A shared objective of

the Foodshed Alliance

and the GBBA is to
support local businesses.
Kendrya
Close,
as
Executive Director of
The Foodshed Alliance
Farmers
Access
Network
LLC
(FAFAN), which operates the Blairstown
Farmers Market (among
others), has succeeded
in providing a vibrant
market for many of our
local businesses and
farmers.
Kendrya
will
be
hosting a round-table
discussion at the next
Greater
Blairstown
Business
Association
open meeting on Tuesday, April 21st from
6pm to 7:30pm at Blair
Academys Tracy Hall.
The mission of FAFAN
is to build a locally resilient food system. The
market is based on core
values: direct farmerto-consumer interaction;
food grown via sustainable growing practices
which respects the
people, the land, and our
communities; and quality, nutritious food
which promotes the

Drew Fetch, winner of

national banjo championships and world
renowned
concert
banjoist, along with his
colleague,
Becky
Schneider, will bring
Drews extensive collec-

viability of small family

farming, enhances the
local economy and
protects our valuable
agricultural lands.
The Blairstown Farmers Market, located
across from the Blairstown
Elementary
School, opens on May
30th and runs through
October 25th, every
Saturday from 10am to
2pm.
Agricultural
vendors grow and offer
high quality fruits,
vegetables, meats, eggs,
poultry and dairy products. Food vendors bring
a wide variety of freshly
baked goods, jellies,
honey,
sauces
and
meals. Many talented
artists and craftspeople
sell their exceptional,
locally made items.
The GBBAs mission is
to
support
local
businesses and promote
local shopping. Please
visit shopGBBA.org and
support the participating
businesses. For more
information,
contact
GBBA President Ron
Fisher at 908-362-7080
or Kendrya at 908-3627967 or Kendrya@
foodshedalliance.org.

tion of historic and

modern instruments to
St. Lukes Episcopal
Church in Hope on
Saturday, May 9th at
7pm for a concert of
banjo music that will
survey the history of
American banjo music
from the early 19th
century through the Jazz
Age.
Music from different
periods will be played
on instruments from
appropriate
periods.
Theirs is a musical tour
of the evolution of the
banjo from the Early
Minstrel Age and Southern plantations, through
later stage, cafe and
concert hall traditions. It
is a special evening,
where
Drew
and
Schneider share the
music and heritage of
this Americas native
musical
instrument,
playing selections from
the rich repertory of
banjo music. They will
play in front of a display
of between eight and 10
banjos.
After the concert there
will be a meet and greet
social in the church
parish house where the
musicians will answer
questions and, if time

allows, play a few

requests. Light refreshments will be served.
St. Lukes Episcopal
Church, which is designated as a state and
national historic landmark, provides the
perfect environment for
this concert.
The concert, which is
in the series Music at St.
Lukes, is supported in
part by a grant from the
Warren County Heritage
and Historical Commis-

sion.
Telephone reservations
are accepted, but not
necessary. To make a
reservation, call 908459-4340 or 908-4755494. Tickets will be
sold at the door. Come
early and get a front seat
to see this entertaining
duo.
Historic St. Lukes
Church is on High Street
in Hope. For more information, visit www.about
stlukes.com.

Congratulations
to
Jonah P. Lucas from
Hope who has been
placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's
Honor List (3.6 or
above) for the Fall
2014 semester.
The
Hardwick
Seniors met at their
monthly
meeting
March 26th and were
given a demonstration
on quilt making. Ann
Rogers and her associate
exhibited their skills on
creating quilts out of

used materials. Their

group has provided the
needy with over a thousand lovely quilts. The
seniors planned to enjoy
a Chinese cuisine for
their monthly lunch. All
Hardwick Seniors over
the age of 55 are
welcome to join the club
by
calling
Laura
Randazzo at 908-3628920.
Public Notice: In
accordance with the
Adequate
Notice
provision of the Open

