The BReeze - November 2010

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The BReeze Bridgewater Township & Raritan Borough, NJ Your Hometown Newspaper Volume 2, Issue 10

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Open House Marks Completion of Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex

Bridgewater Township Mayor Patricia Flannery welcomes visitors to the Open House celebrating the completion of the new Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex. On October 13th, Bridgewater Township Mayor Patricia Flannery and the Township Council hosted an open house to celebrate the completion of the new Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex. The Bridgewater Creative Arts Committee was instrumental in arranging the event and all costs associated with the event were covered by a

generous donation from Bridgewater BMW. The Open House included open viewing of all municipal offices; a ribbon cutting ceremony and building dedication; tours of the police building and animal shelter; sustainability exhibits; displays of Bridgewater art and history, and music from BRHS students.

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Please include with your list your full name and phone number where you can be reached. The winner will be notified by phone and will be asked to make arrangements to go to the business to collect the prize. A photo of the winner with the business owner or manager will be inserted in the next issue of the paper. This month Bridgewater Marble & Granite Works is offering a $50 American Express gift card plus a $350 gift certificate toward the purchase of any product in their store; a prize worth $400 to the lucky winner of our ad symbol contest. Visit their store or go to their website www. bridgewatermarble.com to view their merchandise. The symbol you will be looking for is a pilgrim hat with the letters BR in the center (the size may change but not the design):

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a “Taste of Bridgewater” with delicious foods provided by Bridgewater Manor, Cheesecake Factory, Chimney Rock Inn, Gabrielle’s Fountain, Houlihan’s, Maggiano’s, Olive Garden, Starbucks, and Wegmans. Floral arrangements were provided by The Martinsville Florist. The Environmental Commission hosted a sustainability exhibit which included information tables for the Shade Tree Board, Home Depot, NJ Clean Energy and NJ Water Authority. A jazz trio and a string quartet from Bridgewater-Raritan High School including Kira Jacobsen, MiMi Lee, Daniel Ye, Maggie Liston, Larisa Kulick, Rob Novy, Dean Mauro, and Ryan Larkritz, serenaded the crowd during the evening event. Right: Jazz trio (L-R) Ryan Lakritz on bass, Rob Novy on guitar, and Dean Mauro on saxophone entertained the crowd at the Municipal Complex Open House. All three boys participate in the NJPAC Jazz for Teens program in Newark. They are also members of the band “Morgan Freeman” that won the high school Battle of the Bands last spring.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 1265 attended Bridgewater Township’s Open House on October 13th. The girls enjoyed sampling food from various township restaurants, taking a tour of the municipal offices and visiting the adjacent Animal Shelter. (Above) Meeting the mayor and lounging in her office was the highlight of their trip. - Photo/Lisa Fritts

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Thousands Turn Out for 29th Annual John Basilone Parade A record crowd turned out on September 26th to show their patriotism and honor Raritan’s hometown hero at the 29th annual John Basilone Parade. Raritan Borough hosted a full weekend of festivities from September 23rd-26th. The festivities started on Thursday night with a dinner to benefit the parade at LaBionda Restaurant in Manville. The evening included entertainment by Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci look-a-likes. On Friday night a large crowd gathered at the Basilone statue to listen to the tunes of John Nobile’s Swing Orchestra. The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display over the canal. Saturday morning brought runners, walkers and cyclists out for the 2nd annual John Basilone “Fun Run” and on Saturday evening the U.S. Marine Corps Band performed to a full house at Raritan Valley Community College. Right: The weekend of festivities surrounding the John Basilone Parade started with a bang as fireworks erupt over the Basilone statue. Photo/Dawn Wilde

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Bryan Wilson of Raritan Borough, son of Maureen & Jim Wilson, was recognized by the University of Maryland for being named to the Dean’s List of Outstanding Students for the spring 2010 semester. On April 25, 2010 Bryan was inducted into the Primannum Honor Society recognizing Academic Excellence. Jessica Santos of Raritan was named to the dean’s list at Monmouth University, for the spring semester.

The following students were named to the dean’s list at Scranton University for the spring semester. Bridgewater: Patrick Casterline, Kelly Miller, Christen Murray; Martinsville: Christian Bodnar; Raritan: Chrysanne Eichner Bianca Santos of Raritan, a 2010 Bridgewater-Raritan High School graduate, earned a full 4-year scholarship to Stony Brook University, NY. Bianca is studying Marine Vertebrates Biology.

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Paris-Kimble Daniel and Leslie Paris of Livingston have announced the engagement of their daughter Sophia to Stephen Kimble, son of William and Christine Kimble of Bridgewater. Sophia will graduate in December from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individualized Studies with a Concentration in Chemistry. She works as a Teacher’s Assistant at Santa Fe Centers in New Providence. Stephen graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He is a Personal Injury Adjuster for Farmers Insurance in Livingston. A September 2011 wedding is planned.

Eleven-year-old Brandon Ng of Bridgewater recently dropped off a generous donation of food and school supplies for the local community at the Somerset County United Way office. In lieu of requesting gifts for his birthday, Brandon collected cash gifts which in turn he used to buy the donations. Brandon attends Eisenhower Intermediate School in Bridgewater. He truly sets the example for young people on how to LIVE UNITED. An independent nonprofit organization, Somerset County United Way helps people who live and work in Somerset County through its vision that all residents possess a living income that will be attained through achieving financial stability, healthy lifestyles, and life readiness. United Way’s mission is to lead a caring community to create solutions that transform people’s lives. To learn more about how you can LIVE UNITED, contact Somerset County United Way at (908) 725 – 6640 or visit www.scuw.org.

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Paitakes - De Boer John and Linda Paitakes of Raritan, NJ are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Tanya Paitakes to Garry De Boer, son of Gerhart and Donna De Boer of Colonia, NJ. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School and a 2005 graduate of Seton Hall University where she received her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is currently the Marketing Coordinator at Rider Insurance, a motorcycle insurance company based out of Springfield, NJ and is also currently enrolled as an MBA student at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The groom-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Colonia High School, a 2005 graduate of Seton Hall University, and a 2010 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University. He most recently earned a Masters degree in Accounting, and is currently signed on to work for J.H. Cohn, LLP in Roseland, NJ as a member of their audit staff. The couple will marry on September 24, 2011 at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Randolph, NJ.

Michael J. DeFilippis, son of Ed and Michele DeFilippis of Bridgewater, was recently awarded the U.S. Army Combat Infantryman Badge and promoted to Private First Class. DeFilippis is deployed with Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 187 Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the U.S. Army, a soldier who is the recipient of the Combat Infantryman Badge must be personally present and under hostile fire while serving in an assigned Infantry or Special Forces primary duty, in a unit actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. DeFilippis is a 2009 graduate of BRHS and has been deployed to Afghanistan since March.

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Page 4 Tuesday, November 2 Basket Bingo - BRHS PTO is hosting their Annual Scholarship Fundraising Event from 7-10 pm (doors open at 6:30) in the high school Café. Tickets are $23/person and includes: admission, 14 game sheets (4 games per sheet) and 3 grand raffle tickets. Additional game sheets, 50/50 raffles, grand raffles and daubers are all available during the event. Coffee, Tea, and Desserts are available for purchase. For questions or tickets call Grace Greway (732) 469-4946 or Kayte Ortmann (908) 704-6760. Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 4 & Nov. 5 Buddy Day! - St. Ann School will host “Buddy Day” on either Nov. 4th or 5th. See article on page 20 for details. Friday, November 5 Uniquely Girls – Girl Scouts Heart of NJ is hosting Healthy Harvest. Join us for fresh fall treats and autumn activities where we will experience fun through fitness from 7-9 p.m. at the West Service Center, 1171 Rt. 28, North Branch. Cost: $17 for girls new to Girl Scouting (includes GS membership and activities). Registered girl scouts bring 1 or more non girl scout friends and receive free entry. For more info call 908-725-1226 x. 118 or email pjernstedt@gshnj.org. If you are interested in Girl Scouting please go to www. gshnj.org or contact Diane Marino at 908-725-1226 ext 148. Saturday, November 6 Wine & Food Tasting - Join us for “Perfectly Paired, An Evening of Wine and Food Tasting” at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s School cafeteria, 29 Second Avenue, Raritan. Tickets are $35 pp in advance, $40 at the door. Souvenir wine glass, entertainment, basket raffle and door prizes. For tix call Bob 908 725-1008.

