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BIG NIGHT ON THE GRIDIRON DEER MANAGEMENT Town acts to extend culling to private land
By Patricia Harris Division of Fish and Wildlife. er methods, and those who argued of The Item Mayor Daniel Baer and Com- the health and public safety con- mittee members Suell, Sandra siderations overrode concerns Following an hour and a half of Haimoff and Thomas McDermott about the animals’ well-being, urg- public comment, the Township voted for the two-pronged plan, ing the Committee to take imme- Committee acted Tuesday evening with Committeewoman Ellen diate action. to continue removing deer from Steinberg abstaining. Before the Some of the speakers were the township’s boundaries by vote, Steinberg said she endorsed members of the deer task force or agreeing to submit an application the darting and euthanizing residents who have spoken out on to the state for a community-based method but would not agree to the deer issues for many years, deer management plan. net and bolt program of net unless although a number of others iden- The plan—to be conducted dur- the Committee reconvened to con- tified themselves as newcomers to ing the upcoming winter months— sider that specific option. the discussion. will combine a controlled hunt on Before the Committee engaged Animal rights activist Janet public lands, as the Committee has in its own discussion on a course of Piszar made a 20-minute presenta- authorized over the course of the action, about 20 speakers offered tion in which she sought to show past seven years, as well as a new their opinions. They appeared to the township’s program of culling method to eliminate deer from pri- be evenly split between those who has been a failure. Pointing to a JIM CONNELLY/THE ITEM vate properties, where sharpshoot- opposed the net and bolt method, SEE TOWN, PAGE B10 James Freeman stretches out the pigskin to pick up some of his 150 rushing yards for the ing is not allowed at present. By a urging the Committee to seek oth- 4-to-1 vote, the Committee voted Millburn High School varsity football team in Friday night’s season-opening 28-14 win over to approach the state about Orange. See Page B1 for story, additional photo. approving a pilot program of dart- ing and euthanizing deer. The method would involve shooting a SCHOOL REFERENDUM tranquilizer dart into the rump of a deer, and once the tranquilizer has taken effect, removing the deer from the property and euthanizing it. Bond vote on Tuesday If the state does not approve the pilot program, the township will By Harry Trumbore sary on the other hand,” said Proposed renovations will be apply to begin a program of trap- ofTheItem WeLoveMillburn chairman made to a half dozen existing sci- ping and euthanizing, also known Michael Becker this week. “The ence labs and the guidance office as “net and bolt.” In that method, Polls are opening in the early ‘all or nothing approach’ presents area will be expanded. The band which already has state approval, morning Tuesday for township a difficult choice for voters.” room wall will be soundproofed deer are trapped under a net and a residents to determine the fate of Becker said his group is urging and a covered walkway will con- bolt gun is used at close range to a $2l.3 million bond referendum residents to consider both sides of nect the new wing to the front shoot the deer in the head. that would fund construction at the issue and cast an informed portion of the school. Committeeman James Suell, the middle and high schools. vote on Tuesday. At the middle school, a three- who introduced the motion for the Polling places Tuesday will “Obviously, I’m very much in story addition to the east side of deer management plan, said the open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. favor of the new referendum,” the main building will add five sci- darting and euthanizing method Previously, the polls for school Superintendent of Schools ence classrooms, one art room, has not yet been approved by the GEORGE WIRT/THE ITEM board-related elections opened in Richard Brodow said this week. “I five generic classrooms, addition- state as a method for culling deer, Resident Jacqueline Spar urges the Township Committee to the afternoon. think it is an excellent compro- al special education and small although the technique has been enact an aggressive deer management plan during a public The vote comes nine months mise and one deserving of the instructional spaces and a guid- used in Princeton Township for discussion Tuesday evening. Spar, 20, had at a previous after a more ambitious building community’s support.” ance office. deer contraception. Suell said he session described her battle with Lyme disease and pleaded plan costing nearly twice as much Unlike the plan offered in The plans also add a two-story and the chairman of the deer task with the Committee to control deer to minimize others’ was decisively rejected by voters. December, which was criticized multi-purpose room that can sup- force would travel to Trenton to The revised construction plans, for incorporating too much con- port a future third floor. make the request of the state’s chances of contracting the disease. however, which were presented in struction throughout the sec- Renovations to the gymnasium June, have generated none of the ondary school buildings, particu- add a weight room, a new office contentious debate that surround- larly at the middle school, the and storage space along with a LEGAL ed the December referendum. building program being offered new girls’ locker room. One pro-bond advocacy group, Tuesday limits new construction At both schools, magnetic door Community United in Building primarily to one location at each stops will be installed for fire Education, said it is just as inter- of the schools. doors in the corridors. ested in building unity in the com- At the high school, a three-sto- If the referendum is approved Activists file complaint munity as it is in supporting the ry wing would be added to the Tuesday, construction could begin scaled-back referendum. On the southwest corner of the facility, as early as July 2007 and be com- By Patricia Harris Daniel Baer—along with Township ties,” she said. “The first of those is other hand, an anti-bond advoca- connecting to the two-story wing pleted by January 2009. The new of The Item Administrator Timothy Gordon as public safety. Secondly, you have to cy group that spearheaded oppo- of science labs added to the school facilities would be ready for occu- respondents. find a method to reduce the deer sition to the $40.2 million refer- as part of the bond referendum pancy the following month. The Township Committee, its “This governing body surrepti- population, both on private prop- endum in December, approved by voters in 1999. The share of the $21.3 million members and the township admin- tiously went about instituting its erties and public lands. A third WeLoveMillburn, has declared it The new construction will add construction program to be borne istrator violated the New Jersey program without noticing the pub- consideration is the humane treat- will not take any position either four additional science labs, two by local taxpayers is approximate- Open Public Meetings Law last lic and without