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iHlfiliii The Community Calendar is prepared by The Observer toinfor m residents of various community activities and government meetings. To How to reach us: mail a schedule, send it to The Observer, Attn: Managing Editor; P.O. The Observeris published every Thurs- Box 3109, Union 07083. day by Worrall Community Newspa- Today pers, an independent, family owned • The Springfield Free Public Library will continue its Summer Interna- newspaper company. Our offices are located at 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, tional Film Festival with a showing of "The Chorus" at 7 p.m.-This film was Union, N.J. 07083. We are open from 9 a cinema hit in France, and is an Oscar-nominated Best Foreign Film. It is a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Call us in French with English subtitles. Admission is free. Space is limited to 60 at one of the telephone numbers listed people at each showing. Refreshments will be served. For more information, below: call 973-376-4930. • The second of a two-part lecture series on Carl OrfFs "Carmina Voice Mail: Burana" will be at 7:30 p.m. the Summit Public Library, 75 Maple St. It will Our main phone number, 908-686-7700 is equipped with a voice mail system to feature Jason Tramm, artistic director of the Summit Music Festival, and better serve our customers. During reg- Noel Werner, minister of music at the Central Presbyterian Church in Sum- ular business hours, a receptionist will mit. This lecture will focus on the texts and musical materials used in the answer your call. During the evening or creation of this great 20th. century masterwork. This event is free and open when the office is closed, your call will to the public. For more information and directions, visit www.siimmitnm- be answered by an automated recep- sicfestivalnj.com. tionist. Photo By Barbara Kokkalis Friday To subscribe: Rachel Scupp of Melick's Town Farm packs some tomatoes for a customer at Springfield's • The Springfield Free Public Library will continue its Summer The Observeris mailed to the homes of Farmers Market on Monday. Lunchtime Travel Video Series, "Cruising Along," at noon with "Cruise subscribers for delivery every Thursday. Greece." From ancient relics to sun-kissed beaches, this breathtakingly pho- One-year subscriptions in Union Coun- tographed and information-packed program brings home all of Greece's his- ty are available for $26.00, two year Farmers Market held weekly in Springfield toric sights and grand attractions with its 12 ports of call. Bring a brown bag subscriptions for $47.00. College and out-of-state subscriptions are available. (Continued from Page 1) sweeter watermelon, according to Borkowski — and heir- lunch to the program. Juice and cookies will be provided. For more infor- You may subscribe by phone by calling oak leaf, red leaf, green leaf and romaine — and two kinds loom tomatoes, described by Boettcher as "quite unique.'' mation, call 973- 376-4930. 908-686-7700 and asking for the circu- of corn, bicolor and white. Linda Donnelly, the township administrator's assistant Saturday lation department. Allow at least two "Some people think the white (corn) is sweeter, some who organizes the market, said she sees the market "getting • The Springfield YMCA will sponsor a family night at the movies at weeks for processing your order. You say bicolor is sweeter," said Borkowski. In his opinion, the bigger each year." 8:15 p.m. with a presentation of the movie called "High School Musical." It may use Mastercard, Visa, American is rated "G." This family event is free and open to the community. For more Express or Discover. white is sweeter, but the bicolor has more flavor. Currently, it is held every Monday, rain or shine, from Bob Groder, a Springfield resident for more than 40 noon to 6 p.m. at Jonathan Dayton High School, on the information, call the Springfield YMCA at 973-467-0838. Tuesday Missing newspaper years, stopped at the market to look for apples. "I'm a lawn near Mountain Avenue. When school resumes in Sep- If your Observer did not get delivered Granny Smith fan," he said. tember, the market will move to Ruby Field on Caldwell • The Springfield Free Public Library will continue its Lunchtime Video please call 908-686-7700 and ask for Borkowski showed Groder some Lodi apples, which he Place, until its last date of Oct. 30, according to Donnelly. Series, "Let's Sing and Dance," at noon. From a novel by Edna Ferber to a circulation. described as an "early season Granny Smith." "People appreciate seasonal produce," said Boettcher. Broadway smash by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein to three film ver- Barbara Clark, a former township resident who now "In most markets we go to, we have regular clients. They sions to stage revivals, this film, like Ol' Man River, just keeps rolling along. Back issues: lives in Union, said she "wanted to see what the corn was are always sorry to see us go (when the market ends)." The film is in color and runs 108 minutes. It is not rated. Bring a brown bag To purchase back issues of The like." She purchased some while on her lunch hour from The vendors also sell baked goods, such as pies and lunch to the program. Coffee and cookies will be provided. For more infor- Observer please call 908-686-7700 and mation, call 973-376-4930. ask for circulation. Additional charges work, also in Union. "You assume this is better because it bread, honey, and flowers. may apply. came from a (local) farm." Farmers markets in other municipalities sometimes offer • The Mountainside Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the The produce certainly is fresh. Borkowski said he and meats and merchandise nice jewelry, but Springfield's Media Center at Beechwood School, 1497 Woodacres Dr. News items: his co-workers were late in getting to the market Monday "ordinance only allows for farm goods," according to Don- • The Springfield Township Committee will meet at 8 p.m. in Municipal News releases of general interest must because they were waiting for the peaches to be picked that nelly. "They can do baked goods and flowers because they Hall, 100 Mountain Ave, be in our office by Friday at noon to be morning. come from a farm." Wednesday considered for publication the following Boettcher said the market was "just getting started." For the record, a muskmelon is what we Americans usu- • The Summit Housing Authority will meet in the large conference room week. Pictures should be black and on the second floor of City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave., at 7:30 p.m. white glossy prints. For further informa- As the season progresses, customers can look forward to ally refer to a cantaloupe. "Real" cantaloupe is only grown tion or to report a breaking news story, additional selections from the vendors, such as white in southern France, according to Borkowski. Upcoming call 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. peaches, eggplant, watermelon^ sugar babies — a smaller, Tracy A. Politowicz canbe reached at 908-686-7700. July 27 • SAGE Eldercare's Fall Prevention Initiative will present a free program Story reprints: from 9:15 to 11:30 ajn. on preventing seniors from falling. The program is For permission to reprint any item print- for adults ages 65 and older. For more information, call Julie Reich, SAGE ed in the newspaper you must call Tom Sample salsa at SAGE summerfest Eldercare's fall prevention coordinator, at 908-598-5552. Canavan at 908-686-7700. All material is copyrighted. To heat up your summer and cele- evening long. Salsa tasting, at a cost a chance to win the bike are free, and • The Springfield Free Public Library will continue its Summer Interna- brate its 40th anniversary, SAGE of $5, includes a bag of tortilla chips, can be picked up at SAGE Eldercare, tional Film Festival with showings of "3-Iron" at noon and 7 p.m. Admis- Letters to the Editor: Eldercare's Meals-on-Wheels pro- a spoon and tickets to vote for your 290 Broad St., Monday through Fri- sion is free. Space is limited to 60 people at each showing. Refreshments The Observer provides an open forum gram will host a special fund-raising favorite salsa. day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tickets will be served. For more information, call 973-376-4930. for opinions and welcome letters to the event called "Salsa Summerfest" on If you make great salsa, why not are also available at Cycle Palace. editor. Letters should be typed, double spaced, must be signed, and should be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 290 put your recipe to the test in the free Tickets will be available during the accompanied by an address and day- Broad St., Summit. Great SAGE Eldercare Salsa Chal- event, but you do need not be present time phone number for verification. Let- Fresh and fruity, hot and smoky, lenge? This is the contest in.which at the event to win. Firefighter's documentary ters and columns must be in our office sweet and spicy — many different restaurants, salsa purveyors and ama- If you're a salsa manufacturer or a by 9 a.m. Monday to be considered for flavors of salsa will be available for teur salsa chefs compete for run, local restaurant interested in serving wins numerous awards publication that week. They are subject sampling. In the salsa tasting area, prizes and salsa glory. f salsa samples at the event, or for to editing for length and clarity. (Continued from Page 1) A Day in the Life of Westfield's salsa purveyors and restaurants will Cycle Palace, 182 Broad St., Sum- more-information, call Suzanne Lyon, from throughout the county," Bravest." e-mail: dish up samples of their spicy con- mit, has donated a bike to be given director of Meals-on-Wheels, at 908- McMeekan said. "They are some of McMeekan's experience with The Observer accepts news releases coctions — from mild to wild — all away as part of the event. Tickets for 598-5514. the best teachers I've ever had. I the Westfield Fire Department and opinion pieces by e-mail. Our e- thought people should be made aware inspired him to become a firefight- maii address is that there is a fire academy in Union er himself. [email protected] County (in Linden), and it has a really "Being with them and seeing the e-mail must be received by 9 a.m. City to participate in National strong course of study." Monday to be considered for publica- remarkable unique job they do was tion that week. Advertising is also McMeekan began the filming of amazing," McMeekan said. "When a accepted by email under certain guide- Night Out Against Crime event his documentary in November 2003. firefighter lends a helping hand, lines at [email protected] The project was not completed until they're literally reaching their hand The 2006 National Night Out gerprint ID Unit will also be present^ ize your own neighborhood watch the spring of 2005. out to someone." To piace a display ad: Against Crime will be held in Summit as will be the Summit Fire Depart- program. This was not McMeekan's first Kevin Kessler can be reached at Display advertising for placement in the on Aug. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event ment and Summit First Aid Squad. For more information, call Rodney firefighter documentary. In 2002, he 908-686-7700, ext. 125, or The general news section of The Observer is being sponsored by the Summit must be in our office by Monday at 5 There will also be martial arts Watson, Summit Police Crime Preven- shot a documentary on the'Westfield [email protected]. p.m. for publication that week. Adver- Police Athletic League. demonstrations by Master Yoo's tion officer, at 908-598-2170. Fire Department titled "Catching Fire: tising for placement in the B section The Summit Police Department Martial Arts Studio. must be in our office by Monday at Crime Prevention Unit will host a There will be free balloons, prizes noon. An advertising representative will Neighborhood Watch Rally and safety and give away items, and hot dogs and gladly assist you in preparing your mes- display in the parking lot of City Hall, soda on a first-come basis. sage. Call 908-686-7700 for an appoint- 512 Springfield Ave. There will be ment. 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As tech- ther, who lives in Las Vegas, is able to watch his nine- nology increases, along with growing awareness of safety month-old granddaughter daily at the Summit center. issues, more and more day care centers are adding the fea- "I like it," said Danielle's mother, Karen D'Amico of ture ofWeb cameras. Kinnelon. "I like to log in and see what she's doing. I like "As parents, one of the hardest decisions they have is to see her crawling around." putting their child into day care," said Guy Falzarano, CEO Springfield resident Kristen Labazzo used the Summit of nine day care centers offering the Web camera system for system in order to make sure her 4-year-old daughter, parents, including Summit's SuperKIds and Cranford's Isabella, behaved properly. "When we first started, weiised Rainbow Academy. "With this service, parents are able to the system," said Labazzo. "I just wanted to monitor her pop in throughout the day. It puts their minds at ease." behavior in class, and see if she was acting up." The idea of live access to the center appeals to parents. Albert Baramante, a child psychology professor at "I absolutely love it," said Cranford resident Karen Union County College, sees the benefits of a Web camera Carey-Lynch. "When I'm at work, I use it throughout the system. day, at least three or four times. It's the reason I decided to "Aside from a way of ensuring the child gets the best choose this center." care possible, it encourages parents to participate hi then- Carey-Lynch's 3-year-old son, Garrett, attends the Rain- child's life. They can watch and see what's going on," said bow Academy, where more than 170 of 220 familifes opt to Baramante. "Parents need to be more involved, and with. Photo Bv Barbara Kokkalis use the Web camera system, called ParentView, which can this system they could reinforce what the children are Andrew Bowyer, 8, shows off the waffle his team recently made in its FLASH program add up to $25 on its monthly fee. At the Summit center, taught." cooking class at Summit High School. All photos from this program are available at more than half of the 140 families choose to use Par- As technology spreads in conjunction with rising calls www.Iocaisource.com by cifcking on The Observer, photo reprints. entView. for security, the Web system is moving past child care cen- "It's most common in the infant age, or first-time par- ters and into the public school system. While local schools ents to day care," said the Cranford center's director, Jen- currently do not have systems set up in the way of the few Enrichment program Is all about creativity nifer Romanoff. "It gives parents a sense of security, first. day care centers, the idea is spreading. (Continued from Page 1) "One of the nicest things is the kids This program has become so effec- We have nothing to hide, and it's a comfort to the families "I think all technology is beneficial, assuming it is used ings, 8:30 a.m. to noon. not only come to the FLASH program tive that many children come away who use it always." properly," said Cranford's Brookside Place School Princi- "Actually, we are one of the most and go through it, but when they get from the program with a new direction pal James Johnson. "I see the benefits for security purpos- Clark Child Care, stationed at the Union County Baptist for their lives. Wilson said. This thrills es and for use in the classroom, but we don't have them set competitive in terms of price in this into high school, they are eligible Church, also has a Web camera system. him the most. up interactively." area and, also, probably have the when they are 15 to be volunteers," "We just wanted to keep up with the technology," said most-qualified staff," he added. Wilson said. "Then, when they are 16, This year's classes are already Karen Koch can be reached at TheObserver@thelocal- Nina Matthew of the camera that was installed four years Helping Wilson lead the students they can be considered for employ- under way, but registration forms for source.com. ago. "It keeps the parents feeling secure." are about 30 teachers, 30 college and ment for FLASH as teacher aides." next year are available at www.sum- high school students and another 20 to Some who went through the pro- mit.kl2.nj.us. 25 volunteers who are 15 years old, he gram as children are now certified Joan Devlin can be reached at 908- Pedestrian bills pass said. teachers. 686-7700, ext. 123, or TheObserver@ Men return 'Little Man' tickets Assembly, await Senate Mountainside • On June 29 at 7:40 p.m., there On July 15 at 12:09 a.m., police POLICE BLOTTER was a report of the theft of a blue U.S. One named after woman killed on Route 22 in Mountainside responded to a call at the Loews The- postal collection box from Tudor aters for a possible theft by deception. video for further investigation. The Court. By Dan Burns run away rather than face the conse- ure to administer justice only com- The manager at the theaters told the tickets had an approximate value of Summit Staff Writer quences of their actions," the bill's co- pounds the problem." responding officers that three black $240. On July 18 at 1:01 a.m., Lorenzo A bill named after a woman killed sponsor, Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew, Bill A-1038 is named after males had returned approximately 27 Springfield Miller, 39, of Scotch Plains, was said. "Imposing stiffer penalties will on Route 22 hi Mountainside would Lawrence R. Skinner Sr. and Michelle tickets to the 10:45 p.m. showing of On June 24 at 9 a.m., a resident on arrested at the Scotch Plains Police send a clear message to these types of increase penalties for motorists who Margaritonda. Margaritonda was a "Little Man." Morrison Road reported that his prop- Department for an outstanding war- flee the scene of fatal accidents or motorists: we will no longer tolerate Martinsville woman who was killed rant out of Summit, your carelessness and selfishness." A surveillance video showed one erty had been vandalized. His lawn those involving injuries. in a hit-and-run accident on Route 22 male wearing a white T-shirt, blue mower had been placed out hi the rain, •On July 12 at 2:55 p.m., there was in Mountainside in 2000; The Eliza- Assemblyman Neil Cohen, D- The bill increases the penalty for jeans and white sneakers; the second green paint had been thrown on his a report of the theft of three paychecks beth man who hit her and fled from Union, is sponsoring two bills, both of fleeing the -scene of an accident hi wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, concrete and garbage had been thrown from a Chatham Road lamp shop the scene, Jian K. Lin, was sentenced which have passed the state Assembly which a person is seriously injured to and black and white sneakers: and the around the area. sometime prior to 5:45 a.m. and now await review by the state a third-degree crime, punishable by as to only five year's probation and a _- -. •. On July 10 at 3:45 p.m., there was one-year suspension of his driver's third also •wearing.a wat^h on his left ••;-,-, -OIL June 24 at 2 p.m.^Felipe "Phil" Senate. One bill requires motorists to much as five years in prison and a arm and an earring in his left ear. Median Jr:, 45, of Springfield, wa a report of the theft of a purse from a stop when there are pedestrians in a $15,000 fine. It also increases the license. The officers' waited approximately arrested at the Colonial Motel on Route vehicle parked in a Springfield crosswalk and the second increases penalty of leaving the scene of a fatal A 5-year-old girl and 2-year-old 10 minutes for the movie to end, but 22 east for terroristic threats (a domes- Avenue parking lot. The contents of the fines and jail time of someone who accident to a second-degree crime, boy were the victims of a fatal hit-and- did not see notice the suspects hi the tic violation charge), violation of the purse included a pink wallet, cred- flees the scene of ah accident. punishable by as much as 10 years in run accident hi May on St. Georges it cards, ID cards, a $100 gift card, jail and $150,000 in fines. theater. The theater manager was restraining order, and outstanding war- Both bills passed by the same 78-1 Avenue in Roselle. advised to retain the surveillance rants out of Livingston and Newark. personal checks and a driver's license. margin. The current law classifies fleeing Vanessa Montez, 5, and Hector Bill A-175 passed on June 26. It the scene of an accident in which Montez Jr., 2, were crossing the street will require motorists to stop for someone was seriously injured as a with their 27-year-old mother, Florin- pedestrians who are hi a walkway or fourth-degree crime, and leaving the da Linares, when they were struck by School officials work together to cut costs waiting to enter a walkway. Current scene of a fatal accident as a third- a vehicle. Linares was hospitalized (Continued from Page 1) enable school districts to explore financial efficiency and state law states that motorists must degree crime. and the children died instantly. Sharing services among^public bodies has gained popu- shared services. yield to pedestrians in a walkway, but The law is designed to be a deter- Police have struggled with the larity as the state grapples with efforts to control rising The state Department of Education has also developed a not necessarily stop, according to rent to would-be hit-and-run drivers investigation into the incident, which property taxes. A day after his inauguration, Gov. Jon strategic plan on shared services. A study by the department Cohen. and to give prosecutors of hit-and-run has produced few leads. Corzine announced that shared services among school dis- hi 2002 concluded economies of scale resulting from Bill A-1038 passed on June 22. The cases more options, according to Cohen hopes to prevent tragedies tricts and municipalities would become a key element hi shared services by a larger number of districts would be bill, known as "Skinner's and Cohen. He believes the potential like the one the Montez family experi- controlling government spending. Many school districts beneficial. The department has usually used the county and Michelle's Law," increases the penal- increased penalties are justified. enced with Bill A-175 and various have seen cuts in their state aid hi the current budget. regional education authorities to facilitate shared services ties for motorists who kill or injure "We have a responsibility as legis- additional traffic signs that have been The state legislature is reportedly developing an incen- among school districts. people in hit-and-run accidents. lators to bring uncaring drivers to jus- posted near the scene of the accident. tive program to encourage the consolidation of services The local school officials will meet again in early "Hit-and-run accidents are the tice and to give a modicum of peace to Dan Burns can be reached at among public bodies. August, according to O'Malley. result of cowardly or indifferent driv- grieving families," Cohen said. Losing 908-686-7700, act. 120, or TheObserv- The Board of Directors of the New Jersey School Tracy A. Politowicz and Jerome Hule can be reached at ers who make a conscious decision to a loved one "is hard enough. The fail- [email protected]. ., Boards Association has developed a strategic plan to 908-686-7700 or [email protected].

