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Netcong Police Department Grows Beards For Netcong School Families s the end of the year approaches, remembering those individuals and organizations who continue to support and give back to our families is import-
ant. The month of November is a time when organizations and individuals participated in the beard contest. Movember, also known as No-Shave November, is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of various cancers, such as prostate cancer. The Netcong Police Department took part in the annual event. All nine members began growing their beards from Nov. 1 -30. Each officer grew their own version of a beard: some grew a goatee, some grew a full beard, and some just grew scruff. Regardless of the version of beard growing, the guys all committed to donating 50 dollars to participate in the event. All proceeds went to Netcong School. “We wanted to do our part to give back to the Netcong School families in need – especially this time of year,” said Police Chief Jim Blesson. “ur team works very close-
ly with Netcong School and we know there are people who could use a little extra help. The purpose of this fundraiser was to help out our community.” By encouraging men, whom the charity refers to as “Mo Bros,” to get involved, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation encourages men to be aware of family history of cancer and to adopt a healthier lifestyle. “I still cannot believe the quality and quantity of support we receive from the Netcong Police Department each and every day,” said Chief School Administrator Dr. Gina Cinotti. “This fundraiser is a perfect example of how much they do for our community and especially our school. We were able to buy gift certificates for deserving families, which in turn, will help buy gifts for our students.” The annual event was a success. More than $300 was raised. This shows how taking a little extra time to coordinate a fundraiser can provide extra assistance for those in need. Thanks Netcong PD!
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Left to Right Back: Chief Jim Blesson, Patrolman Jason Janoski. Front: Patrolman Russell VanHouten, Patrolman Ryan Plumb
Toy/Clothing Drive Deadline Dec. 20th
ew View Media Group is holding its annual clothing and toy drive. The company is looking for people to donate new unwrapped toys, as well as new clothing including t-shirts, socks, pants, and winter necessities such as hats, coats, gloves, and scarves (sizes ranging from newborn to 14 year olds). Gift cards will also be accepted. Please drop off all donations to the following locations by Dec. 20….
• New View Media Group, 1 Old Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ (in back). • Weis Supermarkets, Rt. 206, Flanders (drop off at the courtesy counter) • Budd Lake Bagels -141 Route 46, Budd Lake • Mt. Olive Bagels - 135 Route 46 East, Paramount Plaza, Budd Lake • Fanucci’s - 134 Ledgewood Ave. (Rt. 46 E.), Netcong • Red Dot Firearms – 22 Main Street, Stanhope • Charmoy Dental, 924 Route 10 West, Randolph • Philly Pretzel - 150 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown ( 3 FREE Pretzels when you drop off) • HomeTown Hardware - 234 Main Street, Hackettstown • Fresco Mexican – 137 E. Main Street, Chester For additional information regarding this toy drive or to ask for a list of businesses involved, call Mary on her cell phone at (973)-768-1815 or email at mary.lamala@ gmail.com. She will be able to help with any of your needs as well as comply a list of children and gifts they want for the holiday. Thank you in advance.
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Third Graders Receive Dictionaries From Rotary
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n Wed., Nov. 23, members from the Netcong Stanhope Rotary Club came to Netcong Elementary School to distribute dictionaries to students in third grade. This program, called “Gift Of Knowledge Project,” is designed to aid
third grade teachers in their goal to create confident writers, active readers and creative thinkers. Students in Jacqueline Cinotti’s third grade class were very excited to receive their dictionaries.
Morris County Habitat For Humanity Seeks Volunteers For Budd Lake Build
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abitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help build homes for families ready to move to Budd Lake. Without help from volunteers, this project will not be completed. Habitat will train those with limited experience. No construction skills are needed. Volunteers can come out once or more often and are encouraged to come alone or in teams with family, friends, co-workers, etc. The project, two new single-family homes, will be built on vacant lots on 18 and 20 Wallman Way in the Budd Lake section of Mt. Olive Township for two families chosen by lottery. They are John and Heather McLaughlin and their four children and Estefany Maurino and her two.
