tion escape from the grip of poverty and illiteracy.

It is so sad to watch a little child carry a chair from his home to school miles away each day so that he or she may have a place to sit in a classroom without desks, chairs and a few books. This gift will go such a

long way, states Eugene Woznicki. For additional information on Rotary projects, contact Rotary Club President Eugene Woznicki at gene. woznicki@blairstownro tary.org. The Rotary Club meets at The Forge every Thursday at 7pm.

Desks, chairs, textbooks, and educational games that are no longer needed or obsolete at Blairstown Elementary School have been donated to the Blairstown Rotary Club. Students and parents from Asian Combat Arts joined with Rotarians and packed two 20 trucks with the equipment and books. We are so pleased to have found a continued use for books and furniture which is beyond its useful life for us, but will be so helpful for

those children in desperate need. Instead of incurring the cost for the removal and discarding of those materials, we can enjoy the benefit of being able to partner with the Rotary and provide for those less fortunate than us, states Mark Saalfield, Superintendent at Blairstown Elementary School. This donation serves two important purposes, states Blairstown Rotary President Eugene Woznicki. First we are reducing the environmental impact by not

filling up land fills with more materials. Next, and most importantly, Blairstown Rotary has donated these items to the Foundation for Peace. This organization will send the materials to extremely impoverished people in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Kenya. In cooperation with the Foundation for Peace, half the desks and chairs will be placed in the ACK Emmanuel School in Kenya and the remaining half will go to Haitian schools.

The textbooks are bound for schools in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Rotarian Diana Krajewski delivered the educational games to the Efata School for the Deaf in Iquitos, Peru. The joy on the childrens faces when receiving the games was tremendous, we practiced telling time with the new clock and played math games, said Diana Krajewski. These gifts will help improve the education level in these areas, and help this young genera-

The Transition Movement - Meets the Local Food Revolution with Michael Brownlee, will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, from 7pm to 9pm at the Genesis Farm Library. There is no cost, but donations are

welcome. Pre-registration is requested, and can be done by calling 908 362-6735 or emailing lori@genesisfarm.org. For more information, visit genesisfarm.org. The Open Space Tour of Frelinghuysen

Township will be held on Saturday, September 10th, beginning at 10am. There will be a carpool starting from Frelinghuysen Town Hall. For more information, call the Town Hall at 908-852-4121. Cooking Classes with Blairstown Recreation are available for Blairstown toddlers, teens, and adults. Kids can Cook for grades Pre-First through 3rd starting on Thursday, October 6 through October 27 from 3:15 4:30 at Blairstown Elementary Cafeteria. Kids will have a blast cooking with 100% organic foods. Each child will learn the basic skills such as chopping, dicing, slicing, and rolling, while preparing delicious fun foods and drinks. The fee is $45 per child and registration is currently being accepted at the Recreation Office. For further information on Blairstowns Recreation programs visit the website at www.blairstown-nj.org. The Blairstown Fall

Refresher Event, sponsored by the Blairstown Environmental Commission (BEC), will take place on two consecutive weekends starting on Saturday, September 24th with the Freecycle Free-for-All at the Farmers Market, and ending Saturday, October 1st, with the Town-wide Clean Up & Citizen Pick Up. Each event offers a unique opportunity to find new homes for unneeded items while helping community members and the environment as well. Participating is easy. First, send an email to blairstownfree @gmail.com or call 908-878-7127 to register. Then bring your items, a display blanket or table if you wish, and set up at the Farmers Market entrance off East Avenue, from 9am to 10am, on September 24th.
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The following is a list of books recently added to the Warren County Library collection. This Weeks Top Choices: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage), By Stieg Larsson; Staying True, By Jenny Sanford; Just Kids, By Patti Smith; Intellectuals and Society, By Thomas Sowell. Non-Fiction: Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations...One School at a Time, By Greg Mortenson; Critical Survey of Long Fiction Set, From Salem Press; Encyclopedia of the Veteran in America, From ABC-CLIO; American Countercultures: An Encyclopedia of Nonconformists, Alternative Lifestyles, and Radical Ideas in U.s. History, From M.E. Sharpe; Seas and Waterways of the World: An Encyclopedia of History, Uses, and Issues, From ABC-CLIO. Recreation: Saving Cinnamon: The Amazing True Story of a Missing Military Puppy and the Desperate Mission to Bring Her Home, By Christine Sullivan;

Blade's Guide to Knives & Their Values, By Steve Shackleford; Antique Trader Perfume Bottles Price Guide, By Kyle Husfloen; Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records, By Tim Neely; Warman's Depression Glass: Identification and Value Guide, By Ellen T. Schroy. Personal Growth: Celiac Disease (Revised and Updated Edition): A Hidden Epidemic, By Peter H.r. Green; Psychology and Mental Health Set (Salem Health), From Salem Press; Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences, By Jeffrey Long; The Successful Library Trustee Handbook, By Mary Y. Moore; Fundamentals of Library Supervision, By Joan Giesecke; Conducting the Reference Interview: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, By Catherine Sheldrick Ross. Children: Bendon Bear Learning Tab, By ANAM; No Excuses!: How What You Say Can Get In Your Way, By Wayne W. Dyer; The Jonas Brothers, By Katherine Rawson.

Join the Foodshed Alliance, Slow Food Pocono Mountains, and the Monroe County Farmers Market at the Shawnee Inn where they will host over ninecourses from regionally- renowned chefs. Farms throughout Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New Jersey, two local vineyards and the Shawnee Inns own microbrewed beer will be featured. Dinner will be served among the stunning beauty of the Shawnee Inn where guests can attend a VIP tour of the Inns island garden, apiary and micro brewery followed by al fresco dining along the Delaware River, www.shawnee inn.com. The dinner will begin with a cocktail hour and

assortment of passed hors doeuvres brought to you by Chef Gaurav Navin. Cannellini and artichoke crostini with roasted tomatoes and maple syrup, eggplant and smoked yogurt over cucumber, kabobs, artisan cheese and fondue station are just a few examples of what will be served on the veranda of the Inn. Guests will then move to the great lawn along the Delaware River where they will enjoy a buffet dinner from various stations including Cider Glazed Beef Kabobs, Harvest Lasagna, to Trout Caponata, Chicken Strudel with mustard sauce and braised greens, Smoked Butternut Squash and Heirloom potato hash, roasted vegetable and goat cheese custard,

potato leek and tomato soups, fresh breads, salads, apple wine truffles, carrot cakepops, red velvet mini cakes, pies and more! Chefs for the dinner include, Dan Rothman, Dan Stripp, Sal Vito, Kevin Conroy, Douglas Langan, Dorothy Salvatori, Alicia Anderson, and Linda Schiaffino. A French Press coffee bar will be included from Electric City Roasting Company. Earthlight Natural Foods of East Stroudsburg and Natures Harvest of Blairstown are sponsors of the event. The farm to fork event, benefits Foodshed Alliance, Slow Food Pocono Mountains and Monroe County Farmers Market and is scheduled for Saturday,

September 18th at 4:00 with tours available throughout the evening. Dinner will include music from the Shockenaw Mountain Boys; a collective of professional, local musicians with three members of Railroad Earth and one member from Emmit Nershi Band. The four will tempt us with a mix of traditional bluegrass with flavors of Celtic and folk having just a hint of rock and roll. The cost is only $50 per person, inclusive, which includes twocomplimentary drinks. Wine and beer are also available to purchase. For more information and registration, visit www.foodshedalliance. org or call 908-3627967 or email info@foodshedalliance. org.

