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early entry to the show for sound-check and a backstage meet-andgreet with DeWyze, along with snacks, refreshments and a personally autographed show poster. General admission tickets are $25, and a limited number of special Early Entry Meet-and-Greet tickets will be sold for $75. Tickets are available at theHBT.com. For more information, call the HBT at 908-349-1428. The all female motorcycle riding group Dangerous Curvz held its first fundraising event Ride to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer on Sunday, September 16th at Tramontin Harley Davidson in Hope. The successful event raised $17,181.02 for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Northern NJ Chapter and drew more than 350 participants, including more than 240 motorcycles. Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, greeted the participants during registration, signed autographs, posed for pictures and then waved the teal flag and instructed all riders to start their engines! Participants enjoyed a scenic 60-plus mile ride through Warren and Sussex Counties, fully escorted by the Blue Knights NJ VIII. Guests were then treated to an after party with food, prizes and entertainment by The SC Project. Team Pat, members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter H, arrived in full force to demonstrate their love for their fellow member, Patt Losey, who bravely fought but lost her battle with ovarian cancer several weeks before the event. Also in attendance were Patts husband Bill and daughter Christine. During the opening ceremony, Rob Correia, a fellow Team Patt member, paid tribute to their dear friend and Tammy Natalewicz, Vice President of Dangerous Curvz, led the crowd in a moment of silence. In

Lee DeWyze, season nine winner of the immensely popular American Idol television show, will perform at the Historic Blairstown Theatre on October 26th at 8:30pm. The show is the first stop on a whirlwind U.S. tour that will take DeWyze from Blairstown to Los Angeles with stops in New York, Chicago, Nashville and Austin. Fans of the American Idol star will have a special opportunity for

Time is running out! Submit your Halloween Coloring Contest entries to BookNest, 17 Main St., Blairstown, no later than Thursday, October 25th. Dont miss your chance to win awesome prizes from BookNest! The Blairstown Rotary Annual Halloween Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 31st, beginning promptly at 5pm at the post office. Dont forget to stop by the firehouse afterward for cider and goodies! See page 15 in this weeks edition for more information. Blairstown Township will be holding a public land clean-up day on Saturday, November 17th for Blairstown volunteer groups including Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, school and church groups, among others. Along with helping their community,

each group (one member must be an adult) can earn $200. There is a maximum of two groups per organization. Groups will meet at 8:30am on Lambert Road at the Recycling Center to fill out the paperwork and get started. Rain date is

scheduled for November 24th. For more information, call Maureen at 908-310-2910. The Warren County Technical School is looking for crafters to exhibit at Crafts in the Warren Tech in December. Email craftsinwarre ntech@me.com.

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Here is a list of notable books and other items that have been added to the collection recently at the Warren County Library: The Signal and the Noise: Why Most Predictions Fail-But Some Don't, by Nate Silver. Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, by Eric Litwin. One Last Strike: Fifty Years in Baseball, Ten and a Half Games Back, and One Final Championship Season, by Tony La Russa. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity For Women Worldwide, from DOCURAMA. Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy, by Ted Widmer. The Monsters Monster, by Patrick McDonnell. My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist, by Alex Hitz. Run the Risk (Hqn) by Lori Foster. DK Eyewitness

Travel Guide: Italy, by Adele Evans. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand, by Kate Hemphill. Care of Wooden Floors, by Will Wiles. Falling Together: A Novel, by Marisa de los Santos. The Beautiful Mystery: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, by Louise Penny. Huggable Crochet, by Christine Lucas. No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden, by Mark Owen. 12.21: A Novel, by Dustin Thomason. Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic Series), by Bill OReilly. A Rare Titanic Family: The Caldwells Story of Survival, by Julie Hedgepeth Williams. I'll Be Home For Christmas, by Fern Michaels. A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball, by Dwyane Wade. Hostage, by Elie Wiesel.

