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Organization Helps Resettle Refugees In Morris County

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By Elsie Walker ast fall, a family from overseas arrived at Newark Airport. That family consisted of a father, mother, a 19 year old son, an 8 year old daughter and a 6 year

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old son. The family had had another son, but he had been killed when a bomb hit near their home in Aleppo, Syria.

Now, these refugees had come to the United States to start a new life. To help them make the transition to that life was the Refugee Assistance Morris Partners (RAMP).

Gerry Gannon, who lives with his wife, Mary, in Florham Park, is coordinator of RAMP. Gannon explained how it got started: “About a year and a half ago, members of the Voice of the Faithful, a group of Catholics concerned about the condition of the Church, met and shared their con-

cern regarding the horrendous suffering of the Muslim refugees that was taking place in the Middle East. A number of us had been involved in the refugee situation that took place following the Vietnam War, and wanted to do the same for the newest refugees.”

Gannon shared that they got the word out to a variety of Morris County organizations, temples, and mosques about a meeting to discuss about helping to resettle refugees in Morris County.

“Although we did not know who, or how many people would come to the meeting, we were amazed that more than 70 peocontinued on page 2

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ple showed up to find out what could be done,” said Gannon.

At later meetings, they organized into committees to prepare for what the refugees would need to support them settling in Morris County: Housing, employment, education, health and social services, welcoming and orientation, finances (including household budgeting etc, ) furniture and clothing collection, as well as lists of drivers and translators. “[Then] we arranged with the Church World Service (CWS), a well known national organization, to facilitate the sponsorship of a refugee family,” said Gannon. “The role of

CWS was to arrange for the transportation of the families to America and assign the families to RAMP.” RAMP is a non-profit interfaith effort. There are 200 members in RAMP including volunteers, service providers, donors and people just interested in helping in any way they can. Member organizations which are part of RAMP include Brookside Community Church/United Church of Christ, Morristown; Church of Latter Day Saints, Morristown; Church of the Messiah (Episcopal), Chester; Grace Episcopal Church, Madison; the Islamic Center.

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Thanks To West Essex PBA’s Donation, First Aid Squad Receives Necessary Safety Jackets

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By Dawn M Chiossi ecently this November, the West Essex Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (PBA)#81 donated $4,200 to the West Essex First Aid Squad to cover the replacement of old, worn out safety jackets with new ones.

Now those dedicated emergency medical responders who give so much to everyone else in their time of crisis received an essential gift of their own, safety jackets to ensure their own protection while helping others.

The West Essex First Aid Squad is an all- volunteer organization providing emergency medical services and light rescue services to the public of the New Jersey towns of Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and West Cald-

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Members of the squad are NJ Certified Emergency Medical Technicians or are in training to become so. They are also a member of the NJ EMS Task Force.

It is often said that this kind of volunteer work is more of a calling, but these caring, compassionate and hard-working people face a number of dangers, dangers that often go unrecognized….until recently.

The new jackets are not only important for safety reasons, in a way it’s a kind of giving back Safety Jackets or Turn Out Coats are part of the uniform for police, fire, Emergency Medical Service workers, and security personnel. This protective clothing is extremely important because it is high visibility clothing. This means

that the jacket has highly reflective properties, in a color that is easily discernible from any background.

These jackets are essential for safety workers such as first aid squad members because in their work, they are often near moving vehicles, often in

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Versatile Volunteer Embraces Role As CCM Board Chair And Veteran’s Cemetery Manager

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By Cheryl Conway hether its politics, veterans’ affairs or academics, one Mt. Olive resident manages to stay involved no matter what hat he wears.

Paul Licitra of Flanders, former mayor of Mt. Olive, just received two appointments in November. He was elected chair of the County College of Morris Board of Trustees on Nov. 15 at its annual reorganization meeting; a day earlier he received a letter by the governor’s office to serve on the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Advisory Council.

Licitra is excited about both appointments and looks forward to any contributions he

can make as a volunteer.

“I look forward to being chairman,” says Licitra about his new two-year role on the CCM board. “It’s an exciting school to be at right now. I consider it to be top 10 in the nation. We just changed presidents.”

On the CCM Board of Trust-

ees for the past six years, Licitra was appointed to the board in 2012 by the Morris County Board of Freeholders.

Reappointed last year, he has served in multiple roles such as secretary, vice chair and now chair.

“Every two years, we rotate it,” Licitra says regarding the chair’s role.

The CCM Board of Trustees is composed of eleven Morris County residents from business, education, law and other professional fields who volunteer their services in four-year terms. The board sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures.

In the midst of its 50th anniversary, CCM has had just three presidents, with Dr. An-

thony J. Iacono recently inaugurated as the college’s third president.

He “came in with a new vitality,” says Licitra of the new leader. “He’s reenergized the staff. He brings a vitality and energy that’s unbelievable. It’s pleasure to work with the new president,” as well as the old president and staff.

