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Miss Branchville 2009Posted on: 2009-08-06Sarah Elizabeth Cannavale was recently crowned Miss Branchville. She is a 2009 graduate of High Point Regional High School. While a student there she was a member of Pass It Along, a service organization, a member of Peer Counseling and competed on the winning debate team. As a member of student council, Sarah served as the chair of the State Charity Committee. She played field hockey and was a captain of the varsity team. Involvement in her community included participation in the Little Lost Arts theater program and working with the preschool special needs program at Frankford School. Sarah was also a representative to New Jersey Girl’s State in 2008. The daughter of Connie and Michael Cannavale, Sarah will attend Drew University in the fall to pursue a degree in political science. - Recycling UpdatePosted on: 2007-08-10During the course of our daily routine we sometimes forget recycling guidelines that our refuse collector asks that we follow. Below are some gentle reminders to make the task a little easier for all of us:
The following recyclables may be co-mingled. They must be in permanent containers. DO NOT use garbage bags. Recyclables are to be placed curbside on the second Friday of each month. Pick up begins at 7am.
* TIN AND BI-METAL food and beverage cans, must be rinsed and paper labels removed.
* ALUMINUM beverage cans should also be rinsed.
* GLASS CONTAINERS (clear, green, amber) rinsed, and caps and neck, rings removed.
* PET plastic beverage containers (soda bottles) rinsed, and cap and neck rings removed.
* HDTE plastic beverage containers (milk, juice, water) and detergent bottles, rinsed and caps removed.
* ALUMINUM PIE PLATES should be rinsed.
The following materials should also be put out on recycling day:
* BROWN PAPER BAGS, cross tied in bundles.
* HIGH GRADE OFFICE PAPER, cross tied in bundles.
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The following recyclables are collected every Friday with regular trash collection and should be cross tied and may be co-mingled:
* CORRUGATED CARDBOARD, flattened.
* NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES and JUNK MAIL.
The Sussex County Recycling Program also mandates the recycling of:
* OLD CLOTHING, which may be dropped off at the SCMUA Recycling Center in Lafayette or at any Amvet depot.
* DRY CELL BATTERIES, USED MOTOR OIL, ANTIFREEZE, ETC, which may be dropped off at the SCMUA Recycling Center.
* LEAVES in bags will be picked up curbside on the second and fourth Saturdays in April, May, October and November. - Keep Pollution Out Of Storm DrainsPosted on: 2007-08-10* Municipalities and many other public agencies are required to mark certain storm drain inlets with messages reminding people that storm drains are connected to local waterbodies.
* Do not let sewage or other wastes flow into a stormwater system. - Easy Things You Can Do Every Day To Protect Our WaterPosted on: 2007-08-10As a resident, business, or other member of the New Jersey community, it is important to know these easy things you can do every day to protect our water.
* Limit your use of fertilizers and pesticides.
* Do a soil test to see if you need a fertilizer.
* Do not apply fertilizers if heavy rain is predicted.
* Look into alternatives for pesticides.
* Maintain a small lawn and keep the rest of your property or yard in a natural state with trees and other native vegetation that requires little or no fertilizer.
* If you use fertilizers and pesticides, follow the instructions on the label on how to correctly apply it. Make sure you properly store or discard any unused portions. - Dispose Of Yard Waste ProperlyPosted on: 2007-08-10* Keep leaves and grass out of storm drains.
* If your municipality or agency has yard waste collection rules, follow them.
* Use leaves and grass clippings as a resource for compost.
* Use a mulching mower that recycles grass clippings into the lawn. - Clean Up After Your PetPosted on: 2007-08-10* Many municipalities and public agencies must enact and enforce local pet-waste rules.
* An example is requiring pet owners or their keepers to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste dropped on public or other people's property.
* Make sure you know your town's or agency's requirements and comply with them. It's the law, and remember to:
* Use newpaper, bags or pooper-scoopers to pick up wastes.
* Dispose of the wrapped per waste in the trash or unwrapped in a toilet.
* Never discard pet waste in a storm drain. - Properly Use and Dispose of Hazardous ProductsPosted on: 2007-08-10* Hazardous products include some household or commercial cleaning products, lawn and garden care products, motor oil, anti-freeze, and paints.
* Do not pour any hazardous products down a storm drain because storm drains are usually connected to local waterbodies and the water is not treated.
