Jeff Alte Jr Roofing recently announced it is now accepting nomina-tions for its No Roof Left Behind Campaign. This nationwide program provides free roofs to local commu-nity members in need.Nominations are being

accepted at www.no roofleftbehind.com now through May 15th. The process is simple. Anyone can participate and nominate a friend, neighbor or family member in need of a new roof. From the submissions four final-ists will be chosen for the final online public voting campaign.The four finalists

stories and photos will be displayed on Jeff Alte Jr Roofings No Roof Left Behind homepage. From June 15th to July 15th, the public will able to vote for the finalist they feel is most deserv-ing. The winner will be revealed online on August 4th.Nominees must own

the home they are living in and be a resident of Warren or Hunterdon County. Also, the free roof recipient must be

current on his/her mort-gage payments. Nomi-nees will be accepted until May 15th. A team of local volunteers will review all the nominees and four will be selected as finalists. Jeff Alte Jr. Roofing

joined the No Roof Left Behind initiative as a way to give back to the community that has brought them success for more than 14 years. Owner Jeff Alte Jr had

this to say about the program: We are proud to be part of No Roof Left Behind. The direct

positive impact this initiative has on mem-bers of the community is something that cant be described. It is an honor to be able to launch this here. We look forward to seeing our neighbors and customers come together to help one of our own in need.Other local businesses

are invited to participate as sponsors or volun-teers. No Roof Left Behind

is a great way to rally the community together, Jeff Alte, Jr. said. There is something for every-

one to play a part. You dont have to swing a hammer or even get dirty to help out. Whether looking todonate services, prod-ucts or time just give us a call and well find a place for you. For more information

about Jeff Alte Jr Roof-ing, their No Roof LeftBehind program, pleasecall 908-850-8558 orvisit AlteRoofing.com. No Roof Left Behind is

a nationwide programthat gives communitiesa way to help their neighbors that have fallen on hard times. No Roof Left Behindprovides a local contrac-tor the framework toprovide a new roof at no cost to a deserving home owner in need.

Teen girls in need of a prom dress are invited to select a gown from the collection at the Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency. The eighth annual Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop will be open March 30th and 31st, April 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, from 3pm to 7pm, and April 11th from 9am to 1pm. In addition to new and

gently-used dresses of all lengths and sizes, the prom shop will feature

accessories like shoes, wraps, hand bags and jewelry so that patrons can create the perfect ensemble. The Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop is located within Project Self-Sufficiency at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Dresses and formal

wear are currently being accepted for display. For information about donating dresses to the prom shop or to find out more about any of the programs at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.

Attention Blairstown Seniors: The first Blairstown Seniors trip of 2015 is scheduled for April 22nd to Brown-stone to see American Bandstand staring Joe Zisa and featuring Eric Kearns. Any Blair-stown resident over 55 is welcome. Sign-up is Wendesday, March 25th at Town Hall at 1pm. For more information, call Mickey at 908-362-8919.Applications are now

available for two schol-arships that the Ches-ter Lioness Club annu-ally offers to students residing in Chester, Mendham or Washing-ton Township in Morris County. Each scholarship may be up to $1,000. Criteria for selection of candidates include academic record, classroom, extra-curricular and commu-

nity activities; individual interests and hobbies; and outstand-ing accomplishments in activities that demon-strate leadership and service. Financial need is also a consideration. These scholarships are available to public high school students and those attending private schools, as well. Appli-cations may be obtained in the College Resource Center at both West Morris Mendham and West Morris Central High Schools. The com-pleted form must be returned to the College Resource Center at the high school by March 27th. A letter requesting an application may be sent to the Chester Lion-ess Club in care of Anne MacMillan, 15 Cora Lane, Chester, NJ 07930. Completed applications must be

forwarded to the Lion-ess Club by May 1st. Hackettstown High

School classmates of 1975 are requested to contact Cindy Mincev-ich at 908-637-6171 to update their contact information for their 40 year reunion planned for Memorial Day weekend. Artisan and antique

vendors are wanted for the Belvidere in Bloom Summer Festival on June 20th from 9am to 5pm in Belvidere. For more information, visit belvidereinbloom.com or call 908-386-8707 by April 30th. Blairstown Recre-

