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Blairstown residentsHannah Moyna andJack Butrymowiczrecently graduated fromthe 97th Trooper YouthAcademy at the NewJersey State Policetraining facility in SeaGirt, held August 1stthrough 4th.The prestigious

Commandants Awardwas given to Jack for hishigh achievements in allfacets of training.Locals Gino Fluri, LukeRobertson and ConnorSoisson attended the

96th Trooper YouthClass the week prior.Gino obtained the thirdtop award for physicaltraining.A total of 154 students

throughout the stateparticipated in thistrooper youth class.Special guest speakersincluded Major EmmaSwearingen and Lt.Governor Kim Guad-agno.Trooper Youth Acad-

emy is a residentialyouth education

program developed by

the NJ State Police. This

program presents simu-lated law enforcementprograms for male andfemale students whohave completed their

junior year and areentering their senioryear of high school.The four-day course

included lectures andpresentations coveringmany facets of policework and criminal

justice. Participantswere exposed to a disci-

plined quasi-militaryenvironment, includingmilitary drill in combi-

nation with structured,fact-moving programsof classroom activities,lectures, films, practicalexercises and physicaltraining.The program empha-

sized courtesy, profes-sionalism, respect andteamwork. Additionalsubjects covered werethe history and functionsof the NJ State Police,crime scene investiga-tion, motor vehicle laws,and how laws concern-ing alcohol and otherdrug-related behavior

affects young people.

Project Self-Sufficiencys annualschool supply drive got a

big boost from a local

seventh grade studentthis year when GirlScout Andi Kidddecided to use the driveto achieve her SilverAward. The youngster isa member of Girl ScoutTroop 897 in Franklin.The enterprising studentorganized a drive at theFranklin BoroughSchool during thespring, and thenfollowed it up with twostints outside of the localWal-Mart. She alsoconducted a letter-writing campaign among

area businesses. Theeffort raked in a whop-ping amount of supplies,from backpacks to

pencils.I think education is

valuable and having theright school supplies canenhance that, Andisaid. I know that I like

being in school, and Iwant other kids to havethat experience, too.Project Self-

Sufficiency is still seek-ing donations of newschool supplies fordistribution to hundreds

of children for the

upcoming school year.New crayons, pencils,erasers, glue sticks,scissors, pens, spiralnotebooks and loose leaf

paper would be deeplyappreciated. Monetarydonations to be usedtoward the purchase ofsupplies would also begratefully received.Donations will be

accepted through

August 20th. at ProjectSelf-Sufficiency, locatedat 127 Mill Street in

Newton. For more infor-mation or to inquireabout any of the

programs and servicesavailable at ProjectSelf-Sufficiency, call973-940-3500 or visit

projectselfsufficiency.org.Project Self-

Sufficiency is proud to

have been the recipientof Andi Kidds generos-ity this year, said Debo-rah Berry-Toon, Execu-

tive Director of ProjectSelf-Sufficiency. Thelow-income familiesthat we serve are oftenunable to afford newsupplies for the schoolyear. This remarkableundertaking will make ahuge difference in thelives of many childrenas they embark on a newschool year.Project Self-

Sufficiency is a privatenon-profit community-

based organization dedi-cated to improving thelives of low-income

families in northwesternNJ. The agencysmission is to provide a

broad spectrum ofservices enabling low-income single parents,teen parents, two-parentfamilies and displacedhomemakers to improvetheir lives and the livesof their children whileachieving personal andeconomic self-sufficiency and familystability. Since 1986Project Self-Sufficiencyhas served more than20,000 families and

30,000 children.

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Public Notice: Pursu-ant to the Open PublicMeetings Act, Chapter231, P.L. 1975, notice ishereby given that theBoard of Chosen Free-holders of the County of

Warren has: Cancelledthe scheduled RegularSession Meeting ofAugust 27th at 7:30pmat the Wayne Dumont,Jr. AdministrationBuilding, 165 Rt. 519S,Belvidere.Thank you and

congratulations to theBlairstown Hose Com-pany No. 1 on 125years of service! Seethe ad on page 14 forinformation on the 125year celebration beingheld on August 23rd.The KUMC Thrift

Store is having anAugust SummerClearance Sale. Every-thing is half-off, store-wide. Stop by the thriftstore, located on Rt. 94in Knowlton for the bestbuys in the county.Hours are 10am to 2pm,Thursday through Satur-day.The Catherine Dick-

son Hofman Libraryhas rolled out their all

new Craft Carts thismonth.There is a LegoCart loaded with every-thing that is needed to

build a Lego master-piece. The Duct TapeCart will also be avail-

able with materials andinstructions for a varietyof different projects.Carts are available forin-library use only andcan be checked out atthe Front Desk. Formore information, call908-362-8335.The North Warren

Recreation Group iswelcoming outdoorenthusiasts that enjoythings such as hiking,

bike riding, canoeing,hunting, local fishing,deep sea fishing trips,golfing, archery and gun

target shooting, andwildlife sightseeing.Hosting two activities amonth will be the goalof the group. EmailMatthew at muconn47@centurylink.net.If theres one thing

Boy Scouts know, itsthat the best part ofearning a badge is theexperience. And with

badges ranging frombackpacking to robotics,

there are tons of coolexperiences to be had.So if your son is lookingfor real adventure, gethim involved with BoyScouts of America.Youll see firsthand how

o n c e - i n - a - l i f e t i m eopportunities can lead toa lifetime of success.Join NJ Boy ScoutTroop 153; with mem-

bers from Knowlton,Blairstown, Frelinghuy-sen, White andsurrounding areas. Formore information,contact CommitteeChair Laurie Meivogelat njbsatroop153@gmail.com, ScoutMasterJeff Armstrong at 973-214-0217, or Recruit-ment Chair BobProvencher at bob@

provencher.org; or visitwww.facebook.com/njbsatroop153.Happy Birthday

wishes are sent to TomWilliamson, August21st; Chad Zeruth,August 21st; LynneDaleo, August 23rd;Mark Cook, August24th; Karisa Turansky,August 25th; ShannonRae Tomer, August25th; and AliciaKemple, August 25th.Say Happy Birth-

day to your lovedones in The PRESS!

