2009-07-16

Proverbs 3:5

Vol. 1 No. 3

July 14, 2009

New Jersey's State Fair: July 31 - August 9, 2009

D Every member of the family will love this remarkable event. Adults $11, Children $5, Under 5 free. Reduced advance tickets are available. There are specials all week long, check their website, www.newjerseystatefair.org.

rawing roughly a quarter of a million people from all over the Northeast and beyond, the New Jersey State Fair, known for many years as the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, has already been picked as one of the top one hundred events in North America by the American Business Association, and a star attraction by the National Geographic Travel magazine. A real country fair, the home pride of generations worked closely with the land is everywhere to be seen: in the good food, good works, and good times that are the true bounty and community of the rural, agricultural heritage of Sussex County. The fair's roots extend back to 1821, and the annual Sussex County Horse Show took place in ever-expanding form in Branchville from 1936 to 1976, when the fair moved to new grounds on a 150 acre dairy farm on Plains Road in Augusta. Visitors enjoy the tremendous agricultural exhibits for which the Fair is famous. Animals are everywhere you look - from a bee and honey display to the barns at the livestock exhibitions, in the horticultural exhibits and contests, and in the Horse Show Ring. The Show is the largest livestock event and AHSA sanctioned festivity in New Jersey, with horses of all kinds; from workhorses to the sleekest thoroughbreds. In addition to the Horse Show all week you can see racing pigs, racing turtles, a llama show, woodchopping contests, arts & crafts shows, a performing arts tent, a queen pageant, and more, more, more! You'll taste food whose recipes hail from the heart of rural New Jersey or from just about anywhere in the world. All of the various waves of immigrations that have built the state of New Jersey bring good things to these tables! Every member of the family will love this remarkable event. Adults $11, Children $5, Under 5 free. Reduced advance tickets are available. There are specials all week long, check their website, www.newjerseystatefair.org.

Trike-A-Thon participants at The Academy Preschool and Kindergarten learned safety lessons and gave hope to kids battling cancer at St. Jude.

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he Academy Preschool and Kindergarten participated in the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon program and raised money to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the premier center for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. More than 65 children participated in this fun, week-long program while learning riding-toy safety lessons and raising money for St. Jude. The week ended with the participants bringing their trikes and ridingtoys to school and practicing the rules they

learned. The Academy community sponsored participants by pledging an amountper-lap the children rode or a one-time donation. “It’s fun to see the children get excited about learning,” said Judy Crystal, coordinator of the event. “ They love the interactive lessons that feature characters, Bikewell Bear® and Pedals the Bunny™. The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon gives us the opportunity to teach the children valuable safety lessons while also helping children Continued on page 11

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Randolph High School Softball Wrap Up

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By Josh Lashley hen Randolph High School head softball coach Brittany McBreen thinks back to consider the highlight victories that her team garnered this past spring, some stand out brightly in her mind. The Rams completed the season with an overall record of 16-13. They advanced all the way to the final round of the NJSIAA North I Group IV tournament before losing Ridgewood. Randolph, the No. 8 seed in the bracket, knocked off top seeded Morris Knolls in the quarterfinals and fourth seeded Belleville in the semifinals. “One was our Parsippany Hills game, which we won in extra innings,’’ McBreen said. “Also, the Montville game, it was a 5-4 win over a team considered to be a powerhouse. Then there was the [state tournament] game against Morris Knolls, where we won, 5-1. “These games are all similar in that the girls had to pull together and act as a team. They had to play as one unit in order to be successful and they did that. Those games really stood out as positive experiences for the girls during the season.’’ A couple players stand out as those who provided leadership for the Rams this year. “Brittany Kerwick played second base and short stop,’’ McBreen said. “She kept the team on their toes and spoke to them between pitches to let them know what the next plays would entail. She led by example as well, batting over .400 and only making four errors on 96 plays for the season. “Rachel Kluber was our captain. She pulled the girls

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together and made sure that they acted like a team on and off the field. She got injured before the end of the season, but she still kept the girls close and focused.’’ Then there were those student-athletes who kept getting better and better as softball players as the season progressed. “Michelle Kovary had a great season,’’ McBreen said. “She batted .471 and came in to play second base during the last few games. Her bat and her speed were huge assets to the team. “Caitlin Betz pitched at junior varsity for most of the season, but came up for the last few games during states and pitched awesome.’’ With 16 victories and a long run in the post-season, this has to be considered a strong season for the Rams and McBreen is already looking forward to the spring of 2010. “I have some young players on the team,’’ McBreen said. “I had three freshmen who were a solid group of players-my catcher was a freshman. We had three sophomores as well, two of which whom were strong pitchers-Jennie Frister and Betz. I have a junior centerfielder who’s very fast and plays great outfield. I also have a very strong JV program full of great girls and strong players.’’

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all ages. Their love of gymnastics has also helped these athletes to improve their fitness level, as well as reach their gymnastics goals. Make sure you stop by to see the fun, and cheer them on at either the Netcong Train Station, the 4-H Fair at Chubb Park, and the Mt Olive Carnival. Contact us directly at CS Gymnastics, 973-347-2771, for more details.

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received 12 Tony Awards in 2001 - the most ever won by a Broadway show. Broadway producer, Max Bialystock, is famous for his spectacular opening night flops. When Leopold Bloom, an uptight accountant, realizes that you can make more money with a flop than with a hit, the two set out to create a Broadway flop and, instead, create Broadway history! The Brundage cast features Randy Hertzog as Max and Scott Baird as Leo, continued on page 14

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The Abandoned Mines By Alison Shearer he Earth has been continuously changing for thousands of years, and still does so to this day. Mountains evolve and lakes expand, all of this being known to the world, except for what goes on way down below our feet. The practice of mining has taken place since the time of The Ancient Egyptians and Romans and continued on into the modern era through countries all over the world and in the

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United States. Though over time, mining died down, which left many mines in the United States to either become abandoned or shut down, leaving behind a legacy of history right under the surface. It was not until September of 2004 that mine explorer Dan Lopez created the website (www.abandonedmines.net) and decided to seize the opportunity and explore various mines located throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Before cre-

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ating the website, he visited mines either alone or with his father, taking photographs and soaking in all the history of the shafts, ruins, miner cemeteries and “other remains that fascinated me.” After visiting the Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg, Lopez met a tour guide who said there were over four hundred abandoned mines located in the state of New Jersey alone, which sparked enough interested to want to explore them all. When asked about how he started, he said, “ I amassed a large collection of 19th century maps and literature, which provided the path of travel.” After going into hundreds of mines, Lopez concluded that it was the Ringwood Mines that stood out the most to him, saying, “ They are very old and from the 18th century, being worked before and during the revolutionary war.” The abandoned mines group is made up of engineers, business owners, authors, stockbrokers, computer system managers, students on weekdays and mine explorers on weekends. The group does public presentations at local libraries and mineral organizations, displaying their findings and teaching people of the histories and stories

of each and every mine. The group gives an occasional public tour, depending on the mine if it is safe or too dangerous to explore. With the impact of the mines, their history, and the importance of the public knowing this, Lopez said, “All of us have dotted lines back to the mines. If your driving a car, using a computer or cell phone, everything you did was built from the minerals that were extracted long ago by the miner pounding the rock with a drill and sledgehammer, 12 hours a day for 6 days a week.” Even though the American mining industry has faded, working men from all walks of life put in many hours of sacrifice and blood to put food on the table and produce goods that would help the American economy. Left long ago to be absorbed into the earth’s soil, not many people would expect such an array of history to come from something as simple as a mine. It is the groups like The Abandoned Mines one that bring the legacy and history of the mines back to life for all the curious to see. Not many people realize that there is a world under their feet that still exists!

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Acupuncture As An Adjunctive Therapy During Cancer Treatments By: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology here have been many advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer. While the standard medical care for cancer is effective, the treatments are aggressive and cause numerous unwanted side effects as well as a lowered immune system. Acupuncture is receiving a lot attention as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatments for its use in pain relief, reduction of side effects, and expediting recovery and improving quality of life. What Acupuncture is used for during Cancer Treatment Acupuncture provides a total approach to health care for people with cancer. It can be used to address many of the concerns that come up during and after chemotherapy, radiation, biological therapy and surgery. According to the National Cancer Institute, acupuncture may cause physical responses in nerve cells, the pituitary gland, and parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones, and brain chemicals that control a number of body functions. It is proposed that, by these actions, acupuncture affects blood pressure and body temperature, boosts immune system activity, and causes the body's natural painkillers, such as endorphins, to be released. The following are areas that acupuncture has shown the most promise include: • Nausea and vomiting • Dry mouth, hot flashes and night sweats • Pain management • Stress and anxiety • Fatigue • Immune system enhancement The strongest evidence of the effect of acupuncture has come from several clinical trials on the use of acupuncture to relieve nausea and vomiting. Several types of clinical trials using different acupuncture methods showed acupuncture reduced nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, surgery, and morning sickness. It appears to be more effective in preventing vomiting than in reducing nausea. Other symptoms caused by cancer treatment Clinical trials have studied the effects of acupuncture on cancer and the symptoms caused by various cancer treatments, including weight loss, cough, chest pain, fever, anxiety, depression, night sweats, hot flashes, dry mouth, speech problems, and fluid in the arms or legs. These stud-

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ies have shown that, for many patients, treatment with acupuncture either relieves symptoms or prevents them from progressing. Boosting the Immune System Studies show that acupuncture helps to improve the body’s immune system of cancer patients by increasing the number of white blood cells. In addition, Chinese herbal formulas are often used during chemo/radiology treatments to help increase the patient’s immune system as well. Pain Management In clinical studies, acupuncture is showing very promising results in reducing the amount of pain in many cancer patients. Many patients being treated with acupuncture had been able to stop their pain medications and others have been able to reduce their dosage of pain meds. Acupuncture is now officially recommended for lung cancer patients experiencing fatigue, breathing difficulty, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, pain, nausea and vomiting. Evidence-based guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians recommend acupuncture for lung cancer patients experiencing fatigue, breathing difficulty, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, or to soothe symptoms of pain or nausea and vomiting. The new edition of these standard guidelines represents the first time complementary and integrative medicine has been addressed in the prevention and treatment of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, causing more fatalities than the next four most common types of cancer combined. The new guidelines were developed and reviewed by 100 multidisciplinary panel members and have been endorsed by the American Association for Bronchology, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American College of Surgeons Oncology Group, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Oncology Nurses Society, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the World Association of Bronchology. Source: Chest, September 2007 Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments Acupuncture provides significant reductions in pain, dry mouth and shoulder dysfunction for patients after head or neck cancer surgery, according to a clinical study released

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at the 2008 meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology this month. Neck dissection, or removal of the lymph nodes and surrounding tissue, is common in treating head and neck cancers. Common side effects of this procedure include pain and shoulder dysfunction. Postoperative radiation is also frequently administered, leading to dry mouth. Seventy patients took part in a random study by Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) researchers, in New York, at least three months after they underwent cancer surgery and radiation treatment. The participating patients were randomized to receive weekly acupuncture sessions for four weeks or “customary care”, which includes physical therapy exercises and the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. Almost 40 percent of participants receiving acupuncture experienced improvements in both pain and mobility, compared with just 7 percent in the standard-care group. There was also a notable decrease in dry mouth. "Five people in the acupuncture group had improvements as opposed to none in the usual-care arm," study author Dr. David Pfister, chief of the head and neck medical oncology service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. "Although further studies are needed, this does support the potential role of acupuncture," Pfister said. Source: American Society for Clinical Oncology, June 2008 Deborah Waddell completed her Master’s level degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-clair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certification from the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners (C.A.) and from the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah also has a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa cum laude Honors from Felician College.

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guests at backyard barbecues and other outdoor gatherings. But warding off these hungry and intrusive insects can be done in a number of ways. One of the ways in which homeowners can minimize the likelihood of mosquito infestations is to ensure gutters are clean and clear of debris. Mosquitoes are attracted to decaying leaves, so ridding the gutters of such debris can reduce the risk of mosquito infestation. Another, though probably less popular, way to reduce the risk of mosquitoes wreaking havoc on a backyard barbecue is to ask guests to refrain from wearing perfumes, aftershave or other products that have strong aromas. Such items attract mosquitoes and can increase the risk of guests getting bitten. Wardrobe can also play a role in a person's susceptibility to mosquito bites. Tight-fitting clothing can be bitten through by hungry mosquitoes, while more loose fitting clothing can be more efficacious when it comes toprotecting partygoers. Finally, maintaining any areas where water can gather is also an effective means to ward off mosquito attacks. Turn over a dog's water bowl when not in use or throw sand or dirt in any rain puddles to make the property less attractive to pesky and problematic mosquitoes.

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RENT, the Musical, at Pax Amicus Castle

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ENT, the School Edition of the Broadway musical that became a world phenomena, winning the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony for Best Musical, will be presented at PAX AMICUS CASTLE THEATRE IN Budd Lake, NJ. for three weekends in August. RENT, like West Side Story, In the Heights, and Spring Awakening, is about the joys and terrors of being young in a confusing, dangerous and challenging city and time. As a rock musical it ranks with Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and Tommy as being uniquely of its time, the advent of the new millennium. RENT is loosely based on Puccini’s 19th Century opera, La Boheme, about young, starving artists and lovers in the back streets of Paris. In the same way that tuberculosis was the plague of La Boheme’s century, the devastation of AIDS dominates the early 1990s world of RENT. Because RENT deals with mature themes, the show is not recommended for pre-teenagers. GENERATION NEXT, the Castle’s teen

production company composed of young men and women between the ages of 13 and 18, will be front and center playing all the roles, as well as doing lights, sound, music, and stage managing the production. More than 50 New Jersey high school students will bring the East Village of NYC world of RENT to life. Leading the cast are Dan McCormick of Lafayette, Stephanie Savvides of Kinnelon, Janette Zosche and Richard Cramer of Andover, Anthony Ardolino of Oak Ridge, David Maglione of Newton and Tiffany Rios of Morris Plains. RENT is directed by Stan Barber of Budd Lake, who with musical directors Darlene Yannetta of Hackettstown and Matthew Gandolfo of New York, has produced and directed nearly 250 musicals over the Castle’s 40 year history. RENT will be performed Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8; and Sunday Evenings at 7: AUGUST 7-23. Reservations are recommended, and may be made by calling the Castle at 973-691-2100 (9 AM-3 PM).

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Old Glory Has Gone Through Many Changes By Jack Mc Cabe he American Flag as we know it today differs greatly from the first ones to be used during the colonial days. While the flag said to have been sewn by Betsy Ross became the first official flag of the United States, there was one used before this, though it was never officially recognized. This flag of Continental Colors was known as the Grand Union or Cambridge flag, the Union flag, the Continental flag, the Somerville flag, and the Great Union flag. In design, it had the British Union Jack in the canton (upper left corner) and 13 alternating red and white stripes. On New Year’s Day of 1776, the American forces under the command of George Washington attacked the British forces that had taken over Boston, and this flag was hoisted over Washington’s base camp at Prospect Hill. The Betsy Ross Flag was designed with 13 stars and 13 stripes to depict the 13 colonies of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York,

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North Carolina, and Rhode Island. This flag became official on June 14, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution of 1777. We now celebrate this event as Flag Day. One of the most famous American Flags is known as the Star Spangled Banner Flag, which was flown over Fort Mc Henry during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner. The poem was put to music and became our National Anthem. Designed by Mary Pickersgill and her daughter, this flag contained 15 stars and 15 stripes to represent the original 13 states, along with Kentucky and Vermont. As more states entered the Union, more stars appeared on the canton. When Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi entered statehood, Congress passed the Flag Act of 1818, allowing five more stars on the flag while reducing the number of stripes from 15 to 13. Designed by Navy Captain Samuel Reid, this 20-star flag was also known as the Great Star flag and the Flag of 1818. continued on page 11

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that my customers like me, trust me and believe me. Only then will they put their homes in my hands. Our customer service is second to none and I take great pride in that. What is the most challenging thing about your N-Hance business? I think the most challenging part of this job is juggling all the different aspects of this or any business; operations; marketing; administrative, etc. I am fortunate to have a great support system and could not do any of this without all of the people who make up the NHance team. What is the least challenging thing about your N-Hance business? The least challenging part of this business is meeting new people and getting to know and understand their needs. I feel a great sense of satisfaction when a job is complete and the customer raves about the finished

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Trike-A-Thon...Hospital continued from front page who are battling cancer.” Upon completion of the St. Jude TrikeA-Thon the children won prizes ranging from Trike-A-Thon T-shirts to Bikewell Bear or Pedals the Bunny plush toys. For more information about Trike-AThon, call 1-800-626-BIKE (2453) or visit www.stjude.org/trike. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic

diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization, through events such as Trike-A-Thon. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

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Old Glory... continued from page 7 The name “Old Glory” referred to the 24-star American Flag, which came about from the admission of Missouri. The 28-star flag was the first to be carried into battle by American troops during the MexicanAmerican War, and came about when the United States annexed Texas. When the Civil War began on April 12, 1861, the flag sported 33 stars after the admission of Oregon, and upon its ending on April 19, 1865, the flag contained 35 stars. Noteworthy was the fact that the 35th star represented West Virginia, after Virginia split itself in two separate states to divide the areas that supported the Confederacy from the other parts that supported the Union. An Executive Order was passed by President William H. Taft in 1912 that established definitive proportions for the flag, arranging the now-48 stars into six horizontal rows of eight, after the additions of New Mexico and Arizona. With one star to be added by the admission of Alaska, President Dwight D. Eisenhower passed an Executive Order in 1959 to design the 49 stars into seven rows of seven stars each,

with each row staggered horizontally and vertically. The design was changed later that year by another Executive Order of August 21, 1959, which brought the arrangement to nine rows of stars staggered horizontally and 11 rows of stars staggered vertically. The 50-star American Flag came about with the addition of Hawaii, and was designed from the creation of 17-year-old Bob Heft, who correctly predicted that Hawaii would gain statehood after Alaska. Heft designed a 50-star flag for his high school history class that was selected by President Eisenhower to become our National Emblem. This design has 13 alternating horizontal stripes, seven red and six white, which represent the original 13 colonies. The 50 stars represent the 50 states of the Union, while the three colors on the flag symbolize hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and vigilance, perseverance, and justice (blue). From colonial times to the present, and no matter what the design, the American Flag has always been a source of great pride and the symbol of unity and strength for our country. Long may it wave!

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Tony’s Bistro: Delighting Diners Since 1985 By Kathryn Davis tatistically, the restaurant business is risky, with a high percentage failing. According to an analysis in the August 2005 issue of the Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, the total failure rate is about 60%. So how has Tony’s Bistro in Califon managed to stay in business, and do so successfully, for nearly a quarter of a century? That’s easy. It’s their uncompromising quality. Tony’s continues to prove itself again and again as one of the finest dining establishments in the area. Tony Kucevic, owner and head chef of Tony’s Bistro, has been creating magic in his kitchen since the restaurant opened in 1985. A graduate of both culinary college and Fordham University, Tony worked with New York chefs at Vesuvio’s in the 1970’s. Moving to Califon in 1976, he opened a pizzeria on Route 513, and later opened the Bistro. Having heard about Tony’s from friends, I was curious to discover what had earned it accolades from so many loyal patrons. I arrived with a friend on a weekend evening

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and found the entrance on the side of the building with ample parking. Inside, we strolled past a bar on the left with a partition that lends privacy to diners. The restaurant is divided into three main sections, and has a softlit, cozy atmosphere. We were greeted almost immediately by a friendly hostess and seated at a table dressed with white linens. Knowing I was writing an article, Tony decided to prepare several smaller portions so that I could sample a variety of offerings from the menu. This was quite helpful since the menu and list of specials was so intriguing, making a choice would have been a real challenge. With our drinks, an attentive and courteous server brought a basket of freshbaked crusty bread and warm garlic knots. My friend and I were started out with three appetizers. The antipasto, slices of ripe tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers, dotted with black olives, and served on a bed of lettuce, was a nice beginning. The ceasar salad, crisp romaine with a light dressing and crouton chunks, was another good beginning. The

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Coconut Shrimp, however, was the real standout. Served with a delicious honeymustard dipping sauce, the large, tender shrimp had a sweet, crisp coating, and were quick to disappear. Next to arrive at our table were two pasta dishes. The first, Spinach Ravioli with Marsala Sauce, is often offered as a special. Having had marsala sauce prepared incorrectly in other establishments, I am always reticent. Here, however, I found the sauce to be perfect, perhaps the best I have ever had. Beneath it, the pasta was cooked tender, each ravioli was topped with large mushroom slices, and the spinach/cheese filling was superb. The other pasta dish was Rigatoni in Vodka Sauce. What can be said about a good vodka sauce? Not all restau-

rants have mastered it, but Tony’s was rich, creamy, and just incredible. Both pasta dishes were topped with fresh basil, which comes from the garden just outside. Tony is proud of his herb garden, telling me later in the evening that all the herbs he uses are grown fresh on the premises. Since my friend and I both realized we would be sampling additional dishes, we forced ourselves to eat only a portion of the pastas, not an easy task. When our main entrée selections arrived, we found ourselves sampling from three different plates. The Eggplant Rollatini, generously rolled with cheese and drenched in a delectable tomato sauce, was a choice I would certainly make on a future visit. The continued on next page

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Tony’s Bistro... Flounder Piccati was lightly fried, moist and flaky with a crisp coating, presented with lemon slices, and placed beneath a light, tangy sauce with capers. What my friend and I were most impressed with, though, was the Chicken Monterey. The large, tender chicken breasts were breaded

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order this dish. When it came time for coffee and dessert, we were offered one of several specialty coffees including Italian Coffee (Sambuca Romana), Vanilla Delight (liquor 43 and Bailey’s Irish Cream), and Irish (with Tullamore Dew). For dessert, we were served Homemade Tiramasu and Canolis. In the past, I have not been particularly impressed by Tiramasu, and would not have ordered it by choice. Both my friend and I were quite surprised at how delicious this homemade specialty of the house was. Served with dollups of fresh whipped cream and a splash of chocolate sauce, this was a light and creamy dessert that we savored to the last. The chef later confided to me the secret of his personalized recipe, but, alas, I am sworn to secrecy. You’ll just have to discover its perfection for yourself. The other dessert we were served, Canolis, were also a personalized version created by Tony. The filling was the lightest I have ever encountered. It was rich and creamy with just the right balance of sweetness. What I found particularly intriguing at Tony’s was the warm and inviting atmosphere. The main objective of owner and head chef Tony Kucevic is to make his cus-

tomers happy. If a customer requests a special that is not currently on the menu, they are willing to make that dish on request. Tony’s also does private parties with seating from ten to eighty, and off-site catering as well. “We do everything,” Tony explains. “I don’t have a catering menu. I tell the customer to come down and we’ll plan the menu together. You tell me about your guests. We basically create the menu. I can do a carving station, whatever you want. I can recommend tents, a florist. We have a bakery we work with, Harper’s Bakery in Hackettown. We also have several catering halls we can rent. We basically work together as a team. One phone call does it all.” The restaurant also offers a variety of pizzas and is quite family-oriented. The menu is extensive, offering something for everybody. Tony’s Bistro is located at 419 Route 513 in Califon. The phone number is (908) 832-5272. Although walk-ins are always welcome, reservations are accepted. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place for a romantic dinner, a place to bring the family for pizza or a more satisfying meal, or someone to cater a special event, the food here speaks for itself. If you haven’t discovered Tony’s yet, you’re missing out.

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Randolph HS tennis Wrap Up By Josh Lashley ne characteristic that the Randolph High School boy’s tennis program displayed this past season was fortitude. The Rams didn’t win every match, although sure as heck didn’t lose every one either, but through it all they stayed competitive. The Rams tallied an overall record of 9-9 and they were 8-8 in Iron Hills Conference competition. They reached the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North I Group IV sectional tournament before losing, 3-2, to Montclair. A couple of student-athletes brought forth a positive influence for their teammates to follow this spring. “The leaders of this team were Lou Diamond, a senior who plays first doubles and Steven Baruffi, a junior who plays first singles,’’ Randolph head coach Dave Kricheff said. “Those players were leaders both by example and through their speeches, both pre and post match. They helped to keep all of the players accountable for their actions on the court. They always put team goals ahead of personal ones and I couldn’t have picked two better captains.’’ Jordan Levine, a junior who competed at third singles, impressed Kricheff with the steady progress that he made throughout the season. “Jordan showed continual improvement from the end of last season through the last match of this season,’’ Kricheff said. “Jordan moved up from playing first doubles last season and really worked hard during the off-season.’’ Two of the most impressive matches that Kricheff witnessed his team participate in this

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