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Selfless Service: Pequannock Girl Scouts Provide Comfort Bags for Cancer Patients

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By Jillian Risberg or years they’ve been spreading their light, and now three cadettes from Troop 96488 Pequannock step it up for one of the highest honors in Girl Scouting — with their Silver Award Take Action project.

Thirteen-year-old Riley Beringer, Sarah Robinson and Natalee Bilello, seventh-graders at Pequannock Valley Middle School put their altruistic desire to make a difference on full display.

Riley, Robinson and Bilello are donating bags to support Atlantic Health System: (Morristown, Overlook, Chilton, Hackettstown, Newton) patients fighting all types of cancer.

“Cancer has a huge impact on families, including all of ours,” the girls say.

“Our goal for this project is to help cancer patients get through the struggles they may face with positive vibes.”

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Mary Fassnacht, oncology social worker at Chilton Medical Center took Riley, Robinson and Bilello through a day in the life of a cancer patient, educating them about different types and treatments.

The girls asked what the patients could use to help them through this difficult time and are collecting a

variety of items for the comfort bags, including: powder hydration, seat belt pillows, mastectomy pillows, cotton caps, surgical shirts, ice/heating packs, blankets, socks, positive items (sticker, messages), hand cream, mints, bath soaps, necklaces, lip balm, breakfast bags, baby wipes, candles (in calming

scents), fidget items, coloring books, notebooks, crafts, bandanas, crackers, meals/soups, bracelets, teas, healthy snacks, candy (ginger), gum, cotton caps, reusable tote bags.

“Riley, Sarah, and Natalee set a goal to complete 150 bags but with the support of donations they will continued on page 4

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Dementia typically occurs gradually, making it tough for family and friends to notice the signs in a loved one. One of the noticeable side effects is poor oral hygiene, which leads to plaque buildup and gingivitis.

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Gum disease has a potential link to heart disease, so irritated or infected gums (paired with other other heart disease risk factors) suggest that you should see a cardiologist.

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Many symptoms accompanying diabetes actually show up in the mouth. Periodontal disease, bleeding gums, loose-feeling teeth, and other subtle signs point to the possibility of diabetes. Your dentist may recommend you see your doctor, and if you’ve already been diagnosed, these symptoms show that your blood sugar isn’t under control.

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Loss of bone tissue can lead to brittleness and changes to the jaw bones, which might show as receding gums or loose teeth.

EATING DISORDERS

If you or a loved one has struggled with an eating disorder, you know how difficult it can be to seek out the care you need. Enamel erodes when exposed to stomach acids or as a result of poor nutrition, and your dentist can help you address this and find a way forward.

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Selfless Service... continued from front page be closer to doubling that number or more,” says troop leader, Kristi Beringer. “Items they still need most are blankets, colored pencils and pill cases. They want their project to put a smile on the faces of anyone receiving a bag.”

They tossed around several ideas for their Silver Award project but realized they were already bonded by a common denominator, cancer.

Sarah’s grandmother and Riley’s great-grandma (now deceased), as well as a dear friend are breast cancer survivors.

Natalee’s grandmother lost her battle to brain cancer in 2021.

“Each girl remembers how difficult it was for people they love to go through treatment. They wanted to bring comfort and support to cancer patients,” the Troop Leader says they were proud to see their project take shape.

Their Fighting Cancer 4 Every Ribbon represents one

disease that comes in different ribbons.

Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, who herself died of breast cancer once said, ‘The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.’

The girls are in the collection stage of the project until June 1, 2022, when they will submit their application for the award in September 2022. Once approved, they receive their Silver Award at a Girl Scout Ceremony in March 2023.

So far, they have completed approximately 30 hours of the 40-hour requirement needed, and will most likely finish closer to 60.

“Since Riley, Natalee, and Sarah were Daisy Girl Scouts in kindergarten they completed volunteer hours for the community, as well as charitable organizations such as: Gains of Hope, Samaritan Purse, Veteran Services, town clean ups, painting the town pink for breast cancer, marching in the Memorial Day parade, 9/11 Luminaries, and troop food drives for the local food pantry,” Beringer

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According to Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life by building curiosity, kindness and a can-do spirit. As they earn badges, they help their community and deepen friendships. It’s what Girl Scouting is all about.

The three girls, along with other members of their troop have received the Girl Scout Bronze Award for their Kindness Rocks project.

It consisted of painting over 2,000 rocks and placing rock gardens (to remind kids to be kind everyday and stand up against bullying) at two elementary schools in town.

“These girls learn the importance of compassion, and how they can be a positive influence in their community — even at their age,” says the troop leader. “They will see how people come together to support a cause.”

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Local Citizens Groups Can Apply for Grants to Protect Environmental and Cultural Treasures in NJ Highlands

ocal citizen groups fighting to protect water, other environmental resources, and cultural and historic treasures in northern New Jersey’s Highlands Region are invited to apply for grants up to $5000 through the New Jersey Highlands Coalition’s 2022 Small Grants Program.

Applications must be received by June 21, 2022. Grants will be presented on October 12 at the N.J. Highlands Coalition’s 2022 Annual Meeting.

“Our Small Grants Program is one of the unique strengths of the Highlands Coalition,” said Julia Somers, Executive Director. “We work at the state and regional levels, but most members of our coalition are from local grassroots groups who are in touch with breaking issues in their communities. They’re our early warning system for threats such as giant warehouses proposed on prime farmland. In addition to giving these groups financial assistance that primes the pump for their own fund-raising, we also offer counseling based on our hard-won experience.”

Historic projects include “brick-and-mortar” projects for specific historic sites or districts. This is the sixteenth year of the Coalition’s Small Grants Program for environmental projects and the eighth year for projects that protect cultural, historic, and archaeological resources in the Highlands, an important part of the Highlands Regional Master Plan.

Grassroots organizations are defined as non-governmental organizations with a total annual operating budget of less than $200,000. It is not necessary that the organization be incorporated. To be eligible to apply for a grant, an organization must become a member of the Coalition, but dues are as low as $20 a year. Grants from the Highlands Coalition cannot be used for political purposes.

