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It is Holiday Time in East Hanover and Florham Park, and First Responders are Ready

BY STEVE SEARS STAFF WRITER

AREA - It is holiday time in both East Hanover and Florham Park, and first responders in both towns are at the ready to give back beyond the superior care and protection they always provide. Christopher Cannizzo has been Chief of Police of the East Hanover Police Department for seven years and has been a member of the force for 28 years. “We are involved in as many community events as possible to support these greater causes,” Cannizzo said. “Our job is to make the community feel at ease and safe as possible.” Lieutenant Brian Ford, who has been with the Florham Park Police Department since 2001, said the Florham Park Police has for many years given back to the community, and surrounding communities, through both the department itself and through the Florham

Park PBA Local 78. Ford said, “For a couple of years, we were a collection site for turkeys and other traditional holiday meal foods. In turn, we would deliver them to area homeless shelters and food assistance programs.” November through December, the police department participates in No-Shave November and Don’t-Shave December. Ford said, “Both months, members of our agency opt to not shave their facial hair to raise funds and awareness for cancer (November) and the New Jersey Special Olympics (December).” In October, PBA Local 78 held a fundraiser for Sgt. Joel Phillips, whose wife is going through breast cancer treatment. November’s PBA fundraising donations will be made in the name of Chief Joseph Orlando, who recently battled prostate cancer. Ford said,

“Officers and sponsors donate $1 per day of “growth” which will go directly to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center. For December, our funds raised will go towards the Special Olympics and our fundraising commitment to participate in the annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run.” During the past several years, PBA Local 78 has worked together with the Criminal Justice program at Saint Elizabeth’s University as well as local elementary schools to collect toys for the Toys-For-Tots program. “This has probably been our most successful program with all union members required to bring in a couple of toys as well,” Ford said. “This is a particularly good event because it gets a lot of young people involved, either at the university or elementary level,

Toys for Tots toy drive at Sr. Elizabeth’s University in 2022

where the students and parents are understanding the value in bringing joy to another child by doing something that seems easy to them, but really means so much to the beneficiaries. Similarly, we donate toys annually to the New Jersey

Florham Park Angel Tree is Back

FLORHAM PARK - In the longtime annual tradition the Angel Tree is once again standing in the Florham Park Post Office at 187 Columbia Turnpike. Sponsored by the Florham Park Rotary, in coordination with the NJ state Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Rotary members decorated the tree on Friday, November 17. Each tag has the wish of a local child for the holidays. Per Rotarian Rex Lyon, in many cases these may be the only gift they receive for the holidays. Examples of ornament wishes this year include: • No. 24, Lilly - 7-year old girl. On her wish is: Winter Coat, Socks, Shoes, Sweaters/ Sweatshirts, Pants, T-shirts, Underwear, Kid’s Toiletries, Dolls, Crayola Drawing/Coloring Items, Fuzzy Blanket, Age-Appropriate Toys/Games/Books/ Activities • No. 44, Kyle - 14-year old boy wish list is: Soccer Goalie Gloves, Soccer Equipment, Athletic Clothing, Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card, Toiletries (Shampoo/Body Wash/Body Pouf/Body Lotion) • No. 100, Johnny - 2-year old boy - Diapers (Size 3), Wipes, Clothing, Age-Appropriate Toys/Games/Activities,

Winter Coat/Hat/Gloves/Scarf, Blanket. Life jacket/water wings • No. 60, Natalie – 13-year old girl - Art Supplies, Paint Supplies, Arts & Crafts Supplies/Kits, Headphones (loves to listen to music), Age-Appropriate Games/Books/Activities, Walmart/Target Gift Card, Fuzzy Blanket, Fuzzy Warm Socks Residents and businesses are encouraged to donate new holiday gifts by reading the ornaments, selecting a wish they can grant, and returning the wrapped gift under the tree by

December 20. Rotary International is a nonsectarian and nonpolitical organization open to all people, regardless of religion, race, color, religion, gender, or political preference. 40,000+ clubs in 200 countries worldwide, dedicated to humanitarian services, high ethical standards, and goodwill and peace around the world. This global network of 1.4 million people who volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs. One such club is in Florham

Park. To learn more and consider joining, guests are most welcome to attend any weekly Rotary breakfast meeting at the Florham Park Diner at 182 Ridgedale Ave. Meetings are 7:47 to 8:50 a.m. every Friday. For additional information about the Florham Park Rotary visit the new website at www. FlorhamParkRotary.org, check Florham Park Community TV (Channels 21 for Cablevision and 35 for Verizon), or write or call Membership Chair George Gregor at ggregor@florhamparkrotary.org or 917-8480982.

