The town of Long Valley is separated into the “Mountain” and the “Valley.” Yes, there are advantages and disadvantages with what area you live in.

Long Valley is split between people that live in the “Valley” and those that live on the “Mountain.” What is the difference? Is there really a major distinction?

It is said that families living on the “Mountain” lose power more quickly in storms, especially thunderstorms. During the winter, often times snow falls significantly more than in the “Valley.” If one drives from the mountain into town, one may see barely any fallen snow, when they had a completely covered white ground at home.

The “Valley” seems to lose power after those in the “Mountain.” Sometimes they might not even lose power. It is also a lot easier to get to school from the “Valley” than it is from the “Mountain.”

After an ice storm, roads at the top of the mountain may be very bad. Meanwhile, the “Valley” may be just fine. This is why deciding whether to close/delay the school or not should be checked thoroughly. Seniors have not driven to school due to the fact that they could not leave their driveway. This proposes a problem because they may have missed the bus, which means they just do not go to school at all. Another aspect is that a parent says they have to take the bus, but are buses really much safer than a car is? There has been days like these when a bus even slid off the road.

WMC student, Lyndsey Regis states, “Sometimes my mom tells me I am not allowed to drive because the roads are bad. And I ask you (Tiffany) to drive me.” This is ironic because I live in the mountain, as does she. However I live a tad farther up the mountain. Therefore if she cannot get out, I usually cannot either. The weather system in town can be complicated.