Americ ^ High schoc rv tie the life and s in Serving Summits Springfield and Mountmimside Luther Kinj. *> 3 i c- Vi i|!iip Officers to participate in upcoming Police Unity iililliiiiii By Paul Creulich A brief but important northerly TempSe teens Staff Writer detour is planned so that officers may SPRINGFIELD — Four Spring- pay their respects at Ground Zero in to present concert field police officers will be hitting the New York City and at the Lincoln Temple Sinai Teens will present road on wheels m May as part of an Highway Bridge, where two Jersey "Sermon in Song: Jewish Broad- annual police pilgrimage to Washing- City officers lost their lives this past way Composers" on Friday at 6:30 ton, D.C. known as the Police Unity Christmas. p.m at Temple Sinai, 208 Summit Tour. All New Jersey officers will gather Ave., Summit. Officers from all over the country in Florham Park on May 9 to kick off For more information, call 908- will pedal their way to the National the journey. This town is an appropri- 273-4921 or visit Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ate starting point because the officer templesinainj.org. in Washington, D.C, the only national who started this event, Pat Montuore, memorial built and maintained by pri- was from Florham Park. Montuore Computer classes vate funding. The memorial includes a and 17 other officers made the first available next week marble wall engraved with the names ride to the memorial 10 years ago. The Mountainside Recreation of more than 17,000 of the nation's law Since then, the numbers have swelled Department will sponsor two new enforcement officers who were killed and now thousands of officers from computer classes next week. in the line of duty, dating back to 1792. around the country participate. "Shopping" on the Internet" will Among those names is Springfield The Board of Unity Tour chooses teach how to safely purchase mer- Police Officer Joseph R. Roessner, which officers participate each year chandise from a computer, credit who gave his life in the performance of and, in recent years, more officers card privacy, and popular shopping his duties on March i 3, 1962. have been turned away on account of Web sites. The class will take place The members of the Springfield the sheer numbers of cyclists converg- Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. The Police Department involved this year ing on the nation's capitol. registration fee is $10. are officers James Mirabile, Joseph Mickles says he expects the Police "Google It" will teach how to Cieri, Stephen Studlack and Sgt. Unity Tour will continue to grow with use the popular search engine, Richard Mickles. Cieri and Mickles each year. Google, as well as how to search have been on the tour in the past. He stated, "It became a challenge for all kinds of information online. In order to participate, each officer and a way to make people aware of The class will take place Wednes- must raise $1,500 in donations to how many officers give their lives day from 10 to 11 a.m. The regis- cover expenses. The surplus will be each year." Springfield Police Sgt. Richard Mickles is flanked by officers Joseph Cieri and Stephen tration fee is $10. donated to the memorial. A total of 153 officers died last Studlack at the conclusion of last year's Police Unity Tour in Washington, DC. The men are ,' All classes will be in the Learn- This ambitious journey takes three year in the line of duty. Eighteen of the at the Jefferson Memorial, with the Washington Monument in the background. ing Center at Borough Hall. days and covers almost 300 miles. It families of those officers will be pres- allows members of the police force to ent at the memorial, where the names 1 Space is limited. To register, nation's Emerald Society Pipe Bands; among officers is discouraged. While case of an emergency and EMS crews meet and bond with other officers, of the fallen officers will be read stop by the Recreation Office, a wreath laying ceremony, and a can- there have been minor injuries over are always present. honor their fallen comrades, spread aloud. The schedule of events includes 1385 Route 22 east. dlelight vigil. the years, there has never been any In addition to the total of 400 offi- awareness and donate money to the seminars by C.O.P.S., Concerns of The tour is not intended to be serious mishaps. All hospitals along cers from New Jersey who will'be For more information, call 908- memorial. Police Survivors; a march by our 232-0015. viewed as a race and competition the route are mapped out in advance in See TOWNSHIP'S, Page 2 Learn to do it yourself SAGE Eldercare will have a Tea for two! Board of School Estimate meets new workshop called "Handy Skills" for men and women of all By Joan M. Devlin of Schools Carolyn Deacon and Busi- Deacon surprised everyone by stat- ages who want to learn basic skills Staff Writer ness Administrator Paul Griggs. ing she was hoping to bring in the for home fix-it projects. SUMMIT — With an early start The mayor began, "Tonight is the school budget below last year's, rather Greg Skuiaton, a local profes- tlys year; the Summit Board of School first in a series of meetings about the than increasing it. She said she fell sional, contractor, will -conduct, Estimate b'egan the'first 'of its meet- school budget and it is really an out- strongly about this due to the increase workshops: on Wednesday and Feb. ings i'uesday night. "tV~develop the line of the budget only. There will be in city taxes and the many communi- 15 from 1 to4 p.m. school budget for the coming year. other meetings. It must be adopted by cations she has had about the taxes. Men and women are invited to There were not many attendees March 28." "We asked all the administrators to attend one or both of the free class- from the general public, but board He said, this way, plenty of time is hold the budget figures to the 2005 es to be held at SAGE Eldercare, members who were not on the dais allowed for the public's input. figures and we are now in the process 290 Broad St.V Summit, were in the audience. Olsen said, "Our goal is to contin- of meeting with them again and wiil Pre-registration is suggested. Mayor Jordan Glatt presided over ue to make our school system the try to keep the priorities in place." Call Suzanne Lyon at 908-598- the meeting, which included Ellen finest." He then went over a long list Then they discussed how every- 5514:;: Dickson and Andrew Lark from the of focus areas, which included student thing is growing, especially student Common Council and Board of Edu- achievements, safe environment, enrollment. Deacon noted that an cation President Harry Olsen. Also improved communications and contin- increase of between 55 to 60 students Library to present representing the Board of Education uing work on the new primary centers children's programs were Karen Chaplin, Superintendent development. See BQE, Page 2 The Mountainside Public Library, Constitution Plaza, will present two winter reading pro- grams for children. Stories arid nursery rhymes will be; Ihared during "Toddler Time" w|tii 2-year-olds and their adult ca||givers;: on Wednesdays, from ||| to II a.m. This session will through Feb. 22. preschool Storytime" is sched- uled lor;J3- and 4-year-olds on Thursdays; from 2 to 2:30 p.m. This Pboto By Barbara Kokkalis program will run through March 9. Three-year-old Victoria Delia shares a cup of 'tea' with Registration and proof of age her doll, Kit, at the Girls and Dolls Tea Party at Sand- are required. meier School on Saturday. To register or for more informa- tion, call 908-233-0115. Homeiarsd security lomSense' raises series kicks off Five years ago, domestic pre- money for playground paredness, especially at the county level, referred to floods and power By Paul Greulich crowd to raise money for the Edward outages. Today, when freeholders Staff Writer V. Walton Playground Fund. Cranford Police Chief Eric Mason, left, and Summit Police Chief Robert Lucid, right, con- talk about domestic preparedness, SPRINGFIELD — The unsung Brief monologues set the scene for gratulate Lt. Robert Week on his receipt of an Academic Award for Excellence after his they're also talking about home- battles of motherhood sprang to parodies of popular songs, their lyrics completion of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police West Point Command land security, and how well local comic, sometimes poignant, life on the re-worked to chronicle the various and Leadership Program. police departments are equipped to stage at Jonathan Dayton High School stages of motherhood, from pregnancy handle a terrorist attack. on Jan. 26 as the musical comedy to late childhood. Today, The Observer kicks off "MomScnse" entertained a lively See PLAYGROUND, Page 2 a series on homeland security at Officer honored for achievement the county level. See story Page By Joan M. Devlin am especially gratified by Lt. Week's receiving this award. 17. Staff Writer He is the first officer in Union County to win this aware! Turin, here she comes! SUMMIT — After serving 17 years with the Summit during the 10 years this program has been offered. We arc Police Department, Lt. Robert Week, now commander of all extremely proud of this accomplishment." Local girl to intern with NBC for Olympics the Traffic and Special Services Bureau, recently received The program is a result of the collaboration of the asso- By Paul Greulich junior at Syracuse University, where an award that was a bit unexpected. ciation and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point's she studies in the Newhouse Commu- IN THIS ISSUE Staff Writer He took a special 14-week intensive training course Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership. It is n nication School, the top communica- "SPRINGFIELD — During Marnie called "New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police highly competitive program attracting law enforcement tion school in the country. She is Community Calendar 2 Fish's time as a student at Jonathan West Point Command Leadership Program." candidates with proven leadership from all over the state. It Dayton High School, she served for majoring in television, film and radio Police Blotter .• 3 "They never tell you how you are doing. Some just dis- serves as a model for other collaborative programs across three years as manager of its ice hock- and minoring in education and psy- Community Forum 4 appear, but I kept going. There were many lectures and lots the country. ey team, Now she is on her way to a chology. Letters to the Editor 5 of paperwork with tough exams," recalled Week. Week lives in Madison with his wife and two children. much bigger arena •— the Winter Her interest in television and ice Obituaries 6 Not only did he pass, he received the Academic Award He added, "I hope to be able to put my new insights into Olympics in Turin, Italy, as an intern Sports 9 hockey intertwined when one of her for Excellence, which was presented at a special graduation leadership to good use in our department." for NBC. County News 17 professors suggested she apply for an ceremony on Dec. 20 at the Marriott Trenton. Staff Writer Joan M, Devlin can he reached at 908-686- Arts & Entertainment 21 This.lifelong Springfield native is a Sec SPRINGFIELD, Page 2 Police Chief Robert Lucid was very proud and said, "I 7700, ext.123, or at [email protected]. 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Township's finest to bicycle to D.C COMMUNITY CALENDAR (Continued from Page 1) sure any breaks or flat tires that occur thousands of cyclists, to the adula- The Community Calendar is prepared by The Observer to inform res- riding, about 100 more people will along the way are fixed as quickly as tion of thousands," he said. idents of various community activities and government meetings. To low to reach us: attend in support functions, including possible. Anyone interested in donating to mail a schedule, send it to The Observer, Attn: Managing Editor. P.O. 'he Observer is published every Thurs- officers serving as motorcycle ' Mickles, who will be serving as a help fund the Police Unity Tour can Box 3109, Union 07083. iay by Worrall Community Newspa- escorts. Buses will be accompanying motorcycle escort on the tour, admits the contact Springfield police headquar- Today iers, an independent, family owned the tour to provide transportation for journey is taxing, especially to the bik- ters at 973-376-0400. ewspaper company. Our offices are • The Foothill Club of Mountainside will have a luncheon ;il noon at B.G, officers who are injured or whose ers, but says the payoff is well worth it. Staff Writer Paul Greulich can be Fields Restaurant, 560 Springfield Ave., Westfield. seated at 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, bikes have been damaged. Bike repair "It's a pretty amazing feeling reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 117, or Inion, N.J. 07083. We are open from 9 To make a reservation, call Genevieve at 908-232-3626. For more infor- m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Call us trailers will be present as well to be arriving in Washington, D.C. with at theobserver@t/ielocalsonrce. com. mation about the club, call Ruthie Goense at 908-233-5253. t one of the telephone numbers listed Friday • Learn how to make your own greeting cards at the Greeting Card Stamp Camp. The class will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Community Room in the r BOE budget meetings begin early oice Mail: Mountainside Borough Hall, 1385 Route 22 east. ur main phone number, 908-686-7700 (Continued from Page.l) Challenges of the 2006-07 budget move to Summit expressly for our For more information, call the Recreation Office at 908-232-0015. equipped with a voice mail system to school system — this is a fact. They letter serve our customers. During reg- is expected in the high school alone, were listed separately and were formi- Sunday i!ar business hours, a receptionist will with a large percentage of that group dable. Besides the increased student come with high expectations from our • St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Summit will host a lecture by inswer your call. During the evening or being special education students. enrollment, there will be increased school system." the Rev. Dr. Patrick Russell, a Lutheran pastor, physicist and specialist in neu- hen the office is closed, your call will This means the issue of space is funding needed for special education, There was a brief question-and- roscience, on "Neuroscience and the Soul" at 10 a.m. ie answered by an automated recep- still there, and she also noted that the and it was stated that very little discre- answer session from members of the The public is welcome to attend. The church is located at 587 Springfield ionist. school system is mandated by the state tionary money was available. Health audience. Councilman Tom Getzen- Ave. to increase the number of special ed costs have skyrocketed, as they have danner suggested lobbying strongly For more information, call 908-918-2500 or visit www.stjohnssummit.org. o subscribe: each year. The Observer is mailed to the homes of teachers and aides when needed. for more state aid. Meetings are • The Springfield YMCA will have its Summer Camp Open House and ubscribers for delivery every Thursday. Chaplin spoke on the budget When asked about hoped-for state scheduled for Feb. 16, 24 and 28. registration, beginning at 10 a.m. Summer camp sessions run from June 26 One-year subscriptions in Union Coun- process, noting that the creation of the aid, Griggs said it "remains flat and There are also five more meetings in though Sept. 1. are available for S26.00, two year budget actually begins in the fall. That unfunded." . March. The public is invited to attend. For more information about summer camp or applying for financial assis- ubscriptions for $47.00. College and is when the numbers will be known. "The cap is a big item, and we still Locations will be announced. tance, call Gina Fernandez at 973-467-0838 or visit www.summitareaym- iut-of-state subscriptions are available, As for budget figures, the cap num-. have no word on that either." Staff Writer Joan Devlin can be ca.org. fou may subscribe by phone by calling The positives came from Deacon, reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 123, or 908-686-7700 and asking for the circu- bers from the state have not yet Monday lation department. Allow at least two arrived, according to Griggs. who noted as she did last year, "People at [email protected]. • The Mountainside Recreation Department will sponsor a computer class weeks for processing your order. You called "Shopping on the Internet" to teach how to safely purchase merchan- may use Mastercard, Visa, American dise from a computer, credit card privacy and popular shopping Web sites. Express or Discover. Playground fund-raiser a big success The class will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Learning Center at Bor- ough Hall. iffissing newspaper: briefly took the stage to announce the Autoland agreed to provide full (Continued from Page 1) Space is limited. To register, stop by the Recreation Office, 1385 Route 22 your Observer did not get delivered show had raised $7,000 toward a Nearly 300 patrons filled the sponsorship for the event and east. lease call 908-686-7700 and ask for much-needed playground for the Wal- McLynn's restaurant, where the Jonathan Dayton High School audito- For more information, call 908-232-0015. circulation. ton School. It was Silverstein who after-party occurred, donated a per- rium to laugh- and applaud as four per- • The Sierra Club and the Alaska Wilderness League will sponsor a pres- approached the "MomSense" per- centage of the night's profits Back issues: formers vented and joked about such entation on America's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge at 7:30 p.m. in the o purchase back issues of The challenges as getting their children to formers after seeing their show at toward the playground fund as another fund-raiser. well. Whitman Community Room of Summit's City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave. Observer please call 908-686-7700 and sleep through the night, defusing dia- This program is free. For more information, call The Sierra Club at 973- ask for circulation. Additional charges She said, "I wanted to do a special Staff Writer Paul Greulich can be pers and raising funds for college 364-7573 and select option number 5. Do not call the city of Summit with may apply. tuition. event that would bring the Walton reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 117, or moms together." at [email protected]. questions about the program. News items: Event Chairperson Jodi Silverstein Wednesday s releases of general interest must • The Mountainside Recreation Department will sponsor a computer class e in our office by Friday at noon to be called "Google It" to teach how to use the popular search engine, Google, as :onsidered for publication the following Springfield native.to assist NBC in Italy well as how to search for all kinds of information online. The class will take veek. Pictures should be black and place from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Learning Center at Borough Hall. hite glossy prints. For further informa- (Continued from Page 1) game at the Olympics. Fish is not worried about the possi- Space is limited. To register, stop by the Recreation Office, 1385 Route 22 ion or to report a breaking news story, internship with NBC. After a lengthy She and the other tape logger bility of terrorism or other security :all 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. east. application and interview process, assigned to the hockey event will work threats. Everyone at the games will be For more information, call 908-232-0015. required to possess valid credentials or jtory reprints: Fish was selected. 12-hour shifts, seven days a week, to • SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St., Summit, will present a new workshop or permission to reprint any item print- "I was pleased to be selected, due keep up with the schedule of the tickets. called "Handy Skills" from 1 to 4 p.m. for men and women of all ages who d in the newspaper you must call Tom to my outside experience and passion games, which go on almost non-stop. "I trust whoever is securing the want to learn basic skills for home fix-it projects. Sanavan at 908-686-7700. All material for television production," she said. She was scheduled to leave for Italy premises," she said. Pre-registration is suggested. :s copyrighted. Fish's work as a tape logger will yesterday, equipped with her brother's Someday, after graduation, she Call Suzanne Lyon at 908-598-5514. involve keeping a record of what hap- USA hockey jersey, which she plans to would like to create a children's tele- • The Springfield Garden Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. in the Presbyterian Letters to the Editor: wear proudly. This is the first time Fish vision program. The Observer provides an open forum pens during ice hockey games, so in Parish House, 37 Church Mall, Springfield. or opinions and welcome letters to the post-production, editors can quickly has travelled overseas, but she will be Staff Writer Paul Greulich can be The speaker, Dr. Eve Shaw, will talk about Epiphytic cactus. editor. Letters should be typed, double assemble the game on film. Fish will aided in foreign communication by a reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 117, or For more information, call Sharon at 973-921-0303. paced, must be signed, and should be be present at every men's ice hockey year of studying Italian. at theobserver@theloca!source. com. Upcoming iccompanied by an address and day- Feb. 11 ime phone number for verification. Let- • The Handcrafter Group of the Women's Association of the Community :ers and columns must be in our office EVENTS V 9 a.m. Monday to be considered for Presbyterian Church, 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside, will meet in the ublication that week. They are subject Make your own greeting Wildlife Refuge on Monday at 7:30 mation, call The Sierra Club at 973- church's Memorial Room at 10 a.m. .o editing for length and clarity. p.m. in the Whitman Community . 364-7573 and select option number 5. For information about the group, call the church office at 908-232-9490 cards at stamp camp Room of Summit's City Hail, 512 and leave a name and telephone number with Janet. e-mail: Learn how to make your own Springfield Ave. Workshop on The Observer accepts news releases greeting cards at the Greeting Card Alaskan resident, wilderness adven- metaphysics scheduled nd opinion pieces by e-mail. Our e- Stamp Camp. turer and activist Jillian Morrissey will Lisa Athan and Scott Strickland will mail address is The class will meet Friday from 7 [email protected] host the multi-media presentation, present a workshop called "Introduction to 9:30 p.m. at the Community Room designed to show the people of the to Metaphysics" on Feb. 10 from7:3 0 to Wouldn't it be more e-mail must be received by 9 a.m. in the Mountainside Borough Hall, Monday to be considered for publica- United States the amazing land of their 9 p.m. at the Springfield Emanuel Unit- convenient to receive on that week. 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NEWARK, NEW JERSCT " Cannot be combined with other | iilWil I offers Expires 2/1B/06 , THE OBSERVER WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 — PAGE 3 Saab stolen from parking lot Honoring an American hero Summit Avenue for an outstanding warrant out On Jan. 24, there was a report of of Springfield, as well as for driving the theft of a 2002 black Saab from a with a suspended license. Broad Street parking lot. Mountainside • On Jan 20, Antonio Monteiro, 37, • On Saturday, there was a report On Monday, an Exxon gas station was arrested in a Route 22 parking lot of the theft of a 17-inch Dell flat attendant on Route 22 reported that two for an outstanding warrant out of Cliff- panel monitor from a business on men in a green Ford explorer had filled side Park. He was also charged with Springfield Avenue. their gas tank and left without paying. driving with a revoked license. • On Jan. 24, Yakima Mitchell 23, The driver was described as a white • On Jan. 20, Jose Cortes, 55, of of Irvington, was arrested at Wood- male approximately 6 feet tall with a Springfield, was arrested on Morris land Avenue for speeding and driv- slim build. The passenger was Avenue for driving while intoxicated. ing with a suspended license. described only as a black male. • On Jan. 19, a purse was reported • On Jan. 24, Siraone Brooks, 25, • On Jan. 26, two burglary suspects, stolen from Jonathan Dayton High of Albany, N.Y., was arrested at Steven Garcia, 30, of Elizabeth, and School. The black and grey purse con- Woodland Avenue and Canoe Brook Santos Arocho Jr., 26, of Elizabeth, were tained two small Coach wallets, a NJ. Parkway for speeding and driving arrested in Elizabeth after a lengthy car driver's license, two debit cards, a with a suspended license in an chase down routes 22 and 1 and 9, con- Social Security card, house and car unregistered vehicle. cluding with a struggle with police offi- keys, $2 in cash and a P.B.A. card. • On Jan. 23, there was a report of cers from Union County, Elizabeth and • On Jan. 19, Connie Concette the theft of a 1994 Dodge Caravan Mountainside. The duo were charged Gugliemini, 31, of Plainfield, was arrest- from the loading dock area of Over- with eluding and resisting arrest. ed on Route 22 west for driving with a look Hospital, sometime between 7 • On Jan. .26, Kevin Ballard, 40, of revoked license, an uninsured vehicle p.m. on Jan. 22, and this date. Newark, was arrested in East Orange on and a revoked registration. She also had • On Jan. 22, there was a report of an outstanding warrant out of Moun- outstanding warrants out of Berkeley damage to the lawn of a Clark Street tainside. Heights, Fanwood and Linden. residence, caused by a motor vehicle Springfield • On Jan. 19, Roman Kalba, 36, of sometime during the early morning On Jan. 22, Jeffrey Ortiz, 32, of Edi- Union, was arrested on Morris Turnpike hours of this date. son, was arrested on Route 22 for two for an outstanding warrant out of the • On Jan. 22, Mario Martucci, 23, outstanding warrants out of New Provi- Union County Sheriff's office. of Randolph, was arrested at Route dence. He was also found to be driving • On Jan. 19, Bennie Mack, 21, of 24 west and Summit Avenue for with a suspended license. Newark, was arrested for driving with a Caandon Hudson, Yukentha Cadet, Shabazz Green, Kyia McMillan and Nadia James driving while suspended. • On Jan. 21, Ronnie Parker, 24, of revoked license and for an outstanding present a multi-media performance about the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • On Jan. 22, Diego Rojas, 27, of Newark, was arrested on Route 22 for warrant out of Newark. on Summit's eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 16 at the Sum- Philadelphia, was arrested at police outstanding warrants out of Carlstadt • On Jan. 19, Marc Adams, 36, of mit Area YMCA. The high school students are participants in the Y's Black and Latino headquarters for driving while under and Newark. East Orange, was arrested on Moun- Achievers program. the influence and refusal to submit • On Jan. 20, Edward Melendez, 56, tain Avenue for an outstanding war- to chemical test. of Elizabeth, was arrested on Morris rant out of Newark. Mountainside library to present children's programs The Mountainside Public year-olds and their adult care- on Thursdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Elevator occupants rescued Library, Constitution Plaza, will givers on Wednesdays, from This program will run through Summit Springfield present two winter reading pro- 10:30 to 11 a.m. This session will March 9. On Sunday, firefighters responded On Jan. 20, firefighters responded grams for children. Stories and run through through Feb. 22. Registration and proof of age to a report of two people trapped in an to Morris and Meisel avenues for a nursery rhymes will be shared "Preschool Story time" is are required. For more informa- elevator at Overlook Hospital. Lane. An investigation determined motor vehicle accident with a spill. during "Toddler Time" with 2- scheduled for 3- and 4-year-olds tion, call 908-233-0115. • On Sunday, firefighters responded smoke coming from unattended cook- • On Jan. 20, firefighters responded to Spring Meadows for an activated ing in the lounge had activated the fire to a Morris Avenue apartment complex alarm. An investigation found a resi- alarm. for a medical service call. dent had accidentally burned food in a • On Friday, firefighters responded • On Jan. 20, firefighters responded microwave. to a report of an activated smoke detec- to a Morris Avenue residence for a • On Friday, firefighters reported to tor in a residence on Mary Ellen Lane. water condition in the basement. OPEN A FREE CHECKING a building on Springfield Avenue for a Fire officers determined the smoke • On Jan. 20, all units responded to Allegi&stee ACCOUNT WITH DIRECT DEPOSIT report of a burning odor. An investiga- detector had malfunctioned. a Cypress Terrace residence for an Community Bank tion found a burned out motor and belt • On Jan. 24, firefighters responded activated fire alarm. on an air compressor in the basement. to an activated fire alarm at a residence • On Jan. 19, firefightersresponde d • On Friday, firefighters responded on Summit Road. An investigation a pumper to Union fire headquarters on to an automatic Mutual Aid to Mill- determined the call was a false alarm. a request from county mutual aid. And the more you save the more you will earn with. burn for a report of smoke in the base- • On Jan. 23, firefighters responded • On Jan. 19, all units responded to this Tiered Money Market Management Account ment of a home on Morris Turnpike. to a report of a vehicle stuck in a con- a Temple Drive for an activated fire • On Jan. 21, firefighters responded struction trench located on Sunrise alarm. to an Overlook Road apartment build- Parkway and Vassar Road. • On Jan. 19, all units responded to ing for a reported stalled elevator with •On Jan. 18, firefighters responded a Morris Avenue apartment complex two occupants inside. to an activated fire alarm in a commer- for smoke coming from the building. 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Brace yourselves As budgets are presented for public scrutiny — and offi- cials ask taxpayers to kindly swallow another round of prop- erty-tax increases — the same terminology makes its annu- al appearance. "Non-discretionary," "mandates," "contrac- tual salary obligations" and "out of our control," all spring to the lips of public officials as they justify budgetary increases to frustrated residents, who now have the luxury of paying the highest property taxes in the United States. And, CONQUERING MINDS barring a miracle, the news is going to get worse. — Children play Risk as For many Union County municipalities, scheduled part of their after-school increases of member contributions to the Rahway Valley activities at Roselle Sewerage Authority may prove to be the straw that breaks Park Middle School. the straining backs of local budgets. The RVSA — which handles sewer services for Clark, Cranford/Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, Rahway, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Westfield, Woodbridge and Winfield Park, as well as portions of Fanwood and Linden — is cur- rently in the process of doubling its capacity. While benefi- cial, the changes —which require more than $250 million in infrastructure improvements -— are not voluntary. They are the result of a judicial consent order handed down by a federal court in 2000, after untreated wastewater leaked into the Rahway River following heavy storrrrvpter flows. The debt incurred for the improvements may be more than the member municipalities can bear. By 2009, debt service Photo By Sean Havcy alone on the upgrades will increase nearly SI 1.5 million, a cost that will be borne by the towns the RVSA services. Unfortunately, few municipal governments have done much to meet the potentially crippling fiscal challenges the Small-town middle America still exists in Jersey increases will present. More officials would do well to follow Growing up in Staten Island in the Jokingly, my wife, Lorraine, declares Yes, one does ultimately get accus- the example of the Clark township council, which has made '40s and '50s was certainly equivalent "We're back in middle America" tomed to the proverbial jug handles, as the issue a priority. If they're serious about the best interests to what seems to be growing up in Point where, among the age-old familiar well as the usual array of a Springfield of their residents, local representatives had better starting fig- Cranford today ;— where young peo- turning barber poles and sidewalk Avenue in every town, but patience uring out from where that money is going to come. ple continue to work on farms selling Of benches, we find all traffic giving way ultimately becomes the virtue here in fresh produce and older folk tarry on Cranford. Small-town America per- to the crossing geese and hopping rab- ! park benches, mulling over communi- View bit, rather than the speeding Hummer. haps to a degree, but big-town cama- ty as well as world affairs. By Leff LaHuta Yes, the 5 cent crumb bun has raderie. A welcome addition Experiencing those years as a child given way to the 75 cent bun, but we In essence, although my wife and I as well as a budding adult, one heard To begin with, I experience cour- certainly didn't expect prices to mimic ultimately decided to relocate to New In Rahway schools, the question of a potential conflict of little if anything of this neighboring tesy which experiences no bounds. As prices of decades gone by. Jersey in order to be of some assis- tance to our son and daughter-in-law, interest was raised this month when Police Officer Dawn state except that since we were truly I stroll to town in the early morning, I And, as we meander from the But- closer in proximity to New Jersey who were expecting a family, we have Rodger, also a member of the Board of Education, was encounter smiling faces blurting "nice tery Bake Shop, we enjoy the lack of than New York proper, we should come to appreciate the peaceful pleas- appointed the district's new school resource officer:. day" or "good morning" from more double parking or fingers at the light have been allied geographically to the than the occasional passerby. Remem- ures of New Jersey life, be it the con- Rather than creating a conflict, Rodger's appointment as drivers appear extremely courteous Garden State from the outset. ber, these are unfamiliar faces who templative serenity of the loveliness of via their friendly wavings of "you go will serve to benefit the school system, the Board of Educa- As immediate proof, boys espe- are willingly taking me under their Nomahegan Park, the sculpted bicycle on ahead first." tion and the Police Department. She will report to and be cially attempted to throw stones from casual wings. pathways of Echo Lake, the calm of a And, certainly in the vein of paid by the city, not the Board of Education. lower Port Richmond across the water Early morning, laborers at the local slight snowfall overlooking the boat extended courtesy, we have come to A school resource officer serves as a full-time liaison to nearby Perth Amboy. I almost made. Quick Check pause and hold the door house akin to Hanson Park, the savor and appreciate the six-minute 5 between police and the schools. By creating a consistent it. for me, not necessarily because of my warmth of local restaurants on a chilly cent meter, not to mention the even evening, the lower price at the local presence in the high school and middle school, Rodger will But what does this geographical years, but simply out of courtesy for hop-scotch prove to be in reality to a the traveler who follows. better 12-minute meter for a dime. cinema, the congeniality of Trinity become a familiar face and a trusted guardian. She will also 1 new transplant like myself who