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Be There Saturday, November 6 Annual Holiday Bazaar at Bradley Gardens Community Church, 124 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, from 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping with handmade crafts, attic treasures, baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, purses, jewelry & more available for sale. We also offer a pancake breakfast & chili dogs & soup for lunch. Tuesday, November 9 The Bridgwater Woman’s Club meeting will be held at the Bridgewater Library. Coffee and dessert will be served at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10 a.m. A very interesting program has been planned and we always welcome new members. Wednesday, November 10 The Holistic Moms Network of Somerset County will hold their monthly meeting at the Bridgewater Library, 7:00-9:00 p.m. This month we feature a workshop on How to Make Homemade GREEN Cleaning Products using common household items. All materials will be provided. All family members welcome! For more info and RSVP contact nebowers@optonline.net Friday, November 12 Star Party hosted by the BRHS Astronomy Club will be held from 8-9 p.m. at BRHS on the field behind the 1000 building (weather permitting). The party is a fun way to learn first hand what wonders are visible in the B-R night sky. Telescopes will be available or you can bring your own. The Star Party is open to the Bridgewater & Raritan community.

Saturday, November 13 2nd Annual Arts & Craft Show - Sponsored by the Sgt. John Basilone Columbiettes from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Ann’s School, 29 Second Ave., Raritan. Rain or Shine. Sunday, November 14 Vendor Fair - The Preschool Place & Kindergarten at Temple Sholom will be hosting its annual Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the children and school directly. Entertainment for the children will be provided. In addition to vendors, there will be a large basket raffle. Vendors will include jewelry, toys, quilts and much more. The event will be held at the school on 594 North Bridge St., Bridgewater. If you are interested in being a vendor, please email lfreuler@yahoo. com for more information. Sunday, Nov. 14 & 21 American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training for youth ages 11-15 will be held at Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater from 12:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $85/ member; $110/non-member. Course #52-909-F10. To register, call the JCC: 908-725-6994 x201. For info, call Paula at 908725-6994 x230. Wednesday, November 17 Come to Broadway Night! The Glee Club and choirs of Bridgewater-Raritan High School present a concert of Broadway classics. The public is invited to attend at 7PM in the High School auditorium, 600 Garretson Road. Tickets can be purchased at the door - $7 for adults, $4 for children under 12.

Monday, November 29 Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart - Monica Hoffman portrays Amelia Earhart and recalls the events of Amelia’s life from childhood through her final flight. Come to the Raritan Library, 54 East Somerset St., Raritan at 6:30 p.m. and see this fascinating account of the world’s most celebrated female aviator. Call 908 725-0413 to register.

Saturday, November 20 Bazaar/Craft Fair will be held by The Bound Brook United Methodist Women, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The church is located at 150 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook. Outside crafters and vendors will be joining us this year featuring children’s books, Christmas crafts, jewelry, a basket bonanza and more. We also will be serving a home-style lunch with soups, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Crafters are still wanted and should contact Judy at (732) 469-4613.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2, 3, & 6 RVCC Holiday Art Show and Sale - Tues., Wed. & Thurs. from noon-8:00 p.m. Fri. & Mon. from noon-6:00 p.m. All RVCC Art Gallery events (except the Art Gallery Benefit) are FREE and OPEN to the public. For additional info, please contact the Visual & Performing Arts Department at 908-218-8876.

Saturday, November 20 Vendor/Craft Fair hosted by the North Branch Reformed Church Preschool, 203 RT 28, Bridgewater from 10 am - 5 pm. Over 30 companies will be represented including Usborne Books, Avon, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Silpada Jewelry and more. New crafters will also showcase their items for the first time. The PTO is hosting a bake sale. There will be a bounce house for the kids. All profits will go toward new playground equipment. For more info contact Nicole Young at 908-5261537 or nbrcpto@gmail.com.

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Saturday, December 4 Craft Fair - Hosted by the BRHS Band Parents from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the BridgewaterRaritan Middle School Cafeteria, Merriwood Dr., Bridgewater. Saturday, December 4 Gold Swap! Bring your unused or broken gold items and swap them for cash from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Bridgewater Marriott. A Lia Sophia Jewelry Rep will be available; so you can swap out your old jewelry and shop for new and updated jewelry. Everyone is invited. Project Graduation will receive a percentage of the total amount collected.

Saturday, November 20 Vendor & Craft Expo 2010 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater. Many talented crafters and direct sale vendors. For more info: miholicsksk@ comcast.net. Saturday, November 27 Support the Troops - Operation Jersey Cares is holding a packing day to send packages to our troops overseas for the holidays. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at the former Drug Fair store next

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Who flocked the home of Anna Rooney to celebrate her birthday? Recently our community has seen an invasion of pink flamingos landing on people’s lawns during the night and settling in for the day before “flying” away to another house. It’s all part of a fundraiser to raise money for Project Graduation. If you’re not familiar with Project Graduation, it is a drug and alcohol free graduation party for all graduating seniors held the night of graduation at Dave & Buster’s in Philadelphia. Transportation, entertainment, prizes and food are provided. The event is funded by the hard work of the seniors, parent volunteers from all grades, various fundraisers, and donations. Typically the way a flocking works is that a person buys a surprise flocking for another person’s house. The flocking can

be done to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or for no occasion at all, just for fun. The seniors decorate the “victim’s” lawn with flamingos, leaving behind a packet of information describing what the flocking is all about and the birds stay in that person’s yard for 24 hours. Afterwards, the homeowner can choose to pay to have the birds sent to another home or just have them picked up. Recently flocked Bridgewater resident Anna Rooney said, “the birds flew away," but she knows where they went. She paid to have them sent to a neighbor. To order a flocking or to donate money to project graduation, please visit the school district website at www.brrsd.net/ curric/hs/projectgraduation and click on the fundraising tab.

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Boy Scouts to Collect Food in November Boy Scout Troop 154, which meets at the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church, will once again participate in the annual National Good Turn, Scouting For Food. Scouting For Food is a program to collect non-perishable food to help feed the millions of Americans, who, studies show, go hungry at some time every month. Last year the troop collected over 4,000 cans and boxes of food which were distributed by the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Those donations helped more than 100 local families during the holiday season. Over the November 13 - 14 weekend, Troop members will go door-to-door in Bridgewater distributing 2,000 bags donated by Post Hardware, Route 22 E, Somerville. Then, on Saturday, November 20th, the Scouts will return to pick up the bags filled with food donations. It is suggested that people leave their food donations near the curb for pickup early Saturday morning. Pickup will begin at 9 a.m.

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Mentors Needed for High School Career Exploration Classes Today’s job market is challenging, to say the least, for many adults. If you are a young adult enrolled in high school, how do you prepare for a future career in an environment that is constantly changing? Students enrolled in the Career Exploration and Awareness class, offered as a business elective at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, have a distinct advantage over their peers when they enter the job market. Most teenagers begin with small, often unpaid jobs that lead to part-time, paid work experiences. Regardless of age or prior experience, the ability to make a good first impression is the key to success in a competitive job market. Along with learning how to write powerful resumes, cover letters and answering questions commonly asked in job interviews, students gain the confidence to promote their strengths and interests through class activities and role-playing. Mock interviews are scheduled at the end of each semester, in January and June. Students experience what it is like to prepare, practice and participate in a job interview. From the opening greeting to sending a thank you letter after the interview, students forge a connection with the adult mentors who conduct the mock interview. The entire experience is a “win-win” situation for both the student and the mentor. Mentors are always needed to assist the Career Exploration and Awareness classes at Bridgewater-Raritan High School; serving as guest speakers and/or mock interviewers. Please contact Patricia Cahill, Business Instructor, pcahill@brrsd. k12.nj.us if you are interested in serving as a mentor or guest speaker.

