CLARK, N.J..VOL. 13 NO. 17 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 mycfark.com TWO SEOT1O Taxes could increase, despite cuts to spend... By David Learn unable to cut, including a $286,504 increase in night unanimously voted to introduce an ordi- approximately a 10-percent increase" in taxes, In 2002, the Police Department ran on an Managing Editor employees' salary and wage packages, and nance that would raise the cap on its budget said Laezza. operating budget of 5239,000. For 2003, the Clark taxpayers and municipal officials another 5365,107 increase in benefits. increase from the state-set 1 percent up to 5 That would translate into homeowners department was asked to cut that by $36,000, alike are being asked to tighten their belts with "All departments' other expenses we have percent. Such an increase is allowed, provided paying an additional 10 cents in municipal down to $203,000. the 2003 municipal budget. decreased by $103,000 from the previous a 5-2 supermajority of the council approves property taxes for every $100 of their proper- "To date, no one has come to us. That does The tentative budget is about SI6.6 mil- year," said Business Administrator John Laez- the measure. ty's assessed value. For the owner of the aver- not mean that they will not necessarily appeal lion, up from $16,017,000 in 2002. The budg- za, who began preparing the 2003 budget last The township expects to exceed the 1-per- age Clark home — assessed at $118,000 — their case to the council," said Laezza. "We've et is being reviewed by Township Council September. "Is anyone happy with that? I cent cap just with salaries and insurance ben- that would mean a municipal tax hike of $118. cut them individually anywhere from 5 to 12 members. By state statute, it must be formally doubt it I think we have submitted to them efits, which it contractually is obligated to "The Police Department basically has percent from their previous year's budget. I introduced no later than Feb. 20. what we expect them to cut from the budgets provide. taken the biggest hit, and it's basically tried to stay within the 10 percent." The increase — a little less than $600,000 that they submitted." "If the revenues remain similar to 2002, the because it has the biggest budget," said Laez- Laezza's own office, which had an $87,000 — is due largely to items the township is The Clark Township Council on Tuesday items that were presented would indicate See JOB, Page 2 Towns differ over complex By David Learn Managing Editor Two townships, one golf course, two completely differ- Photos By Jeff Granit ent worlds. A gaggle of geese takes wing from the That might be the best way to describe the situation sur- recreation fields behind the Charles H. rounding the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex and Clark and Brewer Municipal Building. Cranford townships. The golf complex straddles the bor- der of the two municipalities and is overseen by an appointed commission with representatives from each. In Cranford, residents and township commissioners Fowling it up alike have been up in arms over the free golf that golf com- missioners are allowed and a perceived lack of accounta- bility to the township. Officials there have discussed alter- on the fields ing the golf commission's setup. By David Learn Next door in Clark, there has been no outcry from res- Managing Editor idents at large. Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso has expressed some concern that golf commissioners had been running No matter where you go, it seems like you have to stay up excessive bills in the course of running the complex, on your toes or you'll put your foot right in it. which prompted him to appoint himself to the golf com- Goose guano, that is. The ubiquitous green squishy Photos By Jeff Griuiit mission in October. stuff coats the football field at Arthur L. Johnson High Geese crowd the ice on the Clark Wildlife Preserve and Habitat by Raritan Road and And he's concerned that his colleagues in Cranford are School, it covers lawns all along the Clark Wildlife Pre- Featherbed Lane. about to take action that will ruin the deal for everyone. serve and Habitat, and it's been a problem at the Hyatt starting to pair off. Once they pair off and nest and lay Cranford officials could not be reached for comment by Hills Golf Complex. dent geese act as a draw similar to the way hunters will presstime Tuesday night. Residents, businesses and other groups plagued by use decoys to attract real geese. eggs, they'll always return to that spot." Salvation came to the fairways when the Hyatt Hills "At this point I would not recommend going into the gaggles of Canada geese have several options available to "There's another issue to this. You can remove the waters of changing the commission," Bonaccorso said at a them to deal with the airborne invaders. Among them are geese, but you can also go in the spring and remove the Golf Commission decided to throw the geese to the dogs. At the height of the golfing season; beginning in Septem- Clark Township Council meeting Tuesday night. "We simple measures like altered landscaping techniques and eggs," Ortenzio said in an interview last week. 'That cre- can't just arbitrarily do that. GM is the owner of that prop- hiring sneciallv trained does, and more expensive tactics ates a problem with people who see this as a violation of ber, the •commission hired the Howell-based Geese Police io chase the geese awav with trained Border collies for erty. Anything that goes on there, GM has to approve." *!KC using lasers to Uittatc uie ssccso HUG itu'vin^i. goose rights or something." S300 a week. The site is a redeveloped General Motors industrial The wildlife preserve, commonly referred to as the At the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, the geese problem brownfield. By arrangement among the three entities — reservoir, is the largest draw for these geese. About 108 stems not from the wildlife habitat but from the 5.4-acre "The Border collie was very successful," said Ellen- port. "Before we hired the Geese Police, the goose drop- General Motors, Clark and Cranford — General Motors is acres large, the wildlife preserve stretches from the pond the complex uses for stormwater drainage. The pond to be repaid for the money it spent creating the golf com- municipal border with Westfield to a dam on Madison Hill acts as a water hazard for three different holes, and draws pings were so bad that you couldn't walk on the putting green without squishing things." plex, and after that, the profits are to be split between Road about two miles away. ?ts water acts h'ke a magnet, in geese by the scores. Clark and Cranford. drawing geese by the thousands to Clark. Once in the "i would say you were looking at easily 300 geese," Hiring the Geese Police was actually the second meas- ure the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex used on its goose prob- The two townships are expecting to get some money water, the geese see!; out large grassy areas where they said Robert Ellenport, a former mayor and now member sometime in the next 10 years. Bonaccorso is concerned See GEESE, Page 2 can find food. of the Golf Commission. "The problem was that they were that if Cranford tries to alter the ordinance governing the "I get more calls about goose droppings than I do about golf complex, General Motors might decide the arrange- anything else," said Schools Superintendent Paul Orten- ment is more trouble than it's worth. zio, who reports heavy goose traffic at Carl H. Kumpf and Vegetation a cost-effective way io keep geese off lawns "If this kind of action was taken, GM could tell Clark Frank K. Hehnly schools, as well as on the Arthur L. John- By Bavld Learn es and grasses native to New Jersej Otl'.ir. makeshift hiwiers v.ucii ss and Cranford, 'No thank you, we're going to abolish the son High School football field. "It really is a mess." . Managing Editor and plant them along water's edge. s:ring arc overcome loo easily, snei commission,'" he said. It's a mess of especial concern when it comes to the Plant shorter species in the front, Within c week, or two, homeowners If that happens, the townships would get property tax For residents, with homes along football field. As popular as it is with the Crusaders and gradually transition] ag to taller will bo cunfrontvxl once more with revenue from the complex, but nothing else. ;he Clark Wildlife and Preserve their fans, the 100-p!us-yard football field is a dining plant species in the rear. Depending marauding ceene. During a reorganization meeting held earlier this year, Habitat, stepping in green goose heaven to geese, who leave thousands of little presents on on the plant, they can be plscec a Hallls'ld's solution has other ben- the Hyatt Hills Golf Commission appointed Cranford rep- guano is pretty much aa established the field as they go. meter apart to twice as densely. efits hesrcci keeping geese off resentative Bob Hoeffler as the commission's sole chair- in an effort to keep the geese off the grass earlier this fact of life, but there is hope. • lawns where tlsey arc pot wanted. man. Hoeffler previously had shared that spot with Clark fall, the school district paid G-Tech of Metuchen SI ,500 a Businesses can hire the Geese "The key is to plant them in a By using sptiiias of plants nutivu io representative Robert Ellenport even though the commis- dense enough cluster that you can month to splay nonlethai lasers across the football field in Police and a municipal body een. get New Jersey, properly ownors can sion's bylaws do not call for co-chairmen. build a good enough screen," said a bid to annoy the geese so they would stop coming there permission to relocate geese, but a preserve rlit state's biodhcrsity, The reorganization also divided responsibilities among Hatfield. during football season. The lasers left in December. It's private resident's goose-control op- provide natural habitat for other the different commissioners. Ellenport will now oversee January, and the geese are still there. vc~: vf-islly are much more limit- Amoeg the species she recom- native iiuitna] species and give their the miniature golf course and Bonaccorso will oversee the "Of course the magnet for ail these aeese is the wildlife ed: sancscaping that keeps geese mends: willows, including pussy \>ropirt% a ciisiiiict look. driving range. The two are the biggest projected money habitat," said Ortenzio. "The other day on the reservoir ; cut of the yard. willows; bush dogwoods such as rsc 1.":J:; r:.':i;ivj!.r. i'.'s, ijdvk'C :hi: makers at the complex. there must have been 10,000 geese there because it's open "ihe only thing that's really o*ier: and vlbim-i/io, a kin™ '.»f hon- Clark representative Bob Kobryn oversees the club water." going to effectively do it is to keep eysucl.'le ihs* •:an be either a bush or •:.L:;;r: £ivs befor*, to little effect. house and pro shop, while Cranford representatives Paul At a Board of Education meeting Jan. 14, Ortenzio thorn from :v.:>vh>g up from ibi* lyke i tree, both with whits flowers. '•It wasn't very popular with peo- DiGiano, Hoeffler and Carolyn Vollero will oversee the announced plans to get a federal permit to relocate resi- onto iho hiwris,'" saia Colleen Ha:- "Ir's a nativs plant tbat's proba- pls," said Environmental Commis- nine-hole golf course, publicity and the complex's Internet dent geese during their nesting months in the late spring, lield, an ecology pioles^or at Rut- bly five or six different types of sion Chairman William Fidurski. site, respectively, Kobryn said. when they become flightless. Reducing the number of res- a.er>- L-"ilvor,iil> who specialize:, in species," said HatGeld. "Deer, love "Basically, if people don't want to "I think there's going to be some good things coming," ident geese also should help reduce the number of migra- landscape archuccmre. that, so if you have a lot of deer, take good advice, they nave to live said Bonaccorso. "There's going to be no bigger pit bull tory Canada geese that come to the area because the resi- Harfteld's suggestion: Find bush- they won't persist." with it." watchdog on that commission than myself." A&P plans to begin work in March By David Learn The company's silence aside, existing 27,000-square-foot structure Managing Editor Mayor Sal Bonaccorso expressed and replace it with a 52,000-square- After lying vacant for more than optimism that things finally were foot store. four years, the A&P on Raritan Road going to happen at the site. In the past At the time the Planning Board is going to come to life again. Clark officials have complained about granted its approval, A&P agreed to Officials from Great Atlantic and the eyesore caused by the unoccupied give the township $45,000 to widen a Pacific Tea Co., the parent company store. right-hand turn lane where Raritan of A&P supermarkets, contacted "I think we're definitely going to Road and Westfield Avenue meet. Clark officials Jan. 16 to confirm that see some action on it," said Bonac- The hearing process leading up to they intend to proceed with renova- corso. "The impressions are all A&P's ultimate unanimous approval tion plans approved by the Planning good." was one beset with controversy. A Board in February. The mayor also said A&P had con- group of residents from neighboring "They met with me today and tacted Construction Official Mike streets staged an hourlong demonstra- they'll be talking with me again Khoda about possibly making tion in front of the vacant building on tomorrow," Business Administrator changes to the slope of the property,' April 9, 2000, to protest a proposed John Laezza said Tuesday evening. and whether that would require anoth- access road from the parking lot to Westfield Avenue. Laezza said the corporation hopes er appearance before the Planning to begin work on the site by March Board. The issue was compounded by 30, when the approval they received On Tuesday evening, though, questions of land use as the supermar- from the Planning Board would Laezza said the company was com- ket is one land-use zone, and the expire. mitted to going through with previ- access road would have been in A&P officials declined to com- ously approved plans and would not another. A&P eventually dropped ment on plans for the Raritan Road be altering them in any way. plans for the access road. store. "The site plan they got approval In the meantime, a separate A&P "At this time there is nothing that for is the one they're going to use," he supermarket on Westfield Avenue in Clark remains open for business. we can tell you about that property," said. Photo By jefT Granit an A&P spokeswoman told The Eagle That plan received approval Laezza said that does not appear like- The A&P on Raritan Road, after lying vacant for nearly two years, finally is due to be Tuesday. "Until such time as some- March 29, 2001, after a grueling year- ly to change. reopened. Work will have to begin no later than February if the company is to avoid hav- thing is opening, I really can't say long hearing process that began Feb. "They kind of indicated it was ing to return before the Planning Board. anything," 29, 2000. A&P intends to raze the going to .remain open," he said. \

