spectator LEADER Ofl JL Serving Linden and Roselle
Work begins on Lindc 5 'orphan' bridge man By Daa Bttrat The money's been tough to access in crash Suff Writer though. Koczur said he's oeen treated After ducovenn$ l» o feel of eon- lik* Oliver Twist asking for more By DM Bum cnu kid faJlen from u overhanging gruel He'• been repeatedly lold by the Staff Writer •bulment onto the "oadwey, RoaeUe Department of Traoeportation that A 19-year-old Linden man was police shut down the Walnut Slice* Roadie's bridges an not a priority killed Feb 8 when (he car in which he Bridge for repairs on Feb. 12 case. waa a paitimgrr collided with a sport- Borough Engineer Prank Kocair "I started 13 years ago going to the utility vehicle al the intersection of originally uid the repair work would county and the idle to try to get Union aad Clark streets. lake about two wp;fc» tad (tit state money for this. The county said they Sergio R. Garrigo waa pronounced Department of Transportation claimed don't gel involved with orphan dead by paramedics at 7:46 p.m. He it would only lake oat week. No work bridges unless Ihe money is in place. was one of four passengers in a station has been done lo ihe bridge at of The state also said they don't gel wagon who were riding without teal- presstime Tueiday, ao now .the pro- involved," Koczw said. This made belli on. ject's timetable it even longer. him wonder who does get involved. The accident occurred at 7:J0 p.m., Since the deterioration of the struc- After inspecting the bridge on Feb. when a sport-utility vehicle driven by ture wai discovered, there't been 11. Koczur contacted the county, who Amald Osselin. 20, of Linden struct much confusion among local officials, told him to contact the stale. The stale the station wagon at the intersection of Mate agencies and Conrail about told him bridge repair was Comail's Union and Clark streets. who'll jurisdiction the repair work responsibility Koczur had to tell the •MseVRa Police said Osselin wss traveling should fall under. The part of the stale that the bridges are under their Deep potholes and broken concrete can be found every few feet on the Walnut Street north on Clark Street and hit the dri- bridge which connects Roselle and Roselle Park. The bridge was recently closed so that bridge under repair is in Rotelle, but jurisdiction, as per the 1999 budget ver's side of the car head-on when it much-needed repairs can be mads. the structure itself is in RoteJIe Paid, allotment came into the middle of the intersec- according to Koczur. The property There are some insurance issues tion unexpectedly. end of town. Roselle Park resident "If you want to set craters, you nut Street traffic to overflew onto below the bridge has tram tracks that need to be dealt with before repair Osselin had the right of wsy, Alex Balabaa has spent the iaat few don't need a spacecraft; you just have Locust Street in the coming weeks, as underneath it and belongs to Conrail. work can begin, according to Robert according to police investigator yean urging officials to dedicate runds to drive over the Walnut Street motorists find an alternate route from Conrail built the bridge and main- Peatrs of Conrail. Even though the rail Andrew Haazko. Michelle Cunha, 20, for repairs to thoaa bridges. His lack of Bridge," Balaban said. East 1st Avenue to Westfield Avenue, tained it for years, but the rail lint is line is dead, workers will have to lake of Linden allegedly ran the Union success has led him to the conclusion Koczur ssid the damage done to the in Roselle Park. Linden Road and dead now and the neglected bridge ii a one-hour safety course on working Street stop sign in her station wagon. that they won't be fixed property until Walnut Street bridge is so extensive, Gordon Street are the only other thor- part of a group known as orphan near trains to meet an insurance cover- Garrigo was partially ejected from bridges. sfe criterion, according to Koczur. they literally crumble to the ground. that if it had s lot of heavy truck traf- oughfares between the boroughs. fic, it could possibly collapse. There is The DOT said the orange and while the car when it was struck by the The orphans have been hungry for Repair work will be done by I.E.W. "They don't seem to be a priority," currently s weight limit on vehicles cones blocking access to the bridge sport-utility vehicle. attention since the railroad companies contractors, who do work for the DOT f< ilaban said. "Until they literally fall that crow the bridges. will be up for about a week after con- When rscue workers arrived on the abandoned them yean ago. They were throughout the slate. I.E.W. Project icy won't be fixed." struction begins. Koczur thinks the scene, they found the victim with included in the New Jersey Depart- Manager Dave Rodgers did not return Balabsn said the wear and tear The wooden sections of Roselle'i entire repair process will take about severe head trauma. ment of Transportation's budget for phone calls seeking comment on the from vehicles and the weather over the orphan bridges were repaired 10 years three weeka. His head was pinned down by the the first time in 1999 The budget construction. years/ combined with lack of mainte- ago, but the main structural parts of nance, has made the bridges unsafe the bridges were left alone. Staff Writer Toniann Anlonelli con- car when it flipped over, causing allotted SI9 million for repairs to the- The Walnut Street bridge has a twin severe head trauma. Cunha suffered and unsightly Roselle police expect normal Wal- in buted lo this report state's nearly 100 orphan bridges. structure on Gordon Street in the west minor bead injuries. Towns will take a 'smart' approach to redevelopment By Dan Bums that have the potential for redevelopment they will gel the grant, ac:i>rding lo City Plan- ment in front of the Polusa Center, according borough-owned, so acquiring land from multi- SUIT Writer One area being targeted m I ^ner Fred Micheeli Michach said the Planning | Councilman Joeeph O'Halloran a ple owners should not be a roadblock to the iin trying lobe vacant land between CranJbrd Avenue and led nhrther redevelopment : Rosclle Planning Board project. smart about redeveloping St. Georges Avenue. Chandler Avenue, according i wilt be commercial or residential college architectural and design Linden's redevelopment plan for the Linden Planning Board officials said this Councilman Derek Arrratead. (I Roselle's project a a little different than 'p>esented ideas for St. Georges avenue is more pinpointed than Roaelle's cor- week they have applied for a Smart Growth cil's liaison to the Planning Board. Once a Linden's because they plan to look al redevel- Avenoe'i strectscape design to the Borough ner-to-comer approach. grant from the state Department of Communi- study is conducted of that part and other sec- opment in conjunction with a streetscape proj- Council Iaat year, and tome of those ideas may Even though it's not a streetscape project, ty Affairs In doing so they joined Roselle, tion* along the avenue, areas can be declared ect to beautify the srei. Linden officials be taken into consideration, according to one of the city's goals is to beautify die area which applied for the grant in October, Each in need of redevelopment The city can then recently decided to use a portion of slreetscap- O'Halloran. that has often looked neglected in the past municipality requested $5(1,000 to conduct a acquire the land and solicit contractors for con- ing monies on the train station area instead of O'Halloran said he hopes to attract busi- Some of the accomplishments on the state's study of the portion of St. Georges Avenue struction projects. on St. Georges Avenue. nesses that will adopt an entire Mock of land, Smart Growth program's resume include turn- between Wood Avenue and the Elizabeth bor- Linden's redevelopment ideas sre still Roselle will try to add ttre/ttscspe improve- like Aldi Food Market Many of the lots on the ing Hoboken's downtown into a thriving com- der. The object of the study it to target areas vague because officials sre not even sure if ments to several blocks limiltr to the arrange- stretch between Aldi and Wood Avenue are mercial and social center. School 10 students Landfill in shoot hoops for heart city to be ByDaaBaras closed SUIT Writer Then was enough activity in the Highland Avenue School gymnasium on By Daa Bam Feb. 11 to give a teacher a heart attack, but it was actually a very heart-healthy SUIT Writer VMML Linden City Council unanimously The gym was bustling with activity because the school held its second annu- voted to appropriate $2 million for the al Hoop Snoot lo promote exercise and raise money for the American Heart closure of the Linden Landfill at its Aaaotta regular meeting Tuesday night Students came in during their gym period to shoot basketballs through the The money will be used to drain regulation hoop, or through a strand of colorful hula hoops that hung from the methane gas and close the landfill in rim. The fourth* and fifth-graders shot for the higher baskets and the younger an environmentally sound manner. students aimed for the hula hoops. 9y the- time all of the shooting »od running Fifty-four wells have lo be drilled to around waa over, the school had raised more than SSOO for the American Heart vent the gas ard-a geomembmte has Association. to be placed on top of the landfill to Students look fofmi home before the event and uked their families for mon- seal it, according to 10th Ward Coun- etary pledges. Anyone who pledged baa a paper heart hanging on the school's cilman Richard Gerbounka. who "Wall of Donors'* in the building's main hallway Many of Ihe hearts are dedi- chairs the Landfill Committee. Six cated to people who have died from heart disease or who are living with heart feet of dirt then must be placed on top problem. of the membrane. The money that was ratted will go toward research and education on heart The methane gas that has built up disease, according to Nan C'athon of the American Heart Association. 11M* »r J-ae* A. underneath the landfill is valuable aad The American Heart Association rum the Hoops for Heart fund-raiser and a Pre-kindergarten student Jose Alvarez, above, prepares to throw a ball through a hula will be sold by the city and its partner. similar fund nun with jump ropes in many schools throughout the area. A few hoop during a Hoops for Heart assembly at School 10 In Linden. Below, Brittany Bom- United Environmental Services, after ether Linden schools participate in the program, according to Casbon. staa excitedly releases a bad during her turn at the hoop. The program raised money for the landfill is closed. Much of the Highland Avenue School's program was at bean-warming aa it Ihe American Heart Association. The landfill was originally sup- was bean-healthy. Students waiting in line to shoot the basketball* cheered on posed to be closed by Strategic their elar.wiaiea as they tried to soon. They chanted "Go Tariana. go Tatiana," Alliance Group Inc., the company that aa one girl got up to the foul Una. The support seemed so give her a link extra waa dumping dredge on the landfill strength as she hurled the ball toward the basket and waa supposed lo build a new At the end of each gym period, gym teacher Barbara Tyburczy told them to crumb-rubber football field and AAU give djpneeivas a pat on the ihoulden fora job well done. track in return. Principal Arthur Boyd said Tyburczy and alt of the parent volunteers should Linden is currently suing Strategic also pal themselves on the back for volunteering their time during the event Alliance for breach of contract The "Mrs. Tyburczy is a very involved peraon." Boyd said, adding that the puts preliminary hearing for the case is work in on projects even after school ends fbr the day. "Nobody is getting any extra pay for this, so I app.-eosie their r; Some citizens snendmg the i >ut a dona parents volunteered to chase down errant basketballs arid keep ing beiieve the city should not borrow Modrak. who's the grandmother of one money for the project, since more than 'iteered fbr the entire day. $5 million ii already set aside for II everything. It's my middle name," Modrak said. "When you landfill matters. • o this, you can't beat it" Former Mayor Paul Workmetean- • i»"t>f pre-kindergatten age students came to Mitdrak'sshoot- said Ihe money set aside should be if Ac afternoon periods. The sanies on ihe students' faces used for rat project or toward reduc- when they made a shot were kn. ing taxes, act as capital reserve. "My philosophy always was peo- vanto ' ple living hen in five yean should pay Hnf Said ihe pn their fair than, not to «tkk it on every- gran one now," Workmeister said. reaaurar Joaeph Suliga aaid he'd rather know ihe money is inert when the city needs It for .landfill expenses down the road P*G€ i - . FMHUAWY H MM COMMUNITY CALENDAR to • SPECTATOR LEADER HOT IS me* us: THa Spectator Ltadar is Today •vary Thursday by Won* Community : Brew* of tb« NAACP will p
