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.<- "i f— > H! C •-> L> -t. A f. f 1 ^< 1i |— m r~ i 1 c h r ,» 1 "' o • -( r L • I -L !' i !. : Mayor of f ^1 •i Springfield Maya x> was honored M •-; Summit, Springfield and Mountainside'*^'^'' Gateway Cham merce. Candidates focus on board experience By Tracy A. Politowicz and critical thinking are key. As an have to be covered," said Tinnirella. Managing Editor information technology and manage- Schaumberg said, "I want to clari- MOUNTAINSIDE —- The topics ment consultant, he "must stay on top fy, initial public participation is for of board experience and community of emerging .technology and trends." items on the agenda, so it is inaccurate involvement and communication Schaumberg, noting her prior two to say it's after the vote is done." dominated the Mountainside candi- terms on the board, stated that it is "The meeting isn't a town forum, dates' night on March 22. important board members understand or else we wouldn't get the business of All four candidates — incumbent their role of setting goals and estab- the board done," she noted. MaryBeth Schaumberg and challengers lishing policies. She noted an incum- Each candidate expressed a com- Joseph Tinnirella, Geraldene Duswalt, bent is "ahead of the learning curve," Jakositz Tinnirella Schaumberg Duswalt mitment to the borough and its educa- Spring and Cathy Jakositz — participated in but acknowledged that new board answer session, an audience member questions of the community before a tional system, including maintaining the forurn. They are competing for two members receive training. expressed concern that public com- vote is made. I'd love to see informa- smaller class sizes. board positions. Current member Patri- "Yes, new people on the board ments are only permitted near the end tion about things to be voted on hand- "Class size has improved over the Ahead cia Knodel is not seeking re-election. would have a learning curve," said of board meetings, generally later at ed out the week before." years," said Tinnirella. "I feel strongly We remind readers to Each challenger asserted experi- Duswalt. "That should not deter peo- night when most parents have to be "That is a concern of mine as well. that will continue." push their clocks ence is relevant to a board position. ple from getting new people with new home to ruck their children into bed. The meeting should be a forum. The "Small classes are vital," said forward one hour Duswalt, an attorney, emphasized her ideas and fresh insights." "The need for community involve- community should have a voice and, Duswalt, who came from New York understanding of legal issues and She was the first candidate to address ment extends beyond Tuesday nights," to do so, they need meaningful infor- City and "saw the results of larger before retiring to bed problem-solving skills. the issues of public involvement and said Schaumberg. "The board welcomes mation," said Duswalt. class sizes." Saturday night. "Being a teacher, you see what does communication. In her opening state- input from the community all the time." Tinnirella agreed with both the Jakositz added, "Dr. O'Malley is and does not work firsthand," said spe- ment, she indicated the board needs to She clarified that there are opportu- concern and with Schaumberg's dedicated to keeping class size down." Don't miss a Taste of cial education teacher Jakositz. "It is "get information and issues out there" nities for public comments at both the observation that there are two points at "Berkeley Heights did its own Summit' on Sunday not secondary information." and "give parents and members of the beginning and end of Board of Educa- board meetings at which the public informal studies, to be sure adding The annual "Taste of Summit" Tinnirella indicated in his line of community an opportunity to be heard." tion meetings. may "bring issues up." Mountainside students would not be event will be Sunday from 6 to 9 work the "need to anticipate and plan" Later, during a question-and- Jakositz added, "I'd like to see "We all work, but agenda items detrimental," clarified Schaumberg. p.m. at the Grand Summit Hotel. The cost is $30 per person. r 7"., _ For more information, call the Flat aid will result Summit Historical Society at 908- 277-3747. Last chance for in 6.14 increase scholarships By Tracy A. Politowicz the next school year as maintaining The Junior League of the Managing Editor support for all existing programs; con- Oranges and Short Hills is currently SPRINGFIELD — "We explored tinuing curriculum updates and revi- accepting applications for its 2006 other ways to raise revenues ... we sions; adding textbooks, both adoptions Volunteer Scholarship Program for don't have many other choices," said and replacements; maintaining oppor- graduating high school seniors township Board of Education member tunities for professional development attending college this fall who Irwiri Sablosky. ' for staff members; maintaining smaller reside in Springfield, among other The board had just presented its class size; and investigating potential municipalities. proposed 2006-07 budget of avenues to expand current shared serv- The deadline for applications is $32,368,915 at its meeting on Mon- ices in order to reduce operating costs. Monday. As many as five SI,000 day. If adopted at the April 18 election, "This program does not cut any cur- scholarships will be awarded in May. this will result in a tax levy increase of rent programs. It retains all programs Application packets are avail- 6.14 percent. at current functioning levels and con- able on.JLOSH.org or by contacting That translates into, an increase of tinues to move forward," said Superin- the Junior League office at 973- $154.60 in the annual school tax on a tendent of Schools Michael Davino. 379-9655 or home assessed at $100,000, up from "It — 6.14 percent — is not a num- [email protected]. an increase of S89 for the revised ber I would like to present. ! would feel Scholarship candidates will be 2005-06 budget — the original 2005- better with more state aid," Davino said. evaluated on the demonstration of 06 budget adjusted for actual amounts In developing the budget, the board volunteer efforts in the area of health, since its inception. had to anticipate and plan for other Photo By Sean Havey wellness and'or education of women In dollar terms, the proposed budg- considerations, such as higher fuel and Former Mountainside Councilwoman Marilyn Hart reminisces about her 12 years on and children, achievement and lead- et is $624,095 more than that of last utility costs, an increase in insurance the council, while seated in the Borough Hail Courtroom. ership ability, and scholastic record. year, a 1.97 percent increase, mostly costs, out of district placements and For more information, visit due to higher expenses for special related services, and the requirements JLOSH.org. education tuition and athletics. mandated by the federal No Child Left School Business Administrator Behind policy and Individuals with Former lady Works of Jane Austen Matthew Clarke indicated they Disabilities Education Act. to be discussed received notification March 23 that "The state doesn't understand how Jon Plaut will continue his the amount of state aid for the 2006-07 education budgeting works. We are remember time in office library lecture series with a discus- school year would be flat — cutting back, not finding new initia- unchanged from the prior year. tives. We are being responsible," By Elana Aron refused. "But my husband convinced me to run," said Hart. sion of the works of Jane Austen on Correspondent She served from 1980 to 1992, rotating her duties Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ernest "State aid is not going up. We need stressed Sablosky. another pot to pull from. It ends up hit- Clarke noted, "We are trying to re- MOUNTAINSIDE — March is National Women's every year. "I was fire commissioner, liaison to the S. Hickok Meeting Room at the History Month and, while the borough currently has no library and was on the local assistance board. I liked it a Summit Free Public Library. ting the tax levy," said Clarke. establish a consortium with the Union. Board member Jacqueline Shanes County District." women in a major elected position, there have been some lot," said Hart. "I grew up in Mountainside and I felt it The program is free and registra- distinguished women who have served Mountainside in was a way of contributing. I really enjoyed it." tion is not required. Seating is limit- noted, "The state aid was a great P.R. Such a pooling of services would — public relations —job. Corzine had result in lower utility costs to each the past. Her husband ran for council a year later, serving from ed. For more information, call 908- Marilyn Hart has a unique place in borough history as 1993 to 1999. 273-0350. everyone thinking aid would be cut. involved municipality. So, everyone was relived when there "No one has a problem with what the only woman to ever serve on the council. Prior to her time on the council, she served as Leadership institute wasn't a cut in funding." we are doing. Everyone has a problem When she was first asked to run for council, Hart See WOMEN, Page 2 to have open house Clarke listed the budget goals for with how it is funded," said Davino. The Girls' Leadership Institute at Kent Place will have an open house on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fund-raiser scheduled for church needinq mor in the Commons Room of Mabie everyone to donate whatever they can House on the school's campus at 42 By Joan M. Devlin offer its facility April 22 from 9:15 Olive committee. "We are very grate- Norwood Ave., Summit. Staff Writer a.m. to noon, for a special breakfast to ful for the generosity of the Beacon for this event to help paint the SUMMIT — The little white Pen- raise money for the painting of the Hill Club for this offer," Welsh said. church." The Girls' Leadership Institute is tecostal church on Morris Avenue, exterior of the church, the second "They are underwriting the cost of the The first phase of the project raised a five-day, four-night, residential Mount Olive Temple, needs help from phase of a renovation project. facilities, while the cost of the break- summer enrichment program -for $75,000 over the past two years for the the community once again. fast is being donated by an anonymous girls ages 12 through 14 on the Architect Christopher Welsh and installation of a new roof and carpen- member of the club. To those attend- school's campus. The next Institute For an upcoming fund-raiser for Councilman Andrew Lark are co- try work. ing, there is no charge. We just want is scheduled for July 23-27. the church, the Beacon Hill Club will chairmen of the Friends of Mount For that phase, shingles were sold Participants will interact with at $100 each and donors had the women who have distinguished them- chance to paint their names on the selves through their career and person- undersides of the shingles prior to al choices and enjoy the physical chal- installation. lenges of a rope course designed to The use of a crane was donated, not build trust and self-confidence. once, but twice, to help remove the For .more information, call original cross from the high steeple. It Eileen Button at 908- 273-0900, was too worn to repair, so a replica ext. 266, or send an e-mail to lead- was crafted and installed as the roof [email protected]. was being completed. This second phase is two-thirds The steeple at Mount complete, with the restoration of the Olive Temple. front porch, railings and stairs; new toward the painting and we need that lattice work; bargeboard around the IN THIS ISSUE urgently as well, to complete some foundation walls; and woodwork for woodwork that has to be implemented the rear Mansard roof finished. Community Calendar 2 and prep work," said Bob Sheehan, a The Friends of Mount Olive are Fire Blotter:..;,...,. .3 member of the committee. "The paint now working toward painting the out- Community Forum 4 has to be oil-based." Letters to the Editor. • 4 side of the century-old church. The total cost of this phase is Contributors to the cause are Rich Obituaries;.... 6 Bryan of Paint Tek, who will work at a Sports. ..„..,. 9 Photos By Barbara Kokkalis $49,200, which includes the painting of the exterior. discounted price for the Friends of County Neyvs -17 The Rev. Randolph Hargraves of the Mount Olive Temple in Summit, Bob Sheehan and See MOUNT.OLIVE, Page 3 Arts & Entertainment 19 Councilman Andrew Lark 'paint' the century-old church. "We are short about $10,000 Classified;;..; 23

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College and The classes of 4-year-olds at the Community Presbyterian Nursery School in Mountain- garage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 908-337-5899, out-of-state subscriptions are available. side celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, also known as National Read Across America Day. or visit www.ucsummit.org. You may subscribe by phone by calling • The annual Teen Arts Festival will be from SO a.m. to 3 p.m. at Summit 908-686-7700 and asking for the circu- lation department. Allow at least two High School. weeks for processing your order. You • Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 300 Central Ave., Mountainside, will host may use Mastercard, Visa, American Women recall service to Mountainside "Monte Carlo Night" at 7 p.m. For more information, call Donna Perez San- Express or Discover. tella at 908-233-4272, Eve Vitale at 908-789-8568 or Pat Debbie at 908-654- (Continued from Page 1) bachelor's degree five years later. said Magnolia. "I never got a sense She then attended Rutgers Univer- that I was the token woman. I found 5388. Missing newspaper: representative to the Union County sity, and earned a doctorate in urban that I was treated with as much respect Sunday If your Observer did not get delivered Regional School Board, again the only anthropology when she was 49. It was as anyone else." • The annual 'Taste of Summit" event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand please call 908-686-7700 and ask for woman ever elected to that position. Summit Hotel. • circulation. the first doctorate to be awarded with- Magnolia was also the first woman She served in that capacity for six in that field of study. elected to the New Jersey Council of This fund-raiser for the Summit Historical Society is an elegant way to Back issues: years. She also was a professor of psy- Education and served as supervisor of taste a wide selection of foods from restaurants in Summit. To purchase back issues of The "One of my advantages was that I chology at Kean College for 20 years. humanities in Railway. The cost is $30 per person. For more information, call the Summit Histor- Observer please call 908-686-7700 and grew up here," said Hart, who Hart, now 80, is a Eucharistic min- Before that, she served on the ical Society at 908-277-1747. ask for circulation. Additional charges moved to Mountainside in 1932. "I ister. She enjoys traveling and spend- recreation committee, directing shows Monday may apply. literally went door-to-door and said, ing time with her three children and and organizing a wide range of activi- • The Women's League of Temple Beth Ahm in Springfield will preview 'I'm Marilyn McGuire.' People five grandchildren. ties within the community. the traveling exhibit "Who's Minding the Store?" at its general meeting at News items: knew my family and they remem- Although she is no longer Magnolia encourages women to 7:45 p.m. at the temple. For more information, call the Temple Beth Ahni News releases of general interest must bered me." be in our office by Friday at noon to be • involved in government, she hopes run for office. "Mountainside has office at 973-376-0539. considered for publication the following Hart originally got involved with that other women will take an active many talented women. People should • The Springfield Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. in the Media week. Pictures should be black and the school board as she was raising her interest. be tapped for participation. It's Center at Jonathan Dayton High School, 139 Mountain Ave. ; white glossy prints. For further informa- children. Former Planning Board member healthy for any community," she Tuesday tion or to report a breaking news story, "I ran for the school board explained. • Jane Rubin and Dr. Shalini Bansil of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, call 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. Adele Magnolia served two terms, because I was not happy with the retiring in 1992. She has lived in National Women's History Month based at Overlook Hospital, will discuss its facilities, programs and research school curriculum," said Hart. "My Mountainside for 42 years. began in 1978 as Women's History at the meeting of the Summit Area Old Guard at the New Providence Munic- Story reprints: son didn't know how to write a term For permission to reprint any item print- During her term, Magnolia was Week. Started in California by the ipal Center, 360 Elkwood Ave. A coffee hour will start at 9:15 a.m., followed paper." ed in trie newspaper you must call Tom responsible for ensuring that zoning Education Task Force of the Sonoma by a 10 a.m. short business meeting. For more information, call Earl Gilkey Canavan at 908-686-7700. All material Hart has an inspiring story. At ordinances were administered and County Commission on the Status of at 908-464-2480 or visit www.summitoldguard.homestead.com. is copyrighted. the age of 32, she entered Seton upheld and she approved applications Women, the commission addressed • The Mountainside Board of Education will meet in the media center at Hall College and received her from homeowners and builders. the absence of women's history within Beechwood School, 1497 Woodacres Drive, at 8 p.m. Letters to the Editor: • The Springfield Township Committee will meet at 8 p.m. in the Munici- The Observer provides an open forum "It was great," said Magnolia. the school curriculum. for opinions arid welcome letters to the "Planning is a very important part of In 1987, Congress expanded the pal Building, 100 Mountain Ave. editor. Letters should be typed, double JDER OPINIONS community life. 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Devlin continues to hear parents and teachers ask her to main- All their programs address state standards and she stat- ~~l Staff Writer tain small class sizes. "We are now at a point in the ele- ed how well it was working. SUMMIT — There was a full house in Council mentary level where we have no space. We have art- Business Administrator Paul Griggs, who compiles Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday night for the final on-a-cart and no music classrooms and are disman- the budget, gave some good news. "We were surprised school budget vote. tling a computer room to make more room." that we had received additional state aid, $196,076, for The members of the Board of School Estimate sat She said a future goal was to continue to develop excess enrollment. We used it to reduce the tax in our on the dais, with Mayor Jordan Glatt hosting the meet- space in the Wilson and Jefferson schools. "We are budget," he said. "Our enrollment is going up and that *-i'.>--'~-^ •-•^-' ; ; ing. already planning the exterior design and we are await- is what it was for. We are very pleased to see this." Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Deacon, ing approval and hope this will begin in the summer," Both spoke about increased health costs, including explained the district's six goals, which had been she said. insurance. detailed at previous meetings. Deacon said another goal was to utilize technology The new security system will also soon be in place Then came the good news. and, for that, they brought back the communications at the middle and high schools. "We kept our word. We made an agreement last committee from two years ago. Griggs closed by saying, "This budget increase is year. We left this room after hearing the mayor's com- Another goal was to make a commitment to look still the lowest increase in five years." ment and said we were going to develop a budget for for ways to develop partnerships with all available Public comment was varied. One recurring issue 2006-07 that was fiscally responsible and that would resources. was that teachers should be paying part of their health come in less than the 2005-06," said Deacon. "We did She noted that, this school year, the increasing care costs, just as employees do in other businesses. just that. This yearcame in at 6.5 percent over the last enrollment will be felt the most in pre-school, with 57 Several businessmen stated this. One was retired Col. year's budget. We were able to do what we said." students coming in. "Also, in the high school, the mid- Bill Rapp, who said, "I just want to reiterate that, to The dollar amount is $49,485,061. She said the dle school held flat. Kindergarten through fifth grade change the health care picture, we must go to the leg- budget takes care of the growth in the schools due to will increase about 2 percent." islature with the problem. It is time for a change." increased enrollment. "There are about 100 to 125 stu- She gave a long list of ways to save money with School Board President Harry Olsen explained dents more and our state aid has been flat. We contin- partnerships, such as with The Connection for Women that, in the teacher's contract, as with all municipal ue those problems with special ed and ESL students and Children, Shaping Summit Together, Boys and workers, they do not pay this. Councilwoman Ellen and continue to have very little support from the state Girls clubs, and the Summit Education Foundation. Dickson agreed and said they would have to wait three ." in these areas," she said. "Our PTAs and PTOs continue to be very generous and years to make changes. When there is increased enrollment, there must be flourishing. We are very grateful to them," she added. After all the questions, the budget passed unani- increased staff. Deacon said the budget includes an She carefully explained that the programs for hand- mously and the meeting ended in a round of applause i-i! additional 20-plus staff members and two part-time icapped children and special education classes were for a job well done. security officers. mandated by the state and had to be staffed according- Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin can be reached at 908- Gerald McDermott, left, is congratulated by Summit Deacon pointed out that the Board of Education ly. As they grew in size, more staff would be needed. 686-7700, ext. 123, or theobserver@thelocalsource. Police Chief Robert Lucid after being sworn in a police officer Jan. 24. Borough clerk to retire after more than 15 years By Elana Aron deputy tax collector and registrar. she said. Acting Borough Clerk here, but it's retirement time." Flaming can contains Correspondent Prior to her employment by the Martha DeJesus will take over for Osty plans on relocating to Ohio to MOUNTAINSIDE — Borough borough, Osty served as the clerk in Osty. Osty says she has enjoyed serv- be with her daughter and grandchil- clerk Judith Osty will retire on Friday. Roselle for more than five years. ing Mountainside, but is ready to dren. more than garbage Osty, who has had the position of According to Osty, her duties as move on. Correspondent Elana Aron can be borough clerk for more than 15 years, clerk are varied. "There were a lot of "My pension says I can retire, so I reached at 908-686-7700 or theob- Mountainside has also served as Mountainside's different things that need to be done," am," Osty said. "I'll miss everybody server@thelocalsource. com. On Friday at 5:38 p.m., firefighters liiiiiiiiiiiiiiis responded to a report of a garbage can fire in Echo Lake Park in the vicinity residence forsmok e in the basement. of the dog run. • On March 21 at 11:59 a.m., all City administrator provides budget update • On Sunday at 4:57 p.m., firefight- units responded to Jonathan Dayton High School for an activated fire alarm. By Joan M. Devlin The entire compost area may be cut from the budget, as was micropaving of ers responded to a Union County • On March 20 at 8:15 a.m., Tire- Staff Writer roads. This is still under consideration and no numbers were mentioned. Mutual Aid call to provide cover at fighters responded to Route 24 west SUMMIT — City Administrator Chris Cotter gave a brief budget update at With some other cuts, the total amount saved would be $264,264 if all these Kenilworth's Fire Headquarters while : mile post 10 for a motor vehicle acci- the March 21 Common Council meeting. changes are adopted. Kenilworth's fire units were fighting a dent. "We have met four times this past week and the budget is a work in progress," Increases in revenues were also listed by Cotter. These were interest on brush fire. • On March 19 at 1:27 p.m., fire- he said. "This information was put together today by city treasurer Ron Angelo. investments and deposits, from $275,000 to $300,000, or an increase of $25,000; Springfield fighters responded to a Mountain Some of these numbers are the result of changes being made by the finance com-swimming pool revenues to be increased from $300,000 to $325,000, or On Saturday at 2:34 p.m., firefight- Avenue apartment complex for an odor mittee." $25,000; and the third was the parking utility surplus, from $150,000 to ers responded to Springfield Avenue at in the building. There were many recommended cuts across the board in salaries and servic- $200,000, or an increase of $50,000. the 78 oveipass for a motor vehicle • On March 18 at 4:53 a.m., fire- es. For example, the salary of the youth services director — a position that is The total increase in revenues came to $100,000. Adding that to the savings accident. fighters responded to a Mountain now vacant — would be cut from $67,600 to $52,600, a savings of $15,000. on other items, there is a total savings of $364,264. • On Saturday at 2:53 p.m., fire- Avenue business for an activated fire Another big cut was in the reserve for uncollected taxes fund. The recom- Cotter said, "This saving will be incorporated into the budget when we make fighters responded to Main Street for a alarm. : mended adjustment was from $5,579,337 to $5,517,394, a savings of $61,943. the final recommendations at the April 4 Common Council meeting." brush fire. • On March 18 at 7:46 p.m., fire- The amount of the capital improvement fund was cut from $200,000 to Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin may be reached at 908-686-7700, ext 123, or • On Saturday at 2:59 p.m., fire- fighters responded to Route 22 east Tor $175,000, a savings of $25,000. theobserver@thelocalsource. com. fighters responded to a Kimberly Court residence for an activated fire a motor vehicle accident with a spill. alarm. • On March 18 at 8 p.m., firefighters • On Friday at 3:06 a.m., firefight- responded to a Mountain Avenue apart- Mount Olive Temple seeks funds for new exterior paint job ers responded to a Route 22 east busi- ment complex to investigate a beeping . (Contihued froiri Page 1). handles the church's finances. scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and tea. ness for a water flow alarm. sound in the apartment. Mount Olive, as well as James Hallock of Appear- Still needed are "table shepherds," he continued, "All checks coming in will be earmarked toward • On Friday at 1:04 p.m., firefight- Summit ance Matters in Montclair, who will do additional people who will be responsible for inviting eight to this painting job and we will announce them at the ers responded to a Mountain Avenue On Monday, firefighters responded shingle work on the towers, also at a discounted 10 guests and who will personally put everything event," Welsh said. residence for an activated fire alarm. to a home on Kent Place Boulevard tor price. "We are even getting a discount on the lift together for the breakfast. Those interested in being a "table shepherd" can • On March 23 at 6:45 p.m., fire- a report of a smoke condition in the rental," Lark said. "All costs, in other words, are The club has room for a lot of people, and the call Lark at 908-273-3190. fighters responded to a Denham Road kitchen. being kept at bare minimum. Friends of Mount Olive are hoping to overflow the Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin can be reached at residence for an activated fire alarm. • On Monday, firefighters respond- "This way, every dollar raised at the breakfast place. The breakfast menu will consist of assorted 908-686-7700, ext. 123, or theobserver@thelocal- • On March 23 at 11:29 p.m., fire- ed to the United Methodist Church on will go toward this vital painting," added Lark, who juices, fresh fruit bowl, mini-Danish and bagels, source.com. fighters responded to a Meisel Avenue Kent Place Boulevard to investigate a residence for a water condition. lit candle burning in a locked office. ' • On March 22 at 3:45 p.m., fire- • On Saturday, firefighters respond! HEALTH fighters responded to Mountain ed to a report of an open burning in ithd Avenue for a brush fire. area of Beauvoir Avenue. ; I developing life-long healthy habits for "Kids in the Kitchen" will be open Fitness program for Weight control program • On March 22 at 6:59 p.m., fire- • On Saturday, the Ashwood Avenue young children. to all Springfield children in pre- fighters responded to a Twin Oaks Oval Exxon reported a car fire. ! ; children now in session On the final day of the Fitness for kindergarten through fifth grade and for children scheduled residence for an activated fire alarm. • On Saturday, firefighters respond- The Junior League^ of the Oranges Kids program, the Junior League of their parents on April 28 from 4:30 to Parents who are concerned about a • On March 21 at 3:43 p.m., fire- ed to an apartment building on Aubrey and Short Hills has awarded a $500 the Oranges and Short Hills will host 6 p.m. at the Springfield Area YMCA. child who may be overweight or is fighters responded to a South Maple Street for reports of multiple alarms grant to the Springfield Area YMCA "Kids in the Kitchen," an after-school All children must be escorted by a par- increasingly inactive can now turn to Avenue residence for an activated fire ringing. : to launch its pilot program, "Fitness event featuring fun, interactive crafts ent. the Shapedown Program at Children's alarm: • On Friday, firefighters responded for Kids." This six-week program, and activities, plus a special children's Specialized Hospital. To reserve a spot, call the Spring- • On March 21 at 3:43 p.m., fire- to a business on Union Place for heavy now in session, promotes physical cooking lesson by celebrity nutrition- This 10-week program will begin field Y at 973-467-0838. fighters responded to a Jade Meadow smoke coming from the roof. activity as part of an emphasis on ist Lynn Fredericks. on Monday and conclude on June 5.

