Dear North Warren Community, You did it! Congratulations to you!

Because of you, 2012 Relay for Life of North Warren was a remarkable success. There are so many supportive people who I would like to thank. To start, thank you committee members, who dedicated their time every month since September 2011 preparing and planning for this 2012 Relay for Life of North Warren. Thank you to our relayers, who spent all night with us. Despite a few minutes of rain, we had great weather. Thank you to our community members, families, survivors, caregivers and donors for joining us and for your continuous generosity and support in the fight against cancer. To put it in perspective, Blairstowns Relay for Life 2011 raised

$17K out of the $55K (combined community and Blair Academy total). This year in 2012, North Warren (without Blair Academys total), raised over $47K, a $30K increase from last year! $10K was raised the night of Relay. What an incredible effort by everyone who took part! As you may or may not know, Relay for Life is an event where the community form teams, spend the night together with at least one person in each team walking the track to fundraise for a cure in the fight against cancer. It is also a time to celebrate the lives of those who lost their battle and for those in the fight and those who conquered and won the fight against the disease. On the morning of June 9th, set up started early

in the morning, as the committee members and volunteers prepared the tents, while the members of the Boy Scouts Troop 140 (Jacob and Mark Bryant, Dale Durling and Joseph Gessler) lend a hand in filling hundreds of Luminarias with sand, donated by Agens Stone. Thank you to Tom Palmer who helped with the electric hook up during the last hour before preparation. The night was definitely fun filled. Carnival for a Cure was our theme and food was available from our favorite vendor by the Baldwin Family, while Miss Amanda Abbiate and the Interact Club provided food, snacks and drinks throughout the night with the help of Dr. Folgelson and the Rotary Club. Blairstown Animal Hospital (BAH Team) Captain Dr.

Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Samantha Fay Marra, a 2009 graduate of North Warren Regional High School, has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of South Carolina. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting

and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Samantha completed her Junior year at USC with a 4.0 grade point average. She is the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Marra of Frelinghuysen Township.
Courtesy Dorothy R. Marra

Carol Clegg, provided Doggie Treats and homemade popcorn, throughout the night. Mr. Sylvester, Vice Principal of NWRHS, dedicated some of his time in the dunk tank, a revenge opportunity for students. Dunk Tank was sponsored by Keep on Trucking Team, led by Danielle More. Vendors and Crafters were on hand including a traveling pawn shop and MM Entertainment, who provided cotton candy, balloon animals and tattooing. Mr. Miss Relay, sponsored by Anna Blanchettes team (Fund the Fight), was held for the first time with five contestants. Congratulations to Patrick Kolb, who raised the most donations within two hours. Patrick was a contestant and a member from Remember Rick Team, Thank you to Mr. Parzaro (Coach & RFL Captain of Patriot Wrestling), Kevin Shaffer, Bob More, Randy Tice and Brandon Metzgar, who competed for the title. What great sports they were! A Balloon Release was sponsored by the Hello Kitty Kancer Kickers led by Captain Abby Casey and what a beautiful scene it was! A cupcake bar was at hand by The Flowers Forever Team, led by Captain Jess Keimel and cupcakes donated by Lisa Bonito-Tirone of Chef it Up. A bounce house was sponsored by ChemoSabe, led by Captain Chase Palanca. Musical Chairs at 2:30 am sponsored by the Grout Guy and Girls Team kept our adrenaline flowing in rooting for the competitors. Jordan Palanca won the competition. Frozen T-Shirt contest at 1:30

Congratulations to Maeve Fahey of Blairstown, who has been named to the spring semester Dean's List at Lafayette by Hannah Stewart-Gambino, dean of the college. To qualify for Dean's List, a student has achieved at least a 3.60 semester grade point average out of a possible 4.0. Congrats, Maeve! Calling all fine art crafters! The Sussex County Arts & 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. Original fine Jewelry and other small crafts will be able to display up to 15 pieces up to five inches, and up to five pieces of larger items, such as textiles, ceramics, wood and miniature paintings, five inches or larger. The artist is responsible to restock as needed, staying within their quantity range. All work must be original to the artist and approved by Mary Jo Mathias. 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 Courtney DAmelio, July 5th; Melissa Hernandez, July 6th; Chuck Genna, July 7th; Kate Kinney, July 9th; Lauren Labar, July 9th; and Samantha Peterson, July 10th. Happy birthday! The PRESS staff is on

vacation! Our offices will be closed through Sunday, July 8th for the July 4th holiday. The July 11th edition of The PRESS has already gone to print; our July 18th edition will be printed on regular schedule. Our offices will re-open on Monday, July 9th at 8am. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and healthy Independence Day! We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other information to: The PRESS, PO Box 430, Blairstown, NJ 07825 thepressnews@enter.net thepressnewsonline.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: Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown, by Eric Blehm. One Breath Away, by Heather Gudenkauf. TIME for Kids BIG Book of Why: 1,001 Facts Kids Want to Know (Time for Kids Magazine), by Editors of Time for Kids Magazine. Amy, My Daugh-

ter, by Mitch Winehouse. Courageous (Black Hawk), by Diana Palmer. Winner Take All: China's Race for Resources and What It Means for the World, by Dambisa Moyo. Sky Dragons: Dragonriders of Pern (The Dragonriders of Pern), by Anne McCaffrey. National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why, by Amy Shields. Tuesday's Child, by Fern Michaels. For more, visit www. warrenlib.org.