The North Warren Regional Education Association is sponsoring the Harlem Wizards basketball team on October 24th at 7pm. The North Warren Patriot Team of faculty and staff from North Warren and the sending districts will take on the talented team of the Harlem Wizards in a game of family fun.

Tickets can be purchased online at harlemwizards.com or by calling the school at 908-362-8211 ext. 1143. Tickets will be available at the door, but seating in the high school gymnasium is limited. Proceeds will benefit the North Warren Regional Education Association student scholarship fund.

Jim Robertson outdueled two fierce competitors to take the 21st Annual Warren County Men's Senior Open at Apple Mountain Golf Club in Belvidere, held earlier this month. Robertson captured first place in the C Flight Gross division with a solid 87, nipping Konrad Michelsen (89) and Amos Westbrook (90) for that bracket's championship. Meanwhile, Bob and Jim Longmuir each took crowns in the C Flight Net and B Flight Gross

divisions, respectively. While Bob had a slightly easier time of it winning by two strokes over Jim Verbick, Jim gained his crown by winning via tie-breaker over Hayes MacArthur, who was a winner last year. Other bracket winners were Gabe Tardive (B Flight Net), Rich Minich (A Flight Gross) and Steve Nau (A Flight Net). For further information about Apple Mountain, call 1-800-PLAYGOLF or visit applemountain golf.com. Apple Mountain offers year-round golf, including special rates for seniors.

NW Democratic Club Meeting: October 24th, 7:30pm. Meeting room of Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-6808. Jeopardy: October 25th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 18 & up.Registration required; call 908-3628335. Frelinghuysen Twp. Recreation Hay Ride: October 27th, 5pm. All Frelinghuysen residents are invited. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for grand opening of walking trail. Kenya, East Africa Photography by Len Rue, Jr.: October 26th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. NW Democratic Club Meet & Greet: October 27th, 1pm to 3pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Meet Dem. candidates for Blairstown Twp. Committee, Kevin Doell & Gina Trish. FMI, call Fred or Carol at 908-362-6808. Free Halloween Party: October 27th, 6:30pm. Lions Pavilion, Rt. 46, Delaware, NJ. Hosted by Knowlton Lions Club & Knowlton Recreation. Bring the whole family for free hot dogs, snacks and beverages. There will be costume judging, a hay ride, a bonfire and fun for all. Lions will draw the winner for the Harley Davidson raffle. FMI, call 908798-7386. Experience Tillie Smiths Life & Murder with Author Denis Sullivan: October 27th, 1pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Space is limited; pleae register. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org.

Franklin Twp. VFD Breakfast: October 28th, 7am to noon. 37 2nd St., New Village. Last breakfast of the year. FMI, call 908319-0379. Lapsit Story Time & Sing-Along for Tots: October 29th, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Ages 12 to 36 months with a participating adult. Halloween Fun! Party by MOMS Club of Blairstown: October 29th, 10:30am. Meeting room of Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. At-home moms (incl. PT) & children of all ages invited. FMI, call 908-912-MOMS or email BlairstownMOM SClub@gmail.com. Dark Shadows Movie Night: October 30th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. New North Warren Area Republican Club Candidates Night: October 30th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. FMI, call Sal: 908-362-5800. Halloween Celebration at Apple Mountain Golf Course: October 31st. Pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, spooky trivia questions for prizes. Judging for pumpkin carving & costume contests at 8pm. All are welcome. Call 908-453-3023 FMI. Clothing Drive: Now thru November 1st at Walnut Valley UMC. Anything soft (linens, clothes, purses, stuffed animals, etc.). FMI, email christiebende @yahoo.com. Free Hackettstown Community Band Concert: November 1st, 7pm. Centenary College, Seay Building

