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By Henry M. Holden he annual celebration of Thanksgiving may be America’s most cherished holiday. It stands apart from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Thanksgiving also bears a resemblance to the ancient Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, held in the autumn to commemorate the sheltering of the Israelites in the wilderness. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has in recent decades, been celebrated as a secular holiday as well. Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Some evidence indicates that (wild) turkey may have been on the first Thanksgiving menu, but venison, Indian corn and fowl were on the menu, when the Pilgrims hosted the inaugural feast in 1621. Although the American concept of Thanksgiving developed in the colonies of New England, it originated in Europe. Both the religious Separatists and the Puritans who came over on the Mayflower brought with them a tradition of preordained holidays—days of fasting during difficult moments, and days of celebration to thank God for their abundance. Historians have noted that Native Americans had a rich tradition of commemorating the fall harvest with feasting long before Europeans arrived on their shores. A question that is looking for a solid answer is whether the feast at Plymouth was the first Thanksgiving. Some historians have recorded other ceremonies of thanks among European settlers in North America that precede the Pilgrims’ celebration. In 1565, for instance, the Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilé invited members of the local Timucua tribe to a dinner in St. Augustine, Florida, after holding a Mass to thank God for their safe arrival. On December 4, 1619, when 38 British settlers reached a site known as Berkeley Hundred on the banks of Virginia’s James River, they read a proclamation designating the date
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History of Thanksgiving... continued from front page In 1863, Abraham Lincoln, at the height of the Civil War, finally granted her request in a proclamation beseeching all Americans to ask God to “commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife and to heal the wounds of the nation.” Lincoln scheduled Thanksgiving for the last Thursday in November, and it was celebrated on that day every year until 1939, when Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday back a week to spur retail sales during the Great Depression. Roosevelt’s plan, known sarcastically as Franksgiving, was met with intense opposition. In 1941, the president grudgingly signed a bill making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November. In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful meal with family and friends and watching the Macy’s
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Butler Student Living Her Passion as EngineerGirl Ambassador
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By Jillian Risberg o be a leader in STEM (Science/ Technology/Engineering/Math) for young students and grow as an aspiring engineer is an honorable title that Emilia Szczepaniak takes great pride in, as she was recently named an EngineerGirl Ambassador. “It opens a path to discovering my passions within the STEM world and inspiring others to think creatively and make a change,” says Szczepaniak, a junior at The Academy for Math, Science and Engineering in Rockaway. The National Academy of Engineering was looking for motivated high school girls passionate about engineering and with prior exposure to this subject. “Applicants were expected to present a carefully considered plan for an engineering program in their community for younger students, especially those in underrepresented areas,” she says. Szczepaniak will be teaching two sessions (one currently/another this spring) that meet twice a week at the Butler Public Library, where the 16-year-old will be sharing how to build circuits with an Arduino, a microcontroller that sends and receives inputs and outputs, as well as creating 3D models. “The program targets middle school students, especially girls, to see the
beauty in STEM and gain access to new resources,” Szczepaniak says, adding that it’s about instilling confidence in the girls through open discussion and encouraging them to make mistakes. “This can be beneficial by making participants comfortable with group work and even pursuing STEM. It has been a goal of mine to positively influence others to try out a subject I am passionate about.” According to Szczepaniak, we are living in a revolutionary era for technology and we see its positive impact everyday. Tesla recently announced AI projects that will ameliorate the company’s autonomous car applications and society as we know it. “Data is consistently recorded on COVID-19 and solutions are being sought for global warming,” says the aspiring engineer. “Now is the best time for technology involving programming to prove its capabilities to tackle these global issues and strive for human advancements. So much is occurring within this field, making it exciting to study, watch, and one day work in STEM.” Unfortunately, many students don’t have access. Szczepaniak also lacked it, so being able to provide others this opportunity connects with her on a personal level. “I would have loved to have built circuits or found a free STEM program that encouraged positive learning when I was younger,” the
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up to, no wonder Szczepaniak is excited about her future. “I’m continuing to learn more about engineering each day through studying AI, taking a metals and woods class, building circuits and coding when I can at home, and using CAD,” she says. “I would like to pursue electrical or robotics engineering in college. I hope to make a revolutionary system that will benefit the world!” At the end of the day, Szczepaniak says don’t be intimidated to learn about STEM. “With interest and an optimistic mindset, one can surely tackle it,” she says.
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Our Lady of Consolation Welcomes New Youth Ministry Coordinator
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By Steve Sears ingwood resident, Jean Caughey, was recently named as the new Youth Ministry Coordinator for Wayne’s Our Lady of Consolation Parish, replacing Laura Haftek. “My predecessor (Haftek) was born to be a Youth Minister,” Caughey says. “She has created an amazing and well-established program, and I am so grateful. I will allow myself time to adjust to this new role and perhaps make some changes if the need arises. However, I intend on approaching this ministry with humility and with the understanding that this opportunity is truly a gift.” In her new role, Caughey will meet with high school freshmen and sophomores in monthly meetings to prepare them to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. There are currently 37 sophomores and 22 freshmen in the program. “We implement a two-year preparation program for the sacrament,” she explains. “Then, typically in June of the candidate’s sophomore year, they will receive Confirmation. In addition, it will be my responsibility to plan and facilitate youth activities ranging from middle school to high school age, as well as hold meetings and mentor students that decide to take on a leadership role in our program. They are called Peer Ministers.”