Public Meetings Act,

please be advised that
the 2015 meeting schedule for the Warren
County Mental Health
Board is as follows:
April 21st, May 19th,
June 16th, July 21st,
August 18th, September
15th, October 20th,
November 17th and
December 15th at 5pm.
Meetings will be held in
rooms 123A and B at
Warren County Community College, located
at 475 Rt. 57 in Washington.
The Warren County
Community
Singers
and the Childrens
Chorus of Warren
County will hold a
clothing drive at the
First
Presbyterian
Church, located at 40
East Church Street in
Washington. Drop off
times are April 21st
from 5pm to 7:30pm and
April 22nd from 2pm to
4pm in the church parking lot. Items must be in
plastic bags. Accepted
are clean coats, shoes,
boots, belts, purses,
backpacks,
towels,

suitcases, linens, blankets, curtains, suits,

gowns, and stuffed and
small
toys.
Also
accepted will be used
ink cartidges. Donation
receipts will be available. For more information, call 908-689-7771.
NORWESCAP
Career and Life Transitions Center for
Women provides free
employment readiness
training. To learn more
about the services the
Career and Life Transitions Center offers,
register for their upcoming information meeting
scheduled for Thursday,
April 23rd or Thursday,
April 30th at 10am by
calling 908-835-2624.
Pre-registration
is
required.
Vendors are wanted
for the St. Jude
Knights of Columbus
3rd annual outdoor
flea market on May
9th at St. Jude Church
on Eisenhower Road in
Blairstown.
Vendor
spaces include two
parking lot spaces. For
more information, call

Tom at 201-787-5364.
Deer
Valley
Sportsmens Association of Blairstown is
looking for land to
lease in the Blairstown,
Hardwick, Knowlton,
Hope, Frelinghuysen,
Stillwater or White
Twp. areas. All members belong to the
National Rifle Association and hunt-alongs are
done before new members are voted into this
association. Several of
the associations properties are semi-wild and
licensed by the State of
NJ Division of Fish and
Wildlife. They stock
phesants, partridge and
sometimes quail. All
leased property is posted
and trespassers are
vigorously prosecuted.
If you own property,
either wooded or fileds
with brushy cover, and
would like to speak with
someone about leasing
the property, please
contact Robert McDowell at 973-948-4001;
James Guild Jr. at 973875-9266;
Timothy
Cussen at 908-6374408; Brian Rosemeier
at 908-362-6598; or
James Craig at 908278-5149. The association is a rounded group
including
doctors,
lawyers, police, contractors, farmers, a former
director of Fish and
Game, and they are
well-known
and
respected in the Blairstown area.
Public Notice: In
accordance with the
Adequate
Notice
provision of the Open

Public Meetings Act,

please be advised that
the 2015 meeting schedule for the Warren
County Transportation
Advisory Council is as
follows: May 14th, July
9th (location TBD),
September 10th and
November
12th
at
1:30pm. Meetings will
be held in the Rutgers
Cooperative Extension
Meeting Room at the
Wayne Dumont Jr.
Adminisration Building,
located at 165 Co. Rt.
519 South in Belvidere.
Artisan and antique
vendors are wanted for
the Belvidere in Bloom
Summer Festival on
June 20th from 9am to
5pm in Belvidere. For
more information, visit
belvidereinbloom.com
or call 908-386-8707 by
April 30th.
Hackettstown High
School classmates of
1975 are requested to
contact Cindy Mincevich at 908-637-6171 to
update their contact
information for their
40
year
reunion
planned for Memorial
Day weekend.
Happy
birthday
wishes are sent to
Lauren Krapf, April
15th; and BJ Williams,
April 16th.
We love hearing from
you! Send your
birthdays,
anniversaries and
tidbits of info to:
The PRESS,
1 Broadway,
Bangor, PA 18013
thepressmail@gmail.com

