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Randolph Native Rescues Helene Victim Live on TV

By Megan Roche ob Van Dillen, a member of FOX Weather’s team, recently became a hero to an Atlanta family after saving a mother on her way home from work during Hurricane Helene.

Van Dillen, who grew up in Randolph, recalled traveling frequently to his family’s shore house in Lavallette. While at the shore house, Van Dillen always enjoyed surfing and in order to figure out how the waves were going to be on any given day, he always had to pay attention to meteorology. But it was Hurricane Gloria that left its mark on him.

“I’ve always been fascinated with weather. I remember during the mid80’s and Hurricane Gloria was coming up and we got out of school for it. I was in Randolph Intermediate School at the time and my dad took me down to the shore where we had to board up our house. I remember being so excited, even though I wasn’t completely sure what a hurricane was or what it meant, but I started getting into weather more and more and it really was Hurricane Gloria that pushed me into meteorology,” Van Dillen said.

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“I was a hair away from going for my masters in meteorology and a little TV station in Utica gave me a call and said ‘we’d like you to be our meteorologist Monday through Friday for our 5 to 11 pm newscasts’ and I just went for it,” Van Dillen said.

From Utica and Syracuse, New York to Charlotte, North Carolina, Van Dillen spent 20 years at CNN Headline News in Atlanta before landing at FOX Weather in New York City.

During Hurricane Helene, Van Dillen was covering the storm from Atlanta, Georgia for FOX Weather. As Van Dillen geared up and headed out to the streets, nothing could have prepared him to become somewhat of a first

responder.

“I was down at Peachtree Creek, which is north of Atlanta, and this creek always floods out. I figured it would be a good place to go because the flooding was going to be pretty bad.

I knew it was going to be bad, but I didn’t think it was going to be as bad as it was.

The flood covered the entire road and it was at least 4 and a half feet deep. As I’m lining up to do my first ever live shot for FOX and Friends, and I turned around and I hear a lady screaming,” Van Dillen said.

Van Dillen and his photographer were the only people around.

“I put my microphone down and I called 911 because you’re supposed to leave it to the professionals but the professionals were just tied up. I tried to yell out to her that I had called

911 and that they were on their way but her screams got louder. I realized finally that the rescuers weren’t going to come in time. I put everything down and waded into the water and picked her up and brought her back to shore,” Van Dillen said.

Van Dillen, who grew up surfing and has a decent knowledge of water safety, still was worried about what might have been in the water or the current pulling him under.

“I just put all my worries aside and I knew I could make it to her. I just did it,” Van Dillen said.

The woman he rescued swapped information with him and the two remain in contact.

“We’re friends at this point and our families have merged,” Van Dillen says.

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Jim McConnell – 50 Years of Caring for Others

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By Henry M. Holden ames (Jim) McConnell is a senior member of the Randolph Rescue Squad since 1974. He has seen the worst and the best citizens of Randolph, and no one can tell his story better than he can.

“I lived in Newark until I was 13 and then my family moved about three blocks to East Orange, where I lived until I joined the Air Force when I was 18. I stayed in until I was 22. While I was in the Air Force they taught me how to be aa airplane mechanic.”

After four years in the Air Force McConnell received an Honorable Discharge and joined the Randolph Rescue Squad. “I don’t remember the actual date that I join the rescue squad, but it was the second Sunday in March in 1974. (March 10, 1974.) “I did not join the reserves after the Air Force. In retrospect I should have joined the National Guard, but I didn’t. I would’ve been retired years ago with a nice pension if I did.”

While he was still living in East Orange he noticed there were air raid wardens in the next town over. At that time, air raid wardens were a fading vestige of World War II. “We still had them back in the late sixties. They had been used to monitor the homes if there was an alert, and make sure the residents were keeping any interior lightning from leaking on the street. I decided I wanted to be one, so I took the first aid class they required.

“One of the things I had to do to be a warden was take the American Red Cross training, a first aid class. Back in

those days the American Red Cross who was the sponsor for almost everything dealing with first aid. “They had a green book, a white book and a red book. I think I picked the green book and pass the test. Then for about three months I was basically a goffer and just showed up.

“My original certification that I had had expired, so I had to be re-trained to standards of the Red Cross. I had to take the course and the training all over again. I was there three months and my certification had expired so it took me another three or four months to get re-certified to the Red Cross requirements to be a Red Cross first aider.

“I had a good experience, sharing the mechanical knowledge I had learned in the Air Force with the older senior members.

After I got my Red Cross certification, I started to be active with the squad.

Back then we had a basic ambulance arrangement in 1974. The rescue squad was in business for about 10 years when I joined.

“The ambulance we had was basically a truck with a hood on it. I remember we had an old suction machine, and just the basic instruments, nothing fancy. We had what they would today call basic life equipment. It was old-fashioned because compared to what we do today. What we did 50 years ago could not be any further apart.

“Today we have defibrillators, oxygen, we have high tech suction machines, and we have all kinds of splints and bandages.

“The kids today are smarter and much better and more extensively trained than we were. They are much more rounded, and they can do more. Back in 1974 EMTs were just being formed.

“Now what they do is splinting, bandaging and treating.

Depending on where you live in New Jersey, the EMTs can give certain injections. That was a big step forward.

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continued from page 4 riding an ambulance created some issues.

“They were starting to give m to give me problems so, I decided to let the younger kids ride the truck. I did it for over 25 years.”

In those 25+ years McConnell was witnessed to many injuries. “I remember fondly helping to deliver two brand new babies. That was a very humble experience.

To see the goodness of delivering not one but two of God’s miracles.”