Caughey’s OLC position will be part-time, mostly weekends and evenings during the week. She also works at Pompton Lakes High School in the Life Skills Classroom during the week, serving as a teacher’s assistant and Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities. Caughey, who has been a parishioner at OLC for five years, is a former parishioner, volunteer, and lector at Saint Catherine of Bologna Parish in Ringwood. She elaborates. “I served as a catechist and assisted the former Director of Religious Education, Janis Agresta, with sacrament preparation for about 10 years. Janis was my mentor and has become a dear friend.” At her current parish, Caughey’s daughter was preparing for her Confirmation when Haftek invited her to join that program at OLC. “When we accepted Laura’s invitation, I knew I would want to continue serving in different ministries in the church.” Being involved in religious education has taught Caughey how to live her faith. “I attended CCD when I was in grammar school; I memorized and learned what was taught. However, it wasn’t until I surrounded myself with others that loved the church that I learned how to live and serve in it. Preparing lessons while researching traditions and the history, following the weekly readings
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and scripture, and collaborating with other catechists and asking for help, has helped me develop such a better understanding. I believe that being around the younger students and establishing some familiarity and relationship with them allows for an easier and more comfortable transition into the youth and Confirmation programs.” She also mentions current OLC Director of Religious Education, Debbie Dericks, and how their friendship serves both their roles. “It is important to both of us to show continuity and fluidity between the different leveled programs of religious education.” Per Caughey, the most important aspect of her new role is to establish a faith-filled relationship with the candidates and all the
youth and children in the OLC program. “Our Catholic faith is based on relationship, and being witnesses to the hope, trust, forgiveness, and love our faith offers through Jesus. I have experienced this personally with wonderful priests, inspiring friends, and joy-filled people I have met through serving in the church. I hope to be a person of support and encouragement to these kids, and a resource in a safe and hopeful environment. My husband and I have been blessed with three beautiful daughters, ages 17, 18, and 20. I don’t pretend to know it all, but I have an idea of both the opportunities and challenges to this age group, and God has led me to a place where it would be a privilege to serve them.”
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the road that the army went through during the Blackhawk War,” Johnson says of the southern located roadway. Nature in Bloomingdale, Illinois is not at a minimum. In addition to the DuPage Country Forest Preserves, there are a total of 13 Parks with a combined 1,716 acres, including Springfield Park, the largest at 57.5 acres, and 20 acres of varied wetland acres. The 90-acre Spring Creek Reservoir is part of the east Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale, offering an asphalt trail with benches for wildlife viewing, picnicking and fishing. Johnson adds, “Over 220 acres of Bloomingdale’s Indian Lakes are open space, and the old cart paths are being improved so the residents can enjoy this beautiful park. In the coming months, public meetings will solicit resident feedback on other possible uses for the space.” Dino’s Café Pancake House is a casual eating dining spot offering large portions which is open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Another option (among quite a few) is Alcentro Trattoria, which is located in Bloomingdale’s Old Town section. “This relaxed dining spot boasts both modern and classic Italian fare from the region of Abruzzo and the island of Sardinia. A wood burning pizza oven also provides an extensive list of thin-crust pizzas on the menu. The full-service bar features cocktails, plus many Italian wines,” says Johnson. For lodging, there is both a Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott right in town. “Both the Bloomingdale Public Library and the park district have outstanding programs and services catering to all residents from newborns to our seniors,” Johnson proudly says. “There is great cooperation between the various entities which makes this a special village in DuPage
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Holidays Potentially Hazardous to Pets
he holiday season is full of joy. But in the midst of decorating and socializing, pet owners may overlook the needs of their pets. Hectic schedules and homes full of unusual décor can throw pets off-kilter. No pet owner wants their pet to feel uncomfortable or suffer any injuries, so it’s important that owners exercise caution with the following items come the holiday season: Bones: Is turkey on the menu for the family feast? If so, resist the urge to toss some bones and scraps to dogs or cats. Small bones or bone chips can become lodged in the digestive tracts of pets and cause serious injury. If you want to provide your pet with a holiday treat, choose a safer, store-bought bone. Aromatic oils: The holidays are not the same without the familiar scent of mint, cinnamon or pine. Some people resort to scented candles or aromatherapy oils to create the perfect holiday ambiance. But some synthetic aromas or even natural extracts can be toxic to cats and dogs. Stick to non-toxic items and keep them well out of the pet’s reach. Chocolate and other sweets: An abundance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. Dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat. Chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting,
seizures, and even death. In addition, candy or cookies sweetened with the artificial sweetener xylitol can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure for dogs. Pine needles and trees: When ingested, pine needles can puncture the intestines of pets. In search of an easy drink, dogs and cats may be drawn to the fresh water reservoir of live trees, increasing the likelihood that they knock over a Christmas tree, injuring them and causing damage around the house. Trees should be properly secured and fallen needles should be promptly discarded. Tinsel and decorations: Skip the tinsel if you have a cat. Felines are likely to mistake tinsel for a toy. Eating tinsel can cause severe damage to a cat’s intestinal tract, as it may get caught in the stomach while the rest of it continues to pass through the intestines. Tinsel also may wrap around the tongue, increasing the cat’s risk of choking. Ornaments also are tempting playthings. Cats may pounce on glass ornaments, breaking them and suffering injury. Keep pets in mind when selecting tree ornaments, and opt for unbreakable ornaments when possible. Electrical cords: The American Animal Hospital Association says holiday lights mean more continued on page 13
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Holidays.. continued from page 12 electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. Secure all cords and keep them out of reach of pets. Candles: The subtle flicker of a lit candle can add ambiance to any space. But all it takes is the swish of a tail or the tap of a paw to knock over a candle and spark a fire. Never leave lit candles unattended. If you have boisterous pets, opt for LED simulated candles instead. Alcohol: Spirits are sometimes a part of celebrations, but alcoholic beverages should be kept out of reach of pets. Alcohol suppresses the immune system and it can result
Through the Eyes of Children
in significant health issues for pets who consume it. The holiday season is a time for celebration. Ensure that these festivities are as safe for pets as they are enjoyable. Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community. The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-616-0400. Starting Nov 27th open until 8pm on Saturday's
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By Sally Barmakian hildren are honest uncensored, and full of enthusiasm! As we approach a season of many holidays, take a step back and try to see it through a child’s eyes. At a local farm, observe a child carrying a huge, orange pumpkin with both hands and a big grin on his or her face. The delight of watching a turkey strut around with its jiggly, red wattle beneath its beak as it actually gobbles! The look of a future chef watching grandma baste a plump turkey in the oven or a turkey made from a paper bag with colorful paper feathers being given a home on the Thanksgiving table. Treasure the moment a child sees the gigantic balloons at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade for the first time. Do not dismiss these endeavors or miss the sparkle in the eyes of the children who are enjoying the holiday at their level.
