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Denville Hardware Adds to Its Over 75 Years of History
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By Steve Sears owie Levine, a third-generation owner of Denville Hardware in Denville, marvels at the over 75-year history of his store. “February 1, 1947,” Levine said. “My wife’s grandmother started the store along with her father (Al Cohen). When he came back from World War II and he had nothing to do, his mother said, ‘Well, you have a GI loan, right? Well, I will match that GI loan if you want to start a business.’ And that is what they did.” The first location was a tiny storefront on Broadway. Eventually, business growth led to the construction of a new building at 21 Broadway, and in 1965 ownership purchased and moved into their current First Avenue location. A more elaborate history of this reliable Denville staple can be found online at www.denvillehardware.com/about-us, but this article will give the reader a more recent rundown. Levine and his current team are now serving thirdgeneration customers. He said, “I remember when I first started – I bought the business when I was 32 - I was serving people whose grandchildren are now customers. My wife went to high school locally and lived about a block away, and many of those people stayed in Denville, or their children stayed in Denville or the area, and we have a multigenerational customer base.” At 9,000 square feet, Denville Hardware, as local stores go, is on the big side, and the location – especially access to many local highways - is great, as is the lure of a beautiful downtown. “Denville is fabulous,” Levine, 68, said. “The downtown area of Denville is unique. It is a healthy town, it is a good town, and has always been a middle-class to upper middleclass town. Retail is retail, and brick and mortar retail is not as lucrative as it was 20 years ago, but we do okay. We try to keep the mix of products fresh and changing to meet people’s requirements.” Denville Hardware does just that and does it well. Although change is indeed always imminent, what stays the same is reliability, as well as loyal and new customers knowing where to shop for hardware and plumbing supplies, building materials and tools, and much more. And speaking of reliability, perhaps the best thing about Denville Hardware, in addition to stocking everything needed for a customer’s home, is the longevity of some
Left to right, Denville Hardware manager Ken Faulkner, owner Howie Levine, and manager John Mercado (courtesy of Denville Hardware)
and the knowledge and customer service of Levine and his team. Levine explained. “I have always had a core of employees that have worked 20 to 30 years for me. We have had some changeover in the last couple of years with people retiring, so I have a fairly new crew. But my store is basically run by two of my managers: Ken (Faulkner), who has been with me since 1987, and John (Mercado), who has been with me about 10 years. We also have a part-time employee who has been with us for 40 years, but he is semi-retired, and he is working only three days a week. In addition to my two managers and my one part-timer who has been with me forever, the other nine employees are all here under two years.” “But,” Levine added, “they all they know what to do and how we want to do it.” Denville Hardware is located at 20 First Avenue in Denville. The phone number is 973-627-2800.
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Montesano Takes Part in William Paterson Society of Professional Journalists Award Winning Chapter
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By Steve Sears arly in his senior year at William Paterson University in Wayne, Roxbury resident Nicholas Montesano joined the William Paterson Society of Professional Journalists (WPSPJ), which in September was named 2023 SPJ Outstanding Campus Chapter. Montesano, who is 21 and was born in Livingston and attended Denville’s Morris County School of Technology, said of the special recognition, “I am really proud of the SPJ team for what they have done. They coordinate events, and just being able to coordinate these events as part of WPSPJ has been really cool and unique.” Prior to college, Montesano’s focus was Art, as was his first two and a half years at William Paterson. In the 2023 spring semester, that all changed when he selected Public Relations as his new major. “Because of my love for writing,” Montesano said of the switch. “I wanted to go into something related to working in PR. I have always really loved writing, and I thought that was more of my strong suit and talent. It was a weird transfer because I chose to change majors midway through my junior year, which most
people do not do. I got lucky because a lot of my art class credits transferred to my new PR degree, thankfully, so I am supposed to be on track to graduate next May 2024. It has been pretty much seamless. My advisor, Dr. Nicholas Hirshon, has done a really good job of helping me transfer to the Communications department, and he has been welcoming.” Hirshon, who is a journalism professor in addition to being advisor for the WPSPJ, said, “Winning this honor has energized our chapter to keep providing opportunities for student journalists like Nick. Journalism students are growing up in an uncertain time for our profession: layoffs, shuttered news outlets, mounting distrust from the public and politicians. They deserve our encouragement and support. Society needs dedicated reporters like those we’re training at William Paterson.” While a newer member of WPSPJ, Montesano has with his fellow members attended the chapter’s tour of News 12 New Jersey in Edison, taken part in a trip to Long Island to tour the offices of Newsday, and recently shadowed WFAN radio anchor, Peter Schwartz, while he announced a New
