Summit Times June 2016
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Summit Times June 2016
MAILED FREE TO EVERY HOME AND BUSINESS IN SUMMIT Published by Renna Media SUMMIT’S 69TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION JULY 4TH Day-Long celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 2 Or visit POSTAL PATRON SUMMIT, NJ 07901 *****************ECRWSSEDDM**** ECRWSS PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHILA PA 191 PERMIT NO.7575 summitcommunitypro grams.com Issue 9 • June 2016 OUR HOUSE, INC. 17TH ANNUAL 4 MILE RUN/2 MILE WALK BENEFITS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES On Saturday, May 21st over 300 runners and walkers joined together at the Village Green in Summit, New Jersey for the 17th Annual Our House 4 Mile Race and 2 Mile Walk. This USATF sanctioned event drew sports enthusiasts and casual runners and walkers alike thanks to its unique mileage and fun, friendly atmosphere where participants raise money to support adults with developmental disabilities. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Our House Foundation which funds programs and services provided by Our House, Inc. Thanks to community support, donations and sponsors, including Associate Sponsors CR Bard Foundation and Investors Bank, Our House hoped to reach its goal of raising $150,000 at the event. Master of Ceremonies, John Elliott of CBS News, was on hand to emcee the event. ""I always feel inspired when I help out Our House! I feel a special connection with many of the residents and participants, since it reminds me of my late brother in law, who, in spite of a disability, lived a rich life, full of laughter and love. At each Our House event, I hear the same kind of laughter and feel the love from the amazing people that participate," said Mr, Elliott. "I also know how important it is that people with special needs receive excellent care and ongoing social, educational and employment opportunities. The committed Our House staff and volunteers work hard to ensure that all individuals can live life to their full potential by providing them with ongoing support and chances to learn and grow" In addition to the USATF certified races, the 13th Annual ‘Everyone’s A Winner Race’ was held. This is a free event for the special needs community. This feel good race is a highlight of the day with medals presented to all of the participants by Mr. Elliott. The 4 mile and 2 mile race courses traveled through the beautiful rolling hills and flat terrain of gorgeous residential and downtown Summit, New Jersey. In addition to race activities, arts and crafts, face painting, complimentary food and a DJ were hand to add to the festivities. All participants received a race bag that included a sleeveless tech tee and other goodies. The mission of Our House Inc. is (1) to provide healthy and stimulating environments for people with developmental and other disabilities, through the provision of community residences, employment opportunities, social programs and other supports designed to help them achieve their full potential for living meaningful and productive lives; and (2) to provide affordable housing for low income individuals, consistent with IRS guidelines for low income housing programs, as a means of relieving the poor and distressed. Our House Inc. offers programs to individuals across New Jersey in towns including: Basking Ridge, Berkeley Heights, Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Maplewood, Millington, New Providence, Newark, Summit, Union, Verona, West Orange and Westfield. They are slated to open their newest residence in Livingston in summer 2016. FREE (above r-l) Master of Ceremonies, John Elliott of CBS News and Cathy Colford, Director of Development Our House, Inc. pose with runners. (above r-l) Top Three Summit Winners, 1st place Mark Shilling - 5th place overall; 2nd place Guillaume Flavigny, 6th place overall. 3rd place Adam Perry, 11th place overall. We Will Beat Any Written Quote From A Reputable, Insured Tree Service. STUMP GRINDING With Any Tree We Remove. Includes Removal of Up to 1 Yard of Grindings $300 maximum discount Coupon must be presented at time of estimate. Cannot be applied to previous estimates or scheduled work. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 7/10/16 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Tree Service • Masonry 908-414-4509 FULLY INSURED ya qr Call Today For A FREE Estimate 10% OFF ANY SERVICE $300 maximum discount Coupon must be presented at time of estimate. Cannot be applied to previous estimates or scheduled work. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 7/10/16 Summit Times • Page 2 • June 2016 Summit Times is published by Renna Media. 