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EDITORIALS Lose it, don't use it At the Summit Common Council meeting March 21, most I CAN DO THAT! — of the audience consisted of residents who live on or near Mountainside resident Canoe Brook; Parkway. They attended the meeting to protest Frances Hisgen, 6, two new ordinances for bonds providing for improvements to watches Kerrin Malat- that road. These improvements include road repair and the esta demonstrate the addition of curbs and sidewalks. proper usage of table- ware at the "Dining with Despite the fact that Councilwomen Diane Klaif and Ellen Dazzle" class March 18 Dickson personally spoke to the neighbors about the improve- at Charlie Brown's ments, they strongly objected to the curbs and sidewalks. Res- Steakhouse in Union. ident Anthony DeSantis said, "We don't want curbs and side- The dining etiquette walks." Another shouted,. "We like it just the way it looks class for children was now." sponsored by the Mountainside Recre- City officials emphasized that if they don't use the state ation Department. See grant money allocated for the project, they would lose it, as it Page 8 for an additional could not be used for something else, according to the terms photo. of the $295,000 grant Because of the public outcry, that ordinance was tabled until the April 4 council meeting. . Canoe Brook Parkway is a charming residential street, with a character not found in the cookie-cutter mansions that spring up like dandelions nowadays. Most homes on the unusually wide street already have a stone curb. There is plenty of room for joggers, bicyclists and children at play. Traffic is minimal and crossing guards assist youngsters in crossing the street. Additionally, what wasn't mentioned at the meeting was History's women, and the men who love them that if the improvements are made, the residents would be As women's history month drew to were not included in my definition of A trio of mechanics I consulted on a close, I felt a desire to try to gauge a historical figure, at which point a the matter as they lunched in a bar in responsible for paying 20 percent of the cost of the installation Fro/77 My Springfield said they would chose of sidewalks and curbs after seven years. how much information men have glazed look began to enter their eyes. retained about historically significant Others responded with speed and Rosie the Riveter. When I explained 1 We don't believe that the improvements should be made women. Other certainty which suggested they had didn't think Rosie was one woman.; just for the sake of using the grant money. The residents did- Complications in my experiment already pondered the matter. but rather a whole generation of n't ask for the changes and have clearly indicated they are soon arose. I realized it wouldn't do at Notebook women, the men seemed only more "Queen Elizabeth I, because she pleased with their choice. against them. all to simply ask men on the street By Paul Greulich lived in an interesting time, and was Maybe the next time city officials are interested in obtain- who their favorite female historical able to deal with powerful forces in Though women now possess marly of the same opportunities as men, it is ing grant money, the decision process should include those figure is — it is too easy for the inter- Europe very deftly," answered Stow view subject, sensing a trap, to simply rated from the cause they represent, especially important for young girls to Lovejoy, a Summit resident. "She left residents who would be affected by the project. Then it would- recite the name of the first queen, though I once knew a kid in high learn about the trials faced by women the country a stronger place." n't be a matter of using it versus losing it. president's wife, or disturbed writer to school who loathed living in America, of courage, ambition and vision, if for come to mind. No, I needed a ques- but had a long-standing crush on the "Jane Austen," answered Ian Tot- no other reason than to offset the tion which would force them to Statue of Liberty. The nose, the eyes, ten, also of Summit. "I think she'd be never-ending flood of women in the devote a higher caliber of male the green tint, it all just took his a good conversationalist." media who receive an incredible- Business as usual thought to the issue. breath away, he said. "A queen," Maplewood resident amount of attention without ever dis- playing the power or vision to change No tax increases, a fully funded pension system and a near In doing light research in prepara- Armed with this and other twisted Troy Rhodes said, though which data, I continued to puzzle on the mat- queen of which nation he could not anything but the amount of midriff doubling of property tax rebates each year were some of the tion for the experiment, I found many shown. examples of the use of women to ter until slowly my question took decide. promises gubernatorial candidate Jon Corzine madelast year. shape: Often I found the answers seemed Even in the 21st century, people are serve as fictional personifications of a all too willing to invent new stereo- Now in the Statehouse, Gov. Corzine told us last week he to reveal the contributions women cause or idea, most likely in order to "Which female historical figure types of races and genders as quickly intends this year to raise the sales tax a penny, underfund the stir up the libido-driven patriotism of would you most like to go out on a have made to the profession in which as old ones are disproved. Equality' public employee pension fund and give property tax rebates soldiers. Women such as Justice and date with?" they belonged. English teachers may and respect must be purchased anew that fall short of what he promised last year. the Statue of Liberty are universally Satisfied, I hit the streets of Spring- say Virginia Woolf. Medical profes- by each successive generation. j From Florio to Whitman to McGreevey to Codey and now recognized and loved, but never field and Summit to gather answers. sionals may say Florence Nightingale. to Corzine, not much is changing. looked out at the world through living It took a while for some of my A Republican president might choose Staff Writer Paul Greulich can bej While we appreciate the fact that Corzine inherited a mess, eyes. interview subjects to understand that Helen of Troy, since she also present- reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 117, or pop singers and actresses in their 20s his budget does little to save his successors from inheriting a Rarely can these symbols be sepa- ed an excuse to go to war. theobserver(S)frhe!ocalsou rce.com. worse mess. A Band-Aid can only keep a gaping wound from bleeding for so long. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Corzine has indicated that he would support a special leg- be treated more fairly. Over a period of many years, a lot of these questionable islative session to discuss a constitutional convention — Crossing guards deserve raise and unequal laws have been passed by a majority in the New Jersey State Leg- something at least a few local municipalities have lobbied for. To the Editor: islature, which failed to remember the drain on taxpayers' and voters' pocket- But it could be more than a year before a constitutional con- The day that a motorist came barreling down Caldwell Place toward Morris books. vention convenes, if at all. Meanwhile, New Jerseyans will be Avenue after the crossing guard had already stopped traffic so that my daughter This would be a good project for a law student to research. forced to watch as property taxes continue to soar. Even after and I could cross the street, was the same day that I read in The Observer — Hazel Hardgrove convention delegates submit their recommendations, it's not March 23 edition — that Springfield crossing guards are requesting a salary Springfield increase. likely that legislators, who have the right to reject the propos- Almost every day, my daughter and I use the services of the crossing guard als, will implement any of the changes. They'll fall by the in front of the James Caldwell School. Almost every day, I am amazed at the Tax-and-spend agenda will go nowhere wayside, much like a few of Corzine's campaign promises. motorists who confuse our streets for a speedway or as a testing ground for "Fear To the Editor: Factor" stunts. I can't begin to tell you the number of times I've seen drivers As for the governor's promise to bring ethics reform to New In the March 23 edition of The Observer, Springfield's former committeeman speed down the street and then seem to stop on a dime inches from us. Jersey government, well, that's something else that seems to Herbert Slote took exception to my style in expressing my deep concerns over I've also seen this happen to the crossing guards at the intersection of Lin- have been put on the back burner. Corzine barely touched on the manner in which his party's elected officials are running the affairs of the den and Wabeno avenues, and Mountain and N. Trivet avenues, and I'm sure it township. I also find it interesting that when someone disagrees with the spend- the subject during his budget address. It should have been happens to other crossing guards as well. ing practices of the majority party in control of our government, the Democrats more of a focal point, though. Fixing the problems with the I appreciate all that the crossing guards do for the residents of Springfield, send out the troops to write letters on how shocked and chagrined they are over state's budget will be nearly impossible if the pay-to-play and and I hope they receive the well-deserved raise that they are requesting, this or that comment. other costly shortcomings in ethical standards aren't abated Mara Friedman Taxes are in a runaway mode in Springfield and have been over the many Springfield first. years the current majority has been in power. Not one word from Mr. Slote to So for now, we're left to assume that things will continue to suggest that his team cut back on spending. Not one word from him, eloquent or be business as usual. Public employees will continue to rake in Education laws don't favor taxpayers not, about the $3.7 million firehouse that went $500,000 over budget and that high salaries, health benefits, pensions and bonuses while mid- To the Editor: amount is still climbing. Not one word from him over the train disaster that his dle-class taxpayers will see increases not only in their munic- Within recent weeks, there were comments and facts in some news media party is in the middle of, or the proposed $2 million to $4 million police station ipal, county and school district bills, but also in the sales tax about the extra perks received by some school superintendents in New Jersey. that his team voted for last year and has put off, perhaps for this year. : , they pay. • Many current state laws somehow substantially favor the position of the super- Not one peep from Mr. Slote in defense of his team's effort to hire a deputy i Cutting some state employees through attrition is a nice intendent, and not the public taxpayers. police chief at a salary of $115,000, plus an additional 35 percent in benefits, all Here are some examples. In order to dismiss a local school superintendent, while Mayor Clara Harelik is telling the voters her team will save taxpayers gesture, but until the state looks into completely revamping the school board representing the taxpayers virtually cannot do so economically $200,000. And, where was Mr. Slote on the hiring of the new administrator? His. the pension systems, school district funding and distribution of before his contract is finished, unless the superintendent decides to voluntarily silence can only suggest his full support of such spending. free health benefits, we will continue to hear the same story. leave. If a Board of Education asks him to leave before his three- or five-year I also want to remind Mr. Slote and his elected officials that last year the vot- contact has expired, he can sit at home and collect his full salary while the school ers removed the mayor from office because of the outlandish spending in our board seeks a replacement at another high salary. This happened in Elizabeth community. There is little doubt that voters and taxpayers this year will elect or about a year ago, and also in the case of a Union County college president a few re-elect only those candidates who have a solid record of cutting taxes and/or "A free press is one of this country's years ago. rejecting foolish spending. major strengths, and the right to protect When a school superintendent wants to resign, he must give 90-day written Question to Mr. Slote: How does one attempt to reach your team of Democ- the source of information is fundamental notice stating the date of his departure. This happened in Springfield when for- rats in control of Springfield's government "rationally and with civility" when mer Superintendent of Schools Walter Mahler left in October 2003 after only their arrogant actions represent a tax-and-spend agenda? Am I to understand tliat to a newsman in meeting his full serving 23 months of his five-year contract and received no penalties, although when I see my taxes rise at such a rapid pace, I don't have the right to express my responsibilities to the public he serves. "• a huge school construction project, on which he was actively working, was just disdain? Or, would Mr. Slote prefer that I be rational and polite when I drive past getting under way. the firehouse wondering how fire trucks will make a right-handed turn out of the Ronald Reagan The Springfield Board of Education then temporarily hired Thomas Butler, at station to respond to an emergency while a garbage train is flying though town? 40ih U.S. President a salary of $700 per day, who very amply took over while the board searched for It is clear to me that Mr. Slote has not spoken to homeowners over our cur- a new permanent superintendent, although there was an assistant superintendent rent and climbing tax rate. Rather, he is simply playing partisan politics and is 1911-2004 who might have filled in permanently or for the interim period. in his own little world. Another law not helping the public is that if the school board should not want Clearly, Mr. Slote has the right to disagree with anything I say. However, he to renew a current superintendent's contract, it must give that superintendent a should do it in a non-partisan way and, perhaps, he will be taken with credibili- David Worral! year's notice. Can the community expect the best performance from a person in ty or sincerity, rather than another party partisan protecting "The Gang Who Publisher a position who knows for a whole year in advance that he or she will not be Can't Shoot Straight," who are in control of Springfield's government and out of rehired and must continue to work in the same capacity? control at the same time. 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THE OBSERVER WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 — PAGE 5 Township offers facilities for rental SAGE employee celebrates 25 years The Township of Springfield offers of the main floor room, kitchen, tables two facilities for rental at reasonable and chairs. In addition, there is a prices,'Chisholm Community Center. From the piano, sound system, large screen TV, 100 South Springfield Ave., and Sarah VCR and DVD for use by renters. Bailey Civic Center, 30 Church Mall. Mayor's. At both facilities, renters must The Chisholm Community Center bring their own food, and no alcohol is may be rented for $150 for a four-hour Desk permitted. Each facility has soda and period. It is available only on week- By Martin O'Shea snack machines, but no ice machine. ends between the hours of noon and Renters must clean up after them- 10 p.m, and can accommodate up to few months in advance. selves, but the township will provide 150 people. The Sarah Bailey Civic Center can garbage bags. Finally, both facilities Renters have the use of a gym and be rented for $100 for a four-hour are handicap accessible, with on-site gym equipment, kitchen, tables and period. It is available only on week- parking. chairs. In addition, renters can use the ends. Unlike Chisholm Community For more information about facili- outside playground and the fields, pro- Center, it is available for morning ties and availability, call the Recre- vided there are no other prescheduled rental, and all events must be conclud- ation Department at 973-912-2227. sporting events taking place. ed by 10 p.m. Due to a high demand, it is recom- The civic center can accommodate ' Clara Harelik is the mayor of mended that reservations be made a up to 115 people. Renters have the use Springfield.

Violence in all forms is a disgrace SAGE Eldercare's Director of Spend-A-Day Jessica Rosenzweig congratulates Mary Muslims around the world believe mosques and countless people killed. Close on her 25th anniversary with the organization. Close, who has lived in Summit for that there is only one God. They also Why are no Muslims in any part of 50 years, started volunteering with SAGE Eldercare's Spend-A-Day program in January believe that Prophet Muhammad, Point the world demonstrating against what 1981. At 77, she is still going strong as its program assistant. peace be upon him, was the last happened in Iraq? Publishing a car- prophet. Recently in a Danish news Of toon of the prophet Muhammad is paper, Muhammad was publicized in a much of a lesser crime than burning cartoon as a terrorist. View the Holy Koran, mosques and destroy- This was uncalled for, not only did By Mohammad Javed Abbasi ing the holy shrine. All these crimes If you hit the bottom, don't self-destruct it insulted the prophet but also billions are far worse than just a mere cartoon. During the weekend in February points, there are two ways you can of Muslims throughout the world. One suggestion that should be that the big snow storm hit, I spent come out of them. Either come out This was a disgraceful deed and One of Muhammad's teachings was echoed is, all Iraqis — Sunnis, Shiites part of my Saturday night in the Virgin Drew's with character like Carl Barat or the should not be tolerated now or in the to dissipate anger. Anger — haram in and Kurds should unite together Mega Store in New York City. way of Pete Doherty. future. Arabic — is prohibited in Islam; the against the terrorists and uncover the After walking aimlessly for about Views These characteristics arc shown oil Muhammad was one of the most prophet always advised in his address- perpetrator of these vicious crimes. half an hour, partially trying to find By Drew Mika TV all the time, whether through sit- truthful and faithful man to have es that we must have patience. Should the Iraqis decline to unite, this my way around the massive building coms or on the news. People go walked this earth. His message was Muslims are subjected to pray five will be an absolute tragedy for Iraq and also just browsing through the of the two albums, it occurred to me through hard times — our lives are very distinct — speak the truth, be times a day, but it does not make any since it is in the forefront of becoming monstrous number of CDs in the that after a band splits, there are two full of ups and downs. And each time honest, be contented, be patient and sense to ask God for his guidance, a democratic country in the region. place, I came upon the import section directions an artist can go, and, in this you can act outlandish and irresponsi- respect everyone in front of everyone protection, health and wisdom while The prophet Muhammad, peace be to purchase what 1 went there for — case, Barat and Doherty each went to ble, or suck it up and move on with and prove yourself daily that you are a still doing what he despises. upon him, was a noble man on earth. five British pop CDs. Two of these the two most extreme opposites. your life. Those are two examples of pure and righteous Muslim. Pakistan, where 1 am from, is head- His message is very apparent and included members of a former band One way, Barat's way, is the the most extreme sides of ourselves, • We Muslims across the globe must ing on course of destruction and defi- untainted. Please do not publish any called The Libertines. respectable route. You hold your head two sides we try and stay in the middle always remember the last message of nitely in the wrong direction. It is very materials for any religion, please The first disc I purchased was by the high, stay out of the public light for a of — of course, we try to stay away Prophet Muhammad which was deliv- nauseating that a religious leader from respect all religions, give respect and ex-lead singer's new band. His name is little, do not act outlandish and just from low points all together. ered in Arafat near Mecca. In that Pakistan will offer a million dollars to respect will be earned. Peter Doherty, and his new band resem- keep going like it's a regular occur- Though when you do hit these low message, Muhammad addresses that anyone who will kill the editor of the I take this opportunity to say a bles his personality and his actions after rence. Eventually, you form a new points, and assuming you are not a rock in Islam, everyone's rights are equal Danish.news paper. Another jeweler is small prayer for deliverance: The Libertines broke up — rebellious, band and start over. star, you cannot act outlandishly. You and there is no second race in Islam. offering a million dollars together God please help the Muslims semi-punk rock that is fueled by drugs, Or, mere's the Pete Doherty way, cannot quit your job, start drinking and Be in unity with each other and never with a car. These unintelligent and understand the right from wrong, take alcohol and other self-destruction. which includes outlandish, childish doing large amounts of drugs. You will adopt the syndrome of anger, be hon- preposterous leaders know very little away any anger they may have. Give One of my other purchases was the actions, making a fool of yourself and lose everything and dig yourself into a est and truthful and prove yourself about Islam. If they did, they would them peace and a true smile on their ex-guitarist's solo album. This man's potentially hurting people you care about. hole you'll never get out of it. always as a Muslim. know that Islam means forgiveness faces and let them spend their lives in — Carl Barat — music after The Lib- A little while later, as I was walk- If you do hit a low point, you have and stands for peace. The Danish cartoon made Muslims peace and harmony. ertines also reflect his own actions. ing 30-plus blocks in the freezing tem- to take it the Carl Barat way. Get your- demonstrate their annoyance in retaliation. Recently there was an attack on Destroy all evil and leave honesty After the break-up, Carl stayed mod- perature, howling wind and mass self out of the situations, clean up' Such aggression is inevitable, but should be the Golden Tomb in Iraq. The Gold- and prosperity in our land. God Bless est, mellow and out of the public lime- amounts of snow to the Upper West whatever was wrong and then try (United States of America and all light for a minute. He kept himself side for dinner, I had another thought. start over. ; Riots and civil violations have contributed after Mecca. This is a holy shrine other nations who are bonding together together and started a solo career, When a band breaks up, it is the low- Don't let your dreams be dreams, to many of Muslims and others killed in where Muhammad's nephew was to fight terrorism in the name of peace. which eventually led to a new band, est point in the life of the band. That let your dreams be reality. various parts of the world. Private proper- buried. 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Photos Hv Barbara Kokkalis BRIDGING THE GAP — Students from the Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School in Springfield visited senior citizens at the Sarah Bailey Civic Center on March 23. At left, seventh- grader Stephen Jurczak demonstrates the functions of his laptop to Phyllis Rasaninim and Nellie and Daniel Boone. At right, members of the eighth-grade chorus perform for the sen- iors.

SENIOR NEWS OldGuard to meet sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, con- Free income tax appointment as soon as possible. earned a reputation for expertise in Broad St., Summit, and is easily Jane Rubin and Dr. Shalini Bansil certs and other events. Membership is assistance available Participants should bring copies of reweaving cane chairs. accessible. Shop hours are Mondays of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, open to all retired men. appropriate materials including real Prices are reasonable and depend through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to SAGE Eldercare," a major commu- estate tax bills, Social Security state- based at Overlook Hospital, will dis- For more information, call Earl on the condition of the chair or fur- noon. nity resource providing services for ments, W-2 forms, 1099 forms and last cuss its facilities, programs and Gilkey at 908-464-2480 or visit niture item and the materials For more information about the www.summitoldguard.homestead.co the elderly, is pleased to announce free year's tax return. research at the meeting of the Summit required in the restoration process. service or to schedule an appoint- m. income tax assistance to senior citi- SAGE Eldercare's income tax Area Old Guard on Tuesday at the All funds received for workshop ment to bring in furniture, call Al zens living in SAGE's service areas of assistance program is offered free of Kessler at 908-598-5531. New Providence Municipal Center, services benefit the programs and Union, Essex, Morris and Somerset charge. Coffee and tea will be avail- 360 Elkwood Ave. A coffee hour will AARP schedules services of SAGE Eldercare. counties. able. start at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10 April meeting John McDonnell, a trained volun- New volunteers with basic skills a.m. short business meeting. The Summit AARP will meet on teer counselor of the AARP Tax Aide and a love of craftsmanship are cur- Senior Van provides The Institute is launching advanced April 24 at 10 a.m. at St. John's Program, will be at SAGE Eldercare, Eldercare Workshop rently needed. None of the current free transportation programs in areas such as strokes, Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield 290 Broad St., Summit, on Thursdays repairs furniture volunteer woodcrafters is a carpen- The Mountainside Senior Van pro- brain tumors, epilepsy and neuro trau- Ave., Summit. A coffee and social will through April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Since 1961, the SAGE Eldercare ter or furniture restorer by vocation vides free transportation for borough ma. The program will include the his- begin at 9:45 a.m. Appointments are necessary and Workshop has offered the public — they have gained their skills seniors ages 60 and older. tory of the organization, including the Summit Area Red Cross members can be made by calling Ellen McNal- fine-quality furniture repair. The through years of experience in It is available for trips to doctors, make-up of its current staff, and Art Lape and Dan Iradi will be the ly, SAGE InfoCare director, at 908- workshop volunteers will consider woodworking and furniture repair as dentists, shopping, hairdresser important information about strokes, speakers. 598-5509. repairing any piece of furniture that a hobby. appointments, etc. their symptoms and treatments. For more information, call 908- Space is limited, so interested par- can be carried into the workshop. The workshop is located in the To make a reservation, call 908- Old Guard members participate in 273-2239. ties are encouraged to make an The workshop has especially basement of the SAGE building, 290 232-2400, ext. 5, weekday mornings. OBITUARIES Rachel Jensen Millburn chapter of the Order of the School of Nursing, Newark, and New Summit 25 years ago. She was an was a cafeteria worker at Summit Springfield, for 10 years. Rachel L.Jensen, 61, of Newton, Eastern Star. Jersey City University, where she artist and the founder of the Artful High School for 20 years. Surviving is her husband of 59 formerly of Mountainside, died March Surviving are three sons, Norman, received a degree in education. Finish, Summit. Surviving are a son, Joseph; a years, John W. 19 in Newton Memorial Hospital. Richard and Mark; a daughter, Mari- She was a longtime volunteer with Mrs. Phelan was a graduate of the daughter, Lucille Daly; four grand- Bom in Newark, Mrs. Jensen lived lyn Bell; a sister, Florence Hughes; 10 the Springfield Volunteer First Aid Laboratory Institute of Merchandising children; and three great-grandchil- AMI Herman in Tewksbury and Mountainside grandchildren; and seven great-grand- Squad. Mrs. Parducci was a member and attended the Isabelle O'Neill dren. Aili Herman, 88, of Lawrenceville, before moving to Newton 15 years children. of the American Association of School, New York City. She was a formerly of Springfield, died March Retired Persons and the Rosary Soci- member of the Calvary Interweave Dorothy Ekstedt 25 in the St. Joseph Skilled Nursing ago. : .'"•"':."., Council, the Summit Junior League Surviving are her husband, Oliver; Carolina Parducci ety and Mother's Guild at St. James Dorothy A. Ekstedt, 86, of Moun- Unit at Morris Hall, Lawrenceville. and the Summit Parent-Teacher Orga- her father, Nicholas L. Molinaro Sr.; Carmina Parducci, 73, of Spring- Church. In the 1950s, she worked with tainside died March 25 at home. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Her- nization. and two brothers, Dr. Nicholas Moli- field died March 23 at home. the Visiting Nurse Service of Summit Born in Newark, Mrs. Ekstedt man resided in Springfield for 49 naro and Neil Molinaro. Born u\ Summit, Mrs. Parducci and the Red Cross to establish a blood Surviving are a son, Barrett; a lived in Mountainside for 53 years. years before moving to Lawrenceville lived in Millburn before moving to bank. daughter, Christie; her mother, She was a secretary at Englehard a year and a half ago. Springfield 50 years ago. She was the , Surviving are a son, Peter; two Isabelle Schroeder; two sisters, Isa Industries, Murray Hill, for 15 years Surviving are two daughters, Betty Dorothy Muiler school nurse at St. James the Apostle daughters, Ruth Anne Munroe and Austin and Jane Earl; and a brother, before retiring in 1980. Earlier, Mrs. Janutolo and Jean Brindle, and three 'Dorothy Muller of Chatham, for- School, Springfield, for the past seven Mary Pat Seeman; a sister, Marie Poli- Austen Schroeder. Ekstedt was a secretary at AT&T, grandchildren. merly of Springfield, died March 21 in years. Previously, Mrs. Parducci was carpio, and five grandchildren. the King James Care Center, Chatham. the school nurse at Hubbard Middle Angelina Fazio Born in New Haven, Conn., Mrs. School, Plainfield, for 14 years. Earli- Susan Phelan Angelina M. Fazio, 86, a lifelong Muller lived in Springfield for 64 er, she was the charge nurse in the Susan S. Phelan, 61, of Summit resident of Summit, died March 26 in years before moving to Chatham. She orthopedic wing of Overlook Hospi- died March 22 in Morristown Memor- Overlook Hospital, Summit. worked for Kemper Insurance Co., tal, Summit, where she worked for 30 ial Hospital. Mrs. Fazio was an assembler at CR Summit, for 25 years before retiring. years. Mrs. Parducci was a graduate Born in Glen Ridge, Mrs. Phelan Bard, New Providence, for 15 years Mrs. Muller was a member of the •of St. Michael's Medical Center lived in Montclair before moving to before retiring in 1984. Earlier, she

WORSHIP CALENDAR Congregation at 9:30 a.m. the Nursery School 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all month; The Ladies Evening Group-3rd Wednesday BAPTIST conducts classes for children aged 2 1/2 to 4. A worship services. The church and all rooms are of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Kaffeeklatsch-lst and EVANGEL BAPTIST CHURCH summer camp is also available to children of this handicapped accessible 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Men's "SERVING CHRIST IN THE 21st CENTURY." age. Adult classes are held three nights a week Feliowship-2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 - 242 Shunpike Rd., Springfield. Rev, Frederick with two weekly Teen classes. We have an active a.m.; Choir-every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Mackey, Sr. Pastor. Sundays: 9:30 AM Bible Senior Set and very active Jr. NCSY and Sr. METHODIST Chapel. We also host various Outside group m Schoolfor all ages - Nursery through Seniors: NCSY chapters for pre-teens. Our Sisterhood, meetings: Springfield Garden Club, Children's at Newark Academy / Kindergarten thru 9th Grade Spanish Sunday School 9:30 am.and 5:30 pin. Adult Education and Youth groups provide a THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Community Choir, Learning Disabled Group, and 10:30 AM Worship Service and Nursery care - wide array of communal programming. For Summit is located in the heart of town on the Alanon. For information about any of our Where campers select their own activities 5:30-7:00 PM AWANA Club Program -for further information call the synagogue office at corner of Kent Place Boulevard and DeForest programs or services, call Gesele at the Church Children ages 4-11; 6:00 PM Evening Service & 973-467-9666. Avenue. Church School and Bible Study is held Offiqe: 973-379-4320, Mon. through Fri., 9:00 Open House Satu Nursery care. Wednesdays: 7:15 PM: Prayer, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship is at 10:30 a.m.-12noon; 1:00pm-4:00pm Praise and Bible Study: Junior/Senior High JEWISH - REFORM a.m.; the emphasis of which is to always have a Ministry. Active Youth Ministry; Wide-Range "good week" because of Paul's reminder to us in TEMPLE SHA'AREY SHALOM 78 S. Music Program. Ample Parking. Chair Lift his letter to the Romans "that ALL things work Call Neil Rothstein, Owner 973. 992.7767 / www.camphorizons.com Springfield Avenue, Springfield, (973) 379-5387. ROMAN CATHOLIC provided with assistance. All are invited and together for good for those who love God and are Joshua Goldstein, Rabbi; Amy Daniels, Cantor/ THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF welcomed to participate in worship with us. For called according to his purpose". The sermons Education Director; Nina Greenman, Pre-School LOUR-DES, 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside, are uplifting, Biblically sound and guaranteed to further information contact church office (973) 908-232-1162. Celebrate the Lord's Day: Director, Mindy SchrefF, Family Life Educator; keep you awake. The music and weekly 379-4351. Mondays - 7:00 pm - ENGLISH AS Anticipated Mass 5:00pm, Sunday at 7:30am, Edward Fink and Hank Rottenberg, Co- children's message are memorable. All are A SECOND LANGUAGE, 9:30am, 11:30am. Weekdays: Monday-Friday Presidents. Temple Sha'arey Shalom is a Reform welcome to hear the Good News of God's love 7:30am, Saturday 8:00am, Sacrament "of congregation affiliated with the Union for and salvation through Jesus Christ. Our church Reconciliation, Saturday at lpm. Perpetual JEWISH-CONSERVATIVE • Reform Judaism. Shabbat worship, enhanced by also offers nursery care, after worship volunteer choir, begins on Friday evenings at Adoration Chapel for personal prayer and TEMPLE BETH AHM 60 Temple Drive, refreshments and fellowship, and many lively 8:00 PM, with monthly Family and Alternative devotion. www.ollmountainside.org, Springfield. 973-376-0539. Mark Mallach, programs for everyone. Come worship with us Worship. Saturday morning Torah study class [email protected]. Rabbi. Richard Nadel, Cantor. Marilyn Garlen, and find out how you too can have a "good begins at 9:15 AM followed by worship at 10:30 President Beth Ahm is an egalitarian, week". Call the church office or Pastors Gina or AM. Religious school classes meet on Saturday THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. Conservative temple, with programming for all Rich Hendrickson, Senior Co-Pastors for more mornings for grades K-3; on Tuesday and JAMES, 45 South Springfieid Avenue, ages; Weekday servicesMon.-Fri. 7:00 AM Sun.- information at 908 277-1700. Thursday afternoons for 4-7; and Tuesday Springfield, New Jersey 07081.973-376-3044. Thurs.-7:45 PM Shabbat (Friday) 6:00 PM & evenings for post bar/bat nrit?vah students. Pre- SUNDAY EUCHARIST: Sat. 5:30 p.m. Sun. 8:30 PM Shabbat.day 9:30 AM & sunset; • Mott-Leeney Baseball: school, classes are available for children ages 2 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon. Reconciliation: Sundays, S:30 AM. Festival & Holiday mornings Session 1: June 19-23 v,:; ; ; 1/2 through 4. The Temple has the support of an PRESBYTERIAN Sat 1:00-2:00 p.m. Weekday Masses: 7:00 & 8:00 9:00 AM. Family and children services are active Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Renaissance COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN Session;}!:;June 2&-3CM;:;•-..-.: conducted regularly. Our Religious School (third- Group and Youth Group. A wide range of CHURCH, 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside, New seventh grade) meets on Sunday and Tuesday. Sfessionfll:July3-7 ":;;}: programs include Adult Education, Social Jersey 07092. You are invited to join us in There are formal classes for both High School UNITARIAN- sissior) tyi July 10-14 V v > Action, Inteifaith Outreach, Singles and Seniors. Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 am. This and pre-Religious School aged children. The UNIVERSALIST Session V:;July 17-2i:: For more information, call the Temple office. is a place for you to enjoy uplifting music and ; synagogue also sponsors a Pre-School Women's UNITARIAN CHURCH IN SUMMIT, 4 (973)379-5387. relevant messages that will energize and inspire League, Men's Club,, youth groups for sixth Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. 908-273- you. We offer a warm and friendly environment • Girls Basketball: July 17-21 through" twelfth graders, and a busy Adult 3245. www.ucsummit.org. Rev. Vannessa Rush with Bible study, Sunday school and active adult Education program. For more information, please LUTHERAN Southern, Minister, Emilie Boggis, Assistant and youth groups. For further information, please • Boys and Giris Fencing: contact our office during office hours. HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 639 Minister, Mitchell Vines, Music and Choir contact Dr. Christopher Belden, Pastor at 908- July 24-28 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, 07081, 973-379- Director. Sunday Services and religious education 232-9490. 4525, Fax 973-379-8887. Remo Madsen, Pastor. classes at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Adult • Boys and Girls Lacrosse: JEWISH-ORTHODOX Our Sunday Worship Service takes place at 10 Education and other programs. July 24-28 a.m. For information about our midweek FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 210 CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF children, teen, and adult programs, contact the: Morris Ave. at Church Mall, Springfield, 973- • Boys Basketball: SPRINGFIELD. ; 339 Mountain Avenue, NOTE: All copy changes must be made in Church Office Monday through Thursday, 8:30- 379-4320. Sunday School Classes for ages 3yrs. - Springfield. 973-467-9666. Chaim Marcus, Senior High 9:00 a.m. in our Parish House, July 31-Auqust 4 4:00 p.m. writing and received by Worrall Community Rabbi; Alan J. Yutet, Rabbi Emeritus; Solomon Sunday morning worship service 10:15 a.m. Newspapers No later than 12:00 Noon, Fridays • Boys and Girls Soccer: Greenfield, President. Congregation Israel is a REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND Children's Church is held during the worship prior to the following week's publication. SCHOOL, 229 Cowperthwaite PL, Westfield, MQTT-s iTNL\ August 7-11 Modern Orthodox synagogue. There are two service; Nursery care and facilities are provided. BAit PA IC-VMP daily weekday morning Minyans at 6:15 a.m. and Rev. Paul E. Kritsch, Pastor. (908) 232-1517. Opportunities for personal growth through Please address changes to: • Field Hockey: August 7-11 7;00 am. Daily weekday Mincha/Maariv Beginning Sunday, July 6, Summer Worship worship, Christian Education, Choir, ongoing Connie Sloan K services are also held. Call the shul office for Times are as follows: Sunday Worship Services, church activities, and Fellowship. Holy Worrall Community Newspapers | For more information and brochure, call 973.992.7000, ext. 212. times. There are two Shabbat morning services at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning Nursery Communion is held the 1st Sunday of every 1291 StuyvesantAve. 91 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 • www.newarka.edu 7:30 a.m.and 9:00 a.m. as well, as Junior available. Wednesday Evening Worship Service, P.O. Box 3109, Union, N.J. 07083 U/W THE OBSERVER WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COIV1 THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 — PAGE 7 City begins re-examination of Master Plan with public hearing

