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by Elsie Walker ebruary 27th is World Spay Day. Originally called “Spay Day USA “, it was started by the late actress and animal advocate Doris Day. The day was established to bring awareness of, and to educate people to, the need to spay and neuter their pets. The once national focus has now taken on an international one. Spaying and neutering can not only help a pet to stay healthy, but also helps decrease the feral and stray cat population and helps to decrease the shelter overpopulation of cats and dogs that can lead to the euthanasia of otherwise adoptable pets. As World Spay Day draws near, an area veterinarian and an area animal rescue group member talked about the importance of spaying and neutering cats and dogs. Dr. Michelle Hewitt, of Netcong, a DVM who practices at the Black River Veterinary Hospital in Chester reflected on cat and dog over-population and shared the health benefits to pets of spaying and neutering. “Cat and dog overpopulation is one of the biggest challenges we face in animal welfare today. Spaying and neutering is imperative to help control overpopulation as well as providing multiple health benefits. Spaying a female dog or cat, or neutering a male, helps decrease the chances of objectionable urine marking behavior, aggression and running away to find a mate. Spaying prevents potentially fatal uterine infections, ovarian and uterine tumors and helps prevent mammary tumors. Neutering prevents testicular tumors and helps prevent prostate disease. Dogs and cats can
start to reproduce as early as four – six months of age, so it is important to talk to your veterinarian about the proper age for spaying or neutering your pet,” Hewitt said. As for controlling overpopulation, spaying/neutering helps people from suddenly having puppies or kittens they can’t afford to keep and passing them on to (sometimes already over-crowded) shelters and helps reduce the number of stray and feral cats roaming areas. To get an idea of how fast an unspayed/unneutered population can grow, PetKeen (www.petkeen.com) notes that “An unspayed cat can give birth to 24 kittens in one year.” The impact of spaying and neutering to control cat over-population is understood by the Mt. Olive TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) Project. It came into existence because of that. Recently, Michelle Lerner, of Flanders, a member of that organization, shared its experience in controlling the local cat population, and also how it can help lowincome residents to get their pets spayed and neutered. “The Mt. Olive TNR Project is a local organization made up of residents who volunteer to humanely control the population of cats in Mt. Olive. We started in 2009 after finding out that in 2008, the town had impounded 181 cats and euthanized 141 of them, and had spent $20,000 to do so, while the number of cats on the streets and the complaints about them were only increasing. We got a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) ordinance passed to allow us to trap, neuter and vaccinate, and return feral cats to structured care and sheltering outside, while removing
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kittens and friendly strays for fostering and adoption,” she said. Lerner shared the impressive results of the organization’s efforts: “…the street cat population in Mt. Olive has plummeted to close to zero, while the town now impounds fewer than 20 cats per year and only euthanizes those too sick or injured to be stabilized with medical care, which is usually fewer than three per year and often zero. The known (TNR’d) feral cat population is down to fewer than 15 cats in the entire town, most continued on page 6
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elcoming a new life into the world is a beautiful journey, but the postpartum period brings its own set of challenges. Enter acupuncture, a holistic approach that goes beyond pain relief. Discover how acupuncture not only aids postpartum recovery but also supports lactation, offering a natural and nurturing path for new mothers. Accelerated Healing Acupuncture promotes faster recovery after childbirth by stimulating blood circulation and reducing inflammation. Moms can experience relief from postpartum discomfort, aiding the body’s natural healing process. Hormonal Balance Balancing postpartum hormones is crucial for emotional well-being. Acupuncture has shown promise in regulating hormonal fluctuations, alleviating mood swings, and promoting a sense of calm during this transformative
period. Lactation Support One of the remarkable benefits of acupuncture for new moms is its positive impact on lactation. Acupuncture points associated with milk production and flow are targeted, enhancing overall breastfeeding success. Mothers often find increased milk supply and improved milk ejection reflex through regular acupuncture sessions. Stress Reduction Juggling the demands of motherhood can be stressful. Acupuncture acts as a holistic stress-reliever, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. A relaxed mind and body contribute to better lactation outcomes and overall wellbeing. Enhancing Sleep Quality Quality sleep is a precious commodity for new mothers. Acupuncture can aid in improving sleep patterns, ensuring
that moms get the rest they need to recover and cope with the demands of caring for a newborn. Nurturing Self-Care Acupuncture provides a dedicated time for self-care, allowing mothers to focus on their well-being amidst the busyness of caring for a newborn. It fosters a mindful approach to health, emphasizing the importance of selfnurturing during the postpartum journey. Acupuncture emerges as a supportive ally for postpartum mothers, offering a range of benefits from accelerated healing to enhanced lactation. As a holistic and natural approach, it contributes to the overall well-being of both the body and mind during this precious time. Embrace the power of acupuncture in your postpartum journey for a healthier and more harmonious start to motherhood. For more information call Mt. Olive Acupuncture 973-527-7978 www.mtoliveacupuncture.com
