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January 9, 2010
Douglas takes the helm at county board
Etched into memory Local doctor’s carvings convey life of Holocaust victims By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com
New Essex County Board of Supervisors chair Randy Douglas is sworn in by Essex County Clerk Joe Provoncha at the board’s 2010 organizational meeting Jan. 4. Douglas, a third generation supervisor, became the first Democrat in three decades to chair the board. Photo by John Gereau
By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas became the first Democrat in 31 years to lead the Essex County Board of Supervisors when he was unanimously elected as board chair at the body’s 2010 organizational meeting Jan. 4. Douglas was one of several officials sworn in that day, including newly elected District Attorney Kristy Sprague, re-elected Sheriff Henry Hommes, and four newly elected town supervisors. “I’m proud to have the privilege of being only the second supervisor from the town of Jay to hold this position,” Douglas said. The Douglas family has a long history of holding elected office in Jay. Douglas’ father, Thomas A. Douglas, served as Jay supervisor from 1972-80 and from 19982000. His grandfather, Arthur J. Douglas, served as Jay supervisor from 1966-72. All were Democrats. Douglas said he looks forward to continuing their legacy. “I am proud of my roots. I’m proud to be a Democrat, but most of all, I’m proud to have been given the communication skills of my father to be able to reach across party lines,” he said. In his introductory address, Douglas outlined some difficult choices county officials will have to make in an economic recession that continues to take its toll on state and local government. “This next year will be difficult,” said Douglas, “and if we want to continue without cutting services or jobs, we’re all going to have to be a little more innovative.” Douglas mentioned utilizing a frozen meal program avaialable through the state to reduce costs at the county jail and nursing home. “Another idea to be investigated is the possibility of the county going green,” said Douglas, noting a desire to reduce duplicative paperwork between departments and explore the use of solar energy panels.
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Stepping into the examination room at the office of Dr. Herbert Savel, one will immediately notice the unique artwork that adorns the walls. Seemingly framed images depict a strange blend of placid family portraits and graphic acts of violence. At first glance, the images in vivid color appear to be two-dimensional, but a second look reveals their texture and raised relief. The paintings are, in fact, carved from a solid block of wood. Closer inspection also reveals other clues. Jewish symbols and images of concentration camps reminiscent of Schindler’s List indicate that these images originate from the days of Nazi Germany. What may be most surprising is that all these images covering the walls from ceiling to floor are the work of Savel himself, who still finds time to carve them when he’s not practicing as a physician. While most of Savel’s carvings are hanging at his office, several are on display elsewhere. The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla. has a permanent exhibit devoted to his work. Now, with the assistance the museum, Savel has published a book highlighting his work and the people who have inspired it. Carving virtually every day since April 2002, Savel has amassed a collection of more than 1,070 sculptures, all of which have a similar message. “I would like to show that the
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Dr. Herbert Savel, a long-time physician in Elizabethtown, displays the recently published book highlighting his unique wood carvings. Based on photographs of Holocaust victims, dozens of his carvings are on display in the Florida Holocaust museum and elsewhere. Photo by Matt Bosley
ECH striving to go green, healthier By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Community Hospital is making a conscious effort to reduce its impact on the environment and improve the overall health of its patients in the process. The hospital has instituted a Healthy Environment Initiative, part of an ongoing series of decisions that have led to more healthy, cost-effective and envi-
ronmentally friendly operations there. “The hospital’s top priority is the health and safety of its patients, staff and community”, said ECH Administrator Rod Boula. “ECH has no intention of doing anything that harms the environment and, in fact, strives to minimize its impact.” One recent change at the hospital has been the use of a non-toxic cleaning solution that eliminates phenols and other harmful substances from wastewater.
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ECH community relations manager Jane Hooper said the non-toxic cleaners are also free of noxious fumes that are both harmful and malodorous to patients. Now, she said, hospital staff are more comfortable with the product they use. “They’re very proud of the fact that they can say to patients that this is healthier,” Hooper said. Though the non-toxic cleaners cost
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