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THURSDAY Wheel of fortune MARCH 2, 2006 Response to spill Freeholders oppose transfer of port was successful The Union County Board of By Dan Burns to 20th Street, according to Linden Chosen Freeholders has joined the Staff Writer Police Lt. Bruce Taylor of the Traffic chorus of local politicians — includ­ LINDEN — Officials from various Bureau. He was “apparently” going ing Gov. Jon S. Corzine, Sens. Linden departments concluded their too fast to make the turn, so the truck Robert Menendez and Frank Laut­ job of cleaning the Tremley Point area fell on its side and began leaking fuel, enberg, and Rep. Michael Ferguson affected by a Feb. 19 gasoline spill Taylor said. — opposing the transfer of opera­ with a critique of what they can do Berry was able to climb out of the tions of six U.S. ports to Dubai Ports better next time. The conclusion truck safely and no one was injured. World. reached Monday was “not too much.” He was issued a summons for reckless See story Page 17. Afterward, Linden emergency service and driving, according to Taylor. visit our online poll and tell us what emergency management departments This isn’t the first time Berry has you think about the issue. Visit have improvements to make in the been in trouble for a traffic violation. The www.thelocalsource.com, click The event of another environmental disas­ truck driver has had his license suspend­ Progress, and cast your vote. ter, but they are all in minor areas, ed 18 times since 1993, according to according to Council President Robert New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Worrall Newspapers Bunk. spokesman David Weinstein. takes 10 state awards Citing an example, Bunk said the Berry earned his commercial dri­ city’s plan for emergency housing was ver’s license in May 2003, but before Four Worrall Newspapers’ staff examined. Acting Chief of the Linden that had been cited for many motor members earned 10 writing awards Fire Department Robert Pakulski said vehicle violations, including careless in the 2005 departments may need to keep addi­ driving, possession of narcotics annual New tional paperwork during future inci­ behind the wheel and drinking and Jersey Press dents. driving, according to Weinstein. Association “All in all this was a great effort by One of his most recent violations came Better Newspa­ the city of Linden and everyone else in September 2005, when he crashed a rig per Contest. involved. Everything went like clock­ that caused 23 miles of the New Jersey The staffers Photo By Sean Havey work down there (at the spill site),” Turnpike in Middlesex County to be shut are Dan Burns Children wait to see if they hold the lucky number in a wheel game at St. Thomas the Bunk said. “I would say the job went down, according to Weinstein. and Vincent Apostle’s 10th annual Slavonic Festival on Saturday in Rahway. off at 99 percent, that’s how minor The discharge from Berry’s Feb. 19 Gragnani from these things we discussed were.” accident may have indirectly caused the company’s Bunk asked for department heads an East 20th Street house fire at 2 a.m. Union office to meet for a critique Monday because on Feb. 20. It also caused dozens of and Christopher Lang and Seth the event was still fresh in every­ families who live near the crash site to Augenstein from its Bloomfield Five file for school board body’s mind. evacuate their homes office. See story Page 16. By Kitty Wilder term. Challenging the two incumbents know it and I thoroughly enjoy it,” she The clean-up concluded Friday, Those families who couldn’t move Managing Editor will be former longtime board mem­ said. when the remaining gasoline that in with nearby family members tem­ Bank donates to funds RAHWAY — Two incumbents and ber Michael Staryak, along with Justin Henderson, who will have served seeped into sewers on East 20th Street porarily stayed at School 2 the night of to senior program three challengers have filed to run for Tupik, a candidate from last year’s 15 years on the board once this term is flowed into a catch basin that empties the crash. three Board of Education seats up this election, and newcomer Richard Troc- complete, used her position to begin Northfield Savings Bank recently into a detention basin on Cono- Many stayed at the John T. Grego­ spring. ciola. the informal Town Meetings, regularly made a $5,000 donation to support coPhillips property, according to rio Center the next night and at the Longtime school board members Henderson said she will run bringing together parents, administra­ United Way of Greater Union Coun­ Pakulski. Benedict Motel or Swan Motel on Lillie Henderson and Theresa Mikajlo because she enjoys being involved in tors, and board members to discuss ty’s work in helping local seniors. Workers from the New Jersey routes 1 and 9 the next two nights. have each filed petitions to run for the community and looks forward to school issues. The bank’s donation will be tar­ Department of Environmental Protec­ They were cleared to return to their another three-year term on the board. remaining committed to the school Mikajlo, who has been on the geted by United Way to support a tion also removed contaminated dirt homes Feb. 23, according to Pakulski. Fellow board member Peter system. school board for 12 years also looks special program that delivers gro­ between the sidewalk and curb where Sewers near the homes were Kowal, whose seat is also up this “I just want to continue because I forward to seeking another term. At a ceries to homebound seniors in Rah­ the truck crashed on East 20th Street. flushed out and a safety reading was spring, did not file to run for another have a thirst for boardsmanship. I way and Linden administered by the See INCUMBENTS, Page 2 They dug about five feet down and taken on each home before residents Rahway Community Action Organi­ replaced the soil with sand, according were allowed to return, according to zation. to Pakulski. Pakulski. The DEP hired a local “Northfield Savings Bank is Administrators grapple The accident occurred Feb. 19 at plumber to replace any missing caps proud to support this worthwhile 4:21 p.m. when a tanker truck from that keep sewer gases from leaking program to assist seniors living in the Parlin-based company C.R. Wines into homes, according to Pakulski. Linden and Rahway,” Damien Trucking Company Inc. turned over No sewer gases were found in Kane, marketing director of North- with school spending plan on its side at the intersection of South homes that had their caps on at the time field Savings Bank said. “We By Kitty Wilder students in the schools, with an additional counselor work­ Wood Avenue and 20th Street. of the incident, according to Pakulski. applaud the efforts of the United Managing Editor ing part time, Petrino said. Noah Berry, 30, of Perth Amboy, Staff Writer Dan Burns can be Way of Greater Union County and RAHWAY— Struggling to fit all the needs of the Newly budgeted services would allow for seven coun­ was driving the truck north on South reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 120, or thank them for all that they do to school system into a budget meeting the state’s cap, admin­ selors who would be available to all students in the district. Wood Avenue when he turned left on [email protected]. make our communities stronger.” istrators and Board of Education members continued to “Children have mental health needs,” Petrino said. “We map out a 2006-07 spending plan Monday night. can’t turn our back on those needs.” Students to compete Superintendent of Schools William Petrino highlighted School principals who attended Monday night’s meeting Nine candidates file in science contest several additions to the budget and requested another week supported to plan to increase counseling services. Students from Rahway Middle to work on the plan. State numbers were delayed arriving to Christine Salcito, principal of Madison Elementary School will compete at the annual school districts, he said, which in turn will delay the budg­ School, said she often sees students with problems that get for Roselle board statewide Science Olympiad at Mid­ et process by about one week. in the way of their education. By Dan Burns dlesex County College in Edison on On March 7, the board will meet at 7 p.m. in the middle “Someone needs to help them get through their day or Staff Writer March 14. school’s cafeteria to adopt a tentative 2006-07 budget. days,” she said. While teachers and principals often try to ROSELLE — For the second straight year, the majority of people who filed Events will include bridge building, a At Monday’s meeting, Petrino said one of the biggest help students with emotional needs, she said trained indi­ to run for a seat on the Roselle Board of Education in the 2006 elections will not chemistry lab, a balloon race, and exper­ expenditures added for next year will be counseling servic­ viduals would likely be more effective. accomplish their objective. imental design among many others. es by Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth. Roosevelt School Principal Rocco Collucci said he has Nine candidates submitted applications to Business Administrator John The competition focuses on cre­ The district is looking to double the number of coun­ seen his students struggle with emotional issues, such as D’Angelo on Friday. Seven of those candidates will run for the three three-year ativity and problem-solving and starts selors available to students at a cost of nearly $195,000. divorce. Providing counseling for general education, along terms up for re-election this year. Two will run against each other for a one-year at 9:30 a.m., continuing until 2:30 Currently, three counselors work with special education See BOARD, Page 2 term on the board. See CANDIDATES, Page 7 p.m. For details, visit www.njscience- olympiad.org and for directions visit www.middlesexcc.edu. Spirit of Olympics Registration continues for soccer league inspires students Registration will continue until March 24 for the 2006 Linden By Dan Burns bronze medal and standing on a podi- Recreation Spring Soccer League. Staff Writer um in front of their classmates while a Register in Linden at the Com­ LINDEN — While skier Stefania patriotic song of their choosing plays munity Center Building, 805 S. Belmondo was lighting the Olympic in the background. Wood Ave.; the John T. Gregorio torch in Torino, Italy, Erin Lynch, 11, There are, of course, many differ­ Recreation Center, 330 Helen St.; or was lighting the Olympic torch in her ences between the games that just con­ the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, School 8 classroom. For every day cluded in Torino and the ones that took 1025 John St. A $45 registration medals were awarded during the 2006 place inside the Blancke Street school fee, payable to Mivara Inc., along Winter Olympics, medals were award­ room. with a copy of each child’s birth cer­ ed in Kathleen Burns’ fifth grade The medals were made of paper, tificate and proof of residency must classroom. with the appropriate colors drawn onto be available at registration. And every time a cross-country them. The podium was made of milk skier sprinted to the finish line, a fig­ crates. And although some of the gold ure skater attempted a triple axel or a medalists were quite charismatic, it’s hockey player sacrificed his body to unlikely any of them will land a mil­ IN THIS ISSUE block a shot, Burns’ students expend­ lion-dollar endorsement deal. ed a similar amount of effort. The only Still, the students exuded Olympic Community Calendar ...... 2 difference is they were doing it in pride during each medal ceremony last Police Blotter...... 2 spelling bees, long division races and week. Community Forum...... 4 essay-writing contests. “I feel happy. I’m proud of Letters to the Editor...... 4 Burns’ class held its own Winter myself,” said Jessica Czarnataowicz,

Obituaries...... 5 Olympics during the second half of 10, whose four medals put her in the Photo Courtesy of Christine Hudak Sports...... 9 February. The students competed in 16 lead for the most at the halfway point Imani Smith earned a gold medal for her penmanship while classmate Erin Lynch picked County News...... 17 different academic events for their of her class Olympics. “It’s a lot of up a silver and Jessica Czarnatowics earned a bronze. The Linden School 8 fifth-graders Arts & Entertainment...... 19 chance at taking home a gold, silver or See STUDENTS, Page 7 competed in an Academic Olympics in February. Classified...... 23 “Your Best Source for Experience the E-EDITION Community Information” AD OWL YOUR NEWS, YOUR WAY! 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News items: Incumbents to face three challengers in Rahway school board race News releases of general interest must (Continued from Page 1) some prudent spending on behalf of the taxpay­ schools. Tupik is involved with the middle budget leading up to last year’s election. The be in our office by Friday at noon to be board meeting to discuss the district’s 2006-07 ers.” school’s Parent Teacher Organization and local budget failed for the second time since 1998 and considered for publication the following week. Pictures should be black and budget Tuesday night Mikajlo said she has seen Staryak, who spent nine years on the board scouting and youth athletic leagues. was revised by a committee spearheaded by the white glossy prints. For further informa­ “a lot of progress” in the school system, both before he was ousted last year said he would like In reflecting on last year’s election won by mayor. The committee cut nearly $1 million tion or to report a breaking news story, with the physical facilities and student achieve­ to return because, “I feel like I can still con­ three candidates endorsed by mayor James from the budget without affecting classroom call 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. ment. “And we’d like to continue that,” she said. tribute to the district.” Kennedy, Tupik said, “I still feel it’s important instruction. Trocciola is a newcomer to the school board. Contributions, he said, include bringing test that we maintain a board that’s as independent as Kowal, who has served on the board since Story reprints: He has served on the planning board for four scores up and educating the public about the possible from other branches of the city adminis­ 1983 with the exception of one term, said the For permission to reprint any item print­ needs of the district, especially during budget tration.” political involvement in last year’s race “has ed in the newspaper you must call Tom years and last year served on the mayor’s advi­ Canavan at 908-686-7700. All material sory committee to review the school budget after time. Kowal, who will not seek re-election, agreed. doused my interest in being involved in the is copyrighted. it failed at the polls. Tupik also attempted to gain one of three “I’ve been very unhappy with the mayor’s group.” He has not ruled out serving on the board He is running to “improve the quality of the seats up last year. He is running again because, “I involvement of the Rahway Board of Education. again in the future. Letters to the Editor: education for the kids,” he said, “making Rah­ felt that some of the issues I had addressed last His campaign last year against the school budget The Board of Education election is April 18. The Progress provides an open forum way a better place to live and go to school and year...still need to be addressed.” Those issues, had a negative effect on Rahway and there’s not Managing Editor Kitty Wilder can be reached for opinions and welcome letters to the be.” he said, include better communication and the clear indication it won’t continue.” at 908-686-7700, ext. 127, or theprogress@the- editor. 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P.O. Box 3109, Union, N.J., 07083. University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey 908- 862-5144 235597 THE PROGRESS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 — PAGE 3 Students Council picks Devine achieving for $35,000 PR contract Kitty Wilder book,” Devine said he is personally success Managing Editor more involved with public relations LINDEN — City Council mem­ work than news reporting. His compa­ bers passed a resolution last month to ny has promoted many private, public, District returns to enter into a contract with a local news­ political, civic and charitable organi­ monthly awards paper publisher for public relations zations, he said. work. “I make no secret about my political By Dan Burns The council approved the resolution affiliations or my business relations,” Staff Writer 6-3 with the absence of two council Devine said. “I have nothing to hide.” ROSELLE — L.V. Moore fifth- members. Under the terms of the con­ Devine said he won’t have a problem grade student Shante Bryan, 10, was tract, Devine Media Enterprises will be distinguishing between the two roles and reading books assigned to fourth grade paid $35,000 for one year of public rela­ would inform his own editorial staff of classes when she was in kindergarten. tions work on behalf of the city. news in Linden the same way he would Now she gets straight A’s, reads books Publisher James Devine said Tues­ The Progress or The Star-Ledger. about the gases that make up the day afternoon he had not yet signed a First Ward Councilman Edwin Earth’s atmosphere as a hobby and contract with the city, but he intends to Schulhafer, 9th Ward Councilman writes short stories using a character now that it has the council’s approval. Robert Fraizer, and 10th Ward Coun­ she created, named “Hannah,” in her His company will replace former pub­ cilman Richard Gerbounka each voted spare time. lic relations firm The Bruno Group. against the resolution in the absence of Bryan’s love of learning, academic “A far superior performance can be 5th Ward Councilman Gene Davis and talent and creative flair might have expected,” Devine said. 6th Ward Councilman Charles Crane. earned her nothing more than good Devine Media was the only compa­ Gerbounka voted against the reso­ grades and a few extra smiley face ny to respond to the council’s requests lution for the same reason he voted stickers on her tests and papers last for qualifications when the contract against a contract with The Bruno year. This year, however, she and other Photo By Sean Havey went out to bid, according to Council Group last year. “I do not feel the city hard-working students from around Kindergartner Gabriella Frias accepts her student of the month award. She was one of sev­ President Robert Bunk. The Bruno of Linden should pay $35,000 on pub­ the school district are being rewarded eral students honored in the Roselle school district. Group did not respond. lic relations to sell our city,” he said. for their talent and dedication. Steering Committee member Larry improvement. Body and Administra­ month by ACHS senior Vanessa Devine described Linden as a “If the council does it’s job, we can Bryan was one of eight students Body said. “Also, these children, we tive Assistant Paul Greben introduced Beeks, Grace Wilday seventh-grader “strong community with a changing sell the city without paying.” honored at Monday’s Board of Educa­ hope, will kind of act as role models the February winners and handed out Keyyannah Gourdine, Harrison Ele­ economic foundation that is very Gerbounka expects Devine will pick tion meeting as a student of the month. for the next group of students to come their awards Monday. The student mentary second-grader Anthony Pala­ exciting.” He added, “There’s a lot of up even more money because the contract It was the second student of the month up.” responses ranged from flashing a cio, Polk Elementary kindergartner good things happening there.” outlines payment for the company’s ceremony in Roselle since 2004 when Each classroom teacher chooses quick grin and accepting the award Gabriela Frias, Washington Elemen­ He intends to promote various posi­ “expertise,” he said, and does not include the practice was discontinued. one student of the month and adminis­ casually to dressing up in a suit for tary second-grade student Costly tive aspects of the city, such as the annu­ printing or mailing work. “It’s just money In December, the Roselle Board of trators then choose one of them to be their big moment. Barthelus and Roselle Annex pre­ al summer concert series, and get a bet­ I feel is totally wasted,” Gerbounka said. Education approved the Steering the school’s student of the month. One Tyshawn Davis, 13, was surprised school student James Stotz. ter message out to taxpayers about how Fraizer voted against Devine this Committee’s proposal to re-introduce student represents each of the elemen­ when he heard he was chosen to repre­ Stotz, 3, was happy to be the center city money is spent, he said. year and The Bruno Group last year the “Student of the Month” award to tary, middle, junior high schools and sent the ACHS eighth grade students of attention for a brief moment, even if Devine’s weekly newspaper, the for the same reason. “I feel we have each school in Roselle. the Roselle annex in Elizabeth. Abra­ this month. he might not have known why he was. News Record, includes coverage of Lin­ the resources in the city that we can do Now members of the Steering ham Clark High School has two win­ He doesn’t consider himself a per­ Either way, he demonstrates the spirit den alongside Rahway and Elizabeth. He our own public relations work. This Committee hope the award will give ners each month, one from the eighth son who studies a lot, but he does of the award day in and day out, does not see a conflict in performing would be a great opportunity to save average students the little bit of extra grade and one from the high school think getting all of his homework done according to his father Richard Stotz. public relations work for the city and $35,000 plus.” incentive to be good students and proper. regularly is one of the keys to his aca­ “Oh, he loves school,” Richard publishing his weekly news coverage. Staff Writer Dan Burns contributed good students incentive to be excellent The criteria for student of the demic success. The future architect Stotz said. “Loves it.” “They (the city) are contracting with a to this report. students. month varies from school to school. It spends his free time playing basketball Staff Writer Dan Burns can be separate division of my company to per­ Managing Editor Kitty Wilder can “We felt it would be a good way to can be based on non-academic issues and football. reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 120, or form public relations services,” he said. be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 127, promote children excelling in school,” as well, like good behavior or self­ Bryan and Davis were joined this [email protected]. Describing himself as an “open or [email protected]. Five candidates file for four open seats on Linden school board By Dan Burns who filed to run for the three-year terms. The “I feel like I would bring value to the board. Cosby-Hurling has been president of the He is an active board member, currently Staff Writer only contested race will be for a one-year term, It would be beneficial to have a parent’s per­ School 4 Parent Teacher Association since serving as chairman of the board’s Support LINDEN — Five candidates filed to run for according to the school district’s business spective,” Cosby-Hurling said. 2003. Operations committee, co-chairman of the four seats on the Linden Board of Education by office. Cosby-Hurling isn’t overtly critical of the She has two children who are currently Management Operations Committee and as the Monday afternoon’s deadline. Incumbent Nicholas Nigro, of Ainsworth current board, but she believes the district has enrolled in the Linden public school system board’s reports of special committees delegate Barring an unlikely barrage of write-in Street, will run against Middlesex Street some resources which aren’t being optimally and two younger children who will be soon, to the state. This year’s Board of Education votes, the trio of three-year term seats will woman Rhashonna Cosby-Hurling in that race. used. She believes, for example, Linden public which she says is part of the reason she’s run­ election will be April 18. remain the same. Cosby-Hurling is an involved parent who schools don’t receive all of the federal Title I ning. Staff Writer Dan Burns can be reached at Incumbents William Motley, Alvin Coplan hopes to inspire other parents to become more funding they’re eligible for. Nigro could not be reached for comment 908-686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- and Raymond Topoleski were the only ones involved in the school system if elected. She plans to look into that if elected. Tuesday. localsource.com.

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EDITORIALS Improving access Roselle’s Borough Council will take a step in the right TEACHERS OF THE direction this spring by agreeing to air the public comment MONTH — Megan portion of council meetings on local cable television. The Allen and Sister Genevieve Prendergast issue has been debated for years, and finally citizens will were recognized as have access to one of the most important parts of the local teachers of the month meetings. at a Benedictine Acade­ Often, it is during the public comments portion of local my school assembly government meetings that the most relevant issues are Feb. 3. Both were hon­ brought to a council’s attention. Residents of any communi­ ored for their outstand­ ty provide eyes and ears on the streets, seeing and hearing ing work with students what is happening and perhaps what should change. at the all-female Catholic college prepa- For those who work, are disabled or raise children, tory high school. attending a meeting may be impossible, and watching meet­ ings on television may be the only way to keep up with the council. Televising meetings, including public comments, is the right way to use modern technology to make one of the most basic foundations of our government available to all citizens. A swift response Don’t let municipalities fight the sunshine It’s not breaking news to report that There are, though, provisions in Mar­ municipality maintain an Internet Last week’s oil tanker accident in Linden left many fam­ the state law governing the conduct of tin’s proposal that figure to be hotly presence as a repository for public ilies displaced and likely very upset because of the careless public meetings and matters related to Point debated by the legislature, including documents on a Web site. Many, if not actions of a truck driver with a very poor driving record. them is archaic. Indeed, what is com­ the often contentious matter of meet­ most, municipalities in the state But, in the aftermath of the accident’s chaos and long monly called the Sunshine Law was Of ings that are legally closed to the pub­ already maintain Web sites, only a few clean-up, the city and families affected proved their ability enacted in New Jersey in 1975, back lic. Clearly, it is not in the interest of of which are models of what should be to respond well to an emergency. when the Internet, for instance, was in View the public to have all matters dis­ a tremendous resource for citizens. As rescue workers cleared residents from their homes on its horse-and-buggy stage. By Martin O’Shea cussed in the open, and that is not the The majority of existing municipal In the 31 years since it became law, intention of S1219. Web sites, however, are sorely lacking very little notice, city employees responded by setting up a the state’s Open Public Meetings Act designed to truly let more sun shine on The positions public bodies consid­ in content and often fall months place for victims to stay, first at School 2, then at the John has been easily circumvented by elect­ public meetings at all government lev­ er taking in legal matters and labor behind with the posting of documents T. Gregorio Recreation Center. ed and appointed officials, from Cape els. Some of the changes proposed in negotiations, for instance, should not that should be available to the public Local, state and federal crews worked together in the days May to High Point and from Secaucus S1219 are surprising because they be discussed in public. The meetings for instant downloading. after the spill to clean the spill area, and Linden firefighters to the Delaware Water Gap, who find aren’t already mandated by law. Oth­ during which the positions are dis­ The state’s powerful League of battled a blaze that took one home away from its family. it to their advantage to do the public’s ers, inconceivable in 1975, are intend­ cussed, however, should at least be Municipalities can be expected to The irresponsible actions of the driver may have given business behind closed doors. The ed to bring government in step with audio recorded and the tapes should be fight the Internet requirement of public can get pesky, you know, so it’s society in 2006. released to the public promptly after S1219. When it does, it will be acting the city cause for distress, but the quick and effective easiest if you keep them in the dark With the exception of governing the issues have been resolved. That is against the best interests of the public response by all those affected shows the strength of the city. about government and its dealings. bodies of municipalities, for instance, rarely the case now. S1219 would during a period when so many of our Indeed, the current Sunshine Law we do not have the absolute right to mandate taping of all closed meetings rights are under attack by government, left loopholes large enough for Hum­ address other public bodies when they and a timely release to the public of and when so many of us have put aside mers packed with politicians to slip meet. If enacted, S1219, which can be records of the proceedings once the the horse and the buggy. through so that they could do business found at www.njsunshine.com, would legal matter or labor negotiation is We should not let that happen. Convince us in back rooms. In a state that at times mandate that citizens have the right to resolved. It is rare to see Gov. Jon Corzine, Sen. Bob Menendez, seems to actually boast of its pantheon address every public body when it Martin’s proposed bill also Martin O’Shea, of West Milford, is Rep. Michael Ferguson, state Sen. Tom Kean Jr., the Union of corrupt officials, only one of the meets. S1219 also would allow the includes a section that figures to cause an advocate of the public’s right to negative results was that government public to videotape meetings as long a stir in municipalities that remain know. The full text of S1219 and County Board of Chosen Freeholders and countless other of the people wasn’t always govern­ as they don’t interfere with the run­ rooted in 1975, when Bill Gates was other useful information related to local public officials publicly take the same side of one ment for the people. ning of them. That is not so under the still attending Harvard and before he it can be found at www.njsun- issue. But all have come forward to strongly oppose the State Sen. Robert Martin, R-Dis- current law. left school to form a company called shinelaw.com. Sunshine week will management of Port Newark and five other United States trict 26, Morris and Passaic counties, Those improvements should readi­ Microsoft. be observed March 12 through ports by Dubai Ports World, a company owned by the Unit­ recently introduced a bill — S1219 — ly be accepted by the legislature. S1219 would mandate that every March 18. ed Arab Emirates. Dubai Ports World is slated to assume the managerial duties of the terminals following its purchase of a British LETTERS TO THE EDITOR firm, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co., which The county manager released his proposed budget last month, complete with State must help failing school system alerts from the PI department saying cuts to programs would be necessary, but currently holds a 30-year contract, expiring in 2030, to oper­ To the Editor: adding it was not certain what action the board would take to contain expenses ate the ports. This transfer of managerial control has been If there was ever a time to be concerned about failing education of children that they say are careening totally out of their control. attending the Elizabeth public school system, it is past due. This community has vetted by the Bush administration’s Committee on Foreign It was announced that a hiring freeze was being promptly implemented until fur­ Investment which has given its recommendation of approval constantly ignored the failing test scores published annually in the Star-Ledger. ther notice and that departments were instructed to come to the scheduled budget to President Bush. The most recent report card is appalling and disgraceful. The lack of progress for hearings with options for cutting costs and ideas to generate new revenues if possible. the majority of the student population must be dealt with. Our students have fall­ It seems at this point that President Bush and his Cabinet The threat of budget cuts has most department heads scratching their nog­ en victim of benign neglect. The test results are disturbing and someone must be members are among the few American political officials gins, hoping for an epiphany that will play a role in keeping their department’s held accountable. budget at 2005 levels. Joseph Sharp, administrator of Runnells Hospital, quiet­ who support this deal, which is on hold for now. This has been a recurring occurrence for years, yet there is a numbing silence The Sept. 11 commission headed by former Gov. Tom ly announced that the hospital operated at a deficit in 2005, though the final fig­ by parents, community leaders, and public officials condemning the failure of ure was yet to be determined, the guesstimate is somewhere between $250,000 Kean called our ports — where a mere 5 percent of all the school system to properly educate the future leaders of our society. and $1 million. High overtime by the nursing staff was one reason given as a fac­ For years, community criticism of the Board of Education’s performance incoming cargo is inspected — one of our greatest vulnera­ tor for the negative figure — the hospital, like a private business, is forced to bilities. In a post-911 world, when terrorism is increasing, under the leadership of Raphael Farjardo has fallen on deaf ears. Unfortunately, keep jobs open in compliance with the Family Leave Act. An unfortunate fact of he and his yes men/women have controlled the board for too long. we should be taking measures to protect ourselves. Jumping life is that the cost of temporary nursing staff to fill the voids is equal to if not New blood is essential, because the general public lacks confidence in the board’s abil­ more than paying regular employees’ overtime. into the transfer of management at six major U.S. ports to a ity to act on behalf of the students. A solution is vital if future generations are to prosper. company owned by the government of a country that prior The all-Democratic Freeholder board has, for a few years, used Runnells The board appears oblivious to the fact that “No Child Left Behind” is sup­ Hospital as a campaign issue, touting the fact that it has been operating in the to Sept. 11 favored terrorism, is wrong. posed to be a mechanism, used to properly educate our students. To accomplish black under their guidance. They have been labeling all Republicans as being that goal, there is a need to hire qualified professionals and purchase materials Even if President Bush is correct and the transfer of man­ partner to wanting to close the facility in an effort to do the unthinkable, save agerial control poses no threat to our hometowns, it is to bring our school system up to par. Instead of utilizing funds to provide the cash. They have tried to terrorize the public with this negativity and have many necessities for our schools, Fajardo and company are squandering taxpayers unconscionable that such a deal could go through without voters shaking in their boots thinking that if they vote Republican, they will be our governor and local elected officials being well-informed money to pay salaries of fired-Superintendent Tom Dunn, who is still collecting losing an emergency care facility, which of course is not the case. a salary exceeding $200,000 while Paulo Munoz is acting in that capacity with So it was interesting to watch the current board chair, Al Mirabella, who is up for on the issue from its earliest stages. That never happened. a salary also more than $200,000. Neither one of those individuals has creden­ Instead, we who live near Port Newark and our elected rep­ reelection this year, suggest that perhaps the rehabilitation deptartment should tials or experience to properly head our failing school district. expand its outpatient services in an attempt to generate new revenue. A move of this resentatives found out about this deal in press reports, once It is obvious that qualifications are not required to fill a post within this district. One sort could require a sizable cash investment, as the administrator woefully admitted only needs to be connected in some way with certain members ofthe board. A case in point the deal was nearly done. that the necessary space did not currently exist and would have to be created. Sup­ We have elected many officials on a platform of national was the appointment ofthe principal of Elizabeth High School several years ago. This per­ port for this option did not appear to be enthusiastically forthcoming from the coun­ security. They, in turn, should be able to convince us that son was a physical education teacher and president of the teachers’ union. He lacked both ty manager, who remained noncommittal on the subject when the board chairman credentials and experience. Despite community outrage, he was still appointed. this international business deal is in our best interest. attempted to gain his agreement; the finance committee members were quiet as well. Now there is an attempt by the board to secure property from the city to build A wise move politically when one considers that the budget hearings were new schools. If this board succeeds in its effort, it will be business as usual. It is intended to come up with ways to curtail spending and not increase it. Perhaps more important to improve the quality of education by correcting the massive Mr. Mirabella already has his campaign materials in the works trumpeting the mistakes made by these board members. Overcrowding is not the major cause successes of Runnells and is now confronted with a costly rewrite. for the miseducation of our children. Improper leadership and underqualified It does seem odd that with the nursing home/rehabilitation industry booming because of “A right is not what someone gives you; staff are two factors. Brick and mortar alone is not the solution. the sheer numbers of elderly needing extended care outside of the family home setting that it's what no one can take from you.” The system needs revamping, outside of the realm of this particular board. this facility isn’t raking in revenues. Perhaps Runnells is now feeling the impact caused by Ramsey Clark That is why the state of New Jersey should take over Elizabeth’s failing public acute care hospitals in the area, such as Robert Wood in Rahway, who are offering extend­ school system and bring about the change needed to make education relevant to ed stay rehabilitation on their own sites to include handling the paperwork thus sparing fam­ U.S. Attorney General today’s demands. That decision will not only be in the best interest of our chil­ ilies the burden of having to relocate patients to other facilities. 1977 dren but also enhance the future outlook of the community. Granted, sometimes it is necessary to spend money to make money, but new Ella Hopson projects which require changes to the physical plant certainly are not the answer Elizabeth at this point in time. Rather, an in-depth look for what is causing the hospital to Now is not the time to expand Runnells once again run in the red is certainly called for. However, the argument can be To the Editor: raised that perhaps the all-too-brief stint in the black was a fluke and that there David Worrall is no hope for recouping the millions of tax dollars that the freeholders have Publisher The Union County Public Information Department has been hard at work pumping out press releases attempting to buffer the thud that is sure to come already invested. Patricia Quattrocchi Tom Canavan when the county budget hearings end and the finished product finally lands Editor In Chief square on the backs of the Union County taxpayers. Garwood

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Photo Courtesy of Christine Hudak OBITUARIES Rashanel Story and Shawn Yushko decorate their classroom door at Linden’s School 2 in time for today’s Emily Murgia Eucharistic minister and a member of three sisters, Mary Martin, Catherine and Michele Chittenden; a brother, Read Across America Day. Emily Josephine Murgia, 79, of the Rosary Altar Society and the McGuire and Rita Jones, and four Frank Avallone; three sisters, Marie Roselle died Feb. 12 in Clara Maass Young at Heart Club. grandchildren. Romano, Angela Puma and Helen Continuing Care Center, Belleville. Surviving are three daughters, Fabrizio, and four grandchildren. Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Murgia Anne Padula, Janet Freet and Carolyn. Julius Vekassy EVENTS lived in Roselle for many years. Julius Vekassy, 93, of Linden died Antonia Adelsdorf Surviving are her husband, Joseph Edward Tomasso Feb. 23 in the Father Hudson House, Antonia Adelsdorf, 89, of Point Linden High School to Program to focus on A.; a sister, Jean Urban, and two Edward F. Tomasso, 70, of Roselle Elizabeth. Pleasant, formerly of Roselle, died perform musical substance abuse brothers, Edward and Thomas Oleu- died Feb. 19 in Union Hospital. Born in Astoria, Queens, Mr. Feb. 24 at home. Linden High School’s production A parent resource and education niczak. Born in New York City, Mr. Vekassy moved to Linden 60 years Born in New York, Mrs. Adelsdorf of the acclaimed Broadway musical, program sponsored by the Partnership Tomasso moved to Roselle 43 years ago. He was a a construction engineer lived in Roselle for 63 years before “Annie Get Your Gun,” will be pre­ for a Drug-Free New Jersey will be Ethel Wiley ago. He was an office worker at Rho- at Exxon Research and Engineering, moving to Point Pleasant two years sented in the school’s auditorium presented at Christa McAuliffe Mid­ dia, Cranbury, for nine years before Florham Park, for 40 years before ago. March 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. dle School in Elizabeth on March 23 Ethel Wiley, 93, of Rahway died retiring six years ago. Prior to that, retiring in 1978. Mr. Vekassy was a Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn Linden’s production of “Annie Get and March 30 at 5:30 p.m. call Vir­ Feb. 19 in the Genesis ElderCare Cen­ Mr. Tomasso worked for GAF in Lin­ member of the Exxon Annuitants Turago; a grandchild and three great­ Your Gun” stars seniors Matthew ginia Cortico at 908-436-6323 for ter, Westfield. den for 35 years. He served in the Club. He was a 1934 graduate of New grandchildren. Ogonowski as Buffalo Bill Cody, Ali­ more information. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Wiley Army during peacetime. York University, where he received a cia Cordero as Dolly Tate, Matthew The program is free and is one- lived in California, Baltimore, Md., Surviving are his wife of 46 years, bachelor’s degree in architecture. Mr. Koziol as Frank Butler, and Carly hour long. It focuses predominately on and Rye, N.Y., before moving to Rah­ Marie Tomassi Claire; a daughter, Tracy Orlando; a Vekassy was a member of the Linden Bellero as Annie Oakley. parents and grandparents, teaching way many years ago. She was a mem­ Marie Tomassi, 81, a lifelong resi­ son, Edward; a brother, Jerry, and six Retired Men’s Club and an emeritus The musical tells the love story of them how to speak to children about ber of the Women’s Association and dent of Rahway, died Feb. 23 in JFK grandchildren. member of the American Institute of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, and substance abuse. served as a deacon, both with the Sec­ Medical Center, Edison. Architects. features such popular songs as “No ond Presbyterian Church of Rahway. Mrs. Tomassi was a bookkeeper for Reba Hicks Surviving are his wife or 66 years, the Rahway Housing Authority for 21 Business Like Show Business,” and Knights of Columbus Eva; a daughter, Marilyn Perfilio; a Reba Hicks, 88, of Roselle died years before retiring in 1986. Earlier, “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Bet­ host roast beef dinner Yolanda Harrison Feb. 16 in the Clark Nursing and son, Robert Vinson; four grandchil­ she was a bookkeeper for the city of ter.” Yolanda Harrison, 87, of Linden Linden Knights of Columbus Rehabilitation Center. dren and six great-grandchildren. Rahway for 10 years. Mrs. Tomassi Tickets for the production are $10 Council 2859 will host a roast beef died Feb. 19 in Robert Wood Johnson Born in Raleigh, N.C., Mrs. Hicks was a member of the American Legion and may be purchased in advance or at dinner March 26 at the Knights of University Hospital at Rahway. moved to Roselle many years ago. She Ladies Auxiliary Unit 5 and the Elks the door. Checks for advanced pur­ Christina Mocharski Columbus Hall, 118 Park Ave., from Born in Italy, Mrs. Harrison lived Christina M. Mocharski, 48, of Lodge 1975. both in Rahway. chases should be made out to: LHS was a home economics teacher at the noon to 5 p.m. in France before coming to Linden in Summit Junior High School many Linden died Feb. 22 in Trinitas Hospi­ Surviving are her husband, Louis Student Activities Account and sent to Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 1945. She was a seamstress for Hilton tal, Elizabeth. Linden High School, attention Annie years ago. F.; two daughters, Eleanor and for children younger than age 10. Clothing Manufacturing Co., Linden, Born in Perth Amboy, Mrs. Noreen; five grandchildren and six Tickets, 121 W. St. Georges Ave., Lin­ Surviving is a brother, John H. Proceeds from the dinner will ben­ for many years. Reeves. Mocharski lived in Linden for 20 great-grandchildren. den, N.J. 07036. For more informa­ efit Laura Canize, a local woman Surviving is a daughter, Annita years. She was a dietitian at Raritan tion, call Linden High School at 908­ Kellar. afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge 486-5432. R. Wilson de Myer Sr. Mary Rinaldi Checks and donations are payable to from 1980 to 1986. Susan Sakach Robert Wilson de Myer Sr., 68, of Mary Rinaldi, 85, of Rahway died the Linden Knights of Columbus. Linden, formerly of Cranford, died Surviving are her husband of 13 Feb. 24 in the Rahway Geriatric Cen­ Elks plan murder Sales will be limited. For ticket and Susan Sakach, 79, a lifelong resi­ years, William F., and two sisters, Bar­ dent of Linden, died Feb. 19 at home. Feb. 16 in Union Hospital. ter. Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Rinaldi mystery dinner party donation information, call Joseph at Born in Bloomfield, Mr. de Myer bara Bayles and Theresa Resetar. moved to Rahway in 1984. Miss Sakach was a seamstress for The Rahway Elks Lodge will host a 908-370-3764 or Ann at 908-486­ Arthur’s Dress Shop, Linden, for 25 lived in Cranford and Naples, Fla., and comedy murder mystery dinner the­ 8629. years before retiring in 1975. moved to Linden last year. He worked Joan Everett Charles Calavano ater March 11 at 7 p.m. for M & R Marking Systems in Cran­ Surviving are two sisters, Anna Joan M. Everett, 81, of Roselle Charles Calavano, 78, of Linden, “A Murderous Affair” is an old- Elizabeth community ford and later, Piscataway, before died Feb. 22 in Robert Wood Johnson Stefura and Elizabeth Conway, and formerly of Elizabeth, died Feb. 24 in fashioned “whodunit” where attendees retiring. Previously, Mr. de Myer University Hospital at Rahway. group plans golf outing three brothers, Andrew, Edward and the Delaire Nursing and Convalscent help the private eye as he tries to solve owned and operated a messenger serv­ Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Community Access Unlimited will John. Center, Linden. the murder of the industrial tycoon. ice in Cranford and a luggage repair Everett lived in Hillside before mov­ host its 12th annual Golf Classic on Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Calavano Suspects include a disgruntled business in Westfield and co-owned ing to Roselle many years ago. She May 22 at Echo Lake Golf and Coun­ Anna Saladino moved to Linden two years ago. He employee, a jealous playboy, the the Leather Shop in Millburn. He also maintained a home in Brick. Mrs. try Club in Westfield. Anna Rose Saladino, 92, of Rah­ was a security guard at Phelps Dudge happy widow, an unsavory gangster served in the Navy from 1955 to 1958 Everett was a claims examiner with Community Access Unlimited’s way, a registered nurse, died Feb. 19 Co., Elizabeth, for 29 years before and even a suspicious butler. aboard the USS Rupertus. Mr. de the New Jersey Division of Labor for mission is to provide community in Robert Wood Johnson University retiring 16 years ago. Mr. Calavano The proceeds of this fund-raising Myer was a member of the Tin Can 20 years before retiring. She was a access through effective and compre­ Hospital at Rahway. was a Navy veteran of the Korean event are for the Lodge’s Youth Activ­ Sailors. member of the Rosary Society at St. hensive support services for people Born in Hammonton, Mrs. Saladi­ War. He was a member of the Elks ities and Drug Awareness committees. Joseph the Carpenter Church and the with disabilities, at-risk youth and no lived in Rahway since 1945. She Surviving are two sons, Robert Jr. Lodge in Elizabeth. The Youth Activities Committee and Steven; a daughter, Kathleen Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, both people with affordable housing needs, was a registered nurse at Rahway Hos­ Surviving are two sons, Joseph and sponsors local little league and soccer Ronk, and two sisters, Barbara in Roselle. giving them the opportunity to live pital, now Robert Wood Johnson Uni­ James; three daughters, Jean Lee teams. The Drug Awareness Commit­ Sedorkis and Delores Dempsey. Surviving are two daughters, Naturlie, Annamarie Pali and Flo­ independently and lead normal and versity Hospital at Rahway, for many tee supports the community D.A.R.E. productive lives as citizens integrated years before retiring in 1978. Mrs. Denise Traina and Karen Everett- rence; 19 grandchildren and 14 great­ program. Snodgrass, a son, David J.; three sis­ into the community. Saladino was a graduate of the Cooper Eleanor Dowling grandchildren. The Rahway Lodge of the Benevo­ ters, Diane Kennedy, Maryann Boston Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Hospital Nursing School in Camden. Eleanor L. Dowling, 79, of Roselle lent and Protective Order of Elks has and Sharon MacMillan; six grandchil­ J.A. Decker-Potts with a full breakfast followed by a 10 She was a first lieutenant in the died Feb. 22 in the Father Hudson served the community for the past 99 a.m. shotgun start. House in Elizabeth. dren and a great-grandchild. Josephine A. Decker-Potts, 82, of Army during the World War II, serv­ years. Contact the lodge at 732-388­ A cocktail reception with a silent Linden, formerly of Elizabeth, died ing as a nurse in the European The­ Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Dowling 1075 for tickets or information. auction will follow. ater’s 99th General Hospital in North­ moved to Roselle 55 years ago. She Rose Papa Feb. 24 in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth. ern France and the Rhineland. Mrs. was a member of the Union County Rose Papa, 72, of Rahway, former­ Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Decker­ Saladino received the European- Irish-American Association and the ly of Linden, died Feb. 24 in Robert Potts lived there for many years before African-Middle Eastern Theater Cam­ Roselle Senior Citizens Thursday Wood Johnson University Hospital at moving to Linden last year. She was a paign Ribbon and participated in the Group. Mrs. Dowling was a past pres­ Rahway. press operator for Thomas and Betts, D-Day invasion. She was a member of ident and chaplain of the Veterans of Born in Newark, Mrs. Papa lived in Elizabeth, for 20 years before retiring Professional the National Organization of World Foreign Wars Post 743 Ladies Auxil­ Linden before moving to Rahway 13 in '1981. Surviving are a son, Thomas; War II Nurses and a volunteer with the iary. years ago. a daughter, Nancy Mierzejewski; a Red Cross. Mrs. Saladino was active Surviving are two sons, William Surviving are three daughters, sister, Rose Frank; three grandchildren D i r e c t o r y at St. Mary’s Church, Rahway, as a and Jack; a daughter, Lorraine Krug; Valerie Gantner, Rosemarie VanHart and two great-grandchildren. Realtor