Confused about the Green Movement and what that means? Interested in finding out more about the types of careers that really exist in the Green arena? The "Green Careers" seminar offered by Warren County Community College's Continuing Education Department on September 12 from 6om to 9pm at the new Phillipsburg Education Center discusses "What REALLY is Green," "Greenwash-

ing," and "How can I find a "Green" job/career." The cost of the course is just $45 plus a textbook. The Education Center is located at 445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, convenient to Routes 22 and 57. For further information about this course and others offered by the Continuing Education Department, call 908689-7613 or visit www.warren.edu.

Whatever the American's are proud of - whatever they consider to be particularly good, useful, brilliant, or characteristic of themselves or their climate, they designate, half in jest, though scarcely half in earnest, as an "institution." Thus the memory of George Washington... is an institution; the Falls of Niagara are an institution; the Plymouth Rock, on which the Pilgrim Fathers first set foot, is an institution...; "Sweet potatoes" are an institution, and Pumpkin (or Punkin) pie is an institution; ...squash is an institution; Bunker Hill is an institution; and the firemen of New York are a great institution. ~Charles Mackay, Life and Liberty in America, 1850

After five years of being the Executive Director of the Hackettstown Business Improvement (BID), David Rucki will be leaving to take over the Flemington BID on September 12th. Before he leaves, Rucki will be transitioning in his replacement, Mr. Jim Sheldon. Sheldon comes to the Hackettstown BID with vast experience from his time as the former director of the Washington BID and of the Main Street Newton program. The Executive Search Committee of the Hackettstown BID Board worked diligently to find a replacement and after interviewing seven candidates over the past few weeks, the committee offered the job to Jim Sheldon. We were pleased to have a candidate that had the right experience for this type of work, said Board President, Keith DeTombeur. We knew Jim would be able to come in and continue the work weve already done, and that the timing of this hire would allow the BID to have a seamless transition.

In response to Ruckis departure, DeTombeur added, I speak not only for myself, but for the whole board in saying that we were very fortunate to have Dave work for us, and were very proud of what hes done for the town. By having both Rucki and Sheldon work together for about a week, the Hackettstown BID will be able to quickly and easily transition the planning of their numerous events, marketing, maintenance and improvement, and recruitment initiatives. In terms of recruitment, the Hackettstown BID is still on schedule to host its Business Recruitment Expo on September 23rd at the former Hackettstown Ford showroom at 100 Main

Street from 10am-7pm. In addition, the 5th Annual Hackettstown Street Fair will go on as planned for Sunday, September 25th. Mr. Sheldon, a native of Hackettstown, comes to the position with seven years of downtown revitalization experience, and with a certification from the Rutgers University Downtown Management Program. Im very excited to build on the success of the Hackettstown BID, especially since this is the town I grew up in, explained Sheldon. I have experience in many aspects of downtown revitalization and I know we can achieve really great successes for not only the business community, but also for our whole town.

Property and business owners interested in exploring the idea of moving to Hackettstown should contact BID Executive Director, Jim Sheldon at 908-8505004, by email director@hackettstownb id, or online at http://www.hackettstow nbid.com.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to Reflect on 9/11 Anniversary

This Sunday, September 11th, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sussex County will resume regular Sunday services with its traditional Water Communion ceremony, led by Rev. Mary Tiebout and Religious Education Director Lynn Sodora. Time will also be set aside for reflection on the tenth anniversary of September 11th. The service begins at 10:30am and ends at noon. People of all religious backgrounds are welcome to attend. Religious Education classes for children will resume on September 18th. The UU Fellowship Hall is located at 1 West Nelson Street in Newton. For more information, call 973579-7210 or visit UUNewtonNJ.org.

NW Football and Cheerleading Students To Collect Items for Troops in Afghanistan

For those of you who do not know, my son Jonathon (Jon) deployed to Afghanistan a few weeks ago. It's been a rough few weeks, and to make things easier on our family, especially my kids, we decided to do a collection for Jon and his company. I really should have had this email sent weeks ago, but I was honestly waiting to get a "wish list" from Jon. He only said contact solution, shampoo and body wash. Having only been there a short time, he really isn't sure of what necessities they need. So to get this ball rolling, the following is a list we found online, as well as a picture of the boxes that Hayley has decorated for the collection. Hayley will be heading the collection from NW Football and Cheerleading. We will have three boxes at the Pep Rally for collection. Any cash donations will also be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of shipping the boxes. Jonathon played football for the Patriots when he was younger right on our own Walnut
By Linda Simpson

Valley field :) A picture of him is on one of the boxes. Hayley will make up a card so that Jon's company knows where this collection came from. The following are guidelines for items for our troops to better help you send what they might need: and like with anyone. Popular items change. And depending on where they are deployed will depend on what to send. This is just a guideline to help you make the decision on what to send And most items are available at Wal-Mart in the travel size area, i.e.: toothpaste, foot powder, baby powder, shampoos, gel, deoderdant, shaving creams, soaps, hand sanitizers. Toiletries: Travel size hand wipes, Hand sanitizers, Toothbrushes (not the soft bristles), Toothpaste, Shampoos, deodorant, lotions, Soap, small travel size (Irish Spring is very popular as is Dove), Shaving creams (not aerosol), Disposable razors, Battery-operated razors, Toilet paper (unfolded and put into zip-loc bags), Kleenex (travel size packets),

Eyeglass wipes, Baby Wipes. Personal care items: Sun block, with aloe vera, Throat lozenges, cough drops, Gum, mints, Eye drops (Visine is the best), Blistex, chap stick, Vaseline , carmex, Asprin, Motrin, Tylenol, Cough medicine, Q-tips, Jock itch spray, Boot liners, insoles, Lotrimin AF for athletes foot, Foot powder, Baby powder. Personal communication items: Envelopes, paper, pens, Pads for writing paper, And pre addressed envelopes makes it easier for the trooper to respond , Notebooks (small size to keep in BDUs), Disposable cameras, (It makes it so much easier if you include a self address postcard with your name and address on it, so that the trooper can just fill out and return to you. So at least you know they received the package). Other needs: Batteries (AA, AAA), Duct tape (military green, tan, and black, Super glue, electrical tape, Small flashlight with red lens, Zip lock bags are great, the large sizes; Bungee cords, Sunglasses, goggle-type sunglasses

Clothing: Socks, white or black, Underwear (boxers), Green, white t-shirts. Drink items: Coffee, teas, Hot cocoa mix, Cappuccino mixes, Presweetened drink mix packets, Tang drink mix, Gatorade powder packets. Candy, goodies, and sweets: Homemade cookies are a huge hit, Oatmeal, Peanut butter, Fudge, Brownies These all travel very well; Sugar cookies, cakes do not. Store bought cookies: Favorite: Oreos/ peanut butter nuttier butters, Mrs. Fields cookies, Lorna Doone cookies, Candy bars, M&M peanuts are very popular; Reeces pieces are also Rice krispy treats, Puddings, Nuts, Trail mix, granola bars, cashews, power bars, protein bars, nutrional bars, breakfast bars, pop tarts, granola bars, Pringles, cheetos, Doritos, peanut butter crackers, peanut butter and cheese crackers, Velveeta cheese, the large bar, Any canned cheese dips or salsas, Sunflowers seeks in small bags, Ritz crackers, Peanut butter in plastic jars, Jams and jellys in plastic jars, Spoons, knifes, Bread, whole wheat (as it doesnt mold as fast). Microwave foods: Popcorn, Cup-a-soups, Microwave desserts, Campbell microwave soups with pop lids. Other favorite items: beef jerky, slim jims; Beef summer sausage (with Ritz crackers is a great favorite); Canned ravioli, spaghetti, Tuna lunch meal kits. Tuna in a pouch, canned tuna with crackers, Canned sardines, smoked oysters, smoked clams, Fruit cups. Reading items: Newspapers, Paperback books, Magazines. All the fast food restaurants have condiments of flavored sauces. They love to put on some of their foods or MREs to make them taste better.

