Enjoy The Sights and Sounds of The Season in Washington Township December 17

See a Live Nativity, Open House, Tree Lighting and Campfire

The public is invited to attend an Open House and the 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Campfire at Washington Township's Municipal Building on Saturday, December 17th, at 7pm. The snow date is December 18th. The municipal building is located at 211 Route 31 North, in Washington. Light refreshments will be provided. The Warren Hills High School Choral Group will be performing. A Special Guest is scheduled to arrive courtesy of the Washington Township Fire Department. The Washington Emergency Squad will be accepting unwrapped toys and donations for the Annual Toy Drive. There will be a Living Nativity Play at 5:30pm at Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 214 Route 31 North, in Washington, located directly across from the Municipal Building. Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be available. Come see and hear the Christmas story, including live animals and Christmas carols. For more information about the Live Natvity, please call the church at 908-689-1976. For more information about the Tree Lighting and Campfire Open House, visit Washington Township online at www.washington-twpwarren.org.

Hackettstown Police Department Collecting Toys and Gifts for 2011 Toy Drive
The Hackettstown PBA #369 is collecting toys and gifts for the 2011 Toy Drive. They are requesting that the toys and gifts be unwrapped. Monetary donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off at the Hackettstown Police Department. If youre dropping off a check, please make the check payable to Hackettstown PBA#369. Please bring your unwrapped toys or gifts to the following locations: -Hackettstown Police Department: 215 Stiger St Hackettstown; Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm;

-Fulton Bank of New Jersey: 176 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown; -Fulton Bank of New Jersey: Crossroads Center on Route 517 in Hackettstown; -Jacks Scissor Wiz:

170 Main Street, Hackettstown; -Sun Dial Tanning: 108 E. Plane Street, Hackettstown; -WRNJ: 100 Route 46 Hackettstown. The last day to drop off

the toys and gifts for Christmas will be Friday, December 16th. For more information, contact Detective Darren Tynan at 908-852-3302 or email hpd34@ hackettstownpd.net.

Greenwich Township will be holding a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 28th,

from 10am to 11am at the Townships Road Department Garage, located at 321 Green-

wich Street, Stewartsville. The Headquarters and all branches of the Warren County Library will be closed Saturday December 24th, and Monday, December 26th, for Christmas Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27th, with all facilities opening at 9am. The WCL and all its branches will be closed Saturday December 31st, and Monday January 2nd, for New Years Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday January 3rd, with all facilities opening at 9am. Library patrons, who wish to access their accounts, view the library catalog, or search electronic databases can do so by vistiing the library's website at

warrenlib.org. The Sixteenth Annual Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Exhibit will be displayed until Thursday, January 19, 2012 in the Wayne Dumont Jr. Administration Hall Gallery, on Route 519 south in Belvidere. The gallery is open to the public during regular weekday business hours and is an accessible location. The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission presents this art show. For further information call (908) 453-4381. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to: The PRESS PO Box 430, Blairstown, NJ 07825
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The following is a list of books recently added to the Warren County Library collection. Non-Fiction: Inconceivable: A Medical Mistake, the Baby We Couldn't Keep, and Our Choice to Deliver the Ultimate Gift, by Carolyn Savage. Recreation: The Complete Christmas Music Collection, from Alfred Publishing Company; I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond, By Michael Oher. Personal Growth: Angels in My Hair, by Lorna Byrne, Practical Wisdom, by Barry

Schwartz. Fiction: Deja Vu (The Sisterhood), by Fern Michaels; Started Early, Took My Dog, by Kate Atkinson; The Doctor's Wife, by Elizabeth Brundage; Restless Heart, by Wynonna Judd. Childrens: When Cows Come Home For Christmas, by Dori Chaconas; Here Comes Christmas!, by Caroline Church; Mickey's Christmas Carol (Classics Series), by Mouse Works; Piglet's Big Movie: A ReadAloud Story Book (Read-Aloud Storybook), by RH Disney.

