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A New Year’s Day Story

By Richard Mabey Jr. rom the days of my early childhood on through my senior year of high school, we would always spend a good portion of New Year’s Day at my maternal grandparents’ home in Boonton. The home was a two-story, yellow brick farmhouse that proudly stood on the 600 block of Boonton Avenue. A stone wall proudly stood on the edge of the entire front yard, just about a foot from the sidewalk. It was a most majestic stone wall with a level, concrete top. I so dearly remember the big feasts of New Year’s Day at my maternal grandparents’ home. My mom was the youngest of nine children. The house would abound with aunts and uncles and cousins. It was a joyous time, a time of innocence. It was a time when most people still had black and white television sets, there were no microwave ovens, no laptop computers, and no cell phones. Grandma, Mom, my sister Patti, my aunts, and my girl cousins would all somehow manage to ﬁt into Grandma’s kitchen and would be busy cooking the big New Year’s Day feast. The men would be huddled around Grandpa’s little black and white television set, watching football games. I know how chauvinist this all sounds, but it was just the way it was back in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The timing of the feast was always a bit of a puzzling thing to me. We would all eat at about 3:00 in the afternoon. So, the big feast was either a late lunch or an early supper, depending upon how you looked at it. Grandpa Kemmerer and I had a most wonderful and magical bond. We were both drummers. I had started playing the drums when I was in fourth grade. I was in my school band from fourth grade on through all of my time at Boonton High School. Through the years, I had quite a few of drum teachers and band leaders. But, I learned the most about the art of being a ﬁne percussionist from my Grandpa K. There comes a moment in time, in everyone’s life, when they look at the things, the places, then nooks and crannies continued on page 6

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New Year’s Day Story...

continued from front page that they have looked at a million and one times, but in one solitary moment see in an entirely diﬀerent array of colors, meanings, and abounding depth. Such a moment came to me when I was 14 years old and in my freshman year at Boonton High School. Unbeknown to me, Grandpa K had gone to a football game at Boonton High, with a few of his fellow volunteer firemen. Grandpa saw me play the big bass drum during the half-time show. It was in the midst of New Year’s Day of 1968, that Grandpa K shared a sacred moment with me. It was New Year’s Day 1968. As Grandpa K sat in his easy chair, surrounded by his sons, sons-in-law, and grandchildren, he took a look at his watch. The football game on the old black and white television had mostly everyone hypnotized. “Well, here it is two o’clock in the afternoon. I better check on old Mickey,” Grandpa announced to everyone. Old Mickey was Grandpa’s beloved beagle, who had a most elaborate pen and doghouse in Grandpa’s backyard. I remember this moment all so well. Grandpa unceremoniously arose from his comfortable chair, walked into the kitchen, and came out with a big aluminum bowl, filled with dry dog food. Grandpa looked down at the dry dog food as if it were tea leaves left at the bottom of a teacup, filled with fortune telling properties. “Richie, you wanna help me feed Old Mickey?” Grandpa called out to me. “Sure thing, Grandpa,” I responded. Grandpa and I put our coats on, walked out the side door of the old Kemmerer Homestead and began the walk down the gravel driveway to Old Mickey’s doghouse. I think that Old Mickey had the most elaborate setup that any dog could

ever imagine. It was a large, gated area, with a big shed in one corner of the gated area. Grandpa had cut out a little doorway for Old Mickey to come in and out of the shed. A piece of canvas hung over the little opening, so that the cold air would not intrude upon the warmth inside Old Mickey’s walk-in doghouse. Old Mickey’s tail wildly wagged as he saw Grandpa and I walk down the driveway. Grandpa opened up the gate door, we walked into Old Mickey’s domain. Dear Old Mickey jumped wildly onto Grandpa, until Grandpa put down the metal bowl and Old Mickey begin eating his early supper. Grandpa petted Old Mickey, then began walking to Old Mickey’s shed. I followed my beloved grandfather. To my surprise, Grandpa grabbed a big, oversized bass drum mallet. He looked at the drum mallet with a certain sad reﬂection pouring from his eyes. The big, pot belly stove in the middle of the shed, warmed us both. “Richie, I’ve had this old bass drum mallet more years than I can recall. I want you to have it,” Grandpa gently told me. I was lost for words. I could tell that the old bass mallet meant a lot to my dear grandfather. I thanked my grandfather for the endearing gift. I held the drum mallet in my hand, holding back my tears. For I knew, deep in my heart that my grandfather had just passed on something to me that he dearly cherished. As we walked out of the shed, Grandpa heartily petted Old Mickey. We walked out of Old Mickey’s big, gated area and began our walk up the long driveway to the side door of the endearing Kemmerer Homestead. Smoke ascended from the brick chimney atop the roof of the yellow brick home. “You’re a good drummer,” Grandpa said to me. Holding