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•rrt man tu khot POLICE BLO! ck by an intruder in his kitchen on Feb 11 Si 6:37 p.m equipment wu atoU.ii while the man ice responded to die scans and was out (or the day. Polic* said entry did not get an answer when they to the house wu gained through s rear knocked on the man's door. The door basement window, which the perpetra- was unlocked, so they entered and tor allegedly npped die scran off of found the man sitting at the kitchen before breaking the locfc.- table with his head down, glasses on • A Mack male it a green, hooded (he table and blood oozing from the jacket was caught allegedly smuggling back of hu head A black handgun and products he did not purchase out of an some clumps of human hair were rest- East 1st Avenue pharmacy. The store's ing on the table. assistant manager chased after htm, The victim said a black msle but he quickly entered a gray car and entered his kitchen that evening fled south on Chestnut Street. through a window. He ordered the • Kyshon Tucker, 34. of Drake man to lie on the floor and allegedly Avenue wu pulled over for ipeeding s'rtot him in the back of the neck on Sunday at 10 am and was found to He originally thought $600 in cash be in possession of heroin, police said was misting from a pot he left bis After pulling him over on Cranford money in, but police found the money Avenue in Linden, officers asked was moved, but still accounted for. Tucker to step out of the car and pro- ceeded to search him and hit glove OHI THE THINGS THEY HAVE LEARNED - The Cat Some knick-knacks in the kitchen were missing and the cabinets were compartnwnt for the vehicle registra- in the Hat Joins Linden School 1 student*, left, TJ San- tion and insurance card. tiago, Brinea Osboune, Veronique Raczkiewicz. Claris- ransacked. sa Rayfofd. Porsha Franklin, Vanessa Ferreira, Daniel The victim was transported to The> found heroine wrapped inside "Hbere and Kacee Bemeck during the seventh annual Tnnilas Hospital m Elizabeth. s newspaper. Tucker v. as searched for Read Across America kick-off assembly last week Police said the suspect is described weapons too, but police found only a Above, social worker JoAnn Patersort-Tyler reads the as a black male, approximately 6 feet small utility knife in his pants' pocket. book The Cat in the Haf to the students. This year, tall, with a blue jacket and a black Police ssy Tucker wu very nervous Read Across America coincides with Seussentenial, the facemask. The handgun was retained throughout the ordeal and looked like 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss. as evidence. he wanted to flee the scene. • Manuel Duarte. 22, of West New Tucker wu charged with various York was arrested for shoplifting from drug possession charges and motor a West Edgar Road supermarket on vehicle violations. Feb. II at 2:55 p.m • A Spruce Street man wu robbed Local organization offers job training for residents Duarte allegedly stuffed s utility at gunpoint on Saturday at 2:40 p.m. When communities require help tnd hetlinf, Bank to help upgrade its technology center, where half of 2004, MSCDC hu a full schedule planed thai knife, four compact discs and a pack- while he walked through an Fail 3rd they often-him to local organizations for assistance. the core programs for employment and training are includes the following workshops: age of pens in his pants' pockets and Avenue parking lot. Morning Stir Community Tabernacle it one tuch provided. This was an important and much-needed • "Overcoming Interview Anxiety," March1 13, left the store without paying for them. "Give me your money and don't organization that hu been Mrving the Linden com- contribution is the organization requires sufficient guest speaker Manuel Donelson, professional life Security guards caught him in the act turn around," the suspect said u he munity duhng the last few yean by providing ' funding in order to maintain above competitive serv- coach, renowned motivational lecturer, community and he was detained until the Linden pressed his gun against the man's employment, training, and job assistance. ices. activist, and youth pastor. Police arrived, police said. skull. "I ain't playing." Through its Community Development Corpora- Prior to this award, the programs were financial- • "Overcoming Interview Anxiety," March 13, • A Dennis Place woman's apart- The man handed him S7I2 in cuh tion, the organization's many missions involve ly supported solely by community donations and guest speaker William Joyner, independent job ment was robbed of electronic equip- from hit pocket. The suspect then ran uplifting the regional neighborhoods through its event lund-raisers. placement specialist and career advisor ment on the afternoon of Feb. 9 Some- out of the parking lot The man did not employment and training initiatives. "If it wasn't for Ood's grace and favor, dedicated • "Developing Job Searching Techniques That one stole a video game system and get a good look at him and police "V* an determined to provide programs that volunteer staff, and support from Morning Star Work," April 17. guest speaker Dawn C. Reid, Cer- various movies and video games could not find a suspect provide career seekers with the tools needed for Community Tabernacle members, we would no* tified Microsoft Office specialist, chief executive between the time her boyfriend left the • Nearly $5,000 worth of merchan- searching, finding, and keeping employment, all have made it this far-oar programs have been very officer of PTI Career Services, nationally acclaimed residence at 3:30 p.m. and when she dise wu reported stolen from a High- while using high-end technology," said Dawn Reid, successful, even with limited funding sources, but, resume writer, and software trainer. returned at 5:45 p.m. land Parkway business between Jan. director of employment ironing services. in order to maintain the high standards our client's These courses involve computer-based training The woman's landlord is on vaca- 15 and Friday, according to the busi- ComprisiJ entirely of volunteer staff who art expect, we must progress forward and seek partner- on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., and tion, but a woman hu been coming in ness owner. Most recently, a $2,900 well-known professionals in their respective indus- ship and collaborative efforts with state, public, and instructor led training Tuesdays and Fridays, from 7 and out of the apartment complex cleaning machine was stolen some tries, Morning Star Tabernacle has provided various private foundation, so that we can ensure the con- to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from II a.m. to I p.m. while he is out. according to reports. time between Feb. 11 and Friday. services that include computer literacy training, tinued strength and mobility of our programs," Reid Workshops are facilitated at Morning Star Commu- The landlord said he does not know • An Amsterdam Avenue home wu resume development, interview preparation, job said. nity Center, 1238 E. St. Georges Ave., Linden, from who that person is, so police suspect robbed of $700 worth of gardening placement assistance, and career coaching. This year promises to be a fruitful one for partic- I to % p.m. on the dates indicated. Computer training that she might be responsible for the 'equipment on Friday. The home owner Also, major New Jersey companies, such as ipants of the MSCDC employment and training pro- classes are held at the organization's technology thefts. said she saw a white Nissan park in center located at 1009 Chandler Ave., Linden. Kelly Janitorial Services, and UPS, have also uti- grams. Th« organization is sponsoring a major Rosalie her driveway at approximately 10:45 lized MSCDC't employment and training placement career convention on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on MSCDC's employment • A West 9th Avenue man's home a.m. services in finding and keeping qualified employees at the Robert Treat'Hotel in Newark and training programs, call the Technology Center at wu burglarized on Monday sometime When her nusoano wcw^io check and consultants. Companies such as UPS and PMJ Marketing, as 908-925-7979 txL 2, or visit the Web site at between9am and9:30p.m. the garage, the car wu gone and so In 2003, the Morning Star Community Develop- well as DeVry Technical Institute will be on hand to www.expage.com/msclemploymenL About SI,000 worth of electronic were several hand tools and a motor- ment Corporation was awarded a grant from Fleet meet with career seekers. In addition, for the first ized weed-cutter. January students of the month
Linden High School Principal Barry Black, center, congratulates the students of the month for January, from left, Gregory Lum, ninth grade; Edwin Gichuko, 10th grade; Bri- ana Clement-Bell, 11th grade and Adrienne Barnes, 12th grade.
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alt**? gptCTATqa LEADER • WAHWAV fff* 4 — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19. 2004 After school program gets grant groups, svbattnoc understanding anfl netp • awarded • • pr» aciasora, paper, ntriurr prepare for ttandirdind asas»snwm .ram lo JcwiOi Fait board antjsi •'I he* forums giv •'* P**»>* '*•« iral New Jr< One opportyarty to shat ien Families First gr» a deepen* need for ade- support and learu about what is h»p fund* awarded to programs directed at tchool progrsn pening with thetr children anc strengthening famihea. 'hairman Angri .aid Chairman Ealrada The (rani wea awarded IB help 11 i>it.f-'.ifi >tudent> anil In addition H sponsor "Project Open partake in program that school program ofntrt the aanrtoea of a after-school program wtack pruvides • mid be unattainable to p»rt-time licenaed social wort tutoring, homework help, and r them" is on site a few hours each month and mem activiiiaa to low-income School Part of tlt • rason that the program available to meet with parent* and stu- On* fami'.tot. It Ml MlUCbttul, is that H encourages dents to discusa the program afd the The program operate* from 2:30 to olvonent Parents are ways it will benefchildif n 530 p.m. everyday and exposes atu- required Ui attend at least one For more information about Project dentt to art, lervkc learning, theater parenl'rtude« forum each month. Open Dogr, contact Thotrun recreation and game* in addition to The fensM aBBtviat aaJbfansJIoa asi Jewish Family Services at «>• tutoring ind homework assistance • violence and crime »J75. Student* have access to supplies they prevention. neighborhood watcri RECREATION St. Patrick's Day ceramics the second Tuesday of each month at type of exenise routine is ngt the Sunnyside Library, Orchard and them should contact their phy- TAKING STEPS TO SAVE LIVES — Above. • volunteer uses a CPR doH to demonstrate classes for adults Melroae Terraces, September through before beginning any lypr of routine how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator to resuscitate someone. Below, Fire Chief The Department of Recreation and June, at 12:45 p.m Community members art encour- Robert Hill, Roselle Chamber of Commerce President Fred Brody and Police Chief Peter Community Services announces one For more information about this aged to take this opportunity to make a DeRose display the cards that will be sold to raise morwy to purchase enough defibrik day Si Patrick's Day ceramics clasaes club or any club sponsored by the New Yaw's resolution and begin exer- lators to place In various locations in the borough for students in Kindergarten through Department of Recreation and Com- cising on a regular basis. 8th grades, on March 19, from 4 to munity Services, call the John T. Ore- Clasaes will be from 6:30 i. 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 730 p.m., and gono Recreation Center at 908-474- p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays begin- March 11, from 4 to 3:30 and 6 to 730 8627. ning Tuesday and will ruk through p.m., at the John 1 Ciregorio Recre- March 18. The cost of lot program u ation Center, 330 Helen St Self-defense classes $40. Registration begins Feb. 23. Dead- Class size is limited, and early reg- The Department of Recreation and line for registration is March 5. The istration is recommended. Registra- Community Services will sponsor fee is 57 per participant. Classes will tion forms art available, and clasaes self-defense classes for Linden stu- be limited to 35 students. Registration are held at the John T Oregono Recre- dents ages 5 through 15. Leam how to will be accepted on a first come, first ation Center, 330 Helen St protect yourself using the latest tech- serve basis. For more information, call the John niques in take downs, arm and wrist This is a one day. make and take T. Oregono Recreation Center at 908- lock*. project All supplies are included. 474-8627, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m ("lasses will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Each participant will paint and deco- Monday through Friday. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. rate a project to take home. 26 at th« John T. Gregorio Recreation For more information, please call Center. 330 Helen St., Linden. Children's art classes the John T Gregorio Recreation Cen- Applications are available at the Application! are available for the ter at 908-474X627, Monday through Oregono Recreation Center, Linden Linden Children's /frt Classes spon- Friday. 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Multi-Purpoae Center, community sored by the Department of Recreation center buildings. City Hsll, schools, and Community Services. St. Patrick's Day ceramics libraries and banks. Free art clasaes are available to Lin- classes for kids For more information, call 908- den youth in first through 12th grades. The Department of Recreation and 474-«627. Saturdays through March 6, at the Sun- Community Services announces one nyside Recreation Center, Melroae and day St. Patnck's Day ceramics classes Annual art exhibit on Orchard Terrace. The program will for students in Kindergarten through display at Borough Hall offer a 10 to 11:30 am. class, 11:30 8th grades, on March 19, from 4 to a.m. to I p.m. class and a I to 2:30 p.m. The Roselle Art Association is 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m.. and cUsa. A class will be from 10 a.m. to AT THE LIBRARY holding its ninth annual art exhibit in March II. from4 to5:30and6 to 7:30 11.30 am. at the Linden Mulb-Purpose Council Chambers of Roselle Bor- 2004 trustees meetings Roselle Public Library hat established Linden library offers p.m., at the John T. Gregorio Recre- Center, 1025 John St rules for the administration of examt ough Hall, 210 Chestnut St., between The Board of Trustees of Linden e-mail book service ation Center, 330 Helen St. Each class is limited to 30 young- for students from independent itudy 2nd and 3rd avenues, through Febru- stert, and registration is on a first- Fret Public Library will meet at 6:30 The Linden Free Public Library Registration begins Feb. 23. Dead- i nsiitutiom. due to increased me, grow- ary- come, first-serve basis. p.m. in The Planning Board Room of offers an online book club that •felivrn line for registration is March 5. The ing number* of students and recent ren- The paintings can be viewed from No mail registration will be accept- City Hall, 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden, books to a patron's e-mail account, fee is $7 per participant. Classes will ovation*. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through I-n- •k ApplicalNM at avaUIBfiral nV on the following datei: called Chapier-a-Day. be limited to 35 students. Registration The library hu established win- d**. linden Recreation Department, 605 dfft The library features new books will be accepted on a first come, first dows of time when tests may be taken. The Roselle Art Association meets Wood Ave., or at schools, banks and • April 26 every week. Fiction, nonfiction, servw basis. A refundable deposit of $25 it required at the Roselle Community Center, cor- libraries. • May 24 romance, business and teen books are This is a one day. make and take when a time slot is reserved. ner of Shaffer and Brooklawn For more information on these •June 28 represented. project All supplies are included. The rules also provide that teat tak- avenues, from I to 3 p.m. on the sec- • classes, call the Recreation Department • July 26 Residents who hold a valid library Each participant will paint and deco- en may contract with off-duty library ond and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 908-474-8600. • Aug. 23 card are encouraged to participate in rate a project to take home. staff for one-on-one proctoring, at the for painting and drawing, and care of •Sept 27 this on-line service. For more information, please call rale of $15 per hour. materials. •Oct. 25 Those who do not have a valid the John T. Oregono Recreation Cen- The complete text of the new regu- For more information, call Sylvia • Nov. 22 library card and live in the municipali- ter at 908-474-8627. Monday through lations is posted on the library bulletin Weidemann at 908-241 -8998 or Mari- Social Club meets •Dec. 27 ty are encouraged to slop by and obum Friday, 8:30 am to4:30p.m. board. For more information, call 908- lyn Savidge at 908-354-692$. at Sunnyside library cne. Rules on exam proctoring 245-5809 The I' day Social Club meets the Library cards enable holders to take The Board of Trustee* of the Club planning trip second Tuesday of each month at the advantage of many or the services Complete fitness exercise The Tuesday Social Club, spon- Sunnyside Library. Orchard and Mel- offered at the library. The Department of Recreation and sored by the Linden Department of rose terraces, September through June, One can also listen to audio books Community Services offers complete WORSHIP CALENDAR Recreation and Community Services at 12:45 p.m. through the e-mail. fitness exercise classes for Linde.1 resi- is planning a trip to Huntcrdon Hills For more information about this APOSTOLIC A "Whole fmSy- Approach to minirlry To sign up for the free service, visit dents older than 18. COftNBMTONS ATOSTOUC Playhouse on May 11 for a dinner and club or any club sponsored by the -aodM*mt*>*mymlm Main Library, 31 Henry St. or drop by A whole body workout is planned CHUICH show, "Everybody Loves Opal," at a Department of Recreation and Com- Currrmty mceiinj *l the Sunny side Branch, 100 Edgewood using kick boxing, which has gained cost of $44 per person. munity Services, call the John T. Ore- Si. 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The defending dvimpion Celtics WHO'S OPEN? - The two weeks before pitchers and catch- Inductee* included Stanley arc 8-3 in the last 11 finals. Roselle Catholic High er* report to spring training, the 68th Jakubowski, formerly of Union, PWaftdd, the iccood seed, it School girts1 basketball Annual Hot Stove League Baseball George Lewis, a native of Rahway out to capture rtt first county crown team, sparked by the Dinner Feb 8 at I 'Affaire got the who now resides in Florence, Ore . since 1979. play of Amanda Sheahy juices flowing for the national pas- Rjben Murawski, who was born in time. Elizabeth, excelled at Thomas Jeffer- Preliminary -round games were (No. 21), is set to face son High and now lives in Point Pleas- scheduled to tip off tail Saturday Linden lomaht at 6:30 at The program opened up with a wel- come and message from Union Coun- ant and Bi?l Simo of New Providence, ami Monday, with the Tint round the Elizabeth Dunn ty Board of Chosen Freeholders a Thomas Jefferson (Elizabeth) gradu- commencing Tuesday and conclud- Sport Center in a UCT Daniel Sullivan followed by the Invo- ate, who is one of the top high school ng yesterday quarterfinal matchup. the defending champi- cation and National Anthem by Rev- basketball officials in New Jersey Quarterfinal gamo are set for on Lions ousted Rosalie erend Jerome Romanowski, "The Former New York Yankees and tomorrow and Saturday nighu at 46-43 Monday in a first- Biseball Padre." Mels player Elliott Maddox, who abeth Dunn Sport CenUr, 'me A round game at home. Master of Ceremonies Jim lozzi Marred at Union High School earning widi the semifinals to follow there /A RC earned the eighth then greeted the Union County Base- First Team All-State honors in 1965 Tuesday and Wedneiday nighta. /A seed for next month's ball Association Hall of Fame and 1966, was Kheduled to be the The championship game is set I North Jersey, Parochial inductees along with families and guest speaker, but couldn't mate the for Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Dunn A playoffs and will host friends attending event 'enter. ninth-seeded Oak Knoll John Langan, the Dinner Chair- So, in his place, Roy While stepped St. Patrick! defeated Linden by in a first-round game on man, then spoke of his love of the up to the plate and knocked a shot out 68-62 score in last year's final. March 2. game and the great job the Union of the park Uy telling stories of his Elizabeth won in 2002. County Baseball Association did in playing days and what it takes to make hosting the event. k as | major leaguer. White, who Tap 8 seeds: 1 St. Patricki 2- After dinner and memorial service, starred for the Yankees in the 1960s Plainfield. 3-Elizabeth. 4-llillside the swards presentation part of the and 1970s, was s teammate of Mad- Roselle Catholic. 6-Westfield 7- program commenced. dox on ihe Yankees from 1974-76. Linden. 8-Rahway. The first recipient was Cranford's While presently resides in Ocean RELJM1NARY ROUND Dave Drechael, who was honored with County and looks like he could still istnrday, Feb. 14 the Edward Cooper Memorial Award plsy left field for the Bronx Bombers. AtLtadea fktf Wy IHN Raja* Setoyw for Moat Valuable Scholastic Baseball Uov. lift 56, New Prov 44 I Player. R. Cath. girls' Cranford 79, Johnson 49 Drechsel was the 2003 Union Dayton 58, Brearley 53 County Player of the Year for the track squad MearJay, Feb. U Linden girls' basketball is Cranford, which won the Union Coun- At Railway ty Tournament championship and the Union 69, Union Catholic SI North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 title. wins Group 2 Roselle 70, Oratory Prep 60 winning games as a unit Drechsel is a catcher on the The Roselle Calhoiic High School Lafayette College baseball team in girls' track and field team impressed at Easton, Pa. Sunday's NJSIAA Group 2 meet at FIRST ROUND The Banyasz Brothers Memorial Princeton University's Jadwin Gym Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Tigers do well to advance in UCT action Award for Most Valuable Scholastic by tying Parsippany for team honors Wednesday, Feb. 18 at By JtfT Wolfrum block. Softball Player was then shared by a with 22 points each. .inden, Rahway, Dunn Center Staff Writer "I tried to bring my "A" game for the team," Green said. trio of Roselle Park seniors, Becky Local winners included Jessica ROSELLE • Five people working as a unit wins games. "I play in AAU games over the summer, so I'm used to Ricoilelli. Erin O'Callshan and Aman- Rodriguez of Roselle Catholic and QUARTERFINALS That's the message Linden High School girls' basketball going against girls that are six feet tall even though I'm da Strahan. Lashonda Carter of Rahway. r smaller." riday, Feb. 20 and coach Shamona Patterson wants her team to believe in. O'Callahan batted .325 with 13 Rodriguez, an Elizabeth transfer Saturday, Feb. 21,8 p.m. Her squad has definitely heeded that statement as it After Union cut the margin to 39-21 with 6:16 left in the RBI as catcher for RP. the 2003 Group captured the 800-meter run. The junior At Elizabeth Dunn Center improved its record to 13-8 after defeating Union 58-34 in third quarter, Linden upped its lead to 45-21 three minutes I state champion. She was named First finished ahead of the field in 2:20.20. the first round of the Union County Tournament Monday later after a 6-0 run. Junior forward Ashley Casimir, who Team All-Union County and First Carter, a sophomore, was first in finished with 14 points, had all six points in the drive. SEMIFINALS night in the Lions Den at Roselln Catholic. Team All-Stale. the 55-meter dash in 7.39. Carter won "One of our biggest barriers to get over was winning a The Farmers' RoKo Johnson clipped the lead to 45-23 Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Her battery mate, Riccitelli, com- her first Union County indoor title last game in thf> UCT," Patterson said. "We didn't want to come on a 10-foot floater, but Oreen closed the quarter with a Wednesday, Feb. 25,8 p.m. piled a 24-1-1 pitching record, while month. back intsi the locker, room saying that we were right there." driving layup lp rrjake it 47-23. At Elizabeth Dunn Cento 1 leading the learn with a 441 avenge. Rodriguez also placed uuhe 1,600- The third-seeded Tigers are scheduled to play defending "We're very young and small," Green said. "However, She was named Union County Player meter run in a time of 5:25.117. champion Roselle Catholic today at the Dunn Sport Center we have seven people on the team that can run." of the Year and was chosen to the First 'INAL Roselle's Jean Oenlil finished third at 6:30 p.m. Oreen showed that early in the fourth quarter as she Team All-State. in the boys' 55-meter hurdles in 7.77, Saturday, Feb. 28,3 p.m. "Our goal entering the season was to be in the champi- started a 4-0 run with a driving layup to push Linden's lead while Railway'] Reggie Clarke placed At Elizabeth Dunn Center Strahan provided excellent defense onship game," Patterson said. "With the parity in the coun- to 53-27. at third base, making only one error in sixth in the event in 8.00 seconds. 29th UCT ty, it's anyone's game. We're using Roaelle's and RC's wins After a Union 3-0 run cut the deficit to 53-30, Linden 26 games. She batted .273 with 10 All of the above runners qualified the past two seasons as inspiration." fwward Erica Patterson tallied on a 10-foot fallaway RBI and was chosen to the First Team for the NJSIAA's Meet of Champions Girts' Basketball Roselle won the county for the first time in 2002 and jumper while being fouled. Patterson then added the "extra All-Mountain Valley Conference and competition that will be contested at Will this be the year that Scotch Roselle Catholic for the first time last season. Linden last shot" to increase her team's lead to 56-30. the Second Team All-State Jadwin on Feb. 29. Union point guard Laly Negron nailed a 20-footer from lain* finally wins the Union Coun- won the UCT when il won for a second consecutive year in The Union County American ty Tournament championship? 1994. the right comer to make it 56-32 before Berardi scored on Legion Senior and Junior Division Roselle Rec Softball The Raiders, who reached the After taking a 14-8 first-quarter lead. Linden made sure a short jumper off the left baseline. awards were then presented. signups Saturday semifinals last season, are the top that Union wouldn't be 'right there' heading into the second The Farmers' AnjeMta Mobley then closed the scoring Roselle Post #229 swept the Senior Roaelle Recreation softball signups seed for the second straight year. half as it took u 36-17 advantage at halftime. • by drilling a 15-footer from the left comer at the buzzer. and Junior Division champion honors. conclude Saturday from 10 a.m. to I Last season, Roaelle Catholic Linden senior forward Cecilia Green opened the second "In 'he past, if a team would make a run, we would kind The Roselle Post #229 Senior Divi- p.m. at the Roselle Fire House, third secame the third team in the last quarter with an offensive rebound and putback, while being of fold and get a little razzled." Patterson said. sion team, under the direction of coach floor, on Chestnut Street and 8th four yean to win its first title. The fouled. After connecting on the ensuing free throw, the This year, I have a special team because they're able to Dave Kahney, completed its season Avenue. Lions defeated the team that has Tigers upped their lead to 17-8. withstand a run and kaep their composure to pull out the with a 21-1 record and waa District 2 Pick up a registration form st won the most county trowns • Senior guard Victoria Beraidi than gave Linden a 19-8 victory." champions, while the Junior Division signup, bring a copy of birth certifi- Union Catholic - in the champi- edge as she tallied on a layup off a steal. NOTES: In the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 play- team, under the direction of Rich Bid- cate and $25. onship game. UC. which last won Green finished with a game-high 23 prints and nine offs, seventh-seeded Linden is scheduled to host lOth-sced- dulph, posted a 21-3 mark. Experienced coaches, assistant in 2001, earned the second seed. rebounds, while Berardi added eight points and four steals. ed Watchung Hills in first-round play on March I. - The Union County American coaches und volunteers are needed. All Summit won its firil crown in "We look to our two seniors for leadership because they Here's a look at the section: Legion Outstanding Senior and Junior volunteer* must be certified. 1999 and Union its first in 2000. bring so much to the table," Patterson said. "If Cecilia is Seedlags: 1-J.P. Stevens. 2-lrvington. 3-Woodbridge. 4- League Pitcher was then honored. More information may be obtained The tournament continues with having a good game, Victoria will be the spokesperson on Plainfield. 5-Bayonne. 6-Columbia. 7-Linden. 8-Perth Tim Cowan of Roselle-Post #22' by calling Donna Obe at this number: four quarterfinal round contests the floor to get things going. If Victoria is having a good Amboy. 9-Piscataway. 10-Watchung Hilts. 11-Elizabeth. won the Outstanding Senior League 908-245-9247. tonight, two at Rahwsy High and game, Cecilia will be the one to gather everyone together I2-Barringer. 13-Bridgewaler. 14-Ferris. Pitcher Award by compiling a 7-0 two at the Elizabeth Dunn Center. and get the team focused." First round, March 1: Piscalaway at Perth Amboy. record, while Don Gould of Roselle Top 8 seeds: I-Scotch Plains. 2 After Union cut the deficit to 23-17 late in the period, Barnnger at Bayonne. Bridgewater at Plainfield. Watchung Post #229 won the Outstanding Railway's Over The Union Catholic. 3-Linden. 4-Day Giten did just that to start a 13-0 run to close out the half Hills at Linden. Elizabeth at Columbia. Ferris at Wood- FF*/»Junior League Pitcher Award Top leads volleyball ton. 5-Plainfleld. 6-Roselle when she tallied on aMayup off a strong move from the left bndge. with a 6-0 mark. The following are Rahway Recre- Catholic. /-Elizabeth. 8-Hillsidn. Th» Union County American ation Women's Volleyball League PRELIMINARY ROUND Legion Senior and Junior League Bat- standings as of Feb. 3 Saturday, Feb. 14 Roselle boys' best Oratory in UCT; ting Champions were then recognized. 6-OverThe Top (41-10) At Kakway Frank Meade of Linden Recreation 8-QualityAuto(38-l3) New Prov. 46. Kent Place 35 finished the season with a .478 batting 9-O'Donnell Architects (38-13) Mother Scion 47, Gov. Liv. 37 Hart becomes 8th Ram to net 1,000 average to gamer the Senior League 3-Jack's Girls (31-20) Uniofl53,Westneld2l By Jeff Wolfram margin of 17-14 in the fourth quarter to win by the 10-point Award, while Mike Garcia of Roselle II Kimberly's Korner (31-20) SUIT Writer cushion. Post #229, who finished with a .493 7-Absolute Volley (30-21) FIRST ROUND Showing a let of heart. " average, won the Junior League 10-Unknowns (28-23) Monday, Feb. Ik That's been the theme for the Roaelle High School boys' Linden boys' win share of Award. 