putting the issue on ment of the animals, although you for or against the new plan. art rooms and 11 generic class- ly $17.1 million. The state will pick year when they sought to institute its agenda,” Mayer said, noting the have to put that issue in its proper “Our community has been pre- rooms as well as additional special up $4.2 million, or approximately a program of net and bolt as a deer actions at issue occurred between place.” sented with a dilemma between a education and small instructional 20 percent, of the total cost in management tool, according to a June and August of last year. Mayor Daniel Baer, who at the need to address crowding on the areas. debt service and interest. complaint filed this week by five The press conference came the time specified in the complaint was one hand, and construction that is An addition also will be added residents. day before the Township Commit- on the Committee but not serving costly, late, and possibly unneces- to the cafeteria. SEE BOND, PAGE B10 At a press conference Monday tee was to approve by special res- asmayor,alsosaidhehadnotseen in front of Town Hall, Princeton olution an application to the state a copy of the complaint. He made attorney Carl Mayer announced he to conduct a community-based a general comment, however, SCHOOL FUNDING has filed the complaint with the deer management plan. regarding the filing of the com- state’s Department of Community Former Committeewoman plaint. Affairs, which he said has jurisdic- McNett, who for many years led “I’m all for First Amendment tion over ethics matters. The docu- the governing body’s deer manage- rights and free speech,” he said. State mulls formula changes ment lists Janet Piszar, Linda ment efforts, said Tuesday she had “However, I am adamantly Garfinkle, Shuying Widjaja, Susan not seen a copy of the complaint, opposed to the spreading of misin- By Harry Trumbore and investigations a year ago, the Zeglarski, Millburn’s assistant Golinski and Sylvia Levy as the although she agrees with the deer formation and lies. I’m very much ofTheItem state had been funding through superintendent for business. “We complainants and the Millburn task force’s recommendations that against putting someone’s life and the SCC as much as 40 percent of have a commitment from the Township Committee and its the township should pursue an the safety and security of a neigh- While township residents are eligible construction costs for sub- state. As we pay down the bond, members in 2005—Thomas aggressive deer management plan. borhood at risk and putting animal contemplating whether or not to urban school districts. approximately 20 percent of what McDermott, Sal Bate, Mary “When you have a public poli- approve a $21.3 million building For example, for the $18 mil- we pay down will be picked up by McNett, Sandra Haimoff and cy debate, you have to set priori- SEE ACTIVISTS, PAGE B10 program for the secondary lion bond referendum approved the state.” schools, state officials contem- by township voters in 2002, the Although the program is sub- plated changing the way school state approved a grant of more ject to yearly approval, Zeglarski ROYAL AHOLD APPLICATION districts such as Millburn fund than $5.5 million, or approxi- said, “Since the beginning, the leg- construction. mately 30 percent, for approved islature has fully funded the debt A task force reviewing charges construction. The state also service program. In the past, most of mismanagement by the Schools agreed to pick up 20.5 percent of of us asked for grants, which was Market’s next stop: Millburn Construction Corporation (SCC) the $40.2 million bond referen- good because it was guaranteed. of school construction projects dum defeated by voters in Decem- Now we have no choice, but the- By Harry Trumbore site of the Saks Fifth Avenue build- zoning board to formalize condi- costing billions of dollars reported ber. oretically it’s the same.” of The Item ing, which is located in Springfield. tions discussed but never approved to Gov. Jon Corzine last week that For the current $21.3 million The report from the task force, However, two of the three drive- by the board. billions of additional dollars are bond referendum that is being however, not only favors debt ser- The saga of a Dutch conglomer- ways accessing the store are in The 25 conditions, which were needed to complete projects presented to voters on Tuesday, vice instead of grants for regular ate’s attempt to build a supermar- Millburn. approved Tuesday with some already started in the state’s the state has agreed to pick up school districts, but recommends ket on Millburn Avenue turned The Springfield zoning board minor modifications, included Abbott districts. approximately 20 percent of the a change in the eligibility require- another page Tuesday night as the rejected the site plan application in requests regarding lighting, recy- At the same time, however, the cost in debt service and interest. ments. Springfield Zoning Board of the summer of 2002 after approxi- cling and safety issues agreed to by task force recommended dramat- The program to provide debt The report states, “The per- Adjustment approved a number of mately eight years of hearings, legal the Dutch firm, Royal Ahold, dur- ic changes to how regular school service relief, rather than an out- centage of state aid available to conditions for construction to take decisions and appeals. ing the site plan application hear- districts such as Millburn would right grant, is dependent upon each district will most likely be place. In January 2004, a Superior ings. qualify for financial aid for pro- annual approval of the payments tied to the district’s relative wealth The next chapter will unfold Court judge overturned the Spring- Several of the conditions, such jects of their own. by the state legislature. as measured by the factors that sometime in the future before the field decision, stating the board’s as one requiring signs to alert truck Until the SCC programs were “Each year we will apply for zoning or planning board in Mill- denial was “arbitrary, capricious drivers when the loading area was suspended due to dwindling funds debt service relief,” said Robert SEE STATE, PAGE B10 burn. and unreasonable.” The ruling lat- occupied, were modified to include Royal Ahold is seeking to build er was upheld by the Appellate a Stop & Shop supermarket on the Court and remanded back to the SEE MARKET, PAGE B10
