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Pictured are Mrs. Gayle Dierks, Principal with Gabrielle and Nicholas Jara, Alyssa and Dylan Jersey Success Realty wins the Mount Olive boys Pro Championship for the 2010 season. The team
Mathura worked hard and had a great season with a record of 12 - 0 for the season. Top row, Manager Bob
Shannon, Assistant, John Depack. 2nd row, Anthony Depack, Phil Regina, Justin Warren and Bobby
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rs. Dierks presented each CMS will last a lifetime! Shannon. Bottom row, Matt Inglese, Tom Daly and Conner Lawrence.
Reader with a Gold Medal. A special thanks to Ms. Almira
Halilovic, PNC Vice President Branch
Hundreds of students have met the chal- Manager at the Mt. Olive Branch for donat-
Mt. Olive Exercise Biggest Loser
lenge of reading 800 minutes during the
fabulous at-home reading initiative. The
ing the Gold Medals. Another Thank You to
our Guest Speaker John Kazmierski,
Winner Announced
students are developing reading habits that Champion Go Cart Racer. By Cheryl Conway 11 weeks as well as eight inches, which
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otivation - to keep exercising and included three inches off her waist, four
eating healthy- that is the prize inches off her hips and one-inch off her
Pre-Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast won by Ingrid Gales as well as the
other contestants of the Mt. Olive Exercise
chest.
“I think she worked diligently and care-
T
he Knights of Columbus, Council This is no ordinary pancake breakfast! Biggest Loser Contest. fully to achieve a good healthy weight loss
5410, Blessed Mother Seton, The breakfast will include: Pancakes, Gales, of Budd Lake, is the first place goal,” says exercise instructor Laura Hars.
Flanders, New Jersey, is sponsoring a French toast, Eggs any style, fresh breakfast winner of the contest held from Jan. 9 “It took a lot of dedication. I am very
Spring Pre-Mother’s Day ‘all you can eat’ Sausage, Donuts, Muffins, Coffee (Reg. through March 27 by losing the highest per- impressed with the number of times she was
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday May 2, and Decaf), Tea, Milk, Hot Chocolate and centage of total body weight and inches. able to get to class with her hectic sched-
2010, from 7:30AM to12 Noon. The loca- Orange juice. Donation: Adults $6.50, chil- The three-month contest was sponsored ule.”
tion is the Council Hall, 3 Schmidt Lane, dren 6 thru 12 $4.00, 5 and younger are through the Mt. Olive Recreation exercise Other contestants lost between four to 11
Flanders, NJ; across the railroad tracks free. program with classes held mostly at the pounds during the Biggest Loser Contest,
from the Flanders Fire Company, off Main Proceeds used for charitable causes. Senior Center. says Hars, contest coordinator. Losing one
Street. Gales lost a total of 12 pounds during the continued on page 26
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Cub Scouts Spring Into Action
S
pring Into Action” is the April activity- These environmental stewardship activities
based theme for our local Cub Scouts. will enable our youth to explore, discover,
April is a good time to spring into action understand and appreciate the appropriate uses
with free outdoor activities, such as a visit and of our natural resources.
discussion with a naturalist at a N.J. state park, Pre-registration is required for a half day or
monitor bluebird nesting boxes and focus on full day, weather permitting learning experi-
completing the requirements of the Cub Scout ence. For more information, contact Jim
Wildlife Conservation belt loop and pin. This Newquist, resource interpretive specialist at
free program will be offered from April (973) 584-4576 or email Papanuke@
through September at the Stephens State Park verizon.net.
in Hackettstown, N.J. Additional field trip information about a
Scout leaders can refer to the Wildlife Cub Scout Wildlife Conservation field trip to
Conservation Workbook that is available on- the LAKOTA Wolf Preservation in Columbia
line at http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php is available from Jim Stein at (908) 496-9244
/Template:Cub_Scout_Monthly_Themes/2010 or email at JimLakotawolf.com.
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RE/MAX Heritage Properties
Welcomes Deborah (Debbie) Gasikowski
to their Team of Professionals!
the real estate industry since Homeowners Group since
1986. Known to her clients 1987, developed and man-
as caring and dedicated, aged the neighborhood
Debbie offers a tremendous Women’s Club and was
wealth of knowledge to President of the Flanders
both Sellers and Buyers, Valley Swim Team from
alike. 1989-1998.
