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A Christmas Story

May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter

By Richard Mabey Jr. he Christmas of 1962 showed me the kindness and appreciation of a dear and kind friend and classmate. I was nine years old and in Mrs. Jacobchick’s fourth grade class. I sat in the middle of the classroom, Pamela Rawlings sat next to me. In early December, Mrs. Jacobchick had all of us draw names from a shoebox. As if the odds were a million to one, I chose my old best friend, Stuart Steinhauser. Unbeknownst to me, Pamela Rawlings picked my name from the box of folded papers. I remember that I bought eight comic books for Stuart. I am positive that two of them were Batman and Superman titles. I’m pretty sure that two other comic books were Flash and Superboy. I’m not sure at all, about the other four comic book titles. I remember in early December, walking home from school, and I had a whole, paper dollar in my pants pocket. I went into Moe’s Sweet Shop, with the intent to buy comics for Stuart. I remember it being such a magical moment in time. I had never bought eight comic books, at one time, any other time in my entire life. It was just a monumental moment. I remember when I carried the stack of eight comic books to Moe’s cash register. It’s so funny, the things

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1962 was very much representative of the height of the era of the baby boomers. I remember that there were well over 35 children in Mrs. Jacobchick’s fourth grade class. Although this is not a photo of my fourth-grade class, it is amazingly close to how that classroom looked.

you remember. I remember Moe saying to me that it looked like I was going to read a lot of comic books that night. I confessed that I did read all of those eight comic books, before I wrapped them up in brightly colored Christmas wrapping paper for my old friend, Stuart. For the next few weeks in December, I wondered and wondered who could have picked my name from Mrs. Jacobchick’s shoe box of hand-written names. What I was about to find out, as to who picked my name from the box, would touch my heart, all so very dearly. In 1962, Christmas fell on a Tuesday, which meant that more than likely Mrs. Jacobchick had us exchange gifts on the Friday before Christmas, since we probably had the entire next week off from school.

Our little fourth grade Christmas party was a happy and joyful little celebration. My mom was the Class Mother for our class. Mom had baked a lot of Christmas cookies for our little party. And we had plenty of apple juice to drink. My mom did come to the little party, to help Mrs. Jacobchick hand out the cookies and pour the apple juice for the children. I was lost for words when Pamela Rawlings looked at me, from her desk which was right across from me, and simply said “Merry Christmas, Richie!” And I then said “Merry Christmas” to Pamela. Then Pamela handed me a colorfully wrapped Christmas gift. It all felt like a dream! Cute Pamela Rawlings was the one who picked my name from the shoebox, vastly full of hand-written

names. I remember thinking to myself, “of all the names in that were in that shoebox, sweet Pamela Rawlings chose my name! It was a religious experience for me! I just sat there looking at Pamela’s gift for me. I remember Pamela saying to me, “Richie, aren’t you going to open it?” And, I think I said something like, “oh, yea, open it up, right….” I carefully removed the brightly colored wrapping paper from Pamela’s gift. And, lo and behold, there it was, a handmade pencil holder. Obviously it was constructed from a soup can or a vegetable can of some kind. The tin can was carefully covered with colorful construction paper. All the while I was looking at that beautiful homemade pencil continued on page 9

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A Man of The People: Herb Palmer Jr.

By Grace Maguire erb Palmer Jr. is a man that has worn many hats in his time. From author, vlogger, marketer, to producer, Palmer Jr. has created a name for himself in more ways than one. While the journey of becoming the man he is today was not set in stone, he couldn’t be more proud of what he has accomplished within himself and the state of New Jersey. Starting back in 2007, Palmer Jr. wrote the self-exploration book, The Lobster and The Chicken. The book was the first step in his journey of success as the book covered topics of one’s spiritual journey and pathway to becoming their best selves. One of the main characters, The Lobster, is based on himself and his ideas at the time, “I literally had the visual of myself being boiled in a lobster pot, I’m a lobster,” while the other characters were friends he met along the way. Writing this book encouraged Palmer Jr. to deep dive into the world of creation and marketing. To get the book off the ground, he needed to find a way to market it and get it in the eyes of his audience. That is where the idea of creating a YouTube channel for himself and his brand was born. Sticking with his brand of being The

Lobster, Palmer Jr. made the YouTube Channel, Lobster Lab Media. His goal was to create a platform to raise awareness of his book and his goals while also helping other small businesses and entrepreneurs market their products. His page is full of educational videos about landmarks in New Jersey, marketing tips and tricks, and even read-throughs of his book. He has created videos showing off towns such as Montville, Morristown, Rockaway, and Parsippany. Palmer Jr. stated his motivation for such videos is “For educating people and letting them see the area,” He wants people from anywhere to see the beauty of New Jersey and its sites. Palmer Jr.’s newest video added another destination to his list, Cedar Lake. This video took place within a beautiful lake house on the market, where he talks about the area, the community, and the land. As he was recording, Palmer Jr. happened to stumble upon a locked briefcase on the trail around the home. While this wasn’t his first vision for the video, the story behind the briefcase is what stole the story. “I’m an optimist. Maybe it is full of dog poo, but maybe it is full of silver, or gold, or old comic books,” This simple briefcase opened up an array of inspiration

