By Doreen Rutherford“Wow,” was my first

thought when I finished my weekend stay at the Inn at Pocono Manor in Pocono Manor, PA. This inn is listed on the

National Registry of Historic Places, is a National Historic District and has been welcoming guests for more than 100 years. Founded by the Quak-

ers in 1900, this tract of land on the crest of Little Pocono Mountain spans 3000 acres. The manor is undergo-

ing major restorations and is extremely hospi-table and comfortable. All of the work being done is tasteful and does not interfere with your stay at all.The historic Quaker

homes that can be seen as you drive into the property are very special and have graced the contents of many major magazines. They are full of history and char-acter as well as the manor.The main manor has

237 rooms, 19 meeting and banquet rooms, a full service restaurant, lounge with happy hour specials and entertain-ment, an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness room, gift shop and arcade – even their own post office!There is plenty for

everyone to do, child or adult. Onsite activities are so numerous, I was amazed to see cross country skiing, dog sledding, ice skating,

snowshoeing and snow-mobiling to name the winter sports. But summer time offers badminton, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, ping pong, ATV rentals and tours, horseback riding, horse drawn carriage rides, archery, Orvis-approved rod and gun club, hiking, biking, Segway rentals, driving range and pro shop, 36 holes of championship golf and fly fishing. This is a really large

list of activities to choose from, so if you don’t know what you want to do, the spot for you is at their state of the art Laurel Spa. They are a professional spa with gracious services rang-ing from facials, massages, manicures and pedicures, to signa-ture treatments, such as their chocolate full body wrap, salt scrub or steam room.Services are for both

men and women, and they cater to groups, as

well.When I went to the

Laurel Spa I had the one-hour, deep tissue massage, and it was the best. The facility is elegant with extensive attention paid to your comfort and needs. During my stay, the

dining and entertain-ment at the Manor was exceptional. In the morning, I was so happy to see an elegant dining room that serves a full breakfast buffet fit for a queen, and then was able to experience at night the Lamplighter Lounge with full bar and entertainment.There are several other

outlets for food and beverage on property, as well. After dinner, I enjoyed a carriage ride around the grounds and was able to see the beau-tiful golf course and historic Quaker homes.As for activites, I tried

my hand at skeet shoot-ing. Now, this is not my regular activity, but they

The Review: The Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor, PA

Community Service Garden Created by Warren County’s 4-H Gardening Club

Readers are in for an entertaining ride as author Scott Honey brings them “Not Exactly the Finest Kind.” Made available through Xlibris, this novel will take them on a rollercoaster of emo-tions, adventure, suspense and mystery. More than two decades

following his fifteen seconds of fame, former 1980s rock star Steve Finney now entertains in the Florida Keys as a part-time lounge act and full-time bartender. Old friends drag Steve out of the tropical hideout back up to his old home state of Maine for, of all things, a high school reunion and a funeral. But then, the inevitable

trip back in time and his hometown takes a strange turn when ancient aliens, angels, and ghosts from the past and present try to guide Steve on and off the path. Joining the former

rocker’s coming-of-age journey are some equally confused old friends: the restaurant manager who hates people, a medium who chaotically misinterprets the latest “cause” he is involved with and the voices he hears, and another buddy whose family is dying off like an endangered species. All of these events

Mayhem Ensues in“Not Exactly the Finest Kind”

New book takes readers through a rollercoasterof exciting events, emotions, twisted humor,suspense, danger, debauchery and mystery.

come to a head during another summer in the small tourist trap town of Acorn Bay, Maine. Adding more hilarity to this tale is thirty-eight-pound talking lobster and a dog that’s actually smarter than he looks. Will Steve reclaim his

past glory or just figure out a way to be happy? Can’t everyone just get along? The answers await as readers browse through the pages. Authot Scott Honey

grew up and lived for over three decades on the mid coast area of Maine. He now lives in New Jersey with his wife, two young children, dog, and evil cat.For more information

on “Not Exactly the Finest Kind,” visit www. scotthoney.com. Contact the author at dogfound4 @gmail.com or via Facebook, at www. facebook.com/readscotth

took me in and showedme the ropes. I yelled pull and shot until I soonlearned it was not anemerging talent of mine. I rendered my arms tothe next person and got to watch how it wasreally done. However, itwas a lot of fun to dosomething new.The horseback rides

were well organized and had some of the finestdude riding horses I have seen. The Inn at Pocono

Manor caters toweddings and family reunions, as well asconferences and evenromantic weekendescapes.This is a great place to

stay and I would highlyrecommend it to anyone.It is a short drive up to the Poconos from Blair-stown and relaxationand fun will be found byall who choose to go to The Inn at PoconoManor. For details, visitwww.poconomanor.comor call 800-233-8150.

A partnership between the 4-H Green Mean Growing Machines organic gardening club, Annies Inc., The Perfect Christmas Tree Farm in Lopatcong Township,

and the NORWESCAP food bank in Phillips-burg has resulted in the creation of this 4-H club's community service garden to provide organic produce

to the area's needy fami-lies. Annie Inc., maker of natural and organic foods, has generously provided a $250.00 grant to the 4-H Green Mean Growing Machines organic gardening club through their "Grants for Gardens" program. Annies Inc. offers dona-tions to community gardens, school gardens and other educational

programs that connect children directly to gardening. The Green Mean

Growing Machines bought gardening tools, plants, fencing (to keep out tempted critters) and other needed supplies to grow the garden organi-cally. All the organic produce will be donated to the local NORWES-CAP food bank who then distributes the food

to local pantries to provide to needy fami-lies. In addition to the fund-

ing from Annie's Inc, the community garden could not have been possible without the donation of a garden plot by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis of the Perfect Christmas Tree Farm, located off of Route 22 in Lopatcong Township. With the assistance of

these organizations, the 4-H Green Mean Grow-ing Machines has the opportunity to put their organic gardening prac-tices to work and help those in need as well.If you’d like more

information about local volunteer opportunities or joining 4-H, contact Warren County 4-H Agent Alayne Torretta at 908-475-6502, or visit www.nj4h.rutgers.edu.

Michael Ventura of Columbia, NJ was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Michael is a marketing & profes-

sional sales major. He was also selected to the Little East Conference All-Academic Team as a student-athlete in men's lacrosse based on his academic and athletic standing.

We would like to wish Jim Rasmussen a very Happy Birthday. He will be celebrating on July 15th. Have a fantastic day, Uncle Jimmy!A Workshop to build

the Mouse Robot will be part of the program sponsored by the Blairstown Library on August 1st through 3rd. It is being held at the Blairstown Library, 4 Lambert Road, from 9am to 2pm. The workshop is designed for kids seven to 12 years old. The Mouse has electronic sensors and will go where you want it to go. It will move along walls and

corners. It can even maneuver through a maze. The Mouse Robot is yours to keep. The children will learn about gears, sensors, circuit boards, electronic components and much more. They will design and build other robots as part of this workshop. This is all part of robotics technology, the wave of the future. Call 908-362-8335 for details.

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The following is a list of books recently added to the Warren County Library collection.Non-Fiction: 'Social

Security, Medicare & Government Pensions': Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits by Joseph Matthews Attorney; Green Careers For Dum-mies by Carol McClel-land.Adult Fiction: Bone

Crossed by Patricia Briggs; On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers; A Fire Upon The Deep by Vernor Vinge.Health, Mind & Body:Live a Little!: Breaking

the Rules Won't Break Your Health by Susan M. Love;Children's Books:

Water for Everyone, by Sarah Levete; Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter; Global Warming and the Dinosaurs: Fossil Discoveries at the Poles by Caroline Arnold.Fiction: A Connecticut

Yankee by Mark Twain; Good To a Fault: A Novel by Marina Endi-cott; Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich; Last Gunfighter: Winter Kill by William W. John-stone.

Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, Inc. (CPRWC) has an extensive infor-mation resource center offering a variety of free materials to the general public. They offer brochures, pamphlets, DVDs, CDs, videos, and books. There is a small deposit required for DVDs, CDs, videos & books for non-schools, and will be refunded upon return to CPRWC. The materials address

issues of substance abuse prevention, tobacco cessation, parenting, driving safety, bullying, internet safety,

Every third and fourth Friday, all summer long, The Gazebo Concert Series will be presented by The Catherine Dick-son Hofman Library Trustee Association.Concerts will take

place from 6pm to 8pm, rain or shine, at the gazebo on 4 Lambert Road in Blairstown. Bring a blanket, chair or picnic.The concert schedule is

as follows:July 15th: Banana

Moon Pie, A Musical

Catherine Dickson HofmanLibrary Trustee Assoc. Presents

The Gazebo Concert SeriesTreat for Children!July 22nd: Mike

Esposito: Vintage Blues, Country, & Blue Grass.August 19th: Mr. Jazz

Jams with Friends, Alex Desrivieres and local jazz artists.August 26th: Sycamore

Banjos Banjo Band, Olde Tyme Family Music.Sept. 16th: Brother

Flower, Folk, Rock, and Original Music.Sept. 23rd: Water Gap

Banjo Band, Celebratory Americana Music.

CPRWC Offers Free Resourcesmilitary and veteran resources, mental health, general health and other topics. They also have brochures on local treat-ment centers and com-munity organizations. Include CPRWC as a

source for your summer reading and stop by to check out a DVD or CD today.For more information,

contact CPRWC at 20 West Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. Call 908-835-1800, send a fax to 908-835-9021, email info@ cprwc.com or visit CPRWC online at www.community preventionresources.org

Blairstown Recreation Department is offering Cooking Camp for Kids in grades Pre-first through 4th starting Monday, August 1st through Thursday, August 4th at Blairstown Elementary School Cafeteria. Camp will be held from 11am to 1pm. The “chefs” will learn

to make a variety of pizzas, from New York style to Chicago, from thin crust to stuffed crust. The fee is $90 for

residents and $99 for non-residents.The Yoga Adventure

Camp offered by Blair-stown Recreation is open to boys and girls ages five through 11. Chil-dren will learn the benefits of Yoga through stories, games, art, and

Blairstown Rec. Dept. Offers Cooking, Yoga and Chess for Kidslots of music. Yoga Adventure Camp is Monday through Friday, July 18th through 22nd at Givens Belet. Camp for children ages five through seven will be held from 9:30am to 10:30am, and ages eight through 11 from 10:45am to 11:45am. The fee is $55 for residents and $65 for non-residents. Chess for Children is a

five-day mini-camp that will offer a beginners and intermediate level for boys and girls grades one through six starting Monday, July 18th thorugh Friday, July 22nd from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Blairstown Elementary School Library. There will be a chess

tournament which will

culminate on the last day of camp. The fee is $55 for residents and $65 for non-residents.Registration for all

camps is accepted at the recreation Office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am to 1:30pm.

A team from Project Self-Sufficiency spent a recent Sunday morning with more than 7,400 dedicated individuals at the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure®, a 5K Race/Walk at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. The event raised more than $1.4 million for breast cancer education and research. Accord-

ing to Komen, 75 percent of net funds raised this year will provide critical educa-tion, screening and treat-ment services for unin-sured and underinsured women. The remaining 25 percent will support research to find a cure.“Project Self-

Sufficiency is proud to participate in the effort to raise funds and awareness in the fight

against breast cancer, and to celebrate those individuals who have survived breast cancer,” said Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Direc-tor of Project Self-Sufficiency about the agency’s participation in the event. “This year, we were able to meet our team goal of $2,000, and we were proud to continue the support.”Since its inception in

1997, Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® North Jersey has awarded $11.3 million to local breast health organiza-

tions in northern New Jersey, with $5.1 million contributed to research projects on the national level. Project Self-Sufficiency is partnering with the Sussex County Breast Health Task Force to increase aware-ness of the necessity of mammograms in the prevention of breast cancer. The “Mammo-grams Save Lives” program is funded through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® North Jersey, along with support from Intercar Mercedes Benz, Sussex Honda and the New Jersey Herald. As part of its Breast Health Program, the agency also provides free mam-mograms to women over the age of 40 who are uninsured or under-insured. Free mammo-grams will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency in October, 2011.To register for a free

mammogram, or for more information about Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.Project Self-

Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedi-cated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey.

Members of Team Project Self-Sufficiency/Sussex County prepare to participate in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® for Breast Cancer at Essex County South Mountain Recreational Com-plex.

Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the 2010-11 spring semester.A student must earn a

grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale

The Hope Township Board of Education and Leadership Team created and instituted a quarterly recognition program this school year for staff members who contribute to the learn-ing environment, have outstanding develop-ment /implementation of a lesson/unit, have exceptional use of technology or differenti-ated instructional strate-gies, develop and host a special activity.Mrs. Susan Watters

was slected for the fourth marking period of 2010-2011, and Mrs. Susan Martino was slected for the third marking period.Mrs. Susan Watters,

Assistant Board Secre-tary at Hope School, was nominated and chosen

Susan Watters and Susan Martino Selectedfor Special Recognition at Hope School

Stefanie Hatch and Kaitlin MarchNamed to Bucknell University Dean’s List

for her excellent work in the Business Office, often staying late to complete work and assisting the Child Study Team and Principal with special projects. Mrs. Watters has an unwaver-ing, positive style with the faculty and staff, and her contributions and the dedication to the district operations are appreci-ated.Outside of the Business

Office, Mrs. Watters enjoys riding her motor-cycle, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her husband, family and friends.Mrs. Susan Martino

was nominated and chosen for her notable work as the Technology Coordinator and Media Specialist. Mrs. Martino supports students and

staff in Technology and its use in the classroom. She was instrumental in “Skyping” her brother, who was stationed in Afghanistan, so that the students could commu-nicate with him during history lessons.As Tech Coordinator,

Mrs. Martino is always available to faculty and staff for troubleshooting any technology ques-tions!Apart from the class-

room, Mrs. Martino enjoys reading, biking, kayaking, and spending time with her family.The Board of Educa-

tion and Administration recognized Mrs. Watters and Mrs. Martino at the June 21st BOE meeting with certificates of appreciation and gift certificates.

of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.Among those named to

the dean’s list are Stephanie L. Hatch of Phillipsburg, and Kaitlin L. March of Belvidere.Stefanie is the daughter

of Stephen and Paula

Hatch of Phillipsburg, and a 2007 graduate of Phillipsburg High School.Kaitlin is the daughter

of Tracy and Brenda March of Belvidere, and a 2010 graduate of Belvidere High School.

The GREEN Summerfest at Vasa Park Features NJ Bands Two days of incredible

music, kids activities, "green" vendors and fabulous food is what's on tap when the first annual GREEN Sum-merfest takes place at Vasa Park in Mount Olive on August 13th and 14th. All for free! GREEN Summerfest, a 2-day "open air" music festival, features many of New Jersey's best bands and performers and will be held in Budd Lake at the beautiful tree-lined Vasa Park, conveniently located just off of Route 46 and minutes away from Route 80 (Exit 26). This mainstream event

brings an infusion of green ideas by showcas-ing eco-friendly compa-nies, green products, services, ideas and networks. A special emphasis

will be on natural and holistic products and services. Proceeds from this event will go to benefit Mt. Olive

Recreation. Admission is free, parking is $5.

Along with the green theme there will be an arts & crafts section, natural foods, delicious festival foods and a beer & wine garden. Among the many

musical acts scheduled to play are Weathered Sol, Quimby Mountain Band, Kathy Moser, Tony Christopher, Standing Down, HuDost, Stone Flower, Joshua Van Ness and Emily Barnes. Another highlight of this event will be fun and enter-taining green shows directed towards children that will intro-duce them to living a greener life style and teaching them to be en- vironmentally friendly. The kids' shows will

begin at the event open-ing each day and includes performances by musical groups

Starfish and Baze & His Silly Friends. An addedfeature on Saturdaymorning is the Grand Falloons, a fun kids show that teaches litter abatement & green living. The Kids Traveling

Shindig, a specialsection with kiddierides, bounces, clowns, face painting and kid-oriented entertainment, will be open throughoutthe event. JC Promo-tions, Inc., coordinators of the GREEN Summer-fest are leading produc-ers of a wide variety of events throughout New Jersey. They promote Street

Fairs & Festivals, Arts & Crafts Shows, Music Festivals, Flea Market &Collectible Shows and the BIG Swap Bonanza(a giant garage and tagsale) as fundraisers forover 75 different organi-zations. There is an open-

invitation to all localcivic/non-profit organi-zations to participate as an exhibitor in theGREEN Summerfest. There will be a separate

area called the "Commu-nity Square" whereorganizations can getinvolved in the festival, promote their group/club or an upcom-ing event they have planned, recruit newmembers and more. The fee is waved for

any civic group that will participate by bringingan eco-friendly exhibit or demonstration, an interactive display orsomething fun for thekids to enjoy. Just comeup with an activity, adraw or an attraction that will complement theevent. If you would like additional informationon the event, visitjcpromotions.info.

(NAPSI)—One of the best times to help your child reach his or her learning potential may be during school breaks.Education Specialist

Dr. Mary Mokris offers the following tips to help boost children’s learning during breaks:•Expand their horizons.

Day trips to zoos and museums offer the opportunity for kids to learn more about the world around them and to discover new inter-ests.•Interact with nature.

Take children for a walk in the woods or on a trip to the beach. Take pictures of plants and animals you see and later identify them and learn about their habits. Collect seashells and research their origins. Nature walks also provide an opportunity to learn to use a compass and calculate distance.

School Breaks OfferLearning Opportunities

•Visit the library. Read-ing helps even the youngest children develop a sense of the rhythm and pattern of language. Reading aloud builds listening skills. Be sure to talk about what you are reading and answer any ques-tions your child may have.•Enroll your child in an

enrichment program. Students develop at their own pace, progressing according to their achievement and not by age or grade. Once solid math and reading skills are mastered, students begin to advance and solve materials above their grade level in school. Even 30 minutes of this type of work every day allows children to nurture their critical thinking and comprehension skills. For more information,

visit www.kumon.com.

The Evangelical Free Church of Blairstown will have free Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 25th through Friday, July 29th, from 9am to noon. VBS will be offered to children ages 4 years through sixth grade.The theme this year is

"Son Surf Beach Bash."

Activities include: Bibleexploration, songs, crafts, games and snacks.There will also be a

Mom's class with nurs-ery provided.To register your child,

call the church at 908-362-8979. The church is located next to NorthWarren Regional High School.

The Blairstown Busi-ness Association (BBA) is in the midst of plan-ning a Wine Festival and Pig Roast, hence the Pork & Cork name, for October 2nd. This event will be held

at the Lions Club Pavil-ion off of Route 46, in Delaware. Tickets will be $30 in

advance and $35 at the door. The event will be held

from noon until 3pm, and is for adults age 21 and above. They will have lots of

food, entertainment by the band Double Shot, and other festivities, which are still in the planning stages. They are looking for

food vendors, more specifically desserts, non-alcoholic bever-ages, and snack items. If you are interested in

finding out more about participating, please check their website at www.bbanj.org, where you will find contact information. This event has been

held at Brook Hollow Winery for the past couple years, and this year the BBA is work-

ing with Paul Ritter, owner of Brook Hollow Winery, to make it

bigger and better. Come out and support

your local business association and its members. Proceeds from the

event will benefit the BBA Scholarship Fund, which awards two $500 scholarships to deserv-ing students that attend North Warren Regional High School.

Community Preven-tion Resources of Warren County, Inc. (CPRWC) is your local, Warren County, non-profit prevention agency dedicated to promoting the mental and physical health, wellness and safety of individuals and families of the community by addressing family issues and the preven-tion of substance abuse through education and treatment services.CPRWC is hosting a 6

week course for parents:

Pequest will remain closed on weekends, except for limited scheduled events and programs. The Pequest Trout

Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is located on Rt. 46 nine miles west of Hackettstown in scenic Warren County. On-line directions are available. Hours are 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) and for scheduled programs. Admission is free. Programs requiring

registration are marked with an asterisk (*). Registration opens two weeks prior to the scheduled date. Group programs are also avail-able. The classes are designed for first-time students, so if you have already attended one of these sessions, please do not sign up again in order to give others the opportunity. *Family Fishing

Basics: Tuesday, July 19th at 10:30am; Learn the basics of fishing - equipment set-up, casting, baiting the hook, ethics and more. This hands-on session will give you all the basics that you need to go fishing on your own. Presentation will be followed by an actual fishing experience at the Education Pond. Ages 10 and above. Younger participants are allowed, but will work directly

“Parenting with Confidence” Course Offered for Parents

“Parenting with Confi-dence.” Course topics include: making your home safe and less frustrating for your child, play, understand-ing the developmental characteristics of young children, communica-tion, building a solid self-image, helping children learn right from wrong and positive forms of disci-pline.Classes are at CPRWC

on Tuesday Evenings, 5:30pm to 7pm, from August 2nd to Septem-

ber 6th. Class fee is $100 per individual (cash, check, money order). Registration deadline is Monday, July 25. Certificates awarded upon success-ful completion of the course.For more information,

contact Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, Inc. (CPRWC), 20 West Washington Ave., Washington, at 908-835-1800; Fax: 908-835-9021; email info@ cprwc.com.

Public Programs at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center

with a parent. Registra-tion required. *Dig In!: Thursday,

July 21st, 10am - 11:30am; Did you know worms helped make your lunch? This session explores soil and nature's most predomi-nant decomposer. Participants will use hand lenses to get up close and personal with earthworms, create a wonderful earthworm painting and make an edible soil profile. This program is for

early learners ages 3 to 7. Participation is limited to 10 children with a parent or guard-ian for each child. Participants should bring a smock with them to the program. Regis-tration required. *Family Fishing

Basics: Monday, July 25th at 10:30am; Learn the basics of fishing - equipment set-up, casting, baiting the

hook, ethics and more.This hands-on session will give you all thebasics that you need togo fishing on your own. Presentation will be followed by an actualfishing experience at theEducation Pond. Ages 10 and above. Youngerparticipants are allowed, but will work directlywith a parent. Registra-tion required. *Family Fishing

Basics: Tuesday, July26th at 10:30am; Learn the basics of fishing -equipment set-up, cast-ing, baiting the hook,ethics and more. This hands-on session

will give you all thebasics that you need togo fishing on your own. Presentation will be followed by an actualfishing experience at theEducation Pond. Ages 10 and above. Registra-tion required. For more information,

call 908-637-4125.

The annual 4-H Fair will be held at Chubb Park, Chester, July 21st through 24th. The Fair will open Thursday from 5pm to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:30am until 9:30pm, and Sunday from 9:30am until 4pm.“The 4-H Fair is a

showcase and celebra-tion of the achievements of 4-Hers around the county. It is great oppor-tunity for all in the com-munity to come out for wholesome family fun,” said Rachel Lyons, Morris County 4-H Agent.Maps and schedules of

daily events, such as dog and small animal shows are available in the Information Tent. The Exhibit Tent is packed with homemade fair entries, informational displays and hands-on

Annual Morris County 4-H Fair Opens July 21stactivities for visitors. The Entertainment Tent

is filled with live musi-cal performances and interactive demonstra-tions. Other 4-H tents house a variety of animals including dogs, herpetology, poultry, rabbits and small animals. Most animal tents have a petting area and information about how to join 4-H.A whole host of fun

activities are lined up for this weekend. Pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, a model airplane demonstration, clown acts, watermelon eating and cake decorating contests, dress-a-pet contest, a children’s pet show and, of course, amusement rides are all some of the usual favor-ites.The popular Tricky

Tray will once again be

the highlight of Saturday evening. The Tricky Tray allows everyone the chance to win a donated gift. Prizes can include anything from a healthy gift basket to a bicycle. Non-profit organiza-

tions will be on hand to sell everything from tasty treats to full meals. Fairgoers can enjoy traditional fair food and even a cold root beer float or the famous 4-H Chicken BBQ dinner. The Fair is sponsored

by the Morris County 4-H Association in support of the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H Mem-bers, volunteer Fair Managers, 4-H Club Leaders and parents work together to make this a major event in Morris County.

All Morris County residents are invited to visit the 4-H Fair, serve as a volunteer at the Fair or participate in many of the activities and contests open to the public. Come out and enjoy the "country-fair" atmosphere, great enter-tainment, good food, and informative, educa-tional demonstrations.For more information

about the 4-H Fair, 4-H clubs, or about becom-ing a 4-H volunteer, visit morris.njaes. rutgers.edu/4h or contact the 4-H office at 973-285-8300, ext. 3, or email 4hmorris@ njaes.rutgers.edu.All 4-H programs are

offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis with-out regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or disability.

The New Jersey Hous-ing Mortgage Finance Agency has announced the New Jersey Home-Keeper program funded through a grant from United State Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund.The HomeKeeper

program offers financial help to homeowners who are in danger of

New Jersey Offers Help Through HomeKeeper Fundlosing their homes as a direct result of unem-ployment or underem-ployment. NJ Home-Keeper provides assis-tance in the form of a second mortgage loan, repayable only if the homeowner sells, refinances, transfers or ceases to occupy the subject property within

A townwide electronic waste disposal will be held at the Department of Public Works Garage, 1710 Route 57, Hackett-stown, on August 20th from 8:30am to 12:30pm.The following items

will be accepted: cables, cell phones, computer monitors, copiers, CPUs, CRTs, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, laptops, modems, old computers,

Townwide Electronic WasteDisposal Collection Planned

for August 20thprinters, radios, scan-ners, stereo equipment, telephones, terminals, TVs, VCRs, amd VHS players.No large items or items

containing CFCs will be accepted. Hard drives will be shredded at an advance recovery, Newark facility.For more information,

call 908-689-6151, extension 116, or email jf@mansfieldtownship -nj.gov.

10 years from the date of the assistance loan.NJ HomeKeeper loan

proceeds may be used to cover arrearages and/or an approved amount of the homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment, including property taxes, property insurance, and mortgage insurance.

Housing Counseling is also provided to prospective applicants at no cost.Eligible homeowners

may receive financial assistance of up to $48,000 for a period not to exceed 24 months. If you are interested, visit njhome keeper.gov or call 855-NJ-KEEP-1.

(NAPSI)—Here are 10 recycling tips to make a difference locally and globally:1. Newspapers should

be saved in their own bin, as this material goes directly back into news-

Ten Everyday Items To Include In Your Recyclingprint recycling. Recy-

cling a 4-foot stack of newspapers saves the equivalent of one 40-foot fir tree.2. Glass is recycled

according to color: clear, green and brown. Recy-cling centers prefer when glass is separated this way.3. Paint cans and aero-

sol cans are recyclable, but considered hazard-ous waste and need to be kept separate from other metals. 4. Plastic does not

break down in landfills and, because it can be reused for many diverse products, efforts should be made to recycle all plastic waste.

5. Aluminum cans should always be recycled. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run your TV for three hours. 6. Electronic devices

can be dropped off at recycling centers that accept used electronics.7. Roof shingles are

being recycled to make new roads.8. Refrigerators can be

given to their manufac-turing companies or to recycling centers. Make sure the chlorofluoro-carbon has been drained and recycled. 9. Motor oil should be

recycled at a quick lube shop or auto parts store.10. Batteries should be

disposed of properly. For a battery recycling location, visit www. interstatebatteries.com.

Moving Sale: Antique queen brass bed; Craftsman27 ton hydraulic log splitter; GE mini stainless steel fridge; 7’ oak, Imperial Billiards, slate pool table; 4 pc. outdoor furniture, wrought iron w/ nylon bands; Ducks Unlmtd. collectibles & more. Call 908-399-3842. (4/4)

Wrought Iron Patio Table: 4 matching chairs & cushions. Exc. cond. $50 OBO. Call 610-716-7813. (4/4)

Maytag High Efficiency Washing Machine: exc. cond. $500. Call 908-362-6786. (4/4)

Large Oster Toaster/ Convection Oven: #6056. Gift--used twice. $60. Call 973-383-5461. (4/4)

TV & Entertainment Center: 27” flat screen TV: $25. 60” W x 48” H Enter-tainment Center: $35 OBO. Call 908-797-1896. (4/4)

Tower: Rohn 50’ crank up, tilt w/ rotor. Asking $250 OBO. Call 973-398-0643. (3/4)

Pool/Spa Heater: Hayward H Series. 150,000 BTU. $75. Call during evening: 908-459-5476. (3/4)

Frigidaire 30” Gas Range: brand new. Call 610-588- 7545. (3/4)

Children Items: Baby Trend highchair, blue: $35; Graco Tot Wheels exercise chair, like new: $20; Little Tikes 4-pc. kitchen set (stove, sink, fridge, china cupboard) w/ dishes & fake food: $55. Call 908-362-1124. (4/4)

Exercise Equipment: Impex auto bench WM/01 in exc. cond.; must be assembled. Bollinger Trimrider in exc. cond.; fully assembled. $75 for both. Call 908-362-5131. (4/4)

For Sale: GE Elec. Stove Top, down-draft, 5 burner, like new: $75. 27” Flat Screen TV, works well: $25. Ent. Center, 5’ wide: $25. Call 908-797-1896.

2002 Bayliner: 19’ Bowrider. 140hpm in board, outboard. Low hrs. Trailer incl. Showroom cond. $6900 OBO. Call 917-282-4235. (2/4)

Maple Kitchen Set: oval. 52.5” x 40.5 wide. 2 leaves, 5 chairs. Good cond. $100. Call 973-383-2815. (2/4)

Samsung Laser Office Printer: w/ 5 new color cartridges. Like new. $325 (orig. $1200). Call 908-459-4756. (2/4)

For Sale: 4 Biikes: 3 moun-tain & one 3-wheel, Miami Sun; Honda Generator; 4x6 T mesh tilt trailer; boat hand winch; Homelite leaf blower. Call 908-619-3827. (2/4)

Bowflex Extreme 2: exc. cond. $700 OBO. Call 908-362-5704. (2/4)

Guitars: Elec. guitar, solid body, black & white: $35. Elec. bass guitar case, hard shell, black, new: $40. Call 908-459-5868. (2/4)

FREE Kitchen Set: formica top table & 4 upholstered chairs on wheels. Wood trim. Exc. cond. Call 908-362-5169. (2/4)

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. (2/4)

Custom-Made Computer Work Center: dark pine. Can also be used as DR hutch or TV ent. cntr. 62” W x 21.5” D x 80” H. Lighted hutch top w/ 4 doors & 2 glass shelves. Storage area for printer, 2 pull-out sleeves & 4 drawers. $650. Call 908-459-5106. (2/4)

Nathan Hale Roll Top Desk: dark pine w/ lock & matching chair. 54” W x 26” D x 47” H. Custom-made glass to fit top of desk. $700. Call 908-459-5106. (2/4)

Cherry Curio Cabinets: 34” W x 14” D x 76” H. Mirror backs, lighted w/ glass shelves. $225 ea. Call 908-459-5106. (2/4)

Mahogany & Veneer BR Furniture: from 1944. Man’s & woman’s dressers, wall mirror, desk, chair & night stand. $350. Call 908-459-5106. (2/4)

2 Metal Storage/Clothes Cabinets: $25 ea. Call 908-459-5106. (2/4)

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 908-887-1317. (2/4)

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 908-887-1317. (2/4)

Chandelier: 1920s slag glass inverted dome. 9 panels, mother of pearl. 20” D. Open relief work. $1200 OBO. Can email photo. Call 908-887-1317. (2/4)

2 Adult Sleeping Bags: 1 brown, 1 gray. Clean & in good cond. $15 ea. or both for $25. Call 908-887-1317. (2/4)

Play Station 3: with 4 games, Modern Warfare II, Battlefield Bad Co. 2, NBA 2K11, MLB The Show II. Blue Tooth Headseat, all for $270. Call 908-362-8815. (1/4)

Baby Formula: concen-trated Similac Advance, Complete Nutrition. Bought $4.77, yours for $2.99. Have 10, must buy all. Call 908-362-7317. (1/4)

Free: Outdoor Swings/Slide set, will help take it down, you haul away. Call 908-362-7703. (1/4)

For Sale: 2 tire changers, $150; one manual, $100. Call 908-619-6262. (1/4)

Yamaha Banshee Powder-Coated Frame: yellow. $300. Call 973-224-1719. (3/4)

Dodge Fifth Wheel Tailgate: full size. $35. Call 908-459-4779. (3/4)

1997 Chrysler LHS Sedan: 4 door. Good cond. ABS, PS, PW, AC, cruise. 150K. Runs great. $2500. Call 908-362-5131. (4/4)

Set of 4 Fuzion Tires: HRI 205/40/R17 84 H radials. Mounted on HD Poison series rims. $500. Call 973-224-1719. (3/4)

2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i: Silver & red.Less than 6400 K. Mint cond. Many extras. Orig. owner. Never dropped.Must see to appreciate. $4300. Call 973-224-1719. (3/4)

1999 Yamaha Banshee 350: many extras. Needs some work. $1200. Call 973-224-1719. (3/4)

1960 John Deere ‘1010’ Tractor: Good cond. 3 pt. hitch. $3000 OBO. Call 610-588-7545. (3/4)

1952 Allis Chalmers ‘WD’ Tractor: Snow plow, exc. tires. Needs paint. $1350. Call 610-588-7545. (3/4)

Ford F-150 Truck Cap: 6’ bed. Jericho fiberglass. Green. $50. Call 908-459-4779. (3/4)

Jeraco Fiberglass Truck Cap: fits 6’ bed. Cab high, front sliding window, dual lock door, side windwos. Metallic gold/sand. Like new. $500 OBO. Can email photo. Call 908-887-1317. (2/4)

Greggory and Laurie Blundell of Blairstown, New Jersey are proud to announce the engage-ment of their daughter Katie Blundell to David Webster. David is the son of

Eileen and Michael Webster, formerly of Blairstown, New Jersey. Katie recently gradu-

ated from the Univer-sity of Rochester with a

B.A. in International Relations, while David received his BS/MS in Computer Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Both are graduates of North Warren Regional High School and will be residing in Virginia. A summer 2012

wedding is planned.