Township Responds to ‘Orange’ Terror Level According to Reports, Melasippo with a Suspended License and Was Attempting to Make a Left Being an Uninsured Driver

Page A2 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Thursday, December 25, 2003 Shoplifters and busy roads occupy police was struck from behind by a ve- By Harry Trumbore hicle driven by another Maple- of The Item wood resident, 19-year old Mau- Store security personnel at reen Fraser, police said. Macy’s at The Mall at Short Hills Zutz complained of a sore Dec. 18 told police they ob- back, but reportedly declined served Dawn Jackson, 35, of treatment by the Millburn-Short Jersey City take two jackets and Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad. a pair of sweat pants into a dress- Police filed no charges and both ing room where she reportedly parties to the accident were able pulled the security tags off the to drive their vehicles from the clothing with a pair of pliers. She scene. then hid one of the jackets inside James Orlando, 39, of Brook- her pants, according to police re- lyn, N.Y., was driving south on ports. Kennedy Parkway Dec. 18 at Police said Jackson was 7:30 p.m. He told police an stopped by security officers after unidentified vehicle cut him off she allegedly attempted to exit near the exit for Route 24. As Or- the store without paying for the lando braked to avoid the vehi- jacket, which was valued at cle, he said his car was hit from $300. She was turned over to the behind by another car, which custody of township police. Sub- police said was driven by a sequently, Jackson was handed teenager from Summit. over to police in Union where No one was injured in the ac- she was wanted on an outstand- cident, but police cited Orlando ing warrant. for failure to produce proper in- Photo courtesy of the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society A Summit woman reported her surance documentation. wallet was taken from her purse Police observed a car traveling STREETSCAPE IN WYOMING, N.J.—Until not too far back in was taken from a point between Farview Road (unseen on Dec. 17 while shopping at on Kennedy Parkway during the township history, mail for residents in the Wyoming area was the left) and Chestnut Street (barely visible on the right, near Macy’s. Along with her credit afternoon of Dec. 16 with a miss- addressed to “Wyoming, N.J.” This postcard in the collection the middle of the photo). The evidence of horse traffic, as cards and driver’s license, the ing driver’s side mirror and no of the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society notes that it is of seen in the middle of the road, elicits sympathy for horse and woman reportedly lost $200 in trunk lock and pulled the car Prospect Street in Wyoming. Maps in the Society’s collec- passengers, given the apparent difficulties of navigating that cash. over near the exit for Parsonage tion indicate that Prospect Street became Sagamore Road road in bad weather? The barely visible house on the left still Police say township resident Hill Road. The driver could not sometime in the 1930s. This photo of Prospect/Sagamore stands on Sagamore Road. Robin Fisher, 45, was driving supply a current driver’s license east on Route 24 Dec. 16 around and was taken into custody. He noon time when her car collided eventually identified himself as with a vehicle driven by Carrissa Parrish Kareem, 24, of Newark Melasippo, 23, of Succasunna. and was charged with driving Township responds to ‘orange’ terror level According to reports, Melasippo with a suspended license and was attempting to make a left being an uninsured driver. He Weber said approximately 50 Eakley, the deputy coordinator immediately. turn out of the parking lot at Bed also was wanted on two out- By Harry Trumbore sites are being observed or pa- of the township’s Office of “Go on with your plans,” Bath & Beyond. standing warrants, police said, of The Item trolled daily. Emergency Management. Weber said, “but remember Neither driver was injured, and was turned over to the cus- The township responded The sites include obvious tar- “Everyone learned that lesson nothing’s too small to bring to police said. Melasippo was cited tody of Newark police. quickly this week to the raising gets, from The Mall at Short after 9-11. We all work togeth- our attention.” for careless driving. Sometime between Dec. 12 of the nation’s terror alert status Hills and utility installations to er.” Police are asking the Township residents who wish Marilyn Zutz, 78, of Maple- and Dec. 15, someone reportedly to “orange,” the second highest schools and houses of worship. public to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious activity wood was stopped on the took a $2,000 laptop computer category for the risk of terror- The police captain said resi- report any and all suspicious ac- can contact the Millburn Police Wyoming Avenue bridge Dec. 18 from a Millburn Avenue office ism. dents may observe a higher visi- tivity to local law enforcement Department at (973) 564-7001. shortly after 3 p.m. when her car building. Although township authorities bility of law enforcement per- encourage the public to go on sonnel, not only township with their daily activities, police police, but members of N.J. Quick reaction to report Recreation department said Monday measures adopted Transit police, state police and as an addendum to the town- members of the Essex County of fire saves restaurant slates babysitting course ship’s Emergency Operations Sheriff’s Office. the ambulance. Plan went into effect immediate- Weber also said firefighters, By Harry Trumbore Firefighters reportedly assisted The Millburn Recreation De- page illustrated manual complete ly after the heightened warning Department of Public Works of The Item the Millburn-Short Hills Volun- partment will offer a babysitting with family emergency forms level was announced over the employees and other municipal Reports of a fire at a Morris teer First Aid Squad Monday course, SmartSitter, for boys and and a letter of introduction to weekend. workers are being asked to keep Turnpike restaurant Dec. 16 morning in preparing an occu- girls ages 11 to 16 Saturday, Jan. prospective employers. “There are certain things we their eyes open for any suspi- brought firefighters to the scene pant of a single car accident on 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Registration fee is $45, do to insure public safety,” said cious activity. at around 11:20 p.m. Parsonage Hill Road for trans- Bauer Community Center in payable to the Millburn Recre- police Capt. Gregory Weber. “The secret is communica- Firefighters said a moderate port to a local hospital. Firefight- Taylor Park. ation Department. Registration “We’ll act covertly and overtly.” tion,” said police Sgt. Peter amount of smoke was discovered ers also cordoned off the area SmartSitter instructors are reg- forms are available at Town Hall coming from a back wall of where the car had snapped a util- istered nurses. Course partici- and online at www.twp.mill- Benihana. When firefighters en- ity pole. pants will receive instruction in burn.nj.us. in the forms library. Super volunteer tered through a rear door, ac- A clothes dryer in a Whitney learning the skills to care for in- Call Frank Dasti, Millburn cording to reports, they discov- Road residence caught fire Satur- fants through school age chil- Recreation Department program ered a clothes dryer in a laundry day shortly after 4 a.m., accord- dren. supervisor, at (973) 564-7750 for room engulfed in flames. Fire- ing to firefighter reports. Participants will receive a 35- more information. fighters used a dry chemical ex- The firefighters responding to tinguisher, then water to put out the scene found the appliance the blaze. After inspecting the giving off thick smoke from a area for any secondary fires, fire- small fire that had ignited inside fighters said they opened hatches of it. in the roof to help ventilate the A chemical extinguisher was restaurant. used to put out the fire. Firefight- During the incident, the fire- ers then used a large fan to help fighters were backed up by fire- ventilate the room. fighters from the Summit Fire Police called firefighters for Department. assistance in reaching an 87-year Firefighters responded to a old woman who fell the evening two-vehicle accident Dec. 17 on of Dec. 18 in her Main Street Route 78 in Springfield shortly apartment. after 8 p.m. After unlocking the door with When they arrived, they re- a key provided by a neighbor, portedly found one vehicle was firefighters used a bolt cutter to on its side. Another vehicle ap- cut the security chain. Photo courtesy of Reeves-Reed Arboretum parently rolled completely over The woman, who suffered a VOLUNTEER MANAGER—Township resident Joan and back onto its tires, but the cut arm was treated by police Thomas serves as the day manager of The Garden and driver was trapped inside by the and the first aid squad. Gift Shop at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, working crushed roof. most Thursdays. “Joan has a marvelous sense of humor,” Firefighters used the hydraulic said manager Lillian Cochran. “She is a tremendous ad- “jaws of life” to cut open the Correction dition to the shop.” Organizations and individuals are indoor of the vehicle, according to Due to an editing error, the vited to submit nominations for consideration for publica- reports. first names of Millburn High tion in The Item to spotlight volunteers. Those wishing to They then cut the columns School girls soccer players Ali submit articles or photographs for the “Super Volunteer” supporting the roof, then pulled Foley and Rachel Furman were section can send information to The Item at 343 Millburn the roof back. omitted from an article in the Ave., Millburn, 07041, or e-mail The Item at The driver was treated by Dec. 18 edition of The Item. Also e28629-01 [email protected] or fax The Item at (973) 376- members of the Springfield first omitted was the selection of 8556. The deadline is Monday at noon. aid squad and firefighters assist- Foley and Furman to The Star- ed in securing the victim to a Ledger’s All-Essex County first backboard and loading him in team.

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He surveyed stipulates that if a building’s Members of the township’s two areas with the municipality’s facade measures 75 or more feet, Planning Board are hammering largest lots and found 45 homes no side yard could be less than Officials asking out an ordinance that will regu- had been torn down to build new 40 percent of the building’s residents to clear late construction of new single- ones since 1994. width. family houses that are replacing “Each year the number of de- Another area that came up for snow properly demolitions and are seen as over- molitions seems to be getting discussion at this month’s ses- sized. larger,” Steck said. “One of the sions was building height, Steck The township has issued an The township’s planning con- phenomena of earlier replace- said. advisory alerting residents of sultant, Peter Steck, has been ment houses was that they did Current regulations limit the their responsibility for properly meeting with members of the not fill up the property’s enve- maximum building height to 32 clearing away snow, especially board for about a year and a half, lope, but now homeowners want feet, and he has proposed regula- as leaf pickup is ongoing. to change development regula- to build to the limits.” tions to revise the definition of Fifteen inches of snow has tions in order to limit the size of Before this month’s meetings building height to encourage fallen so far this season, at a time the houses. During the most with Planning Board members, roof lines more in keeping with when the Department of Public recent session this month, the Steck distributed copies of a pro- traditional building styles and to Works is still in the throes of the board formed a committee that posed ordinance to area archi- lessen the need for flat roof sec- leaf pickup program. Due to will look into possible changes tects and solicited comments tions. leaves still on the roadside and and report back to the full board from them. He received written Several speakers spoke in the time and intensity involved in in February, Steck said last responses from three, whose re- favor of revising the definition of snow removal, cooperation is week. marks he summarized for the building height, according to being sought from residents. The committee consists of board. Buchholz and Keller gave Steck. The township’s ordinance No. Steck, Planning Board members their comments in person. Architects who offered written 15-6.5, Removal of Snow, pro- James Dixon and Michael One of Steck’s main recom- comments on proposed regula- hibits snow and ice from being Gorman, architect and township mendations is to enhance side tion changes were Christopher deposited on streets and side- resident John Buchholz and local yard requirements, and he said Astheimer of WESKetch Archi- walks. The Department of Public engineer Richard Keller. that concept will probably be tecture in Millington, Alexander Works, in coordination with the The art of the new ordinance contained in any final ordinance. Bol Architect of Berkeley police department, will monitor will be in limiting the size of new “Perhaps the most notable Heights and David Rosen from snow removal procedures. houses without discouraging de- characteristic of the larger re- Staff photo/Eveline Speedie velopment, Steck said. placement houses is that they are JOLLY TIME OF YEAR—The Downtown Millburn Devel- “After all, choosing to build in all two or more stories in height opment Alliance has enhanced the festive mood in the the township is a vote of confi- and they have a significant central business district with painted wooden soldiers dence in the community and a façade width that faces the and garlands of pine greens with red bows. Initially pur- sign of high property values,” street,” Steck wrote in a May 3 chased in 2002, the soldiers, which are attached to poles Steck said. “If you become too memo to the board. His recom- Smith Barney throughout the downtown, stand six feet high. A total of restrictive, you send too many mendations would create open 55 soldiers will adorn the district this season. Classic applicants to the zoning board space on either side of the homes snowflakes on light poles provide the finishing touch for for variances.” by requiring larger side yards. On Planning: the holidays. Steck said he documented the Under existing regulations, trend toward tearing down each side lot has to be at least 35 Every good investment Downtown draws new breed of businesses strategy begins with a plan. She said the kind of businesses similar to the way that malls pro- Holden contrasted the current By Patricia Harris that have been coming in are not mote themselves. situation with the one that exist- of The Item chain stores, but rather are more “What’s good for one business ed three years ago when she The township’s downtown is individualized. “Statistics show a is good for all,” she also said. came on board. At that time, A plan, however, is only as filled almost to capacity with lot of the growth of downtown Holden pointed out the town- there were 14 vacancies. stores, services and restaurants, areas in the state is coming from ship’s vacancy rate stands at less Among stores that have been good as its planners. and those establishments boast people opening up their second than 1 percent, with only one va- doing well, Holden said, are owners who are more business- or third locations,” she said, cancy at present. The newest ad- women’s clothing stores and the A Smith Barney Financial Consultant working citing stores such as Gito, Pierre dition to the downtown will be new Calvary Bridal store. Also, savvy and experienced than with professional money managers, can those who came before them, say Deux and restaurants such as an arts and crafts center for chil- this season, she said, stores that the two women who oversee de- Tinga Taqueria. dren, offering products and in- offer a variety of goods, such as create your customized investment strategy. velopment in the central business Lemerman said she has seen struction, she said. Annie Sez, have been doing Make your money work smarter. Call: district. support growing for the Cham- A space that recently became brisk business. According to Pat Holden, ex- ber’s programs and special available has generated a great She said the stores in town ecutive director of the Down- events, many of which are geared deal of interest and four busi- compete favorably with stores at Nick Boccella toward business retention. The nesses are vying to rent the the mall when it comes to offer- town Millburn Development Al- Senior Vice President–Investments liance (DMDA), and Carrie number of Chamber members space, she reported. ing service. 