Hackettstown Church Celebrates Two Million Dollar Mortgage Burning
by Elsie Walker
hen a family pays off the mortgage, it is a big event. When that mortgage is two million dollars, that event seems even more momentous. In June, the Trinity United Methodist Church at 213 Main Street in Hackettstown, celebrated paying off a mortgage initially taken out in the 1990s and added to over the years reaching two million dollars. The mortgage helped the church to expand its ministries and provide the various ways that it helps the local community. The mortgage burning celebration was a look back at the vision the church had had for its future and how the mortgage helped it to fulfill much of that. Sharing in that reflection were members Tom and Ginny Thorpe, Rev. Don Gebhard (Deacon), and the church’s lead pastor, Rev. Erica Munoz. Also, Munoz later reflected on the commitment that led to the mortgage being paid off and talked about Trinity’s outreach and future.
The Thorpes shared a bit of historical background. In 1776, Methodism came to Hackettstown thanks to itinerant preacher, John Cooper. In 1832, the Methodists in town had their first vision of what could be. They wanted to build a church: Trinity’s first sanctuary. They did with a
cornerstone laid in 1833; however, with later growth came the need for a new sanctuary. In 1888, the current sanctuary was built auditorium style which means there’s a sloping floor and curving style that allows everyone to see the pulpit. It was also the first building in Hackettstown to have electricity. In 1899, a rotunda was added to the sanctuary in order to provide more space for programs and ministries.
However, the Trinity United Methodist Church that people see today has only evolved in the last 30 plus years; for that evolution to take place, a mortgage would be needed and increased a few times.
In the late 1980s, Trinity was outgrowing its space. Starting in 1990, Rev. Frank Fowler, church leaders and teams started on a vision of what Trinity United Methodist could do if it had more space. At the time, the vision was of a large addition to the church that would include classroom space, a multipurpose room, kitchen and parking. That vision would become the church’s Starr Hall which was developed at a cost of 1.6 million dollars; a mortgage of $975,000 was taken out. Tom Thorpe noted that a million dollars in those days is equal to about two million today. With faith and prayer, the congregation went forward.
By 2005 – 2006, the church was outgrowing Starr Hall and had a chance to buy a run-down lumberyard (and thus acquire more space). The church did it and increased the mortgage to 1.2 million dollars. At this point, the church had the lumberyard and a sanctuary that had not be renovated in 40 years. The church developed a 15-year plan with the hope
of changing the lumberyard showroom into Trinity House and doing several other projects. In 2007, a capital campaign was run, but it fell short. The economy was bad and general giving to the church was down. Some of the plans had to be set aside, and in order to complete the Trinity House project and a scaled back continued on page 6
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“Home” Means a Dream Come True for Single Phillipsburg Mom and Family
n June 15th, at 10:00am, Jaiden Fischer stood in front of her new home with her brother, Biagio, and son, Jedrek by her side. She was joined by almost one hundred members of the community: neighbors, fellow Warren County Habitat for Humanity (Warren County Habitat) Homeowners and their families, volunteers, staff, and other community partners. After over a year of hard work, 250+ hours she put into building her own home and juggling between two and four jobs at any given time, Jaiden received the keys to her own front door.
Jaiden and her brother Biagio are no strangers to change. Having been moved around very often as children, they were never in one “home” for very long. When she finally moved into her own apartment after having her son, and Biagio was still living in a group home, she would tell her brother, “If I had a house you could stay with me, but I just don’t have the room.” He had been going through his own hardships, and Jaiden became focused on a way to not only provide for her son, but her brother too. She wanted to be able to give them both a place to call their forever home.
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“When I was eight years old, [one of my older sisters and I] were staying away at a sleepaway camp to find God amidst our struggles and some suffering in a place we thought was home. We were so happy to get away and to be at this camp with people who were surrounded by love and devotion. During our stay here we were unfortunately taken away, [and placed] in foster care where we faced many feelings of hardship and defeat. But this is where I later learned that God was saving me.
During my time with Habitat for Humanity, I often felt like it was a nice little getaway from reality, kind of like how I felt when I was eight years old…..I found myself surrounded by love and devotion again, and I thank everyone at Habitat and God immensely for being able to make this our forever home,” Jaiden shared at her Home Dedication ceremony.
Jaiden’s new home, the sixth home built on Beidleman Road in Franklin Township, NJ, is a testament to a four-year long journey for Warren County Habitat for Humanity. The plot of land that is now home to six Warren County Habitat Partner Families was donated to the organization by Franklin Township, and in 2020, work officially began.
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renovation of the sanctuary, the mortgage was increased to two million dollars.
Following the explanation of the mortgage’s history, Gebhard shared a brief look at what the mortgage translated to as regards to what it is helped Trinity do. In addition to providing Starr Hall and the education wing, he mentioned Trinity
House and community partnerships: “The transformation of the lumberyard into Trinity House stands as a testament to our resilience and adaptability. This space has become a hub for community activities and support, including the vibrant food pantry serving over 400 families each month, and a thrift store providing affordable goods.” He also noted the blessing of “a beautifully
restored sanctuary that continues to inspire worship and community gatherings.”
Later, Munoz was asked about how the church paid off the mortgage, Trinty’s present outreach and what its plans are now that the mortgage is paid.