A grassroots group may apply for one or more grants, either environmental, cultural or components of both.

But the total amount requested by any one organization cannot exceed $5000.

Grant applications should meet at least one of the following five criteria, with the items at the top getting more weight than those below: Projects that focus on developing a stronger Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP), and/or implementation of the RMP. For example, projects that identify, map, or verify mapped Highlands natural or cultural resources or monitor the implementation of RMP standards at the local level; projects that advocate for and result in municipal conformance with the RMP; Projects that would establish a precedent advancing strong environmental or cultural protection in the Highlands. For example, hiring a consultant to help achieve the most environmentally protective decision by NJDEP, the Highlands Council, or other regulatory bodies on a

Highlands matter, or for meeting local affordable housing needs; Projects that may not help set a precedent, but would assist an organization to fight against a development in the Highlands Region – such as residential, commercial, agribusiness projects, etc. – that seriously threatens or damages natural or cultural resources in the Region; Projects that support capacity building of Highlands Region grassroots organizations, for example, a membership mailing, a strategic planning exercise, a workshop, conference or public educational event, etc.; Projects that educate about Highlands water and resources, and/or increase public awareness of the use and conservation of Highlands water.

Applicants are advised to view the full guidelines for the program on the Coalition’s website, particularly for cultural and historic grant components which have very detailed requirements. Go to www.njhighlandscoalition. org. On the menu bar at the top, place your cursor on “Programs,” then click “Small Grants” in the dropdown menu. To join the Coalition, place cursor on “Join Us,” then click on “Organization Membership.”

Applicants seeking more information are encouraged to contact Julia Somers at 973-588-7190 or julia@njhighlandscoalition.org. She welcomes your call.

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Patricio Molina Becomes a Yamaha Artist

r. Patricio Molina has been named a Yamaha Artist. With this distinction he joins the ranks of some of the world’s greatest classical, jazz and contemporary pianists including Richard Danielpour, Billy Childs, and Elton John. Molina is the first Chilean-Syrian to become a Yamaha Artist.

“I am proud and delighted to welcome Dr. Patricio Molina to the roster of distinguished Yamaha Artists. Dr. Molina has established himself as an innovative educator

and accomplished performing and recording artist. We look forward to supporting his activities and unique musical journey in the years to come”, said Bonnie Barrett, Director of Yamaha Artist Services New York.

Patricio began his career as a child prodigy in Chile, and immigrated to Paterson, New Jersey at the age of thirteen to join Manhattan School of Music on a full scholarship. He became the first ever graduate of two doctorates at Rutgers University in 2019 and 2020, expanding his career into

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Do Cats and Dogs Really Fight Like Cats and Dogs?

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ats and dogs have long been depicted as ardent foes, consistently getting into scrapes with one another.

But are those claims exaggerated?Many cats and dogs peacefully coexist in their homes, where their divergent personalities combine to make homes more interesting. Cats and dogs tend to have different body language, but that should not be mistaken for opposition.Take, for example, a boisterous puppy that excitedly approaches visitors with its tail wagging to show friendliness. According to the animal experts at slimdoggy.com, a resource for dog food, fitness, and fun; cats interpret wagging tails as signs of anger or displeasure. Dogs like to sniff their “friends” and get to know them, and cats don’t favor this attention.

When sniffed, cats may run off, unintentionally triggering dogs’ natural predator instincts.

Such an instance is a rough way for cats and dogs to begin a relationship, and it’s easy to see how such an introduction can lay a poor foundation for their relationship.

Cats and dogs also have different social styles. While a cat may be content to be alone and approach visitors cautiously, dogs tend to be sociable and rush into situations if they think there is fun to be had.

But cats and dogs can peacefully coexist. One way to foster a good relationship between

cats and dogs is to control their initial introduction. If possible, separate the animals initially, giving cats a chance to warm up to their new situation. Upon introducing the two, it may be best to have the dog on a leash so that you can control its desire to lunge. Calmness is key; do not force the cat to come to the dog or vice versa. Reward calm behavior with treats and repeat these steps until the pets appear to be used to each other.

It’s important that pet owners recognize that while cats and dogs may peacefully coexist in a home most of the time, their natural instincts may kick in every so often. Just separate the pets if they have a tiff.

Rumors abound that cats and dogs can’t share a home, but that’s simply not true. With some early socialization, patience on the part of pet owners, and an understanding of cat and dog behaviors; pet parents can ensure both cats and dogs live together in harmony.

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Protect Your Emergency Fund From Inflation

ost financial experts suggest keeping three to six months worth of household expenses in savings to help in case of emergency. But with record inflation, that task just got a lot harder to accomplish as virtually every safe place to put your emergency funds will not provide interest rates that keep pace with inflation. But that does not mean you cannot increase the rate of return on these funds.

Here are some ideas to reduce the impact of inflation on your emergency

funds.

Actively monitor your savings account rate. Earlier this year the Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time since 2018. In addition, the head of the Federal Reserve is suggesting there may be several of these rate increases in the next twelve months. This should increase the interest you can earn on the cash in your emergency account.

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increases the interest rate, your saving account rate should also go higher... immediately. But this is not always the case. If your bank is slow to raise your savings rate, be willing to monitor and shift funds to a bank that does. Just make sure the funds are still FDIC insured and are kept at a reputable bank.

Take a look at Series I Savings Bonds.

Series I Savings bonds are issued and backed by the U.S. government and feature two interest rate components: a fixed rate and an inflation rate. The fixed rate is set when the bond is issued and never changes during the life of the bond. The inflation rate resets semi-annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

What you need to know: You must hold an I bond for at least 12 months before redeeming it. And although you can redeem it after one year, you’ll have to pay a penalty worth the interest of the previous three months if you redeem the bond within five years. And remember, you must be prepared to pay the penalty if you need the funds for an emergency.

Creative use of Roth IRA funds in an emergency. Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars. Because of this, early

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If you get this one wrong, it could cost you in taxes, penalties and lost fund value in a bear market. Prior to removing funds from any IRA, it makes sense to conduct a tax planning session.

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Vernon Woman Opens Yoga Studio in Great Grandmothers Former Luncheonette Location during COVID-19 and her daughter’s father passed away as well. “We were just having a rough go of it,” Nelson says. “I had a mortgage, I owned my own home, and it was just her (daughter Savanah) and I, and I was just stressed to the max.” She found a solution. “I put on YouTube and I started just Googling ‘stress relief techniques,’ and yoga came up. I said to myself, ‘I don’t even know what yoga is. I’m not flexible, I can’t do yoga,’ but I just started doing it

and then fell in love with it.” Nelson made it a part of her daily regimen, and then encouraged family members to give it a go.

“We live here on a lake, and I was going outside and doing yoga on the dock overlooking the lake.”

“It just completely changed my life; I learned how to deal with stress.”

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Nelson, who initially grew up in Butler but moved to Vernon when she was a junior in high school, had recently faced challenging times. She’d lost her job

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Vernon Woman... continued from page 12 mate place to enjoy yoga and crafts, in a very special spot in Bloomingdale.

One day, while driving through the community, Nelson saw a tiny building that had a “FOR RENT” sign posted on it.

Nelson was interested and, although she had heard about the location her whole life, at that time was unaware that the building was where her Nan, Mary Whritenour, who died in 1989 at age 92, had owned Mary’s Luncheonette from 1962 – 1982. After a phone call with her mom

confirmed it was indeed the spot, Nelson contacted the landlord and longtime Bloomingdale native, Frank Parisi, and she and her mom met with him. Parisi arrived with newspaper clippings and tales of the building’s history, and the trio talked for hours. “We talked about her and how his family was intertwined with mine back in the day, and how he came to get the property. And then he said, ‘If you want the property, it’s yours. There’s so much history here.’”

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cludes Nelson a decade ago visiting a psychic, who told her that a woman, a motherly figure with the first letter of her name ‘M” with red hair, was trying to communicate with her. “She (the psychic) described her to a T! We called her ‘Nan,’ I didn’t know her name was Mary. I couldn’t even put the two together, so I kept brushing her off. I would go to other psychics and tarot card readings, and she was trying to come through to me for 10 years, and I would brush her off.” A final psychic who she visited informed Nelson that the woman wouldn’t go away, and she was instructing her to get a hobby and move on with her life, to follow her passion.

Nelson’s next discussion with her mom was the clincher. “I came home and my mom told me her name was Mary and she had red hair.” It was indeed her Nan directing her to a lovely location so apropos for community, and Nelson was sold. “I just felt this vibe, like, ‘I can really make this like a nice place,’” she says. “It’s a small place. I fit five people to do yoga, but most of the people know each other, they’ll come in little groups, and we are relaxed and comfortable with each other, and everybody is just having a good time exploring their

bodies.” And then there is the Pequannock River behind the location. “The river is my favorite spot in the whole place,” she says. “When I open the window, the river is flowing and some people don’t even believe it. They’ve said to me. ‘You have a sound machine, and I’m like, ‘No, it’s really the river flowing. It’s nature!’ I really believe in yoga. There are so many benefits of yoga, and it’s not just exercise. It’s good for your mind and your body and your spirit. Notice before we start how you feel, and then notice how you feel after you’re done with the breathing and stretching, and just getting the tension out of your body.”

Her Nan has pointed her in the right direction. “I really do feel like she is a guide in my life,” Nelson says. “Every time I go to Mary Ella Studios, I feel that she’s telling me that I’m doing the right thing. It keeps being proven that this is my passion, that this is what makes me happy, that it’s possible, and that people are coming and enjoying the space and feeling the good energy there.”

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Paula Lasalandra Reflects on Her Legendary Coaching Career and a Wonderful Life in Sports

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By Steve Sears he numbers are astounding. 644 victories in girl’s basketball in 32 seasons, 391 spring softball wins in 18 seasons, and numerous title wins in both sports at DePaul Catholic High School.

But for 1976 William Paterson University (then College) graduate and Pompton Lakes resident, Paula Lasalandra, the number of wins was never important. It’s always been about the players she coached. “They were number one, without a doubt,” Lasalandra states. “I enjoyed the gym, the softball field, the soccer and field hockey field, but they were just an extension of the classroom to me. I just loved teaching the game. That’s why I enjoyed working summer camp so much, because it was all about teaching the games. I enjoyed, of course, coaching the games, but they weren’t as important as teaching the game and seeing those players take those skills and those fundamentals on to the next level. I can’t be prouder of the kids that I taught, and what they’re doing today: veterinarian, psychologist, owning companies and doing well.”

In addition to coaching basketball and softball at DePaul, Lasalandra also coached field hockey and boy’s golf, winning championships in those realms as well.

Lasalandra loved sports at an early age, and she was encouraged by her dad. “Most girls played with dolls and stuff like that,” she says with a chuckle, “and I had my share of dolls, but I also had softball bats and gloves, and I attribute it all to my dad. He was such a wonderful, wonderful man. He was my hero. And no matter how tired he was when he came home from work, he had me out in the yard to teach me how to throw, and he taught me actually how to throw with both hands, which was amazing.” The Riverside Oval in her hometown of Paterson was for her and her friends a mecca for sports. “You could go down there on the weekend or after school , and you could always find a pick up game of some sort, and usually it was baseball, because it was mostly boys that

you were playing with. But it was a fun time.”

Lasalandra attended Paterson Eastside High School until she was a sophomore, and then graduated from Hawthorne High School after her family moved to that community. After some night school in Montclair, she then studied at William Paterson. While there, one phone call changed her future and life.

“Dr. Susan Laubach was a wonderful teacher, and I was in one of her method classes at William Paterson, and she was called from the class for a phone call.” The call was from DePaul Catholic High School, asking Laubach if she could recommend someone for their JV basketball coaching position. Laubach told the caller, “I have a young woman in my class right now I think that will fit that bill.” “When she hung up the phone, she came out and called me into her office,” Lasalandra recalls, “and I thought I was in trouble for something. She sat me down and said she thought I should go there (to DePaul).”