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By Michael Lalama, DC ow back and pelvic pain is very common in pregnant women, affecting 50-80% of women.1 Most patients rate their pain as moderate to severe; not only does this pain negatively impact their quality of life, but experiencing back pain during pregnancy increases the likelihood of persistent low back pain after pregnancy.1 While the cause of low back pain associated with pregnancy is not definitively known, it is thought to be from a combination of
biomechanical changes and the influence of the hormone relaxin.1 Biomechanical changes occur due to the growing baby, which commonly increases the curve in the low back.1 As your “baby bump” gets larger, your center of gravity shifts and promotes postural changes, including leaning backwards (extension) while standing. This can put a strain on the musculature of the low back and cause irritation of the facet joints, where the bones of your spine attach to
each other. This is accentuated by the hormone relaxin. Relaxin – as it sounds – helps to relax the ligaments and musculature around the pelvis which can lead to increased mobility of these joints.1 Ultimately, these components play a role in pregnancy-related low back.1 It is common to divide pregnancy-related low back pain into 3 categories based on location: (1) lumbar spine pain, (2) posterior pelvic pain, or (3) a combination of both.1 continued on page 6
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Chiropractic Care... continued from page 4 Posterior pelvic pain, located around the sacroiliac joints (at about waist level) is the most common.1 Unfortunately, the treatment of pregnancy-related low back pain has often been a “watch and wait” approach, mostly as an approach to reduce medication use during pregnancy and the thought that the pain will go away after delivery.1 However, the use of alternative approaches have been increasingly recommended, among them being chiropractic care. While chiropractic care has become a popular technique to help reduce pregnancy-related low back pain, there is still a concern about its effectiveness and safety. A study involving 115 pregnant patients explored the effectiveness of chiropractic care for pregnancy-related low back pain at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1-year.1 They found that 52% of patients at 1 week, 70% at 1 month, 85% at 3 months, 90% at 6 months, and 88% at 1-year experienced significant improvement of their symptoms.1 There were also no serious adverse events reported, and over 85% of the patients were happy or very happy with their chiropractic treatment.1 It was also discovered that the women who experienced pregnancy-related low
back pain in a prior pregnancy were more likely to experience pain with their future pregnancies.1 In fact, of the patients in the study who had previous pregnancies, 58% had experienced low back pain during their previous pregnancy.1 The results of this study suggest that chiropractic care for pregnancy-related low back pain is safe and effective for most patients. Some chiropractors have additional training in the Webster technique. The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that aims to improve proper mobility within the pelvis by balancing the pelvic bones, muscles, and ligaments, which can optimize the mother’s pelvic function in pregnancy and birth. To find a Webster certified chiropractor, visit www.icpa4kids.com. It is always important to consult a licensed healthcare professional to see which treatment options are right for you. Peterson, C. K., Mühlemann, D., & Humphreys, B. K. (2014). Outcomes of pregnant patients with low back pain undergoing chiropractic treatment: a prospective cohort study with short term, medium term and 1 year followup. Chiropractic & manual therapies, 22(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.1186/2045709X-22-15
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continued from front page of them seniors and a few over 15 years old. Every year, a few new feral cats show up in town, usually roaming tomcats who cross from neighboring towns without comprehensive TNR programs, and we trap them and neuter them and, if they turn out to be tame, foster them for adoption.” The organization also helps low-income Mt. Olive residents to get their pet cats spayed and neutered for whatever they can afford, or for free if they cannot afford to pay anything. This is done by taking the cats to low-cost spay/neuter clinics or to veterinarians who provide the organization with a discount. Lerner noted that any Mt. Olive resident needing help with spay/neuter, either for feral cats or if they are unable to afford getting their own cats spayed or neutered, can contact the Mt. Olive TNR at mtolivetnr@gmail. com or (973) 804-6273. She noted that the organization has no facility but is made up of foster homes run by volunteers, so when contacting the organization residents should know that response time varies but the TNR always tries to help. One cat that benefited from the program, but needs a home, is Angelina.
“We got Angelina spayed for a Mt. Olive resident who could not afford it, and who was later evicted from her apartment and couldn’t take Angelina with her,” shared Lerner. Angelina is three years old, tame, and looking for a home. Lerner noted that anyone interested in meeting Angelina for potential adoption should contact the Mt. Olive TNR Project or complete an application at www.mtolivetnr.org. “She’d do best with an experienced adopter because she takes a few weeks to adjust to new people and places,” said Lerner. In talking about the Mt. Olive TNR project, Lerner noted that it also has some needs: “We are in need of more foster homes and volunteers to keep us running well. We are also in need of donations of cat food and litter and also money for veterinary care (which can be donated at www.mtolivetnr.org). At the end of each episode of The Price is Right, host Drew Carey follows in the tradition of his predecessor, Bob Barker, in reminding people to spay and neuter their pets. It’s not just a trite request, but one which World Spay Day reminds us, can make a world of difference for cats and dogs.
