Two women with very distinctively different backgrounds will have something very much in common on October 20th

when they are inducted into the Warren County Hall of Fame. Gloria Decker, whose service record to the County of Warren, her hometown of Phillipsburg, and to the State of New Jersey, is arguably among the most extensive of any woman in the state, and Ann Reeves of Belvidere, whose folk art has made her an icon in the art world here and abroad, are among six individuals to join the ranks of The Hall this year. In addition to Decker and Reeves, real estate visionary Richard Cotton, restauranteur Mattar Mattar, former banker Bruce Schott, and Hackettstown football coach Charles Chot Morrison (posthumously) will be honored for their contributions to the greater Warren County community at the Hall of Fame Recognition Dinner on October 20th at Hawk Pointe Golf Club. Additionally, special recognition awards will

be given to Donaldson Farms and the family of George Akehurst (who started the Stone Soup Symphony he passed away a few years ago). Craig Neier, a long-time supporter of the college in myriad ways, will receive the prestigious Presidents Merit Award. Decker and Reeves will join Dr. BarbaraJayne Lewthwaite, president of Centenary College, as the only women inducted into the Warren County Hall of

Fame. Reeves, who lived for many years in Hackettstown, is an artist whose works are seen throughout Warren County and beyond, from Germany to cruise ships traversing the world! Her unique folk art style is easily identifiable and features many local scenes such as street scenes of Hackettstown and the Warren County Farmers Fair. Her works have been seen in major art galleries and she has earned a number of

awards for her art. She was commissioned by the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority to paint the city of Atlantic City. Art just comes naturally to me, said Reeves, who notes that she has never had a formal art education. My art education was going to the Hackettstown Public Library and studying art books. Everything I learned I taught myself. Reeves love for small

The second New North Warren Area Republican Club meeting was held on September 25th with over 50 people in attendance. Dick Greboski spone on Medicare benefits. Fellowship was had and refreshments were served following the meeting. Reserve your space for the Blairstown Ambulance Corps Garage Sale now! The sale will be held on October 13th from 9am to 3pm. Spaces are $15 each. For more information, call 908-752-0196. To reserve your spot, call Laura at 908-3629363; leave a message. Hope for Tomorrow Big Brothers and Big Sisters is seeking donations to sell at their Yard and Bake Sale on October 20th. For more information, email bbbs bakeandyardsale@gmai l.com. The Warren County Technical School is

looking for crafters to exhibit at Crafts in the Warren Tech in December. Email craftsinwarre ntech@me.com. Calling all fine art crafters! The Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council is inviting you to rent space in their Fine Art Crafts area in the gallery. All work must be original to the

artist and approved. Call Chriss Murphy at 973-383-0027 for a prospectus contract and more information. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Tom Banach, October 13th; Crystal Brokaw, October 14th; Michael Duffy, October 15th; and Amber and Courtney Miller, October

16th. Happy birthday, everyone! We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other info to: The PRESS, PO Box 430 Blairstown, NJ 07825 thepressnews@enter.net thepressnewsonline.com thepressphotos. fototime.com Like Us on Facebook!

Here is a list of notable books that have been added to the collection recently at the Warren County Library: Centenary College, New Jersey (Campus History), by Raymond Frey. Dork Diaries 5: Tales from a Not-SoSmart Miss Know-ItAll, by Rachel Renee Russell. Finale (Hush, Hush), by Becca Fitzpatrick. The Diviners, by Libba Bray. My Kind of Christmas (A Virgin River Novel), by Robyn Carr. This is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen. The Lady Risks All, by Stephanie Laurens. The Finish: The Killing of Osama Bin Laden, by Mark Bowden. Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2013: America's Bestselling Antiques Annual, by Terry Kovel. Princess Elizabeth's Spy: A Maggie Hope Mystery (Maggie Hope Mysteries), by Susan Elia MacNeal. Say You're Sorry (Joe O'Loughlin), by Michael Robotham. Winter of the World: Book Two of the Century Trilogy, by Ken Follett. Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 1: Knight Terrors (The

New 52), by David Finch. The Racketeer (Random House Large Print), by John Grisham. Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version, by Philip Pullman. How to Solar Power Your Home Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics), by Atlantic Publishing. That Mad Game: Growing Up in a Warzone: An Anthology of Essays from Around the Globe, from Cinco Puntos Press. The Great Stink of London: Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis, by Stephen Halliday. Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2011 (Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition), by BradyGames. Be With Your Horse, by Tom Widdicombe. What Your Horse Wants You to Know: What Horses' "Bad" Behavior Means, and How to Correct It, by Gincy Self Bucklin. Pace: The 12-Minute Fitness Revolution, by Al Sears, M.D. The Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Book, from Good Books.

