Members of Warren County Community Colleges mathematics honor society recently earned national recognition at the 2012 Mu Alpha

Theta National Convention in Boston. Honor Society member Erich Nething placed 6th in the Alpha Chalk Talk competition. Nething took on the best and brightest math students in the country with his derivation of the Poisson distribution from the binomial distribution as it relates to the actuarial sciences. The group also placed 13th and was awarded team trophies in the Alpha Gemini competition. What Erich accomplished at the nationals is amazing! remarked Dr. Phillips, the founder and adviser of the colleges chapter of Mu Alpha Theta. Our team trained hard all year in the hopes of improving on last years awardwinning performance in Dallas. The students

hard work and dedication paid off and I couldnt be more proud of their achievements! This was the WCCCs math teams third

appearance at the national math competition. Last year, the team brought home trophies from the competition in Dallas. Prior to that, the

team won awards at the 2010 national competition in Washington, DC. The honor societys three year winning

Calling all fine art crafters! The Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council is inviting fine art crafters to rent space in their Fine Art Crafts area in the gallery. This area displays original fine art crafts year round and is of no particular theme. All work must be original to the artist and approved. Artists should provide their own displays. Each artist will be given a prospectus and they are responsible to number code and price tag each individual piece. Contact Chriss Murphy

at 973-383-0027 for a prospectus contract and more information. The Warren County Technical School is looking for crafters to exhibit at Crafts in the Warren Tech in December. Email craftsinwarre ntech@me.com. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Benjamen Trowbridge, August 1st; Jamielee Barlip, August 2nd; Elizabeth Martocci, August 5th; Paul Curciullo, August 5th; and Krista Karasek, August 6th. Happy birthday, everyone!

Do you have a video youd like to share with your community? Is it funny, cute, educational, dramatic? Whether its your daughters ballet, your sons baseball game, your mom cooking, your dads DIY instructional... We want to see it and share it! Send your videos to the pressonline@gmail.com and well post them on our Website, www.the pressnewsonline.com! We hope youre having fun this summer! If youre not, we want you to, and if you are, we want to make it even better! So send us your Summer Fun Photos (thepress news@enter.net, subject

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Here is a list of notable books that have been added to the collection recently at the Warren County Library: The Racketeer, by John Grisham. The Panther (John Corey), by Nelson DeMille. The Giver, by Lois Lowry. Three Brides, No Groom, by Debbie Macomber. I Like Bugs (Step-IntoReading, Step 1), by Margaret Wise Brown. The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1), by James Patterson. Olivia and the Fairy Princess, by Ian Falconer. Naruto, Vol. 57 (Naruto (Graphic Novels)), by Masashi Kishimoto. In Sunlight and In Shadow, by Mark Helprin. Dark Storm (Carpathian), by Christine Feehan. Restaurant Man, by Joe Bastianich. Wicked Business: A Lizzy and Diesel Novel, by Janet Evanovich. A Winter Dream, by Richard Paul Evans. Bleach,

Vol. 43 (Bleach (Graphic Novels)), by Tite Kubo. Criminal, by Karin Slaughter. NYPD Red, by James Patterson. Rare Earth, by Davis Bunn. The Lawgiver, by Herman Wouk. Flight Behavior: A Novel, by Barbara Kingsolver. A Christmas Garland, by Anne Perry. A Question of Identity: A Simon Serrailler Mystery, by Susan Hill. Buffalo Bill's Dead Now (A Wind River Reservation Myste), by Margaret Coel. Daughter of Light, by V.C. Andrews. Fox Tracks: A Novel, by Rita Mae Brown. Hellbox (Nameless Detective), by Bill Pronzini. Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness and Mercy Christmas Story, by Debbie Macomber. Sea Glass Summer, by Dorothy Cannell. Shiver, by Karen Robards. Legends: The Wrath of the Gods, by Anthony Horowitz.

Bottomline Bluegrass Band Performs at Shippen Manor

From the hills of eastern Kentucky, Bottomline will perform on stage at 6pm at Shippen Manor on Sunday, August 5th. Carrying the tradition of the birthplace and history of bluegrass music, Bottomline, a highenergy band offers traditional and contemporary sounds of bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music. Bottomline has a unique style which features tight four-part harmony that compliments their lightning fast instrumentation and gives them great versatility. They are known as singer/songwriters and have released their music both nationally and worldwide. From Greenup County, Kentucky, Bottomline features; Ned Crisp on banjo and lead vocals, Don Rambo on bass with a voice ranging from bass to tenor, John Manifold with a flat picking style on guitar, Byran Ross on dobro and vocals, and Zack Rambo on mandolin and vocals. Solid rhythm and silky smooth lead work puts the final touches on the sound making Bottomline a favorite among those that hear them. Come to the Shippen Manor lawn on Sunday, August 5th at 6pm in Oxford, just west of the Route 31 traffic light. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, alcohol free coolers, picnic baskets, and significant others for a free concert of traditional and contemporary bluegrass featuring Bottomline. This free concert is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission, supported by the Warren County Freeholders, and funded in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. New Jersey State arts funding is derived from a dedicated state hotel/motel occupancy fee, and does not impact property or income taxes. The lawn at Shippen Manor is reasonably accessible and accessible lavatories are available. Individuals preferring speech or hearing assistance may call the relay service at 711.