Ten women recently graduated from Project S e l f - S u f f i c i e n c y s Higher Opportunities for Women training program, a course designed for women who are seeking to reenter the workforce or those who may have been underemployed for a number of years. The sixteen-week course combines computer training, assistance with current

workplace skills, and on-the-job work experience. Graduates are prepared to seek entrylevel administrative positions. Patrice Green, Coordinator of the Career Center at Project SelfSufficiency, said, The HOW program is uniquely packaged to provide eligible women with education, support and guidance. Participants learn up-to-date

computer skills and gain the confidence necessary to compete in todays job market. In addition to computer skills training, the HOW Program includes classroom instruction, and placement at an unpaid externship at a community employment site, which further prepares participants to successfully venture into the job market. Over the years, Project

Self Sufficiency has partnered with a variety of local businesses, non-profit organizations and government entities to provide HOW participants with the opportunity to hone their new computer skills and gain workplace experience. Classroom time is devoted to computer training, careering instruction, life skills training and interviewing strategies. Since the HOW programs inception, hundreds of women have learned marketable skills leading to economic self-sufficiency. Graduates from the Spring HOW program at Project Self-Sufficiency include Rebecca Cahill, Dawn Conti, Gail Fetterman, Penny Kinney, Sindaleena Raghubir, Roseanna Rogers, Kristi Rowan, Terry Sheridan, Diane Sherman, and Nola Tenzer. Kristi Rowan had searched fruitlessly for employment, but had been repeatedly turned down because her computer skills were outdated. She decided to try the HOW program in the hope that updating her computer skills would help her to find a job. I have learned a lot in this program. I am confident in my updated computer skills and I

continue to practice them. More importantly, I gained confidence in myself through activities and discussions in class about self-esteem, goal-setting and time management, noted Kristi. Project SelfSufficiency will be launching a Summer Office Skills program, which is an abbreviated version of the HOW program, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:45pm, from July 10th through August

30th. Interested participants are encouraged to attend an Open House about the Summer Office Skills program at 10am on Tuesday, June 12th and Thursday, June 28th; or at 6pm on Tuesday, June 19th and Thursday, June 21st. Another session of the HOW program will take place in the fall. For more information about the Summer Office Skills or Higher Opportunities for Women programs, call 973-940-3500.

1st Friday Writers: July 6th, 7pm. Bring your writing, any genre, for friendly, frank critique... or come just to visit. We love newcomers. Blairstown Library, 4 Lambert Road. FMI, call Walter at 908-362-6967. Bus Trip to Wildwood NJ to Beneft Haven of Hope for Kids: Sept. 9th thru 13th. 5 Days, 4 nights, all-inclusive bus trip. Space is limited & a $75 deposit is due now. Balance of $320 is due by July 15th. Call Gladys for reservations: 908-459-9210. MOMS Club of Blairstown Booth at July 4th Footbridge Park Celebration: Follow the bubbles to the booth. Complimentary lemonade. Tickets on sale for firework parking spaces at Montage Building, 140 Rt. 94. Call Erinn at 908-362-6075 FMI. Monarch Migration Workshop: July 6th, 2pm. Wise Owl Workshops presents poetry, photos, models and more with caterpillars and butterflies. Ages 6-12. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. Registration required. FMI, call 908-362-8335 or email plally@ warrenlib.org. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Them WIYOS. July 8th, 6pm-8pm. Tin Pan

Alley/Alt Rock. Free. Guitar Bobs Planet That We Love Tour: July 10th, 11am. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Space is limited, so please register. FMI, call 908-4756322 or visit www. warrenlib.org. Frelinghuysen Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting: July 11th, 7:30pm, Frelinghuysen School. Anyone concerned about the application by EffiSolar Energy Group is invited to attend & express their viewpoint. Knowlton Township Lions Clubs Annual Truck Raffle: July 14th. Food begins at 3:30, prize drawing begins at 4:30. $120 ticket admits 2 adults. NO children or pets allowed. Every 15th ticket drawn wins a prize of at least $100 value. 1500th ticket drawn wins a 2012 4x4 Automatic Ford F150 Pick Up. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Dixieland Crackerjacks. July 15th, 6pm-8pm. Free. Fluorescent T-shirt Teen Craft:July 16th & 17th, 7pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Space is limited; please register & state what size shirt you wear: 908-4756322. Blairstown Ambulance Corps Comedy

Night: July 21st, 8pm. Blair Academy. 3 Comedians from NY. $25 per person. FMI, call 908-362-9363 and leave a message or call Laura at 908-362-5698 or 908-752-0196. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Jug Town Mountain. July 22nd, 6pm-8pm. Old Time String Band. Free. Fat Cat Productions in conjunction with the Historic Blairstown Theatre present Joseph Kesselrings, Arsenic and Old Lace: July 27th, 28th, and 29th. FMI, 908303-4675. Harvest Home Buffet & Country Auction: July 28th, 4pm. Yellow Frame Church, Route 94, Fredon, dinner and auction. Call 973-3836553 or 973-383-5364. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Celtic Crossroad. July 29th, 6pm8pm. Irish songs. Free. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Bottomline. August 5th, 6pm-8pm. Country Western. Free. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Diegos Umbrella. August 12th, 6pm-8pm. American Gypsy Rock. Free. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Rosie Burgess Trio. August 19th, 6pm-8pm. Acoustic Indy. Free. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Silk City. August 26th, 5pm8pm. Eclectic Acoustic. Free. Shippen Manor Lawn