After one year as JV coach, and while she was going to school at WPC, Lasalandra was approached by the varsity coach, who lauded her coaching acumen. That varsity coach assumed the reigns of the JV squad, and asked Lasalandra to be head lady of the varsity. She would remain on the hardwood sidelines for 32 years, her accomplishments legendary. “I was just very young and energetic, and I saw the potential of the kids that were there, and they made it a great experience for me,” Lasalandra says. “They welcomed me with open arms, and it was just a warm, loving community.”

Paula Lasalandra was the first girl’s basketball coach in Passaic County history to win 500 games, and was the second Garden State coach with 600 triumphs. But again, it was never about numbers for her.

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She says gratefully, “I was successful, but I was successful because I had great athletes, and they were great kids.”

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Ten Years Later: Morris County Flood Mitigation Program is a Success

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orris County’s innovative flood mitigation program hit a milestone in March, turning 10 years old and helping towns to obtain 84 flood-prone properties that have been restored to open space.

The program, which has operated since 2012 through the Morris County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust, supplements state and federal programs by helping towns obtain flood-prone lots from willing sellers. The county funds go directly to the municipalities, which purchase the properties from willing sellers and must maintain the land as public open space.

“Ten years ago, our board decided to take a sliver of our tax-payer approved open space dollars and dedicate them to buying out flood-prone properties. Right out of the gate, the program won two environmental awards from the State of New Jersey for its innovation. It hadn’t been done before,” said Stephen H. Shaw, a member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and liaison to the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation, which manages the program.

By removing the homes and restoring the properties to open space, the land can better absorb flood waters and protect other nearby properties from flooding. The program also offers communities more open space, helps constantly flooded homeowners move out and even eases burdens on first responders who must occasionally rescue people from their flooded buildings.

To date, the program has allocated $9.6 million to obtain properties in eight Morris County towns.

The Morris County Flood Mitigation Program has been involved in the purchase of 84 properties, with towns using the county funds in conjunction with other funds from the

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the New Jersey Green Acres/Blue Acres program and, in some cases, municipal contributions.

Five of the 84 properties were located in the floodprone Midwood Road section of Lincoln Park, next to the banks of the Pompton River, where a total of 20 homes were purchased, removed and returned to natural lands in recent years. On April 7, that area was under water again after heavy rains hit northern New Jersey, deluging the region and leaving many riverside properties in Morris County flooded.

This time, there were 20 less structures underwater along Midwood Road and the river waters were more quickly absorbed.

On average, for every $1 spent by the county of flood mitigation, there have been $7 in benefits to the participating towns and county, according to the Office of Planning and Preservation.

The Flood Mitigation Program is structured with two basic funding tracks, according to Program Coordinator Virginia Michelin.

The Match Program offers up to a 25 percent county match to state and federal buyouts.

The CORE Program is designed to catch homes that have fallen through other agency’s funding nets, with Morris County providing up to 75 percent of the acquisition cost.

Grant applications are considered by the county Flood Mitigation Committee from municipalities on behalf of willing sellers. Every project is subject to a detailed benefit-cost analysis based on FEMA computer models.

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aMerican legion PoSt 279, lincoln Park For goD anD country CIVIL WAR Abraham Ryerson SPANISH AMERICAN WAR William Green Henry Hobbs William Jennings George Weber WORLD WAR I R.F. Aechbach Otto Albert Rev. Thomas Allen John C. Alonge Karl O. Amend Axel Back Alfons Basdoff Charles Bertsch Arnold Bott Frank Bott Ray Bowers Daniel Brady Fred Breitinger George Breitinger Charles Buchanan Clarence Cobb James Collins Clem Cottrell Albert J. Culkin Walter Dallery Harold DeHart Arthur DeReyes Wilfred J. Deslandes Henri DeVries Sr. William Dixon Frank Doyle Percy D. Falkinburg Burt Fenty James S. Flood Randolf S. Freeman William French Sr. Harold Gassman Dayton Geary Louis Gigliotti Edward C. Green Sealy Hall Henry Hanson Edward Hauge John J. Herlihy Herbert Hoaglund Carey Hollister Archie Holloway Emmanual Hurtado Sidney G. Inch Rudolf Jamke Daniel Jennings Andrew Johnson Christopher Kenney Richard Kenney Charles Kohns

Frank C. Lange Sr. Lyman Lockwood Frank C. Loehr Charles Loehr Sr. Frank Lyman James Macassey Henry A. Martin Earl Mabey Benjamin McCreery John McCroy James McGrath F. McIntyre Robert McKelly Robert McKelvey Clarence McMickle Aaron McNeill James S. Meehan John H. Mirra Jule Mitchell Thad Mitchell John Morris Joseph Morris Jerry Mottese John O’Brien Clifford Penz Victor Pistolia C. Dix Proctor Norman Purvis Miles Renninger Michael Schouten Albert Schriefer Harry Schroeder John Shaw William Stager Arthur L. Star Sr. William E. Stevens George A. Strasser T.A. Taylor Frederick Then George R. Tholin Robert G. Thompson Charles Thoren William Tyack Floyd Vitale Benjamin W. Ward Leo Williams Harry V. Wiltshire Sr. Paul R. Wolfe Herman Zapf WORLD WAR II George T. Adams Audley Adkins Louis Agranow Louis Ahrendt Rev. Richard Allen Pasquale Antonelli Nino Armato Harry E. Bartsch

Frederick Baumann Hans Becker William Becker Al Belluardo Herbert Benjamin Albert Bertucci Edwin Besemer William Bianchi Francis Bignell Ralph Blois Stephen Borinski Elmer Bott Sr. Frank Bott Marcel Bouroult Alfred L. Bowers James Boyle William Bray Sr. Garrett T. Bromley Joseph Brotshol James A. Brown Joseph C. Bruno Donald F. Bulger John Bushman George Busse Roy Busse Stanley L. Butka George Cahill Arland Cain Sr. John P. Canning Inez Carbone Fred Chambers William Christopherson William P. Clark George Cobb Anthony Colavito DeWayne Cole Nick Colonis Michael Colvin John E. Connolly Alexander Consalvo James E. Cook Wesley Cook Joseph Coppola William J. Costello Russel A. Creathorne Bruno Crotta Joseph Cucci Robert A. Cunningham Anthony Cuzzi Charles C. Cuzzi Victor Daut Austin Davis Peter Davis Dorothy Decker O. John Decker Robert W. Decker Mario DeLuca Lawrence S. Derrick

Pasquale J. DeTollo Stan DeWitt Hendrick DeVries Tice DeYoung Nicholas DiCanio Donald Diesel Anthony DiGirolamo Eugene DiMarinisi John DiStefano William A. Dixon Fred Dobbs John Dobbs William M. Dobbs James P. Dock Sr. Edward M. Dombrowski James E. Drury Robert B. Edris Edward Engasser James Evans Edward Farrell Sr. Irving Fitzig Robert Fletcher Jack Floyd Alfred Foerster Lewis C. Fontan Stanley Forys.