Red Mill Museum To Host Exciting Weekend of Activities

The Red Mill Museum Village is pleased to announce an exciting weekend of activities beginning on September 9th. First, it will be hosting its second annual Wines and Beers of the World on the evening of the 9th from 6pm to 10pm at 56 Main Street in Clinton. The event, cosponsored by Clinton Wine and Spirits, will allow participants to savor a selection of over two hundred wines from around the world. Samples from Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, France, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and California will be available. Representatives of American microbreweries will also treat visitors to tastes of the newest of beers. Tickets are $38 per person in advance or $48 per person at the door. They can be purchased at the Red Mill or at Clinton Wine and Spirits at 57 Wal-Mart Plaza in Clinton. The first 200 ticket holders will receive a complimentary commemorative wine glass emblazoned with the museum's logo. For more information, or to purchase tickets by phone, call 908-7354101, ext. 100. You must be 21 to attend this event. All proceeds benefit the Red Mill

Hope To Hold Very Big, Very Diverse, Everything Sale

On Saturday, September 17th, from 9am to 3pm, the good citizens of Hope Township, in conjunction with the Hope School PTA, will be hosting their 2nd annual Very Big, Very Diverse, garage/yard/ tag/estate/craft/flea/trea sure sale! The Hope Community Center will be bursting with a variety of items from over 20 different sellers. Free maps will also be available beginning September 14th, detailing area homes where people will be selling goodies from their garages. This event is sure to entice all American Picker wannabes! Search for antiques, electronics, kitchenware, clothing, toys, baby goods, home goods, jewelry and furniture. The event will be held at the Hope Community Center and various homes around Hope. The event will raise money to help the people of Hope free-up precious closet space and raise money for the Hope School PTAJ. Free-of-charge maps will be placed at local Hope businesses.

This 356 Class Porsche is typical of the beautiful cars that will be on display at the Red Mill Museum Concours D'Elegance held at the Red MillMuseum Village on September 11th. Museum Village. You've seen the charming Red Mill on greeting cards, calendars, in TV commercials and feature films, now see it as the setting for the presentation of 100 of the most beautiful automobiles ever designed and produced in Germany. On Saturday, September 10th, the museum hosts a marvelous collection of classic Porsche cars at the "The Red Mill Museum Concours D'Elegance," from 10am to 3pm. The show is organized by the Northern New Jersey Region, Porsche Club of Americato benefit the Red Mill Museum Village and its work. The club was founded in 1957 and has been involved in a number of charitable events during that time along with educational programs and Porsche car events. The event is also being sponsored by the Flemington Porsche of Flemington. Porsche Automobil Holding SE, known more commonly as Porsche, was created in 1931 and is credited with creating the first Volkswagen Beetle, one of the most successful car designs of all time. Available for viewing at the car show will be Porsche autos including representatives of the 356 class, early, mid and late 911 class, 914 class, Boxster and Cayman class cars and vintage race cars. For more information about the car show or to register, call Craig Ploetner at 201-376-4603 or email chploetner @gmail.com. Vehicles can be preregistered or registered on the day of the show, but keep in mind space is limited. There will be trophies for first, second, and third places for different classes based on model. Walk-in visitors for the Porsche show are welcome at $9 per adult, $7 for seniors and $5 for children (6-12). It is free for children under 6 and Museum Members. The car show will be held rain or shine.

Over a dozen nonprofit human service agencies serving Sussex County will be joining forces to hold a yard sale fundraiser on the Green and in the Pavilion at Sussex County Community College on Saturday, September 17, 2011. The event will be held from 9:00am 4:00pm, rain or shine. Proceeds from the event will help support the free or low-cost services provided to the public by these agencies. The agencies intend to pool 10% of the money they raise to put toward local mental health events for Sussex County. "The purpose of this

event is not just to raise funds for our local nonprofit agencies, but to raise public awareness about the amazing work they do," commented Kathleen Fitzsimmons of NAMI-Sussex and Chair of the Mental Health Board Planning Committee. Each agency will have an information table with flyers and pamphlets about their organization and someone available to answer questions. Agencies participating include Advance Housing, Bridgeway, Caring Partners, DASI, Family Support Organization, Mental Health Association of Morris County, Morris/Sussex Youth Advocate Progran, NAMI-Sussex, Pass It Along, Partnership for Social Services, Samaritan Inn, and Way To Freedom. Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center has made a generous donation toward the rental of a large tent for the event in case of rain. All items available for sale will be in new or gently used condition. Some agencies will also be selling food, including hot dogs, beverages, baked goods and candy. If you have items that you would like to donate for this event, call Kathleen at 862-268-5846.

The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission is sponsoring its free 7th Biennial Warren County Poetry Festival, Mapping the Landscape of Love and Loss in Poetry, Saturday, September 24, 2011, 11 AM to 10 PM, at Blair Academy, Blairstown. Festival events include; workshops, readings, panel discussions with Q&A, book signings, and open mics. This free festival take place at the accessible ArmstrongHipkins Center for the Arts, Blair Academy, located at 2 Park Street in Blairstown. Laura Boss is Artistic Director, and featured poets are: Toi Derricotte, Mark Doty, Marie Howe, Jim Haba, Sander Zulauf, Martin Farawell, Stanley Barkan, Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Lyn Lifshin, and Joe Weil. Workshops begin promptly at 11 AM. Professional development credit hours are available through Murphy Writing Seminars, LLC. Lunch will be available for purchase. The 7th Biennial Warren County Poetry Festival is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this Poetry Festival do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. For additional information, visit wcchc.org or call 908-453-4381.