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Bone Health Made

Easy w/ Dr. Ken Howayeck: April 17th,
4-5pm & 6-7pm. The
Mohican Banquet Hall,
12 Mohican Rd., Blairstown.
Panther
Valley
Ecumenical
Church
Rummage Sale: April
17th, 9am-3pm; April
18th,
9am-1pm.
Panther
Valley
Ecumenical
Church,
1490 Rt. 517, Hackettstown. Saturday will be
Bag Day for $5/bag.
Bake Sale: April 17th.
FMI, call Cylvia at
908-852-1482.
Bingo: April 18th,
7:30pm. Doors open at
6:30pm.
St.
Jude
McNulty Hall, 7 Eisenhower Rd., Blairstown.
Sponsored by the St.
Jude Ladies Guild. No
one under 18 admitted.
FMI, call 908-459-9210
or 862-220-2693.
Camp Auxilium Open
House: April 18th
10am-1pm; April 26th,
1pm-3pm. FMI, call
973-383-2621, ext. 3, or
visit
www.camp
auxilium.org.

Warren Co. Habitat

for Humanity Home
Raising Live & Silent
Auction & Dinner:
April 18th, 6pm. Hawk
Pointe Golf Club., Rt.
31, Washington. FMI,
contact Kim Miller at
908-399-8386 or WC
H4HSilentauction@g
mail.com.

5pm-8pm.
Panther
Valley
Ecumenical
Church, 1490 Rt. 517,
Allamuchy. Take out is
also available. FMI, visit
www.palpets.org, email
info@palpets.org or call
973-584-0095. 100% of
the proceeds go toward
helping
homeless
animals in our area.

3rd Annual 11th Hour

Rescue
Spay-Ghetti
Dinner: April 19th.
Lake Hopatcong Elks
Lodge, 201 Howard
Blvd, Mt. Arlington. 3
separate seatings at
1:30pm, 3:30pm &
5:30pm.

North
Warren
Regional
Interact
Clubs 7th Annual
Community
Talent
Show: April 24th, 7pm.
NWRHS
auditorium.
Tickets sold at the door.
All Proceeds benefit
local nonprofit mightyquinn.org and the Todd
Quinn family.

Free Legal Expungement Process Seminar:

April 22nd, 7pm-9pm.
Project
SelfSufficiencys Warren
Co. outreach site, 35
Main St., Blairstown.
The forum will discuss
the steps necessary for
officially erasing a
defendants
criminal
record. Advance registration reqd. To register, call 973-940-3500.
Pet Adoption Leagues
5th Annual Pasta
Dinner: April 24th,

Tea & the Mad Hatter:

April
25th,
noon.
Warren Co. Library, 2
Shotwell Dr., Belvidere.
Learn the history of tea
& some of Lewis
Carols social comments
on the Victorian Age.
Proper tea-etiquette will
be discussed. Wear a hat
& receive a prize! Reservations reqd. Call 908475-6322
or
visit
www.warrenlib.org.
Free
Community
Dinner Sponsored by
the 1st Presbyterian
Church of Blairstown
Mission
Ministry:

April 25th, 6pm. Bring

your favorite casserole
& enjoy each others
company. FMI, call
908-362-5254 or email
fpcb@ptd.net.
Tricky Tray to Benefit
St. Peter & Paul
Church: April 25th.
Doors open at 6pm,
drawing 7:30pm. Independence
Twp.
Firehouse, 24 Cemetery
Rd., Great Meadows.
FMI, call Corinne at
908-459-5929
to
reserve. 50/50 raffle,
instant-win table. Free
coffee & dessert, hot
food for sale by firemen.
Free
History
&
Archaeology Careers
Seminar: April 30th,
6:30pm-8pm. Project
Self-Sufficiency,
127
Mill St., Newton. Open
to teens & adults.
Gregory Lattanzi, Asst.
Curator, Bureau of
Archaeology & Ethnography at Newark State
Museum, joined by
archivist, author &
historian Merritt Ierley
& Sussex Co. historian,
author & lecturer Wayne
McCabe.
Questions
from the audience will
be welcome. Registration reqd. FMI or to
register, call 973-9403500.