Licitra first got connected with CCM in 2005 when his daughter attended and received her associate’s degree in early childhood education, went onto Montclair State and now teaches in Randolph.

“I always heard about what a great school it was,” says Licitra. “My daughter graduated from CCM; I saw how it turned

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her life. She made dean’s list; she became a great teacher.”

According to Licitra, CCM is “one of the only schools in N.J. with a population that’s increasing. We are that good; looking to stay that way.”

CCM currently boast 15,000 students in various programs, according to Licitra.

“Our campus is immense,” he says. “It’s an education you can afford” for two years with credits that will transfer to all N.J. colleges.

As a board, “we accomplish a lot,” says Licitra. It meets twice a month. As chair, he gets to set the agenda for meetings, appoint committee chairs, deal with the college president daily on college matters and mentor new trustees.

“I make sure everyone does

their jobs,” says Licitra.

He says the board’s mission is “Don’t get in the way. It’s running so well; give them the tools to do what they do best.”

As far as making any changes, Licitra sees no need as “I’ve been looking for something for six years. It’s a well-oiled machine; just give them the tools and don’t get in the way.

They are that good of a staff.”

For goals, Licitra says, “I’d like to make his [Iacono’s] transition at CCM a pleasant one.”

He is also working on some extensions with the college, wants to see board members get more involved with the college and its students such as attending plays, serving on advisory boards and even activate a veterans’ committee.

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Sgt. Military policeman in Vietnam from 1965-1927, Licitra says he does what he can to help support veterans.

“I’m attentive to the veterans and what their wishes are,” says Licitra. “I do a lot of outreach with veterans. I thank them for their service.”

Licitra was a commissioner with the N.J. Agents Orange Commission in the 1980’s in which he helped research at a lab at Rutgers University and draft legislation on Agent Orange, a herbicide and chemical used by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program.

“Whenever they need somebody” regarding veterans, Licitra gets involved.

On Nov. 14, he received notice of his appointment by Gov. Chris Christie to serve on the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Advisory Council through June 2020.

“The governor needed a veteran on the committee so they came to me,” says Licitra.

“It was another way I can help

veterans.”

On this council, Licitra will be one of five commissioners to help manage the one veterans’ cemetery in N.J. As a resident of Flanders with his wife Norma for the past 45 years and their three kids now grown, Licitra has served in various capacities.

Licitra served as Mt. Olive Twp. mayor from 2000-2004 after serving eight years as a councilmember from 19922000, the planning board for 20 years, Morris County Planning Board and various state assembly committees.

“I was very active; I coached four sports at one time,” says Licitra, who currently manages the N.J. State Motor Vehicle Commission in Newton and works part-time as a non-paid volunteer managing the Allamuchy satellite office of Senator Steven Oroho and Assemblyman Parker Space.

His professional experience involves 40 years in insurance covering all aspects of risk management.

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durable material to aid the first aid squad members as they help those who need them.

“These jackets will help increase the visibility and safety of their members, as they serve the West Essex area,” West Essex PBA noted.

“We are so grateful,” says Captain Dave Black. Black considers his time in the volunteer organization a way to give back to those in the community.

“There is no greater gift than the gift of service,” he enthuses.

He calls his fellow co-workers “heroes.” And they truly are, first aid squad workers often give up so much for the

24/7 job. But the benefits of it come back a hundred-fold.

Now with their new safety jackets, the folks from the West Essex First Aid Squad will feel much safer as they assist those who need it.

The West Essex Patrolman Benevolent Association Local #81 originated in 1932 as a fraternal police organization. It is made up of full time police officers from Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, North Caldwell, Roseland, and West Caldwell Police Departments. Throughout the years they have sought to take an active role in the communities that they serve.

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DIY Holiday Home Decor

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he holiday season can get expensive, especially when purchasing thoughtful gifts for loved ones. The last thing you want to spend money on is generic holiday decorations that don’t make your home stand out from the rest.

Creating unique, do-it-yourself decorations is an activity that can help you bond with family and friends, but also give your home decor a fun, seasonal twist.

The experts at Krazy Glue suggest these festive DIY crafts that can get your home prepped for the holiday season without breaking the bank.

Statement Centerpiece: A staple of holiday home decor is selecting the perfect centerpiece for your table. Most people defer to flowers or generic baubles that can be overlooked, but you can make your table stand out with a festive tree made of common utensils.

Grab some silver spoons, metallic spray paint, a plastic foam cone and an adhesive to create a DIY centerpiece.

Festive Front Door: When guests arrive at your home for the holidays, one of the first things they see is the front

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door. While it’s easy to go out and buy a pre-made wreath at the store, creating a unique, holiday-themed option is simple, budget-friendly and fun.

If you have clothespins lying around the house, repurpose them into something creative and beautiful this year. Create this one of a kind Metallic Clothespin Wreath with metallic spray paint, mini clothespins, a flat wooden wreath form and a strong adhesive.

Simply spray-paint the clothespins different metallic shades and glue them to the wooden wreath frame in different layers once dry.

To help make the wreath and other DIY projects shine, it’s important to have a strong adhesive that can withstand the test of time. Just a single drop of Krazy Glue can hold up to 2,000 pounds and only takes 30 seconds to dry. It’s a perfect tool to have in your home for any holiday DIY projects or quick fixes that may arise.

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is plywood molding and pieces of thin balsa wood, a circular medallion, spray paint in your colors of choice and a strong adhesive.

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spray-paint other sides. Spraypaint wood wreath form silver; let dry.

Beginning in center of wreath form, glue circle of gold clothespins to wood wreath form; let glue dry.

Add layer of silver clothespins to inside of wreath. Attach pins by clipping onto first row of gold clothespins. Glue in place and let glue dry.

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Get On The Fast Track To Being Organized

etting organized is on the mind of people throughout the year, but even more so at the end of December when individuals are making their New Year’s resolutions. According to the data pulled from Google by iQuanti, 33,230,420 searches were made about “getting organized” in 2016. People are still interested in finding out ways to streamline their lives and conquer the clutter. Even though getting organized may seem like an arduous task, there are ways to get organized and do so quickly.

• Keep a cleanup bin handy.

Put an empty basket in a central location, using it to gather stray items scattered around main living areas. Once everything has been collected, items can be returned to their rightful place.

• Make the bed. One of the easiest ways to keep a room looking neat is to make the bed each day. Store clean linens in a pillow case so the entire set is together and ready to go.

• Purge closets and cabinets. There’s no point allowing old, stained or damaged items to take up space. Set aside days to clear expired medication from the bathroom cabi-

net, discard ripped or ill-fitting clothing from the closet, or to dispose of broken toys in a nursery.

• Write things down. Tasks seem more manageable when they are written down in blackand-white and can be crossed off as completed. Writing things down also helps make the mind feel more organized.

• Exercise caution before buying. Don’t buy more than you need; otherwise, you’ll have to find space for extra items. Also, keep inventory of food and supplies in the house so you’re not unwittingly buying duplicates.

• Sort mail and paperwork.

Establish different categories for papers so they can be sorted and discarded as needed.

These may include bills, invitations, school papers, and junk mail. Reduce paper clutter by opting for digital correspondence when possible.

• Make one repair at a time.

Tackle that source of stress by focusing on one repair and seeing it through to completion.

• Delegate the work. If kids want to help organize, let them. It can be a fun project for an adolescent to rearrange the pantry or offer their ideas for corralling messes.

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Thomas Edison’s West Orange Home Open For Holiday Tours

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By Anya Bochman he Glenmont Estate in West Orange, built in 1880, had a less than illustrious start when its original owner, Henry Pedder, was jailed for embezzlement. According to Karen Sloat-Olsen,

chief of Interpretation and Education at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, the house was subsequently put on the market. Thomas Edison, newly engaged to his second wife Mina Miller in 1886, saw the grand house for sale and

bought it for his bride as a wedding present.

The 29-room mansion sits amid rolling lawns and includes a barn and carriage house on the property. Miller Edison, as well as the Edison children, made renovations and additions to the estate over time; new greenhouses were erected on the grounds, and a garage – to accommodate Edison’s interest in cars – was added to the house.

Today, these sights are available to curious visitors; the greenhouses are functional and managed by volunteers, and the garage includes an original charging panel and gas pump for cars of the era – as well as automobiles owned

by Edison. The first and second floors of Glenmont Estate, which include original furnishings, are available for viewing.

The estate is part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in Llewellyn Park in West Orange, a site “dedicated to promoting an international understanding and appreciation of the life and extraordinary achievements of Thomas Alva Edison by preserving, protecting and interpreting the Park’s extensive historic artifact and archive collections.”

The property has been open for tours since October; starting on Nov. 24 through Jan. 7, the inventor’s home will undergo a special program called “Holidays at Glenmont.”

During this period, Glenmont Estate will be decorated in the style it saw when inhabited by the Edison family.

Selected musical pieces will accompany tours, with greenery

and red poinsettias decking the mantles above the fireplaces.

Staircases will be ringed with boughs and red ribbons, with wreaths decorating every window.

According to a press release by the park, “in the den, the majestic 10-foot tree will be lit and the presents underneath will be waiting as if the Edison children Madeleine, Theodore and Charles will soon come running down the stairs from their rooms.”

The holiday tours will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.; the site will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 24. Spring tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will begin again on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Visitors to the estate must purchase car passes and tour tickets at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center. Admission is $10, and includes the Glenmont Estate and the Laboratory Complex, as well as the surrounding estate grounds.

