Luke Judge

Innsbruck’s funicular railway takes visitors from the Tyrolean capital to the mountain tops in 20 minutes. Picture: Austrian Tourist Bureau. Source: Supplied

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INNSBRUCK is a gift-wrapped collage of everything you might seek in an Austrian city, from gold-scrolled palaces, imperial churches and tombs and turreted castles to baroque music, crystal, coffee, cake and chocolate.

But above all else, Austria is the alps and Innsbruck is its alpine capital. I discover that living like an empress need not exclude a bracing bout of mountain air. the local tourism office has thought of everything; no need to worry about where, how or even what to take.

Summer on the mountain is officially May 28 to September 25 (plus weekends in October if weather conditions are good); during these months mountain trails shed their snow and break into leaf, grass and flower.

In season, Innsbruck Tourismus runs a hiking program with daily tours led by experienced guides from Alpinschule Innsbruck mountaineering school. Hikes include transfers to and from the trail, even hiking boots and rucksack if you need them. for independent walkers, Innsbruck Tourismus supplies trail maps and all the information hikers need.

When it comes to mountain walking, I need everything: from the proper boots to a sense of direction. Alpinschule guide Wolfgang is the man to help me, plus the tourist office’s Club Innsbruck Card, which includes free access to its Mountain Hiking Program with numerous options, guides, shuttle buses, free boot hire and linked hotel packages.

I’m staying with a group of friends in Igls, a quiet village on the southern outskirts of Innsbruck. We learn that Patscherkofel Mountain, also just south of Innsbruck, has various trails suiting different levels of fitness and senses of adventure. my friends and I are adventurous but don’t have much time. We also learn, comfortingly, that all the walks are suitable for children, so therefore not too strenuous and we should be OK.

We’ve chosen a section of the Tyrolean Eagle Walk, the Zirbenweg Stone Pine Path, which we’re told is spectacularly beautiful, well-marked and almost flat. It traverses nature reserve, trailing through ancient pine forests with vast views across the slopes to Innsbruck and the imposing Nordkette mountain range, which flanks the city to its north.

There are promises of mountain huts, where walkers can picnic and find shelter for rest and reverie, and interpretive signs for plants and wildlife.

We set off with Wolfgang at 9am from Igls, taking the cable car, which glides above dark forests and the silvery Olympia World sports centre, to Patscherkofel’s Top Station, 2000m above sea level and 250m below the summit. here the Panorama Restaurant marks the beginning of our trail, which winds 7km through the stone pines high above the Inn Valley.

Our narrow path, occasionally climbing or descending in steep bursts, skirts plummeting views that vanish into mist. the path is sometimes a thin seam between the upward-reaching slope on one side and the smoky abyss of the valley on the other.

We file beneath grassy slopes, rocky outcrops and the occasional wooden crucifix fixed to a weathered tree trunk. Gnarled tree roots that look like writhing pythons shelter startlingly blue gentians and other wildflowers. Clearings carpeted with scratchy mountain grasses are flecked with brilliant yellow buttercups and, beneath the trees, mounds of years-deep brown pine needles.

Immaculate youthful pines, like perfect Christmas trees, stand shoulder to shoulder with skinny juveniles and great giants, crowding the hillside at our feet and framing the sombre grey-blue of the Nordkette beyond, patched with snow and merging with cloud and sky.

Sometimes we are above the cloud, the wildly steep slopes on either side hooked to our earthen ribbon of trail in a precarious balancing act. in other places, large, flat stones jostle in a dry river of ancient avalanche, stretching up the mountain side. At one point, the trail vanishes into the sky ahead, but, turning sharply on itself, reappears to teeter off on a tightrope of stone below. Our walk is moderate, and mostly flat, but we have ventured to the edge of the sublime. the full Zirbenweg trail, from the Panorama Restaurant to Tulfeinalm, takes about two-and-a-half hours.

The Glungezer cable car descends from Tulfeinalm to Tulfes, where public buses leave for Igls. Walk, cable cars and bus add up to about four hours.

Innsbruck Tourism’s hiking program includes sunrise mountain hikes and lantern-lit evening walks to a mountain hut for a music recital, which is free for Club Innsbruck Card holders. Festivals in Innsbruck this year include Summer of Dance (June-July) and Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (July-August).

Judith Elen was a guest of Austrian National Tourist Office and Emirates.

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THURSDAY, Nov. 4

Operation Chillout, a program to help homeless people, will bethe subject at the Chester Lioness Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. at theLamplighter Restaurant, 190 W. Main St. The speaker will beOperation  Chillout founder Ray Chimileski, a management consultantand  Deacon at St. Luke’s parish in Long Valley. “OperationChillout” is an interfaith community-action network of volunteersdedicated to easing the burdens faced by homeless people throughoutnorthern new Jersey. For reservations, call Holly Simmenroth (908)879-5932.

FRIDAY, Nov. 5- SUNDAY, Nov. 7

The 27th annual antique show preview party sponsored by theHarding Township Historical Society will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.at the Tunis-Ellicks House on Village Road in new Vernon. The showwill run from  10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6; and from 1 a.m.to 4 p.m.,  Sunday, Nov. 7.  The show, which is being coordinatedby historian David Cowell, features more than 20 dealers displayingfurniture, china, silver, glass, rugs, prints and various otherantiques. Tickets for the wine and hors d’oeuvres party can bepurchased at the door for $25.

