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rigorous schedule of
competitions and performances, culminating in
a
concert
which
included all participants.
Other nations represented at the festival
included Russia, China,
New Zealand, Czech
Republic,
Canada,
Uganda, Kenya and
Slovenia.
Auditions for acceptance into the prestigious Childrens Chorus
of Sussex County are
taking place by appointment throughout the
summer. The Childrens
Chorus
of
Sussex
County serves schoolage children in and
NW Marching Band
is selling three-month
calendar raffles. They
are $10 each for 92
chances to win! Daily
drawings will be held
July through September.
For more information,
contact Sandy at 908448-1889.
The North Warren
Recreation Group is
welcoming
outdoor
enthusiasts that enjoy
things such as hiking,
bike riding, canoeing,
hunting, local fishing,
deep sea fishing trips,
golfing, archery and gun
target shooting, and
wildlife
sightseeing.
Hosting two activities a
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Dollbaby: A Novel, by
Laura Lane McNeal.
Wayfaring Stranger: A
Novel, by James Lee
Burke. Justice League
Vol. 3: Throne of Atlantis (The New 52), by
Geoff Johns. Invisible,
by James Patterson.
Rusty Nailed (The
Cocktail Series), by
Alice Clayton. Learn to
Program with Scratch:
A Visual Introduction to
Programming with Art,
Science, Math and
Games, by Majed Marji.
Suddenly Last Summer,
by Sarah Morgan. The
Far Side Gallery 4, by
Gary Larson. Heads Up
Psychology, by Marcus
Weeks. Power Play, by
Catherine Coulter.
The
12th
annual
Celebration of Literacy
was held recently at
Project Self-Sufficiency
to honor agency participants who had impressive academic achievements, as well as those
who had completed
significant
steps
towards economic selfsufficiency during the
past year.
Several
participants were also
awarded scholarships in
recognition of their
success. New Jersey
Department of Children
and Families Commissioner Dr. Allison Blake
served as the events
keynote
speaker.
Presentations were also
given by members of
the Sussex County
Board of Freeholders,
George Graham, Dennis
Mudrick and Freeholder
Director,
Richard
Vohden.
The men and women
who were acknowledged at the event
included
community
college graduates, medical assistants, nursing
students, and students at
business colleges. Several participants are
graduates
of
the
sixteen-week
Higher
Opportunities
for
Women program, a
structured curriculum
which provides computer training, job skills
training and internships
at area businesses.
Many others have completed courses at the
non-profit agency in
QuickBooks and Microsoft applications. Several young adults were
lauded for successfully
completing the agencys
Youth
Connections
course, a combined
GED and employment
training program for
youth ages 16 through
21. A group of young
mothers were congratulated for moving on to
the next step one of the
agencys home visitation programs. Finally,
several agency participants were honored for
obtaining employment
leading to economic
self-sufficiency.
Its an honor to
celebrate this special
moment
with
this
evenings graduates,
said NJ Department of
Children and Families
Commissioner Allison
Blake. Their courage,
Free
Parenting
Classes: Dates vary.
All classes run from
6-8pm. Project Self
Sufficiency, 127 Mill
St., Newton. Participants will learn about
the different stages of
physical & emotional
development
during
childhood, as well as
techniques for positive
discipline & improved
Blairstown
Seniors
Bus Trip to Ehrhardts
on Lake Wallenpaupack: Aug. 20th. Sign
up is July 23rd at Town
Hall, 1pm. The group
will see Danielles
Dream Big Tour. $30
per person. FMI, call
Mickey at 908-3628919.
Chemistry in The
Cemetery: July 24th,
1pm. Catherine Dickson
Hofman Library. Learn
about erosion & the
effects of acid rain &
biological
growths.
Experiment with different minerals to understand how geology
affects the way gravestones stand up to the
test of time. Ages 7-12.
Registration required.
FMI, call 908-362-8335.
Fandom Friday: July
25th, 3pm. Catherine
Dickson
Hofman
Library. Chat about the
fandoms you love with
fellow fans. Snacks
provided. Registration
required. Ages 11+
FMI, call 908-362-8335.
Erupting
Volcano
Workshop: July 25th,
10am; July 29th 2pm;
July 30th, 3:30pm.
Catherine
Dickson
Hofman Library. Day 1:
build your own paper
mache volcano. Day 2:
Paint & decorate your
masterpiece. Day 3: Use
science to make your
Alzheimers
Family
Caregiver Workshop:
July 26th, 10am-12pm.