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Local and state officials help with Super Sunday New Jersey State Senator volunteered for the daylong Thomas H. Kean Jr. (R-21) and effort. U.S. Representative Rodney J. Also contributing to the effort Frelinghuysen (R-11) were were New Jersey Assemblyman among the many local and state and West Orange Mayor John officials to support Super Sunday McKeon (D-27) and Essex 2004, the largest fundraising day County Board of Freeholders of the year for the United Jewish vice president Patricia Sebold. Appeal of MetroWest NJ annual The United Jewish Appeal is campaign. the fundraising arm of United The Dec. 7 community Jewish Communities (UJC) of phonathon, “The Power of One MetroWest NJ. The UJC and its Day,” raised a record-breaking 24 local beneficiary agencies $3.073 million and included a strive to fulfill the communal and Photo courtesy of Newcomers Encore/Club blood drive, a clothing drive to social service needs of the HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING—Members of the Newcom- support MetroWest’s sister com- MetroWest community. The or- ers/Encore Club of Short Hills and Millburn who attended munity of Cherkassy, Ukraine, ganization also works to main- a demonstration by a personal chef earlier this month in- and kosher food drive. tain the integrity and dignity of cluded, from left, Maria Powar, Alpa Chokshi, Carolyn Kean and Frelinghuysen made Jewish life through its national Balbo and Lisa Helmacy. The club, which offers a variety phone calls with the more than and international fundraising ef- of social activities, includes more than 300 township fam- 800 community members who forts. ilies and is open to new and longtime residents of the community. For more information, call (973) 768-0785. Mr. and Mrs. Corey Taylor Women can explore Amy S. Allen married issues during forum A forum for women, “Women, Jackie Vogelmann, executive di- to Corey S. Taylor Work & Family Health: A Bal- rector, SAGE Solutions; Amy Susan Allen, daughter of Greig and Dan Constantino of ancing Act,” will be held Satur- “Women in Politics: Getting Robert and Elizabeth Allen of West Rutland and Greg Bennet day, Jan. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to Your Feet Wet,” with speaker Stewart Road, was married Oct. of Ballston Lake, N.Y. noon at the Fortnightly Club, 214 Michel Bitritto of the Summit 18 to Corey Stephen Taylor, son The bride, a graduate of Kent Springfield Ave., Summit. City Council; and “Work and of Elizabeth Hahl of Schroon Place School, Summit, earned a The half-day program will offer Life: How To Combine Both in a Lake, N.Y., and Gregory Taylor bachelor’s degree from Skid- women an opportunity to partici- Way That Works for You and of West Rutland, Vt. more College. She taught Eng- pate in discussions on work-life Your Company,” with speaker The ceremony was performed lish at the University of Petrole- issues, hear experts present prac- Cali Williams Yost, author and by the Rev. John S. Mitchell at um in Dongying, China, for a tical advice on topics of interest president of Work+Life Visions, the Zion Episcopal Church in year. to working women, network with Inc. Photos courtesy of UJC of MetroWest NJ Manchester, Vt. A reception fol- She earned her master’s of phi- women from their community, The cost of the program is $15 LENDING SUPPORT—Among dignitaries contributing to lowed at the Equinox Hotel in losophy from Drew University and learn more about Business paid in advance, or $20 at the Super Sunday 2004, the fundraising day for the United Manchester. and is currently writing her dis- and Professional Women/USA door. Registration forms are Jewish Appeal of MetroWest NJ, were, at left, New Jersey The maid of honor was Nicole sertation to complete the doctor- ww.sum- and the Women’s Resource available at w State Senator Thomas H. Kean Jr. and U.S. Representative Allen of Summit, the bride’s al degree. She teaches English at mitbpw.org Center. and should be Rodney J. Frelinghuysen. niece. Bridesmaids included the Killington (Vt.) Mountain Registration and continental mailed no later than Jan. 9. Sarah O’Connell of Boston, School. breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., Summit BPW and Mass., Sally Meisner of Scars- The bridegroom, a graduate of followed by an opening session Bernardsville BPW are non- dale, N.Y., and two other nieces, Ballston Spa High School, at 9 a.m. Attendees will be able profit organizations that are part Theodore von Glahn III Rose Allen of London, England, earned a bachelor’s degree in to attend two interactive forums of the National Federation of and Kristina Luckfield of the business administration from featuring practical advice and Business and Women’s Clubs, township. Western New England College. tips from experts in financial the oldest organization in the to wed Cynthia Kimbel Serving as best man for the He is co-owner and operator of planning, work/family balance, United States dedicated to ensur- Mr. and Mrs. Rodney F. Rock bridegroom was his brother, Taylor Tree Care, Inc. politics, and childcare and elder- ing workplace and professional of Palmetto, Fla., have an- Kyle Taylor of Clarendon Following a wedding trip to care. opportunity equality for women. nounced the engagement of their Springs, Vt. Groomsmen were Zihuatanejo, Mexico, the couple The featured forums are “Build- Established in 1919, BPW pro- daughter, Cynthia Elaine, to David Paller of Winooski, Vt., is residing in Clarendon Springs, ing Your Assets to Achieve Fi- motes equity for all women in Theodore A. von Glahn III of the bridegroom’s stepbrother, Vt. nancial Independence,” with the workplace through advocacy, Bradenton, Fla., son of Mr. and speaker Jodi Cirignano, a certi- education and information. Mrs. Theodore A. von Glahn Jr. MHS Class of ’54 planning reunion fied financial planner with The Women’s Resource Center, of Osprey, Fla., and formerly of Lassus Wherley & Associates located in Summit, is a non- the township. Members of the Millburn Kass at [email protected] or and Debra L. Morrison, a certi- profit organization founded in The future bride is a graduate High School class of 1954 are Sam Smith at sgs522@earth- fied financial planner with Re- 1983 which is dedicated to em- of Gaston College. She is a regis- planning a 50th reunion for Oct. link.com as soon as possible for gentAtlantic Capital; “Walking powering women and girls in all tered nurse at Manatee Memorial 15, 16 and 17, 2004. all details. the Tightrope: Finding Balance stages of their lives. The center Hospital in Bradenton. Former classmates are encour- Organizers need commitments in the Sandwich Generation,” educates, supports and inspires The future bridegroom is a aged to contact Judy Moore by Jan. 15. with speakers Suzanne women and girls through profes- graduate of Millburn High Williamson, executive director sionally led programs and ser- School and New England Col- of Monday Morning, Inc., and vices such as career counseling. lege. He is a financial advisor with H&R Block. The couple is planning a Feb- Theodore von Glahn III Avon Walk taking place ruary wedding in Sarasota, Fla. and Cynthia Kimbel in NYC Oct. 2-3, 2004 The Avon Walk for Breast cisco, Calif., July 10-11; and Los Cancer, designed to raise funds Angeles, Calif., September 11- Kindermusik Classes for ages 0 to 7 and awareness of the disease, 12. will take place in six United Interested parties are invited to 256256 Morris Morris Avenue Avenue States cities from May to Octo- attend an Avon Walk for Breast 1 Springfield,Springfield NJ 07081 03-0 (973) 467-4688 ber next year. Cancer “Get Started Session,” a 171 (973) 467-4688 E Each weekend walk is non- staff-led informational meeting E26816-01 competitive and structured for about the fundraising events. walkers of various fitness levels Sessions are held in all event with a choice of completing a cities and in surrounding areas; marathon walk (26.2 miles) or a schedules are posted on the Avon marathon and a half (39.3 miles) Walk Web site at www.avon- over the Saturday and Sunday. walk.org. 851776-01 “THE MEN’S STORE” The walk in New York City is To register to walk or join the summit red bank scheduled for October 2 and 3. crew, or to pledge financial sup- Other scheduled events are: port for the Avon Walk for Breast Washington, D.C., May 1-2; Cancer, visit www.avonwalk.org. Boston, Mass., May 15-16; or call (877) WALK AVON for Chicago, Ill., June 5-6; San Fran- more information.

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Mildred Salsano Bulletin Board A Mass for former township Church and the Avenel Golden resident Mildred Salsano was Circle Senior Citizens Club. Sunday Services held Dec. 16 in St. Andrew’s Born in the township, she lived Church, Avenel. Mrs. Salsano, in Avenel for 11 years. Christ Church 93, died Dec. 13 in the JFK Med- Mrs. Salsano is survived by a 7:15 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.: The Reverend Mary Frances ical Center, Edison. daughter, Grace Ruggiero; Schjonberg will preach and celebrate at the 8 a.m. service. The She worked at St. Paul the three sisters, Grace Rubino, sidesman will be Sandra Johnson. Schjonberg will preach and Apostle School in Irvington for Margarite Solimine and Rose the Rev. E. Bevan Stanley will celebrate at the 9:30 a.m. ser- many years before retiring. DeCecco; two brothers, Jacob vice. The lessons will be read by Tom Swartz, Heather Finan, She was a member of the Altar and Anthony Cefolo; and two Linda Carchia, William Johnson, Eileen Paduano, Jeff Oleson, Rosary Society of St. Andrew grandchildren. and Alinda Stanley. Nursery care begins at 9:15 a.m. and runs through Coffee Hour. Community Congregational Church Anthony Rocco 10:30 a.m.: The service will feature the singing of selections A memorial service will be Pythagoras Lodge 10 F&AM in scheduled for former township Westfield. from Handel’s “Messiah” by members of the Chancel Choir Photo courtesy of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun and the congregation. Anyone interested in singing with the resident Anthony M. Rocco. Born in the township, he lived choir for this service should bring a musical score and gather in KINDER COOKS—Kindergarten students in Congrega- Mr. Rocco, 87, died Dec. 7 in in Newark before moving to the church’s music room at 8:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Scrip- tion B’nai Jeshurun’s full-day program helped cook a full- Robert Wood Johnson Universi- Rahway 35 years ago. tures chosen to blend with the text of each movement will also course dinner for homeless women and children. Their ty Hospital at Rahway. He is survived by his wife, be shared in the service. teacher, Andrea Kessler, joined a group of volunteers who Mr. Rocco was a maintenance Dorothy; a son, Tom; a daughter, served dinner at St. George’s Church in Maplewood sev- mechanic with General Motors Diana; two brothers, Edward Covenant Presbyterian Church eral times this month. The children joined the project, or- in Linden for 40 years before re- and John; and two sisters, 11 a.m.: A guest preacher, the Rev. Eddie Brown, will deliv- ganized by the temple’s Tikkun Olam committee, to con- tiring 15 years ago. Angela Salese and Dorothy er the sermon, based on Luke 7. Nursery is provided. 9:30 a.m.: tribute in their own way and to help “repair the world.” He was a member of the Atlas Sobczak. Brown will report on his theological education work in Kenya Student cooks were, top row, from left, Samuel Dan- during the Sunday Sshool hour. towitz, Kessler and Thomas Falus, and bottom row, from left, Jorday Zucker, Luxas Poznak and Joshua Winik. First Baptist Church Marian Spiegelman 10:30 a.m.: Pastor Richard L. Hines delivers the sermon, Services were held Dec. 17 for Public Library. Time, based on Psalm 90. The topic of study is “The Massacre former township resident Marian Born in Newark, she lived in at Massada.” Congregation conducting Spiegelman. Mrs. Spiegelman, the township for most of her life 87, died Dec. 15 at her home in before moving to West Hartford. Renaissance Church musical service January 9 West Hartford, Conn. She is survived by a son, Ken, 9:30 a.m.: Services are held in Millburn Middle School. As She was a member of the Sis- and four grandchildren. part of a series, “Happy Holidays! Getting Holiday Cheer in Congregation B’nai Jeshurun service is open to the entire com- terhood of Congregation B’nai In lieu of flowers, memorial Spite of the Scrooges and Grinches of Life,” the Rev. Rich will conduct its new musical munity. Israel, the Hadassah of Millburn donations may be made to the Teeters delivers the sermon, Making A Difference In 2004. Shabbat Service known as Shab- A Tot Shabbat Service will be and the friends of the Paper Mill Millburn Free Public Library, Leading contemporary worship music is Steven Young. bat B’Shir, or Sabbath in Song, held Saturday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 Playhouse and the Millburn Free 200 Glen Ave., Millburn, 07041. Friday evening, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. a.m. The service, geared to chil- St. Rose of Lima Church The temple’s rabbis and cantor dren under age 6, incorporates 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.: Mass will be offered. will be accompanied by David songs, story, art, movement and The sacrament of reconciliation is offered Saturday from 4:30 Bravo on the keyboard, Benny participation. Anna Sparaco to 5:15 p.m., and Mass is offered at 5:30 p.m. Koonyevsky on the drums and Parents and grandparents are Yaron Suriano on the bass guitar. encouraged to bring their pre- A Mass for former township 42 years before retiring. St. Stephen’s Church The service seeks to create a school age children. resident Anna Sparaco was held Born in the township, she lived 8 a.m., 10 a.m.: A spoken service of Holy Eucharist with mood of participation, warmth The Tot Shabbat at TBJ is held Dec. 18 in Madison. Mrs. Spara- in East Hanover before moving homily is at 8 a.m., followed by a Holy Eucharist service at 10 and spirituality. approximately once a month on co, 67, died Dec. 14 in Morris- to Madison 32 years ago. a.m. with choir and music. The B’nai Jeshurun Volunteer either a Friday night or Saturday town Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her hus- Choir and members of the morning. Mrs. Sparaco was a fore- band, Pasquale; a daughter, Wyoming Presbyterian Church Temple Youth Group will also For additional information woman in the label room at Lucy, a sister, Mary Matarazzo; 10 a.m.: For the First Sunday after Christmas, the Rev. participate. about either event, call the Sandoz Pharamaceuticals, East and two brothers, Nicholas and Ronald Johnson will preach the sermon, The Great Resumption. Families are welcome and the temple office at (973) 379-1555. Hanover, where she worked for Rocco Marcantonio. Scripture readings are Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 2:22-40. Spe- cial music will be presented. Combined Church school classes meet at 10 a.m. as follows: Kindergarten through second grade Judith Rosen in the third-floor classroom overlooking the playground; third, fourth and fifth graders in the choir room. All others with wor- Services for township resident onne. ship with