J By Joan M. Devlin After this was explained, Martin just the legal wording. He felt reas- •"I * m. «" *" • » 1* Staff Writer told the audience, 'Tonight our pri- sured, he said. SUMMIT — Former city Coun- mary objective is to listen to all of you There was some discussion about V cilwoman Cynthia Martin served as ... members of the community. Really, larger homes being built and chairperson of the Master Plan re- - \* - what we're interested in hearing are encroachment on open space. - •> »r"\ • . \- " t r \ • examination meeting, with Planning what changes you would like to see. Macioce said, "The council has the •."-•*. • • ••<:, 1 Board member Susan McDonough, What do we need to address?" year-end report from the Zoning _..>'•%:" ft * ••:^v .. ... ••" . ^ on March 23 at City Hall. The Rev. Denison Harrield, pastor Board, which is excellent and the most ^ .'.-;.::•>•?.•• •• 'YT\ ,' - w <^ The audience was sparse, but most of the Wallace Chapel, asked what comprehensive. It is very, very specif- of the Common Council members changes in affordable housing would ic on these issues. I can assure you were there, as was Mayor Jordan be from the Master Plan 2000. these issues will go back to council Glatt, who sat on the dais with the Senior citizen leader Grace Poli and we will have discussions, and that committee members, as did Council stood to remind them that the seniors positive thought is being put into this." President Frank Macioce. have petitioned Common Council for There was also discussion on turf Martin explained that, by law,their own building. playing fields. Mayor Glatt comment- every community in New Jersey is Resident Phil Roberts said his ed that it was a fact turf fields were required to have a master plan adopt- comments were directed to land use more environmentally sound than nat- ed by its planning board, and to re- and open space. "We urge you as res- ural grass. examine it every six years. idents to reinforce and keep residen- Bob Sheehan, who is also on the -,' • v. • J >' ' - - •* • .- .--- Summit's current master plan was tial areas intact. This is a closely knit Zoning Board, complimented the adopted in 2000, so, she said, "It is community. We live on Main Street committee on the Master Plan 2000, time for us to review it.and make across from Schering-Plough and and said, "It becomes the basis of changes, if any, this year." have three children. We heard a busi- making judgments on what is being In addition to the co-chairpersons, nessman was going to buy up the purchased. I think it is a wonderful there were 13 committee members, small open space for business use tool and maybe it should be updated." rhoto By Scan Him'} who are prominent members of the there." After mentioning the good things Deerfield School math teachers David Fogle and Peggy Best and in-class support community. They volunteered their Paul Deehan, a member of the that have happened in the city since teacher Judith Segail discuss the school's new Connected Math program. time and expertise to work with Mar- committee and former Planning that master plan, he said, "In addition, tin and McDonough on this endeavor, Board chairman, responded. "That on the Zoning Board, we are protect- which represents every phase of city can't happen without hearings, etc., ing and preserving the streetscapes life. and tonight we will take your com- . and we make sure the buildings are in New math program implemented "Actually, what is a master plan?" ments on this. An owner has a right to harmony with the rest of the neighbor- Deerfield uses student-focus, rather than content-focus Martin began. "We are re-examining build out." hood." the 2000 Master Plan, and it is a long- Zoning Officer Crista Anderson Sheehan indicated he had to speak By Paul Greulich they were dealing with a program that would help stu- \ range guide for land use within a added, "The owner is not proposing a about the impact of the freight train Staff Writer dents meet the standards of the state tests. The U.S.! community that sets fundamental pol- business there, but single family railway and how it would affect the MOUNTAINSIDE — Deerfield School's math Department of Education has ranked Connected Math , icy and standards upon which the homes instead." entire city. "If this comes through, it teachers are excited about a program with a new as one of the top five reviewed programs, out of 61 total. physical and social elements are Martin said, "We have duly noted will impact the city more than any- approach to middle school mathematics education. The Demand from schools to use the Connected Math I based in the community." your comments and there are no final thing we can conceive of, changing Connected Math program is in some ways an evolution program has been so high, in fact, that initially there She went on to say the plan covers plans for that property as yet and we the entire character of the neighbor- of the Everyday Math program that was developed pre- were problems printing enough textbooks. Deerfield land use, housing and recreation. are very aware. We thank you for your . hood and changing all of the neighbor- viously. teachers hope the growth of programs at the middle "What it is not is an end in itself. It is comments." hoods in traffic alone." Connected Math is part of a growing trend in educa- school level, which utilizes this method of teaching, will not Law. When our planning board Harrield said, "I would like you to Carolyn Baldacchini, new to Park tion moving toward a student-focus, rather than a con- eventually spread to high schools, where the curriculum reviews applications for any type of consider some changes that I believe Avenue, told how great and how tent-focus. This involves students often working togeth- is generally slower to change. development that comes before them, would show your concern for the total diverse her neighborhood is; with er in groups to apply what they've learned to hands-on Deerfield math* teachers Best and Fogle, and in-class they must determine whether the city of Summit and show you are seri- shopping and all one's needs within activities, as opposed to simply memorizing rules and support teacher Judith Segail are excited about this pro- application applies to our master ous about the housing1 in the city. The walking distance. She suggested to the principals by listening to a teacher lecture. gram. plan," she added. current master plan has a paragraph committee, "It may be a good idea to "There's a lot of self-discovery that goes on," said "This is my 33rd year teaching and I've never been as As an example, she cited popula- that says 'Affordable housing will be make a citizen's guide to the neighbor- math teacher Peggy Best. excited about a program as this," said Fogle. tion growth, which has a strong produced through the rehabilitation of hood." David Fogle, another math teacher, explained that The teachers agree that the favorable results thus far impact, "for keeping Summit the way exifiting housing.'" In her closing remarks to the pub- eighth-graders are not using the Connected Math pro- should ensure the Connected Math program has found a we want it to be." Deehan said, "That has been lic, Martin said, "Your comments gram this year because they are too accustomed to the permanent home with the students and educators at This re-examination must be done changed already..! don't have copies made tonight will be noted. We can be usual style of math programs to start in a new direction. Deerfield School. every six years. There are two parts; here, but I know it was changed." reached by e-mail to the committee at School officials spent a year looking at different pro- Staff Writer Paul Greulich can be reached at 908- the first is to determine the extent of "The new Master Plan should [email protected]. or grams before they made their choice, in order to be sure 686-7700, ext. 117, [email protected]. the growth increase, and secondly, reflect a positive effort on the part of mailed to The Master Plan Re-exami- Martin said, "We are charged with the city," said Harrield. nation Committee, City Hall, 512 identifying any changes in the current Deehan said the numbers changed Springfield Ave., Summit, N.J. master plan." in December with nine new units 07901." Based on the committee's findings, planned. Martin said they would take Martin added that all comments Children's hospital receives grant recommended changes — if any — a look at the wording and strengthen and suggestions are encouraged. Children's Specialized Hospital power wheelchairs, bicycles and other pital in the United States, treating will be presented to the Planning it, if necessary. Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin can be Foundation jrecently received an adaptive equipment," said Philip infants, children and young adults Board this coming fall for its adoption The minister said he was con-reached at 908-686-7700, ext 123, or $8,000 grant from the CVS/pharmacy Salerno, president and chief develop- from birth to 21 years of age. Chil- and approval. cerned about the moral aspect, not theobserver@thelocalsource. com. Charitable Trust, the private founda- ment officer for the foundation. "This dren's Specialized Hospital Founda- tion managed by CVS Corporation. gift, which will provide for new, tion is the nonprofit charitable organi- The funds will be used to purchase adjustable mat tables and part of an zation that raises funds to support pro- Annual Franklin School fair to take place on Saturday new equipment for the rehabilitation overhead lift system, will provide a grams and services at the hospital. Franklin School in Summit will have its annual The PTO invites everyone to come and enjoy face technology department at the hospital. real benefit and added comfort to our Based in Mountainside, the founda- school fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The painting, games, prizes, a cake walk, goldfish toss, "Over 400 children visit the rehab patients." tion is the only organization of its kind theme will be "Franklin School Goes On a Jungle food and a raffle-auction. tech clinic at the hospital each year, Children's Specialized Hospital is where every gift has a direct impact on1 Safari." The school is located at 136 Blackburn Road. where they are fitted with manual and the largest pediatric rehabilitation hos- the lives of special needs children. & SERVICE Dl ADDITIONS AIR CONDITIONING CARPENTRY CLEANING SERVICE DRIVEWAYS ELECTRICIAN FLOORS FULLY ZAVOCKf QUALITY INSUREO, KREDER ELECTRIC, INC. SALEM FLOORS PAVING CO., INC. 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COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Take notice lhat !he following decision NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: was made at the regular meeting of the !"•> Board of Adjustment held on Tuesday, LENA DOMOVSKAYA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol- March 21, 2006: STEVEN F. ROTH, and each of their lowing proposed ordinance was intro- lowing proposed ordinance was Intro- heirs, devisees, and personal represen- duced and passed an first reading at a duced^ and passed on first reading at a Application #2006-6 tatives, and his, her, their or any of meeting of the Mayor and Council of the their successors in right, title and meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borougn of Mountainside in the County of Borough of Mountainside In the County of Applicant: MATTHEW CRYSTAL • Interest Union, New Jersey, held on She 21s! day Union, New Jersey, held on the 21st day of March, 2006 and that said ordinance of March, 2006 and that said ordinance Siie Location: 32 SALTER STREET ! YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND will be taken up for further consideration will be taken up for further consideration REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, for final passage at the meeting of said for final passage at the meeting of said Block: 702 Lot(s): 2 ! GOLDBERG S ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain- Mayor and Council to be hetd in the Mayor and Council to be held in the tiff's attorneys; whose address is 200 Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Moun- Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Moun- Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, tainside, New Jersey on the 18th day of tainside, New Jersey on the 18th day of For: To permit a five foot high white pihk- New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- April 26 at 8:00 PM, or as soon thereafter April, 2006 at 8:00 PM, or as soon there- et fence to be located In the front yard ber 1-908-233-B500, an Answer to the as said matter can be reached, at which after as said matter can be reached, at Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- time and place all persons who may be Which time and place all persons who may Was: Granted sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in interested therein will be given an oppor- be interested therein will be given an which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is plaintiff, tunity {o be heard concerning the same. opportunity to be heard concerning the Said application is on file In the Office of and LENA DOMOVSKAYA, et al., are same. the Secretary of the Board of Adjustment, defendants, pending in the Superior Court Martha De Jesus Annex Building, 20 North Triveit Avenue. of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union Acting Borough Clerk Martha DeJesus Township of Springfield, New Jersey and County, and bearing Docket F-4363-06 ORDINANCE 1107-2006 Acting Borough Clerk is available for puSlic inspection. within thirty-five (35) days after ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 12 OF ORDINANCE 1106-2006 Robert C. Kirkpatrick 03/30/2006 exclusive of such date, or if THE LAND USE AND ZONING CODE AND AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE THE Board Secretary published after 03/30/2006, (35) days CHAPTER 9, BUILDING AND HOUSING SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO U141114 OBS March 30. 2006 ($10.8B) after the actual date of such publication, OF THE BOROUGH CODE RELATING TO THOUSAND DOLLARS {$132,0001 FROM exclusive of such date. If you fail to do MINIMUM FINES AND ENFORCEMENT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND so, judgment by default may be rendered OF VIOLATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS AT BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE against you for the relief demanded in the DEERFIELD SOFTBALL, BASEBALL & COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- BE IT ORDAINED, fay the Governing SOCCER FIELDS sure Complaint. You shall file your Body of the Borough of Mountainside, NOTICE OF PASSED ORDNANCE ^ Answer and proof of service in duplicate County of Union State of New Jersey as WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the with the Clerk of the Superior Court of follows: Borough of Mountainside desire to install NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that thoIff* New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN i. Article 12, Section 205 of the Land Use lighting at Deerfield Sports Fields: and lowing ordinance was passed and adbf • 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together and Zoning Code of the Borough shall be WHEREAS, funds up to the amount of ed on second and final reading at a Reg- with your check in the sum of $135.00 amended to read as follows: $132,000.00 may be needed for this proj- ular Meeting duly held by the Mayor sarr representing the filing fee in accordance 1205 PENALTIES. The owner of any ect; and Council of we Borough of Mountainside, with the rules of civil practice and proce- building or structure, lot or land or part WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the County of Union, New Jersev in tho dure. thereof, where anything in violation of th+e Borough of Mountainside concurs that the Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Moun- ordlnanoo the Land Use. Zoning or improvements are necessary; tainside, New Jersey held on the 21st day This action has been instituted for the Stnrmwater Ordinancees of ththe Borouggh NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, of March, 2006. purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage shalhlll be placeld d or shalhalhlll existexiist , and any by the Mayor and Council of the Borough Marsha De Jeiius dated 11/22/2002 made by Lena architect, engineer, builderbild , contractor, of Mountainside, that the sum of Acting Borough Clork Domovskaya and Steven F. Roth as mort- agent, person or corporation employed in $132,000.00 be and is hereby appropriat- gagors, to Mortgage Registration Sys- connection therewith and who assists in ed from the Capital Improvement Fund for ORDINANCE 1105-2006 tems, Inc. as nominee for Equity One, Inc. the commission of such violation shall Installation of lights at Deerfield Softball, recorded on 12/13/2002 in Book 9820 of each be guilty of a separate offense and Baseball & Soccer Fields', AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDI- Mortgages for Union County, Page 0579 upon conviction thereof shall be liable to BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED (hai the NANCE 1062-2003 FIXING SALARY which Mortgage was assigned on to the a fino of not moro than 830000 or to Borough of Mountainside shall be reim- RANGES FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL plaintiff, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; and (2) bursed by the Reserve for Recreation EMPLOYEES to recover possession of, and concerns both ouoh fine or imprisonment, ei Equipment in the amount of $25,000.00 to U141132 OBS March 30, 2006 ($9.00) premises commonly known as 244 Short both uip to the maximum amount permitted be returned to the Capital improvement Hills Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081. J.^.ASA . 40:95-50 7 as amended from Fund. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, time Jto tirotiro~ U141334 OBS March 30, 2006 ($21.38) PUBLIC NOTICE you may communicate with the New Jer- The following shall be added to the sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- end of Chapter 9, Building and Housing of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that deci- 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer the Borougugh Code: TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD sions were made at a public meeting by Referral Service of the County of venue ENFORCEMENT and PENALTIES: In the Mountainside Planning Board on Feb- by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot addition and not In limitation of .any Take notice that the following decision ruary 9, 2006 at the Mountainside Munici- afford an attorney, you may communicate other enforcement and penalty provision's was made at the regular meeting of the pal Building, 1385 Route 22, Mountain- with the Legal Services office of the provided in the Borough Ordinances ana Board of Adjustment held on Tuesday, side, NJ 07M2. • County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. in the State Uniform Construction CodeT March 21, 2006: Steven Roth and Lena Domovskaya, any owner, user, contractor, engineer. Gregory Crisitiello, 1041 Prospect both single, and each of their heirs, architect, agent person or corporation Application #2006-2 Avenue, Block 5.A, Lot 9 - Two story, devisees, and personal representatives, who violates the Borouoh Housing apo cabana with variances. and his, her, their or any of their succes- Building Ordinances or assists in the Applicant: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS APPROVED sors in right, title and interest are made commission of such violation, upon con- PCS, LLC Elizabeth Kelly, 1429 Woodacres Drive, party defendants to this foreclosure viction there of. shallbe liable to a fine or Block 3.E, Lot 14 - Addition to a kitchaf: action because executed plaintiff's obli- imprisonment or both, up to the maximum Site Location: 1 CORNELL PARKWAY with variances. gation and mortgage being foreclosed amount permitted bvM,J.S.A. 40:49-5. as APPROVED herein and may be liable for any deficien- amended from time to tirneT Block: 3903 Lot(s): 16 Zahkar Vaynberg, 1279 Old Farm Rond. cy and because the owners of record of Each and eyerv day that such violation Block 16.K, Lot 101 - Air dome over poo Photo By Sean Havey the mortgaged premises being foreclosed continues shall be deemed a separate For: A use variance for height to permit a with variances. herein and for any lien, claim or interest and distinct violation. 150 foot high monopole with two (2) whip DE14IEI.) Mountainside resident Ellie Leick, 10, practices order- may have in, to or against the mortgaged Mi! Any provisons of the Borough Ordi- antennas at the top which may rise twen- Ruth M. Rees, Secretary premises. nances, which are inconsistent with these ty feet to a total height of 170 feet; a side U141467 OBS March 30, 2006 ($8.6S) ing from a menu at the borough recreation department's DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK amendments, are hereby repealed. yard setback variance and preliminary SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this and final site plan approval. 'Dining with Dazzle' class. The dining etiquette class for THIS IS AN ATTEMPT Ordinance shall take effect upon final children was held March 18 at Charlie Brown's Steak- TO COLLECT A DEBT. passage and publication as required by Was: Granted ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED law. REAL ESTATE house in Union. WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. U141336 OBS March 30, 2006 ($32.25) Said application is on file In the Office of File XWZ 75262 the Secretary of the Board of Adjustment, U141660 OBS March 30, 2006 ($32.63) Annex Building, 20 North Trivett Avenue, CLASSIFIEDS Township of Springfield, New Jersey and BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE is available for public inspection. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BID Robert C. Kirkpatrick Board Secretary NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applica- TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be U141109 OBS March 30, 2006 ($12.75) CLUBS IN THE NEWS tions will be heard at a public meeting of received by the Acting Borough Clerk of SELLING the Mountainside Planning Board on April the Borough of Mountainside for: 13, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. in the Mountainside SALE OF: 1990 Gray Honda Civic Busy Bees senior social Foothil! Club to meet Municipal Building, 1365 Route 22, Moun- TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD tainside, NJ 07092. VIN#1 HGED364XLL004468 YOUR group seeks members The next Foothill Club luncheon Mileage: 138,486 Take notice that the following decision Continuation of Timothy Shea, Dunn Park- Bids will be opened and read in public at was made at the regular meeting of the The Busy Bees senior volunteer will be held on April 6 at noon at B.G. way, Block 10.E, Lot 3 - Major three-lot the Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Board of Adjustment held on Tuesday, Fields Restaurant, 560 Springfield subdivision. Mountainside, New Jersey on April 10, March 21, 2006: HOME? and social group is seeking new 2006 at 10:30 A.M., prevailing time. Ave., Westfield. DenBleyker, 1433 Woodacres Drive, Block All bids shall be in accordance with the Application #2006-5 RENTING YOUR members. 3.E, Lot 13 - Two-story addition, enclo- following plans and specifications. Pro- Hollace Hoffman will speak about sure of a porch, 2nd floor addition, and posal blanks, specifications and instruc- Applicant: ANNA L. MARINO PROPERTY? The group meets every Thursday other work, contrary to Sections tions to bidders may be obtained at the "What Life Was Like Before Super- 1009 -'">'--•- office of the Borougn Clerk, Mountainside Site Location: 29 CRESCENT ROAD Placing an ad in our Essex County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Com- 1009 Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, markets." 1009 Mountainside, New Jersey. Block: 504 Lot(s): 12 or Union County Classifieds munity Room at Summit Senior 1009 Bids must be made on the Borough's Guests are welcome. 1009 () lo coer form of bid and must be enclosed in a For: A variance for iot coverage to permit is a great way to reach Housing, 12 Chestnut Ave. front yard coverage. sealed envelope addressed to the Bor- the construction of an addition. For reservations, call Genevieve at ough Clerk, Borough of Mountainside, thousands of potential buyers Members enjoy crocheting and 908-232-3626. Celona, 1137 Sawmill Road, Block 5.P, 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, New Jer- Was: Granted Lot 12 - Front porch renovation and addi- sey 07092 and mailed or hand delivered or customers on a weekly basis. knitting lap blankets, clothing and tion in rear, and other work, contrary to at the place and hour named. Bids shall Said application is on file in the Office of Sections 1009(c)(2) front yard under be endorsed on the outside of the the Secretary of the Board of Adjustment, Contact us today! ; hats, which are donated to area char- Garden Club meeting 30.ft., 1009Cc)(5) lot area under 15,000 lope with the name and address o nve- Annex Building, 20 North Trivetf Avenue, sq. ft., 1009(c){5) lot area within 150 ft. d d bid- Township of Springfield, New Jersey and ities and hospitals. Other men and scheduled Is available for public inspection. Search your iocal classifieds women members play card games Ingrassia, 1399 Chapel Hill, block 4.C, BID FOR: SURPLUS VEHICLE Robert C. Kirkpatrick on the Internet at: ! The Springfield Garden Club will Lot 17.X - Driveway expansion-in side Each proposal must be accompanied by Board Secretary yard and front walkway expansion, con- certified check, cashier's check or bid U141113 OBS March 30, 2006 ($10.88) www. localsource. com. and bingo. Twice a year, the group meet April 19 at 7:15 p.m. in the Pres- trary to Section 1003(e)(1)(E) driveway in bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the side yard. full amount bid, not to exceed organizes a bake sale as a charitable byterian Parish House, 37 Church $20,000.00, and made payable to the Bor- ough of Mountainside as a ProposalGuar- E-mail us at: i • fund-raiser. Mall, Springfield. Boenning, 1577 Grouse Lane, Block 3.N, anty. TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD [email protected] Lot 34 - Addition, contrary to Sections Bidders are required to comply with the COUNTY OF UNION Bring a brown bag lunch to a The speaker, Dr. Karen Ensle of iOO9(c)(5) lot width under 100 ft., requirements of P.L.1975, c.127 (NJAC 1009(c)(5) lot area within 150 ft., 17:27). TAKE NOTICE that the Regular Town- meeting and join fellow area seniors Westfield, will give a talk titled, "Who 1003(e)(1)(E) driveway in side yard. The Borough of Mountainside hereby ship Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, for hours of fellowship and lively Gets Grandma's Yellow Plate?" reserves the right to reject any and all March 28, 2006. at 8 p.m., in the Munici- All applications are subject to the Moun- bids and to award the contract to any bid- pal Building, has been cancelled and -.'V*- J* Refreshments will be served. tainside Land Use Ordinance qnd are sub- der whose proposal, in the Borough's rescheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at conversation. ject to bulk variances, if required. judgment, best serves its interest. 8 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The For more information, call Sharon Ruth M. Rees, Secretary Prospective Bidders are to make Workshop Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. For more information, call Lina U141654 OBS March 30, 2006 ($18.00) arrangements for appointment to prior to the Regular Meeting. at 973-921-0303. inspect the vehicles with Chief James In light of the above, the Special Budget DiGirolomo at 908-273-9269. J. Debbie, Jr.. Mountainside Police Meeting previously advertised has been Dept. 908-232-8100. cancelled. By order of the Mayor and Council Kathleen D. Wisniewski ADVERTISE Martha De Jesus, Acting Borough Clerk Township Clerk PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY! U141116 OBS March 30, 2006 ($20.63) U141269 OBS March 30, 2006 ($6.38) Directory ENTER OUR HOLIDAY CONTEST

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PR1NGF1ELD SUMMIT CAR Fill This Space WASH & DETAIL CENTER HAPPY To Help Your Springfield Ave 100 Springfield Ave HOLIDAYS Business Call Summit Sherry or Heiene 908-686-7700. Summit 5 A perfect 12-0 Greenwald, Laraway boys tennis All-America wrestlers has quality Place 5th and 4th in Senior Nationals By Jeff Cummins Staff Writer By Jeff Cummins Last year the Summit boys' tennis Staff Writer team finished 16-8, defeating Madison Most wrestling fans would think there aren't many challenges left for David for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group Greenwald or Bobby Laraway. The only challenges that matter will occur on the 2 championship. collegiate level. This year, the Hilltoppers are still Greenwald, who wrestled for St. Mary's High School in Rutherford, and Lar- focused on becoming the best, but away, who wrestled for St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, both hail from Union. they won't have things that easy. The two wrestlers represented New Jersey well at the National High School Graduation and injuries hit Summit Coaches Association Senior Nationals Wrestling Tournament in Pittsburgh last hard. Summit still has a chance to be weekend. ; very competitive, but, as coach Bob Greenwald placed fifth at 135 pounds in the tournament, while Laraway, also McNutt said, they will have to work a prep national champion at 171 pounds, placed fourth. As a result of their outstanding performances against some of the best very hard to duplicate past successes. j The Hilltoppers are situated in wrestlers in the country, both grapplers earned Ail-American status. Central Jersey, Group 2 this year for Greenwald competed in a division that included 76 wrestlers. In his first the first time. match, he won a tough 8-6 decision against Jacob West of Idaho. Greenwald fol- lowed that up by using a cradle to pin two-time California state champion Senior captain Dave Richards and ! junior Leo Sprinzen are neck and Christopher Drouin in 2:10. neck, trying to determine which one Nathan Schweitzer of North Dakota gave Greenwald a tough battle before will play first singles. Greenwald edged Schweitzer 4-3. ] "They're quality players and they Next up was Michael Egan of Morris Knolls, who many expected would are certainly competitive," McNutt meet Greenwald in the NJSIAA Tournament before an Egan loss prevented iUu said. "They haven't decided which is matchup. : I which yet. They're very close and they Greenwald won the long-awaited match, defeating Egan by a 10-6 decision jL J and advancing to face three-time Colorado state champion Quinten Fuehtes, will be competitive in the counties at The Mountainside 5th and 6th grade traveling boys' team excelled in the Garden State whatever position there is to play. who entered the match ranked No. 1 in the nation. Basketball League, capturing the regular season championship with a perfect 12-0 mark. Fuentes defeated Greenwald by a major decision score of 11-3, sending They will be the top three players in Front row, from left, are Matt Doyle, Logan Turner, Garrett Hain and Ryan Quinn. Back either position in the county tourna- Greenwald to the wrestlebacks, where he lost to Ohio's Pat McLemore by a 12- row, from left, are Luke Mirabelli, Stephen Amalfe, Logan Kelley, coach John Amalfe, 8 count to finish fifth. I ment. Billy Worswick, Tyler Endaz and Dylan Hain. "Leo's very aggressive and comes "It was good for him to place so high in the nationals, because his new col- to the net a lot. Dave's a little more of lege coach was in the stands," said Gary Greenwald, David's father. "He was a backcourt player, but he also will excited that his coach saw that." ' come to the net. They are both are Greenwald will continue at Northern Iowa. extremely quick on the court and they Youth grapplers excel Laraway, still undecided on where he will wrestle in college, finished filth at move very well, so they get to most last year's junior nationals. His first match resulted in a 10-0 major decision over shots." Mountainside resident Patrick Eichner, 12, did well to in the finals. In the quarterfinals, Eichner defeated the state Maryland's Josh Whitelock. That's pretty much where the cer- place second in the 105-pound weight class in the Junior runner-up from the 2004 tournament and in the semifinals, He followed that with a 3:39 pin of Arizona's Benjamin Reedy. Jantzcn tainty ends for the Hilltoppers. Junior State Wrestling Championships held earlier this month in he defeated the eventual fifth-place finisher in a match that Minton of Virginia then defeated Laraway 5-1, sending Laraway to the wrestle- Zach Goff would be playing third sin- Egg Harbor. went to quadruple overtime. backs. Undeterred, Laraway pinned Colorado's Clayton Weaver in 52 seconds gles, but he hurt his foot in a challenge Eight regional qualifiers are held throughout the state Coached by Tim Shallcross, who is long respected as a and edged Pennsylvania's Josh Rock 2-1 in a match that was tied 1-1 with four match, leaving Summit's lineup up in over a two-month period, with the top 24 wrestlers advanc- youth coach in the area and was a Governor Livingston seconds left. the air. GofF is out for at least a few ing in weight classes from 70 pounds to heavyweight. High School champion grappler during the 1970s, Moun- Laraway got the winning point by mule-kicking his way out of Rock's con- weeks. Teammate Joey Hoy, also from Mountainside, qualified tainside youth wrestlers have been able to rise to the very trol for a one-point escape just before the final second. GofTs injury probably means that for the tournament as well. top in the state as members of the Highlander Wrestling Laraway then faced another Pennsylvania wrestler, Mario Morelli, pinning junior John Angioni will likely play Eichner won four matches before falling by a 6-5 score Club in Berkeley Heights. him in 3:26, which set up a rematch with Minton. This time, Laraway avenged third singles for. Summit. Angioni let- his earlier loss, winning a 3-2 decision over Minton. • j tered during his freshman and sopho- Laraway then hit the end of the line when he lost a 13-5 major decision to more years, playing second doubles. Colby Covington of Oregon, which resulted in him finishing fourth. i Had Goff been healthy, McNutt Cranford softball is eyein Jordan Burroughs, wrio defeated Greenwald 9-8 in the NJSIAA Tournament said that he would have expected that 135-pound final and who handed Greenwald two of his three losses this year, Mike Shea and Angione would be the also went on to win the national championship at 135. first doubles team, but Goff's injury Greenwald, Laraway and Burroughs were among the standout grapplers that another successful season : helped New Jersey win the team championship. forced the Summit program to adapt. ; Four other players McNutt expects Jeff Cummins may be reached for at [email protected]. : to contribute include sophomore Eliot Morge-led Cougars among top squads in UC • Laraway to wrestle again on Saturday, See Page 13 i • Cloven, senior Dan GledhilL senior By JR Parachini Last year's centerfielder was First Team All-County Scott Leighton and junior Alex Sports Editor selection Jillian Berkowitz, who graduated. She batted Kramer. « With seven returning starters in the mix, first-year Cran- .373, with five doubles, four home runs, 22 RBI and 17 McNutt is confident that hard work ford head softball coach Shannon Norton has a team ready runs. Roselle Park qol won't-scare off his team, which dealt and anxious to step it up a notch. Vanbenschoten will start in left field. Fellow freshman with some difficult matches last year. That means seriously contending for May's Union Deanna Russomanno is the second baseman. sparked by "We played a whole, bunch of real- County Tournament championship. "We're working to improve offensively," Norton said. ly good teams we hadn't played before Cranford reached the semifinals last year, falling to "Any day we can get hitting in, I've seen drastic improve- By Jeff Cummins last year, including New Brunswick, Governor Livingston 1-0 in nine innings. Two of the coun- ment. Our conditioning and going to the batting cages has Staff Writer j Cumberland and Millburn." McNutt ty's top three pitchers were involved in that contest, with helped." Roselle Park is coming off a reasonably good season in golf, having finished said. "We had a lot of really great Cranford's Elena Morge tossing a four-hitter that included Cranford had success in scrimmages against Verona and 11-9 last year. The Panthers have a decent amount of talented players, but jun-i matches. We didn't win many of them, 16 strikeouts and one walk. GL's Capri Catalano hurled a Mount St. Dominic last weekend. ior Nick Genovese brings something else. ; i but we had a lot of fun and they got us three-hitter, fanning 15 and walking one. Catalano returns "We hit the ball all over the place, so I don't see offense Genovese may be among the best golfers in the Mountain Valley Conference ready for the states because they were as GL's pitcher this season, now a junior. as a problem at all," Norton said. and he brings an interesting twist. Like movie character Happy Gilmore, played much, much tougher teams." The other top pitcher in the county is Brearley junior As far as the states last year, Cranford fell in the Central by Adam Sandier, Genovese is a hockey player in the winter. Now the Hilltoppers face a serious Jenna Vitale, who pitched the Bears to their first UCT title Jersey, Group 2 quarterfinals at home to Iselin Kennedy by Coach Bruce Coultas felt that hockey helps Nick's golf game, to say nothing, challenge. They're in a conference in ever last season as a sophomore. a 6-1 score. of his aggressiveness. which five or six teams are pretty Cranford will make a pitch for its second UCT crown The Cougars are back in North 2, Group 3 this year. "Nick doesn't have a lot of experience, but he should be playing in the high good, with West Essex being the and first since 2002. GL won UCT titles in 1997, 1999 and NOTES: Cranford' does not play Brearley or GL in the 30s and he'll probably qualify for the states and counties," Coultas said. "He favorite. Nonetheless, McNutt is 2001. ". - regular season this year. played No. 2 for me last year. He's a hockey player, so he's got great hand-eye adamant that the team must continue "We want to be competitive and would love to win the This is the Cougars' final season as a member of the coordination and I'm looking for him to do well. to forge ahead and marry the hard counties this year," said Norton, who as Shannon Wagner Watchung Conference's National Division. "He's going to have a nice season. He's very dedicated, working hard >i( work necessary to win a title. (maiden name) pitched Westfield to its last UCT crown as Last years' repeat Watchung-National champion, Cran- improving." / "I wouldn't call it a rebuilding a senior in 1998. "I definitely think we can. Most of our ford will be in the Mountain Division of the Mountain Val- Freshman Dan Heis might also have made some noise for Roselle Park, but year," McNutt said. "It's a year we'll starters return and the girls' have worked so hard. We will ley Conference next season. he broke his leg in gym class and the prognosis is that he'll be out six to eight have to work very hard to achieve the take the season game by game." Pitchers: Elena Morge, senior, returner. weeks. kind of success we had in the past." Norton takes over the reigns from Terry Biunno, who Katherine Vanbenschoten, freshman. Seniors Doug Panetta and Anthony lachio are solid golfers. After them, NOTES: After beating Madison was one of the most successful and highly-respected coach- Catcher: Crista Colaneri, senior, returner. Roselle Park will field a very young team. by a 4-1 score to win North 2, Group es in Union County. Norton served as a volunteer assistant First base: Lindsay Dolan, junior, returner. "We're young this year," Coultas said. "1 have 22 kids out for the team, but 1 2, Summit defeated Rumson 4-1 in the to Biunno the past two seasons. Second base: Deanna Russomanno, freshman. only have two seniors. The juniors, sophomores and freshmen are pretty evenly Group 2 semifinals. The Hilltoppers "Terry has been great," Norton said. "Obviously, I never Third base: Melissa Clericuzio, junior, returner. divided, so the future looks real good." were then defeated by Tenafly 4-1 in coached before. I watched her run everything. She was Shortstop: Lisa Levonas, junior, returner. Also on the roster are junior Andrew Deegan and freshmen Anthony Zangari the Group 2 final. extremely organized, always had a great game plan and Left field: Katherine Vanbenschoten, freshman. 'and John Parin. Coultas noted that Deegan lacks experience, but he could come In the states, Summit was sparked pushed the kids hard." Center field: Tina DiPasquale, senior, returner. through, while Zangari, who wrestled in the winter, is starting to turn in some at second singles last year by Varun Norton is a Rutgers graduate who teaches 8th grade sci- Right field: Katie Ramey, senior, returner. good scores and could develop as the season goes along. Gehani. ence at Orange Avenue School in Cranford. « "I have a nucleus of young kids who could really come on," Coultas said. In the Union County Tournament, "Terry showed me how to have fun, have a winning Schedule: "Hopefully, there will be some surprises. We just have to wait and see. Summit finished second to Westfield. record and get the most out of your kids," Norton said. "Of April 1 at Livingston, 2 p.m. "Their enthusiasm is great. These kids have been out playing in the cold In the finals, Gehani won the third sin- course, she is also a legend in Union County." April 3 at Westfield, 4 p.m. weather and the wind. They just can't wait to get out there. If we could win on gles title, while Goff and Max Potesky Norton's first year will be study in the past, present and April 7 Linden, 4 p.m. enthusiasm, we would be undefeated. They're great kids and they really want to were second at first doubles and Vir future. The past and present is three-year No. 1 pitcher April 8 Cedar Grove Tournament, play, so from that standpoint, it's fun." Singh and Ben Sangree second at sec- Morge, a crafty lefthander with a blistering fastball. She 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. "It's fun coaching them and it's fun being with them. They're just good kids." ond doubles. will continue her softball-playing days in college at Rut- April 10 at Scotch Plains, 4 p.m. Coultas doesn't fool himself into believing he has the depth of Westfield, • - : gers-Newark. April 11 Shabazz, 4 p.m. Cranford or Scotch Plains. He will gladly tell you that when golfers have pro- Schedule: The future is No. 2 pitcher, freshman Katherine Vanben- April 15 Colonia Classic, fessional lessons, they're more likely to fare well on the course. April 3 at Morris Hills, 4 p.m. schoten, a righty who will start in the outfield. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Coultas focuses on the MVC, where he thinks that New Providence and Day- •'. • April 7 West Essex, 4 p.m. "Elena has a lot more confidence this year," Norton said. April 17 Irvington, 4 p.m. ton will be the top teams to contend with. That simplifies things for the Panthers, April 11 Parsippany Hills, 4 p.m. "She's very quiet and it's hard to tell if she ever gets nerv- April 19 at Elizabeth, 4 p.m. who face the same quandary many teams face. April 17 at Chatham, 4 p.m. ous. I can see a lot more confidence in her pitches." April 21 at East Side, 4 p.m. They've got to find quality golfers to fill out their lineup. If they do that, the April 19 Mendham, 4 p,m. Morge was 17-6 last year, with 201 strikeouts, 27 walks April 24 Kearny, 4 p.m. Panthers could compete among the best in the MVC. April 21 at Hanover Park, 4 pjn. and an impressive 1.17 earned-run average. A repeat First April 26 Plainfield, 4 p.m. Jeff Cummins may be reachedat [email protected]. April 24 Parsippany, 4 p.m. Team All-County selection, Morge also batted ,563, with April 27 Edison, 4 p.m. " For a preview of the Cranford golf team, See Page 10 April 26 Morris Hills, 4 p.m. seven homers, 36 RBI and 25 runs. at Adams Avenue Field May 1 at West Essex, 4 p.m. Her batterymate is senior catcher Crista Colaneri, one of April 29 at Rutherford, 11 a.m. INSIDE May 5 at Parsippany Hills, 4 p.m. the other six returning starters. May 1 at Union, 4 p.m. May 8 Chatham, 4 p.m. "Her and Crista played together in the off-season," Nor- May 3 Westfield, 4 p.m. PAGE 10 - Union, Summit softball; Johnson boys' lacrosse previews May 10 at Mendham, 4 p.m. ton said. May 4 at North Bergen, 4 p.m. May 11 Hanover Park, 4 p.m. The other returning starters include junior first baseman May 10 at Linden, 4 p.m. PAGE 11 - Cranford and Roselle Catholic baseball previews May 15 at Parsippany, 4 p.m. Lindsay Dolan, junior third baseman Melissa Clericuzio, May 15 Scotch Plains, 4 p.m.

