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Area Man Urges Others Not to Live in Fear Through His Story of Survival

By Steve Sears 7-year Chester Borough resident, William “Will” Jimeno, has co-authored his second book. You can certainly staple an “author” tag on him, but better yet, “grateful survivor” is perhaps more appropriate. Jimeno, an immigrant from Colombia who first grew up in Hackensack, became a Port Authority Police Officer in January of 2001, and was a rookie on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, now known historically as 9/11. When terrorists started that morning’s tragic events in motion, Jimeno called his wife, Allison, and was rushed from the pay phone as he told her he was going to the World Trade Center location, and didn’t have a chance to say, “I love you.” The aftermath of two planes purposely crashing into the World Trade Center towers was Jimeno being buried alive for 13 hours under fallen cement and debris, wondering if he’d ever see his loved ones again. “Something picked me up and just threw me on my back,” he recalls of the horror as the South Tower collapsed. “It was raining concrete down on us; suddenly there was just like 1000 freight trains - a billion freight trains - coming down on us.” He was rescued later that evening, and his Sergeant and fellow survivor, John McLoughlin, 9-hours later. ‘I mean, they were choking on smoke down there,” says Jimeno of his rescuers. “It was horrible. At that point, when they put me on the Stokes basket, they started passing me up the hole. I remember coming up out of the hole, and I looked up and asked, ‘Where is everything?’ Because I could see the moon, I could see the stars, I could see the sky, but I couldn’t see the buildings. That’s when a firefighter said, ‘That’s all gone, kid,’ At that point I started crying. That’s the first time I cried.” Jimeno got to say “I love you” to his wife of now-26 years again, see his oldest daughter, Bianca, grow, and see his wife give birth to a second daughter, Olivia, two months after his rescue. He details this and more in his latest book, “Sunrise

Through the Darkness – A Survivor’s Account of Learning to Live Again Beyond 9/11,” which he co-authored with friend and psychologist, Michael Moats, which was released on August 16. And for Jimeno, life and God gave him additional time on earth, and he’s using that time to inspire others. “I’m alive for that second sunlight, and I don’t take anything for granted,” says Jimeno, 53, who is also the co-author of a children’s book with illustrator, Charles Ricciardi, titled “Immigrant, American, Survivor – A Little Boy Who Grew Up To Be All Three.” His story was also told in the 2006 Oliver Stone movie, “World Trade Center.” “I’ve been doing speaking engagements since 2003, when I was asked to speak to a school, and exactly what I’ve told you is what I’ve told children: I inspire people because I want them to understand that you can’t live your life with fear.” His second book tells the reader about what happened to he and his team that fateful morning, but also talks about both his physical and mental recovery. “When I say ‘darkness,’ for me my darkness is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Some people have depression, anxiety; mine was anger. And it took a lot for me to learn on how to live again, in the sense of how to live again with the PTSD, and having a fruitful life.” Allison herself also delivers a chapter in the book on the secondary impacts of PTSD. Jimeno and McLoughlin still discuss 9/11 to this day. “A true example of heroism,” he says of McLoughlin. “I mean, he took double the injuries I had – still has open wounds. So, September 11 for us is not something that we celebrate or remember once a year. That for us is every day, and we’re blessed to be together. We have a great relationship, and I’m blessed to have him in my life.” Also, to be told that day in 2001 that he and McLoughlin were the only survivors was for Jimeno incredible. “20 years later, the lesson that I learned is not to look at the darkness but to look at the light, and to look at how we came together

Will Jimeno proudly holds his two co-authored books. Photo courtesy of Will Jimeno

as a nation and as a world, and how people - total strangers - put their lives on the line to help other people. So, 20 years later, I want to remember what happened that day and those we lost, but I want to honor them by living a good life, and teaching future generations of the good that day.” Both of Jimeno’s books are available on www.amazon. com and www.bn.com, and his ﬁrst book is also available at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City.

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raditionally, implant dentists carefully plan the locations and angles that we need dental implants placed at so we can put teeth where they need to be. We use landmarks such as adjacent teeth or teeth in the opposing jaw. Sometimes we may fabricate a template of the final teeth (such as a denture), and use them as a guide. These are all manual, or analog, techniques. At some point, implant dentistry entered the computerized, or digital world. Software was created that allows dentists to plan the positions of implants virtually. We can then communicate this data to 3-D printers that print custom guides that fit onto your teeth or jaws. These guides allow us to place implants with precise control of the aforementioned angles, and even the correct depth. Newer technology has been developed that parallels GPS concepts. GPS, or Global Positioning System, is used to pinpoint your location around the globe. Within implant dentistry, overhead cameras pinpoint the surgeon’s exact position. This data is fed into a computer that allows the dentist to control the important parameters of angulation and depth. Printed guides still have their place, but these GPS systems have additional advantages over guides: Faster and simpler procedures for the patient, less cost, faster planning, no production times, and better control are some of these parameters. One area this technology is becoming extremely useful in is “full arch” dental implants, commonly known as All-