There were also some terrible accidents.

“I remember one terrible car accident.

There was a young driver who was turning the corner of Dover Chester Road and Morris Turnpike at a very high speed. The driver lost control and hit a cyclone fence. He hit the pipe on the upper part of the fence. The fence went through the windshield, through his neck and out the back of his neck. He lived through it. It missed his spinal cord, and he lost part of his nose, broke his jaw lost some teeth, cut, his tongue up, and made a real mess of his face. It was New Year’s Day, and he was drinking, He We couldn’t fix him on the spot or get the pipe removed so we could not do much for him there. So, we took him to the

hospital with the pipe still in him. He was 17 or 18 he should not have been drinking.

Later he was seen riding around town with his face all bandaged up. I will never ever forget that accident, I think he is still alive today.

Another case that I remember this woman in our township who had cancer.

She was having a rough time of it. When I got to her house, she recognized me and she said, Oh Jim, I’m so glad you’re here. I need some help” she said.

“I said I’m here. What can we do for you? There wasn’t much we could do for her because she was in the end stage of cancer. She reached out for me to hold her hand, so I sat on the side of the bed and held her hand.” She went out in good hands, someone said.

Often people will judge the circumstances. “It’s not a question of which one was more important. I’ve had a lot of good calls. But one is never better that another or one more important an another.

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Plaque Dedicated at Historic Friends Meeting House in Randolph

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orris County Commissioners, Randolph municipal officials, and members of the Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association gathered this past weekend at the Historic Randolph Friends Meeting House for a Morris County Historic Preservation Trust plaque dedication ceremony.

Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers and Deputy Director Stephen Shaw presented the black-andbronze Morris County Historic Preservation Trust plaque to Margaret Steneck, who served as president of the Randolph Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association from 1985 to 2008 and whose ancestors were part of the original Quaker community.

“The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund has invested nearly $700,000 in preservation dollars into this building, and it’s been a phenomenal program,” said Deputy Director Shaw, liaison to the Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board. “It’s our honor to present this plaque to an original descendent.”

The 1758 Randolph Meeting House is the oldest wood-frame meeting house in New Jersey still in its original location and condition. For more than a century,

it served as the center of religious and social life for the Randoph-area Quaker community. Dr. Nicholas Steneck, President of the Randolph Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association, provided a presentation on the building’s construction and restoration.

The cemetery, which has been in continuous use since 1758, contains the burials of many early settlers of the northwest New Jersey Highlands, including anti-slavery organizer Jacob Lundy Brotherton and Randolph Township’s namesake Hartshorn Fitz Randolph.

“History is core to who we are and our identity as Morris County, which is the Crossroads of the Revolution. What has enabled us to be here today is the sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom,” said Director Myers. “Commissioner Shaw and I are honored to be leading the effort from the commissioners’ perspective for the semi-quincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the country.”

Since 2004, a total of $690,745, in funding has been provided through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund for preservation work on the building and cemetery. The funding includes the 2007 Annex project and a 2019 grant for

Inside the fully restored Friends Meeting House in Randolph. (l-r) Randolph Mayor Christine Carey, Dr. Nicholas Steneck, Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw, Commissioner Director Christine Myers and Margaret Steneck.

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Survey and refurbish the cemetery, restoring its 18th century landscaping Expand the Annex to provide additional meeting, display, and storage space and updated, accessible facilities “Descendants have kept this building standing since the late 19th century when the last of the original Quakers died. They realized they needed an association to keep it going so they established it,” said Margaret Steneck. “If Morris County and the state of New Jersey had not stepped in in the 1980s, this building would have fallen down, and we are deeply indebted for that support.”

The taxpayer-funded Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund has preserved more than 120 structures, dedicating about $50 million since its inception 21 years ago.

“The dollars are coming from the taxpayers, but the taxpayers overwhelmingly support these efforts. Every time we go to them to get one of these projects approved, they pass by a three-to-one margin,” Shaw said.

“Thank you to the county and the taxpayers for contributing these funds and thank you for taking good care of this beautiful place and to preserve our history,” said Randolph Mayor Christine Carey, who was accompanied by fellow Randolph Councilmember Lou Nisivoccia.

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November Highlights Children’s Grief Awareness by Supporting Families

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By Cheryl Conway ovember kicks off the holiday season where families gather and spend time together, and while for many it can be a joyous occasion, for others facing the loss of a loved one, the happy may be missing from their table.

Hence, why November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month and the third Thursday of each November is recognized as Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the impact of grief on children and need to support those who have experienced loss.

Originated in 2008 in Pennsylvania as a collaboration between the Highmark Caring Place and students from local schools, the day was created in response to students’ desire to bring attention to the struggles of their grieving classmates, explains Annette Mendez of Mt.

Olive, Training & Curriculum Manager at Good Grief, a non-profit grief support center for children and families.

The day is observed annually on the third Thursday of November, which is the Thursday before Thanksgiving in the United States. This year, the day falls on Nov. 21.

“The timing of the day is intentional, as the holiday season can be a difficult time for grieving children and families,” says Mendez.

Some families do not know where to turn when faced with grief. The good news is there are organizations out there that can help! One of those organizations is Good Grief, with support centers in Morristown and Princeton.

“Everyone’s grief is unique, but we encourage people to find support, community, and connection in ways that work best for them,” says Mendez who

has been working at Good Grief this past year. “They don’t need to navigate this experience alone.”

Her role at Good Grief is to collaborate with school districts and organizations throughout New Jersey on the implementation and delivery of grief informed workshops and professional development.