back my tears, I clenched the handle of Grandpa’s precious bass drum mallet with my right hand. “Thank you, Grandpa,” I simply replied. Over 50 years have come and gone since that wonderful, memorable New Year’s Day of 1968. Now at 68, I return in memory to that little, modest home atop Boonton Avenue. I would give everything I own to go back in time, for just one hour, to relive those precious and endearing memories. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications. Grandpa K and his charming smile, that I remember, oh so well.

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Fleas and Ticks... continued from page 10 That means they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. The stages of the tick include the egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Depending on the species, nymph ticks can be quite small to the naked eye. Ticks’ small stature can make them diﬃcult to detect until they have become engorged with blood. The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter Resource Center say that spring is a prime time for the birth of new ticks. During this time of year, ticks are on the hunt for

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By Jillian Risberg anessa Ciano Saracino epitomizes a resilient entrepreneur because she was able to take a mess of a situation and create something she never thought possible. Her divorce was the breaking point. “I just couldn’t get my head around what was going on and had a hard time processing the whole (thing),” Saracino says she kept talking about her circumstance with friends when one suggested she write a book, making a lifelong dream come true. “The rest is history.” She called it cathartic to pen her passage for an anthology with 21 other powerful female entrepreneurs. “Completely surreal,” says Saracino, adding that she got emotional at her book signing. “It was (also) amazingly spiritual to be able to tell my story knowing it would set me free.” Thriving Beyond Crisis: Conversations with Resilient Entrepreneurs was a number one best selling book in several categories within seven hours of launch, according to the author. Saracino says it was an amazing feeling to hit that milestone, especially in the spirituality sector.

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Melissa Florance-Lynch Announces Candidacy for Morris County

elissa Florance-Lynch announced her candidacy for Morris County Commissioner as she will join the ticket with Commissioners Doug Cabana and Tom Mastrangelo. “I am very excited to both announce my candidacy for Morris County Commissioner and to join the ticket with Commissioners Doug Cabana and Tom Mastrangelo. As a lifelong resident of Pequannock Township and as someone who has taken a very ac-

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NJ residents scramble to get last Walking Liberty Rolls NEW JERSEY - Once New Jersey residents got wind that New Jersey State Restricted Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them. That’s because some of these U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins are already worth hundreds in collector value. “It’s like a run on the banks. The phones are ringing off the hook. That’s because everyone is trying to get them before they’re all gone,” according to officials at the National Mint and Treasury who say they can barely keep up with all the orders. In fact, they had to impose a strict limit of 4 New Jersey State Restricted Bank Rolls. So, if you get the chance to get your hands on these State Restricted Bank Rolls you better hurry because hundreds of New Jersey residents already have and you don’t want to miss out. You see, the U.S. Gov’t stopped mint-

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■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across New Jersey who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to New Jersey residents New Jersey residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per NJ resident has been imposed NEW JERSEY - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury. For the next 2 days the last remaining State of New Jersey Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to New Jersey residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication. “National Mint and Treasury recently spoke with its Chief Professional Numismatist who said ‘Very few people have ever actually seen one of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said. “Now that the State of New Jersey Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of New Jersey residents claim the maximum limit

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allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne. “That’s because after the Bank Rolls were loaded with 15 rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade of very good or above, the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of New Jersey Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what New Jersey residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say. And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of New Jersey you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline. The only thing New Jersey residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends. “Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $40 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said. “We’re guessing thousands of New Jersey residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued. “We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of Hotline Operators are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30 am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 2 days to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all.” Lynne said. The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of New Jersey and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

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Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

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It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s are worth up to 100 times the face value and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only New Jersey State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Walking Liberties are highly collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

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New Jersey residents are authorized to claim up to the limit of 4 State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls by calling the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-979-3771 Ext. RWB3522 starting at precisely 8:30 am this morning. Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist. That’s a full Bank Roll containing 15 Silver Walking Liberties from the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls and that’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow and must pay $1,770 for each New Jersey State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Roll if any remain.

