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The excitement of Super Bowl Week is coming to Hope Township!

The Warren County town has been named a Super Host Community. Hope is the only town in Northwest NJ with such a designation. "We are thrilled that Hope is on the 'Super' map," said Hope Mayor Tim McDonough, a member of the NJ/NY Host Committee. "Certainly there will be plenty of activities in and around the metro NY/NJ area, but there's no reason why we can't bring the excitement of

the game to Hope." The designation is a cooperative effort made possible by the Super Bowl Host Committee, Hope Township, and the Inn at Millrace Pond. The Super Bowl is scheduled for Sunday February 2nd. The Inn at Millrace Pond will host three events in conjunction with the game that weekend. On Saturday night, the Inn is having a funfilled Super Kickoff Party from 6pm to 10pm. "Tailgate in the Tavern" will feature former Phillipsburg and

Notre Dame great, Ned Bolcar, and Bo Orlando. Both played in the NFL. In addition to the former NFL'ers, Andy Loigu, DJ Mitch Hess will be spinning a host of "footballrelated" songs. There will be a Super Bowl style buffet. The allinclusive cost is just $19.95 per person, $14.95 for Hope residents and Hope business owners or employees of Hope businesses, and only $9.95 for kids under 10. Attendees are invited to bring cameras and talk football with Bolcar, Anderson and Loigu. On Super Bowl Sunday, the Tavern again will host a gamelike party for those looking for a comfortable place to watch the game, have something to eat and enjoy beverages. Meanwhile upstairs, the Inn will host the "Other Super Dinner" for those who want to go out and have a nice night out, but who have no interest in viewing the game. As

part of the Other Super Dinner, there will be easy-listening (and request) music provided by DJ Mitch Hess. On Sunday, patrons in the Tavern and upstairs can order off the Inn's fabulous new menu. Meanwhile, on Thursday and Friday several Hope businesses are getting into the excitement of the Super Bowl by giving away Super Bowl related memorabilia. Among those businesses are The Nest Antiques, American Country Real Estate, and many more! The Inn at Millrace Pond will have giveaways for attendees both Saturday and Sunday, while supplies last. Other Hope businesses are also expected to participate. For an updated list, please visit hopetownship.com. For more information about these events, or any Inn at Millrace Pond events, or to make a reservation, call 908459-4884. You can also visit innatmillracepond.com

Jennifer Grube, Founder and CEO of F.A.C.E.S. Faith, Accountability, Community, Education, Services recently announced an association with Eagle Media Group and its CEO, John Calvaresi to launch a national motorsports related campaign titled "Race to End Child Abuse".

When asked about the reason for their association, Grube notes, "Child Abuse Prevention and violence impacts all of us and crosses all economic, social and racial lines. In this case, principles, passion and a nudge from the man above, birthed an unlikely partnership between an enthusiastic Northern

Social Work Administrator, a dynamic, Mid-Western motorsports media owner, and legendary racing icons to support children without a voice. Now that, my friends, is fantastic!" Once headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, referred to as "The heart of NASCAR" and closely associated with many marketing and philanthropic endeavors of that organization, Calvaresi is enthusiastic and eager to launch this campaign stating "It's my pleasure to be integral in associating motorsports with this amazing organization that has been so successful in their efforts to stop child

abuse before it happens through counseling and educating at risk families before the abuse takes place." He went on to say, "In my opinion, more organizations should take this proactive approach...it's so much better to stop abuse before it begins than to treat the victims and jail the perpetrators after the fact". As the campaign is motorsports related, it is championed by the Mattioli family, owners of Pocono Raceway, who have made their facility available for an invitation only launch party slated to take place in early 2014. FX Marketing Group, publishers of the Official NASCAR Hall of Fame Yearbook, are

also supporting the campaign through the sale of advertising in their Hall of Fame Magazine as well as giving special consideration to the campaign's sponsors at the Hall Of Fame induction ceremony to take place in Charlotte North Carolina. In addition, Fox Sports television network has agreed to participate by extending exposure for the campaign and its sponsors during their live NASCAR Hall of Fame telecast and during other motorsports related programming. F.A.C.E.S. Faith, Accountability, Community, Education and Services is a community benefit organization with over 125 years of

experience in human services with a vision to end child abuse. They move toward this vision through Counseling, Education, Outreach and Prevention. Uniquely, F.A.C.E.S. is not dependent on federal or state funding thus private support enables the organization to provide quality, client-driven services impacting dozens of children and families in Northeastern USA. For information on how you or your company might become associated with this very worthwhile cause contact John Calvaresi at 303-5647766 or Jennifer Grube at 855-53-FACES (855-533-2237) or visit w w w. f - a - c - e - s . o r g today.