Mendham, will make anyone who grew up on a farm nostalgic with his acrylic paintings featuring classic red barns, green pastures, and blue skies. A self-taught artist, his focus is on rustic and quiet scenes. He scours the area for interesting subjects and then recreates the scene with his brush. His goal is to bring the viewer into the painting and instill in them the same sense of Farms are important historically and currently in Northwest New Jersey, and the October Washington Business Improvement Districts Art Walk featured artists know just how to capture the beauty of these local staples. Each month, a host of regional and statewide artists exhibit their works in mini galleries at businesses throughout the town starting with the Art Walk itself and then continuing for several weeks. The October artists reception will be held on Thursday, October 18th, from 5pm to 8pm. Anne M. Freeman, raised among the rolling hills of Hunterdon County and currently residing in High Bridge, will feature Paintography (a blend of digital photography with artistic software) from her collection Old Barns & Outbuildings. The works will feature the details of seasoned structures from Hunterdon and Warren Counties. I am most intrigued by color planes and flattened perspectives, Anne said of her work, which includes pieces solely featuring the colorful doors and windows of farm buildings. She felt the collection of farms in this series, which is always a favorite, is especially fitting for the fall season. Mike Dziomba, of

tranquility he had during the painting experience, he said. Artists interested in having their work considered for an Art Walk cam email wash ingtonartwalk@gmail .com. For a full listing of participating businesses and artists, or for more on the WBID, visit washingtonbid.org, call 908-689-4800, or check out the Washington BID or the Washington Art Walk on Facebook.

Since 2008, Haven of Hope for Kids, located in Hope, NJ has provided cost-free country vacations for more than 200 families caring for a child with a life threatening illness. For many of the guest families, their stay at the Haven of Hope for Kids cottages is the only vacation they have taken since their childs illness was diagnosed. For some families, it is the first and last vacation they will share with their terminally ill child. The majority of families who visit would not be able

to afford a vacation of any kind without this program. Haven of Hope invites approximately 40 families per year to stay free of charge in one of their cozy, handicap accessible cottages on

Warren County Community College and Veterans Vocations, Inc. will host a federal employment workshop this month that will help both veterans and civilians understand the process of searching and applying for federal jobs. Open to the general public, the workshop will be administered by certified federal career counselors who will review information on the Federal Application Process, Proper Federal Resume Formatting, Job/Vacancy Search and how to properly apply for jobs on USAJobs. The free workshop will be held Thursday, October 18th, from 6pm to pm at WCCC's Washington Township campus on Route 57. No children or late comers

will be allowed into the workshop and there is limited seating. Thousands of federal jobs are open every day in various fields, including law enforcement, medical, blue collar, and business. Positions are available for various skill and experience levels with options for training and advancement. Federal employment holds many perks, including maximum job security, high starting salaries, low insurance costs, paid vacations, and 14 paid holidays per year. To learn more call the Continuing Education Department at WCCC, 908-689-7613. For more information on Veterans Vocations, Inc. and its workshop, visit www. veteransvocations.org.

Hickory Street, directly behind St. Lukes church. Thanks to the many generous volunteers and supporters, Haven of Hope for Kids pays for all the costs of these family visits, including food, incidentals and travel expenses. Haven of Hope for Kids need your assistance to continue providing these brave children and their families with a chance to relax, meet new friends, and get away from the stress of ongoing medical treatment for a few days. Now, you can offer your support by attending our upcoming fundraising events. Oktoberfest will be held on October 20th at 5:30pm in the parish hall of. St. Marys Episcopal Church, 85 Conestoga Tail in Sparta. The event is sponsored by the Sparta Kiwanis to benefit Haven of Hope. The cost of $25 per person includes German inspired appetizers, entrees and home baked desserts, beer, soft

drinks, coffee and tea. Put on your lederhosen and bring the family! A Tricky Tray fundraiser will be held on November 2nd in the Hope School gym. Doors will open at 6pm and prize drawings will begin at 7pm. There is no admission fee, but you must be 18 or older to enter. There will be more than 150 baskets and prizes, including Longaberger Baskets, tickets to sporting events, museums, theaters, restaurants and exciting attractions. Tickets are $10 for three sheets in advance or two sheets for $10 at the door. For advance tickets, mail checks to: Haven of Hope for Kids, PO Box 292 Hope, NJ 07844. Please include your phone number on your check. Checks must be received by October 25th for advance sale ticket prices. To donate or volunteer, call Pam at 908-3997300. For details, visit havenofhopeforkids.org

