Dr. Stephen Nervi and Dr.

Nicole Rocca are proud to announce the grand opening of their new dermatology practice, Natural Image Skin Center in Hackettstown. The state of the art office is located in the Hackettstown Medical Arts Building at 108 Bilby Road, Suite 202. The doctors are excited to bring their more than 15 years of combined experience in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology to Northwestern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The doctors have been working together for many years in Livingston and will continue to hold office hours there. Both doctors are board certified dermatologists and specialize in all aspects of dermatology. From thorough skin cancer screenings to flawless facial rejuvenation, both Dr. Rocca and

Dr. Nervi utilize the most advanced techniques and are highly skilled in the art of Botox, fillers, laser,

chemical peels and Ulthera, a skin tightening procedure. For pediatric patients, they treat a variety of

conditions including acne, eczema, rashes, warts and other skin infections. They also are experts in diagnosing and treating skin cancer and are skilled in the use of dermoscopy, a biopsy minimizing tool that allows doctors to more closely visualize moles to determine if they are healthy or not. The family friendly office will be open from Monday through Saturday with convenient early morning and evening hours. Most insurances and medicare are accepted. For more information, directions and appointments, visit Natural ImageSkinCenter.com or call 908-509-1938. Natural Image will also be offering a grand opening special of 10 percent off all chemical peels, Botox or fillers for the month of March.

The Warren County Solid Waste Advisory Council Meeting scheduled for February 7th in the Wayne Dumont Jr. Administration Building has been rescheduled for February 28th in the same location. Notice of Public Meeting: The next scheduled meeting for the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission will be held on March 21st, 7:30pm at Shippen Manor Museum, located at 8 Belvidere Ave., Oxford. For more information, call 908-453-

4381. Congratulations to the following students who have made it on the Hope Twp. School Honor Roll or High Honor Roll (straight As) for the second marking period of the 20122013 school year: Hannah Enslin, Logan Fazio, Zack Kropywnyckyj, Sarah Moyer, Sam Myerchin, Sam Peters and Kayla Senzig (grade six honors); Jakob Makover and Desli Norcross (grade six high honors); Gabriella Caputo, Taylor Rasely, Nicholas Rosania,

Darren Siegmeister, Hailey Steinman, Duncan Taylor and Patricia Woodworth (grade seven honors); Jillian Fedarick (grade seven high honors); Shealee Auletta, Zach DeLuca, Jordan Fedarick, Megan Granitzski, Blair Hoffmaster and Alex Nelson (grade eight honors); Samantha Steinman and Melissa Strom (grade eight high honors). Congratulations, everyone! The Blairstown Auxiliary of the Newton Medical Center is looking for new members. The auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of every month at the First United Methodist Church in Blairstown at 10am. For more information, call 908-9023771. The Blairstown Dog Park is currently seeking donations for fencing around the park. All donations are welcome and can be mailed to Blairstown Dog Park, 106 Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825. The dog park is a nonprofit group and can

provide donors with tax deductable forms. For more information, visit www.BlairstownDog Park.com. The Sycamore Park Playground Project is currently accepting donations to help make this dream a reality in Blairstown. Like Sycamore Park Playground Project on Facebook for more information. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Alicia Barlip, February 27th; John Cascioli, February 27th; Mike Ennico, February 28th; Jordan Trimper, March 1st; Amber Morris, March 2nd; Justin Mooney, March 2nd; and Melissa Werner, March 5th. Easters just around the corner, which means so is our Easter Coloring Contest...! 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 and other items that have been added to the collection recently at the Warren County Library: How to Lead a Life of Crime, by Kristen Miller. If You Find Me, by Emily Murdoch. Let the Sky Fall, by Shannon Messenger. Mind Games, by Kiersten White. Miss Fortune Cookie, by Lauren Bjorkman. My Life Next Door, by Huntley Fitzpatrick. Obsidian Mirror, by Catherine Fisher. OCD, The Dude, and Me, by Lauren Roedy Vaughn. Out of the Easy, by Ruta Sepetys. Pretty Little Liars #13: Crushed, by Sara Shepard. Shards and Ashes, by Melissa Marr. Spookygirl, by Jill Baguchinsky. The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand, by Gregory Galloway. The Dead and Buried, by Kim Harrington. House of Earth: A Novel, by Woodie Guthrie. The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things, by Paula Byrne. Miracles Happen: The Transformational Healing Power of Past-Life Memories, by Brian L. Weiss. The

Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power , by Kim Ghattas. The Four Agreements Companion Book: Using the Four Agreements to Master the Dream of Your Life, by Miguel Ruiz. One Direction: Behind the Scenes, by One Direction. Deadly Stakes, by J.A. Jance. Robert Ludlum's The Janson Option, by Paul Garrison. Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea, by Jan Peck. The Loner: Bullets Don't Die, by J.A. Johnstone. Suspect, by Robert Crais. JunkBox Jewelry: 25 DIY Low Cost (or No Cost) Jewelry Projects, by Sarah Drew. Come to the Table: A Souledout Sisters Novel (Christian Fiction), by Neta Jackson. The Wicked (Righteous Series), by Michael Wallace. Lifesaving Lessons: Notes from an Accidental Mother, by Linda Greenlaw. The Hands of War: A Tale of Endurance and Hope, from a Survivor of the Holocaust, by Marione Ingram. All the Right Stuff, by Walter Dean Myers.

