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Ben Richey, a 2012 Great Valley High School graduate and freshman at Bates College in Maine, recently completed a 14-day skiing expedition in Wyomings Grand Teton National Park.
The backcountry journey was sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Richeys mother was a former instructor on a similar NOLS expedition in the 1980s, while his sister was a past participant. When examining his options, the Teton adventure stood out to Richey.
I really love skiing, and when I looked at a catalog of courses you can do, this one really jumped out at me, and I took advantage of it, said Richey, 18.
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When I was 3, I guess my parents were holding me between their legs going down the hill, Richey said. Ive been doing it on my own since I was 4 or 5.
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The next couple days were spent training at the Grand Targhee Ski Resort, as the 12 participants were schooled on the possible dangers they could encounter.
It was great, because I had done a lot of skiing, but being on the East Coast, I never had to worry about avalanches or stuff like that, Richey said. I was an Eagle Scout, so I knew a lot about hypothermia and health-related things, but they taught me a lot I didnt know.
Once the journey into the wilderness began, the first two days were spent getting to the campsite. During the expedition, around 80 inches of snow fell, as the participants skied by day and hunkered down in their snow shelters by night.
It was an awesome experience, Richey said. There were no other tracks around, and it was fresh powder every day. It was some of the best skiing you can probably ever do. Ill probably never have another experience like it.
Richey wasnt the only local skier there, as 2012 Westtown School grad Phillip Marshall was also with the group.
Wed never met before, and it was pretty amazing to have two kids from Malvern signed up for the same trip out there, Richey said. It was pretty cool, and weve kept in contact since.
The journey inspired Richey, who will likely take part in a future NOLS program.
Id definitely love to do another trip like it, and Id be interested in leading a trip like it in the future, Richey said.
For the time being, the economics major will have to settle for the opportunities Bates has to offer.
Its a great school and I love it a lot, Richey said. Theres a big outdoorsy community and atmosphere there, and its really a perfect fit for me.
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A person with an incessant need to bring down the collective mood and general ambience of a group-chill, synonomous with Larissa. -Dude those nikes is off the chain.
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Etymology: From the Saturday Night Live character Debbie Downer, played by Rachel Dratch
Function: Noun 1. a: a person who says something terribly depressing (a downer), typically only tangentially related to the present circumstance or topic of conversation, and thereby destroys the positive atmosphere. b: a statement that is charactaristic of Debbie Downer Usage note: In the skit, following each downer Debbie voices, a trombone plays a "wah waaah" (sad trombone) sound effect and the camera zooms in on Debbie Downer's face, which is twisted in comic despair. Debbie Downer: Hey, does anyone have a banana?
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Fields Referendum Details Taking Shape, Clerk Says
Parsippany's municipal clerk says final arrangements for the Jan. 22 vote are being made now.
Parsippany residents have the opportunity to hit the polls Jan. 22 to weigh in on whether they support the Board of Education's $7.7 million proposal to improve athletic facilities at Parsippany and Parsippany Hills High School.
And Town Clerk Yancy Wazirmas said that when it comes to putting on an election, all signals are go.
"Things are happening so fast," said Wazirmas, regarding the quick turnaround involved in putting on the school board. "The sample ballot is supposed to be mailed [to registered voters] this week by the county clerk's office. They should be in the mail. I really hope so."
Wazirmas said voting for the special election will take place at nine locations:
Districts 21, 22, 23, 28:
Central Middle School
Districts 9, 11, 12, 13:
Brooklawn Middle School
Districts 5, 6, 7, 10, 37:
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Districts 25, 26, 35, 36, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38:
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Districts 20, 24, 27:
Troy Hills Elementary School
Districts 3, 8, 18:
Intervale Elementary School
Districts 1, 2, 4, 39:
Powder Mill Firehouse
Districts 14, 15, 16, 17, 19:
Eastlake Elementary School
Wazirmas noted that people who normally vote at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School will cast their ballots at Rockaway Meadow School for this election only due to the damage Lake Hiawatha sustained during Superstorm Sandy.
The polls will be open Jan. 22 from 2-9 p.m.
Those who wish to vote by mail must return their mail-in ballot applications to the Morris County clerk's office at 10 Court Street in Morristown by the deadline of 3 p.m. this Friday.
Wazirmas said her staff has been working hard to ensure that the polling goes as smoothly as possible. And will they be ready for the big day?
"Yes," the clerk said. "We will be ready."
7:56 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
How can people vote by mail by this Friday if they don't even know this referendum vote is taking place? Unless they read the Patch they would have no clue about this. Nothing has come in the mail as of yet and the vote is less than one week away What if people work late? A poll opening at 2pm does not allow people to make it on time if they have to commute for a 2nd shift. Nor does it allow someone to vote before going to work if they start in the morning.
Beth Bluj
8:50 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
This topic has been on the forefront for a year. This is no secret. The Patch is not the only source of information for the town. Attending town council meetings and BOE meetings is a great place for citizens to find out what is going on in their town.
11:07 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Beth, this has not even been discussed at council meetings since it is now in the hands of the BOE. As mentioned already, not many people attend the BOE meetings and I would venture to guess that even fewer would guess we are having a special referendum vote considering we just voted two months ago. Do you not think people should have received a sample ballot as of yet? It is easy for the sports clubs and teams to email all their players and members in a couple of minutes because of existing email lists. However, the majority of the rest of the town has no clue about this.
Beth Bluj
12:09 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Michael - there was no need to discuss it at council meetings as soon as the council handed it over to the BOE as per the wishes of the opponents of the FOD.
As for the sample ballot - please see my response below. However, I will add that I never receive my sample ballot of anything until a few days before any election.
As far as the rest of the town not having a clue, I am sorry, but when someone lives in a town they need to stay abreast on town happenings. All BOE and Town Council meetings are announced in the papers and on their respective websites.