Concert: Paddy & the Pale Boys. Sept. 2nd, 5pm-8pm. Irish Pub music. Free. Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Frankenpine. Sept. 9th, 5pm-8pm. Future Bluegrass. Free. Shippen Manors 115th Fireback Fiddle & Banjo Contest: Sept. 15, 12noon. Free. Toddler Lapsit Storytime & Sing Along: Tuesdays, 10am at Warren County Library Headquarters. For children up to 3 years old & a caregiver. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Knit Wits! Tuesdays, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. Chat while creating various items to be donated to community organizations. FMI 908-362-8335 or plally@warrenlib.org. Knitting Club: Tuesdays, 3pm at Warren County Library Headquarters. FMI, call 908475-632. Story Time for Children: Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Fridays, 10:30am at Warren County Library Headquarters. Registration is required. FMI, call 908475-6322. Adult Artists: Wednesdays, 10am12noon. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. Learn techniques in water color, pastels, and other mediums. FMI 908362-8335 or plally@warrenlib.org.

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 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 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 County Seat Hampton Diner 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

Bovine Social Club Concert Raises Funds for Foodshed Alliance

Chords4Carrots and Hobo Stage is proud to present New York Area Americana band Bovine Social Club and singer/songwriter Mari Byrd on July 13th, at 6pm. The concert is sponsored by Natures Harvest, Stillpoint Schoolhouse and LL Pittenger Farm; it will be held at the historic Fountain House, Fredon, NJ. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available online at Brown Paper Tickets or by phone at 908-3627967. The Foodshed Alliance is a grassroots, nonprofit devoted to promoting locallygrown food and farming. They work with farmers, community members, and agricultural leaders to develop projects that foster the growth of a sustainable local food system. They focus on raising public awareness about the value of local foods and on helping farmers find more profitable and sustainable ways to grow and market their products. Samuel Saint Thomas, Bovine Social Club and their Chords4Carrots project have partnered

with the Foodshed Alliance to raise muchneeded funds. C4C is an innovative idea created by musicians to support the vision and work of the slow food movement. Committed to a

Water Street Improvement Project in Belvidere Advances

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission awarded a construction contract today for a series of improvements to the 700-foot stretch of Water Street the agency owns in Belvidere, New Jerseythe thoroughfare that takes traffic to and from the Commissions Riverton-Belvidere Toll-Supported Bridge. The work will involve crack sealing and overlay of the existing concrete roadway, repair and/or replacements of the existing sidewalk along the north side of the roadway, replacement of damaged curbing, drainage repairs, and upgrade of guide rail to current standards. The project also will include installation of decorative lighting. Construction activities are expected to begin in August and be completed in October. The construction contract was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, IEW Construction Group, Inc. of Trenton, NJ, in the amount of $661,352. The contract was approved at the Commissions monthly meeting in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The project is part of the Commissions $1.2 billion capital improvement program, which is supported strictly through revenues collected at the agencys seven toll bridges. Water Street is among the longer approach roadway segments the Commission owns and contiguous to one of the agencys historic twolane bridges. The 107year-old RivertonBelvidere TollSupported Bridge carried a daily average of 4,300 vehicles in 2011. Individuals seeking details can visit www. drjtbc.org/waterstreet. The DRJTBC was formed by the Commonwealth of PA and the State of NJ in 1934. It operates seven toll bridges and 13 tollsupported bridges, two of which are pedestrian-only spans. The Commission is a self-supporting publicservice agency that receives neither federal nor state tax dollars to finance its projects or operations. Funding for the operations, maintenance and upkeep of its bridges and related transportation facilities is solely derived from revenues collected at its toll bridges. The Commissions jurisdiction extends along the Delaware River from the Philadelphia-Bucks County line north to the NJ/New York border. The bridges carried more than 137.4 million cars and trucks in 2011. For details about the commission and initiatives to deliver safer and more convenient travel for its customers, visit drjtbc.org.

Food Assistance Program Offers July Delivery

Good Faith Food Box, a food assistance program offered through Project Self-Sufficiency, offers fresh food at bargain prices. Area residents are invited to place an order by Monday, July 9th; orders will be ready for pick up at Project SelfSufficiency on Saturday, July 21st at 1:00 p.m. A variety of ordering options are available; the price for a single box of food ranges from $19 - $35. A typical menu features a variety of meats, vegetables, and side dishes, including breakfast foods. There is no limit to the number of boxes an individual or family can purchase, and the menu changes each month. To place an order, call Project SelfSufficiency at 973-9403500 or order online with a credit card at www.goodfaithfoodbox. org. Payment is made when the order is placed. Project SelfSufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The new Good Faith Food Box program was initiated by the Treasure Valley Food Group, which has partnered with churches and nonprofit organizations across the country to bring high quality food to families, seniors and individuals at a cost savings of up to 40% off of typical retail prices. The Treasure Valley Food Group has been providing food to more than 30,000 grocery stores across the United States for over 16 years. Project SelfSufficiency is a private non-profit communitybased organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agencys mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children while achieving personal and economic selfsufficiency and family stability. Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 19,500 families, including over 30,000 children. To find out more about the monthly food deliveries by Good Faith Food Box or any of the other programs and services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.

smarter and more sustainable world, C4C partners with non-profit sustainable organizations across the country in producing local and regional music events. Together they raise funds and awareness and provide an occasion for celebration and entertainment. Bred on the northern banks of the Delaware River, Bovine Social Club, is a grassy, funky, twangy, swinging breed of sounds sure to get your dancing cow on. With a wicked lineup of seasoned jam musicians backing the lyrics of vocalist Samuel Saint Thomas, Bovine Social Club is one of the fastest growing new Americana bands in Metro New York. Infused with nearly 100 years of combined musical skill and wisdom, they mine their experiences of traveling city streets and gravel roads to churches and pubs and concert halls, performing on some of the countrys finest stages with some of the countrys finest talent. Bovine Social Clubs debut album was released on June 7th. With a sound happily fertilized by celtic, bluegrass, Juju, gospel, jazz, and rock vocabularies, Bovine Social Club gives people happy feet!