The PRESS is having a pet photo contest! Entry is free. Photos of all animals are accepted in color or black and white, but will be only be printed in color as space permits. Categories will be: Best Overall, Funniest and Most Original. A winner from each category will receive prizes from our sponsors. The deadline for entries is March 27th. Photos will be printed through April 2nd. The winners will be announced in the April 3rd edition. To enter the contest, submit your photo with your name, address and phone number to: The PRESS, 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013 or email your photo to thepresspetsNJ@gmail. com. Photos will not be returned. One photo per pet is permitted. Photos from school athletic events can be viewed and purchased online at

thepressphotos.fototime .com. Not only do we provide great photos, but we also offer other products such as gifts, calendars, t-shirts and much more! Also, we cover most of the events, so check out the paper weekly to see recaps of the games! Blairstown Elementary School teacher, Jennifer Crisman, and her husband Nathan recently completed the Disney Dopey Marathon, which included a 5K run, 10K run, a half marathon and a full marathon for a total of almost 50 miles! Happy Birthday to Thomas Devery! He will be celebrating bis 51st birthday on January 27th! Have a fun day, Thomas! Happy Birthday to Ren Frattone! He will be celebrating his 27th birthday on January 28th! Have a wild day,

Ren! The PRESS also congratulates him on his recent acceptance into the U.S. Navy! Registration for children in Frelinghuysen Township who will enter kindergarten in September of 2014 will be held Monday and Tuesday, January 27th and 28th. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 1st, 2014. Forms are available for pick up at the school office or printable from our website at www. frelinghuysenschool.org under the Main Office and Transportation Tab. Parents should bring in or mail completed forms, a copy of their childs birth certificate and a written record of immunizations along with proof of residency. A complete physical, done by the childs physician, will be required before September. Please call Mrs. Mostaccio at Frelinghuysen School at 908362-6319. Pajama Program Contribution Drive in Hackettstown again this year. It will be from Sunday February 9th, through Saturday, February 15th. Trinity Methodist Church on

Main St. will be the drop-off site again this year, each day from 11am-6m. Bring brand new sleepwear and/or new books for children in need in Warren County (from infants through teens). Pajamas and books are at clearance prices, making it easy to give this time of year. For more information, call Shari Boggs at 908-684-8120. Let yourself be heard! If you have birthdays, announcements, information about food drives, sports registration or other community tidbits, please email it to thepressmail@ gmail.com so we can post it in our next edition. Information is due by Thursdays at noon for the following editon. Its a great way to get the message around town! We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries and other tidbits of information to: The PRESS PO Box 430 Blairstown, NJ 07825 thepressmail@ gmail.com Visit us online at thepressnews online.com Like us on Facebook!

The following is a list of books added to the Warren County Library collection this past week. Home For Christmas: Live From Dublin [CD/DVD Combo]Celtic Woman. From Manhattan Records (Universal); Buon Natale: The Christmas Album Il Volo. From Interscope Records; What's So Funny?: My Hilarious Life By Tim Conway. From Howard Books; 12 Years a Slave By Solomon Northup. From Community Press; Tune In: The Beatles--All These Years By Mark Lewisohn. From Crown Archetype; Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving By James Dean. From HarperFestival; Breaking Bad: The Final Season From Sony Pictures Entertainment; The Uninvited (Criterion Collection) From Criterion Collection; The Sum of All Kisses (SmytheSmith Quartet) By Julia Quinn. From Avon; The Grimm Conclusion By Adam Gidwitz. From Dutton Juvenile; Miss Kay's

Duck Commander Kitchen: Faith, Family, and Food-Bringing Our Home to Your Table By Kay Robertson. From Howard Books; They Killed Our President: 63 Reasons to Believe There Was a Conspiracy to Assassinate JFK By Jesse Ventura. From Skyhorse Publishing; Rick Steves' Italy 2014 By Rick Steves. From Avalon Travel Publishing; Sports Illustrated Baseball's Greatest By Editors of Sports Illustrated. From Sports Illustrated; The Last Dark: The climax of the entire Thomas Covenant Chronicles (Last Chronicles of Thomas Cove) By Stephen R. Donaldson. From Putnam Adult; Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel By Janet Evanovich. From Random House Audio; Dallas 1963 By Bill Minutaglio. From Twelve; Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident By Donnie Eichar. From Chronicle Books; Read It and Weep (A Library Lover's Mystery) By Jenn McKinlay. From Berkley; Cooking Mama (Electronic Format) From Majesco Sales Inc.; Complete Guide to Drawing Animals By Gottfried Bammes. From Search Press; Celtic Pattern: Visual Rhythms of the Ancient Mind (Wooden Books) By Adam Tetlow. From Bloomsbury USA; Idiot's Guides: Digital Photography By Shawn Frederick. From ALPHA.