Basil Galgano Robert Galt Jr Arnold Garrison Anthony Gatti Edward Gentile C. Robert Gerhard Joseph Germanotta Ernest Gilliland Howard Gladding Joseph C. Goodwin Francis Gorman Edward F. Gorski Louis Grisetti James Griswold John Gross Marilyn Grund Warren Grund Ethel Hawryschuk Harry Hawryschuk George Hayes Robert Headley James Hegybel James Heins George W. Hendry Charles Hooper Mea Hullings David D. Hummel John Hvasta Harry J. Ilaria Paul A. Jacobovics Edward Johnson Stephen Kalata

William Kamp Edward Kane Donald A. Kary Walter Kelly Donald P. Kerton George Kiick Richard Killian Walter Kiverchuk Joseph Knizeski Joachim Knoebel Leon Kowal Edmund Krutul Stephen Kudrick John Lahr Robert Lambert Edward J. Lanfranghi Frank Lange Jr. Lars Larson James Laughlin Ruben Lazerowitz Robert Leck Frank Leech Bernard Legacy Frank Lemley Robert F. Little Stuart E. Little Charles Loehr Jr. Gerard Loehr Richard Lovallo Sylvester Lynagh Thomas Lynch Edward Mabey Howard B. Mabey Richard J. Mabey Robert MacLaughlin Scott D. Macrea Edward Mallen Joseph Mallen Stanley Marciniak Charles T. Marks John Marks John Marruso Andrew Marshall Arthur Mascariello Frank Mastrarrigo Oscar May James Mazzetti Phillip N. Mazziotta William McCarthy Robert McCrostie John McLain John S. McLain George McLaren Jack K. McNabb Robert McNally John T. McNamara Sr. Delbert McNeill James McNeill

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aMerican legion PoSt 279, lincoln Park For goD anD country Carl S. Melchert Edward Mertz Paul M. Miller Roland Miller Walter Moeller Glenn F. Moore Frederick Moran Harold Moran Michael Moran Patrick Moran Wilfred D. Morrison Eugene Mottese Joseph Munao James Mustic Andrew Napoli Charles Nasuto Gilbert Naughton Raymond Naughton Doris M. Neumann Milton Neumann George Newton Sr. Morris Nitkin Nicholas Nohomovich Michael M. Nowacki Peter M. Nyman Lawrence Obenhuber Arthur O’Brien George O’Brien Patrick O’Brien John O’Donnell James O’Hara William Owci George Pagano John Palmeri Alfred Papasso Frank Paris Michael A. Pastorello Thomas Patrick Joseph Pazinick George Peare Charles Pecaric Elvin Perry Felix J. Petrowksi William Phelan William Pierce Richard Pignone Paul Pinney Michael Poster Harold Price John Procovic Joseph Raimo Gardiner “Jack” Rainey Charles Randina Texas J. Rankin Robert Reed Walter Reed Joseph Regetz Hobart Rhinesmith

Charles Richko William Riley John R. Riley Harold Rittemany Dominick Robertella Robert Ross Werner Ruhberg Joseph Rutkowski Richard Sackerman Forrest Sansevere George R. Scherer William J. Schmidt Arthur E. Schneider Philip V. Schneider Jerome F. Scott Arthur W. Seward Edwin Silbernagel Howard Silbernagel William H. Sirica Frederick P. Skyta Leroy Sly Albert Smith Philip Smith William A. Smith Kenneth Smock Howard Snelson Allen L. Snider John Soracco Joseph A. Sova Williamina Sowpel Howard W. Steele Sr. Pat Storelli Daniel R. Summerbell William Tennant Stanley Tenusiak David Terpstra Wallance B. Thomas Alfred Tosto Eugene Trechel Michael Uhrin Joseph Ullrich Robert Utne Mario Valante Harry Van Ness Carl VanOrden Robert W. VanZant Charles Ververs Richard Verway Elbert Vreeland Robert Walton Clifford G. Watson Jr. William A. Wettstein George Whitehead James P. Williams John W. Williams William Williams Harry Wiltshire Richard Winkler

Albert Witty Harold Wolfson Anthony Wrobel Kenneth Young Thomas Zampetti Albert Zanga H. Richard Zapf Walter Zapf Stanley Zeitz Charles Zulauf, JR KOREAN CONFLICT Arthur Astone Stephen Badalementi Eugene Beaumont Robert Becht Edwin Beil Joseph Brancato Jack Brinkerhoff Robert Byrne Alfred Bower Joseph Capristo Roy Carlson Joseph Casey Frank Campanella Stanley Cherry Eugene Christakos Chester Chwatek Henry Ciniglia Jr. James Clark Alan Compton Keith Condit John Cosentino Robert Cottrell Robert Custer Edward De Benedictis Joseph DellaVechia James J. Dillon Charles Fergus Richard Fifoot Lawrence Foley William Frost Edward T. Gallagher Bernard Gelb Joseph G. Goodwin Donald Gray Henry Harding James Hanrahan Robert Hanrahan Theodore Havran John R. Herlihy Thomas S. Hitchings Henry Hoffman Arthur J.Holley Richard D. Jacob Douglas Jennings Richard Jennings Gerald Kerton August Klein

Jesse Krum Andrew LaSalle Victor Llauger Kenneth Loehr Frederick Mabey James Mabey George Mackey Thomas Madine Robert Magil Paul V. Majka Michael Mattiace Bernard J. McCaffrey Paul McDonald William McKenzie Albert Merkle C. William Meyer Ronald Miller Alex Morrere Kenneth Morris Herman Nadel Perry Nelson Jr Robert J. Noncarrow Eugene E. Ohlman John Olson Harry Osborne Jr Joseph Perrone Steven Perry Fred Pieczarka Peter Polizzi Charles Price William Price Roger Roby Robert Rocha Norman Roemer Edward Ross Joseph Rostek Richard Ruehle Sr. James Ryan Robert J. Shannon Harold K. Smith Walter Sossel William Stonesifer Richard J. Swed Robert Trumper Roger Trumper Albert Ulinski Herbert Vaillancourt John VanTuyl Richard VanWinkle John Voit John F. Walz Robert Whritenour Jr Robert Wolf VIETNAM CONFLICT Allan J. Atwan Ronald Bednarz Vincent Bevilacqua Nicholas Bottino

Kevin Boyle Raymond Brennan Timothy Briarton Gerald Brown Dennis Charney Frederick R. DeLang William G. Dixon Francis Docherty Thomas Docherty Wayne Durlacher Dick Etzel Edward D. Farrell Gerry Golumbiewski Michael Harrigan Robert Hopp Joseph Howard Richard Hunter Edwin Jennings Thomas Kaynak Kenneth Keastead Peter Kenny Joseph Koning Richard Kwiatowski Thomas G. Lang Edmund Leonard John “Jack” Leonard Carmen Lombardi Charles MacRae Charles Manley Ronald Miller John Nielsen Michael J. Nowacki John Paterek James Patterson Jr. Richard Roach Stephen Regec Edward Reynolds Sr. Elmer Schroeder Jr. Michael Selitto Charles Slaven Richard Somerville Donald Stiles Joseph Stuppiello Arthur A. Thomas Dennis M. Tracy Alan Vick George Walter Herbert Watkins Kenneth F. West Milton White Ronald Wild Marc Ziegler Theodore Ziegler Jr OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/ STORM Ronald Harrison

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Bite-Sized Breakfast Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a morning meal with loved ones. Or, if a busy schedule looms, try baking a batch and separating into appropriate serving sizes for

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Pastry Brunch Cups Servings: 18 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 sheets puff pastry 18 eggs 2 cups diced ham chopped fresh green onions Heat oven 375 F. In small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk flour with butter. Gradually pour in milk, whisking each time. Bring to simmer, whisking until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Swiss cheese. Set aside.

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Chuck Nanick Relives His Days as a Pompton Lakes Cardinal

continuity gap. And we were all very good friends, anyway. That huck Nanick was a guard in high school for the Pompton Lakes just became really, really fun. And that was the best part of high Cardinals, and while at the school he played for four seasons, school basketball - playing with my best friends.” scoring a total of 2,003 points.

As time progressed, it was apparent that, as the clock wound His was a legendary career. down and the game was on the line, Nanick would be getting the “My brother, Andy, was four years in front of me, and he’s a ball. Was there pressure? “The best way to describe it is the last very good basketball player in his own right and went on to play game I played in high school, the game I actually went over 2000 in college as well,” Nanick says. “But he kind of set the stage for points,” he says. “It was in the state playoffs, we were on the road, me. And it’s interesting, because the first day of practice when the and we were down a fair amount going into the fourth quarter. It junior varsity and varsity practice together, I was a freshman, and I was double digits, if not mid double, 15 points or so. And all of a didn’t go to the practice, because I thought I was going to play on sudden, you can make one shot, you’re like, ‘That’s all too easy.’ the freshman basketball team. My best friend, John Van Decker, And then you get the ball again, you can just square the guy up, who lived across the street, came home and he walked in the back and you break them down, and score again.” Nanick and the Cardoor and said, ‘What are you doing? Why weren’t you at practice?’ dinals had caught fire. “The next thing I know, we’re down by one I said, ‘Because I’m a freshman and I wasn’t invited.’ He said, ‘Well, or two points. We came all the way back, but came up a little bit coach (John) Orovio invited you. You’re to be at practice tomorrow short. But, of course, every good basketball player wants the ball, with junior varsity and varsity.” and I never shied away from it, ever.”

After playing in just one junior varsity game, Nanick was in the Nanick finished his career in 1993. While at Pompton Lakes, he starting lineup for the second game for the varsity team. “I just Chuck Nanick of the Pompton Lakes Cardinals. was named First-Team All-League his sophomore, junior, and sethink it creates the competitive juices that were already there,” Na- Photo courtesy of Colleen Moyle. nior years, First-Team All-Passaic County and First-Team All-State nick says of the sudden leap from, not just JV level to varsity, but Group I as a junior and senior. His career high was 50 points in a to starting guard. “They just ramp up a ton, because now here you are with guys that you’ve always looked up to while growing up, and all of a sudden you’re game against Midland Park.

After high school, Nanick went on to be a four-year starter for the Scranton Universiplaying next to them in the varsity game, your second game of the year your freshman year.

I think I had a good freshman campaign, and I think that just gave me the confidence that I ty Royals, tallying 1,607 points. He was both the Eastern College Athletic Conference and could play on any level with these guys and against any team. I was told by my peers that the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League Rookie of the Year in 1994, a Middle Atlantic Conference First (in 1996 and 1997) and Second-Team (1995) selection, and in 1997 won the better the competition, the better I played. I would just get so fired up to play.”

The team improved during Nanick’s sophomore season, and by his junior year, the Car- John “Les” Dickman Award as the Royals’ Most Valuable Senior, and the O’Hara Award as the dinals were a very good team, and it was during his junior campaign that the 6’ 4” Nanick Outstanding Male Athlete of the Senior Class.