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EDITORiAiiS Stop 'Paul Bunyan' w*^.y *.k. from killing the trees "I think that I should never see, A poem lovely as a tree." So began one of Joyce Kilmer's most well-known poems, "Trees," written in 1913. GOIN' IN HEAD FIRST Many municipalities recognize that, in addition to their — Sean Caitabiano aesthetic value, trees provide many practical benefits, such dives into the diving as storm water management. Accordingly, many towns have tank of the Summit an ordinance that establishes requirements that must be met Community Pool July 7. before a tree may be removed. During the July 11 Summit Common Council meeting, Councilwomen Diane Klaif and Ellen Dickson introduced an amendment to an existing ordinance to provide protec- tion for trees on private property. There are five key revisions to the amendment: A permit would be required to remove any tree with at least a 16-inch diameter; property owners who properly remove a tree would be encouraged to replace it, with approval from the city forester; any tree in an area of construction would be Photo By Barbara Kokkalis protected to ensure no dirt is piled on the drip line and no construction vehicle would drive over the tree's roots; an amount would be required to put into escrow if a "signifi- cant" tree is not properly protected during construction; and Participate in a Neighborhood Watch Group the establishment of amounts for permit fees and fines for One can never be too safe. The Crime Prevention Bureau ber of participants is obtained for a violations of the ordinance. A Neighborhood Watch Group is a requests that at least six households be Neighborhood Watch Group, a The first provision would have the most direct impact on great deterrent to crime. All Spring- From the participants to form a watch group. instructional meeting is held. Each property owners. Some may argue that they are entitled to field residents should take advantage The Crime Prevention Officer can neighbor will have a role to play in the cut down trees on their own property. However, property of the Neighborhood Watch Group Mayor's assist with the formation of a group as protection of the neighborhood. owners are already restricted by ordinances that require program run by the Springfield Police long as there appears to be interest. Neighbors will be shown how to look building permits for renovations, and laws that prohibit ille- Department Crime Prevention Bureau. Desk Form letters are sent to the neigh- out for each other and how best to gal activity. Also, trees provide character to a neighborhood. When neighbors get together to By Clara Hareiik bors explaining the program, provid- report information to the police. form watch groups, it tends to result in ing contact information and introduc- Neighborhood Watch signs can be New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the safer streets and homes, increased Watch Group, and provide residents ing the Crime Prevention Officer. installed on the street, and stickers are nation. It is unrealistic and selfish to think that your actions community spirit, improved bonds will all the necessary information and Each participating neighbor must available for people's windows and have no effect on your neighbors — especially when your between neighbors and stronger rela- materials. book a security survey for their own doors. actions are downright irresponsible. tionships with law enforcement It is important to stress that the for- home. Security surveys are~a great tool Studies have shown a decrease in Such is the case on Highpoint Drive in Springfield, where To form a Neighborhood Watch mation of a Neighborhood Watch for evaluating the safety of your own crime in neighborhoods with a Watch a property owner has been methodically cutting down all of Group in your neighborhood, call the Group does not give the participating home. Note that security surveys are Group. As the Mayor, I urge residents the trees in his backyard. Springfield Crime Prevention Bureau neighbors police powers or special available to all residents regardless of to participate in this valuable program. at 973-921-1775. The Crime Preven- patrol power. Rather, it sharpens their whether they participate in the Neigh- He told a neighbor that the next tree he will destroy is 300 tion Officer will explain the proce- ability to detect and report suspicious borhood Watch Program. Clara Hareiik is the mayor of feet tall. Will the township continue to let him and other dures for forming a Neighborhood behavior, and protect themselves. Once the required minimum num- Springfield. Paul Bunyan wanna-bes chop down any tree that suits their fancy, regardless of its history or any public safety issues. This situation was brought before the Springfield Town- LETTERS T© THE EDITOR ship Committee several weeks ago, and Brace Bergen, the In the case of that two-story structure, a legal notice was published iff the Jan. township attorney, is researching the inclusion of such an Our recommendation was distorted 13 issue of The Observer with the provision that anyone could file an objection ordinance in Springfield. To the Editor: appeal within 45 days. Apparently, no changes can be made now. This entire pro- We applaud Summit's amended tree ordinance and As a member of the Youth Services Task Force, I would like to comment on cedure could take a year or more at a considerable cost to the owner. encourage Springfield to follow its lead. Andy Lark's campaign pamphlet; "Youth Services Task Force (improved serv- So, well-meaning strangers came into town and bought the old gas station "Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can ices and savings to Summit taxpayers by eliminating the Youth Services Board property, which was a bit of an eyesore. They hired an out-of-town architect to through a more efficient, re-designed Recreation Department that will soon bet- : make a tree." Kilmer said it best. design and supervise the construction of a hew building. This is fine and they ter serve seniors and youth)." . spent a great deal of time and money to make many presentations to the various The characterization of the task force's thoughtful recommendation as elim- boards and committees. But the big question is, "Why did not any longtime inating the volunteer board of Youth Services to save money with a redesigned Springfield residents or employees who serve on the various governmental About time Recreation Department significantly distorts the recommendation, and is a seri- reviewing committees inform these out-of-towers about our spectacular colonial ous disservice to the task force members. We recommended: "Create a new history?" The net result is that it is too late to stop a non-colonial building from After a nearly two-year hiatus, meetings of the Union department that would combine current and enhanced Youth Services, Senior being built Services and Recreation. This option envisions a broad relinking and restate- County Board of Chosen Freeholders will once again be Perhaps when the redevelopment progresses, that would be a good time to videotaped, and, we hope, broadcast into the homes of most ment of an overall mission, creation of a new board to fulfill mis mission, and an organizational structure to optimize service delivery for all constituents." promote some future colonial creations in Springfield in tribute to its marvelous Union County residents. history. As Terri Tauber, Youth Services board president and Task Force chairperson, It is astonishing that the county could go this long without Hazel Hardgrove stated to the Common Council, our recommendation is to reimagine how a new, Springfield videotaping its meetings. We will not go as far as to agree integrated entity — while true to the missions of each group —— comes together with anyone who thinks this was done to prevent the public into a stronger whole to better serve all citizens of Summit with cost-effective, from seeing and hearing those who speak during public com- high quality programs. ment periods. We do question, however, why the county has As the new task force begins its work on design, it concerns me that the Chairwoman's salary is abuse of system waited so long to repair its equipment. Freeholders need to essence of our recommendation is not reflected in Mr. Lark's comments. With To the Editor: Andy Lark as the Council liaison, what does this suggest with respect to his role In December of 2000, Worrall Community Newspapers' then regional editor realize that, intentionally or not, they have sent voters the reported, "The Union County Improvement Authority has a new executive direc- message that their own pay raises are a higher priority than in representing Common Council's whole-hearted endorsement of the task force's recommendation going forward? tor: Charlotte DeFilippo, chairwoman of the Union County Democratic Com- making public information accessible to constituents. Sharon W. Clark mittee." In any case, we look forward to seeing freeholder meet- Summit DeFilippo replaced Doug Placa, who was then Angie Devanney's husband. ings back on our televisions. We encourage county resi- Angie is now married to the county manager. Placa was the UCIA's first execu- dents, at the very least, to tune in to all meetings — munic- tive director, appointed in February 1999 at an annual part-time salary of $40,000. The position was turned mllrtime when DeFilippo was appointed and ipal, school board and county — and be aware of what our Redevelopment must reflect our history To the Editor: the salary was set at $104,000. DeFilippo's current salary is $132,910, up almost elected officials are doing. The Township of Springfield was settled in 1793 and incorporated in 1794 $100,000 since she took over. We would also take this opportunity to again support during colonial times. It- has a fabulous history. One of the most famous battles Worrall reported in 2000: "There's no way that job warrants $104,000 a year, S1219/A2762, two bills that would revise the state's sun- of the Revolutionary War took place within its borders. Many historians regard said Wayne Smith, the lone Republican on the nine-member UCIA board." He shine laws. These bills would require that all meetings, pub- it as the turning point of that war, just as the Battle of Gettysburg is hailed as the called it a blatant patronage job that does not even warrant $40,000 a year. The lic and private, be recorded. Learn more at www.njsun- turning point of the Civil War. UCIA is doing a lot for the county, but this is typical patronage and the UCIA shinelaw.com. The architecture of the Presbyterian Church, whose first preacher was James really plays patronage to the fullest extent. He was the lone dissenter in a 7-1 "Give 'em Watts" Caldwell; the Historic Cannon Ball House; the municipal vote to replace the part-time financial administrator with a full-time executive building; the high school; and many other buildings in town reflect its strong director. alliance to colonial style architecture. Unfortunately, many buildings, particular- Formerly the township clerk in Hillside, where she also is Democratic chair- "Our pursuit of other governmental ly those that line either side of Morris Avenue in its shopping area do not reflect, woman, DeFilippo has worked for the county since Democrats took control of ends...may tempt us to accept in small the colonial era. Consisting mainly of stores with some apartments overhead, the freeholder board in 1998. She was a management specialist in welfare, a civil most of these buildings are more than 50 years old, with some being, much older. service position with an annual salary of approximately $75,000. increments a loss that would he Many of them have no distinctly identifiable architectural style. In an editorial published in The Observer last week, DeFilippo wrote that unthinkable if inflicted all at once. For At the redevelopment public hearing June 29, the head of the firm hired by public employees are being made scapegoats because of the perception among this reason, we must be as vigilant the Springfield Township Committee to do an analysis for a redevelopment of the public that they have overly luxurious pension packages. the Morris Avenue business district showed a large drawing of a modernistic Union County employee records show that in, 2000, 868 employees made against the modest diminution of speech two-story structure to replace the old unused gas station at the corner of Morris more than $50,000. Today diat number has almost doubled to 1,530 employees. as we are against its sweeping Avenue and Center Street With last year's big 225th anniversary of the 1780 In 2000, 29 employees made over $100,000. Today that number has almost Battle of Springfield celebration fresh in mind, many in the audience expressed tripled to 74. restriction." their disapproval quite loudly. It was unfortunate that the architect did not do It isn't the rank-and-file that people are furious with, but rather politicos like William J. Brennan Jr. some research or take a town tour with members of the Springfield Historical DeFilippo who are abusing the system. They are using the rank-and-file as a Society, so a few colonial features such as red brick, white columns, a classic smoke screen. She writes of. rank-and-file employees as if she is one of them. U.S. Supreme Court Justice piedmont or six-over-six windows might have been incorporated into the design Even more deceitful, she claims to be the defender of them just because she calls 1986 since it would be located near the heart of Springfield. herself a Democrat. I spoke with several people at Town Hall requesting the procedure for a new What New Jersey needs is for people to stop blindly following a political building project. It is very tedious and complicated. First, plans and specifica- party. So-called "Democrats" like DeFilippo are making fools of the rank-and- tions are submitted to the Zoning Officer and the Development Review Com- David Worrail file worker and are using them to the hilt. It's the rank-and-file that are being Publisher mittee, then to the Planning Board with perhaps a review by the Board of Adjust- taxed out of their homes to pay the patronage salaries of the DeFilippos of New ment and to the township planner—yes, Springfield has one — with repeat vis- Jersey. Tom Canavan its to some of them. After final approval by the'Planning Board, it is sent to the Tina Renna. president BSERVEK Editor In Chief State Municipal Land Use Department. Union County Watchdog Association Inc. Published Weekly Since 1929 Vincent Gragnani Regional Editor • Respond to letters and Tracy A. Poiitowicz Managing Editor columns that appear on * Published By Your Best Source •» Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. 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Devlin picked up by our wanted them to see the needs of others, StaffWriter van and taken to and where their father spent his time, SUMMIT — It is no coincidence an emergency and how we all have to help others." that "Homefirst," formerly the Inter- shelter. What is . It worked, and the hoys, 8 and 10, faith Council for the Homeless of important to note helped as well. Union County, has invited Peter G is that we own 40 Because of his financial back- Kane of Summit to join its Board of units of housing ground, he was asked to serve on the Directors. in Union County fund-raking committee for the entire A lifelong resident of Summit, and there are a Homefirst organization. "We raise the Kane is committed to the issue of few in Summit," funds for our continuing operations as said Kane. affordabie housing in Union-County. Kane well as for capital programs to pur- He is well qualified for the prestigious He said the chase more diverse permanent housing volunteer position, having worked with organization relies on religious congre- units." ': Vito Gallo as a commissioner and then gations of all kinds in the area to pro- Since affordable housing seems to as chairman of the housing authority. vide transitional shelter for one week, be such a continuing issue, where does "I served on that board for over two for example, and then they are passed he think the future lies for Homefirst? years. In fact I have been involved in to another congregation for another "Unfortunately, the need is! not housing issues for over 20 years," he week, up to and until the time the fam- going away. Homefirst is in a position said. ily or person can find permanent hous- and will be, to help serve this increas- He works full-time in New York ing. ing and desperate need for temporary City in the financial field, yet with all The homeless problem crosses all and permanent housing in the Summit the commuting, devotes at least 20 lines. There are an estimated 2,000 area," said Kane. hours a week to this volunteer effort in individuals throughout the county with After his appointment to Home- which he strongly believes. the average age of an individual served first's Board of Directors, Kane said, "I He joins the Homefirst board that is being a 9-year-old child. am honored to be part of such an Eric Pryor, president of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, is flanked by Roberta Morton based in Plainfield, but covers all of Through donations and support of important mission. Homefirst is the and Summit resident Dr. Neeia Pushparaj at a recent cocktail reception at the Tiffany & Co. Union County. "It definitely includes the various local congregations, these most impactful organization in north- store in Short Hills. Summit, for example, to the extent families are able to rebuild their lives. em New Jersey with real programs and there are single mothers, families in "I believe in giving back. My brick and mortar assets. need, and battered women shelters," he favorite quote is, 'To Whom Much is "A society is judged by the way it Arts center celebrates partnership said. "These people in need have called Given, Much is expected,'" said Kane. treats its weakest and most vulnerable upon Homefirst and asked to be includ- His wife, Margaret, and even bis members. Homefirst has taken this The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit and Also feanired at the event was an 18-karat white gold ed in our temporary housing program, two young sons agree with this belief. challenge as its mantle, and the results Tiffany & Co. recently held a cocktail reception at the jew- "Equus'" diamond hoop 16"' pendant designed by Gehry. valued and candidates for our permanent hous- He told a story that while doing volun- are amazing," he said. elry company's store in Short Hills to celebrate their part- at $1,150, a donation from Tiffany & Co. to the Visual Arts Cen- ing." teer duty at one of the homeless shel- Joan Devlin can be reached at 908- nership in support of the arts. ter to support its mission of bringing art and people together. Its main number for help is 908- ters, he decided to bring the children 686-7700, ext 123, or TheObserv- Hosted by Roberta Morton, vice president, Tiffany & The pendant will be raffled off at the Visual Arts Center 753-4001. "They (callers) will be along, to see how others are helped. "I [email protected]. Co.; and Eric Pryor, president of the arts center, the event on July 28 at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the art center's offered a preview of the new collection of jewelry created educational and community outreach programs. by world renowned architect Frank Gehry in collaboration For raffle tickets and more information, call 908-273- Laws should secure rights, not nob them with Tiffany & Co. 9121, ext. 25. The recent actions of the U.S. rock music. There is a negative side to House of Representatives have con- every creature, commodity and concept vinced me that 317 of our congress- As the in the world. It's very easy to make a Hospital receives $250K pledge men need a refresher course in civics. convincing case to ban anything if you Members of the Auxiliary to Chil- Jeanne McDermott, president of the Lynn Kqlterjafan and Susie Schwarz, Mr. and Mrs. American politician, World choose to focus on the horror stpries. dren's Specialized Hospital auxiliary. "In our 97-year history, of Westfield, and Brucie Takott of your first job as legislators is to pro- Things such as guns and alcohol, for announced a $250,000 pledge to the we've worked hard to give to the hos- Plainfield were honored for their ded- tect the rights of American citizens. Bums example, destroy thousands of lives Children's Specialized Hospital Foun- pital wherever help is needed most. icated service to the hospital this year. more than online gambling every year, Your second job is to make laws that By Dan Burns dation at their annual meeting June 8 We're very proud to pledge our sup- Auxiliary members annually provide help run the country. Once again, pro- yet they remain perfectly legal. at Baltusrol Country Club. The group port to this campaign." thousands of volunteer hours to sup- tection of rights comes first, all other Banning online gambling is not the also made a gift to support two pro- "The auxiliary has a great and port Children's Specialized Hospital. business comes second. lem with it. That's not democracy, is answer to solving the problems that grams at the hospital, as well as recog- long-standing commitment to service Children's Specialized Hospital The problem — as illustrated by the it? Prohibition of alcohol didn't work. arise from it, but neither is leaving nized volunteers for outstanding serv- and fund-raising," said Philip Salerno Foundation is the only organization of House passing HR-4411 on July 10 by a Burning books didn't work. Banning things the way they are. ice this year. III, president and CDO of Children's its kind where every donation helps a online gambling is not going to work. vote of 317 to 93 — is the typical Amer- The United States should pass leg- The pledge, to be donated over the Specialized Hospital Foundation. child with special needs. Children's ican politician considers safety, social As you might have guessed by now, islation legalizing online gambling, next five years, will support The "Since its inception, the group has Specialized Hospital is the nation's I'm an avid Internet poker player. I play order and many other factors to be more but requiring operators to set up an Building Begins with Children, the donated over SI million." largest pediatric rehabilitation center, whenever I have some free time and I important than their constituents' civil office within the country. Then regu- foundation's ongoing capital cam- At the meeting, the auxiliary also treating children with autism, ADHD, win my fair share of money. My income liberties. Our liberty has declined in sta- late the industry and force theowners paign to build the new PSE&G Chil- presented a gift of $3,000 to1 support traumatic brain and spinal cord from my job as a reporter is modest, so tus from the supreme ideal this nation to pay taxes, taxes, taxes and more dren's Specialized Hospital. This new Friday Night Fever, a monthly social injuries, respiratory challenges, and I need a secondary income source. was founded on to something that is taxes. Tax the hell out of them. center, currently under construction in group for young adults treated at Chil- many other congenital and acquired I am one of thousands of American now a secondary consideration. This issue is in the Senate's hands New Brunswick, will primarily treat dren's Specialized, and Club Sib, a conditions. residents who treat online poker as a HR-4411, known as the Unlawful now. Sen/Robert Menendez, D-NJ, and children with, traumatic brain of spinal program offering siblings a place to For more information on how you part-time job. Indeed, the financial Internet Gambling Act, aims to block Sen. Frarik Lauteriberg, D-NJ, I encour- "cordrirf uries, and premature babies. turn during what can be very challeng- can help, call the foundation's office at plans of many young Americans rely American citizens' access to certain age you to speak out against this bill on "This is a very important project ing times for their families. 908-301-5463, or visit www.forchil- on their access to online poker in the online gambling Web sites. Access to the Senate floor. My congressman for the auxiliary to support," said Volunteers Gwen Buttermpre, drens.org. online poker rooms and casinos would next few decades. Mike Ferguson, R-NJ, did not agree be restricted, and those sites would be I know some of you might be say- with me, but I'm hoping you will. unable to receive payments from U.S. ing, "You've got to be kidding me. If you decide to vote in favor of the banks and credit card companies. Your financial goals rely on poker?" Senate's version of HR-4411, then please Commemorative bricks available Online wagering on horse races, fanta- Well, they do. do me one favor. Attach an amendment With the help of local supporters, efit to Overlook Hospital. Donations are fully tax deductible. sy sports and certain state-run lotteries Imagine being a talented rock to the bill calling for the discontinuation Overlook Hospital will "pave the Each brick can be inscribed to The Centennial Life Garden dedi- would not be affected. musician whose band is about to make of "the land of the free" as one of our way" to a second century of quality commemorate an organization, busi- cation is planned for this fall. The bill is sponsored by Congress- it big when your government decides country's mottos, because that phrase health care to benefit all community ness, family, friend, birth at Overlook For more information, call the men Robert Goodlatte, R-Virgmia, to outlaw rock music. would no longer be applicable. residents. . or any special occasion. Overlook Hospital Foundation at 908- and Jim Leach, R-Iowa. They claim Rock music gets people too excited, By purchasing a brick with your Each engraved brick is $100. 522-2840. Internet betting can be so addictive the government reasons. Studies have Staff Writer Dan Burns can be choice of engraving, you will provide that people can lose their life savings shown many violent crimes occur right reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 120. an enduring tribute with a lasting ben- making wagers online. 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The UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL We KAMIMLE FAMOUS SKMNBS Ar &*ssa SAVHVS University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey 321 Springfield Avenue • Summit• (908} 273-667$ HOURS Uoii m Sat 930-6 • Tues. Wad V w 930-830 • Sc" V 5 NEWARK, NEW JERSEY PAGE 6 — THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE OBSERVER Seniors to present donation to first aid squad By Joan M. Devlin ity on Springfield Avenue will present fact, she said that everyone willingly call for help," said Katz. "It is a fact •?- Staff Writer a donation to squad member Dave gave as best they could to this won- that the squad is here within minutes, f V*~ SUMMIT — "We all really wanted Schempp, who will come to the facili- derful squad," said Katz. all the time." The seniors wanted to let to show how much we appreciate the ty in full uniform July 21 to accept the The exclusive residence has many the squad members know how much Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, so gift on behalf of the organization. residents who are 80- and 90-years they appreciate their dedication. - *? when we heard they were having their The energetic seniors have already old, who often require the use of the "After all, it is always right to say annual fund-raising drive, we wanted collected the gift amount of S675. city's 9-1-1 service. 'thank you,'" said Untracht. to help," said Spring Meadows mar- Leading the drive was senior Sylvia "The seniors fall, or might have a Joan Devlin can be reached at 908- keting director Susan Katz. Untracht, according to Katz. sudden medical emergency. We have 686-7700, ext, 123, or TheObserv- Residents at the senior living facil- "Sylvia had no objections, and in several nurses on staff and they then er@thelocalsource. com. OBITUARIES Margaret A. Homish William Nakonechny Born in Vallata, Italy, he lived in Springfield for many years before moving to Delray Beach six Margaret A. Homish, 76, died July 10 in Saint William Nakonechny, 91, of Toms River, former- years ago. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. ly of Mountainside, died June 25 in the Holiday Surviving are his wife, Marisa: two sons, Rocco She was a clerk/receptionist at the Maple- Care Center, Toms River. and Silvio: and four grandchildren. wood Town Hall from 1970 to 1990 when she Born in Newark, Mr. Nakonechny lived in Irv- retired. ington and Mountainside before moving to Toms Bom in Newark, she lived in Maplewood before River in 1988. He owned and operated Orange Food Aldona H. Riccio moving to Springfield 18 years ago. Market, Iryington, for 37 years before retiring in Aldona H. Riccio, 84, died Saturday at Old 1 ~*?*-.vi jr. . Surviving are three sons, Kevin, Stephen and 1986. Mr. Nakonechny worked for Syrian Wire, a Orchard Health Care Center, Eastbn, Pa. Greg; two daughters, Kim Hanley and Dana; and defense plant, during World War n. She was a founding parishioner of Our Lady of eight grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Mary: two Lourdes Church in Mountainside. sons, William and John; six grandchildren; and eight Born in Minersville, Pa., she lived in Hillside great-grandchildren. before moving to Mountainside 47 years ago. Andrew Low Surviving are a daughter, Diane Riccio; two sons, Andrew V. Low, 83, of the Pittstown section of Michael P. and Kenneth D.; and two grandchildren. Franklin Township, formerly of Mountainside, Dr. Silverio Quaglia Union and Elizabeth, died July 3 in the Rolling Hills Dr. Silverio Quaglia, 85, of Delray Beach, Fla., Catherine Lorraine Riley Andrea Weisbard was named SAGE Eidercare's 'Volun- Care Center, Clinton Township. formerly of Springfield, died July 11 in JFK Hospi- Catherine Lorraine Riley, 79, of Mountainside teer of the Month' for June for her service to the organiza- Born in Newark, Mr. Low lived in Mountainside, tal Hospice, Boynton Beach, Fla. died July 8 in Overlook Hospital, Summit tion's Meals-on-Wheels program. Union and Elizabeth before moving to Pittstown 31 He was a family physician for 50 years, with She was a member of the Rosary Society of Our years ago. practices in Newark and Springfield, before retiring Lady of Lourdes Church and a volunteer at the He was a sales representative and tour supervisor in 2000. Mountainside Library. for Anheuser-Busch, Newark, for many years before He was also an attending physician at the former oteer honored Born in West New York, she lived in Albany, retiring. St. Marys Hospital in Orange, St. Michaels Medical N.Y., before moving to Mountainside in 1954. SAGE Eldercare, a major commu- "The Meals-on-Wheels clients look Mr. Low was an Army veteran of World War II. Center in Newark, Clara Maass Medical Center in Surviving are John J., her husband of 59 years; nity resource for eldercare, recently forward to Angela's visits, including her He served in Normandy, Northern France, Belleville, Overlook Hospital in Summit and Colum- two daughters, Susan Bailey and Laurie Brubaker; announced that Andrea Weisbard of jokes and sports talk," said Suzanne Rhineland and Central Europe. Mr. Low received a bus Hospital in Newark. While at Columbus Hospi- three sons, Donald J., Daniel J. and Matthew C; and South Orange is its "Volunteer of the Lyon, director of the Meals-on-Wheels certificate of merit for his courage while under tal, Dr. Quaglia was director of the Family Practice 12 grandchildren. Month" for June for her service toth e program, "Andtea is a very special vol- heavy enemy artillery fire, assisting the establish- Department and chaired numerous committees. organization's Meals-on-Wheels pro- unteer, and one of only a few who ment of an ammunition dump near Kepfelberg, Ger- He earned his medical degree from the Universi- gram. Weisbard has been a regular deliver meals two days per week for the many. ty of Naples in 1950. Girolamo Romaqo Meals-on-Wheels volunteer for the program. Since she is doing 'double He also was awarded the Bronze Star for A former police and fire surgeon for Springfield, Girolamo Romano, 51, of Springfield died June past two years. duty,' Andrea is truly a volunteer who ground operations against the enemy, three other he was named Man-of-the-Year by the Springfield 27 in Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New She started volunteering at SAGE deserves to be recognized." Bronze stars, the World War II Victory Medal, Police Benevolent Association Local 76 in 1979. York City. Eldercare through the Jespy House Weisbard is an avid sports fan and Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman's Dr. Quaglia's additional honors included the Born in Italy, Mr. Romano lived in Newark with her friend, Howard. Assigned to has won numerous medals through her Badge and Army of Occupation Medal with Ger- Amico Club Citizenship Award in 1975, the Val- before moving to Springfield 14 years ago. He deliver meals to the elderly in Spring- participation in various Special many Clasp. latese Society Man-of-the-Year Award in 1984 and, owned Romano's Pizzeria, Newark, for 16 years. field, Weisbard has become friends Olympics competitions. Surviving are a daughter, Charlann Colella; a in 2000, the Golden Merit Award from the Medical Surviving are his wife, Romana; a son, Giuseppe; with many of the clients in senior "Andrea is a shining star for SAGE son, Douglas; a sister, Mary Ann Lazarieh; a broth- Society of New Jersey for 50 years of distinguished a daughter. Rose; his father, Giuseppe Romano; and housing in the township. Eldercare," said Lyons. er, Joseph; and three grandchildren. service as a family physician. two brothers, Gregorio and Francesco.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBUC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE section contains minimum design and per- Structural stormwater management meas- tains, or uses any building, structure or Bids must be made on the Borough's PUBLIC NOTICE formance standards to control erosion, ures shall be designed to mrnimize main- land in violation of this ordinance, shall form of bid and must be enclosed in a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that deci- encourage • and control infiltration and tenance, facilitate maintenance and upon conviction, be liable to the penalty sealed envelope addressed to the Bor- sions were made at a public meeting by OF UNION. groundwater: recharge, - and control* repairs, and ensure proper functioning. stated in Chapter I, Section 1-5. Each ough Clerk, Borough of Mountainside, the Mountainside Planning Board on June stormwater runoff quantity" impacts of Structural stormwater management meas- day during or on which a violation occurs 1385 Route 22, Mountainside,- N.J. and 8, 2006 at the Mountainside Municipal SUMMARY — Chapter XXXV, Article X, major development. ures shall be designed, constructed, and or continues shall be deemed a separate hand delivered or sent via certified mail Building, 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, Stormwater Control: Stormwater Runoff Quality Standards: installed to be strong, durable, and corro- offense. at the place and hour named. Bids shall NJ 07092. Purpose: It is the purpose of this ordi- Stormwater management measures shall sion resistant. I, Kathleen D. Wisniewski, do hereby be endorsed on the outside of the enve- nance to establish minimum stormwater be designed to reduce the post-construc- Safety standards. This section sets certify that the foregoing Ordinance was lope with the name and address of bidder Mountainside Board of Education/Borough management requirements and controls tion load of total suspended solids (TSS) Introduced for first reading at a regular and: "Bid Proposal for "POTHOLE of Mountainside, Deerfield School, Cen- forth requirements to protect public safety REPAIRS, CONTRACT 2006-8" tral Avenue - Conceptual review of the for major developments, as required by in stormwater runoff by 80 percent of the through the proper design and operation meeting of the Township Committee of the installation of lightingg g at the Softball field State law. anticipated load from the developed site, of stormwater management basins. This Township of Springfield, in the County of Each proposal must be accompanied by and baseball/soccebbll/er r field Design and Performance Standards for expressed as an annual average- section applies to any new stormwater Union, State of New Jersey, held on Tues- a certified check, cashier's check or a APPROVED Stormwater Management Measures: Stormwater management .measures shall management basin. day July 11, 2006, and that said Ordi- bid bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the Stormwater management measures for only be required for wafer quality control Variance or Exemption from Safety Stan- nance shall be submitted for considera- full amount of the bid, not to exceed major development shali be developed to if an additional 1/4-acre of impervious dards: A variance or exemption from the .tion and finaljjassage at a regular meet- $20,000.00, and made payable to the Bor- Arthur Tate, 181 New Providence Road, meet the erosion control, groundwater surface is being proposed on a develop- safety standards for stormwater manage- ing of said Township Commfltee to be ough of Mountainside as a Proposal Guar- Block 10.E, Lot 10 - Preliminary and final recharge, stormwater runoff quantity, and ment site. . Stormwater- management ment basins may be granted only upon a-1 held on August 8, 2005, Springfield anty. major two-lot subdivision measures shall also be designed to Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m., at which APPROVED stormwater runoff quality standards. To written finding by the appropriate review- Bidders are required to comply with the the maximum extent practicable, these reduce, to the maximum extent feasible, ing agency (municipality, county or time and place any person or persons requirements of P.L.1975, C.127 (NJAC standards, shall be met by incorporating the post-construction nutrient load of the Department) that the variance or- exempt interested therein will be given an oppor- 17:27). ' • -. . Maraffi/Rotne Festival, 448 New Provi- nonstructural .stormwater management anticipated load from the developed site tion will not constitute a threat to public tunity to be heard concerning said Ordi- The Borough of Mountainside hereby dence Road, Block 2, Lot 5 - Music and strategies into the design. If these in stormwater runoff generated from the safety. nance. Copy is posted on the bulletin drama school in a residential zone strategies alone are not sufficient to meet water quality design storm. board in the office of the Township Clerk. reserves the right to reject any and all DENIED these standards, structural stormwater Submission of Site Development KATHLEEN D. WISNIEWSKI, RMC/CMC bids and to award the contract to any bid- Ruth M. Rees, Secretary management measures necessary to meet Stormwater Runoff: Stormwater runoff Stormwater Plan: Whenever an applicant Township Clerk der whose ' proposal, in the Borough's U151793 OBS July 20, 2006 ($9.75) shall be calculated in accordance with the seeks municipal approval of a develop- U151766 OBS July 20, 2006 ($77.25) judgement, best serves its interest. these standards shall be incorporated into USDA Natural Resources Conservation ment subject to this ordinance, the appli- Martha De Jesus, Borough Clerk the design. Service (NRCS) methodology, including cant shall submit all of the required com- U151861 OBS July 20, 2006 ($20.63) The standards in this ordinance apply the NRCS Runoff Equation and Dimen- ponents of the Checklist for the Site LEGAL NOTICE on!y to new major development and are sionless Unit Hydrograph, as described in Development Stormwater Plan as part of intended to minimize the impact of the NRCS National Engineering HandbooK the submission of the applicant's applica- NOTICE OF BID TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD stormwater runoff on water quality and Section 4 - Hydrology and Technical tion for subdivision or site plan approval. COUNTY OF UNION water quantity in receiving water bodies Release 55 - Urban Hydrology for Small Site Development Stormwater Plan Notice is hereby given that sealed bids Public Notices and maintain groundwater recharge. Watersheds or The Rational Method for Approval: The applicant's Site Develop- will be received by the Borough Clerk of RENT LEVELING BOARD Stormwater Management Requirements peak flow and the Modified Rational ment project shall be reviewed as a part the Borough of Mountainside for: for Major Developments: Method for hydrograph computations. of the subdivision or site plan review "POTHOLE REPAIRS online PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, THAT THE REG- General requirements: The development Groundwater Recharge: Grqundwater process by the municipal board or official CONTRACT 2006-8" ULAR MEETING OF THE RENT LEVEL- shall incorporate a maintenance plan for recharge may be calculated in accor- from which municipal approval is'sought. Bids will be opened and read in public at www.njpublicnotices.com ING BOARD WHICH WAS TO BE HELD AT the stormwater management measures dance with the New Jersey Geological That municipal board or official shall con- the Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, incorporated into the design of a major Survey Report GSR-32 A Method for Eval- sult the Township Engineer to determine if Mountainside, N.J. on August 3, 2006 at THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING ON THURS- all of the checklist requirements have 3:00 P.M., prevailing time. Your online source for DAY, JULY 27, 2006 AT 8:PM HAS BEEN development. uating Ground Water Recharge Areas in been satisfied and to determine if the CANCELLED. Nonstructural Stormwater Management New Jersey, incorporated herein by refer- project meets the standards set forth in Bids shall be in accordance with plans public notices in New Jersey Strategies: To the maximum extent prac- ence as 'amended and supplemented. this ordinance. and specifications prepared by the Bor- MURRAY FROMER, SECRETARY ticable, the standards shall be met by Information regarding the methodology is Maintenance and repair. ough Engineer. Proposal blanks, specifi- U151S66 OBS July 20, 2006 (S6.00) incorporating nonstructural stormwater available from the New Jersey Stormwater cations and instructions to bidders may management strategies set forth herein Best Management Practices Manual; at General Maintenance: The design engi- be obtained at the office of the Borough into the design. If trie applicant contends http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/; or at neer shall prepare a maintenance plan for Clerk at the Mountainside Municipal that it is not feasible for engineering, New Jersey Geological Survey, 29 Arctic Building, 1385 Route 22, 1st Floor, Moun- Parkway, P.O. Box 427 Trenton, New Jer- the stormwater management measures tainside, N.J. THORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF environmental, or safety reasons to incor- incorporated into the design of a major .E__TO.WNS.HIP OF_ porate any nonstructural stormwater man- sey 08625-0427; (609) 984-6587. development. The maintenance pfan Bidders will be furnished with a copy of CHAPTER XXXV. LAND USE REGULA- agement measures into, the design of a Structural Stormwater Management Mea- shall contain specific preventative main- the Plans and Specifications by the Engi-. T ONS. TO ^ESTABLISH ARTICLEX: particular project, the applicant shall sures. Standards for structural stormwa-* tenance tasks and schedules; cost esti- neer, upon proper notice and payment of identify the strategy considered and pro- ter management measures are as follows: mates, including estimated cost of sedi- a check for twenty-five dollars ($25.00) vide a basis for the contention. Structural stormwater management meas- ment; debris, or trash removal. payable to the Borough of Mountainside, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAi Erosion Control, Groundwater Recharge ures shall be designed to take into Penalties: Any person who erects, con-" said cost being the reproduction price of AND PURSUANT TO 2004 NJPEP and Runoff Quantity Standards: This SUD- account trie existing site conditions. structs, alters, repairs, converts, main- the documents and is not returnable.