Volunteers can sign up ahead of time, or just show up at the work site any day when they are available. Just check the online Volunteer Calendar to confirm that the site is open, and head out with a signed release and waiver form. Any weather-related closures will be posted by 7 a.m. To lend a hand and learn new skills or for further information, contact Stephanie Sayki, director of Volunteer Services, Morris Habitat for Humanity, 973-891-1934 ex. 103 or go to www.morrishabitat.org. Habitat for Humanity envisions a world where everyone has a decent place to live and seeks to put God’s love into action, bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
“The Gift Of Knowledge Project is one that is integral to the success of our students,” Cinotti says. “Each student in third grade receives his/her own dictionary to use as a reference at home and at school. The dictionaries help the students to develop their vocabularies and to strengthen their writing skills.” The Netcong Stanhope Rotary Club is a community service organization that con-
tributes to many local charities and other organizations. The Netcong Elementary School is grateful for the donation of the dictionaries and for all the Netcong Stanhope Rotary Club members do for the surrounding community. Members of the Netcong Stanhope Rotary presenting dictionaries to Mrs. Cinotti’s Grade 3 class.
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Boy Scout Troops Help Collect Food
ach year Boy Scout Troop 91 of Stanhope with the help of Troop 151 of Byram join forces to help eliminate hunger. Food bags are dropped off at homes in the community of Stanhope by the Boy Scouts. The scouts return the following weekend to pick up all the food donations from the generous residents of Stanhope and deliver them to St Michaels Church in
Netcong. The food donations are then sorted by the scouts and put on shelves in the church pantry so that they can be packaged for families in need on Thanksgiving Day. It is a community service project that Boy Scout Troops 91 and 151 look forward to each year because the scouts know the food will be very welcome on the dinner tables for children and their families.
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After Five Decades In Law Enforcement, Morris County Sheriff Readies To Pass The ‘Bat’
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By Cheryl Conway o he may have struck out at becoming a professional baseball star, but in Morris County he scored multiple home runs as sheriff for the past 24 years. Morris County Sheriff Edward Rochford is finishing up his final weeks at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in Morristown after serving his eighth three-year term in the elected position. After announcing his retirement plans earlier this year, Rochford will pass on the sheriff’s badge on Dec. 31, to sheriff-elect James Gannon of Boonton. While he admits that he “loved every moment” of serving as sheriff, 72-year old Rochford is looking forward to doing other things he never had too much time to enjoy- like attending baseball games. “Three officers I worked with in Morris Township passed away recently,” says Rochford of Morristown. “I want to do what I can” while he still can, he says. His plan right off the bat is to hit the arena he loves the most. “I would like to visit all the baseball stadiums,” says Rochford, who admits that he is a “die hard” Yankee fan. He plans to go to Yankee Spring Training in Tampa, Fl., in March, where the opening game is scheduled to be played, he adds. Then he plans to come up the East Coast and hit all of the baseball stadiums; then will visit the middle part of the East Coast such as Chicago; then travel to the West Coast and visit the stadiums there. A baseball player in his youth, Rochford had been playing baseball for his high school team when he decided to try out for
the New York Yankees in 1964. “I went to a tryout with 100 people,” he recalls. “One of the greatest days I had was playing in Yankee Stadium.” He played catcher, third baseman, first baseman and right fielder and even played semi-professional for 12 years while attending college and working in his field. When he did not make the professional team, Rochford decided to take a swing at his other dream, law enforcement. “It was a dream I had when I was younger,” says Rochford. While he was a student at St. Virgil School in Morris Plains, Rochford served on the school’s safety patrol. From there he attended the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he received his degree in criminal justice. He spent his first 27 years in law enforcement with the Morris Twp. Police Dept., when he was hired in November 1965 as a patrolman, then promoted deputy chief of police, a position he held until Dec. 31, 1992. Rochford was sworn in as Morris County sheriff on Jan. 1, 1993. “I never thought I’d be in law enforcement that long but I loved every moment of it,” says Rochford, who has served in law enforcement for 51 years. “I always enjoyed helping people,” says Rochford. “You have to love helping people. It’s service to the public. I’ll spend as much time with them [young people] of what they need to do to get in and what it’s like.” Looking back at his years as sheriff, Rochford mentions several accomplishments.