“As part of the Good Grief Schools Initiative team, I provide workshops and training on how to build resilience within the grief community and how to grow from adversity,” she says.

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We strive to shrink this big elephant in the room into something that is not as difficult to address.”

With 20 years of helping families, Good Grief has served 1,000 individuals each year in its centers, Mendez notes. Since 2018, it has partnered with 380 schools and has trained 20,391 individuals in Good Grief Schools.

For most of the organization’s history, it has been providing peer support programs to grieving children and families starting at 3 years old through young

adulthood. In recent years, its work has expanded through education and advocacy to provide training, curriculum, and resources to schools, hospitals and healthcare, the funeral industry, corporations, and other spaces to empower professionals, parents, and the broader community to support the needs of children and families facing loss.

Since November is designated as Children’s Grief Awareness, Good Grief will be hosting a free community webinar in honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Day. It will be sharing a lesson plan and activity that participants can take back to their schools or clients.

It will also have a t-shirt campaign through bonfire, https://www.bonfire.com/ goodgrief-2024/; a portion of the proceeds will go to Good Grief.

“We also have our

annual Gala coming up in November in Princeton, as well as two 5ks,” adds Mendez. In addition to that, educators can reach out at education@good-grief.com if they are interested in any professional development opportunities not only for their staff but for parents and caregivers as well.

“We have monthly community webinars that are free to the public, they are conducted via zoom, recorded and then uploaded to our Youtube page,” she adds.

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continued from page 10 highlighted, Good Grief is a year-long center and community support is always welcome.

“Getting the word out,” is paramount, she says.

“Come visit us, we have open houses periodically,” says Mendez. “Spread the word, tell people about us. Tell your neighbor whose child may have lost a pet recently, tell a friend who you know is dealing with grief.

Reach one teach one is my motto.”

Mendez explains why her work at Good Grief is so important.

“I am deeply passionate about this organization’s purpose because I believe that grief is a universal experience that touches all of us at some point in our lives,” shares Mendez. “Many children and families struggle silently with their feelings, often feeling isolated and misunderstood. I have a profound empathy for those navigating the difficult landscape of grief, and I recognize how crucial it is to create a safe space for them to express their emotions.

“By fostering open conversations and encouraging emotional expression, we can help individuals understand that their feelings are valid and shared,” she continues.

“This organization plays a vital role in guiding families through their grief journeys, and I am inspired to contribute to this mission, helping to ensure that no one feels alone in their struggle “Whenever I tell people what I do for a living, they often respond with, ‘Oh, that’s so sad,’” adds Mendez. “However, I always emphasize that I truly love my job. While it is indeed heartbreaking to think about a child in grief, it is equally rewarding to witness the joy of children visiting our centers, knowing they are embraced fully and unconditionally, regardless of where they are in their grieving process. They are not broken, and there’s no need to fix them. Our role is to listen, provide support, and remind others that grief can be a positive experience, hence our name Good Grief.”

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Archdiocese of Newark to Celebrate 31st Annual Blue Mass Honoring Active, Fallen Police

he Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the 31st Annual Blue Mass honoring the dedication and sacrifices of New Jersey law enforcement personnel on Thursday, November 7, at 10 a.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will preside over the Mass, which will be attended by law enforcement officers of all faiths representing federal, state, county, and municipal departments and agencies.

They will be joined by the families of the deceased being recognized as well as multiple police honor guard units, bagpipers, and drummers. Numerous community members — including several high-ranking public officials — will also be present to show their support.

“The Blue Mass is a reminder of the sacrifices police officers make, but it’s also a chance for the community to come together in prayer, reflection, and unity,” said Lieutenant Christopher Whiting of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, who is co-chairman of this year’s Blue Mass. “In a time when law enforcement faces numerous challenges, this event

is an opportunity to bridge divides and reinforce the support that officers need, both spiritually and from the public. The Mass serves as a powerful reminder that the work they do impacts everyone, and they deserve our appreciation and respect year-round.”

This year’s Blue Mass will pay tribute to nine local police officers who died in the line of duty within the past few years, including many who succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses: New Jersey State Police Trooper Marcellus E. Bethea, Sayreville Police Captain William Gawron, Elizabeth Police Sergeant Michael “Zini” Kurinzi, Port Authority Police Captain Richard L. Ruiz Sr., Port Authority Police Captain John M. Collins, Port Authority Police Officer David J. Lee, Port Authority Police Officer Anthony J. Mezzacappa, Port Authority Police Officer John M. Cortazzo, and New Jersey Transit Police Inspector Robert Noble.

Additionally, Millburn Police Officer Luke Lyons and Fairfield Police Detective James Ciampi — two police officers who passed away outside of duty — will be recognized for their years of commitment to law enforcement.

“The officers being honored this

Police officers from throughout New Jersey will converge on Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart to celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of law enforcement during the Archdiocese of Newark’s 31st Annual Blue Mass on Thursday, November 7, 2024. (Photo by Archdiocese of Newark/ Julio Eduardo Herrera)

year were individuals dedicated to their profession, embodying courage, selflessness, and a deep sense of duty,” Whiting said. “They always put the safety of others above their own, and they were highly respected within their departments and communities. Their passing is a

profound loss, but their legacy of service and sacrifice will be remembered and celebrated during the Mass.”

For more information on the Blue Mass, contact Vincent Nardone and William Schievella at 1-800-427-7651 or bluemass@ embarqmail.com.

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Local Community Unites to Commemorate Attack on Israel

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By Cheryl Conway ore than one year has passed since the October 7 Hamas led attack on Israel, and rather than forget, the local community is finding light, hope and compassion.

