the collection - back to school - september 2012

THE COLLECTIONB a c k t o S c h o o l 2 0 1 2 • w w w. S u b u r b a n C h a m b e r s . o r g • O u r 2 9 t h Ye a r

THE COLLECTION BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

BACK TO SCHOOL 2012 THE COLLECTION


Volume 29, Issue 5FEATURES

Back to SchoolTHE COLLECTION

Calendar 6, 8, 10, 12, 14Features In Memoriam - Lois Schneider………………………………...7 Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, PC – “Because Trust Matters”………..................………………………11 Summit Smiles – For a Brighter Smile………………………..13 Scholarships Awarded to Area Graduates……………………15 Coming this Fall to First Fridays……………………………….15 Raising TV Production Values in a NJ Hometown……………17 A New Way to Get in Shape in Summit……………………….18 Area Artists Receive Awards at UC Senior Art Show………...19 Summit – An Arts Destination for the Area…………………….20

THE COLLECTION STAFFPublished by The Suburban Chamber of Commerce

Joseph Steiner, PublisherDiane Gallo, Editor

Steven Meyer, Art DirectorAnnemarie Cahill, Account Executive

E-mail us at [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn F. Rosellini Jr., Chairman

Joseph Steiner, President/Secretary • Mort O’Shea, TreasurerMr. Glenn Allsopp • Mr. John Blasi • Mr. Patrick Cicala Ms. Lori Cicali • Mr. Robert Davies • Mr. James DiMaio

Mr. Gary Kapner • Ms. Kelly L Pantone Ms. Kassandra Romas • Dr. Patrick R Smith

Mr. Norman Sobin • Mr. Joseph Stefans • Ms. Beth Welsh

Direct Mailed to Every Home, Apartment and Business in:Summit • Berkeley Heights • New Providence

Short Hills • Millburn

As Well as to Demographically Selected Homes in: Mountainside • Chatham • Springfield • Gillette

Stirling • Millington

71 Summit Avenue • Summit, NJ 07901

9 0 8 - 5 2 2 - 1 7 0 0 Visit our web site www.suburbanchambers.org

OUR TWENTY-NINTH YEAR of PUBLICATION


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September Calendar OngoingSundaysSummit Farmers’ Market8 AM-1PM in Park & Shop Lot #2, corner of Maple St and DeForest Ave in downtown Summit; 19th year

features fresh organic produce, farm-raised meats and cheeses, artisan breads and pastries, prepared

foods, organic honey, fresh-caught Jersey fish, and more…plus some new vendors; every Sunday rain

or shine through November 18; free parking in adjacent lots; sponsored by Summit Downtown Inc; call

908-277-6100 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

Pathways Dragon Boat Team Practices5:45-7:15 PM; cancer survivors’ Dragon Boat Team gathers at Lake Parsippany every Monday for

practice; no experience required; call Michele Visco at 908-273-4242 x 154 for information; sign

up required

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 SchoolOngoing classes for all levels on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30; 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 908-233-0236 for information or visit www.summitoldguard.homestead.com

Tuesdays & ThursdaysArthritis Foundation Class for Seniors2 PM on Tuesdays, 11 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 YogaBeginning September 11, classes are for women recovering from cancer surgery and treatment; offered

at Pathways, at The Connection, 79 Maple St, Summit; Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 PM, Saturdays, 9-10 AM;

register by calling 908-273-4242 x 154

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! Begins September 5 and runs every Wednesday; 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

New Providence Farmers’ Market 12 Noon-6 PM, rain or shine, in the parking lot by NP Borough Hall, Elkwood Ave and Academy St;

Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, baked goods, cheese, breads, and prepared foods; free

parking in nearby lot and on the street; sponsored by the NP Business & Professional Assoc; call

908-598-2532 for information

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; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

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In Memoriam – Lois Schneider

We were saddened to learn of the passing of long time Chamber of Commerce leader and friend Lois Schneider in early August. As the founder and president of Lois Schneider Realtor, she had been a fixture in our communities since she began her real estate career in the early 1960’s.

Lois was active in many community organizations and her generosity to local and area causes and organizations is legendary. Lois was someone who hardly ever said “no” when approached to ask for her support!

Her agency, established in 1976, continues to be one the most involved community corporations. Lois herself was active in the Summit Chamber of Commerce in the 70’s and 80’s and was most recently recognized by the Chamber as our Silver Service Award recipient in 2011.

“Lois was an example to all of us on how to build a successful community-based business,” said Suburban Chamber of Commerce Board Chair John Rosellini. “Her hard work, dedication to the Summit community, and philanthropy has raised the bar for all of us to follow. Lois will be deeply missed by every Chamber member, her family, and her many friends,” John concluded.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lois’ family and staff.

