The Collection - Spring 2013 Edition

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As a designer, what are your biggest challenges?With all the HGTV shows, there is a misconception that a room or home can be

transformed overnight. Consumers are misled on realistic time frames for completion and the amazing amount of behind the scenes time that is involved in real life construction and design projects. Even worse is how “easy” they are lead to believe the project can be completed by a do-it-yourselfer. My clients appreciate the wealth of expertise, knowledge, training, quality control and customer service I bring to the project. They know they won’t make mistakes, they’ll spend less money and end up with a much more professional result.

With each project, my challenge is envisioning what the client is looking for, even if they’re having difficulty putting this into words. I work closely to understand the client’s style and color preferences function needs, etc. The very best compliment a client can give me is, “Hope, this is exactly what I wanted.”

After 20+ years in the business, what changes have you seen?

As little as 10-15 years ago, 70% of the furniture and furnishings were made here in the USA. Today only 30% is made here, and many of the goods made overseas can be poorly crafted and often more expensive. I am very careful about what I select to insure quality craftsmanship. It used to be that consumers wanted to own quality goods that would be enduring if not heirloom pieces. The younger generations look to change out their rooms rather quickly. Furnishing a home is expensive on any budget. A well-designed room can be classic in whatever style it is and should easily endure for a decade a more.

If you and a client are really far apart, in your realization for a new space, how do you resolve this?

This is a delicate matter, since I understand the home is theirs and they have to live there. It is important to be extremely respectful of that. I feel my role is to educate, advise and guide. It does depend on the issue, however, and if I see that the resulting decision is going to ultimately sacrifice the end result, leading to client dissatisfaction, I will be

honest and find ways to show them a better resolution. Over the years, I have gained a tremendous amount of respect and a high level of trust from my clients. They usually defer to my suggestions and end up thanking me!

Given the new economic situation, are clients as eager to do extensive whole house or entire room remodeling?

Despite the economic situation, clients still value their homes and maintaining its resale value. Gone are the days where clients wanted the project done yesterday, and money was no object. Clients are much more careful how much money they spend and exactly where they spend it. I enjoy the challenge of providing my clients with an end result that stays within their budget. There are so many ways to achieve the look, give the room the function it needs, and still save money.

Are there any styles that you prefer to work in?What I enjoy most about interior design and my work is working with people. I like to

know and understand their styles. I don’t think my job is about putting my stamp on every project. Currently I am working on a very traditional French/English inspired home, a sleek and clean lined modern home, a very contemporary bathroom, an arts and crafts style home, and three very “transitional” homes that will be quite eclectic in style. A lot of my work is blending styles. When done correctly the furnishings harmonize and give the room much more character.

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Volume 30, Issue 2FEATURES

SpringTHE COLLECTION

Calendar6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

In The Schools 17-18 In The Communities 21-22

Features Meet Hope Sferra .......................................................................................3 Just Shorn® at Cove Carpet One in Summit ..............................................5 Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture ....................................................................7 Take Another Look at Basking Ridge Country Club ....................................9 Celebrating 30 Years with Constance Carrigan .......................................13 Rotary Scholarship Raffle ........................................................................14 Designism at CW&I ..................................................................................15 Esperanza Salon Welcomes Arlene ..........................................................15 Junior League Thrift Shop .......................................................................24 Virtue Tile Celebrates 30 Years with Dave Mozes ....................................24 Meet the Merchants Promotion ...............................................................25 Notes From Here and There .....................................................................26 Corrections to the Directory.....................................................................26


A n exciting new carpet is now

available at Cove Carpet One

Floor & Home – Just Shorn® New

Zealand wool carpet. This beautiful, natural,

sustainable product appeals to the “green

conscious” customer by combining unmatched

style with the benefit of environmental

sustainability at an affordable price.

A long established group of pioneering

sheep farmers produce and

harvest some of

the world’s finest naturally sustainable wool.

“We have met the sheep herders from

New Zealand, so we know well the quality

and integrity of the source of the wool that

goes into Just Shorn® carpeting,” said Donna

Dwyre, co-owner of Cove Carpet One Floor &

Home. “We have a great selection of new wool

products at Cove, and we invite everyone to

stop in and see what we can offer you, with

Just Shorn® carpet, you might say it goes from

farm to floor!”

Just Shorn® assures customers that they

are purchasing a quality carpet brand that is

inherently resistant to mold and mildew, easy

to clean, and durable, so it retains its ageless

beauty and warmth for years to come.

A special promotion is underway at Cove

Carpet One in Summit. For any new carpet order of $2500 or more, Cove will take off $150. So come in and experience Just Shorn®

carpet – from the earth, from the beautiful

sheep farms of New Zealand, a superior

wool carpet that will surpass all of your

expectations.

Spring Calendar OngoingArt Shows in ChathamArt League of the Chathams “The Spring Show” and “Sally Abbott: Big Skies & Below,” at Township of Chatham Municipal Building and the Lundt-Glover Gallery, 58 Meyersville Rd, Chatham Township; hours M-F, 9 AM-4 PM; free and handicapped accessible; parking on site; through June 7

Cell Phone Collections Benefit GLHS Project GraduationOngoing collection of retired cell phones which will be disposed of properly and help raise funds for Gov. Livingston HS’s Project Graduation; collection bins are in Berkeley Heights Public Library, Mountainside Public Library and the Wireless Zone stores in new providence and Gillette; email [email protected] for more information

MondaysFrench Conversation Group6-8 PM at Weichert, Realtors, 474 Morris Ave, Summit; led by Bob Velasquez; free and open to the public; free parking in rear of building; call 908-380-3502 or email [email protected] for more information

Mondays & WednesdaysPlay Bridge at the YMCA12:30-3 PM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; no partners needed; one-time fee $10, then $7/week to play; Beginners Class on Monday, 11-12 noon ($20 for first 4 classes, $5/class thereafter); call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Mondays & ThursdaysArgentine Tango ClassesOngoing classes for all levels on Monday and Thursday evenings at Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave, Summit; taught by Carolina and Diego; no partners or experience necessary; fee charged; for more information, visit www.DanceTangoNJ.com or call 908-918-9790

TuesdaysOld Guard MeetsSummit Area Old Guard meets Tuesday mornings at New Providence Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Avenue, NP; 9:15 AM for area 50+ active men; speakers, coffee, participation in many types of events and trips; call 908-244-4384 for information or visit www.summitoldguard.homestead.com

Cancer Recovery Fitness Program at Pathways1:30-2:15 PM at The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; free; an exercise program, sponsored by Pathways, for women recovering from cancer surgery, designed to increase energy levels and endurance, reduce stress while improving range of motion; call Michele Visco at 908-273-4242 x 154 or email [email protected] for more information

Gynecological Cancer Support Group at Pathways12 N-1:15 PM at Pathways at The Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; group meets second and fourth Tuesday; for women at any stage of treatment; call Michele Visco at 908-273-4242 x 154 or email [email protected] for information

Italian ConversationConversational group meets first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2 PM at Parsippany Main Library; informal gathering welcomes those who wish to improve their Italian; call Roland at 973-887-5266 for more information

Tuesdays & ThursdaysArthritis Foundation Class for Seniors2 PM on Tuesdays, 11:30 AM on Thursdays, at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; open to the community; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org for information

Tuesdays & SaturdaysGentle Yoga for Female Cancer SurvivorsClasses are for women recovering from cancer surgery and treatment; offered at Pathways, at The Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings; taught by Jana; register by calling Michele Visco at 908-273-4242 x 154 or email [email protected]

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Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture Celebrates 23 YearsB

ellini Baby & Teen Furniture of Short Hills is currently celebrating its 23rd year in business. Every one of their sales associates has more than 18 years experience designing unique and fun children’s rooms that are built with quality and style to last for years. Their designs cover children’s rooms from newborn to teens. Bellini is known for high quality products, unmatchable customer service and loyal fans.