In 1991, she obtained her RE/MAX of New Jersey
Certified Residential has been ranked the number
Marketing and Relocation one real estate company in
Specialist (CRMM) certifi- both volume sold and units
cation and in 2003 obtained sold for 2009 and RE/MAX
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E/MAX Heritage her Lifetime membership in is also honored to be the
Properties, located the Circle of Excellence company that sells more
at 293 Route 206 Distinguished Sales Club. real estate than any other
North in the A&P shopping A member of RE/MAX company in the world!
Center in Mount Olive is International President’s For local or global real
pleased to announce that Club since 2004, Debbie estate information, or to
Debbie Gasikowski has has also earned distin- find out what your home
joined their team of profes- guished Production Awards might be worth, contact
sionals. A resident of Mount throughout her career. Debbie at 973-927-0700 or
Olive, Debbie has a history Debbie has also coordi- by email at
of outstanding success in nated her neighborhood dhideout1@yahoo.com.
K
iddie Academy of Mount Olive is a ing requirements. Parents seeking care and
preschool and child care center that education for their young children can use
has recently been awarded the national accreditation as a means of locat-
National Early Childhood Program ing the highest quality programs.
Accreditation (NECPA). This nationally As an NECPA accredited program,
recognized accreditation follows a rigorous Kiddie Academy of Mount Olive has main-
process of self-study, surveys of parents tained its place among a select group of
and staff, verification by early early childhood education centers nation-
childhood/child care professionals, and a wide distinguished by their quality, their
final review by the NECPA Board of commitment to young children, and their
Commissioners. The accreditation is valid dedication to excellence.
for three years, after which the program “I am very proud to have the best teach-
must complete the process again in order to ers in the field working at Kiddie Academy
maintain its accredited status. of Mount Olive,” said Barbara Timpani,
During the accreditation process all Academy Director. An Open House is
areas of the school’s program are scruti- scheduled on May 1, 2010 from 10 am until
nized including administration, staff devel- 12 pm. The director and Marisa Tarsitano,
opment and the working environment, the the Kindergarten teacher, will be available
developmental program, outdoor and at this time to share information about the
indoor environments, health and safety, and school and programs.
parent and community relations. Kiddie Academy of Mount Olive is
NECPA Accreditation is reserved for located at 101 US Highway 206, in
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Diamond Mountain district of the Napa For the past 47 years, local, regional and
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ies both domestically and international- their estate vineyard in 1996. About by the United States Handball Association.
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continued from page 13 Find that perfect, gently-used dress for
bus trip to NYC and visit gourmet and proms and other special events.
specialty shops in Little Italy and Centenary College, Joseph R. Ferry
Chinatown. To register for trip, please Music and Arts Building (3rd Fl), 400
visit www.mountolivetownship.com Jefferson, Hackettstown, NJ. Open to
/recreation.html. Rockaway Town public; 5 pm to 8 pm; (908) 852-1400,
Square Mall (lot 36), 301 Mt. Hope Ave, ext. 4352 or centenarybc@yahoo.com.
Rockaway, NJ. Open to public; bus Cabaret — Community Theatre, 100
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ple can effectively deal with grief and & gifts, and MORE! Leon & Toby
loss. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus,
21 Normandy Heights Road, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange,
Morristown, NJ. Open to public; 7:45 NJ. Open to public; 9 am to 3 pm; 973-
pm; nominal donation requested; (973) 530-3468.
994-1143. Springfest 2010 (Apr 30 to May 2) —In
SBDC Second Annual Job Fair — its 18th year, SpringFest draws tens of
Attendees will have the opportunity for thousands of visitors each year and
a formal resume review, networking offers an ideal place for businesses and
and career counseling. Meadow Wood non-profit organizations to showcase
Manor, 461 State Route 10, Randolph, products and services. A fun event for
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(973) 402-6400, employment@parsippa- rides, carnival games, food, giveaways,
nychamber.org or www.employ- entertainment, exhibits, demonstra-
mentoutreach.org. tions and more. Mountain Avenue and
Friday, Apr 30 Route 57 (Next to Applebees),
%HFFD V Closet Dress Open House — continued on page 17
H
ave you planned your local Earth that will help you on your path to going
Day activities yet? How about a green, such as organic personal care, per-
community get-together at Flanders fume, baby and cleaning products as well as
Park to meet your neighbors, collect litter, righteous reusables. Her eco-chic home
and be a shining example to our children – parties are educational and topics include:
raising their awareness of the importance of How to Read Labels, Go Green Save Green,
keeping our communities and our world Green Baby Care or Righteous Reusables
trash free? Your neighbor Corey Meiringer and a new Spa Party. Charitable giving is
of www.GreenerGardenState.com, a also a part of her mission at Greener Garden
Chartreuse consultant, will meet you at State; she will give your organization its
Flanders Park on Sunday, April 25th at own web page to fundraise, helping to raise
11AM to help you make a difference. Bring money (up to 20% back on purchases) for
your own plastic gloves, Mt. Olive your important cause.