About 50 people from Mt. Olive, Washington Twp., Roxbury and other surrounding areas gathered at 7 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center in Flanders to commemorate the attack, to honor those whose lives were lost, remember the horrific day and unite as a people. Rabbi Yaacov Shusterman organized the hour-long event—Light Over Darkness— to memorialize victims of the October 7 massacre of last year.

“This was the worst antisemitic attack since the Holocaust,” says Shusterman. “We always have to remember and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

At the event, different people from the community spoke and candles were lit to remember the day when Hamas and several other Palestinian nationalist militant groups launched coordinated armed incursions from the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Envelope of southern Israel. The attack coincided with Simchat Torah, the Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.

The memorial event included prayers, a candle lighting ceremony, poetry and speeches read by Jewish teenagers and members of the community of various age groups who read the biographies of some of the hostages, describes Shusterman.

He also spoke.

“365 days, an entire year has gone by since that day

when our worlds changed forever,” recites Shusterman.

“We witnessed the unthinkable—the brutal loss of innocent lives, families torn apart, and a pain so deep that words can barely express it.

“We cannot stop thinking about the 101 innocent people still held captive in the darkness of tunnels beneath Gaza; the over 20,000 rockets and missiles fired at Israel, and the hundreds of thousands still displaced from their homes,” he adds.

“For many of us the pain remains so raw and so real,” he continues. “Yet, amid this silence, something remarkable has emerged. The heart of our people, the Jewish nation is showing its true beauty. We see acts of kindness and strength that reflect the essence of who we are. Communities are coming together like never before, strangers are embracing each other with love and support.

We see those who refuse to let despair win, who rise with hope, compassion, and a fierce commitment to one another.

“We hope for peace in the region and that the people of Israel live with serenity,” adds Shusterman.

One attendee, Scott Sclar of Succasunna, attended the event in order “to pay homage to those negatively affected by the unfortunate situation unfolding in the Middle East,” he shares.

While the event was to memorialize a tragic day, Sclar walked away with some positive light.

“My main takeaway was that it is important to stay positive and look at the bright side of things even in dark times,” says Sclar. “To dance for a bright future instead of

cry over a troublesome past. I learned that throughout history the Jewish people have always been ostracized but have always been able to rise above.”

He was grateful that he was able to attend such a meaningful event.

“I am pleased that I attended because it allowed me to reflect on my ancestral history and remember where I came from,” says Sclar. “It was great to see a sense of community and everyone coming together for a common cause.”

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Post Office Says Good-bye to Dekleine after 42 Years

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By Elsie Walker t 3:15pm, on September 28th, Bobby Dekleine finished his career at the Landing Post Office in Roxbury. He retired after 42 years with the postal service, having worked at the same location all of those years. He noted that those he worked with at Celebrating 50 Years

the Landing Post Office are like a second family to him.

Family is a thread that runs through Dekleine’s history with the Landing Post Office and his plans for retirement.

Dekleine, of Denville, previously lived in Hopatcong. Growing up, his parents had a box at the Landing Post Office, and he would come in there with

them. When it came time to decide on a career, his dad gave him some advice.

His dad worked at Picatinny and suggested going into government work. “My dad said it is a good job if you can get in,” Dekleine shared.

The younger Dekleine took and passed the test to work for the post office. He was interviewed by the man

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whose son would later be his co-worker. That son, Bob Hand, and Dekleine worked together for 40 years. They were known by Landing Post Office customers as the two Bobs: “Big Bob” (Hand) and “Bobby” (Dekleine).

Dekleine was a carrier for the first three years of his postal career. He delivered mail all over Landing. When an opportunity came to work behind the counter, he took it and had been assisting customers with a smile ever since. Interacting with the customers was his favorite part of the job. Although you might get the occasional grumpy customer, Dekleine noted that “most people are genuinely nice.”

What Dekleine will miss the most about working at the post office is his post office family: “I’ll miss Bob [Hand] and Roxanne

[Carbonelli],” he shared. A tight knit group, they’d go together to see Roxanne’s son at Rutgers play football.

Dekleine noted of those who have worked there that “Everyone here always got along. For years, we would have Christmas parties at one of our houses and everyone would attend.

We got together to play softball in Port Morris Park, and we even played the Succasunna Post Office in football once”. Some of his favorite memories are of getting together for the retirement parties of fellow postal workers. Now, it was Dekleine’s turn. He noted it was just time to move on.

What are Dekleine’s retirement plans? His wife, who works in the IT area of the Parsippany school system, has one year left before retirement.

DeKleine will be busy fixing

up their house, as when she retires, they plan to move down south. Meanwhile, he and his wife like to bike.

Also, with the time he now has, he can do a few things he might not otherwise get to do. He will accompany his 14 year-old grandson to Minnesota; his grandson’s hockey team (7th in the nation) will be playing the 3rd in the nation. For Thanksgiving, Dekleine will be travelling to Louisiana to see his daughter who is expecting a baby.

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Operation Christmas Child

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By Elsie Walker an a shoebox change a child’s life?

An Operation Christmas Child box can. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an organization which reaches out to needs around the world. Through Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child drive, shoeboxes with small items like toys, pencils, pads, and other things are collected and given out to needy, many times forgotten, children internationally. A local church in the country delivers the boxes and makes a connection with the children.

November 18-25 is the collection week for this year’s Operation Christmas Child boxes and several local churches are acting as drop-off locations. For more information on Operation Christmas Child, ages of children, what to put in a box, suggested postage donation and the drop-off locations and times, visit www. samaritanspurse.org and scroll down its homepage to Operation Christmas Child.