Send us their names andbirthdays and well printit here for free! You canalso send us a photo anda birthday wish andwell publish it in the

paper for a small fee.For more information,call 610-599-1952.Having a blast this

summer? Email yourSummer Fun Photos tothepressmail@gmail

.com.School will be back in

session before youknow it! When schoolshopping, please takethe time to support thelocal businesses who

advertise in ThePRESS! Remember,for every $100 spent ata locally owned store,$45 remains in the localeconomy, comparedwith about $13 per $100spent at a big box store(Businessweek).

We love hearingfrom you!

Send your birthdays,anniversaries andother info to: The

PRESS, 1 Broadway,Bangor, PA 18013

thepressmail@gmail.comDont Forget to

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When my daughterHeather told me she wasentering the FathersDay contest sponsored

by The PRESS, I

thought it was such asweet gesture. I neverguessed she would actu-ally win the contest anda weekend trip to theMalibu Dude Ranch inMilford, Pennsylvania.It was such a greatsurprise when weopened The PRESS

paper and saw Heatherand Dominics pictures,along with Heathersessay.I had seen advertise-

ments before for theMalibu Dude Ranch andalso for the rodeos that

they hold there. Thiswas the perfect opportu-nity for our family tovisit the ranch, relax,and enjoy trail ridestogether.

I can't say enoughabout how much myselfand my family, Domi-nic, Heather and EthelDaleo, enjoyed our

weekend at the wonder-ful Malibu Dude Ranch.We were made welcomefrom the moment wearrived. The owners, theDetweiler family, areextremely down to earthand friendly. The wran-glers, kitchen staff andeveryone who worksthere treated us likefamily and we leftgiving hugs to our newfriends.When we first arrived

Friday night we wereadvised that we reallyneeded to go out and

watch the horses run tothe pasture. What anamazing sight towitness! After thehorses are finishedriding the trails, they

run together down theroad to their freedom inthe fields. I caught thison video and we werethrilled to experience up

close the herds naturalbeauty and grace.If you are an experi-

enced rider or a timidbeginner like my 78-year-old mother-in-law,this is definitely the

place to enjoy a scenictrail ride! The wranglersare awesome, and willsuit the perfect horse forevery rider. My mother-in-law went fromnervous to actuallyloving the ride, and evenwent back for more!I have been to many

places throughout the

years to trail ride and theMalibu Dude Ranch hasthe best herd and trailrides that I have everseen. The horses hereare beautiful, healthy

and have great mindsand dispositions. I rodefour different horses andloved them all.This place is the best!

So happy The PRESSheld this contest,thrilled Heather was thewinner and we all lovedour time spent at theranch. We willdefinitely plan a returntrip in the future.A big Thank you to

the Detweiler family,the awesome staff atMalibu Dude Ranch andThe PRESS for provid-ing such a wonderful,unforgettable prize.Thank you,Lynne Daleo and the

rest of the Daleo family

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Seeing Eye PuppyPresentation: Aug.20th, 3:30pm. Cath-erine Dickson HofmanLibrary, 4 Lambert Rd.,Blairstown. Learn abouta seeing eye dogsourney from being

placed w/ a host familyas a puppy, the traininginvolved & what it takesfor these amazing dogsto be matched w/ their

partner for life. FMI,call 908-362-8335.

Free Knowlton Recre-ation Frozen MovieNight: Aug. 22nd,dusk. Raindate Aug.23rd. Knowlton TunnelField. Bring blankets &lawn chairs. Concessionstand will be open forfood & beverage

Blairstown, Knowlton& Hope

A & P, Alpine Meats, AnimalMansion, Ash Plumbing,Asian Combat Arts, A-Tech,Auto, Blair Tile, Blair Tire &Auto, Blairstown Chiroprac-

tic, Blairstown, CountryFlorist, Blairstown MunicipalBuilding, Blairstown EyeAssociates, Blue RidgeLumber, Buckwood, BuildingSpecialties, Burgdorff,BuzzWorks, Caffe NelleCucine, Cannon CountryReal Estate, Columbia PostOffice, Custom Colonial,Dale's Market, David KrawskiDentist, DogHouse,Dominick Pizza, Dr. Magalio:Dentist, Ellias Restaurant,First Hope Bank, FitnessEmpire, Fountain MallLaundromat, Frank's Pizza,Gallery 23, Geo's Pizza,Gourmet Gallery, Grand

Rental Station, HairCompany, Hairs 2 You,Historic Blairstown Theatre,Hope Deli, Hope Haircutters,JD Liquors, John Deere,Kozimors Upholstery, Knowl-ton Municipal Building,Lakeland Bank, LebduskaAccounting, Marksboro Deli,Mark D. Nelke: DMD,Medical Associate, Mediter-ranean Diner, Napa, Nature'sHarvest, New HoHo, NorthWarren 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, RadioShack, Remax, Shell GasStation, Skyland Bank,Smitty's, Sunrise, NutritionCenter, Sun Velocity,Sunoco, The Auto Shop, TheInn at Millrace Pond, TileWarehouse, Tractor Supply,Tramontin Harley-Davidson,US Gas, Voulas Hairway toHeaven, Village Green,Warren County Library, WellsFargo, Wilbur's CountryStore, Wine & Spirits,Woman to Woman

BelvidereA & P, Al's Pizza, ACI TruckStop, Bagel Smith, Bel-PikeLanes, Belvidere Diner,

Belvidere Spa, Clucas Farm,Curves, Dee Doo's, Dr.