their families. Following worship, all are invited to Judith Rosen were held Friday in Born in Bayonne, she lived in Hospitality Hour in Fellowship Hall. Union. Jersey City and Springfield Mrs. Rosen, 64, died Dec. 16 before moving to the township in St. Barnabas Medical Center, 10 years ago. Livingston. She is survived by her hus- Open Door Nursery School She was a member of the Sis- band, Ralph; a daughter, Mindy, terhood at Temple Beth Am and also of the township; and a sister, holds registration session the Cancer Care, both in Bay- Gloria Glanzer, of Springfield. The Open Door Nursery through Friday mornings or four School at the Wyoming Presby- classes Monday through Thurs- terian Church will hold a general day afternoons. Irene Keness registration session for the 2004- To register for the 2 and a half 05 school year on Saturday, Jan. year old programs, the child Services for former township Born in Newark, Mrs. Keness 10, at noon. must turn 2 by March 15, 2004. resident Irene Keness were held lived in the township before The school offers separate pro- Children turning 2 years old after Monday in Woodbridge. moving to Queens. grams for children 2 and a half, 3 that date are eligible for the Mrs. Keness died Saturday in She is survived by a son, and 4 years of age. Registration bridge program, which starts in the Silvercrest Extended Care Arthur; a daughter, Nancy; two for remaining available spaces January 2005. Facility, Queens, N.Y. grandchildren and three great- will be determined by lottery. To register for the 3 and 4 year She was a member of the Essex grandchildren. The program for the youngest old programs, the child must turn County Chapter of Hadasah. children offers two sessions be- 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 30. ginning in September. Morning In addition to these programs, classes are held Mondays and Open Door offers a lunch pro- Photo courtesy of Congregation B’nai Israel Mara Schwartz Brett Thursdays or Tuesdays and Fri- gram for the 3 and 4 year olds. HANUKKAH CRAFTS—More than 100 members of Con- Services for Mara Schwartz Cox-Brett, died Dec. 11 in Ft. days. In addition, a bridge pro- For more information, call gregation B’nai Israel attended the Dec. 14 “Mega Event” Brett were held Dec. 15 in West Lauderdale, Fla. gram will begin in January on Anne Griffiths at (973) 376- celebrating Hanukkah. At right, Louis Gross, 2, makes Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. Brett and Mrs. Brett was a longtime res- Tuesday and Thursday after- 9303. Hanukkah decorations. her husband, Steven William ident of the township. noons. The program for 3-year-olds offers classes three times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, or Tuesday and Thurs- day mornings and Wednesday afternoons. The program for 4-year-olds, s the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the which includes an introductory Getting year! While that sentiment resonates with some, foreign language of Spanish or A others are already counting the days until January! French, offers two sessions: This season at Renaissance, we’ll hear messages of either five classes Monday Holiday Cheer inspiration derived from some of Hollywood’s classic in Spite of the movies. Whether you’re feeling like Rudolph or the Grinch, you’ll find some insightful principles from the Bible that Community will help you and your family enjoy the holidays. invited to free Scrooges and

Christmas meal Grinches of Life Dec. 28 Making A Difference In 2004 Members of the community Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life are invited to enjoy Christmas with neighbors and make new friends at a free Christmas dinner today from noon to 2 p.m. at Cal- vary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Avenue in Summit. Pre-registration is required by calling (908) 277-1814. To volunteer to help with the dinner or Sunday • 9:30AM • Millburn Middle School with the meal served to senior 25 Old Short Hills Road, Millburn, New Jersey 07041 citizens at 12 Chestnut St., call (908) 508-1137. Innovative children’s programs and special events for teens A festive Eucharist of the Na- Offices at tivity is scheduled for 11 a.m., 10A East Willow Street, Millburn just before the free Christmas dinner. 973.921.2945 www.renaissancechurch.org Download previous messages and music: www.renaissancemedia.org e26813-01 Thursday, December 25, 2003 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Page A9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Paper Mill, musicians Theater timetable settle on new contract CLEARVIEW’S MILLBURN CINEMA 4 Officials at the Paper Mill the American Federation of Mu- Station Agent (R) Christmas Day-Wed: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Stuck on You (PG-13) Christmas Day: 1, 4, 7, 9:30 Playhouse and the local union sicians, Les Blasi, called the con- Peter Pan (PG) Christmas Day-Wed: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:50 representing orchestra musicians tract acceptable. Cheaper By the Dozen (PG) Christmas Day-Wed: noon, 2:15, 4:30, are expressing satisfaction with The musicians had sought to 6:45, 9 the settlement reached earlier maintain the guaranteed mini- Calendar Girls (PG-13) Thurs: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 21 Grams (R) Fri-Wed: 1, 4, 7, 9:40 Thurs: 1:15, 4, 7, 9:40 this month on the musicians’ mum number of players for each contract. production’s orchestra. The pre- MAPLEWOOD THEATER The two-year contract follows vious agreement had a 10-musi- Elf (PG) Christmas Day: 1:20 Fri-Sun: 12:55, 2:55, 4:55, 6:55 Mon- several months of active negotia- cian minimum. The union also Wed: 12:55, 2:45 Thurs: 12:55, 2:55, 4:55, 6:55 Last Samurai (R) Christmas Day: 7:25 Fri-Sun: 8:55 Mon-Wed: 7:25 tion and takes effect retroactively sought to overturn manage- Thurs: 7:25 to September. ment’s proposed wage freeze. Something’s Gotta Give (PG-13) Christmas Day: 1:35, 7:45 Fri-Sun: Paper Mill representatives said According to Blasi, the new 1:35, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 1:35, 7:45 Thurs: 1:35, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 the agreement provides a fair and contract provides a freeze on Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PG-13) Christmas Day: 1, 7 equitable result for both parties. wages for the first year and about Fri-Sun: 12:30, 4:10, 8 Mon-Wed: 1, 7 Thurs: 12:30, 4:10, 8 “I appreciate all the long hours a 6 percent increase in perfor- Mona Lisa Smile (PG-13) Christmas Day: 1:40, 7:55 Fri-Sun: 1:40, 4:15, 7:20, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 1:40, 7:55 Thurs: 1:40, 4:15, 7:20, 9:40 dedicated by the orchestra com- mance and rehearsal pay in the Cold Mountain (R) Christmas Day: 1:15, 7:20 Fri-Sun: 1, 3:45, 7, 9:40 mittee to these negotiations and I second year. The guaranteed Mon-Wed: 1:15, 7:30 Thurs: 1, 3:45, 7, 9:40 am glad we found a solution that minimum of musicians has been Paycheck (PG-13) Christmas Day: 1:30, 7:30 Fri-Sun: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:25, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 1:30, 7:35 Thurs: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:25, makes sense for both sides,” said restructured to cover four shows, 9:40 Michael Gennaro, Paper Mill’s he said. One show must have Photo courtesy of NJPAC president and chief executive of- eight musicians, two must have STRIKING BACK—Professor Peter Schickele and the CLEARVIEW’S BEACON HILL FIVE (SUMMIT) ficer. 10, and the fourth must have 12 New York Pickup Ensemble perform Sunday at 3 p.m. for The Last Samurai (R) Christmas Day: 12:30, 3:30 6:30, 9:30 one show only at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Something’s Gotta Give (PG-13) Christmas Day-Thurs: 12:45, 3:45, 7, “Live music is an integral and musicians. 9:40 important part of what we do at Blasi also said having a two- Newark. The show, “P.D.Q. Bach Strikes Back,” will fea- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PG-13) Christmas Day- Paper Mill and our commitment year contract, unlike previous ture Schickele, a composer who spoofs classical style Thurs: noon, 4, 8 to preserving musical theater is three-year agreements, will give and the pretensions of musicology. Tickets may be pur- Paycheck (PG-13) Christmas Day-Thurs: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 chased by phone at (888) 466-5722. Mona Lisa Smile (PG-13) Christmas Day-Thurs: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10 ongoing and steadfast,” he said. both sides breathing room before Cold Mountain (R) Fri-Thurs: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 A representative of Local 16 of the next round of negotiations. CLEARVIEW’S MADISON CINEMA 4 Something’s Gotta Give (PG-13) Christmas Day: 12:30, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30 Fri-Thurs: 1:15, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Playhouse presenting Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PG-13) Christmas Day- Thurs: noon, 4, 8 Cold Mountain (R) Christmas Day: 2, 5, 8:30 Fri-Thurs: 2, 5, 8:15 Cheaper by the Dozen (PG-13) Christmas Day: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, contemporary comedy 9:40 Fri-Thurs: 12:30, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:40 Tickets are on sale at the Paper Club produced “The Tale of the NOTE: Movie times are subject to unexpected changes. Mill Playhouse for the New Allergist’s Wife.” Call on day of show to confirm times. Jersey premiere of Charles Call the Paper Mill box office Busch’s comedy “The Tale of the at (973) 376-4343, for tickets. Allergist’s Wife.” Directed by Carl Andress, the show opens Jan. 7 and runs through Feb. 8. “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” is the story of Marjorie Taub, an Upper West Side “cul- Special Advertising Feature ture vulture” who is in the throes Coming soon to Butler of a mid-life crisis, when a glam- ATLANTIC CITY orous childhood friend reappears Classes for all ages, all shapes, w020041-01 for a mysterious visit and shakes all sizes, all fitness levels CASINO CONFIDENTIAL up and transforms her world. The Photos courtesy of Bickford Theatre social and sexual satire is filled BY TONY AUGUST VOCALIST ENTERTAINING—Vocalist Terry Blaine, at with witty turns and theatrical right, will return to the Wyeth Jazz Showcase for a per- surprises. Rock Superstar formance Monday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Bickford The- The cast for Paper Mill’s in- Eddie Money Headlines atre in Morristown. She will be accompanied by pianist cludes Daytime Emmy Award- Mark Shane. Tickets, at $13, are available by calling the winner Robin Strasser as Mar- New Year’s Eve box office at (973) 971-3706 or at the door. The theater is jorie Taub. Lenny Wolpe is Dr. Entertainment At adjacent to the Morris Museum on Columbia Turnpike. Ira Taub, Meg Foster is Lee www.HighlandYoga.com Trump Marina Green, Ariel Shafir is Mo- hammed and, from the original rdinarily with all due respect, I would not be headlining Broadway cast, Shirl Bernheim Victorian Christmas is Frieda. OEddie the Moneyman on this New Year’s Eve except for The show, written by play- the fact that I can’t find another name with any marquee on view in Newark wright Charles Busch, began as a value. As a matter of fact there aren’t any other names of six-minute sketch about a disaf- value. So Eddie, this column will be about you. Visitors to the Newark In the parlor, the Ballantines fected housewife. In March Museum can travel back in time welcomed their neighbors, offer-

2000, the Manhattan Theatre 851942-01 to the late 19th century and expe- ing tea and coffee in large silver Eddie, the son of a New City cop, joined the police force rience a true Victorian Christmas urns, as well as an array of in his hometown of Long Island. But he soon got lured by at the museum’s Ballantine savory foods served on fine music when he joined the a band called “Grapes of Wrath.” It House. silver and china. wasn’t long after that he left the Police Academy to travel to “Feasting with Family and The second installation repro- California where he could pursue his dream of becoming a duces the Ballantine family’s Friends: Christmas in the Ballan- rock and roll star. tine House” offers visitors a taste elaborate Christmas dinner the of what it was like to attend an following night, which would “open house” tea on Christmas have been served promptly at Settling in the Bay area, Eddie Money was discovered by Eve and an elaborate Christmas 1:30 p.m. The table is set for legendary promoter Bill Graham who took him under his dinner with the Ballantine John and Jeanette Ballantine and FIRE wing.With vocal coach Judy Davis, Eddie began belting out family. their four children—three boys the hits.With the release of Eddie Money / Life for the Taking, On display until Jan. 11, the hol- and one girl, ranging in age from 851967-01 Eddie became a household name. His guitar tracks received iday installation has become a 13 to 24. WOOD constant radio airplay. popular annual event at The The mahogany-paneled dining Newark Museum. room is lavishly decorated for Seasoned Hardwoods The restored 1885 Ballantine the holidays, with authentic Vic- $ 00 Regular By the early 1980s, Eddie had switched gears to funny nar- House, part of the Newark torian trimmings, including 115. Half Cord rative videos for a just-emerging MTV.His songs,“Shakin” and Price Museum’s complex since 1937, ribbon streamers attached to Regular “Think I’m in Love” were MTV hits. offers two floors of period rooms wrapped holiday favors at each $180.00 Full Cord Price and decorative arts galleries and place setting. A monumental Eddie’s 1986 album,“ Can’t Hold Back,”featured another hit is open to the public year-round. Christmas pudding is set in the Kindling & Stacking Available Free Delivery in Bergen County song,“Take Me Home Tonight.” His 1988 album,“Nothing to In 1985, the Ballantine House center of the table and ever- Visa, Mastercard,AMEX Accepted Lose,’included the top 10 hit,“Walk on Water.” was designated a National His- greens, especially holly, which free FULLY toric Landmark. was grown widely in New Jersey estimate EXPERT INSURED The festive atmosphere in the for this purpose, fill the room TREE SERVICE Since then Eddie continues to produce albums and tour for Ballantine House is created with with a warm, holiday atmos- his fans. He has also branched out into a screen career. In authentic Victorian decorations phere. Denny Wiggers 2001, he appeared in the film “ Joe Dirt” as Joe’s rock and roll and evergreens that were popular For more information about Florist & Gardens W58585-01 idol. He also guest starred as Mimi’s ex- husband on The Drew during the period. the Newark museum or the Bal- 387 Paramus Road, Carey Show. The first installation is a lavish lantine House, call (973) 596- Paramus, NJ 07652 “open house” tea, held on Christ- 6615. 201-444-0155 Coming up on his 25th anniversary in music, Eddie is cur- mas Eve in 1891, set in the 851843-01 Toll Free: 800-472-1553 ornate gold-and-white parlor. rently working on theme songs for Arena Football and Major The room features a Christmas League Baseball. He continues to delight in his loyal fans and tree decorated with the declares,“I’m not gonna stop until they make me stop.” museum’s collection of Victorian ornaments, including bright tin ******************************************************** candleholders, with the family’s gifts wrapped in tissue paper and Though the entertainment fare is skimpy for New Year’s tied with red and green silk rib- Eve, guests of the Trump Taj Mahal will get off to a great start bons. as they try to win a 2004 C adillac SRX. Then on Friday, Two antique teddy bears are also be under the tree; the 95- January the 2nd theTrumpman is giving away an exquisite dia- year-old bears were a gift from mond ring set in 14 carat gold all day long. Gail Trowbridge, who received the bears as a Christmas present So make your New Year’s resolution to be at the Trump Taj in 1907. Mahal in January 2004 because it doesn’t get any better then that!