2-Magk (25-26) AtLsadw basketball team this season. Watchung-National Division "It was an honor to be recognized 12-CAS Snowplowing (19-32) Johnson 50, Hillside 46 Led by senior center Jonathan Hart, Roaelle had climbed crown by such a great organization," said I-Shawn's West Mm. Auto(10-41) Scotch Flair,. 56. New Prov 23 back to get to within one game of .500 after a slow start. * Meade, who will continue on scholar- 4-Debbie'a Grand Galley (14-37) The Linden High School boys' basketball team captured At Rakmay The Rams brought their record to 9-10 after defeating ship at Rutgers. "I enjoyed playing 5-Rahway FMBA #33 (1-50) s share of the Watching Conference-National Division Rahway 52, Mainfield 49 Oratory Prep 70-60 in the preliminary round of the Union over the summer because I had my crown by besting Scotch Plains 60-48 at home on Feb. 10. Oak Knoll 42, Dayton 36 County Tournament Monday night at Rahway. high school coaches teaching me." Linden, which began the week with a 13-8 record, also Linden Rec soccer AtCranford Roselle looked to even iu record against Elizabeth last After Luis Caraballo of the Elmora captured the National Division in 2002 and 2001 Cranford 47. Elisabeth 37 night in first-round play, also in Rahway. rardinals was honored as the Union teams excel The Tigers were scheduled to play in the first round of Union i In the win over Oratory, Hart pumped in 26 points and County American Legion Junior Week Five or the Linden Recre- the Union County Tournament last night. At Hostile Calbalit grabbed 14 rebound*. League MVP. the George T. Cron ation Department's Indoor Soccer Linden reached the final last year, railing to St. Patrick's Retell Roselle 43 In the process. Hart passed 1,000 points for his varsity Memorial Youth Leagues Awarda League, Feb. 7, produced three excit- 68-62 Linden defeated Si Pal's in the 2001 final after linden ' career were given out. ing games at the Linden Multi-Pur- falling »the Celtics in the 2000 championship game. pote Center. Passing the milestone occurred with i he game tied at the The Minor League MVP was Tay- In the win against Scotch Plain* Michael Henderson Stars 5, Jagaars 0: John Radii. QUARTERFINALS score of 46-46 and 37 seconds remaining in the £
ORIALS A lifelong effort Spreading awareness about the dangers of heart disease is no easy task. The American Heart Association recently de»- IPS ALL FUN AND ignated February as "Heart Month" to remind people of the GAMES — Richie Prica importance of striving to prevent heart disease. plays a gam* of Ping- Local hospitals and schools, including Highland Avenue Pong at (ha newly rano- School in Linden, made the decision to get into the act vated game room in the .through fund-i'.ising efforts such at the "Hoops for Heart" John f Gregorio Recre- program, which raised $800 for the American Heart Associ- ation Center in Linden. ation. It also made children aware that there is such a thing The game room now as heart disease, and it can affect people of all ages. features a variety of activities such as Ping- Other organizations acknowledged Heart Month through Pong and pool. various special events including a day set aside to encourage women to wear red, promoting heart disease awareness. The call for "Wear Red Day" was featured on TV news, with no less an authority than FirslXady Laura Bush telling people to wear red as it also ties in with Valentine's Day. That day, TV ads promoted the cause, and the Empire State Building was draped all in red. This media blitz on symbolism is something we see often when it comet to raising awareness about other forms of dis- ease. As an example, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, people are encouraged to wear pink ribbons to spread awareness about the dangers of breast cancer. The notion that a specific color or symbol spreads true awareness is rather dubious. Designating a color or ti sym- bol as a reminder to spread awareness about a disease it an Wasn't always smooth sailing for local ferries act that has good intentions, and can be the first step in pre- In cleaning out tome old files tlers arrived The Indians probably steam engine in th* center of the boat vention, but it takes much more than simply wearing a cer- recently, tome inleretting itemi used canoes for their ferryboaU, but as by a device called a "walking beam" tain color to warn people about the dangers of certain dis- appeared that stirred up oM memoriei The Way the yean went by, the colonisti used that rocked back and forth high above eases. What tends to happen it that there's a brief spur of about the former ferryboaU that used bigger and better vessels for the serv- the engine . interest in whatever disease is designated for a specific to operate between New Jersey and It Was ice. This steamboat was in tervic* until By VVitam Frolch moment and once this day or month passes, so does the Stolen liland in New York Swe. By 1709 the New York colonial October of 1948. when it was replace** focus on the disease and the need to spread awareness about There have been several liiiet that government authorized a ferry service by a diesel powered ferry. have made the rather ihort voyage between Touenville on Staten Island There was a time when ferry serv- it. But even when the awareness efforts have subsided, the back and forth, noate at early u the the boat, its weight wa> too much for to Penh Amboy in New Jertey. A ferry ice across the Arthur Kill could suc- diseases will still be around, and should not be ignored. lite 1600a. Of recent memory, howev- the vessel, and it was pushed down service continued here until October cessfully compete with the bridges Wearing items of doming that are supposed to publicize er, it the ferry that tailed between in and under the water. The sight was of 1963 when increased use of the that were built in 1928, for the toll on a health concern and raise awareness about it is not the same •lip at the foot of East Jersey Street in there for all to see, with one end of the Outerbridge by travelers made it the bridges was twice that of the ferry, as taking action. Granted, many diseases, including heart Elizabeth and its dock juM slightly ferry and the tractor resting below the unprofitable. By that time, a number snd the roads leading to the bridges surface of the water and the other end disease are hereditary, and symptoms can occur among the downstream on Stiten Island near the of different companies and boats had wen not yet designed for easy access. Proctor and Gamble Company. of the boat raised high in the air. most healthy of us. Unfortunately, the American Heart been used for the service. This condition changed in the Emergency equipment irrived on 1950s snd 60t with the construction of Association reports a growing number of women who are This ferry was a small, diesel-pow- In the beginning the rowbosts and ered vessel about 110 feet long, with the scene and with tome difficulty (he flat-bottomed barges were used, and superhighwsys and travelers could getting the disease, calling it the number one killer of an open deck for can that ran its full tanker wat pulled back up the loading sometimes small sailboati made the speed to their destinations without women, surpassing cancer. length. On both sides at midship then ramp, allowing the ferry to resume journey. There were occasional inter- having to find their way through Spreading awareness is important but so is prevention. was an enclosed passageway for pas- floating on an even keel. It then had to ruption* to the service during severe crowded city streets to the ferry slips. The way to do this is by changing habits and lifestyles. It tengen, while overhead on a sort of be tewed away and cleaned up, but it winters, when the boats were frozen in The cheaper ferry fare no longer wat back in service a few days later. bears repeating that diet, exercise and health screenings can bridgework was the pilot house, and the ice. seemed to matter to the traveling pub- In the 1970s there was another lic, and in 1963 the last ferry across have a tremendous positive impact on combatting heart dis- on many of in trips across the water- Although Roben Fulton success- way it carried an accordion player, or ferry line a short distance downstream the Arthur Kill went out of business. ease. In this regard, education is power, especially when it'i fully demonstrated his invention, the perhaps a violinist near the present-day town of Carteret, steamboat in the first decade of the ongoing. However, now that the ferry com- For many yean this imall ferry known as the Blazing Star Ferry. 19th century, it was not until the petition was ended, the tolls on the What's important to keep in mind is that monitoring one's successfully competed with •• the This ferry connected with a horse- demand for better service brought the bridges began to rise, and tumors sug- healttugoes much farther than wearing a pin or sp driwii stagecoach line thai proudly use of steamboats to this ferry in 1861. gest tost perhaps the femes of the color, and lasts much longer than just one month. It's every- nrteo lrtetf The Flying Mechwe". • list steamboat to be toed on one's lifelong responsibility. much, at a fart of SO cents. although its wheel left the ground only this line was built in 1922, snd was In Perth Amboy the old ferry slip at Most of the ferry'i crossing! were when passing over bumps in the road. quite similar to the type of ferry used the end of Smith Street is still in exis- routine, but there was one memorable It did, however, maintain a high-speed on the Hudson River. Both ends were, tence, and it is possible that it may yet time when disaster struck. About the service across New Jersey to Philadel- the same so that it did not nave to be have a return to its days of glory. More than one way middle of the afternoon on a sunny phia. turned around for each crossing. day someone attempted to bring In Perth Amboy there had been There were pilot houses at each end Saving money on a municipal level doesn't always have aboard a loaded tractor-trailer tank ferry service.to Staten liland since for the tame reason. It was propelled A resident of Roselle, YVMtaai Fr«t- to mean reduction of prices or compromising services. Offi- truck. 1650, operated by the local Native through the water by • pair of side- kk It a tataber «f the Untoa Coun- cials in Linden and Roselle have discovered this, and their At the tractor drove onto the end of American* for the Dutch traders, who wheels, that was connected to the ty Historical Society. weft ac e here before English set- efforts are commendable. Each municipality was in the market for new emergency equipment, and it just so happened that both towns were also looking to get rid of a few excess pieces of equipment that Look no further, Martians already inhabit Earth they no longer needed. Problem solved. Irony of ironies. We're spending where the waiter takes your order, tak- invitation! I will be there sometime As the saying goes, "one man's trash is another man's $320 million looking for signs of life ing great pains to go tround the table between the hours of 3:.M) p.m. and on Man and Martians are already, Now one by one? 1:30 a.m. Please confirm that you will treasure." So, with that in mind, the two municipalities here. Later someone else cornea out with be home and the meal will be hot dur- decided to swap equipment. In doing so, officials managed Yet, Martitnul They've been hen, what? your food and proceeds to ask etch ing that time." to avoid the need to obtain price quotes or deal with outside since the mid-1980s and they've taken By John Hartnen person at the table who had what until Of coune you've never said that If vendors. over almost the entire customer serv- all the food it cold and the once witty you're human. Surely, there must be other ways in which municipalities ice industry. How do I know? For one eyesight and hearing. Ever walk into a and bubbling dinner conversation is Now, have you ever ordered phone can work together to save money. Many towns already par- thing, I've conducted exhaustive More and nut have a single employee replaced with suHen requests lo reheat or cable service and the representative ticipate in shared services and cooperative purchasing pro- research and for another I hear voices acknowledge your presence even dishes and whispered ace stations at to informt you that someone will be at in my head, which can be an excellent whose ides it wat to come to this grams to help save money. We urge officials in Roselle and though you heard the link bell ring your house between the hours of 9 source of information once you tort restaurant anyway. a.m. and 2:30 in the afternoon? Oot to Linden to continue seeking alternative ways to save and to above die door at you entered? out who's who. Humana can both lake dinner be Martians, right? look for additional opportunities to work together. When an employee is on the phone Let me emphasize that Martians do in front of you but fails to make eye order* and hand out food, distributing No concept of time whatsoever, let not have it out for us. Their physical contact to let you know that they know the right dish to the right person. Mar- alone human cow tabu tiakeup and cognitive abilities are you art there, do you ever pinch your- nan experience ditorientation when proof? Do they ask you to wait at simply not suited to our planet or to self lo confirm that you are an actual handling food. home for six noun when they shut off What Is your opinion about thi the tasks required to provide adequate physical entity and not a wraith from Scientists have not pinpointed the your service lor failing to pay the bill' customer service. the spirit world in search of a curtain exact cause but theorize it may hive No way. Why? Human, handle that Send us an e-mail and let us know sometrt! & to do with the uncanny Responses will be published next w Now if you promise to reserve rod? tide of the operation. judgment to the end, I promise to Don't worry; you're completely reeemt. rnce between the head of their Through a chemical reaction in the Send f-mailsto make believers out of all of you by cit- human. The employees? Martians. planet ."d cehunari. body, Martians convert oxygen into [email protected] ing several deficiencies in die physical While they see each and hear each Martians can't comprehend mathe- ether, creating a tomnoient physical makeup of Martians that correspond other just fine, witness the jolly, jab- matics. Ev« hsud a 20-doilar bill to a Mate (commonly referred to aa die directly to specific examples of horn- bering conversations they have while person operating a cash register to pay "Where in Ood't Name Did They Me customer service we've all expen- you stand unnoticed before them, for an item that coats $10.53 and then Oor syndrome) in which all mental Martians