8:10 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
This seems to be setup for the least voter turnout. Short voting window 2-9pm. Inconvient Locations - in my case literally on the other side of town farthest from my nearest school or normal voting location. No information for voting by mail or sending out of ballots. This is ridiculous.
12:36 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Jeff, just got my ballot in the mail today. It states clearly where I have to go to vote and the window of 2-9pm should accomodate most residents. Do you need a ride? Let me know. My voting location is 5 minutes from my house.
11:47 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Another stealth election, just like the one for the office palace well separated from any school. Hopefully the result will be the same for the imperial Superintendent. I feel that in these tough economic times a lot more maintenance would be more appropriate, and 7 mil sound like enough to build a small school.
Bob Crawford
9:36 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
"The sample ballot is suppposed to be mailed (to resident voters) this week by the county clerk's office. They should be in the mail I really hope so"
I really hope so??? How about Town Clerk Wazimus making a phone call to the County Clerk to confirm so?.
And yes Ms. Bluj is correct the "topic" was discussed at Town Council meetings six months ago and a couple of times at the BOE meetings since the BOE decided to announce the Referendum. So for the good 30-50-citizens who turned out at those meetings you are in the know. As for the rest of Parsippany's tax payers who aren't in on the "secret" - tough look because what you don't know can only cost you
Maurice Saunders
12:08 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I hope more "YES" votes than "NO" votes show up. :-)
clyde donovan
10:13 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I looked at all the pictures with this report. My question is, Why spend $7.7 million on fields the Board of Education won't maintain? Spend $100,000 to fix up what's there.
Rob M
10:19 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
This should have been on the November ballots to get the most voter turnout. I don't care what the reasoning was or if they couldn't make some deadline. By moving it to January 22nd, you limit the amount of people (especially the elderly who will vote against it - - everyone knows this) that are going to vote because they simply just don't know that there is a special vote. The only people that really are aware of it are the residents who are extremely supportive and people who are against it. Sorry, but it feels like a backhanded way to get this passed. What else is new...it is Parsippany after all!!!
11:02 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Rob, These exact points were brought up at the BOE meetings and they simply don't care. They did not want to hear it.
11:33 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
"I really hope so."????
Wonderful job as always, Mr. Mayor.
Maurice Saunders
12:05 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Please stop bringing up the issues of whether this should have been part of the November election. The fact is that the vote will take place on Jan 22nd from 2-9pm. As in every elections, The County Board of Elections is responsible for selecting the polling sites and mailing ballots out to every registered voter.
Beth Bluj
11:59 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I have to vehemently disagree that the BOE does not want to hear things. The opponents of the FOD had their message heard loud and clear: They wanted the BOE to keep control of the fields and they wanted a special referendum vote and that is EXCATLY what they got!
The BOE also listened to the proponents when they said: "We don't want to wait another year to get something done - we want a January vote date" and that is EXCATLY what they got. So it is fair to say that both sides have been heard.
Here is a partial timeline of events:
May 10, 2012 - BOE voted to move forward with the referendum
July 26, 2012 - a notice was sent to community groups, booster groups, Par-Troy Council of PTA to announce a Special Meeting to be held on August 1 to discuss the referendum
August 1 - first Power Point presentation held by the BOE
November 15 - BOE voted to hold the special election on January 22
The County board of elections decides the voting times and places. The BOE has no say in the matter. So if you have a complaint with the time or the sample ballot - you need to take it up with the County.
The BOE has listened to people on both sides and has done everything required of them or there would be no vote.
Another point of view
12:22 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
For full disclosure I am a YES voter. I read the Patch often but hardly post. I have experienced first hand the horrible conditions at the fields watching my nephew try to compete on these embarassing fields. Michael, Bob, Clyde and the other people who have been opposing this project for many, many months are just wrong in the way they try to twist the facts. The debate for field improvements and the associated costs has been non stop in the Patch, Parisppany Life, town council meetings, BOE meetings and even in the Record. I won't be in town for the vote. I was able to get a lot of information from the BOE website a few weeks ago including how I go about getting my absentee ballot. Our kids and our community need these field and track improvements. Please vote YES
clyde donovan
3:39 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I'm not wrong. The children are entitled to a thorough and efficient education but that doesn't include luxury playing fields that the taxpayers of Parsippany cannot afford.
8:21 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Fact: Plastic fields have to be maintained, too. Nothing is maintenance free. If they didn't maintain the real grass, how will they maintain the plastic grass? Where will the money come from?
steve revette
12:39 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I'm most likely going to vote no. See the problem I have with this I don't mind the fields but instead of doing things like putting up lights and the bleachers why not take that money and use it towards The Brooklawn Softball field. (A.K.A The swamp.) Atleast people can get to the football fields where as older people and Handicapped people have no chance of getting to the SWAMP unless you make it safer to get to.
Chris J.
12:42 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
What has not yet been pointed out is that the large majority of FOD opponents were actually in favor of the project if it was not done by the town. They wanted the BOE to maintain ownership of the land and were not in favor of using the OSTF. Many of these people were, in large part, the reason for the organized effort against the FOD. Now that this is a BOE project, most (not all) of these people are in favor of it. As Beth has pointed out, the BOE listened to all the voices and moved forward with a project that will keep them in control of the land, control of who uses the fields and control of the scope of the project. There are some, who claimed they would support this project if it was done by the BOE, who now have changed their tune. That's OK, I know what was said and who said it to me. We all have our opportunity to vote. This is no secret. It has been a "hot" topic for about a year.
Bob Crawford
1:14 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Just to keep the facts straight the County Clerk sets the date of the election in response to requests made to it by the BOE and a timeline is established. Accordingly, there are certain dates by which certain information has to be provided to the Clerk's office by the BOE and because the BOE controls when it will submit the required information it ultimately controls the date of the election.