has Youngsters on their way to school And what could be more congenial or Church or just the graciousness of be on hand to deal with fights or thefts that may erupt. j only resided here since May of last mutter "Excuse me" as they nudge giving than free parking at meters for neighbors. : Many of those pointing to a possible conflict really have year? their way hurriedly forward, as the the busy month of December? Thank you, New Jersey, for allow-, other issues with Rodger. An appointee to the board, Rodger More specifically, what is the new- local young policeman stops the Needless to say, holiday time in ing us to better understand you and has been criticized because her children do not attend Rah- comer to encounter on a day-to-day beginning traffic for me. itself proves an even greater testimony your congenial ways. ' way schools. Some have said she does not have a direct basis in his understanding of quaint And as I've learned, merely step- to dignity and respect in relation to the Leff LaHuta is a resident of Cran- interest rn the schools. Her new appointment will give her a town life in specific and overall day to pride evinced by tasteful home own- ping off the curb proves adequate ford. close connection with the students. day living in general? cause for the passing cars to give way. ers. In the end, we believe Rodger's appointment will not only improve her skills as a police officer as she gains a bet- ter understanding of our city's youth, but it will also McDonough's show is a breath of fresh air improve her service as a school board member as she learns what is truly important to the safety of staff and students. Though I've had hundreds of opin- elected people I've met as refreshing condominiums. McDonough, never ionated columns published in the Wor- and as "regular" as McDonough. one to run from resident questions, rall family publications, most of you Nobody There are some, but they're rare. In fielded several calls and gave the have never read them. my opinion, he's not a politician in the callers the information they requested, i Celebrate black history A columnist for the Leader of Asked My true sense of the word, but a regular With guests Kathleen Miller Prunty. | Roselle Park since 1988, my regular guy who just happens to love Cranford the Downtown Management Corpora- ' Black History Month began Wednesday and, with its contribution titled, "Nobody Asked Opinion,But and wants to serve its residents in an tion director, and Jonathan Jaffe, the ] arrival, prominent blacks from American history will be cel- My Opinion, But..." has covered top- elected capacity. Of course, now he DMC board chairman, those who tuned j By Bob Milici may be on the verge of becoming a TV ! ebrated in schools and with segments on nightly news. The ics from local issues, to crime, poli- in found the hour to move quickly and star. informatively. ; accomplishments of civil rights activists such as Martin tics, abortion, the death penalty, the Iraq war and so many others during you still want to call him a politician? Those of you who tuned in last Additionally, they were entertained Luther King Jr. and Medger Evers, as well as those of Thur- the last 18 years. OK. Guess that comes with the territo- week were able to see McDonough's by McDonough's sense of humor and, good Marshall, Malcolm X, Eubie Blake, Gwendolyn It's a totally subjective opinion ry. But when I think of or speak of new show, "Hear and Now." It was at the very least, came away knowing Brooks, Althea Gibson, Sidney Poitier and Colin Powell, piece and, in writing it, I don't usually Cranford Deputy Mayor George broadcast live on TV 35. It aired at just a little more about some of the deserve our recognition for their achievements. pull any punches. McDonough, the last thing I think 7:30 p.m. and was up against such rat- redevelopment plans taking place here , : Part of the difficulty Black History Month is faced with I shoot from the hip and say what's about is a politician. ing monsters as "Entertainment in Cranford,- as me and my wife, every February is honoring these great people for what they on my mind. Naturally, that's gained McDonough, just in his second Tonight," "Access Hollywood," Patrice, did. : year as a township commissioner, cer- "Wheel of Fortune" and reruns of have accomplished without creating a separate category of me favor with some and animosity I'm sure, over the next few months, with others. But I don't write to gain tainly has some eyebrows raised here "Seinfeld." But from what I've heard the show will be fine-tuned and achievement because they happen to be black. Their accom- affection, nor to aggravate anyone. I in town. Without a doubt, he's gained around town, many residents ignored tweaked. Four subjects may be tor plishments speak for themselves. Indeed, it is because of the do it simply to share my opinion with a reputation for being different from those standards and tuned in to watch much for one hour and McDonouf'a stigma of their race and that it took so long to recognize others. your "normal" elected official. the call-in show. Many have told me may want to focus on one or maybe! them that special attention should be directed toward each of Now a Cranford resident, I'm At meetings, he lets his passion for they were impressed with McDo- two subjects per night He may even these individuals. happy to share my opinions and the certain issues come through without nough's first offering of what will now want to stretch it to 90 minutes. be a regular monthly show. Black History Month has no more to do with "confining" column with you. Even if you didn't" curtail. He doesn't bring rehearsed, Though much information was. printed-out speeches to meetings. black Americans' history to February than St. Patrick's Day ask me to! Many, I'm sure, thought McDo- covered, I would have liked more time Instead, he "wings" it, as some say,- nough's show — which he announced given to the Riverfront Development has to do with confining Irish history to March 17. Rather, For my inaugural offering, my comments today focus around one of and "shoots from the hip." He says on New Year's Day — would simply and the age-restricted condominiums. Black History Month is the recognition that all of the world the most refreshing elected officials what he feels. He's brought skate- be a political vehicle. They probably But, all in all, it was a good show. has benefited from the history of blacks in this country rel- I've come to know in years. Actually, boards and wine bottles to meetings thought it would be aimed to get his McDonough, understandably a little ative to science, education, music, art and politics. one of the most honest and up front for props when he's wanted to make a opinions and his Democratic Party nervous at first, quickly settled into his A Kenyan proverb says, "Until lions have historians, politicians I've ever met. point or discuss an issue. He doesn't agenda out to the public. normal fun, good-natured personality. dodge questions or criticism. He regu- hunters will be heroes." Black History Month begins the Oh. Let me correct myself right I'm sure anyone who watched the If you missed the show, check with larly responds to residents on Cran- show will tell you it was anything but TV 35 for when it will be rerun. process of making lions into historians. now. The man I'm writing on today isn't really a politician. What was I fordTalk.com, a chat board for resi- that. Hopefully, it won't be up against real thinking? dents run by my friend and neighbor, Focused on redevelopment here in rating monsters like against "Law and Mark Dinglestedt. In my opinion, as a He's just a regular guy who now Cranford, it was a call-in show that Order" or "Desperate Housewives" "politician," McDonough is a breath happens to be an elected official. spent the hour on the Cranford Cross- and you'll be able to tune in. of fresh air. Well, he's more than just a "regular" ing, new development on Lincoln guy. He's intelligent, funny, quick-wit- In my nine years as an elected offi- Avenue, the Riverfront Development Bob Milici is a resident of Cranford David Worrall and the soon-to-come development on Publisher ted and a successful businessman. Oh, cial and more than 25 years in the and a former councilman in Roselle I see. Because he's an elected official, political loop, there have been few South Avenue East of age-restricted Park. Published Weekly Published Weekly Tom Canavan Since f 925 Since 1917 Editor In Chief

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Seitcf e-mail to Etist@riai@theiocais©urceBcGm WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 — PAGE 5 Singer should keep hateful comments to himself Tea time I realize that we live in a free soci- while visiting Cuba, Jesse Jackson his liberal celebrity friends. ety — and one of the freedoms we viciously criticized the Reagan admin- I guess comparing personnel of enjoy is to say anything one wishes Point istration and nothing happened to him. government agencies to Nazis isn't a about virtually anything — but I'm I have a question for Harry Bela- crime either. He's right when he says sorry, Harry Belafonte has gone too Of fonte. If you feel that the president of our country is in bad shape, but it's far. the United States is such a terrorist, liberals like him who are responsible I admired him as an actor and a View why do you live here? Why don't you for it. singer. He was wonderful as the love- By Richard Lime move to Cuba or live with your pal President Bush is not a terrorist and cursed chump in "Carmen Jones" and Chavez in Venezuela? the Department of Homeland Security I have quite a few of his records, Hugo Chavez is a despicable little If I felt the leader of my country are not Nazis, but Harry Belafonte is a including "Day-0, the Banana Boat pipsqueak who emulates Fidel Castro was "the worst terrorist in the world," fool. He should keep his hateful com- Song." and makes no secret his animosity I'd move. Wouldn't you? ments to himself. That's exactly what Recently, Harry was in Venezuela toward President Bush. As he looked After returning to the United he delivered — a hate speech. From visiting his friend, Hugo Chavez, the on approvingly, Belafonte branded States, the star drew further attention foreign soil. He sounded just like president of that country. Chavez is Bush the biggest terrorist in the world, to himself by referring to our depart- Chavez. Or Castro. Or those charming one of those dull-minded leaders who presumably because of our presence in ment of Homeland Security, the fellows who misgovern Iran. I liked thinks that, because his impoverished Iraq and Afghanistan. organization that has protected us him better when he was singing about country is rich in oil, he can shoot off I suppose its not a crime to call the from terrorist attacks since Sept. 11, as banana boats. Photo By Barbam Kokli.sfo his mouth with .impunity. Iran is president a terrorist, even from a for- "die Gestapo." The stupid and danger- Four-year-olds Ava Ginefra and Amanda Zambrana another example. eign country. You'll recall that once, ous remark drew praise from some of Richard Lime is a resident of Union. play with the jewelry they made at a Saturday tea party. LETTERS T© THE EDITOR and taxpayer money resolving problems of the country instead of making a the return of the sewer-type river we had in ! 988, when we started the Cranford Broker switch still unexplained mockery of themselves on television for all to see. Rahway River Committee. To the Editor:, Anna Scherbenco Mavis Serafin, former chairperson I have been following the Cranford Township Committee's choice to Hillside Cranford River Committee change the insurance broker for the township from Bank of America to Hale Insurance Brokerage. I was in attendance at the township's reorganization meeting Jan. 1 and heard Bob Puhak ask a valid and important question TV show a forum for grandstanding related to the change. He asked whether the change was made after consult- To the Editor: Wear red for women Friday ing with the Insurance Review Committee and getting their recommenda- Watching the Jan. 24 Cranford Township Committee meeting on Channel 35, To the Editor: tion. I listened to Deputy Mayor George McDonough do a commercial for his new By loving your heart, you can save it. ; Mayor Aschenbach responded that the Insurance Review Committee had call-in show. He said its purpose is to have a dialogue with the community and That's the message the American Heart Association is delivering to women reviewed the matter and recommended the change to a new insurance broker. answer questions about township issues. He stated that "it won't be political." across the country during February, American Heart Month, and especially nu In addition, he stated that the record would show dialogue had in fact taken The very fact that the deputy mayor is using public resources to discuss pub- Feb. 3, National Wear Red Day for Women. \ , place between the Township Committee and the Insurance Review Commit- lic issues is political. There is no way to spin that otherwise and this shouldn't Heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in the country, can be preventeU. tee regarding this matter. be accepted in a healthy democracy. When women learn to love their hearts, that can appreciate their health, their life Since that meeting, one of the members of the Insurance Review Com- The next statement McDonough made after his commercial was very telling. and their loved ones. One out of three women die from heart disease, stroke and mittee wrote a letter to a local newspaper stating they were not asked in 2005 He went on to angrily chastise citizens for writing letters to the editor. "I am tired other cardiovascular diseases, which is nearly 500,000 women each year, says their thoughts on making a change and, in fact, had not discussed the issue of reading in the paper about pay-to-play." So much for a dialogue with the com- the American Heart Association. since 2004. In addition, this past week, Commissioner Jorn produced Town- munity about township issues. Pfizer, along with Macy's, is proud to be a national sponsor of the American ship Committee closed-session meeting minutes that were supposed to clear I would love nothing more than to see Cranford adopt pay-to-play reform and Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement, a national movement to this matter up. However, the minutes were from 2004. Thus, it is now clear to have a spending limit on our municipal campaigns. However, the political make women aware that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death of women and that the Insurance Review Committee was never consulted in 2005 and did grandstanding, along with its disinformation, has got to stop. the leading health threat facing women today. Go Red For Women captures the not recommend the change in either 2004 or 2005. In fact, the minutes stat- It isn't enough to have politicians say they want a pay-to-play ordinance and energy, passion and intelligence of women to work collectively to wipe out heart ed that the former broker Bank of America's performance was considered limits on campaign spending and then take the high ground and attack other disease. In only two years, Go Red For Women has grown from a grassroots "exemplary." Here we are, almost one month later, and the fundamental politicians for questioning how it would work. campaign to a vibrant national movement providing women with information, question about how this decision was made still has not been answered. Good elected officials and their supporters have nothing to gain but the sat- resources and hope to live longer, stronger lives. ; When candidates ask the voters of their town to vote them into office as isfaction of serving their community, and they should win campaigns by going Love your heart by making a fashion statement Friday. Wear something red. their representatives, there is a higher standard that our elected officials must door to door and enlisting volunteers who believe in them and not accept outside Join millions of women, people from all walks of life and companies, towns, accept and adhere to. Nothing is worse than showing the people you repre- public employees' help. schools, public places, landmarks, legislators and people in the media who "go sent that they have been misled by your words" and actions. All elected offi- Limiting a challenger's spending while the incumbents have their own cable red" and "wear red" to focus attention on the No. 1 killer of women — heart dis- cials must dp their best to make sure they are well-informed and that the cit- TV shows would hurt our democratic process, not help it. While the challenger ease. izens of their town get the representation they voted for. With all the politi- would have to go door to door, the incumbents will be in countless living rooms Then take action. Make a promise to be heart-healthy. Join the Go Reti iFor cal scandal that the state of New Jersey has produced over the last several with their weekly public broadcast variety shows. Women movement by calling 1-888-MY-HEART and sign up for free lifqstyle years, the last thing we need here in this great town of ours is to add anoth- These shows must be unplugged to move forward with necessary campaign programs on exercise, nutrition, cholesterol, stroke and others. Learn more about er one to the list. If, in fact, something unethical was done here, then there reform. Go Red For Women or request a Wear Red Day "dress down kit" by calling the should be a full investigation into the matter until clear and definitive Tina Renna, president American Heart Association New Jersey State office at 732-821 -2610, or call ! - answers have been communicated as to what really happened in the process Union County Watchdog Association, Cranford 888-MY-HEART. of changing insurance brokers for Cranford Township. Lorraine Maita, medical director Christopher Drew Worrall, Rahway going in right direction Health and Wellness Services, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Cranford To the Editor: The name Progress is apropos for this new version of our old weekly news- paper. It no longer is the type of weekly of which the punsters used to say, "You Thanks, holiday house tour participants Hale appointment meant to save money read it on Thursday and wrap your fish bones on it on Friday." Having been the To the Editor: ' To the Editor: " editor of the Scotch Plains Times, Berkeley Heights Beacon, Garden State News The GFWC Cranford Junior Woman's Club's 16th Home for the Holidays This is such a great job I have serving as mayor of Cranford. In the past and Citizens Weekly, in my long career, I know of that which I speak. House Tour was a wonderful success. Our expression of thanks goes to the vol- several weeks, I have been called unethical by a sitting township commis- The change is way beyond cosmetic, although I do like the color. The stories unteers, sponsors, florists, merchants, committee members, homeowners, pubL sioner and then told I cannot tell the truth about the insurance committee are more varied, the writing livelier and the pictures right on. Due to its extend- licity provided by the various newspapers, Cranford students and the communi- review. Last week, two Republican advocates said all sorts of things about ed community coverage, it has become a weekly version of the daily newspapers ty of Cranford. And without the gracious homeowners who participated, this tour me in the newspaper. I don't even know who these people are. — keeping us up-to-date on local news and what is happening in the towns could not have been possible. \ I will repeat myself on the insurance broker matter because I think it is around us. Maria Reilly and Carol Vossellet instructive to citizens. For example, Rahway was not covered by Linden's old weekly and receives Cranford The Insurance Review Committee in late 2004 stated that both plans put very little coverage from the dailies, but your last issue had in-depth coverage of forward by the two insurance firms were credible. Read the minutes of the the changes and massive economic development going on in downtown Rah- meeting: Hale'splan would save $108,000 over three years. Union County way. and Somerset County use the Hale firm for their insurance services, so I fig- Property taxes must be addressed i A city whose business district was full of empty stores and became a blight- To the Editor: . : j ured, if those.major counties found Hale acceptable, then they could do the ed area once had a department store, hardware store and greeting card shop of work. That is why I voted for them. In 2005, when this matter came up again, Now that elections are over and the swearing-ins are complete, there should: which I was a patron. Lately, it had little to offer and wasn't the place you want- be no obstacles this Democrat-elected state can sidestep, starting with the $5 bil- I stuck with the Hale firm because I wanted a new set of eyes to look at all ed to be in after dark. our insurance plans. lion deficit. ! Then along came Mayor James J. Kennedy, a man committed to this com- This is the time we need real reform with respect to property tax relief. Prior to the vote on Jan. 1, a memo from the township finance director munity of 26,500 residents — not only is he a resident but his investment in Rah- Already, Gov. Jon Corzine has hinted at forcing new taxes, and many counties indicated Cranford's prescription drug plan would be going increasing by 20 way includes a downtown store. Mayors of larger cities could take a page from are following his lead. There are 566 municipalities throughout New Jersey and percent in 2006, medical coverages by 13 percent and other coverages by his plan book •— have a vision and do it one step at a time. 21 in Union County. Tens of millions of tax dollars go directly to the county similar amounts. I decided a new firm might bring a new energy to the sub- The results are good and getting better every day. level for very little in return. ject and find savings. I do not apologize for my actions. My hat is off to Mayor Kennedy and to Worrall Community Newspapers. I The people of Union County must demand streamlining county government. I expect to ask Hale Insurance to review our employee insurance plans. I predict a bright future for both. Many towns fail to realize that the monies allocated to the counties for services do not want to pay 20 percent more for prescription coverage. This equates .. Beatrice Bernzott are above and beyond what is really needed and can be done cheaper by the to $100,000 more in tax dollars. Linden towns. Our forefathers had the right idea when they organized the Boston 1-:~- I am not sure if this proposal will be reviewed by the Insurance Review Party. Towns should consider seceding from the county's dominance. Committee. I am considering the appointment of a new panel that would be Union County and many others would rather play victim and rely on big gov- charged with a broader task and be called Employee Benefits and Insurance River needs attention ernment. This sort of ideology will never get this problem fixed. If Trenton and Committee. 1 do not think having just insurance executives on a committee To the Editor: our county cannot gain control of the tax hemorrhaging, the quality of life will is the right approach. I have requested human resource managers who live in After 17 years as voluntary chairperson of the Cranford River Committee, I continue to suffer. I for one would like to speak to our state senators and assem- Cranford to offer their help. felt compelled to write a letter to the local newspapers. I called Dan Aschenbach bly people on a stern approach to combat property taxes. I will be waiting as an As far as the pay-to-play issue, I do not need a panel to tell me how to be and left a message and wrote a letter to the then mayor, George Jorn. Neither employer for a phone call from Mr. Corzine, as well as senators and assembly ethical. The pay-to-play panel's purpose is to recalibrate the trust that citi- bothered to reply. people. zens have had and should continue to have. Tne pay-to-play panel will be At my advanced age, after traveling up and down the river all those years, Kevin Retcho asked to/limit campaign expenditures. chairing river bank and stream cleanups and fighting with the freeholders about Linden Cranford deserves better. We have a great deal of hard work ahead of us the poor status of the river and its deteriorating banks, I think that someone .to make Cranford a better town. That is what I will be doing. should pay attention to the Rahway River. While we are discussing the free- Mayor Dan Aschenbach holders, the river committee visited them to talk about problems. Nothing hap- Sign up as a donor, save a life ' Cranford pened. They never visited the river or worked along the river. They came for a To the Editor: ' few photo-ops. " While it was great to see an article promoting becoming an organ donor in We had one major project building a wall from Springfield Avenue ridge to last week's issue, I was disappointed that the article did not include directions on the canoe club, then to Prospect Street and then to nowhere. There was money how to do this. It's very easy — just call The Sharing Network and ask that a Stop stalling and call a vote for Alito in the township coffers and also that of the freeholders. According to the coun- donor registry application be sent to you. Or, you can download the form from To the Editor: ty, the solution was a big pile of rocks at the banks at the North Union Avenue www.sharenj.org. President Bush presented Judge Samuel Alito to the Senate for possible Bridge. No one seems to know about the proposed project or the money that was It's important to do this — marking the back of your driver's license is not nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States. I watched the pro- appropriated to repair the walls. That's it for help from the freeholders. enough. It's also important to discuss your wishes with your family so they ceedings for a full week, which left me in disgust. Now let's go to the Township Committee^ Their primary concern seems to be know that you want to be an organ donor. Having a living will is even better. I was reminded of something I saw on Channel 13: a dead animal attacked raising taxes every year and building on every square inch of land in Cranford. More than 2,900 people are on waiting lists for organs in New Jersey alone. by a flock of buzzards continuously picking, pulling and tearing at the Unless the Rahway River becomes a primary concern, no building should be Unfortunately, some will not survive. It doesn't need to be this way. When more deceased animal. The Senate brought this back to mind as they each took anywhere near the river. Remember the 1999 flood and the fact that no flood of us join the registry, we will one day give someone another chance at life. That turns asking Judge Alito the same questions over and over again when they plan improvements have yet to be completed? someone could be a young mother, a kid in your neighborhood or someone in knew he was not in a position to answer the one question they were interest- During my chairmanship, we purchased more than S50,000 of materials for your own family. ed in. It was quite evident the Constitution was secondary to abortion. Judge volunteer use in cleanups, including five boats and a canoe, plus essentials tools Molly 1..CP7. Alito realized he could not possibly answer their questions since he did not and items needed for the stream cleanups. No, the township did not purchase any The Sharing Network have access to the cases either in the Supreme Court, or which would be of this equipment. All of it was acquired from clean communities money from going to the court in the future. the state. We had volunteer cleanups three times a year. We also prepared a dis- Sen. Ted Kennedy had his pack checking to find something in Judge play case and beautiful pictures about the way Cranford previously was on the Thank you for making toy drive a success Alito's past to deme,an his character. The same senators who are interrogat- river. To the Editor: ing Judge Alito should feel fortunate no one is looking into their past. Sena- Over the last two years, I have been unable to work, but I have been con- We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many gifts donated to the tors are against mistreating our enemies of the United States. They must be cerned about the status, of the river, about the future viability of the river com- 27th annual Weichert, Realtors Toy Drive to benefit needy children. treated humanly and with courtesy. Yet Judge Alito was not permitted to mittee and further deterioration of the river. I have read all of the constructive The kindhearted generosity of the public this year helped, brighten the holi- leave his chair and had only a glass of water to sip after giving the legal and non-constructive letters to the editor about the river. Recently, Lawrence day season for many underprivileged children. We thank the communities that interpretation of the Constitution to the lawyer senators. Russo wrote a letter questioning why the river never was dredged. That has been the company serves, which generously contributed nearly 35,000 toys and other An example to the senators on abortion: Abortion is permissible in India. one of my concerns for years. We believe it has been at least 10 years since it items to local charities. They are aborting only female babies because they prefer male babies. My was dredged and, by now, there should be two feet of silt at the bottom of the We extend our wannest thanks to the people of the greater metropolitan area, advice to the senators is enough. How much longer do you intend to stall a river. It costs money, so it never gets on the budget. and your community, for their continued support. decision on Judge Alito's possible nomination? I am requesting the township appoint a chairman to replace me who will be James M. Weichert I suggest you can better serve you constituents by spending more time attentive to the river problems that I have spelled out here. I do not want to see President PAGE 6 — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE OBSERVER "OBITUARIES Sister Anne Scott University, South Orange. New York City. Mr. Feidman was an that, she was a legal secretary for the Paul moved to Summit 17 years ago. Naporano served in the Army Infantry, 'Sister Anne Roberta Scott, 88, of Surviving are a sister, Margaret Army veteran of World War 11 and late Summit Judge John Hughes. Mrs. She was a designer and a top salesper- in Pacific Islands battles during World the Sisters of Charity of Saint Eliza- Wherrity, and a brother, James. served with the 141st Armored Divi- Corie also worked as a court reporter son at Domain Home Fashions, Short War II and received the Bronze Star, beth, a school principal in Summit, sion as a staff sergeant. He was a for the Army at Fort Monmouth and in Hills, for 12 years before retiring four Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific died Jan. 25 in Clara Maass Medical member of the Newark Teachers Europe. years ago. Mrs. Paul also was a travel Medal and the New Jersey Distin- Center, Belleville. Davscl Fefciman Union Local 481. She graduated from Drake Secre- director for the ITA Group of Des guished Service Medal. Born in Clifton, Sister Anne David Feidman, 86, of Springfield Surviving are his wife of 56 years, tarial School. Mrs. Corie was a volun- Moines. She was a member of the He was the recipient of a UNICO entered the Sisters of Charity on Sept. died Jan. 17 at home. Marilyn; two daughters, Laurie Feid- teer at Runnells Specialized Hospital Junior League of Summit. Humanitarian Award in 1998, Mr. 8, 1935 and was a member for 70 • Born in the Bronx, Mr. Feidman man and Marcie Gottlieb; a son, of Union County in Berkeley Heights Surviving are her husband, Lau- Naporano was a member of the years. She was a longtime educator lived in Newark and Orange before Richard; a sister, Phyllis Bornstein, for 15 years and was a member of the rence; a daughter, Lisa Frankel; a son, Democratic Club in Union, a former and taught in East Orange, Teaneck moving to Springfield 50 years ago. and three grandchildren. 60-Plus Club, Golden Age and the Laurence Jr.; a brother, Michael Shel- aide to Union Mayor Anthony Russo and Hackensack. Sister Anne was He was a business teacher and guid- Rosary Society of St. Teresa of Avila don; a sister, Ten Reynolds, and four and a volunteer for voter registration principal of St. Teresa of Avila ance counselor at Central High M. PhySSis Corse Church, Summit. grandchildren. campaigns. Mr. Naporano was a Church, Summit, then continued School, Newark, for 39 years before M. Phyllis Cone, 98, of Summit, Surviving are a sister, Adeline founder of the Union Boys Club and a teaching in Belleville until her retire- retiring in 1984. Mr. Feidman also was died Jan, 19 in the Glenside Nursing Picozzi, and two brothers, G. James Anaello Naporano life member of the Knights of Colurn-t ment in 1986. She served in the parish in charge of conducting'the school's Home, New Providence. and Victor Picozzi. Aniello "Fred" Naporano of bus and the Disabled American Vetefj, ministry until her death. study program. Born in Newark, Mrs. Cone lived Springfield, formerly of Union, a dec- ans. Earlier, he was active in the Iron- Sister Anne received a bachelor's He received a bachelor's degree in in Summit for most of her life. She Patricia Paul orated World War II veteran, died Jan. bound as a sponsor of a Little League degree from the College of Saint business education from New York was a transcriber and relief secretary Patricia Louse Paul, 61, of Summit 20 in the Veterans Affairs Health Care team, among other community activi- Elizabeth, Convent Station, and a University and a master's degree in at Kemper Insurance Co., Summit, died Jan. 19 at home. Center at Lyons. ties. master's degree from Seton Hall counseling from Columbia University, before retiring many years ago. Before Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Born in the Ironbound section of Surviving are his wife, Frances; Newark, Mr. Naporano lived in Union three daughters, Linda Pctrillo, Debra before moving to Springfield. He Naporano and Andrea Galanle; two worked at his family's business, brothers, Andrew and Anthony; a sin- WORSHIP CALENDAR Naporano Iron and Metal Co. in the ter, Mildred Caponegro, and four with two weekly Teen classes. We have an active welcomes all of God's children. Be renewed church activities, and Fellowship. Holy Ironbound section of Newark. Mr. grandchildren. BAPTIST Senior Set and very active Jr. NCSY and Sr. and strengthened through upbeat Sunday Communion is held the 1st Sunday of every EVANGEL BAPTIST CHURCH - NCSY chapters for pre-teens. Our Sisterhood, Worship at 10:30 AM. Express God's love month; The Ladies Evening Group-3rd Wednesday "SERVING CHRIST IN THE 21st CENTURY." Adult Education and Youth groups provide a through outreach ministries. Praise God of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Kaffeeklatsch-lst and PUBLIC NOTICE - 242 Sbunpike Rd., Springfield. Rev. Frederick wide array of communal programming. For through music with our professional music 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Men's SPRINGFIELD the office of the Business Mackey, Sr. Pastor. Sundays: 9:30 AM Bible BOARD OF EDUCATION Administrator/Board Secretary, at the further information call the synagogue office at ministers, Ginny Johnston and Dan Crisci. Fellowship-2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 P.O. BOX 210 Jonathan Dayton High School, Spring- School for all ages - Nursery through Seniors: 973-467-9666. Grow in your faith through Bible study, prayer, a.m.; Choir-every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081 field, New Jersey for the following: Spanish Sunday School 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. and fellowship. Improve relationships through Chapel. We also host various Outside group NOTICE TO BIDDERS ITEMS FOR SALE 10:30 AM Worship Service and Nursery care - JEWISH - REFORM an affordable Counseling Center (CCHD). meetings: Springfield Garden Club, Children's 5:30-7:00 PM AWANA Club Program for Sealed proposals will be received by the 12 passenger 1992 Chevrolet Van TEMPLE SHA'AREY SHALOM 78 S. SEUMC is located at the far BACK end of Community Choir, Learning Disabled Group, and Children ages 4-11; 6:00 PM Evening Service & Board of Eduction of the Township of (Bus tt4-approximately 103,000 miles Springfield Avenue, Springfield, (973) 379-5387. Church Mall, #40, near Morris and Alanon. For information about any of our Springfield, County of Union, New Jersey W/Handicap Lift) Nursery care. Wednesdays: 7:15 PM Prayer, programs or services, call Gesele at the Church until ip:00 AM on February 14. 