cannot difTerentitie between admittedly at the I lth hour, hand that and physical response rates are slowed And no snickering under your animate or inanimate earthly objects person another dollar bill so you could dramatically. "Reading is important Read between the lines. Don 7 breath, I'm providing valuable infor Martians can't distinguish human receive a 10-dollar bill and 47 centt in The cashier asks a colleague for a change? swallow everything. * mation for free. It's not as if I'm voices on lbs telephone. Ever had a price check on a sweater The col- charging you $120 million to reveal real conversation when calling the If that "person" begins to mop its league disappears only to return 15 — Gwendolyn Brooks, pom the mysteries of Martian dirt phone company, a department store, a brow, mutter profanities and glare at minutes later with the price for a pair c.1975 (Dirt. Hen we are spending tens of consumer propucl company or gov- you at if you were one who recom- of culottes. millions of dollars each year on door* ernment office? mended thuy invest in Rosk O'Don- You make the universal "Bring me mats and Dust Busters to get rido f dirt If your answer it yea, consider nell's musical Taboo," rest assured the check" pantomime to your wait- and NASA's spending hundreds of that "persor," hails from the Red Plwi- ress. She smiles, nods affirmatively David Worn* yourself lucky. You reached a human millions to get it That's the govern- being. If you ever hear the automated and than disappears for so long you Pufcashsr ment for you.) • words, "Your call it important to us," Maitum have no concei have to file an Amber Alert Spectator Leader Anyway, back to my theory on bow TomCanavan that's a company run by Martians. aa we know il Ever tsid this tu a Studies indicate ihat for every Marttam have taken over the customer friend who has invited you over for Published Weekly Since 1917 EdtormCNaf Hsng up and don't try again minute it take* a human to complete a service industry. task, it take, a Maman 17 minutes, Incorporating The Linden Observer. Earthly foods create confuuon in mm* rwywns Martians have remarkably poor Martians. Ever been to a restaurant "Thank you fur your thoughtful with the exception of the South, whtre Linden Leader and Ro$eUe Spectator Rogione* Editor PubHahad By • TWJWm yUlllllUniy nmrSfJwptJTE, me. Toniann Anton* Respond to letters and 1291 auym—nl Avenue Managing Editor Union, NJ. 07063 • columns that appear on Qeorgs S. Gannon our Community Forum flOS-MS-7700 providtti local news • advertising pages and.take part in Robert Ptsaero Ssfct Dir actor weather updates • sports news discussion of local issues • each week. JohnD-AeNno Visit www localaource.com, th* best CiroukNap Wreck* source tor community inf onrat ion. Send 9-mmll to [email protected] HMMaMI II MM — HOti There's always time for fun and games Pulaski committee is planning two trips The General Pu'**ki Memorial Parade Commute* of a. far five day> and four nifhu o'fun at rhe Aliddra Raaort Thense*'* Church in Linden Inc., M sponsoring i*ti travel and Caautt from Oct 54 The trip include* round inp air events in 2004. Everyone it encouraged la sOend one or fireoi) Contrienul Airline* from Newark Liberty Interna- both of dtetc events. tional Airpun md uamportauon lu a>td from the U» Vega* The wwnmtru* will be traveling to (he Mevele Orand* Airport and A'»ddin Rceort. Resort Hotel in Hlenvillt, NY., for "Fran'i Mil Week The coat per panon it J5»j"besed on double ottunanrj. euoTApnl 16-11 Tlw featured entertainment for tU week- RtservaMom for both inpt can be made by calling Ptta- end includes the Polka Family. Eddie Biegaj and Crusa*. idoM Michael Silvmski at 9O»-I«-6I92. Proceed, from Ray Jay and (he CwouMb, ft* Eastwn Sound of Pali and the evenu are uied to aponaor die Linden cantinanm in Ac DJ Bruce Zemorski annual Pidaati Day Parade in New York City on the Am The trip include* a partly conaiating of ro-jiid-trip but Sunday in October tauisportaik* from Linden, a fatkt Maw, ti« roealt, open Each year, several Linden resident* travel to New York bar parties, two night dub shows, along with fun, janra, to lake pan in the puride Kesidentt are Mraowagad 10 par- contests and pries The east par peraon for (he weekend it ticipele again thit year MTV band on double occupancy. For more information on any of die event* or trip* In October, the commute* iravelt to exciting Lai Vegas planned, contact Michael SilvinakT Senior Citizen of the year to be selected The Department of Recreation Senior Citizen A similar plaque will ment of Recreation and Community and Community Service* it currently be awarded to the person selected Service* by March 27. All nominees accepting application* for nomina- The Department of Recreation and must have attained a minimum age of tion! for the annual Outstanding Community Services hat appointed a 65 by Jan. I, 2003, and muat be Lin- Senior Citizen* of the Year contest committee, composed of the mayor'* den residents. The candidates signa- The purpow of the award i* to recog- Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, ture must be affixed to the letter of nize the Linden icnior citizen who Recreation Committee determines nomination. The award is presented be* diiplayed eiceptional tervice to that no applicants meet the awards each year at the Annual Senior Citi- the community. criteria, no outstanding senior will be zens Day celebration in May. A permanent plaque inacribed designated. Any organization wishing to sub- with the purpose of the iwird it di»- Nominations from the organiza- mit a nomination may do so by con- It's aN fun and garnet for Brandon Birch, as he tries his hand at one of the table-top pliyed at the John T. Gregorio Recre- tions, naming the candidates and list tacting the Department of Recreation games in the newly renovated game room in Linden. ation Center and i* engraved with the ing detailed reasons for their nomina- and Community Services at ¥08-474- name of each year* Outstanding tion tnu.l be received by the Depart- 8627 for additional information. OBITUARIES Kathleen Hughes Robert Baker; two daughter., Dana Teresa's Soup Kitchen in Newark and Bom in Owaiso, Mich., Mrs 0063. Bound Brook, a Gold Cluo Job Corps for 10 yean. a reader and tutor with the Lighthouse Edwardsen lived in Hillside and member of (he Linden Hunting A Surviving are two daughten, Kathleen J. Hughe*. 80, of Roselle" Baker and Alivta McPhail, her mother, for the Blind in New York. Roseile before moving to Cranford in Fithing Club md was past president of Rhonda and Linda, and three grand- dted Feb. i at home. Jean Baker, and a grandchild 1953. She wa* an executive secretary Bethlehem Township Booster Club in children. Bom in Newark, Mrs. Hughes Surviving are two sitters, Eileen at Union County College for 30 yean Asbury. Mr. Amao also was a member lived in Roaelle for 53 yean. Bernard McGarry Fsgan and Doris Frascella. and retired in 1972. Earlier, Mn. of the Azalea Coast Perifial Neuropa- Surviving are three son*, Joseph T., Bernard J. McOarry. 79. of Madi- Sergio Garrigo Edwardsen had worked at Guaranty thy Support Group in Himpstead and Thomas J.. and Letter J.; a daughter, son, formerly of Roaelle. died Feb. 11 Elger Qualy Sergio Rocha Garrigo, 19, of Lin- Trust Co., New York City, and Regal the Watchung Bowman in Watchung. Kathleen Zcnna; a lister, Gloria Kell- in Hackeftstown Hospital. Elger M. Qualy. 82, of Linden died den died Feb. 8 in Linden. Oil Co., Elizabeth. Surviving an; hit wife of 45 yean, ner, 10 grandchildren and great-grand- Bom in Newark, Mr. McGarry Feb. 11 in Robert Wood Johnson Uni- Bom in Newark, Mr. Garrigo Rose Marie; three daughten, Kim child. lived in Roseile before moving to versity Hospital at Railway. Surviving it a titter, E. Marjorie moved to Linden l.i yean ago. He Arnao Juliano, Tina Amao and Pamela Madison many yean ago. He was an Born in Oilmanton, Wit., Mr Tillon. attended Linden High School. Arnao Tapp; three torn, Robert, executive with the Social Security Qualy moved to Linden 48 yean ago. Surviving are hit mother, Arm Sandra McPhall Dominic* and Steven; i brother, Don- Administration for 30 yean in both He wat owner and operator of Kirbery Robert Arnao Sr. Rocha; his father, Edwin Garrigo, and Sandra "Candy" McPhail or Med- ald T. Arnao; 10 grandchildren, four New York and Baltimore, Md.. before Trucking Co., Woodbridge, for 38 Robert Richard Arnao Sr., 61, C' two sitten. Delmira and Angelii. ford, formerly of Roseile, died Feb. 11 atan-gniidchildren, and a great-grand- retiring in 1989. After his retirement, yean and retired in 1915. Mr. Qualy at home. Himpstead, N.C., formerly of Linden, child. Mr. McGarry was a Medicare hearing was a tuff sergeant in the Air Force Bom in Pliinfield, Mr*. McPhail died Feb. 2 in New Hanover Regional officer for 12 yean for several luring World War II. lived in Roaelle
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CONTACT LENSES \W Make your Vince McGlone, O.D..P.C. aster Tuner & Technician Business UtifM&i 20 Yemra Expcriet Fitting* for mil leamem from Aural Piano Tuning More Visible pout lurfical to diMponmblo with Computer Family Bym ***"*»• Place an ad in OflWi kwt k; inHimnl 150 M»ia Sir**, 2B4 Floor («73) 4*7-23*1 Howard Kupfcnnanj CALL this directory Millborn. NJ 07*41 Pa*: (973) 4*7-1433 908-903-0964 800-564-8911 800564-8911 Mif I — THORSOAY. FCBRUARY 1t, MM NEWS CLIPS Volunteer« sought tram 10 am lo 2 pm. SaUfttysant .flwiswienl. to sssitt with tax forms City conducts checks Friends of I inden Animal Shelter for unlicensed dogs Avenue at (handle The John T. Oicfono Iteration Inc. has many dogs, cats, pu[>p«» and :-n Licena* Inapn Cento 330 Helen St.. » sectias vol- kitteai ready to be adapted unteers to assist wilt) (he 2004 income 'inducting door-lo-door All animals have necaaury vcten- ta» program. enaeddoga- nanan cans, medical tteaHinK. inocu- ' opened k> lake tour writes the COM of printing th- Cardboard boxes, plastic Every yew, for the put several. . iideat found harboring an lauons. medical lesu am! arc spayed The county will ins left traffic signab ry, and various other banks within the volunteers have been turned in the iiaed dog will he tamed a \ bags no longer accepted or neutered, if old enough at each intersection. Moat of die fund- borough. preparation of federal and Mate In Don notice. Viotatan will be (jiven 10 Due to recent change* ia waakt reg- Fneods at* Linden Aminal Shelter ing will come from Stale Transporta- ftceidenis can ptck up the directory font*. Upon completion of the train- da/s to obtain a license ulations being implemented by the Inc. ii operated by vokntcen and tion Fund dollars. at any of these locations if stay didn't ing Matron, the volume*™ will low- Failure to do an will ft county, cardboard boaes and plastic through donations Volunteers and ignals use I receive their copies in the mail or if 10 middle income iMsnaaoaj issued to appear in n. bag* will no longer be «x*pu Anwarioni an always welcome emitting diodes - which are 90 per- tbry need extra copter Linden resident* with their tan pal court All iop 6 months and older bulk trash mine borough of Rontlle If you love animals and arc respon- cent more efficient and aeveral times returns. Volunleen will be expected to must be lioamed. Smalt bulk item* should be left at sible, dependable, and anthuMasbc. the brighter than incandescent bulbs attend a three-day training waaion at To obtain a dog license, written Permits are required the curbmJe only ir> traah cam. shehar needs help to care for the pup- behind colored lenses used in older the Grefono Center. proof of a rabies vaccination is for yard sales in Linden The itema accepted for bu! i pies, dogs, cats and krtasM in the skate models. required. Few for the Keens as an S5 The Linden License Inspectors include furniture, wood including Training date* will be announced Volunleen must provide thaw own for spayed or neutered dogs and SI! for Office is advising Linden residents of wooden window frames and doors, in the new future. Upon completion of transportation and be alder than II, untpayed or urmeutered dogs. Civic organization offers the need to obtain a permit t • msttresae* and box springs. classes, volunottrs will then be able to unless with an adult uiitt area reaidenu. This license can be obtained in (he citizen's directory ducting any garage or yard setae. .arioua types of toys Often, volunteers, because of their If you have the iniereil and time to License Inspectors Office in City Hall In a concerted effort to supply resi- This permit allows reaidenu to and play equipment and auto parts will love of animal:., donate countless volunteer with the upcoming tax sea- en the second floor, 9 am to 5 p.m. dents with up-to-date information. conduct a sale up lo throe consecutive also be collected. Rugs will also be hours of personal time to the shelter ton, call the Gret*«io Recreation Cen- Monday through Fnday. Residents Revitalizing Roselle has days. Rah) dates are also assigned at picked up. but must first be rolled and They an prem.ni when new animals ter at 908-474-8627. printed and mailed to every household the time of purchase. The fee u M and tied in 4-inch lengths. are brought in, and arc on hand lo help in the borough thr latest name, phone only two sale* per year are allowed for Metal items, including washing the pets as they get used to their new County to install new number and other contact information each household. machines, water healers and pipes, Linden Animal shelter surroundings, and until they are adopt- LED signals in Roselle needed to reaolvr problems they may Residents who rant must also have which must be cut into 4-inch lengths, ed by loving families. Union County will undertake has pets for adoption encounter with die borough, council t written letter of consent from their will be picked up on the last Thursday For more information, call Friends major improvements to four intersec- Fnmds of Linden Animal Shelter members and Department of Public landlord to have the sale of each month and should be placed Inc., a nonprofit, volunteer-run animal of Linden Animal Shelter Inc. at 90S- tion! in the Borough of Roselle. Works, lo name a few. Posting of signs on poles or trees is curbside Wednesday night shelter. run a pel adoption program. 474-84 JO. The scheduled improvements will The Citizen's Directory's format is not permitted in Linden. Only one sign The shelter, located an Range Road, If you gat the answering machi'ie, COM more than i800,000 and will s pamphlet-sized document that is is showed to be placed where the sale 11 open for adoption! from 3:30 lo 7:30 leave a message and * volunteer will make traffic flow safer through the For free ad advice call easy to keep in the house. It was is being conducted p.m. Mondays through Fridays and return the call as soon as possible. horough. 908-6*6-7700.
