Pius X High School in Roseto, PA held their com-mencement ceremony on June 2nd at St. Elizabeths Church. This commencement speaker was Dale Stone, a 2003 graduate of Pius X, who is a detective in the Orga-nized Crime Control Bureau-

Gang Division of the New York City Police Depart-ment.The 2015 valedictorian is

Diana B. Wallens, daughter of John and Mary Wallens of East Stroudsburg, PA. While at Pius X, Diana was involved in the Authors

Club, Forensics Club, secre-tary of the National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, SADD, Scholastic Scrim-mage and Volleyball. Diana plans are to attend George Washington University to major in Criminal Justice and Political Science with a minor in Spanish. The salutatorian is Kelli A.

Franza. Kelli is the daughter of James and Jean Franza of Roseto, PA. Kelli partici-pated in Drama Club, was a football team manager, presi-dent of the National Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, peer tutor, Pro-Life Club, Prom Com-mittee, SADD, and was captain of the softball and volleyball teams. Kelli plans are to attend the US Coast Guard Academy to major in Operations Research.

Faith Christian school in Bangor, PA will be holding their graduation ceremony on June 5th at 7:30pm, at the Slate Belt Nazareth Baptist Church. This years valedic-torian is Samuel Jensen. Sam is the son of Chuck and Ginny Jensen. He has been president of the class of 2015 all four years, student coun-cil president his senior year, a member of National Honor Society since sophomore year and was president his senior year. Sam led the guys Bible study at lunch once a week. He participated in chorus and drama. Sam also played varsity soccer for five years, starting in eighth grade. He is also a member of the track team. In his sophomore year, Sam received the Hugh OBrien Youth Leadership Award, and he was honored his senior year with a Lehigh Valley Soccer Scholar Athlete Nomination. He has been part of his church youth group, has volunteered for Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritans Purse for over ten years. Sam plans to attend Penn State

University main campus beginning this summer to study chemistry and is excited to see what awesome plan God has for his life at PSU and in the science world after college.The 2015 salutatorian is

Bonnie Jackson. Bonnie is the daughter of Don and Ellen Jackson. She was class vice president throughout her high school career. She was inducted into the National Honor Society in tenth grade and served as its chaplain for her junior and senior years. She has been a member of Student Council all four years of high school and served as its vice president for her senior year. She participated in high school chorus, was a member of the yearbook staff, served as a leader of the Girls Bible study and played soccer, track, volleyball and basketball since sixth grade. She plans on attending Cairn University to major in elementary education and minor in children and family ministry. She hopes to be involved in missions in the near future, but will continue wherever the Lord leads.

The East Bangor Method-ist Church will be holding its monthly pastie sale on Tuesday, June 6th. Pickup will be at the church, located at 136 W. Central Ave. Choices are beef with or without onion and Broccoli cheese with or without onion. Call 610-588-1745 to order.Roseto Helping Hands will

be holding a hoagie sale now until June 12th. Options are Italian, turkey or ham. Orders must be placed no later than June 12th to Dorothy Ruffiero at 610-588-1363. Pick up will be June 17th at 11am at the Roseto Municipal Building on Garibaldi Avenue in Roseto. Salem UCC of Moore-

stown will be holding their strawberry festival on June 13th from 3pm to 9pm. In case of rain, food will be sold in the church from 3pm to 7pm.Portland Community

Yard Sale Daze will be held on June 27th from 8am to 2pm, rain or shine. Vendors are still needed. You can also purchase a yard spot on the Portland map. Deadline to be on the map is June 20th. For more information, call or text Stephanie Steele at 610-216-6716, Cindy Fish at 973-600-7120, or email port landboroughpa@gmail.com. Bangor High School Class

of 1966 is seeking the addresses of the following classmates: Sondra Buskirk Baier, Patty Pysher Bennett, Debbie Hughes Bush, Patri-cia Crowley, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, Diana Gala-tiota, Susan Rising DeBord, Tom Kittle, Jim LaBarre, Bob Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Rita Danner Riley, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meix-sell Yeakel and Mikael Turner. Anyone with infor-mation can contact Karen Brewer at 610-588-8615.The BAHS Alumni Asso-

ciation is collecting used musical instruments to be donated to Bangors

elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford them. For more information, call 610-588-5198.The Slate Belt Heritage

Center Oral History Proj-ect is seeking Slate Belt senior citizens who would like to be interviewed. If you know of anyone who has a story, contact Marc Blau at 570-897-5459.The Blue Mountain Com-

munity Library will once again be managing the Wind Gap Middle School Summer Reading Program. All students entering grades four through eight are required to read three books over the summer, as well as complete a writing assign-ment on a non-fiction book. This book may be from the list of books given by the school or from any book on the non-fiction shelves in the library. The books will be available in the library June 15th until August 15th. In order to borrow books, children must have a library membership. For those need-ing to open a membership, an adult with a valid PA drivers license must accompany the student. Membership is free to all residents living in the Pen Argyl School District. Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 South Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to noon, and Monday through Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. For more information, call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org.Happy birthday wishes

are sent to Wanda Eberts, June 4th; Dorothy Painter, June 4th; Brandy Bigelow, June 6th; and Makenzie Longyore, June 7th.

Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chap-ter 231, P.L. 1975, notice is hereby given that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren has cancelled the scheduled Regular Session Meeting of

July 8th at 7:30pm at the Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Building, 165 Rt. 519, Belvidere.Vendors are wanted for

Franklin Townships com-munity yard sale on June 13th. Register at franklin twpwarren.org by June 9th. Fresh, refrigerated and

frozen foods are available to northwestern NJ residents at reduced prices through the Jolin Food Box program. The food assis-tance program offers a variety of ordering options, from breakfast-lunch-dinner combination packs to boxes of dinner entrees to special packages just for children. Each month features a variety of high-quality menu items from seafood and poultry to baked goods and prepared meals. The price of a single box ranges from $20 to $40. There is no limit to the number of boxes an individual or family can purchase and the menu changes each month. Inter-ested residents can order online with a credit card at www.jolinfoodbox.com or by calling Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Payment is made when the order is placed. The next deadline for placing an order is Tuesday, June 16th; deliv-ery will be made to Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, June 27th. For more infor-mation, call 973-940-3500, or visit project selfsufficiency.org.West Jersey Soccer Club

U8 through U14 tryouts for fall 2015 will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm to 7:30pm, now through June 18th. The field is located at 12 Asbury Rd. in Broadway, across from Broadway Post Office, behind Rescue Squad, off of Rt. 57. For more information and age brackets, visit westjerseysoccerclub.org or call Coach Stahl at 908-619-7331. Participants and vendors

can now register for Blairstowns Annual Car Show, scheduled for June 20th at Sycamore Park. Those who wish to enter their cars, trucks and motorcycles

can pre-register by emailing jamiedoatley@yahoo.com for a form or more informa-tion.The Catherine Dickson

Hofman Library will be holding a Bookface Photo Contest now through June 30th. Line up real body parts so that they match a book cover image. Take a picture and drop it off at the library by June 30th. You can vote for your favorite during the month of July when photos will be exhibited in the librarys showcase. Ribbons will be awarded.Register your children

now for Blairstown Recre-ation Summer Day Camp. Summer Day Camp is for pre-schoolers ages four and five (age four by October 1st, 2014) and for boys and girls currently in grades K through 6th. The day camp offers weeks of socialization, special events, crazy contests, games, Tidal Wave Tuesdays, arts and crafts, and more. Summer Camp will be held Monday through Friday, June 29th through July 10th from 9am to noon at Blair-stown Elementary School. Registration is accepted at the recreation office on Tues-days and Thursdays from 8am to 1pm, or by mail-in or drop-off box. For fees and more information, visit blairstown-nj.org and click on Recreation, or call 908-362-6663, ext. 232. Knights of Columbus

Assembly #3125 of Blair-stown is holding their annual flag sale for three

feet by five feet nylon USA flags with deluxe embroi-dered stars and sewn stripes. Donation per flag is $20. Call 908-362-9121 for pickup.Warren County Commu-

nity Senior Centers will be featuring exercise classes, including Tai Chi and Zumba Gold, guest speak-ers and activities. Lunch is served Monday through Friday and transportation is available upon request. For more information and locations, call 908-475-6591. Public Notice: In accor-

dance with the Adequate Notice provision of the Open Public Meetings Act, please be advised that the 2015 meeting schedule for the Warren County LACA/DA is as follows: June 9th, August 11th, October 13th and December 8th at 5pm. Meetings will be held in Meeting Room A--located on the first floor--at Warren County Department of Human Services, located at 1 Shotwell Drive in Belvidere.Public Notice: In accor-

dance with the Adequate Notice provision of the Open Public Meetings Act, please be advised that the 2015 meeting schedule for the Warren County Mental Health Board is as follows: June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th, Octo-ber 20th, November 17th and December 15th at 5pm. Meetings will be held in rooms 123A and B at Warren County Community College, located at 475 Rt. 57 in Wash-ington.

Adult Fiction: Iles, Greg: The Bone Tree; Packer, Ann: The Childrens Crusade; Patterson, James: 14th Deadly Sin; Sandford, John: Gathering Prey; Swanson, Peter: The Kind Worth Killing. Adult Non Fiction: Berry,

Amanda: Hope: A Memoir Of Survival In Cleveland.Young Adult Fiction:

Holyoke, Polly: The Neptune Project; Rowling, J.K.: Harry Potter And The Sorcerers Stone; Zusak, Markus: The Book Thief.Young Adult Non Fiction:

Hopkinson, Deborah: Titan-tic: Voices From The Disas-ter. Junior Fiction: Armstrong,

Kelley: Lokis Wolves; Auxier, Jonathan: The Night Gardener; Bell, Cece: El Deafo; Engle, Margarita: Mountain Dog; Lerangis, Peter: The Colossus Rises; Mass, Wendy: Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight; Ring-wald, Whitaker: The Secret Box; Snyder, Maria: Storm Watcher; Sutherland, Tui: The Menagerie; Tennapel, Doug: Nnewts, Book 1 Escape From The Lizzarks; Woods, Brenda: The Blos-soming Universe Of Violet Diamond.Junior Non Fiction:

Skerry, Brian: The Whale Who Won Hearts!: And More True Stories Of Amazing Animal Heroes.

Readers of all ages are invited to discover their inner hero this summer as all branches of the Warren County Library present Every Hero Has a Story for children age three and up. The 2015 summer read-ing program includes some-thing for everyone infant through adult. We will also have a Little Heroes Club for infants and toddlers through age two and an Unmask reading club for teens. Adults are invited to Escape the Ordinary through reading.The summer reading

program is both fun and practical. Studies have shown that children who read over the summer can actually improve their read-ing skills. And of course, there is no assigned reading so kids are free to read books that appeal to them.

In addition to reading books to earn prizes, participants will have the opportunity to attend other activities planned at the library. These will include a wide variety of programs that are fun and educational, hands-on work-shops, crafts, storytime, and much more! Music, magic shows, animals, contests, and prize drawings will all be part of the fun. All programs are free of charge. Registration begins June

22nd at all branches of the Warren County Library. The program continues through August 16th. The complete list of programs will be avail-able on the library web site, www.warrenlib.org.The summer reading

program is sponsored by the Warren County Library and is supported by the Friends of the Warren County Library.

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has been a client and friend over the past 30 plus years of my photography career. Im greatful to have had the opportunity to capture moments in your lives and help save memo-ries of your families through portraits.