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Bridgewater Students Graduate from EMT Class The Somerset County Board of Freeholders, in partnership with the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, Raritan Valley Community College, Somerset Medical Center and the Somerset County EMS Chief Officers Association, is pleased to announce that the third Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class was recently recognized at a graduation ceremony at the Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School. “With this third graduating class, we have now augmented our local, community-based rescue squads with 55 new volunteer members. The Somerset County institutions and organizations that have collaborated on this initiative are to be commended, as are the graduates for completing course-work that is

very demanding, both physically and intellectually, and for their community service,” said Freeholder Director Jack M. Ciattarelli. Twenty-four Somerset County high school students graduated after completing the four-month after-school and Saturday EMT certificate program. Certificates were presented to the following students from Bridgewater: Kathrun Addabbo, Joseph Afzali, Erum Ahmad, Saumil Dave, Julianne Davis, Sairam Kripasagar, Ryan Le, Emad Madha, Nikhil Naidu, Ambika Sharma, Michael Stoll, Amanda Vo and Michael Weller. The EMT certificate qualifies graduates to take the New Jersey EMT exam and join a local rescue squad. It also enables students to earn college credits, which are transferable to Raritan

Valley Community College in relevant programs. “The EMT Program at the VoTech has been a tremendous help in augmenting volunteer EMTs for EMS agencies in Somerset County. Many of the young men and women graduating from the program may never even have thought of joining their local squads if not for the Vo-Tech program,” said Steve Weinman, Somerville Rescue Squad chief. “Without a doubt, this program has made an impact in recruiting the next generation of prehospital caregivers in Somerset County.” For more information about the EMT High School Certificate Program, contact Michael Herrera of the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School at 908-526-8900 ext. 7218 or mherrera@scvts.net.

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Bridgewater-Raritan Cheerleaders Reach Top Honors at Competition The Bridgewater-Raritan Spirit Squads successfully competed at the Mountain Valley Conference (MVC) Championships at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School on October 16, 2010. The competition squads wowed the crowd and the Jr. Midget squad will advance to the Pop Warner Eastern Regional Central Qualifier at Sun Bank Arena in Trenton on October 31st. The girls proudly represented the Bridgewater-Raritan program and were rewarded for their commitment and dedication to their teams. “It was a great day for our girls from Flag to Jr. Midgets” said Bridgewater-Raritan Cheer Commissioner, Carrie Weissman. The Jr. Midget squad took 2nd place in the Jr Midget Large Intermediate Division and advanced to the Pop Warner Eastern Regional Central Qualifier. The Jr. Pee Wee squad, the recipients of the prestigious Spirit Award, also had a great showing and completed a successful season. In addition, the Panthers Flag and Mitey-Mite squads exhibited their non-competition routines at the MVC Championships. The Flag squad performed an outstanding routine and enjoyed the experience. The Mitey-Mite squad exhibited an excellent routine and made the association proud.

The Mountain Valley Conference Cheer Competition was held at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School on October 16th. Jr. PeeWee Cheer Squad received the Spirit Award. Photo/Dawn Wilde

Jr. Midget Cheer Placed 2nd and will go on to State Competition held in Trenton on October 31st. Photo/Dawn Wilde

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Recreation Programs Bridgewater Recreation Offers New Wrestling Program Bridgewater Recreation is offering a wrestling program for Bridgewater-Raritan boys in grades kindergarten to 8th (2010-2011 school year). Things you might not know about wrestling: 1) Wrestling is the perfect off-season complement for all sports. It helps improve agility, leverage, conditioning and quickness for all ages. 2) Many former and current NFL players attribute wrestling to their success on the football field. 3) National Federation of High Schools tracks more than 80 sports; and wrestling is ranked as the sixth most popular sport. It consistently draws well over 200,000 high school participants each year. Registration forms with program specifics can be obtained at the Bridgewater Recreation Department 100 Commons Way during office hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 8am to 5pm Friday or via www.bridgewaternj.gov or www.pantherwrestling.org.

Raritan Recreation Fall/Winter Programs Registration is now open for the following recreation programs: Adult Volleyball, Youth Floor Hockey, Youth Basketball, Adult Basketball, Youth Soccer, Youth Flag Football, Youth Cheerleading, Zumba. You may register for these programs in person or by mail. To register in person, stop by the Recreation Office at the rear of the Firehouse at 16 Anderson Street between 7-9 p.m., Monday-Friday. To register by mail, send check or money order to 16 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869: Raritan Residents $45/per program; $90/for 2 household members enrolled; $25/each for 3 or more household members enrolled. Non-Raritan Residents: $50/per program or session; $100/for 2 household members enrolled; $25/each for 3 or more household members enrolled. Registration fee for adult programs: $50/per person (Raritan residents); $60/per person for Adult Basketball (all participants); $55/person (Non-Raritan residents). For a printable registration form and a list of program dates and times, visit the Raritan Borough website at www.raritanboro.org.

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CERT members are briefed on a search and rescue drill during a training program held last month. by Rebecca Doheny Are you looking for an important yet simple way to volunteer in your community? Then joining the CERT program is a great idea! CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT is for people who don’t have the time or resources to train to become firefighters or rescue squad members, but would still like to help in an emergency. The CERT members are specifically trained on topics such as first aid, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, and disaster preparedness. The program is designed to prepare team members to help themselves, their family, and their neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. The CERT program also provides an effective capability for emergency management during a major disaster. Trained CERT volunteers can fan out within their assigned areas, extinguishing small fires, turning off natural gas inlets to damaged homes, performing light search and rescue, and rendering basic medical treatment. These volunteers also offer an important workforce for nonhazardous functions such as shelter support, crowd control, and evacuation. The Somerville-Raritan CERT was activated for these functions during the floods in Bound Brook. The idea of CERT was started in 1985, in Los Angeles City. By 2004, fifty states, three territories, and six foreign countries were using the CERT training. There are over 450 teams in New Jersey with over 15,000 citizen volunteers, all of which are taught by trained professionals. Members are required to be eighteen years or older to participate. Training consists of 7-8 classes taught by local professionally trained firefighters, EMT’s, and other first responders. The training culminates with a half-day course review and Disaster Simulation. This simulation includes fighting a fire, giving a patient triage, checking a victim for shock, helping a choking victim, practicing light search and rescue, and practicing different ways to carry an injured victim. At the end of the day, graduates are rewarded with their own CERT bag containing equipment to be used in various emergency situations. The two local teams which Bridgewater and Raritan residents can join are the Somerville-Raritan team or the Bridgewater team. I attended the classes for the Somerville-Raritan CERT. My class included eight members and our instructor Marc Pellegrino, the captain of Lincoln Fire Hose No. 4 in Somerville. We also had the opportunity to learn from other firefighters and medically trained professionals. The classes were highly informative, very interesting, and a lot of fun. If you are interested in learning more about joining a local CERT, email marc.pellegrino@somervillecert.org (Raritan) or jmitzak@ bridgewaterpd.com (Bridgewater).

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Coats, Blankets, Baby Basics & Frozen Turkeys A Community-Wide Collection Temple Sholom is asking the community to “remember the needy as you clean out your closets for fall and earn points for a free turkey at your favorite grocery store!� The drive for winter items, baby basics, frozen Turkeys and non-perishable food will be held at Temple Sholom, 594 North Bridge St., Bridgewater, on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The annual drive, now in its ninth year, is sponsored by the Temple Sholom Mitzvah Committee and will benefit two local organizations: the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) of Somerville and the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Volunteers will be stationed in the temple’s parking lot as well as in the building’s lobby to accept donations. Items being collected are: - Thanksgiving Day Meal: frozen turkeys and non-perishable food such as: canned

pickles, olives, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, string beans, corn or peas; bottles of salad dressing; boxes of brown sugar, instant mashed potatoes, Stove Top Stuffing mix, bottled soda (regular or diet) or cans of coffee (regular or decaf); packages of cookies, cupcakes, potato chips or pretzels; and packages of 6� or 9� paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic cutlery, tablecloths or take-out containers. All items to benefit the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) of Somerville. - Winter items: blankets, coats, scarves, hats & boots for men, women and children. (Winter apparel must be clean and in good condition.) - Baby basics: hats, gloves/ mittens, scarves and blankets for infants and toddlers; 0-24 month winter clothing; formula, diapers, wipes, baby food, and health care items. Receipts will be available upon request.

