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70th Basilone Parade Honors War Hero, All Veterans The 70th annual parade, and 32nd annual ceremony, were held Sept. 22 on Somerset Street. By Audrey Levine The 70th annual Basilone Parade honored veterans of all wars on Sept. 22, while also paying tribute to John Basilone, the Raritan resident who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. “This is for all the veterans out there,” said John Lamaestra, who served as grand marshall. “We have to stand tall for all of us.” The parade, which featured veterans, current service men and women, scouts and local
bands, concluded with the 32nd annual ceremony and wreath laying at the Basilone statue on Somerset Street. “By doing this, you’re honoring all veterans,” said Major General Charles Guranus, who served as the guest speaker. “It’s a community like this that represents the essence of what it means to be an American.”
For more photos from the Basilone Parade, see page 5.
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Goldstein Goldstein, who has lived in Bridgewater for nine years, said she received an email about four years ago asking for applicants to work with soldiers both shipping out for tours of duty and returning home. “Since I’ve always had an interest in working with the military, especially because my father was a veteran, I jumped at the chance,” she said. “I welcomed the opportunity to become an employee of a contractor that works with Fort Dix.” Goldstein said she has worked See Goldstein, Page 7
By Bruce Doorly bdoorly@verizon.net This author was pleased to talk with former Raritan councilman John Lamaestra about his experiences in the Korean War. The modest veteran always declined talking about it because he did not want to use his service to his country as a vehicle to gather votes. Now retired from politics, he took time to discuss his time at war and other experiences. Born in 1930, Lamaestra grew up during the depression in Brooklyn. He was the 13th of 14 children, and his parents, Rose and Basilio, were born in Italy but immigrated to the United States. Times were tough when Lamaestra was growing up. They had a large family to feed and, at times his dad was out of work. But all the older kids worked when they could and pooled their money to put food on the table. Even 6-year-old Lamaestra made a box to hold shoe-shining equipment and he hustled on the street corners of Brooklyn, yelling, “Nickel shine, nickel shine.” Occasionally, a well to do businessman — admiring the thrifty 6-year-old — would pay him a dime, and that would make his day. Neighbors knew Lamaestra
John Lamaestra at the memorial at the Raritan municipal building. was looking for work and would send him to the grocery store to pick up a few items. The pennies that he earned were given to his mother to add to the family food fund. When Lamaestra was 10 years old, his family moved to South Bound Brook, where he attended Bound Brook High School, graduating in 1949. He then went to work for Bakelite, in Piscataway. When the Korean War started, Lamaestra wanted to follow a family tradition and volunteer to serve, as six of his brothers had in World War II, but he held off since he was still living at home and taking care of his aging mother. The draft called him in 1951, and he reported to the Army. After state-side training, Lamaestra arrived in Korea in June 1952. The first day, Lamaestra
was assigned to a unit that would be attacking a hill being heavily defended by the enemy. They named the upcoming offensive “Operation Boland.” They began training immediately to charge up the hill and attack an entrenched enemy. The morning of the offensive, they moved toward the hill, but before the ground troops engaged, the U.S. artillery shelled the North Korean positions. When the artillery barrage was complete, the ground troops began their attack. The North Koreans fired back phosphorous shells, but they were in a panic and many of these landed on their own troops. As the attack developed, Lamaestra said, “the (shoulder-held) bazookas were invaluable” as they knocked out enemy positions. Lamaestra’s platoon came in toSee Lamaestra, Page 6
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On Sept. 8, volunteers from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Somerville, gathered in front of the Stop & Shop in Raritan to participate in the “God’s Work. Our Hands” project. The participants, many from Bridgewater and Raritan, collected 70 bags of groceries for the Somerset County Food Bank. Pictured are Steve Scholl, Johanna Scholl, Carrie Rieble, Dave Scholl, Florindo Gallicchio, Brenda Linton, Belinda Malave, Myla Groth, Christian Gallicchio and Eric Maddock.
Deadlines for November Issue: Ads: Oct. 10 News: Oct. 15 The BReeze is mailed by the first of every month, free of charge, to all residences in Bridgewater Township and Raritan Borough, a total population of about 50,000 people. The opinions expressed in The BReeze, whether by paid advertisement or editorial content, do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper and its staff. The newspaper staff reserves the right to edit any submission for length and content. Contact the staff or submit an article through email at thebreezenj@ gmail.com.
Richard C. Olsen celebrated his first birthday on Sept. 17. To our wonderful son, Richard, you have filled our lives with joy and happiness. Watching you grow into an amazing little boy has been a blessing. We want the world to know how much we love you. Happy first birthday and congratulations on your baptism. Hugs and kisses, your Mommy and Daddy.
Teen to Pull Boeing Airplane for Charity One Bridgewater teen is joining with 19 others to pull off an incredible feat of strength — all to benefit those with even more strength. Brett Locker and his team of 20 will be pulling a Boeing 737, weighing in at more than 93,000 pounds) on the United Airlines tarmac during Newark Liberty International Airport’s Family Day Oct. 5. Locker is doing this to help raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey, a non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in New Jersey. More than 23,000 athletes participate each year. Locker is currently preparing for his Bar Mitzvah in October at Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough, and as part of the planning, students are en-
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with everyone,” said Waiser, whose daughter Jadyn was diagnosed with autism. “The fact that Brett and his family were so eager to jump on board for the plane pull just confirms that all my hard work and dedication does make a difference.” “I am thrilled to have Brett reaching out and being part of the Green Giants team,” she added. “A fantastic mitzvah project.” As part of the plane pull, each team captain will lead the team through three competitions: top fundraiser; fastest pull, for the entire team to pull the aircraft 12 feet in the least amount of time; and lowest combined weight pull (for lowest team weight and number of people to pull the aircraft 12 feet in two minutes or less). Locker’s team is well on its way to raising more than $5,000. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/brettplanepull. Donations can also be sent to Special Olympics New Jersey, Attn: Plane Pull – Green Giants, 3 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
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Joshua Hanemann, a 2013 graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School, was accepted into the Susquehanna University’s Honors Program. Hanemann is a first-year student majoring in finance at the university. The honors program provides a challenging academic program to students interested in self-directed and an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Hanemann is the son of Tom and Kim Hanemann. Katie Heidgerd, a 2012 graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Delaware for the 2013 spring semester. Heidgerd is majoring in pre-veterinary medicine with a minor in wildlife conservation. She is the daughter of Jean and John Heidgerd. Kerri Schreiber, of Bridgewater, was named to the Dean’s List at Hofstra University in New York for the spring semester 2013. She is a senior public relations major with minors in marketing and speech communications and rhetorical studies. Schreiber is a 2010 graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School.
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Raritan Police Chief Retires After 28 Years
Mark Ciesla is moving on to a new phase of his career, looking into starting a career in mortuary science. By Audrey Levine It was a whim when he was 19 years old that led to a 28-year career for Mark Ciesla as a police officer serving Raritan Borough. Now, after three years as chief of that department, he is preparing to move on to a new field. Ciesla—who will celebrate his last official day Dec. 31 and had his last day in the office Sept. 29—is preparing to leave his career in the police department to study mortuary science. “I have had an interest in it since I was a kid,” he said. “No one else in my family is a mortician.” “Or a cop,” he added. A Manville native, Ciesla, who now lives in Hillsborough, was studying liberal arts at Kutztown University when a friend asked if he wanted to take a written test to become a police officer. “I took it, interviewed, passed the physical agility test and went to the Middlesex County Police Academy,” he said. “I dropped out of college (after two years) and started my police career.” Ciesla began with the Raritan Borough Police Department on Aug. 26, 1985. “It was an adventure at the time,” he said. “I was 19 years old, and at 19, you don’t know what you want to do with your life. This wasn’t my childhood dream.” But, Ciesla said, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t enjoyed the ride. “I have enjoyed serving the people of the borough,” he said. “I have enjoyed assisting the residents of Raritan.” Ciesla started as a patrol officer, and was promoted to sergeant in January 1996. From there, he
became lieutenant in July 2005, acting chief in June 2010 and chief July 20, 2010. “I had no aspirations to be chief, but I was excited about it,” he said of taking charge of the 18-officer department. “In general, we have a great bunch of officers, and it is an honor to work with them,” he added. “They are an extraordinary group, very professional. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.” Ciesla said he has always put a focus on community policing, working with the schools and doing what he can to help the residents. And, he said, he is proud of the borough’s strong enforcement of drunk driving to save lives and “keep the streets safe.” “I didn’t accomplish anything, we accomplished,” he said. “We have a good group, and that is the basis for success.” But now that he is leaving the department, and is “too young to retire,” Ciesla is moving on to a second career in a field that he has always found intriguing. “When I was little, I went to a funeral and was intrigued,” he said. “I never acted on it until later in life.” In fact, Ciesla said, he was at a football game sitting in front of Bruce Van Arsdale, who owns the Bruce Van Arsdale Funeral Home in Somerville, and opportunity struck. “He said hi, and I said I would like to work at a funeral home,” he said. “I knew it was interesting in college, but it wasn’t a thought (to do it).” Ciesla said he has worked there part-time for 13 years, and,
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Local Spring Has Historical Significance By James Koch Special to The BReeze A few months ago, I wrote an article about fresh water springs in the area. I mentioned the spring in the Spring Run housing development in Martinsville. It wasn’t long before I received an inquiry from a resident as to where the spring originates and for more information. There is very little water flow now into the stream below the spring. One hundred years ago it was substantial, but now the water table has dropped due to population growth and new building. I tried to identify the two houses where I believe the springhead originates. However, the original spring may have bubbled out of the First Watchung where the Martinsville Inn now stands. I believe the spring has great historic significance. In 17781779, during the second Middlebrook cantonment, General George Washington stationed
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Lamaestra from Page 1 ward the end of the operation. He said that, while he participated in this battle, the first guys in were the heroes, especially those who were killed or wounded. “All those guys deserve a medal,” he said. “Operation Boland” was a “hit and run” operation with an objective to inflict damage on the enemy. The battle was small by the standards of the Korean War. Thus, for half a century, it was forgotten. Lamaestra said he searched the Internet a few years ago for “Operation Boland,” but found nothing. But “Operation Boland” did reemerge in the news two years ago when President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to Henry Svehla, a soldier in that battle. Svehla led his unit, and toward the end, he threw himself on a
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grenade that landed in front of him and several fellow soldiers. The blast from the grenade killed him but saved other soldiers in his unit. Lamaestra recalled Svehla’s actions, but he was not aware of the recent awarding of the Medal of Honor. In 1952, the surviving soldiers thought that Svehla should be awarded the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice. Lamaestra had even written home from Korea about this. At “Operation Boland,” and in a couple of other battles, Lamaestra saw the horrors of war. “It is not a thing to talk about,” he said. “I still dream about it. It comes back to you. You never forget it.” There were many other dangerous times in Korea. Lamaestra was often sent out on reconnaissance patrol. They would venture out a mile or so from their position to listen and observe. They were armed, but were told not to engage in battle if possible. These reconnaissance patrols were still dangerous, as the enemy could be waiting to ambush them. In the last few months of Lamaestra’s service in Korea, he became good friends with a 10-yearold Korean boy named Joey. Joey always came around to hang out with Lamaestra. Lamaestra even bought Joey an army uniform and hat just like what he wore. When Lamaestra received his orders to leave Daegu and return home, he said a sad goodbye to Joey.