Chapel. 1st Friday Writers: November 2nd, 7pm. 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown Library. Bring your writing of any genre for friendly, frank critique. Newcomers welcome. FMI, call Walter: 908-362-6967. Roast Beef Dinner: November 3rd, 4pm to 8pm. Franklin Twp. Vol. FD, 410 Old Main St. Asbury. Take out avail. FMI, call 908319-0379. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage Supper: November 3rd, 4:30pm to 7pm. Walnut Valley UMC. Take out avail. FMI, email chris tiebende@yahoo.com. Budd Lake Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary Holiday Shopping Bazaar: November 3rd, 9am to 3pm. Budd Lake Fire Dept. Knowlton United Methodist Womens Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction: November 3rd, 5pm. Call FMI and tickets: 908-496-4539. Residential Energy Forum: November 7th, 7:30pm to 9pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library, Blairstown. Presentations on geothermal, solar energy, high-efficiency heating & cooling systems, & more. Panel of experts avail. for Q & A. FMI, call Kevin Doell at 908-798-0294. Holiday Bazaar with Unique Gifts & Crafts: November 9th, 10am to 4pm & November 10th, 10am to 2pm. House of the Good Shepherd, 798 Willow Grove St.; Main Lobby, Lower Level; Hackettstown. Blood Drive: November 10th, 8am to 1pm. Knights of Columbus Council 5410, 3 Schmidt Lane, Old Flanders (across from fire dept.). Silk Scarf Marbleizing Workshop: November 13th, 6pm. Warren Co. Library Headquarters, Belvidere. Design your own scarf using ancient art of Ebru. Space is limited; please register. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or visit warrenlib.org. Celebrate Recovery Christ-Centered Program: Tuedays,

7pm-9pm. Walnut Valley UMC, Vail Rd., Rt. 94, Blairstown. Free and open to the public. Toddler Lapsit Storytime & Sing Along: Tuesdays, 10am at Warren Co. Library Headquarters. For children up to 3 years old & a caregiver. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Knit Wits! Tuesdays, 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. Chat and create items to be donated to community organizations. FMI, call 908-362-8335. or email plally@ warrenlib.org. Knitting Club: Tuesdays, 3pm at Warren Co. Library Headquarters. FMI, call 908-4756332 or visit www. warrenlib.org. Story Time for Children: Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Fridays, 10:30am at Warren Co. Library Headquarters. Registration is required. FMI, call 908-475-6322. Adult Artists: Wednesdays, 10am to noon. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of Warren Co. Library. Learn techniques in water color, pastels, & others. FMI, call 908362-8335 or email plally@warrenlib.org. Childrens Story Hour: Wednesdays at 2pm and Thursdays 10am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. Stories, songs, and crafts. Siblings welcome. FMI, call 908-362-8335 or email plally@warrenlib.org. Knitters Niche: Thursdays, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren Co. Library. All ages, Limited needles and amounts of yarn can be provided or bring your own project. FMI, call 908-362-8335 or email plally@warrenlib.org.