Dates for Hackettstown Cat and Dog Licenses For 2012 Announed
All cats and dogs in the Town of Hackettstown must be licensed during the month of January 2012. Licenses may be obtained at the Municipal Building, 215 Stiger Street, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday January 7th, and January 21st, 2012 from 9am to noon. Licensing is in accordance with State Law and Ordinances adopted by the Mayor and Common Council. License fees are as follows: Neutered Animals, $6; Non-neutered Animals, $9; late fee after January 31, $2 per month. To obtain a license, a rabies inoculation certificate with an expiration date of November 1st, 2012 or later must be presented and, if applicable, a neutering document must be presented. If you wish to obtain a license by mail, send the applicable documents and a check in the appropriate amount made payable to the Town of Hackettstown along with a self addressed stamped envelope with your phone number to the above address. For more information, call 852-3130.

Washington VFD and Gifts of Hope Foundation Team Up For Santa Run
The Washington Twp. Vol. Fire Department will once again be having their Santa Run with The Gifts of Hope Foundation. The run will take place on December 17th. Registration and gift drop off will take place on December 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Brass Castle Fire House. Please bring a donation of $30 as well as your pre-wrapped gifts with your childs full name and street address. Online registration is avalible (online registrants still need to drop off gifts at the firehouse). At registration, you will receive a receipt and an approximate time that Santa will deliver your gifts. All proceeds help children with chronic illness. To register online, visit www.giftsof hopefoundation.org. Gifts of Hope Foundation serves families during their time of greatest need, by providing financial relief to families whose children are battling chronic illnesses. By creating a collaboration between families, medical providers, insurance companies and caring individuals, they will provide support to families and their children.

Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will present the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, on Sunday, December 18th, at 7pm. The worship service includes nine Bible stories interspersed with Christmas carols which depict the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus. The renowned Christ Church Senior Choir will perform along with a brass quintet under the direction of Senior Choir Director, Joe Mello. There will be several opportunities for the public to sing along. The format for the service was based on an Order drawn up by Edward White Benson, later Archbishop of Canterbury, for Christmas Eve, in 1880 in Truro, Cornwall. It has since been adapted and used by other churches all over the world. Christ Church is delighted to invite the public to this wonderful

celebration of Christs birth, noted the Reverend Robert Griner, Rector at Christ Episcopal Church, Newton. There is no better way to usher in the week leading up to Christmas than to come together as

a community in our beautiful space and raise our voices in song, he continued. The event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. Christ Church is

located at 62 Main Street in Newton. For more information about the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, or directions, call the Christ Episcopal Church office at 973383-2245.

Community Chanukah Party in Blairstown

Chanukah - The Festival of Lights - brings back fond memories of childhood years and serves to renew our sense of identity. The Chanukah lights provide us with warmth, joy, strength and inspiration. Such is the purpose of a community-wide celebration to be held in Blairstown. The entire community is invited to celebrate a public Menorah lighting on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30pm in the Chow and Zen building located at 14 Bridge Street in Blairstown. The program will include hot latkes and Chanukah fun for the kids. For more information, please contact Rabbi Shusterman at 973-9273531 or rabbi@ mychabadcenter.com.

Do you or a loved one have a problem with alcohol? Perhaps you can find the answers and the help you are looking for in Alcoholics Anonymous. The group would like to invite you to stop by the

Alcoholics Anonymous Group Forming in Blairstown on Mondays

Blairstown Beginner's Meeting to learn more. They are people of all ages and from all walks of life who have found a better way of living through AA. You can drop by and just listen, or join in the discus-

sions; it's up to you. The meetings are held from 8pm to 9pm every Monday evening at the Presbyterian Church Office Building at 25 Main Street, Blairstown, (next to Blairstown Post Office).

Have a Very Tuba Christmas in Belvidere

Enjoy Tuba Christmas at Warren County New Jersey's Courthouse steps on December 24th, at 5pm. Come enjoy the fun and play your tuba and euphonium. Registration will be held at 3:30pm at Belvidere United Methodist Church, 219 Hardwick Street, and rehearsal is 4pm in the fellowship hall. In case of bad weather, the event will be held in the fellowship hall at the church. Warren County Courthouse located at 413 2nd Street, Belvidere. There is plenty of parking available around the town's square. If you have any questions, please call 610588-1884 or email info@artmusicemporiu m.com.