John Lamaestra and Joey “Joey cried like hell when I left,” Lamaestra said. Lamaestra gave Joey his address in the U.S., but unfortunately never heard from him. He did not know Joey’s last name, so tracking him down proved difficult. But a good clear photograph of Lamaestra and Joey together survives to this day. So this author decided to make an attempt to find Joey. There is still a U.S. military base in Daegu today, so we emailed the photo with our story to their public relations department asking if they could possibly point us in the direction of a newspaper or news agency in the Daegu area that might print the photo, asking if anyone recognizes Joey. They emailed us back and said they would try to help. Lamaestra returned from Korea in November 1953. He went back to work at Bakelite, where he stayed another 40 years before
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Oct. 1 – Oct. 3: (BRHS) HSPA Testing Oct. 1 – Oct. 4: Hillside – Book Fair Oct. 1: Hamilton – Back-to-School Night, Grades 3–4, 7 p.m. Oct. 1: Van Holten – Back-to-School Night, Grades 3–4, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 – Oct. 3: Hillside – Book Fair Parent Night, 6 p.m. Oct. 2: Hillside – Back-to-School Night, Grade 5, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2: Milltown – Back-to-School Night, Grades K–2, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2: JFK – Back-to-School Night, Grades K–2, 7 p.m. Oct. 2: Bradley Gardens – PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 3: Hillside – Back-to-School Night, Grade 6, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3: Milltown – Back-to-School Night, Grades 3–4, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3: JFK – Back-to-School Night, Grades 3–4, 7 p.m. Oct. 4: Adamsville – Breakfast with Dad Oct. 7: BRHS – PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 8: Wade Building – Board of Education Work Meeting, 8 p.m. Oct. 9: Crim – Barnes & Noble Night, Barnes & Noble, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9: Adamsville – PTO Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11: Eisenhower – 6th Grade Fun Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 13: Adamsville – PTO Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14: No School Oct. 17: JFK – Board of Education Regular Meeting, 8 p.m. Oct. 17: Eisenhower – PTO Meeting, 9:15 a.m. Oct. 17: JFK – PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 17: Hamilton – PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 18: Hillside – Roots & Shoots Backyard Work Day, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18: Eisenhower – 5th Grade Fun Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 19 – Oct. 20: JFK – Kids Consignment Sale, 9 a.m. Oct. 23: Hillside – Celebrity Chef, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24: JFK – Monster Mash, 6 p.m. Oct. 25: Crim – Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Check the school websites and calendars for updates or last minute adjustments, www.brrsd.k12.nj.us. retiring. In 1955, he married his longtime girlfriend, Gloria, who lived in Raritan. They moved into her home on First Avenue, and they still live there today. They have three children – John, Darryl and Scott.
Over the years, Lamaestra has been involved in various local organizations, such as the American Legion and the VFW often taking a leadership role. This year, he was the grand marshall of the Basilone Parade.
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Psychiatrist from Page 1 with service members going on multiple tours, as well as those going to, or coming back from, war for the first time. “It is a position of honor to work with those serving our country who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice,” she said. “Each person preparing to go to a theater of operation is different and unique. It is an inspiring population to work with.” In her position, Goldstein said, she was tasked with what would be best for the mission at hand, as well as the health and strength of service members. “At times, it was a very delicate balance,” she said. Working on the base, Goldstein said, she and others in her position are often the first to welcome service members home from war. She said she would do evaluations and assessments as soldiers spoke sometimes about positive experiences, but more often about negative and traumatic ones. “(It was) witnessing death and serious injury, and their own personal trauma and near misses,”
she said. Goldstein said that in her limited time working with individual soldiers, she tried to work with them on having compassion for themselves, as well as respect and appreciation for what they went through. She said she also tried to help them come to grips with what they saw or did. “Where I worked, the service members were going back home to civilian life, so I tried to make sure that they had treatment and support at home so they could integrate back into the community,” she said. Goldstein said that in her field of psychiatry, she most enjoys the interactions and connections with her patients. “Working with the military, it’s a very selfless population, and each day, I’d be inspired by the stories of their own backgrounds, what they brought to their positions and how they overcame their obstacles and dealt with their own traumas,” she said. But while she has helped soldiers overcome their battles, Goldstein is now fighting a battle
of her own. About 22 years ago, Goldstein was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through traditional treatment of surgery and chemotherapy, and thought she had beaten it—until this past March. Goldstein found out then that her breast cancer had returned, and this time it was an aggressive tumor that is not responding to traditional hormonal therapy. Goldstein moved on to toxic chemotherapy, every three weeks for the rest of her life. The only alternative, she said, are treatments that she has already investigated. “I did find a place in Mexico that effectively has treated stage IV breast cancer that had been hopeless before that,” she said. “My oncologist was very supportive of this idea to go to Mexico for alternative treatment because he knew the grim prognosis.” But the money to pay for the treatment was the only problem. Goldstein said her husband, Ron, proposed an idea for a fundraiser to raise money for the treat-
ment. “I was totally against it when my husband presented it to me,” she said. But a comment from her daughter marked the turning point. “She said to me, ‘I don’t want you to go in huge debt over the treatment in Mexico and have it interfere with your process of healing, so if this is something that can help, why don’t you just let it happen and let people give,’” Goldstein said. “At that point, I was very ill and decide to acquiesce,” she added. “Given my own background, it’s been difficult for me to accept and receive help. I’ve always been the one to help and take care of others.” They set up a Give Forward website to accept donations, looking for $70,000 to pay the costs of the treatments. With just under 50 days left to accept donations, the site has received more than 250 donations, and more than $37,000. “I was really too ill to go on the website at all up until recently, and when I looked at what
Nan Goldstein and her daughter, Laura, in the hospital people said, and from the smallest donation to the largest, it blew me away and always brings me to tears,” she said. “That people would want to reach out and help in any way, even hugs, positive thoughts or prayers, moves me to gratitude.” To donate to Goldstein, visit the website at www.giveforward. com/fundraiser/c8q2/dr-nan-sbreast-cancer-fund.
Chamber Choir Auditions Coming in October
The Caritas Chamber Chorale is holding auditions for male singers, especially tenors, for its 2013-2014 season. The chorale sings benefit concerts for the Adorno Fathers’ St. Francis Caracciolo Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was founded, and is directed, by Barbara Sanderman. Since 2005, the chorale has performed in central and northern
New Jersey, and has so far raised almost $60,000 for the African Mission. The chorale performs a cappella music in its concerts. No membership fee is required, and all rehearsals are in Bridgewater on Fridays. Some experience, some music reading ability and a good ear are essential. For more information, visit
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The Kirkside semi-annual garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kirkside on Route 28 in Bridgewater. Kirkside is sponsored by the North Branch Reformed Church, and members of the church donate to the sale. Most sale items are under a dollar, and items on sale include toys, electronics, housewares, small lamps, jewelry, toys, videos and books, as well as a boutique table for high quality and new items. All proceeds will benefit Kirkside, a colonial that serves as a shared home for five seniors.
October 7
The Bridgewater Township Division of Health is hosting flu clinics at the Bridgewater Senior Center, on Somerville Road, on both Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. The clinics will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The fees are $20 for the influenza vaccination, but there is no direct charge for Medicare Part B participants. Call 908-725-5750 for an appointment.
October 8
The Bridgewater Woman’s Club will be holding a short business meeting and a funtime activity for Family Promise, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Bridgewater Township
Library on Vogt Drive. Family Promise, a non-profit state project of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, supports homeless families to stay together. Anyone wishing to participate should contact membership chairwoman Helen Horun at 908-526-7643.
October 8
The Holistic Moms Network is hosting a meeting at the Bridgewater Township Library, on Vogt Drive, with guest speaker Jane Martin, a psychotherapist working with families at Volition Wellness in Skillman. She will talk about “Third Wave” approaches to bullying. The event will be at 7 p.m. Call 908-203-1422, or email pmalangi@gmail.com for more information.
October 8
The JANUS Bereavement/ GPS Support Group Counseling and Therapy Services will be holding a support group meeting from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Carl Lewis and his “Laugh out Loud” program. Lewis is a laughter yoga leader and laughter wellness instructor. Refreshments will be provided. Anyone who has experienced a loss through death, separation/ divorce, loss of job, health, retirement, relocation, storm
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The Somerville Family YMCA is hosting its 3rd annual Spooky Spirit 5K run in downtown Somerville, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of East High and Grove streets. Runners will go down the streets of downtown Somerville, and food, music and activities for children will be offered. All proceeds of the run will benefit the non-profit Y’s Annual Support Campaign that offers reduced prices for membership, wellness programs, swim lessons and more.
October 12
The Powerhouse Christian Church of Bridgewater will be hosting a Family Fun Day at the Green Knoll Firehouse on North Bridge Street. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include a variety of activities, including a bounce house, games, animals to pet, face painting, photo booth, fire prevention information, giveaways and prizes. In addition, Sanducci’s Restaurant will be making and giving away pizza at the firehouse. The event is free, and for more information, contact sherie@powerhousecc.org. The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission will be presenting its annual open house of historic sites in the county, with 27 sites open for free from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 13. In Raritan, the Anderson Street Relief Fire House and the library will be open. In Bridgewater, the Van Veghten House and the Van Horne House will be open, with programs designed for children.
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October 19
The North Branch Reformed Church Women’s Ministries is holding a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its location on Route 28 in Bridgewater.
October 19
The Bradley Gardens Fire Company Auxiliary is holding an All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehouse on Old York Road. The dinner will include, pasta, lasagna roll-ups, meat sauce, marinara sauce, meatballs, sausage, a salad bar, bread, desserts and more. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for children and free for children under 5 years.
October 20
The Rosary Society will be holding its Annual Penny Sale at St. Mary’s Auditorium on Vosseller Avenue and Second Street in Bound Brook. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the doors open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5, covering more than 100 door prizes and refreshments. There will be special table prizes and mystery prizes totaling more than $500, as well as a 50/50. Only adults ages 18 and over can play. For more information, call Theresa at 908526-7687.
October 21
The Washington Valley Garden Club, Inc. will be holding its second meeting of the 2013-2014 season at 10 a.m. at the Bridgewater Township Library on Vogt Drive. Eiko Crabtree, a member of the Garden Club of Hunterdon County, will present “Ikebana” during the meeting. Crabtree has a teaching certificate in Ikebana from the Sogetsu School in Tokyo, and has participated in floral design at many flower shows. Light refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. New members are always welcome at the meetings. Send an email to wvgardenclub@gmail.com for more information.
October 22
The Bridgewater Garden Club will be presenting a program called “Beautiful Butterflies” at its meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the Bridgewater Township Library, on Vogt Drive. The program will be presented by Marie Comerford, a science and math teacher in the BridgewaterRaritan schools. She will discuss butterfly migration, reproduction rituals and plantings to encourage butterflies to come. The program is free. For more information, visit the website at bridgewatergardenclub.org.
October 24
The Bridgewater Township Department of Human Services is hosting its annual senior health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bridgewater Senior Center, on Somerville Road. The free event is a component of the Bridgewater Mayors Wellness Campaign, and will provide free health screenings and evaluations. Participants include the Lions Mobile Eye Center, Natural Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Community Visiting Nurses Association, Somerset Hearing Center, Riverwakl Chiropractic and Designs for Dental Health. There will also be senior-oriented vendor exhibits and flu shots available. The fair will feature a free continental breakfast, and there will be door prizes and raffles.