December has a myriad of holidays which can be shared by all. The thrill of spinning a dreidel to get some chocolate coins or flipping potato pancakes with a grandchild. The surprise of siblings when they see their “Elf on a Shelf” in the refrigerator! A first visit with Santa or a ride in your pajamas on a train to The Polar Express. A family outing to see a tree lighting can bring magic to the night with hot chocolate and warm mittens. Instead of just taking your kids to events, really enjoy it through their eyes. Delve into the family traditions that make your family come together and celebrate with those experiencing with such fresh enthusiasm that it cannot be suppressed in any way. It is also a time to share with your children how they can warm the hearts of others. Bake cookies with your kids to give to
neighbors or make cards to send to the military who cannot be home with their families. Have your children drop off gifts to children who are hospitalized and will be in the hospital over the holidays. And sing!!!!! Children’s concerts are the best as they sing with their hearts and smile all over. Adults of any age can observe the enthusiasm of children. All through the year as holidays unfold, their fresh perspective and unbridled gushing of smiles, squeals, and giggles can be enjoyed by all! Put your “fun” glasses on, it is time to see through the eyes of children.
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AAUW Greater Wayne Area Branch Holds Three Scholarship Events offered for sale. The money raised will be awarded, by the scholarship committee, to deserving women, to aid in their pursuit of an undergraduate college degree. AAUW is a national non-profit organization with over 780 branches. The mission of the Greater Wayne Area branch, established in 1968, is to “advance gender equity through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.” Membership in the Greater Wayne Area branch is open to anyone who holds a two-year associate’s or
higher degree from an accredited college or university. In addition to working on its mission, membership offers opportunities to participate in small interest groups such as current events discussions, book groups, cooking, bridge, mahjong and social outings. If you are interested in finding out more about this organization and its activities, contact Ruth Liston at ruthlis@optonline. net.
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In September, a Walk-A-Thon was held. Friends and relatives sponsored members who walked the track near Barbour Pond in Wayne. Lunch and a general meeting followed. Also in September, the branch participated in the Pompton Lakes townwide garage sale at the home of one of its members. Many types of accessories were
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Morris County Surrogate Now Hosts Television Show
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By Steve Sears orris County Surrogate, Heather J. Darling, Esq. is seen often in Roxbury and beyond, doing good work representing the citizens of her township, county, and state. Now, Darling can be seen on RVN streaming television with her new show, “Have You Heard?” On her show, Darling discusses key issues such as business, law, politics, and much more. “There’s another host, Barry Lefkowitz, and we have a mutual friend who thought that I might be interested in appearing on his show, and that he might be interested in having me appear on his show, in reference to a couple of topics,” explains Darling, who has lived in Roxbury for 46 years. “His show is called ‘New Perspectives,’ and what we were talking about was the southern border. But I brought to it a perspective of a criminal defense attorney that has represented these kids that come across the border, and I talked about homelessness from the perspective of somebody who was a Morris County Freeholder.” After the taping of the show, the gentleman who runs the studio approached Darling about having her own show, and after a second show appearance, discussion further ensued, and it was decided that she’d have her own show and platform. Darling’s guests are
from both sides of the fence on issues. She may agree or disagree with them, but there is no debating. “That’s not what it’s about,” Darling states. “It’s about a Q&A on current events and issues, whether it’s business, law, politics, whatever. It’s national, it’s international.” “Have You Heard?” premiered on September 13 with popular former Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Sheriff, David Clarke, as Darling’s first guest. “He’s a good friend, and I appreciate what he has to say,” Darling, an accomplished attorney and active community member, says of Clarke. “I know he’s very involved and I thought it was very interesting because, usually people evolve from community involvement, which is what I was doing previously - I did a lot of community service work which ultimately led me to where I could do it on a broader scale when I ran for Freeholder, as opposed to David, who could’ve stayed a sheriff probably as long as he wanted. He has been invited to run for many offices, and obviously been promised great support by citizens and elected officials. He chooses now to remain outside of public office and speak as a citizen. I thought that that was a very interesting story, and very different from anything else that I would feature going forward, because the rest of us all did it differently.” In addition to Clarke, other guests have included NJMEP
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CEO John Kennedy, Senator Steve Oroho, and Mohsen Badran, President and CEO of ACCSES, NJ Inc. Darling, 51, is always - in addition to bringing to the air a variety of important topics - seeking to improving her show. “I’m always trying to improve my performance, so not only do I watch it, but I encourage feedback from friends, and the guests that are on the show. I prepare in advance with the guests to try to bring about the best show possible. I discuss with them what
we’re going to go over so that they know content, and they can prepare. I don’t want to take anybody off guard because I don’t think that’s fair, and surprise and shock value - that’s not what I’m going for. I’m going for meaningful content that our universe can actually get something out of.” The “Have You Heard?” weekly show airs on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. For more information about Darling and her show, visit www. realheatherdarling.com.