By Doreen Rutherford

Did you like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory when you first saw it? Do you love to watch it again and again? I have always loved chocolate, especially around the holidays. In the quaint town of Bangor, PA sits a historic chocolate factory that creates the most delicate delights promptly and consistently. Chocolates on Broadway is located at 60 Broadway in

Bangor, has been there since 1906 and is the forth family to own and operate it. The retail shop is on the street level floor but underneath, in the basement level, is where the little elves make their marvels. The underground factory, which produces approximately 500 to 600 pounds of candy daily, is complete with giant chocolate mixers, heat lamps, candy molds and my favorite, the conveyor belt. The conveyor is

roughly 30 feet long with six inch windows to peek inside at the chocolates and candy as they roll by on their way to the boxing station. Also inside the conveyor, is a chocolate waterfall that drenches all the to be covered" treats with a bountiful layer of their special chocolate. All the candy recipes are secret family recipes written on little pieces of paper, put in a book and never shown to anyone. Their employees are deeply trusted and loyal, making the shop a true gem. It was a pleasure to see the chocolates placed in their boxes and loaded onto the conveyor by human hands; by workers who have actually been doing this for 30 years. It is refreshing to see this, especially in the era of automation, and it makes this shop stand out. This business has been a candy shop for 105 years, and the Bussenger family of Bangor

has owned it since 1978. The founder, Anthony Aleveras, came to New York City from Greece to see S. Whitman, the founder of Whitman Chocolates and Milton Hershey, founder of Hershey Chocolates. He obtained financial backing from them and carved out his store in Bangor on the advice of both men. Most of the original decor is evident. Not visible to the public presently, are the wall to wall oil paintings done by an Italian artist for Anthony Aleveras. The paintings still hang on the walls but are carefully covered to protect them. The marble fountain counter remains as it was, the gas lights have

been switched to electric, and the whole feel of the shop is artisan old-world, infused with the comfort of the modern age we live in today. The richness of history that drapes this shop can actually be felt when you visit this store. When you combine the facts that the chocolate used to make their candy is local, the shop

is locally owned and operated, and their ageold recipes are uniquely delicious, it makes you think, "Why not give Chocolate for the Holidays?" The possibilities are endless and their service is personal. For more information, call them at 610-5889060, toll-free at 877817-2462, or visit chocolatesonbroadway.com to view their sweets.

Cast In Bronze: 'Spirit of the Bells' Performance on December 17

The sounds of the seasons will ring with a haunting performance by Cast in Bronze: the only musical act in the world that features a Carillona medieval four-ton instrument of 35 bellswhich is played by a silent and masked Spirit of the Bells. Cast in Bronze performed at Walt Disney World's Epcot, opened the Mass of Pope John Paul II in New York City's Central Park, and also appeared on the NBC Today show. Its creator, Frank DellaPenna, is a Master- Carillonneur and a graduate of the French Carillon School located in Tourcoing, France. Cast in Bronze will capture the magic of the season by ringing iconic holiday music and original compositions for spectators on Main Street in Chester on December 17th with five shows at the top of the hour from 12pm to 4pm. Note: Inclement weather backup date is slated for December 18th, with the same show times.

RE/MAX Ridge Still Accepting Toys For Tots Donations

RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate is still accepting donations for its annual toy drive in Warren County. RE/MAX Ridge is collaborating this holiday season with the national Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to collect toys to benefit needy children. RE/MAX Ridge is accepting new toys in their original packaging (without gift wrapping) at their offices in Blairstown and Washington. Please stop by either office between 10am and 5pm any day. Your support will be very much appreciated by so many. Toys for Tots is a United States Marine Corps Reserve program which donates toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. RE/MAX Ridge toy drop-off locations: In Blairstown at 8 Main Street (in the flat iron building adjacent to the Blair Academy waterfalls) and in Washington at 218 Rte 31 (just south of Rte 57 and across from the Oxford Tire and Auto and Dairy Queen). For more information, you may contact RE/MAX Ridge in Washington at 908689-4444 or in Blairstown at 908-362-7200.

