Edward L. Cravener, 43, of Belvidere

by Warren Reporter

Tuesday December 02, 2008, 7:22 AM

Edward L. Cravener, 43, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at his home.

Born on Sept. 23, 1965, in Phillipsburg, he was the son of Herman L. and Helen Marie DeVries Cravener of Bangor, Pa.

Ed was a welder for Lazy-Man Company, Belvidere, for over 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 131 Belvidere. He was a 1985 graduate of Belvidere High School and entered the National Guard.

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American Quarter Horse Association Show

by Andy Loigu/Warren Reporter

Monday December 01, 2008, 5:10 PM

Ima Fancy Sequel was a finalist in the World Championship Show of the American Quarter Horse Association, held Nov. 7-21 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

The 1998 Sorrel American quarter horse is owned by Karry Kopack of Mansfield Township. Ima Fancy Sequel placed in the top 10 among Performance Halter Geldings in the Bank of America Amateur portion of the event.

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Pajama drive helps Warren County children

by The Warren Reporter

Monday December 01, 2008, 4:41 PM

Inspired by a story she read about two area women who organized a pajama drive to benefit children in need, Corlynn Housman, a junior at Warren Hills Regional High School, is organizing her own pajama drive with the help and support of her mother Laura.

The pajama drive -- done through the national non-profit Pajama Program -- will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 (rain, snow or shine) in the Washington ShopRite parking lot on Route 57 West. All sizes of pajamas, new and unused, are being sought (infant through adult). Monetary donations can also be made by writing a (tax-deductible) check payable to Pajama Program.

For more information, call (908) 689-1443.

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Centenary College lists public events for month of December

by The Warren Reporter

Monday December 01, 2008, 2:46 PM

HACKETTSTOWN -- Below is the calendar of public events sponsored by Centenary College for the month of December:

Until December 7, 2008 - Centenary Stage Company Presents Christmas at the Small Empire Music Hall. Time: varies. Cost: Call for information regarding ticket cost. Location: Little Theatre, Centenary College. For more information, please call 908-979-0900.

December 1, 2008 - Men's Basketball - Centenary College vs. Marywood University. Location: John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center. Time: 8 p.m. For more information, please call 908-852-1400, ext. 2137.

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What's Happening in Warren County - Dec. 2

by Warren Reporter

Monday December 01, 2008, 9:53 AM

Tuesday, Dec. 2
-- The Society of Skeptics: Blair Academy's Weekly Lecture Series -- weekly lectures 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Cowan Auditorium of Bogle Hall, Blair Academy, 2 Park St., Blairstown. The public is invited and there is no charge for admission. Dec. 2 -- Andrew Crane, United Nations Development Program, "Impact of climate change on poverty in the developing world"

-- Mansfield Boy Scout Troop 175 will hold a Family Fun Night at Friendly's on Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown from 5-8 p.m. For more information, contact Lynne Rutkoski at (908) 637-8758.

-- NORWESCAP Child & Family Resource Services is offering training on Tuesday, Dec. 2 on using developmentally appropriate practices when working with young children. Kristen Kelly, child care specialist with NORWESCAP, will explore the origin of developmentally appropriate practices as well as their use in early childhood programs.

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Project improves Musconetcong River water quality

by Keith Elphick/Warren Reporter

Sunday November 30, 2008, 6:40 PM

Like so many citizens of Warren County, the Warren County Rod & Gun Club Unit No. 1 takes pride in the rural environment the county has to offer. The members of the club dedicate themselves to protecting the natural landscape and preserving the county's woods and waterways.

The club recently celebrated the completion of a 3,500-foot restoration project on the Musconetcong River that took nearly two years to accomplish. The project included a section of the river that passes along the club's property.

The club's president, Mike Zackawski, began discussing the planning of a habitat enhancement project on the river with his club members and, future contractor of the project, Joseph Urbani from Montana, in January 2007. Urbani's company is stationed out of Montana and has accomplished ample projects involving habitat reconstruction, both on land and in water.

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Former Warren County PCFA clerk rejects plea deal

by Jacqueline Lindsay/Warren Reporter

Sunday November 30, 2008, 6:24 PM

BELVIDERE -- A former accounts receivable clerk for the Warren County Pollution Control Financing Authority charged with pocketing over $200,000 while working at the facility has rejected a plea offer from the county prosecutor's office that carries a minimum five-year prison term.

Lucinda Janda appeared before Superior Court Judge John J. Pursell at the Warren County Courthouse in Belvidere on Thursday, Nov. 13. Janda, who is accused of stealing funds while working at the PCFA, rejected a plea offer made by Assistant Prosecutor Craig Barto.

"The offer that was made was for state prison, five years, no parole," Barto said in a later interview. "The offer was declined so now the matter is going to the grand jury."

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mini bazaar at hackettstown library

by Andy Loigu/The Warren Reporter

Sunday November 30, 2008, 5:13 PM

HACKETTSTOWN -- The Hackettstown Free Public Library will host a mini-bazaar on Sat. Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The library is located at 110 Church St.

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