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NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center for Women All Hollows Harvest Festival Presents 9th Annual 5K Transitions AutumnFest Run/Walk Truly a Shop Local Event for NORWESCAP Career Petrucci Family Foun- for this USA Track and women gain personal the Whole Family & Life Transitions dation is our primary Field Sanctioned 5K and economic selfCenter for Women will hold its 9th Annual 5K Transitions AutumnFest Run/Walk on November 4th. Registration for the run will begin at 8am at the American Legion, 332 Willow Grove Street in Hackettstown, with the run starting at 9am, held at the picturesque Riverfront Park, located behind the American Legion. This 5K Run/Walk is this crucial community programs key fundraising event. Pat Moonjian, Program Director of the CLTC, said, We are indebted to the on-going support we receive from our sponsors who each year demonstrate their deep commitment to our work of supporting women in the Warren County community by providing the additional financial assistance needed to continue our mission. This year the sponsor and our very generous sponsors include Borealis, PNC, Hackettstown Regional Medical Center and WCCC. ShopRite and Applebees Hackettstown will again be donating an abundance of delicious food that also includes Donaldson Farms wonderful crumb cake! The support from these and other organizations enables us to continue to provide women with the necessary skills to gain economic selfsufficiency. This selfreliance translates into assisting Displaced Homemakers move forward from their dependence upon the necessity of welfare, food stamps and subsidized housing programs to obtaining employment and building a sustainable career. The Awards Ceremony Event will begin at 10:30am. Early registration fee is $25 and includes a tshirt. There will be a Kids Dash for children under 12 at 10:15am, with free childcare available for participants of the race, provided by a local Girl Scout troop. For more information, call 908/835-2624; email transitions@ norwescap.org; register online at www.race forum.com/transitions or www.transitions runwalk.com. The Career & Life Transitions Center for Women, sponsored by NORWESCAP, has been serving displaced homemakers in Warren County for over 30 years. Their mission is to provide quality services that will assist sufficiency and reach their full potential through education, training, job readiness, community referrals, and supportive services. The Transitions Center offers a variety of supportive services to women to help them achieve economic and personal self-sufficiency that includes computer training, career interest inventories, vocational counseling, job search skills, support groups, life skills workshops, and referrals to community resources. Proceeds from this event will support the Transition Centers vital programs and services. NORWESCAP is a non-profit community action agency that creates opportunities for over 30,000 low-income people in NW NJ. The Foodshed Alliance Farmers Access Network, together with the Blairstown Business Association, would like to announce a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 27th from 10am to 2pm. The day will feature fall-themed activities for children, demonstrations, shopping specials, food and music at the Main Street stores and businesses, as well as the Blairstown Farmers Market. Join the crowd at the Blairstown Farmers Market for lunch, where Lucca Wood-fired Pizza oven will be making and selling their famous pizzas with locally sourced ingredients. Plan to spend your day visiting all of the fantastic Main Street businesses. Activities such as pumpkin painting, hay rides, kids activities, live music, a CrossFit demo and much more will be available for enjoyment. At the end of Main Street, near NW Farm and Home Supply, visit the Blairstown Farmers Market, where local produce and artisan vendors will be selling products for the final Saturday of the season. There will be face painting, childrens activities by Kaleidoscope Learning Center, music by Robert Viola from and Marybird. Artisan breads, apples, cider, pierogies, pies, produce meats are just a few of the items on hand at the market. The idea is that this be a truly shop local event, said Kendrya Close, Director of the Foodshed Alliance Farmers Access Network. The town has so much to offer, from local food to crafts, books and more. The day is really about encouraging people to patronize our local stores, businesses and farmers market. The idea of building a locally resilient community starts with shopping and eating locally. We want to bring people out together in the spirit of supporting our local economy and further solidify the sense of community.

Harkers Hollow Golf Club Holds End of Season Golf Event Oct. 27
Harkers Hollow Golf Club is putting an exclamation mark on the "golf season" on Saturday, October 27th. Even though the public/private club will be open all year long, weather permitting (remember last year; could be plenty of golf to go yet!), many folks are ready to put away their clubs by the end of October. For those so inclined, as well as the hearty winter golfers who play no matter what, Harkers will be holding a season-ending tournament that includes not only golf, but a gala banquet, as well. The event is open to members and the public at large. The raindate is scheduled for October 28th. The theme for this end of golf season tournament is Oktoberfest/ Halloween, and Harkers will have many favorites available, including its special pumpkin cheesecake! The package price for the event, which includes lunch, golf and cart, prizes, and dinner, will be $49 plus tax and gratuity. Lunch will be provided during registration starting at 11am, and will include a hot dog with a beer or soda. The golf tournament will tee off at noon with a shotgun start. A Harvest Buffet, featuring seasonal treats, will be served starting at 5:30pm. Prime rib will be a featured entree. Come out and play golf, eat, drink, and enjoy the colors of the autumn season. Call the Pro Shop at 908-4541884 to make your reservation today. For those wishing to attend the Harvest Dinner Buffet only, the cost is $24 per person plus tax and gratuity. For more information, visit www.Harkers Hollow.com.