•-.••• " junior shortstop Lisa Levonas, senior centerfielder Tina May 17 at Shabazz, 4 p.m. PAGE 12 - St. Patrick's, Linden were best boys' hoop teams in state Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be DiPasquale and senior rightfielder Katie Ramey. May 22 at Sayreville, 4 p.m. reached for comment at DiPasquale was the leftfielder last year, while Ramey May 24 Hudson County High Tech, PAGE 13 - Summit Middle School harriers are unbeatable [email protected]. played right field on and off. 4 p.m. at Adams Avenue Field

ft PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Anthes, Wilcox and McKay are veteran Cougar golfers To lead defending UC champion Cranford By Jeff Cummins Watchung Conference and the county. Last year we broke Staff Writer Westfield's hold on the Union County title. We've won the Cranford faces a mild challenge this year in golf. championship four of the last nine years and Westfield lias The Cougars are coming off an 18-1 season in which won the other live. Of course, they won the Tournament of they won the Union County championship. They've got Champions last year. three veteran golfers. "It's a good rivalry. The kids all know each other. West- Beyond that, they'll have to develop some people and field had a very long winning streak and we beat them to do so quickly. . break that streak last year." Seniors Tom Anthes, Steve Wilcox and Colin McKay So, Cranford understands the situation perfectly. If the give coach Bill Ray three strong golfers he can count on Cougars can find some new golfers, they have a much bet- immediately. It's not as automatic as last year, but the ter chance of competing with Westfield and Scotch Plains. Cougars are eager to see which new golfers may emerge In the remaining time before meeting their opponents at from their pre-season preparation. Echo Lake in Westfield, the Cougars continue to quietly "Right now, we're still in a playoff mode," Ray said. hone their skills, with Ray keeping an eye out for the few "Those are pretty much the only guys I'd say are locked in golfers who might just give the Cougars an edge. right now. "Last year, we had six very legitimate players. On any Schedule: - „ Photo hy Barbara Kokkalis given day, our sixth player could have our low score. This April 3 Linden, Echo Lake, 3:15 p.m. Union softball coach Chris Flinn has five standout seniors he can count on. From left, are year, I'm hoping that three players can emerge from the April 4 Union, Echo Lake, 3:15 Jessica Ramirez, Carrie Sciancalepore, Kristen Rivera, Flinn, Jackie Zieser and Lauren group of guys vying to play. April 5 at Roselle Park, Galloping Hill, 3:20 Canales. The Farmers open Monday at home at 4 p.m. vs. conference rival Irvington. "We've been working on it, hoping they can get them- April 6 Brearley, Echo Lake, 3:15 selves together for the season." April 17 Roselle Catholic, Roselle Golf Course, 3:10 The players vying for the other three spots include two April 18 at Scotch Plains, Shackamaxon, 3:15 seniors, Alex Berrios and Dan D'Antico; two juniors, April 19 at Summit, Canoe Brook, 3:15 Speed, contact hitting and Conor Byrnes and Franco DiFabio and two sophomores, April 20 Johnson, Echo Lake, 3:20 Joe DiPasquale and P.J. Ernst. A quick look at that group of April 24 at Newark East Side, Galloping Hill, 3:50 names would lead a reader to believe it's an experienced April 25 at St. Peter's Prep, Forest Hills, 3:15 defense will lead Farmers group, but Ray said that's not the case. April 26 Lincoln, Echo Lake, 4:00 "D'Antico, DeFabio and Berrios didn't even play last April 27 at Elizabeth, Oak Ridge, 3:50 year," Ray said. "So, despite their age, they really don't May 1 Watchung Conference, Shackamaxon, 9 a.m. Union softball has seven starters back in fold have the experience." May 2 Warldaw-Hartridge, Echo Lake, 3:15 By JR Parachini "Offensively, the key will be to get Canales and So the plan is simple. Count on the experienced players May 3:at Union Catholic, Ash Brook, 3:20 Sports Editor Goncalves on base at the top of the order because they are to do what they usually do and find three other players to May 4 at Newark East Side, Weequahic Park, 3:!5 Speed, contact rutting and defense are the strengths of both fast and good contact hitters," Flinn said. "That will fill out the lineup. The only problem is that it's not quite May 8 at Gov. Livingston, Ashbrook, 3:20 the Union softball team. help us, especially, early in the game and hopefully get us that automatic. Wilcox is still recovering from wrestling May 9 at Johnson, Hyatt Hills, 3:30 The Fanners return seven starters, including their entire a lead." season. May 11 Union County Tournament, Echo Lake, 1 p.m. infield, from a team that finished 17-11 in 2005 and reached Flinn expects the Fanners to play error-free ball, defen- "Anthes and Wilcox are both very good players," Ray May 15 State Sectionals, 8 a.m. the Union County Tournament and North 2, Group 4 quar- sively, for the most part. said. "Right now, Wilcox has a bad shoulder from May 16 St. Peter's Prep, Echo Lake, 3:15 terfinals. "I think we should be strong in the infield with the wrestling. He hasn't even started with us yet. He gets clear- May 17 at Plainfield, Oak Ridge, 3:20 Union is poised to capture a fifth straight Watchung starters we have back and I think Carrie is the best defen- ance to play next week." May 22 Tournament of Champions Conference-American Division title and challenge for sive catcher in.the county," Flinn said. Cranford will certainly need him. The Cougars have to May 23 Summit, Echo Lake, 3:15 county and section honors. NOTES: To the best of his memory, Flinn could not contend with Scotch Plains and Westfield in both the Union May 24 at Union, Suburban Golf Course, 3:15 The only two starters lost to graduation were pitcher remember a pre-season where the weather cooperated as County match and the Watchung Conference, so winning May 25 Westfield, Echo Lake, 3:15 Kari Graham and rightfielder Karen Conway, who is now much as it has so far. those championships won't be easy. • playing at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. "We had 12 scrimmages and not one rained out," Flinn "Scotch Plains has almost its whole team back and Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment The pitchers are junior righthander Erin Hahn and fresh- said Monday night. "This has been our best year by far." Westfield is always strong," Ray said. "That goes for the [email protected]. man righty Jessica Goncalves. Union has scrimmaged the likes of Mount St. Dominic, "We're a little inexperienced on the mound," said Union Middletown South, West Milford, Watchung Hills, Moun- head coach Chris Flinn, now in his 11th season at the helm. tain Lakes and Roselle Park. Hahn only pitched in three games last year, with an 0-2 Flinn feels the top three teams in Union County are ALJ boys' lacrosse has the right record after one-run losses to Linden 6-5 and Columbia. Brearley, Cranford and Governor Livingston, with the next "Our pitchers will have to throw strikes and we will tier including Union, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Johnson, have to make plays behind them," Flinn said. "They are not Roselle Park and Roselle Catholic. mix for a bounce-back campaign power pitchers." "Brearley, Cranford and Governor Livingston have the The returning starters begin with catcher Carrie Scian- best pitchers," Flinn said. He refers to Brearley junior calepore, a four-year starter who batted .358 last year. righthander Jenna Vitale, Cranford senior lefty Elena Veterans and freshmen are blending nicely Back at first base is three-year starter, senior Jackie Morge and GL junior righty Capri Catalano. By Jeff Cummins "I think we really have the makings of being a pretty Zieser. Union began 11 -0 last year before the Farmers hit a dry Staff Writer good team. It's just a matter of how hard we work and Senior Lauren Canales is a four-year starter at second spell offensively that saw them score just one run in four If high school lacrosse teams sold stock in themselves, whether we continue to get better." base, who will play field hockey and softball at FDU-Madi- games at one point. this would be a great time to buy into the Johnson boys' Better still, by the time the regular season rolls around - : son. A First Team All-County selection last year, Canales UHS assistant coaches include Kathy Pelleritd, class of team. which is next week - it might just feel like a cakewalk to the batted a team-high .441, with 16 RBI and 31 runs. 1996; Kristin Alvarez, class of 1993 and Kelly Piano, class Johnson finished with an uncharacteristically poor Crusaders, who have already scrimmaged a who's who of Also steady in the field, Canales committed only one of 1999. record of 6-12 last year, but the odds are very good that that New Jersey lacrosse foes. error at second base. Pellerito is in her second year as Flinn's varsity assis- record could be reversed this year. "We've made our scrimmages much harder than our "Lauren is a slap hitter, who gets on base quite" a bit," tant. She played third base for George Hopkins and Flinn The Crusaders return plenty of veteran players, along first couple of games," Calandra said. "We scrimmaged Flinn said. and then the outfield for The College of New Jersey. Pel- with six freshmen who have talent. Seton Hall Prep, Princeton, North Hunterdon, Mont- Sophomores Angela Nascondiglio at third base and lerito is an elementary teach at Central 5 in Union. Put it all together and Johnson looks like it's headed for gomery, Columbia and Hillsborough. Celeste Schimmenti at shortstop return for their second Alvarez, class of 1993, is the junior varsity coach. She a bounce-back year. "We've held our own. We beat Cranford in the county years as starters. . teaches at Livingston School in Union. The attack team is led by senior Kevin Swierc, a four- tournament last year. Westfield, we haven't beaten in a cou- Kristen Rivera, a senior, is in left field, her third year as Piano, class of 1999, is the freshman coach. She played year starter who's played both midfield and attack through ple of years. That's always a big rivalry for us. We may see a starter. She batted .371 last season. first base for Flinn (then as Kelly Ford) and is now a the years. them in the county tournament. Senior Jessica Ramirez is in her third year as a starter in teacher at Hannah Caldwell School in Union. Swierc will be joined by a pair of freshman brothers, "I think that our No. 1 goal is to try to win our confer- center field. The Farmers are scheduled to open at home against Irv- Matt and Scott Klimchak, whose brother, Bryan, is a soph- ence. We haven't won our conference in five years. That's Goncalves will play right field when not pitching. ington Monday at 4 p.m. and then play at Kearny Wednes- omore lacrosse player at Montclair State. something that's on the forefront of our minds. The designated hitter is freshman Hana Gross, who will day at 4. Union will host Plainfield April 7 at 4. Johnson's starting defense has plenty of experience. "We have a very good mix of kids and the skill level is also serve as a backup catcher and outfielder. The Farmers are then scheduled to play games at Senior Nick Moller begins his second year, as does junior high. I'm very pleased so far." The batting lineup reads: Canales, Goncalves, Gross, Roselle Catholic on April 8 and 9. Mike Newman. Freshman Brian Megill, whose brother, NOTES: Johnson is scheduled to open at home with Zieser, Sciancalepore, Rivera, Nascondiglio, Schimmenti Other teams involved in tournament play include Ray, is a junior defenseman on the University of Maryland consecutive games against New Providence and Bernards, i and Ramirez. Roselle Catholic and Railway, among others. squad, will join Moller and Newman. Senior Alex Nucera will be the starting goaltender for Schedule: the second year in a row. April 4 New Providence, 4 p.m. The starting midfield features two seniors, Mark Fran- April 6 Bernards, 4 p.m. Summit softball squad is ciotti and Zach Naspinski, and a freshman, Vin Ferdinandi. April 8 at St. Joseph's, Metuchen, i 1 a.m. The second midfield includes senior Chris Mullery, junior April 12 at Summit, 4 p.m. Ryan Burnett and sophomore Aleks Ochocki. The long- April 15 Roxbury, 11 a.m. showing ability to succeed stick midfielder is freshman Guido Rebosio. April 19 Morristown, 4 p.m. Senior Mike Pizzi and freshman Lou Caporaso will be April 22 at Ridge, 11 a.m. the third midfield and senior Kenny Williams will be the April 24 St. Peter's Prep, 4 p.m. First-year coach Bohan says defense is solid fourth defenseman. April 26 Glen Ridge, 4 p.m. By Jeff Cummins "Their pitcher throws 55-60 miles an hour," Bohan saisaidd. Throw in the fact that the freshmen were part of an April 29 Morristown-Beard, 11 a.m. Staff Writer "She's got drops, rises and a curveball." undefeated middle school team last year and it's easy to see May 1 Manasquan, 4 p.m. The Summit softball team continues to improve, bit by So, the season certainly won't be a cakewalk for Sum- why head coach Tony Calandra is feeling pretty good about May 3 Watchung Hills, 4 p.m. bit. The program hasn't had a lot of wins the past few years, mit, but the Hilltoppers have plenty of senior leadership, this team. May 5 Pingry, 4 p.m. but the girls are quietly making a lot of strides, which could with a lot of talented underclassmen in a program on the "We're ahead of schedule right now," Calandra said. May 10 Livingston, 4 p.m. pay off in the near future. upswing. "Coming in and having six freshmen on the varsity, I did- May 12 at Hanover Park, 5 p.m. This the year the Hilltoppers have a new head coach, "Every year, the program has gotten better and better," n't quite know how good we would be. I didn't know how May 19 at Immaculata, 4 p.m. though she'll be very familiar to the players. Christine Bohan said. "We're climbing a mountain. We're all on the well we would adjust or how well we would mold. May 21 UCT semifinals Bohan coached the junior varsity team for several years and same page, so the progress is quicker than I thought it "We do have a nice number of seniors and a nice num- May 23 UCT final now she's moved up to the varsity. would be. The future is bright. ber of juniors and sophomores, but I didn't know how the May 25 States ; "I had the current seniors on my JV team when they "The younger kids coming up are very talented. For freshmen would fit in. We've had some very good scrim- • were freshmen," Bohan said. them to be able to watch these seniors, who are all starters, mages. I'm happy with the work ethic that they have and Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached/or comment -"They know that I mean business." it's the perfect opportunity for a transition. The senior how well they're progressing. at jcummins@thelocalsource. com. Bohan's first order of business will be getting her play- starters know their positions, they know the plays and the ers to generate more runs. younger kids coming up are sponges, soaking it all in." "We're making progress, our defense is solid and we're Glynos seeks success as member of SH 9oRball going to start playing a short game and stealing more Schedule: Daria Glynos of Kenilworth was a key player on Brear- Glynos slugged five home runs and seven doubles, bases," Bohan said. "We're trying to get aggressive on the April 3 Morris Hills, 4 p.m. ley's best softball team ever last year. scored 32 runs and drove in 40. basepaths. That's really our focus." April 5 at Weequahic, 4 p.m. She hopes to have continued success as a member of the Her head coach, Amy Efchak, also played at Seton Hall Senior second baseman Lauren DeMetro will play a big " April 7 at West Essex, 4 p.m. Seton Hall softball team. after earning All-State honors as a catcher for Mount St. role in that department. Bohan said that DeMetro is aggres- April 10 Dover, 4 p.m. Glynos is wearing No. 5 for the Pirates. She was named Dominic in Caldwell in 1996. sive on the basepaths and stole home in a scrimmage. April 11 at Parsippany Hills, 4 p.m. the Union County Player of the year by Paul Bruno of The Glynos played softball for four years at Brearley, in Summit will use two pitchers this season. Sophomore April 12 Ridge, 4 p.m. Star-Ledger last year. addition to playing soccer and basketball. She was captain righthander Amanda Clinton will split time with junior April 17 Chatham, 4 p.m. She batted .536 and was steady in the field, making of the Bears last year en route to earning First Team All- Danielle Scott, who will also play third base. April 19 at Mendham, 4 p.m. only four errors at shortstop. County, First Team All-Group 1 and First Team All-Moun- "Between the two of them, they do a great job," Bohan April 21 Hanover Park, 4 p.m. Brearley finished with a school-best 22-6 mark that tain Valley Conference honors. said. "Scott is a very powerful presence on the field." April 24 at Parsippany, 4 p.m. included the school's first Union County Tournament and Glynos was also First Team All-MVC as a sophomore Senior Nikki Nelson, who Bohan described as "very April 26 at Morris Hills, 4 p.m. state sectional crowns. and junior, fluid," will play shortstop. Junior Dana Kwitaicki will play April 28 Weequahic, 4 p.m. Brearley won Central Jersey, Group 1 and was then A member of the National Honor Society while at Brear- third base. Bohan said Kwitnicki's an excellent bunter, who April 29 at Oak Knoll, noon defeated in the Group 1 semifinals. ley, Glynos plans to major in physical therapy. has the ability to put the ball down wherever she wants to. May 1 West Essex, 4 p.m. Senior centerfielder Liz Clark is the only definite in the May 3 at Dover, 4 p.m. outfield. "She's the perfect centerfielder," Bohan said. "She May 5 Parsippany Hills, 4 p.m. Linden Comet booters battle to a draw flies to the ball and calls people off. May 8 at Chatham, 4 p.m. The Linden Youth Soccer Association opened its spring Players on the Comets include Tyler Scoles, Gina Tat- Relentless senior Scheller Hinkel brings her aggressive May 10 Mendham, 4 p.m. season March 19 at the new Tiger Stadium. The associa- toli, Maureen Duffy, Jamie Paulino, Elizabeth Varela. approach to the outfield, while senior Renee Freeden could May 11 at Hanover Park, 4 p.m. tion's 16-and-under girls' squad - the Linden Comets - bat- Diana Varela, Ashley Herran, Sarah Han-is, Tori Dinis, Jade wind up in left and sophomore Rebecca Hendrickson is a May 15 Parsippany, 4 p.m. tled the Middlesex Youth Jaguars to a 0-0 draw. Glinka, Gabriella Colella, Jennifer MacDonald, Jazzmin possibility for right field. • "Tiger Stadium is the latest venture in the City of Lin- Judah, Megan Walsh, Erin Murphy and Nicole Blackford. Among Summit's toughest rivals in the Hills Division of Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment den to promote athletics and sports competition for its The team is coached by John Harris and Rebecca the Iron Hills Conference is Morris Hills. [email protected]. youth," Mayor John T. Gregorio said. Kerins-Tattoli and its trainer is Darren Julien. WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 — PAGE 11 Roselle Catholic baseball has talent necessary to be the best Lions bolstered by pitchers Nolan, Tretoia By JR Parachini Nolan thinks this year's team can rival last year's k Sports Editor terms of success. Let's see what Roselle Catholic can do for an encore. "I think we're just as good as we were last year," sai Last year's baseball team proved to be the best in Union Nolan, who may or may not get the start against vi.silii- • County for the first time in 34 years and then won a con- J.P. Stevens next Monday in the season-opener. Coa /. ference crown and reached a sectional final. Kropa will make that decision later this week, With pitching always the key, Roselle Catholic is in "With players like Joe Kropa, Bobby Tretola, ilu- c good shape. nucleus back and the players we added, 1 think we're j1 as File photo At the top of the rotation are senior righthanders Nick good," Nolan said. "The new guys are hungry to win ; • .d 1 Cranford senior shortstop Greg Van Horn (No. 22) will continue at Princeton. Nolan of Linden and Bobby Tretola of Union. Nolan was 9- like that about this team. We can be just as good and •.-.veil 1 and Tretola 8-2 last year for a Lion team that finished 24- better." 8 and No. 14 in the state. Nolan is a four-year starter. NOTES: Roselle Catholic shared the Mountain: Valley Cranford baseball is focused "Our goals for this year are to compete in every game, Conference-Mountain Division crown with Governor Liv- defend the county and conference championships and get ingston last year. It was Roselle Catholic's first conference back to the section final and win," said Nolan, who will championship since 1991. GL finished fourth in'Union continue on scholarship at Rutgers for coach Fred Hill. County, with a 23-6 record. solely on that day's contest A Second Team All-State selection last year as a junior, According to Kropa, the Mountain Division's six-team Nolan struck out 79 and walked only 20 in 58 and 2/3 alignment this year is Roselle Catholic, New Providence, McCaffery prefers one-game-at-a-time approachinnings and had a superb 0.75 earned-run average. He was GL, Johnson, Brearley and North Plainfield. He said it was also a terror at the plate, batting .420, with 21 RBI. His only By JR Parachini Cranford defeated Seton Hall Prep in a scrimmage last the ninth time in 11 years that the Mountain Division has loss was to Seton Hall Prep 9-1 in the North Jersey, Non- Sports Editor week, the Pirates finishing as the No. 1 team in New Jersey changed. Cranford will join next year. Public A final at Harter Field in Morristown. Roselle Catholic's season-opener is Monday at home v?. No matter how much success the Cougars have had in last season. The Cougars have plenty of other tough oppo- "If I could do anything differently this year it would be J.P. Stevens of Edison at 4 p.m. the past and no matter how talented they might be again, nents on their upcoming schedule. to take that loss away," said Nolan, who was clocked twice The Lions will play their home games at Warinaneo the sole focus of the Cranford baseball team is Saturday's "We have Seneca; Rutherford, who was a state champi- at 94 miles per hour last season, with an average fastball Park's Field No. 3. season-opener at Bridgewater-Raritan. on last year; Hamilton West, which is always a power- ; "Our approach is to just try and win the game we play speed between 89-92. "I also want to work on my mental Roselle Catholic defeated upstart Dayton 6-2 iin test house; open with Bridgewater and have St. Peter's Prep, game. It will help my physical game in the long run." year's Union County Tournament final. It was only the sec- that day, nothing else," said Cranford head coach Dennis Hudson Catholic and Kearny twice," McCaffery said. McCaffery, in his eighth season at the helm. "I believe Nick is mature enough to accept his role as a ond UCT championship for the Lions and first since 19'1. McCaffery acknowledged defending UCT champion pitcher and as a power hitter," RC head coach Joe Kropa Sr. Nolan won all four UCT games after going 3-1 in the 2004 That means that the only goal the Cougars have - at the Roselle Catholic as one of the tope teams in the county moment - is winning Saturday. Then, the team's next goal said. "Most teams will be focused on his success. It's UCT, which the Lions lost to Scotch Plains 3-1 in the final once again. Nick's choice not to dwell on what he's done in the past. This year's first round is scheduled for Saturday, MY (, will be winning Monday in the home-opener against con- "They have the core of their team back and we know ference rival Westfield. He'll be under a microscope this year, but his maturity will and then the quarterfinals for Wednesday, May 10, The they will be difficult," McCaffery said. "There are always a win out." UCT committee decided to move up the quarterfinals in "We don't really set out to win anything," McCaffery lot of teams that are competitive such as Westfield, Scotch Tretola, like Nolan, won some big state games for the order to prevent teams from using the same starting pitcher said. "We just, literally, take the season one game at a Plains, Elizabeth, Union, Governor Livingston and Dayton. Lions last year and sported a stingy 1.67 ERA. the whole way through the tournament. time." We really don't get involved in that. We just see our sched- "Bobby can be the ace on anyone's pitching staff, he's That philosophy has served Cranford well during The semifinals are Saturday, May 13 and the final Sat- ule and take it one day at a time." that good," Nolan said. McCaffery's tenure. Although last year's 23-6 squad fell urday, May 20. Cranford has been the most successful program in "Bobby has the experience of throwing in 10 games and "I don't think it's a big deal," Nolan said. "We have a short of winning the Union County Tournament, the Union County the past 10 years, with its first four UCT Cougars rebounded by winning another Watchung Confer- has a good bite on his fastball," Kropa said. "He gets a lot good No. 2 pitcher in Bobby Tretola. It really doesn't mat- titles coming in 1999,2000,2001 and 2003. However, after of ground ball outs and will not throw a lot of pitches in a ter to us. You still have to play, hit the ball and field the ball. ence-National Division championship and then went on to appearing in the final every year but once from 1998-2003, capture Central Jersey, Group 2. seven-inning game. Right now, Wagner, Rider and NJIT I don't think it will make a difference at all." the Cougars have missed out the last two seasons. have shown interest." To start the season, the top teams in the county appear lo This year's squad is situated back in North Jersey, Sec- "We're just trying to progress as a team each day," The other three seniors on the team include second base- be Roselle Catholic, Cranford, Westfield, Governor Liv- tion 2, Group 3 when it comes time to focus on the state McCaffery said. "We hope to improve each game we play. man Joe Kropa Jr. of Linden, catcher Chris Abbondante of ingston, Dayton and Union. i playoffs. Next year, Cranford will move to the Mountain With our schedule, we're up against a difficult task." Union and outfielder Matt Scofield of Elizabeth. Division of the Mountain Valley Conference. "I think the county is much stronger this year,'' Kropa NOTES: McDonough had a 1.65 earaed-run average Kropa, like Tretola, was a Third Team All-County selec- said. i Let's take a look at this year's squad. and defeated Westfield, Kearny, St. Peter's Prep and Rari- tion last year. A two-year starter, he will also play shortstop "There are more teams that could take it." The starting pitching staff consists of four righthanders,, tan. He blanked Kearny 8-0 at home on a four-hitter and and is the team's leadoff batter. including seniors Jack Bender, John Feeley and Rob Cham- • Roselle Catholic's season continues with home games shut out St. Peter's Prep 4-0 at home on a two-hitter. SPP Abbondante caught the team's final night games last : ra and sophomore Andrew Ciencin. All pitched varsity last! against New Providence Tuesday at 4 and vs. West Orange was 22-1 and No. 2 in the state at the time. year, while Scofield was a platoon outfielder, playing the season. Bender will continue at Georgetown. April 7 at 4. ; McDonough tossed a six-hitter in beating Raritan 4-1 at corners. Coach Kropa said he batted. .310 and he has a The team's first road game of the season is at Ridgb on "Jack is very hard-working, with; a live fastball, curve- home in the sectional semifinals, the only run he allowed strong arm. April 8 at 2 p.m. ' ball and change," McCaffery said. "He has command of all being unearned. The rest of the squad is juniors, starting with No. 3 three pitches and is very difficult to hit against." Roselle Catholic has other interesting road; games In the sectional final, Bender struck out a season-high pitcher, Billy Murphy of Cranford. He was the junior varsi- against St. Joseph's, Metuchen at Hamilton West 'and vs. Chamra will play at Temple. 12 batters to blank seventh-seeded Bordentown 2-0 at ty's top pitcher last year and can also hit the ball. He will Msgr. Donovan at Raritan. ; "Rob has a live fastball and breaking ball," McCaffery home. His three-hitter lifted the top-seeded Cougars to their bat fourth or fifth in the lineup and play shortstop when not said. "His biggest issue is keeping the ball over the plate." fourth sectional championship since 1997. pitching. Schedule: Ciencin was one of the top freshman players in the state Bender finished 7-2 last year. His sixth win was an 8-3 Another junior up from the JV team is first baseman April 3 J.P. Stevens, 4 p.m. last year. , ,. ... victory at home over Carteret in the sectional quarterfinals. Ryan Halvorsen of Union. He led the JV team last year April 4 New Providence, 4 p.m. "Andrew is very mature for a sophomore," McCaffery Cranford won North 2, Group 3 in 1997,2000 and 2003. from the cleanup position in the order. April 7 West Orange, 4 p.m. said. "He's extremely competitive and gives everything Jamar Ingram and Ciencin hit back-to-back home runs Tretola and junior Steve Catalano of Union will play April 8 at Ridge, 2 p.m. he's got on the mound." in the bottom of the fifth for the game's only runs. third base. Catalano was the JV's leadoff batter last year April 11 at Brearley, 4 p.m. Feeley will mix and match his pitches to keep batters Ciencin batted .505 and was a Second Team All-County and is a good contact hitter according to Kropa. honest. v ' April 13 North Plainfield, 10 a.m. selection along with Bender. Mike Canales, a transfer from Bayley-EUard two years April 15 vs. St. Joseph's, Metuchen "John will, hopefully, throw strikes as well," McCaffery Ingram led the team in batting last year at a blistering ago, will see time at catcher and third base. The junior is said. "His thing is to keep hitters off balance." at Hamilton West, 9:30 a.m. .557 clip. Ingram also led the team in triples with six, runs from Union and has an older brother, Larry, who is playing April 15 vs. Hamilton West/Egg Harbor, Lost to graduation was 2005 grad Jack McDonough, with 36, slugging percentage at .889 and on-base percent- at Drew University after starring at Montclair-Kimberley 3 p.m. at Hamilton West who fashioned a 6-1 record, beating some of the top teams age at .629. Drechsel did well to commit only one error Academy, class of 2004. in the state last year. His only loss was in Cranford's final April 18 at Goy. Livingston, 4 p.m. behind the plate in 180 chances. He batted .407, with 30 The remaining outfielders are all juniors, with center- April 20 Union Catholic, 4 p.m. game, which was a setback to Seneca in the Group 2 semi- runs and 26 RBI. finals. McCaffery said that he is playing in a college in fielder Steve Colon of Union being one of the quickest April 21 Millburn, 4 p.m. players on the team. There is also Rob Gilcrest of April 23 at Elizabeth, 1:30 p.m. upstate, New York. Schedule: Watchung and Manny Ramirez of Elizabeth. April 25 Johnson, 4 p.m. April 1 at Bridgewater-Raritan, 2 p.m. Cranford will play at Seneca this year in a regular-sea- Other junior reserves include catcher Kevin Fountain of April 30 vs. Msgr. Donovan, 1 p.m. son game. Seneca is located in Tabernacle, which is in April 3 Westfield, 4 p.m. Rahway, first baseman Mike Patricco of Union and second in Shore Conference Challenge Burlington County. April 5 St. Joseph's, Metuchen, 4 p.m. baseman Steve Danker of Newark, who will also see time at Raritan High School in Hazlet Like Cranford, Seneca moved up to-Group 3 this year, April 7 at Linden, 4 p.m. in the outfield. May 2 at New Providence, 4 p.m. but is situated in Central Jersey, Group 3, so the teams will April 10 Scotch Plains, 4 p.m. not meet again in the state playoffs. April 11 at Shabazz, 4 p.m. The present 15-rhan roster includes five seniors: Nolan, May 3 Newark Academy, 4 p.m. Tretola, Kropa Jr., Abbondante and Scofield and 10 juniors: May 6 UCT first round Replacing Chris Drechsel behind the plate is senior Tom April 15 at Seneca, 11 a.m. Murphy, Halvorsen, Catalano, Canales, Colon, Gilcrest, May 8 Franklin, 4 p.m. Beldon. Drechsel, First Team All-County last year, is now April 17 at Irvington, 4 p.m. Ramirez, Fountain, Patricco and Danker. May 9 Rahway, 4 p.m. playing at Wagner. Older brother Dave is playing at April 19 Elizabeth, 4 p.m. Seven starters were lost to graduation, including First Lafayette, where he is a junior. April 21 East Side, 4 p.m. May 10 UCT quarterfinals Team All-County selection Hector Perez, who batted .381, May 11 at North Plainfield, 4 p.m. "We were very fortunate to have Dave and Chris behind • April 22 North Bergen, 11 a.m. with 19 RBI and 16 runs and was a solid outfielder. May 13 UCT semifinals the plate the last five years." McCaffery said. April 24 at Kearny, 4 p.m. "I think our strength is that we were able to fill so many May 15 Piscataway, 4 p.m. When not pitching, Chamra will play first base, with April 26 at Plainfield, 4 p.m. of our vacancies," Kropa said. "Assistant coach John May 16 Gov. Livingston, 4 p.m. sophomore Dan Moreno also there. Senior Pat Ahern and April 27 at Hamilton West, 4 p.m. Schmitt coached the junior legion last summer, with our May 18 at Roselle Park, 4 p.m. junior Dan Gargiulo are the second baseman, with Ciencin May 1 Union, 4 p.m. first-year varsity players having success. I don't think May 19 at South Plainfield, 4 p.m. at third when not pitching. May 3 at Westfield, 4 p.m. we're going to be missing much of a beat." May 20 UCT final The shortstop is senior Greg Van Horn, who will con- May 4 Colonia, 4 p.m. Kropa likes Murphy to replace the offense that Perez May 23 at Johnson, 4 p.m. tinue at Princeton. He is one of three Division 1 players the May 6 UCT first round was able to provide. May 24 Kearny, 4 p.m. Cougars possess at the moment, with pitchers Bender and May 8 Hudson Catholic, 4 p.m. "We'll miss Hector in left field, but in Murphy we'll be May 25 Dayton, 4 p.m. Chamra the others. May 10 Linden, 4 p.m. gaining a gap hitter," Kropa said. "Colon is a rabbit and RC plays its home games The outfield has senior Frank McGovern and sopho- May 10 UCT quarterfinals gives us good speed." at Warinaneo Park's Field No. 3 more Joe Delia Serra in left, Bender in center and senior May 12 Kearny, 4 p.m. Brian Hearon and junior Jason Ingram in right. May 13 UCT semifinals The key loss there was First Team All-County and First May 15 at Scotch Plains, 4 p.m. Team All-State selection Jamar Ingram, who took a redshirt May 16 Livingston, 4 p.m. year of football eligibility at Lafayette. He is not playing May 17 Shabazz, 4 p.m. SPORTS baseball at the Eastern, Pa. school. 