On March 7th at 7pm, John Kuhl will speak on Hunterdon County's role in the Civil War. The lecture will take place at the Red Mill Museum Village in the Administration Building. The museum is located at 56 Main St. in Clinton. Member tickets are $5 and non-member tickets are $8. Tickets can be purchased at the door. John Kuhl, Commissioner of the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission, is recognized for his personal collection of Civil War artifacts and his avid involvement in

historical organizations. John has written numerous publications and is soon to celebrate the release of his new book on Hunterdon's Civil War Soldiers. John's presentation will detail Hunterdon's role in the Civil War and will address his research on soldiers from Hunterdon who risked their lives to serve. Visit the Red Mill on March 7th and learn more about Hunterdon's involvement in the war that drastically changed our Nation. For more information, visit www. theredmill.org.

The Sussex County Arts and Heritage Councils annual Skylands exhibit has become a benchmark for quality art shows in the New Jersey highlands. All artists 18 years of age or older are invited to submit entries and all media are accepted. Last year 80 works of art were selected from over 400 entries by artists in the tri-state area and beyond. This year the cash prizes total over $2,000. The juror is selected by a committee of experienced artists and professionals. This years juror is Lydia Viscardi, a mixed media artist whose award winning fine art work is frequently on exhibition and is widely collected. Lydia is the Gallery Director and Curator of the Betty Barker Gallery at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, home of the New Canaan Society for the Arts in Connecticut. She teaches Studio Art and paints portraits working on commission. Lydia received a BFA from CW Post College of LIU, after studying two years at the Toledo Museum of Art School of Design, Toledo, Ohio, and received a MFA in

mixed media from William Paterson University. The exhibition is well attended by the public and highly regarded by artists of all levels of experience. The gala opening reception, with champagne, wine, catered hors d'oeuvres and entertainment, will be held on April 27th from 4pm to 6pm. The reception serves as a major fundraiser for the council. Awards will be presented at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are discounted if purchased in advance by April 19th, but are available at the door. Selected artists will receive a complimentary ticket. Reservations can be made by calling the council or by going to eventbrite.com/event/

5245573652. Artists interested in entering can download the entry form by visiting scahc.org, scrolling down and clicking on the link on the right. You can also call the council at 973-383-0027 or visit

the gallery at 133 Spring Street in Newton. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 3pm and Saturday from 11am to 3pm. The show continues through June 1st during normal hours with free admission.

NW Democratic Club Meeting: February 27th, 7:30pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Guests welcome. FMI, call 908-362-6808. Elephant Revival: February 27th, 8pm. The Historic Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main St., Blairstown. FMI & tickets, call 908-3621399 or visit www. thehbt.com. Fish & Chips Dinner: February 28th, 5pm to 7pm. Tranquility Community House, 4 Kennedy Rd., Rt. 611 at Rt. 517. Proceeds benefit renovation of Tranquility UMC. For tickets, call 908-8501092 or 973-786-5318. B.A.R.K.S. Pet Adoption Day: March 2nd, 11am to 3pm. Pet Goods, 10 Commerce Blvd., Roxbury. FMI, call 973-300-3185 or

visit barksinc.com. Live Music by Push: March 2nd, 9pm. Post Time Pub, 25 Main St., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-0007. March Fun Party by MOMS Club of Blairstown: March 4th, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908912-MOMS or email BlairstownMOMSClub @gmail.com. Blairstown Auxiliary of the Newton Medical Center Meeting: March 5th, 10am. 1st UMC, Blairstown. FMI, call 908-902-3771. Free Zumba Toning Class: March 5th, 5:30pm to 6:15pm. Blair Academy Armstrong-Hipkins Dance Studio. FMI, visit blairstown-nj.org. Writers Roundtable: March 5th, 7pm to 9pm. Unitarian Fellowship, 1 W. Nelson, Newton. Featured Poet: James Rawlins. Open reading for creative writing. Poetry & fiction to follow. FMI, call 908-362-6025. Rhonda Vincent & The Rage: March 7th, 8pm. The Historic Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main St., Blairstown. FMI & tickets, call 908-362-1399 or visit www.thehbt.com. Hope Twp. School Tricky Tray: March