All of this is being done in the spirit of Tikkun Olam - the Jewish commandment to Repair the World. Temple Sholom’s involvement with SHIP and the Food Bank Network has continued for many years. Since the start of this annual frozen turkey and food collection nine years ago, Temple Sholom members have donated over 300 frozen turkeys and 2,500 Thanksgiving food items for SHIP’s Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner and over 3,200 coats, blankets, winter apparel and baby basics to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Temple Sholom, located at 594 N. Bridge Street, Bridgewater, is an egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation of 500plus families. For additional information, please call: Rachel Drascher at (908) 658-4746, Debby Lubliner at (908) 722-7015, or Dorothy Weller at (908) 704-8336.

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And the Winner is...

Raritan Borough Welcomes New Police Officers Congratulations to John Fedors, Jr. of Basking Ridge, winner of our “Find the Pumpkin” symbol contest. John won an HD Flip Video Camcorder provided by New Jersey Real Estate Associates. With over thirty years of combined experience, David D’Elia and Robert Smith established New Jersey Real Estate Associates. According to D’Elia, “Bridgewater responded so favorably to our personalized attention to clients and to our dedication to the community that we decided to branch out. We’ve changed our name from Bridgewater Realty to NJ Real Estate Associates in order to expand our community based concept beyond Bridgewater.” The partners recently sponsored two local baseball teams and collected school supplies for the United Way’s “Stuff the Bus.” That drive collected over $90,000 of materials for underprivileged kids in Somerset County. For D’Elia, being a meaningful part of the town where he works is an essential element of doing business the right way. NJ Real Estate Associates encourages its agents to take the same approach. Its flexible and supportive work environment helps entrepreneurial agents develop professionally, and in return, the agents focus their entrepreneurial spirit not only on their work with clients, but also on the needs in their communities. As an independent brokerage, NJ Real Estate Associates is not driven by large corporate interests, but is guided by its belief that its agents should be independent, hard working, and experienced. For D’Elia, good agents are connected to their clients and rooted in the communities where their clients live and work.

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Fundraiser for Bridgewater Child at Learning Express Toys on November 11th

Hundreds Walk in Honor of Dan Liss

On Thursday, November 11, the Learning Express toy store in Branchburg (located at the Cedar Glen Shopping Center at 3150 Route 22W near Shoprite) will host a shopping day in honor of Isabella, a Bridgewater girl living with Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder. Isabella, whose last name is being withheld for privacy, is seventeen months old and has been fighting for her life since the day she was born. On November 11, 20% of all sales at Learning Express will be donated to Bella’s fund, which supplements her care as well as medical research for FOD. Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder is a rare metabolic condition in which the enzyme that processes fat is missing. This causes the body to shut down as soon as it runs out of calories for energy. Within a day of her birth, the newborn Bella went into cardiac arrest and had to be saved by a talented medical team. She spent several weeks in the NICU of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her survival chances were almost zero, but her will to survive, parental love and a fantastic medical team brought her through. Isabella continues to fight the odds every day of her life. She is fed a special formula through a feeding tube and is learning to enjoy food by mouth. Doctors thought the brain damage from her cardiac arrests would prevent her from crawling or walking but she is doing both. Bella has to spend most of her time in the home and away from potentially life threatening germs. She contracted H1N1 last winter and managed to beat that too. While the future is uncertain for Bella, she is currently receiving the best care her family can provide. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to the Bella Fund on Thursday, November 11th at Learning Express Branchburg. To donate directly, checks can be written to “MOM’s Club of Bridgewater – Central East / Bella Fund” and sent in the care of Learning Express, 3150 Route 22, Branchburg, NJ 08876. To donate to FOD research, please visit FODSUPPORT.ORG. For more information about Bella’s shopping day at Learning Express, please contact Jon Cassino at 908.725.7869 or via email at jonc.learningexpress@verizon.net.

Additional Events at Learning Express Author Signing - On November 7th 2010 from 1-3 p.m. Carol Aebersold, co-author of the beloved “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” will be signing books at Learning Express of Branchburg. This beautifully illustrated children’s book includes a commemorative certificate and comes packaged in a keepsake box which includes the family’s new scout elf direct from the North Pole. Sell Your Halloween Candy at Learning Express - From November 1-8, Learning Express will give children $1 per pound for collected candy, with a limit of $5. The cash is in the form of “Fergie Dollars” that can be spent for toys in the store. Candy may be exchanged by children only, and not parents. Silhouette Day - Learning Express Toy Stores in Hillsborough and Branchburg will host Ruth Graber, the “Silhouette Lady” on November 7th and November 14th respectively. Each event will run from 2-6 p.m. Grabner has had 30 years of experience in this rare art form. A graduate of Pratt with a MFA from Montclair State, she is the only practitioner of this skill first popularized in the 18th century. The cost is $29.99 for a hand cut silhouette. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Hillsborough store at 908.431.7869 or the Branchburg store at 908.725.7869.

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Three hundred family members, friends, former teachers, and total strangers gathered at White Oak Park in Branchburg on October 3rd to celebrate a life that was short, but truly sweet and memorable. Photo/Pat Cahill by Pat Cahill Runners, walkers and supporters sporting blue shirts warmed up for the First Annual Torbethon, in honor of Daniel T. Liss, a 2007 BRHS graduate and junior at Rider University who passed away in August. Dan loved the NY Giants, NY Yankees, wrestling, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. No one expected Dan’s joyful life to end too soon, but then again, Dan wouldn’t want a beautiful fall day to be wasted on sorrow and sadness. So celebrate they did…walking and running to raise $12,000 for the Daniel T. Liss Memorial Fund, established by Dan’s fam-

ily to help others who have spinal cord injuries, are in need of wheelchairs, modified vehicles, or ramps to provide ease of access to their homes. Dan’s spirit never wavered from the day he became paralyzed until the day he died. He was determined to seize every day and cherish everyone in his life. Dan wanted others facing similar challenges to have a better chance at recovery and mobility. Ken and Gina Liss, Dan’s parents, sisters Jennifer McKay, Jackie Liss, girlfriend Alexandra Renwanz, and friend Ronnie Umphenour, organized the 5K Run/Walk. Donations came in from corporations, businesses,

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friends and family. Participants and runners received prizes that ranged from baskets from local businesses, to a football autographed by NY Giants tight end Kevin Boss, to a 42” TV donated by Quality Lab Accessories. Many thanks to the following businesses for their support and donations: Pizzo and Pizzo, K.V. Group Inc, The Jason P. Schiable Memorial Fund, Drs. Bonner and Shiable, DMD, Foothill Maintenance LLC, Pepsico, Raritan Family Healthcare, Electrotech, All City Swbd, Scholes Electric, beFitanywhere LLC, Quality Lab Accessories, Depasquale The Spa, Rita’s of Bridgewater and Somerville, David A. Stires Associates, Hair Port Salon, Chimney Rock Inn, Green Knoll Grill, Miami Beach Tans of Bridgewater, Kiddie Academy of Bridgewater, Soprano’s Pizza, All American T-Shirt Printers, and all participants and supporters of the First Annual Torbethon. There is a Facebook page dedicated to Dan’s memory. Donations can be sent to the Daniel T. Liss Memorial Fund, Box 241, 16 Mount Bethel Rd, Warren, NJ 07059. See you next year at the Torbethon!

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks the Grand Opening of The Comeback Kid

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The Comeback Kid, a new children’s consignment boutique, celebrated the opening of its first store at 1944 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 6th. The Comeback Kid offers a quality selection of children’s clothing sizes newborn through 16, as well as accessories, footwear, baby gear, furniture, toys, books, and more. In addition, the store carries a unique assortment of brand-new children’s merchandise that is perfect for gift-giving. Owner Leah Papp has a background in Fashion Design and previously worked in Manhattan as an assistant fashion designer. She is excited about combining her creative and business skills and putting them both to work at The Comeback Kid. “I’ve always been a big fan of buying used for my own son and have always wished that there was a local children’s consignment store where I could shop year-round,” says Leah Papp. “Once my mom and I started talking to other mothers in the area, we realized they felt the same way and that there was a need that wasn’t being met in Martinsville. That’s how the idea of our store was born.” People interested in consigning with The Comeback Kid or obtaining more information about the store, such as hours and policies, may either call the store at 732-667-5999 or visit their Facebook page by searching “The Comeback Kid NJ.” The store may also be followed on Twitter.