Nicholas Montesano (crouching on left) with a WPSPJ group that shadowed sportscaster Peter Schwartz at a New York Riptide lacrosse game at Nassau Coliseum on March 18, 2023. (Credit: Dr. Nicholas Hirshon)
York Riptide lacrosse game at the Nassau Coliseum. Montesano’s dream assignment during the remainder of his WPSPJ timeline would be shadowing National Basketball Association Commissioner, Adam Silver. Montesano said, “The NBA makes a lot of changes per year in relation to social justice,
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Denville Voices for Racial Justice Condemns Recent Attacks
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enville Voices for Racial Justice unequivocally condemns the recent acts of violence and terrorism perpetrated by Hamas against innocent Israeli civilians. The crimes against humanity are unspeakable and stand in direct opposition to our core principles of equity, equality, and the sanctity of human life. Our intention is to address the immediate murder of civilians, acknowledge all parties promoting coexistence, and not to delve into the historical or political complexities of the conflict. Understanding that the history is complex – we urge Israel, Egypt, the United States and the International community to do everything they can to promote
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25th at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please see the schedule below for Santa’s visiting hours: Dec. 2 & 3 and Dec. 9- 23 Weekdays 4:00- 7:00pm Weekends 1:00- 6:00pm
safety and security for all citizens wishing to coexist in peace. We stand in solidarity with everyone in the region working toward a long-term plan for peace and security in the region. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected by these horrifying events and stand in solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians seeking peace and justice. At Denville Voices, we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe community, and we will continue to fight against all forms of violence, discrimination, and injustice, both locally and globally. Let us remember that the path to justice is never through terror, but through understanding and dialogue.
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Making A Difference: Teenager Works For Change at Home and Abroad
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By Mark J. Bonamo esha Bhatia is in many ways a typical Bergen County teenager. A 17-year-old senior at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, she plays tennis when she isn’t doing her homework. But the Old Tappan resident is trying to not lead a cloistered life. Instead, her curiosity leads her to embrace the world and address its problems. “When I was in sixth grade, I had a teacher whose cousin was helping a school in Cambodia, which I thought was in Africa,” said Bhatia, referring to the strife-torn Southeast Asian nation. “She showed us pictures of kids wearing ripped clothes, sitting in schools that have no walls, next to what were literally killing fields. It was hard to believe that there was a whole other world like that out there. And since that moment, I’ve had the motivation to change things.” In the past few years, Bhatia’s motivation to help others has turned into action in two important ways. She founded a nonprofit organization called Empowering Beyond Boundaries and Limitations (EBBL), which works with communities in America and abroad in order to fight generational poverty. Internationally, EBBL works with communities in Cambodia, India, and Turkey, while also working with groups in Old Tappan
and Denville closer to home in New Jersey. The nonprofit also works with a community on a Lakota reservation in South Dakota. Bhatia knows that there is no one way to tackle endemic poverty. Therefore, EBBL takes a three-pronged approach, focusing on infrastructure development, closing resource gaps, and financial literacy. “There are some obvious things to address with infrastructure, such as building classrooms and hand-washing stations after the COVID pandemic broke out. Then after that, you move into resources. You’ve built the classrooms, but do the teachers know how to teach properly? Do they have the correct curriculum?” Bhatia said, noting the impetus for EBBL starting a teacher training program. “We created a financial literacy program that we call Smart Cents as an interventionist plan to begin making change at a systemic level. If these kids know about money and how to manage it, it’s a lot less likely they can be taken advantage of as adults. And when the people we work with are adults, then they can do better for themselves going forward.” Another important effort Bhatia has been involved in is addressing the healthcare needs of her community, especially mental health. She partnered with St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville to use social media to
reach out to those who need help. “There’s still a stigma for many people about mental health. Many don’t know when to seek help,” Bhatia said. “Inspired by the fact that so many young people are on social media, we created with the help of St. Clare’s a series of short videos where people talk about what’s bothering them and how to get help,” said Bhatia, referring to the ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health’ videos produced with the help of the hospital. “It’s a good way to help all people, but can be really effective in reaching young people.” Bhatia went on to win an award for
her work as part of a statewide mayor’s initiative, sponsored by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. She was invited to be a guest speaker earlier in the year to talk about the work that she did in her Old Tappan hometown promoting health. She also expressed awareness about the socioeconomic gap regarding access to health care. “In Bergen County, many people have access to resources, and may not be the issue. But I was speaking to a friend from a very rural part of New York State who was continued on page 7
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Making A Difference... continued from page 6 finding it very hard to find a therapist for her son, who is suffering from anxiety,” Bhatia said. “We have to work harder as a society to have better access to health care for all people.” “When people talk about poverty and mental health, they don’t talk about stuff. They talk about feeling inferior and that they won’t amount to anything,” added Bhatia, who noted how she has worked with professors from the University of Pennsylvania to streamline her efforts. “You can’t force someone out of poverty. But you can teach them and provide them with enough resources that they can take control of their own lives. I think our efforts are more impactful if that is our goal.”
Bhatia has already achieved a lot of goals in her life based on service, including writing a book, Lessons Learned Through a Forgotten World, about her experiences. As she continues to write the book of her own life, she hopes to add more chapters centered on helping others. “Sometimes my friends might wonder why in the summer I go to Cambodia instead of Long Beach Island. Adults might not take me seriously because of my age. But I do what I do because I love it,” said Bhatia, who hopes to find a way to make her community-based volunteer work a career, working for a nonprofit that shares the same goals she has. “One small thing can help another person. And everyone has the potential to do something great.”
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Old Barracks in Trenton Gathers No Moss as Time-Honored Visitors Destination in New Jersey
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By Jeff Garrett f you’re looking for a fun day trip to learn about the Revolutionary War, just head to the Old Barracks at the state capital. The Old Barracks Museum is unique for preserving the history of a structure which served several purposes during America’s war for independence. The barracks originally was constructed for use as winter quarters during the French and Indian War in 1758 and later used to house British soldiers in the Revolutionary War. An addition was put onto the building in 1759. Four other barracks were built in New Jersey as well but the one in Trenton is the only one left standing. As events unfolded, British prisoners of war were then held in the Officers’ House while up to four companies of the Second New Jersey regiment of the Continental Line were raised at the building. During the war, the Continental Army used the Barracks as a spot to receive inoculations against diseases and will be forever connected the famous in the Battle of Princeton and Battle of Trenton which was won by George Washington’s troops. It has been a museum for over a century now and was purchased by an alliance between Daughters of American Revolution and the Colonial Dames at the start of the 20th Century. But before this occurred, some of the Barracks were obliterated in order to lengthen Front Street to State House. These two structures were able to survive by becoming apart
of the Trenton landscape and becoming home to groups such as The Indigent Widows’ and Single Women’s Home Society of Trenton as well as the home of the first mayor of Trenton and served as a boarding school. Aside from the DAR and Dames association purchasing the Barracks they decided to use it as a repository for everything connected to the American Revolution beginning in 1902. They then transferred ownership of the north section along with the Old Barracks Association selling off a portion, to the State of New Jersey in 1914 after an agreement was made to operate the building as a museum. The middle section of the building was restored. No major structural changes occurred for the next 70 years or so until the Barracks underwent a multi-million dollar restoration between 1985 and 1998. The goal of this transformation was to capture how the Barracks appeared in 1758. In “Operation Restoration 2016” more touch-ups were exacted to the buildings. Woodwork of the barracks and Officers’ House along with new windows for the Officers House were installed. A matching grant from The Society of Colonial Wars in New Jersey as well as help from The 1772 Foundation and new jersey Historical Trust made these adjustments and makeovers possible. The Old Barracks hosts over 12,000 students from schools yearly and is touted as New Jersey’s most frequented tourist