Rethinking Happiness Workshop: August 1st, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Facebook for Beginners Part 2: August 2nd, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Prior Facebook exp. req. Movie Night: August 2nd, 5pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. The Hatfields & McCoys, Part II, 145 minutes. The Lizard Guys: August 3rd, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. 1st Friday Writers, August 3rd, 7pm. Blairstown Library, 4 Lambert Road. Bring your writing, any genre, for friendly, frank critique or come just to visit. FMI, call Walter at 908-362-6967. Read to a Dog or Pot Belly Pig: August 4th, 11pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Each child can read aloud to Barley for appx. 10 min. Space is limted, please register. FMI, call 908-3628335. Sciensational Workshop for Kids, Engino

Building: August 6th thru 8th, 9am to 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 7 thru 12. $99 fee due at registration. FMI, call 908362-8335. Wii Just Dance, August 6th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 4 and up. Get your groove on and join the fun. Water Balloon Volleyball: August 7th, 11am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 11 thru 17. Registration required. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Storytelling with Lisa Facciponti: August 7th, 11am. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Space is limited, please register. FMI, call 908-3628335. Movie Night: August 7th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. The Lorax, Rated PG. Hope Historical Meeting: August 7th, 7:30pm. Christine Rusin presents The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly to preserve history and an update on the restoration of Swayze Cemetary. The Hope Communtiy Center,

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Kids Crafts: August 9, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 5-12. Sign up is necessary. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Percy Jackson: Dream Big, Be a Hero: August 10th, 1pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Enter Camp Half-Blood, design your shield, defeat Medusa, capture the Golden Fleece & more. Ages 9+. Registration req. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Chess Clinic, August 11th, 1pm to 2:30pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. All elementary school children are invited. You must sign up if youre not already a member of the Knowlton Chess Club. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Dog On Fleas: August 13th, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Kids Gazebo Concert. Starlab the Portable Planetarium: August 13th, 3pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Registration req. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Read to a Dog, by Jaime Dritt & Barley Barker: August 13th, 6:30pm. Warren Co.

Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Each child can read aloud to Barley for appx. 10 min. Space is limted, please register. FMI, call 908-475-6322. North Warren Lions Club Outing: August 13th. Registration w/ coffee & danishes, 7:30am; shotgun start, 8:30am; deluxe cookout on patio, 1:30pm2:30pm. FMI, call 908475-3181. Dragons & Dreams, by Piccirillo Science Telling: August 14th, 11am. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Space is limited, please register. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Wii Just Dance, August 14th, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 4 and up. Get your groove on and join the fun. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Kids Crafts: August 15, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 5-12. Sign up is necessary. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Christmas in August Sale: August 16th thru 18th, 10am to 2pm. KUMC Thrift Store, 503 Route 94, Knowlton. Seeing Eye Puppy Demonstration: August 16th, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown.

Blairstown & Knowlton A&P Alpine Meats Animal Mansion Ash Plumbing Asian Karate A-Tech Auto Blair Tile Blair Tire & Auto Blairstown Chiropractic Blairstown Country Florist Blairstown Municipal Building Blairstown Optical Blairstown Theater BookNest Buckwood Building Specialties Burgdorff BuzzWords Caffe Nelle Cucine Columbia Post Office Country Kids Station Custom Colonial Dale's Market David Krawski Dentist DogHouse Dominick Pizza Ellias Restaurant Finish Line Auto First Hope Bank Frank's Pizza Fun & Games Gallery 23 Geo's Pizza Gourmet Gallery Hair Company Hairs 2 You Hope Deli Hope Haircutters JD Liquors Jetstream Hobbies John Deere Kazimers Upholstry Knowlton Municipal Building Lakeland Bank Lebduska Accounting Lumber Majestic Cleaners Marksboro Deli Medical Associate Napa Nature's Harvest New Beginnings New HoHo North Warren Pharmacy North Warren Truck Repair Old Stillwater General Store Physical Therapy Pizza Express PJ's PNC Bank Post Time Pub Prudential R. Keiling Race's Farmer's Market Radio Shack Remax RunWay Caf Salon Chevoux Shell Gas Station Skyland Bank Smitty's Sophia Nails Studio 94 Sun Velocity Sunoco The Auto Shop Tile Warehouse Tractor Supply Tramontin US Gas Village Green Wells Fargo Wilbur's Country Store Wine & Spirits Woman to Woman Belvidere A&P Albanese Gallery Al's Pizza ATI Truck Stop Bagel Smith Belvidere Hardware

Belvidere Spa Clucus Curves Dr. Amanda Richline Food Mart Gunnar's Landing H&R Block Hearth Shop Hickory Mortgage Magic Wand Mediterranean Riverside Designs Riverton Hotel & Restaurant Rosal Jewelers Short Stop Skee's Busy Bee Skoogy's Steckel's Shell Station Thisilldous Uncle Buck's Diner US Gas Zack's Zeeks Washington A&P Bagelsmith Fliegauff Jewelers Home Instead Senior Care Kaffe Kaprys Lost Ladies Mediterranean Bistro MWC Racing Pride-N-Groom Quick Check Rossi Second Time Around Shopper Stop Silver Stars Bagel Smith Dodge Stanley's Pizza Subway Town Market Washington Shoe Newton A& G Pizza Back in Motion BMW Dealership Charm Cheddar Alley Co. Seat Dr. Magalio, Dentist Dunkin Donuts Hampton Diner Ho Hos HobbyTown Holiday Inn Home Furniture Warehouse Kathy's Restaurant Mother Moon Newton News Stand Optical Center O'Reilly's PB&J Prima Donna's Quick Check Shop Rite Skylands Sport Shop Springboard Shoppe Superior Shower Doors The Chatter Box Trimmings VW-Audi Dealership Weis Hackettstown A&P Bachs Home Healthcare Cozy Corner Golden Skillet Hackettstown Guns & Ammo Hackettstown Sandwich Shoppe Mama's Pizza/Cafe Baci O'Neill's Jewelers Prickley Pear Quick Check Riverstar Diner Valley Bagel Weis Willow Caf Columbia Ayers Barbs Treasure Trove Slot Racing Revival