His greatest achievement, he says, was becoming an accredited law enforcement agency in 1996. “Very few agencies have been able to do that,” says Rochford. “It makes an agency better” by adhering to better standards and policies. “We’ve maintained that.” Another accomplishment was his starting of the Project Lifesaver Program through the Morris County Sheriff’s Department. Through this program, elderly, people with Alzheimer’s and children with autism, can be rescued. “We were first in the state of New Jersey to have it,” says Rochford. As president and executive director of the Sheriffs’ Association of NJ at that time, Rochford was able to influence 20 other sheriffs in the state to participate in the rescue project. Free to all residents, participants wear a wristband, similar to a watch that contains a transmitter. Each transmitter has a code, which then acts as a tracking device to locate persons who have gone missing. If a person wanders from home, “we can track them,” says Rochford. The Mor-
ris County Sheriff’s office has done it 40 times since starting the program and has found each person with no injury nor fatality, he adds. The average time to get to the wanderer is 22 minutes, adds Rochford. “It’s a very good program.” Residents can call the sheriff’s department if interested in particcontinued on next page
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Morris County Sheriff Readies To Pass The ‘Bat’... continued from previous page ipating in the program. Currently, 130 clients are signed up in Morris County. Rochford’s third accomplishment has been the services his department provides to municipal police departments throughout the county. “We are a support agency for them,” says Rochford. “We do all the crime
scenes, all bomb squads, all bomb inventory,” utilizing its large canine unit. Another role of the sheriff’s department since Rochford has been on board is to provide security for people and judges who are at the Morris County Courthouse. With the sheriff’s department located right in the courthouse building, Rochford says, “we
protect people in the courthouse.” His greatest challenges as sheriff have been “taking a good agency and making it the best it can possibly be. I have great officers and employees. I’m very proud of them.” As his last day approaches, Rochford has been meeting with Gannon regularly, “getting him ready,” to take over as sheriff. “I’m working with him right now; working hand in hand, whatever Jimmy wants Jimmy will get.” While he looks forward to what lies ahead as he retires, Rochford says he has enjoyed working as a leader in law enforcement. “Hiring officers and watching them develop into professional law officers and giving them the tools they need to get the job done,” is one area he has enjoyed the most, he says. “My goal was never to reach 51 years; my goal was to develop a great agency,” says Rochford. “I enjoy doing what I’m doing. I enjoy the employees and officers
I work with, that’s extremely important. You want to go to work and know you are being appreciated. I never wanted an agency where they said ‘I didn’t want to go to work.’ I support these officers tremendously.” Rochford says, “I’m looking forward to turning the agency over to Jim.” His hopes for the next sheriff and department are “to keep services to the municipalities and treat officers the way I would want to be treated, to maintain the relationships and services to the municipal police.” As a life-long resident of Morris County, Rochford plans to stick around when he is not at baseball games. “I think Morris County is a great place to live and work,” says Rochford. There are lots of parks, it’s a safe county, great law enforcement on the municipal level, Morristown and Morris Twp. have great schools, he mentions. “I love it here; I’m staying here for the duration,” he concludes.