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Corey came up with a steal and then Sports Editor scored." .; AREA- There's no doubt that St. Patrick's of Elizabeth Linden also had to play the second quarter without the and Linden proved to be the best boys' basketball teams in services of standout sophomore guard Desmond Wade, the state this year. who committed his third foul late in the first quarter. The St. Patrick's proved to be more than a bit better than Lin- Tigers also had to sit Miller for much of the quarter because den when the two faced each other for the first time this he had two fouls. •) • year in the March 22 Tournament of Champions final at the "Desmond has paved the way for us all year and it':; Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford. hard to play when you have the best sophomore in the state After a sloppy, low-scoring first half, it was the Corey on the bench," Colicchio said. t Fisher-to-Yves Mbala show in the third quarter that sparked Mbala had back-to-back dunks midway through tfif"- the second-seeded Celtics to a convincing 61-54 victory third quarter to give St. Patrick's a 35-18 lead. At that poiiii. over'the fifth-seeded Tigers. the Celtics were on their way. Fisher paced St. Patrick's with 17 points, while team "Yves has improved so much," said Boyle of his senior MVP Mbala finished with 15, including eight in the third forward who will continue at LaSalle. "In practice he wins quarter when St. Patrick's outscored Linden 19-11 to take a every sprint, he's just incredible. He's No. i academically commanding 39-21 lead heading into the final eight min- and I think he will grow into a much better player the next utes. two years." Mbala scored six of his eight third-quarter points on Mbala, like his teammates, remembered how difficult dunks, often receiving passes from Fisher en route to the the loss to Seton Hall Prep was last year. basket. "Last year was a big disappointment," Mbala said. "This The tandem helped St. Patrick's become only the second was redemption for me, my teammates, our school and team to win three TOCs. The Celtics won their first in 1998 everyone who supports us." and second in 2003. In last year's final, St. Patrick's was Fisher, who Boyle said should be highly-considered for defeated by Seton Hall Prep 63-60 in a game in which it Player of the Year in New Jersey, felt the same way as held a 15-point lead. Mbala. St. Patrick's, which finished 29-4 and with a 10-game "I'm so happy," Fisher said. "I want to thank my team- : winning streak, made its fifth appearance in the TOC. Lin- mates for staying with me. Last year, 1 let my team down den, which finished 27-7 and had a nine-game winning when we were up 15 points." streak snapped, made its second. The Tigers reached the Was it last year's loss in the final that provided an addi- final for the first time. tional spark for the Celtics this year? Linden senior forward Laron Capers scored nine of his "We hung together," Boyle said. "Last year we were like Photos by Steve Tober 11 points in the final two minutes, including a 3-pointer, the Lakers with more players. This year we had less play- Above, the Linden basketball team, with head coach Phil Colicchio, accepts the second- and senior guard O'Neil Thomas hit a 3-pointer to pull Lin- ers and outstanding chemistry. These guys really have a place Tournament of Champions trophy. Below, Linden sophomore Desmond Wade den to within 59-52 in the final minutes, making for some good bond. They really deserved to win." • guards St. Patrick's Al Wagner. tense moments. Senior forward Charles Miller scored Lin- Boyle did not take Linden lightly and knew that beating! den's final basket for the final score. the Tigers was going to have to take a top-notch effort. The Group 4 state champions were led offensively by "Linden got the most out of its team," Boyle said. "They senior guard L. J. McGhee with 17 points and junior guard are tough kids and they know how to battle. Linden is tell Darrell Lampley with 14. McGhee was Linden's MVP. heart and soul. They dive on the floor and they never quit. The first half was an unusual one, with both teams fight- We always look to play the best teams and we definitely ing hard to find any rhythm. While Linden was missing 30 played one of the best teams tonight. Linden should hold of its first 33 shots, St. Patrick's only had a lead of 16-10 their heads up high for the season it had." with less than a minute to go. Linden went on a 9-0 run at the end, which made the Fisher, arguably the best junior in the state, came up score much closer. The surge was a symbol of how hard the with a steal and a basket to make it 18-10 and then St. Tigers worked to get where they got this season. Patrick's got the ball back again real quickly, with senior "The reason we were playing tonight was because of out- guard Ruben Guillandeaux getting fouled. He made both heart, desire and intensity," Colicchio said. "When we got free throws to give St. Patrick's a 20-10 halftime lead, with behind the way we did in the fourth quarter, I told our kids the Celtics finishing with an important 4-0 run. to'play until the end. : "Because of that, we felt real good going into the lock- "That was our mentality the whole year. That's why we er room athalftime and I think Linden felt a little deflated," never gave up." : St. Patrick's head coach Kevin Boyle said. Linden ended up outscoring St. Patrick's 33-22 in the While Linden is known for its defense, which was the fourth quarter and made a game of it after being down by reason why it was able to reach the TOC final, St. Patrick's as many as 22 points at 46-24 early in the fourth. played pretty well defensively, always getting a hand in the "Our school has been open for 150 years and we've won face of a Linden shooter. In spite of that, Linden did have the first two state championships the last six years," Colic- open shots, but they simple weren't falling. chio said. "The entire town was behind us and that's oneiof "Our defense is a little overlooked," Boyle said. "We the many memories we will take from this." ! had to settle down and getting those points at the end of the first half helped. They struggled to score and we've held a Tournament of Champions boys' basketball final: lot of teams to under 20 points at the half." Linden (27-7) 2 8 11 33-54 Linden also struggled to score in the first half of its 48- St. Pat's (29-4) 8 12 19 22 - 61 42 come-from-behind semifinal victory over top-seeded Bloomfield Tech Saturday at Rutgers. Linden trailed 20-14 LINDEN: L.J. McGhee 5-0-7-17, Desmond Wade 2-0- at halftime of that game and did not make a field goal in the 0-4, Ahmad Harris 0-0-0-0, Muhammad Wilkerson 0-0-0-0. ' second quarter. Charles Miller 3-0-0-6, Darrell Lampley 3-2-2-14, Laron [ The Tigers were down 8-2 after the first quarter against Capers 2-1-2-9, O'Neil Thomas 0-1-0-3, Frank Szczepanik St. Patrick's, with only an inside basket by Capers to show 0-0-0-0, Jerry Jones 0-0-1-1. Totals: 15-4-12-54. for the period. ST. PATRICK'S: Corey Fisher 6-0-5-17, Jhamar •' "St. Patrick's had an extended hand in our face and they Youngblood 2-1-2-9, Ruben Guillandeaux 4-0-6-14, Yves | make you work for everything," Linden head coach Phil Mbala 6-0-3-15, Yannick Formbor 0-0-0-0, Jeff Robinson , Colicchio said. "St. Patrick's is also a team of runs and 0-1-2-5, Jasmine Rogers 0-0-1 -1, Al-Tarik Wagner 0-0-0-0: j what they did at the end of the first half was big. I have to Paris Bennett 0-0-0-0. Totals: 18-2-19-61. i Springfield Nettes squad posts a stellar campaign One of best ever concludes with fine 19-4 mark The 5th and 6th grade Springfield Nettes posted one of Allison Weber, a 5th grader, served notice as a force to their most successful seasons ever with an overall record of be reckoned with. Weber scored 83 points, while playing 19-4. terrific defense and being among the leaders in rebounds The Nettes won the Garden State League Central Divi- and blocked shots. sion with a record of 11 -1. They also took first place in their Another 5th grader, Breanne Mooney, showed impres- own tournament and were second in the St. Frances Cabri- sive growth as a player. Spending time at shooting guard ni Tournament. and working hard to learn the point guard position, Mooney During one incredible stretch, the Nettes won 15 con- scored 28 points this year and was among the team leaders secutive games. in assists. The team was led this season by their tri-captains, Jen- Six other first-year 5th graders showed development nifer Kuczynski, Anna Lies and Emily MacDonnell. These that gives the Nettes hope for more future success. Katelyn were the only second-year members on the team and they Condon and twin sister Jessica Condon showed an ability led by example all year. to play extremely tough defense and hit the open shot. MacDonnell led the team in scoring with 192 points. Among the youngest players in the league, they know this She spent time at shooting guard, point guard and the post year of experience will help them next season. position. Her defensive play helped lift the team to another Rachel Usdin developed nicely as a tall post player, with level. A tough player that knew they could win every game, deceptive speed that fights for every rebound. Lindsey she would never quit. This helped her lead the team in Gaon, Jessica Farber and Amanda Stein worked hard all many come-from-behind wins. MacDonnell scored 10 year, contributing to the team with aggressive defensive points or more in 13 games. A popular character on the play. team, she always kept the mood light. The attitude and effort these players bring to each game Kuczynski, a complete player with incredible funda- and practice has Nettes fans looking forward to next sea- mental skills, is a coach's dream. Playing half the year out son. The Nettes were coached this season by Bill Condon, of position, in order to help the team, she still scored a total Frank Kuczynski and Mike Lies. of 152 points. Her solid defense and rebounding skills put the team in position to win every night. She was among the St. Elizabeth's of Linden triumphs team leaders in every category; steals, rebounds, assists and The St. Elizabeth's of Linden basketball team captured points. Kuczynski exemplified what a team player is all the 2nd Annual Union Catholic Viking Classic 7th and 8th about. This season, Lies grew from a player into a "play- Grade Boys' Division crown by defeating St. John Vianney maker". While her defensive prowess was always evident, of Colonia 54-52 in a game played at Union Catholic High it was her role directing the offense as point guard that School in Scotch Plains. opened everyone's eyes. Lies led the team in assists and Wendy Joseph earned the tournament's MVP award by steals, while scoring 174 points. She could single-handedly scoring 24 points, while Robert Gomulka added 12. Joseph change the course of a game. Often stealing the ball on also had 12 rebounds and made six of eight attempts from defense she would lead the fast break up court as the Nettes the free throw line. would score yet another transition basket. The importance Raphael Ortiz netted 20 pointsfor St. John Vianney. of her leadership on and off the court was unquestionable. Brooke Lantier a first-year player who came to the team Clark Men's Softball seeks one team as a nice, quiet teammate and ended the year as one of the The Clark Men's Softball League is looking for one full Nettes toughest defensive players with a penchant for grab- Photo by Steve Tobcr team for the 2006 season. The season commences in April bing rebounds. The same can be said of Krista Delia, who Linden senior L.J. McGhee, left, and St. Patrick's junior Corey Fisher each scored 17 and usually ends in early August. added a flurry of blocked shots in the second half of the points in last week's Tournament of Champions final at Continental Airlines Arena. Those interested in bringing a full team into the league season. Lantier finished the season with 42 points and Delia McGhee was Linden's MVP. McGhee scored 14 points to help the North beat the South may contact Rich Martucci at 908-346-5668. with 12. 138-128 in last Saturday's annual All-Star Game at the Ritacco Center in Toms River. 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FIRST TEAM is on Yves Mbala, St. Patrick's, senior Corey Fisher. St. Patrick's, junior LJ. McGhee, Linden, senior Team NJ Anthony Nelson, Plainfield, junior Earl Clark, Rahway, senior To wrestle SECOND TEAM Ruben Guillendeaux, St. Patrick's, senior Saturday Jerrell Thompson, Plainfield, junior By JR Parachini Desmond Wade, Linden, sophomore Sports Editor Charles Miller, Linden, senior Just when you thought wrestling Kenny Watson, Hillside, senior season was over, it isn't. It's not over for Team New Jersey, THIRD TEAM which will wrestle the Dream Team James Johnson, Summit, senior Saturday night at 7 at Williamstown Ishmyl Johnson, Rahway, senior High School in Gloucester County. Darrell Lampley, Linden, junior Union resident Bobby Laraway is a Tom Amalfe, Gov. Livingston, junior member of Team New Jersey. Bryan Caicedo, Roseile Park, senior He just finished fourth in the coun- try at 171 pounds at last weekend's TEAMS OF THE YEAR Senior Nationals in Pittsburgh after St. Patrick's of Elizabeth Celtics (29-4) winning a Prep National Champi- Union County Tournament champions: 12th time onship earlier. Non-Public, B state champions: 5th time The St. Benedict's Prep of Newark Tournament of Champions champions: 3rd time » standout is looking forward to putting his uniform back on for more compe- Linden Tigers (27-7) Photo by Barbara Kokkalis Watchung Conference-National Division champions tition this weekend. Roselle Park Softball coach Fran Maggio, at right, instructs his players during a scrim- "It's an honor to be asked to wres- North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 champions mage at Union March 22. The Panthers will seek to improve upon a 12-9 record they Group 4 state champions: 2nd time tle on Team New Jersey," said Lar- fashioned last year. The season commences around the state on Saturday. away, who is still in the process of Tournament of Champions finalists: 1st time deciding where he will wrestle in col- lege. PLAYERS OF THE YEAR "I'm wrestling with the best of the Summi Middle School is blessed Yves Mbala, St. Patrick's and LJ. McGhee, Linden best like Mike Grey and Alex. Caruso." Grey, of Delbarton, became the COACHES OF THE YEAR first four-time NJSIAA Tournament Chris Remley, Rahway and Phil Colicchio, Linden winner and then won a national cham- with 2 stellar cross, countoy teams B 0 ft pionship last weekend. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Caruso was a state champion this Boys' and girls' run to undefeated seasons year out of Watchung Hills. FIRST TEAM Grey and Caruso will continue col- Summit Middle School is blessed with two highly-suc- led by 8th graders Nicki Hallenborg and Kearsley Olcott Lisa Levonas, Cranford, junior legiately at Lehigh University in Beth- cessful cross country teams. and 7th grader Olivia Tarantino. They created an unbeat- Amanda Porter, Cranford, senior lehem, Pal. There has been so much success the past 10 years that it able 1-2-3 punch. Aleixa Diaz, an 8th grader, excelled as Taiwo Oyelola, Roselle, senior is taken for granted that Summit will continue to excel in team's fourth runner. Femi Oyelola, Roselle, senior the years to come. Also contributing were 8th graders Julia Woods and Jamilee Pflug, Johnson, senior Coopenman wraps fine This season was no different. Both boys' and girls' Kylie McKenna; 7th graders Abbie West and Meghan career at Lehigh teams turned in undefeated efforts to highlight another very Klassen and 6th graders Tara Mulcahy and Brooklyn Bal- SECOND TEAM Cory Cooperman, a Springfield special season. dacci. Hassanah Oliver, Hillside, senior native, finished a highly-successful The girls' went 20-0 and have now won an incredible The boys' team had new leaders all the time, continuing Sophia Iloh, Union, senior collegiate wrestling career at Lehigh. 186 straight dual meets dating back to 1996. Their only to win every time out. The squad was sparked by 8th Samantha Cartwright, Cranford, junior Before that, he starred at New Jersey's invitational second-place finishes came at the hands of graders Johnny Scioscia, Adrian Arrieta, Weston Butler, Allie Zazzali, Scotch Plains, junior Blair Academy in Blairstown. Roxbury, the No. 1 team in the state this year, three years Chris Christensen and Marcel Godino; 7th graders Jake Erin Miller, Westfield, sophomore Cooperman finished with a 99-12 ago and to Mount Olive four years ago. Hochberger, James Bums and Thomas Chin and 6th record and placed seventh and third The boys' did quite well to finish with an undefeated graders Jonathan Mendez, Andrew Mandelbaum, Frank THIRD TEAM twice in the NCAAs. He was third this record of 14-0. Lawrence and Greg Hobson. Ashley Washington, Roselle, senior year at 141, with competition conclud- Summit took part in three invitationals this year. In Sep- The team had 83 runners this year, again breaking the Amanda Sheehy, Roselle Catholic, senior ing two weeks ago in Oklahoma City, tember, Summit went south to Colts Neck to compete record for the biggest team. Also, on the boys' side, were Lindsay Dolan, Cranford, junior Okla. Cooperman will become part of against the best teams from South Jersey. Chris Simmu, Jules Godino, Kevin Chao, Matthew Alsop, Lauren Munick, Gov. Livingston, sophomore Lehigh wrestling lore due as much to Not only did Summit take first on both the girls' and Tommy Celmer, David Difede, Conor Donnally, A.J. Gard- Jacqueline Kuczynski, Dayton, freshman his entertaining style than his consid- boys' sides, but both teams broke average team time ner, Ryan Gardner, Richard Hughes, Jamie Kennedy, Sean erable success. A three-time All- records for the event. They actually placed two teams each Kennedy, Terry McKenna, Mike Nitzberg, Aaron Brody, TEAM OF THE YEAR America grappler, Cooperman is look- among the top five. James Petersen, Steven Smolyn, Jesse Tatlor, Eric Her- • -- ":•• Cranford Cougars (21-8) ing to become a wrestling coach. In late October, the Summit Invitational is held at mann, Adam Governale, Stephen Whitman, John Harknis, Watchung Conference-National Division: second Memorial Field. This year, 20 teams and over 450 runners James Desmine, Matt Burke, Josh Garris, James Gruetz- Union County Tournament champions: first time from North Jersey and Central Jersey made the trip. macher, Chris Sottile, Erik Von Haas, John Lim, Andrew JR.Parachiiii, The girls' scored a very low score of 28 points to top the DePhillips, Kyle McKay, Alex Heifer, Sam Russell, Matt PLAYERS OF THE YEAR field. The boys' won a very close race, edging a fine Mulholland, Antonio Vargas and Calvin Jones. Lisa Levonas, Cranford and Jamilee Pflug, Johnson Sports Editor Bridgewater-Raritan squad by six. The girls' also included Nasia Jones, Rachel Wolf, Nina In early November, to close out the season, Summit Verghis, Jenna Vartan, Allison Redavid, Megan Paytas, COACHES OFTHE YEAR 973-763-0700x113 defeated the field at the Pingry Invitational. That stamped it Amanda Murphy, Melissa Mandelbaum, Emily Jones, Ali Kim Kenny, Roselle and Brian Chapman, Cranford as the No. 1 team in the state. Hoesly, Kristyn Hartwyk, Cassie Hall, Maddie Garcia, Organizations submitting news No team had ever won all three invitationals and also Beth Arcia, Olivia Galuppo, Sara DiMassimo, Gabriella releasesto th e sports section gone through the dual meet season undefeated. The dual Cerrone, Cameron Butler, Michelle Burian, Quinn Baldac- should email copy to: meet season was dominated by Summit, with only four ci and Revecca Allocco. teams all year placing one runner among the top seven Eight members of the team reached the national finals in [email protected] against them. That is incredible. Rhode Island, with Olivia Tarantino leading the way by fin- This was Summit's deepest team ever. The girls' were ishing fourth in the nation. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE! BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION common areas of the premises for the the license, Department and the governing i body to TOWNSHIP OF UNION TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE purpose of viewing adult^oriented materi- (7) The license fee required herein has inspect the premises of a sexuat|y orient- Eileen Birch, Township ClerK PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an al, or wherein an entertainer provides not been paid. ed business, for the purpose of ensuring PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ordinance, the title of which Is hereinbe- adult entertainment to a member of the (8) An applicant or an applicant's spouse compliance with the law. at any time It is the ordinance set forth below was intro- Dated: January 1, 2006 low set forth, was finally passed and public, a patron or a member, whether or has been convicted of a crime or misde- occupied or open for business or any duced at a meeting of the Township Com- approved by the Township Committee of not such adult entertainment is held, con- meanor involving prostitution; promotion other time doomed necessary by " e mittee of the Township of Union in the Awarded to: Robert Pansulla the Township of Union in the County of ducted, operated or maintained for a prof- of prostitution', obscenity; sate, distribu- inspecting official. ' County of Union, held on March 28, 2006 Union, at a public meeting held at the it, direct or indirect. tion or display of harmful material to and that said ordinance will be further 524 Union Avenue it. B. A person who operates a sexually ori- Belleville, New Jersey Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, (7) a MOTEL or HOTEL that rents rooms minors; sexual performance by a child; ented business or his agent or ompfoyee considered for final passage at a meeting New Jersey, on March 28, 2006. for less than ten hours or offers a room possession of child pornography; inde- commits an offense and'be issued a sum- of the Township Committee at the Munici- 07109 cency with a child; sexual assault: aggra- pal Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk ffor rent at a rate substantially less than mons for violating this soction, if he oi Services: To provide general litigation AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE Its standard rate charged for one full day. vated sexual assault; incest; solicitation she refuses to permit a lawful inspection New Jersey on April 11, 2006 at 7:30 of a child; public lewdness or indecent o'clock P.M. services to the Township of Union Board PROCEDURE AND FEES FOR PROVID- 2. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT - Any exhibi- of the premises by nny of the above rep- of Adjustment ING OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS FOR tion of any motion-picture, live perform- exposure, as provided and described in resentatives at any lime it is occupied cri EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk SPECIAL DETAIL ASSIGNMENTS IN THE ance, display or dance of any type which the New Jersey Criminal Code. Editor's open for business, or any other tiiio Cost: Not to exceed 55,000.00 TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION COUNTY, has as its dominant theme, or is distin- Note: See N.J.S.A. 2C:14-1 et seq., Sex- deemad necocsary by the Inspecting o fi- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE NEW JERSEY. guished or characterized by an emphasis ual Offenses, and N.J.S.A. 2C;34-1 e.t clal. Refusal lo permit a lawful Inspbe1 .;n REHABILITATION OF BURKLEY PLACE Duration: January 1, 2006 through U141446 UNL March 30, 2006 ($8.37) on, any actual or simulated specified* sex- seq, Public Indecency. The fact that the is deemed to bo a violation of this; Chap- BETWEEN HILTON AVENUE AND BUR- December 31, 2006 ual'activities) sexual conduct or specified conviction is being appealed shall have ter and Is grounds for a suspension of '.'*if; NET, AVENUE, AND DRAINAGE U141126 UNL March 30, 2006 ($15.81) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the anatomical areas, as defined below, or no effect on the disqualification of the license. IT a license is suspended I'^ro IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSEC- ordinance set forth below was introduced the removal of articles of clothing or applicant or the applicant's spouse, than once within a year duo to '.he TION OF HUNT AVENUE & ELM STREET at a meeting of the Township Committee appearing partially or totally nude. Adult (9) The commercial establishment or adult licensee's refusal to permit 8..'<**j,.wful HEREINAFTER ENUMERATED FOR NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS of the Township of Union in the County of entertainment is distinguished from con- oriented business violates New Jersev inspection, the Townshi p Commitif: K imst MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE TOWN- Union, held on March 14, 2006, and that ventional entertainment by the fact that Statute 2C:34-7. revoke the license, I SHIP OF UNION, IN THE COUNTY OF (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: said ordinance will be further considered access by minors to such entertainment is B, The license, if granted, shall state on Section 8, License suspension. UNION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FRANK SZCZEPANIK for final passage at a meeting of the excluded by virtue of age under the its face the name of the person or per- The Township Committee shall siiaf.jnd u FINANCING OF THE COST THEREOF BARBARA SZCZEPANIK, and each of Township Committee at the Municipal pornography statutes of the State of New sons to whom it is granted, the expiration license for a period not to exceed 30 days WITH A FY2005 COMMUNITY DEVELOP- their heirs, devisees, and personal rep- Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey. date and the address of the adult-orienfed If it determines that u licensee or an MENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT resentatives, and his, her, their or any Jersey on April 11, 2006 at 7:30 o'clock 3. TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE - The Town- establishment. The license shall be post- employee of a licensee has violated the OF $209,000.00. of their successors in right, title and P.M. ship Committee of the Township of Union, ed in a conspicuous place at or near the provisions of this chapter. interest EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk New Jersey. entrance to the adult-oriented establish- Section 9. License revocation. A. The BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Com- CREST AUTO ELECTRIC 4. NUDITY or STATE OF NUDITY - The ment so that it may be easily read at any Township Committee shall revoke a mittee of the Township of Union in the AN ORDINANCE DELETING ARTICLE V, appearance, showing or exhibition of the time. license for any of the following reasons: County of Union: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ENTITLED "SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSI- male or female genitals or vulva, pubic Section 6 Fees. (1) A licensee provided false or mlslG.id- Section 1. Authority is hereby given for REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, NESSES" CHAPTER 164 IN ITS ENTIRE- area, buttocks, anus, anal cleft or cleav- A. The annual fee for a sexually oriented ing information on the initial or renewal design, construction and inspection serv- GOLDBERG & ACKERMANi ESQS., plain- TY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW age or female breast below the top of the business license shall be $2,500. The fee application or material facts were omitted ices in connection with the rehabilitation tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 CHAPTER, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF nipple. shall accompany the application for the from said application during the-applica- of Burkley Place between Hilton Avenue Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, UNION, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. 5. OPERATOR - Any person, partnership license. tion or renewal process. and Burnet Avenue, and the installation of New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- or corporation operating, conducting, B. Every license issued pursuant to this (2) A licensee or on employee thereof has drainage improvements at the intersection ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Com- maintaining, managing or owning any chapter shall terminate at the expiration Knowingly allowed possession, use or of Hunt Avenue and Elm Street in the Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- mittee of the Township of Union in the adult-oriented establishment. of one year from the date of issuance, sale of controlled substances on the Township of Union in the County of Union sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in County of Union, as follows: 6. PERSON - An individual, proprietor- unless sooner revoked, and must be premises. as set forth in Section 2 hereof. which Wefts Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee Section 1. The Township Committee of ship, partnership, corporation, associa- renewed before operation is ailowed in (3) A licensee or an employee thereof hos Section 2. The items authorized shall for the MLMI Trust series 2005-FM1 is the Township of Union recognize the tion or other legal entity. the following year. Any operator deslrjng Knowingly allowed prostitution on the consist of, but not be limited to the fol- plaintiff, and FRANK SZCZEPANIK, et al., rights inherent in the United States Con- 7. SEMINUDE - A state of dress in which to renew a license shall make application premises. lowing: are defendants, pending in the Superior stitution which guarantee freedom of clothing or other devices or covering cav- to the Township Clerk upon a form provid- (4) A licensee or an employee thereo1 (a) Design services in connection with Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, expression, as well as the position of the ers no more than the genitals, pubic ed by said Clerk and shall provide such Knowingly operated the adult-orisntc '• ' the..-.rehabilitation of Burkley Place Union County, and bearing Docket F- courts in protecting that freedom by inval- region or nipples of the female breast, as information and data, given under oath or establishment during a period of tima between Hilton Avenue and Burnet 4920-06 within thirty-five (3B) days after idating any attempt by local ordinance to well as portions of the body covered by affirmation, as is required for an applica- when the licensee's license was suspend- Avenue, and drainage improvements at 03/30/2006 exclusive of such date, or if restrict particular uses based upon their supporting straps or devices. tion for a new license. ed. the intersection of Hunt Avenue and Elm published after 03/30/2006, (35} days content. However, the Township Commit- 8. SEXUAL CONDUCT - Human mastur- C. A license renewal fee of $1,500 shall (5) Within the twelve-month license pe - Street; and after the actual date of such publication, tee also recognize their duty to.protect bation, sexual Intercourse or any touching be submitted with the application for od, the licensee committed one or moir of (b) Construction services to rehabilitate exclusive of such date. If you fail to do the health, safety, welfare and morals of of the genitals, pubic areas or buttocks of renewal. the offenses enumerated in Section 5A 3) Burkley Place between Hilton Avenue and so, judgment by default may be rendered the residents and the citizens of the the human male or female or the breasts Section 7. Inspections. for which a conviction has been obtained. Burnet Avenue, and drainage improve- against you for the relief demanded in the Township of Union and to establish rea- of the human female whether alone or A. An applicant or licensee shall permit (6) The licensee or an employee thereof ments at the intersection of Hunt Avenue Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- sonable and uniform regulations providing between members of the same or oppo- representatives of the Police Department, has knowingly allowed any act of sa:-: ial & Elm Street; and sure Complaint. You shall file your for the licensing of adult-oriented estab- site sex or an act of apparent sexual stim- Health Department, Fire Inspection (c) Construction Administration and Answer and proof of service in duplicate lishments, including, but not limited to, ulation or gratification. Department, Housing Department, Build- Inspection services in connection with the with the Clerk of the Superior Court of adult bookstores, adult minimotion-pic- 9. SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS ing Department, Code Enforcement LEGALS CONTINUE ON PAGE 1,5 aforementioned construction project. New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex- ture establishments, adult motion-picture' A. Less than completely and opaquely Section 3. The sum of $209,000.00 is CN971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, theaters, adult cabarets and hotels and covered human genitals, pubic region, hereby appropriated to the payment of the together with your check in the sum of motels that rent rooms for less than 10 buttocks or female breasts below the items listed in Section 2 hereof. The sum $135.00 representing the filing fee in hours. The provisions of this chapter have point immediately above the nipple; or TOWNSHIP OF UNION so appropriated shall be met from the pro- accordance with the rules of civilpractice neither the purpose nor effect of imposing B. Human male genitals in a discernibly PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the ordinance set forth below was introduced ceeds of a FY 2005 Community Develop- and procedure. a limitation or restriction on the content of turgid state, even if opaquely or com- 1 ment Block Grant. No part of the cost of at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the Co-jntj of This action has been instituted for the any communicative materials, including pletely covered. Union, held on March 28, 2006 and that said ordinance will be further considered for said purpose shall be assessed against purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage sexually-oriented materials. Additionally, 10. SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES - : property specially benefiied. dated 04/13/2005 made by Frank it is neither the intent nor effect of this .The simulated or actual: final passage at a meeting of the Township Committee at the Municipal Building, i976 Section 4. It is hereby determined and Szczepanik & Barbara Szczepanik as chapter to restrict or deny access by A. Showing of human genitals in a state of Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey on April 11, 2006 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ' i stated that (1) the making of such mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronics Reg- adults to sexually-oriented materials pro- sexual stimulation or arousal; or EILEEN BIRCH. Township Clerk improvement (hereinafter referred to as istration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tected by the First Amendment or to deny B. Acts of masturbation, sexual inter- "purpose") is not a current expense of FGC Commercial Mortgage Finance dba access by the distributors and exhibitors course, sodomy, bestiality, necrophilia, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW said Township, and {2} it is necessary to Fremont Mortgage recorded on of sexually-oriented entertainment to their sadomasochistic abuse, fellatio or cun- JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4939 OF THE TOWNSHIP FINALLY ADOPTED finance said purpose by the issuance of 04/26/2005 in Book 11133 of Mortgages intended market. nilingus; or ON MARCH 14, 2006 PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND obligation of said Township pursuant to for Union County, Page 257 which Mort- Section 2. Findings. C. Fondling or erotic touching of the OTHER RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION AND APPROPRIAT- the Local Bond Law of New Jersey, and gage was assigned to the plaintiff, Wells A. It has been demonstrated that the human genitals, pubic regions, buttocks ING $3,949,383 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,230,000 (3) the estimated cost of said purpose is Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI establishment of adult businesses in busi- or femafe breasts. IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION TO FINANCE THE SAME. $209,000.00 (4) the cost of such purpose, Trust Series 2005-FM1; and (2) to recov- ness districts which are immediately adja- Section 4. License required. as hereinbefore stated, includes the er possession of, and concerns premises cent to and which serve residential neigh- A. Except as provided in Subsection D BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OR UNION, aggregate amount of $25,000.00 which is commonly known as 103 South Michigan borhoods has a deleterious effect on both below, from and after the effective date of IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members estimated to be necessary to finance the Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033. the business and residential segments of this chapter, no sexually oriented busi- thereof -affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: cost of such purpose, including account- If you are unable to obtain an attorney, the neighborhood, causing blignt and a ness, commercial establishment, adult Section A. Bond Ordinance No. 4939 of the Township of Union, in the County of ing fees, engineering and inspection you may communicate with the NewJer- downgrading of property values. It has cabaret, adult minimotion picture theater, Union, New Jersey, finally adopted on March 14, 2006 {the "Prior Ordinance "), is costs, legal expenses and other expens- sey Bar Association by calling 732-24322 9 also Been demonstrated that there is a adult motion picture theater or adult-ori- hereby amended in full to read as follows: i es, including interest on such obligations 50050000 . YoY u may alsl o contacconttt thth e LLawyer statistically significant correlation ented establishment, hotel or motel as Section 1. The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordi- to the extent permitted by Section 40A:2- Referral Service of the County of venue between sex-oriented and alcohol-orient- defined above or any premise providing nance are hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Township of Union, in the 20 of the Local Bond Law. by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot ed adult entertainment businesses and adult entertainment shall be operated or County of Union, New Jersey (the "Township") as a general improvements. I For the Section 5. Each bond anticipation note afford an attorney you may communicate high crime rates. It is also well known maintained in the Township of union with- improvements or purposes described in Section 3 hereof, there are hereby appropri- issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be with the Legal Services office of the based upon common knowledge and vari- out first obtaining a license to operate ated the respective sums of money therein slated as the appropriations made for the dated on or about the date of its issuance County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. ous studies conducted throughout the issued by the Township of Union. improvements or purposes, such sums amounting in the aggregate to $3,949,383 and shall be payable not more than one Frank Szczepanik and Barbara country the effect these types of business B. A license may be issued only for one (representing an increase of $13,383 from the Prior Ordinance) including the aggre- year from its date, shall bear interest at a Szczepanik, his wife, and each of their have on both business and residential sexually oriented business located at a gate sum of $170,000 (representing and increase of $0.00 from the Prior Ordinance) rate per annum as may be hereafter heirs, devisees, and personal reprenta- neighborhoods. fixed and certain place. Any person, part- as the several down payments for the improvements or purposes required by the determined within the limitations pre- Local Bond Law and including a $200,000 Local Aid Grant expected to be received tives, and his, her, their or any of their B. The Township Committee further nership or corporation which desires to from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation and a $349,383 (repre- scribed by law and may be renewed from successors in right, title and interest are deems it necessary to provide for licens- operate more than one adult-oriented lime to time pursuant to and within the senting an increase of $13,383 from the Prior Ordinance) Grant expected to be made party defendants to this foreclosure ing and regulations of adult-oriented busi- establishment must have a license for received from the Township of Union Board of Education. The several down payrnentr limitations prescribed by the Local Bond action because executed plaintiff's obli- nesses in light of the problems experi- each. Law. Each of said notes shall be signed have been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital gation and mortgage being foreclosed enced as set forth above, generally and C. No license or interest in the license improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets. : ; by the Chairman of the Township Commit- herein and may be liable for any deficien- specifically within the Township of Union. may be transferred to any person, part- tee and the Township's Chief Financial cy and because the owners of record of C. The Township Committee further nership or corporation. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several improvements or purposes not Officer and shall be under the seal of sajd the mortgaged premises being foreclosed determines that it is well known that D. All sexually oriented business existing covered by application of the several down payments or otherwise provided for here- Township and attested by the Township herein and for any lien, claim or interest adult?oriented businesses have been and at the time of the passage of this chapter under, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amaujit of Clerk. Said officers are hereby author- may have in, to or against the mortgaged are being used by patrons of said estab- must submit an application for a license $3,230,000 (representing an increase of $0.00 from the Prior Ordinance) pursuant to ized to execute said notes and to issue premises. the Local Band Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond said notes in such form as they may adopt lishments for engaging in sexual acts, within 90 days of the passage of this anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and wlthinjthe,lim- in conformity with law. The power to CREST AUTO ELECTRIC is made a including, but not limited to, intercourse, chapter. If an application is not received itations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. i party defendant to this foreclosure action sodomy, oral copulation and masturba- within said ninety-day period, then such determine any matters with respect to tion, resulting in unsafe and unsanitary existing sexually oriented business shall Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes said notes not determined by this ordi- fay reason of a certain judgment entered for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated cost of each improvement End the nance and also the power to sell said in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior conditions. It is particularly well known cease operations. If a sexually oriented Court of New Jersey bearing judgment that such conduct occurs in adult-oriented business fails to submit an application appropriation therefor, the maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each notes is hereby delegated to the Govern- establishments which install booths with within the ninety day period, the failure to improvement and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as follows: ing Body along with the Chief Financial number DJ-046291-2001 on 03/13/2001, (a) Purpose: Desjgn, construction and inspection of Valley Street and surrounding Officer who is hereby authorized to sell in the original sum of $2,445,91, wherein doors in which patrons can view adult-ori- submit an application shall be a violation you, CREST AUTO ELECTRIC are the ented movies or videotape or film or view of this chaptL.hpter,. Roadways, including, but not limited to, Caldwell Avenue (from Morris Ave. to West said notes, either at one time or from time other forms of adult entertainment. Chestnut St.); Headley Terr, (from Caldwell Ave. to South Park Terr.); Orchard Terr. to time, in the manner provided by law. judqment creditor and FRANK E. An applicatioli n for a license must be (from Caldwell Ave. to South Park Terr.); Donna Rd. (from Orchard Terr, to Cliessnul SZCZEPANIK is the judgment debtor and D. The Township Committee further made on a form provided by the Township St.); South Park Terr, (from Elmwood Ave. to Chestnut St.); Pennsylvania Ave' (Irom Section 6. it is hereby determined and for any lien, claim or interest you may determines that notwithstanding any rules Clerk. The application must be accompa- Elmwood Ave. to Chestnut St.); Trebing Place (from Chestnut Street to Louisa St.); declared that the periocf of usefulness of have in, to or against the mortgaged and regulations governing the conduct of nied by a sketch or diagram showing the Balmoral Ave. near the intersection with Stuyvesant Ave.; Morrison Ave. (trom said purpose according to its reasonable premises. patrons of said establishments, the poten- configuration of the premises, Including a Stuyvesant Ave. to Oakland Ave.); Schneider Ave. (from Morris Ave. to Hawiharno life is a period of twenty years computed DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK tial increase of exposure to: diseases of a statement of total floor space occupied by Ave.); Bashford Ave. (from Morris Ave. to Burns PI.); Whittier PI. (from Schneider Aye. from the date of said bonds. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY communicable nature; exposure to infec- the business. The sketch or diagram need to Creger Ave.); Browning Pt. (from Schneider Ave. to Creger Ave.); Burns PI. (mid- Section 7. It is hereby determined and THIS IS AN ATTEMPT tions from insect infestations; and expo- not be professionally prepared but must block between Creger Ave. & Schneider Ave. to end); Hawthorne Ave (from Hcujse stated that the Supplemental Debt State- TO COLLECT A DEBT. sure to unsanitary environmental condi- be drawn to a designated scale or drawn #2659 to Creger Ave.); Linn Ave. (from Burnet Ave. to Schneider Ave.); MoessnE r Ave.- ment required by said Local Bond Law ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED tions maybe heightened in said establish- with marked dimensions of the interior of (frorn Spruce St. to Morris Ave.); Lillian Terr, (from Colonial Ave to Crawford Jerr.); has been duly made and filed in the office WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ments. the premises to an accuracy of plus or Homer Terr, (from Colonial Ave. to Crawford Terr.); Andress Terr, (from Coloiiinl Aye of the Township Clerk of said Township, File FCZ75444 E. The Township Committee further minus six inches. to David Ave.); Golf Terr, (from Crawford Terr, to Kawameeh Middle School); David and that such statement so filed shows U141213 UNL March 30, 2006 ($48.83) determines that it is recognized and well F. The applicant must be qualified accord- Ave. (from Andress Terr, to Lillian Terr.); Wallingford Terr, (from Andress Twrr.i to that the gross debt of said Township, as known that renting rooms ror less than 10 ing to the provision of this chapter, and Lillian Terr.,): Gelb Avenue; and Durham Court (from Wheaton Road to Colonial defined in Section 40A:2-43 of said Local hours results in increased crime, such as, the premises must be inspected and Avenue) and including ail work and materials necessary therefor or incidental there- Bond Law, is not increased by this ordi- but not limited to prostitution and other found to be in compliance with the law by to. nance and that the issuance of the bonds secondary effects. the Health Department, Zoning Depart- and notes authorized by this ordinance Section 3. Definitions. ment, Fire Inspector and Building Official. will be within all debt limitations pre- NOTICE OF DECISIONS AND MEETING For the purpose of this chapter, the fol- The result of said inspections must be iropri; $3,600,000 scribed by said Local Bond Law. OF THE lowing words and phrases shall mean: made available to the applicant no later Grant Mt/ioneo v expected to be received: $ 200,000 Section 8. Any funds received from the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1. SEXUALLY ORSENTED BUSINESS is: than 30 days from the date of application Maximum Amount of Bond^_^_^s o^r Notes: $3,230,000 County of Union, the State of New Jersey OF THE for the license. Perio-'enod or Averag" e ~Period of Usefulness: 20years (1) a commercial establishment which as S 170,000 or any of their agencies or any funds BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK one of Its principal business purposes G. The applicant for a license shall Amount of Down Payment: received from the united States of Ameri- offers for sale, rental, or display any of include upon the form provided by the ca or any of its agencies in aid of such TAKE NOTICE that on March 22, 2006, the fallowing: Books, magazines, periodi- Township Clerk the following information (b) Purpose: Paving of the Union High School parking lots, including desigh, con- purpose shall be applied to the payment the Zoning Board of Adjustment of Bor- cals or other printed material, or photo- under oath: struction and inspection, and including all work and materials necessary therefor or of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond ough of Roselle Park, County of Union, graphs, films, motion pictures, video cas- (1) Name and address, including all alias- incidental thereto. i ; anticipation notes have been issued, to State of New Jersey took the following settes, slides or other visual representa- es. the payment of the bond anticipation actions: tions which depict or describe a "speci- Appropriation and Estimated Cost: $349,383 (an increase of $13,383 from the Pripr 1. Denied use variance, bulk variances (2) Written proof that the applicant is at Ordinance) • • notes, and the amount of bonds author- fied sexual activity" or "specified anatom- least 18 years of age. ! ized for such purpose shall be reduced and site plan application at Block 606 ical area" or still or motion picture (3) Whether the applicant has ever had an Grant Money expected to be received: $349,383 (an increase of $13,383 from the accordingly. Lots 34, 35, 36, & 37, 147 Westfield machines, projectors or other image-pro- adult-oriented establishment license the Prior Ordinance) Section 9. The Capital Budget is hereby Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey to 147 ducing devices which show images to one revoked or suspended, the reason there- Maximum Amount of Bonds or Notes: $0.00 \ amended to conform with the provisions Westfield Avenue, LLC. person per machine at any one time, and for and the business entity or trade name Period or Average Period of Usefulness: 20years j of this ordinance to the extent of any 2. Continued for hearing on April 22, where the images so displayed are char- under which the applicant operated that Amount of Down Payment: $0.00 inconsistency herewith, and the resolu- 2006 application for driveway width vari- acterized by the depiction of a "specified was subject to the suspension or revoca- tions promulgated by the Local Finance ance at Block 908, Lot 5, 119-121 Avon sexual activity" or "specified anatomical tion. (c) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for the improv-B- Board showing full detail of the amended Street, Roselle Park, New Jersey to Gior- area"; or instruments or devices or para- (4) Whether the applicant has been con- ment or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof. \ Capital Budget and Capital Program, as gio & Alessandra Bonacchl. phernalia which are designed for use in victed of or pled guilty to a crime Involv- (d) The estimated cost of the improvements or purposes is equal to the amount bf approved by the Director of LocaiGovern- Resolutions memorializing decisions are connection with a "specified sexual activ- ing prostitution, promotion of prostitution, the appropriation herein made therefor. ment Services, is on file with the Town- filed in the office of the municipal clerk ity" or obscenity, sale, distribution or display of Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times ship Clerk and is available for public and are available for public inspection. (2) a commercial establishment which harmful material to minors, sexual per- as-may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall inspection. ROSELLE PARK ZONING regularly features live performances char- formance by a child, possession of child mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such ratra Section 10. This ordinance shall take BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT acterized by the exposure of a "specified pornography, indecency with a child, sex- or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The effect twenty days after the first publica- U141267 UNL March 30, 2006 ($13.02) anatomical area" or by a "specified sexu- ual assault, aggravated sexual assault, chief financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued purl tion hereof after final passage. al activity", or which regularly shows incest, solicitation of a child, public lewd- suant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial officer's signature upon the U141448 UNL March 30, 2006 ($74.40) films, motion pictures, video cassettes, ness or indecent exposure, as provided notes shall be conclusive evidence as to al! such determinations. All notes issued slides or other photographic representa- and described in the New Jersey Criminal hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local tions which depict or describe a "speci- Code. Bond Law. The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK TOWNSHIP OF UNION notes from time to time, at not less than 99% of par and accrued interest, at pubiic or fied sexual activity" or "specified anatom- H. The fact that an applicant possesses a private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of UNION COUNTY, NJ ical area." valid entertainment license pursuant to PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery there- (3) an ADULT CABARET - A nightclub Chapter 164, Amusements; Adult Uses, of of. The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at ordinance, the title of which is hereinbe- the Township Code of the Township of low set forth, was finally passed and bar, restaurant or other commercial the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant NQTICE TO BIDDERS establishment, whether or not same is Union does not exempt the applicant from to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the descrip- approved by the Township Committee of the requirement of obtaining an adult the Township of Union in the County of licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for tion, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtain:*'! PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed pro- on premises-consumption, which regularly business license as provided herein. and the name of the purchaser. ' posals for the furnishing of SCAVENGER Union, at a public meeting held at the features: Section 5. Issuance of license. SERVICE within the Borough of Roselle Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, A. The Township Committee shall approve Section 5. The capital budget (or temporary capital budget as applicable) o* the New Jersey, on March 28, 2006. A. Persons who appear in a state of nudi- Park for a period of one, two, three or five ty; or the issuance of a license by the Township Township is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to years commencing JULY 1, 2006 in accor- EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk B. Live performances which are charac- Clerk to an applicant within 60 days after the extent of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and dance with specifications on file at the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE terized by the exposure of specified receipt of a completed application unless amendment, the resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board show- Office of the Borough Clerk. 110 East OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION BY anatomical areas or by sexual conduct or the Township Committee finds one or ing full detail of the amended capital budget (or amended temporary capital budget as Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jer- ADDING CHAPTER 170, ARTICLE XXIX, more of the following to be true: applicable) and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local sey shall be received by the Borough STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND by specified sexual activities; or Government Services is on file with trie Township Clerk and is available there foi pub- Clerk on behalf of the Mayor and Council CONTROL: ALSO AMENDING ARTICLE C. Films, motion pictures, video cas- (1) An applicant is under 18 years of age lic inspection. of the Borough of Roselle Park at the XIII, CHAPTER 170-110; ARTICLE XIV, settes, compact disks, slides or other or is under a legal disability. Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recil- Municipal Building, 110 East Westfield CHAPTERS 170-134, 136.3; ARTICLE photographic reproductions which are (2) The applicant or an applicant's spouse ed and stated: Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey on XVIII, CHAPTER 170-168; ARTICLE XXII, characterized by the depiction or descrip- is overdue in the payment to the township (a) The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are CHAPTER 200: ARTICLE XXV, CHAPTER tion of specified sexual activities, sexual of taxes, fees, fines or penalties not current expenses. No part of the costs thereof have been or shail be specially 170-214; ARTICLE XXVIH. CHAPTER conducISUIIV t or specified anatomical areas. assessed against or imposed upon him in THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2006 AT 10:00 A.M. (4) an ADULT MINIMOTION-PICTURE relation to a sexually?oriented business. assessed on property specially benefited thereby. LOCAL PREVAILING TIME 170-238, 239; AND ARTICLE HEADINGS (b) The average period of usefulness of the improvements or purposes, within the XXIX, XXX, AND XXXI THHEATEE R - An enclosed building with a (3) An applicant has falsely answered a limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed U141447 UNL March 30, 2006 ($11.16) capacity of less than 50 persons used for question or request for information on the at which time and place they shall be pub- presenting material having as its domi- application form. from the date of the bonds authorized by this ordinance, is 20 years. : licly opened and read aloud. Np bids will nant theme, or distinguished or character- (4) An applicant or an applicant's spouse (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has be4n be received after the date and time above ized by an emphasis on, matters depict- has been convicted of a violation of a pro- duly prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk, and a complete executed specified. All bids must be made on com- ing, describing or relating to specified vision of this chapter, other than the duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local plete proposal forms available from the sexual activities, sexual conduct or spec- offense of operating an adult?oriented Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Office of the Borough Clerk, and enclosed LEGAL NOTICE Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Township as defined in the ified anatomical areas, as defined below, establishment without a license, within Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in in an envelope clearly marked "PROPOS- NOTICE OF HEARING for observation by patrons therein. five years immediately preceding this AL FOR FURNISHING SCAVENGER SER- (5J an ADULT MOTION-PICTURE THE- application. The fact that a conviction is this bond ordinance by $3,230,000 (representing a increase of $0.00 from the Prior VICE". Each bid must be accompanied by Ordinance) and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations TOWNSHIP OF UNION ATER - An enclosed building with a being appealed shall have no effect on prescribed by that Law. a bid guarantee in the form of a certified PLANNING BOARD capacity of 50 or more persons used for the disqualification of the applicant or check, cashier's check or bid bond at the presenting material having as its domi- applicant's spouse. (d) An amount not exceeding $640,000 (representing an increase of $0.00 from the bidders option for not less than ien (10) Prior Ordinance) for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2- TAKE NOTICE, that on TUESDAY, APRIL nant theme, or distinguished or character- (5) An applicant is residing with a person 20 is included In the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement. percent of the proposed contract price for 4, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal ized by an emphasis on, matters depict- who has been denied a license by the furnishing scavenger service for periods Building, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New ing, describing or relating to specified township to operate an adult?oriented (e) The Township reasonably expects to commence acquisition and/or construction of one, two, three or five years. Jersey a SPECIAL HEARING will be held sexual activities, sexual conduct or spec- establishment within the preceding 12 of the improvements or purposes described in Section 3 hereof, and to advance all or However the bid guarantee need not be by the Planning Board of the Township of ified anatomical areas, as defined below, months or residing with a person whose a portion of the costs in respect thereof, prior to the issuance of bonds or notes here- more than $20,000 and be made payable Union for: for observation by patrons therein. license to operate an adult?oriented under. To the extent such costs are advanced, the Township further reasonably to the Borough of Roselle Park. The suc- R & S Realities, LLC [6> an ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISH- establishment has been revoked within expects to reimburse such expenditures from the proceeds of the bonds or notes cessful bidder will be required to furnish a 95 Progress Street MENT - Include, but is not limited to, a the preceding 12 months. authorized by this bond ordinance, in an aggregate amount not to exceed the amount performance bond of an amount equal to Block 3402 Lot(s) 24 &25 commercial establishment as defined (6) The premises to be used for the of bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof. one hundred percent (100%) of the con- Major Site Plan, Variance above, adult bookstores, adult cabarets, adult?oriented business has been denied Section 7. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described in Section 3 here- tract price. No bid may be withdrawn for adult mini-motion picture theater and by the Health Department, Zoning Depart- of (other than those identified in Section 8 hereof) shall be applied to direct payment sixty (60) days after the date and time ROBERT W. BUCCO, JR., P.E. C.M.E. adult motion-picture theater and further ment, or the Fire Official as not being in of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to specified except in accordance with NJSA means any premises to which public this bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized hereunder shall be Administrative Officer, Planning Board compliance with applicable laws and ordi- reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. 4DA-11-24 iatrons or members are invited or admit- nances, provided that the applicant was BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY 1976 Morris Avenue Section 8. As a portion of the total appropriation of $3,949,383 made in Section 1 Union, New Jersey 07083 fed and which are physically arranged so provided the results of said inspections hereof, there is herein appropriated for the improvement or purpose described in WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF P.L. (908) 851-8506 as to provide booths, cubicles, rooms, no later than 30 days from the date of the 1975, C. 127. (NJAC 17:27) compartments or stalls separate from the submission of a completed application for Section 3(a) hereof the sum of $200,000 constituting the amount payable: io the Bidders are required to comply with the U141465 UNL March 30, 2006 ($11.16) Township from an anticipated Local Aid Grant from the Department of Transportation Provisions set forth in the N.J. Public Law of the State of New Jersey and in Section 3(b) $349,383 constituting the amount 1977, Ch. 33. payable to the Township from an anticipated Grant from the Township of Union Board The Mayor and Council of the Borough of PUBLIC NOTICE of Education. • Roselle Park, N.J, reserve the right to Section 9. The fuil faith and credit of the Township is hereby pledged to the punc- reject any and all bids. TAKE NOTICE that the following applications were heard by the Township of Union Planning Board on March 23, 2006 at 7:00 tual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this Bidding documents and specifications p.m. in the Municipal Building, Frfberger Park, Union) N.J. bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the may be obtained from the Office of the Township, and the Township shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all iha Borough Clerk, at the address listed CALENDAR NAME AND ADDRESS OOFF PREMISES AFFECTED ACTION REQUESTED DECISION OF taxable reai property within the Township for the payment of the obligations and the above, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. NUMBER APPLICANT THE PLANNING interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. and 4;30 P.M., Monday through Friday. BOARD Section 10. The Township hereby covenants to take any action necessary or refrain By order of the Mayor and Council of the from taking such action in order to preserve the tax-exempt status of the bonds and Borough of Roselle Park, New Jersey. 2005-22 Lombardi & Paolella Block 707 Lot 55 & 56 Minor Subdivision Resolution of notes authorized hereunder as Is or may be required under the Internal Revenue Doreen Cali, RMC/CMC 458 Lehigh Avenue Denial Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Code'), Borough Clerk including compliance with the Code with regard to the use, expenditure, investment, U141809 UNL March 30, 2006 ($32.55) Robert W. Bucco, Jr., PE, CME, Administrative Officer timely reporting and rebate of investment earnings as may be required thereunder. U141464 UNL March 30, 2006 ($19.53) Section 11. This Ordinance amends Bond Ordinance 4939 of the Township finally adopted March 14, 2006. To the extent that any previous ordinance or resolution is NOTICE Inconsistent herewith or contradictory hereto, said ordinance or resolution is hereby PUBLIC NOTICE repealed or amended to the extent necessary to make it consistent herewith. The Township of Union Board of Adjust- Section 12. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication ment has adopted the Fair and Open Take notice that the following applications for Zoning Variances were heard by the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Union thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. Process of the Pay-to-Play Law (N.J.S.A. on Wednesday. March 22. 2006 at 7:30-p.m. in the Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, N.J. Resolutions memorializing. Section B. After passage upon first reading of this bond ordinance, the Township 19;44A-20a, et seq.} in its request for Clerk is hereby directed to publish "NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND proposals and awarding goods and serv- Calendar it Name of Applicant & Variances Decision of the Board SUMMARY" (set forth below) with appropriate completions, insertions and correc- ices contracts with an annual value in Premises Affected Requested of Adjustment tions, at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-19, at least seven excess of $17,500.00. The following con- days prior to the date set for public hearing and further consideration for final pas- tract has been awarded. This contract Cal. #3050 Dennis Belcher New 2 family house Carried for Resolution of sage (which date shall be at least ten days after introduction and first reading). The and the resolution authorizing it are avail- Oswald Place Approval on April 26, 2006 Township Clerk is further directed to comply with all provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2- able for public inspection in the Municipal Block- 5707 Lot- 5 17(b) regarding postings, publications, and the provision of copies of this bond ordi- Building Department. nance. Cal..#3051 Muthusamy Holdings, LLC. Addition to existing Carried for Resolution of Section C. After final adoption of this bond of this bond ordinance by the Mayor and 1201 Morris Avenue medical office Approval on April 26, 2006 Township Committee, the Township Clerk is hereby directed to publish a "BOND Block- 1408 Lot- 10 ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY" (set forth below) with appropriate com- pletions, insertions and corrections, at least once in a newspaper qualified under -ADVERTISE! Richard Malanda /TDN, Board of Adjustment Secretary N.J.S.A. 40A:2-19. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY! U141118 UNL March 30, 2006 ($25.11) U141450 ULR March 30, 2006 ($173.92) WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 — PAGE 15 Red Cross offers First Aid courses Bright smiles Pet First Aid is the immediate and The rally will be held at University Adult CPR, AED and Standard First temporary care given to an injured Center, Room 228, Kean University, Aid will be held April 18 from 8:30 animal until it can be taken to a pro- 1000 Morris Ave., Union. The course a.m. to 4 p.m. The course will be held fessional veterinarian for more defini- is $15 a person, which includes all the at the American Red Cross office at 16 tive medical care and attention. A pri- materials and the CPR certificate. The Jefferson Ave., Elizabeth. Some or all mary goal of pet first aid is to protect normal cost of this course is $30. The portions of the course may be taken. both yourself and your pet from fur- goal of the rally is to train more than Adult CPR, Child CPR, Infant ther harm or injury. 100 people on the lifesaving tech- CPR and First Aid will be held on Some things you would learn in niques of CPR, rescue breathing and April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The this Pet First Aid Course is how to abdominal thrust at a reasonable cost. course will be held at-the American approach a sick or injured animal, The American Red Cross is invit- Red Cross office at 332 West Front St., administering medications, recogniz- ing all community members to come Plainfield. Some or all portions of the ing an emergency, performing CPR. out and learn how to respond in emer- course may be taken. and first aid, and how to treat common gency situations, Learn how to be CPR/AED for the Professional problems and emergencies requiring there for your family and friends in Rescuer will be held on April 29 from immediate attention. emergency situations. Community 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The course will be Courses will be held April 24 from members are asked to register in held at the American Red Cross office 6 to 9 p.m. in Elizabeth; May 10 from advance for this four and a half hour at 16 Jefferson Ave., Elizabeth. 