Their expert staff works with your room dimen-sions and your taste to create a special room for your child. But the most special part of their busi-ness is helping parents create an atmosphere for their child that is safe as well as special. Bellini is your go-to store for fantastic kids’ room design!

Visit them in the Kings Shopping Center on Morris Turnpike in Short Hills and online at www.bellini.com. The store is open seven days a week for your shopping convenience.

WednesdaysBNI Business Exchange MeetsChapter meets for breakfast from 7-8:30 AM at food., at 339 Springfield Avenue, Summit; BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world, with one person from each profession permitted to join a chapter; meetings open to all who are interested; call Lawrence Pappas, President, at 973-893-8077 or Herb Ronde, Marketing Chair, at 973-762-0850 or visit www.bnibizex.com

Seniors Sing! 11AM-12 noon at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Avenue, Summit; all area senior citizens are invited to this “young at heart” choral program; offered by Continuo Arts Foundation and Summit Community Programs; no experience or training needed, just a love of singing; for information, call 908-264-5324 or visit www.continuoarts.com

ThursdaysAARP Tax-Aide Program at SAGEBy appointment only, at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St, Summit; program runs through April 11; free tax counseling and preparation for middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60+; open to the public; to sign up, call 908-598-5548 or visit www.sageeldercare.org

Breast Cancer Support Group at Pathways6 PM on the second and fourth Thursday; at The Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; free; for women diagnosed and at any stage of treatment; resources and coping strategies are shared; call Michele Visco at 908-273-4242 x 154 or email [email protected]

FridaysMah Jongg at the Y12:30-2:30 at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit, 3rd floor; play with your Y friends, bring your Mah Jongg cards; $5/visit; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Performances at The Minstrel8 PM at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown; run by The Folk Project, features traditional American and ethnic folk music; 4/5-Lou & Peter Berryman, Dave Kleiner opens; 4/12-Open Stage; 4/19-Annie & the Hedonists, Tumbling Bones opens; 4/26-Christine Lavin, the Lords of Liechtenstein open; location is handicapped accessible, free parking on site; adults $8, 12 and under free; call 973-335-9489 or visit www.folkproject.org for ticket prices and more information

SaturdaysArgentine Tango Open House2:30-6:30 at MONDO, 426 Springfield Ave, Summit; open to all levels, no partner necessary; $15 cover charge; experience the magic of Argentine Tango!; complimentary class at 3 PM, open to all levels; delicious Argentine pastries and coffee for sale; for more info visit www.DanceTangoNJ.com or call 908-918-9790

Swingin’ Tern Contra & Square DancingDance group meets first & third Saturdays at 8 PM at First Presbyterian Church Parish Hall, 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover; beginners’ workshop at 7:30;4/6-Bob Isaacs with Perpetual e-Motion (adults $15, students $10); 4/20-Rock n’ Reel night: Ridge Kennedy calls, Folk Project Boogie Band plays (adults $10, students $5); dance series run by The Folk Project features specials callers and musicians; call 973-295-6864 or visit www.folkproject.org for information

Thursday, March 28Union County Means Business program“The Legislative Outlook for Business” is topic of breakfast meeting; 8-10 AM in STEM Building, Kean University, Union; guest speakers from NJ Legislature and a Hurricane Sandy aid package update; register at www.ucnj.org/UCmeansbusiness or call 908-527-4200

Thursdays, March 28 & April 25New Millennium Nutrition8:15-10 PM at Terra Sky Center, 510 Morris Ave, Summit; nutrition education program led by Larry Heisler, MA; learn about healthy food choices, shopping, menu planning, recipes, etc; pre-registration required; $40/class; call 908-277-1222 or visit www.terraskycenter.com

Friday, March 29“Breakfast with the Mayor”8-9 AM at Berkeley Heights Town Hall; sponsored by Suburban Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Joe Bruno will speak about the opportunities Berkeley Heights and the chamber have for your business, network with local businesses, light breakfast served; call 908-464-8899 to RSVP, or email [email protected]

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N ow that spring is here, it is time to think about your plans for outdoor recreation. And if afford-

able golf on a pristine and challenging 18-hole course, a relaxing private swim club, recreational facilities, and a modern clubhouse are in your plans, check out Basking Ridge Country Club!

Situated on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the Somerset Hills, the club offers a par 71 course as well as comprehensive practice facilities, meeting and dining rooms in the clubhouse, on-site catering, a superb restau-rant, snack bars, golf shop, carts, ample parking, lots of events, and more.

New this year are several flexible and affordable membership opportunities - one is designed for members ages 30-37. This Young Professional Membership offers unlimited golf six days a week, greens fees included, as well as unlimited use of practice facilities, all at an afford-able price point without an initiation fee or monthly dining assessments.

A New Corporate Hospitality Package offers flexibility, convenience and affordability without initiation fees, dining assessments or an annual financial commitment. Companies have the option to purchase rounds of golf without the commitment of long-term membership, where company representatives and their guests/clients can

play Tuesday through Friday and weekends after 1 PM. Available are packages for 20 rounds to over 50 rounds per season. There are also flexible levels of membership for local professionals and residents, including a generous re-ferral program offered to fellow professionals and families from the same organization. And if you join before April 30, BRCC will pay the NJ sales tax on membership dues!

As always, Basking Ridge Country Club offers an extensive class of membership opportunities for enjoy-ing the game of golf. Weekday, House, Twilight, Associate, Junior, and Child are all available for varied annual dues. Add these opportunities to Premium Memberships for Professionals and Corporations, and you’ve got a complete array of affordable opportunities to appeal to all golfers. In addition, Basking Ridge Country Club has always been women-friendly, where women can play without restric-tions and enjoy Ladies Beginner Clinics, private lessons, and Parent & Child Clinics. There are also Executive and Professional Women’s Referral Programs, where you can join with a friend or colleague as a new member. A 9-Hole, 18-Hole and Sunday Professionals League are also offered for women.

The Golf Academy at BRCC offers private lessons, clinics and camps for beginner, intermediate, and advanced golf-ers (membership is not required). A New Professional’s Golf Clinic offers weekday evening options for the male and female working professional who want to learn

golf or perfect their game. Summer Camp programs, all taught by PGA professionals, include full-day and half-day programs for campers ages 7-16, who are grouped by age and ability. Sue and Tom Delaney are the Co-head PGA Professionals at Basking Ridge CC and they lead and oversee all the clinics and programs, alongside their PGA Assistant, Jeff Marx, and PGA Apprentice, Pete Rondinone.