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT with the provisions of NJSA 40A:11-24. time, or as soon thereafter as the matter 1, State Uniform Construction Code. PUBLIC NOTICE FAIR AND OPEN QUALIFICATIONS BOROUGH OF ROSELLE BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY can be reached. The complete ordinance is on file in the CITY OF LINDEN PROCESS RESOLUTION-APPLICATION #06-001 WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PL1975, VAL D. IMBRIACO City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ C.127. (NJAC:17:27). CITY CLERK 07036. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6) WHEREAS, Robenson Germain, has Bidders are required to comply with the ORDINANCE #50-9 U138722 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) the following Ordinance was introduced the LINDEN ROSELLE SEWERAGE made an application to the Roselle Board provisions set forth in the NJ Public Law AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ and passed on first reading by the Coun­ AUTHORITY, a public body politic and of Adjustment, as the agent of the owner 1977, ch.33. PLEMENT CHAPTER IV, GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE cil of the City of Linden in the County of corporate of the State of New Jersey (“the of property located at 1131 Warren Street The Mayor and Council of the Borough of LICENSING, OF AN ORDINANCE ENTI­ CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY Union, State of New Jersey, on February Authority”) has the basis of demonstrated (Block 2502, lot 17), Roselle, NJ, seeking Roselle, NJ, reserve the right to reject TLED, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND 21, 2006, and will be presented for further competence, knowledge and experience. a variance for lot area. The application is any and all bids. ENACTING THE REVISED GENERAL NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD consideration and hearing to be held on Specifically, the Authority is interested in known as Application No. 06-001; and Bidding documents and specifications ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing reviewing qualifications for the following: WHEREAS, Pursuant to the require­ may be obtained from the office of the 1999,” PASSED NOVEMBER 23, 1999 The City of Linden, New Jersey has time, or as soon thereafter as the matter A. Insurance Brokerage Services capabil­ ments of the Statute and due process of Borough Clerk, 210 Chestnut Street, AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 24, 1999, awarded a contract without competitive can be reached. ity for the policies listed below: law the Board of Adjustment conducted a Roselle, between the hours of 9:30 AM AND AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENT­ bidding as a Professional Service, pur­ VAL D. IMBRIACO 1. Worker’s Compensation public hearing on the application on Janu­ and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday ED suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The CITY CLERK 2. Property and Boiler & Machinery ary 26, 2006, in the presence of the fol­ except holidays. Re: Amending Chapter IV, General contract was awarded pursuant to a “Fair ORDINANCE #50-11 3. Crime and Public Official Bonds lowing members of the Board of Adjust­ By order of the Mayor and Council of the Licensing, of the Revised General Ordi­ and Open Process” as per N.J.S.A. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ 4. General Liability ment: Borough of Roselle, New Jersey. nances of the City of Linden, 1999, Sec­ 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and the PLEMENT CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, OF 5. Automobile BASED UPON THE FOREGOING the U138653 PRO March 2, 2006 ($16.88) tion 4-2 Peddling and Soliciting. resolution authorizing it are available for AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDI­ Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the The complete ordinance is on file in the public inspection in the Office of the NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE 6. Umbrella Liability City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ 7. Public Officials Liability following CONCLUSIONS: CITY OF LINDEN Municipal Clerk. REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF 1. The instant application is brought 07036. THE CITY OF LINDEN, 1999,” PASSED PASSED ORDINANCE U138721 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) Copies of the Requests for “Insurance before the Board of Adjustment pursuant NO. 50-6 AWARDED: Devine Media Enterprises, NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND APPROVED Brokerage Service Qualifications” may be to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et Inc. d/b/a Devine Advertising Associates NOVEMBER 24, 1999, AND AS AMEND­ seq. The applicant seeking variances of PUBLIC NOTICE ED AND SUPPLEMENTED obtained from the Linden Roselle Sewer­ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 492 W. Grand Avenue age Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, certain zoning ordinances. PLEMENT CHAPTER I, GENERAL PRO­ Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Re: Amending Chapter VII, Traffic, of the 2. The granting of the within application Revised General Ordinances of the City PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036, Attention VISIONS, OF AN ORDINANCE ENTI­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Gary G. Fare, Executive Director between will not have a negative impact on the TLED, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND SERVICE: Public Relation Services to of Linden, 1999, Section 7-26 Loading the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon­ surrounding neighborhood. ENACTING THE REVISED GENERAL promote and improve the City of Linden’s Zone. 3. The applicant has met its burdens of The City of Linden, New Jersey has The complete ordinance is on file in the day through Friday or Michael C. Hill, the ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, awarded an amended contract without image, programs, and other benefits. Authority’s Independent Insurance Man­ proof of the positive criteria set forth in 1999,” PASSED NOVEMBER 23, 1999 City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ the Municipal Land Use Law. competitive bidding as a Professional 07036. agement Consultant, Six Stafford Court, AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 24, 1999, Service, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et TIME PERIOD: For a period of one (1) Mt. Holly, NJ 08060-3281. 4. The Variances requested can be grant­ AND AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENT­ year, commencing February 22, 2006. U138724 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.38) ed without substantial detriment to the seq. The contract was awarded pursuant This Request for “Insurance Brokerage ED to a “Fair and Open Process” as per Services Qualifications” is being imple­ public good. Re: Amending Chapter I, General Provi­ COST: In an amount not to exceed 5. The Board concludes that the granting N.J.S.A. 19:44a-20.4 et seq. This con­ PUBLIC NOTICE mented through a fair and open process sions, of the Revised General Ordinances tract and the resolution authorizing it are $35,000.00 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 of this application will not impair the of the City of Linden 1999, Section 1.5 CITY OF LINDEN intended purpose of the Municipal Land available for public inspection in the et seq. Sealed responses to the request General Penalty, delete Section 1-5.1 Office of the Municipal Clerk. DATED: February 22, 2006 are required to be submitted to the Linden Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the Maximum Penalty in its entirety and add PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Roselle Sewerage Authority Executive Borough of Roselle. new Section 1-5.1 Minimum and Maximum Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk the following Ordinance was introduced 6. The requested relief causes no unwar­ AWARDED: Argent Associates, LLC and passed on first reading by the Coun­ Director, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Penalty, delete Section 1-5.2 Minimum 140 Fieldcrest Avenue U138744 PRO March 2, 2006 ($13.13) Box4118, Linden, NJ 07036 no later than ranted invasion of the right of private Penalty in its entirety, delete Section 1­ cil of the City of Linden in the County of property owners in the zone. Raritan Center Union, State of New Jersey, on February 11:00 a.m. on March 14, 2006. The enve­ 5.3 Additional fine for Repeat Offenders Edison, New Jersey 08837 PUBLIC NOTICE lope containing “Insurance Brokerage NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED in its entirety and add new Section 1-5.3 CITY OF LINDEN 21, 2006, and will be presented for further by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ consideration and hearing to be held on Services Qualifications” shall be plainly Additional fine for Repeat Offenders, SERVICE: Retaining the services of a marked on the outside of the sealed enve­ ough of Roselle, County of Union and delete Section 1-5.4 Default of Payment PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the Consultant to provide engineering servic­ time, or as soon thereafter as the matter lope. At the designated time and place of Fine in its entirety and add new Section es to prepare a site investigation report the following Ordinance was introduced for the receipt of “Insurance Brokerage foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ 1-5.4 Default of Payment of Fine. and passed on first reading by the Coun­ can be reached. sions, this Board hereby grants the vari­ for a 2,000 gallon diesel tank at the VAL D. IMBRIACO Services Qualifications,” the Executive The complete ordinance is on file in the Municipal Garage. cil of the City of Linden in the County of Director or designee will publicly open ances requested by the applicant, to be City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ Union, State of New Jersey, on February CITY CLERK erected in accordance with the plans sub­ ORDINANCE #50-12 and read the names of the parties from 07036. TIME PERIOD: The term of said contract 21, 2006, and will be presented for further whom responses were received. After a mitted with this application. PASSED: February 21, 2006 consideration and hearing to be held on AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the shall be until the conclusion of the work PLEMENT CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, OF review of the various submissions to be performed, or until said amount has March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing received by the Authority pursuant to the within variance approval is subject to APPROVED: February 22, 2006 time, or as soon thereafter as the matter AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDI­ whatever other approvals are necessary been exhausted, whichever occurs earli­ NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE fair and open process, the Members of er. can be reached. the Authority will confirm, by a majority to be obtained by the applicant from the Robert F. Bunk VAL D. IMBRIACO REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF vote thereof at a public meeting, the appropriate Borough, County or State offi­ PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL CITY CLERK THE CITY OF LINDEN, 1999,” PASSED cials and/or Boards, to obtain Construc­ COST: Additional amount not to exceed NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND APPROVED name or names of the interested parties $7,500.00 ORDINANCE #50-13 that have satisfactorily met the qualifica­ tion permits or Certificates of Occupancy. John T. Gregorio AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ NOVEMBER 24, 1999, AND AS AMEND­ tions set forth by the Authority. Jackie Hollis, Board Secretary MAYOR PLEMENT CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, OF ED AND SUPPLEMENTED Persons so designated as qualified to U138765 PRO March 2, 2006 ($23.25) DATED: February 22, 2006 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDI­ Re: Amending Chapter VII, Traffic, of the provide Insurance Brokerage Services ATTEST: NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE Revised General Ordinances of the City Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk of Linden, 1999, Section 7-10 No Parking under these procedures are to comply U138747 PRO March 2, 2006 ($15.00) REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF with the requirements of the Equal BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VAL D. IMBRIACO THE CITY OF LINDEN, 1999,” PASSED Zone. BOROUGH OF ROSELLE The complete ordinance is on file in the Employment Opportunity laws and regula­ CITY CLERK PUBLIC NOTICE NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND APPROVED tions, Americans With Disabilities Act of RESOLUTION-APPLICATION #06-004 U138738 PRO March 2, 2006 ($17.63) NOVEMBER 24, 1999, AND AS AMEND­ City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ 1990, P.L. 2004, C19, “The New Jersey CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY ED AND SUPPLEMENTED 07036. WHEREAS, Lloyd & Rosemary Bullock, U138726 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.38) Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law (N.J.S.A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Re: Amending Chapter VII, Traffic, of the 19:44A-20.4 et seq.) and New Jersey have made an application to the Roselle CITY OF LINDEN Revised General Ordinances of the City Board of Adjustment, as the owner of Campaign Contributions and Reporting PASSED ORDINANCE The City of Linden, New Jersey has of Linden, 1999, Section 7-17 Trucks Act iN J S A 19:44-1 et seq.) A copy or property located at 121 Douglas Road, NO. 50-5 Over Designated Weight Excluded from the “Insurance Brokerage Services Quali­ Roselle, NJ, seeking an interpretation awarded a contract without competitive Certain Streets. NOTICE that a variance is not required for the bidding as a Professional Service, pur­ fications” guidelines is available at the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The The complete ordinance is on file in the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority replacement of a six foot high fence in the PLEMENT CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, OF City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ The Bond Ordinance published herewith front yard setback. The application is contract was awarded pursuant to a “Fair was introduced and passed upon first Offices. AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDI­ and Open Process” as per N.J.S.A. 07036. Persons interested shall submit to the known as Application No. 06-004; and NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE U138727 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) reading at a meeting of the City Council WHEREAS, Pursuant to the require­ 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and the of the City of Linden, New Jersey, held on Authority such information as requested REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF resolution authorizing it are available for in the “ Insurance Brokerage Services ments of the Statute and due process of THE CITY OF LINDEN, 1999,” PASSED PUBLIC NOTICE February 21, 2006. It will be further con­ law the Board of Adjustment conducted a public inspection in the Office of the sidered for final passage after public Qualifications” guidelines, including the NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND APPROVED Municipal Clerk. CITY OF LINDEN following: public hearing on the application on Janu­ NOVEMBER 24, 1999, AND AS AMEND­ hearing thereon at a meeting of said City ary 26, 2006, in the presence of the fol­ Council to be held at the Municipal Build­ 1. Names of all individuals who may pro­ ED AND SUPPLEMENTED. AWARDED: Appraisal Consultants Corp. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that vide services to the Authority. lowing members of the Board of Adjust­ Re: Amending Chapter VII, Traffic, of the the following Ordinance was introduced ing, 301 N. Wood Avenue, in said City on ment: Presidential Center March 21, 2006 at 7 o’clock p.m. and dur­ 2. The qualifications, experience and Revised General Ordinances of the City 293 Eisenhower Parkway and passed on first reading by the Coun­ educational background of these individu­ BASED UPON THE FOREGOING the of Linden 1999, Section 7-33 Handi­ cil of the City of Linden in the County of ing the week prior to and up to and includ­ Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the Suite 200 ing the date of such meeting, copies of als. capped Parking Regulations, 7-33.1A Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Union, State of New Jersey, on February 3. Reference and such other information following CONCLUSIONS: Handicapped Parking on Street as fol­ 21, 2006, and will be presented for further said Bond Ordinance will be made avail­ as therein outlined. 1. The instant application is brought lows: consideration and hearing to be held on able at the Clerk’s Office to the members before the Board of Adjustment pursuant SERVICE: To hire a Real Estate Apprais­ of the general public who shall request March 2, 2006 Delete: 119 W. Blancke Street, 1103A er who is a member of the Appraisal Insti­ March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing Gary G. Fare, Executive Director to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et University Terrace, 123 W. Price Street, time, or as soon thereafter as the matter the same. seq. The applicant seeking an interpreta­ tute (M.A.I.) to defend the City of Linden VAL D. IMBRIACO U138775 PRO March 2, 2006 ($34.88) 822 E. Henry Street and Add: 511 Hussa on all industrial and commercial tax can be reached. tion that the fence was a pre-existing Street, 650 Morningside Avenue, 318 VAL D. IMBRIACO CITY CLERK nonconforming structure and no variance appeals filed before the Union County ORDINANCE #50-18 DeWitt Street. Board of Taxation for 2006 and also new CITY CLERK is required. The complete ordinance is on file in the ORDINANCE #50-14 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, 2. The granting of the within application and pending cases before the Tax Court NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXE­ City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ of New Jersey. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIN­ will not have a negative impact on the 07036. DEN AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION CUTION OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND surrounding neighborhood. PASSED: February 21, 2006 OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF LINDEN OF NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS 3. The applicant has met its burdens of TIME PERIOD: For a period of one year. RIGHT OF WAY FOR PERIMETER FENC­ CERTAIN AGREEMENTS IN CONNEC­ proof showing that the prior fence was a APPROVED: February 22, 2006 ING AND APPURTENANCES WITH TION WITH THE UNION COUNTY (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: pre-existing nonconforming structure. COST: At a fee not to exceed $30,000.00 OPERATION OF MECHANICAL GATING IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S REV­ MANUEL PAGAN, his heirs, devisees, 4. The interpretation can be granted with­ ENUE BOND, SERIES 2006 (CITY OF Robert F. Bunk DATED: February 22, 2006 THROUGH LAND OWNED BY HOME and personal representatives, and his, out substantial detriment to the public PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL DEPOT, U.S.A. LINDEN MORNING STAR REDEVELOP­ their or any of their successors in good. Re: Authorizing the acquisition of perma­ MENT PROJECT) right, title and interest 5. The Board concludes that the granting Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk John T. Greaorio U138735 PRO March 2, 2006 ($14.63) nent easements and right of way for of this application will not impair the MAYOR perimeter fencing and appurtenances WHEREAS, the Union County Improve­ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND intended purpose of the Municipal Land ment Authority (the “Authority”) has been CITY OF LINDEN associated with the operation of mechani­ REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the ATTEST: cal gating through land owned Home duly created by an ordinance of the Board GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ Borough of Roselle. PASSED ORDINANCE of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of NO. 50-3 Depot, U.S.A. (Block 580, Lot 31.06). tiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 6. The requested relief causes no unwar­ VAL D. IMBRIACO The complete ordinance is on file in the Freeholders”) of the County of Union, Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, ranted invasion of the right of private New Jersey (the “County”), as a public CITY CLERK AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ property owners in the zone. U138737 PRO March 2, 2006 ($15.75) 07036. body corporate and politic of the State of ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED PLEMENT CHAPTER II, ADMINISTRA­ U138729 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in AMENDED Complaint filed in a civil by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ TION, OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, accordance with the County Improvement PUBLIC NOTICE “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND action, in which GMAC Mortgage Corpora­ ough of Roselle, County of Union and CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 tion is plaintiff, and MANUEL PAGAN, et State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the ENACTING THE REVISED GENERAL of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, CITY OF LINDEN al., are defendants, pending in the Supe­ foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD State, as amended and supplemented rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi­ sions, this Board hereby determines that 1999,” PASSED NOVEMBER 23, 1999 from time to time (the “Act”); and AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 24, 1999, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sion, Union County, and bearing Docket no variance is required. The City of Linden, New Jersey has the following Ordinance was introduced WHEREAS, the Authority the City of Lin­ F-19282-05 within thirty-five (35) days Jackie Hollis, Board Secretary AND AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENT­ den, New Jersey (the “City”) and the awarded a contract without competitive ED and passed on first reading by the Coun­ after 03/02/2006 exclusive of such date, U138767 PRO March 2, 2006 ($21.00) bidding as a Professional Service, pur­ cil of the City of Linden in the County of County have determined that the purpose or if published after 03/02/2006, (35) days Re: Amending Chapter II, Administration, of the hereinafter described redevelop­ suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The of the Revised General Ordinance of the Union, State of New Jersey, on February after the actual date of such publication, CITY OF LINDEN contract was awarded pursuant to a “Fair 21, 2006, and will be presented for further ment projects shall benefit the health exclusive of such date. If you fail to do PASSED ORDINANCE City of Linden 1999, Article V, Officers and/or safety, morals and welfare of the and Open Process” as per N.J.S.A. and Employees, Article 2-33 City Clerk, consideration and hearing to be held on so, judgment by default may be rendered NO. 50-7 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and the March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing residents of the City and the County; and against you for the relief demanded in the by adding a new 2-23.3.1 Clerk to serve WHEREAS, the Authority is acting as a resolution authorizing it are available for as License Inspector. time, or as soon thereafter as the matter AMENDED Complaint. You shall file your AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ public inspection in the Office of the can be reached. “redevelopment entity” on behalf of the Answer and proof of service in duplicate PLEMENT CHAPTER IV, GENERAL The complete ordinance is on file in the City for purposes of (i) financing a portion Municipal Clerk. City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ VAL D. IMBRIACO with the Clerk of the Superior Court of LICENSING, OF AN ORDINANCE ENTI­ CITY CLERK of and (ii) implementing the Morning Star New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN TLED, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND 07036. Redevelopment Project (the “Morning Star AWARDED: Charles M. Garbowsky, PASSED: February 21, 2006 ORDINANCE #50-16 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together ENACTING THE REVISED GENERAL Olympic Agency AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ Redevelopment Project”) consisting of, in with your check in the sum of $135.00 ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, part, (a) the acquisition of 19 properties, 449 Mt. Pleasant Avenue APPROVED: February 22, 2006 PLEMENT CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, OF representing the filing fee in accordance 1999,” PASSED NOVEMBER 23, 1999 West Orange, New Jersey 07052 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI­ including commercial, residential and with the rules of civil practice and proce­ AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 24, 1999, NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE vacant land located on St. Georges dure. AND AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENT­ Robert F. Bunk Avenue; (b) the relocation of businesses PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF This action has been instituted for the ED SERVICE: To provide a benefit to THE CITY OF LINDEN, 1999,” PASSED and residents located within the proper­ purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Re: Amending Chapter IV, General employees in the area of Life Insurance NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND APPROVED ties; (c) the clearing of said properties dated 04/11/2005 made by "Manuel Pagan Licensing, of the Revised General Ordi­ John T. Gregorio and remediation of any environmental through Metropolitan Life Insurance Com­ MAYOR NOVEMBER 24, 1999, AND AS AMEND­ as mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic nances of the City of Linden 1999, Sec­ pany. ED AND SUPPLEMENTED. contamination associated with the subject Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tion 4-35 Licensing of Taxicabs, delete properties; and (d) the conveyance of the ATTEST: Re: Amending Chapter VII, Traffic, of the for Security Atlantic Mortgage Co., Inc. Section 4-35.2a License Required in its TIME PERIOD: February 1, 2006 to Revised General Ordinances of the City properties to a “redeveloper” for develop­ recorded on 04/19/2005 in Book 11123 of entirety and add new Section 4-35.2a ment of approximately 40,000 square feet January 31, 2007. VAL D. IMBRIACO of Linden, 1999, Section 7-33 Handi­ Mortgages for Union County, Page 0489 Municipal Consent and Lease Required, capped Parking Regulations, 7-33.1A of commercial space; and which Mortgage was assigned on to the delete Section 4-35b.1 License Fees in its CITY CLERK WHEREAS, the estimated project costs COST: (a) $.42 per $1,000.00 of Life U138734 PRO March 2, 2006 ($14.25) Handicapped Parking On-Street. plaintiff, GMAC Mortgage Corporation entirety and add new Section 4-35b. 1 Insurance per employee, per month. The complete ordinance is on file in the associated with the initial phase of the which assignment is unrecorded on this License Fees, delete 4-35c. application Morning Star Redevelopment Project, (b) $.04 per $1,000.00 of Acci­ CITY OF LINDEN City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ time; and (2) to recover possession of, for License in its entirety and add new dental Death and Dismemberment cover­ 07036. including, inter alia, property acquisition, and concerns premises commonly known Section 4-35c. Application for License, PASSED ORDINANCE relocation, demolition, remediation and age per employee, per month. NO. 50-8 U138732 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) as 218 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ delete Section 4-35.2f Insurance in its (c) Not to exceed $50,000.00 associated soft costs, including costs 07206. entirety and add new Section 4-35.2f associated with the issuance of the initial AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ PUBLIC NOTICE If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Insurance, delete 4-35.2h Suspension DATED: February 22, 2006 CITY OF LINDEN Bonds (as hereinafter defined), is you may communicate with the New Jer­ and Revocation in its entirety and add PLEMENT CHAPTER XXVI, FLOOD DAM­ $3,500,000; and sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ new Section 4-35.2h Suspension and AGE PREVENTION, OF AN ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Authority has previously Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer Revocation, add new Sections 4-35.2i, 4- U138741 PRO March 2, 2006 ($15.38) the following Ordinance was introduced Referral Service of the County of venue 35.2j, 4-35.2.k Renewal of License, 4- AND ENACTING THE REVISED GENER­ of the Union County Improvement Author­ AL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LIN­ and passed on first reading by the Coun­ ity Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot 35.2.I Complaints and 4-35.2.m. PUBLIC NOTICE cil of the City of Linden in the County of afford an attorney, you may communicate The complete ordinance is on file in the DEN, 1999,” PASSED NOVEMBER 23, Bonds (City of Linden - Morning Star CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 1999 AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 24, Union, State of New Jersey, on February with the Legal Services office of the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ 21, 2006, and will be presented for further Redevelopment Project) of the Union County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. 07036. 1999 AND AS AMENDED AND SUPPLE­ County Improvement Authority” on Febru­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD MENTED consideration and hearing to be held on Manuel Pagan, his heirs, devisees, and PASSED: February 21, 2006 March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing ary 11, 2004 (“Original Resolution”); and personal representatives, and his, their or Re: An ordinance amending Chapter WHEREAS, the Original Resolution is to The City of Linden, New Jersey has XXVI, Flood Damage Prevention, of the time, or as soon thereafter as the matter be amended and restated in its entirety by any of their successors in right, title and APPROVED: February 22, 2006 awarded a contract without competitive can be reached. interest are made party defendants to this Revised General Ordinances of the City the Bond Resolution (as hereinafter bidding as a Professional Service, pur­ of Linden 1999, by adding new Subsec­ VAL D. IMBRIACO defined); and foreclosure action because are the own­ Robert F. Bunk suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The CITY CLERK ers of record of the mortgaged premises PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL tion B. Groundwater recharge may be cal­ WHEREAS, the Authority intends to contract was awarded pursuant to a “Fair culated. ORDINANCE #50-19 finance the initial phase of the Morning being foreclosed herein and for any lien, and Open Process” as per N.J.S.A. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE claim or interest may have in, to or John T. Gregorio The complete ordinance is on file in the Star Redevelopment Project (the “Initial 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ OF AN EASEMENT OF CERTAIN CITY Project”) through the issuance of its Rev­ against the mortgaged premises. MAYOR resolution authorizing it are available for PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK 07036. enue Bonds, Series 2006 (City of Linden public inspection in the Office of the PASSED: February 21, 2006 OF BLOCK 288, LOT 4.01, AS FURTHER Morning Star Redevelopment Project) (the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ATTEST: Municipal Clerk. DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” TO THE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY CONTINU­ “Initial Bonds” or the “Series 2006 TO COLLECT A DEBT. VAL D. IMBRIACO APPROVED: February 22, 2006 Bonds”); and AWARDED: Ashton Thomas, Esq. ANCE TO IN ACCORDANCE WITH WHEREAS, the initial Bonds will be ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED CITY CLERK 125 Broad Street N.J.S.A.40A:12-13(b)(5) WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. U138740 PRO March 2, 2006 ($19.50) Robert F. Bunk issued pursuant to the terms of the Act, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL Re: Authorizing the sale of an easement File XCZL 73562 of certain city property identified as a por­ the Redevelopment Area Bond Financing U138630 PRO March 2, 2006 ($30.00) NOTICE TO BIDDERS Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 12A-64 et seq. (the John T. Greaorio tion of Block 288, Lot 4.01, as further “RAB Law”), other applicable law and the SERVICE: Appointed, designated, and MAYOR described in Exhibit “A” to the owners of terms of the Authority’s “Resolution PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bid empowered to serve as substitute Munici­ the property continuance in accordance proposals for the INSTALLATION OF (2) Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue pal Prosecutor for the Linden Municipal ATTEST: with N.J.S.A.40A:12-13(b)(5). Bonds (City of Linden Morning Star Rede­ TWO NEW PUMPS AT PRESENT LOCA­ Court on January 4, January 10, January The complete ordinance is on file in the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TION AND INTEGRATE EXISTING FUEL velopment Project) and Additional Bonds 17, January 23, January 31, and February VAL D. IMBRIACO City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ of the Union County Improvement Author­ BOROUGH OF ROSELLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ITS KEYS 1, 2006. 07036. RESOLUTION-APPLICATION #06-003 ETC. FOR THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, CITY CLERK ity”, as amended and supplemented, U138742 PRO March 2, 2006 ($14.25) U138733 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) including specifically as shall be amend­ NJ, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT locat­ TIME PERIOD: The term of said contract WHEREAS, Juarez Almeida, has made ed at 1121 Chandler Avenue and in accor­ ed and supplemented by a Certificate of shall be until the conclusion of the work CITY OF LINDEN PUBLIC NOTICE an Authorized Officer of the Authority an application to the Roselle Board of dance with the specifications on file at to be performed, or until said amount has CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY Adjustment, as the owner of property the office of the Borough Clerk, 210 PASSED ORDINANCE (collectively, the “Bond Resolution”); and been exhausted, whichever occurs earli­ NO. 50-4 WHEREAS, the Authority has or will located at 228 E. 7th Avenue (Block 2102, Chestnut Street, Roselle, New Jersey er. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD lot 10), Roselle, NJ, seeking a variance shall be received by the Borough Clerk on enter into agreements and/or initiate con- for front yard setback. The application is behalf of the Mayor and Council of the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ dem nation proceedings in order to COST: At a fee of $1,800.00 for those PLEMENT CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, OF The City of Linden, New Jersey has acquire from the owners thereof; and known as Application No. 06-003; and Borough of Roselle at the Municipal matters as aforesaid. awarded a contract without competitive WHEREAS, Pursuant to the require­ Building, 210 Chestnut Street, Roselle, AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDI­ WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE bidding as a Professional Service, pur­ the RAB Law and the terms of a Redevel­ ments of the Statute and due process of New Jersey on April 12, 2006, at 11:00 DATED: February 22, 2006 suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The law the Board of Adjustment conducted a AM LOCAL PREVAILING TIME at which REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF opment Agreement dated October 5, 2005 THE CITY OF LINDEN, 1999.” PASSED contract was awarded pursuant to a “Fair (the “Redevelopment Agreement”) public hearing on the application on Janu­ time and place they shall be publicly Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk and Open Process” as per N.J.S.A. ary 26, 2006, in the presence of the fol­ opened and read aloud. No bids will be NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND APPROVED between and among the Authority, the U138743 PRO March 2, 2006 ($15.38) NOVEMBER 24, 1999, AND AS AMEND­ 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and the City and Morning Star Community Devel­ lowing members of the Board of Adjust­ received after that date and time above resolution authorizing it are available for ment: specified. All bids must be made and com­ ED AND SUPPLEMENTED opment Urban Renewal Corporation, Inc., PUBLIC NOTICE Re: Amending Chapter VII, Traffic, of the public inspection in the Office of the a New Jersey nonprofit corporation (the BASED UPON THE FOREGOING the pleted on the proposal forms available CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY Municipal Clerk. Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the from the office of the Borough Clerk, and Revised General Ordinances of the City “Redeveloper”), the Authority will transfer enclosed in an envelope and clearly of Linden 1999, by adding new section 7­ title to the properties to the Redeveloper; following CONCLUSIONS: NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 24.1 U-Turns Prohibited. AWARDED: Edward Cooper, LLC 1. The instant application is brought marked. 812 North Wood Avenue before the Board of Adjustment pursuant No bid may be withdrawn after the date The complete ordinance is on file in the WHEREAS, the City, the Redeveloper The City of Linden, New Jersey has City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ Linden, New Jersey 07036 and the Authority may enter into that cer­ to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et and time specified except in accordance awarded a contract without competitive seq. The applicant seeking variances of with the provisions of NJSA 40A:11-24. 07036. tain Interlocal Services Agreement (col­ bidding as a Professional Service, pur­ PASSED: February 21, 2006 SERVICE: To serve as Public Defenders lectively, the “Interlocal Services Agree­ certain zoning ordinances. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The on an as needed basis in the event of a 2. The granting of the within application WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PL1975, ment”), which will set forth certain duties contract was awarded pursuant to a “Fair APPROVED: February 22, 2006 conflict of interest on the part of the of the City, the Redeveloper and the will not have a negative impact on the C.127. (NJAC:17:27). and Open Process” as per N.J.S.A. Municipal Public Defender. surrounding neighborhood. Bidders are required to comply with the Authority with respect to, among other 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and the Robert F. Bunk things, the development, financing and 3. The applicant has met its burdens of provisions set forth in the NJ Public Law resolution authorizing it are available for TIME PERIOD: For the year 2006. proof of the positive criteria set forth in 1977, ch.33. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL implementation of the Initial Project; and public inspection in the Office of the WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Initial the Municipal Land Use Law. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Municipal Clerk. COST: At a fee of $350.00 4. The Variances requested can be grant­ Roselle, NJ, reserve the right to reject John T. Gregorio Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the MAYOR per appearance payment of the (a) of the Initial Project, ed without substantial detriment to the any and all bids. AWARDED: Richard Bezozo, M.D. public good. Bidding documents and specifications (b) costs of issuing the Initial Bonds, (c) 328 W. St. Georges Avenue ATTEST: DATED: February 22, 2006 capitalized interest, if any, on the Initial 5. The Board concludes that the granting may be obtained from the office of the Linden, New Jersey 07036 of this application will not impair the Borough Clerk, 210 Chestnut Street, Bonds and (d) any other costs set forth in VAL D. IMBRIACO Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk the Bond Resolution; and intended purpose of the Municipal Land Roselle, between the hours of 9:30 AM SERVICE: Medical services relative to U138739 PRO March 2, 2006 ($12.75) Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday CITY CLERK WHEREAS, the principal of, redemption the Police Department rape cases, and U138736 PRO March 2, 2006 ($13.13) premium, if any, and the interest on the Borough of Roselle. except holidays. pre-employment examinations for new PUBLIC NOTICE 6. The requested relief causes no unwar­ By order of the Mayor and Council of the Initial Bonds will be secured by Annual employees; and examination of drivers PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LINDEN Service Charges provided for in the ranted invasion of the right of private Borough of Roselle, New Jersey. holding a Commercial Driving License. property owners in the zone. U138659 PRO March 2, 2006 ($18.00) CITY OF LINDEN Financial Agreement for Long Term Tax PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Exemption by and between the Redevel­ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TIME PERIOD: For the year 2006. the following Ordinance was introduced by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that oper and the City (the “Financial Agree­ the following Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading by the Coun­ ment”); and ough of Roselle, County of Union and COST: At a fee not to exceed $5,000.00; and passed on first reading by the Coun­ cil of the City of Linden in the County of State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bid WHEREAS, the principal of and the proposals for the RENOVATION OF THE pre-employment examinations for new cil of the City of Linden in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on February interest on the Initial Bonds will also be foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ employees at $55.00 per examination for Union, State of New Jersey, on February 21, 2006, and will be presented for further sions, this Board hereby grants the vari­ VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE secured by (i) a Deficiency Agreement by BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, N.J. PUBLIC a total not to exceed $1,000.00 and for 21, 2006, and will be presented for further consideration and hearing to be held on and among the City, the bond trustee to ances requested by the applicant, to be the examination of drivers holding a consideration and hearing to be held on March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing erected in accordance with the plans sub­ WORKS DEPARTMENT located at 1121 be appointed by the Authority (the Chandler Avenue and in accordance with C.D.L. for a total not to exceed March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon thereafter as the matter “Trustee”) and the Authority (the “Defi­ mitted with this application. $4,000.00. time, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the the specifications on file at the office of ciency Agreement”) dated the date of the the Borough Clerk, 210 Chestnut Street, can be reached. VAL D. IMBRIACO Initial Bonds and (ii) a guaranty of the within variance approval is subject to DATED: February 22, 2006 VAL D. IMBRIACO CITY CLERK whatever other approvals are necessary Roselle, New Jersey shall be received by City (the “Guaranty’ ) adopted by ordi­ the Borough Clerk on behalf of the Mayor CITY CLERK ORDINANCE #50-15 nance of the City, which Guaranty shall to be obtained by the applicant from the and Council of the Borough of Roselle at Val D. Imbriaco, City Clerk ORDINANCE #50-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIN­ appropriate Borough, County or State offi­ provide for payments in amounts suffi­ the Municipal Building, 210 Chestnut St., U138745 PRO March 2, 2006 ($15.00) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUP­ DEN AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION cient to pay in a timely manner the princi­ cials and/or Boards, to obtain Construc­ Roselle, New Jersey on April 12, 2006, at PLEMENT CHAPTER X, BUILDING AND OF ACCESS RIGHTS ON AND OVER A tion permits or Certificates of Occupancy. pal of and the interest on the Initial 10:00 AM LOCAL PREVAILING TIME at PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING, OF AN ORDINANCE ENTI­ PORTION OF AVENUE C FOR A JUVE­ Bonds, pursuant to the terms of which Jackie Hollis, Board Secretary which time and place they shall be pub­ CITY OF LINDEN TLED, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND NILE DETENTION CENTER IN THE CITY U138766 PRO March 2, 2006 ($23.63) Guaranty the City shall be obligated, if licly opened and read aloud. No bids will ENACTING THE REVISED GENERAL OF LINDEN necessary, to make such guaranty pay­ be received after that date and time PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, Re: Authorizing the acquisition of access ments from the levy of ad valorem taxes above specified. All bids must be made the following Ordinance was introduced 1999,” PASSED NOVEMBER 23, 1999 rights on and over a portion of Avenue C ( upon all of the taxable property within the and com pleted on the proposal forms and passed on first reading by the Coun­ AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 24, 1999, Block 580, Lot 7) for a Juvenile Detention City, without lim i tat ion as to rate or available from the office of the Borough cil of the City of Linden in the County of AND AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENT­ Center in the City of Linden. amount; and Clerk, and enclosed in an envelope and Union, State of New Jersey, on February ED The complete ordinance is on file in the WHEREAS, in order to market and sell ADVERTISE! clearly marked. 21, 2006, and will be presented for further Re: Amending Chapter X, Building and City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Linden, NJ PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY! No bid may be withdrawn after the date consideration and hearing to be held on Housing, of the Revised General Ordi­ 07036. and time specified except in accordance March 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing nances of the City of Linden, 1999, Article U138731 PRO March 2, 2006 ($11.25) Continued on page 7 THE PROGRESS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 — PAGE 7 Students earn medals for achievements RELIGION (Continued from Page 1) work every night. It was meant to give ancient history, according to Burns. Hadassah chapter meets prospective members will be recog­ 0803 or www.fpcr.thischurch.org for effort to try to get all of those medals.” them a taste of the international flavor They learned about the ancient The Roselle-Cranford Chapter of nized. Refreshments will be served. more information Czarnatowicz took the gold in and issues that surrounds the Olympic games in Greece. Hadassah will host its first meeting of essay-writing and in the only team Olympics. The customs of those ancient the spring season at Temple Beth-El Worship service planned Dinner scheduled event, Jeopardy. She won a silver in In fact, social studies lessons were games were intertwined with Burns’ Mekor Chayem, 338 Walnut Ave., A praise worship service will be at Linden Presbyterian Church will the spelling bee and a bronze medal in a big part of the class’ academic modern Olympic lessons. Students Cranford on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The 7 p.m. March 10 at the First Presbyter- host a fish and chips dinner March 10 penmanship. Olympics. Each time a new country who won a medal in an event also had public is welcome and new and ian Church of Rahway. Call 732-382- from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 908-486-3066.. Most students had won a medal by won a medal someone in the class an olive wreath placed on their head. the middle of last week. Danielle Van would draw that nation’s flag and put Olive wreaths were awarded to win­ Duysen’s favorite subjects are social it on a poster with the rest of the flags ning athletes in the ancient Olympic Candidates vie for Roselle board seats studies and science, but the 10-year- outside the classroom, next to a paper games, according to Burns. old’s medal came in a math event. She Olympic torch. All of Burns’ students can tell visitors (Continued from Page 1) year or two years left on the term is jamin T. Harley, of Clover Street; and The seats of the Rev. Reginald won the gold in division. Burns printed the medal count out what each Olympic ring stands for and they held. Shalonda L. Tanner, of St. Georges Atkins, Joel H. Bracy and Stephen “It was exciting. I was surprised a every day and devised math and social now know a handful of Italian words. Atkins joined the board by appoint­ Avenue. Onyrscuk all expire this year. The seat little,” Duysen said. studies lessons from it. Questions such Now that the 2006 winter games ment when Cecilia Dallis Ricks Moore and Coleman filed to run for of Valencia Coleman expires next Burns has loved the Winter as, “How many more countries from are over, Olympic athletes will be car­ resigned to become Roselle’s 3rd the one-year seat, according to D’An­ year, but a special election is being Olympics since she was a little girl Europe have won medals than coun­ rying the torch to Vancouver, Canada Ward Councilwoman in December, gelo. The other seven will run for the held for the remainder of the term as watching the United States hockey tries from Asia?” simultaneously chal­ for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Burns’ but that term was set to expire this three year terms. per state law. team beat the Soviet Union team in the lenged students’ geographical and student’s won’t have to wait that long. year anyway, so no special election is Last year eight candidates filed to Coleman was appointed by the famous “Miracle on Ice” gold medal mathematical knowledge. They’ll carry the knowledge, sense needed. run for three available seats. None of school board to replace Derron Munn, game in 1980. Now she has spread The class discussed hot Olympic of sportsmanship and sense of person­ All of the incumbents filed for re­ the unsuccessful candidates from last who resigned for personal reasons in that love of the Olympics to her stu­ topics daily, which gave the students al pride they developed this year with election, according to D ’Angelo. year applied to run again this year. September. dents. lessons in both current events and them into the sixth grade. The five challengers who filed to This year’s school board election By law Coleman is allowed to In addition to their math problems ethics, since many of the topics Staff Writer Dan Burns can be run for the board are David T. Holmes, will be held on April 18. serve the remainder of the term until and spelling chapters, Burns’ students involved sportsmanship. reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 120, or of West 3rd Avenue; the Rev. James E. Staff Writer Dan Burns can be the next scheduled election, at which had to watch the Olympics for home- Students also learned lessons on [email protected]. Moore Sr., of Sheridan Avenue; reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 120, or point an election for the remaining Charles Simmons, of Pine Street; Ben- at [email protected]. STUDENT UPDATE Top students Potochney to study Students attend theater Athlete of the month Kerlandia Rensslaer names local Jean of Irvington was recognized for abroad this spring workshops in NYC her basketball skills, along with good students to dean’s list Lee Ann Potochney of Roselle, a During the week Feb. 6 to 10, 21st Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sportsmanship, strong academic junior majoring in communication Century Community Learning Center effort, and positive attitude. has announced the names of students studies at Fairleigh Dickinson Univer­ students from Soehl Middle School Benedictine Academy was founded who made the Institute’s dean’s list for sity will spend the spring 2006 semes­ attended two workshops in New York by the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth the fall semester. The dean’s list rec­ ter studying at Wroxton College, City. in 1915 to serve young women in the ognizes full-time students who main­ FDU’s overseas campus in Oxford­ Showbiz is the parent company of tain grade-point averages of a mini­ surrounding communities. shire, England. Behind the Scenes Broadway, which mum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and Wroxton College is surrounded by provides customized, interactive have no grades below “C”. 56 acres of lawns, workshops, headed by working theatre Students named to Rahway students named to the list gardens, lakes and professionals. dean’s list at Boston include: woodlands and is Program participants had the Linden residents Suraj V. Parekh • Kyle A. Okaly, a freshman study­ located in the opportunity to attend a 4 5-minute and Maciej P. Tomczyk and Elizabeth ing elect media, and arts and commu­ heart of England, workshop with a puppeteer and make­ residents Nathalie G. Cortes and Jorge nication. just minutes from up artist from the Broadway show, L. Janampa have been named to the • Shaun T. Pribush, a junior study­ Oxford and Strat­ “The Lion King.” dean’s list at Boston University for the ing mathematics. ford-upon-Avon. In the stage make-up workshop, fall semester. • Thomas K. Schimmel, a sopho­ During the through demonstrations applied to Boston University is the fourth more studying mechanical engineer­ semester, students program volunteers, students learned largest independent university in the ing. are housed in a the basics of make-up application and United States, with an enrollment of fully modernized 17th century effects-rendering from a professional more than 29,000 students in its 17 Carolan named to Jacobean mansion that was once the make-up artist. schools and colleges. home of Lord North, England’s prime In a puppetry workshop, students dean’s list at Fairfield Megan Carolan, a resident of Lin­ minister during the American Revolu­ practiced skills required to create and Osorio named to dean’s den and daughter of Mike and Peg tion. manipulate puppets. list at Syracuse Carolan was named to the dean’s list A semester at Wroxton is Christine Betros, site coordinator Daniel Osorio of Elizabeth, a at Fairfield University for the fall designed to provide a complete, for the 21st Century Program also freshman majoring in film, was 2005 semester. integrated study abroad experi­ linked the content of the puppetry recently named to the dean’s list at Carolan majors in sociology and is ence, combining a high quality workshop to the seventh-grade lan­ Syracuse University. To qualify for the a graduate of the Union County Mag­ academic program with the oppor­ guage arts curriculum where they Dean’s List, students must achieve at net High School in Scotch Plains. tunity to travel and experience study personification — the art of Benedictine Academy students of the month Tatiana least a 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 To be selected a student must attain new cultures. making inanimate objects come to life. Charles, Nazish Asif, Sonia Lima and Susan Kimani scale during the semester. a grade point average of at least 3.5, Lectures, seminars and distinctive are pictured with athlete of the month Kerlandia Jean. out of a possible 4.0. British tutorials teach courses given by highly qualified professors and dis­ Students honored at Jersey Gardens awards ing the month of January. Megan Allen and Sister Genevieve tinguished guest lecturers from the Benedictine Academy Elizabeth schools Dolansky named to The program was designed to Prendergast were recognized at a worlds of business, government and Five students at Benedictine Acad­ Jersey Gardens outlet mall in Eliz­ dean’s list at St. Francis reward students that have shown aca­ school assembly Feb. 3 at the acade­ the performing arts. emy in Elizabeth, have been recog­ abeth has announced Elizabeth’s Linda Dolansky of Rahway was demic achievement, motivation, lead­ my. nized for their academic and/or athlet­ Elmora School 12 and Christopher named to the dean’s list at Saint Fran­ ership abilities, have participated in Allen was acknowledged for her extracurricular activities and above work on the school’s Christmas pro­ Prakapas named to ic achievements. Columbus School 15 are among the cis University for the fall 2005 semes­ Students of the month Tatiana schools selected to win the 2005 Dol­ ter. all, followed the school’s theme of duction. respect. dean’s list at Montclair Charles of Union, Nazish Asif and lars for Scholars school fundraising Prendergast was honored for her Monclair State University has Sonia Lima, both of Newark, and program. successful mentoring of science stu­ named Rahway resident Kim Prakapas Susan Kimani of Hillside were nomi­ Participating schools split a High School names its Teachers honored at dents at the school. Both were honored to its fall 2005 dean’s list for the third nated by faculty and selected for being $10,000 prize pool based upon their students of the month for the month of January. consecutive semester. Benedictine Academy positive role models, working to their placement in the program. Barry Black, principal of Linden Two faculty members at Benedic­ Faculty members chosen for Prakapas, a 2004 recipient of the fullest potential in academics and Since inception, Jersey Gardens High School, congratulated the stu­ tine Academy in Elizabeth share “Teacher of the Month” honors at Bernoskie Scholarship, is a sopho­ maintaining a “B” average. They were has donated more than $85,000 to dents of the month Nicole Ortiz, ninth “Teacher of the Month” honors for Benedictine Academy are selected by more planning to earn her undergradu­ also cited for their involvement in local schools through Dollars for grade, Michael Barnhart, 10th grade, their outstanding work with students the school administration for their ate degree in education with the class service, activities or leadership to their Scholars, according to Crystal Stell, Sylwia Chrusciel, 11th grade and Piotr at the all-female Catholic college efforts in various areas, including aca­ of 2008. school, church or civic community. marketing director. Turon, 12th grade for their work dur- prepatory high school. demics and extracurricular activities.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Continued from page 6 thereof. $3,500,000; and ments from the levy of ad valorem taxes Section 5. The Council hereby authoriz­ NOTICE WHEREAS, the Authority has previously upon all of the taxable property within the 2006 Bond to the extent considered out­ the Series 2006 Bonds, (i) the Authority es the preparation and the distribution of adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution City, without l im it at ion as to rate or standing under the Bond Resolution is shall issue a Preliminary Official State­ financial statements and demographic The Bond Ordinance published herewith of the Union County Improvement Author­ amount; and hereby fully and unconditionally guaran­ ment (the “Preliminary Official State­ and other information concerning the City, was introduced and passed upon first ity Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue WHEREAS, the City has received a copy teed by the City of Linden, New Jersey ment”) and a final Official Statement (the the Initial Project, the Financing Docu­ reading at a meeting of the City Council Bonds (City of Linden - Morning Star of a supplemental debt statement and a (the “City”), and the City is unconditional­ “Official Statement”), (ii) the Authority ments and the transactions contemplated of the City of Linden, New Jersey, held on Redevelopment Project) of the Union copy of this debt statement has been ly liable for the payment, when due, of the shall enter into a negotiated sale of the thereby contained in the Preliminary Offi­ February 21, 2006. It will be further con­ County Improvement Authority” on Febru­ filed with the clerk of the Division of Local principal of and interest on this Series Series 2006 Bonds with one or more cial Statement and the Official Statement sidered for final passage after public ary 11, 2004 (“Original Resolution”); and Governmental Services prior to final 2006 Bond if such payment is not avail­ underwriters (collectively, the “Under­ to be issued in connection with the mar­ hearing thereon at a meeting of said City WHEREAS, the Original Resolution is to adoption of this Ordinance. able from revenues of the Authority. writer”) pursuant to the terms of the bond keting of the Series 2006 Bonds. In fur­ Council to be held at the Municipal Build­ be amended and restated in its entirety by NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED purchase agreement (the “Bond Purchase therance of such authorization, the Coun­ ing, 301 N. Wood Avenue, in said City on the Bond Resolution (as hereinafter BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Lin­ Agreement”), (iii) the Authority, the City cil hereby directs the Authorized Officer March 21, 2006 at 7 o’clock p.m. and dur­ defined); and CITY OF LINDEN, IN THE COUNTY OF den, New Jersey has caused this Guaran­ and the Trustee, shall enter into a Contin­ to take such action and execute such cer­ ing the week prior to and up to and includ­ WHEREAS, the Authority intends to UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two- ty to be executed by the manual or fac­ uing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continu­ tificates, documents or instruments as the ing the date of such meeting, copies of finance the initial phase of the Morning thirds of the full membership thereof affir­ simile signature of its Mayor. ing Disclosure Agreement”) upon the Authorized Officer, deems desirable or said Bond Ordinance will be made avail­ Star Redevelopment Project (the “Initial matively concurring) as follows: issuance of the Series 2006 Bonds if nec­ convenient in connection with the prepa­ able at the Clerk’s Office to the members Project”) through the issuance of its Rev­ Section 1. This guaranty ordinance CITY OF LINDEN, NEW JERSEY essary, convenient, useful or desirable in ration and distribution of the Preliminary of the general public who shall request enue Bonds, Series 2006 (City of Linden shall be adopted by the governing body of connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgat­ Official Statement and the Official State­ the same. Morning Star Redevelopment Project) (the the City in the manner provided for adop­ John T. Gregorio, Mayor ed by the Securities and Exchange Com­ ment to market the Series 2006 Bonds at VAL D. IMBRIACO “Initial Bonds” or the “Series 2006 tion of a bond ordinance as provided in mission Act of 1934, as amended, or any the most efficient economical cost to the CITY CLERK Bonds”); and the Local Bond Law, constituting Chapter Section 4. The following matters are successor rule or regulation thereto City, including without limitation, the exe­ ORDINANCE #50-17 WHEREAS, the initial Bonds will be 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the hereby determined, declared, recited and (“Rule 15c2-12”), (iv) the City shall make cution and delivery of the City Letters in AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY issued pursuant to the terms of the Act, State, as amended (the “Local Bond stated: certain representations, warranties and such form as is required by the Authority ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, the Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law”), codified as N.J.S.A. 41 A:2-1, et (a) The maximum principal amount of covenants regarding, among other things, and the Underwriter to market the Series IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JER­ Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 12A-64 et seq. (the seq. Series 2006 Bonds of the Authority which the Initial Project and the Series 2006 2006 Bonds SEY REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF “RAB Law”), other applicable law and the Section 2. Pursuant to and in accor­ are hereby and hereunder guaranteed as Bonds in a Letter of Representations (the THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON to the punctual payment of principal Section 6. The Council hereby authoriz­ terms of the Authority’s “Resolution dance with the terms of the Act, specifi­ thereof and interest thereon is “City Letter”) and a Tax Letter of Repre­ es the performance of any act, the execu­ CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS; SERIES Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue cally Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. sentations (the “City Tax Letter”, and tion or acknowledgment and delivery of 2006 (CITY OF LINDEN MORNING STAR Bonds (City of Linden Morning Star Rede­ 40:37A-80), the City is hereby authorized $3,500,000. together with the City Letter, the “City any other document, instrument or closing REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) OF THE velopment Project) and Additional Bonds to and hereby shall unconditionally and (b) The purpose described in this Guar­ Letters”), and (v) the City and the Author­ certificate, including without limitation, UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT of the Union County Improvement Author­ irrevocably guarantee the punctual pay­ anty ordinance is not a current expense of ity shall take such actions and shall bring down certificates concerning the AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCI­ ity”, as amended and supplemented, ment of the principal of (including sinking the City and no part of the cost thereof authorize, execute or acknowledge, as City Letters, which the Authorized Officer, PAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING including specifically as shall be amend­ fund installments, if any) and interest on has been or shall be assessed on proper­ the case may be, and deliver such other deems necessary, desirable or convenient $3,500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRO­ ed and supplemented by a Certificate of the Series 2006 Bonds in an aggregate ty specially benefited thereby. documents, instruments or certificates as in connection with this contemplated VIDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY IN CON­ an Authorized Officer of the Authority rincipal amount not exceeding (c) A supplemental debt statement of the bond counsel to the Authority and to the transaction, and the Council hereby NECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY’S (collectively, the “Bond Resolution”); and 3,500,000, which Series 2006 Bonds are City has been duly made and filed in the City deem necessary, convenient, useful directs the Authorized Officer to execute REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the Authority has or will to be issued for the purpose described in office of the Clerk of the City, and a com­ or desirable in order to issue the Series or acknowledge, attest and affix the seal enter into agreements and/or initiate con­ the preambles hereof, on such terms and plete executed duplicate thereof has been 2006 Bonds (collectively, the “Certifi­ to any such documents, instruments or WHEREAS, the Union County Improve­ demnation proceedings in order to conditions as may be agreed to by and filed in the office of the Director of the cates”, and together with the Bond Reso­ closing certificates, the authorization of ment Authority (the “Authority”) has been acquire from the owners thereof; and between the City and the Authority. The Division of Local Government Services of lution, the the Series 2006 Bonds, the which actions shall be conclusively evi­ duly created by an ordinance of the Board WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, term “Series 2006 Bonds” shall include all the State of New Jersey, and such debt Financial Agreement, the Deficiency denced by the execution or acknowledg­ of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of the RAB Law and the terms of a Redevel­ Series 2006 Bonds issued for or with statement shows that while the gross debt Agreement, the City Guaranty, the Rede­ ment, attestation, affixation and delivery, Freeholders”) of the County of Union, opment Agreement dated October 5, 2005 respect to these purposes or any bonds of the City, as defined in the Local Bond velopment Agreement and any other doc­ as the case may be, thereof by such per­ New Jersey (the “County”), as a public (the “Redevelopment Agreement”) issued to refund the Series 2006 Bonds Law, is increased by this Guaranty ordi­ uments required by the Authority as secu­ sons. Such closing certificates shall body corporate and politic of the State of between and among the Authority, the issued for these purposes, provided that nance by $3,500,000 in accordance with rity for the Series 2006 Bonds, the include, without limitation, (a) a determi­ New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in City and Morning Star Community Devel­ the total amount of Series 2006 Bonds the provisions of the Act, the principal “Financing Documents”); nation that any information provided by accordance with the County Improvement opment Urban Renewal Corporation, Inc., outstanding entitled to the benefits of the amount of the Series 2006 Bonds guaran­ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED the City in connection with the prepara­ Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 a New Jersey nonprofit corporation (the Guaranty shall not exceed $3,500,000. teed by this Guaranty ordinance shall be BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE tion and distribution of the (i) Preliminary of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the “Redeveloper”), the Authority will transfer Any Series 2006 Bonds that are no longer deducted and is declared to be and to CITY OF LINDEN, IN THE COUNTY OF Official Statement is “deemed final” for State, as amended and supplemented title to the properties to the Redeveloper; considered outstanding under the Bond constitute a deduction from the gross UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two- the purposes within the meaning of Rule from time to time (the “Act”); and Resolution of the Authority authorizing debt of the City under and for all purpos­ thirds of the full membership thereof affir­ 15c2-12 and (ii) Official Statement consti­ WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized WHEREAS, the City, the Redeveloper the Bonds shall not be considered out­ es of the Local Bond Law (a) from and matively concurring) as follows: tutes a final Official Statement for the by law, specifically Section 11 of the Act and the Authority may enter into that cer­ standing for the purpose of this Guaranty. after the time of issuance of said bonds Section 1. The Initial Project and the purposes and within the meaning of Rule (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54), to, among other tain Interlocal Services Agreement (col­ Upon the endorsement of the Series 2006 until the end of the fiscal year beginning financing of the Initial Project by and 15c2-12, (b) a determination that the things, provide planning and initiate and lectively, the “Interlocal Services Agree­ Bonds referred to in Section 3 below, the next after the completion of acquisition or through the Authority is hereby approved. Continuing Disclosure Agreement com­ carry out redevelopment projects for the ment”), which will set forth certain duties City shall be unconditionally and irrevoca­ construction of the facility to be financed Section 2. The Mayor, Chief Financial plies with Rule 15c2-12, (c) a determina­ elimination and prevention of the devel­ of the City, the Redeveloper and the bly obligated to pay the principal of from the proceeds of such Bonds and (b) Officer or such other officer of the City tion that any information provided by or opment or spread of blighted, deteriorat­ Authority with respect to, among other (including sinking fund installments, if in any annual debt statement filed pur­ designated by either of them (each an on behalf of the City or relating to the ed or deteriorating areas and the disposi­ things, the development, financing and any) and interest on the Series 2006 suant to said Local Bond Law as of the “authorized Officer”) are hereby each sev­ City, the Initial Project, the Financing tion, for uses in accordance with the implementation of the Initial Project; and bonds, when due, in the same manner end of said fiscal year or any subsequent erally authorized and directed, upon the Documents or the transactions contem­ objectives of the redevelopment project, WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Initial and to the same extent as in the case of fiscal year if the revenues or other satisfaction of all the legal conditions plated thereby in connection with the of any property or part thereof acquired in Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the bonds issued by the City and accordingly, receipts or moneys of the City in such precedent to the execution or acknowl­ preparation and distribution of the Prelim­ the area of such projects; and payment of the (a) costs of the Initial Pro­ the City shall be unconditionally and year are sufficient to pay its expenses of edgment and deliver by the City of the inary Official Statement and the Official WHEREAS, the Authority is acting as a ject, (b) costs of issuing the Initial irrevocably obligated to levy ad valorem operation and maintenance in such year Financing Documents to be so executed Statement complies with Section 10 and “redevelopment entity” on behalf of the Bonds, (c) capitalized interest, if any, on taxes upon all the taxable property within and all amounts payable in such year on or acknowledged by the City, to execute Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange City of Linden, New Jersey (the “City”) for the Initial Bonds and (d) any other costs the City for the payment thereof without account of the principal (including manda­ or acknowledge and deliver such docu­ Act of 1934, and (d) any representations, purposes of (i) financing a portion of and set forth in the Bond Resolution; and limitation as to rate or amount when tory sinking fund installments, if any) of ments. warranties, covenants, certificates or (ii) implementing the Morning Star Rede­ WHEREAS, the principal of, redemption required under the provisions of applica­ and interest on all such guaranteed Section 3. The Municipal Clerk of the instruments required by any issuer of a velopment Project (the “Morning Star premium, if any, and the interest on the ble law. Bonds pursuant to this Guaranty ordi­ City (the “Clerk”) is hereby authorized municipal bond insurance policy or any Redevelopment Project”) consisting of, in Initial Bonds will be secured by Annual Section 3. The Mayor, Chief Financial nance. and directed, upon the execution or other form of credit enhancement secur­ part, (a) the acquisition of 19 properties, Service Charges provided for in the Officer, or such other officer authorized Section 5. The City is hereby author­ acknowledgment of the documents set ing all or a portion of the Bonds or the including commercial, residential and Financial Agreement for Long Term Tax by the City (the “Financial Officer”) shall, ized, to the extent necessary, to enter forth in Section 2 hereof in accordance issuer of a rating on all or a portion there­ vacant land located on St. Georges Exemption by and between the Redevel­ by manual or facsimile signature, execute into a guaranty agreement with the with the terms of Section 2 hereof, to of. Avenue; (b) the relocation of businesses oper and the City (the “Financial Agree­ an endorsement on each of the Series Authority and the Trustee to effectuate attest to the Authorized Officer’s execu­ Section 7. A public hearing shall be and residents located within the proper­ ment”); and 2006 Bonds evidencing this Guaranty by the Guaranty authorized by this Guaranty tion or acknowledgment of such docu­ held on this ordinance on March 21, 2006 ties; (c) the clearing of said properties WHEREAS, the principal of and the the City as to the punctual payment of the ordinance in substantially the form pre­ ments and is hereby further authorized at 7 P.M. at City Hall, 301 North Wood and remediation of any environmental interest on the Initial Bonds will also be principal of and interest thereon. The sented to the City Council and filed with and directed to thereupon affix the seal of Avenue, Linden, New Jersey. contamination associated with the subject secured by (i) a Deficiency Agreement by endorsement on each Series 2006 Bond the City Clerk with such changes, inser­ the City to such documents. Section 8. The Clerk is hereby directed properties; and (d) the conveyance of the and among the City, the bond trustee to shall be in substantially the following tions and omissions thereto as necessary Section 4. Upon the execution or to publish and post notice of this ordi­ properties to a “redeveloper” for develop­ be appointed by the Authority (the form, and absent the fully executed or desirable for the execution thereof. acknowledgment and attestation of and, if nance as required by law. ment of approximately 40,000 square feet “Trustee”) and the Authority (the “Defi­ endorsement in such following form on The Mayor of the City is hereby author­ required, the affixing of the seal on the Section 9. Upon the adoption hereof, of commercial space; and ciency Agreement”) dated the date of the any such Series 2006 Bond, such Series ized to execute and deliver such agree­ documents set forth in Section 2 hereof the Clerk shall forward certified copies of WHEREAS, the estimated project costs Initial Bonds and (ii) a guaranty of the 2006 Bond shall not be entitled to the ment upon satisfaction of all of the condi­ as contemplated by Sections 2 and 3 this ordinance to the Authority, Bond associated with the initial phase of the City (the “Guaranty’) adopted by ordi­ benefits of this Guaranty ordinance: tions precedent to the closing of the hereof, the Authorized Officer is hereby Counsel to the Authority, City Attorney Morning Star Redevelopment Project, nance of the City, which Guaranty shall Series 2006 Bonds by the Authority. authorized and directed to (i) deliver the and Bond Counsel to the City. including, inter alia, property acquisition, provide for payments in amounts suffi­ “GUARANTY OF THE CITY OF LINDEN, Section 6. This ordinance shall take fully executed or acknowledged, attested Section 10. This ordinance shall take relocation, demolition, remediation and cient to pay in a timely manner the princi- NEW JERSEY effect 20 days after the first publication and sealed documents to the other parties effect at the time and in the manner pre­ associated soft costs, including costs al of and the interest on the Initial thereof after final adoption, as provided thereto and (ii) perform such other scribed by law. associated with the issuance of the initial onds, pursuant to the terms of which The payment of the principal of (includ­ by the Local Bond Law. actions as the Authorized Officer deems U138746 PRO March 2, 2006 ($134.25) Bonds (as hereinafter defined), is Guaranty the City shall be obligated, if ing mandatory sinking fund installments, U138757 PRO March 2, 2006 ($135.38) necessary, desirable or convenient in necessary, to make such guaranty pay­ if any) and interest on the within Series relation to the execution and delivery PAGE 8 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE PROGRESS Councilwoman will not seek re-election Palacinki flipping After serving the residents of the avid supporter of the Jersey Gardens sion for the Status of Women, director ilege to service the residents of the 2nd Ward for more that seven years, development project, which not only of special events for the Union Coun­ 2nd Ward. Councilwoman Carla A. Mazza has created the state’s largest outlet mall ty Democratic Committee, and was a I am happy about the many accom­ announced she will not seek reelection but also attracted other businesses. member of both the County of Union plishments we’ve achieved and I am this June. In the 2nd Ward, Mazza helped Safety Committee and the Union enthusiastic about the future of our Councilwoman Mazza is a lifelong revitalize the Bayway business district County Cultural Planning Steering wonderful city,” Mazza said. resident of the city of Elizabeth, serv­ with tree plantings along the main pas­ Committee. She also served on the “I will always have a special place ing her first term on the City Council sageway from route 1 and 9 to Community Advisory Panel for the in my heart for the diverse and vibrant in January 1999 and serving as council Brunswick Avenue. She helped organ­ Tosco/ Bayway refinery. city my family has proudly called president in 2003. ize events for the New Jersey Literacy Currently, Mazza is a community home for four generations. While the “Councilwoman Mazza has been a Program and toured schools during organization specialist in the field of decision to not seek another term was strong advocate and a dedicated leader Women’s History month encouraging economic development for the county difficult to make, it is a personal one for the residents of the 2nd Ward,” female students to work hard and set of Union and serves as a member of that is right for me and my family at Mayor Chris Bollwage said. “Coun­ goals. the Union County Centennial Com­ this time. cilwoman Mazza has been on the fore­ While tending to her City Council mittee. “I would be remiss if I did not front of numerous initiatives that have duties, Mazza served on various Among her accomplishments dur­ thank all my supporters and residents made our city a better place to live, boards and committees. She was a ing her tenure, Mazza was also recog­ for standing by me these last seven work and raise a family.” member of the board of directors for nized as a “Distinguished Woman” by years. Mazza was instrumental in the the Boys and Girls Club of Union La Tribuna newspaper in 2001. She A special thanks goes to my col­ HOPE VI initiative, which revitalized County’s Elizabeth Chapter. She was also named a Union County leagues on the City Council and the oldest section of the city, replacing served as vice chairman of the Eliza­ “Woman of Excellence” by the Com­ Mayor Bollwage for their guidance, dated public housing with new town­ beth Democratic Committee, commis­ mittee on the Status of Women. support, and most importantly their house style homes. Mazza was also an sioner on the Union County Commis- “It has been a great honor and priv- friendship,” Mazza said. Trinitas offers use of laptops during therapy Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Internet access and other electronic dures.” or have other questions or concerns. Center opened its new Medical Oncol­ amenities, such as portable DVD play­ Morales, a native of New Jersey, The Comprehensive Cancer Center is ogy unit in November 2005 as a “state ers, help patients manage some of was residing in Puerto Rico when she staffed by more than 60 professionals of the art” facility with a mission of their work and family responsibilities, was diagnosed with colon cancer. providing clinical, therapeutic, psy­ providing patient comfort and care. explore new interests, or just relax While there, she was initially given a chosocial, nutritional, spiritual and Now, in keeping with its mission, while they receive their chemotherapy chemotherapy regimen, but needed to other support services. the new Trinitas Comprehensive Can­ treatments. be hospitalized to receive her treat­ The physical layout of the oncolo­ cer Center is offering patients wireless It is very empowering and helps ments. gy unit is designed to feel more like a laptop PCs during their infusion thera­ these courageous men and women “I had to stay in the hospital for hotel than a hospital and to provide an py. keep up with and get on with their three days at a time, every 15 days. It ambience of relaxation, healing and All laptops are lightweight, wire­ lives as we work with them to battle was very inconvenient,” Morales said. encouragement. less and fully equipped. Patients can this disease.” At her family’s urging, she returned to For example, the new 15-room surf the Web, listen to music, watch Magda Morales, a resident of New Jersey and began a new regimen infusion unit consists of 11 private movies or educational DVDs, or e­ Linden, couldn’t be happier with of treatment at Trinitas under the care areas and a four-chair shared space mail friends and family. the level of patient care and com­ of Dr. William Kessler, director of called the “buddy bay,” which accom­ “It’s very important that we do fort. “I really appreciate the lap­ clinical oncology at TCCC. modates those who prefer to build everything possible to make our tops here at the Cancer Center,” For patients like Morales, TCCC relationships with other patients. patient’s time at Trinitas as wel­ Morales said. provides a support staff whose pri­ All patients have their own flat- coming, and productive as possi­ “Sometimes during my treatment mary mission is patient comfort. Infor­ panel color television, a comfortable ble,” Gary S. Horan, president and I’ll go on the Internet and IM (instant mation technology specialists, nurses lounge chair, and personal control chief executive officer of Trinitas message) or e-mail my friends. Other and even program planning executives over lighting and temperature. The Photo By Sean Havey Hospital said. times, I’ll do Yahoo searches to learn are always ready and happy to assist center has a full range of support serv­ Anna Hurkala of Avenel gets ready to flip a palacinki, a “The laptop PCs with wireless more about medicines and proce- patients who need help with the laptop ices including amenities such as crepe-style pancake, at the 10th annual Slavonic Festi­ concierge service and free valet park­ val in Rahway Saturday. PEOPLE IN THE SERVICE ing. Gavilanes graduates Vasquez returns home Lenehan completed a variety of train­ ing which included classroom study from basic training from deployment in Iraq and practical instruction on naval cus­ Air Force Airman Paola M. Gavi­ Army National Guard Spec. John toms, first aid, firefighting, water safe­ lanes has graduated from basic mili­ A. Vasquez has returned to the United ty and survival, and shipboard and tary training at Lackland Air Force States after being deployed to an over­ aircraft safety. An emphasis was also Base, San Antonio, Texas. seas forward operating location in placed on physical fitness. Discover the Possibilities During the six weeks of training, support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The capstone event of boot camp is the airman studied the Air Force mis­ Operation Iraqi Freedom is the offi­ “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives sion, organization and military cus­ cial name given to military operations recruits the skills and confidence they toms and courtesies; performed drill involving members of the U.S. armed At Seton Hall need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle and ceremony marches, and received forces and coalition forces participating Stations” is designed to galvanize the physical training, rifle marksmanship, in efforts to free and secure Iraq. basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, field training exercises and special Mission objectives focus on force dedication, teamwork and Graduate Open House training in human relations. protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, endurance in each recruit through In addition, airmen who complete security and counter-insurgency opera­ the practical application of basic basic training earn credits toward an tions as the Iraqi transitional governing Navy skills and the core values of associate degree through the Commu­ bodies assume full sovereign powers to Honor, Courage and Commitment. Thursday, March 16 nity College of the Air Force. govern the peoples of Iraq. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was She is the daughter of Carlos and Ileana Members from all branches of the 5 - 8 p.m. designed to take into account what Gavilanes of McCandless Place in Linden. U.S. military and multinational forces it means to be a sailor. Main Lounge, Bishop Dougherty University Center Gavilanes is a 2004 graduate of Mother are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s Lenehan is a 2003 graduate of Seton Regional High School, Clark. economic and governmental infra­ Roselle Catholic High School. structure, and training and preparing Godoy graduates from Iraqi military and security forces to Flexible, Innovative Graduate Programs to Fit Your Life assume full authority and responsibili­ advanced training ty in defending and preserving Iraq’s WORSHIP CALENDAR Army National Guard Pfc. Andres Athletic Training Diplomacy and Theology sovereignty and independence as a D. 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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE U n io n (First Month Only) Call SHERRY 908-686-7850 EXTENSION 172 908-964-9358 235452 PRO WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 UCT Girls’ Basketball: Behind the scenes Another new winner By JR Parachini Sports Editor Roselle coach shows In total contrast to the boys’ tour­ nament, top-seeded Cranford became the sixth team since 1999 to win the grace, dignity, class Union County Tournament girls’ bas­ By JR Parachini ketball event for the first time. Sports Editor Third-seeded Roselle did well to ROSELLE - Today’s topic: Interviewing the coach of the team that does not reach the final for the first time since win. winning its only crown in 2002. • Let’s see. I look forward to that about as much as I look forward to going to the dentist. Surgery I had last year when they stuck a needle in my back was Top 8 seeds: 1-Cranford. 2-Scotch more pleasurable. Plains. 3-Roselle. 4-Union. 5-Johnson. I look forward to the games, get a high while they are being contested and am 6-Rahway. 7-Westfield. 8-Oak Knoll. very excited for the athletes who participate and do well in them. • Then, like the bottom falling out, comes that moment where I seek to get a PRELIMINARY ROUND comment from the coach of the team that did not win the game that day. If it’s Saturday, Feb. 11 in a championship setting, the loss is often much harder to take. At Hillside I was happy for the Cranford girls’ basketball team last Friday night when the Mother Seton 50, Hillside 35 Cougars were able to capture their first Union County Tournament champi­ At Rahway onship. Dayton 48, Roselle Park 29 Would it have been a pretty good story if Roselle had won for the second time Elizabeth 37, New Providence 33 and first time since 2002? Plainfield 55, Summit 38 Absolutely. At Elizabeth Dunn Sport Center Unfortunately, only one team will win the game. However, that doesn’t mean Linden 56, Brearley 36 there can’t be two winning teams. Usually, it’s the manner in which each team Union Catholic 43, Benedictine 17 Photo by Sean Havey handles itself. On Friday night at Roselle Catholic, both Cranford and Roselle Roselle Catholic 49, St. Mary’s 11 • Nobody does it better than the Cranford girls’ basketball team. The top-seeded Cougars proved to be winners for their overall efforts in the 31st UCT. captured their first Union County Tournament crown after beating third-seeded Roselle 35­ Kimberly Kenny, Roselle’s first-year head coach, proved to be a winner as FIRST ROUND 26 in last Friday night’s final at Roselle Catholic. Additional photos are on Page 12. well. She moved up the coaching ranks this year after serving as Roselle’s jun­ Monday, Feb. 13 ior varsity mentor the past six seasons. At Rahway To say that Kenny took the 35-26 championship-game setback to heart would Oak Knoll 34, GL 32 be an understatement. I approached her some 20 minutes after interviewing Cranford 26, Dayton 14 Cranford captures crown Cranford players and she was nice enough to accommodate me. At Roselle Catholic Kenny showed grace, dignity and class in answering a few brief questions Johnson 48, Linden 34 about the game and how her team could look forward to the Central Jersey, Union 32, Mother Seton 23 with complete team effort Group 2 playoffs. At Linden Did she want to get interviewed after the game? Roselle Catholic 38, Westfield 37 Probably not. Scotch Plains 51, Elizabeth 35 First UCT championship is sparked by all Did she act like a mature adult - no matter how difficult the loss was - in rep­ At Cranford By JR Parachini seven opponents to a 24.4 scoring average. The Cougars resenting the high school team she is the head coach of? You bet. Rahway 42, Union Catholic 29 Kenny simply gets it. She realizes that she is representing more than herself Roselle 54, Plainfield 40 Sports Editor kept that defensive prowess going by holding Roselle to 26. • ROSELLE - Winning a championship for the first time “We came in prepared,” Levonas said. “We knew their when being asked about her team. She is representing her players, her coaches, is a special achievement. post players were a threat. Samantha and Lindsay did a her school and the town her school resides in. QUARTERFINALS Some coaches don’t get it. Thursday, Feb. 16 Winning as a result of a team effort makes it that much great job against them.” more satisfying. Every Cranford player performed a crucial role, whether As far as a coach getting emotional after a championship-game loss, I’m not At Roselle Catholic just singling out Kenny because she is a woman. In 24 years in this business I Union 37, Johnson 35 That was the case for the Cranford girls’ basketball team it was Levonas calmly making her shots, Cartwright and last Friday night as the top-seeded Cougars defeated third- Dolan dominating the inside, Carla Rutmayer breaking have seen far more men coaches break down and cry after a tough defeat and Roselle 41, Rahway 38 that’s not just because there are more men coaches or I have interviewed more At Rahway seeded Roselle 35-26 in the 31st Union County Tournament Roselle’s press time and time again, Porter coming up big championship game at Roselle Catholic. with another fourth-quarter scoring output or Koellner and over the years. S. Plains 42, Roselle Catholic 37 To set the record straight, Kenny did not break down and cry. You could tell Cranford 48 Oak Knoll 34 Cranford’s second straight win improved its record to Rebecca Flanagan providing additional defensive pressure. • 19-7. Roselle, with prior setbacks only to Johnson, Bay­ Koellner had her hands everywhere, coming up with three she was distraught. When I could first tell that she was I did not ambush her with onne and Gov. Livingston in that order, fell to 20-4. steals. questions. To me, it was a private moment I did not want to intrude on. SEMIFINALS Fortunately for this reporter, Kenny was still in the gym after I had conduct­ At Elizabeth Dunn Sport Center Congratulations to Cranford for becoming the sixth “It took four good games to win the tournament and we team to win the UCT for the first time since 1999. were able to do that,” Chapman said. “Roselle is definitely ed my other interviews. After some time had passed, I approached her and tried Tuesday, Feb. 21 to be as sympathetic to her plight as I could be while still trying to do my job. Cranford 28, Union 20 “Being the top seed, we had a point to prove,” said the toughest defensive team we’ve played. I wouldn’t want Cranford junior guard Lisa Levonas, who paced all scorers to play them tomorrow.” I cover Union County and have been doing so now since 1991. The county Wednesday, Feb. 22 is blessed with many top-notch coaches from August to June. Like any other Roselle 47, Scotch Plains 39 with a 15-point effort that included three 3-point field Cranford went out in the quarterfinals to Union Catholic goals. “This is a great feeling.” the last two years. With Shabazz in Cranford’s conference profession, there are good ones and not-so good ones. “We got the top seed because we had one of the better and section, winning the UCT was everything to the Brearley head football coach Scott Miller was 8-0 his first year at Brearley, FINALS his alma mater. His team then lost in the first round of the states, which was a At Roselle Catholic records,” said junior forward Samantha Cartwright, who Cougars. very tough loss. Friday, Feb. 24 came off the bench to score 10 points and grab a bunch of “I’m thrilled for the kids,” Chapman said. “What is great rebounds. “We knew we could win it and finished it here.” is that it was a different kid for us all the time. I don’t know I’ll always remember, more than the game itself, that he gave me all the time 3rd: Scotch Plains 43, Union 36 in the world right on the football field to answer questions about the game. Final: Cranford 35, Roselle 26 “This was our goal from the beginning of the season,” if we’re the best team on paper, but we won the tournament said junior center Lindsay Dolan, who scored all three of fair and square.” Miller also conducted himself with grace, dignity and class. It is those traits - grace, dignity and class - which are more important than Xs ALJ’s Jamilee Pflug her points in the fourth quarter and, along with Cartwright, Playing sound defense, which means getting rebounds prevented the talented Roselle senior twins of Femi Oyelo- by way of hustling and being in the right position and also and Os. reaches 1,000 points la and Taiwo Oyelola of dominating the game inside. “This means causing turnovers by way of stealing the ball, is how JR Parachini can be reached at [email protected]. Johnson standout senior guard just feels great.” Cranford has been able to stay ahead of its opponents. Jamilee Pflug reached and passed the “This is an amazing feeling,” said senior guard Amanda “Playing defense the way we do is really by necessity,” 1,000 point mark last weekend. Porter, who again came up big in the fourth quarter with all said Chapman of Cranford’s smothering man-to-man In a 61-48 non-conference setback of her seven points, including a key 3-pointer that, like the scheme. “We don’t have a high-powered offense. My to Mendham, Pflug netted nine points ones Levonas made prior, brought the house down. “We biggest fear coming into this game was Roselle scoring in in front of her home crowd in Clark. proved that we deserved the top seed. This is a great feel­ the 40s. We wanted to keep them below that and were able She scored her 1,000th point on a ing to win the county my senior year.” to.” free throw. A crowd of more than 750 filled the Lions’ Den as Cran­ The third 3-pointer that Levonas made gave Cranford a Pflug began the week averaging ford and Roselle put on quite a show on the newly-named 19-14 lead late in the third. The Cougars led 19-15 going 12.8 points for the 12-7 Crusaders. Coach Hagan Court. into the fourth. Younger sister Kelli Pflug, a junior To say that both teams played tentative and showed a bit After each team traded baskets to start the fourth, Cran­ forward, paced Johnson with 11 of nervousness after the first eight minutes would be an ford went on a 7-0 run to take a 28-17 lead - which was the points, while teammate Kathleen Sul­ understatement. While both teams got to the final, for the largest lead of the game - with four minutes remaining. livan added 10. most part, because of playing stifling man-to-man defense, After being down by 11 again at 30-19, Roselle quickly Johnson, the fifth seed, was to play you still had to wonder what was going on after a rare 2-0 cut the deficit to 30-25 with 2:18 left after back-to-back 3- at fourth-seeded Roselle Park yester­ score favoring Roselle following the first eight minutes. pointers made by senior starters Malika Gilliam and Ashley day in a Central Jersey, Group 1 quar­ “The funny thing is that we felt we couldn’t have start­ Washington. However, the Rams missed three baskets on terfinal. ed better, even though we didn’t score in the first quarter,” three possessions after that before another point was The semifinals are tomorrow at the sixth-year Cranford head coach Brian Chapman said. scored. higher seeds and the final Tuesday “Even though we didn’t score and had seven turnovers, we Then, Levonas came through with four big free throws night at 7 at Bridgewater-Raritan. were playing well on defense. Our kids were taking away in the game’s final 45 seconds. Roselle Park entered last night’s their options.” Roselle scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, which was game with a 13-8 record. The Panthers The only basket scored in the first quarter was a shot the only period it netted double digits. However, the reason moved up to Group 2 this year for made by Femi Oyelola with 3:32 remaining in the period. for that was the consecutive 3s, the second one coming girls’ basketball. The teams did not Roselle shot 1-for-10 in the quarter, while Cranford was after a Cranford turnover. play in the regular season. only able to get off four shots, missing them all. Both teams turned the ball over quite a bit, but it was the • “We were nervous coming in, but we were able to step Cranford defense that proved to be just a bit more difficult IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES it up,” said Levonas, who scored Cranford’s first points of to score against. - The Elizabeth wrestling team did the game one minute into the second quarter on her only 2- “Cranford’s defense was phenomenal,” first-year well to advance six grapplers to this point field goal of the contest. “It was a different environ­ Roselle head coach Kimberly Kenny said. “We tried to week’s Region 3 Tournament at ment and a much bigger crowd, but when we made our make adjustments, but nothing worked.” Union. Senior Rahman Furquan was shots, we heard the crowd and that pumped us up.” Although Roselle fell one win short of its second UCT Elizabeth’s lone District 11 champ. Cranford went on to outscore Roselle 9-6 in the second crown and first since 2002, the Rams should be applauded Also advancing were Angelo Matias at quarter, with Levonas later making her first 3-pointer and for the way they performed in the tournament and how well 103, Erick Ogada at 140, Jeffrey Cartwright scoring her first four points. they represented the town they play for. Norville at 160, Rich Tabor at 189 and “We were a little nervous, but then we dug in,” Unfortunately, there can be only team that wins the Hafis Williams at heavyweight. Cartwright said. “We were able to play our game and con­ game. However, both teams have proven all season long - The Hillside boys’ basketball centrated on stopping the twins. Lindsay and I focused on that each is a winner. teamdefeated visiting Johnson 64-40 them and we got help from our teammates. It was a total NOTES: Although Roselle’s roster is 10 seniors and Monday in Central Jersey, Group 2 team effort.” one junior, the Rams will be bolstered next season by jun­ play. Armond Lucas paced the Comets Taiwo was held to eight points and Femi to six, while at ior varsity players who are coming off a UCT title of their with a 19-point performance. halftime, the two combined for just six points. Like the job own. • Cartwright and Dolan did on Union senior center Sophia Roselle defeated Governor Livingston in the girls’ JV INSIDE Iloh in their semifinal victory, both girls were able to pre­ county championship game last Thursday night at Rahway. Page 10 - Roselle’s Harden is one vent either Oyelola standout from consistently getting Scotch Plains defeated Elizabeth 50-34 in the boys’ JV of the state’s top bowlers. inside to score close-range shots. UCT final at Rahway, also last Thursday. “We had to put pressure on them (the twins),” Dolan Levonas and Cartwright combined for all 19 of Cran­ Page 11 - Brearley’s Luciani is the said. “Playing well on defense, boxing out and taking care ford’s points after the first three quarters, with Levonas net­ District 10 Coach of the Year. of the ball on offense was how we were able to win the ting 11 and Cartwright eight. tournament.” Taiwo and Femi Oyelola, with three each, made six of Page 12 - Summit boys’ top Photo by Sean Havey “When we were down 2-0 after the first quarter, we Roselle’s seven field goals. First-year Roselle head coach Kimberly Kenny consoles Roselle Park in states. knew we would get it going on offense,” Porter said. “We Kenny was gracious enough and showed a lot of class one of her players after the Rams were defeated by Cran­ were sloppy and don’t have the prettiest offense. We had to by giving me a few minutes of her time after a tough cham­ ford in last Friday’s UCT championship game. Kenny dis­ Page 13 - Union grappler Gomes stop the twins inside and played real well on defense.” pionship setback. played grace, dignity and class in a post-game interview. captures his first district crown. Cranford entered the UCT final limiting its previous (See Cougars, Page 12) PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS UCT Boys’ Basketball: St. Patrick’s wins again Top senior Harden proves to By JR Parachini Sports Editor St. Patrick’s won the Union County be among the best Tournament for the 12th time and 10th time since 1993. The top-seeded Celtics have now made it to the last 14 Bowler represents Roselle well finals, going 10-4 in the title game during that span. Third-seeded Plain­ By Jeff Cummins field did well to reach the final for the Staff Writer first time since 1984. The second you walk into a bowling alley during a high school tournament, PRELIMINARY ROUND you’re struck by the noise. At Linden: Saturday, Feb. 11 Bowling alleys aren’t meant to deal with the sheer volume of people attend­ Roselle 55, Cranford 54 ing these tournaments, people who make it difficult just to walk 30 feet because Union Catholic 62, Brearley 56 you have to push through the crowds. Monday, Feb. 13 Naturally, these crowds make plenty of noise, from excited families to team­ At Elizabeth Dunn Sport Center mates cheering each other on. Union 70, Roselle Park 68 Jason Harden never had the pleasure of hearing teammates cheer him on. Summit 54, New Providence 42 You could say that Harden was the Roselle High School bowling team. The • entire Roselle bowling team. FIRST ROUND Harden was Roselle’s only varsity bowler this year. Normally, that would be Tuesday, Feb. 14 a little dismaying, but Harden steered himself to the challenges of being a one- At Cranford man team. Westfield 57, Elizabeth 55 “I feel down, but I try not to let it get to me,” Harden said. “I just concentrate St. Patrick’s 77, Union Catholic 32 on myself and bowling.” At Linden The fact that other players have teammates cheering them on isn’t lost on Scotch Plains 73, Gov. Liv. 38 Harden, either. Rahway 69, Roselle 41 “It feels bad for me, but it’s good for them,” Harden said, referring to his Wednesday, Feb. 15 opponents’ reactions to their cheering teammates. “I wish we had a team, but the school never got around to having one.” At Cranford St. Mary’s 87, Johnson 65 It sure didn’t look like Harden needed any teammates, though. Competing by Linden 68, Summit 29 himself, in his first and only year of varsity bowling, Harden placed fourth in the At Rahway individual qualifying portion of the NJSIAA Boys’ Tournament at Carolier Hillside 57, Roselle Catholic 53 Lanes in North Brunswick. After defeating fifth-place finisher Ryan Appel of Winslow and third-place finisher Ryan Branson of Bordentown in the Plainfield 79, Union 68 • Stepladder Finals, Harden finished third in the entire state among individual QUARTERFINALS bowlers. Friday, Feb. 17: At Cranford Not bad for someone who didn’t have any teammates cheering him on. Rahway 70, Scotch Plains 66 (OT) While he was enthusiastic about the possibility of Roselle fielding a bowling St. Patrick’s 87, Westfield 52 team some day, Harden was realistic, acknowledging the fact that virtually no Saturday, Feb. 18 one else in his school bowls, something that might prove to be a major impedi­ ment to having a varsity team. At Rahway Plainfield 65, Hillside 49 “They might talk about a bowling team after I leave, but it wouldn’t make Linden 80, St. Mary’s 48 any sense, because I’m really the only person in my school who bowls,” Hard­ • en said. SEMIFINALS Interestingly enough, Harden was actually reluctant to try the sport at first. Photo by Sean Havey At Dunn Sport Center It was only after he’d been to the bowling alley numerous times with his One of the top senior girls’ basketball players in Union County is Union’s Sophia Iloh, No. father that he tried to do anything beyond that. Tuesday, Feb. 21 23 at left. She scored a team-high 14 points in Union’s 43-36 setback to Scotch Plains 1-St. Patrick’s 76, 4-Rahway 52 “About five or six years ago, my dad bowled in a league in Jersey Lanes in in last Friday’s UCT third-place game at Roselle Catholic and also scored 14 points in Linden and I used to go with him because I couldn’t be home by myself,” Hard­ Wednesday, Feb. 22 Monday’s 46-36 home win over Franklin in a North 2, Group 4 first-rounder. The eighth- 3-Plainfield 65, 2-Linden 62 en said. “I didn’t want to go, but I had to go. Then I picked up the game and • seeded Farmers entered yesterday’s scheduled quarterfinal at top-seeded East Orange started practicing a lot.” Campus with a 17-10 record under fourth-year head coach Justin Meyer. FINALS Harden did more than just practice on his own. He participated in the Junior At Dunn Sport Center Bowling Tournament, a weekly tourney run by New Jersey bowling legend Saturday, Feb. 25 Chuck Pezzano, where Harden got to compete against top-caliber bowlers. 3rd: Linden 74, Rahway 39 Clearly, Harden’s practice has paid dividends. His average in league play was Linden boys’ hope to be 230, not the sort of number that would be expected from a first-time competitor. Final: St. Pat’s 65, Plainfield 52 •• Once he got to the one-on-one competition of the Stepladder Finals, Harden STATE TOURNAMENT seized the moment, dominating Appel 223-204 and Branson 235-156. Only a RESULTS - SCHEDULE playing in semis tomorrow 199-192 setback to state runner-up Rob Romer of Brick could derail Harden. Monday, Feb. 27 Harden is applying to William Paterson University and he plans on joining Boys’ the bowling team, though he won’t get any scholarship money for it. North 2, Group 4 McGhee, Miller named to UCC Top 15 Team After college, well, there’s always the PBA tour. Linden 62, Phillipsburg 33 By JR Parachini Standout sophomore point guard Desmond Wade, the Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached at [email protected]. Central Jersey, Group 2 Sports Editor present and future of Linden basketball, paced all Tiger Summit 58, Roselle Park 54 After falling short last year as the top seed, the Linden scorers with a 19-point effort against Rahway. Hillside 64, Johnson 40 boys’ basketball team wants to capture North 2, Group 4 In the win against Phillipsburg, Darrell Lampley was Lomar, Johnson, Smith, Shore Regional 54, Gov. Liv. 36 real bad. high-scorer for Linden with 13 points. Miller added 12, Girls’ The fifth-seeded Tigers got off to a good start Monday Wade 10, Jerry Jones eight and Ahmad Harris seven. North 2, Group 4 night, downing 12th-seeded Phillipsburg 62-33 in a first If it is Linden at East Orange tomorrow, the Tigers will Farmer lead rec hoops Union 46, Franklin 36 round game. face a Jaguar team that would have improved to 22-5 with The Linden Recreation Department’s Junior Boys Winter Basketball League Central Jersey, Group 2 The Tigers were to play at fourth-seeded Columbia last its quarterfinal win over Dickinson. entered its seventh week of competition at the Multi-Purpose Center on John Gov. Liv. 48, Shore Regional 45 night in a quarterfinal. If Linden won, then the Tigers will East Orange is led by guards Marlon Wright and Mari­ Street. New Providence 41, Summit 32 either be playing at top-seeded East Orange Campus or on Bridges and 6-7 senior forward Stanley Harris, who Four outstanding games were on tap and the fans in attendance were not dis­ Manasquan 65, Rahway 50 hosting eighth-seeded Dickinson of Jersey City tomorrow missed all but two games last year with a broken arm. appointed. • night in the semifinals. Harris averages 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven The following is a recap of the action: Tuesday, Feb. 28 If Linden lost, then the Tigers’ season would be com­ blocks. Rutgers 39, Michigan 34: Rutgers clinched the top seed for the playoffs and Boys’ plete at 20-7. McGhee is averaging 12 and Wade and Lampley 10 for improved to 6-1, while Michigan fell to 5-2. Yevens Lomar scored 12 for Rut­ Central Jersey, Group 1 Linden and East Orange were the favorites in their quar­ the Tigers, who fell to Bridgewater-Raritan 46-41 in last gers and Samad Jenkins 10 for Michigan. Brearley at Ridgefield Memorial terfinal matchups last night. year’s final at Piscataway. Georgetown 41, Kentucky 32: Georgetown big man Saquil “Shack” John­ Girls’ The final is scheduled to be played Monday night at 7 at Plainfield, the third seed, was to host 11th-seeded Irv­ son paced all scorers with 20 points, while Chris Tutu had 19 for Kentucky, North 2, Group 3 Plainfield. ington in its quarterfinal last night. Irvington split with which fell to 4-3. Georgetown, which prevented Kentucky from gaining a top Holmdel at Cranford Linden bounced back from last week’s 65-62 Union Plainfield in Watchung Conference-American Division three seed, improved to 3-4. North 2, Group 1 County Tournament semifinal loss to Plainfield by beating play, beating the Cardinals last Thursday at home to end Indiana 59, North Carolina 16: Tyrie Smith led the 3-4 Hoosiers with 21 Dayton at High Tech Rahway 74-39 in the UCT third-place game Saturday at the their 18-game winning streak. points, while Steven Prudholme had eight for the Tar Heels, who fell to 0-7. Central Jersey, Group 1 Elizabeth Dunn Sport Center. Last night’s other semifinal was seventh-seeded BR at Duke 38, Florida 25: Donte Farmer outscored everyone with 22 points for Brearley at Secaucus “I feel real good about our chances in the section,” Lin­ second-seeded Bayonne. Duke, who gained the No. 3 playoff seed and improved to 5-2. Robert Taylor • den head coach Phil Colicchio said Monday afternoon, NOTES: In this week’s state rankings, East Orange is paced Florida, which fell to 2-5, with a 19-point effort. Wednesday, March 1 prior to his team’s win over Phillipsburg. “We’ll have to No. 7, Plainfield No. 8, Linden No. 9 and Columbia No. 15. Standings: Rutgers (6-1, 18 points, No. 1 seed), Michigan (5-2, 15, No. 2 Boys’ win three games on the road to do it, but that’s OK.” Linden repeated as Watchung Conference-National seed), Duke (5-2, 15, No. 3 seed), Kentucky (4-3, 12), Georgetown (3-4, 9), North 2, Group 4 In the win over Rahway, seniors Charles Miller and L.J. Division champion, while Plainfield won the American Indiana (3-4, 9), Florida (2-5, 6), North Carolina (0-7, 0). McGhee stepped up. Miller scored 17 points and grabbed Division. Linden at Columbia High technology ‘state of the art’ Central Jersey, Group 2 16 rebounds, while McGhee netted nine. The Group 4 semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday Hillside at Manasquan Both were named to the Union County Coaches’ Top 15 night at a site yet to be determined. The final is Sunday, fitness facility comes to Linden High Summit at Rahway Team and both will be playing in the boys’ Union County March 12 at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway. Looking for a way to get exercise indoors? Girls’ All-Star Game at Linden on March 29. The girls’ game tips • How about joining a first of its kind “state of the art” Health Center offered North 2, Group 4 off at 6:30 p.m. and the boys’ game at 8. If anyone or any coach has a list of the Union County by the City of Linden, where you can work out three times a week for a month­ Union at East Orange Campus McGhee, who missed the sectional playoffs last year Coaches’ Top 15 teams - boys’ and girls’ - and a list of the ly charge of only $10. The Linden Recreation Department, in cooperation with Central Jersey, Group 2 because of injury, will also represent Linden in the North- Union County boys’ and girls’ All-Stars for the March 29 the Linden Board of Education, is offering all Linden residents, 18 years and Gov. Liv. at Rumson-Fair Haven South All-Star Game. games at Linden, could you e-mail me the information at older, the use of a brand new health and fitness center at Linden High School. Manasquan at Roselle “L.J. and Charles are three-year starters who have done [email protected]. I’m looking to publish any infor­ This top-notch facility will be open to members Monday, Wednesday and Friday Johnson at Roselle Park a fine job here,” Colicchio said. mation that is sent my way and would appreciate any help. from 5-8 p.m. Those interested in joining may call 908-474-8600.

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The Springfield Nettes avenged their only loss of the Jessica Condon also scored two while getting two steals, season thus far, beating the previously undefeated South rebounds and blocks. Brearley's Brian Luciani Plainfield Tigers 35-28 Feb. 21. The Nettes also defeated Katelyn Condon, Farber and Gaon played great on “D,” was named District 10 Cranford 27-14 last Saturday, pushing their record to 13-1. each stealing two and grabbing two boards. Lantier contin­ Coach of the Year after A complete team effort was needed against South Plain­ ued to dominate down low with five rebounds and two guiding the Bears to field and every single player made an important contribu­ blocked shots. their first district champi­ tion. Meanwhile, Kuczynski completely stonewalled Cran­ onship. Brearley won the The team’s 5th grade players turned in their best effort ford on defense. She stole two passes and scored four district at Millburn last in a pressure-packed game. points. Saturday, scoring ahead Breanne Mooney directed the offense and scored two Lies scored four points and had three rebounds, steals of second-place Roselle points. and assists. Park by a 209.5 to 169.5 Amanda Stein and Lindsey Gaon played stellar defense MacDonnell played another impressive game, grabbing margin. and each had two steals and two rebounds. four rebounds, while getting three assists and three steals. Jessica Farber also played solid on defense and had one She also rounded out the scoring with two points. assist. Next week, the Nettes face Montgomery as they prepare Twin sisters Katelyn and Jessica Condon excelled on for the Garden State League playoffs. defense, hustling all over the court and getting a steal, a rebound and an assist each. Minutemen surprise Summit Rachel Usdin turned in one of her best games, grabbing The Springfield Minutemen 8th grade basketball team three rebounds, while playing stifling defense. Krista Delia had a busy week, beginning with a 40-25 victory over vis­ continued her solid defensive play, with three steals and iting Summit. three rebounds. Springfield led 26-14 at the half and behind a tenacious Tri-Captains Anna Lies, Jennifer Kuczynski and Emily defense did not allow Summit to score in the third period. MacDonnell played their best game of the season. Each Josh Kest led all scorers with 13 points, while Alex captain showed leadership beyond their years in this battle Popoloni contributed eight and Dan DuBeau six. Tommy File photo for first place. Clark added four and Ross Goldfarb three. Lies had a “double-double,” getting 10 steals and 10 The Minutemen then downed New Providence 53-48 assists, while scoring seven points. Kuczynski played behind an 18-point, 10-rebound performance from Titus swarming oppressive defense, getting eight steals and five Upton. Brearley’s Luciani named Elliot Karp scored nine and Jordan Sack eight, including rebounds, while scoring eight points. MacDonnell just did it all. Leading the team with 10 two key 3-pointers. points, she also managed five steals and five assists. The Popoloni also had a 3-pointer among his six points, District 10 Coach of Year last assist came after a 1.5 minute slow down, capped off by while Kest added seven and DuBeau five. MacDonnell’s spectacular drive and bounce pass to Springfield was edged by visiting Berkeley Heights by a Was a bit surprised at receiving honor Kuczynski, who scored to put the Nettes up by 10. The play score of 38-32 in its next game. Upton and Kest scored 12 iced the game with a minute to go. and 10, respectively. By Jeff Cummins Luciani’s honor is just more recognition that the Bears Allison Weber and Brooke Lantier made significant Karp added seven, Popoloni and Sack three and DuBeau Staff Writer have developed a program that’s earned a lot of respect in contributions on both ends of the court. The tandem seemed two. Sammy Dushkin helped run the offense and played MILLBURN - As Brearley head coach Brian Luciani state coaching circles. Not only has he put together a pow­ to get every rebound and simply refused to give up a layup. strong defense. spoke about the honor of being named District 10 Coach of erhouse, he’s done it largely with underclassmen. They both scored four. St. James boys’ victorious the Year, it was obvious what the award meant to him. He For his part, while Luciani appreciated the recognition Last Saturday, the Nettes won their 12th straight game The St. James boys’ 7th/8th grade varsity team upped its never got choked up about it, but the recognition from his achieved from the award, he also pointed out that the honor over Cranford. The Nettes jumped out to an early lead, at record to 9-4 after weekend victories over St. Gen’s and St. wrestling peers clearly made a lasting impression on him. often goes to someone who has a tremendous team, not just one point leading 20-4. Teresa’s. Luciani’s Brearley team achieved many firsts this sea­ the person who’s done a great job of coaching a team. The aggressive team defense played by all continues to In the win over St. Gen’s, Joe Pek lead the team with 14 son, with last Saturday’s District 10 championship the lat­ “I think there are so many times when teams were good be their strong suit. points, followed by John Hoehn and Kareem Jackson with est. The future looks bright as well as the Bears will lose in the past, and I’ll use Roselle Park as an example, where Krista Delia played her best game of the year, getting 10 11 each. David Wightman added 10 and Marquay Mayo only one senior to graduation. it was almost expected,” Luciani said. rebounds. Delia also had two blocked shots, two steals and nine. Last season, Brearley didn’t have any district champi­ “There were years that guys got Coach of the Year scored two. Rounding out the scoring were Stephen Patricco with ons. Brearley had two this time, with freshman Kenny because they had a good year and had the consistency of a The play of Delia seems to be peaking just when the five and Christian Wortman and Ryan Zahn with two. Knapp winning at 103 and sophomore Jesse Boyden cap­ great program, that other guys got denied. I have a great rec Nettes need it most. In a tough battle with St. Teresa’s, Jackson played an turing 215, each winning their first titles. program, I have great coaches, great parents and I’m fortu­ Weber turned in another fine performance, leading the outstanding all-around game, pouring in 23. To say that Brearley dominated the competition would nate. team with eight points, while grabbing eight rebounds of Wil Stankevicius followed with 12 and Anthony Fis- be right on target. The Bears had two champs, six grapplers ‘But on the other hand, I worked at Irvington, where I her own. Weber also blocked two shots. chetti six. finish second and three more place third as 11 of 14 had great parents and great kids, but I was working in a Usdin, a 5 th grade player, is improving each time out. Kevin McGovern played steady on both sides of the ball advanced to Region 3 at Union, which commenced Tues­ totally different situation.” Against Cranford, Usdin pulled in three rebounds and and chipped in with two. day night, continues tomorrow and concludes Saturday. So, Luciani was philosophical about his award and real­ scored three points. Also contributing on offense and defense was Matt When the coaches decided the issue, the fact that Brear- istic, acknowledging that the success of his team played a Mooney put numbers up in every category; scoring two, McElroy. ley did so well with such a young team was probably the big role in helping him win the award. Still, he allowed with four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks. deciding factor. himself to bask in the moment, if only for a moment. “Honestly, yeah, this was a surprise,” Luciani acknowl­ “I definitely appreciate it, I’m not giving it back,” edged. “You look at Dave Brothers of Columbia. He’s got Luciani joked. “It’s an honor because we have the best four district champs, did a great job and they’re up and coaches in District 10.” coming. It’s a great bunch of coaches, it really is. I appre­ Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment ciate the honor. It’s nice.” at [email protected]. The phones you want. The plans you want. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COVERAGE, PAGE 13 RP Rec wrestlers excel Roselle Park Recreation wrestlers We even have the prices you w ant. excelled at the South Plainfield Tour­ JR Parachini, Sports Editor nament. In the Bantam Division, Chris ______973-763-0700 x113______Gural was first at 50 pounds and Joe Only Sprint offers this many choices of phones and plans. Come in and see for yourself. Organizations submitting news releases to the sports section can email copy to: DeVito third at 57. [email protected] In the Midget Division, Phil Woods was second at 73.