2006 in VIN# 2GBHG39K4N4154S34 Joshua Goldstein, Rabbi; Amy Daniels, Cantor/ Mt. Aves in Springfield. 973-376-1695, the office of the Business Administrator/ Praise and Bible Study: Junior/Senior High Office: 973-379-4320, Mon. through Fri., 9:00 Education Director; Nina Greenrnan, Pre-Schooi [email protected] Board Secretary, at the Jonathan Dayton Instruction to Bidders, Form of Proposa Ministry. Active Youth Ministry; Wide-Range a.m.-12 noon; 1:00pm-4:00pm High School, Springfield, New Jersey for and description of vehicles may be exam- Music Program. Ample Parking. Chair Lift Director; Mindy Schreff, Family Life Educator; the following: ined at the office of the Secretary, at the THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of ITEMS FOR SALE Jonathan Dayton High School Board of provided with assistance. All are invited and Edward Fink and Hank Rottenberg, Co- Summit is located in the heart of town on the Education Office, Mountain Avenue, welcomed to participate in worship with us. For Presidents. Temple Sha'arey Shalom is a Reform 12 passenger 1992 Chevrolet Van Springfield, New Jersey. corner of Kent Place Boulevard and DeForest further information contact church office (973) congregation affiliated with the Union for ROMAN CATHOLIC (Bus #4-approximately 103,000 miles All vehicles are for *'AS IS" specifica- Avenue. Church School and Bible Study is held w/Handicap Lift) tion. Please direct any question(s) to Mi. 379-4351. Mondays - 7:00 pm - ENGLISH AS Reform Judaism. Shabbat worship, enhanced by THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF VIN# 2GBHG39K4N4154634 Michael Moore, Director of Maintenance ; volunteer choir, begins on Friday evenings at at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship is at 10:30 at the Springfield Board of Education ! A SECOND LANGUAGE. LOURDES, 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside, Instruction to Bidders, Form of Proposal office. : 8:00 PM, with monthly Family and Alternative a.m.; the emphasis of which is to always have a 908-232-1162. Celebrate the Lord's Day: and description of vehicles may be exam- Bids shall be made only on the form pro- Worship. Saturday morning Torah study class "good week" because of Paul's reminder to us in ined at the office of the Secretary, at the vided with all blanks filled in and signed Anticipated Mass 5:00pm, Sunday at 7:30am, Jonathan Dayton High School' Board of by the bidder. JEWISH-CONSERVATIVE begins at 9:15 AM followed by worship at 10:30 his letter to the Romans "that ALL things work 9:30am, 11:30am. Weekdays: Monday-Friday Education Office, Mountain Avenue, Bids shall be enclosed in sealed AM. Religious school classes meet on Saturday together for good for those who love God and are 7:30am, Saturday 8:00am, Sacrament of Springfield, New Jersey. envelopes giving the name of the bidder TEMPLE BETH AHM 60 Temple Drive, All vehicles are for "AS IS" specification. and the type of materials or services bid mornings for grades K-3; on Tuesday and called according to his purpose". The sermons Reconciliation, Saturday at lpm. Perpetual Springfield. 973-376-0539. Mark- Mallach, Please direct any question(s) to Mr. on. Thursday afternoons for 4-7; and Tuesday are uplifting, Biblically sound and guaranteed to Adoration Chapei for personal prayer and Michael Moore, Director of Maintenance No bidder may withdraw the bid for a Rabbi. Richard Nadel, Cantor. Marilyn Garlen, at the Springfield Board of Education period of thirty (30) days after the date evenings for post bar/bat mitzvah students. Pre- keep you awake. The music and weekly devotion. www.ollmounlainside.org, President.: Beth Ahm is an egalitarian, office. set for the opening thereof. school, classes are available for children ages 2 children's message are memorable. All are [email protected]. Bids shall be made only on the form pro- The Board of Education reserves the Conservative temple, with programming for all 1/2 through 4. The Temple has the-support of an ' welcome to hear the Good News of God's love vided with all blanks filled in and signed right to reject any or all bids submitted ages. Weekday services Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM Sun.- by the bidder. Bids shall be enclosed in and to waive any minor informality or active Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Renaissance and salvation through Jesus Christ. Our church THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. sealed envelopes giving the name of the irregularity in any bid, and shall, further Thurs: 7:45 PM Shabbat (Friday) 6:00 PM & bidder and the type of materials or servic- make awards in any way it deems advis- Group and Youth Group. A wide range of also offers nursery care, after worship JAMES, 45 South Springfield Avenue, 8:30 PM Shabbat day 9:30 AM & sunset; es bid on. able to the best interests of the School programs include Adult Education, Social refreshments and fellowship, and many lively Springfield, New Jersey 07081.973-376-3044. No bidder may withdraw the bid for a District. Sundays, 8:30 AM. Festival & Holiday mornings Action, Interfaith Outreach, Singles and Seniors. programs for everyone. Come worship with us SUNDAY EUCHARIST: Sat. 5:30 p.m. Sun. period of thirty (30) days after the date Bidders are required to comply with the 9:00 AM. Family and children services are set for the opening thereof. rules and regulations of Chapter 127 P.L. For more information, call the Temple office, and find out how you too can have a "good 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon. Reconciliation: The Board of Education reserves the 1975 concerning Affirmative Action and conducted regularly. Our Religious School (third- (973) 379-5387. week". Call the church office or Pastors Gina or Sat. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Weekday Masses: 7:00 & 8:00 right to reject any or all bids submitted must furnish Notice of Compliance with seventh grade) meets on Sunday and Tuesday. and to waive any minor informality or the same with their bid. Bidders ara Rich Hendrickson, Senior Co-Pastors for more a.m. irregularity in any bid, and shall, further required to comply with tho rules and reg- There are formal classes for both High School information at 908 277-1700. make awards in any way it deems advis- ulations of the Americans with Disabilities and pre-Religious School aged children. The LUTHERAN able to the best interests of the School Act of 1990 (ADA) concerning unlawful District. discrimination in employment. synagogue also sponsors a Pre-School Women's HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 639 UNITARIAN- Bidders are required to comply with the By order of the Board of Education, League, Men's Club, youth groups for sixth Mountain Avenue, Springfield, 07081, 973-379- rules and regulations of Chapter 127 Springfield, Union County, New Jersoy. PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSALIST P.L.1975 concerning Affirmative Action January 25, 2006 through twelfth graders, and a busy Adult 4525, Fax 973-379-8887. Remo Madsen, Pastor. UNITARIAN CHURCH IN SUMMIT, 4 and must furnish Notice of Compliance U136189 OBS Feb. 2, 2006 ($22.13) Education program. For more information, please Our Sunday Worship Service takes place at 10 COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN with the same with their bid. Bidders are Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. 908-273- required to comply with the rules and reg- contact our office during office hours. a.m. For information about our midweek CHURCH, 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside, New 3245. www.ucsummit.org. Rev. Vannessa Rush ulations of the Americans with Disabilities children, teen, and adult programs, contact the Jersey 07092. You are invited to join us in Southern, Minister, Emilie Boggis, Assistant Act of 1990 (ADA) concerning unlawful TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD discrimination in employment. COUNTY OF UNION, N.J. Church Office Monday through Thursday, 8:30- Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 am. This Minister, Mitchell Vines, Music and Choir By order of the Board of Education, JEWISH-ORTHODOX 4:00 p.m. is a place for you to enjoy uplifting music and Director. Sunday Services and religious education Springfield, Union County, New Jersey. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR SUBSTAN- relevant messages that will energize and inspire January 25, 2006 TIVE CERTIFICATION NOTICE is hereby CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND classes at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Adult U136808 OBS Feb. 2, 2006 ($23.25) given that the Township of Springfield has you. We offer a warm and friendly environment SPRINGFIELD 339 Mountain Avenue, SCHOOL, 229 Cowperthwaite PL, Westfield, Education and other programs. petitioned the New Jersey Council on with Bible study, Sunday school and active adult Public Notice Affordable Housing for Substantive Certi- Springfield. 973-467-9666. Chaim Marcus,. Rev. Paul E. Kritsch, Pastor. (908) 232-1517. fication of its Housing Element and Fair and youth groups. For further information, please Springfield Free Public Library - In com- Rabbi; Alan J. Yuter, Rabbi Emeritus; Solomon Beginning Sunday, July 6, Summer Worship NOTE: All copy changes must be made in Share Plan pursuant fo N.J.S.A. 52:27D- contact Dr. Christopher Belden, Pastor at 908- pliance with the Open Public Meetings Act 301 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:95-3.1 ot seq. ;Greenfield, President. Congregation Israel is a Times are as follows: Sunday Worship Services, writing and received by Worrall Community of the State of New Jersey, the Springfield A copy of adopted Housing Element and 232-9490. Free Public Library Board of Trustees Fair Snare Plan and supporting documen- Modern Orthodox synagogue. There are two 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning Nursery Newspapers No later than 12:00 Noon, Fridays advises that the meeting dates for the tation is available for public inspection at daily weekday morning Minyans at 6:15 ajn. and available. Wednesday Evening Worship Service, year 2006 are as follows: January 12, the office of the Municipal Clerk, Munici- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 210 prior to the following week's publication. < February 9, March 9, April 6 May 11, pal Building, located at 100 Mountain 7:00 a.m. Daily weekday Mincha/Maariv 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all Morris Ave. at Church Mall, Springfield, 973- June 8, July 13(if necessary), September Avenue, during the hours of 8:00 a.m, to services are also held. Call the shul office for worship services. The church and all rooms are 379-4320. Sunday School Classes for ages 3yrs. - Please address changes to: 14, October 12, November a, December 3:00 p.m. Comments or objections to said handicapped accessible 14, January 11, 2006. No regular meet- petition for Substantive Certification shall times. There are two Shabbat morning services at Senior High 9:00 a.m. in our Parish House, Connie Sloan ings are held in July and August unless be filed with the New Jersey Council or' necessary. Affordable Housing, 101 South Broad 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. as well as Junior Sunday morning worship service 10:15 a.m: Worrall.Community Newspapers U136774 OBS Feb. 2, 2006 ($5.63) Street, P.O. Box 813, Trenton, New Jer- Congregation at 9:30 a.m. the Nursery School Children's Church is held during the worship 1291 StuyvesantAve. sey 08625-0813 and with the Municipal conducts classes for children aged 2 1/2 to 4. A * METHODIST service; Nursery care and facilities are provided. NOTICE TQ BIPPERS Clerk by March 18, 2006, which is within P.O. Box 3109, Union, N.J. 07083 U/W 45 days of publication of this notice. i summer camp is also available to children of this SPRINGFIELD EMANUEL UNITED Opportunities for personal growth through Sealed proposals will be received by the Kathleen D. Wisniewski, RMC/CMC age. Adult classes are held three nights a week METHODIST CHURCH (SEUMC) - Board of Education of the Township of, Municipal Cler!- worship, Christian Education, Choir, ongoing Springfield, County of Union, New Jersey U136322 OBS Feb. 2, 2006 ($10 88) < until 10:00 AM on February 14, 2006 in

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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran THE "SUPER" BOWL SALE!!! Church in Summit will host a lecture by the Rev. Dr. Patrick Russell, a Thurs. 10-7/Friclay 10-5 P "\ Lutheran pastor, physicist and special- ist in neuroscience, on "Neuroscience Sat.. 10-5/Sun. 12-4 and the Soul" on Sunday at 10 a.m. Pick A Football for Savings of 10-40% Off Russell will share bis knowledge and enthusiasm for neuroscience, the Select Yarn study of the brain and nervous system, Additional Sale Yarns at 20-50% Off and its relevance to the gift of faith. Russell is the associate pastor of St. New Location! Peter's Lutheran Church in Lafayette Hill, Penn. He has a doctorate in parti- 348 Millburn Avenue cle physics from Princeton University (next to movie theater) and has studied at the Neurosciences Millburn • 973-379-9118 Institute in San Diego, Calif. He has allaboutyarnniillburn.com taught science and religion classes to Visual Arts Center of New Jersey President Eric Pryor, far right, greets Summit residents seminary, university and congrega- Laurie Donohue, and Rick and Laura Hanley at the center's holiday party and art sale — tional audiences around the country. For Arts Sake — on Dec. 3. This annual event benefits art scholarships for economical- The public is welcome to attend. ly disadvantaged children and programming for educational outreach. The church is located at 587 Spring- field Ave. nrnUa For more information, call 908- 918-2500 or access www.stjohnssum- CLUBS IN THE NEWS TTlaguiRes mit.org. Handcrafter Group certified member agencies. church's Memorial Room at 10 a.m. Meetings are scheduled primarily Those attending can use their own. IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT gathers in borough Temple to host choral for Monday and Wednesday evenings skills or learn new ones. : The Handcrafter Group of the in May. For more information, call the •• u -., JOIN US FOR O UR festival in March Women's Association of the Commu- For more information, call 908- church office at 908-232-9490 and i":"':, *) SUPER SUNDAY FESTIVITIES! Temple Sinai will host the Region- nity Presbyterian Church, 1459 Deer 771-0717. leave a name and telephone number al Choral Festival on March 19 at 3 Path, Mountainside, meets on the sec- For more information, call Sharon with Janet. p.m., sponsored by the New Jersey- ond Saturday of every month in the at 973-921-0303. West Hudson Valley Council of the church's Memorial Room at 10 a.m. Widowed Persons URJ and The American Conference of Those attending can use their own group seeks members Cantors. skills or learn new ones. MOIVSS Club welcomes new members The Widowed Persons Association Imagine the beautiful new sanctu- For more .information, call the of Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 Central . The newly-formed MOMS Club of ary filled with the sound often reform church office at 908-232-9490 and Ave., Mountainside, is looking for synagogue choirs presenting an leave a name and telephone number Springfield and Mountainside is seek- new members. engaging and varied concert of Jewish with Janet. ing new members.* Meetings are the second Sunday of WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD A GREAT BURGER? choral music. Think of the sanctuary The club was formed to provide the month from 2 to 4 p.m. There is a Monday and Tuesday Nights are Burger Nights at Molly's ! filled with a joint choir of 300 voices. United Way currently networking opportunities for stay-at- program, followed by refreshments, Buy One Burger and Get the Second One at HALF PRICE. This concert is open to the public. recruiting volunteers home and part-time working moms. consisting of wine and cheese, fol- Temple Sinai is located at 208 Meetings are once a month and, IN DINING ROOM ONLY The United Way of Summit, New lowed by coffee and cake. A fee of $3 Summit Ave,, Summit. should you decide to join, dues are Providence and Berkeley Heights is is charged. For more information, call 908- $25 per year. currently recruiting volunteers to All widowed persons are invited. 273-4921 or visit www. temple For more information, call Susan assist in its annual fund distribution 6 PM sinainj.org. Zarember at 973-218-9043. process. 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'• : playing virtually the same sports in the "I've been playing basically forever," Cummings said. "I've also learned same seasons. from watching the game, because I grew up watching my older sister and going All the children played soccer in to all the practices that my dad runs when he coaches my AAU team, the New the fall and basketball in the winter, . - •- -. Jersey Panthers." ; . with the boys playing baseball in the Cummings also serves the Royals as a quiet team leader. One day after upset- spring and the girls softball. Photos by Scan Havey and Max Paison ting Governor Livingston 20-19 in Summit, Oak Knoll was up against a John- Fast forward to mid-winter, 2006: Wrestlers from Elizabeth and Union, above, and Brearley and Roselle Park, below, will son team that had a significant height advantage. Jamilee and Dustin are high school be competing in this weekend's 31st Union County Tournament at Union. The seeding Add in the fact that Oak Knoll has only seven players on its team and one is seniors; Jamilee has a couple of schol- meeting is tonight at 5:30, with competition scheduled to commence tomorrow night at injured. It was quite obvious that the Royals faced a significant obstacle against arship offers for basketball and Dustin 5. The finals are scheduled to commence at 3 p.m. Saturday. Rahway is the defending Johnson. is generating some interest, as well. champion, with senior Darrion Caidwell out to become just the fifth grappler to win four "I think, at times, we were at a height disadvantage, but you just have to deal Suddenly, participation in athletics championships. See our Union County Tournament preview on Pages 12 and 13. with it," Cummings said. "They played a hard game the day before too. 1 think, could prove to be more than merely a or course, another person always helps,, but you just have to make do with what healthy outlet for the children. It could you have." serve to be a vehicle that could help Johnson was coming off an impressive 44-42 home win over Roselle, the No. propel them to a better future. 1 team in the county the past two weeks. Unfortunately for the Royals, the Hack You could say that the Pflugs have of extra players impacts virtually everyone on the team, as acknowledged by put almost as much time and effort head coach Ron Cording. ; into their athletic preparation as they "Yes, having another player or two in the rotation also helps you to rest girls have into their education, yet minus an and what we face is when girls get in foul trouble, our better players in foul trou- unhealthy obsession common today. ble have to play and be more cautious," Cording said. "When you're playing "Basically, we've all been playing more cautious, mistakes can happen. Your aggressiveness on the inside game since the 3rd grade," said Jamilee. "I isn't there. Our seventh girl hit her head (the day before) and she's suffering think we all just enjoyed playing the from headaches." same sports, so it just happened that Against the host Crusaders, it seemed that Cummings was giving Johnson we all wound up playing soccer, bas- headaches, in spite of the fact that Johnson came out ahead. ketball and baseball for Dustin and NOTES: Oak Knoll, with a record of 7-10, was scheduled to host Roselie softball for me and Kel." Catholic Tuesday afternoon and yesterday afternoon was to play at Newark That devotion to competition has Academy. The Royals are to host Union tomorrow night at 7. placed the Pflugs in some interesting The Union County Tournament will be seeded next week. situations at times. There have even Johnson, with a record of 8-3, was to play at Roselle Catholic last last night. been some occasions when they've 'Roselle Catholic improved to 8-6 last Friday after beating Union Catholic 36- wound up playing each other. Dustin 32 at home. UC fell to 6-6. ' " '. was OK with it, but not Kelli. Johnson is scheduled to play Cranford tomorrow night at 6 in Rahway. Cran- "I think I had to play against my ford improved to 12-5 last Friday after beating non-conference foe Montville 45- sister one time in basketball," she said, 29 in Montville. acknowledging the fact that she felt a little guilt in playing against her sister. Slate playoff cutoff elate is Saturday "I didn't want to guard her because if Boys' and girls' basketball teams from around the state that are at .500 or near I played good defense on her or got around her on offense I would have .500 are presently scrambling to be at .500 or better through Saturday's state felt bad, like I was letting her down." playoff cutoff date. Teams have to be at .500 or better after Saturday to make it. The states will commence the week of Monday, Feb. 27, with sectional finals N6, the Pflug children aren't being to be contested Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7. recruited to play "big time" Division I Jeff Cummins may be reached [email protected]. ; athletics, but, frankly, this may be bet- ter than that. Given the circumstances surrounding many prominent student- RETURNING athletes who have performed in the Game of the Week UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT "big time" arena in recent years, it's WRESTLING CHAMPIONS become increasingly apparent that a 1 • scholarship to a Division 3 school may Johnson girls come up big Anthony Priore, Johnson, junior be more beneficial to student-athletes, giving them a greater chance to pre- pare for a non-athletic career, one that Ryan Wilson, Rahway, junior has a substantially longer shelf life. after knocking off Roselle Darrion Caidwell, Rahway, senior "As a parent, you want to occupy By Jeff Cummins tial 10-point deficit, building an 18-16 lead. their time with sports, rather than Staff Writer By halftime it was clear that Cummings' ball-handling Pat Mineo, Scotch Plains, junior other extra-curricular activities that CLARK - Kelli Pflug had just taken a hard blow to the skills and her ability to create open shots for her teammates might not have the supervision you get head and the smile she wore at the beginning of the game gave Johnson cause for concern. Pat Hogan, Cranford, senior with athletics," Jim Pflug said. "I saw suddenly turned to tears. Her teammates weren't in tears, "We were worried about her because she was hitting early on that they had talent in sports but like Pflug, their smiles had long since worn away. outside shots," senior Jamilee Pflug said, referring to Cum- Jesse Boyden, Brearley, sophomore and it was a no-brainer to pursue that. Part of that can be attributed to the fact that Pflug and mings. "We knew that if we tightened up on defense, we s . "As the years went by, we saw her teammates on the Johnson girls' basketball team began could stop them." Darrion Caidwell is attempting to become just the fifth wrestler to actual potential in them and the oppor- the game on a tremendous high, having knocked off the No. Johnson played stronger defense in the fourth quarter, win four UCT championships. tunity to further themselves at each 1 team in the county, Roselle, at home the day before. Now, cutting off passing lanes and forcing Oak Knoll to take The previous four were Larry Guarino and Dave Bubnowski of Union level. Now it's progressed from travel- just one day later, Johnson was facing another real battle as shots from 3-point range in the final minutes, the same and Craig Frost and Dan AppeUo of Roselle Park. ing teams to AAU to high school and it, once again, was in danger of falling. shots that Oak Knoll made so easily in the first half. As the now we're looking at college." However, with the help of Pflug's older sister, Jamilee, game wound down, Oak Knoll's touch for the 3-point shot INSIDE Jamilee has narrowed her likely and some critical contributions from Jordana Trani, Sandra turned cold and Johnson took firm control to get the win. choices to Ramapo College in Mah- Page 10 - Cranford swimmers splash way to 9th victory Parin and Marissa DiCosmo, the Crusaders fought back Johnson's discipline was more impressive than any par- Page 11 - Roselle Park boys' only have chance to win conference wah and Moravian College in Penn- from their malaise to eke out a 42-36 win over visiting Oak ' ticular plays the Crusaders made. Following their 44-42 Pages 12-13 - Union County Tournament wrestling preview : sylvania. Her brother Dustin is keep- Knoll last Friday. upset of Roselle, the Crusaders had all the built-in excuses Page 14 - Linden boys' are competing at a high level • ing his options open, hoping to play Johnson was able to put together just enough parts of its just waiting for them. ; either hoops or baseball in college. Page 15 - Rahway Renaissance provides recreational opportunities game in the fourth quarter to pull away in a contest that had It would have been easy to look past Oak Knoll - and Page 16 - Springfield Nettcs improve record to 8-1 j Naturally, the Pflugs' talent in included several runs. By the end of the game, junior Kelli there were times when it appeared the Crusaders were " sports is inherited from their parents. Pflug had a smile on her face again and the pain from the doing just that. Still, when the time came to put in the extra Winning Performances to Remember Jamilee noted that their father played blow to her head had long since subsided. effort to seal the victory, the Crusaders didn't hesitate, box- Boys' Basketball - Elizabeth's Tamir Rhodes nets career-high 26. varsity basketball and baseball and The biggest thing that Johnson, which improved to 8-3, ing out under the boards and taking the bumps and bruises also freshman football. Mrs. Pflug was Girls' Basketball - Hillside's Hassanah Oliver scores game-high 23. took from this game was that it had developed the mental necessary to triumph. Wrestling - Brearley's Kenny Knapp pins Zach Adamczyk in 34 seconds.: an avid tennis player and cheerleader, toughness to come out and play when the temptation to NOTES: Johnson clinched a berth for the Central Jer- reinforcing the athletic background. Ice Hockey - Johnson's Bill Benton scores 2, Scott Klimchak saves 20. enjoy the previous day's victory over Roselle could have sey, Group 2 playoffs. The cutoff date is Saturday and the Track - Summit's Patrice Chatman captures county shot put at 36-8.5. "My dad was very athletic when he been too much to ignore. states begin Feb. 27. Swimming - Dayton's Jennifer Seale first in 200- and 500-yard freestyle. was younger and our mom played a "It was great to beat Roselle, but we knew we still had The Crusaders should also get a relatively high seed for Bowling - Union's Jeff Thomas rolls 563 series vs. Kearny. few sports, so it just carried over," to play Oak Knoll and a lot of other teams," Kelli Pflug the upcoming Union County Tournament. The champi- * . • Kelli said. said. onship game is scheduled for Feb. 23 at Roselle Catholic. Union Suffragettes registation wraps Saturday The Pflugs may play collegiately, Initially, it looked as if Johnson would simply bounce its Scotch Plains own the UCT for the first time the past Union Suffragettes Softball League new player registration concludes but even if they don't, it appears way past Oak Knoll when il started the game on a 10-0 run two seasons. The top teams in the county this year include Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 1120 Commerce Avc. in Union, behind they've learned some healthy lessons that highlighted the Crusaders' speed and ability to pene- Roselle, Scotch Plains, Union, Roselle Catholic, Rahway, the Hannah Caidwell School. Resident girls in grades 3 to 12 are eligible. in building character through the dis- trate the lane. Johnson, Cranford and Westfield. The league has 20 teams comprised of two divisions. There are 10 jun- cipline of athletics, probably the great- Toward the end of the quarter, Oak Knoll point guard Union Catholic, which has reached the last five finals ior teams - grades 3 to 6 - and 10 senior teams - grades 7 to 12. Games are est benefit anyone can really achieve Mary Cummings stunned Johnson with a 3-point shot that and last won the UCT in 2001, sported a 6-6 mark as of last played on Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., from April to June. from participating in sports. immediately picked up the spirits of her teammates. By the Saturday. The Vikings have won the most UCTs. Practice times will be determined at a coaches meeting in late March, Jeff Cummins may be reached at end of the first half, Cummings made three 3-point baskets Staff writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Visit the website www.unionsuffragettes.org for more information. [email protected]. as Oak Knoll, which slipped to 7-10, had overcome the ini- at; [email protected]. PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COWi WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Cranford swimmers splash Boonton for their 9th victory ILOH EXCELS - Union senior Sophia lion Cougars do well to clinch winning season tries to pass the ball Another impressive victory. "Jenna's fourth-place showing was another key finish against an Elizabeth Cranford swimmers continue to excel as the Cougars for us because of the extra points we earned and the points defender in a 38-24 swam to a convincing 102-68 triumph over Boonton last Boonton did not get," Kolesa said road victory earlier in Thursday at the Cranford Pool and Fitness Center. the season. Iloh The 100 freestyle extended Cranford's lead to 30 points, scored a game-high 20 Cranford improved to 9-6 with the victory. with a first by French, third by Jurpalis and fourth by points and grabbed 15 With one more meet left, Cranford is assured a winning Walano. Once again, French kept an unbeaten streak alive rebounds in leading record even if it does not win it. in the event. the Farmers past visit- "Of course, we don't want to lose the last meet, but if we The 500 freestyle was captured by Nino, with Mary ing Woodbridge 45-35 do, we stili end the season with a winning record," Cran- Kate Miller placing third and Heather Lee coming in fifth last Saturday. The win ford head coach Barbara Kolesa said. "I'm really happy for place. Miller continues to lower her impressive time in the clinched a North 2, the swimmers. They worked hard this year and there has event. Group 4 playoff berth been a lot of improvement in everyone." "Heather Lee is another sWimmer who has begun to for the Farmers, who "Boonton was coming off a big win against Rahway," assert herself this year," Donnelly said. "She has earned began the week with a Cranford assistant coach Coleen Donnelly said. "We knew points in the last couple of meets, while at the same time 9-6 record and only they were going to be tough and we would have to be at our consistently having time improvements at every meet she three games to go best to be competitive." swims in." before Saturday's state The meet did not start out well for Cranford, with the The 200 freestyle relay saw Cranford finish first behind playoff cutoff date. Cougars taking second behind Sean French, Steve Jurpalis, Duescher, Brown, French and Jurpalis and third behind Van Union was to play at Haley Brown and Matt Duescher and third behind Ostenbridge, Bagniewski, Klappholz and Miller. Kearny Tuesday, is to Johnathan Van Ostenbridge, Mark Bagniewski, Mike That stellar performance gave Cranford a large lead of play at Irvington today Walano and Biaire Frasier in the 200 medley relay. 40 points. at 4 p.m. and is to play Right away, Cranford was down by two points. Then, Jurpalis placed second in the 100 backstroke, followed at Oak Knoll tomorrow Cranford began the onslaught. A second-place showing by by Frasier third and Delia DeBlass fifth. night at 7. Union is to Javier Nino, a third by Laurel Klappholz and a fourth by The last individual race was the 100 breaststroke. Bag- host Elizabeth Feb. 23 Eugene O'Neiil in the 200 freestyle tied the score. niewski was second, Brown third and Natalie Laucius at 4. "O'Neill's fourth-place finish was important," Kolesa fourth for Cranford, which maintained a lead of 40 points said. "It allowed us to tie the score and denied Boonton an going into the meet's last race. extra point. Cranford placed second in the 400 freestyle relay behind Cranford took the lead for good in the 200 individual Walano, Nino, Van Ostenbridge and Klappholz. medley, with a first by Brown, second by Van Ostenbridge In that race, Walano had a personal-best time of 1.00:34 Photo by Scan Havey and fifth by Allison Harty. Van Ostenbridge continued to in his leg. have significant drops of time in this race. "We had many people earning important points for us," "Allison is another swimmer who scored critical points Donnelly said. for us," Donnelly said. "I was especially proud of Lee, Frasier, DeBlass and The last race before the break was the 50 freestyle. Laucius." Cranford swept the first three places, with a first by French, "I'm glad we'll end up with a winning record this year," second by Duescher and third by Bagniewski. said Lee, a sophomore. Charles 3- Cram, M.. French managed to keep his unbeaten streak alive in the "It's a nice way for the senior swimmers to end their M.nd The''Entire Staff Of event, swimming a personal-best 22.75 to qualify for the high school careers." March 4 Meet of Champions. "One of our goals this year was to have a winning After the fourth race, Cranford's lead was 16 points. record," said Jurpalis, a sophomore. The 100 butterfly was the first race after the break. "We never lost sight of this goal, even when we had our Duescher's First, Klappholz's second and Jenna Pfarr's mini-losing streak earlier during the season. Nobody pan- fourth extended the lead to 24 points. Duescher swam a icked and the coaches did a great job of getting us back on Northern NJ Eye Institute personal best of 1.07:65 in the race. track." Excellence In Eye Care® CaldweH triumphs at Ail-Star wrestling, event M.re (Proud 1b Announce The addition Of JR Parachifti, Union County residents Darrion CaldweH of Rahway and David Greenwald of Union competed in Sunday's fifth annual New Jersey Wrestling Coaches All- Sports Editor Star Invitational at Brick Memorial. %gthdCt L. Tecki M.fD. 'Bruce SL Qoldstun, O/D. CaldweH, a senior at Rahway High School, competed in the event for the OphthalmoCogy Optometry 973-763-0700x113 fourth time. He is a two-time state champion. Organizations submitting news Ranked No. 1 in the state at 152, CaldweH remained undefeated after beating To Our MedicalStaff releases to the sports section Tom Scotton of Willingboro 4-0. Scotton was ranked third in the state at 152. • Jinir 9\(prtfierii 9\feu> Jersey Locations should email copy to: Greenwald, a senior at St. Mary's of Rutherford, was defeated by Jordan Bur- roughs of Wins]ow Township 6-3 in the 135-pound bout. 71 Second-St. - S. Orange • (973) 763-2203 616 'Bloomfkid. Me., • W. Caldwctt • (973)22S-9371 Greenwald was ranked No. 1 in the state at 135, while Burroughs was ranked [email protected] 700 % 'BroadSt. - "EdzaBetn * (908)354-2138 91 MUfJmrn Rve. • 'MUCSurn • (973) 763-5700 No. 2.

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WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 — PAGE 11 real shot at a title is RP boys'faced with impossible competition in county and states By JR Parachini because they have no chance at win* "We knew last year that they coach Kevin Boyle helped guide John- Destroyers took an 11-2 record into fitt said. "Remick gives us an oui.skle Sports Editor ning a county or sectional title. moved us up to Group 2 and we've son Regional to the 1981 champi- that contest. threat and Mazza has improved as our AREA - Everybody loves how the Why? had that in the back of our mind," said onship over Hillside 25 years ago. Pre- Buniak, who look over the reigns point guard as far as running the New Jersey State lnterscholastic Ath- Because the competition is too far Roselle Park senior forward Bryan sent Governor Livingston head coach from Steve Kania, previously coached offense and keeping things more ietic Association does its reclassifica- over their heads. Caicedo, who poured in a game-high Steve Petruzelli was at the helm of the basketball at Roselle Park and Rah- under control. tion every June, right? That's the sad, thing about both 16 points and was a terror on the glass Crusaders back then. way. "Our seniors have matured and it: For example, Roselle Park's gener- schools getting placed in different sec- in leading the Panthers to a come- What are the chances of Johnson or Another tough team in North 2, shows in our record." al classification this year is Central tions and having to face much more from-behind 52-46 victory over the even Hillside ever reaching the final Group 1 is Newark Technology, which GL is also new to Central Jersey, Jersey. Group 2 and Dunellen's North demanding opposition. Destroyers. again, even though Hillside did make began last week week 7-4. Roselle Group 2 this year and should make (he t Jersey, Section 2, Group 1. Roselle Park, which moved up to "Hopefully we can keep on win- it in 1994? Not very good unless the Park beat NT 72-61 at home on Jan. section. Roselle Park and GL couiclj That, means that both of those Group 2 status for all sports but foot- ning and with our good record, get a tournament is restructured. 10. meet again in the section playoffs. < schools are situated in those sections ball and wrestling this year, and high seed and a home game," Caicedo Dunellen, guided by first-year head Roselle Park, which was to begin The UCT will be seeded next for all sports except football and Dunellen should be the top teams in continued. "If that happens, maybe we coach Bernie Buniak, doesn't have the week at 11-1 and with a six-game week. The championship game is set wrestling. either North 2, Group 1 or Central Jer- can surprise someone, you never much of a chance against its much winning streak, also defeated two for Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Elizabeth Roselle Park was put in Central sey, Group 1. know." larger GMC foes either when it comes other Middlesex County schools. The Dunn Sport Center. Jersey, Group 1 for football and Last week should have been a pre- Roselle Park was not scheduled to to the annual GMC Tournament. That Panthers beat South Amboy 69-53 on wrestling and Dunellen in the same view of what could be a sectional play again until Tuesday at New Prov- trophy usually goes to the likes of St. the road Dec. 19 and Metuchen 51-37 R. PARK 11 14 5 22-52 section for football. Dunellen does not final. Or, one team should be the idence. The Panthers host Dayton Joseph's of Meruchen, South Plain- on the road Dec. 20. DUNELLEN 11 11 13 11-46 have wrestling. favorite in one section and the other a today at 4 p.m., with the state playoff field - which has won the last two - Last Wednesday, Roselle Park Dunellen - a Middlesex County favorite in another so that if they both cutoff date being Saturday. Cardinal McCarrick, Carteret, Colonia players and the scorekeepers thought ROSELLE PARK: Bryan Caicedo 7- school which is a member of the won their section, they could meet in Most likely, the Panthers will be or Sayreville, who have all been recent their next game would be the one 0-2-16, Remick Garcia 4-1-2-13, Greater Middlesex Conference - used the state semifinals or final. home in their first state game. champions. played at New Providence Tuesday. Kenny Marciano 2-0-3-7, Visar Gocaj. "to always be in Central Jersey for all Instead, for this year at least, "We know the section we are in is So, what does Dunellen have to However, Roselle Park played at 1-0-5-7, Mike Mazza 1-0-3-5, Igor of its sports and Roselle Park - a Roselle Park knows that once it gets to a tough way=to go," fifth-year Roselle look forward to in the North 2, Group Governor Livingston and lost 52-41 Skaro.0-0-4-4. Totals: 15-1-19-52. Union County school which is a mem- the Central Jersey, Group 2 playoffs Park head coach John Moffitt said. 1 playoffs? How about defending last Saturday. The game was on the DUNELLEN: Travis DeNapoli 2-0- ber of the Mountain Valley Confer- the week of Feb. 27 it will be seeded "I'm still not giving it much thought champion Newark Science, ranked GL schedule. Caicedo netted 15 1-5, Dean Hoski 3-1-1-10, Kyle ence — used to always be in North Jer- among schools named Rahway, Man- yet because we have a lot of basketball No. 6 in the state and 2004 and 2005 points, Remick Garcia nine, Kenny Lendach 0-1-6-9, Westley Wallen 1-0- sey, Section 2 for everything. asquan, Weequahic, Somerville and to play before then. We'll continue to champion Bloomfield Tech, ranked Marciano six, Visar Gocaj seven and 0-2, John Schleppenbach 5-0-0-10, Both have switched sections for Hillside. Defending champion Raritan try to do as well as we can before we No. 1 in New Jersey. Mike Mazza four. Mike Bartilotti 3-0-1-7, Lim Beltran most sports this year because that is having an off year, but Rahway get there." It's a shame that last week's game Junior guard Tom Amalfe led all 1-0-0-2, John Velasco 0-0-1-1. Totali: seems to be the trendy thing for the made it to the final the past two years Roselle Park has not won a confer- — a pretty good back and forth affair scorers with 20 points as he helped the 15-2-10-46. NJSIAA to do in recent years. and Hillside reached the North 2, ence crown since the 1997 season, between teams of even skill - couldn't Highlanders improve to 9-7. On the night of Jan. 25 we had a Group 2 final last year after knocking which was also a year the Panthers be a possible playoff preview. The Panthers finished just 7-16 last R. PARK PANTHERS (11-2) feature presentation on the hardcourt off top-seeded Weequahic on the road reached a sectional final. The Panthers Because of their records, both are year and did not qualify for the state Dec. 16 (A) R. Park 65, Dayton 62 . : as Roselle Park traveled to Faber Mid- in the semifinals. Two-time defending can win a conference crown this year, ranked in their counties - Roselle Park playoffs. This year's squad, with all Dec. 17 (A) R. Park 73, Belvidere 49: i' dle School in Dunellen to face North 2, Group 2 champion Summit, but will be heavy underdogs in their No. 8 in Union and Dunellen No. 10 in the top players seniors except for Gar- Dec. 19 (A) RP 69, South Amboy 53 Dunellen in a battle of one-loss boys? which also reached the Group 2 final section. Middlesex. cia, a junior, has displayed a vast Dec. 20 (A) R. Park 51, Metuchen 37 basketball squads off to pretty good the past two seasons, might also sneak As far as the Union County Tour- However, Roselle Park is not improvement on the court. Dec. 22 (A) RP 56, Bound Brook 47 starts. into Central Jersey, Group 2 for the nament goes, it simply is not built for regarded as one of the top Group 2 "We've been playing together since Dec. 27 (H) Hanover Park 71, RP 60 Roselle Park, in first place in the first time. the little guy to have any success. teams in the state, whereas Dunellen is the 8th grade," Caicedo said of the Dee. 28 (H) R. Park 48, Johnson 47 MVC's Sky Division, came in with a Rahway has one of the top players "St. Patrick's has dominated the ranked No. 7 among New Jersey's top seniors on the team, including Mar- Jan. 6 (A) R. Park 39, Glen Ridge 37 10-1 record and five-game winning in the state in Earl Clark, who is con- • county," Moffitt said. "We're just 10 Group 1 schools. ciano, Gocaj, Mazza, Dusan Ruzic and Jan. 10 (H) RP 72, Technology 61 streak. Dunellen, in first place in the' tinuing at Louisville. Weequahic has going to go about our business and try Conference championships are out Igor Skaro. We have chemistry and Jan. 13 (A) R. Park 82, Manville 40 GMC's Gold Division, was waiting one of the top players in the state in to win as many games as we can." there for both of them to win. Unfor- have been through it all, including Jan. 17 (A) R. Park 66, Brearley 57 with an 11-1 mark. Both were unde- Keon Lawrence, who is continuing at You can rename the UCT the St. tunately for each, not the same can be wins and losses. We know that we Jan. 25 (A) R. Park 52. Dunellen 46 '• feated in conference play. Missouri. Patrick's vs. Whoever Tournament. St. said of county or sectional titles. can't take anyone lightly." Jan. 28 (A) Gov. Livingston 52, RP 41 Trying to win conference crowns Roselle Park has some nice play- Patrick's has been in the previous 13 NOTES: Dunellen's next game "We've been playing much better Jan. 31: at New Providence will be the only titles that can be ers, but come on! How can the Pan- finals dating back to 1993 and has was at home last Friday vs. conference defense and our inside game has been Upcoming: attained by either school. That's thers compete? \ won nine of them. Ironically, head rival East Brunswick Vo-Tech. The bolstered by Bryan and Kenny," Mof- Feb. 2: Dayton, 4 p.m. Summit Summit Summit Summit Junior Baseball evaluations here Boys'Basketball Giiis' Basketball Boys' Ice Hockey Summit Junior Baseball holds player skill evaluation Feb. 13: Makeup session for anyone missing the prior Feb. 2 Dover, 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at Dover, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 Bernards, 6 p.m., sessions prior to selecting teams. All baseball players are skill evaluation sessions will be at LCJ Summit Middle; Feb. 7 at Parsippany Hills, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 Parsippany Hills, 7 p.m. Warinanco Skating Rink, Roselle required to attend a skill evaluation session. School, 6 p.m. March 4: Suburban League, grades 7, 8 and Feb. 9 Chatham, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Chatham, 7 p.m. Feb. 10 Randolph, 5:30 p.m., The following have been scheduled: 9, skill evaluation session will be at Summit High School Feb. 14 at Mendham, 7 p.m. Feb. 14 Mendham, 7 p.m. Aspen Ice Arena, Randolph Saturday: Baseball, grades 3 and 4, Summit High gym, 5 p.m. March 7: Makeup session for Suburban Feb. 16 Hanover Park, 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Hanover Park, 7 p.m. Feb. 14 West Orange, 6 p.m., Wari- School gym, 3 p.m. Feb. 11: Baseball, grades 5 and 6, League will be at LCJ Summit Middle School gym, 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Parsippany, 7 p.m. Feb. 21 Parsippany, 7 p.m. nanco Skating Rink, Roselle Summit High School gym, 3 p.m. Call Richard Apostolik at 908-273-6529.

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©2005 American Express Company. PAGE 12 — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPER!; S UNION COUNTY URNAMENT WRES Lac; V< '*: ,-. Top wrestlers for2005 Brearley grapplers have By JR Parachini Sports Editor Rahway outscored the field for the opportunity to triumph first time since 1996, capturing its third Union County Tournament title with 196.5 points at Union. Roselle State-ranked Bears after their first crown Park was second for the second straight year with 182.5. Defending By Jeff Cummins Luciani said. "I think Anthony Evans at 152 lias a chance to champ Scotch Plains was fourth with Staff Writer get to the Finals." 153, behind New Providence, third AREA - Brearley wrestling coach Brian Luciani is opti- Evans began the week with a winning record of 14-7. with 179. mistic about his team's chances in this weekend's Union Rahway won the UCT last year for the first time since Champs were more spread out than County Tournament, but his manner remains cautious and capturing its second crown in 1996. Rahway's first came in ever, with Railway^ ;R. Park, New realistic. 1995. Providence, Scotch Plains, Union and His Brearley team took a 20-2 record into last night's Roselle Park has won the tournament the most times and Cranford boasting two. Brearley and scheduled home match against Bound Brook, but he knows captured the crown seven straight seasons from 1997-2003. Johnson had one. that defending champion Rahway, a challenge for anyone, Scotch Plains won for the' first time in 2004. This year's TEAMS: 1-Rahway 196.5. 2- awaits his team in the UCT. tournament is the 31 St. Roselle Park 182.5, 3-New Provi- The two Union County powers clashed back on Dec. 21 Brearley looks strong this year, but Luciani's deter- dence 179. 4-Scotch Plains 153. 5- in Kenilworth, with, the Indians coming out on top by a mined to keep fueling the Bears' fire, hence the tough quad Union 123. 6-Brearley 105.5. 7-Lin- score of 39-33 score. and tri-matches he gets for his team, like the Finn Tourna- den 101. 8-Cranford 99.5. 9-Johnson Rahway and Brearley even found themselves ranked ment. 83. 10-Elizabeth 74.5. 11-Gov. Liv- among the state's Top 20 teams last week. Rahway was Three Brearley victories did not come easy, but, then ingston 58. 12-Westfield 52. 13-Plain- 19th and Brearley 20th. again, that may just have been Luciani's plan. Brearley isn't field 40. 14-RoselIe Catholic 0. Brearley's only other setback was a 41-27 decision to coasting through the latter portion of the season. Luciani's FINALS Paramus at Hackettstown on Jan. 7. strategy is to have his squad finish strong. 103: Anthony Priore, Johnson, dec. Paramus was ranked second in Bergen County and 15th "We knew Parsippany Hills was going to be tough," Peter Terrezza, New Providence, 15-0 in the state last week with a 13-2 record. Bergen Catholic Luciani said. "Parsipanny Hills beat Paramus. Millbum has (TF5:18). was No. 1 in Bergen County and No. 5 in the state. a district champ at 103 and at 112 and has five kids who can 112: Ryan Wilson, Rahway, pinned Rahway, with a record of 12-0, and Roselle Park, with a score six very easily on you. When you cradle, it's a great AdelAfzal, New Providence, 1:32. record of 11-1 and a seven-match winning streak, were to equalizer, and they do. We knew it would be nip and tuck :••• 119: Joe Blackford, Roselle Park, clash last night in Roselle Park. the whole way." pinned Sal Gano, Scotch Plains, 1:08. Roselle Park edged Rahway 32-28 in Rahway last year. Brearley's Joe Mraz defeated Matt Lauterhahn 15-1 at 125: Ross Baldwin, New Provi- It's been quite some time since Rahway defeated Roselle 130 to clinch the Bears" 34-25 win over Millbum. Brearley dence, dec. Ross Soares, Roselle Park, Park. previously defeated Bernards 52-26 and Parsippany Hills 15-0 (TF 5:43). Brearley defeated Roselle Park 34-24 in Roselle Park by a score of 42-18. 130: Tom Duffy, Union, pinned back on Jan. 11, the first time in a long time that the Bears NOTES: Brearley also has a secret weapon that coach- Brian Swick, Roselle Park, 5:57. beat the Panthers. es consider invaluable; wrestlers who aren't dominant, but f*r 135: Darrion Caldwell, Rahway, There's no denying that Brearley has a good chance to won't give up pins easily - or at all. Eric DuBeaii, Brear- pinned Steve Mineo, S. Plains, :54. capture its first UCT this weekend. A cursory glance at the ley's 275-pound wrestler, personified that when he cap- 140: Pat Mineo, Scotch Plains, Bears' roster leaves the impression that it wouldn't be a tured a 2-0 overtime win over Millburn's Travis Brown. pinned Joe Acevedo, Rahway, :29. total surprise if Brearley actually won the thing. It was a match in which DuBeau relentlessly fought off 145: Pete Jacangelo, Union, dec. It certainly wouldn't surprise all the mothers yelling shot after shot by Brown, easily dodging a dozen legitimate MarcNeuwirth, New Prov., 15-2. "CROSSFACE," from the Brearley bleachers last Saturday scoring attempts by him. . 152: Troy MacDermant, R. Park, at Millbum High School. Dubeau finished the tournament 3-0, with Luciani point- dec. Andrew Shaffer, Westfield, 11-5. The UCT seeding meeting is tonight at Union at 5:30. ing out that he is only a second-year wrestler in the middle 160: Pat Hogan, Cran., pinned Competition commences tomorrow night at 5 at UHS and of his first varsity season. Jesse Von Linden, Union, 5:11. concludes with the finals Saturday at 3 p.m. Luciani's job is made easier by the wrestling-heavy cul- 171: C.J. Feixara, Cranford, dec. Several Bears had near-perfect records entering this ture of Kenilworth, where many grapplers compete on their Jose Nazario, Union, 18-2 (TF 4:19). week's competition. Freshman Kenny Knapp brought a 23- own time. Some are dedicated enough to attend wrestling clubs like The Edge, which is conveniently located for 189: Shane Mallory, New Prov,, 1 mark at 103. Brearley wrestlers right in Kenilworth. pinned Jose Otero, Plainfield, 2:27. Sophomore Jesse Boyden returns as the UCT's defend- 215: Jesse Boyden, Brearley, dec. ing 215 champion. He began the week with a 22-1 mark at "The team is ready," Luciani said of the UCT. "They Julio Loperena, Linden, 10-4. 215. know what they want to do and it's going to be a total team I effort. Jesse's a returning coimty champion and there will HWT: Marc Fabiano, S. Plains, Returning UCT champions include Johnson junior , Photo !>> Scan Hsu cj be a different type of pressure on him. He works hard and dec. Andre Neblett, Rahway, 6-5. Anthony Priore, Rahway junior Ryan Wilson, Rahway sen- Elizabeth, with Minutemen wrestler at left, has had a bit ; he wants to do everything right. Outstanding Wrestler (103-140): ior Darrion Caldwell, Scotch Plains senior Pat Mineo, more success than Union, with Farmer grappler at right; \ Darrion Caldwell, Rahway. Cranford senior Pat Hogan and Boyden. "For the rest of them, it's really a new experience. Many so far this year. Elizabeth defeated Union 54-21 in Union ; Outstanding Wrestler (145- Caldwell will attempt to become the fifth wrestler to win of them are freshmen and sophomores, so it'll be new for back on Jan. 6. In last year's UCT, Union was fifth with HWT): Shane Mallory, New Prov. four UCTs. Union's Larry Guarino did it first in 1988 and them." 123 points and Elizabeth 10th with 74.5. The UCT com- Union's Daye Bubnowski second in 1996. Roselle Park's mences tomorrow night at 5 at Union. j Finished Third Craig Frost did it third in 1999 and Roselle Park's Dan BREARLEY BEARS (20-2) 103-Nelson Orellana, Plainfield Appello fourth in 2002. • Dec. 16: (A) Brearley 63\ Verona 7 112-Sam Kramer, Westfield Boyden is a quarter of the way there of doing it himself. Dec. 17 (H) Brearley 58, Iselin Kennedy 15 Connor Shannon, Brearley's lone senior, may well have Dec. 17 (H) Brearley 56, Columbia 13 119-Eric Ogada, Elizabeth REGISTER TB ©*=!/ !<:• Jri- i \' I ac JI 125-Ralph Celstin, Linden turned in the team's best performance last Saturday, pin- Dec. 17 (H) Brearley 70, Union 2 130-Dakiem Gaines, Scotch Plains ning Sam Shwartz of Millbum in 2:30 at 189 in the Paul Dec. 21 (H) Rahway 39, Brearley 33 135-Mike Coler, Johnson Finn Memorial Tournament. Shannon's record was 16-6 Dec. 27 (H) Brearley 54, Cedar Grove 15 following Brearley wins over Bernards, Parsippany Hills Dec. 27 (H) Brearley 48, Seton Hall Prep 18 • 140-Mark Mross, Roselle Park ••*'£- .'.'"'• -'^.l. ••• i 145-Carlos Nicasio, Rahway and Millbum. He won all three of his matches. Dec. 27 (H) Brearley 38, Sayreville 27 152-Hany El Shiek, Brearley Standout freshman Joe Lospinoso began the week with Jan. 4 (H) Brearley 63, Boonton 12 160-Shedrick Goodridge, Rahway a 19-1 mark at 119. Jan. 7 (A) Paramus 41, Brearley 27 171-Dan Whitney, Westfield "Rahway beat us head to head and they're very good," Jan. 7 (A) Brearley 34, Hackettstown 31 189-Richard Tabor, Elizabeth Luciani said. "lean think of four or five wrestlers right off Jan. 11 (A) Brearley 34, Roselle Park 24 215-Nick Giannaci, Scotch Plains the bat who are going to do extremely well. They're the Jan. 14 (A) Brearley 53, Scotch Plains 12 HWT-Ronnell Orr, Linden team to beat, still." Jan. 14 (A) Brearley 32, Hanover Park 31 • That's true, but when you listen to Luciani rattle off the Jan. 14 (A) Brearley 52, Randolph 25 •I i Finished Fourth wrestlers from Brearley who can contend, it becomes pret- Jan. 18 (A) Brearley 41, Gov. Livingston 16 103-Robert Piper, Brearley ty clear that the Bears have a decent chance to actually win Jan. 21 (H) Brearley 58, St. John Vianney 18 112-Kevin Blatt, Roselle Park the tournament. Jan. 21 (H) Brearley 68, North Plainfield 0 119-Rob Couglilin, Gov. Livingston "Right now, I think Knapp, Lospinoso and Hany Jan. 25 (A) Brearley 70, Johnson 11 Elshiekh at 160 can contend," Luciani said. "Hany's record Jan. 28 (A) Brearley 52, Bernards 26 125-Joey Mraz, Brearley \ '* 130-Mike Boccellari, New Prov. is 12-8 and not crazy like the rest of them, but he should be Jan. 28 (A) Brearley 42, Parsippany Hills 18 135-Ben Aumenta, Gov. Livingston there." Jan. 28 (A) Brearley 34, Millbum 25 140-Mark Horzepa, Linden Boyden defeated Julio Loperena of Linden 10-4 in last • 145-Marco Renderos, Linden year's 215 championship bout. Staff writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for cpirm n< 152-A.J. Watson, Scotch Plains "Boyden, absolutely, will contend at 215 again," at: [email protected]. 160-Johnny Granados, New Prov. _„.,.' 171-Alex Allman, Rahway 189-Jimmy Sinatra, Roselle Park 215-Anthony Weiland, Roselle Park HWT-Manny Lewis, Brearley • Top Seeds 103: Anthony Priore, Johnson 112: Ryan Wilson, Rahway 119: Joe Blackford, Roselle Park 125: Ross Baldwin, New Providence nvin 130: Brian Swick, Roselle Park 135: Darrion Caldwell, Rahway 140: Pat Mineo, Scotch Plains 145: Pete Jacangelo, Union for a Degree: 152: Troy MacDermant, Roselle Park 160: Pat Hogan, Cranford 171: C.J. Ferrara, Cranford 189: Shane Mallory, New Providence 215: Julio Loperena, Linden • Choose from Over 90 Programs of Study or HWT: Marc Fabiano, Scotch Plains English as a Second Language (ESL) • As many as 12 top seeds won cham- pionships for the second straight year. @ Spring Late Start classes begin February 2, The two that didn't - Brian Swick at register until February 8 130 and Julio Loperena at 215 - fin- @ Flexible class schedules ... days, nights ished second. Swick was third at 112 or weekends in 2004. ©Transfer as a Junior to prestigious 4-year • Of the five returning champions, colleges or Universities three repeated. Those grapplers were Ryan Wilson, 112 in 2004; Darrion • Only $78 per credit Caldwell, 103 in 2003 and 119 in 2004 (Union County residents) and Shane Mallory, 189 in 2003 and @ Learn from home with 2004. Online Courses or • Five first-time champs - Priore, Telecourses Baldwin, MacDermant, Hogan and Fabiano - lost in the finals in 2004. Cronford .Elizabeth • Caldwell can become the fifth grap- Stohb Plata:• Ptainfieltl pler and first from Rawhay to win four UCT titles. The previous four are Larry Guarjno and Dave Bubnowski YOULCAN CHANGC E YOUR LIFE of Union and Craig Frost and Dan • • • - . File photo /* FOR INFORMATION CALL 908-709-7518 OR Appello of Roselle Park. Brearley grapplers have had a stranglehold on most opponents so far this year. The Bears • R. Park has won the most team titles defeated Roselle Park for the first time in a long time and began the week with 20 victories and won every year from 1997-2003. and a state ranking. Brearley has a shot to win its first-ever UCT championship. WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 — PAGE 13 UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT WRESTLING Rahway's Caldwell going 4-TiME UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT WRESTLING CHAMPIONS LARRY GUARINO OF UNION, class of 1988 for fourth championship 1985»was the champion at 158 1986 - was the champion at 158 By SR Parachini weight classes 103-140. He was the top seed. Caldwell was Sports Editor the top seed again at 119 as a sophomore in 2004. In the 1987 - was the champion at 170 Let the tournament segson begin! final, he pinned Ross Baldwin of New Providence in 2:44. After holiday tournaments, regular-season matches and Again, he was the Outstanding Wrestler for weights 103- 1988 - was the champion at 171 Ail-Star events, it's time to get down to the nitty gritty. 140. Also the top seed at 135 in 2005, Caldwell gained his Let's just see who the best wrestlers in Union County are. third consecutive Outstanding Wrestler award for the DAVE BUBNOWSKI OF UNION, class of 1996 The 31st annual Union County Wrestling Tournament is weights 103-140 and was believed to be the first wrestler in set to commence at Union High School tomorrow night at UCT history to gain three Outstanding Wrestler awards. I 5 and conclude Saturday with the finals at 3 p.m. believe he can become the first grappler to win four Out- 1993 - was the champion at 103 The seeding meeting is set for tonight at UHS at 5:30. standing Wrestler awards, this year having an opportunity 1994 - was the champion at 103 History has a chance to be made on Saturday. Railway to do so for the upper weights - 145-heavyweight. standout senior grappler Darrion Caldwell, who began the Caldwell is one of six returning UCT champions. He is 1995 - was the champion at 121 week undefeated and yet to be scored on, is ranked No. 1 in joined by teammate Ryan Wilson, who won at 112 last year the state at 152 pounds. as a sophomore and is ranked fourth in the state this year at 1996 - was ifrie champion at 135 Caldwell is a two-time state champion, seeking a third. 130 as a junior. The tandem went on to become state cham- This weekend, Caldwell is seeking a fourth straight pions last year, with Wilson winning at 112. It was the first CRAIG FROST OF ROSELLE PARK, class of 1999 UCT championship. He can become only the fifth grappler time in 53 years that Rahway had two state champions. win four UCTs and be the first from Rahway to accomplish The two standouts also helped Rahway win its firstUC T 1996 - was the champion at 103 the impressive feat. title last year since 1996 and third overall. Rahway cap- The first to do so was Larry Guarino of Union in 1988. tured its first in 1995. Rahway won last year's UCT with 1997 - was the champion at 112 Guarino won at 158 as a freshman and sophomore, at 170 196.5 points and also had Andre Neblett reached the as a junior and at 171 as a senior. heavyweight final, where he was edged by Scotch Plains 1998 - was the champion at 130 The second to be so fortunate was Dave Bubnowski of senior Marc Fabiano 6-5. Neblett, a senior, is the fifth- Union in 1996. His older brother Ron is the head coach at ranked heavyweight grappler in the state this season. 1999 - was the champion at 135 Union. Dave won at 103 as a freshman and sophomore, at Joe Acevedo also finished second for Rahway last year, 121 as a junior and at 135 as a senior. falling to Pat Mineo of Scotch Plains by pin in 29 seconds DAN APPELLO OF ROSELLE PARK, class of 2002 The third to accomplish the feat was Craig Frost of at 140. Acevedo is wrestling at 145 this season. Mineo, a •Roselle Park in 1999. He was the first to win the UCT at junior, is one of the other four returning UCT champions. 1999 - was the champion at 103 four different weight classes. The other three include Johnson junior Anthony Priore, Frost won at 103 as a freshman, at 112 as a sophomore, Cranford senior Pat Hogan and Brearley sophomore Jesse 2000 -was the champion at 112 at 130 as a junior and at 135-as a senior. He finished with a Boyden. lifetime record of 133-10 (.930) and is still Roselle Park's Priore reached the 103 final as a freshman in 2004 and 2001 - was the champion at 119 winningest wrestler, lifetime. as a sophomore in 2005. Two years ago, Priore was pinned