Amannda Richline, FoodMart, Four Sisters Winery,H&R Block, Hearth Shop,Hickory Mortgage, LittleJohns Pizza, MediterraneanRiverside Designs, RivertonHotel & Restaurant, Rosal

Jewelers, Short Stop, Skee'sBusy Bee, Skoogy's,Steckel's Shell, Station,Thisilldous, Uncle Buck'sDiner, US Gas, VincentHaircuttery & Plus, Zack's,Zeeks

WashingtonA & P, Bagelsmith, FliegauffJewelers, Home InsteadSenior Care, Kaffe Kaprys,Lost Ladies, MediterraneanBistro, MWC Racing, Pride-N-Groom, Quick Check,Rossi, Second Time Around,Shopper Stop, Silver StarsBagel, Smith Dodge,Stanley's Pizza, TownMarket, Washington Diner,

Washington ShoeNewtonA&G Pizza, Back in Motion,BMW Dealership, Charm,Co. Seat, Dunkin Donuts,Hampton Diner, Ho Hos,HobbyTown, Holiday Inn,Home Furniture, Warehouse,Kathy's Restaurant, NewtonNews Stand, Optical Center,PB&J, Quick Check, ShopRite, Skylands Sport Shop,Springboard Shoppe,Superior Shower Doors, TheChatter Box, VW-AudiDealership, Weis

HackettstownA & P, Bachs Home Health-care, Cozy Corner, GoldenSkillet, Hacktettstown Freepublic Library, HackettstownGuns & Ammo, Hackett-stown Sandwich Shoppe,Hackettstown RegionalMedical Center, Mama'sPizza/Cafe Baci, O'Neill'sJewelers. Prickley Pear,Quick Check #2, RiverstarDiner, Tranquility GeneralStore, Valley Bagel, Weis,Willow Caf

ColumbiaAyers, Roses Cafe

purchases.

Wine Tasting Fund-raising Event for NW

Marching Band: Aug.22nd, 7-10pm. 594 Rt.94, Columbia. Rain orshine. Fees apply. Horsdoeuvres, music, games& a raffle. Over 21event. FMI, callMichelle at 908-362-6703 or Debbie at 908-362-8090.

United PresbyterianChurch of Belvidere8th Annual Lord'sAuction: Aug. 23rd.9:30am registration,10:30am bidding.Garrett Wall Park acrossfrom church on Mans-field St. In case of rainthe auction will be held

in the Church Fellow-ship Hall. All itemsoffered for auction arehandmade or home

grown. Light refresh-ments available. All

proceeds benefit manymissions of the church.FMI, call 908-475-2771or 908-475-5085.

Blairstown Hose Co.#1 125 Year Celebra-tion: August 23rd,noon-6pm. SycamorePark, Lambert Rd.,Blairstown. Firetruckcompetition, kids activi-ties, beer, free winetasting, souvenirs, livemusic & DJ. See page14 FMI.

All You Can EatBreakfast Buffet: Aug.24th, 7am-11am.

Franklin Twp. Vol. FireDept. 37 2nd St., NewVillage. FMI, call 908-319-0379.

Free SAT/ACT ComboPractice Test: Aug.25th, 10am. Warren Co.Library Headquarters, 2Shotwell Dr., Belvidere.Administered byKaplan. Scores will not

be recorded. Studentswill receive results viaemail. Test Prep Expertwill follow up w/ everystudent to discuss scores& how they apply tocollege admissions

process. Bring water, asnack & 2 sharpened #2

pencils. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Registrationis required at http://tinyurl.com/headquarters825.

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Hello fellow readers,While walking Miss

Ellie, Lori and Gary ofBlairstown were out

doing yard work andshared their dilemma ofa challenging slopealong the driveway.Steep hills can be aneyesore and difficult tomaintain.As with any plant

selection, consider soil,light, root space, drain-age, and irrigation. Inaddition, ponder yourobjective of creating a

beautiful tapestry ofcolor and texture, or isyour goal merely func-tional; to hold the soiland be low mainte-

nance? Then theresdeer, which is mosteveryones challengeespecially as weapproach their fall feed-ing frenzy. Hence, letstalk about deer resistantalternatives.Vinca Minor, also

known as Myrtle orPeriwinkle, creates aquick evergreen carpetwith purple flowers. Itlikes sun or shade, isdense enough tosuppress weeds, yetloose enough to allow ashowy springtime

display of daffodils.Then theres shadeloving evergreen Pach-ysandra, which natural-izes a woodland slope.Both are consideredinvasive, but invasivecan be useful as long itsnot allowed to runamok.Lamium, also called

Dead Nettle, is a fastgrowing variegated

beauty for a sunny hillor shady bank. Once

established it will thriveunder tough conditionsand lights up a space.Lets not forget SweetWoodruff, Galium

odoratum, which evengrows under blackwalnut and in denseshade. Both are decidu-ous, which means theydie back every winter,

but ambitiously returnwithout the hassle ofmulching.Evergreen low-

growing shrubs for ahillside include: Arcto-staphylos uva-ursi, alsoknown as Bearberrywith pinkish white flow-ers in spring followed byreddish berries that birdslove; Cotoneaster

horizontalis also fits thebill as a fast growingevergreen for well-drained soils in full sunto part shade and canwithstand drought;Theres also Microbiotadecussata called Russianarborvitae, a featheryspreading evergreenalternative to the over-used, nice way of saying

boring, spreadingjuniper.