9,600 newspapers are printed monthly and mailed to every home and business in Summit. Although great care has been taken to ensure the information contained within is accurate, Renna Media assumes no liability for errors or omissions. © 2016 Contents of this newspaper cannot be reproduced without written consent from Renna Media LLC. PROMOTE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT Community service organizations, schools and sports teams are encouraged to submit news of upcoming events or highlights and photos from recent events. Organizations who are interested in submitting content, please email Lori Theiss at [email protected] SUMMIT’S 69TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY Summit’s 69th Annual Mayor’s Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Monday, July 4, 2016 at Soldiers Memorial Field. This day-long celebration, marked by tradition will welcome several new additions this year including a Food Truck Festival, new evening entertainment, as well as evening carnival rides and amusements. The day will begin at 9:45 a.m. with the Flag Raising Ceremony; followed by the Children’s Decorated Bicycle Parade at 10 a.m. Rides and amusements as well as children’s entertainment will continue throughout the afternoon until 1 p.m. at which point Memorial Field will close for setup for evening festivities. Beginning at 6 p.m., event-goers will be welcomed to enjoy evening carnival rides and amusements as well as the Food Truck Festival. Also new this year, a $10 Bounce Pass will grant unlimited access to evening rides, bounce houses, and games. Passes will be available for purchase on event day. Performing on the main stage at 7:45 p.m. this year will be Barbara Harris of the Toys. The 60’s girl group, Barbara Harris and the Toys is wellknown for hit records including “A Lover’s Concerto” and “Attack.” Now Harris will once again take the stage, singing a variety of soul, pop, jazz, and R&B hits. The final event of the evening, the Grand Fireworks Display will begin at 9:15 p.m. Summit’s Annual Mayor’s Fourth of July Celebration is made possible in part through the generosity of corporate sponsors, Investors Bank, Celgene Corporation, and Overlook Medical Center as well as through resident donations. All contributions are fully tax-deductible. To contribute to Summit’s Fourth or to view more information including a full schedule of events for the 2016 Celebration, visit summitcommunityprograms.com. Summit Community Programs strives to provide recreational and other related programs and services to meet the community's needs, with a special consideration for seniors and youth. 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Bobby Byrne Backspin 50 "Joebonanno and the Godsons of Soul" 'Brian Kirk & the Jirks' Summit Times • Page 4 • June 2016 11 CRITICAL HOME INSPECTION TRAPS TO BE AWARE OF WEEKS BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Summit NJ - According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That's why it's critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you're looking for, and knowing what you're looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. To help homesellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled "11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection" has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To order a FREE Special Report, visit www.njhomeinspectiontraps.com or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-888-243-5861 and enter 3006. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn't cost you the sale of your home. This report is courtesy of All Towne Realty Realtor. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2014 SUMMIT POLICE HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL FOOD & HOUSEHOLD GOODS COLLECTION Submitted by: Nikki Griffiths, Summit Police Department Chief Robert Weck, Summit PBA Local #55 hiatus in the summer.” Exclusively to just New and members of the Summit Police Department Jersey, it is estimated that over 695,000 children are excited to announce their 2nd annual food and receive free (or reduced) meals during the school household goods collection on ongoing and will year. However what happens once summer conclude on Monday June 13th. The Summit vacation starts? A staggering six out of seven Police Department will be partnering with the children who participate in the free/reduced lunch non-profit organization Family Promise (Union program will not receive adequate meals during County) to be a recipient of the items collected. the summer months. In addition to Family Promise, by the suggestion So what can you do to help those children, of Geleen Donovan, Executive Director of right here in our own community? The Summit Family Promise- Union County, the Summit Police Department is asking for your generosity Police Department will also be teaming up with in providing for these children a sense of the Junior League of Summit to benefit from the normalcy and a healthier lifestyle. For a full items collected. The Junior League of Summit listing of the items the police department is has been supportive to family’s right here in our seeking and addresses for the collection bins own community who struggle to