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S P R I N G F I E L D ’ S O N LY H O M E T O W N PA P E R
Published by the Township of Springfield in cooperation with the Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce
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MAY 2011 • Issue #3
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CHAMBER
MEETING
SPRINGFIELD HOPE PRESENTS A CHECK TO JASON'S FRIENDS
FOUNDATION PRESIDENT CARENE SANGIULIANO LAST MONTH.
Thurs. May 26
According to Dr. Hecht, Springfield HOPE received a call
Anyone needing help or wishing to donate to Springfield
about a local Springfield family who needed help for their son HOPE should contact Dr. Hecht at 973-564-5885
Jason Condit, a 7-year-old Springfield resident. According to
the call, one day Jason was having fun at school and the next
day he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It happened that
quickly. Lois and Bill Conit run a Dairy Queen in Clark, NJ
and were always on the giving end of the local sports teams,
organizations and benefits. Dr. Hecht said that now we have
an opportunity to help them out. Hecht contacted Carene
Sangiuliano and found there was an organization formed to
raise funds for Jason’s medical bills. Hecht stated "This is what
it's all about, giving back to the community and those in need"
If anyone else would like to help Jason, please call Carene at
the office 1-732-396-0606, 7 days a week…or simply mail
your donation to “Jason’s Friends” c/o Century 21 JRS Realty
l to r: Springfield HOPE Trustees, Scott Seidel & Patrick Paolella, Jason's
138 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. EIN# 27-4928027- All father, Bill Condit, Carene Sangiuliano and Springfield HOPE Trustees,
contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Dr. Gary Hecht & John Cottage.
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Springfield Mayor Hugh Keffer and local fire officials
announced today that the Springfield Fire Department received
two federal security grants totaling $270,948.
Specifically, the Springfield Fire Department received a
$102,148 security grant to improve its fire/rescue operations,
firefighter safety and specialized training. The Springfield Fire
Department also received a $168,800 security grant to help the
department develop a volunteer recruitment and retention
program. The program will be aimed at recruiting volunteer
firefighters to help support and enhance Springfield Fire
Department’s career personnel.
“Springfield firefighters work day and night to protect our
community," Lance said. "These significant federal grant
funds will help protect these first responders as they carry out
their important jobs in public safety and help the department
make much needed enhancements and upgrades.”
Fire officials noted that the funds will help the department
improve its ability to protect the public and help fire personnel
on the job. Specifically, the funds will allow the Springfield
Fire Department to purchase hose adapters and replacement
hose. Doing so will provide color-coded hose thread adapters
that will make mutual aid operations more efficient. The funds
will also allow the department to provide trench rescue
training for the department.
Additionally, the grant funds will be used to upgrade the
department’s current radio equipment so that the department
can comply with new FCC banding requirements. Lastly, the
firefighter retention grant will allow the department to develop
a volunteer recruitment and retention program to support
Springfield Fire Department’s career personnel.
“These federal grant funds are significant and will help our
department make many equipment upgrades to enhance
public safety and will provide our firefighters the resources
and training they need to carry out their important jobs,” said
Fire Chief James Sanford. “The funds will also help us train,
recruit and enhance our fire personnel.”
Governmental and community leaders also participated in
the event.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The Springfield Memorial Day Parade will be held on
Monday, May 30th. After a ceremony at Town Hall
at 10 AM, the parade will step off and proceed south on
Mountain Ave. arriving at Veteran’s Park for a ceremony
conducted by the Springfield Veteran’s Alliance.
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The PATRIOT TIMES • Page 2 • May 2011
Message from the Mayor
S P R I N G F I E L D ’ S O N LY H O M E T O W N PA P E R
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Springfield in cooperation with the Springfield Patriot
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information contained within is accurate, Springfield
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errors or omissions.
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973-912-2300
Co-Chairman: Scott Seidel and Patrick Paolella
Treasurer: John Cottage
Secretary: Elliot Merkin
SPRINGFIELD, NJ
MAYOR: Hugh Keffer
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jerry Fernandez
Marc Krauss
David Amlen
Richard Huber
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Emergency..........................................................911
Information Line ..............................973-912-2201
Administrator ....................................973-912-2202
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Building Inspector ............................973-912-2220
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Fire Chief ..........................................973-912-2266
Health Official ..................................908-789-4070
Municipal Court ................................973-912-2213
Police Department ............................973-376-0400
Public Works ....................................973-912-8483
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Tax Collector ....................................973-912-2204
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Phone 973-912-2300 • Fax 973-376-0425
May started with a bustle of events in town. The Recreation
Department youth soccer, baseball and softball leagues were out on the
fields running two and three games an afternoon. It’s fun to watch a
cloud of children chasing a ball around the field with parents and grandparents cheering them on or just catching up with friends.
Clean communities program ran this week. Several groups picked up
tools at the Department of Public Works and set out to clean sites around
town. The clean communities program started in 1986 with an Act of the Legislature. Each
participating town must run at least one volunteer cleanup of public lands a year to be eligible
for State grants supporting programs that remind people not to litter. My wife and I picked up
on the street and grounds around Cohn Park on Baltusrol Way. While there, we had a chance to
watch a vigorous game of pickup basketball and meet with neighbors.
Over at the Library, the Garden Club held a successful plant sale. Thanks to those who
worked the booth and thanks also to the members of the garden club who planted flowers on the
library grounds.
This weekend was also time to celebrate the achievements of Nick Rossomando and Justin
Sequeira who climbed to the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 73. Each of them had to complete
a project to qualify for the award.
Nick refurbished and rebuilt a wheelchair access deck for cerebral palsy children at The First
Cerebral Palsy Center in Belleville. The deck had fallen into disrepair and disuse. Through his
efforts, the children are able to go outside on a safe deck.
Justin refurbished and rebuilt baseball bleachers and the basketball court at Washington Park
on Rahway River Parkway in Springfield. He received a commendation letter form Union
County for his effort. Both young men should be proud of their service to the community.
Next week, I think I will just stay home and rest. Of course, it will be after a week of working the festival at St. James! I hope to see everyone there weather permitting.
Mayor Hugh Keffer
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DR. MARGARET M. McMENAMIN IS
OFFICIALLY INVESTED AS
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE’S 8TH PRESIDENT
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Pictured above from left to right: Mr. Lucio Barreto, President, Student Government Association; Mr. Victor M. Richel,
Chair, Union County College Board of Trustees; Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin; Mr. Stephen McMenamin, Keynote Speaker;
Union County Judge James Hely; and Mrs. Elizabeth Garcia, Chair, Union County College Board of Governors.
CRANFORD - After a week of rain, the sun
came out and shined on Union County College
on the April 14 Presidential Investiture of Dr.
Margaret McMenamin as the first female and
eighth president in the College’s 78-year history.
Approximately 650 guests joined in the historic
celebration including members of Dr. McMenamin’s family and delegates from other colleges
and universities.
The Investiture was led by Mr. Frank Bolden,
member of the College’s Board of Trustees, and
an Investiture Committee co-chair. He introduced
the speakers of the day, which began with a welcome from Mr. Victor M. Richel, Chair of the
Union County College Board of Trustees. His
welcome was followed by a greeting given on
behalf of the State Legislature by Senator Raymond Lesniak and one on behalf of the county
by Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Chairman Deborah Scanlon. Other honored
guests in attendance included Senator Thomas
Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, Assembly woman Nancy Munoz, Freeholders Angel
Estrada, Bette Jane Kowalski, and Daniel Sullivan, Elizabeth City Councilman Manny Grova,
Union County Prosecutor Ted Romankow, and
Anne Estabrook, CEO, Elberon Development
Company. Mr. Bolden also read a letter of congratulations from former President Bill Clinton.
The keynote address was given by Stephen
McMenamin, Dr. McMenamin’s brother. He told
the audience that when Dr. McMenamin decides
to pursue a goal or dream, she does so with all
her heart and soul. She is committed to making
Union County College a world-class institution
of higher education.
After being sworn in by Union County Judge
James Hely, Dr. McMenamin shared her vision
of “Caring, Courage, Community.” She believes
that a successful institution can only occur when
all members of the College’s faculty and staff
care about one another, about their careers, and
their mission - to serve Union County College
students. Members of the community must have
the courage to change and to try new things. And
finally, it is important that all members of the
community work together to prepare Union
County College students to enter into both the
local and global community. The College community should be a place of support, personal
growth, and encouragement, where students and
employees can excel together.
Before the ceremony ended, Mr. Bolden
thanked Union County College Board of Trustee
member Mary Zimmermann, who served as the
Co-Chair of the Investiture Committee. He also
recognized members of the College’s staff who
dedicated their time and energy to produce a
beautiful event, most specifically Dr. Patricia
Biddar, Executive Director of Assessment, Planning, and Research; Dr. Barbara Gaba,
Provost/Associate Vice President of Academic
Affairs; Mrs. Ellen Dotto, Secretary of the
Boards and Executive Director of College Relations; and Ms. Dorothy Andrews, Associate Director of User Service, Information Technology
Department.
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LOCAL HISTORY by Guest Columnist: Travis Whitehead
"The Whitehead Diaries", from the late 1700's
provided by G. Travis Whitehead., Part Two - James
Whitehead enlists in the Army and fights in the
Revolutionary War, including in The Battle of
Springfield:
Last month David summarized his life to the
point that he began to keep the diary, around 1779.
The entries become daily and so I will hit some of the
highlights as we go forward. David’s father, Elias,
died in 1778 of smallpox which David blames on his
assisting the patriot cause, and their grandfather Timothy died in 1779 leaving the entire care of the farm
to David who admitted that he wasn’t up to it. Brother
James had enlisted as a drummer boy in 1777 ( age 14
) in the 1st regiment NJ of the Continental Army.
Grandfather Timothy left his estate to the heirs of his
sons Andrew and Elias who had both died in 1778
and to son Timothy jr of Chatham. David ended up
with a tannery but claims he was cheated of it by Deacon Wade. The Whitehead’s had a strong connection
to the Wade’s, Denman’s and Bonnels through intermarriages. Later the Meeker’s and Stites seemed to
play a part in his life. David’s best friend in the post
war period seemed to be Meline Baker who later married his sister Prudence Whitehead and moved to
Ohio.
Brother James served for the entire war and was
discharged in 1783, a Private. He fought in the battles
of Germantown, Brandywine and Monmouth as well
as at the 1780 battles here and endured the rigors of
the winter encampments at Morristown and Valley
Forge. James received a pension for his service commencing in 1820. It was required that you be indigent
in order to receive the $4 per month payment and so
as part of his application he listed total assets ( down
to knives and forks) valued at $42.83. His largest single asset was a “hunting dog” valued at $12. He also
listed a debt of $60 payable to Charles Johnson. Five
years later, a group of citizens ( the memorialists )
sent a letter to the War Department asking that the
pension for James and two other Springfield residents
be rescinded. I now give you that letter as best that I
can transcribe it from the original pen and ink copy
that still resides in James’ file in Washington DC.
To the honorable James Barbour Secretary of War
of the United States.
The suscribed residents of the county of Essex &
mostly of the township of Springfield in said county
and State of New Jersey, being informed that James
Whitehead and Daniel Vreeland both of said township have made application & succeeded in getting
their names placed on the list of Revolutionary
Pensioners under a late act of Congress Now we do
certify & represent that the said persons are neither
in such circumstances that requires this public aid.
That one of the said parties Daniel Vreeland has
placed his property in the hands of his son as a mere
cover & pretense & that both the said persons are intemperate & spend all the money or nearly of what
they receive from government in buying Rum & behave themselves in such a way as to make the reciept
of this pension a perfect disgrace to the neighborhood.
Many of the signatures are illegible but include
Isaac Sayre, Simeon Morehouse, Daniel Wood, David
Wood, David Morehouse, Moses, David & Ellis?
Baldwin, Caleb & Philmon Dickinson, Moses Hedly,
Daniel ?Gininy?, Abner Williams, John Woodbridge,
Millis Folker?, Jonas? Crane, David Walker Jr,,
Thomas Bored? Jr, Linus Burnet, Wm H Spencer,
Amos Potter Jr, Goodmen Ball, Peter D. Valentine,
Edward Hayes?, ?- Ham, ?Josiah? Crane, ? C Clark,
plus second Clark.
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Springfield Seniors Trip to the Sands Casino
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Bus Leaves 8:45am and returns approx 4pm
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Springfield H.O.P.E. – or Helping Other People
Endure – was created to enable residents, businesses
and visitors to town to help individuals and families
cope with extraordinary circumstances or simply just
the holiday season. Anyone wanting to make a donation to Springfield H.O.P.E. may do so by calling
973-467-3388 or mailing a check to
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201 Mountain Ave., Springfield NJ 07081
Anyone seeking help or assistance from Springfield
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may call 973-467-3388.
You will be contacted promptly. All requests for donations
and assistance will be kept strictly confidential.
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Springfield Free Public Library
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield • 973-376-4930
Check Library website for regular MGG schedule: www.sfplnj.org
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS,
CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES
COMPUTER TRAINING
10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. TUESDAY AND
THURSDAY MORNINGS,
MONDAY, MAY 16TH, 7:00 P.M.
Lecture – Castles of New Jersey presented by BY APPOINTMENT.
Phil Jaeger
HOBBIES
SUNDAY, MAY 22ND, 2:00 P.M.
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 P.M.
Concert – David Aaron Band playing your SCRABBLE - Bring a friend or meet new
favorites from the big band and swing era
opponents!
MONDAY, JUNE 6TH, 12:00 P.M.
MONDAY, MAY 23RD &
Lecture – The Statue of Liberty presented by JUNE 13TH, 10:00 A.M.
Kevin Woyce
Knit Wits Knitting Group
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8TH, 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, MAY 17TH &
Lecture – The International Space Station JUNE 7TH, 1:00 P.M.
presented by Paul Cirillo
Bridge Club - beginner and intermediate players,
No lessons.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH, 7:00 P.M.
Lecture – Creating Social Media Strategies that TUESDAY, MAY 24TH, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Work presented by SCORE
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
and WRITING
THURSDAY, MAY 26TH &
JUNE 9TH, 10:00 A.M.
Memoir Writing Group
THURSDAY, MAY 19TH AT 10 A.M.
Great Books Discussion Group – Habits and
Will by John Dewey
MONDAY, JUNE 6TH, 7:00 P.M.
Current Events Discussion Group
FILMS
TUESDAY, MAY 17TH AT 12 NOON
Lunchtime Film Series presents its
"Did you miss these? - Recent Award Winners"
series – 2010 film starring Ben Stiller & Greta
Gerwig
THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 12:00 & 6:45 PM
International Film Festival presents "THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES" (Spanish, 2009)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST, 12:00 P.M.
Lunchtime Video – “Classics from the Post war
Era” featuring Fred MacMurray, Barbara
Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson in this
insurance mystery.
MONDAY, JUNE 13TH, 12:00 P.M.
Lunchtime Video – “Classics from the Post
War Era” series – 1946 Humphrey Bogart as
Phillip Marlowe.
(SHIP) Individual Medicare Counseling
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BUY-A-BOOK PROGRAM
TO HELP THE
SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY
Challenging economic times and smaller
budgets make it difficult to maintain public
library services in our communities. Springfield
Free Public Library Director Susan Permahos
explains, “We anticipate our 2011 library materials budget to be cut more than 50% from the
highest level that occurred in 2008. Rather than
have empty new book shelves, we are reaching
out to our community for help.”
The Springfield Library has initiated a Buya-Book program. Librarians have assembled
wish lists of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials that they would like to add to the collection
but cannot afford to purchase under current
budgetary restrictions. Patrons are asked to
browse the wish list display charts in the library
and select an item of interest. Donate the purchase price, the book will be purchased and a
book plate with the purchaser’s name will be
placed in the book or other item.
Purchasing a book is also a special way to
honor someone on a birthday, anniversary or in
memoriam. Children love to pick a birthday
book and see their name printed in the front.
What fun it would be for them when a friend borrows their book from the library!
Donations can be accepted at any time that
the library is open. Can’t make it to the library?
Send $20.00 to purchase a children’s book,
$30.00 to purchase an adult book or $15.00 to
purchase a DVD or compact disk. We’ll select a
book and notify you.
THE INTERNATIONAL
SPACE STATION
AT THE SPRINGFIELD
PUBLIC LIBRARY
On Wednesday, June 8th, at 7:00 P.M., Paul
Cirillo will explain the design of the Station and
“how it all works.” He will describe the 10 year
assembly sequence and tell which countries are
involved and what each built. He will answer
what it is like to spend 6 months living and working on a space station and will tell us how we can
easily see the ISS from our backyards.
Mr. Cirillo is a 25 year member and Qualified Observer with the NJ Astronomical Association, which operates the largest public
observatory in New Jersey. He was here last year
giving an “Introduction to Astronomy” which
drew rave reviews. He has an easy style of communicating which allows diverse audiences to
easily understand and enjoy his presentation of
the wonders of the heavens and how we are exploring it. His presentations always include the
very latest astronomical images from observatories both on and off the Earth.
This FREE program is made possible by the
Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library.
The Springfield Free Public Library is located at
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield. For additional
information, call 973-376-4930.
Springfield Free Public Library – Programs
for Adults - May & June
All programs are free and open to the public.
Assistive listening devices are available upon request. Please see our website for additional information: www.sfplnj.org
FREE ORAL CANCER
SCREENING
The Westfield Regional Health Department
and The Union County Cancer Coalition are
sponsoring free oral cancer screening and
education on Wednesday, May 18. 2011 9:00
am-12:00 pm at the Westfield Municipal
Building located at 425 East Broad Street in
Westfield, New Jersey in the Community Room
on the first floor. There is no charge and pre
registration is recommended. Medical dental
staff will be provided by Robert Wood Johnson
Hospital. For more information or to preregister please contact Laura Scanlon,
Public Health Nursing Supervisor at (908) 7894070 extension 4074, hours of operation are
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
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The PATRIOT TIMES • Page 7 • May 2011
ARBOR DAY
CELEBRATION
Patriots' Park was the scene of a grand
celebration on Arbor Day this year. On Friday, April
29th, Mayor Hugh Keffer, Township Committee
men, Ken Homlish and his crew from the Department of Public Works, and members of the Springfield Environmental Commission planted 3 native
New Jersey trees.
Through the generosity of Dreyer's Nurseries
and the management and tenants of General Greene
Apartments, 3 flowering Dogwood trees were
planted. These trees are the beginning of an
flowering understory tree canopy which will be
along the river in the park.
Through the continuous efforts and energy of
the Department of Public Works, Springfield has
been a Tree City USA municipality and a member of
the New Jersey Shade Tree Federation since 1991.
The DPW plants and maintains all shade trees in the
parks and along the streets. At present, the township
employs a certified tree expert. The Department
averages approximately 60 removals, 100 prunings,
and at least 25 plantings each year. Each year the
DPW applies for grants from various federal, state
and private organizations to supplement its efforts.
Among the notable items in its tree inventory,
Springfield is the proud home of two ancient
American Elms, survivors of the Dutch Elm blight
that struck New Jersey beginning in 1931. In 1992,
the DPW planted 55 Liberty Elm trees that they
grew from saplings. As of this writing, 40 are
healthy trees.
Union County also plants trees annually on
county roads and properties. On streets with utility
wires, compact trees are planted, with large trees
reserved for wire-free locations.
SPRINGFIELD’S BRAVEST RECEIVED AWARDS
l to r: Firefighter Walter Heckel, Captain James Anagnos, Firefighter Patrick Federico
COMMUNITY GARDENS
SIGN-UP TIME
It is time to apply for free plots in the Community Gardens on Wabeno Avenue. Any resident of the
town is eligible to plant and to tend either a large or
small plot.
The Springfield Environmental Commission and
the Department of Public Works are also starting
gardening plots on Black's Land behind the Sarah
Bailey Civic Center.
For more information or to sign up for a plot for
either location please contact the Town Hall at (973)
912- 2201or email Ddvone@aim.com
JDHS PRINCIPALS HONOR ROLL
QUARTER 3
Sean Berkowitz, Kendall Blayne Bohannon, Nicholas Robert
Conte, Jacqueline Brooke Gallant, Alexandra M Hopkins,
Cliford Saint Louis Cadet, Monica Stanislawczyk, Max
Zeigerman, Brett Michael Biebelberg, Summer Jade Klarfeld,
Kyra Larissa Krebner, Emily Ann Locke, Jeffrey Todd
Sablosky, Benjamin Jacques Chabanon, Ilyssa Frank, Lindsey
Gaon, Charles Melman, Nicole Paya, Frances Marie San
George, Michael Sandford, Austin Alfano, Sabrina Ann Bibbo,
Tyler Jonathan Citrin, Ariel Kalati, Noami Karlin, Casey Ryan
Olohan, Soniya Sailesh Patel, Andrew Jacob Shanes,
Dana Torovezky
l to r: Firefighter Walter Heckel, Captain James Anagnos, Firefighter Stewart Jurczak,
Firefighter Joseph Popolo and Firefigter Altay Vigilante
The following Springfield Fire Department
members were honored by the New Jersey
Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association. The
NJFMBA Valor Awards Banquet was held on
April 23, 2011 at the Pines Manor. Over 600
were present to honor New Jersey’s Bravest.
Award #1
The Group Effort “Medical” award was
given to Captain James Anagnos, F/F Walter
Heckel and F/F Patrick Federico for Incident #
0483. On May 27, 2010, Engine 1 responded
to 45 South Springfield Avenue for the reported
male student who was unconscious and not
breathing. Engine 1 crew arrived and established an airway and began CPR. The AED defibrillator was used to successfully gain a heart
beat. Engine 1 crew maintained the airway until
the arrival of ALS from Overlook Hospital.
Note: The student made a full recovery.
Award #2
The “Special Recognition” award was
given to Captain James Anagnos, F/F Stewart
Jurczak, F/F Joseph Popolo, F/F Walter Heckel,
and F/F Altay Vigilante for Incident # 0339.
On April 17, 2010, Engine 3 responded to 279
Morris Avenue for the activated fire alarm.
Upon entering the structure, Engine 3 crew
encountered a moderate smoke condition coming from beneath the door of a second floor
apartment. A confirmed kitchen fire was found.
Firefighter Vigilante quickly secured a water
supply to Engine 3. Firefighter’s Popolo and
Heckel entered the apartment with a hose line
to attack the fire. Firefighter Jurczak using the
thermal imaging camera, found a resident still
sleeping. The firefighters were able to quickly
remove the disoriented man from his smokefiled apartment. The fire was contained to the
kitchen and quickly extinguished. No other
injuries were reported.
FYI, Also the Township of Springfield and
Springfield Fire Department recognized the
members at the September 28, 2010 meeting.
The PATRIOT TIMES • Page 8 • May 2011
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l to r: JDHS Coach Jackie Zika, Janet Williams, Alexa Williams,
Peter Williams and Mayor Hugh Keffer
ALEXA WILLIAMS RECOGNITION DAY
Alexa Williams and family with her JDHS Coach posed with Mayor
Hugh Keffer after the Township formally recognized Alexa Williams with
a Proclamation for her accomplishments in setting numerous records in
the 2010-2011Season for Girls Varsity Track and Field team events,
including breaking the Union County High jump record with a high jump
clearing 5-10. The old record was 5-8. April 26, 2011 was declared Alexa
Williams recognition Day in Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ (April 13, 2011) -- In celebration of March’s Read
Across America Month, the Edward V. Walton School encouraged its
students to hit the books with a reading incentive program called "Road to
Reading." "Road to Reading" was an in-school and at-home program that
encouraged students to read by asking them to log each book read over a
five-week span. For children in grades one and two, students were asked
to list either books or chapters depending on their reading level. At the
conclusion of the program, nearly 670 Walton students read a total of
32,274 books and/or chapters.
“Road to Reading” was a great program, brought to us by the PTA, that
motivated our children to pick up a book and read,” said Mr. Michael Plias,
Principal at Walton. “I was incredibly impressed with how the entire school
embraced the program and friendly competition between classes and
siblings resulted in an enormous-number of books being read.”
The children were encouraged by their teachers and their parents
throughout the month to read. Students were able to track their class’
progress on the "Road to Reading" Bulletin Board located in the gym. Each
week, the winning classes per grade drove into the winner's circle. At the
conclusion of the program, all participants were recognized for their efforts.
SHEILA EIDELMAN HAS BEEN
SELECTED AS THE SPRINGFIELD
CHAPTER OF HADASSAH
2011 WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
Mrs. Eidelman will be honored at the chapter’s annual Woman of the
Year Luncheon scheduled for June 11, 12 noon, at Sofia’s Restaurant on
Morris Ave. in Springfield. In addition to a luncheon, there will also be
prizes. In conferring the annual title of Woman of the Year, the chapter
recognizes both Sheila’s contributions and dedication to Hadassah.
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Sheila Eidelman attended the
High School of Music and Art and played the cello and piano. In addition,
she was graduated from the Farband, Mitelschule in New York at the same
time.
In 1970, she moved to Springfield where her husband David, an oral
surgeon, opened his practice.
Beginning her college career as an education major at City College in
New York, she concluded it as an English major at Kean University. She
was graduated from Kean Summa Cum Laude.
For twenty years, she owned and operated her own wholesale giftware
business. After closing that, she ran a “Buddy Program” for senior citizens that was co-sponsored by the Grotta Foundation and Temple Ner
Tamid of Bloomfield.
A life member of Springfield Hadassah, she was bulletin editor for six
years beginning in 1975. Once again, she holds this position. In addition,
she is chapter vice president for education and also handles Zionist affairs
on the chapter’s behalf.
She has two children and four grandchildren who are the joy of her life.
For reservations, contact Harriet Singer at 973.669.4808
no later than June 1, 2011.
The PATRIOT TIMES • Page 9 • May 2011
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THE SPRINGFIELD FIRST AID
SQUAD NEEDS YOU!
If you are at least 16 years of age and have a desire to help your fellow
residents, The Springfield First Aid Squad can use your help. Members
are needed for day, as well as evening shifts. To find out more information
on how you can be a volunteering member, plese call 973-908-8EMS.
As Spring has finally come back to Springfield, the Springfield Volunteer First Aid
Squad would like to share a few tips to keep you and your family healthy.
It does not need to be a bright and sunny. Even on overcast and cloudy day, you
can still get sunburn and sunburn can lead to skin cancer. Wear protective clothing,
including a hat & sunglasses, and use UVA and UVB sunscreen protection with a SPF
of at least 15. If you use a combination insect repellant and sunscreen, pick one with
a higher SPF as the DEET will reduce its effectiveness. Remember you will need to
reapply sunscreen every two hours and more often if swimming or sweating.
Spring also brings allergy season for many. Whether you use prescription or overthe-counter medicines, make sure you know which are for preventing symptoms
("maintenance medications") and which to use in an emergency, and make sure your
emergency medicine is always nearby, is not empty and is not expired. When having
an asthma attack, you don't want to find your "rescue inhaler" empty just as you don't
want to find the bees nest after you lost the Epi-Pen you did not need over the winter.
The first aid squad would also like encourage you to look out for your family,
friends and neighbors. Kids may ride their bicycles in traffic or run into the street
chasing a ball. Adults may have too many drinks at a backyard barbecue while
planning to drive home afterwards. Both may need someone to look out for them.
Do you have more spring and summer safety tips? You can share them at
http://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldFAS
Since 1949, the members of the Springfield Volunteer First Aid Squad have
responded to the emergency medical services needs of the town. Illness or injury, day
or night, our members respond to provide on-scene treatment as well as treatment in
our fully-equipped ambulances. While the average call costs approximately $100, no
patient is ever billed by the Squad. The Squad depends on donations from the
community to cover its expenses, and on volunteers to respond to the call for help.
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REGISTRATION NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR:
2011 Chisholm Playground Camp
June 27 - August 19
Camp Hours 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday-Friday
For more information call or email Michele Zambrana
973-912-2226 or michelezambrana@yahoo.com
Springfield Community Pool
44 Morrison Road
Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Extended Dates and Hours For Registration:
Tuesday, April 19 - 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 29 - 2 pm - 4 pm
Friday, June 17 - 4 pm - 6:30 pm
POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Department of Recreation 973-912-2226
Pool Complex 973-912-2226
Springfield Receration Jr. Dawgs Football
Season Runs September - November
Practice Begins Week of August 15th
For information: Springfield Recreation (973) 912-2226
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For Girls in Grades 3 - 8
Register in Person or Mail To:
Springfield Recreation, Sarah Bailey Civic Center
(973) 912-2226 recreation@springfiled-nj.us
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The PATRIOT TIMES • Page 11 • May 2011
Fire Chief’s Column
Chief James Sanford
Springfield Firefighters Trained for Self-Rescue
The Springfield Fire Department has provided its firefighters with new equipment and training
for a fast, reliable means of escape from a burning structure when using a conventional exit is no longer
possible. Firefighters can become trapped on an upper floor if fire blocks their means of egress.
Springfield firefighters are now equipped with personal escape system which is integrated into their
personal protective equipment. A firefighter trained and equipped with the escape system can quickly
deploy the unique anchor and rope, then move rapidly towards a window and escape head first out of the
building. A self-braking device prevents the firefighter from falling should he lose control of the rope,
allowing him to concentrate on getting out of the building. Once outside, he uses the system to descend
to the ground.
Springfield firefighters received both classroom and hands-on training with their escape systems.
The firefighters were taught three different anchoring techniques. Then, a building block approach was
utilized to gain proficiency to the point where the firefighters were able to perform the maneuver blind
folded (to simulate smoke conditions). A trained firefighter can execute the entire exit sequence in as
little as 10 seconds.
(l) Firefighter
Erwin Heinrich
exits a third floor
window head first.
(r) Firefighter
Altay Vigilante
safely descends to
the ground.
Back Row (l to r):
Tony Fonseca,
Paul Schneier,
Bart Salant,
Cathy Fonseca,
Jaclyn Salant,
Sheila Weisman,
Jaime Weisman,
Alan Horovitz,
Altay Vigilante
Front Row (l to r):
Felice Schneier,
Susan Salant,
Stacey Fonseca,
Julie Schneier,
Patti Poltrock
TEAM JULIEBEANS RAISED $5,000 FOR MS
Team Juliebeans, organized annually by Julie Schneier of Springfield, participated in the
New York City's annual Walk MS on Saturday, April 30th. Julie's team raised about
$5,000 which makes them a top fundraising team for the third year in a row.
FIRST AID SQUAD GEARS
UP FOR MAY'S EMS WEEK
The Springfield First Aid Squad has planned restaurant
fundraisers and a community open house in recognition of
this year's Emergency Medical Services week, and needs
your help to make the week a success.
The Squad is Springfield's primary provider of nocharge emergency medical care and is staffed by volunteers. This year's EMS week recognizes these volunteers as
true everyday heroes. Do you know one?
During the week of May 15, a number of restaurants in
town have agreed to donate a portion of their profits on
certain days to the First Aid Squad to help continue
providing top-level care at no cost to residents. These
restaurants include Bagel Chateau (Sun.), McLynn's
(Mon.), Cioffi's (Mon, Tues, Wed.), Picante (Tues.), Prima
Pizza (Wed.), Sofia's (Wed.), and Campus Sub Shop (all
week). Please patronize these businesses, but when doing
so, be sure to bring with you the First Aid Squad's advertisement in this issue of the Springfield Patriot or visit
www.SpringfieldFAS.org on the web for a printable flyer.
Each restaurant will have a number of place mats made
specially for the First Aid Squad. These mats reflect the
them of this year's EMS week: "Everyday heroes." After
all, most of the Squad's local life savers are Springfield residents and neighbors of yours.
On May 19, with the presentation of a printable flyer,
Applebee's on Rt. 22 will donate a portion of your check to
the Squad. Look to the Squad's website at SpringfieldFAS.org for this flyer and additional participating restaurants.
Interested in familiarizing yourself with the group of
people who respond to your 9-1-1 calls for medical
emergencies? The Squad will be hosting an open house on
Sunday, May 15 at its North Trivett Ave. building and all
are welcome to attend. The event will feature ambulance
tours, blood pressure screenings, a meet and greet with
Squad members, moulage painting, blood drive registration, equipment demonstrations, and food donated by
Marino's Fine Foods.
The PATRIOT TIMES • Page 12 • May 2011