A personalized experience for those caring for
loved
ones
with
Alzheimers Disease or
Dementia. Will explore
symptoms, managing &
coping with behaviors,
Health concerns, activities & taking care of
you, the caregiver. A
workbook
will
be
provided. Refreshments
will be served. RSVP
recommended. FMI, call
Home Instead Senior
Care at 908-835-1400.
Kinderhook Country
Rock Band Live Lawn
Concert: July 26th,
7pm. Vass Farmstead,
Hardwick. Sponsored by
Hardwick
Township
Historical Society. Tickets are available at hard
wickhistorical.eventbrit
e.com or at the door.
Bring lawn chairs/ blankets & coolers. No
alcohol or pets. FMI,
call 908-362-8496.
All
You
Can
Eat
Blairstown, Knowlton
& Hope
A & P, Alpine Meats, Animal
Mansion, Ash Plumbing,
Asian Combat Arts, A-Tech,
Auto, Blair Tile, Blair Tire &
Auto, Blairstown Chiropractic, Blairstown, Country
Florist, Blairstown Municipal
Building, Blairstown Eye
Associates, Blue Ridge
Lumber, Buckwood, Building
Specialties,
Burgdorff,
BuzzWorks, Caffe Nelle
Cucine, Cannon Country
Real Estate, Columbia Post
Office, Custom Colonial,
Dale's Market, David Krawski
Dentist,
DogHouse,
Dominick Pizza, Dr. Magalio:
Dentist, Ellias Restaurant,
First Hope Bank, Fitness
Empire, Fountain Mall
Laundromat, Frank's Pizza,
Gallery 23, Geo's Pizza,
Gourmet Gallery, Grand
Rental
Station,
Hair
Company, Hairs 2 You,
Historic Blairstown Theatre,
Hope Deli, Hope Haircutters,
JD Liquors, John Deere,
Kozimors Upholstery, Knowlton Municipal Building,
Lakeland Bank, Lebduska
Accounting, Marksboro Deli,
Mark D. Nelke: DMD,
Medical Associate, Mediterranean Diner, Napa, Nature's
Harvest, New HoHo, North
Warren Farm & Garden,
North Warren Pharmacy,
North Warren Truck Repair,
Old Stillwater General Store,
Pizza Express, PNC Bank,
Post Office (Both Locations),
Post Time Pub, R. Keiling,
Race's Farm Market, Radio
Shack, Remax, Shell Gas
Station, Skyland Bank,
Smitty's, Sunrise, Nutrition
Center,
Sun
Velocity,
Sunoco, The Auto Shop, The
Inn at Millrace Pond, Tile
Warehouse, Tractor Supply,
Tramontin Harley-Davidson,
US Gas, Voulas Hairway to
Heaven, Village Green,
Warren County Library, Wells
Fargo, Wilbur's Country
Store, Wine & Spirits,
Woman to Woman
Belvidere
A & P, Al's Pizza, ACI Truck
(NAPSI)One way to
keep your home at a
comfortable temperature
without
your
heating and cooling bills
going sky high can be
found underground.
Geothermal systems
are among the most
efficient, energy-saving,
environmentally
conscious ways to
climate control around.
A geothermal heat pump
can give you years of
reliable, safe home comfort at a low operating
cost. Here are a few of
the benefits:
Enhanced Comfort:
Geothermal systems
can provide precise
distribution of comfortable air all year long,
eliminating hot spots
and cold spots. During
Use
appliances
wisely: Avoid using the
oven if you canfire up
the grill instead to keep
the
heat
outdoors.
Check if your dishwasher has a nonheated
pump.
Lower Operating Cost:
The low cost can also be
a comfort. A geothermal
system from WaterFurnace operates more
efficiently than ordinary
heating
and
airconditioning
systems
because it can deliver an
astounding five units of
energy for every one
unit of electrical energy
used. By combining
stored earth energy with
safe electric power,
many homeowners who
have this system realize
savings of up to 70
percent for heating,
cooling, and hot water.
For further comforting
facts and stats, you can
visit www.waterfurnace
.com or call 1-8004367283.
furnishings from UV
rays. For example, 3M
Sun Control Window
Films can reduce cooling costs by up to 25
percent by rejecting
solar heat. They also
help block up to 99
percent of harmful UV
rays to minimize fading
of furniture and carpet.