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Welcome COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is prepared by The Clark Eagle to THE EAGLE inform residents of various community activities and governmental meetings. To publicize your community events, mail your schedule How to reach us: to: The Clark Eagle, Attn: managing editor, P.O. Box 3109, Union, The Eagle is published every Thursday by Worrall Community 07083. Newspapers, an independent, family Saturday owned newspaper company. Our • Deutscher CJub of Clark Inc., 787 Featherbed Lane, sponsors a Win- offices are located at 1291 ter Wonderland. Music will be provided by Bud Gramer's Orchestra Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. 07083. We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. The kitchen will open at 6 p.m. p.m. every weekday. Calf us at one This event is open to the public. Admission costs $5. of the telephone numbers listed • Clark-Winfield Girl Scouts sponsors its seventh annual Children's below. Fun Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charles H. Brewer Municipal Voice mail: Building, 430 Westfteld Ave., featuring games, activities and exhibits for Our main phone number, 908-686- pre-schooi to elementary school-age boys and girls. Admission is free. 7700 is equipped with a voice mail Refreshments will be available. system to better serve our Sunday customers. During regular business hours, a receptionist will answer your • Clark Lions Club sponsors an indoor and outdoor flea market and call. During the evening or when the collectible show from 9 to 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Charles. H. Brewer office is closed, your call will be Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Ave., featuring new merchandise, answered by an automated crafts, collectibles and tag sale section. receptionist. For more information 201 -997-9535. To subscribe: Monday The Eagle is mailed to the homes of • The Clark Zoning Board of Adjustment meets at 8 p.m. in subscribers for delivery every Council Chambers in the Public Safety Building, 315 Westfield Ave. Thursday. One-year subscriptions in Tuesday Union County are available for Photo By Jeff Granit $21.00, two-year subscriptions for A gaggle of Canada geese fly overhead through Clark early Tuesday. • Osceola Church Nursery School, 1689 Raritan Road, sponsors an $38.00. College and out-of-state open house for parents and their children from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to subscriptions are available. You may 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Judith Buriew at 908-272-3668. subscribe by phone by calling 908- • The Environmental Commission meets in the Charles H. Brew- 686-7700 and asking for the Geese leave mark all over Clark circulation department. Allow at least er Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Ave., at 7 p.m. The meeting is two weeks for processing your order. (Continued from Page 1) "It doesn't affect any of our places right now," said open to the public. You may use Mastercard, Visa, lem. Initially, the complex had hoped its staff would be Mayor Sal Bonaccorso. "There's nothing on the board for • The Planning Board meets at 8 p.m. in Council Chambers of the American Express or Discover Card. able to keep the geese at bay, but began considering other the township to do." Public Safety Building, 315 Westfield Ave. The meeting is open to measures once it was clear the problem was too big for The geese can become especially annoying to private the public. Missing newspaper: that. If your Eagle did not get delivered homeowners whose property abuts the wildlife preserve. • The Clark Board of Education meets at 8 p.m. in the library of please call 908-686-7700 and ask for "We looked at air guns, we looked at decoys. We spoke Geese who land in the water inevitably waddle ashore in Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Ave. The meeting is circulation. to other golf complexes that were using air guns, decoys," search of food, coating private lawns and other objects open to the public. said Eilenport. "They were very effective ... for a little." with guano. Upcoming Back issues: The golf commission also considered letting the grass To purchase back issues of The "To some extent, you can keep them off the grass with Feb. 1 Eagle please call 908-686-7700 and grow tall around the water hazard to discourage the geese heavy plantings between the grass and the water," said • Clark Benefit Fund Inc. will sponsor its annual Winter Benefit Bali ask for circulation. Additional from coming onto the rough or fairways. The commission Environmental Chairman William Fidurski. "When the from 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 1 at The Westwood, North Avenue, Gar- charges may apply. ultimately rejected that tactic out of concerns for golfers New Jersey Conservation Foundation tried to encourage wood. who might walk into the tall grass to retrieve a ball and News items: the neighbors to do just that, all hell broke loose because Prizes this year include unique baskets and gift certificates donated by News releases of general interest slip on the rocks surrounding the pond. everyone wants grass running right down to the water." local merchants, a BMX bicycle, tickets to a Broadway play with dinner must be in our office by Friday at "To protect the golfers, we were helping the geese," Adding to the problem is that residents, particularly and a limousine included, New York Ranger tickets with an autographed noon to be considered for publication Eilenport said. those with small children, often like to feed the geese. jersey and a zamboni ride. the following week. Pictures must be Despite the rave reviews Border collies have received Such actions not only can cause geese to become more Other features include a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, an open bar, cock- black and white glossy prints. For from customers such as Hyatt Hills for their goose-chas- further information or to report a comfortable around humans — in some extreme cases, tail hour, dinner, and dancing to the music of "Be Our Guest Entertain- breaking news story, call 908-686- ing prowess, Ortenzio said he considers it cost prohibitive geese have been known to snatch food from people's ment." 7700 and ask for Editorial. given the number of locations the school would have hands that isn't meant for the geese — they also disrupt Tickets cost §65 per person and may be purchased at the Charles H. geese to sic the dog on. the birds' natural migratory habits. Brewer Municipal Building. Story reprints: Buying a trained Border collie so it would chase geese For permission to reprint any item "They're not supposed to overwinter here, but people Feb. 2 printed in the newspaper you must costs about $4,000. Added to that is the cost of paying an keep feeding them, so they have a natural food source and • The Clark Health Department, Charles H. Brewer Municipal call Tom Canavan at 908-686-7700. employee to manage the dog, including benefits if the dog overwinter here," said Fidurski. Building, Room 20, 430 Westfield Ave., will be open 9 a.m. to noon All material is copyrighted. management becomes a full-time job, the cost of a vehicle In the meantime, Fidurski agrees with Bonaccorso that to give residents a final chance to register their cats and dogs before to transport the dog between locations, and the cost of nothing is likely to happen on a municipal level to address a $5 late fee will become effective. Letters to the editor: feeding and housing the dog. The Eagle provides an open forum Clark's burgeoning goose population, even though indi- For more information, call Health Officer Nancy Ogonowski at for opinions and welcomes Setters to "It was too costly," Ortenzio said. "I'm trying to see vidual residents may consider the birds a nuisance. 732-388-3600, Ext. 3045. the editor. Letters should be typed what will work and just try a couple of avenues." "Politically, people have just sort of backed off, and Feb. 3 double spaced, must be signed, and Whatever avenue the school district ultimately choos- that's why we're in the situation we're in," said Fidurski. should be accompanied by an • The Township Council will meet at 8 p.m. in Room 18 of the address and day time phone number es, the goose problem is not one that particularly preoccu- "Maybe if people get tired of the geese, they'll start to lis- Charles H. Brewer Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Ave. No for verification. Letters and columns pies the minds of the current municipal administration. ten." action will be taken. must be in our office by 9 a.m. Feb. 6 Monday to be considered for publication that week. They are • The Arthur L. Johnson High School Booster Club meets at 7:30 subject to editing for length and p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the high school library, 365 clarity. Job cuts unlikely in 2003 budget Westfield Ave. Feb. 7 (Continued from Page 1) less. This year they're going to have last year while still owing $750,000 e-mail: • Mother Seton Regional High School will sponsor a gift auction. operating budget in 2002, is expected to do more with a heck of a lot less. for sewerage improvements. Clark The Eagle accepts opinion pieces Doors open at 6:15 p.m. General admission costs $8. Advance-sale tick- by e-mail. Our address is to have a 10 percent cut in 2003. May- It's the trend in business today; it's the taxpayers have been left with the bill. ets cost S5 and may be purchased at the school office any weekday from [email protected]. or Sal Bonaccorso's office is looking trend in Clark Township." "Council in the meantime can 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. e-mail must be received by 9 a.m. at a 30 percent cut, from $4,500 down Introduction of the budget is introduce one budget and go to work Monday to be considered for Feb. 11 to $3,000. " expected to happen at the council's on it," said Bonaccorso. "Even if we publication that week. Advertising • The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 8 p.m. in Room and news releases will not be "I would say none of the depart- Feb. 17 meeting, after the budget don't get aid, we may adopt a very accepted by e-mail. review begins Feb. 1. different one." 18 of the Charles H. Brewer Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Ave. ments requested a fat budget, but we No action will be taken. Bonaccorso said he feels final It is far from certain how much To place a display ad: told them that they'd have to look a Feb. 12 Display advertising for placement in little tighter and exercise more care in budget approval might not happen money, if any, Clark will get from the until June or July, depending on the $30 million pool the state has set • Clark Public Library, 303 Westfield Ave., offers free blood the general news section of The planning their budget," said Laezza. pressure screenings from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Eagle must be in our office by levels of aid the township gets from aside for extraordinary aid. "This is the year that wish lists have Feb. 15 Monday at 5 p.m. for publication that to be only necessities." the state. "I don't think anyone can deny week. Advertising for placement in that Gypsum is extraordinary," • Clark Public Library, 303 Westfield Ave., will host an interac- the B section must be in our office by No job cuts should be necessary The administration is asking the Legislature for $750,000 in extraordi- Bonaccorso said Tuesday night. "I tive dramatic workshop by Youth Stages, titled "The Elves and the Monday at noon. An advertising under the proposed budget, Laezza Shoemaker" for children from 3 to 5 years old from 21 to 12:30 a.m. representative will gladly assist you said. nary aid to help offset the part of that think that Gypsum owes the town an The event is free, but registration is required. in preparing your message. Call 908- Other budget items include about budget increase that was caused by apology." 686-7700 for an appointment. Ask for U.S. Gypsum. Laezza said he expects to have an Feb. 18 the display advertising department. $110,000 for bulky waste pickup, $85,000 for grass pickup and U.S. Gypsum, which has a plant answer on the discretionary aid with- • The Township Council will meet at 8 p.m. in Council Chambers To place a classified ad: $100,000 for recycling pickup, said on Raritan Road, declared bankruptcy in two to three months. of the Public Safety Building, 315 Westfield Ave. The Eagle has a large, well read classified advertising section. Laezza. Advertisements must be in our office "We're trying to maintain the same by Tuesday at 3 p.m. for publication level of services that we provide," Treat Yourself.. that week. All classified ads are Bonaccorso said Tuesday evening. payable in advance. We accept "We've asked people to do more with THE VEIN CENTER Master Card, Visa, American A SYLVAN Moment Express or Discover Card. 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Horan, the company's chief tion of Retired Persons, both of Clark. two grandcliildren. Evelyn R. Kessler, 86, of Cranfoid, executive officer and president of the Surviving are a son, William J.; a formerly of Clark, died Jan. 15 in the board. daughter, Dr. Carol L. Horner; a son, Mary Ann Moran Atria Assisted Living, Cranford. Mrs. Flathmann was a graduate of William J.; a stepdaughter, Nancy J. Mary Ann Moran, 51, a lifelong Bom in Elizabeth, Mrs. Kessler Coleman Business College, Newark, White; a sister, Dorothy Diou, and six lived in Clark for 25 years and Toms resident of Clark, died Jan. 18 at and attended Union County College grandchildren. home. River for 20 years before moving to and Rutgers University. Cranford two years ago. Miss Moran was a financial analyst She served as the first female trus- Margaret C. Halsey at Citistreet Corp., Bast Brunswick, She was a saleswoman in the cur- tee of Old Tennent Church, for the last 10 years. tain department of Bradlees, Clark, Manapalan. Margaret C. Halsey, 88, of Clark died Jan. 13 in Rahway Hospital. In 1973, she received a bachelor's for several years and retired in 1977. Mrs. Flathmann was a member of Bom in New York, Mrs. Halsey degree in business from Caldwell Surviving are a son, Alan, and a the Sera-tic Society in New York City, College. grandchild. moved to Clark 45 years ago. the Order of die Eastern Star Chapter Surviving are two sisters, Eileen 72 in Rahway and the Pilot Club of She was a secretary for Union and Maureen, and a brother, Daniel. Philadelphia. County Regional High School District Casimir Wolosowski 1 for more than 20 years and retired in She was a former member of the Casimir "Caz" Wolosowski, 53, of 1984. Plainfield Symphony Auxiliary. Arcange/o Saracino Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Clark, Surviving is a son, William E. died Dec. 25 in Palm Bay. Surviving are her husband, John Arcangelo Saracino, 77, of Clark Halsey. died Jan. 19 in Rahway Hospital. Born in Germany, Mr. Wolosowski H.; a brother, George Boggs, and a lived in Elizabeth, Linden and Clark sister, Helen Ward. Bom in Gravina D'Puglia, Italy, Mr. Saracino came to the United before moving to Palm Bay. Robert J. Burkhard States in 1970 and settled in Clark. He owned Stan & Ollie's Restaur- Albert Levin Robert J. Burkhard, 60, of Clark He was a machinist with Karnak ant in Roselle for several years. died Jan. 17 in Rahway Hospital. Albert Levin, 84, of Marlboro, for- Asphalt of Clark for 21 years and Earlier, Mr. Wolosowski owned Born in Newark, Mr. Burkhard merly of Clark, died Jan. 10 in Robert retired in 1991. Charlie Kelly's Tavern in Clark and Wood Johnson University Hospital, lived in Irvington before moving to Moray Getty in Union for many years. Clark in 1976. Mr. Saracino also was employed by New Brunswick. Clark Lanes in Clark. Earlier, he had He was a graduate of Monmouth. He was a financial adviser at Phoe- Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Levin lived been a farmer in Italy. University in West Long Branch. nix Life Insurance Co., West Orange, in Clark before moving to Marlboro in Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Surviving are two daughters, Lisa for 30 years and retired in 1993. 1988. He owned and operated World Anna; four daughters, Maria Vitale, and Halina, and a brother, Tony. Mr. Burkhard also was a member Insurance and Travel, Edison, for Antonia Edwards, Lina Russo and of the company's Hall of Fame. many years and retired 15 years ago. Pierina Pantano, and eight Vincent P. Mullin Mr. Levin was an Air Force veteran He was a coach for the Elizabeth grandchildren. Sports Club Juniors and was active Vincent P. Mullin of Clark, former- of World War H. He received a bachelor's degree in with the Clark Soccer Club and the ly of Union, died Jan. 19 in Rahway Olympic Development Program. Helen Faughnan Hospital. business administration from Rutgers University, Newark, in 1946. Mr. Burkhard was past president of Helen Faughnan, 92, of Clark died Born in Newark, Mr. Mullin lived Photo By Bob Helfrich the New Jersey State Youth Soccer Jan. 19 at home. in Union before moving to Clark. Surviving are his wife, Edythe; a Association and the New Jersey Bom in Elizabeth, Mrs. Faughnan A look inside the electric boxes at Arthur L. Johnson He worked for an architectural firm son, Dr. Brandt Levin; a daughter, Youth Soccer Association Hall of lived in Clark for 47 years. High School reveals cracked electric wiring and parts in New York City for several years Lisa Katz; two sisters, Laura Deehl Fame. Surviving are her husband of 53 so old they are irreplacabie. The Board of Education before retiring. and Min Marcus, and four grandchildren. He served in the Army during years, George; a daughter, Carol Gor- is hoping next month to persuade a judge from the Previously, Mr. Mullin worked as a peacetime. don; a son, Edward; a brother, Arthur Office of Administrative Law that the public wrongly draftsman for Bethlehem Steel of Surviving are his wife, Carol; two Serpico; six grandchildren and six denied them the authority to sell construction bonds to Elizabeth. Edna Miller daughters, Karin McCoy and Joanne; great-grandchildren. repair the district's aging facilities. He received a degree in mechanical Edna Miller, 80, of Clark died Jan. engineering from the New Jersey 10 at home. Institute of Technology, Newark. Born in Rahway, MTS. Miller Mr. Mullin was a Navy veteran of moved to Clark 60 years ago. SENIOR NEWS World War n and served on the USS She worked in the customer service AARP Chapter 3733 Up Roses." Includes luncheon choic- $112; for a single, $142; and for a retirees and those anticipating retire- Texas in the Atlantic and Pacific thea- department at Huffinan-Koos, Lin- es, for $59. triple, $102. ment. ters and participated in the invasion of den, for 50 years and retired two years Clark AARP Chapter 3733 will • May 14: Lily Langtry, King of • Dec. 3: Trip to Hunterdon Hills Ongoing AARP activities include Normandy. ago. meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Charles Prussia, Pa., to see "Legends ... Disco Playhouse to see "Christmas." With volunteer programs at Runnells Hos- He was a quartermaster and mem- Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn H. Brewer Senior Center, 400 West- Inferno." With luncheon choices, luncheon choices, costs $67. pital, under the leadership of Marian ber of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cox; a son, Donald; a brother, James field Ave. Social hour with refresh- costs $59. Connally. Post 7363 of Clark. ments begins at noon. For more information, call Ann Van Vallen; four grandchildren and • Sept. 15-19: Wildwood Crest- There is a need for socks, jogging Surviving are a daughter, Pam; a six great-grandchildren. The following trips have been Pier 6600, on the beach. Room costs Miskovic, AARP trip coordinator, at sister, Dorothy Mulligan, and two 732-388-4033. pants and any other usable and suit- planned for 2003: are for a double, S312; a single, $372; able clothing for patients. Dan Flynn grandchildren. Clark Chapter 3373 invites area Louise M. Horner • March 19: Evergreen Theater, and a triple, $287. is collecting teddy bears for children Mountain Lakes to see "The Golden • Oct 15: Platzl Brauhaus, Pomo- residents who hold membership in the Louise M. Horner, 86, of Des in homeless shelters. Girls." Includes family-style lunch- na, N.Y., for Oktoberfest. Cost is $59. National AARP to join the local group Anna M. Flathmann Mokes, Iowa, formerly of Clark, died eon, for a cost of $59. and enjoy the social gatherings, trips The Clark chapter meets on the Anna Mary Flathmann, 83, of Jan. 16 in Mercy Hospital, De • Nov. 5-6: Foxwoods Casino with • April 30: Fiesta Theater, Wood- and volunteer programs and to keep second Friday of each month from Hightstown, formerly of Clark, died Moines. bonus. Mohegan Sun Casino with bridge, to see "Everything's C.omin' buffet. Rooms cost for a double, abreast of matters of interest to September to June. Jan. 9 Meadow Lakes Retirement Vil- Born in North Bergen, Mrs. Horner lage, Hightstown. lived hi Clark before moving to Des Born in Rahway, Mrs. Flathtnaim Moines five years ago. She served in lived in Clark, Glenside, Pa., and the Navy with the Women Accepted Wouldn 't it be more Monroe Township before moving to for Voluntary Emergency Service convenient to receive January Specials Hightstown in 2001. program, during World War n. 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Strike up the band Parents and students alike got a bit of good news last week, when Assistant Superintendent Susan Miksza announced during a Board of Education meeting that the school administration plans next year to restart courses that had been cut to control costs. FOWL WATER — A Amid other worthwhile subjects such as marine biolo- gaggle of Canada geese gy and a photography-as-art class is the return of an elec- take a leisurely swim in the Clark Wildlife Pre- tive that should get everyone's toes tapping: marching serve and Habitat off band. A good marching band is as important to a high Raritan Road, near the school as a good football team, if not moreso. The pulse- Fire Department station. pounding excitement of a well-played game draws the crowds and can teach important concepts such as team- work and perseverance. Bands do all that, and more. Want teamwork? Consider the trumpet section and how it works individually and as a component of the much larger band. That single section typically is divided into three "seats" reflecting individual musicians' mas- tery of the instrument and each seat carrying a different component of the melody. Marching band carries other lessons about teamwork. The trumpet section usually gets Photo By Barbara Kokkalis to play the melody, but it would be difficult to keep time without the steady rhythm of the percussion section, and the melody would be poor fare to the ears without the Taking a look back just a little bit further support of the other brass and the woodwinds to flesh it out. Just like a symphony, a marching band has to run like At the start of a new year it is cus- "Somerville" the first train steamed village inn. Then, as the engineer rang tomary to look backward and take a along the tracks only to Plainrield, as the big bell on the Eagle as a signal a well-oiled machine, or the sum of the individual talents second look at what has happened The Way will not equal the whole. that was as far as the tracks were laid that all was ready, everyone took his during the past year. However, it can and operable. place in the cars and the return trip Want discipline? Under a good director, marching also be interesting to look much furth- It Was The locomotive for this first train was started. Again the trail passed bands run with almost military discipline as marchers er backward and think about what has waving and cheering crowds of peo- learn to march in time, stay in formation and, of course, happened many years ago. was a nine-ton monster named By William Frolich "Eagle" with a horizontal boiler and a ple as it made its way to Elizabeth- play well. More demanding band directors often go as far If we can imagine ourselves on Jan. town and its home at the foot of 1,1839 standing near the recently laid tall smokestack. The driver of this as requiring their musicians actually to memorize their ments from watching horse owners. hissing and snorting machine stood on Broadway. music and not just to play from sheets of music affixed to tracks of the Elizabethtown and Somerville Railroad Company at an The rails for the Elkabethtown and a small platform at its rear from where Thus a great moment took place in their instruments. All this takes practice: steady, unrelent- area that is now Roselle, we would Somerville Railroad Company were he could control themovemejits of the the history of New Jersey and of what ing practice at home, at school and in after-school ses- find that we had been joined by many quite different from the ones used on train, but he had no protection from became the Borough of Roselle. The sions. neighbors and friends. There was present-day railroads. They were the weather or from the flying sparks railroad was in operation, and for well Want individual recognition? Although it comes more breathless anticipation among the made of 6-by-6-inch yellow pine tim- that blew out of the smokestack. On over 100 years its bigger and more rarely than in a concert band, marching bands also pro- people, for they were awaiting the ber capped with strap iron rails about this festive occasion it was coupled to powerful steam engines and diesel- vide solos for musicians who work hard enough and have appearance of the first passenger train 5/8 of an inch thick and an inch and a three passenger cars that were filled po wered locomotives thundered along of the many that were to ride these half wide, fastened with spikes. It with railroad officials and their its steel rails. From its original rolling the talent to win a moment in the spotlight. rails for many years to come. later appeared that this was not the friends. stock that consisted of one work Want exercise? Just as football practice can have its engine and the Eagle, one eight-wheel Most of the nearby residents were best sort of rail to use for trains, as The main terminal for the "E&S" passenger air and four four-wheeled more grueling moments for team members, marching well aware of the existence of this sometimes spikes near the end of a was at the foot of Broadway in Eli- box cars, it helped spread she growth band practice isn't for the lazy. In addition to the length new form of transportation, for they strap came loose, and the iron would zabethtown, and it was from here that of both die railroad industry and the of a parade route, marching bands perform on the football had watched its construction for curl up and pierce the floor of a car. this first official trip was begun, expansion of our country. field during halftime and at band shows, they hold regu- years. The New Jersey State Legisla- These rails were called "snakeheads," and fatalities resulted from this action. amongst the cheering and flag-waving lar practices, and — depending on what they play — can ture had granted a charter for this spectators. All along its journey to Although this pioneering railroad company on Feb. 9, 1831, and years The building of this railroad also Plainfield were crowds of people, no longer travels through Roselle to get plenty of exercise carrying their instruments, particu- Elizabethtown. the haunting whistles larly something as heavy as a sousaphone. of work had been needed to make this brought changes wherever it ran, for it including those in the Mulfbrd area, railroad a reality. was laid in as straight a pafli as possi- anxious to witness this historic event. and bells of other locomotives still Marching bands also give students a leg up that foot- There was the need to level the ble in an east-west direction. The old can be heard in the distance, aiul per- ball doesn't: culture. While there can be no disputing the roadbed as much as possible, because roads used by pedestrian and horse- Although most of the members of haps some of those sounds are the value that a good football team has for its players and its the locomotives of that time could drawn traffic curved around hills and the crowds were enthusiastic about ghostly echoes of the old engines that school, participating in a marching band also grants stu- haul a load along a flat road rather other obstacles and waded across riv- this new form of transportation there once traveled back and forth along the dents access to culture. Marching bands are hardly likely easily, but did not have the power to ers, but the railroad companies knew were a few who felt that it would nev- same right-of-way as did that first to play the works of Tchaikovsky or Beethoven, but the climb even moderate grades. that the shortest distance between two er last, and that even the puny loco- train on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. Passengers on the newly operating points was a straight line. This caused motive could be outrun by a horse. 1839. music they play easily can serve as a gateway to those and the creation of several grade crossings However, the locomotive did suc- other bulwarks of Western and non-Western musical cul- Baltimore and Ohio Railroad some- times had to get out and help push the as the tracks passed over the winding cessfully pull the three cars to Plain- William Frolich is a member of ture. The music appreciation they provide can be long- train up a hill. This sort of activity east-west road of Colonial days. field, and here the passengers were the Union County Historical lasting and at once far more informative and entertaining usually brought forth derisive com- Although the company name included treated to lemonade and cake at the Society. in the end than any football experience. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR fixed and this year had to delete various programs and personnel from the cur- Cut COStS WJSGlV Illinois sees perils of death sentence riculum, such as home economics, industrial arts, a few sports programs. J Tno thpe FriifnrEditor-: They even had to resort to selling off hard assets to restore a couple of pro- In a time of economic uncertainty, it's good to see the As an avid opponent of capital punishment, I was delightfully astonished grams. Garvvood and Mountainside are now embroiled in a New Jersey high municipal administration turning an eye to where it can with former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's wholesale moratorium on state-man- court lawsuit against Clark, Kenilworth, Springfield and Berkeley Heights to make judicious cuts in expenses, and finding where it can dated executions, though admittedly his action was too sweeping. retrieve $2 million to $3 million in principal based on further distribution of save money in the long run by spending a little extra now. In the process, according to the media, Ryan's pardoning action commuted hard assets from the value of the high school buildings. Of course, it's a given the death sentences of 163 men and four women to prison terms and freed four that these four defendant towns don't have millions of dollars just sitting One of those money-saving measures surfaced Jan. 6 other men. What changed the former governor's attitude, according to the around to distribute. So many, many lawyers are duking it out at the state level when Township Council members decided to investigate media, was that he found the system grossly unfair. at the expense of the taxpayers. alternatives to the Cencom 9-1-1 system, which plans to He found the death penalty had been imposed arbitrarily and cited exam- One resolution recently introduced is possibly to have the state refund these increase its bills from $6 a call to $7.50 a year, or approx- ples: millions of dollars to the plaintiff towns. I wonder where the state is getting this imately $1,500 for an entire year. Unless the township • A person found guilty of murder in a rural district of Illinois was five money? Plus, this "Bagger Bill" had seen its full life right when then-Gov. can find a comparable service for less money — which times more likely to be sentenced to death than someone who committed mur- Whitman was pushing for consolidation of county services, not a discussion, Business Administrator John Laezza has said he consid- der in Chicago; which is the exact opposite. ers unlikely — this is one area where cuts should not be • The population on death row was overwhelmingly African-American. So in closing, as we bid a fond farewell to ex-state Senator Bagger and the considered. Training Clark's police dispatchers is no sub- Thirty-five prisoners had been condemned by all-white juries, and many of the many truly good deeds he did for the public, we just want to wish him luck in stitute for the service provided by a 9-1-1 system like the condemned men and women were represented by incompetent or less-than- his lucrative high-level job at Pfizer, and thank him for creating such turmoil one now available from Cencom. The potential cost in attentive attorneys. that many of the taxpayers, constituents and a bevy of lawyers will be thinking safety far outweighs any monetary savings. It was a decision fraught with controversy, but isn't any important deci- of him for years. sion? If Gov. Ryan's gutsy action stirs national debate on capital punishment, We could only wish Mr. Bagger would at least give a half-hearted apology Another, better measure came up when Laezza then so be it. Enough lives are a stake to cause Congress and other legislative for creating something that had not been fully thought through. revealed the administration plans to systematically bodies to take another long and serious look at the subject,and, perhaps, real- Bruce Paterson replace every bulb in every traffic signal throughout ize it cries out for improvement. Garwood Clark with a more energy-efficient LED bulb. Laezza Morris Roth estimated the savings will pay off the cost of the Clark changeover within the next year-and-a-half. Our policy on letters and columns The Clark Eagle welcomes submissions from its readers. Letters to the edi- That's the sort of cut we'd like to see more of. No one Don't forget thanks for 'Bagger Bill' tor or opinion pieces on any subject will be considered for publication on the is hurt, everyone benefits, and residents get the comfort To the Editor: opinion pages. of knowing the township is enjoying good, forward- As I read the various written kudos of retiring New Jersey state Sen. Richard This opportunity also is open to all officials and employees of Clark Town- thinking leadership. Bagger, I cannot help but add one more item to his legacy. In the middle 1990s, ship and Union County. The Eagle reserves the right to edit all submissions for, it was called the "Bagger Bill" and dictated the dissolution of the regional high length, content and style. Writers must include their name, address and daytime'i school system in Union County. Possibly he didn't think this through when he telephone number for verification. sponsored it and pushed it past our state Assembly, but now that he's leaving, Letters must be no more than 500 words long; longer pieces must be David Worrall this little baby is still creating a morass of troubles for many local towns. arranged in advance with the editor. The Eagle accepts letters to the editor and The Eagle Publisher Without going into the history of this "Bagger Bill," the present problems guest columns via e-mail. The address is [email protected]. « are as follows: After the dissolution, Clark was left with the highest school tax All letters and guest columns must be received by 9 a.m. on Mondays to be Your Best Source For Community Information Tom Canavan structure in the county, so high that the school board can't even get its boilers considered for publication in Thursday's edition. 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Lott's racist remarks hardly an isolated incident CaU^onz £c£oo[ UHLC Tom Canavan is the fine editor in to a more politically correct one, it's ed it believes in according full citi- Established 1975 Certified Teachers chief of this excellent newspaper. views remain little altered. zenship to all Americans. The deck But when it came to Trent Lott, he The Lott also sought out federal funds sion to depose him as majority leader Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion just don't get it. was not only the correct one, it was Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums for Bob Jones University. Bob Jones Lessons for the Learning Disabled Problem does admit minority students. But it pretty much the only one. 'n this space a few weeks ago Mr. Kindermusik Classes for ages 2 to 7 Canavan expressed his surprise that has followed a policy of strict separa- There was one other aspect to this Senator Lott had been compelled to Solver tion of the races. incident which did not get much River Walk Plaza By Robert B. Lapidus attention at the time,but which offers give up his leadership position as a At the time, black and white stu- ^ 34 Ridgedale Ave. 256 Morris Avenue an interesting insight. s East Hanover. NJ 07936 Springfield result of the comments he made in dents were not even allowed to walk At the 11 th hour Lott tried to bully ? (973)428-0405 (973) 467-4688 Lott's own record in the Senate together on campus. Being in viola- his tribute to Strom Thurmond. his Republican colleagues by threat- also indicates that he has not moved tion of various anti-discrimination ening to resign from the Senate if he True, he concedes, Lott's remarks very far from his own segregationist rules, Bob Jones was thus not entitled were forced out of his leadership were inappropriate, to the least. But roots. He voted against creating Mar- to the kind of federal grants or loan position. That would have narrowed Thurmond's blatantly segregationist tin Luther King Jr. Day. He opposed guarantees that other schools receive. the Republicans' tenuous advantage presidential campaign was 50 years the extension of the voting rights act. But Trent Lott tried very hard to in that house even further. But his fel- ago. Wasn't it time to move on? obtain them. Lott has been a supporter of a low Republican senators called his But Lott's remarks were not a group called Concerned Citizens. Quite obviously Trent Lott's ideas bluff on that one. Senior Living This organization may not be familiar spur-of-the-moment, off-the-cuff slip about race and discrimination have Oh, well, win some, lose some. of the lips. He is on record as making to too many. But it was probably bet- not changed very much since the A resident of Clark, Robert B. that precise same comment at least ter known in its more formative years days he grew up in the "old South." Offering an as the White Citizens Council. And Lapidus is a frequent contributor two other times. And not a half-cen- That made him a very poor choice to while it may have changed its name to this newspaper. affordable option tury ago, but now. lead a party that repeatedly has insist- Assisted living with an added sense of well-being EVENTS Alzheimer's care with independence GirJ Scouts sponsor Clark Lions to hold beginning Feb. 15. All registration take part in their children's educa- materials will be distributed at the tion. annual kids' fun fair market at Brewer open house. The program includes music expe- 908/352-9200 Clark-Winfield Girl Scouts will Clark Lions Club will sponsor an Osceola Church Nursery School riences, a wintertime exercise pro- 1155 East Jersey Street sponsor the troop's seventh annual indoor and outdoor flea market and offers developmentally appropriate gram, and visits to child-oriented Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Children's Fun Fair from 11 a,m. to 3 collectible show from 9 to 5 p.m. learning activities for preschool chil- places in the surrounding communi- 800/553-0300 Voice/TTY p.m. Saturday at the Charles H. Sunday at the Charles. H. Brewer dren to foster social, emotional, intel- ties. www.carteretsenior.com Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Brewer Municipal Building, 430 lectual, physical and spiritual growth. Osceola Nursery School is Ave. Westfield Ave. As the school begins its 140th accredited by the National Academy The event will feature new mer- The fair will feature games, activ- year, it will offer two-day-a-week of Early Childhood Programs, the chandise, crafts, collectibles and tag ities and exhibits for pre-school to classes, morning or afternoon, for 3- branch of the National Association • sale section. elementary school-age boys and year-olds by the cutoff date for for the Education of Young Children ATTENTION CRANFORD girls. Admission is free. Refresh- For more information 201-997- kindergarten in the public schools in which has found the school to be in • ments will be available. 9535. the children's home town. compliance with its criteria for High- • RESIDENTS Local nursery school Osceola has added a staggered Quality Early Childhood Programs. • We have been notified of a few errors in the recycling schedule printed Winter celebration afternoon schedule to facilitate dis- inside our Town Planner calendars that went out to residents. The plans an open house Mother Setons holds corrected pick up dates are as follows: returns to Deutscher missals at both Clark and Cranford • Osceola Church Nursery School, schools as well as neighboring towns. gift auction Feb. 7 1. We do not recycle household batteries, Deutscher Club of Clark Inc., 787 which meets in Osceola Presbyterian Mother Seton Regional High • Featherbed Lane, will have a Winter Church, 1689 Raritan Road, will The school's state-licensed teach- School, Valley Road, will sponsor a • empty paint cans, and wire hangers at Wonderland Saturday. have an open house Tuesday. ing staff provide children with social- gift auction Feb. 7. curbside. Household batteries can be taken Music will be provided by Bud Parents and their children are ization opportunities, creative outlets Doors open at 6:15 p.m. General to the conservation center. Empty dried out Gramer's Orchestra starting at 7:30 and play experiences. invited to visit the school facility and admission costs $8. Advance-sale • latex paint cans can be put into household p.m. The kitchen will open at 6 p.m. meet with teachers from 9 to 11 a.m. The school is a cooperative nurs- tickets cost $5 and may be purchased • garbage, oil based paint can be recycled at The event is open to the public. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fall registra- ery school in the area where parents at the school office any weekday • Admission costs $5. tion will be completed by mail, work in the classroom and are able to from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • the Union County Hazardous Waste • Disposal days listed in the 2003 Cranford AT THE LIBRARY • Recycling Brochure. Wire hangers can be • taken back to the cleaners. Winter full of activities "Kaya" books, by Janet Shaw. Before Tuesday and Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March centage to the Friends group to sup- • the first club meeting, read "Meet 11 and March 25. Stories with a port cultural activities at the library. is planned for children Kaya: An American Girl. Recom- simple craft. Registration requested. For more information, call the • 2. The December dates for recycling 3. 17, & Clark Public Library will sponsor mended for girls 7 to 10 years old. • Toddler Mondays for babies and , library at 732-388-5999. • 31 are incorrect it should read die following programs as part of its Multiple paperback copies of these toddlers up to 2'A years old will meet • December 4 and 18. winter storylines and programs for books will he available in the library. 10 to 10:20 a.m. Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. children. Registration is requested. 24 and March 3. Nursery rhymes, Cards are available 3. The Recycling Center is CLOSED • "The Elves and the Shoemaker": • A B ook Club for B oys will meet 7 songs, stories and movement actiti- Clark residents, employers and • an interactive drama. Princeton-based to 7:45 pjn. Feb. 20, March 20, April vies; Dfop-iri; no'registration; • employees of Clark businesses are • Friday July 4th. creative dramatic troupe Youth Stages 17 and May 15 to discuss the first four • Toddler Wednesdays for babies invited to come to Clark Public will conduct a dramatic workshop books in "The Time Warp" series, by and toddlers up to IVi. years old will Library, 303 Westfield Ave., to get a especially tailored for children 3 to 5 Jon Scieszka. Boys should read "The meet 9:45 to 10:05 a.m. Feb. 5, Feb. free library card. The only thing you years old. The free event will be 11 to Knights of the Kitchen Table." The 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. This is a need to get a library card is valid iden- 11:30 a.m. Feb. 15. Registration is club will discuss about the book and repeat of Toddler Mondays. Attend tification and proof that you live, required. then do a related activity together. with a parent or caregiver. Drop in; no work or attend school in Clark. Home Equity Line • "The Lion, the Witch and the Recommended for boys 7 to 10 registration. A library card entitles the card- Wardrobe": an interactive drama by years old. Multiple paperback copies holder to all available library services, Princeton-based Youth Stages, for of these books will be available in the including borrowing any of the books, children who are in kindergarten Entertainment books library. Registration is requested. being offered for sale videos, audio books, music CDs and tlirough sixth grade. Based on the • Pajama Storytime will be from 7 more. APR* classic "The Chronicles of Narnia"by to 7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, The Friends of the Clark Public Clark Public Library offers all C.S. Lewis, this presentation will March 13 and March 27. Come wear- Library is selling 2003 Entertainment people equal access and accessibility bring the books to life. The free event ing your pajamas, if you like. For Books for sale at the library. The Cen- l to its services, programs and activi- will be 11 to 11:45 ajn. March 15. families with children 2 A and older. tral Jersey edition costs $30, and the ties. Anyone requiring special Registration is required. Stories with a simple activity. North Jersey edition costs S20. arrangements should contact the • A Book Club for Girls will meet 7 Registration is requested. Editions for other regions of the library in advance. 5% to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 • Tots' Storytime for children VA to state or throughout the nation can be For more information, call 732- Fixed for the first six months. and May 1 to discuss die first four 4 vears old will meet 10:30 to 11 a.m. ordered. Each copy sold gives a per- 388-5999. .50% less than Prime Rate for the life of die loan, currently 3.75%. Minimum rate to be charged is: NEWS CLIPS .75% Career grants offered few of the grand prizes that will be their freshman year at an accredited profit organization that delivers meals awarded to participants. university or college and have earned to housebound people of all ages or to businesswomen Other features include a 50/50 raf- The Berkeley Heights-Clark- a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. income in the Clark area, is accepting fle, door prizes, an open bar, cocktail Students must submit an official new clients. Westfield Business and Professional hour, dinner, and dancing to the Women is offering career develop- transcript from colleges attended and Volunteers deliver nutritious din- music of "Be Our Guest Entertain- a financial student aid report. ment awards for 2002-03 from its ment." ners and lunches to homes Monday to state organization. Applications are available at the Borrow up to The event has proven to be a com- Friday at a cost of S30 per week or Awards of up to $500 a person will Polish Cultural Foundation, 177 dinner-only for $20 per week. Meals munity tradition and success. Pro- Broadway, and at the financial aid be available for women 25 and older ceeds from the sale of tickets and are prepared at First Baptist Church, offices of many New Jersey colleges $275;I til seeking to advance their careers, re- from advertisements in the "Ad Jour- 170 Elm St., Westfield. They are enter the workforce or make a career nal" will be divided among "wish and universities. Completed applica- packed and delivered by volunteers in change. list" recipients. tions must be received by March 31. reheatable aluminum trays. The award may be used for educa- The benefit aids Clark youth and For more information, call the Mobile Meals is looking for driv- tion or to buy equipment if the appli- athletic associations, PTAs, and foundation at 732-382-7197. ers, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., for routes in No Points! cant has at least a 50 percent owner- many community organizations. Clark Township sites Westfield, Clark and Cranford, and ship in the small business. Scholarships will be awarded the available on Internet packers to work one day per week or For applications and instructions, night of the Benefit Ball to two sen- one day every other week from 8:30 No Application Fee! contact Maryann Dorin, 400 Morris- Residents of Clark and alumni of iors attending Arthur L. Johnson Arthur L. Johnson High School have to 11 a.m. town Road, Linden, 07036, or call High School. Recipients are chosen their choice of web sites to keep in Volunteer scheduling is very flexi- 908-925-5884. in part for their commitment to the No Appraisal Fee! touch with one another. Web site ble. For more information, call Jean at Applications must be returned by community as demonstrated by the Feb. 4. A self-addressed stamped www.geocities.com/ALJCIassOfl 978 732-233-6146 or send e-mail to volunteering of their time, energy, [email protected]. envelope must be included in order to and enthusiasm to service oriented is a one-stop source of information No Closing Costs! receive the scholarship application projects. about the Class of 1978, including and instructions. Tickets cost $65 per person and reunion information. Friends of Library seek For more information on BCW may be purchased at the Charles H. Plans are under way for the 25th new members BPW, contact Moreen Ryan at 908- Brewer Municipal Building. year reunion, to be held in the fall of 389-9863. 2003. Members of the Class of 1978 Friends of the Clark Public Library is holding a membership drive. Resi- can visit the web site for the latest Scholarships offered dents can join the group by picking up Clark winter ball to be for Polish students information. an application form at the library. Another web site, for the Johnson held Feb. 1 The Polish Cultural Foundation There are several levels of in- Touchdown Club, is open to to any- You Will Notice the Difference... The executive committee of Clark has announced it is .continuing its volvement available to residents — one who has been involved with ALJ Benefit Fund Inc. has been preparing annual scholarship awards program. whether you want to donate time and Loan Department - Elm Street Office its annual Winter Benefit Ball. The foundation will provide a football, including players, coaches energy or just lend support as a silent and supporters. 44 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 The gala event will be from 7 p.m. number of $2,000 scholarships for the member. (908) 518-0088 • Fax: (908) 518-0794 to midnight Feb. 1 at The Westwood 2003-04 academic year from two That web site is www.geo- in Garwood. endowments, the Irene and Lubimir cites.com/JohnsonTouchdownClub. www.townbank.com The ball this year will feature Zabilski Scholarship Fund and the An interactive Delphi Forums dis- Screenings offered opporhjinities to win unique baskets Joseph S. Rozanski Scholarship Fund. cussion board also is online for issues "APR= Annual Percentage Rare. Lines and Loans have a maximum Loan 10 Value of 75%. Secured by a for blood pressure New Jersey owner-occupied home only. The lowest rate to be charged is 3.75%. The highest rate to be and gift certificates donated by local Interested students are invited to related to Clark. That forum is located charged is 16%. A $350.00 fee may apply if your loan is canceled within the first two years. Property merchants. A BMX bicycle, tickets to apply. at forums.delphiforums.com/clarknj. Blood pressure screenings are insurance is required. This offer may be withdrawn without further notice. Equity Line of Credit based a Broadway play with dinner and a on the most recent Prime Rate as published in die WallStreet Journal(currently 3.75%). 5 year draw Applicants must be of Polish offered at Clark Public Library, 303 period, 15 year repayment period. Minimum advance amount is $100.00. Rates are variable and may limousine included, New York descent, New Jersey residents, U.S. Mobile Meals now Westfield Ave., from 9:30 to 11:15 .»» change monthly. For each $1,000 at 2.75% APR your Ranger tickets with an autographed accepting clients citizens or permanent residents. a.m. the second Wednesday of each STAR payment is S6.79. At 3.75% APR your paymenc is $7.27. New jersey and a zamboni ride are just a Students must have completed Mobile Meals, a private, not-for- month. rss an customers only. PAGE 6 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 THE EAGLE NEWS CLIPS Catholic education from watching this parade, parents Bands" at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 in the audito- pend operations since Dec. 6. The its income fall within limits estab- p.m. Feb. 24. The election is sched- celebrated at school get a chance to attend class with their rium of Cranford High School, 201 officers and board are working hard to lished by the U.S. Department of uled for April 15. West End Place. reopen the shelter and hope that this Housing and Urban Development. Prospective school board candi- St. Michael School will kick off children, a bit of fun for both parties. Six area bands will perform, will take place by spring. Income limits are $38,100 or less for dates can obtain a "School Board its annual Catholic Schools Week cel- The week concludes on Friday including Unununium, Avarice to a one-person household, with gradual Candidate Kit" in the Business Office ebration with an open house at the with the student awards assembly St. Michael's Home and School Society, The Inconvenienced Silent increments to $71,800 or less for a of the Board of Education, 132 school between 10 a.m. and noon where outstanding academic achieve- Association supports the educational Cat Trio, Plain English, and 2 percent family of eight or more. Thomas Street, between 8 a.m, and 4 Sunday. The public is invited to visit ment is recognized by faculty, staff, and extracurricular activities at St. Funk. Funds will be allotted on a first- p.m. weekdays. the school take part in the festivities parents and fellow students. Fol- Michael's School, benefiting children Last year more than 600 teens come, first-served basis. Applicants Published by the New Jersey Sunday — refreshments will be lowing dismissal, the teacher appre- throughout Union County. attended this one-night event. who have previously applied, but School Boards Association, the included — and the special events ciation luncheon will take place in Admission to the event costs SI5 were unable to participate due to lim- Advance tickets cost $5. Admis- school board candidate kit includes scheduled during the week. the parish center. in advance and S20 at the door. ited funding , are encouraged to reap- sion at door costs S6. Advance tickets are available at St. information about legal qualifications At the open house, students will For more information, call the ply again as more funding is now for school board candidacy, campaign Michael's parish center, Alden Street; be on hand to conduct tours of the school office at 908-276-9425 Benefit auction to aid available. procedures, and the role of the school the ChariTea Room, 35 Alden St.; and facility, which includes the new and Raphael's Life House For more information or to apply board member. updated computer lab, media center Jude of Cranford at 11 N. Union Ave. call Elizabeth Zamorski at 908-709- Tickets are available Raphael's Life House and Saint Information about the New Jersey and library. The school gymnasium, For more information, call 7294 or visit the office at 29 S. for Boy Scout dinner Michael's Home and School Associa- School Ethics Act, important dates in Dorothy Suske at 908-276-7258. To Avenue W. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 home of the St. Michael's Warrior Cranford Boy Scout Troop 75 will tion have scheduled their annual ben- the school election process, and brief- donate an item or service for the auc- p.m. weekdays. basketball teams and the scene of hold its annual fish and chips fund- efit auction for Feb. 8 at Saint ing sessions for the school board can- tion, contact Anne Keenan at 908- many nail-biting games is a highlight raiser Feb. 7 in Randolph Hall, Cran- Michael's School in Cranford. didates are also included in the kit. 276-2998. not to be missed. ford United Methodist Church. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the School to introduce "School board membership is a During the week, events include Searings are at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:15 silent auction, and a live auction PowerPoint to users meaningful way to make a contribu- the eighth grade pin ceremony held p.m. Take-out is also available. begins at 7 p.m. Sandwiches, wine Hillside Avenue School will host a tion to your community and its during the special student Mass at Argyle Restaurant of Kearny, and beer will be served. Grants to fix walks presentation on the basics of Power- schools," said Glenn Ewan, NJSBA 8:30 a.m. and the all-school "Jump famous for their fish and chips, will A wide variety of goods and serv- Point, including how to use it as a president. Rope for Heart," an opportunity for be back again this year. ices will be auctioned. Hotel stays, now made available presentation toot, and to create a slide "I urge all qualified citizens to the student's to chip in their part for a Tickets cost $9 for adults and S6 airline tickets to London, tickets to A sidewalk replacement program show, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at consider board of education member- worthy charitable cause. for children 4 to 10 years old. sporting events, and weekends at the is being offered by the Cranford Hillside Avenue School. ship. Serving on your local school The school auditorium will Proceeds will be used to support beach are just a sample. Office of Community Development. Instructors are Kristen Baldoni, board doesn't require a degree in become the showcase for the stu- the troop. For more information con- Proceeds will benefit Raphael's This program has been funded second-grade teacher, and Lisa Ventu- education. The most important attrib- dents' less known qualities at the tact Mary Sudiak at 908-272-2298 or Life House and St. Michael's Home again through a Union County Com- ra, fourth-grade teacher. ute a candidate can bring to office is a Annual Talent Show at 7 p.m. Felicia Van Ostenbridge at 908-709- and School Association. munity Development Block Grant sincere interest in your community, its Wednesday. 1565. Located in Elizabeth, Raphael's and will begin in early spring. Feder- Registration urged children and their education." This is one of the highlights of the Life House provides transitional al money will cover 70 percent of the year for the students and the school Battle of the Bands housing and training for homeless, replacement cost for deteriorated pri- for board candidates Your abilities can earn extra in- and a great night's entertainment for returns to Cranford pregnant women. mary sidewalks and driveway aprons. The deadline for filing nominating come. Advertise them with a classi- Homeowners pay the remainder. friends and family. Thursday is Cranford High School's Class of Due to financial difficulties, petitions to run for positions on the fied ad by calling 1-800-564-8911. Vocabulary Dress-up Day. Aside 2003 will hold the "Battle of the Raphael's Life House has had to sus- To be eligible, a family must have Cranford Board of Education is 4 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK TOWNSHIP OF CLARK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Room 16, 430 Westfieid Ave., ClarK, New inspected by prospective Didders during Proposals must be enclosed in sealed NOTICE TO BIDDERS deck. Property is located in Flood Zone on Notice is hereby given that seated pro- Jersey on February 13, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 envelopes bearing the name and address Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- land owned by Daniel J. Mason located at posals will be received by the Township of prevailing time. p.m. of the Bidder, and the name of the work on posals will be received by the Township of 17 Richmond Ave., Cranford, N.J. 07O16, Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the Specifications for the proposed work, Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the outside; addressed to Mayor and Coun- Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the Block 215, Lot 11. Purchase of Fitness Equipment and prepared by Richard O'Connor, Township the Specifications by request upon proper cil, Township of Clark; and must be accom- SHADE TREE SERVICES and opened and This application requests reHef from the opened and read in public by the Township Engineer, are on file in the office of the notice. Proposals must be made on the panied by a statement of Consent of Surety read in public by the Township Clerk/and or provisions of Section 136-42 Site Plan Clerk/and or Business Administrator for the Township Clerk, Room 28, 430 Westfield standard proposal forms in the manner from a surety company authorized to do Business Administrator for the Township of Review only. No variances required of the Township of Clark, Room 16, 430 Westfleld Avenue, Clark, New Jersey, and may be designated in the Contract documents. business in the State of New Jersey and Clark, Room 16, 430 Westfield Ave., Clark, Cranford Land Development Ordinance. Ave., Clark, New Jersey, on Thursday, inspected by prospective bidders during Proposals must be enclosed in sealed acceptable to the Township and either a Bid New Jersey, on Thursday, February 13, Maps and documents for which approval February 13, 2003 at 12:00 am, prevailing business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4.00 envelopes bearing the name and address Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the 2003 at 11:30 am, prevailing time. is sought in this application are available for time. p.m. of the Bidder, and the name of the work on order of Treasurer of Township of Clark for Specifications for the proposed work, public inspection at the office of the Con- Specifications for the proposed work, Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the outside; addressed to Mayor and Coun- not less than ten percent (10%) of the prepared by John F. Laezza, Business struction Official, Room 101, Municipal prepared by John F. Laezza, Business the Specifications by request upon proper cil, Township of Clark; and must be accom- amount bid, except that the check need not Administrator, are on file in the office of the Building, S Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Administrator, are on file In the office of the notice. Proposals must be made on the panied by a statement of Consent of Surety exceed $20,000.00. Township Clerk, Room 28, 430 Westfield New Jersey, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. Township Clerk, Room 28, 430 Westfield standard proposal forms in the manner from a surety company authorized to do The Township reserves the right to Ave., Clark, New Jersey, and may be and 4:00 p.m. Ave., Clark, New Jersey, and may be designated in the Contract documents. business in the State of New Jersey and require a complete financial and experi- inspected by prospective bidders during Date January 21, 2003 inspected by prospective bidders during Proposals must be enclosed in sealed acceptable to the Township and either a Bid ence statement from prospective bidders business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 Daniel J. Mason business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 envelopes bearing the name and address Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the showing that they have satisfactorily com- p.m. 17 Richmond Ave. p.m. of the Bidder, and the name of the work on order of Treasurer of Township of Clark for pleted work of the nature required before Bidders will Be furnished with a copy of Cranford, N.J. 07016 Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the outside; addressed to Mayor and Coun- not less than ten percent (10%) of the awarding the Contract. the Specifications by request upon proper U5125 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 (S14.88) the Specifications by request upon proper cil, Township of Clark; and must be accom- amount bid, except that the check need not Proposals for this Contract will be notice. Proposals must be made on the notice. Proposals must be made on the panied by a statement of Consent of Surety exceed $20,000.00. accepted only from bidders who have prop- standard proposal forms in the manner standard proposal forms in the manner from a surety company authorized to do The Township reserves the right to erly qualified in accordance with the designated in the Contract documents. NOTICE TO PERSONS designated in the Contract documents. business in the State of New Jersey and require a complete financial and experi- requirements of the Contract Documents. Proposals must be enclosed in sealed INTERESTED IN THE Proposals must be enclosed in sealed acceptable to the Township and either a Bid ence statement from prospective bidders The Township reserves the right to reject envelopes bearing the name and address BONDING COSTS FOR THE envelopes bearing the name and address Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the showing that they have satisfactorily com- any or all bids or to waive any informalities of the Bidder, and the name of the work on CLARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS of the Bidder, and the name of the work on order of Treasurer of the Township of Clark pleted work of the nature required before where such informality is not detrimental to the outside; addressed to Mayor and Coun- Please take notlcs that the Office of the outside; addressed to Mayorand Coun- for not less than ten percent (10%) of the awarding the Contract. the best interest of the Township. The right cil, Township of Clark; and must be accom- Administrative Law has scheduled a hear- cil, Township of Clark; and must be accom- amount bid, except that the check need not Proposals for this Contract will be is also reserved to Increase or decrease the panied by a statement of Consent of Surety ing on an application filed with the Commis- panied by a statement of Consent of Surety exceed $20,000.00. accepted only from bidders who have prop- quantities specified in the manner desig- from a surety company authorized to do sioner of Education by the Board of Educa- from a surety company authorized to do The Township reserves the right to erly qualified in accordance with the nated in the Specifications. business in the State of New Jersey and tion of the Township of Clark, Union Coun- business in the State of New Jersey and require a complete financial and experi- requirements of the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall be required acceptable to the Township and either a Bid ty, for an Order directing the Board of acceptable to the Township and either a Bid ence statement from prospective bidders The Township reserves the right to reject to comply with the following: Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the Education to issue bonds In the amount of Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the showing that they have satisfactorily com- any or all bids or to waive any informalities A. Anti-Kickback Regulations under order of Treasurer of the Township of Clark $21,650,927.00, representing the local order of Treasurer of the Township of Clark pleted work of the nature required before where such informality is not detrimental to Section 2 of the Act of June 13, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the share of the cost of capital projects for reno- for not less than ten percent (10%) of the awarding the Contract. the best interest of the Township. The right 1934, known as the Copeland Act. amount bid, except that the check need not vations and repairs to school facilities and amount bid, except that the check need not Proposals for this Contract will be is also reserved to increase or decrease the B. The Affirmative Action requirements exceed 520,000.00. the construction of school additions with a exceed 520,000.00. accepted only from bidders who have prop- quantities specified in the manner desig- State share of $9,774,403.00 in the form of of P.L. 1975. c. 127. The Township reserves the right to a grant funded by the State of New Jersey. The Township reserves the right to erly qualified in accordance with the nated in the Specifications. C. The provisions of the New Jersey require a complete financial and experi- requirements of the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall be required The capital project that the Clark School require a complete financial and experi- Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 1 SO of ence statement from prospective bidders Board seeks to complete with funds gener- ence statement from prospective bidders The Township reserves the right to reject to comply with the following: the Laws of 1963, effective January showing that they have satisfactorily com- any or all bids or to waive any informalities ated from the sale of bonds and the State showing that they have satisfactorily com- A. Anti-Kickback Regulations under 1, 1964. pleted work of the nature required before grant in the amounts stated above, were pleted work of the nature required before where such informality is not detrimental to Section 2 of the Act of June 13. D. Ail bidders are required to comply awarding the Contract. the best interest of the Township. The right twice rejected by the voters of the Clark awarding the Contract 1934, known as the Copeland Act. with the Regulations of P.L. 1999. Proposals for this Coniract will be School District within a two-year period. Proposals for this Contract will be is also reserved to increase or decrease the B. The Affirmative Action requirements C.238. "The Public Works Contrac- accepted only from bidders who have prop- accepted only from bidders who have prop- quantities specified in the manner desig- of P.L. 1975, c. 127. tor Registration Act," when dealing erly qualified In accordance with the The hearing in this case has been sche- erly qualified in accordance with the nated in the Specifications. C. The provisions of the New Jersey with repair, maintenance or requirements of the Contract Documents. duled before The Honorable Ken R. Sprin- requirements of the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall be required Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of improvements to a public building. The Township reserves the right to reject ger. A.L.J., at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Febru- The Township reserves the right to reject to comply with the following: the Laws of 1963, effective January All bids shall be binding upon the bidder any or all bids or to waive any informalities ary 24, 2003, at the Clark Township Munici- any or all bids or to waive any informalities A. Anti-Kickback Regulations under 1, 1964. for a period of 60 days subsequent to the where such Informality Is not detrimental to pal Court, 315 Westtield Avenue, Clark, where such informality is not detrimental to Section 2 of the Act of June 13, D. All bidders are required to comply opening of bids. the best interest of the Township. The right New Jersey. The Court will provide an the best interest of the Township. The right 1934, known as the Copeland Act. with the Regulations of P.L. 1999, BY ORDER OF the Mayor and Township is also reserved to Increase or decrease the opportunity for Interested persons to testify is also reserved to increase or decrease the B. The Affirmative Action requirements C.238, "The Public Works Contrac- Council of the Township of Clark, Union quantities specified in the manner desig- at the hearing after the School Board has quantities specified in the manner desig- of P.L. 1975, c. 127. tor Registration Act," when dealing County, New Jersey. nated in the Specifications. presented Its proofs. In addition, Judge nated in the Specifications. C. The provisions of the New Jersey with repair, maintenance or Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor The successful bidder shall be required Springer will permit interested persons to testify concerning this issue at the evening The successful bidder shall be required Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of improvements to a public building. U4961 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 ($39.06) to comply wltti the following: the Laws of 1963, effective January All bids shall be binding upon the bidder A. Anti-Kickback Regulations under session of the hearing beginning at 7:30 to comply with the following: p.m. on February 24, 2003, at the Clark A. Anti-Kickback Regulations under 1, 1964. for a period of 60 days subsequent to the TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Section 2 of the Act of June 13, D. All bidders are required to comply opening of bids. 1934, known as the Copeland Act. Township Municipal Court. Judge Springer Section 2 of the Act of June 13, PLANNING BOARD has received copies of any written com- 1934, known as the Copeland Act. with trie Regulations of P.L. 1999 BY ORDER OF the Mayor and Township NOTICE B. The Affirmative Action requirements C.23S, "The Public Works Contrac- Council of the Township of Clark, Union of P.L. 1975, c. 127. ments that were submitted by Interested B. The Affirmative Action requirements tor Registration Act," when dealing County, New Jersey. persons to the Commissioner of Education of P.L. 1975, c. 127. In accordance with Chapter 231, Public C. The provisions of the New Jersey In September or October 2002. C. The provisions of the New Jersey with repair, maintenance or Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor Law 1975, State of New Jersey, the public Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of improvements to a public building. U4962 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 ($39.06) is hereby notified of the following schedule the Laws of 1963, effective January the Laws of 1963, effective January All bids shall be binding upon the bidder TOWNSHIP OF CLARK of regular meetings of the Planning Board 1, 1S64, Published by order of the 1, 1964. for a period of 60 days subsequent to the NOTICE TO BIDDERS of the Township of Cranford, County of D. All bidders are required to comply Clark Township Board of Education D. All bidders are required to comply opening of bids. Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- Union, for the year 2003. All meetings will with the Regulations of P.L. 1999, /s/Dr. Paul J. Ortenzio, with the Regulations of P.L. 1999, BY ORDER OF the Mayor and Township posals will be received by the Township of be held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- c.238, "The Public Works Contrac- Superintendent/Board Secretary c.238, "The Public Works Contrac- Council of the Township of Clark, Union Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. Meet- tor Regulations Act" when dealing U4970 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 ($22.32) tor Regulations Act" when dealing County, New Jersey. ing at 7:30 P.M. in Room 107. with repair, maintenance or Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor improvements to a public building. NOTICE TO CREDITORS with repair, maintenance or U4960 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 ($39.06) "COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL improvements to a public building. OF GRASS CLIPPINGS" January 15 July 2 All bids shall be binding upon the bidder Estate of: AGNES HIGGINS, Deceased for a period of 60 days subsequent to the Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCor- All bids shall be binding upon the bidder TOWNSHIP OF CLARK 16 for a period of 60 days subsequent to the NOTICE TO BIDDERS and opened and read in public by the Town- opening of bids. te. Surrogate of the County of Union, made opening of bids. Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- ship Engineer for Township of Clark, Room February 5 August 6 BY ORDER OF the Mayorand Township on the 17TH day of JANUARY, A.D., 2003. BY ORDER OF the Mayorand Township posals will be received by the Township of 16, 430 Westfield Ave., Clark, New Jersey 19 20 Council of the Township of Clark, Union upon the application of the undersigned, as Council of the Township of Clark, Union Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the on February 13, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. pre- County, New Jersey. EXECUTOR of the estate of said County, New Jersey. vailing time. March 5 September 3 Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor deceased, notice Is hereby given to the cre- Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor "COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL Specifications for the proposed work, 19 17 U5123 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 (S37.20) ditors of said deceased to exhibit to the sub- U5124 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 (S37.20) OF LEAVES" prepared by Richard O'Connor, Township scriber under oath or affirmation their Engineer, are on file in the office of the April 2 October 1 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD claims and demands against the estate of TOWNSHIP OF CLARK Township Clerk, Room 28, 430 Westfield PLANNING BOARD said deceased within six months from the NOTICE TO BIDDERS and opened and read in public by the Town- 23 15 ship Engineer for Township of Clark, Room Avenue, Clark, New Jersey, and may be NOTICE date of said order, or they will be forever Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- inspected by prospective bidders during May You are hereby notified, as provided by barred from prosecuting or recovering the posals will be received by the Township of 16, 430 Westfield Ave., Clark, New Jersey 7 November 5 on February 13, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. pre- business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 21 12 law, that on February 5, 2003 at 7:30 P.M., same against the subscriber. Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the p.m. a public hearing will be held by the Planning FRANCIS R. SENKOWSKY vailing time. Board of the Township of Cranford In Room Specifications for the proposed work, Bidders will be furnished with a copy of June 4 December 3 EXECUTOR "POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 107 of the Municipal Building, 8 Springfield ATTORNEYS AND SERVICE" prepared by Richard O'Connor, township the Specifications by request upon proper 16 17 Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, on the Engineer, are on file in the office of the notice. Proposals must be made on the TAFF & DAVIES standard proposal forms in the manner application of the undersigned to construct 143 RT. 70 and opened and read in public by the Town- Township Clerk, Room 28, 430 Westfield Fred Kessler, Chairman a 299 square foot addition (with a crawl Avenue, Clark, New Jersey, and may be designated in the Contract documents. U4964 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 ($15.81) TOME RIVER, NJ 08755 ship Engineer for the Township of Clark, space) to the rear of house along with a U4977 CCE Jan. 23, 2003 (S1O.23)