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Students from Adamsville Primary School Share Their Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Brandon Cortes-Fischer 1st Grade

Sammy Fromberg 1st Grade

Ariel Urena 2nd Grade

Darpan Chahal 3rd Grade

Madisyn Pilla 3rd Grade

Roshan Sundar 3rd Grade

grims came, the Native Americans shared their secrets of life and how to survive. They were thankful like us. But, most importantly, we should be thankful for all we have, not just on Thanksgiving, but all year round!

for bringing us all together and celebrating everything we have on our plates and in our lives. It makes me feel safe and lucky for what I have.

Jessica Guan 1st Grade L-R: Co-owners Anne Papp and Leah Papp with Bridgewater Mayor Patricia Flannery and Economic Development Officer Howard Turbowitz during the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Comeback Kid. Leah’s son, Aiden, holds the ribbon.

Students from Miss Batsiyan’s 1st Grade Class, Ms. Jacquish’s 2nd Grade Class, and Ms. Zapoticky’s 3rd Grade AI Class of Adamsville Primary School recently answered the question, “What is the Meaning of Thanksgiving?” and “What are You Thankful for?” Their answers appear below. Visit our website at www.thebreezenj. com (page 25) to see all student responses from these classes.

Jessica Guan

Grandpas and Grandmas, Uncles, Aunts and friends come to our house for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my family, because they invite my friends to my house.

Brandon Cortes-Fischer

Thanksgiving means inviting the Indians to eat turkey. I’m thankful for my friends and my Uncle Steven. Thanksgiving makes everyone come to my house and I feel happy.

Sammy Fromberg

Thanksgiving means to me spending time with my family. I am thankful for my skateboard and my family.

Ariel Urena

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Swing Orchestra plays tunes for the listening pleasure of the large crowd that gathered at the Basilone Statue on September 24th.

Jenna Wronski, age 6, of Bridgewater, shakes hands with the Marines and thanks them “for all they do” after the band concert held at RVCC on September 25th. Winners of the 2nd Annual John Basilone 5K “Fun Run” are 1st place: Sam Forman; 2nd place: Dave Bachman; and 3rd place: Al Cirne

Peter Vitelli and John Pacifico present a framed photograph of the unveiling of the statue (1948) to Guest Speaker General Steven Hummer.

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County Offers Weekday Recycling of Consumer Electronics Somerset County residents now can recycle electronics Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Newtech Recycling Inc., located at 600A Apgar Dr., Somerset. “Starting this October, we expanded the electronics-waste program to allow residents to dispose of e-waste on weekdays, at their convenience. This is in addition to our usual First Saturday of the Month drop-off days at the county Recycling Center in Bridgewater,� said Freeholder Deputy Director Robert Zaborowski, recycling division liaison. Newtech is a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permitted facility, which provides computer and electronic recycling and data destruction services. Newtech Recycling Inc. is located off Route 287 at Exit 12-Weston Canal Road. Take Weston Canal Road South to Apgar Drive to the loading dock around back. For more information about this program, contact Recycling Coordinator Melissa Harvey at (908) 231-7109 or harvey@ co.somerset.nj.us.

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From a pool of 48 applicants from around the country, The Storming Robots robotic team is the sole team from New Jersey to be selected to compete in the MIT/NASA project, SPHERES-ZERORobotics program. “Zero Robotics� is a robotics programming competition that opens the world-class research facilities on the International Space Station (ISS) to high school students. Students will actually write programs that will control a satellite in space! The goal is to build critical engineering skills for students, such as problem solving, design thought process, operations training, and team work. Ultimately we hope to inspire future scientists and engineers so that they will view working in space as “normal�, and will grow up pushing the limits of engineering and space exploration. The students are currently working hard to write algorithms for the SPHERES satellites to accomplish tasks relevant to future space missions. SPHERES stands for the Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites. This December the ten teams with the best design will compete aboard the ISS; the competition will be broadcast live to MIT, where all teams will be invited to attend. Storming Robots director, Elizabeth Mabrey, is one of the founders for the hands-on robotics program that teaches students science, technology, engineering and math via robotics. She said the students were ecstatic about the opportunity. “There is a ‘coolness’ factor in this particular competition as they get to automate a satellite up in the space station at the final competition,� Elizabeth Mabrey said. “The students are looking forward to flexing their brain muscle.� To learn about programs from Storming Robots, you may visit www.stormingrobots.com, or to learn about the Zerorobotics program, visit www.zerorobotics.mit.edu.

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The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC thanks all of the basketball players who participated in the Third Annual Larry Cubas 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Twenty teams competed in three divisions in the recent fundraising event held at the JCC in Bridgewater. The Tournament benefits The Larry Cubas Endowment Scholarship Fund, which each year awards a scholarship to two local high school students for use toward their college education. Anyone interested in additional information or in donating to the Larry Cubas Endowment Scholarship Fund should contact JCC Associate Executive Director Laura Friedman at 908-725-6994 x213; LFriedman@ssbjcc.org. Photo/Terry Boudreau

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Left: Coach Marton with members of the girls Cross Country team. L-R: Sophia Banafato, Gabby Alaimo, Lydia Carra, Julia Guazzo, Meri Steinmetz, Grace Dimock, Erica Bohdan. The girls placed 1st out of 13 teams in the Varsity A race competing in the NJCTC Stewart Invitational at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth on September 23rd. Photo/JoAnn Carra

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to opponents Immaculata and Franklin. The BR defense has uncharacteristically given up 80 points in their two losses this season. With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Panthers are now playing for playoff positioning. Their latest win against Montgomery puts the Panthers at 5-2 and if BR plays their cards right, they can earn a top seed in Group IV and guarantee a home playoff game. Field Hockey - Surprise, Surprise, the girl’s field hockey team led by Coach Debonis are 16-0 and continue to storm by nearly every opponent. Seniors Sam Sherman and Katie Fanning along with their defensive partner junior Kayla Sullivan have been the anchor on a defense that has proven to be a force in Group IV. The state playoffs are coming up fast, and the recent Somerset County champs expect nothing less than a Group IV sectional title. Girls Tennis - The girls tennis team has proved to the area it is the best group of girls BR has fielded since the state championship team of three years ago. Three members from that historic team, Julianne Davis, her twin Caroline, and Monica Castle, have come back after two injury plagued seasons with a force. Recently, the girls placed second in the Somerset County Tournament, and also made a run in the state playoffs before falling to perennial powerhouse Westfield. Boys Soccer: Two words can best describe the play of the BR boy’s soccer team: total domination. A perfect 14-0 record and 7 shutouts is no easy feat; and with all-county talent on the attack, midfield, and defense, this team looks unstoppable. As for the SCIAA tournament and the Skyland Conference, the Panthers and Coach Szeles will be vying for both championships against their arch nemesis Pingry. Girls Soccer: By being 11-2 and taking down the toughest competition in the area, Mel Greco, Jess Bonjione and company have solidified themselves as one of the teams to beat as state playoffs roll around. The girls this year, compared to years in the past, are very deep at every position, and when you have a rested Sherry “White Lightning” Oller coming off the edge, goals are sure to come by frequently. The most impressive part of this squad however is the stout goalie play of Senior Morgan Patullo, and her freshman companion Casey Murphy. Both of these studs together form what is known as a brick wall that players can barely score against. Girls Gymnastics: The season for the gymnastics team is nearly over, but the best is yet to come. The much-anticipated Skyland Championships will took place on October 22nd at Montgomery High School. At press time, the team looks to earn a top spot, which would cap off yet another successful season. Cross Country: On October 20th, both the boys and girls crosscountry teams had their SCIAA meet. The boys finished 4th overall, thanks in part to senior “The Inferno” Jake Ruskan and Steve Morgan who came in 6th and 10th, respectively. As for the girl’s, they finished 5th overall; with senior stud Lydia Carra coming in 18th with a time of 19:59. Both squads look to take home the hardware on November 6th for the NJSIAA state sectional championship. Girls Volleyball: The girls volleyball team has had a rough season but recently have been on a run with three wins in their last four outings. With only a handful of games left in this season, a few more in the W column would make seniors Erin Shade and Pree Chithapuram happy.

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The Social Network - The Oscar movie season is finally here, and there is no better way to kick it off than with David Fincher’s The Social Network. Combining fantastic direction with some amazing performances, this film is certainly one that should not be missed. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard student and founder of Facebook. The film centers around Zuckerberg and the programmers that helped him create Facebook. Such scenes are mostly explored through flashbacks, since a fair bit of the movie is dedicated to the legal troubles Zuckerberg faced after Facebook gained popularity. One such lawsuit came from his best friend and co-founder of Facebook, Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). Garfield shines as Saverin, but will undoubtedly be overlooked because of Eisenberg’s unbelievable performance. In fact, every actor in The Social Network holds their own on-screen, including Justin Timberlake. Timberlake plays Sean Parker, the founder of Napster and Zuckerberg’s business partner after Facebook becomes popular among college students. The cinematography in The Social Network is simply stunning. The scenes set around Harvard are striking and dramatic, giving the film a very grave mood despite the humor mixed throughout. Also, Aaron Sorkin’s screenplay is one of the best in recent years, mostly due to the excellent dialogue. The editing in The Social Network is also very crisp, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets acknowledged accordingly come Oscars. However, this film is certainly not flawless. After the opening few scenes, the focus shifts to Zuckerberg’s legal troubles. While not necessarily difficult to follow, the time jumps become choppy and are not as clear as they should be. That problem is remedied later, at which time the court scenes and flashbacks alternate flawlessly. If you’re looking for a contemporary drama that accurately represents our society today, seeing The Social Network will be a fun and thought-provoking experience. It is definitely an early front-runner for Best Picture at the 2011 Oscars. Rating: 9/10

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Survivors take steps with the Joao Jose ‘John’ Santos Charitable Organization in their fight to end suicide. The Joao Jose ‘John’ Santos Charitable Organization was among the hundreds of marchers for suicide prevention at the “Out of the Darkness” Community Walk held on October 3rd at Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick. This was the 7th annual walk sponsored by the Central Jersey Chapter of the (AFSP) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention which hopes to bring suicide into the light and into the forefront of our lives. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, spouses, grandparents and friends of people who have taken their lives walked in the chilly morning in the fight against suicide. This year the timing and location of the walk fell close to the events surrounding the death of Tyler Clementi; the Rutgers student who took his life by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his roommates videotaped him with another man and posted it on the internet. This tragedy was certainly in people’s minds; however, statistics show

that over 92% of people who die by suicide have some underlying mental illness at the time of their death. In life, people suffer all kinds of humiliations and bad things do happen. We all struggle with life’s ups and downs. However, in most cases, those alone wouldn’t necessarily cause them to take their life. Typically, there is some underlying disorder; bipolar or depression. It’s crucial that when people see signs and symptoms of depression or suicide tendencies in loved ones, they need to talk to them, and reach out for help immediately even against their loved ones will, because they could be saving their life. If you don’t know the signs/symptoms of depression or if you need resources, please visit www.thejohncharitable.org. This site contains educational information in the Portuguese and English language. For additional information, kindly contact M.Augusta Santos via www.thejohncharitable.org or 908-707-1699.

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Saint Ann School’s Filippini Sisters Celebrate 100 Years in America

It’s hard to believe that it’s November already. Where did the year go? My message this month is short but nevertheless important. On November 2nd you will have the opportunity to vote in the General Election. Voting is one of the most sacred and most important privileges we enjoy as Americans so please exercise your right and vote. There are countries in which people walk for days to get to the polling place and then stand in lines for hours to cast their vote. Please don’t ever take this privilege for granted. I would also like to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving. Jo-Ann Liptak, Mayor Raritan Borough

MOMS Club Invites You to Join their Fall Fun The MOMS Club of Bridgewater West is a local, non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms. We’ve had a fun few months of activities. September and October brought us lots of free trial classes, including Evolution Gymnastics, Kids MusicRound, BounceU, and Serova School of Dance, as well a tour of Long Meadow Farm, where the kids learned how to groom the horses and even enjoyed a pony ride. Our Halloween party included Halloween crafts, yummy snacks and special music, and the chance to show off costumes in our annual costume parade. We have some special local service events coming up—you can do things with your kids and still give back to the community. We visited Raritan Health Center with the kids in costume to share some Halloween fun with the residents. We will be participating in the local Run for Runaways to benefit the Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children, at Duke Island Park on November 6th. We also will be having another blood drive playdate (we take turns watching the kids while 2 moms donate blood at Somerset Medical Center). November brings us a night out at the theater (moms only), a special monthly meeting with several Bridgewater Board of Education members to talk to us about our schools and answer our questions; more free trial classes including Little Gym and Making Music Praying Twice music class, and a lesson on how to play Bunco. And what fall season would be complete without beautiful fall days playing at the park—besides our regular play dates at the park, our Stroller Club meets once a week to get in some exercise and adult conversation and the kids still get to play afterwards. We hope you join us and see how much fun you can have right here in Bridgewater. If you’d like more information about our club, please email: info@bridgewaterwestmomsclub.com. You could also visit our website for more information: www.bridgewaterwestmomsclub. com. – Submitted by Margery Meyer

Pictured left to right are: Sister Barbara O’Kane (student teacher 4th-6th grade) and Sister Rita Tassinari (Vice Principal), the two new Filippini Sisters at St. Ann School. As the school year began, St. Ann School, Raritan, welcomed two new Filippini Sisters to its family. Sister Rita Tassinari was appointed Vice Principal and Sister Barbara O’Kane began student teaching in 4th through 6th grades. Sisters Rita and Barbara joined Sister Gloria Caglioti, principal of St. Ann School for the past 18 years, to celebrate 100 years of the Filippini presence in America. On September 11, 2010, many people gathered at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark, New Jersey, to open a year of celebration with a Mass of Thanksgiving. People came from the

many states, cities and towns where the Filippini Sisters taught thousands of students and where the nuns assisted the parishes in numerous ways. Everyone, including representatives from St. Ann Parish and School, offered prayers of thanksgiving for the great work the Sisters have done in the United States from August 17, 1910 to 2010, 100 years later. In 1910, Saint Pope Pius X gave a special blessing to five Filippini Sisters who were leaving Italy and sailing toward St. Joachim Parish in Trenton, New Jersey to open a school filled with the children of Italian immigrants. They sailed on a ship

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St. Ann School Offers “Buddy Day”

St. Ann School is inviting area school students from K-7th grade to be a St. Ann Student for the day. The school will host students on November 4th & 5th (or another convenient date). They will participate in a regular school day plus some extra activities. Guests will be paired with a student to shadow throughout the day so they can learn about St. Ann School in a comfortable, interactive environment. Principal, Sister Gloria Caglioti, reflected, “There seems to be a mystique or stereotype about what it’s like to attend a Catholic school. Last year’s visitors saw first-hand how our talented teachers make learning enjoyable. Some were surprised to learn that we study all the same things –math, science, language arts - that they learn in public school, plus Religion, of course. Others were surprised to see the computers and flat screen TVs in every classroom. One little girl was so excited to participate in our music and art classes, and she couldn’t believe that her new 1st grade friend is learning Spanish. It was a lot of fun watching their perceptions wash away.” There is no cost to attend Buddy Day, but advanced registration is required. Openings are available for Nov. 4 or Nov. 5. Parents are invited to attend a special Open House on Wednesday, Nov 3rd at 7:00p to learn more about St. Ann School and what their children can expect during their visit. Please call Kelly (908) 725-7787 for more info, to register or to schedule another date that is convenient for you.