Dr. Larry Doom, heir of the Doom estate and famous chemist, willbe found murdered in the Larison Room of the Chester Library. Teensleuths, in middle school and high school, are invited to attendthe murder mystery dinner. each participant will be a “friend” ofthe deceitful Dr. Doom. The guest list includes his ex-girlfriendPrince Fuschsia of Zamkiki, Dr. Grape, General Dijon, mr. Jade andmany more. Attendees must register in advance at a YAC (Young AdultClub) meeting on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Characters will bechosen at that time. Guests will take a few breaks in theirinvestigation to dine on subs and chips and play games. The outcomewill be revealed while enjoying dessert. Contact (908) 879-7612 ore-mail for information.

A free, family star gazing party is planned for 7:30 p.m. inChester. Visitors will learn about planet and star basics bylooking through telescopes and binoculars. Equipment andinstruction will be provided by members of the new JerseyAstronomical Association. The group will meet at the former LucentProperty located at 50 North Road/Route 513. The driveway is abouta quarter of a mile northeast of the traffic light at theintersection of North road and Route 24. The rain date is Friday,Nov. 12. The event is for all ages and is hosted by the boroughrecreation department. For information, call (908) 955-7163.

SATURDAY, Nov. 6

A free rabies clinic for dogs and cats will be offered from 9 to11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Washington Township publicworks garage, 54 Rock Road, Long Valley. Dogs must be leashed andcats must be crated. 

A free rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be offered inHarding Township from 10 a.m. to noon at the  new Vernon FireDepartment, 22 Village Road.

A “Smartsitter” babysitting course will be offered from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at town hall, 1 Parker Road. The cost is $45 for students11 to 15 years old. each student will receive a SmartSitter manualto accompany them to baby-sitting jobs and a SmartSittercertificate. The program is sponsored by the borough recreationdepartment. Register at town hall or by mail to Chester TownshipRecreation, 1 Parker Road, Chester, N.J. 07926. no registrationwill be final until payment is received. For information, or call (908) 879-5100 extension825.

Matthew Fishteyn will perform on the guitar and piano at 2 p.m.,at the Chester Library. Fishteyn performs jazz, blues and rock-and-roll.  Register online at chsterlib.org or call (908)879-7612.

MONDAY, Nov. 8

 Learn about the “Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt” at 7p.m.  at the Washington Township Public Library, Long Valley.Charles McSorley, historian, will explore the life and career ofRoosevelt through political cartoons, postcards and pictures of theperiod. The Horizon Speakers Bureau program is funded by the NewJersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the NationalEndowment for the Humanities. Call (908) 876-3596 or go towtpl.org and sign up under Adult Activities.

TUESDAY, Nov. 9

 Identity theft and how to avoid it will be the topic at the7:30 p.m. meeting of Newcomers and Friends of Washington Townshipat Washington Township Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Road, LongValley. For information, visit newcomers-washington-twp.com.

A blood drive will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the CommunityPresbyterian Church on Main Street, Chester. Parish nurses will beat the blood drive. Call (908) 879-5091 for more information or anappointment.

A free guided hike along Burnett Brook in Mendham is planned for9:30 a.m. The public is invited to the last guided hike of the yearsponsored by the Mendham Township Open Space Committee, SchiffNature Preserve, and the Mendham Township and Mendham BoroughEnvironmental Commissions.  Call 973-543-6004 or visitHikeMendham.org for information.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 10

Hudson River lighthouses, featuring author/photographer KevinWoyce will be the topic at 7 p.m. at the Mendham Township Library.Discover why there were once 14 lighthouses on the Hudson River,how seven were saved as historic landmarks, and learn about thelives of the people who lived and worked at them. Register onlineat mendhamtwplib.org or call (973) 543-4018.

Visit Flanders, Belgium in a program at 7 p.m. at the WashingtonTownship Public Library, Long Valley. Audrey Boise, tour escort andagent, will lead a program on Flanders, the most famous area ofBelgium. Brief visits will  be made in the small towns of Mechelenand Lier before arriving in Antwerp, the kingdom’s largest port,second largest city and the home of Peter Paul Rubens. From there,the group will travel to Ghent and beyond. Call (908) 876-3596 orgo to wtpl.org and sign up under the Library Calendar.

THURSDAY, Nov. 11

 A Veteran’s Day service will be hosted by the Chester AmericanLegion at 11 a.m. at the memorial at Chubb Park in Chester. Veteran’s Day was originally commemorated on the 11th hour of the11th day of the 11th month, the end of  World War I in 1919.Veterans Day now honors all veterans of all American wars.

FRIDAY, Nov. 12

 A community trivia bee is planned for 6:30 p.m. at the MendhamTownship Middle School.  The community competition is organized bythe Mendham Township Education Foundation, Home and SchoolAssociation and the Mendham Township Board of Education. Teams willcompete from community organizations including the Mendham TownshipPolice Department, Pastime Club, Cheshire Soccer and Schiff NaturePreserve, Board of Education, teachers and parents.  Works createdby students will be on display to highlight advancements to themusic education program, physical fitness initiatives, studentperformances, and art displays. For information, email Judith Kernat or  visit mendhamtef.org andmendhamtwp.org. The program is sponsored by SpinnakerFoundation, Merrill Lynch and the Board of Education. Admission isfree but donations are welcome.