The Collection Staff


FridaysPerformances 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; 9/7-Bill Staines, Roger Dietz opens; 9/14-Open Stage; 9/21-Christine DeLeon, Bob Andrews opens; 9/28-April Verch Band, Fiona Tyndall opens location is handicapped accessible, free parking on site; call 973-335-9489 or visit www.folkproject.org for ticket prices and more information

SaturdaysDiscovery Saturdays 9 AM-1 PM at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, in the Carriage House Education Center; hands-on explorations of fascinating nature topics, with stories, crafts, experiments, exploring the Arboretum grounds; members free, non-members $5/child; each month has a different theme, each week a new topic; call 908-273-8787 for information or visit www.reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Swingin’ Tern Contra & Square DancingDance group meets at 8 PM at First Presbyterian Church Parish Hall, 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover; beginners’ workshop at 7:30; group meets first & third Saturdays; 9/1-Bob Nicholson with Nicholson & Smith; 9/15-Bill Fischer and Wry Bred; dance series run by The Folk Project features specials callers and musicians; adults $10, students $5; call 973-295-6864 or visit www.folkproject.org for information

Tuesday, September 4Fall Classes Begin at The ConnectionToday through Nov 11, Fall Session classes at The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; call 908-273-4242 or visit www.theconnectiononline.org for more information

Senior Book Club1-2 PM at the Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; “Cutting for Stone” will be discussed; free and open to all area seniors; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Wednesday, September 5“Union County Means Business”8 AM Networking Breakfast at Holiday Inn, 36 Valley Rd, Clark; learn about public/private partnerships, doing business with government at all levels; register at www.UCNJ.org/UCMeansBusiness

Thursday, September 6Film “A Separation”2 PM at New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave, NP; set in contemporary Iran, compelling drama about the dissolution of a marriage; in Persian w/ English subtitles; rated PG-13; free; call 908-665-0311

Sacred Heart Healing & Meditation Circle8:15 PM at Terra Sky Center, 510 Morris Ave, Summit; 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

AfterSchool and KinderQuest Enrichment Programs Begin Under the auspices of The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; AfterSchool runs M-F from 3-6 PM at The Connection, Brayton, Jefferson, Lincoln-Hubbard and Washington schools; KinderQuest, in partnership with the Summit Board of Ed, is held at the Primary Centers, extending the kindergarten day with learning; call 908-0273-4242 for more information or visit www.theconnectiononline.org

Friday, September 7First Friday Breakfast Meeting8 AM at The Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Ave, Summit; sponsored by the Suburban Chamber of Commerce; speaker and buffet breakfast; fee charged; call 908-522-1700 or visit www.suburbanchambers.org for information and to sign up

Saturday, September 8Second Saturdays Volunteers9 AM-12 noon at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit; Arboretum hosts volunteer work days on the second Saturday of each month; volunteers ages 12+ are welcome to help tackle a wide variety of seasonal projects, from tree planting to garden mulching to woodland trail maintenance; for more information or to sign up, contact Lisa Martin at 908-273-8787 x 2222 or email [email protected]

Family Night at the Y 6-8 PM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; free and open to all; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

September 8, 15 & 22Scramblers & Aces Golf Clinics At the Golf Academy at Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Rd, Basking Ridge; Scramblers are ages 4-8, Aces are ages 8-12; call 908-766-8200 x 116 or visit www.baskingridgecc.com for more information

Sanctuary Folk Concerts8 PM at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township. 240 Southern Blvd, Chatham; 9/8 features singer/songwriter Josh Ritter; 9/15 is songwriter James Keelaghan with folk legend Tom Paxton; 9/22 is songwriter Karla Bonoff; tickets are $30/person on 9/8 and $25/person on 9/15 & 9/22; call 973-376-4946 for information and tickets or visit www.sanctuaryconcerts.org

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Coming Up this Fall at First FridaysSEPT. 7 Rich Bagger, Senior Vice President at Celgene, member of

the Board of Commissioners, Port Authority of NY & NJ

OCT. 5 Doug Brown, Chairman & CEO, Paradigm Associates, Certified Business Coach

NOV. 2 Anna’s Story, presented by Overlook Hospital Staff

FIRST FRIDAYS, a program of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce, is held the first Friday of each month at The Grand Summit Hotel, with breakfast, a speaker and networking. Call 908-522-1700 for more information.

Sunday, September 9New Providence Street Fair 10 – 5 in downtown New Providence; crafters, vendors, local organizations, Kid Friendly Art Zone, petting zoo, face painting, fun activities; delicious foods and entertainment; sponsored by the NP Business and Professional Assoc; call 908-598-2532 for more information

Tuesday, September 11Open House Sing-InContinuo Arts invites everyone to a free Sing-In; at Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave, Summit; rehearsals: Children’s Chorus 4:30-5:30, Chanticleers 5-6, Singers and Continuos 5:30-7, and Civic Chorale 7:30-9; all interested community singers may “sit in and sing;” for more information, call 908-264-5324 or visit www.continuoarts.com

Film “A Separation”6:30 PM at New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave, NP; set in contemporary Iran, compelling drama about the dissolution of a marriage; in Persian w/ English subtitles; rated PG-13; free; call 908-665-0311

Tuesday, September 11 and OngoingCancer Recovery Fitness Program at Pathways12:15-1 PM at The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St, Summit; 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; led by Carol Michaels, call Michele Visco at 908-273-4242 x 154 or email [email protected] for more information