Township will provide garbage bags, and Corey is concerned that consumers are
we will collect litter and organize a plan to constantly subjected to “Green Washing”
keep our park tidy year-round. marketing, when companies give the false
As a scuba diver, Corey was shocked to impression that their product is a “greener”
learn that portions of our oceans contain choice, when in fact it is not. Consumers
more plastic than plankton; this was the need to be aware that marketing terms
“eye opener” that changed her life, and set including Organic, Natural,
her on the path to help others to reduce the Hypoallergenic, Cruelty Free, Non-toxic,
waste and plastics in their homes. “In Mt. Fragrance-Free, Biodegradable, Fair Labor/
Olive we recycle plastics stamped with a ‘1’ Sweatshop-Free are not legal definitions,
and ‘2’,, But I have decided to collect ‘5’ nor are they monitored by any certifying
containers such as yogurt, ‘take out’ con- agency.
tainers etc. from acquaintances and cus- What toxins may be lurking in the prod-
tomers to recycle them at Whole Foods in ucts that your family is using every day?
Madison; it saddens me to add plastic waste Corey works “to raise awareness of the tox-
to our landfills that can be recycled.” says ins in personal care and cleaning products; I
Corey. urge every consumer to read the valuable
Corey, in her capacity as Chartreuse con- information under the Resource Center tab
sultant, offers a selective array of products continued on page 21
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H
ave a picture taken of your beloved Not only will you be able to take a print
pet and in doing so you will help with you from the session, but you can
the homeless dogs and cats in the order prints from your pet’s entire photo
area. session at www.patricianphoto.com in any
Patti Banks of Patrician Photography, a size and quantity. These are gorgeous
successful portrait, sports and events photo glossy prints that you can frame and hang
company will be taking photos of your on the wall or keep in your photo archives.
pet(s) to benefit PAL on May 23, 2010 from All proceeds benefit the Pet Adoption
2:00pm to 5:00pm. at the Ecumenical League.
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A
t this time, fans are looking forward to what will ing the 2008-2009 season as the weight throw at the Empire 8 junior for the Farleigh Dickinson
take place on the baseball, softball and lacrosse well. DiColo’s career record Championships in Rochester, New York. University (Florham campus) men’s swim-
fields, on the tennis courts, on the track and in the at TCNJ was 110-31. Kraemer placed sixth for the Ducks in the ming program for the 2009-2010 season.
field, etc. for their favorite high school sports programs Ben Goodyear participat- event. FDU won three meets this past winter.
during these spring months. But, let’s not forget about the ed as a sophomore last win-
considerable achievement’s of student-athlete’s who are ter for the Montclair State
competed in collegiate athletics this past winter. You may University men’s swimming
remember many of these names who are continuing their and diving squad. Goodyear
education and athletic endeavors at the next level right here had his team’s second best
in the Garden State from their high school days, which time in 2009-2010 in both
weren’t all that long ago. the 1,650 free and the 200
Please note that these are young people who attended breaststroke. He had his
Mount Olive High School. teams fourth fastest time in
Whether they are mentioned below or not, congratula- the 200 and 50 backstroke
tions to all of those young women and men who have decid- events as well as the 1,000
ed to focus on their academics and athletic venture in col- free competition. Montclair
lege. Here’s an alphabetical order look at some of those had an overall meet record
young people working in the classroom and in the realm of of 6-5 this past season.
sports: Andrew Kraemer com-
Matt Altman was a freshman on the roster for the peted as a freshman for the
Ramapo College (Mahwah) men’s swimming team during Steven’s Institute of
the winter season. Altman’s best time for the Roadrunners Technology’s (Hoboken)
in the 50 freestyle was 23.68 and in the 100 free, his best men’s indoor track and field
mark during the 2009-2010 season was 55.22. team during the winter sea-
Dan DiColo was a graduate student on The College of
New Jersey’s (Ewing) wrestling team this past season.
DiColo, a 157-pound competitor, finished his season with
an overall record of 31-4, including six pins, and he was 19-
1 in dual meet competitions. The Lions finished 17-4 as a
team in dual meets. DiColo, who suffered an injury during
the season, was named to the National Wrestling Coaches
Association (NWCA) Division III Scholar All-America
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evaluate each personal care product that touches the fami- California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Berkeley National
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want my children to grow up with that in mind” says Corey.