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Santa Claus around, and we go to every street in town. We call it the Santa Run. We divide the town in two, and we set it up on Facebook so that so people know and can see PLEASE SEE FIRST RESPONDERS PAGE 2

Florham Park Rotary Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Contest Results

FLORHAM PARK- People and pooches attending the 3rd Annual Florham Park Rotary Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Contest all agree it was a lot of fun. The scholarship fundraiser saw good numbers even though it had been postponed from three weeks earlier due to rain. Held on November 4, 2023 at the Gazebo & Great Lawn in Florham Park the weather was perfect. The Florham Park Rotary schedules the event annually for people and dog watchers to attend, with low registration fees for competing pooches, and a 50/50 raffle tickets anyone can purchase at just $10 each. The Rotary Scholarship Fund for Florham Park students who are Seniors in any local high school and give back to our community is the beneficiary of this good cause.

The Categories and the 2023 winners were: · Cutest Dog – Siena as Barbie · Scariest Dog - Kenzie as the Graveyard · Funniest Dog – Rufus as the Lion · Best Human/Dog Duo – Laila and SSgt Stubby · Most Creative – Ollie as the Hot Dog with owner Riley and Ellie as mustard and ketchup · Best in Show – Jimmy as the Pirate with his crewmember Special thanks go to Pet Supplies Plus in Florham Park for generously providing the prizes for the winners of the six categories and the goody bags (biscuits and poop bags) for all who registered. Starbuck’s Coffee (Florham Park), bottled water (M&T Bank), cookies (Baba’s Bakery, Mad-

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Hanover Park Regional High School District Students Participate in the 2023 NovartisMulticultural Teen Mentoring Program

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The Florham Park Police Department during its 2016 No-Shave November

FROM FRONT PAGE the time when Santa arrives at their street. That seems to be a big hit. Everybody likes to see Santa on the fire truck.” The Florham Park Fire Department also decorates their firehouses for the season and hosts an event for the children and grandchildren of the members of the fire department and presents the visitors with gifts for Christmas. Mark Chiarolanza is President of the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad, and his wife, Kristen, is Operations Manager. Mark said, “We’re out doing our thing every day. When the bell rings, we go.” The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad held its annual Tree of Lights celebra-

tion on Sunday, November 12, where people could visit the FAS building and purchase a light to show remembrance or recognition for an individual. Mark added, “We also do a luncheon for our Department of Public Works because they really support us in many ways. That is something that we like to do, show recognition for all the help that they give to support our facility, our trucks, and things like that.” Elaine Hromin, Lieutenant of the squad, said, “As holidays go, we will basically do anything anybody asks us to do. We have been doing community outreach during the holidays.” Kristen added, “We do participate in the Christmas parade, and we usually do a big

decoration of couple of our trucks and put them in small competitions. Yes, we do some community outreach, and we do host here different events and groups like the Brownies or the Cub Scouts. We will pretty much host anybody from town who will call us.” Of prime importance is hosting younger groups, for an extremely specific reason. Hromin said, “When one of them is sick or injured for the first time, we never want them to be scared. Or if they see a parent or grandparent going into the ambulance, we do not want them to be scared. It is something that I love to do when they are here, to bring them in the ambulance and let them see it. That way when it happens it is less scary for them.”

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transferable skill-building, real-world guidance, and setting and planning for education and career goals. They participated in breakout sessions with Novartis mentors to participate in mock interviews, networking, and mentoring activities where they learned about the importance of transferable skills in navigating through high school, career and college planning. Additionally, students interacted, collaborated, and networked with other students from different schools in New Jersey as the 2023 Novartis Multicultural Teen Corporate Mentoring Program is open to many schools across the state. Furthermore, students heard from a number of inspirational guest speakers who

have established careers in the real world. The guest speakers talked to the students about how to create a plan for education and career goals and how the students can set goals for themselves, be proactive, and set themselves up for success. Students were encouraged to ask questions and to provide comments all throughout the program events. Overall, the 2023 Novartis Multicultural Teen Corporate Mentoring Program provided a fruitful learning experience for our students in the areas of career exploration, goal setting, networking, collaboration, and college planning. Congratulations again to our students!