that Palmer Jr. likes to spread to his audience. “Take the opportunities when they show up,” The creator added. In the end, the briefcase was filled with old shingles. However, Palmer Jr. liked to think that this was just another amazing opportunity to never pass up on your journey to success. He loves the chance to show off the state he loves and show people outside of it the wonders it can bring to them. Palmer Jr. hopes to create more videos, such as his new Cedar Lake video, to help continue showcasing New Jersey’s wonders. With these videos, he looks to connect with local businesses, realtors, and creators to help them grow in the field and become the best versions of themselves. He wants to touch on more places within Denville, such as Rainbow Lake and Main Street. He has many new ideas and doors to explore following his new video for Cedar Lake. Palmer Jr. has been on a 30-year personal journey, and each day is still another lesson to learn and another success to reach. “Success for me is when you get up in the morning and look back into the mirror and you really, at a core soul level, like the person looking back, you’re successful,” In the end, Palmer Jr. truly wants to see the peo-

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Denville Man Inaugurated as Caldwell University’s Ninth President

By Gary Simeone r. Matthew Whelan was officially inaugurated as the new President of Caldwell University last month. He became the ninth president of the Division II University, and is also the school’s first male lay president. He was sworn in as president of Caldwell on July 1st, 2020. Dr. Whelan has served in the higher education field for over thirty-five years, working in various capacities at schools and universities throughout the tristate area. “I was inaugurated a few weeks ago, but was officially sworn in on July 1st. The reason for the gap was COVID related, but I like to jokingly tell people that they were taking me for a test drive,” said Dr. Whelan. “I’ve taken over at a time when higher education is facing a lot of disruption for a multitude of reasons, and my plan is to have all of us come together to form a cohesive community.” He said that he is happy to end his career in the type of place where he began his career in higher education. “I began my career at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, which is a small school very similar to Caldwell. From there I’ve worked at various schools, including William Paterson, St. John’s University, Hofstra University, and at Stony Brook on Long Island for the past fifteen years. At Stony Brook I served as Vice President for University Enrollment Strategy and Relationship Development, working in the areas of student affairs, undergraduate admissions, financial aid, fundraising, facilities and on other key initiatives.” Dr. Whelan brings a multitude of experience from other roles he served working at both

catholic and public institutions. He served as the Director of Admissions & Enrollment at St. John’s and as Counselor to the Dean of Admissions at Hofstra University. In his role as President of Caldwell, Dr. Whelan said he hopes to continue to build on the legacy of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, who founded the school in 1939. “Their overarching theme, and what I hope to continue to build on is the education of students in the liberal arts and professional programs, to have them think critically, pursue truth, and contribute to a just society, which encapsulates their mission statement. I want to stick to our core values, which are respect, integrity, excellence in the community and sound academic, athletic and social programs. I want our students to become good, engaged citizens when they graduate and go out into the real world.” Caldwell is a relatively small school, which holds 2200 students, including 1700 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. There are currently 600 students who live on campus. “When COVID first hit, it reduced our density on campus, but I’m happy to say we never closed our doors to students or went fully remote. We were able to manage safely in a COVID environment. My hope is to build us back up to full capacity by next year.” Dr. Whelan was born and raised in Denville. He attended St. Mary’s School and Morris Catholic High School and was a student at Mercyhurst University. He and his wife, Kathy, are familiar with the area, as Caldwell was the first town they live in after they were married. The couple have three daughters and a three-year-old border collie, named Lucy.

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Denville Seafood Celebrates 70 Years

By Steve Sears n November 29, 1951, the late Anthony Aguanno decided to enter the seafood business. His son Joe, one of the current proprietors of Denville Seafood, tells the tale. “Legend has it that at one point, while working as a butcher for the A&P, somehow a box of fish got dropped off, and the head butcher told my dad to clean it. He did, and the head butcher said to him, ‘Hey, you have a knack for fish. You should open a fish store.’” The elder Aguanno took that advice, and opened his business on Main Street, eventually moving to the current location at 61 Broadway. Denville Seafood became an innovator in the township. They were the first to offer outdoor dining for customers (during the yearly sidewalk sales), which eventually expanded to in season as well. Initially just a fish market, the business had counter seating and a few tables. In 1979, a fire caused Denville Seafood to close, and renovations unveiled an expanded fish market and new restaurant. In 2001, the Aguannos bought the adjacent building (59 Broadway), and expanded the

restaurant into half of that structure’s first floor. After Hurricane Irene hammered Denville in 2011, the family took over the rest of the first floor, and the restaurant grew even larger. It currently seats 65 indoors, 25 outdoors. Called Codmother’s Café, it is lovingly named for the late Ann Aguanno, wife of Anthony. “We’ve been here for a while,” Aguanno says. His sister, Mary, is on site full-time as well, and another sister, Amy, a West Orange school teacher, also helps out when she can. “There’s definitely a lot of pride involved, knowing what’s here.” Aguanno, now 56, says Denville Seafood is a true family business. “We have a third generation that is working here. One thing that we’ve been successful in doing is changing with the needs of our customers. We started out way back when it was just a fish market, and then slowly grew into the restaurant that we are now. But the fish is still our mainstay. It’s what we do.” Aguanno rises early throughout the year on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and heads to New York City’s Fulton Fish Market, selecting only the freshest fish for

his customers. “What sets us apart from other restaurants, fish restaurants, even other fish markets,” he claims, “is the fact that we do our own buying. We’re the ones that go in, we pick the fish that we want,

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Denville Seafood Celebrates...