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Springfield resident Shelley Stan- The balloting and selection gler has been appointed president of process for 2006 New Jersey Super Women Lawyers of Union County, a Four members of firm Lawyers was conducted by the dynamic, full-service association of named Super Lawyers research department of Law & Poli- attorneys committed to providing tic.s, which used peer review and legal education and information to its Four members of the Springfield- based Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks & independent research to develop its members as well list. as continuing to Zarin law firm were recently select- promote profes- ed as 2006 New Jersey Super sional excellence Lawyers. Attorneys Kenneth Javer- Attorney Bruce Bergen and ethical stan- baum and Jack Wurgaft were desig- nated as two of the top 100 Super awarded certification dards. The Bruce H\ Bergen, township attor- appointment is Lawyers in New Jersey, attorney Robert Hicks was designated a Per- ney for Springfield, was recently for a period of j< awarded the Diplomate in Local two years. sonal Injury Super Lawyer and Den- nis Baptista was designated a Work- Government Law by Rutgers Uni- A practicing ers Compensation Super Lawyer. versity. The certification is issued by attorney with Javerbaum is a Certified Civil the Center for Government Services offices in o Trial Attorney. He limits his practice in conjunction with the New Jersey Springfield and Stangler to personal injury matters including Institute of Local Government Attor- New York City, Stangler has been airline/airport negligence, auto neg- neys, and signifies successful com- providing professional legal services ligence, construction site negli- pletion of a series of courses cover- Trudy Lindenfelser, center, congratulates Melissa Guida and Emily Del Gurdice, recipients for clients in the metro New gence, medical ing all aspects of municipal law, of 2006 scholarships from the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield. Lindenfelser is.the York/New Jersey area for more than malpractice, along with various seminars on chairperson of the church's Scholarship Committee. 25 years, with a successful record of legal malprac- related topics. litigating complex matters involving tice, police negli- Bergen is currently serving his serious injury, death and malpractice. gence, premises 13th year as township attorney for Her practice areas include personal liability and Springfield, and also performs legal Church awards scholarships injury, malpractice, education, spe- services for Hillside. product liability The First Presbyterian Church of Springfield recently with a double major in biology and forensics. cial education and civil rights litiga- He is a partner in the Cranford matters. He is a presented its 2006 scholarships to Emily Del Guidice and The Scholarship Committee also announced its 2006 tion. member of the general law firm of Krevsky, Silber Melissa Guida. Trudy Lindenfelser, chairperson of the scholarship renewals, including Donald Bogden, second Stangler serves on the Board of Million Dollar & Bergen. In addition to municipal Trustees of the Springfield Free Pub- Advocates law, he concentrates his practice in scholarship committee, said they both have been outstand- year at Lehigh University; Kenneth Bogden, fourth year, lic Library and the board of Sister- Forum, which all areas of litigation, including ing students at Jonathan Dayton High School. Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.; Theodore Ghelis, third hood Congregation Israel, and is a recognizes attor- civil, criminal and commercial, as Del Guidice has been a member of the school's Art year, Rochester University; Megan Dauser, third year, member of the Gateway Chamber of neys who have Javerbaum well as practicing before land use Club for four years, Medical Careers Club for three years, Middlesex County College; Christopher Del Guidice, first Commerce. demonstrated exceptional skill, boards and municipal courts. and Junior Statesman of America, her junior year. She was year, Morris County College; Danielle Gujda, fifth year, She lives in the township with her experience and excellence in trial In addition to drafting all local a member of the school's swim team, Arts Honor Society Kean University; Lauren Holota, fourth year, Montclair husband and 13-year-old daughter. advocacy, and have obtained recov- ordinances for Springfield, Bergen and National Honors Society. She will be attending Kean State University; Douglas Kensicki, second year, Johnson eries on behalf of their clients in also gives day-to-day advice to its University, Union, with an art major, and also will be tak- State College; Allison Lau, fourth year. Tufts University;" excess of one million dollars. Township Committee and municipal ing the required course for the fast track to a master's Jessica Lau, first year, New York University School of Bransiin named sates He has held leadership positions employees, and handles a majority degree in occupational therapy. Law; Jessica Maas, second year, Union County College; associate of month in numerous professional organiza- of Springfield's litigation. Guida has been a member of the school's volleyball and Jessica Scelba, fourth year. University of Rhode Terry Brannin was named Pruden- tions, including the presidency of Bergen is a member of the Insti- team and Italian Club, each for four years; Italian Island. tial New Jersey Properties' Summit the Richard J. Hughes Inn of Court. tute of Local Government Attorneys, National Honor Society, three years; Medical Careers "Speaking for the entire Scholarship Committee of the Office's Sales Associate of the He presently serves as Trustee of the which is affiliated with the Newf Jer- Club, her junior and senior years; National Honors Soci- Springfield Presbyterian Church," Lindenfelser said, "we, Month for the New Jersey State Bar Association. sey State League of Municipalities, ety, her junior and senior years; and Volunteer Club as their home church, are pleased to support these fine, out- third consecutive Javerbaum was named one of the and earlier this year became an asso- while a senior. She will be attending Albright College standing young men and women in their academic pursuit." month. top 10 Super Lawyers in New Jersey ciate editor of its quarterly publica- "Terry really | in 2005. tion, "The cares about her Wurgaft is also a Certified Civil Municipal Law clients, and it Trial Attorney. His practice consists Review." SAGE program receives funding shows in her of all aspects of medical malprac- He is also a SAGE Eldercare, a major commu- ance issues, including the new munity to visit its InfoCare Resource commitment to tice, legal malpractice, construction member of the nity resource for eldercare, recently Medicare Part D Prescription Drag Library, open Monday through Friday providing each site negligence, auto negligence, as New Jersey State received funding support from the program; works with adult children, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The InfoCare with excellent well as premises liability and prod- Bar Association-| Rite Aid Foundation for its InfoCare spouses or family caregivers in mak- Resource Library contains a wealth of customer serv- uct liability claims. Wurgaft is also a Local Govern- program. ing informed and appropriate deci- information on SAGE Eldercare's pro- ice," said Kim Brannin member of the Million Dollar Advo- ment Law Sec- SAGE Eldercare's InfoCare, a free sions for then- elderly loved ones; and grams and services, as well as other Crites-Carloto, manager of the Sum- cates Forum and has served as presi- tion, and will information and referral service for provides support groups and educa- community organizations offering mit office of Prudential New Jersey dent of the prestigious American serve as vice- older adults and family caregivers, tional programs on a variety of helpful assistance to seniors in New Jersey. Properties. "She won't settle for less Board of Trial Advocates. chairman in the serves more than 3,000 local families topics for caregivers. The InfoCare Resource Library also than the best when it comes to devel- Hicks is a Certified Civil Trial coming year. He Bergen with their eldercare questions and con- SAGE Eldercare's InfoCare serv- houses a computer for use in locating oping trust with her clients and facil- Attorney, He handles cases involv- was recently cerns each year. Older adults or fami- ice provides information about com- additional eldercare resources through itating a seamless transaction." ing airline/airport negligence, auto appointed by the New Jersey ly caregivers who don't know where munity resources, including adult day the Internet. Supreme Court to the District XII A Realtor for more than 17 years, negligence, construction site negli- to turn for help or who cannot manage care, nursing homes, Alzheimer's, The Rite Aid Foundation, founded (Union County) Attorney Ethics Brannin served as the Board of gence, legal malpractice, medical the bureaucracy of existing senior geriatric assessment centers, home in July 2001, is a nonprofit foundation Committee for a four-year term, Trustees president for the North Cen- malpractice, product liability, pro- services are encouraged to utilize the care, transportation, entitlements, dedicated to helping people in the beginning in September. tral Jersey Association of Realtors in fessional malpractice, police negli- InfoCare service. A social worker will housing options, legal issues, communities Rite Aid serves lead 2005. gence and premises liability claims. Bergen is a 25-year-member and help identify problems and find solu- Medicare and Medicaid, seminars, happier, healthier lives. It supports Recently, she received Gold Level He has authored a book on legal two-time president of the Cranford tions while providing follow-up to support groups and long term care specific programs of nonprofit organ- membership in Prudential Real forms and is a master of the Richard Rotary Club. Also, after serving nine make sure that referrals were useful Insurance. SAGE Eldercare specialists izations that are classified and exempt Estate's 2005 Chairman's Circle, a J. Hughes Inn of Court. He is also a years as president of the Board of and that family needs were met. include social workers, elder law from federal tax under section distinction placing her among the top member of the Million Dollar Advo- Directors of Union County Legal SAGE Eldercare's InfoCare pro- attorneys, visiting nurses, case man- 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Ser- 3 percent of Prudential Real Estate cates Forum. Services, he is now serving his third gram not only serves those residing in agers and more. vice Code. It limits its funding to pro- associates nationwide, and was Baptista is a Certified Workers' year as vice president of the program the organization's core service area of The InfoCare service also coordi- grams that improve the lives of its appointed to the Silver Level of the Compensation Attorney. As such, he into which it was consolidated, Cen- Union, Essex, Morris and Somerset nates a monthly People Responsible customers and associates, through New Jersey Association of Realtors' is one of fewer than 35 lawyers in tral Jersey Legal Services. counties, but the entire state of New for Elderly Persons Caregivers' Sup- projects that focus on health care, 2005 Circle of Excellence Sales New Jersey who is so certified. His A Cranford native, Bergen has Jersey and beyond. The InfoCare pro- port group that provides caregivers women and families. Club. practice focuses exclusively on resided in Springfield for the past 20 gram meets with clients free of charge with emotional support, community For more information about SAGE As the number 13 sales associate workers' compensation litigation. years, with his wife, Jodi, and chil- at their location or at SAGE Eldercare; resources, effective problem-solving Eldercare's InfoCare service, -call for Prudential New Jersey Properties, He has successfully litigated numer- dren, Stefam'e and Ross. provides education about health insur- and coping strategies, and the chance Ellen McNally, director of InfoCare, to share common concerns with others at 908-598-5509. For more informa- who are caring for their aging loved tion about SAGE Eldercare, call 908- WORSHIP CALENDAR ones. 273-5550, or visit its Web site at SAGE Eldercare invites the com- www.sageeldercare.org. age. Adult classes are held three nights a week each month at 8:30 a.m.: Choir-every Thursday at BAPTIST with two weekly Teen classes. We have an active METHODIST 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We also host various EVANGEL BAPTIST CHURCH - Senior Set and very active Jr. NCSY and Sr. Outside group meetings: Springfield Garden Club, "SERVING CHRIST IN THE 21st CENTURY." NCSY chapters for pre-teens. Our Sisterhood, THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Children's Community Choir, Learning Disabled - 242 Shunpike Rd, Springfield Sundays: 9:30 Register for Bible school Adult Education and Youth groups provide a Summit is located in the heart of town on the Group, and Alanon. For information about any of AM Bible School for all ages - Nuisery through wide array of communal programming. For corner of Kent Place Boulevard and DeFoiest our programs or services, call Gesele at the Church Your kids will have more summer fun than they've ever had before at Camp Seniors: Spanish Sunday School 9:30 am. 10:30 further information call the synagogue office at Avenue. Church School and Bible Study is held Office: 973-3794320, Mon. through Fri., 9:00 Turned Around! This vacation Bible school adventure wDl be held July 31 AM Worship Service and Nursery care - 5:30- 973-467-9666. at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship is ar 10:30 a.m.-12noon; l:00pm-4:00pm 7:00 PM AWANA Club Program for Children ajn.; the emphasis of which is to always have a through Aug. 4, each night from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Evangel Baptist Church, ages 4-11; 6:00 PM Evening Service & Nursery JEWISH - REFORM "good week" because of Paul's reminder to us in 242 Shunpike Road., Springfield. Kids from age 3 through sixth-grade will learn care. Wednesdays: 7:00 PM Prayer, Praise and TEMPLE SHA'AREY SHALOM 78 S. his letter to the Romans "that ALL things work ROMAN CATHOLIC when God "turns them around," others will see a difference in their lives. Vaca- Bible Study: Junior/Senior High Ministry. Active Springfield Avenue, Springfield, (973) 379-5387. together for good for those who love God and are THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF tion Bible school includes a Bible lesson, recreation, music, snack, crafts and an Youth Ministry; Wide-Range Music Program. Joshua Goldstein, Rabbi; Amy Daniels, Cantor/ called according to his purpose". The sermons LOURDES, 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside, Ample Parking. Chair Lift provided with exciting story about a missionary. Education Director; Nina Greenman, Pre-School are uplifting, Biblically sound and guaranteed to 908-232-1162. Celebrate the Lord's Day: assistance. All are invited and welcomed to Preregistration is strongly encouraged. For more information, call the church Director; Mindy Schreff, Family Life Educator; keep you awake. The music and weekly Anticipated Mass 5:00pm, Sunday at 7:30am, participate in worship with us. For further office at 973-379-4351. Edward Fink and Hank Rottenberg, Co- children's message are memorable. All are 9:30am, 11:30am. Weekdays: Monday-Friday information contact church office (973) 379- Presidents. Temple Sha'arey Shalom is a Reform welcome to hear the Good News of God's love 7:30am, Saturday 8:00am, Sacrament of 4351. congregation affiliated with the Union for and salvation through Jesus Christ. Our church Reconciliation, Saturday at lpm. Perpetual JEWISH-CONSERVATIVE Reform Judaism. Shabbat worship, enhanced by also offers nursery care, after worship Adoration Chapel for personal prayer and volunteer choir, begins on Friday evenings at refreshments and fellowship, and many lively devotion. www.ollmountainside.org, TEMPLE BETH AHM 60 Temple Drive, 8:00 PM, with monthly Family and Alternative programs for everyone. Come worship with us [email protected]. Springfield 973-376-0539. Mark Mallach, Worship. Saturday morning Torah study class and find out how you too can have a "good Rabbi. Richard Nadel, Cantor. Marilyn Garlen, begins at 9:15 AM followed by worship at 10:30 week". Call the church office or Pastors Gina or THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. President. Beth Ahm is an egalitarian, AM. Religious school classes meet on Saturday Rich Hendrickson, Senior Co-Pastors for more JAMES, 45 South Springfield Avenue, Conservative temple, with programming for all mornings for grades K-3; on Tuesday and information at 908 277-1700. Springfield, New Jersey 07081.973-376-3044. ages. Weekday services Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM Sun.- Thursday afternoons for 4-7; and Tuesday SUNDAY EUCHARIST: Sat. 5:30 p.m. Sun. Thurs. 7:45 PM Shabbat (Friday) 6:00 PM & evenings for post bar/bat mitzvah students. Pre- 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon. Reconciliation: 8:30 PM Shabbat day 9:30 AM & sunset; school, classes are available for children ages 2 PRESBYTERIAN Sat. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Weekday Masses: 7:00 & 8:00 Sundays, 8:30 AM. Festival & Holiday mornings 1/2 through 4. The Temple has the support of an COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN 9:00 AM. Family and children services are active Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Renaissance CHURCH, 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside, New conducted regularly. Our Religious School (third- Group and Youth Group. A wide range of Jersey 07092. You are invited to join us in The Caelest Place in Union County! programs include Adult Education, Social UNITARIAN- seventh grade) meets on Sunday and Tuesday. Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 am. This Action, Interfaith Outreach, Singles and Seniors. There are formal classes for both High School is a place for you to enjoy uplifting music and UNIVERSALIST and pre-Religious School aged children. The For more information, call the Temple office relevant messages that will energize and inspire UNITARIAN CHURCH IN SUMMIT, 4 Ice Skating • Indoor Soeeer • Birthday Parties synagogue also sponsors a Pre-School Women's (973) 379-5387. you. We offer a warm and friendly environment Waldron Avenue, Summit,'NJ 07901. 908-273- League, Men's Club, youth groups for sixth with Bible study, Sunday school and active adult 3245. www.ucsummit.org. Rev. Vannessa Rush through twelfth graders, and a busy Adult and youth, groups. For further information, please Southern, Minister, Emilie Boggis, Assistant Pubtic Skating Sessions • Leam to Skate Education program. For more information, please LUTHERAN contact Dr. Christopher Belden, Pastor at 508- Minister, Mitchell Vines, Music and Choir contact our office during office hours. HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 639 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, 07081, 973-379- 232-9490. . « Director. Summer Sunday Services at 10:00 AM. 4525, Fax 973-379-8887. Our Sunday Worship Adult Education and other programs. Service takes place at 10 a.m. For information FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 210 JEWISH-ORTHODOX NOTE: All copy changes must be made in ICE SKATING & INDOOR SOCCER Morris Ave. at Church Mall, Springfield, 973- CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF about our midweek children, teen, and adult 3794320. Sunday School Classes for ages 3yrs. - writing and received by Worrall Community SPRINGFIELD • 339 Mountain Avenue, programs, contact the Church Office Monday Senior High 9:00 &m. in our Parish House, Newspapers No later than 12:00 Noon, Fridays Springfield 973-467-9666. Chaim Marcus, through Thursday, 8:30-4:00 p.m. *** Year Round Public Skating Sessions *** Sunday morning worship service 9:30 a.m. prior to the following week's publication. Rabbi; Alan J. Yuter, Rabbi Emeritus; Solomon REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND Children's Church is held during the worship *** Greenfield, President Congregation Israel is a *** SCHOOL, 229 Cowperthwaite PL, Westfield, service; Nursery care and facilities ate provided- Summer Ice Hockey camps Modem Orthodox synagogue. There are two Rev. Paul E. Kritsch, Pastor. (908) 232-1517. Opportunities for personal growth through daily weekday morning Minyans at 6: IS a.m. and Beginning Sunday, July 6, Summer Worship worship, Christian Education, Choir, ongoing 7:00 a.m. Daily weekday Mincha/Maariv Times are as follows: Sunday Worship Services, church activities, and Fellowship. Holy Please address changes to: 2441-A Route 22 West Union, NJ. services are also held..Call the iihul office for 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning Nursery Communion is held the 1st Sunday of every times. There are two Shabbat morning services at available. Wednesday Evening Worship Service, Connie Sloan month; The Ladies Evening Group-3rd (Behind Pizza Hut & Best Buy) 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a-m. as well as Junior 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all Worrall Community Newspapers Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Congregation at 9:30 ajn. the Nursery School worship services. The church and all rooms are 1291 StuyvesantAve. Call 908-687-8610 or Fax 908-687-8924 Kaffeeklatsch-lst and 3rd Tuesday of each month conducts classes for children aged 2 1/2 to 4. A handicapped accessible P.O. 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\ M Photos By Sean H»vey INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE SPRINGFIELD WAY — Springfield resident Charles Buch- \ man, 9, slips down a water slide during the township's Fourth of July celebrations at Sand- meier School. People listen to classic rock tunes by the band Justice. See page 20 for an additional photo from the event. AT THE LIBRARY Photography exhibit Children and young adults may lis- need, and come to the Youth Services beaches, this breathtakingly pho- "Cruising Along," on July 28 at noon International Film Festival on Aug. 3 ten to unabridged audiobooks, have desk to ask for them. Tickets are being tographed and information-packed with "Cruise Scenic South America." with showings of "Turtles Can Fly" at now open someone read to them, read to others, or distributed on a first come, first served program brings home all of Greece's Visit more than 12 ports of call noon and 7 p.m. What do torn pantyhose, bleaching, enjoy a book themselves as part of their basis for fair dates of Saturdays and historic sights and grand attractions including Buenos Aires, Coquimbo, In Iraq just before the invasion by brown tones, combining like pairs, and participation in the program. Sundays in August and September, as with its 12 ports of call. Montevideo, Port Stanley, Puerto Cha- the United States, a child-gang led by reversing darks and lights all have in 'Taws, Claws, Scales and Tales" well as Labor Day. The film runs 93 minutes. cabuco, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and an enterprising 15-year-old struggles common? offers weekly prizes to children ages 3 All Summer Reading registrants are Bring a brown bag lunch to the pro- Valparasio. The film runs 93 minutes. to survive in the Turkish-Iraqi border It may sound like a bad day in the through grade five who record what eligible to attend the Grande Finale gram. Juice and cookies will be pro- Bring a brown bag lunch to the pro- war-zone. Played by real victims of laundromat, but actually those are just a they read and show their reading log to Reading Celebration Parry on Aug. 19 vided. Funding for the video series has gram. Juice and cookies will be pro- the war, the youngsters eke out a liv- few of the materials and techniques that the librarian. Prizes include a coupon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. been made possible in part by the New vided. ing and keep their feisty spirit The a group of area photographers have for a free ice cream, local merchant Jersey State Council on the Arts, Funding for the video series has film is powerful and heartbreaking. applied to enhancing traditional black incentives and the library's ever-popu- 'Shakespeare in the Department of State, a partner agency been made possible in part by the New The film is in Kurdish with English and white photographs. lar Treasure Chest. of thf National Endowment for the Jersey State Council on the Arts, subtitles. It runs 96 minutes, and is Some of their works are now being Raffle tickets based on a higher vol- Parking Lof to return Department of State, a partner agency rated "PG" "Shakespeare in the Parking Lot" Arts, through a grant administered by shown at the Summit Free Public ume of reading heighten the excitement of the National Endowment for the Admission is free. Space is limited will return to the Mountainside Public the Union County Division of Cultur- Library, 75 Maple St., in an exhibit with a weekly drawing for bigger Arts, through a grant administered by to 60 people at each showing. Refresh- Library this summer, presented by the al and Heritage Affairs, and the called "No Digital Allowed, Black & prizes. the Union County Division of Cultur- ments will be served. Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Friends of the Springfield Free Public White Photographs." The exhibit runs "Creature Feature," for young adults al and Heritage Affairs, and the Funding for the film festival has "The Tempest," one of Shake- Library. through Wednesday. in grades six through 12, offers prizes Friends of the Springfield Free Public been made possible in part by the New speare's best-known works, will be The Springfield Free Public In a world where digitally enhanced after 10 and 20 hours of reading to stu- Library. Jersey State Council on the Arts, presented July 28 at 7 p.m. Library is located at 66 Mountain Ave. photographs are fast becoming the dents who show their reading log to the The Springfield Free Public Department of State, a partner agency The Friends of the Mountainside norm, this group of artists has main- librarian. For more information, call 973- Library is located at 66 Mountain Ave. of the National Endowment for the Public Library are sponsoring the free tained keen interest in traditional film Included are coupons for free video 376-4930. For more information, call 973- arts through a grant administered by performance, which is open to the photography. The body of work in the and DVD rentals at the library, a teen 376-4930. the Union County Division of Cultur- public and recommended for ages 12 exhibit is a result of their recent course journal and a free teen-week at the 'Cruise'to South al and Heritage Affairs, and the and up. Approximate running time is of study in Advanced Darkroom Tech- Springfield YMCA. A special raffle of Foreign film is acted by Friends of the Springfield Free Public one hour. Audience members are America at the library niques at the Visual Arts Center of New four tickets to a Nets game is available advised to bring a blanket or lawn The Springfield Free Public real war victims Library. Jersey in Summit with photographer for this age group. chair for seating. Library will continue its Summer The Springfield Free Public For more information, call 973- and instructor Francesco Mastalia. There are still many appointments 1 376-4930. In case of rain, the production will Liuiihtimc TMU ! Vid_n Library will continue its Summer Included in the works are landscape, available in August for 'Tales for Tails," be moved into the Community Room portrait nature studies and still life pho- a program in which children, ages 6 of Mountainside's Borough Hall. tos. through 12, can read to a St. Hubert's For information about photography Giralda trained certified dog — with its For more information, call 908- and arts courses, call the Arts Center at trainer — for 15 minutes. The intent of 233-0115, or visit the Mountainside 1 908-273-9121, or visit www.njcva.org. this activity is for a child to gain confi- Public Library, Constitution Plaza, dence reading aloud, as well as to have during regular library hours. Summer Reading fun. program is in high gear The Youth Department has compli- Visit Greece at the libraiy The U.S. Department of The Youth Services Department of mentary entrance tickets to the New The Springfield Free Public the Springfield Free Public Library is York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, N.Y. Library will continue its Summer Agriculture's Asian offering many incentives for area youth for Summer Reading Club registered Lunchtime Travel Video Series, to participate in its Summer Reading participants. Decide ahead which date "Cruising Along," on Friday at noon Longboraed Beetle Program. Sign-ups are still being you would like to attend the event, with "Cruise Greece." accepted for children ages 3 to 18. including how many tickets you will From ancient relics to sun-kissed Cooperative Eradication Program is checking yard trees for the 1 Asian longhorned beetle and needs your ENTER TO WIN!!! help. By allowing surveyors in your yard Worroll Newspapers you will help prevent the spread of this OF FUN CONTEST destructive pest and can save trees in your neighborhood. During this period, USDA Enter the SUMMER OF FUN contest officials would also like to remind to win' tickets to popular summer events. everyone-to be aware of the For the next six weeks "Sunny" will hide in each of our community newspapers. dangers of transporting Find "Sunny" in your paper fill in the entry form and send it in to us by noon on Monday (following publication) for your chance to win. firewood and other tree 1 Winner will be selected at random from all the correct entries. materials from established Week 1 prize: 4 Tickets to the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. quarantined areas. Held at Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ on My 28,29 &.30,2006, (Tickets valid any day) $bnd Satwif Summer Fun Contest If you have questions concerning the (Entry Form) Name: movement of firewood, or have spotted an Address:, adult Asian longhorned beetle, please Phone: call 1-866 BEETLE1 or Email: (732) 815-4700. For more Name of Paper:_ Sunny's Location (page #):_ information ,visit www.aphis .usda.gov. Deadline For Entries is Noon'July 24. Mail Entries to: Summer Fun Contest The Cooperative Asian Longhoraed % Worrall Community Newspapers , , USDA Beetle Program is comprised of USDA 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 . . Animal and Plant Health Inspection or. enter by sending name, address, phone, paper name and correct answer to Service, USDA Forest Service, New United States Jersey Department of Agriculture, and [email protected] Department of Agriculture the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. WORRALL Community Newspapers SnappSe Bowl MVPs UNION COUNTY ROSTER and scores from the 1-Josh Pryor (5-9, 180), quarterback, Elizabeth fist 12 All-Star Games 2-Ross Soares (5-7, 150), cornerback, Roselle Park 3-Darrion Caldwell (5-10,170), running back, Rahway There have been 13 MVPs from 13 5-Rasoul Wilson (6-1, 200), safety, Plainfield different schools in the first 12 Snap- pie Bowls. 6-Sherrick Doughty (6-0, 165), wide receiver, Hillside - Two MVPs were selected for the 7-Brandon Smith (5-8, 150), outside linebacker, Roselle first time in last year's 21-14 win by 9-Antoine Thompson (5-7, 180), linebacker, Elizabeth Union County over Middlesex Coun- 12-Colin Weber (6-1, 185), cornerback, Scotch Plains ty- 13-Mark Zamorski (6-2, 205), quarterback, Cranford - Union County leads the series 7-5 Mark Zamorski of Cran- 15-Marcus.Graham (5-9, 160), safety, Westfield after becoming the first team to win ford is one of three 16-Andrew Trivella (6-0, 175), quarterback-punter, Gov. Livingston three straight UC has won five of the quarterbacks on the 21-Cory Williams (5-8, 215), fullback. Union past six games. Union County roster for 22-Paul Harper (5-9,170), cornerback, Union - The MVPs in last year's game at tonight's Snapple Bowl, 31-Ryan McAdam (5-10, 185), linebacker, Gov. Livingston Kean University in Union were quar- the others being Josh 32-Chris Mullery (5-10, 180), split end, Johnson terback Chris Drechsel of Cranford for Pryor of Elizabeth and 33-Raphael Lee (5-10, 190), outside linebacker, Union UC and quarterback Matt Mariano of Andrew Trivella of Gov. 40-JP Facchinei (5-9, 215), fullback, Summit East Brunswick for MC. Livingston. The All-Star 42-Mark Mross (5-8, 160), running back, Roselle Park - Union County MVPs have now contest is 7:30 at South 45-Anthyony Del Conte (5-10, 220), defensive end, Johnson come from - in order - Summit, Rah- Brunswick. Last year, 48-Nick Giannaci (5-11,215), inside linebacker, Scotch Plains way, Elizabeth, Linden, Johnson, Zamorski sparked the 51-Robby Yannotta (6-3, 240), inside linebacker, Gov. Livingston Westfield and Cranford. Cougars to a 6-4 mark. 52-Keon Benton (6-1, 280), center, Elizabeth - Middlesex County MVPs have Graduating with an 55-AJ Tubelli (5-11, 235), offensive guard, Cranford now come from - in order - Monroe, even more impressive 56-Dwayne Nesmith (5-11, 225), offensive guard, Union South Brunswick, Dunellen, Perth 4.15 grade-point aver- 58-Elijah Hunter (5-11, 235), defensive tackle, Plainfield Amboy, South River and East age, he will extend his 66-Leonard Bunion (5-10, 280), center, Rahway Brunswick. gridiron playing days at 68-Brian Kizelevich (6-1, 220), defensive end, Brearley Johns Hopkins Univer- 70-John Mayo (6-4, 265), offensive tackle, Linden Here's a list of scores, MVPs and sity. 73-Greg Federici (6-2, 245), defensive tackle, Cranford the positions they played for in the 74-Spain Maynor (6-0, 280), offensive tackle, Roselle first 12 Snapple Bowls: 75-Ken Williams (6-0, 250), offensive guard, Johnson 76-Kenny Marciano (6-4, 260), offensive tackle, Roselle Park 2005: Union 21, Middlesex 14 77-Cowles Stewart (6-2, 300), defensive tackle, Scotch Plains 84-Dan Ragan (6-2,215), tight end, Scotch Plains UC MVP - Chris Drechsel, Cranford. quarterback 85-Kevin Nemick (6-1, 225), tight end, Roselle Park MC MVP - Matt Mariano, East 90-Terrance Onyiuke (6-0, 275), defensive tackle, Plainfield Brunswick, quarterback 99- Ishmyl Johnson (6-5,265), defensive end, Rahway At Kean University « COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS 2004: Union 19, Middlesex 7 John Wagner, Roselle Park John Zappulla, Hillside File photo MVP - Jan Cocozziello, Westfield, Matt Conneli, Summit Clinton Jones, Plainfield quarterback Chris Satterfield, Roselle Steve Ciccotelli, Scotch Plains At East Brunswick High School Craig Taylor, Linden Ed Tranchina, Westfield Jennifer Simo, New Providence e These gridiron standouts 2003: Union 13, Middlesex 0 • MVP - Mike Vicci, Johnson, CHEERLEADERS quarterback play for love of the game Zendra Anthony, Roselle Jaleesa Bailey, Rahway At East Brunswick High School Nicole Caporaso, Johnson Tracy Coleman, Cranford e Arielle Dance, Westfield Julia Frieri, Cranford 2002: Middlesex 28, Union 20 Snapple Bowl also for 2 very good causes Kerri Griffin, Dayton Stacy Larobis, Brearley Jacky Laurencelle, Dayton Lauren MacDonald, Roselle Park MVP - Zack Earvin, South River, By JR. Parachini "These kids are now working for county pride and char- Brittany McNeil, Roselle- Kenya Nesbitt, Plainfield running back Sports Editor ity," Borden said. "They will find out what it's like to play Kimberly Rastelli, Johnson At Kean University Why would a high school football player want to prac- against some of the other top players from a bordering Kathleen Solan, Westfield * tice in-this heat? - }' ^ " county;- 'Ji-grvesthem a chance to wear a helmet and shoul- Becca Washuta, Brearley 2081: Union 17, Middlesex 16 Why would a number of head coaches and assistants der pads on center stage. This will either be it for some De-nae Williams, Rahway MVP - Brandon Bracey, Linden, want to take time out of their busy schedules and vacation players or just the beginning for others." Danielle Woods, Plainfield defensive back period by getting teams prepared to do battle against one Borden, who has guided his East Brunswick football Ashley Yerovi, Roselle Park At East Brunswick High School another? team to a state championship, felt for some time that a It's all for the love of the game and more. county all-star game could be very positive in many ways. MIDDLESEX COUNTY 2000: Union 27, Middlesex 21 Yes, players and coaches and even cheerleaders are "There were a lot of all-star games throughout the ROSTER MVP - Billy Gilbert, Elizabeth, run- overcoming 98 degree temperatures to put on a show like state," Borden said. "If there's enough talent in New Jersey, 1-Tommy Hill (5-11, 170), defensive back, South Brunswick ning back no other. which there is, then you can put on a successful all-star 2-Patrick Brown (6-1, 165), defensive back, North Brunswick At Union High School The Home News Tribune Snapple Bowl 13 is set to take game." 3-Dan Lynch (5-11, 180), defensive back, Woodbridge place tonight at 7:30 at South Brunswick High School, fea- When the Snapple Bowl began 12 years ago, Union 4-Mike Domenichetti (6-1, 170), wide receiver, Cardinal McCarrick 1999: Middlesex 28, Union 7 turing 40 of the best graduated seniors from Union County County teams rarely faced Middlesex County squads. With 5-Greg Fritschman (5-11, 165), quarterback, Old Bridge MVP - Jeff LeSeur, Perth Amboy, vs. 40 of the finest from Middlesex County. the NJSIAA's reclassification the past few years, the 6-Jamall McKinney (5-11, 160), free safety, South Brunswick wide receiver It's an honor for players, coaches and cheerleaders to be matchups have been increasing somewhat, in both the reg- 7-Maurice Riley (5-10, 205), fullback, Edison At East Brunswick High School a part of such an event. It's, even more of a thrill for them, ular season and state playoffs. 8-Aaron Jackson (5-9, 170), tailback, North Brunswick knowing that they are competing for two very good causes. "There's nothing wrong with highlighting great football 11-Derek Schelcusky (6-0, 210), linebacker, South Brunswick 1998: Middlesex 33, Union 7 "I'm very much looking forward to it," said Union players in the state and for a good cause," Borden said. "I 12-Louis Pietrangelo (5-10, 205), quarterback, Colonia MVP: Luke Cianello, Dunellen, County quarterback Mark Zamorski of Cranford. "I've don't know of any other game in the state that has donated 14-Joe Cruz (5-9, 175), fullback, Bishop Ahr quarterback missed football greatly since last season." more money to charity than we have." 15-Bill Becker (6-2, 190), wide receiver, Spotswood At Union High School Since its inception in 1994, this county all-star game has As fair as the high temperatures go, they don't bother 18-Steve Bovo (5-11, 175), wide receiver, Dunellen e raised some $167,000 for two charities: the Lakewood Zamorski one bit. 19-Mike Collier (6-0, 190), wide receiver, Carteret 1997: Union 28, Middlesex 7 School for Cerebral Palsy in Edison and the Children's Spe- • "I like playing and practicing in the heat better than the 21-Jarred Jimenez (5-9,190), tailback, Monroe MVP * Louis Campbell, Rahway, cialized Hospital of Mountainside. cold because you can tell how hard you worked by how 26-James McCloskey (5-5, 150), defensive back, East Brunswick quarterback "I remember when we started back in 1994, we were just much you sweated," Zamorski said. 28-Jamar Beverley (5-11, 195), tailback, South Brunswick At East Brunswick High School thinking about getting the game off the ground," said East Zamorski will share quarterback duties with Elizabeth's 32-Ray Gross (5-11, 185), linebacker, Iselin Kennedy Brunswick head football coach Marcus Borden, who has Josh Pryor, who missed half of last season with an injury he 42-Alan Peguero (6-1, 240), defensive tackle, Bishop Ahr 1996: Middlesex 21, Union 6 been the most prominent guiding force of the Snapple suffered during a home win over Linden. Pryor bounced 43-Marty McGough (5-10,175), outside linebacker, South Plainfield MVP: Kenny Rogers, South Bowl. back to have a pretty good track and field season this 44-Chris Lakatos (5-10, 185), linebacker, Carteret Brunswick, running back "We just wanted to be able to cover costs," Borden con- spring. 50-Travis Colson (6-2, 285), defensive tackle, Edison At Union High School tinued. "We did a little better than that, giving out about Not only did Zamorski have big shoes to fill last year at 51-DanEsposito..(6-0, 205), linebacker, Middlesex $4,000 the first year. Then we came up with other ideas for Cranford, replacing Chris Drechsel, but first-year head 52-Sean Caffrey (6-2, 300), offensive guard, South Brunswick 1995: Union 17, Middlesex 15 the second year, including all-star cheerleaders, the players coach Erik Rosenmeier had to succeed Chris Hull, who left 53-Kevin Wiley (6-0, 220), defensive end, Metuchen MVP - Jamie Allen, Summit, visiting the hospitals and a banquet." for Morristown after guiding the Cougars to three straight 54-Andrew Fellouris (5-9, 190), linebacker, South Brunswick wide receiver Always held the third Thursday in July, the Snapple state playoff appearances in a six-season stint at his alma 55-Mike Henderson (5-9, 190), cornerback, Colonia At Sayreville High School Bowl helps prepare players who will go on to play at the mater. 56-Sean Atkins (6-0, 235), linebacker, Perth Amboy next level. Drechsel was the Union County MVP in last year's vic- 57-Derek Melnyk (6-1, 210), linebacker, Monroe 1994: Middlesex 35, Union 14 "It brings some of the best kids in the county together tory by a 21-14 score at Kean University in Union. • 69-Rich Wells (6-1, 260), offensive guard, Middlesex MVP: Khamisi Jackson, Monroe, and gives them a chance to meet each other," Borden said. "Last year was a challenge," Zamorski said of Cran- 71-Matt Galadyk (6-5, 230), offensive tackle, Iselin Kennedy running back "Some might have played against each other and most have ford's 2005 campaign. "We rose to the occasion and our 72-Alex Shell (6-3, 245), offensive tackle, Piscataway At Union High School read about how each other did in high school." success was a testament to our work ethic. We saw an 74-Jeffrey Gumbs (6-1, 250), offensive tackle, Perth Amboy Zamorski was one of the most improved players in opportunity to sneak up on everyone and proved that Cran- 75-Frank Rondinone (5-7, 180), cornerback, Carteret Series lead: Union 7-5 Union County last fall, going from non-starter his junior ford football is still here and here to stay." 76-Ian Ritter (6-1, 210), de'fensive end, North Brunswick Home team: 3-9 season to one of the best signal-callers in the county and the Zamorski hopes to help guide the Union County team to 77-Gary Smith (6-1, 195), defensive end, South Plainfield Road team: 9-3 Watchung Conference last year. With a new head coach, its fourth straight victory in the series. UC leads MC by a 78-Tom Whalen (6-0, 285), defensive tackle, Carteret Most points: Middlesex, 225 Erik Rosenmeier, and offense in place, Zamorski guided 7-5 margin in the series and has won the last three. 79-Herbert Nieves (6-3, 220), defensive end, Sayreville Least points: Union, 196 the Cougars to another winning season as Cranford sur- "We have a lot of talented kids and I've played against 80-James Jackson (6-0, 230), tight end, South Brunswick Shutouts: 1 - Union County prised many by finishing a more-than-respectable 6-4. The most of them," Zamorski said. "We'll try to make it four 85-Stephen Netti (6-1, 205), tight end, East Brunswick years hi a row. It's well within our reach. I'm looking for- INSIDE Cougars narrowly missed making the Central Jersey, Group 2 playoffs for a second straight season, with close setbacks ward to an exciting and close game." COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS PAGE 10 - Philosophy of hoop to Group 4 schools Linden, Plainfield and Irvington and a Mark Prelewicz, South Brunswick Ben La Sala, Colonia coaches is to stress nindamentals. loss to Group 3 Shabazz. South Brunswick hosts for first time Bob Molarz, Carteret Ed Helfrey, South Brunswick PAGE if - Hillside's Desir is Zamorski is one of three Cranford players on the Union South Brunswick High School is hosting the Snapple Billy Hamilton, South Plainfield Scott Conover, Perth Amboy picking up his game this summer. Bowl for the first time after East Brunswick High School Jeff Johnson, South Brunswick Keith Kopinas, Carteret PAGE 12 - Revised NJSIAA County roster, the others being defensive tackle Greg Fed- erici and guard AJ Tubelli, who may also play center when hosted it five times and Sayreville High School once during Matt Yascko, Carteret Doug Hunt, South Brunswick reclassiticaton puts Brearley back times it was Middlesex County's turn to host. in Central Jersej for wrestling. Zamorski is at QB. Federici was one of only two returning Chris Nee, South Brunswick Jean Gordon, Spotswood starters for the Cougars last year, the other being two-way When it was Union County's turn, Union High School Colleen Meyers, Spotswood Terminators triumph again hosted it four times and Kean University in Union twice, returner Chris Brown, who excelled in last month's North- Managers: The New Jersey Terminators South All-Star Game at Rutgers. including last year. were clicking on alt cylinders last Jill Steiner, East Brunswick "It's a great honor to play in this game and a tribute to The game will return to Kean next year. Marissa Greenstein, East Brunswick Saturday en loute to dropping the our team that three of us are playing in it," said Zamorski, "We're trying to get our football field back in playing • New York Predators 22-6 in semi- who will continue his football playing days at Division 3 shape, so South Brunswick was very gracious in affording CHEERLEADERS pro football action in Elizabeth. The Johns Hopkins University. "Our coaches did an outstanding us meir facility," said Borden, who also reported that there Terminators improved IO 2-0, while Colleen Brennan, Colonia Brittany Casieri, Edison job last season." were no sporting events played at the East Brunswick sta- the Predators fell to 0-1 Jacyann Florio, Sayreville Katrina Green, Carteret On Monday, the Union County players were to visit the dium this past spring season. Samantha Hartje, Middlesex Katelyn Horsley, Old Bridge The team is sparked by former Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside and the The MidSlesex County squad began practicing at South Brittany Kearns, Bishop Ahr Jessica Laffey, North Brunswick Elizabeth and Rahway high school Middlesex Players were to visit the Lakeview School for Brunswick last July 10. The Union County team com- Chelsea Lonardo, Woodbridge Alyssa Kurilew, South Plainfield standout-. Abdul MCCrary, Windale Cerebral Palsy in Edison. menced practice with a single session last Saturday at Gary Amanda Miller, East Brunswick Nicole Reda, South River Bates, Darrell Glo\cr and Jason All players, coaches, cheerleaders and parents were Kehler Stadium in Westfield. A double session was planned Jennifer Scotti, Iselin Kennedy Melissa Szabo, Spotswood Crutchfield. NJ hosts Hudson Val- invited to attend last night's annual pre-game banquet at the for Sunday. Lisa Triano, Piscataway Michelle Vargo, Dunellen ley UTS Saturday night at 7:30. Pines Manor in Edison. (See UNION COUNTY, Page 11) Danielle Veverka. South Brunswick Tamisha Wade, New Brunswick PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Cranford baseball squad captures tournament title Tops East Brunswick in championship game The Cranford Tournament age 10 baseball team went with the Cougars facing the only other undefeated team in undefeated throughout the North Jersey State Tournament this double-elimination tournament and last year's runner- at Pershing Field in Jersey City last week. up, East Brunswick. . The next stop-is the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Albany, The winner of this game would go right to the champi- which features the top teams from New Jersey, New York, . onship. Cranford came out swinging and scored four runs Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. in the first inning. East Brunswick, out to avenge last year's Cranford's North Jersey State Tournament record was a loss, came out strong and scored seven times in the bottom perfect 4-0, with wins over Matawan 13-1, Montville 9-7 of the first to take a 7-4 lead. and East Brunswick 13-7 and 21-7. However, the East Brunswick pitchers couldn't keep a Against Matawan, Cranford took command right from strong Cranford team down. Cranford came back in the sec- the start by batting through the order and pushing six runs ond inning to tie the score at 7-7. across the plate in the first inning. The Cougar pitching then settled in and only gave up- The Cougars never looked back after that, scoring seven two more runs the rest of the way. Davis and Forrestal han- more runs in the third inning and shortening the game to dled the mound duties. four innings after the mercy rule was enforced. As always, the key to the tournament was Cranford's Cranford pitchers Tyler Davis and Sean Feeney com- productive offense. Cranford pushed another six runs bined to strike out five batters and yielded just one hit. The across the plate and finished with 18 hits en route to the six- Cougar offense was sparked by Jake Forrestal's three this, run triumph. Jack McCaughey's two, two runs and two RBI and Tommy The Cranford offense had four players with three hits Trotter's two and a walk. apiece, those being McCaffery, DiFrancesco. Mike Guar- la its second game, Cranford faced a "never say die" riello and Forrestal. Trotter had two hits and a walk, with Moritville team. Just like in their first game, the Cougars three runs scored and one RBI from his lead-off spot in the started out strong, scoring three runs in the first inning. order. Photo by Barbara Kofckalis After three innings, the Cougars were behind 7-3. East Brunswick returned for the championship game All-County Basketball Camp instructor Pat Hagan guides youngsters, from left, Olivia The Cougar bats awakened in the fourth inning and the and had to beat Cranford twice to win the title. After two Florence of Linden, 8, and Nekeia Scotland of Roselle, 10. team batted through the order and evened the score at 7-7. innings of play, the game was scoreless. Cranford pitchers held Montville's batters in check through The visiting Cranford team then scored eight runs over the last two innings and the Cougars then pushed two more the next, three innings, with a score of 8-0 going into the runs across the plate in the fifth for the victory. fifth. Philosophy of coaches is to The mound duties were shared by Sean Feeney, Jake East Brunswick showed no quit and refused to give up, Forrestal and Tyler Davis. The Cougar bats featured closing to within 8-7. The bottom of the fifth inning con- Andrew DiFrancesco with four hits, one run and two RBI; cluded with a solid catch by Trotter that stranded the bases stress hoop fundamentals Trotter with three hits and three runs; Jack McCaffery with loaded. two hits, one walk, and two runs and Alex Plick with two The Cougars responded to East Brunswick's seven hits, one walk and one run. unanswered runs by scoring 11 times on 13 hits in the top They try to temper 'Sportscenter' influence Cranford's third game was probably its most important, of the sixth to go on to win the crown. By Jeff Cummins lot of times, what they see on TV. Of course, that's not StaffWriter always the best thing for young people to see while they are ROSELLE - Joe Skrec watched the basketball action in trying to learn