Its a rare and rewarding opportunity to be able to work and live in a commu-nity with so many familiar faces and you have all made these years a joy for me that will be my memories.At the end of June, Ill be

closing the doors to the studio and more impor-tantly, to a special part of my life at Jeff Jancovic Photog-raphy.Thanks to all, Jeff

Pennsylvania Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) has intro-duced legislation, Senate Bill 855, to improve community planning through the inclu-sion of data on planned com-munities in county reports.The legislation follows a

study by the Joint State Gov-ernment Commission of the impact of planned communi-ties, formerly known as Common Interest Ownership Communities (CIOCs), on the Commonwealth and its local governments.The study uncovered an

absolute lack of readily avail-able and transparent govern-ment information on CIOCs across Pennsylvania. While it is estimated that 2.8 million Pennsylvania residents are in a CIOC and that roughly 80 percent of new housing starts since 2000 are CIOCs, the actual number and location of these communities is unknown. Currently, only two coun-

ties, Monroe and Pike, disclose data on CIOCs within their borders; other-wise, there is no municipal, state or county government or agency which collects comprehensive CIOC data, said Scavello. This makes it impossible to properly track important information such as infrastructure age, various levels of taxation, how such

communities affect and impact surrounding commu-nities, or what costs are asso-ciated with certain state legislative amendments to Title 68, the statute govern-ing such communities.Senator Scavellos legisla-

tion would amend the Municipalities Planning Code to require County Planning Commissions to include CIOC data in their currently required annual report. The tracked informa-tion, already in county-controlled databases, would include: CIOC name, physical

locations, land area, lot size and number of units. The presence of a mixed

use development; and to the extent available. Infrastructure, including

sanitary sewer, water and storm water systems. Dedication of roadways

including roads built to specification. Common infrastructure

and recreation facilities.The senator introduced

similar legislation in 2013 as a member of the House of Representatives.Surveys show most

residents of CIOCs are happy with their community and the intent of this legisla-tion is not to alter such com-munities in any way, Scav-ello said. This measure simply brings about greater government transparency and tracks the information needed for state and local governments, so that planned communities can exist in harmony with those surrounding them.For more information on

this bill and others, you can follow Senator Scavello on Twitter and Facebook.

Blue Mt. Garden Club Meeting: June 4th, 7pm. Totts Gap Art Inst. Topic: manure. FMI, call 610-588-5764.

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting: June 4th, 7:30pm. Bethlehem Twp. Community Ctr., 2900 Farmersville Rd., Bethlehem.For directions, visit goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI, visit dlarc.org or call 610-432-8286.

Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard Sales: June 5th-7th. No permits reqd.

PASS Word: June 5th, 10am. Slate Belt Senior Center. Blue Valley Farm Show Complex, 700 Ameri-can Bangor Rd., Bangor. FMI call 610-588-1224..

Flea Market & Bake Sale: June 6th, 9am-noon. Bangor High Rise.

LWH Foundation Truck & Car Show: June 6th, 10am-3pm. Weona Park, Pen Argyl. FMI, visit luke

hahnfoundation.org.

East Bangor Community Day: June 6th, 10am-5pm. Rain date June 7th. E. Bangor Park. FMI, call Maureen Cramer at 570-242-9628 or email ebcomunityday@ yahoo.com.

Free Electronics Recycling Day: June 6th, 9am-noon. 387 Ye Old Highway, Mt. Bethel.

Girl Scout Troop 887 Car Wash & Lunch Specials: Sunday June 7th, 10am-2pm. Dotta Chrysler Jeep, Bangor.

Making Cards w/ Wanda: June 8th, 9am. Slate Belt Senior Center. Blue Valley Farm Show Complex, 700 American Bangor Rd., Bangor. FMI call 610-588-1224.

AARP Seminar: June 8th, 1:30pm. Slate Belt Senior Center. Blue Valley Farm Show Complex, 700 Ameri-can Bangor Rd., Bangor. FMI call 610-588-1224.

Senior Baseball: June 12th, 10am. Slate Belt Senior

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

Old Time Music: June 4th, 6:30pm. Warren Co. Library. Enjoy an evening of acoustic music by The Lost Ramblers, offering an eclectic mix of Celtic, Jazz, polka & klezmer tunes. Registration reqd. FMI, call 908-475-6322 or register at warrenlib.org.

Free Body, Mind & Spirit Connection Presentation: June 4th, 7pm. 93 Stickles Pond Rd., Newton. FMI, call 973-214-0632.

Mt. Lake Annual Barrel Fight: June 5th, 7:30pm. Ft. over 50 men & women teams competing. There are teams representing Hunterdon, Sussex, Morris, Somerset & Warren Co., as well as N. & E. Bangor from PA. Held on Warren Co. largest natural lake. Rain or shine. Food & beverages avail. for purchase w/ all proceeds going to Mt. Lake truck fund.

Frelinghuysen Twp. Founders Day: June 6th, 1pm-6pm. Frelinghuysen Townhall. Free food & drinks. Games & 50/50 raffle.

Read To A Pet: June 6th, 11am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd. Blairstown. FMI & to register, call 908-362-8335. Boy Scout Troop 2010 Recruitment Day: June 6th, 10am-3pm. The Vass House. Families welcome for campfire cooking demo,

Zombie Course & more. Boy Scout age requirement: must be 11 or older, or have finished 5th grade.

Strawberry Festival Ham Dinner: June 6th, 4:30-7pm. Walnut Valley UMC, Vail Rd., Blairstown. All you can eat w/ 1 dessert. Take-out avail.

Hardwick Township Historical Society Ice Cream Social & Local Boy Scout Troop Recruitment Day: June 6th, 1pm-3pm. Vass Farmstead, 97 Stillwa-ter Rd., Hardwick.

Certificate Intro Course on Rose Therapy: June 6th, 10am-4pm. The Awakened Rose. Will use the Rose Oracle Cards by founder Sandy Humby. Workshop will include Energy Training, dowsing & can be used by anyone who wants to activate their spaces, crystals, malas, spaces, etc. This is a perfect workshop for anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge or to be used in conjunction w/ other healing modalities or therapies. FMI, call 908-797-5225 or visit designharmony.com/calendar.htm.

