Spacecraft Crashes in Grovers Mill NJ
By Henry M. Holden
The central figure in this story is Orson Wells, a celebrated playwright and director. The 28-year-old Wells had participated in programs on CBS Network Radio, titled Mercury Theater on the Air. The broadcast is scheduled on Halloween Eve. However, Wells thought it out and everyone thought it would be fun to do an adaptation of the British H.G. Welles War of the Worlds (no relation).
The last few decades of space exploration have shown that the universe is violent and dangerous, at least with respect to human life. For example: in 1908 an object of unknown nature – probably a comet – hit Siberia with a force equivalent to a hydrogen bomb. Had this impact happened a few hours later, allowing for the Earth’s rotation, this object would have destroyed St. Petersburg, Russia and probably much more.
The station’s regular program was Saturday, October 30, 1938 – Halloween Eve.
Preparations are under way for a musical beginning, a guest speaker and a close with some dance music.
“We are fortunate to get Susan Oliver, Ph.D. who specializes in the Moon to come on the show,” says Patrick Stewart program director. “Can you share with us some of the activities in your specialty?”
“Of course, thank you for inviting me. Please let me share some stats to put it in perspective. The distance between the Moon and Earth on average is about 239,800 miles and about two and one half days to get
there. But we have no vehicles capable of any kind of space travel.
Now in comparison the big difference between the Earth and Mars is an average 140 million miles away.
I could provide a detailed explanation using Orbital Mechanics, but few people understand it . Instead, let’s talk about some of the explanations in the speed of the satellite. If we had such a vehicle it would have an orbital speed of about 17,000 miles per hour. But, even if we had a rocket capable of such speed we don’t have the materials
and the will of the people to build one. This will take several decades to create.
“Meanwhile, a foreign vehicle that could land here would have to be a very large spacecraft, however, in general they are large, cylindrical projectiles fired from the Martian surface by some sort of cannon.
There is wide spread talk that the Martians instead would emerge from their craft in the same way, by unscrewing a large, round hatch.
They appear to have no use for humans, however, there is widespread circulation that the invaders would sustain themselves by "feeding" on humans, by fatally transfusing their captives' blood supply directly into Martian bodies through pipettes.
There is later speculation about the Martians' eventually using trained human slaves to hunt down all remaining survivors after they conquer. Then a newscaster from another location interrupts the program’
“We just received a re-
In spite of human evidence indicating that there was never a Martian invasion the locals in Grovers Mill erected a marker commemorating the event that never happened.
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Maps are useless as dense smoke fills the air. The radio broadcast is supp0sed to be calming but does not ease the anxiety or fear that infects everyone. Those who have maps find them useless.
The broadcaster warns that all of New Jersey is now under Marshal Law and looters, or anyone mentioned including Morristown the Watchung Mountains, Plainview and Bayonne should expect extreme responses from those who have rifles or handguns. Law Enforcement has issued a warning, that anyone using a weapon will be delt with in the most aggressive way possible. In other words, sh00t on sigh.
The police in New Yok contacted the Peoples Drug Store chain in New Jersey to lock up immediately. Gun dealers have already shut down, but there is serious looting and destruction of property in reports the Newark, Chatham and Dover.
While the broadcast was in progress and 42 minutes into the show, the network interrupted to announce the program had been dramatized.
One of America’s worldwide known announcers began his regular broadcast which came on the air at 9pm right after the dramatic end of the War of the Worlds.
“Good evening Mr. and Mrs. America, and all the ships at sea. This is Walter Winchell. The Mercury Theater on the Air presentation of the War of the Worlds was dramatization which we mentioned, but it seems a lot of people missed the opening.” It seems that the Mercury Theater on the Air had a minor share of the national radio listeners averaging less than 4-percent.