The Local Networking Group of Hackettstown (LNG) will discuss the relevance of your online reputation at their October 10th meeting. Online reputation is the data about you, your business or your brand that has permeated throughout the internet. It is important to acknowledge that in today's connected world you will have an online reputation whether you desire it or not, says Esther Poulsen, who brings expertise to the subject of customer relationship management as President of Raare, Inc. and will be presenting the topic. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Leos Lunch, located at 268 Main Street in Hackettstown, from 7pm to 8:30pm. The topic of online reputation is only becoming more relevant with the increasing popularity of smart phones and all of us constantly tuned in. says Erika Hammonds, President of LNG in reference to Octobers topic. It is often frustrating for business owners that they feel they cannot "control" their online reputation, said Ms. Poulsen But there are very specific things you can do to put your

Sussex County Community College is pleased to present Jonathan Wood and his Raptor Project on October 17th and 18th at 7pm in the Student Center Theater at SCCC, Building D. The Raptor Project is an extraordinary and outstanding array of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls that have won the attention of enthralled audiences throughout the nation. The Raptor Project founders, Jonathan and Susan Wood of New York's Catskill Mountains have assembled a traveling collection of feathered predators that

is unrivaled in scope and size, anywhere in the world. Jonathan Wood is a Master Falconer and Wildlife Rehabilitation, bringing unique insights, observations and humor to his exciting, riveting, nationally acclaimed shows. Many of the birds in The Raptor Project have permanent handicaps and have been donated to his project by crowded wildlife centers around the country because they were unable to be reintroduced to the wild. Some faced euthanization and now have been tamed and trained to educate the public as

charming ambassadors of their species and the environments they inhabit. Jonathan and Susan Wood and their staff operate the organization from a beautiful 14 acre, private facility in New York's Catskill Mountains. All birds are housed, exercised and cared for in spacious, state of the art aviaries. For more information, call 973-300-3171 or visit sussex.edu.

business in a positive light in nearly all circumstances. Information found on the internet can influence consumer decisions and public perceptions. Posts made on internet sites such as blogs, message boards and social media outlets are rarely removed or corrected once posted regardless of the accuracy of the information. Positive feedback from actual clients and consumers can be invaluable in attracting new business, but negative feedback or commentary can easily dissuade potential customers. 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. The Local Networking Group of Hackettstown is a no-fee organization which has a mission of assisting business owners in achieving goals in their professional, as well as personal life, through knowledge, understanding, contacts and friendship, while enjoying good fun and conversation. 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. Members of the community are invited to Like the group on Facebook at www. facebook.com/myLNG to keep informed of upcoming events and meetings. For more information, contact Lisa Earl-Sperry at lisa@myproject people.com

The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission announces the Warren County Senior Artists participants in the 46th New Jersey Senior Citizen Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition. Winners include; Shirley Spangler, of Belvidere won Third Place in amateur watercolor with her work Iris Beauty, William McMyne of Blairstown won Honorable Mention in amateur photograph with his piece Orchard in Winter, and John Stinger of Stewartsville won Honorable Mention in professional oil with his work Winter Morning Frenchtown. Other participating artists include: Carol E. Southerland, of Belvidere; Jacqueline Korosec, Pat Lapp, and Rebecca Tonjes, of Blairstown; Caroline Goldsmith, Jeanette Newcomb, and Harjit Singh, of Hackettstown; and Endel Uiga, of

Great Meadows. Participation in this highly competitive State-wide show is determined by winning a Blue Ribbon in the Warren County Senior Art Show held in the spring and sponsored by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission in partnership with the Warren County Division of Aging and Disability Services, 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. The 46th Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show showcases the abilities of artists 60 years old and older, demonstrating that creativity does not diminish with age; it flourishes. Over 240 works of art, the first place winners from 17 county shows, are on display at Meadow Lakes, East Windsor until October 25th. The New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show is made possible in part by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders; the New Jersey Foundation for Aging; and Springpoint Senior Living Foundation. To schedule a group tour of the State-wide show at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor, please call: 609-448-4100. For further information contact Dennis Austin, Arts Administrator at 908-453-4381.