Save a Life Tour Comes to SCCCs Campus

How much are your students and/or loved one's lives worth? The National Save a Life Tour is an event that has been praised by thousands. It crosses the United States and spreads the word about the dangers of driving under the influences of alcohol. It uses in-yourface methods to get its message across, and has done it well for over five years. The tour will be presented at Sussex County Community Colleges (SCCC) Cafeteria and Galleria on Wednesday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm. Kramer, Inc. and FAAC, Inc. have partnered to create a truly intense driving simulation of what effects alcohol has on your driving skills. You will not believe how sobering an experience the Save a Life Tour is until you have experienced the virtual drunk driving simulator yourself. Some activities include a Breathalyzer Machine Demonstration, Texting n Driving (Student Theatre 11am to 11:45am), Impaired Vision Driving Simulator, Fatal Vision Golf Cart Test Drive, and UMADD Bake Shop. Furthermore, representatives from various organizations, such as NJ State Police, NJ Highway Traffic Safety, Criminal Justice Club and UMADD club will be available to answer any questions. For details about alcohol awareness, call Wendy Cooney at 973300-2240.

addition, Team Patt collected $3,372.65 in total donations toward the Dangerous Curvz fundraiser. We could not have asked for a better day, and we were so overwhelmed and grateful for the support not just by the local community but by the turnout of

fellow bikers who came from all over to support this cause, said Sheri OLeary, president of Dangerous Curvz. We were especially moved by the tribute given by Rob of Team Patt, which literally brought home the message of Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Patts spirit was with us during the entire event. Dangerous Curvz would like to thank Tramontin Harley

Davidson, Team Patt, all Sponsors, all those that donated cash, food or prizes, all Volunteers, including spouses, family and friends, the Blue Knights NJ VIII, Vendors, all Riding and Non Riding Participants, Miss USA, Olivia Culpo and everyone who contributed to this event in any way for their generosity and support! Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers, but if diagnosed and treated early, the five year survival rate is over 90 percent. Unfortunately, fewer than 20 percent of cases are diagnosed in the early stage. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Northern NJ Chapter is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about ovarian cancer. To find out how you can support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, visit ovarian.org. For more information on Dangerous Curvz, a list of event sponsors and photos, visit www. dangerouscurvz.com.

The November 8th WCARTS group meeting will feature artist Hillary Hill in a talk on sketching animals, especially equine art. Hillarys artwork has been featured in newspapers, local TV and in several one-person shows over the years. Her original sculptures and pottery, often whimsical, have been featured at various venues. Her paintings, drawings and mixed media portray themes from nature; seascapes, landscapes, wildlife, and the horse, her favorite subject! She describes her paintings and sculptures as realistic impressionism, striving to capture the essence of each subject with imagination. Hillarys work can currently be seen at the PNC Bank in Blairstown

on Rt 94 westbound. Hillary grew up in Nutley, NJ where she teaches secondary art. She received her BA in Fine Art Education from Mansfield University and her MA in Visual Arts from Montclair State University. Hillary currently resides at Hawk Hollow Farm with her husband Bruce,

which they share with horses, goats, dogs, birds and a kitty. The meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday, November 8th in the Oxford Township Municipal building, 11 Green Street, Oxford. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. There will be a $2 fee for non-members wishing to participate. Participants should bring a sketch pad or paper and pencil.