The Martians killed most of the humans they meet, but we also learn they need blood and tissue from humans to fertilize the extraterrestrial plants they are growing on Earth. The supply of humans seems to be abundant, and the Martians are on a ticking clock. If they don’t get the transfusions they need within 72 hours of contact they wither and die quickly. The world stepped aside and with time on the side of the humans the invasion went quietly into the history books.
In the days after the adaptation, there was widespread outrage expressed in the media. The program's news-bulletin format was described as deceptive by some newspapers and public figures, leading to an outcry against the broadcasters and calls for regulation by the FCC. Wells apologized at a hastily called news conference the next morning, and no punitive action was taken.
“Where Music Meets Passion and Excellence” — truly, it is evident that Play It Forward School of Music lives by this principle. At the school, there is more to just learning how to play an instrument. The power of community, acquiring life skills, and emphasis on values are just some of the other aspects that come with their journey to excellence.
As part of this journey, the school will be taking the stage at one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world — Carnegie Hall in New York City. While a couple of students have already experienced playing solo performances in the said hall, this concert will be unique as the students, ages 4 and up, will be performing mostly chamber music (duos, trios, quartets) and even a string orchestra that are student-led. No conductor or teacher! This concert will be showcasing leadership, ownership, and the ability to execute teamwork in this big, but rewarding task.
But how do you get to Carnegie Hall? “Practice, practice, practice” — as the old adage says. And we absolutely agree! A few students performing at this concert share their experiences:
Frank Jose, 10: “I try to apply the 3 Ps - patience, practice and perseverance. Be patient with the process and try not to skip the steps.”
Sophia Petkov, 13: “Finding time to practice everyday can build technique. Staying motivated and not giving up is also very important.”
Maisey Mesic, 10: “It's fun and easy if you persist, commit and not quit. You will sound better and better the more you practice. The more you work the better you get, and it pays off.”
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WMemorial Motor Madness in Hackettstown
ith 21 classes of cars, music, food vendors, craft and other vendors, a raffle, and the smiling faces of the M&Ms gang looking down, the 29th annual Memorial Motor Madness car show offers a day of fun while benefiting 44 local charities. The show is put on by Hackettstown Rotary, and the sponsors of the show are John Johnson Auto Group, Mars Wrigley, Warren Community College, WRNJ and Edward Jones Financial Advisors. The event is being held rain or shine on Sunday, May 25th from 9am to 3pm (gates open to cars at 7:30am) on the grounds of Mars Wrigley, 800 High Street, Hackettstown. Spectator admission is $5, but children under 12 are free. No alcohol or pets are allowed. Recently, Jill DeMonti, Hackettstown Rotary Secretary and co-chair of the show and volunteer coordinator, and Norman Worth, long-time Hackettstown Rotary member, talked about the upcoming event.
“Forty-four local charities benefit from Memorial Motor Madness, such as Abilities, ARC of Warren County, seven local food pantries, Centenary Stage Company and Entrepreneurship, Family Promise, Hackettstown sports teams and scholarships, Operation Chill-Out, HMC Foundation, Alina Lodge, DASACC,” shared DeMonti. Worth added “Every penny raised goes back to the community. There are no administrative costs. “
Worth noted that the show appeals to a wide variety of people. “Motor heads, car enthusiasts, young people and families, and those who like to look at a flash from the past. So many young people and families come…kids love it,” said Worth. He added, “Just a great family day and affordable.”
Twenty-one classes of cars will be on display and judged. Among them are antique cars, mustangs, corvettes, muscle cars, street rods, VW Beetles, Camaros, Firebirds and antique trucks. Trophies are given in every class. The show’s “founding fathers’ are Ed Hagaman and Larry Middleton, who ran it for the first few years; then, about 25 years ago, the Hackettstown Rotary took on the show. The Best In Show award is named for Hagaman: the Ed Hagaman Memorial Trophy for Best in Show. Advance Vehicle Registration (ends 5/18/25) is $20 and the day of the show, it is $25. There are dash plates for the first 400 entries.