The New Depression The crumbling American economy is placing immense financial strain on American families. For many households today, living paycheck to paycheck has become a permanent condition. Lack of money tops the list of financial woes. To make ends meet, families borrow money to pay bills, and sink into ever increasing debt. Many have lost hope. Obama blames everyone except himself. He still blames President Bush tax cuts for the current deficit, which exceeds 1.1 trillion. The national debt increased 4 trillion over President Bushs 8 years in office to 10.6 trillion in 2008. Under President Obama, it now stands at over 16 trillion; an increase of more than 6 trillion dollars in just 3 years and 10 months. The truth is Obamas ideology caused this. Behind Obamas style and rhetoric, is an agenda to dismantle our free market system and replace it with an ever-larger, allcontrolling government, with all power concentrated in the hands of a few. Gradually but steadily his policies are shrinking our economy: Blocking development of our natural resources has resulted in skyrocketing gas prices and added to unemployment Income of middle class families dropped 1.7%/year to $50,054.00; Obamas continued policies of spending will cause an additional 8.1% decrease in the next 5 years. Americans are getting poorer More people are living in poverty now than when Obama took office Unemployment is the highest since the Great Depression in 1929 On February 1, 2009, Obama said his plan would fix the economy, if I dont have this done in three years, then theres going to be a one-term proposition. By August, 2011, he made a complete turnabout, When I said change I didnt say change ... tomor-

row. We knew this was going to take time because we have this messy tough democracy . What do you think he meant by that? Four more years of Obamas deficit spending will create a situation we wont be able to dig out of, even if one day we find the volition to do so. First it was the bank bail out, then astronomical stimulus spending, nationalization of the auto industry, and if Obama is re-elected, Obamacare will result in the largest tax increase in our countrys history. While Obama feeds tantalizing tidbits to Americans, that government will take care of all your problems, he is really implementing a totalitarian agenda. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), at the current rate of government spending: By 2025, the cost of Obamacare, SS, and interest on the evergrowing debt will cost 100% of revenue collected by the government. There will be no money for education, food stamps, entitlements, or defense, a core constitutional function of our government By 2037, the government will pay 2.7 trillion/year in interest alone; greater than the entire 2003 national budget What happens if our economy gets worse? A statement released from the CBO affirms: Growing debt increases the possibility of a sudden fiscal crisis during which investors would loose confidence in the governments ability to manage its budget, and the government would thereby loose its ability to borrow at affordable rates. With a lower credit rating, government will find it harder to procure loans even at ever increasing interest rates to cover the deficit, and eventually will be frozen out. When that happens the United States will enter a depression, because unlike an individual who can claim bankruptcy, a country cannot; it just collapses. At that point,

the only place any individual can get anything will be the government. It will be total control ---- totalitarism. In the words of Ariel Durant, A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. In 1838, Abraham Lincoln stated, At what point is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reaches us, it must spring up among us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be it author and finisher. As a nation of free men, we must live through all time or die by suidice. Do

you think they were exaggerating? This election will determine the future of our great nation. This election is about what country we want. Do you want the nation men and women sacrificed and died for? The one our Founding Fatheres came here for? The one we put our hand over our heart and pledge allegiance to? Do we have the resolve to turn this around and vote Obama out? This election will tell us. Elizabeth Allen Views and opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of The PRESS.