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By Jeff Garrett any folks know of cheerleaders as the constant excited bunch which keep spectators entertained throughout the highs, lows and quiet parts of athletic events, always offering an extra layer of entertainment to team athletic match-up. But that’s only part of it. At Randolph High School, this cheerful bunch of pom-pommers is focused and looking to achieve themselves all while having fun. 18 cheerleaders make-up the Randolph High School cheerleading core Celebrating 50 Years
and a majority of them are freshmen. The team’s comparative youth movement hasn’t stopped them from reaching great heights since starting in August 2023, this time coming in a trip to Nationals in Orlando, between Feb 9-12, 2024. (MyLife went to press before the competition’s results were finalized). After two months of practices and event performances cheering on teams, the group launched into regional competition on December 3, 2023 for various performance routines.
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At the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Keystone Regional Competition at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA that day, heartfelt kudos and accolades turned into something tangible for the Lady Rams. There, the Randolph cheerleaders shined and nabbed two bids at Regionals. This marked the first time in five years that the group attained two National bids. 3rd year head coach Christina Dock and her assistants Sarah Freund and Olivia Brockman take a lot of pride in the work they guided the girls team through this season. And while the Lady Rams cheerleaders were busy practicing and performing on the sidelines of football games over the Fall, some notable awards and distinctions came their way. Seven teammates - juniors Alexa Capriglione, Ella Peretz Gonzalez and Gigi Ciotariello along with freshmen, Anna Sharkey and Mila Peretz Gonzalez received UCA All-American honors. The Randolph High School Sideline Team UCA winners are Ella Gonzalez, LoCascio and senior, Sienna Alexander. Dock told media sources after the Dec. 3 national awards were earned by the Lady Rams, “the team has been working hard to making upgrades to our stunts and tumbling so we can be as competitive as
possible for Nationals.” It is also worth noting that assistant coaches Freund and Brockman who are new to coaching at Randolph HS are alumni and former competition cheerleaders themselves. Emily Rivera also serves an assistant coach in Sideline and Competition and she brings years of cheerleading experience to the table. Getting the freshmen up to such a high level in their first year on the high school team has been no small endeavor for the coaching staff. In fact, it may be the coaches’ greatest achievement this year, aided by girls who only want to improve and stand out. The Lady Rams are supported by a Booster Club at the school. Outside Premium Sponsors of the team include Baumwell Orthodontics, Metro Self Storage and Leonard Legal Group. Several other area businesses and individuals support the cheerleading program on Silver Blue and White Sponsor levels. For more information about the Randolph Rams Cheerleaders or to learn more about the Randolph Junior Rams division for younger girls interested in cheerleading, logon to www.randolphramscheerleading. org.
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Morris County Resident, Fishman, Keeps Playing the Harp to the Delight of Many
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by Jeff Garrett bout 20 years ago, Morris County resident, Faye Fishman took a vacation to Williamsburg, Va. Little did she realize it would change her life to a certain degree. By chance, she started chatting with someone playing the harp and thought she’d like to try it and soon thereafter, found herself under the tutelage of Olivia Stockert, a Harp teacher from Milburn. To say it struck a chord with Faye is an understatement. Now she finds herself playing the instrument – one she finds soothing and relaxing – before groups at senior centers and libraries in Morris County and surrounding areas. “I find the harp the harp to be a very forgiving instrument,” says Fishman, who played at the Randolph Township Library last month on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 21 in a program titled, “Medieval Through Modern On Celtic Harp.” She finds the audiences to be warm and appreciative as she takes in from the listeners the positive feelings and emotions
she gives out on the harp’s strings. It’s a cycle of sorts which come full circle as she talks about the songs she plays in an exchange with listeners. “It’s meditational – a relaxing, beautiful instrument,” she adds about the harp, saying it sounds beautiful for something so simple, re-stating the instrument’s elegance and appeal. Fishman has played several programs including Celtic Melodies, a St. Patrick’s Day Program and a Harp for the Holidays which includes songs from Chanukah and Christmas.She can play Celtic, Jewish, Medieval, Renaissance and even songs with a modern twist.She was also a member of The American Harp Society, NJ Chapter of the American Harp Society and previous Vice President of the North Jersey Chapter in the mid-2010’s. She finds fellow harp players to share the same feelings she has toward the instrument. They too, like to interact with audiences they play before. Fishman is a member of the Historical Harp Society, International Society of Folk Harpers and
Craftsmen and member pf HarpAntics, a harp ensemble.She likes to attend Somerset Folk Art Festival every year to take their workshops and keep honing her craft. Fishman has played at charity fundraisers and similar events. There doesn’t seem to be a cause too small which the experienced harpist will miss in central New Jersey. Audiences continue to call her a fan favorite and wonderful performer. She has played at Cedar Crest Senior Living, Brightview
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The Secret Code of the Quilts