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Halloween Dog Parade... FROM FRONT PAGE ison) and a variety of empanadas from (Anita’s Baked Wonders (Florham Park) were free for all attendees. More thanks go to the Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit for their interesting demonstration. St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter and Tamed Manes Holistic Pet Care Service invested time at tables to share information about their services. Finally, a big shout out to the 8 students who volunteered to support the event by welcoming guests, manning the table with cookies and empanadas, and simply being there to help in a variety of ways! MC Carmine Colasurdo (also a fitness coach in Chatham) returned for the third

time to help keep things on track and upbeat. Local Florham Park student, DJ JAK (DJJAKmusic.com), also kept things upbeat with a variety of music and let us know “how much is the doggie in the window” and “who let the dogs out”! In addition to the pictures here, check or more at www. FlorhamParkRotary.org website soon! See the pictures there and learn more about the world’s oldest service organization with 40,000 clubs globally, including one here in Florham Park! Per Florham Park Rotary club president, Damion Bernard, mark you calendars for the next Halloween Dog Parade and Costume Contest planned for October 19, 2024

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East Hanover Knights of Columbus Council 6504 Celebrates their 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Dinner Dance

EAST HANOVER - East Hanover Knights of Columbus Council 6504 Celebrates their 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Dinner Dance at The Hanover Manor with Tributes to: Past Grand Knight Andrew Liebhauser (2018-2020) and Past Grand Knight Richard Koscielak (2020-2022). This Historic 50 Year Milestone Celebration was well attended by 100 East Hanover Knights of Columbus Brother Knights and their Wives, Significant Others & Families, and Special Honored Guests including; NJ Knights of Columbus State Deputy Raymond Sand III, NJ State Secretary James Sweeney & His Wife Eileen, Paterson Diocese Programs Director - Michael Vaclavicek & His Wife Patricia, Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D , S.S.L,D.D,

Bishop Emeritus, St Rose of Lima Church Pastor Matthew Kranc, & Deacon Ronald Forino, EH K of C Founder & Charter Member Vincent Leo & His Wife Peggy, and Seven (7) East Hanover K of C Council 6504 Past Grand Knights; Ronald Angelo, Michael Calabrese, Joseph Carvagno, Lawrence Colasurdo (Previous EH Mayor), Richard Koscielak, Deacon Vincent Leo & Andrew Liebhauser. Also, in Attendance were Master of Ceremonies - District Deputy 39 - Michael Calabrese and East Hanover Council 6504 K of C Grand Knight - Vincent Piserchio who welcomed everyone. Also in attendance were the EH K of C Officers and Brother Knights and their Families & Friends. The Master of Ceremonies Michael Calabrese did a nice

job with the Dinner Program, especially welcoming our Founder & Charter Member Deacon Vincent Leo & His Wife Peggy & the Highlight of the evening was when Peggy said they were So Pleased to See what Started as Meetings in their Home 50 Years ago to gather 25 Required Knights to start this Council on 8/20/73, has flourished into this very successful wonderful giving Catholic Men’s Organization, that has contributed so much to the St Rose of Lima Church, Parish & Community & East Hanover Community over the last 5 decades. You could see how happy Deacon Vin all evening was, at just how successful this Catholic men’s organization had become Master of Ceremonies - Michael Calabrese continued His Presentations with the Tribute

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to Past Grand Knight’s Andrew Liebhauser (2018-2020) & Tribute to Past Grand Knight Richard Koscielak (20202022) who Both Delivered Humble Thank-You Speeches. The EH K of C 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Souvenir Ad Book was filled with the 2023-2024 EH K of C Officers pictures, and variations of the EH K of C Brother Knights Achievements, and their rich

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Stories from the Mayflower: What Were They Thinking?