supply meals for (graciously donated by The Liberty Group of their loved ones during the summer months. Berkeley Heights), please visit the police The “Summit Community Cares” food and department website at www.cityofsummit.org or household goods collection was first started in the Summit Police Department Facebook Page at 2015 and proved to be quite successful with over www.facebook.com/SummitPD. Those that are 350 pounds of food collected. This event is held willing to contribute items to this event can visit at the end of the school year where it seems to one of the twelve locations where collection bins benefit the youth of our communities the most. will be housed: Summit City Hall, MONDO, Sadly, many don’t realize the struggles that Junior League of Summit Thrift Shop, Summit countless families face on the day to day, Area YMCA, The Connection for Women & including affluent areas such as Summit. Amanda Families, all five Summit Public Elementary Parrish-Block, Community Vice President of the Schools and both Summit Public Primary Junior League believes, “food insecurity is a Schools. growing concern in Summit today. The goods Further questions; please direct them to Nikki collected in this food drive will directly benefit Griffiths of the Summit Police Department at the families who rely on support that goes on 908-277-9472, or [email protected]. KEEP YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER AND GET A FIST FULL OF CASH! Up to $ 2800 in rebates and incentives Up to $800 in rebates* on Rheem High Efficiency Central Air Conditioning $500 Elizabethtown Gas . rebate available on . 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Residents are encouraged to stay off courts until all signs have been removed, indicating that courts are ready for play. “Through the support of the city, county and Summit Tennis Association, we have created a fabulous new tennis complex for the Summit community,” explains Director of Community Programs Judith Josephs. “I look forward to our beautiful new courts being put to good use very soon.” The Tatlock Tennis Court Replacement Project is funded through the City’s Capital Improvement Fund, the Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund, and by a generous donation from the Summit Tennis Association. Leading the project along with city engineers is project designer, Thomas Miller of Premiere Product Design. Miller has developed extensive experience in the design of athletic complexes through the years. The contractor for the project is Classic Turf of Connecticut. Plans for the official opening ceremony will be announced in early June. Reservations for court play are suggested but not required; those with reservations will have priority on the courts. To make a reservation, please email [email protected]. For more information about the Tatlock Tennis Court Replacement Project, please visit www.summitcommunityprograms.com or call the Department of Community Programs at 908277-2932. Photos by City of Summit. LAW OFFICE OF DAVID C. BENDUSH, ESQ. www.berkeleyheightslawyer.com • Over 28 years of experience • Licensed New Jersey and U.S. Supreme Court • Appointed by Superior Court of NJ Arbitrator and ESP Panelist PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE: Call or Email us today (908) 771-0550 Email: [email protected] • • • • • Matrimonial and Domestic Violence Chancery Litigation Real Estate Closings and Landlord & Tenant Trusts and Estates/Probate Litigation Personal Injury Offices at: 310 Springfield Avenue • Suite 10 Berkeley Heights, N.J. 34 North Main Street • 2nd Floor Marlboro, N.J. 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Summit Times • Page 8 • June 2016 BRADLEY FUNERAL HOMES ANNOUNCES NEW AND EXPANDED LOCATION FOR BRADLEY, BROUGH & DANGLER FUNERAL HOME IN SUMMIT Bradley & Son Funeral Homes is pleased to announce the relocation of Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home to 299 Morris Avenue in Summit, NJ. Formerly located at 309 Springfield Avenue next to the Unitarian Church, the new building offers families enhanced facilities and increased parking for their funeral services. Indeed, the new location is not only a funeral home, but also a Tribute Center, offering many options for the personalized memorial gatherings FOR SENIORS: The Residences at Warren Not ready for assisted living? Come enjoy the CHC way of life! BEAUTIFUL. AFFORDABLE. AVAILABLE NOW! You’ve lived alone, you’ve lived with family, now live with friends! • Independent and Supportive Living for seniors age 62+ • Income: up to $58,800 • Private, spacious room with full bath • Shared great room, dining room, den, porch and hobby room • Food preparartion and housekeeping included! • Additional support services available and customized tributes for which Bradley has become known. The brick building, originally built as a bank in the 1960s, has been extensively renovated and tastefully decorated in a serene, artistic design to inspire community and reflection. Able