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Sprint, the “Going on driving Forward” logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. 235417 PAGE 12 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Cougars looked at county as title they had chance at Levonas nets 15, Cartwright 10, Porter 7, Dolan 3 (Continued from Page 9) Union, the eighth seed, hosted ninth-seeded Franklin “These are the hardest days, trying to stay together and Monday in a North 2, Group 4 first-rounder. play hard after a game like this,” Kenny said. “Keeping the The Farmers won 46-36 to advance to yesterday’s quar­ team chemistry together is the hardest part of coaching.” terfinal at East Orange Campus. Roselle looked forward to excelling in the Central Jer­ • • sey, Group 2 playoffs, which is a 12-team field that 3rd-place game includes seven schools from Union County. 4-Union (16-10) 11 6 8 11 - 36 The second seed, Roselle was to host either seventh- 2- Scotch Plains (17-7) 6 13 16 8 - 43 seeded Rahway or 10th-seeded Manasquan last night in a • quarterfinal. Roselle previously defeated Rahway in Moun­ UNION: Roro Johnson 1-1-0-5, Angela Nascondiglio tain Valley Conference play and also in the UCT quarterfi­ 3-0-0-6, Sophia Iloh 6-0-2-14, Tatiana Javis 2-0-2-6, Brit- nals. tani Carter 2-0-1-5. Totals: 14-1-5-36. The semifinals are tomorrow and the final Tuesday night SCOTCH PLAINS: Lauren Mains 2-1-3-10, Loni at 7 at Bridgewater-Raritan. Kaye 4-0-1-9, Emily Meehan 0-0-2-2, Lauren Benovengo “We’ll work out the kinks and get ready for the section­ 1-0-0-2, Allie Zazzali 3-1-0-9, Jackie Law 2-0-4-8, Kaylin als,” Kenny said last Friday night. Jaichon 0-0-3-3. Totals: 12-2-13-43. Cranford wrapped its regular-season schedule with a • • convincing 44-24 home win over Westfield last Saturday, Championship game sweeping the Blue Devils in Watchung Conference-Nation­ 3- Roselle (20-4) 2 6 7 11 - 26 al Division play. Cranford previously defeated Westfield I- Cranford (19-7) 0 9 10 16 - 35 35-25 at Westfield back on Jan. 6. • Cranford improved to 20-7, with Chapman gaining his ROSELLE: Femi Oyelola 3-0-0-6, Taiwo Oyelola, 3-0­ first 20-win season. 2-8, Ashley Washington 1-1-0-5, Taajia Cook 0-0-3-3, Levonas scored 10 points, grabbed six rebounds and Malika Gilliam 0-1-1-4. Briana Robinson 0-0-0-0. Totals: came up with three steals. Flanagan netted eight and hauled 7-2-6-26. in six boards. CRANFORD: Lisa Levonas 1-3-4-15, Amanda Porter Photos by Sean Havey Cranford’s only two conference losses were to Shabazz, 1-1-2-7, Carla Rutmayer 0-0-0-0, Lindsay Dolan 1-0-1-3, as the Cougars finished second in their final season in the Courtney Koellner 0-0-0-0, Samantha Cartwright 5-0-0-10, National Division. Their other setbacks came to University Theresa Minitelli 0-0-0-0, Rebecca Flanagan 0-0-0-0. of California in San Diego in late December, to Watchung- Totals: 8-4-7-35. American teams Union, Plainfield and Elizabeth and to • • Skyland Conference school Ridge. A GOOD CAST IS WORTH REPEATING The Cougars, seeded eighth, were to host ninth-seeded • Holmdel Tuesday in a North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 first Cranford Cougars 2006 girls’ basketball round contest. First-time UCT champions A Cranford victory sends the Cougars back to Newark to • face Watchung-National champion Shabazz today in a The Players: quarterfinal. 23-Lisa Levonas, junior IT’S GOOD TO BE THE Shabazz, the Essex County Tournament champion, 15-Amanda Porter, senior KING - Above, Cranford began the week 26-0 and ranked No. 1 in New Jersey. 14-Carla Rutmayer, junior girls’ basketball coach If Cranford lost Tuesday, then its season would be com­ 22-Lindsay Dolan, junior Brian Chapman holds up plete. 12-Courtney Koellner, senior the Union County Tour­ “With Shabazz in our conference and section, this was 21-Theresa Minitelli, senior nament trophy after his it,” said Chapman, referring to the UCT. 4- Rebecca Flanagan, senior Cougars won their first With juniors such as Levonas, Rutmayer, Dolan and 43-Samantha Cartwright, junior championship. At right, Cartwright returning, Cranford will be in good shape next II- Steph Couto, sophomore Cranford junior center season. 32-Kitty Gorski, sophomore Lindsay Dolan (No. 22) This year’s senior class of Porter, Koellner, Minitelli 35-Alexa Fedorchak, freshman • attempts to take a shot and Flanagan set the stage. over the outstretched “They all bought into their roles,” Chapman said. “Our The Coaches: arms of Roselle senior seniors are a special group.” Head coach: Brian Chapman Taiwo Oyelola (No. 00). Assistant: Chris Loeffler Scotch Plains takes third JV coach: Jackie Huber Scotch Plains came back to beat Union 43-36 in the • • third-place game at RC. A third-place game was put in UCT CHAMPIONS since 1999: beginning in 2004 once the UCT final was moved from Sat­ 2006 - Cranford, FIRST TIME urday at the Elizabeth Dunn Sport Center before the boys’ 2005 - Scotch Plains final to Friday night at Roselle Catholic. 2004 - Scotch Plains, FIRST TIME Linden defeated Rahway in the 2004 third-place game, 2003 - Roselle Catholic, FIRST TIME while host Roselle Catholic defeated Rahway in the 2005 2002 - Roselle - FIRST TIME contest. 2001 - Union Catholic Scotch Plains, seeded sixth, was to host 11th-seeded 2000 - Union, FIRST TIME Ferris of Jersey City Tuesday in North 2, Group 3. 1999 - Summit, FIRST TIME Summit boys’ top R. Park behind Johnson, Kehoe Advanced to Central Jersey, Group 2 quarters By Jeff Cummins lead much better. Staff Writer “When we hold it like that, what happens sometimes is ROSELLE PARK - The hometown fans never really they start coming back, inch by inch, so that’s why we like had any effect on James Johnson and Chris Kehoe. to penetrate,” Johnson said. Summit’s long-range shooters came out launching 3- Roselle Park had its share of opportunities. Senior cen­ point shots to great effect, with Johnson and Kehoe each ter Ken Marciano was able to get position underneath the connecting on four. basket at times. Johnson finished with 27 points and Kehoe with 18, When he got the ball where he wanted it, he pretty much which was a significant chunk of the Hilltoppers’ offensive had his way with the Summit defense, which, like the production as 12th-seeded Summit defeated fifth-seeded Roselle Park defense, didn’t defend in the low post very Roselle Park 58-54 in a first-round Central Jersey, Group 2 well. boys’ basketball contest Monday night. That’s how it went for Roselle Park. Remick Garcia Roselle Park concludes a fine season at 16-8, while would hit a 3-point shot on occasion, but the Panthers Summit improved to 14-10 and was to play at fourth-seed­ weren’t able to get him enough good looks at the basket. ed Rahway last night in a quarterfinal. Bryan Caicedo showed a decent touch from near the The semifinals are at the higher seeds tomorrow night basket, as well as the ability to get some rebounds. Still, he and the final is Monday night at 7 at South Brunswick. didn’t get the ball enough to help Roselle Park. Rahway lost in the final in 2004 to New Brunswick and Gojac could drive to the basket, but he took a few too in 2005 to Raritan. many wild shots. Summit captured North 2, Group 2 the last two years en Summit showed the ability to move the ball well and route to falling to Haddonfield in the Group 2 final each move well without the ball on occasion. Still, there’s noth­ season. This is the Hilltoppers’ first year in Central Jersey, ing spectacular about this group, but in a game that was dis­ Group 2. jointed and lacked any flow, they prevented their opponent For basketball, Roselle Park moved up to Group 2 status from gaining any serious momentum. That was enough to in Central Jersey, from being in Group 1 last year. get the win. Other than the score, the 3-point shot totals were the NOTES: Senior forward Josh Sussman scored six and only statistics worth noting. Johnson started off hot, hitting junior guard Travis Marchell four. Tim Donnally added a pair of 3-pointers to give Summit the early lead, but three. Summit did well to bounce back from a 3-7 start and Roselle Park looked like it had plenty of life when Visar make the section with an 8-8 record at the cutoff date. Gojac grabbed a rebound and drove the length of the floor, Roselle Park was paced offensively by Caicedo’s 14- scoring on a nifty finger-roll layup. point effort. Marciano was next with 12 and Garcia with 11. Roselle Park’s elation was short-lived, however, Mike Mazza scored eight, Gocaj five, Igor Skaro three and because Gojac tried the layup a second time - only to have Dusan Ruzic one. The Panthers got out to an 11-1 start that Johnson take the ball off his fingers as he went up for the included a six-game winning streak. The final victory in the shot. The rejection seemed to turn the momentum solidly in streak was an impressive 52-46 win at non-conference Summit’s favor. Group 1 foe Dunellen. The Destroyers entered the Jan. 25 “I didn’t think it was over after that, but I thought we contest with an 11-1 record. had a pretty good chance of winning,” said Johnson, a sen­ • ior guard who averages a team-leading 17 points. CENTRAL JERSEY, GROUP 2 Roselle Park closed the gap to 24-21 at halftime, but the SEEDING: 1-Weequahic. 2-Somerville. 3-Manasquan. second half was largely controlled by Summit, which used 4-Rahway. 5-Roselle Park. 6-Hillside. 7-Shore Regional. 8- a zone defense to prevent Roselle Park from getting any Somerset Vo-Tech. 9-Raritan. 10-Governor Livingston. 11- decent shots. Johnson. 12-Summit. Defending champion: Raritan. The lead ballooned to 14 points before sloppy ball-han­ First Round: Monday, Feb. 27 dling by Summit and a few 3-point field goals by Roselle Raritan 70, Somerset Vo-Tech 44 Park narrowed the gap to the final score. Summit 58, Roselle Park 54 Still, the 3-point shots Summit made set the tempo for Hillside 64, Johnson 40 the game. The Hilltoppers were seldom in any danger Shore Regional 54, Governor Livingston 36 throughout the contest. Quarterfinals: Wednesday, March 1 “The 3-point shots gave us momentum for the second 12-Summit at 4-Rahway half and motivated us to play defense,” said Kehoe, a soph­ 9-Raritan at 1-Weequahic Photo by Sean Havey omore guard. 6- Hillside at 3-Manasquan Roselle standout senior forward Taiwo Oyelola (No. 00) paced the Rams with eight The real question was why Summit continued to drive to 7- Shore Regional at 2-Somerville points against Cranford. Roselle sought to get past visiting Manasquan yesterday to the basket in the last few minutes, when maintaining pos­ Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment advance to tomorrow’s Central Jersey, Group 2 semifinals. session of the ball would have preserved the Hilltoppers’ at [email protected]. WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 — PAGE 13 Brearley’s first D10 title includes 2 initial winners By Jeff Cummins The Bears now add their first District 10 championship Staff Writer to a season of first-time awards, including the Mountain MILLBURN - In the end, the cheers seemed rather sub­ Valley Conference-Valley Division championship, the dued. It’s not that the Brearley wrestling team and its sup­ Union County Tournament title and the Central Jersey, porters didn’t appreciate the Bears’ first District 10 cham­ Group 1 crown. pionship. The next challenge is Region 3 at Union, which com­ Mostly, it’s that Brearley accomplished what it expected menced Tuesday, continues tomorrow and concludes Satur­ to last Saturday. There was nothing surprising about the day. Second- and third-place finishers from the district Bears’ victory. tournaments wrestled Tuesday, with the quarterfinals Perhaps the best measure of the Bears’ success is that scheduled for tomorrow and the semifinals and finals for their fans had virtually no time to visit the snack bar in the Saturday. front of Millburn High School. Brearley placed eight Luciani was cautiously optimistic about his team’s wrestlers in the finals, meaning that the Bears had a chances for individual success in Region 3. It was not out wrestler in more than every other match. of a lack of confidence, just out of respect for the fact that By the end of the day, the Bears had champions in fresh­ every wrestler there will have finished among the top three man Kenny Knapp at 103 and sophomore Jesse Boyden at wrestlers of their district. 215. They captured their first district crowns. Still, Knapp and Boyden will be joined at the region by The bottom line is that this has been the Bears’ best Dan Conroy at 112, Joe Lospinoso at 119, Sean Kane at wrestling season ever. 125, Joe Mraz at 130, Matt Loffa at 135, Anthony Evans at “This is a great bunch of kids,” Brearley head coach 152, Hany Elshiekh at 160, Travis Dilts at 171 and Conor Brian Luciani said, listening as his team was named the dis­ Shannon at 189. Brearley will more than have its share of trict champion. “They’re fun, they’re enjoyable, they make competitive wrestlers. you laugh. It’s a great mix, it really is. We’re very fortunate. Lospinoso, Kane, Evans, Elshiekh, Dilts and Shannon They’ve been together so long that they just mesh very placed second, while Conroy, Mraz and Loffa each finished well.” third. The finals started at 103, with Knapp avoiding an upset Eleven of 14 wrestlers making it out of District 10 and by catching Seton Hall Prep’s Chris Puorro in a mistake, into Region 3. Not bad. which resulted in a pin in 5:30. Knapp was in trouble at “Obviously, Knapp should do well,” Luciani said. “I times, partially due to the fact that his eye was getting puffy would have to qualify Knapp as a top three kid. File photo because of contact by Puorro. “For Lospinoso, the 119 division is stacked. I personal­ Brearley sophomore Jesse Boyden, top, is out to capture his first Region 3 crown. Boy- “It (the lump on Knapp’s eye) was getting bigger and ly think he’s a top three kid. You’ve got to be able to wres­ den won his second UCT title and first District 10 championship and is the favorite to win bigger, so by the third period I thought, ‘Let’s see what’s tle through a multitude of talented guys from districts 9, 10, the 215-pound weight class this weekend at Union. Boyden was fourth at 215 in Region going on,’” Luciani said. “After that, he knew what he had 11 and 12. 3 last year, just missing a trip to the NJSIAA Tournament at Atlantic City. to do. Puorro is excellent with the legs and he locked up “Boyden would be the third one at 215. He’s really hit­ that cradle with the legs, but Kenny was smart enough and ting on all cylinders now, wrestling-wise. He’s doing things District 10 Wrestling District 11 Wrestling District 12 Wrestling didn’t get nervous about trying to get out of it too quick. now that he hasn’t done. He’s pinning guys and using dif­ “He worked it out well. Puorro got a little high and ferent combinations that I think will really help him out Brearley wins at Millburn Rahway wins at Westfield South Plainfield wins home Kenny was fortunate enough to grab the head and come when he gets to the region.” Brearley captured District 10 for Rahway repeated as champion, Four-time district champs now down for the pin. Puorro’s a good leg wrestler and kids who Boyden finished fourth at 215 last year, just missing out the first time with 209.5 points, while again finishing ahead of Scotch Plains, include South Plainfield’s Jimmy wrestle legs have a great equalizer.” on a trip to Atlantic City for the NJSIAA Tournament. arch rival Roselle Park was second at this time by a 210.5-199.5 count. Conroy and Ed McCray and Alex Boyden, second at 215 as a freshman last year, followed “I think he’s on a whole different level,” Luciani said. 169.5. Rahway outscored Scotch Plains Caruso of Watchung Hills. with a remarkably easy 1:46 pin of Irvington’s Maxwell NOTES: Brearley finished with 209.5 points, while Brearley scored 91 points in 2005, 252-177.5 last year to win the crown McCray won District 11 in 2003 Philador at 215 pounds. Roselle Park was second with 168.5. Brearley scored 91 finishing fifth and 91 points in 2004, for the first time since 2001. Scotch and 2004 while at Rahway and then Philador was third at 189 two years ago and third at 215 points and was fifth last year and also scored 91 points in finishing seventh. The Bears did not Plains won in 2002, 2003 and 2004. captured District 12 in 2005 and 2006 last year. 2004. have a champion either year. Rahway and Scotch Plains each while at South Plainfield. “I went in looking for the pin,” Boyden said. “I didn’t Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Brearley had two this time in fresh­ had four champions. Winning for Rah­ Gov. Livingston’s Matt Fullowan, think I’d get it as quickly as I did.” at [email protected]. man Kenny Knapp at 103 and sopho­ way were Juan Herrera, Ryan Wilson, the fifth seed at 152, upset second- more Jessey Boyden at 215. Darrion Caldwell and Andre Neblett. seeded Mike Dessino of Middlesex by Columbia had the most champions Winning for Scotch Plains were Sal a 3-1 score to finish third and advance Redemption for Union champ Gomes with four: Andrew Mittleman at 130, Gano, Pat Mineo, Nick Giannacci and to Region 3, which commenced at Doug Lines at 145, Bryan McLaren at Keith Baker. Caldwell earned his sec­ Union Tuesday night, continues By Jeff Cummins “We have a lot of new guys this year,” Gomes said. “We 160 and Bradley McLaren at heavy­ ond straight Outstanding Wrestler tomorrow and concludes Saturday. Staff Writer lost a lot of seniors last year, but we should be stronger next weight. honor after winning a fourth won at South Plainfield, the state Group 3 MILLBURN - Bryan Gomes got his redemption this year.” Ross Soares won his second title the Union County Tournament. Like champion, was in 11 of the 14 finals, year and the wait just made it sweeter. Adding to the Farmers’ sense of confidence about next for Roselle Park, this time at 135. He the UCT, he is a four-time champion winning eight and advancing all 14 to One year after losing the final at 125 pounds, Gomes season is the fact that Gomes will be a senior next year, came back to win the same District 10 weight class, scor­ entering the season with the experience of having wrestled won at 125 last year. here, still unscored upon this season. Region 3. Mike Montgomery won his first Wilson, a junior, won his third dis­ South Plainfield also extended the ing a 6-3 decision over Sean Kane of Brearley in last Sat­ in two consecutive district finals. title for the Panthers, capturing 140. trict crown and next year will attempt state’s longest current streak with its urday’s championship bout. Loessel, a senior, didn’t win the championship at 140, Roselle Park sophomore Craig to do what Caldwell did this year, win 22nd straight title. This time, Gomes took control from the beginning. He but he was within striking distance the entire title bout Montgomery finished second at 112 a fourth UCT title and fourth District Johnson had a champion in Eric scored several takedowns and, though his margin was against Roselle Park’s Mike Montgomery. One critical after finishing second at 103 last year. 11 crown. Chris Ridente and Pat Kaminsky at heavyweight, while Cru­ small, it was definite. takedown either way could have made the difference. “After finishing second last year, it feels great,” Gomes Loessel, who fell to Montgomery 7-6, took an 18-10 Union junior Bryan Gomes won Hogan won for Cranford, Ridente at sader junior Anthony Priore was sec­ his first title, capturing 125. He was 135 and Hogan at 171. Hogan won at ond again, this time at 119. Another said. “This is what I was working for all year.” record in Tuesday’s opening Region 3 competition at second at 125 last year. 160 last year after losing the 152 final Johnson grappler, Matthew Rusin, Gomes came in as the top seed, improving his record to Union. Tom Eidel became Seton Hall two years ago. Rahman Furquan won advanced by finishing third at 130. 24-4 with the win. He was the favorite to win this weight Union also received strong performances from other Prep’s first four-time champion when at 112 for Elizabeth. He was second at Priore finished fourth at 103 in last class, but that doesn’t convey what he went through to get wrestlers, as well. At 112, Calvin LeMatty finished the sea­ he repeated at 119. He also earned his 112 last year. Caldwell won Region 3 year’s Region 3 competition. the title. son 19-9 after earning a 7-6 decision over Terrance Bender Gomes had spent an entire year lamenting his 12-3 loss of Barringer before falling to eventual champion Ricky second straight Outstanding Wrestler twice, which started Tuesday, contin­ TEAMS: 1-South Plainfield 265. honor. ues tomorrow and concludes Saturday. 2-Watchung Hills 187. 3-New Provi­ to Ross Soares of Roselle Park in last year’s district final. Chandler of Millburn by pin in 5:39. Brearley advanced 11 of 14 TEAMS: 1-Rahway 210.5. 2- dence 107.5. 4-Johnson 75. 5-Middle- The feeling of seeing someone else’s hand raised after the At 119, John Simpson won a 10-7 decision over Mike wrestlers to Region 3 at Union, which Scotch Plains 199.5. 3-Cranford 136. sex 52. 6-Gov. Livingston 41. 7-Colo- championship bout motivated him through practices, tour­ Simpson of Irvington before falling to eventual champion commenced Tuesday night, continues 4-Westfield 121. 5-Elizabeth 115. 6- nia 34. 8-North Plainfield and Plain­ naments and a long season. He won a 3-1 decision against Tom Eidel of Seton Hall Prep by pin in 2:38. tomorrow and concludes Saturday. Shabazz 23. 7-Newark Central and field 29. Tommy Degnan of Roselle Park in the semifinals and final­ At 160, Josh Nazario pinned Tokundo Oseni of Irving­ ly took the title with his win over Kane. ton in 1:01 before getting pinned by Eric Bergman of Seton The Bears had two champs, six fin­ Linden 6. FINALS ish second and three place third. FINALS 103: Patrick Hunter, South Plain., Gomes and teammate Tim Loessel offered their own Hall Prep in 1:30. Brearley’s Brian Luciani was 103: Juan Herrera, Rahway, dec. dec. Mike Sarfati, North P, 13-3. version of “Back to the Future” for Union wrestling. The It wasn’t a typical season for the Farmers, but it’s not named Coach of the Year. Angelo Matias, Elizabeth, 8-6 OT. 112: Matt Nobbs, NP, dec. Robert Farmers had long enjoyed a strong wrestling program, but likely Union will have another season like this next year. TEAMS: 1-Brearley 209.5. 2- 112: Rahman Furquan, Elizabeth, Gentile, South Plainfield, 1-0. this had been a tough season, something that wasn’t lost on Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Roselle Park 169.5. 3-Millburn 135. 4- dec. Mike Ferrara, Scotch Plains, 8-4. 119: Billy Ashnault, SP, dec. Gomes as he relished his district championship. at [email protected]. Columbia 102.5. 5-Seton Hall Prep 119: Sal Gano, S. Plains, pinned Anthony Priore, Johnson, 6-4. 99.5. 6-Chatham 82.5. 7-Umon 62. 8- Jimmy Provence, Cranford, :43. 125: Jimmy Conroy, SP, pinned Roselle Park’s Soares wins second crown Irvington 50. 9-Barringer 14. 125: Colin McKay, Westfield, dec. Michael Williams, Plainfield, 4:55. FINALS Trevor Cannon, Scotch Plains, 20-8. 130: Mike Boccellari, New Provi­ By Jeff Cummins but on the other hand, he won’t have the pressure of being 103: Kenny Knapp, Brearley, 130: Ryan Wilson, Rahway, dec. dence, dec. Bryan Hunt, SP, 1-0. Staff Writer the favorite, something that just might work to his benefit. pinned Chris Puorro, SHP, 5:30. Ricky Olsson, Scotch Plains, 9-1. 135: Tyler Riccio, Watchung Hills, MILLBURN - Winning doesn’t get old for Ross Soares. Then there’s the issue of how pressure can affect the 112: Ricky Chandler, Millburn, 135: Chris Ridente, Cranford, dec. pinned Rob Coughlin, GL, 1:47. It’s just different the second time around. performance of a team. Soares pointed out that Roselle dec. Craig Montgomery, RP, 11-3. Oscar Zuniga, Rahway, 9-3. 140: Nick Dorey, South Plainfield, The 135-pound wrestler from Roselle Park won his first Park’s success puts tremendous expectations on the team, 119: Tom Eidel, SHP, dec. Joe 140: Pat Mineo, Scotch Plains, dec. dec. Chris Jessen, WH, 2-0. District 10 championship last year at 125. Last Saturday, he which can put too much pressure on the wrestlers. Every Lospinoso, Brearley, 6-2. Erick Ogada, Elizabeth, 13-4. 145: Eddie McCray, SP, dec. Shane captured his second title, using a takedown of Seton Hall indication is that the wrestlers on this team are more inter­ 125: Bryan Gomes, Union, dec. 145: Carlos Nicasio, Rahway, Riccio, Watchung Hills, 13-1. Prep’s Dan Coppola to score a 9-7 overtime win, giving ested in wrestling than in the team’s history. Sean Kane, Brearley, 6-3. pinned Andrew Shaffer, West., 3:12. 152: Sam Martin, South Plainfield, him his team’s first of two titles. Sure, they’re probably familiar with the team’s success 130: Andrew Mittleman, Col., dec. 152: Darrion Caldwell, Rahway, dec. Johnny Granados, NP, 13-2. Brearley won the team standings for the first time with in District 10 through the years, but they certainly don’t Jorge Branco, RP, 3-2, 4 OT. pinned Dave DeNichilo, SP, 1:16. 160: Alex Caruso, Watchung Hills, 209.5 points, while Roselle Park was second with 169.5. look like they’re obsessed with it. The Panthers had four 135: Ross Soares, RP, dec. Dan 160: Mark Boyd, Westfield, pinned dec. Mark Wagner, SP, 19-6. Last year Soares wasn’t expected to win, but he came wrestlers in the finals, with each giving a solid effort. Coppola, SHP, 9-7 OT. Jeffrey Norville, Elizabeth, 5:16. 171: Brendan Ard, Watchung Hills, away with a 12-3 major decision over Bryan Gomes of Mike Montgomery gave Roselle Park its second title, 140: Mike Montgomery, RP, dec. 171: Pat Hogan, Cranford, pinned dec. Steve Wolff, Colonia, 14-6. Union for the 125 title. This year, his mindset was different with a 7-6 decision over Tim Loessel of Union. Tim Loessel, Union, 7-6. Shedrick Goodridge, Rahway, 5:05. 189: Kevin Crilley, SP, dec. Joe entering the tournament. Jorge Branco lost arguably the best bout of the entire 145: Doug Lines, Columbia, dec. 189: Nick Giannacci, Scotch Bozzomo, Middlesex, 3-2. “Last year was my first title, but this year I think I kind tournament, dropping a 3-2 four-overtime decision to Dan Smith, Chatham, 11-7. Plains, dec. Rich Tabor, Eliz., 2-1 OT. 215: Preston Johnson, SP, pinned of had it in my mind it was a given that I’d win the district,” Columbia’s Andrew Mittleman that was decided by a ride­ 152: Seth Podhoretz, Millburn, 215: Keith Baker, Scotch Plains, Stas Zhilinsky, Colonia, 5:40. Soares said. “Now, I have to reassess my expectations.” out. pinned Anthony Evans, Brearley, 1:45. dec. Steve Cruikshank, Westfield, 7-2. HWT: Eric Kaminsky, Johnson, Indeed. Now that Soares has won another District 10 Craig Montgomery advanced to the 112 final, but 160: Bryan McLaren, Columbia, HWT: Andre Neblett, Rahway, dec. Clint Hnath, WH, 3-2 OT. crown, he moves on to the challenge of Region 3 at Union, dropped an 11-3 major decision to Ricky Chandler of Mill- dec. Hany Elshiekh, Brearley, 8-7. pinned Hafis Williams, Eliz., 2:57. • which commenced Tuesday, continues tomorrow and con­ burn. 171: Jimmy Warburton, Chatham, • THIRD-PLACE QUALIFIERS cludes Saturday. Sure, the caliber of wrestler he’ll face will Finishing third for the Panthers were Brian Skiff at 119, pinned Travis Dilts, Brearley, 2:32. THIRD-PLACE QUALIFIERS 103: Chris Valerio, Watchung Hills be different, but he’s not likely to be the favorite this time Mark Mross at 145, Jimmy Sinatra at 189 and Anthony 189: Tim Lutke, Chatham, dec. 103: Jesse Hynes, Cranford 112: Tommy Ross, Watchung Hills - or at least not as likely to be the favorite - which means Weiland at 215. Conor Shannon, Brearley, 11-3. 112: John Barnes, Westfield 119: Ryan Stuart, Watchung Hills two things. Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment 215: Jesse Boyden, Brearley, 119: Sam Reichbach, Westfield 125: Anthony DeTorres, W. Hills On one hand, he will have tougher opponents to face, at [email protected]. pinned Maxwell Philador, Irv., 1:46. 125: Jon Santoni, Rahway 130: Matthew Rusin, Johnson HWT: Bradley McLaren, Col., 130: Matt Kamel, Westfield 135: Salvatore Oreliana, Plainfield pinned Thomas Weaver, Irv., 4:53. 135: Rob Desiato, Scotch Plains 140: Kevin Fedison, New Prov. Brearley frosh Knapp handles pressure • 140: Joel Acevedo, Rahway 145: Larry Peotter, New Prov. By Jeff Cummins “There’s something wrong with my thumb right now THIRD-PLACE QUALIFIERS 145: Jeb Dennis, Cranford 152: Matt Fullowan, Gov. Liv. Staff Writer and he head-butted me, so my eye swelled up and I really 103: Greg Pollock, Millburn 152: Chris Cook, Cranford 160: Christopher Golias, Johnson MILLBURN - Some day an employer might ask Kenny couldn’t do a lot on my feet,” said Knapp, explaining his 112: Dan Conroy, Brearley 160: Joe Bachi, Scotch Plains 171: Jon Conroy, South Plainfield Knapp of Brearley to describe a time when he successfully predicament. He also might have mentioned that Puorro 119: Brian Skiff, Roselle Park 171: Lee Isom, Shabazz 189: John Recenello, W. Hills resolved a pressure-packed situation. It might be good if he seemed to have considerable momentum. Knapp eventual­ 125: Alex Pelham-Webb, Millburn 189: Ron Lopez, Rahway 215: Trevor Martin, New Prov. remembers how he won last Saturday’s 103-pound champi­ ly found his opportunity. It just took a while. 130: Joe Mraz, Brearley 215: Dave Veca, Cranford HWT: Bill Daly, South Plainfield onship at the District 10 Tournament. “When I grabbed his head, he started to panic, so I knew 135: Matt Loffa, Brearley HWT: Joe Foote, Scotch Plains. • If any wrestler is built to give Knapp a difficult time, it’s he was done right there,” Knapp said. “I beat him before, so 140: Jerry Carless, Columbia • OW: Alex Caruso, 160, W. Hills Chris Puorro of Seton Hall Prep, who he tangled with in the I was expecting to beat him again. I wasn’t really sur­ 145: Mark Mross, Roselle Park OW: Darrion Caldwell, 152, Rahway. Coach Year: Kevin McCann, S. Plain. final. Puorro demonstrated his prowess as a leg wrestler, prised.” 152: Andrew Goulian, SHP using his legs to lock up Knapp for much of the bout. Puorro began to ride Knapp just a little too high, and 160: Eric Bergman, SHP Union’s Laraway captures prep national title The two wrestlers began the third period in a scoreless Knapp’s patience and cool paid off, as he grabbed Puorro’s 171: Jordan Less, Millburn Union resident Bobby Laraway of St. Benedict’s Prep captured the 171- tie. Given the choice of wrestling from the top, or offensive head and slowly rolled Puorro onto his right shoulder blade. 189: Jimmy Sinatra, Roselle Park pound title at last Saturday’s prep national tournament in Bethlehem, Pa. position, or from the bottom, or defensive position, Knapp Brearley head coach Brian Luciani concurred with 215: Anthony Weiland, R. Park Laraway defeated Rob Neill of Pingry of Martinsville 8-3 in the final. chose the bottom, which seemed to be a mistake for a Knapp’s assessment, complimenting his decision to HWT: Chris Brower, SHP Minga Batsukh of St. Benedict’s finished second at 130, while teammates while. “I only needed one point,” said Knapp, explaining patiently work through Puorro’s leg control, carefully • Mogi Baatar at 119 and Jon Cullar at 215 were fourth. Bagna Toovuaj was sixth his decision. avoiding the cradle in the process. OW: Tom Eidel, 119, SHP. at 160. Blair, ranked No. 1 in the country, captured the team title for the 25th Some wrestlers would have panicked. Knapp just kept Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Coach Year: Brian Luciani, Brearley. consecutive year. The tournament included 550 wrestlers from 121 schools. his composure and waited for the right opportunity. at [email protected]. PAGE 14 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Local students excel at County makes visits, Benedictine Academy offering senior support When Michelle Cartagena of Goyma also tutors peers in need of The Union County Department of • Today, from 10 to 12 noon at the Union and Andrea Goyma of Eliza­ extra help. Goyma’s extracurricular Human Services, Division on Aging, Union Township Senior Center, 968 beth started their high school journey activities include playing the violin will bring its Outreach Services Pro­ Bonnel Court, Union. at Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth when time permits. She is a parish­ gram for senior adults to Union, Eliz­ • Friday, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. three years ago, they never anticipated ioner at Holy Spirit Church in Union. abeth, Linden, Westfield, Roselle and at the YM-YWHA, 501 Green Lane, the degree to which they would excel. Both girls, along with faculty and New Providence during the month of Union. The young women, who both have administration, are student members March. • Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to noon strong ties to their Filipino heritage, of a special planning team that is help­ Division on Aging staff will assist at the Senior Center, 15 East 4th have become best friends while ing to guide the school through its re­ seniors with information and help in Street, New Providence. enrolled at the all-female, Catholic, accreditation process with the Middle applying for a variety of government • March 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 college-prep high school. Members of States Association of Colleges and assistance programs, including gas a.m. at the Farley Towers, 33 Cherry the junior class, they are both highly Schools. and electric support, pharmaceutical St., Elizabeth. regarded by the school’s administra­ Confidence tops each girl’s assess­ assistance and home energy assis­ • March 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at tors, having demonstrated great profi­ ment of how they have grown during tance. the Ann Ferguson Towers, 1601 Dill ciency in academics coupled with a their years at Benedictine Academy. There will also be screening for Ave., Linden. sense of humility and appreciation for “I was really shy in eighth grade,” Supplemental Security Income eligi­ • March 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 the academy. Cartagena said, “but I’m pretty out­ bility, and information about the a.m. at the Kennedy Arms, 70 West­ Cartagena and Goyma are at the spoken now.” Friends at BA encour­ Senior Health Insurance Program. field Ave., Elizabeth. top of their class academically and aged her to run for class president. She “The Union County Freeholders • March 22, from 10:30 a.m. to both are very active at their school. followed their advice and won. She encourage elderly, isolated individuals noon at the Westfield Neighborhood They both recognize that they have also “joined a lot of clubs” at BA help­ from throughout the county who meet Council, 127 Cacciola Place, West­ grown personally in a substantial way ing her to “become more a part of eligibility requirements to apply for field. in a short amount of time. school activity.” vital services through our outreach • March 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 Cartagena currently maintains a “I love it,” Cartagena said, “the program,” said Freeholder Chester a.m. at the Pinewood Hall, 250 West 99.26 grade point average. She has atmosphere, and the fact that we are a Holmes, liaison to the Union County Second Ave., Roselle. served as president of the Benedictine close family and everyone knows one Advisory Council on Aging. “These • March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Academy Class of 2007 for the past another.” services can supplement the basic at the Cranford Community Center, two years. Cartagena enjoys activities “I look forward to going to school needs of the isolated elderly and sus­ 220 Walnut St., Cranford, in conjunc­ as a member of the French Club, and each day to enjoy teachers, classes and tain or improve their lives.” tion with the “My Medicare Matters” is on the leadership team of the activities,” she added. Her older sister, “Our staff will conduct private organization for enrollment in the school’s Amnesty International Club. Rachel, graduated as class valedictori­ Andrea Goyma of Elizabeth and Michelle Cartagena of interviews on request,” Holmes added. Medicare Part “D” prescription plan. She is a school “ambassador,” wel­ an from Benedictine Academy in Union, juniors at Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, excel Bilingual staff members will be For more information on the Out­ coming guests to BA and representing 2002. She is currently in her final year at the all-female Catholic college prep high school in Eliz­ available to assist the senior citizens at reach Services Program and other pro­ the academy on visits to other schools. as a communications major at Mont­ abeth. all locations. grams offered by the Union County She is also stage manager for BA’s clair State University. them and use them to your advan­ long learners with listening hearts and The Outreach Services Program Division on Aging, call the division’s Theatre Guild, as well as a member of Goyma feels that in addition to tage.” loving spirits committed to justice and will visit the following locations: toll-free number, 888-280-8226. the Library Circle. She also lends a acquiring confidence while enrolled at Both girls “represent what a BA integrity. hand to fellow students who need the academy, she has learned how to student should be about,” Benedictine Graduating seniors at Benedictine tutoring. Cartagena participates in voice her opinions “in a respectful Academy Associate Principal Kenneth Academy have achieved 100 percent youth ministry as a member of St. way.” Jennings, noted. “They are dedicated college acceptance for the last 10 Lifeguard course offered Michael’s Parish in Union, and “People (at BA) want to hear what to their studies, work diligently, par­ years. The Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross in collaboration with the belongs to the parish’s Catholic Youth you have to say,” Goyma said. “I’m ticipate in class and serve as models The academy was named a JCC of Central along with Fanwood YMCA is offering a Lifeguard Training Organization as well. Her future inter­ comfortable voicing my opinions in for student behavior,” he said. They “National Service Learning Leader” Course. ests lie in the area of business man­ class and have become more outspo­ “represent the BA spirit. They try to school in 2001, a distinction given to Individuals 15 and older can register for the course. The course teaches indi­ agement. She plans to attend college, ken,” she said. go the extra distance to help others.” high schools that serve as models of viduals the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emer­ however, she is not yet certain of She has also developed a sense of Benedictine Academy was founded excellence for exemplary integration gencies and provides them with a Lifeguard Certificate upon successful com­ which area of study she will pursue. appreciation for people of other back­ by the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth of service-learning into the curriculum pletion. Just as focused is Goyma, who has grounds and faiths. The academy has a in 1915 to serve young women in the and life of the school. B.A.’s focus on It also includes certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First a 98.36 grade point average. Goyma’s multicultural student population surrounding communities. teaching students to acknowledge the Aid. The course will be held at JCC of Central/Fanwood YMCA on Martine interests lie in the areas of pharmacy, which has taught her to be “open to The mission of the Academy is to needs of others and showing them Avenue in Scotch Plains. accounting and business. She also is a different kinds of people.” educate young women to be responsi­ how to meet those needs brought this There is a great need for lifeguards in different pools this summer and BA ambassador as well as a member Goyma believes the teachers at the ble leaders. Focusing on academic important recognition. Students throughout the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to be trained as a lifeguard. of the school’s French Club, Library school are “great, and fun, too.” growth and character formation in the attending Benedictine Academy reside The next session will run from April 3 through April 26. Another session will Circle, Theatre Guild and Students “All the opportunities are there,” Benedictine tradition, the academy in Union, Essex, Middlesex and Som­ run from May 11 through May 25. Against Destructive Decisions. she pointed out. “You have to take challenges students to become life­ erset counties. Please call 908-756-6414 ext. 10 to register or for more information.