SATURDAY, Nov. 13

A SMAC blood screening will be offered from 8 to 11 a.m. at theLong Valley First Aid Squad, 70 East mill Road. The fee is $25  andPSA testing offered for an additional $25. Pre-registration isrequired before Nov. 10 at the Health Department. For information,call (908) 876-3650.

A “Famous Argyles Fish & Chips and Hypno-Comedy Evening” isplanned at West Morris Central High School to benefit ProjectGraduation. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., doors close at7:15 p.m. Dinner tickets at $15 or $8 for a half serving must bepurchased in advance and presented for service. Take-out orderswill be available, with advanced ticket sales. The Hypno-Comedyshow will feature West Morris Central graduate bill Reynolds. Doorsopen at 7 p.m. The show will combine comedy and feats of hypnosiswith audience participation. Tickets are $10 for students and $15for adults, with a $5 discount with a purchase of Argyles Fish& Chips and the Hypno-Comedy.   Parents and students can helpwith ticket sales, servers, ushers, set up, clean-up and more.Visit wmchs.org use the Project Graduation 11 tab on theleft. 

Give blood from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at the community house atFairmount Presbyterian Church, 247 Old Turnpike Road, in theFairmount section of Long Valley. Donors who are in good health,are at least 17 years old and weigh 120 pounds or more can donateevery 56 days. Bring a signed or picture ID. For information, visitbloodnj.org or call 1800NJBLOOD, extension 132.

A refuge work day and roadside cleanup is planned for 9 a.m. tonoon at the great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers shouldwear boots and gloves and meet at the headquarters of great SwampNational Wildlife Refuge, 241 Pleasant Plains Road. Refreshmentswill be provided after the cleanup.  Call (973) 425-9510 or visitfriendsofgreatswamp.org for information.

SUNDAY, Nov. 14

The annual pancake breakfast and holiday bazaar will be hostedat the Harding Township School. The breakfast will be from 9 a.m.to noon  in the cafeteria and the bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inthe gym.

Floral designer Sara Frost will demonstrate “Flowers for YourThanksgiving Table” at 10 a.m. at the National Council of JewishWomen (NCJW), West Morris Section’s Paid-up Membership meeting. Thegathering will be held at a private home in Mendham. The meetingwill include an array of treats and  is free to all paid-upmembers. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Forinformation, call (973) 895-3356.

The “Second Sunday with Friends” will focus on endangeredspecies in the great Swamp from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Refuge biologistColin Osborn will discuss threatened and endangered animals atreserve. He’ll discuss which habitats support the species and whythey are so critical to their survival. Participants should meet atHelen C. Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Road. Call (973)425-9510 or visit friendsofgreatswamp.org for information.

A “Facebook for Parents” workshop is set for 7 p.m. at theWashington Township Public Library, Long Valley. Elissa Rizzo,young adult librarian, will discuss strategies for keeping aFacebook account secure, keeping private information private, andhow to navigate and use the world’s most popular social networkingsite. Call (908) 876-3596 or go to wtpl.org and sign up underAdult Activities.

“Youth Sports Injuries – what Every Parent Should Know” is thetopic at 7 p.m. at the Chester Library. A representative of KesslerRehabilitation Center will discuss common sport overuse injuriesand concussions.   Register online at chsterlib.org or call (908)879-7612.

TUESDAY, Nov. 16

 An expert on antiques will speak at the Mendham BoroughHistorical Society meeting in the Garabrant Center on WilsonStreet. The meeting is free and open to the public. It at 7:30 andthe program will start at 8 p.m. Richard Moormann of Moormann’sGalleries will discuss the Antiques Road show and its evolvementinto today’s format. Also included will be a demonstration ofcleaning and preservation methods for artworks used byprofessionals.

A “Tribute to Ethel Merman” is planned for 7 p.m. at the ChesterLibrary. Sharon Moran of the Traveling Stage Company portrays theultimate diva, Ethel Merman. Register online at chsterlib.org orcall (908) 879-7612.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17

A family symphony night is planned  at the Mendham TownshipMiddle School. Residents are invited to join to play with theschool’s Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Symphony for an evening offull orchestra music.  Warm-up and tuning will begin at 6:45 p.m.and the playing will start at 7 p.m..  Refreshments will be served.E-mail by Nov. 10 to Karen Schaberg .

THURSDAY, Nov. 18

 A Thanksgiving luncheon will be hosted by the recreationdepartment at 11 a.m. at the Washington Township Senior Center inRock Spring Park. The event will include a catered luncheon ofturkey with gravy, stuffing, vegetable, cranberry sauce, mashedpotatoes and beverage. The Long Valley Junior Women’s Club willprovide  holiday pies for dessert.  The cost is a non-refundablefee of $7.50 for residents and $8.50 for non-residents. Send checksmade payable to Washington Township Recreation to: WT Recreation,50 Rock Road, Long Valley, N.J. 07853 before Nov. 11.