On-Four®. This procedure involves the removal of any remaining teeth, the placement of 4 to 6 implants, and teeth connected to those implants. Typically, all of this is done in one appointment. With the GPS equipment, we can place the implants faster, more predictably, and the temporary teeth can be fabricate with more accuracy. You will not find this technology in all dental offices. Expect to find it only in practices that perform a lot of dental implant surgery. As you may expect, we have made it part of our armamentarium here at Morris County Dental Associates, where implant procedures are performed multiple times per day. Want to know more? Please visit our website at MorrisCountyDentist.com About the author: Dr. Ira Goldberg has been performing implant procedures for 27 years, and is recognized as an expert in the field of dental implants. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He performs all phases of implant dentistry at his office in Succasunna. He also lectures to dentists in the field of implantology. For a free consultation, including a free 3-D scan (if necessary), please call his office at (973) 328-1225 or visit his website at www.MorrisCountyDentist.com Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist, and also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

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Randolph High School’s Dave Hutchinson Named a Certified Athletic Administrator

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By Steve Sears andolph High School Athletic Director, Dave Hutchinson, was recently named a Certified Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Hutchinson, 47, who lives in Parsippany, has been AD at Randolph for three years. “I’m part of the DAANJ (Director of Athletics Association of New Jersey), and then we also have dual membership with the NIAAA,” Hutchinson explains. “They offer the courses and offer you opportunities to get professional development on the national level. I attended a national conference - my first one - back in December of 2018. By going to the national convention, I learned a little bit more about getting certified nationally, so I came back and decided to start taking some courses.” Hutchinson had to take five courses and then a virtual test, but in between there was an application process where his credentials are listed, and Hutchinson has much. “I’ve sat on committees, I’ve helped run tournaments, I’ve just completed my 9th year as an Athletic Director,” he says. “I had a resume prior to coming here (Randolph), and so a lot of that stuff kind of helps with this, too.” Hutchinson, who previously served as AD and was also a teacher for North Arlington High School, got word of the recognition in July. A national professional organization,

the NIAAA consists of all 50 state athletic administrator associations, and also has more than 12,000 members nationwide. And for Hutchinson, he looks at the whole process as an educational experience. “You take five courses that range from everything from event management to some law classes that go over really important things like Title IX, different legal aspects of the job, so really what it means is that you’ve got to learn some more things that I think are important, besides the everyday stuff.” Also, there is the national exposure. “Not just here in Randolph or even in the state of New Jersey, so it’s just nice to get into those (national) circles, and sit at those tables a little bit.” He continues. “I felt it was something that was a point of growth for me. That’s what I was really looking to do. I’ve picked up a lot and learned a lot in the process of getting it (the certification). I think it’s going to help me be better at my job here at Randolph.” And, Hutchinson plans on some more study. “I plan to go back to the nationals and learn more. There’s at least two more levels of certification, so we’ll see. I’ll probably want to do something more with that in the future.” As for the current, Hutchinson eyes the 2021-22 school year and seeks to continue the winning sports tradition at Randolph High School, and his certification is a plus. “To make our programs stronger, and give our kids the best opportunities,” he says is his goal.

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Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired? Exploring Another Treatment Option for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

hronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome (CFIS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling and poorly understood illness that is becoming more widespread in Western countries. CFIS is a term used to describe a myriad of neurological, neuromuscular, and immunological abnormalities. The initial onset of CFIS consists of flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, chills and extreme fatigue. The chronic manifestations of CFIS always include disabling fatigue but can also include muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, headaches, hypo- or hypersensitivities, cognitive disorders, depression, malaise, anxiety, irritability, confusion, weight fluctuations, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, muscle fatigue, worsening PMS, visual disturbances, tachycardia, paresthesias, dry eyes, dry mouth, night sweats, skin rashes and decreased sexual desire. The etiology of CFIS is still unknown, but the suspected cause is a viral infection. Some researchers believe that CFIS is actually a neurological response to a viral infection. Since there are no absolute markers or lab tests to confirm the illness, chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome is often diagnosed by symptoms alone and by process of elimination.

For the same reasons, western medicine has no treatment for chronic fatigue. Instead, doctors prescribe individual medications to deal with each of the associated symptoms. As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- bycase basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individual’s symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patient’s tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individual’s diagnosis. As you can see in the chart- one Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individual’s symptoms as well as the illness as a whole. This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syndrome. For more information about Acupuncture and Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency Syndrome, call Kearstin R. Tripi, L.Ac at Mt. Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978.

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Farewell Not, Thy Brothers in Spirit

