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THURSDAY JULY 13, 2 0 0 6 Rahway man kills mother, himself Rahway farm ers’ By Kitty Wilder killed himself in a nearby bathroom, according to Joyce’s upstairs bedroom window. According to Hudak and Stein, Martin had market opens today Managing Editor Police Chief Edward Hudak. Stein said an officer opened the window and been his mother’s primary caretaker since his Today is opening day of the “Jer­ RAHWAY — As crews worked Tuesday to On Tuesday, Stein remembered how she had found the upsetting scene. “Evidently, what he father died last July. sey Fresh” Farmers’ Market in clean the Madison Avenue home where a son collected mail and newspapers for the family for saw was so horrible, he couldn’t go in,” she said. Stein had known Joyce and Donald Goldberg downtown Rahway. Market hours killed his mother and then killed himself, a several day during the July 4 holiday week. She A post-mortem examination showed that for the 21 years she had lived on the 300-block are every Thursday from noon to 6 neighbor remembered the family she had lived had assumed the mother and son had gone away Joyce, 85, had suffered from blunt trauma to her of Madison Avenue. The Goldbergs had lived in p.m. at the train station plaza on E. beside for more than 20 years. and Stein wanted to do her neighbors a favor. upper torso and three stab wounds, Hudak said. Rahway for about 50 years, she said. Milton Avenue and Irving Street. Martin Goldberg was a friendly fellow, When she hadn’t seen or heard from Martin in A baseball bat was found next to her bed. Martin was an only child and had always The market, sponsored by the according to Joan Stein. His mother Joyce Gold­ almost a week, Stein became suspicious. She was Martin, 49, had suffered from self-inflicted lived with his parents, Stein said. She didn’t Rahway Center Partnership, will berg was elderly and often indoors, but Stein had accustomed to chatting with her neighbor regu­ stab wounds in the lower abdomen, Hudak said. know him well, but said he was neighborly and feature produce from Schieferstein believed the pair to be content. larly and knew he and his mother were preparing The police department, working with the she chatted with him occasionally when the two Farms of Clark and K&S Farms of Stein’s impression of the mother and son was to move to a Middletown retirement community county Prosecutor’s Office has determined the passed outside. East Windsor. destroyed last week when police found both their in about a week. case as a murder and suicide. “As far as I knew, he loved his mother. It All fruits and vegetables are bodies in their Madison Avenue home. Concerned, Stein called the police who, after Hudak said Martin left a note at the scene, but shocks me to think he could have done this,” grown in New Jersey and are picked Joyce had been beaten to death and stabbed in finding no response at the front door, turned to declined to comment on its contents other than to Stein said. the day before they arrive for sale. her bedroom by Martin, who then stabbed and the fire department for a ladder to check in say no suspects will be sought in the case. See NEIGHBOR, Page 2 The market will include Italian ices from Java Jagg’s Bean & Cream on E. Cherry Street and Tomboy Tools featuring specially And they’re off... Lack of resources designed ergonomic tools for house­ hold projects. The farmers’ market will be open Thursdays through Oct. 19. prevents patrol By Toniann Antonelli according to Smith. Summer sizzlers and Dan Burns Sakala felt Roselle would have to See our special summer sizzling ROSELLE — Despite an earlier spend a lot of money on overtime pay advertising pages for savings and consensus among local police and in order to create a joint patrol with events. See pages 18 and 19. municipal officials from Roselle and Roselle Park, according to Smith. Roselle Park, the neighboring bor­ Sakala is out of the office this week Roselle kicks off oughs were recently forced to scrap and could not be reached for comment. plans to place joint police patrols Roselle Park Police Chief Warren summer concerts along Route 28 and the abandoned Wielgus said the borough may still On June 9, a crowd of people Central Jersey Railroad tracks that move forward with its plans to patrol gathered outside of Borough Hall to separate the two towns. the area separating the two boroughs. participate in the kick-off concert of Roselle recently rejected the pro­ “We figured we’d clean up the “Roselle Summer Jams: Fridays in posal, citing a lack of manpower in the track area,” said Wielgus. the Zone,” a summer concert series Police Department, which already has The police chief said Route 28, sponsored by the Roselle Urban an established joint patrol with Linden. also known as Westfield Avenue, and Enterprise Zone Program. Roselle Mayor Garrett Smith said the abandoned railroad tracks, has The series will continue with Tuesday that Roselle was ready to become somewhat of a problem area upcoming performances including move forward with the plan when he in recent years. Verdict, playing reggae music July and Roselle Park Mayor Joseph DeIo- “We’ve found homeless people liv­ 21; The David Cedeno Orchestra rio, who initially proposed the idea, ing in cardboard boxes there,” Wiel­ playing salsa music Aug. 4, and met with the police chiefs of the two gus said of the area near the tracks. Summer Time Entertainment play­ boroughs. Roselle Police Chief The area has also become a gathering ing classic soul, R&B and jazz Michael Sakala then expressed con­ place for some street gang members. mixed with urban comedy and the cerns about manpower. Wielgus pointed out that, to his spoken word Aug.18. Roselle’s police officers are being knowledge, there are no street gangs All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and stretched thin from existing programs based in Roselle Park. There are prob­ are located in the parking lot of Bor­ such as the new Joint Patrol with Lin­ lems with gangs in neighboring com­ ough Hall. Photo By Barbara Kokkalis den in the St. Georges Avenue area munities, however, such as Elizabeth Join the Roselle UEZ as it con­ Runners take an early lead off the start of the 100th anniversary three-mile road race in Linden July 4. See Page 8 for additional photos and results. All photos are available on and the patrols dedicated to the bor­ and Roselle. tinues to celebrate the summer and ough’s Urban Enterprise Zone, musical talent. All are welcome. our website at http://www.localsource.com by clicking on The Progress, photo reprints. See PATROL, Page 2 Bring friends, family and chairs.

Rahway plans annual Championship dancer Dog National Night Out The Rahway Police Department brings skills to seniors attacks invites the residents of Rahway to join thousands of communities By Kitty Wilder Electric Slide,” she laughed. “I mean, nationwide in the 23rd annual Managing Editor it was embarrassing!” volunteer National Night Out crime and drug RAHWAY — Step in to the senior But persistence and a sense of By Dan Burns prevention event. center on a Wednesday afternoon and adventure took Hardy from one begin­ Staff Writer National Night Out is designed you may think you’ve walked clear ner’s class to the next and eventually LINDEN — Noreen Croteau was to heighten crime and drug preven­ out of the state of New Jersey and into to any local firehouse or Knights of petting a stray dog on May 30, like tion awareness and generate support a country-western hot-spot. Columbus hall sponsoring a country she’d done thousands of times before for local anti-crime efforts. The music coming from the stereo line dancing night. at the Linden Animal Shelter, but The event will take be Aug. 3 in the Esterbrook Avenue center keeps From there, her “addiction” was something wasn’t right this time. The near the Rahway Recreation Center, the beat for rows of line dancers led by born. “That’s how I got hooked,” dog shook nervously, his head was located behind Rahway City Hall, their cowgirl-attired teacher, Ruth Hardy said. quivering and seconds later, his fangs from 6 to 8 p.m. Hardy. For five years, Hardy has competed Hardy isn’t from the country. She’s in line dancing competitions around were digging in to the arteries in lived in Rahway since age 9 and real­ the world and in 2004 won her divi­ Croteau’s hand. ly only picked up the line dancing sion in the United Country Western Croteau, president of the Friends of craze a decade ago. Ever since, Dance Council’s World Champi­ the Linden Animal Shelter, saw all of the s peak: o ut though, this 63-year-old wife and onship. signs of an attack present themselves, but Is Roselle’s First Avenue mother of four can’t get enough of the For a woman who had trouble she couldn’t see it developing in time. border with Roselle Park a western scene. grasping the initial concept of a line “By the time my eye registered problem area? Since April, Hardy’s been teaching dance, Hardy said, “I never thought I with my brain what was going on, in a group of about 20 seniors the moves would go this far. Never in a million that instant, he had my hand. That’s • Yes, police should devote she’s mastered in her 10 years on the years.” how fast it happened,” Croteau said. The attack took place in Linden’s more resources to patrolling it. country line dancing circuit. The experience she’s gained com­ Animal Control building on Range • No, police are correct in It was the suggestion of a friend peting has done more for Hardy than that originally led her to a local line earn her titles and awards. There are Road. Croteau and Animal Control making the Linden border a Officer Ignacio Pimentel were petting a priority. dancing class. Hardy said she was physical and social benefits to danc­ open to the new hobby, but it didn’t ing. Flipping through a scrapbook of Photo By Barbara Kokkalis stray dog Pimentel found on East Edgar come easily. Ruth Hardy, a world champion dancer, leads her class in Road. They named the dog “Remy” “It took me three weeks to learn the See DANCE, Page 6 a country line dance at the Rahway Senior Citizen Center. and hoped to find him a home soon. ✓ ote Online at Croteau noticed Remy was acting a little strange, so she decided to walk HOflUM OfCOI Click The Progress him away from where the other dogs Improvements to help improve local flooding were kept. That’s when Remy pounced. By Dan Burns The water drainage improvements permit for that, though it took a long be addressed for a while, but it’s so The dog locked his jaws around ★★★★★★★★★★★ Staff Writer include construction of storm sewers time to get, Ziemian said. expensive, so it got put off,” Schul­ Croteau’s hand and refused to let go. LINDEN — Flooding problems on in the area of West Elizabeth Avenue That particular sewer improvement hafer said. Croteau felt piercing pain followed by West Elizabeth Avenue may be solved near the Rahway border. They will project will be handled by Cruz Con­ Flooding in the area has caused busi­ a brief numbness that made her think IN THIS ISSUE by the end of August if all goes alleviate flooding near Lexington struction Inc., according to Ziemian. nesses and small companies in the area her fingers had been severed. according to Linden’s plan. Avenue, Bradford Avenue, Marion Elizabeth Avenue’s storm sewer sys­ to have to close when there was severe Pimentel tried to fight the dog off Community Calendar ...... 2 The Linden City Council unanimous­ Avenue and the Merck & Co. proper­ tem has needed repairs for years, flooding, which cut into their profits. by getting himself in the way. He Police Blotter...... 2 ly approved $12.6 million worth of ty, according to the ordinance. according to 1st Ward Councilman Construction should take about one wrestled with Remy and tried to get Community Forum...... 4 improvements to the storm sewers at its One sewer that begins on the east Edwin Schulhafer, the council’s liaison month to complete. Linden received him to bite him instead of Croteau, but Letters to the Editor...... 4 June 20 meeting. The work will fix side of routes 1 and 9, goes through to the Engineering Department. The about $2.5 million in federal grant money Remy was only interested in Croteau. Obituaries...... 6 flooding problems on the portion of West the Merck property and ends at Eliza­ council has discussed making the repairs for the project, according to Ziemian. After Pimentel prodded him Sports...... 9 Elizabeth Avenue west of Stiles Street beth Avenue will require a contractor in the past, but the hefty price tag caused Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ enough, Remy gave him a warning Arts & Entertainment...... 13 and in the surrounding area, according to to cross underneath railroad tracks, them to hold off on the project. 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- bite and went right back to biting County News...... 17 City Engineer John Ziemian. according to Ziemian. Linden has a “It was something we knew had to localsource.com. See OFFICER, Page 6 Classified...... 21 • Build your own ad “Your Best Source for o Ä . Experience the E-EDITION Community Information” • Check proof and price AD OWL YOUR NEWS, YOUR WAY! 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Mail communi­ How to reach us: ken into and nearly $16,000 worth of several envelopes with suspected ty event schedules to: The Progress, Attn: managing editor, P.O. Box 3109, The Progress is published every Thurs­ jewelry and guns were stolen on July 6 what they were used for. Eventually, cocaine inside them. He was arrested Union 07083. day by Worrall Community Newspa­ between 10:20 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. they uncovered cocaine and marijuana and found to have a blood alcohol Today pers, an independent, family owned in Hall’s car and arrested him, accord­ • The Rahway Center Partnership will sponsor a farmers’ market from newspaper company. Our offices are The resident returned home at 4:45 content of 0.00 percent at police head­ located at 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, p.m. to find his two bedrooms ran­ ing to police. quarters. He was still obviously intox­ noon to 6 p.m. at the city’s train station plaza. Union, N.J. 07083. We are open from 9 sacked and his rear door ajar. The key • An 18-year-old Linden woman icated, according to police. Monday a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Call us to his deadbolt lock was hanging in was walking home Friday at 10:37 Starks agreed to submit a urine • The Linden City Council will have a conference meeting at 6 p.m. in at one of the telephone numbers listed the key slot from the inside, indicating p.m. when a group of young males sample to police, which is still being Council Chambers, City Hall, Linden. below: the perpetrator opened it to exit, stole her purse. evaluated in the Union County Prose­ • The Rahway Public Library will host a free concert by the Rahway Val­ according to police. The woman was walking at the cutor’s Office laboratory, according to ley Jerseyaires at 6:30 p.m. The barbershop chorus includes men from towns Voice Mail: intersection of Miner and Blancke across Union County. For more information, call the library at 732-340-1551, Our main phone number, 908-686-7700 Among the pieces of jewelry stolen police. is equipped with a voice mail system to was a gold chain with a large dia­ Streets when the group of about six • Craig Davis, 54, of Elizabeth, was ext. 212. better serve our customers. During reg­ mond, valued at $12,000. Various black or Hispanic minors approached arrested for disorderly conduct after Tuesday ular business hours, a receptionist will guns the man had stored in a gun vault her. One of them grabbed her purse. he allegedly threatened to slit the • The Linden Special Improvement District will host its monthly meeting answer your call. During the evening or in his basement were also stolen, The group then fled west on throat of a 23-year-old Roselle man in at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Office of Linden City Hall. when the office is closed, your call will including a $700 double-barrel shot­ Blancke Street. The victim describes the parking lot of Roselle Commons • The Linden City Council will have a conference meeting at 6 p.m., fol­ be answered by an automated recep­ gun, according to police. the boys as being between 15 and 17 on July 6 at 12:19 p.m. lowed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, Linden. tionist. • Quasim Hall, 25, of McCandles years old. Police haven’t been able to The man said Davis approached • The Board of Trustees of the Rahway Public Library will meet at 7:30 To subscribe: Street, was arrested for drug posses­ locate any suspects. him outside of a store and said, “I’m p.m. at the library. The Progress is mailed to the homes of sion after being pulled over by police Roselle going to remember your face and Wednesday subscribers for delivery every Thursday. for a motor vehicle violation Saturday Brian K. Starks, 42, of Summit, when I see you I’m going to slit your • The Linden Board of Education will meet for an executive session at 6 One-year subscriptions in Union Coun­ at 5:04 p.m. was arrested for possession of various throat.” p.m. in the conference room of the administration building. A regular meeting ty are available for $26.00, two year Police stopped Hall because he was drugs, including heroin, Friday at 7:22 Davis claims he was panhandling will follow. subscriptions for $47.00. College and idling in a car on the wrong side of the p.m. at the intersection of East 5th and peacefully outside the store, but all of • The Linden Rent Leveling Board will meet in the third floor plan room out-of-state subscriptions are available. of Linden City Hall at 7:30 p.m. You may subscribe by phone by calling street. Hall quickly admitted to police Chandler avenues. the white people who passed him 908-686-7700 and asking for the circu­ he had his license suspended, but it Police were patrolling the area looked at him like he was weird. He Upcoming lation department. Allow at least two appeared that wasn’t all he was nerv­ heavily because they had received said he never meant to threaten any­ July 20 weeks for processing your order. You ous about. His movements were fidg­ several complaints of drug use in the one, according to police. • The Rahway Redevelopment Agency will meet at the Rahway Public may use Mastercard, Visa, American ety, as if he was trying to hide some­ area from local residents. The first Police found two half-pint bottles of Library at 6:30 p.m. Express or Discover. thing, according to police. night of the increased patrol work they vodka on Davis. He appeared to be • The Rahway Center Partnership will sponsor a farmers’ market from Police found several small plastic found Starks slumped over his driver’s intoxicated. They decided to arrest him noon to 6 p.m. at the city’s train station plaza. Missing newspaper: If your Leader did not get delivered bags in his car. Hall couldn’t explain seat in a parked car, with the windows for disorderly conduct soon after that. July 21 please call 908-686-7700 and ask for • The Rahway Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control will meet 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Clerk’s Office of Rahway City Hall. The board circulation. N eighbor and friends rem em ber fam ily regularly meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except for July and Back issues: (Continued from Pagel) saying, ‘goodbye.’” a nice day!” August. To purchase back issues of The In recounting the week leading up While Stein said she knew little Friends of Joyce Goldberg remem­ • Roselle’s summer concert series will continue at 6 p.m. with a perform­ Progress please call 908-686-7700 and to the July 6 discovery in the home, about the family on a personal level, bered her community service and ance by The Verdict, playing reggae music outside Borough Hall. ask for circulation. Additional charges may apply. Stein remembered her last encounter Hudak said the police department had good nature this week. with the Goldbergs. kept a file on Martin Goldberg who Sebley Hausler knew Joyce News items: She had just returned from a dance had written several conspiracy theory through Temple Beth Torah in Clark Patrol effort falls through News releases of general interest must class at the Rahway Senior Center letters to local politicians. and remembered her work through the in either a Roselle or a Roselle Park be in our office by Friday at noon to be when Martin approached her, asking if The letters were “well-written,” temple’s Sisterhood to raise money for (Continued from Page 1) police car to patrol the area a few considered for publication the following she’d witness his mother grant him the several pages long and had earned a local hospital. “There are no gangs in Roselle week. Pictures should be black and times a week for an eight-hour shift. In power of attorney. Martin a reputation of being “a little “She was an outgoing person and Park, but maybe in other towns there white glossy prints. For further informa­ Roselle Park, the participating officers Stein agreed to the favor and went unstable,” Hudak said. very well liked. She was a good are gang members that come over (to tion or to report a breaking news story, would have been given overtime pay over to the house just before 5 p.m. on Police had never responded to the woman and she had a lot of friends,” Roselle Park),” Wielgus said, adding call 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. to patrol that specific area. The com­ June 28, she said. Goldberg’s residence before last week. Hausler said. that most of the problems tend to be on bined patrol would have initially exist­ Story reprints: She went upstairs to Joyce’s bed­ Hudak knew Martin to be among Judy Rubin, also a friend through the Roselle side of the area. ed as a pilot program, until police and For permission to reprint any item print­ room where she joined a notary public the top of his class at Rahway High the temple, knew Joyce for 50 years. Roselle’s border with Roselle Park municipal officials had a chance to ed in the newspaper you must call Tom in witnessing the required signatures. School when he graduated in 1975. Rubin described Joyce as “upbeat, is not a priority area for Roselle’s Canavan at 908-686-7700. All material measure the effectiveness of the extra Stein said she spoke briefly with According to his obituary, Martin friendly, very intelligent, and a peo­ Police Department, according to is copyrighted. patrol in the area. Joyce, telling her neighbor how she also graduated from the University of ple-person.” Smith. Roselle police have more prob­ lems in the St. Georges Avenue area “We thought it was a good idea,” Letters to the Editor: had enjoyed living beside her for so Delaware and was a certified public Joyce had traveled across the world and near the Elizabeth border. Wielgus said, adding that the Roselle Park The Progress provides an open forum many years and how greatly she accountant. with her husband before he died, Borough Council had already approved a for opinions and welcome letters to the would be missed. He is known to have created a Web Rubin said. “Statistically, it’s not one of our hot resolution authorizing the program. editor. Letters should be typed, double Stein told her, “Joyce, I’m going to site offering poetry and commentary “She was a very warm person,” spots. If we were to do anything there, The Roselle Park Police Chief said spaced, must be signed, and should be miss you.” on the book and movie, “The Da Rubin said. we would be doing it as more of a pre­ accompanied by an address and day­ he will be discussing the issue with the Remembering the exchange, Stein Vinci Code.” Kitty Wilder can be reached at 908­ ventative thing,” Smith said. time phone number for verification. Let­ governing body again soon, to deter­ said, “Who would have thought that The site encourages readers to 686-7700, ext. 127, or theprogress@the- Smith said Roselle would have cer­ ters and columns must be in our office tainly participated in the joint patrol if mine whether to establish a special by 9 a.m. Monday to be considered for when I said ‘goodbye,’ I was really “Enjoy my poem. Enjoy my site. Have localsource.com. patrol for the area, without Roselle. publication that week. They are subject it had the resources. to editing for length and clarity. 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Rate is subject to website: www.jsbeef.com change without notice. 240576 THE PROGRESS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 — PAGE 3 Linden Volunteers sought theater to assist victims By Dan Burns important that they have someone to Staff Writer talk to who can help them and explain opens Experts say domestic violence vic­ the options under our domestic vio­ By Dan Burns tims are typically subjected to a cycle lence procedures,” Gleason said. of abuse that can only be broken by The program is run by the Young Staff Writer the intervention of a strong, steady LINDEN — The general public Women’s Christian Association’s Pro­ force. ject Protect in connection with the caught its first glimpse of the Ray­ Now that Linden, Roselle and Rah­ prosecutor’s office. It is currently mond Wood Bauer Promenade when it came to a concert last week. way have combined to form a domes­ offered in New Providence, Summit, tic violence response team of their Berkeley Heights and Mountainside The Sensational Soul Cruisers own, they’re looking for some strong, through each police department. A christened the amphitheater of the North Wood Avenue park on July 4. steady people to be that force. regional team has formed to work with Officials in the three municipalities Winfield Park, Roselle Park, Gar­ All of the 350 seats of the amphithe­ are looking for volunteers to help vic­ wood, Cranford and Kenilworth, ater were occupied, and many others were standing for the concert, accord­ tims of domestic violence. The volun­ according to O’Leary. teers will become part of a domestic The program is expanding into ing to Gary Luciano of the Linden Department of Recreation and Com­ violence response team, which will Roselle, Linden and Rahway. Police munity Services. visit victims of domestic violence in are seeking volunteers in all three neutral territory, like a police station, municipalities. The new park features a large open once the police have calmed the situa­ Volunteers will receive 40 hours of area with surrounding flower beds, tion, according to Union County stone chess tables and about 20 bench­ training before they are cleared to Assistant Prosecutor Robert O’Leary. es. A short walk to the back of the park work with domestic violence victims. Photo By Sean Havey The volunteers will not respond to The training will probably begin in brings you to the stadium style seating The amphitheater of the North Wood Avenue park opened to the public July 4. of the amphitheater. the scene of domestic violence calls. October, according to O’Leary according to Davis. A similar building was to make Wood Avenue an aesthet­ for use as a park because they didn’t They will meet with the victims well Roselle tried to introduce a similar The park will be used for almost all behind the park will probably host a ically pleasing spot, so more people want to lose the tax ratables a business after police officers have handled the program in 2003, but only two people of the remaining summer concerts and bottom floor restaurant as well, Davis would want to visit and frequent the would generate, but most warmed up criminal charges. They will then pro­ will be used for a free movies in the volunteered, according Riccardelli. said. businesses there, according to Grego­ to the idea when the plan called for vide one-on-one support for the vic­ This time they’re hoping to get about park program, according to 5th Ward Construction of the park began on rio. partial use of the property for com­ tim. 10 volunteers from the three towns, Councilman Eugene Davis. the July 4 weekend in 2004. Workers Linden purchased the property for merce. In the winter, it will likely be used They will also hand out literature according to Riccardelli. razed the former site of the Linden $900,000 and negotiated to purchase The next concert in the park will be and inform victims of the options Anyone interested in volunteering for the city’s Christmas tree lighting Quad Cinema to begin work on what the building next door after threaten­ on July 19, when Fred Lehotay and the available to them, according to can contact Riccardelli at 908-245­ ceremony, according to city officials. Mayor John Gregorio touted as a ing to seize it at fair market value via Ragtimers come to town. The building adjacent to the north Roselle Police Lt. Gary Riccardelli. 9200; Lt. George Cenkus of the Lin­ future prominent city landmark. eminent domain. Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ Volunteers for the program are den Police Department at 908-474­ side of the park will be an office build­ Union County Green Acres funds Several councilmen and city resi­ 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- needed because victims often feel 8500; or Capt. Joseph Mikajlo of the ing with a restaurant on the bottom, made the project possible. The idea dents opposed purchasing the property localsource.com. trapped in the abusive situations Rahway Police Department at 732­ they’re in, said Union County Assis­ 827-2200. tant Prosecutor Susan Gleason. Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ “Quite often the victims are trau­ 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- Newsletter’s publisher questioned by GOP matized, feel isolated, and it is so localsource.com. By Kitty Wilder city’s newsletter, according to City Busi­ Devine’s News Record after determin­ Devine for the newsletter explaining Managing Editor ness Administrator Robert Gorman. ing the city had been overcharged for that payments for public notice adver­ RAHWAY — A local newspaper About $1,100 of the cost is offset by several advertisements. tisements and the Rahway Review are Roselle book club publisher and Democratic campaign advertisements, Gorman said. The rest Municipalities are required by law two separate issues. manager stands at the center of an is funded through budgeted revenue. to run certain public notices in a news­ Jotz agreed. “It’s apples and early election debate. The newsletter has been published paper so the public is aware of a gov­ oranges. Legal ads have nothing to do heads to the movies Republican mayoral candidate twice a year since 2001 and is tool in erning body’s actions. A state law sets with the Rahway Review.” By Dan Burns think they would like the movie, given Lawrence Bodine and fellow republican disseminating information to the pub­ a standard rate for all public notice Jotz, who edits the newsletter, said Staff Writer the mixed reviews it received. They candidates for the Rahway City Council lic, Mayor’s Aide Jeff Jotz said. advertisements rates and is based on a the city has kept the publishing duty ROSELLE — When the final cred­ also thought it would be difficult to have questioned why James Devine is Devine was hired to design and pro­ newspaper’s circulation. local for 15 years ago. Other publishers its of “The Da Vinci Code” rolled, the portray the plot-driven book well on paid to design and publish the city’s duce the Rahway Review last year and In May, the Rahway Board of Educa­ were effective, he said, but unable to ladies of the Roselle Branch of the the big screen, which is usually a bet­ newsletter, the Rahway Review. has helped improve the newsletter in size tion also voted to stop running its public turn the newsletter around as quickly. Oprah Book Club sat in silence, while ter forum for character-driven stories, They say his billing practices in and use of color with a quicker turn­ notice advertisements in the News Record With a more flexible deadline, Jotz other movie-goers strolled out of the according to club members. working with the city in the past have around than printers of the past, Jotz said. after the board determined the publisher can include more timely news items theater. Most of them were pleased that the been called in to question, making him But the idea of paying Devine for had overcharged the school district. while picking up some extra perks, When the house lights came on, movie at least came close to being as undeserving of taxpayer money. the newsletter service is unsettling to “Why would we use him again,” like a copy of the newsletter for the they began whispering to each other, good as the book, according to the Devine, publisher of the News Bodine who questioned the publish­ Bodine asked. “Why would you let him city’s Web site, he said. with traces of embarrassment in their club’s leader Dorothy Mayner. Record and campaign manager for er’s past practices. In 2004, the Rah­ make money on the city of Rahway Kitty Wilder can be reached at 908­ voices. “The imagery allowed the movie­ Mayor James Kennedy, is paid about way City Council voted to stop run­ when he’s overcharged us in the past?” 686-7700, ext. 127, or theprogress@the- “I liked it,” most of them said. goer to visualize Langdon’s thought $9,000 to produce 11,000 copies of the ning public notice advertisements in Kennedy defended the city’s use of localsource.com. Some of the club members didn’t See BOOK CLUB, Page 7

