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Volume 16 Mayor: Beavertown David Runfeldt Issue 9 Editor: September, 2010 Borough Clerk Journal Annette Smith From the Desk of Mayor David Runfeldt Lincoln Park Day will be Saturday, September 25th, 2010. In addition to the great events and activities planned by the wonderful volunteers of the Lincoln Park Day Association, we have a special happening this year. This year will fe ature a “Mayor’s Healthy Cook-Off”. Up to 15 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Mayors from around the area will take part in an old fashioned Barbeque throw-down with the Library Corner…………………….2 titles of “Healthiest”, “Best Tasting”, “Best Presentation” and “Best Overall” as part of the Police News Health Dept. Clinic Dates Mayor’s Wellness Campaign’s effort to promote healthier living and more active lifestyles. Ending Hunger……………………..3 LP Seniors Board of Education News Lincoln Park has been a part of the New Jersey Mayor’s Wellness Campaign since early 2007 September Calendar………………..4 when we held an employee weight loss competition as our first event. Since then we have held Montville Pet Parents……………….5 A Look Ahead two weight loss competitions for residents, participated in walk-to-school days, installed walk- Joanne Marie Cardillo Memorial Fund ing tracks in and around the Lanes Field complex and received grants and donations to purchase Recreation News…………………...6 exercise and recreation equipment at the Community Lake. The highlight of our participation Local Church News……………...7-8 over the last three years has been the Annual Beavertown Fall Classic 5K which is held the first Town Wide Yard Sale…………..9-10 Saturday in November each year. The Fall Classic has expanded each year and now includes a Kid’s Main Street Dash and a nearly 2 mile walking loop for those wanting to participate, but Your Council not quite ready to do a 5K run. Members At-Large: The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign supports Mayors as champions of community health. The goal Janet Long is to increase opportunities for Lincoln Park residents to participate in physical activity with a Louis J. Pepe long term goal of improving health, reducing deaths and the health care costs secondary to obe- Ann Thompson sity. Ward I: Gary Gemian Across New Jersey, people are getting sick and literally dying from obesity-related conditions. The problem is particularly acute in children. Recent studies link childhood obesity to a dis- Ward II: turbing prediction: the current generation of children in America may have shorter life expec- Matthew R. Petracca tancies than their parents. Ward III: Raymond T. Kerwin The communities in which we live can help us lead healthier lives, but only if efforts are made to Ward IV: encourage us to do so. Neighborhoods can either promote or inadvertently discourage the James A. Wild wellness of residents. Healthy communities are places where residents are safe to walk or bike Administration: and where children and adults can enjoy the parks and recreational opportunities, shoppers can purchase wholesome foods and everyone knows about the benefits of physical activity and Mayor Runfeldt healthy eating. Sean Canning I encourage all Lincoln Park citizens to join me in learning more about this worthwhile effort by going to www.mayorswellnesscampaign.org and taking part in the initiatives we have started around town. Ideas are always welcome as well, so if you have one, please reach out and share it. Remember to come out for Lincoln Park Day on Saturday, September 25th. See you there! Visit us on the Web! www.lincolnpark.org Library Corner Police News Health Department Clinic Submitted by: Brett Bennett Submitted by: Chief Tom Andrascik Dates Long Term Care: Chet Makuck of With today’s economy not being that good, Submitted by: Kathy Skrobala, Health Nurse Ameriprise will speak about Long Term Care we are starting to see some burglaries in our on Wed., Sept. 15th 6:30-8:30pm. area. I want to take this opportunity to point out some means of prevention so that we September, 2010 Book Signing: A Child of the King Patricia can avoid this type of crime in our residential Klinger Schrope, Wed., Oct., 15th, Patricia *Podiatry Clinic: Fri., Sept. 10, 9-12noon Klinger Schrope will discuss, read excerpts, and commercial areas. Blood Pressure Screening: Mon., Sept. 13, 12- autograph copies and lead a Q &A. The first thing to keep in mind is that bur- 2pm glary is a crime of opportunity. If you make Children’s Programming: Miss Andrea *Child Health Clinic: Thurs., Sept. 16th 9- their work difficult you stand a good chance will have Story Time and Craft programs 12noon of stopping them before they get in. Statisti- active this Fall. Stay tuned for children’s cally, most