Rose Bagua Space Clearing & Dowsing: June 7th, 10am. Spring Meadow Farm, Hope. FMI, call 908-797-5225 or visit designhar-mony .com/calendar.htm.

Sacred Feminine Wisdom Summer Retreat for Women: June 9th, 3pm-June 10th, 5pm. This Rose retreat will offer time to pause, come back to centre & connect w/ your inner power. FMI, call 908-797-5225 or visit designharmony.com/ calendar.htm.

Evening Lit. Group: June 10th, 7pm. Catherine Dick-son Hofman Branch, Warren County Library. 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Evening book discussion group. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

North Warren Lions Club Spring Golf Outing: June 11th. 700 Strykers Rd., Phillipsburg. Fundraiser to provide scholarships to NW Regional High School gradu-ates. Shotgun start at 8am. FMI, call Bob Blum at 908-475-3181, Bob Brandt at 908-496-4500 or Dick Keil-

ing at 908-362-6134.

Pack 140 Cub Scout Round-Up Intro & Info: June 12th, 6:30pm. Knowl-ton Twp. Lions Den, 505 Rt. 94, Columbia. Open to boys in Kindergarten through 4th grade & their parents. RSVP to Samantha: smarotta21@g mail.com or 973-534-3030.

Gazebo Concert ft. The Brass Roots: June 12th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Kids Crafts: June 12th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Ages 5-12. Sign up reqd. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Franklin Twp. Community Yard Sale: June 13th, 9am-3pm. FMI, visit franklin twpwarren.org.

Certificate Intro Course on Rose Therapy: June 13th. Namaste Bookstore, NYC. Certificate Intro Course on Rose Therapy using the Rose Oracle Cards by founder Sandy Humby. This work-shop will include Energy Training, dowsing & can be used by anyone who wants to activate their spaces, crys-tals, malas and more. This is a perfect workshop for anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge or to be used in conjunction w/ other healing modalities or therapies. FMI, call 908-797-5225 or visit www.designharmony .com/calendar.htm.

Rose Alchemy Workshop: June 14th, 10am4pm. Spring Meadow Farm, Hope. Come explore the mystery held w/in the heart of the Rose & hear her story. This workshop is an attunement to the original 11 Rose energies that work on the physical body to heal & re-balance. FMI, call 908-797-5225 or visit designharmony.com/ calendar.htm.

Family Child Care (FCC) Workshop: June 15th, 6:30-8:30pm. NORWES-CAP Child & Family Resource Services, 350 Marshall St., Phillipsburg FMI, contact Jess, Family Child Care Trainer at 908-454-1078.

Center. Blue Valley Farm Show Complex, 700 Ameri-can Bangor Rd., Bangor. FMI call 610-588-1224.

Weona Park Miniature Golf Course Grand Open-ing: June 13th, 11:45am. Free cupcakes & balloons, while they last. $1 off Every Round of Golf, all day.

Boomer's Angels Meet & Greet/Dog Adoption Day: June 14th, 11am-2pm. 101 Pocono Commons, Rt. 611, Stroudsburg. Visit, boomers angels.com for an adoption application. FMI, email boomersangels@ gmail.com, visit boomers angels.com or Facebook.com/BoomersAngels, or call 570-350-4977.

Join Safe Haven Dog Rescue Meeting: June 16th, 6:30pm. Rt. 209, Kres-geville. FMI, visit Safe HavenPa.org or email Safe-Haven @epix.net.

Senior Citizen Game Night: June 17th, 3pm-7pm. Slate Belt Senior Center. Blue Valley Farm Show Complex, 700 American Bangor Rd., Bangor. FMI, call 610-588-1224.

Blood Drive: June 20th, 10am-3pm. One Way Church, 50 Broadway, Bangor. FMI, visit giveapint .org. Call 484-350-1953 to make an appointment.

Putts w/ Pop Annual Mini Golf Tournament: June 20th, 8am-noon. Weona Park, Pen Argyl. Rain or shine. Teams will consist of 1 adult & 1 child up to age 12. Not limited to just dads; anyone can play. Prizes awarded for winners in each age bracket, by childs age. Registration is $25 per team before June 9th & $35 after June 9th. FMI, contact Frank Jones at jones.frank@ penargylsd.org or 610-863-9095 ext. 1308. Registration incl. gift bag, golf ball & hot dog lunch. Proceeds benefit Families First of Pen Argyl.

By PA State Rep. Marcia Hahn, 138th Legislative District I am pleased to announce a

series of grants being awarded to four Northampton County entities in the 138th Legislative District by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The grant process is a competitive one, and I would like to congratu-late these four recipients. I look forward to seeing these projects through to their completion.The $242,000 in grants was

made available by the Penn-sylvania Race Horse Devel-opment and Gaming Acts Local Share Account. The revenue is generated solely by the Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono, and may be

distributed among the five counties adjacent to Monroe County.Here is a list of the grants

recipients and the corre-sponding projects: Bath Borough - $142,000

for the purchase of a regen-erative air street sweeper. Bushkill Township -

$33,000 for the purchase and installation of communication and surveillance equipment that will keep the police department current and in line with their building expan-sion.

Northampton County - $50,000 for site preparation associated with capping a tire quarry as part of development of an industrial park in Wind Gap Borough. The park is expected to generate between 160-200 jobs. Pen Argyl Borough -

$100,000 for purchase of three vehicles to be used by the Slate Belt Regional Police Department. Any questions about this or

any legislative issue should be directed to my district office at 610-746-2100.