ation Department is offering a new program for teens and young adults with developmental disabili-ties. Social activities will be offered on a monthly basis that will promote friendship and fun. For more informa-tion, call the Recreation Office at 908-362-6663, ext. 232. Kindergarten regis-

tration for Blairstown Elementary School will be held on May 2nd and May 9th for all pupils entering kinder-

garten in September. Kindergarten pupils must have reached their 5th birthday by October 1st, 2015. Registration documents required to be brought to the school office before your screening date are a completed registration form, which can be found on the school website under forms; childs birth certificate with the raised seal; signed doctors certifi-cate of immunizations; and, if you do not have a student registered at Blairstown Elementary School, you must provide proof of residence. Please call Eileen at 908-362-6111, ext. 109 as soon as possible to schedule your kindergarten screening appointment. Attention parents of

future kindergarten students: Knowlton Twp. Elementary School is planning for the 2015-2016 school year. At this time, they would like to identify as many children as possible who will be eligible for Kindergar-ten in September. To be eligible for kindergar-ten, a child must be five

years old by October 1st, 2015. If you have not already done so, and you have a child who will be eligible for next years kindergarten class, call the school at 908-475-5118, ext. 200 as soon as possible. Screening dates will be released at a later date.Knowlton Twp.

Elementary Preschool is now accepting regis-trations for fall 2015. Children must be four years old by October 1st, 2015 and must be toilet trained. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9am to 11:30am when school is in session. Transportation is not provided. If interested, call the school office at 908-475-5118, ext. 200.Warren Co. Habitat

for Humanity is in need of donations for their Annual Home Raising Live and Silent Auction and Dinner on April 18th.Help is needed funding materials, specialized labor and equipment needed to construct the houses. Warren Co. Habitat for Humanity is asking for support by making a donation of new items, services or by providing corporate sponsorship for this fundraising event. Attendees will be informed that all partici-pating businesses are a sponsor and/or donor. For more information, call 908-399-8386.Public Notice: In

accordance with the Adequate Notice provision of the Open Public Meetings Act,

please be advised thatthe 2015 meeting sched-ule for the WarrenCounty Human ServicesAdvisory Council is as follows: March 24th, May 26th, July 28th,September 22nd andNovember 24th(location TBD) at 1:30pm. Meetings will be held in the Freeholder Meeting Room at the Wayne Dumont Jr. Adminisration Building,located at 165 Co. Rt.519 South in Belvidere.Public Notice: In

accordance with the Adequate Notice provision of the OpenPublic Meetings Act,please be advised thatthe 2015 meeting sched-ule for the WarrenCounty LACA/DA is as follows: April 14th, June 9th, August 11th, October 13th and December 8th at 5pm.Meetings will be held in Meeting Room A--located on the firstfloor--at Warren CountyDepartment of Human Services, located at 1 Shotwell Drive in Belvi-dere. Happy birthday

wishes are sent toMarisa Scolaro, whowill be celebrating her28th birthday on March 26th. Have a great day!We love hearing from

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Water Street is an emerging young band from Blairstown consisting of siblings Dave and Milly Paulson and family friend Claire McNulty, accompanied by Connor Konecnik on drums and Dave McNulty on bass and saxophone. They play at many local venues and were recently invited to perform in New York City at the iconic and historic venue The Bitter End, where many well-known artists--such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Norah Jones and many others--got their start. Water Street will open

up the Singer/ Song-

writer Showcase on March 29th at 7pm at The Bitter End, located at 147 Bleecker Street in NYC. Tickets are just $5. Larry Oakes, who runs

the Singer/Songwriter Sessions, says it's his wish to help new, talented voices find a way to be heard. But he won't just let anyone grace the venue's stage, and each artist has just 15 minutes to impress the audience with their original music. Water Street, however, is play-ing for 30 minutes on the 29th!For more information,

visit www.water streetofficial.com. Look for them on Facebook and Soundcloud, too!

Free Bankruptcy Seminar: March 18th, 79pm. Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill St., Newton. Registra-tion reqd. To register, call 973-940-3500.

