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ALL FIRED UP! Colorful fireworks exploded in Union July 4. Wrestler fights for, Page 2 at WWE programs By Chris Neidenberg move, he had been working at Correspondent linage Planet health spa on West evaluation UNION — As a young boy, Chestnut Street. By Joseph M. D* Altec Fred Rosser Ill's dreamed of Rosser said he still has a ways Staff Writer reaching 's to go to achieve the success of RAHWAY — District officials "big leagues." At 25, the pursuit is or surprised by a failing score on the nearly over. — his two major idols. i nstruction/programs portion of the Quality •' Single GRANT A WISH , The journeyman has won an But for now, the Union High Accountabih'ty Continuum say they Summit Police Department may audition with one of World School wrestler and graduate is receive a federal grant to update are already implementing a plan to Wrestling Entertainment's pre- taking being one of two aspirants, its dispatch equipment. improve. mier talent-development groups, initially selected from a field of 65 Page 8 The QSAC report, which is Florida Championship Wrestling. competitors, as a sign of better administered to a district every He also looks forward to working things to come. three years, is a five-part of evalua- with some of wrestling's top "It's a major organization in tion of the school board. Other teachers and television exposure. the sport, which serves as 'a feed- evaluations include governance, Previously, Rosser entertained er' for television," said Rosser, fiscal, operations and personnel crowds in venues primarily in the who developed a fanatical interest sections. The school board must Northeast. He was known as in professional wrestling while in receive a grade of at least 80 per- "Fred Sampson" or "Frederick of his youth accompanying his father cent on all five sections, of the Hollywood" while performing on to matches at venues suclv as the «- . . _.».i QSAO report in order to pass. smaller circuits, such as the East Dunn Center in Elizabeth. "It's Rosser The district received a score of Coast Wrestling Association and the equivalent of the Arena Foot- JOIN THE IwCE its local television program. "You 58 on instruction/programs. Chaotic Wrestling Inc. of Massa- ball League to the NFL, or Triple Union County will host its annual have to get noticed," he pointed Superintendent of Schools torn.dance and barbucue July chusetts. A to Major League Baseball." out. Frank Buglione said Rahway was 25 at the Watchung Stable Since winning his FCW con- In explaining the term, "feed- While competing with peers notified of its results in April and Page 24 tract, following tryouls for 65 er," Rosser said FCW is often the sprouting impressive physiques, may have failed the instruction por- competitors May 1-4 in Tampa, next step to becoming a big play- Rosser suggested his key to suc- tion due to a technicality in the the former Russell Street resi- er on the WWE's stage — - host to cess was displaying as much brain paperwork, not for lack of quality, dent's life has undergone major wrestling matches shown on the as brawn. After all, professional The district lias also taken several change. popular television shows "Raw" wrestlers are entertainers first, he measures to improve test scores, and "Smackdown." He has moved to Florida city, explained. "Having the right per- such as implementing summer pro- and promises to focus solely on With the FCW, Rosser hopes to sonality and.persona are a very grams for grades 6,7, and 8, as well making the- WWE. Before the perform each Thursday night on See ONION, Page 2 as starting an enrichment program See SCHOOL, Page 14 SPLASH OF COLOR Members of the Potters Guild of NJ created mosaics at the Trail- Mayor, council clash at reorganization meeting side Visitor Center in Watchung. By Paul Greulich regarding a number of resolutions on the agen- should be heard before moving forward. "Once Page 26 Staff Writer da, concerns Council President Edward Brewer I hear Mayor Menza's.. .and point of view, I will HILLSIDE — Different council, same trou- requested the mayor express at the end of the be in a much better position to make an educat- meeting, after the council had approved most of ed vote. Until then, I must abstain," Freedman ||i° Last week's reorganization meeting wit- the items. Menza described the council's first explained. ^*k nessed the refonned Township Council strug- meeting since the elections as "not a good start." Bates claimed she had not seen the agenda Police Blotter 6 gijng to find common ground with new Mayor The municipal conference seemed to confuse until late that same afternoon and was not pre- Letters to the Editor 11 Joseph Menza, _ while a throng of residents council members Shelley-Ann Bates and Gerald pared to vote on items without reviewing them School Zone 17 expressed frustration at the familiar rift between Freedman, who abstained or voted against near- in detail. "Any item on the agenda cannot be Obituaries 22 t]iecounc j] ancj jt's chief executive. ly every item on the night's agenda, which voted on because we did not get time to review Sports 30 The July 1 meeting also saw the swearing in included resolutions to make several appoint- it," she said. County News 24 of jncumDent Councilman Frank Deo and new- ments to boards and committees and appoint Following the passage of the resolutions, Arts & Leisure 26 comers Angela Garretson and President Carlisle. Bank of America as one of the township's Menza informed the council that Bank of Amer- Classified 43 Menza, who was sworn in earlier that after- depositories, ica is under investigation by the FBI and may . T._Trr .•':.••;•• *;,•!;';".7: noon, came to the meeting with concerns Freedman argued the mayor's comments See NEW Page 4

Y-U33 W15UW 2 SGiiiS Place your own Classified ads at your own convenience PAGE 2 — THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE Union gets the 'works' :^->~ X^\-XWs%::'.'^- BRIEFS By Don E. Smith Jr. move our fireworks rigging to a Correspondent whole new location because of the Plenty of programs at UNION —' On a sunny Satur- houses," he said. "You have to ; _ ' . • . - . • - - > {:*,' - '-,f- ,. v-s libraries through July day afternoon, lames Mulligan and watch for the safety of the nearby The Children's Department of Lake Dobes stood in the middle of houses, nearby trees and people the Union Public Library has the diamond unloading their rented watching. Every show we work scheduled the following programs truck. They were ready to light up with the local fire officials and they at the Main Library and Vauxhall the sky July 4. mark out where we can load the Branch during the month of July: "I say between him and me, we rigs up." Main Library have about thirty years of experi- What goes into lighting up the • Today: Creative Dramatics ence," said Mulligan, an employee sky? It's like playing with crayons. will be held at 11 a.m. Children of with Millington-based Garden Mulligan said of streaking the sky all ages and their caregivers are State Fireworks. with brilliant flashes of light. invited to attend. This year, economic concerns "You "experiment with colors," • Friday: "Name that Tune" prevented many towns from cele- he said. Before fireworks are added Music Contest will be held at 11 brating Independence Day fire- in with the explosives, different a.m. This program is for children in works. Union was nearly victim to color chemicals are combined. grades 2 and up. . the same trouble. "For instance if you want gray, you • Mondays: Pre-school Story "Many towns have cut budgets, mix a black chemical with a white Time and Craft program for kids and they ended up cutting...fire- one," he explained. and their caregivers will be held works out/' Dobes said, as he set Between 2,000 to 3,000 people through July 27, at 11 a.m. up the fireworks at the baseball typically attend the Union show, Bedtime Story time will be held diamond, across from and this year's crowd was hearty. through July 27, at 7 p.m. Biertuempfel Park on Winsiow "When we heard that crowd erupt • Tuesday: Magician Mark Avenue. ; after the show, it made it all worth- Zacharia entertains at 11 a.m. He added many towns were res- while for us," Dobes said. Above; Fireworks exploded across • from • Wednesday: Make a "Sum- cued this year by local businesses. Editorial can be reached at Biertuempfel Park, Union, July 4. Below: James mery Starburst Wall Decoration" at "These local sponsors have 908-686-7700 ext. 121, or editori- Mulligan of Garden State Fireworks sets up pipes School-Age Craft program at 11 stepped in to assist with covering al@thelocalsource com thajt house fireworks. a.m. This program is for children in the cost,' said Dobes. grades 1 through 6. According to the township's Vauxhall Branch Web site, the fireworks show went • Today: Drop-In Sand Art Craft off thanks to sponsorship from will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 Investors Savings Bank and Union p.m. or while supplies last. This Center Business District. program is for children ages 4 and Mulligan and Dobes said last up and their caregivers. year's display was nearly ruined by • Friday: How good are you at — both men recalled huddling puzzles? "All Things Puzzles @ beneath tarps to help pull off the your Library" will be held at 1 p.m. show. But this year, as they Children of all ages and their care- unloaded pipes that housed fire- givers are invited to attend. works, they foresaw a night of fun • Wednesday: "Creative Dra- ahead for area residents. matics Workshop," with Dave Mulligan mulled the work that DeVito from Stagestruck Perform- goes into producing the show. ing Arts, will be held at 2 p.m. "When you start planning some- Sign-up is required. thing like this, it takes, months," he said. It is particularly important to be Airplane club meets aware of wind conditions to avoid The Union Recreation Depart- a disaster when fireworks blast off. ment Model Airplane Club meets "Sometimes we have had to Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m. The club will meet at the Recreation Center. Affordable housing plan complete; town awaits approval By Paul Greulich Township Administrator Frank ing the actual number of buildable closer to 11 acres. Restivo said she how long it may take COAH to Staff Writer Bradley •said it has already been spaces in Union, as opposed to could not recall what the most process the plan. "We're UNION — Local officials hope accepted by the Planning Board. those sites identified as vacant by recent COAH requirements are. hoping...it's soon, maybe by the their updated affordable housing According to committee mem- COAH. Other municipalities, such Bradley said local officials are end of August," she said. plan will fulfill the latest state ber Brenda Restivo, the application as Cranford, have found the state's confident the town's plan will win If approved, there will be subse- requirements and win the approval took nearly three months to craft aerial survey of buildable space to COAH's approval. "It meets all the quent ordinances established, stipu- of the state Council on Affordable and cost about $50,000, which was be inaccurate. Working from aerial third round requirements," he lating the requirements developers Housing. paid to planner Rich Cramer of photographs of Cranford, state explained. and local government must follow. At a brief June 30 Township T&M Associates. planners managed to identify more "COAH will review the plan Rich Cramer of T&M Associ- Committee meeting, officials OK'd, Restivo said the new plan has than 200 "developable" acres of and advise us whether it is accept- ates was not available for comment. a resolution to submit the plan to reduced the township's affordable space in the town. Cranford offi- able," Bradley said. Paul Greulich can°be reached at COAH for third round approval. housing requirement by determin- cials estimate that number to be Restivo noted she is not sure 908-686-7700 ext. 121. Union native seeks professional wrestlin (Continued from Page 1) cut a 60-second promotional piece skills— how you speak and how has been advised. Rosser was not wrestler the last live years with the important part of making it," noted about me, and was also tested on you organize yourself going into an unknown to the WWE prior to ECWA, is cheering for Rosser. Rosser, who lost weight and my microphone and organizational character," he explained. ..'