There are drop-off locations in Roxbury, Mt. Arlington, Oak Ridge, Livingston, Wayne, Washington, and more. Recently, some of the coordinators at drop-off locations and a participant talked about the program.

Amanda Blewitt, of Stanhope, is the Dropoff Team Leader at The Ledgewood Baptist Church in Roxbury. Blewitt talked about what inspired her to be involved in Operation Christmas Child.

“The first thing that drew me to Operation Christmas Child was being able to give children who had nothing a gift for Christmas in Jesus’ name.

However, this has grown to such a deeper meaning.

Many of these children are unseen, unheard, and feel insignificant in this world.

Most of these children don’t have any belonging that is

their own, and they certainly have never received a gift before. Receiving a gift for the very first time lets them know that they are seen; and they are loved by God, and they are not forgotten,” she shared.

The Port Morris United Methodist Church, in Roxbury, has participated in Operation Christmas Child for several years. This year, it is partnering with the Millbrook United Methodist Church, Randolph, in putting together boxes. A former pastor and his wife introduced the church to the project. The pair were from Bulgaria and had received boxes and passed them out at an orphanage there, making a connection with the children. The children at the orphanage were not all orphans; some had family and knew that. They had been abandoned because they were sick or disabled and seen as a burden. The pastor’s wife would tell of how children receiving the boxes would take them to bed, clutching tightly to them. Since it started participating in Operation Christmas Child, the Roxbury church has tracked its boxes (which can be done online in some cases) to Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Ecuador.

“Giving children items for Christmas is a rewarding feeling. I can imagine the smiles on their faces as they open up their boxes.

I look forward every year to Operation Christmas to make a difference in their lives,” said church member Roberta Post of Roxbury.

For some, participating in Operation Christmas Child is a family affair. “I … appreciate the chance to get my children involved in something bigger than themselves. They’re both young, four and two but I find that they’re already learning so much about generosity, thoughtfulness, and love for others through

this ministry,” said Cassia Lee, of Stanhope, Central Drop-Off coordinator at the Times Square Church North Jersey in Mt. Arlington. (The Central Drop Off is where all the other Drop Off Locations in the area bring their shoebox filled cartons to load onto tractor trailers to be shipped to the Operation Christmas Child Processing Centers.)

Barbara Stopa, of Roxbury, has participated in Operation Christmas Child for 25 years. Also a member of the Times Square Church North Jersey, Stopa is the Volunteer Regional Area Coordinator for Morris, Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon Counties in NJ and Lebanon County in PA. “..what has moved me the most is hearing the true stories of young adults who received their shoeboxes as children and how much it filled them with hope and joy. With each box they are given a booklet called “The Greatest Gift” that tells them about Jesus, the great gift of all. That gift is eternal,” she said.

Blewett shared a story of an Operation Christmas Child recipient.” We recently heard from a man who received a box as a child.

He grew up in a Christian home but in a country where Christians are heavily persecuted. He was always told that Jesus is a gift, but he never knew what that meant. Everything he had ever received was completely worn down by the owners before him. He loved to write and draw, but by the time he received a pencil, it was only a small point all the way at the bottom. He would put the end of the pencil in a pen cap just to be able to hold onto it. When his pastor gave him an Operation Christmas Child shoebox and there was a brand new box of pencils inside, he finally understood what a gift was. He had done nothing to deserve this gift;

it was freely given to him. He felt like God saw him, knew what he needed, and felt a tangible expression of God’s love. “ Another story Blewett shared was of twin brothers in the Ukraine. When giving out boxes, the volunteers found they were one short.

The one brother said he would share whatever was in his box with his twin.

However, when they opened the box, they found it contained two of everything in it.

In another situation, although boxes are carefully checked along the way to their destination, a box was given out which included a shoe…just one shoe.

“Unbeknownst to every hand that has touched that box, it reached a family whose child was in an accident and only had one leg... this family was questioning God’s provision until receiving this very special box,” shared Blewett.

Last year’s Operation Christmas Child. Photo courtesy Amanda Blewett of Ledgewood Baptist Church in Roxbury.

“These children get what they need through these boxes, and most importantly they get an understanding that God sees them, He knows them, and He loves them. The toys will break, the soap, pencils, and paper will run out, but what will remain for an eternity is the hope and joy that is only found in Jesus,” she reflected.

Stopa noted that at the

Times Square Church Central Drop Off Location, they collected over 14,000 giftfilled shoeboxes for children in 2023 and have a goal to collect over 15,000 this year.

When asked what she’d like to share with the public, she said, “ I hope you will join us in bringing hope and love to 15,000 plus children around the world this year. National Collection Week is Nov 18. 25, 2024. “

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If This Be My Destiny

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By Richard Mabey Jr. s I write the words for this essay, I have become more and more acutely aware of my physical failing. For it was only two years ago, that I walked and cared for over a dozen wonderful dogs in my little community. It was common for me, to walk five or six miles a day, walking my fur-lined friends, while their mommies and daddies were away visiting their adult children. Now, when I walk around the block, I become all so winded, the chest pains prevail.

I am becoming more and more aware that it’s the ninth inning, the last scene of Act III of the play.

I have been blessed beyond my wildest imagination. My father once told me that God had given me a very precious gift, to put words down on paper. He told me that it was my job to develop it, to hone it, to fine tune it. I truly hope that I have not let my father down.

When I was two years old, my father built a little desk for me. Dad built a chalkboard onto it. My mother once told me that when I was just two years old, as she would cook supper, I would write down stories on my little desk, drawing stick figures. I never chose to be a writer, God chose for me to be a writer. I have no doubt about that.