September 12, 19, 26Oaks and Acorns Wednesdays from 1-2 PM at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit; for children ages 3-5 with an adult; five-week series introduces children to the world of nature with walks, crafts, stories and songs; sign up for individual classes or for the 5-week series and get a discount; members $10/class or $45/series; nonmembers $15/class or $70/series; call 908-273-8787 or visit www.reeves-reedarboretum.org

Thursday, September 13Mothers & 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

“Making Supplements Work for You”8:15 PM nutrition program at Terra Sky Center, 510 Morris Ave, Summit; fee charged, pre-registration required; to register, call 908-277-1222 or visit www.terraskycenter.com for more information

Friday, September 14Friday Night Out 6-9 PM at the Berkeley Heights YMCA, 550 Springfield Ave, BH; for ages 5-10; movie, dinner, games snacks; $20/Y members, $25/nonmembers, $10/each additional sibling; call 908-464-8373 or visit www.theSAY.org

Nocturnal Neighbors 7-9 PM at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit; for families with children ages 5+; take a night hike to learn which animals come out when it gets dark, enjoy stories around a campfire; pre-registration required; $7/person/ members, $10/person/non-members; visit www.reeves-reedarboretum.org or call 908-273-8787

Tango NightAt Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave, Summit; Buenos Aires-style tango with live music, complimentary intro class, snacks & coffee; held every second Friday evening; $20 cover charge, BYOB; no partner or experience necessary; call Carolina at 908-918-9790 for more information or visit www.CarolinayDiego.com to reserve a place

Friday, September 14 and OngoingFall Exhibitions at VACNJOpening Reception (free) 6-8 PM on September 14 for Fall Exhibitions at Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm St, Summit; exhibitions include “Picture Takers,” “Susan Hamburger:Creeping Ornamentalism,” “Margaret Murphy: Memory Theater,” and “Painting Students of Enrique Flores-Galbis;” exhibitions run through December 2; gallery hours: M/T/W/F - 10 AM-5 PM, Th - 10 AM-8 PM, Sa/Su – 11 AM-4 PM; suggested admission to exhibitions $5/adults, $3/seniors/children, VACNJ members free; call 908-273-9121 or visit www.artcenternj.org for more information

September 14 & 28Neighborhood 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

Sunday, September 16Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race & Fitness Walk16th annual event held at Memorial Field in Berkeley Heights; first race at 9:30 AM; event is USATF-sanctioned and has raised $thousands for local charities; races include 5K, 1.5 mile Fitness Walk, Tot Trot for 4 and under, and Fun Runs for ages 5-11; early registration by 9/6 is $23 for public, $20 for USATF-NJ members; late registration is $25 for both; children’s events are free; questions call Dr. Patrick Smith, Race Director, at 908-464-8899; for registrations visit www.berkeleyheights5k.com


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W hen seeking quality legal representation and counsel, partnering with a firm that meets your needs

is essential to achieving positive results. For more than a half-century, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, PC, has been that partner for clients of all sizes and industries.

A mid-sized general practice law firm, Lindabury provides quality legal representation with a focus on personalized service, reasonable fees and a commitment to the highest of ethical standards. Large enough to provide sophisticated, in-depth legal counsel in a broad spectrum of industries and practice areas, the firm is also small enough to adapt easily to the unique needs of its clients.

The firm’s areas of practice comprise business, litigation and personal legal services, including automotive, banking and finance, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business counsel and transactions, business succession, construction, corporate, divorce and family, education, elder

law, employment, environmental, health care, immigration, insurance, intellectual property, labor, litigation, municipal, real estate and land use, tax, and wills, trusts and estates.

Clients include individuals and small and medium-sized businesses, as well as automotive manufacturers, banks and financial institutions, construction companies, emerging businesses, employee benefits funds, hospitals, insurance companies, labor organizations, medical groups, nonprofit organizations, public entities, school boards, and trade associations. Clients receive personal partner-level attention in a professional yet approachable atmosphere. Lindabury’s 60+ attorneys and a similar number of support staff work closely to ensure an efficient work product.

The firm was founded in 1954 and merged with Cooper, Rose and English in

2006. They have offices in Westfield, Summit, Red Bank, Manhattan, and Philadelphia.

Give them a call at 908.233.6800 and visit at www.lindabury.com. The firm is a member of LEGUS – a network of international law firms.