Besides the cars, there are food vendors, vendors selling such items as car care products, jewelry, crafts, etc., a 50-50, and music. Music is provided by S.C.3. entertainment
run by Chris Schmidt who will be there throughout the day. Worth also noted, “Every year there are a few surprises.”
Also, the significance of the holiday weekend is not forgotten. “It is just a really fabulous patriotic day,” shared DeMonti. She noted that people come wearing red, white, and blue.
The star-spangled banner is played at noon and there’s a moment of silence. Then, that is followed by a “rev-up”, the cars’ loud tribute to our fallen soldiers.
Worth noted the contribution of Mars Wrigley to the event and Jennifer Bongiovanni of Mars Wrigley has been coordinating that. “Mars Wrigley provides us with tremendous support including space, maintenance, and tremendous product (candy is given out at the show). But for them, we wouldn’t be able to do this,” said Worth.
For more information about Memorial Motor Madness including car registration and being a vendor or sponsor, visit Hackettstown Rotary’s website at https://www.hackettstownrotary.org
What Makes Magic, Magic?
By Henry M. Holden
Bill Wisch is a 52-year-old professional, magician, artist, lecturer, teacher, and inventor, from 1971 to the present.
He practices his art by remembering “Misdirection is true when they believe what you do and then follow you."
“I was a Navy musician for four years, and one of our tours took us to the Mediterranean for five and a half months at the end of 1969. During a liberty visit to the island of Malta with some fellow sailors, we encountered a street performer engaging in a game of three-card Monte. At the time, I had no idea what the game entailed. I noticed several sailors betting money and some even winning. Intrigued, I watched closely and thought I could identify the card with a slight bend on its edge. Convinced I could win, I decided to join the game.
I placed a 20-pound bet, (about $48.00) confident I had identified the correct card. To my dismay, when he turned it over, it was the wrong one. Just then, the cops appeared, causing everyone to scatter. Much to my surprise, the perpetrators had donned sailor uniforms to blend in with us.
This experience captivated me. After leaving the Navy in 1971, I visited a magic shop in New York City and recounted my tale. The shopkeeper educated me about three-card Monte and sold me a book on the subject. My newfound intrigue led me to the library, where I delved into more books on magic, eventually incorporating these stories into my library presentations.
In 1973, Wisch began studying sleight of hand with Tony Slydini in New York City. Slydini is considered by many magicians to be one of the two finest 20th-century performers, lecturers and creators of artistic sleight-of-hand magic; Dai Vernon is the other.
In 1976, Slydini wrote a personal authorization letter to all magic societies and associations in North America, sponsoring his protégé, Bill Wisch, to represent him and take his place introducing, demonstrating and marketing his long awaited, two-volume, book sets, The Best of Slydini and More and The Magical World of Slydini, both written by Karl Fulves.
“These two book sets are must-read standard classics in magical literature”, said Wisch.”
Spice up brunch this Mother’s Day
Children commonly like to give their mothers a break from cooking on Mother’s Day. Youngsters may be eager to help out in the kitchen and whip up something that Mom is certain to enjoy. But many recipes can be complicated for younger children or others who might not be so adept with meal creation. However, with a few ingredients that families may already have on hand, it’s possible to craft a delicious Mother’s Day brunch.
This recipe for “Wee Chicken & Waffles with Jezebel-Maple Syrup” from Denise Gee’s “Southern Appetizers: 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers” (Chronicle Books) utilizes commercially available miniature waffles and popcorn chicken bites to create a chicken and waffles dish with a kick. Serve alongside mini muffins, deviled eggs, cheese and crackers, and other brunch dishes that are simple for youngsters and their little fingers to prepare.