fundamentals. front of him. When the time came for the children to take a "It's okay to want to 'Be like Mike' and those sorts of Piatkowski, Plate, French break, Skrec counted down the final seconds. There was no things, but what we try to tell them is how much work it electronic clock to count down the seconds for him. This takes to get on Sportscenter. It's always been a camp about was as pure and old school as sports gets. fundamentals. What I always try to say to the campers is splash way to first place As time has gone on, plenty of things have changed in that if you learn one or two things here, then you will have society and in sports. However, Skrec and his colleague Pat had a productive camp." Hagan have not changed the way they coach or teach the So, in essence, this camp was the exact opposite of the Excel in meet against Roycefield Swim Club game. ABCD camp that took place earlier this month in Hacken- The Cranford Gators traveled to the Roycefield Swim Finishing fifth were Patricia Kolesa in the butterfly: Erin The two varsity hoop coaches at Roselle Catholic run sack. There were no corporate sponsors at Hagan and Club in Hillsborough on July 10 to participate in the Royce- McAuliffe in the butterfly; Kathleen French in the breast- the All County Basketball Camp, which just completed its Skrec's camp and there was no "big-time" atmosphere. field Sprints. stroke; Julie Byrne in the freestyle; Kevin Kolesa in the 24th summer of instruction at Roselle Catholic High , This camp was pure, back-to-basics basketball, and "This is a fun meet" head coach Ashley Klappholz butterfly and Eric Rosa in the backstroke; School. Hagan is the boys' basketball coach and Skrec the there is definitely a lot that can be said for that said.' "Every event is a 25-yard race." Sixth for Cranford were Kathleen French in the butter- girls' No, the camp has not produced any Michael Jordans, The swimmers are entered as a team, but participate for fly; Danielle McAuliffe in the butterfly and breaststroke; "I told the kids the first day of camp, 'We are not going Kobe Bryants or Sebastian Telfairs, but Hagan and Skrec themselves. Kelly McAuliffe in the freestyle; Kevin Kolesa in the back- to reinvent basketball,'" Hagan said. "It's still basketball can proudly point to the number of players who have gone stroke and freestyle and Sean French in the breaststroke. and it's going to be the same way for the next 50 years as it on to coach after spending "their days in-this camp, includ- Swimmers race in their age group and there are several was for the last 50 years. ing Jose Rebimbus, the head coach of the William Paterson heats per race. Seventh for the Gators were Patricia Kolesa in the back- "You have to adjust things all the time, though. Most of University men's basketball team. Points are awarded for the first 10 places and there are stroke; Julie Byrne in the breaststroke; Erin McAuliffe in high-point winners in each age group and sex. the breaststroke and Sean French in the backstroke and these kids are NBA fans and one of the things we've told "Kids are kids," Skrec said. "Kids want to have fun, but freestyle. them was that in the last couple of years, movement has they will test you. For the most part, we have had kids at" Cranford Gator swimmers performed very well. come back to the NBA after it used to be post-up, throw to our camps who have been coaehable and teachable." First-place finishes were recorded by Kayla Piatkowski Eighth were Kelly McAuliffe in the butterfly; Kathleen in the backstroke: Michael Plate in the butterfly and back- French in the backstroke; Danielle McAuliffe in the back- the big man and everyone get out of the way." The bottom line is that Skrec and Hagan don't make any stroke and Sean French in the butterfly. stroke; Geoffrey Walano in the coaches individual medley; Hagan referred to the fact that in the early 1990s, the guarantees. They merely acknowledge the quid pro quo Seconds were turned in by Kayla Piatkowski in the but- Kayla Piatkowski in the freestyle; Nicholas Kalafatis in the style of play in the National Basketball Association had nature of basketball. Their camp is old fashioned, just like terfly and breaststroke; Julie Byrne in the butterfly and butterfly and breaststroke and Eric Rosa in the freestyle. evolved into a very motionless style in which the ball was the style of basketball they coach. Patricia Kolesa in the freestyle. Ninth were Megan Byrne in the butterfly; Kelly McAu- constantly passed to the center, who usually tried to use his NOTES: Rebimbas was named this year's Atlantic liffe in the backstroke: Candice Durant in the backstroke; bulk to score near the basket. Region Coach of the Year in Division 3 as announced by Thirds were posted by Julie Byrne in the backstroke; Kathleen French in the freestyle; Brian McAuliffe in the For the most part, though, the camp run by Hagan and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Erin McAuliffe in the backstroke; Patricia Kolesa in the freestyle and Nicholas Kalafatis in the freestyle. Skrec remains almost "Hoosiers"-esque in nature. Hagan He guided the Pioneers to a 23-8 record that included the breaststroke; Erin McAuliffe in the freestyle; Anthony noticed that some players have been coached so much that New Jersey Athletic Conference championship and a berth Kalafatis in the backstroke and freestyle; Connor Harkins Placing 10th were Eric Rosa in the butterfly and they are not used to playing basketball without supervision. in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division 3 tournament. in the backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle; Kevin Kolesa Nicholas Kalafatis in the backstroke. in the breaststroke and Michael Plate in the breaststroke "Several other swimmers participated and did very well "I think the older kids come and they've been playing This was the second time that Rebimbas was named the and freestyle. against very good competition," assistant coach Geoff with their grammar school team or a junior high school region's Coach of the Year, having also been honored in Walano said. team and everything is organized practices and they run 2001 after leading William Paterson to the national cham- Fourths were recorded by Vanessa Rosa in the butterfly, plays," Hagan said. "When they get here, the first couple of pionship that season. He guided the Pioneers to their fourth breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle and Connor Harkins Michael Plate was high-point winner for the boys' age days of camp, there is no offense. It's not like they're used NJAC title and sixth NCAA Division 3 playoff appearance in the butterfly. 15 group. to going to the playground and playing without the ball. All in 2005-2006. these kids play organized basketball. They have an adult Mil seasons at the helm, Rebimbas has led William coaching them. When Joe and I grew up, you went to the Paterson to four 20-win campaigns, with this past winter's playground and you played." squad tying for the second-most victories in school history. HURRY IN! LIMITED TIME "I think you can definitely see a 'Sportscenter' influence Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment on the players," Skrec said. "We see them try to emulate, a [email protected]. PlanAtPenn tFederal,

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He played in 17 the fact that I didn't want to sit on the bench the next sea- games and only scored in double figures once. son," Desk said. "I just spent more time in the gym. I'm This summer, he played for the Gothic Knights* team in trying to get back towher e I was in high school, when I was the George Ballard Summer League. Desir made his scoring a lot," biggest contribution when it mattered the most, scoring 21 NJCU has hosted the George Ballard Summer League points as the Gothic Knights came from behind to beat Up for 15 seasons and has qualified for the final every year. The Hill 97-93 to capture the league championship. This was the seventh time that NJCU won the league. The With his team trailing by 10 points with less than 15 school won its first six titles in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, minutes remaining in the game, Desir made back-to-back 2002 and 2004. 3-point shots to cut the deficit to two at 71-69. Desk's sud- NJCU also earned some redemption for a previous loss den improvement offers evidence that the extra work he put to Up The Hill, a collection of current and former college in certainly upgraded his performance. players from the Newark area. Up The Hill topped NJCU in NJCU head coach Charles Brown already noticed last year's final, 79-70. Desk's improvement This season marked the second consecutive year that the "Aaron always was a pretty good shooter, but at the col- No. 3 seed beat the top seed in the feiaL The Gothic lege level he was not always able to get his shot off," Knights advanced after a 71-62 win over' No. 2 seed Brown said. "During the season, I could tell he had William Paterson University on June 28. Above, the Linden Rec Department continued its summer program with ail parks battling improved even though his scoring didn't come up. He has NJCU concluded summer league play with an impres- for supremacy in the Inline Hockey Hot Shot competition. Front row, from left, are Mergim shown marked improvement not only in his shooting, but in sive 8-2 mark. Giyiqi, Malek Saadeh and Shannon Walsh. Back row, from left, are Danielle Monaco, his thought process in terms of the game and what we are Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Daniel Tekula, Erin Murphy and Salwa Saadeh. Below, the Tiger Baseball Camp was trying to do. [email protected]. held at Memorial Field under the direction of Linden High School baseball coach Dan Mondelli. Here, instructor Brandon Czakowski demonstrates proper fielding technique. Union County goes for 4th win in a row (Continued from Page 9) this past spring for a Cougar squad that finished 14-3 in its "The South Brunswick PAL has also gotten behind the second year of varsity status. game and sponsored a barbeque after a practice," Borden Zamorski, who has played lacrosse since the 8th grade, said. "They are trying to make the game a community day will be attending one'of the top Division 1 lacrosse schools event by donating thek field and facilities for no charge, in the country. which I think is great. At East Brunswick, we also didn't However, he has his priorities straight as far as academ- charge." ics and athletics are concerned. - "Fkst and foremost, Johns Hopkins is a great academic Live internet radio coverage debuts institution," Zamorski said. For the first time, the Snapple Bowl will be broadcast "I'm going there to go to school first and to play foot- live over the internet. New Jersey Internet Radio will be ball second. Getting a good education is No. 1 and they doing the live broadcast, with Joe Nolan handling play-by- believe in that play and Butch Seltzer ofrraffic.com the commentary. "The facilities down there are phenomenal, with football Seltzer, a 1984 East Brunswick grad who played for the and lacrosse sharing the same fields and practice areas. It Bears, is also affiliated with one of the game's other spon- had everything I was looking for, including my major. sors, that being Nett Aviation. When I visited, it felt like a great fit." The game will also be aked on tape delay on the local Zamorski, who first visited last summer before returning Piscataway television station at a date to be determined. on a recruiting visit in February, will major in material sci- NOTES: Zamorski graduated among the top 20 stu- ence engineering. He was recruited to play football there. dents in his senior class at Cranford, the owner of an "They just graduated a quarterback who started for four impressive 4.15 grade-point average. He also played varsi- years, so there's an opportunity to play," Zamorski said. ty lacrosse for a second straight season, starring on defense "We'll see when I get there." 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Matt Poskay . Ray SVtegill• Kevin Nolan wwiAMiewarkbears.Gom PAGE 12 — THURSDAY, JULY 20,2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Revised reclassification puts Brearley wrestling back in CJ Other Union County schools affected as well By JR Parachini Parsippany, Ridgefield Park/Ridgefield, Weequahic, West Sports Editor Essex. After the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic NOTES: New to the section in general classification are Association released its 2006-2007 reclassification to the High Tech, Hudson Tech, Mountain Lakes, Snyder of Jer- media in mid June, many errors were found. sey City and Summit, which returns. Mountain Lakes At left, Robert Gomulka A revision had to be done, with that information being remains in Group 1 for football and wrestling, while Sum- holds a trophy in one completed by July 7 and released last week. mit moved to Central Jersey for football. Garfield, Lenape hand and a plaque in the Union County public high schools, once again, are situ- Valley, Madison and Mendham are new to the section this other that honors him for ated in North Jersey, Section 2 and Central Jersey for the year for football. Garfield is new this season for wrestling, being named this year's 2006-2007 academic year. as well. St. Mary and Elizabeth Revisions directly affecting Union County schools per- GROUP 1 Academy of Linden's General: Arts, Becton, Belvidere, Bloomfield Tech.. Student-Athlete of the tained to the sport of wrestling. Brearley moved back to Year. Below, are the out- Central Jersey from North 1, Cranford moved back to Dayton, Glen Ridge, Harrison, Hoboken, Lyndhurst, standing track and field North 2 from Central and Johnson moved back to North 2 McNair Academic, Newark Tech, North 13th Street Tech, athletes of St. Mary and from Central. North Arlington, North Star Academy, Palisades Park, Elizabeth Academy. Last year, Group 1 Brearley was in Central Jersey, cap- Ridgefield, Science, Secaucus, Technology, University, turing that sectional title for the first time by beating Academy Charter of Jersey City, Weehawken, Whippany Roselle Park in the final. With Brearley originally moving Park. back to North 2 and Roselle Park remaining in Central, it Football: Becton, Belvidere, Bernards, Brearley, Day- appeared that both would be heavy favorites to win those ton, Glen Ridge, Harrison, Hoboken, Lyndhurst, New Prov- sections and then possibly meet in the 2007 Group 1 semis. idence, North Arlington, Palisades Park, Ridgefield, Now, with Brearley back in Central, it appears that both Roselle Park, Secaucus, Verona, Weehawken, Whippany will be on a collision course, once again, to meet in the Park, Wood-Ridge. Central Jersey, Group 1 final for a second consecutive year. Wresting: Becton/Wallington, Belvidere, Bernards, Cranford was in North 2, Group 2 for wrestling last year, Cedar Grove, Dover, Glen Ridge, Hasbrouck while the school's general classification was North 2, Heights/Wood-Ridge, Leonia/Palisades Park, Group 3 and football classification Central Jersey, Group 2. Lyndhurst/North Arlington, Madison, Mountain Lakes, Cranford is now back in North 2, Group 3 for football New Providence, Newark Central, Rutherford, Secau- and remains in North 2, Group 3 for general classification. cus/Weehawken, Verona, Whippany Park. According to the NJSIAA, Cranford was moved to Cen- NOTES: New to the section in general classification are tral Jersey, Group 2 for wrestling back in June, although it Becton, Harrison, Newark Tech, North 13th Street Tech, was still listed in Norm 2, Group 2. Palisades Park and Whippany Park. Returning to the sec- Now, the NJSIAA says it put Cranford back hi North 2, tion in football are Brearley, Dayton and Roselle Park. Day- Group 2 for wrestling, so the Cougars stay in the section ton has varsity football for the first time since 2000. Dover they were in last year for that sport. is new to the section for wrestling. Johnson was in Central Jersey, Group 2 for wrestling CENTRAL JERSEY last year and remained there as of June. Now, Johnson has GROUP 2 been moved back to North 2, Group 2 for wrestling. The General: Bordentown, Carteret, Delaware Valley, Crusaders will remain in Central Jersey, Group 2 for gener- Ewing, Gov. Livingston, Hillside, Jackson Liberty, John- al classification and footbal. son, Manasquan, Matawan, New Providence, North Plain- Here's a look at all four groups in North 2 and Group 2 field, Rahway, Raritan, Roselle, Roselle Park, Rumson-Fair and Group 1 in Central Jersey: Haven, Shore Regional, Somerville, Spotswood, Wee- NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2 quahic. GROUP4 Football: Carteret, Delaware Valley, Ewing, Gov. Liv- General: Barringer, Bayonne, Bridgewater-Raritan, ingston, Hillside, Hopewell Valley, Iselin Kennedy, John- Columbia, Dickinson, Edison, Elizabeth, Franklin, Irving- son, Matawan, North Plainfield, Rahway, Raritan, Red ton. Linden, Newark East Side, North Hunterdon. Perth Bank Regional, Rumson-Fair Haven, Snyder, Somerville, Amboy, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Plainfield, J.P. Stevens, Spotswood, Summit, Weequahic. Union, Watchung Hills, Westfield, Woodbridge. Wrestling: Allentown, Delaware Valley, Ewing, ' Football: Barringer, Bayonne, Bridgewater-Raritan, Hopewell Valley, Iselin Kennedy. Long Branch, Man- Columbia, Dickinson, Edison, Elizabeth, Franklin, Linden, asquan, Matawan, Monmouth Regional, North Plainfield, North Hunterdon, Perth Amboy, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rahway, Raritan, Red Bank Regional, Rumson-Fair Haven, Plainfield, J.P. Stevens, Union, Watchung Hills. Westfield, Somerville, South Plainfield, Spotswood. Woodbridge. NOTES: New to the section for general classification Wrestling: Barringer, Bayonne, Bridgewater-Raritan, are Bordentown, Ewing and Matawan. New for football are Columbia, Edison, Elizabeth, Franklin, Linden, North Hun- Ewing, Red Bank Regional, Snyder of Jersey City, Summit terdon, Perth Amboy, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Plainfield, and Weequahic. How about a Snyder of Jersey City at Red J.P. Stevens, Union, Watchung "kills, Westfield, Wood- Bank Regional or Ewing sectional football playoff game. I bridge. guess the NJSIAA doesn't mind long-bus rides from one Ika is honored as a NOTES: Irvington drops to Group 3 for football and end of the state to the other, especially with gas remaining wrestling, with North Hunterdon replacing. Franklin is also over $3. New to the section for wrestling are Ewing, Long new to the section for wrestling. Branch, perennial power South Plainfield and Spotswood. Student-Athlete of the Year GROUP3 GROUP 1 General: Colonia, Cranford, Emerson (U.C.), Ferris, General: Academy Charter, Asbury Park, Bound Holmdel, Iselin Kennedy, Middletown South, Mendham, Brook, Brearley, Create Charter, Dunellen, East Brunswick Track star at St. Maty and Elizabeth Academy in Linden Millbum, Morristown, New Brunswick, Nutley, Ridge, Tech, Florence, Henry Hudson, Highland Park, Keansburg, Every year Saints Mary and Elizabeth Academy in Lin- Regine Osias: 200 meters Scotch Plains, Shabazz, South Plainfield, Union Hill, Keyport, Manville, Metuchen, Middlesex, Middlesex den recognizes their athletes for their hard work and dedi- Brittany Adams: 200 meters Voorhees, Warren Hills, West Morris, Newark West Side. Academy, Perth Amboy Tech, Piscataway Tech, Point cation. Football: Colonia, Cranford, Emerson (U.C.), Ferris, Pleasant Beach, Robbinsville, Somerset Tech, South An 8th grade student is selected as the overall Student- Assumption Invitational Meet, May 13 in Morristown Irvington. Memorial (WNY), Millbum, Montgomery, Mor- Amboy, South Hunterdon, South River, Woodbridge Tech. Athlete. 200-meter, girls 7 & 8th grade: Janee McCummings. ristown, Newark East Side, New Brunswick, Ridge, Scotch Football: Asbury Park, Bordentown, Bound Brook, This is no easy task, because the review process looks at fifth place. Plains, Shabazz, South Plainfield, Union Hill, Voorhees, Burlington City, Dunellen, Florence, Highland Park, the student based on his or her academic standing, athletic 100-meter, girls 3rd & 4th grade: Kailyn Grant, Warren Hills, Newark West Side. Keansburg. Keyport, Manville, Metuchen, Middlesex, New contribution, community service and impact on the school second place. Wrestling: Colonia, Emerson (U.C.), Holmdel, Irving- Egypt, Point Pleasant Beach, Robbinsville, Roselle, Shore community as well. 100-meter, girls 7 & 8th grade: Janee McCummings, ton, Livingston, Middletown South, Millbum, Morristown, Regional, South Hunterdon, South River. The 2005-2006 Student-Athlete of the Year was all of fifth place. Newark East Side, Princeton, Ridge, Scotch Plains, Wrestling: Bordentown, Bound Brook, Brearley/Day- those things and more. 100-meter, boys 7th & 8th grade: Neil Rasbury, fifth place. Shabazz, Union Hill, Voorhees, Warren Hills, Newark West ton, Burlington City, Highland Park, Keansburg, Key- The Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Academy Student-Athlete 4 x 100 meter relay girls 5th and 6th grade: Bryanna Grant, Side. port/Henry Hudson, Manville, Metuchen, of the Year is Robert Gomulka. Lauren Faria, Stephanie Gomulka, Zenobia Rasbury. NOTES: Iselin Kennedy, Middletown South and Union Middlesex/Dunellen, New Egypt, Point Pleasant Beach, a Hill are new to the general classification. Cranford returns Riverside, Robbinsville, Roselle Park, Shore Regional, Track athletes excel Our Lady of Sorrows Meet, May 7 in Maplewood to the section for football for the first time since 2002. Irv- South River.. Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Academy athletes excelled at 400-meter, boys 7 & 8th grade: Wendy Joseph, third place. ington is new to the section in football and wrestling, mak- NOTES: New to the section in general classification are the three track meets in May. Here's a look at their results: 200-meter, boys 3rd and 4th grade: Farley Thomas, ing the section that much stronger in football. New to the Bound Brook, Brearley, Create Charter, Dunellen and fifth place. section in wrestling are Irvington, perennial Essex County Somerset Tech. Holy Trinity Meet, May 23 in Westfield 200-meter, girls 5th & 6th grade: Lauren Faria, fifth place. power Livingston, Millbum and Princeton. Brearley was in this section two years ago before mov- 150-yard dash, boys K-2nd grade: Andrew Hilton, 200-meter, girls 7 & 8th grade: Janee McCummings, GROUP2 ing back to North 2 last year. New for football are Rob- second place. second place. General: Bernards, Caldwell, Chatham, Cliffside Park, binsville and Roselle, with Roselle dropping from Group 2. 150-yard dash, girls K-2nd grade: Taylor Grant, 100-meter, girls 3rd & 4th grade: Kailyn Grant, sixth place. Dover, Hackettstown, Hanover Park, High Tech, Hudson The Rams reached the 1981 North 2, Group 1 champi- fourth place. 100-meter, boys 7th & 8th grade: Neil Rasbury, sixth place. Tech, Lincoln, Lodi, Madison, Mountain Lakes, Newark. onship game, falling to Brearley 17-15. New to the section 200-meter, girls 3rd & 4th grade: Kailyn Grant, sixth place. Central, Orange, Parsippany, Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, for wrestling is Robbinsville. 200-meter, girls 7 & 8th grade: Janee McCummings, MVPs honored at dinner Snyder, Summit, West Essex. NON-PUBLIC A, NORTH: second place. Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Academy in Linden held their Football: Caldwell, Chatham, Cliffside Park, Dover, As far as parochial schools go, Kent Place in Summit, 100-meter, boys 3rd & 4th grade: Marcus McClary, annual sports dinner in April to recognize and celebrate the Fort Lee, Garfield, Hackettstown, Hanover Park, Lenape Mother Seton in Clark, Oak Knoll in Summit, Roselle third place. achievements of their young athletes. Valley, Lincoln, Lodi, Madison, Mendham, Montville, Catholic in Roselle and Union Catholic in Scotch Plains 100-meter, girls 3rd & 4th grade: Kailyn Grant, fifth place. MVP awards were handed out for fall and winter sports. Newark Central, Orange, Parsippany, Rutherford, West remain in Non-Public A, North. 