Dangerous Curvz, an all female motorcycle riding group, will be holding a fundraiser, Ride to Break the Silence on Ovarian

Cancer, on Sunday, September 16th at Tramontin Harley Davidson, Hope. Net proceeds will benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Northern NJ Chapter. Registration begins at 9:30am and kickstands go up at 11am with a 60-plus mile run, escorted by Blue Knights NJ VIII, through the tranquil hills and valleys of Warren and Sussex Counties. There is a $20 donation per rider and $15 per passenger. For those who are non-riding participants, a donation of $15 is requested during the after-party, complete with food, music, prizes and more at 1pm at Tramontin Harley Davidson. All riders, teams and clubs are welcome to participate in the fundraising event. Alcohol is not permitted. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and symptoms are subtle and often mistaken for a benign illness. Symptoms include: bloating; pelvic or abdominal pain; trouble eating or feeling full quickly; feeling the need to urinate urgently or often; fatigue; upset stomach or heartburn; back pain; pain during sex; and constipation or menstrual changes. Of the 21,880 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year, statistically, only 46 percent will survive beyond five years. If diagnosed early, the five year survival rate is over 90 percent. Ovarian cancer

is more than a womans disease. It impacts entire families and communities. There are many issues that women face, and one topic that is not discussed enough is ovarian cancer, remarked Sheri OLeary, President of Dangerous Curvz. Ride to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer is our way to support and raise the level of awareness about ovarian cancer in our immediate community. Pertinent educational materials will be distributed at the fundraiser. including how to recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer, along with support group information. We are all in this together, and through education and raising awareness, each rider and supporter is making an impact upon the future health of women and families in our community, said OLeary. For more event details, to become a vendor or sponsor, or for more on Dangerouz Curvz, visit dangerouscurvz.com.

Recycle your unwanted electronics and support the Barnyard Sanctuary, a non-profit animal rescue, on September 22nd from 9am to 3pm. The free electronics recycling event will be held in the Costco parking lot, 315 NJ Rt. 315. The Barnyard will benefit from the drop off of CPUs, laptops, cell phones and compters. Funds will be used to support and care for fostered animals. Blairstown Jr. Wrestling registration will be held on September 26th

and 28th at the Blairstown Elementary School gym lobby. Registration is open to children in Kindergarten through sixth grade in North Warren sending districts. Cost is $75 per child ($100 max per family). For more information, call Jamie at 908-362-8593. The Knights of Columbus Council 5410 will be available to shred your confidential and sensitive materials (no newspapers, magazines, phone books, etc.) on September 29th, 8am to noon, at

2 Schmidt Lane in Flanders (next to the fire department). Suggested donations are $5 per brown paper grocery bag and $7 per copy paper box (no plastics). For more information, call Pete at 973-6101308. Reserve your space for the Blairstown Ambulance Corps Garage Sale now! The sale will be held on October 13th from 9am to 3pm. Spaces are $15 each. For more information, call 908-752-0196. To reserve your spot, call Laura at 908-3629363; leave a message. The Warren County Technical School is looking for crafters to exhibit at Crafts in the Warren Tech in Decem-

ber. Email craftsinwarre ntech@me.com. The newly-formed Area GOP Club is welcoming new members. For more information, contact Sal Simonetti at 908-3625800. Happy birthday wishes are sent to April Stine, September 12th; Heather Paicer and Ryan Bacskai, September 14th; and Leigh Stevens, September 17th. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other info to: The PRESS PO Box 430 Blairstown, NJ 07825 thepressnews@enter.net thepressnewsonline.com Like Us on Facebook!

Here is a list of notable books that have been added to the collection recently at the Warren County Library: Obama's America: Why We Can't Afford Four More Years Under Barack Obama, by Dinesh D'Souza. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever, by Bill OReilly. The Lost Night (A Rainshadow Novel), by Jayne Castle. The New New Deal, by Michael Grunwald. Solo: A Memoir of Hope, by Hope Solo. Agent Garbo: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler and Saved D-Day, by Stephen Talty. The Ugly Duchess, by Eloisa James. Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy, by Christopher Hayes. The Aftershock Investor: A Crash Course in Staying Afloat in a Sinking Economy, by David Wiedemer. The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures, by Emma Straub. Cascade: A Novel, by Maryanne O'Hara. The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise

Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer, by Gretchen Reynolds. America Again: Rebecoming the Greatness We Never Weren't, by Stephen Colbert. The Three Day Affair, by Michael Kardos. Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Raise Them Bones (The New 52), by Scott Snyder. Brothers (and Me): A Memoir of Loving and Giving, by Donna Britt. Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times, by Jennifer Worth. My Mother Was Nuts, by Penny Marshall. Nowhere but Up: The Story of Justin Bieber's Mom, by Pattie Mallette. One Day I Will Write About This Place: A Memoir (Electronic Format), by Binyavanga Wainaina. Prima Donna Sunshine: A Memoir, by Marlaina Donato. The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses Grant in War and Peace, by H.W. Brands. Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Confessions of an Introvert: The Shy Girl's Guide to Career, Networking and Getting the Most Out of Life , by Meghan Wier. Venice: History of the Floating City, by Joanne M. Ferraro.

