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Former North Warren basketball standoutMaxx Sweet is tearing itup on the college levelas the starting pointguard for Suny Adiron-dack in Glens Falls,

New York.Sweet is averaging 10.5

points a game for theTimberwolves. He isalso ranked number 2 infree throw percentage in

NJCAA Region 3 andnumber 5 in Region 3for 3-point field goal

percentage. Sweet alsodropped a career high 25

points on TompkinsCortland College.The Timberwolves

North Warren Alumni

Maxx Sweet Sets College

Basketball Records

have also producedmany All-Conferenceand All-Region playerswho have taken theirskills to play at the nextlevel. During the 2009-10 season, the Timber-wolves achieved a

National Ranking (10th)and a Regional Ranking(2nd). The Timber-wolves are coached byBill Haskell.

Blairstown Dog Park,in conjunction withPositive MotivationDog Training, is pleasedto announce new semi-nars.Does a wagging tail

always mean your dog ishappy? How do I intro-duce my dog to a dog

park?Please join Positive

Motivation to learnvaluable informationabout dog behavior andhow to keep your bestfriends safe.Contact the Blairstown

Dog Park at info@

blairstowndogpark.comor call 908-301-6810 toreserve your spot.January 14th, 12pm-

2pm: How To ReadDogs ProperlyFebruary 11th, 12pm-

1pm: Dog ParkEtiquetteMarch 10th, 12pm-

1pm: How To AssessPlay Styles (dogs arewelcome at this semi-nar)All seminars will be

held at Positive Motiva-tion Dog Training,located at 587 Route519, Belvidere.

The suggested dona-tion is $10 to helpsupport Blairstown DogPark.Established on June 2,

2011, Blairstown DogPark committee wascreated as a not-for-

profit organization runsolely by volunteers.Our primary purpose isto build a communitydog park where dogscan play and people canmeet other dog ownersin a park-like setting.Visit www.blairstown

dogpark.com for moreinformation.

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An adult griefsupport group will behosted at WarrenHospitals FarleyEducation Center, 185Roseberry St., Phillips-

burg, on Wednesdaysduring January andFebruary. The groupwill be held on January11th, 18th and 25th, andFebruary 1st, 8th, 15th,22nd and 29th from2pm to 3pm. Call LoriBaker to register at973-726-7510.

Blair Academy andartist Christine Mayesinvite you to attend theartist reception of thebenefit exhibition"Cyclical Time" to beheld at the Romano

Gallery at Blair Acad-emy on Thursday,January 12th, from 7pmto 8pm. For moreinformation, contactChristine Parauda at908-619-7232.United Way of North-

ern New Jersey is

partnering with theWarren County Depart-ment of Human Servicesto hold the annualProject HomelessConnect on January 25,2012. Volunteers are

needed for this annualevent that helps WarrenCountys homeless.Project HomelessConnect is a one-day,one-stop event that

brings the communitytogether to help thosemost in need. Familiesand individuals experi-encing homelessness, orat risk of becominghomeless, are able toreceive information onhousing, emergencysocial service benefits,legal services, substanceabuse, mental health,

medical services, andemployment. The 2012Project HomelessConnect will take placeon Wednesday, January25, 2012 from 10:00amto 3:00pm at the follow-

ing locations: SaintPhilip & Saint JamesChurch, Mercy Hall,430 South Main Streetin Phillipsburg Hack-ettstown Fire Depart-ment, 106 West MooreStreet in HackettstownWe love hearing from

you! Send your birth-days, anniversaries, andother tidbits of informa-tion to:

The PRESSPO Box 430,

Blairstown, NJ 07825thepressnews@enter.netthepressnewsonline.com

The following is a listof books recently addedto the Warren CountyLibrary collection.Fiction: Shotgun Bride

(Mckettrick CowboysTrilogy, 2); CarrionComfort, By DanSimmons; While MyPretty One Knits, ByAnne Canadeo; ByHook or by Crook, ByHechtman, Betty; DeadMen Don't Crochet: ACrochet Mystery, ByBetty Hechtman; Scar-

petta; By Patricia Corn-well; The Woman NextDoor, By BarbaraDelinsky. Non-Fiction: Quicken2010 The OfficialGuide; By MariaLanger; The NewBantam - MegiddoHebrew & EnglishDictionary, Revised, By

Dr. Sivan Reuven; MoreThan Genes: WhatScience Can Tell UsAbout Toxic Chemicals,Development, and theRisk to Our Children,By Dan Agin.Recreation: Be the

Pack Leader: UseCesar's Way to Trans-form Your Dog . . . andYour Life, By CesarMillan; Indoor Cats:Understanding andCaring for Your IndoorCat, By Katrin Behrend;Hawai'i Volcanoes

National Park: Adven-ture, Explore, Discover,By Stephen Feinstein;Grand Canyon NationalPark: Adventure,Explore, Discover, ByDoreen Gonzales.Personal Growth: You

Know You Want It, ByEric Daman.