Rainbows founder visits Gulf Coast Green and gold Suzy Yehl Marta, founder and president of Rainbows, met with the group’s New Jersey Advisory Board to speak about her ongoing work in the gulf coast region providing Rainbows’ Silver Linings Community Crisis Response Pro­ gram to struggling communities. Following her trip to Summit, Marta met with the Louisiana School Coun­ selors Association, the Mississippi Counseling Association and representatives from Tulane University. During one of her presentations, she was met with a standing ovation for her part in Rainbows continuing efforts to assist the chil­ dren who have suffered so many losses. More than a quarter of a million chil­ dren are still affected by the storms. While Rainbows grief support programs help families cope with personal loss issues, including death, divorce and abandonment, Silver Linings was cre­ ated for children and teens affected by large-scale crises, such as natural disas­ ters and incidents of school violence. Like the Rainbows grief support programs, Silver Linings is based on the children providing peer support to each other. Meeting in small or large groups led by school counselors, teacher or youth leaders, the children discuss topics ranging from anger and guilt to forgiveness. Ultimately the children have an opportunity to work through their grief and heal their broken hearts. Locally, the Rainbows grief support program is offered free of charge at Saint Michael’s Church in Cranford, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish in Elizabeth and in Westfield at Holy Trinity Parish. Children are accepted regardless of school enrollment, religious affiliation or town of residence. For more infor­ mation, visit www.rainbowsnj.org, or call 908-608-0888.

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She is a parish­ gram for senior adults to Union, Eliz­ • Friday, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. three years ago, they never anticipated ioner at Holy Spirit Church in Union. abeth, Linden, Westfield, Roselle and at the YM-YWHA, 501 Green Lane, the degree to which they would excel. Both girls, along with faculty and New Providence during the month of Union. The young women, who both have administration, are student members March. • Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to noon strong ties to their Filipino heritage, of a special planning team that is help­ Division on Aging staff will assist at the Senior Center, 15 East 4th have become best friends while ing to guide the school through its re­ seniors with information and help in Street, New Providence. enrolled at the all-female, Catholic, accreditation process with the Middle applying for a variety of government • March 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 college-prep high school. Members of States Association of Colleges and assistance programs, including gas a.m. at the Farley Towers, 33 Cherry the junior class, they are both highly Schools. and electric support, pharmaceutical St., Elizabeth. regarded by the school’s administra­ Confidence tops each girl’s assess­ assistance and home energy assis­ • March 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at tors, having demonstrated great profi­ ment of how they have grown during tance. the Ann Ferguson Towers, 1601 Dill ciency in academics coupled with a their years at Benedictine Academy. There will also be screening for Ave., Linden. sense of humility and appreciation for “I was really shy in eighth grade,” Supplemental Security Income eligi­ • March 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 the academy. Cartagena said, “but I’m pretty out­ bility, and information about the a.m. at the Kennedy Arms, 70 West­ Cartagena and Goyma are at the spoken now.” Friends at BA encour­ Senior Health Insurance Program. field Ave., Elizabeth. top of their class academically and aged her to run for class president. She “The Union County Freeholders • March 22, from 10:30 a.m. to both are very active at their school. followed their advice and won. She encourage elderly, isolated individuals noon at the Westfield Neighborhood They both recognize that they have also “joined a lot of clubs” at BA help­ from throughout the county who meet Council, 127 Cacciola Place, West­ grown personally in a substantial way ing her to “become more a part of eligibility requirements to apply for field. in a short amount of time. school activity.” vital services through our outreach • March 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 Cartagena currently maintains a “I love it,” Cartagena said, “the program,” said Freeholder Chester a.m. at the Pinewood Hall, 250 West 99.26 grade point average. She has atmosphere, and the fact that we are a Holmes, liaison to the Union County Second Ave., Roselle. served as president of the Benedictine close family and everyone knows one Advisory Council on Aging. “These • March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Academy Class of 2007 for the past another.” services can supplement the basic at the Cranford Community Center, two years. Cartagena enjoys activities “I look forward to going to school needs of the isolated elderly and sus­ 220 Walnut St., Cranford, in conjunc­ as a member of the French Club, and each day to enjoy teachers, classes and tain or improve their lives.” tion with the “My Medicare Matters” is on the leadership team of the activities,” she added. Her older sister, “Our staff will conduct private organization for enrollment in the school’s Amnesty International Club. Rachel, graduated as class valedictori­ Andrea Goyma of Elizabeth and Michelle Cartagena of interviews on request,” Holmes added. Medicare Part “D” prescription plan. She is a school “ambassador,” wel­ an from Benedictine Academy in Union, juniors at Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, excel Bilingual staff members will be For more information on the Out­ coming guests to BA and representing 2002. She is currently in her final year at the all-female Catholic college prep high school in Eliz­ available to assist the senior citizens at reach Services Program and other pro­ the academy on visits to other schools. as a communications major at Mont­ abeth. all locations. grams offered by the Union County She is also stage manager for BA’s clair State University. them and use them to your advan­ long learners with listening hearts and The Outreach Services Program Division on Aging, call the division’s Theatre Guild, as well as a member of Goyma feels that in addition to tage.” loving spirits committed to justice and will visit the following locations: toll-free number, 888-280-8226. the Library Circle. She also lends a acquiring confidence while enrolled at Both girls “represent what a BA integrity. hand to fellow students who need the academy, she has learned how to student should be about,” Benedictine Graduating seniors at Benedictine tutoring. Cartagena participates in voice her opinions “in a respectful Academy Associate Principal Kenneth Academy have achieved 100 percent youth ministry as a member of St. way.” Jennings, noted. “They are dedicated college acceptance for the last 10 Lifeguard course offered Michael’s Parish in Union, and “People (at BA) want to hear what to their studies, work diligently, par­ years. The Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross in collaboration with the belongs to the parish’s Catholic Youth you have to say,” Goyma said. “I’m ticipate in class and serve as models The academy was named a JCC of Central along with Fanwood YMCA is offering a Lifeguard Training Organization as well. Her future inter­ comfortable voicing my opinions in for student behavior,” he said. They “National Service Learning Leader” Course. ests lie in the area of business man­ class and have become more outspo­ “represent the BA spirit. They try to school in 2001, a distinction given to Individuals 15 and older can register for the course. The course teaches indi­ agement. She plans to attend college, ken,” she said. go the extra distance to help others.” high schools that serve as models of viduals the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emer­ however, she is not yet certain of She has also developed a sense of Benedictine Academy was founded excellence for exemplary integration gencies and provides them with a Lifeguard Certificate upon successful com­ which area of study she will pursue. appreciation for people of other back­ by the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth of service-learning into the curriculum pletion. Just as focused is Goyma, who has grounds and faiths. The academy has a in 1915 to serve young women in the and life of the school. B.A.’s focus on It also includes certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First a 98.36 grade point average. Goyma’s multicultural student population surrounding communities. teaching students to acknowledge the Aid. The course will be held at JCC of Central/Fanwood YMCA on Martine interests lie in the areas of pharmacy, which has taught her to be “open to The mission of the Academy is to needs of others and showing them Avenue in Scotch Plains. accounting and business. She also is a different kinds of people.” educate young women to be responsi­ how to meet those needs brought this There is a great need for lifeguards in different pools this summer and BA ambassador as well as a member Goyma believes the teachers at the ble leaders. Focusing on academic important recognition. Students throughout the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to be trained as a lifeguard. of the school’s French Club, Library school are “great, and fun, too.” growth and character formation in the attending Benedictine Academy reside The next session will run from April 3 through April 26. Another session will Circle, Theatre Guild and Students “All the opportunities are there,” Benedictine tradition, the academy in Union, Essex, Middlesex and Som­ run from May 11 through May 25. Against Destructive Decisions. she pointed out. “You have to take challenges students to become life­ erset counties. Please call 908-756-6414 ext. 10 to register or for more information.

Rainbows founder visits Gulf Coast Green and gold Suzy Yehl Marta, founder and president of Rainbows, met with the group’s New Jersey Advisory Board to speak about her ongoing work in the gulf coast region providing Rainbows’ Silver Linings Community Crisis Response Pro­ gram to struggling communities. Following her trip to Summit, Marta met with the Louisiana School Coun­ selors Association, the Mississippi Counseling Association and representatives from Tulane University. During one of her presentations, she was met with a standing ovation for her part in Rainbows continuing efforts to assist the chil­ dren who have suffered so many losses. More than a quarter of a million chil­ dren are still affected by the storms. While Rainbows grief support programs help families cope with personal loss issues, including death, divorce and abandonment, Silver Linings was cre­ ated for children and teens affected by large-scale crises, such as natural disas­ ters and incidents of school violence. Like the Rainbows grief support programs, Silver Linings is based on the children providing peer support to each other. Meeting in small or large groups led by school counselors, teacher or youth leaders, the children discuss topics ranging from anger and guilt to forgiveness. Ultimately the children have an opportunity to work through their grief and heal their broken hearts. Locally, the Rainbows grief support program is offered free of charge at Saint Michael’s Church in Cranford, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish in Elizabeth and in Westfield at Holy Trinity Parish. Children are accepted regardless of school enrollment, religious affiliation or town of residence. For more infor­ mation, visit www.rainbowsnj.org, or call 908-608-0888.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS POWERS KIRN, LLC NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED NOTICE nut Street); Section 6. To finance said purpose, 9 East Stow Road, Suite C (e) South Park Terrace (Elmwood Avenue bonds of said Township of an aggregate (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Marlton, NJ 08053 The Township Committee of the Town­ The Township Committee of the Town­ to Chestnut Street); principal amount not exceeding Da n IELA S. ORTMAN, her heirs, P.O. Box 1568 ship of Union, in the County of Union, has ship of Union has awarded a contract (f) Pennsylvania Avenue (Elmwood $3,420,000.00 are hereby authorized to devisees, and personal representa­ Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 awarded a contract without competitive without competitive bidding as a profes­ Avenue to Chestnut Street); be issued pursuant to said Local Bond tives, and her, their or any of their suc­ (856) 802-1000 bidding as a Professional Service pur­ sional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. (g) Trebing Place (Chestnut Street to Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a cessors in right, title and interest Attorneys for Plaintiff (2006-0168) suant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1 )(a). This 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the res­ Louisa Street); rate per annum as may be hereafter contract and the Resolution authorizing it olution authorizing it are available for (h) Balmoral Avenue near the intersection determined within the limitations pre­ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT are available for public inspection in the public inspection in the Office of the with Stuyvesant Avenue; scribed by law. All matters with respect REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, Superior Court of New Jersey Office of the Municipal Clerk. Municipal Clerk. (i) Morrison Avenue (Stuyvesant Avenue to said bonds not determined by this ordi­ GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ Chancery Division BY ORDER OF THE BY ORDER OF THE to Oakland Avenue); nance shall be determined by resolutions tiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 Union County TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE (j) Schneider Avenue (Morris Avenue to to be hereafter adopted. Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, Docket No. F-2868-06 Eileen Birch, Township Clerk Eileen Birch, Township Clerk Hawthorne Avenue); Section 7. To finance said purpose, New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ (k) Bashford Avenue (Morris Avenue to bond anticipation notes of said Township ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Dated: February 15, 2006 Dated: February 14, 2006 Burns Place) of an aggregate principal amount not AMENDED Complaint filed in a civil Jack Gold, Esquire and Anna L. Rizzuto (l) Whittier Place (Schneider Avenue to exceeding $3,420,000.00 are hereby action, in which FIRST HORIZON HOME and Maria J. Vella Awarded to: T & M Associates Awarded to: County of Union Creger Avenue) authorized to be issued pursuant to said LOAN CORPORATION is plaintiff, and (m) Browning Place (Schneider Avenue to Local Bond Law in anticipation of the RICARDO SOUSA, et al., are defendants, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and Services: Supplemental Services for Services: Meals on Wheels Program Creger Avenue); issuance of said bonds. In the event that pending in the Superior Court of New Jer­ required to serve upon the Attorneys for Reexamination Report (n) Burns Place (mid-block between bonds are issued pursuant to this ordi­ sey, Chancery Division, Union County, Plaintiff, Powers Kirn, LLC, 9 East Stow Master Plan - Township of Cost: $4,880.00 Creger Ave & Schneider Ave to end); nance, the aggregate amount of notes and bearing Docket F-19389-05 within Road, Suite C, Marlton, NJ 08053; P.O. Union (o) Hlawthorne Avenue (House #2659 to hereby authorized to be issued shall be thirty-five (35) days after 03/02/2006 Box 1568, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, an Duration: January 1, 2006 to Creger Avenue); reduced by an amount equal to the princi­ exclusive of such date, or if published Answer to the Complaint (and Amendment Time Period: 2/15/06 to 3/23/06 December 31, 2006 (p) Linn Avenue (Burnet Avenue to pal amount of the bonds so issued. If the after 03/02/2006, (35) days after the actu­ to Complaint, if any) filed in a Civil Action Schneider Avenue); aggregate amount of outstanding bonds al date of such publication, exclusive of in which Mortgage Electronic Registration Cost: $2,900.00 U139045 UNL March 2, 2006 ($12.09) (q) Moessner Avenue (Spruce Street to and notes issued pursuant to this ordi­ such date. If you fail to do so, judgment Systems, Inc. is plaintiff and Jack Gold, Morris Avenue); nance shall, at any time, exceed the sum by default may be rendered against you Esquire and Anna L. Rizzuto, Maria J. U139044 UNL March 2, 2006 ($13.02) PUBLIC NOTICE (r) Lillian Terrace (Colonial Avenue to first mentioned in this section, the mon­ for the relief demanded in the AMENDED Vella, et al., are Defendants, pending in Crawford Terrace); eys raised by the issuance of said bonds Complaint. You shall file your Answer and the Superior Court of New Jersey, within TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE TAKE NOTICE that on the 23rd day of (s) Homer Terrace (Colonial Avenue to shall, to not less than the amount of such proof of service in duplicate with the thirty-five (35) days after March 2, 2006, p u b l ic NOTICE February, 2006 , The Board of Adjustment Crawford Terrace); excess, be applied to the payment of such Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jer­ exclusive of such date. If you fail to do of the Borough of KENILWORTH, N.J., (t) Andress Terrace (Colonial Avenue to notes then outstanding. sey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN 971, so, judgment by default may be rendered The following ordinance published here­ after a public hearing GRANTED the David Avenue); Section 8. Each bond anticipation note Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together with against you for the relief demanded in the with has been passed by the Township application of Karen Lucadema, 251 N. (u) Golf Terrace (Crawford Terrace to issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be your check in the sum of $135.00 repre­ Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Council at a meeting held at the Municipal 21st Street for a variance to add 2nd story Kawameeh Middle School); dated on or about the date of its issuance senting the filing fee in accordance with Proof of Service in duplicate with the Building, Liberty and Hillside Avenues, on over garage and expand 2nd floor in back (v) David Avenue (Andress Terrace to Lil­ and shall be payable not more than one the rules of civil practice and procedure. Clerk of the Superior Court at the Richard Tuesday, February 21, 2006 and was of house and that determination of said lian Terrace); year from its date, shall bear interest at a This action has been instituted for the J. Hughes Justice Complex, CN 971, 6th approved by the Mayor on February 21, Board of Adjustment has been filed in the (w) Wallingford Terrace (Andress Terrace rate per annum as may be hereafter purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Floor, North Wing, Trenton, New Jersey 2006. office of said Board at the Municipal to Lillian Terrace) determined within the limitations pre­ dated 05/02/2005 made by Ricardo Sousa 08625, in accordance with the rules of R-06-003 Building, Borough of KENILWORTH, New (x) Gelb Avenue; and scribed by law and may be renewed from & Sandra DaSilva, h/w as mortgagors, to civil practice and procedure. A $135.00 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDI­ Jersey, and is available for inspection. (y) Durham Court (Wheaton Road to Colo­ time to time pursuant to and within the Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys­ filing fee payable to the Clerk of the NANCE #426-78 ENTITLED AN ORDI­ Karen J. Lucadema, Applicant nial Avenue) limitations prescribed by the Local Bond tems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Superior Court and a completed Case NANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOP­ U138774 UNL March 2, 2006 ($7.91) Section 2(a). All of the foregoing work Law. Each of said notes shall be signed Home Loan Corporation recorded on Information Statement must accompany TION OF RECLASSIFICATION AND COM­ shall be performed in accordance with the by the Chairman of the Township Commit­ 05/19/2005 in Book 11168 of Mortgages your answer or motion. PENSATION p l a n p r e p a r e d b y t h e design plans and specifications therefore, tee and shall be under the seal of said for Union County, Page 020, which Mort­ The action has been instituted for the NEW JERSEY CIVIL SERVICE COMMIS­ n o t ic e - b ic y c l e a u c t io n both of which are to be prepared by the Township and attested by the Township gage was assigned on to the plaintiff, purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated SION COVERING THE OFFICERS AND Township Engineer and both of which said Clerk. Said officers are hereby author­ FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORPO­ 02/15/2005, made by Filippo Rizzuto to e m p l o y e e s o f t h e t o w n s h ip o f TAKE NOTICE that the Roselle Park plans and specifications will be on file in ized to execute said notes and to issue RATION by Assignment Of Mortgage Mortgage Electronic Systems, Inc., as h il l s id e . Police Department shall sell at public the office of the Township Clerk and in the said notes in such form as they may adopt recorded on in Book of Assignments Of nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Peter D. Corvelli, Council President auction to be held on Saturday, March 11, office of the Township Engineer. in conformity with law. The power to Mortgages for Union County, Page; and and concerns real estate located at 232 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Section 2(b). All said work shall be per­ determine any matters with respect to (2) to recover possession of, and con­ Boston Avenue, Hillside, NJ. Approved: February 21, 2006 Police Department Headquarters, 110 formed under the supervision and direc­ said notes not determined by this ordi­ cerns premises commonly known as 1307 YOU, Jack Gold, Esquire and Anna L. Mayor Karen McCoy Oliver East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, tion and subject to the approval of the nance and also the power to sell said Bright Street, Hillside, NJ 07201. Rizzuto and Maria J. Vella are made a Attest: Janet Vlaisavljevic unclaimed bicycles now in its possession. Engineer of the Township of Union and notes is hereby delegated to the Chief If you are unable to obtain an attorney, defendant because you are a lien holder Township Clerk All sales will be for cash only, and items may be performed by contract or by Town­ Financial Officer who is hereby author­ you may communicate with the New Jer­ in the above matter and so have an inter­ U138649 UNL March 2, 2006 ($12.56) sold “as is”. If anyone can make an offi­ ship Forces with materials purchased by ized to sell said notes, either at one time sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ est in the property being foreclosed. cial claim to any of these bicycles, it must or furnished to the Township. or from time to time, in the manner pro­ 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer An individual who is unable to obtain an be done prior to the auction hours. Section 2(c). Authority is also hereby vided by law. Referral Service of the County of venue attorney may communicate with the New February 23, March 2, 2006 given to engage the services of the Town­ Section 9. It is hereby determined and by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot Jersey State Bar Association by calling NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED U138167 UNL ($14.88) ship Engineer to perform construction declared that the period of usefulness of afford an attorney, you may communicate toll free 800-792-8315 (within New Jer­ administration and inspection services in said purpose according to its reasonable with the Legal Services office of the sey) or 609-394-1101 (from out of state). The Township Committee of the Town­ connection with the Valley Street and Sur­ life is a period of twenty years computed County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. You may also communicate with a Lawyer ship of Union, in the County of Union, has NOTICE-USED COMPUTER AUCTION rounding Roads Improvement Contract. from the date of said bonds. DANIELA S. ORTMAN, her heirs, Referral Service, or if you cannot afford awarded a contract without competitive Section 2(d). Authority is also hereby Section 10. It is hereby determined and devisees, and personal representatives, to pay an attorney you may call the Legal bidding as a Professional Service pur­ TAKE NOTICE that the Roselle Park iven to appropriate an additional stated that the Supplemental Debt State­ and her, their or any of their successors Services Office. The phone numbers for suant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1 )(a). This Police Department shall sell at public 800,000.00 beyond the initial appropria­ ment required by said Local Bond Law in right, title and interest is made a party the county in which this action is pending contract and the Resolution authorizing it auction to be held on Saturday, March 11, tion of $2,800,000.00 authorized under has been duly made and filed in the office defendant to this foreclosure action by are: Legal Services (908) 354-4340, is available for public inspection in the 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ordinance No. 4868 to complete the of the Township Clerk of said Township, reason of a certain judgment entered in Lawyer Referral (908) 353-4/15. Office of the Municipal Clerk. Police Department Headquarters, 110 design, construction, and inspection serv­ and that such statement so filed shows the Office of the Clerk of the Superior DONALD F. PHELAN BY ORDER OF THE East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, ices of all roads or road segments so list­ that the gross debt of said Township, as Court of New Jersey bearing judgment Clerk of the Superior Court TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE used computers (without hard drives) in ed in Section 1(a) of this Ordinance. defined in Section 40A:2-43 of said Local number J-077255-2003 on 04/03/03, U138762 UNL March 2, 2006 ($33.95) Eileen Birch, Township Clerk its possession. All Sales will be for cash Section 3. The sum of $3,600,000.00 is Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance wherein you, DANIELA S. ORTMAN are only, and items sold “as is.” hereby appropriated to the payment of the by $3,420,000.00 and that the issuance of the judgment creditor and RICARDO M. Dated: February 15, 2006 February 23, March 2, 2006 cost of such improvements. The sum so the bonds and notes authorized by this SOUSA is the judgment debtor and for TAKE NOTICE that the New Jersey U138162 UNL ($12.09) appropriated shall be met from the pro­ ordinance will be within all debt limita­ any lien, claim or interest you may have Department of Environmental Protection Awarded to: T & M Associates ceeds of the New Jersey Department of tions prescribed by said Local Bond Law. in, to or against the mortgaged premises. (NJDEP) hereby gives notice of a pro­ TOWNSHIP OF UNION Transportation Local Aid Grant in the Section 11. Any funds received from the DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK posed Natural Resource Damage Settle­ Services: Contract Administration & amount of $200,000.00, and the bonds County of Union, the State of New Jersey SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ment Agreement (NRD/SA) concerning Inspection Lillian Terrace AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE authorized, and the down payment appro­ or any of their agencies, or any funds THIS IS AN ATTEMPT damage to natural resources at the cur­ & Surrounding Roadways NO 4868 AUTHORIZING THE DESIGN, priated by this ordinance. No part of the received from the United States of Ameri­ TO COLLECT A DEBT. rent Schering Corporation property locat­ CONSTRUCTION, AND INSPECTION cost of said purpose shall be assessed ca or any of its agencies in aid of such ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED ed on Morris Avenue in Union Township Time Period: 2/15/06 to 6/14/06 SERVICES FOR THE 2005 ROAD against property specially benefited. purpose shall be applied to the payment WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. and the former Schering Corporation IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND THE Section 4. It is hereby determined and of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond File XKZV 73609 property in the Municipality of Bloomfield Cost: $74,950.00 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND stated that (1) the making of such anticipation notes have been issued, to U138632 UNL March 2, 2006 ($40.46) on Orange Avenue (Sites). NJDEP shall INSPECTION SERVICES FOR VALLEY improvement (hereinafter referred to as the payment of the bond anticipation publish a summary of the terms of this U139042 UNL March 2, 2006 ($12.56) STREET AND SURROUNDING ROADWAY “purpose”) is not a current expense of notes, and the amount of bonds author­ settlement in the New Jersey Register IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF said Township, and (2) it is necessary to ized for such purpose shall be reduced and NJDEP’s website. UNION IN THE COUNTY OF UNION AND finance said purpose by the issuance of accordingly. NJDEP under the authority of the Spill TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF obligation of said Township pursuant to Section 12. The Capital Budget is here­ Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. THE COST IN THE AMOUNT OF the Local Bond Law of New Jersey, and by amended to conform with the provi­ 58:10-23.11 et seq. (Spill Act), including NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED $3,600,000.00 THEREOF BY THE (3) the estimated cost of said purpose is sions of this ordinance to the extent of as amended by P.L. 2005, c. 348, propos­ ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND BOND $3,600,000.00 and $180,000.00 of said any inconsistency therewith, and the res­ es to enter into this NRD/SA with Scher­ The Township Committee of the Town­ ANTICIPATION NOTES sum is to be provided by the down pay­ olutions promulgated by the Local TOWNSHIP OF UNION ing Corporation (the Settling Party). ship of Union, in the County of Union, has ment hereinafter appropriated to finance Finance Board showing full detail of the Under the proposed NRD/SA the Settling awarded a contract without competitive BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Com­ said purpose, and (4) the estimated max­ amended Capital Budget and Capital Pro­ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Party has agreed to settle its alleged lia­ bidding as a Professional Service pur­ mittee of the Township of Union in the imum amount of bonds or notes necessary gram, as approved by the Director of the ordinance set forth below was intro­ bility to the NJDEP for natural resource suant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1 )(a). This County of Union: to be issued for said purpose is Local Government Services, is on file with duced at a meeting of the Township Com­ injuries at the Sites paying the NJDEP contract and the Resolution authorizing it Section 1(a). Authority is hereby given $3,420,000.00, and (5) the cost of such the Township Clerk and is available for mittee of the Township of Union in the $66,8802.08 for the Union site and are available for public inspection in the for roadway improvements including, but purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes public inspection. County of Union, held on February 28, $536.04 for the former Bloomfield site. Office of the Municipal Clerk. not limited to, sewer cleaning/TV inspec­ the aggregate amount of $640,000.00 Section 13. This ordinance shall take 2006 and that said ordinance will be fur­ The NRD/SA does not address the Set­ BY ORDER OF THE tion; surveying; preparation of design which is estimated to be necessary to effect twenty days after the first publica­ ther considered for final passage at a tling Party’s obligations to conduct or TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE plans & specifications, construction activ­ finance the cost of such purpose, includ­ tion thereof after final passage. meeting of the Township Committee at the complete the remediation of all dis­ Eileen Birch, Township Clerk ities including base repair, intersection ing accounting, engineering and inspec­ U138788 UNL March 2, 2006 ($123.69) Municipal Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, charges at the Sites. improvements, curb, apron and sidewalk tion costs, legal expenses and other Union, New Jersey on March 14, 2006 at It is the intent of the NJDEP and the Set­ Dated: February 15, 2006 repair, ADA compliant accessible ramps, expenses, including interest on such obli­ To Place Your Classified Ad 7:30 o’clock P.M. tling Party that this NRD/SA constitutes resurfacing with bituminous concrete sur­ gations to the extent permitted by Section EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk an administratively approved settlement Awarded to: T & M Associates face course, and construction administra­ 40A:2-20 of the Local Bond Law. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER within the meaning of 42 U.S.A. § tion and inspection services and all such Section 5. It is hereby determined and 908-686-7850 505 ENTITLED “ TOWING” , IN THE 9613(1)2 of the Compensation and Liabil­ Services: Contract Administration and other work as may be required to proper­ stated that moneys exceeding TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION COUNTY, ity Act of 1984, as amended (CERCLA) 42 Inspection Caldwell Ave. & ly complete the following roads:, $180,000.00 appropriated for down pay­ NEW JERSEY. (This ordinane amends U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., for the purpose of Surrounding Roadways (a) Caldwell Avenue (Morris Avenue to ments on capital improvements or for the Search your the towing ordinance fees, license peri­ providing protection from contribution West Chestnut Street); capital improvement fund in budgets local classifieds od and requirements to tow within the actions or claims for matter addressed in Time Period: 2/15/06 to 6/14/06 (b) Headley Terrace (Caldwell Avenue to heretofore adopted for said Township are tow nship) this NRD/SA. South Park Terrace); now available to finance said purpose. on the Internet Copies of the proposed NRD/SA are avail­ Cost: $110,880.00 (c) Orchard Terrace (Caldwell Avenue to The sum of $180,000.00 is hereby appro­ BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Com­ able for inspection at the NJDEP’s Public South Park Terrace); priated from such moneys to the payment mittee of the Township of Union in the Information Center at 401 East State U139043 UNL March 2, 2006 ($12.56) (d) Dona Road (Orchard Terrace to Chest- of the cost of said purpose. www.ÊocaÊsource.com County of Union, as follows: Street, Trenton, NJ and via the internet at Section 1. Chapter 505-11, entitled “Stor­ www.ni.gov/dep/nrr/settlements which can age and garage facilities” shall be amend­ be accessed from the main branch of the ed as follows: Union County library. Section B shall read: Inside building Interested persons may submit written secured storage. Each licensee shall comments on the proposed NRD/SA to have an inside building secured storage John N. Sacco, Administrator, NJDEP, space sufficient to accommodate the Office of Natural Resource Restoration, capacity to store three vehicles for exclu­ 501 East State Street, PO Box 404, Tren­ sive use of the Police Department in con­ ton, NJ 08625-0404. All comments must nection with the vehicles being held as be submitted within 30 days of the date of evidence or under investigation. The bal­ publication of notice in the New Jersey ance of the paragraph shall remain the Register. same. March 2, 9, 16, 2006 Section D shall read: Outside secured U139146 UNL ($82.31) storage. Each licensee shall have an out­ side secured storage area to accommo­ date the capacity to store 150 vehicles at RESOLUTION 2006-56 any one time dedicated to the storage of TOWNSHIP MEETING February 14, 2006 vehicles towed from the Township of Union. The balance of the paragraph RESOLUTION shall remain the same. WHEREAS, the Township of Union Section F(2) shall read: Outside entered into an agreement with Tamke secured storage facility (one hundred fifty Tree Experts to provide tree trimming vehicle capacity) and inside building services to the Township of Union for a secured storage facility (three vehicle period of one year; and capacity) must be within 1 y miles, by WHEREAS, the term of the contract was radius, of the Township of Union Police January 1, 2005 through December 31, Department, located at 981 Caldwell 2005, and; Avenue Union, or located within the WHEREAS, the Township adopted Reso­ established boundaries of the Township of lution No. 206-52 exercising the exten­ Union. sion option of the contract for a period of Section J shall be deleted in its entirety. one year at an amount of $72,800.00; and Section 2. Chapter 505-4, entitled “Term WHEREAS, the dates of the extension of license.” shall be amended as follows: were incorrect and should be January 1, Licenses to tow shall be issued for three 2006 through December 31, 2006. calendar years commencing January 1, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 2007. Three calendar years shall be the Township Committee of the Township referred throughout this chapter as a of Union authorizes the extension of the license period. contract to Tamke Tree Experts, 706 Section 3. Chapter 505-5 section B, enti­ Martinsville Road, Liberty corner, NJ tled “Application for licenses; awarding of 07938 for the amended term of January 1, contracts” shall be amended as follows: 2006, through December 31, 2006; and Filing. Applications in duplicate shall be BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a filed between August 1 and August 15 copy of this Resolution be published with the Township Clerk together with the according to law within ten (10) days of application fee. its passage. Section 4. Chapter 505-8 sectio B enti­ I, EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk of the tled “Application and license” shall be Township of Union, in the County of amended as follows: Union, do hereby certify that the above is License fee: $1,950.00 per license peri­ a true copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2006­ od, due and payable upon the grant- ing 56, passed at a REGULAR TOWNSHIP of the license. For a temporary license COMMITTEE meeting of said Township, for a period less than 36 months, the fee held on the 14th day of February 2006. shall be prorated accordingly. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereun­ Section 5. This Ordinance shall become to set my hand and seal of the Township effective immediately after publication in of Union, the 14th day of February 2006. EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk Prescription drug coverage with a $0 plan premium. the maner provided by law. U138783 UNL March 2, 2006 ($39.99) U139046 UNL March 2, 2006 ($20.00)