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Proof of lis as senior warden and Jerry Silver- Programs include: Kaleidoscope The 21st Legislative District Police Department in times of emer- Solomon Schechter Day School of vehicle registration is required. Yard man as junior warden. Early intervention program for chil- includes Cranford. For more infor- gencies and at various other town Essex and Union will gather today at waste permits are required for drop- Officers also installed for 2003 are dren younger than 3; the Come Play mation, call 908-232-3673. functions. Newark's McKinley School for a ping off branches, grass and yard as follows: Treasurer Mel Marech, and Learn Early Childhood Educa- Anyone 18 or older can apply. multicultural celebration of nature, Conservation center trimmings. Candidates who are selected must centered on the Jewish holiday of Tu Assistant Treasurer Seymour Feder, tional Center, a childcare program Secretary Ralph Jacobi, Assistant for children 6 months to 6 years old; keeps winter hours A permit is not required to drop attend training classes at the Auxil- B'shevat, which celebrates the "new off other acceptable recyclable mate- iary Police Academy in Scotch year of trees." Secretary Ed Simon, Senior Deacon Jardine Academy, private schools Winter hours have begun at the serving children 3 to 21 years old Cranford Conservation Center on rials: newspapers, corrugated card- Plains. For the past four years, the Greater Shelley Wilensky, Junior Deacon with multiple disabilities, and the Birchwood Avenue. board, mixed paper - no books - Applications can be obtained from Newark Conservancy — an urban Michael Pierce, Senior Master of Cer- Vincent Coletta Vocational Center, The center will be open from 9:30 glass bottles, plastic type 1, 2 and 3 environmental and education organi- emonies John Tangelos, Junior Mas- the police desk located in the Munic- providing a supported work environ- a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 bottles, aluminum cans and steel zation that has helped transform the ter of Ceremonies Edgar Sepovda, ipal Building at 8 Springfield Ave. ment for adults with disabilities. a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Saturdays through cans. face of Newark in partnership with Senior Stewards Stan Kissel, Mar- The applications also can be down- shall John DiFiore, Organist Dan For more information about the March. For more information about Cran- loaded from the municipal web site at the Jewish National Fund — has held ford's recycling program, call 908- Watchel, Tyler Peter Barkley and Cerebral Palsy League, call Melissa Christmas trees should not be left www.cranford.com/police by click- this program, hosted by McKinley, an 709-7299. urban school with a largely black and James Coughenour, Historian Jerry Travera at 908-709-1800, Ext. 115. at curbside. They can be taken to the ing on the "Forms" button. Hispanic population. Kaufman and Chaplain Bernard Conservation Center during normal For more, information, call Capt. Cohen. About 75 students from McKinley Legislators available working hours without a permit. Res- Candidates sought Ralph Gregson at 908-276-8875, and from Schechter will explore trees Broderick presented his remarks to In addition to regular business idents can call their garbage haulers to The Cranford Auxiliary Police is evenings, or leave a voice message. and environmental appreciation in the roar and applause of the audience. three cultural traditions: African Continuing the lodge's goal of serv- American, Hispanic and Jewish. ing the Cranford Community Ken Given the current situation in the Broderick presented the lodge's first Middle East, the fact that a large num- Teacher of the Year award to Paul J. ber of McKinely students are Muslim Maloney, an eighth-grade teacher at Congratulations to Cranford's First Bahy of 2003 adds to the poignancy and importance the Hillside Avenue School. Maloney of the program, which will allow for a also was selected as the Union Coun- dialogue between the two groups, ty teacher of the year and was a state organizers said. finalist. Philip Morin IV Betty Goldfond of the Greater Newark Conservancy has planned a was born to collaboration that allows students to Historical society seeks interact with their peers from their new members wider community with whom they The Cranford Historical Society is Phil & Maureen Morin have little contact. accepting new members. In addition, for the first time this There are three levels of member- year, the Jewish Education Associa- ship: S25, member; S50, patron; and January 2, 2003 tion of Metro West will bring a group $ 100 or more, benefactor. of Israel educators to facilitate the Checks should be made to the at 12:35 PM program. Cranford Historical Society and Solomon Schechter Director of mailed to the Cranford Historical in Overlook Hospital Jewish Studies Moshe Rudin and Society, c/o Hanson House, 38 McKinley special projects coordina- Springfield Ave., Cranford, 07016. weighing 8 lbs tor Beverly Tesoroni are coordinating For more information, call the the event. society at 908-276-0082. measuring 21V* inches long The event will take place at Founded in 1927, the Cranford McKinley School, 1 Colonnade Historical Society has been preserv- Place, Newark, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 ing and perpetuating Cranford history p.m. for 75 years. For more information, call Lori Hoffher is president of the McKinley School at 973-268-5270. Cranford Historical Society.

