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Published by Renna Media Issue 7 • April 2016 A NIGHT AT THE RACES BENEFITS BRAIN INJURY FUND SUBURBAN APRIL 30TH AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF The The Sean Reilly Traumatic Brain Injury COMMERCE Fund will host it’s annual fundraiser, ‘A NIGHT FIRST FRIDAY AT THE RACES', on Saturday, April 30th at the Knights of Columbus, Summit. Join us for a fun NETWORKING night of video horse racing, DJ, delicious light fare and fabulous prizes! BREAKFAST On January 27, 2009, Sean P. Reilly, a Summit High graduate, passed away at the age of 25 from complications attributable to a Traumatic Brain MAY 6,2016 Injury (TBI) that he sustained nearly 5 years 8:00-9:30am earlier while studying abroad in Europe. During his 5 years as a minimally conscious TBI patient, THE GRAND Sean and his family experienced firsthand all of the challenges and pitfalls associated with SUMMIT funding and reimbursement for TBI related HOTEL healthcare. And so, after Sean’s passing, his 570 Springfield Ave parents Susan and Bill founded the Sean Reilly Summit, NJ 07901 TBI Fund to address and bridge the funding shortfalls. (above) The Sean Reilly TBI Fund Board of Directors proudly displays All proceeds from this event will go directly to it’s check for over $64,000 to The JFK Foundation supplemental therapies and rehabilitative equipment for patients at New Jersey’s leading
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Expires 5/10/16. • BOOKS FOR SALE! Summit Times Page 4 • April 2016 The Book Sale is about to begin! The annual profits go to a worthy cause.” 11 CRITICAL HOME Summit College Club (SCC) Book Sale will be SCC collects the books at Westy Self Storage, held from April 19 through 24, 2016, at the 15 River Road, Chatham. Donors may continue INSPECTION TRAPS TO BE American Legion Hall, 257 Elkwood Avenue, to bring books there during the day until April 7. AWARE OF WEEKS BEFORE next to the library in New Providence. “All our work is made possible by the generosity LISTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE About 40,000 gently used books will be of Westy’s,” comments Lynne Rogerson, this displayed, all of them sorted into twenty five year’s Book Sale chair. SCC members spend Summit NJ - According to industry experts, there categories: “History,” “Fiction” (by the author’s hundreds of hours setting up the sale, moving the are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home last name), “Children,” “Teens,” “Cook Books,” books, and sorting them all one by one. is for sale. A new report has been prepared which “Foreign Language,” “Biographies,” “Art,” The Summit College Club is a branch of the identifies the eleven most common of these “Sports” and “Parenting” are just some of the American Association of University Women problems, and what you should know about them categories. There are sections for CDs, DVDs, (AAUW), an organization that promotes equity before you list your home for sale. and LPs, as well. for all women and girls through advocacy, Whether you own an old home or a brand new The first day of the sale is aimed at book education, philanthropy, and research. one, there are a number of things that can fall short dealers and has a $20 admission charge. On the Membership is open to all women and men of requirements during a home inspection. If not next five days, Wednesday through Sunday, April holding the associate degree or higher. identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That's why 20 through 24, there is no admission charge, and To volunteer for the sale or for more it's critical that you read this report before you list tens of thousands of books are sold, the vast information about donating books, please e-mail your home. 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Sunday what you're looking for, and knowing what you're looking for can help you prevent little problems is “Bag Day”: Customers may fill an entire from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. shopping bag with books of their choice for just To help homesellers deal with this issue before $5 a bag. their homes are listed, a free report entitled "11 All the proceeds from the massive sale go Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home toward funding scholarships for deserving local Inspection" has been compiled which explains the high school girls. issues involved. “One of the reasons this sale is so popular,” To hear a brief recorded message about how to commented Marylou Motto, an SCC member, “is 1-888-243-5861 and enter 3006. You can call any that it's local. People in Summit, New time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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The Gates Avenue Knitters & Crocheters are a Market Street Mission in Morristown, the group of women and men who have been Community Food Bank’s Kids Resource meeting for 15 years. We started with 5 women Program in Hillside and St. Joseph Social Service who live on Gates Avenue in Gillette and have Center