S
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ize or participate in the April 25th 11am event at Flanders this little cutie-pie will put you under her spell
Park forever. Sabrina is a 3 year old Corgi mix who
Visit Corey’s website at www.GreenerGardenState.com was found homeless in New York City. Unfortunately,
for toxin-free personal care products she had been abused, and suffered a broken pelvis.
To book a date for a Chartreuse party, to arrange drop- The good news is that after x-rays, physical therapy,
off of #5 plastics, to participate in the launch of Mt. Olive and plenty of rest, the vet says Sabrina has healed
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months last year. In a mission to raise hope The theme of this year’s Cheerios box is
and funds for the hungry and to increase “Leading the Way to End Hunger” and fea- Evening Hours Available • Call 908.850.6161
awareness of the issue of hunger, 43 tures the store associates on a path toward We are a Debt Relief Agency and can help you file for Bankruptcy Relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Act
ShopRite stores participated in a six week raising funds, growing awareness, feeding
contest during September National Hunger families and ending hunger in a field of Mention This Ad & Receive A $25.00 Discount
Awareness Month, sponsored by ShopRite hope.
and General Mills. . “We are so thankful to ShopRite associ-
Through their commitment, ShopRite ates for their dedication to help those in
associates raised nearly $500,000.00 their community who struggle with the
towards fighting hunger in their local com- issue of hunger,” said Christine Magyarits,
munities. To recognize this dedication and spokesperson for ShopRite Partners In
effort, 86 ShopRite associates, selected by Caring. “It is truly remarkable how the
their peers, will represent their stores on a involvement in our hunger-fighting activi-
special-edition Cheerios box. The com- ties grows every year, increasing the money
memorative boxes will be available exclu- raised for people in need. We are grateful to
sively at ShopRite stores in March. In addi- the leadership of our store associates and
tion, each store was awarded $1,000.00 to the support of General Mills, who make this
donate to a hunger charity of its choice. all possible."
Among this year’s winning stores was The $500,000.00 raised was a result of
the ShopRite of Netcong, which selected offering $1.00 donation cards to customers
Diane Critchley of Long Valley and Gayle at checkout, constructing displays to bring
Takacs of Flanders to be honored on awareness to the issue of hunger and hold-
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he Mount Olive Area Chamber of meeting will provide area businesses with a
round, community-based, hunger-fighting women's shelters, senior citizen programs,
Commerce will hold is regular forum that will create an opportunity to
initiative that works with more than 50 food drug rehab centers, programs for the men-
industry manufacturers to provide $2 mil- tally and physically disabled, after-school monthly meeting on April 20 and on share and promote your business to a large
lion annually to qualified charitable agen- programs and other organizations that aid April 21 will launch a new morning net- group of interested individuals.
cies in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, those in need. The ShopRite Partners In working event that will run every month in “The Marketing in the Morning network-
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Caring Fund was established in 2002 as a various locations. ing events are intended as a way for busi-
Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1999, component fund of the Community The April meeting will be held at the Mt ness people to get together on a regular
ShopRite Partners In Caring has donated Foundation of New Jersey to accept private Olive Senior Center, featured as an open basis to exchange ideas and business cards
$22 million to more than 1,500 charities. donations that help fund its charitable networking event that is sponsored by within a time frame that is convenient for
ShopRite Partners In Caring supports emer- endeavors. For more information or to learn Sam’s Club, from 6-7 p.m. Then, from 7- everyone,” said Jeff Stadelman, president of
gency food pantries, soup kitchens, home- how you can help, please visit 8:30 p.m. there will be an opportunity for the chamber.
less shelters, child care centers, battered www.shopritepartnersincaring.org the public to meet their elected officials. Please call 973-691-0109 to register for
This is a FREE meeting and is open to all the April 21 event at Paragon Village.
business people and the public at-large. For further information about the cham-
Additionally, the chamber is now offer- ber and what it can do for you and your
ing Marketing in the Morning, a free net- business, visit www.mtolivechambernj.
working event to be held the 3rd Wednesday com.
of each month, from 7-8 p.m. This monthly
F
landers Boy Scout Troop 156 is household items and assorted office furni-
scheduled to hold several yard sales ture. Candy Bars will be sold at this time
on the following dates in May: also. The funds will help to offset a camp-
Saturday, May 1; Sunday, May 2; and ing trip to Canada and other future camping
Saturday, May 15. Each sales event will be trips, as well as equipment for Flanders Boy
held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1 Corvair Scout Troop 156. For information and/or
Court, Flanders, NJ. There will be assorted directions, please call 973-584-4787.
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he Hopatcong com- will begin at the Hopatcong word…..Jordan was on her stay off of her leg since
munity is running to High School track parking way home from the AAU December, using crutches
raise funds for a local area at 9 a.m., continue Junior National Cross or a wheelchair. “They
12-year old girl fighting through rolling hills and flat Country Championship in (doctors) told her if she
cancer. sections of rural Hopatcong Disney World in early Dec. breaks it they’d have to
Run for Jordan – a 5K and end on the school track. last year when she noticed amputate it,” says Yaros.
Run Fundraiser - is set for Mile splits and water near that her right leg was “It’s been a long winter,”
Sunday, June 13, to provide the half way point and fin- swollen. Yaros describes. Strickened
financial support to the ish line will be provided. “We had a lay over in with fevers and a lung
Yaros family of Hopatcong. A mile-fun run will also Georgia and she noticed her infection from the chemo,
The Yaros’ are facing be open for participants leg was swollen,” describes Jordan has spent many days
absorbing medical bills who prefer to run/walk a Yaros. The next day, she and weeks at Sloan
after one of their own was mile around the high school took her daughter for a MRI Memorial Kettering Cancer
recently diagnosed with a track. Giveaways, DJ, raf- and was diagnosed with Center in NY. On an aver-
rare bone cancer. fles and goodies will also be Ewing’s Sarcoma. age day for chemo, Yaros
Jordan Yaros, a seventh provided. Prizes will be “I knew when I went for would leave her house at 6
grader and track star at the awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd the MRI,” says Scantlebury, a.m. and not return until 8
Hopatcong Middle School, place runners of the 5K. that something was wrong. p.m.
was diagnosed with For Hopatcong students “You know when you just “It was tough; it’s still
Ewing’s Sarcoma in Dec. who participate, free home- know there is something tough. She’s (Jordan) tough.
2009. Ewing’s Sarcoma is a work passes will be granted wrong. I just knew; it’s your I don’t know too many peo-
rare bone cancer that affects to those who turn in their worst fear. The worst thing ple who can do what she’s
mainly older children and race number to their school. someone could tell you is doing.”
young teens. Considered the All contestants will your kid has cancer.” Jordan underwent a 10-
second most common bone receive a shirt that says Jordan’s cancer is not 12 hour surgery on April 8
“Run for Jordan” with high- hereditary, nor is there any- to remove the tumor in the Jordan Yaros
cancer in children, it
accounts for only one per- est sponsors advertised on thing that she did that femur. Surgeons removed
cent of all childhood can- the back of the shirts. caused it, explains her her fiblia, the smaller bone Hopatcong track team. and competitive.”
cers. In addition to mom. “Two cells hit each in the lower portion of the Following the eight weeks Jordan’s advice for other
Community members runners/walkers, organizers other,” she explains. “They leg, and graphed it into her of cross country in the fall children with cancer is to
could not have picked a are also seeking financial collided and didn’t get femur bone. 2009, the Hopatcong team “Stay positive- don’t think
more fitting fundraiser for donations and sponsors to along.” Although the tumor has attended the NJ state meet, of the past. Think of what’s
Jordan- a runner for the support the event. While cancer does not been removed, Jordan faces followed by the regional at the end and how you are
Hopatcong Hawks Track All proceeds will go the run in Jordan’s family, several more rounds of meet in order to qualify for going to be better.”
Program for the past five Yaros family to help offset Yaros is no stranger to the aggressive chemotherapy to nationals. Jordan was one In the meantime, Jordan
years since she was eight medical bills from Jordan’s disease. fight the cancer. of 11 runners of various says her focus is “to do well
years old. Last year, as a 6th illness. She has worked at the “The cancer did not ages in the area to compete in school, beat this thing
grader, Jordan ran a 5:45 Although insurance cov- Saint Claire’s Hospital reg- affect her hip like they against other teams and get better.” She hopes
mile and was one of the top ers a portion of the medical istrar for the past 20 years to thought it might,” says throughout the country at to be at the finish line dur-
cross country youth runners expenses “It is very finan- report to NJ all stage can- Scantlebury. “The surgery nationals last December, ing the 5K fundraiser.
in NJ. cially draining on their fam- cers. There are 400 cases a was very long and she is in according to Dave Barnish, For race applications,
“It is a real big caring ily,” explains Scantlebury. year in the United States of a lot of pain, but they said it head coach of the stop by any Hopatcong
community in Hopatcong,” Julie Yaros, Jordan’s children diagnosed with the was successful! She will Hopatcong Hawks Track school office, the
says Willa Scantlebury, mother, is so overwhelmed Ewing family of tumors. continue with chemo thru Club for the past nine years. Hopatcong Civic Center or
public relations coordinator by the outpouring and car- Early diagnosis and summer and with therapy “She’s always happy,” grab one from a local store.
for the run and family friend ing in her community. treatment is important. If on her leg. We can all hope says Barnish. “She always Applications are also avail-
of the Yaros’. “She’s a big She and her husband found early enough, for a near complete recov- does the work, never com- able online at
runner,” says Scantlebury. Michael plan to use the Ewing's Sarcoma can be ery by the end of summer! plains. She did a lot of run- www.active.com.
“We got to do something for money towards hospital treated before it spreads to But it's still a long way ning on her own. Very com- Registration will be held
her; medical bills are bills. Unsure exactly what multiple organs. Ewing away and chemo certainly petitive…hated to lose. She from 7:30 - 8:55 a.m. on
absorbing. The town is real- the insurance will cover, she tumors that grow in the takes a toll on her.” would get very upset if she Sunday, June 13. Cost is
ly going to come together says it may cover 50 to 70 bone are typically found in Jordan, who has been out lost or didn’t do her best. $25 per individual; $75 per
for this.” percent. Surgery, alone, to the long bones of the legs of school since Christmas She loves to run. family. Donations are also
About 12 volunteers remove the tumor will cost (as in Jordan’s case) or tutoring at home, has “She was one of the top being accepted. Make
have been meeting monthly more than $200,000. arms, or bones in the chest, remained strong and hopes runners in her age group,” checks payable to Lake
to coordinate the event. “People are coming out trunk, pelvis, back, or head. to be able to run again. continues Barnish. “She is Hopatcong Elks 782/Run
Details such as location, from all over,” says Yaros. Jordan’s tumor is high up Her greatest run was in one of the top runners in the for Jordan. Mail checks and
crowd control, road blocks “At first I was just sur- in the femur bone of her June 2009 during the Merry state of NJ.” registration to: Lori
and t-shirt sales all come prised. To me it happens to right leg. In order to save Heart Race in Roxbury Beside track, Jordan also Sanchez c/o Run for Jordan,
into play with a fundraiser other people. All the people her leg, shrink the tumor when she ran a 5k in 21.19 played point guard on the 9 Louis Drive, Stanhope,
of this magnitude, explains who want to help us… peo- and stop the spread of the seconds, she says. Long dis- Hopatcong girls travel bas- NJ 07874. All proceeds
Scantlebury. ple are just concerned for disease, Jordan underwent tance is her specialty, along ketball team before the will benefit the Yaros fami-
The race, rain or shine, is her and for us. The day we four cycles of chemothera- with some sprints. tumor was detected. ly.
open to all ages and walkers got the word, there was food py since December before Jordan ran spring track “Being an athlete helps,” For additional informa-
are welcome. The 5k, at our door.” surgery earlier this month. and cross country for the realizes Jordan. “I’m strong tion, call 973-362-8006
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important because “women our age are
Biggest Loser... continued from front page more at risk of heart disease.”
Gales’ goal “is to continue healthy
pound per week is healthy and safe. “When Gales is surprised at her weight loss and lifestyle changes” so she can reduce her
you lose a pound a week, you’ll maintain how great she feels. cholesterol and high blood pressure and be
it,” explains Hars. “I am amazed that in such a short time taken off her daily medication. She says she
The first biggest loser contest held the exercise program had such an effect on intends to “increase my exercise routine and
through the recreation exercise program, me, especially the inches. I am just sur- continue to move toward a healthy weight.”
Hars may have another one later in the year. prised that I did get the results I’ve received Losing an additional 40 to 50 pounds would
She decided it was a good way to make in such a short time. What she [Hars] be ideal, she says.
“people realize you can’t just exercise to does…it works! Gales attributes her success to Hars’
lose weight.” “My belly fat just started melting off of exercise program and eating a low-carbohy-
Contestants were encouraged to attend me,” says Gales, who adds that she has drate diet. She has been introducing more
diet meetings and follow a healthy diet. dropped two pants sizes. fruits and vegetables to her diet, especially
“They can’t just exercise and eat the wrong Gales recently weighed herself since the through juicing
things,” says Hars. “I’ve been running the contest ended and has lost a total of 19 “Diet modification and exercise are
program for years; it’s successful but people pounds. She attributes the jump in more key,” says Gales. But not just any exercise
get frustrated when they don’t lose weight. weight loss to continued exercise as well as program. Ingrid Gales
They need to do a diet along with the exer- her monthly cycle which can vary from “The instructor is very motivating to
cise program.” extra water weight. me,” adds Gales. “She takes a personal encouraged by class member Denise
Kathy Morris of Budd Lake, a student of “I have more energy; I’m resting better. interest. I like the enthusiasm of the instruc- Washington of Flanders who lost 75 pounds
Hars’ class for seven years, was the second Overall, I feel really good.” Gales has been tor and the professionalism. She switches while attending Hars’ class for two years.
runner-up losing 11 pounds during the con- on medication for hypertension for the past the exercise routines, modifies different “Someone else will hopefully be
test. She says she was pleased with the con- four years and has had high cholesterol. areas, and that has helped me. She looks at encouraged” by my success, she says.
test because of the “accountability- by hav- Since exercising, her cholesterol has the total impact of toning and exercising the “Hopefully someone will read this story and
ing weekly weigh-ins and logging all that I dropped 30 points, she says. entire body.” be encouraged. This exercise program is
take in, it kept me on track.” Although walking is an important form Hars adds, “What’s different about our unlike any other in the area. The program
Gales, meanwhile, is thrilled by her of exercise which Gales had been doing program is I provide personal attention. I can meet the needs of a person beginning a
accomplishment. before joining her class, Hars explains the know what their weight goals are. In a gym, program and those involved in an active
“I am ecstatic,” says Gales. “I am now importance of weight training and varying there are several instructors who do not exercise program. I was just trying to get
more encouraged and determined that exer- exercise routines. know everyone and their needs…if they myself into shape”… who would think I’d
cise has to be a healthy lifestyle change.” “We try to have a good variety of class- wear a knee brace or have tendonitis in their become the Biggest Loser winner in Mt.
Before enrolling in Hars’ class in es to work different muscles,” says Hars. elbow. Olive.
January 2010, Gales was in a walking pro- “You want to work your body, challenge “It’s a small class size; it’s a more per- For more information on the Mt. Olive
gram at work. For 18 months, she and other your muscles. You want to vary your exer- sonal type setting,” explains Hars. exercise program, call 973-347-6886 or
co-workers would walk about two hours a cise routine to achieve optimum results. Gales also credits “the camaraderie of 973-903-0453. Classes are $45 per month.
day, weather permitting, during lunch and Women over 40 should weight train” those attending” the class with her. “The A three-month summer special will be
after work. because of their risk of osteoporosis and common goal of the group is healthy offered in May.
But after joining the exercise program, loss of bone density. Cardio is equally lifestyle changes.” She was especially
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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
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continued from page 29 “Someone once wanted me to make him
our own desserts one at a time so everything the cheesecake commercially, but I didn’t
is fresh.” want to do that,” he recalled. “So I told him
I asked our server about the evening’s if he gave me his recipe for chocolate
dessert choices. She said there are certain mousse cake, I’d give him my cheesecake
standards offered more frequently. “The recipe. So we swapped!”
dessert menu sells out very quickly,” she My visit that evening to The
told us, “because they do make everything Lamplighter was memorable, and I learned
fresh. It’s always changing, depending on that dinner isn’t the only reason to treat
the season.” That evening, Jessica suggest- myself to a visit. Even the lunch menu is
ed the chocolate mousse cake and the distinctive. Their attention to detail makes
cheesecake. their food exceptional. “We don’t use pre-
One bite of the chocolate mousse cake cooked corned beef for our Reubens,”
and I knew I was going to have to bring Brady told me. “We use a brisket, and cook
family and friends here on another evening. it up here. I think it makes a world of differ-
It was light, yet so rich and decadent that I ence.” It’s just another example of what
savored every bite blissfully. My friend had makes this restaurant special. It’s those lit-
the cheesecake. When he told me it was the tle details, the extra effort to do things right,
best cheesecake he ever had, I knew I need- that makes a world of difference.
ed a taste. He did not lie. The Lamplighter is located at 190 West
Our host stopped by at our table, and we Main Street in Chester. They offer both on
told him both desserts were amazing. It was and off premise catering, with a private
then that we discovered what an incredible party room that holds seventy, although
dessert chef Brady is. He surprised me they have accommodated parties of up to
again when he offered to share his recipes. one hundred fifty people. They are in the
He explained that his mousse cake contains process of constructing a new website. For
close to two pounds of semi-sweet choco- more information, give them a call at (908)
late. 879-4080.
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ith the beautiful weather under- For a client who goes out of town, a pet
way, there is no reason why pets care provider will visit the pet(s) three times
need to stay indoors while owners daily to feed and provide exercise. Other
are working or out most of the day. tasks will also be provided upon request
Hooves, Paws, Tails & Claws (HPTC) – such as bringing in mail and newspapers,
professional dog walking and pet sitting putting out garbage, plant watering and
service- in Independence Township makes light pool maintenance.
house calls to walk dogs or take care of pets Customers will be happy with HPTC Pet
daily. Established in April 2005, the compa- Care because of its five experienced pet
ny is celebrating its five-year anniversary care providers. Besides being pet owners,
this month. they are each pet first-aid and CPR certi-
“Exercise is always a great thing,” says fied. They are also capable of dosing med-
Jan Quodomine, owner of HPTC Pet Care. ications to any pet.
“It relieves the dog of boredom.” “I’ve always liked animals,” says
And for travelers – whether for business Quodomine who has a bachelor’s degree in
or pleasure- there is no need to disrupt a animal science. Throughout the years, she
pet’s routine by placing them into a board- and her husband have owned dogs, cats,
ing facility. HPTC Pet Care provides pet sit- horses, sheep, a goat, many chickens, par-
ting for all types of animals such as dogs, rots, rabbits, ducks, anoles and a few cattle.
cats, horses, birds and farm animals. Quodomine has worked as a breeding farm
“They are much more comfortable at assistant at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in
home,” says Quodomine, rather than a ken- Yorktown Heights, New York, where she
nel. “It’s stressful for pets,” to go into learned about breeding dogs, puppy care
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eeking Crafters Only For Our “Mother’s Day Memories & More Craft Show and and basic obedience training. She has also They are also fed the same food that their
Open House t be held at Sunrise Assisted Living of Randolph, 648 Rt. 10 West in worked as an animal care technician caring owners feed them when they can stay at
Randolph, on Sunday, April 25th 2010, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm $25.00 per space. for various other animals such as pigs and home.
For space and information call Fran (973) 895-5637 monkeys. Another benefit of using Quodomine’s
She started HPTC Pet Care because “I service is that she charges her clients per
saw a need in this area for this service. visit rather than per pet.
Mount Olive Area Chamber’s Raises People need someone who they can trust
and who is reliable in the area.
Insured and bonded, the company is a
member of Pet Sitters International and is
Funds for Haitian Relief “Anybody who prefers to leave their pet veterinarian recommended. Pet sitters are
at home should know there is a service out available 365 days a year and can provide
there for them,” continues Quodomine. service on short notice. The pet-care
Pets that are placed in a boarding facility provider offers a 30-45 minute consultation
can get stressed. She cited one dog who was prior to the job for “a meet and greet” so the
hoarse for a week because he had barked the animal, owner and sitter can get acquainted.
entire time he was in a boarding place. She Currently, 150 clients in Hackettstown,
says barking is a sign of stress. “They are Long Valley, Budd Lake and Great
unhappy being in that situation.” Meadows use HPTC Pet Care to take care
By being around other pets, animals can of their pet’s needs. To celebrate its five
also inquire illnesses. Most boarding places years, Quodomine is offering a 5 percent
require pets to get vaccinated with bordatel- discount to anyone who mentions this arti-
la, which prevents kennel cough. cle. Offer valid until August.
When pets are kept at home, “they get Call 908-852-7127 or visit
individual attention,” says Quodomine. www.hptcpetcare.com for more informa-
Each visit lasts 30 minutes and includes tion.
exercise which they may not get at a kennel.
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hanks to Paragon Village in Mount ing Marketing in the Morning a free net-
Olive for hosting the lunch meeting working event held the 3rd Wednesday of
and fundraiser from the Mount Olive each month. This monthly meeting will
Area Chamber of Commerce’s March meet- provide area businesses with a forum that
ing all proceeds were donated to UMCOR will create an opportunity to share and pro-
and Haitian Relief through Trinity United mote your business to a large group of inter-
Methodist Church in Hackettstown., with ested individuals. Please call 973-691-0109
$295 being raised for the cause. In the to register for the April 23 event at Paragon
photo, chamber president Jeff Stadelman Village.
(left) and chamber board member Laura For further information about the cham-
Rimmer, right, presents Vicki Mueller of ber and what it can do for you and your
Trinity United Methodist Church with a business, visit
check. www.mtolivechambernj.com.
Additionally, the chamber is now offer-
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