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The Warren CountyLibrary has acquiredCypress Resume, anonline tool that helpsyou effortlessly create a

professional resume in just a few minutes. Itseasy-to-use formatassures you won't spend

hours trying to perfectyour document-all the

Next May you can takea seven night cruise andnot only enjoy a greatvacation to Bermuda,

but you can also benefitthe House of the GoodShepherd ContinuingCare retirement commu-nity at the same time.The specially priced

cruise is open to anyinterested traveler. TheHouse, in associationwith Skyland WorldTravel, has scheduled a7-night vacation aboardthe Celebrity Summitstarting May 20th, 2012.Rates vary depending

on your budget. Avail-able is anything frominterior cabins to

balcony and ocean viewcabins. A portion ofeach ticket sold will bedonated back to TheHouse.Celebrity Summit is

undergoing a dazzlingrevitalization, beingupgraded with Aqua-Class accommodations.including theMediterranean-themedBlu specialty restaurant.The revitalization alsoincludes more state-rooms, more verandas,

Enjoy A 9 Day Cruise While Helping

The House of the Good Shepherd

an expanded art collec-tion, and completelynew dcor throughout.Participants in the

program will alsoreceive $50 of on-boardcredit and other ameni-ties, including compli-

mentary round trip busfrom Hackettstown toBayonne.For further informa-

tion, contact SkylandWorld Travel at 908-852-7081, or skyland37@comcast.net.

Create a Resume Using Cypress ResumeVia Warren County Library

hard work is done foryou. Simply plug inyour basic information(as little or as much asyou'd like), and CypressResume creates a

perfectly formatteddocument to help youland that dream job.

A resume needs to grabthe attention of an

employer almost imme-diately in order to havethe best chance ofmaking it through theweeding process. detail-ing your abilities to theresume builder.To access Cypress

Resume, visit the librarywebsite atwww.warrenlib.org.

RE/MAX RIDGE Delivers Toys For Tots to

Picattiny AresenalThis week RE/MAX

RIDGE Real Estatedelivered to the USMarines the bountyfrom this years ToysFor Tots collectiondrive. The agents ofRE/MAX RIDGE RealEstate from both theBlairstown and Wash-ington offices left no

stone unturned in theirefforts includingcollecting toys fromtheir circles of clients,family and friends.Thanks to the heart-

felt generosity of thecommunity, carloads oftoys made their way toPicattiny Arsenal fromthe RE/MAX RIDGEoffices. Picattiny Arse-nal is one of the maindistribution venues forthis wonderful USMarine Corps charity.RE/MAX RIDGE also

hosted a holiday party

in their Blairstownoffice with a theme ofBring Santa A Toy.Gail Masson-Romano,

Broker-Owner ofRE/MAX Ridgeexplained, Santa, TheGrinch, Mrs Claus,Santas Elves, Frostyand Rudolph and othercostumed RE/MAXRidge Real Estateagents greeted morethan 400 children and

parents to our holiday party in early Decem-ber.

We suggested to the

parents that they asktheir children to helpSanta this Christmas

by bringing him a toy.By helping Santa to fillup his sleigh with toyshe would visit everyhome and leave

presents for everychild. The responsefrom the communitywas overwhelming and,

as a result, we receivedmany more gifts for ourToys For Tots program;and the parents capturedon camera the true joyof giving as only achild can express.RE/MAX RIDGE is

honored to be a part ofthis charitable endeavorand we look forwardwith enthusiasm to nextyears Toys For Totsdrive. We wish to thankall those who so gener-ously contributed toys

this year bringing alittle more joy into theworld through so manychildrens hearts.RE/MAX RIDGE

offices are located inBlairstown at 8 MainStreet and in Washing-ton at 218 Rte 31. Formore information youmay contact RE/MAXRIDGE at (908) 689-4444 in Washington or(908) 362-7200 inBlairstown or at (800)962-7789.

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By Maria CascarioShihan Brian Mascola,

Owner/Sensei of AsianCombat Arts, has been

practicing for more thantwenty-five years andinstructing for almosttwenty years. A 6thDegree Black Belt in thetraditional Okinawa/

Japanese Martial artstyle of ShorinjiryuKarate-do he is pleasedto announce the openingof his new location.The new facility, a state

of the art martial artsdojo is 2800 sq. ft. thatoffers Karate for allages, from Pre-School adults, Kickboxing,TaiChi and Kung Fu aswell as Yoga.

Asian Combat Arts Expands, Celebrates Grand Opening of Second LocationBrians foundation and

root style is Shorinjiryu, but he has studied andresearched many otherChinese and Japanesetraditional martial arts,from both internal andexternal schools includ-ing Shaolin White Crane(the root of Okinawan

Karate), Tai Chi, XingYi, Yi Chuan andvarious Chinese healthand martial ChiGungexercises.My studies also

include physical fitness,massage therapy andmeditation, said Brian.I teach these arts as totalfitness programs. One ofthe mind, body andspirit, and a self-defense

program that is secondto none.Brian, an expert

instructor who hastaught hundreds of

people, said his specialtyand passion is teachingthese arts to children.His students say that hehas a way of getting

across to them as fewothers can. This exper-tise may have comeabout since he has twochildren of his own,

Nicolette, eight, andDominick, age seven.Having experienced

being a stay-at-homedad since the childrenwere born, he under-stands the challenges ofteaching children andholding their attention.My classes are

orderly, energetic andcomprehensive, saidBrian. The traditional

martial arts are my passion and love and itshows in my teaching.When taught in thetraditional manner witha caring, compassionateinstructor, they have theability of changing a

person in positive ways.Besides teaching self-

defense, they teach andlead students to knowthemselves and continu-ally improve their weak-nesses and polish theirstrengths.