A two-million-dollar mortgage is large, and the church even paid it off early. How did they do it? Munoz said that intentionality and commitment were the keys. The mortgage was paid off “because of the faithful commitment of the congregation, donations to the mortgage fund… anything leftover in the [church] budget went to the mortgage.” They would try to come out under budget so monies could go to mortgage.
Munoz noted that Trinity wants to “help people to live to their God-given potential” and their space helps them to do that. When asked about some examples of the outreach the church does, Munoz noted it welcomes Project Selfsufficiency and provides space for other groups. It collects flip-flops for Liberia [Flip-flops protect the feet of the poor in that country from soil contaminated with parasites.] and supports an orphanage in Haiti. The church gives meals to kids who would miss out on meals during the
summer because school is out and that is where they get their meals. There’s the Lord’s Panty and educational programs on nutrition given to the pantry’s clients. There’s the church’s involvement in the Caravan of Hope project which feeds 5000, and much more.
Now that the mortgage is paid off, what’s next for Trinity? Munoz noted that the church wants to do “more intentional work in the community” and “continue to support young people’s ministry in making them disciples of Christ.” She noted the congregation has been surveyed for its thoughts: “How do we care for people in the community? What are the needs? How can we partner with other churches and organizations to do this?”
In talking about future projects, Munoz noted one in the very early stages. She noted having an upcoming meeting with the mayor and police chief and looking into grants to develop a parking lot ministry where people living in their cars have a safe place to park.
For more information about Trinity United Methodist Church’s mission and ministries, visit its website at https://www. catchthespirit.org
100 Years Ago This Month
The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in August 1924.
• Three people are killed and 10 others are injured when a boiler fire erupts on the French battleship Courbet on August 1. The Courbet survives the fire and is eventually utilized during World War II.
• John Carroll O’Connor is born on August 2 in Manhattan. O’Connor would become one of the most memorable television actors of all time, notably portraying “Archie Bunker” in the sitcoms “All in the Family” and “Archie Bunker’s Place” in the 1970s and early 1980s.
• Berlin Jews hold a memorial service for Jewish soldiers who died during World War I on August 3. The Jewish service takes place after a Jewish preacher was forbidden from delivering a prayer during a similar service held outside the Reichstag commemorating German soldiers who died during the war.
• Women from six European nations compete in the first Women’s International and British Games in London on August 4. The competition is held because track and field events at the Summer Olympics were limited to men only.
• Confidence man Charles Ponzi is released from prison in Plymouth, Massachusetts on August 6. Ponzi served less than four years
of a five-year sentence for financial crimes.
• Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia, a first cousin of the late Tsar Nicholas II, declares himself “Guardian of the Throne” for the Russian Empire on August 8. Two years later, the Grand Duke would declare himself the emperor-in-exile.
• The earliest sound film footage of an American president is recorded on August 11 when Lee de Forest films U.S. President Calvin Coolidge on the White House lawn. De Forest uses his experimental Phonofilm process to make the recording.
• Andrew S. Anderson, the Democratic Party nominee for South Dakota Governor, is gored by a bull on his property on August 11. Anderson does not survive the attack.
• Former world middleweight title holder Kid McCoy shoots his lover, Teresa Mors, on August 12 in Los Angeles. McCoy, retired from boxing at the time of the shooting, shot Mors in a drunken rage after she told him what her friends thought of him.
• United States Senator Nathaniel B. Dial and John J. McMahan, his challenger for the Democratic Party nomination in an upcoming election, are each arrested for disorderly conduct in South Carolina on August 20. Dial approached McMahan brandishing a chair during a campaign meeting that became contentious.
Centenary University Announces Tuition Freeze for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Centenary University has announced that it will freeze tuition at current levels for the 2024-2025 academic year for undergraduate and graduate programs in response to financial pressures facing families of current and prospective students. In addition, the University has pledged to also freeze the amount students pay to live in the residence halls. Costs for Centenary’s student meal plan will rise by six percent, a reflection of rising food prices passed on by the University’s food service provider.
“At Centenary, we are very aware that families today are dealing with rising costs for many of life’s basic necessities— housing, food, and transportation,” said Karolina Wolfe, vice president and chief operating officer. “With this year’s delays in processing FAFSA applications, our students—many of whom are firstgeneration college students—had no idea how much federal financial aid to expect. The national economy is tough for everyone right now, and Centenary hopes to remove some of the uncertainty about paying for college.”
During the academic year that
ended on June 30, Centenary took several steps to help make tuition more manageable for students across all of its programs. Through Centenary Now: The Campaign for College & Opportunity for Everyone, Centenary raised more than $100,000 from an anonymous donor for scholarships for first-generation college students, as well as those facing economic challenges. In addition, the Reeves Foundation 2-for-1 Challenge will generate $1 million—$667,000 in Centenary contributions and a $333,000 challenge gift from the foundation—to fund scholarships for Overlook Hospital registered nurses to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Centenary. Through the $8 million capital campaign, the University also launched a new Working Degree Program with discounted tuition for working adults pursuing specified bachelor’s degrees.