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A Chilly Day Dish with a Kick
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icture in your mind a warm bowl cupped in your hands, defrosting your fingertips after you just walked inside from a chilly afternoon. The bowl is heavy, full of hearty vegetables and spicy peppers that in just a few short moments will overwhelm your palate. You dive in with a spoon, savoring every flavorful bite as you dip down to the bottom of the bowl searching for more to slurp up with every spoonful. Onion, red bell pepper and even corn all blended into not only a vegetarian meal but a chili-lover’s paradise. It’s got the spices to make you say, “wow” but the smoothness that reminds you of something your mom once made when you were young. You throw your sweater to the side of the couch as your body temperature begins to rise. You start to feel your energy return as you spoon a second helping into your bowl for round two. Not only does this recipe for Chipotle Veggie Chili hit you with a wide array of balanced flavors, but there is a surprise hint of citrus added toward the end – lime juice. Just to add a little more texture and vibrance to this dish, it can be topped with your favorite garnishes like guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro. This Chipotle Veggie Chili is simple to make, needing just one pot throughout the entire cooking process. It simmers for about 25 minutes while you unwind from a long day.
So next time you need a pick-me-up after a chilly day outside, give this one a try. The savory aromas and wholesome consistency make this chili a 10-out-of-10 and a crowd favorite. Find more recipes perfect for cooler weather at Culinary. net. Chipotle Veggie Chili Servings: 6-8 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 5/8 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can (14 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can (14 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup vegetable broth 1 can (7 ounces) chipotles in adobo sauce 2 cans (15 ounces each) sweet corn with liquid 2 limes, juiced guacamole (optional) sour cream (optional) jalapeno slices (optional) cilantro (optional)
In large dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic and red pepper. Stir and cook 8 minutes until soft. Add tomatoes, red beans, pinto beans, broth, chipotles in adobo sauce, corn, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened. Squeeze lime juice into pot; stir. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro, if desired. (Culinary.net)
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A Traditional Breakfast with a Twist also be made when your family is craving breakfast for dinner. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary. net. If you made this recipe at home, use #MyCulinaryConnection on your favorite social network to share your work. Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups Servings: 12 12 sausage links 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 3 teaspoons almond extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 bread slices, crust removed, cut in half 3 tablespoons butter syrup In skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, almond extract and cinnamon. Dip bread slice in egg mixture. Wrap bread slice around cooked sausage link, pressing seam to keep from unrolling. Repeat with remaining bread slices and
he same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking for something new and exciting to start your whole family’s morning off on the right foot. Kids can be picky when it comes to breakfast foods, but this recipe for Sausage Fresh Toast Roll-Ups is a quick and easy way to fill their bellies with a taste of several flavors they may already love. It’s a perfect way to fill your morning with joy, no matter if the hours ahead are filled with work, school or play. A sizzling sausage link wrapped with French toast, it combines a favorite breakfast protein and traditional deliciousness in one little roll. Drizzled with warm maple syrup at the end, even adults can’t help but indulge in these breakfast bites. This is a quick dish too, using few kitchen utensils, which makes for more time in the morning to enjoy the little things that matter most like moments with family before rushing out the door. This recipe can
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Savor These Holiday Centerpieces
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Grandpa’s Last Thanksgiving
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By Richard Mabey Jr. y paternal grandfather, Watson Mabey, was a hard-working man who dearly loved his family. He married Bertha Storms, in the early 1900’s, when they both were all so very young. They would have nine children, one daughter and eight sons. Grandpa grew up in the home that his father, William Storms, built in 1890. As a boy coming of age, Grandpa worked with his father at the Mabey Icehouse that proudly stood along the Morris Canal, just east of Incline Plane Ten East. Later, when he was in his mid-twenties, Grandpa became the Chief Engineer of Incline Plane Ten East. None of us knew it at the time, that the Thanksgiving of 1967 would be Grandpa’s last Thanksgiving before leaving this earthly existence to enter the gates of the Heavenly Worlds. I was 14 years old and in my freshman year at Boonton High School at the time. Grandma and Grandpa would often stay with us for long periods of time. They would sleep in the spare room of the old Mabey Homestead. Thanksgiving Day was always celebrated at the old Mabey Homestead. The home would be filled with Grandma and Grandpa, Mom and Dad, my sister Patti, my aunts and uncles, and my many cousins. The old dining room table would be moved to the eastern wall of the dining room, to make room for three more folding tables. The tables would fill the dining room, the front door foyer and out unto the formal living room. I remember it like it was yesterday, Grandpa got up early that Thanksgiving Day. I instinctively also awoke early that Thanksgiving Day. I came down the stairs of the old Mabey