(ARA) - If you think the end of summer means your vegetable gardening days are done, you'll need to reconsider. The weeks when summer fades into fall are actually an opportune time to plant coolweather crops. Fall is a great time of year for planting vegetables. Some of nature's most nutritious greens and veggies thrive in cooler temperatures. Planting them now, at summer's end, can ensure a bountiful fall harvest. Plus you'll save a bundle by avoiding the produce aisle in your grocery store for a few more months. The sunny, cooler weather of autumn is perfect for many vegetables. With increased rainfall and temperatures ranging between 60 and 80 degrees in the day and higher than 40 at night, your plants suffer less, increasing your likelihood of good harvest. You can even cope with frost; some hardy vegetables can thrive without frost protection, and covering less resistant plants when frost threatens can keep them thriving. The secrets of successful fall planting don't differ much from the techniques you've used during high season. Cool crops will need at least six hours of sun daily, ample water and a steady supply of much-needed nutrients. You can get a jump-start by planting transplants. Seed germination of cool crops

during late summer requires much attention to detail. Transplants are a quicker, easier route to ensure success. Bonnie Plants, the largest producer of vegetables and herbs in North America, offers some quick tips for picking the right plants for your fall garden: * Choose fast-growing, leafy cool crops like broccoli, Swiss chard, lettuce, kale, spinach, collards and arugula. Leafy vegetables are actually harder to grow in the summer, when the heat can cause them to "bolt," forming flowers and seeds. * Don't delay. The ideal time to plant your fall crops is before the end of August, although if you missed that window, it doesn't mean you can't still have a successful fall harvest. It just might take more time and ingenuity. * Pick a place. Your existing garden is the perfect place to plant cool weather crops. Remember, frost flows downhill like water, so spots at the top of a slope or in south-facing locations will remain warmest. * You can also plant your fall crops in raised beds, which are easy to cover when frost threatens, or in pots that can be brought inside when temperatures dip too low. * Know how they grow. Pay close attention to "days to maturity" information listed on plant tags. To learn more, visit www.bonnieplants.com.

(NewsUSA) - It's a common question. If consumption of water remains constant, or even goes down because of conservation, why does your rate go up? Unfortunately for consumers, there is no simple answer. A number of factors

contribute to fluctuating water bills. The primary reasons include the need to repair and/or replace aging water system infrastructure (the tens of thousands of miles of pipes buried underground) and stricter environmental regulations. These

factors are coupled with decreases in federal and state funding. While substantial federal support had been available for water and wastewater infrastructure in the past, this support has dropped significantly. This leaves the costs associated with maintaining and expanding drinking water systems to the utilities and their ratepayers. Water utilities, and their customers, face an enormous price to replace old pipes, many of which are 50 years old or older. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates the cost to replace old water distribution systems nationwide to be $400 billion

over the next 20 years. At present, the U.S. loses nearly two trillion gallons of clean water annually, at a cost of $2.6 billion, to broken and leaky pipes. Pipes in this poor condition also increase the risk of exposure to water-borne diseases. Providing safe and affordable drinking water is at the heart of every water utility's mission. This commitment, along with increasingly stringent federal and state water-quality standards, has improved drinking water but also increased the cost of providing that water. By keeping abreast of emerging treatment, utilities can provide the highest-quality water.

The 34th annual Celebration of the Arts (COTA) jazz festival will once again be held in Delaware Water Gap, PA, on September 9-11, 2011. This year the festival is celebrating Bob Dorough. Bob Dorough, the legend who wrote and produced the original Schoolhouse Rock for ABC in the eighties, has long been a friend and contributor to COTA. When NEA jazz master and co-founder

of the festival Phil Woods was asked why COTA chose to honor Bob at this years festival, he emphatically replied: Let me count the ways! Turn to page 189 in the Encyclopedia of Jazz and prepare to be amazed! From music director for Sugar Ray to teaching America how to count with the celebrated series 'Multiplication Rock' to recording his Xmas song with Miles --come

on, man! About time I say!And please - everyone go to the NEA web site and nominate this guy for a Jazz Master's award." Anyone who has ever heard Three is a Magic Number or Elementary, My Dear knows that Dorough has a unique voice and is captivating in a smooth, yet twangy way. Dorough is a hipster straight from the bebop era and has a style so unique that he has been both revered and criticized over his 70+ year musical career. His career began in the 1940s and he is still composing, singing and playing the piano with the same zeal for life and music as back then. From touring with Sugar Ray Robinson (when he was an entertainer) to recording with Miles Davis, to composing ABC-TVs Schoolhouse Rock Dorough has been amazing jazz fans for decades. Dorough has 21 albums to his name and many more as a sideman. He now resides in Pennsylvania and was honored with the Pennsylvania Governors Artist of the Year Award, an honor-

ary doctorate of fine arts from East Stroudsburg University, and the Lehigh Valley Arts Councils first Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Creative Contributions to Artsin-Education. He was also named to the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. Introducing Dorough this year at the festival is one of Doroughs personal friends, Emmy award winning television and accomplished film actor Peter Coyote. A thread of Dorough will be woven into the festival all weekend with other bands playing select tunes of Doroughs and many special guests. Appearing for the first time with her own band this year is Grace Kelly, who has been honored for the third year in a row as "Alto Saxophonist Rising Star" in the 2011 Annual Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll, and was also the winner of the Jazz Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards in 2008 and 2010. Her special guest will be NEA Jazz master Phil Woods. The extensive line-up also highlights NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman, Urbie Green, Peggy Stern and Sweet Sue Terry, Zen for Primates, and two former COTA Cats returning to the festival as band leaders: saxophonist Jay Rattman and Vocalist Najwa Parkins. The festival begins on Friday night at the Dutot Museum at 6:00 PM with a musically themed art show and reception, and then is followed by theater, dance, poetry and classical music at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain from 7:00 -9:30 PM (tickets are $10.00). The festivals Main Stage kicks off at noon on Saturday with bands every hour until 9:00 PM, and then again on Sunday at 10:00 AM with a free Jazz Mass. The Main Stage jazz

performances begin at 12:30 PM and continue until 8:30 PM. Tickets for one day are $25.00, $40.00 for a 2-day ticket (available on Saturday only). Students and seniors are $15.00 per day. Children between 5 and 12 years are $10.00 per day while those under 5 are free. The 2011 COTA Jazz & Arts Festival runs from Friday night, September 9th, through Sunday evening,

September 11th. For more information, call (570) 424-2210, or visit www.cotajazz.org. The Celebration of the Arts (COTA), an allvolunteer, not-forprofit, communityplanned festival, is presented in cooperation with the Borough of Delaware Water Gap, Castle Hill Development, Inc., and the Delaware Water Gap Joint Toll Bridge Commission, and is recorded by Chiaroscuro Records.

The Blairstown Department of Recreation is offering a variety of Zumba classes for adults. Zumba classes are available for mornings and evenings along with a new Zumba Toning program. Zumba is a fun, high energy dance workout that is enjoyed by all. Participants are getting fit while the energy levels are soaring. Morning and evening classes open the week of September 19 through December 13 at Givens Belet. The morning sessions are Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 -10:30 am. Evening sessions are Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:00 -7:00pm. The New Zumba Toning segment is offered every Friday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Zumba Toning raises the bar when it comes to body sculpting. It com-

bines targeted body sculpting exercises and high energy workout with Zumba moves to create a calorietorching, strength training dance. There are 5 classes offered on a weekly basis and participants can register for 24, 16, 12 or unlimited attendance. Registration is accepted at the Recreation Office during office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm, mail-in or drop off box is also accepted. The fee for unlimited sessions for all classes from September through December is $250.00, 24 sessions at $170.00, 16 sessions at $125.00 and 12 sessions at $105.00. Mix it up and fit your personal schedule. Nonresidents may be accepted if space is available at an additional fee.

A Chicken BarBQ will be held at the Walnut Valley United Methodist Church, Vail Road, Blairstown, on Saturday, September 17th, with serving from 4:30pm to 7pm. Ticket prices are Adults, $10, Kids, 5-10 years, $5, and may be

purchased from church members or friends, at Race's Farm Market, Route 94 in Walnut Valley, and at the door. Takeouts will be available during the dinner. For reserved tickets or more information about the event, call 908-4969554.