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WANTED! 27th Annual Outdoor 11TH DISTRICT RACE 1-4 FAMILY HOMES artfair For Early Installation of House candidates present views NEW 2007 Sunday, October 8, 2006 VINYL SIDING 11:00am-5:00pm (in order to train crews for season) Millburn Ave, Millburn TOP CONSIDERATION GIVEN For Information Call Wyka Frelinghuysen TO RIGHT LOCATION W231826-01 973-379-1198 (Editor’s note: place. At the same time, we (Editor’s other critical infrastructure, like 1-800-728-3250 • 24/7 W224674-02 Parsippany resi- shouldn’t have to trade basic liber- note: Republi- tunnels, bridges, railways and dent Tom Wyka ty and civil rights for security, as can incumbent highways. I have voted to increase is the Democratic this is exactly the concession that Rodney Frel- border security and reform our challenger in this our enemies desire. inghuysen is immigration laws. ORGANIC Drycleaning year’s race for the After we invaded Iraq we found running for a There is much that still must be 11th Congres- out the reasons the Bush adminis- seventh term as done. We must ensure our nation Clean your garments with us and sional District tration gave for going to war were the representa- remains agile and responsive in enjoy much fresher feel and smell of seat.) Wyka false. There was no connection tive of the 11th Frelinghuysen the face of unforeseen threats. We your garments at no extra cost! I was born in between Iraq and the Sept. 11 ter- Congressional must provide our first responders— New Jersey and raised in Clifton in rorist attacks. Some Americans still District. Frelinghuysen resides in our police, our firefighters and our a proud middle class family. My find it difficult to accept that our Harding Township.) EMTs—all the resources they need father is an Air Force veteran and president would mislead us so bla- I am honored to represent the to do their vital work. • Draperies a retired technical writer for ITT. tantly about something so impor- people of the 11th Congressional Our safety and security is not My mother worked as a school tant. Personally, I had a difficult District in Washington, D.C., and dependent solely on protecting • Storage nurse for the Passaic school sys- time with the idea myself. There’s I am humbled by the responsibili- our homeland. We must look tem. no shame in being misled by your ties of my position. Every day, I beyond our borders and across • Wedding Gowns I attended Clifton High School leader, but there is shame in a soci- am working to make our commu- our oceans in order to provide • Tuxedos where I was an honor student, an ety that has no accountability. My nities an even better place to live, true security. I believe that our athlete and a musician. It was opponent, Congressman Frel- work and raise a family. I ask for nation has no more sacred or • Carpets there I met my wife, Betty, to inghuysen, still believes that the the opportunity to return to Con- important obligation than to keep whom I’ve been happily married war in Iraq was justified by the gress to continue to fight on behalf its promises to our military men for 15 years. 9/11 attacks. He’s still an advocate of the residents of the 11th Con- and women—all volunteers—who I was a business major at Buck- of “stay the course.” I honor our gressional District for the issues are serving our country both at Enjoy any DRY CLEANING at 50% OFF the nell University, where I learned men and women serving in Iraq that matter most—safer communi- home and abroad. As vice chair- regular price!!! (maximumdiscount $6.00) Offer expires October7th, 2006 that a corporation’s responsibility and I want to see them safely ties, success in the war on terror, man of the House Appropriations to the community is equal to its home—with a planned withdraw- a stronger economy and a better Defense Subcommittee, I have responsibility to shareholders and al in place as soon as possible. quality of life for all. ensured that our young warfight- Monterey Cleaners to its labor force. My wife and I set- In my America we’ll end the My first priority as a member of ers have everything they need to 569 Millburn Ave. • Short Hills • Tel: 973-376-0411~2 tled into a home in the Troy Hills culture of corruption rampant in the House of Representatives is wage and win the war on terror. Pickup & Delivery Service section of Parsippany where we the administration. We’ll finally honoring the trust my constituents Here at home, I led the successful W224242-01 now raise our two children, Brielle attempt to balance the budget and have placed in me. I dedicate my effort to secure and expand the and Tyler. I received my MBA we’ll look for tax reform to bene- time at home in New Jersey to vis- mission of Picatinny Arsenal, the from Seton Hall University in fit all Americans, not just a fraction iting all 56 municipalities in my Department of Defense’s “Center 1993 and have worked in the of the top 1 percent. We’ll make district, speaking with students at of Excellence for Guns and information technology industry as sure the world’s wealthiest country local schools, meeting with Ammunition.” a certified project manager for is also the healthiest and join every employees at local companies, and Of course, the economic securi- more than 17 years. other industrialized country by addressing community groups. I ty of our families is also an impor- My interest in politics has making sure everyone has access hold frequent town hall meetings tant issue. Sustained economic evolved over the past few years to to affordable health care. And we’ll so that I can hear from con- growth can only continue if we where I feel we’ve place our do everything possible to reduce stituents about local and national reign in excessive government democracy on auto-pilot, expect- our reliance on foreign oil by issues of concern to them. And, I spending and provide every tax- ing someone else to pay attention investing in cleaner and more effi- pride myself on responding to the paying New Jerseyan with more to the issues, or go to the voting cient technology. thousands of letters, e-mails, and money in their paycheck. That is booth or to get involved. My entry We’ll strengthen Social Security telephone calls received at my why I have fought to roll back the into this race came about from the and make sure Americans can Morristown and Washington Alternative Minimum Tax, repeal realization every time we look for retire with dignity instead of offices. the marriage penalty and “death someone to stand up for us and attempting to privatize this essen- What is clear in all of my con- tax,” and extend the child tax cred- champion the ideas that represent tial social investment. We’ll make versations with residents of the it. I know that the best thing Con- our vision of our society—we miss sure our veterans are taken care of 11th Congressional District is the gress can do to help create jobs a very important point… We are when they arrive home. We won’t safety of their communities, their and strengthen our economy is to the leaders that we’ve been waiting mortgage our kids’ futures with families and their state is of utmost cut taxes and government spend- for. reckless fiscal policy, and we’ll importance. That is why I have ing. These are my views I want the invest in education so every Amer- worked to ensure that more Finally, I have worked to voters to know about: ican has an equal opportunity to homeland security funding is dis- improve the quality of life for all I feel we have to protect Amer- succeed. tributed based on risk. More residents of our area. icans at home by getting serious Dissent will be healthy in my funds are now being sent to the I am proud of the work that I about homeland security and I feel America—it furthers debate, it nation’s high-density, high-threat have done on behalf of the 11th it’s about time the suggestions of makes for consensus and it’s nec- areas, including much of our area. Congressional District and on the 9/11 Commission that have essary for the survival of the More critical resources are being behalf of our state. However, not been implemented are put into republic. directed to protect our ports and more work remains to be done. “They were POLICE all strangers when they came to my house. 