For incoming students, last spring Centenary introduced Cyclone Concierge, which provides a 5% tuition discount to incoming first-year students who submit their deposits by published dates. Through Cyclone Concierge, students who make their deposits are also linked with academic
and student life advisors immediately to select fall classes and finalize residential housing arrangements, if needed.
Each year, Centenary awards approximately $20 million in scholarships, grants, and awards to students. At the University, 100 percent of incoming firstyear students receive a grant or scholarship, with the average award totaling over $28,000. For transfer students, over 95
percent receive a grant or scholarship, with the average award totaling over $20,000. “That’s the power of attending a small university like Centenary,” said Dale Caldwell, Ed.D, president. “We work directly with students to ensure that they receive the financial assistance necessary to achieve their dream of earning a college degree.”
Centenary University Introduces the Veteran Ventures Program (VVP), a Free Entrepreneurship Training Program for Veterans and Their Families
Centenary University has launched a free virtual program offering comprehensive training and coaching for veterans planning to start their own business. Through the Veteran Ventures Program (VVP), seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders guide participants through the process of conducting a feasibility study for their idea, developing a business plan, and presenting their plan to potential investors and the public.
Open to veterans and their family members, the VVP includes eight hybrid training sessions, hands-on clinics, a speaker series, and workshops with credentialed consultants. In addition, participants will take part in a required presentation session and receive 10 months of free business review and coaching by industry leaders.
The next session will run from Sept. 24 through Nov. 19, with weekly virtual meetings Tuesdays from 6 to 9 pm.
“Centenary University has a reputation for outstanding business programs, as well as an extensive menu of offerings designed to support veterans furthering their education and career,” said Executive Director of Special Initiatives Major George W. Paffendorf, KCA, U.S. Army, Retired. “We are proud to offer this free program to veterans, who have given so much for our country. A cornerstone of the Veteran Ventures Program is the University’s partnership with business leaders whose insight and experience are invaluable to veterans seeking to start a business.”
In addition to the VVP, the University provides extensive support services for veterans, their dependents, active duty military, and reservists through the Office of Veteran Services. The office works oneon-one to connect veterans with federal
benefits such as tuition reimbursement through programs including the GI Bill, and assists them in navigating internal and external systems, obtaining educational goals, and helping to facilitate a seamless transition to the academic arena and successful integration to the campus community.
The VVP is a signature program that will be offered through the Centenary University Veterans Institute, one of seven Centers of Excellence under development to establish the University as a national hub for innovative programs designed to engage and inspire college students and members of the broader community. Established through contributions to Centenary Now: The Campaign for College & Opportunity for Everyone, other Centers of Excellence moving forward include the Centenary University Center for Student Engagement, Centenary University Human Performance Center, Centenary University Learning Institute, Centenary University PostTraumatic Growth Center, and Centenary University Teaching Excellence Center. Last spring, the University dedicated the first of its new centers, the Centenary University Institute for Entrepreneurship.
“The Centers of Excellence we are establishing at Centenary are part of the University’s strategic initiative to reinvent higher education and share our rich resources with a broader audience,” said Centenary University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D. “Leveraging the expertise of our faculty and business leaders, Centenary is creating a new national model that builds a stronger society helping people to flourish intellectually, professionally, and emotionally.”
Norwescap’s NorwesFest Shines Bright In Its Fourth Year, Featuring Family Fun Day and Sunset Soirée
Norwescap, a leading nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities, hosted its highly anticipated fourth annual NorwesFest Family Fun Day on June 22, along with their signature Sunset Soirée.
The “double” event, held at Ort Farms in Long Valley, brought together community members of all ages for a day filled with excitement and entertainment, raising vital funds to support the programs and services at Norwescap.
The day began on a very warm note, however, despite the heat, there was a steady stream of families over the next few hours opting for some fun on the farm. Family Fun Day offered an abundance of activities, including classic summer favorites like volleyball and face-painting, alongside unique experiences such as the hand-crafted solar carousel, the “Eggplosion” hunt, OMGBubbles, ‘faux’ axethrowing, plenty of arts and crafts, as well as face painting and balloon animals. The apple cannon and the cow train, perennial favorites, did not disappoint. Welcome additions were a misting tent and a kiddie
pool filled with cool water and big sponges to provide a break from the heat.
Live music with a country flair by the Honky Tonk Scoundrels filled the air, while attendees happily participated in a myriad of activities including a “Balloon Pop” fundraiser guaranteeing prizes such as tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild West City, and Adventure Aquarium.
The success of Family Fun Day was made possible by the efforts of dozens of volunteers who graciously offered their time and support.
The setting for the adults-only Sunset Soirée, Part 2 of NorwesFest, was Ort Farms’ big red barn. The barn was beautifully transformed with hundreds of little lights strung along the ceiling. Blue tablecloths with burlap runners, wildflower bouquets, and votive candles graced the tables.
Music for the Soirée was provided by the 18-piece Summer Swing Orchestra with lead vocalist Kevin Grey. Their masterful renditions of timeless classics and popular hits had folks clapping, toe-tapping, smiling, and dancing.
Norwescap’s CEO Mark Valli welcomed the crowd and spoke about Norwescap
and its mission of empowerment. Board of Trustees President Jim Buehler discussed the long history of Norwescap.