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Morris County Commissioners Present 2022 Capital Spending Plan

he Morris County Board of County Commissioners unveiled a $67,242,800 capital spending plan last night that expands educational programs at the Morris County School of Technology, while aggressively investing in improvements to county roads, intersections, bridges and culverts. The board’s Capital Budget Committee, which includes Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw, Commissioner Thomas Mastrangelo and Commissioner Tayfun Selen, outlined the plan during a work session, additionally pointing to funds earmarked for public safety, public health, parks and improving information technology. “This capital plan contains $14 million to resurface 25.6 miles of roads in 15 towns, $2.8 million to improve key intersections and dedicates nearly $7 million so that Morris County will continue to lead the state with its bridge and culvert upgrades,” said Commissioner Director Shaw. “This plan also makes good on the commitment our board made this past summer for a 30 percent expansion of the Morris County Vocational School with a new Career Technical Education Center, as well as an investment in the continuing expansions and improvements at the County College of Morris,” Shaw added. The 2022 Capital Spending Highlights Include: Improving Our County Road Network $2.8 in Intersection Upgrades, including: Flanders Netcong Road and Main Street Intersection with Route 206, Mount Olive Boonton Avenue at Taylortown Road, Montville Town-

ship Guide Rail Upgrades and Installations throughout the County $14.0 million for roadway resurfacing, including: 2.2 miles of Fairmount Road in Washington Township 2.2 miles of Green Pond Road in Rockaway and Jeﬀerson Townships 2.5 miles of Park Avenue from Columbia Turnpike to Route 124 in Madison, Florham Park and Morris Township 2.5 miles of Village Road in Harding Township $6.83 million for bridge and culverts projects, including: Dickson’s Mill Road Bridge in Harding Township Pleasant Hill Road Bridge in Mount Olive Hurd Street Bridge in Mine Hill Township Commitment to Education $25.3 million for the School of Technology’s construction of its new Career Technical Education Center at the County College of Morris and Science Lab upgrades with $18.8 million coming from a State Grant $5.2 million at the County College for facility accessibility upgrades and Academic Complex roof replacement Other 2021 Capital Spending Highlights Include $1.9 million for Information Technology Upgrades and Improvements $1.7 million for the Morris County Park System $4.1 million for 451 new voting machines to comply with new voting laws $1 million for Public Safety Enhancements

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For the Borough of Lincoln Park, 2022 is a Centennial Celebration

By Steve Sears

00th birthdays don’t often happen. But when they do, the planning is pretty meticulous, the celebrations always grand. And there’s a great celebration happening in the Borough of Lincoln Park this year, and everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy. On March 11, 1922, then-Beavertown separated from Pequannock Township, officially becoming Lincoln Park, New Jersey. For that reason, the borough of almost 11,000 residents are having a year-long Beavertown – Lincoln Park Centennial Celebration to commemorate the community’s 100th anniversary. Residents, businesses, new and returnee friends, and all visitors are invited and welcome to join in. The centennial will focus on and honor the borough’s history, but it is also hoped that current and future generations will further learn more about Lincoln Park’s past, and as well embrace 2022 and beyond for its future created memories as the great history of the borough builds. “Planning is exciting and crazy,” says Superintendent of Recreation, Janet Cassidy, who is playing a huge role in coordinating the year’s events. “As the enthusiasm