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED No charge for the bagel. The Township Committee of the Town­ NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ship of Union has awarded a contract ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY without competitive bidding as a profes­ sional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Learn more about Medicare's new prescription drug coverage at one of our free breakfast seminars. The bond ordinance, the summary terms 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the res­ of which are included herein, was intro­ olution authorizing it are available for duced and passed upon first reading at a public inspection in the Office of the Zip. Zero. Nada. That’s exactly what you’ll pay for the food and coffee at one of our free breakfast seminars. meeting of the governing body of the Municipal Clerk. Township of Union, in the County of BY ORDER OF THE Union, State of New Jersey, on February TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE 28, 2006. It will be further considered for Eileen Birch, Township Clerk And as an Oxford Member, you’ll also pay nothing extra for Medicare’s new prescription drug plan, Part D, and final passage, after public hearing there­ on, at a meeting of the governing body to Dated: January 1, 2006 be held at the Township Municipal Build­ there’s no deductible. At our seminar, we’ll cover all your questions about Part D over breakfast, and we’ll talk ing, 1976 Morris Ave., Union, New Jersey Awarded to: Housing & Community on March 14, 2006 at 7:30 o’clock P.M. Development Services During the week prior to and up to and 4 Sloan Street including the date of such meetings South Orange, New Jersey about the additional benefits Oxford provides, including dental, vision and hearing. Plus, there’s no referral copies of the full ordinance will be avail­ 07079 able at no cost and during regular busi­ ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the Services: To provide technical advise and needed to see any network doctor. And you get it all for not a penny members of the general public who shall assistance and staffing for the Community request the same. The summary of the Development Office. terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: Costs: not to exceed $299,682.00 more than traditional Medicare. To reserve a seat, or for information, call AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, Duration: January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006 NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR RECON­ am pm . STRUCTION OF THE TOWNSHIP’S 1-800-586-0768 (TDD: 1-800-201-4874) between 8:00 and 5:30 STORM WATER SEWER SYSTEM AND U139039 UNL March 2, 2006 ($14.88) OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND By UnitedHealthcare FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION AND APPROPRIATING $1,580,000 THERE­ NOTICE FORE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $375,250 IN BONDS OR The Township Committee of the Town­ NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION ship of Union has awarded a contract www.oxfordmedicare.com TO FINANCE THE SAME without competitive bidding as a profes­ Purpose(s): sional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. reconstruction of the Township’s Storm 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the res­ Water Sewer System in the area bounded olution authorizing it are available for Essex-Nutley Essex-Maplewood Essex-Cedar Grove by Route 22 West, West Chestnut Street, public inspection in the Office of the Gelb Avenue, Brighton Street and Elm­ Municipal Clerk. March 7, 9:00 am March 16, 5:30 pm March 21, 9:00 am wood Avenue, including, but not limited to BY ORDER OF THE Surveying, engineering, permits, engi­ TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Park Diner Maplewood Diner Pilgrim Diner neering design services related to public Eileen Birch, Township Clerk bidding, property acquisition and or ease­ 372 Centre St. 1473 Springfield Ave. 82 Pompton Ave. ments, construction and construction Dated: February 14, 2006 administration, including all other work Cross St./Franklin Ave. Cross St./Chancellor Ave. Cross St./Route 23 South and materials necessary thereof or inci­ Awarded to: Robert Clarke, Esq., of dental thereto, as more fully described in Apruzzese, Mc Dermott, plans and specifications on file in the Mastro & Murphy Union - Union Union-Westfield Union - Roselle Clerk’s office. 25 Independence Blvd. P.O. Box 112 March 9, 9:00 am March 15, 5:30 pm March 28, 9:00 AM Appropriation: $1,580,000 Liberty Corner, New Jersey 07938 Huck Finn Diner Westfield Diner Cavalier Diner Bonds/Notes Authorized: $375,250 Services: Labor Counsel 2431 Morris Ave. 309 North Ave. East 2401 N. Wood Ave. Grants (if any) Appropriated: $1,185,000 Costs: not to exceed $119,000.00. Cross St./Burnet Ave. Cross St./Central Ave. Cross St./St. George’s Ave. Section 20 Cost: $300,000 Duration: January 1, 2005 to Useful Life: 40 Years December 31, 2005 EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk Oxford Health Plans (NY), Inc. and Oxford Health Plans (NJ), Inc. are licensed HMOs operating under Medicare U138786 UNL March 2, 2006 ($31.16) U139040 UNL March 2, 2006 ($14.88) Advantage contracts. ©2005 Oxford Health Plans LLC. MS-05-1567 MISC1074 1/06 PAGE 16 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Union Elks event to assist baby Worrall takes 10 state awards The Union Elks are sponsoring a Kisses For Patrick Casino Night at its lodge at 281 Chestnut St., in Union on April 1 at 6 p.m. Four Worrall Newspapers’ staff Orleans should have concerned Amer­ oxygen depletion. The article quoted All proceeds from the event will be donated a non-profit organization dedicat­ members earned 10 writing awards in ican citizens more than it did. a local environmentalist who ed to financially assisting the family of Patrick Michael Corsello, 2, during his years the 2005 annual New Jersey Press “Granting governmental authority described the eutrophication process, of medical treatment as he wages his battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Association Better Newspaper Con­ to the military, coupled with a healthy and encouraged a county takeover of For tickets or more information, call Pattie Jones at 908-587-2964 or visiting test. dose of public apathy, will sink our the reservoir. the organization’s Web site at www.kissesforpatrick.org. The staffers are Dan Burns and nation faster than all the rain, wind The county recently announced it Vincent Gragnani from the company’s and broken levees imaginable,” the would assume ownership of the reser­ Union office and Christopher Lang column stated. voir, maintain its health and develop PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and Seth Augenstein from its Bloom­ Burns’ other column in that catego­ trails and piers. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS SANDRA VALENTE A MINOR BY G/A/L OLIVIA VALENTE, her heirs, devisees, field office. ry, “This holiday, look out for the gift Belleville Post Managing Editor (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: and personal representatives, and her, MICHELE THOMAS their or any of their successors in right, The NJPA released the results of that also takes” argued major retailers Christopher Lang earned a third place SANDRA VALENTE A MINOR BY G/A/L title and interest is made a party defen­ OLIVIA VALENTE dant to this foreclosure action by reason the awards last week. Worrall News­ rip off consumers by placing expira­ award in the Coverage of Government ANGELA JONES of a certain judgment entered in the VINCENT P. ACERBO Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court papers publishes 14 weekly newspa­ tion dates on gift certificates they sell. category, which requires entrants to MARY LATERZA of New Jersey bearing judgment number pers in Essex and Union counties. The humorous column award rec­ submit three articles published during HERMAN GUTSTEIN, and each of their J-086986-1995 on 04/05/95, in the origi­ Patrick Corsello heirs, devisees, and personal represen­ nal sum of $10,000.00, wherein you, SAN­ Spectator Leader of Linden and ognized Burns’ columns “I’m sorry the year 2005. tatives, and his, her, their or any of DRA VALENTE A MINOR BY G/A/L OLIVIA their successors in right, title and VALENTE are the judgment creditor and Roselle Staff Writer Dan Burns won Grandma, I love the coats” and “Try Lang submitted “Document details interest MICHAEL A. WASHINGTON is the judg­ ment debtor and for any lien, claim or six writing awards. The Spectator not to let your adult life get snowed 65 claims,” which addressed the town­ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND interest you may have in, to or against the SAGE offers REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, mortgaged premises. Leader has since merged with another in.” The former is Burns’ satirical ship’s potential legal problems with 65 GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ ANGELA JONES, her heirs, devisees, of the company’s newspapers and is apology to his grandmother, who he pending claims against it and how tiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 and personal representatives, and her, free income tax Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, their or any of their successors in right, now called The Progress. says gives him a coat for Christmas those claims could impact taxpayers. New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ title and interest is made a party defen­ ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the dant to this foreclosure action by reason Burns won two first place, two sec­ every year. The latter is about Burns “Township looking to deal for assistance for Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ of a certain judgment entered in the sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court ond place and two third place awards. trying to get his lazy friends out of the reservoir” shows officials’ interest in which Washington Mutual Bank, FA is of New Jersey bearing judgment number senior citizens plaintiff, and MICHAEL WASHINGTON, et J-289773-1998 on 11/04/98, wherein you, Burns won first place in the First house to play football during the first acquiring the underutilized Newark al., are defendants, pending in the Supe­ ANGELA JONES are the judgment credi­ SAGE Eldercare, a major com­ rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi­ tor and MICHAEL WASHINGTON is the Amendment category for his Oct. 6 snowfall of 2005. Reservoir. sion, Union County, and bearing Docket judgment debtor and for any lien, claim or article “Questions raised over censor­ The third place awards Burns won The final piece of the package was munity resource providing servic­ F-2726-06 within thirty-five (35) days interest you may have in, to or against the after 03/02/2006 exclusive of such date, mortgaged premises. ship.” In the article, Burns reported on came in the categories of Freshest “Burke wants new grant writer.” First es for the elderly, is offering free or if published after 03/02/2006, (35) days VINCENT P. ACERBO, his heirs, income tax assistance to senior cit­ after the actual date of such publication, devisees, and personal representatives, the Roselle Borough Council’s infor­ Treatment of a Tired Topic and Educa­ Ward Councilwoman Marie Strumolo exclusive of such date. If you fail to do and his, their or any of their successors in izens living in SAGE’s service so, judgment by default may be rendered right, title and interest is made a party mal decision not to air a tape of a rede­ tion Writing. Burke said she had no more patience against you for the relief demanded in the defendant to this foreclosure action by areas of Union, Essex, Morris and Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ reason of a certain judgment entered in velopment meeting on the borough’s Burns won the freshest treatment waiting for the current grant writing sure Complaint. You shall file your the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Somerset counties. Answer and proof of service in duplicate Court of New Jersey bearing judgment public access cable station and the award for his coverage of Roselle firm to provide Belleville with better with the Clerk of the Superior Court of number J-070547-1998 on 09/29/88, in resulting political backlash. Councilman at Large Jamel Holley’s service. John McDonnell, a trained vol­ New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN the original sum of $5,500.00, wherein 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 together you, VINCENT P. ACERBo are the judg­ Burns’ March 1 article “Kearney swearing in ceremony in the Jan. 4 The Independent Press o f Bloom­ unteer counselor of the AARP Tax with your check in the sum of $135.00 ment creditor and MICHAEL A. WASH in G­ Aide Program, will be at SAGE representing the filing fee in accordance TON is the judgment debtor and for any takes to streets to protest refinery” article “New face joins Roselle coun­ field Staff Writer Seth Augenstein won with the rules of civil practice and proce­ lien, claim or interest you may have in, to Eldercare, 290 Broad St., Summit, dure. or against the mortgaged premises. won him first place in the Environ­ cil.” two awards for his writing. This action has been instituted for the MARY LATERZA, her heirs, devisees, on Thursdays through April 13, purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage and personal representatives, and her, mental Writing category. The article Burns’ Education Writing award He was awarded second place in dated 03/29/2004 made by Michael Wash­ their or any of their successors in right, from 9 a.m. to noon. ington as mortgagors, to Washington title and interest is made a party defen­ describes the struggles of Betty Ann was for the Sept. 20 article “Adminis­ the First Amendment category for an Mutual Bank, FA recorded on 06/30/2004 dant to this foreclosure action by reason Kearney, widow of former Bayway trators to enforce dress code at high investigative piece that focused on the Appointments are necessary in Book 10738 of Mortgages for Union of a certain judgment entered in the County, Page 0304 which Mortgage was Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court Refinery employee Bill Kearney, and school,” which explained the way functions of government and finance and can be made by calling Ellen assigned on to the plaintiff, Washington of New Jersey bearing judgment number McNally, SAGE InfoCare direc­ Mutual Bank, FA by Assignment Of Mort­ J-070547-1988 on 09/29/88, in the origi­ what she endured to make Cono- administrators at Abraham Clark High in Bloomfield. gage recorded on in Book of Assignments nal sum of $7,000.00, wherein you, MARY tor, at 908-598-5509. Space is lim­ Of Mortgages for Union County, Page; LATERZA are the judgment creditor and coPhillips address alleged safety and School in Roselle were going to try to Augenstein also won first place in and (2) to recover possession of, and MICHAEL A. WASHINGTON is the judg­ ited, so interested parties are concerns premises commonly known as ment debtor and for any lien, claim or health violations at the refinery. enforce a policy they’d been relaxed the Interpretive Writing category for 332-334 Johnston Avenue, Plainfield, NJ interest you may have in, to or against the encouraged to make an appoint­ 07062. mortgaged premises. Both of Burns’ second place on in past years. his research and interpretation of the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, HERMAN GUTSTEIN, his heirs, ment as soon as possible. you may communicate with the New Jer­ devisees, and personal representatives, awards came in the Column Writing Union County Regional Editor ongoing and controversial redevelop­ sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ and his, their or any of their successors in category, one for serious and one for Vincent Gragnani won third place in ment plan in Bloomfield. Since Participants should bring 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer right, title and interest is made a party copies of appropriate materials Referral Service of the County of venue defendant to this foreclosure action by humorous columns. Entrants had to the Environmental Writing category Bloomfield is a major battleground for by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot reason of a certain judgment entered in including real estate tax bills, afford an attorney, you may communicate the Office of the Clerk of the Superior submit two columns to complete a for an article that focused on the thick­ the future of eminent domain, the cov­ with the Legal Services office of the Court of New Jersey bearing judgment Social Security statements, W-2 County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. number DJ-126483-1992 on 11/09/92, in package. The column is called “As the ening algae and sludge in the Clark erage spanned difficult legal, social MICHELE THOMAS, her heirs, devisees, the original sum of $1,174.58, wherein forms, 1099 forms and last year’s and personal representatives, and her, you, HERMAN GUTSTElN are the judg­ World Burns.” Reservoir, Union County’s largest and financial issues. their or any of their successors in right, ment creditor and MICHAEL WASH in G­ Burns’ column “A hurricane cannot body of water. The winners will collect their tax return. title and interest is made a party defen­ TON is the judgment debtor and for any dant to this foreclosure action by reason lien, claim or interest you may have in, to destroy our innate liberties” was writ­ Surrounded by development and a awards in April, when they join their SAGE Eldercare’s income tax of a certain judgment entered in the or against the mortgaged premises. assistance program is offered free Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK ten in the wake of Hurricane Katrina dam, the reservoir takes in metals, colleagues from newspapers across of New Jersey bearing judgment number SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of charge. Coffee and tea will be J-210503-1994 on 09/15/94, wherein you, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT and argued that erroneous reports of sediments, oils and lawn fertilizer, the state for the New Jersey Press MICHELE THOMAS are the judgment TO COLLECT A DEBT. available. creditor and MICHAEL WASHINGTON is ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED martial law being enforced in New which encourages algae growth and Association’s annual awards dinner. the judgment debtor and for any lien, WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. claim or interest you may have in, to or File XRZ 74814 against the mortgaged premises. U138620 WCN March 2, 2006 ($127.50)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the ordinance set forth below was introduced at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Super spellers! Union, held on February 28, 2006, and that said ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a meeting of the Township Committee at the Municipal Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey on March 14, 2006 at 7:30 o'clock PM. EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 266-55 ENTITLED “ SCHEDULE XIV: PARK­ ING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES” , IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the Coun­ ty of Union, as follows: Section 1. There shall be added to Chapter 266-55 entitled “Schedule XIV: Parking Prohibited at All Times” the following: Name of Street Side Location Green Lane southerly from Woodland Avenue to the Kena University driveway for a distance of 1892 feet Green Lane northerly from the Main Train Station Drive to the second train station driveway closer to Woodland Avenue for a distance of 1341 feet Section 2. There shall be deleted from Chapter 266-55 entitled “Schedule XIV: Parking Prohibited at All Times” the following: Name of Street Side Location Green Lane northwest from Morris Avenue southwest for 500 feet Green Lane northwest from Woodland Avenue northeast for 100 feet Green Lane southeast from Morris Avenue to Conant Avenue Green Lane southeast from Woodland Avenue northeast for 150 feet Students at St. John the Apostle School in Clark/Linden participated in a spelling bee during Catholic Schools Week. Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after publication in the manner provided by law. The winners for grades four and five are above left , while the winners for grades two and three are at right. U138785 UNL March 2, 2006 ($39.06)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the ordinance set forth below was introduced at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union, held on February 28, 2006, and that said ordinance will be further considered for final passage at a meeting of the Township Committee at the Municipal Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey on March 14, 2006 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 266-58 ENTITLED “ SCHEDULE XVII: NO BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE RIDE, is hereby amended as follows: STOPPING OR STANDING CERTAIN HOURS,” IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD NOTICE OF HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (A.) Paragraph (b.)(4.) is hereby delet­ COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. ed. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the Coun­ ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD NOTICE OF PASSED ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD. (B) Paragraph (b.)(3.) is hereby amend­ ty of Union, as follows: CHAPTER IV, GENERAL LICENSING. TO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an applica­ ed to read as follows: Section 1. There shall be added to Chapter 266-58 entitled “Schedule XVII: NO REVISE COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING tion has been made to the Board of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol­ 3. Fees and charges STOPPING or STANDING CERTAIN HOURS” the following: _ LICENSE FEES, BY THE TOWNSHIP Adjustment of the Township of Springfield lowing ordinance was passed and adopt­ Full year Park and Ride Bus permit Name of Street Side Hours/Days Location COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF by 631 Broadway Associates, LLC and ed on second and final reading at a Reg­ $600.00 SPRINGFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION. Baltway Morris Associates, LLC for pre­ ular Meeting duly held by the Mayor and (Effective January 1 for a 12 month Green Lane northerly 7:00 a.m. to from Woodland STATE OF NEW JERSEY liminary and final site plan approval and Council of the Borough of Mountainside, period) 7:00 p.m. Avenue to the train for a use variance to use the premises County of Union, New Jersey in the Quarterly Park and Ride Bus permit Monday through station driveway of located at 18 Baltusrol Way as a medical Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Moun­ (As available) $150.00 Friday 551 feet BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP tainside, New Jersey on the 21st day of (Effective January 1, April 1, July 1 or COMMITTEE of the Township of Spring­ office and for variance for lot coverage and parking. Also, to establish a cross February 2006. October 1, for a three (3) month period) Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after publication in the field, County of Union, State of New Jer­ Judith E. Osty, RMC, CMR Daily Park and Ride Bus permit, one way manner provided by law. sey, as follows: easement between the following identified properties for ingress and egress and Borough Clerk $ 3.00 U138782 UNL March 2, 2006 ($21.40) SECTION I - AMENDMENT BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Special Use, Park and Ride Parking Per­ Section 4-24 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAP­ parking, also for any variances that may be necessary as evidenced by the plans ORDINANCE 1103-2006 mit ING, Section 4-24.3, Application for (Non-Springfield Resident) License, is hereby amended to revise the now on file or as may be modified at the request of the Board of Adjustment. This AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUP­ January 1 to December 31 $250.00 BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK $2.00 per vehicle permit fee to be as fol­ PLEMENTING THE STORMWATER CON­ April 1 to December 31 $187.50 NOTICE OF HEARING lows: $10.00. application is made for premises located at 18 Baltusrol Way, Springfield, N.J., TROL ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING July 1 to December 31 $125.00 SECTION II - RATIFICATION THAT ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE BOR­ October 1 to December 31 $ 62.50 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Except as expressly modified herein, all Block 504, Lot 8 and 609-611 Morris Avenue, Springfield, N.J., Block 504, Lots OUGH BE DESIGNATED UNDER SEC­ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT KENNETH DUDA (SUN TAVERN), the undersigned other provisions and terms of the Code of TION 10b(2) TO MAINTAIN THE SECTION II - RATIFICATION has applied to the Borough of Roselle Park Planning Board, Union County, for the fol­ the Township of Springfield shall remain 6 & 7. This application is now Calendar No. 2006-4 on the Clerk’s Calendar, and a STORMWATER FACILITIES EXCEPT Except as expressly modified herein, all lowing: Site Plan Approval and Variance to utilize the existing patio area for “outdoor” in full force and effect. WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW other provisions and terms of the Code of seasonal patron seating, as follows: SECTION III - REPEAL public hearing has been ordered for 8:00 p.m., March 21, 2006, in the Municipal. U138752 OBS March 2, 2006 ($10.50) the Township of Springfield shall remain Any ordinance or portion of any ordi­ in full force and effect. Article 128-110, Paragraph G: nance which is inconsistent with the mod­ Building, 100 Mountain Avenue, Spring­ field, N.J. and when the calendar is SECTION III - SEVERABILITY ifications of this ordinance is repealed to In case any section, subsection, para­ Parking: Proposed: 82 Spaces (Pre-Existing) the extent of its inconsistency. called, you may appear either in person or by agent or attorney, and present any BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE graph, subdivision, clause or provision of VARIANCE REQUESTED Zoning Requirements: 91 Spaces SECTION IV - EFFECTIVE DATE this ordinance shall be judged invalid by a This ordinance shall take effect immedi­ objections which you may have to the COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY granting of this application. court of competent jurisdiction, such together with any and all other variances, waivers or relief which may be necessary or ately upon passage and publication NOTICE OF PASSED ORDINANCE order or judgment shall not effect or inval­ required by the ordinances of the municipality, and which may be required by the according to law. All papers pertaining to this application may be seen in the office of the Adminis­ idate the remainder of any section, para­ Board, and its professionals, upon their review of the application and plans, in order NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol­ graph, subdivision, clause or provision of that the applicant be permitted to develop and use the subject premises as proposed I, Kathleen D. Wisniewski, do hereby trative Officer of the Board of Adjustment lowing ordinance was passed and adopt­ this ordinance, and to this end, the provi­ in the application. certify that the foregoing Ordinance was of the Township of Springfield located in the Annex Building, 20 N. Trivett Street, ed on second and final reading at a Reg­ sions of each section, paragraph, subdivi­ Application is made for the approvals above described on the premises of Lot 2.01, introduced for first reading at a regular ular Meeting duly held by the Mayor and sion, clause or provision of this ordinance Block 212, Zone-B-3, on the Tax Map of the Borough of Roselle Park, New Jersey (600 meeting of the Township Committee of the Springfield, N.J. Council of the Borough of Mountainside, are hereby declared to be severable. Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey). Township of Springfield, in the County of A n t h o n y p. d ’a l e s s io , e s q . 8 Mountain Avenue - Box 593 County of Union, New Jersey in the SECTION IV - REPEAL Any person or persons affected by this application may have an opportunity to be Union, State of New Jersey, held on Tues­ Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Moun­ Any ordinance or portion of any ordi­ heard at the meeting to be held Monday evening, the 20th day of March, 2006, at 7:30 day evening, February 28, 2006 and that Springfield, N.J. 07081 tainside, New Jersey on the 21st day of nance which is inconsistent with the mod­ P.M., before the Planning Board of the Borough of Roselle Park, 110 E. Westfield said Ordinance shall be submitted for Attorney for Applicant U138820 OBS March 2, 2006 ($16.88) February 2006. ifications of this ordinance is repealed to Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204. consideration and final passage at a reg­ Judith E. Osty, RMC, CMR the extent of its inconsistency. A copy of the application has been filed in the Office of the Borough Clerk and may ular meeting of said Township Committee Borough Clerk SECTION V - EFFECTIVE DATE be inspected by the Public between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at Borough to be held on March 14, 2006 Springfield OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE This ordinance shall take effect immedi­ Hall, 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey. Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.,at which THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE 1102-2006 ately upon passage and publication JOSEPH CASTELLUCI, ESQ. time and place any person or persons according to law. Attorney for Applicant interested therein will be given an oppor­ Take notice that the following decision AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SANI­ Peluso, Castelluci & Weintraub, PC tunity to be heard concerning said Ordi­ was made at the regular meeting of the TARY PRACTICES AT PLACES OF COS­ I, Kathleen D. Wisniewski, do hereby 740 Broad Street nance. Copy is posted on the bulletin Board of Adjustment held on Tuesday, certify that the foregoing Ordinance was Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 board in the office of the Municipal Clerk. METOLOGY, HAIR AND NAIL STYLING February 21, 2006: U138751 OBS March 2, 2006 ($8.63) introduced for first reading at a regular (732) 345-8445 KATHLEEN D. WISNIEWSKI, meeting of the Township Committee of the U138639 UNL March 2, 2006 ($33.48) RMC/CMC Application #2005-18 Township of Springfield in the County of Township Clerk Applicant: Norberto Luis Union, State of New Jersey, held on Tues­ U138814 OBS March 2, 2006 ($21.75) Site Location: 227 Lelak Avenue TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD day evening, February 28, 2006 and that Block: 3601 Lot(s): 32 said Ordinance shall be submitted for BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE For: A left side yard setback to permit the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF consideration and final passage at a reg­ COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY construction of a proposed addition and THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, ular meeting of said Township Committee deck. CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC TO REVISE to be held on March 14, 2006 Springfield NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Was: Approved PARK AND RIDE FEES, BY THE TOWN­ Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m.,at which SHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP time and place any person or persons NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Said application is on file in the Office OF SPRINGFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION, interested therein will be given an oppor­ and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY of the Secretary of the Board of Adjust­ STATE OF NEW JERSEY tunity to be heard concerning said Ordi­ Mountainside in the County of Union, New Jersey, held on the 21st day of February, ment, Annex Building, 20 North Trivett nance. Copy is posted on the bulletin 2006 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final pas­ NOTICE OF PASSED ORDINANCE Avenue, Township of Springfield, New BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP board in the office of the Township Clerk. sage at the meeting of said Mayor and Council to be held in the Municipal Building, Jersey and is available for public inspec­ COMMITTEE of the Township of Spring­ KATHLEEN D. WISNIEWSKI, 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, New Jersey on the 21st day of March, 2006 at 8:00 PM, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol­ tion. field, County of Union, State of New Jer­ RMC/CMC or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all per­ lowing ordinance was passed and adopt­ Robert C. Kirkpatrick sey, as follows: Township Clerk sons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concern­ ed on second and final reading at a Reg­ Board Secretary SECTION I - AMENDMENT U138810 OBS March 2, 2006 ($33.75) ing the same. ular Meeting duly held by the Mayor and U138634 OBS March 2, 2006 ($9.75) Section 7-38 SPRINGFIELD PARK AND Judith E. Osty, RMC, CMR, Borough Clerk Council of the Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, New Jersey in the ORDINANCE 1105-2006 Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Moun­ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1062-2003 FIXING SALARY RANGES FOR tainside, New Jersey on the 21st day of CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES February 2006. PUBLIC NOTICE Judith E. Osty, RMC, CMR BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mountainside that a Borough Clerk Take notice that the following applications for Zoning Variances were heard by the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Union section of Ordinance 1062-2003 is hereby amended to read as follows: BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, N.J. Resolutions memorializing. The annual salary ranges of the offices and positions herein named shall be respec­ ORDINANCE 1104-2006 tively as follows for the year 2006: Calendar # Name of Applicant & Variances Decision of the Board Construction Official/Assistant Building Inspector/ $10,000 - $60,000 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER Premises Affected ReauesTëd of Adjustment Assistant Zoning Official/Shade Tree Support Person X, SECTION 1.14, SECTION a. AND b., Plumbing Inspector (P/T) $25.00 $50.00 Per OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF Cal. #3047 E. Finnegan Maintained front porch Carried for Resolution of Approval Hour MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 942 Garden St. that exceeds front yard on March 8, 2006 Building Inspector (P/T) $25.00 $50.00 Per REGARDING MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR Block- 3912 Lot- 30 setbacks Hour USE OF THE MOUNTAINSIDE COMMUNI­ Electrical Inspector (P/T) $25.00 $50.00 Per TY POOL Richard Malanda /TDN, Board of Adjustment Secretary Hour U138753 OBS March 2, 2006 ($10.13) U138674 UNL March 2, 2006 ($19.53) U138764 OBS March 2, 2006 ($24.76) WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006