Enjoy a family vacation all summer long! New members can join the Swim Club at BRCC by April 30th and take advantage of the best value of the season. A Family Swim Membership includes a social membership throughout the calendar year. Join the Swim Club by the end of April, and receive $150 back in “House Cash” and eight compli-mentary guest passes!

BRCC has always been a proud supporter of our troops and veterans and offers an attractive golf package to those who served in our Armed Forces-Call for details!

As always at BRCC, there are no bond, sponsor, initiation fee and food minimums required. So what are you waiting for? Give Kelly a call today and enjoy a fun-filled summer and golf season at Basking Ridge Country Club!

Kelly Pantone, Director of Marketing and Membership: 908-766-8200 x 116 or visit www.baskingridgecc.com.

Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Take Another Look at Basking Ridge Country Club…and See What’s New!

Sunday, March 31Meyersville Grange Antiques & Collectibles Market7 AM-2 PM at 500 Meyersville Rd, Gillette; find quality antiques and distinctive collectibles at reasonable prices; freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and desserts in the Downstairs Café; for information, email [email protected]

Month of AprilBasking Ridge CC RegistrationsRegistration is open for the Swim Club at Basking Ridge Country Club – enjoy a summer vacation all summer long! Join during April as a new member and receive $150 house credit and a package of complimentary guest passes; The Golf Academy at BRCC now has open registration for adult and junior golf clinics and junior summer camps (membership not required); new for 2013 is an evening adult golf clinic for working professionals; call 908-766-8200 x 143 or visit www.baskingridgecc.com for more information

Monday, April 1Summer Camp Registration at The ConnectionSummer Day Camps run July 1-August 23, with weekly sessions for boy and girls ages 3+; extended hours available; visit www.theconnectiononline.org for brochure and registration forms or call 908-273-4242 or visit 79 Maple St, Summit

Group Piano Lessons for AdultsDust off the ivories…group lessons for beginner (Piano 1 from 7-8:15 PM) and intermediate (Piano 2 from 8:15-9:30 PM) students begin; classes held at the Chatham Middle School, as part of the Chatham Adult School; bring a keyboard and learn notation, rhythms, and techniques; 7-week course taught by Gilda Spielberg; call 908-522-9486 or 908-347-2898 for information; to sign up, call 973-443-9222; pre-registration is required

April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29Blood Pressure Screenings10 AM-3 PM at Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Ave, Summit; learn your numbers and how to reduce risk, sponsored by Overlook Medical Center; free; registration not required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up and for information

Tuesday, April 2Preschool Registration at The ConnectionCertified Preschool for ages 3-5 with flexible hours; stop in to see the classroom at 79 Maple St, Summit; or visit www.theconnectiononline.org or call 908-273-4242

Senior Book Club at YMCA1-2 PM at the Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; free and open to all area seniors; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org for more information

Learn About Veterans’ Benefits at SAGE5:30-7 PM at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St, Summit; speaker is Laurie Hauptman, Esq.; as an honorably discharged veteran over 65, you may be eligible for special benefits…come and find out more; to register or for more information, call 908-598-5548 or email [email protected]

Cholesterol ScreeningsTwo locations: 9-10:30 AM at Shrine of St. Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Rd, Stirling; 11 AM-12:30 PM at Long Hill Township Library, 917 Valley Rd, Gillette; have total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio measured using finger stick; education and counseling are offered by Overlook Medical Center; $10; registration required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up

April 2, 9, 16 & 23Fighting Cancer as a FamilyEducation workshops led by social workers to help families understand how cancer can affect the whole family; 5:30-7:30 PM at Overlook Medical Center, Cancer Center Conference Room, 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit; free; for more information and to register, call 909-522-5925

Wednesday, April 3Blood Pressure Screenings10-11:30 AM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; learn your numbers and how to reduce risk; sponsored by Overlook Medical Center; free; registration not required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up and for information

Body Mass Index/Body Fat Analysis10-11:30 AM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; learn how your body-fat percentage and BMI affect your heart health; receive individual counseling and educational materials from Overlook Medical Center professionals; registration required, call 800-247-9580


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Thursday, April 4Registration for KinderQuest and After-School Programs at The ConnectionKindergarten wrap-around program and extended after-school care at Jefferson and Wilson Primary Centers and The Connection; visit www.theconnectiononline.org or call 908-273-4242 for more information, or stop in at 79 Maple St, Summit

April 1-5Lifeguard Training at The ConnectionLifeguard certification courses for swimmers 15 years+; M-F from 10-4; certification is valid for 2 years; registration is ongoing; call 908-273-4242 for more information or visit www.theconnectiononline.org or visit 79 Maple St, Summit

Thursday, April 4First Thursday Gallery ShowAt MONDO Summit, 426 Springfield Ave, 2nd floor, Summit; 6-9 PM; Joni Rose Fine Art, Urban Amish Fine Art, and more

Thursday Evening Salon Series“Opera from Page to Stage” at Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm St, Summit; presented by Edward Berkeley, Professor of Opera Studies at Julliard; 7:30-9 PM; enjoy a glass of wine as you listen; free but reservations are required; call 908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org; free parking on site

Sacred Heart Healing & Meditation Circle8:15 PM at Terra Sky Center, 510 Morris Ave, Summit, 2nd floor; free and open to the community; Circle led by Larry Heisler & held first Thursday of every month; call 908-277-1222 or visit www.terraskycenter.com

Friday, April 5First Friday Breakfast Meeting8 AM at The Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Ave, Summit; sponsored by the Suburban Chamber of Commerce; speaker, buffet breakfast, networking; fee charged; call 908-522-1700 or visit www.suburbanchambers.org for information and to sign up

April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21“Shakespeare in Vegas”At Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave (corner Russell Pl), Summit; world premiere of Suzanne Bradbeer’s hilarious comedy; Fri and Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 2; tickets $30, seniors & students $25; visit www.dreamcatcherrep.org for information and to purchase tickets, or call 800-838-3006; free parking in lot off Ashwood Ave and on street; a co-production with Playwrights Theatre of NJ

Sunday, April 7Senior Prom at the Summit YMCA1-4 PM at the Y, 67 Maple St, Summit; free and open to all area seniors; dining and dancing; contact Sue at 908-273-3330 x 1167 for more information and to reserve a place

April 7, 14, 21 & 28Pre-Natal Yoga10:30-11:45 AM at Terra Sky Center, 510 Morris Ave, Summit, 2nd floor; a natural way to bring consciousness to the relationship you have with your baby and to increase strength, flexibility and a sense of well-being; pre-registration is required; $20/session; call 908-277-1222 or visit www.terraskycenter.com

April 8 & 29Bone Density Screenings10 AM-3 PM at Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Ave, Summit; noninvasive ultrasound provides immediate results; counseling and educational materials also provided by Overlook Medical Center;$10; registration required; call 800-247-9580

April 8 & 22Reiki Healing Circle7-8:30 PM in the Salt Room at Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights; experience restoration, relaxation and balance, reduce stress; $25; space is limited; reserve at [email protected] or 908-665-0333; www.respirasalt.com



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The current staff of The Collection visited with Constance Carrigan, the first Editor in Chief of The Collection when it began in 1983, to reminisce about what it was like 30 years ago in Summit.