"The Secret Garden" of Richard ZiaDie was made available to the Warren Garden Club for a tour. The club they presented Richard with the Civic Beautification Award for June. The creation of a garden of this magnitude required vision, design

and focus. It developed over 18 years and was a real challenge due to an 18 percent slope. The

result is nine levels of meandering trails that include a bed of alpine conifers, two perennial

beds, magnolias, Japanese maples, American and Chinese redbuds, several varieties of dogwoods, hydrangeas, viburnums galore, and Japanese tree peonies. The most breathtaking display was of the 350 azaleas and 400 rhododendrons! The two-acre garden has color and beauty over several seasons. It is a vibrant, peaceful oasis in Warren County, ten minutes from Washington and Belvidere.

Throughout her career, Kim Uhlig has had mentors guiding her progress along the way. A little more than a year ago, Uhlig, of Washington, decided she wanted to repay the favor and serve as a mentor to help someone in her community. Uhlig is one of a cadre of mentors trained through United Way of Northern New Jersey who is willing to share her life experiences with area residents striving to improve their lives. United Way is seeking to grow the number of individuals who are trained to serve as mentors across the region in a variety of situations, including youth, professional and financial coaching. Mentors have given me a new perspective, said Uhlig, who runs a family-owned business. I appreciated their generosity of time. I felt it was now my time to be involved in the community and mentoring really called to me. United Way is providing its free, 12-hour mentor training course on four successive Mondays, July 9th through July 30th from 5:30pm to 8pm at The Lackland Center at Centenary College. The United Way Mentor Training program covers the roles and responsibilities of being a mentor, how to help an individual set and achieve goals, and shares effective communication and problemsolving techniques. In Warren County, United Way is building on a mentoring program for women reentering the workforce that was first launched three years ago. Mary Ward was one of the first women who sought out the mentoring program for assistance.

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United Way of Northern New Jersey is offering a free mentor training program in July for area residents interested in becoming a mentor. United Way Chief Professional Officer Sarah Brelvi has served as a mentor to Mary Ward, of Washington. Ward credits Brelvi with reminding her that she had the strength to persevere in the face of daunting personal circumstances.Photo courtesy

It had been 10 years since Ward, of Washington, worked as an IT executive when she was suddenly faced with having to reenter the workforce as a widow supporting two young children. Prior to what happened to me I knew there were people out there who needed help, but I never envisioned that I would be that person, Ward said. Being a mentor is helping someone in a way that money cant. Wards husband was unexpectedly diagnosed with end-stage renal failure and within less than two years the stayat-home mother was facing a daunting future. As Ward was resurrecting her rsum, she was matched with Sarah Brelvi, chief professional officer for United Way of Northern NJ. At the same time Ward grappled with her husbands illness, she and Brelvi worked together to get her rsum in order and plan for her familys future.

Being Marys mentor was not just about me sharing my skills, Brelvi said. Not only is it fulfilling to help someone..., but I gained stronger communication skills and learned how to better relate to people with different life experiences. Ward began to work part-time, then full-time and also took classes in order to be certified as a master in cloud technology. Shes back to looking for a job after her company went through a downsizing, and hopes that one day her situation is stable enough so she, too, can pay forward the support she received and mentor someone else in need. What Sarah did for me as a mentor was help me focus. She also reminded me that I had the inner strength to get my family back on its feet, Ward said. To register for the mentor training classes, contact Melissa Cooper at Melissa.Cooper@ UnitedWayNNJ.org or call 973-993-1160.

Who will be this year's Warren County Hall of Fame honorees? You are invited to be part of the process! But act now; the deadline for 2012 nominations is July 15th. This year's selections will be honored at a gala dinner in October. The establishment of the Warren County Hall of Fame last year, 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 in the fall to celebrate the 2012 class. The Hall of Fame induction wall is located at Warren County Community College where it can be viewed by the public. The 2011 Class included Norman Beatty, Joe Bock, Dr. Barbara JayneLewthwaite, Richard Lowe and Christopher Maier, as well as former State Senator Wayne Dumont, posthumously. Terrance Lee, Bill Nixon, Norman Worth, Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian, and Jared Isaacman, as well as former New Jersey Gov-

ernor Robert B. Meyner (posthumously), had the honor of being selected to the inaugural Warren County Hall of Fame Class in 2010. Among the fields of eligibility are: Public Service; Community volunteers, elected officials, individuals at non-profit organizations, etc. Business; Leaders in the business community who have made a positive impact on the Warren County economy, or Warren County individuals who have made an impact on the regional, state or federal economy. Education; Teachers, administrators, staff, PTA and other community representatives who have made an impact on our students' lives will be considered for induction. All levels of education are eligible, from special education to elementary to high school, and collegiate. Sports; Highlighting those individuals, coaches, athletes, broadcasters, sports administrators, or any level of sports, will be considered for this field. Arts & Entertainment;

