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Grand Opening- Red Lion Paint and Decorating CenterPosted on: 2010-04-26Joe Hussey of Montague and Vicky Bell of Sparta have opened the Red Lion Paint store on 206 north in Branchville. They are formerly of Ailish's Alpine Paint Center in Sparta, and have a combined 30 years experience in the paint industry. They welcome contractors as well as local homeowners and can offer color and project advise. 'We frequently run special sales on our facebook page' says Joe, adding 'It's a great way to stay in touch with the community'. The store carries interior and exterior paints, stains and finishes including Valspar, Cabot, Minwax, and Wolman. Also offers Art supplies and Wallpaper. Open 7 days, call store for hours.Website:www.facebook.com/redlionpaint206Email:redlionpaint@optimum.net - Looking for a few brave crafters..Posted on: 2010-08-12Looking for a few brave crafters...
Are you a closet crafter? Do family and friends compliment you on your work? Have you ever wondered about selling your crafts? Ready to take it to the next level? If you think you would you enjoy having some fellowship with local, like minded people, consider participating in a new crafters group.
Vicky Bell, crafter, blogger, and owner of the Red Lion Paint Store on rt 206 in Branchville is offering a twice-monthy meeting/workshop for a small group of local crafters. The group's purpose will be to encourage one another, to learn new crafts and techniques, and, if desired, to gain practical knowledge about setting up an online shop with ongoing support. Participants will also be invited to display and sell their crafts at the store. Ms. Bell has been selling online for more than 10 years. She has previously participated in and led workshops and weekly groups in Bloomfield and Sparta.
'I'm excited about starting a group in Branchville. I've talked to a number of people who've stopped in the store and I believe there is a lot of talent in this town. Groups like this become an essential tool for keeping people motivated and creating in a safe, friendly environment. My main work as facilitator is in maintaining an atmosphere of respect with a spiritual element- creativity is by nature draining and we all need nourishing, positive relationships to help us refill the well, so to speak. When new people come together and begin to form a cohesive group you can feel the energy multiply, even beginning artists and crafters feel safe to experiment'. Group size will be limited, registration is required and a monthly fee applies. For more information visit www.redlionpaint.com, www.vicky-bell.blogspot.com, text 973-610-2996, call 973-948-0661 or stop in at the Red Lion Paint store, 238 rt. 206, Branchville N.J. Store hours are Tues-Friday 8:30-5:00, Sat. 9-3 and Sun. 10-2.Website:www.vicky-bell.blogspot.comEmail:redlionpaint@optimum.net - Recycling UpdatePosted on: 2007-08-10During the course of our daily routine we sometimes forget recycling guidelines that our refuse collector asks that we follow. Below are some gentle reminders to make the task a little easier for all of us:
The following recyclables may be co-mingled. They must be in permanent containers. DO NOT use garbage bags. Recyclables are to be placed curbside on the second Friday of each month. Pick up begins at 7am.
* TIN AND BI-METAL food and beverage cans, must be rinsed and paper labels removed.
* ALUMINUM beverage cans should also be rinsed.
* GLASS CONTAINERS (clear, green, amber) rinsed, and caps and neck, rings removed.
* PET plastic beverage containers (soda bottles) rinsed, and cap and neck rings removed.
* HDTE plastic beverage containers (milk, juice, water) and detergent bottles, rinsed and caps removed.
* ALUMINUM PIE PLATES should be rinsed.
The following materials should also be put out on recycling day:
* BROWN PAPER BAGS, cross tied in bundles.
* HIGH GRADE OFFICE PAPER, cross tied in bundles.
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The following recyclables are collected every Friday with regular trash collection and should be cross tied and may be co-mingled:
* CORRUGATED CARDBOARD, flattened.
* NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES and JUNK MAIL.
The Sussex County Recycling Program also mandates the recycling of:
* OLD CLOTHING, which may be dropped off at the SCMUA Recycling Center in Lafayette or at any Amvet depot.
* DRY CELL BATTERIES, USED MOTOR OIL, ANTIFREEZE, ETC, which may be dropped off at the SCMUA Recycling Center.
* LEAVES in bags will be picked up curbside on the second and fourth Saturdays in April, May, October and November. - Keep Pollution Out Of Storm DrainsPosted on: 2007-08-10* Municipalities and many other public agencies are required to mark certain storm drain inlets with messages reminding people that storm drains are connected to local waterbodies.
* Do not let sewage or other wastes flow into a stormwater system. - Easy Things You Can Do Every Day To Protect Our WaterPosted on: 2007-08-10As a resident, business, or other member of the New Jersey community, it is important to know these easy things you can do every day to protect our water.
* Limit your use of fertilizers and pesticides.
* Do a soil test to see if you need a fertilizer.
* Do not apply fertilizers if heavy rain is predicted.
* Look into alternatives for pesticides.
* Maintain a small lawn and keep the rest of your property or yard in a natural state with trees and other native vegetation that requires little or no fertilizer.
* If you use fertilizers and pesticides, follow the instructions on the label on how to correctly apply it. Make sure you properly store or discard any unused portions. - Dispose Of Yard Waste ProperlyPosted on: 2007-08-10* Keep leaves and grass out of storm drains.
* If your municipality or agency has yard waste collection rules, follow them.
* Use leaves and grass clippings as a resource for compost.
* Use a mulching mower that recycles grass clippings into the lawn. - Clean Up After Your PetPosted on: 2007-08-10* Many municipalities and public agencies must enact and enforce local pet-waste rules.
* An example is requiring pet owners or their keepers to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste dropped on public or other people's property.
* Make sure you know your town's or agency's requirements and comply with them. It's the law, and remember to:
* Use newpaper, bags or pooper-scoopers to pick up wastes.
* Dispose of the wrapped per waste in the trash or unwrapped in a toilet.
* Never discard pet waste in a storm drain. - Properly Use and Dispose of Hazardous ProductsPosted on: 2007-08-10* Hazardous products include some household or commercial cleaning products, lawn and garden care products, motor oil, anti-freeze, and paints.
* Do not pour any hazardous products down a storm drain because storm drains are usually connected to local waterbodies and the water is not treated.