Im all for lawn alter-natives especially on asteep slope. Theres aToro tractor I once had

whose fate ended withsummersaults down thefront yard. Thank good-ness the rider is noworse for the wear. Iwonder if my tractorgymnast was on thequest to graduate to aJohn Deere. Missionaccomplished. And, ithas brakes!Garden dilemmas?askmarystone.com

(NAPSI)An increas-ing number of Ameri-cans are taking a shineto the look of metal for

their home furnishings.Heres why: Accordingto a Pew ResearchCenter analysis ofcensus data, mostmillennials (adults ages18 to 32) are still notsetting out on their own.Only about 34 percenthead up their ownhouseholds. Whentodays young peoplefinally do settle down,they want a home thatglows. Helping them getthere in an affordableway is the mixingmetallic trend recently

identified by HouseBeautiful magazine.For example, a striking

new revamped line ofaluminum blinds fromHunter Douglas reflectstodays current, on-trendstyles and uniquetextures and patterns.Green And GoldAside from its

elegance, this collection,Modern PreciousMetals, is constructedfrom 95 percentrecycled aluminum,making it environmen-

tally friendly. It alsoachieved GREEN-GUARD Gold certifica-tion, meaning it has met

their strict standards forindoor air quality.Design OptionsReflecting style, confi-

dence and a mark oforiginality, these metal

blinds can enhance anyrooms decor. There area multitude of colors andnew finishes to suitrooms ranging fromurban to rustic to transi-tional to elegant.Theyre built to besturdy yet lightweightfor easy lifting, and theyhave slats that feature a

spring-tempered alloyfor added resiliency.The new finishes

include Icon, a crack-led finish with anelegantly defined luster,and Marble, which has

neutral colors and adistinctive patternreflecting the depth and

beauty of real marble.They join the sophisti-cated, understatedclassic Matte finish; theshimmery Metallic;Brushed, warm neutralswith a brushed effect;the soft, elegant beautyof Pearlescent; andRiverstone, earthyand natural with asubdued stone texture.For facts and tips, visit

hunterdouglas.com.

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James B. Fahey, aFinancial Advisor withAmeriprise Financial,has qualified for thecompanys 2013 Circleof Success annual recog-nition program.To earn this achieve-

ment, Mr. Fahey estab-lished himself as one ofthe companys topadvisors by consis-

tently demonstratingexceptional commit-ment to financial plan-ning and superior clientservice. Only a selectnumber of high-

performing advisors

N O R W E S C A P sCareer and Life Transi-tions Center for Womenis offering a new andexpanded confidence

building programentitled EmpowermentFor New Beginnings.Developed by JanetCargill, this inspira-tional program utilizes avariety of resourcesincluding those devel-oped by Louise Hay, Dr.Christiane Northrup andJack Canfield. Topicswill include goals, usingthe tools for creatingand achieving yourdreams; self-awareness,discovering and owningyour unique gifts,talents, strength andcourage; learningsimple ways to heal themind, body and spirit;and creating your newstory.This five-week

program will include aJob Readiness work-shop and will be offeredon Tuesdays from9:30am to 2:30pm start-

The Chester LionessClub is assisting Opera-tion Chillout - HomelessVeterans Outreach withtheir 2014 Summer

Outreach Campaign.Since December of2000, Operation Chill-out has assisted home-less veterans year roundin 14 NJ counties by

providing for some oftheir essential needs.Currently OperationChillout is calling forcases of bottled water,new and unused t-shirts(large and extra large for

earn this distinction.Mr. Faheys office is

located at 1420 USHighway 206 inBedminster.

both men and women)and baseball style caps,

personal size sunscreenlotion and insect repel-lent for their annual

summer outreach. Wateris requested by the case.Deliveries beganMemorial Day and willcontinue throughout thesummer until LaborDay. Donations may beleft in plastic bags at thefront door of St. Luke'sChurch, located at 265West Mill Road in LongValley, NJ. For moreinformation, email

Deacon Ray at ray@operationchillout.org orvisit operationchillout.org.The Chester Lioness

Club meets on the firstThursday of the month(except July andAugust) at 6:30pm at190 West Main Street inChester. New membersare welcome. For moreinformation, call HollySimmenroth at 908-879-5932.The clubs purpose is to

encourage civic mindedpersons to serve theircommunity and foster aspirit of understandingamong the people of thecommunity, state andworld. Activities includeraising funds to providescholarships to highschool graduates forfurther education, assist-ing The Jersey BatteredWomens Association,Camp Marcella for the

Blind, The NJ Founda-tion for the Blind, TheLions Charitable Foun-dations, The AmericanCancer Society, ChesterArea Senior Housing,Chester Lions ClubOktoberfest, The Ches-ter Theater Group, TheChester Food Pantry,The Messiah Commu-nity Resource Corpora-tion, Operation CHILL-OUT, Homeless Solu-tions , CommunityHope, Matheny Medicaland Educational Center,The Market StreetMission, Creative Heart-works, The ChesterTheater Group, TheAmerican Cancer Soci-ety, Operation JerseyCares providing WeCare packages for theArmed Services, as wellas participation in com-munity events and TheChester Lions endeav-ors.

ing September 2nd. Forinformation, please callthe Career Life Transi-tions Center for Womenat 908-835-2624. Pre-registration is required.The Career and LifeTransitions Center islocated at 16 BroadStreet, Washington.Displaced Homemak-

ers are women whohave lost their primarymeans of financialsupport following thedeath or disability of aspouse or due to divorceor separation and nowmust return to the work-

force. Displaced Home-makers have tradition-ally been out of the jobmarket for a significant

period of time, lackmarketable skills andare now faced withsupporting both them-selves and their family.The Career and LifeTransitions Center also

provides services towomen who have beenin a long term relation-ship that has ended,women with spouseswho have been activelydeployed, as well as towomen who must return

to the workforce whentheir spouse has becomeunemployed.Services the Career

and Life TransitionsCenter offers focus onassisting women

prepare for a return tothe workforce andincludes a computertraining program, careerinterest inventories,career counseling, jobsearch skills, supportgroups, self-esteemworkshops and referralsto communityresources. The missionof the Career and LifeTransitions Center is to

provide quality servicesthat will assist womengain personal andeconomic self-sufficiency and reachtheir full potentialthrough education train-ing, job readiness, com-munity referrals andsupportive services.NORWESCAP is anon-profit communityaction agency estab-lished in 1965.