Build A New Holiday Tradition With Gingerbread

( N A P S I ) S u g a r, spice and delectably nice! Few things can serve as a more festive holiday centerpiece than a gingerbread house. Made popular by the Brothers Grimm tale Hansel and Gretel, gingerbread dwellings were created by bakers as early as the 16th century. These charming holiday homes are absolute fun and the perfect memory-making activity to share with loved ones. No time to bake gingerbread this season? No problem. Houses are easy to assemble and decorate with Pre-Baked Gingerbread House Kits from Wilton, while still providing the wonderfully spicy-sweet taste and smell of gingerbread. Theres a kit for every dream housefrom a classic cottage to an intricate mini village. Even pre-assembled kits are available, leaving extra time for decorating. All thats needed to craft an ideal abode is included in the kits and ready for fun-prebaked gingerbread, a cardboard base, icing, loads of colorful candies, an easy-to-use decorating bag and tip, plus instructions. The kits even offer decorating ideas or you can create your own design. Decorating gingerbread houses brings the whole family together for holiday celebrations. Adults can put the basic frame structure together and watch kids have a ball decorating with their favorite candies to create rainbow roof tiles, festive holly wreaths and playfully patterned window designs. The results and memories will be special. Completed gingerbread projects will amaze holiday guests while allowing creativity to shine. Everybody will enjoy the beautiful creations and you will join in the excitement by finding out just how great a gift they can be for others. So spread some good cheer by sharing a holiday tradition that will bring joy all season long, and make sure to visit the leader in food crafting at www.wilton.com for more gingerbread ideas. While youre visiting, check out the Ask Nancy podcasts for step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful treats anytime of year!

(NewsUSA) - If it's truly better to give than to receive, why not give more than gifts from the store this holiday season? Home-baked treats are the perfect way to warm a heart and

satisfy a sweet tooth for the people on your "nice" list. "Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, and spend a pleasant day in your cozy kitchen

making home-baked gifts, like little loaves of Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Bread," said Martha White baking expert Linda Carman. "Giving someone a homemade gift is special because it's a priceless gift of your time." To make your gift even more meaningful, consider pairing the mini loaves with a wooden cutting board, a spreader and a small butter crock filled with a homemade spread that's delicious and easy to make. Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Bread
Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 2 (7.4 oz.) pkgs. Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large) 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts Orange Butter and/or Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, optional (below) 1. Heat oven to 350 degreeF. Coat bottoms only of four 6 x 3 1/2-inch foil loaf pans with no-stick cooking spray. Stir together all bread ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Divide batter among prepared pans. 2. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store in refrigerator. Serve with Orange Butter or Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, if desired. Makes 4 small loaves Orange Butter: Beat 1/2 cup softened butter in small bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon grated orange peel and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Makes 3/4 cup. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: Grind 1 1/2 cups toasted hazelnuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt in food processor until very fine and getting creamy. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted. Pulse until blended. Store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Makes 1 cup.

Peppermint Ice Cream Drum Cake

Makes 810 servings 1 chocolate cake layer, 8- or 9-inch round by 1 inches tall, baked in a springform pan with removable sides 1 carton Dreyers/Edys Slow-Churned Light Peppermint Ice Cream 1 carton (16 oz.) purchased vanilla frosting 24 thin candy canes or sugar sticks 12 glac (candied) cherries Chocolate decorating icing 2 long pretzel rods 2 large marshmallows Red or green sugar Freeze cake in pan for 30 minutes to firm top. Spread ice cream in an even layer to the top edge of pan. Freeze several hours until ice cream is firm. Remove sides of pan. Frost sides of cake and a 1-inch border around cake top. Return to freezer if ice cream softens. Squeeze decorating icing in a crisscross pattern on top. Press sugar sticks diagonally around sides (if using candy canes, remove bent tips). Place cherries around top of cake. Freeze several hours or overnight before serving. Dampen top and sides of marshmallows with water. Roll in sugar crystals. Insert pretzel sticks to make drumsticks. Place on top of cake before serving. Note: Prepare a chocolate cake mix, making two cakes and reserving one cake for another use.

Holidays are a Great Time to Start a Family Cookbook

(NewsUSA) - To most of us, the year-end holidays are a time of family, friends and a lot of food. While these times can be hectic with all of the running around that needs to be done, these are also the best times to start a family cookbook project says one expert. "Many of the family holiday traditions start in the kitchen and center around the meals we serve our family and guests at this time of the year, says William Rice, founder and copublisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, winner of a 2009 WebAward from the Web Marketing Association. A successful family Pass your famous cookie recipes onto the family so they may be used for generations to come. cookbook needs at least one dedicated individual to lead the project as editor. This person gets the project off the ground and invites family members to contribute recipes. Once a labor-intensive task, now families are using the Internet to simplify the project. "A Website, such as www.FamilyCB.com, can provide step-bystep instructions and tools to help the family member serving as cookbook editor to contact others and encourage them to enter their favorite recipes directly into the online system," says Rice. For more information on how you can make a family cookbook, visit www.FamilyCB.com.

1. You reuse last year's Christmas cards and send them out under your own name. 2. You steal light bulbs from you neighbor's outdoor display to replenish your own supply. 3.You put out last year's stale candy canes for children. 4. You enclose an inferior gift in a Bloomingdale's box to impress your friends. 5. You make collect, long distance phone calls to your family on Christmas day, claiming you are stuck in a phone booth. 6. At the office Christmas party, you horde huge stockpiles of goodies for later use at your own Christmas party.

Givens-Belet Post 258 American Legion Meetings held on the second Monday of each month at 8pm. All veterans are welcome. Memorial Hall, Route 521, Hope-Blairstown Rd. post 258@gmail.com. Family Support Groups Family Guidance Center of Warren County Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) programFor family members coping with a loved ones severe and persistent mental illness. Meetings in Washington and Phillipsburg Please contact Jen at (908)689-1000 ext. 331 for more information

TOWN OF BELVIDERE: Meetings 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Municipal Building, 691 Water Street. 908-475-5331. BLAIRSTOWN TOWNSHIP: Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building, 106 Route 94. 908-362-6663. FRELINGHUYSEN: Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg. 908-852-4121 TOWN OF HACKETTSTOWN: Meeting: 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building, 215 Stiger Street. 908-852-3130 TOWNSHIP OF HARDWICK: Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Municipal Building, 40 Spring Valley Road, Hardwick. 908-362-6528 TOWNSHIP OF KNOWLTON: Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month and 4th Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia. 908-496-4816 TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD: Regular Meeting: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Municipal Building, 11 Green Street, Oxford. 908-453-3098 TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG: Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Municipal Building, 675 Corliss Avenue, 908-454-5500 BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON: Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m.Municipal Building, 100 Belvidere Avenue, Washington. 908-689-3600 TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON: Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 211 Route 31 North, Washington. 908-689-7200.

It was nearly Christmas and Judge Judy was in a happy mood. She asked the defendant, "What are you being prosecuted for?" "Doing my Christmas shopping too early," replied the defendant. "That's not a crime," replied Judge Judy. "How early were you doing your Christmas shopping?" "Before the store opened," replied the defendant.

PVC White Arbor: square tube design. 20 lattice sides, 50 wide, full length 92 long w/ arch. 7 squ-are tubes. 3 yrs. old. $25. Call 908-3625263. (1/4) LEGO Racers: series model # 8461. In orig. box, instructions incl. $40. Call 908-3627737. (1/4) Maytag Gas Dryer: exc. cond. Nearly new. Instruction manual & warranty card incl. $50. Call 908-362-5560. (1/4) Weso Renaissance Wood Stove: manuals & hardware incl. $500 firm. Call 908-3625969. (1/4) Fireplace Grate: 1 piece steel, no welds. 22 L x 15 W x 9 H. $30. Call 973-3835461. (1/4) Childrens Outdoor Playhouses: Little Tykes castle & 3 other styles ranging from $40-$100. Call FMI: 570-350-6298. (1/4) For Sale: Pachinko machine, Seeburg jukebox, Playboy 25 slot machine. Call 908362-9312. (1/4) 20 Dreamsicles Collection: 1 glass cabinet (6 x 26 x 12), 1 cabinet (6 x 19 x 12) & 1 dresser (61 L x 3 H x 20 D). Call 908-362-6461. (1/4) FREE: 7 artificial Christmas tree & big stuffed teddy bear. Call 908-362-8727. (1/4) Surfboard: 6.2 Byrne. Tri fin, squash tail. Good cond. $300. Call 908-362-8311. (1/4) Compound Bow: Hoyt Super Slam. Soft bow case, arrow case, misc. archery equip. Good cond. $50. Call 908362-8311. (1/4)

Spiral Curio Cabinet: corner, brown, Factory-Made lighted. Good cond. Call 908- Staircase: brown handrails & all hardware incl. plus landing. 362-8311. (1/4) Like new. $200 firm. Call 570Fish Tank: 10 gal. w/ stand, 629-3449. (4/4) hood, heater & filter. $20. Call Gas Corner Fireplace: 908-362-8311. (1/4) ventless, blower, pedestal. Roof Carrier: Yakima 7 x 3. Mantel incl. Hardly used. $500 Locks. Roof bars & brackets. firm. Call 610-217-7049. (4/4) Great cond. $250. Call 908Computer Station: metal & 362-8311. (1/4) black formica frame. 24 D x Franco Belge Coal Stove: 32 W x 30 H. Desk Chair w. great cond. w/ 3 sections. 8 rollers. Like new. $25 for both. total combined length of brand Call 908-459-5881. (4/4) new stainless steel, double wall insulated stove pipe. Asking Antique Ferriers Toolbox: $650 for all. Call after 6pm: $200. Call 973-383-5817. (4/4) 570-801-7378. (2/4) For Sale: 24 x 2 Werner Scaffold--$350. Pool Heater-$50. Upright Piano--$50. Mink Coat, small--$50. Call 908343-1357 or 908-362-9749. (3/4) Ping Pong Table: custom built, not assembled. You pick up. $75. Call 908-362-9396. (3/4) New Scranton Lace Holiday Tablecloths: 100% Polyester, washable, wrinkle-free. 40 x 40 Ecru w/ dark green: $15. 60 square, ivory: $15. 20 x 90 oval , pine green: $20. Cash or Paypal only. Call 973383-0565. (3/4) Antique Spinning Wheel: plus extra bag os parts. $250. Call 973-383-5817. (4/4) FREE: Filling Cabinets, Storage Cabinet, Tables, Rugs, Tackle Boxes, Floor Lamps & more. Call 908-4594547. (4/4) Chain Link Dog Fence/Run: 6 pieces, 6 H. 2 pieces at 6 W, 1 w/ gate. 4 at 10 W. $200. Homemade doghouse, Cedar shake, 4x4. $50 OBO. Call 908-459-5881. (4/4) GE Gas Range: used 4 weeks during kitch. rennovation. $100. Call 908-914-2772. (4/4)

John Deere Trailer: 15 cu. ft. Unite all steel, tee/knee hitch, tilt bed. New tires & tubes. Has grease fitting. Shed-stored. Good cond. $50. Call 908362-5263. (1/4) Brute Snowblower: 10hp, 29, elec. start. $400 OBO. Call 908-362-6598. (3/4) Huskie Snow Thrower: single stage. Like new. $150. Call 908-475-5447. (3/4) Hydraulic Log Splitter: 20 ton. Horiz. or vert. Wisconsin motor. Rebuilt control valve. New hydraulic coil & filter. $800. Call 908-496-4688. (4/4)

Starting with the January 11, 2012 Edition of The PRESS, we will be charging for ALL Classified Ads. Prices Are As Follows: Miscellaneous, Vehicles, Recreation, Wanted, Lawn & Garden, Yard Sales & Free Pets: Up to 20 Words: $10 for 5 weeks 21-30 Words: $12 for 5 weeks 31-40 Words: $14 for 5 weeks 41-50 Words: $15 for 5 weeks Rentals, Real Estate, Services (Hay Bales, House Cleaning, etc.), Help Wanted*, Firewood, & Wanted Ads Will Be $15 Per Week, Per Column Inch (1.5 W x 1 H). All Ads Must Be Paid In Full, In Advance. Credit Cards Not Accepted For Charges Less Than $20. Make Checks Payable to: The PRESS. *Help Wanted Ads are Free for Business that Run Display Ads During the Same Week(s) as their Help Wanted Ads.