The Stroudsburg Aglow will be meeting on June 11th at 9:30am at St. Peters United Methodist Church in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvainia. Refreshments start at 9:30am with a $2 donation. Fellow-ship will follow at 10am.Seras life-changing

testimony is a story of the love and power of our Lord Jesus. When one doesnt know God personally but is seeking truth in their life, one will find Him, she says. The chilling car accident (that led Sera to Jesus) sent her and her husband, Gus, catapult-ing over the guard rail of a

bridge, plunging them 150 feet to the underpass. God saved her life, then her soul in her hospital bed. The Lord showed his mercy and his glory to her and gave her a second chance of life to fulfill her destiny. He showed her numerous miracles along this path. She says, God has a plan

for your life. We need to find it and follow it for abundant life and eternal life.Sera has been in prison

ministry for over 27 years in PA and Florida, audibly called by the Lord to go there. She also ministers and

speaks wherever the Lord leads her. She appeared on the 700 Club, TV/60 PA, CTN/TV in FL and gives God all the glory.Bring a friend and come

hear Sera share the super-natural experiences she encountered while following the master plan of God. Her healing touch will also bless you and bring encourage-ment. Catch the sparks of the fire of God that will touch you when Jesus shows up at the meeting!Sera's favorite scripture is

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (NKJV) For more information or for

directions, call 610-614-0507 or email stroudsburg aglow@yahoo.com

The Childrens Chorus of Sussex County will present a Spring Concert on Saturday, June 13th at 7pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Newton, NJ. The Childrens Chorus of Sussex County (CCSC) is comprised of three separate choirs, divided according to age and ability, along with a

Musikgarten program for younger children. At the Spring Concert,

CCSC Bel Canto choir mem-bers in grades one through four will perform American and Scottish folk tunes, a contemporary piece and a jazz rendition of an American childrens song. The CCSC

Bella Voce Choir, which is comprised of intermediate singers in grades five through eight, will perform a variety of songs, two of which set famous poems by Lewis Carroll and Ella Wheeler Wilcox to music. Advanced singers in grades seven through 12 who make up the CCSC Concert Choir will perform nine selections, including O Music, which will be accompanied by cellist Lynda Andres. Other pieces will include American folk songs, Afro-Puerto Rican work, traditional hymns and a playful rendition of This Old Man. Tickets for the Childrens

Chorus of Sussex County spring concert are available at ccscsings.org. If purchased prior to the concert, tickets are $8 per person. Tickets will be $12 if bought at the door. Christ Church is located at 62 Main Street in the heart of downtown Newton.

St. Lukes Neurology Asso-ciates and the Greater Dela-ware Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society agreed to a Partners in MS Care partnership. The partnership establishes

St. Lukes Neurology Asso-ciates as a provider of quality services and specialized care for patients with MS. In addition, St. Lukes and the Chapter will collaborate on MS-related activities that are beneficial to people and

families living with the disease.The Chapters vision is A

World Free of MS and a mantra in which St. Lukes believes. As a part of the Chapters goals, the caregiv-ers at St. Lukes are advo-cates for MS research and treatment and leverage resources for those affected by the disease. St. Lukes Neurology Asso-

ciates provides multidisci-plinary care to patients with MS to improve the current quality of life and to limit the progression of the disease. Joan Sweeney, MD, Medical Director of St. Lukes

Multiple Sclerosis Center, believes that education for the patient and family mem-bers is an essential part of the service provided by the center. Knowledge is power,

said Dr. Sweeney. The more that patients are aware of their disease, its progres-sion and what support is available for them, empow-ers each patient to take what-ever steps are necessary in their wellness plan.This partnership is impor-

tant for us because it not only recognizes the dedica-tion of our health network for MS patients, but it also

allows us to advocate with the Society for the betterment of patient care, she contin-ued.St. Lukes Neurology Asso-

ciates offers patients the convenience of five offices throughout the St. Lukes University Health Network. For more information about St. Lukes Neurology Asso-ciates, call 484-526-5210 or visit sluhn.org. For more information about the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, please visit www. nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/PAE.

The Slate Belt Corvette Club will hold their annual show on Sunday, June 14th on the grounds of the Blue Valley Farm Show in Bangor, PA from 9am to 3pm. This years show will include 21 classes. The entrants will have a chance to win one of 63 awards as well as four specialty awards: best paint, best engine, best interior and best of show. Voting is done by participating ballots. Through the car shows, the

club has been able to raise over $32,500 in the past nine years, which has been donated to local military organizations. The number of entrants has increased from 75 in 2005 to 250 as of 2014. Without the continued support of the many spon-sors, the show would not be able to continue each year. This show takes a lot of time and effort from their mem-bers, but its very rewarding

to them helping out those in need! This show has become the premier show of the Lehigh Valley and Poconos!At this years show there

will be a Chinese Auction, 50/50 drawing and door prizes. The Miller Keystone Blood Center will be holding a blood drive from 10am to 2pm. Food will be available for purchase from the Exchange Club, featuring breakfast and lunch items. New this year will be

chicken fries and ice cream. This years DJ will be 1960s Allentown radio personality Jerry Deane. Vendors will be on-site selling crafts.All proceeds will be

donated to the Keystone Wounded Warriors. The Keystone Wounded Warriors is an Eastern PA based 501(c) (3) nonprofit corpora-tion that seeks to honor the daily sacrifices made by the brave men and women in all branches of the US Military,

but specifically those wounded on or after Septem-ber 11th, 2001. Keystone Wounded Warriors aids those who were wounded by raising public awareness and seeks the publics support for programs and services that assist Wounded Warriors. Funds donated to the Keystone Wounded Warriors are used to support local post-assist 9/11 veterans and their families located in PA. The Slate Belt Corvette

Club has been in existence for 10 years. They have cars ranging from1953 to 2015. We enjoy attending other clubs events which includes cruised and shows. The purpose of the club us to enjoy each others company and raise funds for charities in needs. Information on this event and pictures of past events can be found at www.slatebeltcorvetteclub.com.

Saving for future expenses can be challenging, and saving for disability-related expenses adds another piece to the puzzle. Many families with a disabled family member need to save for significant out-of-pocket expenses and build up a decent balance while continuing to qualify for access to government programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI).Families facing this savings

challenge may benefit from a new law enacted in late 2014 the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act. Designed to work much like a 529 college savings plan, the law allows an ABLE account to be funded on behalf of individuals with a physical or mental disability that occurred before age 26, regardless of their current age. The individual also must meet one of two require-ments. They must either be: Receiving Social Security

Disability Income benefits; or File a disability certifica-

tion with the IRS to demon-strate qualification.