A workshop on selfdiscovery is being offered on the weekend of February 21st through 22nd at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Hope. The workshop will be an introduction to the Enneagram, an ancient psychological and spiritual tool used in various faith traditions in the past. The work with the Enneagram is designed for personal, psychological and spiritual growth as well as a better understanding of other people. The basic premise is that self-awareness is necessary for those who want to become more who they were meant to be. Self-awareness also can lead to becoming a more positive influence in the world around us. A person does not need to be religious to use the Enneagram for personal growth. The Enneagram begins with nine personality types, which encompass all people. The recognizing of ones own type takes some selfawareness as well as an understanding of the types. No one type is better than or worse than another. Types are identified by numbers so that they maintain their value-free integrity. However, in recent times the traits have been given various names, for ease of working with them. One set of names for the numbers is The Reformer, The Helper, The Achiever, The

Individualist, The Investigator, The Loyalist, The Enthusiast, The Challenger, and The Peacemaker. Discovering ones basic type is not as easy as you might expect. It takes sifting through the various labels placed on a person by work, family position and looking into how the person reacts to different situations. Having identified ones type is just the beginning. Each type covers a perspective from unhealthy to healthy functioning. One hopes through self-awareness and attentiveness to move toward healthy, but stress and trauma make this process a life-long journey. Beyond self-awareness, there is the hope that through recognizing the traits of the Enneagram in others, one moves toward the realization that others around them are operating from different characteristics and that the actions and motives of others are not necessarily negative or intentionally frustrating, but that people are simply being who they are. As one grows in depth of self-awareness and

compassion toward others, one can begin to understand more how others function. It is said when you can see through the eyes of persons in each number you are seeing with the eyes of God. The Workshop that will be given at St. Lukes will begin with an introduction to the Enneagram on Friday evening, February 21st, and continue on Saturday beginning with an understanding of how to use that information for personal and spiritual growth. The workshop is being given by the Rev. Fain Webb and the Rev. Liz Ostuni. Call Fain Webb at 908, 496-4797 or email _fainwebb@aol.com_ to register for the workshop. The workshop is free, although donations will be welcomed. Registration is necessary. Call 908-496-4797 or email fainwebb@ aol.com to register. Bring a bagged lunch; drinks will be provided. There is no charge, but donations welcomed. St. Lukes Episcopal Church, located at 346 High St., (parking in rear).

Hope Twp. Registration for the 2014 Babe Ruth And Cal Ripken Baseball/Tee Ball and Asa Softball Season is going on now through January 31st. Registration forms can be picked up at the Hope Twp. municipal building or print at www.hope

township.com and Hope rec.com. Please note that there is a second page to the registration form regarding concussions that you need to sign off on and hand in. A copy of birth certificate is required for all baseball players. All forms can be dropped off at the municipal building, Monday through Friday between 8:30am and

4pm. For more information, call Kim Tighe at 908-459-4989. For more information, visit www. leaguelineup.com/wcnjb aseball or facebook. com/WCBRBA. The Inn at Millrace Pond was named the Super Community and will be hosting events during Super Bowl week! Check out the front page story for details or call 908-4594884 for reservations. Chipper, the stuffed chipmunk who lives at the Warren County Library located at 2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, is hosting his very first sleepover on January 22nd and he is inviting your stuffed animal friends to join him. The fun starts with pajama storytime at 6:30pm, after which Chipper will show his new friends around the library. On January 23rd, come back to the library at 10:00am for one more story and to be reunited with your stuffed friend and hear about all the fun they had at the library. All stuffed friends will need to be signed in upon arrival. Sign up at www. warrenlib.org. African Childrens Choir Performance:

January 24th, 7:30pm at Christ Church, 62 Main St., Newton. For more information, visit christ churchnewton.org or call 973-383-2245. Southside Johnny and The Poor Fools: Friday, January 24th at The Historic Blairstown Theatre. For more information and tickets, visit thehbt.com. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Sunday January 26th from 7am, to 11am at the Franklin Twp. Vol Fire Department 37 Second St., New Village. Call 908-319-0379 for info. North Warren Midget Football will be having its annual meeting at the Blairstown Library on Tuesday, January 28th at 7pm. The meeting is open to all and will include board elections and an open forum. FMI, email nwmfl@yahoo.com. The Claire Lynch Band: Friday, January 31st at The Historic Blairstown Theatre. For more information and tickets, visit thehbt.com.
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Hello fellow readers, Oh goodie! Garden catalogues are here to tease our fancy and tickle our toes. Not sure what toes have to do with it, but it sounds exciting. And it is! John from Hope asked whether to grow veggies in those newfangled vertical garden systems and bags. Its fun and takes up less space, allowing edibles closer to the door in hopes of deterring the uninvited. Vertically grown veggies are easy to pick and the techniques can help eliminate weeding and ground insects. And by using layers of hanging and climbing, adding flowers into the repertoire, vertical gardens are beautiful. There are stackable pots, hanging planters or baskets, and wall bags. Even selfwatering containers such as Earth Box kits, each with an overflow hole, an aeration screen, a water fill tube, two reversible mulch covers, plus instruction sheet. Phew. You may rather