Child safety seats can be checked by certified technicians andinstructors from 7 a.m. to noon  at 100 North Road in Chester.there is no charge for seat checks but $10 donations to Safe Kidsof Northern new Jersey are appreciated. For information, go toChesterfirstaid.org. The squad building is located behind theNew Jersey Highlands Commission. For information, go toChesterfirstaid.org.

A holiday table floral program will be hosted by the Garden Clubof Long Valley at 7 p.m. at the Washington Township Library, EastSpringtown Road.  The program  includes demonstrations of simplefloral table decorations for Thanksgiving, Christmas and NewYear’s.  Visitors can learn to choose floral elements and use itemsfrom the home to create special holiday table decorations. Theclass will be led by Patti Bowman, a graduate in floral design fromThe new York Botanical Garden. To register, visit wtpl.org.

SATURDAY, Nov. 20

 The 11th annual Holiday Boutique will be hosted by theBrookside Community Club from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the club, 1Main St. in Brookside  across from the Brookside Post Office.Crafts will include fashions to fit the American Girls and BittyBaby dolls, hand knit items and scarves, Thanksgiving and Christmasitems, jewelry, afghans, purses, paintings, miniature scenes,personalized stationery, stained glass, Santas and angels, cards,tapestry bags, tissue boxes, bookmarks, ornaments, personalizedstationery, and more. The boutique will feature some home basedbusinesses including Longaberger Baskets and Social Graces, Inc. awedding and party planning service. For information, call (973)543-2145.

MONDAY, Nov. 22

“Reinventing Me” is the theme of a seminar at 7 p.m.  at theWashington Township Public Library, Long Valley. Neil Cooper,certified business and life-skills coach, will lead attendeesthrough a process to help readjust to the changing economy. Call(908) 876-3596 or go to wtpl.org and sign up under AdultActivities.

FRIDAY, Nov. 26

The  musical “Nunsense,” by Dan Goggin will be performed today,tomorrow, Nov. 27 and Dec. 3-4, at the Community PresbyterianChurch, 220 Main St. Proceeds will go directly to the church youthgroup, BYG, toward its mission trip to Appalachia in connectionwith Appalachia Service Project in July 2011. For information, call(908) 672-0308.

A “Holiday Shoppe” will be hosted by the Long Valley Fire co. 1Ladies Auxiliary  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire house at 5Fairview Ave. in Long Valley. The auxiliary is seeking vendors andor crafters to participate.  Tables are available for $25 each. TheHoliday Shoppe hours will coincide with the Washington TownshipHistorical Society Historic House Tour. For information, or call (908) 876-3325.

SATURDAY, Dec. 11

Tickets are available for the 27th annual Historic House Tour inLong Valley to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour, sponsoredby the Washington Township Historical Society, is self guided; aprogram book with a map, photographs, and history of each house isprovided. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society and its museum.several historic houses will be shown. Complimentary refreshmentswill be served in the museum on the day of the tour and crafts madeby the society’s members will be available for sale. House TourTickets are $20 each and can be purchased in advance by mail. Makechecks payable and mail to the Washington Township HistoricalSociety, P.O. Box 189, Long Valley, N.J. 07853.

Tickets may also be purchased at the Washington TownshipHistorical Society Museum on Dec 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Dec.10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Dec. 11 beginning at 10 a.m. 

The museum is located at 6 Fairview Avenue in the center of LongValley. For information, email , visit wthsnj.org or call (908) 876-9696.

FRIDAY, Dec. 10

The township senior holiday party is planned for 11 a.m. at St.Mark’s Church, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley.  The catered menu willfeature chicken Marsala, roasted honey ham, penne vodka, ricepilaf, green bean almondine, dinner rolls, cake and beverages. Theevent will feature the musical entertainment of Jeffrey B. Dunston.The non-refundable cost is $9 for residents and $10 for non-residents. To register, send a check made payable to WashingtonTownship Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, N.J. 07853, beforeNov. 30.

SUNDAYS

A new railroad exhibit, “The Central Railroad in Long Valley,”is open from 2 to 4 p.m. and by appointment at the WashingtonTownship Historical Society Museum, 6 Fairview Ave., Long Valley.For information, call (908) 876-9696.

MONDAYS

“Celebrate Recovery,” a Christian recovery program, meets from 7to 9 p.m., Mondays, at Mendham Hills Community Church on Route 24.The program offers a safe environment to find healing for grief,divorce, substance abuse, co-dependency, childhood trauma,financial insecurity and more, a statement said.  Dinner is servedat 6 p.m. for a minimal cost. Large group meeting begins at 7 p.m.followed by small group breakouts at 8 p.m. Childcare isavailable.  For information call (908) 879-2880 or visitmendhamhills.org.

Chester-Long Valley Rotary Club, a community serviceorganization, meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Lamplighter Restaurant onWest Main Street. For information, call Kathy Kremins at (908)719-4321 or bill McGuire at (908) 876-3584.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS

Adult aerobics classes are offered from 9 to 10 a.m. at LongValley Presbyterian Church, Bartley Road, Long Valley, sponsored bythe Musconetcong Valley Community Association. Classes are groupedin eight-week sessions; participants can sign up for two or threeclasses a week. one can start a session at any time at a pro-ratedfee. The program also has a pay-as-you-go option. Baby-sitting isavailable. Call (908) 876-3141 for information.