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Successful Detox Program... continued from page 14 counselors and highly experienced nursing staff, the unit exemplifies a multidisciplinary intervention for all the patients. What stands out is the availability of all doctors, including medical doctors as we recognize that active medical management is often needed with careful monitoring patients undergoing withdrawal. Perhaps, one of the most significant hurdles to seeking services is navigating the complex healthcare system, which often leads to angst and frustration. To help ease the process, Saint Clare’s offers a “WalkIn Program.” As the name suggests, the program does not require any appointment on weekdays. (Appointments are needed on weekends). People seeking treatment can walk-in and within minutes will be assessed. This enables a convenient, discreet, and comfortable access to treatment. Within minutes, the patient can get onto the detoxification unit! Treatment consists of, but is not limited to, a medical detox with medications individualized the need of the patient, regular treatment team meetings, 12-Step program. WRAP: Wellness, Recovery and Action plan, Group Therapy and free of charge HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In addition, laundry facilities, cable TV and phone services are
available to all patients. Finally, upon successful completion of detoxification services, appropriate referrals are made for continued care with staff assisting in linkage of services and coordination of care. Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health accepts, in addition to most commercial insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. A Morris County grant is also available for uninsured Morris County residents. Charity care is available for screening for those uninsured in other counties. We are humbled by the compliments we receive, and they make us more committed to do it right for our patients! Patient Testimonials “Great staff (they) make you feel comfortable” January 2022 “I can’t think of a better caring environment” May 2022 “Every employee was so kind, compassionate & caring” October 2022 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact us. We are here to help. Call us ANYTIME. 973-316-1846 (Detox Walk-In Department) or 973-316-1889 (Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Detoxification unit). Visit saintclares.com/ detox.
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When Surgery Is Required
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By Richard Mabey Jr. have always tried to live a healthy life. I have been under chiropractic care since the age of 19. I have never smoked cigarettes, partaken in illegal drugs, nor drank alcoholic beverages. I have done my absolute best to eat organic fruits and vegetables. I take a good number of supplements of vitamins, herbs and minerals. Yet, despite all of that, my Cardiologist has told me that I am faced with having severe Aortic Stenosis. There is no magic pill for AS. No elixer, no prescription. There is one thing that will help a person with AS, and that is to have the Aortic Valve replaced. When you’re faced with that fact, it’s a rather hard pill to swallow. There are stages that a person goes through. And, they include a certain time period of feeling sorry for oneself, the old “why me?” questioning. Sadly, there is even a time period of feeling a bit angry about it all. And, then comes acceptance. That is about where I am now. I was thinking a lot about what words of comfort I could share with anyone who is facing serious surgery. First and foremost is to pray. Secondly, read the holy writings of your faith or spiritual path, alone and in a quiet place. And thirdly, mentally prepare for surgery. I have found great solace in going through old pictures. Both, my old fashioned print pictures in my photo albums and my collection of digital pictures stored on my laptop. Pictures can bring joy to one’s heart, a certain comfort, a kind of reflection of different eras of one’s life. Another thing of great therapeutic value is to keep a journal of your feelings.
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Writing it down on paper will help you sort out your anxieties, fears and inward insecurities. You’ll soon see a pattern that will give you a greater understanding of what you are going through inwardly. And of course, talk about your feelings with a trusted friend, a spiritual or religious leader, or an endearing relative. Be honest with yourself. At all costs, avoid heroic talk. Even Batman has to take off his cape and cowl at some point in time and become vulnerable Bruce Wayne. And one more thing to do, is to write letters of kindness and appreciation to old friends and dear relatives. It is a most wonderful release of kindness and love. Let people know how they have touched your life in a positive way. And, last but not least, inwardly and outwardly forgive the people who have done you wrong. Grudges can fester in the heart, mind and soul of a person. Bad feelings hold no true purpose in spiritual unfoldment. Imagine that you are holding a rock. Inside that rock are all the wrongs ever done to you, by a
large number of people. Further imagine that you are standing by a strong flowing river. You give the rock one last squeeze, in the palm of your hand, and then you throw the rock into the river with all your might and strength. And all your feelings of resentment toward all the people who have done you wrong, over the years, are now lying on the bottom of the raging river. Gone from you, forever. And above all, know that God loves you more than you will ever know. Life isn’t always fair. But please know this. You were put upon this earth for a purpose. Find your purpose, your ministry, your unique mission in life. Be strong, be brave and be courageous. Hold your head up high and keep a stiff upper lift. Pray, pray and pray for God to give you the wherewithal and strength to face your surgery with an ever most positive energy. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” Richard most recently published a book of poetry and short stories. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail. com.