Homestead. And, there was Grandpa in his favorite chair, in the corner of the living room. He had an old tin box on his lap. Grandpa and I exchanged “good mornings” to each other and then I sat down next to Grandpa. There was a rather solemn look on Grandpa’s face. A sadness seemed to have settled in his eyes. Grandpa, in his gentle voice, told me that he had been going through the letters that his brother Earl had written him while Earl was in the army, during World War I. And then Grandpa reverently looked at one envelope in particular for a few moments. Then he said to me, “Richie, this is the last letter your Great Uncle Earl ever wrote me.” Grandpa read the letter to me. I sensed that he was holding back tears. In the brother-to-brother letter, Great Uncle Earl wrote to Grandpa that he was looking forward to coming back to Beavertown. To marry his beloved Mary Simpson. To build his home on the open field that lied next to his brother’s home, along Mabey Lane. “This here letter was written the day before your Great Uncle Earl was killed in a foxhole in France,” Grandpa solemnly said to me. I shall never forget that moment. Grandpa neatly folded the letter up. Gracefully and gently placed it in its envelope. Then Grandpa closed the lid on the tin box and just looked at the tin box for a moment. “It’s Thanksgiving, boy! We got all so much to be thankful for,” Grandpa said as he held the tin box in his hands, sitting there on his favorite chair. Soon the rest of the family awoke. Grandpa quietly walked up the stairs to
A rare photo of my grandfather, Watson Mabey, carving the turkey. Most likely this picture was taken on a Thanksgiving Day.
his bedroom, holding the old tin box. That Thanksgiving Day was filled with joy and splendor, as my aunts and uncles and cousins all arrived at the old Mabey Homestead, in small packs. I remember Grandpa carved the turkey as he quietly sang, “What A Friend We Have in Jesus.” It was to be Grandpa’s last Thanksgiving Day continued on page 25
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Local Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sentinel Fondly Recalls His Service
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By Steve Sears evin Donovan is soon to be 60-yearsold, but he often thinks back to his younger days, when he proudly served as a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Donovan, born and raised in New Jersey, enlisted in the United States Army in 1978 as an early entry, but went in in 1980. “I enlisted as a junior in high school. I went to basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia, then I went to The Old Guard, which is Fort Myers, Virginia, which is stationed adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. I spent a couple of months in the presidential marching platoon, but I wanted more, so I volunteered for the Tomb in October of 1981.” “I consider myself honored. I consider myself very humbled to be able to do this job,” he says of his important role at the Tomb. However, he feels his role is rightly overshadowed by those who in honor are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. “There are people far more important, beginning of which the Unknown Soldier is right next to me, and as well as those 686 other acres of sacrifice. My job to go out in the hot and the cold was easy by comparison.
I understand what people think of us. We want people to come see the guard, come see the guard change, and understand why we’re there, and the unknown story behind this. It’s the reason why everyone wears the same uniform, same hat, the same gloves, basically interchangeable, because we are not supposed to be the focal point.” Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are regimented by the number 21. “A sentinel takes 21 steps,” Donovan explains, “faces the city for 21 seconds, does weapons manual, stands for 21 seconds, takes 21 steps, turns and faces the city again, and over and over again, 21 being for the 21-gun salute, internationally recognized as the highest honor they could be paid. Our job is to give as many 21’s to the Unknowns as possible.” He recalls some of his earlier days at the Tomb. “For someone to come up and say the Rosary, or to whisper, ‘Thank you,’ or something for watching over their fallen, was the most amazing feeling in the world, and the most humbling. I’m going to be 60 and my voice still trembles thinking about it. There are emotions that were invoked at the Tomb that are still there 40 years later.” The feelings, Donovan says, never go away. “I hope not. I’m fortunate enough
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New Jersey, it’s only a little over four-hour ride, so I go down maybe a half dozen times a year.” And Donovan calls Arlington National Cemetery “the greatest place in continued on page 27
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Local Tomb of the Unknown Soldier... continued from page 26 the world” for a very good reason. “If ever you need your character checked, just go to the cemetery and look around. Just walk around, look at headstones, watch a funeral, and understand what has allowed us this life’s opportunities. When you see the 686 acres of sacrifice, if you can’t say, ‘Thank you,’ you can’t understand that - whether you believe in a particular war, a particular skirmish, whatever it would be - it doesn’t make a difference. All the sacrifices were made for us.” During Donovan’s days as a sentinel, he had a good friend at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, also known as the White House. “Ronald Reagan,” he says. “President Reagan
used to call me ‘Kevin.’ I used to be at the White House often enough that President Reagan knew my first name, and he would ask, ‘How’s Jersey?’ ‘How are your folks?’ That kind of thing.” In addition to actually guarding the Tomb and honoring the Unknowns, Donovan most of all misses the camaraderie of his relief mates. “You’re down there, working hard with a finite group of people that you depend upon, and you’re still in the military. You love them like a brother. You would literally die for them, and you know full well they would die for you. That camaraderie is something that’s missed.” For more information about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, visit www.army.mil.