By Richard Mabey Jr. here is in each and every one of us, deep within the core of our hearts, the gentle whispering call of a time gone by, of places that are but now ghostly ethers. But deep in the fiber and marrow of bone, residing in the heart’s deepest chamber, held dearly to our inner being, is the dearest memories of childhood and youth. And, who we are and what we stand for, was formed with the help of a hundred and one people. For myself, my two dear friends from my old neighborhood, my brothers in spirit, gave to me the gift of encouragement when I was so deeply questioning my talents and abilities. George Yost lived directly across the street from me, when I lived on old Route 202 in Lincoln Park. And, Joseph Manicone, lived to the left hand side of George, diagonally across the street from me. To say that the three of us were neighbors, doesn’t really quite define it. To say that we were friends, still does not really fully convey it. For the most part, we were like brothers. In fact, I think that we were closer than a lot of biological brothers are. We fell in love with the same neighborhood girls. But never allowed it to divide to us. We were blessed with a certain degree of intelligence, yet still struggled

through some of our classes, and struggled with some of the stricter teachers we had. We weren’t poor, but we were by no means wealthy. We grew up in Christian homes, with hard working fathers and loving mothers. The lay of the land, the unique geographical qualities of our little corner of the world, played an important role in our growing up. To the south lied the monumental Hook Mountain. To the north lied the sloping valley, the acres and acres of wooded land, the sacred path that led to the old Morris Canal and then across the canal, stretched out to the east and to the west, the long line of railroad tracks. Then, across the railroad tracks, stood the hundreds of proud apple trees, gleaming and shining with the harvest of red and yellow apples, calling up to reach up and take hold and bite into. Atop Hook Mountain, just a bit to the east, was the vastly wonderful Lilly Pond. And there, just off of the western shore of the Lilly Pond, was the mysterious Adams Log Cabin. It was an abandoned cabin that was said to be haunted. And, as kids we developed a certain respectful awareness that Old Man Adams’ cabin may well have been haunted. We just weren’t taking any chances. Summer days were filled with the joy

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and splendor of playing baseball upon Earl’s Meadow, which was a very large open field that lied on the right-hand side, at the end of Mabey Lane. It was so named Earl’s Meadow because it was the open field upon which my Great Uncle Earl had planned on building a home, when he returned from France, fighting in World War I. Sadly, Great Uncle Earl was killed in battle. We were the leaders of the rest of the

neighborhood boys. It was not something that we consciously sought. It was more like something that was granted unto us by Divine Wisdom. Whenever we would start to play baseball in Earl’s Meadow, a dozen or more boys our age would magically appear. Some coming from across the woods from Clover Lane and Long View Drive. Some would come from the woods, from their continued on page 7

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continued from page 6 homes that were aligned with the Towaco ribbon of Route 202. And still other boys would come forth from the forest, from the little village of migrant farm workers that once abounded along the westerly section of the old Morris Canal in the area of the remains of Incline Plane Ten East. During the days of Summer, George, Joey, and myself would often ride our bicycles down to Moe’s Sweet Shop. We used to have wired baskets in the front of our bikes. We would fill them with old soda bottles that we found in the woods. Moe would give you two cents for every soda bottle. Back then just about every soda company charged a two-cent deposit on every bottle of their bubbly refreshment. We would cash in the old soda bottles and buy Milky Ways, Three Musketeers and Baby Ruth candy bars. Outside of Moe’s Sweet Shop, we would use our pen knives to cut each different candy bar into thirds, so that we would all have a feast of three different candy bars to delight our palates. We built tree forts in our backyards. We even built tree forts in the woods. We used to have all-day marathons of playing our favorite game boards of Monopoly and Risk. We read comic books beneath the shade of the maple, elm, and oak. We collected

baseball cards. We always debated whether the ink that got stuck onto the slab of bubble gum, that came inside the waxed wrapper of the baseball cards, was dreadfully harmful to your digestive system. We flipped baseball cards against the concrete foundations of the lower outside wall of the basement of our homes. We put the baseball cards, that we had as doubles, inside the spokes of the back wheel of our bicycles. We would hold them in place with clothespins. We had this joyous love of life, we relished each and every day of Summer. Deep in the crevices of our hearts, we knew that someday it was all going to fade away, that time was going to steal our magical childhood and youth. The three of us still do keep in touch with emails and telephone calls. There is a bond of brotherhood that still ties us together. Roughly 60 years have passed since our days of being free spirited boys, filled with adventure, wonder, and magic. Yet, they still live on in our hearts and minds. In all so many ways, we were closer than a lot of biological brothers are. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail. com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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Say Hello To Ruby, the Miracle Red Cow

By Steve Sears f you’re in Randolph and happen to drive by Kahana Farm at Calais Road and see a reddish-brown baby cow mingling with baby black cows and two larger like-colored parent cows, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. Meet Ruby, a legitimate creation of the two bigger cows, and truly a miracle, especially in the Jewish religion. Moti Kahana opened his farm in 2020 after living in town for 20 years, “I was actually here since 2018 trying to figure out what to do with the place. In 2020, I closed the contract.” He never envisioned a miracle would one day be in his pasture. The 80 acres itself had been farmland since 1792, and two prior ownership families farmed the land. So, there’s prior history here, and now Ruby has entered the picture. “I am not a farming expert,” says Kahana, “but we do have black angus cows on the farm. Both the parents of the (red) cow were definitely black angus.” Kahana called Rabbi Avraham Bekhor of Chabad of Randolph and said, “You’re not going to believe it.” And then the Rabbi came to the farm to inspect the cow, and he said, ‘You are right – it’s 100% red.’ Ka-

hana continues, “Red angus cows exist; it’s not that they don’t exist. But I do know my cows, that both the father and the female are all black.” For the Jewish community, red cows have a special significance. “The Jewish community is going crazy,” says Kahana, “It’s kind of a miracle in their mind.” Rabbi Bekhor has served the Chabad of Randolph congregation for 20 years. “I didn’t inspect it completely because it was pretty far,” he says. “I couldn’t get close, but I went to visit and saw it from afar. It says in the bible “red,” but it doesn’t give you the exact type of red, but the one that I saw is a type of red which is common.” Per Rabbi Bekhor, a red cow symbolizes certain levels of purification, that can be done to the community and to its people, “especially when they entered the holy temple in Jerusalem. Now, the rationale behind this commandment we don’t fully understand obviously, but this is like a commandment from the Bible.” Red cows have been mentioned in both Judaism and Christianity, and the birth of a red cow, which is extremely rare, precedes the construction of the Third Temple, and that means the soon arrival of the Jewish Messiah.