October 26
St. Paul Lutheran Church, on West Somerset Street in Raritan, is holding an All-YouCan-Eat Spaghetti Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will include spaghetti with meatballs and sausage, a salad bar and homemade desserts. Take out is also available. Adults are $10 for the dinner and children under 12 years are $5.
October 27
The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, on Talamini Road in Bridgewater, is holding its Mah Jongg Tournament to benefit the JCC Scholarship Fund. The program is open to the community, with doors opening at 8:45 a.m. and the tournament beginning at 9:30 a.m. If paid by Oct. 18, the all-inclusive admission fee is $55 per person, and $65 per person if paid after Oct. 18. The admission includes the tournament, morning coffee and lunch, and prizes will be awarded. All registrations must be received by Oct. 23. Call 908-725-6994, ext. 201 to register.
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Bridgewater Township is partnering with the Somerset Medical Center to hold a Super Community Blood Drive Oct. 22. It will be held at the Bridgewater Municipal Complex, on Commons Way, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All participants in the blood drive will be eligible to be entered to win a pair of tickets to the 2014 Super Bowl, which will be at the MetLife Stadium. The Somerset Medical Center will be conducting the blood drive as part of the hospital’s mobile blood collection program. It is being done as a chance for neighbors to help neighbors because all blood collected during the drive will only be used by patients at Somerset Medical Center. Donating takes 45 minutes, and donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors who are 16 years old can donate as long as they have parental consent and weigh at least 120 pounds. Appointments can be made by calling the Bridgewater Health Department at 908-725-5750. Any questions about donations can be directed to the Somerset Medical Center Blood Donor Program at 908685-2926.
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Clothing Sale to Raise Funds The Bradley Gardens Primary School PTO is holding its fall $1-2-3 Clothing and Bargain Bicycle Sale for anyone interested in some quick sales. The sale will be held Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school on Pine Street. The sale will feature good quality, gently-used infant through adult clothing all displayed on tables organized by size and gender. All shirts are $1; shorts, sweatshirts and skirts are $2; pants, jackets, shoes and bathing suits are $3; and bicycles are $10 and up. The sale itself enables the community to recycle useful items, while also assisting families in
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It dates back to 1981 when they were meeting at the Knights of Columbus in Dunellen – and now the Central Jersey Deltiological Society, Inc. has taken up residence in Bridgewater. Deltiology refers to the study and collecting of postcards, and this organization is made up of people sharing and trading them. According to Donald Wayne, one of the founding members, people bring cards to sell at meetings. “Most meetings had a member give a talk about a particular set of postcards,” he said, “i.e cities, resorts, old cars, horses, scenery.”
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Bridgewater Honors Local Residents Lost on 9/11 By Audrey Levine Bridgewater Township honored its fallen residents with a touching ceremony on Sept. 11 in front of the 9/11 memorial at the municipal building. “The memories for all of us remain clear and painful,” said Mayor Dan Hayes. “We each
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and Howard Norgalis. Bridgewater also remembered its own residents who were lost in the terrorist attacks, Evan Jay Baron, Noel J. Foster, Thomas H. Polhemus, Ronald G. Tartaro, Lance R. Tumulty and Alison M. Wildman.
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Elections 2013 The BReeze prepares for the Nov. 5 elections with interviews with the candidates in Bridgewater and Raritan. Election day is Nov. 5, with the polls open throughout the country from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Running in Bridgewater for three open spots on the township council are incumbent Republicans Allen Kurdyla, Howard Norgalis and Filipe Pedroso. They are being challenged by Democrats George Jones, William Metz and Mary Pranzatelli. In Raritan, running for two open spots on the borough council are Republican incumbents Paul Giraldi and Andrew Sibilia. They are being challenged by Democrats Estella Alosi and Jennifer Capici. For the board of education, incumbents Jeffrey Brookner, Jill Gladstone and Lynne Hurley are running unopposed. *Please note, Bridgewater Republican candidate Filipe Pedroso, Raritan Democratic candidate Jennifer Capici, Raritan Democratic candidate Estella Alosi and board of education candidate Lynne Hurley did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
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Republican Candidate for Bridgewater Township Council By Audrey Levine Now running for his third fouryear term on the Bridgewater Township Council, Republican incumbent Allen Kurdyla believes it is all about giving back to the community. “The strength of your community is what you give back,” he said. “Emergency services, recreation programs, all of it contributes to our community. That’s the foundation I have for running.” Kurdyla began serving on the council in 2004, then took two years off because he was working for Homeland Security in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, he began a second term on the council. For Kurdyla, the most important issue facing Bridgewater residents is that of quality of life, which has to be balanced by the demand for services and the need
for rateables. “We have to have the rateables to support those demands,” he said. A recent change to the zoning of the building formerly occupied by Sanofi-Aventis was a step in that direction. The council changed the zoning to allow for more than one tenant to occupy the property. “We are working with developers and making agreements to keep things flowing positively,” Kurdyla said. “We do our best to help the needs of the residents.” “And that contributes to the tax base,” he added. “That’s the primary issue.” Secondly, Kurdyla said, if reelected he would like to continue looking at the township operations and their effectiveness overall, including such aspects as the yard waste site and the recent
decision to move to county 911 dispatching. “Sometimes there are easy decisions, but we have to consider everything,” he said. “We respect what people say, and sometimes that point of view is countered by another. We have to do what is best for Bridgewater.” Kurdyla said he is also looking into opportunities for shared services with the county and surrounding communities when they make sense. Plus, Kurdyla said, he wants to put a focus on open space, although the township’s available property is dwindling at this point. “I am committed to that program,” he said. Kurdyla has an associates degree in mechanical technology from Middlesex County College, and began his career
at Egan Machinery, which was once in the Finderne section of town. He has also worked at Research Cottrell, and served as an account manager for Auto-trol Technology. Kurdyla also spent a few years as domestic preparedness planner for Somerset County with Homeland Security, and currently works as the director of archives and records management with the county. A 47-year resident of Bridgewater, Kurdyla has served the community in other ways, having been a firefighter in Finderne since he was 18 years old. He has served as a fire commissioner since 1978. “It is about being involved and protecting my community,” he said of working with the fire department. “I am doing what I can to contribute to the safety of the
Kurdyla residents.” Kurdyla lives in Bridgewater with his wife, and has three kids, all of whom have gone through the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. “I want them to enjoy the community as much as I have,” he said.
challenges faced by our residents and the administration in trying to serve those residents,” he said. Among the issues he believes the township faces, Norgalis said, are holding down taxes and maintaining the quality of life in town. “I believe that shared services with other agencies can play a large role in meeting both objectives,” he said. Professionally, Norgalis has a bachelors degree in management and business administration from the Bernard M. Baruch College
of the City University of New York, as well as a masters degree in business administration from the same school. Norgalis is retired from AT&T, where he served as a district finance manager. In addition, Norgalis worked part time for the Cooperative Housing Corporation, performing maintenance for several senior citizen group homes, including four in Bridgewater. And Norgalis, who was a staff sergeant in the United States Army Reserve, has held addi-
tional volunteer positions as a member of the board of directors of the Children’s Museum in Bridgewater, member of the Somerset County Medical Reserve Corps and fire department chaplain. But in serving as councilman, Norgalis said he is focused on doing the best for the residents. “I know that I have made a difference on the council by doing homework (because) I read everything, and in representing the 45,000 residents to the best of my ability,” he said.
Howard Norgalis
Republican Candidate for Bridgewater Township Council By Audrey Levine A Bridgewater Township councilman since 2004, Republican incumbent Howard Norgalis is hoping to be elected to another four-year term because, quite simply, he loves Bridgewater. “It may sound trite, but I love this town,” he said. “Being a councilman has been an honor as well as a big responsibility.” Norgalis has served as a volunteer in town for many years, and in many different capacities. Aside from serving as a councilman, and council president
twice, he is also deputy liaison to the Bridgewater Office of Emergency Management, and was just elected to his fifth term as a fire commissioner with district No. 3. Norgalis has also been an active firefighter with the North Branch Volunteer Fire Company for 37 years and a representative to the Bridgewater Republican Committee, and is a former member of the Bridgewater Somerville Rotary Club. “As a volunteer for many years, I feel I understand the
Where to Vote in Bridgewater • Districts 1, 2 — Bradley Gardens Firehouse on Old York Road • Districts 3, 14, 27 — Adamsville School on Union Avenue • Districts 4, 11 — Bridgewater Municipal Court, Meeting Room 102, on Commons Way • Districts 5, 33, 34, 35 — 4-H Center on Milltown Road • Districts 6, 17 — Hamilton Primary School on Hamilton Lane • Districts 7, 18, 21, 32 — Bridgewater Senior Center on Somerville Road • District 8 — People Care Center on Finderne Avenue • Districts 9, 15 — Finderne Rescue Squad on Union Avenue • Districts 10, 12, 20, 24 — Blessed Sacrament Parish Center on Washington Valley Road • Districts 13, 22, 28, 29 — Hillside Intermediate School on Brown Road • Districts 16, 31 — Country Hills Fire House on Milltown Road • District 19 — Van Holten Primary School on Van Holten Road • District 23 — Crim Primary School on Crim Road • Districts 25, 26 — Eisenhower Intermediate School on Eisenhower Avenue • Districts 30, 36 — Bridgewater United Methodist Church on Country Club Road
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Bridgewater Democrats Mary Pranzatelli
Democratic Candidate for Bridgewater Township Council By Audrey Levine She wants to bring a new perspective and be vigilant, and that is why lifelong Bridgewater resident Mary Pranzatelli is running on the Democratic ticket for a term on the Bridgewater Township Council. Pranzatelli is one of three Democratic candidates for township council. “With three seats open for council, we have a rare opportunity to elect a new voice, the people’s voice,” she said. Pranzatelli said she remembers growing up in Bridgewater when it was more rural, with a fruit farm around the corner and cornfields across the street from her house. “Every Sunday, our family
would go to the Blessed Sacrament Church together,” she said. “After the service, we would pick up a loaf of bread in the local bakery shop in Martinsville.” Pranzatelli said she is grateful to have grown up in such a tight-knit community. “I feel grateful to have grown up in this good quality of life, in a town where I received the benefit of a great public education system,” she said. “As a child in our town, I was raised in a community with neighbors that gave to each other. Giving back to the community is a value that I was raised with.” And if elected, Pranzatelli said she wants to bring a new perspective to the council, rep-
William Metz
Democratic Candidate for Bridgewater Township Council By Audrey Levine A Bridgewater resident for the past 15 years, William Metz is dedicated to the future of the community. Metz is one of three Democratic candidates for the Bridgewater Township Council. “My daughter and granddaughter have also chosen to live in Bridgewater,” he said. “Therefore, I am dedicated to their future and the future of our community.” Professionally, Metz has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, and worked for Sanofi-Aventis as a research scientist, focusing on central nervous system drug discovery. Metz said he has been attending council meetings regularly for the past two years, and is concerned both by some of the actions taken by the current council, and the lack of resident participation and attendance at most meetings. First, Metz said, he believes there are debt concerns in Bridgewater. “Our taxes continue to rise, and issuance of bonds have dramatically increased,” he said. “I believe there are some cost saving measures we could implement without increasing the huge debt that the township currently owns and yet maintain the quality of our services.” Metz said he wants to work hard to find as many cost-saving measures for residents as possible, while making sure to not sac-
rifice the current high standards of living in Bridgewater. In addition, Metz said, he is concerned about the constant issuance of bonds at an interest rate that is near 3 percent. “Bridgewater Township is going into debt at a fast rate,” he said. “With the expense of the municipal building and bonds for improvement of infrastructure, my daughter and granddaughter, as well as the children and grandchildren of all Bridgewater residents, will inherit the burden of this debt.” Aside from the monetary concerns, Metz said he worries that most residents are not aware of decisions made on their behalf by the council. Many residents, he said, cannot attend meetings because of other obligations. But, Metz said, there does not seem to be any reason why meetings can’t be made available to residents online or in some other fashion, particularly now that the council has gone paperless and the municipal building is already wired for Internet. “I see no reason as to why we cannot have meetings, with important implications for the residents, made available online,” he said. “Many communities, such as Montgomery, stream their township committee meetings live and post audio and video recordings in a user-friendly way.” “If elected, I will work on implementing something similar,” he added.