Adult Jeopardy: March 19th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Registration reqd. Ages 18 & up. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Young Adult Book Club: March 19th, 2:45pm. Catherine Dickson Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blair-stown. Ages 12 -15. Sign up reqd. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Teen Craft: Sculpt it! March 19th, 6pm. Warren Co. Library, 2 Shotwell Dr., Belvidere. Make paper sculptures, build w/ playing cards & try sculpting while blindfolded. Snacks will be served. For those in 5th grade & up. Regis-tration reqd. FMI, visit

warrenlib.org.

NJ Makers Day: March 21st, 10am-3pm. Warren Co. Library, 2 Shotwell Dr., Belvidere. Craft, tinker & invent! FMI, call 908-475-6386 or visit warrenlib.org or nj makersday.org.

Grease the Musical: March 20th & 21st, 7:30pm; March 22nd. 3pm; March 27th & 28th, 7:30pm. North Warren Regional High School.

A l l - Y o u - C a n - E a t Pancake & Sausage Supper: March 21st, 4:30-7pm. Walnut Valley UMC, 4 Vail Rd., Columbia. Carry-out avail.

NWR Marching Band Fundraiser: March 21st, 7-11pm. 187 Rt. 94, Blairstown. Hosted by NWRMB Parent Association. Join the Band Parent Association for a fun evening of

cocktails to raise funds for new tubas for the band. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the band!

Blairstown Bingo Night: March 21st, doors open at 6:30pm, bingo begins at 7:30pm. St. Jude McNulty Hall. Spon-sored by St. Jude Ladies Guild. Hot Dogs & other refreshments avail. No one under 18 admitted. FMI, call Gladys at 908-459-9210 or 862-220-2693.

St. Jude Ladies Guild Bingo: March 21st, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. St. Jude McNulty Hall, 7 Eisen-hower Rd., Blairstown. No one under 18. FMI, call 908-459-9210 or 862-220-2693.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: March 22nd, 8am-noon. 31 Main St., Blairstown. Take-out available. Use your phone or camera to take a photo w/ the Easter Bunny for a small donation. Hosted by theNWR Marching Band.

Free Family Law Semi-nar: March 25th, 7pm-9pm. Project Self-Sufficiency, 35 Main St., Blairstown. Advance registration reqd. To register, call 973-940-3500.

Free Health Care

Careers Seminar: March 26th, 6:30pm-8pm. Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill St., Newton. Open to teens & adults Registra-tion reqd. Call 973-940-3500 to register.

FREE Community Breakfast: March 28th, 10am-noon. Knowlton UMC, 509 Rt. 94, Knowlton. Hosted by the Men's Ministry Group.

4-H Tack Swap & Sale:March 28th, 10am-2pm. Indepen-dence Fire House, 24 Cemetery Rd., Great Meadows. FMI & tables, call Jan: 908-459-5812.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt: March 28th, 11am sharp. Swayze Mill Park, Hope. Spon-sored by Moravian Grange #187. Open to children, toddlers through 8th grade. The Easter Bunny will be there, so bring a camera!

NW Democratic Club Meeting: March 28th, 1pm. Givens-Belet American Legion Hall, 23 Hope Rd. (Rt. 521), Blairstown, NJ. Guest speaker will be Michael Grace, Democratic candidate for State Assembly. Will also discuss this years elections for Freeholder, Surrogate, Twp. Com-mittee & Board of Ed. Refreshments provided. FMI, call Fred at 908-362-6808 or email fpchistory@yahoo.com.

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Hello, fellow readers! There was standing

room only for our talk on Deer Resistant Plants at the Springfest Garden Show. Thanks to all of you for being there. It was a joy meet you!We started our presen-

tation with a rant of antics we do to keep deer at bay. Like deck-ing our gardens with Irish Spring soap, dryer sheets, human hair and cotton balls drenched in predator pee. Then theres the homemade recipes with rotten eggs and chili pepper and other such distasteful things. Or the store bought sprays, some that smell like cloves and others like a dead animal or a bad septic on a hot day. If the foul smells dont keep you from enjoying your garden, the hanging arsenal of deterrents can surely impede your pleasure! Rather, lets enjoy beau-tiful deer resistant gardens; an herb garden is a great place to start.My colleague Marty