Ruby the red cow. Photo credit: Moti Kahana.

“My initial thoughts were in history,” says Rabbi Bekhor. “And when something like that is being born, this is a time of change for good. The red cow symbolizes a very powerful era, and time that is going to come.” Moti Kahana is enjoying his new farm

family member, lovingly taking a video while admiring the sight. Ruby is abounding in joy with another young cow, her reddish-brown a contrast to his black, and a wonderful complement to the green grass. “All black angus, and one red cow,” Kahana says.

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Historic Lake Hopatcong Fountain Comes to Life

t still works! The 96-year-old Lake Hopatcong State Park Fountain, where tourists frolicked nearly a century ago and locals continued to splash around until 20 years ago, was turned on briefly as restoration planning got underway. While not able to reach its geyser-like heights of yesteryear, the wellspring that flowed was impressive enough. “We have tested it a couple of times in the last decade to try to determine if a project was possible, but this was the first time it was turned on in some time and actually looked better than we expected,” said Marty Kane, President of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum and Chair of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation. Only a trickle flowed in past tests, but this time the fountain, Roxbury Township at Hopatcong State Park, was turned on to allow a full flow for the first time in many years. “There was one small leak noted in the outer perimeter, a possible cracked pipe some 25 feet from the fountain, and the fountain itself has some issues not allowing the water to reach its original height. But, overall the test yesterday was a pleasant surprise and both the State Park staff

and our folks went away very happy,” Kane explained. Last month, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved a $36,800 historic preservation grant recommended by the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund for the museum to develop pre-restoration construction documents for the fountain. The planning involves exterior restoration, repair of the plumbing system, and addressing the hydrology and filtration of water from Lake Hopatcong to the fountain. The museum had received a previous grant of $45,381 from Morris County in 2014 to assess the fountain’s functionality. Among the museum’s engineering team, headed by historical architects Connolly & Hickey, are students completing their senior project at Stevens Institute of Technology. They visited the fountain Monday, and with the support of personnel at Lake Hopatcong State Park, the fountain was turned on so the students could take measurements and check the flow rate. Kane notes the historic fountain, where visitors often cooled off while visiting the nearby beach, was not created for aesthetic purposes. It was built in 1925 to resolve a huge

social and political divide in the region that came to a head when the Morris Canal, once the commercial lifeline for transporting coal and other goods across northern New Jersey, was closed. For years prior, hotel operators, business owners and summer residents of Lake Hopatcong battled with mill owners and others downstream along the Musconetcong River, over how much water flowed from Lake Hopatcong. The flow into the river was controlled

by a damn and locks feeding the canal, and the lake levels often dipped below optimal levels for those who enjoyed it year-round, particularly during the summer season when Lake Hopatcong was a tourist attraction. However, the mills and other property owners downstream relied on a fully flowing Musconetcong River. The fountain was created in conjunction with a state take over the canal propcontinued on page 11

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Fountain Comes to Life... continued from page 10 erty and plans to build a new damn. As Kane explained it in one of his many writings about the history of Lake Hopatcong: “The building of the fountain at Hopatcong State Park was the result of a compromise reached between lake residents and the Musconetcong River advocates. Designed by Cornelius C. Vermeule, the consulting and directing engineer in charge of the dismantling of the Morris Canal, a 24inch pipe was placed in the dam leading to the fountain. The fountain was placed in the center of a circular concrete basin 40 feet in diameter to catch the falling water. Vermeule’s calculations determined that this flow of water into the Musconetcong River would be equivalent to the amount supplied by the lake before the original dam was built and ‘would lower the lake probably not more than six inches or a foot during the season.’ As a side benefit to this measuring tool, Vermeule designed the fountain so that the water would spout up to a height of about 12 feet and he pur-

posely placed it in a central position visible from the nearby road.” The fountain worked regularly in the decades that followed, with photos of families cooling off in its flow gracing the front of postcards in the 1950s and 1960s even after the state park beach was established nearby. However, by the 1990s, bathing was prohibited because of liability concerns and the fountain’s use was abandoned because of maintenance issues. Interestingly, debates still erupt from time to time at Lake Hopatcong over how much water should be allowed to flow down the Musconetcong River. “The role of the fountain in measuring the flow of water to the Musconetcong River appears to have been forgotten. One must wonder if much of the discord about the amount of water being allowed to flow out of Lake Hopatcong in recent years may have been avoided if the fountain had continued to be used for the purpose for which it was built,” noted Kane.