6 to 9 p.m. in Plainfield; and June 3,6 course and upon successful complet- Adult CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPr to 9 p.m. in Elizabeth. ing, will receive a certificate in Adult and First Aid will be held on April 30 Call 908 756-6414, Ext. 10, to reg- CPR. form 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The course ister or for more information. Individuals can register by calling will be held at the American Red • The American Red Cross Tri- the American Red Cross at 908 756- Cross office at 16 Jefferson Ave., Eliz- County Chapter and Student Organi- 6414, ext. 10 or 27. abeth. Some or all portions of the zation of Kean University Inc. will be • The Tri-County Chapter of the course may be taken. offering an Adult CPR Rally on April American Red Cross is offering the To register or for more informa- 8 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. following CPR courses. tion, call 908 756-6464, Ext. 10. County prepares for Bio Blitz Scientists and skilled specialists, 660 species sampled or sited and iden- will participate in Bio-Blitz 2006. assisted by community volunteers, tified with the help of more than 100 "The goal of this effort is to raise After a visit from a Roselle Park dental hygienist, Terah Johnson, Sanih Giljic and Ash- will fan out across the Ash Brook scientists, field experts and volunteers. awareness of the diversity of wildlife in ley Purisima, kindergartners at Robert Gordon School in Roselle Park, proudly display Reservation and throughout portions Teams of specialists included: fungi, our urban and suburban parkland. Ash their new toothbrush, toothpaste and dental health workbook. of the adjacent Ash Brook Golf plants, insects, fish, reptiles and Brook Reservation offers amazing Course in Scotch Plains over a 24- amphibians, birds and mammals. resources and serves as both an outdoor hour period, June 23-24, to conduct A brochure describing the event classroom and science lab," said Free- the area's second-ever Bio-Blitz. held last year and the results can be holder Vice Chair Bette Jane Kowalski, A bio-blitz is an intensive effort to obtained by calling 908-527-4032. In liaison to the Union County Parks and County hosts recycling event identify as many living plants and ani- addition, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Recreation Advisory Board. "If you The County of Union will sponsor machines, telephones and circuit A complete list of the materials that mals found in a given area — in this Sylvio CodelJa and Kean University, a like plants and animals, please sign up a recycling event for electronics and boards. will be accepted on April 8 is available case the more than 460 acre Union Web site listing the results in more to help! Specialists in areas ranging automobile tires on April 8 so that "This is a great opportunity to get at the Union County Environmental County park — as possible in a limit- detail has been developed. The link is from birds and insects to mushrooms Union County residents can get rid of rid of old automobile tires as well," said Services Web site: www.ucnj.org/ocm. ed time period. The idea is to obtain an www.kean.edu/~scodella/BioBlitz05/ have already been recruited, but more unwanted tires, computers and other Freeholder Chairman Alexander The electronics collection and tire ecological "snapshot" of the area. BlitzHome.html volunteer workers are needed to identi- electronic equipment in an environ- Mirabeila. "Unwanted tires can become recycling will be held rain or shine, lor Following on the heels of the very This year's event is once again fy the hundreds of species to be found mentally proper manner. a breeding site for mosquitoes." Union Counly residents only and not successful first-ever-in-New Jersey being sponsored by the Union County in the park in the springtime." The collection will take place from All that residents need to do is for businesses. Proof of Union Counly urban Bio-Blitz 2005 held in Lenape Board of Chosen Freeholders, the The "blitz" will start in the park at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lucent Technolo- drive to the site with their unwanted residency is required Park, this year's blitz should yield Union County Department of Parks, 6 p.m. on June 23 with some workers gies, 600 Mountain Avenue in New electronic equipment and as many as An alternate drop-off program lor even more exciting results since the Recreation and Facilities, and the Rail- on hand throughout the night. Other Providence. eight automobile tires, without rims. electronics equipment is available Ash Brook Reservation area boasts way River Association in partnership volunteers will work in shifts through- All residents of Union County are Workers at the site will unload the every Monday between 9 a.m. and! 3 some unique, semi-pristine habitat, with many other area and regional out June 24, until 6 p.m. No experi- eligible to participate at no cost. vehicles. p.m. at the Newtech Recycling Facili- including pinelands-like, upland vege- environmental organizations. ence is necessary but the Bio-Blitz is tation as well as hardwood swamps, "Computer monitors and televi- Pre-registration is not required for ty, located at 111 Chimney Rock The New Jersey Department of also actively seeking skilled special- three major streams and several ponds. sions are the source of a considerable this special Saturday collection. Road, Building No. 2, in Bridgewater. Environmental Protection, Trailside ists for all disciplines. Pre-Blitz site amount of lead — about five pounds Refrigerators, washers and dryers, For more information, call the Some of the species scientists Nature and Science Center, Kean and visits are a must for team leaders and per screen," said Freeholder Chester microwaves, and air conditioners will Union County Bureau of Environmen- expect to find include: ground pines, Rutgers universities, the Brooklyn other specialists. Holmes, liaison to the Union County not be accepted. tal Services Hotline at 908-654-9889. sphagnum, star and club mosses, Botanical Garden, the United States A Bio-Blitz Central tent will be Solid Waste Advisory Board. "Up to lichens, bayberry, wintergreen, hawks, Department of Agriculture, New Jer- located near the Union County Voca- 95 percent of most electronic appli- great blue herons, fox, deer, owls, sey Audubon, Friends of Lenape Park, tional Technical School and the Union ances can be recycled. This is a song birds and many others. and National Biodiversity Parks Inc. County Police Academy and parking responsible way to keep hazardous The Lenape Park Blitz resulted in are just a few of the organizations that lots off Raritan Road. heavy metals out of our environment." CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Electronic equipment that will be accepted on April 8 includes computer each employee or independent contractor room on the licensed premises unless PUBLIC NOTICE shall be maintained in the register on the each and every person occupying the monitors, hard drives, modems, key- premises for a period of thr.ee years fol- accommodations (for any time wnatsoev- Search your local classifieds on the Internet intercourse, sodomy, oral copulation, lowing termination. er) shall first: boards, CPUs, mice, printers, scan- masturbation or sexual contact to occur in B: A failure by the owner, operator or 1. Display to the licensee or to a duly www.locaSsource.com or on the licensed premises. licensee to ensure that all required infor- authorized agent or employee of the ners, speakers, televisions, VCRs, fax (7) A licensee is delinquent in payment to mation in Section 13 A for each employee licensee in charge of registration written the township for taxes, fees, fines or or independent contractor is entered in evidence of his or her identity and resi- penalties related to the adult-oriented the register shall be deemed a violation of dence, and, in addition thereto, write or establishment. this cliapter, and a separate violation cause to be written on the card record in (8) A licensee or an employee thereof has shall issue for each employee or inde- ink his or her full and true name and knowingly allowed possession, consump- pendent contractor. address and the full and true name and tion, use or sale of alcoholic beverages C. The owrier, operator or licensee shall address of each member of the party, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE on the premises. . ..;' make the register of employees available 2. And in the case of the operator of a B. The operator or licensee whose license immediately for inspection by the repre- motor vehicle, the state license or regis- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, is revoked shall not be eligible to receive sentatives of the Township of Union at all tration number of the motor vehicle con- GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain- a license for one year from the date of reasonable times. veying him or her to the licensed premis- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 revocation. No location or premises for D. Every act or omission by an employee es. MARIA F. VANEGAS JOSE A. ZAMUDIO MARK CAPORELLI, REBECCA Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, which a license has been issued shall be or an independent contractor constituting 3. In addition to the foregoing, the licens- JUAN DELGADO, and each of their CAPORELLI, and each of their heirs, New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- used as an adu|t-oriented establishment a violation of the provisions of this chap- ee shall cause to be written into the reg- heirs, devisees, and personal represen- devisees, and personal representa- ber . 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the for six months from the date of revocation ter shall be deemed the act or omission of ister in ink the number of the room tatives, and his, her, their or any of tives, and his, her, their or any of their AMENDED Complaint filed in a civil of the license. the owner, operator or licensee if such act assigned to each registrant, the date and their successors in right, title and successors in right, title and interest action, in which WELLS FARGO BANK, Section 10. Hearing. or omission occurs either with the author- hour of the registration, the signature or interest N.A. is plaintiff, and JOHN BRIAN HITCH- A. If it is determined that a valid basis for ization, knowledge or approval of the identification of the person taking or YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND COCK, et al., are defendants, pending in suspending or revoking a license exists, owner, operator or licensee or as a result accepting the registration and the" date YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, the Superior Court of New Jersey, then, before revoking or suspending the of the negligent failure of the owner, and hour when the occupant or occupants REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain- Chancery Division, Union County, and license; the Township Committee or its operator or licensee to supervise the of each room quits or surrenders same. GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain- tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 bearing Docket F-4365-06 within thlrny- duly authorized representative shall employee's or independent contractor's 4. No licensee shall knowingly rent, allow tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, five (35) days after 03/30/2006 exclusive cause a formal legal complaint to be conduct, and said owner, operator or or permit any room on the licensed prem- Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- of such date, or if published afser served upon the licensee in question, and licensee shall be punishable for such act ises to be used for any illegal or immoral New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the 03/30/2006, (35) days after the actual said final legal complaint shall clearly or omission in the same manner as if the purpose. The licensee's failure to set ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- date of such publication, exclusive of state the charges' brought against said owner, operator or licensee committed the forth the true identity and correct hours of Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in such date. If you fail to do so, judgment licensee. This formal legal complaint may act or caused the omission. occupancy of any person shall be deemed sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is plaintiff, by default may be rendered against you be served by personal service, certified E. Any act or omission of any employee or knowledge on the part of the license hold- which Deutsche Bank National Trust Com- and MARK CAPORELLi, et al., are defen- for the relief demanded in the AMENDED mail or regular: mail in the event that per- independent contractor constituting a vio- er of such illegal or immoral purpose or pany fka Bankers Trust Company of Cali- dants, pending in the Superior Court of Complaint. You shall file your Answer and, sonal service is refused. If the where- lation of the provisions of this chapter use. fornia, N.A., as Trustee of Wilshire Mort- New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union proof of service in duplicate with the' abouts of the licensee is unknown and the shall be deemed the act or omission of C. Inspections by Police Department. gage Loan Trust 1997-2 under the Pooling County, and bearing Docket F-4335-06 Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jer- same cannot be ascertained by the exer- within thirty-five (35) days after sey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN 971, the owner, operator or licensee for pur- It shall be the duty of the Police Depart- and Servicing agreement dated as or 03/30/2006 exclusive of such date, or If Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together with cise of reasonable diligence, the Town- poses of determining whether the license ment of the Township to inspect the November 1, 1997 is plaintiff, and MARIA ship Committee, or its duly authorized published after 03/30/2006, (35) days your check in the sum of $135.00 repre- of owner, operator or licensee shall be licensed premises at any hour of the day F. VANEGAS, et al., are defendants, after the actual date of such publication, senting the filing fee in accordance with representative, will make an affidavit to revoked, suspended or renewed. or night, to determine that the provisions pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- that effect and then serve such complaint exclusive of such date. If you fail to do the rules of civil practice and procedure. F. The owner, operator or licensee shall of this chapter are being complied with. sey, Chancery Division, Union County, so, judgment by default may be rendered by publishing same once each week for The owner, operator or licensee shall and bearing Docket F-45B1-06 within thir- two consecutive weeks in a newspaper not allow any minor to loiter around or to against you for the relief demanded in the This action has been instituted for the frequent an adult-oriented establishment make the register of guests available ty-five (35) days after 03/30/2006 exclu- Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- purpose of (1) foreclosing' a Mortgacjn printed and published in the Township of immediately for inspection by the repre- sive of such date, or if published after Union or, in the absence of such newspa- or to allow any minor to view adult enter- sure Complaint. You shall file your dated 08/16/1994 made by Martha •*.- tainment as defined herein. sentatives of the Police Department as 03/30/2006, (35) days after the actual Answer and proof of service in duplicate Hitchcock and John Brian Hitchcock ^:.s per, in a newspaper printed and published set forth herein. date of such publication, exclusive of mortgagors, to The Prudential Hc.ne in Union County and circulating in the G. The operator shall maintain the premis- such date. If you fail to do so, judgment with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Township of Union. es in a clean and sanitary manner at all D. Maintaining the Register New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN Mortqage Company, Inc. recorded on times, The above information on each guest by default may be rendered against you 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together 08/16/1^94 in Book 5421 of Mortqages for B. The formal legal complaint shall further H. The owner, operator or licensee shall shall be maintained in the register on the for the relief demanded in the Complaint with your check in Ihe sum of $135.00 Union County, Page 29 which Mortgage state the charges, and it shall contain a ensure compliance of the establishment premises for a period of three years fol- and Amendment To Foreclosure Com- representing the filing fee in accordance was assigned on 05/16/1996 to the plain- notice that a hearing shall be held before and its patrons wilh the provisions of this lowing the initial occupancy. plaint. You shall file your Answer and with the rules of civil practice and proce- tiff, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. by the Township Committee or its duly chapter. E. Violations. proof of service in duplicate with the dure. Assignment Of Mortgage recorded on authorized representative at a place I. No possession, consumption or sale of Failure to maintain the register as Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jer- 10/21/1996 in Book 935 of Assignments therein fixed not less than 10 days nor alcoholic beverages shall be permitted on required by this section, or failing to per- sey, Hughes Justice Complex-CN 971, This action has been instituted for the Of Mortgages for Union County, Page more than 30 days after the serving of the premises. This provision shall not mit an inspection of the register as Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together with purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage 195; and (2) to recover possession of, said formal legal complaint, that the apply to a sexually oriented business required by this section, shall be deemed your check in the sum of $135.00 repre- dated 12/13/2002 made byMark Caporel- and concerns premises commonly known licensee and parties in interest shall be which is licensed to sell alcoholic bever- a violation of this chapter. senting the filing fee in accordance with li, married and Rebecca Caporelli as as 181 Spring Ridge Drive, Berkeley given the right to file an answer to the for- ages for on-premises consumption. Section 16. Hours of operation. the rules of civil practice and procedure. mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Reg- Heights, NJ 07922. mal legal complaint and to appear in per- Section 14. Employees or Independent A. Sexually oriented businesses, except a This action has been instituted for the istration System, Inc. as nominee for If you are unable to obtain an attorney, son or by their attorney and give testimo- Contractor motel or hotel may be open for business purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Royal Mortgage Corp. recorded on you may communicate with the New Jer- ny at the place and time fixed in the for- A. A sexually oriented business or adult- daily from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. dated 02/27/1984 made by Maria F. Vane- 01/07/2003 in Book 9852 of Mortgages for sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- mal legal complaint and that the rules of oriented establishment as defined herein midnight and closed on Sundays. Any gas and Jose A. Zamudio as mortgagors, Union County, Page 0042 which Mortgage 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer evidence prevailing in the courts of law shall not employ or-hire as an independ- adult entertainment establishment which to Brokers Mortgage Service recorded on was assigned on to the plaintiff, wells Referral Service of the County of venue shall be controlling at the administrative ent contractor any person under the age is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for 03/15/1984 in Book 3433 of Mortgages for Fargo Bank, N.A; and (2) to recover pos- by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot hearing. of 18 years. A person under the age of 18 on-premises consumption shall be permit- Union County, Page 117 which Mortgage session of, and concerns premises com- afford an attorney, you may communicate Section 11. Transfer of license. years commits an offense if he or she ted to remain open for those hours set was assigned on 12/15/1997 to the plain- monly known as 11 Edward Court, New with the Legal Services office of the A licensee shall not transfer his license to appears in a state of nudity in or on the forth in under Chapter 160 of the Town- tiff, Deutsche Bank National Trust Compa- Providence, NJ 07974. Counly of venue by calling 908-354-4340. another, nor shall a licensee operate an premises of an adult-oriented establish- ship Code. ny fka Bankers Trust Company of Califor- If you are unable to obtain an attorney, John Brian Hitchcock, his heirs, adult-oriented establishment under the ment. B. Adult entertainment establishments nia, N.A., as Trustee of Wilshire Mortgage you may communicate with the New Jer- devisees, and personal representatives, authority of a license at any place other B. An employee or independent contractor shall remain closed for business except Loan Trust 1997-2 under the Pooling and sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- and his. their or any of their successors in than the address designated in the appli- commits an offense if he or she appears during the hours fixed as open for busi- Servicing agreement dated as of Novem- 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer right, title and interest are made parly cation. "•••". in a state of nudity or knowingly allows ness by this chapter. ber 1, 1997 by Assignment Of Mortgage Referral Service of the County of venue defendants to this foreclosure action Section 12. Physical layout of sexually another to appear in a state of nudity in Section 17. Violations and penalties. recorded on 02/23/1998 in Book 1017 of by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot because executed plaintiff's obligation oriented business. an area of an adult entertainment estab- A. Any person violating or failing to com- Assignments Of Mortgages for Union afford an attorney, you may communicate and mortgage being foreclosed herein Any sexually oriented business having lishment which can be viewed from a pub- ply with any other provision of this chap- County, Page 3 and (2) to recover pos- with the Legal Services office of the and may be liable for any deficiency and available for customers, patrons or mem- lic right-of-way. ter shall, upon conviction thereof, be pun- session of, and concerns premises com- County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. because the owners of record of the mort- bers any booth, room or cubicle for the C. It shall be the duty of the owner, oper- ishable by a fine of no less than $100 and monly known as 336 East 6th Street a/k/a Mark Caporelli and Rebecca Caporelli, gaged premises being foreclosed herein private viewing of any adult entertainment ator or licensee to ensure that all of its no more than $1,250, by imprisonment not 336-38 East 6th Street, Plainfield, NJ husband and wife, and each of their heirs, ana for any lien, claim or interest may must comply with the following require- employees or independent contractors to exceed 90 days or by community serv- 07060. devisees, and personal representatives, have in, to or against the mortgaged ments: comply with the provisions of this chapter. ice of not more than 90 days or any com- If you are unable to obtain an attorney, and his, her, their or any of their succes- premises. A. Access. Each booth, room or cubicle Section 15. Additional regulations for bination of fine, imprisonment and com- you may communicate with the New Jer- sors in right, title and interest are made REBECCA HITCHCOCK, ROBIN shall be totally accessible to and from adult cabarets. munity service, as determined in the dis- sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- party defendants to this foreclosure HITCHCOCK, JOHN HITCHCOCK, and aisles and public areas of the adult-ori- Adult cabarets shall comply with the fol- cretion of the Municipal Court Judge. The 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer action because executed plaintiff's obli- each of their heirs, devisees, andiperson- ented establishment and shall be unob- lowing additional regulations: continuation of such violation for each Referral Service of the County of venue gation and mortgage being foreclosed al representatives, and his, her, lheir or successive day shall constitute a sepa- herein and may be liable for any deficien- any of their successors in right, title and structed by any door, lock or other con- A. All dancing shall occur on a platform by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot cy and because the owners of record of trol-type devices. intended for that purpose which is raised rate offense, and the person or persons afford an attorney, you may communicate interest, the heirs, devisees, and person- allowing or permitting the continuation of the mortgaged premises being foreclosed al representatives of John Brian Hilch- B. Construction. Every booth, room or at least three feet from the level of the with the Legal Services office of the herein and for any lien, claim or Interest cubicle shall meet the following construc- floor. the violation may be punished as provided County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. cock and Martha C. Hitchcock, husband aboye for each separate offense. may have in, to or against the mortgaged and wife, and his, her, their or any of their tion requirements: B. No dancing shall occur closer than 6 MARIA F. VANEGAS and Jose A. Zamu- premises. (1) Each booth, room or cubicle shall be feet to any patron or customer. B. The violation of any provision of this dio are made party defendants to this successors in right, title and interest are separated from adjacent booths, rooms C No dancer shall fondle or caress any chapter shall be subject to abatement foreclosure action because executed DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK hereby made party defendants xo this summarily by a restraining order or SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY foreclosure action as a precaution thai and cubicles and any nonpublic areas by patron, and no patron shall fondle or plaintiffs obligation and mortgage being John Brian Hitchcock and Martha C. a wall. caress any dancer. injunction issued by a court of competent foreclosed herein and may be liable for THIS IS AN ATTEMPT (2) Have at least one side totally open to jurisdiction. any deficiency and because the owners of TO COLLECT A DEBT. Hitchcock, husband and wife, the record D. No patron shall directly pay or give any ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED owner of ihe mortgaged promises heina a public lighted aisie so that there is an gratuity to any dancer, and no dancer Section 18. Severability record of the mortgaged premises being foreclosed herein may be deceased in unobstructed view at all times of anyone shall solicit any pay or gratuity from any If any section, paragraph, subparagraph, foreclosed herein ana for any lien, claim WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. occupying same. clause or provision of this Ordinance or interest may have in, to or against the File XWZ 75261 which case you would nave an ownership U141662 WCN March 30, 2006 ($64.50) interest in the mortgaged premises and (3) All walls shall be solid and without any Section 16. Additional regulations for • shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudica- mortgaged premises. for any lien, claim or interest you may openings, extended from the floor to the a Hotel or Motel tion shall apply only to the specific sec- JUAN DELGADO, his heirs, devisees, have in, to or against the mortgaged ceiling and be- light colored, nonab- Hotels and Motels shall comply with the tion, paragraph, subparagrapn, clause or and personal representatives, and his, premises. sorbent, smooth textured and easily following additional regulations: provision so adjudged and the remainder their or any of their successors in right, COUNTY OF UNION cleanable. A. Official register. of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid title and interest is made a party defen- LEONARD SORIANO, his heirs, (4) The floor must be light colored, non- Each licensee shall at all times cause to and effective. dant to this foreclosure action by reason MEETING NOTICE devisees, and personal representatives, absorbent, smooth textured and easily be maintained on the licensed premises a Section 19. Repeal of Prior Ordinances of a certain judgment entered in the and his, her, their or any of their succes- cleanable. register, consisting of a permanently Ordinances or parts of Ordinances Incon- Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court UNION COUNTY MORSES CREEK sors in right, title and interest is made a (5) The lighting level of each booth, room bound volume of consecutively numbered sistent with the provisions of this Ordi- of New Jersey bearing judgment number FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION FIRST party defendant lo this foreclosure action or cubicle, when not in use, shall be a panes or a permanent card system nance be and the same are hereby J-299787-2002 on 12/17/02, in the origi- MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH EXCEPT by reason of a certain judgment entered minimum of 10 foot candies at air times, enclosed in a metal card index box with repealed to the extend of any such incon- nal sum of $16,500.00, wherein you, JANUARY, JULY & AUGUST in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior as measured from the floor. consecutively numbered cards. No regis- sistencies. JUAN DELGADO are the judgment credi- ROSELLE BOROUGH HALL Court of New Jersey bearing judgment C. Occupants. Only one individual shall tration hereinafter required to be made Section 20. Effective Date tor and LUZ M. ZAMUDIO and JOSE A. ALL MEETINGS WILL BE AT 5:00 PM number J-157905-2000 on 0B/10/00, in occupy a booth, room or cubicle at any shall be made in any register other than This Ordinance shall become effective ZAMUDIO is the judgment debtor and for U141653 WCN March 30, 2006 ($8.25) the original sum of $166,908.14, wherein immediately after publication in the man- any lien, claim or interest you may have you, LEONARD SORIANO are the judg- time. No occupant of same shall engage the official register, endorsed as afore- in, to or against the mortgaged premises. ment creditor and JOHN HITCHCOCK is in any type of sexual activity, cause any said unless and until the official register ner provided by law. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS E141427 UNL March 30. 2006 ($417.11) DONALD F. PT-IELAN, CLERK the judgment debtor and for any lien, bodily discharge or litter while in the shall have been completely filled. Upon SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY claim or interest you may have in. to or booth. No individual shall damage or filling of any register it shall be preserved (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: aqainst Ihe mortgaged premises. deface any portion of the booth. at an times upon the licensed premises THIS 1$ AN ATTEMPT JOHN BRIAN HITCHCOCK Section 13. Responsibilities of opera- and a new register endorsed as aforesaid TO COLLECT A DEBT. REBECCA HITCHCOCK DONALt! F. PHELAN, CLERK tor. shall thereupon be used for subsequent ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED ROBIN HITCHCOCK SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY A, The owner, operator or licensee shall registrations. The register shall be kept WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. JOHN HITCHCOCK THIS IS AN ATTEMPT maintain a register of all employees and and preserved by the licensee and shall File FCZ 75373 LEONARD SORIANO, and each of their TO COLLECT A DEBT. independent contractors, snowing the be available on request at any hour of the U141218 WCN March 30, 2006 ($83.25) heirs, devisees, and personal represen- ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED name, any aliases used, home address day or night to any police officer of the tatives, and his, her, their or any of WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. age, birth date, date of employment and Township. their successors in right, title and File XWZ75276 1/ICfl vWf?t2f!n interest U141222 WCN March 30, 2006 ($95.25) PAGE 16 — THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS REBELS and CAT to 'kick butts' Union County College's Cranford tion group, in partnership with Union hand for this exciting event and possi- Campus will be the site of an activity County College, this event is just one bly Cranford Mayor Daniel Aschen- to kick off the New Jersey Smokefree of many activities taking place around bach, who has been invited to join in Air Law, which goes into effect April the country for this year's 10th annual the kick-off. 15, Assemblyman Eric Munoz, one of Kick Butts Day. National Kick Butts The Union County CAT Coalition the sponsors of the bill, will be on Day encourages youth in America to is the local chapter of a network of hand to open the event, which will speak out against the dangers of tobac- coalitions in every county in New Jer- take place Monday, from noon to 6 co use. Tobacco claims 400,000 lives sey whose common mission is to p.m. On display will be 1,200 shoes per year in this country, and 4,000 kids change community norms, attitudes collected by the Communities Against per day under the age of 18 try smok- and behaviors surrounding tobacco Tobacco Coalition to represent the ing for the first time. use. For more details on this event or 1,200 people who die each day from Thomas Brown, president of Union for directions, call Bill Votapek or smoking in the United States. County College and Warren Hehl, Lorraine Kowalski, CAT Coalition Sponsored by the CAT Coalition president of the Union County Health coordinators, at Prevention Links: and the REBEL teen tobacco preven- Officers Association will also be on 732-381-4100. Enjoy spring events at Trailside Adults and children of all ages are person for residents of Union County and noon on April 14 as part of Trail- invited to hike the scenic Blue Trail as and $5 per person for non-county res- side Nature and Science Center's David Worrall, publisher of the Town Planner calendars, congratulates Jennifer Vail of it meanders through the hills and idents. Bird boxes are $5 each. Call annual Earth Awareness Week to use New Providence. Vail was the grand prize winner of a wide screen TV in this year's along the Blue Brook in the Watchung 908-789-3670 for more information. artistic abilities to creating crafts from Town Planner sweepstakes. Reservation on Saturday from 10 to 11 , • Children in the first through fifth recycled objects. Colorful magazine a.m. Along the way, look for signs of grades can investigate forest and field pictures will become beautiful Earth spring. The fee for this program is a in search of the reservation's smallest ; Day cards. Egg cartons are trans- donation of $1 per person. Dress wildlife on April 12 from 1:30 to 3 formed into yellow school buses. Town Planner winner wins TV appropriately for the program and the p.m. as part of Earth Awareness Week Cereal boxes and shipping material Jennifer Vail of New Providence is the Grand Prize calendar. Organizations can post events on the Town weather. Trailside is located at 452 at Trailside. Participants will use will become challenging mazes. winner of the 2006 Town Planner Sweepstakes. Vail Planner themselves through Worrall's Web site, New Providence Road in Mountain- sweep nets to collect and identify No pre-registration is required, and won a wide-screen television. Ten other entries won www.LocalSource.com, and clicking on Town Planner. side and is a service of the Union praying mantis, butterflies, beetles and the fee is $4 a child for residents of $100 apiece. Participants entered by filling out a survey Businesses interested in advertising in the 2007 County Board of Chosen Freeholders. ladybugs. Examine these small won- Union County and $5 a child for non card that came attached to their Town Planner. The Town Planners should reserve space early. There are a Call 908-789-3670 for more informa- ders with a magnifying glass before county residents. Town Planner is a wall calendar published by Worrall limited number of spots on each calendar and are filled tion. returning them to their home. Regis- • Children 5 and older, accompa- Community Newspapers and mailed to every household on a first-come, first-served basis. Ad rates start at $ 195. • On April 8, children of all ages tration is required. The fee is $8 per nied by an adult, are invited to use dip in 19 towns. A calendar works all day, every day, all year long. when accompanied by an adult can person for residents of Union County nets to sample the aquatic life at Lake Worrall has started production on its 2007 edition, Being mailed to every household is one of its biggest learn about vernal pools. and $10 per person for non-county Surprise on April 14 from 2 to 3:30 increasing its efforts to include important information attractions to advertisers. Advertising information is These special wetlands fill with residents. Call 908-789-3670 for more p.m. as part of Trailside Nature and from town halls and local schools. Nonprofit agencies also available on line or by calling Worrall at 908-686- water in the spring and dry out the rest information. Science Center's annual Earth Aware- are also encouraged to submit information to go into the 7700. i I of the year. They are home to several •• Children 5 and older, accompa- ness Week. Identify fish, dragonfly species of amphibians that are indica- nied by an adult, are invited to learn larvae, crayfish and tadpoles. Discov- tors of the environment's health. Join a what makes mammals different from er what they eat, and who eats them. Trailside Naturalist to visit one of all other animals on April 15 from Carefully return them to their homes. these unique habitats to look for spot- 1:30 to 3 p.m., as part of Trailside Pre-registration is required, and the Worrall writer wins history award ted salamanders, wood frogs and their nature and Science Center's annual fee is $5 a person for residents of Advocates for New Jersey History honored Worrall and beyond. It really does make a difference." \ eggs. Pre-registration is not required. Earth Awareness Week. Touch furs, Union County and $6 a person for non Community Newspapers Staff Writer Lauren DeFilippo on Coen made those remarks at the 13th annual History The fee for this program is a donation see skulls and learn tracks of deer, fox county residents. Friday with its annual Dwyer Award for Excellence in Issues Convention at the Trenton War Memorial, where she of $1 per person. Call 908-789-3670 and bear. Meet a live mammal, and go • Children 5 and older, accompa- Media, recongizing her 21-part series on historic homes in presented DeFilppo with the award. ! for more information. outside to look for mammal neighbors. nied by an adult, are invited to take a Union County. Advocates for New Jersey.History's mission is to tnrikl • Families with children ages 5 and Among the way, see if you can jump stroll along the headwaters of Lake "Every time you opened your newspaper, there was awareness of the public history activities in the .state; up are invited to participate in "Hike as high as a kangaroo or run as fast as Surprise to search for early spring history facing you," said Susan Coen, director of Union increase support for high quality, responsive and profes- Backyard vs. Nature's Yard" on April a cheetah. signs on April 15 from 10 to 11:30 County's Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, who sional state and private agencies engaged in public history; 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. as part of Earth Pre-registration is required, and the a.m. as part of Trailside Nature and also sits on the board of Advocates for NJ History. "What advocate for public support for historical agencies;: .iiixl Awareness Week at Trailside. 