Winter's of the past
Recently a older colleague shared this:
"..high winds and 15 foot drifts I call a problem. The road I lived on as a kid was plowed twice a day, once to get the people out to work and the kids to school, and again to get them back home again. In between plows the road drifted shut in three to four foot drifts. Rotary plows, like giant snow blowers, cleared the roads; and were awesome to watch.
I have snow shoed to the top of a story and a half house and to the top of a two story school building. As a kid we were sent out to play in the winter in the morning, if there was a weekend, [weekdays were in school], came back in for lunch and some dry clothing, and then back out in the afternoon. Winter, to us, was just one great adventure."
One historic March storm, that none of us wish to witness a repeat of, was the Great Blizzard of 1888.
Most local residents who've been here a while recall the one of 1996.
For those curious as to how massive snowstorms were tackled in years gone by - this website offers an interesting read: From Shovels To Plows: A History Of Snow Removal.
If you want to think Spring - Daylight savings returns on March 9th, and Springfest is later that week. So bundle up, and rest assured - warmth is coming!
Recently a older colleague shared this:
"..high winds and 15 foot drifts I call a problem. The road I lived on as a kid was plowed twice a day, once to get the people out to work and the kids to school, and again to get them back home again. In between plows the road drifted shut in three to four foot drifts. Rotary plows, like giant snow blowers, cleared the roads; and were awesome to watch.
I have snow shoed to the top of a story and a half house and to the top of a two story school building. As a kid we were sent out to play in the winter in the morning, if there was a weekend, [weekdays were in school], came back in for lunch and some dry clothing, and then back out in the afternoon. Winter, to us, was just one great adventure."
One historic March storm, that none of us wish to witness a repeat of, was the Great Blizzard of 1888.
Most local residents who've been here a while recall the one of 1996.
For those curious as to how massive snowstorms were tackled in years gone by - this website offers an interesting read: From Shovels To Plows: A History Of Snow Removal.
If you want to think Spring - Daylight savings returns on March 9th, and Springfest is later that week. So bundle up, and rest assured - warmth is coming!
Information sessions about upcoming referendum
The polling place for the Jan. 28 election is the Montague Twp. Elementary School Gymnasium on Route 206. Polling hours are 2 to 9 p.m.
"Anyone concerned they might not make it to the polls on Jan. 28 can apply for a mail-in ballot.
The mail-in ballot application form can be downloaded by visiting the Sussex County Clerk’s Office website at www.sussexcountyclerk.com and clicking on the appropriate link under “Forms.”
An application can also be requested by calling the County Clerk’s Office at 973-579-0900.
Registered voters also have the option of voting early by visiting the Sussex County Clerk’s Office on or before Jan. 20. The County Clerk’s Office — located at 83 Spring St., Suite 304, Newton — will be open all weekdays before the referendum from 8 to 4 p.m."
The last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot is Jan. 21 (your application must be received by the Clerk’s Office by the 21st). Voters also may apply for, and vote, a mail-in ballot in person at the Clerk’s Office up to 3 p.m. Mon., January 27.
Phone Scam aimed at Sr. Citizens
If you get this robo-call
"There is a new National Senior Assistance Program to receive $3,000 in free groceries savings certificates. They can be used at over a hundred major grocery chains across the US. In addition to your 3 thousand dollars in savings certificates you'll receive a free emergency medical alert bracelet or necklace. This medical alert device is designed to save your life if you ever experience a fall or any other emergencies."- do yourself a favor - hang up.
It's a known scam aimed at getting you to reveal information.
Here is some helpful information about such robo-calls.
If you get this robo-call
"There is a new National Senior Assistance Program to receive $3,000 in free groceries savings certificates. They can be used at over a hundred major grocery chains across the US. In addition to your 3 thousand dollars in savings certificates you'll receive a free emergency medical alert bracelet or necklace. This medical alert device is designed to save your life if you ever experience a fall or any other emergencies."- do yourself a favor - hang up.
It's a known scam aimed at getting you to reveal information.
Here is some helpful information about such robo-calls.
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