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By Henry M. Holden n our 2021 December issues, we shared the story of the Underground Railroad. Since then, we have discovered new information about navigating the UGRR safely. It involves coded quilts, and it follows below. The Underground Railroad was a network of safe routes and safe houses established in the early to mid19 century. It was used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape to a free state or Canada. All the underground railroad signal-to-slaves stories were orally transmitted for several generations, but there has never been written corroboration. This does not mean the codes and the story did not happen. There is no doubt that there were communications between enslaved Africans on the run and safe houses. One story describes a small wood painted, black coachman, figure, used as a hitching post, or as a yard decoration,. It was in effect a signpost for fugitive black men. When the coachman’s light was lit, escapees knew that they had reached a safe house. According to folklore, coded quilts were used to indicate a safe house along the underground railroad route. Often the quilts would be hanging from a clothesline or windowsill, in plain sight. The quilter embedded a kind of code, which by reading the shapes, colors and the design the enslaved person on the road could know the area, and whether there was any immediate danger, or even where to head next. Under certain circumstances the quilt may have a bow tie stitched on to the cloth. This would tell the fleeing
person to dress in disguise to appear of a higher social status, for example, his master’s personal property. A bear’s paw would tell someone to follow an animal trail through the mountains to find water and food. A log cabin would indicate that the people there are safe to speak with. This writer can picture quick fingers working either in secret, or with a small group of like-minded women also working on quilts. The quilters knew that if they were caught there would be serious repercussions. But that was secondary to their cause. They were knitting quilts that would show an escaped black man (and sometimes, but not often, his whole family) a route to freedom. Escaping men were often told to follow the north star for safe journey into Canada. Often, they began the trip at the first sign of spring when the weather was warming, and the snow had melted in the north. The quilt was embedded with a kind of code, so that by reading the shapes and motifs in the design the enslaved person would know if the area posed an immediate danger. At its center, a quilt is a gathering of historical and creative clues in the form of fabrics, shapes, symbols, textures, and colors, knowledge known almost exclusively to the African culture. Many ancestors of the enslaved people believe it happened, but others question the legitimacy of such events. Sharon Tindall is a Virginia-based quilter, educator, and one in a tradition of contemporary quilters who designed
informational works inspired by this “quilt code.” “When I’m creating a quilt, I’m focused on the purpose of the quilt,” says Tindall. “I’m thankful I am able to create something of comfort.” Not all believe the quilts are coded, but Tindall is a believer and defender of the codes. For Tindall, the quilts become vehicles for the voices and footprints of people running for their lives. For Tindall, a quilt can be like a prayer. The pretext for her belief in the quilt codes is not unlike a person trying to explain supporting evidence for a belief in God. Simply put, Tindall is a believer. “I have the gifts God has given me and I am returning them back to Him through the quilt codes.” Quilts were often made to commemorate important family events such as marriage, a birth, or moving to a new place. Often made from scraps of various cloths, it gives physical, even functional, form to a family or individual’s past and present. Prior to 1999, the codes were unheard of even in the African American quilting community. That’s according to Marsha MacDowell, a quilt scholar and director of the Quilt Index, a massive online catalog of more than 90,000 quilts. In 1999, Jaqueline Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard published Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad. The story made it through the usual established protocols of the the New York Times Book Review, NPR, and others. National Geographic and continued on page 10
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continued from page 9 the Kennedy Center developed elementary school curricula that referenced the codes. It should be noted that none of these institutions ever questioned the veracity of Tobin and Dobard’s claims; instead, they published book reviews as human-interest pieces and the public accepted it as fact. When we see an inspiring story online, from publications that have been around for more than 100 years there should be no doubt. Soon the story had stand-alone status and there was no stopping it. “Almost every February, stories appear in papers across the country,” MacDowell explains, referencing African American History Month. “If you’re wondering about our irritation, I think it’s more frustrating that the codes keep getting presented as fact.” That is to say, the authenticity of quilt codes is, among other things, a matter of emphasis. Maybe the protocols for experiences of belief versus fact are just different. When a person believes something, they have no need for proof. They don’t need dates, examples, nor firsthand accounts. They don’t have to do anything except believe. For something to qualify as a fact, it needs evidence. To define “fact” is no easy undertaking. Some historians float the issue that many of the quilt patterns cited as directives for enslaved peoples probably did not yet exist during the height of the Underground Railroad, between 1850 and 1860. Based on surveys of quilts made during these years, the evidence for some of these patterns just isn’t there, breaking
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the spell of this captivating story. By 1793 enslaved Africans, were being imported in large numbers. There was a great deal of money to be made in the slave trade and for cotton farmers. White plantation owners began to see threats by black men and women who wanted their freedom. In 1793, and again in 1850, Congress passed the fugitive slave laws (which were repealed in 1864) that provided for the seizure and return of runaway Africans who escaped the plantation. Between 1850 and 1860 many saw an extreme need for the codes. White plantation owners began to fear for their lives and lobbied Congress to pass a Fugitive Slave Act. The first Fugitive Slave act of 1793 was a federal law that was written with the intent to enforce Article 4, Section 2, Clause 3, of the US Constitution which requires the return of escaped black men to the plantation. It was ineffective so Congress passed a second Fugitive Slave Act in 1850. It imposed sever penalties on the white offenders thus some say in creating the codes for survival. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 said captured fugitives could not testify on their own behalf, nor were they permitted a trial by jury. Heavy penalties were imposed upon federal marshals who refused to enforce the law from where a fugitive had escaped. The pros and cons as to whether there were codes is a debate that occurs every February during Black History Month and probably will continue for years to come.