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By Steve Sears emo to the folks who own A Taste of Reality Deli & Catering in Kinnelon: it’s time to create or name a current sandwich after your borough’s very own, Elise Testone, and her mom and sister. “Me and my sister, we were talking about messaging the owner and saying, ‘Why have you never named a sandwich after us?!” Testone says with a laugh. “Everybody has a sandwich named after them except us. We all worked there! You could add like, ‘The Testone,’ like ‘Test 1-2-3.” Testone may be on to something. Well known for her season 11 appearance on American Idol, she is continuing to further cement her name as a favorite singer in the pop world. Testone - who was raised in Kinnelon by her parents, Victor and LuAnne, and has one sister, Jenna - grew up surrounded by music, in a unique kind of way. “My dad started collecting and fixing jukeboxes around the time he was 18,” she says, “and did so my entire childhood and still a little bit today. He is one of the few people in the country who have this skill and knowledge!” In her teenage years, Testone would play music at Kinnelon’s Café Café with her friend, Greg Santos. “If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t really have honed in as much on creating things or learning - like being inspired to write or create,” Testone says. “He was always writing songs on his guitar, and then I would add harmonies to his music. I just remember watching him play and trying to learn the songs. He showed me my first drum beat on a drum set. I definitely need to give him credit for that.” Testone attended Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina and earned a Vocal Performance degree. “When I went to school, at first I went undecided,” she recalls. “I didn’t really think…well, no one thought of music as a career, right? Even though I knew it was the only thing I wanted to do. I was young, listened to people, and so I went undecided the first semester, and then I’m like, ‘What am I doing?’” In her second semester, she listened to her inner voice and changed her major to music, and dove in headfirst in a huge way, producing elaborate concerts with a youth orchestra and dancers, and even CCU professors with instruments would hop on stage and play. “They were really epic; big shows,” she says. “I got so into it, I mean I could barely focus on math or history, because I’m in class and I’m writing notes of what needs to happen with what song. It was really a great experience for me. I think being like a big fish in that school as a musician - because I got to utilize all of the facilities and all the teachers and everything they had to offer - I got to be creative and they let me do it.” It gave Testone a greater sense of purpose, and inspiration further rose within her. “It opened up my mind to realize I can do anything that I want if I put in the energy and the focus. We can all be happy; we can do the things that we want to do. Instead of being told by adults, ‘You can’t do that for a living, get a real job,’ I was like, ‘Well, it is a real job.’ I’ve been working full time as a musician for the last 10 years, at least.” While down south, Testone began performing professionally and also was a private educator. She was 27, and it was one of the busiest years of her life, she performing 9 to 13 gigs a week at night while giving private lessons during the day, her sleep lacking. Then, American Idol came calling. “American Idol came to town and they scouted me out,” Testone remembers. “They go to their five cities and they look for a few people. They called four different people, and every single person said my name. Then they started looking at videos and things like that, and then they called and asked me to audition. That was really cool, and I felt like I couldn’t turn down the opportunity, because I was teaching probably about 30 students, and I felt like it’d be a very inspiring thing to show them to go after what you believe.” Testone finished 6th in the 2012 competition, which was judged by Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson. She values the experience greatly. “I think overall it really just tested me. I mean, I kind of looked at it like a giant test. ‘Can you handle this pressure?’ ‘Can you show emotion in this amount of time?’ I felt like I was just
being tested and tested and tested, and learning how to balance pressure and real life. I think that was the biggest challenge: balancing things. But I was really grateful for the exposure, the relationships, even the pressure, even the negative things.” She also learned not to read the mixed bag of newspaper news or social media quotes about her appearances. “Maybe don’t read the good or the bad because you want to stay level. You read too much of the good, then you’re not level anymore, which is the same thing as reading the bad.” Her appearance made her a celebrity. For at least two years afterwards, anywhere she went there would be requests for autographs and pictures and discussion. “I was kind of happy to just see that I could just walk into a room and make someone have a good day,” Testone, who currently resides in Rhode Island, says. “That was a nice feeling, and that’s not even about me, that’s about the other people.” Her first album, In This Life, she self-produced, and the first single was “I Will Not Break.” The song reached #6 on the iTunes singer songwriter charts. “I released everything independently,” she says. “And that song, yeah, I was really excited about that release. I was just so proud. I never released any music into the world like that, and it already was between James Taylor and Ed Sheeran on the (iTunes) charts.” For her, “I Will Not Break” was autobiographical, she writing it while on tour and sick in a hotel room. “I think as artists we all have a lot of depression. So that’s just me talking about depression ruining relationships, and then maybe I should hide it,” she says with a laugh before continuing. “Probably.” Her second offering, an EP titled This Is Love, is one she is extremely fond of. “I’m continued on page 29
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continued from page 28 normally very critical of myself. I mean, I’m so critical about things on it, obviously. There’s a lot of things about it I would do different, but I just think that it’s really special.” The title of the work grabs at the emotions. “You know Lauryn Hill’s album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill? It reminds me of that feeling of like, ‘This is love for me. This is the love that I’ve learned.’” One of the songs is called “Holly,” dedicated to Testone’s best friend who passed away in 2015. “It was just very traumatic,” Testone says. “And that song is probably one of the best songs I’ve ever written. It was really hard to record and not to cry. There’s a string section, and so there’s that love. And then there’s self love.” The first song on the EP is titled “Flying High,” which is about Testone transitioning from South Carolina to New York after American Idol. “Always trying to walk with my head up, like I know where I’m going and reminding myself to be confident – self love.” Testone, whose music is available on her website as well as iTunes and Spotify, also mentions that she is featured on a “VF Jams LIVE” You Tube video with Stevie Wonder’s drummer, Stanley Randolph. “My hope is just that you feel something,”
