Page 6 - The Connections Bernards-Ridge Edition February, 2013

PAGE 6 THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2013
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Anna Petro
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Jill Schneiderman, Jody Varvaro
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Eliza Davis, Brianna Petro
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES
Shavaun Gliksman, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman, Cindy Slavin
THE CONNECTORY & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Donna Reina
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jim Barna, Christopher Cree MW, Deana DeRosa, Patricia Diesel,
David DiSabato, Esq., Michael Haskell, Tatiana Javier, Ron Joffe,
Sherry Kevoe, Joanne Kleinle, David Lombardi, Gary Len,
Ellyn Mantell, Karen Muller, Dr. Michael Osit, Scott Parker,
Michele Patanio, Dan Rosenberg, Peter Sandrian,
Linda Seigelman, Niki Silverstein, M.D., Stephanie Solaris,
Dr. Ron Spiaggia, Renae Biale Tesauro
Nancy Robinson .......................................Page 8
Lloyd’s Furniture....................................Page 5
Carpe Diem Salon & Spa .......................Page 20
Friend With A Camera, LLC ...................Page 22
The Westin Governor Morris ................Page 26
Affordable Closets Plus .........................Page 36
Shannon Hill Riding Academy ..............Page 54
The Tutoring Center...............................Page 56
Blaicher Veterinary Health Care ...........Page 62
Haymaker & Haymaker
Psychological Services .........................Page 68
Marianne D. Hove..................................Page 76
Sandrian Camera ...................................Page 88
Medical Minutes - Dr. Ron Spiaggia........Page 10
Garden Path Column - Scott Parker.........Page 12
TIE THE KNOT SECTION ................... Pages 24-29
Love Notes Column ..................................Page 28
SPOTLIGHT ON “SENIORS” ...................Page 31
Senior Corner Column..............................Page 31
Auto Update Column ...............................Page 32
HOME SWEET HOME SECTION.......Pages 34-45
Financial Forum Column ..........................Page 46
Home Improvement Column ...................Page 51
SUMMER PROGRAMS SECTION..... Pages 54-60
“Random” Connections Column..............Page 60
HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION......Pages 62-77
Mind The Mind Column ...........................Page 64
Health Hotline - Renae Biale Tesauro......Page 66
Health Hotline - Dr. Niki Silverstein ........Page 70
Organize That Column .............................Page 72
Health Hotline - Stephanie Solaris ..........Page 74
Pets’ Health Column .................................Page 76
Lawyer’s View - David J. DiSabato, Esq..Page 79
DINING OUT SECTION......................Pages 80-87
What About Wine?...................................Page 80
Big Apple Bites Column............................Page 84
SPOTLIGHT ON
CLINTON & CHESTER ..................... Pages 88-89
Bernards-Ridge
Community Calendar ......................Pages 90-91
Landscape Solutions - Michael Haskell ...Page 92
Happy New Year and wel-
come to the February 2013 edi-
tion of The Bernards-Ridge
Connection magazine. We are
proud to begin the New Year
with a beautiful issue filled with new and return-
ing advertisers, wonderful editorial pieces, com-
munity news and great dedicated sections. This
issue we introduce Spotlight on “SENIORS,” a
budding section focused on our senior commu-
nity. In addition to this Spotlight on Seniors, we
also are presenting the Summer Programs Sec-
tion for those families looking to get a jump on
camps and activities for the summer, Tie The
Knot Section for the wedding planners, Home
Sweet Home Section for ALL of your needs
around the house, Dining Out Section featuring
local eateries and food options and the Health &
Wellness Section brimming with wonderful so-
lutions, tips and hints for everything health re-
lated. We hope you keep this edition in your home
this season as a great resource for shopping, pro-
fessional care and dining.
Featured from our business/professional com-
munity in this issue are: Lloyd’s Furniture, Carpe
Diem Salon & Spa, Friend With A Camera,
LLC, The Westin Governor Morris, Affordable
Closets Plus, Shannon Hill Riding Academy,
The Tutoring Center, Blaicher Veterinary
Health Care, Haymaker & Haymaker Psycho-
logical Services, Marianne D. Hove and San-
drian Camera. Our talented writers have given us
an insight into these businesses and their respec-
tive owners.
Local artist, Nancy Robinson, adorns our front
cover with a beautiful watercolor entitled “Wil-
lowood Wisteria.” She draws her inspiration from
frequent visits to Willowood, “…my favorite of
the Morris County Parks. I go there often to paint
en plein aire. Each season the gardens change into
a beautiful palette of colors, it is truly inspira-
tional.” states Nancy. Drawing and painting have
been a large part of her life since she was a young
girl. Now having turned that passion into a pro-
fessional career has been one of the great joys of
her life. Please read Nancy’s impressive bio on
page 8.
In keeping with our “Community Minded”
commitment, The Connection Magazines were
honored to make the following generous charita-
ble donations in 2012: Watchung Arts Center,
WHRHS Project Graduation, Keeping Babies Safe,
Watchung Hills Soccer Association, Somerset Pa-
triots Children’s Educational & Sportsmanship
Foundation, New Yorkers for Children, Warren
Township Rescue Squad, Bernardsville Chamber of
Commerce, Warren Lion’s Club, Watchung Hills
Elks Club, Matheny Medical & Educational Center,
WHRHS Hall of Fame, Shimon & Sara Birnbaum
Jewish Community Center JCC Scholarship Fund,
Swim Inc., Laurie Strauss Leukemia Foundation,
The Field Band Foundation, Race for a Cure and
Somerset County Sheriff’s Superior Officers FOP
89. We strongly believe in helping those in need
and hope our donations make a difference.
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