The Collection was originally called The Summit Collection because it featured only advertisers and stores from Summit. It was the first of its kind and was a distinctive publication printed on brown paper. Then, as now, it was direct-mailed to many homes and businesses in the Summit area.

Constance and her husband Jim and family, moved to Summit in 1961 from California. Jim was a business executive and Constance originally a stay-at-home mom. She was recruited to work for a local newspaper early on, becoming the first advertising manager of the Independent Press, helping it develop into an outstanding regional publication. She came to the Summit Chamber of Commerce in 1981 and two years later was encouraged by the Chamber board to take on this new publication. As before, Constance succeeded in making it a successful venture and an award-winning enterprise.

The idea for The Summit Collection grew out of several Summit merchants’ concerns about the future of the downtown stores at the time when The Short Hills Mall was undergoing its first major expansion and Murray Hill Square was developed. To remain successful, they felt they needed to better promote their shops and services to the area public, and a local “advertorial” paper seemed the right vehicle to accomplish that. Perry Root, the owner of Roots Men’s Store, had seen a similar publication in Texas at The Galleria, and he recommended to several other merchants that this was

something that could work in Summit. And Constance was the perfect person to carry that forward.

Constance provided careful personal service to every client, whether she was writing an editorial about them or creating their advertisements. She always took the extra

time to do what was necessary to create ads that worked for Summit’s stores and businesses. “Some of my favorite

advertisers were Bill Stampes at The Square Yard and Bert Model at Sealfons, and I always enjoyed doing the ads for Miss Nellie, Brass n’ Gifts and Marie Stadler,” Constance reminisced. “Back then, I had to spec out every ad and do a mock-up, and then our graphics person would pick up my copies and turn them into proofs, which then had to be walked around to each advertiser for their input and corrections. The actual paper was put together page by page with individual ads, rulers and paste, and these boards were sent to the printer. I’m amazed at how it’s all done today electronically!” she concluded.

Constance retired in 1997 when she and Jim moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After

several years of southern living, they returned to New Jersey to be closer to their children and

grandchildren and now reside at Meadow Lakes in Hightstown. “Constance will always be an inspiration to me,” said Diane Gallo, the current editor.

The Collection Celebrates 30 Years by Honoring Constance Carrigan

April 8, 15, 22 & 29Diabetes Screenings10 AM-3 PM at Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Ave, Summit; learn your blood sugar and risk factors for Type 2 diabetes; registration required; free; call 800-247-9580 to sign up and for information

April 8, 15, 22 & 29RISE Institute Series for Women“Life in Transition” is a six-week series that runs until May 13, at NCJW Center for Women, 70 South Orange Ave, Suite 120, Livingston; led by trained staff, RISE 6 is for women in transition, learning to build confidence, seeking re-entry into the workforce; 11 AM-12:30 PM sessions are held six consecutive Mondays; fee $45; pre-registration is required; call 973-994-4994 or email [email protected] for information and to register

Tuesday, April 9Cholesterol ScreeningsTwo locations: 9-10:30 AM at Berkeley Heights Township Hall, 29 Park Ave, BH; 11 AM-12:30 PM at Mountainside Library, 1 Constitution Plaza, Mountainside; have total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio measured using finger stick; education and counseling are offered by Overlook Medical Center; $10; registration required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up

Wednesday, April 10Summit Fortnightly Club Meets1 PM at Historic Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave, Summit; speaker is Wynne A. Whitman, speaking on “Smart Women Know What to Do,” a discussion of the responsibilities of fiduciaries; Whitman is an attorney in Morristown; the community is welcome to attend; for information, visit www.historictwinmaples.org or call 908-247-8443

Thursday, April 11Cholesterol ScreeningsTwo locations: 9-10:30 AM at New Providence Municipal Hall, 360 Elkwood Ave, NP; 11 AM-12:30 PM at Chatham Family Practice, 492 main St, Chatham; have total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio measured using finger stick; education and counseling are offered by Overlook Medical Center; $10; registration required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up

Mothers & More Meeting7:45-9:30 PM at The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; greater Summit area chapter welcomes new members and meets on second Thursday of every month; playgroups, mom’s night out, book club, family events, informative meetings, and more; free; visit www.momsnjsc.webs.com for more information

Friday, April 12Buenos Aires Comes to Summit!Tango Night at Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave, Summit; live music, complimentary intro tango class; class held every second Friday evening; snacks and coffee, BYOB; $20 cover charge; no partner or experience necessary; for more info and to reserve a place, visit www.CarolinayDiego.com or call 908-918-9790

April 12 & 13For Art’s Sake at VACNJEight annual Spring Benefit event features Art Road Trip and Blank Canvas Event, silent art auction, food and drink, curator’s salon; hosted by Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm St, Summit; Fri from 9:30-3, Sat from 7:30-11 PM; call for information, prices and tickets, 908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org

April 12 & 26Neighborhood Networking Group (NNG) Meets7:45 AM at Hilltop Community Bank, 555 Springfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights; NNG welcomes members from Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and surrounding areas; NNG seeks to expand business and create supportive friendships; call Patrick (908-219-4467) for information and for other upcoming dates

Saturday, April 13Cabaret Concert & Dinner6:30-8 PM at Central Presbyterian Church, 70 Maple St, Summit; special event in the Auditorium features vocalists Elizabeth Perryman and Glenn Boothby, pre-dinner social, cabaret concert and dinner; for information, call 908-273-0441


Rotary Raffle Supports Scholarships

Want to support a good cause? Felling lucky? Here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

The Summit/New Providence Rotary Club is sponsoring a 50/50 Tax Relief Raffle. Proceeds go to support the Rotary Scholarship Program for students in Summit and New Providence High Schools.Only 500 chances have been printed, and each one costs $50. If all

tickets are sold, the Grand Prize winner receives $6,250, Second Prize winner gets $3,750, and Third Prize winner receives $2,500. With only 500 tickets, the odds of winning are pretty good!Drawing will be held on April 15 – Tax Day! – at 1 PM at The

Grand Summit Hotel, and winners need not be present to win. Want a ticket? Call 908-598-2532 today. You’ll be supporting a good cause.


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E peranza Salon & Spa is happy to welcome new Hair Stylist and

Colorist, Arlene. Arlene brings with her over 20 years of industry experience. She has trained at Tony and Guy Advanced Academy and is certified in color and Keratin treatments. She continues her education to stay on top of the latest trends in hair. “I love to learn new things and take the time to educate my clients on how to keep up their look to fit their lifestyle,” says Arlene. Esperanza Urrego, owner of Esperanza Salon & Spa, is confident in Arlene’s experience and creativity and is certain that she can give you the look you are going for. Arlene is very excited to be part of Esperanza Salon & Spa and looks forward to hearing from you. To book an appointment with Arlene, call the Salon at 908-598-1000. Please ask her about a Complimentary Blow Out for first time clients with any Color Service.