The fourth to capture four was Dan Appello of Roselle by Mench in 1:50 in the final. Last year, Priore blanked 2002 -LOWES was Tth ePRICE champioS • BESnT aSELECTIOt 125 N • GREAT SERVICE Park, son of longtime highly-successful Roselle Park head Peter Terrezza of New Providence 15-0 (technical fall 5:18) Indians Price' tni CRipoi i good tn coach Sam Appello, in 2002. Appello was the first to win in the title bout. Priore will attempt to capture the 119 the UCT at four consecutive weight classes. championship this weekend. Appello won at 103 as a freshman, at 112 as a sopho- Hogan reached the 152 final as a sophomore in 2004,' faced RP Uncork more, at 119 as a junior and at 125 as a senior. He finished falling to James Garrison of Roselle park by pin in 5:41. with a 40-1 record as a senior, setting the school record for Last year, Hogan pinned Jesse Von Linden of Union in 5:11 most wins in a season. His career mark was 128-9 (.934). in the 160 title bout. Hogan, ranked eighth in the state at Caldwell, the NJSIAA Tournament champion at 119 in 171 pounds, will attempt to win that weight class over the last night Your 2004 and at 130 in 2005, moved up in weight for last year's nfext two days. OVER 8,000 WINES TO CHOOSE FROM • KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF TO HELP YOU UCT to capture the 135 crown. He pinned Scotch Plains Boyden came on the scene as a freshman last season and Was a big baffle senior Stephen Mineo in 54 seconds in the final. Mineo is captured the 215-pound weight class. He surprised top- Kendall-Jackson Yellow Tail Santa Margherita now wrestling at the University of Maryland. Caldwell's seeded Julio Loperena of Linden 10-4 in the final for what before weekend Vintner's Reserve Chard.Shiraz.Merlot, first title came at 103 his freshman season of 2003. He could be the first of four UCT crowns for him. 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The Indians Columbia Crest Gr Scab, Chard ..8.67 Wyndham Est Shiraz Bin 555 6.67 Beringer Whits Zinfandel &00 whose record was 17-0 after he pinned Evan Williams of "We expect some positive things from Mike DiMaio, came close last season, falling 32-28 Dynamite-Cabernet, Merlnt 13.37 miy 7RQm| Bolia Pinot Grigifco :9.19 Carteret in 3:51 at 119 during last Friday's 54-19 home win. our 125-pounder, and Mike Rusin, our 130-pounder," at home. ssfc:^ ««*^....» «;s * -jg Johnson won again the next day, beating host Highland Cilento said. "Rusin had a really good match last week, Rahway, Brearley and Roselle Park Fetzer Gewurztraminer 7 47 Cavit Pinot Grigio .6.47 «™ ™* MS10 ™ Fetzer Wlv Oaks Chard, CaliS." &47 "-Una di Luna-Chard-Pfi,M8rl-Cab..7.17 Citra- Montepulciano.Trebbiano .6.07 Park 53-19. :' . Monte Anti sso lsl Concl)a beating a Nutley wrestler who took second in his region. - in that order - are the top three Forest Glen- Cab.Chard.Merlot 6.07 ?° R° VTora-Cab-Mer,Chani,M8rl.7.1!) Priore finished second at 103 as a freshman in 2004 and He's heating up at the right time. He had a tough stretch, ranked teams in the county. Rahway Gallo Sonoma- Cab.Chard.Merlot 8.17 Ruffino Chianti 6.17 Corbett Canyon- Cab, Chart, MerlJUB Glen Ellen- Cab.Chard.Merlot 4.07 Ruffiro Chianti Ris Ducale Gold 27.17 Fetzer valley Oaks Chard,Cab,Merl...l1.0') first at 103 as a sophomore in 2005. He is seeking his sec- but, hopefully, he's coming into his own." and Brearley are also state-ranked. Hess Select Cabernet 13.37 FRAMCF 7Rflmi Foxhorn- Cab.Chard.Merlot 4.43 ond straight UCT championship and third consecutive Cilento was also hopeful that sophomore Tony Sansone Roselle Park's only loss was to m final. could be a threat in the UCT. Brearley. The Panthers easily handled fcfiSSESL^ **~*Z^ Tftr^ui S The seeding meeting is tonight at Union at 5:30. Com- The real question for Johnson is how far its wrestlers Manville 82-0 on the road Jan. 25 and Kendall Jackson Sauv Blanc... 7.67 Jobot^at Parallele 45_ aO7 Glen Elian- Cab, Chard, Merlot 7.01) La Crema Chard Sonoma Coast ,.12.37 Mouton Cadet- Red, White 6.07 RH Phillips Chardonnay._ 11.09 petition commences at UHS tomorrow night at 5 and con- have come. The season is a tough grind and as January Cranford 41-12 at home last Saturday. Liberty School Cabernet 9.37 CD&QKI IMP 7«!ml Slitter Home White Zinfandel 6.09 cludes with the finals Saturday at 3 p.m. turns into February, fatigue can become a factor. Rahway was in control of host New Pepperwood Pinot Noir 7.07 R ,r? n 5 "t! iv Vendanoe-Cab,ChardJMariot 6.2S "I think he's going to have a great tournament again this Still, there's no guarantee this tournament will go Providence 47-24 Jan. 25 and visiting Rancho Zabaco Zinf Dancn Bull 6.67 g *e-Bm ,E* a Dry,Spuman.e Ca Rancho ZabacoZmande Heritage.. 0.07 took s - AH Flavors »' „ . ' ' year," Cilento said. "He won it last year as a sophomore and according to script. Johnson's wrestlers could surprise, par- Manville 63-12 last Saturday. Ravenswood Vintner's Zinfandel.. 8,07 Freixenet Cordon Negro-Brut.ExDry ...6.07 Woodbridge, Mondavi Sauv Blanc 8,K took second as a freshman. He's been wrestling quality ticularly since they have already wrestled some tough Rahway will be competing in the Rodney Strong-Chard CRMer.Cab SV12.Q7 Martini & Rossi Asti.— 9.17 w«i. ir on/iunq Simi Chardonnay.. 12.07 Moet & Chandon White Star 28.07 -V. »?Vr competition the.last couple of weeks, getting ready for the opponents, which should help them prepare for the event. Central Jersey, Group 2 playoffs and St Francis Chardonnay 10.07 Perrier Jouet Grand Brut -WE91 30.07 AlmadBn Golden Chablis 10.09 county tournament" "UnfortunateJy, last year didn't show that," said Cilento, Brearley and Roselle Park in the Cen- Sterling- Cabernet Merlot 17.07 Piper Sonoma- Brai, Blanc de Noir... 12.07 franzia- Blusb,Chil! Red,Crisp White, whose team placed ninth with 83 points. tral Jersey, Group 1 field. Sutler Home White Zinfandel 3.17 Veuve Clicquot Brut.. 33.07 Refreshing Wt „ 51 Box 8.09 In the 2004 UCT, Priore was pinned by Rob Mench of Jack Daniel's Gordon's Bacardi Rum Westfield in 1:50 in the 103 final. 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Desmond Wade (No. Some of the best performances in the state were turned Rahway's Watson Estelari was fourth in the SOO-incter 11) has proven to be in by area track and field performers at last weekend's run in 2:02.31. Anthony LaMastro of Pope John was first in one of the top sopho- group relays held at Princeton's Jadwin Gym. 1:58.99. •; more guards in the Group I and Group 4 competition took place Saturday Cranford's Joe McKenney was second in the 3,200-, state for Linden. The and Group 2 and Group 3 competition took place Sunday. meter run in 9:39.14. Tigers began the week Here's a look at some of the top efforts of the weekend: Oliver Haney of Johnson was fifth in the shot put event, at 12-4 before confer- GROUP 4 with a throw of 51-4.75. Steve D'Arcy of Hanover Park;:, ence games at home In the boys' competition, Union senior Latif Brewer was first at 55-5. [! against Westfield Tues- placed third in the 55-meter dash in a time of 6.75 seconds. Morris Hills won the team title with 31 points. Johnson day and Scotch Plains Reggie Dixon of Plainfield was first in 6.52 and Ken Britt was 10th with 11, Cranford tied for 12th with Hanover Park today. Linden remains of Bayonne second in 6.67. and Matawan with 10 and Rahway 22nd with five. at home for a 1 p.m. Those who placed among the top six in their events On the girls side, Rahway, Summit and Cranford ath- game Saturday against qualified for the Feb. 12 Meet of Champions at Jadwin. letes were among the best. Ewing. Josh Chavanne of Elizabeth captured the pole vault with Pleasantville was first with 42 points and Rahway right : a throw of 13-0 feet. His effort tied the record previously behind with 33 for second. Summit was IOth with 14 and set by Don Smith of Eastern last year. - Cranford 12th with 11. ; Vincent Spencer of Elizabeth was tied for fifth in the In the 55-meter dash, La'Shonda Carter of Rahway was 200-meter dash with Dale Parris of Millville, both finishing third in 7.31. Nia Ali of Pleasantville, who became the first in 23.29. Phillip Reid of Rancocas Valley was first in 23.01. runner to win four events and also set a record in one of Elizabeth's Kareem Andrews was fourth in the high jump at them, was first in 7.20. 6-2. Ryan Manning of West Orange was first at 6-6. Ali, a senior transfer student from West Catholic in Christian Brothers Academy won with 26 points. Eliza- Philadelphia, established a new record in the 200-meter beth was seventh at 15.5 and Union tied for 20th with six. dash, finishing in 25.19. The old mark was 25.84, set last In the girls' competition, Union's Nicole Bryant also year by Carter. This time, Carter was second in a better time had a good day. She was ninth in the 55-meter hurdles in of 25.63. Ali also won the 400-meter run in 59.54 and the Photo by Sean Havcy 8.84,14th in the 400-meter run in a new UHS indoor record 55-meter hurdles in 8.32. Carter was second to Ali again in time'of 62.18 and was 16th in the 200-meter run in 27.02. the hurdles, finishing in 8.70. Jackson won with 41 points. Another event that Carter finished second in was the GROUP 1 high jump, tying Nicole Passeri of Pinelands with a mark of Linden boys' basketball is ; In the boys' competition, Roselle Catholic did well to 5-2. Clarese Bradley of Neptune was first at 5-4. , finish third with 25 points. Haddon Heights was first with Samantha Lee of Summit did well to place-second in the 37 and Highland Park second with 31. 1,600-meter run in 5:15.49. competing at a high level Roselle Catholic senior Joe Kropa won another high Cranford standout junior Laura Gallo captured her first jump title, this time at 6-0. Another RC senior, Bobby Tre- state title by winning the 3,200-meter run in an impressive tola, was tied for second with Michael Monahan of Ridge- time of 11:22.40. Hosts winning Scotch Plains squad today field Park at 5-10. Mark Givens placed second for RC in GROUP 3 . By JR Parachini week of Monday, Feb. 27. the 400-meter run in 52.00. Bryant Fitzgerald of Highland Monmouth Regional won the boys' competition with a Sports Editor Linden will be out to win North 2, Group 4 for the first Park was first in 51.71. total of 39.75 points. Roxbury was second with 24 arid This is an interesting week for the No. 5 ranked boys', time since 2000. The Tigers fell to Bridgewater-Raritan in In the girls' competition, Dayton's Ashley Little was Colts Neck third with 20. Winslow Township won the girls' basketball team in the state. last year's championship game. sixth in the shot put event with a toss of 33-2. Stephanie competition with a total of 38 points. Colts Neck was third Linden took a 12-4 record into Tuesday afternoon's UCT to be seeded next week: The Union County Tour- Scaramella of Bishop Eustace was first at 39-8.5. with 35 and Roxbury third with 32. scheduled home game against an improved Westfield team nament will be seeded next week, with the top three seeds Haddon Heights won with 46 points. seeking to qualify for the North 2, Group 4 playoffs. likely to go 1-St. Patrick's, 2-Plainfield and 3-Linden or 1- GROUP 2 The Watchung Conference-National Division foes first St. Patrick's, 2-Linden and 3-Plainfield. S. Plains, PlairsfieSd win county titles i Johnson, Cranford and Rahway athletes excelled on the Scotch Plains won the boys' county meet for the second met on opening night, with Linden coming out on top by a \ St. Patrick's has been in the final the past 13 seasons boys' side. time and Plainfield the girls' meet last week at the Dunn competitive score of 74-65 Dec. 16 in Westfield. (1993-2005) and has a 9-4 record in the title game during In the 55-meter dash, Vincent Reis of Johnson was sec- Sport Center in Elizabeth. ; Westfield entered Tuesday's conference clash with a that span. ond in 6.72 and Dan Manuyag of Cranford fifth in 6.76. Carter set a record in the girls' high jump at 5-7. ; record of 8-6. St. Patrick's defeated Linden in last year's final. Linden AJ. Bunton of West Deptford won the event in 6.60. Brewer was second in the boys' 60-yard dash in 6.5, The state playoff cutoff date is Saturday. last won the crown in 2001. In the 200-meter dash, Reis did well to place sixth in Union's Marques Wallace sixth in 6.7 and Union's Mike While Linden is ranked as the No. 1 Group 4 team in The semifinals will take place at the Dunn Sport Center 23.43. Bunton was first again, this time in a meet record Sacca sixth in the one-mile run in 4:59.2. \ New Jersey, the Tigers will not be the top seed in their sec- in Elizabeth on the nights of Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Wednes- 22.58 seconds. The former record of 23.05 was established Union's Dave Barragan vvas seventh in the shot put at tion. That distinction, will most likely go to East Orange day, Feb. 22. The final is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at last year by Carl Smith of Camden. 44-.75, while teammate Tobi Oyetunde had a personal-best Campus, which began the week with a 14-0 record, includ- 3 p.m. at Dunn. Paul Jones Burden of Rahway placed sixth in the 400- 5-8 in the high jump. ing a victory over Seton Hall Prep. NOTES: Linden will wrap this week's schedule with a Linden has rebounded well from a tough 56-52 setback non-conference home game Saturday at 1 p.m. vs. Ewing. at Plainfield back on Jan. 12 by winning five of six prior to The remainder of Linden's regular-season schedule has Daytoo, R. Park girls' Tuesday's game against Westfield. it at Cranford Thursday night at 7, vs. DeMatha Feb. 10 at While Linden head coach Phil Colicchio thought the 7:30 p.m. at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton and qualify for the states pressure would be off his team after that loss to Plainfield, home vs. Shabazz Feb. 23 at 4. The Dayton and Roselle Park girls' the Tigers still remain the fifth-ranked team in the state, basketball teams qualified for the state despite a close 51-46 setback to unranked state power St. Linden Tigers (12-4) playoffs in their respective sections. Benedict's Prep of Newark in the Jan. 22 Dan Finn Classic Dec. 16 (A) Linden 74, Westfield 65 Dayton made the grade in North 2, at the Jersey City Armory. Dec. 18 (A) Bloomfield Tech 62, Linden 54 Group 1 and Roselle Park in Cental Linden continues to stifle opponents with its in-your- Dec. 20 (A) Linden 64, Scotch Plains 33 Jersey, Group 2. face man-to-man defense. The latest victim was an 11-2 Dec. 22 (H) Linden 71, Wardlaw-Hartridge 21 Dayton entered Tuesday's sched- Newark East Side team last Thursday in Newark. Dec. 28 (A) Linden 52, Springfield Delco 41 uled home game against Roselle with Linden defeated East Side 62-56, with junior guard Dar- Dec. 29 (A) Linden 70, William Allen, Pa. 61 an 11-4 record. The Bulldogs won six rell Lampley coming up big with 18 points. Jan. 5 (H) Linden 70, Cranford 46 straight since a 46-14 setback at His play helped Linden outscore the Red Raiders 27-16 Jan. 7 (A) Linden 69, Shabazz 59 Roselle back on Jan. 12 and eight of in the fourth quarter after the Tigers were outscored 13-4 in Jan. 10 (A) St. Anthony 51, Linden 47 nine since a 2-3 start in December. the third. . Jan. 12 (A) Plainfield 56, Linden 52 In last Thursday's 45-31 win vs. Senior guard L.J. McGhee added 16 points and sopho- Jan. 14 (H) Linden 79, Union 32 visiting St. Mary's, freshman Jacque- more guard Desmond Wade six. Jan. 17 (H) Linden 66, Irvington 41 line Kuczynski netted 20 points, Sami U-SAVE TAX CENTER Two days earlier at home, the Tigers took care of Kearny Jan. 19 (A) Linden 53, Elizabeth 35 Kennedy eight and eight rebounds and "Yes! We Can Help You Keep More Money" 97-35. Wade netted 14 points, McGhee 12, Mohammad Jan. 22 (A) St. Benedict's Prep 51, Linden 46 Katelyn Viverito six. Wilkerson 12 and Charles Miller 10. 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Weve Advertise your tax service every week business in your local Worrall Community Newspaper. Appearing Every Thursday Through April 12,2006. publication. Contact this newspaper for more information or contact CALL CLASSIFIED 1-908-686-7850 Diane Trent. New Jersey Press Association Phone: 609-406*0600, ext. 24; E-maEI: [email protected] WORRALL NEWSPAPERS, WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 — PAGE 15 Out to. qualify Basketball program design to enhance positiwe behawi Rahway Renaissance provides recreational opportunities By Jeff Cummins Bronx, where he first discovered the benefits of being Staff Writer involved with a basketball program that kept him focused You could say that Ed Sasportas espouses basketball on positive efforts. with a mission. "Growing up in NYC, there are many prognmis like Sure, almost every coach will tell you that participating this, the Gauchos probably the most famous." Sasportas in a sport and adhering to discipline will build character. said. "Also, the Riverside Hawks, who play out of Rivejy Hopefully, that discipline will even keep participants from side Church. There are other major AAU programs as weji' engaging in dangerous behavior. I personally worked in the Philadelphia area with the Oak Sometimes discipline and participation aren't enough, Lane Youth Association and I helped direct some of their though. So Sasportas developed a program that goes programs while I was in the Philadelphia area." beyond basketball, working to enhance positive behavior in In addition to the basketball component, Sasporms is young people through community involvement. determined to spark an interest in cultural history amain1, He founded the Rahway Renaissance Basketball Pro- those who join his program, pointing out that he chose the gram two years ago to provide positive recreational oppor- nickname, "Rens," because he was inspired by the old bas- tunities for local youth and also to establish adult mentor- ketball team, the New York Rens. ing relationships. "The Rens, in a way, is to get people to ask the question, The team, which is affiliated with the Amateur Athletics 'what are the Rens'?'" Sasportas said. li want to get people Union, has participated in several AAU tournaments, as to go to the library and look things up, to find out about well as some tournaments that aren't affiliated with the people who have gone before us. There's a method to our AAU. In addition, the team has developed relationships madness, so to speak." with other local organizations, including Rahway Teens Sasportas said that his Renaissance program, nicknamed Employment and Teens In Motion/Young Leaders-. "The Rens," is incorporated under the Rahway Teens "We started this program with one team in 2004," Sas- Employment Services, Inc. and offers people the chance to portas said. "I'm originally from New York City. 1 grew up contribute tax-exempt contributions to it. He also noted th:it playing basketball in the community and I was fortunate sponsorship opportunities for his group are available. • enough to go on to college. "We're seeking patrons who would invest in youth, who "I felt that, from my own experience, basketball and want to help them shape a positive direction," Sasportas sports in general, play a pretty strong role in helping to said. "We've targeted interested people and businesses who shape young people. We felt there was a much greater would be interested in being support partners in our efforts. demand for those types of activities in the urban areas, To enter tournaments, there are a lot of expenses. especially in the Rahway area, but we're not just limiting it "We're not asking these young people to pay exorbitaiij to Rahway. We're providing structured basketball activi- amounts of money. We're just trying to ease the burden, ties, teaching fundamentals, giving them exposure though economically, of those trying to participate." i Photo by Barbara Kokkalis competition and beyond that we stress academics and com- People interested in opportunities with Rahway Renais- The Brearley girls' basketball team, lifted by Caitlin Martin (No. 44 at left) and Candace munity service activities, gang awareness and nutrition. sance Basketball may contact Sasportas at 551-208-4554. Ehmann (No. 5 at right), entered Tuesday's scheduled game at Newark Central with a "There are a lot of elements we want to hit. It's all or may send inquiries to: Rahway Renaissance, P.O. Box 7-6 record. The Bears play at Bound Brook tomorrow night at 7, needing to have won designed to help the young person in his self-awareness and 193, Rahway, N.J. 07065. ; Tuesday or tomorrow to clinch a state playoff berth in North 2, Group 1. Roselle Park, to become a contributing member of society." Sasportas acknowledged that his group has experienced sparked by Carolyn Franco (No. 23), made it in Central Jersey, Group 2. Brearley's boys' Much of Sasportas' determination to build an organiza- some hiccups in its first couple of years, but he's confident team was 7-7 as of Tuesday, needing to beat Dayton at home Tuesday to qualify. tion to help youth in the Rahway area comes from his own about the direction it's taking now - and about its opportu- experiences growing up in the Gun Hill Road section of the nity to strengthen the foundation for local young people. ' UHS bowlers strike Kearny to win W-A title Clark 6th grade girls' Union defeated Kearny 3-0 on Jan. Cranford's Smith on 24 before falling to Cranford 2-1 last Thursday. With the win over Kearny, some kind of streak having successful season Union was able to win the Watchung Conference^-Americaa Division cham- By JR. Parachini pionship. Union's final regular-season Sports Editor Maertz, Wilson, Frost filling up the baske record was a winning mark of 9-5. . Cranford sophomore center Simon Smith is one of the hottest boys' Getting to the middle of the season, the Crusaders lost to Here's a look at Union scores: basketball players in Union County. The Clark 6th grade girls' basketball team got out to a North Plainfield 42-30. Maertz led all scorers with ' 1 i Jan. 24: Union 3, Kearny 0 After netting 25 points in back-to-back Cougar victories, Smith was good start this year, winning seven of its first 11 games. points. The girls came back to dominate Scotch Plains; 32- Union totals 2,548 pins. slowed a bit by only scoring 22. He then rebounded to score 30 points in Clark won two of three last month to improve to 7-4. 4, with Wilson scoring 16 points. • Veronica Arias 234-167-178-579 his team's next two games. The season started back in November with the IHM JeffThomas 191-175-197-563 His 132 points in a five-game span for an impressive 26.4 average Tournament. The girls finished with a record of 2-2 and Clark also defeated New Providence 41-32. As many as Nick Del Duca 164-168-199-531 helped Cranford win three of five contests to improve to 5-11. made it to the semifinals. eight different Crusaders scored, paced by a 16-point per- Charles Sansone 157-148-148-453 Although the Cougars will not qualify lor the North 2. Group 3 playoffs Clark's leading scorers for the tourney were Noelle formance by Frost. Joe Rodriguez 151-148 this season, their future looks bright with Smith in fold for two more cam- Maertz with 45 points, Cyndi Wilson with 32 and Amy This past weekend saw victories over Old Bridge 26-21 Frank Santangeto 123 ' paigns. Frost with 19. Other scorers included Nicole Imbriaco with at Johnson High on Saturday and over Cranford 48-2S at Brewer Middle School on Sunday. ' 9 * Cranford was to host Newark Arts Tuesday afternoon and today is six, Michele Smorol with four and Ali Faro, Sarah Panetta Jan. 26: Cranford 2, Union 1 scheduled.to play at Shabazz at 4 p.m. and Amanda Wnorowski with two each. Against Old Bridge, Maertz netted 10 and Frost nine to Union totals 2,696 pins. Cranford will then piay in the Bernoskie Games at the Rahway Recre- In December, the girls began play in the Central Jersey lead all scorers. Against Cranford, the Crusaders avenged Veronica Arias 176-215-198-589 ation Center Saturday at 4 p.m. League. The Crusaders went 2-1 in the month, defeating an earlier defeat. Cyndi Wilson had a career-high and she JeffThomas 171-182-174-527 Westfield 33-16 and St. Mary's 36-13 and falling to Wood- high for the travel season with 33 points. Amy Frostf Charles Sansone 148-176-182-506 Cranford's Simon .Smith scoring exploits: bridge 41-29. chipped in with 10. ' Nick Del Duca 152-196-156-504 Jan. 19: (A") Cranford 72, Keamy 55 - Smith nets 25 Leading scorers were Maertz with 30, Wilson with 24, During this Super Bowl weekend, Clark's travel pro-, Joe Rodriguez 166-159-145-470 Jan. 21: (H) Cranford 58, Ridge 50 - Smith nets 25 Frost with 18 and Smorol with 17 for the three contests. gram will host 11 games, three on Saturday and eight onl Jan. 24: (A) Irvington 79, Cranford 63 - Smith nets 22 Other scoring was done by Imbriaco, Panetta, Faro, Sunday. Here's a look at Union JV scores: Jan. 26: (H) Elizbeth 77, Cranford 69 - Smith nets 30 Wnorowski and Loretta Vill, each netting two points. Here's the schedule: Jan. 24: Union 3, Kearny 0 Jan. 27: (H) Cranford 76, Technology 63 - Smith nets 30 Play resumed in January with a victory at East Saturday Jessica-Arias 142-167-180-482 Brunswick 23-18. Wilson led the way with 11 points, while 6th grade girls at Johnson at 1:15 p.m. Deral Ingram 120-173-111-384 Imbriaco added 4, Maertz and Frost three and Vill two. 7th grade girls at Brewer at 5 p.m. Lashanna Armour 135-148 Rebel Softball League registration ends Feb. 11 Clark fell to Cranford 51-46 in Cranford, with Maertz 5th grade girls at Brewer at 6:15 p.m. Carlos Torres 157 The final registration date for the spring season of the Rebel Softball League pacing the team with 15 points, while Wilson had 13, Frost is Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Union Recreation Department office, locat- nine, Panetta four, Vill and Imbriaco two and Smorol one. Super Bowl Sunday at Brewer Jan. 26: Elizabeth 2, Union 1 ed at 1120 Commerce Ave. behind Hannah Caldwell School. The girls bounced back by beating Westfield 44-24 and Front Gym Mike Chums 199-169-190-558 The Rebel Softball League is celebrating its 31 st year of serving the youth of Chatham 48-32. Wilson had 10 points and Smorol, Frost 5th grade girls at noon Frank Santangelo 135-195-192-522 Union. The league is open to all boys between the ages of 8 and 17 who live in and Maertz eight in the win over Westfield. Vill and Faro 4th grade boys at 1:15 p.m. Lashanna Armour 133-143-126 . Union. Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays from April until mid-June. scored four and Panetta two. 4th grade girls at 2:30 p.m. Deral Ingram 186-130 All boys who register are placed on a team and play every game. Birth cer- Clark outscored Chatham 28-6 in the second half after 6th grade girls at 3:45 p.m. Jessica Arias "155-143 tificates and proof of residency will be required at registration. Returning Rebel being down 26-20 at halftime. Back Gym Carlos Torres 178 Softball League players have the option of registering by mail. Seven different scorers helped balance the attack, led by 7th grade boys at noon Kireem Dewindt 169 More information may. be obtained by calling Larry Sansone at 908-688- Wilson's 17. Frost and Maertz scored eight. Jessica Remo 5th grade boys at 1:15 p.m. 7288, Rich Grossberg at 908-686-2714 or the Union Recreation Department at and Panetta contributed four, while Vill and Imbriaco 6th grade girls at 2:30 p.m. Roselle Park topped 908-686-4200. chipped in with two. 8th grade boys at 3:45 p.m. by Roselle Catholic Despite strong outings by Nicholas Milici,, Marc Dos Santos and Mike Marshall, the Roselle Park varsity bowling" team dropped a tough match Statement of Condition OFFICERS to Roselle Catholic last week. The loss December 31,2005 DONALD C. SIMS President was the first in overall match play for 1883 2005 GLORIA A. KACZMARCZYK Vice-Pres/Secretary KATHLEEN H. DOYLE Vice-President the Panthers, who had beaten seven ASSETS CHARLES H. MORGAN Vice-President straight opponents. Cash on Hand and In Banks $ 23,164,109.55 FRANK ZABITA Treasurer In a relatively close match, Roselle US Government Securities 739,762,939.98 ROBERT AUSTER Asst. Vice-president ROBERTT. CRUISE Asst. Vice-President Catholic outscored the Panthers in Other Bonds 68,639,161.49 BEVERLY GRONCZEWSKI Asst. Vice-President total pins by a margin of 1,678 - Stock 66,193,573.98 RICHARD SHELDON Asst. Vice-President Real Estate Mortgage Loans, Net 126,429,265.49 THOMAS CONNELLY Asst. Treasurer 1,483, an average of 65 pins per game. For 122 Years'--- Collateral Loans . 2,626,080.75 MARIA HOARY Asst. Treasurer Milici led all Panther bowlers with a Other Loans . 10,400,000.00 JONATHAN L. SCHNEIDER Asst. Treasurer 552 series, including two games of Your Center of Furniture and Fixtures 1,078,770.47 Banking Premises 1,450,029.67 Counsel CARL R. FENSTEMAKER 199. Dos Santos added a 182 and 181, : Interest Accrued on Investments 9,989,788.46 respectively,' while Marshall tossed a Security, • Other Assets 2,383,315.03 MANAGERS season high for him of 181. $ 1,052,117,034.87 "Naturally we were disappointed Safety and service H. GAIL CLARKE Chairman Clarke Enqineering Co. with the setback," Roselle Park coach JOHN K. CONAHUE, M.D "..Physician Union County Savings Bank's Statement Vince Fucci said. LIABILITIES CARL R. FENSTEMAKER Attorney "Hopefully, we'll bounce right of Condition reflects steady growth in 2005 with a Due Depositors 856,770,129.64 JOSEPH A. MANFREDI Executive Director back and pick up where we left off the Official Checks Outstanding 865,942.79 Evergreen Cemetery surplus and reserve position that is among the Mortgage Escrow Account 315,351,55 ROGER PARSONS President previous week." Pettinos Foundation Other Liabilities 6,792,171.80 best in the nation. For many years, UGSB.has DONALD C. 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Point guard Anna Lies had a "double-double," scoring 12 Delia played tenacious defense, with".three rebounds. points and dishing out 12 assists. The Nettes are next scheduled to compete against Long Ally Weber had her best game yet as a Nettc. Ally com- Hill Township. pletely dominated this game with her own "double-dou- ble," getting 14 rebounds and scoring 12 points, all from Wfinutemen 8th grade team victorious inside the paint. The Springfield 8th grade Minutemen basketball team jJennifer Kuczynski also excelled on offense, scoring six did well to outlast New Providence by a 60-54 score in dou- points arid getting 10 assists of her own. Emily MacDon- ble overtime. nell, once again, led all scorers, working hard for her 13 With one minute remaining in regulation, Titus Upton points.. made a free throw to give Springfield a 46-44 lead. After Amanda St:ein sank a 15-foot jumper for her two points, New Providence tied the score, Upton gave Springfield while Rachel Usdin ripped down an offensive rebound and another lead of 48-46 after making a layup. put it up and in for two. Breanne Mooney put in another New Providence was fouled with no time remaining and fin&sfrbrt, spending time at every offensive position on the made two free throws to send the game into the first over- team:; • time tied at 50-50. As usual though, it was the team effort on defense that Upton and Josh Kest scored in the first overtime, which put the Nettes in position to win. Playing exceptionally well ended with the game still tied at 52-52. at the point on defense were twin sisters Katelyn Condon Clutch free throw shooting by Jason London and Elliot and Jessica Condon. Their play, as well as that of Brooke Karp helped seal the victory for the Minutemen in the sec- Lantier, Krista Delia and Lindsey Gaoiv caused many Green ond overtime. Brook turnovers. Kest paced all scorers with 22 points and also grabbed Earlier in the week, the Nettes defeated Berkeley nine rebounds. Upton contributed 13 points and pulled Heights 19-14 at home. In this non-league game, the Nettes down eight boards. Alex Popoloni added 11 points and had to overcome a first-quarter deficit and allowed only one Tommy Clark four. basket in both the second and third periods. Springfield was defeated by Berkeley Heights 43-42 on Stellar Nette defense once again won the game. Kuczyn- a last-second shot. Kest paced Springfield again, this time ski directed the offense and scored five points. Lies played with a 12-point, 14-rebound performance. another solid game, scoring eight. Delia sank a 10-foot Upton scored nine points and pulled down 10 boards. jump shot for two points and Rachel Usdin made a nifty Karp scored 10, Popoloni seven and Dan DuBeau four. post move to score her two. Emily MacDonnell rounded St. James 5th grade girls' triumph out the scoring with two points of her own. The St. James the Apostle of Springfield 5th grade girls' The Nettes capped their impressive week by winning basketball team evened its record at 3-3 after defeating their sixth straight game. It was a 39-25 win over Cranford. Holy Trinity of Westfield 17-7 last week. Once again, the solid team defense contributed by 5th Breanne Mooney and Allison Weber paced a balanced graders Jessica Condon, Gaon, Stein, Jessica Farber and St. James attack with four points and several assists. Megan Usdin set the tone for the game. The Nettes ran away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Cranford 15-4. Cieri was a major force on the boards and added a basket. Melanie Rossamando, Heather Fritzen, Lea Ginefra and Lies took control of the game by scoring 12 points to go Nicole Bunge, while Dierdre McElroy had three assists and along with her five assists and five steals. MacDonnell also provided strong defense. Kayla Aljure and Ariana Conte scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds. Kuczynski had five steals, three assists and scored two. had several steals. Summit legend Wilson to speak at Hot Stove The Union County Baseball Association will honor a Scholastic Baseball Player. Ingram is a 2005 Cranford High number of student-athletes during award ceremonies on graduate at Lafayette College, while Murray is a senior at Feb. 12 at the 70th Annual Hot Stove League Baseball Din- Westfield and Nolan a senior at Roselle Catholic. Ingram ner, which begins at 1 p.m. at the L'Affaire Banquet Cen- and Murray were First Team All-State in 2005 and Nolan ter, 1099 Route 22 East, Mountainside. Second Team. The special guest speakers at the awards dinner will be Among the female athletes who will be honored are two Willie Wilson of Summit, the former star outfielder and shortstops: Jackie Araneo of Union, a First Team All-State basestealer for the Kansas City Royals, and Keith Hamilton selection with Montclair-Kimberley, and Daria Glynos of of Montvale, the former 12-year defensive tackle for the Kenilworth, who was named Union County Player of the New York Giants. Year by the Star-Ledger. The two will share the Banyasz "We're very pleased to have Willie Wilson and Keith Brothers Memorial Award for Most Valuable Scholastic HfHTiiltnn a« jpiesf speaker*: af this vear's Hnt Strive League Softball Plaver. Araneo is now nlaving at Princeton. 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The interest rate wiii be adjusted as of the first business day of every mondi. 1/06 STAR WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM Judicial Payroll, benefits may be scrutinized Salary ranges of county employees 2006 salary ranqe Number of employees By Lauren BeFilippo million of which went toward employ- Surrogate James LaCorte each confirmation Staff Writer ee insurance related costs. That received a twofold raise. Less than $40,000 979 : The two youngest members of the Budget hearings that promise to amount represents a $3,499,828 The resolution provides for each Between $40,000 and $60,000 1,047 New Jersey State Senate, Tom Kean take a hard-nosed look at the county's increase over costs in 2004. constitutional officer to receive a 3.75 Between 560,000 and 580,000 Jr., and Nicholas Scutari, both from proposed $413 million budget are set Each of the nine elected members percent pay increase retroactive to Jan. 695 Union County, are wrestling with the to begin next week. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1, 2005, and a second 3.75 percent Between $80,000 and $100,000 168 responsibility of confirmation. Whether the county payroll will takes home a salary and is eligible for increase effective Jan. 1, 2006. More than SI00,000 68 For Scutari, the Linden Democ- draw much discussion in the hearings health benefits. On Dec. 15, 2005, the In 2006, the county will experience rat, sitting on the Senate Judiciary remains to be seen, but on the outside, freeholders approved a 5.3 percent a $6 million increase in health insur- Committee means dealing with the salaries, raises and benefits are often raise for themselves, their largest since ance; a more than $3 million increase Highest paid county positions 1998, and their first since 2003. bevy of new nominations made by scrutinized. in pension costs; a $4.2 million Position 2006 salary the administration of Gov. Jon The county employs just shy of Following the freeholders' approval, increase in contractual salaries; an Corzine. The nominees, including 3,000 people in its various depart- County Manager George Devanney and increase of $1.8 million in public safe- Medical director $177,182 Parks and Recreation Director Charles ty and correctional services; a $1.2 those for cabinet offices, come to the ments. Managing physician/psychiatrist $154,000 Judiciary Committee as part of the Rising costs that the county is man- Sigmund each earned a 5 percent million increase in the Welfare pro- advice and consent process. dated lo pay — health insurance, pen- increase, while each of the other six gram; and a more than $2 million County manager $144,258 Scutari has been decidedly more sion benefits, and utilities costs —have directors received raises between 3.75 increase in operational costs including County prosecutor $141,000 low-key than Kean, who does not been steadily increasing, County Man- and 4.99 percent. All of the raises are utilities, leases and energy. First assistant prosecutor $140,000 sit on the committee. His technique ager George Devanney said Jan. 17. retroactive to Jan. 1, 2005. According to the county's payroll, In 2005, the county's budget Additionally, County Clerk Joanne 68 of the county's employees, or less has been to focus on the substantive Source: Union County Payroll impact the different Cabinet offi- topped $390 million, more than $40.6 Rajoppi, Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, and See PAYROLL, Page 19 cers' duties have on his district. During the daylong questioning of returning Department of Communi- County aims to link agencies ty Affairs Commissioner Susan Bass Levin, Scutari focused on the By Lauren DeFilippo Municipal and county officials from schools, ^ind law reports of a feud between Levin and Staff Writer enforcement and governments participated in the two-day the Department of Environmental Editor's Note: This is the first in a continuing series program. Protection. He practically wanted to on homeland security in Union County. The county was also one of the first in New Jersey to know the impact. Five years ago, domestic preparedness, especially at the complete a state-mandated survey of each of its schools, county level, referred to floods and power outages. Today, Mirabella said. when freeholders talk about domestic preparedness, The survey was to collect all of the vital information, Left they're also talking about homeland security, and how well locations of fire extinguishers, exits and more, within local police departments are equipped to handle a terrorist every school, in each of the county's school districts. attack. Last year alone, the Office of the Attorney General dis- Out The terms "homeland security" and "domestic pre- tributed $21.7 million to each of the state's 21 counties. By Frank Capece paredness" are used almost daily, and interchangeably. Union received $1,272,710 of that funding, a $827,290 Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella said that the decrease over the amount it received in 2004. In terms of the appointment of phrases go hand in hand. According to Mirabella and Proctor, the Homeland Public Advocate Ronald Chen from "It's all about keeping the residents safe," Mirabella Security Committee decides how that money is spent. Berkeley Heights, Scutari temporari- said. "We want to be able to accept it and distribute it as ly held up the appointment until he Freeholder Rick Proctor, who chairs the county's quickly as possible," Mirabella said. had the chance to interview him Photo By Barbara Kokkalis Homeland Security Committee said that he did not really Prior to this year, a certain percentage of homeland directly about his views on improv- Golfers at the county's three courses may soon be paying see a difference in the two terms either. security grant money had to be allocated to specific pur- ing housing opportunities in the higher fees. ' "They're two of the same thing," he said, adding that poses like critical infrastructure protection, equipment, county. what usually determines the difference is the type of inter-operability — the ability for various agencies to work Recently, Scutari gained praise agency carrying out the response. together successfully — training, and regional-based plan- for his legislation enacted into law Golf fees on the rise Homeland security intones government continuity, ning, Proctor said. modifying the state procurement while domestic defense and preparedness denotes anti-ter- This year, however, funding will allocated toward rec- process. Scutari worked with the By Lauren DeFHippo $67.24 across the county. rorism, and surveillance for terrorist behaviors, he ognizing of national target capabilities in the area. The State Commission of Investigation to Staff Writer The proposed charges include an In an attempt to raise revenue for $ 18 fee for weekday twilight sessions, explained. sites listed were based on a risk analysis conducted in part the county, golfers frequenting the and a $19 fee for weekend ones for ''••••" Mirabella and Proctor, who were both serving on the by the county, the federal government, and the state, he For Kean, the confirmation county's three courses might have to county residents. freeholder board the day terrorists struck neighboring New explained. process has been on the national dig a little bit deeper into their pockets Senior citizen county residents can York, talked about the changes they've seen in the last five Funds will also be spent on a national Incident Man- level. The Westfield Republican and to hit the greens. hit the links at $ 11 on weekdays and years. agement System, which was developed by the national Fire likely Republican nominee for Sen- $18 on weekends, while youth resi- "There's a sense of urgency....the awareness is greater," Protection Agency in response to large-scale forest fires. ate came out last week to support the At its Jan. 26, the Board of Chosen dents can play a round for $10 on a Mirabella said of homeland security issues. "(We're) more nomination of Supreme Court candi- Freeholders, passed unanimously the With every agency in the county following the same weekday and SI 3 on a weekend. cautious view of how we distribute money to public safe- date Samuel Alito Jr. It was a little bit introduction" of an ordinance that incident protocol, miscommunication will be less frequent. ty." of history revisited. Kean's father, would raise fees during "twilight Out-of-county residents will be There is also a push toward information sharing between when he served in the Legislature, hours." charged $36 per weekday outing, and Proctor, who has worked in public health for more than agencies and an additional emphasis on collaboration, had a strong relationship with Alito's • Golfer and freeholder meeting fix- $38 per weekend one, according to the 30 years has seen the impact slightly differently. Proctor said. father, who was involved in the state ture Jerry Goldman of Elizabeth has proposal. "Emergency management has gone from floods and "We're trying to develop a real fusion," he said. legislative service office. Published been recommending the fee increase Out-of-county seniors using any of power outage to international world events on a daily The goal of that fusion, he said, is to also bring in pub- reports speculated that the elder Kean for some time. the three courses will be charged $22 basis. Emergency management is geared toward all haz- lic health and emergency management agencies into that went to bat with then President Bush When Parks and Facilities Director per weekday round, and $36 on week- ards," he said. fusion, rather than simply limiting it to law enforcement in the late '80s to secure a federal Chuck Sigmund mentioned the pro- ends. So just how safe is Union County? According to both personnel. judgeship for Alito's son. posed fee increases at the freeholder's Youth golfers residing outside the men, the answer is, pretty safe. However, in order to receive funding, each county is The fernily circle continued when agenda meeting Jan. 19 in Elizabeth, county will be assessed a $20 fee on "What we talk about is our local police departments," required to compile a Emergency Operation Plan that cov- Kean, campaigning in Mercerville, Chairman Alexander Mirabella called weekdays and a $26 fee on weekends. Mirabella said. "Are they prepared with the training and ers all manner of events, from influenza pandemic to ter- announced his! support for Alito's the nominal fee increase "very cre- According to Sigmund, the fees equipment they need to respond." rorist attack and hurricane-related flooding. nomination to the U.S. Supreme ative." would be in place year round, but twi- The chairman also noted that the county also focuses on Revisions to the EOP are required every three to five Court. Drawing a distinction from Mirabella's comments came just light hours would vary depending on school safety. years Proctor said. days after the county announced its the season. This concern was embodied in the county's school safe- The EOP is overseen by the New Jersey State Police. See SENATORS, Page 19 $413 million proposed budget that Twilight hours begin at noon in the ty conference held this fall where the Columbine tragedy Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. includes an average tax increase of See FREEHOLDERS, Page 19 was used as a model of what to do and what not to do. 119, or [email protected]

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As a result, of the 3,000 and testing, it is determined that Mary's kidney will paired exchange program should contact NJ Sharing people waiting for an organ transplant in New Jersey, work for Susan and Bill's kidney is perfect for John. Network at 1-800-SHARE-NJ or the transplant about two-thirds of them are in need of a life-saving New Jersey Paired Exchange Program was devel- coordinator at one of the transplant centers listed kidney. The wait can be agonizing; the average wait- oped to make these kinds of matches happen. below: Hackensack University Medical Center, 201- ing time is close to three years in New Jersey. 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The organization concept — New Jersey Paired Exchange Program William Reitsma, director of clinical services at has full, unconditional accreditation by the Associa- — that will match those donors and recipients with NJ Sharing Network, serves as the registrar for NJ tion of Organ Procurement Organizations. For more those who are compatible. PEP. "This program is very exciting because it information on organ donation, the organ donor Here's how it works: increases the number of transplants as well as the license plate, obtaining a donor registry brochure or Say John needs a kidney and his wife, Mary, is quality of the match," he said. "Studies have shown to learn more about saying "yes" to organ donation willing to donate her kidney. But blood tests shows that a living kidney donation provides better organ on the new digital driver's license, call NJ Sharing that they are not compatible. At the same time, function than a deceased donor transplant. In fact, a . 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For information or to make reservations, call 973-379-3442. City. The tours will begin with "Morning Meeting," a distinctive feature of life at The groom-to-be graduated from Arthur L. Johnson High School, Clark. He Far Brook, where the entire school gathers each day for announcements by is an electrician in Secaucus. Director Mary Wearn Wiener, student presentations, faculty readings of prose A May wedding is planned in St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Rahway. and poetry, and songs led by Music Director Allen Artz. Following Morning Meeting, parents will visit classrooms accompanied by volunteer members of the recruiting committee, who are parents of current students and of alumni. Freeholders OK fee hike For those unable to attend any of the group tours, individual tours can be (Continued from Page 17) Freeholder Daniel Sullivan esti- arranged. For more information, visit www.farbrook.org, or send an e-mail to winter months and as late as 4 p.m. mated that the county had spent more Murphy at [email protected]. April through August, he said. than $10 million on maintaining and The county operates three courses improving the courses, he said in a j throughout the county: Ash Brook in 2003 interview. Senators look at nominees Scotch Plains; Galloping Hill in The final reading of the ordinance (Continued from Page 17) has had its rewards. Last week, he was Kenilworth; and Oak Ridge in Clark. is scheduled for Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Democrat opponent U.S. Senator named vice chairman of the powerful In 2003, the county raised its golf the County Administration Building in Robert Menendez, Kean Jr. said, "If we Senate Commerce Committee. The fees for the fourth tune in four years. Elizabeth. can't count on our two senators to fight committee regulates large numbers of At the time, the fee increases were Lauren DeFilippo can be reached for New Jersey and a highly qualified consumer and commercial issues that justified by helping to pay for exten- at 90-686-7700, ext. 119 or union- judicial appointment, who can we count come to the Legislature. sive improvements to the courses. [email protected]. ; on to fight for us," he questioned. Among the Trenton watchers, Scu- The Kean support drew a sharp tari and Kean are seen as making rebuke from a Menendez spokesman. alliances on both sides of the political Payroll costs are outlined Matthew Miller said, "We take the aisle. The conservatives have praised (Continued from Page 17) County Surrogate James LaCorte, opinions of all of our constituents very Scutari for his belief in scrutiny of than 3 percent percent take home more who each receive $124,081, and Pros- seriously." It has been speculated that judges that come before the Judiciary than $100,000 annually. ecutor Theodore Romankow, who in the coming campaign, the nomina- Committee. Kean, before announcing Nearly half of those employees are earns $141,000. : tion of Alito will define candidates as for the U.S. Senate, revealed a easy- assigned to the prosecutor's office. On the other end of the spectrum, Brianna Brown, right, a fourth-grader at Summit's Lin- either liberal or conservative. One going style not expected of his patri- Of the remaining employees, four nearly 32.6 percent of the county;s coln-Hubbard School, and Emily Cooper, resource political columnist wrote, "Kean cian background. Still the confirma- are assigned as administrators at the workforce, or approximately 979 room teacher at the school, enjoy the comforts of a pil- needs to prove to the GOP that he has tion process requires choices to be county-owned Runnells Specialized employees will earn less than $40,000 low they made together as part of a project coordinated a shot at winning and thinks like made. Not everyone is going to agree Hospital, and eight, including Director in 2006. ! by Summit's SMARI Mentoring Program. Republicans do." with our two young senators' views on Harold Gibson and Sheriff Ralph Nearly one-third of all county For Scutari, the low-key approach advice and consent. Froehlich work in public safety, as employees earn between $40,000 and! superior officers. $60,000. Approximately 5 percent, or An attorney, Frank Capece is a res- The other high-earners include 168 county employees earn between ident of Cranford. County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi and $60,000 and $80,000.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTiCE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE ' RESOLUTION 2006-52 NOTICE OF HEARING INVITATION FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP MEETING January 24, 2006 Awarded to: T & M Associates The Union Township Board of Education Please take notice that an application The Township of Union Division of Pur- SEALED BIDS will be received from bid- having found certain items of school RESOLUTION has been made by Elaine Finnegan for a Services: Stormwater Management chasing will receive sealed Bids for VAR- ders classified under N.J.S.A.27:7-35.1 et equipment no longer necessary for school WHEREAS, the Township of Union variance from the requirements of the Tasks A B and C IOUS PRINTING SERVICES FOR 2006- seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE use offers them for public sale. A public entered into an agreement with Tamke Township of Union Land Development 2007 at the Main Meeting Room Municipal ROOM, New Jersey Department of Trans- sale will take place at 10:00 a.m., Tues- Tree Experts to provide tree trimming Ordinance (and for subdivision/site plan Time Period: 1/24/06 to 4/15/06 Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Township portation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, day, February 14th, 2006 at which time services to the Township of Union for a approval) as to permit maintenance of of Union, Union County, New- Jersey on NJ 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 3/2/06-and sealed proposals will be received in the period of one year; and front porch recently erected located at Cost: $20,000.00 Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 9:30 opened and read for: office of the Board Secretary, Administra- WHEREAS, the term of the contract was 942 Garden Street which is in violation of A.M. sharp, at which time and place all tion Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, February 8, 2005 through February 8, section(s) 170-51 of the Land Develop- U136305 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($12.09) Bids will be publicly opened and read Route 82/County Route 629 (Morris NJ 07083. 2006 and: ment Ordinance. aloud. Avenue), Cont. No: 001950174 Street- The property is offered "as Is where is" WHEREAS, the township wishes to exer- Any person or persons affected by this Proposed forms of Contract Documents, scape and Intersection Improvements; without any representation as to quality cr cise the extension option of the contract application may have the opportunity to including Plans and Specifications, are on From Lousons Road to Orchard Street, condition and without any warranties as for a period of one year at an amount of be heard at the public hearing to be held file in the Division of Purchasing Office, Township of Union & City of Elizabeth, to fitness or merchantability $72,800.00 by the Board of Adjustment on February NOTICE OF HEARING Township of Union. Union County 1. Muratek F6+Fax Model #01520 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 22, 2006 at 7:30pm in the Municipal Copies" of the documents may be Federal Project No: STP-7528 (106) 2. Dell Computer Monitor & Keyboard the Township Committee of the Township Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Please take notice that an application obtained in person only, at the Division of Model #15235 of Union authorizes the extension of the Jersey. has been made by Dawn Ciamacco for a Purchasing Office, Lower Level, Municipal DP No: 05161 3. Everett Piano contract to Tamke Tree Experts, 706 All documents relating to this application variance from the requirements of the Building between the h6urs of 8:30 A.M., 4. Vaulting Horse Martlnsvilie Road, Liberty Corner, NJ may be inspected by the public between Township of Union Land Development and 4:3T) P.M., Monday thru Friday. DOC- Bidders are required to comply with the 5. Pole Vault Standards (3) 07938 for the term of February 8, 2006, the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm in the office Ordinance (and for subdivision/site plan UMENTS WILL NOT BE MAILED. BID- requirements of P.L.1975, c.127 N.J.A.C. 6. Large Round Standard Base through February 8, 2007; and of the Secretary of the Board of Adjust- approval) as to permit conversion of DERS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, for 7. Scoreboard - portable BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a ment in the Municipal Building, Building garage to living space located at 951 THE SPECIFIED TIME AND DATE OF BID Federal aided projects; bidders must reg- 8. Chair with wheels copy of this Resolution be published Department, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, Wewanna Avenue which is in violation of OPENING. ister with the New Jersey Department of 9. Wood Toe Board according to law within ten (10) days of New Jersey. section (s) 170-136.1 of the Land Devel- Each Proposalmust be accompanied by Treasury; Division of Revenue, prior to 10. Ping Pong Tables (3) its passage. Elaine H. Finnegan opment Ordinance. a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid the time of contract execution. Appropri- 11. Starting mocks (3) I, EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk of the Applicant Any person or persons affected by this Bond payable to the Township of Union In ate proof of registration should be provid- 12. High Jump Standards (3) Township of Union, in the County of U136132 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($13.49) application may have the opportunity to the amount equal to Ten Percent (10%) of ed to NJDOT as soon as possible after 13. Volleyball Base Standards (3) Union, do hereby certify that the above is be heard at the public hearing to be held the Bid. The Surety on the Bid Bond must receipt of the Notice of Award. 14. Wooden Team Rackets (4) a true copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2006- NOTICE by the Board of Adjustment on 2/15/06 at be a Corporate Surety licensed to sign Pursuant to the "Public Works Contractor 52, passed at a REGULAR TOWNSHIP 7:30 pm in the Municipal Building, 1976 Surety Bonds in the State of New Jersey. Registration Act", N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et 15. Volleyball Standard Poles (5) No Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or 16. High Cross Bars (10) COMMITTEE meeting of said Township, The Township Committee of the Town- Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey. seq. (P.L.2003, c.91), bidders must regis- 17. Javelins (35) held on the 24th day of January 2006. ship of Union has awarded a contract All documents relating to this application Bid Bond will be accepted if the amount is ter with the New Jersey Department of without competitive bidding as a profes- may be inspected by the public between less than Ten Percent (10%) of the Total Labor, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- .18. Canon Multi-pass C5500 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereun- the hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm In the office Bid Amount but in no event need the ance. ' Fax Machine Model #12129 to set my hand and seal of the Township sional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. same exceed $20,000.00. Deposits 19. 3M Overhead'Model #15283 of Union, the 24th day of January 2006. 40A:115(1)(a)40115(1)() . of the Secretary of the Board of Adjust- accompanying Bids shall be sealed In the The Department, in accordance with Title Please be advised all equipment Is in EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk This contract and the resolution author- ment in the Municipal Building, Building Bid Envelope. VI CIviL Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.252 very poor condition and/or no longer U136300 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($18.14) izing it are available for public Inspection Department, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued operable. in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. New Jersey. Alternative Bids wlil not be considered pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of No bidder may withdraw his bid for a NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY ORDER OF THE Dawn Ciamacco unless specified otherwise in the Techni- the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford period of thirty (30) days after the date TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Applicant cal Specifications. The successful bidder minority business enterprises full oppor- set for the opening thereof. The Township Committee of the Town- Eileen Birch, Township Clerk U136612 UNL Feb. 2 200S ($13.02) will be required to furnish and pay for a tunity to submit bids in response to this The Board reserves the right to establish ship of Union has awarded a contract satisfactory performance and payment invitation and will not discriminate against minimum prices and to reject any or all without competitive bidding as a non-fair Dated: December 13, 2005 bond or bonds. any bidder on the grounds of race, color, bids, or to accept the bid, which In its and open contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. Bidders are required to comply with the sex, national origin, or handicap in the judgment will be in the best Interest of the 19:44A20.4 et seq. This contract and the Awarded to; Glenn Scotland of the firm BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK requirements of P.L.1975 C.127, NJ contract award. union Township Board of Education. resolution authorizing It are available for McManimon & Scotland, LLC PLANNING BOARD (NJAC 17:27) (Affirmative Action Act), Drawings and specifications for the pro- By Order of the Union Township Board of public inspection in the Office of the One Riverfront Plaza P.L. 1963, C.150 (Prevailing Wage Act), NOTICE OF DECISION and Chapter 33, Laws of New Jersey 1977 posed work are available at Bid Express Education, Township of Union, County of Municipal Clerk. Newark, New Jersey 07102 (Stockholder Names). If awarded a con- web site www.bidx.com. You must sub- Union, New Jersey. BY ORDER OF THE tract your company/firm wiil be required scribe to use this service. To subscribe U136231 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($24.18) TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Services: To represent the Township in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol- to comply with the requirements of P.L. follow the instructions on the web site. Eileen Birch, Township Clerk the Redevelopment of Schaefer Salt lowing action was taken by ths Roselle 1975 C.127 (NJAC 17:27). The ifea is $35.00 per month for unlimited NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Park Planning Board at a public meeting access to view and download the docu- Dated: January 10, 2006 Costs: not to exceed $50,000.00 on January 23, 2006 for the below refer- In accordance with THE PUBLIC WORKS ments and additional $95.00 per month The Union Township Board of Education enced application: CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT, P.L. for unlimited access to download the having found certain items of school Awarded to: Charles Femminella, Jr. Duration: until completion 1. Joseph C. Viliani and Gina Vlllani, 21 1999, c.238 (NJSA 34:11-56.48 et. seq.), plans, directly payable to Bid Express. equipment no longer necessary for school Certified Valuations, Inc. Deerpath Circle, Greenbrook, New Jersey no contractor shall bid on any contract for Drawings, special provisions, and bid use offers them for public sale. A public Plaza 447, Suite 8, Route 10 U136303 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($13.49) - Resolution memorializing approval for a public work as defined In section 2 of P.L. documents may be inspected (BUT NOT sale wiil take place at 10:00 a.m., Tues- Randolph, NJ 07869 preliminary and final major subdivision 1963, c.150 (NJSA 34:11-56.26) unless OBTAINED) by contracting organizations day, February 14th, 2006 at which time NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED and variance to permit the subdivision of the contractor is registered pursuant to at our various Design Fiela Offices at the sealed proposals will be received in the Services: Perform real property apprais- an existing single-family residential lot to this Act. No contractor shall list a sub- following locations: office of the Board Secretary, Administra- al service and testifying before the Union The Township Committee of the Town- three (3) single-family residential lots contractor in a bid proposal for the con- tion Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, County Board of Taxation and the Nsw ship of Union, in the County of Union, has located on the premises of 825 Walnut tract unless the ^subcontractor is regis- NJ 07083. Street, Roselle Park, New Jersey, more tered pursuant to'the Public Works Con- 200 Stierli Court Jersey Tax Court awarded a contract without competitive specifically known as Lot 4, Block 702. tractor Registwtlon Act at the time the bid Mt. Arlington, NJ The property is offered "as is where- is" bidding as a Professional Service pur- APPROVED. ... is made. NJ}, contractor or subcontractor, 973-770-5141 without any representation as to quality or Costs: not to exceed $25,000.00 ' suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This: including a subcontractor not listed in the condition and without any warranties as contract and the Resolution authorizing it The aforesaid resolution is on file and bid proposal, shall engage in the perform- Route 79 & Daniels Way to fitness or merchantability Duration: January 1, 2006- is available for public inspection in the available for Inspection in ths Municipal ance of any public work subject to the Freehold, NJ 1. Ryans Thacter Turf Aerator December 31, 2006 Office of the Municipal Clerk. Building, 110 East Westfield Avenue, contract, unless the contractor or subcon- 732-308-4025 Model R18-3 BY ORDER OF THE Roselle Park, New Jersey. tractor is registered to that Act. 2. Walk Behind Lawn Mower U136304 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($14.88) TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Roselle Park Planning Board 1 Executive Campus Model BKND Eileen Birch, Township Clerk By: Kathy Vail, Secretary The Township of Union reserves the Route 70 Wesf U136778 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($20.52) right to reject any or all Bids or to waive 3. Ryans Sod Cutter Model BKN NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED any informalities in the bidding. The Cherry Hill, NJ 4. Walk Behind Blower Dated: January 11, 2006 Township of Union reserves the right to 856-486-6624 5. Goodway Power Washer The Township Committee of the Town- sever and make awards of all or parts of Model GPW 3000 ship of Union has awarded a contract any Bids to one or more bidders. No Bid New Jersey 6. Snapper Big Six Lawn Mower without competitive bidding as a profes- PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty Department of Transportation Model 01382138 sional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. (60) days subsequent to the opening of Division of Procurement 7. Cutting Deck for Old Simplicity 40A:115(1)(a)40A15(1)() . The undersigned shall expose for sale in accordance with RS 39:10A-1 et seq. at • Bids without the consent of the Township Bureau of Construction Services 8. Clarke Walk Behind Vacuum This contract and the resolution author- public auction on February 23, 2006 at 10.00 a.m. at Expert Collision located at 1204 of Union. 