All Classifieds Must Be Received by Noon on 12/21/11 in order to be printed in the 12/28/11 edition. All Classifieds Must Be Received by Noon on 12/22/11 in order to be printed in the 1/4/12 edition. Our 1/11/12 edition will be printed on regular schedule.

New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Easy Energy Bars

Prep time: about 10 min. cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Milk cup Smart Balance Rich Roast Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky) 1 cups minimarshmallows 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Buttery Spread Original 2 cups high-protein, multigrain cluster cereal, crushed cup dried blueberries cup dark chocolate chips, melted (optional) Line the bottom of an 8-inch square pan with wax paper. In a small bowl, mix dry milk powder with milk to moisten. Place the peanut butter, buttery spread and marshmallows in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in milk mixture. Add crushed cereal and blueberries to peanut butter mixture and stir until evenly mixed. Transfer to prepared pan. Use a flat-bottom container or a glass to firmly and evenly press mixture into pan. Cool completely. When cooled, invert pan onto a cutting board, allowing pressed mixture to fall onto board. Discard wax paper. Cut square pressed mixture in half, then cut each half into six (4-inch) bars. If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over bars and store in airtight container. Yield: Six 4-inch bars. For more recipes, visit www.smartbalance.com. The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker. The Centenary Stage Company will present The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet's (NJCYB) performances of the annual Nutcracker this year in the David and Carol Lackland Center in Hackettstown. With a cast of 60 talented dancers from Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties, The NJCYB's Nutcracker is unique because it's narrated by Janine Byrnes who tells the story from the perspective of young Clara Stahlbaum.

In this dramatic presentation, the audience is invited to Dr. And Mrs. Stahlbaum's Christmas Party. As the theater darkens, and some of the world's most beautiful music plays, Ms. Byrnes takes the audience on a storybook adventure. The show will be held

on December 17th and 18th, at the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown. Ticket prices range from $22.50-$25. They are available by calling 908-979-0900. For more information, visit www.centenary stageco.org.

During this season of giving, would you like your gifts to be special and not found anywhere else? What do you buy that someone who already has everything? Wouldnt it be nice if holiday presents were more personal than catalog numbers? Consider art as a gift. Now through January 7, 2012, the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council is hosting Art is a Gift, a holiday show and sale of affordable art.

The artworks and artists cover the spectrum of fine art and quality crafts: raku pottery, hand-knitted mittens, felted alpaca scarves, realistic paintings, photography, and abstract acrylic paintings are some of works of art being shown. All are for sale, with some under fifty dollars. With such a diverse selection, finding a distinctive gift for all on your list is not an exhausting feat. Besides, its also a great art show.

You can browse, enjoy and feel the holiday spirit captured by the artists and displayed in their work. The show is in the Council's gallery at 133 Spring Street in Newton. The gallery is open during normal office hours: Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. More information about these and other events can be found on the Council's website www.scahc.org, or by calling 973-383-0027.

Hope Everyone has been on their best behavior! It is that time of the year! We all love to see Santa no matter where or when he pops up! Usually, there is a lot of to-do, long lines, dazzling Christmas trees amid beautiful winter settings. There was just something special, as I watched this Santa and Mrs. Claus in action, or maybe I should say interaction, with the children! I don't know if it was the quaint setting, the fact that Mrs. Claus was also present playing an active role, their clothing, the children's actions, or a combination of all, but I just had to go back to my car and get the camera!! This will make a nice Christmas Card from me to you! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays, Charlie Fineran.