Gallery 23 located at 23 Main Street, Blairstown, announces its 10 year Anniversary Celebration, recognizing its sustained success as an artists cooperative gallery. Special events are open to the public to express deep appreciation for the whole community that inspires and supports the creation of Gallery 23s unique, original fine arts. The celebrations begin with a party on Friday, September 9th from 5pm to 8pm with music, refreshments and door prizes. On Saturday, September 10th, the celebration continues with an Open House from 10am to 5pm with refreshments and door prizes. Gallery 23 offers a comprehensive range of fine original works including oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, mixed-media drawings, hand-colored prints, fiber arts, photography, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, diorama, quilting,

woodworking and more. The gallery prides itself on offering a unique and affordably priced collection of arts and crafts that are hand-

made in the USA and appeal to the discriminating consumer. Some of the comments from customers who have shopped at Gallery

23: It is a serene respite from chaos. A place that feeds the eyes, the heart and the soul. One leaves uplifted and enriched with special treasures. Jan Ive been coming to Gallery 23 since I moved here seven years ago. Everything is so beautiful. I love this store. Sharon I come here for gifts because I like to give things that I would want to have. Richard I always find something extra nice at Gallery 23. If this were a commercial gallery you would not find such a selection of beautiful hand-made objects that are here from many artists. Please stay. The community needs a place like this. Anon. What started out on a shoe-string budget 10 years ago has steadily grown into a business

far exceeding anyones expectations, said Deb Kaplan, President of Gallery 23. We are all very proud of this accomplishment and grateful to our customers and artists who helped us get here. Gallery 23 was started in the spring of 2001 by a handful of artists who wanted to start a gallery that would be owned and operated by all the artists. Ten years later the gallery is thriving thanks to all of those who supported and believed in a vision of bringing art to the community. Gallery 23 is located at 23 Main Street in Blairstown. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and on Sunday from noon to 4pm. For more information, call 908-362-6865.

On September 21st at 7pm, Warren County Library Headquarters will have Suzanne Bergeron: Putting your garden to bed. Find out how to prepare your garden buds for a long winters nap. Registration is required. For further information, contact the library at 908-475-6322 or www.warrenlib.org.

A group of teens from low-income families in northern New Jersey spent six weeks learning new skills, and getting valuable onthe-job experience courtesy of the Project Self-Sufficiency Summer Youth Employment Program. The intensive curriculum combined classroom instruction with hands-on work experience at several area non-profit organizations. The 24 youths ranged in age from 14 to17, and for many, the program was their first experience with paid employment. Each work day brought an hour of job skills training at Project

S e l f - S u f f i c i e n c y, followed by work at an area employer. Teens were employed at the Sussex County YMCA, Blue Mountain Day Camp, Peters Valley Craft Center, Board of Social Services, Birth Haven, the First Presbyterian Church of Newton, Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sussex County Community College. Project SelfSufficiency was delighted to be able to offer these youths the opportunity to gain work experience and learn valuable skills this summer, noted Deborah Berry-Toon, Execu-

tive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. We are grateful to the area employers who took these teens under their wings, and we are indebted to the funders who made this program possible. After the students tumbled off the bus each morning, they learned about a variety of workplace topics, including the importance of first impressions, desired characteristics in an employee, interviewing tips, time management strategies, conflict resolution and other subjects. Students were then transported to their individual work sites. The teens were

recruited for the program based on the level of their house hold income, access to transportation, and other factors. Three teens were employed at the Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary in Frelinghuysen over the summer. Their tasks included the daily preparation of formula and feed for 140 animals, including squirrels, possums, fawns and skunks. The team also created walking trails and observation points throughout the farm, and developed a virtual tour of the property to help with fundraising and outreach.

Summer vacation has come to an end, and its time to welcome everyone back to the BBA. So save the date: the BBA is getting back to work on September 15th. Join the BBA from 6pm to 7:30pm at 31 Cobblewood Rd. in Blairstown. Candida Huber has been gracious in allowing the BBA to have their meeting at her home, and theyre ready to get the second half of 2011 off to a great start. Please send RSVPs to twilliamson@gwgtrucki ng.com.

Everything about antiques sales, repairs, appraisals and more is featured at the Warren County Antiques Fair & Festival. The 6th annual event, which expanded to a full weekend last year and continues to grow, will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, from 10am to 4pm, both days at the Warren County Fairgrounds, Route 519, Harmony Township, New Jersey. Renowned antiques authority Harry Rinker from the nationally syndicated radio show

Whatcha Got? returns after a popular visit last year to once again offer free appraisals throughout the two-day festival. Joining the show this year is Fawn Macnab, who has more than 25 years experience in the furniture conservation business. Macnab specializes in chair caning, rushing, rattan binding and seat weaving, and will be demonstrating seat weaving and furniture restoration. Macnab joins the shows roster of antiques conservators and repair craftsmen, which includes Michael Hart-

nett of the Broken Things Fixed restoration studio in Stanhope, NJ, and John Simone of the Old Time Watch & Clock Shop in Phillipsburg, NJ. Hartnett will receive broken or damaged ceramic items for repair and discuss the care and conservation of antiques and collectibles, while Simone will accept broken timepieces for repair, and display vintage clocks and watches as he meets with attendees to discuss the finer points of collecting. The Warren County Antiques Fair & Festival also features displays, presentations and lectures. Historic tool authority Bob Garay will display his legendary collection and lecture on early period New Jersey tools, while anthropologist Ivan Raupp, who is dedicated to preserving the ancient art of blacksmithing, will demonstrate using his open fire Buffalo forge. Members of the Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association will provide an extensive display of early 20th Century engines and farm equipment, which they are always happy to discuss

with fair-goers. In addition to the many individual dealers, the show features groups of dealers coming from several antiques co-ops, including Sleepy Hollow Antiques Center of Mount Bethel, PA, and The Bakery Antiques Company, an antiques mall in Benton, PA. While the dealers from Sleepy Hollow are new to the show this year, the 10 dealers from Bakery Antiques joined last years event and had such a successful weekend they are once again making the drive of more than two hours from Benton to participate. The rain-or-shine show is unique in that it is virtually rain-proof, with all dealers moving into the fairgrounds expansive buildings and pavilions if the weather demands it. Moreover, the scenic fairgrounds location near the Delaware River in Northwest New Jersey is easily accessed from I-78, I-80 and state routes 22, 46 and 57. Admission is $8 for ages 13 and up and a $1 off coupon is available on the shows website at warrencounty antiqueshow.com.

ASK NOAH DAWL

Its my birthday this week. One of those rite of passage numbers that means, Hey, youre getting old! It wouldnt be so bad, I guess, if I had some extra change in my pocket and not so many extra pounds on my waist. Keep telling myself: Being over the hill is better than the alternative. Heres this weeks question: Dear Noah Dawl: I've gained 130 pounds over the last 10 years. Now I can't tie my shoes. What should I do? (signed) Bigfoot Dear Big: You know youre not alone, dont you? Lots of people in this country are struggling with weight issues. In fact the National Institutes of Health say that over two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. Try this: First, for one day, get a pad and pen and every time you eat something, write down what it was and about how much. (No need to be shy or "cheat." The info you write is only for you, no one else.) Finally, compare what you consumed to the ideal nutrition for you. Find that info at: http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ The site will help you analyze and decide: Did you eat too much fat? Too much sugar? Or just too much? The thing is to become very aware of what youre doing and gradually learn to make better, healthier choices. Consult with your physician. And chins up! You can do it.