1035 Parkway Avenue Model LV-30 izing It are available for public inspection East Elizabeth Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036, the following motor vehicles which came PO Box 605 9. Toro Porline Walk Behind Lawn Mower in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. into possession of Expert Collision through abandonment or failure of owners to claim BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFI- Trenton, NJ 08625 Model 22040 BY ORDER OF THE same. These motor vehicles may be examined at the aforementioned location at 9:00 CATE FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH January 26, February 2, 9, 2006 10. Snapper Big Six Lawn Mower TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE a.m. on February 23, 2006. All sales are "as is*. Vehicles must be removed by a BID U135711 UNL ($118.58) Model P216012 Eileen Birch, Township Clerk wrecker within two working days. All business organizations that do busi- 11. Power Trimmer Expert Collision ness with a Local Contracting Agency are 12. Little Wonder Giant Vacuum Dated: January 24, 2006 Joel Soltys required to be registered with the State. 13. Microtree-NJBS The following vehicles will be sold with an application for title from the State of New Proof of that registration should be pro- NOTICE OF DECISIONS AND MEETINGS vided to the Township with its bid. The (stripped to motherboard)Computer Awarded to: Housing & Community Jersey, Department of Motor Vehicles. Expert Collision does not guarantee title only Township may not enter into a contract OF THE Please be advised all equipment is in Development Services the application. It is the responsibility of the public to inspect vehicles before sale. with the business absent such certificate. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT very poor condition and/or no longer 4 Sloan Street P.L. 2004 C 57. OF THE operable. South Orange, NJ 07079 MAKE YEAR SERIAL # COST OF BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK No bidder may withdraw his bid for a REPOSSESSION One (1) copy of the Bid must be fully period of thirty (30) days after the date Services: To provide technical assis- executed and presented on the proposal TAKE NOTICE that on January 25, set for the opening thereof. tance with the preparation of the annual CHEVROLET AVEO 2004 KL1TD52634B1437B4 $18,486.10 form provided. 2006, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of The Board reserves the right to establish consolidated plan 1N4DL01A1YC178158 $18,513.00 Bids must be presented by a representa- Borough of Roselle Park, County of minimuinimm pprices and to reject any or ail NISSAN ALTIMA 2000 tive of the Bidder, when called for by the Union, State of New Jersey took the fol- pt the bid, ' ' ' '• Purchasing Division, and not before or lowing actions; bidsds,, or to accept the bi, which in its Costs: not to exceed $20,000.00 U136293 UNL February 2, 2006 ($20.46) after. BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY 1. Granted with conditions application jdjudgment t wilill be in the best interest of the MAIL. Specifications are not to be submit- for side yard of 1.7-feet to permit deck at Union Township Board of Education. Duration: January 1, 2006 - ted with Bid documents. Block 803, Lot 7, 527 Spruce Street, By Order of the Union Township Board of SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION By Order of the Roselle Park New Jersey to Kelly Rox. Education, Township of Union, County of December 31, 2006 Township of Union Committee 2. Granted with conditions and subject Union, New Jersey. SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2004 AUDIT REPORT OF EILEEN BIRCH, TOWNSHIP CLERK to site plan approval application for use U136237 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($24.18) U136306 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($14.42) TOWNSHIP OF UNION AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A.-5-7 U136310 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($49.76) variance and bulk variances for parking, sign, rear yard, front yard and side yard Public Notice NOTICE COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS to permit appliance store and two apart- The Township Committee of the Town- ments at Block 311, Lots 34-37, 225 West Kenilworth Board of Health Public Notice ship of Union has awarded a contract DECEMBER DECEMBER Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jer- Annual Notice Pursuant to New Jersey without-competitive bidding as a profes- 31. 2004 31. 2003 sey to John Zaleski. Laws 1975, C.231. The Open Public sional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ASSETS RESOLUTION 2006-034 Resolutions memorializing decisions are Meetings Law, the Board of Health Of the 40A115(1)(40A:115(1)(a)) . TOWNSHIP MEETING January 10, 2006 Borough of Kenilworth in the County of This contract and the resolution author- Cash and Investments $20,145,169.70 $16,817,997.63 filed in the office of the municipal clerk Union, New Jersey, hereby provides izing it are available for public inspection Taxes, Assessments, Liens and and are available for public inspection. "Annual Notice* of its Schedule of regular in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Utility Charges Receivable 4,305,659.35 3,048,146.34 RESOLUTION Meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjust- meetings for the year 2006, as follows: WHEREAS, the governing body of a ment are scheduled on: BY ORDER OF THE Property Acquired for Taxes - Assessed Value 129,413.94 129,413.94 municipality, by resolution, may appoint Dates: TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Accounts Receivable 4,544,764.91 4,019,084.02 not less than 2 nor more than 50 consta- January 19th Reorganization Meeting Eileen Birch, Township Clerk Fixed Capital 1,690,457.86 1,690,457.86 bles pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-120, and FEBRUARY 22, 2006 January 19th Regular Meeting • Fixed Capital Authorized and Uncompleted-Utility WHEREAS,.the Township Committee, as MARCH 22, 2006 February 16th Dated: January 10, 2006 Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - a result of enforcement problems and APRIL 26, 2006 March ISth General Capital 27,927,488.49 25,100,060.26 administrative problems associated with MAY 24, 2006 April 20th Awarded to: Meyner & Landls Deferred Charges to Revenue of Succeeding the appointment of constables desires to JUNE 28, 2006 May 18th Gateway One Years 357,000.00 854,000.00 JULY 26, 2006 44.806.967.00 eliminate all appointed constables, and AUGUST 23, 2006 June 15th Newark, New Jersey 07102 General Fixed Assets 45.731.868.00 WHEREAS, the Township Committee, by July REPESS resolution, hereby eliminates the position SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 August RECESS Services: To defend the Township of TOTAL ASSETS $104,831,822.25 $96,466,127.05 of constable within the Township of Union, OCTOBER 25, 2006 September 21st Union In litigation from Interstate Outdoor and NOVEMBER 15, 2006 October 19th Advertising 1. P. WHEREAS, anyone currently serving in DECEMBER 13, 2006 November 2nd LIABILITIES. RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE the position of constable, is to within 7 JANUARY 24, 2006 December 21st Costs: increase of $5,000.00, days of receipt of notice by the township not to exceed $7,500.00 Bonds and Notes Payable • $22,031,815.04 $21,486,383.09 delivered either personally or by certified ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7:30 P.M. Meeting time for all meetings at 7:00 p.m. Improvement Authorizations 5,663,921.17 3,435,315.08 mail, return receipt requested, shall in the Borough Hail, 567 Boulevard, Duration: until completion Other Liabilities and Special Funds 15,051,961.33 12,626,038.84 return their constable badge to the clerk, ROSELLE PARK BOROUGH HALL Keniiworth, NJ. A copy of this notice has Amortization of Debt of Fixed Capital and ' Council Chambers been posted, at the Borough Hall, 567 U136302 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($13.95) Acquired or Authorized 1,489.520.28 1,468,205.51 WHEREAS, anyone currently serving in 110 East Westfield Avenue Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ. Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 6,704,363.12 5,270,544.30: the position of constable, shall no longer Roselie Park, NJ 07204 U136187 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($14.42) Fund Balance 8,176,373.31 7,372,673.23 perform any functions as a constable of Investment in General Fixed Assets 45.731.868.00 44.806.967.00 the Township of Union, upon adoption of ROSELLE PARK this resolution. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT U136335 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($24.65) NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, PARK TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES : by the Township Committee of the Town- AND FUND BALANCE $104,831,822.25 $ 96,466,127.05 ship of Union in the County of Union that: HEARIti 1. The position of constable in the Town- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ship of Union is eliminated. PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT KENNETH DUDA (SUN TAVERN), the undersigned RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Anyone currently serving as a consta- has applied to the Borough of Roselle Park Planning Board, Union County, for the fol- ble in the Township of Union shall, within Public notice Is hereby given that Board lowing: Site Plan Approval and Variance to utilize the existing patio area for "outdoor" * That a physical inventory of General Fixed Assets be taken and reconciled with 7 days of receipt of notice by the town- of Health Ordinance #1-21)06 entitled "AN seasonal patron seating, as follows: the property records on a periodic basis. ship delivered either personally or by cer- ORDINANCE REGULATION SANITARY tified mail, return receipt requested, PRACTICES AT PLACES OF COSME- Article 128-110. Paragraph G: That Sewer Utility charges be billed on a timely basis. return their constable badge to the clerk. TOLOGY, HAIR AND NAIL STYLING" was 3. Anyone currently serving in the posi- introduced, read and passed on first read- Parking: Proposed: 82 Spaces (Pre-Existing) 'Unresolved 2003 audit recommendation tion of constable, shall no longer perform ing by the Roselle Park Board of Health at Zoning Requirements: 91 Spaces any functions as a constable or the Town- a regular meeting held on January 17, VARIANCE REQUESTED A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Township of Union will take to ship of Union, upon adoption of this reso- 2006. The Board of Health will further together with any and all other variances, waivers or relief which may be necessary or correct the findings listed above, will be prepared In accordance with federal and state lution. consider the same for final passage on required by the ordinances of the municipality, and which may be required by the requirements. A copy of It wlil be placed on file and made available for public inspec- March 14, 2006 at 7:00_p.m. The meeting tion in the Office of fne Township Clerk in the Township of Union. 4. A notice of this action shall be pub- will be held in the 2nd Floor Council Con- Board, ana its professionals, upon their review of the application and plans, in order lished in the Union Leader. ference Room of the Roselle Park Munici- that the applicant be permitted to develop and use the subject premises as proposed I, EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk of the pal Building located at 110 East Westfield in the application. The above summary or synopsis was prepared from thB report of audit of the Town- Township of Union, in the County of Avenue, Roselle Park, NJ 07204 at which Application is made for the approvals above described on the premises of Lot 2.01, ship of Union, County of Union, for the calendar year 2004. This report of audit, sub- Union, do hereby certify that the above is time and place members of the public will BIOCK 212, Zone-B-3, on the Tax Map of the Borough of Roselle Park, New Jersey (600 mitted by Suplee, Clboney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certi- a true copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2006- be given an opportunity to be heard con- Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey). fied Public Accountants, is on file in the Township Clerk's office and may be Inspect- 034, passed at a REGULAR TOWNSHIP Any person or persons affected by this application may have an opportunity to be ed by any interested person. cerning the said ordinance. Eileen Birch, Clerk COMMITTEE meeting of said Township, Nancy Callendo heard at the meeting to be held Monday evening, the 20th day of February, 2006, at held on the 10th day of January 2006. Boara Secretary 7:30 P.M., before the Planning Board of the Borough of Roselie Park, 110 E. West- U136299 UNL February 2, 2006 ($59.52) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereun- field Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204. to set my hand and seal of the Township Copies of proposed Ordinance #1-2006 A copy of the application has been filed in the Office of the Borough Clerk and may of Union, the 10th day of January 2006. . are available for review between the be inspected by the Public between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at Borough EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - or by Hall, 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey. U136301 UNL Feb. 2, 2066 ($27.90) appointment, at the office of the Westfieid JOSEPH CASTELLUCI, ESQ. Regional Health Department, located on Attorney for Applicant the second floor of the Municipal Building Peluso, Castellucl & Welntraub, P.C Let Us Help. at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 740 Broad Street 07090. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE U136184 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($14.88) (732) 345-6445 You With Our • PUBLIC NOTICE U136103 UNL February 2, 2006 ($33.48) $ 00 The following ordinance published here- 20 words -10 WEEKS of Exposure for 39 in UNION with has been passed by the Township PUBLIC NOTICE Council at a meeting held at the Municipal S Building, Liberty and Hillside Avenues, on Take notice that the following applications for Zoning Variances were heard by the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Union COUNTY or 10 WEEKS of Exposure for 59°° in UNION Tuesday, January 24, 2006 and was on Wednesday. January 25. 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Frlberger Park, Union, N.J. Resolutions memorializing. approved by the Mayor on January 24, 2006. Calendar # Mama of Applicant & Variances & ESSEX COUNTY R-06-001 Premises Affftnteo Requested ustmant AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER For More Information 171 (GRAFFITI) OF THE CODE OF THE Cal. #3043 Diana Amorim 2 story addition to Granted by Resolution TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE 1592 Union Avenue existing 2 family Peter D. Corvelli, Council President Block- 1901 Lot-4 Please Call The Approved: January 24, 2006 Cal. #3042 Victor Delia Pello Construction of a deck & fence Carried for Resolution Classified Department Mayor Karen McCoy Oliver 991 Rahway River Pkwy. Attest: Janet Vlaisavljevic BIock-3402 Lot-44 - of Approval on Feb. 1, 2006 Township Clerk 908-686-7850 U136242 UNL Feb. 2, 2006 ($9.77) Richard Malanda, Board of Adjustment Secretary U136222 UNL February 2, 2006 ($25.11) WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 2. 2006 ~ PAGE 21

Artists showcased at 'Breast Cancer: An Artist's Vi By Bea Smith show are depressing or make you Staff Writer upset. It's truly a unique approach lo For a long time, it has been the this prevalent subject matter." dream of breast cancer survivor Clara Cynthia Smith Weiss of Mountain- Manheim, curator and artist, of "pre- side, another artistic contributor, senting a message of hope for the explained that "it's really an uncon- future" through artistic endeavors. ventional show on a very sensitive So less than a year ago, she organ- subject. And its main purpose is to ized an art exhibition by 29 profes- present work from the individual sional artists from Union and Essex artist's reflection of breast cancer ami counties and from California, Wash- its impact. The artists have put all tft* »• ington, New York and other New Jer- feelings into this art show." •' sey cities to participate in a growing She went on to say, "This exhibi- campaign to alert and to entertain the tion is for the benefit of cancer public. research through the New Jersey Members of the New Jersey Com- Commission on Cancer Research." mission on Cancer Research have sup- Nancy Heins-Glaser, a nurse, and ported "Breast Cancer: An Artist's an arts advocate in support of "Breast View," which will be exhibited Sun- Cancer: An Artist's View," said "the day through March 5 at the Watchung plan for the exhibition is to travel and Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road. we're planning our next step. We hope The exhibition will be the third of to travel throughout the country its kind. The other two had been dis- Clara Manheim, a breast cancer survivor, as well as cura- because it is important and it is played at Gilda's Club Northern new tor and artist, is the driving organizational force behind Artwork by participating artists, including Sean Quinn, unique." : Jersey in Hackensack from Dec. 5 'Breast Cancer: An Artist's View,' which will be exhibited Francesca Azzara, Debra Livingston and Vasileki Birrel. The participating artists from through Dec. 17, and the second, at the Sunday through March 5 at the Watchung Arts Center. Those from Essex County include Fran Willner, Mikel Union County include Sean Quinn, 1978 Arts Center. Frank, Deb Mell, Joanne Miller Rafferty, Joan Goldsmith, Francesca Azzara, Debra Livingston It was reported that "the beautiful been a cancer survivor," said Cynthia Lois Shapiro, one of the partici- Susan Napack, Lisa Suss, SK Duff, Evelyn Grave and and Vasileki Birrel. Those from Essex and powerful exhibit as an important Smith Weiss, one of the artistic con- pants in the show and coordinator of Chuck Miley will be on display at 'Breast Cancer: An County include Fran Willner, Mikel way to enhance awareness of this rele- tributors. the Watchung Art Center, explained Artist's View.' Frank, Deb Mell, Joanne Miller Raf- vant and important subject." The exhi- At the 2 to 5 p.m. opening recep- that "it was a dream for two years to ferty, Joan Goldsmith, Susan Napack. bition includes "diverse works of art, tion on Sunday, there will be an artist's get the show on the road — the baby the impact it had on the general pub- by Gene Wilder, when his wife, a tele- Lisa Suss, SK Duff, Evelyn Grave and such as collage, fiber arts, painting, talk at 3 p.m. At the closing reception of Clara Manheim, a survivor. Her lic." vision star, died of ovarian cancer." Chuck Miley. sculpture, printmaking and concep- on March 5, there will be a staged dream was to get 29 artists to partici- She mentioned that there were Shapiro, one of the people "who Manheim concluded with "this is ;• tional art providing a unique perspec- reading at 3 p.m. of "For Tiger Lilies pate, volunteer and recognize as pro- problems "getting a venue. Then the helped to found the Watchung Art celebration bound by our roots, i tive reflecting reactions to breast can- Out of Season," an award-winning fessional artists. Each one was invited Gallery 1978 in Maplewood was inter- Center about 30 years ago, added with found out about surviving. 1 = «ji •». > cer." It is highlighted by Manheim's play about breast cancer by Andrea to meet Clara and to make a special ested and, in October of 2005, it was enthusiasm, "I think it's wonderful to found that art/creativity was my sup- own creation of a quilt, "to which she Green of Springfield, professor at statement of what she had in mind. exhibited to support and honor Breast have such an exhibition. The most port group ... the healing process that 1 has added her unique creativity Union County College, with the What she wanted," said Shapiro, "was Cancer Month. Then we traveled to interesting thing about it is that it is needed. It is a celebration of freedom, throughout the seven years that has Avenue Theatre of Maplewood. a show to express one's feelings and Gilda's Club, which had been started very upbeat. None of the works in the and it is a long journey ahead." The Manor offers entertainment mixed with fine cuisin By Bea Smith This special evening, highlighted kinship to the man with whom many of tomato ravioli, a thin broth with sweet Godfather," "Back to Sorrento" and Goes By," "Night and Day" and "My Staff Writer with culinary foods fit for the gods, cre- us grew up. He endeared himself so vegetables and pasta, and a hint of "That's Amore," we dined on "I Favori Funny Valentine," we became An ultimate, intimate, completely ated, prepared and provided by Michael thoroughly to the audience that one was parmigiana cheese with every tempting Dell* Eden" salad, a light frise and fen- engrossed in the "La Dolce Vita Del Italian evening, perfect in every way, Weisshaupt, The Manor's executive disappointed that "Julie" didn't accom- spoonful. My American companion of nel with orange and lemon dressing, Ghiottone" entries. My choice of was celebrated Jan. 25 at The Manor chef and Luigi Baretto, international pany us all home at the end of the Italian descent, who swooned over her which we were tempted to finish to the sauteed rack chop of veal, topped with in West Orange. From Italian cuisine executive chef, now at the Ram's Head evening. pumpkin tortellini in a creamy sage but- last forkful. prosciutto and Swiss gruyere, with truf- dining in the Terrace Lounge with Tnn in Absecon, assisted by John Pozza, But first things first. The culinary ter with a touch of brown sugar, mur- And when the pianist ran out of Ital- fle sauce, was an excellent one.: The entertainment by that unique piano also featured preferred Italian wines. artistic touches, which were touched off mured, "I could eat this every day and ian music and he offered "As Time See BEAUTIFUL, Paae :? man, Bobby Richards, to being And then, being sung to and having with the chef's delicious delicacy of a never get tired of it." crooned to by that renown Italian- an opportunity to sing along with the tiny portion of cherry tomato with a Then setting the true Italian musical American veteran vocalist, Julius La fabulous La Rosa was an experience in buffalo mozzarella. And for the "Prelu- atmosphere, to the accompaniment of Rosa, one felt engulfed into another itself. Somehow, during the hour of fine dio per Buongustai," appetizer; I chose Richards' interpretation' of such memo- world, a world of unending peace. music and comedy; one felt a personal" the Tuscany iminestron& with• sun-dried* rable ' music.-'as- :tn& -Mieme 'from.; "The

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leautifui singing accompanies the meal HOROSCOPES tigate a new diet or exercise program. behind a current lesson or crisis. (Continued from Page 21) Feb. 6 to 12 LIBRA, Sept. 23 to Oct. 23: Issues If your birthday is this week, cre- meat was soft and flavorful and the truf- ARIES, March 21 to April 19: arise concerning love given and love ativity is your strong suit, while ideal- fle sauce whetted the appetite even Avoid confusion in the ranks of received. Come to terms with a special ism could be your downfall during the more. friendships or relationships. Lay all person in your life and establish your coming year. My companion raved about the ten- your cards on the table and be willing shared goals and expectations. Do your best to find a middle derness of her roasted organic beef ten- to offer full disclosure. SCORPIO, Oct. 24 to Nov. 21: ground and to mix optimism with a derloin "Rossine," and the especially TAURUS, April 20 to May 20: Someone very close to you needs your degree of reality. wonderful tri-color egg noodles, plus Circumstances, affecting your career encouragement or support right now. A dilemma in a personal relation- glazed beets and Barolo sauce. or -.professional endeavors will be Be a good listener and show compas- ship finds an easy or almost obvious With "Summertime," "Someone to revealed. Talk about the difficult sion or extra sensitivity toward your solution. Pay. attention to what is Watch Over Me" and "What a Wonder- choices that are facing you with your loved ones. going on around you and stay abreast ful World," we both savored the family members. SAGITTARIUS, Nov. 22 to Dec. of changing attitudes, feelings or cir- "Desideri di Re" dessert, which was the GEMINI, May 21 to June 21: You 21: You may suffer from forgetfulness cumstances. tastiest almond tart with Zabaglione are distracted to say the least this or an inability to recall pertinent infor- Also born this week: Bob Marley, sauce that we ever had. And after the week. Make a conscious effort to mation. Write and post notes as a way accompanying strong Manor coffee and focus your attention on the matters at Sinclair Lewis, Lana Turner, Joe the box of chocolate candies we man- hand; stay in the moment. of stimulating or tickling your memory. Pesci, Roberta Flack and Thomas Alva aged to try out, we took ourselves up to CANCER, June 22 to July 22: Do CAPRICORN, Dec. 22 to Jan. 19: Edison. | Le Dome for other magical delights. your best to eliminate disorder or tur- Avoid overspending your budget. The moment La Rosa swept onstage moil in your financial affairs. 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SERVICES CENTER | 1-800-762-8378 s www.esctestprep.com J UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006 — PAGE 23 Historic role of Stepin Fetchit e One-man play at Luna Stage casts a new light.on controversial figure By Jeff Cummins Staff Writer 'It's- really a great history lesson about Hol- Many people are familiar with the name "Stepin Fetchit," but few know lit- tle about the man, aside from his name. lywood and about race in America. It really Roscoe Orman is determined to change that. tells the story of this guy's rise to incredible Fetchit's birth name was Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry arid, in an era when society was considerably more segregated, he was among the first fame..,' black actors in Hollywood to get any significant work in Hollywood. Unfortu- — Roscoe Ortnon nately for Fetchit, his roles never reflected his talents. Still, Fetchit rose above that, and carved out a significant niche in Holly- was a millionaire a few times over, back in the '30s, which was a phenomenal wood, which Orman intends to convey in "The Confessions of Stepin Fetchit," feat for a black performer." a one-character play, which opens Feb. 16 at Luna Stage in Montelair and will Orman noted that one of the reasons ensuing generations weren't as familiar continue through March 12. with Fetchit's work was because his mere involvement was synonymous with For many years, Fetchit was regarded as a controversial figure and, in some negative stereotypes of black people, due to the types of roles heplayed. quarters, he still is. He made his film debut in 1927 and often played slow, "Hisname became synonymous with that whole genre," said Orman. "Stepin dimwitted characters, becoming a millionaire because of it, due largely to the Fetchit was synonymous to Uncle Tom, that kind of derogatory phrase. I didn't fact that his brief appearances in films allowed him to do numerous films. witness it so much in mychildhood, but I know people my age wno grew up and "The characters that he played (and was) really typified by... became a very would hear phrases like 'Don't be a Stepin Fetchit' It was synonymous with maligned character... He was the comic relief in scores of films," said Orman. lazy and shiftless and stupid." "He was the most successful actor of that kind during those years which ran Orman also noted that a new biography about Fetchit's life was recently from the late '20s until the last '30s. By the early '40s, that was all pretty passe, released. "Stepin Fetchit: The Life and Times of Lincoln Perry," was written by especially since civil rights organizations were trying to get rid of those images Mel Watkins, who has met with Orman several times, discussing Stepin Fetchit in film and move on to more respectable characters; so his career was pretty Orman lauded Watkins' book, which gives readers a greater understanding of much over by then." what Fetchit endured throughout his career. Orman pointed out that this play was written by Matt Robinson, the first actor "Stepin Fetchit's characterization was so stylized and so specific and just to play the role of Gordon on "Sesame Street." Orman said Robinson was talked extremely hilarious, to the point where you had to laugh, but audiences that are into performing the role on the children's show, which he did for a few years more modern, you still laugh when you see him, but you kind of squirm because before realizing that his preference was for writing and producing. Robinson you recognize what the origin of those characters was and, from the perspective was also one of the head writers on "The Cosby Show" in the '80s. of the film-makers, they were not even aware of his talent," said Orman. Robinson wrote "The Confessions of Stepin Fetchit" after meeting Fetchit in "They really thought that's who he was, and-also because his characters from the late '70s on the set of a movie that he had written. that period came to symbolize all of black America, because there were no Syd- "By then, Lincoln Perry had not been in film since he did a movie with ney Poitiers or Denzel Washingtons. There were no so-called positive role model Jimmy Stewart in the 1950s, but that was the last thing that he had done," said characters in film or in the media. There's a lot of pain associated with his story, Orman. "But for years, he really tried to revive his career and establish his place which is why his (name) became kind of a curse word. To say Stepin Fetchit was in the history of Hollywood, especially among black performers. And he told his really kind of a put down." story to Matt, among other people, and Matt turned it into this one-character play This one-man play should be essential viewing for people interested in gain- that we premiered in American Place Theater back in 1993. ing a better understanding of Fetchit because it allows audiences to see who "Since then, I've periodically revived it and taken it across the country to Fetchit really was: an articulate, compelling actor who Orman described as regional theaters and colleges and so forth. It's really a great history lesson about being the opposite of his character. Hollywood and about race in America," said Orman. "It really tells the story of Luna Stage is located at 695 Bloomfield Ave., Montelair. For more informa- Roscoe Orman will take on the title role in 'The Confes- this guy's rise to incredible fame, which is really hard for those of us who tion, call Luna Stage at 973-744-3309, or by logging on to www.lunastage.org. sions of Stepin Fetchit' at Luna Stage in Montelair from weren't historic or film buffs to imagine how unusual this guy's career was. He Jeff Cummins may be reached at [email protected]. Feb. 16 to March 12.