••. ••' the recent competition. "He's worked hard in achieving his altered his hairstyle for the chal- skills." He promised to spend many He had occasionally performed success and is a very good talent," lenge. "You have to make yourself The six-foot, 230-pound Rosser weeks ahead "refining" and "per- at some of its bigger'venues. Jim said Kettner. presentable to a national audience. said the judges took note of "many fecting" his character, .jyhich will Kettner, a promoter who She added, "moving into a big- To be accepted into FCW, 1 had to . fundamentals," including "promo need a new name Rosser said he organized cards featuring the ger league is a great achievement." 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The council Karen McCoy Oliver's tenure, is are willing to work with Menza, eventually assumed some of the DERMATOLOGY!* no longer needed nor appreciated. and contended they only took the mayors' duties. McCoy Oliver did "There are duties...the mayor has action necessary to move the town riot run for reelection in 2009. Presented by and duties...the council has, and forward. Menza njarrowly defeated Council- Patricia C. McCormack, M.D., F.A.A.D. they have to learn the difference," "We're not looking to stymie man Jerome Jewell, although Jew- Diphmate, American Board of Dermatology Menza said. the mayor or his rights," Kulish ell's slate of council candidates He told the council he was will- said. "I hope this year gets better." defeated Menza's ticket. L00H1HG AMD FEEUMG HAPPIER ing to work with them. "We need Kulish said Menza had been The next council meeting will to have dialogue," Menza said. "poorly advised" of the workings be held July 7. Recent research As doctors who "We need to cooperate to move of the agenda, and that better coop- indicates that Botox injections specialize in treating skin Paul Greulich can be reached this township forward." eration will be needed to ensure a not only minimize frown lines, conditions, a dermatologist can at 908-686-77000 ext. 121, or at Residents applauded Menza temporary budget is passed as soon they may also lift patients' provide care for several types [email protected]. spirits. This finding is in accord of skin disorders such as acne, with previous research that eczema, and melanoma. 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Meetings are held in treatments for wrinkles, mentioned above suggests that 11 a.m. including skin peels, dermal facial muscles directly • Friday: Movie, "Inkheart," and the Zisman Room at the library. popcorn at 1 p.m. • Wednesday: Chess lessons, for For information, call 973-686- fillers, etc. Two weeks after influence brain activity. ages 6 and up at 6 p.m. their treatments, .the patients I am pleased to 4169. were asked to fill out a seif- announce the opening of a screening questionnaire for second NJ office at the Jersey ROSELLE PARK BRIEFS depression and anxiety and Shore at 407 Richmond Monthly trips to AC Mauri Gazebo Park, located on the Rabies clinic offered assess the success of the Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. corner of Grant Avenue and Chest- The Casano Community Center A rabies clinic will be held at treatments. The Botox patients For more information or to nut Street, and 9 a.m. at the Church sponsors a trip to Showboat casino Roselle Park First Aid Squad from scored much lower on arrange an appointment at the of the Assumption on Westfield in Atlantic City the first Thursday 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19. measures of depression, Point Pleasant office kindly call Avenue. For information, call 908- of every month. The bus pick-up The First Aid Squad building is anxiety, and irritability. 732-295-1331. 245-0666, or visit the center. times are 8:45 a.m. at Michael located at 535 Laurel Ave. UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 — PAGE 5 Police cuts avoided By Paul Greulich Staff Writer RAHWAY — A series of negotiations between the local Policeman's Why do Benevolent Association and governing body have avoided layoffs and furloughs for city police. f your child is struggling with schoolwork, reading writing 1 Business Administrator Peter Pelissier said he was satisfied with the take action now to make his or her grades outcome of the three-month talks. I cesesfislance "They helped the city in a considerable way by agreeing to defer their better. Since 1977, Huntingtoii Learning Center® math spelling four percent raise until retirement," Pelissier said. "In .addition to that, they gave up the ability to sell back sick time in 2009." has helped improve children's skills, confidence motivation Two clerical positions in the police department were also altered from and motivation. Call phonics study skills full time to part time. PRIVATE T0TORIN6 As city officials work on the 2010 budget, they are looking into pay Himtifflgton today! mmamm self-esteem j waivers and the elimination of positions to save more money. Your child can learn. state testing prep Pelissier said every city employee, except those retiring this year, have •HHHHH given up 15 days worth of pay, which will be deferred until the time of their retirement. In the economic development department, one position was eliminated, while another is being reduced to part time. One position was also eliminated in the finance department and three were eliminated 1-800 CAN LEARN in the recreation department. Already, a total of about $ 1.2 million has Ledgewood Morristown Verona been save'd. About $400,000 of the $1.2 million came from the police Bridgewater department negotiations. 908-725-3900 973-252-8300 973-292-9500 973-785-8700 Wayne Rahway PBA representative Christopher Danielle did not return East Brunswick Livingston Springfield repeated calls for comment. 732-257-7500 973-994-2900 973-258-0100 973-812-7300 , SKNJC]9t5NP independently franchise^ and aperiltorf. ©2009 Huntrngton Marflr, LLC. Council President James Baker said the concessions city police made are reasonable, considering the difficult economic times and the compro- mises other local departments have made. "The concessions were consis- tent with those made by other unions," Baker said.'"I don't think they were anything exceptional." The recently-adopted 2009 municipal budget totaled $42.3 million; down from $44.4 in 2008. Property taxes per average household increased to $107 due to a loss of about $3.3 million in revenue from 2008 to 2009. The' budget also saw a reduction in state aid of $73,000, while budget appropriations were decreased by $1.6 million. Local Republican Chair Patrick Cassio said he was not familiar with the specifics of the police contracts but said financial disagreements Recent Research Reveals Devastating Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease! between the city and Riverwalk Developer were partly responsible for The American Heart Association, the "Journal of the American Medical Association", and the "New necessitating the layoffs.and pay waivers. "If the redeveloper would only 'England Journal of Medicine" have documented a link between Heart Disease, Stroke, and Gum Infec- pay what money was owned to us, we wouldn't have to do any of this," . IF YOUR DENTURES ARE LOOSE AND IRRITATING YOUR Cassio said of the negotiations and concessions. 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The owner of being held at police headquarters Spend Saturdays at Y police responded to a report a the vehicle told police he did not pending a bail hearing. Family Event Saturdays at Sum- Prospect Hill home was struck tal. The incidence reportedly know the boys, ages 16 and 17. Rahway mit Y are open to the community. Y with eggs during the night. occurred sometime between Police also found presumably • On June 18, at 5:56 p.m, membership is not required. June 16 and June 23. A 14-• stolen electronic items, money, police responded to a report of a On June 23, at 2:53. p.m., There is a fee, per family, for karat yellow gold diamond sneakers, sunglasses and a flash- burglary on East Hazelwood police responded to a report of non-members. Summit YMCA is ankle bracelet, valued at light in the minors' backpacks. The Avenue. The incident is under malicious mischief to a vehicle located at 67 Maple St. For infor- approximately $2,000, toi- two were transported to Union investigation by officers Jeffrey in the Park and Shop parking mation, contact Member Services letries, sneakers, and sandals County Juvenile Detention Center. Kosty and Eric Seiden. lot. Several smashed eggs and or visit www.summitareaymca.org. slices of cheese were found on were reported stolen. • On June 15, at 12:52 p.m., • On June 19, at 5:48 p.m., the vehicle. • On Juiie 25, at 3:11 p.m., police responded to the 300 block police responded to a report of a Old Guard meeting police responded to a report of of South Stiles Street on a report of stolen motor vehicle on East Mil- On June 25, police respond- All area 50 plus active men can forced entry and theft from a a suspicious event. The victim, an ton Avenue. The incident is still ed to three reports of malicious attend Summit area Old Guard vehicle that was parked in a 89-year-old woman, told police a under investigation by officer mischief to a vehicle. The first meetings on Tuesdays. Meetings Morris Avenue tavern parking man came to her home and told her Edward O'Donnell. response was at 12:44 a.m. The are held at the New Providence lot. The occurrence allegedly he needed to survey her property • On June 29, at 4:09 p.m., vehicle was parked at the Glen- Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood took place between 8 a.m. and for the city tax office. He was officers Christopher Daniele and side Recreation Field, and its Ave. They begin at 9:15 a.m. For 3 p.m. According to a police described as having an olive com- Richard Stefanick responded to a rear window was smashed. information, call Emil Butchko at report, the side window was plexion, being in his late 40s and reported burglary on Egolf Drive. Police responded to the second 908-665-0678 or visit www.summi- broken and a Magellan GPS 5-foot-9 inches tall. The victim • On July 2, at 10:46 a.m., offi- call at 12:46 a.m. The vehicle toldguard. homestead, com. was parked at a residence on unit was stolen. refused to let the unknown man cer John Pitts Jr. responded to a Baltusrol Street, and a rock was • On June 25, at 3:23 p.m., into her home, and upon further report of a motor vehicle theft on allegedly thrown through one police responded to a report of investigation, it was determined Paterson Street. Golf tourney for SARA of its windows. The third forced entry and theft from a the tax office had not sent anyone • On Jul 4, at 5:26 p.m., officers Spots are still available to par- occurrence was reported at vehicle that was parked in a to visit the victim's residence and Thomas McComb and Mark ticipate in the SARA golf tourna- 12:44 a.m. The vehicle was Broad Street bakery parking would not make a house call with- Okane responded to a reported ment, dinner and auction at noon parked on Glenside Avenue, lot. According to a police out advanced notice. Burglary on Stone Street. Sept. 12, at Mattawang Golf Club, and its rear window was report, a window of the vehicle . -'On June 13, at 6:50 