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A Thanksgiving Story
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By Richard Mabey Jr. here are moments in a person’s life that leave an incredible, indelible mark upon one’s heart and mind. A moment that so deeply moves a person’s heart that it is ingrained deep within the fibers and chambers of the human heart. Such a moment came to my life in the early morning of the Thanksgiving of 1968. I was 15 years old and in my sophomore year at Boonton High School. This was to be the first Thanksgiving without the blessing of the presence of my grandfather, Watson Mabey. For the good Lord had called him Home to Heaven’s Gate, in May of that year. It had been a particularly tough time for my dear father. Dad and Grandpa had worked together for years, at their small trucking company, based in Paterson. There was a sullen ache deep within my father’s heart. Dad missed his father all so very much. I remember the Thanksgiving Morning of 1968, like it was yesterday. My father was unusually quiet. There was an unspoken sadness in the Mabey Homestead. Grandma, Mom and my sister Patti had already begun making apple and pumpkin pies. Dad had just put the turkey in the oven. There was a long-standing tradition in our family. On Thanksgiving Morning, Dad would securely placed the turkey in the oven. Then, Grandpa, Dad and I would walk the forest path to the old Morris Canal. Specifically to the foundation of the historic Mabey Homestead that was
located along the canal path, just a few yards east of the start of the hill from where Incline Plane Ten East once proudly hailed. I remember this all so well, as soon as Dad closed the door of the oven, he looked over to me and quietly said, “Richie, let’s you and I take a walk down to the old canal.” In a solemn voice, with a touch of enthusiasm, I said, “sure thing Dad.” “Better put your winter coat on Richie, it’s kind of cold out this morning,” Dad said to me as he put on his brown corduroy coat. “Good idea Dad! I was going to wear my light jacket. I better get my winter coat out of the closet,” I replied to my father. Dad was quiet for the first few minutes after we entered the forest path at the end of Mabey Lane. A buck with a most amazing set of antlers ran across the wooded path. The deer’s quick pace brought a half-smile to my father’s saddened face. “Those deer can really run,” Dad said with a bit of a song in his voice. “I haven’t seen a deer in these woods for quite a while,” I replied. We walked further down the wooded path. When we reached the stone foundation of the old Mabey Icehouse, Dad and I sat down upon the remains of the icehouse wall. continued on page 18
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A Thanksgiving Story... continued from page 17 Dad looked out to the still, murky waters of the old Morris Canal. I could see tears flow down the cheeks of my father’s face. “I miss your Grandpa, son. At times, he could be a bit rough around the edges. But then at other times, he could be as gentle as a lamb,” Dad quietly said to me. “Dad, I remember the year I had Rheumatic Fever. Grandpa came up to visit me, every Wednesday afternoon. He used to talk about working on the canal,” I reflectively said to my father. “Your grandfather was the last Chief Engineer to run Incline Plane Ten East. I remember as a kid, your Uncle Carl and I used to run through the old plane house, after they closed up the canal,” Dad told me, with almost a cry in his voice. “I miss him, I miss Grandpa,” I told my father. “It’s been over six months since he passed away. I still miss him, I still miss him
so very much,” my Dad said to me, holding back his tears. And then my father cried. It was one of the very few times that I ever saw my dear father cry. None of us know the day nor the time, when the good Lord will call us Home to Heaven’s Gate. None of us. Not even the wealthiest person among us, knows not the time, nor the place. Life is short. Painfully short. Love one another. Accept the faults of others. Gossip not. Help one another. Help the poor. Give a nod and a smile to a stranger. Forgive, forgive and forgive others who have done you wrong. Hate nobody. Give love out to those who talk wrong of you. For truly, love is the key. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” Richard most recently published a book of poetry and short stories. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com.