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Non-Profit Preschool Opens In Netcong
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By Elsie Walker ane Carotenuto of Mendham has more than 40 years teaching experience and her passion for education is still strong. In particular, she believes in the importance of education for young children, to give them a strong foundation going forward. As such, Carotenuto has started a 501C non-profit pre-school, The Benchmark For Learning. The pre-school is located within the Stanhope United Methodist Church in Netcong. The pre-school takes children age 18 months to six years old and is open five days a week, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Although it is located in a church, it is not affiliated with any denomination. Carotenuto noted that Benchmark For Learning will work with children whose families qualify for Children and Families Services support. Its website is http:// www.benchmarkforlearning.com/ and on it is a form to complete for more information or people can call 201-258-9355. Cartenuto said that Benchmark for Learning provides levels of care and ed-
ucational opportunities for children in a multi-cultural, interactive and supportive environment. It balances educational and play learning activities. “The curriculum is carefully planned by professional teachers to meet the needs of each child in a group setting.” she said. Cartenuto’s background in working with children includes both teaching and volunteer work. She has a master’s in early childhood education. Her more than 40 years of teaching experience includes 16 years as a director, with the last 15 at the Dalrymple House located at Morris County Community College. Cartenuto is certified in infant and child first aid and CPR. Her volunteer work includes being a tutor for children in the Suburban Cultural Education Enrichment Program (SCEEP) and six years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for emotionally and physically abused children. In the latter role, she works one-on one with a child in need. For the SCEEP program, on Saturdays, she works with a group of 20 children, grades three to six, from Newark to
help them get up to grade level and to have experiences that they usually wouldn’t have in the city like picking apples or shearing sheep. “I get more out of it than they receive,” she said of her work with SCEEP. The lead teacher at Benchmark For Learning is Lorrie Curtin, who brings
proven experience in helping prepare pre-schoolers for school. Curtin has a master’s in reading instruction and curriculum and an undergraduate degree in art, a love which she shares with the children. She is a highly successful reading instructor. Cartenuto said that in a previous class continued on next page
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Rotary Celebrates Annual Presidents’ Ball
he annual Presidents’ Ball of Rotary District 7470 was held on Nov. 18 at Mayfair Farms. The event celebrates the presidencies of the 50 Rotary Clubs of the District for the year 20162017. This year, however, an additional celebration was observed. The Rotary International Foundation celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Over the years, Rotary District 7470 has continuously and generously supported the Foundation. The Foundation in turn supports the work of Rotarians worldwide who find sustainable solutions to their communities’ most pressing needs. In 2015 rotarians worked together to improve lives in 180 countries. Through
the foundation, purchases of books, mosquito nets and water filters improved the everyday lives of thousands of people. Irrigation and sanitation systems were installed where none existed, providing a healthier environment as well as the ability to grow crops. The foundation also brought cancer screening facilities to assist local doctors and medical facilities. To promote peace, the foundation also provides training in conflict resolution. Its effects are varied and widespread. Rotary District 7470 is a shining example of philanthropy through the Rotary Foundation. For information on Rotary district 7470, visit www.rotarydistrict7470.org.
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lead by Curtin, 13 of 15 children aged four to five years were successfully reading after one year. Curtin brings those important teaching skills to the Benchmark for Learning. Rounding out the teaching team is Cartenuto’s daughter Christa Cartenuto, who worked on her CDA. Cartenuto is the mother of four children. When asked what are the most important things young children should learn to give them a good educational foundation, Cartenuto said it is reading, math and science. She noted that in today’s world, children in other countries are ahead and those
in this country need to catch up to them to compete in the job market. In addition to the bright, engaging classrooms, where children will earn and enjoy music and creative and dramatic play, there is a fenced in playground on the church property. Carotenuto said the children will get a chance to play outside every day that weather permits it. Carenuto is excited about the new preschool and says she feels privileged to work with the people of the church, who have been very accommodating as she set up her classrooms within the building, she said.