There are too many people to thank. Without whom, I would be nothing. I would have been a piece of driftwood, bobbing up and down out in the darkness of the deep blue sea. I started writing articles for the Lincoln Park Herald, when I was 12 years old. I started writing them from a hospital bed at the Barnert Hospital in Paterson, while I was battling a case of full-blown Rheumatic Fever.

In 1971, when my friends were attending prestigious

universities, far from Lincoln Park, I humbly worked at the A&P grocery store, attended County College of Morris and wrote stories and articles for Youngtown Edition.

To Professor John Keeler, wherever you may now be, I earnestly thank you for all your kind advice. You told me to forget about writing about the great white whale, but rather to write about the little town I loved so much, the people I knew, and the old farmhouse that my Great Grandpa built.

It’s a debt I can only recognize, but never repay.

In 1977, in a small town in West Virginia, I attempted to be a successful chiropractor. But I failed miserably. I was dirt poor, had only four or five patients, wasn’t eating right and living in tight quarters of a back room of a store front office. The strep throat came and once again, I came down with Rheumatic Fever.

Returning to the old farmhouse on Mabey Lane, I fell into a deep, deep sleep. And in that deep sleep, I felt the unmistakable spiritual presence of Thomas Wolfe. And the endearing Southern gentleman, simply whispered to me, “write the stories of these people, whom you love so much.”

To all of my dear and precious readers, I share these heart-felt words. Do not ever let anyone kill your dreams.

Walk away from your harsh critics. Believe in yourself. Dig deep to find your purpose upon this earth. Always give it 110 percent. Never, ever give up. Always remember, failure is not an option. Love, love, love the people in your life.

Forgive, forgive, forgive. Never stop forgiving those who have done you wrong. Hold dear this eternal truth, love is the most powerful force in the universe. Love God with

Yours truly at two years old, writing at the desk that my dear, kind father built for me.

all your heart, mind and soul. And, love all, even unto the creatures of the forest.

Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. His second book is presently at the printer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@gmail.com.

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US Army Field Band Provides Music Across the Nation

Emily Perkins performs with the US Army Field Band, Jazz Ambassadors

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By Megan Roche ne may think that the Army is just a military institution, where everyone gets deployed and goes to war, but those people would be wrong. Members of the US Army Field Band serve as soldiers, all while playing their instruments and using their voices.

“One of the biggest things that they stress to us in the beginning is that yes, we are musicians but first and foremost you are a soldier. Every single person that you see in this unit has been through basic combat training, they signed a contract that didn’t necessarily say, ‘I’m signing up to be a musician’, we all sign up to be a soldier,” Staff Sergeant Emily Perkins said.

The Army Field Bands are made up of five different groups; the US Army Field Band, the Jazz Ambassadors, the Army Rappers, the Soldiers Chorus, and the Six-String Soldiers. Each group performs around the country, in different areas, throughout the year.

Perkins, who is a vocalist with the Jazz Ambassadors, didn’t see herself getting into the military early on in her career.

“I just really was impressed when I learned about the mission of military bands and how they serve. You get to serve your country but also get to do something that is a huge passion. For me, I was really attracted to the dual aspect of it, feeling like I was a part of something bigger than myself and wearing the uniform that heroes have worn before me, but also getting to do something that I’ve been doing since I was five or six

years old,” Perkins said.

While performing free concerts around the country is a big part of the Army Field Band’s mission, so is getting in front of youngsters and encouraging them to consider the military as part of their future.

“Everything we do is free to the American public. If a music educator wants us to come out and do a clinic with his kids, we are world class musicians that he doesn’t need to pay for us to come to do a clinic.

We’re just happy to get there and do that for these kids,” Perkins said.

Each show by each group is different but ultimately focuses on telling the story of the military through music.

“We all tell the story of our Army in our performances and really make it a point to honor our veterans in the process. It’s one of the best kept secrets and hidden gems that the Army has to offer. People don’t realize all the things that bands do and the kind of scenarios they can enter that a lot of other parts of the military can’t be involved in,” Perkins said.

In between practices, rehearsals, and a busy touring performance schedule, the members of the group still must maintain Army standards in physical readiness. They also attend briefings and seminars on issues facing today’s military.

Performance schedules for each group vary, as the Jazz Ambassadors are currently on a tour throughout the southeastern US. For more information on all the groups and to see performance schedules, visit www. armyfieldband.com.

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Morris County School of Technology Receives Grant from the Rachel Ray Foundation

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By Steve Sears enville’s Morris County School of Technology recently received a $5,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

Morris County School of Technology, which was awarded the grant once previously, is part of the Morris County Vocational School District, and is one of 40 high schools nationwide to receive the grant. The school will use the current funds this year to aid its Academy for Culinary Arts by enhancing its school-based events like the Morris County Superintendent’s Breakfast, and another breakfast hosted for Morris County Alliance Network. Funds will also be used for curriculum, getting nicer silverware and nicer cups, and to update items like serrated knives, cutting boards, and more.

“Those simple things like that really enhance the experience of a student. They are very basic things, but they greatly affect the class.” said Miguel Alfonso, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and veteran of many

restaurant establishments. He is in his seventh year as a teacher for the Academy for Culinary Arts, which annually has 16 students. “The ProStart program is actually under the National Restaurant Association, and there is a standard curriculum that ProStart gives as a guide for career technical education. Each educator has a very good framework on how to teach and what to teach in order to get a student ready for an entry level position in the hospitality industry.”

“ProStart Grow Grants are a gamechanger for many ProStart classrooms, providing the support to add crucial curriculum, equipment, and experiences for students.