to host gatherings of up to 172 people, the building is unique in its capacity to hold two services at once. From a grand center hallway flanked by double-door front and rear entrances, there are three welcoming rooms available for services ranging from a few family and friends to 100 persons or more. “We are excited to open the new location for Bradley, Brough & Dangler and to provide enhanced facilities and services to our local families. At the former location, we could only seat 20 per service and had extremely limited parking. The new building offers vastly increased facilities and ample parking on-site,” comments Scott Bradley, President, Bradley & Son Funeral Homes. Another unique feature of the new Funeral Home & Tribute Center is its art collection. Curated by Bradley and his wife, Lezli SalzBradley, owner of Willow Street Boutique on Springfield Avenue, the collection is inspiring and reflective. Bradley plans to showcase local artists in the future. “The design, decor and art displays are like no other funeral home and were created to complement our mission of ensuring each life is well remembered,” says Bradley. Bradley, Brough & Dangler will continue to be managed by Patrick Reynolds, a native of Summit. Graduated from Summit High School in 1985, Reynolds is a former member of St. Teresa of Avila Church and has over 32 years experience in the funeral profession. Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, based in Chatham, NJ, has been serving local communities for over 80 years. Today five funeral homes—in Summit, Springfield, Union, Chatham and Whippany—offer personalized and extraordinary care to families. Whether it’s working with you one-on-one to develop your pre-planning checklist or going the extra mile to provide you with a service your family and friends will be talking about for years, their extraordinary level of customer service is second to none. Personalized care and comfort extend beyond funeral services through Bradley’s Center for Life Transition, a comprehensive grief support program offering support groups, home visits, social gatherings and more. For those families interested in direct cremation services, Bradley offers SimpleCremationNJ.com, a low-cost, simple arrangement website where families can arrange a cremation from the comfort of their own home. For more information about Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, Center for Life Transition and direct cremation services, call (973) 635-2428 or visit www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com. Summit Times • Page 9 • June 2016 IRS SCAM - PROTECT YOURSELF The Summit Police Department issued an advisory on their FaceBook page on May 27, 2016: “Advisory: IRS scam going wild. Dispatch received 100 calls about the scam today. Do not fall for it. The IRS does not call and will never direct you to make a payment or confirm your Social Security number over the phone.” In March the IRS issued a Consumer Alert. According to the IRS website aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, but now the IRS is receiving new reports of scammers calling under the guise of verifying tax return information over the phone. Protect Yourself Scammers make unsolicited calls claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con the victim into sending cash, usually through a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. They may also leave “urgent” callback requests through phone “robo-calls,” or via aphishing email. They’ve even begun politely asking taxpayers to verify their identity over the phone. Many phone scams use threats to intimidate and bully a victim into paying. They may even threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the license of their victim if they don’t get the money. Scammers often alter caller ID numbers to make it look like the IRS or another agency is calling. The callers use IRS titles and fake badge numbers to appear legitimate. They may use the victim’s name, address and other personal information to make the call sound official. Here are some things the scammers often do but the IRS will not do. Any one of these five things is a tell-tale sign of a scam. The IRS will never: Call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you several bills. Call or email you to verify your identity by asking for personal and financial information. Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card. Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone or e-mail. Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money or to verify your identity, here’s what you should do: If you don’t owe taxes, or have no reason to think that you do: Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately. Contact TIGTA to report the call. Use their “IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page. You can also call 800-366-4484. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes. If you know you owe, or think you may owe tax: Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you. Stay alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. Tax scams can happen any time of year, not just at tax time. For more, visit “Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts” on IRS.gov. 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It is no wonder that more than 10,000 children benefited from their efforts and talents in 2015. On Friday evening May 20th, the Board of Trustees, the Staff, and the Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum named the Arboretum’s education building, the Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Education Center, in appreciation and recognition of the legacy of Mary Stackhouse. The late Mrs. Stackhouse was a great fan and generous supporter of the Arboretum. An avid golfer and naturalist, Mrs. Stackhouse established her Foundation to specifically support environmental causes, including the preservation and growth of natural open space. Thanks to the Stackhouse Foundation, Reeves-Reed Arboretum has been able to grow the Arboretum’s staffing capacity with the addition of a second environmental educator and three paid horticultural internships. The Foundation’s trustees, Robert McCurdy, Mary Parker, and Anne Hennessy, were on hand for the ceremony as were the staff and trustees of RRA, and Summit Council Member, David Naidu. Mary McCurdy, wife of Stackhouse trustee Robert McCurdy, spoke of her long friendship with Mary Stackhouse and how happy and proud she would have been with the work being done by the Arboretum’s staff in support of the Stackhouse vision. Councilman Naidu spoke lovingly about his many visits to the Arboretum, “sometimes alone but never feeling lonely here.” At the moment Director Juliano dedicated the building, a beautiful new hand-crafted fused glass sign, created by artist Barbara Galazzo, blazed the name Mary Reinhart Stackhouse Education Center in a profusion of color and whimsy. A champagne reception immediately followed the dedication ceremony. Courtesy photo. (above) The hand-crafted fused glass sign was created by artist Barbara Galazzo. Is your air conditioning system ready for the summer heat? 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The purveyors did not disappoint, impressing newcomers Aaron Hickman and Amy Lewis, two former Virginians, “Being able to walk out your door to something like a street fair is one of the cool things about Jersey,” said Hickman. While it is true that most patrons and merchants did not realize how cold it would be, families still gathered to enjoy the unique variety of products on display. Goods like, rustic farmhouse décor, from Villa Stash. Nastassia Vilardo, the owner of the Villa Stash in Sparta, NJ, wanted to get her business, now in its infancy, some recognition. She felt that Summit, “is a great location.” When asked about the weather she responded, “we have been getting a lot of traffic despite the weather, but it could be warmer.” Maria Andrianova and her family had their own display, handmade crotched items from Mary Magic Store, a homebased business in Summit, and while the weather in her words was “terrible,” Andrianova and her family still enjoyed themselves. She wasn’t the only homebased business at the fair this year, making their debut were sisters Katia and Fabiola Negron, proud owners of Peruvian Crafts. The sisters created a multitude of charms, all of which are handmade. Distinctive art had a presence at the fair, courtesy of Victoria Ramirez, through her business Motifs by Victoria. She exhibited jewelry, which Ramirez handcrafts herself. The process she uses is enameling, Ramirez incorporates fused powdered glass onto copper metal to create pieces that are each unique. Although the Spring Festival resembled more of a Fall fair, the community members and sellers enjoyed the innovative atmosphere. Photos By: Edir Coronado Summit Times • Page 11 • June 2016 FUR STORAGE TIME Celebrati ng Over 30 Years in Business! VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION! WE’RE NOW IN SCOTCH PLAINS Safeguard your precious Furs, Leathers and Shearlings. Our vaults were created to preserve the life and beauty of your Furs, Leathers and Shearlings. 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The Auxiliary serves members of the Overlook community, and has supported numerous initiatives, from the Gift Shop & Bloom, to the Thomas Glasser Caregivers Center, the refurbishment of the third floor Oncology Lounge, and raising funds for the Valerie Center for pediatric cancer treatment. This year, the Auxiliary honored its co-chairs of the 2015 House Tour for their dedication and fundraising efforts. The 2015 House Tour raised over $30,000 for the Eating Disorders Clinic at Overlook Hospital. The luncheon featured the music of “Married to Broadway” headlined by Ron Sharpe and Barbra Russell, an accomplished husband-andwife team who met on the stage of Broadway’s Les Miserables. 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