A preschool program, “Preschool Pals” for children 3 to 5, isoffered from noon to 2 p.m. at the MVCA building in the ValleyProfessional Center on Route 24/513 in Long Valley. Sponsored bythe Musconetcong Valley Community Association, the program includesletter and number recognition, circle and story time, arts andcrafts, motor development and language skills. Call (908)876-3141.

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS

A winter beach party and a backwards “April Fool’s Day” areamong the themes of storytime programs to be held Feb. 3 to April1, at the Chester Library. Kids can wear bathing suits to theannual winter beach party on March 3-4 with surfing, the BeachBoys, and summertime fun. Storytimes will be at 1 p.m., Tuesdays;and 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays. stories, exercises, songs and gameswill be featured. Children who enjoy listening to stories in agroup setting are welcome along with an adult who has a ChesterLibrary card.  A snack and drink will be provided after thestorytime along with a joke time. Children are encouraged to learna joke to tell while enjoying the snack. On-line registration isrequired.

TUESDAYS

The Washington Township Community Events Organization is seekingnew members. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Long ValleyFirehouse on Fairview Avenue. For information, call (908)850-4475.

WEDNESDAYS

A Lyme Disease Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the thirdWednesday of the month at our Lady of the Mountain Church onSchooley’s Mountain Road in Long Valley. The group is friendly,informal, informative, supportive. Participants share information,research, treatments (conventional/alternative), and provideeducation. For information, call Nancy Braithwaite at (908)852-5937.

Evening Book Group is held at 7:30 p.m. the last Wednesday ofeach month at the Harding Township Municipal Building. The programis run by the Harding Township Library.

The MOMS Club of Long Valley invites prospective members to itsgeneral membership meetings, held at 9:30 a.m. on the firstWednesday of each month. The club is a support group for mothers.For meeting locations, e-mail longvalleymomsclub @yahoo.com orvisit geocities. com/longvalleymomsclub

The Chester Lioness Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the firstThursday of the month except in July and August in the LamplighterRestaurant on Route 513. new members are welcome. For information,call Holly Simmenroth at (908) 879-5932. The club encouragescivic-minded persons to serve the community and fosterunderstanding among residents. Activities include raising funds toprovide scholarships to high school graduates for furthereducation, food baskets for needy families, assisting the BatteredWomen’s Association, Homeless Solutions, Community Hope and MathenySchool, as well as participation in community events.

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Free adult computer classes will be offered this fall at theChester Library. The library offers a wide array of classes ontopics including computers for beginners, Microsoft officeapplications, eBay, and Facebook.  Topics such as creating photoslideshows, shopping on the Internet, holiday projects and travelplanning are also scheduled.   Students receive hands-oninstruction with laptop computers provided by the Chester Library. For information, call (908) 879-7612 or visit chesterlib.org.

The Educational Foundation of the Chesters is raising fundsthrough an ongoing, online sale at Amazon.com. Residents can shopfor gifts for holidays, birthdays or everyday  by visiting thefoundation website ateducationalfoundationofthechesters.org/, click theAmazon.com logo and begin to shop. The Chester schools will receive5 percent of all proceeds which will be used to fund grants for thechildren in the Chester school district. To donate to otherbenefits hosted by the foundation, visit educationalfoundationofthechesters.org/ or write toEducational Foundation of the Chesters, P.O. Box 422, Chester,N.J.   07930 or email .

The worlds of music, theater, art, magic, puppetry, dance,science, books, live animals and more will be explored at theChester Library’s 2009 Summer Reading Program. It is open to youngpeople in Chester Township and Borough with a valid Chester Librarycard. All programs are support ed by The Friends of the ChesterLibrary and are free to participants. upon registration, eachreader will receive a small tote bag filled with foam flowers andstems to keep track of their reading time. After two hours ofreading they may exchange the stems for a prize.

Enrollment is open for the Harding Township RecreationAssociation summer day camp For information,  call ((73) 605-5866,email to or visithardingtownshipdaycamp.com.

Senior citizens, disabled people and low-income workers can havefederal and state tax forms done for free as part of thetownship’s  “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” or VITA program.anyone with a simple return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, SchedulesA&B) can call for an appointment at the Senior Center in RockSpring Park off East Springtown Road, from 9 a.m. to noon onWednesday, Feb. 24.

The program is for senior citizens, people with disabilities orlow-income workers. Bring 2008 tax returns, 2008 W-2’s, 1099’s andany other relevant forms.

Boys in the first through fifth grades can register for ChesterCub Scouts. Camping, hiking, biking, building and communityinvolvement are all part of the Cub Scout program. For informationand to sign up, call Sport Matthews at (908) 879-2309 or LauraDessel at (908) 879-2706.

A tribute to Mendham veterans is on display at the MendhamBorough Library, 10 Hilltop Road. The Mendham History &Genealogy Society, in partnership with the Mendham Borough Library,is hosting the program. The list includes names of veterans whowere born, lived, died or were buried in the Mendhams, birth anddeath dates, branch of service, name of war or conflict ifapplicable and burial place. People are invited to add informationto the list directly or call Peggy Oswald at (973) 543-7538 ore-mail .

A book drive to benefit the children of Cucinella ElementarySchool is ongoing. Needed are new or gently used books gearedtoward kindergarten to grade 5 reading levels. Township residentSarah Steen is coordinating the drive as part of her Girl ScoutGold Award project. Boxes for deposit are located at CucinellaElementary School, Schooley’s Mountain General Store, Valley Pizza,Long Valley Post Office, Long Valley Middle School, WashingtonTownship Public Library, Church of the Messiah, St. Luke’s Parish,St. Mark’s Church, our Lady of the Mountain Church, DelbartonSchool and Morristown-Beard School. For information, contact Steenat (908) 850-4306 or e-mail .

Proceeds will be donated to AIDS research from sales at TheVillage Salon at Long Valley, 10 Schooley’s Mountain Road. Allproceeds will benefit research, treatment and education programs incancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses at City ofHope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Center. Forappointments, call (908) 876-4746.

Benedict A. Cucinella Elementary School PTO is selling bricks tofund construction of a new playground. The engraved 4-by-8-inchbricks or pavers will be used to make a patio in the courtyard, aswell as in the playground area. Donation is $100 for one brick, $60for the second and $40 for each thereafter. For more informationand a form to purchase bricks, visit CucinellaPTO.org.

Cub Scout Pack 133, which serves boys in Mendham Borough andMendham Township, is seeking new Scouts. The pack is forming densfor the new school year. any boy entering first through fourthgrade is eligible to join. Pack 133 is also looking for parents whoare willing to help out as leaders and assistant leaders. For moreinformation or to request a registration packet, call TriciaElgarten at (973) 540-0665 or Sue Browse at (973) 543-5335.

Anyone wishing to hunt within the township of Mendham, on anyproperty other than their own, must have a valid and currentMendham Township hunting permit. Permit application forms for bothnew permits and renewals are available at the Mendham TownshipPolice Department from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.Applicants for new permits must attend a mandatory hunterorientation program. Permits must be renewed prior to the openingof the hunting season.

Little Lambs Christian Nursery School in Grace Bible Chapel onOakdale Road in Chester is accepting registrations for next schoolyear.

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Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

• Measures steps, aerobic steps and minutes, calories and distance
• Separately displays aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously
• 7 day history lets you review a full week of exercise
• Features include large display, clock, detachable belt holder and security strap
• NOTE: The manual included with this item incorrectly states that the unit itself shuts down automatically each day – the settings do reset each day at midnight however the unit itself must be manually shut-down

OMRON HJ-720ITC POCKET PEDOMETER WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE POCKET PEDOMETER WITH USB CONNECTION ; LARGE DISPLAY WITH CLOCK; CAN BE CARRIED IN POCKET OR BAG; MEASURES STEPS, AEROBIC STEPS & MINUTES, CALORIES & DISTANCE; INCLUDES SOFTWARE THAT TRACKS DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS & YEARS OF EXERCISE; REVIEW A FULL WEEK OF EXERCISE WITH 7-DAY HISTORY; AUTOMATICALLY RESETS AT MIDNIGHT SO ITS READY TO GO EVERY MORNING; INCLUDES DETACHABLE BELT HOLDER, SECURITY STRAP, CLIP, USB CABLE, CD-ROM & BATTERY
The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that–thanks to unique dual sensor technology–can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.

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A couple of months ago I took delivery of my Snowsled Wilderness Jacket.. just before the good weather settled in. Whenever we had a few spots of rain I would run outside with the dog but it’s not until this last week I’ve had any decent ‘bad weather’ in which to test the jacket properly.

I have owned all kinds of jacket technology in the past, Gore-tex, eVent, Paramo, you name it. This was the first Ventile Jacket I have ever owned and it really is in a class of it’s own.

Strange when you think about how long the material has been around.

Invented in Manchester during the Second World War, Ventile is a high-quality natural fabric made of tightly woven cotton. It’s both breathable and waterproof adding a huge amount of insulation. I find it warmer than Gore-tex, yet nowhere near as hot as I have found Paramo jackets. It’s pretty tough and I have trawled through dense bramble with no issue. Something I wouldn’t dare do in a synthetic fabric jacket. Also, round the camp fire, embers just seem to fall off it rather than have you fear spontaneous combustion should you get too close to the flames as with other jacket types.

It’s no surprise that Ventile is making a comeback with Bushcrafters. The fabric is soft and quiet. I was amazed when I first put the hood up. I am so used to the rustle of a synthetic jacket that i was not prepared for the shock of still being able to hear what was around me as i walked hood up, through the woods in the rain. The wilderness jacket also has a wired peak making the hood easy to fix behind me should I want to don my Tilley hat and play English Gent/Cowboy.

To be really waterproof Ventile garments are made in two layers As the outer one soaks up the rain it forms a barrier stopping more getting through. Interestingly though, in light rain the weave is so tight I found that the rain sat on the surface in droplets.

It takes a severe downpour for you to really test the waterproofing. Rain of course adds weight to an already mid weight jacket. I can’t see an ultra-light backpacker going for a Ventile jacket but I also can’t see them needing much of the many extra benefits you gain from wearing Ventile. Ultra-lighters mostly tend to be racing through the country. Not always needing a jacket for life or something as heavy duty.