3 people hurt in parking lot pileup By Harry Trumbore checking on his 3-year-old grand- ger in the car refused medical a quarter of a mile south of the Par- of The Item son who was sitting inside in a attention. The child in Luhmann’s sonage Hill Road overpass. The They all left as friends.” child safety seat. The door SUV was unharmed, police said. front end of the vehicle struck the Three people were hospitalized slammed against Luhmann’s leg According to reports, police concrete barrier, then the SUV Sept. 14 following a six-car acci- and head, pinning him against the charged Delaquis with careless dri- spun out of control and left the Robin Kahn, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel member for eight years dent at the entrance to the vehicle, the report said. ving and requested he be retested roadway and rolled over, police ShopRite supermarket on Morris The parked car struck by for his driver’s license. said. Turnpike. Shapiro’s car spun into another Police charged Patricia Willis of The driver, who suffered abra- When our family hosted the Temple’s annual Police said Joseph S. Delaquis of parked car, and Delaquis drove Springfield, 81, with careless dri- sions to his arm, was charged with “Shabbat Babayit” (Shabbat At Home) program Springfield, 76, was attempting to head-on into a sixth car before ving Sept. 12 after she allegedly careless driving. three years ago, we felt it was an honor to share a make a left turn from the west- coming to a stop, police said. sideswiped another car while dri- bound lanes into the supermarket Members of the Millburn Fire ving on Morris Turnpike near the Burglary Shabbat meal with 12 mostly new members. The parking lot shortly after 2 p.m. and Department who arrived at the intersection with Farley Place. Police are investigating the bur- experience was so rewarding, I actually volunteered the driver of an SUV in the east- scene reportedly used a flatbed According to reports, Sarai Gar- glary of a Ridgewood Road resi- to be chairperson of the entire event. bound lane stopped to yield to truck to pull the vehicles apart and diner of Linden, 34, was driving dence that reportedly occurred Delaquis. extricate Luhmann from his SUV. west on Morris Turnpike at 1:20 sometime between Sept. 9 and 12. As Delaquis drove across the Assisted by firefighters from p.m. when, she told police, Willis According to reports, someone At Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI), we continually eastbound lanes, his car collided neighboring communities, Mill- drove alongside her close to her entered a porch through an with a car driven by another burn fire personnel prepared Luh- car. unlocked window then broke into strive to find new and creative ways to make holiday Springfield resident, Maxine B. mann for transport by the Summit Gardiner said she honked her the house by forcing open the door celebrations meaningful for all. Shapiro, 70, police said. First Aid Squad to Morristown horn, but Willis’ car sideswiped from the porch. According to the police inves- Memorial Hospital where he was Gardiner’s vehicle. Willis told Police said the homeowners To experience our congregation first hand, please tigative report, Shapiro lost control reported to be in stable condition police Gardiner had veered into reported $4,000 missing from a of her car as the force of the impact with injuries described by police as her lane. No one was injured in the dresser drawer and another $300 join us for our high holiday Intergenerational Service sent it over the curb and into the “nonlife-threatening.” incident. missing from a basket. Check- and concurrent Tot Service (see calendar below for parking lot. Shapiro and a 79-year-old In an Sept. 11 incident, a Sum- books and two laptop computers details). Her car allegedly struck a female passenger in her car both mit teen-ager driving on Kennedy also were reported missing. parked car and the door of a complained of pain and were Parkway at 6:45 p.m. told police he The homeowner’s two dogs parked SUV where Robert Luh- transported to Overlook Hospital lost control of his SUV while dri- were in the home at the time of the mann of Sun City, Fla., 69, stood for observation. A second passen- ving around a bend in the roadway break-in, police said.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OLD GUARD 432 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 Café’s basement floods Program for today 973-763-4116 • www.tsti.org Reports of a basement filling a water leak under a kitchen sink with water during a rain storm had flooded the apartment and drew township firefighters to a seeped into the basement. features ‘The Raven’ Millburn Avenue restaurant Fri- Arriving at a motor vehicle The Old Guard continues this in place before disaster actually day around 11:30 a.m. accident that occurred around 7 month’s programming today at occurs. When they arrived, fire person- p.m. Sept. 13 at the intersection of the Bauer Community Center in The Millburn Old Guard meets Bring the Entire Family nel found water approximately 1 Highland and Hobart avenues, Taylor Park at 11 a.m., following Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the foot deep in the basement of the firefighters administered first aid the organization’s regular meeting George Bauer Community Center We Welcome the Entire Community to Pronto! café. After setting up two to one of the victims and prepared at 10:30, with a film presentation. in Taylor Park, except during the Join Us for our Intergenerational and Tot Services. pumps to clear enough water to her for transport by the Summit Old Guard member Bill Moran months of July and August. search for the source of the flood- first aid squad to a local hospital. will present a screening of “The Feature programs start at 11 ing, firefighters discovered the Reports of a gas odor drew fire- Raven” at today’s program. a.m. Members are retired and source of the water was a rup- fighters to a Clive Hills Road res- Barbara Allora and Robin semi-retired men of the township } } tured hot water heater. They shut idence Saturday around 3:30 p.m. Kirchner will discuss “The Amer- and surrounding communities. Rosh Hashana: Yom Kippur: off the water supply and left the They traced the odor to the base- ican Red Cross—Millburn-Short Saturday, September 23 Monday, October 2 pumps in the basement until all ment where they reported finding Hills Chapter” Thursday, Sept. 28. Anyone interested in joining the water was cleared. a hot water heater with an extin- Allora is executive director of should ask a friend who is a 1 0
2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. - Arriving at a Short Hills Circle guished pilot light. After venting the local chapter and Kirchner is member to bring him to a 607
4 apartment building Sunday at 10 gas from the basement, fire per- in charge of disaster services. meeting or simply call 22
W a.m. to investigate a reported sonnel relit the pilot light. They will discuss disaster ser- membership chairman Doug No tickets are required. water condition, firefighters found —Harry Trumbore vices and the need to have a plan Reed at 973-763-4524.