FLORHAM PARK - A packed house enjoyed an informative and very interactive presentation by Patricia Wells, Historical Society of Florham Park vice president, on Monday, November 13! Invited by the Historical Society of Florham Park, she spoke to an audience in the Florham Park Library ranging in age from 18 to 107. She described in detail the planning involved and then the cramped conditions the Pilgrims endured in the bowels of the Mayflower when much of the planning fell through. We learned, for example, that the ship was a merchant ship, not a passenger ship, and that initially the plan was for the 102 Pilgrims, approximately 40 of which were teenagers or children, to come over in two ships. Then due to delays the crowded ship needed 66 days, many of which were in stormy seas, to make the trek. Ms. Wells, in addition to being an amateur historian, researcher and speaker, is also a descendant of two of the Pilgrims who came over on the

Mayflower. Indeed, two members of the evening’s audience also had ancestors on the ship, Christine Davidson, Historical Society of Florham Park’s past president, being one. Younger readers of this article, may find it interesting that actress Tamera Mowry-Housley. (Actor in TV shows “Tia & Tamera”, “The Real”, and “Home & Family”) is a descendant of Mayflower. Coincidentally, a PBS Special – “Finding Your Roots” was broadcast in November wherein the actor was completely surprised to learn that. Ms. Wells shared a variety of reasons why the Pilgrims were not prepared for the first winter when more than half died from the bitter cold, late departure and a longer than planned trip being just two reasons. She explained that the Indians, the Wampanoags, contributed 5 deer to the celebration which initially include fowl, lobsters, eel, etc, and has come to be known as the first Thanksgiving. For anyone interested in

learning more about the Mayflower, here are a few recommendations from Patricia Wells: Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, Nathaniel Philbrick Of Plymouth Plantation, William Bradford (archive.org) Caleb Johnson’s MayflowerHistory.com American Ancestors by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, https://www. americanancestors.org/ The Historical Society of Florham Park encourages everyone to learn about history and to attend future presentations they sponsor at the Florham Park Library. Per Peter Nicolas, vice president of the Historical Society of Florham Park, the next two presentations, both at 7pm, will be: “Hidden Children of World War II” – featuring Maude Dahme and her story of how children survived the Holocaust. This is scheduled for March 12, 2024. “Tuskegee Airman” - the group of African American mil-

Force Reserve. He made a television movie in 1953, taking control of an Eastern Air Lines Lockheed Constellation airliner and flying to Miami, showing how safe airline travel had become. He became a strong promoter of middle-class values and spent time with his middle-class fans vacationing in Hawaii and Miami Beach, Florida, former enclaves of the wealthy. In Hawaii, he helped raise funds for the “Coronation” carillon installed at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, in 1956. His continued unpaid promotion of Eastern Air Lines earned him the undying gratitude of Eddie Rickenbacker, the World War I flying ace who was the president of the airline. He was such a good friend of the airline that Rickenbacker took a retiring Douglas DC-3, fitted with an executive interior, reconditioned engines, and presented it to Godfrey. On January 7, 1950, Godfrey was preparing to take off from Teterboro Airport (TEB) in his private DC-3. He requested a takeoff on runway 32 which was short but faced into the wind. At the end of the runway was that hill in Hasbrouck Heights. The tower refused his request and instructed him to use runway #1 although it had a strong crosswind. He complied, but he claimed that the windy conditions that day required him to turn immediately after takeoff. The fact is that he was upset with the tower be-

cause they would not give him the runway he requested. His actions caused him to buzz the tower, almost running into it. The four tower personnel scrambled for the stairway. When they had calmed down, they reported Godfrey to the FAA. Years later, the tower chief recalled what happened. “About halfway down the strip Godfrey flew at a low altitude veering over the waiting aircraft and headed for the control tower. “We could have counted the plane’s rivets as it roared over our heads,” said one controller. Asked if he was in trouble, Godfrey replied “That was a normal takeoff for Teterboro.” The tower chief wrote up a report to his superiors citing the incident, as a clear violation of the FAA rules. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that Godfrey’s pilots license would be revoked if he couldn’t satisfactorily explain why he had buzzed the tower. Being familiar with TEB this author can say that Godfrey’s sharp turn over the aircraft waiting to takeoff was unwarranted and dangerous. Had it not been for two powerful engines, and the skill of the pilot, the story would have had a different outcome. After a long battle with the FAA, Godfrey had his license suspended for six months. His fight with the FAA made him more popular than ever, and his TV and radio shows increased his popularity by the millions. For more than 30 years, Godfrey kept an assortment of

Mayflower – Pat Wells describes Pilgrim preparations.

itary pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II, earning three Distinguished Unit Citations. Scheduled for April 9,2024 The Historical Society of Florham Park was founded in the 1930s to save and preserve the Little Red Schoolhouse and our own local history. The symbol of Florham Park is located on the corner of Columbia Turnpike and Ridgedale Avenue and is now a museum.

Virtually all the artifacts in the museum were donated to and are the responsibility of the Historical Society. The Little Red Schoolhouse is currently going through a refurbishment of its floors and lighting, thanks to a grant procured by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). The Historical Society looks forward to teaming with the HPC once the museum opens in early 2024, so that a grand reopen-

ing may be scheduled and the museum returns to opening its doors to the public for tours on the first Sunday of each month thereafter. To learn more about the Little Red Schoolhouse, check - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Little_Red_Schoolhouse_ (Florham_Park,_New_Jersey) and https://www.facebook. com/groups/875453746446134 for the Historical Society of Florham Park Facebook page.

Arthur Godfrey – Pilot and Showman

BY HENRY HOLDEN STAFF WRITER

AREA - Arthur Morton Godfrey was born on August 31, 1903, in New York City. Because of harsh economic conditions, his family moved to Hasbrouck Heights at an early age. His parents were poor, and Godfrey dropped out of high school at 15 and worked as a baker’s delivery boy. Godfrey served in the United States Navy from 1920 to 1924 as a radio operator on a destroyer. He then returned home to care for the family after his father’s death. Godfrey learned to fly in 1929, while working on broadcast radio in the Washington, D.C., area. He was badly injured on his way to a flying lesson in 1931, when a truck lost its left front wheel and hit him head on. Godfrey spent months recuperating. Additional radio training came during Godfrey’s service in the Coast Guard from 1927 to 1930. He passed a stringent qualifying examination and was admitted to the prestigious Radio Materiel School at the Naval Research Laboratory, graduating in 1929. While in Baltimore, he appeared in a local talent show broadcast and became popular enough to land his own brief weekly radio program. During World War II, he served as a reserve officer in the United States Navy in a public affairs role. As a reserve officer, he used his public position to persuade the Navy into qualifying him as a Naval Aviator. Later the United States Air Force, successfully recruited him into the Air

Godfrey’s DC-3 gad a very similar livery and this DC-3. (Photo Henry M. Holden)

airplanes at Teterboro and, at the peak of his popularity he commuted regularly between New Jersey and his farm in Virginia. In 1966, Godfrey participated in a record-setting flight around the world. He and Dick Merrill, Eastern Airlines, most celebrated captain, put together the logistics of the flight. With Fred Austin, a TWA captain and Karl Keller, Rockwell Standard Corporation, test pilot, they circled the globe in a Rockwell Jet Commander business aircraft. The 23,333-mile flight, included 20 refueling stops was made in 55 hours and 30 minutes flight time with an average speed of 423 mph. Because of his close friendship with the US Air Force, General Curtis LeMay, Godfrey became such a supporter of the Air Force that he resigned his commission as a commander in the Navy Reserve and accepted a retired commission in the Air Force Reserve. All through the 50s and the 60s he was allowed to fly in highly sophisticated Air Force aircraft. On the civil-

ian side, he flew all generations of commercial aircraft up to the Boeing 747. In July 1974 he flew solo from New Jersey to Point Barrow, Alaska, and back 12,000 nautical miles in 62 hours. Although Godfrey had a passion for flight, he was also an in-demand showman. The first was a stage play with Ray Bolger in Three to Make Ready. His next appearance was to play opposite Maureen O’Sullivan in Never Too Late, and on the summer circuit in Generations. In 1966, he appeared to co-star with Doris Day in the film Glass Botton Boat. During his 40-year career, Godfrey received Awards from military and civilian organizations for each flying achievement and for his promotion of flight and of flying during a period where the average citizen had a deep fear of airplanes. Although he lost his license for six months, the entertainer rebuked the FAA and Teterboro for years on both his daily radio programs and television show. At the time he was possibly the

most popular entertainer in the United States. His license suspension set off a feud between Godfrey and the FAA that brought Teterboro to the attention of Godfrey’s 40-million listeners. Godfrey chastised the FAA and Teterboro for years on both his highly rated daily radio show, and television shows. Godfrey would constantly promote aviation to his audiences, private, commercial, and military. He would tell his listeners, “Everybody should learn to fly. If I can then it can’t be too hard. After all, if I could learn anyone can,” he chuckled. When Godfrey died on March 16, 1983, he left all his aviation awards and memorabilia to the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum. Those trophies, plaques, and medals are on display in the museum today. In the end Godfrey said, “Despite a closet full of aviation trophies, the only feat which I will probably be remembered is allegedly buzzing the tower at Teterboro.”