Dear Editor, I almost had a flat tire and stopped in at A-Tech--with a huge load of groceries--to ask if they could take a look. I didnt have an appointment, yet he took my car back and repaired the tire within 10 minutes. Hats off to A-Tech Auto for this quick and efficient work. I truly appreciated it. Thank you, Holly Mayna

To our members: Your Board of Directors has been very busy during the past several months defining priorities and making positive strides toward moving our organization forward. Here is a highlight of our activities: The Board of Directors welcomed Peter Trusio of Jamieson Insurance as Secretary and Cindy Midkiff of First Hope Bank as Treasurer. Debi Meade has contracted with the Board to act as the GBBA Administrator. Her duties are to assist the Board of Directors with the day to day operations of the GBBA including communications, website posts, special events and marketing. Debi can be reached via email at dmeade154@yahoo.com. The North Warren Regional High School Senior Awards Ceremony was held on 5/30, and the GBBA awarded three $500.00 Scholarship Grants this year. The three winners were Shaun Daly, Julia Rivara, and Giuliana Lorusso. At our June 26, 2012 meeting the GBBA welcomed Joanne Klindt, owner of Expressive Wrappers as a member. Our speaker was Doug Hargrove of Rainmaker Marketing Services who gave an enlightening presentation on his new marketing platform. First Hope Bank hosted the meeting. A committee has been formed to explore a social/fundraising event to be held in November. Members are needed to help plan the event. Contact Debi Meade or Candida Huber at bob_and_candida@yahoo.com if you can help. Our summer membership discount program is a great way for new members to join for half the posted rates. The membership is a six month membership, good through December. Mark your calendars for our next meeting which will be held on September 25, 2012. Details for the meeting will be posted as soon as they are available. The Board encourages all members to "like" the GBBA on Facebook. Regular posts and updates will be made via Facebook. We will continue regular email communications for members who may not use Facebook. Respectively, Ron Fischer, Chairman

United Way of Northern New Jersey and partners teamed up to support struggling families this past tax season, saving them nearly $4 million in tax credits and tax preparation costs. Each year, United Way of Northern New Jersey partners with AARP, the IRS, Newark Now, and NORWESCAP to offer individuals free tax preparation and education about tax credits. This year, the program served residents in Morris, North Essex, Sussex, Somerset and Warren counties. With the assistance of hundreds of trained volunteers, United Way and its partners helped low- and moderateincome residents successfully claim more than $2.2 million in tax credits. In addition, through these partnerships, 8,528 free returns were filed, saving residents an estimated $1.7 million in tax preparation fees. I am proud that our combined efforts

resulted in critical savings for hardworking residents who, despite working hard, are struggling to afford basic necessities in this recession, said United Way CEO John Franklin. Despite the appearance of affluence in our region, United Way research shows that one-quarter of northern New Jersey families are the working poor, unable to keep up with the high cost of living. United Way has coined the term ALICE to describe the working poor as Asset Limited, Income Constrained, yet Employed. ALICE is a local supermarket cashier, mechanic, or child care worker people who provide services that our local economy relies on daily, Franklin said. A major focus of the United Way work each year is to make lowincome and ALICE residents aware of tax credits they may not know to claim. According to the IRS, millions

of dollars in tax credits designed specifically for low-and moderateincome working citizens go unclaimed each year across the nation. This past tax season, United Way helped area residents claim more than $1.2 million in Earned Income Tax Credits, which are available only to low- and moderate-income working families and individuals. In addition, another $781,750 was claimed in child tax credits and $273,573 in education credits. These credits may offset a residents tax liability or result in a cash refund. We know that in todays economy, every little bit helps, Franklin said. Savings thanks to these tax credits can help families with a home down payment or provide sorely needed funds to help weather an emergency car repair or health crisis during the year, keeping ALICE from falling into poverty. To learn more about

United Ways efforts to provide free tax preparation for residents, visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/Inc omeTaxAssistance. About United Way of Northern New Jersey United Way of Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization working to improve peoples lives and strengthen communities by focusing on Education, Income, and Health. These are the building blocks for a good life a quality education that leads to a stable job; the tools needed to achieve financial stability; and good health. We lead caring communities to create long-lasting changes that transform peoples lives. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow throughout Morris, North Essex, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED. To learn more, call 973993-1160 or visit www. UnitedWayNNJ.org.

The Sussex County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be offering NAMI's nationally renowned family education course, Family-to-Family, in Sparta beginning September 5th. This free course was created by NAMI to help parents, spouses, siblings, friends and significant others deal with the issues of living with and caring for a loved one who has a serious mental illness. The course will explain the biological brain chemistry involved in mental illness, the array of medications used in treatment, and how to differentiate between

mild and serious medication side effects. In addition, the course will provide strategies for problem solving, limit setting, and communicating in a nonconfrontational manner. With increased insight and empathy, family members will learn to keep their expectations in line with the predictable stages of the illness process. They will also come to understand the stages of emotional reaction they themselves are likely to experience as caregivers. The comprehensive 12-session course will be held at the Walter Lynch Senior Center,

Knoll Heights Village in Sparta, on Wednesday evenings, 7pm to 9:30pm, from September 5th through December 5th. The course will be taught by a team of trained volunteers who have learned to cope with serious mental

illness in their own families. Anyone interested should contact NAMI-Sussex President Kathleen Fitzsimmons at 862-268-5846 or nami.sussex@yahoo.com The course is limited to 20 participants and preregistration is required.