The Rules about Leap Years
t’s widely accepted that a year is 365 days long. However, that statement is not entirely accurate. In fact, it takes Earth a little more than 365 days (365.24223 days to be precise) to orbit the sun. A calendar cannot accommodate that small distinction every year. In order to ensure that seasons do not start drifting from the difference between the Earth’s rotation and the time it takes to get around the sun, leap years were established to keep the calendar more consistent and working like clockwork. The first modern leap year took place in 1752. Certain guidelines were established to determine which years would be leap years. A leap year typically arrives every four years. However, in terms of end-of-century years, they must be divisible by 400. That
is why the year 2000 was a leap year but 1900 was not, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. This approach is not an entirely foolproof plan since there still may be very small discrepancies in time. Leap seconds have been added to keep time ticking correctly at various points throughout the years. This occurred on December 31 in the years 2005, 2008 and 2012, and also on June 30, 2015. In terms of adding a day to the calendar for the leap year, it is placed in February, which already is the shortest month. While February is typically 28 days, in leap years the month features 29 days. A leap year next occurs in February 2024, and then again in 2028, 2032 and 2036.
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I Remember Mom: Mom’s Last Apple Pie
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By Richard Mabey Jr. n late October of 2019, right after Mom, my sister Patti and I had breakfast, Mom announced that she was going to make an apple pie. The day before, we had just visited the Farmer’s Market and bought a big bag of apples. Actually, Mom picked out the sack of apples. She had it in her mind, at the Farmer’s Market, that she was going to make an apple pie. For Mom, making an apple pie, was a work of art. Just the right amount of sugar. Not too much cinnamon. Peeling the apples, then slicing them up into just the right sizes. And then slicing the slits on the top crust, so they were not too long and not too short. Mom never made just made an apple pie, she created a masterpiece. From the time I was a little boy, I always enjoyed watching and helping Mom make an apple pie. She would almost always hum the simple hymn, “Jesus Loves Me.” Sometimes Mom would quietly sing the words to this hymn. I remember as a boy, a certain inner peace would come over my heart, as Mom hummed “Jesus Loves Me” as she peeled and sliced the apples. As long as I can remember, going back to when I was three years old, Mom would tell me stories of her childhood growing up in Boonton, on the Sheep Hill area of Boonton Avenue. It was always a magical time when Mom made an apple pie. If I struck out playing baseball with my buddies, or got the cold shoulder from the little girl who sat next to me in Mrs. Raimo’s fifth grade class, or was struggling through science class, making an apple pie with Mom always healed my inner emotional hurts.
It was while Mom was making her last apple pie, in late October of 2019, that she told me of the time that Dad came to her home, riding his motorcycle. Dad had just come home from serving at Hickam Airfield, during World War Ii. Mom laughed as she peeled the apples, as she told me how upset her father was that Dad had the nerve to drive his motorcycle to take her for a date. Mom told me how they had planned to go to the diner in Boonton, then go to the State Theater. Dad had brought an extra helmet for Mom to wear. But Grandpa Kemmerer put his foot down and told Dad that he had to watch television with him and that he could eat with the family. Mom laughed as she recalled how her father really laid the law down to Dad. “The expression on your father’s face. All he kept saying to my father was, ‘yes, sir,’ as my father made it perfectly clear that that he was not going to allow me to ride on a motorcycle,” Mom recalled as she cut the apples into little wedges. The next day, Mom had a cardiac incident. My sister called the ambulance. They took Mom off to the hospital. We followed the ambulance. On the eleventh of November, of that year, Mom had surgery to replace her Aortic Valve. Sadly, Mom passed away on the twenty-third of December, a little over a month after her surgery. With great fondness, I look back upon that day in late October, when Mom made her last apple pie. I am immensely grateful that she told me the humorous story of how Dad came to her house on his motorcycle, during the time when they were dating.
Mom peeling the apples for her apple pie, in late October of 2019.
None of us have a guarantee for tomorrow. Forgive those who have hurt you. Love one another. Help the poor. Be kind to others. Offer a kind smile to a stranger. Find your true purpose in life. Forget political differences. Love is the key that unlocks the strains of human relations. For love knows no boundaries. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” Richard most recently published a book of poetry and short stories. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com.