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That ’Ole Little Black Dress Magic Raises Awareness To Invisible Poverty
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta he week of November 14, the Junior League of Morristown (JLM), partnered with Dress for Success Morris County, and the ShopRite of Greater Morristown, and kicked off its Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI). League members throughout Morris County wore one black dress for five days to illustrate the effects poverty can have on a woman’s access to resources, confidence, and opportunities. They also wore a pin that read, “Ask Me About My Dress,” to spark conversation and spread awareness of the initiative and its objectives. Participants then had the option to donate their worn black dress to Dress for Success of Morris County at the end of the initiative. Local dry cleaner, Cleaners Advantage, in Madison, offered its support by donating time to clean dresses. This campaign was necessary because as of 2014, Morris County has 5,145 children living under the Federal Poverty Guideline – which is $24,300 for a family of four, according to New Jersey Kids Count from Advocates for Children of New Jersey; #ALICE Report from the United Way. And the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Morris County is $1,280 per month. In order to afford this apartment, a household would need to earn more than $51,000 per year. At the NJ minimum wage of $7.25 an hour in 2014, that adds up to 135 hours per week – 52 weeks per year, according to Family Promise Morris County. According to Mary Jean Barnes, executive director of Dress for Success, Morris
County raised more than $12,000 from this campaign. “We’re all about empowering women to get back to work,” said Barnes. “Economic self-sufficiency is our mission. We were very excited to be a part of it.” Dress for Success, Morris County, is a not-for-profit organization. In addition to Morris, the organization serves women in nine other counties in Northern New Jersey: Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Middlesex, Union, and Warren. Dress for Success provides professional attire, free of charge, through its boutique and Mobile Program, to women who are returning or entering the workforce. A volunteer personal shopper assists and provides fashion advice, guidance, and support. All clients are invited back for a second visit for additional business-appropriate apparel. In addition to fashion advice, there’s also career counseling. Clients can get personalized help from Career Center volunteers such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, online job search/occupational research, career coaching and skill enhancement. There are also professional women’s group monthly networking meetings that feature expert speakers on topics relating to professional and personal growth. Dinner and babysitting is provided free. The Walmart Foundation presents a Going Places Network which offers a 12-session seminar that helps underemployed and unemployed women build their professional skills, accelerate their job search
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Non-Profit Charity Recycles Furniture To Give To Others charge. The furniture donations come from the Morris County community at large. Interfaith Furnishings is supported by local businesses that have donated space and resources. The organization receives no government funding and has volunteers pick up furniture donations, store them in the warehouse, and deliver them to families.
Interfaith Furnishings was recognized by the White House in 2010 for its efforts in helping provide furniture to more than 700 needy families in Morris County. Since then, the number has grown to 1,288 families with many having multiple rooms furnished. Joshua DuBois, then special assistant to continued on next page
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continued from previous page President Barack Obama, and executive director of The White House Office of Faithbased and Neighborhood Partnerships, highlighted the charity’s work. DuBois blogged that his office keeps in mind the small groups “making a major impact in their communities like Interfaith Furnishings, as we seek to pair the resources, with the expertise, and information
from the federal government with the passion and action that are ever-present in our neighborhoods. “The organization was founded in 2004 to help families cope with the lack of financial aid for essential furniture such as couches, chairs, and tables,” he wrote. “It does all this work as a donation-based program that operates with the help of the so-
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Welch continued. “Hopefully there will be people out there who will contact us to ask us how they can help. Our idea is this should be done all over the country — it can easily be done. “The most important thing you should know is that we never sell the furniture,” she added. “We asked for a donation of $20 from the people donating the furniture. And we asked for nothing from the people receiving the furniture. “Once a year we appeal the churches,” Welch said. “We asked them for donation of $250 to $300, depending on their size. We provide lunch for the volunteers when they are working, and Marty’s Rent-AWreck gives us a deal on the truck, and we are most grateful to them. One nice thing about this job is we get to know people from all the different faith-based backgrounds who work with us.” The organization rotates the pickup and deliveries among the participating faithbased groups. The next pickup date is January 20, with volunteers from The Islamic Center of Morris County, St. Andrew Orthodox Church, and the Hope Presbyterian Church. Donations are strictly limited to medium-sized furniture, such as sofas, love seats, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, dinette sets, and bookcases. No trundle beds, no convertible beds, no white upholstered furniture, no entertainment centers, no oversized desks, no mirrors, no furniture with glass, no electronics, no appliances and no household goods. For information on how to help Interfaith Furnishings, call 973-361-1666 or visit www.Interfaithfurnishings.org.
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Crispy Bacon Twists with Gouda and Apricot Preserves Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 15 Nonstick spray flour, for dusting 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 1 egg, beaten 1 cup (12 ounces) apricot preserves 2 cups (about 7 ounces) Gouda cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 pounds (about 25-30 slices) Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon Heat oven to 375 F. Line two rimmed baking pans with foil, set baking racks in pans and lightly spray racks with nonstick spray. On lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet to roughly 8-by-12 inches. Brush top with egg and thinly spread 1/2 cup preserves over dough. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon rosemary, lightly pressing cheese mixture into dough. Fold short end of dough over to enclose cheese mixture and lightly roll to seal. Cut into 15 1/2-inch strips. Repeat with remaining
puff pastry and ingredients. Lay one slice bacon diagonally. Grab one strip of prepared dough by ends and place one end of dough strip horizontally at top end of bacon and roll bacon with dough downward, stretching dough strip while rolling. Place spiral-wrapped bacon twist on prepared rack and repeat. Bake twists 35-45 minutes, or until pastry is browned and bacon crisp, rotating pans as needed for even cooking. Let cool 5 minutes and gently use spatula to remove twists from racks. Serve warm or at room temperature. Tip: For a different flavor, try smoked or aged Gouda or fresh thyme instead of rosemary. Caramelized Bourbon Bacon Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 12 2 packages (16 ounces each) Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon 4 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup bourbon 4 tablespoons maple syrup Heat oven to 375 F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper. Remove bacon from package and space evenly on pans without overlapping slices.
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4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup cooked Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, diced 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon and extra for rolling, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 3/4 cup milk Heat oven to 450 F. In small bowl, toss together cheese, green onions and bacon with 1 tablespoon flour. Set aside. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Use pastry cutter or two forks to cut in butter. Add milk and stir just enough to bring ingredients together. Gently fold in cheese mixture. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead about 1 minute. Pat or roll out dough to 1/2- or 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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By Henry M. Holden n recent years, some of the most damaging storms strike long before the first day of winter. Think Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. And the crippling snowstorms in the waning days of winter such as March 12-14, 1993 when a Category five snowstorm which was dubbed the “Storm of the Century. Snow blanketed more than half of New Jersey, with 20 to 30 inches in the far northern sections of the state. The National Weather Service reported the January 2016 blizzard dumped 33 inches in Morris Plains. Whether it’s a snowstorm or a hurricane, being prepared to deal with the storm safely both before, during and its aftermath is strongly suggested. While the kids may love having a day or more off from school, for adults winter weather means a sometimes-chaotic commute to or from work, or the stress of preparing for the storm. The Morris County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has put together a preparedness list of winter weather tips. Before the storm hits, prepare the home. Create a checklist. Include flashlights, fresh batteries, a first aid kit, enough prescription medications to last a week, food that doesn’t need heating, a battery-operated radio, and cellphones with extra chargers. In addition to medication, have a supply of one gallon of water, per person, for a maximum of three days. Don’t forget the four-legged family members. Make sure they have four or five days of food and water. OEM Director Jeff Paul said when tem-
peratures go below freezing, 32 degrees, snow and ice are a real possibility. One of the most important things to do especially for the elderly and those with health issues is to stay inside. This includes pets. Paul says to avoid charcoal-burning devices, kerosene and other space heaters. These devices produce carbon monoxide, a silent killer that can happen without any obvious symptoms. For those using these heaters, make sure to have carbon monoxide alarms installed in the home; one near the furnace, one near the bedrooms and one in the rooms with a space heater. Replace the batteries in them at least once a year. Pick the same day every year, say Halloween. Stay warm by wearing layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothes. If a power outage lasts overnight or into the later hours, use extra blankets and close all doors to seal the heat into one area of the home. Prevent freezing pipes. Freezing temperatures can cause major issues to the pipes in a home. Keep cabinet doors open to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks and appliances on exterior walls. Everyone in the household should know how to shut off the water valves; if a pipe does burst, this could save a lot of money in the long run. Any outside faucets should have an inside drain function to drain the water from the pipe. If not, buy a faucet bonnet which will cover the faucet and insulate it. Prepare the vehicle. Having a prepared vehicle for the winter months is as important as home prepa-