Revolutionary War Days, a Living History Weekend at Red Mill Museum Village
The sights and sounds of the American Revolution will come to life at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton, New Jersey on August 11th and 12th. During the tumultuous 1770s Hunterdon County was a community with divided loyalties. Planned activities will allow you to determine where your loyalties would lie. Camps featuring re-enactors will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Museum members and children under six are free. For more information call 908-735-4101, ext. 102. Upon entering the museum's grounds you will be asked to take a questionnaire which will determine whether you would have been a Patriot or Loyalist during the American Revolution. Once your allegiance is determined you can sign the appropriate oath to either His Majesty King George III or to the Thirteen United States of America using a quill pen. During the course of the day the Declaration of Independence will be read aloud. The museum grounds will be the setting for encampments by the 2nd New Jersey Regiment, the 3rd New Jersey Battalion, the 4th Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers, and Morgan's Rifle Corps. Captain Monroe's Company of Bateau (Boats) will be on hand to demonstrate how boats were used during the Revolution to get men and materials across rivers. Visitors will have an opportunity to talk with re-enactors and learn about Revolutionary War period weapons, river crafts, uniforms, accoutrements, military drills, Colonial craft skills, country dancing and camp life. Skirmishes between American Patriots and His Majesties Troops are scheduled and always popular. Tap your toes to our traditional music programming on Saturday with Anne and Ridley's Enslow's "Music of the American Colonies." On Sunday, ceremonies will honor the life of Revolutionary War hero Gen. Daniel Morgan who was born nearby - in New Hampton, Lebanon Townhip in 1736. A number of interesting programs will be given by knowledgeable area historians during the course of both days. Presentations will include General Daniel Morgan, local hero; Sal DeSapio; Hunterdon County Loyalists in the NJ Volunteers; The Flemington Raid; Chip Riddle; Against Independence in 1776: John Allen, John Vought and Hunterdon's Loyalist Uprising; and Don Sherblom. Area students who are in the 7th or 8th grade are encouraged to come to the encampment to participate in programs given by re-enactors. Members of the organizations on hand will discuss the Revolutionary War and give students a tour of their camps. At the conclusion, the Red Mill Museum Village will present students with a special certificate of participation. The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Council for the Social Studies created the program and encouraged its development over the years. The Red Mill Museum Village is located on ten-acres, nestled along the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River and includes a two hundred year old mill, limestone quarry and kilns and a collection of historic buildings.

Call to Artists for The Light SCAHC Exhibit

The Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council presents a call to artists for the upcoming exhibit The Light. You may enter your works of art related to this theme, in any medium, if you are a member. Non-members who become members before the show can also enter their art. The Light: Except in deep sea trenches or dark caves, almost all life depends on light-that which makes things visible or affords illumination. Consider the pure and blended colors in the visible spectrum. To light is to illuminate. Light affects our world, emotions, relationships, landscapes, people, and situations. How might a shift in the weather or light levels affect objects in reality or fantasy? Light can be lucid or tricky. Is light eternal, spiritual, endless? How does light impact you? Artistic interpretations related to light can be so open-ended, they should result in a diverse and exciting exhibit. which will run from August 11 to September 1. The opening reception will be on Saturday, August 11 from 4 to 6 pm. Drop-off dates for the exhibit are Sunday, August 5, 12 to 3 pm and Tuesday, August 7, 9 am to 3 pm. at the SCAHC gallery/office-located at 133 Spring Street, Newton, NJ, 973-383-0027 Prospectus and member enrollment can be found at the SCAHC website at www. scahc.org.

Public to Decide Who Has Best Fair Display

Voters have some big decisions to make this year, casting the ballots for president, U.S. Senate, Congress and the Best Display in the Warren County Government Exhibit Building at the Warren County Farmers Fair. Unlike in the national election this November, casting a ballot for the best display gives you a chance to win tickets to the Fairs Mud Bog competition taking place on August 4th. The Best Display contest began in 2001 as county departments and affiliated agencies were judged to determine which one presented the best booth or wall display in the Warren County and You, government exhibit building, located on the Strykers Road side of the Fairgrounds behind the main grandstand. In 2011, the Best Display contest implemented a public vote to determine the winner. Last years contest was won by the Warren County Health Departments Environmental Health Division. Moreover, one lucky fairgoer who casts a ballot is selected at random to receive two free tickets for the Mud Bog competition. Balloting begins when the Fair opens Sunday, and the drawing will take place on Wednesday, August 1, during the Stock/Hot Stock Tractor Pull, when the Best Display trophy also will be awarded. The winning agency gets bragging rights and keeps the trophy until next years fair. The Warren County Government Building at the fair will be open each day from noon to 10pm. Fairgoers can learn how their tax dollars are spent, find out about county services available to them, pick up literature and giveaways including a reusable shopping tote, and obtain a copy of the annual Warren County Official Directory of county and municipal government offices. Visitors also can enjoy a free drink of cold water, courtesy of Poland Spring. Visitors ages 13 and older should check out all the displays and then fill out a ballot, which is available at a stand located in the center of the building. Only one ballot per person is allowed, and voters must include their name and telephone number to be eligible for the prize drawing. Voters are asked to evaluate not only the appearance of the displays but also the information content, deciding whether they learned something new and whether the display was interesting and/or interactive. Voters also can consider whether someone from the office or agency was present to answer questions. Competing for the Best Display trophy are: NJ Lions Blind Association; County Clerk; County Surrogate; Engineers Office; Health Department; Human Services Department; Land Preservation Department; Warren County Library; Mosquito Control Commission; NJ Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development; Friends of the NJ Transportation Heritage Center; Planning Department/Morris Canal Committee; Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren, Family and Community Health Sciences; and Warren County Technical School. Names of all previous winners are engraved on the trophy.