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EDITORIALS Another successful year Congratulations and thanks are owed once again to the Rahway Police Department for sponsoring another success­ LITTLEST RUNNER — ful year of its Youth Police Academy. City residents young For six years now, the city’s police have sponsored a and old came out on July 4 to mark the 100th week-long academy for local youth. In five days, the cadets anniversary of Linden's learn about many of the duties employed by police — three-mile road race. including crime scene investigations, water safety, finger­ Here, one of the small­ printing and deterring drunk drivers. est runners, takes it A large part of the camp involved physical training and easy with the help of his had the cadets running, jumping, climbing ropes and per­ mom. forming rounds of sit-ups, push-ups and more. According to the officers in charge, the physical training sessions are often the most popular among the youth who gain confidence and a sense of team spirit working with their peers to become a stronger unit, physically and emo­ tionally. This overall sense of confidence and strength, along with a better understanding of the police force and its duties, are the academy’s primary goals. Each year, we see those goals reached. Photo By Barbara Kokkalis The academy has become increasingly popular and has spurred similar programs in nearby communities. Benefits of the week are clear, with healthy cadets pleased with what they’ve accomplished, parents proud of their organized and Benefits in corporate world need reform, too respectful children, and a police department grateful for Recent discussions in Trenton a major shift in private retirement ben­ funded by $9.8 billion. having established a bond with local youth. about altering the pension and com­ Point efits that has harmed the average Those major industries are not the In a time of increasing rates of childhood obesity and a pensation of public employees raise a working American. We have rapidly only ones acting irresponsibly with much larger issue: There needs to be gone from a time when the majority of their employees’ retirement. persistent struggle between young people and police forces, dramatic change in the pension, com­ O f working Americans was covered by The PBGC announced last year Rahway’s Youth Academy has proven an innovative and pensation and healthcare of American defined benefit pension plans support­ that 1,108 defined benefit pension effective method to build health and understanding. We look workers as a whole. View ed by their employers to a system of plans were more than $353 billion forward to seeing the academy continue year after year. To some degree, public employees By Charlotte DeFilippo defined contributions — where work­ underfunded. are being made scapegoats because of ers must fund a large portion or all of The Democratic Party has prided the perception among the public that Rank-and-file public employees their own retirement — 401ks and itself as being the representative of they have overly luxurious pension perform needed and valued services similar plans. working families in America. packages. They don’t. for the taxpayer. They police our road­ The United States Pension Guaran­ Rather than pit public employees Keeping What is problematic is that the pen­ ways; care for children and the sick; ty Corp. has documented that: versus private employees and public sion funding for American workers maintain our highways and the entire • In 1980, 80 percent of U.S. work­ employees versus taxpayers, we need has so dramatically changed that pri­ swath of services we have come to ers were covered by a defined pension to demand that, not only should state pedestrians safe vate sector employees feel they are expect from our government. plan that guaranteed a fixed payment government reform existing pension being shortchanged. They work hard and earn a modest at retirement. policies for the future, but corporate Each year, we hear the tragic news of lives lost in pedes­ Does there need to be reform in the retirement. • Today, according to the Pension America uphold its responsibilities to trian-related accidents. One of the most heartbreaking of New Jersey public employee pension According to the state Division of Guaranty Corp., only 40 percent of working families by requiring fair, those accidents has spurred two bills currently before the system to stop abuse? Of course. But Pension and Benefits: working Americans are covered by properly funded pensions and reforms state senate. Together, they are aimed at increasing the safe­ the changes needed are required to • The average state worker retiree such a system. in health care coverage. Most of this ty of those in crosswalks and the penalties for those who flee close loopholes that allow highly paid receives $19,902 a year as a pension. Major employers in the United debate is required in Washington, not the scene of a hit-and-run accident. professionals to tack on time and • Local government retirees receive States have shirked their responsibili­ in Trenton. money to boost their pensions. Abuse ties to their employees. The airline, But if the current debate in Trenton The state assembly passed the two bills last month — even less — $17,216. among rank and file workers is virtu­ Is the public perception that gov­ steel and now the automobile industry allows us to shift to a broader discus­ both by a 78-1 margin. They were each sponsored by 20th ally nonexistent. ernment employees receive much in particular, once the source of secure sion of fair pension and health benefits District Assemblyman Neil Cohen. Additionally, we’ve forgotten that more? Yes, But that is more a function retirement benefits for their employ­ for all working Americans, it will have If signed into law, bill A-175 would require drivers to prior administrations — I would note of the pressure being felt by private ees, now have abandoned their respon­ served a significant purpose. come to a full stop for pedestrians in a walkway, rather than mostly Republican administrations — employees as corporate America sibilities. Just last year, United Air­ simply yielding to those crossing, or about to cross a street. failed to fully fund the public employ­ shirks its responsibilities and obliga­ lines was allowed to shirk much of Charlotte DeFilippo is chairman of The other bill, A-1038, known as “Skinner’s and ee pension system and that cost is tions to its workers. its pension obligation to its employ­ the Union County Democratic Com­ coming due. ees. The United system was under- mittee. Michelle’s Law,” would increase penalties for drivers who In the past 30 years, there has been kill or injure pedestrians in hit-and-run accidents. It is named for Lawrence R. Skinner Sr. and Michelle Margari- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tonda. Union County government has armed its employees to the hilt with land Margaritonda was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Land sale will hurt water quality lines, cell phones, BlackBerrys, Nextels, pagers, PCs, home internet service, Route 22 in Mountainside in 2000. The Elizabeth man who To the Editor: via cable, dial-up and DSL — with the bill being fully footed by the taxpay­ The Edison Housing Authority’s sale of 17 acres of environmentally sensi­ ers. One Verizon bill, in May of 2005 for freeholder phone service and charged hit her and fled from the scene was sentenced to just five tive lands on July 8 to a private concern is a terrible twist of fate for a property year’s probation and a one-year suspension of his driver’s through the county communications department showed $459.69 for one that has been the target of preservationists for a decade. month alone. It is no wonder that the Board of Chosen Freeholders voted affir­ license. Skinner was killed by an unknown dump truck driv­ Located in the headwaters of the Robinson’s Branch of the Rahway River, the matively to have the county telephone service audited to uncover areas that the tract of land commonly called the “North of Inman” site is part of the larger 500 er who fled the scene of the accident in Millville in 2003. county can save money. Most recently, two young Roselle children were killed plus acre Ashbrook Swamp complex which straddles the Middlesex and Union Certainly a step in the right direction, but there is however one little thing while crossing St. Georges Avenue with their mother. Vanes­ County borders. missing from the plan. The firm conducting the audit, XTEL Communications, The potential threat of development will result in the destruction of critical sa Montez, 5, and Hector Montez Jr., 2, died instantly when of Marlton, will only be looking at the “land lines” service and equipment and habitat for New Jersey threatened and endangered species, notably the barred not the cellular phones or BlackBerrys. struck by a vehicle on the busy roadway in May. Their owl (Stryx varia), which was discovered recently during the Ashbrook Swamp On Election Day 2004, I spent the morning outside the polls in my home­ mother, Florinda Linares, was temporary hospitalized with Bioblitz on June 24. injuries. Police have turned up few leads in investigating the town. I shared my station with a representative of the opposing party, a coun­ The loss of uplands to development will lead to greater storm water runoff, ty employee who works in the Division of Information Technology. accident. aggravate flooding downstream and degrade the water quality which is a potable She indicated that her party candidates on the ballot for the local election water source for the residents of the city of Rahway. “The failure to administer justice only compounds the had to work and since the county employees had the day off, she was avail­ problem” of losing a loved one, Cohen said. We agree. The sale is outrageous and questionable. The “North of Inman” site is on the able to greet the incoming voters working the polls on their behalf. At that Edison Township Open Space Plan, which is an element of the master plan. Any If signed in to law, a driver who leaves the scene of a fatal time Blackberrys were the newest gadget in the form of wireless communi­ sale is legally bound to go to the township first. cations and I watched as she took one in and out of her pocket all morning. accident will face as many as 10 years in jail and $150,000 Furthermore, I have had contact with the Edison Housing Authority for near­ Not having actually seen one before I felt compelled to inquire about it. in fines. A driver who leaves the scene of an accident with ly a decade regarding the value of this property as wildlife habitat, they greedi­ She related that the county had given it to her “for work” as she happily injury will face as many as five years in jail and $15,000 in ly sold the wetlands dominated tract to the highest bidder, even though they checked e-mails, sent communications, and answered calls all while stationed fines. could not develop it themselves. outside our borough hall. The “North of Inman” tract was first identified as critical wildlife habitat in Any measure that will deter the cowardly act of fleeing Later that day, I pondered the BlackBerry. Since it was for work, and she the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s “Greenways to the Arthur Kill,” pub­ the scene of an accident is a step in the direction of keeping worked for the county and the county was closed for business, who was she pedestrians safe. We encourage all drivers to keep their eyes lished in 1992. communicating with? I can only speculate, but I later learned that a national Listed as one of only a dozen “Priority Sites” because of its outstanding con­ open this summer. And we encourage the state senate to campaign was using just this type of technology to heavily monitor and direct servation values of the entire Arthur Kill watershed, the “North of Inman” site is make these laws a reality. election day GOTV activities. dominated by forested wetlands, the Rahway River and a small uncapped land­ One of the fastest growing companies in New Jersey, XTEL according to fill. their Web site, has been providing business customers, municipalities and Dennis Miranda townships nationwide with telecommunications services such as long dis­ “Truth is a far better weapon than Executive Director of the Rahway River Association tance, toll free numbers, local service and DSL. Contracted by the county, Extend audit to wireless communications they will only get paid if they find ways to save money. Their fee is 35 per­ censorship to maintain absolute secrecy.” To the Editor: cent of the savings realized. Dwight D. Eisenhower Most everyone passing through Westfield using a cell phone has had the This is very nice but still does not address what can be a very large experience of losing a bar or two. The husband of a friend of mine does a lot expense and one very easily and widely abused, namely wireless communi­ 34th U.S. President of outdoor work in town and she finds herself usually amused but admittedly cations as evidenced last year when someone seriously went over their min­ 1964 sometimes annoyed as her spouse attempts to remedy the situation by raising utes and racked up the more than $400 bill. Seems it is time to bring in an out­ his voice considerably. She tells him to stop yelling and wait till he gets home side company to audit this area of communications as well. — however more often than not he persists but we know that that is futile. We A company that can review the entire shebang and be capable of crafting have found ourselves living our lives “wired.” Cellular phones, PCs, laptops, an all-comprehensive package deal too good to pass up. David Worrall BlackBerrys, answering machines, cordless phones and the like — we are in Patricia Quattrocchi, Publisher an age of “immediate communication gratification.” Garwood We can’t seem to wait to get our message out or learn who has been trying Editors’ note: Patricia Quattrocchi is running as a Republican for a seat Tom Canavan to get their message to us regardless of where we are, who we are, and in on the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Editor In Chief some cases who is picking up the tab. Published Weekly Since 1917 Vincent Gragnani Regional Editor A Fam ily of Wsewspapers Respond to letters and Kitty Wilder Managing Editor columns that appear on Published By Your Best Source Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. 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Each planter contains a variety is at it again. As part of its ongoing planters, giving residents and visitors county, as well as Elizabeth’s own Zone. project set for the summer of 2006. of lush, colorful flowers, including: beautification efforts, the EAP has the feeling that they are not in a Urban Enterprise Zone Program. “The addition of these trees to the In addition to the trees, the EAP is Trailing Petunias, Sweet Potato Vines, spearheaded another district improve­ bustling city, but a place where people Groundwork Elizabeth is part of Elizabeth Avenue shopping corridor working with a local organization to Dracaena Spikes, Vinca Vines, assort­ ment project, adding color and natural lead slower, more peaceful lives. Groundwork USA, a national pro­ will not only improve the beauty of spruce up the avenue. The project ed Marigolds, Dusty Miller, and Corn elements to the Elizabeth Avenue “These trees are yet another indi­ gram launched by the National Park the shopping district, but will also started with 15 planters, but requests Plants. shopping district. cation of the EAP’s ongoing commit­ Service Rivers and Trails Program in cool the streets and serve to filter the for more kept pouring in, leading the “The planters, in addition to the Many people have already noticed ment to improving the aesthetic value 1996. Elizabeth was added to the pro­ air,” Jonathan Phillips, executive partnership to order additional trees, give Elizabeth Avenue a more that even as temperatures go up, of our city,” Mayor Chris Bollwage gram in 2002 when the national office director of Groundwork Elizabeth planters. colorful and inviting appearance,” there’s a cool breeze along the Eliza­ said. for the organization was established. said. The planters were designed and Marcos Salermo, chairman of the Eliz­ beth Avenue shopping corridor. Currently, Groundwork Elizabeth Through this project, 250 trees will Adding trees to the Elizabeth planted by Cindy Coppa, owner of abeth Avenue Partnership said. “You Recently, a total of 250 trees have is sponsoring the Elizabeth Tree Pro­ be planted throughout Elizabeth in Avenue shopping district was planned Gardener’s Touch, and funded by the can notice the difference right away.” Bike path to enhance recreation along the Elizabeth shoreline Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage enjoyment enhancing the quality of The Department of Transporta­ has announced a $1.3 million Bike, life for all of Elizabeth’s residents.” tion’s Centers of Place program Hike and Roll project in the city of The scope of the project encom­ awarded the city a $100,000 grant for Elizabeth. The anticipated project will passes a route that will extend from the recreation project. Designed to connect the existing boardwalk from the walkway at the Waterfront Park on assist municipalities that have formal­ Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park to South Front Street and connect with ly participated in the implementation Slater Park along the shoreline of the the existing walkway at Slater Park, of the New Jersey State Development Arthur Kill. In addition, Slater Park located at the intersection of Slater and Redevelopment Plan, the Centers will receive aesthetic and environmen­ Drive and Atlanta Place. of Place program provides funding tal improvements. This initiative also includes the opportunities to support non-tradition­ “This initiative creates a new recre­ repaving of the parking lot at Slater al transportation improvements. ational opportunity in the Elizabeth­ Park and new picnic tables, benches, Plans also include a Shoreline Pro­ port area,” Bollwage said. “With the trash receptacles, route signage, bicy­ tection and Stabilization project that development of new houses through cle rack and lights along the route. will reduce soil erosion and secure the our HOPE VI initiative and the con­ When complete, it will create a recre­ shoreline for the proposed bike path. struction of luxury-rate townhouses, ation throughway for pedestrians, Construction was scheduled to begin this throughway will provide an cyclists and rollerbladers looking to July 5 and be completed by the end of avenue for exercise, recreation and enjoy the city’s port area. this year. Linden sets its concert schedule Fred Lahotay and The Rag- Orchestra Sept. 12 | POW/MIA Recog­ timers will perform at the new July 31 — Morning Star Com­ nition Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade munity Christian Center Choir Sept. 20 — Linden High School at 400 N. Wood Ave., across from Aug. 9 — Christopher Dean Presents City Hall Wednesday as part of Band Sept. 26 — The Kootz Linden’s summer concert series. Aug. 15 — Jobonanno and The Sept. 7 — Mystic Vision Play­ The community is invited to Godsons of Soul ers, Smokey Joe’s Café come see this performance of Aug. 22 — The Mahoney Oct. 8 — Verdict Roaring 20s sing-along-songs. Brothers present Jukebox Heroes Oct. 11 — Senior citizen night Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway's Circle of Excellence winners are The concert series continues Aug. 29 — Kenny Vance & the at Murawski Towers Roxanne Fraser, Theresa Dobbin, Irena Gabryszewski and Catherine Sandquist. They are through October. Including per­ Planotones For more information and rain pictured with hospital President Kirk Tice, Chief Nursing Officer Arlene Tomchik and Med­ formances: Sept. 6 — Hudson Shakespeare locations, call 908-474-8600 or ical Staff Secretary Dr. Vinod Sinha. July 25 — Jimmy Sturr and his Co., “All’s Well that Ends Well” visit www.linden-nj.org. Hospital picks annual recipients R a h w a y World Cup winner P artnership of Circle of Excellence Award Robert Wood Johnson University tee developed the Circle of Excel­ the full circle of clinical nursing elects officers Hospital at Rahway recently named lence Award Program to acknowledge excellence,” Arlene Tomchik, chief The Rahway Center Partnership the winners of its annual Circle of and encourage the development of nursing officer and vice president for recently held its Board of Trustees Excellence Awards, the hospital’s excellent clinical nursing practice patient services said. “We are proud to election of officers at the El Bodegon highest clinical award for nursing. and professionalism. be awarding this distinctive honor to Restaurant in Rahway. The winners are: Clark resident The awards were expanded to individuals who demonstrate extraor­ Paul Mulligan was elected as chair­ Theresa Dobbin; Linden resident include not only the Registered Nurse dinary skill in their area of practice.” man of the RCP board and will serve Irena Gabryszewski; Staten Island, but also other members of the clinical The honorees are nominated by that position for the next two years. N.Y., resident Catherine Sandquist; team: a Licensed Practical Nurse, a their peers in categories that include Mulligan has been a faithful board and Bloomfield resident Roxanne Nursing Assistant, and a Unit Secre­ attendance, committee involvement, member of the RCP for 13 years and Fraser. tary. continuing education, patient satisfac­ brings years of leadership and experi­ The hospital’s Patient Services “The Circle of Excellence Awards tion, leadership skills, mentoring and ence to the board, according to the Recruitment and Retention Commit- are presented to those who exemplify preceptorship, and problem solving. RCP. Mulligan is also chairman of the RCP Planning and Transportation S helter seeks Committee. Also elected as officers to the v o l u n t e e r s Board of Trustees are Josh Donovan, COMPUTER BARN first vice chairman; John R. 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Plenty of cats, kittens, The Rahway Center Partnership is COMPUTER REPAIR AND SALES!!! a non-profit corporation whose mis­ dogs and puppies are looking for sion is to aggressively improve and good homes. enhance the business climate and Friends of Linden Animal Shelter JULY SPECIALS * development opportunities within the Inc., a non-profit volunteer organiza­ Downtown Rahway Improvement tion, is dedicated to finding lifelong, • 10% OFF TECH WORK District, as well as the expansion of committed and loving homes for the cultural commercial, institutional, many deserving animals that have • $100 OFF ALL LAPTOPS transportation, recreational and resi­ found their way into the city of Linden dential opportunities. Animal Shelter. • $25 OFF ALL LCD’s The shelter is also looking for vol­ Attention churches unteers to help care for the cats and 231 WEST EDGAR ROAD, LINDEN, NJ 07036 and social clubs dogs at their shelter. 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Reading club winner Dance instructor show s off her m oves (Continued from Page 1) ern-style shirt — started the class with black tank top said, “I’m an oldie, but photos and certificates from competi­ Scooter Lee’s rendition of “This Little a goodie!” tions, Hardy said, “I’ve met all of Light of Mine.” She gave Hardy a high five, who these people. Sitting home dusting and To make the dance more authentic, added, “Like wine, Rosie!” vacuuming doesn’t cut it!” she handed out glow sticks for her The women agreed, “We’ll dance Hardy hopes to bring those benefits lines of dancers to wave about as they anywhere.” to her students at the Rahway Senior stepped to the music. They don’t usually have to travel Center. The class continued with a couple far to find a line dancing venue, but For $5, Rahway residents may join of old favorites, but also some newer next month they’ll have a chance to the 23-week class that meets every tunes. Hardy said she likes to switch stay very close to home. Wednesday at 3 p.m. Out-of-towners up the beats to show her students how The Rahway Senior Center will may also join, at a different rate. they can adapt the dances. It keeps the sponsor a “Country Night” Aug. 26 Right now, her students range in class going and presents new chal­ with refreshments, door prizes, a disk skill level, but with enough interest, lenges, she said. jockey and some of Hardy’s friends Hardy said she’d like to create two Switching it up has helped some of from competitions. classes, one for beginners and one for the students gain confidence in their Call the center at 732-827-2016 for more advanced dancers. dance moves. Another way she’s seen more information. Either way, Hardy’s sure her stu­ her dancers improve is through trips to Hardy is looking forward to the dents will have a “blast” dancing to outside venues where they students event as much as she looks forward to fast songs, slow songs, new songs, old learn from other line dancers. her weekly class. songs and simply spending time with The class’s oldest student, 83-year- “They’re doing just as much for me peers. old Rose DeMarzo often goes “club­ as I’m doing for them,” Hardy said. Last week, Hardy — dressed for bin’” with Hardy and some of the “I’m having a blast!” the occasion in black cowboy boots, a other senior line dancers. Kitty Wilder can be reached at 908­ short black skirt secured with a big Just before Wednesday’s class, 686-7700, ext. 127, or belt buckle, and a red and black west­ DeMarzo, wearing boots, jeans, and a [email protected].