Two friends John and Dave were two huge baseball fans. Their entire lives, John and Dave talked baseball. They went to 60 games a year. They even agreed that whoever died first would try to come back and tell the other if there was baseball in heaven. One night, John passed away in his sleep after watching the Yankee victory earlier in the evening. He died happy. A few nights later, his buddy Dave awoke to the sound of John's voice from beyond. "John is that you?" Dave asked. "Yes, it's me," John replied. "This is unbelievable" Dave exclaimed. "So tell me, is there baseball in heaven?" "Well I have some good news and some bad news for you. Which do you want to hear first?" "Tell me the good news first." "Well, the good news is that yes there is baseball in heaven." "Oh, that is wonderful, So what is the bad news?" "You're pitching tomorrow night."

Seven days without chocolate just makes one week! For quotes and jokes about chocolate, go to: http://www.facts-about-chocolate.com/c hocolate-quotes.html#littletruths Copyright Jo Cepeda, 2011. All rights reserved.

Signs You've Had Too Much Coffee...

You've worn the finish off your coffee table. All your kids are named Joe. Chuck Yeager thinks you need to calm down. Instant coffee takes too long.

Juan Valdez named his donkey after you. People can test their batteries in your ears. People get dizzy just watching you. Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house. The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse. The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake.

Hopatcong Womens Club WCCC's New Program in Floriculture Plans First Fall Meeting at Design and Merchandising to Take Place at Phillipsburg Education Center Lake Mowhawk
Co-Presidents Pat Andersen and Marlene Colabella of the Hopatcong Womens Club invites all local women to join in the clubs first meeting and luncheon of the new fall season on Wednesday, September 21st at 10:30am at the Lake Mohawk Golf Club. For more information regarding cost and directions, contact Marge Bradley at 973398-1218. The meeting is open to all local women looking to form new friendships and to find a special niche or pet project of interest to them, offers First Vice President Monica Cavana. This is relatively easy in our club, given the wide variety of departments and special interest groups, she adds. The clubs departments include Arts/Creative, Arts / Performing, Conservation/Garden, Home Life/Social Services and Public Affairs with committees comprised of Community Improvement, Communications, Hospitality, Programs, and Ways and Means, to name a few. Pavincis Wine Sampling Event: The clubs first fundraiser for the year will be a Wine Sampling evening at Pavincis Restaurant at 543 River Styx Rd., Hopatcong. The event will be held on October 4th, from 7-9pm and will benefit the Hopatcong Womens Club Scholarship Fund. Donation is $10 per person at the door. Plan now to attend, support the local community, and sample a wide variety of wines to suit every taste! For more information on this event, contact Ellen Buongiorno at 973398-5926. Pavincis phone 973-770-4300 For more information about the club or any of its projects, please contact Pat Andersen at 973-398-1267 or Marlene Colabella at 973-398-5021. To learn more about the NJSFWC, visit the Federation website at www.njsfwc.org or www.gfwc.org. What could be a better place to begin a brandnew program than at a brand-new campus? With their Program in Floriculture Design and Merchandising set to begin this October at the new Phillipsburg Education Center, Warren County Community College seems to have found the perfect match. The floral industry is emerging as an ever-growing opportunity for career and professional development, making this year's exceptional new program in Floriculture Design and Merchandising a terrific opportunity for anyone looking to get into this exciting field. Students will learn everything from the fundamentals of floriculture, identification of flowers and plant materials, and terminology of the floral industry, to principles of design and color, and how to create unique floral designs. The program will focus on the six basic floral designs: Mass, Line, Vertical Line Mass, Horizontal Line Mass, Weathered Wood, and Fruit and Vegetable Design. The course will also instill students with the financial and managerial know-how to increase business growth and establish a strong customer base. This hands-on 200hour program will not only focus on classroom instruction and activities, it will also feature the opportunity to reinforce fundamental principles outside the classroom as well. Throughout the semester, students will be engaged with exciting, fun-filled trips to flower distribution centers and floral shows. Additionally, students will gain confidence, marketing knowledge, and customer service skills as they promote their designs to the public. The course begins Friday, October 14 and will subsequently run four days a week from Monday through Thursday. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sessions will take place from 9am to 3pm. The Thursday classes (as well as the Friday, October 14 session) will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The final class will take place December 22. Prerequisites for the class include High School Diploma or GED, and also proof of car insurance. Students will also be responsible for providing certain supplies including a tool kit costing approximately $40-$50, an apron with pockets, design scissors, calculator, and portfolio album. Flowers, containers, and all other materials and supplies are included in the cost of tuition. This class will adhere to OSHA and Worker Protection Standards through the duration of the course. To register for this, or any other CE classes, or to get additional information, call the WCCC Department of Continuing Education at 908-689-7613. For more information on Warren County Community College, visit www.warren.edu or call 908-835-9222.

Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center To Host Womens Conference

Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center in Mt. Bethel, PA, is hosting the Look Up Womens Conference featuring Ellie Lofaro and Kathy Triccoli on September 16th and 18th. The local package (no lodging) includes the full conference from Friday Sunday with lunch and supper on Saturday and lunch on Sunday for $69. Call 570-897-6000 for reservations.

Children at the Efata School in Iquitos, Peru, sign I love you as they play games with the new math puzzle. School supplies at Blairstown Elementary School have been donated to the Blairstown Rotary Club. Students and parents from Asian Combat Arts joined with Rotarians and packed two 20 trucks with the equipment and books.

Warren County will observe Patriot Day and the 10th Anniversary of the deadly terrorist attack on our country with a 3 p.m. ceremony on Sunday, September 11th, at the site of the

Warren County Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial, located at the entrance to Warren County Community College and the Warren County Communications Center, 1024 State

Highway 57, Washington, New Jersey. The ceremony, sponsored by the Warren County Fire Marshal, Warren County Fire Academy, and Emergency Services & 9/11

Memorial committee, will include readings and remarks by law enforcement, fire and emergency management officials and the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders

along with participation by the Belvidere American Legion Post 131 Color Guard, Franklin Township Fire Department Color Guard, and bagpipers. Also included will be the laying of a memorial wreath in rememberance of all who perished on September 11, 2001, including Bruce Reynolds, Knowlton Twp., Deepa Pakkala, Greenwich Twp., and Bruce Simmons, Hackettstown, and for our military personnel who have since lost their

lives in the International War on Terrorism. Fire, law enforcement and Emergency Medical Service agencies throught the county will be in attendance. The public is invited to join us in remberence of those who perished on 9/11/01 and see the progress being made in the contruction of the Warren County Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial. Parking will be available at the Warren County Technical School.