For Teen Read Week October 14th through the 20th, Warren County Library Headquarters in Belvidere invites you to partake in The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest. Here is how it works: 1) Read one or more books from The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest book list available at the library and the library website. 2) Find the trivia

challenge for your chosen book(s) at www.kaycassidy.com/h unt and print out the challenges you want to complete. Answer the questions for each challenge. 3) Turn in your completed trivia challenge(s) at the library circulation desk and choose a small prize from the prize bucket. 4) For each trivia challenge you complete and turn in, you will receive a ticket for a drawing for the Teen Week Prize pack. Drawing for Teen Read Week will take place on Monday, October 22nd. For further information, please contact the Library at 908-475-6322

towns helped make her the go-to artist for paintings of downtowns and the like. Maybe it was small towns that got her started, but her works are recognized big time, having been cited by the National Endowment of the Arts and other organizations. Decker has been a longtime leader in Warren County as Phillipsburg Mayor, Rotary Club member, business owner, Board of Elections Commissioner, Director NJ Real Estate Commissioner, volunteering with a number of organizations and business groups. She was also the first woman to lead the N.J. State Lottery Commission and has served on a host of county volunteer posts. I just seemed to have gotten involved in things, said Decker. I just had a knack for listening to people and helping them. I never planned on any of this. It just happened. In addition to her exploits here, she was instrumental in starting the lottery in Washington, D.C. And in showing her ability to take on new projects, she and

her daughter are currently writing a cook book together with recipes from family and friends. The Hall of Fame Recognition Dinner will be held at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington Township. The event is open to the public. The establishment of the Warren County Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Warren County Community College Foundation, creates a forum for honoring Warren County's finest in an array of fields. A gala dinner will be held on October 20th at Hawk Pointe Golf Club to celebrate the newest class of inductees and all the finalists. The Hall of Fame itself is set up at Warren County Community College, where the public is invited to see it. For tickets or more information, call 908-835-2334 or email wchallofame@warren.edu

Throughout the summer the Moore Street Market has given Hackettstown the best in quality food, organic products, handcrafted jewelry and of course, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, the market is open on Moore Street at the Gazebo. With Moore Street closed, there is

plenty of room for the vendors and for shoppers to enjoy the experience. On October 13th, the market will be home to Chocolate Fest and the vendors will be having chocolate themed items. They will also be welcoming Centenary Homecoming! There is even more planned for October 20th and 27th.

(NAPSI)--Good news for homeowners looking to upgrade their house without seriously downgrading their finances: Product rebates are available for many kinds of energy-efficient home appliances. Why? The government and utilities both want consumers to use less energy, and one way they hope to influence people is by offering incentives to purchase more energy-efficient models. For a homeowner, that means saving more on the initial purchase and on monthly utility bills. How? Try these tips: 1. Check with your utility company. Electric companies often offer rebates on energyefficient products. Visit their website and search for a listing of available rebates by appliance category, along with the qualification, incentive and application. If you cant find information online, call the customer service number listed on

your last bill. 2. Research government rebates. Government programs such as the ENERGY STAR rebate locator let you enter your zip code and type of appliance at www.energystar.gov to find special offers. 3. Search the Database of State Incentives for

Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) website, dsireusa.org, for residential rebates and incentives in your state. 4. Look for in-store signage. Signs and brochures next to appliance displays often outline available offers and some store person-

nel are trained to relay available rebates. 5. Visit manufacturer websites. Some appliance manufacturers make it even easier to locate rebates through easy-to-use online search functions. For example, GE Appliances Rebate Finder lets you enter your zip code and the appliance youre shopping for to view a list of rebates and immediately download rebate applications. Visit www.geappliances.com/ rebates_promotions to learn more, including how you might be able to earn money for recycling your old model. To make rebate and appliance research as easy as possible, a rebate finder is located on every appliance model page. Rebates can help you save a considerable amount of money when it comes to appliance purchases. By making research a part of your appliance shopping, you wont miss out on great savings.

(NAPSI)A few simple steps before you go away for the weekend or the season can help your home avoid a break-in: Hold your mail and stop newspaper delivery. Have a family member or trusted neighbor keep eyes on your property. Make your home look lived in by outfitting interior lights with timers. Keep the landscape

trimmed and, if need be, arrange for snow removal. Long grass and unplowed driveways are a dead giveaway that no one is home.

Dont post your vacation plans on social media sites. Look into window film. 3M Safety and Security Window Films transform your windows by holding broken glass fragments together and helping to keep the glass in the window or door frame, protecting your home and your family from vandals. 3M Safety and Security Window Films are designed to help hold broken glass fragments

together within the window or door frame by creating a stronger barrier. This helps impede entry into the home via a window. You can get 3M Safety and Security Window Films in the clear, safety-only versions, or as a combination film with both sun control and safety features. You can find further facts on protective window films when you visit www.3mwindow film.com.