Election Deadlines
• Oct 15 is the last day to register to vote in the general elections. • Oct. 29 is the deadline to apply for mail-in ballots for general elections. • Oct. 30 is the date of the mailing of sample ballots for general elections. • Nov. 4 is the deadline for in-person mail-in ballot applications for the general elections (you must apply by 3 p.m.). • If you have a mail-in ballot, it must be returned to the Somerset County Board of Elections by 8 p.m. Nov. 5. For more information, visit the Somerset County Board of Elections website at http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/elections.
resenting all 36 districts. In addition, Pranzatelli said, she wants to ensure there is no government waste of tax dollars, and uphold the standards of keeping the streets safe. “The current administration has only offered the public limited information on crucial issues in relation to council votes and litigation costs,” she said. Professionally, Pranzatelli has worked as a social media reporter for public access television, and was a business manager for more than 25 years in the private sector. Pranzatelli has also been honored by the Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women, earning the
George Jones Democratic Candidate for Bridgewater Township Council By Audrey Levine The current one-party rule is just part of what has encouraged life-long resident George Jones to run for a position on the Bridgewater Township Council this year as a Democrat. Jones is one of three Democratic candidates for council. “One of the more pressing issues in Bridgewater is no issue,” he said. “The one-party rule for over 23 years has quietly allowed them to do as they please.” Jones said he believes the oneparty rule has allowed for work to be done that is not overtly shared with the residents. “They keep quiet the escalating legal fees for fighting an ordinance banning a temple on the Redwood Inn property,” he said. “The improvements of many of our roads is being done by floating bonds.” “This is spending on a credit card that will be due by our children,” he added. Although he believes that reorganizing departments and cutting staff has saved money over the short term, he said, services have suffered over the years. Jones has some experience in the township, having worked for Bridgewater for 33 years in both the police department and the zoning office. In addition, Jones owned a business in the Bridgewater Commons Mall for more than 18 years. Jones said he sees a lot of waste in Bridgewater, and he hopes he can improve that with a seat on the council. “I know the people of our community,” he said, “and they were the ones asking me to please seek a seat on the council so there will be a voice that knows our history and has the dedication to serve the people and not the party.”
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Distinguished Service Award for Bridgewater. Locally, Pranzatelli is a Bridgewater Rotarian member, a local Elks member and an active member of her church, participating in a ministry program called Neighboring Corrections Corps. Pranzatelli is also involved in women’s groups, including the National Orgnaization of Women, where she is vice president of a local chapter. It will be about transparency if she is elected, Pranzatelli said, and she hopes to bring that new perspective to council. “Our team will air meetings publicly, providing the trans-
Pranzatelli parency needed to expose all the issues and the costs, giving the residents of Bridgewater the checks and balances system that American government is famous for,” she said.
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Raritan Republicans Andrew Sibilia
Republican Candidate for Raritan Borough Council By Audrey Levine He is a lifelong resident of Raritan, and learned the value of giving back—and now that is exactly what Republican incumbent Andrew Sibilia wants to do. Sibilia was appointed to the Raritan Borough Council in September to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Anthony Soriano, who had to relocate for his job. Now, Sibilia will not only finish the term, which ends Dec. 31, but is running for his first full term on the council. “My dad was on the council and a policeman,” he said. “He instilled in me giving back to the community, and to truly have a voice in what goes on in the town.” Sibilia was one of three residents chosen by the borough’s Republican committee as possible replacements for Soriano,
and the borough council chose him to serve. As a councilman, Sibilia said, he brings a knowledge of big companies that can help him in managing the town. He has worked in the past for Merril Lynch, Macy’s and other companies. “They all have a different business culture,” he said. Through this work, Sibilia said, he now understands all aspects, including compliance, legal documents and other important information that is necessary to understand in local government. “That is something I bring to the council,” he said. “My territory is $10 million businesses, which is like the town.” Sibilia currently works as a territory sales manager with Altria Group Distribution Com-
pany. He has a bachelor of arts degree in economics and a bachelor of science in management, both from East Stroudsburg University. And most importantly, Sibilia knows the town. “I like that everyone knows everyone,” he said. “It is a very small town feel.” In his next three months in office, and if he is reelected, Sibilia said he wants to work on rejuvenating Somerset Street, adding more businesses and parking, and making it more business friendly. In addition, Sibilia said he is interested in increasing participation in the local recreation department. “There were six baseball teams when I was young,” he said. “Now we have trouble getting one. I would love to work on that. We have a lot of good kids.”
Sibilia said he would also like to work on the borough’s housing ordinance and make sure it is enforced. He said there is a housing inspector who checks in on the homes to make sure they are tidy, not overcrowded and in good shape for the tenant. But that has to be properly enforced, Sibilia said. “That is a thorn in people’s sides,” he said. Finally, Sibilia said he is also interested in working with the police department on safety, particularly driving safety. He said he has too often seen people speeding on streets through the borough and not adhering to crosswalks. “Maybe we can get grants for enforcement,” he said. For most of his career, Sibilia said, he has stayed behind the scenes politically, working on
consumer services bureaus in the Department of Banking and Insurance for New Jersey. And the skills he has learned in his career and more, Giraldi said, qualifies him to be a part of the council. One of the issues Giraldi feels strongly about, he said, is cleaning up the housing in Raritan. “The housing has been an issue for several years, and we need to make improvements to our enforcement of the existing laws and ordinances governing this area,” he said. “We have too many cases of overcrowding, not maintaining properties to acceptable standards and turning residences into businesses.” In addition, Giraldi said, the borough needs to develop more
creative ways to make the town business friendly. “We also need to encourage new businesses to move in and keep the ones we have,” he said. “Economic growth is important for all towns, ours included,” he added Finally, Giraldi said, he wants to put a focus on developing the riverfront. “[We have to] utilize the natural resource that we have had forever, but we have not improved,” he said. “We [also] have to look into the possibility of encouraging a developer to come in and develop the buildable section of the river.” Combining that with the expansion of Duke Farms, Giraldi said, would be beneficial for
Sibilia campaigns but never coming to the forefront. He said he had been approached about running for council in the past, but it wasn’t right until now. “I have never been in front of a room like that,” he said. “But this came up and I decided I should go for it. It was a new challenge.”
Paul Giraldi
Republican Candidate for Raritan Borough Council By Audrey Levine Born and raised in Raritan, Republican incumbent councilman Paul Giraldi is running for a second three-year term on the Raritan Borough Council with the hope of finishing what he has already started. “I am not the type of person who leaves things undone,” he said. “I also am running because I have deep roots in town, which includes five generations of my family and many family members currently residing in our community.” Giraldi said he believes he has the background and skills to improve the quality of life in Raritan, where, in his family, he is the third generation to grow up there.
“I also know that I can make the hard choices, if necessary, and not just the easy ones,” he said. A graduate of BridgewaterRaritan High School, Giraldi has a bachelor of science degree in sociology and criminology from the University of Tampa. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 and served a tour in Vietnam before being honorably discharged. Giraldi served as a police officer in Virginia and Florida for more than 10 years, and then worked as a global vice president of security and administration for a Fortune 500 company for more than 21 years. Currently, Giraldi is chief of investigations, enforcement and
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Andrew Sibilia
• Districts 1, 4 — Municipal Building on First Street • District 2 — John F. Kennedy Primary School on Woodmere Street • Districts 3, 5 — Relief Hose Co. No. 2 Fire Dept. on North Thompson Street
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Board of Education Candidates Jill Gladstone Board of Education Candidate
My name is Jill Gladstone and I am a candidate for the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Board of Education 2013 Election. I have been a board of education member since 2007, have served as chairperson of both the curriculum and personnel committees and am currently serving as vice president of the board. I have lived in Bridgewater for 18 years with my husband Cliff, and we have three sons: a 2013 graduate of BRHS, a 10th grade at BRHS and a fifth grader at Hillside Intermediate School. As I reflect on my involvement on the board over the last six years, I am proud of the many
positive changes and accomplishments the district has achieved, even while we experienced some pretty tough times, such as the 2010 massive cuts to state aid. However, there are new challenges to face, goals to meet and work to be done. I am equipped and prepared to continue providing thoughtful input into Board decisions. What drives me though, is my passion for optimizing the educational opportunities for every student in the district. As an individual board member, it is critical to have as much information as possible in order to take part in the full board’s role of educational planning,
Jeffrey Brookner Board of Education Candidate
Brookner I am very proud of what the Bridgewater-Raritan schools have accomplished during my six years on the board of education. Despite severe reductions in state aid and caps on tax-levy increases, we have avoided most cuts to academic programs, finding other ways to trim expenses. We have improved our math and
language arts curriculums for all students, and have significantly increased both participation and achievement in enrichment, accelerated, honors and AP courses. We have worked closely with the township and private groups to install several turf fields at the high school, at no cost to taxpayers, and have put money in reserve so that we don’t have to borrow money to pay for capital projects. We have won district, regional and state titles in many sports, and have had both local and national success in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. That said, much work remains to be done. Together with the administration, staff, students and community, we continue to strive toward better academics, stronger athletic and extracurricular programs and more efficient operations. We are B-R! Go Panthers!
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writing and evaluating district policies and developing the annual budget. I am not afraid to ask questions of the administration or ask for specific data before approving a recommendation, for that is the only way to be an informed, engaged and effective board member. Certain questions I intend to ask in my next term are: are we providing teachers with enough resources and professional development to successfully implement the Common Core Standards? How can we be more proactive in seeking grant opportunities from local and regional companies? Are we certain the district is catching every student
in need of early intervention for reading and math? How will the district be utilizing the data soon to be provided by the newly hired demographer? I also plan to address district communication in order to receive meaningful input from all stakeholders. Currently, the district web site is informative and E-Blasts are sent periodically from the superintendent. But that is not enough. We can enhance two-way communication in the form of, for example, offering open-ended questions in district/community surveys, increasing board member participation at PTO meetings, and holding informal meet-
Gladstone ings between staff members and a sub-committee of the Board to allow for open exchange of ideas to further improve our schools.