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, PC


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Sunday, September 16Antique/Classic Car Show16th annual event runs from 10 AM-3 PM in downtown Summit on the streets adjacent to the Summit train station; DJ Stick Shift Eddie plays the oldies, 20 classes of cars will be judged and trophies awarded; to register a car, visit www.summitdowntown.org; event is free to the public; rain date is September 23; call Summit Downtown Inc at 908-277-6101 for more information

Monday, September 17 Summit BPW Meeting6:30 PM at a location in Summit; open to all business and professional women in the area; $35 fee includes dinner; contact [email protected] to reserve a place or visit www.summitbpw.org for more information

Wednesday, September 19PREP 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]

Friday, September 21Family Bingo Night 7-8 PM at Berkeley Heights YMCA, 550 Springfield Ave, BH; traditional bingo w/ kid-friendly bingo games and prizes; Y members/free, nonmembers/$10 family; call 908-464-8373 or visit www.theSAY.org

September 21, 22 & 23Summit Wine & Food Festival4th annual event features well-known chefs and sommeliers, gourmet dinners with wines, special tastings, demonstrations, and more; at The Grand Summit Hotel, The Wine List of Summit, and other downtown Summit locations; sign up in advance online as some events sell out early; call Ivan Ruiz, Festival founder, at 908-277-6565 or email him at [email protected] or visit www.summitwineandfood.com for more information

Saturday, September 22JumpStart Fall 10 AM-4 PM at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit; rain date 9/23; call 908-273-8787 or visit www.reeves-reedarboretum.org for more information

September 23-30Open House Week at the YTry the Summit YMCA free for the week; 67 Maple St, Summit; 908-273-3330 or www.theSAY.org

Tuesday, September 25Film “Facing Windows”7 PM at New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave, NP; Giovanna is a bookkeeper, overburdened and stuck in a graying marriage, who takes to caring for a Holocaust survivor; in Italian w/ English subtitles; rated R; free; call 908-665-0311

Y Achievers New Member Meeting7-8 PM at Summit YMCA Youth Center, 2 Walnut St, Summit; free and open to all high school students and parents; Y Achievers offers unique opportunities for HS students to reach their career and academic goals; contact Tia Sargent at 908-273-3330 x 1140 for more information

Thursday, September 27Senior Day/America on the Move WeekAt Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; 9:30-12 noon, Health Fair; 12:15-1:15, Lunch & Learn Lecture on “Fraud Prevention;” free and open to all; call 908-2273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Friday, September 28Great American Backyard Campout 6 PM through 8 AM Saturday at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit; come spend an evening under the stars – pitch your tent, entertainment, family picnic, and more; rain or shine; event is for Arboretum members only; family-level members & above $30/family; advance registration required; visit www.reeves-reedarboretum.org or call 908-273-8787 for more information

September 28, 29, 30“The Neighborhood” at Dreamcatcher Rep TheatrePlay premieres at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave (corner Russell Pl), Summit; Fri & Sat nights at 8 PM, Sun at 2 PM; world premiere of new work by Ekstrand & Zawila, performed in DRT’s new Summit home; tickets $30/person, $25/seniors & students; visit www.dreamcatcherrep.org or call 908-514-9654 for more information; show runs through October 14; tickets can be purchased online

Saturday, September 29Healthy U Family Fun Day 1:30-3:30 PM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; free and open to all; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org


Sponsored by


S ummit Smiles, under the direction of Dr. Mariam Vaziri, DMD, FAGD, delivers the highest quality

comprehensive dentistry in a comfortable setting. Walking into the office, at 28 Beechwood Road in downtown Summit, patients will notice the home-like décor that creates a relaxing environment.

Summit Smiles partners with their patients in meeting and maintaining their goals of total oral health, helping every person attain optimum dental health through the best education and state-of-the-art, gentle, modern dentistry. Their goal is to make everyone feel they are well taken care of.

Dr. Vaziri completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Rutgers and went on to earn her DMD degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. She continued her dental education by completing a General Practice Residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. “I hold continuing education a top priority so I can bring the best care possible to my patients,” Dr. Vaziri explained. To that end, she has earned Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor achieved by only 7% of dentists, and she has recently been named a Top Dentist by the Consumers Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Dentists. Dr. Vaziri is a long standing member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Association of Women Dentists. Prior to opening the

Summit Smiles office, Dr. Vaziri, a NJ native, practiced in the Boston area for the past 12 years.

Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, Summit Smiles is able to improve their patients’ teeth and smiles with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments. Summit Smiles offers ZOOM® teeth whitening; Invisalign braces; porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges; and tooth-colored restorations. “I especially enjoy cosmetic dentistry,” Dr. Vaziri added, “and creating smiles that complement the patient’s face.”

Also on staff at Summit Smiles is Dr. Joanne Lai, DDS, another NJ native, and a graduate of MIT and of the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Skilled in implant restoration, esthetic dentistry, crowns and bridges and root canal procedures, she is dedicated to providing patients with a high level of comprehensive dental care in a warm environment. “My compassionate, positive attitude is vital to a successful dental visit, where patient understanding and acceptance is critical,” she offered.

Rounding out the staff is Patient Care Coordinator Linda, who explained, “It’s very important to me to maintain a good relationship with patients and I always try to accomplish that, from the first call I receive to when they schedule their

appointments to making sure they understand their treatment and what their insurance will cover.”

Dr. Vaziri and her team give you access to all the benefits of modern dentistry. By combining the latest advancements with considerate communication, they offer you the best of both worlds - today’s clinical dentistry blended with old-fashioned caring. Summit Smiles is conveniently located one short block from the Summit NJ Transit train station. Give them a call today at 908-737-1313. It’s the dentistry you’ve been waiting for, and it really is something to smile about!