Christmas Story... continued from front page holder, I kept thinking to myself, “Pamela Rawlings made a pencil holder for me… me….. me!” I thanked Pamela. She asked me if I liked it and I told her that I just loved it. I then turned to my left-hand side, looking toward the back of the classroom, Stuart was looking at the covers of his eight comic books. He sent me a big thumbs up, along with a big smile. It was such a memorable little classroom Christmas party. Here’s the amazing thing. I still keep in

touch with my old friend, Stuart. And, just a few years ago, I was reunited with my old friend, Pamela, through a common friend. The odds were a million to one that Pamela and I were able to find each other, after having lost touch with each for a little over 45 years! The friends of early childhood are truly, the dear and beloved friends. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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continued from page 8 and we sell it either retail or in the dining room.” And his dad is often in the back of his mind during those wee morning hours. “He was always challenging me to get the best I can get, and there are times I’m looking at something and I’m like, ‘Would he accept that?’ He taught me what to look for and what to buy. It’s definitely in the back of my mind.” Mary prepares daily specials for customers, as well as soups, salads, and sauces. “Of our mainstay normal menu items that we sell, salmon has got to be up there as one of the top items, and scallops are way up there,” Aguanno says. “Our menu is so extensive. Everything we have and showcase, we sell, and we sell a lot of items multiple ways. You can get fried flounder or broiled flounder as lunch or dinner; you

can get either one of them on sandwiches or we can stuff them. We probably have 75 items on our menu every day. Everything on the menu is great.” Visitors to the fresh seafood market, when shopping and making a purchase, can ask the best way to prepare it. Denville Seafood personnel are equipped with that knowledge, and avail themselves to offer recipes. Aguanno, who would like to see Denville Seafood do more catering, is asked to sum up the 70 years. “Fulfilling,” he proudly states. “And Denville is a great town. It’s extremely community oriented. Whenever somebody is down, whether it be an individual or a group or business or whatever, the town really rallies behind them.” For more information about the history of Denville Seafood and to view a full menu, visit www.denvilleseafood.com.

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The Railroad That Wasn’t in Morris County

By Henry M. Holden he Underground Railroad is an epic American story featuring the forces of righteousness against evil, locked in a moral combat. The fight would eventually eliminate one of the greatest expressions of inhumanity: the ownership of one human by another. In the years up to the start of the American Civil War (1861), New Jersey was a major route for slaves escaping their masters in the South. The legendary Underground Railroad (UGRR), which was neither underground nor a railroad, is preserved today at sites throughout the region including Morris County. Most Underground Railroad fugitive slaves came from Kentucky, Missouri, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Most were males between the ages of 15 and 30, who traveled alone, by foot, horseback, wagon, stagecoach, train, and boat—and at night, often guided by the North Star. While most people have heard of the Underground Railroad, few people know that it came as far north as Sussex County. Most UGRR books list Jersey City as the railroad terminus. There were people like Harriet Tubman who was a major figure in the Abolitionist movement. Maryland put a $40,000 bounty for her capture because she encouraged and strongly advocated freedom for the African slaves. She is credited with helping over 300 slaves reach freedom. She was never apprehended. There was always a bounty on the head of the runaway slave, from $50 to $500, depending on the value of the slave as a chattel, as was the horse. Until the outbreak of the Civil War, New Jersey continued to bear witness to the presence of runaway slaves. However, with the passage in 1804 of the New Jersey Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, these fugitives saw New Jersey as part of the “Promised Land,” where they escaped their master’s lash, or worse. There are several sites in Morris County which are documented by the New Jersey Historical Commission and listed as “Communities with extant Underground Railroad Sites.” Boonton and Boonton Township are two sites that are preserved. One of the more conspicuous stops on the Underground Railroad was the Boonton home of abolitionist Dr. John Grimes. There, at the corner of Main and Liberty streets, the doctor harbored fugitive slaves, according to Grimes’ 1875 obituary in The Jerseyman. The railroad’s “Boonton Station,” is now home to a commercial business, and never was underground. Boonton was an epicenter of anti-slav-

ery work. It was considered an important Underground Railroad link in the New Jersey chain that moved some 40,000 slaves north to freedom in Canada. Grimes lived there while publishing his monthly newspaper, The New Jersey Freeman, an abolitionist newspaper, and he sheltered runaway slaves in his home. The Grimes Homestead, in Mountain Lakes, is one of the few documented physical remnants of the UGRR, and the Abolition movement of the 19th century in New Jersey. Near Grimes’ home, in neighboring Boonton Township, is another station, the Powerville Hotel. It was owned by Nathan Hopkins, whose son Charles became involved in the railroad as a teenager. He chronicled his Underground Railroad experiences in the 1910 publication Boonton: Gem of the Mountain, which identified individuals and communities involved in the Boonton area’s Underground Railroad. Hopkins indicated there were Underground Stations at Rockaway, Dover, Pequannock, Newfoundland, Stockholm, Canistear and Charlotteburg, areas at the convergence of Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. In the Northeastern part of the state, in Morris County, are Dover, Rockaway, Pompton Plaines, which were UGRR communities. However, there was no town called Randolph, until it was split off from Mendham in 1805, and it is there where a UGRR site and a probable extant building remains. For decades a rumor floated that the (Quaker) Friends Meeting House (circa 1757) in Randolph was an Underground Railroad station. James Brotherton, a member of one of the founding families, speaking of his father Richard in A History of Randolph said, “Richard was a kindly man, often helping those in need. He felt that slavery was a great wrong and his house, along with the Quaker Meeting House became one of the stops on the Underground Railroad…” The popular story states that fugitive slaves on the way to freedom in Canada, would stop and rest at the Brotherton house. Richard would feed them, clothe them, and give them a little ready cash, according to his son. To protect these unfortunate persons from search and seizure by authorities, a secret passage from the Brotherton house to the Quaker Friends Meeting House supposedly existed. With the physical altering of the landscape by developers, it may never be known where exactly that secret passage was. Should the authorities enter the meeting house itself, with or without respect

for the sanctuary, fugitive slaves could be concealed in the gallery with the “shutters” closed, or in a space under the seat where the elders sat. No fugitive slave was ever reportedly recovered, and the number of slaves sheltered at the Friends Meeting house remains unknown. The story is derived from Richard Brotherton, who is later repeated as a Newark News feature story. Today, the Brotherton house is gone, replaced by apartment houses. It is reasonable, based on the proximity of the apartment houses to the Friends Meeting House, that was within walking distance of the Brotherton house. Those slaves who were not rescued by the Underground Railroad would have to wait until the end of the Civil War and the ratification of the 13th Amendment, on December 6, 1865, for their freedom. The Underground Railroad was for the slaves who had escaped the terror of recapture, an opportunity to befriend people who were sympathetic to their plight, and to live free.

The fear that traveled with the runaways was being captured and returned to the slave auction block. (Library of Congress)

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Creative Gift Ideas for Children

eeing a child’s face light up with excitement during the holiday season is a sight that can bring feelings of joy to everyone gathered around to celebrate. Though many wish lists are filled with tech gadgets and gizmos, gifts that allow kids to explore their artistic sides and foster imaginative play are still popular picks as well. For example, options like these from the Crayola Scribble Scrubbie line can spark young imaginations and encourage children to express themselves creatively and colorfully. A perfect option for animal lovers, these themed playsets allow girls and boys to unlock endless hours of playful fun as they color, wash and color their pets again. Find more inspiration for presents that allow kids to create colorful memories this holiday season at crayola.com/product-feature/scribble-scrubbie-pets. Reimagine Underwater Animals Take your gift giving off the beaten bath this year and help kids dive into adventure with an award-winning present like the Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Ocean Pets Lagoon Playset. Young Explorers can add bright, fun designs to shark, octopus, whale and clownfish pets. Using the six included washable markers, children can color and customize the ocean

pets for nearly endless underwater imagination. Then simply dip the pets in the kid-powered lagoon shower to wash in style before recoloring and playing again and again. Colorful Pet Fun in the Clouds With colored pets for added fun and excitement, kids can take imaginative play to new environments this holiday season with an option like the Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets Cloud Clubhouse. The set includes Crayola’s most recent innovation: colored pets. Featuring a Uni-Owl and Uni-Koala as well as a rainbow slide, a rainwater shower, three washable markers and a cloud environment that doubles as a storage solution, the entire collection is washable so children can color and customize then wash and color again. (Family Features)

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CFR’s Third Annual SHINE Gala Will Honor Four Professionals As ‘Educator Of The Year’

By Ashley McCann hild & Family Resources (CFR) is hosting their Third Annual S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year Awards Gala, where they will honor four deserving professionals as Educator of the Year, while raising money for their organization. The S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Helps, Inspires, Nurtures, and Excels) Award will acknowledge educators in Morris County who have made a significant impact, going above and beyond to motivate and inspire their students. “We find education important, starting straight out of the womb,” said Rebecca Sherrod, Executive Director of Child & Family Resources. “Children develop more in the first five years of their life than they do any other time throughout their life. So it’s really important that we acknowledge educators throughout these children’s lives, which is how we came up with the S.H.I.N.E. Awards.” The gala honors not just school teachers, but also child care providers, professors, principals, before or after school staff, safety officers, guidance counselors, aides, and anyone who works with children and families in any capacity. They have been nominated online by students and members of the Morris County community, and will then receive final votes from the CFR board. An educator from several different categories will win, including early education (birth to five years old), school district (pre-k to high school), and higher education (local college). A fourth category has also been added on for this year’s gala. The new category will hon-

or someone in a corporate setting who works closely with educators or children. The gala will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes. The night will consist of a cocktail hour, a live band, a silent auction, dinner, a slideshow, and the awards. “Education will always have a special place in all of our hearts, no matter what type of school you went to.” Sherrod said. “It will be a fun night to learn more about education, to network with people and to get to know people in your community, so I would definitely encourage anyone to come.” Tickets can be purchased for $89 on eventbrite.com by searching “SHINE Educator of the Year.” Sponsorship packages can be purchased on CFR’s website at cfrmorris.org/s-hi-n-e-award. All proceeds go to Child & Family Resources and their efforts to support the development of children and strengthen their families. In addition to honoring educators, the gala will also be a celebration of Child & Family Resources’ 50th anniversary. For the past 50 years, CFR has been providing many different services for Morris County, including childcare assistance, childcare provider trainings, CPR training, parenting coaching, and more. They also have a diaper bank for families in need of diapers for their young children, holiday shops for low-income families to receive gifts for their kids, and a back to school event to distribute school supplies. They even offered emergency childcare during the pandemic. To learn more about CFR and how they help children and families in the community, visit cfrmorris.org.

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By Peter Zablocki osiah Hall stood motionless, darkness around him. From atop Beacon Mountain he could see for miles. He knew this land. The hills, the plains, and the farms with homes resembling dark specs on an otherwise flawless canvas. It was the night of June 23rd, 1780, and around him was his hometown, Denville. He strained his eyes but did not see what he was looking for. News of a battle waging in nearby Springfield had arrived in the town that morning. Below the hill upon which Mr. Hall and his compatriots labored, many locals anxiously awaited his signal. As Josiah looked towards distant Springfield, he was startled by an excited dispatch rider galloping his horse up the hill towards him. And then he saw it himself. A dull red glare lighting the sky in the distance. He instantly ordered the prepared stack of brush in the shape of a pyramid to be set ablaze. As young men hurried around him throwing wet leaves on the fire to facilitate bigger smoke, Mr. Hall resumed his watch. Only the presence of two fires meant victory, and to his dismay, Josiah was still merely seeing one. “Morris County’s proudest boast is that no redcoat ever stepped on her soil ex-

cept as a prisoner of war,” said one-time Supreme Court Justice, Mahlon Pitney. That does not mean that the British never tried. In fact, the inhabitants of this area had a good reason to worry. In Denville Township alone, there were four known forges before the Revolutionary War, one each at Shongum, Ninkey Pond, Cold-Rain and Franklin, all on the Den Brook. Most of the iron ore also came from nearby Mine Hill and Rockaway’s Hibernia. This supply of iron essential for cannon balls, together with the powder plants at Chatham and Mt. Tabor, were all very tempting for the British. As such, and because of the lack of proper means of communication,

even were transported to a place designed to hide them safely until the threat had passed. The “Hog Rock,” or “Hog Pen” was located near “Rockaway Valley,” with many kids still finding corn cobs, dishes, and pieces of iron in the area nearly two centuries later. Once moved to the secret location, the people and animals would stay there for several days until a dispatcher would arrive with the news that it was safe to return. The Beacon Mountain (today “Hill”) managed throughout the war by Captain Josiah Hall – a Denville resident and the Colonists devised a plan an officer in the American in which they used the old Revolution – was selected Native American system of as one of the 23 beacons for fire and smoke beacons to its easy visibility. This was transmit information. When regardless of it not being British forces advanced the tallest peak in the vicintowards the area, twen- ity. ty-three mountain peaks Josiah’s men lit the beawould light up one by one con and waited, staring at all across the state in warn- the sole light coming from ing. Their smoke and fire a distant mountain. Then a would be seen for miles. second glimmer grew and On that June night, the flamed on the peak. A big were Denville of citizens smile lit up Mr. Hall’s face. frightened. It was well He did not need to give the known that the British and order to light the second Hessian forces advanc- beacon, his assistants were ing towards them through already at it. Down below, Springfield were quick to many people exhaled. Their steal, plunder, and burn homes would be safe after wherever they went af- all. But it was not time to ter the conclusion of each celebrate just yet. The fires battle. Following an estab- at Beacon Hill grew bigger lished protocol, Denville’s continued on page 11 hogs, sheep, cows – and

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Springﬁeld Man Writes Other’s Stories with LifeStory Memoir

By Steve Sears or 43-year-old Richard Squires, Thanksgiving of 2015 will always be special. That very Thursday, his Grandpa Ben asked Squires when he was going to write a story about him. Squires embraced and embarked on the request. The book was printed two days before his grandfather died. There’s sometimes a touch of melancholy. “Come Thanksgiving,” Squires says, “I start to think about that. My grandfather was in the hospital, he had a stroke, and I was there and I was able to tell them that we finished the book and it was at the printers. He wasn’t able to speak, but he could communicate with his eyes, and it was a beautiful moment that I’ll never forget. I could see that he was very happy about it.” 25 copies of the book were printed, and it was the inception of LifeStory memoir. “I gave it out to my cousins, my aunts and uncles, and my brothers. I have a couple copies here, I keep it with me, and I always talk about it. I love to share it because that was before my branding. My books now all have my logo, so it really was the lightbulb moment with my business.” Squires, who has done corporate writing and has taught the writing at both Kean University and Union County College, has written thirty memoirs for clients and is currently at work on six others. Both the initial meeting with a clients and handing them the final product – their own memoir – are equally exciting for him. “When I give them the book I call it the Big Book Reveal – I like to video it so I capture their expression when they first see it. I capture it on video and then I have it edited into professional quality, and I’m

able to provide that to the clients, also. But that’s just a moment. The interviews are probably my favorite part. What’s so great about it is that they really open up to me, telling me the heart of their lives. And I asked them a ton of questions, and we always have an idea of certain things we’re going to talk about, but then through the questions that I ask, I kind of probe and make certain connections, and they always think of things that they haven’t thought about for years.” A trust is cemented between Squires and those he writes for. “And it really continues on forever,” he says, “because for pretty much all my clients, we become friends. I’m always available to them. They are in touch with me, they may want to do other books, sometimes they want to make a change, or sometimes they have questions for me or they need my help.” Squires work is not limited to memoir writing. Consider his LoveStory keepsake books for those getting married, eulogies and programs authored for funerals, slide presentations, podcast and workshop work. “I offer memoir writing workshops and creative writing workshops,” Squires says, “and that includes the genres of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. And I’m always available to chat with people. I talk with a lot of people who don’t move forward with projects, but I’m always happy to do it. Some people have already done some of their writing or are in different stages. Some people have interviews with family members who have already passed away. I work with all that.” And there is a pressure to get the work done when it comes to memoir work. “There’s this pressure,” Squires says, “because for one thing, a lot of my clients are elderly, and

