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There She Is : Community Runs To Help Girl With Cancer
There She Is : Community Runs To Help Girl With Cancer
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eagerly to hear who had won a Miss Tri-County 2009/2010, and Michelle he Hopatcong com-
crown. They’d gone through interviews, a Goldberg of Rutherford, Miss Northern munity is running to
talent competition, a swimsuit competition Lakes 2009/2010. raise funds for a local
and an evening gown competition. Now In addition to Karns, other executive 12-year old girl fighting
was the moment of truth. directors on hand included Jim Brembt, cancer.
The site was not Atlantic City, but the executive director for Miss Tri-County and Run for Jordan – a 5K
fellowship hall of the Stanhope United Jeanne Viscito, executive director for Miss Run Fundraiser - is set for
Methodist Church in Netcong. And Northern Lakes. Sunday, June 13, to provide
although Miss America wasn’t being The pageants are all part of the non-prof- financial support to the
crowned that night, the winners were on the it Miss America franchise which not only Yaros family of Hopatcong.
road toward it. crowns winners, but gives out scholarships, The Yaros’ are facing
And sitting in the middle of the action too. Across the country, millions of dollars absorbing medical bills
was Stanhope resident, Terry Karns. For are given out through the local, state, and after one of their own was
the last nine years, Karns has been a full national pageants. Fundraisers are held to recently diagnosed with a
time volunteer helping to put on prelimi- help fund the pageants. Area businesses rare bone cancer.
nary pageants in the Miss America pageant help, too. Some donate goods (such as Jordan Yaros, a seventh
system. However, Karns’ involvement with bagels or flowers) for the events. Other grader and track star at the
the Miss America pageant system actually businesses take out advertising in pageant Hopatcong Middle School,
dates back years before that. In the 1960s, programs or pay for the crowns. was diagnosed with
while in the Navy, Karns ran pageants held There’s a lot of work done behind the Ewing’s Sarcoma in Dec.
on a base. Later, his daughter Kelli (Karns) scenes before a pageant can happen and the 2009. Ewing’s Sarcoma is a
Taggart competed in pageants. Among the day of the pageant is a long one. rare bone cancer that affects
titles she won during her 10 years of com- “We had about 50 people helping….it mainly older children and
petition(age 16 – 26) were Miss Stanhope was a 13 – 14 hour day,” said Karns. Those young teens. Considered the Jordan Yaros
and Miss Sussex County. When she moved people included masters of ceremonies second most common bone
out west, Taggart competed in, and won, Fidel Garcia (who has been associated with cancer in children, it years old. Last year, as a 6th a big runner,” says
pageants there, too. It was one of the pag- the Miss American system for 20 years) and accounts for only one per- grader, Jordan ran a 5:45 Scantlebury. “We got to do
eants that his daughter won early on that Miss New Jersey 2006, Georgine DiMaria. cent of all childhood can- mile and was one of the top something for her; medical
asked Karns for help. He saw what the pag- DiMaria is also a former Miss Gateway cers. cross country youth runners bills are absorbing. The
eants had done for his daughter and he (2003) and Miss Tri-County (2004). Community members in NJ. town is really going to
wanted to pay that forward. Now Terry The contestants did a lot of work, could not have picked a “It is a real big caring come together for this.”
Karns continues to be involved as the exec- too…..even before the competition began. more fitting fundraiser for community in Hopatcong,” About 12 volunteers
utive director of the Miss Gateway Pageant. “There’s lots of preparation, “ shared Jordan- a runner for the says Willa Scantlebury, have been meeting monthly
That March night three women were Karns. Hopatcong Hawks Track public relations coordinator to coordinate the event.
In order to qualify for the open pageant, Program for the past five for the run and family Details such as location,
crowned; three different titles were won.