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Clark • 732-382-7755 41 North Ave. CRANFORD PAGE 8 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 THE EAGLE OBITUARIES Dana J, Shuhan selling the store and retiring, died on Surviving are two daughters, Claire worked for 40 years and retired in Physics Laboratory for 15 years and Jan. 8 at home, the day after his wife, McCulloch and Lois Roesel; six 1985. Antoni Pyziak Dana J. Shuhan, 47, of Portland, retired five years ago. Joan, died in Overlook Hospital, grandchildren and six great- While there, Mr. Miller was one of Antoni Pyziak, 85, of Cranford, Earlier, Mr. Beane had been Maine, formerly of Cranford, died Summit grandchildren. the pioneers in the development of the formerly of Elizabeth, died Jan. 14 at Jan. 2 at home. employed by General Public Utilities Born in Newark, Mr. Townley metal casings for cardiac pacemakers. home. of New Jersey as an expert in the Born in Jersey City, Mrs. Shuhan grew up in Union and lived in Bask- He served in the Army Signal Born in Kozlow, Poland, Mr. lived in Cranford and had spent most Raymond J. Vetter design, construction and operation of ing Ridge before moving to Warren in Corps during World War EL Pyziak lived in Elizabeth before mov- jet-peaking power plants and nuclear of her childhood in New Jersey. Raymond J. Vetter, 65, of Little 1992. Mr. Miller was a member of the ing to Cranford three years ago. power plants. She received her master's degree in Egg Harbor, formerly of Cranford, Until then, he had been owner of Landings Golf and Tennis Club. He was a machinist at Georgia He was a member of the cleanup counseling psychology from the State died Jan. 8 in Sand Lake Hospital, Dick's Hobbyland in Cranford. Surviving are his wife, Mary; a son, Pacific, Newark, for 25 years and committee after the Three Mile Island University of New York at Oswego. Orlando, Fla. Mr. Townley was an Army veteran, William A.; a daughter, JoAnne M, retired in 1978. nuclear incident. Mrs. Shuhan worked for many Born in Newark, Mr. Vetter lived in who worked as an aircraft mechanic Barton; a brother, Wesley, and four Mr. Pyziak was a sergeant in the Mr. Beane helped to write the years as a guidance counselor in high Cranford before moving to Little Egg during World War n. grandchildren. Polish Resettlement Corps and National Electrical Code and taught schools in Phoenix and Vernon, N.Y., He graduated from the Casey Jones Harbor five years ago. received a war medal. and at (he Raritan Valley Community the code as part of (he staff at Prince- School of Aeronautics, Newark. He was a self-employed plastering Jenny Wilson He also was a member of the Polish ton University. College. Mr. Townley was an active mem- contactor and owned die V&J Con- Falcons Drum and Bugle Corps. Jenny Wilson, 83, of Cranford died He was a member of the Institute of She also was a licensed massage ber of the Central Jersey chapter of struction Co., Cranford, for 25 years Surviving are a daughter, Janet therapist. before retiring in 1997. Jan. 9 in Runnelis Specialized Hospi- Electrical and Electronics Engineers. the National Railway Historical Rocco; two brothers, Stanley and Jan, Surviving are his wife, Deloris; a Surviving are her husband, Alex; Mr. Vetter was a member of the tal of Union County, Berkeley Society. and a grandchild. daughter, Karen Stratz; four sons, three sons; her mother, Doris Childs; Knights of Columbus Council, Gar- Heights. He also was active with the Circus James, Ken and Kyle Ewald and Don two sisters, Kathryn and Lisa Childs, wood, and was a past exalted ruler of Born in Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Wil- Model Builders International and was Evelyn R. Kessler Beane; 18 grandchildren and four and a brother, Robert Childs. Cranford Elks Lodge 2006. He served son Ivied in Cranford for 70 years. president of the CMB Sparks Ring Evelyn R. Kessler, 86, of Cranford, great-grandchildren. in the Army Reserve. She was a teacher's aide with the No. 4 of Northern New Jersey. Cranford Board of Education for 25 formerly of Clark, died Jan. 15 in the Joan Townley Mr. Townley also was a member of Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Atria Assisted Living, Cranford. Arleen; two sons, Raymond M. and years before retiring. Joseph Berkowitz Joan Townley, 64, of Warren the Commemorative Airforce, a Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Kessler Robert L.; a daughter, Karen Quigley; Mrs. Wilson was a volunteer at Township, whose husband, "Richard, group that preserves World War II-era lived in Clark for 25 years and Toms Joseph Berkowitz, 85, of Boca a brother, Louis, and eight Runnelis Specialized Hospital and owned and operated Dick's Hobby- combat aircraft. River for 20 years before moving to Raton, Fla., formerly of Cranford, grandchildren. was a member of the Flower Club and died Jan. 19 at home. land in Cranford for 35 years before Surviving are two stepdaughters, choir, both with St Mark's AME Cranford two years ago. selling the store and retiring, died Jan. daughters, Kathleen Schnur and She was a saleswoman in the cur- Born in Bayonne, Mr. Berkowitz Rocco C. Freda Church, Cranford. lived in Old Bridge, Cranford an

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Senior defenseman Jim Augustine capped the scoring That's what the Johnson High School ice hockey team with a power play goal in the closing minutes. Junior Brian By Jeff Wolfram After the Comets cut the deficit to 24-23 early in the has done of late. Michlacyk was awarded an assist on the play. third period, Hillside's Kateema McLean was called for Staff Writer The Crusaders proved that point again Monday night in Senior goaltender Bryan Klimchak finished with 26 a technical foul. HILLSIDE — The turnaround continues. an 8-3 victory over Dayton at Warinanco Rink. saves in net. After winning only three games last year, the John- That seemed to jump-start the Johnson offense as it Johnson's record stood at 7-2-1 entering last night's "We've gotten great defense and goaltending," Nudo went on a 10-0 run to bring the score to 34-23. Junior son High School girls' basketball team has almost scheduled game against Westfield at Warinanco. said. "We've really been playing consistent hockey." tripled that mark already by sporting an 8-1 mark as of forward Lauren Tomasovic capped the drive by knock- In their previous three games, the Crusaders have Tuesday's 51-41 victory at Hillside. ing down a five-foot banker off a nice bounce pass from Last Saturday, Nudo scored twice in leading the Crusad- received strong performances from senior forward Jon Parin. ers to a 4-1 victory over West Windsor South at Twin Oaks The Crusaders are scheduled to host Newark Central Nudo and sophomore forward Dan Kargus. today at 4 p.m. and then play at Roselle Park Tuesday Rink in Morristown. After Hillside's Keisha McLean made one free throw Nudo had four goals against Dayton and Kargus scored night at 7. to cut it to 34-24, Johnson freshman Jamilee Pflug a school-record seven against Millburn Jan. 7. McCarrick and Kargus also connected for Johnson, who "We have two things going for us," Johnson first- scored consecutive two-point buckets to put the. score at In the win over Dayton, Nudo scored 3:12 into the game were playing without head coach John Szwed, who was year coach Steve Kaelblein said. "We have two fresh- 38-24. The last two points came on a steal and layup. on a wraparound off an assist from Matt Nieroda to make it serving the first of a two-game suspension. men playing significant minutes and all the other girls Keisha McLean closed out the quarter with a 15-foot 1-0. "We played with some adversity in the past, so we came are a yea>- older." jumper to bring the score to 38-26. He then tallied a minute later on assists from Kargus and together now," Kargus said. 'The team has really been The Comets closed to within 39-34 early in the fourth Nieroda to bring the score to 2-0. playing as a unit." In addition to the infusion of young talent, Kaelblein before Johnson responded with a 6-0 run to push its feels that familiarity has played a huge part in the "I knew they were going to come out excited," Nudo Kargus was the focal point in the Crusaders' 9-0 victory lead to 45-34. said. "I just wanted to come out strong." team's success. Hillside then countered with its own 6-0 run to get to over Millburn two weeks ago at South Mountain Arena in After Dayton cut the deficit to 2-1 late in the first period, West Orange. Scoring three goals in each of the first two "Most of the girls have played with one another since within 45-40 with 2:23 left Johnson responded with a goal by senior defenseman periods and one more in the third, Kargus fell one goal shy grammar school," Kaelblein said. "The parents of the However, the Crusaders made two free throws to up Craig McCarrick 3:12 into the second for a 3-1 advantage. of tying the state record of eight in a game, which was set kids in town deserve a lot of credit because the kids are their lead to 47-40. The Bulldogs bit back with 7:13 left in the period to get in 1994 by Hopewell Valley's Matt Kerr in a 12-11 victory coming here having learned the basic fundamentals of "We played a tight, zone pressure defense," Kaelb- within 3-2. However, Johnson scored a minute later on a over Cranford. the game. We're now just beginning to see it pay off." lein said. "They didn't make shots down the stretch and goal by Kargus to push its lead back to two goals at 4-2, we made our free throws." "That was the best night I ever had," Kargus said. "I'm Tied 4-4 early in the first period against Hillside, the Nudo and Nieroda were credited with assists. Hillside's Hassanah Oliver made one free throw to However, Dayton answered just 18 seconds later to seeing the net very well." Crusaders went on a 6-0 run to close out the quarter and make it 47-41 before Johnson closed out the scoring on Nudo and senior center Dan Tice had the other goals for take a 10-4 lead. close to within 4-3. a follow by Molloy and a short jumper by Parin. With 2:44 left in the period, Nudo scored his third goal Johnson, which received a 33-save performance from "We really wanted to win this game," Molloy said. Klimchak. Freshman forward Samantha Parin started the surge for the "hat trick." After jumping out of the penalty box, "It helps in deciding who will win the conference." when she nailed a five-foot turnaround jumper in the Nudo took a cross-ice pass from McCarrick and buried a "I think we're playing our best hockey right now," Kar- Johnson defeated Hillside 42-40 earlier in the season paint. Parin finished with a game-high 21 points. low liner into the left comer of the net to make it 5-3. gus said; "We're working really hard and the results are in Clark. After Hillside closed to within 10-9 early in the sec- "I yelled to my teammates, if they got the puck, to pass it showing." "Competing in the Sky Division has really helped ond quarter, Johnson's Lyndsay Molloy countered with to me," Nudo said. "I got a great pass from McCarrick and Johnson is scheduled to skate against West Milford us," Kaelblein said. "We're playing against teams that an offensive rebound and putback to make it 12-9. just tucked it into the comer." Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Warinanco. are on the same level as we are." The junior center used the same method to close out Nudo picked up his fourth goal early in the third period Upcoming: Jan. 25 West Milford, 1:30 p.m.; Jan. 29 Last Friday night, Johnson defeated visiting Bound the half as Johnson held a 20-18 edge. when he gained possession of a loose puck and fired a shot Wayne Valley, 6 p.m.; Feb. 2 at Ridge, 6:45 p.m.; Feb. 3 at Brook 54-12. The Crusaders jumped out to a 21-0 lead into the top right comer. His unassisted goal gave Johnson West Windsor, 4 p.m.; Feb. 7 at Nutley, 9 p.m.; Feb. 10 at in the first period and never looked back. Sophomore Molloy finished with 13 points, 18 rebounds and six a 6-3 advantage. Millbum, 6; Feb. 12 Westfield, 6. blocks. point guard Kerri Sullivan led the attack with 10 points. "We added a few more plays for this game," Molloy NOTES: As of Tuesday, Johnson had just one loss in said. "It revolved around getting rebounds and scoring the Sky Division, that to Manville. off them." Upcoming: Jan. 23 Newark Central, 4 p.m.; Jan. 28 Hot Stove affair to honor Molloy opened the second half in style as she at Roselle Park, 7 p.m.; Jan. 30 St. Mary's, 4; Jan. 31 at blocked consecutive shots by Hillside freshman guard Dayton, 7; Feb. 4 at Brearley, 7; Feb. 7 New Provi- Porchia Isom. dence, 4; Feb. 11 Manville, 4; Feb. 14 Newark Tech, 4. past and present athletes Three outstanding athletes who distinguished them- Honorable Mention honors in each of his three baseball selves on and off the baseball diamonds of Union County seasons at Roselle and led the team in walks and runs will be inducted into the Union County Baseball Hall of scored, while contributing stellar defense. Cranford ice hockey team Fame during awards ceremonies Feb. 9. Cole was also active with American Legion Baseball, Fred Cole of Roselle, William Giglio of Linden and playing three seasons for Roselle and two for Cranford. He Ramon Ortel of Elizabeth will be honored at the" 67th was selected to the Legion All-Staf Team inTI965 before playing well at the moment Annual Union County Baseball Association Hot Stove going on to play two years at the University of Bridgeport. League Dinner at the L'Affaire Banquet Center on 1099 For the next 11 years, Cole was a fixture in the Union Route 22 East in Mountainside. County League and the Union County Twilight League as Victory on Monday upped record to 9-3-3 The program begins at 1 p.m. a player and later as a player/coach. He played with the The special guest speaker at the awards luncheon will be Roselle Amorellis in the State Tournament of Champions By Jeff Wolfram and excellent goaltending." former Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees slug- in 1965 before joining the Elizabeth Braves. While with Staff Writer The Cougars began the season with a four-game ger Steve Balboni. the Braves, Cole played in the Tournament of Champions ROSELLE — Playing good, fundamental hockey. unbeaten streak of 3-0-1. Known primarily for his ability to hit the long ball, Bal- twice, finishing third in 1974 whiile serving as a player/ That's what Cranford High School ice hockey coach Cranford opened its campaign with a 4-4 tie against boni totaled 181 home runs over the course of 11 major coach. Rich Hurley feels his team has been doing of late. Bayonne at Warinanco on Dec. 2. Junior center Mike league seasons. Cole started his scholastic coaching career as an assis- Looking at what his squad has done in its last handful of Davitt scored in the third period to tie the contest. From 1981 through 1993, Balboni played primarily for tant coach at Madison Central High School from games, it's hard to disagree. After defeating Westfield on Dec. 4, the Cougars then the Yankees and the Roylas, but also had stints with the 1971-1979. He served as head coach from 1980-1994, dur- Cranford had won five straight, including a 5-0 victory knocked off Verona two days later. Both games were play- Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. ing which time his teams won two Red Division champion- over Verona at Warinanco Rink Monday night to improve ed at Warinanco. Balboni blasted 36 home runs in 1985 and helped the ships, a county title and two county runner-up trophies. its record to 9-3-3. The Cougars were scheduled to skate Cranford capped off its run with a 4-2 victory over Sum- Roylas win their only World Series that season. In 1988, his team reached the Group 4 state final after against Bernards Tuesday afternoon at Chimney Rock in mit at Warinanco on Dec. 9. Conte had two goals, while Balboni was bom in Brockton, Mass, in 1957. Brockton winning the Central Jersey, Group 4 crown. For the past Bridgewater. Ahern and senior forward Paul Boesgaard had one each. is also the hometown of the great, undefeated heavyweight three years, Cole has been the head coach at Old Bridge Cranford took a 1-0 lead against Verona with 2:02 left in Streko made 17 saves between the pipes. boxer Rocky Marciano. High School, after serving as an assistant for four seasons. the first period on an unassisted goal by senior forward After going 1-2 in its next three games, Cranford tied its Balboni now resides in Berkeley Heights. Coach Cole's high school players, through the years, Ryan Ahern. next two games to bring its record to 4-2-3. "We're very pleased to have Steve Balboni speak again have included 32 All-County players, 16 All-State players Cranford added to its cushion in the second period when The Cougars tied Johnson 4-4 at Warinanco on Dec. 23 at our Hot Stove Dinner," said Freeholder Chairman and six future professional ballplayers. Adrian Taberna and Chris Delia Serra found the net. and then battled Mendham to a 1-1 draw at Warinanco on Deborah Scanlon of Union Township, who also serves as Cole remains active in the New Jersey State Coaches Taberna, a senior forward, scored an unassisted goal at Dec. 30. the liaison to the county's Parks and Recreation Advisory Association. He's been the president of the Middlesex 9:52, while Delia Serra, a junior forward, was set up by In the tie against Mendham, Ahem had the lone goal on Board. County Coaches Association for 10 years and was instru- junior defenseman Chris Ozolnieks with six seconds an assist from Sigmund. Senior netminder Drew D'Amico "His son plays in our league and Steve is a big fan of the mental in organizing the Middlesex County Senior AU- remaining. stopped 26 shots. Fall Teen League. This year the awards dinner will be held Star Game. The Cougars closed out the scoring in the third period on "We have two really good goaltenders in Streko and on a Sunday afternoon for a change, so we hope more fam- A sought after speaker, he's an instructor at the Rutgers goals by senior forward Neil Lanz and sophomore forward D'Amico," Hurley said. "I feel confident in going with ilies will be able to attend and enjoy the ceremonies." University Baseball Camp and for Joe Wladyka Camps. Joe Conte. either one." Tickets for the dinner are $35, with proceeds going to Today, Cole lives in Highland Park with his wife and Lanz tallied at the 13:19 mark off an assist from Ozol- Cranford suffered its last loss to Central Conference- help fund the Union County Summer Youth Baseball daughter. nieks, while Conte scored on an assist from Taberna. White Division opponent Ridge 4-1 at the Bridgewater League for youngsters ages 8-15 and the newer Fall Teen William Giglio: Giglio was a player in the Union Coun- Cranford held a 25-6 edge in shots on goal. Sports Arena on Jan. 5. Conte had the lone Cougar goal. League. ty Baseball Association Youth Leagues from age 7-16 and "We don't have any 50-goal scorers on the team," Hur- "We probably won't win the division because of the loss Organized in 1945, the Youth Baseball League reached also served as a scorekeeper, umpire and coach. In 1959, ley said. "However, we have about eight guys who will to Ridge," Hurley said. "They're a very tough team, so it's a new high in participation last summer. Giglio won the Boys League MVP award and placed sec- score about 10 each." going to be hard for someone to knock them off." Union County Baseball Association Hall of Famers ond in 1961's Senior League voting to current Hall of The Cougars' streak started against Johnson in a 6-1 vic- NOTES: Hurley was excited to announce that all pro- include Hillside's Phil "The Scooter" Rizzuto, Jake Wood Famer, Ray Korn. tory at Warinanco on Jan. 8. Ozolnieks, Conte and junior ceeds from this.Monday's scheduled game against West- of Elizabeth, Willie Wilson of Summit, Mountainside's While playing in the Linden City League on the Fourth defenseman Kurt Sigmund each had one goal and one field at Warinanco will go directly to the World Trade Jeff Torborg, Al Santorini of Union Township and Reggie Ward Boys Club team, Giglio pitched two no-hitters and assist, while Ahem added one goal. Center Memorial Fund in Cranford. The contest is slated Hammonds of Scotch Plains. 11 one-hitters in a five-year span. He started coaching in Cranford then won three more prior to the Verona vic- for a 6 p.m. start. In addition to the new Hall of Fame inductees, the Hot Ed Flanagan's Linden PAL youth leagues and coached for- tory. The Cougars blanked Wayne Valley 4-0 at Warinan- "The event is a scaled-down version of last year's prog- Stove League Baseball Dinner will also honor a number of mer University of Miami standout, Randy Guerra. co on Jan. 13. Ahern had a pair of goals, while Sigmund ram," Hurley said. "It's always a great time when both young athletes and local baseball teams for their recent Giglio lives in Basking Ridge with his wife of 32 years, and Lanz added one each. Sophomore goaltender Thomas teams meet." achievements. Carol. He has two sons, Scott and Robert and a grandson. Streko made 12 saves for the shutout. Tickets for the game are $7 for adults and $5 for stu- Among the recipients will be Marc Weres of Union Giglio's father, the late Vito Giglio, was president of the "We've done a good job of shutting down our opponents dents. They can be purchased at Cranford Comer in Cran- Township, who will receive the Edward Cooper Memorial Union County Baseball Association for many years and on the streak," Hurley said. "We've received great defense ford or at the door. Award for the Most Valuable Scholastic Baseball Player; was elected to the Union County Hall of Fame in 1967. and Becky Riccitelli of Roselle Park, who will receive the Ramon Ortel: Ortel was born in Elizabeth in 1939. He Banyasz Memorial Award for the Most Valuable Scholas- attended Roosevelt Junior High and Thomas A. Edison Cranford girls' win two straight tic Softball Player. Vocational-Technical School, where he starred as an Weres capped a brilliant 2002 season at shortstop for infielder, pitcher and catcher for three years from The Cranford High School girls' basketball team Cranford 7th grade boys' Union High when he hit a two-run homer in Union's vic- 1955-1957. entered Tuesday afternoon's scheduled home game against basketball 7-2 in preseason tory over Jackson in the Group 4 state tournament champ- In Ortel's senior year at Edison, he gained Union Coun- Plainfield with renewed confidence after winning back-to- ionship game. ty All-State laurels. Ortel regularly batted over .300 in the back games last weekend. Cranford's 7th grade boys' PAL basketball team com- pleted a 7-2 preseason with a very exiciting double over- Weres batted .477 for the season and saved six games as Youth League and in 1956-57, before serving in the mili- a relief pitcher. He is attending Monmouth University on a The Cougars began the week with a 4-8 record after time win over Warren's 8th grade team. tary, he played American Legion ball and also played for baseball scholarship. beating Kearny 43-32 Thursday and Newark East Side The night before, the boys' defeated a very physical 8th the Elizabeth Colonials. Riccitelli posted a 23-4 record last spring with a 0.54' 42-40 Saturday. grade team from St. Helen's in Westfield. Simon Smith While in the military, Ortel first played for the Altus Air earned tournament MVP honors. ERA and fashioned a school-record 298 strikeouts in only Force team in Oklahoma. her sophomore year at Roselle Park High School. Junior guard Amanda Mitchell had an outstanding game Smith received much support on the offensive end of the Nowadays, Ortel umpires high school baseball, softball against Kearny, netting nine points and dishing out seven floor from the likes of Andrew Ciencin and Michael Tubel- Riccitelli also had a .483 batting average for the season. and basketball games throughout Union County and occa- assists. Tara Brennan and Melissa Montalvo also played li, rebounding from Doug Berkowitz and Sean Scanlon and Riccitelli was named an All-Union County and All-Group sionally in state tournaments. He lives in Summit and has well, both scoring eight points. Brennan also did well to clutch shooting from Derek Rich, Dan McMahon and Dan 1 First Team honoree by The Star-Ledger. two sons, Ray and Jim; a daughter, Cindy; and two grab 12 rebounds and block four shots. Byrnes. Also playing tough defense were Andrew Here are the 2003 inductees into the Union County granddaughters. McGIynn and Travis Franz. Baseball Hall of Fame: The dinner is sponsored by the Union County Baseball Freshman forward Rebecca Flanagan scored 13 points Cranford is looking forward to competing in the A Fred Cole: Cole was an outstanding second baseman Association, in cooperation with the Union County Board and hauled in six rebounds in the triumph over East Side. Flight of the Bi-County league and the statewide PAL and leadoff hitter at Roselle High School from 1962-1964. of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Department Flanagan made 11 of 15 free throw attempts and Mitchell Tournament that commences in February at the Rahway He played in the Union County finals in 1964 and in two of Parks and Recreation. added 10 points. Recreation Center. state sectional finals. Cole was awarded All Union County Tickets may be obtained by calling 908-527-4910. 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The Board of Chosen Freeholders By Mark Hrywna McGreevey has been pitching introduced the measure during its meeting Jan. 16 and a public hearing and Regional Editor regarding sprawl and unchecked final adoption is scheduled at its regular meeting Feb. 13. Should the ordinance Despite savings of several million growth as a threat to our way of life. pass, as expected, it would be the fourth straight year green fees have risen at dollars in various areas, the Union the county's golf courses. County administration last week Sitting in traffic on Route 22 "Fees are no different than taxes," Freeholder Lewis Mingo, an avid golfer introduced a budget that calls for rais- West in Springfield or anywhere on and member of the county's Golf Committee, said. "No one is going to be ing the tax levy by $17.5 million to Westfield Avenue we see the prob- happy with an increase in fees. It's really being done because we need to man- help offset a $27.5-million deficit. lem quickly. Coming up with the age what we do in a budget crisis." The increase would put the total right solution for growth, and not The park system, particularly the golf courses, are one of the few places amount to be raised through property making more mistakes, now that's where the county can generate revenue, he said. "It's, at this point, with the taxes for the 2003 budget at $191 mil- the tough one. financial strains, some of the things we have as options to balance the budget." lion, up from $174 million last year. Approximately 80 percent of the Department of Parks and Recreation's revenue The overall budget was introduced at comes from the three golf courses: Ash Brook in Scotch Plains, Galloping Hill $340.5 miilion this year, up 1.8 per- in Kenilworth and Oak Ridge in Clark. cent from the $334 million spending Left The fee increases will not be a "huge part" of the budget, Mingo said, but it plan for 2002. will help the county's financial situation. Union County Manager George Out Union County Manager George Devanney submitted his executive budget Devanney, who by law has until Jan. proposal to the freeholder board last week. The S340-million spending plan 15 each year to submit his budget to By Frank Capece includes an increase in the tax levy of SI7.5 million, helping to plug a S27.5 the Board of Chosen Freeholders, said million deficit created by a drop in revenue of SI3.5 million and a rise in costs increased by $14 million while expenses of $14 million. overall revenues declined by some Green fees will rise by $2, the same increase as in the previous years, from SI3.5 million, creating the deficit. The goal of encouraging growth SI8 to $20 on weekdays, and from S20 to S22 on weekends. As recently as Since local tax rates have not yet and housing in the urban areas 1999, green fees for weekday play were SI2. Green fees for senior citizens will been set, Devanney said he could only remains elusive. Despite sewer go from $12 to S14 on weekdays and S20 to $22 on weekends. Out-of-county estimate how much the budget might bans, limiting road development residents will pay $40 for weekday play and $44 on weekends, compared to k increase property taxes for homeown- and a hostile Department of Envir- $36 and $40, respectively, last year. Photo By Jeff Graiiit ers. He said the average tax hike throughout the county likely will be onmental Protection in terms of The fee for golf carts also will rise from $ 15 to $ 16 for nine holes and from A light snowfall covers Galloping Hill golf course in less than $100, with towns like Eliza- permit granting it hasn't stemmed $24 to $26 for 18 holes. Fees for golf ID cards will go from S30 to $35 and for Kenilworth. The county has closed Ash Brook golf beth and Rahway seeing an increase the desire of people to live in the senior citizens and youth, from $25 to $30. course for the winter, as well as the front nine at 'burbs. It also means no assistance of S40 to $50, Union about $100, and Mingo said the county takes into consideration whether its fees are within Galloping Hill. Oak Ridge golf course in Clark and a $300 hike in Summit. for a large number of minorities the range of other public and county golf courses. "We're not the cheapest, but 18 holes at Galloping Hill are open, weather and low-income residents who just we're not the most expensive." permitting. County officials said they are still want a decent place to live. A comparison of golf fees for 2002-03 provided by the county shows Union feeling the effects of the loss of S14 million in revenue from the state, as a to be comparable to other counties when it comes to green fees. Somerset sion at Warinanco Ice Rink in Roseile, but private and group lessons at the rink Sometimes we can agree on charges $14 and S16; Morris, $20.50 and $26; Essex, $13 and S15; Middlesex, result of removing federal and state are slated to go up, as will lessons at the county's two pools: Wheeler Pool in prisoners in 2000. Despite laying off smart growth. East on Route 22, $16 to $26, and Ocean, $12 to $24. Linden and Walter Ulrich Memorial Pool in Rahway. Fees at Watchung Stables Hillside has been making progress. 75 corrections officers and closing the During the last decade, Union County has invested an estimated $10 million and Trailside Nature and Science Center, both in Mountainside, also will not old jail in 2001, Devanney said the In case you missed it, a new in renovations to its golf courses, another reason cited in prior years for fee increase. Weekly fees for admission to the county's day camps will rise for 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art "effects of this shortfall for the cur- hikes. nonprofit organizations and commercial enterprises, depending on the number rent budget year" is S9.3 million. Honda dealership has risen. Com- Miscellaneous fees at the golf courses will remain the same, as will admis- of campers...... petitors are also niocjerriizing their . . Drops in revenue included.S^-mt!- dealerships. A new 3,000-square- lion in interest on investments, due to foot Norcrown Bank is operating lagging interest rates and a smaller surplus, and S350,000 less than antic- on Liberty Avenue. Kean selected to replace Bagger in Senate ipated from Board of Elections rev- enues. Hillside's Urban Enterprise 11-candidate field to succeed assemblyman will narrow this week Zone operation has meant two By Mark Hrywna ment that the local party will be uni- An ordinance scheduled for a pub- more cops and a completed streets- Regional Editor fied behind whoever earns the major- 'There's not a bad lie hearing and final adoption during cape improvement on Liberty By the end of the week, a field of ity's support. the freeholder board's Feb. 13 regular Avenue. The Township Council nearly a dozen candidates for Thomas "We've agreed that to be in the candidate there,' meeting will increase some fees with- will consider proposals for a new Kean Jr.'s Assembly seat likely will best interests; we're committed to among the six. in the parks system, including green streetscape on Maple Avenue. It have been reduced by at least three. that," Hatfield said of the Summit fees at the three golf courses. The fee shows a smart mayor like Karen As Republicans last week unani- Republican Committee. — Ron Frigerio hike is expected to generate an addi- tional $250,000 in revenue for 2003. McCoy and Economic Develop- mously selected Kean to replace Two years ago, Hatfield also was The Department of Parks and Recre- ment Director Sal Antonelli can Richard Bagger in the state Senate in a race against a fellow council col- County towns in the 21st District are make a difference. during a convention Jan. 16 at The league, Dr. Eric Munoz, who also is ation anticipates revenues of approxi- expected to meet and interview candi- mately S5.3 million this year. Westwood in Garwood, the race to fill the GOP chairman in Summit. Both dates early next month, Frigerio said, Kean's seat was expected to narrow as were seeking election to the Assem- The county's surplus, anticipated The Hillside improvements are before delegates from throughout the at $15 million last year, is expected to local GOP committees met this week. bly seat, and Summit Republicans district meet the morning of Feb. 15 at still the exception. Anti-sprawl is be $ 10 million this year, a fact target- The party will meet Feb. 15 to elect chose Munoz, who filled a vacancy The Westwood to decide Kean's suc- seen as a code to scuttle moderate Kean's successor. ed by Republicans. As recently as housing opportunity. The alliance before running for election with Kean cessor in the Assembly. and Bagger in November 2001. 1999, the county experienced a record of builders looking for a profit and Nearly a dozen candidates from Bagger, 42, announced his resig- throughout the 21st Legislative Dis- Barry said it is important to pres- surplus of $40 million. minorities seeking decent housing nation early this month to focus on his But Devanney said this year's is still strong. On the other side of trict have emerged from the district's ent a united front when trying to build professional career. He recently was four counties: Union, Essex, Somer- coalitions outside the county, which budget woes are not a matter of party the fence are public officials who promoted at Pfizer Inc., a pharmaceu- politics, but the same problems faced see more congestion, costly school set and Morris. will be important to any of the candi- tical firm. Union comprises a majority of the Thomas Kean Jr. dates from outside Union County. this year by other counties, cities and construction, and need to provide Kean is scheduled to be sworn in states throughout the nation. district while Essex only includes Union County comprises about more services. field GOP Chairman John Bramnick to the state Senate this afternoon. The "It's just the economic times we're Millbum and Somerset and Morris two-thirds of the delegation from the Westfield resident first was appointed make up the remainder. and former Cranford Township Com- 21st Legislative District. faced with," the county manager said. Most would agree with the gov- mitteeman Philip Morin. to the Assembly to succeed Alan Overall, expenses were reduced by Candidates seeking Kean's Union County Republican Chair- Augustine, who resigned in March ernor's effort to beef up the ability Republicans in Summit and West- $3.9 million, Devanney said, and all Assembly post include Warren Town- man Ron Frigerio said his main job is 2001 due to health reasons, before of planning boards to consider ship Planning Board Chairman Dan field were scheduled to meet last departments reduced their operating to "keep the seat here in Union Coun- earning election later that year. In expenses by 7 percent, resulting in traffic, noise pollution and set out Gallic, former state Director of Con- night, after this newspaper went to ty," although he will not be making an assessment fees for new projects. I press, to determine which one of their June 2000, the 34-year-old lost a five- savings of 5960,000. sumer Affairs and former Assembly- endorsement of any candidates. He candidate primary for the 7th District like timed growth to ensure infra- man James Barry Jr., Madison Coun- two candidates they should support in described his role as one of leadership On the expenses side, insurance structure needs like roads and sew- next month's convention. Congressional seat. costs increased by $5.2 million, about cilwoman Mary-Anna Holden and to keep the party from being splin- A son of the former governor, ers are in place before the people Meanwhile, Morris County 16 percent, and debt service rose this Millbum Mayor Thomas McDermott. tered. "There's not a bad candidate Kean holds a bachelor of arts degree move in. Republicans are scheduled to meet year to $2.2 million while salaries Candidates from Union County there," he said of the six hopefuls in history from Dartmouth College include Summit Councilwoman P. Saturday morning at the Fish and went up by $5 million. Public safety from Union County. and a master's degree in international costs rose $1.5 million as the county George Spadoro, the mayor of Kelly Hatfield, Summit Councilman Game Club in Chatham to choose Approximately 373 delegates Edison, last week spoke convinc- between Barry and Holden. political economy and international increased security and hired several Henry Ogden, former Freeholder attended last week's convention at security studies from the Fletcher ingly about the need for public Henry Kurz of Roseile Park, West- In the cases of Summit and Morris additional officers for the County The Westwood to select Kean. School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts Police and Sheriff's Office, along works improvements to make life field Mayor Greg McDermott, Wesf- County, there appears to be an agree- Republicans from the nine Union better, and help us through the bad University, as well as a Ph.D: with restructuring within the Prosecu- economic times. Presumably when tor's Office. the Transportation Trust Fund pre- The county also anticipates $1 mil- viously raided by the Whitman Volunteers sought for domestic violence teams lion in annual payments for the next administration is built back up, four years for the early retirement these funds can also be used to The police chiefs of Union County, Clark, Fanwood, Scotch Plains and West- ram, which is scheduled to debut in mid-2003. Applications are now being program. As part of the program, direct growth, and pump up the field, along with the Union County Prosecutor's Office and Project Protect of accepted at the five police departments for vacancies on local domestic violence employees were offered a $1,000 economy. the Y WCA of Eastern Union County, are beginning a joint effort to increase the response teams. Interested citizens can stop by the local police department's bonus for each year of service to the safety and decrease the isolation of domestic violence victims who live and front desk to pick up an application. county. About 140 employees took work in central Union County. These five agencies are currently recruiting vol- advantage of the offers, with approxi- One local official stunned me unteers from their communities to work on the Central Union County Domestic Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, mately 30 positions targeted for elim- the other day with his pompous Violence Response Team. possess a valid driver's license, be willing to serve a minimum of four 12-hour ination. remark that after serving for four shifts per month, and submit to a background investigation including Team members will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, Savings are expected in various years in local government he fingerprinting. information and referral at the time of a domestic violence crisis. areas, including $1 million through an wasn't afraid of lawsuits. Facing early retirement program offered last lawsuits about ugly sprawl, against Project Protect, a initiative of the YWCA of Eastern Union County, provides A 40-hour mandatory intensive training course over an eight-week period family violence prevention, education and training and emergency intervention will be provided to successful applicants. This training will be conducted during year, $600,000 by encouraging a judiciary which gives deference employees to take voluntary fur- to development, while still desiring services. As the lead agency serving victims of domestic violence, the YWCA evening and weekend hours. An understanding of domestic violence issues is a has offered shelter from harm and provided advocacy and counseling services plus, as is bilingual capability. Project Protect and the police departments are loughs, and S2 million by refinancing a quality of life including decent insurance premiums. housing, should scare everybody. to women and children and responded to hotline calls from those in need of committed to multiracial, multiethnic teams in order to best serve the information or assistance. community. - Within the last two years, the county has negotiated with 12 of its Police departments deal with domestic violence within the boundaries of the Any person interested in applying as a volunteer to serve on this team and is a 20 labor unions for employees to Like the sign says, we are criminal justice and family court systems. The service provided to the victim is responsible for our mistakes. resident of Clark, Fanwood, Scotch Plains or Westfield, should call Capt. James make more contributions to their focused on immediate relief from the dangerous situations and the arrest and Zizze of the Clark police at 732-388-3430; Lt Richard Trigo of the Fanwood health benefits, suph as increased user prosecution of the abuser. Through this joint effort, victims encountered by police at 908-322-5000, Ext 118 or 119; Lt John Shebey of the Scotch Plains fees and higher medical co-payments, A resident of Cranford, Frank poEce will have the opportunity to speak with a trained volunteer and get infor- police at 908-322-7100, Ext. 140; Lt James Schneider of the Westfield police as well as placing new employees in a Capece is an attorney. mation and support. at 908-789-4000 or Lt. Robert McGuire of the Union County Police at point of service health plan, POS, ver- The role of community volunteers is significant to the success of this prog- 908-654-9829. sus a preferred provider plan, PPO. PAGE B2 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 WORRALL NEWSPAPERS COUNTY NEWS • Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union and other support staff employed any- County AARP tax aide Sal Conforti at and write. A one-year commitment is offered by Prevention Links, which College for Kids program strengthens communities through sub- Elks Lodge 1583, 281 Chestnut St., where in the legal field — private 908-351-9050 or Jim Walsh appreciated. stance abuse education. Beginning Feb. 1, the College for Union. practice, corporate practice, federal, 908-276-3152, The CPRB volunteers are Studies have shown (hat prevention Kids program, sponsored by the Divi- For more information, call the county, state or municipal govern- appointed by a judge to review cases programs work, and that early intro- sion of Economic Development and Blood Center of New Jersey ment, police departments, etc. — are of those children placed outside of duction of a message, with continual Continuing Education at Union Coun- 1-800-BLOOD-NJ, or welcome to attend. Prospective mem- their natural homes by the Division of Anyone interested in becoming a reinforcement throughout the years, is ty College, will begin its spring prog- 1-800-652-5663, Ext. 140. bers and guests are also welcome; you Youth and Family Services. Based on rams on both the Cranford and Plain- do not have to be a member. message therapist can begin training a thorough review of case records and crucial. Prehistoric Pals is an anger field campuses. Once again, the prog- Red Cross offers course The association offers educational at Union County College. One of its discussion, the CPRB makes recom- management program designed to be newest certificate programs, massage ram will offer test preparation courses The American Red Cross Tri- opportunities to legal professionals mendations to the Family Court effective in the early elementary in addition to its usual arts, music, sci- and members are eligible to receive therapy, takes one full year to com- judge. school years, usually pre-kindergarten County Chapter will hold an Introduc- plete. The program is open to full- ence and computer courses. New this tion to Disaster course for community nationwide discounts on products and CPRB makes every attempt to to first gTade. It features eight prehis- time students, and the courses to be semester are courses for kids and their groups or organizations. This free services from the national affiliate. make certain that these children do toric creature puppets — creatures this spring are Human Biology, parents in "Mini Astronomy," "Con- course can be held at the group's For more information regarding reser- not remain, in placement for longer that typically bring to mind the vio- n Message Therapy, versational Spanish" and "Words in church, community center or one of vations, call Reservations Chairwo- than is necessary before permanency lence and destruction mentioned Motion," American Sign Language. the American Red Cross Chapter man Mary Lou Einhorn at Massage Therapy I, Kinesiology for is restored to their lives. Permanency above using reason to find peaceful offices. Introduction to Disaster is a 908-558-2369 or 908-241-0611. Massage Therapists, and clinic I. for a cliild could mean return to a solutions to everyday problems. Also new this semester are courses Registration for the spring semester is prerequisite for all American Red For information on membership, patent once stabilization has occurred, Young children easily identify with in SAT Preparation and Pre-SAT currently under way. Critical Thinking Skills. The other Cross volunteers dealing with call UCLSA Vice President Christine adoption, long-term foster care, place- the dinosaurs, enabling them to deve- test preparation courses offered disasters. Peoples at 732-680-1114 or The mission of the program is to ment with a relative or individual lop positive coping skills. provide graduates with a comprehen- stabilization. include the Elementary School Profi- If one is interested in assisting 908-527-4555. ciency Assessment given to fourth- sive understanding of the structure The CPR boards meet biweekly on neighbors by responding to fires, and function of the human anatomy, graders, the New Jersey Grade Eight offering mental health counseling, Mondays in Elizabeth. Currently, Watershed program Parade fund-raiser Feb. 1 knowledge of the indications and con- Proficiency Assessment and the High serving food to families and emergen- there are openings on the morning and Did you know there is a ridge run- The Union County St. Patrick's traindications for therapeutic mas- School Proficiency Test. Subject mat- cy service workers or helping manage afternoon boards. Board No. 3 meets ning from Perth Amboy west to Edi- Day Parade Committee will sponsor a sage, and the assessment tools to at 9:30 a.m., Board No. 5 meets at ter and test-taking strategies will be a shelter, then one can volunteer for celebrity bartenders fund-raiser Feb. 1 son, north to West Orange, and east also covered. the chapter. determine when it is appropriate to 10:30 a.m., Board No. 4 meets at 3 into Newark, that creates one large at the Knight of Columbus Council refer to clients or other health care In addition to the test preparation Information on volunteer opportun- p.m. and Board No. 6 meets at 2 p.m. watershed, or water drainage basin? 4504, Jeanette Avenue, Union, from 7 practitioners. Students will gain the Depending on the amount of cases courses, UCC will again offer courses ities and the programs available at the to 11 p.m. Did you know this watershed directly ability to design an appropriate treat- scheduled for review, each board affects the quality of your drinking for youth such as the "Stock Market Tri-County chapter will be discussed. Admission is $5 and includes cof- ment plan utilizing professional skills meets between two and three hours. water, your fishing, swimming, and Game," "Cisko for Kids," "Journal- Volunteers also are needed at blood fee, tea and cake. The Shannon with an appreciation of the ethical All information regarding the cases property value? And did you know the ism Workshop," "Comic Book Art," drives and in Health and Safety Ser- Breeze Band will provide the music. responsibilities of a massage will be sent to one's home to read largest source of pollution in the "Self Defense Techniques," "PeeWee vices. The Tri-County chapter serves The St Columcille and the Union therapist/client relationship. ahead of time. watershed, known as "non-point sour- Extravaganza," "Astronomy," towns in Union, Somerset and Mid- County Police and Fire Pipes and Becoming a massage therapist can ce pollution," comes from the average "Wizard's Workshop — Learn to be a dlesex counties. There are offices in Drums will also perform. For more Training is given by court staff, Magician," and "Theater Workshop." Elizabeth and Plainfield. open the door for many job opportuni- person, not factories and industry? information, call Kathy Noonan ties. Many message therapists open experienced CPRB volunteers and For those in grades eight to 12, a For more information regarding Rotando at 908-352-1477 or Kevin their own clinics or home-based professionals from related fields. If Teen Seminar Series is being offered. attending the orientation or schedul- Dowling at 732-594-1763. one is looking for a worthwhile way Sixth-grade students throughout Courses include "Studies Strategies ing a course, call Victor Webb Jr. at businesses. They are also an impor- Union, Middlesex, Essex and Hudson All proceeds will off set the tant adjunct to treatments offered by to contribute Ms or her time and Workshop," "Composition and Writ- 908-756-6414, Ext. 21. expenses of the parade, which will be would like to make a difference in a counties within the New Jersey desig- ing Skills," "Career Workshop," medical doctors, physical therapists, nated Watershed Management Area 7 March 15 on Morris Avenue in rehabilitation centers, hospice centers, cliild's life, call Donna Madrigal at "Careers in Writing" and "Money UCLSA meets Tuesdsay Union. The Union County St. Pat- 908-659-3589 or e-mail at Donna- will have a unique opportunity to professional athletic teams and chiro- learn about watersheds and non-point Matters." UCLSA, the association for legal rick's Day Parade was founded in Madrigal ©judiciary .state .nj .us. For more information on College practors. In addition, corporate well- source pollution through a special professionals, will meet Tuesday at 1997 and is one of the fastest growing ness programs, spas, resorts, cruise for Kids programming, call Dale parades in the state. 45-minute hands-on presentation Costa's Ristorante, 120 Chestnut St., ships and athletics also offer many Prehistoric Pals program sponsored by the Union County Munn at 908-709-7048 or e-mail Roselle Park. [email protected]. employment opportunities. A swooping pterodactyl, an angry Department of Parks and Recreation. Following a social gathering at 6 Wanted: tax volunteers For more information on the Mas- tryannosaurus, and a torrential down- The educational program is funded p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m., a rep- Special opportunity for men and sage Therapy Program, call Andrea pour threatening a community; these through a New Jersey Department of Community blood drives resentative from the Northeast Spine Mariani, program coordinator, at women volunteers to give free help to scenarios sound more like a horror Environmental Protection grant and The Blood Center of New Jersey & Wellness Center will be discuss 908-791-4916. low- and moderate-income residents movie than a prevention program. offers practical information about will sponsor the following blood "Six Ways to Improve Your Health." in preparing their federal and New However these dinosaurs are part of water quality and ways to prevent drives: Cost of dinner is $23. Jersey income and property tax rebate Board seeks volunteers Prehistoric Pals, the newest program non-point source pollution. • Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., Union Hospi- The Northeast Spine & Wellness forms from February to April 2003. The Child Placement Review tal, 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union. Center is multidisciplinary facility in Volunteers for this service receive Board Program in Union County is • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rosel- Clark that specializes in Chiropractic training in December and January looking for volunteers to assist die le Park High School, 185 W. Webster and Physical Therapy. through the IRS, state Tax Depart- courts in speeding up permanency for Ave. All legal professionals, secretaries ment and AARP. children. There are no special require- For more information, call Union ments other than the ability to read COUNTRV FOLK ART $$CASH NOW!! CRAFT