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BY RICHARD MABEY, JR. GUEST WRITER AREA - I am writing this column on an early Tuesday morning, the seventh of November. This past Saturday was a tough day for me. I called all my dog walking clients and told them that I was giving up the dog walking business. I have a little over a dozen dog walking clients. I love caring for the many pups. In all so many ways, they are my best friends. My Cardiologist thought it be best for me to take a break from the demands of walking dogs. I often have to pick up the little puppers, to put them on a chair to put on their lead. There’s a lot more to it, than meets the eye. I started calling my many clients at about 10:00 in the morning. I did take time to eat lunch. But other than that, I was laser focused on the job at hand, letting my friends know that I would no longer be able to care for and walk their precious pups, when they went away to visit their kids in Squirrel Valley. I made my last telephone call at a little past two in

the afternoon. After I hung up the phone, after talking with my last client, I cried. It was an emotionally painful moment in time. Walking dogs was a most wonderful thing. I truly loved the dogs whom I cared for, took walks with and fed them their meals. I was truly like an adopted uncle to them. I loved them all very much. And, I know the puppers loved me. As I await the ﬁnal decision of my Cardiologist, as she gathers the data from the many, many cardiac tests and procedures that I endured in the past month or so, I realize that this is a time of reﬂection, of contemplation and of prayer. Love is a most incredibly positive powerful force. It is the key that opens the door for miracles. It is the vehicle upon which will provide a means of travel to wonderful places, inwardly and outwardly. I have a thousand and one memories of cherished moments of caring for my array of four-legged, furry friends. But I have come

to accept that God now has a new plan for me. I plan of devoting even more time to my writing. To focus my energies to seeing that my second book gets published, before I meet Saint Peter at Heaven’s Gate. And, to bring my YouTube Channel to a higher calling. If you are faced with a door closing in your life, please do not despair. You are here for a purpose. And, sometimes a purpose in life becomes complete. We cannot fully understand why a door closes, at the time it closes, but for the most part, there is a reason. For life is truly a series of chapters that have their own distinct purpose and calling. When a door in life closes, it is usually emotionally painful. There is a time and a place to mourn the closing of a door in life. But we absolutely

must pick ourselves up, brush the emotional dust off, and move forward in life. To march bravely for a new purpose in life. Love, love, love the people in your life. Give of yourself, your talents and a percentage of your income to help others. We are not islands in the stream, destined to live alone. Each and every one of us, has been put upon this earth with a purpose and a calling to serve others. We all have different talents, different strengths, different weaknesses to overcome. Forgive, forgive and forgive. Then forgive again. God loves you more than you will ever know. Pray to come to realize God’s immense love, on some level. Love one another. For love is the key that opens the door to amazing miracles. Richard Mabey Jr. is a free-

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Morris County which assists child victims. It is through the work and sensitivity of people like Gajewski that they can touch so many lives. “For us (the organization) the impact of a child helping another child is huge. This is not another book, but something a child wrote to help other children feel better,” she says. The book will be available in early 2024 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers.

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AREA - High School Senior Charlotte Varela Gajewski loved reading as a child. Her parents would try to read with her nightly, hoping it would pay off years later. Now, as she is preparing for college next year, the whole family realizes the gift reading can be. Gajewski, who also credits her terrific teachers for developing her creative writing skills, is awaiting the 2024 release of her children’s book titled, “I See You-aTrue Tale of Two Bunnies.” The book was not written for fame or money, but to help children cope with trauma. The young author has been volunteering for the last five years at Deirdre’s House, a non-profit organization in Morristown. They provide essential services to children victimized by abuse. Gajeski is donating copies of her book with the proceeds from the

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BY RICHARD MABEY, JR. GUEST WRITER AREA - It was in early December of 1967, when I was 14 years old and in my freshman year at Boonton High School, that I was to learn just how much Grandpa Mabey loved Grandma Mabey. For the love did shine, from Grandpa’s heart, not by words, but by true sacriﬁce. It was in the dawn of the Summer of 1964, when I was 10 years old and had just completed the ﬁfth grade, that Grandma and Grandpa moved in with us at the old Mabey Homestead. This was the very home that Grandpa’s father, William Mabey, had built in 1895. Right behind the old Mabey Homestead, once stood a big garage. It was there that Grandpa stored his old Indian motorcycle. My grandfather, Watson Mabey, had always told me that he had bought the motorcycle, with his brother Earl, during the Fall of 1916. This was just before the United States became involved in the First World War. Grandpa always kept the old Indian motorcycle stored in the northwest corner of our