Adult Evening Literature Group: September 12th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library.FMI, call 908362-8335. Kids Crafts: September 12th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. Ages 5-12. Registration required. FMI, call 908-3628335. Scrapbooking Group: September 13th, 11am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. FMI, call 908-3628335. Eagle Scout Used Bicycle Collection & Bike-A-Thon: September 15th, 10am to 3pm. Footbridge Park, Blairstown. Benefits Pedals for Progress. FMI, call Dan at 908-362-7460. Gene Gardiner & the Illegal Tender Band: September 15th, noon. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Space is limited; registration required. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org. Shippen Manors 115th Fireback Fiddle & Banjo Contest: September 15th, noon. Free. Adult Morning Lit. Group: September 17th, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. FMI, call 908362-8335. Maintaining Your Garden with Suzanne Bergeron: September 19th, 7pm to 8:30pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Space is limited; please register. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org. Project SelfSufficiencys Warren Co. Site Grand Opening: September 20th, 1pm. Newly renovated Outreach Center, 35 Main St., Blairstown. Teens at the Library:

September 20th, 6:30pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Wrath of the Titans. Snacks provided. Open to teens in 7th grade & up. Space is limited; please register. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org. Free for All Freecycle Event: September 22nd, 10am to 2pm. Farmers Market across from Blairstown Elementary. Community members invited to gift serviceable items; must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages. FMI, call 973-8753764. Chicken Barbecue Dinner: September 22nd, 4:30pm to 7pm. Walnut Valley United Methodist Church, Vail Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call Ed at 908-4969554. ESP & the Psychic World, presented by Karl Hricko: September 22nd, 1pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Space is limited, please register. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org. All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Buffet: September 23rd, 7am to noon. Franklin Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. 37 2nd St., New Village. FMI, call 908-319-0379. Free Clog Dancing Lessons: September 23rd, 1pm to 3pm. Faith Discovery Church, 33 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ. Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Cloggers. All ages from 6 & up welcome; no experince necessary. FMI, call 908-852-4781. United Methodist Women Pastie Sale: Orders thru September 23rd. Meat pies filled w/ potatoes, w/ or w/o onions. $5 each. Call Michelle Peterson at 908-362-6703 with orders. Pick up: September 28th, 4pm to 6pm at UMC, 10 Stillwater Rd., Blairstown.

Quick & Healthy Family Dinners in Seconds: September 24th, 7pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Local dietician gives quick & healthy tips on preparing fun & nutritious family dinners. Space is limited; please register.FMI, call 908475-6322 or www. warrenlib.org. Uke & You Ukulele Lessons: September 24th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. FMI, call 908362-8335. Free Brent Vernon in Concert: September 26th, 7pm. 1 Main St., Blairstown. Music, laughter & reflection for the whole family. FMI, call 908-362-5254. Guitar Hero for Teens: September 26th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. FMI, call 908362-8335. Pajama Storytime: September 26th, 7pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Half-hour of stories for the whole family. Wear your PJs. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Warren Democratic Club Meeting: September 26th, 7:30pm. Meeting room, Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. Guests welcome. Items accepted for local food pantries. FMI, call Fred or Carol at 908-3626808. Using Microsoft Word 2007: September 27th, 1pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. Prior Word & computer experience required. Registration required. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Oxford Tunnel Murder: A Mystery in Warren Co. Presented by Dennis Sullivan: September 29th, 1pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Space is limited; please register.

FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit www. warrenlib.org. Saddle Up for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Event: October 7th, 10am. 124 Fredon-Marksboro Rd., Newton /Fredon. Bring your own horse & enjoy a 10 mi. scenic ride along Paulinskill Trail while raising money for St. Jude. To join the ride, contribute, or FMI, visit stjude.org/saddleup. Fall Fest at the Vass House, Hardwick Historical Society: October 7th, 10am to 4pm. 97 Stillwater Rd., Rt. 521, Hardwick. Call Sue FMI or tickets: 973-713-8875. 1st Friday Writers: October 5th, 7pm. 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown Library. Bring your writing of any genre for friendly, frank critique. Newcomers welcome. FMI, call Walter: 908-362-6967. Blairstown Ambulance Corps Garage Sale: October 13th, 9am to 3pm. FMI, call Laura at 908-752-0196. 3rd Annual Warren County Hall of Fame Recongnition Dinner: October 20th, 6:30pm to 11pm. Hawk Pointe Golf Club, 294 Rt. 31 S., Washington, NJ. Toddler Lapsit Storytime & Sing Along: Tuesdays, 10am at Warren Co. Library Headquarters. For children up to 3 years old & a caregiver. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Knit Wits! Tuesdays, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. Chat while creating various items to be donated to community organizations. FMI, call 908-362-8335 or email plally@warrenlib.org. Knitting Club: Tuesdays, 3pm at Warren Co. Library Headquarters. FMI, call 908-4756332 or visit www. warrenlib.org.

Three local photographers with an eye for landscapes, portraits, and more, as well as a digital artist will be the featured artists during the September Washington Business Improvement Districts Art Walk. Each month, a host of regional and statewide artists exhibit their works in mini galleries at businesses throughout the town starting with the Art Walk itself and then for several weeks. Septembers artists reception will be held September 20th, 5pm to 8pm. The evening will also feature demonstrations by the Lost Art Lacers, an organization that works to keep the art of lace making alive by teaching others how to create lace and sharing their creations through demonstrating. In addition, the Art Walk will have "African Spirit" drummer Sheik, whose sounds are spiritually guided. He will be playing at Y B Normal

(where his African art will be exhibited). Sheik would like to invite anyone who has an African drum to join him from 6:30pm to 7:30pm for a free drum lesson. Linnea Tober, a digital artist, photographer and painter, is a New Jersey native now living in Maryland. While she has always enjoyed working with paint and mixed-media for years, focusing on women, their mystery and beauty, she works extensively in photography as of late, focusing on nature and digital photographic abstractions. Linnea has been pleasantly surprised by both her passion and comfort level working within these various mediums, as well as the positive response from her many fans and collectors. She adores the thrill of her digital paintings and the way she can play with color and movement, her two favorite elements.

Linnea has exhibited her work extensively throughout the country at such places as the Monmouth Museum, Lincroft; the Monmouth Festival of the Arts, Tinton Falls; Gallery 13, Photo Gallery, Asbury Park; Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts, Asbury Park; Studio 2 Gallery, Austin, Texas; Still Point Art Gallery; Parachute Factory Gallery, New Haven, Connectivut; LACDA, Los Angeles Center for Visual Art. Linneas work was selected for The Peace Project, which traveled from Gallery 9, in LA, to the Meridian Gallery, San Diego and Max Lang Gallery, New York, as well as many other high profile shows. Most recently Tobers work landed as a finalist in the Art Takes Times Square worldwide competition, where selected artists works will be shown on LED billboards throughout Times Square.

Hackettstowns Jason Kolucki shoots everything in sight, taking photos in his day to day activities and during special travel. His prints include everything from nature to antique cars to city scenes, but he also enjoys taking photos that feature creepy stuff, including spiders and insects, graveyard scenes, and other weird focal points. The photos of Donna Herrmann, of High Bridge, are bright and inviting, finding the beauty in whatever subject she photographs. Her works range from blooming tulips to galloping horses to smiling faces. She also features the grace of historical pieces, whether a moss-covered headstone or an old farmhouse left to the elements. Washington Boroughs Bill Walters, a photographer and digital artist, is the third featured artist for September. He has 35 years of commercial art experience and has taught graphic design and related skills as an adjunct professor. He prides himself in cutting edge ideas that can turn even the most classic of photography into abstract pieces of art. Artists interested in having their work considered for an Art Walk should email washingtonartwalk@gm ail.com. For more information on the WBID, visit washingtonbid.org, call 908-689-4800, or check out the Washington BID or the Washington Art Walk on Facebook.

Hackettstown-based meteorology firm, WeatherWorks, has used a mixed-methods approach that combines long-range forecasting models with known snowfall statistics to predict a snowier winter this year in the northeast region. "We've examined what we call 'Particularly Snowless Winters,' or 'PSWs', in Boston, New York, and Baltimore since 1900," said Ken Elliott, WeatherWorks Meteorologist. A PSW is defined as a snow season with less than 20.0" in Boston, less than 10.0" in New York, and less than 5.0" in Baltimore. "The numbers we've examined show a considerable bump in the winter season following a PSW," said Elliott. For example, he said, data collected by WeatherWorks shows that in New York City, the average increase in snowfall following a PSW has been around 434 percent. It's not just statistics that indicate a snowier winter this year in the Northeast, however. "The phase and

strength of the El Nio weather pattern will be the major player affecting the upcoming winter weather season," said Nick Troiano, head of the Tropical Risk Assessment Team/Long Range Specialist. "Most of the reliable forecast models indicate that a weak to moderate El Nio will be in place for much of the winter, which would favor higher than normal snowfall totals in the Northeast and New England." On the other hand, one weather pattern that would appear to be less of a factor on this year's winter forecast for the region would be the drought conditions in the central United States. "Though there appears to be some minor correlations, they are so slight, we can consider them statistically insignificant," said Troiano. For more info about WeatherWorks, visit weatherworksinc.com or email info@ weatherworksinc.com. You can also call WeatherWorks for additional information at 1-800427-3456.

The Hopatcong Womens Club will hold its first meeting and luncheon of the fall season on September 19th at Pavincis Restaurant. All local women are welcome, however, reservations must be made in advance and a check for $27 sent to Elaine White. Contact Elaine at 973-398-6449 if you plan to attend. We are pleased that our featured speaker for the program will be retired New Jersey middle school teacher, Susan Slinger, who has the answers about the facts of life that kids want to know and arent afraid to ask. Susan listened to years of her health class students anonymouslywritten questions about sex and growing up and provided them with bold, honest answers. In Susans book, Can a Sperm Swim Back-

wards?, many of these questions have been reproduced in the students original handwriting. Some questions are humorous to adults, and all of the questions are serious and to-thepoint. This book represents reality and is a must read by teachers, parents, and guardians of pre-teens and teens everywhere. She will be signing copies of her book at the event! Our local Food Banks are in continuous need of non-perishable food

items and the Womens Club has four Hopatcong locations at which donations are currently being accepted: The Hopatcong Post Office, Borough Hall, Skylands Medical Group, and Sovereign Bank (no glass please). We would like to thank the local community for the over 1,871 lbs. of food that has been collected so far this year, and look forward to continuing to provide for those in need through the West Side Methodist Church. We are also requesting that each member brings at least one can of food to the next general meeting at Pavincis on Sept. 19th and throughout the fall and winter season meetings to help further the efforts of the cause. In other news, one of our long-time members, Pat Hofmann, will be the 2012-2014 NJ State Federation of Womens Clubs District Chairman for the Performing Arts of the Highlands District. We know she will do a great job and wish her the very best in this new position! The Hopatcong Womens Club generally meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Hopatcong Senior Center on Lakeside Blvd. at 10:30am. All local women looking to form new friendships and to find a special niche or pet project of interest to them are encouraged to contact Membership Chairperson Selma Reichert at 973-7704989. To learn more about the NJSFWC (New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs), visit the Federation website at www.njsfwc.org and to learn more about the GFWC (General Federation of Women's Clubs), visit gfwc.org
Submitted by Hopatcong Womens Club

Farm stands abound Sussex County, New Jersey, with fresh produce and locally grown ingredients that easily support farm to table living. TraillWorks, located at 214 Spring Street in Newton, highlights this lifestyle during the upcoming harvest season with an exhibit titled, Fresh. On display from September 1st through October 28th, Fresh features work by 11 artists who support the power and importance behind local farming. The opening reception will be held on September 22nd from 5pm to 8pm. At 8pm there will be a film screening of the documentary, Ingredients: The Local Food Revolution Takes Root. Ingredients is a journey that reveals the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities," according to the films Website.

The exhibit is a visionary depiction of produce, farmers at work and the bountiful land that yearns to prove lifestyle choices are of the utmost significance. FRESH artists include Phylis Barfoot, Brenda Decker, Patricia A. Griffin, Roz Hollander, Jane Brennan Koeck, Amanda Gordon Miller, Kristin Muller, Marie Christine Murphy, Marilyn Rose, Jennie Traill Schaeffer and Rob Yaskovic. Local photographer Rob Yaskovic, known for his wedding photos, brings a different point of view to TraillWorks for this exhibit. His piece titled, September and Genesis was taken at Genesis Farm in Blairstown during the month of September. The background looms with grey clouds that hold no fear over the man who continues to rake crops in foreground, still lush with shades of green. Roz Hollander, yet another local artist, uses

pastels to create still lives abundant with apples, tomatoes, pears, and grapes, all seemingly straight from the vine to the canvas. Her small strokes of vibrant color and dark tones create a focus on highlights and shadows that truly mimic reality. Throughout the duration of Fresh, TraillWorks will be donating 10 percent of all exhibit sales directly to the Foodshed Alliance of Blairstown. The Foodshed Alliance is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting sustainable farming and locally grown, fresh, healthy food in northwestern NJ. For more information, visit www. traillworks.com. Tickets for the film screening following the reception can be purchased online at filmscreeningingred ients.eventbrite.com or by calling 973-3831307. Seating is limited to 25 people, so purchase or reserve yout tickets now.

Project SelfSufficiency will sponsor a free seminar about issues related to Family Law on Wednesday, September 19th, from 7pm to 9pm at the agencys campus, located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The program will address child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, custody, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce. The presentation, which will be facilitated by Megan Clark, Esquire, is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Project SelfSufficiency provides a variety of free legal education services to participants, including one-on-one consultations, pro se divorce workshops, clinics for assistance with the preparation of child support motions, and monthly forums on a variety of topics. Project SelfSufficiency is a private non-profit communitybased organization dedi-

cated to improving the lives of low-income families. The agencys mission is to provide a broad spectrum of services enabling lowincome single parents, teen parents, two-parent

families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children through the achievement of personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability.

Call it superstition or whatever, but for the past several years, Richard Landers wanted to be the first golfer out on the course at Apple Mountain Golf Club every Saturday and Sunday during the golf season, weather permitting. A longtime resident of Blairstown, Landers would play 36 rounds every time out, and over the years, it was calculated that he had played 987 rounds at the Belvidere course. In mid-August, Landers was joined by friends in one last round at Apple Mountain as he was preparing to move out of the area and into New York State. It was my farewell round, said Landers. And while it wasnt the

best score he ever carded there, it was certainly the most memorable round. Using a 4 Iron on the 167-yard 9th hole, Landers set sail a perfect shot that was straight on toward the flag. The ball clinked into the cup. An ace! Everybody else was saying it was in, that Id gotten a hole in one, said Landers. But I wasnt so sure. It was foggy and overcast. I didnt see it go in. I didnt get excited until I saw it up close. For Landers, it was the first hole in one for him, anywhere. Id gotten close quite a number of times, he said, but this was the first! Indeed, Landers saved the best for last.

Join the Foodshed Alliance on September 20th, at 6pm at Mohawk House in Sparta where Chef Ken Salmon, executive chef of the Mohawk House, along with guest chef Kirk Avondoglio of Perona Farms, prepare dinner for a Harvest Farm-toFork celebration that incorporates locallygrown foods into their creations. The Harvest Festival celebration is made even more unique by the participation of Stone Brewery. Rare brews will be paired with each course and the companys vice president will be on hand to

discuss the process. An optional wine pairing will be available as well. The Farm-to-Fork event features an evening of five delicious courses plus passed hors doeuvres and entertainment, which all benefit the Foodshed Alliance; a grassroots, non-profit organization devoted to promoting sustainable farming and locally-grown food, fresh, healthy food through community outreach, education and events like this. Live entertainment will feature a rotation of local musicians and talent throughout the evening.

Chef Salmon and Chef Avondoglio will once again design and prepare some of the unique courses. Each signature course will feature food from a different local farm and be paired with selected rare brews that best compliment the freshness and flavor of the prepared artisan courses. You are invited to reserve a seat to enjoy the bounty that surrounds this rural oasis. Tickets are fore sale and seating is limited. For details: foodshedalliance.org, 908-362-7967 or info@ foodshedalliance.org.

Keep Your Home Clean And ComfortableAnd Save

(NAPSI)Heating, ventilating and airconditioning your home is a big job that requires a lot of energy. In fact, it accounts for 30 percent of the energy used in an average homethe largest source of energy use by far. Ironically, these systems also tend to be poorly maintained. Because theyre used every day of the year, they can become heavily contaminated with dirt, dust, animal dander and more. Contaminated systems contribute to poor indoor air, increased airborne particulate and reduced comfort. Dirty systems are also prone to failure and use more energy than clean systems. For a productive, energy-efficient heating and cooling system, airflow is everything. When systems are dirty, airflow is reduced. Dirty filters, clogged coils, dirty blowers and other parts all impede airflow and increase energy costs. The solution is to have the heating and airstandardswhich includes cleaning ductwork, coils, blower and other air-side system components and changing the filtercan produce substantial energy savings: on average, an 11 percent off the energy used for heating and airconditioning. The more clogged the system, the greater the savings cleaning it can bring. Explained NADCA President Matt Mongiello: We live with economic instability today and finding ways to be more cost effective and energy efficient can save money and give consumers peace of mind. NADCA embarked on this study to quantify savings affiliated with clean air conveyance systems, to define clean and to make consumers aware of the industry standard they should expect when hiring a duct cleaner. For further facts on having your heating, ventilation and cooling system cleaned, visit NADCs Website at www.nadca.com. through. Spread bread with mayonnaise mixture. Place fish on half of the bread slices. Top with tomato, salad mix and pickles. Place remaining bread on top of each portion to complete sandwich. Press lightly and serve immediately. For more information and Louisiana seafood recipes, visit LSPMBs website at www. louisianaseafood.com. structures, such as fences and walls. One of the landscape faux pas are lined up plantings of evenly spaced spruces often in two or three rows that resemble a Christmas tree farm along a property line. Creating a layered screen for year round interest using a variety of plantings that gradually step down in size is an effective and more natural solution for screening. For example, place an assortment of deciduous and evergreen trees in the back, shrubs in the middle and then a variety of flowering plants, grasses, and low-growing groundcovers along a curved bed-line. Stagger plantings in groups rather than place them in rows for greater interest. Research growth at maturity, moisture, and sun or shade requirements to determine which plants are appropriate for your area and purpose. However, remember to space plants closely to create an effective screen. And its likely best to choose plants highest in deer resistance as we know deer are not respectful neighbors and do not play nicely in our sand box. Garden dilemmas? Ask Mary at askmary stone@gmail.com

conditioning system professionally cleaned. This entails cleaning not only the ductwork but the vents, registers, blower, coils and other components... any surface exposed to the airflow within the system.How much does running a dirty heating and cooling system cost? The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), a notfor-profit trade associa-

tion, determined to find out. To do so, it enlisted researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulders Larson Building Systems Laboratory, one of the worlds most technologically advanced facilities for researching heating and cooling systems. According to the study, cleaning even slightly dirty systems in accordance with NADCAs

Yield: 4 servings 1 cup paprika 2 Tbsp. black pepper 2 Tbsp. white pepper 3 Tbsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. sugar tsp. kosher salt Tbsp. granulated garlic Tbsp. granulated onion cup mayonnaise cup Dijon mustard 8 slices French bread

4 2-oz. pieces wild Louisiana catfish 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 5 oz. spring salad mix Sliced pickles Combine spices; set aside. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; set aside. Toast bread until crisp. Coat nonstick skillet with olive oil. Preheat over medium-high heat.

Hello fellow readers, While attending a barbecue over Labor Day weekend, the topic of screening came up. What is the purpose and location of your desired screen I asked? Is it to hide an unsightly view or to create privacy? Both, responded Amanda from Harmony Township, who went on to explain she has neighbors that she would like to hide from. Wow, did that topic inspire others to chime in! Id bet privacy is the main reason most of us choose to live here and desired screening has nothing to do with sour relationships with neighbors (Mary Optimist, we all can play nicely in the sand box). Living Screens offer low-cost alternatives for hiding neighbors as opposed to other

Generously rub fish pieces with seasoning mix. Place in skillet and cook 34 minutes per side until cooked

Raising Money: A Tough Hill to Climb for Local Librarian

Warren County's rolling hills look more intimidating than scenic from mile 45 of a long training ride. Librarian TaraLynn Romagnoli has been climbing many of these hills via bicycle on her quest to train for a 60-mile fundraising ride to raise money for the Warren County Library. "The terrain is a little tough," she says, "especially since I'm not an experienced cyclist, but I'm enjoying the challenge and can see myself improving every day." Romagnoli is cycling across the county to each branch of the Warren County Library to raise money for the new main library facility at 189 Route 519 in White Township. This 60-mile ride, called the Ride to Read, is presented by the Friends of the Warren County Library Headquarters. The Friends hope to raise $5,000 in sponsorships to purchase furnishings, such as comfy armchairs, as well as diner booths and stools, a jukebox, and a neon sign for a diner-themed teen section. Romagnoli hopes that these items will help to make this building a true community center. "The Library should be a place not only for reading books, but for people to gather, learn, and be entertained," Romagnoli says. "I hope that the money I raise can provide the type of welcoming environment that will foster all of those activities." Sponsors are invited to greet Romagnoli and enjoy refreshments when she stops at the library branches along the course. The Ride to Read will be held on September 19th (RD: September 26th). For more information, visit warrenlib.org and select Ride to Read, or call 908-475-6322.

Annual North American Soccer Championship Held at Serbian Camp, Hope

By Bob Halberstadt

It wasn't exactly London 2012, but you couldn't tell that to the 2000-plus people that filled up the village and towns of Hope and Blairstown over the weekend. White Eagle Soccer Club of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church held its annual North American Soccer championship at the Serbian Camp on Silver Lake Road in Hope. Mayor Tim McDonough of Hope opened the games on Saturday, September 1st at 8:30am. The camp, which only has four soccer fields, needed eight for the 40 teams that were competing. They used a field in Swayze Mill Park, one

at the Hope School and two others in Blairstown across from the airport. A check of the license plates arriving for the event revealed guests from many east coast and midwest states, along with Toronto, Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario, Canada. By the end of the spectacular two-day event that involved more than 400 players, the winning team was Serbian United of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. President Milanko Plakalovic of St. John the Baptist of Paterson, NJ called it a wonderful success. He thanked the State and local Police and the Blairstown Ambulance Corps for their help in making it a safe and secure event.

Hi Everyone! Hope you are all well and enjoyed the Labor Day Weekend!! Where did the Summer go? Is it just me? Seems, time goes by quicker every year!! This has certainly been a hot and humid summer!! I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised a couple of early mornings - 29 and 31 degrees!! I just returned from a wonderful two week visit to Pinedale, Wyoming. I was staying in Pinedale and the gala activities were celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Haub Family at their CL Bar Ranch!! Out West, the best way to celebrate with friends is to have a Rodeo!! Cowboys and Cowgirls from throughout the West showed up to test and show off the many skills involved with rodeo activities!! There was a large audience from around the world enjoying the show, a big barbeque following the rodeo and then cap that off with an old fashion barn dance! I had to let my camera set for a couple of days to 'COOL OFF' after I returned home! I am still sorting through my photos, BUT, this particular email message has been on my mind for about seven years!!! All I needed was the 'RIGHT SETTING'!!! My first visit to the CL Bar Ranch was about 2005-2006 when I delivered a Chevy Suburban from Connecticut. The game plan, drive out, stay a couple of days and fly back!! During that visit I came across the story of our subject, 'Back From The Brink', a story presented by a beautiful statue next to an engraved signpost. There was just something about the story!! There was just something about that statue!! There was just something about the surrounding area!! There was just something missing!!!! - some buffalo!! I'll even take just one buffalo!! WHAT A GREAT PHOTO

OPPORTUNITY!! Oh, I forgot to mention, the CL Bar Ranch has about 450 buffalo in their herd. I passed close by the herd, approaching the area by the statue!! I sure hope they move closer the next couple of days!!!!! They never did, BUT, I had the image I wanted etched on my cranial hard-drive!! My second visit to the ranch was in July 2007, the 25th Anniversary of the Haub Family at their ranch! I was there for several days!! No buffalo near the

statue!!! My third time at the ranch was in 2008, I stopped at the ranch to pick up Mr. & Mrs. Haub for a motor tour of the Northwest. You guessed it, no buffalo by the statue!! I got lucky!! The photos will present the story of our subject, 'Back From The Brink' (see photo below). Mr. and Mrs. Haub are global Environmentalists and Philanthropists! You have all heard me mention them many times, thanking them for all their generous support over the years to Allamuchy

Township's Open Space Program! I believe you will find these articles about them interesting: Google Haub Western Art, www.tacomaart museum.org/page.ASP X?nid=427 Remember to also visit my Flickr site: www. flickr.com/photos/charli efineran/sets Enjoy Your Open Space, Charlie Fineran, Director Open Space Allamuchy Township Environmental Commission Allamuchy Historical Society, President

You are a woman and you dont exercise as often as you should. What would it take to get you moving? Fun and games! A new survey from the American Cancer Society found that 40 percent of women would be more physically active if exercise felt less like work and more like play. Its understandable that youd want your routine to be enjoyable rather than a drag, says Kim Lerner, owner of NJ Fit Chicks group personal training and boot camp in Hope, Blairstown and Sparta, NJ. The more fun you have while you work out, the more chance there is that you will keep on exercising and reaping all the health benefits from your fitness program. If you believe that exercise is synonymous with boredom, think again! Kim points out that while the words boot camp may conjure up images of all work and no fun, it is, in fact, an enjoyable and exciting experience. I never stick to one boring routine or push participants beyond their physical capabilities, and there will be nobody standing over you with a whip! she points out. Our training is based on pleasant variety every day at

camp there will be different exercises and we change exercises every few minutes, so your body doesnt get used to one routine and stop responding to it. And just because the activities feel more like play than back-breaking labor doesn't mean the workouts are not effective. To the contrary, we will be doing fun circuits and relays to keep participants moving and using different muscle groups, Kim notes. These activities incorporate cardio, strength and balance training, as well as core work all of which help you lose weight, burn fat, and generally get fitter and healthier while you play! In case you forgot why

you should be exercising, shedding weight, and burning fat, here is a reminder: a new study published earlier this month in the journal Cancer Research, suggests that overweight or obese women who lose at least 5 percent of their body weight may lower their risk of developing several types of cancer. We know that certain cancers, including those of breast, colon, esophagus, pancreas, gallbladder, and kidney, are linked to obesity, Lerner notes. And, of course, its no news to anyone that obesity can also lead to other serious medical conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. She adds that while the above-mentioned study focuses on women, men too are at risk of developing cancer and other diseases linked to obesity and inactivity.

The bottom line is this: whatever gender you are, get physically active. Choosing a fun exercise program that feels more like play than hard work can help you accomplish your fitness and health goals much quicker and more enjoyable. Weight loss and fitness coach, Kim launched NJ Fit Chicks for Women this month in Blairstown/Hope and Sparta, NJ. Kim specialized in weight loss for women using proper nutrition and functional exercises. Her philosophy is all about motivation, encouraging, inspiring and supporting women from the inside-out. Schedules and client testimonials are available at www.NJFit Chicks.com. Kim can be reached at KimLerner@gmail.com or 321-626-1520

The Haunted Mill is looking for builders and actors for the Annual Halloween Spooktacular, which has been attracting thrill seekers in growing numbers to the Red Mill Museum Village for the past 21 years. Covering over nine acres of haunted terrain, this bone chilling fundraiser benefits the Red Mill Museum Village. This year's event will take place on Friday and Saturday nights, October 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th, 6:30pm to 10pm, and is seeking community and business support to make this the biggest Halloween extravaganza ever. Talented helpers with any and all skills are in demand.

Produced by Jennifer Frick, and co-designed by Jennifer Frick and Steve Giordano, this hair raising event features a bloody cast of 50-plus gruesome actors, as well as state of the art sound and visual effects that will send you screaming and running for your lives. Rated by New Jersey magazine as one of the states top haunted attractions, The Red Mill is reaching out to all carpenters, painters, actors, costume designers, make up artists, and others. For more information on how to get involved, or to make a donation, call the Red Mill Museum at 908-7354101, ext. 102, or email programs@theredmill.org

StillPoint Yoga Studio to Offer Classes for Kids and Teens

September is back to school and also Yoga Awareness month. You may have experienced the amazing benefits of practicing yoga or perhaps you have read how scientists now conclude, that yoga improves overall mental and physical health. This includes "for all ages" with research involving kids and teens showing great benefits. Here are a few examples to consider: researchers at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health conducted a 12-week program studying 97 fourth and fifth graders, half of which took yoga classes while the other half did not. The results revealed that the children who practiced yoga showed an overall improvement in behavior and in their ability to concentrate. The yoga students were better able to handle stress, anxiety and control negative thoughts associated with depression. The findings published in 2008 in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology has prompted similar programs to be created in schools and inner city youth groups across the country. According to Jessica Noggle, PhD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Yoga may serve a preventive role in adolescent mental health. Dr. Noogle led a study comparing the benefits of yoga versus PE following fifty-one 11th and 12th grade students from a Massachusetts high school over the course of 10 weeks. When they compared teens who practiced yoga with those who took PE classes, 2-3 times per week, the yoga students had better scores on several psychological tests and showed more improvement in mood, anxiety and depression than those just taking the PE classes. This study was published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and described how over the course of the 10weeks the teenage yoga students were taught physical postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. It was also noted in both studies that the kids and teenagers demonstrated an improvement in self-esteem, selfconfidence and body image. They found yoga class to be a fun but challenging way to move, stretch and strengthen their bodies; to focus and calm their minds and at the end to rest with a quiet relaxation. For September StillPoint Yoga Studio has partnered with the Yoga Health Foundation (yogahealthfoundation.o

rg) to encourage everyone new to yoga to try a one week free pass. At StillPoint we support the positive physical and mental growth of children, teens and adults with weekly yoga classes. To quote one 10 year

old StillPoint yoga student after a recent class, "I feel so relaxed and happy." And that is yoga. For more information about StillPoint Yoga, see their ad on page 15 in this weeks edition of The PRESS.

On August 29th Ridge and Valley Charter School held its annual Meet and Greet Potluck. Traditionally held the week before school begins, the event gives parents and students the opportunity to review school policy, meet their new classes and socialize. It felt like coming home. Where else does a school feel like that? asked parent Jessica Sohl, of Hackettstown, whose sons Alex (second grade) and Avery (kindergarten) attend RVCS. The first part of the evening focused on administrative issues like school supplies, appropriate gear, and healthy lunches. In a creative twist this year, guides (staff and teachers) performed fun skits to demonstrate school guidelines. For example, one team demonstrated the importance of having the proper footwear, rain gear and other important outdoor clothing by dressing up and putting on a fashion show. It was way more entertaining than the speeches given in previous years, said parent Susie Wright, of Lake Hopatcong. I like that RVCS is the kind of place that creates that kind of excitement. Wrights son Zachary is entering the fifth grade at RVCS, and big sister Tamara is an active alumnus of the school who frequently volunteers at her alma mater. After the information session, attendees broke into groups to meet with their new classes. Guides briefly went over details regarding the first week of school and made introductions. Many groups also

played get to know you games, hiked or explored the school campus. New members of the community had the opportunity to ask questions and be welcomed. We are excited about the innovative approach to learning that Ridge and Valley provides, said Helen Bonzulak who recently relocated from Bergen County to Frelinghuysen just so her sons Max and Alex could attend the school. This setting allows the childrens curiosity to guide them which is very appealing to us. Once all the work was out of the way, guides, trustees, parents, students and their families came together in the Community Room for a potluck dinner. Families brought their own reusable plates, cups and utensils, in keeping with the schools no-waste policy. As always, the feast was full of healthy, homemade meals, with many vegetarian and vegan options.

Wright said, The food was fantastic, as always. My daughter ate with friends and my son ran around outside with friends, so it was almost a date night with my husband. Sitting down to dine provided a great opportunity for students

to re-connect, guides to mingle and parents to share ideas about the upcoming year. The level of excitement and enthusiasm from the teachers was infectious! It rivaled the excitement of the students! Im so grateful

that our daughter is able to attend a school where the staff wants to be there. What a fun evening! said parent Mary Karl-Gruswitz, of Newton, whose daughter Beatrice attends second grade. Ridge and Valley will be holding an open house on September 26th from 8:30am to 10:30am for families and students who want to learn more about the school and its programs. Also, an evening informational program for the public will be held on October 4th at 7pm. Interested families can call 908-362-1114 to make a reservation for the open house or the evening program. For more information, visit ridgeandvalley.org. Ridge and Valley Charter School is a tuitionfree kindergarten through eighth grade

public school of choice open to any NJ student that emphasizes sustainability, Earth literacy, outdoor education and child-centered learning. The school, whose mission is to appeal to families who care about the Earth and sustainability, has class groups that average 15 to 17 students each. The school pursues many integrated activities outdoors on its 16-acre property that includes a sports field, meadows, grasses, a wetland, a greenhouse, outdoor vegetable gardens and solar panels. The school is guided by the NJ state curriculum content standards and integrates the traditional academic subjects into a range of project-based learning experiences, often geared to a students specific interests.