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Register at the Youth Services desk, by calling 973-376-4930, Ext. 232, or by sending e-mail to [email protected] m. The show is for all ages, and is particularly appropriate for middle- schoolers. His performances have been called humorous, compassionate and inspir- ing. Known for his unique ability to reach audiences of all ages, Rivest has redefined the art of mime. His charac- ters and stories resonate with audi- ences as he reflects the comedy and drama of their lives. Rivest is one of America's most sought-after mimes. A former student of Marcel Marceau and M. Decroux, Rivest has presented more than 3,000 performances throughout 11 countries in Europe, Africa and across the Unit- ed States. He has directed and acted in award-winning cable television spe- cials and currently receives national television exposure through his Hienz Artist Stephanie Lalor of Linden brushes supersaturated scenic paint replicating 18th-cen- "Family Works" appearances. tury Jean-Honor Fragonard's, The Progress of Love' in creating the set for Neil Simon's Along with dance and theater train- The Dinner Party' at Cranford Dramatic Club. ing in Paris and New York City, Rivest received his bachelor of arts degree from Hampshire College. Cur- rently performing and teaching at col- Art plays role in CDC's 'Dinner' lege theaters, schools, symphonies, When Neil Simon's hit comedy "The Dinner Party" "The Progress of Love" at CDC depicts Fragonard's dance companies and community opens Feb. 7 at the Cranford Dramatic Club, the hand- romantic scenes including "The Pursuit," "The Meeting," functions, Rivest has choreographed painted stage setting is the visual feast in a labor of love "The Lover Crowned," "Love Letters" and "Reverie." and directed more than 90 original for two local artists. The putti include "Love, the Sentinel," "Love Pursuing a works. In the production, a gourmet restaurant in Paris "sets the Dove," "Love as Jester," "Love Triumphant," and "Love, This program will be held at the Award-winning mime Robert Rivest will bring his high-fly- table" for three couples who have been mysteriously the Avenger." Each tells a story. Springfield Public Library, 66 Moun- ing performance to the Springfield Public Library Monday. invited, unbeknownst to one another, to dine together in a All the scenes are painstakingly painted by McGhee and private room. This is the scene for CDC set designer- Lalor working on six panels of canvas that are 7 feet tail painter Mary McGhee of Cranford to cast a magic spell by 9 feet wide. Custom canvas stretchers were made by over the Cranford theater and transport the audience to CDC construction chiefs Jim Ruff and Terry Schultz, both Russian circus will bound into UCAC France via her masterful artwork. She is assisted by ing St. in Rahway. For more informa- of Cranford. The Russian American Kids Cir- circus artistry with state-of-the-art Stephanie Lalor of Linden in this ambitious and unique tion, or to purchase tickets, call the cus arrives at Union County Arts techniques and equipment. The per- collaboration. The remarkable combination of their of their talents Center as part of the "Family Fun" formers have been trained by veterans Union County Arts Center at 732- found McGhee using a computer and projector to repro- series Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. of the world-famous Moscow Circus. 499-8226 or download an order from McGhee has a bachelor of fine arts degree in sculpture and ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design, duce the scenes from the museum. In addition, they used This series offering entertainment Rounding out the "Family Fun" at www.ucac.org. and has been a member of CDC for five years. Lalor has supersaturated scenic paint to produce what McGhee calls for children of all ages includes the series are The Spencers: Theater of The Union County Arts Center is a her degree in art history and studio art from the Universi- "values of light" with a palette of hues, often in eight to Russian American Kids Circus and Illusion March 8. All shows are at 3 not-for-profit corporation dedicated ty of Pittsburgh, with a master of fine arts in figurative 10 variations of one color. Her extensive abilities include The Spencers: Theater of Illusion. p.m. to presenting the best in the perform- painting from the New York Academy of Art. She is also concentrating on overall design, showing large expanses The Russian American Kids Cir- Tickets for the Russian American ing arts and is located in the restored the owner of The Artist Framer shop in Cranford and a of color, and backgrounds with ornate gold cornice mold- cus is a breathtaking spectacle per-, Kids Circus are S18 and SI5. Buy two Rahway Theater, a 1928 vaudeville new CDC member. ing to frame the panels. formed entirely by boys and girls or more family shows and get $5 off and silent film house in downtown Together they have transformed CDC's Paris restaurant In complementary fashion, Lalor by training is detail- ages 6 to 18. This young troupe each ticket. Group discounts are also Rahway. The Arts Center is handi- scene into a spectacular reproduction of the work of 18 th- oriented, having studied portraiture and realism. She com- amazes with flying acrobatics, unicy- available. Tickets may be purchased century French artist Jean-Honor Fragonard, who painted ments, "1 love Fragonard. It is right up my alley." Her con- cling, juggling, tightrope walking, capped accessible. Major support for by phone with- a Visa, MasterCard, the Arts Center and its programs' in the style of the romantic period, from 1782 to 1806. tribution is in painting figures, faces, the perioSfeffsturnes, clowning, hula-hoops, spinning plates Discover or American Express or in McGhee saw the work used in "The Dinner Party" in and drapery folds, all depicted in the rococo-style-panels. and other acts - blendine Old World person at Ticket Central at 1601 Irv- comes from the city of Rahway, Chicago and researched the original art displayed in the "The Dinner Party" set design is the product of an Merck and Co., the Union County "Fragonard Room" at the Fricke Museum in New York. intense "creativity zone" for these two artisans. The drama BiH Van Sant, Editor Board of Chosen Freeholders, Com- Fragonard was first commissioned by Madame du Barry will play out at CDC amidst appropriate French decor. cast Digital Cable, the Rahway Sav- ©Worrall Community Newspapers Inc. 2002 All Rights Reserved to complete the works for a pavilion at her estate. It con- "The Dinner Party" performances are 8 p.m. Fridays ings Institution and Liberty Bank. The Organizations submitting releases to the entertainment section sists of a series of scenic panels called "The Progress of and Saturdays, Feb. 7 to 22. All tickets are SIS. The the- New Jersey State Council on the can mail copy to 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union, Love." Each scene features the symbolism of a statue, ater is located at 78 Winans Ave. in Cranford off Centen- Arts/Department of State has made such as Venus with Cupid, and cherubs - or "putti," in New Jersey, 07083. nial Avenue and just minutes from Exit 136 of the Garden other funding possible. artist's parlance. State Parkway. For information, call 908-276-7611. Intergenerationai Orchestra tunes up for new season, members The New Jersey Intergenerationai Orchestras of Cranford, under the ensemble for more advanced musicians, including professionals. In April of this year, the NJIO traveled to Madrid, Spain at the invi- direction of Lorraine Marks, is now registering new members for its The full season NJIO registration fee has been pro-rated to S35 to tation of the United Nations, where they performed a concert for the Spring 2003 season. S65 for spring registration. Call 908-709-0084 or visit the new web site United National World Conference of Aging. Concerts have been given NJ1O welcomes string musicians of all ages - members range in age at www.njio.org for more information. at the United Nations in New York City; Lincoln Center Outdoor Plaza from 5 to 91 - and experience. One of the most exciting things about The NJIO, now in its ninth year, and conducted by Lorraine Marks, Fountain Concert Series in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Alexan- NJ1O is that it allows young musicians to play and learn alongside more has the unique distinction of being the only orchestra, probably dria Va. and numerous locations throughout the metropolitan area. experienced musicians while performing in a variety of different set- throughout the United States, with a truly intergenerationai configura- tings. NJIO rehearses Thursday nights at Cranford High School, tion whose members range in age from 5 to 91. Members of the NJIO Marks, a string specialist for the New Providence school district, has preparing for concerts and other venues this spring including a per- represent 55 communities and seven counties with two new affiliate received numerous awards and citations for her work with the orches- formance at Lincoln Center Outdoor Fountain Plaza in New York City. orchestras in Princeton and Toms River. The orchestra continues to tra and the community, and was chosen "Outstanding Woman of Som- NJIO is planning a summer outdoor concert series as well. receive wide publicity appearing most recently on News 12 NJ, "Jer- erset County," sponsored by the Somerset County Commission. She NJIO is registering for the following groups: sey's Talking" and "Defying Age" with Lee Leonard and Delia Crews received The New Jersey Pride Award, sponsored by the New Jersey • Nouveau Group - meets 6 to 7 p.m. for those who are just learning. as hosts, and was also featured on CBS and NBC. Articles have Monthly magazine for "people who made a difference in the arts." • Full Orchestra - meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. for those with some music appeared in national publications, such as Family Circle Magazine, training American Profiles Magazine and Savvy Living Magazine, and in many For information on the NJIO, call 908-709-0084. Also visit the web • Chamber Orchestra - meets 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. as an auditioned local and statewide publications. site at www.njio.org. The orchestra may also be contacted via e-mail at [email protected].

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ACROSS HOW SWEET IT IS! 1 Handle 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 5 It varies with velocity 9 Macho guy 14 14 Freshly cut 15 He sang about Alice 17 s Goin 16 Respond to an alarm 17 Egyptian disk 18 Telephone feature of 20 21 2!? the "60s FLEA MARKET FLEA MARKET FLEA MARKET 19 "The of the is 24 25 26 27 28 Iguana" SATURDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY 20 An eye for an eye, to February 2nd, 2003 some? 32 January 25th, 2003 January 26th, 2003 EVENT: Big Indoor Flea-Market EVENT: Flea Market & Collectible Show EVENT: Flea Market & Collectible Show 23 Otis, ofMayberry Indoors & Outdoors Outdoors & Indoors 24 Cargo of the Exxon PLACE: Roselle Catholic High School, PLACE: Municipal Building, 430 West- PLACE: Belleville High School, 100 Valdez 1 Raritan Road, Roselle Passaic Ave., Belleville, NJ g field Ave., (off Raritan Rd.) Clark, NJ 25 Salon treatments TIME: 9sm-4pm TJME:9am-5pm TIME:9am-5pm 29Walden PRICE: Free Admission. 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For more information call 973-763-9411. 40 Hawkeye portrayer Alda 41 Quarry 42 Film cowboy Gene 43 Posed County plans workshop on budgets 44 Hematite and bauxite 45 Argued in court Holmes, liaison to the Cultural and York City, Clayton has more than 17 46 Experienced Elvis? Does your nonprofit organization Heritage Programs Advisory Board. years of experience providing 48 you for real? COPLEY NEWS SERVICE By Charles Prejton regard its budget as a bewildering 49 The Crying Game burden? "We are delighted to give local non- accounting, auditing and consulting actor Stephen profits this opportunity to gain a services to nonprofit organizations. 521972 BB King hit 4 " of the Thousand 13 New Jersey 35 Evel Knievel, for one Learn how to demystify the num- 55"Fear of Flying" Days" hoopster 36 Former A's hurler bers and turn a budget into an effec- clearer insight into developing a The Union County Division of author Jong 5 Home of the Prado 21 Inflection Vida tive planning tool at a workshop budget and fine-tuning this valuable Cultural and Heritage Affairs is pre- 58 Animal docs Museum 22 Too loud 38 Outing at the mall? 26 Last words after titled, "Budgets Without Fear." The instrument." senting the workshop. 59 Spy Mata 6 Shakespearean 42 Jeopardy host The event is funded by grants from 60 Mongolian tribesman sprite being tucked in? Trebek session will take place Feb. 5 from After learning the difference 7 Magyar neighbor 27 "Peter, Peter, the New Jersey State Council on the 61 Fleur-de-lis 44 Forge ahead 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the JCC of Cen- between an income-based and a pro- 62"Lucky Jim" novelist 8 Measure of pumpkin " 45 Prim and proper Arts/Department of State, which is 28 Treacherous tral New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave., gram-based budget, participants in the 631968 Moody Blues' seriousness 47 Felix's sloppy supported in part by the National album "In Search of 30 Bakery fixture roommate Scotch Plains. workshop will study the board's role 9 Inhibition 31 Pieman Soupy Endowment for the Arts and the New the Lost 10lroquoian Indians 48 Up and about Directors, board members, staff in budgeting, when and why others 64 Parrot cousin 33 "The Menagerie" 50 Creepy Jersey Historical Commission, a divi- 11 Russian jet 34 PopularTV drama of and volunteers of arts, cultural, histo- should be involved, the basic budget 65 Fortuneteller's start 51 Liqueur flavoring sion of Cultural Affairs in the Depart- 12 Bat wood the '80s ry and service organizations will types and how to plan for capital cam- 53Mr. T's real name ment of State. DOJrVN 54Bangkok resident explore the practical principles of paigns and new events and programs. See ANSWERS on Page B13 55Catchall ending successful money management in this The speaker will provide sample Registration, along with a $15 fee, 1 Collect 56 Pompon girl's workshop sponsored by the Union worksheets. is required by Jan. 31. Each addition- 2 ways about it! cheer County Board of Chosen Freeholders. al member of the same organization 3 Thanksgiving dinner 57 Los Angeles judge "A smart budget is crucial to an Workshop presenter Kathleen M. will cost S5. To request a brochure or dish? organization's ability to prosper and Clayton has a special sensitivity io the get more information, contact the grow," said Freeholder Chester challenges that nonprofits face, such Union County Division of Cultural as budget constraints and specific and Heritage Affairs at 633 Pearl St., reporting requirements. 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In a large bowl combine simple homemade pizza pie with a - Chef Kent Rathun, Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Prep time: 10 minutes • Heap shredded provolone on cheeses, flour, and taco seasoning. savory combination of mozzarella, Abacus, Dallas. Remove breadsticks from can and Cook time: 5-8 minutes slices of crusty French bread and broil arrange in a single layer lenghtwise Add the cheese mixture to the beer, a Fontina, Parmesan and Asiago. until the cheese is bubbly and golden. 1/2 cup diced onion • Impress guests: top a round of on a baking sheet lined with parch- handful at a time, stirring until the - Master Sommelier Larry Stone, Serve with marinara sauce. ! cup regular or non-alcoholic beer American-made Camembert with ment paper. Do not separate bread- cheese is melted before adding more. Rubicon, San Francisco -ChefDavidShea, 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Cheddar walnuts and apple slices and bake sticks. You should have a rectangle Repeat until all of the cheese Ts used. • Serve grilled chicken and formerly of Spruce arid Twelve 12. cheese until gooey and soft. Serve with fresh about 13 inches long and 6 inches Stir in chipotle pepper and sour smoked Gouda quesadillas cut into 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Pepper Chicago. wide. Sprinkle cheese down center of cream. Serve with tortilla chips or four sections for an easy finger food. Jack cheese dough, leaving a border of about a 1/2 roasted potato wedges. - Chef Anthony Lamas, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour inch. Top with basil or oregano. Bake Jicama, Louisville Bill Van Sant, Editor 1-1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning Tips from Chefs for 10 to 11 minutes or until cheese is • Sprinkle tangy blue cheese and 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle ©Worrall Community Newspapers Inc. 2002 Ail Rights Reserved Sightly browned. Remove from oven and Restaurants walnuts, and drizzle honey on slices pepper in Adobo sauce Organizations submitting releases to the entertainment section and transfer to a board or platter. Let Calling the Plays of French bread. Toast until cheese is 1 cup sour cream can mail copy to 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union, cool 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, pull Get the scoop on cheesy party fare warm and melted. tortilla chips or roasted potato New Jersey, 07083. apart breadsticks. Serve with warm from seasoned chefs. They know that - Chef Kerry Heffcrman, wedges, for dipping cheese scores for the Super Bowl. II Madison Park, New York NATIONAL EYE CARE MONTH According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, many sight- WHAT DOES 20/20 MEAN? threatening diseases, if detected early, can be cured or treated to prevent, ^ Most people use this to describe perfect eyesight. Actuaffy, it means that or slow, the progression of any vision loss. you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that The most important preventive step is receiving routine examinations by a distance. By contrast, if you have 20/100 vision, you must be 20 feet qualified eye care professiona/. Children should receive their first away to see what a person with 20/20 vision can see at 100 feet. comprehensive eye examination before the age of four, unless a specific condition or history of family childhood vision problems warrants an earlier examination. Persons ages 20 to 40 should have an eye exam every 5 ANNUAL EYE EXAMS ENCOURAGED FOR DIABETICS years, unless visual changes, pain, flashes of light, new floaters, injury, or Diabetic eye disease silently robs more than 25,000 Americans of tearing occurs Then, immediate care is necessary. Persons 40 to 64 years their sight each year, making diabetes a leading cause of blindness in old should have an eye exam every two to four years, and persons age 65 adults between ages 24 and 74. and over every one to two years. Individuals with diabetes should schedule yearly eye exams to ensure Persons with diabetes are at risk for several eye disorders, including that diabetic eye diseases are detected before causing permanent loss of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts, and should have eye vision. In order for eye care professionals to be able to see more of the examinations every year. inside of diabetics' eyes, the Eye Care Council also recommends that African-Americans are at greater risk for glaucoma, and should have eye diabetics have their eyes dilated during these annual exams. examinations every 3 to 5 years before the age of 40, and every two years after age 40. EYE PROTECTION IMPORTANT ANATOMY OF THE EYE More than 50,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries each year according to the Anterior Chamber - the front section of the eye's interior where aqueous humor Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sports most hazardous to your eyes are flows in and out of providing nourishment to the eye and surrounding tissues. \ basketball, baseball, swimming and racquet sports. Blood Vessels - tubes that carry blood. ! To protect your eyes during sports activities, protective eyewear is available with prescription Choroid - the thin, blood-rich membrane that covers the white of the eyeball;? or non-prescription lenses. Consult your optometrist when selecting eyewear to make sure it is responsible for supplying blood to the retina. appropriate for you sports activities.. Ciliary Body - the part of the eye that produces aqueous humor. Cornea - the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) Hyaloid Canal - narrow passageway that allows blood to flow through the eye. What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Iris - the colored part of the eye. The iris is partly responsible for regulating the Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects an individual's central vision. amount of light permitted to enter the eye. AMD is the most common cause of severe vision loss among people over 60. Because only Lens (also called crystalline lens) - the transparent structure inside the eye that the center of vision is affected, people rarely go blind from this disease. However, AMD can focuses light rays onto the retina. make it difficuitrto read, drive, or. perform other daily activities that require fine, central vision. Macula - the portion of the eye that allows us to see fine details clearly. I AMD occurs when the macula, which is located in the center of the retina and provides us with Optic Nerve - a bundle of more than 1 AMC occours when the macula, which is located million nerve fibers that connects the retina in the center of the retina and provides us with sight in the center of our field of vision, begins to with the brain. The optic nerve is Anatomy of the Eye degenerate. With less of the macula working, responsible for interpreting the impulses it central vision - which is necessary for driving, receives into images. reading, recognizing faces, and performing Posterior Chamber - the back section of vitreous body ligament of Jens close-up work - begins to deteriorate. the eye's interior. Pupil - the dark center in the middle of the iris through which light passes to the back of the eye. anterior chamber Retina - the light-sensitive nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The retina senses com&t light and creates impulses that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain. Sclera - the white visible portion of the eyeball. The muscles that move the eyeball are attached to the sclera. Suspensory ligament of lens - a series posterior chamber of fibers that connect the ciliary body of the eye with the lens, holding it in place. body, and muscie Vitreous body - a clear, jelly-like setera _ '" substance that fills the center of the choroid hyaloid can

