Memorial Day, for some, is just a long weekend marking the unofficial beginning of summer. But for others, it has a lot more mean-ing and links genera-tions of family together. On Wednesday May

6th, the American Legion Post 258 Givens-Belet was joined by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 140 of Blairstown to place new flags at the graves of veterans in Ceder Ridge Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day.One of those Boy

Scouts was Max Wolff of Hardwick. For the past few years, Max has placed the flag on the grave of his Great Great Grandfather, Charles Allen Noe, who served in the 4 NJ Infantry in the Spanish American War. The only other

When seeking this years Grand Marshall for the annual Washing-ton Celebrates America July 4th Parade, the WCA committee found that one legendary resident stood out from the others under consid-eration.Harold Peashooter

Musselman, U.S. Army veteran, former forest ranger and retired science teacher extraor-dinaire at Washington High School and Warren Hills School District, became the unanimous choice for the honor of being the Grand Marshall this year. Before settling in

Washington with his wife, Kay, to teach science in the school district for 28 years, he

was a member of the 272nd Field Artillery Battalion, which served in Europe, including at the Battle of the Bulge.In the school district,

from 1951 to 1979, he taught any science that

the school offered, he said. He enjoyed taking his students, many of whom are now his friends, on field trips to plant trees in the local area. Even those who dont

recognize his name may recognize his face, as Musselman is still activein the community. He iscurrently a member ofthe Gem Vac Veterans, Mansfield Masonic Lodge, the First Presby-terian Church, and actsas a science and natureadvisor for Boy ScoutTroop 157. He also served on the Washing-ton Township Environ-mental Commission for many years.Washington Celebrates

America is a true tradi-tion and includes a soap box derby for kids, old fashioned parade, and of course, a dazzling fireworks display. So the Grand Marshall position is not taken lightly."We are very pleased to

The Lions Recycle for Sight program will be held this month, when all unwanted eyeglasses can be donated to the less fortunate. The glasses will be distributed to those in need in devel-oping countries where

eye care is often unaf-fordable and inacces-sible. In most develop-ing countries, eye care can cost as much as one months wages. There will be a drop-off box at 104 Rt. 94 in Blairstown during May for your unwanted glasses.

Registration is now open for the Fourth Annual Blairstown Elementary School Paws to the Pavement, a Scenic 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run and Preschool Dash benefitting the Blair-stown Elementary School Parent Teacher Group. Registration is available online at active.com. If you would like a registration form, visit blairstown

elem.net or email ptg blairstown@gmail.com. A free donut and cider will be provided for all children participating.Vendors are wanted

for Franklin Townships commu-nity yard sale on June 13th. Register at franklintwpwarren.org by June 9th. Fresh, refrigerated

and frozen foods are available to northwest-ern New Jersey

residents at reduced prices through the Jolin Food Box program. The food assistance program offers a variety of order-ing options, from breakfast-lunch-dinner combination packs to boxes of dinner entrees to special packages just for children. Each month features a variety of high-quality menu items from seafood and poultry to baked goods and prepared meals. The price of a single box ranges from $20 to $40. There is no limit to the number of boxes an

individual or family canpurchase and the menu changes each month. Interested residents can order online with acredit card at www.jolinfoodbox.com or bycalling Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Payment is made when the order is placed. The next dead-line for placing an order is Tuesday, June 16th; delivery will be made toProject Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, June 27th. For more information,call 973-940-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.Participants and

vendors can now regis-ter for Blairstowns Annual Car Show,scheduled for June 20th at SycamorePark. Those who wishto enter their cars, trucks and motorcycles can pre-register by emailing jamiedoatley@yahoo. com for a form or more information.Warren County Com-

munity Senior Centerswill be featuring exer-cise classes, including Tai Chi and Zumba Gold, guest speakersand activities. Lunch isserved Monday throughFriday and transporta-tion is available uponrequest. For more infor-mation and locations, call 908-475-6591.Happy 5th birthday

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veteran from the Span-ish American War buried in Ceder Ridge is Charles Noe's brother, William. He served in the 47 NY Infantry.Charles Noe, along

with his wife, Lena Crisman Noe, had a grocery and meat market called Noe's Ark in Blairstown for about 14 years on Main Street.