Hello fellow readers, The Garden Club meeting was a delight, filled with fellow dig-in-the-dirt enthusiasts and talented gardeners who will undoubtedly create a lovely park where the Community Center once stood. We went through the first steps of the Landscape Design Process reviewed last week, the Property Assessment of opportunities and challenges, the creation of the Base Map of what is to remain, and discussed the budget and maintenance considerations and how the space could function. The next step is the Program Development, which is an outline of the elements and requirements the design solution should include. For example, the former

parking lot of the Community Center was used as a cut through by some and therefore vehicle traffic should be blocked by plant material, fencing, boulders or other ideas in order for the area to serve as a safe common area. The park will be used by those that live and work nearby, as well as visitors, and therefore should have an overall appeal. Rather than serve as a recreational park, a respite spot was decided with consideration of some functional space for children and adults to be decided. Once all of the design solutions are finalized (the Design Program), its time to brainstorm the relationship between the major spaces and elements of the design to create Functional Diagrams. I call them the bubbles of the outdoor rooms, as I indicate on the Base Map what feature can go where using free form circles and other notes that others may find tough to translate. Thank goodness for CAD software to hide my not-so-wonderful handwriting--a sign of creativity? Ive run out of space, but stay tuned for the last Landscape Design steps (promise). Garden dilemmas? Ask Mary at askmary stone@gmail.com

( N A P S I ) Yo u r e probably spending more than $2,000 a year on utility bills. Heating and cooling your home accounts for more than half of that. These tips will help you save money: Check for leaks: On a cold day, run your hand around doorframes and windows. Youll need weatherstripping if you feel drafts around joints that are inside your door and window frames. Youll need caulking if you see cracks or feel drafts around the outside joints of your door and window frames. Weatherstrip your windows: Rolled sponge rubber weatherstripping

applied to the inner sash, as well as the top and bottom of windows, will create a strong moneysaving seal that will last for years. Check your caulking: Youll need to redo cracked caulking around windows and doorframes to keep outside air, rain and insects from coming in. Look for a long-lasting siliconized acrylic caulk that can be painted, resists mold and mildew and forms a weather-tight seal. Insulate your attic: If you have less than 11 inches of fiberglass or eight inches of blown cellulose in your attic, you could probably benefit by adding more.

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is hosting a Halloween party and haunted hayride for community members of all ages on Friday, October 26th. They will host a childrens party in the cafeteria, located in the Student Center, Building D, from 6pmto 9pm. There will be games and activities, which will be run by SCCC students. The haunted hayride will run from 6pm to

10pm. Adults and children of all ages are invited to take a haunted hayride around the campus as students help to act out a horror story along the way. Snacks, along with a hot chocolate and coffee bar, will also be provided in the cafeteria. This event is free for all who attend. Dont forget to bring a nonperishable food item to contribute to the local food pantry. This is one of our favorite events at the

college because it is a manner to give back to our community, said SGA secretary, Cristina Medina.

Piano in The Parlour is a series of Jazz concerts featuring exceptional jazz pianists. This series of six concerts will be held at the historic landmark Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy. All six concerts will be held on Sunday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. Seating is limited to about 110 seats. Rutherfurd Hall, a mansion built in 1902 visited often by FDR, will provide an excellent venue for these concerts with easy access and ample parking close to the Rutherfurd Hall and all in an intimate setting, perfect for piano jazz. Concerts scheduled are The Bucky Pizzarelli Trio, featuring pianist Derek Smith, October 21st; The Bruce Barth Trio, November 25th; The Rio Clemente Trio, December 30th; Tony Desare, February 10th; The Craig Kastelink Quartet, featuring

organist Craig Kastelnik and vocalist Pat Flaherty, March 24th; The Russ Kassoff Trio,

April 28th. For more information, call Coyne Enterprises at 908-637-6455.