While this unique, all-day festival provided great entertainment for guests of all ages, it also remained true to the mission of raising crucial funds to support Norwescap programs that positively impact tens of thousands of
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Running with bubbles. Photos by Cathy Miller.
NorwesFest Shines Bright...
individuals and families each year.
Norwescap extended its gratitude to all NorwesFest’s sponsors, including NJM Insurance, Shoprite, Valley National Bank, Capital One, PNC Bank, Arctic Foods, Miers Insurance, Sentinel Group, and media partner WRNJ Radio. Their backing helped raise funds to support Norwescap’s mission of empowering individuals and families in need and providing pathways towards a brighter future.
For more information about Norwescap and its initiatives, visit norwescap.org.
Norwescap, a leading Community Action
Agency founded in 1965, is dedicated to empowering families and individuals in New Jersey. Through a comprehensive array of services, Norwescap guides individuals through crises and challenges, helping them move toward a thriving future. Our programs address immediate needs and build long-term success strategies in education, employment, financial empowerment, health and nutrition, housing and community development, and volunteerism, embodying the spirit of community empowerment and selfsufficiency.
Did You Know?
Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as “AFib,” is more common among men than women. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes AFib is caused by extremely fast and irregular beats from the upper chambers of the heart. Males are more likely than women to develop AFib, though that does not mean the condition is not a threat to women. In fact, age is a significant risk factor for AFib, and a report from Henry Ford Health noted that women
tend to live longer than men, which could explain why there were more women living with AFib in 2020 than there were men. The condition also manifests differently in men than women. HFH notes that high blood pressure and heart valve disease are more likely to lead to AFib in women, while coronary artery disease and a history of heart attack are most common risk factors for AFib in men.
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Real Smoke Flavor Elevates Classic Summer Grilling Dishes
From patriotic holidays to park side barbecues to casual weeknight dinners, you can elevate your grilling game this summer with premium ingredients, and some culinary inspiration.
To help you get started, Bear Mountain BBQ, maker of 100% all-natural hardwood pellets for pellet grills and smokers, has asked two of their favorite chefs to share new takes on grilling classics.
First up are these loaded, smoky Elote Hot Dogs, brought to you by Bear Mountain ambassador, Meiko Temple:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8 hot dogs
Ingredients
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon tajin seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce (optional)
• 4 ears corn, husks removed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup grated Cotija cheese (option: grate additional for garnish)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, garnish
• 8 jumbo hot dogs, butterflied
• 8 hot dog buns
• Bear Mountain BBQ’s Chef’s Choice Pellets, available exclusively at Walmart
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, tajin seasoning and hot sauce. Refrigerate until ready for use.
2. Preheat grill or smoker to 375 degrees F with pellets. Clean and oil cooking grates.
3. Remove husk and silk from corn cobs. Brush with melted butter.
4. Place corn on the grill over direct heat. Open flame broiler plate and rotate regularly to char all sides.
5. Transfer corn to the side of indirect heat every 5 minutes for approximately 15 minutes.
6. Remove from grill. Let cool.
7. Use a sharp knife to slice off kernels.
8. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise cut along the top of each hot dog. Don’t cut all the way through. You want the hot dog to remain in one piece, creating a butterfly-like shape.
9. Grill hot dogs over indirect heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
10. To the chili lime mayo bowl, add grilled corn, Cotija cheese, cilantro and garlic. Toss to make the elote. Place hot dogs into buns cut side up. Add elote into the center cut. Garnish with additional cheese and chili powder. Enjoy!
The second dish is these Smoked Apple Pork Tacos by the talented Bear Mountain ambassador Merry Graham.
Prep time: 50-60 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
• 2 pork tenderloins
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 15 taco shells or lettuce boats
• Queso fresco
• Scallions
• Shredded lettuce
• Bear Mountain BBQ’s Butcher’s Blend pellets, available exclusively at Walmart
• 3 tablespoons pork rub
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 2 green apples, diced 1/4-inch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 jalapeños, minced
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro
• 1 tablespoon agave
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup salsa verde
• 1/4 cup minced green onion
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt
Instructions
1. Trim silver skin from pork and drizzle with oil.
2. Combine rub, brown sugar, cinnamon and ground clove. Rub on all sides of pork.
3. Set grill or smoker to 250 degrees F. Fill it with Bear Mountain pellets.
4. Place pork on the grill or smoker for 5060 minutes until internal temperature is 145 degrees F. Remove and let it rest. Chop, and salt to taste.
5. Toss diced apples, lemon juice, jalapeños, cilantro and agave.
6. Combine sour cream, salsa verde, green onion, cilantro, lemon juice and salt in a separate bowl.
7. Fill taco shells, or lettuce boats, with lettuce and sour cream, chopped pork and apple pico. Serve and enjoy!
Because Bear Mountain BBQ knows you’re going to need a lot of fuel for all those backyard get togethers, their pellets are available at a discount this grilling season. Bear Mountain BBQ’s 20-pound bags of Chef’s Choice, Butcher’s Blend and Chophouse Blends will all be priced at only $9.97 instore and online at Walmart through July 22. To learn to pair pellets with different foods, cooking styles, times and levels of heat and smoke, and to get more recipes and grilling tips, visit www.bearmountainbbq.com.
Master Summer Meals with an Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad
Skip boring dishes and instead dive into a sweet, satisfying macaroni salad that’s perfect for enjoying al fresco. With fresh ingredients and appetizing flavor, this Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad is more than just a side – it’s a meal on its own. Grilled chicken breast is complemented by mandarin oranges and the sophisticated sweetness and crisp texture of Envy apples. Named America’s No. 1 apple for taste, crispness, aroma and appearance, according to an independent sensory test by Forward Agency, the apples are a delightful way to enhance your favorite dishes.
This recipe calls for firing up the grill to cook chicken to juicy perfection, mixing your own homemade macaroni salad and dicing up a beautiful apple, making it an ideal dinner option for summer evenings at home.
Visit EnvyApple.com to find apples at a grocer near you.
Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad
2 thinly sliced chicken breasts
1/2 package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 lemon, zest only
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (10.7 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
20 turns fresh cracked pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided water
1/2 pound macaroni
1 Envy apple, diced
Allow chicken breasts to sit at room temperature 20 minutes.
Mash softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chopped shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin juice, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Preheat grill or saute pan to high heat. Season chicken breasts with drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste.
Grill chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 F. If using saute
pan, cook 2 minutes on each side then finish in 400 F oven 5-10 minutes. Allow chicken to cool then dice into small chunks. Bring medium or large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain and pour hot noodles into large mixing bowl.
Gently stir in cream cheese mixture until noodles are well coated. Let cool slightly. Add diced chicken, apples and mandarin oranges; stir to combine. Serve warm or chill in refrigerator to serve cold. (Family Features)
KFC Foundation Grants Centenary University Adaptive Riding Program a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wish
The KFC Foundation is giving back to Hackettstown, NJbased Centenary University TRAC (Therapeutic Riding At Centenary), an adaptive riding program for adults and children with disabilities at Centenary University. The KFC Foundation granted TRAC $10,000 to make a project on their wish list come true. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the KFC Foundation’s community giving programs, invites non-profit organizations to apply for a grant to fund a project on their wish list. This year, the KFC Foundation will fund $1 million in Kentucky Fried Wishes to 100 non-profits nationwide, with 25 grants awarded quarterly based on different project categories.
“We are so grateful to the KFC Foundation for this generous Kentucky Fried Wishes grant, which will help our organization improve riding accommodations related to health and wellness for individuals with disabilities,” said Karen Brittle, Director of TRAC and Assistant Professor of Equine Studies. “This grant will assist us in completing mounting ramp area renovations, as well as purchase an Equicizer Elite, an educational tool that will help to enhance the skills of our participants.”
TRAC provides equestrian opportunities for people with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as specialized populations such as military veterans, at-risk youth, and residents of assisted living facilities. In addition to offering riding and equine-assisted learning opportunities for participants, TRAC is one of the few collegiate training grounds in the nation for students seeking a career in therapeutic riding.
“As the KFC Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary
this year, we are thrilled to grant 100 Kentucky Fried Wishes totaling $1 million dollars this year,” said Emma Horn, Executive Director, KFC Foundation. “We’re proud to support these non-profits in furthering their missions and grateful for all they do to make a difference in their communities.”
Kentucky Fried Wishes is just one way the KFC Foundation supports, empowers, and serves joy to KFC restaurant employees and communities. The KFC Foundation also provides programs focused on education, financial, and hardship assistance for KFC restaurant employees, and a food donation program to fight hunger and food waste.
The KFC Foundation receives financial support from Round Up fundraising and its annual donation program, a voluntary program where KFC franchisees donate to the KFC Foundation every time they order a case of Secret Recipe Fries.
AL’S JUNK REMOVAL
The next grant cycle for Kentucky Fried Wishes is running from July 15-31 with a focus on expanding access to food and shelter. Non-profit organizations seeking funding for a project within that scope can learn more and apply for a grant at kfcfoundation.org/wishes.
ABOUT THE KFC FOUNDATION
Celebrating its 25th year of changing lives, the KFC Foundation, an independent 501c3 organization, has provided over $36 million to support, empower, and serve joy to more than 16,000 students, KFC restaurant employees, and non-profits. The KFC Foundation’s charitable programs focus on education accessibility, financial and hardship assistance, and community giving, all made possible by Round Up donations, purchases of KFC’s Secret Recipe Fries, and other contributions. For more information, visit kfcfoundation.org.
Centenary University TRAC (Therapeutic Riding At Centenary) program participants and staff members celebrate the $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant received from the KFC Foundation.
By Richard Mabey Jr.
Iconfess, when I recently visited my Cardiologist at University of Florida Medical Center and saw the scans of my Left Ventricle, a part of me felt a degree of anger, a part of me felt sad, and a part of me felt a great calling to get closer to God. I have Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. In a most simplistic way of looking at it, my Cardiologist told me that Apical HCM is essentially “cancer of the heart.” The heart muscle tissue grows at a very rapid rate. So much so, that they begin filling up a heart ventricle, so that the ventricle no longer has full capacity for blood. Thus, the heart has to work all so much harder. Eventually, the overabundance of heart muscle tissue fills the heart ventricle and sadly, the patient passes.
In many ways, I consider having Apical HCM as a blessing. First of all, it has inspired me to get the word out about Apical HCM. Basically, one in 500 people have HCM. Considerably less have Apical HCM, which means that the heart muscle tissues are filling up the bottom of the heart ventricle. HCM gets very little educational publicity. I am working on changing that.
Secondly, it has forced me to get my personal affairs in order. I’m a bit of a pack rat, and in the past few months, I have thrown out a lot of old calendars, broken scissors, instruction manuals, left-handed smoke shifters and dozens of old computer wires. I’ve given a lot of my clothes to thrift shops. Along with an assortment of bric-a-brac, old ceramic horses and old vases.
And most importantly it has been a time of focusing, and I mean laser focusing, on getting right with God. Reading scripture, praying and meditating have taken on a new vitality of importance to me.
Facing A Terminal Illness
One thing I have noticed, since being diagnosed with Apical HCM, is that a lot of my relatives, friends, neighbors and fellow church members have backed away from me. There is an unspoken awkwardness in them, when they talk to me. It’s almost as if they don’t know what to say to me. It’s so ironic, dealing with a terminal illness is the time when a person needs the support of others, but all so many people end up retreating from the terminally ill individual. O. Henry himself would be in awe of the irony of it all.
If you know of a terminally ill individual, please do reach out to them with kindness and a loving spirit. Please, please, please do not say things like, “well, we all have to go sometime.”
Leave the past behind, in talking with a terminally ill person. There’s no need to bring up the time your terminally ill friend or relative broke Aunt Melinda’s favorite, incredibly expensive vase.
Please do not say that you are praying for the terminally ill person. Rather, instead, ask your friend or relative if you can pray for them, right then and there. The words of comfort and assurance will mean the moon and the stars to that person.
If you visit a terminally ill person, give them a gift. It could be a very inexpensive gift. Maybe even something that you bought in a dollar store. It can even be something as simple as a rock or a leaf. Something that the terminally ill person can look at and hold in hand, long after your visit with them is over.
And finally, mail them (using good old fashioned U. S. Mail) a little card. In your own hand writing, share a little memory that was near and dear to your heart, about your terminally ill friend or relative.
Life is short. None of us are going to live forever, upon this third rock from the sun. Love one another. Forgive, forgive and forgive people for the wrongs they may have done to you. Be kind to strangers. Give a couple of dollars to a homeless person. Support animal shelters. Rescue a dog or cat from a shelter. Love one another. For truly, love is the single most positive powerful force in the universe. To thine own self, be true.
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@gmail.com.
Yours truly with Yodie. One of the many pups, I took care of, when I had my little dog walking business.
By Steve Sears
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NJ Stars: The Semonski Sisters
Hometown: Hackettstown
uring a recent, beautiful spring Tuesday, two of the original six Semonski Sisters of Great Meadows, Audrey and Michelle, paid a visit the New Jersey home of their mom, Roberta “Rusty” Semonski. When the time was right, the duo got together and sang for their mom.
If you closed your eyes, you could envision the remaining Semonski Sisters – Joanne, Donna, Valerie, and Diane – joining in and transporting you back to 1974 – 1978 when as young women they performed on The Lawrence Welk Show.
Joanne said, “They (Lawrence Welk and those who worked on his show) were wonderful people.”
Audrey added, “They were like a family.”
Later that afternoon, Audrey and Michelle headed back to their roots, a 150-acre farm property the ladies lived on in the early 1970s. They hiked the land they had run on as children, as the lake installed by their dad reflected the many surrounding trees.
Via Facebook, Michelle aptly described the day. “So many memories of my dad and family. Gosh…. I got teared up!”
You cannot tell The Semonski Sisters story in just 1,500 words. There is too much history and music, and so much love.
So, consider this August 2024 feature – the first NJ Starz article ever to highlight an entire family – just an introduction. There are plenty of videos on You Tube for further exploration and enjoyment.
Raised by their loving parents, Joseph and Roberta “Rusty” Semonski, the birth order of the talented sisters is as follows: Diane (1956), Donna (1958), Joanne (1960),
Valerie (1962, who passed away in 2022), Audrey (1963) and Michelle (1967). Diane and Michelle are Hackettstown High School graduates. The other four sisters graduated from high schools either in Florida or California.
The Semonski Sisters first performed on The Lawrence Welk Show during Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas specials prior to appearing regularly starting in 1975. Diane left the group in 1976 to pursue her own career in music and songwriting, while her five sisters remained with the show until 1978.
The Semonski Sisters started singing in the Garden State, but their big break came in Florida.
Donna explained. “My dad saw that we had talent, and he showcased us in different things, because my mother and dad had a band that they used to perform in for weddings and banquets.”
Joseph also owned a music store in Dover called Tempo Music Center, and he would bring musical instruments home and saw that his daughters could also play instruments in addition to their singing. Realizing the young Semonski six needed a bigger stage to display their talent, he moved his family to Florida.
The east coast’s southernmost state would prove fertile ground for their discovery. Two months into their new home, “Rusty” saw in a local newspaper that Donald O’Connor was going to be performing at the Top of the World restaurant at Walt Disney World.
“It was a big, huge restaurant which had this huge elevator all the way up to the top, and it overlooked all of Disneyworld,” Donna recalled. “We got tickets, and we all rode the elevator up and off. It was eight of us, and because there was so many of us - God had his hand in it, of course - the maître d’ sat us at a table right off the dance floor. We sat there watching Donald O’Connor
perform and, in his act, he came off the stage and he would get someone to sing and dance with him.” Youngest sister, Michelle, was the one to initially draw O’Connor’s attention, and that led to her and her sisters performing with him that evening. This encouraged a meeting between Joseph and Harry Weist, Disneyworld’s band leader. Aware that Welk was heading to Orlando to do the popular show, Dining for Dollars, Weist thought the girls should audition for him. This then led to an introduction to Walter Windsor, who was producer of Channel 9 WFTV in Orlando, the Dining for Dollars network.
Joanne recalled, “Walter Windsor set up a live, onair audition on Dialing for Dollars. And it was hysterical continued on page 20
The Semonski Sisters on The Lawrence Welk Show (courtesy of The Semonski Sisters)
NAS Wildwood Museum Houses WWII Planes, Contains Rich History over Past 82 Years Airfest” 2024 Aug. 29-Sun., Sept. 1, 2024
With about a month left of Summer, there’s a lot of time to enjoy the serenity of the beach with a trip to the southern New Jersey coast. While there, you might strongly consider a visit to Wildwood’s Naval Air Station Aviation Museum in Lower Township, NJ where aviation history awaits.
Museum-goers will be amazed at the many World War II planes all situated in a World War II-designed hangar as well as many artifacts from the 1940’s.
After America declared war on Germany and entered World War II officially in the European theatre, American bases along the Atlantic coast gained importance unlike ever before.
The Wildwood Naval Air Station became a great training ground after it was commissioned. Between 1943 and 1945, pilots practiced night flying and target practice over the Delaware Bay nearby. The hangar itself came to Wildwood by railroad as a kit which was put together to house aircrafts in 1942.
Sitting now in the hangar are TBM Avenger and F6F-3 Helicat among a collection of over 25 planes. Yet the hangar’s usage was far from only being utilized during wartime.
After being de-commissioned following the conclusion of World War II, a dentist and U.S. Navy pilot named Dr. Charles Cox decided to operate United States Overseas Airlines. The company provided national and international fights out of the hangar.
An aficionado of memorabilia and artifacts from the WWII-era, Cox utilized the space to display his collection – which includes Coca-Cola machines, record players and posters among other era-related items.
Other magnificent areas of the museum
emphasize more modern components of aviation such as speed and propulsion. Jetpropelled aircraft is showcased with military jets such as the T- 33 and supersonic F-16. Also at the museum, one will find many rotary-wing aircraft in the collection. On display are a retired HH-52A from the U.S. Cast Guard as well as a Bell UH-1 Iroquois known in aviation circles as a “Huey.” Another display shows off a Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Jet Engine from a Boeing 777. The museum contains remnants of early aviation development dating back to the Wright Brothers era.
A great time to visit the museum will be from Thurs, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1 when “Airfest 2024” takes center stage. This year the four-day show features aircraft from the U.S. Coast Guard, New Jersey State Police, AtlantiCare MedEvac and Cape May County Mosquito Commission among a wide array of vendors.
Kids will love the amount of hands-on and interactive exhibits at the museum as people continue to say that it’s one of the best kept secrets in Cape May County.
Admission is $16.00 for those 13 years old and up, and $12.00 for those between the ages of three and 12. Active duty military members are admitted for free as do museum members. U.S. Military Veterans receive a $2.00 discount and dependents must pay regular admission.
NAS Museum Hours are from 10am-4pm daily from March through December and closed on weekends during January and February. It is located at 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204.
For more information about the NAS Aviation Museum and in Wildwood, logon to www.usnasw.org.
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because my dad and mom had to go out with us, and we had to get all these outfits. We looked like the Partridge Family!”
Audrey said, “We were rushed into the studio and sang, and he loved us, and he said, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, I just found one of the finest acts - The Semonski Sisters - and I am going to take them all to California with us.’ And he did just that.”
Floridians for just under six months, the Semonskis packed up their station wagon and headed almost 2,500 miles to Welk’s mobile home resort in Escondido, California.
“It was a whirlwind,” Audrey added with a laugh, “and it was with our dog.”
Michele, who was seven when the sisters first appeared on the show and 10 when they departed, said, “He (Welk) was very good to us. He was very professional in that way. He wanted us to be pure and wholesome. He took us so many places and gave us this beautiful opportunity.”
While performing at the Welcome Inn Restaurant, Welk’s eatery in Escondido, the older Semonski sisters served as hosts and servers, but eventually all the sisters would sing while their dad would walk the restaurant playing his
Celebrating 50 Years
accordion. They were being groomed for their four seasons on the show. It got to be hectic at times, and California was much different from their humble beginnings.
Joanne said, “Were very naive to the Hollywood thing. There was a lot of things that we saw, that were so absurd compared to where we came from.
We were in this laid-back town, and then there was this hustle and bustle and everything.”
And there was the demand to perform, a commitment they had to make.
Donna said, “Every
week, there was an arrangement that we had to learn and memorize. There were no words in front of you. You had to memorize the words to the song, and fortunately we were singing all the old-time standards which The Lawrence Welk Show always performed. We were accustomed to these songs because of our dad and mom, and we heard these songs a lot. We did not know the words, but we heard the melodies.”
Joanne added, “We had to really be serious about what venture we were on. It was overwhelming. There were times when
we would just really want to pack it in. But we knew this was what we wanted to do.”
When it came to the songs they had to sing, Jimmie Rogers’ “Honeycomb” was the most difficult. Audrey said, “It was so many verses, so many words, and it was fast.”
And then there were the favorites. Donna added, “We always wanted to copy the Andrews Sisters. We would sing “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and “Apple Blossom Time,” and Lawrence had the Lennon Sisters on for many years, and he wanted us to sing those songs, too, which we liked.”
“Chim Chim Cher-ee” from Mary Poppins was perhaps the highlight, and with good reason. In addition to singing, the sisters got to act while dressed as chimney sweepers.
Around the time The Semonski Sisters were preparing to leave The Lawrence Welk Show, Joseph in 1977 bought an inn and restaurant in Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains, which he called the Semonski Sisters Country Inn & Lodge, a venue of music, dance and food, offering entertainment every Saturday night in the main dining area as well as in the lounge.
The Semonski Sisters waited tables and, of course, sang for the guests.
Donna said, “It was nonstop Monday through Sunday. It never stopped, and it was overwhelming. It was a very difficult life, but we enjoyed it.”
Joseph Semonski has passed away, but Roberta “Rusty” Semonski is healthy and well at age 86.
For Audrey, her wish would be to have to family return to their first days in Escondido, when the family ascended a mountain and sang “He,” a 1954 song about God written by Richard Mullan and Jack Richards.
“If we can all sing that together with daddy and mommy standing there with us,” Audrey said, “that would be something. That was such a beautiful song.”
Michelle said, “I miss my dad. If you had to look back at the way God placed everything in our path, it really had a lot to do with my father. He groomed us from the time that we were babies to be musical. And if I had to reminisce for five minutes, all of usincluding Valerie - would all be in one spot at one time singing, and seeing that proud look that he always had on his face.”
Joseph and Roberta “Rusty” Semonski (credit Tom Mareschal photography)
By Steve Sears
OMorristown, You Have a Professional Football Team!
n June 13 at the Dover Sportsplex in Dover, New Jersey, representatives of the new Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA), announced at their introductory press conference that Morristown had been awarded a three of four available franchises for the inaugural 2025 summer season.
The 2,500 seat William G. Mennen Sports Arena will be the Morristown team’s home arena. A coach for the Morristown team has not yet been hired, and the team’s name is up to the fans, who can visit he league website at https://www. goentfla.com/morris-county/ and make suggestions. In September, the franchise will also host an in-school coloring contest for students to design the Morristown uniforms.
National Football League Hall of Famer, Andre Reed, Commissioner of the new Entertainment Football League (ENTFLA), a brand of the Entertainment Football Association, said, “There’s nothing better than to see a community come together through sports. Especially in small towns like Morristown, communities feel a sense of pride when there is a strong purpose to uplift all those involved there. Businesses begin to flourish more when everybody is involved. Our communities are an important part to cities being uplifted by the people
who live and prosper.”
Dave Helmer, who is in his 21st year as the Executive Director of the Morris County Parks Commission, said of the selection of Morristown, “Just to be considered, with the history that Morris County has from a youth football perspective, I think it is great. I think this, in a community where people know each other and get to know each other, is just a great opportunity for us.”
The ENTFLA is a unique brand of football. Seven players on each side of the line of scrimmage on a 50-yard field, no huddles, no kicking field goals or punting. You go for it on fourth down, and for a two-point conversion following a touchdown, which translates into high scoring games. There are 12-minute quarters and 20 seconds between each play.
And, should a pass wind up in the stands, the first fan to catch the ball or recover it gets to keep it.
However, the ENTFLA will be much more than football. Consider that sandwiching the game itself is energetic, pregame activity with live music, and youngsters elevating themselves in bounce houses while sharing the parking lot with barbequing tailgaters. Then, once doors open, an electric atmosphere of indoor laser lights, smoke and fireworks will greet entering fans. At halftime, America’s
Got Talent contestants will perform, and once the game is over, the fans are allowed on the field to meet the players, coaches, and cheerleaders.
Finally, a fairly high-level concert will close the afternoon.
Tommy Benizio of BeniZio Sports, who for about 30 years has either owned or operated professional sports teams, started a consulting firm that works with pro sports teams and leagues on their business operations. He was contacted Entertainment Football Association founder, Doug Freeman,
to help build an arena football league in the New York\New England area. Danbury, Connecticut and Fitchburg, Massachusetts were the initial two communities awarded franchises, and Morristown was the third for the ENTFLA’s inaugural season of four home games, four away games, and one neutral site game per club.
A fourth community is yet to be selected.
Benezio said, “It is this kind of full event, not quite a full day festival, but a day of entertainment, with all things happening.”
Entertainment Football League Commissioner, Andre Reed, speaks at the Entertainment Football League’s introductory press conference
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