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Planners finalizing Welcome Day WE’LL MAKE YOU AND By Patricia Harris Community Service Award Com- YOUR COMPUTER HAPPY ofTheItem mittee. “We’re a working committee,” Planning for the township’s chairman Gerald Viturello said this Welcome Day for residents who week of the eight-member group. Whether it’s a growing family with a And we will solve those have moved to the municipality “We’ve divvied up the responsibil- problems with within the past two years has ities and everyone is doing his or need for upgrades or a business that moved into high gear, with mem- her part.” needs to back up data, call us... Tender Loving Care. bers of the event committee meet- Joining the Community Service ing onsite to determine the logis- Award Committee in the planning • Troubleshooting• Wired & Wireless Networks• Back-ups/Recovery • Virus/Spyware/Trojan Removal & Protection • Installation - New Computer, tics. have been representatives of the Printer, Ipod, Camera • Upgrades - Memory, Drives, Windows, Applications On Monday, three of the com- police and fire departments, the mittee members—Township Com- Department of Public Works, the TLC Computer Services, LLC mitteewoman Sandra Haimoff and Recreation Department and the 877-WANT TLC 908-898-0200 two members of the township’s Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer We Come to You (877-926-8852) Community Service Award Com- First Aid Squad. Members of the Nights & Weekends Available www.wantTLC.com • Email: [email protected] mittee, Tracy Silver and Angela Newcomers-Encore Club of Mill- G01125 Adinolfi—met at Gero Park to burn-Short Hills and the Junior review their responsibilities. League of the Oranges and Short The family-oriented day will Hills will also greet residents and take place Sunday, Oct. 15, from 2 describe their activities. MICHAEL STEINBERG, DDS, PA to 4 p.m. at Gero Park. Viturello said the entire event Among the activities offered will committee met at Gero Park on be field races and pony rides for Sept. 7 and will meet again for final Orthodontics children and tours of the town- preparations on Thursday, Oct. 5. ship’s recreational facilities. The welcome day is scheduled To assist in planning for the to include a welcome by township ADAM ANIK/THE ITEM event, pre-registration using a form officials, displays by the police Members of the Community Service Committee, Angela available at Town Hall is suggested department and a tour of the near- by Friday, Sept. 29. by fire station in addition to an Adinolfi, left, and Tracy Silver, right, meet with Township “It’s been exciting planning it, ambulance tour and blood pres- Committeewoman Sandra Haimoff in Gero Park to discuss and hopefully, the day will be even sure screening by the first aid plans for the township’s Welcome Day for new residents. The For Kids more exciting,” said Township squad. event—for residents who have moved to the municipality within Committeewoman Sandra A tour of the township swim- the past two years—is planned for Sunday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 4 & Haimoff, who suggested the idea ming pool and a putting contest at p.m. in the park. following a special day the town- the Millburn Par 3 golf course are Adults ship organized in 2005 for its long- also planned. A strolling banjo band, The Ban- through the schools and are avail- time residents. In describing the day, Viturello jo Rascals, is scheduled to play, and able at the Millburn Free Public The welcome day is being spon- said, “It will be a great way for new refreshments of cider and donuts Library, in addition to Town Hall. sored by the Township Committee residents to meet some of the pub- will be offered. A rain date has been set for Sun- in conjunction with the township’s lic service personnel.” Fliers have been distributed day, Oct. 22. For Teens & Adults GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS For Teens & Adults
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During a week in mid-July, Gina third of the students speak a lan- life in the United States. The stu- The volunteers joined students for Milano and her daughter, Luisa guage other than English at home. dents had learned English in bonfires and field trips. Garbowitz, 9, joined Celia Argiriou The volunteers stayed in a col- school but had little opportunity to Becker, who has visited 125 and her daughter, Zoe, also 9, on lege dorm and spent their days use their English on a daily basis. countries, has also volunteered for a volunteer team that converged teaching small groups of children “I felt like a goodwill ambas- 18 conservation projects and two on the southern Minnesota town and adults through games, songs sador for the U.S.,” Becker said. A medical missions to Latin America of Austin to help new immigrants— and field trips. retired marketing executive, he has sponsored by the Rotary Clubs. He tennis club young and old—improve their Eng- “We were there only a week, but previously volunteered with Glob- said he considers himself a profes- lish language and study skills. we formed warm bonds with the al Volunteers in Italy, Indonesia, sional volunteer. For two weeks in August, Karl people we encountered,” said Romania, Spain, Greece and Hun- “I’ve had a very, very fortunate Becker volunteered as a tutor at an Milano, who is an English as a Sec- gary. life, and now I’d like to help oth- Experience the English language summer camp in ond Language, or ESL, teacher at “I realized again that people are ers,” he said. rural Eastern Poland. The camp Hunter College in New York City. essentially alike—with many of the The cost of Global Volunteers was held at a country estate near “I was overwhelmed by the sac- same feelings and same values, programs ranges from $750 for Difference! the Polish city of Siedlce, two rifices many of the parents are although there are some cultural U.S. programs to $1,600 to $2,750 hours east of Warsaw. making for their children,” Celia differences,” Becker said. for international programs. Airfare Global Volunteers, a St. Paul, Argiriou said. Argiriou, who is a He explained that with the fall is extra. Included in the fee are Private Lessons r Junior Clinics Minn.-based nonprofit, nonsectar- vice president at Pearson Educa- of Communism, Polish citizens meals, lodging and ground trans- ian organization offering short- tion publishing, said her experi- have enjoyed a new openness in portation in the host community, Competitive Junior Match Play term volunteer opportunities in 20 ence will inspire her to develop their society and experienced new orientation materials and project r countries, coordinated both pro- materials that will better equip freedoms although, in some expenses. All project-related fees, Ladies Clinic Ladies League grams. The volunteers paid a ser- ESL teachers. regards, life has become more dif- including airfare, are tax- vice program fee to cover the costs Both women said the program ficult. 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The consensus was that the building and construction proposal cost too much and involved too much in the way of the ameni- ties it provided over and above necessities. Belt-tightening advocates pressed the schools for a scaled- down plan that would meet the needs of township students without all the perceived frills necessary to accommodate a projected swell in numbers. Referendum supporters in 2005 maintained the schools already were over-capacity in terms of size and the existing facilities inadequate for the demands placed on them. They cit- ed such deficiencies as lunchroom and hallway overcrowding at the middle school and large class sizes at the high school. For the one group, the fear was that we would be over spending in terms of future needs if the referendum passed. For the other group, the fear was that we already were under spending and the deficit would only worsen. So the dust settled and the school administrators and the Board of Education went back to the drawing board. They came back with a proposal that is roughly half of their original plan. On Tuesday we voters are being asked to return to the polls to consider spending $21.3 million to fund construction at the middle and high schools. This new request has been met with support from some of the critics of the original referendum proposal. Indeed, one unsuccessful candidate for the Board of Education in the /HWWHUV WR WKH (GLWRU spring who led opposition to the $40.2 million bond referen- dum has come out in favor of the current proposal. Overall, it’s still a lot of money, we know. Opposes net, bolt have a far different reaction to The only real winners from the longtime building and zoning The schools project it will cost the average taxpayer—the this proposed solution. Deer Management Task Force’s official, will be saluted for his method of deer Second, the deer population’s recommended course of action past efforts today at a retirement owner of the average township home assessed at $763,300— territory is being squeezed by over are the net and bolt companies. ceremony. $168 per year over the next 20 years. That notion brings the management development of land. There’s enough bloodshed Kehoe will be remembered for cost of construction into the realm of reality. Editor, The Item: I further predict if the task going on and we, in Millburn, his diligence and guidance over What will we get for our money? Despite having contracted force urged that we net and bolt shouldn’t add to it—especially numerous zoning and planning Lyme disease in 1995, I feel com- contractors, residents would also when far simpler and more issues that required his involve- The high school will gain a new three-story wing to house pelled to urge the voters of this react differently. humane alternatives are available. ment over the past years. four science labs, two art rooms, 11 classrooms and addition- township to reject the “net and There are far less drastic solu- Whether you liked or disliked al space for special education students, instruction, and in the bolt” method of deer control. tions than netting and bolting any Judith Niles his enforcement, he stood stead- cafeteria. This in addition to renovations of existing space. First, the survey repeatedly of the aforementioned “pests.” 12 Marion Ave. fast in doing the job which, quite alluded to by The Item fails to dis- Residents could start by land- frankly, no one else could have The middle school will gain a new three-story addition to close the percentage of people scaping their property with any of done or for that matter probably house five science classrooms, one art room, five classrooms infected by Lyme disease who hundreds of available, deer resis- Neighborhood wanted to do. and additional space for special education students, instruc- were also owners of pets, and in tant plants. For that he will long be tion, and in the guidance office. Renovations will be made to particular, dogs. In addition, they could equip group supports remembered. Good luck, Phil, existing facilities and plans are to add a two-story multipurpose It is common knowledge that their cars with “deer whistles” and happy golfing in your retire- dogs are tick carriers (hence the that emit a high-pitched sound as school bond ment years. room with the option of building a third floor above it if need- million dollar tick remedy indus- the wind whistles through them, Editor, The Item: ed. try) and, because they come in far inaudible to humans but bother- The Short Hills Association Thomas Baio School administrators are urging the public to pass this plan. closer contact with humans than some to deer. Council urges the Millburn com- 81 Tennyson Drive It comes at a time when money is becoming increasingly tight deer, the more likely carrier of Third, rather than spending munity to support the $21.3 mil- this “dreaded” disease (which, as thousands of dollars on a net and lion school bond referendum on for suburban schools expecting to receive financial support any informed person knows, can bolt company, the township could Tuesday. from the state. As school officials have explained, the actual easily be controlled via antibiotics simply pass an ordinance freezing The Council has followed this Has questions cost of the bond to local taxpayers is expected to be $17.1 mil- if detected early on). new construction. proposal for some time, attending lion, with the state assuming approximately 20 percent of the If the Millburn Deer Manage- Finally, anyone who notices a various Board of Education meet- concerning bond ment Task Force were urging that large, circular red welt on their ings and reviewing the positions Editor, The Item: costs through debt service and interest support. we net and bolt a certain percent- body could immediately seek of various interested groups. According to letters that It’s time to address the needs of our students, needs that exist age of the township’s dog popula- medical treatment, rather than At its September meeting, the appeared in The Item, the need today. This is a reasonable approach and may prove to be the tion, I predict residents would ignoring this classic symptom. Council interviewed representa- to issue a $21 million dollar least expensive option we will have in the near future. tives of the Millburn Board of bond referendum is a no brainer. Education and the school admin- See the formula below: dilapi- Don’t be passive about this decision. The polls are opening istration, reviewing again and dis- dated, crowded, shabby Mill- early this year, to accommodate work schedules. The Board of Get involved in state’s cussing the needs of the middle burn middle and high schools Education has extended its voting hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. school and high school and the plus 2,700 families who may or Exercise your rights as a citizen and vote your mind on Tues- proposed renovations and may not move in to, and may or effort to update trails improvements which will be may not send their children to day. made if the bond issue is the Millburn public schools By Michele S. Byers economic contribution of almost approved. equates with and justifies &RPPXQLW\ (YHQWV Executive Director $5.3 billion. Members of the Council cited approving a $21 million dollar New Jersey Conservation When you include other forms the nature of the proposed bond referendum. Foundation of outdoor recreation that often changes, such as increasing the Like the past slogan used by TODAY, SEPT. 21 TUESDAY, OCT. 3 utilize trails—like bicycling, camp- number of classrooms at the high Wendy’s Restaurants, “Where’s 1 to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the Township public schools closed, Just imagine if every New Jer- ing, hunting, fishing, paddling, school and the middle school, the the beef?” I, too, want answers Needy jewelry and giftware show- staff development day. sey resident could hike or bike to wildlife viewing and snow demand of state mandated special to obvious questions. room open. New Eyes headquar- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market. any park or outdoor area in the sports—more than 350,000 jobs