PUBUCNOTlCg PUBLIC NOTKE PUBUC NOTICE PUBUOKOTrte PUBUC NOTICE WJBUC NOTICE By virtue of iho ebove-eteled writ of one- ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND two o'clock in the elteinoon of said dey WEDNISQAY THE 2JTH DAY OF Qulion to me directed I shsll ertpose for SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN * All successful bidders must heve 20% Of FEBRUARY A 0 2004 DIVISION CHAL_. »AR>ATO4 sole by public vendne, SI ih ' 41/100 lhair bid available In cash or certified By virtue of the above-ataled writ of oxe- COUNTY UNION By virtue of lha ebove-ileted writ of elo- COUNTy AuVlNIITWATlON TOTAL JiUDGMENT AMOUNT check el Ihe concluelon of Ihe sales cullon to me directed I snail expose for cution to ma directed I shall ertpoeo lor tat FLOOB to ELIZABETHTqW The properly to be sold n located Jn the sale ejr public ve u*. el tlieTlNiqN ...TON MUTUAL salt b« public vendue, at lha UNION tllZABETH. N J , on WEDNED t Jan 2t Fob S. 12. II. 2004 BOROUGH of RQStLLE In Ihe County el COUNTY AOMINIS . ..ATION •UILPINO KS»W° *&V .OR IN INTiRtlT COUNTY ADMINISTRAtlON BOlLDINO two ocock in ihe anemoen of aeld dey U1S03 SPL {klOO M) UNION, and lli» Bill, of New Jersey 1st FLOOR, 10 E I2ABE" TTHTO*N KA2A JINO, INC Ul FLOOR. 10 ELIZAalTHTOWN PLAIA, All successful bidders must hove 20% it LOT ] ILOCK to* ' ' ELIZABETH N J , on WWE ONE SO AY al 0 M ELIZABETH. NJ. on WEDNESDAY, at ineli tiii'avallable'in cish or'cerlltled SH VPJXMQNIY KNOWN AS (14 ELM two o'clock in Ihe ellernoom n of eeld dey fotrOMVs'lO^E . - "iW" JEW,'* two o'clock in tha aftornoon of said day chock el the conclusion of Ihe seies SHERIFF'S NUM STREET. ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY 0720) All euccessful bidders rr-jii heve 20X it AU succasiful biddars mual ha.a 20» Of the properly to be eold la located In Ihe DIVISIOIVISION CHCA SCERY Dimensionss of the Lot ere (Aperolmet(AperarrimeTee- their old aveilebfe-ln cash or certified lhaif bid avallabla In cash or cartlflad Cll> of llnitn In the County ol Union, tc T l) 100 fl id b 4 check et the conclusion of the eolei KEITH Mlir COUNTOUNTY UNIUNIOONJ " Iy) 100 feel wide by is feel long chocs, ol tho conclusion of lha solas end Stele of New Jersey commonly POOCKECKET NO F112IB24J012450431 Neereal Cross street Siiysied on Ma Properlv If bo sold Is located In Ihe ear- FlHIT NATIONWIDE M&RTOASI COR- known es I1S-J1S E. Bl.nek. Street PLAINTIFPLLAINTFF FLEEITT NATIONALL BANK SOUTHEASTERLY side of ELM f TREET. eueri of Reeelle. County al Union end I0 : t 2STH OAY OF PORORATIONN Linden. NJ OTtJS; raa Lot No I* and 4s (SUCCESSOSU R INI INTERESINFEFillsTfo'sUMMIT TO SUMMITT '« •••I JfW^IISS,MO>THEMTEI\LY .id. Stele el New Jareey " «—RUARY ADD 20 200'4 ve MCSEROE » VILSAINT. el els In Block No 117 Promisee commonly known ee By virtueeo of f the ebove-stelei^- d writ ol exe- Docket No FU57I01 Dlmenaions ol Lot (Approtlrr.ately) DEFENDANT 10SO EDWARD STREET. 11* Cherry Sir..I Rosalie NJ arttl cutlocution lo me directed I shelSI,.l .eipoee for The property lo be sold la locsled In Ihe n/e feel wide BIINO KNOWN X* LOT 11. StOCK isle by public vendue el Ih-e UNION BORDUOH OF R086LLE County ol by n;s feet long o D ri 11*1, on Ihe ofllclel Tex Mep el the B.r COUNTY ADMINISTRAtlON BUILDING, Union end Stele of NJ Nearaet Cross Streel Maple Avenu wR'T.OfM i 034 *
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mump Filch S&E When Bond ratings reaffirmed Atlantic Aa3 A+ Beraen Aaa . - - 5 5t percent levels, according to SAP Burlington - - AA the rug is ' Waff Winer ton u indications of the I With a stable rating, investors are Camden Al A+ .'» bond ratings have hood of getting their money bt usually more inclined to purchase Cape May Aa3 - AA pulled remained the same as last year, when accordance with the terms on which county bonds; the higher s bond rat- Cumberland A2 • - three financial institutions rated the they invested. ing agency rate* a bond, the better PtainfieM Council President county as very strong. "We have a good financial struc- that bond it for the investor. Eaaex Baa2 BBB Adrian Mapp ii gearing up for (he hitch Investors Service, Moody's ture," Urwon County Deputy Treasur- "We have a low level of debt out- Gloucester Aal . AA- seventh time 10 help develop i Investors Service and Standard A er Joseph Bowe said. standing," said Bowe. Hudson Ba«2 A A+ municipal budget By the num- Poor's are three independent bond When issuing its ratings, SAP The county has SI7S million in Hunter/don . »n, this year promim to be put- Aal rating agencies that evaluate the cred- evaluates four fsctorv economic base, outstanding bonds. y lough Mercer Aa2 AA- it risk for potential buyerrof bonds. financial performance, management "it's for a rot of different infra- With a halting manner, Mapp Middlesex AA1 AA+ AAA The county is rated by the agen and debt burden. structure projects," said Bowe. reeli off the problems of Male Mon mouth AM cies on an annual basis. "When you look at the wealth indi- The projects include improve- AAA AAA mandate* in the budget like sky- cators and the uu bast, they're all Morrit Aaa . AAA rocketing pension and energy Fitch gave the county its highest ments lo roads, as well as open spare very strong," said SAP analyst Bal- Ocean Aai costs and cuts by the feds in rating: AAA. Moody's and SAP each projects, the expansion at the county 'i AA taxar Juarez. "The employers that are money used for police ularies. gave the county their second-highest Vocations!- Technical School in Pattaic A3 here are also very strong and stable." "When the federal aid is cut, it is rating, Aal and AA+, respectively. 11 Plains and the construction of Salem m ike pulling the rug out from Fitch's rating came am reflection According to SAP, Union Coutv a hew county police heedqua/lert in Sonurart Aaa AAA ly't economic base is centered in the West'ield, which accounts for SIS beneath us," he said. of the county's broad and diverK Suatex Al . economy, strong lax base growth over pharmaceutical industry and other million of the bonds. A+ recent years, low to moderate debt industrial concerns, as well aa a sig- The serial bonds will start to be Union Aal AAA AA+ Left levels and manageable capital needs. nificant health care sector and an paid off in 200S with a final payment Warren - - - "Population and property value expanding retail presence. Also aiding in 2023. Three bond agendas — Moody's, Fitch and Standard 4 Out growth ovrr rhe latter part of the in the county's high rating is its prox- „ In the past, bond rating agencies imity lo New York City and Newark Poor's — rate bonds for public entities. The three By Frank Cap** 1990s has helped boost the tax baas as had concerns about the county'• Issued their latest ratings for Union County this week. Mapp is part of a group of commercial and residential expansion metropolitan areas, which provide dwindling surplus. However, the etKMd officials In the county who continue*. While financial perform- employment opportunities for local county has made strides in rectifying increased our revenues," said Bowe Moody's highest rating is Aaa, sought election racking economic ance remains adequate, the county has residents. those concerns. of the bond rating agencies. "It's been with C its lowest development, and understanding built fund balance for the first time in Union County's unemployment Al the end of 200) approximately s positive story this year." SAP's highest rating is AAA. the need to moderate taxes. They five years, increasing overall financial rates have fallen from a peak of 8.9 $10.1 million was rrtlized in surplus. Looking at the unaudited 2003 Their lowest is D. Bilk about balancing ability to pay flexibility to more standard levels percent in 1992, but remain slightly At the end of 2004, the surplus is numbers, Juarez said the county's sur- "We're striving for the highest rat- and the need for services. Most reflective of the highest credit catego- above average at 5.98 percent at of anticipated to be approximately SI 5.3 plus is set lo improve. ing," said Bowe. "We're cloae. We officials expect a group of taxpay- ry," according to Fitch, whose lowest August 2002. This compares ID the million "They'll be able lo add to their hope lo get there. We certainly feel ers who are very angry, if not sure rating for long-term credit is a D. state's 5.28 percent and the nation's "They were pleased that we reserves once again," he said. that we should be AAA." as to whom that anger should be directed The future is pretty dim. The Majority of union contracts expire this year stste faces a S4-billion budget asp which means little help can be By Jeehrn Zaiti ees, essentially, Ihe tame way." he's hoping there aren't any problems with nego- "Everybody else is coming up for negotia- expected from Trenton. One Staff Writer Virtually all contracts the county has settled tiations. tions and we're going lo be two contracts behind analysis says that even though Contracts for 12 labor unions that include just with its labor unions in recent years have includ- "I'm hoping that there aren't any problems everybody else," said PBA Local 199 President there has been no increase in about every department in Union County will ed some type of monthly co-payment for doc- but I can't say for certain," he said. Jim Roche. sales, income or gas tax. that old expire al the end of this year. tor's office visits, prescription drugs and medical The main issues Council 8 it concerned with On Oct. 15, the state's Public Employee Rela- standby of borrowing raised the "It's always this way. Most of Ihe contracts benefits. Most unions agreed to four-year con- sre medical benefits, retirement plans and salary tions Commission, which oversees the arbitra- debt over S8 biilion in the past two expire at the same lime," Union County Director tracts with monthly co-payments of SI0 to $40 increases. "I think we should get just what Ihe tion, ruled in Ihe county's favor, mandating that yean. Meanwhile, aid to munici- of Labor Management Relations Joseph for health benefits, depending on the union and county manager and department heads got — 4, PBA Local 199 agree to what just about every [vOiries and schools was frozen. Salem me said. the employee's annual salary. 5 or 6 percent pay raises," said Lozinski. "That's other union has agreed to in terms of the. amount Special interest groups ire The county has a total of 20 labor unions. "Now we're looking al where we want to go what I'm hearing from the members: 'Why can't employees contribute toward health care cover- gearing up for battle. Most frus- Unions whose contracts sre set to expire on beginning in 2005," said Salemme. we get a 6 percent,miw anymore?'" age- trating, taken individually it's hard Dee. 31 Include the county's largest union, Salemme said he could not discuss what the In December, Ihe Union County Board of Employees within the county's unions typi- to aay no to their request Car- Council I, which represents approximately 850 health care co-payments and employee contribu- Chosen Freeholders approved retroactive pay cally pay any where between $120 and $480 b olyn Beachamp of ihe New Jersey employees throughout several departments; tions will be for the new round of contracts. raises for die county manager, department heads, year towards their health care. PERC ruled that Menu! Health Association said, Police Benevolent Association Local 103, Sher- "Where we're going in the future depends on constitutional officers, and themselves. members of PBA Local 199 should $300 per "We desperately need increases. I iff's Superior Officers; PBA Local 250. Prose- what their demands are and what our demands A 3.75-percfnt increase for the freeholder year. PBA Local 199 has since re-appealed that believe we have a responsibility cutor's Detectives and Investigators; Superior might be," Hid Salemme. board made them the fifth highest-paid county decision. for people who are vulnerable. If Officers Association of Prosecutor's Detectives The county will try to settle the contract of governing body in the state, trailing only Hud- "They want us to pay medical and I don't that means you have to raise taxes, and investigators Superiors; Park Maintenance Council 8 first son, Essex, Monmoulh and Ocean. believe under the circumstances we should be that's what you do." Last year Craftsmen and Mechanical Association UE "We haven't set a dale to start but we are both The county manger received the highest pay paying for it," said Roche, explaining that mem- Oov. James McGreevey look a hit Local 494, which represents parts employees; preparing for negotiations," said Salemme. increase at 6 percent, with other department bers within hit union can be subjected to illness- from the arts community when he Union County Park Foremen's Association, The county usually does not begin negotia- directors receiving pay hikes anywhere between es and diseases that county employees who work proposed massive cuts. which represents Ihe supervisors of the parks tions with the other unions until Council 8's con- 2 percent and 5.5 percent in an office atmosphere never have to face. On the local level, long-term employees; Union County Social Services Team- tract it settled. All raises were retroactive to Jan 2,2003. A decision could be reached by PERC some- contracts, and limited non-man- sters 102, Secondary Supervisors; PBA Local Salemme satd it's his goal to have the Coun- Lozinski said Council 8 is looking to get a 4- time in March or April. dated areas, tie the hand* of 203, Division of Weights and Measures; HPAI cil 8 contract settled before it expires. However, dr 5-percent pay hike in their new contract. Unions whose contracts erp're at the end of would-be budget cutters. When AFL-C1O, Runnells Hospiul nurses; PBA Local he said, it ii probably not possible to have each PBA Local 199, which represents county cor- 2005 include: Assistant Prosecutors Association; the state borrows on the tobacco ?3, County Police, and the Superior Officers of the expiring contracts settled before the end of rections officers, has been without a contract Local 68-68A-68B, Operating Engineers; Union settlement or postpones funding Association, County Police Supervisors. the year. since Dec. 31, 2000. The contract has been in County Supervisor* Association, and Public for the Transportation Trust Fund "We try to establish a pattern," said Salemme. "It's never happened," he said. arbitration since November of 2001 and would Safety and Professional Staff Union County Jail it is leas painful and averts voter's 'The idea here is lo try to mat all of our employ- Council 8 President Edward Lozinski said have been set to expire on Dec. 31,2004. Teamsters 102. wraith. Locally, if you cut back on cops or fireman, you ftce a pretty Record number of Fun with magnets at Trailside tough lobby group arguing about the danger to public safety. Cut recreation and the kida in baseball recoveries last month hats snow up. Complaints about In Ihe first month of its 13th year in vehicles up from the year before and the costs of the open public meet- operation, the officers from the Essex- last year the total jumped lo 670 cars ings iaw requirements or the coats Union Auto Theft Task Force broke worth $7,488,49*. of firing or disciplining, a worker the all-lime record for stolen car Irvington Detective Michael Melil- bring the crie* of right to know or recoveries in January. lo, executive officer of ATTF, said - constitutional protections. "It's just unbelievable what these members know that the Cadillac The point is that the villains an police officers and detectives have Escalade SUV and the Lincoln LS not the officials or the persons been able to do sod in the process they sedon are the two newest hot ticket* providing the services. Ratber, the have eliminated our undesirable repu- for car thieves. "Yean ago. it was villain is found by looking in the tation for being in the middle of Ihe Camera't. Jeep products and Toyota mirror. One local mayor likes to stolen car capital of the country," said Camry'j thai want the top of ine list say how nice it is when everyone Prosecutor Theodore Romankow. for ihe criminals but times have gets along. We actually encourage The task force, which bat rounded changed and we're ready lor them." officials to avoid the pain with up tome 3,300 car thieves and recap- Included in the recoveries from last borrowing and gimmicks. We tol- hired more ten SJI million worth of month were two tractor-trailers stolen erate their endless drivel at budget stolen trucks and cart, started opera- from a business in Mountainside that time about what a uniquely great tions in December 1991. were worth more than $ 120,000 alone. job they did in moderating taxes. The bottom line, according to The task force, which has rounded up If we cheered instead the guy Essex County Acting Prosecutor Paula it thieves and recaptured who told us the reality that unlike Daw, it steam commitment and effort more than $51 million worth of stolen the beer commercial we can't by police officer,, detectives, sheriffs trucks and cars, started operations in have it all. and that we need to officers and investigators thai has December 1991 spread Ihe pain and make a whole bean the hallmark task force. Since the inception of the task lot of cuts, we would be better off Last month, ihe ATTF broke the force on Dec If, 1991. 