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Fire Prevention Week was Celebrated with Open Houses and Preschool Visits On October 6th Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Department hosted an “Open House” for kids to learn about fire safety/ prevention. The children had a chance to step into a fire truck, meet the firefighters, try on gear, and sound the fire truck alarms. Children were also taught how to use a fire extinguisher. Afterwards, there was a table full of treats, cookies, cakes, and giveaways including rulers, fire hats, pencils, stickers and more.

Upper Right: Firefighter Mark O’Dell outfits Reginald Nuse of Bridgewater in firefighter gear during the Open House at Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Department. Photo/Dawn Wilde Right: Girls and boys had a chance to step onto a fire truck at the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Department Open House. Photo/Dawn Wilde

Rocktoberfest - Bridgewater residents Steve Lystad and Tom Ruperto jam together at the annual Rocktoberfest held at the Ruperto home on October 9th. Below: BRHS senior Tyler Ruperto dazzles the crowd with his guitar riffs.

Below: Children at Creme de la Creme of Bridgewater learned important safety lessons when firefighters from Country Hills Fire Department visited the school during National Fire Prevention Week in October.

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School Calendar Nov. 1 - BRHS Band Parent Assoc. IHOP Fundraiser - All Day Nov. 2 - BRHS - PTO Basket Bingo - 7-10 p.m. Nov. 4 & 5 - Schools Closed Nov. 9 - BRHS Band Parent Assoc. - 7 p.m. - BRHS Nov. 10 - Adamsville - PTO Meeting - 7 p.m. Nov. 11 - Hillside - PTO Ladies Night Out Nov. 11 - Van Holten - PTO Meeting - 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 - Bradley Garden - Schwan’s Frozen Food Truck - 3 p.m. Nov. 12 - Crim - Grades 2-4 Game Night - 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 12 - Eisenhower - 6th Grade Fun Night Nov. 13 - Van Holten - Back Porch Shopping Nov. 16 - JFK - Market Day - 5-6 p.m. Nov. 17 - BRHS Band Parent Assoc. Barnes & Noble Fundraiser - 9-11 p.m. Nov. 17 - Bradley Gardens PTO Meeting - 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 - BRMS - School Play - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 - BRHS Band Parent Dinner Dance at Somerville Elks - 6-10 p.m. Nov. 24 - Half-day session Nov. 25 & 26 - Schools Closed Please check the school web sites and calendars for updates or last minute adjustments http://www.brrsd.k12.nj.us.

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Panther Perspective Plan for College Early by Karras Lambert

I suppose I never really understood what seniors meant when they complained to me about writing their college essays and submitting applications. It always seemed so far away, and it was so easy to pretend that the experience would be different for me. Of course, it isn’t, and now I’d like to explain to all underclassmen the details of the college application process. To begin, visiting colleges during your junior year is a great first step. The admissions counselors and faculty you might meet are always happy to see younger students who show interest in their college early in their application process. Personally, I was told I was getting a “jump start” from three of the five colleges I visited during my

junior year. Also, deciding what kind of college experience you want is vital. Take into consideration whether you would like to attend an urban or suburban campus, the size of the college, and obviously the majors available at each college you’re interested in. That way, the list of potential colleges that you might apply to will be slimmed down considerably and make the process more manageable. There is a great program that students of BRHS can use called Naviance, which matches your intended major and preferences and creates a list of colleges that match your search parameters. Next, the summer before your senior year, make a Common Application account online and

start working on it right away. Having most of it completed in September, including the required short essays, will ease stress during your senior year immensely and make it much more enjoyable. I only wish that I listened to that very advice. The Common App really streamlines the application process and makes it relatively simple. However, while most colleges do accept the Common App, some do not. If the college you want to apply to does not, you will have to fill out some extra paperwork. So for the freshmen and sophomores, don’t worry too much about college yet, but do keep it in the back of your mind. One day, you’ll be a senior too and regret not getting started sooner.

Student Designs Mouse Pad for BRMS Library

The BREA sponsored a contest to design a computer mouse pad for the BRMS library. The winner of the contest is Allison Gerlach who appears in the above photo (left) with her family (L-R) mother Tammy, brother Daniel, father Dan, brother Mike; (seated holding design) Allison, and sister Brianna. Photo Right: Allison and BRMS Librarian Leigh Woznick show off the mouse pads. The winning design features a panther (BR’s mascot) with his teeth in a book and reads, “Sink your teeth in a good book!”

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Obituaries Plainfield – Oscar A. LealGomez, 2 yrs.-2 mos. old, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2010. He was born in Somerville, NJ on June 17, 2008 to his parents, Rosa Yazin Leal and Mario Gomez. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Somerville Funeral Home, Inc., 10 West End Ave., Somerville. Hillsborough – Theresa “Terry” Josette Dunn, 11, entered enternal life on August 29, 2010. Theresa was a 6th grade student at St. Ann’s School in Raritan. Completing a written report on a saint, collecting specimens for a science project, finishing the final pages of her summer reading, would best describe Theresa as a very eager, enthusiastic individual who enjoyed her school days at St. Ann’s School and being with her many friends and classmates. Theresa is survived by her parents, Robert and Donna Dunn; several brothers & sisters, Robert, Jr., Joseph, Matthew, Nicole, Kaitlyn; a materal grandmother, Theresa Gavin; paternal grandparents, Robert M. (Estelle) Dunn, III, Marilyn (Ronald) DeFulvio; godparents, R.J. Barna and Lisa Dunn Koller; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Somerville Funeral Home, Inc., 10 West End Ave., Somerville. Austin, TX – Gertrude Kaemmerer, 79, died on August 29, 2010. Gertrude loved playing cards, chinese checkers, sending birthday and Christmas cards to her family and friends, and tracking the weather. Gertrude was a kind, generous person, who was devoted to her family, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Gertrude is survived by her children, John (Deborah) Kaemmerer of Pflugerville, TX, Elisabeth (John) Toolan of North Hampton, PA, Ann Marie (Ralph) McGinnis of Sergeantsville, NJ, Katherine (John) Altavilla of Califon, NJ; two brothers, Albert (Joan) Sortorius and Valentine Sortorius; her sister, Katherine Reslmaier; eleven grandchildren, Katherine (John) Rydzy, Joseph Toolan, Ralph McGinnis, Jr., Elisabeth (Todd) Kohler, Amy McGinnis, Laura Toolan, Lisa Toolan, Nicholas Kaemmerer, Amanda Altavilla, Susan Kaemmerer, John Altavilla; and one great-grandson, Ryan Rydzy; and sister-in-law, Carol Sortorius. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Kaemmerer (6/19/10) and her brother, Joseph Sortorius. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Bongiovi Funeral Home, LLC, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan.

Piscataway – Herman R. Zambrano, 67, died September 18, 2010. Herman was a Banker for the Government Bank in Guatemala City, Guatemala; and a Courier for over (25) years with the Courier News and Star Ledger. Funeral arrangements were private under the direction of the Somerville Funeral Home, 10 West End Ave., Somerville. Raritan - Elizabeth Ferguson (Betty) Barell, 95, passed away on September 23, 2010. Formerly of Sherborn, MA, she was residing at Raritan Health in Raritan at the time of her death. She attended Mt. Holyoke College and graduated from Cornell University in 1937 with a major in home economics. While raising her three children, Betty worked as a lab assistant in the bacteriology department of Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA and then as a researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston for 15 years. Funeral services were under the direction of the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave. Somerville. Bridgewater - Jonathan A. Vlachos, 62, died peacefully on September 24, 2010 at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. Jonathan lived in Far Hills, before moving to Bridgewater 30 years ago. Jonathan was a graduate of Norwich University in Vermont. An Insurance Broker, Jonathan worked for Willis Inc of NY, and formerly of Aon. An avid ice hockey player, he was the MVP of the Morristown School 196667 team and won the school’s prestigious Halvoran Trophy. He was also elected to Morristown Beards Athletic Hall of Fame. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Nancy (Grobarz) Vlachos; sons, Jonathan A. Vlachos; Ryan N. Vlachos; daughters, Ashley L. Vlachos; Kelsey E. Vlachos all of Bridgewater; grandchildren, Jamison and Nicholas; and brother, Robert “Nick” Vlachos of Pt. Pleasant. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main Street, Bridgewater.