Elections Beyond Our Borders
Although the local elections will be consuming much of our thoughts as November draws near, residents should also be aware of races beyond the borders of Bridgewater and Raritan. First, there will be a special election Oct. 16 for all New Jersey residents to vote on a senator to fill the spot left open following the death of five-term Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg on June 3. Republican Sen. Jeffrey Chiesa is currently serving as interim, as appointed by Gov. Chris Christie, until the elected winner is sworn in. At the August special primary elections, Repbulican former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan and Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker were chosen as the two candidates to run for the position.
In the New Jersey Assembly, also the 23rd Legislative District, Republican incumbents Erik Peterson and John DiMaio are running against Democrats John Valentine and Ralph Drake.
State Elections
Also on the ballot will be voting for state committee members, both male and female. On the Republican side, Victor Sordillo is running for State Committee Male position, and Claire Chamberlain is running for State Committee Female. On the Democratic side, Joel Shain is running for State Committee Male, and Roberta Karpinecz is running for State Committee Female. Half votes are also being cast on the Democratic side for Michael Goldberg and Janice Allen. These committees are affiliates of their individual parties, and
This is the year residents vote on who they want to serve as governor for the next four years. Republican incumbent Chris Christie, with his Lieutenant Governor Kimberly Guadagno, will be defending his position against Democratic challenger Barbara Buono, with her Lieutenant Governor Milly Silva. For the State Senate, in the 23rd Legislative District, of which Bridgewater and Raritan are part, Republican incumbent Michael Doherty is running for re-election against Democratic challenger Ben Auletta.
County Elections
At the county level, Raritan resident Sheriff Frank Provenzano’s three-year term will end Dec. 31, and he is running for reelection against challenger Richard Arline, of Somerset. Green Brook resident, and Republican incumbent, Patricia Walsh’s three-year term as Soemrset County Freeholder is ending Dec. 31. She is running for re-election against Democratic challenger Keiona Miller, of North Plainfield.
Other Elections
are composed of men and women who are registered in their individual parties. They hold office for four years.
Election Questions
There are two public questions on the ballot this year. The first asks for a constitutional amendment to permit money from existing games of chance to support veterans’ organizations. According to the interpretive statement on the state’s website, the questions is asking whether there should be an amendment to the Constitution that would allow money collected from games like bingo, lotto or raffles to be used to support veterans’ organizations. At this time, the money is only allowed to be used for educational, charitable, patriotic, religious or public-spirited purposes. The second questions asks whether there should be a constitutional amendment setting a state minimum wage with annual cost of living increases. The question, the website says, states that an amendment could be made setting the state minumum wage at the level currently in effect or $8.25 an hour, whichever is larger, while also adding increases based on cost-of-living changes each year. In addition, if approved, the amendment would say that if the federal minimum wage is raised above the state rate, the state rate will be raised to match it.
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Bridgewater Officers Honored for Service, Promoted The Bridgewater Township Police Department holds a promotions ceremony. By Audrey Levine A civilian and two officers were honored recently for helping to save the life of a man who had been accidentally electrocuted. The Bridgewater Township Police Department held a combined promotional and awards ceremony Sept. 10, honoring several people who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Local resident Craig Simon, a member of the Green Knoll Rescue Squad, received a CPR/ Defibrillator Save Award, as did Bridgewater Township
Police officers Kurt Bernhard and Joseph Bones, for saving a man in early September who grabbed hold of a wire and was electrocuted. Bridgewater Township Police Chief Richard Borden said it was a freak incident, and the responding officers and rescue workers saved the man’s life. Simon was commended for volunteerism and his work associated with medical care. Bernhard and Bones were honored for ensuring the safety of the scene and aiding in saving the man’s life.
Officer Scott Hobbs is promoted to sergeant.
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“What the officers and Mr. Simon were able to do is beyond what we are able to say in a certificate,” Borden said. Officers Todd Mele and Stephen Zeichner also received the CPR/Defibrillator Save Award. In addition, officers Thomas Kochanski, Russell Yarnell, John Kennedy, Kevin Florczak and Anthony DiGraziano were honored with the Exceptional Service Award. Det./Sgt. Timothy Hoey received a Medal of Merit for his participation in apprehending a suspect in a robbery at a Bank of America in Bound Brook. After looking at surveillance footage of the robbery, Hoey recognized the suspect, and found a previous booking photo in the system. From there, Hoey gave the photo to the prosecutors office, leading to an arrest and indictment for a second degree crime. Following the award ceremony, Hoey was promoted to the role of lieutenant. He has been with the department since 1994, and served in the detective bureau and the patrol division. Hoey is also a two-time recipient of the Medal of Merit. Also as part of the ceremony, Officer Scott Hobbs was promoted to sergeant. Hobbs has been with the department since 1992, and was assigned to the Youth Services Bureau in 1999. Hobbs was a school resource officer in the district, and also served as a DARE officer. He was one of the first to be made a national practitioner in the DARE program.
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Several officers receive awards for their service to the township.
Lt. Richard Hollender (right) is honored for 25 years of service as he retires from the department. In addition, Hobbs was an original member of the department’s Honor Guard, and was part of a team able to put a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C. The ceremony concluded with the honoring of retired Lt. Richard Hollender, who was with the department for 25 years. “He was one of the first school resource officers in the town and the county,” Borden said. “He established a credo in the school that officers could be trusted. And he was one of the first Bridgewater DARE officers.” “He should take great pride in what he has accomplished,” Borden added.
Det./Sgt. Timothy Hoey receives the Medal of Merit, and is then promoted to lieutenant.
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Bradley Gardens Celebrates Garden Grand Opening
Corey Binford and Jordan Binford (right) work on the garden.
Bradley Gardens Primary School recently saw the official opening of “The Learning Garden,” an outdoor environment for the young students. Principal Barbara Binford and Bradley Gardens PTO Co-President Laura Scolarice officially opened the garden Sept. 3. The garden is complete with benches, tables and many plants in the courtyard at the school. Originally, the idea for The Learning Garden was presented to the PTO at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. The goal was to create an outdoor learning environment for students and teachers to spend time outdoors,
while also learning about enjoying nature. To make it a reality, the PTO donated funds to the school. During the summer, Binford and Scolarice planned out the setting and met with a representative from 1-888-Mulch-It. Together, they designed the plant layout and determined the best plants to create the most beauty year-round. Binford, along with her husband, Corey, worked to make the garden come to life. Corey Binford and Scolarice moved dirt and mulch, and built tables. The final product is ready to be used by the students and faculty.
Bradley Gardens principal Barbara Binford and PTO co-president Laura Scolarice cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of the new garden.
Scouts Take Part in 71-Mile Hiking Expedition More than 18 months ago, seven scouts and four of their fathers set out on the expedition of a lifetime. The 11 men spent more than a year training for Philmont. They did three- to five-mile weekly
The dining fly the scouts ate under when it rained
practice hikes at Washington Valley Park, plus longer overnight hikes, ranging from 7 to 12 miles. Philmont is a 138,000-acre scout ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, where scouts and their fathers (and some mothers) take part in 11-day backpacking trips. The scouts’ specific trek in July covered 71 miles of Philmont’s 315 miles of trails. Along their hike, they reached five peaks, Mt. Philips being the tallest at 11,742 feet. After each day of hiking the very sore and tired scouts set up camp. The first thing they had to
set up was a dining fly, which is a big tarp to eat under when it was raining, and a place to keep their packs dry. They then had to set up bear bags. The bear bags contained “smellables,” which are things a bear or rodent might want to get to. After the bear bags, they made the seven tents the crew slept in. After setting up camp, the scouts participated in programs, ranging from black powder rife shooting, to branding and lassoing. — Patrick Erwin and Owen Busler
Bradley Gardens School Offering Savings
Bradley Gardens Primary School is offering a savings pass to help families save money at local merchants for one year. The school is offering a new $10 Savings Pass, with discount offers at 34 local merchants — an increase from 28 last year. Each time a family presents the Savings Pass to pay for qualifying purchases at certain stores and restaurants, they will receive the accompanying discount. For example, discounts are 25 percent off at Pizza Brothers of Raritan; and 20 percent off at Yogurt Stadium, The Superior Cleaners or U.B.U Hair Studio. The Savings Pass is valid through the end of October 2014. Participating merchants are: • In Bridgewater: Klean Kutz Barber Shop, Sushi House Hibachi Grill, Super Car Wash and
Detail Center, Neil’s American Grille, Duke’s Deli, Yogurt Stadium, U.B.U Hair Studio, Red Mango, Rooster Restoration Co., Hair Studio at Somerset Shopping Center • In Branchburg: Sol Mexican Cantina, The Superior Cleaners, Trattoria Uno, Masala Art Fine Indian Restaurant, Vinnie’s Pizza & Pasta, Impact Fitness & Fight Club • In Raritan: Sukhothai Fine Thai Cuisine, Bagelicious, Raritan Auto Service at Shell, Francesco’s Food to Go, Danny’s Catering Uncle Vinnie’s Market, Pizza Brothers of Raritan, Golden Wok, Raritan Nails • In Somerville: Smokehouse Barbecue, Friendly’s, Pantagis Somerville Diner • In Manville: Jim’s Soft Pretzels • In Hillsborough: Bagelicious
at Nelson’s Corner, Jump! Zone, Philly Pretzel Factory, Adam and Eve Hairstylists and Spa, Mailbox Business Center • In Whitehouse Station: Hionis Greenhouses and Garden Center A Savings Pass can be purchased at the school’s $1-2-3 Clothing Sale on Oct. 5. Or send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a $10 check or money order to Bradley Gardens School, Attn: PTO Savings Pass, 148 Pine Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Passes will be mailed after checks are cleared. Proceeds from the sale of the passes will be used for technology and educational programs for the students. For more information, visit the website at www.bgspto.org, or email scoutnmayo@gmail.com.
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IEEE Spreading Education to Poverty-Stricken Villages By Audrey Levine One Bridgewater-Raritan High School club is focused on spreading information about science, technology, engineering and mathematics—but just as important is community service with engineering projects. For that reason, the IEEE Stem Student Club is participating in a program to help students in the Indian village of Paushi. “After learning about the needs of the children of Paushi in more detail, students of the iStem student club at Bridgewater-Raritan High School proposed to establish a digital-literacy program,” said club co-founder, and high school senior, Srijoy Dutta. According to Dutta, about 72 percent of India’s population is in villages, with 29 percent of the rural population living below the poverty line. The literacy rate, he said, is 58.7 percent, with the rate among males at about 70 percent and females about 46 percent. “Despite the current economic boom in the urban areas, it is very unfortunate that these rural areas suffer from rampant illiteracy or a sub-standard education sys-
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Srijoy Dutta and students of the Indian village of Paushi. installing computer hardware In addition, Dutta said, the and creating a software program BRHS students learned how to to track library books being bor- use modern day technology to rowed in Paushi. aid other students in using new “Due to the wide-ranging resources. scope of the project, teamwork “The digital literacy project was a key component for its gave us the opportunity to desuccess,” he said. “A strong velop such personal skills as problem-solving mindset was teamwork, communications, developed throughout the dura- technology and critical thinking, tion of the implementation as which are considered key for a many planned steps did not origi- successful career as an engineer,” nally go according to plan, but he said. were successfully revised as we For more information on the learned how to adapt to new situ- project, read Dutta’s blog at ations.” istemindia.blogspot.com.
Book Review
Rowling Returns With Spectacular Story By Sharanya Pulapura BRHS Junior As the legions of devoted Harry Potter fans are once again chanting, “The Queen” is back. This time writing under the pseudonym “Robert Galbraith,” legendary novelist J.K. Rowling has produced yet another spectacular story of unmatched commercial and critical success.