Joan G. Valentin of Linden won the first weekly prize drawing sponsored by the Linden O fficer saves volunteer during attack Free Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Club. Valentin won a $25 gift certificate to “I still think about whether I could weeks after the attack and was back to Barnes & Noble. She is pictured with Library Director Dennis Purves. (Continued from Page 1) Croteau’s hand. have done more,” Pimentel said. walking dogs at the animal shelter Pimentel told Croteau to stop Pimentel remembers picking up before that. “I’m too determined to screaming, but that was impossible. Remy in the parking lot of BJ’s move on with my life to let this stop SENIOR NEWS Pimentel was finally able to get his Wholesale a couple of weeks before me,” Croteau said. “I still don’t have Anyone interested should call Debra own body between Remy and Croteau. the attack. The dog was always very feeling in my fingers, but every day it Volunteers sought Seniors invited to bus Pimentel also grabbed the side of friendly around him and his co-work­ gets better. They may never be 100 Senior Corps/RSVP is looking for at 908-354-3040, ext. 369. trip for Octoberfest Remy’s mouth. Remy then bit ers, according to Pimentel. percent again, but I’ll take 95 percent.” men and women 55 and older to volun­ Seniors invited to craft The Rahway Division of Senior Croteau’s thigh, but he was partially “He was about a three or four foot Both Pimentel and Croteau agree teer a few hours a month. classes in Linden Services is will sponsor a bus trip to restrained. dog. Not a very heavy dog, but this attack won’t deter them from Specifically needed are volunteers at The Linden Department of Recre­ the Hofbrauhaus Restaurant in Pimentel punched the dog twice, strong,” Pimentel said. being friendly with dogs in the future. different sites throughout Union Coun­ ation and Community Services Atlantic Highlands on Oct. 26 for an which did little to deter him. He then Remy had to be euthanized. They do believe it’s important for ty, including Roselle, Linden and Eliza­ announces free senior citizen craft Octoberfest Luncheon. hit him over the head with a garbage Croteau was taken to Robert Wood everyone to be cautious around dogs beth, to interact with adults with devel­ classes at the following facilities: The trip will cost $40 per person and can. That sent the dog running away. Johnson Hospital in Rahway where her they don’t know. opmental disabilities. • Monday, Wednesday and Thurs­ will include bus transportation, German “The attack was so vicious that if wounds were cleaned. She checked in Croteau believes the attack may This is a chance for these adults to day from 10 a.m. to noon at the John music and authentic German cuisine. Iggy didn’t protect me with his own to Overlook Hospital in Summit for have actually been a blessing in dis­ enjoy some quality improvement in T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 There will be no refunds after Oct. 16. body, I wouldn’t be here today. He surgery the next day. She was out of guise. their lives who may have had limited Helen Street, Linden. The bus will leave from the Rah­ absolutely saved my life,” Croteau said. the hospital five days after the surgery. If Remy didn’t attack her, he might opportunities to engage in the commu­ • The fourth Tuesday of each way Senior Center on Esterbrook Pimentel was honored by the Lin­ Croteau is a dog-lover who has been have attacked a small child or another nity and a chance for volunteers to do a month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Avenue at 10:30 a.m. and return at den City Council at its last meeting, volunteering at the Linden Animal member of the family he was adopted lot of good in a short amount of time. 8th Ward Recreation Center, Bedle about 3:30 p.m. Parking will be at the but he still doesn’t think about saving Shelter for six years and had two dogs out to, Croteau said. Volunteers go out to sites and do vari­ Place. Call the John T. Gregorio Zion Lutheran Church rear parking lot Croteau’s life when he thinks about of her own at the time of the attack. The Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ ous activities with the members, like cook­ Recreation Center at 908-474-8627 on Elm and Esterbrook Avenues. For the incident. He feels sorry for both experience hasn’t soured her on dogs. 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- ing, playing cards or watching a movie. for more information. more information, call 732-827-2016. Croteau and the dog. Croteau returned to work three localsource.com. OBITUARIES Frances Chenoweth years. Previously, he was national Park in the same capacity for several years ago. He also owned Linden at Reed & Camrich Pharmaceutical Surviving are his wife, Estelle; Frances Chenoweth, 69, a lifelong sales manager for Boneham Metal years. Kitchens for 25 years before retiring Inc. between 1971 and 1989 and three daughters, Joan Laquache, resident of Rahway, died July 1 in the Products Inc., Irvington, for 18 years Surviving are 10 sons, five daugh­ 23 years ago. Born in Elizabeth, he Organon Pharmaceuticals Inc. Jacquie Zuvich and Susan Moreines; a home of her daughter, Debra Koza. and a sales representative and ters, a sister, grandchildren and great­ moved to Roselle 60 years ago. between 1971 and 2006. Dr. Wilchins son, Edward; a brother, Howard, and Mrs. Chenoweth was born in Jer­ accounting department employee at grandchildren. Surviving are Audrey, his wife of received a bachelor’s degree from five grandchildren. sey City. She owned and operated a Accurate Bushing Co., Garwood, for 60 years; a daughter, Elaine Belz; a Rutgers University, New Brunswick, cleaning service for many years. 12 years. Francis Koch son, Robert; brothers, Joseph and in 1961 and a medical degree from Julius Goodman Francis J. “Frank” Koch, 61, of Also surviving are two other Mr. Berzinec was a 1959 graduate Edward Jacobs, and two grandchil­ Georgetown University, Washington, Julius V. Goodman, 87, of Ewing, Linden died July 5 at home. daughters, Christine Chenoweth and in accounting at Rutgers University. dren. D.C., in 1965. He interned at St. formerly of Elizabeth, retired owner of Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Koch lived Frances Lynn Wojcik; a son, Allen; He was a member of the American Michael’s Medical Center in Newark. an Elizabeth restaurant, died June 29 in Linden for 52 years. He was a Josephine Villone two brothers, Christian and Stephen Society of Tool Manufacturing Engi­ Dr. Wilchins was a lieutenant and in the Greenwood House, Ewing. chemical supervisor at Synray Corp., Josephine Villone, 65, of Hampton Kaufmann; a sister, Dorothy Fritz; neers. Mr. Berzinec belonged to the commander in the Medical Corps of Born in Norfolk, Va., Mr. Good­ Kenilworth, where he worked for 28 died Saturday at home. nine grandchildren and three great­ Knights of Columbus Council 1146 in the Naval Reserve for five years until man lived in Elizabeth before moving years. Mr. Koch was a Marine Corps Born in Rahway, Mrs. Villone lived grandchildren. Rahway and was an honorary member 1970. to Ewing Township in 1999. He veteran of the Vietnam War serving in Linden before moving to Hampton of Police Benevolent Association He was a member of the New Jer­ owned and operated Goodman’s of from 1963 to 1969 and was a member six months ago. Peter Risko Local 31 in Rahway, a charter member sey Medical Society. Dr. Wilchins also Elmora, a restaurant in Elizabeth, with of the Rahway Jaycees and a former of the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are sons, Daniel and Peter Risko, 89, of Linden died belonged to the Union County Med­ his late brother, Irvin Goodwin, for 40 officer and member of the Rahway Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Marc; brothers, Robert and Michael July 4 in Robert Wood Johnson Uni­ ical Society, the American Facility years before retiring. Mr. Goodman Yacht Club. Dolores; two brothers, Jack P. and Pepe, and two grandchildren. versity Hospital at Rahway. Society, Pan American Cytology Soci­ was an Army veteran of World War II. George W., and a sister, Gertrude P. Born in Gary, Ind., Mr. Risko lived Surviving are his wife of 50 years, ety, Association of Planned Parent­ He was a member of the Knights of Elaine; two daughters, Jean Wysocki Milan. Dr. Sidney Wilchins hood Physicians, New Jersey Obstet­ in Elizabeth before moving to Linden Dr. Sidney A. Wilchins, 66, of Pythias Lodge and the Elmora Mer­ and Kathleen Daileda; five grandchil­ rics and Gynecology Society, Royal 60 years ago. He was a laborer with Joyce Goldberg Colonia, formerly of Elizabeth, an chants Association, both in Elizabeth. dren and a great-grandchild. Society of Health as a fellow, Ameri­ Surviving are two sons, Leslie and the Laborers Union Local 394 in Eliz­ Joyce Goldberg, 85, of Rahway obstetrician-gynecologist in Elizabeth can Society of Abdominal Surgeons Allan; four grandchildren and nine abeth for 10 years before retiring in died July 6 at home. and Roselle Park, and medical school and the International College of Sur­ great-grandchildren. 1990. Earlier, Mr. Risko worked for Martin H. Goldberg She was a travel agent for Key professor, died July 5 in Trinitas Hos­ Simmons Bedding Co., Elizabeth, for Martin H. Goldberg, 49, a lifelong geons as a fellow. Other affiliations Travel Associates, Scotch Plains, for pital, Elizabeth. resident of Rahway, died July 6 at were the American College of Obste­ 35 years as an assembly line worker. 25 years before retiring in 1995. Born in Paterson, Dr. Wilchins George Goss home. He was a certified public tricians and Gynecologists, the Amer­ He was a member of the Linden She was a member of the Sister­ lived in Elizabeth before moving to George J. Goss, 89, a lifelong resi­ Retired Men’s Club at the Gregorio accountant and a graduate of the Uni­ ican College of Surgeons, the Acade­ hood of Temple Beth Torah, a past Colonia 21 years ago. He was an dent of Elizabeth, died June 29 in the versity of Delaware. my of Medicine of New Jersey, the Club in Linden. Mr. Risko served in president of Hadassah, and a member obstetrician-gynecologist and main­ Cranford Health & Extended Care. New York Academy of Sciences, the the Navy during World War II. of the Linden/Rahway Hadassah. tained a practice in Roselle Park and Mr. Goss was a tool and die maker New York Academy of Medicines, the Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Robert Wright Born in Plainfield, she moved to later Elizabeth for 36 years. Dr. with Union Carbide, Piscataway, for 11 American Association for the Stella; two sons, George and Richard; Robert “RC” Wright, 64, of Rahway 48 years ago. Wilchins was program director in the years before retiring 28 years ago. Advancement of Science and the a sister, Helen Truch; a brother, Bushkill, Pa., formerly of Roselle, Surviving is a brother, Mondel ob-gyn department at Trinitas Hospi­ Before that, he worked for Singer Man­ Association of Professors of Obstet­ Michael; five grandchildren and eight died June 26 in Pocono Medical Cen­ Morrill. tal. He was affiliated with its prede­ ufacturing Co. and Diehl Finderne, both great-grandchildren. ter, East Stroudsburg, Pa. cessors, Elizabeth General Hospital rics and Gynecology. in Elizabeth. Mr. Goss was an Army vet­ Born in Richmond, Va., Mr. Wright Frank Jacob and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Eliza­ Dr. Wilchins was listed in the eran of World War II. He was a recipient Eugene Berzinec lived in Roselle for 30 years before Frank Jacob, 89, of Roselle died beth. Dr. Wilchins also worked at Uni­ 1992-1993 edition of Who’s Who in of the Purple Heart and Victory Medal. Eugene C. “Gene” Berzinec, 70, a moving to Bushkill 10 years ago. He Saturday in the Cranford Health and versity Hospital, Newark, and at Science and Engineering. He was hon­ Mr. Goss was a member of the Peter- lifelong resident of Rahway, died July was a self-employed automobile Extended Care Center, Cranford. Union Hospital. ored by the State of New Jersey Med­ stown Senior Citizens, Elizabeth. 2 at home. detailer in Roselle for many years. In Mr. Jacob was a wood pattern He was a clinical instructor and ical Assistance Advisory Council and Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Mr. Berzinec owned E.C. Berzinec addition, he worked for Sullivan maker at Worthington Pump, Harri­ later a professor at New Jersey Med­ was a member of the Bio-engineering Kathryn; a daughter, Dorothy Sarna, and Associates, Rahway, for seven Chevrolet Car Dealership in Roselle son, for 25 years before retiring 25 ical School and a consulting physician Cryobiology Commission. and two grandchildren. BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Director Dennis Purves has many different towns across Union • Fab Film Fridays, Friday, show­ announced that the Library has gone County. ing of “The Corpse Bride.” Children wireless. This barbershop chorus will delight must be 13 or have parental permis­ This service is made available audience members with classic and sion to attend. through funding from INFOLINK and original songs sung in highly sophisti­ • Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales the state library and will assist the cated arrangements. The event is free Summer Reading Club will continue library in better serving the communi­ and open to the public. until Aug. 9. Children ages 3 to 12 ty. For more information, call the may register to receive books and The project goal was to reinvent library at 732-340-1551, ext. 212. tokens. library environments through the pro­ • A weekly storytime including vision of wireless hotspots. The wire­ bilingual stories will be Mondays until less network is only available for Donate used books Aug. 7 for children ages 2 to 7. accessing the Internet. E-mail is only To support an ongoing book sale, available using Web-based services. the Rahway Public Library requests Wireless Internet access points are donations of gently used hardcover Critter bingo planned located throughout the library. Users and paperback, fiction and non-fiction Critter Bingo will take place at 2 should be able to connect almost any­ books. p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s where on the main floor of the build­ Donations can be brought to the Program Room of the Rahway Library ing. circulation desk of the library during on Mondays, July 17, 24, 31 and Aug. Using a wireless network card, regular operating hours. 7. which senses a signal, a message Book Club editions, Readers Match pictures to win prizes. This should appear on a user’s computer Digest Condensed Books and maga­ program is for children up to age 12. screen indicating a wireless network is zines will not be accepted. available. The library allows open For more information, call the Book Buddies offers access to the wireless network, there­ library at 732-340-1551, ext. 212. reading to toddlers fore information is not protected while Standing from left, Marge Gray, president of Rahway AARP chapter 607, Julia Major, Book Buddies will meet at 11 a.m. using the wireless system in the Patricia Ann Jack, Jessica McCusker, Irene Zehetleitner, Shirley Fatabena, and kneeling Elizabeth library offers in the Children’s Department toddler library, unless you are connected to a from left, Julia Mintzer and Rosemarie Paterson recently organized a donation of house­ area of the Rahway Library Tuesdays Web page that employs encryption. summer programs hold items to the Ronald McDonald House in New Brunswick. July 18, 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. The Linden Library is not responsi­ The Elizabeth Free Public Library, Teen volunteers read to children ble for any problems or issues with or 11 South Broad St., 908-354-6060, ages 2 to 8, with activities afterward. stemming from the wireless network. will offer several programs this B ook club debates ‘The Da Vinci C ode’ Adults invited to join (Continued from Page 1) Museum in Paris?,” club member elements of the story some more him­ Here kitty, kitty process,” book club member Joann Delores Pinnix asked, referring to the self, according to Mayner. Rahway library’s clubs Carolina said, referring to the main Biblical mother of Jesus Christ. “If “He kept an open mind and didn’t Summer reading clubs are not just character. “For a movie-goer who read that part of the story were true, it say our thinking was too negative,” for kids at the Rahway Public Library. the book prior to seeing the movie, I would be the most safe place for her. Mayner said. “Some ministers would The adult reading club will meet until believe the movie enriched the experi­ Just think, the whole of Paris is guard­ not be willing to discuss this with their Aug. 4. ence of reading the book.” ing her grave.” parishioners at all.” On Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m. Fellow book club member Mau­ The movie made Mayner want to Coaxum couldn’t be reached for the library will host Paws to Puzzle reen Donnelly disagreed. She believes research the Knights of Templar and comment Monday or Tuesday. Mayn- with Sudoku, Scrabble and other word the characters came across as flat in the events of the Nicene Convention at er said he plans on coming back for a games. the movie the library. second discussion. Learn after-dinner crafts on “It was very true to the book, but it In the film, actor Tom Hanks plays The book club also celebrated their Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. didn’t have the same tension. When Robert Langdon, a Harvard Symbolo- reading of several novels set in the Crafts include making a memory box, we read the book, everyone kept say­ gist who’s in Paris for a book signing. south recently with a trip to Freshwa­ scrapbooking, rubber stamping, and ing how they couldn’t put it down,” He receives a late-night call that the ter’s Restaurant in Plainfield, which flower arranging. Donnelly said. “The movie just didn’t curator of the Louvre has been mur­ features southern cuisine. The ladies Join library staff on Fridays at noon have the same compulsion and dered. The call takes him on an adven­ dressed like real southern belle’s for for a brown bag lunch. The staff will momentum as the book.” ture through the city and the French the occasion, with fancy hats, dresses supply beverages and participants may The book club decided to go see countryside studying the symbolism and gloves. supply ideas on library services and “The Da Vinci Code” movie last of Leonardo Da Vinci’s works, which The Roselle branch of the Oprah opinions on books you have read. month after reading the book. After allegedly tell the true story of secret Book Club was founded three years Submit book reviews and be watching the movie, they went to Van religious societies and the origins of ago. They meet the second Wednesday entered into a grand-prize drawing. Gogh’s Ear in Union for a “chew and Christianity. of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the ‘Terry’ is one of many cats available for adoption chat.” Dr. James Coaxum III, pastor of the Anthony Amalfe Center on Shaffer Library to host concert through the Friends of Linden Animal Shelter. For more While nibbling on their ice-cream Heard A.M.E church, took part in a Avenue in Roselle. Anyone interested Enjoy a free concert by the Rahway information, e-mail [email protected] or call topped brownies, the ladies pondered recent club discussion about the is welcome to attend, according to Valley Jerseyaires on Monday at 6:30 908-474-8450. some of the more cryptic questions movie. He discussed the religious Mayner. “The Da Vinci Code” raises. implications of the plot, but has kept Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ “Could Mary really be the reason an open mind throughout the discus­ 686-7700, ext. 120. or theprogress@the- the pyramid was placed at the Louvre sions and even plans on researching localsource.com. Ë m ' é TdàÆ lW li

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Photos By Barbara Kokkalis RACE DAY— Mary Hegedus, 84, of Linden, left, registered for the 100th anniversary of Linden’s three-mile road race. Run­ ners, right, started the three-mile course on the corner of Wood Avenue and West Blancke Street. They continued on West Blancke Street to Stiles Street where they turned left before taking another left on West Elizabeth Avenue. The course con­ î 5 ^ tinued back onto Wood Avenue and the Blancke Avenue intersection. Three laps equaled three miles. All photos are avail­ able on our website at http://www.localsource.com by clicking on The Progress and photo reprints. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

LINDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT AUCTION NOTICE City announces top performers in road race The undersigned shall expose for sale in accordance with RS 39:10A-1 el. seq. at public auction on JULY 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Gabe’s Towing Company, 228 South Following is a list of the top runners who Dulee Drapkin, Aberdeen, 43, 23:14 Jennifer Estevez, Linden, 16, 26:01 Joli Harvanik, Basking Ridge, 38, 27:04 Stiles Street, Linden, New Jersey the following motor vehicles which came into pos­ session of the Linden Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to participated in various categories of Linden’s Linda Engelberger, Morris Plains, 48, Gabrielle Mesaros, Linden, 15, 30:43 Males ages 50 to 59 claim same. These motor vehicles may be examined at the aforementioned location at 9:00 a.m. on JULY 20, 2006. All sales are “as is". Vehicles must be removed by a 100th anniversary three-mile road race, held 25:19 Males ages 20 to 29 Tom Allen, Montclair, 53, 21:23 wrecker within two working days. Linden Police Department in the city’s downtown July 4: Cindy Gadek, Perth Amboy, 48, 27:36 Pedro Espinosa, Freehold, 23, 17:09 Stephen O’Hanlon, Linden, 51, 21:58 John E. Miliano, Chief of Police Top male finishers Males ages 14 and younger Irwin Sanchez, Freehold, 27, 21:33 Richard Konet, Westfield, 59, 26:23 The following vehicles will be sold with a “JUNK TITLE" issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Motor Vehicles and are for “PARTS or SCRAP" only and cannot Jesus Resendiz, Perth Amboy, 30, 15:50 Kevin Mulligan, Colonia, 13, 22:14 George Dimotsis, Scotch Plains, 24, 22:51 Females ages 50 to 59 be retitled. MAKE YEAR SERIAL# COST OF Jose Conce Zarate, Elizabeth, 37, 15:53 Dawson Wittmann, Linden, 12, 28:35 Females ages 20 to 29 Kathleen Gaylord, Cranford, 53, 34:16 REPO SSESSION Rufino Mendez, Elizabeth, 24, 16:49 Jeremy Berlinski, Linden, 7, 34:00 Michelle Milos, Linden, 28, 25:16 Ginge Brock, Irvington, 55, 37:59 HONDA 1993 1HGCB7573PA090403 1626.40 FORD 1989 1ZVBT2 2LXK5174244 1467.00 Top female finishers Females ages 14 and younger Jacqueline Mikuski, Linden, 22, 27:42 Males 60 and older FORD 1995 1FALP52U2SA153262 1435.60 NISSAN 1995 1N4BU31D4SC219356 1308.60 Stephanie Dixon, Madison, 35, 20:47 Amanda Berlinski, Linden, 12, 33:38 Ann Marie Kurowski, Linden, 29, 30:35 Richard Gerbounka, Linden, 60, 25:20 HONDA 1998 1HGCG1654WA048347 ; 1213.20 BUICK 1983 1G4AK4784DH101899 1213.20 Dulee Drapkin, Aberdeen, 43, 23:14 Mecca Wilson, Linden, 11, 35:45 Males ages 30 to 39 Art Sammond, Woodbridge, 63, 31:24 PONTIAC 1994 1G2HX52L3R4283832 1213.20 DODGE 2000 1B3ES46C0YD843825 $1117.80 Diana Gonzalez, Linden, 30, 25:12 Males ages 15 to 13 Jonathan Woolley, Fort Lee, 36, 20:55 Robert Sadowski, Linden, 67, 37:43 HONDA 1989 2HGED6345KH535644 $1086.00 Top male masters finishers Alejandro Romero, Roselle, 16, 20:57 Larry Winkler, Jersey City, 38, 20:55 Females 60 and older The following vehicles will be sold with an application for title from the N.J. Division Rodrigo Caceres, Roelle Park, 45, 17:32 Travis Allen, Linden, 16, 21:06 John Hall, Clark, 37, 22:03 Aida St. John, Rahway, 68, 35:36 of Motor Vehicles. The Linden Police Department does not guarantee title only appli­ cation. It is the responsibility of the public to inspect vehicles before sale. Jorge Lopes, Linden, 43, 17:55 Humberto Rosario, Linden, 17, 23:33 Females ages 30 to 39 Dorothy Sangiamo, Linden, 60, 39:29 MERCEDES 1999 WDBHA24G2XA762297 $6301.20 Venancio Romero, Roselle, 40, 18:01 Females ages 15 to 19 Stephanie Dixon, Madison, 35, 20:47 Beatrice Frazier, New York City, 80, BENZ SUZUKI 2003 JS1GT75A332102931 $3825.20 Top female masters finishers Katherine Cueva, Linden, 16, 25:22 Diana Gonzalez, Linden, 30, 25:12 1:03:06 U151645 PRO July 13, 2006 ($26.26)

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U151086 PRO July 13, 2006 ($5.63) 1.800.994.MILLS • formanmills.com • MON-FRI 10AM-9PM • SAT 9AM-9PM • SUN 11AM-6PM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 Plenty of Gators swim to scoring in second victory Junior tilt Coach is pleased with effort The Cranford Gators swimming team improved its record to 2-1 after defeat­ ing the Chatham Colony 166-108 July 1 at the Cranford Pool and Fitness Cen­ Springfield ter. “We haven’t swam against Colony in several years and I wasn’t sure what to tops Rahway expect,” head coach Ashley Klappholz said. “I knew they would be tough and I By Jeff Cummins hoped our team would be up for the challenge” Staff Writer The meet began with Cranford taking first place in the first two races and SPRINGFIELD - Evening tee quickly building a 10-point lead. Monique Krakowski, Ivanna Gomez and Ben times at most golf courses start around Lysaght all scored Cranford’s initial points. The Gators’ lead remained at 10 6 p.m. At Ruby Field, it’s more like points after the next two races, with Sandra Toczylowski, Kevin Kolesa and Eric the third inning. Rosa adding additional points The fact that Ruby Field is a base­ Colony swimmers tied the score at 27-27 after the sixth event despite points ball field, not a golf course, might scored by Laurel Klappholz and Joe Dooley. A first by Kayla Piatkowski in the account for that. seventh race broke the tie and gave the Gators a one-point lead. Still, the term “tee time” was fairly The Gators then created some separation over the next two races, with strong appropriate last Friday, when Spring­ swims by Korey Comer, Anthony Kalafatis, Ivanna Gomez, Patricia Kolesa and field and Rahway accounted for a total Julie Byrne. Colony then made its second surge in the next couple of races to of 28 runs in a slugfest that featured trail the Gators by three after the 13th event. During Colony’s surge, Katy batters from both teams sending hits Comer, Erin McAuliffe, Nick Kalafatis and Kathleen French added to the all over the field. Gators’ point total. Springfield’s Thomas Clark finally “I knew we had to make our move after the 13th race if we were going to put a merciful end to the 2 hour, 45- have a chance to win,” assistant coach Geoff Walano said. “We were starting to minute affair when his one-out single run out of individual races and, ideally, you want to go into the relays with to left gave Springfield a 19-9 win in enough points to survive the opponents’ last chance.” six innings over Rahway in Union The second half of the individual events started out with strong swims. The County Junior American Legion base­ This play at the plate looks like the runner is out as the Cranford catcher makes a nice tag first six races produced a first place finish by the Gators. Points were recorded ball action. before the runner reaches home plate. by Steve Krakowski, Gabriel Nino, Vanessa Rosa, Laurel Klappholz, Michael Springfield improved its record to Plate, Sean French, Kayla Piatkowski, Korey Comer, Anthony Kalafatis, 9-4 with the victory, while Rahway Monique Krakowski, Patricia Kolesa and Brianna Brogan. At the end of indi­ dropped to 4-9 on the season. viduals, the Gators built a 32-point lead. It was pretty obvious from the first Cranford Baseball Tournament “The swimmers really responded when we needed them to,” Walano said. pitch that this game belonged to the “For the first time during the meet, I was able to relax.” batters. In fact, the only things more While it wouldn’t be until the 24th race that the Gators recorded another first- plentiful than hits were the mosqui­ is a great atmosphere for kids place finish, the points scored by Owen Vaughn, Katy Comer, Sandra Toczy- toes, who feasted on anyone wearing lowski, Nick Kalafatis and Kathleen French kept the lead at a comfortable 20. shorts, a mistake no one would make The scoring at the end of the individual events was completed by Vanessa Rosa, twice. Where players learn finer aspects of the game Mary Kate Miller, Michael Plate and Javier Nino. All they needed to do was win Springfield finally took control of By Jeff Cummins Bob Bruns serves as president of the tournament and he’s one of the six relays to capture the meet. the game when manager Doug Gincel Staff Writer ably assisted by Dave Drechsel and Howard Rood. The relay team of Sarah Turkavage, Julia Shork, Kayla Piatkowski and Can­ brought shortstop David Steinman in When the spring baseball season ends, most children “Dave basically runs the tournament and Howard Rood dice Durant made sure of the victory with their first-place finish in the first to pitch. Steinman, who went 4-for-5 ages 9 to 11 turn their focus to roller coasters, beaches and has been responsible for much of the tournament’s suc­ event. The Gators then took four of the remaining five to create the final score. with 5 RBI, two triples, a double and a the traditional summer fare. cess,” Kessler said. “I was proud of our swimmers,” Klappholz said. “They were able to put the single, settled down the pace of the It’s a little bit different for the players involved in the Kessler acknowledged that the tournament is comprised previous meet out of their minds and concentrate on this one. game and put an end to the seemingly Cranford Baseball Tournament. Past tournament president of players who are dedicated to the game and that it allows “I was also proud of our parents, especially the volunteers. I didn’t know if endless string of baserunners that Rah­ Kevin Kessler Sr. pointed out that the Cranford Tourna­ the coaches to work with players on the many finer points any of the parents would show up after our previous meet. I have the greatest way was amassing. Steinman wound ment, an invitational tournament, includes teams from a 40- of the game. parents in the world on the Cranford Gators!” up striking out seven batters over the mile radius. “For the boys who play summer baseball, this is where First-place finishes by Cranford swimmers included Monique Krakowski in last 3 2/3 innings to get the save. “We have teams from as far away as Wayne, Holmdel they learn the finer aspects of the game,” Kessler said. the 100 individual medley, 50 freestyle and 200 medley relay; Ben Lysaght in “I just went in and tried to do my and Long Hill,” Kessler said. “There’s only so much you can do in the recreational the 100 freestyle; Kevin Kolesa in the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle relay; job by throwing strikes,” said Stein- With the exception of the 8-year-old players, the other league, which we run during the year. While it’s good, it’s Kayla Piatkowski in the 25 butterfly, 25 freestyle and 100 medley relay; Antho­ man, who will be a junior at Dayton age groups are broken up into two divisions. After each hard to teach 12 kids of varying ability how to hit the cut­ ny Kalafatis in the 25 breaststroke and 100 freestyle relay; Ivanna Gomez in the High School in the fall. team has played five games, the top two teams from each off man, or how to cover a bunt. In this tournament, you’re 50 butterfly and 200 medley relay; Steve Krakowski in the 100 breaststroke, 100 Steinman also noted his preference division make the division semifinals, with the winners dealing with a group of kids who are above-average play­ backstroke and 200 freestyle relay; Vanessa Rosa in the 100 butterfly and 200 for his traditional shortstop role, playing in the division final. ers and they can take it to the next level. Usually, these kids medley relay; Sean French in the 100 breaststroke and 200 freestyle relay; Korey though he didn’t object when he was The Cranford Tournament dates back more than 20 are the one who wind up playing high school ball.” Comer in the 25 backstroke and 100 freestyle relay; Michael Plate in the 100 brought in to pitch. years according to Kessler. The proof of that assertion is in the fact that many play­ backstroke and the 200 freestyle relay; Sarah Turkavage in the 100 medley relay; “I’m going to have to pitch next “We feel it’s the best tournament in the state,” Kessler ers from this year’s Cranford High School team played in Julia Shork in the 100 medley relay; Candice Durant in the 100 medley relay; year, so I have to get on the mound,” said. “What we do is different from a lot of other tourna­ the Cranford Baseball Tournament and many Cranford James Lynch in the 100 freestyle relay; Devon Lee in the 100 freestyle relay; Steinman said. ments, which give you fields and basically tell you to go players have gone on to play at schools like Princeton, Sandra Toczylowski in the 200 medley relay; Erin McAuliffe in the 200 medley Aside from two hit batsmen, Stein- out and play your game. Georgetown, Temple, Lafayette and Wagner, among others. relay; Katy Comer in the 200 medley relay; Natalie Laucius in the 200 medley man fared pretty well, which certainly “We have official scorers and announcers at every game. Any money the tournament generates is funneled back relay and Kathleen French in the 200 medley relay. pleased Gincel. We announce the starting lineups at every game. We play into its parent organization, the Cranford Baseball and Seconds were recorded by Ivanna Gomez in the 100 IM; Sandra Toczylows- “He’s a good, heady player,” Gin- the National Anthem. We have officials at every game, Softball League. ki in the 100 IM; Joe Dooley in the 200 freestyle; Julie Byrne in the 50 butter­ cel said. “He doesn’t really pitch that monitoring the game to make sure everything is okay. It’s “We feel that the tournament, while it generates income, fly; Katy Comer in the 50 butterfly; Kathleen French in the 100 butterfly and much for us.” Gincel added that Stein- very involved. There’s music playing all the time between is just so good for youth baseball,” Kessler said. “It’s more 100 freestyle; Gabriel Nino in the 100 breaststroke; Michael Plate in the 100 man will likely pitch some for the innings, the kids love it. It’s a great baseball atmosphere.” of a showcase for area teams to play than anything else.” breaststroke; Brianna Brogan in the 50 freestyle; Owen Vaughn in the 50 back­ Dayton varsity team next year, so this The tournament was started by Joe Del Grippo and the Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment stroke; Katy Comer in the 50 freestyle; Eric Rosa in the 50 backstroke; Robert was a good opportunity to get him late Red Wetherell, both Cranford residents. These days, at [email protected]. (See SPLASH, Page 12) some critical work. If anyone wanted to be critical, INSIDE Springfield could have closed out the PAGE 10 - Summit youngsters enjoy writing about sport they love. game earlier if it had been a little more opportunistic, but Gincel wasn’t about PAGE 11 - Elizabeth football players begin to learn fundamentals. to complain after such a resounding victory. PAGE 12 - Age 10 baseball squad wraps first summer month at 15-1. “They just sat back. Once they get • a lead, it’s very difficult to keep them SNAPPLE BOWL 13: JULY 20, 7:30 P.M., SOUTH BRUNSWICK motivated, not unlike the major lea­ UNION COUNTY ROSTER guers,” Gincel said. 99-Ishmyl Johnson (6-5, 285), Rahway, defensive end As the game wore on, Springfield 66-Leonard Bunion (5-10, 280), Rahway, center even got the chance to show off some 33-Raphael Lee (5-10, 190), Union, outside linebacker of its talented younger players, such as 58-Elijah Hunter (5-11, 235), Plainfield, defensive tackle Clark, an 8th grader, and Chris Butler, 7-Brandon Smith (5-8, 150), Roselle, outside linebacker a freshman. 48-Nick Giannaci (5-11, 215), Scotch Plains, inside linebacker Clark responded by scoring twice 2- Ross Soares (5-7, 150), Roselle Park, cornerback and driving in the winning run and 15- Marcus Graham (5-9, 160), Westfield, safety Butler drove in a run, as well. 56-Dwayne Nesmith (5-11, 225), Union, offensive guard “Both of those guys will be pretty 52-Keyon Benton (6-1, 280), Elizabeth, center good players for us, so we’re trying to 84- Dan Ragan (6-2, 215), Scotch Plains, tight end get them into the flow,” Gincel said. 70-John Mayo (6-4, 265), Linden, offensive tackle Despite the setback, Rahway 31- Ryan McAdam (5-10, 185), Gov. Livingston, outside linebacker showed plenty of offensive punch. 21- Cory Williams (5-8, 215), Union, fullback Springfield only put Rahway down in 32- Chris Mullery (5-10, 180), Johnson, split end order in one inning. 3- Darrion Caldwell (5-10, 170), Rahway, running back Rahway received solid a perform­ 77-Cowles Stewart (6-2, 300), Westfield, defensive tackle ances from Octavia Bent and Lee 5- Rasoui Wilson (6-1, 200), Plainfield, safety Risko, who combined for five hits. 6- Sherrick Doughty (6-0, 165), Hillside, split end Risko was 3-for-4 with two RBI and 9-Antoine Thompson (5-7, 180), Elizabeth, linebacker Bent 2-for-4 with two RBI. 40-JP Facchenei (5-9, 215), Summit, fullback Clearly, Rahway has a very young 74- Spain Maynor (6-0, 280), Roselle, offensive tackle team and this game will only serve to 45-Anthony DelConte (5-10, 220), Johnson, defensive end give Rahway valuable experience for 22- Paul Harper (5-9, 170), Union, cornerback future seasons. 42-Mark Mross (5-8, 160), Roselle Park, running back NOTES: Springfield is scheduled 68-Brian Kizelevich (6-1, 220), Brearley, defensive end to play at the Celtics today at 5:45 12- Colin Weber (6-1, 185), Scotch Plains, cornerback p.m. at Brophy Field. 73-Greg Federici (6-2, 245), Cranford, defensive tackle Tomorrow is the final day of the 51-Rob Yannotta (6-3, 240), Gov. Livingston, inside linebacker regular season, with seven games 76-Ken Marciano (6-4, 260), Roselle Park, offensive tackle scheduled. 1-Josh Pryor (5-9, 180), Elizabeth, quarterback The All-Star Game is Saturday at 13- Mark Zamorski (6-2, 205), Cranford, quarterback noon at Union Catholic. 90-Terrence Onyiuke (6-0, 275), Plainfield, defensive tackle County tournament competition Past Cranford Baseball Tournament president Kevin Kessler Sr. acknowledged that the 85- Kevin Nemick (6-1, 225), Roselle Park, tight end commences Wednesday. tournament is comprised of players who are dedicated to the game and that it allows the 16- Andrew Trivella (6-0, 175), Gov. Livingston, punter-QB Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be coaches to work with players on the many finer points. “For the boys who play summer 75- Ken Williams (6-0, 250), Johnson, offensive guard reached for comment at baseball, this is where they learn the finer aspects of the game,” Kessler said. “There’s only 55-AJ Tubelli (5-11, 235), Cranford, offensive guard [email protected]. so much you can do in the recreational league, which we run during the year.” PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Summit youngsters enjoy writing about sport they love

By Jeff Cummins as winners of the essay contest. est. While playing, you have to choose sports, particularly baseball and golf, at the 2nd annual HSBC Women’s up-close and personal look at the Staff Writer Each child answered the question - whether to hit a high shot, low shot, and he loves to write and he loves to World Match Play Championship last HSBC Women’s World Match Play Union County’s love affair with “Why I love golf?” - in their essay. spinner, wedge or iron. In golf, you draw pictures,” Paul Bowyer said. “He weekend at Hamilton Farms in Glad­ Championship and to provide them golf continues to grow. Even its Many wrote about golf being a sport can play with your family or friends was quite excited and it was a natural stone. with a chance to meet some of the younger golfers are devoted to the that can be enjoyed throughout life and have a match, or you can play by for him to submit an essay which he The local winners joined five other brightest stars in the sport,” said Giles sport. and that it can be played by everyone yourself and try to shoot a low score. I wrote very quickly one night and edit­ essay winners from the New York Met Morgan, head of global sports market­ Even more impressive, the young in the family. like golf because while walking you ed the next morning and we mailed it and New Jersey PGA. ing and sponsorship for HSBC Hold­ golfers detailed their love of golf in Bowyer’s essay articulated an see all kinds of nature. That is why in. They paired up to walk with top- ings, plc. “Young golfers such as essays as part of the 2006 HSBC appreciation for the simple pleasures golf is such a great sport,” Bowyer “I’m proud for him and we had a ranked LPGA players. Michelle Wie and Paula Creamer have Essay Contest. of golf. wrote. great time at the tournament. The peo­ The essay contest illustrated helped raise the profile of golf and Siblings Kelly, 11; William, 8; and “I love golf because it is a gentle­ Paul Bowyer, Andrew’s father, was ple at HSBC were wonderful.” HSBC’s devotion to the area’s golfing serve as great role models for the next Carolyn Delaney, 7; and Andrew man’s sport. In golf you wear nice naturally very proud of his son’s Their winning essays were reward­ youth. generation of players.” Bowyer, 8; all of Summit, joined clothes and if you take a penalty, you accomplishment. ed with the opportunity to walk inside “We are glad to have this rare Jeff Cummins may be reached at Madeline Poage of Berkeley Heights call it on yourself, so you must be hon- “This is a kid who’s obsessed with the ropes during the first round of play opportunity to offer young golfers an [email protected].