builds, so do our ideas on additional events to celebrate the community.” A drive through Lincoln Park – whether it be along Route 202 or any of the side roads throughout its seven acres – indeed does reveal great history, but also evidence of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods within a community that has on a few occasions been recognized as one of New Jersey’s safest cities. Much has been planned for this year, and while that planning had been ongoing, some events have already occurred. A special “Borough of Lincoln Park - Centennial Park & Playground Fundraiser Beefsteak Dinner” was held on Saturday evening, November 20, at the Lincoln Park American Legion building on Route 202. Over 125 people enjoyed the evening, starting the “unofficial” kick-off to the centennial festivities. Also, a New Year’s Day LP/Beavertown 2022 5K Walk/Run (sponsored by the Lincoln Park Recreation department and the Centennial committee) took place, and “2022 New Year New Start Fireworks” were launched and lit up the sky over Lincoln Park Community Lake that same evening. Sponsorship from businesses and organizations were invited and offered at different levels and packages to aid in the promotion and

set up of the events. In addition to the before-mentioned, also planned are an “Incorporation Day Celebration,” concerts and movies at the Lincoln Park Community Lake, the annual “Lincoln Park Day,” a community picnic, winter carnival, and the groundbreaking for the new Centennial Park & Playground, which will be located on the old nine-acre Regetz property on Pinebrook Road near the Great Piece Meadows wetlands area.

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Meet The (Very Talented) Pettets

By Steve Sears ne of my real purposes in life was to pass a legacy on,” says Denise Pettet. “And not only passing on good character and purpose in life and being able to bless other people, but also to use the gifts and talents God has gifted us with.” You experience that character, that purpose, and hear and see the usage of gifts and talent, when you meet Denise and her daughters, Ashley and Kristen, and her grandson, Todd, and see their performances. All are members of The Pettets, a northern New Jersey based performing arts family. Denise, from a very early age, was surrounded by music. “My dad was in the music industry,” she says. “I grew up in Alabama, and when I met my husband and moved here (to New Jersey), it was one of those things where I owned a nursery school, so music was always around.” That inﬂuence has been passed down to Ashley, Kristen, and Todd, who is Ashley’s son. From the Wanaque area, all three ladies attended William Paterson University, and Todd currently attends school there. Sometimes the Pettets perform as a quartet, or Ashley and Kristen themselves as a duo. “It is awesome being sisters,” Ashley says

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of she and Kristen. “We love it, and we’re a family first. That’s one of the values our mom instilled in us as well. Growing up together, singing in the car and at church, has been something that has continued to bring us closer. It’s like a cyclical eﬀect, because one brings the other one around, so we’ve enjoyed doing music, and we’ve enjoyed having that sisterhood bond. We’re best friends, and we’re very, very thankful for that.” When Ashley started in theater at age eight in the Annie National Tour, then followed that with Annie Warbucks on Broadway and The Sound of Music national tour with Marie Osmond, her younger sister was waiting in the wings for her turn. “I as a fouryear-old knew no diﬀerent in life,” Kristen says. “I didn’t know how fortunate I was. I got to tag along on the Broadway tours. So, for me, ever since I was born, she paved the way, and for my mother and sister and I, that was just the way life is.” When Kristen was five, she danced and sang in her first film, Woody Allen’s Everyone Says I Love You, which starred Drew Barrymore and Goldie Hawn. The sisters eventually got together as a duo, and perform together to this day. “We thought, ‘What a wonderful way to share our music and share what we love,’” Kristen

The Pettets (l to r): Todd, Kristen, Denise, and Ashley. Photo courtesy of The Pettets.

says. “We have a show where we sing, we have tap dancing…it’s an old-fashioned variety show.” One of their “stages” has been the White House. “We really enjoy doing that as a family, and I can tell you when we are not performing on stage, we are definitely singing together everywhere we are. We just love that so much, and God has given us a lot of opportunities to do that together.” For a period of time, it was just Ashley and Kristen as a duo, and then Todd would join

them, and then Denise would occasionally make it a quartet. “It’s definitely teamwork, no matter what,” says Ashley, a graduate of the William Paterson University Jazz Studies program. “We have all these components: the sister act, the family, the individual performers. And when our mom started singing with us, we were all very excited. It made everything complete.” Ashley’s son, Todd, who is 20, recalls continued on page 25