Blairstown, Knowlton
& Hope
A&P, Alpine Meats, Animal
Mansion, Ash Plumbing, Asian
Combat Arts, A-Tech, Auto,
Blair Tile, Blair Tire & Auto,
Blairstown Agway, Blairstown
Chiropractic,
Blairstown
Country Florist, Blairstown
Municipal Building, Blairstown
Eye Associates, Blue Ridge
Lumber, Buckwood, Building
Specialties,
Burgdorff,
BuzzWorks, Caffe Nelle
Cucine, Cannon Country Real
Estate, Columbia Post Office,
Custom Colonial, Dales
Clocks, Dale's Market, David
Krawski Dentist, DogHouse,
Dominick Pizza, Dr. Magalio:
Dentist, Ellias Restaurant,
First Hope Bank, Fitness
Empire,
Fountain
Mall
Laundromat, Frank's Pizza,
Gallery 23, Geo's Pizza,
Gourmet Gallery, Grand
Rental Station, Hair Company,
Hairs 2 You,
Historic
Blairstown Theatre, Hope Deli,
Hope Haircutters, Imagine
Computers, JD Liquors, John
Deere, Kozimors Upholstery,
Knowlton Municipal Building,
Lakeland Bank, Lebduska
Accounting, Marksboro Deli,
Mark D. Nelke: DMD, Medical
Associate,
Mediterranean
Diner, Napa, Nature's Harvest,
New HoHo, North Warren
Farm & Garden, North Warren
Pharmacy, North Warren
Truck Repair, Old Stillwater
General Store, Pizza Express,
PNC Bank, Post Office (Both
Locations), Post Time Pub, R.
Keiling, Race's Farm Market,
Radio Shack, Remax, Shell
Gas Station, Skyland Bank,
Smitty's, Sunrise, Nutrition
Center, Sun Velocity, Sunoco,
The Auto Shop, The Inn at
Millrace
Pond,
Tile
Warehouse, Tractor Supply,
Tramontin Harley-Davidson,
US Gas, Voulas Hairway to
Heaven,
Village
Green,
Warren County Library, Wells
Fargo, Wilbur's Country Store,
Wine & Spirits, Woman to
Woman
Belvidere
A&P, Al's Pizza, ACI Truck
Stop, Bagel Smith, Belvidere

Diner, Belvidere Spa, Clucas

Farm, Curves, Dee Doo's, Dr.
Amannda Richline, Food Mart,
Four Sisters Winery, H&R
Block, Hearth Shop, Hickory
Mortgage, Little Johns Pizza,
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, Vincent
Haircuttery & Plus, Zack's,
Zeeks
Washington
A&P, Bagelsmith, Fliegauff
Jewelers, Home Instead
Senior Care, Kaffe Kaprys,
Lost Ladies, Mediterranean
Bistro, MWC Racing, Pride-NGroom, Quick Check, Rossi,
Second
Time
Around,
Shopper Stop, Silver Stars
Bagel, Smith Dodge, Stanley's
Pizza, Town Market, Washington Diner, Washington Shoe
Newton
A&G Pizza, Back in Motion,
BMW Dealership, Charm, Co.
Seat, Dunkin Donuts, Hampton Diner, Ho Hos, HobbyTown, Holiday Inn, Home
Furniture, Warehouse, Kathy's
Restaurant, Newton News
Stand, Optical Center, PB&J,
Quick Check, Shop Rite,
Skylands Sport Shop, Springboard Shoppe, Superior
Shower Doors, The Chatter
Box, VW-Audi Dealership,
Weis
Hackettstown
A & P, Bachs Home Healthcare, Cozy Corner, Golden
Skillet, Hacktettstown Free
public Library, Hackettstown
Guns & Ammo, Hackettstown
Sandwich Shoppe, Hackettstown Regional Medical
Center, Mama's Pizza/Cafe
Baci, O'Neill's Jewelers.
Prickley Pear, Quick Check #2,
Riverstar Diner, Tranquility
General Store, Valley Bagel,
Weis, Willow Caf
Columbia
Ayers, Roses Cafe
If you would like to be
added to our list, email
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Dr. Kenneth C. Howayeck is an author,