Welcome New Hair Stylist Arlene to Esperanza Salon & Spa in Summit

Saturday, April 13Family Night at the Y 6-8 PM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; spring fling/fun family activities - plant seeds, decorate Easter eggs, play games, and climb the rock wall; free; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Sanctuary Concerts Features Holly Near8 PM at Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township, 240 Southern Blvd, Chatham; legendary folksinger performs with full band, plus Kim & Reggie Harris open; tickets $25 person includes desserts and coffee at intermission; call 973-376-4946 or email [email protected] or visit www.sanctuaryconcerts.org

April 13 & 14Book Sale at Millburn LibraryAnnual book sale to benefit the Millburn Public Library; 4/13-9:30AM-4:30 PM, 4/14-1-4:30 PM; hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction, videos and DVD/CDs on sale; sponsored by Friends of Millburn Library; call 973-367-1006 or 973-467-9248 for more information

Monday, April 15 Cholesterol Screenings10 AM-3 PM at Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Ave, Summit; have total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio measured using finger stick; education and counseling are offered by Overlook Medical Center; $10; registration required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up

Meditation in the Salt Room7-8 PM at Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights; practice mindfulness-based stress reduction, guided relaxation and salt therapy to rejuvenate mind, body and soul; $15;space is limited, reservations required to [email protected] or call 908-665-0333

April 15 and OngoingPathways Dragon Boat Team SOSNJ PracticeCancer survivors’ Dragon Boat Team practices at Lake Parsippany on Monday from 5:45-7:15 PM; no experience required; practices and races continue through mid-October; call Michele at 908-273-4242 x 154 or stop by The Connection, 79 Maple St, Summit for more information; registration required

Tuesday, April 16Summit Speech School Spring Benefit23rd annual event features Kara Ross, jewelry and handbag designer; day & evening presentations at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club; lunch and dinner served; special honorees include Abel Flores and Neil Kleinwaks; silent and ticket auctions include experiences, trips, concerts, events, gourmet dining, gift certificates and more; for reservations, call Summit Speech School, 908-508-0495, email [email protected] or visit www.SummitSpeech.org

Diabetes ScreeningsTwo locations: 9-10:30 AM at Walgreens, 800 Morris Tpke, Short Hills; 11 AM-12:30 PM at Millburn Public Library, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn; learn your blood sugar and risk factors for Type 2 diabetes; registration required; free; call 800-247-9580 to sign up and for information

Hemoglobin A1C ScreeningsTwo locations: 9 AM-10:30 AM at Walgreens, 800 Morris Tpke, Short Hills; 11 AM-12:30 PM at Millburn Public Library, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn; non-fasting finger stick that determines blood-sugar levels, available only to patients previously diagnosed with diabetes, those with risk factors or those with a family history; $10; registration required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up

Hypnosis for Weight Loss7-9 PM at Overlook Medical Center, Conference Room 2, 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit; learn how to permanently lose weight using hypnotic suggestions and proven behavior-modification techniques; $70; registration required; call 800-247-9580 to sign up

April 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21Summit College Club Book SaleAnnual Summit College Club Book Sale at American Legion Post #433, 357 Elkwood Ave, New Providence; 4/16 is pre-sale day, $20 fee, from 9-6; 4/17 & 18 from 10-9, no admission fee; 4/19 & 20 from 10-6, no admission fee; 4/21 is bag day, from 10-4, no admission fee; proceeds go towards college scholarships for area young women; call 908-464-2540 for more information



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In The SchoolsSponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

Bookmaking is a unique way for students to cre-atively publish their original work. A grant from the Summit Educational Foundation (SEF) provided the materials and guidebooks to help the second graders at Franklin Elementary School integrate bookmak-ing with the literacy program. In addition, book-making is an opportunity to practice following direc-tions, an incentive for editing and revising written work, and a chance to show students’ individuality.For one project, students created “pop up” books

inspired by Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney. They illustrated and wrote accordion-style books depict-ing various maps labeled with continents, countries,

towns and other geographic terms. Other projects involved bookmaking to publish book reviews and present insect research. Caryn Coscia, second grade teacher and grant author, along with Eleanor Wang, Myung Shin, Jonathan Stevens and Karin Abanto, added, “It was a fun, engaging and creative way for students to publish their insect research last year.” Some of the students’ reactions included “I liked

the pop up part because you got to make a back-ground and put yourself in it.” “The books showed all parts of the world. I learned how it shows us more stuff about the world and where we live.”

The Oak Knoll community was over the moon when Edwin Eugene “Buzz” Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, visited campus recently. Aldrin, who followed Neil Armstrong’s footsteps onto the moon on July 20, 1969, spoke to students in grades 3-12 about the history of space flight and the endless possibilities before them.

“You can never truly tell what you’re going to stand on,” said Aldrin, a New Jersey native and graduate of Montclair High School, who holds a doctorate in astronautics from the Massachusetts

Institute of Technology. “But you’re standing on the shoulders of those who came before you.”

Aldrin, 83, detailed the history of space flight and said that in the span of just 66 years, the world saw the Wright brothers fly the first airplane and man walk on the moon. In the next 30 or 40 years, Aldrin said we could see the settlement of Mars. “You have a wonderful future in store for you,” Aldrin said.

Student Body President Hayley Shaffer ‘13 welcomed Aldrin to Oak Knoll, where she said we pride ourselves on being challenged inside and outside of the classroom. “You certainly transcend the boundaries of science and accomplished what some might have once deemed impossible.” Head of School Timothy J. Saburn recalled looking up at the moon on the night Apollo XI landed. “Who knows what you will see in your lifetime,” he said to the students, “because we sure didn’t think we’d see a man walk on the moon.”

Aldrin’s visit was made possible by current parent and member of the Board of Trustees Dr. Robert Hariri, a close friend and colleague of the astronaut. “He has had a tremendous impact on my life,” Dr. Hariri said. “He is a true American hero.”

Before speaking to the older students, Aldrin met with Lower School students in kindergarten through grade 2. Kindergartner Grant Parker’s grandfather, Gordon Parker, was part of the team at Kennedy Space Center that launched the first lunar module – with Buzz Aldrin on it!

For more information about Oak Knoll please visit www.oakknoll.org or call 908-522-8109.

Summit High School 9th grade students recently visited and interviewed SAGE Eldercare’s Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Center clients in Summit as part of an English project. The students had read “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson and are now in the process of working on a creative writing assignment to give “voice” to someone else by writing an inner-monologue.

Pictured left to right are Gary West, SAGE Spend-A-Day client David Cates, Morgan Strabley, Callyn Cass, Paul Fineman and Robert Fowkes. To learn more about SAGE Eldercare’s services which support nearly 7,000 older adults, families and caregivers in Essex, Morris, Union and Somerset Counties, call 908.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org.

SEF Grant Promotes Literacy Through Bookmaking

One of the books the students made

Buzz Aldrin speaks to Oak Knoll students

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Speaks at Oak Knoll School

Summit High School Students

Visit SAGE Spend-A-Day

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Wednesday, April 17Hearing Screenings10-11:30 AM at The Connection, 79 Maple St, Summit; have your hearing tested for potential problems by Overlook Medical Center ; registration required; call 800-247-9580

PREP Support Group at SAGE7 PM at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St, Summit; People Responsible for Elderly Persons (PREP) meets third Wednesday of every month; guest speakers address topics like holistic living, touch therapy dealing with dementia; free; for more information, call 908-598-5529 or email [email protected]

Creating a Family with Peace and HarmonyTwo sessions at Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights; 10-11:30 AM or 6-7:30 PM; parent workshop will teach behavior modification and communications skills to promote peace in the home; led by Christine Robertello, LCSW; &20; reservations required; call 908-665-0333 or email [email protected]

Thursday, April 18Lunch and Learn for SeniorsAt Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; 12:15-1:15 PM; “Slip and Fall Prevention” is topic; learn how to protect yourself; fee and open to all area seniors; light lunch is served; pre-register at 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Networking Night Out!5:30-7:30 PM at Virtue Tile, 160 Broad St, Summit; open to all area business people; sponsored by Suburban Chamber of Commerce; contact Jayne at [email protected] for information and to RSVP

Thursday Evening Salon Series“Contemporary African Art: A Curator’s Perspective” at Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm St, Summit; presented by Christa Clarke, Curator, Arts of Africa, Newark Museum; 7:30-9 PM; enjoy a glass of wine as you listen; free but reservations are required; call 908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org; free parking on site

Saturday, April 20CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer10 AM-1 PM at The Connection, 79 Maple St, Summit; participants are tested on their ability to respond to emergencies; a good score receives certification valid for 2 years; membership at The Connection not required; $90 fee; call 908-273-4242 for necessary information or visit www.theconnectiononline.org

Sanctuary Concerts Presents The Shockenaw Mountain Boys8 PM at Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township, 240 Southern Blvd, Chatham; NJ-based bluegrass/jam-band performs; tickets $15 person includes pot-luck dinner; call 973-376-4946 or email [email protected] or visit www.sanctuaryconcerts.org

April 20 & 27Summit FREE Market8 AM-3 PM at the City of Summit Transfer Station, New Providence Rd, Summit; bring your unwanted, reusable items to share, take whatever you like; free; visit www.summifreemarket.org for a full list of prohibited items and other information

Monday, April 22Hearing Screenings10 AM-3 PM at Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Ave, Summit; have your hearing tested for potential problems by Overlook Medical Center ; registration required; call 800-247-9580

Tuesday, April 23Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group10 AM at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St, Summit; held the fourth Tuesday of each month; group provides opportunity for family members and caregivers to discuss the trials of caring for someone with any form of dementia with others who understand; call 908-598-5548 or visit www.sageeldercare.org for more information

Towne Club MeetsNoon luncheon at an area restaurant with a program; open to women from area towns; call 908-464-9259 or 908-464-1168 or email [email protected] for specific information


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phonesevery2years.Consequently,theEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)estimatesthereareonebillionretiredcellphonesaccumulatedinUShouseholds.Becausecellphonescontainhazardousmaterialsintheirbatteries,somestateshavemadeitillegaltodisposeofcellphonebatteriesinthetrash.Sowhatshouldyoudowithyourretiredcellphones?

TheCellPhoneRecyclingFundraiserrunbytheProjectGraduationCommitteeoftheGovernorLivingstonHighSchoolPTOoffersthesolution.BydonatingyourretiredcellphonestoProjectGraduation,you’redisposingofyourunwantedcellphonesre-sponsiblywhilehelpingProjectGraduationraisefunds.Workingwitharecycler,ProjectGraduationearnsfundsforeverycollectedcellphone,regardlessofageorcondition.Attherecycler,thephonesarerecycledthroughreuseandrefiningprograms.Ifthephonehasresalevalue,itisrefurbishedforreuse.Otherwisethephoneisprocessedthroughanenvironmentallyresponsiblere-finingprogramwhichreclaimsvariousmet-alsbacktotheirnaturalstate.Justatonofusedcellphones(6,000phones)yieldsover$15,000inpreciousmetalsincludinggold,palladium,copperandsilver.Theremainder

afterrefiningisrecycledunderazero-landfillpolicyaccordingtoEPAregulations.Althoughthememoryondonatedphonesiserasedbytherecyclerduringprocessing,anyonewithconcernsaboutpersonaldatashouldclearthephone’smemorybeforerecycling.

TomaketheCellPhoneRecyclingFundraiserasuccess,ProjectGraduationisaskingeveryoneintheareatoparticipatebygatheringallunwantedorbrokencellphonesandbringingthemtothenear-estcollectionbinfordonationtoProjectGraduation.CollectionbinsarelocatedattheBerkeleyHeightsPublicLibrary,theMountainsidePublicLibraryandattheWirelessZonestoresinNewProvidence(1300SpringfieldAve)andGillette(977ValleyRd).

ProjectGraduationisanall-night,substance-freecelebrationfortheGovernorLivingstonHighSchoolseniorclassonthenightofgraduation.AtraditionatGLsince1989,thisannualeventisentirelyfinancedbydonationsfromthecommunityandlocalbusinesses,contributionsfromparentsandfundraisersliketheCellPhoneRecyclingFundraiser.Ifyouhaveanyques-tionsregardingtheCellPhoneRecycling

StudentsatSummitHighSchool,inMr.Schauer’smovingimageclass,havebeenworkingwithlocalorganizationsandbusinesstocreateadvertisementswhichareshownonHilltopperTV.TheyrecentlydidaspotfeaturingTheCollectionpublication.

AccordingtoteacherKevinSchauer,“Thestudentswereveryengagedintheprocessandfeltasenseofpurposebecauseofyoursubmission.Theylearnedhowtointeractwithclients,writescripts,useacameraandedit.Iwouldliketoextendmygratitudeforyourhelpandinput.”Alltheadvertisementscanbeviewedathttps://vimeo.com/search?q=moving+image+schauer.

GLHS Project Graduation Seeks Cell Phone Donations for Recycling Fundraiser

Summit High Students Create “Ads” for Local Organizations

In The Schools (Cont)



Thursday, April 25Bone Density Screenings11 AM-12:30 PM at Springfield Library, Mountain Ave, Springfield; for women only; noninvasive ultrasound provides immediate results; counseling and educational materials also provided by Overlook Medical Center;$10; registration required; call 800-247-9580

Summit BPW Scholarship Fundraiser6:30 PM at Shanghai Jazz, 24 Main St, Madison; enjoy an evening of networking, delicious food, and live jazz while supporting a good cause; proceeds benefit Summit BPW Scholarship Foundation which helps women reach their educational goals; $80/members, $90/non-members (cash or checks accepted); open to all business and professional women in the area; contact [email protected] or visit www.summitbpw.org for information and to reserve a place

Friday, April 26Kids Night Out at The Connection 6-9 PM at The Connection, 79 Maple St, Summit; kids ages 5+ swim, play games, have pizza, make crafts; $35 fee; non-members sign up at the front desk, members can sign up online at www.theconnectiononlin.org; call 908-273-4242 for more information

April 26 & 27“Shop for SAGE” At SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St, Summit; 10 AM-4 PM; local artisans sell elegant handbags, fashion jewelry, artwork, homemade treats, fine stationery, lotions and soaps, and more, all handmade; building is handicapped accessible with parking on site and on the street; call 908-598-5504 for more information

Saturday, April 27“R&R Day” At SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St, Summit; 11 AM-2 PM; for caregivers to come and be pampered – manicures, chair massages, exercise classes, wellness sessions, lunch, and more; open to the public; $10 registration fee; call 908-598-5529 for information and to register

Healthy Kids Day at the Y 11:30 AM-2:30 PM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; enjoy active, healthy fun with games, obstacle course, arts & crafts, healthy snacks, health screenings, and more; free and open to the community; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Sanctuary Concerts Presents The Desert Rose Band8 PM at Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township, 240 Southern Blvd, Chatham; Grammy-nominated country/rock band features Chris Hillman; tickets $25 person includes dessert and coffee at intermission; call 973-376-4946 or email [email protected] or visit www.sanctuaryconcerts.org

Sunday, April 28Summit Symphony Concert3 PM in the Auditorium at Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Blvd, Summit; pre-concert lecture at 2:15; Serenade for Orchestra in D by Brahms and Violin Concerto in D by Beethoven, with Peter Winograd, soloist, are featured; free; free parking on site

Monday, April 29Alan Lieber Speaks at LWV Meeting7 PM at New Providence Memorial Library, Conti Community Room, Elkwood Ave, NP; Lieber, President of Overlook Medical Center, will address Operating a Medical Center in the Post-Affordable Care Act Environment; Q&A will follow; free and open to the public; email [email protected] for more information

Coming in June!Summit’s First “Discover Summit Arts” FestivalA week-long festival of all the arts, from music, to theatre, to food, to crafts and fine arts, to the visual arts; June 23-29 at various locations in downtown Summit; mark your calendars and plan to be there!

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In The CommunitiesSponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) recently announced its Board of Trustees and elected Officers for 2013.

Kevin Smallwood, from Smallwood Financial, was elected Chairman; Bob Conway, the owner of Brownie Points Bakery, is Vice Chairman; Coldwell Banker realtor Lori Dahl is Secretary; and Dee Felschow, Vice President at Hilltop Community Bank, is Treasurer.

Seated as Trustees are Don Geddis, Resident Trustee; Toni George, Weichert Realtors; Emi Havas from Paperfolio; Rich Lorenson of Schroth & Lorenson Jewelers; Jerry Rotunno of food., and Doris Schneider from Coldwell Banker. Additional Trustees are Susan Taylor, Susan Taylor, Esq.; Mark Wadmond from Summit Video Productions; Downtown Property

Owner Robert Weakley; Beth Welsh of Bassett Associates; and Mark Yeager, MRY Associates, LLC.

Summit’s Common Council is represented on the SDI Board by Dave Bomgaars and Greg Drummond, as well as by Mayor Ellen Dickson. The non-voting member on the SDI Board is Summit City Administrator Chris Cotter.

The public is invited to speak with any of the Trustees regarding concerns about downtown and everyone is invited to come to one of their meetings. The SDI Board meets monthly, the last Wednesday of every month, at City Hall, 8 AM in the Whitman Room. You can reach SDI by emailing [email protected].

Summit Downtown, Inc. Announces New Board of Trustees

Newly-elected SDI Board of Trustees at a recent meeting.

The Summit Speech School’s 23rd Annual Spring Benefit will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster. The event is co-chaired by Christine Preston of Madison and Kara Kraeutler of Convent Station, and will feature presentations by fine jewelry and handbag designer Kara Ross.A certified gemologist, Kara Ross has used

diamonds, pearls, and 18kt gold to create one-of-a-kind custom pieces for private clients – including President Obama and the First Lady, for whom she created exclusive gifts made from magnolia wood that originated from the White House lawn. Her fine jewelry can now be seen at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the San Diego Natural History Museum, and in Ruth Peltason’s book Living Jewels – Masterpieces from Nature. Her upcoming exhibits include Forbes Gallery, Cooper-Hewitt, and the

Gemological Institute of America.The Spring Benefit will also recognize two special

co-honorees – Neil Kleinwaks, owner of JC Klein Estate Jewelry and Neil’s All American Grill in Bridgewater, and Abel Flores, proprietor of Florez Tobacconist in Summit. Both have been loyal and enthusiastic friends of Summit Speech School for many years and each has sponsored an annual golf tournament to raise money in support of the school’s programs. Over the years, they’ve generated a combined total of more than $100,000 in contributions.The popular silent and ticket auctions include

experiences, trips, concerts, events, gourmet dining, gift certificates and more. The Benefit offers both lunch and dinner seatings. For reservations call Summit Speech School, 908-508-0495, or email [email protected].

About Summit Speech School

Founded in 1967, Summit Speech School teaches deaf and hard of hearing children to listen and speak for themselves, so they can succeed as part of the hearing world. The school works with children and their families, from infancy through high school, to develop skills in listening, learning, and communicating, building on the student’s own hearing ability supplemented with modern technology such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. The School currently serves about 200

children. Over the years, its students have shown remarkable success in building happy and productive lives that transcend their hearing loss.

Summit Speech School Hosts Spring Benefit

VFW Post 6259, Berkeley Heights,

Invites All Combat Veterans

Committee Co-Chair Christine Preston (left) and member Courtney Blundin, both of Madison, and Co-Chair Kara Kraeutler of Convent Station (right) with Summit Speech School preschoolers Taylor (left) and Ramya.

VFW Post 6259, Berkeley Heights, invites

all combat veterans to

join the largest organization of its kind in the US. Our Post, located at 15 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights, is dedicated to giving back to the community. This includes support of the Boy Scouts, the veterans at the Lyons and East Orange VA Hospitals in the form of parties and events, and community-wide events such as the annual Pig Roast, plus much more. Come join your fellow combat veterans on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. The first year’s membership is free! For more information, contact Jr. Vice Commander William Rapp at 908-875-0511.

In the Communities Continued on page 22


Berkeley Heights Rotarians Deliver Meals on Wheels Several members of the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club recently delivered Meals On Wheels at SAGE Eldercare in Summit. Pictured left to right are: Mike Del Duca, Alan Feigenbaum, Pam Steiner, Judy Croneberger, Hal Daume, and Linda Sausvil le. They delivered meals to local seniors in Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and Springfield, visiting approximately 60 adults in the community and providing a hot and cold meal to each person. One of the members commented that “they were glad to participate and hope to help again.”

For more information on volunteering at SAGE or the Meals On Wheels program, call 908.273.5554 or visit www.sageeldercare.org

The 3rd Annual Walk and USATF Certified 5K Race will be held June 9 in New Providence. Last year over 5,000 attendees raised more than $607,000, and you can help us make 2013 an even greater success by signing up today!

(www.njsharingnetwrok.org) During the last two years, thousands of participants representing donor families, recipients, volunteers, community groups and corporate and hospital partners have come together in honor of those who donated organs and tissue and on behalf of those who received, and with hope for the nearly 5,000 in New Jersey who continue to wait for the gift of life, as well as in remembrance of those who could wait no longer.

Thanks to its supporters, NJ Sharing Network has raised more than $1,000,000 over the last two years. The NJ Sharing Network Foundation is committed to supporting the work of NJ Sharing Network and to increasing the number of lives saved through education, research, donor family support and public awareness about the life-saving benefits of organ and

tissue donation and transplantation. The NJ Sharing Network Foundation was created in 2005 to support and promote the donation of organs and tissue for transplantation, therapy, research and education; to foster education and research with respect to organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

For more information visit: NJ Sharing Network

The annual Summit College Club Book Sale will take place April 16-21, 2013, at the American Legion Post #433, at 357 Elkwood Avenue in New Providence, next to the New Providence Library. Thousands of collectible and used hardback as well as paperback books in good condition will be for sale at unbeatable prices, including fiction, mystery, science fiction, history, biography, cooking, gardening and children’s books.

Tuesday, April 16th from 9AM to 6PM will be a pre-sale day for dealers, collectors and all book lovers. An admission fee of $20 will be charged. The sale will officially take place with no admission fee on Wednesday, April 17th from 10AM to 9PM; Thursday, April 18th from 10AM to 9PM; Friday, April 19th from 10AM to 6PM; Saturday, April 20th from 10AM to 6PM; and Sunday, April 21st - Bag Day - from 10AM to 4PM.

The book sale proceeds go to provide college scholarships for deserving local high school senior girls. Since its inception, the Summit College Club has provided hundreds of local girls with college scholarships, and, through its AAUW affiliation, has provided fellowships to women pursuing graduate level studies.

Donations of books in good condition will be accepted by the Summit College Club until April 2, 2013, at Westy Self Storage located at 15 River Road, Chatham. After that date, books can be brought to the American Legion Post. For more information about donating books, helping with the sale, or becoming a member of the Summit College Club, please call 908-464-2540 or email to [email protected].

NJ Sharing Network Prepares for 2013 Race

Summit College Club Book Sale Returns!

In The Communities (cont)

Sponsored by the Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation



The Junior League of Summit is gladly accepting donations of new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women and children, as well as toys and housewares, at its Second Time Around Thrift Shop located at 37 DeForest Avenue in Summit.

Opened in 1934, the Thrift Shop is owned and operated by the J u n i o r League of Summit. All the items for sale are donated to the

Shop by League members and the local community. The Junior League of Summit has returned over $3,000,000

back to the community in the form of scholarships for local students, grants to local schools and other

community not-for-profit agencies, and many other projects with lasting community impact.

These funds are raised primarily via the Thrift Shop.

Spring has arrived at the Shop so shoppers will find a variety of new and seasonal items at affordable prices. There is a paid parking lot available across the street. Donations are welcome during shop hours up to 30 minutes before closing. SHOP HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Phone: 908-273-7344

Running a business is never easy, but running a successful operation for 30 years is quite an achievement! David Mozes began running Virtue Tile in 1983, a firm his grandfather began in the 1940’s. Originally a brick company, Grandfather W.D. Mozes moved toward tiles several decades later. Now the third generation in his family to helm the firm, David works in the 160 Broad Street location where Virtue Tile has been for almost 40 years.

David works with a dedicated staff consisting of Katie Lengyel and Jayne Miller. Katie, who has been with Virtue for 24 years, is the showroom manager, and Jayne takes care of marketing and sales. The staff has nearly 70 years of experience among them. “All of us know the products and the business,” Katie explained, “so the customer is in good hands with any one of us!”

When you walk through the door at Virtue Tile, you are greeted with a wide array of tiles in just about every color and material. The store carries tiles in ceramic, handmade and decorative ceramics, glass, metals, porcelain, mosaics and several varieties of natural stone. In addition, they sell granite and marble for countertops and vanities.

Selecting tiles can be a difficult process

since there are so many choices, but the staff at Virtue Tile is patient and knowledgeable, and they offer design services as well. They work with architects, designers, contractors and the public and will make personal visits to help out contractors when they are installing their product.

Customers at Virtue Tile will find concept boards, photo books and many tile samples to help them with their selections. Virtue Tile has product for any application where tile will work, including walls, floors, bathrooms, kitchens, and fireplaces. Jayne pointed out that “all sales are custom orders.”

“In addition to being extremely well-versed in all aspects of tile, Dave is also a wonderful person to work with,” Katie and Jayne said. “Virtue Tile is truly a pleasant place to be, since Dave is a real gentleman. His excellent customer service skills spill over into the every-day office routine, making our jobs much more rewarding,” they added.

Virtue Tile’s showroom is open Tuesday through Saturday and on Monday and evenings by appointment. Stop in today or give them a call at 908-273-6936 or visit www.virtuetile.com.

Virtue Tile Celebrates 30 Years with Dave Mozes

Turn Used Clothes into Gold at Junior League of Summit Thrift Shop


Summit Downtown, Inc and Hometowne TV (HTTV) are partnering to offer Summit merchants and downtown businesses a unique opportunity on SDI’s cable show “Meet the Merchants.”

HTTV is making available seven-minute segments in a half hour format. The show will include four businesses each segment and will air 3 to 5 days a week for a month. SDI and HTTV will bring a camera crew to each store and business that participates and a 7-minute interview will take place.

Hometowne TV is Summit’s local access station that reaches over 30 towns and more than 550,000 viewers on Comcast channel 36 and Verizon channel 33. You can also view any show on the web site at www.hometownetv.org as well as view what is currently airing.

“This is a special offer to our downtown businesses, at a great price, and I hope you will join me in participating,” said Marin Mixon, SDI Executive Director. “It’s a great way to promote yourself!”

To take advantage of this opportunity, call Marin at 908-277-6100 to set up an appointment; or call Emi Havas, SDI board member, at 908-277-0451 with any questions.

Promotion for Downtown Businesses


UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES The new park and shop system has met some of its goals, but not all. Those of you who might think that the new higher rates were imposed to keep you from Shopping in Downtown Summit, please know that nothing could be farther from the truth. When the gates went down on the DeForest Avenue facilities, goal one was almost immediately accomplished. The many downtown employees, who had been taking advantage of the “free” lots, while most of their co-workers parked (and paid) for their parking in one of the long-term facilities, immediately relocated. That resulted in many, many spots opening up for shoppers.

What didn’t happen was a smooth introduction to shoppers on how to use the spaces, and to the merchants on how to help you. In this day of $4.00 coffees and beverages, several times a day, the thinking was that a $1.00 per hour parking fee, similar to or lower than most New Jersey towns that charge for short-term parking, would not be a problem. For some it seems to be, and they have decided that the merchant needs to pay the penalty, which is clearly an Unintended Consequence.

The Summit Common Council listened to the merchant community at a recent meeting, and I believe they want to make things work. The whole system is not bad but it needs some modifications. Kevin Smallwood, Summit Downtown Inc’s new Chairman, is working hard to get

input from all sectors of the downtown. The Chamber would love to hear your thoughts on the issue. You can email us at [email protected], and we promise to forward your thoughts to the Council.

In the meantime take a look for your favorite stores’ ads, here in The Collection and elsewhere, and make the effort to “shop downtown.” Remember …. Summit …. Live it, Love it …. And, also, Shop it!

Thanks,

Joe Steiner President / Secretary Suburban Chamber of Commerce

Notes from Here & There…. Joe Steiner

Jean Criss Media, LLC Tips From TownJean Criss, CEO Julie McTernanPO Box 132 50 Fernwood RoadSummit, NJ 07902-01332 Summit, NJ 07901908-247-8443 [email protected] [email protected] www.summit.tipsfromtown.com

CORRECTIONS: In our last issue, The Collection included the new 2013 Suburban Chamber of Commerce Business Directory. We inadvertently omitted Jean Criss Media, LLC from the Advertising section, and Tips from Town, Summit News Website. We apologize and include their information below.

The Editor


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