Page 16 Thursday, October 2, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PSE&G Recommends Heating Westfield Jaycees Unveil Tips for Worry Free Winter New Child Shield Program WESTFIELD – Since 1953, the However, that hasn’t stopped us from AREA – Last winter in New Jer- alarms work. Westfield Jaycees (Junior Chamber our efforts to enhance the program sey, more than 50 inches of snow fell, • No matter how cold it gets or how of Commerce) have been serving and increase the protection and and the average temperature was a long you have to wait for a service technician to fix your furnace, never use the people of Westfield in all as- safety of our children.” chilly 29 degrees. The prospect of pects of community service. The Jaycees have modified the another colder-than-normal winter your oven to heat your home. The average life of a natural gas fur- This December, the Westfield Jay- parental responsibility aspect of the brings concerns about heating bills nace is 15 to 20 years. A boiler may last cees will celebrate their 50th year project and have enhanced their and worries about the reliability of 25 years or longer. Since it can be costly serving the citizens of Westfield. diligent inquiry into the back- home heating systems. To help get to replace a furnace, you want to keep “The Westfield Jaycees is a com- grounds and effectiveness of all ready for this winter, follow these yours running for as many years as pos- munity service organization made potential Jaycees Child Shield hold- simple tips to improve the efficiency sible. up of young men and women who ers. Beginning this year, the Jay- of your home heating system, which If your gas heating unit is old and are residents of Westfield and the cees are requiring all volunteers to can lower your monthly heating bills. requires regular repair, you may want to consider replacing the unit before surrounding communities. We, as agree to several new key compo- • Warm air escapes through slight Jaycees, focus on improving the nents of the program. Participants cracks and unsealed corners of windows. winter’s worst sets in. Today’s new high- You can reduce your energy bills by 10 efficiency units may cost a little more safety and well being of our chil- must be residents of Westfield for percent or more by using caulking or upfront, but they use less energy and can dren through a variety of commu- at least five years and agree to weather stripping around windows, reduce your long-term heating bills by nity initiatives,” stated James Foerst, subject themselves and the mem- doors, light fixtures, and walls. 15 to 20 percent. Right now, you can get Chairman of the organization. bers of their household to a crimi- • Keep your thermostat at the lowest- up to a $300 rebate from the New Jersey FERRY LAUNCH…Pictured above at the launching of the new Staten Island “One of the most successful nal and behavioral background comfortable setting. Every degree that Clean Energy Program when you buy Ferry are, left to right, I. Hilary Rolih, Chairman, George Sharp, Inc., New Westfield Jaycees’ programs is the check. Jaycees Child Shield par- you lower your thermostat means a three- qualifying high-efficiency heating equip- York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYC Department of Transportation Jaycees Child Shield. This impor- ticipants must also agree that they percent reduction on your energy bill. ment. Commissioner Iris Weinshall, and former Westfield Mayor Allen Chin. To get more information on available tant program has served the needs of will re-register their Jaycees Child • Keep your heating system’s fan set Westfield’s children and their fami- Shield on an annual basis and re- on auto, so that warm air can properly rebates, please call (800) 854-4444, or circulate. If you have a gas boiler, check visit www.njcleanenergy.com. Former WF Mayor Helps lies since it was first initiated by the turn the shield to the Westfield Jay- the gauges and make sure your water “Homeowners should make sure they Jaycees in 1966,” commented Dr. cees or the Westfield Police De- levels are correct at the beginning of the hire professionals to replace their heat- Tim McCabe, Jaycees project Chair- partment if they move or are no season. ing equipment,” says Jeff Clayton, op- Launch New S. I. Ferry man. longer able to responsibly partici- • Consider insulating your basement, erations and resource manager for According to Craig Stock, 2003 pate in the program. crawl spaces, and attic. Adding more PSE&G’s Appliance Service. “Many MARINETTE, Wis. – Former portation Commissioner Iris Jaycees President, “The goal of the On Tuesday, September 30, the insulation in your attic will help to keep PSE&G customers purchase WorryFree Westfield Mayor Allen Chin partici- Weinshall at the launching ceremony. Westfield Jaycees Child Shield Pro- Westfield Jaycees will present the the heat from escaping. Insulation is Replacement Parts Service Contracts as pated in the launching of the new The ferry is the first of three new gram is to designate at least two new Jaycees Child Shield to the recommended for most New Jersey at- a low-cost security blanket for unex- Staten Island Ferry, the Guy V. ferries, replacing the older J. F. pected repair bills during the cold months. homes on every block where chil- mayor and council at the regularly tics. Molinari, in Marinette, Wisc., on Kennedy Class ferries, which went dren may go to seek the assistance scheduled town council meeting. • Check air registers in every room to For those customers who need to replace September 20. into service in the early 1960s. make sure that there are no restrictions, their heating equipment, they like that of a responsible adult in emergency They will also be presenting the PSE&G technicians do the installations Former Mayor Chin’s company, The Staten Island ferry system situations. In conjunction with the new guidelines for Jaycees Child such as furniture, blocking the air ducts George G. Sharp, Inc., a prominent that supply heat or return air to the and the fact that the charges are spread carries about 65,000 passengers Jaycees, the Westfield Police De- Shield holders to the public. furnace. across the year on their monthly energy New York City-based naval architec- daily and about 20 million passen- partment teaches children in school “The Westfield Jaycees want to • Have a professional check the sys- bills.” tural firm, designed the three new gers annually. Each ferry will carry how to recognize the brightly col- thank everyone involved in this tem periodically. There are many factors that go into Staten Island Ferries, and his com- about 4,400 passengers and will be ored red, white, and blue shield. project for all their efforts and hard • Clean or replace your air filter every keeping your home warm in the cold pany is currently performing con- capable of carrying 30 vehicles, The children are instructed that in work. We are proud to have served month. winter months. For more information struction supervision services for the although no vehicles have been al- about how PSE&G can help you better times of emergency, a home bearing the Westfield community since • Keep debris away from intake burn- New York City Department of Trans- lowed on the ferries since Septem- this shield is a safe haven.” 1953. We are grateful for the assis- ers. manage your energy costs or protect portation (NYCDOT). ber 11, 2001. The ferries are 310 • To increase safety during the heating your budget should your existing equip- According to Dr. McCabe, “The tance of all of Westfield citizens in ment break down, please call (800) 350- Mr. Chin met with NYC Mayor feet long and cost about $40 mil- mayor, the superintendent of making the Jaycees Child Shield season, make sure you have properly Michael Bloomberg and NYC Trans- installed carbon monoxide detectors and PSEG (7734), or visit the website lion each. schools, the board of education, the such a great success,” commented test them periodically to make sure the www.pseg.com/worryfree. parent teachers council, the police Mr. Foerst. Eagle Scout Whitman Replaces department, the rescue squad as well “We look forward to continuing as numerous Westfield families, en- our commitment to Westfield. Please Hye-Young Choi thusiastically endorse this program,” look for other Jaycees programs in Downtown Westfield Flags “The Jaycees, with the assistance the future, such as the Westfield #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2002 of the Westfield Police Department, Jaycees Concert Series and the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award WESTFIELD – As part of an Eagle sive repair or replacement. have successfully prepared children Sports Car Raffle. It is only with Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002 Scout project, Greg Whitman, a Greg organized the taking down of for potentially dangerous situations. your help that we are able to con- Visit me at my website: Westfield High School student, the old flags and poles, the repairing The police have trained our chil- tinue our service to Westfield,” www.Realtor.com partnered with the Downtown of the existing flags and poles, and dren how to react during an emer- added Mr. Stock. www.coldwellbankermoves.com/hye-young.choi Westfield Corporation (DWC) and provided an inventory of the neces- gency by recognizing the Jaycees If you have any ideas about com- email: [email protected] the Town of Westfield to refurbish sary replacements to the DWC. As a Child Shield and understanding how munity projects or want to become Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! the American flags in the downtown result of the generosity of an anony- to ask for help,” noted Mr. Foerst. involved as a Westfield Jaycee, Special Improvement District. mous Westfield resident, 42 flags He added, “Fortunately, the pro- please contact the Westfield Jay- For many years, the Boy Scouts of were replaced, and 176 flags were gram has worked flawlessly since cees at (908) 233-3840 or e-mail to OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 5th, 1-4 PM Westfield along with Doug DuBois, put up again in early September as its inception nearly 40 years ago. [email protected]. 530 Alden Avenue, Westfield Scout Leader, Al Riker, Assistant part of the project. A burning cer- Scoutmaster for Troop No. 73, Doug emony was held for the retired flags DuBois, Scout Leader, and Pete with support from the American Le- Romankow Appointed Chairman Hogaboom, First Vice Commander of gion. the American Legion Post No. 3, Chap- With the continued assistance of Of Juvenile Justice Committee lain for the Chapter No. 688 of the the Boy Scouts, future projects will Vietnam Veterans of America and include replacement of the flags on AREA — Union County Prosecu- to head a special committee of New Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 73, South Avenue. tor Theodore Romankow has been Jersey prosecutors who study and have graciously donated their time appointed to be chairman of the evaluate how the state administers and energy to displaying our Ameri- Juvenile Justice Committee of the its system of juvenile justice and can flags for all major holidays. Be- See it all on the Web! New Jersey Prosecutors Association. recommends improvements. cause the flags had been flying since Mr. Romankow, the county’s chief The prosecutor, whose initiatives the September 11, 2001 tragedy, many www.goleader.com law enforcement officer since July during his time in office include the of these flags were in need of exten- of last year, was named this month creation of a Union County Gang Task Force, a Counter-Terrorism Task Force and a Save a Neighbor- hood effort along with local police officers, the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Union County Police Classic center hall Colonial in “The Gardens”. 9 RM, 5 BR, 3 full Department, now serves as vice and 2 half BTHS. New custom kitchen w/ granite counters, chairman of the Police Chief Asso- handcrafted cabinets, subzero, 6 burner Viking stove. Grand size LR ciation Ad Hoc Liaison Committee w/ frplc & French doors to brick patio w/ electronic awning. 3rd fl to work closely with issues involv- ing law enforcement statewide. teen/au pair suite, spacious RR, CAC, 4 zn HWBB & Steam Heat, 2 “For the last 12 months, I have CG & fenced rear yard. WSF2357 $850,000 been pleased to head up plans to improve education for young moth- OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 5th, 1-4 PM ers and teenage babysitters on the 300 North Euclid Avenue, Westfield issue of the Shaken Baby Syn- drome,” said Mr. Romankow, who was recently re-appointed to the Child Life Protection Committee. The committee members evalu- ate and approve applications from public and private agencies that uti- lize grant funds from the Children’s Trust Fund. Mr. Romankow, who also serves as Treasurer of the New Jersey Prosecutor’s Association, was re- cently appointed as that group’s Drug Court Representative. 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