in Elizabeth. We have also donated hats grown to a roster of more than 50 from Warren, to the Long Hill Township Library, for sale, Bridgewater, Summit, Basking Ridge and other which have amounted to thousands of dollars FUR STORAGE communities in the area. We now meet at the over the years to sponsor programs. In 2015 we TIME Long Hill Township Public Library on Valley raised more than $600 for the library. Road in Gillette on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday We invite people of all levels, from beginners of each month at 7pm. to skilled, and encourage those who would like We work on our own projects as well as create to learn to join us. We freely share our knowledge hats, blankets, scarves and mittens for numerous and experience. For more information, please charities in Central New Jersey. We donate to the email [email protected] MUNICIPAL CURBSIDE Ce GREEN FAITH lebrating LEAF COLLECTION Over 30 BY WAY OF LWV Years in SCHEDULED FOR Business! The League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit will be APRIL 4 THROUGH 29 hosting Rev. Fletcher Harper, Executive Director of Green Faith, at our Thursday, April 7th VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION! meeting. The title of his talk is: Faith and Action WE’RE NOW IN on Climate: From Trenton to Paris and Beyond. SCOTCH PLAINS April is traditionally the month in which we highlight the Environment. We are pleased to S open this meeting up to the public. It is free. We afeguard your precious Furs, Leathers meet at the De Corso Community Center 15 East 4th Street in New Providence at 7:30pm. Come and Shearlings. Our vaults were created to preserve earlier and partake in light refreshments. If you the life and beauty of your Furs, Leathers have any questions call 908-898-0565. The LWV The City of Summit Department of and Shearlings. We offer professional care is a non-partisan political organization that works Community Services is offering curbside leaf and insured security for your complete protection. to increase understanding of major public policy collection beginning April 4 and continuing The very best place to store your garments. issues. You can learn more about Green Faith at through April 29. S : www.greenfaith.org. The Division of Public Works will collect ee us for expert Restyling, Repairs, Cleaning, bagged leaves on regularly scheduled garbage Glazing and extensive selection of ultimate quality RICH LEY & CO. TREE SERVICE pickup days. Leaves must be placed in designer Furs, Leathers, Rainwear and Reversibles. Firewood • Logs • Chips • Mulch biodegradable brown bags and placed at the curb. 1721 EAST 2ND STREET • 110 Ft. All-Terrain Crane Residents may also bring leaves to the Summit Transfer Station at 40 New Providence Rd. • 60 Ft. Bucket SCOTCH PLAINS NJ 07076 Leaves collected in the spring and fall are 908.322.1414 • Stump Removal composted and are made available to the public Leave your tree work to us in the spring for use on lawns and in gardens. Chris Poulios • Ronnie Perna Please contact the Department of Community Closed Sundays and Mondays Fully Insured 908-654-1353 Services at 908-273-6404 with any questions. For Over 30 Years Scotch Plains, NJ more information visit cityofsummit.org.
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Summit Community Programs was recently covers a different SFAC safety topic, educating Summertime Surf and Paddle School of Belmar, recognized by the New Jersey Recreation and patrons on proper use of life jackets, general pool NJ. This highly successful program will continue Parks Association with three separate awards safety rules, and more. into the upcoming SFAC season. presented during the Annual NJRPA Conference Accepting the Daniel M. Gasalberti Recreation The final and most coveted award of the night, held last week in Atlantic City. Programming Award was DCP Programmer, the Fay S. Mathewson Crystal Award, was also DCP Brand Manager, Sophie H. Mannaerts David Guida for his work on Paddleboarding at presented to James Colucci, this time recognizing and DCP Board Presiding Officer, James Colucci the SFAC. David developed and implemented the him as a “Friend of Recreation, Parks, and proudly took home the Agency Showcase Award Paddleboarding Program in the summer of 2015, Conservation.” in Digital Media Promotion for their work on welcoming members and non-members to Through the years, James has exemplified an Shark Diddy TV. Each segment of Diddy TV participate alongside trained instructors from exceptional level of dedication to the DCP, volunteering his time at all events and fundraising efforts. James has also devoted his professional services to the DCP, capturing the SFAC and all DCP parks and facilities with HD and Aerial Photography. Overall, it was a proud night for Summit Community Programs at the 2016 NJRPA Conference. All three awards are now on display at the Community Center, 100 Morris Avenue. More information on the DCP’s award- winning programs, facilities, and staff can be found at summitcommunityprograms.com.