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Staring right back at you inside that locker is a story Wide receivers/Defensive linemen: Casey Ransome. taped to the back wall chronicling the gridiron success of He starred in high school at Immaculata in Somerville and his son, Chet Jr., now a sophomore in college. played in college at Montclair State University. “Casey has Some day soon, Chet Sr. would like to be just as proud already been in this district, but never coached here,” of a story written about how his Elizabeth High School Parlavecchio said. “He’s a nice, young coach and enthusi­ football team came together to achieve similar greatness astic.” once it finally dons shoulder pads and helmets. Freshman coaches: Joe Martucci Jr. and Joe Benvenu­ If Bruce Springsteen was born to run, then Chet ti. Martucci is the son of Matawan head coach Joe Martuc- Parlavecchio was born to coach. ci, while Benvenuti is the successful head coach of the West After taking off the last two high school football seasons Essex wrestling team. “Joe (Benvenuti) was an All-County to see Chet Jr. play his final year at Delbarton and then get player for me at Passaic Valley,” Parlavecchio said. “He’ll acclimated at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., Chet Sr. be great for my freshmen. He wanted to get back into is right back where he is most comfortable. coaching football again.” That is guiding young men in the pursuit of not only There are still two coaching vacancies to be filled per­ success on the football field, but also in life. taining to quarterbacks and the offensive line. Union County College inducted Patrice Maxwell into its Athletic Hall of Fame, honoring “It’s exciting,” said the 46-year-old Parlavecchio, who is “I’d like another line coach if I could get one or a quar­ her contributions to the girls’ athletic program, including the women’s basketball team in in his first month as the 15 th head football coach at Eliza­ terbacks coach, so I can move Giancarlo back to wideouts,” 1973 and 1974. Above, UCCVice President of Student Affairs Dr. Ralph Ford, at left, beth. “For me, just getting back on the field and sweating Parlavecchio said. presents the honor to Maxwell, with UCC biology professor and former athletic director and getting tired, it’s a reward. So, Elizabeth will wrap July workouts with a couple of Dr. William Dunscombe at her other side. “For the kids, their enthusiasm has been outstanding. 7-on-7s, take a three-week break and then begin in earnest We’ve had a turnout of 70-plus kids every night, going hard some five weeks from now to complete preparations for a here in July. We’ll give them a break for three weeks before challenging 2006 campaign. going to training camp.” Giving pre-season practices more of a competitive edge, Maxwell helped blaze trail Last Wednesday night’s two-hour session at Williams 7-on-7s seem to be the in-thing nowadays. Parlavecchio Field, sans any kind of football equipment, was the sixth of warned that they should not be any kind of measuring stick. 13 practices that began right after Parlavecchio was offi­ “Once in a while we did them at Clifton, but I’m not a for girls to excel in sports cially hired June 15. Seven more are in the works, includ­ big fan of them,” Parlavecchio said. “We’ll fit a couple of ing a couple of 7-on-7s. them in, but those things are getting lost. They’re a drill. Practice will officially begin Aug. 16, with the first “What happens is guys go to win these 7-on-7 tourna­ Enshrined in Union County College Hall of Fame scrimmage scheduled for six days after that. ments and then the kids and the coaches get a false read of “The kids are excited and there’s a jump in their step,” how good they really are. I’ll never forget, one year we By Jeff Cummins intercollegiate basketball team. Again, she was voted Ath­ Parlavecchio said. “They’re attentive to detail. It’s initial played Orange and they won a 50-team 7-on-7 tournament Staff Writer lete of the Year. She was also secretary to the athletic direc­ adrenalin I’m sure, but it’s a good feeling.” and we beat them 35-0. They forget there’s a snap, pass pro­ Patrice Maxwell is an athlete, a teacher, a coach and, tor and was on the cheerleading squad for the men’s bas­ Parlavecchio coached against Elizabeth teams while he tection and a lot of other things that go on first.” maybe most important of all, a pioneer. ketball team. was the head coach at Bloomfield and Irvington. He is now Offensively, the Minutemen will work out of an I-Pro There are girls playing sports today who would not be “By my sophomore year, there really were not a lot of beginning his second stint as a head coach of a Watchung set, with a little bit of spread. participating without her efforts. sports for women,” Maxwell said. “So, I put posters out and Conference team and first as a mentor in Union County. The base defense will be a 4-3 alignment. Recognized once again for all of her outstanding contri­ asked if any girl wanted to join and I created their first He now calls Williams Field, which was redone with “We’re going to be really simple,” Parlavecchio said. butions, Union County College inducted Maxwell into its team. Fred Perry was there at the time and he offered to today’s popular field turf going back to the 2002 season, his “We’ve got athletes and we’re going to let them be athlet­ Athletics Hall of Fame earlier this year. She is also a mem­ help coach the team. I called about six or eight schools for office. However, don’t expect for one minute that his hours ic. We want to get downhill on people and be as physical as ber of the Kean University Athletic Hall of Fame, having games.” will only be from 9-5. That won’t get it done. we can.” been inducted in 1986. Then, Maxwell moved on to Newark State College - “I love the grass turf here,” Parlavecchio said. “Like my The first scrimmage is home against Sayreville on Tues­ Maxwell was honored for her contributions to the girls’ subsequently renamed Kean College and later Kean Uni­ brother Mark said, it’s nice not walking in duck crap or day, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. athletic program and the women’s basketball program in versity - where she caught the field hockey bug again. geese crap every day. “The key to this football team is to be as fundamentally 1973 and 1974. She was an outstanding athlete, but her pio­ “I played field hockey at Kean for two years, setting a “It’s nice to know you have a good surface to practice on sound as we can,” Parlavecchio said. “If we’re sound fun­ neering efforts for women’s sports were probably even scoring record there my first year,” Maxwell said. every day. It wears on my back a little bit, but that’s age.” damentally, we’re going to be a tough football team to beat. more important. For the last 13 years, she has been the girls’ field hock­ Parlavecchio and his staff, which includes his brother I’ve got so much to do with the kids, the perimeter things I Maxwell’s odyssey has taken her from athlete to ey coach at Deerfield Elementary School in Mountainside. Mark, are doing all they can to get their kids ready in a really haven’t even taken a look at yet. women’s sports advocate to coach. When someone starts an In addition to coaching field hockey in the fall, Maxwell is short period of time. “My focus is on those kids on the field.” athletic team in a high school or university now, little atten­ a substitute teacher in Berkeley Heights and Mountainside. “There are so many things I have in my mind for the Although he has been away from coaching the past two tion is paid. After all, there are virtually equal athletic “One season we went undefeated, but what I really like future,” Parlavecchio said. “Obviously, I’m a little con­ years, it’s as if Parlavecchio has never left the field. opportunities for both genders these days. is for the kids to have fun and learn something,” Maxwell cerned about my weight program, which will probably suf­ “It’s in my blood,” Parlavecchio said. “Getting out of it Back in the early 1970s, that was definitely not the case. said. “That is really my goal, because they are starting 6th, fer a little bit right now because of the timing, getting the was harder. It’s like breathing for me. Prior to the ‘70s, girls’ sports in high school were largely 7th and 8th grade and I want them to continue playing up at job so late. Like I told my boys’ in our first meeting, some­ “One of the things that gives us a chance this season is limited to cheerleading, track and field, and maybe some the high school.” thing will have to suffer a bit and it’s going to have to be the continuity of the staff. We’re all affiliated with each softball. Title IX changed that, but more importantly, indi­ One of the more interesting facts about her influence is the weight room. other. Everyone knows exactly what their role is and what vidual trailblazers like Maxwell brought the human touch that when the girls at Deerfield move on to Governor Liv­ “However, most of these kids look in great shape. We’re their job is. They’ll be no confusion and no one has to won­ to the development of women’s sports. ingston High School in Berkeley Heights, they will play for doing some isometric things on the field and they are der what we’re doing. You can see that on the field. Maxwell, whose maiden name was Patrice DiFabio, is a teams coached by Maxwell’s daughters. One of her daugh­ responding tremendously, so their conditioning level is far “That will be our saving grace. The kids will pick up on Garwood native who went to Brearley High School in ters coached the freshman field hockey team - though a better than I thought it might be.” the fact that these guys are all on the same page. Everything Kenilworth, where the seeds of her desire to build athletic new job may change that - and another daughter coaches Opening night is just eight weeks away, with Elizabeth is going in piece by piece by piece.” opportunities for women were planted. She played field the junior varsity squad. hosting Plainfield Sept. 8. Both Watchung Conference For the first time in his 20-year coaching career, hockey and basketball while she was there, but things were That sheer opportunity to compete simply was not pres­ teams reached the North 2, Group 4 playoffs last season, Parlavecchio is not taking over a program that has not won not exactly as organized as they are today. ent for girls in many sports before the 1970s and there cer­ with Elizabeth beating Plainfield in the regular season at in some time. Elizabeth has had a winning season every “It wasn’t varsity,” Maxwell said. “The juniors from one tainly were not that many scholarship opportunities avail­ Hub Stine Field. year since 1981 and has won the second-most North 2, school would play the juniors from another school and we able at the collegiate level. What is Chet’s game-plan before then? Group 4 playoff championships with six. However, the played in our gym suits, not uniforms.” People like Maxwell changed that. More than the oppor­ “In order for kids to compete, they have to be comfort­ Minutemen have not captured the section or reached the Still, despite the informality of sports back then, the tunity to obtain scholarships, her efforts, both as a coach able in what they’re doing,” Parlavecchio said. “So, our sectional final since 2000. other students clearly recognized Maxwell’s talent. They and pioneer of women’s sports, enable girls to simply play goal this July has been to get as comfortable with things Sure, Elizabeth had its problems on and off the field last voted her Best Athlete in her senior year. for the joy of the sport, something that is easily lost in the we’re doing offensively and defensively as we possibly season, but the Minutemen still rebounded to finish with a After graduating from Brearley in 1971, it was off to current times. can. This way, when they come back in August, they can winning record after a very tough playoff defeat. Union County College in Cranford, where she began her Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment get after each other. “For me, the difference in this program will be focusing efforts to organize women’s sports by creating the women’s at [email protected]. “It’s tough for a kid to compete if he doesn’t know his on the little details,” Parlavecchio said. “Line splits, blitz assignments. We’re trying to get as many kids as we can pads, angles of your drops, little things that make average assignment-sound as possible. Those who have shown up zone coverage, great zone coverage. Understanding the every night are going to have a jump on those who haven’t, principles of the game, yet keeping it simple. it’s that simple. Obviously, it’s not mandatory right now, in “Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. That’s a sense, but in a sense it is. If you want to compete for a job what we’re going to focus on. We’re going to be the best in August, it’s a good idea to get down here. tackling team in the Watchung Conference. We’re going to “Like I said, the turnout (which does not include fresh­ learn how to tackle. We’re going to be a physical team. men) has been fabulous. The enthusiasm has been great, a We’re going to learn how to be physical. lot of people are watching practice and it just seems like a “All focus is going to be the key, fundamentals are the rejuvenated program right now as far as the intangibles, the key, but the biggest key are details. Learning to pay atten­ emotions.” tion to details is the difference between winning and losing. Here’s a look at the Elizabeth coaching staff: If we can be a smart football team, we’re going to be a Head coach: Chet Parlavecchio. He will be teaching tough football team to beat.” physical education at Elizabeth beginning in September. He • is a 1978 graduate of Seton Hall Prep, who later played at Elizabeth scrimmage schedule: Penn State and in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Tuesday, Aug. 22: Sayreville, 10 a.m., at Williams Field. St. Louis Cardinals. He has a 78-75-1 record in 16 seasons Saturday, Aug. 26: Notre Dame and Hunterdon Central, as a head coach at Bloomfield, Irvington, Passaic Valley 7 p.m., at Notre Dame in Lawrenceville. and Clifton. Game scrimmage: Running backs: Duane Williams. He is a 1978 gradu­ Friday, Sept. 1: Columbia, 6 p.m., at Williams Field. ate of Bayonne, who next played at Iowa. Williams also The Sayreville and Columbia scrimmages were in place coached at Bayonne and played in the 1978 New Jersey before Parlavecchio was hired. East-West All-Star Game at Giants Stadium with Parlavec- • chio. Regular season: “I’ve known Duane for many years,” Parlavecchio said. Sept. 8 Plainfield, 7 p.m. “He’s coached at Bayonne for many years and we’ve final­ Sept. 16 at Hudson Catholic, 1 p.m. ly gotten the opportunity to get together. We’ve been want­ Sept. 22 Union, 7 p.m. ing to do this for a while and Duane will be great. He’s an Sept. 30 Irvington, 1 p.m. old friend.” Oct. 6 Shabazz, 7 p.m. Cranford Sunoco Union Rams football, cheerleading practice Aug. 1 Offensive line: Mark Parlavecchio. He has coached Oct. 21 at Westfield, 1 p.m. Union Rams football and cheerleading practice is scheduled to begin Aug. 1 with his brother Chet at Bloomfield, Irvington, Passaic Val­ Oct. 27 at Linden, 7 p.m. a perfect 20-0 at 6 p.m. at Rabkin Field on Swanstrom Place. There is still time to register for ley and Clifton. “Mark’s my best football coach,” Parlavec- Nov. 4 at Newark East Side, 2 p.m. Cranford Sunoco is a perfect 20-0 the upcoming season, with registration taking place at the Rabkin Field Field- chio said. Nov. 22 Scotch Plains, 7 p.m. in Clark Men’s Softball League play. house. Team/squad sizes are limited, so early registration is suggested. Sutton Heavy Trucking is second All ages are as of Aug. 1, 2006. Registration fees are as follows: flag foot- with a 15-3 record. ball/cheerleading, ages 5-6, $40.00; cheerleading, ages 7-15, $90.00 and foot­ Legion regular season to wrap Here are the up-to-date standings ball, ages 7-15, $125.00. For football players, there are age and weight restric­ as of Sunday: tions for each squad. The following is a look at the Berkeley Heights at Union, 8 p.m. Westfield at Celtics, 5:45 p.m. remainder of the Union County Senior • Clark at Cranford, 5:45 p.m. 1. Cranford Sunoco (20-0) There is a discount for additional children in the same family, in the same American Legion and Junior Ameri­ JUNIOR AMERICAN LEGION New Providence at Summit, 5:45 p.m. 2. Sutton Heavy Trucking (15-3) program. In order for a child to be rostered to participate, an original birth cer­ 3. Clark Circle Liquors (12-5) tificate, a current small wallet photo, a 2006 doctor’s note and a final June 2006 can Legion baseball schedules: July 13: Kenilworth at Linden, 8 p.m. 4. Premier Quality Electric (12-6) report card are required. SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION Rams at Scotch Plains, 5:45 p.m. July 15: 5. Cranford Office Bar & Grill (11-10) Proof of residency is needed for children who do not attend Union public July 13: Kenilworth at New Prov., 5:45 p.m. All-Star Game to be played at Union 6. Lana’s Fine Dining (9-10) schools. More information may be obtained by calling 908-688-RAMS. B. Heights at Westfield, 5:45 p.m. Summit at Watchung Hills, 5:45 p.m. Catholic at noon. 7. Buontempo Homes (8-9) Union at Scotch Plains, 5:45 p.m. Springfield at Celtics, 5:45 p.m. July 17: 8. Arena Sports Connexion (8-12) Union Red Raider soccer tryouts are upcoming Rams at Vikings, 5:45 p.m. Westfield at Linden, 5:45 p.m. Coaches meeting scheduled at Roselle 9. The Crossroads Restaurant (7-13) The Union Red Raiders will be holding tryouts for their 13-and-under, 12- July 14: July 14: for 8 p.m. 10. Wray’s Diggers (6-12) and-under and 11-and-under traveling soccer teams soon. Westfield at Roselle, 5:45 p.m. Roselle at Roselle Park, 5:30 p.m. July 19: Union County Tournament 11. Tarantella’s Restaurant (5-14) More information about the Red Raider tryouts may be obtained by calling Elizabeth at Watchung Hills, 5:45 p.m. Roselle Park at Roselle, DH competition is scheduled to com­ 12. Breeze Eastern (1-20) Pat Liberatore at 908-686-5965. Cranford at Vikings, 5:45 p.m. Union at Watchung Hills, 5:45 p.m. mence. PAGE 12 — THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Softball is thriving in two Linden recreation leagues Pepco and Blizniak are slow pitch leaders Softball is thriving in Linden in the recreation depart­ Wilson Park - Knock Hockey ment’s Men’s Slow Pitch League and the Men’s Metro Fast Novice Girls: 1-Jenna Mandela. 2-Joanna Principato. Pitch League. Junior Girls: 1-Danielle Monaco. 2-Rebecca Rotola. 3- The following are standings as of June 29: Jessica Mandela. Men’s Slow Pitch Senior Girls: 1-Alexis Frees. 2-Tori Dinis. 3-Melissa American League : Pepco (8-3), E-Town Bomers (6-3), Mandela. Ricigliano Law Firm (6-3), Linda’s Driftwood (5-4), Styles Novice Boys: 1-Mergim Gjyriai. 2-Christopher Moret­ Inn I (5-5), IBEW (5-5), United Fence (3-4), Drunken ta. Ducks (1-7), Michelino’s Pizza (0-5). Junior Boys: 1-PJ Martinez. 2-Austin Frank. 3-Antho- National League: Blizniak Landscaping (10-2), Finish­ ny Riscinti. line Flooring (9-5), D’s Dugout (8-4), TKI/Nolans (7­ Senior Boys: 1-Dylan Frank. 2-AJ Ortiz. 3-Danny 3), Styles Inn II (7-4), E-Town Warriors (6-5), M.J. Hoag Bufis. (5-3), CVA Cobras (3-9), Wild Things/GSE (0-6), Ball- • busters (0-10). Sunnyside Park - Checkers Men’s Metro Fast Pitch Junior Girls: 1-Tina Manuzza. 2-Danielle Ross. Champion Construction - Staten Island, N.Y. (8-2) Junior Boys: 1-Malex Saadeh. 2-Anthony Wohlrab. Clippers - Brooklyn, N.Y. (8-4) Senior Boys: 1-Mike Makowski. 2-Chas Olbrys. 3- ADCO - Staten Island, N.Y. (8-4) Mark Mannuzza. The Cranford Tournament age 10 baseball team wrapped its first month of summer play Malcolm A’s - Meyersville (10-8) • with a superb 15-1 mark and captured another Cap Ripken District 12 championship. Sports Club - Linden (7-7) Lawson Park - Foul Shooting Kneeling, from left, are Luke Lawler, Tommy Trotter, Andrew DiFrancesco, Bobby Bruns, Rahway AC - Rahway (6-6) Junior Boys: 1-Anthony Fuller. Mike Guarriello and Jack McCaffery. Standing, from left, are Jake Forrestal, Alex Plick, Fort Apache Dodgers - Bronx, N.Y. (4-4) Senior Boys: 1-Xavier Freeman. Johnny Oblachinski, Sean Feeney, Tyler Davis and Cameron Kutzer. Coaches, from left, Jade Builders - Summit (0-16) • are Jim Forrestal, John Oblachinski, Kevin McCaffery and Bob Bruns, the manager. Hagel Park - Obstacle Course Playground programs are Novice Girls: 1-Jessica Goncalves. 2-Caitlyn Ben- off to a fast start covich. 3-Courtney Connelly. Cranford age 10 baseball squad The first week of the Linden Recreation Summer Play­ Junior Girls: 1-Cathy Teodosio. ground Program has found the parks busy with various Novice Boys: 1-Alex Teodosio. 2-John Jay Reyes. activities. Junior Boys: 1-Jonathan. 2-Jessie Achong. 3-Martin closes first month with 15-1 mark Wilson Park conducted a knock hockey competition, Villegas. The Cranford Tournament age 10 baseball team Oblachinski, Cameron Kutzer, Bobby Bruns, Sean Feeney, with 31 playgrounders participating in the fun. Linden blanks Elizabeth in wrapped its first month of summer baseball with a superb Tyler Davis and Jake Forrestal. The outfield is patrolled by Sunnyside Park went a little bit more sophisticated and 15-1 record, successfully winning the Cal Ripken District Luke Lawler, Mike Guarriello, Tommy Trotter and Jack sponsored a checkers tournament. summ er girls’ soccer 12 championship for the second straight year. McCaffery. Lawson Park sponsored a foul shooting contest and The Linden Recreation Department’s 11-on-11 girls’ The Cougars are went undefeated in the Roselle Park Cranford’s biggest accomplishment of the first month of Hagel Park parksters ran an obstacle course. soccer team shut out Elizabeth 4-0 last week in Linden. and Branchburg tournaments. play was defending its Cal Ripken District 12 title from the Even though the skies were cloudy most of the week, Jen MacDonald and Gina Tattolli scored twice. Cranford’s only defeat was at the hands of a strong Mill- 2005 season. spirits were bright during the competitions. This is the first year for the new league, which boasts a burn team in the round robin portion of the Clark Tourna­ Bracket play went smoothly for the Cougars, with Cran­ The following are the winners of each of the competi­ boys’ division and girls’ division, with matches contested at ment. Cranford can avenge that loss in the Clark Tourna­ ford defeating South Orange-Maplewood, Scotch Plains, tions that took place: Tiger Stadium. ment finals against Millburn. North Elizabeth and Westfield. The Cougars have shown a balanced attack against their The finals were a different story as South Orange­ rivals, scoring 228 runs for an impressive 14.25 average. Maplewood proved a difficult foe, with the game going to Campers hoop it up All 12 boys have shared the mound duties, giving up extra innings due to quality pitching. only 53 runs in 16 games, while scoring 228.The Cougars Cranford managed to win the contest in the 8th on an have a team batting average of .493 and an on-base per­ infield single. centage of .623. The victory vaulted the Cougars into the Cal Ripken The Cougar defense is anchored by catcher Andrew North Jersey State Tournament, which kicks off this week DiFrancesco. The infield features Alex Plick, John at Pershing Field in Jersey City. Swimmers splash Chatham Colony (Continued from Page 9) Comer’s second in the 100 freestyle and Joe Cooney’s third Lento in the 100 backstroke and Vanessa Rosa in the 100 in the 200 IM produced only 15 points after five. freestyle. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t have more than one swim­ Thirds were turned in by Patrick Lynch in the 100 mer producing points in these races and fell behind by 14,” freestyle; Eric Rosa in the 100 freestyle; Laurel Klappholz Walano said. in the 100 IM; Korey Comer in the 25 breaststroke; Patri­ Things didn’t get any better despite Kory Comer’s first cia Kolesa in the 50 butterfly and the 50 freestyle; Ben in the 25 butterfly, Kayla Piatkowski’s first in the 25 breast­ Lysaght in the 50 breaststroke; Erin McAuliffe in the 50 stroke, Monique Krakowski’s first in the 50 breaststroke, butterfly; Nicholas Kalafatis in the 50 breaststroke and the Kevin Kolesa’s first in the 50 butterfly, Sandra Toczlyows- 50 backstroke; Laurel Klappholz in the 100 butterfly; ki’s first in the 50 breaststroke and Stephen Krakowski’s Anthony Kalafatis in the 25 backstroke; Sandra Toczy- third in the 100 butterfly. After half the individual events, lowski in the 50 freestyle; Gabriel Nino in the 100 back­ the Gators trailed by 19. stroke; Mary Kate Miller in the 100 freestyle and Javier “It could have been worse. At least the first-place fin­ Nino in the 100 backstroke. ishes kept it close until we could place more than one The Gators traveled to the Roycefield Swim Club in swimmer in scoring position. We are too good not to have Hillsborough on July 5 and were defeated by a score of multiple swimmers scoring points,” Klappholz said. Linden High School boys’ basketball coach Phil Colicchio, second from left in front, 150-125, falling to 2-2. “The last girls’ 13/14 and 15/18 200 freestyle relay was poses with a group of camp counselors and campers at the John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp. Colicchio runs the camp in cooperation with the Linden Department of Recreation “The meet right after July 4th is always a tough meet the race of the night,” Klappholz said. Cranford won the where you never know what to expect,” Klappholz said. race by .01 second. “This race exemplified our team’s and Community Services. Over 100 Linden youth enjoyed this year’s camp. “Many people take this week for vacations and people are desire and toughness,” Klappholz continued. “By the time not around to swim. We’ve lost by some big scores this the girls swam, the meet was already decided. However, time of year. I was pleased by the amount of swimmers who rather than give a half-hearted effort, the girls went all out were available to swim, their effort and the fact they had to and swam like this was the deciding race of the meet.” ONSALEiGRADUATION PHOTOS FROM 20HIGH SCHOOLS drive to Hillsborough. All in all, it was a very good effort “Both Ashley and I would like to thank all the parents by the swimmers and parents.” who made the drive to Hillsborough,” Walano said. “It was can be found at Once again, the Gators found themselves in a hole early a nasty night and no one was sure that we would be swim­ in the meet. Monique Krakowski’s first in the 100 freestyle, ming once we got to Roycefield. That’s real dedication on followed by Kevin Kolesa’s first in the 100 IM, Katy the part of the parents.” Essex County: Belleville • Bloomfield • East Orange • Glen Ridge • Irvington • Maplewood • South Orange • Nutley • Orange • West Orange • Union County: Clark • Cranford • Hillside • Linden • Kenilworth • Union • Summit • Rahway • Roselle • Springfield • Mountainside^ All-Star Game Saturday The Junior American Legion Base­ JR Parachini, Sports Editor ball All-Star Game is scheduled for ______973-763-0700 x112______Saturday at noon at Union Catholic in Organizations submitting news releases to the sports section can email copy to: Scotch Plains. Regular season play is to conclude tomorrow. [email protected]