As was stated in an above post, the BOE heard it's first powerpoint presentation on August 1 but didn't bother to cast its vote calling for a referendum until November 15. Why it took the BOE 3 and1/2 months to call for a special election is anyone's guess It certainly wasn't because the BOE was actively engaged in exploring alternatives that might make more sense and cost less. Along those lines, please read Cindy Forrest's story in today's edition of Parsippany Life. Titled The Best of Plans and the Worst of Plans (Page 3), the story describes what might have been. Or perhaps what still could be ...
Kevin Brancato
4:31 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Cindy Forrest is supposed to be a reporter. She is nothing more than a shill for Mike Strumolo and his minions and you know it.
Beth Bluj
1:43 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The reason they did not vote until November is because they took more time to listen to people at every BOE meeting from August to November and then listened when we pleaded not to wait any longer.
This topic has been talked about to death and guess what? it's one year later and we still have the worst fields in Morris County. All the talk in the world won't change that. It goes the same way in rgards to exploring other alternatives; there will still be people for and against those alternatives. Then guess what - another year of deplorable fields. When does the insanity end? There will never be a time when everyone is on the same page.
There comes a time when the talking has to stop and the doing has to start. I am glad to see the BOE has decided to start doing.
Maurice Saunders
2:27 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I agree. The continued complaints about the timing of vote is getting ridiculous and getting quite stale. This issue has been out in the public for quite some time. The facts are out there. Whether way you cast your vote...Just Vote. Can we get beyond the what took place or what didn't take place. Let's not distort the information or the timeline. This subject has been on the forefront in our community and everyone homeowner who has a vested interest in this town should have taken the time to understand the issue at hand and the proposed solution.
Come Jan 22nd, it's WE the people who decide.
Chris J.
2:30 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Just to keep the facts actually straight, not slanted, the STATE sets and controls all the dates that referendums are allowed and all the deadline dates that paperwork and plans need to be submitted. Also, the 3 and 1/2 months was because the board was required to submit the plans to the STATE and that the approval had to come from them FIRST before the Board could take the next step and vote on whether to have a referendum. If someone has been following this issue for the last 8 or so months, they should know this.
Another point of view
2:41 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Thank you Chris J., I just knew there was a structured process that had to be followed. To all my friends, please VOTE YES. We will never have an opportunity like this again to make such a wonderful investment for our community.
Robert Simpson
2:42 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
If you think artificial turf is the way to go, you will want t check this website.
8:17 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
@Maurice Saunders. It's a game when governments are playing with tax dollars? The link above is to the real life experiences of a government entity that buys artificial turf without taking competitive bids and without an analysis of the product. What happened? They bought tons and tons of a DEFECTIVE product that will now have to be replaced. Do you want facts for fantasy?
Robert Simpson
2:54 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Are you thinking the turf makes a really nice field or are you thinking about the children? Read what the Sierra Club has t say.
Maurice Saunders
4:09 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Robert, do you really think it's productive to play the google game...let's see ...here's 3 articles to your 2 articles...
Robyn M.
4:38 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I honestly believe that in time we will live to regret that we "paved paradise to put up a parking lot" - I mean this in general. I think that there is something to be said for green grass, dirt, and sunshine. I think of high school & I laugh thinking about how we had to navigate goose poop on the soccer field and I remember plenty of muddy games (not in Parsippany, but just thinking back). As to the fields not being playable - there are natural options, too, that include grading the field properly, grass seed and regular maintenance. Can some fences be fixed, rather than replaced? Maybe... This is a huge project and there are so many other things that need our attention. I care way less about the fields than a quality education - we all should - and we're not getting that (NJ Monthly rates Par High at a dismal #86!). Spiffing up downtown Hiawatha would increase a lot of property values - I'd wager more than turf fields, which most home hunters will not see while they are chasing the balloons to the open houses. I just don't see how this makes any sense in this economy, with our town needing as much work as it does. As to those who come on here and say "we've already discussed this" or "people shouldn't keep saying..." - no, I think we all should be able to say what we want to say, and to state our feelings.
clyde donovan
3:34 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The school system won't maintain the artifical turf any better than they have the grass fields. They'll be back at you in two years for another couple-million-dollar bond issue to repair the trashed artificial turf. January 22, 2012 is the time for you to stop the Board of Education from picking your pockets.
8:22 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Correct. Take a look at Towson University in Maryland. They got 4.5 years out of their plastic grass purchase and then had to pay more to have the field replaced.
Robert Simpson
8:42 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Selene: The turf must be vacuumed and sanitized. Equipment must be purchased to do this. Damage must be repaired before the field can be used.
Bob Crawford
4:49 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Respectfully you are absolutely wrong with regard to your portrayal of Cindy Forrest. Agree or disagree with her she has the gumption and the guts to write it as she sees it. Were attempts to silence the free press in Parsippany successful there would be no checks and balances in place. Dislike the message all you want but let's not shoot the messenger(s)
Robert Simpson
5:28 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Maurice, i think it would be wise to discount the opinions of turf manufactors and turf installers.
Carol M.
5:31 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
No sir, she does not have the gumption and the guts to write it as she sees it, she writes it as she wants us to see it! Her article today was a slap in the face of journalistic integrity. If you are writing an editorial then have the decency to disclose that up front, otherwise you are simply trying to pass off your own opinion as news which is a grave disservice to your readers and the community you serve. Sadly, even intelligent people often have trouble distinguishing between the two which is why article writers such as she feel empowered to lead you to see things as she does and why I might add, Mr Brancato and everyone I know feel the exact same way about her.
Beth Bluj
5:47 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Bob - reporters are supposed to report without bias - not how 'they see it.'
She is comparing apples to oranges. I find it hard to believe that any company would pay for two fields in the town they do their business. Also, I find it hard to believe that the organization that raised $30,000 would have been able to raise $60,000. So, its a completely unfair comparison.