Each young woman would be going on to continued on page 6 years since she was eight friend of the Yaros’. “She’s continued on page 15
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draw your hand and add inside a message, provide your message will be scattered in he Hopatcong Republican Club will meeting is open to registered Republicans.
meet at the Hopatcong Civic Center New members are encouraged, and should
on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Doors sign up with the Executive Board prior to
open at 7:15 p.m. The meeting will start at the start of the meeting. Dues are $15 per
7:30 p.m. We will host the Republican couple, $10 per individual, per calendar
Primary Candidates running in the June 8, year. Please e-mail Howard Baker with
2010 Primary Election. The County candi- membership inquiries at hbaker@opton-
dates for Freeholder and Sheriff will attend. line.net. Members can also find a meeting
The club will also have the candidates for schedule listed under “GOP Calendar” at:
Borough Council. http://www.sussexcountygop.com/Welcom
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he Lenape Valley lacrosse program to their athletic programs and the growth
is growing at an astounding rate among area youth leagues in Sussex and
commencing their fourth year of Morris counties coincide with the growing
competitive youth and high school lacrosse popularity of the sport.
for the children of Byram, Stanhope & To help develop the youth program at
Netcong! Entering into only their fourth Lenape Valley, Lenape high school coaches
year as a program in 2010, Lenape Valley and players are actively involved with all of
high school will play a full varsity and JV the youth levels to help teach and develop
schedule for boys and girls and field four the program on a consistent basis. It is this
teams at the youth level, with newest team active participation and volunteering to
of 3rd & 4th grade team. This new youth give support back to the youth program,
level will have over 20 kids learning the several of the new third & fourth graders
game and developing their skills to this new practice along with the high school kids and
exciting sport. know the high school coaches at an early
The growth of the lacrosse sports among age.
children is one of the fastest growing sports For more information on the Lenape
in the area and Lenape Valley youth pro- Valley Lacrosse program please visit their
gram is no different. Several surrounding website at www.lenapevalleylacrosse.com
high schools have now added varsity teams
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Deanna Inez, and freshman
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students who strive to reach
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itive contributors to the
learning environment, who
demonstrate a passion for
the subject matter and who
improve the overall school
community. This month’s
students were selected for
their talents in the Business
Department.
Lenape Valley Principal Mr.
Doug deMarrais said these
students’ selections “speak
volumes about [the stu-
dents’] commitments to Bottom row (from left to right): Sophomore Deanna Inez,
their future and the values Freshman Joe Conciatori, Principal Douglas deMarrais;
that have been instilled in second row: Senior Michael Iazzetti, and Junior Jenna
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ce cream smiles filled their faces. Some Through projects like the pj ice cream
dressed in their pajamas, the children social, the children learn about helping oth-
looked liked they’d just raided the ers. The teachers talked with them about
refrigerator to have a snack. However, the what the social was for and who it benefit-
ice cream sundaes had greater meaning than ed. The children learned that you are never
just a tasty treat. too young to be able to help. The partici-
At the end of March, Kidworks of pants in the ice cream social ranged in age
Netcong, held a pj ice cream- social to raise from 1 to 5 years old. The social was $5 per
money for the National Lymphoma Society. person.
Located in the Stanhope United Methodist In raising money for the National
Church, Netcong, Kidworks is an early Lymphoma Society, the children were help-
childhood learning center. However, what ing people with a variety of cancers. As
the children learn about is more than their explained on emedicineheatlh
ABCs. (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/lym-
“It is not only to start them with 1,2,3, phoma/article_em.htm ): “Lymphoma is a
and A,B, Cs, but building good character, “ type of cancer involving cells of the
said Kidworks director-owner, Kelly immune system, called lymphocytes. Just as
Murray Beers. cancer represents many different diseases,
“December’s theme was “Caring and lymphoma represents many different can-
Sharing’, but I like to carry it on throughout cers of lymphocytes -- about 35 different
Participants of the Kidworks PJ ice cream social down their treats.
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eeking Crafters Only For Our “Mother’s Day Memories & More Craft Show post card about the ice cream social pro- special before the holiday. Being able to
and Open House t be held at Sunrise Assisted Living of Randolph, 648 Rt. 10 gram for the National Lymphoma Society, wear their pajamas to school (if they want-
West in Randolph, on Sunday, April 25th 2010, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm she thought it was something more suited ed to or remembered to) made for a more
$25.00 per space. for public schools. However, when Beers relaxing day. In addition to the fun,
For space and information call Fran (973) 895-5637 saw it again, she thought why not do it at Kidworks matched every dollar raised by
Kidworks. the event.