Carson shared, deergenerally are most unin-terested in tasting manytypes of herbs; includingthyme, sage, rosemary,fennel, lavender,oregano and chives. Inaddition, herbs arehealthful, delicious andeasy to grow.She went on to say,

you might enjoyadding annuals to yourherb garden. One of ourfavorites is calendula,commonly known as potmarigold. Calendula isessentially an herb, withmany healing qualities,but it possesses a lovely,brightly colored daisy-like flower, as well. Marty demonstrated

that borage and dillmake marvelous gardenpartners. Borage hasfuzzy foliage with amild cucumber flavor.Its lovely blue flowerswill be a wonderfullycharming addition to your herb garden espe-cially, when partneredwith dill.We shared many other

less-known deer resis-tant plants and how toplace and combine themand referenced theRutgers Deer ResistantList as a go-to source. Of course I couldnt

help but share a fewdesperate measures ofdeer deterrents learnedfrom others. The bestwas Liz from Spartawho admits using plasticbags to cover her plantsovernight. For demon-stration I reenacted hercharade on a blue holly.Better laugh than cry!Garden dilemmas? askmarystone.com

(NAPSI)There could be good news for many households: The garage can be so much more than a storage room where you hide your kids soccer cleats, lawn mower and old year-books. With these five tips, you can make it as organized, functional and aesthetically pleas-ing as any room in your house.1. For many, the garage

is the primary entry and exit point to the home but it can also serve as a terrific storage space for emergency supplies. Check to make sure your home emergency kit is up to codereplace batteries in flashlights and replenish your canned food and medi-cal supplies. You may not need them every day of the year, but its better to be safe than sorry. Also, ensure that you have backup power sources available in the event of an outagea home generator and backup battery for your

garage door opener are proven solutions that will help maintain accessibility and func-tionality for your family, no matter the circum-stance.2. While reorganizing,

take some time to check your garage door. Test the alignment by discon-necting the door from the opener; once its disconnected, you should be able to lift the door easily with one hand. If the door is stuck or difficult to lift, you should call an autho-rized dealer for an inspection. Also, be mindfulif your garage door opener was installed prior to 1993, its probably time to have it replaced, as it may not be equipped with the latest safety features, such as photo eyes.3. When cleaning the

garage, homeowners tend to think of horizon-tal spaceclearing out boxes on the floor, moving gardening

equipment and power tools over to the side-but freeing up vertical space can be just as important. Instead of piling containers on the floor, think about install-ing wall shelves to maximize space. If you want to clear up addi-tional overhead for a larger car, a hanger for bikes or other large pieces of sporting equip-ment, consider replacing your overhead garage door opener with a wall-mount unit such as the LiftMaster 8500.4. Youve organized

and upgraded your garage, but youre not done yetyou need to be sure your garage is a safe place for friends, family and pets. Store flammable propane tanks outdoors and invest in a 5- or 10-pound fire extinguisher in case of emergencies. Lock up any other dangerous chemicals and perform a 3-Step Safety Check. The 3-Step Safety Check is a

simple 45-second test you can perform on your garage door that checks the performance of key industry-standard safety features such as the photo eyes and auto reverse.5. A good cleaning

ultimately helps increase convenience and peace of mind, and that premise can extend beyond organizational tips. This year, take a look at your home technology and consider upgrading your garage door opener. With MyQ technology from LiftMasterthe No. 1 brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers-you can monitor, open or close your garage door from any smart-phone, tablet or com-puter. It doesnt matter if youre at the office, on vacation in Paris or if you just drove down the road, says Paul Acca-rdo from LiftMaster. With MyQ, you can be sure your garage door is closed and the main entry point to your home is secure.Creating a clean, func-

tional space will provide the peace of mind you want and deserve. You can turn your home into an organized retreat and your garage into a func-tional space-saving area you can enjoy year after year.For further information

on garage door openers and safety in and around the garage, visit www. LiftMaster.com.

