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Flanders Fire and
Rescue get a birds
eye view
PHOTO courtesy of Flanders Fire and Rescue
A helicopter arriving at an emergency scene to whisk away a patient whose life is on the line is one of the more dramatic moments in emergency services. The problem is that it can become rather hazardous. That’s why area firefighters and emergency medical personnel can learn how to work safely with medical helicopters at a training session sponsored by Flanders Fire Company and Rescue Squad No. 1 and hosted by the Atlantic Training Center in Netcong.
“Helicopters add a special dimension to emergency medical transport in one of the nation’s most congested areas,” said Heather Detoro, captain of the EMS Division of Flanders Fire/Rescue. “A person with life-threatening injuries can be at the trauma center in Morristown in just a few minutes, rather than the long time it can take fighting rush-hour traffic on our area highways. This class will help everyone decide when to call for a helicopter and how to work more smoothly with Atlantic Air One, NorthStar or any other aeromedical unit that responds.”
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Netcong Vet donates time to save lives at Father Johns
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PHOTO BY ELSIE WALKER FOR THE WEEKLY NEWS
Dr. Michelle Hewett of Netcong vaccinates an eight week old puppy at Father. John's Animal House as kennel supervisor, Jen Rygh holds the dog.
The weekly News September 5, 2008
Most people wouldn’t spend their day off doing what they do for a living, but Michelle Hewett does….and it is clear that she loves it. Hewett is a Netcong resident and has been a veterinarian at Tranquility Veterinary Hospital for the past 11 years. However, on Wednesday afternoons, you can find Hewett at Father John’s Animal House, a non-profit non-kill shelter on Father John’s Lane in Lafayette. There she gives vaccinations, check-ups and care to the cats and dogs waiting for adoption. These days there are many good adoptable pets at the shelter that need homes and that’s what drew Hewett to start volunteering at the shelter three months ago: to help the pets be ready for adoption and spread the word that there are lots of furry companions in need of forever homes.
“The animals need the help,” said Hewett of her motivation to volunteer at the shelter.
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Knights help Arc with sweeties 
Weekly News September 5, 2008
Most people enjoy receiving a candy bar in exchange for a donation to the annual Knights of Columbus candy drive, but most don’t have a chance to see first-hand how far that dollar goes.
In photo with Mr. Pruznick are Jim Martin of Easton PA recently elected Grand Knight and past Grand Knight Ed Ajhar of Phillipsburg.
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