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ach Rey traveled to the 80th NCAA Wrestling would meet Konrad Dudziak of Duke, last year's national
Championships in Omaha, Nebraska with one thing runner-up.
in mind, a national championship. A very lofty goal In his final bout of the season, Rey battled Dudziak for
considering both the national champion and the runner-up over nine minutes. Zach was warned for stalling in the first
from a year ago were once again in the field. period and had several quality scoring opportunities in the
Rey finished third, becoming the 128th All-American in second period, third period and sudden victory. The
the storied history of Lehigh Wrestling. "I fell short last Hopatcong High School graduate nearly rode out for the
year, so this year I was hungry for All-America status," said first 30 second tiebreaker period, but Dudziak escaped with
Rey, who reached the round of twelve as a freshman. "I'm just one second showing on the clock. Rey's escape in the
happy with the way things ended, I didn't want to take the second tiebreaker sent the match to a sudden victory period.
'semis-slide' where you lose in the semis and slip all the In that period, Dudziak shot at Rey's legs, but Zach was
way to sixth. I wanted to come out and fight hard and I'm again able to counter and spin behind for the winning take
happy with the results." down to claim third place.
"Zach coming back was huge," said Lehigh coach Pat "With Rey losing in the semi-finals and two other guys
Santoro. "If you can't win this thing you have to take third. losing in the All-American round it left a bad taste in our
It's all about your personal goals. You train hard for the mouths," Santoro said. "Zach wanted to come back strong
tournament and try to win every match but if you don't, you to help himself and his team. If we want to be in this thing
have to come back and wrestle with a purpose. That's what in the future, we have to go out there and fight for each
Zach did." other. That's what Zach did for us."
Santoro added, "He had the opportunity to wrestle last Someone who is not surprised with Zach Rey's results is
year's champion and the runner-up and he wrestled hard and Eric Fajerman, the Hopatcong wrestling coach. "I think
found a way to win in the end." Zach is right where he should be, I wouldn't be surprised if
After losing 4-0 to #2 seed Jared Roshnolt of Oklahoma he goes on to win the national championship in each of the
State in the semi-finals, Rey found himself matched up with next two years." Fajerman added, "Zach was a big athletic "You could see right away that Zach was different, he
Mark Ellis, the defending national champion from kid in the sixth grade when I first met him but he didn't would see someone do a move in a match and want to learn
Missouri, in the consolation semi-finals. Trailing 1-0 in the wrestle, finally, as a freshman he came out for the team." that same move the next day in practice. There are not
second period against Ellis, Rey countered an Ellis shot and "Zach's first few practices were rough" said Fajerman, "but many kids who can start wrestling as a freshman and win
spun behind for a take down with 20 seconds remaining to he stayed with it and even surprised a few people at the end two state titles, surprisingly, Zach did it." Fajerman contin-
take a 2-1 advantage. Rey added a third period escape to of that season." ued,"After doing that, nothing Zach does surprises me."
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he Sussex County Library is a wonderful resource eBooks. These eBooks are compatible with the Sony the public to use to connect to the Internet. In addition to
for County residents. The library offers an outstand- Reader and the Barnes and Noble Nook. (At this time, the those computers, each branch has a wireless connection.
ing menu of services and programs. There's some- eBooks are not compatible with the Amazon Kindle.) To Meeting Rooms—All libraries, except the Dennis
thing for everyone! download an eBook, you go to the library's web page Branch, have a meeting room that can be reserved, at no
eBooks—The library offers the ability to download (www.sussexcountylibrary.org) and follow the link. There charge, by individuals and not-for-profit organizations for
are more than 100 titles available, and additional titles will educational, informational, and cultural reasons.
be added on an ongoing basis. Proctoring—All libraries proctor exams for patrons.
Audio books for iPod—The library has audio books that Open Borrowing Program—This has been an extremely
can be directly downloaded to an iPod. There are hundreds popular service. With a Sussex County Library card, a
of titles available. Additionally, there are many other titles patron has borrowing privileges at the Sparta Public
available that can be used on other types of MP3 players. Library, and the libraries of Bergen, Passaic, Morris,
Email Notification for Holds and Overdues—The library Warren, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Union, Somerset (not
has begun using email to notify patrons of any holds they all libraries) and Middlesex Counties. A green Open
placed and for the notification of overdue materials. This Borrowing Sticker, which is free, is necessary to participate.
new system will allow the library to notify patrons in a The sticker can be obtained at any Sussex County Library.
more timely fashion for both holds and overdues. And for Library's Webpage—The library's webpage (www.sus-
overdues, a pre-overdue notice is sent out prior to a book sexcountylibrary.org) offers many services available from
becoming officially overdue. This reminder will save your home: access to the library's catalog and your library
patrons money in potential overdue fines. account, electronic databases, Children, Teen, and Adult
Teens—At the Main Library, there is a book club for program listings, downloadable audio books and eBooks,
teens: Just Us Teens Book Club. The club meets monthly. and many other features.
Additionally, the Youth Services Librarian, Diane For many years, the library has offered many outstand-
Sebastian, encourages teens to volunteer at the library. ing services and programs, including: Bestsellers, DVDs,
AquaBrowser—The library has a new online catalog. It music CDs, video games (for select systems), story times, a
makes searching for materials a lot more interesting, effi- Summer Reading Program, and services for the disabled
cient, and fun. (the library is a Regional Resource Center for the Deaf and
Notary Public—The Main Library and the Dennis Hard of Hearing).
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ow do you outshine a successful 2nd place State
Award? You come back the next year and be
crowned USA Gymnastics State Champions! And
that’s exactly what the CS Gymnastics Shadows, Men’s
Level 5 Team accomplished.
Led by Head Coach Craig Mason, the CS Shadows
team members had individually worked hard all season,
pushing themselves to improve their strength and gymnas-
tics skills. When they arrived at the State competition in
Marlboro, NJ, the young men were more than ready to
raise the competition standard of excellence and show the
judges they were there to win.
In their individual age groups, each Shadow member
earned their personal best this season in more than one
event of the six required: Vault, Floor, Parallel Bars, Rings
High Bar, and Pommel Horse. Special recognition went to
Jeremy Lefurge of Andover, placing 1st All Around, and
Nick Polk of Flanders placing 2nd All Around. and Frank
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abrina – with just one little wiggle of her nose, Piacenti of Chester, 3rd All Around. Individual honors
this little cutie-pie will put you under her spell went to Burt Murphy of Mountain Lakes, placing 1st on
forever. Sabrina is a 3 year old Corgi mix who Rings, and Olesh Krul of Long Valley, placing 2nd on
was found homeless in New York City. Unfortunately, Rings,
she had been abused, and suffered a broken pelvis. Outstanding performances were also given at Level 6 to
The good news is that after x-rays, physical therapy, Siddarth Shanmugam, of Ledgewood, placing 2nd All
and plenty of rest, the vet says Sabrina has healed Around, Vinny Molinari, of Sparta earning a top Blue
100%. She’s good to go home now. Sabrina has been
Ribbon award at Level 4, and Julian Leaman, of
in our foster program and has settled into a regular, sta-
ble, home life very well. Please adopt her. Please visit Rockaway, receiving a Red Ribbon of excellence at Level
our website to see all of our adoptable dogs, to see our 4. Shadows Team on Saturday April 17 from 2-4pm. Ask
upcoming events, or to make a donation. Thank You. Any young men ages 5-12yrs who would like to take the questions, try new things, find out what its like to be part of
Eleventh Hour Rescue: (www.ehrdogs.org) “Shadow” challenge to see if you have strength, and speed, the NJ State Champions Gymnastics Team. Contact CS
are brave and daring- come join Coach Craig and his Gymnastics in Flanders at 973-347-2771.
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limony and child support obligations are almost months, searching only for another accounting position. He alimony obligation by $200.00 per week. The court indi-
always subject to review by the court. Individuals acknowledged that there were other positions for which he cated that in order to obtain a reduction in alimony based
who find themselves unable to pay support at the was qualified, but that he had limited his search to only upon current earnings, an individual who has "selected a
established level may make an application (known as a accounting jobs. The court said, "one cannot find himself new less lucrative career must establish that the benefits
motion) to the court. The court can reduce or terminate in, and choose to remain in, a position where he has dimin- derived from the career change substantially outweigh the
alimony. The court can also reduce child support, however ished or no earning capacity and expect to be relieved of or disadvantage to the supported spouse."