Boil Water Advisory: Think Before You Drink

(NAPSI)The power goes out. There is construction in your neighborhood. A flood strikes. A water main cracks. Each of these can cause a disruption in the flow of water to your home. This disruption can affect the quality of your water for drinking, cooking and household chores. In these instances, Boil Water Advisories are issued to ensure consumers take proper precautions to make sure water is safe to drink. Boil Water Advisories do not mean that water is contaminated, but rather that it could be tainted. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work to ensure consumers only use water that has been properly disinfected for drinking, cooking, cleaning dishes or for personal hygiene during a Boil Water Advisory. Follow these safety tips until the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted: Drink bottled water. Drink water from a source you know wasnt affected by a water main, such as water from a bottled water cooler or single-use bottled water. You may want to contact a local bottled water delivery service to quickly get access to three- or fivegallon jugs of water. Boil water to disinfect. This is the best method for ensuring drinking water is disinfected. Boil water for one minute, let it cool and store it in clean, covered containers. Boiling will kill any disease-causing organisms and provide you with clean, potable Man. If your neighborhood or community is under a Boil Water Advisory, make sure to follow sanitizing procedures for water softeners and drinking water systems installed in your home. You can find these procedures outlined in your Culligan product owners manuals. It is also important to call your local Culligan Dealer. Your local Culligan Man can answer any questions about the quality and safety of your water, availability of bottled water services and what steps to take to address your homes water treatment system. For more information, visit water.epa.gov/drin k/emerprep/emergencyd isinfection.cfm and bt. cdc.gov/disasters/power outage/needtoknow.asp.

water. Use household products. If you cannot boil your water, an alternative is to use unscented liquid household chlorine bleach to sanitize the water. Simply add 1/8 teaspoon (or eight drops) of unscented liquid household chlorine bleach for each gallon of water. Stir well and let it stand for 30 minutes before use. Filter cloudy or murky water. Look at the appearance of your water in a clear glass. If it looks discolored or murky, you may want to filter it and disinfect it.

You can create a very basic filter using a clean cloth, a coffee filter or a paper towel. However, it will still need to be disinfected. Call your Culligan

Amylinn Nemeth Joins RE/MAX House Tips on Planning Your Fun-Filled Values in Hackettstown Stay at the Jersey Shore
Amylinn Nemeth has recently transferred to RE/MAX House Values from RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate as a Sales Associate. She specializes in Short Sales and Foreclosures in Warren, Sussex, Morris, and Hunterdon Counties. Amylinn is a lifelong resident of Blairstown where she lives with her husband Paul. They have two children, Amandalinn and Steven cooking, fishing, traveling, and canoeing. She has been in Real Estate for over six years and joined RE/MAX to further her career in Real Estate. To contact Amylinn Nemeth, you can contact her at 908-8521333, 908-763-3031, or via e-mail at nemeth. amylinn@yahoo.com. You can also visit anemeth.remax-nj.com. RE/MAX of New Jersey was founded in 1985 and has grown from a single office to over 170 offices with nearly 3,000 sales associates across the state. RE/MAX of New Jersey continues to be one of the leading real estate organizations in New Jersey. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. RE/MAX of New Jersey, based in Moorestown, N.J., is a privately owned and operated regional franchiser for RE/MAX, LLC. Visit remaxnj.com for details.
By Doreen Rutherford From parking, travel routes and accommodations, going to the Jersey Shore can become a big bag of decision-making. We all know if done correctly, it can be a blast. To help make it easier and more fun, here are some helpful tips. When choosing the Jersey Shore as your destination, you want to decide on the town that best fits your needs. Each shore town has its own character and unique things to offer. Ask yourself the following questions to organize your thoughts: Are you looking for nightlife or quiet? Do you want old shore Victorian homes or new hotels? Is it important to be close to the beach and are you willing to pay the extra costs involved for that? Do you want an indoor pool at the hotel in case the weather is bad? If you answered yes to the nightlife question, then Atlantic City is the answer for you. To be more exact, I recommend The Quarter at The Tropicana, as it has some of the best choices for nightlife all under one roof. When staying or just visiting for the day, Atlantic City beaches are free. You can find free parking right next to the beach at The Atlantic Hotel. This little town gone big is where you will find the biggest selection of new hotels to choose. Otherwise, any other Shore town usually places the new hotels further inland. It is inland that you will find the cheaper hotels and the hotels with indoor pools. When looking online, you can use Orbitz or other travel websites, but be sure to call the hotel direct as well. If you book direct you will have flexibility and an option for a refund if the hotel is not what you were looking for. The online booking is not affiliated with the hotels and will not give a refund even if the hotel blows up before you get there! If you want to be on the beach, there are many hotels to choose from. The prices will certainly reflect that. Weekend rates are higher than weekday. There are a handful of spa - beach hotels that look wonderful to stay at. This would be a good choice in winter months to experience and the rates would be less. But if you want quiet, look no further than Spring Lake. It is a very private, clean community with Victorian homes maintained to perfection. The beaches are free with your stay at any of the many bed and breakfasts and many offer bicycles. The train goes right through Spring Lake and is a two hour ride into NYC if you want to enjoy NYC as well. When dining during your stay, such good food is found at the Jersey shore. Here are some suggestions. If youre at Atlantic City on the boardwalk, you must eat at the crab shack next to the free parking lot by The Atlantic Hotel. Their crabcakes are packed with fresh crab and are the best. In Belmar, a beachfront restaurant called Matisse is sophisticated dining with a killer view, but be warned: it is a BYOB. An Italian seafood grill, La Dolce Vita, is located a short distance from Matisse on Ocean Ave. This is not a BYOB. They serve calamari that is perfect. La Dolce Vita also has a full bar. In Neptune on the marina, Sunset restaurant and bar has an excellent menu and views of the boats coming and going. It almost has a Hawaii feel. The Lobster Bisque soup was very yummy. When youre driving south on Ocean Ave. (the road on the beach) the parking spots on the right are free and the ones on the left are metered. So all beachside parking is metered. Mapquest the best routes to take to the shore from your house. From Blairstown I prefer to use 80 east to 206 south to 287 south to the Garden State Parkway. It is an easy drive. Remember, even if it is really hot inland, the shore can be breezy and cool. Pack a windbreaker and hat and plan your trip now as summer is passing quickly.