p.m., i • On July 4, at 11:32 p.m., offi- Belle Mead. The event will benefit smashed, possibly by a large was broken, and W envelope police responded to a reported cer Jeffrey Urban responded to a Summit Animal Rescue. The regis- rock found nearby, according containing $180 was taken theft; reported robbery on West Grand tration deadline is Aug. 1. For to police. from the vehicle. The victim, 45, of' Avenue. information or to sign-up, call On June 28, at 12:11 a.m., • On June 25, at 7:08 p.m., reported that on June 1, he parked • On July 5, at 1:57 a.m., offi- Daniel Roland at 732-360-9797 or police responded to a report of police responded to a report of a 1991 open flat-bed trailer — cers . Philip Withers, Thomas e-mail at [email protected]. malicious mischief to a resi- theft on Union Place. A black, with two Harley Davidson motor- McComb, Jeffrey Urban, Robert dence on Ascot Way. Two large 10-speed Schwinn mountain cycles on it — on McGillvray Zarzycki, Andre Tkach and James Camps, facilities open rocks were reportedly thrown bike, valued at approximately Place, near East Edgar Road. Guinta responded to a reported The Department of Community through the residence's fronl $ 100, was stolen, according to When he returned June 13, the robbery on Main Street. A police Programs still has bargains avail- window at approximately 12 a police report. trailer with both motorcycles were K-9 called to the scene arrived at able for summer fun. In addition to a.m. • On June 26, at 1:55 p.m., gone. 2:23 a.m. the traditional Summer Recreation On June 28 at 1:10 a.m., police responded to a report of • On June )5t at 9:16 a.m., the Roselle Camp, several new camps are police responded to a report of burglary and theft at a Wade manager of El Monte RV Rentals • Dorothie Boice, of Elizabeth offered. Pony Share gives children malicious mischief to a vehicle Drive residence. The occur- reported the theft of a catalytic was arrested at 2:35 a.m. June 4, a chance to learn about horses, parked at a Morris Avenue res- rence reportedly took place converter from a 2009 Chateau after police allegedly found her while Actor's Garage may inspire a idence". A large rock was report- sometime between 9:30 a.m. Sport RV parked in the company's intoxicated at the scene of a hit- rising star. Sports camps of all vari- edly thrown at the vehicle and 1:30 p.m. Items reported fenced lot. and-run accident. eties are offered including football, around 12:45 a.m., which missing include: $200 in cash • On June 17, at 10:30 p.m., Boice told police her vehicle basketball, soccer and lacrosse. caused a large scrape on the and jewelry, a phone set and a police responded to Citgo gas sta- was struck at the intersection of Golf Camp and Golf Clinics are rear windshield and trunk. radio/CD/tape player, which, in tion, 2000 East Edgar Road, on a East Highland and Cavell streets offered for adults and children, On June 28, at 1:07 a.m., total, were valued at approxi- report of a robbery. by an unknown vehicle that fled along with tennis instruction and police responded to a report of mately $8,000. An employee told police an after impact. Her front bumper had karate. Pre-school children can malicious mischief to a vehicle Linden unknown man entered the station severe damage, with pieces of learn sports at Harding Kids camp. parked on Edison Drive. The • Guitherme Tavares, 19, of store, brandishing a shotgun. The another car stuck between the front Lifeguard instruction will be avail- rear windshield was broken. Elizabeth was arrested by officers suspect demanded cash. The panel and passenger side door. A able on multiple dates through July On June 28, at 1:09 a.m., Robert Sanchez and John employee handed him $300. The missing tire was found on Chest- and August. Guardstart Camp is police responded to a report of Mekovetz at 5:09 a.m. June 26, suspect "is described as 5-foot-8 nut Street. offered for pre-teens who aspire to malicious mischief to a vehicle after a car and foot chase winding inches tall and wearing a gray Police determined Boice was be lifeguards. Some programs are parked on Ashwood Avenue. from Routes 1&9 to Route 278 sweatshirt with a hood. The victim allegedly under the influence of also available for non-residents and The occurrence took: place East. Police responded to reports told police he noticed two other alcohol and found several pre- scholarship aid is available for sometime between 9 p.m. on of a theft on the 1000 block of possible accomplices standing out- scription drugs, which were not those involved with the Federal June 27 and 12:52 a.m. on June West Elizabeth Avenue when the side the store during the robbery. legally prescribed to her, in her Free or Reduced Lunch programs. 28. The rear window of the officer noticed the alleged suspect All three suspects fled on foot. possession. Memberships are currently vehicle was reportedly ileeinp north, near South Wood Hillside Springfield available to Summit Municipal smashed by a large rock. Avenue and Routes 1&9. • On June 29, at 9:55 a.m., three • On June 22, at 2:58 p.m., Golf Course and Family Aquatic The officers pursued Tavares men were arrested afler a officer in police responded to the reported Center. While the golf course does • Hamza Knox, 26, of Sum- until he lost control of his vehicle an unmarked car allegedly theft of a credit card number. A have limited non-resident slots mit was arrested by Springfield as he attempted to pass a truck on watched them carry stolen copper unknown suspect purchased three available, spaces fill quickly. Sum- police at 11:34p.m. June 19, on the Route 278 exit ramp, and pipes from an Aldine Street resi- half-gallon containers of Hennesy mit Family Aquatic Center is open an outstanding warrant from crashed into a guardrail. The driv- dence. Liquor using a fraudulent credit only to residents. Memberships are Union Township. er attempted to flee on foot, but Tracy Rogers, 43, and George card number, according to police. still available.To register, www.reg- • Nenita B. Mereria, 44, of was quickly apprehended by the Combs, 41, both of Hillside and • David Roberts, 42, of Kissim- ister.communitypass.net/summit or Westfield was arrested at Broad arresting officers. Tavares was Douglas Smith, 36, of Orange mee, fia., was arrested at 12:22 call DCP offices at 908-277-2932. Street at 3:29 p.m. June 25, for charged with burglary, theft and were arrested by Detective Jamie p.m. June 24, and charged with failure to yield and driving with eluding police. Howell, who followed the men to driving while intoxicated, careless a suspended license. • On June 26, at 3:36 a.m., offi- a Newark house and called in driving, possession of narcotics in Summit Department of Commu- • On June 25, at 2:09 p.m., cer Scott Jones arrested two Eliza- backup after witnessing the theft. a motor vehicle, possession of a nity Programs offers football to police responded to a report of beth juveniles for burglary and They were charged with burglary, hypodermic needle and being children who will be in grades 4 .theft at a Prospect Street hospi- theft, when he found them sitting theft, criminal mischief and pos- under the influence of narcotics. through 8 during the 2009-10 school year. UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 — PAGE 7

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Camps are 10 weeks, City Police Chief Robert Lucid said he first applied for this grant ending Sept. 4. three years ago and the upgrade is overdue, The YMCA has the following Congressman Leonard Lance made a special trip to Summit's police camps: headquarters last week to publicly announce the congressional approval • Discovery Camp for ages 5 of the $1. million request for communication improvements. through 7 Mayor Jordan Glatt expressed his gratitude. "1 believe this is the • Explorer Camp for ages 8 largest grant Summit has ever received and one of the most important through 10 projects," he said. • Adventure Camp for ages 11 Lance agreed keeping police equipment up-to-date is a safety meas- through 14 ure that cannot be overlooked. • Square Foot Gardening camps "Summit first responders are dedicated individuals who work day will be available during July and and night keeping the public safe," Lance said. "Making sure they have August. the right tools and resources to carry out their important jobs in public Additional volunteers will be safety is a win-win for everybody." needed to assist the staff during the Glatt described the department's current equipment, all of which is mornings. Previous experience is at least 20 years old, as "archaic" and "being held together by tape and not required. chewing gum." 'Additional camps include: Councilman Andrew Lark also noted the system has broken down Splash and Sports camps, and several times in the last few years, resulting in several $40,000 alloca- Cheer and Tumbling. Extended tions for screens and gear repairs. The cost of repairs has been steep care is also offered'before and after because few companies even have the tools to.service the equipment. Photo By Joseph M. D'Alisc Summit police dispatcher Gayle Tesman shows off camp hours. According to Lucid, the new equipment would provide emergency For information, contact Lind- service to a full-time population of nearly 50,000 city residents. the department's current police radio equipment that may soon be replaced. say Sudia at 732-388-0057, ext Currently, when a 9-1-1 call is placed in the city, it first goes to the 239. * fire department, and then transferred to the police department. The new dispatch centers at the police department, fire department and emer- equipment will avoid this step. gency services. "This is the wave of the future," Lance said. "Seconds and minutes make a huge difference in emergency situa- He noted the funding bill approved by congress must also gain Parking group meets tions, and with the new equipment emergency call will be directed more approval from the Senate and president, but that he is unsure how long The Parking Authority of the proficiently," Lark explained. this process-may take. City of Rahway will hold its regu- Lucid emphasized the need for new equipment. "We' ve been pursu- "We are optimistic..we will receive these funds," said Lark who sits lar meeting at 67 Lewis St., Rah- ing this project for nearly three years, and this is clearly something we on the council's Finance Committee. "If we do not receive it, we need way, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5. A re- needed, not only in this town but all over the slate," he said. to bite the bullet and proceed with updating...equipment by means of organization meeting will be fol- The new digital equipment will heip better coordinate the city's three the capital budget." lowed immediately by the regular meeting. LINDEN BRIEFS Farmers market open FaSl soccer planned be held five consecutive Saturdays: money order, Visa or Master Card. Center, 330 Helen St., or Linden Sept. 