This field includes those people involved in music, theater, dance, radio, television, fine art, etc., from amateur levels to professional endeavors. Military; All active or veteran military personnel who have served our country proudly and courageously will be considered for induction. Health and Medical; this field recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding performance in the health and medical industry; could include physicians, nurses, first aid responders, and other related fields. All other fields not mentioned here, and accepted by the selection committee, will also be considered for induction to the Warren County Hall of Fame. Nomination forms, which includes space to write about your nominations, are available by calling 908-835-2334 or by emailing your request to wchall ofame@warren.edu or get a nomination form at wcccfoundation.org/upl oadimages/file/WCCC2 012nomination.pdf.

(NAPSI)Warmer weather can be a terrific time for homeowners to undertake projects to spruce up their house or landscape. When the AC bills shoot up, its also a time many look for ways to increase their homes energy efficiency. Fortunately, saving energy doesnt have to mean sacrificing comfort. There are a number of simple ways to conserve energy and save money in the long run: Check furnace or air conditioner filters each month. If the filter looks dirty, change it. A dirty filter makes it harder for air to circulate, causing it to work harder to produce clean air. Close vents in empty rooms to heat or cool only the rooms you use. Replace lightbulbs with compact fluores-

cent lightbulbs. Find and seal leaks around doors and windows. Install heat-rejecting window film. This additional way to save on energy is often overlooked. There are several varieties of window films that can help reduce energy costs and glare, as well as block UV rays. Lightly tinted films are available that are designed to reject heat but not change the appearance of windows. Moderately tinted varieties block a greater amount of light from coming in the windows, while still providing clear views. Additionally, a film specially made for night vision can give homeowners extra privacy and heat rejection during the day while allowing easier viewing at night.

(NAPSI)-Scorchinghot weather can drain even the most watersmart landscape. Here are a few tips to help make the most of the water applied to your lawn and garden while protecting your landscape from the harsh heat: Let it Soak: The greatest waste of water comes from applying too much, too oftenmuch of the water is never absorbed. Instead of watering for one long session, water a few times for shorter periods and take 15minute breaks in between each session. This will allow water to soak in, while minimizing runoff. Also, check to see if water is penetrating six to eight inches beneath the surface of the soil. If not, then another cycle may be needed to encourage root growth. Watch the Clock: Water in the morning when the sun is low, winds are calm and temperatures are cool and less conducive to evaporation. Consider Dripping: When it comes to watering individual trees, flowerbeds, potted containers or other nongrassy areas, consider applying water directly to the roots using lowvolume drip irrigation. This will reduce water waste through evaporation or runoff, and will prevent unwanted weeds from growing.

Mulch it Good: A great way to conserve water and help plants stay healthy is to spread mulch in shrub beds, tree rings and flower gardens. Mulch is a protective covering that is placed around the base of plants, preventing evaporation and weed growth. Mulching helps drainage, encourages root development and cools the soilreducing water use during hot summer months. Get Automated: Using an automated irrigation system is one of the best ways to keep your lawn and landscape beautiful and healthy, while minimizing water waste. Automatic underground sprinkler systems distribute water evenly, preventing overwatering and ensuring that the watering is done at the right time.

Hello fellow readers, Its hard to imagine that July is upon us which means summer is in full swing. Time to kick back and take some time off. Time off from working in the garden? I am all for it but sorry to say your garden may not agree. Why do we call it work anyway when most of us choose to garden? Lets shift our thinking a bit and call it playing in the garden, shall we? Maybe even get your kids involved? I encourage deadheading as a fun activity for the family. Im not talking about becoming a Grateful Dead follower (am I dating myself?), or a tractor trailer in transit with an empty load but the pruning of dead flower heads for the purpose of influ-

encing bounty - a reason to prune we spoke about a few weeks ago. Deadheading saves the plant from continuing vital energy to spent blooms and therefore encourages more growth and blooms. All you need are a pair of sheers to cut back long stemmed flowers or a pair of fingers to pinch off short stemmed blooms to the first set of good looking leaves below Hence a perfect activity for the kids. The time to deadhead is when blooms start to look ratty. If the flower has gone to seed you can save the seed or seed pods and plant them come spring. Or sprinkle seeds and plant seed pods now - my preference after too many times uncovering stashes of seeds saved with good intentions years later. While deadheading please cut back any browning or dead foliage to tidy things up. I like to deadhead once or twice a month. Its especially important during the hot dry days of summer as it helps your flowering friends focus on new growth rather than producing seeds early in the season. Time to play! Garden dilemmas? Email Mary at askmary stone@gmail.com

(NAPSI)More Americans are firing up their grills for backyard cookouts-and many say the reason for grillings popularity is that its relaxing. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, Americans say backyard barbecues are more relaxing than dining outespecially if you dont let cleanup and prep work spoil the mood. Rather than deal with the stresses of barbecue messes, here are some tips on throwing a mess-free cookout at home: Use disposers instead of trash cans. Chicken, ribs and burgers are among the most popular grilled foods, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. Many people may be surprised to learn that instead of tossing extra meat scraps and bones in a trash can, its possible to reduce large amounts of smelly trash by putting virtually any type of foodeven bonesdown a food waste disposer. Serve food in decorative plastic containers instead of on platters. Dirty dishes can pile up fast, so serve food in decorative plastic containers that double

up as serving plates and refrigerator storage. Reduce a messy kitchen by serving side dishes that can be prepared the day before. And while most cooks know the trick of marinating meats in baggies, do this the day before as well. In addition to having more-flavorful food, youll have no need for any messy food

prep on the day of the barbecue. Cut fruits and vegetables beside the sink. Vegetable peels and fruit rinds can pile up quickly in garbage cans. Cut them up beside the sink and toss them down the drain as you go along. Your disposer will thank you for this, as hard materials (like fruit pits) help scrape the inside of the grind chamber, removing any buildup. Make kebabs with small pieces of leftover meats and vegetables: Leftover grilled steak, chicken and veggies may be too little for a stand-alone meal, but put them onto skewers for a fun lunch or dinner the following day. This keeps you from tossing the leftovers and avoids unnecessary clutter in the fridge from extra baggies and containers.

am drew a large crowd, Captain Jade BaccaroNichols and team member Reannon Lilly won, as Jade chose to run the victory lap for their team. Limbo at 3:00 am kept everyone moving to the beat of the islands and Karaoke showed off some of the teams musical talent or not. Vendors and Crafters were on hand during the early part of the afternoon and night, providing Cotton Candy, Balloon animals and Tattooing. A photo booth was also on hand, free for the Survivors and donations benefited Relay. Six Bands and Performers included Joe Carr, Abraham Weaver, The Pfeiffer Twins, Dave Paulson and Once by the Atlantic volunteered and donated their time and talent on stage with the help of Mark Cliffords Skylands Pro Audio and DJ Tom Juskus, who volunteered his time and service to our all night event. Many winners received giveaway prizes such as a threeday weekend to Kissimmee, FL on any weekend they wish, provided by Fund the Fight; Gas grill, gym membership and Dorney Park tickets, provided by I Hate Cancer Team; Longaberger basket autographed, provided by One by One. Marivelle ClavelDavis sang the National Anthem to open the event, while Tracey Depano (ACS Director of Events) and Mari-

nelle Clavel-Blanchette (RFL of North Warren Chairperson) welcomed the relayers, caregivers, survivors and community. The opening was followed by introducing the 2012 Honorary Cancer Survivor, Elizabeth DiGiorgio and her Caregiver and fiance, Chris Henke. Elizabeth is a mother of two, who works for the Blairstown Elementary School in the administration office and was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. With emotions following, Elizabeth and family stood on stage while Jamie Shaffer (committee member) read her speech. Liz talked about living with cancer and the encouragement and support she received from her friends and family. Chris Henke, caregiver and fianc to

Liz, spoke as well. Committee members and teams received awards for their accomplishments. Three top individual fundraisers were Grace Castellanos, Alicia Shaffer and Anna Blanchette, followed by the Survivor Lap and then the Survivor Dinner, catered by Hackettstown Medical Center and Relay for Life Cake created and donated by Chef Jamie Jasinsi. As you walk into the Relay field, the Registration Tent is manned by volunteers and chaired by Rachelle Palanca and Kristin Shipps. Thank you to Laura Norgard, Diana Wagner and Emily Wagner for their assistance. The ever moving Luminaria Ceremony started at 9pm with

Jamie Shaffer and Kristin Shipps, as chairpersons, introduced Cancer Survivors Kim Smallets and Paul Tursky speaking followed by a showing of the powerful I Relay North Warren video produced by Chris (CJ) Palanca. The silence of the crowd was then followed by a silent lap around the walking track where all pre-lit luminaries glow, forming a circle in the vast football field, while HOPE glowed on the bleachers overseeing the track. Families and friends specifically come to be at this ceremony. It is at this time, compassion flows among all. People of all ages comfort each other and it is a time where most feel that special connection once again with those who lost their battle to the dreadful disease. Under the scoreboard, one would find the Reflection Tent with purple walls covered with Stars, Moons, small banners and pictures. Miss Wilson and the NWRHS FFA Club planted and potted flowers surrounding the floor inside. Paul Tursky, a committee

member and survivor, made a serene water fountain that gave the reflection tent a serene feeling as you came in to look at the faces of the people we honor and memorialize or read the messages on the wall. A table was set with moons, stars and candles. Everyone was welcome to write or post on the purple walls. As you look inside, you would find kids, moms, dads, grandparents; uncles and aunts stand in awe or comforting each other understanding that each message or picture has a story. On the very night of relay, Tracey and Jack Britten were visiting an aunt earlier, as their daughters took part in the event. Their aunt had been in the battle and lost the fight earlier that evening as they returned with their aunts picture to hang in the Reflection tent and they broke the news to their daughters. Last but not least, the committee members and American Cancer Society along with Tracey Depano, Director of Events would like to thank one of our community cancer survivors and his

family, who requests to remain anonymous. This cancer survivor donated $5K to ACS Relay for Life of North Warren, as a form of thank you to his oncologist, who helped him overcome the disease and gave him a second life to celebrate many more birthdays. We are grateful to the North Warren Regional District High School for the use of their field and the enthusiasm that the community showed in this years Relay. We look forward to seeing you and more friends and family join us next year. We welcome more committee members and relayers. If you are interested, please call 908-343-8289 and we will gladly answer any questions you may have. E-mail: relayforlifeofnorthwarre n@yahoo.com Thank you to all of our donors! As a show of our thanks for your support, track signs were placed strategically on the field and on the walking track with the luminarias. Marinelle ClavelBlanchette, Event Chairperson, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of NW