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A member Q HEAtTH SYSTEM WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM Memo to: Parks may be brought to you by Pep To: Freeholder Dan Sullivan RE: Bicycle Path By Lauren DeFilippo to enhance county revenues, including sponsor- whether they currently had a vending machine, if slab base as well as access to 110 volts of power. It is unfortunate your successful Staff Writer ship and private partnerships. they wanted one, and if they needed repairs. Additionally, Sigmund said there would be fit1 pursuit of $120,000 in funding for The county is inching closer toward entering Though Sigmund said a bidding process A request for proposals process is forthcom- cost to the county for the installation of tb1: the study of developing an inter- into a competitive bidding process that could would have to unfold, preliminary conversations ing, the Office of Public Information said last machines, nor would the county be held liable graded countywide bike path sys- bring vending machines to the county's parks about installing the voting machines have, so far, week. for any damage incurred to them while located tem got so little coverage. The con- facilities, according to Union County Parks been with Pepsi Bottling Company. The installation of new machines and a new on county property. cept could be a big plus in terms of Director Charles Sigmund. In 2001, PepsiCo became the fifth largest food vendor is anticipated by mid-June, officials said. The county's proposed 2006 executive budg- promoting lifestyle improvements. The eventual contract could bring in addition- and beverage company with 15 brands, the com- Sigmund said that very few vending et is $413 million, a 5.9 percent increase over last Your patience and years of service al revenue to the county, although Sigmund was pany's Web site boasts. PepsiCo, which includes machines are operational at county parks facili- year's adopted budget of $390 million. at the New Jersey Transportation unsure last week as to how much that would be. Frito-Lay, Tropicana and Quaker Oats, saw $32.5 ties. In addition to vending machines as a source and Planning Authority is paying The actual number of machines and their billion in revenue, the annual report said. "The ones in place are generally operated by of revenue, the county is also exploring options off, since they come up with the locations would be determined by the vendor, he According to the county's Department of Pub- food concessionaires," he said. to allow for advertising at county parks and other money. said. lic Information, County Manager George.Devan- Sigmund also noted that there are specific recreational facilities. When the 2006 executive budget was ney sent a survey out to each county department requirements that go along with installing vend- Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686- released in January, a prepared statement said the on March 1 regarding vending machines. ing machines provided by a national supplier. 7700, ext. 119, or unioncountyb(a),thelocaU Left freeholders' fiscal committee will examine ways The survey asked the employees to note Some of the requirements include a concrete source.com. Out By Frank Capece Old maps show To: Linden Council President Robert Bunk a green county RE: Tennis Court Lights Maybe it was just common By Vincent Gragnani sense. Still your role in appropriat- Regional Editor "People tend to ing $8,000 in a change order to per- Lost for decades in a storage room, mit the construction of lighting at some recently found maps now tell assume everything Memorial Field for tennis court the story of a Union County that few has always been built lights while the contractors were people can remember. Dozens of already at the work site was a smart farms dotted every town, railroads up. But you look at move. With no opposition for resi- crisscrossed through the open land, these maps and you dents, this recreation area at Trem- and the New Jersey Turnpike and the bly Point is getting a good deal of Garden State Parkway are nowhere to see farmland, even in positive use. It's also impressive be seen. parts of Newark." that the city makes the needed The maps sat forgotten, resting — Freeholder Bette Jane upgrades. atop storage cabinets high above eye To: Clark School Board Member level for three decades in Union Kowalski Michael Bonaccorso County's Department of Public RE: Good Work, Lousy Sell Job Works. When the department moved She also noted how much of The board has made huge strides into its new building last year, movers Union County was open space, in stabilizing its financial picture. discovered the stash, which included adding that it reminded her of the Next time can the comments that in old maps and photos,! many of them importance of preserving open space terms of an increase, "six points is related to county parks. for the future. really nothing." It's still a hit to tax- "I learned a lot about parks and "People tend to assume everything payers, and you need to show def- roads from this information," said has always been built up," she said. erence in explaining the need. Anthony Bastardi, project coordinator "But you look at these maps and you To: County's Black Community with the county's engineering divi- see farmland, even in parts of RE: Breast Cancer Study sion. "What I'd like to do is sit down Newark." A new grant at the University of and categorize everything. When I Another map, titled "A Map of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- find the time, T do try to go through Roads Leading from Bridgetown to sey is seeking African-American it." .-....•••'• Rahway to Springfield," dates to 1811 women with breast cancer for a Though the photos need to be sort- and shows various roads running from study on the value of spiritual coun- ed through and categorized, the maps farm to farm, parallel to the Rahway Photos By Semi II in- seling on treatment during the terri- need more work. Some date back River. - ble ordeal. It is a result of the efforts ' "i I more than 130 years and need to be County Engineer Jeff Sias can of coalitions fight to increase fund- restored and preserved. identify Crane's Ford, the shallow ing for breast cancer research. The county is applying for a river crossing around which the town- To: Union Township Board of Public Archives and Infrastructure ship of Cranford was founded, and Health Support grant from the state, as the South Avenue. RE: April 15, 2006 project would cost thousands of Other than that, figuring out the Commendable job in making the dollars. modern day names of the roads of the commitment to investigate all com- "Now that we know they're here, map would take a lot of cross refer- AND THE WINNER plaints of continued smoking in we would like people to be able to see encing, he said. IS — Springfield indoor work places and places open them and use them as an educational Old county maps — the recently Mayor Clara Herelik to the public after April 15. tool," said Freeholder Bette Jane discovered ones and ones the county was named mayor of Hopefully, your "routine inspec- Kowalski. "Maybe in another 10 always knew it had — serve a purpose the year Monday by tions" will also continue aggres- years, we'll be able to walk into a beyond fascinating those interested in the Gateway Regional sively to serve as a deterrent to room and see these properly dis- history. They are also consulted regu- Chamber of Com- those who might flaunt the law. played." larly by engineers. merce. The Academy To: All Taxpayers One of the maps, titled "The "When we do our milling, this is Awards-like ceremony RE: Incremental Increases Greater Industrial City of Elizabeth, one of the things we look at for old also honored Berke- Be alert. At all levels, the spin is New Jersey, 1923," shows much of trolley tracks," said Bastardi, pointing ley Heights Township that the tax increases are relatively eastern Union County in color. Red to a page from a 1902 atlas that shows Administrator Angie small so not to matter. As an exam- lines mark main roads like Morris trolley tracks running along South Devanney as adminis- ple take the proposed 1 percent Avenue; Chestnut Street; Westfield Avenue. trator of the year and increase in the sales tax. James Avenue; Edgar Road, now routes 1 If grant money is secured, county Berkeley Heights Hughes, a dean at Rutgers who and 9; and The Lincoln Highway, officials expect it will be at least a Mayor David Cohen, spends a whole lot of time being now St. Georges and Rahway couple years before the maps will be above, as best speak- quoted said the tax, "is least harm- avenues. Bodies of water are marked restored. er of the evening. ful. in blue, parks are colored green and In the meantime, Kowalski men- You can make up that increase smaller roads are marked with black tioned the possibility of using photos by skipping a Starbucks double lines. or scans of the maps for Union Coun- latte each week." What a shame all "The technology from years ago ty's 150th birthday, to be celebrated us dopey taxpayers didn't under- was impressive — the fact that they next year. stand the latte exception. could make maps like this without aer- Regional Editor Vincent Gragnani To: AH Fathers of Brides ial photos," Kowalski said while look- can be reached at 908-686-7700 or RE: The Coming Hit ing at the map. [email protected]. An analyst Shane McMurray has come up with a report on the skyrocketing cost of weddings which will require something stiffer than a latte. In New Jersey the aver- Door price tag catches freeholder's age amount by couples that will be By Lauren DeFilippo Since County Manager George Devanney Yuska, the contract with New Jersey Door Works ment, and Runnells Specialized Hospital in spent on a wedding, excluding hon- Staff Writer announced the county's $413 million proposed cannot exceed its $470,000 price tag. Berkeley Heights. eymoons, is $36,000. The Union County Board of Chosen Free- 2006 Executive Budget in January, Estrada During the meeting, Yuska told the freehold- However, Yuska also noted that typically the In Union Township the,average holders will consider a $470,000 contract with promised an active budget process. ers that the amount listed within the resolution, county spends a fraction of the contract amount cost for a couple is $34,572. In the Hillside-based New Jersey Door Works, Inc. The $413 million Executive Budget is a 5.9 which will be up for consideration at tonight's in a given year. Cranford it's $45,024. In Summit for routine maintenance and repair of doors and percent increase over last year's adopted budget meeting, is an estimate, derived from the coun- The next meeting of the Union County board which tops the County, the cost is door systems of buildings owned or leased by the of $390 million. ty's past history of use of the service. of Chosen Freeholders is scheduled for 7 p.m. $76,628. Any grant funding avail- county. The finance committee concluded its official "This is a worst-case-scenario contract," tonight at the County Administration Building, able? The contract caught the attention of Freeholder budget hearings on Feb. 23. County officials said Yuska said, referring to the amount. Elizabethtown Plaza, in Elizabeth. adoption of the 2006 budget should take place in Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686- An attorney, Frank Capece is a Angel Estrada, who also serves as chainnan of the He also went on to note that the contract also April. 7700, ext. 119, or nnioncowuyb@,thehcal- resident of Cranford. board's finance committee, at last week's meeting. covers specialized electronic doors at the county Estrada's questions focused on the bottom line. According to Purchasing Director Michael jail, the county's Office of Emergency Manage- source.com

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By Astera Argyris and Helen Argers opera composers was Verdi — who combined, Mae- and productions. That is why the New Jersey State Correspondents stro often said, both the passion of Italian opera and Opera rarely settled for second-rate singers. On March 25, Alfredo Silipigni died unexpectedly its depth and intricacy. He was renowned for his being The letters written to him by singers whose careers at the age of 72 of acute respiratory distress syndrome able to bring "verismo" or realistic opera with free he began or encouraged and brought to sing with the that had begun as pneumonia. If you have ever gone tempo. That was the reason he was called on to con- New Jersey State Opera included Anna Moffo, Licia to hear an opera, not only in New Jersey and New duct for the last three seasons the verismo productions Albanese, Roberta Peters, Beverly Sills and Placido York but in all the main capitals of the world, you at New York's "Teatro Grattacielo." Domingo, who all continued on to reach world fame. know and love Maestro Alfredo Silipigni. For more But all this is just surface. The real Maestro Alfre- Yet, they never forgot him. At the New Jersey State than 40 years, he was the heart and soul of opera in do Silipigni was in himself very like the best of Opera's 35th celebration, these talents sent him letters New Jersey, having begun the most renowned opera operas. For he had all its grandeur in him and joy. At that were not only stirring testimonials but ones of company, New Jersey State Opera. one time, Maestro Silipigni was walking with one of personal devotion. Just this year, he celebrated his 40th anniversary as the writers of this remembrance, Astera, looking at an Just to quote from a few: Beverly Sills, renowned its principal conductor and artistic director. That is 40 outdoor concert hall, and she was moving about, soprano and chairman of Lincoln Center Performing glorious years in which he brought the greatest operas admiring it, when he stopped her to remark, "It Arts, wrote to him acknowledging that he had to the people of New Jersey, from "Aida," "La makes you feel like singing, doesn't it?" In the soul of "encouraged and nurtured young artists' careers and Boheme," "Lucia di Lammermoor," "Gavalleria Rus- this great man there was always music. educated people of all ages to become opera lovers. ticana," "I Pagliacci," "Madama Butterfly," "Car- He heard arias when he looked at beauty. He had The experience of performing with the New Jersey men" and more. the rhythm of the great composers in his arms as he State Opera opened avenues that helped shape my The first opera he conducted at the New Jersey gave his orchestra that beat and emotion to a flawless career and I will always be grateful." Performing Arts Center in Newark was "Turandot" perfection. In him sang, Puccini, Mozart, Leoncaval- Roberta Peters spoke of the "rewarding experi- and his last one in New Jersey was "II Trovatore" in lo, Rossini and most of all, Verdi. ence" singing for the New Jersey State Opera and June 2005 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Personally, unlike many of those in opera, he was how much she enjoyed working with him. Placido In New York, he yearly conducted the rarely done known for being the consummate gentleman, encour- Domingo acknowledged, "The work you have done operas that he alone could bring back to opera lovers aging his singers and always giving each person his over the years has been groundbreaking." He praised in all their excellence at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln due with his remarkable elegance in manner and his "talents and visions that have made opera flour- Center. speech. The State Opera Board chairman emeritus, ish." Although he was born in Atlantic City and cur- Bernard D'Avella, remembered his remarkable mod- Lawrence Goldman, president of the New Jersey rently lived with his beautiful wife, Gloria, in West esty, for when he suggested that they honor him for .Performing Arts Center, called him "one of the state's Orange, he was an international star — so much in the 40th Ball, Maestro refused, saying with his usual most cherished natural resources." And the tributes demand to guest conduct, he simply could not agree humor, "Let's wait for the 50th Anniversary." Those have continued not only during his life, for his influ- to all the requests. Those he honored by appearing from the New Jersey State Opera who worked with ence, though great then, will continue in the seeds he ranged from the Vienna Opera, The English National him from Rosemary Bisio, treasurer, to Florence planted not only in the opera singers but in the people Opera and the Liceo Barcelona to L'Opera de Mon- Infante, president of the New Jersey State Opera who learned to love opera through his performances. treal. He was the permanent guest conductor at the Guild, to president of the board, Dr. Anthony Bocca- There is a line in Shakespeare that is the only fit- Opera de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. As far away as bella, and the rest of the organization promise to con- ting judgment for this rare talent that has left not only China, he conducted a production of "Turandot" to tinue his legacy in his honor. "His vision will go on," the United States but all the music world bereft, and standing ovations of more than 30,000 cheering fans. was the general feeling. that is simply: "When comes such another!" As a young man of 25, he was already a major tal- He could have continued conducting around the The New Jersey State Opera is planning a special ent, making his debut at Carnegie Hall with the NBC world and in New York, but as a New Jersey native, program to honor his memory and his great accom- J Symphony Orchestra. That unique talent grew with he was dedicated to New Jersey and brought to us the plishments in May. Donations in his honor by be For more than 40 years, Maestro Alfredo Silipigni was the him, until it was obvious to anyone hearing Mm con- greatest fully-staged operas. As he himself was per- made to the New Jersey State Opera, 50 Park Place, heart and soul of opera in New Jersey, having begun the duct, that he was music. His favorite of all the great fection, he demanded nothing less from his singers Newark 07102. most renowned opera company, New Jersey State Opera. Evening of passion fills 'Evening of Pas de Deux By'Bea Smith stantin Dournev in "La Bayadere," There was unusual choreography warrior. Both are impressive partners Staff Writer with choreography and traditional after Marius Petipa, with music by and are excellent dancers. It's an extraordinary experience to music by Ludwig Minkus. Ridardo Drigo in "Le Corsaire." It In the final pas de deux, which watch a ballet performer work so Another powerful dancer, Jeffery was inspired by a poem written by actually is the third act of "Black hard and diligently simply to give the Hover, has a sweet, young ballerina, Lord Byron and concerns a princess Swan," with choreography after Peti- impression that the turns and twists Kotoe Kojima, for a partner in "La and a pirate shipwrecked on a desert pa and music by Tchaikovsky, Saule and standing on tiptoe can look so Fille Mai Gardee," set in France island. Chieko Oiwa, a very delicate Rachmedova portrays the image of easy. shortly before the Revolution. The dancer, who shows her strength when Odette, whom Siegfried, portrayed by That was the experience that ballet was choreographed after she is performing a love duet with Vladimir Roje, as the prince, believes stunned the audience Saturday night Dauberval with music by Louis Vadim Dulepa, another powerful to be his beloved fiancee. There' was at the Wilkins Theater at Kean Uni- Joseph Ferdinand Herold and staged dancer. Once the captive, he now a slight disappointment in this grand versity in Union, when the New Jer- by Marina Bogdanova. becomes her slave. This is a beautiful finale, because Rachmedova was to sey Ballet Co.. based in Livingston, It always is a thrill to listen to the piece of work. perform 32 fouettes, but did only 16 performed "An Evening of Pas de beautiful music of "Shenandoah," Noa-Pierson is seen once again in and finished up with regular pirou- Deux." and it is particularly touching to "Satinella," with choreography by ettes. ; The evening was a bit lengthy, watch two tall, powerful, dramatic Petipa, staged by Leonid Kozlov; the Still, as far as the audience \vasi with two intermissions and 11 dancers, such as Katie Pivanik and music is by Cesare Pugni. She and concerned, this New Jersey Ballet, excerpts from full length ballets, but Tuvshin Bold, perform. With chore- Andres Neira delight the audience Company Saturday Night Series was; the responsive, enthusiastic audience ography by Edward Vilella and the with tjie beauty of their pas de deux. in excellent form and continued to loved every minute of it. The success music traditional American Sea For variety's sake, a mythological shout "Bravo!" Brava!" and! to of such perfection must be attributed Chantey, the story tells of a sailor's tale is enacted in "Diana and applaud long after the lights went out i not only to the ballerinas and male longing for his sweetheart and the Acteon," choreographed by Agrip- and that hard-working group that. Shenandoah River Valley. Actually, it dancers, but to Carolyn Clark, artis- Outstanding among all the pas de deux offerings was pina Vaganova, staged by Kozlov, made everything look so easy, disap- tic/executive^ director, her assistant, is from the ballet, "Off to Sea,"- with music by Pugni and costumes by peared from sight. . 'Mystery.' Era Korotaeva-Jouravleva and Andrei reportedly choreographed for the Paul MeRae, and her creative, capa- Jouraylev, a wife and husband in real life, performed an McRae. The classical style of music Staff Writer Bea Smith can be ble staff. New Jersey Ballet in 1976 to cele- is ably performed by Man Sugawa as reached at [email protected]!- electrifying act of love that seemed to reach out and brate its Bicentennial. AH but one, the opening perform- engulf the audience. the huntress and David Tamaki as the source.com. ance of "Designs With Strings," were pas de deux, with interesting chore- Andrei Jouravlev, a wife and hus- Lois Gai, with music by Friedrich ography by John Taras, music by band in real life, performed an elec- Burgmuller and costumes by McRae. Peter Tchaikovsky and costumes by trifying act of love and the chemistry DeFremery moved well with McRae. There were some exciting between these two beautiful people Jouravlev, who constantly shows.his and uplifting dancing by Christina seemed to reach out and engulf the Theryoung, Violeta Angelova, Eotoe audience. It was mind-boggling and power and strength in his dancing. Kohma, Sergio Amarante, Vitaly they were superb! Actually, this pas In "Flames of Paris," choreo- Verterich and Katie Ptvarnik. de deux was choreographed for graphed by Vasili Vainonen, with Outstanding among all the pas de Jouravlev by his friend-mentor and music by Boris Asefiev and costumes deux offerings was "Mystery," which the piece won a medal in Russia in by Nancy Reed, Gabriella Noa-Pier- had every member of the audience 1994. Salimbaev also won a Bronze son's very fine dancer is paired with sitting on the edge of his or her seat, Medal in the 1976 Moscoe Choreo- Albert Davydov, a strong dancer. • emotionally and physically graphic Competition. She is very exciting and very expres- sive and reminds one of the retired immersed in what was happening Jouravlev also did a pas de deux onstage. Choreographed by Vladimir excellent star prima ballerina, Rose- Salimbaev with, for music, "Medita- with Michelle deFremery in an orien- mary Sabovicfi-Bleich. tion" from "That's," by Jules Mas- tal legend, "La Peri," choreographed Outstanding performances were sanet, Era Korotaeva-Jouravleva and after Jean Coralli, reconstructed by given by Julia Vorobyeva and Kon-

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For More Information Call 908-686-7850 Southside Johnny and the As bury Jukes take the stage at UCAC On Friday, local legend, "South- Jukes have not just survived — they of the top 100 albums of the '70s and Southside Johnny's fascination for the at www.UCAC.org. Tickets may also way NJ Transit train station and can be side" Johnny Lyon and his band, the have flourished. Southside Johnny and '80s. Their new record, "Going To club scene started early. "There's one be purchased in person at the Ticket reached by taking Exit 135 from the Asbury Jukes will take the stage at the the Asbury Jukes herald many accom- Jukesville," is billed as being "even thing I've always wanted to do," John- Central Box Office located at the cor- Garden State Parkway or Exit 12 from Union County Arts Center. plishments: 17 albums; thousands of better" and."the best yet." ny confesses, "and that is to sing." He ner of 1601 Irving St. and Central the Turnpike. ; * In a business where success is tlive performances around the globe; a To Southside, a nickname picked has been doing just that for more than Ave., Rahway. Parking is available downtown at defined as getting a second single and legion of dedicated and enthusiastic up because of his bent toward the a quarter of a century. The Arts Center provides barrier- the newly completed Rahway Parking longevity is measured in nano-sec- fans; dozens of classic songs. Their blues sounds of the Southside of Tickets are $45, $35 and $25 and free access and seating for our patron Garage. : • onds; just surviving for 25+ years is a record, "Hearts of Stone," has been Chicago, singing is just what he does. may be purchased by calling 732-499- upon request. The theatre is located A free shuttle is available to and1 rare accomplishment. Johnny and the recognized by Billboard as being one Born and raised at the Jersey Shore, 8226 or onlineby visiting the Web site within walking distance of the Rah- from the theater. . • HOROSCOPES LEO, July 23 to Aug. 22: Curiosity 21: Your social calendar is packed depth of perception and understanding what you can learn. Avoid arguing just or romantic plans. April 3to9 is a motivating force in your life this with a variety of different entertain- of life or philosophy is at an all-time for argument sake and use debate Also born this week: Marlon Bran- ARIES, March 21 to April 19: You week. Venture forth into the world of ment choices. Have a great time, but high during the coming year. Keep instead as a healthy way of sharing do, Muddy Waters, Booker T. Wash- may find yourself in the middle of a higher learning and uncover some practice moderation and avoid spread- your mental antenna pointed in the thoughts and ideas. 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Forward your contact infornfui- task or assignment and spice it up by your instincts when making decisions ty time together. Union County schools. Send news of ning reunions: tion to Linda Arotzky Lieb at Hillsicle- adding your own personal, exquisite about your cash flow. AQUARIUS, Jan. 20 to Feb. 18: your reunion plans to Reunions, Wor- • Union High School, Class of [email protected]. touch. LIBRA, Sept. 23 to Oct. 23: Allow Your ideas, though outside of the rall Community Newspapers, 1291 1976, 30-year reunion, 2006. The event is scheduled for Oct. 20, GEMINI, May 21 to June 21: your partner to take the lead in a pio- norm, do reflect logic and reason. Do Stuyvesant Ave., Union NJ 07083, or • Union High School, Class of 2007, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Hyatt Expect to quickly ran out of steam neering project. Relax and have faith not hesitate to share your opinion by e-mail to djablonski@thelocal- 1981, 25-year reunion, 2006. Morristown at Headquarters Plaza. during attempts to keep up with that he or she will make the most when approached or asked about a source.com, with "Reunions" in the Send your current contact information friends or associates. Find the pace • Union High School, Class of informed and beneficial judgments. heated topic. subject line. by e-mail to: Linda Arotzky Lieb at that works for you and maintain your 1986, 20-year reunion, 2006. • SCORPIO, Oct. 24 to Nov. 21: PISCES, Feb. 19 to March 20: A Include all pertinent contact infor- HillsideHighl [email protected]. [ equilibrium. For information on any of the Give 100 percent and make a differ- romantic or financial situation takes a mation, such as the names of contact • Rahway High School Class of 1980 CANCER, June 22 to July 22: Now above reunions, write to Reunions ence in the lives of others. Offer serv- turn in the right direction. Be prepared personnel, phone numbers and e-mail is organizing its 25-year reunion. 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To forming, inviting single women in their place your free listing, send informa- 30s and 40s or thereabouts looking to are invited to bring their lunch and BALLET MESTIZO ... THE BEST OF day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters are WarCraft or Counter-Strike. To ask tion to: Worrall Community Newspa- laugh, have fun and enjoy new friend- learn. Lunch and Learn takes place on COLOMBIA will be presented on April encouraged to bring a favorite project about a schedule of events, call 908- pers, 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., P.O. Box ships. If you're interested, e-mail at; a Tuesday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Space 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wiikins Theatre to the Springfield Barnes & Noble Cafe. 490-1234 or visit its Web site: 3109, Union 07083. Faxes may be [email protected]. i on the campus of Kean University in For more information, call 973-376- sent to 908-686-6681. is limited, so call 908-527-0400 for a www.theinternetlounge.com. reservation. Union. Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, 6581. INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single! Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris faculty, staff and seniors; $15 for stu- HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award- adults older than 45 years old, will Ave., Union, chronicles more than 200 dents. For tickets and information, call winning women's chorus singing four- JAZZ meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 ART SHOWS years of New Jersey and U.S. history. 908-737-7469. part a cappella harmony in barbershop LANA'S RESTAURANT in Clark will a.m. for discussion and continental breakfast at First Baptist Church, 170 i THE DONALD B. PALMER MUSEUM The museum is open to the public LUNA LOUNGE hosts "Tasty Thurs- style, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 offer dinner and live jazz with Warren days" with DJ Richie, who spins rag- Elm St., Westfield. A donation is $2. at the Springfield Public Library, 66 Wednesdays through Saturdays, from p.m. at the New Jersey Youth Sympho- Vache every Thursday, beginning at 7 For information, call 908-889-5265 or^ Mountain Ave., Springfield, plans the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, from gaeton and hip hop. Patrons must be ny Music Center, 570 CentralAve., p.m. For information, call 732-669- 908-889-4751. following exhibits: noon to 4 p.m., April through Decem- 21 or older, dress is casual but trendy. New Providence. Open to residents of 9024. Parking is available. Luna Lounge is • Louis Winarsky, through today. ber. For more information about both Essex and Union counties. To SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45- upcoming Liberty Hall events or for located at 1906 E. St. Georges Ave., LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES will be For information on these exhibits learn more about Sweet Adelines, year-olds and older, meets every Tues- reservations, call 908-527-0400. Linden. Call 908-925-4120 for details. featured every Friday at 9:30 p.m. at and other programs at the Donald B. Hickory Tree and its quartets, women 22 West Restaurant and Lounge, 2185 day at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Buffet Palmer Museum, call 973-376-4930. and teen-aged girls who sing are urged Route 22, Union. Patrons must be 21 Grand Ballroom, 2660 Morris Ave., BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST HOBBIES to visit the Web site, hickorytreecho- and older. For more information, call Union. Admission is $7. For informa-;,- NANCY ORI is featured at a perma- CONCERTS rus.org., send a message by e-mail to 908-206-0060. tion, call 908-688-8816. 0 nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. [email protected]., or call SINGLES MIX AND MINGLE, every CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will Library, 290 Piainfield Ave., Berkeley meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union, 973-966-6815. Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live feature the following: Heights. For information, call 908-464- KIDS entertainment and free finger food at Every Monday, Open Mic Night. 9333. TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Ave., and Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. "SIMPLY ART," works by Lydia R. STORY TIME will be offered at Barnes Terrill Road, Fanwood. Admission is Every Wednesday, karaoke night. Watson, will be presented at the Chil- Clowning around and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, free. Call 908-753-4500 for details. dren's Specialized Hospital, 150 New The Crossroads is located at 78 Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., Providence Road, Mountainside, now North Ave., Garwood. For information, and the Kids' Writing Workshop, Satur- through Friday in the PT Wing. Art can call Lee at 908-232-5666, or visit the days at 10 a.m. For information, call VARIETY be viewed daily using the Ambulance Web site, www.xxroads.com. 973-376-8544. THE 34TH ANNUAL TEEN ARTS entrance. The event is free. For addi- COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE FESTIVAL celebrating performing arts, tional information, call 908-233-3720, CONCERT SERIES of Westfield has visual arts and creative writing returns ext.5379. resumed. All shows start at 8 p.m. and Music 1 the doors always open at 7:30 p.m. to Summit. More than 1,200 talented "LENTICULAR IMAGING/ works by THE PEACEMAKERS salute peace Admission is $15 and will benefit the teens from area high schools and mid- Joel Katz, will be presented at the Chil- leaders from around the world with a AIDS quilt. For information, call 908- dle schools in Berkeley Heights, Moun- dren's Specialized Hospital, 150 New concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the 412-9105, press 2. Other concerts will tainside, New Providence and Summit Providence Road, Mountainside, now Wiikins Theatre on the campus of take place at the First United Methodist are participating. The public is invited through Friday in the center hallway. Kean University in Union. Tickets are Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., to attend Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Art can be viewed daily using the $15; $12 for alumni, faculty, staff and corner of North Ave., Westfieid. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ambulance entrance. The event is seniors; $10 for students and children. SUBURBAN COMMUNITY MUSIC Summit High School, 125 Kent Place : free. For additional information, call For tickets and information, call 908- CENTER will host the following con- Blvd. in Summit. Admission is free. 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. 737-7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- certs: atre.com. THE BACK PORCH in Rahway will • Meet the Brass, with New Jersey present Open Mic Night every Thursr BOOKS Youth Symphony coach Remoh Mose- JOIN MATTHEW HARPER for anday night, and live bands perform on ley, on April 23 at 2 p.m. evening of chamber music by today's Friday and Saturday nights. : , THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK The concert series continues at the leading New Jersey area composers at Happy Hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays ' GROUP will meet at Barnes and Suburban Community Music Center, "Ars Vttalis, The New Jersey New to Fridays, with $1 drafts and $3 Long Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For 570 Central Ave., