Hackettstown’s Will Tagliareni Enjoying Life at Scranton University
By Steve Sears
It is hard to believe that in these pages just two and a half years ago, Hackettstown Tigers’ senior swimmer Will Tagliareni’s record-setting senior year was being trumpeted.
Tagliareni said, “It is crazy to say I am a junior in college already. It has been a great time. I seriously have no complaints, and it really is crazy how fast it has gone. But you know what they say, ‘Time flies when you are having fun.”
Indeed. After the spring of 2022 when he for head coach Ashlee Weingarten’s Hackettstown Tigers squad set five individual school records - the 500 freestyle (breaking his own school record set as a sophomore), 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and the 200 IM (Individual Medley) - he crossed the Delaware River three months later and entered the pool for Scranton coaches Chris Brown and Mia Nardone.
He has swam in all the Royals meets.
Tagliareni spoke of his collegiate experience. “Obviously, college is very demanding. You must really balance your time and everything, especially with
athletics. I feel as though it has met all my expectations as to what to expect, especially schedule wise and performance wise, and I feel as though every year I have been progressively getting better. I am a distance swimmer and everything, and this year I am swimming some of the shorter events a lot more often than I have in the previous years.”
Outside of swimming, Tagliareni has been a busy Business Analytics major at Scranton, and he has taken part in other activities at the school.
He said, “Academically everything has been great. Believe it or not, I am already thinking about applying for graduate school. There is a lot of change. But at Scranton, I am also involved in what is called the Operations and Analytics Club, where I hold an officer’s position, and then I am also a SAAC member, which is the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. We work with faculty and athletes to better the environment and see how we can make the athletic plus academic life better for everyone.
The 20-year-old Tagliareni is also a mathematics tutor for several courses he has taken as a Scranton student, and he
is now selecting his courses for the spring semester.
And Scranton is about a 90-minute trek from Hackettstown, which means occasionally Tagliareni has fans – especially his dad, Tom, and his mom, Hackettstown girls’ volleyball coach, Jeanne Tagliareni –on site cheering him on.
He said, “I think they enjoy watching me get to swim, and again, I have progressed into a better and stronger swimmer, and a stronger person academically. I think they are definitely proud - whether they say it or not - when they come to see me swim and for a visit, to see what is going on in my life.”
Will Tagliareni in the pool for the Scranton University Royals (credit: ZJ Morse)
Dr. Ira Goldberg, owner and lead dentist of Morris County Dental Associates, LLC in Succasunna, recently completed a Mastership program for Zest Locator attachments.
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Dr. Goldberg treats entire families, from toddlers to seniors. Services dentures, cosmetics, and more! He and his staff enjoy the long-term
important for certain areas of the mouth, such as the top front, where the angulation of bone can put the implants and denture at greater risk of complication.”
“Locators are not new in dentistry. I have been using them for almost 30 years. However, recent developments have opened a whole new set of opportunities for patients. Within the last few months I have been able to offer a wide variety of options that patients are really capitalizing on,” reports Dr. Goldberg.
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Dr. Ira Goldberg is the owner of Morris County Dental Associates in Succasunna. He performs all phases of implant dentistry, and rarely are referrals required. For a free consultation, including a free 3-D scan (if necessary), please call his office at (973) 328-1225 or visit his website at www.MorrisCountyDentist.com
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Dr. Goldberg is a leading expert on dental implants. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, which is a degree held by only 1% of dentists worldwide. Whether you require a single implant or complex full-mouth rehabilitation, a free consultation with Dr. Goldberg should be considered.
Dr. Goldberg treats entire families, from toddlers to seniors. Services include cleanings, check-ups, fillings, Invisalign, dentures, cosmetics, and more! He and his staff enjoy the long-term relationships they build with their patients.
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Centenary University Gives Back to Veterans with Free Business Program
By Evan Wechman
Veterans are often individuals who are committed to succeeding at their various tasks since their lives and others depend on it. When many return to civilian life, they use the same drive that helped them succeed in the military to reach great heights in the business field. However, many miss the camaraderie they shared with other soldiers when they return home.
Now, Centenary University has teamed with the Veterans Venture Program (VVP) to bring the aspect of camaraderie back into their lives. At the same time, they will be providing them with many accomplished business leaders from the local area to help ensure their business idea is a winning one.
The program is relatively new to Centenary University, after it was partnered with Fairleigh Dickinson University for several years. However, Centenary University president, Dale Caldwell has been committed to giving back to the community in many areas, most notably, entrepreneurial studies. When Caldwell learned this program would be free to veterans and their families, he made sure to bring this wonderful program to the
college.
During this semester long program, a cohort of veterans meet once a week in the classroom to study everything from business planning to market research.
However, according to the Dean of the VVP, Sakti Kunz, the true learning takes place when the veterans meet with these experienced business leaders, all volunteers to guide them with their idea.
“They meet once a week for two hours. It’s not a long enough time to get into everybody’s business. The consultants are the ones who take those educational concepts and make it work for the business, their (the veterans} business. That’s the biggest area that the veterans love,” Kunz says.
She adds that “the most important thing for them has nothing to do with our program, and more to do with connecting with humans. They lose faith, and I’ve seen this more with veterans who are just coming out of war zones with PTSD. They have a rough time transitioning into civilian life because of that. This, the fact that they’re able to meet again, the fact that they have a team, a cohort again, that they can connect with, that they can connect with the consultants again, someone
who’s watching their back is critical. And a lot of our job is to keep encouraging them. They are used to succeeding. These are the top performers amongst us human beings. So, they’re used to performing really well. When they pick up a subject like business planning and they are unable to do what in their minds they should be able to do, they lose faith very, very quickly. And a large part of our role is to make sure that they don’t lose faith. Show them the path, get them out of a rut.”
Kunz, who had an exceptional business career encompassing over two decades with AT&T and seven years with Dunn and Broadstreet was recruited into the program about 12 years ago.
She was invited to lend her expertise back then by the co-chair of the VVP, Alan Levitan. Levitan who was a former CEO of Kings Supermarkets as well as the chairman of the Food Bank of New Jersey had a burning desire to give back to those who served our country, which Kunz shared as well.
“I think if you talk to some of the other consultants, you find that most of us have the same thing in common. We’ve had very, very rich careers in our past, and some of us are not retired, so some of us
are still working, but we’ve been privileged to have these extremely rich careers behind us, and towards the end of our careers, as we look back, we realize that we’ve been gifted amazing leaderships from other people who have given us the knowledge that we have and there is an intense need inside us to give back,” Kunz says. The next session begins February 11 and registrations are being accepted now. More information about registering can be found at the following site: Veteran Ventures Program (VVP) - Centenary University
Morris County’s Holiday Events for 2024: A Festive Family Guide
With the winter season just around the corner, Morris County is gearing up for a series of holiday events that promise to dazzle and delight. Whether you’re searching for light displays, meeting Santa, or looking to experience winter wonderlands, here’s a list of holiday happenings that locals won’t want to miss!
1. Morristown’s Christmas Festival on the Green
• When: Weekends, December 1 - December 22, noon to 8 p.m.
• Where: Morristown Green, Morristown
• Highlights: This 100-year tradition transforms Morristown’s Green into a sparkling winter wonderland with family activities and entertainment featuring holiday lights and wreaths adorning streetlights; Santa’s house to visit and photos; holiday crafts like gingerbread house and ornament making; miniature train rides around the Green; and live performances by local choirs and entertainers. Visitors can enjoy holiday treats, storytelling and even ice sculpting demonstrations. Perfect for young families, the festive spirit is contagious, making it a holiday tradition for many!
2. Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village
• When: Through December 30 (check specific dates)
• Where: Skylands Stadium, Augusta
• Highlights: Featuring a mile-long drivethrough light show with over two million twinkling lights, Skylands Stadium also boasts a Christmas Village where you can meet Santa, adults can enjoy a Winter Beer Garden and explore local vendors. The display is set to music, creating a magical experience as you drive through. Roast s’more on a fire pit, sip hot coca and indulge holiday treats.
3. Festival of Trees at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum
• When: Through December 31
• Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township
• Highlights: Celebrate the season on Dec. 7 and Dec. 7 by decorating the Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s Mansion in this annual Festival of Trees. Calling all scouts, families, floral designers and garden clubs in this festive family outing. This indoor display features beautifully decorated trees by local businesses, artists, and community groups. Wander the arboretum’s halls for creative tree displays that showcase themes from traditional to quirky. The venue is family-friendly and makes for a lovely afternoon
holiday activity, especially for those interested in nature and crafts.
4. Family Gingerbread House Decorating
• When: Friday, Dec.13
• Where: Roxbury Public Library, Roxbury
• Highlights: Decorate a preassembled gingerbread house with your family. Registration required. Visit attend.roxburylibrary.org/events
5. Christmas in Chester: Holiday Craft Fair and Market
• When: Through December 22
• Where: Downtown Chester
• Highlights: Browse local handmade crafts, jewelry, and holiday decor from more
than 100 artisans. You’ll also find plenty of food vendors, drinks, gifts, jewelry, Christmas decorations and clothing. Chester’s picturesque downtown decorated in lights makes this an ideal outing for a family shopping trip.
6. Hackettstown Hometown Holiday
• When: Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7
• Where: Various locations, Hackettstown
• Highlights: The Hackettstown BID will host the Annual Hometown Holiday celebration! Final Schedule will be announced. Look for all your favorite activities and continued on page 7
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events! Eat, drink and shop all weekend; Holiday Bazaar Shopping and Dining Tent; businesses open late with specials; Centenary University Grand Illumination and Holiday Celebration; Santa Parade, Tree Lighting, Santa Selfies; Santa Winter Wonderland; Deck the House: tour Hackettstown’s historic homes, all decked out for the holiday season. This self-guided event lets families take in festive decorations while learning about the town’s architectural history.
7. Mistletoe Market
• When: Friday through Sunday, Dec. 6-Dec. 8; Dec. 13-15.; 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Where: Turkey Brook Park, Budd Lake
• Highlights: Mt. Olive Recreation will organize a cozy outdoor market where holiday shoppers can find unique gifts, enjoy food and drinks and gather by the fire. Expect pictures with Santa, food trucks and hot chocolate, carolers and performances, bonfire, gift and food donation and tons of shopping!
8. Winter Wonderland
• When: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Ort Farms, Long Valley
• Highlights: Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, Christmas crafts, photo ops and more.
9. Hanukka Celebration
• When: Monda,y Dec. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Chabad Jewish Center of Mt. Olive, Flanders
• Highlights: Light Up Mt. Olive at a Chanukah Celebration featuring a giant menorah lighting, latkes and donuts, Jewish music and local dignitaries.
Tips for Visiting with Little Ones
1. Arrive Early: Holiday events are always popular! Early arrivals ensure a good spot for parades and less waiting time for activities.
2. Dress Warmly and Layer Up: Winter in Morris County can be chilly. Dressing in layers helps kids stay comfortable outdoors and indoors.
3. Pack Snacks and Water: Small snacks and drinks can help keep little ones happy during the event (and avoid food lines).
4. Stroller-Friendly Gear: Many events, especially outdoor festivals, may involve walking, so a comfortable stroller or carrier can be a big help.
5. Plan for Breaks: Keep an eye out for benches or seating areas where kids can take a rest, especially at longer events. This season, celebrate the magic of the holidays in Morris County. From dazzling lights to festive parades, these events are sure to bring joy and warmth to all!
New Jersey Ballet School Introduces New Programs for Dancers of All Skill Levels
By Megan Roche
After revitalizing the New Jersey Ballet Company, Maria Kowroski and Martin Harvey are now restructuring the New Jersey Ballet School.
The new structured programs offer opportunities for dancers who are working towards a professional career (Student Division) and those dancers who participate in dance for fun (Open Division).
The Student Division has been crafted to prepare dancers from ages 9-18 to realize their potential and graduate into the Pre-Professional Program. Both programs have a rigorous structure, reflecting the level of dedication required to make the leap from beginner to student and from student to professional.
“The students in our Student Division will have a regular ballet technique class, they have pointe class, a pas de deux class, they have pilates, they have contemporary, they have jazz, stagecraft class. There are also some new faculty teachers, so they are getting exposed to some really wonderful teachers that will help keep them on that professional track. Ballet is like any sport where there are so few that actually make it to the professional level, we want to give them the opportunity to do whatever they can to achieve their dreams,” Kowroski said. However, the School’s commitment to
fostering a welcoming environment remains strong, with accessible programs for younger students and recreational dancers still at the forefront. The Children’s Division will introduce young dancers, ages 4-10, to the joy of ballet, while the Open Division, ages 10 and older, offers flexible schedules and diverse classes in addition to ballet, such as Pilates, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Ballroom.
“We have some classes offered to the younger students that are kind of set up like prep classes. They have the ability to see if ballet is something they want to do. The classes aren’t as demanding and offer more flexibility,” Kowroski said.
Harvey, who trained with the Royal Ballet in London and Kowroski, who trained with the School of American Ballet in New York City, are working in tandem to change the culture of the school.
“Today’s students face a culture filled with infinite options and external pressures,” Harvey said. “While strong training, discipline, and a healthy work ethic are critical, students also need authentic inspiration and genuine encouragement.”
When Kowroski took over the company in November 2021, she had a vision for what the organization would look like.
“It’s hard to reshape a company that’s existed for 65 years but I think Carolyn Clark, who founded the company, she wasn’t well
the last years of her life and she wasn’t in the studio and there was no director. Coming in and having a direction and a vision for the company has helped reshape it and get it back on the map,” Kowroski said.
Ultimately, Kowroski hopes to continue to add more opportunities for youth to be exposed to the world of ballet.
“We would love to see a lot more students attending classes here. I’d like to see all the student division classes really full and thriving. The younger the students that come in, the more ability we have to nurture
them and take them on this journey. We really want to be the leading ballet school in New Jersey. I love New York City, I spent 26 years of my life there and I love the city so much, but I think a lot of people have left the city and are now living in New Jersey, and I want the community to know that they have a school that is an elite program just like you would get in New York City right here in New Jersey,” Kowroski said.
For more information on the New Jersey Ballet Company and School, visit www.njballet.org.
Martin Harvey, New Jersey Ballet School Director, instructs students of all levels
Nature’s Food Markets: Healthy Grocery Store Brings One-stop
NShopping for Area Residents
ature’s Food Markets is the buzz of the community. Healthy grocery store brings one-stop shopping for area residents.
Area residents have been responding well to the beautiful, new healthy grocery store Nature’s Food Markets in Mount Olive at 7 Naughright Road. It is a locallyowned supermarket dedicated to health, wellness, and community. The new store offers budget-friendly, healthy groceries, addressing a long-standing need in the region and providing a one-stop destination for health-conscious shoppers in Mount Olive and bringing in many people from the surrounding areas.
One customer named Haley shared, ““I absolutely love it here. I’ve stopped shopping everywhere else - we shop organic and we want natural products and foods. We are here like three of four times a week. The pricing is amazing.” Nature’s Food Markets has been sharing similar testimonials and promotions for the store on their social media pages – FaceBook and Instagram.
Nature’s Food Markets provides a variety of healthy living essentials, including fresh produce from local farmers, better-for-you brands, natural supplements, and ecofriendly household items. Combining the scale of a large supermarket chain with the personalized touch of a small business, the store is committed to offering quality
products at competitive prices while serving as the region’s go-to source for healthy living.
To celebrate its opening, Nature’s Food Markets will host a Grand Opening Party on December 14, featuring live music, product tastings, cooking demos, raffles, and special promotions. Special guests include Stephen Baldwin (fun and games at the store) and Nature Nate (the store’s handsome, healthy mascot). It’s a perfect opportunity for the community to explore the store’s offerings, meet the team, and learn more about its commitment to wellness and sustainability.
“Mount Olive Township has long needed a grocery store that combines affordability with healthy, quality products,” said Heddy Tabet, owner of Nature’s Food Markets. “Since opening, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. Residents from across the region— including Long Valley, Chester, Budd Lake, Hackettstown, and as far as Mendhem— have praised our wide range of offerings and appreciate having a place to embrace a healthier lifestyle, all without spending their entire paycheck.”
Nature’s Food Markets is located at 7 Naughright Rd, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, and is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, you can visit www.naturesfoodmarkets.com.
The History of Christmas
Christmas, celebrated annually on December 25, is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. While its origins lie in Christian theology, the holiday’s history is a blend of religious tradition, pagan customs, and cultural evolution.
Early Christian Roots
The celebration of Christmas as a Christian holiday began in the 4th century CE. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke in the New Testament describe the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, heralded by angels and marked by the visit of shepherds and wise men. However, the Bible does not specify a date for Jesus’ birth, and early Christians did not celebrate it.
December 25 was chosen for Christmas in 336 CE during the reign of Emperor Constantine, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. Scholars believe this date was selected to coincide with existing pagan festivals, particularly the Roman Saturnalia and the celebration of Sol Invictus (“The Unconquered Sun”), which marked the winter solstice. By aligning Christmas with these festivities, the Church sought to facilitate the acceptance of Christianity within the Roman Empire.
Pagan Influences
Many Christmas traditions have roots in pre-Christian winter festivals. Saturnalia, celebrated from December 17 to 23, was a time of feasting, gift-giving, and social reversal. Similarly, Yule, a Germanic pagan festival, honored the winter solstice with bonfires, feasts, and the use of evergreens, which symbolized life during the darkest days of the year. The Yule log, later adapted into Christmas customs, originates from this tradition.
The incorporation of these pagan elements helped
Christmas evolve into a more inclusive holiday. Practices such as decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and caroling all have links to pre-Christian customs.
The Medieval Celebration of Christmas
During the Middle Ages, Christmas became a major feast day in Europe, combining religious observance with festive merriment. Churches held nativity plays and midnight masses, while communities celebrated with feasts, music, and dancing. The season of Christmastide, which lasted from December 25 to January 6 (Epiphany), was marked by various festivities, including “The Lord of Misrule,” where societal roles were temporarily inverted.
However, Christmas was not universally celebrated. In Puritan England and colonial America, it was banned in the 17th century for being too indulgent and pagan. It wasn’t until the 19th century that Christmas began to take on its modern form.
The Modern Christmas
The Victorian era redefined Christmas, emphasizing family, generosity, and goodwill. Writers like Charles Dickens, whose novella A Christmas Carol (1843) popularized themes of compassion and redemption, played a key role in this transformation.
The introduction of Christmas trees, inspired by German traditions, became widespread after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized them in the 1840s. Gift-giving, once associated with St. Nicholas, also became central to Christmas.
Santa Claus, derived from St. Nicholas, evolved into a cheerful, red-suited figure through 19th and 20th-century advertising and literature. His modern image was cemented
by companies like Coca-Cola in the 1930s. Christmas Today Today, Christmas is celebrated worldwide, blending religious and secular traditions. For Christians, it remains a sacred holiday honoring the birth of Jesus. For others, it is a cultural event centered on family, generosity, and joy. The history of Christmas reflects a dynamic interplay of faith, culture, and adaptation, making it a uniquely universal celebration.
Did You Know?
According to the Zillow Home Value Index, the median value of homes in the United States increased dramatically between 2019 and 2024. Data from the online real estate listing service indicates the median value of a home in the U.S. in August 2019 was $243,386. Just half a decade later, that value had risen to $361,282, marking a 67 percent increase in median home value over that time. Housing prices have experienced an even greater uptick in Canada, where data from the Canadian Real Estate Association indicates that the average selling price of homes sold in August 2024 was $717,800 CAD ($529,427.75 USD), a roughly 73 percent increase since August 2019, when the average homes sold in Canada went for $522,700 ($385,527.84 USD). The spike in housing costs has greatly outpaced inflation. In fact, according to a 2024 report from the real estate data firm Clever, if home prices had increased at the same rate as inflation since 1963, the median price of a home in the U.S. would be $177,511, which is less than half the median value reported by Zillow in August 2024.
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Its origins lie in the events surrounding the Maccabean Revolt (167–160 BCE) and the Jewish fight for religious freedom. Celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah holds significant historical and cultural meaning for Jews worldwide.
The Historical Context
In the 2nd century BCE, the region of Judea was under the control of the Seleucid
The History of Hanukkah
Empire, led by King Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Antiochus sought to unify his empire by imposing Hellenistic culture and religion upon the diverse peoples he ruled. For the Jews of Judea, this meant prohibitions against practicing Judaism, desecration of the holy Temple, and forced participation in pagan rituals.
In 167 BCE, Antiochus ordered the erection of a statue of Zeus in the Jewish Temple and the sacrifice of pigs on its altar. These actions profoundly violated Jewish religious laws and provoked widespread
outrage. This led to the Maccabean Revolt, spearheaded by the Hasmonean family, particularly Judah Maccabee and his brothers.
The Maccabean Revolt
The Maccabees, a small band of Jewish rebels, waged a guerrilla war against the Seleucid forces. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outmatched in weaponry, their determination and tactical ingenuity led to a series of victories. By 164 BCE, the Maccabees successfully recaptured Jerusalem and reclaimed the desecrated Temple.
Upon entering the Temple, they found it in ruins, with the sacred menorah extinguished and the oil supplies contaminated. They sought to rededicate the Temple and relight the menorah, which symbolized God’s presence. However, only a small jar of pure oil was found—enough to keep the menorah burning for just one day.
The Miracle of the Oil
According to Jewish tradition, the small amount of oil miraculously lasted for eight days, giving the Maccabees enough time to prepare more consecrated oil. This event was seen as a divine sign of support for their struggle and became central to the
Hanukkah story.
The Evolution of Hanukkah
The celebration of Hanukkah was established to commemorate both the military victory and the miracle of the oil.
Unlike major Jewish holidays rooted in the Torah, Hanukkah’s origins are recorded in later texts, such as the Books of Maccabees and the Talmud.
Over the centuries, Hanukkah has evolved into a joyous festival marked by specific traditions. Lighting the hanukkiah, a nine-branched candelabrum, is the holiday’s most iconic ritual, symbolizing the miracle of the oil. Other customs include playing dreidel, eating foods fried in oil (like latkes and sufganiyot), and giving gifts.
Hanukkah’s Modern Significance
Hanukkah represents themes of religious freedom, perseverance, and hope. While it is a relatively minor holiday in terms of religious observance, its proximity to Christmas in Western cultures has amplified its cultural visibility.
Today, Hanukkah serves as a time for Jewish families to come together, celebrate their heritage, and reflect on the enduring struggle for faith and identity in the face of adversity.
By Steve Sears
The
Remembering Singer\songwriter Bobby Caldwell
late singer\songwriter Bobby Caldwell,
the writer of the 1978 smash single “What You Won’t Do For Love,” would have been 73 this past August 15.
And even though is no longer with us, his spirit was very much felt that late summer day when his wife of 19 years, Mary, held a birthday celebration for him at their Great Meadows home.
Caldwell said, “A lot of folks who loved him were here. A lot of musicians. And, you know, it was a full-blown concert, with all songs written by Bobby.”
Bobby Caldwell died in March 2023 after suffering long-term side-effects from a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, which was an FDA black box warning labeled drug. Preparing to head to Japan, he sought medical advice for a runny nose and head cold, and a week later could not get out of bed.
His wife added, “It ruptured both of his Achilles tendons, literally while he slept. But worst of all, it caused peripheral neuropathy, which meant endless nagging, nonstop pain. It just really wore him down for six years and two months, and he died here at home in my arms. And that was on
March 14, 2023.”
Caldwell met her future husband in Las Vegas.
She said, “David Cassidy and a producer by the name of Don Reo launched a show called “The Rat Pack is Back!” It was at the Desert Inn (in Las Vegas), and David called Bobby and asked him to play Frank Sinatra because Bobby had released a few big band albums - kind of just for fun, really. He loved that genre, and so Bobby was playing Frank in in Vegas, and I just happened to go to that show as a Sinatra fan, and he blew me away. He was fantastic.”
Bobby Caldwell’s initial album that bore his name went Double Platinum in the United States, and Platinum in Japan – and in 2024, “What You Won’t Do For Love” revisited Billboard in a huge way, going #1 on the Billboard TikTok charts.
Caldwell explained. “In the beginning of this year, some young lady, I do not know where she is from, had a bowl of fresh strawberries with chocolate drizzles on it, and it was sitting on what looked like her bed spread, and she used the song and filmed the bowl of strawberries. Well, it went viral, and it got something like half a billion views and millions of likes. It spun this whole food thing where people all
over the place were filming food to the song, the same way it was with the horn riff in the beginning.”
Caldwell also wrote many songs for other artists, including a co-writing credit for the 1986 #1 smash single, “The Next Time I Fall”, by Peter Cetera and Amy Grant. Mary Caldwell said, “I sure wish he were still here. And he ought to be. I could not have dreamt him up in my wildest dreams. He was just so right, and we had a great, wonderful marriage, and I am grateful. But it should have been longer.”
Bobby Caldwell (credit: Mary Caldwell)
By Henry M. Holden
TMorris County Celebrates Two Significant Milestones
he Morris County Vocational School District office, (MCVSD) is where career and technical education programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed are found.
Programs range from auto service and construction trades to healthcare sciences, global commerce, performing arts, and cyber security. In addition to collaboration with the local school districts and the County College Morris (CCM) there are full-time academies and ShareTime programs established at offsite satellite locations.
This year, 2024, marks two significant milestones for the Morris County Vocational School District. It is the 25th anniversary of its Dance Program, and the 55th anniversary of the district’s inception in 1969.
The Academy for Performing Arts, which includes the Dance Program, offers students opportunities to work with master teachers and professional choreographers. The program has produced alumni who are performers, choreographers, and dance educators, among other professions. The annual dance performance has become a showcase event, highlighting students’ talents and growth as artists.
In honor of the Dance Program’s 25th Anniversary, the program will host a special performance on January 18, 2025, at the County College of Morris. This celebratory event will feature a unique blend of current students, alumni, educational partners, and industry professionals. Lisa Peluso, Teacher of Dance, will choreograph a piece for alumni, and current students will perform pieces choreographed by professional alumni.
With the County College of Morris as a supportive partner, the celebration will also feature alumni who will present their own work at the concert. Professional dance companies, each employing alumni, will highlight MCVSD’s impact on the dance community. Additionally, County College of Morris’s Coordinator of Dance, Professor Terence Duncan, will collaborate with the Academy of Dance seniors to create a work as part of their Choreography I Course taken at County College of Morris.
“I am thrilled to celebrate 25 years of the dance program! I had the privilege of being a guest instructor in the program’s early years, and for the past decade, I’ve had
the honor of leading it as the director. Watching our students grow, find their voice, and pursue remarkable careers, in the arts or other fields they’re passionate about, has been inspiring and shows the impact of an arts education,” said Lisa Peluso, Teacher of Dance.
The 25th Anniversary Dance Performance will bring together the program’s past and present. When tickets are available for the January 18th performance they will be sold on the school website.
From its origins as a traditional vocational school, MCVSD has evolved through the years into a leading district providing career and technical education across a broad range of fields. “These two milestones highlight the district’s ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence, and expanding opportunities for students in Morris County,” said Shari Castelli, Acting Superintendent of the MCVSD.
“We have a new district building on the campus of
the County College of Morris (CCM)” said Gina DiDomenico, the Student Recruitment and Community Relations person. “We are offering four Pathways, and ten ShareTime programs. Applicants apply to one pathway and will choose a specific program in year two.
Share-Time programs or half-day programs are for 11th and 12th grade half-day and full-time nine through 12th grade.
The Morris County Vocational School District continues to educate students, nurturing their passions, and equipping them with valuable career readiness skills in preparation for college and careers,” said DiDomenico.
An academy program of the MCVS provides students in grade nine through twelve in-depth instructions in a specific career pathway. Students attend the academy programs instead of their local high school unless the academy program is housed in their local high school. Students take their academy classes each year following the NJ State Department of Education’s academic requirements. All academy students receive a high school diploma from the Morris County Vocational School District, regardless of their academy location. Each academy has a unique academy course sequence and opportunities for internships and earning college credit.
“With 55 years dedicated to career and technical education, and 25 years of artistic excellence through the Dance Program, with a new building on the campus of the CCM we can offer four Share-Time Program Pathways and. skills in preparation for college and careers,” said DiDomenico.
The MCVSD recently announced a new full-time academy for aviation and partnership with Roxbury high school. This new Academy is designed to meet the increasing need of the aviation industry for airline pilots, drone operators, and aircraft maintenance.
With the aviation industry experiencing rapid growth, the academy for aviation aims to provide students with tools and education they need to pursue these in-demand careers.
The program will begin in the fall of 2025, and offers a specialized curriculum to meet the industry needs. Through the school’s evolution, many new full-time and continued on page 15
This year marks the 25 years of artistic excellence through the Dance Program. (MCVSD)
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share-time programs have been added through the years.
The Academy for Aviation will include hours of aviation experience, and a senior year option for flight training.
Each year, for the past five years the Morris County School of Technology prepares for a fresh academic year by gearing up for the new term, teachers and guidance counselors attend the district’s Summer Institute, an annual teacher-lead initiative. This workshop is designed to highlight innovative teaching techniques and lay the groundwork for the upcoming year, with this year ‘s theme centered on “cultivating joy in the educational environment”.
Spearheaded by Samantha Shane, and the departments chairs this three-day session delves into pertinent topics, such as an establishing a productive learning culture, championing equity and inclusion and crafting authentic learning experiences, integrating gaming in education and much more.
Contemporary lesson plans strengthen
staff connections, with renewed emphasis on learning techniques, are aimed at propelling students to a higher. Level. The teacher behind the Fundamentals of Food Service course reflected, “The Summer Institute stage as an invaluable platform for collaboration and brainstorming, highlighting, incredible initiatives, undertaken across MCST. This is a gathering of career, technical education in general subject, educators to sharpen their skills collectively.
“Our full-time programs and our parttime programs are both very strong. We are not doing away with any courses. We have two significant milestones and have a lot of different programs.” said DiDomenico.
National Merit Finalists are selected based on their exceptional abilities, skills and accomplishments. They are highly recruited by several colleges, nationwide, and have some colleges and universities offering significant scholarships.
Dhruva Chitneed and Mahi Gupta, are seniors at Morris County School of Technology, in Denville have been named Na-
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Mahi Gupta is in the school’s Academy for Health Care Sciences. This Academy is a rigorous highly focused program with studies in human sciences, health information technology, emergency care, humanities, computer technology, and health care dynamics. Students in this program can earn up to 15 credits through the Rutgers School of Health-related Professions.
Dhruva Chitneedl is in the Academy for Computer and information Science. This Academy provides students with a comprehensive overview of computer programing, internet technology, computer architecture, the history of computers, mathematics for programing, network security and software engineering.
“The continued support through this grant, is part of Morris County Vocational School District and 140 high schools nation-wide selected to receive a $5,000 Grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation
and the National Redds Restaurant, Association, educational foundation to enhance their ProStride, culinary arts and restaurant management program with no equipment, curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.
“The continued support through this Grant, which we have been given fortunately, for the past, has allowed our school to enhance our school-based events, as well as our student enterprise”, said Miguel Alfonso, a teacher at the Academy for Culinary Arts.
In June Morris County School of Technology students competed at SkillsUSA National Conference with an Auto Body & Collision Repair student ranking 1st in the Nation for Automotive Refinishing.
Morris County School of Technology’s STEM Club’s Technology Student Association (TSA) Chapter participated in the New Jersey TSA’s State Conference, placing in nine competitions, including a 1st place win in Biotechnology Design for a third year in a row.
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Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: 45-60 minutes
Servings: 6
1 Coleman Pork Loin (4 pounds) salt, to taste pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Glaze:
1 cup apple cider vinegar glaze
6 tablespoons whole grain mustard
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 teaspoon minced sage
1 teaspoon minced thyme
2 teaspoons minced garlic salt, to taste pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-6 sliced apples
Preheat oven to 350 F and line sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Remove pork from packaging and pat dry with paper towel. Season all sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
To make glaze: In bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar glaze, mustard, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, sage, thyme and garlic. Add salt and pepper, to taste. In steady stream, slowly
add olive oil to emulsify while whisking. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear pork loin 2-3 minutes on each side.
Move pork to lined baking sheet and brush on about half the glaze. Roast 30 minutes.
Remove pork from oven and spread sliced apples around pork loin. Brush continued on page 17
remaining glaze over pork and apples. Bake 20-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 150 F.
Let pork loin rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Stuffing-Filled Pork Chops
Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 6
Stuffing:
1 small box biscuit mix
1 stick butter
2-3 stalks finely diced celery
1 finely diced onion
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1-2 cups chicken broth
1 bag cornbread stuffing mix
2 eggs, beaten salt, to taste pepper, to taste
6 Coleman Natural bone-in or boneless pork chops oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced sage
1 teaspoon minced thyme
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
To make stuffing: Bake biscuits according to package directions 1 day ahead. Dry biscuits will absorb more broth.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In skillet, melt butter then add celery and onions. Saute until onions are translucent then add poultry seasoning and half the broth. Set aside to cool.
In bowl, combine stuffing mix, crumbled biscuits and eggs.
Add onion mix to bowl and mix well. Add leftover broth if mixture is too dry. Set aside.
Slit each chop on rounded side, cutting almost through to bone, to create deep pockets for stuffing.
Season chops with garlic, sage, thyme and rosemary. Fill each chop with stuffing mixture. Use toothpicks to keep chops closed.
Preheat skillet with oil over medium-high heat and sear each chop 2-3 minutes on each side.
Once chops are seared, add remaining stuffing to pan, cover with foil and bake 3045 minutes until chops reach 140 F in center. Remove foil for last 10 minutes to brown top of stuffing, if desired. (Family Features)
By Richard Mabey Jr.
TA Fond Remembrance of the Christmas of 1963
he Christmas of 1963 holds a most endearing place in my heart. For it was a time when I took on a very special project and completed it all by myself. I was 10 years old at the time and in the fifth grade. I was now in the Webelos Cub Scouts. It was now mid November, and I was about to face a most challenging pursuit.
Dad had bought me a full-sized piece of plywood at the Circle Lumber on Route 23. The reason Dad bought me this wonderful gift, is that I wanted to create a little village for under the Christmas Tree. Using Dad’s old Plasticville stores and houses, I was going to create my masterpiece by painting roads and sidewalks and green grass onto this big piece of plywood. It was a project that was going to fulfill one of the requirements for community living for my Arrow of Light Award, the highest rank that a Cub Scout can earn.
In mid November, Dad would leave for Maine or New Hampshire to bring New York City its Christmas Tree. Dad made this annual journey for well over 25 years. It would mean that my father would be away from us, for a good week or so. As a child, I knew how much it meant to Dad to have such an honorable responsibility. But then, on the other hand, after a day or two, I would find myself missing his presence.
I was determined to create my little village from the large sheet of plywood, a few little cans of paint, and the array of Plasticville stores and homes, that Dad had from his days as a teenager. I set up Dad’s workbench, in the basement of the old Mabey Homestead, as my very own Central Command. I attacked this project with a certain amount of confidence, mixed with a pinch of self doubts and anxieties.
I worked alone, while Dad was working all so hard, to bring New York City’s its tall and towering Christmas Tree.
It was a Saturday morning and I turned on Dad’s radio, that he had on his workbench, and listened to my father’s favorite radio station, WOR-710. I found a certain comfort in listening to “Rambling With Gambling,” with the show’s host John Gambling.
I remember that it took me the greater part of that Saturday, to complete the fun-filled project. I was immensely proud of myself. I had set up the finished product on two saw horses. It was a sight to see, the little Plasticville homes and stores, neatly arranged on the big piece of plywood, with all the painted roads and painted grass abounding. I had completed the entire project, all by myself, from soup to nuts.
I remember the Christmas of 1963 with great fondness. My little village brought a certain joy and festive feeling to our Christmas Tree that year. I was all so proud of that little under-the-tree village.
There is a time for synergy, and working together with people, and holding to the old, one for all and all for one outlook. However, there is something to be said for working alone to paint a landscape, to write a poem, to compose a song, to plan out a marketing strategy, or to build a little village from a big piece of plywood, a few little cans of paint and some Plasticville buildings.
Sometimes, we underestimate a child’s ability to reach new heights and accomplish wonderful things. As a parent, a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, a teacher, or another adult role in a child’s life, there is a tendency to want to jump in, to help the child with a project that they are working on.
Perhaps one of the greatest gifts that we could ever give a child, is the trust and encouragement to take on a project, completely on his or her own.
Love is the single most powerful force in the universe. And, sometimes a great love we can give to someone, is to step back and allow them to accomplish a tough task, all by themselves.
Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He has had two books published. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@gmail.com.
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Yours truly at 10 years old, during the Christmas of 1963, kneeing before my little Plasticville Village.
The Wizard of Menlo Park Lights Up the World
By Henry. M Holden
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 –October 18, 1931) was born in Milan, Ohio. He grew up in Port Huron, Michigan, when his family moved there in 1854.
He was an American businessman and inventor who developed many devices including mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions were a life-long driving force also include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and an early version of the electric light bulb.
Edison struggled in traditional schooling and was labeled a troublemaker. Modern speculation is that Edison could have suffered from ADHD which coupled with hearing loss would have made traditional schooling challenging.
His mother, a former schoolteacher, taught Edison reading, writing, and arithmetic. He attended school but for only a few months in 1859. As a child, he became fascinated with technology and spent hours working on his experiments at home.
With 1,093 US patents in his name or jointly, (many with assistance of a dedicated staff) as well as patents in other countries, Edison is regarded as the most prolific inventor in American history. He also filed about 550-600 applications which were unsuccessful.
He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention and collaborated with other researchers.
Early in his career he worked as a telegraph operator, which inspired some of his first inventions. In 1876, he established his first industrial laboratory in Menlo Park, where many of his early inventions were developed. He later established a botanical laboratory in Fort
Myers, Florida, in collaboration with several businessmen, and a laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey, that featured the world’s first film studio. Called the Black Maria was used by Edison for more than 40 years.
He was the last of seven children born to Samuel Edison, Jr. and Nancy Edison.
In 1871, at the age of 24, Edison married 16-year-old Mary Stilwell. Mary died in February 1886. The marriage had produced three children. In February 1888 at the age of 39, Edson married 20-year-old Mina Miller. This union produced three children. Mina outlived Edison, passing on August 24, 1947.