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Celeste Mancinelli Takes the Story of Her 200 Mile Walk to the Stage

By Jillian Risberg eleste Mancinelli is most at home on stage, so it was only natural that she documented the 200mile hike she took through Spain, to the Santiago de Compostela, as the authentic experience it was. She couldn’t wait to share it with others. She was inspired to take on such a challenge at a crossroads in her life, facing retirement as a Speech Language Pathologist. “I loved that career,” says the performer. “But all the while I was aching to get back to my former career as a professional actress/singer in New York City.” Celeste’s NYC theater credits include Nunsense, A Girl’s Guide to Chaos, 1-2-3-4-5, and My Big Fat Gay Italian Wedding/Funeral. She has performed at the Manhattan Theatre Club and the American Place Theater. When COVID brought the theater world to a grinding halt, the veteran performer wasted no time developing and rehearsing her funny and poignant one-woman show, ‘Crying on the Camino.’ The show was conceived and developed with Celeste’s mentor, the legendary director and acting teacher Wynn Handman, at his studio in New York. “I had never seriously considered writing an entire evening of theater myself,” says Mancinelli. “This theater experience is unlike any I’ve had because it combines acting and singing with a true story from my life.” That story details the joys and hardships that Celeste experienced during her walk on the Camino, with two wonderful friends and a 12-pound backpack for company.

According to Mancinelli, many people do the walk for religious reasons, but she didn’t. She wanted the physical and mental task - and she wanted time to reflect. The living conditions were challenging. “I was with two older

women who were like warriors, never choosing the easy way out,” Mancinelli says. “I walked with Dr. Lynn Burnham Liptak (her former boss) and Liptak’s sister Lauri Burnham continued on page 13

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200 Mile Walk to the Stage... continued from page 12 Massey. Both Liptak and Massey had walked the Camino many times in the past. “I made a choice to do something difficult to prepare for the difficult task of returning to theater after many years,” Mancinelli says. “The decision seemed crazy, but here I am telling the true story of what really happened- some of it funny and some of it not so funny. During COVID she was able to develop her work-inprogress with director Richard Sabellico, performing the full piece at area libraries prior to getting actual bookings. She is presently slated to perform her piece at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, New Jersey, in New York City at Theater 555 on 42nd St., and in North Carolina, at the American Pilgrims Association Convention (in March 2022). She will continue performing the show at local libraries as well. She believes she was summoned to the Camino for a reason… and is now embarking on a new Camino, bringing this true account of her walk to the stage. “The beauty is that it wasn’t with a direct goal in mind; it was to tell my story… but what has happened is that it’s grown from nothing,” Mancinelli says. “This piece is about minimalism and simplicity, self-reflection and honesty. In sharing this piece my goal is to inspire others to take their own journey — to fully live their own Caminos.” According to Mancinelli, there’s a saying on the Camino, “The real Camino begins when the first Camino ends and that’s what it feels like,” she says. “A new path of promoting and performing my own show. “

When asked, “What is next?” her answer was simple “Auditions and doing my work like all my fellow actors. You see I never left acting,” Mancinelli says. “Theater is in my soul. It’s something I was meant to do.” Shows are scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Fair Lawn Library, September 30 at the Gateway Playhouse, and a special one night performance on October 7 at Theater 555 in Manhattan to benefit the American Pilgrims on the Camino, a non profit organization. For more information or to make reservations, email crycamino@gmail.com.

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Losing Aunt Inspires Roxbury Publisher to Connect 25 Powerful Female Leaders for Book

By Jillian Risberg er aunt, Mary Shortall was a nurse, mother, wife, legal nurse investigator who was committed to helping others before herself. And a faith-filled woman who frequently volunteered at local shelters like Market Street Mission. “She was kind, loving with a radiance that exuded from within,” says Bridget Aileen Sicsko; founder of Exalted Publishing House, podcast host and sales/messaging strategist for female entrepreneurs. “Her death (August 2020) inspired me to put together this book.” She hopes Legacy Speaks: Powerhouse Women Leading Lives Worth Remembering resonates with people. “I hope (they) can see the beauty,” Sicsko says. “I do believe we live on a polarity planet — meaning there is light and dark, hot and cold, challenge and expansion; yet always beauty if we are open enough to see it.” Before her aunt’s passing, the 28-year-old never lost someone extremely close. “Her death made me think about (what) we leave on this planet,” says the publisher. “She reminded me we all have a legacy. This book inspires us that regardless of circumstance, we are here for something beautiful.” The collaborative book is composed of the stories of 25 powerful female leaders (Alia Marie Sobel, Allison Canales, AlyseMarie Gallagher Warren, Amanda Rumore, Annette Maria, Ashley DuFresne, Brandy Knight, Caitlin Lynch, Danielle Massi, Gina Frances, Hailey Parkes, Heather Robinson, Jana Bartlett Alonso, Jessica Torres, Jodie