lecturer and is a credentialed and board certified Foot and Ankle
Surgeon. Dr. Howayeck
is retired from 22 years
in private practice in
order to address fully his
long-time passion of
combating osteoporosis
in ways that he feels are
most genuine and most
effective, yet are ways
that
are
presently
under-utilized
and
certainly less understood
than they should be.
He is a Certified
Speaker for the Foundation for Osteoporosis
Research and Education.
He is author of self-help
books, including the
popular book Bone
Health Made Easy.
On April 17th at The
Mohican Banquet Hall,
12 Mohican Rd. in
Blairstown there will be
2 free Bone Health
presentations 4pm to
5pm and 6pm to 7pm.

Non-radiation
ultrasound bone density
scans will be available
for $20, as well as
copies
of
Dr.
Howayecks
Bone
Health Made Easy.
Top four reasons why
you should get a nonradiation
ultrasound
bone density scan:
1. EARLY Testing
should be done early and
often.
Our method
allows for early detection of bone weakening
and
is
convenient
enough to allow for
frequent
follow-up
screenings.
2. FAST The testing
takes two to four
minutes. Results are
provided immediately
through friendly explanation and clear recommendations
3. SAFE Always
safe, there is no need to
get approval by your
doctor or insurance
company for this test. If
the results indicate a

problem, a recommendation for you to see

your doctor will be
given
4. FAMILY If you
test positive for osteoporosis, 60 to 80 percent of
your immediate family
members will ultimately
contract it themselves.
You are testing for your
family, even if they are
not at the event with
you!
For more information,
contact Julie Matte at
973-493-8219 or julien
matte@gmail.com.

With a vision of
healthy people on a
healthy planet, the
Holistic Chamber of
Commerce (HCC) is
weaving together an
international movement
promoting holistic, natural and sustainable products,
services
and
solutions. To that end,
the HCC is pleased to
announce that holistic
leaders in Newton have
started a local chapter.
Newton is the perfect
place for the Holistic
Chamber of Commerce.
We have a large population here and a community that really values
those products and
services. Its time for us
to come together and
show the standard of
integrity and professionalism we bring to the
work we do. I see association with the international organization as a
natural partnership for
our vibrant and growing
holistic business community. We are in the
service business, yet we
are still hidden. That
marketing aspect is
where I really see a need

for support. The HCC

offers that support.
Julie Matte, President of
the HCC in Newton,
brings a clear vision of
her own to this local
chapter.
As a group associated
with the international
organization, the Holistic Chamber of Commerce Newton will
promote and support
local
holistic
and
sustainable
practitioners, professionals, and
business owners. Meetings are currently in the
planning stages. Our
online
presence
is
already established at
HolisticChamberOfCo
mmerce.com/Newton.
The HCC is an international
organization,
which serves as a bridge
bringing
consumers

together with holistic

and
eco-friendly
options. Now with over
1,000
Professional
Members in throughout
North
America,
consumers have easier
access to high quality
health, lifestyle and
business
products,
services and solutions.
All members of the
Holistic Chamber of
Commerce
are
reference-checked prior
to being represented in
the online Member
Directory at holisticcha
mberofcommerce.com.
For more information,
visit HolisticChamber
OfCommerce.com.
All potential professional members must
submit references before
being accepted for membership.