(NAP S I) Keep i n g Americas schools and students on the road to success is no easy task. Teachers, students and school officials often find themselves scrambling to raise funds with little monetary support at the local level. Fortunately, one of the best-known carmakers in the world is once again stepping up and helping out. For the past 19 years, the Chrysler brand has supported the enrichment of schools in

the communities where it does business, contributing over $4 million since its start. For instance, through its Drive for the Kids fundraising initiative, the carmaker uses its local dealerships to coordinate with parents and teachers to host fundraisers in support of the enrichment of Americas schools. Each year, Chrysler coordinates 300 local fundraisers across the country. Many of these

events earn several thousands of dollars that go toward a variety of school initiatives, such as equipment and books, and offset the costs of various student events. In addition, the school earns a $10 contribution for each test-drive taken in a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan-a vehicle ranked highest in customer loyalty 11 years in a row. Attendees who register for more vehicle infor-

mation or participate in one or more test-drives are entered automatically into the Chrysler Group national giveaway for a chance to win $45,000 toward any eligible Chrysler Group vehicle. Plus, the five schools that have the most testdrives this year will win $5,000 for their school. To sign up and get rolling with a Drive for the Kids fundraiser, visit drive4kids.com.

(NewsUSA) - Caterers, event halls and wedding planners are gearing up for fall wedding season, one of the busiest times of the year for hopeful couples. Fall guarantees exquisite photo opportunities without the heat of summer -- and the wealth of in-season decorations are beautiful and affordable. In fact, September and October are the most popular and third most popular months for weddings, respectively. If you're planning a fall wedding this season, read on for some helpful tips: 1. Keep warm. Since outdoor fall weddings have the potential to get chilly, keeping your guests warm is a must. Offer hot cocoa and homey baskets of soft blankets or cozy shawls. Set up fire pits or outdoor heating stations where guests can shake of the chill. 2. Location, location, location. Select a locale that is known for its fall scenery. For example, as much as it's known for

history, Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. is celebrated for its brilliant autumnal hues and stunning landscape -- a picture-perfect place for memorable fall nuptials in a historic area of southeastern Pennsylvania. Named among the top 10 national parks for fall foliage, the 3,500acreValley Forge National Historical Park offers a perfect fall backdrop. Learn more at www.valleyforge.org. 3. Incorporate fall colors into the wedding party wardrobe. Chocolate brown compliments a variety of fall color schemes, and it's flattering for most women. But if brown doesn't suit the plans, burgundy is another great fall shade that makes the bridal white pop. 4. Select in-season flowers and decorations. Unless the bride has her heart set on lily of the valley or orchids, there are beautiful in-season flowers to choose from. Dahlias, chrysanthemums, asters, roses,

zinnias and sunflowers all create elegant bouquets and floral displays with a lovely hint of fall. Add some crab apples for a playful, non-floral element. 5. Mix and match gourds, pumpkins and squash. Pumpkins can be tacky or a little too reminiscent of Halloween, so class them up by serving pumpkin soup, pumpkin cocktails or tiers of mini pumpkins. Gourds also make eyecatching vases, and all three can be arranged as charming centerpieces.

(NewsUSA) - It's one of the toughest decisions for any bride and groom -- and, no, we don't mean where to seat feuding relatives at the wedding reception. We're talking wedding bands, symbols of eternal love, and the most important pieces of jewelry a man and woman will ever own. In the search for the perfect wedding bands, many couples turn to platinum to ensure they are getting the best value for their money. "No matter what 'type' you are," says style expert Michael O'Connor, "you're guaranteed of getting the best possible ring for the price because platinum, being naturally white, will not fade or change color, lasting over a lifetime of wear." What's your ring type? *Down-to-Earth. This no-nonsense bride has been planning her wedding for years -with the stacks of bridal magazines to prove it -and knows exactly what she wants. Ring type:

Instead of anything too delicate or dainty, look for a heavier, more solid design. A simple platinum band or one with a bezel set diamond ensures a timeless look. *Adventurous. She's a risk-taker who's feeling so daring about her nuptials that she may even have considered eloping. (Well, at least a destination wedding.) Ring type: A dynamic personality requires a stand-out ring, so go for