Edison suffered from lifelong hearing loss, probably due to an inflammation of the mastoid bone, according to doctors of the time. However, Edison reported that he had sustained a head injury during his work on the railroad.
His deafness was due to a bout of scarlet fever and recurring untreated middle-ear infections. He later created sophisticated stories about the cause of his deafness. He was completely deaf in one ear and barely hearing in the other. As he got older, Edison believed his hearing loss allowed him to avoid distraction and concentrate more easily on his work.
Edison began his career selling newspapers, candy, and vegetables on trains running from Port Huron to Detroit. He made a
$50-a-week profit by age 13, most of which went to buying equipment for electrical and chemical experiments. At age 15, he saved 3-yearold Jimmie MacKenzie from being struck by a runaway train. Jimmie’s father, station agent J. U. MacKenzie was so grateful that he trained Edison as a telegraph operator. Edison’s first telegraphy job away from Port Huron was at Stratford Junction, Ontario, on the Grand Trunk Railway. He also conducted chemical experiments until he resigned rather than be fired after being held responsible for a near collision of two trains.
Edison obtained the exclusive right to sell newspapers on the road, and, with the aid of several assistants, he set type and printed the Grand Trunk Herald, which he sold with his other papers. This began Edison’s long streak of entrepreneurial ventures, as he discovered his talents as a businessman. Eventually, his entrepreneurship created some 14 companies, including General Electric, formerly one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world at the time.
In 1866, Edison moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where, as an employee of Western Union, he worked the Associated Press bureau news wire. Edison requested the night shift, which allowed him time to spend tine at his two favorite pastimes— reading and experimenting. continued on page 21
Edison listening to an early sound recording.
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Eventually, experimenting cost him his job. One night, in 1867, he was working with a lead–acid battery when he accidently spilt it onto the floor. It ran between the floorboards and onto his boss’s desk below. The next morning Edison was fired.
His first patent was for the electric vote recorder, which was granted on June 1, 1869. Finding little demand for the machine, Edison moved to New York City. One of his mentors during those early years was a fellow telegrapher and inventor named Franklin Leonard Pope. Pope who allowed the impoverished youth to live in the basement of his Elizabeth, New Jersey, home, while Edison worked for Samuel Laws at the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company. The company paid Edison $40,000 for the rights to the Universal Stock Printer. Edison quit his job.
Soon Pope and Edison founded their own company in October 1869, working as electrical engineers and inventors. Edison began developing a multiplex telegraphic system, which could send two messages simultaneously, in 1874.
After his demonstration of the telegraph, Edison was not sure that his original plan to sell it for $4,000 to $5,000 was right, so he asked Western Union to make a bid. He was astonished to hear them offer $10,000 which he gratefully accepted. The quadruplex telegraph was Edison’s first big financial success, and Menlo Park became the first institution set up with the specific purpose of producing constant technological innovation and improvement. Edison was legally credited with most of the inventions produced there, though many employees carried out research and development under his direction.
William Hammer, a consulting electrical engineer, start-
ed working for Edison as a laboratory assistant in December 1879. He assisted in experiments on the telephone, phonograph, electric railway, iron ore separator, electric lighting, and other developing inventions. However, Hammer worked primarily on the incandescent electric lamp and was put in charge of tests and records on that device.
In 1880, he was appointed chief engineer of the Edison Lamp Works. In his first year, the plant, under general manager Francis Robbins Upton produced 50,000 lamps. According to Edison, Hammer was “a pioneer of incandescent electric lighting.
Frank J. Sprague, a competent mathematician and former naval officer, joined the Edison organization in 1883. One of Sprague’s contributions to the Edison Laboratory was to expand Edison’s mathematical methods. Despite the common belief that Edison did not use mathematics, analysis of his notebooks reveal that he was a perceptive user of mathematical analysis conducted by his assistants, for example, determining the critical parameters of his electric lighting system including lamp resistance by an analysis of Ohm’s Law, Joule’s Law and economics.
Nearly all of Edison’s patents were utility patents, which were protected for 17 years and included inventions or processes that are electrical, mechanical, or chemical in nature. About a dozen were design patents, which protect an ornamental design for up to 14 years. As in most patents, the inventions he described were improvements over prior versions. The phonograph patent, in contrast, was unprecedented in describing the first device to record and reproduce sounds.
In 1878, Edison began working on a system of electrical
illumination, something he hoped could compete with gas and oil-based lighting. He began by tackling the problem of creating a long-lasting incandescent lamp, something that would be necessary for indoor use. However, Thomas Edison did not invent the light bulb.
In 1840, British scientist Warren de la Rue developed an efficient light bulb using a coiled platinum filament, but the prohibitive cost of platinum kept the bulb from becoming a commercial success.
These early bulbs were short-lived and required a high electric current to operate which made them difficult to apply on a large scale commercially. In his first attempts to solve these problems, Edison tried using a filament made of cardboard, carbonized with compressed lampblack. This burnt out too quickly to provide lasting light. He then experimented with different grasses and canes such as hemp, and palmetto, before settling on bamboo as the best filament. Edison continued trying to improve this design and on January 27, 1880, he was granted a patent for an electric lamp using “a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected to platina contact wires”
The patent described several ways of creating the carbon filament including “cotton and linen thread, wood splints, and paper coiled in various ways”. It was not until several months after the patent was granted that Edison and his team discovered that a carbonized bamboo filament could last over 1,200 hours. In 1911, all of Edison’s businesses were incorporated into Thomas Edison, Inc.
Edison then began spending more time a home with his family and his good friend Henry Ford. He passed away October 18. 1931. He was 84.
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