A serious Port transfer concerns local officials By Lauren DeFilippo and said that he was surprised how the sale was rity for the city of Newark, said the city had not The suit goes on to name a who’s who of fed­ position Staff Writer “kept so hush hush.” been informed about the port deal until the latter eral officials, including Condoleezza Rice and When the call came two Sun­ What was supposed to a simple business “There’s no way in the times we live in today part of the week before last. Donald Rumsfeld, as defendants. days ago at 4:30 p.m. that a transaction has snowballed into a veritable polit­ that this should be happening,” he said, noting “We’re very concerned,” Melanga said, Additionally, the suit charges that the Com­ tanker truck had overturned on ical hot potato. that he would take whatever action necessary to adding that he had participated in a conference mittee on Foreign Investment did not fulfill its 20th Street in Linden, adjacent Politicians on both sides of the aisle have stop deal. call with the White House and the appropriate statuary obligations, namely to conduct an to South Wood Avenue, Coun­ been speaking out against the proposed sale of Divincenzo said he plans to present a resolu­ department heads on Feb. 21 to discuss the mat­ investigation of the proposed acquisition. cilman Charles Crane feared for six of the nation’s port operations, including tion to the freeholder board in the coming weeks ter. The suit also calls for the federal govern­ the worst. those located at Port Newark, and the apparent to oppose the sale. “Our position is that they should slow the ment to hand over documents and other infor­ Crane, the 6th Ward coun­ lack of forthcoming information in relation to it. Late last week, New Jersey Gov. Jon S. pace down,” he said, and that the city also sup­ mation about the port deal that had previously cilman, also serves as the city’s Elected officials in New York and New Jer­ Corzine filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state in ports a full investigation into the DPW and its not been disclosed to Corzine and other offi­ director of Homeland Security. sey, and elsewhere, said they were not informed federal court, and the Port Authority of New employees. cials. This is a serious position. of the potential sale and not provided with ade­ York and New Jersey also filed suit in the New “I’m interested in the nuts and bolts,” Melan- Roger Shatzkin, a Public Information offi­ Crane approaches the task quate information about the deal when they Jersey state court system. ga said, noting that the company will probably cial at the Office of the Attorney General said methodically and devotes a asked the administration for it. Corzine and the Port Authority said they were have between 75 and 100 employees that are not that some action had been seen in relation to good deal of time to the effort. The reported $6.85 billion deal would hand not given proper assurances about security mat­ United States citizens. the suit on Feb. 23. In his third year on the job, he over management of the Port Newark, and five ters at the ports. Rep. Mike Ferguson, a Republican who rep­ Shatzkin said that Federal Judge Jose L. rattles off the bevy of courses other such facilities throughout the United However, in remarks on Feb. 21, the president resents New Jersey’s 7th District, was also criti­ Linares issued an order to show cause, which he has taken on the subject. States, to the Dubai Ports World, a firm owned defended the deal. cal of the deal and called for additional congres­ requires the federal government to submit doc­ From identifying weapons of by the government of the United Arab Emirates. “The company will not manage port securi­ sional oversight. uments that would illustrate why the courts mass destruction, management The facilities involved in the deal are current­ ty,” he said in a statement released by his press “American Ports are our gateways of com­ should not grant an injunction against the deal. in a crisis, chains of command ly operated by the London-based Peninsular and secretary on Feb. 22. “The security of our ports merce to the world and critical components to The federal government was slated to to the complexity of the Oriental Steam Navigation Company who had will continue to be managed by the Coast Guard our homeland security efforts,” Ferguson said. respond to the courts by 4 p.m. Monday. National Fire Code, he is ready leased the Port Newark property until 2030. and Customs. The company is from a country “Transferring port operations to a state-con­ Skeptics of the deal, including out-of-state for an emergency. The Union County Board of Chosen Free­ that has been cooperative in the war on terror, trolled entity whose government has at best a officials like Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, chair­ holders unanimously passed a resolution at its been an ally in the war on terror.” questionable record on anti-terrorism efforts man of the Senate Committee of Homeland Feb. 22 meeting in Berkeley Heights, opposing Throughout, the White House has contended appears dangerously shortsighted.” Security, and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-CT, the sale. that the Dubai-based company has “signed a let­ Corzine’s lawsuit, filed by Attorney General point out early on in a letter sent to Homeland Left “We rushed to get this on the agenda,” Free­ ter of assurances making commitments to meet Zulima Farber and Assistant Attorney General Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Trea­ holder Chairman Alexander Mirabella said of the and maintain security standards for the port ter­ James Martin, states that he is filing “in further­ sury Secretary John Snow, that the UAE has his­ Out resolution. minals that they will own and operate in the ance of his duty to address a potential threat to torically been used “as a base for terrorism By Frank Capece “We’re adamantly opposed to President United States,” and that the Department of the safety and well-being of millions of New Jer­ financing an operations.” Bush’s ridiculous plan to sell our ports,” he said Homeland Security is always and will always be sey residents and visitors who live, work and Regional Managing Editor Vincent Gragnani after the meeting. in charge of the nation’s port security. travel in the areas closely adjacent to New Jer­ contributed to this report. Along with the mayor, other Likewise, Essex County Executive Joseph Local officials are less than convinced. sey’s port facilities, as well as the security of Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686­ key officials set up a command DiVincenzo said that he also opposed the deal Rocco Melanga, director of Homeland Secu- those port facilities.” 7700, ext. 119. center at School 2. Crane devoted a good deal of his effort to the mandatory evacua­ tion of the hundred or so resi­ County Director suggests dents in the area to the school and Gregorio Senior Center. Details like cots, food and leaders hit privatizing program warm clothing become pretty important when they aren’t At hearing, freeholders asked not to available. Crane made certain the road that didn’t happen. eliminate Division of Youth Services The thousands of gallons of Freeholders meet fuel oil streaming into the sewer By Lauren DeFilippo showed the fear of the residents in Berkeley Heights Staff Writer was real. It also shows why By Vincent Gragnani Despite an announcement that the county is looking to help its budget by preparation matters. Regional Editor making $6 million in program cuts, including the elimination of the Rutgers Mayor John Gregorio spoke Kicking off a series of mobile Cooperative Extension Program, the Division of Youth Services, and the dis­ directly to Gov. Jon Corzine meetings, the Union County Board solving of the Office of Citizen Services, department heads are recommending about state involvement. In of Chosen Freeholders met Feb. 22 otherwise. 2006 in a city vulnerable as Lin­ in Berkeley Heights, 15 miles from Union County Director of Human Services Frank Guzzo recommended that den, consideration had to be Elizabeth, where county meetings the freeholders not eliminate the Division of Youth Services at his budget hear­ given as whether this was a ter­ are generally held. ing Feb. 23. rorist or as Crane describes it, “Since some residents have diffi­ “This is the face of what we do,” Guzzo told the freeholders on hand for the “Copycat actions.” culty attending meetings in Eliza­ hearing. “(It’s) a service I think the county can afford to have.” City officials estimate that as beth, we want to make every effort The division cost the county more than $7 million last year in salaries, many as 900 gallons may have to increase community connections other expenses and a contract for the relocation of detention residents. The spilled. The cleanup included and increase participation in our Division does not include costs associated with the county’s Juvenile Deten­ replacement of soil and water programs,” Freeholder Chairman tion Center. hosing the sewers. The watch­ Alexander Mirabella said in a pre­ “It is something that we cannot afford to drop,” Guzzo said, noting that the word of the city was that while pared statement. division had been working in the county’s communities for 25 years and shows bad, this could have been a Though the meetings themselves residents that “we’ll do whatever we have to do to (get) to these kids,” the Direc­ major tragedy. — a 6:30 p.m. agenda meeting and tor said. Crane and other officials met a 7:30 p.m. general meeting — drew Guzzo did propose, however, the privatization of the county’s Juveniles In on Monday to assess what they few, if any, Berkeley Heights resi­ Photo By Barbara Kokkalis Need of Supervision Program, which would save the division of youth services did right and what was done dents outside of the mayor, county Luke Stallone, 3, and his sister, Nicolette, 5, try on county some money. poorly. Crane went 24 hours manager and police officers, the emergency response hats at the Feb. 22 county informa­ According to Guzzo, three decades ago, the program handled between 30 and straight without sleep during the meetings capped a day of activities, tion fair in Berkeley Heights. 35 juveniles a day. Today, the daily average is one person. height of the crisis. which, county officials said, drew wood, was in Berkeley Heights at turnout throughout the day,” he Guzzo attributed the declining population to a number of factors including Only a few miles east, a dozens of people from the area. 7:30 a.m. to watch the child safety added. “It’s really a way to explain youths committing more severe offenses and facing incarceration rather than demonstration took place Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and seat inspection — an event that to people what we’re doing in coun­ supervision, and more community programs that deter delinquent behavior and Monday at the Elizabeth port Clerk Joanne Rajoppi addressed drew a lot of people, he said. ty government.” act as an alternative to shelters such as the JINS program. area as to whether the Dubai groups and Mt. Carmel Hall, county The mobile meeting was one of The next mobile meeting is like­ Guzzo said that the county is mandated to have the service available, but is ports would or should run the departments displayed and distrib­ the chairman’s initiatives for 2006. ly to be held in Plainfield in May, not required to offer it directly. port. President Bush says of uted information at Berkeley “That’s for me, the impetus Mirabella said. In fact, Guzzo said that the county had previously outsourced the program to the deal that people don’t need Heights town hall, and the county behind mobile meetings — getting Regional Editor Vincent Grag- other organizations years ago. to worry about security. Crane police inspected safety seats at the closer to the community,” he said. nani can be reached at 908­ “There’s nothing I can see preventing us from doing it again,” he said, not­ disagrees. Actually, the only Berkeley Heights YMCA. “It was a wild success. 686-7700, ext. 128, or unioncoun- ing that he would be comfortable seeking out a community-based organization time the soft spoken Linden Mirabella, a resident of Fan- “We were very pleased with the [email protected]. to provide the services. official raises his voice is to He also estimated the cost savings of eliminating the JINS facility at describe the Dubai port man­ $520,000 which includes salary and wages, upkeep of the facility itself, and util­ agement plan as “totally ities. ridiculous.” FAA presents options to county Guzzo was also careful to mention that civil services allows for the “re­ Crane speaks about home­ By Lauren DeFilippo Union County, was critical of the FAA’s plan. employment” of staff, therefore enabling the county to eliminate the service, but land security in detailing the Staff Writer “This is not a reasonable or balanced approach,” Payne impact as few loyal employees as possible. major highways and the rail The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders had a said in a statement released Feb. 9. He also noted that the staff of the JINS facility is currently aware of his inten­ lines that run through his city, front-row seat for a special presentation about proposed “Too many times in the past, minority communities tion to privatize the service. including the chemical coast rail flight pattern changes at Newark Liberty International Air­ have been subjected to unfair, excessive noise pollution. Additionally, Guzzo requested $400,000 in order to keep the county’s para­ line. He gets very silent on some port. As a matter of environmental justice, we cannot allow transit program going. details showing his training and Jerome Feder, acting chairman of the Union County Air minority communities to bear the brunt of increased air The program offers free transportation to eligible county residents and is interaction with county and fed­ Traffic and Noise Advisory Board, led the Feb. 9 presenta­ noise.” he said. funded in large part through casino revenues handed down through New Jersey eral officials. tion in Elizabeth. According to Feder, the municipalities of Elizabeth, Transit. One troubling statistic during It was just one of many such presentations that had Linden, Hillside, Roselle, Roselle Park and Union would be The $400,000 would allow for a new paratransit route from Rahway to the height of the port controver­ taken place throughout the county. It was designed to pique most effected as flight patterns would be shifted away from Watchung Square Mall. Currently no public transportation route exists to get sy was that while $18 billion has the board’s concern and possible opposition to the proposed industrialized areas, where fewer people are effected, to people from one site to another, all of whom would be travelling from home to been spent on airport security, changes. more residential spaces. work, Guzzo said. only $630 million was spent on In December of 2005, the Federal Aviation Administra­ Feder also noted that the proposed “fanning” of flight Guzzo said that the board could very well not include the additional $400,000 port security. We must shutter tion brought forth four options relating to air traffic patterns patterns would actually be discriminatory, as lower-income he was requesting for the program, but noted that without the funding, the num­ when thinking about the lack of at five area airports: Newark and Teterboro in New Jersey; residential areas would be most effected. ber of rides offered to residents would have to decrease. focus on rail and road security Philadelphia International; and John F. Kennedy and During Feder’s update, he told the board that Gov. Jon Last year, the service offered 200,000 rides. measures. LaGuardia airports in New York. Corzine, and Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg “This is probably the most important services provided in this county,” It turns out that the city The options include taking no action, leaving traffic pat­ had already voiced strong oppositions to the FAA’s favor­ Guzzo said. will be able to recover virtual­ terns as is, despite projections that traffic will increase over ing of the Integrated Airspace. Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella asked Guzzo if he had petitioned ly all of the costs related to the the next 15 years; modifying existing airspace, which On a local level, Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage New Jersey Transit to craft a new route to the sites. incident. Crane even got to includes splitting westbound airway into two separate air­ released a statement on Feb. 24, following a public hearing Guzzo said that that option had already been exhausted. catch up on his sleep. You ways; ocean routing, designed to lessen noise; and integrat­ on the proposals the night before, “vehemently” opposing The director did however note that while he was asking for additional fund­ still have to be very concerned ed airspace which calls for the implementation of multiple all of the FAA’s proposals. ing for the paratransit program, he was also seeking out ways for it to bring in as to whether next time in phases and the consolidated operation of two major air Bollwage said that the FAA’s plans would have an some revenues to offset costs. some other place they won’t traffic control centers. adverse effect on the quality of life of Elizabeth residents, One idea put forth was to allow advertising on the vehicles themselves, be as good or lucky as were Feder and the County Advisory Board champion the “under the guise of modernization and efficiency.” and contract with larger users, such as hospitals and facilities and charging a the Linden officials. ocean routing scenario. Additionally, though no formal resolution has yet been fee. Of the four proposals, Feder said that two — the modi­ passed, the freeholders lent their support to Bollwage. Guzzo said that there was no instance in which he would want to charge res­ fied and integrated airspace models — would both dramat­ “We always come out against this,” Freeholder Daniel idents for using the service, but that it might be possible to ask them for a dona­ An attorney, Frank Capece is ically increase noise for more people, and that Union Coun­ Sullivan, a resident of Elizabeth, said. tion. a resident of Cranford. ty would be especially impacted. Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 119, or unioncoun- Rep. Donald Payne, whose district includes parts of 119, or [email protected]. [email protected]. PAGE 18 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS COUNTY NEWS Annual parade set for March 11 p.m. in the Roy Smith Theater in the requiring in-person processing, such Miller-Cory to host maple The 10th annual Union County St. awards and honors, McGinnis- Union and city of Elizabeth, more than Campus Center Building at Union as vehicle registration, address Patrick’s Day Parade steps off March DiChiara has been recognized by three 20 bagpipe bands including the Union su g ar dem onstration County College, 1033 Springfield changes and surcharge payments. 11, 2006 at 1 p.m. sharp on Morris U.S. presidents, three governors and County Police and Fire Pipes and On Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., the Ave., Cranford. All motorists renewing a driver Avenue in the township of Union, as Pope John Paul II for her efforts in Drums and the St. Columcille United Rev. John Mills of Fanwood will Immediately following the busi­ license in 2006 should prepare early thousands of marchers and spectators collecting and distributing food to Gaelic Pipe Band, Fourth Degree demonstrate maple sugaring at the ness meeting, at approximately 9 p.m., and consider renewing their driver gather to celebrate the patron saint of those in need. color guards from the Knights of Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 the club will present a lecture on “The license before the last minute. Learn Ireland. “Kathleen displays all the qualities Columbus, nonprofit units, local Mountain Ave. in Westfield. Tuthill Scope” given by Clif Ashcraft. online about six-point ID verification The 2006 grand marshal, Kathleen of a selfless and dedicated Irish police and fire departments and floats Maple sap will be collected in Ashcraft is a member of AAI and had and much more at www.njmvc.gov, or McGinnis-DiChiara of Summit, will Catholic who absolutely conveys the provided by Union Center National wooden buckets from the old sugar a major role in the construction and dial, toll-free, 888-486-3339. lead the march of bagpipe and high true significance of our culture, her­ Bank, the Center for Hope Hospice maple tree on the museum grounds. development of the Tuthill Telescope. school bands, local police and fire itage and honor to the patron saint of and the Garden State Ceili Club. The Mills will show how handmade spiles He will discuss the various aspects of Fresh Air Fund seeks department units, floats and many Ireland,” said Peter Tierney, the 2006 Union Center National Bank been the are inserted into the maple trees to this project. Union area volunteers more organizations through the center Parade general chairman. primary corporate sponsor since the allow sap to run. His program, an Following the lecture, attendees The Fresh Air Fund’s Union area of Union. According to Parade Adjutant Paul parade’s inception. annual favorite at the museum, will will be invited to the William Miller volunteer leaders are currently seeking Thanks to the efforts of the Union Butterly, who also coordinates parade A Mass will be celebrated at St. explain how the maple tree rises and Sperry Observatory that is located committee members and host families County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Com­ logistics with the township of Union, Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in flows and how sugar and syrup are nearby on campus and will have the to ensure that summer 2006 is special mittee and 17 organizations working the 2006 Union County St. Patrick’s Elizabeth at 9 a.m. to begin the day made from the sap. opportunity to speak with club mem­ for New York City children. behind the scenes year-round, the Day Parade will feature high school followed by a welcoming reception in Eighteenth century cooking bers and tour the facility. Refresh­ Each summer, close to 5,000 chil­ Union County St. Patrick’s Day marching bands from the township of the church hall. demonstrations also will resume in the ments will be served. If weather per­ dren, ages 6 to 18, enjoy two-week Parade has grown from drawing museum’s Frazee Building on Sunday. mits a celestial viewing focusing on vacations with volunteer host families 10,000 spectators during its inaugural Members of the Cooking Committee Saturn will be conducted using the in suburban and small town communi­ run in 1997 to an anticipated turn-out will prepare season recipes over the club’s two large telescopes. ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ to perform Saturday ties across 13 northeastern states from of more than 40,000 on-lookers this open hearth fire using methods prac­ In addition to the monthly meet­ Maine to Virginia and in Ontario, year. This 2006 Parade is dedicated to The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will host its annual ticed in the Colonial period. Taste ings held on the third Friday of each Canada. Local Fresh Air Fund volun­ all the medical professionals of Union “Finnegan’s Wake” party and Guinness Fun Run on Saturday at the Blackthorn treats will be available for visitors to month from September through May, teers recruit and interview host fami­ County to honor them for their com­ Restaurant and Irish Pub, 651 N. Michigan Ave. in Kenilworth. sample and enjoy. more informal meetings are held on lies, check references and coordinate mitment and extraordinary efforts in Registration for the Guinness Fun Run will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Black­ The Miller-Cory House Museum is the remaining Fridays at Sperry Friendly Town Program activities in service to the community. thorn. There is a $25 registration fee that includes admission into the staffed by costumed docents dedicated Observatory. their communities. In keeping with a parade tradition, “Finnegan’s Wake” party, a t-shirt and complimentary beverages. The race will to bringing the past to life. Be sure to At 7:30 p.m. a program for younger Union County volunteers need officials from Shannon, Ireland will commence at 1:30 p.m. visit the museum’s gift shop, which audiences is held with topics that help to create another fun-filled sum­ also be marching for the 10th straight “Finnegan’s Wake” will feature continuous live Irish-American entertain­ carries a wide variety or colonial include the constellations and the mer for children from New York year. As guests of the Union County ment by “The Mike Byrne Band” from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 per person reproductions, toys, crafts, cookbooks Solar System. Arrangements can be City’s low-income communities. Emerald Society, Shannon Mayor which includes hot dogs, beer, wine and soda. and educational materials. made for groups to attend by contact­ “In Brooklyn, you don’t see a lot of Tony Mulchay and Shannon Town For information, call Kathy Rotando at 908-352-1477, Matt Glackin at 908­ Admission to the museum is $2 for ing [email protected]. At 8:30 grass,” explains Shanay, a 13-year-old Clerk Tomas MacCornaic will join in 472-2909 or Kevin Dowling at 732-594-1763. adults and 50 cents for students; chil­ p.m., programs for the general public girl from Brooklyn, “There are not too the Union County celebration of St. All proceeds from the events benefit the 2006 Union County St. Patrick’s dren under 6 are free. Upcoming are presented. Currently scheduled many parks where you can go without Patrick. Day Parade. The 10th annual parade steps off at 1 p.m. on March 11, on Morris events include “The Art of Quilling” programs include “NSN Telescopes your parents being scared.” The Union County Emerald Soci­ Avenue in Union. on March 12, “Loo and Other Colonial Toolkit” by Ray Shapp on March 24 In 2006, The fund continues its ety nominated McGinnis-DiChiara for Games” on March 19 and “Tin Pierc­ and “Jupiter, King of the Solar Sys­ 129-year-old tradition of serving chil­ grand marshal, and she was elected ing” on March 26. For more informa­ tem” by Alan P. Witzgall on May 5. tion, call the museum at 232-1776. dren with a wide variety of special unanimously by representatives of the Dance for people with disabilities events and volunteer opportunities. Red Cross offers parade committee member organiza­ On March 12, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County students For more information on how to join tions and parade officers. She is Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities will host the 10th annual St. lifeguard course the local Fresh Air volunteer team, call known throughout New Jersey and Patrick’s Day “Green Dance” for people with disabilities. Honored for artwork The Tri-County Chapter of the Laurie Landau at 973-467-9054 or beyond for her 30 years of work help­ The event will be at the Westfield Community Room located in Westfield Artwork from various schools in American Red Cross in collaboration The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003, ing the needy as president and chief from 3 to 5 p.m. Snacks, refreshments and DJ entertainment by Golden Note Union County is being showcased for with the JCC of Central along with or visit www.freshair.org. executive officer of the Community Entertainment Inc. will be provided. Pre-registration is required. The “Green the Art Educators of New Jersey’s Fanwood YMCA is offering a Life­ FoodBank of New Jersey located in Dance” theme is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, so participants are urged to wear Youth Art Month, an annual obser­ guard Training Course. Ice skating center Hillside. green. vance each March in the state of New Individuals 15 and older can regis­ open for season The grand marshal traces her Irish “This is a wonderful program designed exclusively for people with disabili­ Jersey to emphasize the value of art ter for the course. The course teaches Warinanco Ice Skating Center, a roots back through three grandparents ties, giving them the opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and have fun on education for all children and to individuals the skills and knowledge facility of the County of Union, is to counties Cork, Limerick and Water­ the dance floor,” said Union County Freeholder Vice Chair Bette Jane Kowals­ encourage support for quality school needed to prevent and respond to open for the 2005-06 ice skating sea­ ford. A recipient of a multitude of ki, liaison to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities. art programs. aquatic emergencies and provides son on Six local art students have had their them with a Lifeguard Certificate Skating sessions will be as follows: artwork selected to represent the coun­ upon successful completion. It also • Tuesdays and Thursdays, from ty. The exhibit, which is held in the includes certification in CPR for the 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Winter games State House Annex Tunnel in Trenton, Professional Rescuer and First Aid. • Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to will be held in March to celebrate The course will be held at JCC of Cen- noon. Youth Art Month. An opening recep­ tral/Fanwood YMCA on Martine • Fridays, from 10 a. m. to noon, tion and awards ceremony is sched­ Avenue in Scotch Plains. from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6 to 8 uled for March 15th for the students, There is a great need for lifeguards p.m., which is a family session during their families and their teachers. in different pools this summer and which children ages 17 and younger The art students whose artwork has throughout the year. Don’t miss this must be accompanied by an adult, and been selected for this exhibit are: opportunity to be trained as a life­ from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. • Alex Bricki — eighth-grader at guard. • Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to St. John the Apostle in Clark The next session will run from 12:30 p.m., from 1 to 3 p.m. and from • Geena Gao — sixth grader at Edi­ April 3 through April 26. Another ses­ 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. son Intermediate School in Westfield sion will run from May 11 through • Sundays, from 1 to 3 p.m., from • Jennifer LeMar — 12th grader at May 25. Please call 908-756-6414 ext. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 8:30 and Union High School in Union 10 to register or for more information. 10:30 p.m. • Katarina DiLillo — fourth grader This schedule may be subject to at Sherman School in Roselle Park Learn more about change on holidays. Call the Skating • Romina Boyan — second grader new MVC rules online Center to find out if changes will be at Robert Gordon School in Roselle Local NJ Motor Vehicle Commis­ made. General sessions cost $5 for Park sion agencies will renew almost 2.05 adults, $4 for children 17 and younger, • Zachary Frohman — first grader million driver licenses in 2006, a and $4.25 for senior citizens. Skate at Hamilton Terrace School in Berke­ record number that represents an rental is an additional $3. Discount ley Heights. increase of almost 90 percent over last cards are available for Union County This artwork and other Union year. residents who plan to skate on a regu­ County art students artwork will also A number of factors are influenc­ lar basis. be on display at IKEA Elizabeth ing this increase, including the elimi­ Open hockey is on Wednesdays through April 3. nation of non-photo paper license from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a fee of $7 The entire Union County Youth Art renewal by mail, the 2004 introduction for participants ages 18 and older with Second-graders at Frank K. Hehnly School in Clark try to match cards depicting various Month can also be viewed at www.art- of New Jersey’s Digital Driver proper identification and a shielded or Olympic sporting events. sonia.com/schools/unioncounty1 License, and the requirement for all caged helmet. New Jersey motorists to go through Astronomers to talk, the state’s six-point ID verification look through telescopes policy. 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Krasnow began meeting in Associate Editor such places, a move which proved Words often have a beauty which easy because her work is so portable. transcends their very meaning. The “I meet them in a public place, usu­ sounds created when spoken call forth ally a bar or restaurant, and I just take emotions that lie deep within the notes about whatever inspires me and words themselves. If this sounds far­ I try to make a portrait use words that fetched, one need only look at the art­ adequately make a portrait, the way work of Janice Krasnow to recognize the words sound together,” says Kras- this truth. now. Krasnow is a resident of Glen “Some people are very elusive, Ridge who has been experimenting others are very dominate but they do with text portraits for several years. tend to be poetic. It’s more the way the For her, this medium is a way to words sound. All my paintings are express what she sees in others and black oil paint on birch panel. I always bring it to life. use black oil paint on light gray “I want to communicate what grounds. It’s not dominant, so you can strikes me about a person and also cre­ get to the image by reading it.” ate a striking image,” explains Kras- In time, her work began to be now. “I want to portray some aspect of appreciated by people in artistic cir­ the reality and mystery of each person cles. Krasnow’s work has been simultaneously.” reviewed in Art Forum, The New York One doesn’t jump into this field Times, The Star-Ledger, Daily Candy, without an extensive background in Elle, Art On Paper and Interior the arts, and Krasnow illustrates this Design, including one New York Times point. She first earned a master’s piece about the commissioned por­ degree in studio art from Rutgers Uni­ traits, where Barry Schwabsky said versity. However, text portraits “...it is concrete, tactile, and vivid At the ‘Portraits: Undone’ exhibit at the Westby Gallery at Rowan University, which runs from today to April 7, with an open­ intrigued her from the start. though paradoxically still ambiguous ing reception March 9, Janice Krasnow’s text portraits will be explored. For the exhibit, samples of her work will be displayed “There’s a lot of artists out there because of its hyper-specificity...” including photographs of subjects and the text portraits that represent them. who work with text that impressed me. In addition to recognition in news­ part of her life, it is only one facet of do. I do text portraits. It’s just one of Undone” is a behind-the-scenes pri­ it’s educational and it’s informative, I tend to be very poetic with text, very papers and magazines, Krasnow has Krasnow’s character. “My husband is the things I do. There’s no picture. It’s vate glimpse of the artist’s process of personal and exposed a vulnerable original,” says Krasnow. “The text also received commendations. In a jazz vocalist,” she says. “His name is pictureless. making commissioned portraits and side of me as an artist. It just seemed portraits are essential and unique 2005, she was awarded a New Jersey Eddie Skuller and we have three chil­ “I had been working with text and I her secret thoughts and feelings about like a good show for me to do at a uni­ because I’m trying to represent them.” Print and Paper Fellowship in print­ dren, two 2-year-olds and a 10-year- do a series of portraits. The first series the people who commissioned them. versity, not a gallery. It makes the After she had decided upon her making from Rutgers Center for Inno­ old.” I did describes human, animal and Krasnow creates commissioned audience privy to some of my secret medium, the next task for Krasnow vative Print and Paper. This grant gave Part of the attraction of her chosen plant life. The second series is descrip­ portraits through the use of text. They thoughts.” was to choose a subject. Although ani­ Krasnow the opportunity to work with artwork is the freedom it allows her to tions of the body and the third series is consist of strange and elegant, yet Krasnow continues, “For this mals and plant life were early studies, Master Printer Randy Hemminghaus devote time to her family. “A lot of my based on sensation. The fourth series oddly funny and warm text portraits of show, which is about my process, she was soon drawn to the most varied to create a unique edition of prints. work is very portable,” says Krasnow. is the commissioned portraits. The various people. In this show, “Por­ ‘Portraits Undone’ will include notes of subjects: people. This limited edition print is available “When a curator wants something, series are infinite and unending, so I traits: Undone,” Janice Krasnow will I’ve taken and Polaroids and some fin­ “I really wanted to work with a live through Lesley Heller Gallery in New they can just tell me.” can create text pictures at any time in exhibit notes, polaroids and documen­ ished paintings.” model for the improvisational and York. This freedom has allowed Krasnow my life.” tation of her artistic process in creat­ There’s little doubt that, when it social aspects of commissioned por­ With her success, Krasnow now to pursue other areas of expression as In an attempt to express the origins ing a commissioned portrait and comes to the artwork of Janice Kras- traits. I’m interested in people and fas­ devotes her artistic pursuits almost well. “I also write self-help books. I of her artwork and how her creative include several finished portraits. now, it will speak for itself. cinated by people. I don’t know any­ exclusively to text portraits. “I’ve had one published, ‘How to Get Along process foments her creations, Kras- Explains Krasnow, “It’s conceptu­ For more information about her one else who does commissioned text been doing commissioned portraits for with Other People.’ I also do some now will be presenting an exhibit, ally-based work. The portraits are text Krasnow’s artwork through the Lesley portraits.” about five years,” she says. “I did a image painting. My main portion of “Portraits: Undone” at the Westby portraits. They’re actually composed Heller Gallery in New York, e-mail Of course, choosing a subject and show initially in New York at Thomas. artwork is text portraits.” Gallery at Rowan University, opening of words. [email protected]. getting together with them are two dif­ I still live in Glen Ridge. I’ve lived However, she tries not to become today and running through April 7, “The show is about the people who Associate Editor David Jablonski ferent problems. But after a little here five years. I have a studio at too locked into just one subject within with an opening reception March 9 commission portraits and allows for can be reaced at 908-686-7700, ext. while, she realized the best way to home.” her chosen medium. “I do commission from 5 to 7 p.m. people to have a view into my world. I 124, or djablonski@thelocalsource. meet with her subject was in a casual Although art is a very important portraits. It’s just one of the things I More than an exhibition, “Portraits: decided to do it at a university because com. ‘Folk is the New Black’ for folk songwriter Janis Ian By Jeff Cummins depth of her work provided a bridge to the pop arena, giv­ Sanctuary Concert series. out of the unselfish ‘60s,” Ian said. “Now, the world has Staff Writer ing her mass appeal in the mid-1970s. “It’s much more a folk album than anything I’ve done gotten so complicated and so big, they’ve overwhelmed me Janis Ian may just be one of the most natural songwrit­ Many Americans discovered her during an appearance for years,” Ian said. “It runs the gamut from political to with the sheer numbers. It’s hard to feel like an individual ing talents of all time. Consider her perspective on inspira­ she made on “The Mike Douglas Show,” an afternoon talk funny, from self-serving to pretty. I wanted to make a folk can do anything or mean anything.” tion. show that featured performances and witty banter with its album. I wanted to make an album where the lyrics and Though Ian won’t acknowledge what inspires her, she She doesn’t know what inspires her. No, that’s not a guests. songs could stand on their own with just a guitar.” conceded there were plenty of artists she listed to when she misprint. Her work has certainly stood the test of time. A third Earlier in her career, Ian wrote a few songs that dealt was younger, including Billie Holiday, Pete Seeger, Joan “I don’t know where it comes from,” Ian said, referring generation is now listening to her songs. All in all, that’s with subjects that some subjects that were considered Baez and Dave Van Ronk. How has her music changed to her sources of inspiration. “Whenever someone asks me pretty good for a girl who grew up on a South Jersey chick­ “taboo.” Though not about a controversial subject, “At Sev­ since then? that, it’s the only thing I can think. I think that part of the en farm and moved to East Orange for her middle school enteen,” seemed to articulate the emotions of those who felt ” I think it’s a lot cleaner now,” Ian said. “I don’t know talent of a songwriter is to store up experience and have it years. As the years progressed, Ian received critical acclaim themselves to be socially disenfranchised. that the subject is so much different. I don’t write about come out in a different way.” for her music from people like Ella Fitzgerald and Chet “As an artist, you certainly are not part of the pack,” Ian myself so much now. Then you get older, and you go, Truth be told, Ian never lacks for inspiration. Ian’s Atkins. In 1968, Richie Havens, who went on to achieve said. “Once you accept that, you can start using that to your ‘Wow, my life isn’t that interesting.’ There are a lot of peo­ songs, including “Society’s Child,” from her self-titled fame for his performance at Woodstock, played with Ian on benefit.” ple whose lives are much more interesting. I think most of debut album in 1967; “Jesse,” from the album titled her album, “The Secret Life of J. Eddy Fink,” named after “At Seventeen” benefited Ian by sending her popularity that is just by virtue of being a lot older.” “Stars,” in 1974, and “At Seventeen,” from “Between The her name at birth, Janis Eddy Fink. Three years later, coun- soaring. The song addressed the plight of those who Ian certainly hopes her stories are interesting enough Lines,” released in 1975, have lyrics that evoke a wide ty/southern rock musician Charlie Daniels performed on weren’t socially popular at a time when the nation itself when she takes the stage on March 12. range of emotions — and are always memorable. “At Sev­ her album, “Present Company.” was experiencing a certain socially awkward period. Does For more information, call 973-376-4946 or log on to enteen,” received five Grammy nominations, the most for Now, Ian has released a new disc, “Folk is the New Ian see any similarities between the world’s situation in the sanctuaryconcerts.org. any female artist at the time. Black,” which she will highlight in her concert on March mid-1970s and the current climate? Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached at jcum- Ian’s work was always based in folk, but the quality and 12 at the Presbyterian Church in Chatham as part of the “I think it’s similar in some ways, but we were coming [email protected].