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The History of Boonton’s Shrine of Saint Thérèse

he small shrine of St. Thérèse, located in Boonton, NJ, represents the gratitude of the founder, Achille Arci. A promise he made and kept back in the 1920s. Arci became very ill and was told by physicians bereft of bedside manner that he was incurable. Arci didn’t want to accept that prognosis, so he prayed fervently to St. Thérèse for help. He promised her that if he was cured, he would build a shrine in her honor and visit her home in France to pay his respects. Apparently, St. Thérèse liked that idea, because after a five-year battle with his illness, Arci was suddenly and miraculously cured. Keeping his promise would require the help of friends. He formed a small society of devout Catholics to build a modest shrine to St. Thérèse. The group solicited donations and volunteered labor to make the small shrine a reality. In 1933, it was erected on what was then Arci’s property. In October 1952, Arci traveled to Lisieux, France to visit St. Thérèse’s home. When he returned, he continued tending to the shrine until his death in 1957. This was his second promise to St. Therese. The shrine property ownership was eventually transferred to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Boonton. Arci’s family continues to maintain the grounds in loving memory of their father and out of their devotion to St. Thérèse. I am a fervent believer in this beautiful saint and visited her Shrine daily. While being there, I felt strongly in my spirit the question “Why are you here praying alone?” So I contacted the person in charge of the Shrine at Mount Carmel Parish in Boonton. I asked if she would have an objection to having a weekly Rosary prayed outside by the

cross. She loved the idea and that’s when our ministry started. In June of this year, I had 7 people on the first day. On October 12th of this year, I had 50 people standing and praying on Holy Ground. The Shrine opens on May 1st and closes on October 30th (for the winter). Being the ministry was so successful, I asked permission from the Pastor, Reverend Michael Parisi, of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Mountain Lakes (a mile away from the Shrine), if we could move inside the church for a weekly Rosary. His answer was a resounding yes !! We first begin with the Novena to St. Therese, then a prayer for our nation and end with the Rosary. We meet each and every Tuesday at 1 p.m. We have a pianist who plays the Yamaha Grand piano in church. On October 12th, we hired a singer, Dan Yates, who has been blessed with a beautiful voice, and who came to the Shrine and sang outside by the cross. It was a beautiful day to remember. The weather was perfect and the attendance was abundant. Our prayer warriors loved him so much that they are asking for his return. Dan has also appeared on Broadway. So on December 21st, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mountain Lakes, Dan will be returning. We would like to invite you to participate with us. You will meet some wonderful people who you can have fellowship with. Come celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. December 21st will be our last meeting for this year. We will once again resume our ministry at the Shrine in May. Any questions, please call Carol Bsarany 973-271-9252.

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I Remember Dad: Hold Dear To Heart, This Cherished Heritage

By Richard Mabey Jr. ne of the most powerfully positive influences upon my beloved father was his grandfather, William H. Mabey. Sadly, my great grandfather passed away in 1936, about a year after having suffered a stroke. Dad was nine years old, when his grandfather was called Home to be with the Lord. My great grandfather was born on October 15, 1868, at a time when our nation was still healing from the wounds of the great Civil War. Great Grandpa Mabey grew up in a modest home, atop Hook Mountain. The home had no running water, nor did it have an indoor bathroom. In 1892, at the age of 23, Great Grandpa Mabey married Dora Dolson. My great grandmother was born and raised in New York City, in a rather wealthy family. How it came to be that she traveled to Beavertown (the former name of Lincoln Park) and met my great grandfather is unclear. Dora Dolson was 20 years old when she married my great grandfather. Great Grandpa Mabey worked as the Chief Engineer of Incline Plane Ten East. He was a strong, hard-working man. For the first two years of their marriage, William and Dora Mabey lived with William’s parents, William and Catherine Mabey. During those two years, my great grandfather worked ev-

ery minute he could, on building a home for his bride and himself. He single-handedly built the home. As a tribute to his carpentry skills, the home still stands today. My dad loved his grandfather, oh so very much. Dad was nine years old when his grandfather passed away. My father often recollected about how devastated he was to lose his grandfather. According to my beloved father, Great Grandpa Mabey was a most incredibly talented story teller. My father often told me how he would gather about his grandfather, sitting on the floor with his brothers and cousins, while Great Grandpa Mabey told dramatic stories of life along the old Morris Canal. I remember, as a child, Dad would often retell these stories. Dad would preface the stories with saying, “of course I can’t tell it quite like my grandpa could. He was quite a story teller.” Now at 68, I so deeply regret that I didn’t take out a pencil and paper and write down those stories. My great grandfather taught my father the treasured principles of farming, specifically the art of successfully growing corn. Legend has it that Great Grandpa Mabey was a great hunter. My dad often told the stories about the days of going on a hunt with his father and grandfather and his older brother, Edward.