keep it simple and use an existing fence as a vertical structure. Even chain link looks appealing with veggies climbing aboard; a bit tough to remove previous years vines to prevent disease, but doable. Woolly Pockets are a popular felt-like wall bag. Theyre pricey at $40 for a single called Wally One, and Wally Three and Wally Five pocket versions run $100 to $150. Made in America of recycled plastic bottles helps justify the splurge; and green walls are hip and stylish even filled with houseplants to create a green piece of art inside. Remember the trend of upside-down gardening? Topsy Turvy planters, a lousy likeness to Chinese lanterns, are still around. Theres a homemade version using a five-gallon spackle bucket Ive heard works better in terms of yield. But lets face it, both are ugly. And plants want to grow upward responding to gravity and light, so it seems cruel to plant them upside down. Theres always easyto-make tripod trellises made of bamboo that veggies can climb if added to pots or your traditional garden. Nothing like sticking your toes into good old fashioned dirt. Maybe just a gardeners thing? Tickle tickle! Garden dilemmas? askmarystone.com

(NAPSI)There is good news for homeowners who want to protect the safety and quality of their well water. There is a new set of information tools designed to help household well owners operate and maintain their wells to provide safe water for their families. The tools, which are being developed by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) through assistance from the U.S. EPA, include: A series of live webinars, a series of online lessons, a Private Well Owner toll-free hotline at 855420-9355, and a monthly Private Well Owner Tip

Sheet. To access these private well owner information tools and more, visit www.WellOwner.org. Testing, Treatment And More: Household water well owners are responsible for monitoring their water quality and taking action when necessary, said NGWA Public Awareness Director Cliff Treyens. To help, these new information tools are designed to give well owners next steps and guide them to the help they need. Among the specific areas covered by the new information tools are: Water testing Water treatment Well maintenance

Water testing related to hydraulic fracturing Groundwater protection Well construction Well flooding. The live webinars will be recorded for viewing at any time. Both the webinars and the online lessons will be added to the collection as they are done, so well owners are advised to check periodically for new offerings. Registration links for the webinars and online lessons will be accessible through the Well Owner.org home page, where visitors can also subscribe to the free monthly Tip Sheet. The telephone hotline

is operational Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm Eastern Time. To encourage learning, the online lessons and the webinars will have a short pre-lesson/webinar quiz and a postlesson/webinar quiz. Those who successfully complete the final quiz will receive a certificate of completion. There is no replacement for certified drinking water testing labs and qualified water well system professionals in providing accurate diagnoses and remedies for water quality issues, Treyens said. What these tools are intended to do is arm the well owner with important basic information and direction.

NAPSI)Having small children in your home means appropriate measures need to be taken to ensure they grow up in a safe environment. While childproofing different areas of your home such as cabinets and electrical sockets, dont forget to review your window coverings. Access to windows and dangling window covering cords can pose a safety hazard to curious children and even small pets. Tracy Christman, window coverings expert and Vice President of Vendor Alliance at Budget Blind, said, Window safety is often overlooked and its important for parents to be fully aware of all the potential dangers. Tracy offers the following useful tips to help parents get started: 1. Arrange furniture away from windows. Always set up furnituresuch as cribs, chairs and toy chestsaway from window areas so that they cannot be used to access window

treatment cords. In addition to installing window screens, placing furniture away from the window area also minimizes the risk of the child accidentally falling out of an open window. 2. Choose cordless window coverings. The Window Covering Safety Council recommends cordless window treatments in homes where children are present. Shutters and roller shades are inherently cordless and come in a wide variety of playful colors for your

childrens rooms. You can also select cordless cellular shades that provide insulation to help keep your kids warm in the winter. 3. Add safety features to existing window covering cords. Its sometimes easier to add safety features to existing window covering cords than to purchase new treatments altogether. Options include breakaway tassels that are designed to break apart under minimal stress, and cord cleats, which allow you

to safely tie cords up and away from your toddlers reach. A growing trend in the window coverings industry is motorization. Motorized window coverings provide convenience since they can be opened and closed using a handheld remote and also increase safety by eliminating the need for cords. Virtually any window covering can be motorized. For more information visit www. budget blinds.com/safety or call (866) 590-6341.

For the listening pleasure of all who venture to Northwest Jerseys hidden concert gem, The Historic Blairstown Theatre will host the Claire Lynch Band on Friday, January 31st at 8:30pm. Twice nominated for a GRAMMY and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), Claire Lynch is renowned for clear, mesmerizing vocals and a willingness to take Bluegrass beyond the boundaries of tradition. According to an artist biography by Dave

Higgs of WPLN Nashville, observers havewritten that Claire Lynch is an intensely soulful singer, whose distinctive voice resonates with power and strength, yet retains an engaging innocence and crystalline purity. He also adds that her songwriting can bring listeners to their feet with her buoyant rhythms or to their knees with her sometimes almost unbearably poignant and insightful lyrics. Dolly Parton is said to credit Claire Lynch with having "one of the

sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today." Last year, Claire's ninth solo album, Dear Sister, reached No. 1 on the Roots Music Reports Top 50 Bluegrass Chart seven times and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2013 IBMA Awards. An accomplished ensemble in their own right, the four-piece Claire Lynch Band powerfully interprets the beauty, subtlety, and genre-defying sophistication of Claires music blending tradition and innovation.

Musicians include two-time IBMAwinning bassistclawhammer banjo player-dancerpercussionist, Mark Schatz; soulful mandolinist-guitarist Matt Wingate; and young string wizard Bryan McDowell, who at 18, received an unprecedented triple win at the Winfield, Kansas National Flatpicking Championship. Originally from the Hudson Valley, New York, Claire Lynch was transplanted with her family to Huntsville, Alabama, at the impressionable age of 12. It was there that the country music surrounding her took hold. The Front Porch String Band was

later formed and showcased her vocals, making Claire Lynch a unique female asset to the Bluegrass genre almost 40 years ago. With Claire Lynch, this first band was said to have been one of the sharpest and most exciting post-modern Bluegrass bands on the circuit. Shortly after the release of their album, Lines and Traces, Claire Lynch went solo, recording Friends for a Lifetime in 1993, followed by Moonlighter in 1995 and Silver and Gold in 1997. Among her many chart successes, it was these two latter releases that earned her GRAMMY recognition. Bringing the century to a close with their release of the album Love Light, in 2000, she took a hiatus. Yet her talent and love of music nevertheless made her a much sought after songwriter and background vocalist, singing alongside the greats: Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda

Ronstadt, Pam Tillis, Alison Brown, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea and Ralph Stanley. Today, the impressive list of other guest appearances continues with spots on albums by Donna the Buffalo, Sara Watkins, the Gibson Brothers, Jonathan Edwards and Jesse Winchester. The Claire Lynch Band was formed in 2005, with the release of the Bluegrass hit CD, New Day, earning her IBMA nominations for Song of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, followed by induction into the Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Since then, she has consistently earned audience and media acclaim here and abroad with more honors bestowed on this deserved vocalist. In 2012, Claire Lynch earned the $50,000 United States Artists Walker Fellowship Award, recognizing her as one of only a few of the most innovative and influential artists in field. The Historic Blairstown Theatre will give you a chance to see greatness close to home on January 31st. This intimate 200-seat theatre offers unparalleled views, excellent acoustics and, more often than not, access to performers for which it is fast becoming popular. Tickets are available online at theHBT.com or by calling the box office at 908-349-1HBT (1428). For more, visit theHBT.com.

On Saturday, January 11th, the Sycamore Park Playground Project and First Hope Bank celebrated the grand finale of the Counting on Change Coin drive. Local elementary and preschool students raised a total of $2,172.61, which First Hope Bank matched and added to, presenting a check of $10,000 to project coordinators Breanna Johnson and Jamie Oatley. At the event, children personalized wooden leaves that will adorn the treehouse portion of the playground, which is scheduled to be built May 14th through the 18th this year.

Patriot Park Playground, at Sycamore Park will be completely built by volunteers, and help is needed. There is a job for everyone from skilled carpenters and landscapers to childcare (free childcare is provided for volunteers!) and painting, and everything in between. Please contact the volunteer coordinator, Lynda Ochs at lyndaochs@yahoo.com or 908-362-9355. You can also find out more at facebook.com/sycamoreparkplayground or call 908-912-MOMS. Remember, last chance to order personalized fence pickets for your family or business; the deadline to order is January 31st.