old garage. This was the side of the garage that was closest to Mabey Lane. Grandpa kept a piece of heavy canvas over his old motorcycle. It was on an early Saturday morning, in early December, that I helped Grandpa remove the heavy canvas from Grandpa’s pride and joy motorcycle. I remember that there was a window that looked out to Earl’s Meadow, the back acre that was to be the site of Grandpa’s brothers home, for when he returned from World War I. Sadly, Earl was killed in battle, in France. After we removed the old canvas tarp, Grandpa stared out to Earl’s Meadow. “My brother and I used to pick apples from that old apple tree, when were boys about your age. We’d put them all in a big wooden basket and my mom would bake a couple of apple pies,” Grandpa shared with me, with a bit of a tear in his eye. “Fred Belmont’s going to stop by this morning. I’m going to sell him this old motorcycle,” Grandpa said to me, in a most solemn and reﬂective voice.

I didn’t know quite what to say. I knew how much the old Indian motorcycle meant to Grandpa. It was all so representative of the bond that he had with his late brother, Earl. “I saw a gold necklace in the jewelry store in town. I’ve thought long and hard about it. I’m going to buy that gold necklace for your grandmother. I’ll have the money when I sell my old motorcycle to Old Man Belmont,” Grandpa quietly told me. It was about an hour later that Fred Belmont showed up to buy Grandpa’s cherished Indian motorcycle. I helped my dad load up Grandpa’s motorcycle onto Fred’s pickup truck. As Fred drove off our driveway and up Mabey Lane, Grandpa did his best to hold back the tears. But, despite his best efforts, tears ran down Grandpa’s old cheeks. After lunch, Dad, Grandpa and I drove down to the jewelry store on Main Street in Lincoln Park. It was located just to the right hand side of Moe’s Sweet Shop. Grandpa smiled from ear to ear, as he paid for the beautiful golden necklace.

Life is short. Sometimes we have to make sacriﬁces for the people we love. The Christmas of 1967 was to be Grandpa’s last Christmas, on this side of Heaven’s Gate. I think that deep inside his heart, Grandpa knew it was going to be his last Christmas. My grandmother, Bertha Storms Mabey, cherished the beautiful golden necklace till the day the good Lord called her Home, on the ﬁfth of January of 1989. I don’t think a day has gone by that I haven’t thought about my paternal grandparents. I remember Grandpa’s crooked smile and the twinkle in his eye. I can still see Grandma peeling apples to bake an apple pie. In memory, I return to the old Mabey Homestead. I can still hear the echo of Grandpa’s infectious laugh. I can still hear the resonance of Grandma’s sweet voice, telling stories of her Irish heritage. Love the people in your life. Forgive, forgive, forgive. Cherish every moment. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a You-

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Chester’s Publick House Reopens To Rich History

AREA - In nearly 200 years of history, the Publick House has been an inn, a school, a stagecoach stop and the scene of more than a few paranormal events. In 1810, the Publick House at 111 Main St., was known as the Brick Tavern, and was a well-known stagecoach stop for those traveling on the

Washington Turnpike from Morristown to Phillipsburg. Almost two centuries later, the preserved 35,000 square foot building reopened in 2010, in the form of a restaurant/bar and gelato café. The renovations included 10 suites, located above the restaurant. The building had been closed for renova-

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ry behind the Publick House,” Gregg said. Gregg’s wife, Linda, also said many guests would tell her that although they closed and locked their doors at nights, they would wake up and ﬁnd them open. “Many guests complained about the same thing and some also said they would hear voices during the night.” The Greggs both said that the building, which has a lot of catacombs and secret passageways, has an energy and a feeling to it, which is beyond explanation. “Sometimes we’d be sitting around and a coldness would come over us,” Mrs. Gregg said. “And then, in an instant, it would be gone.” Mrs. Gregg said the building is

certainly ﬁlled with paranormal activity, which even naysayers have recognized. Neither the then owners nor their employees would talk about the alleged ghosts. “I’m sure the spirits are not here to harm us.” Mrs. Gregg said. The Restored Bar, that sits in the lounge area of the Publick House has been completely restored to its original state. Even the mirror behind the assortment of liquors and wines are original, dating back to the 1800’s. Also restored is a working ﬁreplace, as well as the porch, which facilitates outdoor dining. In 2020, the restaurant and hotel were closed due to Covid,

and sat vacant until June 2023 when Restaurant Village Hospitality Group, owned and operated by Steve and Andrea Bussel, purchased and reopened it as PH Steakhouse and the new Publick House Hotel. After extensive renovations, it ﬁnally reopened on September 28, 2023. The facility now boasts a tavern-like steakhouse and 10 suites above. In addition, the catering room, which can accommodate up to 80 guests, is open for weddings, parties, paranormal functions, and a future comedy club. Please visit our websites at PHSteakhouse.com and PublickHouseHotel.com for more information and events.