Children under age 16 are free, as are seniors with valid senior passes.

Sloat-Olsen points out that Llewellyn Park is a private residential community – necessitating the car passes in order to get to the Edison residence.

“The tickets sell out quickly due to limited space, so it’s advisable for visitors to come fairly early,” Sloat-Olsen says.

The Visitor Center of the Park is located at 211 Main Street in West Orange. For more information or directions, call 973-736-0550, ext.

11 or visit www.nps.gov/edis.

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any pet owners enjoy taking their fourlegged friends with them when running errands.

But when the weather is especially cold and harsh, pet owners may want to leave their pets behind in the warmth and comfort of indoors. There are other tactics to keeping pets safe when the winter arrives in earnest.

Keep pets away from antifreeze. Antifreeze emits a sweet smell, which is often inviting to dogs and cats. But antifreeze is lethal in small doses, so it’s best to keep pets out of your garage and away from your driveway, where antifreeze may leak.

Antifreeze can prove especially harmful to pets if it contains

ethylene glycol as the main ingredient. There are safer alternatives, but even the safest antifreezes can be lethal when consumed in high quantities.

Protect their paws. Rock salt on sidewalks can effectively melt ice and snow. But rock salt also can be very irritating to

pets’ paws. Remember to wipe your pet’s feet when coming indoors after walking on surfaces treated with salt or another melting agent. This will help to remove excess particles and prevent your pet from getting ill when the animal licks its paws clean.

Keep pets indoors on cold days. Don’t allow pets outside when the temperature falls below 20 degrees, as pets are at risk of frostbite or hypothermia when exposed to such temperatures. Puppies, kittens and short-haired pets may be more susceptible to the cold and should be kept in when temperatures dip below 40.

Look out for animals seeking

shelter. Outdoor cats and other animals may choose your car engine as a cozy place to spend the night. A warm engine provides enough heat to ward off the chill. You may have a cat under your hood and not know it. Beep the horn before starting the car to scare the animal away. Otherwise the cat could be severely injured when the car is started.

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The sessions will focus on the mechanics of archery, types of bows and equipment and indoor target shooting. Safety is always stressed. On the last date, the classes with celebrate with pizza and fun targets.

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Women’s Club To Host Meetings, Blood Drive

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ll women are invited to join the general membership meeting of the Montville Township Women’s Club (MTWC) on the third Monday of each month, September – May, at 7 p.m. located at the Montville Senior House.

All area women are welcome to join in to learn more about the club, its charitable contributions, involvement in community events, and oppor-

tunities for collaborating with like-minded women. January programs will include a general session on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.

On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 MTWC plans to host a blood drive at Montville Senior House.

For more information, contact Barbara at 973-299-9457 or email montvilletownshipwomensclub@gmail.com.

Montville Schools Get AP Nod

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ontville Township Public Schools is one of 447 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll.

To be included, Montville Township High School had to have increased the number of students participating in AP while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher since 2015.

Reaching these goals shows that this district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for AP. National data from 2017 shows that among American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/ African American, Hispanic/

Latino, and Native Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander students with a high degree of readiness for AP, only about half are participating. Montville Township Public Schools is committed to expanding the availability of AP courses among prepared and motivated students of all backgrounds.

“Congratulations to all the educators and administrators in this district who have worked to clear a path for more students of all backgrounds to participate and succeed in AP,” said Trevor Packer, head of AP and Instruction. “These educators and administrators are fostering a culture in their schools and classrooms that allows students to face new challenges and build the confidence to succeed.”

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5 Steps For A Home Remodel

s a homeowner, there is nearly always a laundry list of projects with time and budget constraints when it comes to a home remodel.

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Step 1 – Identify Reasons for Remodeling Deciding whether to undertake simple aesthetic changes or a full remodel can be difficult. One of the best ways to decide is to figure out why you are remodeling in the first place, whether it’s to make your new house feel more like home or to update a 1950s-era kitchen.

Step 2 – Set Your Budget Every home is unique in structure, age, quality and craftsmanship, which all impact the price of a remodel. Since no one can see through walls before demolition, the quote you receive will likely not be 100 percent accurate. However, a qualified remodeling company will be open and honest about the issues and challenges it might face during the process.

Account for these adjustments by planning for any “surprises” with a 10 percent cushion, just in case.

Step 3 – Hire the Right Team To help ensure you find the right company for the job, you should do your research. Referrals from friends and family are one way to find a remodeler. National

associations like NARI provide unbiased information and resources that can help you find qualified, certified remodelers in your area.

With more than 6,000 members, the organization represents professional remodelers who adhere to a strict code of ethics. Many hold certifications in remodeling, kitchen and bath design and lead carpentry.

Find more information and resources at NARI.org.

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