October 23rd through November 17th, the paintings of artist Marcia Clark will be on display in the Romano Gallery at Blair Academys ArmstrongHipkins Center for the Arts, located at 2 Park Street in Blairstown. An artists reception will be held at 7pm on November 8th. Admission is free and open to the public. Normal gallery hours are Monday through

The Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council present a call to artists for the upcoming exhibit Journey. You may enter your works of art related to this theme, in any medium, if you are a member. Nonmembers who become members before the show can also enter their art. Think freedom instead of limits. A journey can be a shift from place to place, migrations, emigrations, immigrations, and travels. Journeys can be dislocations

in time or state of being, confinements of freedom and vice versa. It can be seasonal shifts, stages in life metamorphoses, continuations, abrupt or gradual changes, and physical, emotional, spiritual or tied to time or space. Share your take on journeys with us. Every journey begins with that first step. Why not get started? We look forward to seeing your interpretations. Artistic interpretations related to journeys can be so open-ended; they

should result in a diverse and exciting exhibit which will run from November 10th to December 1st. The opening reception will be on Saturday, November 10 from 4pm to 6pm. Drop-off dates for the exhibit are November 4th, noon to 3pm and November 6th, 9am to 3pm at the SCAHC gallery/office located at 133 Spring Street in Newton. Prospectus and member enrollment can be found at the SCAHC website at scahc.org.

Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The exhibition features Arctic landscapes visited on journeys to Greenland, Iceland and arctic Norway. The glaciers, icebergs and ensuing detritus convey the very omens that currently haunt us, as Ms. Clark witnesses ice, appearing solid as a mountain, deconstruct, melt or suddenly vanish. Ice, in its fragility and beauty, and the arctic winter, with its vibrant electrically charged night skies, are the focus of this show, in small studies on aluminum, Mylar and canvas, and larger works incorporating multiple panels and mixed media.

On November 1st at 7pm, NAMI-Sussex will host a free presentation by the Sussex County Education Partnership to explain recent changes within the New Jersey children's system of care. The presentation will be held at the new facility of Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services, 93 Stickles Pond Road, Newton from 7pm to 8:30pm. It will provide the most current and accurate information on how to access state services for children with behavioral health issues and/or intellectual/developmen tal disabilities.

Many changes are being implemented by the state, including the fact that the NJ Division of Child Behavioral Health Services will become the Division of Children's System of Care. The Education Partnership is a collaboration of professionals from community-based organizations and county government focused on services to children and teens. The presentation will be followed by a brief general business meeting of NAMI-Sussex. Call 973-214-0632 for more information.

NAPSI)Party hosting duties can be rewarding and exhilarating, yet daunting when confronted by the level of cleaning and preparation that goes into even a casual get-together. Food Network star Sandra Lee has a few hints for time-starved hosts and an easy, tasty recipe to help decrease time and money spent on entertaining, as well as increase fun. Chef Sandra Lees Party-Planning Tips Prepare smartly. Eliminate multiple shopping trips by planning storage space ahead of time. You can be all set for a crowd of just about any size with the help of a fridge that holds enough to feed everyone at your party. For instance, the largest French-door model available, LGs Mega-Capacity Refrigerator, offers state-ofthe-art storage space, keeping all your dishes fresh until festivities begin, leaving you more time to mingle. Keep it simple and casual. Serve food buffet style and allow guests to help themselves. Just make sure the buffet station is close to the kitchen, so its easy to replenish trays without walking through the crowd. Every party has a few guests who arrive early. Provide small snacks such as nuts, olives and cheese for them to nibble while you finish setting up.

When youre cooking for all age groups, from young cousins to grandparents, try serving comfort food favorites that work well for everyone, such as Stuffed Mushrooms, Personal Chicken Potpies or these BLT Sirloin Sliders. Size Up, Size Down Sliders Makes 24 sliders Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 16 minutes 3 pounds ground sirloin 3 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning, McCormick Grill Mates 24 slider buns 12 slices bacon, cooked and cut in half crosswise 24 small lettuce leaves 24 tomato slices cup mayonnaise cup mustard 24 dill pickle slices In a large bowl, gently combine sirloin and seasoning. Using hands, form into 24 patties. Spray a large nonstick grill pan with nonstick