AREA - Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other ﬂavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog — all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the beverage, courtesy of Mental Floss, The Fact Site and Tastemade. • Eggnog likely originated in the medieval period and was known as “posset,” a hot, milkbased drink made of spices and wine. Even though posset could be a cocktail, it also was used as a remedy for colds and ﬂu for its

soothing properties. • Milk, eggs and sherry used in the early recipes were difficult to come by, so when eggnog first appeared it was a drink only the wealthy could enjoy. That changed when eggnog was popularized in the American colonies, where dairy products and liquor were more readily available. • Entymologists believe “eggnog” stems from the word “noggin,” which refers to small wooden mugs often used to serve strong ale, known by the slang word “nog.” • In the Medieval period, it was risky to drink milk straight because it wasn’t pasteurized. Eggnog contained alcohol so that it would kill off any harmful bacteria in the milk. • A typical homemade version of eggnog has roughly one egg per serving. However, commercial eggnog is regulated by the FDA and can only contain 1 percent of the product’s final

weight in egg yolk solids. That stems from fear of raw egg and salmonella. • President George Washington apparently enjoyed serving eggnog at Christmas, and even had his own special recipe (see below), according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. • There is no right or wrong alcohol to use when preparing eggnog. Distilled spirits like rum, sherry, cognac, and whiskey all have produced suitable eggnogs. • Puerto Rican coquito is a traditional drink that is very similar to eggnog. • Individuals concerned about eggs or milk in eggnog can enjoy a vegan recipe made from nut milk instead. Commercially produced vegan eggnog offerings are now more widely available. • One of the more notable ﬂavors in eggnog comes from the use of nutmeg. Nutmeg is a fragrant spice made from grinding the seed of the nutmeg tree. Now that you’ve learned about eggnog, whip up a batch of George Washington’s original recipe this holiday season. Eggnog (George Washington’s original interpretation) 1 quart cream 1 quart milk 1 dozen tablespoons sugar 1 pint brandy 1⁄2 pint rye whiskey 1⁄2 pint Jamaican rum 1⁄4 pint sherry Eggs (Washington forgot to include the number of eggs, so home chefs can improvise or use six, which seems to be the standard in traditional recipes) Mix liquor ﬁrst, then separate yolks and whites of eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well. Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let sit in cool place for several days. Taste frequently. Tip: Today’s recipe makers may want to set the eggnog in the refrigerator as the “cool place” of choice.

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Elijah Lee

Maynor Lopez Castro

Sindy Chavez Tabora

Yessica Ramos Arevalo

ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT Wayne Township Police Department 1-973-694-0600

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Missing Since Mar 6, 2020 Missing From Wayne, NJ DOB Dec 2, 2002 Age Now 19 Sex Male Race Black Hair Color Black Eye Color Brown Height 5’6” Weight 215 lbs Elijah was last seen on March 6, 2020.

Missing Since Jan 3, 2020 Missing From Morristown, NJ DOB Apr 1, 2003 Age Now 19 Sex Male Race Hispanic Hair Color Black Eye Color Brown Height 5’5” Weight 135 lbs Maynor was last seen on January 3, 2020.

Missing Since Jun 7, 2022 Missing From Morristown, NJ DOB Jun 21, 2005 Age Now 17 Sex Female Race Hispanic Hair Color Brown Eye Color Brown Height 5’2” Weight 120 lbs Sindy was last seen on June 7, 2022.

Missing Since Mar 11, 2022 Missing From East Orange, NJ DOB Jul 5, 2005 Age Now 17 Sex Female Race Hispanic Hair Color Black Eye Color Black Height 5’0” Weight 130 lbs Yessica may use the date of birth July 15, 2005.

ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT Call 911 OR 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST®) Department (New Jersey) 1-973-748-5400

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