Brian believes thatKarate teaches disci-

pline, determination andconfidence. He says thatthe benefits of karate areendless. It promotesfitness and focus andhelps to improve self-confidence while instill-ing a sense of discipline

and respect. Studentsprogress through variouslevels and are promotedthrough the ranks ofKarate by differentiating

belt colors.

Karate emphasizesstrength, flexibility and

balance and will help build a good foundationfor other sports or activi-ties. It promotes

patience, self-respectand pride. Every practi-tioner is expected tohold true to its four basictenets, inside as well asoutside the dojo. Thosefour Tenets are: Man-ners, Respect, Responsi-

bility and Effort. Shaolin

Karatedo is based on astrong ethical and moralcode of conduct. Thestudents are taught spiri-tual development ofindividuality in body

and mind. Every studentis expected to be able towork with each other,help one another and bekind to each other.

Needless to say, theyshould be openlyrespectful to everyone.The new location of

Asian Combat Arts is128 Route 94, Blair-stown, NJ next to Trac-tor Supply. Call ShihanBrian at 000-000-0000for more information.

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The work of artist andfashion designer Chris-tine Mayes, graduate ofBlair Academy class of2003, will be on exhibitin the Romano Galleryat Blair Academy, 2Park Street, Blairstownfrom January 9 - Febru-

ary 4, with an artistsreception on Thursday,January 12 from 7-8p.m. Admission is freeand open to the public.Gallery hours areMonday through Satur-day from 10 a.m. to 6p.m.Christine Mayes

graduated from Parsonsthe New School forDesign in 2007, and she

as the recipient of theGolden Thimble Awardfor Excellence in

Fashion Designer Christine Mayes Featured

at Romano Gallery Benefit ShowDesign. Since, she hasworked for industryheavyweights includingBill Blass, VivienneTam, and ThomBrowne. Under thedirection of ThomBrowne, Mayes createdspecial pieces for Kanye

West, Damon Dash,Malcolm McLaren, andCindy Sherman, andheaded a made-to-measure event atHarrods in London. Inaddition to her work inthe fashion industry,Mayes creates commis-sioned paintings for private clients and has been featured in fourpublications.

In this show, Mayeshighlights the amalga-mation of the study of

painting and the execu-tion of design. Her bodyof work is alwaysinspired by complexsystems such as citygrids, human anatomyand process in minimal-ist art. She says, Them u l t i - d i s c i p l i n a r y

approach to my careerand body of work addsdimension to the under-tone of this show. Therewill be a sense of time-lessness, or returningto a place. There will be 22 paintings andillustrations availablefor purchase; all proceeds from thesesales benefit ECPATInternational in the fightagainst child traffick-ing, prostitution andpornography.

Massage therapy,which has gained in popularity over theyears, is an effectivemeans for stress reduc-tion, pain relief, jointmobility enhancementand circulatoryimprovement. And isalso one of the fastestgrowing professions in

the United States.Being a massage

therapist is a veryrewarding career andhas a profound effect on people, both physicallyand psychologically,noted Dianne Czar, RN,Program CoordinatorAllied Health forWarren County Com-munity CollegeContinuing Education.Continuing Education

at Warren County Com-munity College regu-larly offers a 15 month,629-hour part-time

Massage Therapy Certificate Offered at WCCC

evening/ Saturday program that meets theneeds of most adultlearners lifestyle. Thestart of the next massagetherapy program atWCCC starts on Jan. 11.Anyone interested insigning up however,needs to register by Jan.4.

According to Czar,massage therapy is a profession that requiresthe expenditure of both physical and mentalenergy. The therapisthas the capacity tocontinually expand ontheir foundationaleducation of Swedishmassage, to incorporatenumerous modalitiessuch as sports massage,neuromuscular, andmany other complimen-tary practices into theclient session.The WCCC program

has graduated more than50 students since itsinception over 10 yearsago. Satisfactorily com- pleting this program prepares the student totake the national certifi-cation through NCBTMB or apply forcertification in the stateof NJ. The business

aspect of the programhelps prepare themassage therapist toenter the world of entre- preneurship or becomeemployed at, or inconjunction withdoctors, chiropractors,physical therapists, spasand other practices.For more details about

this and other programsoffered by ContinuingEducation at WarrenCounty CommunityCollege, call 908-689-7613 or visit www.warren.edu.

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Jersey Central Powerand Light (JCP&L)recently presented a

$58,500 grant from theFirstEnergy Foundationto United Way of North-ern New Jersey. Thegrant representsFirstEnergys steadfastsupport for UnitedWays work tostrengthen and improvethe long-term health andwell-being of communi-ties across the region,including Morris, Som-erset, Sussex andWarren counties, saidUnited Way CEO JohnFranklin.We applaud the long-

standing commitmentthat First Energy hasshown to our communi-ties by helping thosewho are struggling tomake ends meet,Franklin said.We look forward to

working with strongcommunity partnerslike First Energy to

$58,500 Grant Presented toUnited Way of Northern NJ

positively impact andimprove our communi-ties.