8th, 6pm. Hope Twp. School. Advance tickets on sale now. No one under 18 permitted. FMI & tickets, call 908-4594242, ext. 323 or visit hopetownshiptrickytray. shutterfly.com. Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Orientation: March 9th, 9am to noon. 52 County Rd. 661, Newton. Call 973-8002420 visit www.antlerridge.com to sign up. Roast Beef Dinner: March 9th, 4pm to 8pm. Franklin Twp. VFD, 310 Old Main St., Asbury. FMI, call 908319-0379. Rummage Sale: March 8th, 9am to 4pm & March 9th, 9am to noon. Franklin Twp. VFD Auxiliary, 37 2nd St., New Village. FMI, call 908-689-3677 or 908-329-6041. St. Patricks Dinner Dance by Knights of Columbus Council 5410: March 16th, 6pm to 11:30pm. St. Lawrence Parish Hall, 375 Main St., Chester. FMI & tickets, call Bruce or Virginia at 973-5843405. Wine Tasting for Wildlife Charitable Event for Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary: March 16th, 7pm to 10pm. Brook Hollow Winery, Rt. 94, Columbia. FMI & tickets, visit antler-ridge.com. Open Mic Night: March 16th, 9pm to 11pm. Sweet Janes, 278 Main St., Johnsonburg. Your bring the talent, we provide the stage! FMI, call 908813-8404.

Annual Maple Sugarin Open House at Lusscroft Farm: March 16th & 17th, 10am to 3pm. 50 Neilson Rd., Wantage. FMI, visit lusscroftfarm.com or call 973-262-4732. Pancake & Sausage Supper March 23rd, 4:30pm to 7pm. Walnut Valley UMC, Vail Rd. at Rt. 94, Blairstown. FMI, email christiebende@ yahoo.com. Casino Night: March 23rd, 7pm to 10pm. Green Twp. Fire Dept., 243 Kennedy Dr., Green Twp. Benefits 2 Frelinghuysen Elem. School alumni scholarships for NWRHS grads. FMI & tickets, call Brenda Kleber at 908-852-4121. An Evening with Sarah Watkins: March 28th, 8pm. The Historic Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main St., Blairstown. FMI & tickets, call 908-362-1399 or visit www.thehbt.com. Spirit Family Reunion: April 3rd, 8pm. The Historic Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main St., Blairstown. FMI & tickets, call 908-362-1399 or visit www.thehbt.com. The John Ginty Band & the Damian Calcagne Band: April 6th, 8:30pm. The Historic Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main St., Blairstown. FMI & tickets, call 908-3621399 or visit www. thehbt.com. Blairstown Rotary Club Annual Cash Raffle: April 19th, 7pm to 9pm. Dinner & Music. FMI, visit blairstownrotary.org.

Blairstown & Knowlton 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 Diner Blairstown Municipal Building Blairstown Optical BookNest Buckwood Building Specialties Burgdorff BuzzWorks Caffe Nelle Cucine Cannon Country Real Estate Columbia Post Office Country Kids Station Custom Colonial Dale's Market David Krawski Dentist DogHouse Dominick Pizza Dr. Magalio, Dentist Ellias Restaurant Finish Line Auto First Hope Bank Frank's Pizza Fun & Games Gallery 23 Geo's Pizza Gourmet Gallery Hair Company Hairs 2 You Historic Blairstown Theatre Hope Deli Hope Haircutters JD Liquors Jetstream Hobbies John Deere Kozimors Upholstery Knowlton Municipal Building Lakeland Bank Lebduska Accounting Lumber Majestic Cleaners Marksboro Deli Medical Associate Napa Nature's Harvest New Beginnings New HoHo North Warren Pharmacy North Warren Truck Repair Old Stillwater General Store Physical Therapy Pizza Express PJ's PNC Bank Post Time Pub Prudential R. Keiling Race's Farm Market Radio Shack Remax RunWay Caf Salon Chevoux Shell Gas Station Skyland Bank Smitty's Sophia Nails Studio 94 Sun Velocity Sunoco The Auto Shop Tile Warehouse Tractor Supply Tramontin US Gas Village Green Wells Fargo Wilbur's Country Store Wine & Spirits Woman to Woman Belvidere A&P Albanese Gallery Al's Pizza

ACI Truck Stop Bagel Smith Belvidere Spa Clucas Farm Dee Doo's Dr. Amanda Richline Food Mart Four Sisters Winery Gunnar's Landing H&R Block Hearth Shop Hickory Mortgage 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 Pride-N-Groom Quick Check Rossi Second Time Around Shopper Stop Silver Stars Bagel Smith Dodge Stanley's Pizza Subway Town Market 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 O'Reilly's PB&J Prima Donna's 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 Hackettstown Guns & Ammo Hackettstown Sandwich Shoppe Mama's Pizza/Cafe Baci O'Neill's Jewelers Prickley Pear Quick Check Riverstar Diner Valley Bagel Weis Willow Caf Columbia Ayers Hunters Lodge Roses Cafe