Stirling, Julia Rugo, Katelyn Annemarie Brush, Ligia Leite, Megan Kramer, Melissa Lambour, Patricia Lambert Gent, Rachel Sims, Stefani Silverman, Stephanie Heath, Toni-Ann Capece) who have asked themselves these very questions. They have gone to the depths of who they are, according to Sicsko; the deepest parts of themselves, their traumas, their healing and their joy to further understand the meaning of life and legacy. “I am connected to many incredible female entrepreneurs who are healers, teachers, yogis, coaches and businesswomen with a mission on this planet,” the publisher says. “Each woman was able to connect to their challenges to see how that instilled them with strength, courage and purpose.” According to Sicsko, whether you are ready to ask yourself some deeper questions, explore your humanity, hone in on your spiritual gifts, realize the power of your purpose, acknowledge your healing through a new lens or just to be filled with joy, this book invites you to remember your own legacy and what you are here to leave behind. When the publisher is looking for her own inspiration, some great reads include: The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein, Invincible Living by Guru Jagat, Frequency by Penny Pierce and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. And she says sharing Legacy (which took three months to complete) with the public is healing. It is available on Amazon. “The world I see in front of me is in need of healing,” she

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Present & Future in December. Another big goal is to continue to interview inspiring individuals for her podcast/live talk show ‘The Gathering MVMT.’ She’s been an avid reader her entire life and many books have moved and shaped her. “I plan to do the same for others through sharing powerful voices and words,” Sicsko says. “Observe what you listen to, read and allow into your experience.” For more information on Sicsko, follow @blissfulbridget on Instagram or visit her website at www.bridgetaileen.com.

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The Cemetery Club Hosted by Roxbury Arts Alliance

oxbury Arts Alliance is proud to present The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell. The play features three women who have been friends for many years and explores friendship and the ways in which people deal with loss and changes in their lives. Lucille, played by Jenn Nobile Colgan of Hopatcong (and at alternate performances by Alison Peters), is flamboyant and flirtatious. Nancy Doherty of Rockaway plays Ida, who is calm and steady and is thinking that maybe she is ready to start dating someone. On the other hand, Doris is totally devoted to the memory of her late husband and is prone to making sarcastic remarks. Doris is played by Verona’s Kristie McClain. Neil R. Fitzpatrick of Randolph plays Sam, the owner of a butcher shop. When Sam starts dating one of the women, a conflict ensues that unsettles the relationship among the three

women. Mildred will be played by Alison Peters of Succasunna and at alternate performances by Jenn Nobile Colgan. Although there are many laughs as the play progresses, the plot takes a serious turn toward the end. It will have the audience laughing and also thinking about those they love. The play is being sponsored by Davis and Hepplewhite Funeral Home and by Monroe Monuments. The Roxbury Arts Alliance also receives support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts through the Morris County Arts Council. There will be performances at the Investors Bank Theater at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna on October 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 pm and on October 17 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for RAA members and $15 for nonmembers and may be purchased on the website www.roxburyartsalliance.org.

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Sister Cities: Roxbury, New Jersey, Meet Roxbury, Connecticut

Roxbury, CT Town Hall. Photos courtesy of Roxbury, Connecticut.

By Steve Sears ne thing is certain. If you visit Roxbury, Connecticut, you will find plenty of rest and relaxation. And kindness, you’ll find that, too. Barbara Henry, a 36-year resident, is First Selectman of the town, and she takes issue with a book a few years back that named Roxbury a ‘Snob Town.’ “I can tell you that, as a leader in the community for so many years, it’s not in our

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vocabulary. Probably the most giving and generous people live in this community. The ‘snob’ label really didn’t settle well with a lot of us, because it was just because of our land: we have large zoning; we have four-acre zoning. And I guess the writers of the book felt that that was keeping people out. But that hasn’t been the case. We’re maybe not as a diverse town as many towns, but we do have diversity in our community.”

For Henry, it’s been a great 24 years as head of a town that was settled in 1713 and incorporated in 1796; Roxbury, New Jersey was formed in 1740 and incorporated in 1798. A little less than 2,500 residents call Roxbury, Connecticut home, and that home is about 27 square miles. Roxbury, New Jersey checks in at 22 square miles and about 23,000 people. The main road through town is Route 67, and no continued on page 17

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continued from page 16 major highways are close by, while our Roxbury welcomes Routes 10, 46, and 206 within its boundaries. Roxbury, which is a National Historic District with some of its structures being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers no in-town lodging. However, if staying outside the town or just driving through, there are a few nice places to grab some food. Henry recommends the Roxbury Market & Deli, and The Pizza Station. “You can sit in or take food out,” she says of the second eatery, “and it’s a regular menu with salads and pizzas and things like that. Those are really the two main places to find something to eat here.” A good suggestion is to take your food and enjoy it at one of Roxbury’s gorgeous nature preserves. Henry elaborates. “The Roxbury Land Trust has done a great job in preservation, and they have actually gone through a “Save Our Farms” campaign. During Covid, it was actually the thing that saved people, because there’s 3,800 acres of woodlands, waterways, and farms that are conserved under the Land Trust, and with the trails and preserves, it was a way to get outdoors and still be separated. It really was a treasure.” A number of notable people have lived