Also, isn't it convenient how she put that article in when she knew that no on would have the opportunity to have a say in the Parsippany Life before the next edition of the paper. Hmmm - talk about back handed.
Scott Dean
5:53 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
After all the debates surrounding Parsippany, The towns official news outlet "The Daily Record has printed one story.Can anyone guess which one?
When our Mayor was cleared of possible ethics violations. Really?
All these debates all the lawsuits all the questionable decisions or lack there of.
Carol , what is inaccurate in this story? Another lack of looking at other options,lack of investigating possible other options? Proof that Montville cut thru the crap and found an answer?
I can speak personally to the fact that reports by Ms.Forrest are fair on both sides of a story,in fact I respect that even when it painted me as a possible troublemaker.
The truth shall set us free and facts are facts...FYI I will be voting Yes for the fields hoping that they will be taken care of better than in the past!!
Beth Bluj
5:54 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Sorry, I was not clear in my previous post. I meant to say that she knew that no one would have the opportunity to have a different say in the Parsippany Life before the next edition of the paper because the next edition will be delivered the day after the vote. Coincidence? I don't think so.
Robyn M.
5:55 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
When I think about Montville - I think of a more upscale town than Parsippany, with much better schools (rating in the top 40 statewide), and to see that they can find a way to do this with no tax impact.... Then, when you look up and down the street - the guy across the street from me has been unemployed for over 2 years, woman across the street was laid off and is underemployed now and that's just close neighbors. A lot of people can't afford their own homes right now, nevermind fancy playing fields. Nothing about this seems right to me. We should be spending modestly, and trying to fix what's broken to the greatest extent possible, only spending money where it is absolutely necessary, yet this whole plan is brand new everything.
Scott Dean
6:08 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Beth, you are not joining in on the conspearacy theories now are you?
Just like the county that has structure and deadlines so do the editors at NJ.Com
There are deadlines and press dates as well unless NJ.com moved the vote date to support Ms.Forrests article hmmm I gues anything can happen
Scott Dean
8:35 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Truly no disrespect but my suggestion would be continue your efforts because it has made a difference and your input and open approach has changed my vote.I truly wish others will follow your lead with standing behind what we both believe that our kids deserve better.Thank you Beth sincerely.
Robert Simpson
5:11 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
The turf looks nice and does not have to be mowed. If you are thinking about the children, there is more to be considered. Rug burns from the turf are more serious and painful than scrapes from grass. Turf retains heat and gets 20 degrees hotter than asphalt and needs a cooling spray of water on hot days. Turf holds bacteria and must be disinfected often. The ground automobile tire base leech 15 carcinogens and the rain water needs to be treated. If you are concerned about the children, more information can be found on the internet.
Maurice Saunders
7:48 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Robert, Really! it's really disappointing that you use this tactic about how turf is bad for the kids. This isn't the 80's and we are not talking about artificial turf. it's 2013 and we are talking about artificial grass. There are thousands of towns, schools and organizations who are using artificial grass for their mulch-purpose fields. If playing on artificial grass is so bad for humans, i'm sure there would so many class-action suits and public outcry. So let's get pass this notion that's bad for the kids because they are going to get rug burns argument. By the way, the proposal does include a water management system. Let's just be fair and not distort.
8:26 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
@Maurice. You are right. Robert isn't giving the facts. Artificial turf doesn't get 20 degrees hotter, it gets FORTY DEGREES HOTTER.
Kevin Brancato
8:25 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
With all due respect that "she writes it as SHE sees it" is exactly my problem with her "reporting". Her opinion shouldn't count and she always slants her writing toward the negative side of the argument.
Let me give you an example from the very article you quote. In the next to last paragraph " According to Mark Resnick interim Business Administrator the cost if the referendum passes will be about $10 per $100,000 of assessed property value. A resident with a home valued at $500,000 will pay $500 for the new fields while a resident with a $200,000 assessed value home will pay $200."
Totally an accurate statement, I agree. Funny thing is she managed to leave out the time frame that the money will be paid out over. Is that $500 per month? per year? or is it $50 BUCKS PER YEAR FOR 10 YEARS which it happens to be for a home assessed at $500,000.
Bob with all due respect. This is how she always "reports" which is my opinion of her articles. My only surprise is that you are quoting her misleading article as a strong basis for voting no on this issue.
It's not complicated it's pretty strait forward either the taxpayer will be willing to pay $20 to $50 dollars per year ( which is $1.66 to $4.16 per month ) for an improvement that will benefit all of us in the long run (my opinion) or not. It's really that simple.
I for one will be voting yes for my interest in improving the value of my home as I have no children left in school. I hope that will others to do the same.
Kevin Brancato
8:29 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Part 2 I certainly don't want to silence the free press as you suggest. I just would like her to act like the press and stop slanting her articles to suit her opinion or at least state them as such.
8:29 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
@ Maurice. Well, here it is 2013 and the ground up used tires you think were so "80's" are still be using on plastic grass fields. 120 TONS - that's ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TONS per field.
And those little cuties bounce their way off the field and into streams and creeks and have to be replaced. (Apparently, they haven't learned how to replicate themselves yet. That will be 2014.)
8:30 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Live near the plastic grass? Then you can expect hotter temperatures.
Robyn M.
8:47 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
We can conduct so many studies when it comes to trying to figure out which rooms will be used as "prayer rooms" for the proposed Hindu temple. But, talk about environmental impacts of our own proposal (lighting, pollution, traffic, etc), and you get labeled a troublemaker. This is why people will not vote for the incumbents going forward, in my opinion. Because a lot of us are onto the fact that there is a major Old Boys Club in Parsippany and the majority of us are getting slapped in the face with what "they" want, what "they" think is best for the rest of us, while we have no say. I hope all of the misfits and outcasts cast their votes!
Natalie Davis
7:05 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Janis, I'm both a UofMd and Towson U alum, and I remember the plastic field debacle at TU very well. Just a nightmare, that was.
Maurice Saunders
9:26 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
@ Janis,
With all due respect, the point I was attempting to make is that for every reason something is bad, there are opposing reason why it is good. I'm not going to go on and go tit for tat and spend my time coming up google results to dispute your google results. If someone is going to post the cons it's only fair to post the pros...but I guess what would be the point in that right? :-)
10:09 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Really? Let's hear the bad of natural grass when this much money is spent on it. Let's see a comparison of expensive plastic grass to a high quality natural grass field.
10:29 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Janis - BOE architect who is making the turf project said a high quality natural grass field would cost $250,000 to install. - Including all new dirt, irrigation, drainage, etc - much cheaper than turf but it can't be used nearly as much.
Robert Simpson
10:42 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Maurice: No one is disputing the pros, the turf looks nice and does not have to be cut; Does this trump children playing on high temperature toxic turf.
Maurice Saunders
11:30 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Robert: The proposed installation of artificial grass includes the installation of storm water management system and updated drainage. So when you reference that tidbit, leaving out the facts that with a water management system it significantly reduces the risk of our children playing on high temperature artificial grass you are not being honest.
11:58 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Maurice, If you recall, at the BOE meeting when they were discussing the project and the architects were going over the plan there were two major issues.
1. Water Management system - has nothing to do with the temperature of the field. It has to do with preventing flooding on the field , surrounding property and neighborhood. Water penetrates much faster in turf so there is a large reservoir under the field and they have to drain the water.
2. WATER CANNON - The BOE was even debating asking the local fire department to aid with this. The reason being, when the temp rises, the field gets much hotter and the only way to cool it down is spraying it with water. One of the ways to do this is the purchase of a water cannon, which is expensive. I do not know if they ended up including it in the plan.
The storm water management is for storm water, not the field temp. Anyone who went to the meeting is aware of this. You can contact Dr. Seitz and he will explain the issue.
Chris J.
12:31 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
This is just not a valid issue. We have 3 town turf fields currently. There is NO issue with heat or hot turf. There is no "water cannon" at these fields. There are 12 local area High Schools with turf fields and they have no issue with this. We also can't compare turf to grass. I, for one, prefer grass to turf. I think anyone would. However, we don't have grass fields at the Hills, we have rocks, holes and weeds. It can't sustain grass. Also, we have to emphasize the word "multi-purpose" here. It's about usability. It's about getting all sports teams a place to practice and play, football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey and lacrosse. It's about allowing gym classes to use the fields for activities, it's about the band being able to practice on a properly lined field so they can be prepared when the compete. People who are not at all informed about the programs and the field conditions just don't know what our school kids and coaches are dealing with. There are stories of opponents getting off the bus and getting right back on the bus because the fields were so bad. There was a state playoff football game this year that was stopped by the referee because something was sticking up out of the field.
3:45 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
I was just referring to the previous comments. They were discussing the water cannon at the boe meeting. I understand the multi-use aspect and like you prefer grass fields. At the same BOE meeting that the water/heat issue was being discussed, the same architects said that to properly make a new grass field at the hills, it would cost $250,000. This would include removing all existing soil, laying a proper foundation with irrigation, drainage, etc, bringing in new soil and all new sod/grass. This would be a very high quality grass playing surface but would not be able to tolerate the extended use from many sports.
Bob Crawford
6:44 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
As the Referendum rapidly approaches there is one topic that has not been considered and debated during what has become a very informative and useful online conversation.
That topic is perhaps best captured in a question and that question is - Do you trust that the $7.7 million improvement proposal is the best deal possible and do you trust that the Superintendent and the BOE conducted the due diligence required to assure us that they explored all available options. Many of the posters who have expressed opinions for and against the Referendum attended the BOE meetings when the topic was discussed and they know the level of interest and knowledge Board members demonstrated when discussing the proposal and they also know the level of detail the Superintendent provided when questioned abore core issues including safety, financing and community impact. So if you trust Superintendent Seitz and the BOE then by all means vote yes...
Enough already
9:13 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Mr. Crawford has a long history of asking lots of questions. He seems to thrive on creating controversy on every issue.
Mr. Crawford, please answer this question for me. As a recent member of the BoE who served for 7 years and as chairman of the BoE Buildings and Grounds committee, how did you let our fields and facilities end up like barren wastelands; our fences rusted, broken and unsafe; our stands and parking facilities inaccessible to handicap people, our tracks riddled with potholes, etc.? Our athletic facilities are the laughing stock of our town and all the other towns that have modernized their facilities like Boonton, Morristown, Roxbury, Randolph, Hackettstown, Madison, Summit and in 2013 Morris Hill and Morris Knolls just to name a few.
As a BOE member and Chair of the BOE Building and Grounds Committee you should have done your job, listened to the outcry of people back then that had ideas/plans and taken action. Instead you chose to look good by cutting budgets dedicated to upgrades and maintenance to our facilities & fields.
Enough already
9:16 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
The BOE is trying to address this situation and has put forward a referendum that would cost taypayers $30/year or $0.09 per day over a ten year period. The BOE is finally looking to address this long standing problem. Stop trying to use your paralysis by analysis tactics and shot gun barrage of pointless deceptive questions. It is time for the voters of Parsippany to move past this self proclaimed watchdog with questionable motives and do what is right for our kids and our community.
Oh and by the way, the BOE website has been updated to address questions that have been submitted by the public.
Analli Citall
9:26 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Enough already, this referendum is only going to cost you $30 if you own the average cost of a home which is about $309,000.
So if you house is worth more than that you will PAY more than that.
If your house is worth less than that you will PAY less than that.