The recovery work required in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has underscored the need for a labor force with ample technical and trade skills, said Commissioner Harold J. Wirths of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development as he joined Sussex County Technical School recently in recognizing National Career and Technical Education Month and celebrating the SkillsUSA program. The National Career and Technical Education Month celebration coincided with a leadership conference meeting of the NJ SkillsUSA Association, of which the Sussex County Technical School SkillsUSA Chapter is an affiliate. SkillsUSA is a national, non-profit partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to assist teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and

skilled service occupations, including health occupations. Across the nation, we have people retiring from certain professional trades with few young people ready to take their places. Here, we are preparing these students for those jobs, but more importantly we are preparing them to be our future leaders, said Ralph Starace, the advisor to the SkillsUSA Chapter at Sussex County Technical School. Commissioner Wirths

toured the Sussex County Technical School in Sparta. All Sussex County Technical School students are registered as active members of SkillsUSA. Student Daria Ferdine, who spoke at the SkillsUSA leadership conference, is currently serving as the president of the NJ SkillsUSA Association and student Stephen Devito is president of the NJ Northern Region chapter. State Sen. Steve Orho, Commissioner Wirths

and Lori Howard of the state Department of Education also spoke before the leadership conference, which was followed by a tour of the school headed by students Bradford Van Orden and Matthew Corsello. More than 300,000 students and advisors join SkillsUSA annually. They are organized into more than 17,000 sections and 54 state and territorial associations. There are about 11,000 student members from 68 local chapters in the NJ SkillsUSA Association. As members of SkillsUSA, students have the opportunity to participate in leadership development workshops and conferences, serve as a leader, participate in community service projects, attend educational field trips, compete in career based competitions, travel, apply for awards and scholarships and fundraise for worthy causes.

Voula Evangelis has recently joined RE/MAX House Values 4, located at 1585 Rt. 517 in Hackettstown, as a sales associate. With eight years of experience, she specializes in residential home sales and land in Warren, Morris and Sussex counties. Voula is involved with fundraisers and walks for Juvenile Diabetes and Scleroderma in Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties. She also enjoys hairstyling, reading and golfing. She has been a resident of Knowlton Township for 25 years where she has raised her two sons, Michael and AJ. To contact Voula Evangelis at RE/MAX House Values, you can reach her at 908-852-1333 or via email at voula322 @earthlink.net. For more information and to view current listings

visit, voula322.com. RE/MAX of NJ 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 NJ continues to be one of the leading real estate organizations in the state. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. RE/MAX of NJ, based in Moorestown, is a privately owned and operated regional franchiser for RE/MAX, LLC. For more information, visit remax-nj.com.

The Christie Administration launched a joint effort with Swissport USA recently to hire 1,000 New Jersey residents for available positions with the aviation ground services company at Newark Liberty International Airport as it opens a new cargo and baggage handling operation this spring. Swissport USA has asked the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) to help fill the positions, giving priority consideration to people displaced by Superstorm Sandy and New Jerseys long-term unemployed, particularly those already involved in storm cleanup efforts through a National Emergency Grant secured by Governor Christie. The LWD began work last week with Swissport USA to direct unemployed residents to a job fair held today at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Newark, the first of many to be hosted in the coming weeks. Swissport USA is

eager to get its cargo operation up and running, so our department has moved quickly by lining up potential hires from people with resumes in our Jobs4Jersey.com search engine, people who joined our Jersey Job Clubs, our Talent Networks and our veteran outreach services, LWD Commissioner Harold J. Wirths said as he monitored todays hiring effort. Swissport USA contacted the Christie Administration a week ago seeking help in filling the posts in time for an April grand opening. LWD began prescreening applicants for

the job, and will continue that effort as a pool of thousands of potential new hires are directed for final interviews with the company. The available positions range from warehouse agents and cargo office agents to supervisors. Candidates are required to have a valid drivers license, a high school diploma, a clean record and a steady work history. We are happy to partner with the New Jersey Department of Labor to help us find qualified individuals to staff our operations at Newark Airport, said Gregory Reeves, Swissport USA Senior Vice

President Human Resources. Swissport USA has 60 days to staff its new Newark Liberty International Airport operations, and candidates accepted into the company training programs will receive pay while awaiting Federal Aviation Administration certification and to pass background checks. Swissport USA also will offer those hired the flexibility of working at its facilities at LaGuardia and JFK airports. The training will be conducted at the Newark Liberty International Airport.

Despite your best efforts, your pet has slipped out an open door or gate and escaped. If hes wearing his collar and tags, chances are good that you will get him back. But what if the collar or tags come off? Or someone decides to take and make your pet their own? Microchips provide an extra level of protection with many added benefits. A microchip is a tiny transponder about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted just under the skin usually between the shoulder blades. It does not hurt the pet anymore than a vaccine injection. Each microchip

contains a registration number unique to your pet. There are several microchip companies that have a 24/7 recovery system. A handheld scanner reads the frequency of the chip and displays the information so that the shelter, police department or a veterinarian can contact you and return your pet. It also provides proof of ownership should someone else claim your pet as their own. For dogs, it allows you to purchase a lifetime dog license through your local courthouse. This saves you both time and money by not having to renew this every year. It is very important to register the microchip with the company that manufactures it. Without this, the company or anyone who finds your pet has no way to contact you and return your dog, cat, bird or other pet to you. For more information, contact Leck Veterinary at Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, at 610-863-3111.

Meet Missy from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is a sweet senior girl who was brought to the

shelter by her family when they wanted a younger dog. Its hard to believe they didnt want this gentle old soul. Missy still has a lot of life in her and will enrich the life of someone who will provide her with love, tasty meals and a forever home. She loves attention and belly rubs and is happy to pass the time sitting on her pillow watching the goings on around her or snuggling on your lap to watch TV. She likes the outdoors, going for short walks or just exploring the smells of the backyard. Missy is thought to be between eight and 10 years old, but has plenty of energy to run across the yard and hop up the stairs when its time to eat. She is also housebroken and loves her crate. Missy is a beagle-doxie mix of 23 pounds and gets along with everyone. She has the most soulful brown eyes you will ever see. Missy will make a wonderful companion for anyone. For details, visit ehrdogs.org or call 973-664-0865.

John and Anne Kappelmeier will be this years honorees at the St. Joseph Regional School Annual Dinner Dance and Auction scheduled to begin at 6pm, March 2nd, at Perona Farms in Andover Township. Proceeds from this years event will be dedicated to the Building on Faith, SJRS Capital Campaign for the continued improvements of the facility and upgrades to technology. Part of the proceeds will also go to the Muriel Gillen Tuition Assistance Fund, in memory of a life-long supporter of Catholic education and SJRS. John Kappelmeier was born in Brooklyn, NY and attended St. Michaels School. He attended Brooklyn Tech High School and Pace College. He has worked for both the National City Bank and Irving Trust Bank, both in NYC. He has also worked for Chubb and Son Insurance. Anne Kappelmeier was also born in Brooklyn, NY and attended St. Michaels School. She attended high school at

Our Lady of Wisdom Academy in Queens. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from St. Johns University in Jamaica, Queens. Anne has been a school teacher for more than 50 years. She retired in 2009, having taught preschool at Redeemer Lutheran Preschool for 32 years and also having served as school director. Both John and Anne Kappelmeier have been members of St. Josephs parish for almost 43 years. They have also been long time supporters of St. Joseph Regional School and have been very active in the local community and continue to serve in various organizations. John regularly worked school bingo both at St. Josephs and Pope John. He was a former treasurer of the Pope John Booster Club and established a scholarship fund in memory of a dedicated parent. Anne has been a member of the church choir for 36 years and now is a member of the Bell Choir. She is also

an active member of the Don Bosco Columbiettes since its inception in 1993. When their children attended St. Josephs, Anne served on the school board and coached cheerleading. She is currently a Eucharistic minister at Newton Medical Center and works at the St. Josephs Church thrift shop. John and Anne Kappelmeier celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30th, 2012. They are the parents of three children, Christopher, Thomas and Lorraine. All of their children attended St. Josephs Regional School and Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta. They have eight grandchildren. For more information, tickets, or to tour the school, call 908-2965532 or 973-383-2909, or visit www.stjoseph regionalschool.org. To contribute to the campaign or tuition fund, mail donations to St. Joseph Regional School, 20 Jefferson St., Newton, NJ 07860.

The Art Association in Roxbury will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:15pm at the Roxbury Senior Center, located at 72 Eyland Ave. in Succasunna. The program for the evening will be a pastel portrait demonstration by Clayton Buchanan. Nancy Weiss, one of the past presidents of AAR, has agreed to sit for the portrait. Clayton Buchanan, a resident of Newburgh, NY, is intrigued with nature, and the light and color that bring it to life. In his artists statement, he says, I paint those moments when light gives birth to the poetry of color. Buchanan studied impressionist painting with Henry Hensche at the Cape Cod School of Art, Provincetown, MA, figure/portrait painting with William Draper at

the Art Students League, NY, NY, and painting/graphic arts at the Memphis Academy of Art, TN. He worked in graphic arts for 30 years, and now paints full time in his studio located in Newburgh, NY. His paintings are in private and corporate collections, including the Elizabeth T. Greenshields Memorial Foundation, Montreal, Canada, the First National Bank of Boston, London, England, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY. He has done commissioned portraits throughout the Northeast and South, and is currently conducts demonstrations, classes, and workshops. Some of Buchanans recent awards include Best in Show at the Kent Art Association Spring

Juried Show, CPS Honor Award at the Connecticut Pastel Society Annual Member Show, the Edmond Tarbell Award at the Guild of Boston Artists Annual Member Show, and Best in Show at the Connecticut Pastel Society Annual Member Show. Buchanan was also awarded two Elizabeth T. Greenshield Memorial Foundation Grants. He is a member of the Pastel Society of America, the Guild of Boston Artists, the Connecticut Pastel Society, the Kent Art Association in Kent, CT, and the Orange County Art Federation, NY. This is one demonstration you dont want to miss. The program is open to everyone. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 973-3986304.