RE/MAX Town and Valley in Hackettstown is pleased to announce that Christopher John Kruk, MBA, has earned the highest sales award amongst members of the Warren County Board of Realtors. Kruk was one of only four Realtors in Warren County who earned the Circle of Excellence Sales Award (Silver Level). This is his second year in a row earning this award. I am very happy to see

the increased level of sales in Warren County and am even more happy to have been a part in keeping our area's sales level above the 1,000 home mark again. Warren County saw home sales dip below the 1,000 mark until 2013 when the market began its current rebound.Richard Tillman, the

Broker of RE/MAX Town and Valley in Hackettstown, spoke about how John goes above and beyond in his marketing strategy. The award goes to show that utilizing modern technology to expose homes locally, as well as across the globe, an agent like John can still get buyers inter-ested in our communi-ties. John is such an innovator, he is the only agent I know that is flying their own drone to capture high defini-tion aerial video and photographs of his listings. That feature is one of

many tools that John Kruk uses to sell his homes quicker and for the best possible sales price. Our industry has been

stuck looking at homes from one elevation, now I can show buyers how a home and property looks from 360 degrees as well as from high above, Kruk said. Not only do they see the

property, I add local landmarks, parks and other places of interest to my video's so that a buyer gets to appreciate the community the listing is in as well as just the home itself.I am truly humbled to

receive this award again for 2014, this industry has given me so much, and at the same time it allows me to give back

to the local area. With his level of sales

last year, John went ahead and hired a licensed real estate assistant so that he can give more time to his charitable and commu-nity work. Right now John is

working several homes that are about to close, while at the same time coordinating a blood drive, leading the local board of Realtors as their President, serving as an Assistant Fire Chief and coordinating the Blaristown Memo-rial Day Parade, Rich Tillman said. We suppose the old

adage that if you have something that needs to be done, give it to a busy person, still rings true today. If you are looking to buy or sell in NW NJ,

RE/MAX Town and Valley agent AmyLinn Nemeth continued to shine in 2014 as she was awarded for the first-rate service she provides to her clients with mem-bership into RE/MAX of NJs Executive Club. As an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Short Sale and Fore-closure Resource (SFR), Nemeth has been licensed for six years and with RE/MAX since January of 2012. Though she has

worked hard for this achievement, Nemeth credits her success to the clients she has served. "Thank you to all my wonderful clients that have helped me achieve this award, I wouldnt be

where I am in my career if not for them," Nemeth said. Keep in mind that the

spring market is the busiest, as well as stron-gest market of the year. Don't miss out on a new housing opportunity, call Amylinn today for your free Comparative Market. For more infor-mation regarding

todays real estate market contact Amylinn Nemeth of Re/Max Town & Valley at 908-763-3031 or amylinnn@ remax.netRE/MAX of NJ was

founded in 1985 and has grown from a single office to over 170 offices with nearly 3,000 sales associates across the state. RE/MAX of NJ contin-ues to be one of the leading real estate orga-nizations in NJ. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. RE/MAX of NJ, based in Moorestown, NJ, is a privately owned and operated regional franchiser for RE/MAX, LLC. Please visit www.remax-nj.com for more information.

Area residents are invited to receive free health screenings and get up-to-date informa-tion on health and well-ness issues at Project Self-Sufficiencys free Family Health Fair on March 26th, from noon to 4pm. The event will feature free mammo-grams, screenings for blood pressure, body mass index, anxiety and depression, as well as interactive educational exhibits from local health care organiza-tions. The Health Fair will take place at Project Self-Sufficiencys Com-munity Education Center, located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. In addition to Project

Self-Sufficiency, the Health Fair will be staffed by representa-tives from the 5Pminus

Society (Cri Du Chat), American Cancer Soci-ety, DASI, Moms Quit Connection, NAMI, Neighborhood Health Services, Newton Medi-cal Center Behavioral Health, NJCEED, Partnership for Mater-nal and Child Health, Sunrise House, Sussex Warren Chronic Disease Coalition and others.A mobile mammogra-

phy van will be on site from 10am to 4pm to offer free mammograms to eligible uninsured or underinsured women over the age of 40.

Participants will also receive instructions forperforming self-examinations, as well as free educational materi-als on breast health and breast cancer. In combi-nation with mammo-grams, breast self-exams and clinicalbreast exams are recom-mended for all women after the age of 20.Combining these three methods gives women the best chance ofdetecting breast cancer at its earliest stages.For more, visit project

selfsufficiency.org.