United Way of North-ern NJ is a nonprofitorganization working toimprove peoples livesand strengthen commu-nities by focusing onEducation, Income, andHealth. These are the

building blocks for agood life a qualityeducation that leads to astable job; the toolsneeded to achieve finan-cial stability; and goodhealth. We lead caringcommunities to createlong-lasting changesthat transform peoples

lives. Together, united,we can inspire hope andcreate opportunities fora better tomorrowthroughout Morris,

North Essex, Somerset,Sussex, and Warrencounties. To learnmore, call 973-993-1160 or visit www.UnitedWayNNJ.org.

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NEWTON - As part ofthe ChristieA d m i n i s t r a t i o n sSeason of Serviceinitiative, Department ofChildren and Families(DCF) CommissionerAllison Blake volun-

teered at the Season ofHope Toy Shop atProject Self-Sufficiencyin Newton, SussexCounty on Friday, toassist in the agencysefforts to distribute giftsto thousands of localfamilies in need.The Season of

Service was announced by Governor and FirstLady Christie onThanksgiving Eve. Theinitiative builds on thesame commitment tocommunity the Gover-nor emphasized in his

2010 inaugural addresswith members of thecabinet volunteeringtheir time in a variety ofways over the nextmonth.The Season of Hope

Toy Shop is a collabora-tive effort spearheaded

by Project Self-

Sufficiency with theassistance of Pass itAlong, the New JerseyHerald, IntercarMercedes Benz, SussexHonda, Mugs Media andhundreds of volunteers.The toy drive helps local

parents who cannotafford to purchaseholiday gifts for theirchildren. Families arereferred to the toy drive

by social service agen-cies, such as the Divi-sion of Youth andFamily Services,churches and other non-

profit organizations.It is so wonderful to

see people using theirhearts and their talents tohelp better the lives of

New Jerseys childrenand families, DCFCommissioner Blake

said. We are verythankful for the generos-ity of each person whohas been a part of the

project spearheaded byProject Self-Sufficiency,and we hope that theirefforts will serve as anexample for others whomay find it in their hearts

to support children andfamilies in their commu-nities.

The Season of Hopetoy drive is unique

because it is run by

Sussex County agencieson behalf of SussexCounty families.Donors can be assuredthat the gifts theycontribute will stay righthere in our area, notedDeborah Berry-Toon,

Executive Director ofProject Self-Sufficiency.The toy shop offersgifts for children of allages, but it also offersthe gift of hope anddignity to parents as theysearch for presents fortheir loved ones. We arethankful for the assis-tance of our partners inthis effort, and we areespecially grateful forthe hundreds of volun-teers from all walks oflife who have made theSeason of Hope toy

drive possible for ourparticipants.

The continuedeconomic downturn hascaused many families toturn to the Season ofHope toy drive for assis-tance this year. As a

result, the toy drive set agoal of 10,000 items fordistribution to childrenof all ages. Individuals,and numerous organiza-tions rallied to conducttoy drives on behalf ofthe Season of Hope toydrive this year.For information about

the Season of HopeHoliday Toy Drive, orany of the other

programs and servicesoffered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.

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If you have a few hoursa week to share, theWarren County Divisionof Aging Senior Nutri-tion Activity Centersneed you.Volunteers are sought

to help at local centerswith activities, projects,and programs, whichmay be crafts, exercise,

piano playing, sing-alongs, Wii games, andmore. This is a greatopportunity for areaclubs, school groups andindividuals. If you havea particular talent orskill, theyd love to helpyou share it with themembers.The Warren County

Division of Aging hasfive (5) Senior NutritionActivity Centers locatedthroughout WarrenCounty (Belvidere,Blairstown, Hackett-stown, Phillipsburg andWashington).We are in the process

of revitalizing each ofour centers by providingmore activities and moreopportunities for ourmembers, stated Robin

Warren County Division ofAgings Senior Nutrition and

Activity Centers SeeksVolunteers

Ennis, Activities Direc-tor. Our goal is to offerour members more than

just a meal. We will provide opportunities tohelp our older residentsstay active through exer-cise programs, socialactivities, games,

programs, education,outreach, and otherevents that promotequality of life andstrengthen overallhealth.All Warren County

Senior Nutrition Activ-ity Centers are openMonday through Fridayfrom 9am to 3pm.To volunteer or for

more information on theSenior Nutrition Activ-ity Centers, contactRobin Ennis, ActivitiesCoordinator at 908-475-6591.The Warren County

Senior Nutrition Activ-ity Centers are programsadministered by WarrenCounty Division ofAging and DisabilityServices, 165 CountyRoute 519 South, Belvi-dere.

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All cats and dogs in theTown of Hackettstownmust be licensed duringthe month of January2012.Licenses may be

obtained at the Munici-pal Building, 215 StigerStreet, between thehours of 9am and 5pm,Monday through Friday,and Saturday, January7th and January 21st,

2012 from 9am to noon.Licensing is in accor-

dance with State Lawand Ordinances adopted

by the Mayor andCommon Council.

Dates for Hackettstown

Cat and Dog LicensesFor 2012 Announed

License fees are asfollows: Neutered An-imals, $6; Non-neuteredAnimals, $9; late feeafter January 31, $2 permonth.For more information,

call 908-852-3130.

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Make the World Better with Rutgers

Environmental Steward TrainingLooking for new way

to start off the New Yearin a positive way?Concerned about theenvironment?Would you like to give

something back to yourcommunity but can'tfind a meaningful wayto do that?Consider joining the

2012 class of RutgersCooperative Extension'sEnvironmental Stewardtraining which will beoffered in Atlantic,Warren, and Somersetcounties, from Januaryto June.The curriculum is

designed to introducenon-scientists to thescience underlying keyenvironmental issues inthe Garden State.