Wee Chicken & Waffles with Jezebel-Maple Syrup Serves 10 to 12, Three or Four Waffles Each
Jezebel-Maple Syrup
2 cups maple syrup
1⁄4 cup pineapple preserves
1⁄4 cup apple jelly
11⁄2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
40 mini waffles from a 10.9-ounce package, lightly toasted 40 pieces cooked fried popcorn chicken Finely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley or green onion for garnish (optional) Hot sauce for serving
To make the syrup: In a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup with pour spout (one holding at least 3 cups) or a bowl, add the maple syrup, pineapple preserves, apple jelly, horseradish, pepper, and salt; whisk to combine.
Microwave the mixture on high for 35 seconds. (You also can heat it in a small saucepan on low until the mixture is warm.) Stir and taste, adjusting the flavor if desired. Set the syrup aside.
Place the toasted waffles on a large serving platter. Top each waffle with a piece of chicken. Drizzle the chicken-waffle bites with about 1 teaspoon of the syrup. Garnish with the parsley, if desired, and serve with the remaining syrup and hot sauce.
other’s Day presents an opportunity for people to shower the special women in their lives with extra love and affection. There are many ways to show Mom you care apart from gifts and dining out. A homemade dessert featuring rich and creamy chocolate might be exactly what Mom needs to cap off a perfect day spent with her family.
This recipe for “Mint Chocolate Mousse” from “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small) by Maxine Clark is ideal for mothers who love the taste of mint and chocolate. It’s relatively simple to make, so it should be something that young children can handle with a little help from an adult.
Mint Chocolate Mousse
Serves 4
5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped or broken up into smaller pieces
4 to 6 chocolate covered dinner mints, chopped
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
2 tablespoons chopped chocolate mint sticks, or frosted mint leaves and 1 cup heavy cream, to decorate 4 pots or dessert cups, for serving
Melt the chocolate with the dinner mints over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool slightly. Using an electric mixer, beat together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and mousselike, then beat in the melted chocolate-mint mixture.
Sprinkle the gelatin over 4 tablespoons water in a small, heatproof bowl and let soak and swell for 2 to 3 minutes. Put the bowl in a pan of simmering water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved. Beat into the chocolate-mint mixture.
Working quickly, beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff but not dry, then fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon.
Divide the mousse between the pots. Scatter with the chopped mint sticks, then refrigerate until set. Alternatively, whip the 1 cup cream and use to decorate the mousses, along with the frosted mint leaves. Leave at cool room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Savor a New Way to Seafood
Adding salmon to your weekly menu can take dinnertime from drab to delicious. Combining it with bright, fresh veggies heightens the savory experience even more for a burst of seafood flavor.
Loaded with salmon and shrimp, this Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry is a perfect option for putting together a quick yet delicious meal.
Fast becoming a leading source of seafood worldwide, aquaculture is similar to typical agriculture but with fish, shellfish and seaweeds. Farmed seafood can be raised and harvested in either fresh or seawater, where natural conditions are recreated.
However, not all seafood you find in the grocery aisles is the same. Despite industry advances, aquaculture still faces challenges with fraud, mislabeling and questionable conditions. That’s why it’s important to look for responsible seafood products that are labeled by a trusted certification process.
For example, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council is a non-profit certification program that has created and enforced the world’s strictest and highest standards for seafood farming since 2010. Today, it is transforming the seafood industry with a new level of certification for farmed seafood. This “new way to seafood” includes:
Seafood that can be traced all the way from the farm to the store, ensuring the seafood you buy is what it claims
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Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry
Recipe courtesy of MOWI on behalf of the Aquaculture
Stewardship Council
Servings: 2
2 pieces of MOWI Pure portions salmon
1 cup wild rice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash, diced
1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 cup tomatoes
4 shrimp
1 lime, quartered
2-3 cilantro leaves, for garnish
Cut salmon into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook rice according to
When The Tide Turns Against You, Turn To God In Prayer
These are tough times. Just the price of eggs alone, echoes a sense that it’s all a dream, or rather a nightmare. Now at 71, looking back upon my life, I ask myself the question, “why is it that some people bounce back from terrible setbacks, while some people simply give up and wallow in the mud?”
For 10 years of my life, I worked in television for the Cable Television Network of New Jersey. First serving as a co-host, with Reverend Melvin Travis, of the weekly television show, “Cross Talk.” Then, I spent five years, hosting the weekly cable television show, “Writers’ Circle.” In that time, I interviewed well over 200 people. Those who had suffered major setbacks in life and bounced back, stronger than ever, shared a common thread. That common thread was an incredible belief in God and an inner strength, overflowing with focused determination. Never, never, never underestimate the power of prayer. Regardless of your philosophy of life, what religious order you may subscribe to, or what your most deep seated beliefs may be about how the universe was created, here is the simple truth: God loves you more than you will ever know.
I’m not talking about belonging to a certain religious path, or going to temple or church on a regular basis, or putting a designated amount of money in the church collection plate. What I am talking about is real meat and potatoes. The basic essential thing that you need to know, in the deepest chambers of your heart, mind and soul: God loves you more than you will ever know.
In early September of 1969, I turned 16 and began my junior year at Boonton High School. I had just spent over one year of my life, beginning in June of 1968, mowing the lawn, raking leaves and trimming hedges for Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Every Saturday morning, I would show up in the parking lot of Thorpe Hall, next to the chapel, and Mr. King, the church Sexton, would tell me what yard work needed to be done. I was putting forth this hard working effort, as my Eagle Scout Service Project.
But after taking swimming classes, every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, during the Summer of 1969, in an effort to earn the Swimming Merit Badge, my Merit Badge Counselor
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In large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and pumpkin or squash; saute 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Mix in lemongrass and curry paste. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add coconut milk, fish sauce and tomatoes; mix thoroughly. Add shrimp and salmon; cook until done. Serve with rice and lime quarters. Sprinkle with cilantro. (Family Features)
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“When I give my presentations on “What makes magic, magic?” I emphasize five key elements: Mystery, Action, Gratification, Possibility, and Sound, abbreviated as MAGPS.
“These are the elements I use during presentations to corporate audiences. I would attend meetings and teach people how to incorporate showmanship into their work. When I looked up the word "showman" in the dictionary, it lacked the definition I required. I remember people advising me to add more showmanship, but there wasn't much information in the library on the topic. The existing world defined showmanship in terms of horses, suggesting one should dress up their horse and make it look good..
One person even adopted the definition Wisch had created for himself. “Nowa-
days, my definition is used in the dictionary: Showmanship is the quality of performance that creates and sustains dramatic interest. I used to dress up as P.T. Barnum because he was one of the greatest showmen. I read books about Muhammad Ali, P.T. Barnum, and other influential figures to understand their methods of creating showmanship.
“I've had many memorable performances over the
years, including for the Mets and Yankees in their locker rooms, in 1986.
Wisch lectured on Slydini's methods and techniques, along with his own, to thousands of magicians across 74 cities in the United States and Canada between 1976 and 1978.
Wisch is the only person Slydini authorized to lecture on his original routines and techniques. Their close relationship has been celecont. on page 27
ayor John Driesse cut the Ribbon today for the above new business. The Owners are Andrew & Joanne Marino. They are located at 679 Route 23S Pompton Plains. The Store carries various Bird Supplies perfect for the Backyard Birding hobbyist.
How to Prepare for a Lengthy Renovation Project
Home renovations can increase resale value and outfit spaces to make them more accommodating to residents. Homeowners interested in remodeling projects understand that such undertakings are often a lengthy process. But the time spent waiting often is well worth it when the work is done and the finished product looks just as homeowners imagined.
Depending on the scope and scale of a project, home renovations can take anywhere from a day or two for minor cosmetic changes to nine months for a major project. The lender RenoFi says projects like remodeling a kitchen or bathroom have a lot of moving parts, including plumbing and electrical work, structural changes, flooring, and installation of appliances. Due to that complexity, such projects may take six to 12 weeks. A home addition can take months. Homeowners weary of such lengthy undertakings can implement strategies to make conditions at home more manageable.