(NAPSI)It doesnt matter if you are running a motorcycle, watercraft, snowmobile, outdoor power equipment or a cartrying to balance the need to keep your engines running well with a concern for the environment can sometimes get complicated. For starters, remember that most gasoline contains up to 10 percent ethanol, a type of alcohol that is renewable and blended with gasoline to help reduce exhaust emissions and our dependency on fossil fuels. However, ethanol is also a solvent and ethanol-blended fuels, such as E10, can remove accumulated fuel tank debris, which can enter the fuel system and engine. Ethanol can

affect fuel system components. It contains sulfate salts that corrode fuel system metals, and its solvent properties can cause hoses and gaskets in engines to shrink or become brittle over time. Also, moisture is in the atmosphere and ethanol attracts moisture. If the amount of water absorbed into the fuel reaches just 0.5 percent of the total content, the ethanol/water mix can settle to the bottom of the fuel tank, where it can be ingested into an engine. This is called phase separation and it can prevent an engine from running properly or at all. Also, gasoline has a short shelf life of about 30 to 90 days. Over time, the fuel can degrade and

become a contaminant. All this can lead to engine damage. The good news, according to Steve Friedrich with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is there are some practical solutions. First, buy fuel from a namebrand, reputable source and always try to buy from the same place. Avoid fueling when the station is taking delivery from a tanker. Hundreds of gallons of gas dumped into the tanks will stir up sediment that can end up in your fuel system. Finally, regularly use a fuel stabilizer and other fuel additives that are formulated to help address these ethanolrelated issues, and use it with anything that runs on gas like a motorcycle or ATV, yard equipment or cars and watercraft. For example, two new products, Fuel Med RX and Engine Med RX, have metal corrosion inhibitors that help protect engines from the effects of using fuels with ethanol. Both are sold at Yamaha dealerships nationwide. For additional information, go to www.yamalube.com.

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During a 107 minute news conference Thursday, January 9th, 2014, NJ Governor Chris Christi apologized and denied personal involvement for lane closures from Fort Lee, NJ, onto George Washington Bridge into New York City, even though the day before he swore his staff, who veritably orchestrated the incident, had nothing to do with it. Emails between Christis staff became public on January 8th, 2014, disclosed Christi aids engineered closure of four lanes leading onto the George Washington Bridge (GWB) for four days in September, 2014, to apparently punish Democratic Mayor of Ft. Lee, Mark Sokolich, for not endorsing Christi in his second run for governor. OnAugust, 2013, Bridget Kelly, Christis Deputy Chief of Staff, emailed David Wildstein, former executive at Port Authority of NY and NJ: Time for some traffic problems in Ft. Lee. Got it, Wildstein replied. From September 9th through the 11th, 2013, lane closures brought traffic in Ft. Lee to a standstill. Ft. Lee Mayor Sokolich, called for help: Presentlyfour very busy traffic lanes merging intoone toll booth. The bigger problem is getting kids to school. Help please . Wildstein replied, They are the children of Buono voters, referring to Barbara Buono, Christis

Democratic opponent. While Christi apologized publicly, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder started an investigation if there was misuse of Hurricane Sandy money and the gridlock scandal. Christi could face criminal charges if evidence ties him to actions taken. Proof in black and white linking Christi to this misconduct doesnt exist. Just as written proof between President Obama and IRS scandel that targeted conservative groups, ideological opponents of this president, for political reasons. Whether Obama or Christi is personally involved is irrelevant. The fish rots from the head down. Both have established hardball politics that gets rewarded. Do you think Holder had to be told what to do? People that surround Christi and Obama are there because they know what to do. They dont have to be told. Their brains are agenda driven. The end justifies the means. They were in the culture before they were appointed, that is why they are there. Can this get any worse? Its crystal clear, We the People dont matter at any level, state or national. Bridgegate or IRS, the motive is the same: Get elected no matter what. We the People are pawns. It shows how little esteem elected officials actually have for us. The mindlessness of this - it did not inconvenience mayor of Ft.

Lee, target of the plot. It hurt citizens going to work. It hurt people going to hospitals, and one 91 year old woman, who later died. Government doesnt respect citizens it is suppose to serve. This unethical conduct is exactly the same thing the president is doing that We the People dont like. Obama or Christi, neither one is any good. They drink from the same vile spring: Progressivism. Both believe individuals are subservient government. Democrats and Republicans today are so similar they fight for the same votes. Vote Democrat, get more spending and bigger government. Vote Republican, get more spending and bigger government. Democrats and Republicans stand for the same things. I dont know what that is anymore. The only difference is one is progressive, and the other is very progressive. Voting party no longer matters. When we vote for principled candidates outside the two party system, we are immediately chided about wasting a vote, or the less suitable candidate will have advantage. Every election, instead of voting for best candidates based on where they stand on issues, we believe the lie, sell out our values, and vote for candidates who are not true conservatives, because we assume third party candidates cant win. At the same time, Americans feel nothing

changes no matter who wins. Thats why because party candidates are pretty much the same. The primary ambition parties care about is getting elected, regardless. Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase from 10 to 25percent in number of citizens that call themselves Independent, a promising sign fewer people feel allegiance to any political party. We vote for candidates who pledge ethical government. We vote for candidates that uphold values and principles that matter, like truth and honesty. A vote is never wasted if we vote our conscience. Our forefathers shed blood so we could vote. Even greater, Jesus shed his blood to impassion in us an allegiance to moral teachings of our Creator and ultimate King, above any man or government. God Bless America, written by Irving Berlin especially for Kate Smith and first sung by her on Armistice Day, November 10th, 1938, says it best: While sun clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land thats free. Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. God Bless America, Land that I Love, Stand Beside Her, and Guide Her, Through the Night, with a Light, From Above. Elizabeth Allen