There was a great legend of the great buck, whose presence was overwhelming. Dad often told me about the great buck. That his grandfather held a certain reverence and respect for the great buck, and so never raised his rifle sights upon the tremendously large deer. I remember my father telling me about the time he did sight the great buck. He told me that once a man saw the great buck, he was destined to never be the same again. The great buck was the king of the wooded land that ran the forest range, all along the old Morris Canal in Lincoln Park. I have but only one picture of my dear great grandfather. I cherish that photograph, oh so dearly. Whenever I am faced with the dreaded plague of writer’s block, I take out Great Grandpa’s picture from the top drawer of my desk. I look at that photo of my great grandfather, that was taken shortly after he had his stroke. I try my utmost best to be true to Great Grandpa’s love of storytelling. A part of the spirit of my great grandfather lives on in my heart, solely because my dad took the time to share with me his fond memories of the beloved patriarch, who was born just a few years after the monumental surrender at Appomattox. Cherish your unique family history. By all means, please do take the time to pass on your knowledge of your family’s history and legends to the younger ones of your family.

The only photograph that I have of my great grandfather, William H. Mabey. This picture was taken in 1935, after Great Grandpa Mabey had his stroke. A corner of the home that Great Grandpa Mabey built can be seen in this picture, on the right hand side.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Special Centerpieces

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A History of St. Francis: From Job Allen’s Iron Works, to John Heyward Glover’s Summer Home – from Slavery, to one of Baseball’s Founding Father – from Protectory to Sanitarium to Senior Living

By Vito L. Bianco* he recent announcement of the sale of St. Francis, its pending closure, and probable demolition has shocked and alarmed the greater Denville community. The potential destruction and loss of this iconic facility, will be the most dramatic alteration to Denville’s beaucollic landscape since the burning of the Wayside Inn in 1953. Few Denville properties can boast such historic significance as St. Francis. Its origins date to the very founding of Denville itself, culminating with the establishment of St. Francis in 1895, which it has been ever since. For decades beginning in 1974, thousands of Denville residents answered the call of the Sisters of St. Francis to assist in raising funds at the annual Harvest Festival for St. Clare’s Hospital, which they once owned. Selfless volunteers happily endured many months of planning, manned the food tents, concessions, and keyosks, directed traffic, sold raffle tickets, and then cleaned it up only to begin the whole process all over again for the next year. What must those people be feeling today? The Denville Historical Society has spent the past 50 years trying to save what’s left of our historic places. To our credit, we’ve had a number of successes, but also, regretably, many losses. Afterall, we’re just 17 volunteers with limited resources. Often, our Township government and the public have been very supportive. Never has there been a greater need for all Denville interests to ban together and stop this potential assualt on our heritage. Together we must Save St. Francis! According to John Thorn, the Official Historian of Major League Baseball “the title ‘Father of Baseball’ has been bestowed variously upon Abner Doubleday, Alexander Cartwright, Doc Adams, Louis F. Wadsworth, and William R. Wheaton; all but the first have a reasonable claim to the honor.” In 1905, a commission was established nominally to determine the origins of the game of baseball. The commission, was the brainchild of former player turned sporting goods magnate Albert G. Spalding, and was chaired by Abraham G. Mills, the president of the National League. Mills felt pressured by Spalding into naming Abner Doubleday the inventor of the game. It seems that within a few years of his retirement from baseball, Wadsworth disappeared from the baseball scene, and his baseball contributions went unacknowledged by the likes of Spalding and the other members of the Commission. Consequently, by letter of De-

cember 30, 1907, Mills stated his conclusions and anointed Doubleday as per Spalding’s wishes. In the same letter, however, he commented “I am also much interested in the statement made by Mr. Curry, of the pioneer Knickerbocker club, and confirmed by Mr. Tassie, of the . . . Atlantic club of Brooklyn, that a diagram, showing the ball field laid out substantially as it is today, was brought to the field one day by a Mr. Wadsworth. Mr. Curry says ‘the plan caused a great deal of talk, but, finally, we agreed to try it.’” The Mills Commission’s conclusions were first published in Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide, on March 20, 1908. Wadsworth died a pauper in the Plainfield Industrial Home eight days later. Now, more than a century later, Louis Fenn Wadsworth and his contributions to the modern game of baseball are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Louis Fenn Wadsworth sold the former Glover estate to the diocese of Newark, N.J in 1871; the property would eventually become one of the charitable institutions of the Roman Catholic Church. Bishop Michael A. Corrigan, the spiritual leader of the Newark archdioceses, purchased [the Glover estate] in Denville on which he opened a Catholic Protectory for destitute children in 1874. Many of these wayward boys and girls wandered in pacts around the cities, not attending school, not working, and not under any adult supervision. They were exposed to all the allurements of vice and street crime. The protectory was known as the Denville Catholic Protectory School, where the boys and girls who were under its care, worked the old Glover farmlands. The fate of the majestic Glover House in Denville in the decades that followed remained uncertain until 1895 until it was purchased by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, along with the surrounding acreage that would become the St. Francis Health Resort (now St. Francis Residential Community). The work of the founding sisters was started by a young German woman named Amalia Streitel, whose name in religion was Mother Frances Streitel. She founded the congregation of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in 1883. In early 1888, Mother Frances believed her community was ready to reach the missions of America and she sent Sister Mary Scholastica Demer and Sister Mary Joachima Hornung as her first missionaries to the United States. They were to find new work and resources for their congregation. The first assignment came from

Left, Bishop Michael A. Corrigan (1839-1902) Right, Mother Mary Frances Streitel (1844-1911).