the court will not terminate child support because a child to be able to ignore the obligations of support to one's fam- In order to establish that loss of employment is not tem-
has a right to receive support from both parents. In order to ily." The court required that this individual broaden the porary, it is necessary for the person who is unemployed to
prevail on an application to reduce child support, the person fields in which he was seeking employment. establish significant attempts to find comparable employ-
filing the application has the burden of establishing a On the flip side, an individual cannot expect to have sup- ment. These efforts should include maintaining a list of
change in circumstances, which render him or her unable to port reduced if he or she loses their job and simply decides what jobs have been applied for as well as the outcome of
pay the existing support. to leave a prior field and enter a less lucrative one. In one the applications. Copies of job postings should also be
The first step in establishing changed circumstances is to case, a computer hardware specialist lost his position earn- kept, if available. If interviews were granted, a summary of
establish loss of employment. The court has found that ing $111,000 because of a work force reduction. He decid- the interview and the reason the job was not offered should
temporary unemployment is not a basis upon which support ed to move to Florida and accept a position earning $15,600 be included. In addition, if the job search has included
will be modified. Therefore, in order to be successful, the as a massage therapist. The court did not accept the change Internet search engines, each search engine should be listed
moving party must establish that the loss of employment is in careers and subsequent reduction in earnings. The court showing jobs applied for and the outcome of each one. If a
not a temporary one. Establishing that loss of employment did grant some relief though, indicating that the prevailing headhunter or similar service has been utilized, this infor-
is not temporary is very difficult, most often it is not that wages for a computer service technician was $60,000. mation should also be included. The crucial point is to
unemployed individuals cannot find alternative employ- Given the experience level of the unemployed person, the show the court that every possible avenue of employment
ment, but rather they cannot find employment in the same court imputed income and determined that support will be has been explored and that no jobs are available.
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qualified. The court will not modify support if there are earning a set amount and support will be established based can be reached at 973-398-7500 or nt@gruberbiz.law.
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ike most of us, I look forward to the weekends. try to keep it local bands,” Brady explains. “It changes all
Weekdays are busy with work, school, errands, and the time. We’ve had 60’s bands. Normally we have 70’s and
activities that culminate in the kitchen. By the time 80’s music.”
we’ve finished cleaning up from dinner, we’re already Community groups like the Rotary, Lioness and Lions
organizing for tomorrow. When the weekend arrives, it’s no Clubs, and the NJ Horsemen’s Association are frequent
wonder we’re looking for a change. Once in a while, we all patrons, as is the Black River Theater Group’s cast. “We’re
deserve to have a special dining experience, just to rejuve- their Sardi’s. If you want a little New York theater atmos-
nate our spirits. Recently, I visited The Lamplighter in phere, come here after a show. We stay open for them,” says
Chester for dinner. It was one of the most enjoyable Brady.
evenings I’ve had in a very long time. Upon entering the restaurant, we noticed a list of spe-
The Lamplighter is a family business. Bob Brady and his cials on the board. In addition to its extensive menu selec-
family opened The Lamplighter twenty-eight years ago. His tions, The Lamplighter offers a special themed menu during
two brothers, Gary and Ron, are the head chefs. His nephew the months of March and October. “In March,” Brady
, nieces, sister-in-law, and his son, Tom, are all a part of the explains, “We do all Irish food, and in October, we do
business. Brady notes that his parents still come by occa- German food.” The March menu includes favorites such as
sionally, too. Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, Fish & Chips, and of course,
When my friend and I arrived at the restaurant, we were Corned Beef and Cabbage. The October menu includes
greeted by Brady. “I used to be a chef,” Brady tells us, desserts like German Chocolate Cake, which remains a
“before I came out on the floor.” Later that evening, we dis- favorite all year. “We’ll still do it during the year if a cus-
covered what a gifted chef he still is. tomer requests it,” says Brady. “It’s pretty popular.” There
In addition to having a reputation for good food and a were some special desserts during March as well. “This
warm, friendly atmosphere, The Lamplighter is also a pop- month we had a Guinness Fruitcake ala Mode. The bread
ular destination for those looking for a night out on the
continued on page 28
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The Lamplighter...
continued from page 27 When we asked to see the wine list, we found it cocktail was equally impressive. Each large succulent
pudding was made with Jameson sauce.” was quite reasonably priced, with servings by the split, half shrimp was deliciously fresh, and beautifully arranged
In October, The Lamplighter offers German beer. “We bottle, or bottle, or simply by the glass. The choices includ- around a serving of fresh, tangy cocktail sauce with a lemon
always have Irish beer,” he adds with a smile. ed sparkling wines and champagnes, and wines from wedge.
Upon entering the restaurant, we were seated at a quiet California, New York State, Italy, and France. For our entrees, my companion ordered the Shrimp Fra
table in the larger dining room. With divisions for the pub, I already knew about the soup choices. Brady had Diavolo, a very spicy Italian specialty. “Fra diavolo” is
party room, and main dining areas, the décor is cozy, with a explained, “We always have French onion soup. That’s a Italian for “brother devil” and is so-named because of the
rustic elegance. Beamed ceilings and soft lighting comple- standard. But we always have a soup of the day.” Although generous amount of red pepper flakes used in its prepara-
ment the charming brick fireplace with its post and beam tempting, we opted to skip that course in order to save room tion. He asked if the chef could prepare a milder version.
mantel and frame. Each linen-covered table is candlelit and for other choices. Our server told us this was absolutely possible, that The
generously spaced apart, allowing diners ample room. When our server placed a bread basket on the table, Lamplighter is always happy to customize a dish to please
We came early on a Friday, hoping to dine at a relative- we were pleasantly surprised to see that, in addition to the their guests. As our host, Brady, had explained earlier, “We
ly quiet time. On the evening of my visit, I watched the din- soft, crusty Italian bread, which I learned was from Anthony cook to order and we can alter any dish. If we have the
ing area fill quickly. There were a few couples in the room & Sons Bakery in Denville, there were also slices of The ingredients, we can cook it.”
of varying ages, a family with young children (Quite well- Lamplighter’s authentic and delicious homemade Irish soda Jessica had recommended the Surf & Turf, so I chose
behaved, I’d like to add!), a group of grandparents sitting bread, a specialty only available during the month of this for my entrée. The filet mignon was perfectly grilled,
around a large table (Yes, I overheard them bragging about March. A few crisp sesame breadsticks were also included tender, juicy, and topped with sautéed mushrooms. The lob-
their grandchildren.), and a woman seated in a corner din- in our basket. ster tail was very tender and flavorful, and served on a split
ing alone with her laptop. I could see that The Lamplighter Our house salads consisted of fresh salad greens shell with three large beer batter onion rings, a golden slice
attracts a wide variety of patrons. with grated carrots and red onion. My companion ordered of garlic toast, and my choice of side, a serving of crisp-ten-
Our server, Jessica, was friendly and patient as she the bleu cheese dressing, and I asked for the balsamic vinai- der broccoli.
answered our questions and offered explanations about the grette. Everything was fresh, crisp, and tasty. Our appetiz- When Jessica asked if we were interested in dessert, I
menu. We chatted about the menu items and she confided ers arrived soon after. My friend had ordered the Clams recalled Brady saying, “We don’t have a dessert menu per
that their vodka sauce was especially good. “I like it a lot. Casino. Six half-shells filled with a savory breadcrumb se. We make our own desserts one at a time so everything is
In fact, all the girls get that quite frequently here.” mixture with bacon and peppers was delightful. My shrimp continued on page 29
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The Lamplighter...
continued from page 28 He explained that his mousse cake contains
fresh.” close to two pounds of semi-sweet choco-
I asked our server about the evening’s late.
dessert choices. She said there are certain “Someone once wanted me to make him
standards offered more frequently. “The the cheesecake commercially, but I didn’t
dessert menu sells out very quickly,” she want to do that,” he recalled. “So I told him
told us, “because they do make everything if he gave me his recipe for chocolate
fresh. It’s always changing, depending on mousse cake, I’d give him my cheesecake
the season.” That evening, Jessica suggest- recipe. So we swapped!”
ed the chocolate mousse cake and the My visit that evening to The
cheesecake. Lamplighter was memorable, and I learned
One bite of the chocolate mousse cake that dinner isn’t the only reason to treat
and I knew I was going to have to bring myself to a visit. Even the lunch menu is
family and friends here on another evening. distinctive. Their attention to detail makes
It was light, yet so rich and decadent that I their food exceptional. “We don’t use pre-
savored every bite blissfully. My friend had cooked corned beef for our Reubens,”
the cheesecake. When he told me it was the Brady told me. “We use a brisket, and cook
best cheesecake he ever had, I knew I need- it up here. I think it makes a world of differ-
ed a taste. He did not lie. ence.” It’s just another example of what
Our host stopped by at our table, and we makes this restaurant special. It’s those lit-
told him both desserts were amazing. It was tle details, the extra effort to do things right, and off premise catering, with a private process of constructing a new website. For
then that we discovered what an incredible that makes a world of difference. party room that holds seventy, although more information, give them a call at (908)
dessert chef Brady is. He surprised me The Lamplighter is located at 190 West they have accommodated parties of up to 879-4080.