This Snowsled Wilderness is one of many jacket and smock designs hand-made by Snowsled. It is also the longest walking jacket I have ever owned and now can’t see myself ever wanting anything shorter. The extra protection you gain from the jacket dropping past your bum means I have not needed waterproof trousers in all but the severest weather.

Add to these mounting benefits that Ventile does not need to be constantly reproofed, is easily fixed and is as comfortable as you expect cotton to be and I seriously think you cannot find a better bespoke jacket for enjoying the outdoors. I certainly feel more a part of my natural surrounding when wearing it.

They’re not cheep mind. They are also not fashion jackets meant to be cast aside at the end of the year when a new model is out. This is a Jacket for life. And you really do get what you pay for. If you live and work in the country and feel like you deserve the best, Take a look at a Ventile jacket before you look at anything else.

Thanks go to Snowsled for answering all my questions and their great service. Check out their impressive history and for more specs and pricing on the Wilderness Jacket and other clothing please visit the Snowsled Website. snowsled.com

I still have Autumn and Winter on the horizon and will no doubt update this blog or my other places like christianpayne.posterous.com or documental.ly with any new findings with the jacket and Ventile in general.

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A Tiki party is probably one of the most fun-filled activities you can ever arrange for your family and friends. Exotic dishes, delicious cocktails, rattan furniture, island-inspired music, and brightly-colored decorations can really get you into the mood for a relaxing tropical party. Of course, a Tiki party wouldn’t be complete without a smattering of bamboo Tiki torches. These torches are essential in setting the right mood for your Tiki party. In fact, you can hold the perfect Tiki party with a minimum amount of decor as long as you have some well-placed Tiki torches. On the other hand, you can have the most lavish decorations set up, but you will never hit the right atmosphere if you do not have Tiki torches.

Bamboo Tiki torches can be set up to guide guests from the main house to the venue of the party and some may also serve as lamp posts around the party area. They can also keep your Tiki hut or Tiki bar lit up all night. These torches even have a more practical purpose, as they effectively keep away mosquitoes and other bugs that could otherwise ruin your party. Here is how you can make your own bamboo torches for that perfect Tiki party.

Purchase bamboo poles that are five feet long and three inches in diameter. Make one-foot vertical cuts at one end of each bamboo pole. Make a total of six sections that are about a quarter of an inch apart. Get a No. 1 gauge round reed that is four inches in diameter and tie it on the inside of each section that you made. This helps ensure that you have a strong base on which to hold the fuel. Take two more round reeds, cross them through the bamboo sections, place it around the base and then tie the ends inside the torch openings. Place another reed around the top of the torch and then tie it.

Weave rawhide strips an inch above the reed tied at the bottom of the torch base. Use about 11 strips and be sure to weave it through the bamboo sections. Dig a hole about a foot into the ground and place the torch in it. Place the fuel in the openings that you have fashioned, and your bamboo Tiki torches are now ready to be lit.

The placement of your torches is just as important, both for artistic and safety reasons. Torches lining the path to the party area are very romantic, while torches placed around the bar and dancing area can invite guests to have a really good time. If you have a pool, it would also be a good idea to place torches around it to create the perfect ambiance. To avoid accidents with the torches, make sure that the placements are stable and that they will not easily fall down. Never light a torch under a roof or in any enclosed space. Most importantly, be careful to keep children away from them. As long as you take all of these into consideration, your bamboo Tiki torches should be the perfect elements that will make your party a sure hit.

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Timbuk2 Q Laptop Backpack

Sometimes less is more, and backpack design is no exception. Try finding one for your laptop that holds plenty of gear while not looking like part of an intergalactic space suit with enough straps and pockets to confuse Stephen Hawking. Introducing the new Timbuk2 Q Laptop Backpack ($100). It’s a bit more budget-conscious than the Booq Mamba Shift but just as intelligently designed. The Q has a padded laptop compartment that holds laptops up to 17” and can easily be accessed by swinging your Q to one side, while keeping one strap firmly on your shoulder. The rest of the pack is also designed this way, so you can access every compartment with one hand. The laptop compartment is right behind the straps so the majority of the weight in the pack remains closest to your back making the load easier on your spine. It also has one large main compartment with room enough to hold your two-volume architecture books and two smaller compartments for keys, pens, wallet, electronics and other necessary urban survival gear. There’s also a smaller hidden pocket on the backside, perfect for concealing IDs and other classified information and an angled bottom power brick compartment to house your multiple cords. Made of their lightweight and rugged Mission6 nylon, the Q is extremely durable and just like Q’s gadgets from the Bond movies, it’s minimalist on the surface but full of surprises when opened.

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LAGUNA BEACH – Twenty-one members of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach spent the last week of August camping on Catalina Island. Club members enjoyed hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, tree swinging, swimming, and rock jumping. They also enjoyed Boys & Girls Club’s summer camp classics like flashlight tag, ghost stories, weenie roasts, skipping rocks, games and camp fires.

Some camping highlights included the amount of Catalina wildlife the campers were able to see up close, like deer, pelicans, quail, and all sorts of marine life, including garibaldi, flying fish, bat rays, seal lions and gray whales. On the hike to the other side of the island, campers came face to face with a buffalo.