The BReeze Carpenter Assistant for the Local Builders. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Bongiovi Funeral Home, LLC, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan. Bridgewater - Juanita Hicks Lodata, 83, died peacefully on September 26, 2010 at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. Juanita was born and raised in Somerville. She moved to Bridgewater in 1954 where she spent her time as a homemaker, devoted to her family. She leaves behind a daughter Patricia Indrisek of Bridgewater, sons Mark Lodata of Somerset and Jeffrey Lodata of Doylestown, PA. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren Adam and Scott Indrisek, Matthew, Nathan and Ryan Lodata, and great- grandchild, Ethan Lodata. Funeral services were under the direction of the Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main St., Bridgewater. Raritan – Angelo J. Laggini, 90, died on September 30, 2010. Angelo was a Banker for Raritan State Bank of Somerset Valley, a Branch Manager of The First National Bank of Central Jersey, Assistant Vice President of State Bank of Raritan Valley, Assistant Vice President of The First National Bank of Central Jersey, a Loan Officer of Somerville Trust Company, a Supervisor-Quality Control of Ortho Pharmaceuticals, a Secretary at Raritan Planning Board for over (25) years, a Treasurer for Somerset County Visiting Nurses Association. Angelo was a Member of the Raritan Senior Citizens, Raritan Lions Club-Past President/Secretary/ Treasurer for over 40 years, Charter Member-Past President Tri-Co. Chapter (Union, Middlesex, Somerset), American Institute of Banking, Communicant of St. Ann’s Church. Angelo is survived by his children, JoAnn (Joseph) Morella of Manville and Cindy (Chuck) Galvacky of Raritan; three brothers, Dominic (Ann) Laggini of Somerville, Albert “Chick” (Marie) Laggini of Hillsborough, Victor (Carol) Laggini of Raritan; a sister, Jean

Somerset - Nancy A. Korosko, 97, died September 24, 2010 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Somerset. She is survived by two sons, Alan Korosko of Spotswood, and Joseph Korosko of New Brunswick; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main Street, Bridgewater. Branchburg – Gene Pellechio, 52 , died on September 25, 2010. Gene lived most of his life in Raritan before residing in Branchburg. Gene was a

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Somerville – Juanita Taylor, 73, died on October 1, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Baxley, GA on August 20, 1937 to her dear parents Buddy and Queen McCrae Carter. Juanita was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Somerville Funeral Home, Inc., 10 West End Avenue, Somerville.

Bridgewater - Dr. Howard Vogel, 85, died October 3, 2010. Born in Somerville and was formerly of Bridgewater before moving to Naples, Florida in 2000. Dr. Vogel was employed as an optometrist in Raritan for over 49 years retiring in 1998. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII serving in Pearl Harbor Medical Core. He was a member of Temple Sholom in Bridgewater and was past treasurer of fund raising for the new Temple building. Dr. Vogel was a member of the Raritan Lions Club and the National Optometric Association. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years Dorothy, a son Jeffrey and his wife Silvia, a daughter Victoria B. Vogel and her husband Dane Blumenthal, a brother Irwin Vogel and his wife Dorothy and three grandchildren. Cecelia Vogel and Justin and Zoe Blumenthal.Arrangements were by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave., Somerville.

Bridgewater – Mark Thomas Amadeo, 47, died on October 3, 2010 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mark was a Computer Programmer for Marsh McClennan. Mark was a talented “Mr. Fix It”, enjoyed country music, and was a great teacher. Mark is survived by his wife, Manuela Campos Amadeo; his loving son, Kyle Amadeo; three dearest sisters, Sylvia and Emily Amadeo, Jeanette and husband James Amadeo-Hyder, and his best friend and brother, Fred Kress. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Somerville Funeral Home, Inc., 10 West End Ave., Somerville. Bridgewater – Janet DeStefano, 47, died on October 3, 2010. Janet worked in the Human Resource Department at Barker Bus Company located in Bridgewater for over (10) years and was a volunteer at the Kelsey Run. Janet is survived by her daughter, Alyssa DeStefano of Bridgewater; two sisters, Deb-

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Students from Adamsville Primary School Share Their Thoughts on Thanksgiving We wish we could have published all of the students’ answers in the paper, but due to space issues we could only publish a few from each class. Following are the rest of the students’ answers by classroom: Miss Batsiyan’s 1st Grade Class I am thankful for my family and my friends and me. A surprise is very special. - Henry May I am thankful for everyone coming to my house and for playing with my friend. - Carolina Osses Thanksgiving to me is special. I am thankful for my mom, dad, and grandma. - Jordan “Isaiah” Honis I love to eat turkey. I am thankful for my brother. - Claire Kuhn I am thankful for mommy and daddy! I like to eat turkey. - Kaitlyn Zayle Having a great time at somebody’s house - that’s what Thanksgiving means. I am thankful for the food. - Allison Madrigal I am thankful for my mom and my dad. Thanksgiving is special because I get to eat turkey. - Isabelle Miller Thanksgiving means eating turkey. On Thanksgiving I spend time with my family. - Dylan Taylor I am thankful for my mom and my dad and for turkey. - Tyler Kordzikowski I am thankful for my pets. Thanksgiving means to me eating turkey. - Grace Kaczanowki What Thanksgiving means to me is eating dinner with my family and I am thankful for my food. - Brianna Raub I am thankful for my family. Thanksgiving means that they eat turkey. - Jack Welgos

To me, Thanksgiving means spending time with my family. I am thankful for having delicious food and having a nice teacher and catching a turkey too! - Emily Szopa Thanksgiving means eating turkey with my grandma and my dad and mom. I am thankful for my mom and dad and my brother and grandma and my cousin Ryan. - Christopher Papatyi Me and my family eat turkey and pasta. We drink juice. I like turkey and I’m thankful for my family. Jian Rodriguez Ms. Jacquish’s 2nd Grade Class I have a big family. We all go to my Grandma’s house to eat the food. I eat turkey. The food and the house feel so warm. When I leave I hug my family good-bye. It’s always fun to see them, especially on Thanksgiving. - Rhianna Noonan Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I like it because of the food, especially the pie! My favorite pie is pumpkin. Our tradition is that my Grandma makes homemade pie. - Michael Pastor So many people in my family celebrate Thanksgiving. We go to our Aunt’s house. On Thanksgiving we eat delicious food. I like the turkey. If there wasn’t a Thanksgiving I would be very sad. - Christian Tan What Thanksgiving means to me is the season. The cold crisp fall has colorful leaves, acorns, and trees. Flowers are wilting. Fall is fun! I love the leaves changing colors like red, brown, yellow and orange. Soon it will be winter! I’ll wait for next year! - Bridgette Cayaban For me Thanksgiving means that people come together and have a feast. I love Thanksgiving. It is a time to share with others. Thanksgiving makes me

feel happy because I think it’s one of the best holidays ever! - Madison Bailey Ms. Zapoticky’s 3rd Grade AI Class Thanksgiving is a special holiday where my family can gather, pray, and eat. It is the only time of year that I can see my cousin who lives in Canada. We pray with thanks to God, parents, and other people important to us. We also enjoy the food! - Julia Chang Thanksgiving is a fantastic holiday. For me it means fun. It is the time when families and friends gather to share the joy and fun of the holidays. We prepare turkey and other delicious foods for Thanksgiving. It is the time to say thanks to all the good things. - Aditya Pradeep Thanksgiving means a lot of appreciation and celebration. I appreciate my teacher and my family, because my teacher helps me learn things like writing and reading strategies and my family cooks and cares for me. When I celebrate, my family and I eat delicious foods together. I am thankful for Thanksgiving! - Jeannie Zhao Thanksgiving means “thanks” and “giving” to me. It teaches me to thank my parents for what I have, and share my things with others. I have fun playing games and celebrate with my family, and love others by giving them gifts like clothes, toys, and supplies. - Justin Lee Thanksgiving means reunion for most families. Since most of my family is in China, so for me it is vacation time, actually it is pretty smart: Last Thanksgiving my family went to Disney, and there is no line at all! I wish everyday was Thanksgiving! - Allen Lu I think Thanksgiving means getting your family together and having a special dinner. Every Thanks-

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