in Roxbury, Connecticut, and if you are an art or literature fan, perhaps the names will sound familiar. “Alexander Calder, the famous sculptor, lived here,” says Henry, “and he had one of his studios (here), and actually he was friends with (playwright) Arthur Miller, and Arthur Miller was here for many, many years. But he was not born here. And then (author) Frank McCourt, he moved here. Quite a few notables, and I think that they moved here because of not only the rural nature of Roxbury, but they could walk around the streets and people weren’t running up to them for their autograph or things like that. They were able to just be normal residents.” It’s a lot of nice history in the little town. “Up in Mine Hill, the granite quarry there,” says Henry, “a lot of that granite is all over the world. It’s on the Brooklyn Bridge, it’s in Grand Central Station, it was shipped out by train many, many years ago, and it’s all over the world. And other people might not know that all of the Green Mountain Boys (headed by Ethan Allen) all came from Roxbury. There’s just little tidbits of information that really make us a special place.” For more information about Roxbury, Connecticut, visit www.roxburyct.com.

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I Remember Dad: Hold Dearly In Heart, Thy Steadfast Faith

By Richard Mabey Jr. nce in a lifetime, a most monumental moment comes to pass. At the time, the depth of the golden truth does not resonate to the core chambers of the human heart. Rather, it is only after a bit of time passes, that a person is able to really appreciate the shining diamond aspect of a sacred moment in time, never, ever to come back again. Love is the precious key that unlocks the bolted doors of loneliness, prejudice, fear, and hopelessness. It was in January of 2006, that my dad presented a talk to the good people of Edenville Methodist Church, in Edenville, Pennsylvania, one cold wintry Sunday morning. Dad had managed to beat prostate cancer, kidney cancer and skin cancer. Our beloved Pastor had asked my father to present a talk, that fateful Sunday morning, when she was away on vacation to visit her daughter and granddaughter. I had the distinct honor to introduce Dad, that wonderful Sunday morning. There, in this little country chapel, right before my eyes, my beloved father touched the hearts, minds, and inner beings of his fellow church members. When Dad was done with his presentation, that Sunday morning, I don’t think that there was a dry eye in the chapel. My father shared his inner most fears, of all of his anxieties, in his struggles of fighting cancer. And, then as if my dear father knew his fate, his destiny, he shared with the congregation that he was not feeling all that well lately. That the good Lord had come to him in a dream and told him that he needed to prepare for his journey Home to Heaven’s Gate.

My father’s intuition was keener than the team of doctors that he had. For it was shortly thereafter that Dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dad had two more surgeries after that fateful diagnosis, but neither one of them was to any avail. I think that I loved my father as well as any son could love his Dad. My father was also my Scoutmaster. He taught me how to survive in the forest. He showed me which plants were edible and which ones were poisonous. I walked hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail with Dad. I shared a canoe with Dad on six, week-long canoe trips down the Delaware River. We often walked the towpath of the old Morris Canal together, down into the forest behind the old Mabey Homestead. My father was all so much more than a father to me, in all so many ways, he was my best friend. I often think of that talk that Dad gave to the congregation of the Edenville Methodist Church on that fateful Sunday morning in January of 2006. For Dad went Home to be with the Lord in early May of 2006. I still deeply mourn for him. In his presentation, Dad stressed the need to always keep a strong faith in the good Lord, despite how things were going in our lives. That we need to believe in the infinite goodness of God. That even though we many not understand it at the time, all things are working for the good of the Lord. Sadly, Dad’s talk was not recorded nor videotaped. Something that, to this very day, I deeply regret. Hold dear the sacred love for one another. Keep thy candle of unconditional love burning brightly in your heart.

Dad steadfastly standing at the podium, presenting his heart moving talk, at the Edenville Methodist Church. I am standing in the left-hand side of this photograph, for I had just introduced my beloved father.

Hold dear to the faith of a mustard seed. For truly, when faith and love combine, miracles can occur. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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Tom Kitchen Memorial Golf Tournament

e are holding the Tom Kitchen Memorial Golf Tournament on October 8, 2021 at Minebrook Golf Course. Those of you not familiar with our organization, we started a Scholarship Fund in Tom’s name at Hackettstown High School. Each year graduating Seniors at Hackettstown High School will be awarded money to help pay for college. Not only are we focusing on helping the community but

we are raising awareness of Cholangiocarcinoma(Bile Duct Cancer). He passed

away from Bile Duct Cancer in October 2013, after fighting for a little over two years. Mr. Thomas R. Kitchen Jr. was a true Hackettstonian. He was born and raised in Hackettstown. Tom was a graduate of Hackettstown High School and a three sport letter winner in Football, Wrestling and Track. Tom also proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1968-1970. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA. and served nine

months in Vietnam on the USS Leary. Some of the work that Tom did for our community is: Co-founding the Tiger Athletic Association. Today, the Association supports youth football, softball, baseball, wrestling, cheerleading, field hockey and basketball. In 1993 he launched the Hackettstown Girls’ Fastpitch Softball League to serve as a feeder program for the high school.