A tax-advantaged savings opportunity: Families can currently set

aside up to $14,000 per quali-fied person each year in an ABLE account. Money accu-mulated can be used to pay current and future expenses, so tax benefits can be extended over the life of the covered individual. Earnings grow tax deferred, and funds used to meet qualified expenses for the benefit of that person can be withdrawn on a tax-free basis. The term qualified

expenses is broad in scope, and can include health care costs, assistive technology, personal support services and housing. It also can apply to education-related expenses such as special education services and the costs of paying a tutor. Even legal fees, financial management services, funeral and burial expenses can be paid for out of an ABLE account using tax-free proceeds. An asset protection strat-

egy:Families may face the

challenge of managing their ability to save while continu-ing to receive federal benefits through programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI). Previous laws made it difficult to save significant sums for disability-related expenses without risking the loss of federal benefits. Under the new law, as long as the ABLE account does not exceed $100,000 in value, full qualification for SSI benefits continues. If the account should exceed $100,000, those benefits may be suspended, but not termi-nated. Eligibility for SSI coverage is retained and resumes once the balance of the account again falls below $100,000. The amount of assets held in an ABLE account does not impact eligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Discuss your options:While the ABLE Act was

passed by Congress and is a federal law, implementation is managed on a state-by-state basis, similar to a 529 plan. Individual states may have different regulations regarding ABLE accounts when they begin to offer them. The ABLE account must be purchased from the state where the disabled person is a resident. If the state of residency chooses not to offer an ABLE account that state may contract with another state, and then that state program becomes one the disable person must use. Theres a lot to consider with this new law. Make sure you fully understand the rules of the road. Discuss your options with a financial advi-sor who can help you under-stand how the ABLE Act could apply to your situation. James Fahey, AAMS,

LUTCF, CLTC is a Financial Advisor and Vice President with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Bedminster, NJ. He special-izes in fee-based financial planning and asset manage-ment strategies and has been in practice for 26 years. To contact him, please visit ameripriseadvisors.com/james.fahey.Ameriprise Financial and its

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Faith Christian School held their Second Annual Roseto Remembrance 5k Run on Saturday, May 23rd, and, as every year, it was a huge success. The runners enjoyed the

challenge of the Roseto hills and the tomato pie following the race. The top male winner was Austin Bauer of Bangor and top female winner was Jena Mundro of East Stroudsburg. To see the final race results

courtesy of Scott Ewings Orange Timing Team, visit Facebook at the Roseto Remembrance Run event page. The Third Annual Roseto

Rememberance 5K Run is scheduled for May 28th,

2016. For more information, visit www.fcslions.org

The long hot days of summer are fast approaching. If youre thinking about summer camp for your child, NORWESCAP Child and Family Resource Services is here to help.Our staff at NORWESCAP

Child and Family Resource Services (CFRS) can not only give you free and confidential referrals to Warren County summer day camp programs, but possibly help pay for

some of that summer child care expense!We currently do not have a

waiting list for child care subsidy assistance for income-eligible Warren County families.Give them a call at 908-454-

1078 or visit them at 350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg to get referrals and get started on your application and see if you qualify for this valuable

financial assistance. NORWESCAP is a non-

profit community action agency established in 1965 that creates opportunities for over 30,000 low-income people in northwest NJ by providing a large portfolio of self-sufficiency and emer-gency services. The mission of NORWESCAP is Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

(NAPSI)Modern camp-ing has evolved in every wayand for some, roasting weenies on a stick just doesnt cut it anymore. In fact, according to the 26th Annual Weber GrillWatch Survey, more than 40 percent of grill owners like to pack their grills when heading off to their favorite campsite. Outdoor enthusiasts are taking control of their menus by starting with equipment that can deliver a fireside four-star meal.With camping season upon

us, its time for a refresher course to help keep you and your campsite in top shape.Most people want to enjoy

more than just hot dogs and burgers when theyre grilling on the go, says Kevin Kolman, Webers Grill Master. Having a powerful, portable grill gives you a lot more options for cooking than just about anything you can imagine.If youre planning a summer

camping trip, youll want to be prepared. Check out these tips from Weber for safe and

fun grilling on the go: The Grill: When it comes

to grilling and outdoor cook-ing, the debate over gas versus charcoal could rage all summer long. Gas and char-coal grills are both available in portable models, says Kolman. Its really about a lifestyle choice. Gas is more convenient and quicker, but charcoal is really ideal when you have the time to kick backlike on a camping tripand tend to the flames. Fill er Up: Make sure to

bring enough propane or charcoal to keep the fires burning for your entire trip. On average, a 20-lb. propane tank will last for approxi-mately 12-14 hoursbut youll need an adapter hose to attach it to a portable gas grill. A smaller, easy-to-tote 1-lb. tank will last for approximately an hour and a half, so make sure to plan your meals and pack accord-ingly. For charcoal grills,

youll need about 50 briquettes to fuel a standard stand-up charcoal kettleso plan to use 30 briquettes each time you grill for a compact model, like a Smokey Joe. Safety First. Always make

sure you are grilling on stable, flat ground and are at least five feet away from anything flammable. Use Your Head. Make sure

you extinguish your grill properly. Your grill should be cool to the touch before you dispose of spent charcoal ashes. Check with your campground to locate the proper place to dump ashes. Store your LP tank in the car in a secure upright position when not in use. Stay Grounded, but Reach

for the Stars. Theres almost no limits on what you can grill outdoors vs. indoors, says Kolman. With camp-ing, I would recommend looking for recipes that are a little more portable, have fewer ingredients and are easy to clean up. Kolman suggests kebabs for the ultimate in convenience, but also challenges grillers to try pizza, scallops and even cake on the grill. With the right grill and preparation, you really can do it all.For more tips, recipes, and

grill and accessory informa-tion from Weber, visit www.weber.com.