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A Valentine’s Day Story
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By Richard Mabey Jr. n August of 1942, my father had just finished his basic training, in the United States Army, at Fort McClellan in Alabama. He was granted a week’s leave. Dad was about to be assigned to the Seventh Army Air Corps, to be dispatched to Hickam Airfield in Hawaii. While on his week-long leave, Dad had lunch with his brother Earl and Uncle Earl’s wife, Eleanor. Uncle Earl and Aunt Eleanor had just gotten married in June. They moved into Aunt Eleanor’s homestead, in the 600 block of Boonton Avenue in Boonton. They lived with Aunt Eleanor’s widowed father. It was a Sunday afternoon that Dad visited Uncle Earl and Aunt Eleanor. A most fateful Sunday. After lunch, Dad and his brother took a walk to the front yard of Uncle Earl’s new home. They stood beneath a maple tree and talked. Across the street, on Boonton Avenue, a young high school girl sat upon the rock wall of her home, reading a book. In the dozens of times that Dad told this story, he always said that he asked Uncle Earl who was the girl sitting upon the rock wall. And Uncle Earl simply replied, “she’s one of the Kemmerer girls.” Then Dad was quiet for a moment and he simply said to his brother, “she’s such a pretty girl. I’m going to marry her.” Fast forward to February of 1943. Dad is at Hickam Airfield. He is assigned the task of fueling up airplanes. He is all so homesick. There is a certain anxiety and fear in the air. For rumors are abounding of another Japanese attack. It is now Valentine’s Day of 1943. Janet Kemmerer (my Mom) is working an after-school job at the A&P in Boonton. She is working in the Bakery Department. It is
close to closing time. Three Valentine’s Day cookies are still on the shelf. They had not been sold. Mom’s boss simply says, “Janet, why don’t you take those Valentine’s Day cookies home with you.” So, Mom does. Mom gives one Valentine’s Day cookie to her Mom, and one to her Dad. And, the other one she carefully wraps in a box, to send to the Airman at Hickam (being my Dad). Mom had become pen pals with Dad. Aunt Eleanor, knowing of Dad’s homesick blues, gave Dad’s Hickam Airfield address to Mom. Dad always said that Mom’s Valentine’s Day cookie, sealed the deal for him. That the second that he opened Mom’s box and saw the carefully wrapped Valentine’s Day cookie, that this really was the girl he was going to marry. Fate and Destiny are strange twins. How much of our lives, are totally our of our hands? Now at 70, I look back at all the times my father told the story of his Valentine cookie that Mom sent him. Dad would often laugh about how the cookie came broken in pieces and that the box was a little crushed. Then Dad would say that it was the best Valentine’s Day gift he had ever received. Was it by Divine decree that those three Valentine cookies were left unsold? And, Mom’s boss, at the A&P, could have easily taken those cookies home for herself. And why three cookies? If there were just two cookies left, Mom would have probably given one to her Mom, and one to her Dad. I often wonder, what if Mom had not been sitting upon the rock wall, that bordered her front yard, that fateful Sunday afternoon in August of 1942? And, what if Dad had not visited his brother, Earl, on that very same Sunday afternoon? And, what if Aunt Eleanor had not given Dad’s
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Hickam Airfield address to Mom? At times, it all seems so eerie and haunting. I believe that God is guiding our lives, more than we will ever know. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” Richard most recently published a book of poetry and short stories. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ hotmail.com.
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Bessie Coleman was the First African American Pilot in America
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By Henry M. Holden essie Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1893, the 12th of 13 children born to a former slave. Her mother motivated her and instilled a driving force that helped her fight overwhelming odds, blatant racism, and sexism to become the first licensed black American pilot. From an early age her mother urged her to “become somebody.” Although her mother could not read, she managed to borrow books from a traveling library, hoping that somehow Bessie could teach herself to read. “I did,” said Coleman, “and I found a brand new world in the written word. I couldn’t get enough. I wanted to learn so badly that I finished high school;something unusual for a black woman in those days. The teachers I had tried so hard. I don’t wish to make it sound easy, but I decided I wanted to go to college too. Since my mother could not afford college, I took in laundry and ironing to save up the tuition money.” When Coleman thought she had enough saved, she enrolled in Langston Industrial College (now Langston University, Oklahoma). She seriously underestimated the expenses and her money lasted only one semester. When she realized she could not go on, she became depressed, moved to Chicago to live with her older brother, and found work as a manicurist. Coleman said, “I guess it was the newspapers reporting on the air war in Europe that got me interested in flying. I was an avid reader and searched the libraries looking for information on flying. I think all the articles I read finally convinced me I should be up there flying and not
just reading about it. So, I started searching for a flying school. “At first, I thought it would be easy, just walk in and sign up. I didn’t realize that I had two strikes against me. I remember hearing of a few women pilots before the war, but I had never seen one. The other strike against me was my color.” Bessie said, “I refused to take no for an answer. My mother’s words always gave me strength to overcome obstacles. I knew someone important and decided to see if he could use his influence to get me into a flying school.” Robert S. Abbott, the founder and editor of the Chicago Weekly Defender, was very enthusiastic about Coleman’s idea, but also pessimistic. After an exhaustive search of the flying schools in the country, he concluded that there were some who would teach a woman, but there were none that would teach a black woman. “He did have a ray of hope,” said Coleman. “He told me that Feance had more liberal attitudes toward women and people of color and suggested I study French.” Coleman took Abbott’s advice and went to night school. In a few months, she learned enough French and saved enough money to travel to Europe. Again, she underestimated the cost and her money ran out. She came back to America and found a job in a chili restaurant, but she would not let go of her dream. Coleman went back to Europe again in 1921. This time, she had more money and went looking for the best instructor she could find. Coleman learned to fly with the chief pilot of the world-famous aircraft manufacturer, Tony Fokker. Fokker said she had skill and what he called a natural ability. He encouraged her and was anxious for her