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Eugene is located in west central Oregon, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The city takes great pride in its running heritage and maintains running paths throughout the area.

Located in Eugene, the University of Oregon is known for its track teams and stars, including the great Steve Prefontaine. The weather is temperate and great for running with cool temperatures and soft winds almost all year.

Ruth Bascom Riverfront Trail System

Lining both sides of the Willamette River near downtown are all purpose paths covering 12.2 miles. The asphalt paths are set up in sections with the titles east, west, north and south bank trails. The hard, fast paths are perfect for bike riding, and are wide enough to runners and walkers to use safely.

The south bank trail adjoins Alton Baker Park. The views of the rushing Willamette River contrast with the peaceful forest setting of the banks in this area. Other sections traverse along highways or light industrial areas, and near to the University of Oregon.

On the north bank, the trail runs close to Skinner Butte, a good-sized hill with trails that lead to the top, where a great view of Eugene and the surrounding hills awaits the hardy. The top of Skinner Butte can also be reached by road, which passes a climbing wall. There are restrooms and picnic areas in the nearby park.

The north bank trail connects to the east bank at Valley Center Mall. Few other trails lead right to a mall with a food court and movie theater, where athletes can stop and inject carbs in the middle of a run. Five bridges reserved for bikers and runners span the river at strategically placed spots on the trail. The trail is marked every quarter mile.

Activities by the River Trail

The river attracts much wildlife to the area, and great places to stop and see the waterfowl are at the West Bank Wayside, Delta Pond, and the pond near the Ferry Street Bridge.

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Attached to the Riverfront Park on the north bank is the entrance to Pre’s trail, named for Steve Prefontaine, a world-class distance runner who was tragically killed in a car crash at age 24. Made of wood chips, the soft surface is perfect for the long distance runner.

A few miles to the south on Skyline Boulevard there is a small memorial to the great runner at the crash site. For a more strenuous challenge, five miles to the south is Spencer Butte

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This week we were sent the Petzl Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch and asked to review it for Techyzone readers. Upon opening the box, which contained a cheerful looking torch in misty grey, we decided to test this little glow box to see what it could do.

The first thing that we noticed was the strength of the beam as the torch projected a high intensity white light that reached out to a good distance in front of us. This impressive beam makes the Petzl Zipka Plus 2 one of our recommended items on a night trail hike or overnight camping trip. The Zipka lamp from Petzl may also be suitable for spelunkers and anyone else who could use a bright light while trekking or working underground.

Small and Lightweight

The last thing a traveller, camper or hiker would need is a heavy head lamp and since Petzl is a company known for its innovations in head torches, it has taken the necessary steps to ensure that this little light is just that – Little and Light.

The Zipka Head Torch has been designed to be compact and light weight and uses a retractable cord for the user’s convenience. It weighs 71 grams and is smaller than the palm of your hand and can easily be fixed on to your head by stretching the cord to fit around your head. Its light and compact body ensures that you will not feel that heavy pull of weight on your forehead which is a common complaint of campers who use other kinds of head torches.

The head torch is also small enough, to look good on your face without being bulky and giving the appearance of large gadget.

Doubles up as Bicycle Light

The Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch has a retractable cord that allows it to be fixed on to small poles, bicycle handle bars or anything that you can get it to fit on. This means that your Zipka torch can double as your bicycle lamp or ordinary lamp when you are not using it for camping. It is that convenient.

Those looking to buy this wonderful head torch which is well suited for camping and hiking at night will be able to purchase it for £32.45 which we think is a reasonable sum to pay for a reliable and durable torch such as this.

The Bright Beam In Your Night

The Zipka Head Torch gives out 140 hours of burn time and has a strong light output of 50 lumens.

The Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch uses white LED lights to provide maximum light and clarity and projects a beam up to 35 metres ahead of the user. The torch uses five lighting modes out of which three are available in white light and two in red. Should you wish to conserve battery power or decrease the light intensity, Petzl’s little torch also allows for this, having outfitted the Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch with a strobe, high and economical light setting. The red light can be turned on by pressing on the small white button on the front of the lamp and can be used in high and strobe settings.

Special Features of the Petzl Zipka Plus 2 Head-Torch

If you want to know what makes the Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch different from all other offerings on the market, the following list of its benefits and special features will make it clear to you.

• Type of Beam: Wide beam
• Beam Distance: Up to 35 meters
• Light Beam: 50 lumens of light
• Lighting Modes: Five light modes, of which two are red
• Red Light Modes: Continuous or blinking
• White Lighting Modes: High, economic and strobe
• LED: Yes
• Burn time: 140 hours
• Cord/ Headband: Cord which is retractable and adjustable
• Batteries: alkaline AAA/LR03 batteries or lithium batteries
• Number of batteries needed: Three
• Battery life: 300 hours (white) or 750 hours (red)
• Weight: 71 grams
• Waterproof: No

The Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch is also available in a range of colours that include pistachio green, tropical blue and misty grey.

To read more about the Petzl Zipka Plus 2 Head Torch and other gadgets like it including other Petzl torches, you can visit Simply Hike.

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2. Review of SpokeLit Bicycle Light
3. Winkku Review – Bicycle Mirror, Indicator and Lights!
4. Review of Casio Exilim EX-H10
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