Breast cancer survivors and those seeking to help prevent breast cancer are needed to assist in a local effort to spread the word about the ongoing Mammograms Save Lives campaign, a joint effort by Project SelfSufficiency, Intercar Mercedes Benz, Sussex Honda, the New Jersey Herald and the Komen for the Cure North Jersey Affiliate. The effort includes public relations efforts, the annual tie-a-ribbon campaign, and breast health education forums at area schools, churches, civic organizations and other entities. An informational meeting will be held at Project Self-Sufficiency on September 26th at 7pm; registration is required. To register, call Project Self-

Sufficiency at 973-9403500. The agency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Project SelfSufficiencys breast health education program has been extraordinarily successful over the past 10 years, said Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director at Project SelfSufficiency. We have reached more than 60,000 teens and adults with our education efforts, and hundreds of women have received free mammograms. Now we are seeking to dig deeper and initiate a town-by-town effort. The agency is particularly interested in locating breast cancer survivors, as well as those who are committed to educating the public about breast cancer prevention, to assist with the outreach effort.

With donations short and needs great, nonprofit organizations can certainly use a few extra dollars in these challenging times. Those non-profit groups representing children and adults, PTAs, churches, and others that are dependent on donations, can reap the benefits of participating in Apple Mountain Golf Clubs specially designed golf for charity tournament. In the past three years, thousands of dollars have been raised for a host of different organizations. The tournament has been instrumental in raising funds for a number of organizations, said Jan

Kiszonak, owner of Apple Mountain. And so, on September 26th, the public golf course will hold its Fourth Annual Golf For Charity fundraiser. This fundraiser, open to any golfer and all nonprofit organizations, is designed specifically so that your group can make money on a golf outing without all the planning details normally associated with an event such as this. For non-profits that have been interested in having a successful golf outing but are unsure about participation or how to sufficiently host one, Golf For Charity is the perfect fit. The day includes 18 holes of golf with cart, a

light lunch and a postevent Championship Buffet with prizes and awards. The total cost per golfer is $85. For every paid golfer each organization registers, their charity will receive $35 per entry. That means for every foursome that participates, your organization will receive $140. Guests can attend the dinner for $49, which includes gratuity, and your Charity receives $25. All your organization

has to do is sign up the golfers and after the payments have been received, your organization will receive a check, said Kiszonak. We do the rest. The idea is to keep it as simple as possible for everyone. There is no limit on the number of golfers you can register. The more you register, the more your organization makes. For more information or a brochure, call Apple Mountain at 908-453-3023 ext. 1.

Exercise Equipment: DP3500 full body workout. 10-160 lb. weights. Cables & bench like new. $75. Call 908-362-5659. (1/5) Chain Link Fence: 2 soft rools, 100 ft. Asst. gates & hardware. $75. Call for info: 908-459-5945. (1/5) Roth Oil Tank: 440 gal. w/ all attachments. Never used. Paid $1600. Asking $1200. FMI, call 973-6703648. (2/5) Glass Top Coffee Table: Gold metal frame/legs $60. Call 610-881-1530. (4/5) For Sale: 8 Cubic Feet Freezer, $100 OBO, must pick up. Unfinished Ceramics, misc. pieces, $20. Call 610-588-3658, leave a message. (4/5) For Sale: 1978 550 Ford Diesel Backhoe, 15 ft., with loader, 2 digger buckets, extra teeth, runs well. $8,000 OBO. Call 610863-9663. (3/5) For Sale: Pre. Washington SSB Base Station with D104 MK. Astrobeam Antenna with HD Rotor. Power and Swr Meter. Coax. $250 for lot. Call 610-863-5938. (3/5) Electric Power Hacksaw with blades, 110 volts, $125. Drum cement mixer, electric, 110 volts, $150. Call 610-759-5199. (3/5) 1940s Doctors Office Baby Scale, $35; Davey Crockett Lunch Pail (no thermos) $90; Seltzer Bottles, 2, $25 each. Call 610-759-7295. (2/5) For Sale: Dining Room Set: Hutch with lights inside cabinet, tressle table, 2 leaves, and 4 chairs. $350 or best offer. Call 610-588-8826. (2/5) Solid Set of Dumbbells: 10-60 lb. and rack, $150. Call 610-863-8281 after 6pm. (1/5)

Garage & Yard Sale Sept. 15 & 16, 9am-3pm 13 Mount Vernon Rd. Blairstown Blairstown Town-Wide Yard Sale: Sept. 15 & 16. Sponsored by Blair Womans Club. FMI, email tmscannelli @embarqmail .com Sept. 22 & 23, 9am-3pm. Autumn Rd., Columbia RD: Sept. 29 & 30. Everything Must Go! Sewing Machines, Tools, Antiques/Collectibles, Clothes (A&F, AE), Shoes, Coach Bags, Appliances, Home Decor, etc. Yard Sale Listings in The PRESS are always FREE! Just fill out the form below & send it in!

Pitching Machine w/ throwing arm & Full Size Professional Batting Cage w/ net: $560 OBO. 10 yr. old Gala. Orig. cost: $5200. Machine needs work. Great project if youre inclined. Cople of iron cage brackets need welding at seams due to Oct. storm last yr. Call 908-461-0141. (1/5) 2003 Coachman: 25 ft. pull-behind travel camper. Good cond. Many extras. $6,000 OBO. Call 570897-0512. (4/5) 15 ft. Coleman Canoe: Call 610-588-5405. (4/5) 2006 Polaris Predator 90: in perfect condition. $1,000 OBO. Call 732-546-7755. (5/5)

For Sale: 16 yr. old Tennessee Walker, good trail horse. 12 yr. old Standardbred, green broke. Aged companion pony. Call for details: 908459-4413. (2/5) Kittens for Adoption in early Sept. 2 B&W tuxedos & 2 gray & white striped. Vet-checked & litter trained. Call 908-362-7884 or 732-809-2814. (4/5) Kittens & Bunnies need homes ASAP. Call 973255-7473. (4/5)