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The giving spirit in Bergenfi eld Howell Local 228 fi lls both stomachs and hearts In the spirit of the giving season, Bergenfield Local 309 put together 10 Thanksgiving baskets filled with donations from members for families in need in the community. Pictured, from left, are members Daynel Ozorio, Andres Enriquez and Tim Knapp. One of the best parts of the holiday season is the food. Food has the power to gather a family around a table, where they of- ten remember the good old days and make new memories. Inspired by seasonal nostalgia, Howell Local 228 spent Nov. 21 at the Southard Fire Department, where members distributed 114 Thanksgiving meals to the elderly and underprivileged resi- dents in the community. With the help of community volunteers and several SLEOII officers, 30 members of Local 228 distributed meals including turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pies. The participation by Local 228 did not go unnoticed by their president, Detective Chris Nagy. “Each officer, a majority [of them] on their own time, not only delivered the meals but spent time providing some compa- ny to our resi- dents.” And with a twist on the ad- age, Local 228 members seem to have discov- ered that the way to a com- munity’s heart is through its collective stom- ach. FirstNet is the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety built exclusively by AT&T. Priortiy access to network during rush hour, sports events, & emergencies. 80 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ DECEMBER 2018 AT&T’s Network reliability & quality service with no data slowdowns - ever! Eligibility to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMT, & EMS - and their families.