Nanick, who is 47 and lives today in Texas, is a dad to one daughter, 10-year-old Lila, who was starting to get accolades as a top star in Passaic County and his conference. “When the team just kind of started growing up together, pieces started to fall more in place,” Nanick recently started playing in her first basketball league. Apples fall not far from their trees, and remembers. “We had stability at the point guard position, we had stability underneath the although Nanick wants Lila to play hard and be competitive, he desires one thing for her hoop, we had stability on the wings, and the more we played together, I think the better the most of all. “The thing that I want her to do is just have fun with it.”

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Silver Morgan Dollar 1878-1921

■ NEW JERSEY AREA RESIDENTS CASH IN: Pictured above are packages containing unsearched Vault Bags known to contain nearly 3 pounds of Gov’t issued coins some dating back to the 1800’s including all those shown in today’s publication. In addition, after each bag is loaded with over 200 rarely seen coins, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade of very good or above, the dates and mint marks are never searched to determine collector values. So you better believe at just $980 these unsearched Vault Bags are a real steal.

State Zip Codes Determine Who Gets U.S. Coins Unsearched Vault Bags loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued coins some dating back to the 1800’s and worth up to 50 times their face value are actually being handed over to residents who find their zip code below and beat the 48 hour order deadline Silver Liberty Head 1892-1915

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“The vaults at Federated Mint are going empty,” said Laura A. Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for Federated Mint.

That’s because a decision by Federated Mint to release rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued coins, some worth up to 50 times their face value, means unsearched Vault Bags loaded with U. S. Gov’t issued coins dating back to the 1800’s are now being handed over to U.S. residents who find the first two digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication.

“But don’t thank the Government. As U.S. Coin and Currency Director for Federated Mint, I get paid to inform and educate the general public regarding U.S. coins. Ever since the decision by Federated Mint to release rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued coins to the general public — I’m being asked how much are the unsearched Vault Bags worth? The answer is, there’s no way to tell. Coin values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees, but we do know this. Each unsearched bag weighs nearly 3 pounds and is known to contain rarely seen Morgan Silver Dollars and these coins alone could be worth $40 - $325 in collector value each according to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins. So there’s no telling what you’ll find until you search through all the coins. But you better believe at just $980 these unsearched Vault Bags are a steal,” said Lynne.

“These are not ordinary coins you find in your pocket change. These are rarely seen silver, scarce, collectible and non-circulating U.S. coins dating back to the 1800’s so we won’t be surprised if thousands of U.S. residents claim as many as they can get their hands on.

That’s because after the Vault Bags were loaded with over 200 U.S. Gov’t issued coins, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade quality of very good or

US RESIDENTS: IF YOU FIND THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF YOUR ZIP CODE BELOW. CALL: 1-800-354-4209 VHH1001 Alabama 35, 36 Connecticut 06 Delaware 19 Florida 32, 33, 34

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above, the dates and mint marks were never searched to determine collector values. That’s why the Vault Bag fee has been set for $1,500 for residents who miss the 48-hour deadline, but for those U.S. residents who beat the 48-hour deadline the Vault Bag fee is just $980 as long as they call the National Toll-Free Hotline before the deadline ends,” says Lynne.

“Remember this, we cannot stop collectors from buy ing up a ll the unsearched bags of coins they can get in this special advertising announcement.

And you better believe with each bag being loaded with nearly 3 pounds of U.S. Gov’t issued coins we’re guessing they’re going to go quick,” said Lynne.

The phone lines will be ringing off the hook beginning at precisely 8:30 AM this morning. That’s because each unsearched Vault Bag is loaded with the rarely seen coins pictured left and highly sought after collector coins dating clear back to the 1800’s including iconic Morgan Silver Dollars, a historic Peace Silver Dollar, stunning Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars, the collectible Silver Eisenhower Dollars, spectacular Silver Liber ty Head Half and Quarter Dollars, rarely seen Silver Franklin Half Dollars, high demand President Kennedy Silver Half Dollars, beautiful Silver Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars, American Bicentennial

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“With all these collectible U.S. Gov’t Issued coins up for grabs we’re going to do our best to answer all the calls,” said Lynne.

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Sister Cities: Butler, New Jersey, Meet Butler, Kentucky

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By Steve Sears he tiny city of Butler, Kentucky is a very interesting place. It’s a friendly, intimate, quiet community with opportunity to enjoy natural settings in a variety of ways while celebrating its humble history.

Established in 1852 when the Kentucky Central Railroad was constructed and ran through the city, Butler was incorporated in the winter of 1868. Butler is located in Pendleton County, and is roughly one square mile in size. A little over 600 residents call the community home.

Routes 27, running north and south, and State Highway 177, traveling east to west, pretty much bisect the city, dividing it into quarters. “The post office is still here, there used to be a hat store here, and there were three grocery stores here, and we still have three churches, Christian and Baptist,” says Donna Kendall, City Clerk of Butler, which is on elevated land. Butler Baptist Church, Butler Christian Church, and Flower Creek Christian Church are available to worship at.

“Everybody knows everybody,” says Kendall of her friendly city.

By small contrast, the Borough of Butler, New Jersey has about 1,700 residents also living in a rather elevated area heading up Route 23 North, and is about 2 square miles in size. Both Butlers are named after

a “Butler”: Richard Butler in the Garden State, and William O. Butler for the southern “sister.”

The Licking River meanders its way through Butler, Kentucky, which has two unique lodging spots of note. Thaxton’s Canoe trails and Paddlers Inn offer cabin rentals and canoe and kayaking on the Licking River. April through November is the season for visitors, for there is no charge for canoeing and kayaking for cabin guests who paddle out from and return to the Inn. For more fun and to learn all about agriculture, visit Faith Acres farm at 107 Tree Top Drive.

While there, stay overnight at their Airbnb cabin in the woods.

Also while in the city, visit Cedar Line Nature Preserve on Hale Road. At 43 acres, visitors will find trails of various challenging levels and surfaces here that offer different types of vegetation for viewing, but most of all Cedar Line Nature Preserve is a spot to relax and unwind. Roughly 40 different types of plants and trees, and more than 38 species of birds, inhabit in and around the preserve area.