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January 26 - Catholic Schools Week February 1, 2003 Holy Trinity opens its doors for annual Catholic Schools Week Holy Trinity Interparochial involved in creating "Making a noon Mass at Holy Trinity School in kindergarten children will be held at each child's class during teacher an afternoon of roller skating at School is celebrating Catholic World of Difference" banners that Westfield. Principal Dorothy Szot the Mountainside campus Friday instruction for a 10-minute period. Skate USA wall highlight the week Schools Week with activities at the will be hung at the Masses celebrat- will welcome current and future par- beginning at 9:15 a.m. Director of Other highlights of the week for the children. The parents and Westfield campus for grades one ing Catholic Schools Sunday at St. ents and begin the registration the Mountainside campus, Leslie include Teacher Appreciation Mon- Home School Association will pro- through eight as well as at the newly Helen's Church at 9:15 a.m.; Our process for the 2003-04 school year. Lewis, will be available to answer day with flowers and notes from the vide a special lunch Jan. 31 for all opened Mountainside campus for Lady of Lourdes Church in Moun- Parents will be able to tour the questions and assist with the tours. children as well as an early-morning the teachers and staff. kindergarten and the 3- and 4-year- tainside at 9:30 a.m., and at Holy school facility in Westfield as well as Classroom visitation in Westfield breakfast for all the teachers. The For information regarding the old programs. Trinity Church at noon. meet the teachers of both campuses. will be Tuesday from 9:15 to 11:15 children will be treated to an ice- Mountainside campus, located at 300 The school children have been An open house will follow the An open house for pre-school and a.m. Parents are welcome to visit cream social during the week. Sixth- Central Ave., call 908-233-1899. For grade teacher Patricia Green has information regarding the Westfield organized a student retreat day for campus, located at 336 First St., call Miller-Cory will examine Colonial medicine Sunday Jan. 30. "Dress-down Friday" with the HT1S office at 908-233-0484. On Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., the ly, mothers and wives were the fam- mation about the museum, its winter opportunities, call the Miller-Cory House Museum, located ily practitioners, using herbs, plas- schedule of events, or volunteer office at 908-232-1776. at 614 Mountain Ave. in Westfield, ters, teas and other folk remedies to will present a program on 18th-cen- cure illness. DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE tury home cures and remedies. Costumed docents will guide vis- Information will be available itors through the 1740 farmhouse; Blessed Sacrament School regarding medical doctors, their the last tour begins at 3:15 p.m. The AT training, procedures, and types of museum's gift shop offers a wide 1086 North Ave., Elizabeth surgery performed. Also, medical variety of cookbooks, reading mate- Middle States Accredited instruments will be on display. rials, crafts and Early American ST. AGNES SCHOOL Heather and John Mills of Fan- reproductions. wood will be presenting the pro- Admission to the museum is $2 Discover What gram. Disease and sickness were for adults, 50 cents for students and part of everyday colonial life. Life children under 6 years of age are Registration begins is New & Exciting expectancy was 30 to 35 years. admitted free of charge. On Feb. 2, There were few doctors available, Evelyn Kennelly of Westfield will Monday, February 3rd at and many were part-time doctors return with her program on "Historic having other occupations. Frequent- Valentines." 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January 26 - Catholic Schools Week February 1, 2003 St John's is ready for Catholic Schools Week events next week The parish community of St. John the Apostle Church, Clark/Linden, ing. St. John the Apostle School also recognizes the unique development day through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to will present its parish school during Catholic Schools Week Sunday to needs of its older students and has a progressive middle school program for noon. Jan. 31 with open houses and registration sessions. its sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. At this year's Scholastic Olympics Information regarding open house and registration times, can be found St. John the Apostle School is Middle States Accredited School, which held at Roselle Catholic High School, St. John the Apostle's eighth-grade in the ad, by visiting www.sjanj.org/school or by calling 732-388-1360. serves the Union and Middlesex county communities. Immersed in students placed third out of 17 schools competing. St. John the Apostle Catholic values and tradition, St. John the Apostie School offers a strong graduates are consistently awarded numerous academic high school schol- academic program. St. John the Apostle School endeavors to fulfill the arships. The school provides before-care and after-care programs. Bus spiritual, moral and social needs of students and their families. Every stu- transportation or reimbursement is available for those who qualify. Bill Van Sant, Editor dent is treated as an individual and encouraged to reach his or her poten- Some of the special activities for Catholic Schools Week are: tial. Students have access to the latest technology in both the laboratory ©Worrall Community Newspapers Inc. 2002 All Rights Reserved and Internet enabled classrooms. A challenging academic program Sunday, 9 a.m., Catholic Schools Week Mass; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Open Organizations submitting releases to the entertainment section emphasizing age-appropriate educational experiences is taught by certi- House and Registration, new students, pre-K to grade seven. can mail copy to 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union, fied teachers. Students participate in a foundational educational program, Monday, 10 to 11 a.m., Multicultural Mosaic Assembly, pre-K to grade New Jersey, 07083. which includes a reading curriculum that combines the benefits of whole three; 11 a.m. to noon, Multicultural Mosaic Assembly, grades four to language with a strong phonics background. St. John the Apostle School eight; 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Forensics Introduction. has specialized teachers in music, art, world language, physical education, Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m., Spelling Bee, grades two to five, in the gym. health and technology. The world language program begins in kinder- Wednesday, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, kinder- garten and continues through eighth grade. To further the development of garten; 1 to 2:20 p.m.; Young Consumers Program, grades four and five, Oak Knoll its students, St. John the Apostle School offers a wide range of extracur- ShopRite. ScW of tke Holy Ckild ricular activities. Jan. 30, 1 to 2:15 p.m., Multicultural Annex Presentations. St. John the Apostle School has full day kindergarten along with an out- Jan. 31, 10 a.m., pep rally and volleyball game, eighth-grade boys vs. standing pre-school program. The Pre-K program offers 3- and 4-year-olds eighth-grade girls. Considering different educational options for your child? a variety of educational experiences which foster a lifelong love of learn- There will be a book fair starting Sunday, after the Masses, and Mon- Grades K-6 Boys & Girls Theater season Grades 7-12 Young Women leaves writer with Combining outstanding academics with Celebrating Catholic Schools Jan. 26-Jan. 31, 2003 innovative cultural arts and competitive athletics mostly raves \ programs. Fostering an active faith experience GIVE YOUR CHILD THE WORLD - START WITH A CATHOLIC EDUCATION. I and commitment to community service, rooted in This is the second of two columns GIVING YOUR CHILD A CATHOLIC EDUCATION GIVES HIM MORE OF THE recapping my experience in the fall- WORLD. CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS COMPLETE AND WELL-ROUNDED. 1 154 years of Holy Child tradition. winter theatrical season in the New THERE IS A FOCUS ON THE BASICS, LIKE READING, WRITING AND MATH. York City region. 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Registration: February 12 & 13, 2003 February 5, 2003 Talk to our students and parents about the Roselle Catholic Tradition Time: 9:00-11:00AM • 1:00-2:00PM Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am /1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn about our many sports and activities Full day Kindergarten Place: Farrell Gym (in the school) Discover how you can participate in our dynamic Campus Ministry On the PreKindergarten - PM only Registration Kindergarten - Grade 8 Enroll in our "Freshman for a Day" program Middle States Accredited February 6, 2003 Obtain information about admission, tuition, and transportation Spanish for gr. 6,7,8 Time: 8:30 am -11:00 am /1:00-2:00 pm Arts Before/After Care programs Place: Farrell Gym (in the school) For a personalized approach to education REGISTRATION-PRE-KINDERGARTEN: CHILD MUST BE FOUR YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 30,2003. we promise... By Jon Plctut Nothing Short of Excellence! -KINDERGARTEN CHILD MUST BE FIVE YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. i57m Nora Ephron has written a witty, : : lf but too loose new play. "Imaginary ±^:MyOPEN HOUSE; ' ;-^ • Friends," about the relationship of lib- eral and lionized, but squabbling women writers Lillian Hellman and YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR Mary McCarthy. Sparks do fly and Dedicated certified staff too big and impersonal Riverside • Homework via Internet • 3 year old & 4 year old Pre-K Programs Church on the upper west side. • Full Day Kindergarten • World Language K - 8 Mandy Patinkin is earnest and Open House/Academic Extravaganza devout in his solo recital, "Celebrat- • Comprehensive Fine Arts programs ing Sondheim," 90 minutes of listen- Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm • Before Care & After Care Programs ing to the music and lyrics of Stephen . State-of-the-Art Computer/Research Lab Sondheim woven together in a sort of Our Primary Goals: Growth & Academic Excellence • Every classroom Internet connected oratorio paean to that composer, who . Bus Transportation/Reimbursement available is the darling of the highbrow Ameri- Principal: Sister Mary Elizabeth Guyer, SSJ Adm. Assistant: Sister Anne Maureen Lyons, SSJ can musical theater, underservedly 1 Please call for an appointment to visit or to register. For additional information call 1-732-388-1360 or e-mail , think. ; V Sister Donna Marie, O.P., Principal at [email protected] PAGE B10 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 WORRALL NEWSPAPERS ART SHOWS VARIETY IMAGES OF LIGHT, works by Louis Lanzafama, wili be on exhibit through MUMMENSCHANZ will appear Jan. Jan. 30 at the Swain Galleries in Plain- 31 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1 at 2:30 and field. 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 2:30 p.m. in Gallery hours are Tuesdays to Fri- Victoria Theater at the New Jersey days, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sat- Performing Arts Center In Newark. CIRCLE, led by Cheryl Racanelli, and 28. Admission is $2, or $12 for urdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. S»:v. • OH! meets the second and fourth Monday COMEDY BARNES AND NOBLE, 240 Route 22 Tickets are $46. leries is located at 703 Watchur.g Ave., half the season; workshops are $5. West, Springfield, will sponsor Tales NJPAC is located at 1 Center St., i of the month at Barnes and Noble in Plainfield. For inforr ation, call 908- Clark. Barnes and Noble is located at CARROT TOP will appear at the For information, call 973-467-8278. for Tots Preschool Storytime, Tues- Newark. For information, call 888-466- 756-1707. 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For infor- Union County Arts Center in Rahway Y-SQUARES, a local square dance days and Thursdays at 11 a.m., and 5722 or visit www.njpac.org. Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are S25 to the Kids' Writing Workshop, Saturdays PAINTER SABINA UNGEHEUER and mation, call 732-574-1818. club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at THE RUSSIAN AMERICAN KIDS $33. UCAC is located at 1601 Irving Frank K. Hehnly School, Raritan at 10 a.m. For information call 973- photographer Pawel Dys will have CLASSICS BOOK CLUB meets the CIRCUS will appear at the Union St., Rahway. For information, call 732- Road, Clark. Fee for each lesson is 376-8544. their work on exhibit through Jan. 31 at second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 County Arts Center in Rahway Feb. 9 499-8226 or visit www.ucac.org. $4. For information, call 908-298- the Skulski Art Gallery at the Polish p.m. at Barnes and Noble in Spring- at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $18. 1851, 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. Cultural Foundation in Clark. field. Barnes and Noble is located at POETRY UCAC is located at 1601 Irving St., Gallery hours are Tuesdays to Fri- 240 Route 22 West, Springfield. For CONCERTS Rahway. For information, call 732- days, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 information, call 973-376-8544. POETRY OUT LOUD! will take place 499-8226 or visit www.ucac.org. COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Polish Cultural AFRICAN-AMERICAN INTERESTS DISCUSSION at Barnes and Noble, 240 Route 22 SECOND SATURDAYS COFFEE- Foundation is located at 177 Broad- meets the second Thursday of the Concert Series of Westfield and West, Springfield. For information, call HOUSE will take place the second way, Clark. For information, call 732- month at 8 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Springfield will present musical per- SENIORS DISCUSSING SCIENCE 973-376-8544. Saturday of each month at 8 p.m. in formers each month through June at will meet monthly at the Rutgers the Fellowship Hall of the Summit Uni- 382-7197. in Springfield. Barnes and Noble is OPEN MIKE POETRY NIGHT takes two locations in Union County. Cooperative Extension, 300 North tarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Sum- SEARCHING FOR IDENTITY, photo- located at 240 Route 22 West, Spring- place the second Sunday of every field. For information, call 973-376- Feb. 15: Eric Schwartz, Westfield Ave. East, Westfield. For information, mit. Featured will be an "open mike" graphic works by Rosemarie Gelber call 908-486-3643 or send e-mail to month at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 8544. March 15: Dan Crisci presents .... forum of music, poetry, comedy and and Neal Korn, will be on exhibit [email protected]. 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For infor- through Feb. 7 at The Gallery at the Springfield mation, call 732-574-1818. performance art. Refreshments are Arts Guild of Rahway. MYSTERY READING GROUP meets April 19: Amy Carol Webb, West- JOURNAL WRITING GROUP, led by served. Donations are suggested to the second Thursday of the month at Gallery hours are Wednesdays, field professional life coach Jami Novak, cover expenses. Talent is sought for 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble in Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., May 17: Kevin Brady, Springfield meets the fourth Thursday of each future dates. For information, call 908- Clark. Barnes and Noble is located at and Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 June 21: GrooveLily, Westfield month at Barnes and Noble in Clark. 273-3245. 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For infor- All concerts begin at 8 pm.m West- RADIO p.m. The Arts Guild is located at 1670 Barnes and Noble is located at 1180 THE BACK PORCH in Rahway will mation, call 732-574-1818. fieid concerts are at the First United Irving St., Rahway. For information, Raritan Road, Clark. For information, TRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION present Open Mike Night every Tues- Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. call 732-381-7511 or send e-mail to STAFF RECOMMENDATION BOOK call 732-574-1818. will meet at 8 p.m. the first and thirda day at 9 p.m. and karaoke every [email protected]. GROUP, a monthly reading group fea- Thursday night. The Back Porch is CONSUMER REPORTS will be on turing staff members' favorite books, located at 1505 Main St., Rahway. For exhibit through Feb. 20 at the Tomasu- meets the second Thursday of the information, call 732-381-6544. month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and lo Gallery in the Kenneth MacKay CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar- Library on the Cranford campus of Noble in Springfield. Barnes and Noble is located at 240 Route 22 wood, presents a series of jazz, blues Union County College. and comedy concerts, as well as foot- Gallery hours are Mondays through West, Springfield. For information, call 973-376-8544. ball-themed nights. Thursdays, and Saturdays, 1 to 4 Every Sunday: Sunday Football, p.m., and Tuesdays through Thurs- JEWISH BOOK LOVERS meets the noon to closing, see all the games with days, 6 to 9 p.m. UCC is located at third Monday of the month at Barnes $2 domestic pints and wing specials. 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. For and Noble in Springfield. Barnes and Every Monday: Open Mike Night, information, call 908-709-7155. Noble is located at 240 Route 22 Happy Hour al! night. QUILTS AND FABRIC ART will be on West, Springfield. For information, call Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam, all pints exhibit at the Diversity Art Gallery in 973-376-8544. are $2. Clark through Feb. 23. SHAKESPEARE OUT LOUD Read- Every Wednesday: Corona, Cuer- Gallery hours are Sundays, 1 to 3 ing Group meets the third Friday of the vo, Margaritas, $2 all night p.m., and by appointment. The Diver- month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Every Thursday: All domestic beer, sity Art Gallery is located in the Union Noble in Clark to read a Shakespeare $2 all night. County Baptist Church, 4 Valley Road, play out loud. Barnes and Noble is Today: TBA Clark, at the Clark Circle. For informa- located at 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. Friday: Billy Hector Band, 10 p.m. tion, call 732-574-1479. For information, call 732-574-1818. Saturday: Skydog in a tribute to the PHOTOGRAPHER ALICE JOHNSON WOMEN'S READING GROUP meets Allman Brothers will exhibit her works and poetry in the the last Wednesday of the month at Sunday: Super Bowl Sunday, tick- Wisner House at Reeves-Reed Barnes and Noble in Clark. Barnes ets on sale now Arboretum in Summit through March and Noble is located at 1180 Raritan Wednesday: The Gary Costello 11. A reception will take place Sunday Road, Clark. For information, call 732- Band from 1 to 4 p.m. 574-1818. Jan. 30: Defunct Exhibit hours Mondays to Fridays, Jan. 31: Fat Cat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wisner House will Feb. 1: In the Flesh in a tribute to be closed Monday through Feb. 17. Pink Floyd Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located at For information, call 908-232-5666 165 HobartAve., Summit. For informa- CLASSES or visit www.xxroads.com tion, call 908-273-8787. NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR VISU- EAT TO THE BEAT Coffeehouse in AL ARTS in Summit will offer its fall Rahway will feature appearances by 2002 classes and workshops in the musical artists. Eat to the Beat is BOOKS located at 1465 Irving St. at East Cher- coming months. Offerings are Black THE SCOTS HIGHLANDERS will be among.the performers Sunday at the New Jersey : ry Street, Rahway. For information, AUTHOR LINCOLN CHILD will and White Master Class, through Feb. Performing Arts Center in Newark. For information, see the 'Concerts' listing on this page. call 732-381-0505. appear at Barnes and Noble of Spring- 15; The Art of the Clay Monoprint, field Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to read from Watercolor Mobiles, Beginning Draw- FLYNN'S IRISH PUB and Steakhouse ing, Beginning Painting and Children's his new novel, "Utopia." Barnes and Broad St.; Springfield concerts are at WRITERS' WORKSHOP will meet Mondays of the month at the Willow in Rahway will present entertainment Clay Class. NJCVA is located at 68 Noble is located at 240 Route 22 Springfield Emanuel Methodist every other Monday at Barnes and Grove Presbyterian Church on Old at various times. Flynn's Irish Pub is Elm Ave., Summit. For information, West, Springfield. For information, call Church, 40 Church Mall. Suggested located at 1482 Main St., Rahway. For call 908-273-9121. Noble in Springfield, 240 Route 22 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For 973-376-8544. donation is $12 with proceeds benefit- West. For information, call 973-376- information, call 908-241-5758. information, call 732-381-4700. ing various local charities. For infor- AUTHOR ROB TRUCKS will appear REEVES-REED ARBORETUM will 8544. MOLLY MAGUIRE'S IRISH PUB, for- sponsor watercolor classes in two mation, call 908-232-8723 or visit merly Casual Times, in Clark will pres- at the Town Book Store of Westfield www.coffeewithconscience.com. Feb. 8 to sign copies of his book, "Cup eight-week sessions: Feb. 12 to April 9 ent entertainment in the coming of Coffee: The Very Short Careers of and April 23 to June 25. Fee is $138 BAND OF THE GRENADIER SINGLES weeks. Thursdays are Ladies Nights, Eighteen Major League Pitchers." The per session, with a discount for GUARDS with the Pipes, Drums and FILM and Sundays feature NFL games and DINNERMATES and Entrepreneurs Town Book Store is located at 255 E. Reeves-Reed members. Reeves- Highland Dancers of the Scots High- $2 drafts. ELIZABETH PUBLIC LIBRARY will Group invites business and profes- Broad St., Westfield. Reed Arboretum is located at 165 landers will appear Saturday at 8 p.m. Appearing Feb. 14 is the Bobby HobartAve., Summit. For information, in Prudential Hall at the New Jersey sponsor a series of free film classics at sional singles to dinner at a loca Byrne Dinner Show; $40, including BOOKS BY WOMEN, ABOUT call 908-273-8787, Ext. 16. Performing Arts Center in Newark. the Main Branch. All films begin at 10 restaurant; wine and mingling is at 8 meal. WOMEN meets the first Wednesday of NJPAC is located at 1 Center St., a.m. The Main Branch is of the Eliza- p.m., dinner is at 9 p.m. Two age Molly Maguire's is located at 1085 the month at Barnes and Noble in Newark. For information, call 888-466- beth Public Library located at 11 S. groups are available. For information Central Ave., Clark. For information, Springfield. Barnes and Noble is locat- 5722 or visitwww.njpac.org. Broad St., Elizabeth. For information, on dates and locations, call 732-822- call 732-388-6511. ed at 240 Route 22 West, Springfield. BACH PIANO CONCERTO FESTI- call 908-354-6060. 9796 or visit www.dinnermates.com. For information, call 973-376-8544. COLLECTIBLES TAVERN IN THE PARK in Roselle VAL will be presented Sunday at 2 INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single Park will present Teddy Halek in "An THE 'LORD OF THE RINGS' READ- THE WESTFIELD STAMP CLUB p.m. in Prudential Hall at the New Jer- adults older than 45 years old, will Evening of Frank Sinatra" Saturdays ING GROUP meets the first Wednes- meets the fourth Thursday of the sey Performing Arts Center in Newark. meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 at 9 p.m. Tavern in the Park is located day of the month at Barnes and Noble month at 8 p.m. in the Westfield A pre-performance conversation HOBBIES a.m. for discussion and continental at 147 W. Westfield Ave., Roselle in Clark. Barnes and Noble is located Municipal Building, East Broad Street, begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $16 to breakfast at the First Baptist Chruch, Park. For information, call 908-241- at 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For infor- Westfield. For information, call 908- $59. THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. 170 Elm St., Westfield. Donation is $2. 7400. mation, call 732-574-1818. 233-3045 or send e-mail to NJPAC is located at 1 Center St., meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union, For information, call 908-889-5265 or [email protected]. 908-889-4751. VAN GOGH'S EAR, 1017 Stuyvesant EDISON ARTS SOCIETY WRITERS' Newark. For information, call 888-466- behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. Ave., Union, will present a series of 5722 or visit www.njpac.org. The club is open to the public Satur- musical events. Tuesdays are WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHES- days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, "Acoustic Tuesday," with open mike TRA will appear in concert Feb. 1 at 8 call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, from 8 to 9 p.m. for folk singers, poets p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in send e-mail to [email protected] or and comedians, followed by a featured Westfield, Mountain Avenue and East visit www.tmrci.com. THEATER folk performer. Open mike participants Broad Street. For information, call sign up at 7:30 p.m., and get 10 min- 908-232-9400. PAPER MILL: The State Theater of utes at the microphone. Jazz and New Jersey will present "Blue," star- BOBBY VINTON will appear in con- blues are featured Sundays at 8 p.m. ring Leslie Uggams, through Feb. 9. cert Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Union KIDS Cover charge is $3 for all Sunday con- Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays certs. County Arts Center in Rahway. Tickets 'WINTER TREE I.D.' will be the topic through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sun- For information, call 908-810-1844. are $30 to $60. UCAC is located at of a family event Saturday from 10 to 1601 Irving St., Rahway. For informa- days, with matinees on Thursdays, 11 a.m. at Trailside Nature and Sci- Saturdays and Sundays. THE WAITING ROOM, 1431 Irving tion, call 732-499-8226 or visit St., Rahway, at the corner of Lewis ence Center in Mountainside. Admis- Special performances are the Con- www.ucac.org. sion is by donation. Trailside is located Street, presents Open Mike Night versation Series, Thursdays through at 452 New Providence Road, Moun- every Wednesday night. For informa- BARNES AND NOBLE, 240 Route 22 Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the mezzanine; tainside. For information, call 908-789- tion, call 732-815-1042. West, will present musical perform- audio-described performances, with a ances throughout the year. All con- 3670. THE WASHINGTON AVENUE PUB, certs are from 8 to 10 p.m. in teh cafe sensory seminar 90 minutes prior to CHILDREN'S AUTHOR KAEN curtain, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m., Feb. 8 at 2:30 704 Washington Ave., Linden, will section. For information, call 973-376- present karaoke and the 100-Proof 8544. BAICKER will appear at Barnes and p.m. and Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.; and a Noble of Springfield Tuesday at 11 sign-interpreted/open-captioned per- Duo Band every Saturday night. In a.m. to read from her new book, "Tum- formance Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. addition, Thursday is Ladies Night. For CRAFTS ble Me Tumbily." Barnes and Noble is Paper Mill is located on Brookside information, call 908-925-3707. located at 240 Route 22 West, Spring- Drive. For information, call 973-376- THE HARVEST QUILTERS of Central field. For information, call 973-376- 4343, 973-379-3636 Ext. 2438 for New Jersey meet the first Monday of 8544. groups, or visit www.papermill.org. WORKSHOPS^ each month at 7 p.m. at Cozy Comer 'GROUNDHOGS' is the topic of a fam- UNION COUNTY ARTS CENTER in 'BUDGETS WITHOUT FEAR' for Creations Quilt Shop, Park Avenue in ily workshop at Trailside Nature and Rahway will present "Jammin' With nonprofit groups is the topic of a work- Scotch Plains. For information call Science Center Feb. 1 from 10 to 11 Pops" Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 shop sponsored by the Union County 908-755-7653. a.m. Admission is by donation. Trail- to $25. UCAC is located at 1601 Irving Board of Chosen Freeholders Feb 5 side is located at 452 New Providence St., Rahway. For information, call 732- from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the JCC of DANCE Road, Mountainside. For information 499-8226 or visit www.ucac.org. Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine call 908-789-3670. CRANFORD DRAMATIC CLUB will Ave., Scotch Plains. Registration is RONALD K. BROWN/'EVIDENCE' UNION COUNTY ARTS CENTER will present "The Dinner Party" by Neil $15, $5 for subsequent members from will appear Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in present "Sarah Plain and Tall" as part Simon Feb. 7 to 22. Shows are 8 p.m. the same organization, and is due by the Victoria Theater at the New Jersey of its "For the Kids" series of program- Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are Jan. 31. For information, call 908-558- Performing Arts Center in Newark. ming Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 $15. CDC is located at 78 Winans 2550, NJ Relay users dial 711, or send Tickets are $31. UCAC is located at 1601 Irving St.! Ave., Cranford. For information, call e-mail to [email protected]. NJPAC is located at 1 Center St., Rahway. For information, call 732- 908-276-7611. Newark. For information, call 888-466- 499-8226 or visit www.ucac.org. 5722 or visit www.njpac.org. THE THEATER PROJECT at Union Editorial deadlines 'KINDLING KITS' is the theme of a County College in Cranford will pres- SUMMIT FOLK DANCERS will spon- family program sponsored by Trailside Following are deadlines for news- ent a staged reading of "Marriage Por- Church, club and social - Thursday sor evenings of international dance Nature and Science Center in Moun- trait" by Harold Chapter Feb. 9 at 3 THIS WHIMSICAL PHOTO by Neal Korn is among the throughout the year at The Connection tainside Feb. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. p.m. as part of its Playwright's Devel- noon. works on exhibit in 'Searching for Identity,' on display at for Women and Families, 79 Maple Admission is by donation. Trailside is opment Workhop. Admission is free. Entertainment - Friday noon. St., Summit. Sessions are alternate located at 452 New Providence Road, UCC is located at 1033 Springfield Sports - Monday noon. the Arts Guild of Rahway through Feb. 7. For information, Mountainside. For information calf see the 'Art Shows' listing on this page. Fridays from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Dates in Ave., Cranford. For information, call Letters to the Editor - Monday 9 a.m. early 2003 are Jan. 31 and Feb. 14 908-789-3670. 908-659-5189. General - Monday 5 p.m. WORRALL NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 — PAGE B11 State Arts Council will offer workshops The New Jersey State Council on Some of the apprenticeships included site via www.jerseyarts.com and Wheaton Village, 1501 Glasstown the Arts is now distributing Guide- Filipino calligraphy and rondalla toll-free hot line 800 THE-ARTS. Road, Millville Condensed Curriculum lines and Applications for its 2003-04 music; Puerto Rican cuatro building New Jersey Contact: Iveta Pirgove, 856-825- Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grant Pro- and the traditional jibaro music it State Council on the Arts 6800, Ext. 2787 offers health training gram. plays; African-derived bomba music; Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grants • March 1, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Condensed Curriculum Portuguese folk dance and button president of the company, travels A series of application workshops Workshop Schedule Delaware Valley Regional Folklife International is a well-established extensively across the country has been scheduled for locations accordion music; Native-American • Feb. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Center, Second and Cooper streets, company with emphasis on training meeting with Continuing Education throughout the state beginning Feb. 9. song and women's dance; Bamegat Northeast NJ Folk Arts Program Carnden in the health-care field. In business personnel and industry providing for 11 years, the company has NJSCA Chairperson Sharon Har- Bay region decoy carving; Ukrainian Park Theater Performing Arts Cen- Contact: Steve Winick, 856-964- them with information on all our pyzanky; Japanese ceremonial ter, Union City grown to meet the demand for programs. rington explains, "The council has 8300, Ext. 202 healthcare workers in this long recognized that cultural diversity kimekomi dolls and taiko music; Contact: Meriam Lobel, 201-865- Since the population of the African-American gospel music, folk profession. United States is now mostly is one of New Jersey's most signifi- 6980, Ext. 15 To schedule an individualized songs and social dance; Social Indian We provide a host of affordable seniors, health-care is and will be cant and valuable characteristics. • Feb. 16, 1 to2:3 0 p.m. workshop in your community, call mrdangam and tabla drumming and programs for individuals looking to an important industry in the future. New Jersey is filled with a wide vari- East Jersey Old Town, 1050 River 609-292-6130 for an appointment. gain access to enter the. healthcare dance; Jamaican pottery; Bengali folk The New Jersey State Council on The field is virtually recession- ety of communities defined by locali- Road, Piscataway field. Enrollment in our courses can proof! song and ritual painting; Irish set the Arts can be contacted at 225 W. increase your chances of attaining ty, work, ethnicity, belief and culture Contact: Rupal Parekh, 732-745- Condensed Curriculum dancing, and many others. State St., Trenton, 08625; or by call- gainful employment; we have an whose traditional arts and crafts are 4489 International is committed to onsite Placement Department to The New Jersey State Council on • Feb. 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m. ing Kim H. Nguyen at 609-292-6130. helping you find your niche in this valued ways of expressing identity, assist you with your job search; our the Arts is a division of the New Jer- Jersey Shore Regional Folklife exciting field. Call now at 800-441- strengthening group ties and enrich- entry-level courses are taught by sey Department of State. It receives 8748 for a college near you and ing the larger community around us. Center, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 Main instructors highly qualified in their funding through direct appropriations A subscription to your newspaper get your "foot in the door" to a Support for these arts preserves St., Tuckerton respective fields. from the State of New Jersey and keeps your college student close to better-paying job. important cultural traditions, nurtures Contact: Kim H. Nguyen, 609- grants from the National Endowment hometown activities. Call Sidney Gilman R.Ph., the artists and celebrates what it means to 292-6130 for the Arts. Since 1966, its volunteer live in New Jersey." • Feb. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 908-686-7753 for a special college members and professional staff have Newark Public Library, 5 Wash- rate. Folk Arts Apprenticeships - worked to improve the quality of life intended to support the traditional arts ington St., Newark for New Jersey, its people and com- Contact: Lita Brocher, 973-733- and crafts of New Jersey's many dif- munities by helping the arts to flour- ferent cultural communities — help 7800 ish. Further information regarding the • Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon talented folk artists further hone their arts is located on an interactive web skills by working directly with a mas- Glasstown Jersey Folklife Center, ter artist or craftsperson of a shared Register community. According to NJSCA Folk Arts Program Associate Kim TRAIN FOR A NEW CASEER!!! Nguyen, "These awards help break KEAN UNIVERSITY Continuing Education Today! down the barriers that might other- in partnership with wise impede or prevent the preserva- tion and transmission of important Condensed Curriculum Int'l traditions by offsetting the cost of is offering an affordable, short term course in Union working with master artists. The mas- Medical Billing-Coding starting February 2003 ters help the apprentice artists devel- TEXTS INCLUDED/JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE OFFERED County op their skills in the traditional arts and crafts so they may continue to be THROUGH CONDENSED CURRICULUM INT'L. College practiced and shared." Apprenticeship To register call 908-737-5840 stipends range between SI,000 and Add'l information call 800-441-8748 $3,000 and the deadline for submis- Register until January 28 sion of apprenticeship applications is April 4. The awards will be for regular session classes announced at the council's Annual Calvary Nursery School Meeting in July. To receive an application, artists & Child Care Spring "Late Start" Classes begin February 10 should contact the NJSCA Folk Arts 1O8 Eastman Street, Craniord 070x6 Registration until February 12 Program at 609-292-6130, or 609- 633-1186 for TTY, or access the Our staff provides warm nurturing core and education for application from the council's web children, age 2 1/2 through 6. Art, music, language site at njartscouncil.org. For more information call 9OS-7O9-7518 The NJSCA will hold six applica- development, worship, guided play - all are included in our or visit us at www.ucc.edu tion workshops at sites around the school and child care programs: state to assist artists with the applica- tion process. % Nursery School & Pre-K Program The application process requires 9 am -11:30 am, may be combined with Child Care that each interested folk arts appren- tice apply with a master artist as a 1 Child Care - M*F, 7 am - 6 pm team by providing information on their shared artistic and cultural back- it Kindergarten After Care M-F, 11 am - 6 pm grounds, their planned scope of work, Want to take and audio visual materials that detail their level of skill and preparation. Open House and Registration The teams may carry out their work Saturday, Jan. 25 - 10 am-12pm over the course of 12 months or less, your career to a Thursday, Jan. 30 - 6pm-8pm and may also have the opportunity to present their traditions to other audi- Tuesday, Feb. 4 - 9:30am-11:30am ences as well as to their own commu- For further info or brochure, please call: nities. new level? Barbara Ustupski, Director *"«**>•„ Over the last six years, the coun- # cil's Folk Arts Apprenticeship Pro- (908) 272-3962 /ff dult students can begin suc- gram has assisted more than 90 - CK,tO « . artists, who comprise a fascinating A Ministry of Licensed by DYFS Calvary Lutheran Church spectrum of traditional arts and crafts. cessful new careers by enrolling in one of our full- time, award-winning programs: Graders *Automotive Technology Come and learn more about 9Cosmetology Union County's newest 9 Culinary Arts LOOlI •Plumbing * Manicuring &Nail Technology