Alan Hubbard, Broker Associate with RE/MAX House Values 4 in Hackettstown, has earned the designation of Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors. The Realtor Emeritus status is earned by those who have held membership in one or more Associations of Realtors as a Realtor, RealtorAssociate, or combination of both, for a cumulative period of 40 years or more. Hubbard is pleased to receive this designation and knows that his longevity in the real estate market is something he is constantly working at. I am embracing the cutting-edge technology while preserving the basics [of real estate], integrity, and professionalism, said Hubbard. Todays market

technology is awesome, but real estate selling is still a personal contact business that I thoroughly enjoy. As part of the real estate industry, Hubbard also strives to continue his education, earn referrals for his service, and represent his clients best interests. Hubbard specializes in residential properties, as well as land and commercial properties, in Warren, Morris, Sussex, and

Hunterdon Counties. Alan Hubbard can be contacted at RE/MAX House Values 4 at 1585 Route 57 in Hackettstown, by phone at 908852-1333 or 973-4799645 cell, by email at am.hubbard@verizon .net, or via his website at ahubbard.remax-nj.com. RE/MAX of NJ 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 NJ continues to be one of the leading real estate organizations in NJ. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. RE/MAX of NJ, based in Moorestown, is a privately owned and operated regional franchiser for RE/MAX, LLC. Visit www. remax-nj.com for more information.

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The Jazz in July concert series, developed and produced by Ed Coyne of Coyne Enterprises, Inc. and the Hackettstown Rotary Club, will be featured this month at the Mount Olive Middle School on Wolfe Rd., Budd Lake. The theatre has more than 600 seats, is airconditioned and has excellent acoustics, a full stage and good parking with easy access all on one level. Moving to this facility provides an opportunity for more jazz fans to see and hear jazz from some of the most talented musicians in the world. Hackettstown Regional

The PRESS
Medical Center and John Johnson Dodge sponsor the concerts, making it possible to keep tickets reasonably priced. On Saturday, July 7th, the series begins with the great Artie Shaw Orchestra. The 16-piece band under the direction of Matt Koza features

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Artie Shaw Orchestra Opens Jazz in July Series

many of the bands memorable arrangements plus some new exciting arrangements that feature soloists in their solid swing and jazz orchestra. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the concert. Saturday, July 14th features the Houston Person Quartet, the boss of the tenor sax backed by a great rhythm section. Houston plays ballads and up-tempo tunes that keeps the audience engaged with the music in a way that provides an evening of great entertainment. Tickets are $22.50 in advance or $27.50 on the day of the concert. On Saturday, July 21st, the Jesse Green Sextet

six extremely talented jazz players featuring renowned jazz trumpeter Marvin Stamm, a young dynamic tenor alto saxophonist Danny Walsh, Joe Cohn one of the jazz worlds great guitarist and Jesse Green an outstanding pianist. This sextet is sure to have everyone wanting more! Tickets are $22.50 in advance or $27.50 on the day of the concert. On Wednesday, July 25th, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra will appear under the direction of Dennis Mackrel. The band features great soloists in each section and the band will be playing Basie originals from the 30s through the 80s.

Too much Basie is never enough. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the concert. All four concerts can be purchased in advance for $95. Those 18 years old and younger are can purchase tickers for $20 each. Jazz In July is presented by the Hackettstown Rotary Club and Coyne Enterprises, Inc. and WRNJ Radio. Proceeds will benefit the charitable work the Rotary Club does. Tickets can be purchased with Visa and MasterCard only online at www.GreatJazz Concerts.com. For more information about the event, call Coyne Enterprises, Inc. at 908-637-6455.

Free Summer Lunch Pointers for Parents: Encouraging Children To Explore Available to Area Children Careers In Science, Technology, Engineering And Math
Project SelfSufficiency announces the start of a free summer lunch program for children under the age of 18. The agency will be serving lunch Monday through Thursday, July 2nd through August 16th, at 11:45am, with the exception of Wednesday, July 4th. Income eligibility requirements apply. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $41,348 or less would be eligible. Children who are part of households who receive food stamps or benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible. Lunch will be offered in Building 3 at the Project Self-Sufficiency campus, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Caregivers must remain with children while at Project Self-Sufficiency. Adults wishing to participate may purchase lunch with advanced registration. The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services. Meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The meal program is free to eligible children, but registration for each child is required. Registration must be received at Project SelfSufficiency by Friday, June 22nd. For more information, or to register, call Project SelfSufficiency at 973-9403500. Registration forms are also available on the Newton school district website, www.newtonnj.org. (NAPSI)For many parents, the road to a great future for their kids may be easier to find than they realize. Thats because eight of the top 10 best paid majors are in engineering, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Children who learn the fundamentals of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects in early grades are better equipped to pursue an engineering career. Parents play a vital role in shaping their childrens education and career aspirations. Science and engineering fair projects are often students firstand, in many cases, onlyopportunity to gain hands-on experience with STEM subjects in ways that directly relate to their own lives, personal interests or aspirations. A science fair project can give your child the chance to create his or her own education experience, one that allows him or her to experiment, just as scientists and engineers do in the real world. To help your child stay excited about STEM subjects through a science fair: 1. Find a science fair at www.societyforscience. org. 2. Choose a science fair topic that means something special to your child. Dont start with a generic listing of science fair topics. Instead, start with your childs personal interests and go from there. For example, if your child likes video games, consider studying graphics processors. A website like www.sciencebuddies.or g can help your child find a project geared to his or her interests. 3. Consider a mentor who can share his or her life experience with your child. Mentors can connect a child with real-world applications of their STEM studies. Microsoft found that 57 percent of STEM college students were inspired by a teacher or class. 4. Remember: There are no wrong results in a science fair project. Your childs original hypothesis may not be correct but its learning about the scientific method and engineering process that really matters. 5. Parents dont need to be scientific experts to help their kids with their project. Offering support and encouragement and attending the science fair are just a few ways to help. One in five STEM college students said they decided to pursue a STEM career in middle school or earlier. To give todays students a hand, the Broadcom Foundation sponsors the nations leading science and engineering competition for sixth to eighth graders-The Broadcom MASTERS. The winner is awarded the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize, but the thousands of young people who participate in the program through their regional and state science fairs are better prepared to meet the challenges of the future and lead the way with innovative scientific breakthroughs, engineering feats and technological knowhow. For more information, visit www.broadcom foundation.org/masters or call 949-926-9500.