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New Jersey Secretaryof Agriculture DouglasH. Fisher recentlyannounced the amountof tree damage caused

by gypsy moth caterpil-lars this year was lessthan half of what it was

last year and was mostlyconcentrated in thenorthern counties.The NJ Department of

Agricultures annualstatewide gypsy mothaerial defoliation surveyshowed 1,330 acres oftrees in 24 municipali-ties in 11 counties weredefoliated, as comparedto 2013 when 2,887acres of trees in 51towns in 17 countieswere damaged.For the last five years,

New Jersey has experi-enced very substantially

less gypsy moth damagethrough a combinationof favorable weatherconditions, an army of

beneficial insects andintense surveillance,said Secretary Fisher.We will continue ourwork, along with theDepartment of Environ-mental Protection, to

protect the states treesfrom being devastated

by the gypsy moth cater-pillar.

The defoliation surveywas conducted in lateJune and early July.

Tree damage wascentered in Morris,Passaic, Bergen andSussex counties, whichsustained 1,110 acres oftree damage. Minimalamounts of damagewere seen in Burlington,Camden, Hunterdon,Mercer, Middlesex,Ocean and WarrenCounties. For moredetails from the survey,go to www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/

pdf/2014gmsurvey.pdf.Gypsy moth popula-

tions can be cyclical.

Tree damage from theinsects reached a high of

339,240 in 2008, butthrough the combinationof the Departmentsaggressive spray

program, a number ofbeneficial insects andweather that supported afungus that impacts

gypsy moths, popula-tions have collapsedover the last severalyears. There was arecord low in 2012,when only 1,068 acresof trees sustaineddamage from the leaf-eating pests.The Department of

Agriculture will conductan egg mass survey thisfall to determine wherespraying might bewarranted.Gypsy moth caterpil-

lars lay their eggs ontrees and emerge in May

and early June. Thisyear, no spray programwas needed due to low

populations of the bugs.To qualify for the spray

program, a residential or

recreational forest musthave an average of morethan 500 egg masses peracre and be at least 50acres in size. A singleegg mass contains up to1,000 eggs.Vigilance is necessary

for continued success ofthe program. Two tothree consecutive yearsof significant defolia-tion (defined as 75

percent or more) can killan otherwise healthytree. However, anygypsy moth defoliationcan make trees moresusceptible to otherdamage that can lead tothe death of the tree.Oak trees are the

preferred host for gypsymoths, but the caterpil-lars can be found feed-ing on almost any tree in

the vicinity.For more information,visit nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/gypsymoth.html andna.fs.fed.us/fhp/gm/.

Pennsylvanias firstprobable human case ofWest Nile Virus (WNV)infection in 2014 has

been detected. A Phila-delphia County man washospitalized due to

WNV. He has sincerecovered.The departments of

Health and Environmen-tal Protection stronglyrecommend that allresidents minimize theirexposure to mosquitoes.Detecting the first

human case serves as agreat reminder for Penn-sylvanians to take the

proper precautions whenthey are outside or nearareas where mosquitoesare prevalent, Secretaryof Health Michael Wolfsaid. There are some

simple steps you cantake to protect yourselfand your loved onesfrom mosquito-relateddiseases.Although mosquitoes

can bite at any time ofday or night, they aremost active at dawn anddusk. When outdoors,

people can avoidmosquito bites by prop-erly and consistentlyusing DEET-containinginsect repellants andcovering exposed skinwith lightweight cloth-ing. To keep mosquitoes

from entering a home,make sure window anddoor screens are in placeand are in good condi-tion.Department of Envi-

ronmental Protection

(DEP) conducts regularsurveillance and controlto manage mosquito

populations around thestate. So far, DEP hasdetected WNV-infectedmosquitoes easily in 32counties.As always, we encour-

age Pennsylvanians totake caution and reducetheir risk for mosquito

bites, DEP Secretary E.Christopher Abruzzosaid. Using a personalinsect repellant orstaying indoors duringdawn and dusk will help

prevent exposure tomosquitoes.The mosquitoes that

transmit WNV breed inareas with standing andstagnant water. Theseareas can include urbancatch basins, cloggedgutters, discarded tires,

poorly maintainedswimming pools, flower

pots and other types ofplastic containers.

Simple steps to elimi-nate standing wateraround the homeinclude: Remove tincans, plastic containers,

ceramic pots, discardedtires or any object thatcould collect standingwater. Drill holes in the

bottom of recyclingcontainers left outdoors.Have roof gutters

cleaned every year,particularly if the leavesfrom nearby trees have atendency to clog thedrains. Turn over plasticwading pools and wheel-

barrows when not in use.Do not let water stagnatein birdbaths. Aerateornamental pools, orstock them with fish.Clean and chlorinateswimming pools, andremove standing waterfrom pool covers. Uselandscaping to eliminatestanding water thatcollects on your prop-

erty. Treat standingwater that cannot beeliminated with Bti

products which are soldat outdoor supply, homeimprovement and otherstores. Bti is a natural

product that killsmosquito larvae, but issafe for people, pets,aquatic life and plants.For more information,

visit www.westnile.state.pa.us and click on thePA map for WNV datatables. For more onWNV in NJ, visit nj.gov/dep/mosquito/depfs.htm.