The $30 is an average, not the actual cost to very many people. It has been stated that your personal cost is going to be about $10/year for every $100,000 assessed value on your home.
Chris H
8:10 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
I think raising taxes just two months after Sandy isn't just ridiculous, it's immoral. Folks in this area need money to rebuild. Putting in artificial turf fields is a luxury that shouldn't be contemplated when people are struggling to survive.
Enough already
9:23 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Luxury? Dover, Hackettstown, Morristown, Summit, Madison, Newton, Randolph, Roxbury and, in 2013, Morris Knolls and Morrris Hills all have something in common...they have modernized their high school athletic facilties to provide a safe field that can be used by all students year round for gym class, boys and girls sports, their comunity, etc. Luxury? No, today's standard.
Rob M
8:54 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Chris H...I agree with you 100%. That coupled with the deepest recession since the Great Depression really illustrates how the entire administration, both the BOE and the Mayor's Office, have no idea what the true pulse of the community is. I know it is only $30 per year, but if most citizens in Parsippany are like me, they have seen a 33% tax increase over the last 5 years while economy as a whole has stagnated. Yes, I said 33%!!!These are luxuries we should not be investing in during a time when so many are struggling.
9:17 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Keep in mind that in 10 years both fields will need resurfacing. The firm doing this project estimated at the BOE meeting that when the time comes the cost will be over $400,000 per field. Where is this money going to come from?
Enough already
9:26 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
What happens when the artificial fields need to be replaced; where will the money come from to replace the fields?
a. It is expected that the field carpet will last a minimum of 10 years or longer. The district budget may include funds for planned capital improvements such as replacing the artificial fields. Once the fields are installed, the Board of Education can, on a yearly basis, set aside in a capital improvement reserve account $40 to $50 thousand to fund the cost of replacement. The Board could also simply take out a loan when the fields need to be replaced and repay the loan over the life expectancy of the new field. Whatever method is selected for the funding for the replacement of the fields, the cost of replacement should not have a significant impact on the yearly operating budget or the community.
9:42 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Enough Already - The 40-50 thousand set aside could have been done previously to keep the fields out of their condition and they did not do it. In 10 years they will ask you to pay more money to cover the fields because they are not going to set the money aside for the re-turf. IMPORTANT POINT - you are saying $40k-50k per year. That would be true if it was 1 field - but they are making 2 fields - so the number is actually $80-100k per year for the new turf in 10 years - which is more than maintaining a grass field. The math does not add up - this is not cost effective.
Jonathan Hemenway
9:16 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Bob- I would love to hear what you would do for this FOD project. All i have read is complaints about first the mayors proposal, then the BOE's proposal and now even the time table of when and how the referendum is being handeled. So I ask you what would you do?
Scott Dean
9:23 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
@Enough Already, I am sure you have heard the term "I will wash your back if you wash mine" Are you getting fearful that all your friends are not available to return the favor? Mr.Crawford was one of 9 members why are you not asking all the others in the past what there roll was.You wouldnt want to upset those who you have promised to help now would you?
Enough already
9:28 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Mr. Dean, just letting the voting public know the man behind the posts. No backwashing required.
Scott Dean
9:32 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Thats fine, I have to figure the soap has run out in this lovely clean town sooner or later
Chris J.
10:00 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Wow, there is a whole bunch of things to address...first, Analli: correct the $30 is the avg home owner cost. But to say that most will not pay that is really not true. Most will pay very close to that as the larger majority of home values in this town are between $250 and $350. And if you have a $500,000 home, I guess it's fair to assume that you could afford to pay a bit more than someone who owns a $200,000 home. Now, Michael: Stop using the "10 years and thats it" as the life of the turf. Jannarone is now turning 9 years old and showing no signs of being near the end of it's life. And also, it's gotten to it's 9th year with no regular maintenance. And lastly, Scott: I know what your driving at but depending on one's point of view, it's just a different bar of soap. And I'd like sit down and have a beer with you sometime and perhaps try to hold the picture up at a different angle. You seem like a reasonable guy.
Scott Dean
10:08 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Chris, Make that a coffee and your on ..We share mutual friends so that can be arranged. As I mentioned to Beth there is a desperate need to upgrade our fields,pointing out the path that was taken by some should be noted is my point.
Maybe I will see you at the ballfield this spring lol...
Chris J.
10:51 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
A coffee sounds good! I'm not a Starbucks guy...Dunkin Donuts is my preference.
Seriously..just reach out to me and let's do it.
Scott Dean
9:09 am on Monday, January 21, 2013
Hi Chris, I have tried to locate an e mail for you to no avail,
You can reach me @ email@example.com if there is an availability to meet up
Scott Dean
11:44 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Chris, sounds great I will get in touch over the weekend
Bob Crawford
11:52 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Enough Already
Any proposal that involves spending funds requires at least five votes of the nine member Board. As you may know over the past number of years the funds provided to the District by the State were reduced and yet the need to repair and and replace boilers, roofs, windows, and the need to install security cameras and to pay employees continued unabated. Given that reality the BOE had to decide where and how to spend tax payer dollars and per policy and process based those decisions on the recommendations of the Superintendent and the Business Administrator. Their recommendations were initally reviewed by the three member Building and Grounds Committee which, after a discussion and a vote,.forwarded their recommendations to the full Board. The Board had some difficult decisions to make and did so based on what it believed to be the District's priorities. For the record I expressed concerns about the quality of the PHS track but was convinced that other priorities took precedence.
My memory may be faulty but except for one instance approximately 8 years ago I don't recall any "outcry from the people" that was directed to the full Board regarding the condition of the District's fields and tracks. Perhaps, on Patch, you would be good enough to identify yourself and provide just one example of when you spoke to me or came before the full Board to express your concerns about the conditions of the fields and tracks. But that would take guts.Got any?