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 10, 17, at Linden Fanners Market is held Linden Department of Public Sign-ups are on a first come, first Multi-purpose Center, 1025 John Al Kalla Park from 10 to' II a.m. from 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays, through Property and Community Service's served basis as the clinic is limited St. Register online at www.linden- The registration deadline is Sept. Oct. 26, at Raymond Wood Bauer Little Kickers fall soccer clinic has to 60 youngsters. Register at the nj.org. AH youngsters will be pro- 11, There is a fee per child, Pay- Promenade, Wood Avenue. Various been planned for city girls and Community Center Building, 605 vided with a T-shirt and must wear merit may be made by cash, check, goods are available. boys, ages 4 and 5. The clinic will South Wood Ave.; John T. Gregorio shin guards at all times. Foxx to Steps toward a cure perform Jeff Foxx, a WBLS radio disc jockey and rhythm and soul artist, will perform at the first Roselle American Cancer Urban Enterprise Zone Summer Society's Relay For Concert Series event Friday, from 6 LifeatArthurL. John- to 9 p.m., at the Roselle Shopping son High School, Center, 500-600 Raritan Road. Cranford, June 12 "The Summer Concert Series is drew many communi- a great way to showcase the town : ty members. Sur- and for the Roselle business com- vivors walk with care- munity to give something back to givers during open- the residents," said UEZ Coordina- ing ceremonies. tor Harry Wyatt. "We're looking forward to Jeff Foxx getting us off to a strong start this Friday." • The series is free and perform- ances are outdoors. Seats are pro- vided, but concert-goers are encouraged to bring chairs, as the seating fills up fast. For informa- tion, visit www.uezroselle.com or call 908-259-3001. 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More of the same Something is horribly the same in Hillside. Today, while the mayor's seat as well as many of the coun- cil seats are occupied by completely different people as they were two or three years ago, something else, unfortunately, has not changed. Hillside's elected officials still can't seem to work harmoniously. This was evident almost as soon as the township's recent re-organization meeting began last week, when newly-elect- ed Mayor Joseph Menza stood to share his concerns regard- ing agenda items, only to be gaveled by newly-appointed n Council President Edward Brewer, who told "Mr. Menza" that he would have an opportunity to speak during the public portion of the meeting. The council then went on to pass a number of appoint- ments that traditionally fall under the responsibility of the mayor, such as those that name new members of local boards. The Township Council's assumption of the mayor's duties during former Mayor Karen McCoy Oliver's turbulent tenure was a questionable course of action, and any honest elected official should be eager to now dispense with such methods and welcome Menza's more involved execution of the office of mayor. Yet in statements that could have been lifted verbatim from the minutes of a 2007 council meeting, Councilman John Kulish insisted that Menza had failed to appear on time, failed to answer faxes and had not been properly advised on Photo by Jim Lowney, county of Union the workings of local government. The ongoing efforts on 'OUTSTANDING' — Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella, left, and Scotch Plains Battalion Chief John Lestrachick, right, president of the Union the part of the council's majority to justify their inability to County Fire Chiefs' Association, present new Clark Firefighter Fred I llg, second resolve simple issues and delegate responsibility went on to from right, with an award for outstanding performance at the Union County Fire reach uncharted levels of desperation during the meeting. . Training Academy. They are joined by Clark Assistant Fire Chief Timothy One of the newest members of the governing body, Council- Wierzbinski during the June 14 graduation ceremony at Union County College. man President Carlisle, advised outraged residents to aban- don any notion that those with more power than themselves might have a hand in creating what, at this point, can only be considered a permanent phenomenon surrounding the A choice between layoffs, fireworks mayor's office, This enigma apparently prevents basic com- munication from taking place among elected officials, and Peter Pelissiere's close-up :— mit is pretty amazing. In this lousy The often unavailable Peter economy the pharmaceutical giant seems to have been in existence for years. Carlisle insisted Pelissiere had suddenly become Left has been approved for 50,000 new that the residents themselves are partly to blame for the dis- very accessible. Railway's business square feet of construction. It's cord. "Stop blaming others. Blame yourselves," Carlisle told administrator became a celebrity Out estimated that within a few years the assembled citizens. "You're the people. It's your respon- symbol. The decision by Rahway to By Frank Capece the company will house 3,000 sibility." We have to agree with that statement. The people eliminate fireworks from last employees in Summit. are responsible— and the people elected Joe Menza in the week's July 4 celebration was in The congressman's job — hope of resolving the issues that have plagued the Hillside the news parlance —• a story with reminding that instant criticism Seventh District Rep. Leonard Township Council for years. By the same token, the residents legs. should be tempered with the long Lance wasn't posing for smiling have also put their faith in the council members who must Pelissiere granted interviews to term results of a project. pictures with kids and soldiers last now find a way to — finally — put their petty differences the local press and television. Sta- Park sewerage — Whatever week. His first real controversial aside andjust do their jobs. We can only hope the phrase "the tions explained the obvious choice happens ultimately with the Avalon vote saw him side with the Democ- more things change, the more they stay the same" will not between layoffs and fireworks. The Bay project in Roselle Park, it will ratic majority in the House on the apply to Hillside in the coming years. networks got hold of the story and probably be remembered for their subject of CAP and trade. The con- Pelissiere was more than accom- threats of litigation which accom- cept supported by environmentalist modating in telling Rahway's story pany the project. Last week, the sets tough standards for emissions nationwide. Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority controls and trading of available Critics and bridges — Rah- in a rare split vote, approved to slots. Conservatives oppose the way's loss became Cranford's gain. accept 20,000 gallons daily of measure and a group decked out in The county funneled money slated sewage from the project. With the Revolutionary War clothing let David Worrall Publisher for Rahway's show to Cranford ever present threat of litigation their displeasure with Lance be Published Weekly Since 1917 fireworks. Coupled with aggressive even with two Commissioners vot- known with a demonstration in Incorporating the Union Leader, Tonianh Antonelli fundraisjng by some ex-mayors, the ing no, and two others abstaining front of Lance's office. The Observer, The Progress and The Eagle Regional Editor fireworks show went on in Cran- by a slim margin, Avalon Bay got Rahway games — The crowds ford at Nomahagen Park. Published By Stacey Eaton the needed approval for sewage are getting bigger on Friday Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. Managing Editor A whole lot of people got to the treated. evenings at the Rahway Middle 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue. Union, N.J. 07083 event walking across the bridge A very big question for the little School. The competition and high 908-686-7700 onsite, constructed last year as part borough to face down the road is, if level of soccer playing in a adult Retail Ad Director of the county's MusicFest event. refined measuring systems find the league at the site is impressive. a fc The band of frequent critics of John D'Achino borough is in an excess capacity of The real winner is the Rita's Italian Circulation Director County Manager George Devanney treatment, it may lead to a very Ice stand across the street which ©Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. used the construction of the bridge, costly hit in scrambling to buy does a bang-up business during 2009 Ail Rights Reserved which was part of the original park more capacity. breaks. Articles, pictures and advertisements Herein are the exclusive property of plan, to unleash a barrage of criti- Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. and any republiqation or broadcast Summit's job market — The withoyt written permission is prohibited. cism. decision by Schering Plough Corp. An attorney, Frank Capece is a The whole matter lends itself to to construct new buildings in Sum- resident of Cranford. UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 — PAGE 11 r~~ OP ED We Specialize in Invaders of the Rahway River Neck and Beck Japanese Stilt Grass pervades Carolina rose as the most common Pain Relief throughout the Rahway River Eye rose in the wild. watershed parks and natural areas Removal of multiflora rose is Sports Injuring capitalizing upon the low density of unrealistic except in limited areas llfll.l1 ikt.'lioK • *DltcHernlatktn native plants over browsed by the 'On-the because of what is would cost. white-tailed deer. Replacing it with our own native Siaoulder. Arm & Hand Pain Inhabiting the entire habitat Environment roses in would be beneficial but types from moist to dry soils in low. By Dennis Miranda deer would eat that too. light and direct sun, Japanese stilt Japanese barberry is the one grass is an annual herb that creates plant that most benefits from the an effective mat that is dense. Gen- ground and then treating with white-tailed deer herbivory which erating thousands of seeds per year, Round Up or Rodeo on the cut stem is excessive at the South Branch the stilt grass ca*n spread dramati- is effective. This practice may be Preserve. cally in a few short years. Native necessary two or three times in one . This dense, globular, thorny plants such as wildflowers and growing season to exhaust the ener- shrub is a generalist plant growing grasses cannot compete, therefore gy reserves of the targeted plant under the canopy of forests, fields, leading to the local extinction of until it inevitably dies. For control- wetland edges and in waste areas. many species. Even worse, there is ling large populations, a foliar Changing the soil ph, nutrient lev- a growing body of evidence that the method is practiced. This applica- els, and reducing leaf litter are ail Japanese Stilt Grass changes the tion of glysophate to moisten all advantageous consequences of chemistry of the soil to facilitate its foliage will poison the plant. Great spreading barberry. existence at the expense of local care must be taken in avoiding pol- While providing limiting food flora. luting wetlands and killing nearby sources and shelter for nesting Controlling Japanese stilt grass native plants. * birds, the negative factors for out- is relatively easy if you hand-pull Garlic mustard is the bane of weigh the positives. Fortunately, since it has a shallow root system. native wildflowers and grasses. barberry has a shallow root system, Hand-pulling should be done only This invader from Europe is a con- making them vulnerable to hand in late summer or early fall. Other spicuous plant that grows in early pulling. Chemical treatment on a methods to control this invasive spring, often ahead of our own large scale is impractical like the plant include chemical applications native ephevnerals just about any- multiflora rose; however, they can EMIT EXCLUSIVE REALTY such as Roundup and Rodeo which where. be eliminated by using Round Up Maria A. Gomes 152 Central Avenue, Clark, NJ 07066 contains the systemic herbicide Garlic mustard will more and Garlon. Cell: (201)207-5766 Office: (732)381-3948 glysophate. aggressively capitalize on mois- Oriental bittersweet is a terrible Fax: (732)381-3995 Another Japanese invader, ture, nutrients, soils and space. invasive vine that can destroy 40- Must See in knotweed is the only plant growing Where garlic mustard is on the foot tall trees by vigorously grow- along the shores of the Rahway march in the region's natural areas ing and smothering it. Often the Vauxhall River and its tributaries for miles and parks of the Railway River