One thing you can count on at this years Blues Bash at Centenary is that there will be memorable moments for years to come.The Blues Bash has

clearly become a tradi-tion with an array of national acts gracing the Sitnik Theaters stage from Johnny Winter to Hubert Sumlin, Peter Tork, Cyril Neville and Samantha Fish. The 6th Annual Bash takes place at the Lackland Center at Centenary College March 20th and 21st and features the legendary David Bromberg and his Quintet on Saturday night, and to kick things off on Friday night, the amazing Todd Wolfe Band with extra special guest John Ginty on his magical B-3 Hammond organ. Parking is free. Once again, great

regional acts are included in the line-up, with free pre-shows at Marleys Gotham Grill in Downtown Hackett-stown Friday (Tri-State Rockers) and Saturday (Steve Kirchuk Trio), from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. In the lobby at Cente-nary before and in between main stage acts, Kevin Kinsella hits it on Friday and Don Elliker on Saturday. To cap things off, the post show party at Marleys on

Saturday night features the red hot band, Slack-jaw. Bromberg first attained

legendary status back in the 1970s with a slew of hits and a reputation that continues to grow. His album Demon in Disguise was a huge winner, with the song Sharon a regular on

radio. That album also featured in incredible version of Mr. Bojangles. His mix of Americana, blues, and folk music is a real treat and his latest CD, Only Slightly Mad. is indica-tive of that style. The David Bromberg Quintet has a sound that brings it all together.

Presented by Joe Hirsh Productions, in associa-tion with the Centenary Stage Company, Blues Bash also kicks it up in the theater with the Bob Lanza Band on Friday night and Mulebone on Saturday. Todd Wolfe was part of Sheryl Crow's band for many years, but has a distinct sound of his own that has gotten him national recognition. Ginty, a founding member of the Robert Randolph Family Band, is one of the most sought after keyboard-ists in the U.S., having played with the Allman Brothers, Santana, Govt. Mule, Bob Weir and Ratdog, Widespread Panic and on a regular basis, the Dixie Chicks, among others. They'll be joined on stage by drum-mer Dan Fadel, who also plays with Ginty with the Brother Buddha band. Bob Lanza has been a festival favorite, having appeared in the past year alone at the Bourbon Street Blues Festival, WNTI Stage, and the Festival in the Borough, to name a few. Among the Sponsors

and supporters of Blue Bash 2015 are The PRESS, Inn at Millrace Pond, Marleys Gotham Grill, Village Family Clinic, WNTI and guest hosts Pete Hoff and Mike Watterston of WNTI. For more information,

visit www.joehirsh productions.com, email joehirsh@msn.com or Like the Blues Bash NJ Facebook Page. Tickets can be purchased at centenarystageco.org; click on Special Events.

The Pet Adoption League has been in the Hackettstown area for many years. It is a small group very focused on helping as many aban-doned animals in our area that they can. PAL is made up of volunteersno paid staffmany of whom have families, pets of their own and, oh yes, full time jobs! The hours that are put into trapping a cat, transporting them to the vet, caring for them in foster homes and adoption centers are just some things that these dedicated volun-teers do day in and day out, whatever the weather. Many times, volunteers are out at night in all kinds of weather rescuing kittens left in a box at the side of a road, or from a storm drain. Recently, PAL has

taken in several cats from Allamuchy Town-ship that were aban-doned: Percy, a hand-some tabby that had an eye infection that was not treated and has left him looking a little strange (this has in no way changed his affec-tionate nature one bit!); Thomas, a beautiful, friendly long hair tabby, whose coat was neglected and so he had to be shaved down into a

Lion cut until it regrows; Salem, a beau-tiful black cat whose owner recently passed away, leaving him very depressed; and Rusty, a handsome ginger tabby that, upon first meeting him, may give you the stink eye, but warms up once you begin to pet him. These are just a few cats in need of new homes and a second chance in life. PAL also took in a

beautiful calico, Tara, who was found under someones porch nearly frozen to death. She was rushed to the vet and warmed up, but her left rear leg could not be saved and so it had to be amputated. And then there is

Betsy. She was rescued with three other cats from an overcrowded shelter where they had

languished for two years. After dental work, Betsy found a loving home, but now is in need of surgery on her knees to free her from pain she is experiencing. Her full story can be read at www.palpets.org where a gofundme campaign has been started for her. When the need is there,

PAL does its best to help, provided they have the space to take in more cats, money needed for food, vet bills, boarding, etc. They rely on dona-tions from supporters and proceeds from fund-raisers If you would like to help out by volunteer-ing, fostering a cat or making a donation, visit www.palpets.org, email info@palpets.org, call 973-584-0095, or visit their Facebook page, which can be found on their website.