12:30 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
Sample Ballot Question - who did / did not receive a sample ballot? We are on brooklawn drive and I did not receive one as of yet.
10:24 am on Sunday, January 20, 2013
This seems pretty simple:
WHY take on a TEN-year obligation for a product that is projected to last only SEVEN years ?
Beth Bluj
11:47 am on Sunday, January 20, 2013
The turf at Jannarone, which is used year round, by soccer, field hockey, football, LAX, softball, baseball, is approx. 9 years old and not even close to needing to be replaced.
11:32 am on Sunday, January 20, 2013
I wonder how much use the "Parsippany" Soccer club will have of these fields. They already use the majority of our town's fields free of charge and from what I was able to discern, (correct me if I am wrong) only 3 players from their national champion team are actually from Parsippany. It is not really a "Parsippany" team. Yet, we pay for the fields, the lights, the maintenance, etc. This does not seem right to me. I want my tax dollars to go towards actual Parsippany residents.
Beth Bluj
11:56 am on Sunday, January 20, 2013
Michael - - this is not about the PSC - This is about our High School teams having competitive, safe, ADA compliant, 21st facilities on which to play.
11:42 am on Sunday, January 20, 2013
One other point - with the majority being not from Parsippany and playing for surrounding high-schools, we are actually helping make these players better, with our tax dollars who then compete against our own high school teams.


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What Women Want | 6 Lessons for Pinterest from 100K Visitors
What Women Want | 6 Lessons for Pinterest
Since I began producing content specifically for Pinterest in the last month, I finally have a large dataset and understanding of users to study. To test the specific impact that a Pinterest-only marketing campaign can have one a site, my girlfriend Alaina was gracious enough to let me work on her sunglass boutique site which was only averaging 20-30 page views daily. With careful research on what, when, and how to submit to Pinterest I quickly began to take over the popular section of Pinterest and grow her site to over 100,000 visitors within the first month.
So what did I learn from these first 100,000 visitors and from a month of daily Pinterest marketing? Here are 6 simple lessons:
Lesson 1: Keep a Clean Image
If youre planning to submit a traditional infographic to Pinterest with the hopes of it going big (assuming its not about Ryan Gosling) then the graphic will probably need a redesign. I have found that with Pinterest, infographics containing light and visually appealing colors (such as light blues, pinks, and yellows) have far more success than those that keep their neutral layout.
Why is this? Once your infographic hits the new page in any specific category there is only a small 10 minute window for the content to be repinned or liked. If youre a new user with a small follower base this method is your only chance at going viral. If it doesnt happen, you will have to wait another hour to try the submission again (see my blog for the Pinterest algorithm update). Since Pinterest is a visual pinboard, it will be in your best interest to redesign the infographic to be as color coordinated and appealing from far away as possible. I have also found that including actual pictures as opposed to graphics works significantly better on the boards.
Lesson 2: Size Matters
When submitting any graphic to Pinterest, this is the absolute biggest lesson that most marketers have failed to learn. My rule of thumb: if its over 5,000 pixels long, it doesnt belong. Why is this so important? Because the REPIN and LIKE buttons are at the TOP of the submission. If a user has to scroll a mile just to see the entire image then its very unlikely they will scroll back up to press the buttons that really matter.
But not to worry, it is still possible to go viral on Pinterest with that monster of a graphic. To combat the size problem, create a simple, square image in photoshop outlining the graphics title. Make it simple, pretty, and to the point. If youve been on Pinterest for any time at all, Im sure youve seen the image to the left. Theres a reason for that.
Lesson 3: Perfect Timing
When it comes to other social networks the timing of submission is somewhat arbitrary. However, Pinterest seems to stick to a daily schedule of when their users decide to crash my servers with traffic. That is why every single day I am at my computer ready to combat the eventual onslaught of what I like to call Before and After Work Traffic. 6AM and 6PM eastern time, every weekday, this happens. With the exception of Fridays, when the spike tends to hit at 4PM.
What does this mean? First of all, Pinterest users are very devoted workers. Second of all, the perfect time to submit your image to Pinterest is at either 5AM or 5PM. After a good hour of your content gaining momentum and traction within the boards your content will be highly visible during the peak hours.
There is a catch, however, in that lately Pinterests servers have been having trouble keeping up with the large influx in traffic during these times. If Pinterest seems to be loading slowly or is going in or out, its best to just hold off on the submission for another time.
Lesson 4: Honesty Goes a Long Ways
I would be a liar if I said I didnt have more than one Pinterest account. As a matter of fact, I have several (all for science). The most successful account that Ive had is a novelty account devoted to being a womans best friend. With this account I have never been negative or submitted anything to the boards, however, I just cruise the popular section handing out free advice and honest opinions. By doing this on the popular boards, with a novel name (I used a picture of Ryan Gosling just for the heck of it) I was able to establish over 100 followers within a week.
Just like on every other social network I can confirm that novelty accounts do work on Pinterest.
Lesson 5: Be a Creative Friend
Every morning when I wake up, I check the popular section to see whats trending. Its typically food ideas, some shoes, and a Ryan Gosling Hey Girl for good measures. However, every once and a while I will see an infographic of viral that made it through the pits to Popular page glory. If I see anything on the popular page that I think I would ever possibly make in the future, I make a note of it in my notebook and go about my business. The point is: I would never want to burden the Pinterest community with something thats been done before.
Much like the other social networks, the users of Pinterest recognize copies or reposted material. While you may have some immediate success in the short run, a well thought-out and creative post will bring in 100x the traffic than cheating your way.
This also means, however, that your content will be submitted 9Gag at one point or another and repinned via Pinterest. This is bad because 9Gag is the mortal enemy to all original content creators. I have found that by skimming the Popular boards on Pinterest every few hours for your content you will eventually run across an instance where your submission has been rehosted. I nicely leave a comment accrediting the original source and more often than not the Pinterest user edits the submission to the correct link.