ration. In the event of becoming stuck in a blizzard or white out conditions, or stranded on a back road, there are things that can be done. Pack a bag to keep in the trunk with warm clothes. In addition to clothes, keep the gas tank as close to full as possible, will keep the
fuel line from freezing. If stranded and must sit out the storm, carry two empty coffee cans, several candles, and a blanket. The lighted candles placed in the coffee cans will keep the inside air temperature just above freezing. Wrap up in a blanket continued on next page
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continued from previous page and stay with the vehicle. One could easily get disoriented in the storm and wind up freezing to death. There will be road crews out even before the snows stop. Paul’s team also suggests taking the car for a full inspection. For example, have the tires checked. If tire treads are slowly wearing away, paying the price for new tires will be better than replacing a vehicle after an accident. Common replacements before winter should include windshield wipers, oil, fluids and air filters. Keep a shovel, snow melt and an ice scraper in the vehicle as ice can be unpredictable. Keep a bag of kitty litter in the trunk for traction; sprinkling it underneath the tires can make them stop spinning. Blackouts and brownouts. Partial or full power outages during major storm events are expected. “Keep cash on hand,” said Paul, “because banks and ATM machines depend on electricity to serve their purpose.” Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer as much as possible. Make sure to have an emergency power supply for anyone who needs power for medical equipment. Preparing a home and vehicle for the coming winter will not keep the snow away, but it will make a much safer winter.
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amily Promise of Morris County (FPMC) closed out November Homelessness Awareness Month by receiving a Proclamation from Assemblyman Bucco acknowledging its work to end homelessness in the county. At the request of Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, the proclamation is bestowed to commemorate Homeless Awareness month, raise awareness of the issue and to recognize FPMC for their positive contributions to the County of Morris and it’s residents. Assemblyman Bucco urged all citizens to recognize and raise awareness of the issue of homelessness in our community. “The recognition of National Homeless Awareness month provides an opportunity for us to tell the story of each and every person we help and the impact that has on our community,” said Joann Bjornson, executive director Family Promise of Morris County. “Regardless of age, race or religion, we work to ensure dignity and a path to self-sufficiency is provided to all those who seek it. I have to thank our volunteers and community members who give their time, talent and resources to support our shared mission of ending homelessness.” In 2015 Family Promise of Morris County mobilized a volunteer workforce of more than 1,600 from 87 congregations to provide services to the county’s most vulner-
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ec. 31 marks the 25th Anniversary of New Jersey’s biggest and brightest First Night, a New Year’s Eve family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts – with nearly 200 artists, more than 85 events in 26 plus venues – representing dance, theatre, music, world cultures, visual arts and children’s events. For the last quarter century, Morris Arts has served as First Night Morris’ artistic programmer, securing topflight talents who attract thousands of people from throughout the state and beyond. More than half of the program features new artists, or artists returning after several years, many of whom have performed at top venues such as the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ringling Brothers, Madison Square Garden, won international recognition, performed on national radio/TV, in
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ince Thomas Edison was the inventor of the incandescent light bulb, he also became the first manufacturer and designer of electrical Christmas tree lighting. Newark, N.J., became the new North Pole for these twinkling inventions. Harrison and Edison’s General Electric Company were the modern day magical workshops for the holidays. It all started in 1882 at the Manhattan address of 139 East 36 Street, the family home of Mr. E. H. Johnson, vice president of the Edison Company for Electric Lighting. The Johnson Family home became the first home with an electric lighted Christmas tree. Interesting the first electric lit tree had patriotic colored bulbs and rotated as reported by the Tribune - “As the tree turned, the colors alternated, all the lamps going out and being relit at every revolution. The result was a continuous twinkling of dancing colors, red, white, blue, white, red, blue- all evening.” These hand-blown bulbs needed to be wired together like dainty pearls on a necklace. The Johnson tree was a real 1882 technical show-stopper. Soon, the electric lighted tree was a must have décor for all fashionable homes at Christmas. However, this new
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