Notice: WCHFH Guidline Correction

In a recent press release for Warren County Habitat for Humanity, the income guidelines for the house WCHFH is planning to build in Independence Township were mistated. It stated that the income range to qualify for this house is between $40,237 and $51,860. The $40,237 figure is incorrect. That figure is the maximum income for a family of three. The range starts at the minimum income of $24,142 and goes to the maximum income of $51,860 depending on family size.

Computer classes and employment skills seminars will be offered at Project SelfSufficiencys Blairstown office in March. Area residents are invited to learn about Microsoft Excel on Thursdays, March 7th, 14th, and 21st, from 6pm to 9pm. 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. Seminars on various

job searching and workplace skills will be offered on Wednesdays, from 11am to noon. Job Search and Networking Techniques will be explored on March 6th; Cover Letters and Resumes will be discussed on March 13th; Interviewing Skills, Workplace Literacy and Salary Negotiations will be addressed on March 20th; and Careering 102, an overview of skills needed to successfully navigate the workplace, will be offered on March 27th. The computer lab will be open on March 16th, from 9am to noon for individuals to brush up on their computer skills or work on resumes and cover

letters. The agencys computer lab is located in the First Presbyterian Outreach Center at 35 Main Street in Blairstown. A complete roster of computer classes and employability skills course are offered at Project SelfSufficiencys Newton location all year long. For more information, call Project SelfSufficiency in Blairstown at 928-362-1777 or Newton at 973-9403500, or visit project selfsufficiency.org.

(NAPSI)Kitchens are cooking up some of todays hottest decorating trends. Thats the word from experts who say families are using their kitchen as never before. Gathering there to do homework, socialize, watch TVeven cooktheyre making the kitchen, in many cases, the busiest room in the house. However, while kitchens may be busy, the decorating trends associated with that family focal point are anything but. Instead, those trends feature clean lines, sleek appliances and innovative storage solutions. Said Janice Jones of

national homebuilder Pulte Homes, In the past, home design was driven by practicality, but now homeowners want function and design to meet. The kitchen is now a driving force in defining the decor of the home overall. Jones added that the companys 700-plus new home communities across the country feature fully furnished model homes because the majority of homebuyers prefer to see the design ideas in action.

Here are some of the leading trends for 2013: Islands: New kitchen layouts and designs are open and island-centric. They call for multifunctional spaces that allow everything from homework to craft projects. To keep the clutter off the island but near the kitchen, the innovative Pulte Planning Center is a multifunctional space used for bill paying, family organization, homework or as a computer room. Consumers also want multipurpose

islands, so kitchens now have two islands. Color & Appliances: Two-tone colors and contrasting colors on cabinets, counters and appliances are an emerging trend in kitchen design. This is the biggest visible news in the appliance world in years, said Jones, adding that the new look was inspired by popular high-tech gadgets, such as smartphones. Storage: Megasize storage for bulk and food items is in demand. Other innovative storage solutions include larger deeper drawers in lieu of cabinets on the lower surfaces; pop-up cabinets for heavier kitchen appliances, such as mixers; vertical pullout drawers for large trays; and shallow storage compartments in previously wasted areas under the sink or stovetop. To learn more, visit www.pulte.com.

Hello Fellow Readers, Spring is in the horizon and if you havent made garden plans you better hop to it. John from Basking Ridge was filling me in on his latest thoughts regarding plans to replace his former deck. He has an issue with lot coverage, which means the percent of impermeable areas allowed for his lot size. The house,