Lesson 6: Dont be Suffocating
This lesson is where probably 90% of the new businesses I see trying to make an impact on Pinterest fail. If you have a business account on Pinterest and someone has chosen to follow your pins, then chances are they are aware of your products have have visited your page to see what you have to offer. If your only plan with Pinterest is to only pin your products or images from your site, then chances are you will fail miserably.
A great rule of thumb I like to tell my clients is only 1 pin per day showcasing a product. The rest of the pins should be advice, insights, or something funny that relates to the industry and account itself. Whole Foodsnever pins any sort of products to their boards, and for good reason. They have chosen to remain true to their core values and only pin about:
- Caring about the community and the environment
- Promoting healthy eating and education to our stakeholders
- Selling the highest quality organic and natural foods available
- Creating ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers
By using this approach they have gained over 15,000 followers who follow them for what they believe in, not for what they sell.


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* Added full support for 4.21REX (REBUG) firmware
* Added support for 4.21REX in DEX full mode (DEX flash + DEX lv2 kernel)
* Added support for PS1 disc backups for 4.21REX CFW in DEX/DEX mode
* Added support for direct-disc-access for 4.21REX CFW in DEX/DEX mode (data CD/DVD/BD discs)
* Added support for flashing 256MB NAND *.EID0.NANDBIN backups
* Users with broken BD drives can use 4.21REX in DEX mode with fake BDEMU stick/image for 100% game compatibility
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're using DEX mode in 4.21REX, use this CEX version of mM (do not install the reguar DEX mM which is only for official dex firmwares).
This package also includes:
* Rebug Toolbox 02.00.00
* c2d + openssl
* DUMMY_BDEMU.rar
About DUMMY_BDEMU:
It is to help users with broken BD-ROM drives (which have a working logic board and married to the PS3). A lot of games have issues when started from /app_home or using "Direct Boot", that's why this is the BEST solution for such users. You will have to be on 4.21CFW REBUG (REX) with DEX Target ID flash and DEX LV2 Kernel (full DEX MODE).
Here is the readme:
small 512MB USB STICK to emulate your broken BD-ROM.
* PC and PS3
* USB stick/drive (512MB minimum size)
* Disc Image Generator Software (ps3gen)
* PLAYSTATION3.iso Dummy BDEMU image
* 4.21CFW REBUG (REX) operating in DEX mode with DEX lv2_kernel (FULL DEX MODE)
* Connect a USB HDD to be used for BDEMU
* Start "Disc Image Generator for Playstation3" (ps3gen)
* Click "Show" button in the top right-hand corner
* Click "Select File..." button
* Locate and select "PLAYSTATION3.iso" provided in this archive
* Click "Save / Emu ..." button
* Select "Write Image to BD Emulator HDD"
* Select your BDEMU USB HDD
* Pick a slot from the list and click "Write Image"
On your PS3 with 4.21REX CFW and multiMAN 04.10.00 installed:
* Install "Rebug Toolbox 02.00.00" and launch it
* In SELECTOR: REBUG MODE / DEBUG XMB / DEBUG MENU
* In DEX/CEX: Flash your DEX EID0 NOR/NAND file (DEX-FLASH.EID0.NORBIN or DEX-FLASH.EID0.NANDBIN file on /dev_usb000 stick)
* Quit Toolbox and reboot your PS3
* In XMB "Settings" go to "Debug Settings" and set "Blu-ray Disc Access" option to "BD Emulator (USB)"
* Turn off your PS3
* Connect the BDEMU USB HDD drive/stick to the right-most port (/dev_usb000) - the port closest to the BD-ROM drive
* Turn on your PS3
* You should see "PLAYSTATION(R)3" Game Disc mounted in XMB Game column
* Start multiMAN 04.10.00+, load a game from internal HDD or external USB HDD connected to another port. Do not unplug the BDEMU USB drive.
* Start your game from the Disc Icon in XMB.
Download: multiMAN ver 04.10.00 BASE CEX (20121103) (SendSpace)
Mirror: Mediafire
Source:: Deank via PS3crunch forums
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Ramona Blevins, 82, of Wheelersburg, formerly of Franklin Furnace, daughter of the late John D. McNutt and Elizabeth Maynard was called home to be with her Savior on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. She was reunited with her late husband Charles H. Blevins to whom she was married for 52 years. She attended and was baptized at the Plymouth Heights Nazarene Church. Surviving are two sons, Michael Blevins of Wheelersburg and Randy Blevins and wife Debbie, also from Wheelersburg; three brothers, Roger McNutt, Frank McNutt and Paul V. McNutt; three sisters, Darlene Lewis; Marlene Minehart and Donna Kay Shepherd; stepbrother, Joe Riffe and stepsisters Dolly Kun and Phyllis Adams; her grandchildren, Jeanette McCoy, Angie Dillon, Lisa Blevins, Traci Blevins, Mike Blevins, Jr; Kristen Nalley; Matt Blevins, Heather May and Jerrod Blevins; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a special caregiver, Tammy Aeh. Preceding her in death were her son Jerry Blevins; brother Ralph McNutt and two sisters, Betty Tombragel and Pauline Simpson. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg with Pastor Tim Throckmorton, Andy Ramey and Frank Stidham officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be made to www.swickbussachamberlin.com.


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Memorial service for Walter and Julia Kowal
PINE ISLAND — A memorial service for Walter (June 13, 1927, to Jan. 11, 2012) and Julia Kowal (July 15, 1931 to Feb. 2, 2010) will be offered at St. Stanislaus Church in Pine Island on Saturday, May 26, at noon.
Interment of their cremains will follow the church services.
A luncheon will follow at the CYO in Pine Island.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. For additional information, call 845-651-7711.