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Park it, Capricorn. Youve been running around and paying attention to little. Someone near and dear to your heart has something to discuss with you.

This band got its start in London, England:

Answers: 1) Rhiannon, 2) Go Your Own Way, 3) Dreams,

4) Little Lies, 5) Everywhere, Fleetwood Mac

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a music group. Using the hints V=E and J=R, decipher the clues to name the band.

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P G Q G Z J G B X B M Q

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Cool it, Cancer. Actions speak louder than words. A gift from a loved one gets the weekend off to a great start. Use the momentum to make a difference.

Travel is on the agenda. Near or far, Aquarius, you will have a great time. An email bears a great surprise. Celebrate with a night out with loved ones.

Do you dare, Leo? Yes, you do. Take an acquaintance up on their invite, and it will be the start of a beautiful friendship. A note clues you in to a situation brewing at home.

The door of opportunity opens up. Think twice before you enter it, Pisces. Youve been down this road before. A deadline encroaches.

Bravado is an apt description for you this week, Virgo. You attack everything with finesse, and the right people notice. Prepare for a nice reward.

Enough thinking, Aries. Youve looked at the situation from every angle. You know the answer. Now its time to act. Flowers bring cheer.

Many challenges lie ahead. Will you be up to the task, Libra? You bet you will be. A weekend shopping trip results in more than you bargained for.

Impulse buys wreak havoc on a dear friends house. Be there for them, Taurus, but do not be an enabler. Profes-sional help may be needed.

Self-gratification is the theme of this week, Scorpio. Go ahead and treat yourself. Youve earned it. The corner-stone of your beliefs is challenged.

Still hesitating, Gemini? Perhaps its a sign. A series of home improvement projects comes to a satisfac-tory end. Show your appre-ciation.

Good fortune shines on you, and everything is golden this week. Show your apprecia-tion with a little get-together for family and friends, Sagittarius.

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Did you Know March 18 is Oatmeal Cookie Day!1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla1 egg

2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 1/2 cups all-purpose or unbleached flour

1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

DirectionsHeat oven to 350F. In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until

blended. Stir in vanilla and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; stir in chocolate chips. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove

from cookie sheet to wire rack.

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With winter making its last stand, residents of the Northeast are wearily digging out from that inevitable final set of winter storms. Dr. James Fedich, Clinic Director and a chiropractor at Village Family Clinic in Allamuchy, has seen the effects of this grueling winter firsthand.With so many storms

one after another this past month, its really had a bad effect on the backs, necks, hips and knees of residents who have been out in the elements shoveling snow, Dr. Fedich said. "Muscles are tighter in the winter. People are not used to doing physi-cal activity and then they go out and shovel."Dr. Fedich adds that the

extreme cold has caused damage to many people, not to mention those

who have taken spills on ice.As winter draws to an

end, though, tempera-ture fluctuations often keep people from remembering the basics of good protection from the elements as they suit up before heading outside. After weeks of low temperatures in the single digits, people often dont think to dress warmly when the mercury moves back up into the 30s and 40s. "Being properly

equipped when you go outside is also impor-tant, even when the temperature seems warmer," Dr. Fedich said. "Always wear proper shoes, layers, and keep the body warm, which will prevent stiffness and muscle tears."Dr. Fedich also adds

that when the body is

facing the effects of along season of shovel-ing, its important to getthe proper treatment. "Ifyou're feeling recurringpain, strain, or sorenessin the aftermath of thisseason's storms, it's probably a good idea toseek chiropractic care."Fortunately, theres a

wide range of remediesavailable to thoseintrepid snow shovelersdealing with seasonalaches and pains. That'swhy Village FamilyClinic offers variedtreatments such asphysical therapy andacupuncture in additionto chiropractic adjust-ments. "It's important totake a multidisciplinaryapproach to managingpost-winter pain andsoreness," said Dr.Fedich. Spring activi-ties are just around thecorner, no one wants tobe sidelined by pain. For more information,

visit www.allamuchyfamilyclinic.com.