• Get a rough estimate from contractors so that you can budget accordingly. A project will go nowhere without proper funding. Get detailed estimates that include labor and building materials. Then start saving and stash money away for the project so you’re not caught off-guard later on.
• Clear out clutter. Remove any extraneous items from the room or rooms that will be remodeled. Although it will be an added expense, it is a good idea to rent a storage unit or have a storage pod placed in the driveway or yard for the duration of the project. Move items that will not be needed into the unit. This will get them out of the way and protect them from damage.
• Consider starting in warm weather. Contractors will be going in and out of the home each day, and doors and windows may need to be propped open. Schedule a project during those months when temperatures are more comfortable. If the project involves limited access to the kitchen to cook, utilizing an outdoor grill or kitchen is much easier when the weather is pleasant.
• Stay with relatives. While some people have no issues living in a residence during a renovation, others may find the work simply too inconvenient or distracting to be around. Time away from the property can help manage stress, and prevent kids, pets and others from getting in the way of work.
• Safeguard sensitive items. Take inventory of items in the home and catalog them for insurance purposes. This way you’re covered in the case of damage or theft. Remove documents, like birth certificates, passports, insurance policies, and other private papers, and keep them in a safety deposit box or fireproof safe.
Home renovations may stretch on for weeks or months. However, with adequate preparation, homeowners can see such projects through without facing too much adversity.
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their methods of creating showmanship.
“I've had many memorable performances over the years, including for the Mets and Yankees in their locker rooms in 1986.”
Wisch studied with Slydini for seven years, taking more than 120 lessons during that period.
“After 120 lessons with Tony, I developed a profound love and admiration for him, not only as a magician but also as a person and friend. It is an honor for me to present his lectures and share what I admire most about Tony Slydini.”
Wisch is the only person Slydini allowed to lecture on his original routines and techniques. Their close relationship has been celebrated and documented extensively within the magic community.
"The Slydini Legacy" is a series of detailed articles by Wisch that not only showcases Slydini’s magic but also highlights Wisch's unique bond with his friend, teacher, and mentor.
From 1997 to 2005, I co-founded The International Conservatory of Magic (ICOM). One of my contributions to the site was "Slydini - The Legacy," a series of thirty-four monthly articles published from September 1997 to December 2000.
“Now, 22 years later, I am opening them up to the broader magic community. Over the coming months, I will be posting selected installments for you to read. As Slydini's only officially authorized student to lecture or teach his magic, I am excited and thrilled to bring this to the magic audience. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
Wisch is a recognized pioneer in the study of showmanship. He spent three years researching the careers of P.T. Barnum, George M. Cohan, Muhammad Ali, and Harry Houdini to discover what made them such great showmen. He developed and applied their common success principles into a one-man show, "The Magic Word is Showmanship," which he presented throughout the 1980s to sales and marketing divisions of many Fortune 500 companies, including IBM, Pfizer, M&M Mars, Minolta, Minwax, Delta, and Johnson & Johnson.
Wisch has since performed thousands of shows for parties, project graduations and
corporations and lectured over 600 times all over the United States and Canada. He performs regularly in the New York
“Approaching a person to do close-up magic is an art. When you are a hired performer (as many who read these blogs currently are and aspire to be) it is your job to approach the spectator.”
Magician-author Karl Fulves wrote that Slydini was the most influential figure in 20th-century Close-Up Magic. His theories, use of psychology, and misdirection created natural magic of the highest order, making his performances akin to real magic. “That sentiment," said former television talk show host Dick Cavett, "is the one most commonly expressed by anyone having the opportunity to actually see this great magician perform.
“During my 52-year career, I have had the honor of lecturing more than 600 times for my fellow colleagues in magic. I am always thrilled to share something they might be able to use in their routines, development, or learning.
Wisch is the only person Slydini gave permission to lecture on his original routines and techniques. Slydini's close relationship with Wisch has been widely written about and lauded within the magic community.
The Slydini Legacy is a series of in-depth articles written by Wisch that highlights the magic of Slydini and his special relationship with the man who was his friend, teacher, and mentor.
“When performing on a stage or platform, one of the biggest challenges is looking confident and feeling comfortable simultaneously. Beginner performers often overlook the importance of effectively using their legs and feet. There is nothing more disheartening than realizing too late during a performance that you haven't spent enough time considering how to stand and move. This is a sobering experience, and I know because I've been there!
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made this flight 110 years before the Wright brothers first powered flight in 1903.
Even the majestic eagles that glided over the countryside of New Jersey were dwarfed by this apparition that skimmed the treetops and gently settled down into a pasture.
To cover the cost of his trip Blanchard began charging five dollars apiece, an astronomical sum of money in those days. However, on the day of his trip, speculators crowded into the nearby space to watch the event unfold.
As this huge round ball with a wicker basket hanging below the balloon approached the Earth the farmer below must have been shacking in his boots at the shear terror he was feeling. He dropped his tools and rushed across the field through thickets and brambles toward the landing spot.
Blanchard was no stranger to balloons. His best-known accomplishment to date was t0 be the first ever to fly across the English Channel in 1785. The quest to conquer the channel continued through the early days of flight. When powered flight became popular several men attempted to cross the English Channel and lost their lives. French man Louis Bleriot was the first human to survive such a flight in 1909. He was followed by Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly the Channel, in 1912.
In the morning right after a typical American breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, corn bread and black coffee Blanchard headed for the takeoff point, he was ready to fly. Blanchard began preparation for his hot air balloon ascension. Throughout the morning cannons were fired. As
they approach the takeoff hour a band began to play.
A large crowd had gathered in the yard of the Walnut Street prison, in Philadelphia. Since Philadelphia was at the time the capital of the newly formed states, and President George Washington was present.
One of the reasons to hold the ascension inside the prison walls was to give the paying customers a front row seat and keep the unpaid people away from this event. The French ambassador was also present for the historic event. Washington wrote a note and handed it to Blanchard in the prison yard. The crowd was excited to see not only Blanchard but the President as well to watch a great event. The letter the American said was a note to whom ever Blanchard first came across upon landing.
As his balloon rose, Blanchard could see the swiftly running Delaware river below him and he must have both wondered and concerned that below him was either fame or a bad outcome. He also wondered at the beauty of the countryside below him.
Washington’s letter of guarantee of safe passage seems to have vanished. Too bad. The first air mail in American history would have been worth a fortune to collectors.
As the balloon rose, he began the tasks that the scientist had requested. The scientist wanted samples of air, the use magnets for testing and capturing air in the bottle, and recording his pulse. Less than an hour later (41 minutes) the balloon, encouraged by friendly breezes landed in a pasture in Deptford County, New Jersey.
It was a moment that even this uneducated farmer could recognize as history-making. As he watched the huge cov-
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The farmer was later to confirm that the event actually did happen. The daring young Blanchard the French balloonist who had just completed the first manned flight in the western hemisphere.
It was a delicate moment. The balloonist shouted a welcome in a foreign language. The farmer did not understand, and Blanchard showed him a letter which he might just as well not have seen in any language because the farmer could not understand.
No such event could have gone unnoticed in this tiny community of Deptford, where he landed. Within minutes the two were joined by neighbors. The people were curious, and more neighbors rushed to the scene. Suddenly a man showed up waving a pistol.
But there was no violence. Fortunately. the armed man had the ability to read and write and he triumphantly announce that the letter was from none other than President George Washington.
In Blanchard’s handwriting in his journal, he wrote a description of the moment.
“‘In the midst of profound silence, it was read with a loud and audible voice. How dear the name of Washington is to these people. With such eagerness they gave me all possible assistance in consequence of his recommendation”.
The welcome party learned that the balloonist had traveled from Philadelphia, more than 15 miles away, and in less than an hour. The dangerous trip would have taken three or four hours by carriage or horse back through to the rushing Delaware river.
After his record-setting flight the diminutive Frenchman was able to support himself and his family using his fleet of balloons for the next eight years. Blanchard had triumphed in America with his first ever flight to New Jersey, but frustration followed. He was never able to raise enough money to support another flight in America and he decided to go back the France.
While on a flight over Paris, tragedy struck, in 1808. Blanchard suffered a heart attack in flight and fell unconscious in his gondola. His balloon landed roughly on its own and amazingly, Blanchard was uninjured in the fall. But his health declined rapidly after the attack, and he died in Paris on March 7, 1808.
The place where Jean Pierre Blanchard landed near Bib Tinder Creek in Deptford Township, is marked by a bronze plaque which proclaims that his epic aerial voyage in 1793 brought the age of flight to America and the Garden State.
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Counselor failed me. However, he took it one step further. In front of about 20 other scouts, he told me that I was wasting his time. That I would never be a good enough swimming to earn the Swimming Merit Badge.
To say that I was devastated, is an understatement. You see, back in 1969, a scout was required to earn the Swimming Merit Badge in order to become an Eagle Scout. I was crushed, hurt and defeated. That night, after being humiliated by Merit Badge Counselor, Dad had a serious talk with me in my bedroom. I had been sitting at my little desk, after supper, crying my
Precious Moment...Assistant Scoutmaster Jack Floyd pinned my Eagle Scout medal to my scout uniform. Dad stood by me, while Assistant Scoutmaster Andrew Janosko stood by Dad.
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When the Tide.. cont. from page 36 eyes out. Dad came into my bedroom and told me not to give up. To never, ever give up.
My father was a longdistance truck driver. He was tough as nails, with a heart of gold. I will never forget his moment in time. As I sat at my desk, tears flowing down my cheeks, Dad put his right hand upon my left shoulder. Dad prayed for God to comfort my heart. Dad also prayed that I would find the inner strength to keep trying to earn my Swimming Merit Badge.
What unfolded in the weeks ahead, back in September of 1969, was nothing short of a miracle. I joined the Paterson YMCA and began taking swimming lessons in their heated, indoor pool. A young woman named Lisa was my swimming teacher. Aside from my Monday evening class, Lisa saw that I needed personal instruction to become a good swimmer. For about two months, Lisa and I would meet at the
Paterson YMCA indoor pool and Lisa would personally teach me the basic elements to be a good swimmer.
Lisa was in her sophomore year at Paterson State College. Simply put, I adored her. I convinced Lisa to sign up as a Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badge Counselor. Lisa had a very kind and compassionate heart, but she was also all so tough on me. I truly earned both of those merit badges. By September of 1970, I had earned the Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badges.
I was never to see dear, sweet, kind Lisa ever again.
In December of 1970, Boy Scout Troop 170 held a big dinner in my honor, when I was pinned an Eagle Scout.
I believe, without a doubt, God placed it into Lisa’s heart to help me, to teach me, to guide me to become a fairly good swimmer. Where my first Swimming Merit Badge Counselor saw me as a hopeless case, God brought Lisa into my life, to help me
become a good swimmer. Whatever challenges you are facing, no matter how dark it may look, regardless of how much the tides have turned against you, please know that God loves you more than you will ever know. God will bring someone into your life, to help you climb out of the well, no matter how deep it may be. God will guide you to find the inner strength to fight back and once again, ride the wild horse on the open prairie. You were created by a most loving God. Never, ever give up! Never surrender! Never give into feelings of hopelessness. Never give up hope! Always remember, God loves you more than you will ever know! Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He has had two books published. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@ gmail.com.