tightening vise of the vine will Newly renovated home around. watershed it quickly establish itself force a tree to snap which is appar- contains 2 bedrooms This tall bamboo-like perennial as the dominant spring wildflower. ent and die off. While the plants are. and 1.5 bathrooms. that quickly forms dense mats of Eradication of garlic mustard on not eaten by native animals, the There is an extra room nearly 10-foot shoots that grows a landscape basis is not practicable seeds of oriental bittersweet are that can be used as an quickly; easily outcompetes native unless using Round Up. Hand- readily eaten by birds and mam- olfice. Laminate and herbs, shrubs and tree saplings. pulling remains the most expedient mals. tile flooring throughout. Preferring moist soils but persisting method of removal. Employing fire Manual, chemical and mechani- Just a few blocks away in diy landscapes, Knotweed can is effective but it will create fertile cal methods to eradicate the vine fioiti the new shopping grow in direct sun and light shade, ground for germinating dormant are quite effective. center. even the sidewalk cracks of our seeds. Rodeo, Garlon and Accord con- Pi ice: $235,000 streetscapes. Multiflora rase has become the tain Glysophate which will kill the Eliminating knotweed is not most common understory and suc- plant within a week after applica- easy once established. Chemical cessional shrub of the watershed's tion. treatment in combination with cut- parkland. Neither new nor as nox- ting is the most effective method ious as the aforementioned plants, Dennis Miranda is the executive way of culling this public nuisance. the multiflora rose has supplanted director of the Rahway River Cutting at two inches above the our native roses, swamp rose or Association. Looking for a job, Mr. Right, or just kind of bored LETTERS TO THE EDITOR with yourself? Americans may be more ready for the Fair Tax than Here is the opportunity to let Help grant a child's wish one may think. Unlike some add-on VAT proposals, you see your "Inner Babe" To the Editor: the Fair Tax is a national retail sales tax to replace update your current look or help you I am a Firefighter with the township of Irvington income, payroll and estate, gift and generation-skip- re-do you and get the results you want! and each year we host a golf outing in memory of one ping taxes. our firefighters. This year's outing will benefit'the According to that poll, just 18 percent of Americans Call Felicia for a free consultation to see the possibility Make-A-Wish foundation of New Jersey. nationwide favor a national sales tax to raise addition- of a "New You" at Styles Street Hair Salon. Located in We would like your help in finding a local child in al money for the government, and 68 percent oppose downtown Cranford, across from the Cranford Hotel. which we could grant their wish. The event takes place such a tax. But the numbers change when Americans Come and see us to begin the prospect of a fresh look, Sept. 14, so we have some time finding one or more are asked to support a sales tax, if it would mean get- more confidence amd a new outlook on YOU! children. . ting rid of the income tax. There a plurality of Amer- • Also specializing in Keratin Complex to straighten or defrizz Please contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation's icans, 43 percent, favor the trade-off, while 38 percent Director of External Affairs Stacy JCreizman at skreiz- are opposed. Forty-eight percent say a sales tax is fair- your hair in a healthy way. [email protected] to make a suggestion. er than an income tax — and that is with no mention For an appointment Andy Zwirko of a pre-bate — while only 26 percent hold the oppo- Please Call: 908.276.1203 Union site view. Urge your senator and congressman to co- sponsor the Fair Tax. There is no longer a political risk Ready for the Fair Tax to co-sponsorship of the Fair Tax. To the Editor: Jim Bennett 5 Walnut Avenue, Cranford A Rasmussen Poll from May 29 suggests that Summit PAGE 12 — THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY LOCAL-SOURCE Grade "A" student

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Correspondent r • • LINDEN — East Edgar Road is the site of yet another fatal car crash, police said early last week. p At 11:50 p.m. June 29, police responded to the deadly collision, involving a car struck by a tractor trailer south of1 Park Avenue. ti *

F The victim, Cibley Borges, 23, of Rahway was traveling in the right !. #' lane on the westbound side, when her 1993 Nissan Altima struck the curb. 1 She lost control of the vehicle, which careened from the center of the road 4 across all lanes of traffic, jumped the concrete median and headed into * 1 oncoming traffic. Borges vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a 5

2002 Peterbilt driven by Miklos Magyar, 37, of Effort, Pa., according to V t I 4 police reports. ,-•- i Investigators believe Borges was text messaging on her cellular phone 1 '

F 1 and speeding when she lost control of the vehicle. She was taken to Uni- * " i versity Hospital in Newark, where she was pronounced dead due to blunt 1 * force trauma resulting from the crash. Magyar was not seriously injured, I * f r and no charges will filed against him, police said. i There have been several accidents in the area during the past year, as \ ' & < • well as another fatal accident a few years ago, according to city Detective Lt. James Sarnicki. Chemistry classes taught by Martin Goldman and Stephen Valentine at Rahway He said the accidents ar,e likely the result of two factors — few traffic High School lightened things up with an experiment outdoors, combining Mentos lights are mounted along the road that includes many curves. "There is no candy and different kinds of soda. Valentine, left, and Goldman, right, conduct traffic light for a long stretch," Sarnicki said. the experiment. Though steps had been taken to prevent accidents in the area, includ- ing the installation of higher concrete barriers added irt several locations, sadly, barriers were not been put into place where the accident occurred. Calls made to the state Department of Transportation were not returned. Editorial can he reached at 908-686-7700 ext, 121, or editoriaKa),the- V.I NGN SURGICAL SPINAL localsource.com. DECOMPRESSION THERAPY We want news, photos from organizations RIGHT FOR YOU? This newspaper encourages congregations, temples, social and civic organizations to inform the editors about scheduled events and activities. E-mail press releases and photos to Union County Local Source at edi- By: Dr. Ron Spiaggia [email protected].

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Want to play games? The Clark Public Library will hold afternoon games for youth Fri- days at 3 p.m. Snacks and soda will be available. School officials announce plan to improve scores (Continued from Page 1) standards, paperwork noted that certain pro- The district appealed the-decision soon trict should be updated with the new, 2009 for grades three, four and five and a high grams were unitizing 2000 standards. after the results were released, but in June, standards: school transition program for grade 8. "We "We have so many courses at the high the appeal denied. The district approved a Executive Union County Superintendent lost 28 points because our curriculum guides school, it can be difficult to update every- plan to update its core curriculum standards Carmen Centuolo and a state Department of were out of date," Buglione explained. thing we need to," Buglione explained. at its June 30 meeting, and now must wait Education representative did not return calls Every four years the state updates its core "They incorrectly inferred that all our pro- for the county superintendent to approve the for comment. curriculum standards. Though Buglione grams were out of date. They are hurting us plan before moving forward. Buglione is Joseph M. D'Alise can be reached at claims Rahway teachers were using 2004 on a technicality." Confident that by September, the entire dis- 908-68(j-7700, ext. 124. KENILWORTH BRIEFS Library activities set dren ages 3 and up Books will be held from 7 to 7:45 the library's Web site at free Tricky Tray For Children and • Wednesdays: Story Time for The following events will be p.m. www.kenilworthlibrary.org. Teens, ages 2 through 18 years old, children ages 3 and up will be held held at Kenilworth library: • July 20: Glue N' Go Costumes starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13, in from 10:30 to 11 a.m. through • Thursdays: Toddler Time for 2 will be held From 7 to 7:45 p.m. Trustees meeting Schering Plough Corporation's Aug. 6. A special meeting of Kenil- year olds will be held from 10:30 • July 22: Story Time Stage will corporate cafeteria. Registration • Fridays: Funtastic Crafts will worth Public Library Board of to 10:50 a.m. through Aug. 5. Sto- be held from 7 to 7:45 p.m. has begun. All donations are great- be held from 11 a.m. to noon Trustees will be held at 6 p.m. July ries, puppets and music for the • July 29: Jugglin' Jen will pres- ly appreciated. All donated prizes through July 31. 21 .Meet in the Activity Room. youngest listeners will be intro- ent a a juggling program from 7 to must be dropped off at the Kenil- duced. Children ages 4 through 6 must 7:45 p.m. To register for programs worth Public Library no later than • Tuesdays: Bingo For Young be accompanied by an assisting or for information, visit Kenil- 'Tricky Tray' for kids July 24. Children will be held from 10:30 adult. worth Public Library at 548 Boule- The Kenilworth Public Library For information, call the library to 11 a.m. through July 28 for chil- • July 16: Be Creative With vard or call 908-276-2451. Visit will present its 8th annual cash- at 908-276-2451. UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 — PAGE 15 Thanks forthehelp SPRINGFIELD BRIEFS Like to play Scrabble? Wednesdays. Visit the library tain Ave. For information, call the Vringfield library will hold between 10:30 a.m. and noon for library at 973-376-4930 or visit the Sciahhle nights Mondays at 7 p.m. training in how to use the Internet. Web site at www.sfplnj.org, l\iti ons who want to play will meet M the library, 66 Mountain Ave. Hepburn films playing SPL: See foreign films Springfield Public Library con- Springfield Public Library's Horn's Club meeting tinues its lunch time film series "An International Film Festival presents 1 he Mom's Club of Springfield Audrey Hepburn Retrospective," films at noon and 6:45 p.m. July 9 <.V. Mountainside meets the first with the third film in the series at through Aug. 13. Films are as fol- \\i_dnesday of each month at noon Tuesday. Patrons can bring a lows: nfield YMCA. brown bag lunch to the program. • Today: French film "Priceless" Coffee and cookies will be served • July 16: Chinese film "Tuya's Get computer training at 11:30 am. Assistive listening Marriage" Springfield library holds its devices are available upon request. • July 23: Mexican film "Under diop-in computer training program The library is located at 66 Moun- the Same Moon" Professional Directory You can be bankruptcy Attorney - Chapter 7 &13 included m |h.ii 11 ee Consultation — Payment Plans No Money Down - Reasonable Fees Stop wage garnishments, foreclosures, lawsuits and annoying collectors. Get a fresh start! Benjamin J. Ginter, Attorney 34 Forest Avenue, Cranford, N.J. 07016 (908) 272-6565 to sjienfc wKHif www.ginterlaw.com ) www.njbkattorney.com Matt Calo, a senior at Arthur L. Johnson High I am u debt relief n^ciiiv lwl|>mu umsumers file f.ir hnnkniptcv under the I cdcmK'wlc representative-' School, Clark, recently won the Helping Hands Home Care DECA Scholarship Award. He received a $1,000 check from Robert D'Arienzo, a graduate of high school and former state DECA winner in 1992 and 1993.

Roselle Public Library INSTANT DECISION DAYS A glass of lemonade, some the "Express Yourself Club" for shade and a good book - what bet- fourth- and fifth-graders. ter way to spend the summer? The Registration is needed for these for Freshmen and Transfers Roselle Public Library has reads programs. Special events will be for all ages, as well as programs for scheduled for the first half of children and young adults. Plus, it's August, including a Saturday pro- July 20-25 & 17=22, 2009 all free with your library card, gram. except for the DVDs. For teens and tweens, the Lead- 8:30 a.m -7pm (Monday - Thursday) Adults wanting to catch up on ership program has begun. Stu- 8:30 a.m. - 430 p.m (Friday) reading best sellers will find new dents will participate in health and 9 a.m - 1 2 p.m (Saturday) novels and mysteries. Biographies fitness activities. Monday from Lena Home to Lorenzo the evenings, there will be a book dis- Kirby Hall, Lodi Campus Magnificent, cookbooks of every cussion group, and Tuesday and flavor, how-to tomes for projects — Wednesday the discussions will the library has them all. look to education, careers and other • • If you want to go paperless, topics related to becoming an adult. just sf&p by with y&utn there are books on tape and CD, for Students in Roselle Public ° High school transcripts or GED download to iPods, or on video or Schools will also be able to pick up o SAT/ACT scores DVD, if you want to watch the summer reading books at the ° Colleye transcripts (transfer student*) movie version. library. In order to serve everyone, The Children's Department is there is a limit of two reading list presenting "Be Creative At Your books per library card, and no- Library" frofn through Aug. 15. In renewals or reservations. The For more information; July, Monday mornings are for library will also have copies of the 201.559.6131 "Lots of Tots." Parents, need to join reading assignments, which can be [email protected] their tots for this. copied. It also supports the reading www.felician.edu Tuesdays, at 11 a.m., "Club Cre- lists of Roselle Catholic High 262 South Main Street, Lodi, NJ mation Station," for youth in kinder- School and St. Joseph's. garten through grade 3, will meet. Roselle Public Library is locat- The Club features reading activities ed at the corner of Chestnut Street Scholarships available FELICIAN and others. and West Fourth Avenue. For infor- Counselors will be available for interested graduate students 0COLLEGE Wednesdays, at 1 p.m., .will be mation, call 908-245-5809. Lodi and Rutherford, NJ ft ol Hew jersey PAGE 16 — THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE Top ten Learning plan hits Roselle By Ryan O'Reilly the changes going on in the high High Schools that Work program. Correspondent school during the next four years, The current advisory program in ROSELLE — Ninety school dis- and we're looking at what the Roselle is similar to the pilot pro- tricts applied to take part in the guidelines for the next high school gram being launched. The main dif- state's Personalized Student Learn- reform will be." ference is advisors have not imple- ing Plans pilot program; 16 made it. With New Jersey guideline mented a formalized student learn- Among the lot is one Union County changes looming, Bauknight said ing plan. institution — Abraham Clark High the district is already ahead in terms Marie Barry, state director of the School. of advanced requirements for grad- Office of Career and Technical Edu- Roselle Superintendent, Elnardo uation. cation for the Department of Educa- Webster, said the program will help The purpose of the program is to tion, said the districts' High Schools follow the academic progress of create a career portfolio for each that Works program set Roselle participating students. "The pro- student, detailing both academic apart during the selection process. gram gives...an opportunity to take and career goals. As the pupils Another nearby school that made a customized and individualized progress through high school, advi- the cut was Bloomfield High approach to the educational sors will track whether they are School in Essex County. advancement of the students," he doing the necessary work to be suc- "Abraham Clark was what we explained. cessful in whatever career path they called one of our 'Level 2' schools, The program, which will kick choose. because they're a little further along off during the 2009-10 school year, "What has happened in the past in implementing personalized stu- will be implemented in the sixth is students start talking about career dent plans. It had some plans, com- and ninth grades. paths in eleventh grade, but realize munity involvement and a strong Roselle Director of Curriculum they should have done something leadership team," Barry said. and Instruction, Tamika Bauknight, else when they were younger," The school will receive a said ninth-graders were targeted by Bauknight said. "Once they identify $15,000 grant from the New Jersey school officials. "One of our goals their interests, they set their path Department of Educa'tion as part of is to advance the curriculum at the goals." its acceptance into the program. high gchool level and to be in line Three years ago, the school According to Bauknight, the with Upcoming high school require- be^an implementing some form of a grant will be used to support work- ments," she said. "There are a lot of personalized learning plan with its shops and training advisors.

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Presented by Cranford College Women's Club granted $10,000 in scholarships and other awards to township students dur- Karen ing a recent awards ceremony at Roselle Golf Club, from left: College Women's Club President Judy Minitel- Hegrin, O.¥.M» li, award winners Marta Wolfshordl and Ryan Cathcart, as well as three of the four scholarship recipients, Kelli Bruno, Shannon Rasmussen and Scott Sigl. Not pictured is Stephanie Walls, another scholarship recipient. CAT-ARACTS Normally, the lens of the cat's eye is dear, When a cat develops cataracts, the lens becomes cloudy, Cataracts don't occur as often in cats as Three from UC named Hillside, Union natives ford, all earned master's degrees Walker of Hillside, Jessica Moore of in dogs, and they always warrant a trip from Scranton University during a Summit, Amy Guffey of Kenilworth, to the vet because they usually occur after some sort of trauma to the eye or to Vilianova dean's list make dean's list at NU commencement ceremony May 30. Alyssa Stockl of Springfield and Massimo Arpino of Mountain- Andrea Tavares of Hillside and an underlying infection or disease like Laure D'Angelo of Springfield, diabetes. Occasionally, cataracts are side, T. Kern of Summit and Ray- Phoebe Oliverio and Stephanie Cairo awarded BA James .Roche of Union, Andrew inherited or are the result of poor mond Stochel of Clark have been Calefati, both of Union, were Jessica Cairo of Linden graduat- Obergfell of Cranford, and Melinda nutrition. Cats that are developing named to the dean's list at Viliano- named to the dean's list, for the ed with a bachelor's degree in Norelli, Ann Mularz and Kristen cataracts will bump into things or avoid va for the 2009 spring semester. 2009 spring semester at Northeast- Spanish and international affairs Shubeck of Linden, were all named jumping up onto high objects. The cat ern University. from Wagner College. will probably squint and show signs of Marist gracis named to the dean's list at Drew University. eye trauma, possibly redness around the Oghogho Fgbinosun and eye, and, of course, there will be the Two on UC dean's list SaSadino, Nasadiuk Schva'rcz, BSurrs on telltale milky bluish white spot in the Michael John Cladek, both of Rail- Samantha Leigh Garber of graduate Winston Emory U dean's list eye itself. way, Anna Katherine Matthews of Mountainside and Katelyn Mary Michael Saladino of Springfield Apart from stealing your Ariel Schvarcz and Alex Blum, heart, your pet's eyes are crucial to his Cranford, Jessica Leigh Schindler Sileo of Union have been named to and Ryan Nasadiuk of Clark both of Kenilworth, and Brian-Stovall of both of Springfield were named to well being and ability to lead a fully the dean's list for the 2009 spring graduated from The ,1 Winston the dean's list in the undergraduate' functional life. Healthy eyes and vision Hillside graduated May 23 from semester at the University of Con- School in Short Hills. college for liberal arts at Emory arc important to keep your pet safe, Marist College. necticut. University. help him to find food and shelter and UC locals named to rind his way around his environment. Kuflnski earns PhD Eye health is key to a healthy pet! At Alexander George and Hannah Three graduate at SU dean's Sist at Drew U T.L.C. PET DOCTOR, located at Sherman, both of Summit earned Scott R. Burkholder of Spring- Domenica Paparatto of Mountain- Julie Ann Kulinski earned her 1326 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, is happy honors for the spring 2009 semester field, JoAnn Matinix of Kenilworth side, Kimy Yeung of Rahway, doctorate in Physical Therapy from to talk about any concerns that you Richard Villa of Roselle Park, Ashley Continued on Page 18 have regarding your pet, any time. at Skidmore College. and Patricia A. Simpson of Cran- We're always here to help with your pets! Call 908.686.7080 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. We know how much you IHHHHHHHHKI care about your pet, because we care about them too. We provide complete for less than what you owe companion ariiinal care, including ' If you qualify we can: dental care, and x-ray services. We • Stop wage garnishments provide exotic pet and bird medicine, as well as diagnostic services offered *• Remove bank levies, tax levies, property seizures on site. • Stop payment plans that get you nowhere LIMITED TIME T" "— ~~~ ^~REG. RS. Owners sometimes • Settle state and business payroll tax problems www.advancedrefinishingcoi-p.com Lic.#13VH02840700 $425 confuse cataracts with lenticular • Eliminate penalties, interest charges & tax liens sclerosis, a change in the cat's eye due to aging that has an appearance similar VANCED REFINISHING CORP. American Tax Relief FREE consultation to cataracts. If you owe over $15,000 in back taxes, call now! www.myvetonline.com/tlcpd { PAGE 18 — THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE SCHOOL ZONE Walking the halls SCHOOL . MEWS

Register for Pre-Ks Head Start programs Registration for enrolling chil- dren in Union's pre-kindergarten program for Septemberhas begun. Children must be four-years-of- age by Sept. 30. Children who will be 3 1/2 years old by Sept. 30, and meet income or other guidelines, can qualify for the Head Start pro- gram: For a registration packet, call the Pre-kindergarten/Head Start Office at 908-851-6564. OK adveture awaits Oak Knoll Adventures in Sum- mit will hold the Summer of Dis- covery program, for sixth- through eighth-grade girls, during the week of July 20. The program combines academic and wellness activities. • Participants will take part in activities between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The morning will be Fourth- and fifth-grade Gifted and Talented^ students from Roosevelt School in Rahway are accompanied by devoted to core curriculum courses: their teachers, Susan Rubino, Margaret Cilia, and Debby Geis, at the second New Jersey Hall of Fame Induc- math, science, engineering and tion Ceremony May 3, at NJPAC in Newark. Students learned about the accomplishments of New Jersey cit- writing in the humanities. The izens who have made contributions to society. afternoon portion will provide an Continued on Page 20 Scholarship Fund distributes $6,500 to students Clark Scholarship Fund present- County Magnet High School and Harrison Hancy was presented education at Ramapo College. presented awards in excess of ed five scholarships, with a total will be attending Carnegie Mellon the $i;000 William Sanguiliano Amber Hewko was presented $288,000. Clark Scholarship Fund value of $6,500 to outstanding University in Pittsburgh. She will Scholarship, also named after a the Elks Scholarship of $500, spon- is supported entirely by contribu- Arthur L. Johnson and Union study physics. deceased member. Haney will sored by Clark/Mountainside Elks tions from many businesses and County Magnet High School sen- Lance Wildorf, who will be attend the University of Connecti- Lodge and administered by the individual citizens in area commu- iors at an awards ceremony held at attending Tufts University in Mass- cut and major in theatre and pup- Scholarship Fund. Hewko will nities. the Knights of Columbus May 18, achusetts, was awarded the Henry petry. attend Kean University to become a The fund welcomes anyone who Colleen Tracey was awarded Staeger Scholarship, named in Nicole Ferrentino was awarded mathematics teacher," would like to get involved in its the $2,000 Charles E. Driesens honor of another co-founder of the Toal Stipend, named in honor of The 2009 year marked the 56th work'. Scholarship, named in honor of one CSF, The Staeger award has a value James J. Toal, the Fund's 17th pres- year the Scholarship Fund has hon- Meetings are held fives times a of the co-founders of Clark Schol- of $2,000. He plans to major in ident, in the amount"of $1,000. ored outstanding students with such year. Interested parties should call arship Fund. Tracey attends Union English. Ferrentino will major in elementary awards. In this time, the fund has 732-388-6720. STUDENT they're off UPDATE (Continued from Page 17) i the University of Medicine and Dentistry. Kulinski was a 2003 graduate of Cranford High School and a 2007 graduate of Ramapo

College of New Jersey. Via ». School 9: Best named The following students were chosen by their classroom teacher as "Student of the Month" at School 9, Linden: Julia Steiner, Valerie Sanglay, Justin Loftus, Ethan Salazar, Branden Van Allen, Endrick Theodore, Lussevikueno Gomes, Jayden Farese, Gianni Principato, Natalia Gabryzewski, •A Nelly Thebaud, Rameek Blake, Kervens Gillot, Shellbie Etienne, Bethany Parrillo, David Augustyn, Giovanni Principato, Dawid Zieba, Hailey Galvez, Nicole Fragoso, Photo By Christine Huduk, Linden Public Schools Abby Nemec-Merwede, Monique Linden soccer playoffs are off and running in the Public Property and Community Services League. Games Hawkins, Thomas Wall, Jacyln are played at Al Kaila Sports Complex. A corner kick comes in from the left as players prepare for action and Beviano, Sebastian Staskiewicz, parents dodge the raindrops. 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A Pentecostal church Phone/fax: (908) 687-9440 School: Sundays 9:30am. Coffee Hour nursery and Sunday School for infant to Pre- seeking the face of God". 953 W. Chestnut 11:00 a.m. English Worship E-Mail: [email protected] St., Union. Church/964-1133, Fax/964-1153. K avail. Sunday School for K-12th grade ACTIVITIES FOR: Dr. Tom Sigley, Pastor-Teacher Rev. John W. Bechtel, Pastor. YOUTH: Sunday School; Youth Groups; SERVICES ON SUNDAY: begins at 9:00am in tire Parish House @ 37 Sunday Services: Summer Bible School 9:45 A.M. Bible School for all ages Church Mall. For more information about Sunday School - 10:05am ADULT: Variety of groups offering 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Celebration Worship Church groups and community activities or v, Morning Worship - 8:45am, 11:00am JEWISH- opportunities for ministry Services to contact Pastor Ney, please call the Church Evening Service - 6:30pm and fellowship Children's Church & Nursery Office at 973-379-4320, or visit our website: Wednesday Services: CONSERVATIVE BARRIER FREE Care is provided. SpringfieldPresbyterian.org. Ladies Bible Study (Heart&Home) - 10am (908) 688-0714 Wednesday: Family Night 7:30pm with - TEMPLE BETH AHM YISRAEL 60 7:30 P.M. Addiction/Compulsion Royal Rangers boys program (ages 3-14) Temple Drive, Springfield. 973-376-0539 - Discussion Group Missionettes girls program (ages 3-17) a Conservative Egalitarian inclusive Youth activities during the week: Adult School of the Bible children of all ages. congregation, welcoming to the broader Friday Services: Home Bible studies are now meeting. community of mature couples, singles, Youth Night - 7:30pm REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Call for more information or College & Career - 7:30pm "traditional" Jewish families, gay and AND SCHOOL, 229 Cowperthwaite PI., check us out on the web. ROMAN CATHOLIC In addition there are monthly meetings of lesbian Jews, and interfaith families. We Westfield, Rev. Paul E. Kritsch, Pastor. Web Site: www.ccfou.org THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF Women's Joy Ministries and Men's are dedicated to enriching the lives of our (908) 232-1517. Beginning Sunday, July 6, "Where the Bible Comes ALIVE!" LOURDES, 300 Central Avenue, Breakfast Fellowship. For directions call congregational family by providing an Summer Worship Times are as follows: Mountainside, 908-232-1162. Celebrate the 908-964-1L33 and press 4. * Sunday Worship Services, 8:30 and 10:00 inviting environment for spiritual VICTORY CHURCH, 950 Raritan Road. Lord's Day: Anticipated Mass 5:00pm, Sunday a.m. Sunday morning Nursery available. education and social interaction and Cranford, NJ. 732-407-1543. Pastor Terry at 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am. Weekdays: Wednesday Evening Worship Service, 7:30 growth, with an NAEYC certified Early Hicock. Sunday Service lpm Worship and Monday-Friday 7:30am, .Saturday .8:00am, p.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all Childhood Program and first rate Praise, Teaching and prayer for healing. Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday at ipm. worship services. The church and all rooms Wednesday night 7pm. Bible study and Religious School, an active Men's Club, Perpetual Adoration Chapel for personal prayer are handicapped accessible prayer for healing. UKRAINIAN EVANGELICAL Women's League, Hazak (Seniors), Teen and devotion. www.ollmountainside.org, ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Institute (Hebrew High School), USY, [email protected]. 2208 Stanley Terrace, Union (908) 686-8171 Keruv (Interfaith), LGBT, and Adult Rev. Walter Cebula, Pastor Education programs. PLEASE JOIN US! **Note; All services are in English. Services: Daily on Sunday at 8:55 am, ( Ukrainian & Spanish translation available) Monday-Friday at 7:00 am, and Sunday- Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Thursday at 7:45 pm. Friday Shabbat Sunday Evening: 6:30 PM METHODIST St. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH Evening at 8:00 pm (1st Friday of month Food Pantry (Wednesday) 5-6:45 PM COMMUNITY, 45 South Springfield Avenue, at 6:30 pm) and Shabbat morning at 9:30 COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Springfield, New Jersey 07081.973-376-3044. Wednesday Family Night: 7:00 PM CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN Spanish Service (Saturday): 7 PM am. Shabbat afternoon times are available www.saintjamesparish.org. SUNDAY MASS: by phone. Contact Rabbi Mark Mallach 301 Chestnut St., Saturday 5:00pm (anticipated), Sunday 7:30, Roselle Park. NJ 07204 COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN (xl5) ([email protected]) or Executive 9:00, 10:30am and 12:00 noon. WEEKDAY Phone: 908-245-2237 CHURCH, 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside, Director, Shiri Haines (xl3) MASS: Monday-Friday 7:30am, Saturday Pastor: Rsv.Glenn A. Scheyhing New Jersey 07092, You are invited to join us in 8:00am. RECONCILIATION: Saturday ([email protected] 10:30 AM Worship Service Worship Services on Sundays ut 10:30 am. This 1! :00am (any time by appointment). ) and plan on visiting us soon. Sunday School Available is a place for you to enjoy uplifting music and relevant messages that will energize and inspire BAPTIST you. We offer a warm and friendly environment with Bible study, Sunday school and active ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, 640 S. adult and youth groups. For further information, Springfield Ave., Springfield. Rev. Clarence please contact Dr. Christopher Belden, Pastor at Alston, Pastor. Church phone (973) 379- 908-232-9490. ST. JOSEPH PARISH, 767 Prospect Street, 1465. SUNDAY: 9:30 A.M. Family Bible Maplewood (I bfk. S. of Springfield Ave.); UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF 973-761-5933, since (914 serving Maplewood School; 11:00 A.M. Worship Service. UNION. Berwyn Street at Overlook Terrace, WEDNESDAY: 7:30 P.M. "Mid-Week JE WISH - REFORM and adjacent areas of Union and Miilbum. Our Union. Rev. Ferdinand Llcnado, faith community welcomes you to join us for Service. Holy Communion every First Pastor.Jonathan Schneider, Music Director. worship, service opportunities and spiritual Sunday. Nursery Care available every TEMPLE SHA'AREY SHALOM Church Office 687-8077. Parsonage 686- CONNECTICUT FARMS support. Varied activities for adults, youth Sunday. If transportation is needed call the Springfield, NJ (973) 379-5387 2412. Worship Service 11:00 A.M., Sunday PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 888 visit www.shaarey.org group, K-8 religious education classes, and a church office. Everyone is Welcome at worship includes a children's sermon, Stuyvesant Avenue, Union. Rev. Roberta Catholic school for age 3 to grade 8, Mass Antioch. Rabbi: Joshua Goldstein followed by Sunday School, and communion Arrowsmith, Pastor. Sunday Worship Service Cantor: Amy Daniels celebrated in our beautiful church, Sunday 7:30, on the first Sunday of each month. All at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.; Saturday 5:30 p.m. Religious School, PreSchool, Senior group welcome. United Methodist Men's, Class and "For Adults Only Education" at (Renaissance) Women's and Youth groups. Home Bible 10:00 a.m. Child care provided. Sound Studies 3rd Saturday each month. system for the hearing impaired. Coffee hour follows the service. Ample parking is provided. New contemporary worship service the "First Friday" of the month at 7:30 p.m. Men's, women's, and youth groups provide a UNITARIAN- CHRISTIAN & variety of opportunities for participation. LUTHERAN Church actively involved with the UNIVERSALIST MISSIONARY ALLIANCE community through Vacation Bible School, CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, "Friday Night Happening" for middle school UNITARIAN CHURCH IN SUMMIT, 4 MORAVIAN youth, CF Food Pantry, weekday Nursery ORCHARD PARK CHURCH E.L.C.A. Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. 908-273- School, and Cub and Boy Scout Troops. 1264 Victor Avenue, Union 1359 Morris Ave. at Sterling Road Union 3245. www.ucsumniit.org. A member of the BATTLE HILL COMMUNITY Serving the community since 1730, (908)687-0364 908-686-0188 MORAVIAN CHURCH, 77 Liberty Ave., Unitarian Universalist Association of Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. Connecticut Farms is a vibrant, caring Congregations. Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, e-mail: [email protected] Union, 908-686-LAMB. Rev. Percival congregation committed to renewal and We have ministry geared toward ALL age THE REV. JOHN D. LARSON Gordon, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10:30 am. minister. Our church draws members from INTERIM PASTOR growth. We welcome all lo join us for various religious and cultural backgrounds who groups and more: Men, Women, Teenagers, Sunday School 9:15 am. Women's Group warship and fellowship. For additional Pre-teens, Children's Church, Couples, We invite you to become a part of our family meets first Wednesday of every month 1:30 join together in their individual quests for truth and to share with us in ministry. information, call the church office at 908- and meaning. There is no creed or test of Visitation, Hospital, etc. Our goal is to be a pm. Men's Group meets every other 688-3164orlogontowwv.ctfarm.org. BB (Bible Believing), BK (Bible Knowing), Everyone is welcomed. Wednesday 9:00 am. Wednesday, Bible membership, but the community is bound BC (Bible Committed), BL (Bible Living) study and Prayer Group 7:00 pm. together by principles, shared values and a desire to serve. Sunday Service at 10:00 am in church. A SWEPT Church summer. One-Room Schoolhouse Sunday Serving/Worshiping/Evangelizing/ School for per-K to 5th Grade. Children 0-2 Praying/Testifying with their parents in the nursery with live video Sunday: Bible Classes @ 9:30am; Sunday: HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH feed. Worship Service @ 11 am; Wednesday: TOWNLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 639 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, 07081, Prayer @ 7pm; Pastor: Rev. Jerry Jay Olivo. 829 Salem Road, Union. Worship and Church 973-379-4525, Fax 973-379-8887. Our School Sundays at 10:00 A.M. Nursery Care Sunday Worship Service takes place at 10 NON- during all services. Holy Communion the first a.m. For information about our midweek DEN OMIN A TIONAL Sunday of each month. We offer opportunities children, teen, and adult programs, contact for personal growth and development for the Church Office Monday through children, youth, and adults. We have two Thursday, 8:30-4:00 p.m. children's choirs and an adult Chancel Choir. KENILWORTH GOSPEL CHAPEL We also have a youth fetlowship, regular adult JEWISH-TRADITIONAL Newark and 23rd Street, Kenilworth, 908- Bible Study, a Book Club and Summer Vacation 272-6131, Pastor Donald Dunkerton. Sunday Bible School. Come and worship with friends CONSERVATIVE 9:15 am Communion, 11:00 am Family NOTE: All copy changes must be made in and neighbors this Sunday. Townley Church is a writing and received by Worrall Community Bible Hour and Sunday School for all ages, growing congregation of caring people. Church CONGREGATION B'NAI AHAVATH Newspapers No iater than 12:00 Noon, Wednesday 7:00 pm Prayer and Bible Study, Office 686-1028. Rev. Christopher Taylor, SHALOM, 2035 Vauxhall Road (comer of (childcare provided), Friday 7:00 pm Youth Fridays prior to the following week's HOLY TRINITY Pastor. Plane Street), Union, Tel: (908) 686-6773. Activities for Grade School age, Jr. High and publication. LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A. Dr. Leon J. Yagod, Rabbi Emeritus; Oscar Sr. High, kenilworthgospel.org Please address changes to: 301 Tucker Avenue, Newman, Cantor; David Gelband, President. Connie Sloan Union N.J. 070R3 Congregation B'Nai Ahavatli Shalom is a 1291 Stuyvesant Ave. P.O. Box 1596 traditional conservative congregation with a Pastor Rev. Romana Abelova FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF Union, NJ. 07083 All Baptized Christians are welcome to our SPRINGFIELD 210 Morris Ave. at Church PAGE 22 — THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE OBITUARIES Gerald Boyle MIchaeS Czar daughter, Pamela Jane Gabel, and five grandchildren. Gerald E. "Jerry" Boyle, 57, a Michael OBITUARY LIST The Pettit-Davis Funeral Home, lifelong resident of Cranford, died Czar, 75, of Lin- Rahway, handled the arrangements. June 30 at home. den died July 1 ABRUSIA — Clorinda "Clara," formerly of Union; July 1. Mr. Boyle was born in Eliza- in the Barbara BAYNES — Mildred, of Roselle; July 4. beth. He was a graduate of Roselle E. Cheung Eugene GekJhauser BISHOP — Spencer, of Union; June 30. Catholic High School. He became a Memorial Hospice, Edison. Eugene CARVALHO — Joseph F., of Cranford; June 28. member of the Elizabeth Fire Born in Sebastol, Pa., Mr. Czar "Gene" Geld- BOYLE — Gerard E., of cranford; June 30. Department in his 20s and served had resided in Linden for the past hauser, 93, of COHEN -- Jeffrey I., of Union; June 30. for 25 years. Mr. Boyle was a cap- 50 years. He was employed by Pub- Hillside died CONFORT1 — [Catherine T., of Linden; July 5. tain for 21 years. He was a member lic Service Electric & Gas Co. as a July 3 in the CONTOLEON —Ted Sr., of Kenilworth; July 5. of the Firemen's Benevolent Asso- maintenance mechanic for 37 years Country Arch Care Center, CZAR -— Michael, of Linden; July 1. ciation, the Elizabeth Exempt Fire- and retired in 1992. Mr. Czar Pittstown. D'ANGELO — Anthony T., of Union; June 26. fighters and the IAFF. During his served in the Air Force during the Born in Newark, Mr. Geld- EDERER — Frank Leland, of Rahway; July 2. lifetime, Mr. Boyle was involved in Korean War as a staff sergeant. He hauser moved to Hillside. He GARRARD — Mildred, of Hillside; June 30. many of his children's activities, was a member of the VFW John taught himself electrical theory and GELDHAUSER — Eugene, of Hillside; July 3. including coaching in the Cranford Russell Wheeler Post 1397, a life- radio repair as a teenager in the GELOSO — Ccmcctta, formerly of Union; June 30. Little League and softball league. time member of the Knights of 1920s and became a certified GRUNWALD — Raymond, of Union; July 4. He also was a committee chair for Columbus Elizabeth Council 3310 Philco repairman. Mr. Geldhauser HARVEY Arlene, of Linden; June 27. Boy Scout Troop 80 in Cranford. and a member of St. George Byzan- served in the Army during World HENNON — Thomas Joseph, formerly of Summit; June 27. Surviving are his wife of 36 tine Catholic Church, Linden, War II in the 9th Infantry Division HONARA — Charles, ol' Linden; July 3. years; Pamela; a son, Brian; a where he served as its custodian. and later the 154th Armored Signal KING — Jimmie Lee, aka James Truley, of Hillside; June 30. daughter, , and a sister, Mr. Czar was a member of the Co., where he kept the lights on and KRAWEC — Michael, of Clark; June 27. Patricia Boyle Horvat. Greek Catholic Union. communications functioning for his JACOBS — Eslelle, formerly of Springfield; July 3. The Leonard-Lee Funeral Surviving are his wife of 48 group across Africa to Sicily, then KRANZ — Robert Peter, formerly of Union; July 2. Home, Linden, handled the years, Anna V.; three daughters, on ,the last push across Europe fol- LeFANTE — Anthony A., of Summit; July 1. arrangements. Anna-Marie Rudick, Karen Czar lowing D-Day. He was designated LEGETTE' — Clara, of Linden; June 24. and Michele Palumbo; a brother, as "essential" and kept in the serv- MASSIMO — Fred R, of Mountainside; July 3. Joseph Carvalho Thomas, and two grandchildren. ice past his term unlil the conclu- MUSACCHIO — Beatrice L, of Rahway; July 2. sion cff the war in 1945. Mr. Geld- NAPURANO — Joan J., of Mountainside; July 2. Joseph F. Carvalho, 77, of Cran- .The Werson Funeral Home, Lin- hauser worked for his uncle PALERMO — Leonard, of Clark; July 1. * ford died June 28 at home. den, handled the arrangements. Tomrriy Geldhauser's roofing com- PAJEWSKI — Gerald E., of Roselle;"july 3. Surviving are his wife of 54 pany in Newark. He then was RATK1EWICZ —John D., formerly of Hillside; June 27. years, Anita; four sons, James, Anthony D'Angelo : employed by Ballantine Brewing RILEY — Nancy A., of Rahway; July 1. Thomas, Ronald and Robert; three Anthony T. D'Angelo, 78, of Co., Newark, where he worked his SCI IULMAN — Bernice, formerly of Mountainside; June 29. brothers, Sebastian, , John and Union died on June 26. entire career. Mr. Geldhauser SIMMONS — Edward J., of Mountainside; June 29. Frank, and three grandchildren. Bom in Newark, Mr. D'Angelo retired in 1970 as shipping supervi- SLOAN — James F., formerly of Cranford; June 24. ... The Gray Memorial Home, lived in Union for 4.2 years. He sor and Teamsters' shop Stewart, He SMITH — Ida Mae, formerly of Roselle; June 30. Cranford, handled the arrange- owned Tony's Service Center, also taught himself the art of fine VALENTI — Joseph R., of Summit; July 2. ments. Newark, for many years and retired watch repair. Mr. Geldhauser was a WALKER —- Walter Sr., of Linden; July 4. 11 years ago. community volunteer. WENTZEK —Anna, of Clark; June 29. Surviving are two sons, Antho- Jeffrey Cohen Surviving are two daughters, WILBOR — Mary L., of Roselle; June 26. Jeffrey I. Cohen, 52, a lifelong ny D. and Teddy Scott. Kathleen Turtle and Janice Boll- WITTYE — Bertha Cscrnyik, of Roselle; June 27. resident of Union, died June 30 in The Galante Funeral Home, mann, and four grandchildren. ZAVODNY — Patricia A., of Mountainside; June 28. Morristown Memorial, Hospital, Union, handled the arrangements. The Growney Funeral Home, Morristown. Hillside, handled the arrangements, Editor s note: Not all of the names included in this listing will Mr. Cohen was born in Newark. Frank Ederer appear as full-length obituaries. He was the owner and operator of Ftank ' Jeffrey Cohen LLC, an automobile Leland Ederer, Raymond Gainwald Senior Citizens Club and the Kenil- customizing service, in Union for 83, of Railway Raymond Estelle Jacobs worth AARP Chapter 3469. 31 years. Mr. Cohen was a member died July 2 at Grunwald, 99, Estelle Jacobs, 91, of Swamp- The Mastapeter Funeral Home, of.the Union Little League, He home. of Union died scott, Mass., formerly of Spring- Roselle Park, handled the arrange- served on its board of directors. Mr. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. * July 4 at the field, died July 3 in the Jewish ments. Cohen also was a member of Union Ederer lived in the Bronx, N.Y., and Cranford Health Rehabilitation Center, Swampscott. Youth Baseball, served as a coach Roselle before moving to Rahway and Extended Care. Mrs. Jacobs was a longtime res- and umpire and was on the board of in 1963. He.worked as a warehouse Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Grun- Charles Honara ident of Springfield and had previ- directors. distribution specialist for J.C. wald lived in Kenilworth before *iH%,jss