His three sons, Gordon, Leigh and Allen, all served in the military during WWII and are also buried at Cedar Ridge. His daughter, Irma Noe Ward, was Max's great grand-mother. Maxs mother, Sandy Blumhagen Wolff, has been working on the Family Tree for a number of years and knows that Max is the eighth generation of the family in the Blair-stown, Hardwick, Knowlton area.

Free Career & Job Fair: May 20th, 10am2pm. Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill St., Newton. Job seekers, those who need assistance w/ job search techniques, and people who need help navigat-ing their current work-place are encouraged to attend. FMI, call 973-940-3500 or visit pro jectselfsufficiency.org.

Blairstown Seniors Bus Trip: June 18th.A Tribute to Elvis in Matamoras, PA. Fees apply. Open to any Blairstown resident over 55. Sign up May 20th, 1pm at Town Hall. FMI, call Mickey at 908- 362-8919.

The Dos and Don'ts of Garden Design w/ Mary Stone & Marty Carson: May 20th, 7pm-8pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. A light & humorous review of what-not-to-do and what-to-do to create a beautiful garden. Bring your own gardening dilemmas to share. Admission is free; registration recom-mended. FMI & regis-tration, call 908-362-8335.

Blair Woman's Club Annual Tea: May 21st, 12:30pm. Catherine Dickson Hoffman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Ladies are asked to bring their own tea setting.

Haven of Hope for Kids Bingo Night: May 22nd. Hope Twp. Elementary, 320 John-sonburg Rd., Hope. Doors open at 6pm; games start at 7pm. There will also be a 50/50. All proceeds support Haven of Hope for Kids, a non-profit organization that offers no-cost country vaca-tions to families caring for a child w/ a life threatening illness. FMI, call 862-220-2693.

Walpack Historical Society's Annual Opening Van Campen Inn & Rosenkrans Museum: May 23rd-25th. Van Campen Inn, Old Mine Rd., Walpack Twp., May 23rd-25th, 1pm-5pm, & Rosen-krans Museum, Main St. Walpack Center, May 24th, 1pm-4pm. Both in Delaware Water Gap Natl. Rec. Area. FMI, call 973-948-4903 or visit walpackhistory.org.

NW Democratic Club

Meeting: May 27th, 7pm. Meeting room of the Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lam-bert Rd., Blairstown. Dem. Assembly candi-date Michael Grace will speak on PARCC, the state mandated test that must be taken by all students in grades 3-11 & must be passed in order to graduate. FMI, call Fred Cook at 908-362-6808 or email fpchistory@yahoo.com.

Free Agricultural & Horticultural Careers Seminar: May 28th, 6:30-8pm. Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill St., Newton.. Open to teens & adults. Ques-tions from the audience will be welcome. Regis-tration reqd. FMI, call 973-940-3500.

Experience the New PSAT for Free: May 30th, 11am. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, 2 Shotwell Dr., Belvidere. Practice test; scores will not be recorded. Results given via email. A Test Prep Expert will follow up w/ every student personally to discuss scores & how they apply to the college admis-

sions process. Bring water, a snack & two sharpened #2 pencils. Registration reqd. at tinyurl.com/headquarters530. FMI, call 908-475-6322.

American Sniper: June 2nd, 6pm. Warren Co. Library, 2 Shotwell Dr., Belvidere.

Holistic Evening Expo: June 4th, 5pm-10pm. 313 Hope Johnsonburg Rd., Hope. Vendors, healers, readers, artwork & more. Fees apply. Learn more about the natural world of holistic health & wellness. Aromatherapy, Nutri-tion, Feng Shui, Holistic Design, Reiki, Roses & more. FMI, call 908-797-5225 or visit www. HolisticEvening.com.

Old Time Music: June 4th, 6:30pm. Warrem Co. Library Headquar-ters. Enjoy an evening of acoustic music by The Lost Ramblers, offering an eclectic mix of Celtic, Jazz, polka & klezmer tunes. Registra-tion reqd. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or regis-ter online at www. warrenlib.org.