(NAPSI)The
kids
are out of school, which
means parents are out of
time to plan fun family
activities
for
this
summer. As the days get
longer,
engage
the
whole gang with easy,
educational
activities
that encourage quality
family time and may
impart some important
life lessons.
Tips for Summer Fun
Take a Road Trip and
Explore Local Landmarks: Buckle up for a
short family road trip to
explore landmarks in
your local area. Whether
at a public park,
museum, or hiking path,
kids and parents will
relish the opportunity
for exploration and
discovery. At the end of
the day, everyone will
feel a little bit smarter
and a little more
awesome.
Encourage Your
Child To Be a Master
Builder:
Watching
television can easily
become a passive activity, but not if parents
turn it into an experience
that engages children off
screen. The LEGO
Movie, from Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures, is a
family-friendly
tale
about following the
instructionsand
breaking away from
them! Available now on
Digital HD. Own it on
(NAPSI)After
a
grueling winter, summer
is finally here and
Americans across the
country are trading their
heavier layers for lighter
wear. Whether your idea
of fun in the sun is a
picnic at the park,
hiking, volleyball on the
beach or grilling in the
backyard, its important
to be mindful of one
outer layer in particular:
your skin. As seen on
ABCs Good Morning
America and NBCs
TODAY,
boardcertified dermatologist,
Dr. Jeanine Downie,
offers these easy tips to
help protect your skin
while you embrace
warm weather activities.
1. Apply sunscreen
with SPF of 30 or higher
at least 30 minutes
before sun time. Make
sure to reapply every
two hours.
2. Add sunscreen to
tips of ears, part lines of
scalp and tops of the
knees and feet-areas that
(NAPSI)When the
mercury soars, its wise
to learn the signs of
heatstroke and how they
differ from those of
stroke.
Heatstroke can happen
when youre exercising
outside on a very hot
day or simply by getting
overheated.
Certain
heart
medications
including beta-blockers,
angiotensin
receptor
blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel
blockers and diuretics,
which deplete the body
of sodium, can exaggerate the bodys response
to heat.
Symptoms
of
heatstroke include body
temperature of 104 F or
greater; lack of perspiration; hot, dry, flushed
skin; nausea; vomiting;
rapid, shallow breathing; headache; confusion; unconsciousness;
muscle cramps or weakness; and strong, rapid
pulse.
Heatstroke is life
threatening. If you
suspect someone is
suffering
from
heatstroke, you should
immediately try to cool
him or her down and call
9-1-1, advised Rani
Whitfield, M.D.
Stroke warning signs
should also prompt a
9-1-1 call immediately.
The American Stroke
Association
says
remember F.A.S.T. for
stroke: Face drooping,
arm weakness, speech
difficulty, Time to call
9-1-1. Additional signs
can include sudden
trouble seeing, dizziness, confusion, severe
headache, or weakness
on one side of the body.
To learn more or to get
(NAPSI)Fairgoers
looking to beef up
their understanding of
the
economics
of
agriculture, including
the risks and costs of
bringing commodities to
the marketplace, will get
their chance at 120 state
and county fairs this
summer. National 4-H
Council
and
CME
Group are again bringing their Commodity
Carnival, an educational
fair experience, to 11
states in year two of
their partnership.
mentals
of
music
through singing, movement and guided listening. Simple instruments
are incorporated into
each lesson.
The
Musikgarten program
provides a foundation
for children to grow
musically as well as
cognitively, emotionally
and socially, notes
Greene. The curricula
teaches active listening,
develops
balance,
control and coordination, encourages social
interaction and stimulates imagination. It is a
developmentally appropriate activity for young
children, and also a
great start for children
who may wish to progress into choral and
instrumental programs."
Diana Greene, was
of Sussex County, a
comprehensive choral
music program which
serves
school-age
children in and around
Sussex County, New
Jersey. Three separate
ensembles
perform
under the umbrella of
the Childrens Chorus of
Sussex County:
Bel
Canto for beginning
singers in grades one
through four, Bella Voce
for intermediate singers
in grades five through
eight, and Concert
Choir for advanced
singers in grades seven
through 12. Auditions
are not required for the
Musikgarten program,
although
they
are
required for participation in the three choirs.
All rehearsals for the
Childrens Chorus of
Street in Newton. To
register a child or schedule an audition for the
Childrens Chorus of
Sussex County, visit
ccscsings.org.
