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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 8:11am  CALDWELL / WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This Satuday, June 11, organizations in Caldwell and West Caldwell will present a variety of interesting and exciting historic programs at multiple locations which are designed to appeal to all ages and interests. See below for a detailed list of exhibits, lectures, self-guided walking tours, and an overnight Civil War reenactment. Events are listed by scheduled time. West Caldwell Library - "Genealogy and Local History Resources"
Local History and Genealogy Room: 9am to 5pm and during all regular library hours 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell
First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell : "Caldwell Heritage Room" Saturday: 10am to 4pm 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Museum State Park - "Silhouette Portrait" Saturday: 10am to 4pm Sunday: 1pm to 4pm 207 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission - "Your Old House" Saturday: 10:30am to 1pm 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Historical Society of West Caldwell: "Historic Crane Homestead" Saturday: 12pm to 4pm 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell
Saturday, 12pm to Sunday, 12pm 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell
Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell - "Heritage Rooms and Archives" Saturday: 1pm to 4pm Dominican Motherhouse, 1 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell
Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy - "Highlights of a Century" Saturday: 1:30pm to 2:30pm Park Pond House, Brookside Avenue, Essex Fells/Caldwell
Caldwell Merchants Association: "History on the Avenue" Saturday: throughout the day along Bloomfield Avenue
Prospect Hill Cemetery Saturday: throughout the day 94 Prospect Street, Caldwell
Caldwell Environmental Commission - "Personette Street Garden" Saturday: throughout the day Personette Street, Caldwell
"Parsonage Hill, Caldwell" Saturday: throughout the day
"Orton Road, West Caldwell" Saturday: throughout the day
Fairfield Library Hosting "Give Back to the Troops;" Thursday, July 16; 6pm; 261 Hollywood Avenue7/16/2015
Published 12:36pm  FAIRFIELD, NJ - This week, the Fairfield Public Library will be offering teens and older children an opportunity to gather together and volunteer to help the troops. All children, ages 8 and older, are welcome at the free event, "Give Back to Your Heroes," during which the children will put together Compassion Kits for deployed soldiers. The gathering takes place on Thursday, July 16, at 6pm at the library which is located at 261 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield. Seeking Donations
Anyone interested in donating items may do so at the library up until Friday, July 18. The following items are in demand: Toiletries and Clothing
Published 9:35pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This week, the West Caldwell Care Center is hosting a seminar which will discuss the Veteran Administration's benefit plans. All are welcome at the free event which takes place on Wednesday, July 8, at 2pm, and no registration is needed. The gathering will be held in the second-floor dining room at the center which is located at 165 Fairfield Avenue, West Caldwell. Further Information
Jeannine Sedlacik 973-618-5806 West Caldwell Care Center 165 Fairfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Website UPDATED WEDNESDAY, July 1  Essex County and West Essex Area Independence Celebrations, listed chronologically.
Published 10:50pm Friday, June 26NEWARK Gates Open: 7:30pm
Saturday, June 27MONTVILLE
Tuesday, June 30NEWARK Gates Open: 7:30pm
VERONA Gates Open: 7pm
Wednesday, July 1BLOOMFIELD Gates Open: 7:30pm
Thursday, July 2CEDAR GROVE Gates Open: 7pm
FAIRFIELD Gates Open: 5:30pm
Saturday, July 4LITTLE FALLS
Gates Open: 7pm
Gates Open: 9am
MONTCLAIR
WEST ESSEX (Caldwells / Essex Fells / Roseland) Gates Open: 7pm
Gates Open: 6:30pm
Published 11:40pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This weekend, members of the 15th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Company E will be pitching their tents on the grounds of the historic Zenas Crane Homestead. The Civil War reenactors will conduct military drill exercises and demonstrate the lives of Union soldiers; the public is welcome to converse with the soldiers and observe their activities. The Unit includes over 40 members from the East Coast whom regularly participate in historical heritage presentations. The free event takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 1pm to 4pm and in the evening the public are welcome back to the campsite to experience stories and songs around a campfire. The Zenas Crane Homestead is located at 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell. Zenas Crane Homestead Tour
The day's events will also include free tours of the 1852 Crane Homestead, led by members of the Historical Society of West Caldwell, from 1pm to 4pm.
Published 1:45pm  CALDWELL, NJ - In honor of Flag Day, this weekend the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell will be hosting "Red, White and Blue Bells" a concert featuring the church's Handbell and Vocal Ensembles. The event takes place on Sunday, June 14, at 7:30pm, in the church, located at 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. "Red, White and Blue Bells" Featuring First Presbyterian Church's handbell and vocal choirs the concert outline is as follows:
Admission $10 per person suggested Further Information The First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell Senior Pastor Dr. Rick Sommers 326 Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell, NJ 07006 973 - 228 - 0310 Website The First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell is a place where people gather to know, love, and serve Christ in their daily lives. More than 850 members of all ages grow closer to God seven days a week through Bible study, fellowship, and support groups in this historic church.
Published 10:46pm  FAIRFIELD, NJ - This week, the Fairfield Public Library will be showing the movie "American Sniper" on their big screen and all are welcome. The free viewing will take place Friday, June 5 at 1pm; the library is located at 261 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
Further Information Fairfield Public Library 261 Hollywood Avenue Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-227-3575 Website Hours Monday
Published 10:10am  VERONA, NJ - This Sunday, West Essex area police and fire departments will come together in an effort to raise funds and recognition for "Alonso Strong" an organization which emotionally and financially assists the family of disabled veteran Sgt. Aaron Alonso of the United States Marine Corps. What started eight years ago as a softball competition between the Cedar Grove Police Department and the Cedar Grove Fire Department has now grown to include the Caldwell, North Caldwell, Verona and West Caldwell police departments and North Caldwell, Verona and West Caldwell fire departments as well. Sunday’s event takes place on Veteran’s Field, behind the Verona Community Center, located at 880 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona. The event will begin with opening ceremonies at 11am and continue throughout the day with softball games, children’s activities, entertainment and refreshments. The public is welcome to attend and are asked to give a donation of their choosing. The food and activities will all be donated; 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Alonso Strong Project.
Alonso left for his overseas deployment only one week after his wife gave birth to their daughter, Riley. Over the past months, the Marine has undergone multiple surgeries. All funds raised at Sunday's tournament will all go towards expenses for him and his family. "Although undergoing one of the amputations and multiple procedures, Schedule of Events Game times are approximate; the next one begins when the previous one is completed.
DJ Entertainment Entertainment will be provided by Chris Segarra from “Legendary Entertainment.” Donations Anyone who is unable to attend but would like to make a donation to the Alonso Strong Project on behalf of the Battle of the Badges, may do so online here.
 Commemorative t-shirts, designed by Two Guys Tees, will be available for purchase.
CALDWELL, NJ - On Tuesday, June 22, the Rotary Club of the Caldwells will honor Douglass Denman, of Roseland and formerly of North Caldwell, with their "S.M. 'Sam' Kent Service Above Self Award" for his outstanding service to the country and local community. The event will take place at the Hanover Manor, located in East Hanover. The $55 ticket includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert.  Doug Denman Credit: Rotary of the Caldwells TICKETS Those who would like to attend should reserve their place in advance by contacting Jonathan Barrett at 973-809-8920 or by email: jonathan.barrett@axa-advusirs.com DOUGLASS J. DENMAN Douglass Denman is a “local boy.” He was born in Montclair, NJ on July 15, 1925. He attended and graduated from St. Aloysius Grammar School in Caldwell. In June 1943 Doug graduated from Grover Cleveland High School, Caldwell. Immediately following graduation Denman enlisted in the US Army. After basic training at Fort Benning, GA, he attended Randolph Macon College, Virginia in the ASTP program. When this program was closed down he was sent to the 95th Division at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The division was sent to the European theater and fought in France and Germany. Doug was wounded and captured by the Germans in the Battle of Metz but released when the American troops captured Metz. He spent three months in hospitals recovering from his wounds and was then sent back to the German front. His troop was one of the first troops to be sent home when the war ended in Europe and was scheduled to be sent to the Pacific theater. In 1945 while still in the service, he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Burgio. Doug was honorably discharged from the Army in December 1945. He received The Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, The Combat Infantry Badge, the European-African-Middle East Medal with 3 Battle Stars, the Medal of Metz, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal, and the Order of St. Maurice by the National Infantry Association.  Doug Denman in the West Essex Memorial Day Parade Credit: Rotary of the Caldwells After the service, Denman attended Seton Hall University where he received a degree in accounting, cum laude. He worked with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. for three
years. He left PMM &Co. to work with his father-in-law, Salvatore Burgio. He stayed with S.A. Burgio, Inc. for 35 years. The tire firm had its main location in West Caldwell and later opened a branch in Madison, NJ. He eventually, along with his wife, became sole owners of the firm. After selling the business in 1985 he joined CIT Group in Livingston, where he worked for five years. He then became Assistant Treasurer at Mount Saint Dominic Academy working alongside his daughter, Janice Philips, Treasurer at Mount Saint Dominic Academy. For many years Doug has been a constant figure in community service. Immediately following his discharge from the Army he was instrumental in providing veterans housing in Caldwell. He was an active member of the Young Republican County Committee. He served for six years on the council of the Borough of North Caldwell. He then became a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, serving as both a member and chairman for a period of over 20 years. He became a member of the Affordable Housing Council of the Borough of Roseland and is still serving in that capacity. Denman is a past president of the Caldwell-West Essex Kiwanis Club, a past vice- president of the West Essex Chamber of Commerce, a former Trustee of St. Vincent’s hospital in Montclair, and a former member and past president of the parish council of St. Aloysius Church. He is a past president and treasurer of the Parents and Friends Association of Mt. St. Dominic Academy and a past chairman of Caldwell College’s Theater-on-the-Hill program. He served as vice-chairman of the Essex County Traffic Safety Committee. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Marian Manor in Caldwell. Denman became the first World War II veteran to serve as Commander for the James Caldwell Post #185, American Legion, in Caldwell and also served as their finance officer. He is also a life member of the VFW and the DAV. Most recently, Denman was awarded the highest of honors bestowed by the French government and in a ceremony on May 8, 2012 was appointed a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor which was created by Napoleon in 1802 to acknowledge services rendered to France of great merit. It is a sign of “France’s infinite gratitude and appreciation for (Mr. Denman’s) personal and precious contribution to the United States’ decisive role in the liberation” of France during World War II. Doug and Elaine have resided in Roseland since 1996 after living in North Caldwell for 40 years. They have four children, all girls. Their daughters have given them eleven grandchildren. |
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