Arts & Contact Tony August via E-Mail Entertainment ([email protected]) or write to Executive Editor, North Jersey Community Newspapers, 1 Garret Deadline is Mountain Plaza, PO Box 471, West Paterson NJ 07424- Monday, Noon 851818-01 0471 Page A10 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Thursday, December 25, 2003 EDUCATION Three BOE seats open in 2004 Three seats on the Board of According to board president intendent’s office at (973) 376- Education will become vacant in Mary Litterman, the board hopes 3600, extension 151. April and will be open to inter- to avoid the appearance of fa- Candidates for any of the ested candidates. Each position voritism in the spring school three-year terms can pick up a is for a three-year term, from board elections by appointing a School Board Candidate Kit at April 2004 to April 2007. The member who will not be running the Education Center, 434 Mill- seats are those currently held by for office in April. burn Ave., between 8:30 a.m. and board members Carol Marcus Any board member may nom- 4:00 p.m., Monday through and Debra Camitta, as well as the inate a candidate from the inter- Friday. The School Board Candi- position previously held by the viewees, and the candidate re- date Kit contains information late Cyril Levy. ceiving the majority of board about the legal qualifications for At the present time, the board member votes will be elected to school board candidacy, cam- is looking for an interim member the vacancy. In the event that one paign procedures, the election to fill the vacant board position candidate does not receive a ma- process, and the role of the previously held by Levy. This jority of the votes cast, a second school board member. board position requires a three- vote will be held between the The deadline for filing nomi- month commitment, ending in two candidates receiving the nating petitions to run for the late April. greatest number of votes. The board is 4 p.m. on Monday, Selection of an interim board board will formally appoint the March 1. The school board elec- member will be held according new board member at its Jan. 26 tion is scheduled for April 20, to the Board of Education public meeting. and new members will be sworn Photo courtesy of South Mountain School PTO bylaws. Candidates will be inter- Anyone interested in inter- in on April 26. HELPING HANDS—More than 100 South Mountain School students participated in a toy viewed during the next sched- viewing for this interim position For information about elec- drive to provide presents for needy children in Essex County. The students donated uled public board meeting on should notify Litterman no later tions, contact Bob Zeglarski, as- wrapped gifts addressed to specific children whose names were on mittens they drew at Monday, Jan. 12, which will be than Jan. 9. She can be reached sistant superintendent for busi- random. From left are Lauren Young, Brenna Ferrentino, Zoë Terhune, Meredith Schein- held at Wyoming Elementary via email at monteleo@mill- ness, at (973) 376-3600, exten- er, Michelle Pomerantz, Sarah Gomez, Stephanie Chen Schmidt and Ben Pitkowsky. School, 55 Myrtle Ave. burn.org or by calling the super- sion 156. Who Will Arrive First in 2004?

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Some im- Planning Group. next several years (2004-2009). strengthen technology in the dis- portant questions to be an- According to board president The group will develop recom- trict. Planning for technology is swered: “What are the skills we Mary Litterman, 23 persons have mendations to be presented to an extremely dynamic process, want students to possess when contacted her to register their in- the Board of Education by Nov. because the technology itself is they complete the 12th grade? terest in serving as part of the 1, 2004. constantly changing and it af- How can we address the district’s group. Members of the Long Range fects every area of the system. technology needs in the most The group, she said, is sched- Planning Group will decide the A Definition: How does one cost effective manner? uled to hold its first meeting timing and structure of the define technology? It is not easy. A Student Information System Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., in group’s meetings. Technology has both administra- (SIS) Committee was created in the Education Center. Anyone interested in partici- tive and curriculum functions, late November and will begin The purpose of the group is to pating should send a letter of in- and everyone uses technology in meeting in 2004. The committee, review school enrollment and fa- terest to Litterman c/o Millburn his or her own unique way. Tech- which consists of representatives cility issues, including programs, Board of Education, 434 Mill- nology supports the district and from the administration and costs and personnel. Particular burn Ave., Millburn, 07041, or e- school infrastructure, as well as every school, was designed to emphasis will be placed on stu- mail Litterman at teachers in the classroom. The assist in the development of a dent needs at the middle and [email protected]. district uses the general term new student information system technology (versus terms like and to create appropriate proce- “information systems”) to in- dures for collecting and main- Photo courtesy of Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund clude administrative functions taining student information. Cur- TOP FUND-RAISER—Presenting Millburn High School senior Copy For Education News such as reporting systems and rently student records are held at Chris Arnold, center, with an award for raising funds to battle data network, as well as subsys- each school and are not all com- juvenile diabetes, are Donald R. Isenburg, left, financial vice Due Monday, Noon tems including the internet, tele- puterized. A centralized SIS can president of AT&T, who served as corporate recruitment chair- vision, and telephones. Technol- collect and maintain student in- man for the Morris County walkathon, and Dan Portnoy, presi- Fax The Item at (973) 376-8556 ogy also includes technology in formation for the purpose of dent of the JDRF Mid Jersey Chapter board of directors. the curriculum: how students record keeping and decision learn to use the computer and making. A SIS affects many other audiovisual tools, and how areas, including registration, as- MHS senior raises money they use technology in other dis- sessment, enrollment, schedul- ciplines. ing, medical records, emergency The Organization: Fifteen records, transportation, human to fight juvenile diabetes people work specifically in tech- resources, food service, disci- Township resident Chris he said, “so someday my brother nology at Millburn Township pline, special services, athletics, Arnold, a senior at Millburn will be cured.” Schools. The department con- and reporting. High School, was recognized as As an Eagle Scout project this sists of Paul Roth, the head of The district’s current informa- the top fund-raiser at the Juve- fall, Chris also sent out mailings technology services, Liz Bagish, tion system runs exclusively on nile Diabetes Research Founda- and manned information tables M the teacher trainer, four techni- MAC computers using the MAC tion’s (JDRF) annual awards outside Kings Supermarket and cians, and one audiovisual spe- OS 9 operating system. Since dinner Nov. 20, at the Hanover The Station Stop and handed out Mark J. Caplan, DDS MS cialist located at the high school. this operating system has been Marriott. information during the week- 116 Millburn Avenue, In addition there are eight com- discontinued and must be up- By enlisting walkers and ends. Millburn, NJ 07041 puter teachers: one at the high graded or replaced, now is the sponsors for the Oct. 5 Morris The October walkathon was of (973) 376-6611 school, two at the middle school, time to plan and implement a su- County Walk to Cure Diabetes many held in more than 200 and one at each elementary perior SIS. After agreeing to the and by raising donations, Chris cities worldwide. school. optimal system, the district will raised $21,523 to fight diabetes. More than 500,000 people The Planning Process: The select the software. Chris said raising that much worldwide walked to cure dia- New Jersey Department of Edu- Current Programs: In addition money was hard work, and betes last year. Nationally, the cation requires that each school to initiating the planning added, “I just asked people to JDRF walkathons raised $70 district submit a technology plan process, Roth has already begun contribute something.” Chris’s million last year, and this year every three years. Typically, the several programs to improve the brother has Type 1 diabetes. are expected to raise more than first two years of these plans district’s technology systems. At “That’s why I got involved,” $73 million. consist of implementation, and the Nov. 10 board of education the third year includes mainte- meeting, the board approved nance and the development of a $286,000 to upgrade the technol- new three-year plan for future ogy infrastructure. New hard- years. The Millburn Township ware, stronger firewalls and In- School District is currently in the ternet filters are needed to keep third year of the 2000-2003 plan; up with the growing demands of 287 :,7+ 7+( 2/' this year is the year to assess the all users, provide better security technology program prior to and ensure reliability. Roth re- moving forward. ports that work on the upgrade is ,1 :,7+ 7+( 1(: NJ Spec. Reg. #3942 E26825-01 Roth has begun the process of on schedule. The new web \RXU ERG\ WKDW LV creating realistic technology server, firewall, and e-mail server goals and strategies for the next are currently being installed, and three years. The district’s new switches and routers are on THROWN A CURVE 2004–2007 plan is due to the order. The cutover from the old state on June 30, 2004. Future to the new system will be in early Presented by Dr. Paula Viespi technology budgets will be de- 2004. Chiropractor veloped in tandem with this plan. Several new methods for im- * HW LQ * HDU Three key committees, with proving the technology workflow Scoliosis, or curvature of the input from appropriate members have also been implemented. In spine, manifests itself as a side- of the public, will help to deter- October Roth initiated a paper- mine the future direction of tech- less work order system for re- 2)) ,1,7,$7,21 )((6 to-side curvature that renders the nology in the district: 1) The pairs, for example. All work (1'6 '(&(0%(5 67 spine in an “S” or “C” shape Technology Committee of the orders are automated so they can rather than a straight line. In Millburn Board of Education, 2) be assigned more efficiently The new Technology Planning based on priority and staff exper- some cses, the bones in the spine Ź <2*$ Ź SLODWHV PDW Ź \RJLODWHV Ź NLFN ER[LQJ Ź 7$, &+, Ź Committee, and 3) The new Stu- tise. The computer program also Ź ´&<.(µ Ź FRUH VWUHQJWK Ź 3HUVRQDO 7UDLQLQJ Ź 7HHQ 0HPEHUVKLSV Ź mayalsorotateinsuchaway Dr. Paula Viespi dent Information System Com- includes a reporting feature that Ź ILWQHVV HYDOXDWLRQ Ź FKLOG FDUH Ź VWHDP URRPV Ź that the person’s waist or MS,DC,DACBSP mittee. tracks repairs and maintenance Ź WRZHO ODXQGU\ VHUYLFH Ź QXWULWLRQ FRQVXOWDWLRQ Ź Ź ZHHN ZHLJKW ORVV Ź PDVVDJH WKHUDS\ Ź The Board of Education Tech- on specific pieces of inventory in shoulders appear to be uneven. Late-onset idiopathic nology Committee is lead by order to provide a better analysis e27413-01 scoliosis is the most common form of the disease and is Noreen Brunini, and includes of future district needs. 0LOOEXUQ $YHQXH0LOOEXUQ 2IIHU H[SLUHV board members Mary Litterman, (Millburn Township Schools EHKLQG &96 :KROH )RRGV $QQXDO 0HPEHUVKLSV RQO\ generally diagnosed after age ten. The condition, which Marcy Kadin, and Carol Marcus, prepared this report on technolo- 2SHQ 'D\V has no known cause other than genetics, affects three as well as Roth, Superintendent gy in the schools.) percent of children between ages 8 and 16, and it is more Dr. Richard Brodow, Assistant ZZZ PRWLRQILWQHVVFOXE FRP Superintendent for Curriculum common in girls than in boys. Although it can appear in and Instruction Maryann Doyle, children as young as 5 years old, it usually strikes during and Assistant Superintendent for EFFECTIVE Business Bob Zeglarski. This the adolescent growth spurt. committee was formed in the JAN. 2ND Thankfully, through early detection and treatment summer of 2003 to review the advances, the effects of scoliosis may be prevented. We status of technology in the district and assist in determining will only accept you as a patient if we sincerely believe we district needs and plans. Where it can help you. Let us at MILLBURN CHIROPRACTIC is appropriate, the committee ARTS help you live your life to the fullest. We’re located will work to develop specific policies applicable to district at 68 Essex Street, across from the train station, where we technology. Two of many issues provide professional chiropractic care for the entire family. that may be addressed include appropriate student use of the In- Call 973 467-3993 to schedule an appointment and let us ternet, and a perspective on indi- BIKRAM STYLE YOGA help you. viduals using their own comput- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday P.S. It is best to diagnose and treat scoliosis early. er equipment on school grounds. 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am Roth plans to create the Tech- Dr. Viespi is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board nology Planning Committee in 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 11:00 am of Sports Physicians and has a masters degree in clinical early 2004 to help create the ap- 7:00 pm 7:00 pm propriate district goals and three- nutrition. Dr Viespi has been in family practice since 1983 year plan. The broad question and treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including this committee will address is: PLEASE ARRIVE 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS Pediatric and Pregnancy related back pain, disc problems & “How much technology should headaches. the district have, and how should *Schedule Subject To Change For any questions contact Dr. Paula Viespi at: E26823-01 E26846-01 68 Essex Street, Millburn, N.J. • (973) 467-3993 1 -0 7

An advertising section 000085309 Thursday, December 25, 2003 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Page B1 SPORTS Millburn cagers rout Union Catholic in home opener Millburn held Union Catholic lie) Cerlen and (senior Jeff) By Jim Connelly (0-1) to 13 second-half points— Suell also did a nice job.” of The Item four in the third quarter and nine Suell finished with six points Things were looking rosy for in the final stanza. The local and three rebounds. Millburn High School’s varsity cagers regained control of the Cerlen came off the bench to boys basketball team with 70 contest by outscoring the score four points and grab a re- seconds remaining in the first Vikings 12-4 in the third quar- bound. half of Saturday night’s home ter. MILLER NOTES—Chan- opener against Union Catholic. The Millers benefited from a dler, Guadagno, Suell, Pfeiffer The Millers, a little more than balanced scoring attack with and Boffard started the home 24 hours removed from a sophomore forward Brandon opener. season-opening 53-47 defeat at Boffard (13 points) and junior A 15-0 first-half run propelled the hands of Northern Hills forward Liam Pfeiffer (11 Orange in Friday’s season Conference, Skyline Division points) leading the way. Mill- opener. The Millers held a 7-6 rival Orange, held a seemingly burn also received nine points lead before the host Tornadoes comfortable 29-18 advantage from freshman guard Jesse went on their run. against Union Catholic as time Steele and seven points from “We were a little nervous and wound down in the first half. senior forward Andy Guadagno. threw the ball away against their Before those 70 seconds “With the makeup of our press,” Blind said. “We chipped could tick off the clock, the vis- roster, we have the luxury of away and cut their lead to 21-15 iting Vikings embarked on a 7-0 setting our lineup depending on at the half.” Millburn did not run to end the half, shaving the opponent,” Blind said. help its cause by missing 10 Millburn’s lead to 29-25. “The versatility of a player foul shots. “Our defense really played like Liam allows us to go small Boffard (15 points), Pfeiffer well in the second half,” said with Bob (senior guard Chan- (14 points) and Suell (11 points) Millburn’s third-year head dler) and Steele. Our two- accounted for 40 of Millburn’s coach. headed center of (junior Char- 47 points. Millburn varsity boys basketball results, schedule December Th-15 Wayne Valley A-7:00 S-14 Roselle Park H-2:00 F-19 Orange 43-57 T-20 West Orange H-4:00 T-17 Wayne Valley H-4:00 S-20 Union Catholic 58-38 F-23 Passaic Valley H-7:00 Th-19 West Orange A-7:00 Staff photo/Jim Connelly S-27 Somerville$ A-6:30 T-27 West Milford A-4:00 S-21 Caldwell A-1:00 M-29 Union Cath.Tourn. A-TBA Th-29 Orange H-4:00 M-23 Gov. Livingston H-4:00 CAPPING OFF THE VICTORY—The Millburn bench reacts to Aaron Katzman scoring at the January February T-25 Passaic Valley A-4:00 buzzer ending the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s home opener against Union Catholic. The S-3 Delbarton H-2:00 T-3 Delbarton A-4:00 Th-26 West Milford H-7:00 Th-8 Madison H-7:00 F-6 Glen Ridge# A-3:30 #: Continental Airlines Arena. Millers bounced back from the previous day’s 53-47 loss at Orange to even their record at 1- F-9 Lakeland A-7:00 T-10 Lakeland H-4:00 $: Union Catholic Tournament. 1 with a 58-38 defeat of the Vikings. See Page B2 for related photo. T-13 West Side H-4:00 Th-12 West Side A-4:00 Millburn girls basketball team drops 2003-04 campaign opener urban Division is the Orange season opener for both schools both ends of a 1-and-1 with 2:57 Crutcher, who is headed to the debut. Campi and guard Mimi By Jim Connelly Tornadoes. Friday afternoon at Millburn remaining in the first half. University of Illinois, joined an Nahum each scored five points in of The Item Orange, which held a 16-7 High School. Millburn, under the guidance exclusive group with 1:58 left in a losing effort. One team Millburn High lead after the opening quarter, The Millers, after scoring at of fourth-year head coach Patty the opening half when she MILLER NOTES—Senior School varsity girls basketball scored the first 21 points of the the first-quarter buzzer on a shot Edelman, fell victim to a relent- grabbed her 1,000th career re- captain Caitrin Farry missed the team won’t miss playing next second quarter period to build a by senior forward Casey Sher- less Orange press and the inside bound. The game was stopped game with the flu. Edelman has season when it moves to the 37-7 lead en route to a 73-26 man, did not score again until presence of 6-2 senior Orange for a brief ceremony and Crutch- named Campi to serve as team Northern Hills Conference, Sub- Skyline Division triumph in the junior guard Kaitlyn Campi sank forward Danyel Crutcher. er, who became the 12th player captain along with Farry and in the history of Essex County senior guard Stephanie Hsuing. girls basketball to collect 1,000 The annual Millburn Holiday rebounds, was presented with the Tournament is scheduled for Sat- game ball. urday and Tuesday. Saturday’s Crutcher (21 points) and matchups pit Summit against senior guard Tiffany Hill (24 Irvington at 4 p.m. and Millburn points) paced the Tornadoes. against Cranford at 6 p.m. The Sherman, a transfer student tournament consolation and from Colorado, scored a team- championship games are sched- high eight points in her Millburn uled for 4 and 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Millburn girls basketball schedule December S-31 Pingry A-Noon F-19 Orange 26-73 February M-22 Morris Knolls A-7:00 T-3 Mt. St. Dominic H-4:00 S-27 Cranford# H-6:00 F-6 Gov. Livingston A-7:00 T-30 Millburn Tourn. H-TBA T-10 Lakeland A-4:00 January Th-12 West Side H-4:00 F-9 Lakeland H-4:00 T-17 Wayne Valley A-4:00 T-13 West Side A-4:00 Th-19 West Orange H-7:00 W-14 Mt. St. Dominic$ A-3:30 S-21 Caldwell H-1:00 S-17 Wayne Valley H-1:00 T-24 Passaic Valley H-4:00 T-20 West Orange A-7:00 Th-26 West Milford A-4:00 F-23 Passaic Valley A-7:00 #: Millburn Tournament. T-27 West Milford H-4:00 $: Continental Airlines Arena. Th-29 Orange A-4:00 Miller frosh girl cagers win opener Guard Erin Jeffers scored 20 Millburn’s roster are guard points Friday afternoon, leading Laura Bariso, center Freddie the Millburn High School fresh- Dantus, guard Christina DiSte- man girls basketball team to a fano, guard Mary Jurgensen, for- season-opening 30-10 defeat of ward Melissa Memmolo, for- visiting New Providence. ward Courtney Pittenger, for- Millburn also received three ward Trina Rennie, center Staff photo/Jim Connelly points apiece from guard Kylie Samantha Sherman, center HONORING AMERICA—Millburn High School girls varsity Stephanie Hsuing, Mimi Nahum, Laure Fischer and Alex Edell, Cohen and forward Amber Mar- Jacquelyn Talpalar, guard Katie basketball team members Emily Lasky, Natalie Rubenstein, from left, stand at attention during the singing of the national cantonio. Forwards Katria Thompson, guard Samantha Jessie Smith, Margarethe Van Der Tuin, Holly Fried, Sarah anthem by junior Lucia Cuttone prior to Friday’s season Misilo and Amber Marcantonio Wiener and guard Jackie Wil- Seidman, Lia Fierro, Casey Sherman, Kaitlyn Campi, opener against Orange. See related photo on Page B2. each scored two points for the lens. Millburn’s coaches are local cagers. Stacy Dinner and Christine Comprising the remainder of Bridge. Miller icemen extend win streak The line of center James Binder Third-period goals by Petkan- lead before the period’s end on and wings Scott Petkanics and ics and D’Alessio capped the Binder’s second goal of the day. Sean Jeffers combined for six scoring. Binder tallied a hat trick Petkanics and Rex Riley assisted goals and junior goalie Jeff Green and Jeffers scored the game- on Binder’s go-ahead goal. stopped all 21 shots he faced winner on a breakway with 4:19 Gunther’s second goal pulled Sunday in a 9-0 victory over left in the third period, giving Watchung Hills even in the third Vernon by the undefeated Mill- Millburn a 5-4 win over New period. Millburn built its second burn High School varsity ice Jersey Interscholastic Hockey two-goal lead on the strength of hockey team at Skylands Ice League Central Conference Blue tallies by Binder and Jeffers. Jef- World in Stockholm. Division rival Watchung Hills fers scored the final Miller goal Millburn (6-0) held a 5-0 lead Dec. 18 at Twin Oaks Rink in on a breakaway with 4:19 left in after the opening 15 minutes of Morristown. Both teams entered the third period. Jesse Hecht as- play. Jeffers and Petkanics each the contest with 4-0 records. sisted on Jeffers’ insurance goal. scored two goals and Binder Goals by Binder and Patterson Watchung Hills closed to added one in the first period for staked Millburn to a 2-0 lead after within 5-4 on Gunther’s third goal Miller coach Dave Gritschke’s the first period. of the game late in the third squad. Watchung Hills rallied to tie the period. Miller forwards Marty Patter- game at two at second-period Green made five saves for Mill- son and Teddy D’Alessio tallied goals by Eric Gunther and Alex burn, which ran its Blue Division second-period goals. Radmin. The Millers regained the record to 5-0.

Millburn High School varsity ice hockey schedule January S-24 Passaic Valley= A-7:00 Home games: South Mountain S-3 Wayne Valley$ A-7:15 W-28 Westfield** A-8:30 Arena, West Orange. Photo courtesy of Millburn cheerleading team W-7 Jon. Dayton% A-5:00 F-30 Wayne Valley H-3:00 *: Skylands Ice World, Stockholm. DANCING TO THE MUSIC—Millburn High School’s cheerleading team joins with other Th-8 Verona H-5:00 S-31 East Side H-6:00 $: Ice Vault, Wayne. S-10 Watchung Hills H-6:00 February %: Union Sports Arena. area schools to perform a routine choreographed by Cheerleaders of America at halftime M-12 Jefferson* A-3:45 M-2 Livingston!! A-4:15 =: Floyd Hall Arena, Montclair State. of Saturday afternoon’s men’s basketball game between Seton Hall University and Ohio F-16 West Orange H-7:00 F-6 Vernon H-9:00 **: Warinanco Rink, Roselle Park. M-19 Jon. Dayton H-4:15 Su-8 Gov. Livingston% A-8:00 !!: South Mountain Arena. State at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford. See Page B2 for related photos. Th-22 Madison H-5:00 F-13 Jefferson H-3:15 Thursday, December 25, 2003 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Page B3 Millburn bowling fortunes Eighth grade cagers hold rest with vets, newcomers off West Caldwell 34-31 and freshman Geoff Kiddoo. Ben Riesenberg scored 10 West Caldwell scored the final By Jim Connelly The Millers, after opening the points and David Stevens and six points of the quarter, shaving of The Item season with a 17-4 loss to peren- Brian Suell each scored eight Millburn’s lead to 26-21. nial conference power West Dec. 18, helping the foul- Clutch free throw shooting in A mix of veterans and promis- plagued Millburn Recreation De- the last two minutes of the game ing newcomers has Millburn Orange Dec. 15 at Plaza Lanes in Madison, trounced Madison 15- partment’s eighth grade basket- by Stevens and teammate Sean High School varsity bowling ball team come away with a 34- Campi kept Caldwell at bay. coach Fritz Jonach feeling opti- 6 Dec. 17 and Orange 20-1 Dec. 18 at Plaza Lanes. 31 defeat of host West Caldwell. CAGE NOTES—Millburn is mistic about his squad’s showing Julian Wormser and Suell each scheduled to return to action fol- this winter. Beston (564 series) and Potechin (506 series) accounted scored four points in the opening lowing the holiday break Satur- “We had a relatively young six minutes of the third quarter day, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. against team last year,” said Jonach, for three of Millburn’s wins in the season-opening loss to West Photo courtesy of Millburn Braves when Milllburn (2-1) went on a Glen Ridge at Millburn High whose squad finished 4-14 and in 14-3 run to take a 26-15 lead. School. sixth place in the Southern Divi- Orange. GRIDIRON GREATS—Nick Gehring, Lex Blum, A.J. sion of the Northern Hills Con- Kaufman compiled a 3-0 O’Leary and Mike DiTommaso, from left, Most Valuable ference. “This year’s team record and rolled a 505 series, Players for the Millburn Recreation Department’s Braves Basketball program begins Jan. 5 should be stronger. The team pacing Millburn to its win over football team were recognized at the program’s awards The Millburn Recreation De- March 1. gained a lot of experience last Madison. Kiddoo chipped in ceremony Dec. 16 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston. The partment will offer an open gym The program is open to town- year and we’ve added some tal- with a win, rolling a 222 game in Braves compiled a 10-1 record and won the Suburban basketball program Monday ship residents only. Participation ented first-year bowlers.” his only game. Youth Football League’s “C” Division Super Bowl cham- evenings from 8 to 9:30 begin- fee is $12 for eight weeks or $3 Millburn’s roster includes se- High scorers for Millburn in pionship. At right is Millburn head coach John O’Leary. ning Jan. 5 at Millburn High per night. Registration will be niors Scott Zucker, David Fis- its rout of Orange were Kaufman Receiving Offensive MVP honors were Tyler Udland, School. taken at the gym. chkoff, Kyle Chan and Harry (three wins, 498 series) and Andrew Spelman, Chris Benedict and Robert de Castro. Weekly sessions are held For more information, call the Shuldman, junior Aaron Potechin (one win, 217 game). David Spelman, Vinnie Falcone and Billy McFarland through March 8 with the excep- Millburn Recreation Department Potechin and sophomores Jill MILLER NOTES—Kauf- earned Defensive MVP honors. tion of Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and at (973) 564-7097. Kaufman, Justin Chan and Josh man averaged a team-best 149 Troper. score in 2002-03 followed by Potechin (144), Zucker (139), Lax clinic signups close Wednesday Team newcomers include I have been a local all my life. senior David Colin, sophomores Chan (135), Shuldman (132), The Millburn-Short Hills graders. Trevor Beston, James Daley, Troper (131), Fischkoff (128) Lacrosse Club for Boys is ac- Registration forms for the I consider you like a neighbor Alex Lieberman and Jared Stone and Chan (125). cepting registrations through for winter clinics and the spring because in reality you may be one its Winter Tune-Up Clinic. Clinic season are available through or become one soon. sessions will be held on Sundays township elementary schools and MHS bowling results, schedule at Millburn High School begin- the middle school and at the December Th-15 West Side A-3:30 Elizabeth Winterbottom M-15 West Orange 4-17 W-21 Delbarton A-3:30 ning Jan. 11 and continuing Millburn Recreation Depart- W-17 Madison 15-6 Th-22 West Orange A-3:30 through March 7. ment’s Town Hall office. The F-19 Orange 20-1 M-26 Madison A-3:30 Registration fees are $75 for forms also are available at the Burgdorff ERA Realtors January W-28 Orange A-3:30 first through fourth graders and club’s Web site, www.eteamz. 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E26727-01 Marketplace Page B4 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Thursday, December 25, 2003 Carter receives top Pruzon earns top honors as sales associate Ranked at No. 2 among the County for the year to date, Essex County Associate of the tioned for the most successful more than 3,600 Sales Associates Elaine Pruzon, Sales Associate in Month for October. year of her nine-year career in Burgdorff awards of Coldwell Banker Residential the Coldwell Banker Short Hills In addition, November marked residential sales for 2003. Victoria Carter, a sales asso- Brokerage New Jersey/Rockland Office, was named the company’s the sixth time this year Pruzon She credits her success to her ciate from the Burgdorff ERA was named the Associate of the sales and marketing approach. “I Short Hills office, received Month in her office. Her total provide my clients with the most every top Leadership Award Coldwell Banker collects dollar volume exceeded current real estate information that the company offers during $16,800,000 in November. and resources, while I deliver the the month of October. coats for N.J. non-profits Pruzon has been ranked at No. highest quality of service,” Carter managed to do a This fall, Coldwell Banker Res- ties for those who wish to give 1 in her office for each of the last Pruzon said. “I have a very com- ‘clean-sweep’ across the pro- seven consecutive years. With a passionate and enthusiastic atti- duction board, besting more idential Brokerage New Jersey back to their communities; and and Rockland County, New York Strengthen Our Sisters seeks to sales volume of more than $50 tude and work diligently to find than 700 other sales associates. million in 2002, she is on track to exactly what my clients need.” The awards she won include the held a company-wide coat drive to break the cycle of domestic vio- benefit three non-profit organiza- lence, poverty and abuse by surpass last year’s achievement. Pruzon can be reached at The Listings Taken Award; Units, Having sold 40 units totaling $48 Short Hills Office of Coldwell Total Production Award; Units, tions, each in a different region of restoring empowerment. the state. million in total dollar volume Banker Residential Brokerage at Sales Award; Units, Listings Victoria Carter through October, Pruzon is posi- (973) 467-4823. Sold Award; Units, Total Pro- Through the public’s contribu- duction Award; Units, and Total Carter has received many ac- tions, and those of the company’s Weichert Production Award; and Dollar colades, such as the New Jersey participating Sales Associates, Volume. Association of Realtors (NJAR) more than 500 men’s, women’s charity drive “This is an unprecedented ac- Circle of Excellence Sales and children’s winter coats were complishment,” said Pat Hofer- Award Gold Level in 2002, the collected. An assortment of Employees at Weichert, Real- kamp, president and chief oper- NJAR Million Dollar Sales winter hats, gloves and scarves tors’ corporate headquarters in ating officer of Burgdorff ERA. Club Gold Level in 2001, and were collected as well. Morris Plains teamed up with “Victoria is a tenacious, the Silver Level in 2000. All winter garments collected Lee Jeans recently on Lee Na- straightforward, and profes- “Victoria Carter is an out- were distributed among three non- tional Denim Day to help the sional sales associate who goes standing sales associate,” said profit organizations in New fight against breast cancer. the extra mile for her clients. Kay Staid, vice president and Jersey—HomeFront in Mercer The event raised nearly Her exceptional work ethic manager of the Burgdorff ERA County; Jersey Cares in Morris $2,600, which will be donated to speaks for itself. We are ex- Short Hills office. “Victoria County; and Strengthen Our Sis- the Susan G. Komen Breast tremely proud of Victoria. Con- offers impressive leadership ters in Passaic County. Home- Cancer Foundation. gratulations to one of the hard- and an unparalleled knowledge Front works to end homelessness For more information or to est working agents I know.” of the local real estate market. and help families become self-suf- make a donation to the Susan G. A top-producing sales associ- Carter can be reached at ficient; JerseyCares provides Komen Breast Cancer Founda- ate with Burgdorff ERA’s Short (973) 376-6794. meaningful volunteer opportuni- tion, call (800) 521-5533. E26835-01 Hills office, Carter, a resident of Maplewood, began her real estate career in 1998. She quickly rose to the top of her profession by achieving mem- bership in the prestigious Burgdorff ERA President’s Council. The President’s Coun- cil is the company’s highest and most distinguished honor, rec- ognizing the company’s top 17 sales associates.

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E26727-01 Marketplace Page B6 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Thursday, December 25, 2003 Make resolution to achieve personal financial successes in the New Year People have been celebrating figure out where that missing free annual copy of your credit cause it will take you less time to the New Year for more than $5.35 went. If your bank offers report from each of the major set up and maintain your records. 4,000 years. And throughout that check imaging, give it a try. In- credit bureaus. Call Experian, Your investment in time and time, they have seized the occa- stead of getting your actual (888) 397-3742, Equifax, (800) effort will be rewarded with im- sion to get a fresh start and “do checks returned, you get pages 685-1111 and TransUnion, (800) mediate information on where better” as the annual cycle of the with reduced copies of your 888-4213. The automated phone you stand financially. seasons begins again. checks. The pages can be filed system will walk you through the Resolve to measure your suc- For people who are facing fi- easily in a loose-leaf binder and process. And for more informa- cess. nancial planning challenges, the the bank will provide a copy of a tion about checking your credit If you don’t measure it, you end of the year is also the perfect paid check should you need it. history and protecting yourself can’t manage it. “It” can be anytime to put their finances in Do you have the best checking from identify theft, go to thing: your bank balance, your order, according to the personal account for your needs? Talk to www.njscpa.org/identitytheft. vacation savings, your net worth, financial planning experts at the the people at your bank. Talk to Resolve to automate your per- or even your weight. Photo courtesy of SAGE New Jersey Society of Certified the other bank across the street. sonal financial management. Tracking your progress and NEW MAN ON BOARD—Jackie Vogelmann, executive direc- Public Accountants (NJSCPA). Look for a credit union you may Money management software documenting it in writing is vital tor of SAGE, a not-for-profit eldercare service organization From an accountant’s perspec- be eligible to join. such as Quicken or Microsoft to your success in accomplishing with headquarters in Summit, recently welcomed township tive, the year-end is a time for Resolve to start saving money. Money provide everything you any goal. resident Saul M. Spivack as a new member of the board of closing the books, assessing your You don’t have enough money need to fully organize your fi- If you would like to receive trustees. financial position and planning to be saved? Nonsense. Even if nances, track all your expenses more information on various fi- for the coming year. The ac- you start small, resolve to be a and debts, and know exactly nancial matters, subscribe to E- counting profession has evolved saver. Do some research with where you stand. You don’t have CPA, the NJSCPA’s free, month- SAGE names Spivack into a multidisciplinary field, your bank or credit union to find to be wealthy or have a stock ly financial email newsletter. To touching on everything from a savings account that pays a rea- portfolio to benefit. If you have subscribe, visit www.njscpa.or- computer technology to perfor- sonable interest rate. Open your relatively few bills to pay and g/finances and look for subscrip- to board of trustees mance measurement and man- savings account. Now, treat your less money to manage, it will action information under the “In agement. Certified public ac- contributions to your savings ac- tually work to your benefit be- This Section” heading. SAGE Solutions, a not-for- of Exton, Pa., a nonprofit re- countants have a broad range of count like the most important bill profit eldercare service organiza- search organization focusing on suggestions for financial resolu- you have to pay every month. Put tion with headquarters in gerontology, health care and tions that can help you get your yourself first by making your de- Chamber, two banks offer Summit, has announced that bioethics, and a member of the year and the rest of your life off posit in your savings account Saul M. Spivack of the township Millburn Board of Adjustment. to a great start. first. See if you can get your gift checks for the holidays Resolve to prioritize and focus bank or credit union to make an has been appointed a trustee of He and his wife, Maureen, have The Chamber of Commerce, to 3 p.m., Thursday till 6 p.m., on your most important financial automatic transfer from your the not-for-profit organization. lived in the community for 15 in partnership with PNC Bank and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 goals. checking to your savings ac- Spivack is president of Spi- years. They have one daughter, and Sovereign Bank, is continu- p.m. Sovereign Bank hours are You can’t do everything at count. vack Consulting Inc., a firm spe- Adria. ing the sale of Millburn-Short Monday through Friday from once. Even a short list of possi- Resolve to manage your car cializing in business and busi- SAGE serves as a major com- Hills gift checks. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday ble resolutions can be too much insurance. ness planning, new product de- munity resource in the establish- The gift checks, which are in from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. and for one person to handle in a If you own a car, make sure velopment and marketing in the ment and delivery of innovative the form of a bank check, are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 single year. Pick several possible you are properly insured and that insurance, healthcare services services for older adults and their available for purchase at PNC p.m. resolutions and think hard about you are getting the most for your and employee benefits sectors. caregivers, thereby promoting Bank, 170 Essex St.; Sovereign The gift checks are available which ones are most important. insurance dollar. Talk to your in- Previously, Spivack was senior independence and a dignified Bank, 555 Millburn Ave.; and at in any denomination, up to Then select the top two or three surance agent and ask if there are director of planning and business quality of life. the Chamber of Commerce $100. A booklet of participating at most. Focus on them.You’ll be ways for you to save money. Be development at Pfizer, Inc. and These programs include office, 343 Millburn Ave., Suite businesses will accompany each much more likely to succeed. sure you know what your bene- managing director of Managed Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health 303. gift certificate. More than 100 Resolve to stay out of debt. fits include: towing, window Care Services and Insurance Center, HomeCare, Meals-on- Gift checks can be purchased merchants are currently accept- You may not be able to pay off cracks repairs, theft of items Practice at Price Waterhouse. Wheels, a Shopping Service and during normal banking hours. ing gift checks. all your outstanding loans, but if from inside the car? If you are “As the communities of a Bill Paying Service, SHIP PNC Bank is open Monday For further information, call you have a credit card debt, covered under your parents’ Summit and Millburn-Short (State Health Insurance Assis- through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. the Chamber, (973) 379-1198. Hills age, seniors and their chil- tance Program) for Union you’ve got a great opportunity policy, talk to them about your dren will increasingly look to County, and InfoCare, an infor- for self-improvement. Resolve to coverage. Talk to their agent. SAGE to provide the expertise mation and referral service. wipe out that debt. Stretch your- Don’t get caught off guard if you and services that enable them to SAGE serves more than 5,000 self to make the big payments it have an accident. You should continue living in their homes,” older people and their families may take to clear the balance. know what your insurance de- CROSSWORD said Spivack. “I am very pleased annually in Essex, Union, Then keep it clear. Resolve to ductibles are and keep enough in to be able to assist SAGE to Morris, and Somerset Counties. pay off your credit card in full savings to cover them. by David Levison Wilk assume this leadership role.” For more information about every month. Resolve to pay your bills on Spivack is a senior research as- SAGE services, call (908) 273- Resolve to take charge of your time and monitor your credit his- sociate with The Acadia Institute 5550. checking account. tory. Treat your checking account Every bill you pay or do not as though you are the chief fi- pay on time affects your credit Essex County College nancial officer for a major corpo- history. Make sure you keep it ration: Your Name, Inc. Resolve clean. Pay all your bills on time. to keep it up to date by properly And while you’re taking care to slates Macintosh courses recording deposits and expendi- keep a good credit record,. take A series of Macintosh courses “Digital Media Production on tures. Balance your checkbook advantage of your opportunity as will be taught at the West Essex the Macintosh-Introduction” is a monthly, and take the time to a resident of New Jersey to get a campus of Essex County College, new offering held for seven Mon- 730 Bloomfield Avenue in West days, starting Jan. 12, from 5:20 Caldwell, starting in January. to 7:30 p.m. Students will learn Call (973) 403-2543 for regis- to combine digital resources tration and other information. A (such as music, videos and Macintosh Operating System photos) into personal presenta- seminar will be held Jan. 8 from tions or business commercials. 6 to 9 p.m. The seminar is a pre- Tuition is $105 with a $20 lab requisite for all introductory fee. Macintosh courses. “Adobe Illustrator Introduc- “3-in-One on the Macintosh” tion” will be held on seven will be offered for 10 Saturdays, Wednesdays, starting Jan. 14, starting Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to from 5:20 to 7:30 p.m. Tuition is noon. Students will learn to inte- $105 with a $20 lab fee. grate components of Quark “Quark Express Introduction” Xpress, Adobe Illustrator and will be offered on six Mondays, Adobe Photoshop to produce starting Jan. 12, from 7:40 to quality publications. Tuition is 10:10 p.m. Tuition is $105 with a ©2003 David Levinson Wilk $210 with a $35 lab fee. $20 lab fee. 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4610-01 Please find $ ____ enclosed, or charge to this bank card 1-800-472-0163 J Mastercard J Visa J Discover J AmEx Number# ______Exp Date ______0000112507-01 Thursday, December 25, 2003 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Page B11

to begin late in 2004. “I hope the town yard, she said—and the township. benefits, such as health costs, are everything moves along keeping track of issues before Smaller items on Becker’s also expected to rise. Becker smoothly,” she said, noting that the Committee. wish list are the rehabilitation of “We’ll try to keep taxes at a Continued from Page A1 Repair the township deserves a top- Concerning the township’s ef- the ponds in Old Short Hills Continued from Page A1 minimum and provide the same with slogans and posters. quality facility for the high forts to secede from Essex Park, improvement in the ap- or better service at a reasonable With regard to the downtown, volume usage it generates. County, Becker would like to pearance of newspaper boxes impact on property taxes. Other rate,” Gordon said. Becker said she has been in- She also would like to see the see the issue kept in the fore- placed throughout the town and volved with the county’s project township’s programming on front, with as many suburban the creation of a large seal that to install new traffic signals, and local access channel TV-36 con- communities joining in the could hang behind the dais in she has been promoting the tinue. The township has had a outcry against the high taxes the meeting room of Town Hall. Doctor providing tips elimination of one lane of traffic cable television franchise with being levied on property Becker, now 68, said she is on Millburn Avenue in the block Comcast, and the town annually owners. comfortable with her decision to west of Main Street, through the spends $3,000 to $4,000 for “We’re not getting our retire from the Township Com- widening of the sidewalks or programming. dollar’s worth,” she said. mittee. on holiday headaches creation of bumpouts. “I’ve seen a lot of benefit to In the months before her re- “I know I’m going to miss it, Even if you don’t normally help keep young children occu- “I hope this will be good for the programs we’ve had,” she tirement, Becker brought up the but I don’t regret my decision,” suffer from headaches, the holi- pied. the downtown. You want drivers said. Those have included a issue of property maintenance. she said. day season can make you feel as Get the proper rest. Lack of to go slowest through congested show called “Millburn View,” She encouraged the Township She still will volunteer as a if you’ve had a non-stop sleep can be a reason for a area of the downtown,” she said. which covered topics such as a Committee to adopt an ordi- driver for the township’s chapter headache since Thanksgiving. headache. An integral part of the traffic history of the township, an in- nance that would regulate the of the American Red Cross and “All the headache triggers con- Watch what you eat. Ripe plan is to make the crosswalks terview with the superintendent upkeep of owner-occupied resi- continue to serve on the boards verge at the end of the year-im- cheeses, processed meats and safer by better defining them, of schools and members of the dences, and the Committee is of TV-36 and Winchester Gar- possible schedules and expecta- chocolate may cause headaches she said. Board of Education and a tour now working on that ordinance. dens, a retirement community in tions, excesses of food and drink in some people. Irregular eating As a member of the town- of the Paper Mill Playhouse. In addition, Becker is contin- Maplewood. and the stress and tension of patterns and an empty stomach ship’s library board for six Becker also stressed the need uing to speak out on land use “I think I should just live my family gatherings and personal can also result in a headache. years, Becker has also taken an to pay attention to long-range issues, including the description life for a while until I find some- budget crises,” said Dr. R. Go easy on alcohol. Alcohol active part in the plans for the planning issues—one that keeps of accessory use in relation to thing else to do that interests Michael Gallagher, director of causes blood vessels in the head building’s renovations, now due coming up is the placement of garages that are being built in me,” she said. the University Headache Center to dilate and that can result in a and dean of the University of headache. Dehydration, a side Medicine and Dentistry of New effect of alcohol consumption, during the recent election that ing a meeting between members security measures because of the Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Os- also can bring on a headache. If appointments are based on party of the Downtown Millburn De- national orange level of alert. teopathic Medicine. you do drink, avoid red wines. Secession affiliation and said he’s not velopment Alliance (DMDA) McDermott is satisfied with the To avoid holiday headaches They contain a naturally occur- Continued from Page A1 aware of the affiliation of many and the Millburn-Short Hills procedures that are in place. and still enjoy the season with ring amino acid known to trigger standing members. Chamber of Commerce to better “It’s one of those things you gusto, Gallagher offers these headaches. Alternate a glass of Jersey League of Municipalities All appointments are made define the responsibilities of the don’t take for granted,” he said. suggestions: alcohol with a glass of water or Convention last month suggested with the consent of the members two organizations. Summing up the year, he said Shop Smart. Avoid last minute caffeine-free soda. there is too much duplication of “The DMDA is responsible to the township responded well to rushing around by shopping Prioritize your activities. Bal- services among municipalities, of the Township Committee and the Township Committee. I can ongoing projects that were some- early. Make lists and budgets and ance the bustle with some quiet McDermott suggested they take are based on the merits of the in- make suggestions, but the Cham- times delayed by adverse weath- stick to them. Shop during off activities. Save a few visits with a look at county government. It dividuals as well as the require- ber is autonomous,” the mayor er and which often caused incon- hours or order merchandise friends or relatives for after the would be easier to consolidate 21 ments of the open seat on a particular committee. said. “I will try to mediate as best venience to residents. through catalogs or the Internet start of the new year. counties than 566 municipalities, to avoid long lines in stores. Get away from smoke and per- As an example, he said he al- I can.” In the end, however, he said, he said. In the end, he thinks the Learn to relax. Long checkout fume filled rooms. Both can trig- ready knows the Zoning Board As the year comes to a close, “There are lots of downtown im- debate over country services is lines can cause tension that re- ger headaches. Take a break and of Adjustment will have three the township has implemented provements. That’s a big plus.” productive. sults in a headache. If you find head outside to enjoy the crisp “Everybody’s talking about new members in January, one re- your jaw clenched or your shoul- winter air. county government. That’s the turning member and two with The secession referendums, he said, give credence to initia- ders tight while waiting in line, Try honey for a hangover. If good news. That’s where it all legal experience in municipal relax. Stretch, gently roll your you still end up with a headache, starts.” land use law. Essex tives being proposed on the Continued from Page A1 county’s behalf in Trenton head from side to side and take avoid caffeine. It will make a One order of business facing In addition, he said, “Not deep, slow breaths. headache, particularly a mi- the mayor in the new year is every year are the positions of the reservation that is within asking the state to take over the county prosecutor’s office. Plan ahead for travel. Expect graine, worse. For a hangover, making appointments to fill va- available on every board.” township borders, but only if long waits at airports and in- try a little honey, drink plenty of cancies on several committees. McDermott said before the county and township officials That would save Essex County approximately $40 mil- creased traffic on the roads. Re- fluids and take an analgesic such He denies criticisms voiced end of the year he will be hold- can demonstrate the safety of member to pack activities that as aspirin. the program. lion, according to DiVincenzo. The county executive made Other legislation DiVincenzo ing and theories. the point work on most of his is supporting requires the state Public Notices Public Notices The superintendent also is initiatives begins as soon as he to reassess county vocational Brodow pleased bids on major construc- dress of the bidder and the nameof the proj- finds the funding. “If you don’t schools servicing students who Board ofAdjustment ect on theoutside, addressed to the Town- Continued from Page A1 tion projects at all elementary Township of Millburn ship Clerk, 375 Millburn Avenue, Millburn,NJ do things right away, you’ll are predominantly from Abbott PUBLIC NOTICE 07041. schools were accepted this fall. School districts. Eachbidmust be accompaniedbyacertified December meeting of the never get them done,” he said. Take notice that William and SusanGould check,cashier’s check or bid bond in favor of budget study group, with some A major priority for the new The Abbott schools receive haveappliedfor aZoning Variance from the the Township of Millburn, in an amountequal DiVincenzo emphasized the Millburn Township Board ofAdjustment for to tenpercent (10%) of thetotal of said pro- residents questioning how, and year is to find a permanent prin- state assistance of $6,500 per propertylocated at 83 Whitney Road,Short posal, but not in excess of $20,000.00. In decisions he has made to lower Hills, Block 1204, Lot 12 in Millburn Town- addition,said proposalmust also be accom- in what context, district salaries cipal to run South Mountain pupil while the vocational ship, whichisscheduledfor a hearingon paniedbyaConsentof Suretyinwriting by a the budget, such as raising January 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, School. surety company authorized to do business in should be compared with those taxes, laying off 250 workers school students receive only 375 Millburn Avenue, Millburn,NewJersey. the State of NewJersey and approvedbythe Brodow said interviews will The requestedvariance is to 606.2e.2a) Bldg Township Committee to theeffect that it will paid in comparative communi- and establishing a hiring freeze. $2,500 and county school con- coverage to erect an addition. furnish all bonds requiredbythecontract take place in February and a struction projects are only eligi- The papers relatingtothisapplication areon document. ties. According to DiVincenzo, file in theoffice of theSecretary of theBoard Biddersshall be required to submitanota- “Our teachers are worth every candidate should be chosen by ble for 40 percent reimburse- ofAdjustment daily between the hoursof 8:30 rizednon-collusion affidavit in accordance actual spending in 2003 was $9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Any with N.J.S.A.52:34-15and also a list in ac- penny we pay them,” Brodow the end of March. ment from the state, not the full interestedpartymay appear at said hearing cordance with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 of all million less than 2002. and participate therein in accordance with the stockholdersorpartners whoown ten (10%) Ideally, he would like to see rules of theZoningBoard ofAdjustment. said. Regarding the faculty, he “County government is not 100 percent awarded to Abbott ormoreof thestock of thecorporation or of the new administrator in place Susan&WilliamGould the partnership,asthecasemaybe. The is most proud of the amount of the problem,” he said, adding he districts. Applicants successful bidder shall be required to comply by July 1. The Item-851839 with theNewJerseyprevailing wage law staff development that goes on is not concerned the residents of The county executive said he Fee: $11.18 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et seq.) and theNew in the district, often on a volun- As the school year winds hopes to work cooperatively December 25, 2003 Jersey affirmativeactionlaw (N.J.S.A. 10:5- Millburn, Montclair and Rose- Board ofAdjustment 31 et seq.) down for the winter break, The right is reservedbythe Township Com- tary basis. land have approved referen- with the municipalities of Essex Township of Millburn PUBLIC NOTICE mittee to reject any and all bidsand to waive “Things go on every day,” he Brodow reflected on what he dums to secede from Essex County in facing the fiscal chal- informalities or technicaldefects therein and said. “Sometimes it’s as simple call the camaraderie he feels be- lenges of 2004. Take notice that Harry Allanhas appliedfor a to acceptsuchbidas shall be in the best in- County. Zoning Variance from theMillburn Township terest of the Township of Millburn. as having teachers visit col- tween the school board, the fac- “I’ll give 200 percent,” he Board ofAdjustment forpropertylocated at JoanneM.Monarque “Secession will never 170 Tennyson Drive, Short Hills, Block 5103, Township Clerk leagues and observe classes.” ulty and the administration. said. “I just ask you to give 100 Lot 6 in Millburn Township, whichissched- The Item-852577 happen,” he said, “but I’m using uledfor a hearingonJanuary 26, 2003 at Fee: $26.66 He said teachers often are sent “Our focus is on the children it to my advantage.” percent.” 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 375 Millburn Avenue, December 25, 2003 and the facilities and making Millburn,NewJersey. The requestedvariance LEGAL NOTICE to observe classes in other dis- is to 606.2.e.2a) Buildingcoverage to erect On December 15, 2003, theBoard ofAd- tricts as well as attend confer- sure good things happen in the an addition. justmentof the Township of Millburn,County The papers relatingtothisapplication areon of Essex, memorialized the Approval of a ences to hear the latest in train- classroom,” he said. file in theoffice of theSecretary of theBoard MixedUse Variance forJBQ Printing, 249 ofAdjustment daily between the hoursof 8:30 Main Street. a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any The determination of said Board is now on interestedpartymay appear at said hearing file in theoffice of theBoard Secretary and is Handbook available and participate therein in accordance with the available forinspection during normalbusi- rules of theZoningBoard ofAdjustment. ness hours. Harry Allan Helen S. Merle Applicant Secretary/Clerk to theBoard ofAdjustment The Item-851855 The Item 850095 Sheriff urges drivers on domestic violence Fee: $11.18 Fee $6.45 December 25, 2003 Dec. 25, 2003 Legal Services of New Jersey obtaining multiple copies of the “INVITATIONTOBIDDERS” LEGAL NOTICE On December 15, 2003, theBoard ofAd- to prepare for winter (LSNJ), which coordinates the booklet should contact LSNJ. NOTICE is hereby given that sealedpropos- justmentof the Township of Millburn,County als will be receivedbythe Township Clerk of of Essex, memorialized the Approval of appli- legal services system of non- The introduction to the “Do- the Township of Millburn in theCounty of cation of Michael&Nicole Levitt, 64 Farley Essex County Sheriff Armon- temperatures for the coming Essex for: Road, to erect fence on the site. profit, no legal aid providers in mestic Violence” handbook in- Model 250XP Brush Bandit Chipper The determination of said Board is now on da B. Fontoura has issued an winter season, Fontoura also Said sealedbids will beopened and readin file in theoffice of theBoard Secretary and is the state, has announced the cludes a brief overview of what publicatMillburn Town Hall on Friday, Janu- available forinspection during normalbusi- alert to all area motorists, advis- recommends all vehicles be publication of “Domestic Vio- constitutes domestic violence, ary 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. LocalPrevailing ness hours. Time. Helen S. Merle ing them to have their vehicles equipped with emergency gear, lence: A Guide to the Legal the magnitude of the problem, Specifications, ProposalForms, and Adver- Secretary/Clerk to theBoard ofAdjustment tisement for the proposalforms maybeob- The Item 852131 properly serviced and well including