Leading authoritiesfrom academia are

joined by colleaguesfrom government andthe non-profit sector toshare understanding andinsights with thestudents.Students do not only

receive facts, but alsoare introduced to anetwork of expertindividuals and organi-zations who can be ofservice to them in thefuture as they wrestlewith solving local envi-ronmental problems,said Bruce Barbour,

Extension Agent withRutgers CooperativeExtension, the

programs originator.Recruitment has begun

for the Rutgers Envi-ronmental StewardClass of 2012.To learn how you can

become a Rutgers Envi-ronmental Steward,contact the appropriatecoordinator for yourregion.For more information

about this or other programs at Rutgers,visit envirostewards.rutgers.edu.

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(NAPSI)Heres anidea many homeownersmay greet warmly:keeping hot air insidewhen its cold out.In many houses, the

problem surprisingly

comes from somethingyoud think would keepyou warm: traditionalopen-masonry fire-

places.They just arent very

efficient. Every minutethey burn, thesefireplaces can exhaust asmuch as 300 cubic feetof heated indoor airoutside your home,according to the U.S.Department of Energy.Thats 18,000 cubic feetof heated air lost perhour.

As the warm air leaves,cold air from windows,doors and other areas isdrawn to the fireplace.

This cools the house andforces the furnace towork harder to heat yourentire home.Fortunately, there is a

way to enjoy yourfireplace without suffer-ing from high energy

bills and a drafty house.Fireplace inserts fit

directly into the openingof existing masonry-

built fireplaces and offerenhanced heating

performance, style andmoney-saving eff-iciency.Fireplace inserts come

in numerous designs andfuel types.When evaluating gas

fireplace inserts, acritical component tolook for is Direct Venttechnology. Such unitshave sealed fireboxesand venting that expel100 percent of exhaustoutside of the home-for clean, safe indoor airquality.One wood-burning

insert made by Quadra-Fire is the Voyageur. It

blends clean, eco-

friendly heating withdistinctive cast-ironstyling. A robust 46,000BTU heating capacity

heats up to 2,400 squarefeet and a single load ofwood can efficiently

burn for up to 12 hours.An efficient gas

fireplace insert is theHeat & Glo Escape I35.It features traditionalwood-burning looksthrough a convenientgas platform. A moldedFireBrick ceramicinterior radiates 25

percent more heat thanmetal fireboxes, and anintermittent pilot systemconserves energy.Theres a battery backup

system, so it works evenduring a power outage.These days, hom-

eowners are seekingmore and more ways toincrease their homevalue, said DianeUtzman-ONeill ofHearth & Home Tech-nologies, a leadinghearth product manufac-turer. Inserts can lowerheating costs and reviveinterior designs.For more facts about

these appliances, visitwww.fireplaces.com.

(NAPSI)At-homeholiday and other bigget-togethers can nearlytriple the weekly clean-

ing time spent bywomen, according to anational surveyconducted by researchfirm StrategyOne.Already, women spendalmost two hours clean-ing their homes eachweek. Big gatheringscan add almost fourhours to that.The messiest holidays

of all, the survey found,are Christmas, consid-ered the messiest by57.3 percent of respon-dents, followed byThanksgiving with 32.5

percent, New Years at3.4 percent and Hallow-een with 2.5 percentsaying its the messiest.Other cleaning trends

the survey, commis-sioned by Georgia-Pacific, the maker ofBrawny paper towels,found include: Eighty-four percent

of American women inthe survey said their

home is anywhere fromextremely clean to mod-erately clean on atypical day, and 83

percent believe otherswould agree with thatassessment. When it comes to

help, two- thirds ofwomen said they wouldlike assistance withcleaning, more so thanother household tasksincluding cooking (11.6

percent), laundry (6.4 percent), ironing (4.8 percent), pet care (3.9percent) and babysitting(3.3 percent). Neverthe-less, only one-third ofwomen actually get helpwith household chores.

Among those who doreceive help, halftypically get it fromtheir spouse or signifi-cant other and 17

percent from theirchildren. Cleaning up after pets

(27.1 percent) wasnoted as being just ashard as cleaning up aftera significant other (25.6

percent) and more diffi-

cult than cleaning upafter a child (20.1

percent). Scrubbing the tub or

shower (30 percent),cleaning the toilet (14.7

percent), mopping thefloor (13.5 percent),dusting (11.4 percent)and cleaning windows(11 percent) are thechores women leastenjoy. Taking out the trash is

the one task women aremost likely to rely on ahousemate to handle(36.8 percent), followed

by vacuuming and cook-ing. Dishwashing liquid

and paper towels such asBrawny are the favor-ite one-two punch in thekitchen and the mostimportant cleaning toolsfor making the kitchenspotless.For more information,

visit www.brawnytowels.com, call (800)283-5547 or join thediscussion atwww.facebook.com/brawnytowels.

(NAPSI)People whoenjoy watching moviesat home are starting tosee things in a wholenew way.Thats because three-

dimensional TV istodays big trend inhome entertainment.Those who have 3-D

TV say the actionappears to jump off thescreen into the familyroom just like it does atthe theater. Thisultimate, fully immer-

sive movie experience isavailable at mostelectronics stores.Blu-ray Disc is the

only technology offer-ing the 3-D home expe-rience. So Hollywood isresponding by filling theretail pipeline with Blu-

ray 3-D content.For example, Walt

Disney CompanysThe Lion King 3-Droared to the top of the

box-office charts andwas followed by theBlu-ray 3-D release.The studio plans torerelease in 3-D suchanimated classics asThe Little Mermaid,Beauty and the Beast,Finding Nemo andMonsters, Inc.And current titles in

3-D Blu-ray includeThor, GreenLantern, Pirates of theCaribbean: On StrangerTides, CaptainAmerica: The FirstAvenger and HarryPotter and the DeathlyHallows: Part 2.

And although nothingofficial has beenannounced yet, Blu-rayfans are excited that theStar Wars sagas arerolling out in 3-D intheaters.For further information

on 3-D equipment and programming, visitwww.3DHQ.com.

(NAPSI)One of thehottest trends in warm-

ing homesand keep-ing them cozyis theenergy-efficient heat

pump.Heat pumps arent

known for being particu-larly good at providingheating in cold climates.Older models of heat

pumps often require anadditional heat source tokeep a home warmduring the winter. How-

ever, the latest heatpump technology offers

superior heating perfor-mance, especially atlower outdoor tempera-tures, and is changingthe way people thinkabout such systems.For example, Mitsubi-

shi Electric Cooling &Heating, an industryleader in cooling andheating technology,offers a heat pumpoption that operates at

full heating capacity attemperatures as low as 5

degrees Fahrenheit.The Mitsubishi Electric

H y p e r - H e a t i n g systems use a uniquetechnology that enablesthe heat pumps to

provide year-round com-fort in extreme climateswhile being extremelyenergy-efficient.To learn more, you can

go to www.MitsubishiComfort.com.

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By Anita Ardia and Beth ArenaFood for Thought! Something unusual happened

this Election Day. Of the 1,689 of you that actuallymade it to the polls, 26.29% (444) of you did NOTvote for either one of the candidates running forBlairstown Twp. Committee. The unusual was notthe fact that some people decided not to vote it wasthe high percentage of those that did NOT vote.Another interesting fact 89 of you took the time toactually write someone elses name in!To get back on track because this column was not to

be about the election, it was to start telling The Storyof Yards Creek and the Impending Doom of aMunicipal Tax.Yards Creek is located at the top ofWalnut Valley Road where Mt. Vernon and WalnutValley roads meet. It is a pumped-storage hydroelec-tric power plant owned jointly by PSE&G Fossil(PSE&G) and First Energy (JCP&L), it occupiesapproximately 1375 acres and has a total plantcapacity of 400,000 kW. Approval to build this facil-ity was given in 1962, license granted in 1963,construction started in 1963 and the project wascompleted in 1965. Simply put the plant is aneconomical way to produce electricity.Before we go on to explain the significance of

Yards Creek, we really have to talk about how yourproperty taxes work here in Blairstown. If you areone of the many Blairstown residents who believethat your property taxes pay for the salaries of the

police department, township committee, departmentof public works, and all other township employees aswell as our municipal operating costs, you areWRONG!The only portion of your property tax thatis directed for use by Blairstown Township is 3.5cents per $100 of the assessed value of your prop-erty. Those funds are dedicated by two separate

public referendums for use in open space, recreationand historic preservation. For example, if your prop-erty is assessed at $300,000, the amount of propertytax to fund those referendums would be $105 peryear ($300,000 / 100 = 300 x 3.5 cents = $105). Atthis time, those funds are not and cannot be used forany other purpose including the general operation of

the township.You are CORRECT in thinking that municipal

operating costs are generally considered to be amunicipal levy on a property tax bill. Heres theBlairstown difference, other than the dedicated 3.5cents described above, this township does not haveamunicipal levy -a rare situation indeed. So, if themoney to operate Blairstown does not come fromyour property taxes, where does it come from andwhat DO your property taxes pay for?Your propertytaxes are used for the operation of the county, librar-ies, and public schools as well as for contributing to

the county open space fund and the Blairstown dedi-cated open space, recreation and historic preserva-tion fund. Take a CLOSE look at your 2011 final /2012 preliminary tax bill - a task worth performing notice the breakdown in each category and KNOWwhere YOUR MONEY is going.Without taxing the residents to generate income to

pay for services and operating costs how does Blair-stown afford to operate? Where does the moneycome from? Here lies the significance of the YardsCreek facility. By the mere fact that Yards Creekexists here in Blairstown, Blairstown receivesincome from State in the form of Energy ReceiptsTax to the tune of $2,930,536.00 realized in 2010and anticipated again in 2011. It is with this moneyand money generated from some other sources thatBlairstown can operate. Like all else in the State thisrevenue stream is endangered. Next up in the

column: How this income works, why is it beingthreatened and what does that mean for Blair-stown?For those of you that dig financial facts, here is

quick diversion to take on a snowy in-day with a cupof hot chocolate. Visit the Blairstown Twp. websiteat www.blairstown-nj.org. On the left side menuthere is a selection - 2011 Budget click on it andtake a look at the General Revenues section itsin the beginning.

The views and opinions expressed in this column are of the

authors and not necessarily those of this publication.

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Armoire: suitable for most

TVs. 46 W x 86 H x 25 D.Cherry wood w/ 6 drawers.$400. Call 908-362-7703.

For Sale: Jewelry Box, floorstand w/ 3 drawers, both sidesopen--$45. Small MarbleStand, 3 shelves--$25. Call570-269-9718.

Hearthstone Woodstove:Homestead model 8570H.50,000 btu. Polished soapstone. Like new. $850. Call908-581-7090.

For Sale: Elliptical by Sole--$500 (orig. $1500). Abcoaster--$50. DeluxePower Tower--$50. All like

new cond. Call 908-362-8815or 570-274-7913.

Dixie Cup 1 VendingDispenser: 33 glass tube.Penny operated. Metal basew/ key. Works. Mfg. Easton,PA. Patented 12/16/13. $450OBO. Can email pics. Call908-887-1317.

Chandelier: 1915 slag glassinverted dome. 9 panels,mother of pearl. 20 D. Openrelief work. $1200 OBO. Canemail pics. Call 908-887-1317.

Pine Shelf: w/ 2 smalldrawers & towel bar. 19 H x20.5 W x 5.5 D. Hangs onwall. Decorative & functional.$25. Call 908-887-1317.

Ivory Chess Set: hand-carved, ivory Staunton-stylechess set & board/case. Pre-ban estate property, circa1960. Contact rschiaffo@gmail.com or 323-791-1971.

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. Call908-362-5263.

Snow King Snowblower:10hp, 30 cut. 2 stage, 2 spdforward, 2 revers. Elec. start &pull start. Just serviced inSept. New carb. Tire chains.$375. Call 908-362-6364.

John Deere 4720 E-Hydro4x4: w/ 400 ct. loader & quick jack power angle snow plow.775 hrs. 1 owner. $29,000.Call 973-948-4498.

Makeup Compact: 1940-50s.Vintage, metal, envelope style,navy & light blue. Swirl designon cover. Rouge, lipstick,powder & mirror. Very goodcond. $35. Call 908-887-1317.

Antique Wooden SewingCabinet: w/ legs & handle. Lg.box for storing sewing acces-sories. Removable compart-ment in middle. Beautifulwooden finish. Opens fromboth sides & top. Decorative &functional collectible. $75. Call908-887-1317.

Baby Items: WalkaroundExersaucer--$50. JoggerStroller, one step, greencanvas--$50. Both very goodcond. Call 973-670-9173.

Niagra Falls 1893 PhotoBooklet: 20 BW photos. 5x7.Very fine condition. $35. Call

908-887-1317.

Toys: Girls Doll Carriage--$25.Mattel Musical Dora DollHouse--$25. Both very goodcond. Call 908-362-8314.

Girls Skates: Roller Skates,size 12, pink wheels, like new.Ice Skates, size 3. $20 ea. Call973-670-9173.

Horse Supplies: FenceFeeder, Stall Chain, WaterBuckets (black plastic)--$5.Hay Feeder & Bale Carrier,Jump Cups--$5/ pair. SaddleCarrier, fold-up, portable). Call973-670-9173.

20 Dreamsicles Collection: 1glass cabinet (6 x 26 x 12), 1cabinet (6 x 19 x 12) & 1dresser (61 L x 3 H x 20 D).Call 908-362-6461.

FREE: 7 artificial Christmastree & big stuffed teddy bear.Call 908-362-8727.

Hankook Snow Tires: 205/65R15. 2 pair: 1 new, 1 used 1season; good for 3 moreseasons. $160 OBO for all 4.Call 908-459-4485.

Blizzak Snow Tires: P205 65R15. Fits Toyota Camry, etc. Buy2 for $45, get 3rd free. Call 908-362-9339.

Tires: 256/70/R17. 2 GoodyearWrangler, 1 Continental Contrac.3 for $25. Good tread. Call 908-689-2865.

2004 2500 Pickup: Quad cab,loaded. Exc. cond. 65k mi. CallDan: 201-859-2328.

2002 Kia Spectra: 4 door, auto.75k mi. $2800, negotiable. Call973-347-5095.

2009 Ford F150 XL: 2wd pickup.Under 3k mi. Call 908-362-9274.

Baby Items: UmbrellaStroller-$10. Exersaucer--$40.Swing, moves L-R, back &forth--$40. Eddie Bauer CarSeat & Stroller--$100. All verygood cond. Call 973-670-9173.

PVC White Arbor: square tubedesign. 20 lattice sides, 50wide, full length 92 long w/arch. 7 squ-are tubes. 3 yrs.old. $25. Call 908-362-5263.

LEGO Racers: series model #8461. In orig. box, instructionsincl. $40. Call 908-362-7737.

Maytag Gas Dryer: exc. cond.Nearly new. Instruction manual& warranty card incl. $50. Call908-362-5560.

Weso Renaissance WoodStove: manuals & hardwareincl. $500 firm. Call 908-362-5969.

Fireplace Grate: 1 piece steel,no welds. 22 L x 15 W x 9 H.$30. Call 973-383-5461.

Childrens OutdoorPlayhouses: Little Tykescastle & 3 other styles rangingfrom $40-$100. Call FMI: 570-350-6298.

For Sale: Pachinko machine,Seeburg jukebox, Playboy 25slot machine. Call 908-362-9312.