she says of this performance and all of her music. “That it’s some sort of release or outlet for some part of your soul.” Testone, in addition to working on some new projects, currently performs regularly at Mulberry Vineyards in Chepachet, Rhode Island (“I’ve built up a nice little crowd at this local winery. I’m the only musician who plays there, so it’s kind of special. It started with like 30 people and now there’s hundreds of people every time.”) Testone is also starting her own music company. “The main backbone of this is building confidence through art,” she says. “I just believe that so many kids have so much more to offer than people notice, so I want to kind of develop it to be a place where the parents will realize, ‘Okay, my kid has something special. Maybe you can at least help hone in or help to figure out what that is.’ There’s going to be a lot of elements to this thing.” “Eclectic? Never a dull moment,” Testone says with a laugh when asked to describe her life. She cooks often, and is proud of the results. “I’m not going to lie: I’m pretty good at it,” she claims,” and I don’t know what I’m doing. I mean every time I make it up, and it’s just so good,
and I’m like, ‘Wow!’” It’s the artistry, the creativity within her coming out again. She pauses, then says, “I’ve been cooking every day now, I have an amazing apartment right on the river, I love nature,
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There May be a Long Lost Story on Your Morris County Street
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By Jillian Risberg ids all knew and loved John (‘the Mailman’) Kuzel. One of those kids, Ellen O’Brien even got Rockaway Township to change a side street in Birchwood Village to Kuzel Lane in honor of her beloved postman and his legacy. What history, legend or mystery does your street hold? Morris County has countless. “The importance of capturing history now is critical,” says Jan Williams, Cultural and Historic Resources Specialist with Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation. “We are an aging population and those who carry knowledge are retiring out of state or passing on.” With this in mind, Williams started the “Street Histories Project,” hoping to keep alive stories behind street names in the county from those best informed. The office is also ‘crowd-sourcing’ this project, requesting residents and others submit information/photos to an everevolving public document. “I cannot express my gratitude enough for those who take time out of their day to share what they know,” she says, adding it has been a fun undertaking combined with teaspoons of history that has people talking and remembering. Regularly engaging with Morris County citizens curious about the County’s background, Williams kept notes on their historical inquiries: railroad employees, Morris Canal employees, Freeholders (currently Commissioners) and found the public generously filling in blanks. “Local expertise broadens and enriches Morris County
Kuzel Lane/Rockaway Township street sign.
Postman ‘John the Mailman’
history in a robust fashion,” says the Cultural and Historic Resources Specialist. “On a personal level, I gain additional knowledge and take pride working to make Morris County
history (claim) her prominent place in the American and International historic landscape.” continued on page 34
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I Remember Dad: Proud Be, Thy Service to Country
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By Richard Mabey Jr. t the dawn of soon becoming 68, I reflect upon the thousand and one questions that I would now love to ask my late father. My dad and his seven brothers and one sister, would often talk about the Holy Bible that their mom had setting open upon a little table in their living room. The legend goes that my grandmother believed that the open Bible was a source of spiritual protection for her family. And, the legacy is that Grandma kept the big, family Bible open to the page of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.” On the wall above the Bible were photographs of Grandma’s family. In the early Spring of 1943, the ship upon which my dad’s brother, Edward, was stationed on was sunk by a German warship, not far from the coast of England. Uncle Ed was missing in action for quite a while. I cannot imagine the horrific emotional and psychological pain that my grandparents endured, during that terribly uncertain time. In my time of growing up in the big family farmhouse along Mabey Lane, I
remember that my father would often reflect upon the era when Uncle Ed was lost at sea, missing in action. Dad often talked about how his dear, sweet mother prayed and prayed every day that her son Edward would be found and return home, safe and sound. A British ship did come upon the survivors of that sunken ship that Uncle Ed was stationed on. And, Uncle Ed was saved. The days when Uncle Ed was lost at sea, missing in action, had a most deep and profound effect upon my father’s heart, mind and soul. Somehow and someway, Dad convinced his mother and father to sign the paperwork that would allow him to join the United States Army Air Corps at the age of 17. Grandpa’s brother, Earl, was killed in action in France during the First World War. Grandma’s grandfather, William Storms, was killed fighting with the Union Army’s 15th New Jersey Regiment, during the Battle of the Wilderness. Her father was but a baby in a cradle when Great Grandpa Storms fell to a bullet wound. My grandparents the pains of war. And, they did not want another one of their sons to have to march off to war. My grandparents were very patriotic people, but they dreaded seeing another son leave the little hamlet of Lincoln Park, to go off
to fight in war. But somehow and someway, Dad convinced his parents to sign the paperwork to allow him to join the United Sates Army Air Corps. After his basic training was completed, Dad was assigned to the Seventh Army Air Corps. He was sent to Hickam Air Field in Hawaii. There he drove a fuel tanker truck and fueled up the many, many fighter and bomber airplanes at Hickam. He later became an airplane mechanic and specialized in changing the spark plugs of the infamous P-51 Mustang Fighter Planes. During his stay at Hickam Air Field, Dad had the honor to become acquainted with the great Jerry Siegel, the man who, with his friend Joe Shuster, created Superman. It must have been a few hundred times that I would be reading a Superman comic book, as a young boy, and Dad would tell me that he knew the man who created Superman. I deeply regret not putting my comic book down and listening more intently to Dad’s stories of having known the legendary Jerry Siegel. But at the age of eight, you don’t always appreciate what is right before you. Dad belonged to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations for decades. Dad loved his country and was a most patriotic man. In his 28 years
Dad in his Army Air Corps uniform.