While her latest novel, a murder mystery titled “The Cuckoo’s Calling,” is for an adult audience and has no wizards or dragons, its quirky characters and searing plot are still magical in their own way. Private Detective Cormoran Strike’s life is in shambles. After a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, he is left homeless, nearly jobless and drowning in
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Bridgewater & Raritan Home Sales Raritan Duck Shows Bridgewater 515 Stratford Place – $180,000 2501 Lindsley Road – $210,000 2903 Lindsley Road – $219,500 186 Mary Court – $232,000 866 Vosseller Avenue – $265,000 523 Country Club Road – $268,000 3302 French Drive – $268,000 705 Dunn Circle – $269,000 502 Brokaw Court – $289,000 133 Hillside Avenue – $305,000 103 Bonney Court – $315,000 147 Maple Street – $318,000 55 Stryker Court – $320,000 571 North Bridge Street – $320,000 2104 Ackmen Court – $323,000 1204 Bayley Court – $327,500 322 Ascot Lane – $328,750 1056 Dell Wood Lane – $379,500 5 Jarman Place – $355,000 28 Somerset Avenue – $355,000 94 Bonney Court – $371,000 336 Garretson Road – $375,000 818 Thomae Avenue – $375,000 3 Lawton Road – $380,000 279 Janine Way – $415,000 290 Greenfield Road – $400,000 1608 Washington Valley Road – $400,000 1727 W. Circle Drive – $450,000 14 Deer Run Drive – $425,000 821 Roosevelt Street – $435,000 566 Foothill Road – $450,000 650-A Foothill Road – $475,000
1730 Arrowbrook Drive – $490,000 1023 Lakeview Drive – $505,000 866 Sherwood Road – $500,000 9 Heinrick Way – $515,000 2252 April Drive – $500,000 40 Stella Drive – $507,000 2086 Primrose Lane – $550,000 271 White Oak Ridge Road – $579,000 1055 Mayflower Court – $599,900 1412 Drum Hill Road – $630,000 69 Muirfield Lane – $645,000 8 Black Court – $750,000 7 Weaver Drive – $775,000 2 Argonne Farm Drive – $875,000 33 Totten Drive – $940,000 24 Gateshead Drive – $898,144 4 Van Pelt Court – $1,422,500 Raritan 10-B 3rd Street – $193,000 78 Lagrange Street – $235,000 505 Southwick Street – $290,000 1014 Arnold Avenue – $305,000 411 Victoria Street – $318,500 8 Hidden Pond Court – $364,000 13 Barbieri Court – $526,000
Up Before Riverfest
Just weeks before the annual Raritan Riverfest, the Grand Duck drove over to Kemper Kia in Bridgewater. The business is a supporter of the Rubber Duck Race. The Riverfest was held Sept. 29. Look for photos in the November issue of The BReeze!
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Obituaries Bridgewater — Warren H. Holland, 91, died on Aug. 26 at the Somerset Medical Center. Holland was a veteran of the Navy in World War II. He also worked for Johnson & Johnson, retiring in 1987. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Holland is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Holland; children, Jill, Jack, Michael and Elizabeth; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bridgewater — Jewel E. Beotsch, 79, died Aug. 28. Beotsch worked as a certified nursing assistant for Greenfield Nursing Home in Bridgewater, and later as a teacher’s assistant for the Martinsville Nursery School. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Beotsch is survived by her husband, F. Joseph Beotsch; daughters, Eleanor and her husband Ray, Mary Jo and Jo-Ellen and her husband Jay; sisters, Alice May, Maryanne and Kathleen Jane; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Daniel, Caitlin, Calen and Emily. Bridgewater — John G. Occhipinti, 95, died Sept. 6. Occhipinti was a World War II United States Army veteran, and part of the 9th Armored Division traveling by train from CaliforOcchipinti nia to New York to board the Queen Mary for London. He crossed the English Channel to France, Germany and the Battle of the Bulge. Occhipinti was discharged in 1945 as a Tech. Sgt. Funeral arrangements
were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Occhipinti is survived by his wife, Ann; sister, Nellie; nieces and a nephew. Bridgewater — Frank G. Skibbee, 82, died Aug. 31. Skibbee served in the U.S. Army, Aircorp and Navy during World War II and Korea. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bongiovi Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Apale Skibbee; children, Mark Anthony Skibbee and his wife Thelma, of Bridgewater, Michael Skibbee, of Bridgewater, and William Skibbee and his wife Teresa, of Florida; and grandchildren, William Frances Jr., Jaime Marie and Alicialyn. Bridgewater — William J. “Bill” O’Neill, 80, died Aug. 21. O’Neill was a captain during peacetime with the U.S. Army. O’Neill served as township administrator in Bridgewater Township for 20 years, retiring in 2003. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. O’Neill is survived by his wife, Helen O’Neill; his sons, William Sean and his wife Ann, and Keith and his wife Cathy; daughter, Bonnie Siegel and her husband David; and grandchildren, Katherine, Courtney, Lindsay, Molly, Kelsey, Sydney, Garrett and Sara. Bridgewater — Josephine E. Milewski Buzin, 86, died Sept. 13. She worked as a line operator for SmithKline Beecham, retiring in 1991. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Branchburg Funeral Home. Buzin is survived by sons, Walter Buzin, of Edison, Joseph Buzin, of Manville, and Anthony Buzin, of Pennsylvania; daughters, Theresa Myre and her
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Obituaries Home. Breese is survived by his daughters, Kathy Potts and Shurla Klekner; and his sons, John Jr., Jesse and Clay. Neshanic Station — Patricia A. Cardinale, 84, died July 31. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Cardinale is survived by her sons, Jeffrey and his wife Carole, Gary and his wife, Cathy, Christopher and his wife Jeanne, and Patrick; daughter, Elva Cardinale; sister-in-law, Lynn Cardinale; and two grandchildren, Margot and Gillian. Hillsborough — Susan J. Berger, 73, died Aug. 24. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Berger is survived by her sons, Michael, Craig and Jonathan; and six grandchildren. Belle Mead — Chimanbhai Patel died Sept. 13. Funeral arrangements were handled by the India Funeral Service. Manville — Robert A. “Bert” Ader, 72, died Aug. 26. Ader worked at Brooks Warehouse in Bridgewater for more than 40 years, retiring in 2008. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Ader is survived by his brother, Kenneth; and nieces and nephews. Manville — Barbara Ann Whipert, 64, died July 26. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Somerville Funeral Home. Whipert is survived by her husband, Francis; children, Vincent Ciaffone, Barbara Ciaffone, Debra Ciaffone and Grace Ciaffone; brother, Vincent Gattone; sisters, Constance DelRocco and Christine Consales; eight grandchildren; and her brother-in-law, Thomas Krenick. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister, Delet Krenick. Bedminster — David F. Crossan, 78, died Aug. 27. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Crossan is survived by his four children, Susan M. Crossan, of Bedminster, Kathleen M. Crossan, of Basking Ridge, David F. Crossan Jr., of Brick, and Linda A. Varnvas, of Texas; and two grandchildren, Colin and Victoria Varnvas. Basking Ridge — Jack McCarthy, 90, died May 15. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. McCarthy is survived by his daughters, Jeanne Rutledge and her husband Chuck, Mary Aeschliman and her husband Kevin and Maureen O’Neil and her husband Greg; brothers, Michael and Joseph McCarthy; and grandchildren, Drew, Connor, Jack, Molly, Kyle and Kate. Somerset — Joanne Lynn Wolf, 42, died Aug. 16. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Wolf
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Somerset — Virginia “Ginny” Anne Korosko, 54, died Aug. 31. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Somerville Funeral Home. Korosko is survived by her father, David Bishop, of Somerset; her children, Stephanie Hurley and her husband Jason, of North Carolina; her son, Thomas E. Smyth and his wife Amanda, of North Carolina; Eileen A. Smyth, of North Carolina; her sisters, Margarete Bassett and her husband John, of South Carolina, Linda James, of New Jersey, and Sandra Drago and her husband Chris, of New Jersey; grandchildren, Jason and Robert Hurley, of North Carolina, and Alexa Smyth, of North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Piscataway — Joseph L. McGrath, 88, died Sept. 6. He served in the United States Navy as a Parachute Rigger Third Class during World War II. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Branchburg Funeral Home. McGrath was predeceased by his wife, Ella May Wilson McGrath. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Kaminski and her companion Roger Gary, Deborah Whitcomb and her husband Howard, of Middlesex, and Virginia Calvo, of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; great-grandson, Andrew; and brother George McGrath, of Las Vegas.