We’re grateful for the partnership of The Rachael Ray Foundation, which is helping educators give their students a front row seat to all that a career in the restaurant industry offers,” said Rob Gifford, president of the NRAEF. 153 ProStart Grow Grants have been awarded in the last five years, and The Rachael Ray Foundation and the Yum-o! organization have sponsored over 260 scholarships for students who are pursuing post-secondary degrees in the restaurant

Culinary Arts students preparing for a Morris County Commissioners Office event (courtesy of Morris County School of Technology)

and hospitality industry.

“Providing Grow Grants is one of my favorite times of the year. The educators who invest their passion and energy into their classrooms are inspiring. I love to see the impact their work has on the students who graduate from ProStart with

the knowledge and excitement for the restaurant industry,” said Rachael Ray. To learn more about what the Morris County School of Technology and its Academy of Culinary Arts program offers, visit https://www.mcvts.org/programs/ culinary-arts.

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United States Army Veteran Publishes First Novel

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By Steve Sears rancine Pozner Ehrenberg knew it was time to get words between covers.

Her words.

The Randolph, New Jersey resident – a proud United States Army veteran and Vice Commander of Chester’s American Legion Post 342 - in April published her first novel, “America’s Candidate,” and in October had her first ever book signing in Mendham at Chapter One Book Store.

Ehrenberg said, “I began writing it as my New Year’s resolution in January. That is when I first started typing it, and I finished it in April. I could not believe it; I never thought I would do this or get to this point. I have never written a book before, and I had never really done anything except write a few poems as a kid. The idea of even writing a book, eventually publishing it, and having a physical copy in my hand in itself was unbelievable to me. So, to get to the point where I am actually at a store, and people are purchasing my book and asking me to sign it, is beyond anything I ever could have thought would happen for me.”

Ehrenberg, a graduate of both Rutgers Law School and the Civil Affairs Advanced Course at the JFK Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was a Major in the United States Army (she was in the military for 12 ½ years) Judge Advocate General’s Corp. During deployment in Albania as part of Operation Cornerstone, she served as the advisory liaison between civilian officials and multinational military forces. While in the Army, Ehrenberg was also company commander of the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion and served as an International Law Officer, Command Judge Advocate, and Trial Defense lawyer. Her civilian career

resume lists serving 20 years with the Supervising Deputy Attorney General, and the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Financial and Computer Crimes Bureau of the Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Criminal Justice.

Ehrenberg’s family is well-decorated with military service veterans.

She said, “My father was Francine Pozner Ehrenberg Francine Pozner in the Korean War, and my (Credit: father-in-law received the Ehrenberg) Distinguished Flying Cross in the Korean War. We also have four uncles who were in the military. We are a real military family, so there is nothing but joy and pride.”

Ehrenberg said that her career, in particular being a defense attorney in the military and then being a prosecutor as a civilian, really helped her understand not how to be a good writer, but just to be a person who sees all sides of everything.

Ehrenberg said, “You really get a perspective to be more sort of well-rounded, and just see things from all perspectives and really view the role, maybe not very narrowly, but really broadly. I really feel like every everything I have done has really lent itself to becoming a writer.”

And Ehrenberg is not finished – and there are folks who are thankful for that. She said, “I am thinking of a sequel.

The people who have read the book are almost demanding

Francine Pozner Ehrenberg’s debut novel, “America’s Candidate” (Credit: Francine Pozner Ehrenberg)

a sequel, which is wonderful. I love it when they call me up and say, ‘But you have to. You cannot just leave me hanging.

You have to write a sequel’ So, I am working on that.”

“America’s Candidate” is available at allauthor.com/ amazon/90735/. For more information, visit https:// ehrenberg1.allauthor.com/.

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Grandpa Mabey’s Last Thanksgiving

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By Richard Mabey Jr. ow, at 71, I find myself dreaming more and more about moments that I shared with my paternal grandfather, Watson Mabey. I walked the forest path with Grandpa, from the end of Mabey Lane to the tow path of the old Morris Canal, over a hundred times in my childhood and youth. During the Summer of 1965, when I was just 11 years old, Grandpa and I came across the Magnificent Buck, on one of our walks to the old Morris Canal. It was a moment that, to this day, holds a dear and precious place in my heart.

I grew up in the old Mabey Homestead, that my great grandfather, William Mabey, built in 1890. On Thanksgiving Day, Dad’s sister and seven brothers, with their spouses and children, would gather at the old farmhouse, to feast and have heart-felt fellowship.

My paternal grandmother, Bertha Mabey, would peel apples for apple pie, very early in the morning. While the women cooked in the kitchen, Dad and his brothers would gather around in the big, enclosed front porch and tell tales of deep sea fishing excursions, grand adventures of hunting, and fond remembrances of growing up together. And, in this mist of all

this, Grandpa would sit in his easy chair, in the living room, with all of his grandchildren sitting on the floor at his feet, and tell stories of working on the old Morris Canal.

There was something very different about Grandpa’s tales that he told in the morning of the Thanksgiving of 1967. I was 14 years old at the time and in my freshman year at Boonton High School. I was a sensitive boy and was gifted with a certain amount of intuition about things.

Grandpa had just had a stroke, a few months prior to that Thanksgiving Day. For all practical purposes, the stroke left his left arm almost useless. But Grandpa did his best to hide it.