of serving as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170 of Lincoln Park, my father taught hundreds of boys how to properly care for the United States flag. Dad also taught many, many boys, the cherished history and development of our nation’s flag. It was one of the aspects of being a Scoutmaster that continued on page 34
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4 BR, 2.1 BA Colonial! 3,000+ sq ft. Renovated EIK 2020, Master Bath 2021, septic 2017, HVAC 2020, crown molding & wood floors. FLR w new gas FP, granite and SS Kitchen, Family Rm with French doors to 3 season room and MBR Suite with new MBA, WI closet, sitting rm and private sun porch. Fin basement. 1 car det gar.
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West Milford NEWLY LISTED!
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3 BR, 1 BA Ranch on large corner lot on dead end street! Roomy LR open to DR with sliders to the backyard. Central Air and a Full, part fin basement with extra high ceilings and rear access through Bilco doors. Attached, heated 1 car gar ideal for a workshop.
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Pompton Plains $470,000 NEWLY LISTED!
4 BR, 2.1 BA Colonial! APPROVED SHORT SALE. Custom designs, colors and updates. EIK w/granite & center island, open Family Rm, FDR, 1 st floor office and laundry. New above ground tank, hard wired alarms. The French Door from Kitchen lead to patio and level fenced backyard.
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1 BR, 1 BA Ranch! Completely renovated, move right in! Open floor plan, central air, wood flooring, many NEW windows, recessed lighting, KIT w/center island, quartz counters & SS appls, LR, DR and large MBR.
West Milford $229,777 NEWLY LISTED!
3 BR, 1 BA LAKEFRONT Cabin! Forested land on a quiet dead-end street. EatIn-Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry, Deck and Wood Burning Stove. Log and wood exterior. Beach is a stone’s throw away.
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continued from page 30 According to Williams, communities who didn’t have a close seat at the table are documenting and sharing their history. In 2012, she was honored to assist Bethel A. M. E. Church in Morristown for its 175th anniversary. “The congregation was so moved by research into their first pastor, they lobbied and received permission to change the name of the street (where) the church is situated from Center to Bishop Nazery Way,” she says. Willis (later Bishop) Nazery, a conductor on the Underground railroad was born a
slave, escaped bondage and embraced the A. M. E. movement. He relocated to Canada and established the British A. M. E., first historic site on the Canadian Register of Historic Places built by an African descendant. “Lastly, it is important to provide history of streets named in honor of veterans who died in service,” says the Cultural and Historic Resources Specialist. “It is unthinkable these individuals should fade away after giving so much to this country, including their last breath.” She learned Denville enacted a practice where new streets in the township must
I Remember Dad... continued from page 32 was near and dear to Dad’s heart. It’s a funny thing. When I turned 18, I tried to join the National Guard. They turned me down because I have a damaged Mitral Heart Valve. So, I never got to fully know what it was like to be in the service. I know that my father got very homesick while he was stationed in Hawaii. I remember Dad’s younger brothers would kid around with Dad that, in every single letter that he wrote home, Dad would remind his brothers to
take good care of his train village that was set up in the upstairs hallway. If you have a relative or friend that is presently in the armed services, please do consider writing them a little note with a few words of appreciation for their selfless sacrifice. For they are the defenders of our precious freedom. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.
be named for a veteran; impacting the township’s history going forward. And the mystery that started it all: Punchbowl Road. “I received more inquiries about that name than any other street,” Williams says the area got its name from a glacial depression forming a bowl-like indentation. “Early settlers used the indentation to keep children out of the woods by warning, ‘It’s the Devil’s Punchbowl.’ When the Ladies Golfing Club purchased the area to establish Morris County Golfing Club in the 1890s, they rejected the term ‘Devil.’ “I discovered the course was designed without a 13th hole, triskaidekaphobia at its finest,” she says. “I would (also) like to solve Featherbed Lane in Harding, a name that charming must have a charming origin.” Prior to her launch — uncovering origins of Morris streets was never easy, according to Williams. Resources were limited to local resolutions and the occasional, odd news article detailing a street name change. Local newspapers covered street openings during boom settlements of the 19th century. “These ancient articles provide a veritable ‘road map’ to modernizing transportation —carefully reporting when
a street was going to be macadamized the first time,” Williams says. Back then, landowners had the privilege of naming a street; often derived from friends, family members, themselves, even a favorite vacation spot, according to the Cultural and Historic Resources Specialist. Early street names were utilitarian descriptors: Mechanic Street, Mill Street, the ubiquitous ‘Main’ street. “Municipal records can be difficult to locate when it comes to street names; longterm residents provide a clearer timeline as to name changes,” she says. “In Lincoln Park, what is now Busse Street was Maple Street. After 1946 residents began calling it Busse (when) a resident of the street, Roy Busse, was killed in action at Luzon.” The response to Williams’ project has been overwhelming. “I hope it assists families, friends and neighbors conversing about history, sharing memories about the street they lived on and bringing out the sense of community, even if they have moved away.” To learn more, email jwilliams@ co.morris.nj.us street history or legend, including a photo of the street sign. Contributors: “this project is not a ‘one off,’ it will remain on-line and updated as new submissions come in.”
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