The Art Association in Roxbury is sponsoring a bus trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ on Saturday, October 22nd. The public is invited to join the members on this memorable trip. The bus will depart from the Rockaway Townsquare Mall, across from the old Sizzlers building and the Hilton Garden Inn, at 8:30am and return by 6:30pm. Grounds for Sculpture is New Jerseys foremost sculpture park and museum. Its located in Hamilton, on the site of the former NJ State fairgrounds. There are more than 250 large-scale sculptures on over 35 magnificently landscaped acres along with two museum buildings, a visitors center, and two

restaurants. Most of the sculptures on exhibit outdoors are displayed courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation, Inc., a charitable foundation that collects works of art by American and international artists. The Foundation supports Grounds for Sculpture by lending works for exhibit in the park. Sculptures in a variety of styles and media, including bronze, steel, stone, wood, concrete and mixed media are represented. Featured are sculptures by artists such as Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, and George Segal. A brand new exhibit Aerial Roots with 35 objects by Steve Tobin will be opening this September in a new 7 acre wildflower

meadow! This display will only be on view for 10 months. It features 35 gigantic objects, some as heavy as 9 tons. It will be the largestscale outdoor sculpture exhibit for a single artist on view at least in the region and possibly in the United States. The bus will also make a stop in Princeton to visit the Princeton University Art Museum, one of the leading university art museums in the country. The collections have grown to over 72,000 works of art that range from ancient to contemporary works. There is an optional guided tour of the campus, which features sculptures by Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, and Pablo Picasso. This bus trip is open to everyone. The cost is $43 per person and includes bus, admission, and guided tour. Payment deadline is October 6th. For more information about Grounds for Sculpture, please visit their website at www.grounds forsculpture.org. For further information and to sign up for the trip, please call Caroline Goldsmith at (908) 684-8765.

Quimby Mountain Band to 'Move On'

The Quimby Mountain Band is about to "Move On" with the release of their new CD at a special party at the Historic Blairstown Theatre on Friday night, September 16th. Doors open at 7:30pm Showtime is 8:30pm. The theatre is located on Main Street in Blairstown. Known for its incredibly energetic live performances, the Quimby Mountain Band has been taking New Jersey and the entire Northeast by storm. The band reaches new heights with the release of their latest CD, Move On. The new release features an electrifying array of original songs. From the title track "Move On" through "The Smile On My Face" and "Impossible 2," listeners will take an exciting and dynamic musical ride. That ride will commence at the Historic Blairstown Theatre as the band unveils their second CD. It'll be more than just Quimby taking the stage for their party, though, with guest appearances by Mike Esposito, Thick Leather Brick, Only Living Boy, Timmy Grins, the Defending Champion Horns, and others. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Students with valid ID will be admitted for $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at historicblairstowntheate r.com.

Speaking Out About This and That And Everything In Between

By Anita Ardia and Beth Arena
Beginning sometime in September, The Press will periodically publish a new and dramatic column. The primary focus will be to foster a closer relationship between Blairstown residents and their municipal government. Its intention is to be informative, fun, and thought provoking and to spur interest in attending public meetings. Speaking Out About This and That and Everything in Between is the brain child of the dynamic duo Anita Ardia and Beth Arena. Anita and Beths deep commonalities overshadow their vast difference in age. While Beth is an active, busy 50 year old mother of a 10 year old son Anita is a vibrant, involved 95 year old mother of a pair of 70 and 69 year old sons, a grandmother of six grandchildren between the ages of 34 and 45 and a great-grandmother of seven greatgrandchildren between the ages of 20 months and 16 years. Anita and Beth share the inner rewards of being community activists of sorts, a deep appreciation for the service of municipal employees and volunteers (especially the fire department and ambulance corp.), knowing the value in using an open mind and sense of humor to quiet controversies, the fun and frustration in attending public meetings, the joys of living in antique homes and much more. Differences lie in their professional backgrounds; Anitas being in journalism, advertising and public relations and Beths in information technology, management and operations. Anita has a long history and depth of experience in municipal government while Beth is just getting her feet wet. When they get together the conversations are fun, fiery, philosophical and insightful. So the commonalities and differences lend themselves to unique perspectives and interesting commentary on local current issues. From time to time the column may change subject material and may invite guest authors always striving to be candid and engaging. The views and opinions expressed in the column are of the authors and not those of this publication.

Hit the Road with Habitat for Humanity

Warren County Habitat for Humanity is hosting their second annual poker run this year with a historical theme on Saturday, September 17th. All cars and motorcycles are welcome to join this tour of Warren County, which will start at the Tractor Supply on Route 57 in Washington and will end at Playmakers Sports Bar and Grill in Stewartsville. The registration fee is $20 per driver and $15 per passenger. Lunch and entertainment will be provided at the completion of the ride from 1pm to 4pm. For more information, visit warrenhabitat.org or call 908-835-1338.

Inaugural Tim Lamber BSA Memorial 5K Run/Walk

The Forks of the Delaware District (part of Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America), which serves thousands of youth in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture and Explorer Crews, will be conducting Inaugural Tim Lambert BSA Memorial 5k Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run, on October 29th, 7am to noon, at Scott Park in Easton. The event will take place in historic downtown Easton at the convergence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers on Larry Holmes Drive (known as Scott Park). Tim Lambert was a retired Easton police officer and an active Easton school district resource officer. In October of 2008, Tim and his daughter, Taylor, were tragically killed in a motorcycle accident traveling home from a BMW motorcycle club event in New York. The race route takes runners across the Easton free bridge into Phillipsburg, NJ and crosses back into Easton through the downtown area, and then back to an exciting finish at the waterfront. There will be prizes and awards for multiple categories and age divisions. There will be live entertainment at the new Scott Park stage by AJC Band (ajcband.com), and various Sponsors will be in attendance. As well, both the Easton and Phillipsburg mayors will be there to start the race and will be available for a meet and greet. All participants who pre-register will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. There is also a one mile fun run, which only costs a dollar on the day of the race (requires parental signature of a waiver for children under 18). Visit minsitrails.com/ lambert5k to register for the 5k and for additional information on payment procedures. Packet pickup starts at 7am on the day of the event, and the 5k starts at 9:30am. The fun run starts at approximately 11am. Adult participants are $25, $15 for students 17 and under, $15 for Scouts 20 and under, and $1 for all fun run participants. All 5k runners/walkers will have up to one hour to complete the course. Registration closes October 7th. This first annual 5k run/walk will benefit the local Boy Scouts of America by supporting the community scouting programs that Tim cherished so deeply. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to his sons college scholarship fund, in memory of Tim and his daughter. For details, call Tom at 908-319-2324.

Airbed: supreme fast fill, twin size. 75 x 39 x 6. Built-in 120 volt, high-volume elec. pump. Heather gray. Inflates in 50 sec. Never used, still in box. Asking $30 (paid $49.99). Call 908-887-1317. (4/4) Dixie Cup 1 Vending Dispenser: 33 glass tube, metal base, w/ key. Works. Mfg. in Easton, PA. Patent date 12/16/1913. $450. Can email photo. Call 908-8871317. (4/4) Yaz, Baseball, the Wall, and Me: Carl Yastrzemski & Geral Eskanazi. Hard cover, 1st edit. Doubleday, 1990. Signed by Yastrzemski, BRS Hall of Famer. No dj. $75. Can email photo. Call 908887-1317. (4/4) Chandelier: 1920s slag glass inverted dome. 9 panels, mother of pearl. 20 D. Open relief work. $1200 OBO. Can email photo. Call 908-8871317. (4/4) 2 Adult Sleeping Bags: 1 brown, 1 gray. Clean & in good cond. $15 ea. or both for $25. Call 908-887-1317. (4/4) Dinette Set: 42 W china closet. Black lacquer & glass table, 60x36, w/ 4 chairs. $200. Call 908-362-8314. (4/4) Antique Butcher Block: the real thing. Heavy. Bought in 1968 when it was appx. 50 yrs. old. $150. Call 908-3625082. (3/4) Designer Wedding Dress: brand new. Maggie Sottero. Never touched, still in bag w/ tags. Asking $750 OBO (orig. $950). Call 908-625-7779 or email exizorek@yahoo.com (4/4) Hoist Folding MultiPosition Workout Bench: like new. All parts included. $75. Call 908-362-9682. (2/4) Queen Wrought Iron Bed: w/ head & foot boards. White & gold. $125. Call 908-3625059. (4/4)