Somerset — Ernest J. Fortunato, 79, died Aug. 20. Fortunato worked as an internal auditor at PSE&G for 30 years, retiring in 1994. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Fortunato is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Ernie, David, Chris and Mark; daughter, Amy Dolan; sister, Norma Fortunato; and 11 grandchildren. Clinton — Thomas J. Kress, Sr., 61, died Aug. 24. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Branchburg Funeral Home. Kress is survived by his son, Thomas J. Kress, Jr. and his wife Meghan, of Belleville; his ex-wife, Barbara Anuario, of Raritan; brother, William Kress, of Trenton; and nieces, Nicole, Deanna and Amanda Kress. Dunellen — Peggy M. Booker, 86, died Aug. 29. She was also a WAS veteran of the British Army, having served as sergeant during World War II. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Booker was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence R. Booker, Sr.; daughter, Marina Balogh; and sister, Joyce Smith. She is survived by her son, Larry Booker Jr. and his wife Beth; two daughters, Sandy Wenzel, and Lynette Capalbo and her husband Vinnie Jr.; two sisters, Maureen Zamojski and Barbara Lambert; son-in-law, Bob Balogh; 11 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Whiting — Paul A. Spino, 72, died Sept. 10. He owned Paul’s Automotive in Raritan, and served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bongiovi Funeral Home. Spino is survived by his children, Kimberly Gaboda, of Raritan, Kelly Ann Spino, of East Brunswick, and Kathleen Spino, of Toms River; his sister, Sylvia Prowse, of Colorado; grandchildren, Daniel Ferdinand, Michael Ferdinand, Jessica Ferdinand, Kathrine Ferdinand, James
Piscataway — Ghanshyan Shanabhai Patel, 59, died Aug. 15. Funeral arrangements were handled by the India Funeral Service. Edison — Kalyani Chowdhury, 85, died Aug. 22. Funeral arrangements were handled by the India Funeral Service. Middlesex — Robert A. “Bob” Berry, 48, died on Aug. 26 at Somerset Medical Center. Berry worked in HVAC for Merck. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Berry is predeceased by his father, Frederick A. Berry. He is survived by his wife, Maribel Berry, of Middlesex; son, Xavier Berry, of Middlesex; mother, Mary E. Berry, of Bound Brook; and sisters, Elizabeth Korn and her husband George, of North Carolina, and Kathleen Lombardi and her husband Rick, of Middlesex. Middlesex — Phillip J. Piccolo, 87, died on Sept. 14. Piccolo was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, and a millwright for 41 years. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Piccolo was predeceased by his wife, Fernande M. Piccolo; son, Phillip Piccolo; siblings, Sam Piccola, Eugene Piccola, Charles Piccolo and Connie Grogan. He is survived by his children, James E. Piccolo and wife Barbara, of Branchburg, Michael J. Piccolo, of Bridgewater, Linda M. Piccolo, of Middlesex, Susan F. Ulrichny and husband Ron, of Middlesex, Michele A. Duh and
husband Don, of South Bound Brook; brothers, Carl Piccola, of Virginia, and Anthony Piccola, of Florida; grandchildren, James Jr., Lisa, Stephanie, Danielle and Samantha. “Do you know how to yodel?” Spotswood — Marlena Sergiyenko, 75, died Aug. 29. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bongiovi Funeral Home. High Bridge — Yuri Burinskiy, 89, died Sept. 1. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bongiovi Funeral Home. Burinskiy is survived by his children, Alexander Smirnoff and Inga Wismer; and six grandchildren. Stockton — Robert W. Gamble, 83, died Aug. 30. Gamble was a Korean War Veteran, and owned Gamble Motor Parts in Middlesex. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bridgewater Funeral Home. Gamble is survived by his wife, Muriel L. Gamble, of Stockton; son, Kevin Gamble, of Stockton; daughter, Carol Lavery and her husband Thomas, of Whitehouse Station; sister, Merille Hills, of Bound Brook; and three grandchildren, Andrew, Kelly and Kyle. Stockton — Madeline C. Tine, 90, died Aug. 13. Tine was a veteran of the U.S. Army as a technician 5th grade during World War II. Tine co-owned New Jersey Botanical Gardens and Plant Shop in Hillsborough with her husband, retiring in 2004. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Tine was predeceased by her husband, Clifford; and son, Duncan Newell. She is survived by her son, George Newell III; daughter Rauni Fitzpatrick; stepchildren, Clifford Tine Jr., John Tine and Eileen Holland; two grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Long Beach Township — George J. Katz, 90, died on Aug. 14. He was a combat veteran in World War II, serving in the Philippines, and was awarded the Bronze Star. Katz served as tax collector of Highland Park, and had a full time practice as a public accountant. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home. Katz is predeceased by his wife, Edna M. Katz, and his brother, Benjamin Katz. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara KatzBrown, and her husband, Stephen Brown; his son, Herbert Katz, and his wife, Karen; grandchildren, Miles Brown and his wife Jenine, Randy Hernandez and her husband Juan Carlos, Arlynn Katz and Hayley Katz. Califon — Ronald Jeffrey Sherman, 60, died Aug. 29. He owned Sherman & Son Jewelers, locaed in Bridgewater and other locations. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Branchburg Funeral Home. Sherman is survived by his wife, Maria Laico Sherman; his children, Eric, Jeremy, Alexander and Daniella; his grandchildren, Gabriel and Donovan; his parents, Leonard and Roslyn Ackerman Sherman, of Bridgewater; his brothers, Robert and his wife Arleen, Lawrence, Gerald and his wife Joyce and Abe; his nieces, Sandria Sherman Smitts, Tamara Sherman Wepprecht and Cynthia Sherman Nottingham; and his nephews, Louis, Matthew and Michael Sherman, John and Michael Laico and Zachery Berger. Fords — Sterling Keith Jenkins, 52, died Aug. 17. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Somerville Funeral Home. Jenkins is survived by his children, Sterling and Megan Jenkins; stepson, Justin Tomlinson; brother, Michael Jenkins; and sister, Koreen Young-Graulich.
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School Starts With Bus Problems, Eager Young Students By Audrey Levine Despite a few transportation issues, and with all facilities ready to go, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District opened its doors for the 2013–14 school year on Sept. 4. “[The students] looked awesome for their first days back,” said interim superintendent Cheryl Dyer. “[They had] backpacks full of supplies and brains full of wonder, curiosity and excitement.” Dyer said there were several transportation issues on the first day of school, which a few students on Milltown Road experienced when their bus had not shown up by about 10 minutes before they were due to be at Eisenhower Intermediate. “This is the first time it’s been
late,” said sixth grader Jeremy Chen as he waited on the corner with his mother. By Sept. 6, Dyer said, only a few issues remained as the district continued to work to tweak bus routes for timely arrivals in the morning and back home after school. “Principals and other administrators have been very responsive in addressing the situations that transpired,” she said. Aside from that, Dyer said, all facilities were ready to go and there were no reported problems. In addition, Dyer said, the schools opened with 902 of the 904 certified non-administrative staff in place. “We have a couple substitutes in place due to last minute health emergencies,” she said.
Daniel Finazzo, a fifth grader at Eisenhower Intermediate, is excited and nervous to start school. “Making new friends, I’m nervous about that,” he said.
Jeremy Chen, a sixth grader at Eisenhower Intermediate, waits for his bus, late for the first time. “I’m not excited,” he said. “I wish it was summer all the time.”
Abigayle Reijers (left), 10, and Serena Yusko, 10, wait for their bus to take them to Eisenhower Intermediate School. Though nervous about their first day in a new school, they had lots to look forward to. “They do have a big playground,” Reijers said.
Desiree Gonzalez is ready for her second year at Eisenhower Intermediate, as a sixth grader this year. “I’m excited,” she said. “I like all the teachers.”
The North Branch Reformed Church welcomed more than 100 families through its doors. The children played with playdough, puzzles and blocks, and created with paint, crayons and paper on their first day.
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Cyanamid Site Remediation Continues Three Bridges Church Pfizer is planning for work on the most contaminated impoundments. Holding Craft Fair By Audrey Levine Pfizer is moving forward with the cleanup of the two impoundments on the American Cyanamid Superfund Site that are the most in need of remediation. The American Cyanamid Company, which owned the property, was obtained by Pfizer when it took over Wyeth Holdings Corporation in 2009. Pfizer has been working on implementing plans for remediation of the site in order to eventually use it as an asset to the community. The site is in the southeastern section of Bridgewater, with much of it south of the New Jersey Transit rail line and adjacent to the Raritan River. About 11 acres along the river are in Bound Brook. About 140 of the 575 acres of the superfund site were already redeveloped after full remediation was completed in 1998 — they are now home to TD Bank Ballpark, the Van Horne House and the Bridgewater Promenade. In March, the Environmental Protection Agency executed an agreement with Wyeth Holdings Corporation to begin remedial design on the impoundments, with the exception of impoundments one and two. Design work is currently being done for the remediation. Pfizer, according to director of environmental remediation Russell Downey, has committed to building a groundwater treatment facility on Polhemus Lane, out of the 100-year floodplain. He said it is expected to be up and running in 2016. A temporary one, built in 2012, is currently being used for the work. Impoundments one and two, currently known together as Operable Unit 8, were determined to need more complex remediation plans, and a feasibility study was commissioned to focus specifically on them. Pfizer is now preparing for analysis to be done of the materials in those impoundments so a plan can be developed for remediation of the site. Both impoundments were used about 50 years ago for storage of acid tar waste, from the production of solvents like benzene. Downey said a great deal of investigation has already been done on these impoundments, and materials were collected in 2010 and 2012 for testing. Now, he said, they are up to field testing remediation methods possibilities, expected to get underway in late 2013. Currently, Downey said, each impoundment is about two acres, and has a water cap on top. “Under that is a heavy chemical resistant plastic liner,” he said. “It suppresses the emissions.” When remediation was first tried many years ago, Downey said, excavation was done in the impoundments, followed by processing of what was found. “That released emissions for workers and those around,” he said. “We have looked at ways to
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4-H Holding Annual Open House The interim groundwater treatment system that was installed in the southern portion of the American Cyanamid Superfund Site do the work differently.” is planned for the end of OctoThe proposed methods, ber, although an exact date has Downey said, will isolate the not yet been set. Residents will material so that it is treated un- have the opportunity to look derground and then removed for at photos and get information testing. about where the project stands Downey said they are plan- and what the next steps are. ning to try vapor treatment and Downey said it is best that thermal treatment of the ground- they are doing the feasibilwater in the impoundments. ity work now because of several The work will require three factors. He said they will be out caissons to be lowered into the of hurricane season, it will be impoundments, held upright by winter when people are not gena structure that is similar to a erally outside and it is outside of marine barge. the Somerset Patriots season. In one of those caissons, Although the work they are Downey said, materials in the doing will not be dangerous to impoundment can be heated, people, Downey said — and allowing them to vaporize the they are in fact taking every waste before it is vacuumed precaution possible — residents through tubes to the treatment shouldn’t be bothered by any of system. the work being done. In all caissons, Downey said, At this point, Polhemus Lane they will be sealed shut during is the main throughway to the the process so that nothing es- site, although some of the equipcapes. ment will have to be taken there “It’s sealed, and we are taking through different roads. Many precautions,” he said. of the pieces are too large to A feasibility report about the fit down certain roadways, for methods being used is expected example under the underpass to be prepared for the EPA by the between the rail station and the end of 2014, so the right method ballpark, so there may be a few can be chosen for remediation of times when they will be seen on the two impoundments. East Main Street. “Realistically, the delivery “We do coordinate with local of a plan takes a year or so,” businesses and the ballpark, so Downey said. “After we analyze they are aware of what we are the data, the EPA can propose a doing,” Downey said. plan and we will have a public Once the work is complete, meeting. We don’t know what although it will be many years, will be selected from the rem- Downey said they foresee imedies.” poundments one and two serving “We are trying different tech- as preserved open space. nologies,” he added. “We have “They flood seasonally, and to figure out how to scale up to access to the area is problema significant project. The most atic,” he said. “The area is envisignificant piece is when the sioned as preserved land.” groundwater treatment plant is For more information on the ready in 2016.” status of the project, visit the A public information session website at amcyrestoration.com.
Teens show off their work with the 4-H at the annual 4-H Fair. The Somerset County 4-H is holding the “Join 4-H!” Open House Oct. 10, during National 4-H Week. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the 4-H Center on Milltown Road in Bridgewater. The event will feature representatives from a variety of 4-H clubs throughout the county. More than 80 clubs are available in the 4-H, and those in attendance will be able to meet 4-H members and leaders to learn about the organization. In addition, adults looking to serve as 4-H club leaders or volunteer in other ways are invited to attend the open house to learn about how they can get involved. “Today’s 4-H program has so much to offer kids,” said Carol Ward, the county’s 4-H agent, in a release about the event. “4-H is where there’s fun in learning and learning in fun.” The 4-H program began early in the last century, the release said, as mostly for farm families, and now serves youth from all backgrounds and areas, including cities, towns, suburbs and rural
areas. The 4-H organization includes clubs in the areas of science, healthy living and citizenship, such as go-karts, animals, model airplanes, clothing, leadership, food and nutrition, public speaking, arts, robotics and more. For more information about the open house or the 4-H program, call the Somerset County Cooperative Extension Office at 908-526-6644, or visit the website at www.4HisTops.org.
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The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Class of 1963, the first four-year graduating class, is holding its 50th reunion. The reunion will be held Oct. 4, Oct. 5 and Oct. 6. If you are a “lost” classmate, or need more information on the reunion, contact Karen Verrelli at 215-862-6677.
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The Green Knoll Rescue Squad Auxiliary is holding its annual garage sale, and they’re looking for donations. The garage sale will be held Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auxiliary is looking for donations of items to be sold at the garage sale, including household and kitchen items; wall art; collectibles; accessories; toys; and more. Donations will be accepted at the Green Knoll Rescue Squad building on North Bridge Street in Bridgewater. They can be dropped off Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., or Oct. 14 through Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To donate, call 908-875-9945. Please do not donate computers, TVs, clothing, shoes, cribs, car seats, large furniture, bedding or
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Boys Soccer Starts Season Against Montgomery, Ridge By Audrey Levine The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Boys Soccer team opened its 2013–14 season with two wins and two losses, including a defeat of Ridge in its opener, 1–0. Upcoming October games will be against North Hunterdon, Pingry, Hunterdon Central, Gill St. Bernard’s and Immaculata. Roster Joey Vitello, Grade 11 Robert Tobia, Grade 12 Colby Chuna, Grade 12 Jake Ghanaim, Grade 12 Anthony Sibaja, Grade 12 Josh Rich, Grade 12 Kevin Chaves, Grade 12 Andrew Masur, Grade 11 Eric Finn, Grade 12 Mike Pomerantz, Grade 12 Alec Silvers, Grade 11 Gareth Williams, Grade 12 Patricio Medina, Grade 11 Tyler Stevens, Grade 12 Dan Orsillo, Grade 12 Christian McGee, Grade 12 Jared Weiner, Grade 12 Jake Nabbie, Grade 11 Keith Renye, Grade 12 Alex Wahl, Grade 11 Marcus Raboy, Grade 10 Casey Lawrence, Grade 12 Sam Haber, Grade 11 Eric Pearce, Grade 10 Ryan Baumbusch, Grade 11 Nick Monteschio, Grade 10 Joe Umana, Grade 9 Nate Race, Grade 9 Omar Ahmed, Grade 10 Rob Sandhu, Grade 11 Kevin Wolf, Grade 11 Joe Vitiello, Grade 11 Amit Mohan, Grade 12 Arun Mohan, Grade 11 Andrew Koury, Grade 12 Mike Werrlein, Grade 12 Sameer Dhavalikar Adam Giurlando, Grade 11
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Former Watchung Softball Coach lata’s team. A Raritan resident has been named as Immaculata’s newest softball coach, as of this year. Frank Ur, the new coach, was previously the head varsity softball coach for Watchung Hills for five years, followed by two years as the junior varsity softball coach at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. “We were so fortunate to at-
Frank Ur will now lead Immacutract a coach of Frank Ur’s caliber to our program,” Immaculata Athletic Director Tom Gambino said in a release about the hiring. “Frank is very respected among his coaching peers and an astute student of the game. He had great seasons at Watchung and he was strongly recommended by local coaches. We have high expectations for this season and Coach
Ur is a perfect fit for us.” Ur, a physical education teacher at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg and a master’s degree from Walden University. “I am assuming the reins of a team who has 10 returning varsity players,” he said in the release. “Not too many coaches can say that. Watching Immaculata, I know that these players are bigtime competitors.” Ur also spends time giving back to the community. “He has been a volunteer fireman for 15 years, serving as a chief of his company for fiveand-a-half years, and volunteer rescue squad,” Gambino said in the release. “Our school’s motto is ‘Unitas Caritas,’ Unity through Charity, and Coach Ur lives that motto.” For information about Immaculata athletics, contact Gambino at 908-722-0200, ext. 154.
October 2013
Varsity Sports Schedule Football
10/4 — Away Game against Franklin, 7 p.m. 10/11 — Away Game against Phillipsburg, 7 p.m. 10/18 — Home Game against Elizabeth, 7 p.m. (Homecoming) 10/25 — Home Game against North Hunterdon, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey
10/1 — Home Game against North Hunterdon, 5:30 p.m. 10/3 — Home Game against Hunterdon Central, 3:45 p.m. 10/7 — Away Game against Oak Knoll, 4 p.m. 10/10 — Home Game against Hillsborough, 3:45 p.m. 10/15 — Home Game against Ridge, 6 p.m. 10/17 — Away Game against Pingry, 3:45 p.m. 10/22 — Away Game against Watchung Hills, 3:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer
10/1 — Away Game against North Hunterdon, 3:45 p.m. 10/3 — Away Game against Hunterdon Central, 3:45 p.m. 10/5 — Away Game against Gov. Livingston, 2:30 p.m. 10/8 — Home Game against Pingry, 3:45 p.m. 10/10 — Away Game against Ridge, 3:45 p.m. 10/15 — Home Game against North Hunterdon, 5:30 p.m. 10/17 — Home Game against Hunterdon Central, 3:45 p.m. 10/22 — Home Game against Gill St. Bernard’s, 3:45 p.m. 10/24 — Home Game against Immaculata, 3:45 p.m.
Girls Soccer
10/3 — Home Game against Hunterdon Central, 5:15 p.m. 10/5 — Home Game against Hopewell Valley, 5 p.m. 10/8 — Away Game against Pingry, 4 p.m. 10/10 — Home Game against Ridge, 3:45 p.m. 10/15 — Away Game against North Hunterdon, 3:45 p.m. 10/17 — Away Game against Hunterdon Central, 7 p.m. 10/22 — Away Game against East Brunswick, 4 p.m. 10/24 — Away Game against Mount St. Mary, 4 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Galaxy Team Takes First Place – The Bridgewater Soccer Association U13 Galaxy Team took first place in the Bridgewater Soccer Association Kick-Off Classic Soccer Tournament, which was held in Bridgewater on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8. Missing from the photo are Olivia Ondis and Sophia Elbouazzaoui.
Bieda Named to All-Academic Lacrosse Team
Former Bridgewater-Raritan High School graduate Scott Bieda was named to the 201213 Big East All-Academic Team. Bieda is currently a student at Rutgers University, and a member of the men’s lacrosse team there.
Bieda was among 20 of last year’s squad selected to be part of the team. To be named to the team, students must have competed in a Big East-sponsored sport, earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the preceding academic year and completed a minimum of
two consecutive semesters with a total of 18 semester or 27 quarter credits. Also chosen for the team from this area were students from Branchburg, Hillsborough, Flemington, Morristown, Cranford, Clifton, Clark, Wyckoff, Medford and Kinnelon.
10/1 — Home Game against Ridge, 3:45 p.m. 10/7 — Home Game against Hillsborough, 3:45 p.m. 10/9 — Home Game against Watchung Hills, 3:45 p.m. 10/11 — Away Game against Pingry, 3:45 p.m. 10/14 — Home Game against Montgomery, 3:45 p.m. 10/16 — Away Game against Hunterdon Central, 3:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball
10/1 — Away Game against Hillsborough, 5:15 p.m. 10/2 — Home Game against East Brunswick, 5:15 p.m. 10/3 — Home Game against Hunterdon Central, 5:30 p.m. 10/8 — Away Game against North Hunterdon, 5:15 p.m. 10/11 — Home Game against Montclair, 4 p.m. 10/15 — Home Game against Bayonne, 5:30 p.m. 10/17 — Home Game against Rutgers Prep, 5:15 p.m. 10/22 — Home Game against Morristown, 4 p.m. 10/25 — Away Game against Roselle Catholic, 5:15 p.m.
Girls Gymnastics
10/9 — Home Game against Montgomery, 4:30 p.m. 10/22 — Away Game against Hunterdon Central, 4:30 p.m. 10/29 — Away Game against Hillsborough, 5:30 p.m.
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Moeller Starts YMCA Swim Team
79-Year-Old from Page 28 so happy that I got gold. It was by one and two-tenths of a second that I won.” Moeller has a long history of swimming, which prepared her for her competitions. Growing up in Plainfield, Moeller would swim at a park in Rahway. “My mom realized that I like to swim,” she said. “She brought me to the Plainfield Y and I Page 4 to swim.” learned When she moved to Watchung, Moeller said, she “lived at Watchung Lake.” “We dove from the tower and played tag,” she said. “Kids gravitated there, and I kept swimming.” Moeller said she learned water ballet, and became a junior life saver and then a senior lifeguard. All of that practice and time swimming led to her current success, as Moeller continues to swim three times a week and is preparing for the World’s Federation International de Natacion Championship in Montreal in August 2014. She will be participating in many of the same events she won medals in in Florida. “As long as I can do this, and the doctor gives me the OK, I will swim,” she said. And after 42 years of competing, Moeller has amassed thousands of medals. Dan Roth, head age group coach at the Somerset Valley YMCA, said the local masters program is in a transition phase, and they are looking to rebuild it. The program, Roth said, has
Janet Moeller with her medals two ability levels, namely advanced for those who are more competitive, and B-level for triathletes and those who want to be better swimmers. “We had about 20 to 25 members for a year,” he said. “We have been searching for a coach, and started the program again in September.” Roth said the Masters program is exclusively for those swimmers over 18 years of age. “Ours was more ages 28 to 50,” he said. “We have a wide range, with some who are just swimmers and want to be healthy.” “You don’t have to be in competitions to be part,” he added. “You can do it for health reasons. This is the most complete activity you can have.” What also makes the program special, Roth said, is the camaraderie of the swimmers, and the exercise opportunity they get. “That and the teamwork is something they strive for,” he said. “There is a sense of purpose.” The program is more about
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Milan Team Wins Tournament – Justin Roberts, a member of the Bridgewater Milan U11 team, fights Buckingham to win September 2013 the Branchburg Soccer Tournament, 4-3. The tournament was held at White Oak Park in Branchburg at the end of August.
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son, the Bridgewater-Raritan High School marching band took first place in visual performance. The compettion was held in Edison Sept. 15.
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79-Year-Old Swimmer Making Waves Bridgewater’s Janet Moeller is winning medals galore as she continues to compete. By Audrey Levine Bridgewater resident Janet Moeller grew up in Watchung, and served as a lifeguard locally because she enjoyed being around the water—and at age 37, she participated in her first swim meet. “There were no teams for girls (when I was younger),” she said. Now, at 79 years old, Moeller is at the top of her game, having won five medals at the Pan American Masters Championships in Florida in June. She won a gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley race, a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, a bronze in both the 50 freestyle and 50 fly and a fifth-place medal in the 100 fly. “I never expected to win gold, silver or bronze maybe,” she said of her win, following a morning swim in the pool at the Bridgewater YMCA. “But it’s not just about winning, it’s physical fitness too.” The Masters Swimming program is for adults over 18 years of age, and the Somerset Valley YMCA’s Garden State Masters Swimming program is affiliated with the national association. Moeller was one of the founding members of the Somerset Valley team. In the 1970s, Moeller said, ladies were coming to the YMCA buildings to swim, usually exercising two to three times a week. They decided to form their own
group to be part of the masters program, representing the Somerset Valley YMCA. “They had started a masters program for the older swimmers,” she said. “We went to Ft. Lauderdale, and came in fourth in the relay.” “That was the beginning of the masters program,” she added. The most recent competition, Moeller said, was not without its hiccups. “The 400 was the first event of the day, and we got news of a tropical depression coming our way,” she said with a laugh. But despite the warning, the meet continued, and Moeller said she believed she had placed third in her first event because the first three finishers were so close together. “But the girl who was the top seed next to me was disqualified because of an improper stroke,” she said. “I saw her swim back.” They finished that meet, but before the results could be revealed, the storm arrived. “The wind got stronger, and the rain was coming in bands,” Moeller said. They eventually cleared the pool and ushered swimmers into locker rooms until the storm, and threat of a tornado, had passed. “After maybe two hours, they opened the doors and had the results of the women’s 400 posted,” Moeller said. “I was amazed and See Moeller, Page 27