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I For M ore Info Call (908)686-4200 I WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 — PAGE 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ‘The Cherry Orchard’ presents an old, yet very modern, story By Ruth Ross acclaimed for her direction of Russian ious at the dawn of a new day. Correspondent classics, this elegant, sadly hilarious The plot is simple and straightfor­ Selling off a family farm to develop­ production features a stellar cast giving ward. After an absence of five years, ers to raise money to pay the debts has us a glimpse into the final chapters of a occasioned by the death of her husband become so commonplace that one hard­ once-noble family, their way of life and and the accidental drowning of her ly thinks much about its effects upon the their fabled, precious, but doomed, young son, Madame Ranevskaya has families. To be sure, we haven’t heard cherry orchard. returned to her beloved estate. much about Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid But “The Cherry Orchard” has more Penniless, she is forced to consider concerts recently, have we? than upper-class decadence on its mind. the suggestion of the merchant Apparently, Russian playwright The play presents an entire society in Lopakhin, son of one of the estate’s for­ Anton Chekhov has thought about it in the process of transition — aristocrats, mer serfs, that she subdivide the land his comic drama, “The Cherry middle-class businessmen, former into lots to rent to the newly rich who Orchard,” now on stage at The Shake­ serfs-cum-servants and would-be want to build summer villas out in the speare Theatre of New Jersey in Madi­ socialists — regretting the loss of the country. Of course, Madame Ran- son. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte, old order while feeling jubilant and anx- eveskaya is aghast at the idea, a feeling shared by her brother, Leonid, who proudly announces that their “very large” cherry orchard is “mentioned in the encyclopedia!” However, as a result of Madame Ranevskaya’s profligate habit of hand­ ing out gold coins to tramps and throw­ ing elaborate parties on the very eve of the auction, Lopakhin’s new ideas come to fruition, the estate is sold, its inhabi­ tants are scattered to the wind and it is doubtful that any family member will make a successful adaptation to reality. As the anchor and focus of the action, Laila Robins’ Madame Ranevskaya is maddeningly frivolous Anya, above left, portrayed by Erin Partin, is comforted by her uncle, Leonid, portrayed by and so self-absorbed that she has trou­ ble following a conversation or situa­ Edmond Genest, and sister Varya, portrayed by Alison Weller, in The Shakespeare The­ tion. Sweeping onstage with great atre of New Jersey’s production of Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard.’ drama, she’s overcome to find herself in come them by amassing a fortune and clueless landowner Pishtchik, who sound add to the sad mood, and Maggie the nursery overlooking the cherry moving forward. repeatedly asks Madame for a loan, Dick’s costumes suggest an aristocracy orchard, the place of her childhood and The rest of the family is comprised of despite her assertions that she has no grand in appearance but spiritually her innocence. Robins nevertheless Madame’s spoiled teenage daughter money. And Jim Mohr is absolutely bankrupt. manages to make Madame Ranevskaya Anya, played by the perky and adorable wonderful as the senile old footman Of course, this cast has the words of human and sympathetic as her nobility Erin Partin; her plain adopted daughter Firs, who longs for the days when he one of the world’s premier playwrights, gradually erodes. When, just before her Varya, played by an appropriately dour was a serf and fusses over Leonid like Anton Chekhov, who has created univer­ final exit, she calls the orchard “My life, Alison Weller; Caitlin Chuckta’s jittery he’s a child. sal characters that remind us of our own my youth, my happiness,” we want to maid Dunyasha; and the rather strange Bonnie J. Monte’s deft hand is evi­ humanity and terror in the face of cry for, and with, her. governess, Charlotta Ivanovna, played dent in the ability of these characters to change. “The Cherry Orchard” can make Robins is ably supported by Edmond with elan by Stephanie Roth Haberle. To annoy us and to evoke our sympathy at us look at ourselves as our own society Harry Patrick Christian as Gertrude Garnet, the all­ Genest as her brother, Leonid, equally whom she is a governess is questionable, the same time. There’s nary a false note undergoes a sea change precipitated by American heroine of ‘The Lady in Question,’ produced out of touch with reality. Pompous, fond but Charlotta represents one of those ser­ in any performance, and the action the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Will we sit by The Theater Project, runs now July 30. of the sound of his own voice, Genest’s vants who have become so much a part unfolds inexorably before our eyes. by and let our cherry orchards slip out of Leonid is also maddening, yet sadly of the family that they continue to be Even though we know what will our hands? powerless in the face of a rapidly employed long after they’re needed. inevitably happen, this production holds “The Cherry Orchard” will be per­ ‘Lady’ to dazzle theater advancing new order — the play was Robbie Collier Sublett is fine as the our interest until the last character formed Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Wednes­ written on the eve of the 1905 revolution perpetual student Trofimof, tutor to leaves the stage. days through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Satur­ Charles Busch’s comedy, “The Lady in Question,” a free-wheeling satire — for he’s stuck in the ‘80s, the 1880s, Madame’s late son. Spouting socialist, Marion Williams’ beautiful set days and Sundays at 2 p.m. and Sunday, of patriotic 1940s thrillers such as “Notorious” and “Escape,” will play at when things were much simpler and the pseudo-intellectual ideas about work reminds us of the orchard just outside July 16, at 7 p.m. through July 23. The The Theater Project, Union County College’s Professional Theater Compa­ peasants loved the nobility and knew and worth, he talks the talk but fails to the windows, with cherry blossoms F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is ny, 1033 Springfield Ave. their place. Their nemesis, Lopakhin, is walk the walk. Paul Niebanck is appro­ overarching the nursery and drawing located on the Drew University campus A sparkling spoof of 1940s thrillers, “The Lady in Question” tells the sus­ played superbly by Sherman Howard as priately clumsy as the clerk Epikhodov, room and exploding during the scenes in Madison. 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REUNIONS Worrall Community Newspapers the reunion should also be included. 1960 is planning its next reunion for [email protected] for more Reunion Committee, assembling the other classmates addresses, forward seeks information on reunions of The following schools are plan­ 2007. information. address list, is seeking missing class­ that information also. You may also Union County schools. Send news of ning reunions: Forward your contact information • Roselle Park High School, Class mates. Alumni who have not yet been send or ask questions to Carmen Urso your reunion plans to Reunions, Wor­ • Union High School, Class of to Linda Arotzky Lieb at Hillside - of 1976, 30-year reunion. contacted by telephone or know of via e-mail at rall Community Newspapers, 1291 1976, 30-year reunion, 2006. [email protected]. The reunion committee is seeking other alumni who have not been con­ [email protected] or to the Stuyvesant Ave., Union NJ 07083, or • Union High School, Class of The event is scheduled for Oct. 20, classmates from 1976 for the event tacted are urged to call/e-mail Barbara same at 507 N. Park Ave., Linden. by e-mail to djablonski@thelocal- 1981, 25-year reunion, 2006. 2007, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Hyatt which is Nov. 25. If interested in Garo Emmanouilidis at 732-574-2956 • The Weehawken Hugh School source.com, with “Reunions” in the • Union High School, Class of Morristown at Headquarters Plaza. attending, contact Bob Milici via e­ or [email protected]. Class of1971 will have its 35 th reunion subject line. 1986, 20-year reunion, 2006. Send your current contact information mail at [email protected] or by • The Linden High School Class of Nov. 24 at The Fiesta, Route 17 South, Include all pertinent contact For information on any of the by e-mail to: Linda Arotzky Lieb at phone at 908-241-5255 with a current 56 has announced its 50-year reunion. Wood Ridge. Check-in is from 6:15 to information, such as the names of above reunions, write to Reunions [email protected]. home or e-mail address. The event will be at the Sheraton 7 p.m. and the event is from 7 p.m. to contact personnel, phone numbers Unlimited Inc., P.O. Box 150, Eng- • Rahway High School Class of • Roselle Catholic High School Hotel on Route 1 at Gill lane in Iselin midnight. The cost is $85. Contact: and e-mail addresses, so that atten­ lishtown 07726, or call 732-617­ 1980 is organizing its 25-year reunion. class of 1976 is having a 30-year on Oct. 21. There will be a cocktail Kristine (DeMuro) Creo at 973-239­ dees may inquire about the reunion. 1000. Call 732-288-2857 or send an e-mail reunion in November. Contact Bill hour followed by a dinner reception. 0103 or [email protected]. All dates and deadlines relevant to • Hillside High School Class of to Ron Knox at Doyle at [email protected] and 732­ Classmates interested in attending are 381-9598 or John Gigantino at kgi- urged to respond by sending a deposit Editorial deadlines [email protected]. of $50 per person to June (Cody) Thal- Following are deadlines for news: HOROSCOPES • Arthur L. Johnson Regional High heimer at 1832 Rangewood Court, Church, club and social events — School, Clark, class of 1968 is prepar­ Plainfield 07060. PISCES, Feb. 19 to March 20: clarify your thoughts and ideas, espe­ Friday at noon. July 17 to 23 ing to have its 40th reunion. The If you have any information on ARIES, March 21 to April 19: Harsh words could cause a major cially those affecting your overall Entertainment — Friday at noon. Encourage family members to speak problem in your social life. Do not financial status or income. Plan to up and voice their opinions on a do or say anything that you may later work around the house and take care GROW YOUR BUSINESS! regret or wish that you could take of the necessary home improve­ touchy subject. It is best to get all of Union County Place your business-card-size ad in over back. ments. Center your energy and turn the concerns or problems out into 134 New Jersey newspapers and get your If your birthday is this week, there your attention to family, domestic or the open. message to over 3 million readers for $1100. will be a heavy emphasis on commu­ personal affairs. TAURUS, April 20 to May 20: On-line Statewide coverage for less than $9.00 nication during the coming year. Also born this week: James Make reading and writing an impor­ per publication. tant part of your routine. Some of Decisions made about money or Cagney, Nelson Mandela, Edgar investments should be made very F IN D IT For more information contact: your most enjoyable moments will Degas, Diana Rigg, Ernest Heming­ carefully. Make a conscious effort to way and Alex Trebek. Josef Ornegri find you with your head in a book. Quick & Easy Worrall Community Newspapers GEMINI, May 21 to June 21: Phone: 908-686-7700, ext. 149 Your finances are very much in the E-mail: [email protected] 240509 TIRED OF STARING AT www.localsource.com spotlight this week. Take a close THE SAME FOUR WALLS? 000000 New Jersey 2x2 Display As Network look at your budget and make adjustments based on your current Enjoy the freedom, respect and independence of becoming an over-the-road driver at Schneider income and fiscal commitments. National. 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Patrons must be 21 Community Newspapers, 1291 Stuyvesant and older. For more information, call West, Springfield, will have “Blue’s Springfield, will have a Chess Group sored by ConocoPhillips-Bayway Dancing is for all age groups and for Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union 07083. Faxes 908-206-0060. may be sent to 908-686-6681. Clues Birthday Party!” on Tuesday and every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Players of all Refinery. people from all walks of life. The dance July 25 at 10:30 a.m. It’s Blue’s Clues levels are invited to discuss, play and In case of rain, concerts will be at will start at 8 p.m. and the caller will 10th Anniversary, so join in the cele­ enjoy chess in the cafe each week. the air-conditioned auditorium at Cran­ have you dancing within five minutes. id s Ar t Sh o w s bration. They’ll have a Blue’s Birthday BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 ford High School, on West End Place No reservations are needed at this free K Bash featuring Blue and all his West, Springfield, will have Weekly off Springfield Avenue in Cranford at dance. Wear comfortable clothes, soft- TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL THE SUMMER SHOW, a new exhibi­ friends... Blue will not be attending. Children’s Story times with various 7:30 p.m. For up-to-date concert/rain soled shoes and a smile. For more STORY TIME will be offered at Barnes tion series at the Visual Arts Center of BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 themes on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for information, call the Parks and Recre­ information, call Leo at 973-379-3901. and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, New Jersey, 68 Elm St., Summit, West, Springfield, will have Book preschoolers and Thursdays at 4:30 ation hot-line at 908-352-8410 after 3 Y-SQUARES, a local square dance Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., debuts Aug. 1 with a group exhibition Group: “African American: My Face Is p.m. for 5- to 7-year-olds. p.m. on the day of the concert. club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at and the Kids’ Writing Workshop, Satur­ featuring members of The New Jersey Black Is True” on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Union Frank K. Hehnly School, Raritan Road, days at 10 a.m. For information, call Photography Forum. A fascinating book by Mary Frances County Department of Parks, Recre­ Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4. 973-376-8544. The Aug. 1-31 Summer Show pro­ Berry that reclaims from obscurity Cal- ation and Facilities at 908-527-4900. For information, call 908-298-1851, vides a fresh, unusual and eclectic look l a s s e s lie House, the magnificent heroine and C CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. at the contemporary art scene in New pioneering activist. Everyone is invited THE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART is feature the following: in g l e s Jersey. The series will showcase the to join the discussion facilitated by the located at 1030 Central Ave. and is sit­ Every Monday, Open Mic Night. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA­ S art of New Jersey artists who work Newark Literacy Campaign. uated on a seven-acre campus in a Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. BETH. Pick your choice of social danc­ SUBURBAN SINGLES GROUP NJ together in formally structured groups, BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 historic residential area of Plainfield. Every Wednesday, karaoke night. ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, forming, inviting single women in their such as The New Jersey Photography West, Springfield, will have Book The school offers full-time and part­ The Crossroads is located at 78 $10 per person, at the Bayway Polish 30s and 40s or thereabouts looking to Forum, or in informal groups such as Group: “Chick Lit: Big Stone Gap” on time day and evening classes in fine North Ave., Garwood. For information, Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, laugh, have fun and enjoy new friend­ artists’ co-ops. It is an opportunity for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is art, graphic design/computer graphics call Lee at 908-232-5666, or visit the call 908-355-3131. ships. If you’re interested, e-mail at these groups to exhibit in the Visual invited to discuss this funny, charming and illustration. For information call Web site, www.xxroads.com. [email protected]. Arts Center’s Main Gallery and it’s also LUNA LOUNGE hosts “Tasty Thurs­ book by Adriana Trigiania filled with 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE CON­ INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single an opportunity for our viewing commu­ days” with DJ Richie, who spins rag- quirky, engaging oddball characters visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. CERT SERIES of Westfield has resumed. adults older than 45 years old, will nity to continue their art experience gaeton and hip-hop. Patrons must be and unexpected plot twists. A perfect meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 throughout the summer. 21 or older, dress is casual but trendy. summer read! a.m. for discussion and continental The New Jersey Photography Parking is available. Luna Lounge is BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 breakfast at First Baptist Church, 170 Forum is a not-for-profit group that was located at 1906 E. St. Georges Ave., West, Springfield, will have a special ‘I get a kick out of you’ Elm St., Westfield. A donation is $2. started in 1995 by Visual Arts Center Linden. Call 908-925-4120 for details. guest: Miffy Visits! on July 20 at 4:30 For information, call 908-889-5265 or instructor Nancy J. Ori of Berkeley p.m. Miffy, that big, happy bunny in a 908-889-4751. Heights and Michael Creem of Summit, pretty dress, will come for stories, pho­ SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45- as an opportunity for professional pho­ tos and fun! There will even be coloring Ho b b ie s year-olds and older, meets every Tues­ tographers, photo educators, and seri­ sheets! THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. day at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Buffet ous amateurs to meet and discuss BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union, Grand Ballroom, 2660 Morris Ave., their work, share expertise, advance West, Springfield, will have Book behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. Union. Admission is $8. For informa­ skills, learn how to curate exhibitions, Group: “Discover Great New Writers: The club is open to the public Satur­ tion, call 908-688-8816. and explore exhibition possibilities The Fool’s Tale” on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, within the fine arts community. Nicole Galland has created a masterful SINGLES MIX AND MINGLE, every call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, The group has grown over the years novel combining vivid historical fiction, Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live send inquiries via e-mail to to become the largest and most recog­ entertainment and free finger food at compelling political intrigue, and a pas­ [email protected] or visit the Web nized group of fine art exhibiting pho­ sionate romance. The debut novel by Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Ave., and site at www.tmrci.com. tographers in the state. This summer this award-winning screenwriter will Terrill Road, Fanwood. Admission is show features the work of more than 30 excite fans of all types of fiction. Join THE HARVEST QUILTERS OF CEN­ free. Call 908-753-4500 for details. members from communities throughout this enlightening book discussion TRAL NEW JERSEY will meet the first New Jersey. The work of these artists group and discover the next great Monday of each month at Cozy Corner shows a tremendous variety in style writer that your friends will all be talking Creations quilt shop, Park Avenue, Th e a t e r and photographic technique. Themes about. Scotch Plains. explored in the exhibition include MYSTIC VISION PLAYERS presests BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 KNITTING GROUP meets every Mon­ nature, the environment, architecture, “Footloose,” directed by Meredith West, Springfield, will have “Young day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters are heritage, people, and culture. Meeker, choreographed by Melissa Readers: It’s Harry Potter’s Birthday Recipients of the award for Outstanding Overall Pro­ encouraged to bring a favorite project For gallery hours and additional Kaban and musically directed by Paul Party!” on July 27 at 4:30 p.m. Cele­ to the Springfield Barnes & Noble Café. information, contact Mari D’Alessandro duction, the cast of Princeton Day School’s production Burt, on July 21,22, 27, 28 and 29 at 8 brate Harry Potter’s Birthday and the For more information, call 973-376­ at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey of ‘Anything Goes’ celebrate with their director, Ross p.m. and July 23 at 3 p.m. at the Lin­ paperback release of “Harry Potter and 6581. at 908-273-9121 or via e-mail at Hindley, far right, who also took home the award for den High School Theater Auditorium, the Half-Blood Prince.” Don’t miss this HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award­ [email protected]. Outstanding Achievement in Direction at the 2006 121 W. St. Georges Ave., Linden. Tick­ magical event filed with games, give­ winning women’s chorus singing four- BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards on June 13. ets are $15 each. For information, call aways and more! Children may come part a cappella harmony in barbershop NANCY ORI is featured at a perma­ 908-925-8689. dressed as their favorite character. style, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public PREMIERE STAGES at Kean Univer­ Preregistration is required in our chil­ p.m. at the New Jersey Youth Sympho­ sity is set to embark on its 2006 sum­ Library, 290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM, 1003 dren’s department or by e-mailing All shows start at 8 p.m. and the doors ny Music Center, 570 Central Ave., mer season, featuring a dynamic Heights. For information, call 908-464­ Morris Ave., Union, chronicles more [email protected] with child’s name always open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 New Providence. Open to residents of series of world and New Jersey pre­ 9333. than 200 years of New Jersey and and age. and will benefit the AIDS quilt. For infor­ both Essex and Union counties. To mieres, a musical-theatre series for U.S. history. The museum is open to BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 mation, call 908-412-9105, press 2. Other learn more about Sweet Adelines, Hick­ children, and a fun and engaging camp the public Wednesdays through Sat­ West, Springfield, will have an Author concerts will take place at the First United ory Tree and its quartets, women and for high school students. o o k s urdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and B Discussion/Signing: with “Desperate Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad teen-aged girls who sing are urged to The season kicks off with an inter­ Sundays, from noon to 4 p.m., April BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 Sisters,” by Stephanie Johnson, on St., corner of North Ave., Westfield. visit the Web site, active staged reading of “Where the through December. For more informa­ West, Springfield, has Rainy Day Story July 29 at 2 p.m. Come for a special, hickorytreechorus.org., send a mes­ Sun Never Sets,” a new play by New tion about upcoming Liberty Hall times any rainy day in July at 1 p.m. hot, summertime event. Meet sage by e-mail to info@hickorytreecho- Jersey’s own Bob Clyman, from Friday events or for reservations, call 908­ Da n c e When it’s raining outside ... and you Stephanie Johnson to discuss her lat­ rus.org., or call 973-966-6815. to Sunday. Selected through the Pre­ just can’t go to the zoo, the beach or 527-0400. THE SUMMER SQUARE DANCE est novel about three fabulous sisters miere Stages Play Festival, an initiative the pool ... come visit our Children’s SEASON has arrived and the local who appear to have it all . but don’t. to encourage and nurture emerging Department for a surprise rainy day clubs have joined together to sponsor Their stories will make most men think dramatists in New Jersey and the Co n c e r t s Saturday night dances at the Spring­ In t e r n e t story time. Lots of favorite stories and twice about neglecting their women greater metropolitan area, this hilarious fun will shine whenever it’s rainy out­ field YMCA. The local clubs are Har­ THE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 South and keep you cool this summer! THE UNION COUNTY SUMMER dark comedy of ideas tells the tale of a mony DAncers, Y Squares, Bee Ave., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/ side. THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK ARTS FESTIVAL concert series began couple who find themselves trapped in Sharps and Rutgers Promenaders. Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m. BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 GROUP will meet at Barnes and Wednesday with a performance by the a perilously perfect world. Each read­ For those who might be interested Join the group for a cup of gourmet cof­ West, Springfield, will have “Young Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. ing is followed by discussions with the in joining in the fun of club Square fee and a wide variety of organic foods readers: Where’s Waldo!?” today at information, call 732-574-1818. The other free concerts in the Sum­ author, during which time the audience Dancing, a free open house will be and participate in an original poetry 4:30 p.m. Help hunt for Waldo at this THE “LORD OF THE RINGS” READ­ mer Arts Festival series include: is invited to listen and contribute. The Aug. 12 at the YMCA in Springfield. reading, a stand-up comedy routine or special event! Have fun with word puz­ ING GROUP meets the first Wednes­ • Wednesday — The Fabulous event features an Actors’ Equity Asso­ The YMCA is in the Chisholm Recre­ a musical number. There’s no cover zles, games and artwork! Don’t miss day of the month at Barnes and Noble, Greaseband, oldies; ciation cast and will take place in the ation Center at the corner of Shunpike charge, and patrons can come in, out. Preregister in the children’s 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa­ • July 26 — Amethyst, ‘80s Murphy-Dunn Theatre, located in make new friends, surf the Web or play department. tion, call 732-574-1818. pop/rock; Road and South Springfield Avenue. Vaughn-Eames Hall on the main cam­ BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 KEAN UNIVERSITY’S OFFICE OF a game of Diablo2, NeverWinterNights, • Aug. 2 — Yasgur’s Farm, Wood­ The dance will be from 8 to 10 p.m. It pus. Tickets are $10. West, Springfield, has “Writing Group: WarCraft or Counter-Strike. To ask UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The stock rock, plus JoBonanno & the God­ will be an opportunity for all to try their Located on the campus of Kean Manuscript Discussion” today at 8 p.m. Star-Ledger have partnered to publish about a schedule of events, call 908­ sons of Soul; hand at the New Jersey officials folk University, Premiere Stages offers 490-1234 or visit its Web site: Writers of all levels and genres are a new book titled “World of Wonder: • Aug. 9 — Mustang Sally, country; dance. It is a chance to spend an affordable prices, air-conditioned facili­ www.theinternetlounge.com. welcome to read and discuss their lat­ Exploring the Realms of History, Sci­ • Aug. 16 — The Nerds, Jersey evening with your friends and to meet ties and free parking in close proximity est work. There will be round table cri­ ence, Nature and Technology.” The Shore party band; some new friends. The peppy music to the theaters. To order tickets, get on tiques as well as discussion of upcom­ book brings together 90 of the most • Aug. 23 — Ed Palermo Big Band will help you try your hand to make the our mailing list, and/or to request a ing writers’ workshops. Lita will be fascinating subjects surveyed by the with Rob Paparozzi, sponsored by square work. Square dancing is a men­ Ja z z season brochure, call 908-737-4092, leading this group. World of Wonder series. The book is Schering-Plough Corp.; tal exercise, it keeps you moving and LANA’S RESTAURANT in Clark will or visit Premiere Stages online at BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 now available for purchase in the Kean • Aug. 30 — The Party Dolls, spon- you meet other nice folks. Square offer dinner and live jazz with Warren www.kean.edu/premierestages. West, Springfield, will have “Writing University book store and on the Web Group: Children’s Book Writing Cri­ site of The Star-Ledger at tique Group” on Friday from 10 a.m. to http://www.nj.com/worldofwonder. noon. A SCBWI critique group for writ­ BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 ers and illustrators of children’s picture West, Springfield, will have a Knitters’ www.localsource.com books and stories will be held. For Group every Monday at 10 a.m. Join more information, either e-mail the group of happy knitters in the cafe [email protected] or call 973-376­ every Monday morning. Bring your lat­ Internet Directory 6581. est project and a smile. 