The chemical plant Voltaix, located on the Delaware River just across from Knowlton, NJ, experienced another explosion on Monday, January 13, at 3 a.m. This is the second explosion in one year for Voltaix, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in photo cells and semiconductors. The company has had two chemical incidents at the nearby Portland Industrial Park facility and it has had several more at its older Branchburg, NJ, facility. Knowlton first reached out to Voltaix after the June 2013 fire and explosion that many New Jersey residents felt and saw. At that time representatives of the company assured us that Knowlton' s mayor and elementary school would be notified of any additional explosive incidents. There has now been another chemical emergency and again, the company has ignored the New Jersey population closer to them than most of Upper Mount Bethel. While Voltaix officials are quick to assure the public that there has been no apparent hazardous release with this most recent explosion, the Knowlton Township Committee and I have serious concerns. Voltaix is an industrial facility manufacturing brand-new chemicals that have never been developed before. Voltaix has a history of chemical explosions, fires, and evacuations, two of them at the Upper Mount Bethel site less than a mile from NJ, less than a

mile from 280 school children who play outside every day. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has not tested the Voltaix plant to determine what, if any, toxins were released in these incidents. It has stated that because Voltaix does not require a DEP permit, testing, even after an explosion, is not required. It is up to the chemical plant to voluntarily disclose what was released. Many of us have read about the recent spill in West Virginia caused by another chemical company located on another river. That spill occurred because the facility had not been properly inspected by officials for decades. How easily could that situation occur here, where the PA DEP is not testing for toxic releases by a chemical company with a chronic history of explosions and fire? Voltaix has experienced two chemical explosions in less than a year. How many incidents must occur for the PA DEP to test this facility? Are we waiting for a true disaster to occur before we do something? It is my hope that greater awareness will cause the Voltaix chemical facility to be monitored more closely by the Department of Environmental Protection. More important, I hope that the residents of Pennsylvania will use their voice to halt any further potentially toxic facilities from being built in the Portland Industrial Park.

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44. "___ of Eden" 46. Actor Green of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" 47. Defeat decisively 49. Get misty-eyed 51. "Come to think of it ..." 52. Aggravate 53. Willingly 55. Dispute 58. Wrestling hold 62. Came in first 63. Having retrospective effect (law, 3 wds) 65. "Aladdin" prince 66. Hotel offering 67. Daughter of Mnemosyne 68. Amniotic ___ 69. Hasenpfeffer, e.g. 70. Botherer Down 1. Jerk 2. Try, as a case 3. During 4. Bison features 5. Bag

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Two emotions are likely to strike those who are nearing retirement excitement and fear. Leaving the world of alarm clocks and cubicles and having time to pursue your own passions on a daily basis is liberating but the apprehension of entering a new life stage can easily creep in. Although work-related stress will disappear, the responsibility of filling each week in a satisfying way can be a challenge. Top that off with the ever-present concern about longterm financial security in retirement and the nerves can grow even greater. The truth is, feeling excitement and fear is okay, but what if your retirement isnt everything you envisioned it to be before you left the workforce? What if life after work turns out to be far different from your expectations? Consider a practice run. If youre nearing retirement, youve likely taken steps to prepare financially for the future. But theres one important thing you might not have considered adding to your pre-retirement checklist a practice run. How you choose to spend your time (and in many cases, your money) in retirement is your decision to make, but its not always an easy one. As we age, our interests, hobbies and relationships change. What you may consider your ideal retirement when youre 55 may not fit when youre 65. This evolution can make it hard to plan accurately for retirement. To the extent youve made a financial commitment to a certain lifestyle, this can pose real problems. If youve already committed a significant amount of savings toward a particular lifestyle (a home in another part of the country or a trip around the world for a year), changing your mind in ten or fifteen years could throw a wrench in your long-