nonflammable cooking spray. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat patties with spray. Add half of patties to pan and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until done. Remove from pan; repeat procedure with remaining patties. Serve on buns with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard and pickles. When it comes to parties, planning pays off-with a fabulous gathering, delicious food and a stress-free hostess. Planning lets you put all the elements together at a comfortable pace. Start a month ahead for a formal party and two weeks ahead for a casual gathering. Feed a crowd and still be cost conscious. To save money, shop smart. Keep track of sale items and buy staple items in bulk. Top name-brand items often go on sale the first of the month,

when many people have more money in their pockets. At the end of the month, when people have less money, the store brand or tier-two name brands go on sale. Buy things in season when you can. When items are out of season, the price more than doubles because of all the shipping and handling involved. When you fill your pantry with great food, theres no end to the possibilities for great (and spontaneous) parties. Some itemssuch as cheeses and precooked shrimpyou have to buy fresh but there are many items you can store in your cupboards for months at a time. Stock up on salted roasted nuts, wines and spirits, flatbreads and crackers and olives, and youve got a great head start to a gathering you can enjoy along with your guests. Food should be fun. When youre getting ready to host a dinner party, plan your appetizers, desserts and drinks accordingly. Assume each guest will have at least three appetizers and two drinks. Visit www.lg.com/ us/kitchen/refrigerators. jsp. Editors Note: LGs Mega-Capacity Refrigerator is the largestcapacity, standardwidth, French-door refrigerator; excludes other LG-manufactured products.

Hello fellow readers, We had our first hard frost and the peculiar antics of gardeners protecting their plants have started. We rally to move plants under overhangs or outdoor furniture and cover them with sheets, creating ghosts in the garden--fitting for this time of year! The exercise seems a bit futile, as at some point we have to let them go. Last year you may recall our first hard frost was the Halloween snow storm. Ill have to admit as damaging as the storm was, I felt a relief from the to-do or not-to-do stress of sheet covering. Phyllis from Delaware asked if she can bring her herbs and annuals indoors for the winter. Its tricky, but some you can, Phyllis, and your question has inspired

me to try again and forgo the ghosts. Okay, maybe its just me and my tendency to hold onto favorites (like a thread bare shirt known as my shmata for sun protection that is the brunt of many jokes). Best bets for overwintering are plants we treat as annuals but are actually tender perennials such as geraniums, impatiens, herbs such as rosemary, and biennial herbs such as parsley. You can also overwinter tropical plants such as bananas, philodendron or others typically sold to be indoors. If not in containers already pot them up and allow them to adjust in a sheltered spot while tending to critter controls as needed. Bring them indoors before a hard freeze and place in a sunny window on a tray with pebbles filled with water. Keep the humidity high by misting often and water just enough to keep the soil from drying out. While your plants may not grow much and there could be failure, it may satisfy our longing to keep things. Still, Ill hold onto my shmata for now, thank you very much. Garden dilemmas? Ask Mark at askmary stone@gmail.com

( N A P S I ) T h e r e s good news for homeowners. By taking a few practical steps, they can help to put a lid on rising energy costs. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use at home is to ensure that your home is properly insulated. From attics to basement walls to floors over crawl spaces, there are many areas of the home that can benefit from proper insulation. One of the more important places to start is the attic. Its the most accessible and least expensive

to insulate. Some recommend using a fiberglass loose-fill insulation, which boasts superior thermal efficiency and sound control. Adding insulation can also qualify homeowners for rebates and tax credits. Another resource is the Residential Energy Services Network, or ResNet. It offers certified auditors who can help homeowners evaluate a home to determine where and how energy is being lost. For information, visit www.certainteed.com/in sulation.