who are 22 and 18 years old. Amylinn enjoys

Helping Your Pet Get Ready for the Road

(NAPSI)Investing a little time and effort before you leave can pay big dividends when traveling with your pet. Here are some tips that can help keep you and your pet on the road to happiness: If traveling by car, the experts at the ASPCA recommend using a well-ventilated crate or carrier. Make sure its large enough for your pet to move around in. It can help if you let your pet get used to the carrier before you leave. Pack a travel bag for your pet. Include a bowl, food, water, leash, plastic bags and grooming supplies. Additionally, remember your pets favorite toy or pillow. If your pet still shows signs of travel anxiety, youll be glad to know there are natural remedies that can help. Veterinarian recommended and 100 percent natural, Rescue Remedy Pet is designed to help address a wide range of pet problems including anxious behaviors from travel or change in routine, fear of loud noises, barking or scratching. You can find Rescue Remedy Pet at Whole Foods and anywhere natural products are sold. Visit www. rescueremedy.com/pets to learn more.

Left is Curtis Engressers Farm Scene and right is jewelry by Erin Meyers.

Erin Meyers, Curtis Engesser Gallery 23 Artists of the Month

Erin Meyers and Curtis Engesser are Augusts featured artists at Gallery 23, 23 Main St. in Blairstown. There will be an artists reception on August 18th from 1pm to 3pm. Erin Meyers, of Branchville, studied fine art at Bennington College and art education at Vermont College of Norwich University. She achieved her Masters degree in education at The College of New Jersey in 2006. She has been a fine art educator at High Point Regional High School for 12 years. Primarily a painter and illustrator, she also works in stained glass, pottery, and jewelry making. Erins jewelry work at Gallery 23, where she has been a member for 10 years, is made of sterling silver and blown glass beads. Using ones hands to create something visually beautiful is a very calming, centering thing to do, Erin said. It takes time, and keeping a quiet mind is vital to the process. People have gotten away from this idea, with all the technology around us. Everything we ingest, including what we see, affects our overall health and level of happiness. I like to think that the positive, uplifting experience that results from wearing my colorful glass jewelry is one of my contributions as an artist. When I choose color groupings and patterns, I am constantly drawing inspiration from my gardens and the colorful personalities of my closest friends and loved ones. My jewelry is... designed for the woman who likes to shake things up! Curtis Engesser studied fine art at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania and at duCret School of of Art in Plainfield, NJ. He is a self-employed artist and metal fabricator living in Hampton Twp. He also serves the community as an adult education instructor of welding at Sussex Technical School. Curtiss oil paintings primarily depict rural scenery in Sussex and Warren counties. His subjects include farms, abandoned cars and various scenes in the Delaware Water Gap National Park. Most paintings are created on location. Painting outside allows me to see the colors more accurately versus working from a photograph, Curtis said. In addition, I enjoy observing nature directly and being outdoors, away from distractions. For more information, call 908-362-6865 or visit gallery23.org.

(NAPSI)This year, on October 10th, 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) will offer students across the country a chance to take on the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge. The 2012 National Science Experiment, developed by Ohio State University and Ohio State Cooperative Extension, will test and enhance engineering skills as youth assemble their own Eco-Bots and surface controls designed to manage an environmental cleanup. According to The 4-H Study of Positive Youth

Development conducted by Tufts University, by participating in highquality positive youth development programs like 4-H, youth are more likely to earn better grades and excel in science, and are more interested in pursuing science careers. The event, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Donaldson Filtration Solutions and John Deere, will allow youth from across the nation to simultaneously complete the experiment. For information on how to participate, visit www.4-H.org/nysd.

Plan Fun, Healthy Physical Activities for the Entire Family

(NAPSI)--Parents are role models for their children. When your children see you eating right and being physically active, theres a good chance theyll do the same. Living a healthier, more physically active lifestyle doesnt require expensive sporting equipment or memberships. There are fun, creative ways to improve your familys physical activity habits. To start, monitor your familys daily activities for one week. Identify times when your family could increase its physical activity. Each week, add more activity into your familys routine. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Play a game of tag instead of watching television. Tag provides fun and physical activity. Children love itespecially if they can chase their parentsand it increases everyones heart rate at the same time. Start a family garden. Begin getting the soil ready to plant flowers and vegetables. If you have limited space, try growing herbs in pots. Homegrown vegetables and herbs are great money savers and ensure youll have something available for healthy summer meals and snacks. Fresh herbs are also a tasty alternative to salt when cooking. Go old school. Help your children draw hopscotch or four square courts on the sidewalk. Sidewalk chalk is a colorful and inexpensive way for children to create their own activity space. Plan a nature scavenger hunt. Pick up small nets and mason jars for kids to use to catch butterflies or interesting insects, and collect flowers in the neighborhood or at a local park. Help your children organize a neighborhood softball or kickball game with their friends. Pitch in by planning healthy snacks and drinks to keep everyone energized during games. Start with small steps to get your family to move more. Making little changes can help

everyone maintain a healthy weight. For more tips on how to help your family live a healthier lifestyle, visit

the We Can! (Ways to Enhance Childrens Activity & Nutrition) website: wecan.nhlbi. nih.gov.