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The Christie Administration announced today the availability of $2.6 million in grant funding to retrain and help find new employment for many individuals who have lost their jobs in the pharmaceutical industry since 2010. This funding is being made available to New Jersey from the latest allocation of a $3.6 million National Emergency Grant that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) initially applied for and obtained in October 2010 from the U.S. Department of Labor, to help ensure displaced workers from the pharmaceutical industry get the assistance and job training they need to find employment again. This funding is available for short term education and training grants at many colleges and universities in New Jersey to help this important segment of our workforce transition into other high-skill sectors of the economy. This retraining will not only help put people back to work faster in

good-paying jobs, but help maintain one of our states greatest assets our highly educated, skilled workforce and strengthen our emerging life-science and bio-tech industry, said Commissioner Harold J. Wirths. An initial $1 million installment received in 2010 had been tied only to training for pharma workers who had been laid off from eight specific locations. But the USDOL has agreed to a request by the LWD to greatly expand the list of qualifying locations, which means many more displaced pharma workers may be eligible for this latest allocation of training funds. To keep the Garden States valuable pharmaceutical talent in the state and to maintain the states long-term economic competitiveness, LWD sought the federal funding and an expansion on qualifying employment sites. Several hundred candidates already have received essential services and short term training courses to help transition them back into the workforce.

Due to the success of the grant the USDOL has extended the end date for LWD to use the funds to September 30th, 2013. The funds will assist workers who were laidoff from specific pharmaceutical operations to find new jobs or to obtain training to enter employment in other growing industry sectors. Services available include skills assessment, individual career counseling and occupational skills training. Qualified candidates may receive up to $5,000 in education grants or other opportunities and are being urged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to enroll in a course that can help them to move into another job. For more information and qualifications, contact the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 908-541-5780 or Onestop@co.somer set.nj.us; or the Morris County One-Stop Career Center, Claudia Sandonato, at 973-8298400, ext. 204, or csand onato@co.morris.nj.us

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno recently joined Department of Labor and Workforce Development officials at a meeting of the NJ Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to discuss the states OnRamp service for employers, a new Internet tool at Jobs4Jersey .com helping employers find the skilled workers necessary to remain competitive in a volatile, global market. Joined by Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths and Assistant Commissioner Mary Ellen Clark, Lt. Governor Guadagno outlined the OnRamp program to more than 50 NJCC members at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, where a demonstration of the new business service was provided. Many New Jersey employers are struggling to find skilled workers for key positions in their businesses at the same time that many people in the state are looking for work, said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. New Jersey is bridging this disconnect by making it easier for employers to find and put qualified New Jerseyans to work. The features that set apart the new OnRamp

tool from other Internet job listing sites include the fact that is part of the state-owned Jobs4Jersey .com, where all services are free. OnRamp also uses state-of-the-art technology, allowing employers to conduct a talent search by listing specific skills. Whether an employer seeks one or dozens of people with specialized skills, OnRamp will quickly obtain a list of candidates with the exact talents required. OnRamp can perform the type of employee searches that most businesses have neither the time nor the money to handle. It acts like a human resources service, which comes in handy for New Jersey employers considering 90 percent of them are small businesses, said Labor Commissioner Wirths. Larger employers will find OnRamp just as useful. Employers who need to fill dozens of different positions can adjust the companys account at OnRamp to direct search results to specific department heads. Employers also may mark reviewed resumes, keep track of candidates who were contacted and isolate the

candidates who are being advanced. OnRamp is a feature at Jobs4Jersey.com, which already has been helping NJ job-seekers find employment. On any given day, the system has about 100,000 job openings posted within the state and up to 258,000 jobs within a 50 mile radius. First launched late last year for job-seekers, the OnRamp service was expanded this past summer to offer employers the same unique search abilities to find the talents their businesses require. The interactive system now has more than 133,000 registered job-seekers, and since this summer, more than 2,200 employers have opened accounts at OnRamp. Employers and businesses who need additional guidance can request a Business Representative to visit them at their place of business. Just go to Jobs4Jersey.com and click on the Want a free consultation button. Additionally, for immediate help using the OnRamp tool, employers may e-mail Jobs4 jerseyemployer@dol.sta te.nj.us or call the 1877-682-6238

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Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) executives recently presented a $58,500 grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation to United Way of Northern New Jersey. FirstEnergy has been a steadfast supporter of United Way both in direct financial support, as well as encouraging employees to volunteer their time to support United Way projects throughout the

year. United Way applauds both FirstEnergy and JCP&L for their commitment to partnering with us to strengthen our communities across the region, including Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties, said United Way of Northern NJ CEO John Franklin. We can achieve our best work when we have strong partners like

FirstEnergy and JCP&L joining with us to advance the common good for all our residents. United Way of Northern NJ is a nonprofit organization working to improve peoples lives and strengthen communities by focusing on education, income, and health. For more information, call 973-9931160 or visit www. UnitedWayNNJ.org.