Summit Smiles-For a Brighter Smile!


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Welcome to our new members & thank you to our renewing members for supporting the Chamber of Commerce

New Membersu Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company - New Providence

u Berkeley Acquatic Club u Equinox Fitness Club

u Goodman’s Deli u Summit Eye & Optical

u Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Please support our local Merchants & Professionals

• BerkeleyHeightsBoardofEducation• CETHeating&AirConditioning,Inc.• DaviesandAssociates-InsuranceMgmt.• DrawingBoardMedia• HobokenFarms• KellerWilliamsRealty• Lindabury,McCormick,Estabrook&Cooper• OrganizationResourcesLLC

• OtterstedtInsuranceAgency• RobinwoodKitchensInc.• SchrothandLorensonJewelers• Sofi’sColorLoungeinSummit• TaylorRentalCenter• TerraSkyCenterforWellness• UnitedWayofGreaterUnionCounty• VistaHealthSystem,LLC

Renewing Members

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Saturday, September 29 Adventure Guides Program10:30-11:30 AM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; information session about enrichment program for fathers and kids; call 908-273-3330 x 1149 or visit www.theSAY.org

Tern Swings at Swingin’ TernSpecial dance – Tern Swings – a swing dance and concert with Reeds, Rhythm and All That Brass; 8-midnight at First Presbyterian Church Parish Hall, 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover; adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door, students $10; sponsored by The Folk Project; call 973-295-6864 or visit www.folkproject.org for information

Sunday, September 30New Providence Family Safety & Wellness Day1-3 PM at South St and Gales Dr, New Providence; a day of fun and family safety information w/ face painting, popcorn, Moonwalk, and more; free; contact NP Chiropractic at 908-665-1818 for more information

Vocalist Cynthia Sayer and her Jazz Banjo2:30-4PM at Berkeley Heights Public Library, 290 Plainfield Ave, BH; Sayer, a top 4-string banjoist and vocalist, performs a free concert; Sayer was a member of Woody Allen’s jazz band for 10 years and is now a solo artist; family-friendly show includes hot jazz, tango, western classical, and more styles; call 908-464-9333 for more information

Chatham Community Band Concert3 PM at Runnells Hospital, 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights; free; visit www.chathamcommunityband.org for more information

Coming in OctoberMonday, October 1Y Achiever Meeting7-8 PM at Youth Center, 2 Walnut St, Summit; topic is College Admissions & Financial Aid; free; all HS students and parents are welcome; contact Tia Sargent at 908-273-3330 x 1140 for information

Tuesday, October 2Senior Book Club1-2 PM at Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St, Summit; “The Paris Wife” will be discussed; free and open to all area seniors; call 908-273-3330 or visit www.theSAY.org

Wednesday, October 3Berkeley Heights Good Scout Awards Dinner6:30 PM at The Primavera Regency, 1080 Valley Rd, Stirling; Hal Daumé, Mark Vicendese, Midge Vicendese, Andrew Moran and MaryAnn Walsh are honored for their dedication to scouting and community service; tickets are available by contacting Grant Van Eck at 973-765-9322x250

Do You Like to Write?

The Collection is looking for folks who like to write and might want to do a special feature for us.

If you have skills in this area and have some ideas on stories that would be relevant and interesting to our readers, let us know. We’d be interested in highlighting you as an editorial contributor to The Collection.

Send us your ideas on a story – a narrative, a short story, an informational piece – and use your imagination! Be creative; we’d like to bump up our editorial section if we can.

Thanks,Diane Gallo, Editor


cholarships were presented to graduates of Summit and New Providence High Schools and Gov. Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights. The Suburban Chambers of

Commerce Foundation and the Summit/New Providence Rotary Club awarded a total of nine scholarships in June.

The Chamber Foundation scholarships are named in honor of local businesspeople who gave of their time and talents to their business communities over many years.

The Perry Root Memorial Scholarship was given to Joseph Healy of Summit

The William B. Stampes Memorial Award went to Matthew Scheer, also of Summit

The Jo Ciullo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Megan Kingsley of Berkeley Heights.

Special donations to this year’s scholarship fund were made by the Heights Agency in

Berkeley Heights and the Berkeley Heights 5K Run and its director Dr. Patrick

Smith, as well as by many members of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce.

Joe Healy, who received the Industrial Arts Award of Excellence from Summit High School, is off to the University of Michigan where he plans to study Business. A member of the swim and golf teams in high school, he also taught woodworking during the summer in the FLASH program and is known as a talented woodworker.

Matt Scheer, also received a Summit High School Award of Excellence, in Social Studies, and plans to go into Economics at the University of Virginia. In high school he played soccer and was a member of the Forensics team where he was a debater; at UVA, Matt plans on continuing with soccer and “may want to get involved with Student Council.”

Megan Kingsley, who was very active in the Berkeley Heights community while in high school, also will matriculate at the University of Virginia this fall. She plans “to become an active participant in the Charlottesville community.”