term financial plan. Those who have based their financial plan for retirement on the idea that they will be living in a new location may benefit from a practice run before making the big move. Its natural to change your mind about what you want, but its better to understand the potential implications of changing your mind before you actually retire as it can have unintended consequences. For example, consider an individual who has lived his entire life in New York, but moves to Florida when he retires where taxes and costof-living are generally lower. Deciding after several years to relocate back to New York to be near family where cost of living and tax rates differ can mean the dollars hes saved will have to be re-allocated and his savings may not go as far as hed planned. The idea of practicing retirement may also mean leaving the 40-hour work week for something thats more part-time. Some people may want to take a part-time role with their current employer, or work as a consultant to continue experiencing the challenge of work. This also can offer important financial benefits that help preserve their nest egg. Time for a financial rehearsal Practice can also be beneficial in another way simulating how to manage your expenses in retirement. The idea that your cash flow no longer comes from a reliable paycheck, but from other sources like Social Security and personal savings can come as a shock even to those who are well-prepared for this change. One idea to accomplish this is to run two accounts for a certain period of time. Through one account, manage all of your household and lifestyle expenses that you expect during retirement. This includes the costs for necessities like food, clothing, shelter, utilities, taxes and insur-

ance as well as niceto-have items like dining out, traveling, etc. Keep in mind that you may have to estimate or inflate your lifestyle expenses for retirement as they could rise when you have more free time. The best way to get a handle on these expenses is to experience them while youre still working. Take that trip to Europe before retirement and find out first-hand what you can do within your budget. If the cost is different than expected, make adjustments to your financial projections to more accurately reflect reality. Through the second account, manage all of your expenses that are expected to end in retirement like principal and interest on a mortgage payment (if your home will be paid off), current car payments (although car payments can certainly happen again in retirement), college costs for your kids and contributions to retirement plans. Perfecting life in retirement A little practice can go a long way toward easing emotional and financial concerns when it comes to making the jump into retirement. A retirement trial run may not answer all of your questions and it doesnt necessarily include the unexpected events that can often throw retirement off track but doing it for six months or so can be very beneficial in determining if your budget and lifestyle expectations for retirement are realistic. Consider working with a financial advisor who can help you determine a budget and a retirement income plan that fits your needs and desires for retirement. James Fahey, AAMS, LUTCF, is a Financial Advisor and Vice President with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Bedminster,NJ. He specializes in feebased financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 26 years. To contact him, please visit ameripr iseadvisors.com/james.f ahey.

(NAPSI)As excitement builds for the worlds biggest winter sports event in February, tales of perseverance and determination highlight the stage. Heres a look at some of the more intriguing tales: While ski jumping has always been one of the most thrilling extreme sports, women have not been allowed to participate alongside their male counterparts at the highest level, until now. The Womens Ski Jumping U.S.A. athletes persevered and pushed for

their place in history on sports biggest stage and will join the other 97 events in Russia, 2014. In 2010, Zach Parise scored U.S.A.s tying goal late in the final hockey game against Canada to send it to overtime. Although his team went home as runners-up, Parise still dreams of winning gold and will get a second chance to do so in Russia. These incredible athletes-U.S.A. Hockey star Zach Parise plus Womens Ski Jumping U.S.A.

athletes Abby Hughes, Alissa Johnson, Jessica Jerome, Lindsey Van, Nita Englund, Nina Lussi and Sarah Hendricksonare being recognized in the new BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK campaign, which showcases what elite athletes have known for years and what research supports: Drinking lowfat chocolate milk after strenuous exercise helps athletes refuel and rebuild their bodies so theyre ready to give it their all in their next workout or competition. For any athlete competing in Russia in 2014, recovering effectively between each intense training session can mean the difference between going home empty-handed and standing on the podium. More than 20 studies now support the benefits of chocolate milk for postexercise recovery. For further facts and exclusive training tips and videos, go to www.gotchocolatemil k.com or join the conversation at Facebook.com/gotcho colatemilk and Twitter @gotchocomilk.

Christopher Awuah has been named the CAREGiver of the Year for the Warren/ Hunterdon County office of Home Instead Senior Care in New Jersey. The office is one of more than 1,000 franchise offices around the world providing nonmedical in-home care to seniors. With 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on excellence. We hire local CAREGivers, those residing within 20 miles of our office, Christopher said. Christopher will compete with other CAREGivers form all over the world for the Mary Seibel award. The prize winner will be named in Omaha, Nebraska, site of corporate headquarters, in the spring. Christopher said, I am just filled with joy when it comes to being around and caring for the elderly.

I knew I wanted to become a CAREGiver for a long time. Wanting to help others has always been something I had inside of me. I cherish being a CAREGiver for Home Instead Senior Care, with Home Instead I am able to do what I have always wanted to do. Home Instead Senior Care has been serving seniors in Hunterdon and Warren counties since 2000. Their CAREGivers live locally and are dedicated to enhancing the

lives of seniors. Their CAREGivers provide basic support servicesassistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, incidental transportation and shopping which enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. At Home Instead Senior Care, its relationship before task, while continuing to provide superior quality service. They also provide support to seniors and their families through our Alzheimers CARE Program (Changing Aging through Research and Education). For more, call 908-8351400 or 908-788-6705, or visit homeinstead.com/325.

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