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Hoboken’s Pizzeria Gaining Popularity

By Rocco Russo occo Russo grew up around food and in the food business. Between family catering, venues, restaurants and obviously pizzerias, he is a trained Executive Chef. Russo attended Culinary School (Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York) in the 1990’s. In the early 2000’s, the Russo’s moved to St Augustine, Florida, where they opened Russo’s Italian Restaurant. In 2013, they moved back to NJ, where for the next 10 years Russo entered the realm of Executive Chef for a variety of hotels, with The Marriott and The Hilton being a few. “Once the pandemic (COVID-19) came about, I was laid oﬀ from my Executive Chef position. At that time, my wife (Christine) and I decided we wanted to go back into business for ourselves. Even though it wasn’t the best time to open a restaurant, our broker found us this fantastic location, so we accepted the opportunity,” Russo says. Russo and his wife became creators and founders of Hoboken’s Pizzeria in Pompton Plains in August 2021. The Pizzeria is located near Routes 46, 80, 202 and 287, key transportation arteries in Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. Word is traveling about Russo and the Hoboken’s Pizzeria cuisine. “We put out a quality product. What we bring to the area is a unique spin on the pizzeria delivery service. If you look at our menu, there is a lot of restaurant quality food at

a reasonable price,” Russo says. He takes pride in all their old world Italian Recipes. “I’m especially fond of my Lasagna, which is made with bechamel sauce ($14.50). Another Favorite is the Rigatoni Bella ($20.50), which is a nice combination of shrimp and scallops. One our top selling pizzas is our Shrimp Scampi Pie ($22.50),” Rocco shares. The menu is populated also by a variety of appetizers, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, as well as diﬀerent entrée and pizza options. Hoboken’s Pizzeria is mainly take out and delivery. There are a few small tables to enjoy food that is prepared with great care and experience. Hoboken’s Pizzeria celebrated an August 9th grand opening. “Business is definitely going in the right direction. My wife is my partner, and onsite is our nephew Vincent Russo, who works and runs the salad station, handles some frying and grilling. Our Superb and knowledgeable staﬀ has thus far handled a pretty hefty radius of delivery and takeout orders. We receive orders from all parts of Wayne, Pequannock, Pompton Plains, Pompton Lakes, Butler, Wanaque, Haskell, Kinnelon and Lincoln Park,” Russo says. Hoboken’s Pizzeria is located at 615 Route 23 South, Pompton Plains. The full menu is available at www.hobokenspizzeria.com or call 973-907-2885 for more information.

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ith plenty of cold-weather events and gatherings to celebrate alongside loved ones, one classic way to warm up the crowd is hot, comforting food. Soups, chili, casseroles, stews and more provide perfect ways to shake oﬀ the chill that comes with the season. Ideal for serving family and friends after time spent outside or just as an excuse to get together, Beet Lentil Chili with Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Beets and Loaded Chicken Bake made using READ German Potato Salad provide filling options for satisfying a group with eight servings each. Plus, they’re easy to make – the chili calls for 20 minutes of prep before simmering while the chicken casserole requires less than an hour spent in the kitchen. Next time a brisk day cools your family to the core, keep these hearty meals in mind for simple options to warm up from the inside out. Find more comforting recipe ideas at auntnellies.com and readsalads.com. Beet Lentil Chili Recipe courtesy of Angie McGowan of “Eclectic Recipes”

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Servings: 8 2 jars (16 ounces each) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, diced 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons chili powder

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 1 quart water 1 pound lentils Garnishes (optional): 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup radishes, cut into matchsticks 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup crumbled queso fresco Drain beets; dice and set aside. Discard liquid. Preheat large soup pot over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Add onion, celery, carrots and salt; saute until softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder and tomato paste; saute until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add stock, water, beets and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce to simmer. Simmer about 2 hours, or until lentils are tender. Serve with sour cream, radishes, cilantro, onions and queso fresco, if desired. Loaded Chicken Bake Recipe courtesy of “Hungry In LA”

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I Remember Dad: The Ghost of the White-Tailed Pony