(NAPSI)It doesnt have to be a chore to have clean, sparkling windows. Here are a few timesaving tips thatll brighten your home: Replace your dirty air filter: Manufacturers suggest replacing your

heating and cooling systems air filter every one to three months. Thatll help reduce the amount of dust and pollen in your house. Choose the right window cleaner: Some window cleaners perform better than others. The Good Housekeep-

ing Research Institute recently tested 17 cleaners and reported that the JAWS Glass & Hard Surface Cleaner was the only one to leave the surface completely streak-free. In fact, unlike other higher-priced window cleaners, you can use this non-toxic, non-

ammonia cleaner in direct sunlight and still avoid streaks, said JAWS International CEO Bruce Yacko. Squeegee, paper towel or microfiber cloth? Squeegees do a great job on large windows. Paper towels leave lint on the glass. One option: Microfiber cloths tend to trap more dirt and arent abrasive. They cost less than $1 each and can be washed hundreds of times. Other time-saving tips: Vacuum or use a small brush to sweep the dirt and dust from the windowsill, frame and tracks. Work from top to bottom. Mist the window with the cleaner and use your microfiber or lint-free cloth to wipe horizontally. Be sure to flip the cloth to dry the window. Or use two clothsone to wipe and one to dry. Most experts recommend that you clean your windows at least twice a yearbecause letting the sunshine in can make living in your house more enjoyable.

driveway and walkways count as impermeable. John only has a few steps from ground level into his house so a patio could beautifully replace the deck. However a patio is impermeable and in his town a deck is not considered so. Nothing against decks when elevations require them, but there is nothing like a reflection of Mother Nature in your outdoor rooms with a naturalized floor such as stone. We came up with a solution of combining a patio closest to the primary living space with an elevated deck around an existing hot tub off the master bedroom to lessen its dominance in the landscape and provide easier access. John is concerned about the sunny hot spot and a pergola was suggested. Pergolas themselves offer mottled shade and by adding a nifty retractable shade cloth it can provide full shade when you want it. Rather than a roof structure, a pergola will provide the feeling of being outdoors. Of course, youll lose the rain protection of an impermeable roof, but arent outdoor rooms about being outdoors? And remember one of the key benefits of a beautiful landscape are the views from the inside out, which youll enjoy every day even when you cant be outside. By adding an attached roof you are losing the opportunity of a planting bed between the house and patio to soften the hard edges, not to mention the loss of light in your house. And, a pergola can ramble with flowering vines to create a green roof. Ahhh... Let there be light and green with a splash of color! Garden dilemmas? Asky Mary at askmary stone@gmail.com

At the Ridge and Valley Charter School, the sixth through eighth grader students learned last month that expressing your opinion can make good things happen. On January 14th, the students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade Galaxy Team and their teacher/guide, Tonya Wikander, received an award letter from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, announcing that Galaxy had won a special $300 State House Express grant. The grant is intended to cover the cost of bus transportation to Tren-

ton for a guided tour of the State House and a closer look at New Jerseys legislative system. The Ridge and Valley Galaxy Team was awarded the grant after they sent a persuasive essay to NJ Governor Chris Christie requesting positive steps on a number of environmental issues. Galaxy Team member Calvin Carroll explained that the persuasive essay was part of an integrated exploration of language arts, current events, writing skills and the global Earth Charter initiative. According to the State House Express Website,

the State program provides $300 grant awards to eligible middle-school and high-school teachers of government, civics, history, and other social studies classes. The grants are designed to help pay for bus rental costs to take classes on field trips to the State House in Trenton for special guided tours and first-hand examinations of the legislatures role in our system of representative democracy. Ridge and Valley Charter School is a tuitionfree public school of choice open to any NJ child from kindergarten to eighth grade, with a mission of ecological

literacy and sustainability. Students pursue integrated learning activities, frequently outdoors on the 16-acre campus that includes a sports field, wetlands, greenhouse, vegetable gardens, solar panels and more. Ridge and Valley Charter School is guided by the Core Content Standards and operates under the authority and supervision of the NJ Department of Education. The educational program integrates traditional academic subjects into a range of project-based learning experiences. For more information, visit www.ridgeand valley.org.

The Blairstown Dog Park is thrilled to announce that they have received a large and generous gift, and will begin construction of the new park in March. Located on Route 94 behind the Muinicipal Building, it will be over an acre in size. In order to use the park, proof of vaccination, licensing and membership will need to be shown. Membership forms will be available on the dog park Website, blairstowndogpark.com. Now your dogs will have a safe and fun location to run off leash.

A small dog area will be within the large dog area for new dogs, as well as smaller dogs. The dog park committee is also looking for volunteers to help organize committees needed before, during and after construction. For details, call 908-854-0090. Those interested can volunteer through the website or by calling Rebecca at 908-8540090. Those involved with the dog park would like to thank their "special" donor for helping to make their dream a reality.