(NewsUSA) - You want everything to be picture perfect for your wedding, including your smile. But like everything else about your big day, that perfect smile could require some work ahead of time. In fact, experts suggest starting your entire beauty regimen six months before the wedding. Here's a complete prewedding beauty checklist. * Lips: Get soft, kissable lips by brushing away flakes of dry skin with an infant toothbrush soaked in baking soda and water. Apply healing ointment, and in no time, your lips will be ready for that "kiss the bride" kiss. * Teeth: A cosmetic dentist can often correct

an imperfect smile with veneers. But if spending painful hours in the dentist's chair getting your teeth ground down sounds like it would put a damper on all the joyful planning, here's good news: Lumineers (www.lumineers.com) are now used by thousands of dentists nationwide and can be applied

in two short, pain-free appointments. Unlike other veneer procedures, Lumineers are so strong and thin that they don't require removal of sensitive tooth structure. The procedure is quick, painless and even reversible. * Makeup: Women with warm skin tones look best in makeup with pink, coral, peach, amber, brown and red with yellow undertones. If you have a cool skin tone, choose pink, berry, lilac, mauve or red with blue undertones. * Skin: Make your face glow with a good cleansing program. Use a cleanser that's appropriate for your skin type in the morning, makeup remover and cleanser at night and a daily moisturizer. Use a gentle facial scrub once a week. * Hair: If you're planning to change your hairstyle or color, experiment several months before the wedding so you have time to correct any mistakes. * Nails: If you're a nail-biter, get weekly manicures to keep your nails healthy. Plan your last manicure a couple of days before the big day. Choose a pretty pale pink or splurge on a French manicure, not just because it looks great, but because the chips won't show as much and are easy to fix. You'll have beautiful hands for the rehearsal dinner and any other festivities. Don't forget, practice makes perfect. Schedule a trial run with your hair and makeup artists several days before your wedding, so there are no surprises the day of the ceremony.

The public is invited to attend a free residential energy forum on Wednesday, November 7, at the Warren County Library - Catherine Dickson Hofmann Branch, from 7:30 9:00 p.m. The event will include presentations on

geothermal, solar energy, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, zoning rules and regulations, as well as a segment on New Jersey Clean Energy program rebates. Attendees will be able to ask questions and collect

information from a panel of experts. Household energy use takes a big bite out of family budgets, said Blairstown Twp Environmental Commission chair Kevin Doell. Weve put together a program that can help

homeowners consider how to leverage the latest technologies to reduce their energy costs now and well into the future. Among the invited speakers are representatives from Bysolar Inc., First Source Contract-

The Warren County Community College Trustee Search Committee is seeking persons interested in serving as Trustees of the Warren County Community College. Applicants shall have been residents of Warren County for at least four years, and cannot currently hold any elected public office or be employed by Warren

County or WCCC. College trustees must be available approximately 20 hours per month. Trustee duties include: fiscal and operational oversight of the institution; setting policies and procedures to be implemented by the college administration; evaluation of the college president and appointment of other staff; determination of

the educational curriculum and programs consistent with the institutions mission; development and approval of master planning concepts; and preparation of reports to the Commission on Higher Education, the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the community in general. Interested applicants are required to submit

resumes, a letter outlining their interest and ability to fulfill the role of WCCC trustee, and any other pertinent material by Friday, November 9th, to: Chairperson, Warren County Community College Trustee Search Committee, c/o Board of Chosen Freeholders Office, 165 County Route 519 South, Belvidere, NJ 07823.

ing, Scotts Mountain Heating & Air Conditioning, and Blairstown Township. Each speaker will provide a general overview of their field, discuss key considerations regarding residential installations, as well as the value and benefits of the latest technology. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, most of the energy used in homes is for heating (41%), followed by electronics, lighting and other appliances (26%), water heating (20%), air

conditioning (8%), and refrigeration (5%). Energy use for air conditioning has doubled since 1980 and U.S. households plug in more appliances and electronics at home than ever before. The Blairstown Environmental Commission welcomes residents of Blairstown and all the surrounding communities to come out for this informative session. For more information, contact Kevin Doell at 908-798-0294 or Kevin. Doell@gmail.com.

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