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GePneRraEl CConsItSrucItOionN Inc. Robert Siessel - Cell: 732-620-3657 [email protected] 432 Willow Way • Clark NJ 07066 • ANNUAL BABY SHOWER TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED Summit Times Page 8 • April 2016 The Christ Child Society of Summit is hosting donation of $40 is kindly requested. Co-President its 10th Annual Baby Shower on Thursday, April Kathryn Colao remarks, “I love how each year 7, 2016 at St. Teresa of Avila, Memorial Hall at our baby shower brings together our members St. Teresa of Avila 306 Morris Ave. Summit, NJ. and friends in the community to celebrate the The Christ Child Society of Summit provides advent of spring and to support the Christ Child bundles of essential clothing, or layettes, to layette program. The adorable baby clothes and NJ FOUNDATION FOR babies at Overlook and Morristown Hospital free donations we receive make our layettes extra OPEN GOVERNMENT pediatric clinics. Since their first baby shower in special and help us serve local families in need 2007, they have touched well over 1,400 babies in a meaningful way.” For more information, to TO PRESENT in the community by providing them with R.S.V.P or to become a member please visit FREE SEMINAR essential clothing. In addition, through the efforts www.christchildsummit.org. of the “Knitting Angels,” a hand-knit or sewn The Summit Chapter of the Christ Child item completes each package. These bundles help Society provides aid and supplies to at-risk Tuesday, April 26 babies and their families with limited resources children in Summit and neighboring towns. The 6:30 – 8:30 PM get off to a happy and healthy start. Every Christ Christ Child Society helps build better Child Society chapter in the country provides communities by partnering with others to serve layettes to needy newborns in their area. The children and families in need. Members assemble layettes are the signature and founding project of and deliver layettes (essential bundles of the National Christ Child Society. clothing) to newborns at local hospitals, and Baby Shower Co-Chairs Sheila Schlageter and partners with Bridges Outreach to run an annual Julie Vlass welcome all to celebrate the coming school supplies drive that provides essential of Spring and new life with a Mass at 11:30 am supplies for elementary, middle and high school followed by a lovely lunch catered by What a children in Summit. The Christ Child Society of The Cranford Community Center Dish. A donation of new layette items such as Summit is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. outfits, pajamas, receiving blankets, onesies in Your gift is tax deductible to the extent permitted 220 Walnut Ave. • Cranford, NJ newborn and 3 month sizes or a monetary by law. Community Room Located on the First Floor Join the New Jersey Foundation for Open Government (NJFOG) the evening of April 26, 2016 for a discussion of the state’s open public records and meetings laws. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the laws that provide public access to government meetings and documents and that allow citizens greater insight into the operations of state and local governments in New Jersey. The seminar is free and open to everyone, so please help us spread the word and feel free to bring your questions on April 26. Handouts and light refreshments will be provided. Please let us know you will be attending by registering via email to [email protected]. (above, l-r) Marian Imperatore, Mary Higgins, Sue Silva, Christine Amundson, and May Fridel at last year’s Christ Child Society of Summit Luncheon. Owned and operated by Mike Umstead BUSY BEE Chimneys Gutters Masonry Roofing Cleaning Cleaning Repairs Repairs WANTED: & Repairs & Repairs ALL CARS & TRUCKS: JUNK OR NOT 908-289-8911 Late Model Foreign & American New & Used Auto & Truck Parts: Junk Tow Away • Motors • Transmission Fast Pick Up • Auto Glass • Computers • Tail Lights • Doors 24 HR Service • Fenders • AC Compressors 732-381-2646 1 DudleNyig Cht .T &ow Rintg. 17 3S2o-u49th6,- 1A6v3e3 nel, NJ
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Across the nation during the month of March, together at SAGE Eldercare on March 16 to Wheels for SAGE. “The relationship and local officials are taking part in Meals on Wheels deliver meals to residents in their respective communication between local police departments America campaign to raise awareness for towns. and a community-based organization such as isolation and poor nutrition among older “It is our 50th anniversary this year and is SAGE is critical so that older residents are looked Americans. Five police chiefs and one lieutenant vitally important to the people we serve that law after and protected. The annual “March For from Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New enforcement officials meet these individuals,” Meals” campaign established by Meals on Providence, Summit, and Springfield gathered stated Marianne Kranz, Director of Meals on Wheels America provides a great opportunity for us to enlist the help of local officials by visiting older residents, listening to their concerns and getting to know their circumstances. In addition to local police chiefs, SAGE has enlisted the involvement of local elected officials, EMTs, and community groups. “It is vital for these decision-makers within the communities we serve to have an understanding of the homebound residents in their towns – often times, our volunteers are the only people checking in on them,” added Kranz. About fifteen times a year, SAGE has to turn to the police to do welfare checks on clients who don’t respond, and about five times a year, a SAGE Meals on Wheels volunteer calls 911 when finding a client in need of immediate professional and/or medical assistance. “Not only does SAGE rely on us to check on the safety and wellness of our older residents, but we also rely on SAGE’s professional staff when we find someone who needs their assistance and services. Our partnership ensures that isolated (above, l-r) New Providence Police Chief Anthony D. Buccelli, Jr., Berkeley Heights Police Chief older residents are getting the help they need,” John DiPasquale, Summit Police Chief Robert Weck, Mountainside Police Chief Allan V. noted New Providence Police Chief Anthony D. Attanasio, Mountainside Lieutenant Tom Murphy, and Springfield Police Chief John Cook. They Buccelli, Jr. delivered meals to older residents in the area on March 16 as part of the Meals on Wheels For more information, please call America’s “March For Meals” annual campaign, which is coordinated by SAGE Eldercare. 908.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org. • Summit Times Page 12 • April 2016