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Thanks to Lisa Betz, Summit was among 13 After completion of approximately 30 hours’ doctors, caseworkers, therapists and teachers, municipalities represented by the 15 newest training with Court Appointed Special CASA volunteers incorporate their findings court appointed special advocates tasked with Advocates (CASA) of Union County, Betz and into court reports and work to ensure each serving as extra eyes and ears for family law her classmates took their oath and were sworn in youth’s needs are met and best interests judges on the cases of Union County youth as advocates and judicial volunteers by Superior protected. They are a constant during chaos and removed from their home due to abuse, neglect Court Judge Richard Wischusen. After work to ensure the youth’s trauma is not or abandonment and placed in foster homes or completion of three hours’ court observation to exacerbated in care. residential facilities. The ceremony was held on see seasoned CASA volunteers in action, the There are approximately 500 Union County April 9, 2019 at the Union County Family new advocates will meet their assigned foster youth from birth to age 21 in foster care, and Courthouse. youth or siblings. more than 200 are still waiting for their very Said Betz, “My husband and I have tried to The new advocates range from age 23 to 66, own CASA volunteer in their corner. Could that raise our children with the fundamental belief are parents and nonparents, and work in such be you? they are safe, valued and loved. I'm so excited to fields as education, nonprofit, and law For further details as well as put my energy into securing that important enforcement, as well as homemakers. Most had training opportunities, contact Courtney foundation for other children. This is an no prior knowledge of the foster system. at [email protected] opportunity for me to have a positive impact on With court-ordered access to foster parents, or 908-293-8136. our wider community by doing something really personal.”
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The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New Providence and Summit will be held on June 15, 2019 at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights. All are invited to attend the event and participate in the battle against cancer. Join the group to celebrate those who have battled and who continue to battle, remember those lost to this dreadful disease, and fight back to create a world without cancer. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with a Survivor Celebration dinner. According to the American Cancer Society, a cancer survivor is born as soon as a person hears the words, “you have cancer.” Regardless of where you may be on the journey to recovery; whether you heard those words 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago, you are a survivor and are invited to join in the celebration. To take part in the dinner, register by emailing Maureen Pergola at [email protected]. (above) 53 teams and 407 people participated in the 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Beginning at 4 p.m. there are also opportunities Life of Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New Providence and Summit event. Over $130,000 was to play games, grab a bite to eat, set-up a raised to support the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives from cancer. campsite, and have loads of fun! The Luminaria Ceremony begins at approximately 9 p.m. as the attendees gather for ceremony of quiet reflection. When darkness falls, the track is lit solely by the light from the luminaria bags that line the course. Each bag represents a person. Some memorialize those lost, others provide inspiration for those fighting. This is a most heartfelt part of the night. After speeches are made and music is enjoyed, there is a poignant silent lap. Immediately following the Luminaria Ceremony, the mood will shift to upbeat as the Fight Back Ceremony begins. At this point the focus is on moving forward and continuing the fight against cancer. Participants commit to finishing the fight and protecting themselves and those they love by having appropriate screenings, being mindful of their health, and working to raise money so that the American Cancer Society can continue its great work. Throughout the night, there are after-hour activities, games,and continuous walking of the track. At sunrise, 6 a.m., the participants will come together for a final moment of reflection at the Closing Ceremony. Local clergy will help close the event and organizers will reveal the amount of money that was earned throughout the night. The uplifting and inspirational tone of the closing ceremony is the perfect ending for the event. Visit relayforlife.org to donate, or learn more about the event, or contact Margaret Illis at [email protected].