education programs for school My questions are as follows: ters, 549 Millburn Ave. Municipal parking lot at corner of state from home. New Jersey’s are supported and almost $4.5 space, and the present and pro- When did the Millburn Town- Essex and Main streets. conservation community has long billion in taxes generated, with a jected number of students utiliz- ship engineering department MONDAY, SEPT. 25 8 p.m. Township Committee had a vision for an interconnect- total economic contribution of ing the school system, as being condemn the middle and high 7:45 p.m. Board of Education meeting. Town Hall. ed system of trails, parks, pre- $38.3 billion each year. persuasive reasons to support the school buildings as being meeting. Education Center. served open spaces and farm- Trails also keep us healthy by referendum. unsafe? Are the records avail- WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 land—a network of greenways to providing safe places that invite The Council does, however, able for public viewing? What is TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 8 p.m. Board of Recreation rival the overabundance of high- us to leave the car at home and have continuing concern that the the scheduled timing for all of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market. Commissioners meeting. Gero ways in this state we live in. get some exercise. In a study con- construction be accomplished these new families to arrive and Municipal parking lot at corner of Park Recreation Building. Now we all have an opportu- ducted by the Centers for Disease with the least disruption possible, also to register their children for Essex and Main streets. 8 p.m. Planning Board meeting. nity to help shape an important Control and Prevention, access to and that the question of how long the middle or the high school Town Hall. building block of this vision, as places for physical activity led to the increasing enrollment trend terms? THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 New Jersey updates its 10-year a 25.6 percent increase in the per- might continue be studied closely. 1 to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the THURSDAY, OCT. 5 old statewide Trails Plan. centage of people exercising three A key factor in the Council’s Jill Hanauer Needy jewelry and giftware show- 1 to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the Many folks will tell you that or more days a week. Health cost decision to support the bond 30 Winding Way room open. New Eyes headquar- Needy jewelry and giftware show- our highways and railways are the savings are a significant addition- issue was its belief that the pro- ters, 549 Millburn Ave. room open. New Eyes headquar- arteries of New Jersey’s economic al economic benefit of trails. posed construction is in fact ters, 549 Millburn Ave. lifeblood. But those who get out So updating New Jersey’s Trails needed if Millburn is to continue MONDAY, OCT. 2 7:30 p.m. Historic Preservation of their cars and explore New Jer- Plan is more than a bureaucratic to meet the quality education Yom Kippur. Commission meeting. Town Hall. sey’s great outdoors understand exercise. The 2006 Trails Plan goals that are so important to our Letter policy Township public schools closed. the contribution trails make. update will examine important community. Letters may be edited and may be Just this past August, the Out- trail-related issues, paint an up-to- published, reproduced or distributed in door Industry Association (OIA) date vision for our state’s trails Thomas V. Hildner print, electronic, or other forms. The released a study assessing the eco- system and make recommenda- President views and opinions expressed in nomic impact of outdoor recre- tions about how we can make Short Hills Association Letters to the Editor are not ation. In the Middle Atlantic cen- that vision a reality in the short- Editor’s note: One member of necessarily those of The Item or its sus division (New Jersey, New and long-term. the Short Hills Association affiliates. Submissions should be typed York and Pennsylvania), it was Garden State Greenways Council has a child attending and double-spaced, and must be signed estimated that more than 6.6 mil- (www.gardenstategreenways.org Glenwood Elementary School. and include a daytime telephone lion people (or 22 percent of the ), an online planning cannot be verified or are anonymous form of trails-related recreation tool that identifies important nat- Acknowledges EVELINE SPEEDIE, Editor will not be published. Not all letters will each year (hiking, running, back- ural resource areas remaining in BRIAN WINTERBERG, Advertising Manager township official necessarily be published. Send letters STEPHEN BORG, Vice President packing, rock-climbing). New Jersey, is being utilized to to the editor by e-mail to Published at 343 Millburn Avenue KERRY RUBIN, Director, Classified TeleCenter This activity supports almost develop that vision. upon his retirement [email protected], by fax to Millburn, NJ 07041 GLENN GARVIE, Vice President, Production 50,000 jobs, generates almost 973-921-6458 or by mail to Editor, The Editorial Office: (973) 921-6451 CYNTHIA WERNER, Distribution Director $700 million in federal and state SEE TRAILS, PAGE A4 Editor, The Item: Item, 343 Millburn Avenue. taxes and makes a total annual Phil Kehoe, the township’s www.TheItemOnline.com The Item of Millburn and Short Hills Thursday, September 21, 2006 A5
TRAILS flict—among trail users and with Arboretum, 53 Hanover Ave, ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE the environment. Whippany. FROM PAGE A4 You can be sure your voice is For more information on the heard by completing a Trail User Trails Plan or how you can be If you use New Jersey trails, Survey by September 30 at involved, visit share your experiences. If you www.njtrailsplan.org www.njtrailsplan.org, e-mail trails- don’t, it’s important to know why or [email protected] or call (973) not. All trail users need to be attending one of several planned 898-0300. heard—equestrians, bicyclists, all- open houses. The short surveys terrain vehicle users, hikers, every- will gather feedback about your one. trail usage, problems and priorities. E-mail NJCF at With more input from more The open houses will provide [email protected] or New Jerseyans, we are more likely everyone with a chance to learn visit NJCF’s Web site at to come up with a plan that best about the Trails Plan and share www.njconservation.org, for serves the most people. their perspectives. more information about The best possible plan will Locally, an open house will be conserving New Jersey’s attract more resources, which held Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 3:30 precious land and natural means more trails and less con- to 7:30 p.m., at the Frelinghuysen resources.
When You Need A Breast Surgeon PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY This photo in the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society’s collection is labeled on the back: “Millburn, N.J.; “Old School Building”; In 1887, stood at the location of present-vacated 2- story school on White Oak Ridge Road at junction of “Poor Farm Lane” which adjoins new fire house. This “2 story masonry building is the third school on the site. Second school stands down “Poor Farm Lane”—used for inmates of P.F. Moved there when new school built. This pictured “Old School” moved to farm of C.H. Reeve for carpenter shop—1889. Mrs. Nellie D. Ross teacher in this school. Raymond M. Oakes in picture taken about 1930.” What do you see in their future?
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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHAI CENTER FOR LIVING JUDAISM Township students Tracy, Betty and Ruthie Levy, from left, show off the shofars they made themselves out of raw goats’ horns SENIOR LIFESTYLES Sunday at the Chai Center Hebrew School, as Rabbi Mendel Bogomilsky compares them to a factory-finished shofar. SAFETY • PEACE OF MIND • SELF-RELIANCE Service times announced Struggling with Stairs? By Patricia Harris service at 8 p.m. Services on Sat- • New and reconditioned stair lifts • Rent or buy ofTheItem urday will be at 10:30 a.m. Congregation B’nai Israel will • Battery or A/C powered Jews in the community are prac- hold services tomorrow evening at • 5 stair lift models to choose from ticing their shofar-blowing skills 6:30 p.m. • Lifts for most stairway shapes, sizes or angles • Folds when not in use and exercising their lungs in antic- On Saturday, the first day of 0001823188-01 ipation of the upcoming High Holy Rosh Hashana, services will be • Senior Citizen Discount Days marking the Jewish New held in the main sanctuary at 8:30 • Quick delivery WK WK $ Year 5767. a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. A parallel ser- and service FREE 250 OFF 1 Month Rental Purchase of Any The observances begin at sun- vice starts in the morning with the • Major credit With a 3 Month Minimum Rental In-Stock Stairlift down tomorrow evening with ser- Torah reading service at 10 a.m. cards accepted With this coupon. Not valid w/other offers With this coupon. Not valid w/other offers or prior purchases. Exp. 9/30/06 or prior purchases. Exp. 9/30/06 vices for Rosh Hashana, which On Sunday, the second day of • Made in USA means head of the year in Hebrew. Rosh Hashana, a community since 1947 Rosh Hashana marks the begin- observance of Tashlikh will be held 800-445-4387 ning of a 10-day period of prayer, at 4 p.m. Whitaker Visit our newest showroom by appointment at self-examination and repentance, The Chai Center for Living of New Jersey 23 North Farview Ave., Paramus culminating on the fast day of Yom Judaism, which holds its services at A division of Thyssenkrupp Access 201-587- 7772 Kippur. 437 Millburn Ave., plans a Min- www.tkaccess.com ThyssenKrupp The holy days are ushered in cha-Ma’ariv service, afternoon and and closed with the blowing of the evening prayers, tomorrow at 6:45 shofar, a trumpet made from a p.m. On Saturday, the first day of ram’s horn. Rosh Hashana, Shacharit, or Local synagogues have morning prayers, will be at 9:30 announced their schedule of ser- a.m., Mincha services will be at vices for the upcoming week: 6:30 p.m. and Ma’ariv services will BACK TO SCHOOL Congregation B’nai Jeshurun be at 7 p.m. will begin the celebration of the On Sunday, the second day of OPEN HOUSE New Year with a family service Rosh Hashana, Shacharit will be tomorrow at 5 p.m. The service is held at 9:30 a.m. The shofar SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD STUDY TEAM MEMBERS • AGENCIES • PARENTS open to the community and no sounding will be at about 11:30 ADAM ANIK/THE ITEM tickets are required. The service a.m. A Mincha service will be at 6 Please join us for an will be conducted from a prayer p.m. Leah Hirschfeld, 12, a seventh grader at Congregation B’nai book written especially for use by Tashlich will take place at Taylor Israel, left, gives classmate Emily Beneroff, 11, a thumbs-up for children on Rosh Hashana. Park at 6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv services her big blast on the shofar, as they take turns practicing on the OPEN The temple will hold a second will be at 7:30 p.m. ram's horn used for the Rosh Hashana service. HOUSE at 6HUYLFHV (YHQWV The Therapeutic School & Preschool Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network Christ Church St. Rose of Lima Church homily, followed by a Holy Revelation 5. The Wyoming Praise 570 Belleville Avenue • Belleville, NJ 07109 7:15, 8, 9:30 a.m.: The Rev. E. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 Eucharist service with homily and Band will play. Regular church
Bevan Stanley will preach and cel- p.m.: Mass is offered. The sacra- organ. Church school classes for school is in session at 10 a.m. for 973-450-3123 0001819031-01 ebrate at the 8 a.m. service. The ment of reconciliation is offered children ages 2 and a half through kindergartners through eighth sidesman will be Theodore Houlis. Saturday from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., eighth grade meet at 10 a.m. in the graders. Infant and toddler care is Thursday, September 28, 2006 Stanley also will preach and cele- and Mass is offered at 5:30 p.m. Parish Hall. Nursery care is pro- available in the Crib Room each brate at the 9:30 a.m. service. The vided at the 10 a.m. service. Sunday at 10 a.m. Church school 9:30 am sidesmen will be Sandra Johnson South Mountain Community for preschoolers begins at 10 a.m. Our Open House will allow you to visit our new preschool as and Jane Riedel. The first lesson Church Wyoming Presbyterian Church 4:30 to 6 p.m.: Presbyterian well our existing classrooms. There will be a tour of the will be read by Thomas Swartz, the 11 a.m.: Weekly adult worship 10 a.m.: The Rev. Ronald John- Youth Connection (PYC) for mid- second lesson will be read by Lin- service takes place in the Millburn son will lead worship and preach dle school students. 5:30 to 7:30 school facilities and an opportunity to view our programs for da Carcia and the Prayers of the Middle School as part of a series, the sermon, Lamb Power. Scrip- p.m.: PYC for senior high students. autistic, multiply disabled and behaviorally disabled children. People will be read by Terry Finan. “Simplify Your Life: Making Room ture readings are Isaiah 53 and Dinner is served for all at 5:30. You will meet with teachers, administrators, our behaviorist, Sunday school and nursery care for Greatness.” A session for chil- clinical social workers, speech pathologists, occupational will begin at 9:15 a.m. All are wel- dren from birth to 5 years will be therapists and family members. Please call to confirm your come to Coffee Hour at 10:45 a.m. held at 10:45 a.m. visit 973-450-3123 or 973-450-5496. The Chancel Choir will rehearse at 10:45 a.m. St. Stephen's Church 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.: A spoken PREPARATORY SCHOOL Community Congregational service of Holy Eucharist with LOSE WEIGHT. Church 10 a.m.: The Rev. Johann Bosman leads the congregation in $ OLWWOH ER\ LV VWDQGLQJ LQ WKH VKXO OPEN HOUSE worship, continuing a series on OREE\VWDULQJDWDQRUQDWH NEVER FIND ITAGAIN. Congregationalism. The Chancel SODTXH ZLWK QDPHV 7KH UDEEL Choir directed by Warren Brown, SDVVHV E\ DQG VHHLQJ KLP VR minister of music, will provide inspirational music. Following LQWHQW WHOOV KLP ´7KLV LV IRU worship, all are invited to attend a WKRVH ZKR GLHG LQ WKH 6HUYLFHµ * Lose 21Poundsin 4 Weeks. reception. Nursery care is provid- 7KHOLWWOHER\ EHFRPHV YHU\ ed and all are welcome. TXLHW ,Q D ORZ WHUULILHG YRLFH 11:15 a.m.: Bible Forum spon- KH DVNV ´:KLFK VHUYLFH 5RVK sored by the Adult Christian Edu- +DVKDQDK RU