Moving Sale: Computer Work Center: custom-made, dark pine. Can also be used as DR hutch or TV entertainment center: $450; Nathan Hale Roll Top Desk: dark pine. Lock & matching chair. $450; Cherry Curio Cabinets: mirror backs, lighted w/ glass shelves. $175 ea.; BR Furniture from 1944: Mahogany & veneer. Mans dresser, womans dresser, wall mirror, desk, chair & night stand. $300; Lane Rocker/Recliner: blue & ivory plaid. $125; Swivel Rocker/Recliner: Best Choice. Rust, forest & burgundy floral. $125; Metal Cabinets: 2 for clothes or storage. $15 ea. All items in exceptional cond. Will consider offers. Call 908-4595106. (4/4) 2 Sturdy Metal Shelving Units: 36x18x60: $50 ea. Call 908-362-6482. (2/4) Roll Top Desk: 48x22 x42. $300. Call 908-362-6482. (2/4)

Girls Wooden Doll House: opens from side & roof. Like new. $50. Call 973-670-9173. (3/4) Washington Boro Town-Wide Yard Sale Girls Roller & Ice Skates: size Sept. 10; RD: Sept. 17 12 roller skates w/ pink wheels. Participation fee waived for all Size 3 ice skates. $20 ea. Call boro residents. 908-670-9173. (1/4) Hope Twp.s 2nd Annual Horse Supplies: fence feeder, Hodge Podge Garage Sale stall chain, water buckets Sept. 17, 9am-3pm (black plastic). Hay feeder & Hope Community Center & bale carrier. Sadlle carrier (fold Hope Twp. Homes up/portable). Call 973-670- To Benefit Hope School PTAJ. 9173. (1/4) Free Maps avail. starting 9.14 at Hope Municipal Bldg., Baby Items: Umbrella stroller: Hope Mkt., 1st Hope Bank, $20; Swing, moves front-back Skylands Bank & US Gas. & side-side: $40; Eddie Bauer carseat & stroller: $100. Very good cond. Call 973-670-9173. (1/4)

Yankees 1987 Yearbook: 38th Annual edition, Tearing up the 1980 & 1981 Jeeps: 1 runs, 1 is Yankees Record Book. 124 for parts. $1600 for both. Call pgs. $15. Call 908-887-1317. 908-914-5995. (3/4) (4/4) Lawn Edger: Briggs & Stratton. Microwaves: Sunbeam 9 cu. Gas powered. Used very little. ft., black, 900 watt: $35. Sharp $50. Call 908-362-5082. (3/4) 8 cu. ft., white, 800 watt: $35. 2003 Lance Truck Camper: Call 908-459-4605. (4/4) loaded, incl. slideout, leather Entertainment Center: great dinette, generator, solar, flat for kids room. Holds TV, game screen TV. Exc. cond. $15,500. system & storage. Exc. cond. F350 avail. Call 908-453-2629. $25. Call 908-887-9992. (4/4) (4/4) RCA Portable TV: $30. Call Automotive Creeper: converts 908-362-5059. (4/4) to bench. Heavy duty steel Power-Flite Hockey Sticks: frame w/ 5 crossbars, 6 non-slip $15 ea. or 4 for $50. Call 908- casters & a cushioned headrest. $75. Call 973-222-0842. (3/4) 914-5995. (3/4) Barrel Swivel Upholstered Chair: rose colored. Like new. Great for BR or LR. $50. Call 908-362-9008. (3/4) Archery Equipment: High Country compound bow, arrows, tree stand w/ blind, release, sites, bow quiver. $249. Call 908-362-5082. (3/4) Toyota Space Saver Rim & Tires: new for Corola 04-11 & others. $69. Call 908-475-5371. (4/4) 2008 Toyota Prius: 69k mi. Green. Mint cond. $17,000. Call 908-362-7703. (4/4)

2002 F350 Lariat: 7.3 diesel, white, crew cab, dually, A/T, Horse Supplies: call for leather, w/ 03 Lance truck camper. Both exc. cond. details. 973-670-9173. (3/4) $32,500. Call 908-453-2629. Baby Items: Walk-around (4/4) ExerSaucer: $50; Jogger Stroller, one step, green Free Fiberglass Truck Cap: canvas: $50. Very good cond. exc. cond. 3/4 ton GM or Chevy. 88-98. Call 908-459-4547. Call 973-670-9173. (1/4) (3/4) 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis: 4 door, red, 302 engine, 8 cyl. 51k mi. $4500 OBO. Call 908475-8145. (3/4) 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid: 108k commuting mi. Nav. system, auto. trans. 1 owner, garage kept. New tires, windshield, struts & coil springs. Anti-theft system. CD player. Sirius radio capable. Like new. Very clean & fully loaded. Dark blue. 40-44 mpg. Serious inquiries only. $13,200. Call 908-362-5082. (3/4) 1967 Pontiac GTO: 400 cui, 335 hp, AC, auto. trans. Positraction. 1 owner. All orig. Gold w/ black vinyl top. Asking $27,000 OBO. Call 973-4791536. (3/4) 1998 Dodge Intrepid: 196k mi. Runs good. Needs brakes, windshield & tires. Inspection good until 10/12. New alternator & battery. $1500 OBO. Call 201-874-5573. (3/4) Motorcycles: 2005 Harley Davidson, model FLSTN1, Softail Deluxe. 2003 Indian Chief. Call 908-362-9274. (1/4)

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Tastefully Simple Party to Benefit Girl Scout Troop 1095

Food! Friends! Fun! On September 9th, 7pm, at St. Johns Church in Hope, there will be a Tastefully Simple party. Love the Oh My Chai? Taste the great products and see new offerings from Tastefully Simple. Attendees will be able to order from both the Spring/Summer catalog and the new Fall/Winter catalog. Funds raised will assist the troop in various trips and activities. Please call Joanne Vance at 908-459-9137 if you have any questions. Orders can also be placed online at wwwtastefullysimple.co m/web/jvance1. These sales also will benefit the scouts.

The North Warren United SC Raiders U12 boys soccer team recently came in first place in their Morris County Youth Soccer Association flight for the spring 2011 season with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss. During the course of the season the Raiders scored 34 goals and only allowed their opponents to score 8 goals against them. The team also took second place with 3 wins and 1 loss in their division at the 2011 Memorial Day Weekend Pocono Blast Tournament. Pictured are: (top row) Coach Gordon Helck, Noah Helck, Sean Delahunty, Cole Palatini, Seighin Pasko, Jacob Burdge, Jacob Bonfanti, Aidan Solano, Zavier Paniagua, Coach Miguel Paniagua; (bottom row) Stephen Frick, Troy McCrystal, Dillon Johnstone, Billy Herrmann, Alex Nelson, Danny Herrmann, John Corio, Jack Peters and Tim Korecky.

The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up. ~Charles L. Morgan