again when he offered to share his recipes. Main Street in Chester. They offer both on one hundred fifty people. They are in the
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am so glad to be back and writing again. you will be fined and the IRS will take the the debt that will only go higher once the American they will do that with compas-
I was away for a while and a lot has hap- money directly from you. In fact he hired health care bill begins. VAT tax is used by sion as well.
pened to this country since then. Most of over 15,000 new IRS people already. many socialist countries. It adds a tax to You see the pattern here? A president
which is bad for anyone living here. It is a mess, it is wrong and if you were every stage of production and then a tax to was elected on hopes of change. We have
Since my last article the government is wondering why he has it set to start 4 years the consumer. One more lie. seen his change and it is not good change.
now a majority owner of the a major auto from now instead of next year it is because #4 The Obama team says this will be the All the changes put into place by this
manufacturer. Got its foot in the door to the it would be after the next Presidential elec- most transparent administration ever. He administration are changes that will destroy
health care industry. Became the largest tion. If it were enforced today he would not said and I quote from his website “My this once great nation. The inexperience of
employer in the country. Unemployment is win re-election. Lastly when this started Administration is committed to creating an a leader has been revealed. The lack of
at is highest in decades. The debt grew by 3 Harry Reid and Pelosi said we have to pass unprecedented level of openness in respect for our leader and this country has
times from where is was and now we are in a bill now because there are 3 million peo- Government. We will work together to been revealed. When people like Hugo
a deal with Russia to disarm 30% of our ple dying every year because of lack of ensure the public trust and establish a sys- Chavez and Fidel Castro endorse the poli-
Nuclear weapons. health care. So I guess it was ok to pass the tem of transparency, public participation, cies of Obama they cannot be good.
Sounds like real change to me. Only bill and have it kick in 4 years from now and collaboration. Openness will strengthen I am not sure what the supporters of
change for the worse. when according to their own words more our democracy and promote efficiency and Obama still see in this man. He cannot
#1 Let me start with the one that really than 12 million people would have died effectiveness in Government.” So he hold speak without having something written in
gets the liberals going? Health care reform. before the bill went into effect. health care meting behind closed doors and front of him. He lies outright and doesn’t
When the bill was passed over 70% of ALL #2 The Stimulus bill. Obama said last doesn’t allow CSPAN in. Cuts backroom seem to care. He does what he wants not
Americans (at least the ones that work) year if we do not pass this bill now unem- deals to get votes. Another Lie? You decide. what the will of the people he works for
were against the bill. The cost of the bill, the ployment would raise to 10%. So the bill #5 The Obama team said we need to bail wants.
increased premiums and the ultimate goal of passed and billions went out to save jobs. out the auto industry. GM and Chrysler took I am a firm believer that things in life
having the government run health care peo- Today we are close to 10% unemployment money. Ford the only true American car happened for a reason. Obama was elected
ple is what people are unhappy about to and rising. So I guess the urgency of pass- company did not. Another decision by for a reason. Based on what he has done in
name a few. ing this bill to save jobs actually just pushed Obama that we must bail them out now. The a little over a year I cannot see one find rea-
I believe that all Americans believe in us further in debt and was another lie. Just result. GM reports 4.3 billion loss for the son other than to think that we were meant
the need for health care reform it is just a another lie. last half of 2009 while Ford Motor Co post- to cursed as a nation with a president like
matter of how that reform is brought about. #3 The national debt. Obama has spent ed its first full-year profit in 2009 since Obama.
Instead of opening up competition in the more money than all the other Presidents 2005 and said it expects to stay profitable in I guess most people are feeling the same
insurance industry and allowing people to before him combined. Now the Liberals 2010. The government owns 60.1% of GM way I do now given his polling numbers.
purchase polices across state lines which who are still blaming everything on George and the unions 39% .Obama maybe free The same polling numbers the Democrats
would drive down costs for people like you W Bush will say it was his fault. Get over it market does work? used daily against Bush. The Rasmussen
and me they went in a whole different direc- already. This administration has been reck- #6 Now Obama is excited that he is sign- Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for
tion. Open competition, restrict lawsuits and less with spending and borrowing and has ing an agreement with Russia to disarm April 9th showed that 29% of the nation's
you will see a huge decrease in rates. In fact gotten us so far in debt that we will never 30% of our nuclear weapons. Sounds good voters Strongly Approve of the way that
anytime the government has less involve- get out of it. Worse is they are not through I guess. Especially to the Iranian and North Barack Obama is performing his role as
ment in anything it is a good thing and usu- spending. We now have a 12.5 trillion dol- Koreans who are building nuclear weapons President. That means that about 81% of
ally costs less. lar debt thanks to team Obama. How do we and made it clear they would attack us if we Americans believe he is not doing a good
So the bottom line is premiums have get out of this? attack them. See if they would have made job.
already gone up now for families because Last weeks USA Today had an article that statement if Bush was still president. In I what to know who the 29% are so I can
the new rules do not kick in for another 4 about the Value Added Tax (VAT) being fact the administration said it is good to lead sell them the Brooklyn Bridge!
years and the insurance companies want considered by the administration. First they by example so countries like Iran will see Comments? Email listentoluigi@gmail.
their premiums to be higher now for a high- tell us that the money for the new health we are compassionate and caring. I’m sure com
er average later. Obama will enforce this care will covered from saving on Medicare
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The Edisons Had the World Invited To Their House in West Orange NJ –
It’s Not Too Late To Be A Guest There Too
By Michele Guttenberger Edison was ecstatic over the Glenmont estate purchase. His entering the dining room at any moment. You can also tour
W
est Orange NJ became one of the cultural quote - ''When I entered this I was paralyzed. To think that the green houses and the garage which houses the electric
exchange epicenters for the modern 20th it was possible to buy a place like this, which a man with cars. The electric car was their advocated power of choice
Century due to the business savvy of a young taste for art and a talent for decoration had put years of (they were “Green” 100 years before the word was even
bride who called herself not a housewife but a “Home enthusiastic study and effort into -- too enthusiastic, in fact coined) the Edison’s drove their gas free automobile often
Executive”. Mina Miller had a great understanding of the -- the idea fairly turned my head and I snapped it up. It is a and everywhere to promote the Edison battery business.
inventor mind since she was the daughter of a successful great deal too nice for me, but it isn't half nice enough for But best of all, somewhere in Mina’s garden book is a note
millionaire inventor. By the time the bright and beautiful my little wife here.'' from her man that says "Mina Miller Edison is the sweetest
young Mina met Thomas Edison, his name was already a Mina knew her husband’s world was too busy to venture little woman who ever bestowed love on a miserable home-
household word. Fatefully, he became an eligible bachelor far from the lab just 1 mile away. But, she also knew the ly good for nothing male”. Mina must have loved her wed-
and widower of 3 young children in 1884. Edison fell world clamored to see her preoccupied celebrity husband. ding gift. She stayed after all her stepchildren and 3 of her
madly in love with the intuitive young Mina Miller. They So she opened up the 30 seat dining room to invite dinner own children had long flown the nest until her final days.
married on February 24, 1886. He was 39 and she was 20 guests that ranged from the Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, They both are buried side by side on the estate grounds.
years old. He gave her an outstanding wedding gift - a Charles Lindbergh, Helen Keller and the King of Siam. The Glenmont is also part of the National Parks Service.
beautiful Jersey countryside estate called Glenmont. It is The home was more of a conference center than a family and still part of Llewellyn Park‘s private neighborhood. To
nestled in the exclusive gated Llewellyn Park section of residence since they extensively entertained their illustrious visit Glenmont you must purchase separate tickets at the
West Orange. Glenmont is a 29-room Queen Anne-style guests. Edison too often did not make it home to bed after museum’s main visitor station and be assigned a time and
home resting on 15 acres of land and only one mile from his long hours of lab work. Mina gave up waiting and car pass. The Glenmont estate is open Friday through
Edison’s labs and factories which is now the Edison instead installed a bed in the factory library. Not appreciat- Sunday from 11:45 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Museum. ed for her care giving nature by her husband, she found ful- The Edison Museum. Open Wednesday through
The Wizard of Menlo Park knew when to snap up a good fillment in feeding the birds expending 50 lbs of birdseed Sunday. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm. Regular Entry Fee is
deal. The 1886 wedding gift to his bride (he affectionately each week for her Glenmont feathered friends. $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit
called Billie) was selling at a bargain-basement price of Today you can see the Edison home just the way it was website for more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/
$125,000 less than half the price it sold for only a few years with all its authentic personal furnishings. The museum index.htm
prior. The former owner Henry C. Pedder was forced to curators see to it that the home is as inviting to guests as it
relinquish his assets due to an embezzlement conviction. was when the Edison’s lived there. It is easy to image them
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