entire front yard, westward side yard, and backyard of the old Mabey Homestead, Mom planted a most breath-taking array of flowers. What I remember most, is the little patch of tulips that Mom planted on our westward side yard. At the time, I was working at an ad agency in East Hanover. I had the benefit that the ad agency began shop at nine o’clock. It was the first job that I had ever had that didn’t begin work at eight o’clock. I remember so very well, just before I would leave for work, Mom would be filling her sprinkling can with water, while humming “Amazing Grace”
most of the time. It is simply a most cherished memory that I hold in my heart, of my beloved mother. As I would drive up Mabey Lane to Route 202, each weekday morning, I would see Mom gently sprinkling water upon the cluster of tulips. We would wave to each other, as I awaited for a break in traffic to begin my journey to work each morning. As simple as this true-life tale is, it holds a most precious and loving memory in the deepest chords of my heart. To this day, I do not know who gave Mom the sprinkling water can for her 70th birthday. However, I do know that it provided a source of great joy to my mom. Whoever gave the sprinkling can to Mom, knew that her outdoor flower gardens were very near and dear to Mom’s heart. I’m all for giving a person one of those gift cards for a restaurant or store. It does give the person the chance to choose what they want to buy at a store or order at a restaurant. However, there’s a lot to be said about sitting down and thinking about purchasing a special gift to give a loved one. I know that this little story will have the chance to be read by many. Perhaps, the very person who gave Mom the sprinkling can will read this little true-life tale. And then maybe the mystery of who actually did give Mom that dear and precious gift will be solved. Stranger things have happened. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: I Remember Mom.
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Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day with “Our Song”
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By Henry M. Holden ebruary 14, Valentine’s Day, is a day dedicated to love. Love means caring for someone, putting their desires before your own, and having a real interest in their pleasure. The thing about romantic love is many of us find it hard to put it into words, and brain chemistry plays a role. High levels of dopamine and a related hormone, norepinephrine, are released during attraction. These chemicals make us giddy, energetic, and euphoric, even leading to decreased appetite and insomnia – which means you can be so “in love” that you can’t eat and can’t sleep, and your heart skips so many beats. Expressing love is perfect for anniversaries, weddings, engagement parties, Valentine’s Day, or for no special reason. One way is to “adopt” a song that the two of you heard together, perhaps on your first date and that will be your “Our Song.” Author Nicholas Sparks expressed it one way. “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.” — The Notebook Poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning defined love a different way. “I love you not only for
what you are but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.” “The First Time, Ever I Saw Your Face,” was written by Ewan MacColl and over the years performed by many artists. One of the best versions of this love song was performed by Roberta Flack. “The first time, ever I saw your face, I thought the sun rose in your eyes, and the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave to the dark, and the endless sky…” These are both skillful lyrics and provoke powerful love emotions. Okay, you are not a song writer, but fortunately, these inspirational love lyrics will make finding new ways to say “I love you” a lot easier. Find a song that you feel says what you want to say, one that communicates your feelings and pass it on to that special person. There are few vocalists that can wrap their song in velvet and whose voice will caress your heart. Etta James and “At Last” has one of those voices. At last, My love has come along. My lonely days are over. And life is like a song.
At last the skies above are blue. My heart was wrapped up in clover. The night I looked at you. Perhaps you want to express how much you mean to the other person and how far you will take that love. Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Waters,” is one way “When you’re weary, feeling small, When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all I’m on your side. Oh, when times get rough and friends just can’t be found, Like a bridge over troubled waters I will lay me down…” The Righteous Brothers – “Unchained Melody” is a romantic composition of everlasting love. A type of love so strong; one that connects two souls, so deeply in tune, with the spirit of each other. “Woah, my love, my darling, I’ve hungered for your touch, A long, lonely time, And time goes by so slowly, And time can do so much, Are you still mine? I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me.” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” - Aerosmith. The song is about treasuring every moment spent with another person. “I could stay awake just to hear you breathing, Watch you smile while you are sleeping, While you’re far away and dream-
“Cuddles” is waiting for his/her big day in February. (Photo: Henry M. Holden)
ing, I could spend my life in this sweet surrender.” Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” - The person is part of your support system and without them you could not succeed. “Did you ever know that you’re my continued on page 30
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Morristown Rotary Celebrates Its Centennial
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By Steve Sears 022 is a big year for the Morristown Rotary Club. 100 years ago last month, an initial information meeting for a formation of a Morristown Rotary was held at the home of automobile dealer, Thomas Wiss, and a year-long centennial celebration is currently happening. A Centennial Gala is scheduled for May 21 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum. “There are some things which have already been done,” says Aaron Oliver, Public Relations Director for the Morristown Rotary Club. “We had the groundbreaking of a multipurpose pavilion at Lidgerwood Park. It’s under construction. The Rotary Club donated $90,000 to the town of Morristown for the construction of the pavilion.” The ribbon cutting will be held on May 22. “It’s a neat pavilion, and it’s going to focus on the different areas we highlight as far as our services to Morristown, and those six areas are youth, education, veterans, hunger, health, and culture.” Commemorative bricks can be purchased which can be adorned with names of loved ones or special messages, and placed in the area of choice at the pavilion. The Morristown Rotary this year will also be highlighting other service projects and ways that they help the community as well. “We have a real robust programming that
we do,” Oliver says. “We started a program during the pandemic called Operation Hunger. We’ve been awarded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority under their Sustain & Serve NJ program. We recently got a grant for $240,000 to work with local restaurants to provide meals, and we work with other organizations like Homeless Solutions and Table of Hope. This past holiday season, we collected gifts for the Jersey Battered Women’s Services and Deirdre’s House in Morristown, and we also volunteer with veterans. We have the Homeless Veterans Program with the Lyons VA Medical Center, and we work with other area rotary clubs to collect goods for the homeless veterans and bring them food, clothes, and things like that. There’s a lot we do in the community.” The Morristown Rotary Club currently has 59 members, but according to Oliver, that number is growing. “We’re getting diverse membership from around the county as well, and it’s just a great year for our rotary club. We get to highlight the things we do and the communities we serve. We’re pretty excited. We typically have two meetings every Wednesday (currently Zoom meetings), and we’re even looking to expand to a third breakfast meeting, which is actually what we had before. We’ve certainly built and grown over the years.” The Morristown Rotary Club is open to
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new members. “We’re really revitalizing our membership and sponsorship program,” Oliver states. “We’re getting a lot of new members, but we want to make sure that they’re plugged in into areas of interest. We’re starting a program to help cultivate that, to help keep people engaged in the program as well. Guests are welcome at any of our meetings to see what we’re about. But certainly, anyone’s welcome, and we’re happy to get them involved and engaged in the membership process.” The Morristown Rotary Club will contin-
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ue in year 100 what it has done the past 99: continuing its great community care and service, while also reaching out to other areas of need. “One of the things I love about the Morristown Rotary Club is that it’s really a can-do organization of, yes, professionals, but also of new members and residents,” Oliver says. “When an idea is presented, the question is, ‘Okay, how can we get this accomplished?’” For more information about the Morristown Rotary Club and its history, visit their website at www.morristownrotary.org.
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The Moving Wall Coming to County College of Morris in July
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By Steve Sears he Moving Wall”, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., for over 30 years has traveled our great nation, and this summer it makes a four day stop at County College of Morris. Bill Menzel, Vice-Commander of Randolph VFW Post 7333, speaks about the 280foot wall, which will be unveiled shortly after Independence Day, from July 8 thru the 10th, 2022. “It’s been around and it’s been rebuilt. It’s not the same wall that they started with.” “The Moving Wall” has in the past been on display in Essex and Sussex counties, but never in Morris County. “We expect somewhere between 20 and 30,000 visitors over three days,” Menzel says. The wall arrives and will be set up on the 7th, and will be available for public viewing from the 8th to the 10th. Menzel explains the proceedings. “The 8th is where we will have our opening. There will be some ceremonies and readings, and then the 9th will be the grand opening for the major speeches. And, of course, every day we’ll have a rifle salute to the National Anthem, and playing taps at night. It will be a 24-hour program, and then the 10th will be the closing ceremony. It’s just three days that the public can access it.” The wall will be taken down on the 11th. Menzel also men-
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tions that there is a special outreach to all the Gold Star families in Morris County and New Jersey. “We’ll be making a special effort to honor them.” Vietnam Combat Veterans, Ltd. of White Pine, Michigan manages “The Moving Wall.” “They create a schedule every year,” says Menzel of the group. “One of the reasons why we’re working with the county college is because they’re providing a lot of the financial support in the sense of helping with putting up the walkways and providing security and printing programs. It’s really a very strong sponsorship that they’re providing for this program.” Menzel also recognizes the support of Senator Anthony Bucco, Assemblyman Brian Bergen, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Randolph Township Mayor Marie Potter and the township council, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and the participation of the American Legion, the Red Cross, the Vet Center - which is part of the Veterans Administration, Disabled Veterans of America, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. “All these veteran’s groups will be participating to some degree or another in this program. It’s a real strong community effort,” Menzel says. VFW Post 7333 was founded after World War II, and it serves Randolph, Dover, Mendham, Mine Hill and Chester. The mis-
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sion statement is as follows: Our mission is to help represent the Veterans who have fought in foreign wars in the communities we serve. Our goals are to support our Veterans when they need assistance, to maintain a relationship of respect and trust with our communities, to encourage patriotism and to honor our Fallen and current military. “We welcome veterans from any kind of foreign war action. If you were under fire someplace outside of the United States,” Menzel says, “we welcome you.” Any donations made on the VFW Post 7333 website (www.VFWPost7333.org) will be used to support “The Moving Wall” pro-
gram, and there’s also an opportunity to sign up to be a volunteer for the event. “We have over 30 volunteers that are going to be part of the process,” Menzel explains. “You need people to guide people to the wall and help them find a name. You need at least a staff of 10 people available at any given point in time. It’s going to be in shifts, three shifts a day. You also need people to put up the wall and take down the wall. The Warriors’ Watch Riders escort the trucks when they arrive and they help put up the wall.” Visit www.themovingwall.org for more information.
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orthern New Jersey Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) and now America’s Boating Club, will offer the New Jersey State Police, Marine Services Bureau approved Boating Safety Course at James Caldwell High School from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The course taught by certified instructors licensed by the State of NJ, and which meets all the mandatory requirements necessary for obtaining your New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate, will run every Wednesday evening for six weeks which includes a night for review, and a night for the re-
quired state examination. The cost of the course is $90.00. Legislation in the state of New Jersey was passed a number of years ago requiring all boaters, 16 years of age or older, operating a power driven vessel including a personal watercraft (PWC), to complete a boating safety course. The legislation requires a minimum of eight hours of instruction with at least six hours of in-classroom study, homework, and a proctored examination. Those successfully completing the course will receive a New Jersey Marine State Police certificate that must be in the operator’s possession when on the waters of the state. Failure to exhibit the certificate
Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day... continued from page 26 hero? And everything I would like to be, I can fly higher than an eagle, For you are the wind beneath my wings.” “You Raise Me Up” Josh Groban In 2004, Josh Groban’s version of “You Raise Me Up” was played more than 500,000 times on radio, topping the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts for 6 weeks. “You raise me up so I can stand on mountains, You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas, I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raise me up to more than I can be.” Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You” While remaining at the top of the charts for months after its introduction, it is now considered one of the finest love songs ever written (by Dolly Parton) even though it is filled with bittersweet memories. I hope life treats you kind. And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of.
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And I’m wishing you joy and happiness. But above all this, I wish you love’ “The Twelfth of Never “- Johnny Mathis The Twelfth of Never is an expression that defines the date of a future event that will never happen. In this song, the singer uses the phrase to explain that his love will last forever. A Timeless silky perfect voice, a true star, Mathis brought such joy to millions around this planet. “You ask how much I need you, must I explain? I need you, oh my darling, like roses need rain. You ask how long I’ll love you; I’ll tell you true: Until the twelfth of never, I’ll still be loving you.” Brain chemistry and love songs may get love started, but the real keys to lasting relationships are found in your heart and soul. Listen to the full lyrics of any of these songs, on YouTube.
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