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The Glover Mansion (above left) is still clearly distinguishable from the new additions in this early postcard of St. Francis Health Resort. Today, the original mansion is hardly noticeable from the outside in this location.

History of St. Francis...

continued from page 20 story. In 1891, he was appointed to give pastoral care and financial guidance to the sisters in the Wisconsin area. In early 1895, Father Joch, who had discovered the Kneipp Water Cure, visited friends in the New York area and found Denville to be a perfect site for his cure: 200 acres of cultivated farmland, acres of woodland and several clear water sources – the Rockaway River, Protectory Pond (now Lake Arrowhead) and natural springs – essential for the water cure. In the decades that followed, St. Francis opened its doors to countless souls seeking the benefits of its healing waters. When the sisters arrived in Denville in 1895, the Glover mansion “had been exposed to all kinds of weather and…was full of dirt.” It has long been thought that the house was raised during the construction of the St. Francis complex beginning in the early 1900s, to make way for the new buildings and chapel. It appeared that the once great Glover Mansion had simply vanished from Denville’s landscape and memory. However, if you look closely at the juncture of several wings of the current build-

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ing complex, quietly secluded behind the brick façade, you just may be able to make out the outline of a Federal-style structure, neatly incorporated and skillfully hidden into the current building. The outline of the old mansion can be seen more vividly from the back of the complex. If you have the occasion to tour the complex some day, be sure to take note of the remaining stately rooms, majestic fireplaces, and master woodwork that once graced the elegant Glover House, now merged within the walls of St. Francis. Today, St. Francis is home to many senior citizens. It is an independent living senior community utilized by many local families for their aging parents. At St. Francis, the residents have various services and assistance available to them. With the recent sale of the property and the destruction of the elegant structures looming, the story of St. Francis may soon come to an abrupt and undistinguished end. The loss of the cultural icon is simply unimaginable. How do we as a community explain to future generations, that this special place with such a long and distinguished history just wasn’t worth saving?

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$1 Million in 5 Years for Denville’s Book and Bargain Barns

By Damian Veazey ne million dollars is a lot of money any way you describe it, but when it’s invested into a community, the impact is immeasurable because of the benefits to so many people. Over the last five years that’s how much money the Thrift Barns of Morris County has raised to benefit numerous local organizations. The success of the non-profit Thrift Barns, which includes the Book Barn and the Bargain Barn in Denville, is because of their hardworking and dedicated volunteers, as well as their loyal customers who donate articles for sale, but also purchase a large variety of items. “We’re proud that the town supports our efforts and that we can help the local community,” said Thrift Barns president Leonard DiMenna. “Our volunteers deserve credit for their time and dedication, and they consider it an honor to give back to those in need,” DiMenna added. A celebration was held in November recognizing the astounding $1,000,000 donation total and their 5th anniversary under the leadership of Leonard DiMenna. A luncheon honoring the volunteers was held at Brick 46 in Denville. Several local dignitaries including Mayor Thomas Andes, Senator Anthony Bucco, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, and Annie Ricci-Kenah, Executive Director of the Oaks at Denville, attended the event. During the luncheon, Mayor Andes presented the volunteers with a Denville lapel pin and Senator Bucco and Assemblywoman Dunn presented DiMenna with a Joint Legislative Resolution recognizing The Thrift Barn’s five-year anniversary and the $1 million-dollar donation total. “It’s amazing that in just five years, a small group of volunteers has been able to raise over $1 million dollars to help so many of the organizations of Denville and the surrounding community,” said Denville Mayor Thomas Andes.

The Thrift Barns is a significant and consistent contributor to the Township of Denville, including the Social Services Food Pantry, the Police Department and the Fire Department. Scholarships from the fundraising have been awarded to Morris Knolls, Morris Hills, Morris Tech High School, and the Community College of Morris County. In addition, organizations that received donations include 10 area food banks that distribute food items and food kitchens that prepare meals for people in the community. Funding has also been provided to Celebrate the Children, New Beginnings for Tomorrow, Roots and Wings of Denville, Wounded Warrior Project, the Joey Bella Memorial Fund, the VFW, American Legion of Denville, Alzheimer’s of New Jersey, the Eleventh Hour Rescue in Rockaway and many other organizations in need. “They have made significant monetary contributions to the police and fire departments, but particularly to Denville Social Services, allowing them to buy food for the pantry and also to provide energy and heating assistance to Denville’s less fortunate citizens,” said Mayor Andes. Business hours for the Bargain Barn are: Tuesday – 9:30am to 2:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday – 9:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday – 9:30am to 1:00pm. Business hours for the Book Barn are: Wednesday & Thursday – 9:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday – 9:00am to 1:00pm The Thrift Barns of Morris County is a 501 (c) (3) organization run solely by volunteers. Originally managed by the Sisters of St. Francis in Denville and St. Clare’s Hospital Auxiliary Association, the five year old non-profit was formed upon the purchase of St. Clare’s Hospital by Prime Healthcare. If you would like to make a donation or become a volunteer, stop by during business hours.

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