By Richard Mabey Jr. have been all so reluctant to write about this little chapter of my dad’s life. Well, not so much just of my dad’s life, but of a legend, a most haunting and eerie legacy of the Mabey family. As most of you know, my dad was born and raised in the home that his father built at the end of Mabey Lane. There was once a large, open meadow lying between the home at the end of Mabey Lane and the old Mabey Homestead facing Route 202. My grandfather crowned this beautiful open field as “Earl’s Meadow.” For it was the very land upon which Grandpa’s brother, Earl Mabey, was planning on building a home upon, when he came home from fighting in World War I. Sadly, Great Uncle Earl was killed in action in France. Growing up in Lincoln Park, my dad and his brothers had a most wonderful blessing in their childhood. They owned a pony! How the pony came to be the prideful property of my dad and his brothers had many legacies to it. My grandfather often told the story that his eldest son, Bud, had won the pony in a poker game. My cousins and I would sit at Grandpa’s feet, as he would tell this story, complete with animation and dramatic voice ﬂexion. This story would always infuriate my grandmother because she was dead set against gambling.

Then there was a legendary story that Grandpa simply bought the pony from one his cousins who lived along the Mabey Lane in Towaco. Still another, more haunting and eerie family legacy, is that one day the pony simply walked out from the woods at the end of Mabey Lane and took a strong liking to my dad and his brothers. Everything in my heart and soul tells me that the story that Grandpa simply purchased the pony from one of his cousins, is the core truth. Here is where the story takes on a most eerie and haunting twist. My great grandmother, Dora Mabey, owned and managed a little ice cream parlor at the corner of Route 202 and Mabey Lane. In 1959, Dad added on a few rooms to the old ice cream parlor, and it became the home of his brother Dave and wife Sue, and their two children, young Dave, and Kathy. Sadly, the “Little House” as everyone called it, no longer stands. Great Grandma Dora would often fondly talk about the white-tailed pony. I remember as a young child, sitting on the front porch of the old Mabey Homestead, with my sister and my cousins. My great grandmother would tell us about the white-tailed pony. How she simply loved that little pony and how it would walk up Mabey Lane, on its own, two or three times a day to get the

gift of a carrot from her. Sadly, the pony passed away in 1944. My grandmother, Bertha Storms Mabey, often said that the pony simply died of a broken heart. That it missed my dad and his brother, Edward, so very much while they were away, serving their country during World War II. Grandpa simply accounted for the precious pony’s passing to old age. For nobody really knew how old the pony really was. At any rate, here is where the story gets to be a bit of a Twilight Zone tale. Great Grandma Dora often told the story that she would be sitting on the front porch of her ice cream parlor, and she would hear the distinct cadence of the pony walking up Mabey Lane, even after the beloved pony passed away. Even my dad hinted that after he came home from World War II, from time to time, he heard the clip clop of his endearing white-tailed pony walking up Mabey Lane. And, yes, even my grandfather told stories that he had also heard the clip clop sound of the ghost of the family pony, walking up Mabey Lane. From the time I was 10 years old till I was about 13, my pals and I would often sleep out in my backyard, along Mabey Lane, during the summer months. I don’t know if it was just my vivid imagination, but I did

My beloved great grandmother, Dora Mabey, standing beside her old ice cream parlor.

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continued from page 24 falling deeply into sleep. Some of my buddies also attested to hearing the sound of the ghostly pony’s hoofs, in the midst of the summer nights. Is it possible that a pony’s love for its family, brought its specter form back from the grave? Can the love between an animal and a person ever be limited? Does love ever die? Who among us can say for certain, that there is not an ethereal world that lies between earth and Heaven’s Gate? I really don’t know the answers. But I do know that my family truly loved the white-tailed pony. That it brought great joy to all of their lives. Hold dear and true the faith of a life beyond this physical world. Try to see life as a most unlimited thing that cannot be boxed in, in any way, shape, or form. Love knows no limitations. It is a force, an essence, a spirit that abounds in heart, mind, and soul. For love has infinite possibilities. Can science really understand the wonders, the power, the infinite possibilities of the loving heart? Is there a tie between people and animals that will never be truly, fully understood by the human mind? For truly, love is the greatest gift a person can give to another living being. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hot-

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