The Summit/New Providence Rotary Club awarded six scholarships this year, four to Summit

High School seniors and two to New Providence High School seniors. From Summit, Gabrilla Stern received

the Walter Eddy Memorial Scholarship, and Aidan Dougherty, Bridget O’Brien and Alexander Vega

each received “regular” scholarships. Jonathan Dounel and Christiana Gellert were the two awardees from New Providence.

Gabby Stern, who plans to study Engineering at Rutgers, NB, was an active member of the high school community, volunteering at theatrical performances and at Stokes, running track, studying oil painting

at VACNJ, working after school and during summers to help her family, and all the while getting highest grades in her advanced classes.

Aidan Dougherty, who will attend Villanova, plans to study Pre-Med, which fits his several years of volunteering at the Summit First Aid Squad. He also volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and caddies at a local country club to earn money for college. His grades reflected his hard work and he was inducted into the National Honor Society.

Bridget O’Brien is off to Penn State where she plans to study English and History. An athlete in high school, she played Soccer, ran Cross Country and captained both the Winter and Spring Track & Field teams. She also volunteered at the Summit First Aid Squad and was a member of the Make-A-Wish Club.

Alex Vega, who will be majoring in Business and Sports Management at York College in Pennsylvania, volunteered at TryCan which helps kids with various disabilities and was a motivational speaker in the school’s Speaker’s Bureau disability program. Alex played soccer in school and on a club team and plans to continue with the sport in college.

Jonathan Dounel will attend Stony Brook University where he plans to major in Pre-Med. An honor student at New Providence High School where he took advanced courses, his musical ability came through in the Marching Band, the Swingin’ Strings orchestral jazz ensemble, and the Indoor Drum Line. He also volunteered as a tutor with USY and in the Elizabethport Program

Christiana Gellert has multiple career interests. She plans to study Business and Business Management at Catholic University and then may go on to the Culinary Institute of America and work towards a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts Management. An honor student at NPHS, Christiana participated in sports, Marching Band, and volunteered as a clarinet teacher in New Providence’s Summer Music Program. She also worked after school at a nearby bakery.

The Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Rotary Club wish all the students well as they move on to the next phase of their lives. Congratulations to all!


H owdidFred Honold,atelecommunicationsexecutiveandentrepreneurialbusiness

consultantfromSummit,becomeoneofthestate’smostprolificcommunitytelevisionnetworkproducers?HowtheresidentsofoneNJcommunityorganizedapeaceful“takeover”oftheirlocalaccessTVstationandturneditintoacenterofculture&educationforall.

Inastatethatseemsawashthesedaysinbrassyrealityshows,thereisagentlemanwhoisquietlyputtingbitsofclassandculturebackontheair.FredHonold,the60-year-oldPresidentandCEOofTelly-awardedHomeTowneTelevisionstilllivesinSummitwherehegrewupandraisedhisfamily.Knownforitslovelyhomes,excellentschoolsandvibrantdowntown,Summitisalsobecomingsomethingofa“minimediaMecca,”thanksinparttothegrowthofHomeTowneTV’sgrassrootsnetworkofcivic-mindedorganizationsandtalentedvolunteers.

Onarecenttourofthestation’scozytwo-roomstudiointhebasementofCentralPresbyterianChurch,Fredannounced“Thisisthehub.”Thisiswhererotatingteamsofpart-timevolunteersgathertoworkonallaspectsoftelevisionproduction.Onanygivendayyouwillfindmoms,retirees,andstudentsconnectingwithplaywrights,producersandactorswhopitchintoproduceoriginalandentertaininglocalcommunitynews,artsandeducationalprogramming.ThemodestsubterraneanTVstudioIseeis100%digital,outfittedwithtwostagesets,highdefinitionbroadcastcameras,greenscreencapabilities,stateoftheartsoundandlightmixingequipment,andafullydigitaleditingsuite.

Thestation,foundedasTV36in1980withused,film-basedequipmentdonatedbytheJuniorLeague,hashadmanyupsanddownsoverthepast32years.Thepeakssawhighlevelsofvolunteerinvolvement,newshowcreationandtheoccasionalawardforexcellence.Butin2006,onhardtimesandwithbarelyenoughfundingforpostage,alongcameFred.Withamissionary’spassiontoinform,inspireandinvolveeveryonewholivesandworksinthearea,Fredquicklyraisedfundsandrecruitedtalenttothestation.Infusedwithafreshbrandofenergyandcreativity,histeamhasbeenbusylinkingthetinyTVstationtowin-winpartnershipswithresidents,localbusi-nesses,civicorganizations,charities,schoolsandculturalvenues.

InadditiontotheCentralPresbyterianChurchwhichhashousedthestudiosincethebeginning,Fred’sexecu-tiveboardhasforgedstrongpartnershipsthatincludeinvestor’sBank,OverlookMedicalCenter,DowntownMillburnandThePaperMillPlayhousetonamejustafew.Theresultofallthisnetworkingisthebirthofanewformofcommunity-basedtelevisionthatissurprisinglyrichineducationalandentertainingshowsbythestandardsofmoretraditionalcableaccessTV.

AndwhileHomeTowneTV,orHTTVforshort,holdsfasttoitsuniquecommunity-basedphilosophyandformat,Fredandhisteamwerequicktoembracethepower

andreachofdigitalmedia.Nowwith24-7streamingandvideo-on-demand,viewersanywhereintheworldcanwatchHomeTowneTVprogramming,evenfromtheirsmartphones.Thismeansthestationismovingquicklytodevelopnewprogramsthatappealtoanever-wideningaudience.Currentlyintheworksarenewcelebritycook-ingshows,homestyle&designshows,andlivelycomedyandmusicpro-grams…allinadditiontothetraditionalcableaccessstaplesoflocalcommitteemeetings,politicsandtheweeklylocalnewsandsportscoverage.

Inaddition,HTTVhasattracteda“who’swho”

amongNJcelebritiesandnewsmakers.TheyhavecoveredeventswithGovernorChrisChristieandNewarkMayorCoryBooker,andwithformerNJGovernorsWhitman,KeanandByrne.NotableGardenStateappearanceshavefeaturedcommentatorSteveAdubato,BryanBurrough(authorofBarbariansAtTheGate),Star-Ledgercolum-nistandauthorMarkDiIonno,andJet’sCoachRexRyan.AndHTTValsobroad-caststhebestofNewJersey’sarts,coveringeverythingfromNewJersey’sown“BStreet”rockandrollbandtotheNewJerseySymphonyandPaperMillPlayhouseplaysandmusicals.

Evenwithalltheupgradestoitstelevisionshowproductionandentertain-mentoutput,HTTVremainsanon-profitlocalaccessnetworkthatdependsonmember-shipcontributions,grantsandlocalbusinesspartneringforasignificantamountofitsfunding.Fredunderscoredtheimportanceofhisnewmembershipcampaignwhenheexplained,“HomeTowneTelevisioninvestsallmember-shipcontributionsdirectlybackintoourstudioforthebenefitofalllocalviewers.Wecontinuallylooktoshow-casetheevents,peopleandorganizationsthatmakeadif-ferenceinthelivesofourfamilies,friendsandneighborsintheUnion,MorrisandEssexCountyareas.”

Fredrepeatedlyemphasizedthatheisspearheadingateameffortatthestation.Anymemberofthecommunitycancontribute,andtodaytherearesome25-30volun-teerswhopitchinoneverythingfromlocationshootsandnewsreportingtowebdesignandpolicy.Inaddi-tiontoStationManagerJessePattersonandDirectorofVolunteersJosephAmatucci,whotogetherrunthedailystudiooperations,Fred’scoreteamiscomprisedofDanBaer(CommunityRelations),PaulaMooney(Marketing),FrankMacioce(Governance&Policy),JohnSerruto(Programming),andJackAnderson(Treasurer).Workingtogether,thesededicatedindividualshaveearnednumer-ousawardsforthestation.“Iwanttoshowyouthis,”Fredsaidproudly,liftingupanimpressivewingedstatuette.“ThisisourTellyAwardforinnovationinsetdesign,andwe’vealsobeenrecognizedwithTellyAwardsforournewsdesk,videoediting,producinganddirecting.”

Onanygivenweek,viewerstuninginwillfindshowsonhealthsuchasOverlookMedicalCenter’sThirtyMedicalMinuteswithKassandraRomas,CoachesCorner(sportsinterviews),andSeniorcize(fitnessforseniors).ArtsprogramsincludeOperaPassions,TheatricallyYours,andbroadcastsfromThePaperMillPlayhouse.Educationalprogrammingincludesafterschoolspecialsforkids,NJLawwithJohnBramnick,aswellasdebatebroadcastsduringelectioncycles.Weekly,thestation’stop-notchnewsdeskfeaturesnewsreportingfromTheIndependentPress,TheMillburnItemandPatch,alongwithacor-nucopiaofon-locationreportingofnotablecommunityhappeningsintheregion.

AsanillustrationofthereachandinfluenceHTTVhasachieved,arecent7:30pmnewsfeaturetoldresidentsaboutalocalbicycleshopthatwantedtohelpneedy

childreninthird-worldcountriesbyrefurbishingandshippingbicyclestotheirschools.Thenextmorning,thesmallbicycleshopwascrowdedwithpeoplewhowantedtohelp.ForFred,it’shappeningslikethisonethatunderscoretheuniquepoweroftelevisiontoraisethedialogueincommuni-tieswhilebroadcast-ingNewJersey’swealthofart,cultureandhumanityouttotherestoftheworld.

HTTVbroadcastsonComcastChannel36andVerizon/FiosChannel33,whichreach

some30townsinnorth/centralNewJerseywithacombinedpopulationofover550,000people.Withlivestreamingandvideoondemandatwww.hometownetv.org,HTTVprogramscanbeenjoyedbyanyoneintheworldwithaWiFihotspot.ResidentslookingtoputthemselvesintheHomeTowneTVpicture,whetherasstudiovolunteer,on-camerareporter,orprogramsponsor,pleasecontactStationManagerJessePattersonat908-277-6310oremailinfo@hometownetv.org.

Raising TV Production Values in a NJ Hometown

By James P. Waddell


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Diane Gallo, editor of The Collection at the Suburban Chamber of Commerce, recently was awarded First Place for Pastel (Professional Category) in the Union County Senior Art Show. The exhibit, which opened in June at Liberty Hall Center in Union, moved to the Union County Administration Building in August. In September, the First Place winning artworks will represent Union County and compete further at the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Art Show, which will be held in East Windsor.

Also winning a First Place award for her Print in the Professional Category was Linda Howe of New Providence. In the Non-Professional area, William Daniels of Springfield (Acrylic) and Eileen Bonacci of Berkeley Heights (Oil) also took home First Place certificates.

Other winners in The Collection circulation area include Peggy Comegys, Second Place (Acrylic, Non-Pro) and Hank Buntin, Third Place (Acrylic, Non-Pro), both from Berkeley Heights; Ralph Prince, Third Place (Oil, Pro), Phyllis Zlatin, Third Place (Pastel, Non-Pro), Celeste deBoisblanc, Honorable Mention (Pastel, Pro), and Raymond Meslar, Honorable Mention (Oil, Non-Pro), all from Summit; and Barbara Morano, Honorable Mention (Watercolor, Non-Pro) from Springfield.

Congratulations to all!“In the Country” by Diane Gallo


Scholarships Awarded to Area Graduates

w ith all that’s happening in Summit under the umbrella of the arts, Summit can easily be designated

an “Arts Destination.” Many American cities and towns have reenergized and reinvented themselves by promoting themselves as such, so why not Summit?

Each year AmericanStyle Magazine selects the top 25 arts destinations from both large and small cities. Arts enthusiasts travel to these locales to become part of the active art scene. From large cities to small, hundreds of municipalities compete each year to be chosen for these coveted designations. No New Jersey city presently appears on these “Best Arts Destination” lists.

Summit is a small city that combines arts, culture and business in a way that many towns of this size cannot. The cultural scene in Summit is rich, in both the visual and performing arts, and the downtown offers numerous opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment. Some of our downtown businesses - Meredith Arteriors, Helen’s Books & Gifts and Mondo, to name three - already feature work by local artists.

Looking at the local arts scene historically, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been a strong proponent of the arts and a cultural center since 1933, offering studio art courses, art exhibitions and outreach to community residents. The Reeves-Reed Arboretum supports art- related education and exhibits and jazz performances, as well as conservation-focused programs. The Summit School District continues to reap awards and public acclaim for their outstanding music, visual and performing arts programs.

Musical programs offered by our churches, Summit Chorale, Concord Singers, private and public schools and others are too numerous to mention. June inaugurated a one week festival of music, the Minuetto Music Festival, produced by the Continuo Arts Foundation. It was sponsored by several local businesses with the title sponsor being The Grand Summit Hotel.

Performing arts venues include the community theatres The Playhouse and Stony Hill Players, and new to Summit is Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater, a professional Actors Equity ensemble company that will be located at the

Oakes Center. Several of the above-listed organizations also offer enrichment programs for children - Kaleidoscope at The Playhouse, Summer Theatre Conservatory at Dreamcatcher, the Pebble Players at Stony Hill, and Continuo Arts’ Summer Musical Theater Conservatory.

A very ambitious program of public art has been underway in Summit for the past ten years. Known as Summit Public Art (officially The Mayor’s Partnership for Summit Arts), the committee of volunteers was established under Mayor Walter Long to act as an umbrella for arts offerings in Summit and to bring art to public spaces. Over the years, the group has brought many temporary sculptures to various public places like the Village Green, City Hall courtyard and lawn, Wilson Park, and other sites. Currently there are 18 pieces on display, with new ones arriving to replace older ones on a regular basis. Several permanent artworks have been installed, specifically the beautiful faceted glass windows in the Broad Street bus shelters., and a new Gateway sculpture, a sixteen-foot high stainless steel tree sculpture, will be installed this fall on lower Broad Street to welcome people to Summit.

In order to become an arts destination, a city needs a coordinated plan and cooperation among the various arts organizations under the umbrella of one group. When I joined The Mayor’s Partnership in 2002, my understanding was that the group would serve that purpose just as an Arts Council serves that function in other communities. For example, in the early years of Summit Public Art, we were asked to research and recommend a course of action for various city projects such as the train station round-about and the bus

shelters (where the faceted glass windows are now). We were also asked to choose the color of the concrete used in the replacement of the Springfield Avenue bridge. In other words, it was envisioned by the founding members and the mayor that all aspects of Summit public life having to do with design and the arts would be coordinated through that committee.

So how do we market Summit as an arts destination? I think it will require a professional marketing plan. Summit could benefit from a coordinated approach by all non-profits associated with the arts, plus the City of Summit to create an identity for the city as an arts destination.

Summit already is an arts destination…We just need to let our neighbors know about it!

By Lyle Brehm


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