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The Junior League of Summit (JLS) is proud including St. Teresa's in Summit, Our Lady of to announce that it distributed 104 bags of shelf Peace in New Providence and GRACE in stable foods to qualifying Summit Public School Summit. students for Spring Break as well as several area The Junior League of Summit is a nonprofit, food pantries. The initiative was organized by the charitable and educational organization of JLS's new members who coordinated with local women who are committed to promoting schools, community organizations and businesses voluntarism, developing the potential of women, to collect canned goods, cereal, milk and healthy and improving the communities through the snacks for the April vacation as students who rely effective action and leadership of trained on free or reduced school meals are not provided volunteers. with those meals when school is not in session. For more information about the Junior League Members of the league joined together to of Summit, please visit the website assemble the bags and distribute them to the at jlsummit.org respective schools and organizations. or contact the office at 908-273-7349. The Summit schools that received donations were Wilson, Lincoln-Hubbard, Jefferson, THE FOLLOWING AREA SCHOOLS Brayton and Summit High School. CONTRIBUTED TO THE DONATIONS: Other area schools that received donations Lafayette (Chatham), (above) The Junior League of Summit collected were Pep Foundation (Summit), Cornerstone 1,000 canned goods and other items. Nursery School (Summit), and Keys 2 Success Milton Avenue (Chatham), (Newark). Southern Boulevard (Chatham), The JLS would like to thank the community, Julia DeMilio local organizations (Summit Marches On, Allen W. Roberts (New Providence), DOG WALKER & PET SITTER Summit Elks Club, Summit Area Indivisible, Kent Place (Summit), 908-370-3700 Temple Sinai, St. Teresa's Food Pantry, St. John) Governor Livingston High School (Berkeley Heights), [email protected] and corporate sponsors (including KIND) for Experience with dogs and cats their support for this project. Due to the Columbia Middle School (Berkeley Heights), of all ages, breeds, and special needs, overwhelming amount of donations, Thomas Hughes Elementary (Berkeley Heights) as well as all types of medication administration approximately 1,000 canned goods and other and William Woodruff (Berkeley Heights). items were also distributed to area food pantries ALL BREEDS, ALL NEEDS • Summit Times Page 14 • June 2019 THREE EAGLE SCOUTS SOAR FROM TROOP 67 COLLEEN O’ROURKE-HEREDIA, BOY SCOUT TROOP 67 Boy Scout Troop 67, sponsored by St. Teresa of Avila Church in Summit, is pleased to announce that three new Eagle Scouts have soared. An Eagle Court of Honor was held on May 5, 2019 to celebrate the accomplishments of three decorated Boy Scouts: Evan Charles Hybl, Daniel James Melka, and Patrick Robert Murray. The troop was founded in 1933 in Summit. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor that a CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, Boy Scout can receive, and only about four percent of Boy Scouts nationwide attain this GIFTS + MORE high honor. Evan, Daniel and Patrick made their 100 North Union Avenue Eagle Scout Promise in the company of family, Cranford, NJ friends, fellow Scouts, their Scoutmaster John Detweiler and a reception was offered by their Follow us! @shopanthem shopanthem families. www.anthemstylegift.com If anyone is interested in more information about Troop 67 in Summit please go to OFF YOUR ENTIRE sites.google.com/yahoo.com/troop67online 20% PURCHASE! (above, l-r) Daniel James Melka, Evan Charles Offer expires 6/30/19. Excludes sale items and S’well bottles. Hybl and Patrick Robert Murray, Summit Boy Photo by Colleen O’Rourke-Heredia Scout Troop 67’s newest Eagle Scouts.
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REPRINTED FROM THE EVENT’S PROGRAM. Nineteen individuals and four organizations company to open the first interfaith hospitality were recognized by the Union County Human Unity Award for Achievement by a NonProfit network to help homeless families, which opened Relations Commission at the 18th annual Unity Organization -- Family Promise/Karen Olson, on October 27, 1986. More New Jersey Achievement Award presentation held on Founder/President. congregations formed a second network. Other Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Kean University Recognition for turning a moment into a congregations joined in. In 1988, Karen formed STEM Center in Union Township. national movement. the National Interfaith Hospitality Network to The award recipients were nominated and Karen Olson was rushing to a business bring the program nationwide. In addition to selected for their philanthropic and volunteer meeting when she passed a homeless woman on shelter, meals, housing, and job-seeking support, efforts, and for fostering and promoting human the street. On impulse, Karen bought her a the affiliates began developing programs for rights and dignity among the people of Union sandwich. The woman, Millie, accepted the transitional housing, childcare, and homelessness County. sandwich but asked for Karen for more — a prevention. The mission of the Union County Human chance to be heard. Karen stayed with Millie and In 2003, they adopted the name Family Relations Commission is to actively encourage, listened. What she heard made her understand Promise to reflect their broad range of programs develop, promote, and strengthen respect for that homelessness brought profound feelings of and their vision of ending family homelessness. human rights and cultural diversity among the diminished self-worth and disconnection from The name refers to the promise, in the sense of people of Union County. society. Soon after, Karen and her two sons began commitment, which communities make to delivering lunches to homeless people on the families in need. But it also refers to the promise, streets of New York. the potential, inherent in every family. Family Video Production & Editing When Karen learned that homelessness was Promise represents a national movement that affecting families right in her own community in believes we can address family homelessness— Training • Sales • Documentary New Jersey, she knew she had to do something. right here in our own communities. Today, But this was much more than giving sandwiches. Family Promise comprises more than 20 affiliates She brought together people in need and people in 43 states and engages 180,000 volunteers who wanted to help. Existing community nationwide, aiding more than 60,000 family resources could provide shelter, meals, and members annually. locally owned since 1984 housing. Volunteers could use their skills, Founder Karen Olson’s story demonstrates the www.vdsnj.com knowledge, and compassion to help their power of one person to make a difference in the homeless neighbors find employment, reconnect lives of thousands of others. We applaud Karen facebook.com/vdsnj with society, and restore their dignity. for taking that first moment to stop and listen, and Congregations offered hospitality space within for turning a local solution to family email: [email protected] their buildings. The YMCA provided showers homelessness into a national movement. and a family day center. A car dealer discounted Nominations are now open for the 2020 Unity 94060 Ch8est-nu9t S6t. •4 Un-io4n, 0NJ 00704 83 a van. Achievement Awards. For more information In 1986, Karen Olson, a single mom in the about the Commission, or to make a nomination, suburbs, gave up her job at a pharmaceutical please visit its website at www.ucnj.org/uchrc.