Bessie Coleman in flying clothes
to succeed. Coleman earned her license on June 15, 1921. “I returned to the United States with my airpilot license from the Federation Aeronautique International. I was the first black licensed pilot in the world. I had grand dreams, but I was a realist. If I could have a minimum of my desires, I would have no regrets,” Coleman said. Having reached continued on page 18
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continued from page 16 her first goal, she set a new one. Coleman voiced it this way: “I decided blacks should not have to experience the difficulties I had faced, so I decided to open a flying school and teach other black women to fly. I needed money for this, so I began giving flying exhibitions and lecturing on aviation. The color of my skin, at first a drawback, now drew large crowds wherever I went. At first I was a curiosity, but soon the public discovered I could really fly.” When Coleman went back to Texas, she ran into an age-old problem. At one of her exhibitions, the officials refused to let the blacks in the same entrance as the whites. “I wasn’t going to let them humiliate my people, who were coming to see me. I told them I would not fly until they let the blacks through the same gate as the whites.” The officials yielded to her demand, but still separated the blacks inside. She didn’t have enough clout to force that issue. Like many of the early aviators, Coleman had several accidents. Her first occurred in 1924, in California, while doing an advertisement for the Firestone Rubber Company. The accident did not stop her; she continued giving air shows. She began attracting national attention. Nothing stopped her, not even discouragement
from her friends and family. Even after witnessing the death of a student pilot, and herself suffering a broken leg and several broken ribs in a crash, she would not quit. On April 30, 1926, with almost enough money saved to open her school, she had another accident. This time it was fatal. Bessie was performing in a May Day exhibition in Orlando, Florida, for the Negro Welfare League. At 7:30 p.m., accompanied by her mechanic and publicity agent, William Wills, Bessie took her plane up for a test flight. Wills had taken the plane up on a test flight a week earlier and had landed twice because of engine trouble. Coleman was in the air barely ten minutes, at an altitude of 5,000 feet, when she put the plane into a 110-mile per hour power dive. The plane suddenly flipped over, and Bessie, who neither fastened her seat belt, nor wore a parachute, was thrown from the plane and plunged to her death. Wills, trapped in the plane, died upon impact. Minutes after the crash, a bystander lit a cigarette and unthinkingly tossed the lighted match to the ground, igniting the spilled gasoline. The wreckage went up in flames. No one knows why Bessie did not fasten her seat belt or
did not wear a parachute, but a later investigation found a wrench jamming her controls. Was the misplaced wrench the fault of a careless William Wills? Some have suggested more than an accident. Bessie Coleman was an articulate black woman who had a dream for her people, and was, therefore, a threat. Bessie’s friends returned her body to Chicago, the city she loved. On the tenth
anniversary of her death, Abbott wrote an editorial in the Chicago Weekly Defender. He said, “Though with the crashing of the plane life ceased for Bessie Coleman, she inspired enough members of her race by her courage to carry on in aviation and what they accomplish will stand as a memorial to Miss Coleman.” In 1995, U.S. postage stamp was issued in her honor, and in 2023 a twenty-fivecent coin was issued with her likeness.
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by Elsie Walker rom Saturday, February 17, 9am EST to Friday, February 23, 4pm EST, people can bid online for great items with the highest bidder knowing that they have not only won but also helped animals at the same time. It is the Eleventh Hour Rescue’s 2024 Winter Virtual Auction. Eleventh Hour Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization in Morris County founded by the late Linda Schiller. Many of those it rescues are animals in over-crowded shelters who are about to be euthanized just due to lack of space for them. Volunteer Jeannie Patsarikas noted that since its inception, Eleventh Hour Rescue has found homes for 45,000 dogs, cats, and small animals. ( It started with dogs and cats and a few years ago started taking in bunnies and guinea pigs.) She emphasized that is a no kill shelter. Another volunteer, Kathy Dolce, added, “Eleventh Hour Rescue relies on fundraising to support their mission. 100% of their funding is through the generous support of donators, sponsors, and private grants.” Recently, Patsarikas, of Long Valley, an eight-year volunteer and tricky tray/auction team lead and Dolce of West Caldwell, a two-year volunteer involved with sponsorships, talked about the auction and why fundraisers such as it are important
to the rescue. The virtual auction was born as a result of covid. Patsarikas explained that during covid, in-person fundraising events were shut down. In Fall 2020 , an online Octoberfest was attempted but Patsarikas discovered tricky trays can’t be done online. The idea of having an auction was born. The organization does one auction a year, in the winter. This year, over 100 items will be auctioned on Facebook. To join the Facebook group for the auction, people access it once the auction starts through a link on an Eleventh Hour Rescue webpage: https://www.ehrevents.org/winter-virtualauction Once in the Facebook group, people will see pictures of each item and a description of it plus the opening and incremental bid for it. In the comments area, a person puts their bid. Those who bid are notified if someone else puts in a higher bid. After the auction closes, items won can be picked up at the organization’s Roxbury thrift store and Adoption Center. Details on that will be on the Facebook group page. Patsarikas noted that David Warner Photography (www.davidwarnerphotos.com) donated the photography services to take the pictures of items being auctioned.
Auctioned items are donated by volunteers, foster pet families, small businesses, vendors, and previous adopters. At the time of the interview, items were still coming in, but when asked to give an idea of the types of items being auctioned,
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Say ‘I Love You’ with Valentine’s Day Gifts
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ebruary 14th, better known as Valentine’s Day, provides a beacon of light in the middle of winter. Each February, stores and homes are decked out in red and pink hearts, and florists wait in the wings to prepare sweet-smelling bouquets for the bevy of buyers eager to bring bountiful blooms into their living spaces. Gift-giving is an integral component of Valentine’s Day. That means the search may be on to find items that will give voice to feelings of love and affection in tangible ways. These gifts are perfect for anyone on your list. • Fragrance: Although purchasing fragrances can be tricky, if your special someone provides hints of a scent or brand they prefer, it can make buying perfume or cologne easier. However, there’s also the option of going with trends. Market experts believe vanilla is set to be a stand-out aroma in 2024, and aromatherapy and feel-good fragrances are trending this year. • Cozy clothes: Snuggling together in front of the fire may be an appealing prospect for lovebirds. Cozy gifts can include matching loungewear or pajama sets, or ultra-soft sweatpants and hoodies for chasing away the chill. • Personalized prints: Companies offer
custom song lyric posters or framed artwork so that a special song, whether it was heard during a first date or danced to during a couple’s wedding, can be memorialized. Other personalized prints can include images of the sky on a key date to commemorate a special moment in time. • Jewelry offerings: Jewelry is a go-to Valentine’s Day gift. Vogue says that there’s a strong likelihood that boho jewelry trends are making a comeback this year. Pendants, beads and multi-strand necklaces are sure to be a must-have look. • Travel treats: Couples who love to travel can gift travel-related items to their special someone. A high-end brand of luggage, tickets to a cruise or another destination, or an excursion upgrade on a planned getaway may fit the bill. • Gourmet eats: Foodies often find enjoyment sampling the fare at top-notch restaurants. While Valentine’s Day tends to be quite busy at most restaurants, a gift of a night out for dinner at another time may be the way to tug on the heartstrings while nurturing the palate. Valentine’s Day is here before people know it, so it is key to have gift ideas at the ready.
Virtual Auction... continued from page 19 air mattress, $250 towards a reservation at the Ampersand Inn, tickets to Sterling Mine Hill, Bobsweep Robotic vacuum cleaner, vintage Barbie dolls, tools, toys and puzzles and games and family fun items. golf bag, crafts, tools, and many more. “ Although items generally range in value from $50 – hundreds of dollars, Patsarikas noted that there is one “outlier”. “Our big ticket item is Bradford Portraits. The package includes a 20- inch wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry plus a one- night stay at either the luxurious Opus Westchester or the East Miami Hotel. Its value is $5000,” Patsarikas said. “Bidding wars actually happen. People get into the competition of it, ” Patsarikas said. Dolce noted that it is a lot of fun watching the bidding and “it’s (the proceeds) all for the [animals].” Dolce shared that the organization has astronomical veterinary bills every year as they care for the animals, so they have a good quality of life while waiting for their forever homes. Besides individual needs, there are things done for all the animals. For example, every dog that comes to the rescue is checked out, given their preventatives, is spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Although there is an adoption fee, it doesn’t cover all the costs of caring for the animal. Also, after adoption, the rescue follows up
to see how the adoption is going. The organization has about 600 volunteers and partners across multiple states and countries, a kennel, an adoption center in Roxbury and in Rockaway, and catteries in two Petco locations (other cats are fostered). Besides rescuing, caring for, and helping animals to find forever homes, the organization does outreach programs such as talks at schools about animal rescue. Patsarikas noted that the organization is a real team effort and is able to accomplish so much due to the dedication, generosity, caring and hard work of the volunteers. “[For example,] I might lead the tricky tray/ auction team but behind me there are three other core members: Nancy Arluna, Beverly Bischer and Wendy Romano. We have an extended team who helps us with our photo shoots, wrapping baskets and running the events.” Looking ahead, Patsarikas shared that the organization will have a Murder Mystery event on Saturday March 16 at Vasa Park in Hackettstown. “It is a fun and exciting event,” she said. For more information, see https://www.ehrevents.org/murdermystery-dinner Also, to volunteer or to donate to Eleventh Hour Rescue, see the links on its home page at https://ehrdogs. rescuegroups.org
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