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Do not signaling that it is time to forgive an people. VIRGO, Aug. 23 to Sept. 22: It is Throughout the ups and downs of information as possible in preparation be afraid to pioneer or to explore new emotional mishap and move forward. CANCER, June 22 to July 22: impossible for you to see and under­ social affairs, it is best to maintain a for required writing or communicating trails. TAURUS, April 20 to May 20: It Expansive thoughts or concepts will stand both sides of a story. Share your sense of calm. Approach an emotion­ down the road. If your birthday is this week, there pays to be friendly or at least courte­ set the stage for an active exchange of dilemma with a partner or mate and ally turbulent exchange with a peace­ AQUARIUS, Jan. 20 to Feb. 18: is a lot of excitement and adventure on ous in a club or group situation. Some­ information this week. Do your home­ allow them to offer their insights and ful and self-assured attitude. This is a highly charged and exciting tap for you during the coming year. Go one that you will meet will have the work and be prepared with a few input. SAGITTARIUS, Nov. 22 to Dec. period in your life. along with plans or opportunities to power and influence to impact your exciting ideas to share. LIBRA, Sept. 23 to Oct. 23: Think 21: Turn your attention to a domestic Stay focused and complete a expand in education, travel or philo­ life. LEO, July 23 to Aug. 22: Listen to about ways that you can and should project. Family members and loved demanding assignment or task with sophical thoughts. Encaustic painting workshop offered Encaustic painting is an ancient materials, and a list will be made part by a grant from the NJ State neighborhood technique that uses paint made from available at registration. The fee for Council on the Arts, Department of pigments mixed with molten wax. either Workshop 1 or Workshop 2 is State, a partner agency of the National REGIONAL ♦DOWNTOWN* ■nnilNTY* ♦SUSSEX COUNTY* ] E ♦ FULTON COUNTY* Francesca Azzara, a Westfield artist $65, plus a $25 materials fee. Endowment for the Arts. Funders for THEATRES PMC LOFTON HILLS 12 LOFTON HILLS MALL REEL HOUSE CEDARVILLE FRUGAL 20 PLAZA THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30 3:40 DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER (PG-13) (S6.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) ($2.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) who has been working with this tech­ To register for either workshop, this program are: Merck & Co. Inc., OPC THEATRES Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 (R) SOUTH COUNTRY (PG) 1:30-3:40 HEAVEN LATER (PG-13) 1:30-3:40 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 PRIMO 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER (PG-13) 5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 PRIMO (PG-13) Wed. ‘SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT No passes Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 (R) 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 (R) nique almost exclusively over the past contact The Arts Guild of Rahway at PSE&G Foundation and the Geraldine 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 PRIMO 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 SOUTH or discount coupons please. iOTH MILE (VflLO's-lTl 3» 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 COUNTRY (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:4 several years, is scheduled to teach 732-381-7511 or by e-mail at arts- R. Dodge Foundation. Matinee price for all shows until 9:50 SENTURA (PG-13) 1: r>r*UTE (R) 1:10-3:2'’ M A ' -- — ->/» tL ROUTE (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30 6pm. Advance tickets available. 9:45-11:00 ■ASED ON ' 'CGEND OF ELTORRO SOUTH COUNTRY (PG 1 7:40-9:50-ll:00 two upcoming one-day workshops at [email protected]. Students The Arts Guild of Rahway is a non­ 5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 THr "ER (R) 1:30-3:40 EL TORRO (PG) 11:05 RY SWATTER 7:40-9:50-11:00 CANSKI ‘ E (PG-13) the Arts Guild of Rahway in March. can register at The Arts Guild, 1670 profit multidisciplinary center for the ’ •30-3:40-5:45-7: " 10:00 HEARD 2 (R) " WARS ~ .-7:40-9:50 IOTH MILE :45-9:45-11:00 Azzara will teach the history of Irving St. in downtown Rahway Arts located at 1670 Irving St. in c (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40 .PISODE 3 (PG-13) for Movies, Showtimes and Tickets, . -0-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 encaustic painting along with fusing between 9 and 11 a.m. or 1 and 4 p.m. downtown Rahway. call the number #(express code) ... HIS BOOTS (PG) ______or visit website.______Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 techniques, glazing, etching, mark­ Monday through Friday. Full payment Each year, the Art Guild offers a STEAMER:ROYAL TEES BASED (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:43 ON A TRUE STORY (PG-13) making, collaging, stenciling and a for either workshop is required to program of monthly art exhibitions, a 3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-1 variety of other uses for/with the wax finalize your registration. For infor­ jazz series, a classical music series and PMC MOVIE GROUP FRUGAL FULTON 6 DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE ADVANCED TICKETS NOW ONUNE ($6.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) medium. A very wide range of tech­ mation about this and other programs fall, winter and spring sessions of art CHILDREN UNDER 6 NOT ADMITTED THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30-3:40 AGES 6-16 WITH PARENT ONLY 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER (PG-1 niques can be used with the encaustic at The Arts Guild of Rahway, visit the classes and workshops for adults, chil­ Bargain Shows MON. thru FRI. til 5pm. Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 (R) WED. (except Holidays)-$6.00 ALL Day 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 PRIMO (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 medium to to allow students a great Web site: www.rahwayartsguild.org. dren and teens at all levels of experi­ for more INFO, call the number. TRAVELTHE LEGEND ROUTE OF (R) EL 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40TORRO 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 number of possibilities for its use in This program is made possible in ence. 5:45-7:45-, IN HIS BOOTS (PG) Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05 Tues. 10:00 12:30-2 CAR WARS EPISODE 3 (PG-13) their work. These two workshops will 11:05-1:10-3 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 (PG-13) 1:30- CANSKULL (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45 TRAVEL ROYAL TEES (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:43 cover many of the available tech­ for Movies, Showtimes and Tickets, IN HIS BOO. NOTICE! If you have a HOME MORTGAGE call the number «express code) 7:40-10:00 or visit website. STEAMER: BA. niques and prepare students to experi­ (PG-13) 3:20-5:30- UFCWESTuOO Main Sheer CANSKUU. (R) 1:3 DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE w ith Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo or CAR WARS EPIS. (S3.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) ment on their own and find even more 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:s THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30 3:40 Wachovia Mtg Cos.- Market Research Co. is seeking 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER (PG-1 uses for this adaptable medium. Many Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 (R) ♦DOWNTOWN* UNIFIED FILMS SPRINv 11:05-l: 10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 PRIMO customers to participate in an independent study of customer DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GAR« (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 artists over the last 10 years in partic­ (S4.50 with validation when parking a, TRAVEL ROUTE (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40 PLAZA WEST 1400 Main Street THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30 IN HIS BOOTS (PG) Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05 service levels in the aforementioned Mtg Cos. telephone call DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER. 10:00 ular have become fascinated by the ($4.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 STEAMER: BASED ON A TRUE STOF THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30 3:40 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 PRIMO (PG-13) 3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 centers. Earn $$ for each completed evaluation- Absolutely 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER (PG-13) (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 encaustic medium and are using it or Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 HEARD 2 (R) (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 TRAVEL ROUTE PRIMO THE LEGEND OF EL TORRO UFC EAST 1400 Main Street 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 adapting it in the creation of their art­ No Selllngl Absolutely NO Account Information collected! Call E (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40 DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE IN HIS BOOTS (PG) Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05 ($4.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) CAR WARS EPISODE 3 (PG-13) (R) 1:30-3:40 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE THE SPORTS CASTER work. The wax medium can also be Toll Free: 1.866.451.5020 or Email: [email protected] REEL HOUSE CLIFTON11300 EAST AVE (S4.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) 5:45-7:45-9:45-11 HEAVEN LATER (PG-13 CANSKULL (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45 DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE Tues. 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 (R) (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45 ($3.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30-3:40 HEARD 2 State: Name, Address, Telephone Number and Mortgage Co. PLAZA EAST 536 MLKBLVD ROYAL TEES ‘ - 7:45-a_‘ " ------— 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 PRIMO used as a finishing surface over either DISCOUNT PARKING at , “^ -1 ■ ! ■■0-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 (S3.50 with validation wh ‘ ) 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40 affiliation to receive your information packet. (Mortgagecompany HEAVEN LATER (PG » ON A TRUE STOR oil or acrylic paintings and can be left 5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 T :3Q;2:40-9:50-11:00 employees and their families are excluded.) 12:30-2:40-5:05-10:00 ______fcHG-13) 1:10-3:20-5:30 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 SOUTH THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30-3:40 7:40-11:50 CANSKULL (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45 with either a matte finish or polished COUNTRY (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45 IOTH MILE (R) 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40 7:45-9:45 11:00 (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30 9:50 SENTURA (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45 (R) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45 TRAVEL ROUTE 9:45-11:00 PMC SOUTH LOWE 14 ROYAL TEES to a shiny surface. 7:40 9:50 THE LEGEND OF EL TORRO DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-11:00 (PG-13) 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 SOUTH COUNTRY (PG-13) 1:30-3:40 ($4.50 with validation when parking after (R) 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:4 5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 THE LEGEND OF (R) 1:30-3:40 TRAVEL ROUTE (PG) 11:05-1:10-3:20-5:30 THE SPORTS CASTER UPC 10 PLAZA WEST 1400 Main Street Either of these workshops will pro­ THE LEGEND OF EL TORRO EL TORRO DISCOUNT PARKING at ON-SITE GARAGE 7:40-9:50-11:00 CANSKULL (R) (S3.50 with validation when parking after 5pm) vide a solid grounding in the use of PLAZA THREE 2 1:30-3:40-5:45-7:45-9:45-11:00 THE SPORTS CASTER (R) 1:30-3:40 this molten wax paint, its application and a variety of methods that you can incorporate into your current tech­ niques and/or styles. 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For DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT TODAY. SERVICES CENTER more information call www.Ringling.com Ì 1-800-762-8378 £ www.esctestprep.com ______908-686-7850______©2006 FELD ENTERTAINMENT WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 — PAGE 21 Getting Weird, Wild and Wonderful at the UCAC On March 4, the Union County backgrounds to come into direct con­ Arts Center will present Weird, Wild tact with the arts — not just as a pas­ and Wonderful, the second of four pro­ sive observer, but also as an active ductions in the UCAC’s Mentors in participant. Each workshop highlights Music program. the unique aspects of the presenting Weird, Wild & Wonderful, featur­ artist’s craft. Participants in all of the ing Rand Whipple’s renowned Box of Mentors in Music workshops work Light Theatre, is a truly unique inter­ directly with professional artists who active experience both for the per­ provide both motivational and educa­ formers as well as the audience. At tional support. The program provides times, the computer animation tells the children with a unique introduction to story; then again at times the perform­ the positive effects of arts participa­ ers do. Sometimes they share the tion. stage. The computer animations, cre­ The Union County Arts Center rec­ ated by Rand Whipple and Andrew ognizes and thanks the Ronald Hubatsek, are projected onto a screen. McDonald House Charities for spon­ The animations are colorful, surpris­ soring this season’s Mentors in Music ing and quite lively. In between the program. Ronald McDonald House animations, the audience will see and Charities’ generous gift supports the hear stories told with mime, sound Arts Center and their continuous Sadie Dawkins Rosales, as Musetta, and Pedro Armando effects and a get a chance to get into efforts to bring arts educational initia­ Rosales, as Rodolfo, will perform in the Little Opera Com­ the act themselves. tives to children and young adults. pany production of ‘La Boheme' on Saturday and Sunday Weird, Wild & Wonderful performs Tickets are $15 and may be pur­ at Union County College. stories like you’ve never heard them chased by calling 732-499-8226 or before. The stories are drawn from but online by visiting the Web site at not limited to such fables, ghost sto­ www.UCAC.org. Tickets may also be ries, folk tales and mime pieces as: purchased in person at the Ticket Cen­ ‘La Boheme’ comes Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red tral Box Office located at the corner of Riding Hood, The Monkey and its 1601 Irving St. and Central Ave., Rah­ Shadow, The Milkmaid and her Pail, way. The Arts Center provides barrier­ to UCC in Cranford The Wind and the Sun, and many free access and seating for our patron The Little Opera Company of New Vocal Competition, which describes many more. upon request. The theatre is located Jersey, a division of the New Jersey him as “one of the fastest rising stars Box of Light productions have within walking distance of the Rah­ Workshop for the Arts, will present on the American opera scene today.” been seen in twelve countries on four way NJ Transit train station and can be two performances of Giacomo Pucci­ The role of Marcello will be sung continents. In the United States, Whip­ reached by taking exit 135 from the ni’s renowned opera “La Boheme” at by Chad Armstrong, who has recently ple’s work has been seen at the Smith­ Garden State Parkway or exit 12 from the Roy Smith Theater at Union Coun­ appeared with Tulsa Opera and the sonian Institution and on public televi­ the Turnpike. Parking is available ty College in Cranford. Performance Oklahoma Opera Theater. sion. downtown at the newly completed dates are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Other cast members include The Union County Arts Center Rahway parking garage. A free shuttle Sunday at 3 p.m. Michael Turay as Schaunard, Roger places a high priority on the develop­ is available to and from the theatre. “La Boheme” will be conducted by Hayden as Benoit and Tom Avakian as ment of arts education initiatives. We The Union County Arts Center is Robert Butts, who recently made a Alcindoro. believe that all people are inherently dedicated to providing world-class guest appearance conducting the New In keeping with the LOC philoso­ musical — with the ability to appreci­ entertainment that is exciting, educa­ Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the phy of giving participants an opportu­ ate, understand and make music. It is tional, affordable and responsive to with great excitement that we continue the diverse interests of the communi­ Weird, Wild & Wonderful, featuring Rand Whipple's Nous Theater in Blairstown. Honored nity to work side by side with profes­ renowned Box of Light Theatre, is a truly unique interac­ as Arts Professional of 2004 by the sionals, many area residents will be our Mentors in Music Program. ties we serve. The Union County Arts The Mentors in Music workshops Center thanks the following for their tive experience both for the performers as well as the Arts Council of the Morris County performing on stage. Featured young audience. area, Butts is also the principal con­ artist Tony Mowatt, a sophomore at are geared toward students of middle continued support: the city of Rahway, ductor of the Baroque Orchestra of Union High School, will be playing school through high school ages as a Merck & Co., the county of Union Bank, and Northfield Bank. Other New Jersey State Council on the North Jersey. the role of Parpignol. Cast in the means of allowing children of all Board of Chosen Freeholders, RSI funding has been made possible by the Arts/Department of State. The director of La Boheme will be ensemble with solos are local talented Fausto Pineda, who has performed children including Luke Miaro and extensively throughout the United Brian Woo from Cranford, William ‘Altered Spaces’ will have reception at domogallery States and New York City. A member Shore from Scotch Plains and Emily domogallery has announced its there juxtaposition have allowed “Altered Spaces” is a significant Gottesman recently received a of the National Tour Company of “The Grabryzewska from Linden. Local new exhibition, “Alyce Gottesman: Gottesman to explore space at both departure from Gottesman’s earlier 2006 Fellowship from the New Jersey King and I” and “Grease,” Pineda has teenagers who are featured are Sarah Altered Spaces,” will take place Feb. ends of the spectrum. With charcoal, minimal abstractions, which she pur­ State Council on the Arts. appeared at the Actors’ Playhouse, Queller, Jennifer Dilzell and Natalie 21 to April 5, with a reception Friday Gottesman is exploring space with an sued for many years. Though conflict “Alyce Gottesman: Altered where he was honored with the Car- Narotzky from Westfield, Andrea from 6 to 9 p.m. explosive, spontaneous expression, and tension lay beneath the surface in Spaces” will be on view at domo­ bonell Award Nomination for Best Roberts from Edison and Sarah “Altered Spaces” is a new body of defining space with a matrix of marks. her past work, it has now risen to the gallery, 447 Springfield Ave., Summit, Supporting Actor in a Musical for his Dwider and Kyle Aslin from Cranford. work consisting of charcoal drawings In contrast, the encaustic paintings surface. domogallery is proud to have New Jersey 07901, 908-608-0079, role as Lun Tha in “The King and I.” Other young artists featured in the and encaustic paintings. The innate reflect space more deliberately Gottesman’s new body of work as its Gallery hours are Tuesday through This past summer, Pineda was the ensemble are Connor Jennings, qualities of these two mediums and through the use of color and light. next exhibition. Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. musical director of the Showcase The­ Frankie Cierpial, Felicia Erlich, Amy ater production of “Into the Woods.” Reich, Elizabeth Rich, Sarah Szollar, Set in Paris in the 1830s, “La Coleen Cleary, Pamela Marks and Boheme” is Puccini’s tale of Bohemi­ Dara Silverman of Westfield, Brianna an student artists and writers. The Redmount, Andrea Redmount and major roles in this LOC production are Katie Lauricella from Scotch Plains, sung by professional performers. Star­ Maria Gabryzewska of Linden, Julia ring as Mimi is soprano Kristen Samp­ Zappi and Davonna Approvato of son, who has appeared with the Hud­ South Plainfield and Stephanie Louis son Opera Theater, Dicapo Opera, of Elizabeth. Shaker Mountain Opera and the Santa Local talented adults performing in Fe Opera. She was the winner of the the ensemble include Joy Adolfo of Cecelia Bartoli Scholarship and the Rahway, Cherly Muthig of Cranford Fast & Friendly...... To Sit Down Elegant Eleanor Lieber Awards. and Shelly Narotzky of Westfield. Performing in the role of Rodolfo To harmonize with the theme of La is Pedro Armando Rosales, whom Boheme and to coordinate with Youth Cantiamo Opera refers to as “one of Art Month, for this production, the A P E R O L A the most beautiful lyric tenor voices of LOC is providing an opportunity for his generation.” Rosales is a recent area teens to showcase their art work. The Pearl participant in the Caramoor Opera Prior to the “La Boheme” perform­ Young Artist Program and the Dicapo ance, during intermission and after the Lunch Specials Opera Artist Program. final curtain, opera patrons will be Serving Lunch & Dinner Sadie Dawkins Rosales will be per­ able to view the student art work on Part of forming the role of Musetta. She display in the theater lobby. Upcoming Entertainment Events recently played the title role in Sour Funding for the Little Opera Com­ Call fo r Information Angelica with One World Symphony, pany has been made possible, in part, This and Magda in La Rodine with Teatro by the New Jersey Council on the 2258 Morris Ave., Union Felice. With the Lyric Opera of Cleve­ Arts, Department of State, a partner 908-686-3800 land, she has performed as Lucia in agency of the National Endowment of DINING the “Rape of Lucretia” and Serpetta in the Arts, through a grant administered C 8I CA'O MEXICAB “La Finta Giardiniera.” by the Union County Division of Cul­ A J U O A O GRILL Bass Erik Kroncke, performing as 5 tural and Heritage Affairs and by the Intimate Atmosphere GUIDE Colline, has appeared with Chau- Westfield Foundation. Authentic Daily Specials tauque Opera, Natchez Opera Festival, Tickets for “La Boheme” are $30 HOURS Austin Lyric Opera the New York for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for Lunch Tues-Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm & Opera Forum. He was the 2002 and students. For more information, call Dinner Tues-Thur 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fri & Sat 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2003 winner of the Friedrich Schorr the NJWA office at 908-789-9696. Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm On and O ff Premises Catering TO PUT 908-497-1771 Your A GREAT 13 Eastman St. • Cranford m o lly . PLACE FOR www.salsas-mexican-grill.com SPECIAL Village BBQ Restaurant By Robert Zullo in the IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Villas« Staff Writer When Augusta Cale came to New Jersey from Madeira, Portugal, 20 years ago, there BBQ ~ were hardly any restaurants in the area serving Portuguese cuisine. Spotlight Barbecue Chicken & Ribs Times have changed. Charcoal Pit With an influx of Portuguese immigrants to central and northern New Jersey, the Call Portuguese & American Cuisine number of eateries serving Portuguese-style barbecue, churrasco, and the demand for the food has increased dramatically. 889 Stiles St., Linden Cale, who runs Village Barbecue in Linden with her husband, Joaquin, said the Anne Santos increased competition doesn't worry her. 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Bacalao (broiled cod), pork bits, chicken in garlic sauce and Portuguese steaks are Monday and Tuesday Nights are Burger Nights at Molly’s also big sellers, Cale said. Enjoy Italian food the way Mamma Buy One Burger and Get the Second One at HALF PRICE. Even the batata frita - otherwise known as french fries- carry the authentic taste of cooked it those years ago Europe. ENJOY MOLLY’S SUNSET SPECIALS Restaurant & B ar “It's the olive oil, nice and hot,” said Cale, of the fries' unique flavor. CATERING FOR ALL Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM $ INTERNATIONAL CUISINE The traditional, home-style meals - served with rice, fries and/ or vegetables - can be OCCASIONS ALL INCLUSIVE: Choice of Soup or Salad, Choice of Entrée, 1 5 paired with appetizers such as clams in garlic sauce and Portuguese sausage and ______Coffee or Tea and Dessert______908-353-7113 finished with a delectable selection from the dessert menu, which includes flan and rice Separate Dining Room pudding. 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Recommended for ages 12 and dar is open to all groups and organi­ older, admission is free. The reserva­ tion phone number is 908-659-5189. zations in the Union County area. To ANIMAL BABBLE ZOO/ANIMALITOS place your free listing, send informa­ reservation. days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, Elm St., Westfield. A donation is $2. CHIQUITOS will be Saturday at 1 p.m. tion to: Worrall Community Newspa­ at the Elizabeth Campus of Union pers, 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., P.O. Box Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., For information, call 908-889-5265 or Ave., Union, chronicles more than 200 send inquiries via e-mail to and the Kids’ Writing Workshop, Satur­ 908-889-4751. County College, 12 West Jersey St. 3109, Union 07083. Faxes may be years of New Jersey and U.S. history. [email protected] or visit the Web days at 10 a.m. For information, call Recommended for ages 4 to 9, admis­ sent to 908-686-6681. SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45- sion is free. The reservation phone The museum is open to the public site at www.tmrci.com. 973-376-8544. year-olds and older, meets every Tues­ Wednesdays through Saturdays, from number is 908-659-5189. THE HARVEST QUILTERS OF CEN­ day at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Buffet ANIMAL BABBLE ZOO/ANIMALITOS Ar t Sh o w s 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, from Grand Ballroom, 2660 Morris Ave., noon to 4 p.m., April through Decem­ TRAL NEW JERSEY will meet the first CHIQUITOS will be March 12 at 1 p.m. u sic Union. Admission is $7. For informa­ at the Plainfield Campus of Union LANDSCAPES will be the focus of ber. For more information about Monday of each month at Cozy Corner M tion, call 908-688-8816. County College, 232 East Second St. “Landscope: Recent Landscape upcoming Liberty Hall events or for Creations quilt shop, Park Avenue, THE PEACEMAKERS salute peace Recommended for ages 4 to 9, admis­ Imagery,” at the Arts Guild of Rahway, reservations, call 908-527-0400. Scotch Plains. leaders from around the world with a SINGLES MIX AND MINGLE, every 1670 Irving St., Rahway, now through KNITTING GROUP meets every Mon­ concert on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live sion is free. The reservation phone number is 908-659-5189. March 17. Admission is free. Featured day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters are Wilkins Theatre on the campus of entertainment and free finger food at THE PLAYWRITING PROCESS work­ artists include Patricia Brentano, Peter encouraged to bring a favorite project Kean University in Union. Tickets are Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Ave., and o n c e r t s shop will be March 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Giaccio, Laura Lou Levy and Roger C Premiere Stages on the second floor of Tucker. For more information, call 732­ CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will Hutchinson Hall, 1000 Morris Ave. 381-7511, or log on to www.rahwa- feature the following: yartsguild.org. ‘La Boheme’ rhapsody Recommended for ages 11 to 14, Every Monday, Open Mic Night. admission is free. The reservation THE DONALD B. PALMER MUSEUM Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. phone number is 908-737-4360. at the Springfield Public Library, 66 Every Wednesday, karaoke night. Mountain Ave., Springfield, plans the The Crossroads is located at 78 following exhibits: North Ave., Garwood. For information, • Louis Winarsky, through March call Lee at 908-232-5666, or visit the Va r ie t y 30. Web site, www.xxroads.com. THE 16TH ANNUAL NASTY DAUGH­ For information on these exhibits COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE TERS OF ST. BRIDGET DINNER will and other programs at the Donald B. CONCERT SERIES of Westfield has be March 11 at the Westwood on North Palmer Museum, call 973-376-4930. resumed. All shows start at 8 p.m. and Avenue in Garwood. The organization BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST the doors always open at 7:30 p.m. invites all women to an evening of NANCY ORI is featured at a perma­ Admission is $15 and will benefit the good food and great company. DJ nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public AIDS quilt. For information, call 908­ Kevin Westley will once again entertain Library, 290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley 412-9105, press 2. Other concerts will with his Irish dance lessons and music. Heights. For information, call 908-464­ take place at the First United Methodist The guests have a choice of three 9333. Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., entrees: corned beef and cabbage, “SIMPLY ART,” works by Lydia R. corner of North Ave., Westfield. boneless stuffed chicken breast or filet Watson, will be presented at the Chil­ SUBURBAN COMMUNITY MUSIC of sole francaise. The price is $42 per dren’s Specialized Hospital, 150 New CENTER will host the following con­ Providence Road, Mountainside, now person and reservations are accepted certs: through March 31 in the PT Wing. Art until March 7. Doors open at 6:30. Pro­ • Meet the Woodwinds, with New ceeds from the annual dinner benefit can be viewed daily using the Ambu­ Jersey Youth Symphony coach Diana several local non-profit, social services lance entrance. The event is free. For Charos, on Sunday at 2 p.m. organizations. To make a reservation, additional information, call 908-233­ • Meet the Brass, with New Jersey contact Sally Sinclair at 908-354-9027. 3720, ext. 5379. Youth Symphony coach Remoh Mose­ “IMAGES OF CHILDREN,” works by ley, on April 23 at 2 p.m. Jennifer Foglia, will be presented at the THE BACK PORCH in Rahway will The concert series continues at the present Open Mic Night every Thurs­ Children’s Specialized Hospital, 150 Suburban Community Music Center, New Providence Road, Mountainside, day night, and live bands perform on 570 Central Ave., Murray Hill. For the Friday and Saturday nights. now through March 25 in the east wing. 18th year, the Suburban Community Art can be viewed daily using the Happy Hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays Music Center, in cooperation with the to Fridays, with $1 drafts and $3 Long Ambulance entrance. The event is New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, will Island iced teas. Mondays are Mexican free. For additional information, call host the Meet the Orchestra series for Mondays with $2 shot specials, $2 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. children ages 3 to 8. For more informa­ “LENTICULAR IMAGING,” works by Coronas, $2 margaritas and $1 tacos. tion, call 908-790-0700. Joel Katz, will be presented at the Chil­ Wednesdays are Ladies Nights and dren’s Specialized Hospital, 150 New karaoke. Providence Road, Mountainside, now The Back Porch is located at 1505 a n c e Main St., Rahway. For information, call through March 31 in the center hall­ D Little Opera Company of New Jersey cast members perform in a recent production of way. Art can be viewed daily using the 732-381-6455. Y-SQUARES, a local square dance Ambulance entrance. The event is Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amore.’ The latest LOC offering will be Puccini’s ‘La Boheme’ on CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar­ club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at free. For additional information, call Saturday and Sunday at the Roy Smith Theater at Union County College in Cranford. wood, presents a series of jazz, blues Frank K. Hehnly School, Raritan Road, 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. and comedy concerts, as well as foot­ Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4. ball-themed nights. For information, call 908-298-1851, to the Springfield Barnes & Noble Café. $15; $12 for alumni, faculty, staff and Terrill Road, Fanwood. Admission is Every Sunday: Live comedy, funk 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. Bo o k s For more information, call 973-376­ seniors; $10 for students and children. free. Call 908-753-4500 for details. and poetry; Live at Instant Coffee, 8 6581. For tickets and information, call 908­ THE SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL p.m. THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award­ 737-7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- FOLK DANCERS group has begun a Every Monday: Open Mic Night, GROUP will meet at Barnes and winning women’s chorus singing four- atre.com. new season with sessions on Fridays Happy Hour all night. Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For part a cappella harmony in barbershop Th e a t e r at 8 p.m. at the Connection, Morris JOIN MATTHEW HARPER for an Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam; all pints, information, call 732-574-1818. style, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 $2. Avenue at Maple Street, in Summit. evening of chamber music by today’s THE STROLLERS present the Pulitzer p.m. at the New Jersey Youth Sympho­ Every Wednesday: Karaoke Night; THE “LORD OF THE RINGS” READ­ Beginners are welcome, no partners leading New Jersey area composers at Prize winning play by Nilo Cruz, “Anna ny Music Center, 570 Central Ave., Miller Lite and MGD, $2 all night. ING GROUP meets the first Wednes­ are needed. All sessions begin at 8 “Ars Vitalis, The New Jersey New in the Tropics,” at the Burgdorff Cultur­ New Providence. Open to residents of Every Thursday: Fiesta Night; Coro­ day of the month at Barnes and Noble, p.m.; newcomers may arrive at 7:30 Music Forum,” on April 26 at the al Center, 10 Durand Road, Maple­ both Essex and Union counties. To na, Cuervo and margaritas, $2 all 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa­ p.m. for extra help. Admission is $2 for Wilkins Theatre on the campus of wood. Directed by Leon Acosta the learn more about Sweet Adelines, night. tion, call 732-574-1818. the evening. Call 973-467-8278 for Kean University in Union. A pre-con­ production will take place Friday, Sat­ Hickory Tree and its quartets, women For information, call 908-232-5666 KEAN UNIVERSITY’S OFFICE OF information and a flier listing the sea­ cert panel discussion will take place at urday, March 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and and teen-aged girls who sing are urged or visit www.xxroads.com. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The son schedule. 7:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 and to visit the Web site, hickorytreecho- MOLLY MAGUIRE’S IRISH PUB in Star-Ledger have partnered to publish Admission is free. For information, call seniors/students $13. For information, DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA­ rus.org., send a message by e-mail to Clark will present entertainment in the a new book titled “World of Wonder: 908-737-7469, or log on to www.wilkin- call 973-761-8453 or visit www.the- BETH. Pick your choice of social danc­ [email protected]., or call coming weeks. Molly Maguire’s is Exploring the Realms of History, Sci­ stheatre.com. strollers.org. To purchase tickets, go to ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, 973-966-6815. located at 1085 Central Ave., Clark. ence, Nature and Technology.” The www.brownpapertickets. $10 per person, at the Bayway Polish For information, call 732-388-6511. book brings together 90 of the most com/event/3391. Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, SECOND SATURDAYS COFFEE­ fascinating subjects surveyed by the “DEATHTRAP” opens Saturday at call 908-355-3131. In t e r n e t Ra d io HOUSE will take place the second World of Wonder series. The book is Westfield Community Players. Director TRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION Saturday of each month at 8 p.m. in now available for purchase in the Kean “TEA DANCE: A DANCE EXTRAVA­ THE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 South John Correll of Winfield Park has his will meet at 8 p.m. the first and third the Fellowship Hall of the Summit Uni­ University book store and on the Web GANZA” is not your grandmother’s Ave., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/ cast in final rehearsals for the 8PM Mondays of the month at the Willow tarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Sum­ site of The Star-Ledger at tea. Kean University notes this even is Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4 opening of Ira Grove Presbyterian Church on Old mit. Featured will be an “open mic” http://www.nj.com/worldofwonder. for mature audiences. “Tea Dance” Join the group for a cup of gourmet cof­ Levin’s suspense-filled mystery, Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For forum of music, poetry, comedy and takes place on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. fee and a wide variety of organic foods “Deathtrap,” at Westfield Community WEEKLY STORY TIMES are present­ information, call 908-241-5758. performance art. Refreshments are Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, faculty, and participate in an original poetry Players, 1000 North Ave. West in ed on Tuesdays at 10:20 a.m. for served. Admission is $4. Talent is staff and seniors; $15 for students. For reading, a stand-up comedy routine or Westfield. Other show dates are March preschoolers and on Thursdays at 4:30 sought for future dates. tickets and information, call 908-737­ a musical number. There’s no cover 11, 17 and 18 with all reserved seats at p.m. at the Springfield Barnes & Noble, For information, call 908-412-1855 7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- charge, and patrons can come in, Sc r ip t s $15 available from the box office at located at 240 Route 22 West, Spring­ 908-232-1221. Note that WCP mem­ or send a message by e-mail to atre.com. make new friends, surf the Web or play [email protected]. field. For information, call 973-376­ a game of Diablo2, NeverWinterNights, PREMIERE STAGES, the new Actors’ bership cards will not be honored for 6581. BALLET MESTIZO ... THE BEST OF Equity Association theater program at the benefit performance on March 10. WarCraft or Counter-Strike. To ask VAN GOGH’S EAR, 1017 Stuyvesant COLOMBIA will be presented on April Kean University, is currently accepting WCP has reserved seating, so make about a schedule of events, call 908­ Ave., Union, will present a series of 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilkins Theatre play submissions for the Premiere your preference known when calling 490-1234 or visit its Web site: musical events. Tuesdays are on the campus of Kean University in www.theinternetlounge.com. Stages Play Festival from professional the box office for seats at 908-232­ Cl a s s e s “Acoustic Tuesday,” some of which fea­ Union. Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, playwrights born or currently residing in 1221 and remember that all non-mem­ ture open mic from 8 to 9 p.m. for folk faculty, staff and seniors; $15 for stu­ New Jersey, as well as in the sur­ ber tickets must be prepaid. Opening THE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART is singers, poets and comedians, fol­ dents. For tickets and information, call a z z rounding areas of New York, Connecti­ night patrons are invited to stay for light located at 1030 Central Ave. and is sit­ J lowed by a featured folk performer. 908-737-7469. cut and Pennsylvania. There is no fee refreshments with the cast and crew uated on a seven-acre campus in a LANA’S RESTAURANT in Clark will Open mic participants sign up at 7:30 historic residential area of Plainfield. required to submit a play to the Pre­ after the curtain rings down. LUNA LOUNGE hosts “Tasty Thurs­ offer dinner and live jazz with Warren p.m. and get 10 minutes at the micro­ The school offers full-time and part­ miere Stages Play Festival. To request days” with DJ Richie, who spins rag- Vache every Thursday, beginning at 7 phone. Jazz and blues are featured time day and evening classes in fine entry guidelines, send a self- “A FEW STEPS IN A STRANGER’S gaeton and hip hop. Patrons must be p.m. For information, call 732-669­ Sundays at 8 p.m. The cover charge is art, graphic design/computer graphics addressed, stamped envelope to Laura SHOES” will be March 11 at 11 a.m. at 21 or older, dress is casual but trendy. 9024. Kelly, producing assistant, Premiere $3 for all Sunday concerts, unless oth­ and illustration. For information call the Cranford Campus of Union County Parking is available. Luna Lounge is erwise noted. For information, call 908­ 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES will be Stages is at Kean University, 1000 located at 1906 E. St. Georges Ave., College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cran­ 810-1844. visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. featured every Friday at 9:30 p.m. at Morris Ave., Union 07083. Linden. Call 908-925-4120 for details. 22 West Restaurant and Lounge, 2185 ford. Recommended for ages 12 and THE CONCORD SINGERS, a unique, LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM on Morris older, admission is $10 for adults and non-auditioning women’s community Avenue in Union has scheduled its Route 22, Union. Patrons must be 21 no charge for children. chorus, seeks new members. popular Lunch and Learn series, which and older. For more information, call Sin g l e s A NEW ARTISTS SHOWCASE will be Rehearsals are Mondays from 7:30 to is free to members of the public who Ho b b ie s 908-206-0060. INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single March 12 at 3 p.m. at the Cranford 10 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church in are invited to bring their lunch and THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. adults older than 45 years old, will Campus of Union County College, Summit. learn. Lunch and Learn takes place on meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union, Kid s meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. For more information, call Debra a Tuesday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Space behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL a.m. for discussion and continental SPEAKING UP AND WRITING IT Boyman at 908-771-0978 or visit the is limited, so call 908-527-0400 for a The club is open to the public Satur­ STORY TIME will be offered at Barnes breakfast at First Baptist Church, 170 DOWNI/WRITING THE ONE-ACT Web site, www.concordsingers.org. CAPTURE THE MEMORIES A p icture is worth a 1,000 words... and with reprints from Worrall Community Newspapers, you can capture those precious memories that may have otherwise been missed. Order professional reprints of your favorite photographs and bring a smile to the face of someone you love. Just go online to our website http://www.localsource.com and click on the Photo Reprints link. 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WSFC is a registered mortgage broker with the NYS Department of Banking. Loans in NYS are arranged through third party providers. 23557 PAGE 26 — THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED Liberty Village in Union is offering luxury townhouses With numerous homes sold in record time, Liberty Village at Union Station, constructed townhomes by the talented experts at Transit Village Developers level of each unit. an award-winning collection of stunning, luxury townhomes in the heart of LLC, specialists in the creation of beautiful homes in urban settings. The lower level of each townhome offers what the builders call “an imagina­ Union Township, has quickly become a wonderful community complete with “The residents just love their new homes and love to talk about them. So tion room.” unique character, chic style and a multitude of residents. From executives to just- much so that many sales are from referrals from satisfied purchasers. And it’s “The spacious 13-by-13-square-foot bonus area,” said Farina, “can be cus­ married couples to professional singles to empty nesters, every resident at the no wonder. Principals Bruce Wishnia and Emilio Farina, and the entire devel­ tomized into any type of room the owners require. From an office to a media community can attest that Liberty Village is the best place to live for it offers opment team, offer a combined 48 years experience in the creation of these center to a recreation room to an exercise room with optional full bath, it is up “the best of all worlds.” The final section is now open with prices starting from enduring and classic townhomes,” she said. to the owner to decide.” the upper $400,000s. Wishnia points out, “We specifically created the spacious three-level homes This level also offers access to the two-car garage and a large storage area. Coldwell Banker New Homes, one of the nation’s largest, award-winning to reflect the architectural elements indicative of the community’s location. Yet, All homes feature energy efficient two-zone, hot-air heating and central air con­ residential brokerage firms, is marketing Liberty Village. According to Coldwell we incorporated the stylish and refined details that today’s prospective home ditioning. Banker New Homes regional specialist Lynette Hamara, the biggest reason res­ purchasers desire now and will cherish for many years to come.” Prospective home purchasers, who are searching for an award-winning town- idents love Liberty Village is its location. The results have lauded Transit Village Developers with the Community home in a wonderful community setting, should look no further than Liberty Vil­ “Liberty Village is part of the revitalization of Union Township, one of the Builders Association’s Best Builder of Year award and Vision Award from Cold- lage at Union Station. Models, including the fully decorated Livingston model, state’s designated transit villages,” she said. “The residents love the downtown well Banker New Homes. are open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact co-site managers Arlyne location within walking distance of the Raritan Valley rail lines, providing an At Liberty Village, purchasers choose from four unique floor plans, each Mirro and Sal Pampinella at Coldwell Banker in Union at 908-527-1151. Or easy commute to Newark and New York City to the east and Hunterdon County offering standard hardwood flooring in the spacious living room and grand din­ visit the award-winning Web site at ColdwellBankerMoves.com. to the west. ing room. An optional fireplace adds further elegance to the living room. Resi­ “Yet, residents comment that Liberty Village still retains a quaint, small-town dents find the heart of each home is the café style kitchen, designed not only for feel with a charming ‘village setting.’ There are new restaurants, convenience function and convenience, but lasting beauty. Standard features include choice To Sell Your Home or stores and a hotel all within walking distance. Even Kean College, one of the of tiled floors, wood cabinetry, top-of-the-line countertop finishes, brand-name state’s top universities, is right around the corner, as well as a vast array of appliances and an oversized pantry. The space is large enough for island-style Place a Classified Ad Call offices and businesses. For recreation, there is the Galloping Hill Golf Course seating and a large table and chairs. - and Suburban Golf Course, the YMCA and more than 43 parks all near by.” Upstairs, owners love the lavishly designed master bedroom suite complete 908 686-7850 Liberty Village’s location, however, is just part of its success story. Accord­ with tray ceiling details, walk-in closet and lavish tiled bath with dual vanities Search your local classifieds on the Internet ing to Hamara, residents speak so highly about their exceptionally designed and and whirlpool tub. A second bedroom suite with full bath completes the upper www.localsource.com

ERA reports having an excellent year in ‘05 COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE EXPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY, SERVICE Although all the numbers are not in helped keep the new ERA associates adult or senior market. The results of According to Lauri, ERA of NJ is yet, the N.J. ERA Broker’s Council strong. In addition, the ERA eCampus ERA Real Estate’s annual survey of poised for success in 2006. ELIZABETH A pristine single family Colonial with much to offer. Enter through the enclosed reports that ERA NJ has experienced gave new and seasoned associates the mature consumers revealed that in “The continued cutting edge tech­ front porch and into the traditional Living Room and formal Dining Room. The an outstanding sales year to date. With ability to take self-paced classes over 2005 mature consumers were far more nology, training and sales tools pro­ spacious eat-in Kitchen has its own sunny breakfast area with windows to view the backyard. A convenient full bath is also set near the kitchen. Three third-quarter figures already pointing the Internet from a live instructor or tech savvy than expected. Sharing the vided by ERA gives our sales force the bedrooms are on the second floor with another updated full bathroom boasting to more than $3 billion in sales in attend virtual classrooms in a variety results of this survey with its vast net­ unique and professional advantage to a Jacuzzi tub. A full walk-up attic can also be found for an extra room for office or play or just for storage. This home also features a two car detached garage northern and central New Jersey, the of subjects to help them expand their work of brokers and sales associates deal with whatever the market brings and is all set on an extremely large property of 34 x 200. A real gem of a final totals for 2005 should prove just expertise for their clients. Also the nationwide is just one part of ERA’s us in the coming year,” said Lauri. home for $369,900. as impressive. introduction of the “LeadRouter” sys­ unique program for mature customers ERA has brokers throughout New According to Scott Lauri, president tem gave participating ERA real estate called ERA New Thresholds. Other Jersey and the world. To contact your RAHWAY This impressive and stylish home is in excellent condition. The generous and of the ERA NJ Brokers Council, his professionals tool to help them elements of the program include the local ERA office visit the ERA Bro­ gracious Living Room with a sunlit front window and formal Dining Room make office, ERA Absolute Realty, alone respond to client inquires via cell opportunity to participate in educa­ kers of New Jersey web site at for great entertaining. The efficient eat-in kitchen features a skylight and plenty of cabinet space. Three bedrooms are featured on the main level with has experienced a 40 percent increase phone, voice mail, pager or e-mail in tional courses and seminars that teach www.ERANJ.com. ERA is a global an updated main bath and in addition, a half bath and walk-in closet are in the in sales volume over last year. Lauri record time. about the diverse interests and needs leader in the residential real estate Master Bedroom. On the lower level, there is large Family Room with sliders to the patio and backyard, as well as having a room perfect for a Bedroom/ attributes ERA NJ’s success to cut­ For consumers, the ERA consumer of the senior market. In addition, industry with more than 30 years of Den, an updated full Bath and access to the attached two-car Garage and Laundry Room. Refinished hardwood floors and Central Air Conditioning ting-edge sales training and sales Web site offered visitors “talking list­ ERA, in cooperation with the Senior experience in developing consumer- complete this home offered at $419,900 and available for immediate tools. ings” which use the actual voice of the Advantage Real Estate Council, pro­ oriented products and services. The possession. Over the course of the last year, listing agent along with enhanced vides its brokers and sales associates ERA real estate network includes Kathy Shea ERA has offered many unique pro­ interactive mapping systems. with the opportunity to obtain the more than 28,000 brokers and sales COLDUieU. grams to help its sales force and Enhancements to the national ERA skills needed to achieve their Senior associates throughout the United Sales Associate b a n k e r □ clients succeed in the real estate mar­ Sellers Security Plan also offered con­ Real Estate Specialist designation. By States and 30 other countries and terri­ Direct: 908-301-2020 D û RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE ket. For salespeople, ERA’s special sumers a unique guaranteed sale pro­ understanding the varying concerns of tories. Office: 908-233-5555 R E A LTO R® OPPORTUNITY “Acceleration” training course, gram. the age 50-plus market, ERA associ­ Cell: 908-930-9058 209 CENTRAL AYE., WESTFIELD designed for newly licensed real estate A final area where change has ates are then able to provide the salespeople to refine the skills they occurred and continues to fuel the resources and services which are most learned in the state licensing course, market in 2005 is sales in the mature valued.

Brockway excels in November at ERA Laura Brockway, a top achiever in the Burgdorff extensive real estate experience and first-hand knowl­ ERA Westfield office, has been honored as agent of the edge of the community, separate Brockway from the month for November with the highest production in the rest. George Kraus, vice president and manager of office. Burgdorff ERA’s Westfield Office, said, “Laura exem­ Brockway has been consistently recognized as one plifies what an extraordinary agent is required to be: of the top realtors serving our area. In addition, She constantly anticipating what is needed and then exceed­ BUY FOR $1,824lmonth BUY FOR $1,839lmonth earned the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award, Sil­ ing it, time and again.” ver, with production of more than $12 million in trans­ You can contact Brockway at her direct line 908­ actions for 2004. 233-5288 or by e-mail her at laura- Her marketing and negotiating skills, along with her [email protected].

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m ô © 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE STaltor« Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 — PAGE 27 Baris has success with its innovative ‘Best in Breed’ training program By introducing what is considered associates make a mock listing presen­ ally considered the most important pate in the Jordan Baris Mentoring phy of team-building, training and Orange and South Orange and has a a “best in breed” training and mentor­ tation to a group of executives or man­ financial decision of their lives,” said Program, which pairs experienced providing associates with impeccable team of 210. Jordan Baris Inc. pro­ ing program, Jordan Baris Inc. Real­ agers. “It’s a safe haven to practice Hamilton. agents with new associates. The men­ customer support,” said Hamilton. vides real estate brokerage services to tors has more than doubled in size technique and receive feedback before The Technology Focus section cov­ tors accompany the new sales people “Our comprehensive training and buyers and sellers of residential and since 2004 and created one of the entering the real world,” said Hamil­ ers the wide array of Internet-based through their first two transactions, manager-supported integrated curricu­ commercial properties, tenants and industry’s most knowledgeable work ton. marketing tools and other software providing invaluable, hands-on guid­ lum absolutely provides new associ­ landlords as well as developers. A forces. Securing a listing is only part of an available to all Jordan Baris associ­ ance for every stage of the buying or ates with every skill necessary to be member of Leading Real Estate Com­ “Not only do we teach our associ­ associate’s work, and students also are ates. New salespeople are shown how selling process. Students are encour­ successful.” panies of the World, formerly the Relo ates every aspect of the real estate introduced to the wide range of mar­ to create brochures, flyers and post aged to accompany the mentor during Established in 1952, Jordan Baris network, the firm provides national process, we also introduce them to keting tools available, including open cards and how to prepare an e-mail the business day, gaining insights into Inc. is one of the oldest and most relocation services. Jordan Baris Inc. intangible knowledge, information houses, e-mail campaigns, Web site campaign. Students also receive the rhythms and patterns of real estate respected full-service, independent is renowned for both superior cus­ that can only be acquired through advertising, targeted direct mail and instruction on how to use Top Presen­ sales and how to best utilize time. real estate brokerages in New Jersey tomer service and leading-edge tech­ years of experience and success,” said other successful methods. ter, industry-leading real estate mar­ “The agents chosen to be mentors and the New York metropolitan area. nology. Visit the firm’s Web site at Michael Hamilton, chief operating “The right marketing approach can keting software that is loaded onto all demonstrate not only a deep under­ The firm operates offices in West www.jordanbaris.com. officer with Jordan Baris Realtors, make the difference between success agents’ computers without charge. standing of the business, but a desire which is based in West Orange. “Since or failure,” said Hamilton. “We edu­ The Technology Focus also covers to share their own road map of suc­ instituting our free training program, cate our associates as to which tools in-house and commercial software cess” said Hamilton. “Many students we’ve seen our agents quickly estab­ will create a winning marketing cam­ used to solicit listings and market have said having a mentor at their side lish respect from colleagues and paign specific to each client.” properties, all of which are available was very comforting when entering clients, as well as increase their start­ The second segment of the training to Jordan Baris’ associates free of the real estate business. ing income.” program, Buyer’s Focus, addresses the charge. Recognizing the importance of Jordan Baris Realtors’ commitment Jordan Baris, one of the largest home-buying process, the various the Internet, associates get tips on to associates is unusual in the real independent real estate brokerages in financial instruments available and ways to promote listings and establish estate brokerage business, which northern New Jersey, offers three 12- determining how much people can a personal Internet presence through Hamilton said is characterized by high WHEN YOU OPEN A FREE CHECKING hour training modules: afford to pay for a home. “This mod­ Jordan Baris’ state-of-the-art Web site, turnover in new salespeople. ACCOUNT WITH AUTO PAYMENT • Power Listing and Presentations; ule teaches our associates how to best www.jordanbaris.com. “What distinguishes Jordan Baris • Buyers Focus; and help their clients make what is gener- Sales associates also can partici- from other brokerages is our philoso- • Technology Focus. Get as low as 5.00% APR* The first segment of the Jordan Baris training program, Power Listing On Home Equity Loan and Presentations, focuses on how to prepare for a listing presentation with a potential seller and how to market a NEED TO FIX, BUILD, OR BUY... property. Students are taught how to A HOME EQUITY LOAN IS GREAT WAY TO GAIN THE approach a potential seller and what FINANCIAL FREEDOM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! information to provide and are even To Al l Wh o Ch o s e To Wo r k Wi t h Ou r Aw a r d -Wi n n i n g As s o c i a t e s In 2005, We Sa y Th a n k s . *Annual Percentage Rates APR) stated above assumes payments automatically deducted from an Allegiance given tips on subtle details like where Community Bank checking account, otherwise the rate will be .50% higher. Monthly payments based on 5.00% per thousand ($1,000) dollars for 5 year loan is $18.87, 5.49% per thousand ($1,000) dollars for a 10 year loan is $10.80, to sit during meetings with prospec­ 5.74% per thousand ($1,000) dollars for a 15 year loan is $8.26, and 5.99% per thousand ($1,000) dol . ars for a 20 year loan is $7.12 Home equity loan maximum for first liens is $500,000, and for second liens is $250,000. Loans over tive sellers. At the end of this segment, $250,000 require title insurance and the cost is the responsibility of the borrower. County filing fee of $80.00 is also required. Rates disclosed above are for first or second mortgage liens on owner-occupied New Jersey properties. The offer is subject to credit approval and sufficient appraised value of property. Offer can be withdrawn at anytime.

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A It just feels right, for men or women, tall or short. Other safety equipment includes adaptive dual-stage front air bags — in a It is a large car, but the EPA considers it a midsize, and that’s with more than less-severe impact, only the first stage of the air bag deploys — and a rollover 39 inches of front headroom, 35 1/2 inches of back seat legroom and almost 16 sensor that can deploy the window bags and belt tensioners. cubic feet of open and flat trunk space. Active Curve bi-xenon headlights, a $990 option, improve illumination by as The exterior styling isn’t trend-setting anymore, and since the Kia Amanti much as 90 percent, compared to fixed halogen lights, Mercedes says. Each light DON’T TAKE LESS FOR YOUR USED VEHICLE! apes the front end, it’s a horrible association. But the arc of the roofline creates module has an electric motor that turns the light in response to speed and steer­ ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CAR, TRUCK an open cabin with no bad sightlines. The front seats fit like a good mitt, and ing angle. The E-Class has had its share of warranty issues lately, but company large teens fit in back with room to stuff their size-13 shoes. executives in Germany say that is over now. It should be. This car’s too good to OR MOTORCYCLE IS WORTH. Everything onboard has a purpose, but it’s built with richness and durability, neglect. not superficial luxury cues. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 20 WORDS - 10 WEEKS for $39.00 Whether as a family car or executive-class sedan, the E-Class helps busy peo­ Body style: Midsize five-passenger rear-wheel-drive sedan in ESSEX COUNTY or ple get their jobs done. Climb in, hit the one-twist ignition, strap on the seat belt Engine: Aluminum 3.5-liter, DOHC, 24-valve V-6 and check the mirrors. Horsepower: 268 at 6,000 rpm 20 WORDS - 10 WEEKS for $59.00 The driver fine-tunes his or her position with power tilt and telescoping steer­ Torque: 258 foot-pounds at 2,400-5,000 rpm ing wheel, and both front seats have 10-way, power-adjusted seats. Few are neg­ Transmission: seven-speed TouchShift automatic in UNION & ESSEX COUNTIES lected with this versatility in setting the ideal position. Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph, 6.6 seconds ESSEX COUNTY PUBLICATIONS UNION COUNTY PUBLICATIONS There’s just something reassuring about sighting down the hoodline with the EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 mpg city, 27 highway; 91 octane recom­ MAPLEWOOD, SOUTH ORANGE, UNION, KENILWORTH, ROSELLE Mercedes star. That’s because you know where the ends and corners of the car mended WEST ORANGE, EAST ORANGE, PARK, RAHWAY, LINDEN, are. No guessing when parking. And the turning circle, 37.4 feet, means you can Trunk space: 15.9 cubic feet ORANGE, IRVINGTON, ROSELLE, SUMMIT, SPRINGFIELD, make a U-turn on most side streets without concern of scraping a wheel. Front head/leg/shoulder room: 39.1/41.9/56.4 inches The E350, today’s test car, is an upgrade from last year’s E320, which had a Rear head/leg/shoulder room: 37.8/35.6/56.1 inches VAILSBURG, BLOOMFIELD, GLEN MOUNTAINSIDE, CRANFORD, 3.2-liter V-6. Standard equipment: Remote locking, dual-zone automatic AC, 10-way RIDGE, NUTLEY, BELLEVILLE CLARK, ELIZABETH, HILLSIDE The new 268 horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 is more powerful and almost as fuel- power-adjusted front seats with three-position memory, multifunction steering efficient. The engine is the company’s first use of double overhead camshafts wheel with power tilt-telescopic adjustment, cruise control, nine-speaker audio and other engineering tweaks for performance and emissions. It debuted on the with single-disc CD, leather seating inserts, burl walnut trim, power windows SLK sports car and is being applied throughout the line. with one-touch up-down, auto-dimming rear and driver-side mirrors with right Curb weight is up 12 pounds, but still fit at 3,703 pounds. And the car’s a side tilt for park assist half-second faster to 60 mph, at 6.6 seconds. Fuel economy is down 1 mile per Safety equipment: Dual-stage front air bags, head protection curtains, gallon to 19 mpg around town and 27 on the highway, with 91 octane. I was get­ rollover sensor, side bags, front belt pretensioners and force limiters, electronic ting 22.4 on combined driving, according to the onboard computer. stability, Brake Assist and electronic brake force distribution A seven-speed automatic transmission replaces the five-speed. The Base price: $50,825, including $775 freight charge; price as tested, $54,025 TouchShift can be shifted manually, but the driver-adaptive electronics do an Options on test car: Pewter paint, $680; 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound excellent job of doling out well-paced shifts or holding gears on downhill system with six-disc CD changer, $970; sunroof package, $1,550, includes glass grades. Jump onto the throttle and the transmission decides whether you’ll need sunroof, power rear sunshade and rear side roller blinds to drop two gears or three. Warranty: four years/50,000 miles with roadside assistance class@thelocalsource. com www.localsource.com The E320 diesel sedan, not sold in California, E55 AMG sedan and wagon The competition: Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus and 4MATIC sedans and wagons still use the five-speed automatic. 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