But if you’re just driving through, there are some pretty decent spots in the city to grab some food. Consider the Kentucky Millstone on Mill Street, a combination café and cooking school. It offers light fare, such as soups, salads, cracker crust pizza

Butler, Kentucky Town Hall

and light breakfast fare, including signature house biscuits and gravy or home-made pancakes. The Butler Market at 106 Front Street, per Kendall, is an old favorite. “They sell hot food and sandwiches and stuff like that,” says Kendall, who has lived in town since 1972. Also to be strongly considered is Hot Stuff Pizza on Route 27 North, and thru popular Hills at Pendleton Hills, which in 2022 celebrates a 50th anniversary. A nice catering facility, the restaurant offers a nice locally grown steak for $16.99, as well as All American ($9.99) and Professional ($11.99)

burgers. Finally, Tim’s Kitchen, also on Route 27, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A historic site of note is the Fryer House, a two-story stone house which the Fryers started construction on in 1811 and completed it in 1814. which is the home of the Pendleton County Historical & Genealogical Society. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

To learn more about the city of Butler and Pendleton County, visit www. pendletoncounty.ky.gov.

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Danielle Fiorina Awarded the Platinum Level of the 2021 NJ Realtors® Circle Of Excellence Sales Award

entury 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. is pleased to announce that Danielle Fiorina has been awarded the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award Platinum Level for 2021. This is Danielle’s 2nd consecutive year obtaining this award level by having an annual minimum of $20 million in sales. Prior to 2020 she had obtained the Gold Level award for 8 consecutive years, having an annual minimum of $12 million in sales.

Danielle is also the recipient of the Century 21 President’s Producer Award, DOUBLE CENTURION® Award, and Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, and Top Office Producer for 2021.

Danielle is a member of the NJ REALTORS® Distinguished Sales Club for achieving the Circle of Excellence Sales Award for a minimum of 10 years and is also a member of the CENTURION® Honor Society.

“We are thrilled to acknowledge Danielle’s accomplishments. Her hard

work and dedication to her real estate business is evidenced by the many awards Danielle has received throughout the years,” said Patricia Wojtyszyn, Broker/ Owner Century 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. “My clients always come first.

Understanding their personal goals and needs is at the heart of my real estate business, and I believe it is the foundation for an effective client/realtor relationship.

I am very grateful to my clients for putting their trust in me and thrilled to be acknowledged by NJ REALTORS® for this distinguished award.” says Fiorina.

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A Moment in Time from May of 1959: Blessed Be, Earl’s Bountiful Rose Bush

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By Richard Mabey Jr. n May of 1959, I was just four years old.

At the time we lived on Madeline Avenue in Clifton. Every Saturday, my mom, my dad, my sister Patti, and myself would take the long ride to a town called Lincoln Park, to have dinner at the old Mabey Homestead.

There, my aunts and uncles, cousins, and grandparents would gather to visit my great grandmother, Dora Dolson Mabey.

As we would enter the old Mabey Home-

stead, my three great aunts, Myrtle, Alberta, and Marie would be cooking a big turkey, complete with all the dressings and side dishes. The aroma of apple and blueberry pies would fill the air of the kitchen. At the age of four, I had thought of the old Mabey Homestead as a most magical place.

There comes a time when God’s blessing descends upon a person, and a once-in-alifetime moment is etched into the marrow of bone, the fiber of heart, and the sacred

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core of soul. Such a moment in time, came to me in May of 1958. As my great aunts cooked the big feast for Saturday dinner, Great Grandma Mabey asked me to help her water her flowers.

Flowers abounded upon the three-acre estate of the old Mabey Homestead. Flowers of all kinds flourished along Mabey Lane.

Great Grandma Mabey would fill her watering can at the outside faucet, then begin her sojourn to water the scores of flowers that adorned her beautiful yard.

What is that makes a moment so all unforgettable? What is it about one sacred moment in time, that tears at the deepest chambers of our heart? O’ dear and cherished grand matriarch of another time, another place, so dearly does thou memory overfloweth in my heart.

I remember it like it was yesterday, when Great Grandma Mabey came upon the big rose bush in the front yard of the old Mabey Homestead. The big rose bush grew and flourished between the big farmhouse and the little house, that once stood right at the corner of Mabey Lane and Route 202.

“Dicky Jim, I planted this rose bush a long, long time ago. I planted it to honor your

My great grandmother, Dora Dolson Mabey, standing in the front yard of the old Mabey Homestead. This photo was taken in 1958.

Great Uncle Earl. He was killed in World War I,” Great Grandma Mabey gently told me as she reverently watered the beautiful rose bush.

I looked up to the eyes of Great Grandma, as her left hand held mine and her right continued on page 34

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Pequannock Township Public Library Receives Grant

he Pequannock Library is offering PopUp Libraries that will allow people in waiting rooms at Chilton Medical Center to access the library’s e-book collection on smart phones or tablets.

Visitors to several Chilton Medical Center waiting areas will be able to access and download library e-books, even if they do not have a library card.

“This program is supported in full with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library; award number LS-250226-OLS-21.” With the support of an American Rescue Plan Act grant through New Jersey State Library, the Pequannock

Library has invested in the small mobile devices. The Pop-Up Library system allows individuals to access e-books within direct proximity, or about 40-feet, of a small device that generates its own wi-fi signal. Once connected, smart phone users can visit a website, which serves as the catalog, and download the e-content.

This project will provide access to library and information service by meeting the user where they are in the community without requiring a visit to a physical library building.

For more information on this program, please contact Debbie Maynard, Library Director by email at debbie.maynard@ pequannocklibrary.org.

A Moment in Time... continued from page 33 hand held her watering can. Her eyes began to water as she sprinkled water upon Earl’s Rose Bush.

“Dicky Jim, you would have liked your Great Uncle Earl. He would have liked you,” Great Grandma Mabey quietly said to me as she continued to sprinkle water on the beautiful rose bush. “I still miss my boy, Earl,” Great Grandma said as she still held

my hand. We turned toward the old Mabey Homestead. We began walking to the front door. In cherished memory, I hold dear to my heart that sacred moment in time that I so dearly shared with my Great Grandma Mabey.

Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail. com. Please write on the subject line: May Flowers.

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