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(StatePoint) Back-to-school time meansanother year of tests,team tryouts and clubmeetings -- but it alsomeans an opportunityfor students to have afresh start. Whether

your kid is an aceacademic or has found itchallenging to stay ontop of a to-do list, thereare many ways to get

prepared for a successfulschool year.By studying smarter,

staying organized andkeeping motivated,students can learn to

juggle it all.Study TipsCramming at the last

minute doesnt work.Encourage your studentto start studying well inadvance of test day.

Pacing during studytime gives the brain a

better opportunity toabsorb information.In many ways, the pen

is mightier than the com-puter, particularly whenit comes to taking notes.Writing notes down isalmost like etching theminto your subconscious.Formulating the wordsand reviewing them asyou go is the best way to

retain materials.OrganizeWhen it comes to lock-

ers, backpacks andschool supplies, organi-

zation is everything.Different systems workfor different students.For example, some

prefer to arrange theirlockers by sequence ofthe day, whereas others

prefer to sort items by

subject or color. Theimportant thing isfinding a system thatworks and sticking to it.Use tools to support the

system and help maxi-mize sought-after realestate. For lockerslacking shelf space,consider creating yourown -- just be sure thesolution is durable. TheFive Star StackableLocker Shelf is madewith heavy-duty plastic,can hold up to 150

pounds and can bestacked one on top of

the other for double theshelf space.CustomizeYour locker is a home

base during the schoolday, so make it yourown with artwork,

photos, and a dry eraseboard. Its also an areato refresh -- so considerhanging a mirror, likethe Five Star FoamMirror + Storage acces-sory which not only actsas a mirror but also aspace to hang notes andstore pens, pencils, cell

phones or calculators.

Encourage students todecorate notebooks and

binders with stickersand drawings, or choosetheir supplies based onfavorite styles andcolors. Just be sure theitems chosen are highlyfunctional. Multi-usesupplies, such as theFive Star Flex Hybrid

NoteBinder, acts like anotebook and works likea binder, making it easyfor students to haveeverything they need inone convenient area.Stay Focused

If your kid is rockingout to their favoritesong, while texting their

best friend about thelatest gossip, then youcan guarantee theyarent concentrating onhomework. Turn off thedistractions and thework will get donefaster and more accu-rately.More study and organi-

zational tips can befound at www.MeadFiveStar.com.For better grades and

more success, get this

school year started onthe right foot.

(StatePoint) Theexcitement of back-to-school preparations can

bring back fond memo-ries of youthful schooldays. Once you havekids of your own,making new memoriescan be even sweeter bythinking about yourchilds new friends andteachers and what thenew year will bring --

but theyll need somecool new schoolsupplies first!So while the start of the

academic year maymean lots of new stufffor your kids, dont let it

be a budget-breaker. Tomake the back-to-schoolseason easier and moreaffordable, do yourhomework and get your

game-plan together.The shopping experts

at Dollar General aresharing convenient andcost-effective tips to

prep the family for agreat school year:For a new academic

year, start with a freshlook. Any parent knows

keeping up with fashionisnt the only consider-ation for school wear--theres price to thinkabout, as well. Not onlydo styles change, butchildren grow andchange, too. Be smartand buy the basics like

jeans, sweaters andsweatshirts for thoseupcoming fall andwinter days at low cost.Kids quickly outgrow

everything so you haveto plan accordingly. Forschool uniforms,research online low

prices, discounts andfree shipping offers.For the little ones, you

may need to stock up onpencils, markers, cray-ons and arts-and-craftsessentials. Olderchildren may have moreadvanced classwork andadvanced supplies likecalculators, compassesand composition note-

books.Consider purchasingall of these items duringthe summer from aneveryday low priceretailer like DollarGeneral. You can get agreat deal and spread thecost of back to schoolsupplies out over thesummer months.Breakfast is the most

important meal of theday to help fuel their

brains and muscles andmeet their growingneeds. Get off to arunning start by buying

everyday items that canbe eaten quickly, such ascereal or peanut butter.

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(NAPSI)If there'sone thing parents andkids can agree on, it'sthat when vacation isover, it's time to get backdown to business.For kids, that can mean

adjusting to new teach-ers and schedules. For

parents, it often meansfewer days off andpaying more attention todiet and exercise. For theentire family, it meansgetting ready for thestress of the busyholiday season to come.That's one reason many

parents will upgradetheir family's nutritionroutine to make sureeveryone has enoughenergy to handle every-thing that's on their plate.Often, that "upgrade"includes a dietarysupplement.

Nature's Bounty

offers a wide range ofproducts that combinethe latest breakthroughsin nutritional sciencewith the finestingredients-from beautyaids to heart health andfrom digestive health toenergy metabolism. Its

latest products includeprobiotics and a QuickDissolve Vitamin C plusZinc, just in time for thechange of season.For individuals with

special dietary needs,Sundown Naturalsoffers a full line ofvitamins and supple-ments, including great-tasting adult gummies,with many of them free

of gluten, dairy, lactose,artificial sweeteners,flavors and colors.The new Vitamin World

scours the world for themost unique healthingredients to bring thefinest nutritional supple-ments straight from the

source to its customers.With more than 400stores nationwide staffedwith a team of knowl-edgeable nutritionaladvisers, and an e-commerce website, itaims to help people reach

personal wellness goals.To learn more, you can

visit vitaminworld.com,naturesbounty.com andsundownnaturals.com.