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TEENS (ENTERING 6TH GRADE-12TH GRADE): What better way to celebrate summer than with Sponsors for the Summer Reading Program a good book—or ten! That’s the ticket to success Read books and earn prizes based on the include: The Connection, ZRolls Ice Cream, for kids of all ages. From pre-school to adult, the number of books you read! Sweet Nothings, Paper Source, Uber Eats, Summit Free Public Library has a summer ADULTS Medieval Times, Field Station Dinosaurs, Friends reading program that fits every age and every Reading isn’t just for kids! Our adult patrons of the Summit Free Public Library, and the stage! Sign-up kicks off on Saturday, June 8 and are encouraged to join our Summer Reading Summit Department of Community Programs, runs throughout the summer! Program, track books you read (for those with with more local businesses to be announced. Have an Out of this World Experience in our kids—a little healthy competition can be fun), Visit the library for details and to register. You Planetarium! slow down and rediscover the joy of reading if can also register online from home by visiting The Summit Library is partnering with the it’s something you’ve been putting off, join a summitlibrary.readsquared.com, you’ll be asked Pearl Observatory and bringing an inflatable book club (the Summit Library has a Brown Bag to create a user login which will allow you and planetarium to the library’s Rotunda on June 8 at Book Club that meets once a month), or just your kids to keep track of all your summer 2 p.m. in honor of this year’s Summer Reading challenge yourself to read more this summer! reading! Program’s space theme. Visitors can experience the night sky and learn about the stars, constellations, and planets! Want to know what it’s like to land on the moon? Come to our RENNA MEDIA NEWSPAPER RATE SHEET planetarium show and discover the wonders of WE MAIL 135,000 NEWSPAPERS MONTHLY! space and the universe! This event is open to kids and adults. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tina Renna 908-418-5586 Summit Free Public Library, space (no pun [email protected] intended) is limited to the first 30 registrants. Contact the library at 908-273-0350, ext. 825 to Joe Renna 908-447-1295 reserve your spot! [email protected] A Universe of Stories™: Summer Reading Activities for EVERYONE in the Family! 202 Walnut Avenue The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Cranford, NJ 07016 Program is A Universe of Stories™—and info@ rennamedia.com everyone from ages 6 months through adults is encouraged to participate. Here are the details: ertise Adv l AGES 6 MONTHS-ENTERING KINDERGARTEN: or al in 1 s town Moms, Dads, and Caregivers read books to or 21 with their little ones. For every 10 books read your child earns a sticker, small prize, or a book. For every 10 books read your child earns a ticket to enter a raffle for a grand prize donated by a local Summit area business! ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE (ENTERING 1ST GRADE-5TH GRADE): Read for 30 minutes/day for 5 days and earn a small prize or book. Finish 6 books and earn a free ticket to the Somerset Patriots and a free pass to Color Me Mine on Springfield Ave. in downtown Summit. Finish 12 books and earn an additional ticket to the Somerset Patriots. All Elementary-school age children who participate will receive a pool pass to the Summit Family Aquatic Center, valid the last two weeks of August, compliments of The Summit Department of Community Programs. • Summit Times Page 19 • June 2019 NEWLY-RENOVATED COMMUNITY CENTER NOW OPEN
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