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WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 Quite a week Sartorial Splendor — Assembly­ Grants to fund preservation of records man Joe Cryan from Union had quite By Lauren DeFilippo persed to a handful of different proj­ During that period of time, records serve municipal documents. square foot, DiRado said. an up-and-down week. As a point man Staff Writer ects, DiRado said. are moved from government offices to Additionally, the grant allows for The contents of each box are for the Corzine budget, he received For the second straight year, Union Two of those options include secure storage facilities. the funding of a part-time archivist to looked at thoroughly before being dis­ praise for his tough style and effective County has been awarded more than shared services agreements that make After the legal length of retention continue with an inventory of the posed of, she said. leadership. After victory, he even $1 million from the state Department county funding available to munici­ has been met, the documents can be county’s records. That extends not An additional $206,000 of the showed a conciliatory approach of Archives and Records Management palities. destroyed, DiRado said. only to DiRado’s office, but also that grant funding will be earmarked for a toward some legislators he had battled for document preservation. Approximately $325,000 has been By taking advantage of the county’s of the Surrogate and County Clerk. Disaster Recovery and Continuity site. with 24 hours earlier. He also took In 2005, the county received $1.01 set aside for municipalities within the offer of shared services, municipalities As part of the grant, $128,100 will Having a site where county docu­ some criticism for his combative million through the Public Archives and county to conduct a needs assessment. will become eligible for other grant be allocated for storage and archiving. mentation, such as redundancy sys­ approach and for his sloppy wardrobe. Record Infrastructure program. That The study will examine if munici­ opportunities sooner, DiRado said. The county currently houses its records tems, servers, work stations, software Still, come late Friday, when voting in amount was split between the Office of palities are online with their record So far, 12 municipalities have signed at an Iron Mountain storage facility. and licenses are preserved allows committee, there was a dapper Joe in a the County Clerk and that of the Clerk retention schedules and are taking up for the program and have begun Right now, DiRado said, the coun­ emergency and essential personnel to dark blue shirt, bright yellow tie and of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. advantage of conservation and preser­ assigning project managers, she said. ty is in the process of destroying boxes operate even in the face of a disaster, cream colored suit. The county surpassed that amount vation opportunities, DiRado said. A The county has applied for 20 being held in storage that are well past natural or otherwise, she said. this year by being awarded $1.3 mil­ consultant, hired by the county, would municipalities to be included, DiRado their retention dates. The county backs up its systems Left lion. Freeholder Chairman Alexander conduct the survey. said, and would act as the lead agency in So far, approximately 2,000 boxes every night, DiRado said. In the event Mirabella lauded Nicole DiRado, Last year, the county conducted a reference to administering the funding. have been destroyed, she said. of problem, perhaps the county would clerk of the Board of Chosen Free­ similar survey with its PARIS funding. An additional $200,000 has been Destroying the boxes translates lose one night of information, rather Out holders and project manager for the State statutes dictate how long set aside for the creation of a business into money the county is not spending than everything. By Frank Capece______grant, for helping the county realize municipal governments must hold on plan for a microfilm bureau. to pay for storage, she said. An additional $326,300 will go additional funding. to certain records. The same is true for The bureau would utilize the The rate for storage is approxi­ toward infrastructure support and Right Spot — Did you catch the The money awarded will be dis- the county. county’s print shop in order to pre- mately five cents, per month, per EDMS expansion, DiRado said. front page color picture in the Star Ledger of a very serious Sen. Nicholas Scutari from Linden stand­ ing shoulder to shoulder with Senate County meetings President Richard Cody during the heat of budget negotiations? For Sen. Tom Kean Jr now seeking the U.S. to return to TV Senate seat, it will be interesting to see if his opponent Robert Menendez By Lauren DeFilippo Over the years, the county even will get the same anti-tax backlash Staff Writer made some repairs of their own. campaign Bill Bradley received The meetings of the Union County The money will go toward the pur­ against a relatively unknown ex-free­ Board of Chosen Freeholders could be chase of 16 new microphones, two holder, Christine Whitman. hitting the airwaves again as soon as new Sony flat panel monitors, two According to Katz — All state this fall, officials announced last new ParkerVision cameras, one con­ workers, including judges, may be on week. troller system to direct the cameras, the verge of getting paid for the The hope is to return the freehold­ and other control items that are com­ week’s furlough when they didn’t er’s chambers on the sixth floor of the patible with the county’s current sys­ work. Carla Katz, president of the county administration building back tem. Communications Workers of Ameri­ into the “all-around” room it was envi­ With the new equipment, the coun­ ca, expects nothing less. “We believe sion to be, able to handle power point ty will have a stock of four cameras, that legally the state absolutely has to and film presentations, as well as with two of the less reliable ones pay folks for the past week because it video-taping meetings. stored away to be used for spare parts was a lockout.” That pay award may Meetings of the freeholder board if the need arises, Zuber said. spark even more taxpayer anger than were regularly televised in the past, Right now, in order to hold video the new taxes themselves. but ceased in 2004 when the county’s or power point presentations in the Justice Delayed — The Senate equipment stopped working. room, a projector must be hauled in Judiciary Committee failed to recon­ Next, went the sound. A request to from other departments, and small car­ sider the tenure appointment of listen to tape recordings of this year’s pets are used to cover wires that criss­ Union County Judge James Heim­ budget hearings could not be fulfilled cross the floor, he said. lich. Heimlich had been subject to because there would be no tapes. Listening assistance devices, or criticism from unnamed critics from However, plans to reactivate the headphones, are also slated to be pur­ the State Administrative Office of the videotaping and airing of meeting has chased, Zuber said. Courts. He will undoubtly be re-nom­ Photos By Barbara Kokkalis been in the works since April. Installation of the new equipment inated but will have to face another Cranford kicked off its Fourth of July celebrations with an 8 a.m. canoe race. The Ron Zuber, the county’s Acting is expected to take between one and tenure hearing in seven years. This canoe club in Cranford is undergoing renovations with the help of a county grant. Director of Public Works, said the one and a half weeks, Zuber said, and process seems unfair. From this cor­ equipment to upgrade the county’s is planned for a time when it will not ner, the judge was competent and system would cost approximately interrupt the room’s meeting schedule. truly a gentleman. $78,000. “(They) really do an intensive job,” Watch out for the Tough Guys — When county officials first men­ Zuber said of the contractors. The tough guys in the press and the tioned the upgrades in April, the price The electrical wiring for the cur­ legislature who want the scalp of tag was closer to $100,000, and Zuber rent system is imbedded inside the Attorney General Zulma Farber said, the county’s purchasing depart­ room’s drop ceiling and contained have already achieved a dubious ment is looking save even more. within a section of pipe. To upgrade result. The independent investigator Philip Morin, chairman of the the system, Zuber said, the contractors — ex-Judge Richard Williams — is Union County Republican Committee will have to get inside the piping. hiring a “team of investigators” and said that spending money on the new Though the county has said that setting up a new office in Atlantic equipment was “a step in the right broadcasting the freeholder board’s City. Seems like overkill and very direction.” meeting through their Web site is an costly to determine if Farber’s Morin added that it’s even more option they are considering, there are alleged assistance to her boyfriend, important for the members of the are information technology problems who had been pulled over after a board to be responsive to the questions with doing that. traffic stop, crossed over the line. and comments of the county residents There is a concern that not every Also the tough guys who want to who attend the meetings. county resident has access to a com­ just throw more guys in jail should It serves and public better if they puter or would not know how to prop­ give pause. A report titled “Con­ engage in a dialogue, Morin said. erly access the webcast. fronting Confinement” revealed that “It does no good just to promote There is also concern about finding while the total number of prisoners in themselves and not answer,” he said. room for such a feature on the coun­ the state dropped by 489, the cost just The $78,000 contract will go to ty’s bandwidth, or amount of data that for corrections officers, not including tele-measurements, a state-approved can be transmitted for a certain feeding and housing the prisoners, vendor, who installed the original amount of time, Zuber said. averages $20,000 per inmate. equipment, Zuber said. “We’re just not ready for that,” he Dawood’s Direction — Give some The warranty on most of the equip­ said. applause to the Kean University Presi­ ment expired in 1998, and visits from Lauren DeFilippo can be reached dent Dawood Farahi. He recently repair technicians were costly, Zuber at 908-686-7700, ext. 119, or union- recruited to his Board of Directors said. [email protected]. County Real Estate power William Criste and CNBC Vice President Steve Fastook. They are examples of the pos­ itive expansion the school is experi­ encing under his leadership. Corzine signs budget, state workers on the job National Notoriety — Congress­ By Lauren DeFilippo The state police, and most of the Roberts, instead, favored an alter­ over last year’s proposed budget and Corzine also approved three bills man Michael Ferguson’s federal Staff Writer state’s Division of Youth and Family native budget plan that did not include $2.6 billion over the adjusted appro­ sponsored by Union County legisla­ hearing into abuses of the Internet is The historic shutdown of state gov­ Services remained operational. State the sales tax increase. priation for fiscal 2006. tors. gaining some national notoriety. It is ernment closed down casinos, parks, prisons, veterans’ hospitals and psy­ Roberts proposed plan came in at Corzine did not simply sign the Assemblyman Neil Cohen spon­ a subject which mandates ongoing beaches, horse racing, the lottery and chiatric hospitals all remained open. $30.4 billion, just $5 million under dotted line of the state’s budget. He sored a bill with State Sens. Joan federal oversight. the state court system for one week. The state’s Motor Vehicle Com­ Corzine’s $30.9 billion plan. employed his line-item veto to elimi­ Guigley, D-Hudson and Wayne Summit’s Access — Give a whole During that time, approximately mission was also closed July 2 and Though less than the governor’s nate or reduce more than 50 individual Bryant, D-Camden, that would clarify of credit to Summit for moving 45,000 state workers were furloughed reopened Monday. plan, the Assembly bill also included a items in the bill, reducing state spend­ fees under “The Radiation Accident toward townwide access to the Inter­ for less than half of the time. The shutdown forced legislators $370 million increase in the state’s ing by about $50 million, a prepared Response Act.” net. A committee developed a system “I am pleased that we will be able into a series of emergency sessions disability tax on wages. statement released Saturday said. State Sen. Raymond Lesniak also that will bring about a new source of to execute a timely payroll on July 14 including one on July 4. The agree­ The Assembly proposal nixed Additionally, the governor praised co-sponsored two bills. One bill, revenue, better communications and to both furloughed and non-fur- ment came in the late afternoon of Corzine’s 10 percent property tax the legislature for its hard work to sponsored by Assemblyman Reed improved municipal services. loughed state workers, including full July 6. The governor signed the appro­ rebate increase, but it did outline an approve a budget that “provides for Gusciora, D-Camden, and state Sens. Cleanup Confrontation — Cran­ compensation for the time during the priation July 8. increase in corporate taxes of $120 predictable, reliable and recurring rev­ Lesniak and Loretta Weinberg, D- ford should have charged to watch shutdown,” Gov. Jon S. Corzine “While I share everyone’s desire to million, and a $2 surcharge per day on enues to match expenditures and puts Bergen, that would raise the cigarette Carolyn Vollero, who was coordinat­ announced late Monday via the state’s complete this process as quickly as rental cars. New Jersey on a path to long-term fis­ tax rate by 17.5 cents per pack, as ing the removal of blockage on the Web site. possible, I am not going to cut cor­ When the governor announced the cal stability.” well as change tobacco products Rahway River in the township. As part of Corzine’s plan to shut­ ners,” the governor said Saturday after state’s $30.9 billion budget in March, Essex County was the hardest hit wholesale sales tax and increase rev­ Sources report she let Municipal Engi­ down state government following the signing the executive order that sent he predicted a $4.8 billion short-fall. county, with nine of the 50 line items enue dedication for Health Care Sub­ neer Richard Marsden have it for not failure to reach a budget agreement by state employees back to work. However, that number would only cutting or outright eliminating funding sidy Fund. returning calls and failing to be on the July 1 deadline, Corzine sent thou­ The state’s 2007 budget agreement be fully realized, if the state chose to to its municipalities and community The second bill, also sponsored by time. A less than stellar week for sands of “non-essential” workers includes Corzine’s plan to increase fully restore property tax rebates to agencies, and the Newark-based Uni­ Assemblyman Lou Greenwald, D- Marsden, who managed to antagonize home. sales tax by 1 percent. 2005 levels and then grew them 10 versity of Medicine and Dentistry. Camden, would establish a one-time Vollero, the Democratic leader, and Though several thousand state The increase could mean as much percent, the governor said at the time. Those cuts make up for $8.7 mil­ supplemental titling fee on new luxury Joan Varanelli a key Republican in the employees across the state’s 31 as $1.1 billion in revenue for the state. Without that approach, he said in lion of the $51.3 million vetoed from and fuel inefficient passenger automo­ township who lives near the blockage. departments and agencies were affect­ The plan drew much criticism from March, the deficit would still be $4.3 the budget by the governor. biles. ed by the shutdown, and all non-essen­ state legislators, specifically Assem­ billion. In Union County, the city of Plain­ Lauren DeFilippo can be reached An attorney, Frank Capece is a tial highway projects halted, several bly Speaker Joseph Roberts, D-Cam- The state’s $30.9 billion budget field was the only municipality affect­ at 908-686-7700, ext. 119 or essex- resident of Cranford. state services remained functional. den, during the budget process. reflects an increase of $3.5 billion ed, losing $45,000. [email protected]. PAGE 18 — THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Vouchers available for seniors to purchase Jersey Fresh produce The Union County Board of Cho­ Senior citizens who qualify will To be eligible, an individual must al income not to exceed $24,240. In through the Union County Department sponsored by the United States Depart­ sen Freeholders will participate in the receive four vouchers worth $5 each be a resident of Union County, age 60 addition, proof of income must be pre­ of Human Services, Division on ment of Agriculture and coordinated by Farmer’s market program that offers for a total of $20 for the season ending or older. sented in the form of a Medicaid card, Aging, whose staff, including bilin­ the New Jersey Department of Health vouchers to eligible senior adults to in November. Vouchers are accepted Income guidelines require an indi­ SSI card, or annual pension or Social gual staff, will assist seniors when and Senior Services. 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TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE All documents relating to this application sey on July 6, 2006 sey on July 6, 2006 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS may be inspected by the public in the office of the Borough Clerk in the Borough PASSED ORDINANCE PASSED ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 0-06-023 Ordinance No. O-06-022 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids Hall, 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle ORDINANCE NO. 2178 ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Notice is hereby given that the following Notice is hereby given that the following will be received by the Purchasing Com­ Park, New Jersey, between 9:00 A.M. and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE ordinance has been introduced on first ordinance has been introduced on first mittee of the Township of Hillside in the 4:00 P.M. 159, PEACE AND GOOD ORDER, SEC­ OF THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK reading at a meeting of the Township Council Chambers - Municipal Building, Any interested party may appear at said TION 159-1, PROHIBITING PUBLIC URI­ TO AMEND SECTION 128-58-B RELAT­ reading at a meeting of the Township NATION, OF THE CODE OF THE BOR­ Council held Wednesday July 5, 2006 and Council held Wednesday July 5, 2006 and Hillside, New Jersey on August 1, 2006 at hearing and participate therein in accor­ ING TO STORM DRAINS AND CREATE will be considered for adoption at a meet­ 10:30 a.m. prevailing time, at which time dance with the rules of the Board. OUGH OF ROSELLE PARK CHAPTER 130, A STORMWATER CON­ will be considered for adoption at a meet­ Doreen Cali ing of the Township Council to be held at ing of the Township Council to be held at they shall be opened and publicly read for Eugene Meola, Applicant TROL ORDINANCE, IN THE BOROUGH the Municipal Building, Liberty and Hill­ REPLACEMENT OF CURBS; SIDE­ U151080 UNL July 13, 2006 ($12.56) Borough Clerk OF ROSELLE PARK TO ENACT the Municipal Building, Liberty and Hill­ U151136 UNL July 13, 2006 ($10.23) STORMWATER CONTROL REGULA­ side Avenues, on July 19, 2006 at 6:30 side Avenues, on July 19, 2006 at 6:30 WALKS, DRIVEWAYAPRONS & RELATED p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter WORK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. TIONS p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter Doreen Cali can be considered. All persons interest­ can be considered. All persons interest­ 1. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE NOTICE ed will be given an opportunity to be 21500 SQUARE FEET AND SUMMARY Borough Clerk ed will be given an opportunity to be U151138 UNL July 13, 2006 ($12.09) heard concerning such ordinance. heard concerning such ordinance. 2. CONCRETE CURB The Township Committee of the Town­ A copy of this ordinance has been post­ 1,250 LINEAR FEET A copy of this ordinance has been post­ The bond ordinance, the summary terms ship of Union has awarded a contract pur­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED ed on the bulletin board upon which pub­ ed on the bulletin board upon which pub­ 3. DRIVEWAY APRON/SIDEWALK of which are included herein, was intro­ suant to the Fair and Open Process of the lic notices are customarily posted in the lic notices are customarily posted in the 2,500 SQUARE FEET duced and passed upon first reading at a Pay-to-Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20a, et Township of Hillside, and a copy is avail­ Proposed forms of contract documents The Township Committee of the Town­ Township of Hillside, and a copy is avail­ meeting of the governing body of the seq.) This contract and the resolution ship of Union, in the County of Union, has able up to and including the time of said able up to and including the time of said including plans and specifications are on Township of Union, in the County of authorizing it are available for public meeting to the members of the general file at the Office of the Township Clerk. awarded a contract without competitive meeting to the members of the general Union, State of New Jersey, on July 11, inspection in the Office of the Municipal bidding as a Professional Service pur­ public of the Township who shall request public of the Township who shall request Copies of the documents may be 2006. It will be further considered for Clerk. same, at the Township Clerk's Office, Lib­ obtained at the Township Clerk's Office suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). same, at the Township Clerk's Office, Lib­ final passage, after public hearing there­ This contract and the resolution author­ erty and Hillside Avenues, Hillside, New erty and Hillside Avenues, Hillside, New upon request at $30.00 for each set on, at a meeting of the governing body to BY ORDER OF THE Jersey. (check should be made payable to Town­ izing it is available for public inspection in Jersey. be held at 100 Municipal Blvd., Union, TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE the Office of the Municipal Clerk. BY DIRECTION OF THE TOWNSHIP BY DIRECTION OF THE TOWNSHIP ship of Hillside). The cost will not be New Jersey on July 25, 2006 at 7:30 Eileen Birch, Township Clerk COUNCIL refunded and represents the cost of the COUNCIL o'clock PM. During the week prior to and BY ORDER OF THE Janet Vlaisavljevic, RMC Janet Vlaisavljevic, RMC preparation of the documents. up to and including the date of such meet­ Dated: June 27, 2006 Township Clerk A certified check or bid bond payable to TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Township Clerk ing copies of the full ordinance will be Eileen Birch, Township Clerk 0-06-023 0-06-022 the “Township of Hillside" in an amount available at no cost and during regular Awarded to: Network Security Group, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid shall AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 business hours, at the Clerk's office for Inc. Dated: June 27, 2006 (ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT) (ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT) be submitted with each bid. the members of the general public who 2004 Morris Avenue A r t ic l e iii (administrative The successful bidder will require to fur­ A r t ic l e ii ( legislative b r a n c h ) shall request the same. The summary of Suite 11 Awarded to: T&M Associates AND ARTICLE III (ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN­ nish and pay for a satisfactory perform­ the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Union, New Jersey 07083. SHIP OF HILLSIDE TO ABOLISH CER­ ance and payment bond or bonds. BRANCH) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN­ Services: Survey, Feasibility Study, SHIP OF HILLSIDE TAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Attention is called to the fact that not Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN­ Services: Upgrade and Custom Coding of less than the minimum salaries and Design and Permits - Replacement SHIP OF UNION, IN THE COUNTY OF the PWA Program Retaining Wall - Lightning Brook WHEREAS, pursuant to the review and WHEREAS, the governing body has previ­ wages as set forth in the specifications UNION, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR ously created a Shade Tree Commission, must be paid on this project. request of the Council; and THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS Cost: $23,860.00 Time Period: 6/27/06 through 4/30/07 WHEREAS, a review of New Jersey Laws, Day-Care Advisory Board and an Alco­ Alternative bids will not be considered ROADS LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF including those governing the Township of holic Beverage Control Board; and unless specified otherwise in the techni­ UNION AND APPROPRIATING $2,690,00 Duration: Until completion WHEREAS, pursuant to the review and cal specifications. Cost: Not to Exceed $69,675.00 Hillside's form of government; and, THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE U151641 UNL July 13, 2006 ($13.95) U151635 UNL July 13, 2006 ($12.56) WHEREAS, there appears to be a need to request of the Council; and, Bidders are required to comply with the ISSUANCE OF $2,375,00 IN BONDS OR make the Township Administrative Code WHEREAS, having conducted a review of requirements of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127, NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK New Jersey Laws, including those govern­ (N.J.A.C. 17-27); P.L. 1963, Chapter 150 BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK (hereinafter referred to as the “Township TO FINANCE THE SAME. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Code") conform to current practices and ing the Township of Hillside's form of gov­ (prevailing wage act) and P.L. 1977 Chap­ Purpose(s): survey, design, construction to properly respond to the needs of the ernment; and, ter 33 (stockholders names). administration and inspection in connec­ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol­ WHEREAS, there appears to be a need to Bidders are required to comply with P.L. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ordi­ Township and its residents; and, tion with the reconstruction of the various lowing proposed ordinance was intro­ nance, title of which is set forth below, WHEREAS, it appears to be in the public make the Township Administrative Code 2004 c. 57 (chapter 57) which amends roads included in the 2006 Road Improve­ duced and passed on first reading by the (hereinafter referred to as the “Township N.J.S.A. 52:32.44. was finally passed and approved by the interest to revise the Township Adminis­ ment Project, as shown on a list on file Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mayor and Council of the Borough of trative Code; and, Code") conform to current practices and The Township of Hillside reserves the with the Township Clerk, and including all Roselle Park, in the County of Union, New to properly respond to the needs of the right to reject any or all bids or to waive Roselle Park at a public meeting held in NOW LET IT BE ORDAINED that Chapter other work and materials necessary Jersey, at a public meeting held on July 6, the Borough of Roselle Park, 110 East 4, Article II, § 4-3.2 (Powers and duties) Township and its residents; and, any informalities in the bidding. The therefor and incidental thereto. 2006 and that said ordinance will be WHEREAS, it appears to be in the public Township of Hillside reserves the right to Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jer­ shall be amended to read as follows: Appropriations: $2,690,000 taken up for passage on July 20, 2006, at sey on July 6, 2006. § 4-3.2. Powers and duties. Interest to revise the Township Adminis­ server and make awards of all of part of Bonds/Notes Authorized: $2,375,000 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon The Council shall: trative Code to abolish the Shade Tree any bids to one or more bidders. No bid Grants (if any) Appropriated: $190,000 thereafter as said matter can be reached, Commission, Day-Care Advisory Board shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty PASSED ORDINANCE A. Have such powers as provided by the Section 20 Costs: $140,000 at the regular meeting of said Mayor and ORDINANCE NO. 2180 Charter and general law. and an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; (60) days subsequent to the opening of Useful Life: 20 Years Council to be held at the Borough Hall in and, bids without the consent of the Township AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER B. Have power to give advise and con­ Eileen Birch, Township Clerk said Borough of Roselle Park, and that all 113 (FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION) WHEREAS, Township Council is permitted of Hillside. persons interested therein will be given sent to the Mayor as to appointment to U151216 UNL July 13, 2006 ($23.25) AND T o ENACT ARTICLE XIIIA (FLOOD offices as provided by the Charter and assume all functions of the Alcoholic Bev­ One (1) copy of the bid and attachments an opportunity to be heard concerning erage Control Board; and, shall be fully executed and submitted. DAMAGE PREVENTION) IN CHAPTER general law. The Council shall have the same. 128 (LAND USE) OF THE CODE OF THE power by a two thirds majority veto all WHEREAS, New Jersey Law provides that Specifications are not to be submitted By order of the Mayor and Council of the the Council may from time to time revise with bid documents. BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK TO appointments, promotions, demotions and NOTICE OF DECISIONS AND MEETING Borough of Roselle Park. REVISE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION disciplinary actions approved of the and codify its ordinances, as it deems Bids will not be received by mail or necessary. accepted previous to time designated for OF THE ZONING BOARD OF REGULATIONS mayor or approved by department direc­ ADJUSTMENT OF THE BOROUGH INTRODUCED Doreen Cali tors serving under the mayor's direction. NOW LET IT BE ORDAINED that Chapter their receipt. 