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Administrators fromBlair Academy recentlytook a break during theirannual summer retreat to

build brand new

bicycles for threechildren served byProject Self-Sufficiency.The effort was thesecond time in recentmonths that the schoolhas partnered with thelocal non-profit agencyto help area low-incomefamilies.More than 100 students

and faculty spent the dayat Project Self-Sufficiency in May tohelp create communitygardens and other

projects. Administratorsnote that having seen

firsthand the challengesfaced by Project Self-Sufficiency participantsand their families, thenon-profit was the obvi-ous choice for the bikedonation.All of us at Blair not

only want to be an

exceptional school, butalso an exceptionalneighbor, said Head ofSchool Chris Fortunato.Our faculty and staff

embraced the opportu-nity to positively impactthe lives of others in ourcommunity, and thesmiles on the faces ofthese kids and their

parents made it clearthat they appreciated theeffort.The three children

selected by ProjectSelf-Sufficiency toreceive the bikes prac-ticed riding up and downthe hallways at BlairAcademy, and proudly

posed for pictures withtheir benefactors before

carting home their newequipment. Newhelmets were also

provided for thechildren.We are very grateful

to the staff at BlairAcademy for seizingthis opportunity to make

a real difference in thelives of these families,said Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Direc-tor of Project Self-

Sufficiency. Thesebikes will allow thechildren to exercise,

build their gross motorskills and enjoy sometime outside thissummer pursuing a newand healthy activity.Mr. Fortunato said, I

hope that Blair andProject Self-Sufficiencywill continue to findways to collaborate andleverage the desire ofour students and facultyto engage in publicservice work that

benefits local families in

our area.Project Self-Sufficiency is a privatenon-profit community-

based organization dedi-cated to improving thelives of low-incomefamilies in northwestern

NJ.

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Happy Birthday Mr.Blair! Friday, August22nd, 2014 marks the212th birthday of John I.Blair. His contributionstoward improving and

beautifying his belovedvillage of Blairstownwere significant. In hismemory and in honor ofBlairstown's 175thAnniversary, the Blair-

stown Historic Preserva-tion Committee is dedi-cated to carry on Mr.Blair's sentiments. TheBHPC will be workingwith Blairstown Town-ship and other organiza-tions on various beauti-fication projects.A transcribed article as

it appeared in the Blair-stown Press, August29th, 1900, the yearafter John I. Blairsdeath, can be found onThe PRESS NewsOnline Facebook page.A Day to be Observed:

Wednesday, August22nd,was the anniver-sary of the birth of ourhonored citizen, John I.Blair. Had he lived hewould have attained theage of ninety-eight yearson that date. The yearlyassemblages at his oldhome, when his contem-

poraries and descen-dants came to give theirgreetings and enlivenhis genial spirit bycongratulations, are nowa thing of the past.The stately old man-

sion does not open to

those who come to listen

to his cheery voice, forthat voice is silent now.The granite shaft, so

plainly outlined by itsbackground of greentrees, marks his resting

place and is a prominentobject to remind thecitizens of Blairstown oftheir great benefactor.Why should there not

be some yearly public

observance of his birth-day by those who willrealize the lasting

benefit of his gifts? Thecitizens of the villagenow more and moreacknowledge the solid-ity and permanence ofthe practical institutionswhich have been erectedat his expense, and theiryearly assemblingwould not only be amemorial one, but

would be an occasionwhen their public spiritcould be promoted and

plans discussed for thebeautification of thevillage. The largerneeds, as of churches,schools, bridges, lightsand water have been sofully supplied by Mr.Blairs munificencesthat it is entirely within

the reach of the abilityof the people of Blair-stown to carry onneeded improvementswhich will add to theobservance of and the

beautifying of thevillage, which should bemade as honor to himwhose name it bears.BHPC - Celebrating

the 175th Anniversarysince the naming ofBlairstown. 1839-2014.

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Area caregivers canlearn strategies to effec-tively care for lovedones during a half-dayconference on Saturday,September 13th atWarren County Commu-nity College, presented

by United Way ofNorthern New JerseyCaregivers Coalition.The conference,

entitled Essentials forEffective Caregiving,will provide workshopsand resources to helpunpaid family caregiv-ers better manage thecare they provide tofamily members andfriends. The event runsfrom 8am to 1pm and acomplimentary break-fast and lunch will beincluded.Susan Lennon, Direc-

tor, Warren CountyDivision of Aging andDisability Services, willserve as the eventsKeynote Speaker. Threeworkshops will beoffered: How the NewJersey Ombudsman canServe as Your LovedOne's Advocate;T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gCommon Challengeswith Adaptive Equip-

ment and Home Modifi-cations; and SuccessfulStrategies for ManagingMedications.This is the Caregivers

Coalition's first Caregiv-ers Conference inWarren County. TheCaregivers Coalition

brings together caregiv-ers, medical profession-

als, social service agen-cies, businesses, andother community groupsto support unpaidcaregivers in WarrenCounty.Unpaid family caregiv-

ers help their loved oneswith a range of tasksfrom paying bills ordriving to doctors, to

personal care such asbathing and dressing, to

medical care such asadministering medica-tion. The conference isgeared to be helpful forall caregivers, no mattertheir personal situation,whether it be someonecaring for a child with adisability, a spouse witha chronic illness, or anaging parent.

Unpaid familycaregivers need to knowthey are not alone intheir caregiving

journey, said RobinEnnis, United WayCaregivers CoalitionCoordinator in WarrenCounty. United Way iscommitted to providingcaregivers with theresources, informationand supports they needto lessen the stress,fatigue and burn out thatcan take a toll on anycaregiver.Conference space is

limited. To register, or

for more information,call 1-888-33-UW-CARES (1-888-338-9227) or email Robin.Ennis@UnitedWayNNJ.org.United Way of North-

ern New Jersey is a

nonprofit organizationworking to improve

peoples lives andstrengthen communities

by focusing on Educa-tion, Income, andHealth. These are the

building blocks for agood life a qualityeducation that leads to astable job; the toolsneeded to achieve finan-cial stability; and goodhealth. We lead caringcommunities to createlong-lasting changesthat transform peopleslives. Together, united,

we can inspire hope andcreate opportunities fora better tomorrow.United Way of Northern

New Jersey servesMorris, Somerset,Sussex, and Warrencounties as well as

portions of suburbanEssex County, includingthe Caldwells, CedarGrove, Essex Fells,Fairfield, Glen Ridge,Livingston, Millburn-Short Hills, Montclair,Roseland, and Verona.To learn more, call

973-579-3040 or visit

United WayNNJ.org.