blankets, flashlights Rights of Domestic Violence the state and federal laws that tainedfrom theDepartmentofPubicWorks, Fee $6.45 345 Essex Street, Millburn,NewJersey, dur- December 25, 2003 maintained for the winter or flares, a first aid kit, chains, Victims in New Jersey.” have been written to protect vic- ingthe hoursof 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m., months and to drive cautiously jumper cables, a box of rock Monday throughFriday.Questionsshould be LEGAL NOTICE The 65-page handbook, in- tims, and the two major legal referred to theSuperintendentofPublic On December 3, 2003, the PlanningBoard during the holiday season. salt and a shovel. Works at 973-564-7765. of the Township of Millburn,County of Essex, tended primarily for women vic- options to gain protection from Bids must be madeonProposalFormstobe memorialized theapproval of application of “With the second snow of the “If you breakdown on the tims of domestic violence, re- abuse. furnishedbytheDirector of Recreationinthe Anthony Libero, 299 Millburn Avenue, to op- mannerdesignated therein and requiredin erate a nutrition center on the site. season already upon us, it is im- road,” Fontoura said, “you must views the major provisions of The handbook features chap- theSpecificationsand must beenclosedina The determination of said Board is now on sealed envelope bearingthe nameand ad- file in theoffice of theBoard Secretary and is perative that vehicle operators have the protective clothing to New Jersey law regarding do- ters on safety measures, the dress of the bidder and the nameof the proj- available forinspection during normalbusi- make the necessary changeover keep yourself and your children ect on theoutside, addressed to the Town- ness hours. mestic violence, and suggests legal system as it pertains to do- ship Clerk, 375 Millburn Avenue, Millburn,NJ Helen S. Merle to cope with erratic winter dri- warm and the necessary equip- 07041. Secretary/Clerk to the PlanningBoard key measures victims can take mestic violence, unemployment Eachbidmust be accompaniedbyacertified The Item 852100 ving conditions,” Fontoura said. ment to get your car going to protect themselves from and domestic violence, public check,cashier’s check or bid bond in favor of Fee $6.45 the Township of Millburn, in an amountequal December 25, 2003 “Tires, lights, batteries, anti- again. A little common sense abuse. assistance, and counseling; and to tenpercent (10%) of thetotal of said pro- LEGAL NOTICE posal, but not in excess of $20,000.00. In Please TakeNotice that on the7thday of freeze and steering and wiper and planning now could prevent “Domestic violence is a wide- an appendix that includes a addition,said proposalmust also be accom- January, 2004, at the Township of Millburn fluids should be thoroughly in- a dangerous or life threatening paniedbyaConsentof Suretyinwriting by a Municipal Building, 375 Millburn Avenue, spread, serious problem with guide to services for victims of surety company authorized to do business in Millburn,NewJersey, 07041, theMillburn spected and services, if neces- situation later.” tremendous social and econom- domestic violence. the State of NewJersey and approvedbythe PlanningBoard will hold a hearingon theap- Township Committee to theeffect that it will plication ofundersigned,atwhich timeand sary.” To prevent a carjacking situa- ic costs, as well as tragic conse- The new publication, a re- furnish all bonds requiredbythecontract place all interestedpersons will begiven an document. opportunity to be heard.Said meeting will Fontoura also cautioned mo- tion, Fontoura urged motorists quences for its immediate vic- vised and updated third edition Biddersshall be required to submitanota- take place at _PM. rizednon-collusion affidavit in accordance The location of the premises in questionisthe torists to observe posted speed to always leave sufficient ma- tims,” said Melville D. Miller of a handbook first published in with N.J.S.A. 52:34-15 and also a list in ac- P ZoningDistrict, Tax Map_, Block 705, Lot limits and to obey traffic pattern neuvering room between your cordance with N.J.S.A.52:25-24.2of all 24, and morecommonly known as 188 Glenn Jr., LSNJ president. 1986, is part of LSNJ’s commu- stockholdersof the partnership whoown ten Avenue. warning indicators. car and the car stopped in front (10%) ormoreof thestock or of the partner- Theapplicant isseekingSite Plan Approval “The Domestic Violence nity legal education program, ship. Thesuccessful bidder shall be required for the purpose of a 1 story, 550 sq. ft. build- “Recommended speed limits of you. handbook, one of several legal which also publishes the to comply with theNewJerseyprevailing ingaddition and any variances orwaiversthat wage law (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et. seq.). may be required. apply when road conditions are “Always leave yourself an services initiatives aimed at ad- newsletter, “Looking Out for Biddersare required to comply with the re- A copy of said application and documents is quirements ofP.L.1975,c.127. on file with the PlanningBoard and maybe ideal,” Fontoura said. “To avoid avenue of escape when stopped dressing this problem, can offer Your Legal Rights,” and a series The right is reservedbythe Township Com- inspected during business hours in theoffice mittee to reject any and all bidsand to waive of the AdministrativeOfficerbyall interested skidding or hydroplaning and to for traffic lights,” Fontoura said. help and hope to thousands of of legal rights handbooks. informalities or technicaldefects therein and parties prior to said meeting. prevent accidents, I urge mo- “It is also very important to to acceptsuchbidas shall be in the best in- MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS women confronting its threat Legal services programs pro- terest of the Township of Millburn. FIRSTAIDSQUAD torists to slow down when keep your doors and windows JoanneM.Monarque JOSEPH A. VENA, ATTORNEY and its real danger.” vide essential legal aid and Township Clerk Millburn Item-853008 streets are wet or icy, or when locked at all times. If your car is Single copies of the booklet access to the judicial system to Milburn Item-850862 Fee:$12.47 Fee: $26.23 December 25, 2003 visibility is poor. Many mo- bumped into and the circum- December 19, 2003 are available, free of charge, resolve disputes to people who TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN torists seem to forget that dri- stances are suspicious, or if you from LSNJ and local Legal Ser- cannot afford legal counsel for “INVITATIONTOBIDDERS” COUNTYOF ESSEX PUBLIC NOTICE ving can be particularly haz- feel that you are being fol- vices programs across the state. their civil legal problems. NOTICE is hereby given that sealedpropos- ORDINANCE NO. 2221-03 als will be receivedbythe Township Clerk of ardous at this time of year.” lowed, immediately drive to the Those interested in obtaining a Through a network of six local the Township of Millburn in theCounty of ORDINANCE AMENDING RECREATION Essex for: FEES INCHAPTER 8, “PARKS AND Due to the projected frigid nearest police station.” copy should write to LSNJ at Legal Services programs and MUNICIPAL POOLFOOD CONCESSION RECREATIONAL AREAS”, OFTHERE- Said sealedbids will beopened and readin VISE GENERAL ORDINANCES OFTHE P.O. Box 1357, Edison 08818- LSNJ, the statewide coordinat- publicatMillburn Town Hall onThursday, TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN 1357; or call LSNJ at (732) ing office, the legal services January 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. LocalPrevail- ing Time. TheOrdinance, ofwhich the foregoing isthe 572-9100. An order form for system represents more than Specifications, ProposalForms, and Adver- number and title, was passed on finalread- Item editor Eveline Speedie tisement for the proposalforms maybeob- ing, at a regularmeetingof the Township the publication is also available 50,000 New Jerseyans every tainedfrom theRecreation Director, 375 Committee of the Township of Millburn in the can be reached via e-mail at Millburn Avenue, Millburn,NewJersey, during County of Essex, held on the16TH day of on the LSNJ Web site, year, and provide legal informa- the hoursof 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m., Monday December, 2003. [email protected] through Friday.Questionsshould be referred Thomas C. McDermott, Mayor www.lsnj.org. tion and referral to tens of thou- to theOffice of theRecreation Director at JoanneM.Monarque, RMC 973-564-7095. Township Clerk Organizations interested in sands more. Bids must be madeonProposalFormstobe Chairman, Township Committee furnishedbytheRecreation Directorinthe mannerdesignated therein and requiredin The Item-852566 theSpecificationsand must beenclosedina Fee: $10.75 sealed envelope bearingthe nameand ad- December 25, 2003 Page B12 THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills Thursday, December 25, 2003 Red Cross holding blood drive Jan. 10 The Millburn-Short Hills have an appointment or not. Chapter of the American Red Anyone coming to Glenwood Cross will sponsor a blood drive School between 10 a.m. and 3 Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. p.m. will be accommodated. to 3 p.m. in the multi-purpose Blood donors must be in good room at Glenwood School, 325 general health, weigh at least 110 Taylor Road South. pounds and be at least 17 years There is a critical need to of age. Donors must know their replenish the blood supply for Social Security number and local hospitals after the holiday bring a signed or picture identifi- season. All those whose last cation. Blood cannot be accepted donation was at a local Red from those who have spent a Cross blood drive will be eligible total of three months or more in to donate on Jan. 10 since they the United Kingdom or a total of will have met the requirement six months or more in other that eight weeks elapse between European countries from 1980 to Staff photo/Harry Trumbore donations. the present. Other travel restric- NEW WALKWAY—Construction workers Friday raised a new sidewalk will entice pedestrians into the Courtyard Each blood donation is divided tions apply. portion of the sidewalk on Main Street and prepared to area, which currently is undergoing extensive renova- into three components—red For more information, call the pour a new walkway. When finished, officials hope the tions. blood cells, platelets and plas- Red Cross at (973) 379-4198. ma—and can save as many as three lives. The components go to people with special needs— children with leukemia, heart disease patients, organ transplant Advertising Section recipients, cancer patients and burn and accident victims. “Giving blood is completely safe and doesn’t hurt,” said Anne Bumsted, co-chairman of Blood 849164-01 Services for the local Red Cross chapter. “It takes only an hour or so of your time.” Bloomfield Institute of Any donor wishing to make an appointment at the blood drive Physical/Occupational Therapy may do so by calling the Red 851809-01 Cross Chapter during business Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation OT/Pediatric & Hand Therapy Don A. Jannicelli, P.T. 837235-01 hours, Monday through Friday, Carissa L. Jannicelli, MSOTR/L from 9 a.m. to 4p.m., at (973) Arthritis • TMJ • Pre & Post Surgical 379-4198. Appointments will be Sprains & Strains Medicare Certified available at 15-minute intervals Auto • Worker Compensation between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. • Fitness Gymnasium • Sensory Integration Horizon Participator Residents are urged to come to • Acute & Chronic Pain • Splinting Participating with All HMOs & PPOs the blood drive whether they • Neurological & Post • Treating ADD & ADHD Evening & Saturday Hours Available Surgical Rehabilitation

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SHORT HILLS FOR WINTER RADIATOR EMPLOYMENT FIRESTONE TIRE AND SERVICE CENTERS Benihana OPPORTUNITIES ALL STORES OPEN - DAILY 7AM -7PM • SATURDAYS 7:00AM -6PM SYSTEM FLUSH 840 Morris Tpk. (973) 467-9550 VISIT: www.bfmastercare.com HACKENSACK RED BANK THESE STORES FREEHOLD TOMS RIVER •Inspect radiatorincluding: belts, hoses, radiator cap& clamped connections •Removeold anti-freeze & contaminants Fore Seasons 541 River St. 26 Maple Ave. OPEN EVERY Route9-Freehold Mall 84 Route 37 East 440 Parsonage Hill Rd. (973) 467- 201-487-7023 (732)747-5700 (Next to Burlington Coat Factory) (732) 349-6999 •Pressure test forleaks•Flush 8882 SUNDAY 9AM-4PM (732)462-1350 and cleanradiator, heater core & $ 99 BAYONNE HALEDON SADDLEBROOK WALL engine block •Refill systemwith The Hilton At Short Hills 490 HaledonAve. 529 Market Street BERKELEY HGTS. LIVINGSTON 2001 Rt. 35 &Allaire 372-374 Broadway (Across fromPizza Hut) 292 Springfield Ave. required amountofrecylced anti-freeze. 59 41 Kennedy Pkwy. (973) 379-0100 201-437-0200 973-423-2434 79 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. (732)449-5545 201-368-2866 908-464-6220 973-994-3242 Joe’s American Bar & Grill Most Cars NJ W/ Coupon Only!Exp. 1/11/04 ELIZABETH JERSEY CITY W. LONG BRANCH BRICK WAYNE 1200 Morris Tpk. (973) 379-4444 41 S. Broad St. 70-76 State Hwy. MONTCLAIR 262 Wayne Town Center 201-795-4543 PaddockPlaza - Rtes. 36 & 71 629 Brick Blvd. Shopfees in theamountof 6% oflabor charges will beadded to all services; not (Next to Rite Aid) (732)542-0995 (732)477-4900 232 Bloomfield Ave. (Across fromPrice Club) Johnny Rockets 908-355-1150 973-744-7600 973-785-1117 applicable in Californiaor NewYork.Specific product offerings and treaddesigns may 1200 Morris Tpk. (973) 258-9338 LACEY WYCKOFF DENVILLE vary. Prices, warranties, MasterCareCar Service, credit plansand other offers EMERSON Route9-Lacey Mall 370 Main Street 180 Rt. #46 West NEWTON WOODBRIDGE availableatcompany-owned Firestone Tire & Service Centers; see affiliateddealers Khun Thai 344 Kinderkamack Rd. Near Shop Rite 201-891-0983 973-586-0011 Rt. #206, N. Ames Pl. Woodbridge Center Dr. listedfor their competitiveoffersand warranties. *If youdo not achieveguaranteed 504 Millburn Ave. (973) 258-0586 (Marshall’s Shop.Ctr.) (609)693-8143 973-383-2139 732-636-6860 201-261-1010 mileage, your Firestone retailer will replace your tires on a proratedbasis. Actual tread Legal Sea Foods WEST CALDWELL E. BRUNSWICK MIDDLETOWN 1005 Bloomfield Ave. RT. #18, E. Brunswick Mall PARSIPPANY life mayvary. All warranties apply only to original owner or originally installedvehicle. 1200 Morris Tpk. (973) 467-0089 ELMWOOD PARK 1325 Route 35 (Next to Essex mall) (behind JC Penney) See retailerfordetails, restrictionsand copy of each limitedwarranty.†Nointerest for 280 Broadway (732)671-1777 973-227-4496 732-238-4050 1260 Rt. #46 West Papa Razzi 201-475-8056 973-299-1870 90 dayson qualifying purchases. Minimum monthly payment required. Accruedinterest 1200 Morris Tpk. (973) 467-5544 ORANGE EDISON assessedfrom original purchase date if not paid in full within 90 days. Subject to credit FAIRVIEW 185 CentralAve. 70 Parsonage Road SPRINGFIELD approval. Interest at a variable rate of 21.84% APRasof 10/1/02 (APRmayvary). 2 AndersonAve. (Next to Peppermint Lnge.) Menlo Park 661 Morris-Essex Tpke. 201-945-5616 973-677-9494 732-548-8034 973-379-6060 Minimum finance charge $0.50. See Firestone retailer oryour CreditCard Agreement for furtherdetails. W50523-01