4, Article III, § 4-8 B (Composition; BY DIRECTION OF THE OF ROSELLE PARK Borough Clerk C. The Council shall have under their AN ORDINANCE REGULATING A TOWN U151140 UNL July 13, 2006 ($11.63) direction and shall have the power to cre­ Mayor; departments agencies, boards, TOWNSHIP COUNCIL WIDE GARAGE SALE commissions and committees) of the JANET S. VLAISAVLJEVIC, RMC TAKE NOTICE that on June 28, 2006, ate, abolish, and make appointments to, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of Bor­ Doreen Cali TOWNSHIP OF UNION as the Charter and general law permits, Township Administrative Code, be and is TOWNSHIP CLERK Borough Clerk hereby amended to abolish the following U151155 UNL July 13, 2006 ($34.41) ough of Roselle Park, County of Union, the following offices, agencies, boards, State of New Jersey took the following U151142 UNL July 13, 2006 ($13.49) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an councils and commissions: independent, quasi-independent and/or advisory agencies, boards, councils and actions: ordinance, the title of which is hereinbe- (1) Tax Assessor's office. 1. Adopted Resolution granting applica­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED low set forth, was finally passed and (2) Health, Vital Statistics and Board of commissions: RESOLUTION 2006-174 (1) The Shade Tree Commission. TOWNSHIP MEETING June 27, 2006 tion for bulk variances to permit driveway approved by the Township Committee of Health. at Block 908, Lot 5, 119-121 Avon Street, The Township Committee of the Town­ the Township of Union in the County of (3) The Zoning Board of Adjustment. (2) The Day-Care Advisory Board. ship of Union, in the County of Union, has (3) The Alcoholic Beverage Control RESOLUTION Roselle Park, New Jersey to Giorgio & Union, at a public meeting held at the (4) The Senior Citizen Advisory Council. Alessandra Bonacchi. awarded a contract without competitive Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, (5) The Community Recreation Advisory Board. WHEREAS, PNC Bank NA previously bidding as a Professional Service pur­ NOW LET IT BE FURTHER ORDAINED received preliminary and final major site 2. Adopted Resolution granting applica­ New Jersey, on July 11, 2006. Council. tion for bulk variances to permit driveway suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk (6) The Swimming Pool Commission. that all ordinances or parts of ordinances plan approval and variance relief to con­ This contract and the resolution author­ inconsistent with or in conflict with this struct a 3,650 square foot PNC Bank at Block 910, Lot 20, 131 Williams Street, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDI­ (7) Any ad hoc committees as deemed Roselle Park, New Jersey to Taras Mal- izing it is available for public inspection in NANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE appropriate and necessary by the majori­ ordinance are hereby repealed to the facility with drive thru lanes, associated the Office of the Municipal Clerk. extent of such inconsistency; and parking, signage and other related sky. AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF ty of the Council. 3. Adopted Resolution denying use vari­ RESTRICTED PARKING SPACES FOR D. The council shall act and perform all If any section, paragraph, clause, term improvement for a certain tract of land BY ORDER OF THE or provision of this ordinance shall be PNC Bank NA shall lease located at 2664 ance, bulk variances and site plan to per­ USE BY PERSONS WITH SPECIAL VEHI­ duties of the Alcoholic Beverage Control mit embroidery shop at Block 913, Lot TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE CLE IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND FIX­ Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 adjudged invalid, then such adjudication Morris Ave., Union, NJ, designated as Lot Eileen Birch, Township Clerk shall apply only to the section, paragraph, 4.01 of Block 3801 on the Tax Map of the 9.01, 136 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle ING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION et seq. Park, New Jersey to MSJ Enterprises. THEREOF", adopted on June 12, 1984 NOW LET IT BE FURTHER ORDAINED clause, term or provision so adjudged and Township of Union; and Dated: June 27, 2006 the remainder shall be deemed valid and WHEREAS, PNC Bank NA's improve­ 4. Denied height regulation variance for and identified as Ordinance No. 3729, IN that Chapter 4, Article III, § 4-8 B(Compo- dormer at Block 1013, Lot 7, 340 Sheri­ THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION sition; Mayor; departments; agencies, effective; and ment will impact traffic patterns on certain Awarded to: T&M Associates This Ordinance shall take effect 20 days nearby roadways; and dan Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey to COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. boards, commissions and committees) of Mussarat Noor and Pervez Ahmad. U151214 UNL July 13, 2006 ($10.70) the Township Administrative Code be and following the adoption and publication, if WHEREAS, PNC Bank NA has offered, Services: Contract Administrative and required according to law. pursuant to certain terms and conditions Resolutions memorializing decisions are is hereby amended to read as follows: filed in the office of the municipal clerk Inspection Services Elmwood Avenue § 4-8. Composition; Mayor, departments, E151134 UNL July 13, 2006 ($45.11) relative to the timeframe of roadway Widening improvements to enter into an Agreement and are available for public inspection. agencies, boards, commissions and com­ ROSELLE PARK ZONING mittees to contribute $50,000 to the Township for Time Period: 6/27/06 through 1/31/07 certain roadway improvements at the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A. The administrative branch shall con­ NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS U151147 UNL July 13, 2006 ($16.74) sist of the office of the Mayor, the Depart­ intersection of Liberty Avenue and Morris Cost: Not to Exceed $44,000.00 Public Notices ment of Administration and Finance under Avenue to improve traffic flow and circu­ U151634 UNL July 13, 2006 ($12.56) (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: lation in and around the aforesaid inter­ the Mayor's direction and control, desig­ ANNA VILLANI, her heirs, devisees, and section to be undertaken by the Township, BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK nated independent or quasi-independent personal representatives, and her, their BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK on Line agencies, advisory boards, commissions as the Township deems necessary; and UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY or any of their successors in right, title WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY and committees as are established by the and interest Council. The departments and offices negotiated by PNC Bank, NA and the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ordi­ www.njpublicnotices.com Township, by and through its Attorney, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ordi­ nance, title of which is set forth below, subject to Mayoral direction shall be the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND nance, title of which is set forth below, Department of Administration and attached hereto, has been prepared evi­ was finally passed and approved by the REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, dencing the aforesaid terms and condi­ was finally passed and approved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Your online source for Finance, the Department of Law, the GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ Mayor and Council of the Borough of Police Department, the Fire Department, tions for the $50,000 contribution by PNC Roselle Park at a public meeting held in tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 Bank, NA; Roselle Park at a public meeting held in the Borough of Roselle Park, 110 East public notices in New Jersey the Department of Engineering, the Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, the Borough of Roselle Park, 110 East Department of Public Works and the NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jer- New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ by the Township Committee of the Town­ Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jer- Department of Recreation. ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the B. The independent, quasi-independent ship of Union in the County of Union that: Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ 1. The Chairman of the Township Com­ and advisory agencies, boards and com­ sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in missions shall be: mittee and the Township Clerk be and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE which Deutsche Bank Trust Company they are hereby authorized and directed (1) The Board of Trustees of the Free Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, As Public Library. to enter into the attached Development Public Auction at Devon Self Storage- 625 afford an attorney, you may communicate 07/13/2006 exclusive of such date, or if Trustee is plaintiff, and ANnAVILlANI, et Contribution Agreement with PNC Bank Glenwood Ave., Hillside N.J. 07205 on with the Legal Services office of the published after 07/13/2006, (35) days (2) The Senior Citizen Advisory Council. al., are defendants, pending in the Supe­ (3) The Local Assistance Board. NA for PNC Bank NA's contribution of July 20, 2006 at 11a.m. Property contains County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. after the actual date of such publication, rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi­ $50,000 for roadway improvements as in the following units, will be sold to the DR. SLAVO DOBROVIC, his heirs, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do (4) The Planning Board. sion, Union County, and bearing Docket (5) The Mayor's Council on Drug and hereinabove mentioned. highest bidder to satisfy the owners' lien devisees, and personal representatives, so, judgment by default may be rendered F-6581-06 within thirty-five (35) days 2. A notice of this action shall be pub­ for rent under N.J. code section 2A44 - and his, their or any of their successors in against you for the relief demanded in the Alcohol Awareness. after 07/13/2006 exclusive of such date, (6) The Community Recreation Advisory lished in the Union Leader. 187ETSEQ. Units 2012 James Carey has right, title and interest is made a party Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ or if published after 07/13/2006, (35) days I, EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk of the household, office and others items, 1023 defendant to this foreclosure action by sure Complaint. You shall file your Council. after the actual date of such publication, (7) The Swimming Pool Commission. Township of Union, in the County of James A. Walker has household, clothing reason of a certain judgment entered in Answer and proof of service in duplicate exclusive of such date. If you fail to do Union, do hereby certify that the above is and furniture items, 1027 Reginald Torain the Office of the Clerk of the Superior with the Clerk of the Superior Court of C. The above-recited independent, quasi­ so, judgment by default may be rendered independent and advisory agencies, a true copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2006­ has household, clothing and furniture Court of New Jersey bearing judgment New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - against you for the relief demanded in the 174, passed at a REGULAR TOWNSHIP items, 1069 Shelly D. Larkins has house­ number DJ-089644-1995 on 04/12/95, in CN971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, boards and commissions shall be contin­ Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ ued in accordance with the Township COMMITTEE meeting of said Township, hold and furniture items, 1110 Edward the original sum of $500.00, wherein you, together with your check in the sum of sure Complaint. You shall file your held on the 27th day of June, 2006. Adams has commercial items, A20 Darrin DR. SlAVO DOBROVIC are the judgment $135.00 representing the filing fee in Administrative Code, general law and Answer and proof of service in duplicate ordinance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereun­ Melvin has household, clothing and furni­ creditor and OSCAR RIVERA is the judg­ accordance with the rules of civil practice with the Clerk of the Superior Court of to set my hand and seal of the Township ture items and D23 Sarah Dozier has ment debtor and for any lien, claim or and procedure. D. The Mayor may, subject to the advice New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - and consent of the council, appoint mem­ of Union, this 27th day of June, 2006. household, clothing and furniture items. interest you may have in, to or against the This action has been instituted for the CN971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Eileen Birch, Township Clerk Auction is with reserve. Devon Self Stor­ mortgaged premises. purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage bers to and remove members from such together with your check in the sum of advisory committees as authorized by the U151646 UNL July 13, 2006 ($28.83) age reserves the right to set minimum ANA M. HERNANDEZ, her heirs, dated 06/19/2003 made by Maria Epps $135.00 representing the filing fee in bids and to refuse bids. Cash only. devisees, and personal representatives, and John Epps as mortgagors, to Ameri­ Township Administrative Code, general accordance with the rules of civil practice law and ordinance. July 6, 13, 2006 and her, their or any of their successors can Business Mortgage Services, Inc. and procedure. Public Notice U150939 WCN ($36.00) in right, title and interest is made a party recorded on 07/15/2003 in Book 10198 of E. The members of all such agencies, This action has been instituted for the boards, councils and commissions as are BOARD OF EDUCATION defendant to this foreclosure action by Mortgages for Union County, Page 0059 purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Township of Union reason of a certain judgment entered in which Mortgage was assigned on enumerated in § 4-8B of this chapter, dated 09/12/2005 made by Anna Viliam, unless otherwise provided for in § 4-3.2 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS the Office of the Clerk of the Superior 09/14/2004 to the plaintiff, LaSalle Bank Unmarried as mortgagors, to National Sealed proposals will be received by the Court of New Jersey bearing judgment National Association as Trustee for cer­ of this Chapter, shall be appointed by the City Mortgage, a division of National City Mayor with the advice and consent of Board of Education of the Township of (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: number J-063073-2000 on 04/04/00, tificate holders of Bear Stearns Asset Bank of Indiana recorded on 09/16/2005 Union, County of Union, New Jersey on Dr . s l a v o d o b r o v i c , a n a m . h e r ­ wherein you, ANA M. HERNANDEZ are Backed Securities Trust 2003-ABF1, Council, but this provision shall not be in Book 11350 of Mortgages for Union deemed to preclude either the Mayor or TUESDAY, JULY 25TH, 2006 at 11:00 NANDEZ, MARIA E. PEREA, and each of judgment creditor and OSCAR A. RIVERA Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certifi­ County, Page 197 which Mortgage was a.m. in the office of the Secretary, Admin­ their heirs, devisees, and personal rep­ is the judgment debtor and for any lien, cates, Series 2003-ABF1 by Assignment Council from separately appointing their assigned on to the plaintiff, Deutsche own committees. The Mayor may appoint istration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, resentatives, and his, her, their or any claim or interest you may have in, to or Of Mortgage recorded on 10/18/2004 in Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Union, New Jersey 07083 for the follow­ of their successors in right, title and against the mortgaged premises. Book 01336 of Assignments Of Mortgages the Mayor's committees and the Council Bankers Trust Company, As Trustee; and may appoint the Council's committees. ing items: interest MARIA E. PEREA, her heirs, devisees, for Union County, Page 0440; and (2) to (2) to recover possession of, and con­ PAPER SUPPLIES #07-31 and personal representatives, and her, recover possession of, and concerns NOW LET IT BE FURTHER ORDAINED cerns premises commonly known as 2314 that all ordinances or parts of ordinances Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND their or any of their successors in right, premises commonly known as 619 & 621 Orchard Terrace, Linden, NJ 07036. and Specifications may be examined at REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, title and interest is made a party defen­ West 3rd Street a/k/a a 621 West 3rd inconsistent with or in conflict with this If you are unable to obtain an attorney, ordinance are hereby repealed to the the office of the Secretary, Administration GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ dant to this foreclosure action by reason Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060. you may communicate with the New Jer­ Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 of a certain judgment entered in the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, extent of such inconsistency; and sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ If any section, paragraph, clause, term Jersey 07083 and each bidder thereof Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court you may communicate with the New Jer­ 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer may obtain one copy. New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ of New Jersey bearing judgment number sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ or provision of this ordinance shall be Referral Service of the County of venue adjudged invalid, then such adjudication For each bid totaling $1,000.00 or more, ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the J-267151-2004 on 07/02/04, wherein you, 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot a deposit payable to the “Union Township Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ MARIA E. PEREA are thejudgment credi­ Referral Service of the County of venue shall apply only to the section, paragraph, afford an attorney, you may communicate clause, term or provision so adjudged and Board of Education" in the form of a certi­ sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in tor and OSCAR F. RIVERA is the judg­ by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot with the Legal Services office of the fied or cashier's check or bid bond issued which MidFirst Bank is plaintiff, and ment debtor and for any lien, claim or afford an attorney, you may communicate the remainder shall be deemed valid and County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. effective; and by a surety company licensed to do busi­ OSCAR RIVERA, et al., are defendants, interest you may have in, to or against the with the Legal Services office of the Anna Villani, her heirs, devisees, and ness in the State of New Jersey shall pending in the Superior Court of New Jer­ mortgaged premises. County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. This Ordinance shall take effect 20 days personal representatives, and her, their following the adoption and publication, if accompany each proposal. The amount of sey, Chancery Division, Union County, DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK TERRY D. STROND, her heirs, devisees, or any of their successors in right, title the deposit shall be 10% of the total and bearing Docket F-7466-06 within thir­ SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY and personal representatives, and her, required according to law. and interest are made party defendants to E151143 UNL July 13, 2006 ($78.12) amount of the bid, but in no case in ty-five (35) days after 07/13/2006 exclu­ THIS IS AN ATTEMPT their or any of their successors in right, this foreclosure action because executed excess of $20,000. sive of such date, or if published after TO COLLECT A DEBT. title and interest is made a party defen­ plaintiff's obligation and mortgage being No bidder may withdraw his bid for a 07/13/2006, (35) days after the actual ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED dant to this foreclosure action by reason foreclosed herein and may be liable for period of sixty (60) days after the date set date of such publication, exclusive of WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. of a certain judgment entered in the any deficiency and because the owners of for the opening thereof. such date. If you fail to do so, judgment File XFZ 57276 Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court record of the mortgaged premises being The Board of Education reserves the by default may be rendered against you U151067 WCN July 13, 2006 ($88.50) of New Jersey bearing judgment number BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK foreclosed herein and for any lien, claim right to reject any or all bids, or to accept for the relief demanded in the Complaint J-254219-1991 on 09/01/92, wherein you, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY or interest may have in, to or against the the bid, which in its judgment will be for and Amendment To Foreclosure Com­ TERRY D. STROND are the judgment mortgaged premises. the best interest of the Union Township plaint. You shall file your Answer and creditor and JOHN L. EPPS is the judg­ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol­ DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK Board of Education. The Board also proof of service in duplicate with the NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS ment debtor and for any lien, claim or lowing proposed ordinance was intro­ SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY reserves the right to renew any award in Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jer­ interest you may have in, to or against the duced and passed on first reading by the THIS IS AN ATTEMPT accordance with New Jersey Public Con­ sey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN971, (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: mortgaged premises. Mayor and Council of the Borough of TO COLLECT A DEBT. tracts Law 18A:18A-42. Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together with TERRY D. STROND JONATHAN JONATHAN MCALARY INFANT BY Roselle Park, in the County of Union, New ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Bidders are required to comply with the your check in the sum of $135.00 repre­ MCALARY INFANT BY G/A/L SUSAN G/A/L SUSAN MCALARY, his heirs, Jersey, at a public meeting held on Ju k 6, WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Affirmative Action requirements of P.L. senting the filing fee in accordance with MCALARY, and each of their heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, 2Q06 and that said ordinance will be File XCZ 75862 1975, C.127 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and any the rules of civil practice and procedure. devisees, and personal representa­ and his, their or any of their successors in taken up for passage on July 20, 2006, at U151076 UNL July 13, 2006 ($39.53) other applicable Federal, State, County or This action has been instituted for the tives, and his, her, their or any of their right, title and interest is made a party 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon Municipal laws, rules, regulations or purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage successors in right, title and interest defendant to this foreclosure action by thereafter as said matter can be reached, codes. dated 03/31/2000 made by Oscar Rivera, reason of a certain judgment entered in at the regular meeting of said Mayor and BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU­ unmarried & Modesto Aristides Rivas, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Council to be held at the Borough Hall in CATION, TOWNSHIP OF UNION, COUN­ unmarried as mortgagors, to Ark Mort­ REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, Court of New Jersey bearing judgment said Borough of Roselle Park, and that all TY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY gage, Inc. recorded on 04/1 2/2000 in GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ number J-064383-1993 on 06/29/93, in persons interested therein will be given Public Notice James J. Damato, Board Secretary Book 7636 of Mortgages for Union Coun­ tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 the original sum of $23,333.00, wherein an opportunity to be heard concerning U151097 UNL July 13, 2006 ($23.72) ty, Page 93 which Mortgage was assigned Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, you, JONATHAN MCALARY INFANT BY same. Take notice that in accordance with on 11/02/2000 to the plaintiff, MidFirst New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ G/A/L SUSAN MCALARY are the judge­ By order of the Mayor and Council of the N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6, application has been Public Notice Bank by Assignment Of Mortgage record­ ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the ment creditor and JOHN EPPS is the Borough of Roselle Park. made to the Chief Administrator of the ed on 11/27/2000 in Book 1193 of Assign­ Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo­ judgment debtor and for any lien, claim or Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New TAKE NOTICE that on the 26th day of ments Of Mortgages for Union County, sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in interest you may have in, to or against the Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing July, 2006, at 7:30 PM, a hearing will be Page 0339 and (2) to recover possession which LaSalle Bank National Association mortgaged premises. the sale for the LEXUS 1994 GS3 Vin# held before the Zoning Board of Adjust­ of, and concerns premises commonly as Trustee for certificate holders of Bear DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER JT8JS47E8R0057839: ment of the Borough of Roselle Park on known as 650-652 South Avenue, Plain­ Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 43 OF THE CODES OF THE BOROUGH Objections, of any, should be made imme­ the appeal or application of the under­ field, NJ 07062. 2003-ABF1, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through THIS IS AN ATTEMPT OF ROSELLE PARK TO ESTABLISH THE diately in writing to the Chief Administra­ signed for relief so as to permit to con­ If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Certificates, Series 2003-ABF1 is plain­ TO COLLECT A DEBT. POSITION AND SALARY OF ASSISTANT tor of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Spe­ struct a garage 18' x 24' @ 46% rear yard you may communicate with the New Jer­ tiff, and MARIA EPPS, et al., are defen­ ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED TAX COLLECTOR cial Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New coverage 128-114.B on premises located sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ dants, pending in the Superior Court of WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Doreen Cali Jersey 08666-0017. at 226 Sheridan Avenue and designated 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union File XCZ 66119 Borough Clerk July 1 3, 20, 2006 as Block 1102 Lot 21 on the Municipal Tax Referral Service of the County of venue County, and bearing Docket F-8233-06 U151069 WCN July 13, 2006 ($86.25) U151141 UNL July 13, 2006 ($14.88) U151085 UNL ($14.88) Map, located in a R-1 zone or district. by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot within thirty-five (35) days after UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 — PAGE 21

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