Surfboard: 6.2 Byrne. Tri fin,squash tail. Good cond. $300.Call 908-362-8311.

Compound Bow: Hoyt SuperSlam. Soft bow case, arrowcase, misc. archery equip.Good cond. $50. Call 908-362-8311.

Curio Cabinet: corner, brown,lighted. Good cond. Call 908-362-8311.

Fish Tank: 10 gal. w/ stand,hood, heater & filter. $20. Call908-362-8311.

Roof Carrier: Yakima 7 x 3.Locks. Roof bars & brackets.

Great cond. $250. Call 908-362-831.

Gereac Generator: L4000watt, 8hp. Low hours w/ allcords & house inlet. 2 110-115outlets, 1 20 amp, 1 30 amp.$500. Call 908-362-6364.

For Sale: Pressue Blaster, likenew--$125. 6H/60 gal. AirCompressor, never used--$350. Oxy Acetylene Setup,3.5 tall w/ cart, torch, regula-tors, various tips--$225.Various air tools, never used--$50 ea. Call 908-813-9826.

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United Way of North-ern New Jersey is

pleased to announce theexpansion of a success-ful free mentor training

program that prepareslocal residents with the

communication and problem-solving skillsto make a positive andlasting contribution intheir communities.In conjunction with

First Lady MichelleObamas MentoringChallenge to recruit 1million new mentors by2014, United Way iscommitted to growingthe number of mentorsin its five-county region;Morris, North Essex,Somerset, Sussex, andWarren counties.United Way is launch-

ing the expansion of itsmodel United WayMentor Training

program in WarrenCounty next month. Thetraining is held duringthe course of four,three-hour eveningsessions. The first train-ing series will be held onJanuary 9, 16, 23, and 30from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30

p.m. at CentenaryColleges PresidentsDining Room in theDavid and Carol Lack-land Center.The training equips

individuals with thefundamentals of mentor-ing and can be used tolearn the skills needed to

provide youth, profes-sional, and financialmentoring. Study after

study shows that men-toring changes lives,said United Way of

Northern New JerseyChief ProfessionalOfficer Sarah Brelvi.This program is a

proven model that trainsindividuals to be respon-sive and effective men-tors. Whether yourindividual interest is tomentor youth or womenin transition this trainingwill help you to maxi-mize your strengths andcommunication skills to

be the difference in

someones life.For two years in

Warren County, UnitedWay Womens Leader-ship Council mentorshave been helpingwomen entering or re-entering the workforcelearn the skills necessaryto get a job and succeedas a new employee.With the establishmentof United Way of North-ern New Jersey one yearago, the new five-countyorganization was able toshare best practices andidentify that there is a

demand and need for anexpanded mentor train-ing program in WarrenCounty.The organization was

able to supplement theWarren County program

with a successful UnitedWay Mentor TrainingCenter established inMorris County morethan 10 years ago. TheCenter, named a model

program by United WayWorldwide earlier thisyear, has been preparingthose who live and workin Morris County how to

be effective mentors inthe community, helpingyouth and adults achievetheir potential. ManyMorris County nonprof-its refer prospectivevolunteers to this

program as an initialtraining.This is a perfect

example of how ourlarger, regional organi-zation is able to build onlocal successes andcross the artificial

boundaries of countylines to bring criticalservices to a widerregion, Brelvi said. To register for the

January training, emailShaunna.Rubin@UnitedWayNNJ.org or call973-993-1160, exten-tion 142.

This is Your Year! Forself-study, inspiration,transformation, one

breath at a time!Breathing Room

Center on Rt 94 inFrelinghuysen, NJ, is

pleased to offer again its200-hour In-depth YogaStudy & Teacher Train-ing for 2012. The centerfeatures one of the mostcomprehensive training

programs in the area,which not only meetsand exceeds thestandards set by the

National Yoga Alliance, but meets eachindividual where theyare on their life journeywith patience, supportand expert guidance.

The 200-Hour YogaTeacher Training isdesigned for anyonewho wants to become aninspirational teacher orsimply deepen their own

personal practice.Graduates of the

program go on to teachin schools, hospitals,community centers,yoga studios, corpora-tions and inspire otherswith their knowledgeand love of the practice."I feel blessed and

humbled to be in theclass with such wonder-

ful teachers," says MaryBeth Holzhauer, agraduate of the 2011

program. "Yoga TeacherTraining is really open-ing up a new world tome."Another 2011 graduate

had this to say:"Through your teach-ings and this practice, Ifeel like I really have

been transformed; reallybringing the yoga off themat has made my life so

beautiful. I feel trulycontent, despite all ofthe difficult things thatwe experience in ourday-to-day lives."The 10-month training

begins in March 2012and provides a compre-hensive study of HathaYoga - including thehistory, language, ethics,anatomy, physiologyand philosophy and

uniquely develops aheartfelt connectionwith self and others. Youneed not become a yogateacher; all you need is adesire to learn and anintention to invest inyour own life journey!Applications for the

2012 training arecurrently beingaccepted, and it isstrongly encouraged thatyou reserve a space inone of the upcomingOpen House sessions tomeet the instructors, askquestions and decide ifthis program is right foryou. The Open Housedates are: January 8th,10am and February 5th,10am. Please callCheryl, owner, at 973-896-0030 to reserveyour space. For more,visit breathingroomcenter.com.