Marshall Crenshaw has

just about done it all,

from acting to playing
music, but when it
comes down to it, he is
most at home performing in front of appreciative audiences. And
that's just what he'll be
doing when he hits the
stage at this year's
WNTI Stage Festival.
Presented by WNTI
Radio in partnership
with Kennedy Events
Services, WNTI Stage,
now in its third year,
takes place at the Lions
Pavilion on Route 46 in
Knowlton
Township.
This year the event is
taking place August
15th through 17th, and
offers the same kind of
great music everyone
has become accustomed
to,
from
acoustic
singer-songwriters
to
some good old rock 'n
roll!
And of course there's
plenty of food, beverages and an amazing
array of vendors.
Crenshaw will command all the attention
though when he takes
the stage on Saturday
night.
Born in Detroit, Crenshaw began playing
guitar at age ten and he
received his first break
playing John Lennon in
the off-Broadway company of Beatlemania. In
1987, he played Buddy

Holly in the Richie

Valens
biopic
"La
Bamba."
While living in New
York City, he recorded
the single "Something's
Gonna Happen" for
Alan Betrock's Shake
Records, which led to a
deal with Warner Bros.
His debut album, "Marshall Crenshaw", was
acclaimed as a pop
masterpiece upon its
release in 1982 and
established him as a
first-rate
songwriter,
singer and guitarist. The
record spawned the Top
40 single "Someday,
Someway,"
which
rockabilly singer Robert
Gordon scored a hit with
a
year
earlier.
Crenshaw's
second
album, 1983's Field
Day, was another critical
smash and led to a
successful slate of 20plus years of studio
recordings that offered a
fascinating evolutionary
journey through an array
of musical landscapes.
A quote from Trouser
Press
sums
up
Crenshaw's early career:
"Although he was seen
as a latter-day Buddy
Holly at the outset, he
soon proved too talented
and original to be
anyone but himself." All
Music Guide captured
Crenshaw's
vibe
perfectly: "He writes
songs that are melodic,

hooky and emotionally

true, and he sings and
plays them with an
honesty and force that
still finds room for
humor without venom."
As Crenshaw was
developing Jaggedland's
mix of poignant and
incisive love songs and
musings on mortality, he
ventured once again into
the film world, copenning the title track to
the hilarious, critically
acclaimed John C.
Reilly film "Walk Hard:
The Dewey Cox Story";
the track was nominated
for a 2008 Golden Globe
and a 2008 Grammy
Award.
There's plenty more
acts to check out!
Among
the
other
featured acts throughout
the weekend will be
Willie Nile with James
Maddock,
Spuyten
Duyvil, The Grand
Slambovians,
Todd

Wolfe with John Ginty,

Grover Kemble, Lelica
with BD Lenz, Kathy
Moser, Caren Kennedy,
Billy Hector, Jody Price,
and the shaking good
salsa band, La Fueza Da
Positiva. In all, there
will be over 20 musical
acts over the three-day
weekend.
Friday hours are 6pm
to 10pm, Saturday noon
to 10pm, and Sunday,
noon to 7pm. The charge
for admittance is just
$10 Friday and Sunday
(each day), and $20 on
Saturday, with children
12 and under free. Parking is free.
The food menu is as
diverse as the music,
with everything from
seafood to vegetarian to
American Classic food
available.
Vendors
selling a variety of products from jewelry to
funky tee-shirts will also
be on hand.
Major sponsors for
WNTI Stage are Knowlton Lions Club, Century
Link, and the Knowlton
Township Cultural and
Heritage Commission.
Organizers do ask that
you leave the coolers
and pets at home.
For more information
about the festival, or to
order tickets, visit www.
wntistage.org or call
908-979-4355 ext. 1.
For more about WNTI
go to wnti.org.

The KUMC Thrift

Store is having an
August
Summer
Clearance Sale. Everything is half-off, storewide. Stop by the thrift
store, located on Rt. 94
in Knowlton for the best
buys in the county.
Hours are 10am to 2pm,
Thursday through Saturday.
The Chester Lioness
Club
is
assisting
Operation Chillout Homeless
Veterans
Outreach with their
2014
Summer
Outreach Campaign.
Since December of
2000, Operation Chillout has assisted homeless veterans year round
in 14 NJ Counties by
providing for some of
their essential needs.
Currently
Operation
Chillout is calling for
cases of bottled water,
new and unused tee
shirts (size large and
extra large for both men
and women) and baseball style caps, personal
size sunscreen lotion

and insect repellent for

their annual summer
outreach.
Water
is
requested by the case.
Deliveries
began
Memorial Day and will
continue throughout the
summer until Labor
Day. Donations may be
left in plastic bags at the
front door of St. Luke's
Church, located at 265
West Mill Road in Long
Valley, NJ. For more
information,
email
Deacon Ray at ray@
operationchillout.org or
visit
operationchill
out.org.
The Catherine Dickson Hofman Library
will be rolling out their
all new Craft Carts
this month. There will
be a Lego Cart loaded
with everything that is
needed to build a Lego
masterpiece. Later in the
month, The Duct Tape
Cart will be available
with materials and
instructions for a variety
of different projects.
Carts are available for
in Library use only

and can be checked out

at the Front Desk. For
more information, call
908-362-8335.
If theres one thing
Boy Scouts know, its
that the best part of
earning a badge is the
experience. And with
badges ranging from
backpacking to robotics,
there are tons of cool
experiences to be had.
So if your son is looking
for real adventure, get
him involved with Boy
Scouts of America.
Youll see firsthand how
once-in-a-lifetime
opportunities can lead to
a lifetime of success.
Join NJ Boy Scout
Troop 153; with members from Knowlton,
Blairstown, Frelinghuysen,
White
and
surrounding areas. For
more
information,
contact
Committee
Chair Laurie Meivogel
at
njbsatroop153@
gmail.com, ScoutMaster
Jeff Armstrong at 973214-0217, or Recruitment
Chair
Bob
Provencher at bob@
provencher.org; or visit
www.facebook.com/njb
satroop153.
The North Warren
Recreation Group is
welcoming
outdoor
enthusiasts that enjoy
things such as hiking,
bike riding, canoeing,
hunting, local fishing,
deep sea fishing trips,

golfing, archery and gun

target shooting, and
wildlife
sightseeing.
Hosting two activities a
month will be the goal
of the group. Email
Matthew at muconn47
@centurylink.net.
Happy
Birthday
wishes are sent to
Justin Nyborg, August
6th; Krista Karasek,
August 6th; Ashley
Kershner, August 8th;
Jim Howey, August
9th; Heather Rusaw,
August 9th; Rickey
Brown, August 10th;
and
Tina
Amato,
August 10th.
Say Happy Birthday to your loved
ones in The PRESS!
Send us their names and
birthdays and well print
it here for free! You can
also send us a photo and
a birthday wish and
well publish it in the
paper for a small fee.
For more information,
call 610-599-1952.
Having a blast this
summer? Email your
Summer Fun Photos to
thepressmail@gmail
.com.
We love hearing
from you!
Send your birthdays,
anniversaries and
other info to: The
PRESS, 1 Broadway,
Bangor, PA 18013
thepressmail@gmail.com

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The following is a list

of books added to the
Warren
County
Library collection:
The Oh She Glows
Cookbook: Over 100
Vegan Recipes to Glow
from the Inside Out, by
Angela Liddon. X-Men:
Days of Future Past,
from 20th Century Fox.
Toy Story of Terror,
from
Walt
Disney
Studios. The Soul of All
Living Creatures: What
Animals Can Teach Us
About Being Human, by
Vint Virga, D.V.M. The
Homecoming (Thunder
Point), by Robyn Carr.
Michael Vey 4: Hunt for
Jade Dragon, by Richard
Paul Evans. Investing
For Dummies, by Eric
Tyson. Magic Tree
House #48: A Perfect
Time for Pandas (A
Stepping
Stone
Book(TM)), by Mary
Pope Osborne. Birdmen:
The Wright Brothers,
Glenn Curtiss, and the
Battle to Control the
Skies, by Lawrence
Goldstone. W is for
Wasted, by Sue Grafton.
How the Scoundrel
Seduces, by Sabrina
Jeffries.
Tailing
a
Tabby: A Bookmobile
Cat Mystery, by Laurie
Cass. Born Reading:
Bringing Up Bookworms in a Digital Age
-- From Picture Books to

eBooks and Everything

in Between, by Jason
Boog. Half Upon a
Time, by James Riley.
Kaplan SAT Math
Workbook, by Kaplan.
In The Charcuterie: The
Fatted Calf's Guide to
Making
Sausage,
Salumi, Pates, Roasts,
Confits, and Other
Meaty Goods, by Taylor
Boetticher. You Can't
Make This Stuff Up:
Life-Changing Lessons
from
Heaven,
by
Theresa Caputo. Big
Little Lies, by Liane
Moriarty. Summertime,
from Chronicle Books.
Daring: My Passages: A
Memoir,
by
Gail
Sheehy. Hope Runs: An
American Tourist, a
Kenyan Boy, a Journey
of Redemption, by
Claire Diaz-Ortiz. The
Good Son: JFK Jr. and
the Mother He Loved,
by Christopher Andersen. What I know for
Sure, by Oprah Winfrey.
I'll Be Back Right After
This: My Memoir, by
Pat OBrien. A Fatal
Gift, by Dorothy Dierks
Hourihan. Best Girl
(Rapid
Reads),
by
Sylvia Maultash Warsh.
How to Build a Girl, by
Caitlin Moran. Neverhome, by Laird Hunt.
Rampage of the Mountain Man, by William
W. Johnstone.

Maureen DonohueConway, Broker Salesperson with RE/MAX

House Values 4, has
been
awarded
the
Accredited
Buyer
Representation (ABR)
designation by the Real
Estate Buyers Agent
Council, Inc. of the
National Association of
Realtors (NAR).
Maureen joins a prestigious group of real
estate professionals in
North America who
have earned the ABR
designation. All were
required to successfully
complete a comprehensive course in buyer
representation and an
elective course focusing
on a buyer representation specialty, in addition to submitting documentation
verifying
professional experience.
Maureen has 10 years
of experience specializing in residential real
estate. She has been
with RE/MAX for five
years. In addition to
earning her ABR
designation, Maureen
also has her CNE,
Green and SFR
designations, as well as
her Broker license.
Maureen is part of the
Miracle Home Program
with RE/MAX. With
each closed transaction,
Maureen donates a
portion of her sale to
benefit
Childrens
Miracle Network. Originally
from
Bergen
County, Maureen moved
to Warren County 13
years ago. She currently
resides in Frelinghuysen
and enjoys spending

time with friends and

family, going out to
dinner
locally
and
giving back to the community.
To contact Maureen
D o n o h u e - C o n w a y,
ABR, call 908-2833073 or visit her website
at www.historichouse
hunters.com.
RE/MAX of New
Jersey was founded in
1985 and has grown
from a single office to
over 170 offices with
nearly 3,000 sales associates across the state.
RE/MAX of New Jersey
continues to be one of
the leading real estate
organizations in New
Jersey. Nobody sells
more real estate than
RE/MAX. RE/MAX of
New Jersey, based in
Moorestown, N.J., is a
privately owned and
operated
regional
franchiser for RE/MAX,
LLC. Please visit www.
remax-nj.com for more
information.

Rosemarie Albanese, a
distinguished
Rider
University graduate of
Bangor, Pennsylvania,
was honored at the
Alumni
Awards
Ceremony on June 7th,
2014.
The
annual
ceremony is part of the
day-long Reunion 2014
Festivities on the Lawrenceville, NJ campus.
Rosemarie Albanese
received
the
2014
Gordon E. Pritchard
Award of Volunteer
Service. She has served
as a member and President of the Rider
University
Alumni
Association Board of
Directors, serving over
55,000 Rider alumni
worldwide. Rosemarie
has been an active
member of the Regional
Affinity Chapter, helping the university extend
its reach and connect
with alumni near and
far. She has served with
distinction in roles
beyond Rider, that
include the US Congressional District Co-Chair
of
the
President
Reagans Citizens for
America Committee, the
Vice Chairman of the
Warren County NJ
Republican Party, Vice
Chair of the Republican
Task Force of the NJ
Womens
Political
Caucus, the Director of
NJ Conservative Caucus
and an active member of
the Business and Professional Womens Organization, among many

other prestigious committees and organizations.

While a student, she

was engaged with her

sorority, Zeta Mu Epsilon, and as an alumna
she
coordinated

reunions and gatherings,

bringing together her
sorority sisters and
rekindling the spirit of
friendship and bonding
shared in college.
Along
with
her
husband, Donald, a
former Trustee of Rider
University, she has been
a dedicated and loyal
fan of the beloved Broncos. Her unwavering
support of Rider athletics enabled students to
succeed both on the
playing field and in the
classroom.
In her award the
university
stated,
Rosemarie, you are a
shining example of a
dedicated alumna and
community servant. We
thank you for your
exemplary service to
our University and
beyond. You honor
yourself and your fellow
Rider
University
alumni, and we are
pleased to present you
with the much deserved
2014
Gordon
E.
Pritchard Award for
Volunteer Service.
Rosemarie is a graduate of Pius X High
School, Roseto, PA. She
is the daughter of the
late Joseph and Mary
Falcone of Bangor, PA.

Bash
the
Trash:
August 6th, 2pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman
Library, 4 Lambert Rd.,
Blairstown. Discover a
musical
world
of
science,
sound
&
sustainability! See how
musical instruments can
be made from junk &
how to build your own.
Registration req'd. FMI,
call 908-362-8335.
Free
Economic
Update Workshop:
August 7th, 2pm &
7pm.
31 Belvidere
Ave.,
Washington.
Sponsored by Warren
County Habitat for
Humanity. FMI or to
RSVP contact, Erik
J.Hendriksen, FIC Thrivent
Financial
Associate at 908-8494832 or erik.hendriksen
@thrivent.com.
Gazebo
Concert-Caribbean
Steel
Drums: August 8th,
7pm. Catherine Dickson
Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown.
Move to the island beat
of the Caribbean Steel
Drums. In the event of
rain, the concert will be
held in the Meeting
Room. FMI, call 908362-8335.
Touch
August

the Music:
9th, 11am.

Catherine
Dickson
Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown.
Hear a musical story and
try out the instruments
related to that story.
Musical fun for the
whole family! Registration req'd. FMI, call
908-362-8335.
Blairstown Committeeman
Available:
August 9th, 11:30am1pm. Blairstown Town
Hall. In an effort to
develop new lines of
communication
for
Blairstown
citizens,
Committeeman
Paul
Avery will be available
to meet w/ residents.
Future opportunities to
meet w/ the committeeman will be published in
Community Events.
Rummage
Sale:
August 10th, 10am2pm. Hillcrest SDA
Church, 590 Rt. 57 E.,
Washington
(beside
Washington
State
Troopers Barracks). All
proceeds benefit Joan
Knechel Cancer Center
at
Hackettstown
Regional
Medical
Center, sponsored by
Team
Arvelya.
In
memory of Arvelya
Choice. Donations &
volunteers needed. FMI,
call Kaitlyn Schneider at
908-328-8843.

Cracked
Walnuts
Childrens
Gazebo
Concert: August 11th,
10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4
Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Enjoy the fun w/
the music of Cracked
Walnuts. In the event of
rain, concert will be held
in the Meeting Room.
FMI, call 908-362-8335.
Two Summer Music
Camps: Aug. 11th15th, 9am-noon &
6-9pm. Christ Church,
62 Main Street, Newton.
Hosted by Children's
Chorus
of
Sussex
County. Morning class
for students entering
grades 1-6. Singing,
moving, African drumming & a choir experience. Evening class will
offer a High School
Vocal Workshop for
singers entering grade 7
& up. Singers will work
on repertoire from
classical & musical
theatre, & learn how to
prepare for college auditions as well as county,
region & all state honor
choirs. Fees apply. FMI
& to register, visit
ccscsings.org.
Kids Craft w/ Miss
Lina: August 12th,
2pm. Catherine Dickson
Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown.

Make a windchime!
Ages 5 & up. Registration req'd. FMI, call
908-362-8335.
40/70
Presentation
Presented by Home
Instead Senior Care:
August 13th, 6:30pm8:30pm. United Methodist Church, 115 E.
Washington
Ave.,
Washington. Designed
to help adult children &
their aging parents deal
w/ sensitive life topics.
Workbooks will be
provided. Series of
situations, scenarios &
responses
will
be
discussed & refreshments served. RSVP
recommended.
Call
Home Instead Senior
Care at 908-835-1400.
End of Summer Reading Party: August
15th, 2pm-4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman
Library, 4 Lambert Rd.,
Blairstown.
Games,
crafts, prizes, snacks &
fun. FMI, call 908-3628335.
Free Adult Co-Ed
Aerobics
Classes:
Mon. & Wed., 10am;
Sat.,
9am;
Tues.,
Thurs. & Fri., 4:45pm.
Johnsonburg Town Hall.
FMI, call Cathy at 908852-7426 or visit freling
huysen-nj.us/aerobics.htm

Blairstown, Knowlton
& Hope
A & P, Alpine Meats, Animal
Mansion, Ash Plumbing,
Asian Combat Arts, A-Tech,
Auto, Blair Tile, Blair Tire &
Auto, Blairstown Chiropractic, Blairstown, Country
Florist, Blairstown Municipal
Building, Blairstown Eye
Associates, Blue Ridge
Lumber, Buckwood, Building
Specialties,
Burgdorff,
BuzzWorks, Caffe Nelle
Cucine, Cannon Country
Real Estate, Columbia Post
Office, Custom Colonial,
Dale's Market, David Krawski
Dentist,
DogHouse,
Dominick Pizza, Dr. Magalio:
Dentist, Ellias Restaurant,
First Hope Bank, Fitness
Empire, Fountain Mall
Laundromat, Frank's Pizza,
Gallery 23, Geo's Pizza,
Gourmet Gallery, Grand
Rental
Station,
Hair
Company, Hairs 2 You,
Historic Blairstown Theatre,
Hope Deli, Hope Haircutters,
JD Liquors, John Deere,
Kozimors Upholstery, Knowlton Municipal Building,
Lakeland Bank, Lebduska
Accounting, Marksboro Deli,
Mark D. Nelke: DMD,
Medical Associate, Mediterranean Diner, Napa, Nature's
Harvest, New HoHo, North
Warren Farm & Garden,
North Warren Pharmacy,
North Warren Truck Repair,
Old Stillwater General Store,
Pizza Express, PNC Bank,
Post Office (Both Locations),
Post Time Pub, R. Keiling,
Race's Farm Market, Radio
Shack, Remax, Shell Gas
Station, Skyland Bank,
Smitty's, Sunrise, Nutrition
Center,
Sun
Velocity,
Sunoco, The Auto Shop, The
Inn at Millrace Pond, Tile
Warehouse, Tractor Supply,
Tramontin Harley-Davidson,
US Gas, Voulas Hairway to
Heaven, Village Green,
Warren County Library, Wells
Fargo, Wilbur's Country
Store, Wine & Spirits,
Woman to Woman
Belvidere
A & P, Al's Pizza, ACI Truck
Stop, Bagel Smith, Bel-Pike
Lanes, Belvidere Diner,
Belvidere Spa, Clucas Farm,
Curves, Dee Doo's, Dr.

Amannda Richline, Food

Mart, Four Sisters Winery,
H&R Block, Hearth Shop,
Hickory Mortgage, Little
Johns Pizza, Mediterranean
Riverside Designs, Riverton
Hotel & Restaurant, Rosal
Jewelers, Short Stop, Skee's
Busy
Bee,
Skoogy's,
Steckel's Shell, Station,
Thisilldous, Uncle Buck's
Diner, US Gas, Vincent
Haircuttery & Plus, Zack's,
Zeeks
Washington
A & P, Bagelsmith, Fliegauff
Jewelers, Home Instead
Senior Care, Kaffe Kaprys,
Lost Ladies, Mediterranean
Bistro, MWC Racing, PrideN-Groom, Quick Check,
Rossi, Second Time Around,
Shopper Stop, Silver Stars
Bagel,
Smith
Dodge,
Stanley's
Pizza,
Town
Market, Washington Diner,
Washington Shoe
Newton
A&G Pizza, Back in Motion,
BMW Dealership, Charm,
Co. Seat, Dunkin Donuts,
Hampton Diner, Ho Hos,
HobbyTown, Holiday Inn,
Home Furniture, Warehouse,
Kathy's Restaurant, Newton
News Stand, Optical Center,
PB&J, Quick Check, Shop
Rite, Skylands Sport Shop,
Springboard
Shoppe,
Superior Shower Doors, The
Chatter Box, VW-Audi
Dealership, Weis
Hackettstown
A & P, Bachs Home Healthcare, Cozy Corner, Golden
Skillet, Hacktettstown Free
public Library, Hackettstown
Guns & Ammo, Hackettstown Sandwich Shoppe,
Hackettstown
Regional
Medical Center, Mama's
Pizza/Cafe Baci, O'Neill's
Jewelers. Prickley Pear,
Quick Check #2, Riverstar
Diner, Tranquility General
Store, Valley Bagel, Weis,
Willow Caf
Columbia
Ayers, Roses Cafe

Hello fellow readers,

Last week we spoke
about annoying crabgrass and how to keep it
at bay. Theres more to
be crabby about, writes
Carol from Blairstown,
who sent a picture of
what looks like minibamboo, which shes
trying to wipe out to
allow her pachysandra
to spread. Microstegium
vimineum/Japanese Stilt
Grass (also known as
Marys Grass, although I
take no ownership!) is
an invasive annual that
thrives in a wide variety
of habitats forming
dense stands.
Its thought to have
come over from China
in 1919 in packing
material. Unfortunately
deer dont browse Stilt
Grass; they choose
native plants over it
reducing
competition
for the unwanted grass
whose seed remains
viable for five years
with high germination
rates. The stuff seems to
have taken over our
roadsides and is in its
full glory this time of

year!
Carol shared a second
unwelcome volunteer
that
stumped
me.
Thankfully a friend who
is an expert on weeds
identified it as Canada
Thistle/
Cirsium
arvense.
Although it has the
Canada name it is really
from the Mediterranean
and, while great for
butterflies, it will take
over an area, writes
Dennis of Blairstown.
Maybe thats why its
also known as Creeping
Thistle or Field Thistle.
Its true their purple
puffball flowers are
striking in a field with a
display of butterflies
dancing above; ironic
how
good-looking
plants can be so devastating. The United States
Department of Agriculture identifies both as
invasive species that
crowd out native plants
and reduce crop and
forage yields for farm
animals.
Hand pulling before
they go to seed is the
best bet for both of these
invaders, but what a
chore! You can also use
a contact killer on the
weeds themselves, but
keep it away from your
pachysandra, Carol. I
suggest an organic product called Burn Out by
St. Gabriel Organics,
which is an alternative
to Round Up. A stronger
version called Poison
Ivy Defoliant is better
for stubborn weeds such
as thistle. Go back to
where you came from
intruders!
Garden dilemmas?
askmarystone.com

(StatePoint) Whether
youre a homeowner or
a
renter,
savvy
approaches to running
your home can save you
money according to
house smart experts.
These simple tips from
Homes.com, a leading
online real estate destination, and sister site,
ForRent.com,
wont
take much time or effort
to execute.
Programmable Thermostats: Available for
about
$50-$100,
programmable
or
smart thermostats can
save hundreds of dollars
yearly on electricity
bills, taking the guesswork out of finding a
comfortable temperature
for your home. Some
models even come
equipped with Wi-Fi so
you can turn down the
thermostat remotely.
Low-Flow Shower:
Dont wash money
down the drain. By
taking the environmentally friendly step of
replacing
outdated
showerheads with new
low-flow models, you
can reduce your water
use in the shower by 25
to 60 percent, as well as
increase
hot
water
efficiency, according to
Energy
Department
statistics.
Extra Payment: Over
the course of a 30-year
loan, one additional
mortgage
payment
yearly can save thousands on annual interest
payments.

Unplug:
Many
gadgets and appliances
consume power even

when turned off, a

phenomenon known as
phantom
power.
Unplug or use a smart
power strip to save an
estimated five to ten
percent on electric.
House Plants: With
air pollution levels
increasing, improving
indoor air quality is
important. But air purifiers can cost hundreds of
dollars. Consider houseplants to remove toxins
from the air and add
color, warmth and comfort.
Dodge the Draft: As a
house ages, hot and cold
air from outside often
creeps in. Weatherproofing is an inexpensive,
simple task that can save
up to 15 percent on
heating and cooling
costs. There are a
variety of weatherproofing products, including
v strip, felt, and foam
tape. Research what
your home needs. You
can also get a home
energy audit to discover
ways to improve your
homes interior quality.

Do-it-Yourself:
Redecorating can make
a home feel new. However, professionals often
come with a hefty price
tag, so use online
resources to jump on the
DIY bandwagon or
check out free DIY
workshops at hardware
stores like Home Depot
and Lowes.
Ceiling Fans: An air
conditioner uses 3,500
watts of energy, while a
ceiling fan only uses 60
watts. Ceiling fans can
even be useful during

winter. Set the fan to run

clockwise
and
the
reverse motion will push
warm air down from the
ceiling.
Shop Your Home:
Before buying new
home accessories, look
for
budget-friendly
tweaks you can make.
Rearrange furniture and
lighting to change the
feel of any space or
switch
decorations
between rooms to make
both feel different.
Laundry: Consider
washing most clothes
(except towels and
linens) in cold water.
Use the dryer efficiently
by filling but not overfilling the machine.
Some energy-efficient
appliances can qualify

your family for an additional tax credit.

For more moneysaving tips, visit the Idea
Gallery at Homes.com
and the ForRent.com
Apartment Living blog.
Exploring ways to
reduce home expenses
can help you save for
important upgrades.

(StatePoint) More than

30,000 cases of Lyme
disease are reported
each year, making it the
most
commonly
reported vector-borne
illness in the US,
according to the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention. Make sure
your family isnt part of
that number.
As the warmer months
coax us outside, reducing the risk of tick bites
is essential to protecting
your family from Lyme
disease and its potential
long-term, devastating
effects.
Lyme disease can
cause facial or Bells
palsy, severe headaches,
neck stiffness, heart
palpitations, and pain
and swelling in large
joints. However, its
difficult to diagnose, as
symptoms can be attributed to other health
problems.
Left
untreated,
approximately 60 percent of
Lyme disease sufferers
experience
arthritis,
while
five
percent
develop chronic neurological
challenges
months or years after the
infection.
Had I understood the
potential severity of
Lyme disease and taken

the threat seriously, I

might have saved my
children from years of
suffering, says Jennifer
Reid, a mother of two
children affected by
Lyme disease and Community Coordinator for
the
BLAST
Lyme
Disease
Prevention
Program. Prevention is
possible.
BLAST is a helpful
acronym representing
basic tick bite prevention measures -- Bathe,
Look for ticks, Apply
repellants, Spray the
yard and Treat your pets.
Additionally,
Reid
recommends
taking
these simple steps:
For People
Avoid wooded and
busy areas with high
grass and leaf litter.
Apply repellent to
exposed skin and clothing before outdoor
activities.
Bathe or shower right
after spending time
outdoors and conduct a
full-body tick check.
Use a mirror to see hard
to reach places such as
the under arms, belly
button,
scalp,
and
behind the knees.
For Pets
Check pets for ticks
daily and remove them
as soon as possible.

Talk with your veterinarian about using tick

preventatives on your
pet.
Watch pets closely for
changes in behavior or
appetite. This may
indicate Lyme disease
infection.
In Your Yard
Place a wood chip or
gravel barrier between
your lawn, patio, and
play equipment and any
wooded areas. This will
restrict tick migration
into recreational areas.
Mow the lawn
frequently and keep
leaves raked.
Keep playground
equipment and patios
away from yard edges
and trees and place them
in sunny locations, if

possible.
Pest control products
can help protect your
family from tick bites,
according to RISE
(Responsible Industry
for a Sound Environment), a national trade
association.
On
a
seasonal basis, consult a
professional to spray the
perimeter.
Get more tips to
become a backyard
boss and protect your
family against hidden
lawn and landscape
risks by visiting http://
blog.debugthemyth.com.
This season, take
charge of your backyard
and learn how to protect
your family.

(NAPSI)Those who
dont believe dog bites
pose a serious problem
in the U.S. are barking
up the wrong tree.
Consider the following:
An estimated 4.7
million dog bites occur
in the U.S. each year.
Nearly 800,000 of
those bites require medical care.
The insurance industry pays more than $1
billion
in
dog-bite
claims each year.
Fortunately, there are
steps that parents can
take to reduce the risk of
problems when children
and dogs interact.
The first is to educate
their children and supervise them when they are
around dogs. Studies
have found that the No.
1 dog-bite prevention
measure is education.
Children who understand how to act around
dogs, how to play with
dogs, when to leave
dogs alone and how to
properly meet a dog are
much less likely to be
bitten.
What can parents do?
To help parents supervise their children when
around dogs, here are
some safe rules of
behavior
for
kids,
suggested by the Accident Attorneys Organization:
Dont treat a dog
unkindly.
Never hit, kick, slap
or bite a dog or pull on

his ears, tail or paws.

Dont bother a dog
when she is busy.
Never bother dogs
with puppies or dogs
that are playing with or
guarding toys, eating or
sleeping. Always leave
service dogs alone while
they are working.
Dont approach a dog
you dont know.
Never approach a dog
that is tied up, behind a
fence or in a car.
Always make slow
movements, set things
down carefully and
dont run when youre
around dogs, as this gets
them excited and they
may accidently hurt you.
What can dog owners
do?
Here are some tips for
dog owners that can help
to reduce the risk of
problems:
Supervise your dog.

Dogs left on their own

may feel uncertain and
defensive,
or
even
overly confident, and
this poses risks to your
dog, as well as to other
people and dogs.
Train and socialize
your dog.
Be sure your dog interacts with and has good
manners around all
members of the family,
the public and other
animals. Basic training
is as important for the
owner as it is for the
dog, and socialization is
the key to a welladjusted adult dog.
The Accident Attorneys Organization has
created a downloadable
safety guide for dog
owners and parents. It
also explains the laws
governing dog bites. For
a copy, visit www.
accidentattorneys.org.

There are a lot of ways

you can say thanks. And
Christopher
Maier,
owner of the Land of
Make Believe, considered many ways to thank
to his loyal visitors in
recognition of the family
amusement park's 60th
Anniversary
this
summer. And then it hit
him. As the tri-state's
premier amusement park
geared towards families
with children 12 and
under, the perfect thank
you would be a unique
giveaway - a family style
SUV!
And so, in celebration
of the 60th Anniversary,
Land of Make Believe is
giving away a FREE
Ford Escape on Labor
Day, September 1 - no
purchase necessary, just
come to the park and
enter the contest! In
keeping with the park's
tradition of family values
and wholesome fun, the
Ford Escape is a miniSUV ideal for families.
In addition to the SUV
giveway, Land of Make
Believe is celebrating
with a new ride. Earlier
this year Land of Make
Believe unveiled a brand
new water slide, Pirate's
Escape, the state-of-theart Sensational new
Water Park Experience!
With Pirate's Escape
only the daring are
swept away when the
Pirate declares it is "time
to Escape" and the
bottom drops out - and
the Adventure begins!
The exciting sensation of
loss of gravity is a frenzy
of feelings and the
splashing of water when
"landing" is beyond
description! The new
ride has gotten rave
reviews from those who
dare!
In any case, a visit to
Land of Make Believe is
always special. "This is
an exciting year, not just
for our visitors, but for
us, too," said Maier. "We
really wanted to score a
home run and the SUV
giveaway and the new
ride is like hitting a
Grand Slam!"
Located in Historic
Hope Township, the park
has remained the region's
most popular family fun
Day Trip destination for
six decades, with generations of visitors enjoying
its rides, show and attractions over and over
again. Generations of
families have enjoyed
the park, and it shows on
a typical day there as
grandparents,
once
youngsters who visited
Land of Make Believe,
are now bringing their
grandchildren!
Land of Make Believe
became a reality because
of Hermann Maier.
Maier, an educator,
specifically
designed
Land of Make Believe
for parents to participate
with their children, the
first such park of its kind
in the United States.

Taking his own children

to amusement parks,
Maier felt like a "spectator" watching his kids
have fun. He wanted to
experience the fun and
joy with them. And so he
envisioned a park where
parents would not be
passive spectators. In
fact, Land of Make
Believe was the first
amusement park built in
the United States with
this objective in mind.
Opening in 1954, Land
of
Make
Believe
preceded Disneyland by
one year.
"The Land of Make
Believe is a landmark
among New Jersey's
family attractions," says
Phyllis
Oppenheimer,
Tourism Rep for the New
Jersey Department of
State, Division of Travel

and Tourism. "Today's

hospitality hot trend of
experiential travel has
been in place for six
decades at the Land of
Make Believe." Land of
Make Believe is "a great
tourism experience in
New Jersey."
While it has grown in
leaps and bounds, the
park has expanded the
opportunity for adults
and children to participate together whether it's
on an old fashioned
hayride, on the "Thriller"
roller coaster, or on the
million dollar river
tubing adventure ride in
Pirate's Cove Water
Park.
Indeed, if Hermann and
Marie were still alive,
they would be amazed to
see how his park has
grown. From atop the

Water Park's Water

Slides Tower, one can
see acres of rides, shows
and attractions at the
base of the Jenny Jump
Mountain where the tale
of young Jenny is told
over and over again.
Maier, and the park
was recently recognized
by the Warren County
Freeholders
for
its
importance to tourism in
the region, its commitment to the community
at-large, and its preservation of over 450 acres of
open space. Indeed,
Land of Make Believe
has also gained a
national reputation for its
unique charm and excellence in operations and
safety, winning numerous awards and accolades from many different organizations, locally
and nationally.
Located in a valley and
among
picturesque
mountains and forests,
Land of Make Believe
has always been a leader
in ecotourism in Warren
County. It financially
supports and protects
450 acres of open space,
preserving it for our
children
and
their
children.
For more information,
call 908-459-9000 or
visit www.LOMB.com.
Be sure to Like the Facebook page, too!

Project
SelfSufficiency is seeking
donations of new school
supplies for distribution
to hundreds of children
during the month of
August. New crayons,
pencils, erasers, glue
sticks, scissors, pens,
spiral notebooks, and
loose leaf paper would
be deeply appreciated.
Monetary donations to
be used toward the
purchase of supplies
would also be gratefully
received.
Donations of new
school supplies will be
gratefully accepted at
Project Self-Sufficiency
through
Wednesday,
August
20th.
The
agency is located at 127
Mill Street in Newton.
For more information
about making a donation, or to inquire about
any of the programs and
services available at
Project Self-Sufficiency,
call 973-940-3500 or
visit
www.projectself
sufficiency.org.

Project
SelfSufficiency is a private
non-profit communitybased organization dedicated to improving the
lives of low-income
families residing in
northwestern NJ. The
agency has served more
than 19,000 families,
including more than
30,000 children, since
1986. Project SelfSufficiencys mission is
to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful and comprehensive
services enabling lowincome single parents,
teen parents, two-parent
families and displaced
homemakers to achieve
personal and economic
self-sufficiency, family
stability and to improve
their lives and the lives
of their children. The
agency offers a supportive
family-centered
environment where life
issues are addressed
through a combination
of counseling and other
services.

(StatePoint) The transition to college is an

exciting time. But with
new opportunities come
uncertainties,
from
financing an education to
picking the right courses.
Paying for college and
having kids leave the
house is new territory for
most
parents
and
children.
But
with
research and preparation,
parents can help kids
learn how to maximize
available funds, borrow
responsibly and manage
their new lives, says
Jodi Okun, founder of
College Financial Aid
Advisors and brand
ambassador for Discover
Student Loans. Parents
should encourage kids to
take responsibility for
forming a long-term

financial plan they can

work through together.
Okun offers the following tips for a smooth
transition:
Empower students:
Let students start with
smaller decisions, such
as what to do with high
school
graduation
money, and then build to
bigger ones, such as
finding and applying for
additional scholarships
and deciding whether
they can balance school
with work-study or a
part-time job. Encourage
students to form relationships with their schools
financial aid office.
Balance dreams with
opportunities.
While
students often pick a
major based on childhood passions, parents

may steer them toward

an in-demand field with
a good salary and career
trajectory. In fact, 70
percent of parents say
job
potential
after
college is as important or
more important than
choice of major, according to a recent Discover
Student Loans survey.
Starting salary should
also guide how much
debt the student takes on.
For example, if a student
anticipates a $40,000 a
year starting salary, he or
she should take on no
more than $40,000 in
student loans over the
course of college.
Figure out the parents
role. The majority of
student loans are for
students, but there are
loans specifically for

parents (e.g., Parent

PLUS Loans and some
private student loans).
Consider the advantages
of each and decide
whether parent student
loans, traditional student
loans or a combination is
best. Regardless of
whats decided, parents
should discuss options
and expectations with
their child.
Exhaust free money
first. Grants, scholarships and other free
financial aid can help
students pay for costs.
Resources
such
as
Discovers Free Scholarship
Search
and
Studentaid.ed.gov can
help students and parents
identify and apply for
important free money.
Choose the right
student loan. With so
many choices for loans,
choosing the right one
can be overwhelming.
Families
should
compare federal and
private student loans
based on key components, such as interest
rates, origination fees
and repayment options
and then choose the
loans that best fit their
financial needs.
Seek consultation.
Financing college can be
an overwhelming and
confusing
process.
Consider talking to a
financial planner who
can offer sound advice.
For more tips, visit
discoverstudentloans.com

Project Self-Sufficiency
will be offering a variety
of computer classes in
August, including an
Introduction to Personal
Computers, Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Excel,
QuickBooks and courses
designed specifically for
seniors and for men. All
classes will take place in
the agencys Career
Center, located at 127
Mill Street in Newton.
The fee for each
computer course is $10,
the class for seniors is
$25, and all of the
remaining seminars are
free. Students must be
registered
Family
Success
Center
or
Project Self-Sufficiency
participants.
A basic Introduction to
Personal Computers will
be offered on Mondays
and Wednesdays, August
4th through 20th, from
6pm to 9pm, and on
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
August 5th through 21st,
from 9am to noon. This
introductory course is
designed for first-time
computer users or people
with limited computer
experience.
Students
will learn computer
basics, including the
different components of
the computer and the
performance of simple
procedures. Fundamental keyboarding skills
and a brief overview of
popular software appli-

cations, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power

Point and Outlook will
also be discussed.
An introductory class in
Microsoft Word will be
offered on Mondays and
Wednesdays, August 4th
through 20th, from 9am
to noon, or on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, August
5th through 21st, from
6pm to 9pm. An
Advanced
Microsoft
Word course will be held
on
Mondays
and
Wednesdays, August 4th
through 20th, from 9am
to noon. Students will
learn word-processing
techniques, including the
creation of professionallooking letters, faxes,
newsletters and other
documents, as well as the
use of mail merge
features used to print
mailing
labels
and
address
letters
to
multiple
recipients.
Participation in the introductory level Microsoft
Word course is required
prior to registration in the
advanced class.
Those interested in
learning about Microsoft
Excel are encouraged to
attend an introductory
class on Mondays and
Wednesdays, August 4th
through 20th, from 6pm
to 9pm or on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, August
5th through 21st, from
9am to noon. Instruction
will center on the

creation of spreadsheets,
databases and workbooks for use in tracking
inventory, sorting data
and creating mailing
lists. Students will learn
how to add, subtract,
multiply and divide rows
and columns using
formulas and become
adept at storing, managing and interpreting data.
Students must complete
the introductory level
Microsoft Excel class
before registration in the
advanced course.
A course in QuickBooks
Accounting
Software will be offered
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 5th 28th,
from 6pm to 9pm.
Students will learn how
to organize personal or
business finances, track
orders and payments,
generate invoices, monitor and manage expenses
and produce sophisticated reports and sales
forecasts.
Seniors are invited to
familiarize themselves
with personal computers,
learn how to use email
and safely navigate the
internet with Better
with Technology, which
will be offered on
Fridays, August 8th
through 22nd, from 9am
to noon. This class is
open to agency participants as well as seniors
from the public.
A
special
Mens

Employment Lab will be

offered on Wednesdays,
August 6th through 27th,
from 9am to noon or
from 6pm to 9pm.
Participants will receive
basic computer instruction, and assistance with
resume development and
job search techniques.
The agency will also
offer a series of seminars
during the day and

evening
which
are
designed to help participants land and succeed at
new jobs. Courses will
cover Resumes and
Cover Letters, Interviewing Skills, Job
Search and Networking
Techniques, Financial
Management, Workplace Literacy, Salary
Negotiations,
and
Careering 102. Project
S e l f - S u f f i c i e n c y s
Career Center also offers

help with obtaining a

GED; job training for
women, teens and young
adults; career counseling
and assessment; Job Start
and Job Search services.
Interested participants
are
encouraged
to
contact the agency for a
schedule.
To inquire about eligibility, or for more information, call 973-9403500 or visit projectself
sufficiency.org.

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