Blairstown Property
Owners Sound Off on
New Water Charges
At the Blairstown
Township Meeting, July
9th, 2014, property
owners of multi-unit
structures voiced their
objection to a new
ordinance that takes
buildings with more
than 1 unit (apartment,
office, shop, etc.), and
forces upon the owner, a
separate charge for each
unit in his building, not
necessarily forcing them
to put in separate water
meters. Under the original water ordinance,
Chapter 190-4A, the
quarterly water charge
was based on the
number
of
meters
serving a building, not
the number of units
within the building. For
example, a 4-unit structure with one meter was
billed for total water
usage. Now, because
there are 4 units within
one structure, 4 additional water charges
(one for each apartment)
will be billed per quarter. What was a
$75.00/quarter bill is
now a $300.00/quarter
bill.
Committee
member
Paul Avery, conceiver of
the new ordinance, errs
when he equates users
in the original ordinance
to units in the new
ordinance. Committee
member Susan Price is
mistaken when she says
a meter is a unit. Each
user is a water
measuring device, or
water meter. Neither
user, or meter is a
unit. This is an error
and the new law is
unfair because of the
mistaken way the word
user is being determined. It goes beyond
the bounds of common
sense and legal principle
to base water rates on
number
of
units
instead of total water
consumption measured
by meters the township
provided properties.
Blairstown Committee
members believe if one
divides his building into
4 apartments, 4 quarterly
charges should be
billed, one for each
apartment or unit. If a
landlord divides a building into apartments and
decides for himself each
tenant should pay for
their own water bill, and
consequently, a meter is
installed to measure
water usage for each
apartment
he
has
multiple users. Hence,
he pays multiple charges
because he chose to
have multiple meters.
That is different from
government imposing
its will upon us the
citizenry. That is not
what our Founders
intended. They looked
at government to serve
people, not the other
way around.
Facts appear not to
the
result
is
an
ordinance that discriminates against a specific
group, the same way
employers may deny a
person
employment
because someone is of a
particular race. In this
writers opinion, the
ordinance and elected
officials that support it,
whether through ignorance or otherwise,
discriminate against a
specific
group
of
individuals based on the
type of property owned,
and that violates the
Equal
Protection
Clause,
crucial
to
protection
of
civil
rights.
If the Township Attorney did not see this, we
have a real problem
because it adds to the
townships
potential
liability. How many
lawsuits are pending ?
How much was Blairstown billed to prepare
this ordinance ? Blairstown received bad
advice. Will this Committee find that out only
after they get sued ?
How much more money
will their arrogance
ultimately cost taxpayers than was needed ?
This is wrong on many
levels. The Committee
showed its obstinacy
when it rejected the will
of the People and
reaffirmed
their
ordinance.
Citizens
harassed by government, local, state and
federal. The Equal
Protection Clause is out
the window. Blairstown
needs to get back to
principles of human
equality first embraced
by the Framers and
reiterated by Lincoln in
the Gettysburg Address:
government of the
people, by the people,
for the people . . . . Its
democracy, but they
cant apparently tolerate
it.
Sylvia Zika
Blairstown, NJ
sylviazika235@gmail.
com
Views and opinions
expressed in letters to
the editor do not
necessarily reflect those
of The PRESS or its
staff.
By Denise Eaton
(NAPSI)With road
trips, fireworks and
thunderstorms, summer
can be a tough time for
some pets. Fortunately,
there are several steps
you can take to ease
your animals stress,
whether at home or on
the road.
First, provide a comforting, loving environment for your pet.
Next, according to the
experts at the ASPCA,
when you travel, you
should use a wellventilated
crate
or
www.palpets.org, call
973-584-0095 or email
us at info@palpets.org.
Meet Paul who is a
happy
10
pound
Pomeranian who has
recently been taken in
by
Pet
Adoption
League. He was found
as a stray, matted and
very
hungry
and
required a haircut. Once
his hair grows back he
will be more handsome
than he already is. Paul
always has a smile on
his face and loves to
play. He will make a
wonderful and affectionate companion. Paul
is eight years old and is
neutered and vaccinated. For more information on Paul, please
visit our website at
www.palpets.org, email
us at info@palpets.org
or call 973-584-0095.
summer:
Use certified bearresistant
garbage
containers.
Wash garbage containers frequently with a
disinfectant solution to
remove odors.
Avoid feeding birds
when bears are active. If
you choose to feed
birds, do so during
daylight hours, bring
feeders indoors at night
and clean up spilled
seeds and shells daily.
Immediately remove
all uneaten food and
food bowls used by pets
fed outdoors.