(NAPSI)With
the
array
of
cleaning
options at the grocery
store, it is easy to forget
that the most natural and
effective cleaner could
be sitting in your
cabinet at this very
moment. Vinegar is an
all-in-one cleaner. It can
take on most any cleaning challenge, no matter
the size, and theres no
need to worry about
harmful
effects
typically
associated
with harsh, chemical
cleaning agents. Budget
conscious and eco
friendly, vinegar is truly
a product with many
talents.
An online survey
conducted
by
The
Vinegar Institute found
that cleaning and disinfecting are the second
most popular uses for
white distilled vinegar
next to food preparation
uses. Here are a few
hints on how to utilize
the cleaning power of
vinegar in your home:
Use full-strength
vinegar to banish grease
and eliminate mildew.
Dilute with water to
remove grease and
grime on miniblinds.
Use full strength to
clean chrome fixtures

and whiten grout.

Dilute with water to
brighten brickwork.
Dilute with ammonia
and baking soda to
freshen a musty closet.
Mix with salt and

baking soda to unclog

drains.
Dilute with water to
deodorize the garbage
disposal.
Spray full strength to
get rid of unwanted

grass and weeds.

Use full strength to
remove your childs
ballpoint pen art from
painted walls.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon
of salt in 1 cup of white
distilled vinegar and stir
in flour until it becomes
a paste. Apply paste to
brass, copper or pewter
and let it stand for about
15 minutes. Rinse with
clean warm water and
polish until dry.
Add 2 tablespoons
sugar and 2 tablespoons
white vinegar to a 1quart vase of water to
keep flowers fresh
longer.
Mix white distilled
vinegar and linseed oil
to clean leather. Rub the
mixture into the leather
and then polish with a
soft cloth.
This
information
comes from the professionals at The Vinegar
Institute, an international trade association
representing the vast
majority of vinegar
manufacturers
and
bottlers, as well as
suppliers to the industry.
Members manufacture a
range of vinegar types
including
white
distilled, apple cider,
balsamic, red wine,
white wine, malt and
rice vinegar.
For further information,
visit
www.
versatilevinegar.org.

Hello, fellow readers!

To lime or not to lime,
that was the question
from Craig of Andover.
His brother Chris of
Blairstown then asked if
there was a moss killer
he could use. True there
seems to be a routine
among perfect lawn
enthusiasts to lime every
spring and fall without
knowing their soils pH.
And rumor has it spreading lime kills moss.
Expert resources such
as Washington State
University
and
the
University of Connecticut confirm that lime
does not kill moss. And,
moss does not kill lawns;
its a sign of unfavorable
growing conditions for
grass such as shade, poor
drainage, poor fertility or
compacted soil.
If your lawn is soggy,
try improving its ability
to drain by re-grading or
installing drainage below
the surface. Aerating and
dethatching can help too.
Herbicides and chemical
controls have only a
short term effect. To
eliminate moss it must be

removed, loose soil

added, and grass seed
sown to encourage a
thick turf. Even so, if the
conditions that favor the
moss are not changed, it
will recover over time.
Most moss prefers
acidic soil while grass
thrives in neutral soil
ranging from a 6.5 to 7
pH. Therefore, lime
added to acidic soil can
make conditions less
hospitable to moss. But
lime does not constitute a
foolproof method of
moss control. In fact in
alkaline soils, the application of lime may
increase the presence of
moss. Always test the pH
of your soil before
adding anything to it. A
pH below 6 is acidic and
above 7 is alkaline. For
acidic soils with pH
levels of 5.5 or below,
lime can be effective.
Rather than engaging in
the moss versus grass
competition, a Mary
method is to plant plants
that thrive in shaded
areas to prevent moss
from growing there.
Perennials
such
as
astilbe,
brunnera,
heuchera,
hellebore,
pulmonaria, and ferns
come to mind - all with
good deer resistance.
What do Craig and
Chris have against moss
anyway? Its green, lush,
and cushy on bare feet
and doesnt require
cutting. Thank goodness
I have won over their
brother Curt to leave
well enough alone where
a blanket of moss carpets
the bank of the brook.
Garden dilemmas?
askmarystone.com