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Poetic License in New Jersey
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By Henry M. Holden his is my letter to the world that never wrote to me.” Emily Dickinson Ever since the first humans walked upright, we have felt compelled to make statements about our existence and individuality. It started with a cave dweller scratching on the wall of a cave. We got better at it over the centuries, but most of us still don’t do it as well as Emily Dickinson. We see social and political statements on walls and vehicle bumpers everywhere. The price to the errant scribe is a few bucks for the spray paint or the bumper sticker. In over the years, we have also seen a new communication media open to anyone with a vehicle. The vehicle tag (or license plate) was not meant to be a means of social communication, but bureaucrats in our state governments have set in place an outlet for some creative urges. The personalized vehicle tag is more expensive than a can of spray paint, and it requires a lot more creativity. The “vanity plate” as some call it, limits the statements to six or seven alpha-numeric characters. Reruns of TV shows such as “The Dukes of Hazard,” and “LA Law,” made millions of people aware of the linguistic possibilities
of that little piece of aluminum. Today, urges to create personal statements run the gamut from simple initials, and nicknames, to borderline obscenities. And yes, there is someone in Trenton who reviews every vanity plate request to make sure it does not cross that imaginary threshold of scandalous material. I began to notice vehicle tags when I purchased HMH-33 for my new vehicle. I could not get number one because in those days Hugh M. Heffner (of Playboy fame) was outfitting his fleet with HMH- - -. Over the next few years, I would randomly photograph interesting vehicle tags. In the process I discovered there are many creative people in New Jersey, and they have a surprising number of six- and seven-letter number combinations that represent sentences, and almost complete thoughts. You will find imperative and interrogative statements, verbs, adjectives, even adverbs, pronouns, and unlikely prepositions, spelling out messages to the world that never wrote to them. Many show a surprising level of creativity, and manipulation of language. Some are downright ingenious. When you travel the highways of New Jersey, you will undoubtedly see what I mean. Here’s a
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starter. PNOPLAR. You just get one hint. It’s a person activity. Now here is my story. I started out BORNFRE, and I am a K9LVR. In my spare time I am a HMNSPTR. Did I mention I have SONS X2, and they have a NO1 MOM? I have a neighbor who has 9KIDS, but SHHH, we can’t tell GUMPA. We also have a KID DDS, and a KIDS MD. As a result, I regularly get an RX BILL and sometimes I must see a FOOTDOK, and a SHRNK. I need a REHB DR after seeing their bills. I have several Marine buddies but one of them cannot spell SEMR FI. My LOVLY and 1N ONLY wife is also my ALURING VLNTYN. I am an author but apparently not the number 1AUTHOR. IH8 SNO and apparently someone in Virginia does not like us NOTNJ. If You see me on the road W4VE2ME as you go by my REVN57, NONSTOP.
PNOPLAR is a piano player and HMNSPTR is a home inspector. If this gives you some insight into the possibilities of language, then why not try this. Mosey through a busy supermarket parking lot. I’m sure you’ll find several vanity tags there. What do they say about their owners? Do they represent an effective form of communication, perhaps a higher form of intelligence, or simply a more developed ego? Is the owner’s thought process more sophisticated? Does it show you the creative potential of language? Why don’t you try it? Within the space of six or seven letters and numbers, create a statement that accurately describes yourself, your lifestyle, or your fantasy. Limit yourself to the vehicles registered in your name. I came up with AUTHOR. I’ll leave you with a question: UBD JUDG of HU DID IT? SEUL8R.
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Morristown Onstage Opens Auditions for 17th Annual Talent Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center
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enter stage is calling! The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 30 years, today announced auditions are open for its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE. The «must-see» family event of the year will feature the best amateur talent from those who live, work, worship, receive talent training, or attend school in the towns of Morristown, Morris Township, and Morris Plains as well as alumni of Morristown High School. The event will be held on Thursday, February 29,, 2024 at the
Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. A community staple for 17 years, Morristown ONSTAGE brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent all to benefit the Morris School District and support public education. Auditions will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Morristown High School. Groups must have at least one member who meets the eligibility requirements to qualify to audition. Anyone interested in auditioning must register at the event’s website, www.morristownonstage. com by November 24, 2023. Contestants are
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