Usually Grandpa would tell stories of his remembrances of working as the Chief Engineer of Incline Plane Ten East, which was located at the Towaco and Lincoln Park border, along the old Morris Canal. But this particular Thanksgiving morning, Grandpa talked a lot about Heaven. He told us that he had a good friend in Jesus. And, he talked a lot about his brother Earl, who was killed in battle in France, during World War I. Grandpa spoke of angels, how they would visit him at night time. There was a solemn, reverent quality to Grandpa’s stories, during that Thanksgiving monring of 1967. It was mixed with a bit of sadness.

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He talked of a time, when he was younger and had the giant buck lined up in the scope of his rifle, but could not find it within himself to pull the trigger. Grandpa would often say that the Majestic Buck was a true mystical beast.

We used to eat our big Thanksgiving feast at about two o’clock in the afternoon.

Grandpa always sat at the head of the dining room table and the three or four additional folding tables that were set up, from the dining room and onto the formal living room.

I remember that halfway through his Thanksgiving prayer, Grandpa began crying.

It was the one and only time that I ever saw my grandfather cry. As tears flowed down his cheeks, he asked God to bless each and every one of us at the table.

On the seventeenth of May of 1968, the angels called Grandpa Home to Heaven’s Gate. That was over 56 years ago. Since the day Grandpa passed, I don’t think a day has gone by that I haven’t thought about him.

I loved him with all my heart. Now at 71, I still mourn for my beloved grandfather. I still miss him very much. I would give up my entire collection of antique books and my whole comic book collection, to have just 10 minutes to once again talk with that dear, wonderful, kind old man.

Love those near and dear. Hold them precious in your heart. Forgive them of every wrong they may have ever done to you. Cherish every moment with the people you love and care for. For none of us have a written guarantee for tomorrow.

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Shop Morris County: Teen Entrepreneur Launches Local Business Hub

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By Cheryl Conway nyone can google a business, but how helpful could it be if all the businesses were found in one search?

Thanks to 15-year-old Giovanni DiDomenico of Parsippany consumers can check out Shop Morris County, the first Morris County guide/resource for finding local events, restaurants, news and more in Morris County. Launched on Instagram on April 1, 2023, the official website launch was June 10.

With more than 100 businesses that have registered on the website so far, Shop Morris County is becoming the one stop spot for googling businesses on one website.

“There’s a huge benefit to businesses and the consumer because anyone can google for businesses when you are on the Shop Morris County site,” says DiDomenico, 10th grader at Morris County School of Technology. “I am not aware of any websites that are Morris County-focused with the core mission of shopping and supporting local.”

DiDomenico and his father came up with his business idea two years ago when he was in eighth grade.

“I was having lunch with my father in Boonton, and my father told me that he’d been thinking of launching a Morris County Guide years ago, and I was thinking, ‘why should I wait, let’s do it!” he explains. “Then at lunch in Boonton I created the Instagram page and posted Al Aqsa Restaurant as the first ever post on Shop Morris County.”

He is very grateful for the collaboration and support by his father.

“My father has helped me a lot along the way, especially by driving me around to get to local businesses, since I am only 15 years old,” he shares.

“The cost for me to get this going was my time; to this day I put hours in every single day to grow and keep it moving,” he adds.

Hopefully, his work will pay off in other ways as he looks toward his future.

“I’ve made connections with many towns such as Randolph, Dover, Jefferson, Denville, Rockaway,” he shares.

“Over 100+ businesses have been featured either on the Shop Morris County Instagram and/or website,” he adds.

“My career plans are growing Shop Morris County and building more brands,” he says.

“My goal for the Shop Morris County initiative is to make a significant community impact and help promote shopping locally,” he says. “I also look forward to growing the Shop Morris County brand and supporting our local communities.”

A value add for visitors is “there is no cost for users/ subscribers to view content on Shop Morris County,” he says.

“This is to prioritize an enjoyable experience for the reader.”

Shop Morris County is on Facebook, Instagram and a website. https://www.instagram.com/ shopmorriscounty/ https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61559045103192 https://shopmorriscounty.com/ There are numerous ways to partner with Shop Morris County. Any interested businesses can email DiDomenico at gio@shopmorriscounty.com.

“As the owner of Shop Morris County, I am very excited to see the significant growth I’ve achieved over the past few months,” he concludes. “I am both enthusiastic and deeply grateful to be where I am today.”

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84 Albert Court $742,000

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We can help you sell your home your way. With over 1,000 total buyer and seller transactions, Doug Tucker and his team are true professionals focused on providing industry-leading service to maximize seller valuations, closed sales values and positive selling experiences.

We minimize stress by providing customized strategies aligned to our clients’ goals and preferences while providing complete process transparency.

Our partnerhip with Compass allows us to offer unique programs to our clients, with advantages ranging from exclusive listing agreements and off-market transactions to reduce intrusions, to capital for investing in renovations to maximize property value at no up-front cost to you.

Real estate goes far beyond making an offer and negotiating a price. The Tucker Team will provide you with the most comprehensive, easy and gratifying selling and buying process.

IT’S WHAT WE KNOW, WHO WE KNOW & HOW WE DO IT!

Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-EndUnit, 3 BR, 2 Baths

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142 Shady Ln $876,500 Colonial, 5 BR, 2.1 Baths

20 Trout Brook Ln $950,000 Colonial, 4 BR, 2.1Baths

29 Fairfield Av $835,000 Colonial, 4 BR, 3.1 Baths

28 Beaver Dam Rd $1,150,000 Colonial, 5 BR, 2.1 Baths

8 Nottingham Way $1,239,654 Colonial, 5 BR, 4.1Baths

17 Castle Ct $1,110,000 Colonial, 5 BR, 3 Baths

7 SKYLINE DR $1,400,000 Colonial 5 BR, 6.1 baths

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