Clinton Township Newsletter

4 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com U n i t e d w a y o f h C ' S h o l i d a y h a n d S p R o g R a m B R i n g S h o l i d a y C h e e R t o n e i g h B o R S i n n e e d "It is because of people like you that my son and I won't go without this holiday." The generous support of our community ensures that United Way of Hunterdon County is able to give this mom, and more than 2,400 of our neighbors, a brighter holiday season. Did you know it costs about $76,000 for a family of four to barely get by in Hunterdon County? And that figure doesn't include extras like a night at the movies, or holiday gifts. Hunterdon County's high cost of living coupled with a sluggish economy make it increasingly difficult for low-to-moderate income families, elderly residents and others with special needs to make ends meet, which is especially poignant during the holiday season. Getting involved in Holiday Hands is easy. United Way will match individuals or organizations with a family and/or individual and provide their wish list. Unwrapped gifts and/or gift cards are brought to the United Way of Hunterdon County's office by December 9, 2016. Gift cards are always needed, especially for individuals and family that are not "adopted". If you, your company or your organization are interested in learning more about adopting a family or volunteering this holiday season, please call Maria at 908.237.1689 or email her at: maria@uwhunterdon.org. Your participation in Holiday Hands makes a significant impact to ensure that local families will experience the wonder of the holidays. It's a remarkable way for your family, your office, your organization or your friends and you to make great things happen when we LIVE UNITED. Find out more at: www.UWHunterdon.org. www.MSIPlumbingandRemodeling.com 1109 Route 31 South, Lebanon New Jersey Licensed Master Plumber #8722 908.735.4438 your plumbing experts! Water Conditioning & RO Systems Sewage Ejector Pump Service & Replacement Kitchen Sink & Dishwasher Installation Emergency Sump Pumps Maintained & Installed Battery & Water Backup Sump Pumps Repair & Installation Of Toilets & Faucets Fix And Repair Clogged Fixtures & Drains Gas Piping Design, Repair & Installation Water Pipe Repair & Maintenance Emergency Leak Repair And Automatic Alerts Ice Maker Lines Repaired & Installed Generac Generators Installed & Maintained Full Remodeling Services K e e p wa R m & d R y t h i S w i n t e R by Anne Thornton, President, MSI Plumbing & Remodeling It's winter! Here are a few tips to keep you warm and dry: Reverse Your Ceiling Fans. If your ceiling fan has a reverse switch, use it to run the fan's blades in a clockwise direction after you turn on your heat. Energy Star says the fan will produce an updraft and push down into the room heated air from the ceiling (remember, hot air rises). This is especially helpful in rooms with high ceilings -- and it might even allow you to turn down your thermostat by a degree or two for greater energy savings. Caulk Around Windows and Doors. If the gaps between siding and window or door frames are bigger than the width of a nickel, you need to reapply exterior caulk. (Check the joints in window and door frames, too.) Silicone caulk is best for exterior use because it won't shrink and it's impervious to the elements. Check window-glazing putty, too (which seals glass into the window frame). Add weather- stripping as needed around doors, making sure you cannot see any daylight from inside your home. Test Your Sump Pump. Slowly pour several gallons of water into the sump pit to see whether the pump turns on. You should do this every few months, but especially after a long dry season or before a rainy one. For more complete instructions for testing and maintenance, check your owner's manual. Most sump pumps last about ten years. For more information about installing water-efficient appliances, remodeling and improving your home, please visit us at our office, give us a call or visit us online. MSI Plumbing & Remodeling, 908.735.4438.www.MSIPlumbingAndRemodeling.com. V i S i t t h e h o l i d a y g i f t B o U t i q U e d e C e m B e R 3 - 4 i n f l e m i n g t o n ! Come early to Flemington's Holiday Parade on December 4 and find great gifts at the Holiday Gift Boutique sponsored by the Friends of Historic Flemington. Or come a day earlier and get a jump on the best items at the sale! The Holiday Gift Boutique — on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at 123 Main Street in Flemington — will feature art by local artists, unique gifts, fine crafts, jewelry and more. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is free. Friends of Historic Flemington is a citizens' group that advocates for the adaptive reuse of Flemington's significant historic buildings, including the Union Hotel, as critical components of a thoughtfully designed and properly scaled downtown development. For more info. about the Holiday Gift Boutique, contact Joanne Braun at: jbraun@marykay.com or 908.268.6638. For more information about Friends of Historic Flemington, go to: www.FriendsOfHistoricFlemington.com.

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