3.640 stolen One ex-official »jx>ke to me about single month record by more than vehicles have been recovered, he said. hit disgust in just shipping the triple of any 30-day period tinea it The group, out moat mghu until long debt oa to our grandchildren. began operations on Dae. 19, 1991. after sunrise, avenges some 50 recov- At my Saturday breakfast, a With a promise to the prosecutors ered can worth about $400,000 each real estate-'
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A conatetawt high level earner, ArlyiM I* off I* another faet abut In 2004 with over $4,000,000.00 tot production for let month of January. A member ol the WAR Diettngutihed Salet do*, Arlyna hat once again earned the NJAR Clrda of Exctlanca Bromt Laval for 2001. A member af the CaHwH If ran. CaHidral la—g*. afcaa tj I aW*. it Praaidaaft Club. Artyne wfll be tttetw? . •h. fcatha. OR, i' perahet, faja ne, mttntnt aw. fata ^AaVjteBaekJI Bake^aVjaat laaa^waf^kdeM^a^feaftl Bt ea>idB^aJhaa f^awlBiaana atiiliiM I ma wWBwTjn DWItP IflieWmVOVMI DUWnVU LrUIIIViVnOS UN1I OfbnWattJM.MW afUandalayBayHoWlnLatyagatatthetndoflhii (LIZA3CTH fWt. 3 FTt, In eaml CAC, M» roof a water heotar. Mhneaa. KHehm, Xritg Reoti. •Baaa » ptteioy fence, teei It 'tt W ciaWia. Clota Fet»t> Ream, OUae. LMee Roote w#»i>lni Hit eiej. fli eae. UNW3M yea leek. M eaty l-atf-M7-ef It OMmmM — *nwt*r>iiiii«>H»wllii»*»* niKTriMwrt WESTRELDOFi IMaa 600 North Avenue Wat • WtitfkU, N] 07090 * (906) 23)4065 W>7 Cheetnut Street aU your mortgage need. Call ERA Mortgage at 888-421-3813 * 1 . COUNTY CLASSIFIED THUMDAY. FEBR'IARY 1». 2004 — PAGF. 011 REAL ESTATE U*m Your Cmrd... llolllt ERA raises $20,000 for MDA in '03 »MaeterCarat I'lm r << ' liissilh'il \i MM worn HA broken of New jersey ed by muscular dydrophy 1-800-564-8911 mwMnced that it hat raited mure dm When ERA Qu*e< together raited more than S2 400. An 120,000 for the Muscular Dynrophy joined ERA 21 yean igo, it alto town literally mvolvet Quick And Commthnd South jm tool CIIHIMI «it* tatomt Attouaimn (MDA) Ait year, a J6- joined ERA'i nationwide effpn m help .[• an l.R A office and doting perceni increase over last year. MDA. "Every year we hold a special liutinett for the day until the According to Suzanne KnHue, event for MDA Thia year, we held an < ind-raiking goal i> met manager, ERA (iallo * DeCroce, and MDA dance for clow lo )G0 people The financial tupport i MDA chairwoman for the ERA which raned $3300," Mated Lydia members enable* familtea affected by ken of New Jersey, "ThrouKhout the Flagg, broker/owner of ERA Quean neuromuscular diteaM lo have acceti year, ERA mi estate offket across eaky centers, "'pport New Jersey hold > variety of events to freehold Raceway wai the venue groapt, wheekhait purchtae assts- raiie fund* for MDA. The Ant major > 2 FAMILY HOME! 2 FAMILY! ELIZABETH - Each unit features 2 ELIZABETH - 2 family home THANKS TO YOU! bedrooms, full bath, eat-in kitchen, located in the Bayway area. O>ldwell Banker Residential Brokerage proudly congratulate! our 2003 Silver & Bronie NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Spacious rooms, natural wood work, Associates. Supported by Coldwdl Bunker Residemui Brokcnge'i exclusive Krvkt*, such as (he ecftct mm Full Service Marketing living room and located on a corner System114, they etch accomplished extraordinary rtsulu lor buyers and setters. We look forward to misting you in 2004! lot. $289,700. trim and wood floors, kitchen with pantry. $350,000 BEAUTIFUL CAPE NEW LISTING! UNION - Want Quiet Street? Parks? UNION TOWNSHIP - Beautiful Train? 1st Floor Living? More? home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 Large 3 BR single family w/LR, baths, family room, wood floors, EIK, Formal DR, Deck & Much central air, new roof & vinyl siding, More!!! Easy commute & Walk To a deck and patio and much more! Train. $279,000. $334,900. 1307 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union Union Offict •908-687-4800 fcosie U »**• in S«ta fc 15 U» www.ColdweIlBsuikerMovti.com weichert.com * bbcm DWdfwM S*» Out (tiaim farI * ym) IB Si T!T"!i-Jt" PAGE 112 — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY tt, MM UNION COUNTY t REAL ESTATE REALTORS ARE YOU READY FOR \ FINAL STEP IN YOUR CAREER? EARN 75% COMMISSIONS 'Our Success Stortts' WITH NO MOM III I I by Jill Ouxman Congratulations: (TRUE AND IN WKJI |N(.» CHOOSING A BKOKfiR Meat RoUnd Ouprmt. In ill walk «i the alert for super discounts that Average income in 2002 for Re/Max Rhonda Bcrtocd t Sheila OOMuewrt an ficad with making promise very little commisuona. United Agents above $200,000 00 Stasaiwrgar decisions which nr n safetl, Will it con you more later in the Former Homeowners of winch college offen the belt long run? Are those commissions Join Re/Max United and work out of a completely 927 Frmnklin Tamb*. professionally remodeled office with private parking. curriculum, which doctor can really what they seem? RomaH*. NJ alleviate our pun. Real estate it no exception. When it if time to Mil i M Gutmam Acs uchitvd ihr Thanking Jal Guzman Realty. Inc home, we seek assistance. Chootmg ultimate tlttinclio* of being -OavJM: Wa would Nw to thank you (or all your help in the recant eale a Realtor if one of the mo«i among '*' TOPIS of men than of our home In RoauMe. You and your slal» wan always vary Hendly important deutiont at it will decide (approx.) 7,949 Active Rfl EttmU and profeeatonal. Wad Hke to say a apecial thank you to our agent, rUU ky units of tttdngt CALL CARLOS COUTO the financial and emotional luM Da Roea . Isabel waa a pleasure to wo* with .nd always |utt a securities of our families Just u we ltH! phone call away We had a wonderful experience with the M Guzman ptofmmim) 201-341-8992 confide in. our doctor for many, Agency and win be recommending your agency to our family and Wanda RtMn United' 2116 Morrh A many yean, we must trutt our Broker. P.S. The professionals at Jill Thanks. Roland Ouprat, Rhonda Bartooc*. Sheila Stmeeburger In choosing a Realtor, we mutt Guzman Realty are achieving JW Ouzman Realty, Inc R™ teek the qualities of brnesty. honors and distinctions year after integrity, and ethict. Talking lo year. They offer personal service, friend* and neighbors and getting true knowledge of market value, -m HUNBJM TOMME, *AS USTED tT ISABB. DC ROM Of NU. recommendations from people you and a marketing program to CUZMAH REALTY MK. * SOU) THRU SARDEN STATE M5' -OUR SUCQSS STORES-ARE NEVER ENOHK trust is a key factor. A proven track enhance your home together with "UST TOUR HOME WITH HU 6UZKAH REALTY. HK. AND KCOME A ONE rscord of a company is vital. A honesty and integrity. Their best OF *0W SUCCESS STORKS" Timony Agency Broker's knowledge of the reference is, and always will be, -OUR REST REFaENCE IS TOUR NEKHROR- 1259 Springfield Avenue community, school system, and of your neighbor. —.)lH|aisiaaraarrycaa» New Providence course, market values is essential. NO* PROUDLY rXLURATWC OUR MTH AWMVERSARTIII CAVEAT EMPTOR - let jhe buyer beware. Watch out for letters UI2MAN REALTY, INC. Is There A Move In I 1111 GU/MAN RIA1IY, INC Cecilia Kreder and correspondence that state there is a buyer waiting for your borne 7C ELNOM AVE., ELIZABETH Salts Associate Your Future? Let's be reajistic. Has the buyer 908-353-6611 /bllMORA AVINUI, ELIZABETH, Nl W IERSEY 07 been inside your home? Has the 1 can help. I have lived In your area for over 3D buyer seen your home?'.'? Be on the FAX: MS-353-SMO 908-353-6611 yean and have relocated to the Summit/New www JilK'i Providence/Berkeley Heights area. I can help market your property, show you houses and help you find your dream home. Personal and professional service is just a phone call away, contact me at 908-464-2800 ext. 14. SellhurHome 1-800-564-8911 TofkwYour UNION — Weekly Mortgage News — 30yr lixjKd 15yr fixed ARMslpoml Additional, ,_ McLca*. VA - la FrtiMIe MK'I rViaiar) Mongaft Mirtrl 4 pnoM no.rata+pls/ap nle+prf/apr rati+pWipf programt/lntonnatlO'i Sunty, Ik* M-ycar Ihcd-rate stortiait (FRM) «\tri«rd CksifiedM 5*4 pcrcml. »Mk a* avcraar t.1 |>ot«l. for tkc wrck ewllaf mm Hi hum nvasjiatvii or ai us4usi a aaa / is)i at Ftkntary 12, MM, *»• tnm 5.71 pmrai but »r»k. UM CLASSIFIED in.,»w MS.It1(M| HMOUMUMMIW ' >r»r al Ail Mm, tkc JO-ytar FRM ittnpi 5.1* percml Search your local classifieds Ttu avtriat ht tkt 15-yrar FRM ikh week hi 4.N prttcm, 30-yejar mortgage) UmWarlMiMI • WaNona* Throa |i> Awagjt 7% 5% PAID mi cat.: fmt 00 woi aoae tan S HI 00 lor both Coumw 4 t.S.4 HXM\ Mooda? for paotacanoa 15-year mortgage Maplewtad 170 Scat SiuyvtuiM Avc. [imam NAME Phona. 8% ADDRESS 7% 6% crrv .ZIP. 5% ESSEX UNION- C0M3O. Landers), to be listed in this paid, advertised Write your ad in spaces below and mail to: column, call 1-800-CNS-8525 WORRALL NEWSPAPERS 5/1 ARM P.O. Boa 158, Mapkwood, NJ 07040 DAY DATS EVENT- 6% PLACE 5% 4% TIME- L. PRICE • Tf-Iin»n "Uli •)••• ORGANIZATION • fa* awe. Homttor, al MOM H4-W11 NTY CLAS8HED THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1*. 2004 — PAGE B1S REAL ESTATE Demyen of Westfield ERA •rth Canrimt at Chapel Miik d v.ilh sales agent goes the extra mile' tales auociaie end monber of the I Exceeding Expectations Joyce Taylor Carol Tener NJARCirtke/Exttllenct NJARCirtUcfExeelUnce at Burgdorff ERA Sato Award W Gold award-winningproftMwnaU have NJAR dutinguutbed tbenwelve* OJ the but in fencexJa/t the indtutry by living our vhion each day -SILVER- white achieving high production ieveU. Call Now!!! 1-800-564-8911 Our dedicated Jdk.< oMociatu apply www.locaUourcc.com Burgdorff DepartBrt 1-800-564-8911 Patricia Connolly Susan Dinan Cathy Splinter NJARCintttfExcttUncf NJARCirtUofExtelUnte NJARCirtUofFjcctlltnct m Sitter &,UJ Award VJ Silver StUiAmud'OJSitttr NJAR Staler lAioard 2008 -BRONZE- UNION CLASSIFIEDS ktt JaU*M»»l» CALL 1-800-564-8911 To Place Your IT CkssijiedAd Search your local classifieds Wi D OFFICE on ihe Internet 600 enueW -908-233-0065 www.localsource.com Fmr mil paw mu*fp *M*t aMKMA MtHfOft ml l-Uf-di PAGE 14- TMURSOAY, FEBRUARY 1«, 2004 UNION COUNTY CLASSWBO AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOB $AU AUTOMOTIVE CMRY9UR IMS. 2000 7MM > NCMAN. SSNTKA XE. 1M4. 4 <*. Suzuki SV650: a t reat first bike Ma*. goM. loaam an 1 yaar oM Mag •adan 5 spaad oMnaJ eanat. tiiralau •ahtate Sporty Vary cttan AaUng M6M lumng oondNon. mooO matt AaHna «0t57»7>6g thing on toe market The Rl com- AUTO FOB SALE •yJ< mands the Ubnoti respect from this have." admitted J« e*u* OODCC DURANOO. MX IWt My NsMAN 2008X 5- Spat*. UK mjas. oky The only ripe we had fat «*> test BMW UO 2001 KLVER Qnal Condann. toadad. anueiant oonaejon 86.000 M aajs. oawn lit -out Wi 00 or' (. ap try Newt Scrvkt writer, with nearly 30 years of riding 43.000 mass, manual oak) < aaWng »12 400 C1WW4-TT21 What's the beat bika to ride, if experience. I wondered bow the new nde of the S V650S was *al AM ndtosf urn. WK JOunO alarm ct i«vnlio« tended to put slot of pressure PONTIAC GRAND An « 1»»7 MK you're just starting out? Rl riders got along with their new FORO. EXPUMER. XLT. 1MI v . automat*, toaoaa. awaMant aartttton. on our rapidly tiling wnstt But thai 4-0oor oraanAaa nttntv. oaragad Me*, New riders probably can't go loo IROmphloys BMW. Uti, 1tM Oatn Met w*h Mack W.800 »7}-m-OM0 may have been a conditiomni issue ISO** M.OOO ivartnBS »?3-763-»121 runa. took* gtaat Powai aMow li.JOO far wrong with the Sufuki S "The mortality rate ii pretty ttag- this writer needs to address in the That's the consensus sf a variety gariag," the dealer said; unable to CAR DONATIONS-Choow yum chanty trvn\ AitTOSWAHTiD gym. United Way. MS. Ep*»j»» Gin Scoud Boy HONOA ACCORD EX 1M0 Gray. of eipert nders, motorcycle editors give exact figures. "For both bike and I Wanna windows, automatic sunrool DONATE VEHICLES, boats 4 raaiaaMa to The SV6M) originally came out in Scouts Housing tor Homalatt. Chldran hetp taanaoart in onut IRS aocfadMad- and unified owners. rider. A lot of the bikes come back «*i Cancar. and man • FM PK*.UP 1- Looks la rax. 1S6K mjsegs. 12 900 1999 and hat just **« through its alar »7J-7»1-0ee» Prompt pickup Dvar IniMuH, 1-tOO-W Finding *e appropriate bike for here in a basket." TORAH SO0-3H4724 new riders it a hot topic now. Hence, our quest to find a bike first major redesign for '04. The orig- inal model received rave reviews and A father recently look the editors a street bike, at least — that we could told extremely well. Reviewers found World magazine to task for recommend. One that when ndden it "near-perfect." Sentimental journey in a Mark II touting powerful bikes thai are with a reasonable degree of caution and responsibility would be well-suit- bike thoppers will find tawki hat By Laura 8) rd which we still have," Medina says impetus for a lot of woekend showing beyond the nding tkillt of uperu — ed to someone just learning to ride. found a way to improve upon ihat ( aplry Newn S«rvkt* "But it's unrestored. because you can ofl around town. much leas new riders. Our choice: The 2004 Wuki degree of perfection in almost every II wu Apnl 25. l«64, when ROM only do so much. "We didn't ever drive it much »fter The father's main complaint wat 150, a Mreel bike th.