homes are burglarized during Seniors’ Blood Pressure Screening: Wed., Sept. events this fall. Call 973-694-8283 for de- daytime hours, when the burglars think no 22, 11:30am-12:30pm tails. one is home. To a burglar visibility means *SMAC Screening: Sat., Sept. 25, 8-10am Beginner Basics Computer Classes: An vulnerability. Use picket or chain link fences. Introduction to Basic Computer Skills class (Council Chambers) Keep hedges clipped down around waist will be held on Fri., Sept. 3rd at 1 pm; Sat., *Osteoporosis: Sat., Sept. 25, 8-10am (Council level. Try not to leave any areas around your Sept. 11th at 1pm; and Sat., Sept. 23rd at 1 Chambers) pm. This is a free service to those with a home where someone can hide. Lincoln Park Library card in good standing. Burglars try the doors and windows first. If You must pre-register for the classes in per- burglars have difficulty here, chances are * Appointments required. Please call the son at the reference desk or call 973-694- they will move on. A good door lock and Health Department @ 973-270-2040 to make an appointment. 8283 and ask for the Reference Librarian. the use of a deadbolt can be a great means of prevention. Remember though, a double Resume/Online Job Hunting: Learn how cylinder deadbolt can also block your exit in to create or update your resume and how to search for jobs online. Stop by the Refer- an emergency. * Please call the Health Department at 973-270- ence Desk for information or call the library It is also important to lock your windows. and ask for the Reference Librarian to 2040 to make an appointment. schedule a one on one meeting 973-694- Light is a great crime deterrent. Light up all 8283. dark areas, especially doors and windows. Facebook Classes: With more than 90 Invest in a good alarm system. After installing million active users, Facebook is the 4th an alarm, put signs in windows and entrances most trafficked site on the Web. The fastest indicating your home is protected. Every growing demographic of Facebook users is alarm should include a fail safe battery 25 and older. If you want to sign on to Face- backup. book, if you have questions about how to Locks and alarms can’t prevent a burglary change profile photo, how to find friends & unless they’re in use. Establish a routine for family via social networking or tips about locking doors and windows, as well as set- farming in Farmville, stop by the Reference ting the alarm. It is also a good practice to Desk. lock your car doors, even if the vehicle is in New Books: The Hangman-Fay Kellerman; the driveway. Star Island-Carl Hiasson; The Particlar Sad- Neighbors should look out for each other. If ness of Lemon Cake-Aimee Bender; Foreign you see someone you don’t notice on your Affairs-Brad Thor. neighbor’s property, or even in the New Movies: The Messenger; The People neighborhood, please don’t hesitate to call Speak; The Jones; Funny Vengeance; To Save the Police department. a Live; Letters to God; The Last Song. If a burglar does break in, or even if you suspect something is wrong, please don’t go in, but rather call the Police desk immedi- ately. The best defense is to not give some- one looking to commit this type of crime the opportunity to do it. As always, if anyone should have any ques- tions, issues or concerns please feel free to contact me. I can be reached by calling the Police desk at 973-694-5533, or by email: [email protected]. BEAVERTOWN JOURNAL Page 2 Lincoln Park Seniors Board of Education News Submitted by: Rich Williams Submitted by: Kimberly Florit Meetings of the Lincoln Park Board of Educa- The Lincoln Park Seniors continue to meet on the 2nd tion are scheduled for Tuesday, September th th and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon in 14 and Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. Halloran Hall (below St. Joseph Church) 216 Comly in the L.P.M.S. media center. Road. The dues are $16 per year. Please join us for the CROP Walk, Sunday, Schools open for the 2010–2011 school year October 24th at 1:30 at St. Joseph's Parish, Upcoming Events! on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 for Lin- 200 Comly Road in Lincoln Park. September 8: Breakfast catered at 10 am coln Park students and on Tuesday, Septem- September 16: Boart Ride, luncheon, entertain- ber 7, 2010 for Boonton High School stu- ment at Woodloch Pines in PA dents. The walk is every year in October and raises September 22: Regular meeting money to feed the hungry. 25% of the funds we raise will come back to local agencies. October 13: Regular meeting Back-To-School nights are This year we are donating to Lincoln Park October 27: Regular Meeting Food Pantry, Pequannock Food Pantry, Ki- scheduled as follows: wanis Food Pantry in Montville and Homeless Solutions.