By Coach FeldmanOn Thursday, May 7th,

Belvidere played South Hunterdon under the lights at Diamond Nation in a game intend-ing to honor both team's seniors. Belvidere honored their five seniors, Henry Myerchin, Owen Kaiser

and Bobby, Kevin and Stephen Merle, along with their parents before the game. After a back-and-forth

game, it was Belvidere who ended the night victorious, winning 7-4. Henry Myechin led the County Seaters in hitting with three hits,

and David Woodworth, Jake Thornton, and Kaiser all had two in the victory. Woodworth also got credited with the win on the mound, pitching three strong innings with four strikeouts and

was helped along by Myerchin and Brad Duckworth, who pitched two innings a piece in relief. The win gave Belvidere their sixth win in their last eight games.

Hello, fellow readers!I visited Kathleen and

Andrew in Summit and witnessed first-hand the strength of their dilemma literally devastating their deck. It wasnt in bloom as yet and they admitted blooms have been few and far between. The wrist-thick woody vine climbing from the ground to their second story deck was strong and impressive. Indeed wisteria better have something beefy to climb onto as it can be destruc-tive. Wisteria is a genus of

about ten species. Eight are Asian and include Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) and Chinese wisteria. The barely fragrant American wisteria is recommended as an alternative to the Asian species, which are on the USDA list of invasive plants. You've likely seen wiste-

ria climbing in trees and when in bloom in May its a spectacular show. But it can also strangle even a large tree. Rather, its best to stand alone. A Wisteria

tree is typically made by grafting a wisteria vine on top of a standard tree trunk. Wisterias flower best

where they receive at least six hours of full sun per day. They thrive in most types of soil as long as its well-drained in zones five to nine. The first year after plant-

ing, they need at least one inch of water per week to speed establishment. Once established, water sparingly. They require little if any fertilizing. In fact, a reason for failure to bloom can be excessive fertilizer, particularly nitrogen. Wisteria can also be reluctant to bloom because it has not reached maturity. It can take six or more years for a newly established plant to start flowering. Pruning is the other

secret to good flowering. In late winter remove at least half of the prior year's growth, leaving just a few buds per stem. If you want a more formal appearance, prune again during summer after flowering. They say for even more blooms, cut back the rampant shoots every two weeks during the summer. Garden Dilemmas?askmarystone.com

Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking volunteers to assist with planting, maintenance and harvesting of fruits and vegetables from the six community gardens at the agencys Newton campus. Volunteers would work alongside seasoned horticultural professionals on Mon-days, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am. Wednesday evening hours from 5:30pm to 7pm are also available. Volunteers

must be at least 17 years of age. No experience is required. Project Self-

Sufficiencys vegetable gardens bear crops for consumption by the agencys low-income participants. During the summer, hundreds of potted tomato plants also wreath the sidewalks throughout the five-acre campus. Produce will be harvested daily and offered to agency participants as they enter

the lobby at Project S e l f - S u f f i c i e n c y . Participants are given tips on cooking and nutrition along with the food, and the children at the agencys Little Sprouts Early Learning Center help with the harvest while learning about healthy eating habits. To volunteer in Project

Self-Sufficiencys com-munity gardens, or for more information, visit projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500.

On May 15th, 80 students from Blair Academy joined profes-sionals from the com-munity for a Day of Service at Project S e l f - S u f f i c i e n c y s Newton campus, the second year in a row that the private school has teamed up with adult volunteers to plant and cultivate community gardens at the non-profit organization.The students assisted

community members with planting vegetables, assembled and stained picnic tables, potted flowers, spread mulch on the daycare centers play-grounds and worked on other maintenance projects. By the end of the day, 30 raised beds graced the four commu-nity gardens and over 200 pots of tomato plants and flowers were distributed around the campus. The gardens will provide fresh vegetables to the agencys low-income clientele well into the autumn.

The Day of Service initiative was spear-headed by Blair Academys Head of School Christopher Fortunato, who said, This year, Blairs Day of Service will give our students, teachers and staff the opportunity to learn about and actively participate in the impor-tant work of 19 non-profit agencies in our region, including Project Self Sufficiency. Blair has a longstanding com-mitment to serving others, and we are very glad to lend a hand for a day and assist our neigh-bors through a wide variety of projects.

Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency, said, We are humbled by the efforts of the student volunteers from Blair Academy and our friends in the commu-nity who have come together today to help to address Project Self-Sufficiencys needs in a meaningful, long-lasting way. They have provided support to local families and dem-onstrated the true mean-ing of community service.Project Self-

Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization.