Verona November 2018 Verona Neighbors

A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF VERONA NOVEMBER 2018 VERONA NEIGHBORS

Fun and Games With the Rosenhouse Photograph Family by Randall Kenneth Photography

November 2018 1 Publication Team Publisher: Michael Stefanelli

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Fun and Games With the Rosenhouse Family By Jillian Zarr Photographs by Randall Kenneth Photography

escend the confetti-carpeted steps of Rob and Lisa during the 70s, 80s and 90s. When the arcades began to close, Rosenhouse’s basement and enter a world of flash- that’s when I started to collect pinball machines.” ing lights, buzzers, bells and endless fun. Featuring Rob has turned this hobby into a competitive gambit, par- six pinball machines, two vintage slot machines, a ticipating in pinball leagues in the New York/New Jersey area, Dstand-up arcade cabinet which plays over 200 classic video games, and competing in tournaments, winning countless trophies and and even a soda and candy machine, “Rob’s Game Room” has pro- awards. “I started playing in pinball leagues in the late 80s at The vided countless hours of fun for the couple and their friends. “We Broadway Arcade. I played for years and years in their Thursday love to have parties and the game room is always a gathering place night league,” he said. “My best performance in a tournament for our guests. Kids are known for not wanting to leave. Some was in the 90s at Sportsworld in Union, where I beat out over adults, too! There is something for everyone!” said Rob. 100 players to win, including top player Lyman Sheets. During my Rob’s Game Room not only provides the perfect place for the tournament years in the 80s and early 90s I was considered one couple to entertain, it also allows Rob to practice pinball. “My of the top 20 players in the country.” passion has always been pinball, both playing and fixing them. This doesn’t mean that Rob’s playing days are behind him. “My I’ve been playing pinball since the age of 5, when my parents took most recent tournament win was two years ago at Jersey Jack me to a hotel in Florida that had a pinball machine called “Central Pinball, in Lakewood. This, and Stern Pinball in Chicago are the Park” in the lobby. I spent a lot of times in the arcades at malls last two major pinball manufacturers left in the world. I’ve even

November 2018 5 traveled to Chicago and Las Vegas to play in tournaments. While childhood home after Lisa’s parents retired to Florida. “Most of in Chicago, I had the pleasure of meeting many of the people our neighbors have been there forever, and I have known them who design and build pinball machines.” Rob has installed some since childhood. We all look out for each other. It is a very close- of these custom designs into his game room. He recently added knit neighborhood, and we are fortunate to have great people all a pinball cabinet featuring custom art, including a “Rob’s Game around us,” said Lisa. Room” graphic on the side. But even if the room is covered in Rob agrees. “Verona is a safe and secure town. It is just the Rob’s name, Lisa also enjoys her time in their basement retreat. right size. Lisa went through the entire school system, as did our “I often catch a game or two in between doing laundry in the next daughter, Jamie. We enjoy the park, walks around the neighbor- room!” Lisa said. hood, and the shops and restaurants.” The game room provides a much needed respite from the Rob and Lisa share their home with their menagerie of animals, couple’s busy work lives. Rob has worked for Crane Electronics mostly rescues. There’s dog Buddy, a “Morkie” (Maltese/Yorkie (formerly Merrimac Industries) in West Caldwell for the past 20 mix) who was “a rescue from a family who got him from a years. “I am the HelpDesk manager for Crane in West Caldwell, breeder and decided they did not want him after three weeks. keeping everything in IT working smoothly. There are many great He turned out to be a wonderful dog!” They also have four cats, people working for Crane, and it has been a pleasure being there Twilight, Princess, Mr. McGee and Maggie-Moo. Finally there is for all of these years,” Rob said. Lisa works for Mobility Elevator African Grey parrot, Shadow. “Shadow talks a lot, calling Jamie and Lift Company in West Caldwell as the front manager and and Rob by name. He also tells everyone ‘good night’ around 9pm inspection coordinator. “I love learning new things about the most nights, and says ‘hello’ if the phone or doorbell ring,” Lisa industry, and I’m fortunate to have a great management team in said. “He even imitates my sneezing!” place. I’ve developed many friendships at work,” she said. Between pets, family, guests, and a packed-to-the-gills It was at a close-knit workplace like these that Lisa and Rob game room, Rob and Lisa’s Verona home is always a full house. first met. The couple started dating while working for Palmer But they wouldn’t have it any other way. Video in Verona, while Rob was managing the store and Lisa was “We are fun, youthful-minded people, who enjoy life,” said Rob. working there part time. After marrying, they moved into Lisa’s “When it comes to our house, the more, the merrier!”

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6 Verona Neighbors Invest in a local multi-family or live in one and offset your taxes. Two Multi-Family Opportunities! LEARN THE LINGO! 22 Rockland Terrace Want to talk like a pinball master? You have to know your way Gould Mansion is the crown around these terms... jewel of Verona’s historic homes. Colonial home loaded ■ Bang Back ■ Slap Save with character contains 3 large apts on beautifully As the ball is traveling down the An aggressively defensive landscaped property, lovingly left outlane toward the trough, move used to prevent the maintained for the past the player hits the front of the ball from traveling straight down 38 years. Two 1 bedroom machine sharply. If the player’s the middle. As the ball is getting apartments and one 2 timing is right, this causes the close to draining, bedroom apartment. $619,000 ball to bounce off of the bottom the player quickly judges which of the playfield, between the flipper is closest to the ball. 56 Cumberland Ave flippers and back into play. The player then hits the side of This rare 12 room, 6/7 the game and flips the flipper bedroom 2-Family home ■ Post Pass at the same time. The player is on a quiet residential street Sometimes when a player hoping to get a small piece of close to NYC transportation is perfect for an owner has a ball trapped on a flipper, the ball and deflect it away from occupant or investor. The they really want it to be on the danger. large 1st floor apartment opposite flipper to attempt a is completely renovated particular shot. One way to ■ Turn over $569,000 accomplish this is to flip quickly To score more points than so that the ball bounces off of the score display can show, the bottom of the slingshot and such that score goes back to 49 N. Mountain Ave. over to the other flipper. counting from zero. Montclair 973-746-1313 Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one “Our 96th Year” of our upcoming issues! www.StantonRealtors.com Contact us at [email protected].

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November 2018 7 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Get Enlightened at Thomas Edison’s Lab by Scarlett Morris

magine being so motivated to conquer your phobia of darkness that you devote your life to creating an inven- tion to help quell it. This is the level of fear that supposedly promptedI Thomas Edison to invent the incandescent light bulb. Don’t take your light for granted - we have long-lasting light bulbs in Contraptions and inventions are all on view at the Edison laboratory. our homes simply because Thomas Edison himself was terrified to live in the dark! Although the Edison bulb cylinders, the latter of which were was not invented in his West Orange developed right there in the West laboratory, there is an emporium of Orange lab. It is incredible to witness wonder waiting there for you - and it’s how these analog devices captured right around the corner! This is where and reproduced sound without any he put the finishing touches on his modern technology whatsoever. phonograph and developed motion pic- The museum also houses a library tures, including the world’s first movie of 48,000 vintage sound recordings, studio, the Black Maria. most of which have been collected As cooler weather is on the horizon, into a comprehensive, searchable Thomas Edison National Park is the perfect indoor activity. With database on the website. If you find his beautiful estate set across the way in the hidden enclave of something you just can’t live without, you can request a digital Llewellyn Park, be prepared for a 2-for-1 day of adventure, touring recording and they will provide it to you! both his lab and his mansion, Glenmont, in the same visit. The lab The Black Maria is a wonder all to itself. Although the current tour is self-guided, but renting an audio tour is definitely recom- structure is a replica, it’s a striking piece of history that was mended to get the full experience! Glenmont features ranger-led constructed to work with the light of sun and Edison’s early mov- programs throughout the day, as well as a self-guided cell phone ie-maker, the Kinetograph. Inside the visitor’s center, you can tour that you can stream from the website. view Edison’s 1903 film, The Great Train Robbery to see the indoor The labs are quite alluring with multiple buildings, multiple floors scenes that were recorded inside the original Black Maria. and a seemingly endless amount of workspaces containing tools, This can’t-miss-it destination is truly a treasure to our com- devices, artifacts and curiosities in every direction. It is the kind munity. Check the calendar before you plan your visit to see any of place where you wish you could open every drawer and peek upcoming special events! inside every book! It is truly bursting at the seams with chemicals The laboratory is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00am - and contraptions that contributed to everything that Edison and 4:00pm. Entrance is $15.00, with $5.00 additional for the audio his "muckers" helped create. You really get an up-close view of the tour equipment. place where Edison spent most of his time inventing, experiment- Glenmont is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through January ing and reading. If you like exploring, this is the place for you. with tours throughout the day. Tickets are given out on a first- If you really want to see a mind-blowing piece of history, catch come first-serve basis. a demo of some of Edison’s earliest recordings on tin and wax For more information: https://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm

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Exercise and Depression Contributed by Dr. Andrea Buccino, DC, C.C.S.P Longer term exercise is con- nected to actual changes in the nerve cell called neurotrophic growth factors. Proteins in nerve cells start to grow and make new connections. It is this improvement in brain function that helps you feel better. It is not yet understood how long you need to exercise to see the changes in depression symptoms, but researchers at Harvard state that most people report feeling better within a few weeks. Exercising can also help prevent depression before it starts. Research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry demonstrated that people who were more active had less risk of developing depression compared with those who were less active. This comprehensive publication included data from 49 studies that included a total of 267,000 people from around the orking out is good for you---not just your body---but world. Physical activity and overall health and wellness have a your mind too! close connection, and that’s good news to share! One in ten Americans struggles with depres- Wsion, but the good news is medication is not the only path to improvement. Exercise can be a wonderful thing. Exercise releases endor- phins into the bloodstream. These are chemicals that help the body feel good. Lower impact exercise over time, something you Treating Athletes and Non-Athletes like and can stick to, gives great benefits. Not only does exercise treatments may include lower blood pressure, help with heart disease and diabetes, but • Chiropractic Adjustments it can help you sleep better. Depression, on the other hand, can • Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Manipulation disturb sleep, cause mood swings, increase fatigue, and increase • Ultrasound or Electric Stimulation Physiotherapy the perception of pain. The symptoms of depression can be a • Rehabilitative Exercise in Functional Motion hard cycle to break, considering people who might complain of • Kinesiology Taping being tired or achy would have a difficult time starting to exercise. The key is to start slow. Start with a five minute brisk walk, or other activity you enjoy. Soon enough, those five minutes will become ten, then 15 minutes.

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November 2018 9 VERONA EVENTS

Civic Square shares their lights in 2017 Share Your Light This December Contributed by the Verona Woman’s Club

ach year, as the weather grows colder and colder, residents see a sight of warmth on the streets of Verona. Glowing luminaries line the Esidewalks of many houses throughout our small town, in a show of holiday spirit and togetherness. Since 2009, the Woman’s Club of Verona has run the “Share Your Light” luminary sale, both as a fund- raiser for the club and as a way to bolster community spirit through a town-wide display of lights. Held each year on the second Saturday in December (This year’s event will be held December 8), the tradition has continued to grow. Last year the sponsorship was expanded to include the Junior Woman’s Club of Verona and the Verona-West Essex Juniorettes. All three clubs are members of the New Jersey State Federation of Woman’s Clubs. Last year also included the first display in the Verona Civic Center, with over 600 luminaries sponsored by Verona businesses!

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10 Verona Neighbors Want to participate in this unforgettable event? Luminaries are on sale now! The funds raised through the sale of luminaries are used to support social and charitable work in our community. Prior supporters will receive an email with an order form. Forms are also available at www.womans- clubofverona.com or www.veronajuniors.org. Kits remain $15 for ten luminaries. Purchases can be made online (PayPal fees apply) or by mailing the order form with a check as directed on the order form. Orders received by November 12 will be delivered on November 17. Kits will be available at the Fair in the Square on December 1, The Share Your Light display will begin while supplies last. The Woman’s Club of Verona, the Junior Woman’s Club of at 5pm on Saturday, December 8! Verona, and the Verona-West Essex Juniorettes thank the community for participating in this project. Serenity Montessori Academy A place to discover the brilliant child in every student and unlock their true potential

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November 2018 11 VERONA HISTORY

The Gould Mansion By Robert L. Williams, historian

ocated at 22 Rockland Terrace, off of Bloomfield Avenue, is a large home set back from theL road. Years ago, this was known as the Gould Mansion and was one of the largest and finest homes in the community. In its heyday, a long drive led in from Bloomfield Avenue and was lined with stately trees. The house contained a wrap- around porch which has since been enclosed and the main entry led into a spacious hallway that ran all the way to the back of the house. The hall was divided by a key- a painted portrait of Stephen and one of his daughter, Caroline. stone arch supported by two columns which still survive and the Upstairs was a secretary and old sofa. Within one of the upstairs sweeping stairway extended all the way to the attic where there fireplaces was a pair of brass andirons. Venetian blinds covered was a small room which may have once served as the servants some of the interior windows.W eCrockery Tak ore stoneware Prid wase i keptn Your Care quarters. in the basement where thereWW wereee TT twoaak khearths,ee PPr roneiidd ofee which iinn YYoouurr CCaarree The Gould Family has long been identified with the early was very large and both containing bee-hive bake ovens. How history of Verona and Joseph Gould is shown as the owner of I wonder what happened toDr.Dr. all theseFrankFrank wonderful FeminoFemino old specializes specializesheirlooms inin hiphip two parcels on the 1787 Ashfield Tract Map. These were substan- which filled the house—scatteredandand kneeknee to the replacementreplacement four winds no doubt.surgeriessurgeries usingusing mini-mini- tial holdings which extended from Ridge Road, later modified into Stephen Gould is recordedmallymally to have invasiveinvasive established techniquestechniques a printing office andand routinelyroutinely Pompton Turnpike, all the way to the top of the Second Mountain. on the corner of Grove andperformsperforms Bloomfield partialpartialAvenues in kneeknee1824 whichreplacementsreplacements asas anan At the time, Isaac Riker was listed as the owner of the parcel would later become the propertyoutpatientoutpatient of Dr. Personett. procedure.procedure. It is noted that where the Gould Mansion stands and a house is depicted on the Gould employed several printersDr.Dr. Stephen Stephenand issued Ducey Duceylaw books specializesspecializes and blanks inin sportssports map in that general area suggesting that perhaps a portion of the among other printed material.medicinemedicine Some of andhisand handiwork performsperforms is still arthroscopicarthroscopic avail- proce-proce- current house may be older than its apparent construction date of able today though very scarceduresdures and tocertainlyto knees,knees, hard toshouldersshoulders come by (yet andand I hipships asas wellwell c. 1830 when the property was owned by Stephen Gould and his keep looking). The businessasas was performsperforms discontinued shouldershoulder in 1830 and replacementreplacement shortly surgery,surgery, wife, Susan. thereafter he is believed toanterioranterior have passed cruciatecruciate away. ligamentligament reconstruction,reconstruction, Within Susan’s will dating from 1847 we get a vivid picture of The Gould property includedarticulararticular barns for cartilagethecartilage cows, pigs surgery surgeryand andand patellofem-patellofem- how the old place was furnished. In the front room was a piano poultry and the farmstead oremainedorraall rree ainall theiiggn nfamilymmeenntt .well. into the forte, looking glass (mirror), sofa, tea table and mantel clock twentieth century. I had theDr.Dr. pleasure SethSeth of Queler Quelerwalking throughspecializesspecializes this inin thethe treat-treat- which sat atop one of two period high style Greek Revival first house some years ago andmentment was impressed ofof footfoot with andand its ankle ankleoriginal archidisordersdisorders- includingincluding floor mantel pieces which survive to this day. In the hall were two tectural detailing. How I wonderankleankle what arthritis,arthritis, stories those flatfootflatfoot walls could deformitydeformity andand pairs of plated candlesticks among other things. There was also tell if only they could talk. bunionbunion deformity,deformity, andand performsperforms arthroscopyarthroscopy andand arthroplastyarthroplasty ofof thethe ankle.ankle.

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November 2018 13 Events Calendar november 2018

November 1, Thurs November 10, Sat. competition for club members Holy Spirit Verona Food Pantry. Essex County Photo Club Autumn Branch Arrangement with David DeRochers judging Time: 3pm Lecture Series @Essex County Environmental close to 100 digital images in the @Caldwell United Methodist Center categories of nature and pictorial November 24, Sat. Church, 8 Academy Road, Caldwell For adults. Using branches, leaves, for both beginning and advanced Team Zoey Turkey Trot 5K The November lecture is Bridging gourds, and pumpkins, we will photographers. Members of the @Verona Park the Creative and Technical Aspects create a fall centerpiece for your public are welcome to enjoy the A benefit 5K Road Race and of Photography, presented by home or front porch. Bring your images. Call 973-239-5876 or like 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to help find Nick Palmeri, NJFC, professional creativity and join us for the fun. us on Facebook for more info! the cure for Progeria, a “rapid photographer, photography Advance registration minimum Cost: Free aging” syndrome afflicting children. instructor and lecturer, past number of participants are Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Time: 9:30am president of Camera Naturalists required; call 973.228.8776. www.essexphotoclub.org Cost: registration fee, check Photo Club. Time: 11am- 12:30pm website for details Cost: Open to the Public Cost: $15 November 18, Sun. www.teamzoey.com Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm www.essexcountyparks.org Verona Interfaith Thanksgiving www.essexphotoclub.org Service November 24, Sat. November 15, Thurs. @Episcopal Church of the Holy Small Business Saturday November 3, Sat. Monthly Meeting of the Verona Spirit @Verona’s small businesses Cooking With Herbs Park Conservancy The clergy leaders of six of Forget Black Friday mania at the @Essex County @Verona Park Verona’s houses of worship will mall! Shop locally and support Environmental Center All are welcome to the monthly continue a long-standing tradition Verona’s stores, craftsmen and For ages 10 and up. Rosemary meeting of the Verona Park in town by hosting an Interfaith artists. thyme butter cookies? Conservancy, the public non-profit Thanksgiving Service. The service Time: All day—check individual Lavender lemon cake? Join Master dedicated to working with the will include scripture readings business hours Gardener Fran Kroeckel for a public to maintain Verona park. from both Jewish & Christian culinary adventure from herb Meet in the Verona Park Boat traditions, as well as music related garden to table. This hands-on House. to Thanksgiving. 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