100-meter, girls 7 & 8th grade: Janee McCummings, The following students were selected: Essex. NON-PUBLIC B, NORTH: third place. Jade Weatherington, Biddy Cheerleading Wrestling: Caldwell, Chatham, Cliffside Park, Cran- Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, Oratory Prep hi 100-meter, boys 7th & 8th grade: Robert Gomulka, Ashley Cruz, JV cheerleading ford, Fort Lee. Garfield, Gov. Livingston, Hackettstown, Summit, St. Mary's of Elizabeth and St. Patrick's of Eliza- fifth place. Lauren Faria, JV volleyball Hanover Park, Johnson, Mendham, Morris Hills, Orange, beth remain in Non-Public B, North. Girls 5th & 6th grade medley relay: 500 x 200 x 200 x 200 " Colleen Waltner, varsity volleyball x 200, 2nd place. Jason Szurlej, 3rd-4th grade basketball Kailyn Grant: 500 meters Norman Smith, 5th-6th grade basketball Stephanie Gomulka: 200 meters Wendy Joseph, 7th-8th grade basketball American Legion play begins to heat op Lauren Faria: 200 meters Janee McCummings, track and field Amateur baseball fans in the area will get a smorgasbord Roselle won the Union County Senior Legion champi- of Ameriqan Legion baseball over the next week. Both the onship with a record of 16-4. Senior and Junior legions will play their district tournament Union, with a record of 15-5, will play its game at 7 p.m. games hi the coming days. on Saturday. Union Rams grid practice begins Aug. 1 The Senior Legion games will be played at multiple Oratory will play at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Union Rams football and cheerleading practice is sched- More information about the practices may be obtained sites starting on Saturday. There will be two very busy sites Junior Legion district games began with play-in contests uled to begin Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at Rabkin Field on by calling 908-688-RAMS. in Union, Teener Field and Rabkin Field. The Union team Tuesday. Swanstrom Place. will host the games at Teener Field, while the Oratory team Junior Legion district action will continue tonight, with There is still time to register for the upcoming season, Linden Rec hoop leagues playing will play host at Rabkin Field. the quarterfinals played on Saturday, the semifinals Sun- with registration taking place at the Rabkin Field Field- Basketball fever has hit Linden.: In all, six Union County-based teams will compete in day and the final on Monday. house. - The Linden Recreation Department is sponsoring boys' the districts, with one other game being played at Breslin More information may be obtained by visiting the Union Team/squad sizes are limited, so early registration is high school and girls' high school age basketball leagues Field in Lyndhurst and one at Gardener Field in Denville, County American Legion website: suggested. that are taking place right now. located just off Route 46. www.ucseniorlegion.homestead.com. All ages are as of Aug. 1,2006. Boys' games are played at Linden High School, Monday Registration fees are as follows: flag foofball/cheerlead- through Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. ing, ages 5-6, $40.00; cheerleading, ages 7-15, $90.00 and Girls' games are played at Soehl Middle School, Tues- Springfield soccer registration extended to Aug. 4 football, ages 7-15, $125.00. days and Thursdays, at 5:30 p.m. As a result of the township-approved merger that hap- Chisholm and Sara Bailey centers. For Football players, there are age and weight restric- Both leagues are scheduled to run through a week from pened shortly before the end of the school year between the Both the 'in-town' K-2 Program and the Recreation Soc- tions for each squad. this Monday, which is July 31. Soccer Club of Springfield and Springfield Recreation Soc- cer, grades 3-11, Program commence their respective sea- There is a discount for additional children in the same There is no charge for anyone interested in attending cer -...which participates in the InterCounty Youth Soccer sons in early September. family, in the same program. any of the games. League in the 10-and-under and above age group programs Practices and training sessions will be at the discretion In order for a child to be rostered to participate, an orig- More information about the boys' and girls' leagues may - registration forms were distributed to area schools later of individual team coaches. inal birth certificate, a current small wallet photo, a 2006 be obtained by calling 908-474-8600. than usual. More information may be obtained by calling Spring- doctor's note arid a final June 2006 report card are required. Information about the leagues may also be obtained by Accordingly, the registration deadline for the Recreation field Soccer Club Recreation Director Rob Rinderman at Proof of residency is needed for children who do not visiting the website: www.Linden-NJ.org and clicking onto Soccer Program has been extended to Aug. 4. 973-978-9142. attend Union public schools. recreation. Interested participants can pick up forms at both the Rinderman can be e-mailed at: [email protected]. WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 — PAGE 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Life isn 't so safe in the 'Dark Part of the Forest' By Ruth Ross Correspondent Every child deliciously scared by fairy tales knows that terrible things happen to children who venture from home into the deep, dark forest: they get lost or are kidnapped, are pushed by witches into ovens, are boiled or even killed. Modern psychologists have seen such tales' dark forest as a metaphor for the dark unconscious where people hide their secrets, fears or desires that cannot stand the light of disclosure. Both views of the forest inform "Dark Part of the Forest," a play by Tammy Ryan now receiving its world premiere at the aptly named Premiere Stages on the Kean University campus hi Union. This psychological thriller chroni- cles the story of Joan, a protective mother who has moved to an isolated house in the forest one hour west of Pittsburgh in an effort to save her 12- year-old daughter, Emily, from the perils of guns, drugs and the emphasis on looks prevalent in the city and to salvage her failing marriage to Bill, an air traffic controller. In Premiere Stages' production of 'Dark Part of the Forest' Emily, played by Sarah Hyland, Joan has second thoughts about the and Joan, played by Toby Poser, have heated words after Emily tells her mother she's "safety" of country life when Emily going to a sleepover with her new friends at a family cabin, even though two girls have brings news from school that the sec- been kidnapped, raped and murdered recently. ond girl in six months has disappeared well-written dialogue naturally and the lines as Joan, Toby Posner is ery and ability to recite and act some from the bus stop, only to be found convincingly. attractive and sympathetic as the once- very mature material without awk- raped, murdered and buried deep in The impending doom is further fearless teen from Queens who used to wardness or self-consciousness. the woods. Her mind and memory heightened by Bill Moryka's forest go out looking for Son of Sam that sul- "Dark Part of the Forest" was haunted by the 1977 serial killer Son looming over the couple's home and try summer when he went on a killing selected by a panel of judges as the of Sam, when she herself "came, of Nadine Charlsen's eerie lighting. The spree, when "fear was a pill (she) best play submitted to The Premiere age," Joan's fears are heightened when link to fairy tale horror is reinforced could take and then forget." Now, par- Stages Play Festival, an initiative to Emily requests permission to go on a by slides projected on the back wall of alyzed by fear for her child, she risks encourage and nurture emerging sleepover with her new friends at a the stage. To further make the connec- suffocating Emily and driving her dramatists in New Jersey and the family cabin, chaperoned by the host- tion, Joan addresses the audience from away with her super-protective atti- greater metropolitan area, and was a ess's 16-year-old sister. What happens •tune to time, referencing such tales as tude and actions. crowd-pleaser at staged readings. It's next will have you on the edge of your "Cinderella," "Rumplestiltskin," "Lit- Gregory Northrup's Bill is mad- easy to see why. With its timely and seat. tle Red Riding Hood" and "Henny deningly unconcerned about his wife's thought-provoking topic, its "who- Joan, played by Toby Poser, tries to continue with her Although the play is a tad overwrit- Penny." The music from "Peter and fears and may even be a cad regarding dunit" slant beloved of today's audi- daily routine as if nothing is amiss in "Dark Part of the For- ten, coming in at just under two hours the Wolf," narrated by Dame Edna, the couple's relationship. Rita Rehn is -ences and its terrific acting, "Dark Part est,' but can't escape to feeling of foreboding that some- with no intermission, the tension is so sets the scene even before the play adorable as Joan's city friend, Karen, of the Forest" is a worthy addition to thing horrible is going to happen. thick, one can cut it with a knife. John begins. - who visits.from time to time to cheer modern theater. and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and aters is free. For information and tick- Wooten's taut direction keeps the What keeps the play natural and Joan and reach" out to Emily. Bat it's The play runs through July 30, hi Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are afford- ets, call the Wiikins Theatre Box action moving inexorably onward, fresh is the superb acting by the four young Sarah Hyland as Emily who Kean University's Wiikins Theater. able, the facilities air-conditioned and Office at 908-737-SHOW. Premiere while his four actors speak Ryan's principals. Reciting the lion share of steals the show with her natural deliv- Performances are Thursday, Friday parking hi close proximity to the the- Stages is an Actors' Equity- company. 'Boy Gets Girl' Smiling has become as 'American' as apple pie Look at your mouth. It is the most of the disposable friend yet, for -the demise of accomplished -entertainers important feature in America today. next decade you've got to look around on television. Talent intimidates us. Americans must have the largest The Art Of and dispose of two. Your friends will We prefer Amateur Hours. Even the mouths on the planet, for we are be nervously thinking, "Wow, the news we watch now features show- offered triple portions of food, giant Laughter decade's almost over, who's she gonna your-teeth jesters in place of serious drop, me or Gladys?" Yup, we're no commentators. Locally, it is usually glasses of Smoothies and Lattes and By Helen Argers quadruple-decker sandwiches without longer living in a Tom, Dick and Harry two newscasters — man and woman thought of the size of the mouths world. Harry's the dumpee. And Dick — competing at trading giggles required to open wide enough to shove omy-priced ones from Australia. But is next. And then Gladys. If this trend between reporting murders and acci- it all in. in America, teeth definitely have to continues, soon Americans will be dents. Their kidding is a reassurance So I'm guessing the medical pro- flash to indicate we're friendly. Of friendless. Results, we cling to our that nothing really serious is happen- fession will come to the rescue with a course, sharks have large teeth, but families. But divorce is spreading, too. ing. new surgical procedure, sure to be they craftily do not show us their teeth At this rate, we'll soon be a complete Then, there's a third clown guy or much in demand, called "Hingeoplas- until we're one-on-one, and then it's nation of loners. The only solution is gal, usually the weather person, des- ty." Or adding hinges to mouths, too late to realize they're not smiling! to get ahead of the vogue by instantly perate to butt in on the anchors' come- allowing them to open wider. The The rest of the tune, they only bash- dropping all your friends and family at dy routines, who finally has his dental profession and fast food com- fully show us a fin, trying purposely to once! moment when he gleefully announces panies, undoubtedly, will sponsor this pass as porpoises or dolphins, who Being a loners' nation, we reach "Ha! Ha! Hurricane!" procedure, and McDonald's will feel actually do smile — wide enough to out to bond with strangers, preferably This lack of interest in taking any- free to come out with new six-decker be cast as movie star heroes. long-distance strangers such as televi- thing seriously explains our current burger, aptly named: "The McHinge!" In America, smiles mean every- sion people who are chosen for their movie choices or cartoon films. Hav- Get ready to be the first on your block thing. We elect people because they nonstop smiles that proclaim, "I'm ing dumped people, we find ourselves to have this operation. Fast foods for seem friendly rather than smart. Katie your pal." Ditto, sitcoms. No wonder more readily empathizing with cars, you will be faster. One gulp and your Couric made it big time because she "Friends" was such a success. Yet, penguins, mice and fish. Even ogres. plate's clean. seemed like a good-natured gal you'd often, they seem like cliques, and we Friendly ones, of course. Also, Americans value large^shiny want to hang with. We don't like peo- feel left-out. Which explains the rise This progression shows that we are white teeth. To reach this goal, we ple who act as if they are important of Reality Shows, featuring groups regressing to our childhood. Which stuff our mouths with a tray, filled because they make us feel unimpor- you definitely don't want to belong to. also explains the return of our comic with whitening liquid, keeping it in tant. Julia Roberts' large, friendly In fact, watching real people-making book heroes. Superman is back. Bat- there till our teeth whiten. smile and down-to-earth persona fools of themselves verifies our drop- man regularly swoops down on us. Or use strips —making enuncia- made her box office boffo. Her male a-friend trend. We sit alone, laughing Spider-man crawls after. And pirates tion odd. AU in all, we have an oral equivalent is George Clooney, who at all the squiggly things they're swashbuckle everywhere. fixation — which explains 3 why wins awards and our approval with forced to swallow, all the conniving What's our next progression or ret- Angelina Jolie, a premier actress, is twinkling eyes that say, "I'm just kid- people they compete with. Our only rogression? Here's a hint: Everyone renowned for a huge mouth and lips ding." connection to them and other Reality get out your rattles. Today's versions enough for two. But the ideal mouth The reason we need friends in the people, dancing and singing for us, is come equipped with smiley faces and has to be loose and open to assure it is White House and on screen is because, going on-line to anonymously change laugh sound tracks. not sneering at us. Sneering is un- according to a recent report, statistics their lives, knowing we are safe at Hey, I'm smiling while I write this. John Vazquez and Erika Sheffer in a scene from 'Boy American, definitely a French and discovered we each have one less per- home where they can't find us and Meaning I like you. Call me "friend." Gets Girl,' presented last summer by Premiere Stages British look; in fact,' if we want lip- sonal friend than 10 years ago, down vote us off our jobs. at Kean University's Wiikins Theatre in Union. curlers, we have to import them from from three. 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Sponsors The Cat in the Hat will be mak- No. 1 is July 17 to July 21; Week No. daily art projects and light snacks and for this program are PSE&G Founda- ing an appearance this season at 2 is July 24 to July 28; Week No. 3 is drinks will also be supplied for tion and Merck & Co Inc. Scholar- the Westfield Summer Workshop's July 31 to Aug. 4; and Week No. 4 is breaks. Children who register for full ships are made possible by Mr. B presentation of Seussical, a musi- Aug. 7 to Aug. II. days are asked to bring their lunch. Printing, Rahway Plaza Apartments, cal story that weaves together Children between the ages of 7 The Summer Art Camp is suitable and Clayton Bonny/River Place at characters from various Dr. Seuss and 14 can be registered for any one for children of all levels of skill and Rahway. tales. - or- more weeks at the Arts Guild, experience who enjoy making art. The Arts Guild of Rahway is a In "Seussical," Horton the Ele- 1670 Irving St., Rahway. Each week Projects are designed to encourage non-profit multidisciplinary center phant tries desperately to save the has a morning session from 9 to individual expression and solutions for the Arts located at 1670 Irving St. citizens of Whoville, who reside 11:30 a.m. and an afternoon session and are not an arts/crafts cookie cut- in downtown Rahway. Each year, the on a speck of dust. Since he is from noon to 2:30 p.m., or children ter approach. This is an ideal oppor- Arts Guild presents a series of month- the only one in the jungle who can can be registered for the entire day. tunity for children to receive a high ly art exhibitions featuring talented hear the Whos in Whoville cry for Call 732-381-7511 for information level of instruction with ample and notable New Jersey emerging help, the Sour Kangaroo and the about fees and to receive a brochure. hands-on attention from our instruc- artists, a jazz series highlighting top rest of the jungle creatures think Full payment must be received to tors to follow a project to completion New Jersey/New York professional he's wasting his time on a speck finalize your child's registration and each day. talent, multi-week art classes in win- of dust. insure a place in the summer camp. There are a limited number of ter, spring and fall, a series of art To add to Horton's troubles, During each week of the camp, scholarships available for needy chil- workshops, and a variety of other arts Mazie LaBird abandons her egg in children will be guided by our profes- dren. and cultural activities. For informa- Horton's care. Poor Horton is so sional instructors through creative art Application forms are available at tion about these fine programs, visit busy with his troubles, that he projects in acrylic painting, printmak- The Arts Guild of Rahway. Call 732- the Web site at: www.rahwayarts- doesn't realize the affections of ing, clay work, mixed media/collage, 381-7511 for information, guidelines guild. Gertrude McFuzz, his neighbor in Several members of the Westfield Summer Workshop sculpture, bookmaking and more. A and forms. org or contact by phone at 732-381- the jungle. JoJo and the Cat in the cast of 'Seussical' include, from left, bottom row, Kelly new project will be introduced each This program is made possible in 7511 or by e-mail at arts- Hat help save the day through cre- Kapur, Alessandra Manduca and Aleta Nadolny; and, top morning and each afternoon and chil- part by a grant from the-NJ State [email protected] ative thinking and imagination. row, Emily McGurk, Cara Costa, Brian Pollock and Mal- The part of Horton the Ele- colm Spurlock. The Cat in the Hat is Katie RembJsz. phant will be played by Malcolm Spurlock of Westfield. The part of nings, Cory Laidlaw, Kathleen son Intermediate School on Rah- Mazie LaBird will be shared Leeper, Kaitlyn Majek, Raquel way Avenue in Westfield. Show Every woman has felt at least once in her between Kelly Kapur of Westfield Mendez, Cleo Murphy-Guerette, times are 1 and 7:30 p.m. in the and Alessandra Manduca of Fan- Clancy Nolan, Molly Prybylski, auditorium. Tickets are S8 for life that she was a "Flower In The Mud." wood. Brian Pollock of Westfield Amy Reich, Mark Roberts, Ariel adults and $6 for senior citizens, will be JoJo and the Cat in the Hat Sheridan, Leila Shevins, Meghan students and children. The West- That she truly wanted to experience real love is played by Katie Rembisz, also Sullivan, Michelle Tager, Maggie field Summer Workshop box of Westfield. The role of Gertrude Tanji, Tyler Todisco, Katherine office phone number is 908-518- and would stop at nothing until she had... McFuzz will be shared by Cara Towers, Victoria Treboschi, Julia 1551. 3 Costa of Cranford and Emily Van Etten, David Verchek, Court- The Westfield Summer Work- After reading Terry and Michael McGowan s McGurk of Roselle Park. Aleta ney Weisse, and Nicole Zimmer- shop is a division of the New Jer- Nadolny of Cranford will be the man. sey Workshop for the Arts, a non- Sour Kangaroo. The Westfield Summer Work- profit organization. love Story, "A Flower In The Mud, "you 11 know why. Members of the cast include shop production of "Seussical" For more information on the Ashley Balfour, Justin Brody, will be directed by Juan Pineda. many programs of the New Jersey WWW.aflowerinthemud. Com Madelyn Cannone, Lucas Cima- The musical director is Valerie Workshop for the Arts, call 908- fonte, Giana DiGiorgio, Claire Pineda and the show is choreo- 789-9696 or visit their Web site at Wherever better books are sold. Dorwart, Sara Frantz, Rebecca graphed by Irene Ulesky. www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Glasser-Baker, Maura Heinbokel, Performances will be on Miranda Jakubek, Alaina Jen- Wednesday and July 27 at the Edi-

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Patrons must be 21 to all groups and organizations in the and older. For more information, calt Union County area. To place your free 908-206-0060. listing, send information- to: Worrall Community Newspapers, 1291 Stuyvesant Group: "Discover Great New Writers: UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The ber. For more information about Admission is $15 and will benefit the Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union 07083. Faxes upcoming Liberty Hail events or for AIDS quilt. For Information, call 908- KIDS may be sent to 908-686-6681. The Fool's Tale" on Wednesday at 7:30 Star-Ledger have partnered to publish p.m. Nicole Galland has created a a new book titled "World of Wonder reservations, call 908-527-0400. 412-9105, press 2. Other concerts will TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL masterful novel combining vivid histori- ' Exploring the Realms of History, Sci- take place at the First United Methodist STORY TIME will be offered at Barnes cal fiction, compelling political intrigue, ence, Nature and Technology." The Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, ART SHOWS and a passionate romance. The debut book brings together 90 of the most CONCERTS corner of North Ave., Westfield. Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., THE SUMMER SHOW, a new exhibi- novel by this award-winning screen- fascinating subjects surveyed by the THE UNION COUNTY SUMMER and the Kids' Writing Workshop, Satur- tion series at the Visual Arts Center of writer will excite fans of all types of fic-World of Wonder series. The book is ARTS FESTIVAL concert series began days at 10 a.m. For information, cal! New Jersey, 68 Elm St., Summit, tion. Join this enlightening book dis- now available for purchase in the Kean Wednesday with a performance by the 973-376-8544. debuts Aug. 1 with a group exhibition cussion group and discover the next University book store and on the Web New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. DANCE featuring members of The New Jersey great writer that your friends will all be site of The Star-Ledger at The other free concerts in the Sum- THE SUMMER SQUARE DANCE Photography Forum. talking about. http://www.nj.com/worldofwonder. mer Arts Festival series include: SEASON has arrived and the local The Aug. 1-31 Summer Show pro- BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 • Wednesday — Amethyst, '80s clubs have joined together to sponsor SINGLES vides a fresh, unusual and eclectic look West, Springfield, will have "Young West, Springfield, will have a Knitters' pop/rack; Saturday night dances at the Spring- SUBURBAN SINGLES GROUP NJ at the contemporary art scene in New Readers: It's Harry Potter's Birthday Group every Monday at 10 a.m. Join • Aug. 2 — Yasgur's Farm1 Wood- field YMCA. The local clubs are Har- forming, inviting single women in their Jersey. The series wilS showcase the Party!" on July 27 at 4:30 p.m. Cele- the group of happy knitters in the cafe stock rock, pius JoBonanno & the God- mony DAncers, Y Squares, Bee 30s and 40s or thereabouts looking to art of New Jersey artists who work brate Harry Potter's Birthday and the every Monday morning. Bring your lat- sons of Soul; Sharps and Rutgers Promenaders. laugh, have fun and enjoy new friend- together in formally structured groups, paperback release of "Harry Potter and est project and a smile. • Aug. 9 — Mustang Sally, country; For those who might be interested ships. If you're interested, e-mail at such as The New Jersey Photography the Half-Blood Prince." Don't miss this BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 • Aug. 16 — The Nerds, Jersey in joining in the fun of club Square [email protected]. Forum, or in informal groups such as magical event filed with games, give- West, Springfield, will have a Chess Shore party band; Dancing, a free open house will be INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single artists' co-ops. It is an opportunity for aways and more! Children may come Group every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Play- • Aug. 23 — Ed Palermo Big Band Aug. 12 at the YMCA in Springfield. adults older than 45 years old, will these groups to exhibit in the Visual dressed as their favorite character. ers of all levels are invited to discuss, with Rob Paparazzi, sponsored by The YMCA is in the Chisholm Recre- meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:3D Arts Center's Main Gallery and it's also play and enjoy chess in the cafe each Schering-Plough Corp.; ation Center at the comer of Shunpike a.m. for discussion and continental Preregistration is required in our chil- • Aug. 30 — The Party Dolls, spon- an opportunity for our viewing commu- dren's department or by e-mailing week. Road and South Springfield Avenue. breakfast at First Baptist Church, 170 nity to continue their art experience sored by ConocoPhillips-Bayway The dance will be from 8 to 10 p.m. It Elm St., Westfield. A donation is $2. [email protected] with child's name BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 Refinery. throughout the summer. and age. West, Springfield, will have Weekly will be an opportunity for all to try their For information, call 908-889-5265 or The New Jersey Photography In case of rain, concerts will be at hand at the New Jersey officials folk BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 Children's Story times with various the air-conditioned auditorium at Cran- 908-889-4751. Forum is a not-for-profit group that was West, Springfield, will have an Author themes on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for dance. It is a chance to spend an started in 1995 by Visual Arts Center ford High School, on West End Place evening with your friends and to meet SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45- Discussion/Signing: with "Desperate preschoolers and Thursdays at 4:30 off Springfield Avenue in Cranford at instructor Nancy J. Ori of Berkeley some new friends. .The peppy music year-olds and older, meets every Tues- Sisters," by Stephanie Johnson,, on p.m. for 5- to 7-year-oids. 7:30 p.m. For up-to-date concert/rain day at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Buffet Heights and Michael Creem of Summit, July 29 at 2 p.m. Come for a special, will help you try your hand to make the as an opportunity for professional pho- information, call the Parks and Recre- Grand Ballroom; 2660 Morris Ave., hot, summertime event. Meet ation hot-line at 908-352-8410 after 3 square work. Square dancing is a men- tographers, photo educators, and seri- Union. Admission is $8. For informa- Stephanie Johnson to discuss her lat- CLASSES p.m. on the day of the concert. tal exercise, it keeps you moving and ous amateurs to meet and discuss you meet other nice folks. Square tion, call 908-688-8816. est novel about three fabulous sisters THE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART is For more information, call the Union their work, share expertise, advance Dancing is for all age groups and for SINGLES MIX AND MINGLE, every who appear to have it all ... but don't. located at 1030 Centra! Ave. and is sit- County Department of Parks, Recre- skills, learn how to curate exhibitions, people from all walks of life. Thedance Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live and explore exhibition possibilities will start at 8 p.m. and the caller will entertainment and free finger food at within the fine arts community. 9 have you dancing within five minutes. Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Ave., and The group has grown over the 'Do You Hearths People Sing? No reservations are needed at this free Terrill Road, Fanwood. Admission is years to become the largest and most dance. Wear comfortable clothes, soft- free. Call 908-753-450fjfor details. recognized group of fine art exhibiting soled shoes and a smile. For more photographers in the state. This sum- information, call Leo at 973-379-3901. mer show features the work of more Y-SQUARES, a local square dance THEATER than 30 members from communities club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at throughout New Jersey. The work of Frank K. Hehnly School, Raritan Road, MYSTIC VISION PLAYERS presents these artists shows a tremendous vari- Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4. "Footloose," directed by Meredith ety in style and photographic tech- For information, call 908-298-1851, Meeker, choreographed by Melissa nique. Themes explored in the exhibi- 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. Kaban and musically directed by Paul tion include nature, the environment, DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA- Burt, today, Friday and July 27, 28 and architecture, heritage, people, and cul- BETH. Pick your choice of social danc- 29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at ture. ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, the Linden High School Theater Audi- For gallery hours and additional $10 per person, afthe Bayway Polish torium, 121 W. St. Georges Ave., Lin- information, contact Man D'Alessandro Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, den. Tickets are $15 each. For infor- at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey call 908-355-3131. mation, call 908-925-8689. at 908-273-9121 or via e-mail at PREMIERE STAGES at Kean Univer- [email protected]. sity is set to embark on its 2006 sum- BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST mer season, featuring a dynamic NANCY ORI is featured at a perma- HOBBIES series of world and New Jersey pre- nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. mieres, a musical-theatre series for Library, 290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union, children, and a fun and engaging camp Heights. For information, call 908-464- behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. for high school students. 9333. The club is open to the public Satur- The season kicks off with an inter- days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, active staged reading of "Where the call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, Sun Never Sets," a new play by New BOOKS send inquiries via e-mail to Jersey's own Bob Clyman, from Friday BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 [email protected] or visit the Web to Sunday. Selected through the Pre- West, Springfield, has Rainy Day Story site at www.tmrci.com. miere Stages Play Festival, an initiative times any rainy day in July at 1 p.m. HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award- to encourage and nurture emerging When it's raining outside ... and you winning women's chorus singing four- dramatists in New Jersey and the just can't go to the zoo^the beach or part a cappella harmony in barbershop greater metropolitan area, this hilarious the pool ... come visit our Children's style, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 dark comedy of ideas tells the tale of a Department for a surprise rainy day p.m. at the New Jersey Youth Sympho- couple who find themselves trapped in story time. Lots of favorite stories and The female ensembie of Summit High School takes a bow after performing a number ny Music Center, 570 Central Ave., a perilously perfect world. Each read- fun will shine whenever it's rainy out- from their production of 'Les Miserables' the 2006 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star New Providence. Open to residents of ing is followed by discussions with the side. both Essex and Union counties. To author, during which time the audience BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 learn more about Sweet Adelines, is invited to listen and contribute. The West, Springfield, will have "Blue's Hickory Tree and its quartets, women event features an Actors' Equity Asso- Their stories will make most men think uated on a seven-acre campus in a ation and Facilities at 908-527-4900. Clues Birthday Party!" on Tuesday at a'nd teen-aged girts who sing are urged ciation cast and will take place in the twice about neglecting their women historic residential area of Plainfield. CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will 10:30 a.m. It's Blue's Clues 10th to visit the Web site, hickorytreecho- Murphy-Dunn Theatre, located in and keep you cool this summer! The school offers full-time and part- feature the following: rus.org., send a message by e-mail to Vaughn-Eames Hall on the main cam- Anniversary, so join in the celebration. time day and evening classes in fine They'll have a Blue's Birthday Bash THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK Every Monday, Open Mic Night. [email protected]., or call pus. Tickets are $10. GROUP will meet at Barnes and art, graphic design/computer graphics 973-966-6815. featuring Blue and all his friends... Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. Located on the campus of Kean Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For and illustration. For information call Every Wednesday, karaoke night. Blue will not be attending. 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or University, Premiere Stages offers information, call 732-574-1818. The Crossroads is located at "78 BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. affordable prices, air-conditioned facili- North Ave., Garwood. For information, West, Springfield, will have a special LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM, 1003 Mor- ties and free parking in close proximity THE "LORD OF THE RINGS" READ- guest: Miffy Visits! today at 4:30 p.m. ris Ave., Union, chronicles more than call Lee at 908-232-5666, or visit the JAZZ to the theaters. To order tickets, get on Miffy, that big, happy bunny in a pretty ING GROUP meets the first Wednes- 200 years of New Jersey and U.S. his- Web site, www.xxroads.com. LANA'S RESTAURANT in Clark will our mailing list, and/or to request a dress, will come for stories, photos and day of the month at Barnes and Noble, tory. The museum is open to the public COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE offer dinner and live jazz with Warren season brochure, call 908-737-4092, fun! There will even be coloring sheets! 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. 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Sitting at 19-year veteran pleaded guilty to feds Costa's in Roselle Park, the restau- By Lauren DeFilippo rant of choice for county functions, to drug dealing, laundering Staff Writer 200 co-employees reminisced, told The Union County Board of Cho- jokes about Tanke, and acknowl- By Lauren DeFflippo StafFWriter sen Freeholders extended an early edged a loss most residents won't retirement package to approximately even appreciate. Former State Trooper Moises Hernandez was sentenced last week to 24 years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Donahue at the Union County Cour- 60 Federal Workforce Investment thouse in Elizabeth. . •! employees that would mirror the one Hernandez, a Union resident, pleaded guilty to charges of drug dealing, money laun- the county hopes to offer its 3,000 Left dering and witness tampering, in April. He could be eligible for parole as soon as 2011. other employees. Hernandez, 39 and a 19-year veteran of the State Police's Narcotics Unit, turned The unanimous vote came at the himself in to authorities in September after being implicated in the take down of one freeholders' June 22 meeting in Rah- Out way. By Frank Capece of the largest drug rings in the county. Reading from a worn piece of yellow paper, Hernandez addressed the court dur- Employees that have 51 percent of their salaries paid through federal For 29 years, Tanke wrestled ing his sentencing, apologizing to the both the court and the State Police. "(I am) truly 100 percent remorseful," he said, choking back tears. Department of Labor funds, like the with the complexities of compli- WIA employees, are not considered Hernandez, who said that he had been recognized as a good officer for 16 years, ance with federal and state bureau- ' county employees, or part of the Pub- "was honored and proud," of his job with the State Police. cracy that comes with allocated lic Employees Retirement System. funds. The Union native with a run- '1 have dishonored my badge and embarrassed the State Police," he said, dressed in a dark suit and handcuffed to another prisoner also awaiting sentencing. Union County Director of Human ners frame that borders on gaunt Services Frank Guzzo, who oversees knew his stuff. One manager said, Hernandez's indictment came with 20 others that stemmed from an April 2005 drag bust, following a four-year investigation, initiated by Kenilworth Detective the 60 employees, said their ineligibil- "When you had Ted's signoff on a ity in the program is a statewide issue document, that was as far as you Justin Marranca. Evidence points to Hernandez's involvement in illegal activities as far back as 1998, officials said. that needs to be addressed. had to go." "It's a real fatal error," he said. There won't be headlines for a However, he only pleaded guilty on charges of distributing cocaine between 2002 and 2006. Photo By Barbara Kokkalis County legislation was necessary guy who so carefully watched the Shackled to others also awaiting sentencing, Moises Her- to include those employees into the public's money. It's rare enough to During his remarks, Hernandez said that he had been trained "to be like Super- man." With time, there was more and more pressure put on him to bring in bigger nandez is led into a Union County courtroom Friday. See PERS system, he said. focus on the individual in the public Doing so, however, would also See TROOPER. Page 19 additional photos at www.locaisource.com. or private sector who efficiently make employees that have had a long does his job. You wonder if there is tenure with the county suddenly subject ever sufficient praise for those who to the civil service system, and therefore really strive to do their jobs with Fund has secured space, awarded cash be required to take a test in order to con- skill. tinue holding their positions. Frank Guzzo, head of the By Lauren DeFilippo serve historic sites throughout the In order to accomplish most of its gram made $500,000 in matching And, Guzzo said, there would have county's Department of Human Staff Writer county. goals, the trust fund administers three grants available to local historical to be an provision that would allow Services, spoke about Tanke's Union County voters went to the Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, different grant programs: Greening sites. county employees to buy back a cer- flawless record in terms of the polls in 2000 and cast their ballots in who also serves as the chairman of Union County; Preserve Union Coun- According to the county, the "Pre- tain amount of time, because employ- arduous audits the feds bring favor of establishing a 20-year tax that the board's standing committee on ty; and the Kids Recreation Trust serve Union County" initiative is a ees newly added to the PERS program with their money. In the culture wold assess 1.5 cents for every $100 open space, said the idea to establish Fund. merit-based, matching grant program. would have only a few years technical- of "gotcha," they had received of assessed property value for the next a Trust Fund did not happen' Each grant program requires The applicant must generate $1 in ly put into the system, despite working oversight. The county had the 20 years. overnight. municipalities or non-profits to submit funds for every $1 of grant money in county offices for much longer. reassuring knowledge that with Revenue generated from the tax Union County's position as one of an application form and secure match- requested, a county announcement According to the resolution passed Tanke, the money was properly would then go into a trust fund ear- the most densely populated counties in ing funds from either other grants or said. spent. by the board, employees must have at marked for open space, recreation and one of the most densely populated donations. Funding is available for projects least 25 years of service or 15 years of This isn't about nominating; historic preservation. states in the nation pushed the need to The idea behind the Greening including acquisition, • stabilization, service and be 62 years of age as of Tanke for sainthood. Guzzo was Since its inception, the Trust Fund preserve open space to the forefront, Union County Program is for the rehabilitation, restoration and or Dec. 31, 2006. telling the story that under the has generated $33.27 million in rev- Scanlon said. county to match municipalities on a preservation of a historic site by the "While the incentives of this pro- Clinton years, the feds were actu- enue. Of that, $22.9 million has been "There was such intense develop- tree-for-tree basis. county, municipalities and qualified gram mirror those offered to members ally using Tanke's system of expended for various projects. ment," she said. "Land was bought up In 2004, more than 1,400 trees non-profit historical preservation of the Public Employees Retirement checks and balances in administer- The fund is anticipated to bring in and used so rapidly...it just became were planted across the county last groups. System, the county will be responsible ing some welfare programs. My $10.06 million this year, according to almost critical," Scanlon said. year. Eligible sites must be listed on the for the Health Benefits portion only. mind started to wander to the local the county's budget. That is $1.1 mil- That need, coupled with In addition to matching funds for New Jersey Register of Historic The federal grant will be responsible Saab dealer who casually called at lion, or 12.8 percent, more than the requests from municipalities to tree purchasing ability, the county also Places or certified by the New Jersey for the cash service and sick time buy- 4:30 p.m. to inform me my car was $8.9 million in cash the fund realized help repair local historic structures, provides for the installation of the Department of Environmental Pro- out," the resolution said. not ready that day. While I may last year. helped the trust fund idea become a trees by forestry professionals and a tection's Office of Historic Preserva- The county adopted a similar reso- have to walk home, he wanted me . County officials describe the role reality. one-year maintenance guarantee. tion. to know he was sorry. Or the guy lution in 2002 when it also offered an of the trust fund as a means to acquire Five years later, Scanlon said the Originally proposed as an initiative The Kids Recreation Trust Fund early retirement package to its at the local convenience store open space, expand and enhance county has "addressed its pressing during Freeholder Deborah Scanlon's provides funding for three types of whose two speeds are slow and . employees. recreational opportunities, and pre- needs." tenure as board chairperson, the pro- recreational opportunities for children '"It's the right thing to do," Guzzo stop as the line of paper buyers and — scholarships, equipment and field lottery players patiently stare at the told the board June 22. "They're county ceiling. Such action is without See OPEN SPACE, Page 20 employees, you've done it in the past." consequences. Open space in the county of Union This is about changing the cul- Established in 2000 through a voter referendum, the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation-Trust Fund ture to reward those striving to get assesses a levy of 1.5 cents per $100 of total equalized real property valuation for 20 years. Hie taxis likely to gen- the job done promptly and right. erate more than $10 million this year. The group at Costa's spoke about Since its inception, the Trust Fund has collected more than S33.7 million and expended %22J9. million Tanke cleaning the office refrigera- tor and the open door policy where he enjoyed helping people. It was The first part of the series will cover how the trust fund was established and how it operates. about initiative and results. This group was celebrating Tanke, and Pert 3 pride in quality of work they strive In the first five years of the Last year, the freeholders pre- ^ jyill look at "his- to complete. fond, 110 acres of open space sented checks to 19 municipalities toric sites'- T— -;sucrr'as the Drake Just about the time the Tanke have been preserved. This install- for recreation programs. This •House in Plairifield-,': xCranforti's- party was cutting a white cake say- ment will look at those acquisi- installments will look at those Canoe Club' and First ,)^esbyteriati' ing goodbye, two Rutgers econo- tions and improvements to exist- grants, how they are selected and Church offifizatjerti-— that have ing county parks and facilties the differences they have made in been helped along "with' grants from mists were warning that the state made possible through the fund. various municipalities. the Trust Fund. faced a "gathering storm" as high paid jobs were leaving New Jersey PirtS for the south. 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Molten said the business SCORE has hundreds of chapters across the country owner should not use the speakerphone while talking with through which its counselors help small business owners to a customer. This step, he said, is to avoid background noise. succeed. They also assist people looking to start a new busi- The phone for the home business should not have call wait- ness. '-_:_• ing service, so as to avoid keeping a customer on hold when That opportunity was offered to "Union residents July 13 a second call is coming in. when SCORE conducted a workshop at the Union Public The added advantage of renting a room when holding a Library. Among those in attendance were a couple who meeting is to avoid liabilities that may not be covered by wanted to start a business making pet-themed T-shirts. homeowners insurance, Molten said, adding that the busi- There was also someone who wanted to start an assembly ness owner should let his insurance carrier know the home business while another wanted to start a day care center. A is being used for business. man who already runs a Web design business was also at The SCORE counselor said the business owner must use the workshop. About a dozen people attended the hourlong the customer's likely reaction as the yardstick for his event. actions. "Always put yourself in the place of the other guy," The subject of the meeting was running a home busi- he stated. ness. SCORE counselor Dave Molten said there are numer- The retired business executive stressed the importance Photo By Barbara Kokkalis ous prospects for home businesses. A retired IBM execu- of marketing for most small businesses. Marketing, he Moises Hernandez speaks with his attorney, Raymond Brown, after his sentencing Friday. tive, Molten said he worked from home for the last nine explained, should be done hi five phases, beginning with years of his 38 years working for the computer company. making people aware of one's business, followed by mak- Among the many businesses that could be run from ing them interested hi the product and making them have Trooper sentenced to state prison home, Tie listed such areas as Web design and program- more knowledge of the product. The last phases comprise his oyster and he chose crime." Union County Prosecutor Theodore ming, consulting, event planning, accounting, day care, the sale and giving the customer a sense of fulfillment after (Continued from Page 1) Petennan said that Hernandez's Romankow said that he was pleased answering services and the like. using the product. cases, and that ultimately pushed him legacy in law enforcement would be not with the outcome of the case. "It's not too hard figuring out businesses you can do at The best way to market, he stated, is through free sam- over the edge. "He should be a warning for anyone home," he said But he also warned against going into any ples and reference sales. With thousands of products com- His attorney, Raymond Brown, his bravery in the line of duty, but his business just-because one has read about it in a book. Peo- peting for customers' attention, he said, the business owner argued that Hernandez's years of dutrral distribution of 100,000 vials of cocaine else," Romankow said, noting that not ple should go into a business that they already know about. has to convince people about his product or service. He also service should serve as a reason for the into the streets on Union County, and only did Hernandez corrupt his badge, "Experience makes you do better." said network marketing is another good tool for small busi- courts to show leniency and four years impacting the outcome of court cases. but he also put citizens and police offi- Before one starts out, he said, it is important to consider ness. off his sentence. She said that because of his actions, cers in danger. regulations guiding the operations of such a business. The Web marketing, he stated, is the worst marketing tool "(He is) an extraordinary and com- Hernandez had made the job of law- . Hernandez's wife Tina, 35, is also state, he said, deals with licensing while the local govern- because there are so many competing Web sites that make plex human being... a human being that abiding officers that much harder, espe- charged with money laundering and ments deal with zoning laws. The business owner must it difficult for one's product to be noticed. put himself in a difficult psychological cially when they come before a jury to conspiracy, since she is listed as an . position," Brown said, noting that dra- aid in the prosecution of crimes. owner of Hernandez's landscaping know whether he needs a license for the business and what Molten said people who start a home business should matic incidents like having his own business that was used to launder zoning rules apply to the business, he said. not quit their current jobs, should not make a huge invest- Hernandez's wife Tina even left the weapon turned against Vitm while on the money earned through the sale of nar- Molten said the business owner must separate the home ment of money or commitment upfront and should not court room at one point of the Peter- job contributed to Hernandez's cotics. business from his personal life. That means having a sepa- expect money to start coming in overnight. man's statements, sighing. unhealthy psychological state. While delivering his sentence, Judge Hernandez's brother-in-law, 23- rate office space, a separate bank account and regular Jerome Hule can be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 126, year-old bank teller Michael Soto, also hours. The business should also have its own equipment, or [email protected]. Assistant Prosecutor Julie Petennan, Donahue called Hernandez's actions argues, however, that Hernandez's "an arrogance of power." faces charges of money laundering. actions could only be attributed to greed. "You thought you were a prince of Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at "They gave him a badge, a gun, and the city, (you) could do as you wish, 908-686-7700, ext. 119, or unioncoun- County honors 29-year employee a car," Petennan said. "The world was (that) you were above the law," he said. tyb@thelocalsource. com. who watched taxpayers' money (Continued from Page 17) ways to jump start the state's econo- rants. He quotes Ronald Gorodesky, Servin< Challenges" concludes 'The region's my. No doubt it will include tax incen- president of'Restaurant Advising once-unique advantage is fading under tive and easier permit review. Hope- Services that, "we got trained Over the stress of its high-cost environ- fully we will need to find a way to the last 20 years and more so the last NeighBorhoods ment." reward the achievers like Tanke and 10, we have become comfortable So maybe we should shift gears not accept anything less. with the idea that we often have to Just Like Yours and acknowledge the hard workers Philadelphia columnist Adam Fil- wait." and ..efficient service providers as the field recently wrote about the Yeah Right. -«fes to be rewarded so we can stop-ffle • acceptance of diners to growing tol- With the Finest: trend. Gov. Jon Corzine's office is erable delays of an hour or more to An attorney, Frank Capece is a res- expected to issue a report this fall on eat out in less than four star restau- ident of Cranford.

