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The HackettstownBIDs 5th Annual St.Patricks Parade is on itsway! At 3:30pm onMarch 10th, the townwill be filled with spec-tators from thesurrounding area to

enjoy the biggest paradeof the year. CentenaryCollege President Dr.Barbara-Jayne Lewth-waite will be leading the

parade as the GrandMarshal.Dr. Barbara-Jayne

Lewthwaite was namedthe 12th President ofCentenary College onMay 15th, 2009, becom-ing only the secondwoman and secondformer faculty memberto hold the positionsince Centenarysfounding in 1867. Part

of the community formore than 25 years, she

brings to the post soundacademic credentials,strong educationalleadership skills andvaluable businessacumen. She has usedher academic back-ground to enhance theColleges mission:

providing a student-centered liberal artseducation with a careerfocus and a specialemphasis on communityservice.To get everyone in the

Celtic spirit, CentenaryStage Company ishaving two events priorSt. Patricks Day; Le

Vent Du Nord Celticinfluenced music fromIreland and Brittany on

February 9th and TheCripple of Inishmaan Irish comic theater at its

best. For more informa-tion, visit www.centenarystageco.orgIt is a pleasure that

Centenary College isable to collaborate withthe Hackettstown BIDfor this initiative, said

Nancy Paffendorf, Deanfor College and Com-munity Affairs at Cente-nary College. It is alsosuch an honor thatCentenarys President,Dr. Lewthwaite, will

serve as Grand Marshal.This is just one of manyinstances that theCollege has partnered

with the BID and all ofthe College administra-tion, myself included,

look forward to continu-ing our successfulrelationship in thefuture.The 5th Annual St.

Patricks Parade willbegin in front of BeaMcNally's Irish Pub andEatery (WashingtonStreet and GrandAvenue), marchingtoward Main Street,making a right hand turneastward toward Moun-tain Avenue. The routecontinues down Moun-tain Avenue to the gatesof the Union Cemetery

across from QuickChek.As with previous

parades look for Irish

bands, communitygroups, bagpipes,drums, Centenary

College clubs andgroups, horses, dancers,fire departments andrescue squads and,hometown favorites, theJunior and Senior Colo-nial Musketeers and theHackettstown Commu-nity Band.Any group or

individual interested inparticipating in theparade as a marcher,volunteer or sponsormay contact the BIDOffice, 207 Main Street,Hackettstown, at 908-850-5004. For more

information, visithackettstownbid.com oremail director@hackettstownbid.com

From January 24th to26th, the Blair AcademyPlayers will present fiveshort one-act playswritten by severalrenowned playwrights,including one developed

by Blair faculty emeri-

tus Steven Kampmann.Admission to the

7:30pm show is $5 fornon-Blair students and$10 for adults. The nightof comedy, which isintended for matureaudiences only, will take

place in BlairsArms t rong-Hipk insCenter for the Arts,located at 2 Park Streetin Blairstown.The title of the show

is New York, State ofMind: A Night of OneActs, and all of the

plays that well be

presenting deal with

New Yorkers giving andreceiving therapy tovarying degrees, saidEnglish and theaterteacher Micki KaplanMcMillian, who willdirect the plays withstudent director, juniorJulia Stadlinger. Theresult is a lot of laughsand crazinessno pun

intended!

Actors in the ensemblecast include seniorsAdam Berkman, MaddieMichaud, Claire Ryder,Brian Delaney, DannyKim and Ali Surdoval;

junior Abby Troy;sophomores ChelseaStarkman and DeanCorrado; and freshmanMike Park.

The night will begin

with Pillow Talk byJohn Pielmeier, in whichan unsuspecting coupletries marriage counsel-ing with an equallyunsuspecting- and-unstable-couple who arein practice together.

In the second perfor-mance, Fight Dreams

by Alison Weiss, ayoung woman seeksmental health by killingoff her imaginary

boyfriend.The third play is El

Depresso Espresso byLaura Cunningham, inwhich two severelydepressed young peopleseek treatment at ahospital where twodoctors offer an opiatefor the masses.The fourth play of the

evening will be Dr.

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Here is a list of notable

books and other itemsthat have been added tothe collection recently atthe Warren CountyLibrary:Shred: The Revolu-

tionary Diet: 6 Weeks 4Inches 2 Sizes, by Ian K.Smith. Game ofThrones: The CompleteSecond Season, fromHBO Studios. TheLanguage of Flowers: A

Novel, by VanessaDiffenbaugh. KindleFire HD For Dummies(For Dummies(Computer/Tech)), by

Nancy C. Muir. AARPNew American Diet:Lose Weight, LiveLonger, by John WhyteMD MPH. Do More,Spend Less: The NewSecrets of Living theGood Life for Less, byBrad Wilson. Big SkyRiver, by Linda LaelMiller. The Mediterra-nean Slow Cooker, byMichele Scicolone.

Neferet's Curse: AHouse of Night Novella,

by P. C. Cast. 2013Good Sam RV TravelGuide & Campground

Directory (Good SamsRv Travel Guide &Campground Direc-tory), by Good Sam.Wyoming Bride: ABitter Creek Novel, byJoan Johnston. Saturday

Night Widows: TheAdventures of SixFriends Remaking TheirLives, by BeckyAikman. Splintered, byA. G. Howard. Here,

There, Elsewhere:

Stories from the Road,by William Least-HeatMoon. Lincoln's Hun-dred Days: The Emanci-

pation Proclamation andthe War for the Union,

by Louis P. Masur.Cheer Up, Mouse!, byJed Henry. When a PetDies, by Fred Rogers.The First Muslim: TheStory of Muhammad, byLesley Hazleton. By theIowa Sea: A Memoir, byJoe Blair. Eslanda: TheLarge and Unconven-tional Life of Mrs. PaulRobeson, by Barbara

Ransby. StraightShooter: The Brad ParkStory, by Thom Sears.The Rebellious Life ofMrs. Rosa Parks, byJeanne Theoharis.Witness to History: TheLife of John Wheeler-Bennett, by VictoriaSchofield. Stock Invest-ing for Dummies, byPaul Mladjenovic. ASmall Town NearAuschwitz: Ordinary

Nazis and the Holocaust,by Mary Fulbrook.Eighty Days: Nellie Blyand Elizabeth Bisland's

History-Making RaceAround the World, byMatthew Goodman. OnAssignment With

National Geographic:The Inside Story ofLegendary Explorers,Photographers, andAdventurers, by MarkCollins Jenkins. Mates,Dates and MadMistakes, by CathyHopkins.

Hope Townshipsoftball, baseball andteeball registration isbeing held nowthrough January 25th.All forms need to bereturned to the munici-

pal building no laterthan 4pm on January25th. Late registrationswill not be accepted ifrosters are full. Formsare available online atHopeRec.com or at themunicipal building. Formore information, call908-459-4989.Registration for

children in Freling-huysen Township whowill enter kindergartenin September 2013 will

be held January 28thand 29th. To be eligiblefor kindergarten, a childmust be five years old

by October 1st, 2013.Forms are available for

pick up at the school

office, and printableforms are available atfrelinghuysenschool.orgunder the Main Officeand Transportation Tab.Parents should bring inor mail completedforms, a copy of theirchilds birth certificateand a written record ofimmunizations, alongwith proof of residency.A complete physical,done by the childs

physician, will be

required before Septem-ber. Call Mrs. Mostac-cio at 908-362-6319 formore information.If your child will be

five years old by Octo-ber 1st, 2013 and you

are a Hope Townshipresident, call HopeTownship School at908-459-4242 and yourchilds name will beput on a registrationlist. Your child is notofficially registereduntil all forms are com-

plete and submitted tothe main office.If your child will be

three or four years ofage on or before Octo-ber 1st, 2013, is toilettrained and you are aHope Townshipresident, call Hope

Township School at908-459-4242, ext. 221by February 28th ifyou are interested inregistering your childfor Pre K 3 or Pre K 4.If there are more than 15requests, names will be

put into a lottery forentry into the program.Congratulations to

the local Bucknell

University studentswho have made thedeans list for the2012-2013 fall semes-ter: Meghan E. Carroll,Phillipsburg; Erica N.Gaugler, Columbia;

Stephanie A.Hirlemann, SaddleRiver; Eric H. Hubey,Hackettstown; Kaitlin L.Marsh, Belvidere;Andrew T. Marvin,Columbia; and Tara A.Wilk, Washington.The Riverton Hotel

and Restaurant iscelebrating their 34thAnniversary! In honorof their anniversary, theMarkopoulos familyinvites you to enjoycomplimentary horsd'oeuvres with everydinner purchase for the

entire month of January.We love hearing fromyou! Send your birth-

days, anniversaries, andother info to:The PRESSPO Box 430

Blairstown, NJ 07825thepressnews@enter.netthepressnewsonline.com

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Influenza activitycontinues to increase inthe United States,according to the Centersfor Disease Control andPrevention (CDC), withmost of the country nowexperiencing high levelsof influenza-like-illness

(ILI) or the flu. The fluvirus is on the increaselocally as well, warnsthe Warren CountyPublic Health NursingAgency, which iscontinuing to offer fluvaccines at its offices inWashington Borough.Its not too late to get

your flu shot, saidWarren County HealthOfficer Pete Summers.Please do not delay.Contact Warren CountyPublic Health NursingAgency to scheduleyour flu shot today,

Summers added.All people six monthsof age and older should

be receiving the fluvaccine now. Even thosewith egg allergies areable to get the vaccineand encouraged to do so,according to the Advi-sory Committee ofImmunization Practice.Flu shots are available

by appointment from8:30am to 3:30pm,Monday through Friday,at the Warren CountyPublic Health NursingAgency, 162 E. Wash-

ington Ave., Washing-ton, NJ 07882. Pleasecall 908-689-6000 ext.

260 or 261 to scheduleyour appointment.According to the CDC,

younger children,people 65 and older,pregnant women andpeople with certainhealth condition suchas heart, lung or kidneydisease, or a weakenedimmune system can behit hard by seasonal

influenza.Flu can cause highfever and pneumonia,make existing medicalconditions worse, andcause diarrhea andseizures in children.Each year, thousands of

people die from influ-enza and even morerequire hospitalization,according to the CDC.If you are experiencing

flu-like symptomsplease contact yourprimary care provider.

Common signs andsymptoms of the flu

include:Fever or feelingfeverish/chills, although

it is important to notethat not everyone wilthflu will have a feverCoughSore throatRunny or stuffy noseMuscle or body achesHeadachesFatigue (very tired)Some people may have

vomiting and diarrhea,though this is more

common in childrenthan adults.There are a number of

ways to prevent the flusuch as getting vacci-nated, practicingfrequent hand washing,covering coughs andsneezes, and stayinghome if you are sick.Prevention is key! Do

not delay; get your fluvaccine today!Further information

about the flu vaccine isavailable under theWarren County HealthDepartments section of

the County website atwww.co.warren.nj.us/Healthdept/index.html.

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NW Wrestling: Janu-ary 23rd, 7pm. Hack-ettstown at NW.

North Warren Demo-cratic Club Meeting:January 23rd, 7:30pm.Meeting room of Cath-erine Dickson HofmanLibrary, 4 lambert Rd.,Blairstown. Guests arealways welcome &items are accepted forlocal food pantries.FMI, call Fred or CarolCook at 908-362-6808.

Enter the Haggis:

January 25th, 8:30pm.The Historic BlairstownTheatre, 30 Main St.,Blairstown. FMI &tickets, call 908-362-1399 or visit www.thehbt.com.

Kids Craft Day: Janu-ary 26th, 10am to 2pm.Warren Co. LibraryHeadquarters, 199 Hard-wick St., Belvidere.Kids of all ages arewelcome to stop by &make as many craft

projects as they wish tohelp use up the librarys

craft supplies before thelibrary moves to its newbuilding. FMI, call908-475-6322 or visitwarrenlib.org.

Red Mill MuseumVillage 50th Anniver-sary Photo ContestOpening: January26th, noon. Gallery 1,Red Mill MuseumAdmin. Building.Winning entries

announced prior toopening & acknowl-edged at April 28threception.

Winter Dance for 4ththru 6th GradeStudents: January26th, 7pm to 9pm. St.Judes Church, Blair-stown. Open to 4th thru6th grade students atBlairstown, Knowlton &Frelinghuysen Elemen-tary. $10 per student.Hosted by BlairstownYouth Basketball Assoc.

Live Music by theRobin Seidel Band:January 26th, 9pm.Post Time Pub, 25 MainSt., Blairstown. FMI,call 908-362-0007.

All You Can EatBreakfast: January27th, 7am to 11am.Franklin Twp. VFD, 372nd St., New Village.FMI, call 908-319-0379.

Farm to Fork Mid-Winter Celebration ofLocal Food & Farms--6 Course Gourmet

Dining & Wine TastingBenefit: January 27th,4pm. Andres Restau-rant & Bar, Newton.Seating is limited. Fortickets & registration,visit foodshedalliance.org, call 908-362-7967,or email info@foodshedalliance.org.

Blairstown Senior BusTrip: Sign Ups, Febru-ary 1st, 1pm at Town

Hall. All Blairstownresidents 55 & over arewelcome to see Bran-son 2013. FMI, callMickey: 908-362-8919.

Gypsy Wig & AbleHands: February 2nd,8pm. The HistoricBlairstown Theatre, 30Main St., Blairstown.FMI & tickets, call908-362-1399 or visitwww.thehbt.com.

Live Music by Push:February 2nd, 9pm.Post Time Pub, 25 Main

St., Blairstown. FMI,call 908-362-0007.

Water Gap SingersSpring ConcertRehearsals: Mondaysbeginning February4th, 7pm. Good Shep-herd Luther Church, 164Rt. 94 S. No auditionsreq. Faure Requiem &Thompsons Testamentof Freedom w/ orches-tra. FMI, visit watergapsingers.org or callJim at 973-927-9555.

Hammered Wire

Hearts, AdultBeginners JewelryWire Working: Febru-ary 7th, 2:30pm.Warren Co. LibraryHeadquarters, 199 Hard-wick St., Belvidere.Space is limited; pleaseregister. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org.

Chester Lioness ClubDinner Meeting:

February 7th, 6:30pm.Dr. Jeffrey Culbert Pres-ents The 10 Keys toLongevity. Communityresidents invited byreservation only. FMI,call Holly Simmenrothat 908-879-5932.

Art Assoc. in RoxburyMonthly Meeting &Annual MemberCritique: February7th, 7:15pm. RoxburySenior Ctr., 72 EylandAve., Succasunna. Bringfinished or unfinishedwork to be critiqued.

Guests welcome. FMI,call 973-398-6304.

Cheers to Chocolate,An Evening of Char-ity: February 8th, 7pmto 10pm. Hawke PointGolf Club. BenefitsHope for TomorrowChild & Family SupportCenter. Chocolates,desserts, fine wines,silent auction & prizeraffle. FMI, visit hopefortomorrowcenter.org.

Italian WeddingDinner Comedy Night

by NW Lions Club ofBlairstown: February9th, 7pm. KnowltonLions Club building(formerly KnowltonAmerican Legion), Rt.94, Columbia. Buffetdinner, dancing, wine,

beer, soda, BYOB. FMI& tickets, call Tony at908-797-7266, or Richat 908-362-8331.Proceeds benefit schol-arships & projects.

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(NAPSI)Theresgood news for those

looking for a way tobuild homes that arebeautiful, light-filled,green and can withstandsevere weather. A com-

pany is using propri-etary technology to

build architect-designed, precision-

built, environmentallyfriendly homes.As Hurricane Sandy

and other severe stormshave demonstratedrecently, it is in ahomeowners interest to

build a structure that canhandle all types of

extreme weather-hurricanes, blizzards,tornadoes and more.In this case, homes

made by a companycalled Blu Homes areengineered to withstandwind gusts of up to 110mphthis is the midrange of a category 3hurricaneand can becustom engineered towithstand wind loads ofup to 150 mphwellabove a category 4. Itshomes can also beoutfitted with high-

performance, hurricane-

resistant windows andare also designed to befire resistanta real

benefit in areas vulner-able to forest fire.What some may find

surprising is the build-ing material thats key tothe homesconstruction-structuralsteel framing. The com-

pany reports that itsstructures, which are allconstructed in its ownfactory, can be built in as

little as six months, frominitial design to finalmove-in date. This typeof building processeliminates weather

delays entirely. Thecompany also provides asuite of complete projectmanagement services,which it says willsimplify the home-

building process evenfurther.By visiting the

companys online 3-DConfigurator, a buyercan personalize and takea virtual tour of thehome before building.The builder believes thismakes it easier for ahome buyer to add roofdecks or other extras to

the design or to selectfinishes, colors, floorcoverings and fixtures.Home buyers can

select from eightdistinctive homedesigns, ranging fromsingle-level studios andcottages to two-story,four-bedroom homeswith light-filled livingrooms that feature 16-ft.windowed walls.After the home is built,

its shipped to the site

selected by thecustomer, where it islifted onto the founda-tion, unfolded andsealeda process that

typically takes four tosix weeks.The builder believes its

structures can be usedby individual homebuyers and buildingdevelopers in a numberof ways, including: As single-family

homes, vacation homesor cottages As accessory units to

an existing structure,such as master bedroom,home office, mediaroom, art studio, in-lawapartment, game roomor exercise studio

As a retirement home,providing independent

living for seniors andempty nestersAs faculty housing or

other buildings foreducational facilitiesand institutionsAs part of a green

housing developmentAs investment proper-

ties for spec builders.Solar ready and LEED

Silver certifiable uponleaving the factory,standard green featuresin the companys struc-tures include:recycled structural

steel framing

radiant heat flooringhigh R-value wallsandenergy-efficient appli-

ances. Plus, Blu Homescan achieve net zeroenergy status, EnergyStar rating, and higherLEED certificationswith the inclusion ofother available greenelements.We believe the most

sustainable thing we cando is build our homes tolast for generations,said Bill Haney, com-

pany founder and CEO.

Hello fellow readers,Tis months before

spring and all throughthe house, are seed andplant catalogues strewnall about. Oh thetemptation for ourgarden beds is so hardto resist, with visions ofcolorful and edible giftsdancing in our heads.But where to begin and

how do I choose, askedBridget of Bangor, PA,who wants to defytemptation to impulse orover buy.Im impressed with

your discipline Bridget,but if I may give you

permission for a bit of asplurge as drooling overcatalogues is an earnedright to delight with the

promise of garden workto come.But first take inventory

of what space you haveand improvementsyoud like to make.Hopefully youve keptnotes or have a sharp

pre-menopausalmemory (lucky you).

For those of us in thelater category, perhapsyour indulgence should

be a garden journal for

2013?Vegetable seed versusflower seed, bulb or

bare root buying arequite different. So thisweek well talk edibles.What do you eat themost of and what makesmore sense to buy asseeds rather than as afew starter plants comespring? Consider whatgrows just as welldirectly from seed ascompared to transplants.And what you plan tosequentially sow suchas beans, peas and

greens to prolong yourharvest.To me squash, cucum-

bers, pumpkins, melonsand root crops such ascarrots and beets are

just as well from seed asmother natures influ-ence soon catches up tostarter plants.And who needs more

than a few hot pepper orherb plants? Same may

be true of zucchini andcucumber, so sharingseeds is a great idea.Keep in mind, too, thatseeds can remain viable

for a few years.Throw in a splurge likeAdirondack Blue

potatoes with solidpurple flesh as Dennisfrom Blairstown plans

just for fun.Stay tuned for flowers

and happy seed buyingto all and to all a goodnight.Garden dilemmas?

Ask Mary at askmarystone@gmail.com

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(NAPSI)Theresgood news for petowners who want to taketheir pet along on theirnext trip.With more pets than

ever accompanying theirowners on vacation, agrowing number of

products are available tomake traveling easier for

pets and people.Here are some tips:For those traveling by

car, a versatile top-loading kennel like thePetmate 2-DoorKennel assembles easilyand provides a safe

place for small pets torest while en route toany destination.When bringing a small

dog or cat on a plane,remember that airlinesrequire each pet to becontained in a carrierthat meets specific crite-ria. For instance, theCurvations UnderseatTraveler was engineeredspecifically to fit into

tight spaces like theunderside of an airlineseat and provide ample

side and top ventilation.When planning a plane

trip with a large dog,remember to check withthe airline for individualkennel requirements andother important specifi-cations. The kennel youselect should followthese guidelines andcomply with thestandards of the Interna-tional Air TransportAssociation. One such

product, the VariKennel, is designed tooffer comfort and safety,and comes in multiplesizes that fit pets up to125 pounds.When hitting the road

with a large dog, its agood idea to use a

plastic kennel or barrierto keep the pet containedand out of the front seat,which causes distrac-tions and poses a safetyrisk to both the pet and

pet owner. And, a tubu-lar or wire pet barrier isdesigned to do just that.

It requires no tools toadjust and is easy toinstall and remove.

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Warren County willparticipate in the annualnationwide count ofhomeless individuals onJanuary 30th. The Pointin Time Count gives the

human services commu-nity an unduplicatedcount of our homeless

population and informa-tion about thoseindividuals who are atrisk of homelessness.This information

becomes a valuableplanning tool in devel-oping federal and localstrategies to end home-lessness.In conjunction with the

Point in Time Count,Warren County will holdProject HomelessConnect at Saint Philip

and Saint James MercyHall in Phillipsburg, NJand at the United Meth-odist Church in Wash-ington, NJ on January30th from 10am to 4pm.In the event of severe

weather, Project Home-less Connect will take

place on February 1st atthe same time andlocations. Informationregarding any changesin the schedule will be

posted on the WarrenCounty Department ofHuman Services mainnumber: 908-475-6080.

Project HomelessConnect is a one-day,one-stop event in whichthe community comestogether to help thosemost in need. Individu-als experiencing home-lessness, or at risk ofhomelessness, are ableto receive a variety ofservices such as infor-mation on housing,emergency socialservice benefits, legalservices, substance

abuse, mental health,medical services andemployment. In addi-tion, lunch will beserved, flu shots andhaircuts will be offeredand donated wintercoats will be available.

Event coordinators planto reach out to morecommunity members inneed of services in aneffort to prevent home-lessness.The Project Homeless

Connect event is a truecommunity effort

planned and executedthrough the WarrenCounty Department ofHuman Services Hous-ing Committee. Mem-

bers of the planningcommittee includeCatholic Charities,

NORWESCAP Food

Bank, Family Promise,Warren County Divisionof Temporary Assis-tance and SocialServices, Easter Seals,Operation Chill Out,United Way of Northern

New Jersey, DomesticAbuse and SexualAssault Crisis Servicesand others.For more information

on the Point in TimeCount and ProjectHomeless Connect,

please contact theWarren County Depart-ment of Human Servicesat 908-475-6080.Volunteers are needed

on Wednesday, January30th, to help during theannual Project Home-

less Connect. Volunteersare needed during thehours of 9am and 3pmfor event set-up andclean-up, assistancewith food and clothingdistribution, and more.Advance training may

be required for certainduties. Spanish inter-

preters are also needed.

Volunteers will beassigned to one of thefollowing locations:Saint Philip & Saint

James Church, MercyHall, 430 South Main

Street in PhillipsburgUnited MethodistChurch, 116 E. Wash-ington Avenue in Wash-ingtonTo volunteer at Project

Homeless Connect,email Anna.Hockenbury@UnitedWayNNJ.orgor call 908-835-3550.United Way of North-

ern NJ is a nonprofitorganization working toimprove peoples livesand strengthen commu-nities by focusing oneducation, 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.

The Water Gap Sing-ers, under the directionof John Arnedt, will

begin rehearsals for theirspring concert onMonday, February 4th at7pm at The Good Shep-herd Lutheran Church ofBlairstown, 164 Rt. 94South (next to A&Pshopping plaza). Theyare partially funded by

the Warren CountyCultural and HeritageCommission.New members arewelcome at all voicelevels and no auditionsare required, only theability to match pitches.The spring concert will

conclude the Water GapSingers 29th season ofentertaining the Sussexand Warren County areawith their wide varietyof musical styles. Theyare often described asthe amateur choruswith the professional

sound.The spring concert willbe comprised of twomajor works, both withorchestral accompani-ment. The first work isGabriel FauresRequiem, one of themost sublime pieces ofits kind. It consists ofrich harmonies andtranscendent melodiesthat capture the etherealand eternal nature of arequiem mass.

The second work willbe Randall ThompsonsThe Testament of Free-dom based on thefollowing texts: A Sum-mary View of the Rightsof British America(1774), Declaration ofCauses and Necessity ofTaking up Arms (July6th, 1775) and Letter toJohn Adams, Monticello

(September 12th, 1821).This four-movementwork was composed inhonor of the 200th anni-versary of the birth ofThomas Jefferson, theauthor or the texts. Itwas performed by SergeKoussevitzky at Carn-egie Hall in 1945 uponthe news of PresidentRoosevelts death. TheTestament of Freedom isa powerful reminder ofwhy Americans reverefreedom and will fight tothe death to preserve it.These two works,

though radicallycontrasted with oneanother, will produce anextraordinary listeningexperience for bothsinger and listener alike.The concert will take

place on Sunday, May19th at 4pm at GoodShepherd LutheranChurch.For more information,

call Jim Mell at 973-927-9555 or visit www.watergapsingers.org.

(NAPSI)Theresgood news for those atrisk of catching the flu.There are simple stepsyou can take to help tokeep yourself and yourfamily healthier.Flu season has arrived

and experts are report-ing a more active assaultthan last year from the

potentially deadlyillness. The flu isresponsible for approxi-mately 200,000 hospi-talizations and 25,000deaths in the U.S. each

year, yet only 46 percentof Americans get flushots.Dr. Alfred Damus,

medical advisor forPrescribeWellness AMillion More Flu ShotInitiative, recommendssix important tips tokeep yourself and yourfamily safe and healthythis flu season:Get a flu shot. This

simple and effectiveyearly practice dramati-cally decreases yourchances of getting theflu.

Cover mouth and nose

when you cough andsneeze. Teaching youngchildren to cover theirmouths and noses withtheir elbows instead oftheir hands can help

prevent spreading cold

or flu.Wash your hands

frequently while travel-ing, carrying moisttowelettes or handsanitizer. The easiestway to catch the flu is

by touching your eyes,nose or mouth aftercoming into contactwith the virus.Disinfect your kitchen

and bathroom sinks,trash cans, doorknobsand bathtub and showerfaucets regularly. Theseare some of the germiest

places in your house.

Stay hydrated. Carry a

water bottle and try toavoid caffeine when

possible.Stay rested and avoid

stress. Get at least eighthours of sleep eachnight and avoid stressful

situations that can loweryour immune system.Working with pharma-

cies across the country,A Million More is anational populationhealth initiative aimedat improving awarenessand education in theareas of preventivehealth. Each quarter AMillion More focuseson core personal prac-tice areas such as immu-nizations, heart health,and other screenings to

prevent the onset ofdisease.

For example, its

campaign in the fall of2012 helped pharma-cists motivate their

patients to get a flu shot.The initiative is also

giving away a chance towin a million dollars,

bicycles and otherprizes to flu shot recipi-ents who check in at

participating pharma-cies around the country.For more information

on the initiative, visitamillionmore.com.

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Bobby by StevenKampmann, whichinvolves an ex-hippiewho offers unconven-tional therapy in anunconventional location

while fighting his ownformer demons.And the final play of

the evening will bePlease Have a Seat andSomeone Will Be withYou Shortly by GarthWingfield, in which ayoung man and womanexplore possibilitieswhile sitting in the wait-ing room of their respec-tive therapists.For more information

and tickets, contactMicki Kaplan McMil-lian at mcmilm@

blair.edu.

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In response to the letterabove:

What a nice letter fromRobert Brandt. I am sohappy to see support. Ihave received positivesupport from manyconcerned citizens andwould love to have

more. With many handsthe work is light. Ifanyone has interest tohelp and/or support inany way, please send mea letter:Wynona Longe

In response to theLetter to the Editor in

the January 2nd, 2013edition of The PRESS:

This evening my fatherhanded me a copy of thelocal newspaper, "ThePRESS," and said,"Bob, look at this letterto the editor, it soundsust like you."I am a retired carpenter.

I lived and worked onthe east end of LongIsland for almost 30years. I worked onhouses and mansions.Moldings and trim weremy specialty. I recently

became a resident ofBlairstown and maybe Ican be of some help withhelping this beautifulold place stay beautiful.Early last summer after

I took a walk throughBlairstown, I wrote a

letter to the town fathersstating my concern thatthe charming townsstunning architechurewas collapsing on itself.As a builder, I am moreaware than most of thetime and expense ofrestoring an old struc-ture. If you destroy one,all the history, all the

beauty, all the charm isgone forever.My letter never made it

to the mail. I'm brandnew in town, I don't

know anything about thetown budget, I don'teven know "who runsthe place!" I figured myletter would immedi-ately be recycled.All my concerns were

almost exactly as yours,Wynona, in the letter tothe editor. I'd like tohelp if I can.Sincerely ,Robert A. BrandtBlairstown

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FREE Filing Cabinets:Call 908-362-7703. (1/5)

For Sale: Collectibles.Baby Grand Piano: $600.Ceramic Elephant Buffy:$125. Call 908-362-7703.(1/5)

For Sale: Hickory ChairCo. wedgewood bluecamelback sofa, exc.cond., recovered 2 yrs.ago, new cushion,mahogany, 86 long, 33deep, 35 high, $300; GEWhite Manual Defrost,model FH15S, no interior

light, 14.8 cu. ft., 35 H, 461/8 W, 29.5 cabinetdepth, 59.5 H w/ lip open,$250; Broyhill BrysonCurio Cabinet, 1 yr. old,exc. cond., current retail$1399.99 new, interiorlight, 3 shelves, 2 drawers,$800. All lightly used bysenior citizen. Call 908-303-6900. (3/5)

For Sale: GE DishwaherGLD 2800T05BB, black,used twice, perfect cond.,$200 OBO; GE Elec.Range, JBP66BBWH,B&W, great cond., $450

OBO. Call 609-709-5658.(3/5)

2012 Blue Honda CivicLX: 4k mi. $16,500. Call908-362-7703. (1/5)

Tractor w/ Huskie Cart:$1100. Call 908-362-7703.

(1/5)

2000 Pontiac Sunfire: tancolor, excellent condition,79k miles. $2,200. Call610-391-9066. (5/5)

1996 Jeep Grand Chero-kee 4x4: 4.0 auto, 193kmiles, forest green,Kenwood stereo, clean,nice jeep, garage kept.$2,100 or best offer. Call610-674-7721 or 484-544-9753, anytime. (5/5)

Four Snowtires on AlloyRims: light wear. Blizzaks

R17. $100. Call 908-459-5280. (5/5)

Moving Sale: BoshWasher/Dryer Set, 5 pc.Kincaid Oak BR Set, Tools(chop saw, nail gun w/

compressor, etc.), FramedDuck Paintings & MuchMore! Call Sandy for appt.at 908-399-3842. (9/10)

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United Way of North-ern New Jersey ismaking it easy for arearesidents to followthrough on well-meaning New Yearsresolutions to volunteer

in the local communityin 2013.Beginning this month

and throughout the year,United Way will offerfree mentor trainingsessions across theregion. Participants cansign up now for classesto be held in Morris,

North Essex, Sussexand Warren counties.In recognition of Janu-

ary as National Mentor-ing Month, United Wayis recharging its recruit-ment campaign to train300 new mentors acrossthe region by June. Atotal of 120 new mentors

have completed UnitedWays free mentor train-ing since United Waylaunched its goal inmid-May 2012 follow-ing the United WayPublic Officials Forum.Participants tell us the

training changes theirlives, said United WayMentor Center DirectorMary Emilius. Theskills attained can be

applied to every aspectof your life, both person-ally and professionally.The United Way

Mentor Trainingprogram is recognizednationally as a model

program for preparingeffective and committed

mentors. It equipsindividuals with thefundamentals of mentor-

ing and can be used tolearn the skills needed to

provide youth, profes-sional, and financialmentoring. The programcovers the roles andresponsibilities of beinga mentor, how to help anindividual set and

achieve goals, andshares effective commu-nication and problem-

solving techniques.United Ways efforts to

boost the ranks of a localmentoring corps are tiedto United WayWorldwides national

pledge to recruit 1

million mentors. Bothare in conjunction withFirst Lady MichelleObamas CorporateMentoring Challengewhich rallies U.S. com-

panies to launch orexpand mentoring

programs.Being a mentor and

helping someoneachieve his or her poten-tial is one of the bestways to have a positiveand lasting contributionin our community,Emilius said.For more information

or to sign up for the nexttraining class, visitwww.UnitedWayNNJ.

org/MentorCenter.United Way of North-

ern New Jersey is anonprofit 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 tomorrowthroughout Morris,

North Essex, Somerset,Sussex, and Warrencounties.

The Sussex CountyArts and Heritage Coun-cil presents a call toartists for the upcomingexhibit What Color AreHue? You may enteryour works of art relatedto this theme, in anymedium, if you are amember. Non-memberswho become members

before the show can alsoenter their art.Do you crave bolds,

pastels, monotones orblack, whites and grays?Skin tones and patterns,

animals and plants?

Lifelike colors, supercharged high definition,exaggerations ordelicate suggestions?Harmony or clashes?Pure hues or toned down

shades. Bright sun glare

or shadowed? Respondto color in your ownunique and colorfulway!Artistic interpretations

related to color can be so

open-ended, they shouldresult in a diverse andexciting exhibit, whichwill run from February16th through March2nd. The opening recep-tion for What ColorAre Hue? will be heldon February 16th from4pm to 6pm at theSCAHC gallery/office

located at 133 SpringStreet, Newton.Prospectus and

member enrollment canbe found online at www.scahc.org.

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(NAPSI)When theweather outside isfrightful, a little advance

preparation will take thescare out.A few preventive

vehicle maintenancesteps can help keep youfrom being stranded insevere weather:

Check the battery andcharging system foroptimum performance.Cold weather is hard on

batteries.Clean, flush and put

new antifreeze in thecooling system. As ageneral rule of thumb,this should be doneevery two years.Make sure heaters,

defrosters and wiperswork properly. Considerwinter wiper blades anduse cold-weather washerfluid. Typically, wiper

blades should be

replaced every sixmonths.If youre due for a

tune-up, have it donesoon. Cold weathermagnifies existing prob-lems such as pings, hardstarts, sluggish perfor-mance and rough idling.Check the tire tread

depth and tire pressure.If youll be driving insnow and ice, considerspecial tires designed togrip slick roads. Duringcold weather, check tire

pressure weekly.Check the brakes. The

braking system is thevehicles most importantsafety component.

Inspect the exhaustsystem for carbon mon-oxide leaks, which can

be especially dangerousif youll be driving withthe windows closed.Check to see that

exterior and interiorlights work and head-lights are properly

aimed.Be diligent aboutchanging the oil atrecommended intervalsas dirty oil can spelltrouble. Consider chang-ing to winter weightoil. Check the fuel, airand transmission filtersat the same time.Keep the gas tank at

least half full at all timesto decrease the chancesof moisture forming inthe gas lines and possi-

bly freezing.Check the tire pressure

of the spare in the trunk.

Stock an emergency kitwith an ice scraper andsnow brush, jumpercables, flashlight, flares,

blanket, extra clothes,candles, matches,

bottled water, dry foodsnacks and neededmedication.Thats the advice from

the experts at the CarCare Council, the sourceof information for theBe Car Care Awareconsumer educationcampaign promoting the

benefits of regularvehicle care, mainte-

nance and repair..For more information,visit www.carcare.org.

( N A P S I ) S e l l i n gyour car yourself may be

easier-and more finan-cially rewarding-thanyou realize. Here aresome tips: Come Clean. Start by

throwing away all trashand removing all

personal items from thevehicle. Some believethat having the cardetailed before you list itis an investment that can

pay off at sale time. Check it Out. Have a

trusted mechanic inspectyour car. Themechanics analysis andfeedback can help you

develop a negotiatingstrategy, particularly ifthere are parts of the carin need of repair. The Right Price.

Setting the right pricefor your car is key. Set ittoo high and you wastetime-too low and youlose money. Fortunately,you can refer to theKelly Blue Book todetermine the cars

value.Sellers can also

purchase the CarfaxUnlimited For Sale ByOwner package. It

provides interestedbuyers with the detailedCarfax history of yourvehicle.To learn more, visit

www.carfax.com.

(NAPSI)Drivers andpassengers generallyassume the airbags in acar will work properly.However, when it comesto used vehicles, thatmay not be the case.The federal govern-

ment announced that upto 250,000 counterfeitairbags may have beenused to replace deployedunits. These faultyairbags may explode ornot deploy at all in theevent of a collision.To protect yourself,

here are a few tips:Turn on the ignition.

The airbag indicatorlight should appearmomentarily and thengo out. If the indicatorlight remains on orflashes, this may

indicate a problem withthe airbag system.Get the Carfax Vehicle

History Report. Thereport may includesalvage or junk titles andaccident indicators.To learn more, visit

www.carfax.com.

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