Job Placement and Classes begin Apprenticeships January 27 Union County Vocational-Technical Available High School Registration and enrollment Two curriculum tracks: Academy of Information Technology for 2003 Career and Technical Education Options is taking place now! • Full-time, four-year high school Two options at graduation: • Competitive admissions - College Preparation For more information, process - Workforce Readiness call 908-889-8288 ext. 304 or 366 Information Session or email [email protected] Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. To register or for more information call Union County 908-889-8288 ext. 339 Vocational-Technical Schools 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 1776 Raritan Road Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 PAGE B12 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED Community

NEWSPAPERS DEADLINES CLASSIFIED UNION COUNTY ln-co!umn 3 PM Tuesday Call 1 (800) Union Leader • Echo Leader Display - Space reservation 5 PM Friday SPECIALS The Eagle (Cranford/'Clark) • The Leader Ad Copy 12 noon Monday Spectator Leader • Gazette Leader Business Directory 4 PM Thursday 564-8911 Rahway Progress • Summit Observer GARAGE SALES ESSEX COUNTY 30 words $31.00 or $45.00 combo SALES HOURS News-Record of Maplewood & South Orange ADJUSTMENTS West Orange Chronicle • East Orange Record Adjustments: We make every effort to avoid mistakes in your Garage Sale signs, price stickers, balloons, Monday through Friday Orange Transcript • The Glen Ridge Paper classified advertisement. Please check your ad the first day it helpful hints, inventory sheet and Rain 9:00 AM - 5 PM Nutley Journal * Belleville Post runs! We cannot be responsible beyond the first insertion. Should an error occur please notify the classified department. Insurance. Irvington Herald * Vailsburg Leader After Hours Call Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc.. shall not be liable for The Independent Press of Bloomfieid 973-672-4100 errors or omissions in cost of actual space occupied by item in which error or omissions occurred. We can not be held liable ECONOMY CLASS Selection #8100 for failure, for any cause, to insert an ad. Worrall Community RATES Newspapers, Inc. reserves She right to reject, revise or 20 words $8.00 or $12.00 combo items for ADDRESS CLASSIFIED RATES reclassify any advertisement at any time. sale under $200.00 One item per ad price Classified Advertising 20 words or less $20.00 per insertion must appear. Worrall Newspapers Additional 10 words $6.00 per insertion P.O. Box 158 Display Rates $25.50 per column inch CHARGE IT All classified ads require prepayment. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Contract Rates Available AUTOS FOR SALE Please have your card and expiration date. Blind Box Number. $20.00 per insertion 20 words -10 weeks $39.00 or $59.00 Phone: 800-564-8911 Fax: 973-763-2557 combo no copy changes Offices where ads can be placed in person: UNION COUNTY 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., Union CLASSIFIED COMBINATION RATES Ad appears in all 18 newspapers ESSEX COUNTY 20 words or less $30.00 per insertion 463 Valley Street, Maplewood Additional 10 words $10.00 per insertion E:Mail your ad to us at Fax: your ad to us at 170 Scotland Road, Orange Display Rates $47.50 per column inch OR 266 Liberty Street, Bloomfieid Contract Rates Available [email protected] (973) 763-2557

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Working Together to Give the American Dream of Homeownership a Strong Future BUYFOR$1,150/mo. BUY FOR $1,587/mo. BUY FOR $856/mo. y LINDEN $199,000 MOUNTAINSIDE $549,900 ADORABLE CAPE COD WONDERFUL CENTER HALL COLONIAL Lovingly maintained home offers 2 BRs, 2 baths, Formal Spacious home incls 9 rms and features 4 BRs, 2.1 DR, EIK, jalousie porch, LR, fenced yard, detached gar., baths, EIK, FR w/fple and sliders to brick patio, Rec. Rm, bsmt rec. rm, maintenance-free exterior, newer roof and LR, Formal DR w/ chair rail and corner cupboard, CAC, driveway. entrance foyer, dentil molding and private wooded lot. NEW LISTING! GREAT HOME!! NEW LISTING! ELIZABETH-COMPLETELY RENOVATED. 3 BR. 1.5 UNION-LOCATED IN PREMIERE TOWN OF UNION UNION - BEAUTIFUL CONDO BUILT 2001. 2 BR, 2 BTR LOCATED IN DESIRABLE WESTMINSTER AREA THIS LOVELY MOVE-IN COND. CAPE HOME FEAT. BTH, LRGE EIK VWDWELEV. BUILD DECORATORS OF ELIZ. CHBNflH&N KIT W/DW7NEW DECK. DREAM. PRISTINE COND.. BEST LOCATION MANY UPGRADES. GREAT SPACE, REMODELED S1SS.000 WNDWS S DOORS ON HUGE LOT!! 5250,000 KIT. 3 BR, 2FB. HW FLRS, 4 MUCH MORE. SitS.ODQ 908-687-4800 908-687-4800 908-687-4800 !»SttslS BUY FOR $805/mo. BUYFOR$1,836/mo. BUYFOR$1,376/mo. mmi I f "V— -„ 1!

NEW LISTING." LINDEN - BEAUTIFUL 3 FAMILY HOME! 1ST UNIT NEW LISTING!! FEATURES 9 RMS-3BR-2BTH-PART FIN BSMNT VW NEW LISTING!! MOUNTAINSIDE $624,900 NEW PROVIDENCE $419,000 MAPLEWOOQ-BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE!! 2 BR. 1 2ND KIT. 2ND & 3RD UNIT HAVE 1BR, SEPARATE UNION - PRISTINE UPDATED 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, BATH. 2 CAR GARAGE. CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. UTIUTIES-WD FLOORS-WELL MAINTAINED. FAMILY ROOM. CAC, DECK. NEAR MASS TRANSIT. LOVELY AND SPACIOUS COLONIAL CHARMING COLONIAL TRAIN. SCHOOLS. & SHOPPING. S299.000 PATIO. DECK. CAC GREAT LOCATION! St75.000 S399,000. Splendid home offers 9 rms and incl. 4 BRs, 2.2 baths, Nicely flowing home offers 7 rms and incl 3 BRs, 1.1 908-687-4800 908-687-4800 908-687-4800 EIK w/breakfast bar, center island, Corian counters and baths, EIK w/2 pantries, Forma! DR, LR w/French door Union Office - 1307 Stuyvesant Ave. • 908-687-4800 cherry cabinets, Formai DR w/stained glass window, cath. and raised hearth fpl, den w/ superb view, Rec. Room, ceiling in dining area, LR and FR w/wood-burning fpl, den CAC, large fenced yard and garage w/garden room. hrdwd firs, outdoor pool w/cabana and CAC 800-USA-SOLD Click 'The New 800-829-2274 For Lire Assistance Call (80r>872-76~53) weichert.com For all your mortgage needs Call ERA Mortgage at 888-421-3813 Mortgage: 1-800-829-CASH Ask us about No Downpayment Financing 1-800-WEICHERT IVfeicherti Insurance: 1-800-255-1869 WESTFIELD OFFICE Home Warranty: For your benefit* j 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, _NJ 07090 • (908) 233-0065 ,tms 1-S00-S29-CASH considers career in ; Title Insurance: real estate. 1.S00-52S-3SS3 Catt 1-800-301-3000 today.', BURQdORfiREALTORS1 'ER- A 16 Offices Throughput New Jersey PAGE B16 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED PEOPLE IN THE NEWS knowing that their transaction has Weichert has to offer. They can be Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and dles both residential and commercial Reeves is guest speaker sales associate or a franchise owner, c call RE/MAX of New Jersey Inc.'s made a positive change in the lives of reached at 908--> 1-7777 and are Washington, D.C. as well as affiliated real estate, and through Weichert Judy Reeves, president and CEO of children in New Jersey. located at 185 Elm Street. franchise offices located in New York, Financial Services' Gold Services Burgdorff ERA, a leader on the cut- corporate headquarters at 800-828-7065. For more information, "It's an incredible feeling to know Weichert, Realtors, based in Mor- Virginia, North Carolina, South Car- Program, streamlines the delivery of ting edge of a rapidly changing mark- mortgage, home insurance and title visit www.remax-nj.com. To learn that my donation could help save a ris Plains, N.J.. has 9,000 sales asso- olina, Georgia and Florida. A full- et, was no stranger to the podium insurance to meet a guaranteed clos- about the home buying or selling pro- young life," said Conrado. "Partici- ciates in 200 offices in Connecticut. service, family of individually-owned where she addressed 115 attendees on ing date. cess, stop in your local RE/MAX pating in the Miracle Home Program New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, real estate companies, Weichert han- the topic of "Profitability: Back to the is a great was to give back to the Basics!" at ERA Franchise Systems office and speak confidentially with a caring, knowledgeable sales community. Incorporating the Chil- Inc.'s third annual Profitability dren's Miracle Network into my busi- Conference. associate. With 150 franchise offices and ness has been an honor." NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE RATES For the third consecutive year, more than 2,050 real estate profes- Conrado can be reached by calling Reeves has been a pivotal expert lec- FOR UPDATED RATES CALL iNFOSOURCE 908-686-9898 AND DIAL THE LENDER CODE sionals, RE/MAX of New Jersey con- the RE/MAX United in Union at 908- turer at the national convention, LOOK FOR THESE LENDERS ON THE INTERNET @ WWW.CMI-MORTGAGEINFO.COM tinues to be one of the leading real 851-2323. which is designed to help ERA brok- PRODUCT " RATE PTS APR T PRODUCT RATE PTS APR estate organizations in the state. Since RE/MAX is the exclusive real ers identify ways to better serve cus- its inception in 1985, RE/MAX of estate sponsor for CMN, a national Btack River Mtge Co 908-879-6800 Investors Savings Bk 800-252-3119 tomers, improve efficiencies and New Jersey has experienced record- non-profit organization dedicated to 30 YEAR FIXED I 6.00 0.00 6.06 APP 30 YEAR FIXED 6.00 0.00 6.08 APP implement cost-saving programs. The breaking growth in both franchise raising funds for children's hospitals. 15 YEAR FIXED 5.50 0.00 5.60 FEE 15 YEAR FIXED 5.38 0.00 5.49 FEE 2002 conference was held at the Sher- 1 YR JUMBO 3.47 0.00 sales and sales associates and has This year, RE/MAX associates made 2.45 0.00 S 295 5/1-30 YR 5.00 4.35 •"$. 350 aton Music Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Purchase Specials - Quick Close Loans to $1.5 million dollars.Percentage down varies on jumbos surpassed all previous sales records. a record contribution of S4 million to Reeves' 90-minute presentation This remarkable success can be attri- CMN. Columbia Bank 800-522-4167 Kentwood Firrancia 800-353-6896 focused on how to develop an effec- buted to the quality agents and service 30 YEAR FIXED 6.13 0.00 6.15 APP 30 YEAR FIXED 5.88 0.00 6.00 APP 15 YEAR FIXED 5.25 0.00 5.29 FEE 15 YEAR FIXED 5.25 0.00 5.38 FEE tive business plan, while identifying consistently found in all RE/MAX Weichert honors two current trends and achievements in 1 YR ARM 4.00 0.00 3.68 NIP 30 YR JUMBO. 6.13 0.00 6.25 S 150 organizations. RE/MAX of New Harvey Tekei, branch manager, Call for jumbo mortgage rates 20 Year Fixed: 5.75% 0 points 5.88 APR various components of an existing Jersey, based in Moorestown, is a pri- has announced that two sales associ- company. Reeves demonstrated the ates at the Westfield office of I Comnet/Fmr Cmwlth Bk 800-924-9091 Lighthouse Mortgage 800-784-1331 vately owned and operated division of 30 YEAR FIXED 5.75 0.00 5.79 APP 30 YEAR FIXED 5.25 3.00 5.28 APP process of isolating priorities, prog- RE/MAX International. Weichert Realtors have been honored u ram implementation and modification 15 YEAR FIXED 5.25 0.00 5.29 FEE 15 YEAR FIXED 5.25 0.00 5.27 FEE in November for their accomplish- 30 YR JUMBO 6.00 0.00 6.04 $ 0 30YRJUMBO 5.38 3.00 5.33 $ 375 of existing programs, while develop- ments. Close at home. No Broker Fee! Nof thcWcfo'dcstunatinn. home decorating and travel. fSr I with top professionals in the indus- O 2002 Colilwril Banker Corporation. Coldwdl liankcr* is a registered trademark "f CuldweR Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equ.il Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incut-punted. A Summit resident and a full-time try," said Taylor. "I enjoy the freedom real estate professional, Reno may be and flexibility that comes with being a reached at Re/MAX Properties RE/MAX agent and I find that this organization offers an inspirational Unlimited, 908-522-9444. and progressive approach to the real estate business." Conrado donates to Taylor has more than five years of children's hospitals experience in the real estate business Ubirajara "Bira" Conrado, a sales Another one of and is a resident of Montclair. Prior to associate with RE/MAX in Union, by Jill Guzman "Our Success Stories" joining the real estate industry, Taylor has joined the national RE/MAX Congratulations: worked as an information technology Children's Miracle Network Miracle director. In his spare time, he enjoys Home Program. Under this program, MARKETING YOUR HOME FOR TOP DOLLAR: Meet Julio & Xiomara traveling and playing golf. Conrado will donate a specific A KEY TO FINANCIAL SECURITY Perez, Proud New Full-time real estate professional amount of money per each of his sales Homeowners of Joel Taylor can. be contacted by call- transactions to the Children's Miracle Do you ever wonder how some homes are able to provide top dollar 559South Park ing REMAX Village Square in Network. and therefore greater financial security for their owners?? Street Elizabeth. NJ Upper Montclair at 973-509-222, Ext. Conrado will display the colorful Your home is probably one of your greatest assets and can lead you "Miracle Home" riders on top of his on the route to future stability and success. Understanding the key to Thanking Jill Guzman Realty, Inc. 116. Home Closed on January 3, 2003 To learn more about advancing RE/MAX yard signs and both the successful marketing of a home can open more of life's doors for you and your family. your career with RE/MAX, either as a home seller and buyer can feel good "Dear Jill I found the staff of Jill Guzman Realty, Inc. to be family oriented, professional, The successful marketing of a home requires 3 major and so helpful!!! achievements: The owner of the real estate office who is the absolute best and the secretaries 1) A tremendous advertising and marketing plan in multi- who are always there for you. We buy houses languages, on TV, and in NY & NJ newspapers and magazines. I found personal caring service in every person that is a part of Jill Guzman 2) Making sure that qualified buyers walk through the door Realty, Inc. Thank You. Ron Sharpe Realty will make certain that the time generated is productive. Sincerely, Julio & Xiomara Perez" ALL fASH 3) Pricing the home at top dollar in a realistic manner based 1 32 Morris Ave., Springfield, N.J. on similiar hames, with similiar features recently marketed in the subject Jill Guzman Realty, Inc ..R " area. 973-376-8700 AS IS! WE TAKE THE JITTERS OUT OF FIRST TIME BUYING AND SELLING!!! At Jill Guzman Realty Inc. we are proud to announce that we have "559 SOUTH PARK STREET, WAS LISTED BY ROBERTDE RESENDE just achieved the #1 status in the greater Elizabeth area for number of units & SOLD BY STEVEN CHEA OF JILL GUZMAN REALTY, INC. sold, from January 2002 to June 2002 as well as for the highest values "OUR SUCCESS STORIES" ARE NEVER ENDING. achieved for homeowners. "UST YOUR HOME WITH JILL GUZMAN REALTY, INC. AND BECOME Start planning your financial security today by achieving the ONE OF "OUR SUCCESS STORIES" utmost price for your greatest financial asset: your home. "OUR BEST REFERENCE IS YOUR NEIGHBOR" (THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY JILL GUZMAN BROKER www.jillguzmanrealty.coin OF RECORD FOR JILL GUZMAN REALTY INC.) NOW PROUDLY CELEBRATING OUR 14TH ANNIVERSARY!!!

GUZMAN REALTY, INC SPRINGFIELD WEST ORANGE Jill Guzman has achieved the ultimate JILL GUZMAN REALTY, INC. distinction of being among the TOP 1% of JIL •OUR BEST REFERENCE IS YOUR NEIGHBOR'' Just listed in a private street, 3 The Pointe at Crystal Lake. more than (approx.) 7,040 Active Real 76 ELMORA AVE., ELIZABETH BR Colonial. Updated kit w/corian Immaculate 3 BR Town House Estate Professionals by units of listings sold 908-353-6611 76 ELMORA AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202 !T» & updated bath, formal LR w/ built 2000 w/many upgrades. MB in the year 2000! fireplace. Fin. bsmnt. $389,900 w/walk in closets & bath, 2 car FAX: 908-353-5080 gar. $524,900 www.JillGuzmanRealty.com 908-353-6611 UNION Cowry CLASSfFiED THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 — PAGE B17 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999, red, 2 door, Do-It-Yourself Ideas Holiday party 10,000 miles (Estate Sale) mint condition. Many options. Asking $9,700. Call 973-762- 6838.

PONTIAC, GRAND AM, 1997, 68k miles, black, V-6, AC, CD. Power Windows. Ask- ing $5500/ best offer. 908-964-7780/ 973- S^GAL- 1984, 2 door, 58K miles, 538-6300 extension 229 original owner si Ann „ _ o(fer Ca|| VOLVO V70 All Wheel Drive. 1998 65,000 miles, black, 3rd row seats, leather. Excel- lent condition. $16,000 or best offer. 973- 768-4248. .-* :

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3 Winter can be brutal, protect you car "Sfr^MO SPECIAL As the temperatures refuse to rise check your car's high and low beams, but they should be used only in above the freezing point for days at a and its license plate, fog, parking, > packed snow conditions. During the time, it's a smart idea to have your side-marker, hazard, turn-signal, winter, check tires regularly for cor- a 20 words-10 WEEKS of Exposure for $39.00 in UNION COUNTY vehicle prepared. The AAA New reverse, and brake lights. rect inflation; they lose pressure as the )• Jersey Automobile Club suggests the 3 • • Supplies. Keep a windshield ice temperature drops. ) following steps to make sure your scraper, spray lock defroster — also • Wipers. If your wipers leave )• vehicle is outfitted from headlight to or 10 WEEKS of Exposure for $59.00 in 3 - keep an extra defroster at home — taillight: streaks across your windshield or )• and an extra pair of gloves in the car, back window, the blades or tensioner )• • Battery. Cold weather can kill an and consider packing a folding shovel arms may need replacing. Fill the ailing battery — the cause of many UNION and ESSEX COUNTY and some rock salt, sand or kitty litter. washer-fluid reservoir with a non- winter breakdowns. Avoid problems If you'll be driving in the mountains, freezing cleaner, and always clear ice by asking your teclmician to test your ; carry chains, blankets, foul-weather that binds your wiper blades before car's charging system ouiput and die ^^-^ For More Information turning on the wipers. battery's condition and charge. gear, flares, and a tarp, just in case a- you break down. a • Fluids. Remember to change the The AAA New Jersey Automobile Please Call The Classified a oil and check the antifreeze, brake, • Tires. If your treads are shallow, Club, through offices in Florham s differential, and transmission fluids. it's time to purchase a new set of tires. Park, Randolph, Springfield, Clark > Old antifreeze in your car's cooling Consider the climate and the type of and Verona, provides automotive, Department 1-800-564-89H system may contribute to cooling sys- driving you do when choosing tires. travel, insurance, financial and educa- tem failure. Studded tires are permitted in New tional services to residents of Essex, •V¥¥yy¥¥¥yYYV¥Jgq*¥-¥W¥¥W¥^ • Lights. Enlist a friend to help Jersey between Nov. 15 and April 1, Morris and Union counties. THOUSANDS OFF MSRP! Oil 2002 l®§t@¥B¥§ •Avalanche »§yg®itfe £arl©| "Tracker »yaiis •eaittaro »Hl-£uf>es and Mlmrnl IF^YO * Em MlSEEiYOURi MODEL, JCALLiyS!

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PAGE B18 — THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED Mechanics must keep up with changes By Jon Woods Copley News Service A radio listener called the other day with the following A growing and enormous prob- Now... A Saturn For Evervone! scenario. The "check engine" light had recently come on in his lem facing the auto repair indus- car. He took it into his mechanic and the mechanic reported try is the lack of bright new blood back to him that he needed to replace several parts to fix entering the field. the problem. He listed the parts to me and it didn't seem %s ODown* logical that all these parts would go bad all at the same time, especially since, according to him, his car seemed to Brand New 2003 be driving normally except for the check engine light being Even if customers are willing to pay for diagnosis, the on. mechanic dam well better be able to tell them exactly what is wrong or they are going to hold his feet to the fire. So I told him to take the car to another mechanic for a sec- rather than spending hours and hours finding out exactly Saturn ION i ond opinion. He said that he already had and the first mechanic had wanted to replace all sorts of different parts what's wrong with a particular car, many technicians use Finance For for the same problem. Clearly, he was in a dilemma and I the shotgun approach. Who needs technical training? Just 4 dr, 4 cyl, automatic transmission, pwr str/brks, was supposed to be able to solve the mystery over the take a "refresher" course. Customers are obviously clue- AIR, AM/FM stereo, CD, dual air bags, int wip, phone. Of course, I couldn't. less about their high-tech cars, so simply tell them they cloth int, MSRP $14,145, VIN #3Z124688. This story illustrates a growing and enormous problem need to replace every part you can think of and you're Finance pymnts based on 72 equal pymnts of bound to get it right Or maybe the smart technician will $208 per month @ 1.9% APR. Ttl pymnts facing the auto repair industry: the lack of bright new $14,976. Ttl cost $14 976 blood entering the field. just stick to being the good old "parts changer" in die shop PerMo.72Mos. Most people know, or have at least heard, that modem and let someone else take the heat for the diagnoses. cars are very complicated. As of 1996, all new cars sold in We need new bright people to enter the auto mechanic the United States had to he "OBD II"-compliant — On or "technician" work force. But it isn't happening. Some- Saturn Vue Board Diagnostics EL In a nutshell, this meant that the new thing has to change if we are to have intelligent and trained cars had to be very sophisticated. They had to have compu- people out there to fix our cars. We have to convince the Down %Interest ters on board that would monitor all the sophisticated emis- smart kids in high school that a career as an automotive R sion systems and emission parts and these same computers technician is a good thing. We need to convince the parents No Customer Cash! £ 60 Months!* had to have the capability of alerting the driver of the car if and other loved ones of these bright young people that a OLFinancing the computer sensed that something was going wrong — career as an auto tech is a good thing. If me parents keep Avail. For 36 Months if Qua!. O regardless of whether or not the car exhibited any abnor- discouraging their kids from going into this field, then mal drivability symptoms. sooner or later our cars will come to a screeching halt The on-board computer would notify the driver of its I think the only way to convince good old Mom and Dad $ concerns by illuminating a warning light — the haunting to get on our side is to let them know that their kids can 0 Down* "check engine" light The idea was to alert the owner of the make a good living as an auto mechanic. That means pay- car that something was wrong and therefore prompt the ing the techs for their knowledge and ability. And that Brand New Elegantly Restyled 2QQ3 driver to take the car into his or her mechanic to get it fixed means making the customers provide the money. But the before the car could hurt either itself or the environment. public resists. They want it both ways. Too often people Great idea but, in practice, it hasn't worked as well as the gravitate to the shop that advertises "free diagnosis." Do Saturn L-200 designers had hoped because the designers forgot one these people really think that the best and brightest techni- thing: In order for this great idea to work, there had to be a cians out there work for free? Even if the shop is paying 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto trans, pwr str/brks/wind/lcks, AIR, trained work force of diagnostic and repair technicians in these techs good money, where is the money coming from AM/FM stereo, CD, cruise, int wip, floor mats, the field to figure out why the darn "check engine" light if they are not charging their customers for the diagnosis? heated mirrs, convenience grp, MSRP $19 295 was on. Folks, there's no magic! A shop can't provide accurate VIN #3Y548313. 48 mo closed end lease w/12,000 I think they figured, what the heck, the existing automo- and precise diagnostics for cheap or free and still pay his mi/yn .200 thereafter. $0 due at lease signing. Ttl tive mechanics will simply train themselves or their bosses technicians good money. If he doesn't make it worthwhile pymnts $10,992. Ttl cost $10,992. Purch. opt. at will provide the training for all this new stuff. Perhaps it for his technicians to study or doesn' f pay them enough — lease end $9261.60. PerMo.48Mos. might have worked except for two things: These carmakers and charge his customer enough — to spend the time it assumed that the technicians would want to learn the new takes to arrive at an accurate and precise diagnosis, we'll stuff and they assumed that the technicians were capable of continue to end up with the scenario as described above. learning the new stuff. I'm not saying that if you pay big bucks for diagnostics, S Recent history has proven that, for many technicians, at you'll be guaranteed accurate results. But I am saying that "*1 Namepiate in Sales Satisfaction and 1 Nameplate least one of the above did not apply. Too many of the exist- if you do not pay a decent wage for diagnostics, you're in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service." ing work force simply didn't have the "analytical skills" — almost sure to be disappointed. And unless the public's J.D.ri i'rtii:Jfesucntas2UU1 &:ksSsteiiict'tm$::t,hr.:::J2VV2 &tjU}> 973-361-0400 Route 22 • 908-686-2810 Route 17 -201-327-2500 time or money acquiring the training to diagnose the prob- Jon Woods is a certified master mechanic who hosts Saturn ofMorristown Saturn of Livingston lems of modem cars? Customers don't want to pay for Saturn of Green Brook Saturn of Route 23 an auto talk show on station KSDO in San Diego and RidgedaleAve. • 973-538-2800 Route 10'973-992-0600 Route 22 •732-752-8383 Pompton Plains • 973-839-2222 diagnosis because they're not used to paying a mechanic can be reached through his Web site at "just to find out what's wrong." www.signonsandiego.com/marketplace/autocenter. Prices include all costs to be paid by consumer except license, registration & taxes. Not responsible for typographical errors.. 'Lease & financing programs must be approved by primary lending source

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