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Special rates and terms cannot be combined with any other offer, nSfflS www.tloopgallepv.com • 800-994-7272 PAGE 20 — THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Ready for some fireworks COUNTY NEWS 'Hooray for HeipSies' Summer is here and Realtors seek school at Trailside Center pools have opened supplies for homeless The Union County Trailside Nature The county's two outdoor swim- New and gently used school sup- and Science Center is offering a spe- ming facilities — the Walter E. Ulrich plies are being sought by the Commu- cial camp for children entering the Memorial Pool in Rahway River Park, nity Service Committee of the Greater fifth and sixth-grades titled "Hooray and the John Russell Wheeler Pool, at Union County Association of Realtors for Herptiles" featuring live reptiles West Stimpson Avenue and Route 1 in for distribution to the homeless or and amphibians during the week of Linden— are now open for the pub- those in need. The drive extends Aug. 7-11 from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. lic's enjoyment. through Aug. 16. Pre-registration is required as Patrons should be aware that Sought for the collection are all space is limited. The fee for this camp temporary daily closings might manner of writing implements (pen- is SI 12 per child for residents of occur at either pool during the sum- cils, pens, mnarkers, crayons), rulers, Union County and S140 for non-coun- mer due to a statewide shortage of scissors, glue sticks, tape and erasers. ty participants. qualified lifeguards. The county of Also included could be loose leaf "Hooray for Herptiles" highlights Union has made an exhaustive paper, folders, binders, zipper pouches Union County's reptile and amphibian recruiting effort in this regard but and book bags. Children's story or pic- population through hands-on activities shortages may affect pool capacity ture books are also being accepted. No with Trailside's live animal collection. or the opening of the dive tank or encyclopedias, comics or condensed Children will investigate the lifestyles of kiddie pools, especially in August, books. box, painted and red-eared slider turtles, when college students return to This is the eighth year the Commu- native frogs, and toads, as well as black school. nity Service Committee is conducting rat, pine, water, milk and com snakes. If closings are to occur, revised this drive, hoping that once again Participants in "Hooray for Herp- pool schedules will be posted in donations will be received from peo- tiles" will learn the proper care and advance. It is the county's intent to ple who find they have collected or handling of Trailside's resident rep- keep both facilities operating at purchased more of these items than tiles and amphibians and hike to their full capacity, but the safety of they can use in their normal routine. remote areas of the reservation to look swimming patrons might dictate Among the recipients of the arti- for wild populations of herptiles. They temporary adjustments to the pools' cles are St. Joseph's homeless pro- will help a Trailside naturalist catch, regular operations. gram in Elizabeth, the Plainfield Area identify and release salamanders, Daily admission fees are S5 for Y for the homeless, Holy Trinity in newts, snakes, toads, turtles and frogs, adult county residents; S10 for out- Westfield, the Interfaith Council, Sal- while discovering what is happening of-county adults. Discounted rates vation Army, The United Way of to the herptile population and learning are available for youths (17 years Union County and other local commu- what they can do to help. and younger) and seniors (62 and nity programs assisting the less fortu- For more information on summer older.) Ten and 30-visit discount nate. camp openings or for upcoming cards are also on sale. Identifica- All items may be brought to the events at Trailside, call 908-789-3670. tion will be required before admis- Realtor Association offices at 767 Trailside Nature and Science Center is sion or the out-of-county rate will Central Ave., Westfield, Monday located at 452 New Providence Road be charged. No one under the age through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Mountainside and is a service of the of 12 will be admitted without an and questions may be directed to them Union County Board of Chosen Free- adult. at 908-232-9000. holders. Patrons are advised that the capac- ity of both pools is set according to safety regulations. Admission will be Bureau offers tips Division on Aging limited by the pool manager. Once a to combat mosquitos brings aid to seniors pool has reached a safe operating The County of Union will enlist The Union County Department of capacity, no further admissions will be county residents in the annual war Human Services, Division on Aging, allowed on that day. against mosquito population. The will bring its Outreach Services Pro- Scheduled hours of operation will county has several programs to man- gram for senior adults to Elizabeth, be as follows: age the mosquitoes, and residents are Plainfield and Rahway during the • Walter E. Ulrich Pool, Rahway being asked to join the fight. month of July. River Park, St. Georges Avenue, Rah- The Union County Bureau of Mos- Division on Aging staff will assist way, quito Control conducts surveillance seniors with information and help in Monday and Wednesday from March to November, seeking out applying for a variety of government 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. potential breeding spots. Once the assistance programs, including gas Tuesday, Thursday and Friday warm weather sets in, urban backyards, and'electric support, pharmaceutical I p.m. to 6 p.m. suburban neighborhoods and industrial assistance and home energy assis- Saturday, Sunday and holidays areas can all provide breeding grounds. tance. There will also be screening for II a.m. to 6 p.m. All mosquitoes require standing Photo By Sean Havey Supplemental Security Income eligi- • John Russell Wheeler Pool, water — water that persists for four Joseph Manganeili with Garden State Fireworks places mortars into their firing cartridges bility, and information about the Wheeler Park, West Stimpson Ave. days — to develop. A female mosqui- in the field behind Springfield's Sandmeier School on July 4. Senior Health Insurance Program. and Route 1, Linden, to needs only a tiny amount of stand- The Outreach Services Program Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1 ing water in which to breed. The eggs will visit the following locations: p.m. to 6 p:m. hatch into larvae, which develop into - •Monday, from ?:30to 11:30 a.'m. Tuesday and Thursday mosquitoes in about two weeks. at the Supremo Supermarket, 249 East I p.m. to 8 p.m. One of the most oveHooTced'prob- Space Trust Fund has Front St., Plainfield. Saturday, Sunday and holidays lem areas is back yard swimming • Monday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. II a.m. to 6 p.m. pools and "pool covers. Other problem at the Twin City Supermarket, 600 A variety of swim lessons are avail- areas include chronic ponding in cured 100 acres of land Park Ave., Plainfield. able at the Ulrich Pool. For more yards, as well as in wooded areas. Dis- • Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to noon information call either Ulrich Pool carded tires and plastic buckets also (Continued from Page 17) with their respective towns to get funding, the county's at the Elizabeth Towers, 315 West 732-381-4045 or Wheeler Pool 908- provide some of the most ideal breed- and recreation center improvements. Office of Public Information said. Grand St., Elizabeth. 862-0977. ing spots. The grant opportunities provided for under this particu- Apart from making grant funding available, the county • My 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the lar program also require financial matches by the munici- also looks to acquire parcels of open space throughout the Supremo Supermarket, 25 South PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE palities applying for aid, except for the scholarship pro- • county. Broad St, Elizabeth. PUBLIC NOTICE injury to, or destruction of natural resources, including, but not limited to, gram. She said the county's ability to acquire more than 100 • July 27, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at claims for assessments, penalties, attor- neys' fees, consultants' or expert fees, Scholarships are aimed at providing financial assistance acres in five years is one of the Trust Fund's greatest the Twin City Supermarket, 1016 interest, or any other expenses or com- to school-aged children, ages 5 to 17, who are interested in Notice to Receive Comments of pensation recoverable as natural accomplishments. Sherman Ave., Elizabeth. Interested Parties on Natural Resource resource damages under the Comprehen- participating in recreational events, but cannot due to costs Damages Settlement Agreement for sive Environmental Response Compensa- "In Union County, that's a lot of land," Scanlon said. • July 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Former Service Station Property, tion and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. SSS601 ej or staff or facility limitations. When it was first announced, the goal was to acquire the Universal Supermarket, 2325 Eliz- Union and Somerset Counties, sea,, the Oil Pollution Act. 33 U.S.C New Jersey §§2701 ej sea,, the Clean Water Act, 33 Last year, $897,708 was awarded to 19 of the county's 100 acres in 20 years. abeth Ave., Rahway. U.S.C. §§1251 ej; sag., the Spill Compen- TAKE NOTICE-that Cumberland Farms, sation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10- 21 municipalities. Scanlon credited the achievement to a strong commit- For more information on the Out- Inc. ("CFI") and the New Jersey Depart- 23.11 fil Sfia,, or any other state or feder- In 2004, approximately $1 million was distributed to the ment of Environmental Protection al common law, statute, or regulation. ment to the Trust Fund by the freeholder board, and, she reach Services Program and other pro- (•"NJDEP") hereby give notice of a Natural It is the further intent of the NJDEP and county's 21 municipalities for recreational opportunities. Resource Damages Settlement Agree- CFI that the Natural Resource Damages noted, there is still land available. grams offered by the Union County ment concerning a former Gulf service Settlement Agreement constitutes an While only municipalities are eligible for the grants, station properties located at 400 Central administratively approved settlement Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686-7700, ext.Division on Aging, call the division's Avenue, Westfield, Union County, NJ within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. §9613(f)2 schools and other non-profit organizations can team-up toll-free number 888-280-8226. (-Site"); 1201 Old York Road. Raritan, for the purpose of providing protection 119, or [email protected]. Somerset County, NJ ('Site'); and 12 from contribution actions for Natural Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ ("Site"). Resource Damages as a result of the dis- CFI and NJDEP, pursuant lo the Author- charges of hazardous substances at the ity vested in the Administrator of the New Sites. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey Spill Compensation Fund by the Copies of the proposed Natural Spill Compensation and Control Act, Resource Damages Settlement Agree- Public Notice tor of the Motor Vehicle Commission Spe- Mayor Karen McCoy Oliver New Jersey, and may be reviewed by any N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11-24 ("Spill Act"), and ment are available for inspection at the cial Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New interested party during normal business the Commissioner of NJDEP by N.J.S.A. main branch of the Bergen County ANNUAL NOTICE - KEAN UNIVERSITY Jersey 08666-0017. Attest: hours. 13:1D-1 et seq. and duly delegated to the Library, the main office of the NJDEP in BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CALENDAR OF July 13, 20. 2006 Janet Vlaisavljevic Richard Johnson Assistant Commissioner of Natural and U151085 UlML (S14.88) Historic Resources and the Administrator Trenton, New Jersey, and on the NJDEP's PUBLIC MEETINGS 2006-2007 Township Clerk Secretary, Hillside Zoning Board internet site at www.nj.90v/dep/nrr/saHlB- U151771 UNL July 20, 2006 ($11.16) pursuant to N.J.StA. 13:1 B-4 have ments. Monday, September 25, 2006 U151780 UNL July 20, 2006 ($11.63) entered into a Natural Resource Damages Saturday, November 18, 2006 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Settlement Agreement. Under the Natural Interested persons may submit written Saturday, March 10, 2007 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Resource Damages Settlement Agree- comments on the Natural Resource Dam- Monday, May 21. 2007 The Board of Health of the Township of NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ment, CFI has agreed to settle its alleged ages Settlement Agreement to the NJDEP Monday, June 25, 2007 (Special) Union in the County of Union has awarded The Board of Health of the Township of liability to the NJDEP for natural resource at the following address: Office of Natural a contract without competitive bidding as Union in the County of Union has awarded The Board of Health of the Township of injuries associated with claimed dis- Resource Restoration, Natural and His- Please note: All Board of Trustee public a professional service pursuant to a contract without competitive bidding as Union in the County of Union has awarded charges of hazardous substances at the toric Resources Program, Department of meetings will be held in the Kean Hall N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and a professional service pursuant to a contract without competitive bidding as Site Tjy paying a total of $164,285.89 in Environmental Protection, P.O. Box 404, Conference Center, Room 127, Mondays the resolution authorizing it are available N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and a professional service pursuant to settlement of Natural Resource Damages Trenton, New Jersey 08625. All comments for public inspection in the office of the N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1){a). This contract and and $7,047.02 for the Department's or objections must be submitted within at 4 pm and Saturdays at 11:00 am. Secretary of the Board of Health. the resolution authorizing it are available thirty (30) days of the date of the first U151743 UNL July 20, 2006 .($7.91) for public inspection in the office of the the resolution authorizing it are available assessment costs, a portion of which will for public inspection in the office of the be allocated to the above Sites. publication of this Notice. AWARDED: Visiting Nurse & Health Secretary of the Board of Health. Secretary o} the Board of Health. July 20, 27 August 3, 2006 BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT Services, Inc. The Natural Resource Damages Settle- U151758 WCN ($211.50) AND SUMMARY d/b/a Holy Redeemer Home AWARDED: Visiting Nurse & Health ment Agreement is intended to constitute Services d/b/a Holy AWARDED: Visiting Nurse & Health a resofution of claims for lost use of, The bond ordinance, the summary terms Care Redeemer Home Care Services d/b/a Holy of which are included herein, has been Redeemer Home Care finally adopted by the governing body of SERVICES: Community Health Educa- SERVICES: Public Health Nursing the Township of Union, in the County of tion Services Services SERVICES: Older Adult Health Services PUBLIC NOTICE Union, State of New Jersey, on June 13, CORRECTED NOTICE 2006 and the 20 day period of limitation TIME PERIOD: Jan. 1, 2006 to TIME PERIOD: Jan. 1,2006 to TIME PERIOD: Jan. 1, 2006 to within which a suit, action or proceeding Dec. 31, 2006 Dec. 31, 2006 Dec. 31, 2006 TOWNSHIP OF UNION questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the COST: Not to exceed $14,982 COST: Not to exceed $39,458 COST: Not to exceed $7,644.00 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the ordinance set forth below was introduced Local Bond Law, has begun to run from at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of the date of the first publication of this JOHN J. FERRAIOLI, SECRETARY JOHN J. FERRAIOLI, SECRETARY JOHN J. FERRAIOLI, SECRETARY Union, held on June 13, 2006 and that said ordinance will be further considered for statement. Copies of the full ordinance Board of Health, Union Township Board of Health, Union Township Board of Health, Union Township final passage at a meeting of the Township Committee at the Municipal Building, 1976 will be available at no cost and during U1S187S UNL July 20, 2006 ($13.02) U151877 UNL July 20, 2006 ($12.56) U151878 UNL July 20, 2006 ($12.09) Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey on June 27, 2006 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. regular business hours, at the Clerk's EILEEN BIRCH. Township Clerk qfrice for the members of the general pub- lic who shall request the same. The sum- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 266-59, SCHEDULE XVIII, ENTITLED "TIME mary of the terms of such bond ordinance NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD "CANCELLATION NOTICE" LIMIT PARKING", IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. follows: The Board of Health of the Township of (This ordinance affects Morris Avenue eastbound near Stuyvesant Avenue) Union in the County of Union has awarded The Board of Health of the Township of Pursuant to C231, Public Law of New Union in the County of Union has awarded Jersey, .1975, the Open Public Meetings Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN- a contract without competitive bidding as a contract without competitive bidding as BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the a professional service pursuant to Act, the Planning Board of the Township County of Union, as follows: SHIP OF UNION, IN THE COUNTY OF N.J.S.A.4DA:11-5(1)(a).-This contract and a professional service pursuant to of Union, County of Union, New Jersey, UNION, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR N.JS.A.40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and hereby notices cancellation of meeting THE TOWNSHIP'S CAPITAL ASSESS- the resolutjon authorizing it are available the resolution authorizing it are available Section 1. Chapter 266-59, Schedule XVIII, entitled "Time Limit Parking* shall be for public inspection in the office of the date for JULY 27, 2006. amended to add as follows: MENT IN RESPECT OF THE JOINT for public inspection in the office of the The Planning Board hereby cancels the MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUN- Secretary of the Board of Health. Secretary of the Board of Health. TIES AND RELATED EXPENSES IN AND meeting scheduled for July 27, 2006. Name of Street Side Time l nit: Location BY THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, APPRO- AWARDED: Visiting Nurse & Health AWARDED: Garden State Laboratories, HoursfDavs PRIATING 51,460,000 THEREFOR, AND Services, Inc. Location: Municipal Building d/b/a Holy Redeemer Home Inc. 1976 Morris Avenue AUTHORIZING $1,460,000 IN BONDS Union, N.J. 07083 Morris Avenue South 15 min./AII On Morris Avenue eastbound OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Care SERVICES: Public Health Laboratory commencing 90 feet east from UNION TO FINANCE THE SAME ROBERT W. BUCCO JR., P.E., C.M.E. Stuyvesant Avenue and SERVICES: Child Health Conference Services ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Purpose(s): pay the Township's capital PLANNING BOARD continuing for a distancce of assessment in respect of the Joint Meet- Nursing Services TIME PERIOD: Jan. 1, 2006 to July 20, 27, 2006 ing of Essex and Union Counties (the Dec. 31, 2006 Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after publication in "Joint Meeting"), which will be used by TIME PERIOD: Jan. 1,2006 to U151879 UNL ($18.60) the manner provided by law. the Joint Meeting to finance upgrades to Dec. 31, 2006 U151791 UNL July 20, 2006 ($30.70) the Joint Meeting's wastewater treatment COST: Not to exceed $2,256.00 facilities, including all work and materials COST: Not to exceed $13,152 necessary therefor or incidental thereto, JOHN J. FERRAIOLI, SECRETARY PUBLIC NOTICE as more fully described in plans and JOHN J. FERRAIOLI, SECRETARY Board of Health, Union Township specifications on file with the Joint Meet- Board of Health, Union Township U151B74 UNL July 20, 2006 (S12.D9) Take notice that the following applications for Zoning Variances were heard by the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Union ing, which plans are hereby approved. U15T876.UNL July 20, 2006 ($13,02) on Wednesday. July 12. 2006at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, N.J. Resolutions memorializing. Appropriation: $1,460,000 TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,460,000 Calendar M lama of ADDIIC Variances Peel oh of tthe Board Grants (if any) Appropriated: S 0.00 TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Ran u ealed ustmii£JQJ Section 20 Costs: $ 125,000 PUBLIC NOTICE Useful Life: 15 Years PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at itspublic Cat. #3057 Union Collision, Inc. Use existing bldg. & site for Granted by Resolution Eileen Birch, Township Clerk . The following ordinance published here- meeting held on July 12, 2006 the Zoning 660 Rahway Avenue automobile frame straightening & U1S2210 UNL July 20, 2006 ($24.18) with has been passed by the Township Board of the Township of Hillside adopted Block- 3704 Lot- 44 assembly associated w/the Union Council at a meeting held at the Municipal the following resolution: Collision business " ~~ Public Notice Building, Liberty and Hillside Avenues, on The application of Sommerville Proper- Tuesday, July 11, 2006 and was approved ties, LLC requesting a use variance, Cal. #3059 L & D Home Buildgers, LLC Construction of a new single Carried for Resolution of Approval Take notice that in accordance with by the Mayor on July 11, 2006. major subdivision and related bulk vari- 1208 Victor Avenue family home on Aug. 16, 2006 N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6, application has been 0-06-021 ances ta erect eight (8) two-family homes Block- 2308 Lot- 28 made to the Chief Administrator of the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER on eight lots at the property more com- Motor Vehicle Commission. Trenton, New 73 (PERSONNEL) OF THE CODE OF THE monly known as 330-334 Hillside Avenue Cal. #3060 Hollywood Memorial Park, Co. Addition to existing office bldg. Carried for Resolution of Approval Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE (block 603, lots 33 and 34) was approved. 1500 StuyvesantAvenue on Aug. 16, 2006 the sale for the LEXUS 1994 GS3 Vinl , Peter D. Corvelli Block- 5309 Lot- 2 JT8JS47E8R005783S. A copy of the aforesaid resolutions is on Objections, of any, should be made imme- Council President file at the Township of Hillside Municipal Richard Malanda, Board of Adjustment Secretary diately in writing to the Chief Administra- App'roved: July 11, 2006 Building, John F. Kennedy Plaza, Hillside, U1517B2 UNL July 20, 2006 ($32.10) UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 — PAGE 21 Community

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$485,000^ Union 52 Huntley Road, Summit $455,000. There's lots to love about this Spacious Colonial In newer development features EK Move in condition 2 Family home features 3 BR' Customized Split Level Home on a cul-de-sac Battle Hill Beauty! Brick s Aluminum Cape appliances & center island, tjeautrful fem mi wfcsthedrst caiHr^ Full BifJjfUR/DR iKitpheft on'eactr floor? newer Roof, Kitchen, Jacuzzi Bath, Pella Sliders to Park' Custom Thomasville Maple Cabinets, GE Appliances beautifully maintained Ranch. Its cozy interior offers newly finished skylight plus rbl & Bl entertainment center, FOR, 4 SRTs & 2 mustseil!- : • ; like Yard, Central Air arid 2 Car Driveway. Just move in! 4 BR's, LR, Beautiful New Kit, CAC, Must see! hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen with Thomasville cabinets, a finished UNI8183'.:.-... UNI8197 lower level with a bonus room, plus a second full bath and CAC. On a cul de sac street just minutes from downtown Summit. Three bedrooms, 2 baths. Web #571062. Dir: Broad Street to Huntley. Union 367 Chest^ Street« 908.688.3000 Coldweli Banker • MORTGAGE SEiMCIS* RELOCATION* OPEN HOUSES •eOMMDNITY INFORMATION Visit us at www.LoisSclrneiderRealtor.com Home Loans • PREVIEWS •MALESTATEIJBRARY* NEW HOMES•CONCIERGE SERVICES • COMMERCIAL 431 Springfield Avenue ® Summit ^M ESTATE 888.367.6918 COMPANIES ••'•'•• QMl 111 LCOM i icgjsl^ taen^ Icen^to Q«M Barto >fa EsBti Qipi^^ RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE PAGE 24 — THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Associates achieve Bataille was named the top Westfield tion, and Pat Plante earned her New NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE RATES associate for closed listing units and Jersey broker's license. companywide awards closed total units. The award-winning sales profes- PRODUCT RATE PTS APR PRODUCT RATE PTS APR Burgdorff ERA president and chief Pat Plante received the Judy sionals can be reached by phone at operating officer, Pat Hoferkamp, :v : ; Reeves Exemplary Service Award, 908-233-0065, or by visiting the •-.Kastle-MortgagevV"'- \./;.;lv" ;,,800-592-293.0:,RSI.Bank- •:- -^n:•-;::% ;.^ -^ v.-.•732-58^1:526; accounced at the Annual Awards which is presented to the salesperson Burgdorff ERA Westfield office, 30 YR FIXED 6.130 0.00 6.180 APP 30 YR FIXED 6.875 0.00 6.910 APP Breakfast that sales associates from or employee who best personifies the located at 600 North Ave. West. the Westfield Office achieved compa- Burgdorff ERA vision statement, 15 YR FIXED 5.880 0.00 5.930 FEE 15 YR FIXED 6.125 0.00 6.190 FEE nywide awards. "Extraordinary Professionals Exceed- George Kraus, Westfield office Sales associates 5/1 ARM 5.880 0.00 6.950 S325 3/1 ARM 5.625 0.00 7.253 S395 ing Expectations." recognized by vice-president and manager, accepted Sales associates earning the Presi- Reverse Mortgages & Free Refinancing 15 yr fixed and ai! ARM product Soan limits the esteemed NRT Top Office Award, dent's Elite, the company's second Weichert Realtors up to $750,000 given to the top 20 percent of NRT- highest production honor, were Eliza- Sales associates Kathleen Gwaldis, owned offices throughout the country. beth Bataille, Lois Berger, Laura Jeffrey Cagide and Francis "Frank" ;Lqah- Searcher: 8Q0-5JH-3279 Onion CenterMstionm 908-20^-287:7, Westfield's sales associates accom- Brockway, Elaine Demyen, Jocelyne Connor, of the Weichert Realtors plished similarly distinguished feats. Holden, Cathy Splinter, Joyce Taylor Union Office received recognition for 30 YR FIXED 6.625" 0.00 6.667 APP 30 YR FIXED 6.750 0.00 6.774 APP Joyce Taylor earned inclusion into the and Carol Tener. They also received their office achievements in February, 15 YR FIXED 5.875 0.00 5.927 FEE 15YRFIXED 6.250 0.00 6.289 FEE Burgdorff ERA President's Council. ERA's Leaders Circle awards. Pat announced branch manager, Robert Recognizing only the top 17 sales, Connolly, Julie Murphy, Mary Ellen Spillane. 1 YRARM 4.625 0.00 7.386 $495 10/UNTONLY 6.750 0.00 6.818 $350 associates out of Burgdorff's more O'Boyle, Pat Plante and Beth Sullivan Gwaldis was named the top listings New Jerseys Lowest Jumbo Rates! Adjustable Rate Mortgages to $3,000,00G than 700-member sales force, mem- associate for the month. A $17 million also earned ERA's Leaders Circle www.Loansearch.com No Income Loans Available bership in the Burgdorff ERA Presi- award. producer hi 2005, Gwaldis is a mem- dent's Council is the company's high- Sales associates Marjorie Brown, ber of the New Jersey Association of est honor. Kathy Collins, Sharon Lies, Beth Mal- Realtors Circle of Excellence Club at Taylor was also named BurgdorfPs oney, Anne Sank-Davis, Jill Skibinsky the gold level for 2005. In addition, Gail CMI @ 800-426-4565 top Westfield associate for closed list- and Anne Weber earned membership she holds membership in Weichert's to have your rates displayed here ing dollar volume and closed total dol- into the Burgdorff ERA President's President's Club, ranking her in the lar volume. Elaine Demyen garnered Club. top 1 percent of the company's 17,800 Rates were received on 7/17/06 from fhe lenders and are subject to change. Contact lenders for more information. recognition as the top Westfield office Furthering their real estate educa- sales associates. C.M.I, assumes no liability for typographical errors or omissions. agent for closed sales dollar volume tion in 2005, Lois Berger earned the Cagide earned the award for top Copyright,2006. Cooperative Mortgage Information - Ali Rights Reserved. Visit lenders @ cmi-mortgageinfo.com and closed sales units. Elizabeth senior real estate specialist designa- dollar volume in fhe office.

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FANWOOD $624,900 MOUNTAINSIDE $995,000 FANWOOD $629,000 FANWOOD $440,000 Beautiful Vintage Colonial Gracious Custom Home Beautiful Victorian Spacious Side-Hall Colonial Eat-in kitchen (2005), D/R, Den, L/R and F/R Center Hall Colonial with features too many to Kitchen w/ Butler's Pantry, L/R w/ wood-burning Three large bedrooms on 2nd floor with ample doset each feature a fireplace. Three bedrooms, two mention, L/R, D/R, gourmet Kitchen, F/R w/ fireplace, pocket doors to formar D/R, five Bedrooms, space. Master Bdrm has an extra walk in closet which is and a half baths. Back deck with deep yard, wood burning fireplace, sliders to upper deck. two full Baihs. Wrap-around porch, original stained plumbed for bath. Living room with fireplace, formal Three Bedrooms and Master Bedroom offer glass windows arid features throughout reflect dtmng room, large eat-in-kitchen with 1st tloor laundry detached two-car garage w/ loft. Very impressive essence of the era. Conventenrjy Jocated close to room and powder room Great location, close to schools, home located close to train, bus and town. exceptional size. A true one-of-a-kind home. town, bus arid trains. (rain, downtown and Library. KATHY SHEA KATHY SHEA KATHY SHEA ELIZABETH "BETH" Wesrfieid Office Westfield Office Wesrfieid Office KRONCKE 209 Central Avenue 209 Central Avenue 209 Central Avenue Westfield Office Direct: 908-301-2020 Direct- 908-301-2020 Direct- 908-301-2020 209 Central Avenue Cell: 908-930-9058 Cell: 908-930-9058 Cell: 908430-9058 Direct: 908-301-2051 www.realestaienjhomes.com www.realestatenjhomss.eom www.realestatenjhonws.com www.elizabethkroncke.com • MORTGAGE SERVICES • RELOCATION • OPEN HOUSES • COMMUNITY INFORMATION COLDWELL BANKER • PREVIEWS • REAL ESTATE LIBRARY • NEW HOMES • CONCIERGE SERVICES • COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES 877.20t.3277 COLDWELLBANKERMOVES .COM ©2005 Cotdwel Banker Real Estate Cotporton. CoW^ Bantai* is a register^ Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NKrincorporataf, RESIDENTIALBROKERAGE