(NAPSI)All year long, you can help the environment through an inspiring program by using a beauty product with a special label.Heres how: Kiehls Since

1851, the venerable purveyor of fine-quality skin and hair care, will donate $50,000 to Recycle Across America (RAA) so it can create standardized recycling labels for 650 K-12 schools throughout the United States. The hope is that having the proper labels will encourage

kids to recycle more in school and then continue to do so at home. RAA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering societywide solutions that eliminate public confusion, stimulate the environmental economy and expedite progress.The funds come from

Kiehls Limited Edition Label Art series, this year featuring art by actresses and socially conscious influenc-ers Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q, depicting their

vision of social responsibility. Their Earth-inspired labels decorate a limited edition version of Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, a thick, creamy preparation that helps keep the delicate skin around the eye area well hydrated. One hundred percent of net profits from this, Kiehls seventh Earth Day campaign, will be used to create the recycling labels.Encouraging recycling

further is Kiehls Recycle and Be Rewarded! program.

Patrons get special Recycle and Be Rewarded! cards that are stamped whenever a Kiehls empty is returned at any Kiehls retail store. With the 10th stamp, the patron may choose an item from the Official Kiehls Travel Collection.To find the stores or order

products, visit kiehls.com or call 1-800-KIEHLS-2 and select specialty retailers. To learn more about recycling, go to www.recycleacross america.org.

Hello, fellow readers!Heres my dilemma,

wrote George of Blairstown, New Jersey, in early spring. Its the border of my drive-way. The good side has Daffodils in the spring then Live Forever/Sedum purpu-reum summer through fall. The bad side matched the good a few years ago, but weeds and grass have taken over. Im hoping to restore the plantings by rototilling the entire area, saving what-ever bulbs and Live Forever plants I can. Then apply weed and grass killer, then preen, then a layer of fabric, then more preen and mulch. Then poke holes in the fabric and replant the Live Forever. In the fall, Ill poke more holes for Daffodils.Holy cow, I thought to

myself, time for an interven-tion!George went on to ask

Will the Live Forever survive in the poisoned soil? How about the daffodils? I also have considered avoid-

ing the dilemma by just planting grass after I rototill. I wrote back, Im not sure

how to advise you on your dilemma, as Im not a fan of non-organic weed or grass killers. Youd have to read the warning labels and direc-tions on the products to find out when you can plant after you apply. (His reference to poisoned soil said it all, but I thought best to be diplo-matic as not all share my point of view.)Landscape fabric with

mulch on top may seem to work on the short-term, but once the mulch begins to decompose, weeds will grow on top. George asked if daffodils would get through landscape fabric - nope. Nor will perennials spread.When invasive weeds take

over a garden and its time for a do-over, I prefer to use an organic weed and grass killer such as Burn-out or Avenger. First remove the plants you wish to keep and plant them elsewhere tempo-rarily. Depending on the invasive weed, I'd rototill (unless you have Mugwort), apply organic weed killer, then cover the area with plastic to cook the weeds and weed seeds for about six to eight weeks. The process is called soil solarization and Ill share details on how-to next week. Turns out George went for

the organic method, (Yay) and didnt want to surrender to grass over a garden either. (Double Yay). Intervention success!Garden dilemmas?

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Eagle Scout, Christopher William Hicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hicks of Knowlton Township, New Jersey, was honored by the Knowlton Township Historic Commission at an Eagle Project Appreciation Ceremony held at the Ram-saysburg Homestead on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. In attendance to present

Christophers plaque was Warren County Freeholder Director, Edward Smith, who expressed his admiration for all the time Christopher Hicks and the Knowlton Township Boy Scout Troop 153 dedicated to the enhancement of the Ramsay-sburg Homestead National Historic Site. He assured the audience that they could depend on his continued support for the restoration of this historic treasure.

Christopher said the inspira-tion for his Eagle Scout project came when Knowlton Township Boy Scout Troop 153 helped to remove inva-sive plant species and create a riparian buffer along the shoreline at Ramsaysburg Landing 204.0 of the Inter-state Water Trail. The riparian buffer enhanced this site along the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, but it seemed like something was missing. There was no place where visitors, traveling by canoe and kayak, could sit while enjoying the breathtak-ing overlook along the Dela-ware River. Since completing his Eagle Scout project, river visitors and local residents can now enjoy the fire pit, while relaxing on the rustic oak benches at the Ramsays-burg Homestead. Hicks expressed his grati-

tude to all his troop leaders,

family, and friends for the support he received. He also acknowledged the generosity of the local businesses that made this project possible. A senior at North Warren

Regional High School, Hicks was inducted into the Math National Honors Society and received a Scholar Athlete Award. He participated in football, baseball, swimming, and wrestling throughout his high school years. In addi-tion, Hicks is a member of the Knowlton Presbyterian Churchs youth group and the Knowlton Township Fire Department. Ramsaysburg Homestead

Historic Site is a national historic site located along the Delaware River in scenic Warren County, NJ. For more information and images please visit Facebook at Ram-saysburg Historic Homestead or Ramsaysburg.org.

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Bangor Area High School held their student-athlete college recognition ceremony on May 27th. Back Row (L-R): Charlie Sell, Lehigh University-Wrestling; Josh Williams, Moravian College-Football and Track and Field; Patrick Cobb, Drexel University-Swimming; Sean Wolderich, Kings College-Football and Track and Field; Brandon Tocket, York College-Cross Country and Track and Field; and Rui Macedo, Northampton Community College-Soccer. Front Row (L-R): Melissa Guydish, West Virginia Wesleyan-Soccer; Sarah DeFranco, Moravian College-Track and Field; Mikayla Mulea, Northampton Community College-Softball; and Emily Duddy, Moravian College; Field Hockey.