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Stepping Out is a weekly calendar Elm St., Westfield. Donation is $2. For designed to guide our readers to the information, call 908-889-5265 or 908- many arts and entertainment events 889-4751. in the Union County area. The calen- SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45- dar is open to all groups and organi- year-olds and older, meets every Tiies- zations in the Union County area. To day at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Buffet Grand Ballroom, 2660 Morris Ave., place your free listing, send informa- Union. Admission is $7. For informa- tion to: Worrall Community Newspa- World of Wonder series. The book is tion, call 908-790-0700. Education, Arts Reaching Thousands ture the house band, Tempo, playing at tion, call 908-688-8816. i pers, 1291StuyvesantAve., P.O. Box now available for purchase in the Kean FRED EAGLESMITH and the Flying — grant program. To request HEART Dusty's Place on Monday, formerly SINGLES MIX AND MINGLE, every 3109, Union 07083. Faxes may be University book store and on the Web Squirrels will perform at The Sanctuary grant information, contact the Union known as The Cove, 112 Chestnut St., Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live sent to 908-686-6681. site of The Star-Ledger at Concerts, 240 Southern Blvd., County Division of Cultural and Her- Roselie. Saturday Jazz Showcase fea- entertainment and free finger food at http://www.nj.com/worldofwonder. Chatham, with special guest Alastair itage Affairs, 633 Pearl St., Elizabeth tures top acts from the New York Met- Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Ave., and Mook on Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Admission is 07202; call 908-558-2550, Relay users ropolitan area. For information, call Terril) Road, Fanwood. Admission is ART SHOWS • WEEKLY STORY TIMES are present- $20 and includes home-baked dial 711; or send inquiries via e-mail to 908-241-5675, or 908-241-1224. free. Call 908-753-4500 for details. THE ARTS GUILD OF RAHWAY, ed on Tuesdays at 10:20 a.m. for desserts and coffee. For information, [email protected]. Patrons may also send a message by located at 1670 Irving St., Rahway, preschoolers and on Thursdays at 4:30 call 973-376-4946, or log on to e-mail to [email protected]. presents "A Separate Reality: An p.m. at the Springfield Barnes & Noble, www.sanctuaryconcerts.org. : LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES will be Eclectic Exhibition of Realistic Visual located at 240 Route 22 West, Spring- THEATER Artworks," from now to Feb. 10. Admis- field. For information, cal! 973-376- featured every Friday at 9:30 p.m. at YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS will compete sion is free. Featured artists include 6581. HOBBIES 22 West Restaurant and Lounge, 2185 for the 2006 fourth annual Young Pl;-y- Route 22, Union. Patrons must be 21 Thomas Andersen, Aileen Bassos, DANCE THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. wrights Competition for New Jer$9\ and older. For more information, call High School Students, sponsored '. Allen Maertz, Jennifer Mazza, Dou- Y-SQUARES, a local square dance meets at 295 Jefferson Ave?, Union, 908-206-0060. The Theater Project, Union Coui . glass Newton, Leah Oates, Roger club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. CLASSES •- College's Professional Theater Ccr • Sayre, Charlotte Schuiz, Rebecca Sit- Frank K. Hehrily School, Raritan Road, The club is open to the public Satur- pany. First-, second- and third- prs;;e tler, Brian St. Cyr and RandallJ: Stoltz- Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4. days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, THE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART is KIDS winners will receive $600, $400, and fus. The exhibition will be curated by For information, call 908-298-1851, call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, located at 1030 Central Ave. and is sit- TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL $200 U.S. savings bonds, respectively. Samantha Mae Dorfman. For more 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. send inquiries via e-mail to information, call 732-381-7511, or log uated on a seven-acre campus in a STORYTIME will be offered at Barnes The winning scripts will be honored historic residential area of Plainfield. THE SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL [email protected] or visit the Web on to www.rahwayartsguild.org. and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, with professional script-in-hand per- The school offers full-time and part- FOLK DANCERS group has begun a site at www.tmrci.com. LANDSCAPES will be the focus of Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., formances during New Jersey Family time day and evening classes in fine . new season with sessions on Fridays THE HARVEST QUILTERS OF CEN- and the Kids' Writing Workshop, Satur- Week at the theater in March when "Landscope: Recent Landscape art, graphic design/computer graphics at 8 p.m. at the Connection, Morris TRAL NEW JERSEY will meet the first days at 10 a.m. For information, call professional theaters in New Jersey Imagery," at the Arts Guild of Rahway, and illustration, For information call Avenue at Maple Street, in Summit. 1670 Irving St., Rahway, from Feb. 19 Monday of each month at Cozy Corner 973-376-8544. offer free programming for young peo- 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or Beginners are welcome, no partners Creations quilt shop, Park Avenue, to March 17 with an opening reception ple. The contest is open to students in visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. are needed. All sessions begin at 8 Scotch Plains, CALLING ALL BUDDING ARCHI- on Feb. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission TECTS — come learn about building New Jersey in grades nine to 12. is free. Featured artists include Patricia castle cards! What's small enough to fit Scripts at any stage of completion are Brentano, Peter Giaccio, Laura Lou in your pocket, yet big enough to hold eligible. The deadline for submission Levy and Roger Tucker. For more And the winner is... an entire medieval jousting tourna- was Tuesday. There is a $5 entry fee. information, call 732-381-7511, or log ment? Amazing building cards. Create Mail to The Theater Project, Union on to www.rahwayartsguild.org. a castle. For boys and girls 8 and older, County College, 1033 Springfield Ave.. THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER of New today at 4:30 p.m., at Barnes and Cranford 07016. For information, call Jersey will present the third exhibition Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield. For 908-659-5189. in its Emerging Artists Series, continu- information, call 973-376-8544. ing through Friday. This special exhibi- tion will showcase the work of five Master of Fine Arts candidates Who will Music THE BACK PORCH in Rahway wil. be graduating in 2006 The artists all THE PEACEMAKERS salute peace present Open Mic Night every Thurs- attend New Jersey colleges and uni- leaders from around the world with a day night, and live bands perform on versities offering Master of Fine Arts concert on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Friday and Saturday nights. i > programs. The artists chosen are Wilkins Theatre on the campus of Happy Hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays Stephen Shingler from Montclair State Kean University in Union. Tickets are to Fridays, with $1 drafts and $3. Long University; Neil Callander and Jeffrey $15; $12 for alumni, faculty, staff and Island iced teas. Mondays are Mexican Thompson from Mason Gross School seniors; $10 for students and children. Mondays with $2 shot specials, $2 of Fine Arts, Rutgers; Lydia Viscardi For tickets and information, call 908- Coronas, $2 margaritas and $1 tacos. from William Patterson University; and 737-7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- Wednesdays are Ladies Nights and Todd Doney from New Jersey City Uni- atre.com. karaoke. versity. For more information, call 908- i The Back Porch is located at 1505 273 9121, or log on to www.artcen- JOIN MATTHEW HARPER for an Main St., Rahway. For information, cal! ternj.org for more information on class- evening of chamber music by today's 732-381-6455. es, exhibitions and special events. leading New Jersey area composers at CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., .Gar- THE DONALD B. PALMER MUSEUM "Ars Vitalis, The New Jersey New wood, presents a series of jazz, blues at the Springfield Public Library, 66 Music Forum," on April 26 at the and comedy concerts, as well as fdot- Mountain Ave., Springfield, plans the Wiikins Theatre on the campus of ball-themed nights. following exhibits: Kean University in Union. A pre-con- Every Sunday: Live comedy, funk cert panel discussion will take place at • Robert Parker, through Feb. 16. and poetry; Live at Instant Coffee, 8 7:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 8 p.m. p.m. • Louis Winarsky, Feb. 21 through Admission is free. For information, call March 30, s Every Monday: Open Mic Night, 908-737-7469, or log on to www.wilkin- Happy Hour all night. , For information on these exhibits stheatre.com. and other programs at the Donald B. The Friends of the Union County Arts Center have announced the winners of their most Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam; all pints, Palmer Museum, call 973-376-4930. recent raffle. At the announcement of the winner of the semi-annual 50/50 raffle drawing $2. '• ; BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST Every Wednesday: Karaoke i Night; are, from left, Anne McDarby, treasurer; Dorothy Kelly, fund-raising chairperson; raffle Miller Lite and MGD, $2 all night. ; NANC3CJQRI is featured at a perma- winner Isabelle Tavormina, and Marge Gray, president. PROGRAMS nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public THE FRIENDS OF THE UNION Every Thursday: Fiesta Nightj Coro- Libraryh,290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley COUNTY ARTS CENTER will meet na, Cuervo and margaritas, j$2 all Heights. For information, call 908-464- night. \ , LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM on Morris p.m.; newcomers may arrive at 7:30 KNITTING GROUP meets every Mon- Monday at 7 p.m. at the Union County 9333 Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, For information, call 908-232-5666 Avenue in Union has scheduled its p.m. for extra help. Admission is $2 for day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters are or visit www.xxroads.com. "SIMPLY ART," works by Lydia R. popular Lunch and Learn series, which the evening. Call 973-467-8278 for encouraged to bring a favorite project for a special program. Coi. Peter O'Ha- Watson, wiil be presented at the Chil- gan, USMC, retired, a traffic safety MOLLY MAGUIRE'S iRISH PUB in is free to members of the public who information and a flier listing the sea- to the Springfield Barnes & Noble Cafe. Clark will present entertainment in the dren's Specialized Hospital, 150 New are invited to bring their lunch and son schedule. For more information, call 973-376- specialist from the AAA Auto Club, will Providence Road, Mountainside, from be the guest speaker. O'Hagan will talk coming weeks. Molly Maguire's is learn. Lunch and Learn takes place on DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA- 6581. located at 1085 Central Ave., Clark., Saturday through March 31 in the PT a Tuesday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Space BETH. Pick your choice of social danc- HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award- about the timely topic of safe winter Wing. Art can be viewed daily using the driving and general traffic safety infor- For information, call 732-388-6511. is limited, so call 908-527-0400 for a ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, winning women's chorus singing four- SECOND SATURDAYS COFFEE- Ambulance entrance. The event is reservation. $10 per person, at the Bayway Polish part a cappella harmony in barbershop mation. This meeting is open to mem- free. For additional information, call HOUSE will take place the second Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, style, meets every Wednesday bers and their guests. Refreshments 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. Saturday of each month at 8 p.m. in Ave., Union, chronicles more than 200 call 908-355-3131. evening at 7:30 p.m. at the New Jersey will be served. "IMAGES OF CHILDREN," works by the Fellowship Hall of the Summit Uni- years of New Jersey and U.S. history. "TEA DANCE: A DANCE EXTRAVA- Youth Symphony Music Center, 570 Jennifer Foglia, will be presented at the tarian Church, 4 Waidron Ave., Sum- GANZA" is not your grandmother's Central Ave., New Providence. Open to Children's Specialized Hospital, 150 The museum is open to the public RADIO mit. Featured will be an "open mic" New Providence Road, Mountainside, Wednesdays through Saturdays, from tea. Kean University notes this even is residents of both Essex and Union forum of music, poetry, comedy arid from Saturday through March 25 in the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, from for mature audiences. "Tea Dance" counties. To learn more about Sweet TRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION performance art. Refreshments Eire served. Admission is $4. Talent |is east wing. Art can be viewed daily noon to 4 p.m., April through Decem- takes place on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Adelines, Hickory Tree and its quartets, will meet at 8 p.m. the first and third sought for future dates. | using the Ambulance entrance. The ber. For more information about Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, faculty, women and teen-aged girls who sing Mondays of the month at the Willow staff and seniors; $15 for students. For are urged to visit the Web site, hickory- event is free. For additional informa- upcoming Liberty Hall events or for Grove Presbyterian Church on Old For information, call 908-412-1855 tion, call 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. reservations, call 908-527-0400. tickets and information, cal! 908-737- treechorus.org., send a message by e- Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For or send a message by e-mail to "LENTICULAR IMAGING," works by 7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- mail to [email protected]., or information, call 908-241-5758. [email protected]. ! atre.com. call 973-966-6815. Joel Katz, will be presented at the Chil- VAN GOGH'S EAR, 1017 Stuyvesant dren's Specialized Hospital, 150 New BALLET MESTIZO ... THE BEST OF Ave., Union, will present a series of Providence Road, Mountainside, from CONCERTS COLOMBIA will be presented-on April musical events. Tuesdays are Monday through March 31 in the cen- 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilkins Theatre SCRIPTS "Acoustic Tuesday," some of which fea- CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will ter hallway. Art can be viewed daily on the campus of Kean University in INTERNET ture open mic from 8 to 9 p.m. for folk feature the following: PREMIERE STAGES, the new Actors' using the Ambulance entrance. The Union. Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, Equity Association theater program at singers, poets and comedians, fol- Every Monday, Open Mic Night. THE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 South event is free. For additional informa- faculty, staff and seniors; $15 for stu- Kean University, is currently accepting lowed by a featured folk performer. Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. Ave., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/ tion, call 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. dents. For tickets and information, call play submissions for the Premiere Open mic participants sign up at 7:30 Every Wednesday, karaoke night. Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m. 908-737-7469. Stages Play Festival from professional p.m. and get 10 minutes at the micro- Join the group for a cup of gourmet cof- The Crossroads is located at 78 LUNA LOUNGE hosts "Tasty Thurs- playwrights born or currently residing in phone. Jazz and blues are featured fee and a wide variety of organic foods North Ave., Garwood. For information, days" with DJ Richie, who spins rag- New Jersey, as well as in the sur- Sundays at 8 p.m. The cover charge is and participate in an original poetry BOOKS call Lee at 908-232-5666, Or visit the gaeton and hip hop. Patrons must be rounding areas of New York, Connecti- $3 for all Sunday concerts, unless oth- reading, a stand-up comedy routine or Web site, www.xxroads.cbm. 21 or older, dress is casual but trendy. cut and Pennsylvania. There is no fee erwise noted. For information, call 908- GORDON T. WARD will appear at The a musical number. There's no cover COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE Parking is available. Luna Lounge is required to submit a play to the Pre- 810-1844. : Town Book Store, 255 E. Broad St., charge, and patrons can come in, CONCERT SERIES of Westfield has located at 1906 E. St. Georges Ave., miere Stages Play Festival. To request Westfield, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to make new friends, surf the Web or play THE CONCORD SINGERS, a urfque, resumed. All shows start at 8 p.m. and Linden. Call 908-925-4120 for details. entry guidelines, send a self- 1 p.m., to promote his new book, "Life a game of Diablo2, NeverWinterNights, non-auditioning women's community the doors always open at 7:30 p.m. addressed, stamped envelope to Laura on the Shoulder: Rediscovery & Inspi- WarCraft or Counter-Strike. To ask chorus, seeks new members. Admission is $15 and will benefit the Kelly, producing assistant, Premiere ration Along the Lewis & Clark Trail." If about a schedule of events, call 908- Rehearsals are Mondays from 7:30 to AIDS quilt. For information, call 908- FILM Stages is at Kean University, 1000 you are unable to attend this event, 490-1234 or visit its Web site: 10 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church in 412-9105, press 2. Other concerts will Morris Ave., Union 07083. you may callthe store at 908-233-3535 take place at the First United Methodist THE 25TH BLACK MARIA FESTIVAL www.theintemetlounge.com. Summit. and reserve a copy of the book. Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., PREMIERE FORTNIGHT will present For more information, call Debra corner of North Ave., Westfield. a screening Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Kean Boyman at 908-771-0978 or visit the THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK SUBURBAN COMMUNITY MUSIC University, Vauhn Earls Hall, Morris Web site, www.concordsingers.org. GROUP will meet at Barnes and CENTER will host the following con- Ave., Union. SINGLES SING KARAOKE at The Crossroads, Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For JAZZ certs: INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single 78 North Ave., Garwood, on Wednes- information, call 732-574-1818. LANA'S RESTAURANT in Clark will adults older than 45 years old, will day at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and • Meet the Woodwinds, with New offer dinner and live jazz with Warren meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 prizes are awarded. For information, THE "LORD OF THE RINGS" READ- Jersey Youth Symphony coach Diana GRANTS Vache every Thursday, beginning at 7 a.m. for discussion and continental call 908-232-5666, or fog on to ING GROUP meets the first Wednes- Charos, on March 5 at 2 p.m. THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF day of the month at Barnes and Noble, FREEHOLDERS invites local nonprofit p.m. For information, call 732-669- breakfast at First Baptist Church, 170 www.xxroads.com. • Meet the Brass, with New Jersey 9024. 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa- Youth Symphony coach Remoh Mose- organizations, individual artists and tion, call 732-574-1818. ley, on April 23 at 2 p.m. scholars to apply for funding from the JAZZ IS BACK AT THE COVE! KEAN UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OF The concert series continues at the 2004 Union County HEART — History, "Wednesday's Jazz Cocktails" will fea- UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The Suburban Community Music Center, 570 Central Ave., Murray Hill. 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Call today to walk to NY trains, 7BR, 9fpl_ 3.5 bths, in-law 908-754-751 ately. 908-296-6797. or intention to make any such prefer- schedule an appointment. 866-365-6099. Apt 5000+sf, 1+ac in-grnd pool, deck, ColdwellBankerMoves.com SPRINGFIELD FLORAL GARDENS, 2 bed- ence, limitation, or discrimination." $679,000 973-699-3937 or 609-279-2261 LINDEN 1 BEDROOM Available February "We will not knowingly accept any PALM BAY/OCALA FLORIDA Buildable, 15th, $875, including utilities, 1 1/2 month room apartment $1300, 2 bedroom apart- Accessible Homesites. New community UNION'; 3 BEDROOMS, central air, immac- security. No pets. 973-428-5443. ment with den $1400. Nice location. Close advertising for real estate which is in great schools, 20 minutes to beach. No ulate. Available immediately. $346,999. 908- to major highways. 973-467-1050 violation of the law. All persons are here- by informed that all dwellings advertised commission charged. Utilities available. Call 241-8198. MAPLEWOOD, 2 BEDROOMS private UNION, MODERN 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, Ed 1-866-841-3191 entrance, own heating system. Convenient are available on an equal opportunity www.sunbreezelandj.com. VERONA: COLONIAL: in move-in condition location. Satellite TV, No smoking, no pets. brick 2 family.house. Available immediately. basis." w/up grades galore. Large beautiful kitchen, $1230 per month plus utilities. Non-smoker, family room w/fireplace, hardwood floors, $995 month. References and 1 months 908-851-0194. security. 973-763-3295. 9:30am-5:00pm. REAL ESTATE WANTED central air, 3 bedrooms, master with cathe- UNION, THREE Bedrooms, parking includ- CONPOMINUMS dral ceiling & walk-in-closet. 2-1/2 baths, full MAPLEWOOD, 1 BEDROOM Duplex ed. Great location. Near shopping and finished basement + garage. Must see! Brand new. Central air, parking included. transportation. Call weekdays 8:30- 4;30 SUMMIT. BEAUTIFUL, spacious 4 room "PROUD GRANDMA" TM $627,500. Call Alex, 423-534-7645 UNION Close to public transportation and midtown 973-344-8038. BUYS HOUSES AS-IS FOR CASH direct. Call 973-762-0178. condominium in secure building within walk- CLASSIFIEDS UNION, VAUXHALL Road, Studio for rent. ing distance of town center and Medical Foreclosures? Need Repairs? Vacant? Group. Sunlit airy with balcony, 2 bedrooms CALL "GRANDMA" TODAY! NORTH ARLINGTON - Two 2 bedroom Near all major highways. Call 973-699- and baths, modern kitchen, plenty of closet CALL apartments $1150 and $1250. Close to NY 0383. space, building storage area, and indoor (973) 489-7495 transportation. Available February 15th. and WEST ORANGE, 1 Bedroom, first floor parking. $800,000. Shown by appointment. WWW. WeBuyYourHouseCash.com 9O8-686-785O March 1st. 1 1/2 month security. Cell 973- apartment, off street parking, $800 per Call Frank at 201-447-4919. P.S. GRANDMA ALSO BUYS MORTGAGENOTES 393-6344. month, plus utilities. 973-736-3262. 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Jcnxfan Bans Inc., an independent opinion. They truly value their com- "It is proof they are able to look been president of the Chambers of real estate brokerage serving northern munity and their customers." around and use 'unorthodox, non- Commerce in Irvington and West New Jersey since 1952, has been hon- More than 40 companies entered industry related' channels to gain Orange and was president of the Community Bank ored as a semi-finalist at the 2005 this year's competition, which has cat- knowledge to benefit their organiza- Newark, Irvington and Hillside North New Jersey Famiiy Business of the egories for companies above and tion," said Dennison. board of Realtors. He was also presi- Year Awards. below the $10 million dollar annual Ken Baris, son of the firm's dent of the board of Realtors of the WHEN YOU OPEN A FREE CHECKING The awards, presented for the past revenue level. Entrants have to fillou t founder and chairman, Jordan Baris, Oranges and Maplewood. Jordan ACCOUNT WITH AUTO PAYMENT 13 years by the Rothman Institute of a long form detailing the coiiipany's said his family was honored to be Baris was also a director with the New Entrepreneurial Studies at Fairleigh history and contributions to the com- among this year's semi-finalists. Jersey Association of Realtors. Jordan Dickinson University, recognize the munity and finalists are interviewed "Our company has long prided Baris founded the New Jersey Coali- Get as low as 5«.00% APR* significant role that famiiy-owned by a panel from PNC Bank, one of the itself on giving our sales associates the tion for Safe Communities and the Irv- businesses play in the nation's econo- program's sponsors. best support and technology possible ington Anti-Graffiti Committee and On Home Equity Loan my and their vital contribution to the Jordan Baris Inc. was an entrant in and it's an honor to see that work rec- has served on the Irvington Economic state and local business community. the under $10 million category. This ognized," said Baris. "The company Development Commission. In recog- The program especially recognizes year's award in that category went to my father founded 53 years ago has nition of these years of volunteer NEED TO FIX, BUILD, OR BUY... family-owned companies that exem- Alberta "Aunt Berta" Ferebee and her grown into a 210-person brokerage work, Jordan Baris is one of the few plify strong businesses acumen, active family,; -where .twe-generations — that is still growing. That shows the brokers to twice win the National A HOME EQUITY LOAN IS GREAT WAY TO GAIN THE family engagement, innovation and three if you include the ones who are impact a family-owned company can Association of Realtors' Community FINANCIAL FREEDOM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! •Annual Percentage Rates APR} stated abovo assumes payments automatically deducted from an Alloglaiino community involvement. Jordan Bans still in grade school — work at Aunt have on the community." Service Award. During 2000, Jordan Community Bank checking account, otherwise the rate wilt be .50% higher. Monthly payments based on 5.00% per thousand ($1,000) dollars far 5 year loan fs $18.87, 5.49% per thousand ($1,000) dollars for a 10 year loan is $in.6O. Inc. was one of the semi-finalists for Berta's Kitchen, a restaurant in Oak- Jordan Baris Inc. is truly a family Baris Inc. was named West Orange 5.74% per thousand {$1,0D0) dollars fora 15 year toan is $8.26, and 5.99% pBr thousand ($1,000) dollars for a 20 year loan Is S7.12 Home equity loan maximum for first liens Is $500,000. and for second Hens Is $250,000. Loans ovur the second consecutive year in the cat- lyn that is almost as well known for its operation. Jordan Baris still plays an Business of the Year. The Barises are 5250,000 require tilie insurance and the cost is the responsibility of the borrower, County filing fee of $80.00 is alsn required. Rates disclosed above are for first or second mortgage lions on owner-occupied NDW Jersey propBrttua. Thu egory for companies with revenues philanthropic work as its food. The active role in day-to-day management active with the National Kidney Foun- offer is subject to credit approval and sufficient appraised value of property. Offer can ba withdrawn at enytimo, under $10 million a year. winner in the over $10 million catego- and long-term strategy, coming to the dation and were the groups "Family of "This is a great family and a great ry was Crystal Palace Caterers in Liv- office five days most weeks despite the Year" in 2003. The family and .CURRENTLY CELEBRATING OUR company," said Kim Dennis on, ingston, operated by two generation of likely being entitled to a bit of retire- company also support the St. Barnabas administrator for family business pro- the Janoff family. ment. Ken, named president earlier Hospital Foundation. 5 YEAR grams with the Rothman Institute of Dennison noted that Jordan Baris this year, helps guide the "firm's daily Ken Baris has been president of the Entrepreneurial Studies. "One merely Realtors President Ken Baris has par- affairs and often jokes about how he is West Orange and South Orange ANNIVERSARY has to take a look at their Web site to ticipated in many of the Rothman waiting for his sons to join the compa- Chambers of Commerce and is a know that this is an organization that Institute's seminars for entrepreneurs, ny. The Barises all live in West member of the board of the Oscar HOMt RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY I is not complacent, they are striving to one of the ways in which the Baris Orange, where their company is Schindler Performing Arts Center in 200 Valley Street, South Orange remain at the top of the industry. Cur- family has contributed to their com- based. West Orange, where Jordan Baris Inc. 973-761-5553 • 973-761-5119 (Fax) rent success does not seem to be as munity and sought ways to improve The Baris family's roots in the sponsors the "Broadway Comes to the wyvw.allcaiancebanh.com important as future success, in my their business. community run deep. Jordan Baris has Mountain" series of shows. S 2001 AilegiancaCommunliy Bank-Member FDiC Equal Housing UnderJEquB) Opporiunlly Employer lSr|

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