Local Preschool Center Hosts Celebrity Reader Dawn Metzger

Dawn Metzger, the Executive Director of Samaritan Inn, recently paid a visit to a preschool classroom to read several of her favorite childrens books as part of Project SelfSufficiencys Celebrity Reader program. I miss reading to my children who are now 12 and 15, Dawn said. The Celebrity Reader program is a component of Project SelfSufficiencys Family Literacy Program, which exists primarily to assist parents with obtaining their GED or with passing the college placement exam. While in the program, parents also engage in a variety of activities designed to promote literacy within the entire family. To appear as a Celebrity Reader, or for more information about participating in the Family Literacy Program or other programs at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500. Project SelfSufficiency is a private

non-profit communitybased organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agencys mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children through the achievement of personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Since 1986 Project SelfSufficiency has served more than 19,500 families, including over 30,000 children.

More Than Two Dozen JCP&L Employees Volunteer at Northern NJ Nonprofits

More than two dozen Jersey Central Power & Light volunteers fanned out across Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties last week, answering a call by United Way of Northern New Jersey to get involved in improving our local communities during the fifth annual United Way Day of Action, a nationwide day of service campaign. In conjunction with the Summer Solstice on June 21st, United Way annually raises awareness about struggling families and asks area residents in our region to use the longest day of the year to lead by example and help a friend, neighbor, community member or nonprofit in need. There is no vacation from hunger and need, said Sarah Brelvi, United Ways chief professional officer in Warren County. With the support of major companies like JCP&L, our communities can grow stronger and better meet the needs of residents. At United Way, we are proud to call JCP&L a valued corporate partner for all they do to support struggling families yearround, including various United Way fundraising and volunteer projects. JCP&L has been a based Dress for Success Morris County, which provides suits to disadvantaged women seeking employment. "Our employees are highly dedicated to volunteering and making a difference in the communities they live and work in," said Mark Jones, JCP&L vice president of external affairs. "They look forward to and enjoy participating in United Way Day of Action each year because it serves to improve communities across the JCP&L service area." To find out about volunteering, visit www. UnitedWayNNJ.org/Bec omeAVolunteer. Individuals can search the local area, either by zip code or keyword to find a volunteer activity that matches their interests and abilities.

JCP&L volunteers participated in the annual United Way Day of Action on June 21st. loyal supporter of United Way Day of Action since its inception in 2008, making time for employees to participate during a work day. This year, JCP&L volunteers performed housekeeping duties at the Adult Day Care Center of Sussex County in Newton, planted a vegetable garden at the Adult Day Care Center of Somerset County in Bridgewater, sorted food donations at the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Township and NORWESCAP Food Pantry in Phillipsburg, and sorted clothing for the Madison-

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Hi, everyone! Hope Everyone is doing well and getting ready for Summer!! Whew, with today's heat, Mother Nature certainly reminded us of what season is here! Speaking of Seasons, in particular, Summer. Today is an important day! It is the Summer Solstice, when the sun reaches its furthest point North. It is the longest day of the year and quite

possibly might be the hottest. Today is also the "REAL" first day of Summer!! Most Americans consider Memorial Day Weekend as the official 'kickoff' of Summer. I always consider myself as a person who looks at things from the "Glass Half Full" point of view, BUT on this day I always have a little room for some depres-

sion. I can't help remembering that what comes North goes back South AND that from this day on each day gets a little shorter, all the way to December 21st, the first day of Winter and shortest day of the year! By the way, that is one of my "Happy Days" thinking about the days getting longer!! Hey, we all have our little quirks! I apologize if I messed

up your Summer before it is even a day old! Maybe this will help, it is going to keep getting warmer for the next three months! Getting back to today, I am sitting at home and remembered what day it was, I looked out my window and realized the potential for some Sunset photos!! I knew where I was going, Hope Great Meadows Road's overlook known

as Sunset Point. During the Summer Solstice, the sun sets in the Delaware Water Gap making for some interesting photos! Today's hot humid and hazy weather might just create some nice photos. The Delaware Water Gap is about twelve miles away from this overlook. Hope you enjoy your visit witnessing the days last rays of sunlight!

Enjoy Your Open Space, Charlie Fineran Director Open Space, Allamuchy Township Environmental Commission Allamuchy Historical Society, President