An Op-Ed by Assemblywomen Alison Littell McHose and Donna Simon

On Monday, July 2nd, a Special Session of the New Jersey Legislature was convened by Governor Chris Christie to receive remarks and his official veto of legislation in an effort to provide much needed tax relief to the citizens of NJ. It is with the same spirit that we, along with Assemblyman Gary Chiusano and Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick are sponsoring ACR-131, which provides for a special session of the Legislature to consider property tax relief and reform. Poll after poll in the great Garden State reflect that property taxes are always at the

top of our constituents minds as being one of the most important issues needing to be addressed by their elected officials. In 2006, the Legislature embarked on a noble experiment on property taxes by creating four joint legislative committees to recommend proposals to bring about property tax reform. Some of the recommendations by those committees were enacted; many were shelved. Fast forward to now, we have accomplished even more reform under the leadership of Governor Christie and our Republican legislative leadership team. We capped property tax increases to 2 percent; binding arbitration reform for police and

fire contracts; and monumental pension and health benefit reform. But we all know that more needs to be done. The unelected State Supreme Court has created the most unequal and least democratic school funding in the country through their Abbott decisions. Our towns are strangled with low income housing requirements because of continued meddling by our courts; no municipal official can tell you if they are really compliant with COAH mandates or not. Unfunded mandates and civil service issues still put a stranglehold on our officials who are trying to share services and cut costs. And sick and vacation leave abuse is still rampant and has not been corrected. So we can finally post

for votes all of the Governors Tool Kit bills which specifically deal with cost savings for local and county governments and school districts. We can have an up and down vote on a new school funding formula, like the Fair School Funding constitutional amendment; we can vote to reform civil service which has long been championed by Senator Oroho and Assemblyman Chiusano; we can vote to eliminate COAH and costly low income housing mandates; we can vote on Assemblyman Scott Rudders constitutional amendment to broaden the powers of the Council of Local Mandates to make the body more proactive in eliminating costly mandates on our governments. And in this spirit of bi-

partisanship, we see Democrat proposals like The "Common Sense Shared Services Act; allowing high performing school districts to be monitored by the DOE under the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJ QSAC) every seven years rather than every three years; or the bill to require the Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission to study the financial impact of all enacted mandated health benefits. All of these bills received bi-partisan support in the past and should be enacted. By enacting ACR-131, every Member of the Legislature, both Democrat and Republican, would have to go on the record, once and for all, on where they stand on lowering property taxes. No one would be able to

hide behind anyone else or point the finger at the other side of the aisle. The debate would be out on the open and the votes on the record for all to see. So far, nine of our colleagues have joined us and sponsored ACR131. We have advocated to them why a special session on property tax reform is necessary and beneficial. As members of the minority party in the legislature, we can finally be allowed to set the table to go after what the vast majority of residents of New Jersey want: to reign in high property taxes. Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose represents Sussex, Warren, and Morris Counties and Assemblywoman Donna Simon represents Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties.

For Sale: Trampoline, $60; Electric leaf blower, $10; 19 TV, $15. Call 570-897-6499. (2/5) For Sale: 10pc solid pine 2.5 thick Hutch, 8 oval dining table w/ 6 chairs and 2 capt. chairs, $300; 92 white couch and 2 wing chairs in very good condition, $200. Call 610-5888840. (5/5) For Sale: 27 Panasonic, 5 Speed Bike, Good Condition, $30. Call 484-560-3671. (5/5) For Sale: electric treadmill, digital pulse & calorie counter, $100; GE Electric Stove, black, $75; Broyhill Armoire, black, fits 42 TV, $400. Call 610-509-0248. (5/5) 2 Light Oak Media Cabinets: built-in light w/ glass doors on top, solid doors on bottom. $75 ea. Call 908-4754102. (5/5) Secretary Desk: 32 W x 42 H x 16.5 D. Mahogany w/ inlay on pull down front. Drawers & shelves inside. $85. Call 908-475-4102. (5/5)

Living Room Set: Country Camelback. 80 couch & 50 loveseat, 5 pillows, matching drapes & round table cloth. Like new. $500. Call 908362-6877. (5/5) Beautiful Solid Oak Dining Room Set w/ 6 chairs. 6 farmhouse style table. Must see. $500 OBO. Call 908362-9743. (5/5) Brick, Block, Tile Masonry Table Saw: Wet/Dry 110/220. New 14 Diamond Blade. $500 OBO, local area. Call 610-739-2700. (9/10) Garmin NUVI 760 GPS: Free LM updates. Al accesories, $100. Like new, call 570-236-4172. (3/5) Husky Power Washer: 1800PSI. Call 610-5885670. (2/5) Pool Robot: Its a pool vaccuum called the Wanderer. It will clean your pool whether you are in it or by itself. Its an autmatic pool cleaner. Paid $700 last year, will sacrifice at $300. Call 610-5882407. (2/5)

American Girl Dolls: Nellie and Kailey; Like new condition! $75 each or $125 for both. Call 908-362-7737. (1/5) Swing Set: rock-solid wooden with 3 interchangeable stations, 3 swings, tire swing, monkey bar plus rocking horse, climbing tower with rope and wooden ladder, wavy slide and sandbox underneath. Included is commercial metal climbing ladder with wooden picnic table. $560, OBO. Starir-step machine, commercial, $100. Blairstown 908-461-0141. (1/5)

1987 5/0 Mustang Convertible: Fully Restored, Original Engine, 42000 miles, $5000. Call 570-236-1301. (5/5) For Sale: 2003 Dodge Sport Intervan; Handicapped van. 59,716 miles, bluish-gray, good condition, $19,000. Call 610442-4404 or 610-8637008. (4/5) For Sale: 1992-95 Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth Minivan Hitch, $125, OBO. Call 570-897-6499. (2/5) 4x4 Chevy Blazer: V8 350 motor, refurbished last year; auto. Has good PA recent inspection. Has high lift to get in and out; good tires, runs good. Asking $1,800. Call 610-5882407. (2/5) 1995 Honda Civic DX: 238k miles, automatic, runs well. Some body damage. $1,250. Call 484-201-4920. (2/5)

2003 Honda Shadow 750 Ace: 3k mi. Call 201527-7910. (3/5) For Sale: 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R, $2800; 2 1987 Yamaha Moto 4 4wheelers, 80CC, $500 each; 2003 Banche Limited Edition, $2300. Call 610-509-0243. (5/5) Sailboat: 17 Oday Day sailer. Main sail, jib, trolling motor, battery, trailer. $3500 OBO. Call 908-834-5022. (5/5) 2003 Coachman: 25 ft. Pull-behind travel camper. Good Cond., many extras. $6,000 or B.O. Call 570-897-0512. (4/5) 15 Coleman Canoe: $150. 1993 750 Virago, first reas. offer. 610-5885405. (3/5)

LNG, the Local Networking Group of Hackettstown, will hold their fall Back to Business meeting on Wednesday, September 12th from 7pm to 8:30pm. Health and Wellness are on the agenda with a presentation from Health Coach Irina Kachalenko opening a discussion on the passport to wellness and the personal approach she takes in assisting her clients in reaching their personal health goals. The meeting will be held at 699 Washington Street in

Hackettstown, NJ. LNG meets on the second Wednesday of each month and is open to new members who meet eligibility requirements. With Health and Wellness a great restarter for the LNG

season, Ms Kachalenko is the perfect guest speaker for the Hackettstown area networking event. Dont underestimate the power of little steps in the right direction says Irina in her blog at vibranthealthyandwhole .com, Set the intention, get support to put it into action, keep doing the work and you will succeed! Each meeting of the Local Networking Group is free of charge where meeting space, guest speakers and door prizes are donated by members, local business and community organization leaders. LNGs September meeting is hosted by Chris Heil, Owner of Black River Electric, serving Northern New Jersey specializing in Commercial and Residential generator installation. The Local Networking Group of Hackettstown has a mission of assisting business owners in achieving goals in their professional as well as personal life through knowledge, understanding, contacts and friend-

ship, while enjoying good fun and conversation. Members of the community are invited to Like the group on Facebook by simply entering the search term Local Networking Group or www. facebook.com/myLNG to keep informed of upcoming events and meetings. Members of The Local Networking Group of Hackettstown represent various professions working in a range of industries with a common interest in growing equitable relationships within the Hackettstown Community. Meetings are held at various locations within the Hackettstown area. If you are a small business or organization and would like to provide a space to host a meeting, contact Lisa Earl-Sperry at lisa@ clickhappi.com. For more information, contact Lisa Earl-Sperry lisa@ clickhappi.com.

streak at the nationals is a testament to the teams dedication, scholarship, and teamwork, noted Dr. Phillips. This year, he added, all of the honor society members worked tirelessly to fundraise enough money to attend the competition. WCCC was one of only 43 schools from around the country to attend this prestigious event with teams traveling to participate from as far away as Hawaii. Mu Alpha Theta is the national mathematics honor society for high schools and two-year colleges. It has over 75,000 student members in more than 1,500 schools worldwide. Its goals are to inspire keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject, and promote the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. For more information, visit www.warren.edu.

Four Sisters Winery Presents Honky Tonk to Soul Country Barn Dance August 3
Citizens Band Radio will perform at Four Sisters Winery on August 3rd from 6pm to 10pm. Its a Country Barn Dance at Four Sisters, nestled in the foothills of the Jenny Jump Mountain, bringing a bit of country music to modern day. Admission is $10 in advance or $20 at the door. For tickets, call 908-475-3671. Citizens Band Radio are HonkyTonkers to the Soul and live on a Farm together! Hear the soulful, gritty, toughness of a band that is out to prove something - Citizens Band Radio's live show is exciting, energetic, powerful and sure to make a true believer out of anyone who appreciates the country rock genre (and a bunch who do not). Individually, the six members have many Band with some Dylan and season with Southern Rock and MIX! Oh, the final ingredient -Citizens Band Radio! Four Sisters Winery will be offering a food menu and wine by the glass or bottle. (Additional cost) Four Sisters Winery at Matarazzo Farms is owned by Robert J (Matty) and Laurie Matarazzo. The Matarazzo's named the winery after their four daughters and opened in 1984 to finance their education. Robert is a thirdgeneration farmer and continues the New Jersey farming tradition maintaining 250-acres in Northwest New Jersey, Warren County. The winery has received over 100 state, regional and international awards for a variety of red, white, rose and fruit wines. They have also received county, state and national recognition for special events and festivals; barefoot grape stomping, murder mystery, comedy nights, music festivals, masquerade murder mystery and powwows. Open six days a week 11am to 6pm; closed Wednesday. Wine tasting is available on weekdays while vineyard and wine cellar tours are featured on weekends and holidays. No other Alcohol will be permitted on premise.

accomplishments in the world of music, however, make no mistake, this is a team! Six musicians working as one to bring you a BAND; and the audience is part of the team. As a CBR fan put it, there's one word that describes the band: Positivity. The band and the audience drawing from each other creates a high energy and shared performance. Think of Citizens Band

Radio as the Ultimate Americana Music Stew! Take a bit of Willie, Waylon and Johnny Cash; mix'em up with some Flying Burrito Brothers & Old Crow Medicine Show; add a shot of Shooter Jennings; flavor with some Mountain Spices -- say The Carter Family and the drivin' bluegrass of Bill Monroe; add a pinch of blues; roll in some Stones; toss in The