He took special delight in working as a security guard for all Hackettstown High School sporting events. Teamed up with a friend to build the football field snack bar and donating his own time to build the softball field dugouts. Was member of the American Legion. Volunteered on the Hackettstown Fire Department and was past Chief. We understand the past year and half have been tough on many families and

businesses and we will continue to support the community, give scholarships and raise awareness. This year’s slogan is “Tee Up For a Cure”. Please help us to honor his memory by participating in this upcoming event. To register for the golf outing visit www.trkitchenmemorialfund.com. For questions or more information, please email Allison Kitchen at trkitchenmemorialfund@yahoo.com

United States Power Squadron Offers State Boating Safety Course

orthern New Jersey Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) and now America’s Boating Club, will offer the New Jersey State Police, Marine Services Bureau approved Boating Safety Course at James Caldwell High School from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday,

September 22, 2021. The course taught by certified instructors licensed by the State of NJ, and which meets all the mandatory requirements necessary for obtaining your New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate, will run every Wednesday evening for six weeks which includes a night for review, and a night for the required state

examination. The cost of the course is $90.00. Legislation in the state of New Jersey was passed a number of years ago requiring all boaters, 16 years of age or older, operating a power driven vessel including a personal watercraft (PWC), to complete a boating safety course. The legislation requires a minimum of

eight hours of instruction with at least six hours of in-classroom study, homework, and a proctored examination. Those successfully completing the course will receive a New Jersey Marine State Police certificate that must be in the operator’s possession when on the waters of the state. Failure to exhibit the certificate is presumptive

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A Chilly Day Dish with a Kick

icture in your mind a warm bowl cupped in your hands, defrosting your fingertips after you just walked inside from a chilly afternoon. The bowl is heavy, full of hearty vegetables and spicy peppers that in just a few short moments will overwhelm your palate. You dive in with a spoon, savoring every flavorful bite as you dip down to the bottom of the bowl searching for more to slurp up with every spoonful. Onion, red bell pepper and even corn all blended into not only a vegetarian meal but a chili-lover’s paradise. It’s got the spices to make you say, “wow” but the smoothness that reminds you of something your mom once made when you were young. You throw your sweater to the side of the couch as your body temperature begins to rise. You start to feel your energy return as you spoon a second helping into your bowl for round two. Not only does this recipe for Chipotle Veggie Chili hit you with a wide array of balanced flavors, but there is a surprise hint of citrus added toward the end – lime juice. Just to add a little more texture and vibrance to this dish, it can be topped with your favorite garnishes like guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro. This Chipotle Veggie Chili is simple to make, needing just one pot throughout the entire cooking process. It simmers for about 25 minutes while you unwind from a long day.

So next time you need a pick-me-up after a chilly day outside, give this one a try. The savory aromas and wholesome consistency make this chili a 10-out-of-10 and a crowd favorite. Find more recipes perfect for cooler weather at Culinary. net. Chipotle Veggie Chili Servings: 6-8 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 5/8 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can (14 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can (14 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup vegetable broth 1 can (7 ounces) chipotles in adobo sauce 2 cans (15 ounces each) sweet corn with liquid 2 limes, juiced guacamole (optional) sour cream (optional) jalapeno slices (optional) cilantro (optional)

In large dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic and red pepper. Stir and cook 8 minutes until soft. Add tomatoes, red beans, pinto beans, broth, chipotles in adobo sauce, corn, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened. Squeeze lime juice into pot; stir. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro, if desired. (Culinary.net)

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Savor These Holiday Centerpieces

elebrate the season and create long-lasting memories this year by serving tasteful main courses centered around tender cuts of beef. With hand-cut choices like a Bone-in Frenched Prime Rib Roast, Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons, a Beef Brisket Flat and Premium Ground Beef from Omaha Steaks, you can create elegant holiday centerpieces such as Steak Au Poivre or a unique generational recipe, the Simon Family Brisket. Each cut of beef is hand-carved by expert butchers, flash-frozen to capture freshness and flavor at its peak and delivered directly to your door. Find more inspiration to create a memorable holiday meal at OmahaSteaks.com. Steak Au Poivre Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 2 Omaha Steaks Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons (5-6 ounces each), thawed 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/3 cup brandy or cognac 1 cup cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Season steak with salt and pepper. Press seasoning into

meat to create even coating. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter until just smoking. Add steak and sear 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Once cooked to desired doneness, transfer steak to cutting board and tent with foil to rest. Reduce heat to medium and add brandy to skillet. Allow to cook down about 1 minute while stirring to scrape off any browned bits from bottom of pan. Once brandy reduces by half, add cream, Dijon mustard and remaining butter; continue cooking until mixture begins to reduce and thicken, 5-7 minutes. Slice steaks against grain and top with sauce. Simon Family Brisket Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 hours, plus 20 minutes resting time

Servings: 4 1 Omaha Steaks Beef Brisket Flat (2 pounds), thawed 1 package (1.1 ounces) dry onion soup mix 1 can (14 ounces) whole cranberries 1 cup chili sauce 1 cup ginger ale Preheat oven to 250 F. Place brisket in large ovenproof baking dish. In bowl, mix onion soup mix, cranberries and chili sauce. Spoon over top of brisket. Pour ginger ale around edges of brisket. Cover with foil and bake 4 hours. Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes. Remove brisket from baking dish and place on cutting board. Slice brisket against grain and place in serving dish. Top with sauce and serve. (Family Features)

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