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With schools getting ready to close for the summer, it takes me back to a time when I was young. One of the first occurrences was Aunt Theresa giving us a Buzz Cut or as we called it a Cucho Melone [Melon Head]. What summer meant was spending time outside playing wiffle ball, riding bikes, swimming at Mapo Hollow, fishing at Echo Lake, going to the livestock auction markets at Hackettstown with Grandpop and Siocola [Uncle Nick]. There were not many idle moments because Mom would holler, Go out and play, get out of the house.

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Growing Up in the Butcher Shop: Schools Out/Scuola FuoriHow we survived without a cell phone and iPads and other modern day technology makes me wonder. We had no time to play games on our phones; we actually ran, jumped, slid, sweat, bruised and bled our way growing up. We learned how to fall so that we could learn how to fly. My friends and I cut our bicycles to make them look like chop-pers. We built a cabin behind Libbys house to have a place to play cards. We played softball in the field behind our house until we started hitting the ball over Roseto Ave. and onto Al Nittle and Joe Ruggerios houses where we broke windows and dented their homes. With just a wiffle ball, bat and stones or garage doors as bases the alley way behind the house became Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium or Connie Mack Stadium; it depended on who you rooted for. It was Tom Seaver against Johnny Callison or Whitey Ford against Carl Yastrzemski. We would play hard up until the call to come home to wash up and enjoy family dinner. As every one knows by now, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Pius X High School will be closing. My cousin Nick Castellano reminded me how it was a privilege to have had

classmates from kindergarten though 12th grade. But now its a sign of the times; lack of enrollment. At least for myself I was fortunate with my brothers to have gone to these schools and for my daughters to have also gradu-ated from Pius. When My mom found out, she said, Well at least it was there long enough to have my granddaughters go there. When the blouse mills were successful they helped to support our Catholic schools. Now with the lack of industry many young couples cannot afford to send their children so enrollment has dramati-cally dropped. It is like a big empty feeling in my heart knowing that it will be gone but there is very little anyone can do, so we must be thank-ful for the memories, friend-ships and the good times at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Pius X High School. The difference between

school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. Tom Bodett Con cordiali saluti, JoeGrowing up in the Butcher

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If you've noticed some local conversations with a distinctly international flair, it could be that your neigh-bors are taking advantage of a novel opportunity to learn or brush up on a new language.Right here in our commu-

nity we have The Language Loft, a wonderful language-learning resource that offers year-round tutoring, classes for all ages and levels, and summer programs. Students who are struggling with language at school now have effective, immediate help at their fingertips. Owner Giulia Gavin approaches learning in a fun and stimulating way by integrating the language with everyday living. My wife and I have studied

Italian at The Language Loft for a few months, said Dean Voris of Stillwater. To say that we are having fun is an understatement. The Language Loft teaches

Spanish, French and Italian conversation. Giulia, a gradu-ate of Georgetown Universitys School of Languages and Linguistics, offers group lessons and individual tutoring for all levels and ages. Learning a second

language, one expert states, encourages flexibility in thinking, stimulates creativ-ity, sharpens the mind and the ability to apply oneself intel-ligently and intellectually, and allows one to communi-cate with people from a different culture.The multi-lingual Gavin,

born and having spent a lot of her life in Rome, Italy, has been teaching languages for more than 20 years and uses language immersion techniques. As children we learned

English by being immersed

in the language -- playing and having fun, Giulia said. We listened to music, had books read to us, and played all kinds of games. We were constantly involved in some-thing and thats how we learned; not by studying it, but by putting two and two together. Giulias teaching approach

features similar activities, all without foreign language textbooks.Although Giulia's total

immersion method seems like just fun and games, said Jean Charles of Frelinghuy-sen, I have learned more Italian in a few months than all the Spanish I learned in four years of high school, and those classes were not fun!All students, even begin-

ners, are quickly exposed to the language. The second you walk into a class, I speak only in the language you are learning. That way your brain becomes attuned to its unique sounds and structure, Giulia said. From the start, I use a wide variety of methods to instill the basics, gradually building up vocabulary and conversational techniques.Gavins creative approach to

learning keeps her students engaged. We have gone Christmas caroling, played Simon Says, sung karaoke, acted out little skits and played numerous other games, said Albina Voris, a student in Italian. French student Susan Dry

Boynton, formerly of Blair-stown, added, Giulia is a master at keeping a class moving with variety and chuckles, and she ensures that students are always at ease and never feel under pressure.Orysia Gattuso of Hard-

wick, mother of two teenag-

ers, said she is pleased with their progress. One child takes French and Italian, and the other Spanish and Italian. Not only are my kids

totally immersed in a language for a solid hour, they are actually having fun learning. There is something very satisfying, as a parent, knowing that you are giving your kids a gift that will help them as they venture into the world, Orysia said. I am from a multi-lingual upbring-ing and Giulias approach is allowing my entire family to learn multiple languages at a rapid pace. I dont have to wonder how much of a language they are picking up. I hear it and see it. And it is the best date night that I spend with my husband! Giulia, who has travelled

widely, has offered students the opportunity to converse with native speakers. For example, Giulias father, an Italian resident of Rome, recently Skyped into a class

with a lively exchange of questions and answers. A French exchange student from Marseille stopped in to discuss her hometown with the French class last year and two French students from Marseille joined Giulias teen-aged students for a pizza meet-and-greet and soccer game, as well as participating in a stimulating conversation with one of the more advanced French classes. They also popped in on a childrens French class and

engaged in a game of Un, Deux, Trois, Soleil.Gavin has tutored students

in French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin at Blair Academy, North Warren, Pingry, Gill St. Bernard's, Oak Knoll, Delbarton, Pope John, Kent Place, and Morristown Beard, and taught at Far Hill's Country Day. This year's summer camps include Harry Potter Espaol for teens, French literary classes for the

advanced student, and total immersion camps in each language for all ages and levels. For more information, contact Giulia at 908-240-6556 or panelana@ gmail.com. "Learning a language is a

challenge, but with the guid-ance of a creative, humorous, indefatigable teacher like Giulia Gavin, it is painless," said French student Beverly Seibel of Andover."