(NAPSI)Volunteeringis easy way to give backthe increasing numberof older Americans whorely on services andsocial activities withintheir community.The number of older

adults in this country isgrowing at a fast rate.

According to a 2011report from the U.S.Administration onAging, there are roughly11 million seniors livingalone in their homes andnearly 1.5 millionseniors in nursinghomes at any giventime.The older population

numbered 41.4 millionin 2011, an increase of18 percent since 2000.Over one in every eight

people, or 13.3 percentof the population, is anolder American.

Many older adultsrequire assistance withdaily activities andreport having functionallimitations which canmake staying in theirhomes difficult withoutassistance. Over 20

percent of all adultsaged 75 and older had10 or more visits to adoctor or other health

professional in the 12-month span. Often,these limitations inactivities because ofchronic conditionsincrease with age.

To remain active in

their communities,many seniors rely on

programs such as mealdelivery, adult dayactivities and othersocial programs. Seniorsin nursing homes useservices to connect withtheir communities.These programs often

need volunteers.Volunteering can be a

fun and easy way to giveback to the community.

Thats where the Gotan Hour? Give it BackCampaign comes in. Itwas developed by theAging Networks Volun-teer Collaborativethrough a grant from theU.S. Administration onAging to help agenciesthroughout the countryattract volunteers to

programs that work withseniors.Volunteering can be as

simple as driving anolder neighbor to thedoctor, bringing him ameal or helping withhousework.The Aging Networks

Volunteer Collaborativeis a national resourcecenter that helps leadersin the aging and disabil-ity networks engagetalented older adultvolunteers to meetgrowing needs forservices.To find programs and

events nearby, visitwww.GiveitBacktoSeni

ors.org.

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During the summer,Anne MacMillan andHolly Simmenroth, Co-Chairpersons of theChester Lioness Clubfundraising activity andtheir committee have

been busy solicitingrestaurants in the area todonate dining certifi-cates for the 2014 Culi-nary Adventures benefit.More than 84 localrestaurants will be

participating. Ticketsare on sale and may be

purchased from anyLioness Club member.Six lucky winners will

receive restaurantcertificates to all of therestaurants in theirwinning category. Eachcategory has a retailvalue exceeding $610.

Each ticket is eligiblefor the six drawings. Awinning ticket is noteligible for further draw-ings. No one under theage of 18 is allowed to

participate. Presence atthe drawing held at 8pmon Thursday, December4th is not required.Lioness Club members

will be available forticket sales throughoutthe local communities.Look for sales booths atupcoming communityevents and at your localsupermarkets and shops.

The Lioness Club

activities include raisingfunds to provide schol-arships to high schoolgraduates, to support theChester Food Pantry ,toassist the JerseyBattered Women's Shel-ter, Homeless Solutions,Community Hope,

Matheny Medical andEducational Center,Lions Charitable Foun-dations, Camp Marcellafor the Blind, The NJFoundation for theBlind, Chester AreaSenior Housing, TheChester Theater Group,The Messiah Commu-nity Resource Corpora-tion, The Market StreetMission, The AmericanCancer Society, Opera-tion CHILLOUT,Creative Heartwork Inc,donations for We Care

packages for Armed

Forces, and participating

in community eventsand the Chester LionsClub initiatives. Newmembers are alwayswelcome.The Chester Lionesses

are most appreciative ofthe generous response ofthe restaurants partici-

pating in CulinaryAdventures and encour-age community mem-

bers to patronize them.For more information

regarding The ChesterLioness Club and theiractivities, contact AnneMacMillan, CulinaryAdventures Chairper-son at 908-879-7621,Holly Simmenroth Co-Chairperson at 908-879-5932, Hema Dutta,Ticket Chairperson at908-879-2047 or ArleneKryspin Lioness ClubPresident at 908-879-

8858.

(NAPSI)One in fivechildren in Americastruggle with hungera

problem that stops themfrom reaching their full

potential. In fact,according to Share OurStrength, children whoregularly struggle withhunger are less likely to

graduate from highschool and college.To help, TV personal-

ity and expert bakerDuff Goldman is team-ing up with PHILA-DELPHIA CreamCheese to offer tips onhow Americans can hosta successful bake sale tohelp end childhood

hunger through hisbiggest passion: baking.

Everyone can helpconnect children to themeals they desperatelyneed by hosting yourown bake sale as a funand delicious fundrais-ing opportunity, saysGoldman.

To host a bake sale forthe cause, register atbake.nokidhungry.org,select some of yourfavorite recipes and get

baking. By registeringwith No Kid Hungry,fundraisers will receivea bake sale tool kitfeaturing coupons and

products to help host a

successful bake sale,such as a coupon andcookbook from PHILA-DELPHIA CreamCheese.Goldmans Top Tips

for Hosting a SuccessfulBake SalePick Your Spot:

Choose a high-trafficlocation such as a sport-ing event, community

center or park to getmaximum foot trafficand visibility. Just besure to ask your localvenues for permission.Make More Dough:

Have a donation jar atyour table to bring inextra money. Youll be

pleasantly surprised athow many people

purchase items and alsodrop cash in the jar.Make em Mini: In

addition to full-sizedpies and cakes, createmini versions of yourfavorite desserts. Try

baking your favoritecheesecake or pie recipein muffin tins.Remember to Refresh:

Offer beverages, likelemonade or iced tea, inaddition to your bakedgoods to help washdown the tasty treats.For more, visit

bake.nokidhungry.org.

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