* comet in area. Medina signed her name on • cocktail our wedding," Medina says. "Diana that his tun bad decided to learn how "We restored and dove the Lin- "naked" form, without a fkinng, or in The much-admired 90-degree, napkin at the Hotel del Chirro in San and I took it to Las Vegas once in to ride and had gone out and pur- coln, which has great sentimental SV650S trim with a half fainng. for ibur-itnke V-Twin engine now ha* MtJB, 1965, but that was its biggest trip chased one of the most powerful value to us." bikes recommended by the maga- MOO more. lighter internal components, an oil The napkin wu a contract l on it and served a* Jim ami Diana'* fuel injection. wear and tear" San Juan Capistrano, Calif, when he it will help you learn the skills you weighing in al a remarkable 5,250 wedding-day car shortly after hit That means the Lincoln wit in applied too much front brake and need to graduate to a bigger, more The six-speed tranamiteion it a pound* Rote was Buying a gently mother purchased it, it's easy to under- went over the handlebars. powerful bike," said Oarrett Kti of feature expected on a bigger, more uied 1956 Lincoln Mark II. stand why the Mark II sal safely in pristine shape for its aecond wedding The father's contention wu that, American Suzuki costly bike. The ultra-rigid aluminum "My mother wa* the car nut," says mirage for the next 30 years. in 35 years when Medina's son got in recommending race-ready motor- "In some cases, you may not even box frame already wat a papular her ton, Jim Medina, a longtime resi- At least, if you're from a genera- married last year in La Mesa, and like cycles, the magazine wat ignoring the want to graduate :o anything else. The choice for racing chatsit builders; it dent of La Mesa, Calif, with his wife. tion of car collectors, it's easy to dad. drove the Mark II on hit wedding fact that only a select few of its read- 650 is capable of meeting a wide hat been stiffened even mom for '04. Diana. graap. day. ers were capable of riding them safe- range of needs." The retuned stock suspension, "My dad was a fisherman in San "My dad wasn't much on old cars," "It wu a posturing car for Conti- ly- You'd expect Kai to sty that, con- which it adjustable only for preload, Diego, and he was gone a loL My Medina says. "He liked new cars, and nental," Medina lays, "So I guest it is The father's agony wu under- sidering for whom he work* But we it very competent in a wide range of mom's hobby was collecting can. She bought something new almost every for us, too!" standable, though his criticism of the couldn't find a tingle bike editor or riding condition!. New gauges and probably owned more than 30 col- year. Fishermen made a lot of money Built for just two yean in 1956 and magazine wu not People have to use tetter who disagreed with Kai's lectible vehicles in her lifetime." in those days, and my folks had a lot better headlights complete the pack- 1957. the Lincoln Mark II had a pro- common tense in life and be account- attessment. Rose Medina's collection at one of cars around all the time " age. duction run of 2,500 units in 1956, and able for their actions. But the father's "Frankly, this it a very difficult time included seven Mustangs, a 1951 A bright, almost-blinding snow a mere 300 in 1957. comments did get the motorcycle bike to criticize," said the editors of Enhancing its desirability is the Crosley station wagon and an unre- white with a vivid green interior, the It sold for $10,732 new, and rumors press thinking. Motorcycle Daily. "It does so much fact it looks like a bigger, more stored 1930 Moon, which Medina has Mark II has the presence of both a among current collectors are that Ford On a recent trip to my Yamaha more than you would expect it to do expensive bike; it it, in fact, a dead tucked away in storage. larger luxury car and a smaller, vin- Motor lost money on every one, which dealer, I uked a talesman if he could for the MSRP of 55,899 that it it a bit ringer for the Suzuki SVIO00, which Although many of the cars, includ- tage sport car led to tlie quick demise of the model. tell me how many customers who of a shock." ' hat a larger ditplacemenl engine, ing the Mustangs, were sold, a Aw of fully adjustable tuipention, bigger Even with such a heavy curb bought the scary-fast Rl were first- So, whol makes the SV65O such a the favorites have stayed in the family weight, the Lincoln was a sporty go- urea and brakes. The $7,999 SV1000 Your abilities car. earn extra in- time riders. standout? for three decades. fast car, thanks to a hearty 300 horse- might make a great graduation pres- come. Advertise them with a classi- "About half," he replied. Rideability, in a word. "I think my mom's favorite might power, 368-inch V-8 under the hood. ent for the SV63O rider, tfter he mas- Shocking. No way. trie Rl It goes, stops and corners without have been the 1956 Thunderbird. For tome owners, that would be an fied ad by calling 1-800-564-8911. ters his bike. arguably is u fut and precise u any- fault. ADVERTISE Use Your Place Card... f ialpe niuii he in oat nf out i iHoJUifleM DOJVT TAKE USS FOR YPCJR USED VEHfd£. YOU KHQYf 7'HB VALUE THAT THE VEHICLE 18 WORTH Let Us Help You WithOtr Write your ad In space* below and mail to: WORRALL NEWSPAPERS P.O. 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Sometimes I forget iboul (he jumping in without s test drive, but I The steering it firm at speed but power of looks when I'm testing the had words of encouragement for could be lighter at low tpeeda, such aa tar of the week. those uwnen in waiting. when parking in tight quarters. The Stepping out in ihe ultra violet It't not often a car design appeals turning circle is t tidy 3X feet, sur- 2004 Chevrolet SSR ti like going to to just about everybody. The PT prising for those ! 9-inch front tires the part with • Labrador retriever Cniitei, Miata and Mini Cooper are and 20-inch rears. puppy. H't nearly trretittible. good examples. The interior is custom and simple. Pull up •! a four-way Mop and the The red mist of car lust for SSR Body-color trim around the instru- SSR get! waved through. Merging twirls most intensely around males — ment panel blends nicely with the biW with freeway traffic, the lanes part to old men, young men, guys in old let aluminum look of trim pieces. The allow a better glimpte of it pickups, guyi on motorcycles, boys designers wisely resisted experiment- And you meet the nicest people in on bicycles, boys on skateboards, ing with trendy plastics or finishes the neighborhood when the SSR it boys on foot. that would look dated in a couple of parked at the curb. The design it friendly and inviting, yean. The SSR recalls Chevy's fat-fend- and it was easily approached by Power adjustable seats, air condi- ered and round-noted pickups of the women — with guys looking at the tioning, remote locking, air bags and early "50t. Not too many yean ago SSR. Most women who were attract- a powerful audio system are part . f decent driven of that vintage were ed to the vehicle actually were drawn the package. telling for $2,000. Today, restored to the color. A couple of observations might indicate some fine tuning is still need- truck* can coat up to $20,000. Some men had a difficult time ed. The SSR — or Super Sport Road- thinking of the SSR as a pickup. It't ster — ii a factory hot tod with power not a choice between SSR and, say. The automatic top it a GM show- retracting hardtop, carpeted bed with the pew J-150...... , „ case, but Ihe rubber window seals on Pay Only ONE DOLLAR DOWN hard, electrically released, tonneau Built from the.bajiic ekmetm of out of shape by the glass and at high- and a 300 hp. 5.3 liter V-8 and four- the TrailBlazer SUV chassis, the SSR way speeds allowed a howling wind speed automatic transmission. looks like a pickup but has the func- noise. Rumor has it that the launch Color choices for '03 models will tion of a-hot rod. And at the fint real- has been delayed slightly while this be Smokin' Asphalt, Redline Red and ly cool production car from GM in a Arid Take Over Payments From problem and some others an fixed. Slingshot Yellow. Dealer, should be long time, this one is a remarkably receiving vehicles now, but in very capable effort Despite the TrailBlazer platform', there's cowl shake and clunks, but limited supplies. Unlike the Chrysler Prowler — nothing that detracts from the driving- The price starts at $42,000 and can with its cramped interior, doors that However, I might be a lot more crii cost up to $48,000 with all the nitres. didn't open very wide, a tiny trunk cal of this if il were in an uglj And I've heard ttoriet from interested and a V-6 engine — Chevy made retro impractical car. buyers that some dealen are adding practical: steel body panels, wide up to $20,000 to the tticker. teats, 40 inches of head room, unob- The glove box latch in the lei My test truck for the week was No. structed sightlinet and nothing that buck wouldn't bold the door close*} 23 of the 25 Signature Series SSRs scrapes the road in low-clearance sit- and the cup holders are flimsy. that were UM^ ia special promotions uations. And the prop rod for the hood just and will be auctioned. The vehicle is not overly sophisti- teems cheap on a $42,000 vehicle. These trucks — all painted purple cated or refined, but it's all good- Apparently, the budget went into the — come with extras such as special quality parti and pieces, with empha- purple engine cover with billet alu- and all you do Is psy one dolbr (to make it legal) and then Uke over the paymcats dtrectty from the bank. SSR badges and embroidery and sis on durability and ease of use. minum strips A cool touch, but the Tbese are braixl new Satura vehides and over 100 used cars, tracks, vans aad SU\s brought bm: courtesy tome desirable options. Several of the The power retractable hardtop it a SSR deserves the respect of hood SSRs were shown in various regions one-button effort. No roof headers to struts or at least a spring loaded hinge of the bank and Satsrn of Union and Satora of Greeo Brook havei>eeB contracted to sell them immediately! of the country. And a few were hand- unlatch, jutt push the button and to beer the weight of the hood. ed over to artists to capture the SSR motors do the rest in about 15 sec- Despite these constructive criti- against a backdrop of America. onds. Air flow with the top down at cisms, the SSR is a lovable lap dog. NE DOLLAR IS ALL YOU PAY DOWN TO TAKE The "signatures" are of GM execs highway speeds might be the And even after the retro novelty on the "waterfall" badge in the grille. smoothest of any convertible. You cools, the owner mil hat a comfort- The early numbers have the higher- could buy a wind break, but I don't able cruiser, plenty of performance to OVER THE PAYMENTS FROM THE ranking chiefs, such as OM chairman think it's needed. play with and a great convertible with Rick Wagoner, vice chairman Bob With the top stowed, the SSR't plenty of trunk space. So how about a Lutz and president Gary Cowger, but lines are clean and neat. And at 4 feet panel truck or a humpback sedan? by ihe lime it got to No. 23, a car des- long and 18 inches deep, the carpeted And if it weren't to heavy, a V-6 ver- ignated for media use. the autographs bed it more a secure trunk. The Sig- sion for about $25,000 would be on The bank owns t&e$c cars, trecks, vans and SUVs • S^uro of Unioa aod Satura of Green Brook are the sites were down to a business planner and nature Seriet comes with the optional, my with list body shop manager $895 cargo •racks and wood strip So what's not to like here? they have selected to seB then. AodreMiber, THESE ARE NOT BANK REPOS- these are brand new and No. I will stay in the General floor trim kit with Velcroed slats for Maybe paying $62,000, but at I Motors collection and No. 2 was auc- easy removal if you must carry some- tell those who complain of having to used vehidesshipped here frooaroiuidtiitawiitry madie possible by the bank to dispose of imiW^ialdy. tioned, on eBay for $137,850 as a thing that might scratch the wood. pay a premium ~- just wait a while, Bring ONE DOLLAR foftkbaiAa^ print Satanirfl'iiioa and Saturn of Grtti Brook yow trade. fund-raiser for the Heinz C. Prechter At 4,760 pounds at the curb, ihe they'll make more. Chevy nays it can Award for Automotive Excellence, a 300 horsepower a'-ininum 5.3 liter V- build up to 15,000 a year at Ihe Lans- scholarship for college students. Sale 8 maneges 0-60 acceleration in about ing Craft Centre in Michigan. dates tie pending for the rest. 7.6 secondt.-Not bad, but any hot rod Parked at (he "Back to the '50t" I mi & m ms, mm, ms m smi mm nmmi. Don't know how much cachet the worth its injection should have 400 cruise night, I asked a group of onlookers what they might sty to the signature of a newspaper automotive hp. L-Scrtes mJi BOW .10OM hrtriws MJ10OVN auction winner forNo . 23? writer would add to No. 23'» liabili- How about a supercharger option? ty, so I put away my indelible black Or a limited ndinon Corvette-motored "You're lucky, really lucky," came HMMtlt«tf 00 i OOW Sharpie. After me, the SSR went to model? Hi unit part of the Chevy the call from ihe crowd Jay Leno, Tim Allen, then "Monster family. 20*4 Chcvrekt SSR %"\9% Kai DO «f 00 Garage." I did include a San Diego Jump into the throttle and 'he four- Super Sport Rudtter Union-Tnbune-logoed thirl and a few speed automatic lakes a second to Body style: Midsize, two-seat con- bam -«Jf DOMV Eaimn »»1 OOWtt photos of die SSR from my visit to the think about it, then gulps back a dou- vertible roadster with retractable "Back to the '50s" crate night in La ble downshift. Just when the dual hardtop, steel body panels .f DOW tonm m*m1 DOWN 1B9MM Mesa, Calif. exhaust Marts sounding good, the Drive system; Front engine, rear Cruising La Mesa revealed that a transmission hits the next gear. drive f 001 nmn lot of people — car people —are well There's no need for a manual gear- Engine size and type: Aluminum, aware of SSR. box, but an autostkk would be fun to 16-vah Itftres ..Jf 001 CMM ~~M.f DfiVM i 001 Parking along the village's trendy play with. Horsepower 300 at i.200 rpm main drag it reserved for pre-197.1 Tore .is a! -1.000 Fuel mileage is fine at 13 mpg city M HMU I 00 vehicles, which left me and my driv- and 19 highway - im regular unlead- ing partner feeling left out. But Ihe • liisrni four .Til juii nut ed - but I'd gladly trade a couple Jf DOW term'—«Jf 00 lift CaWf DOWN SSR mojo kicked aa tad we went miles per gallon for quicker shift flagged down and offered t parking Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph, 7.6 sec- spot ond* We hung ouljbr more than an hour On the road, the 9SK u a big, EPA fuel economy estimates: IS and talked with a panda of enthuti- balmy cruiser - to laid batt mpg city. 19 highway eats. There wasn't a negative com- almost sedentary. 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