Family Promise of Warren County will host its 4th Annual "Evening of Comedy" on March 9th, at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington. The price is $50 per person. Doors open at 6:45pm with a buffet dinner and the show to follow. Family Promise of Warren County enables communities to work together to address the needs of homeless families with children by providing shelter, meals, and comprehensive services. Family Promise envisions a nation in which every family has a home, livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. Please enjoy this evening in support of the Family Promise mission. John Clark will be the host and comedy stars Ross Bennett, Andy Hayward and Phil Sweet of Thalia Enterprises will keep you laughing. John, a native of California, moved to NYC several years ago and has never looked back. Ross is a high-powered performer who takes his act to the audience and comes back with a victory every time. Ross has been seen on dozens of television shows,

including Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. A comedy club headliner, Ross is one of the most watchable on the comedy club circuit. Andy is regarded as a "must see" comedian with his unique ability for storytelling, enriched with a colorful cast of characters and sound effects, that has earned him comparisons to Jonathan Winters and Bill Cosby. His contemporary comedy is born

on today's streets. Phil has been doing standup since 2009 after getting the best possible training: 30 years with a large corporation. His original takes on modern life and a world gone wacky will give you something to laugh about. For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, call 908-453-2194. You may also buy tickets at brown npapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Republicans John Amodeo, John DiMaio and Alison Littell McHose that removes the requirement that drivers of agricultural equipment between the ages of 16 and 20 must be in the company and under the supervision of a licensed driver over the age of 21, was approved today by the Assembly Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. The restriction of operating a vehicle while under the supervision of a licensed driver over the age of 21 makes the agricultural drivers license for teens virtually useless, said Amodeo, R-Atlantic. Lifting this restriction for this very specific population will help ease an undue burden on our farmers.

New Jersey has long been known for its diverse and rich agricultural heritage, stated DiMaio, R-Warren, Hunterdon and Somerset. Today, the farming industry remains an important part of our landscape and economy. Just as with any business, we need to assist our farmers by eliminating undue regulations that make their jobs more difficult. Traditionally, farming is a family business. As such, our farmers often rely on their teenage children to help farm the land, said McHose, RSussex, Warren and Morris. In order to do that, they need to be able to operate a variety of farm equipment, including tractors and trucks. Often, it isnt possible or practical to have an adult available to super-

vise them. Farming is a very difficult and challenging business. The last thing farmers need is to be bogged down with burdensome regulations. Since 1942, New Jersey has issued agricultural drivers licenses and permits allowing16-year-olds to operate farm equipment and vehicles, when engaged directly and exclusively in agricultural activities. Under the 2001 Graduated Driver License, 16-year-old permit hold-

ers were required to be in the company and under the supervision of a licensed driver over the age of 21. The Amodeo/DiMaio/ McHose bill, A-498, would exempt agricultural drivers licensees from that restriction, provided they successfully complete an approved minimum six-hour behind-thewheel driver training course. It also eliminates the special learners permit decals requirement established in 2009 under Kyleighs Law.

Under a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and approved recently by the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee, nursing students would be eligible to receive academic credit for medical training received in the U.S. military. This is yet another effort to help our men and women transition to civilian life after valiantly serving our country as corpsmen and medics, said

McHose. What many of them have experienced on a battlefield cannot be taught in a classroom. The measure, A-2061, directs the NJ Board of Nursing to encourage schools of nursing approved by the board to consider granting a nursing student, who served in the military, academic credit toward the students nursing degree for the students prior training and experience as a Naval corpsman or Army medic.

Warren County residents will have a say before county government takes on any new bond debt that exceeds 2 percent of the county budget, the Board of Chosen Freeholders decided unanimously. Its a promise kept, and Im glad to see it, Freeholder Director Jason Sarnoski said after he and Freeholders Edward J. Smith and Richard D. Gardner approved the measure to the applause of spectators at the meeting. Both Sarnoski and Smith, who introduced the resolution at his first regular meeting after being sworn in to a seat on the board, noted they campaigned on the idea of public approval before taking on new bond debt. I commend you, Ed, I know you spent a great deal of time on this resolution, Gardner said, adding, Im pleased to support it. The three freeholders tweaked the idea over the past six weeks, and included an exception that allows the freeholders to bond without voter approval in emergency situations.

We did go through a deliberative process, Smith said, adding he appreciated the effort his fellow freeholders put into crafting the resolution. We now will have set the example in Warren County, that if youre going to borrow money, youll ask the voters first, Smith noted. Were setting the benchmark for those discretionary projects, that were going to go before the people of the county before we borrow money. I expect that other counties will follow suit, Sarnoski said. It protects the taxpayers while still giving the county the ability to work within our needs in an emergency situation, which is important, he added. Debt incurred by independent authorities or boards, or when repayment is funded by revenues generated for the purpose of the authority, is not regulated by the resolution. It also is not applicable to debt funded by sources other than the County Purpose Tax.

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Firewood: Seasoned, delivered. Mixed: $105 per 1/2 cord. Oak: $130 per 1/2 cord. Terms COD. Call 908-362-6420, 7am-7pm. (4/5) Seasoned Firewood: $215 per cord. Delivered. Call 908-303-5819. (4/10) Seasoned Firewood: cut & split. Oak, ash & walnut. $150/cord. Picked up in Hardwick or Blairstown. Call 908-752-2140. (1/5)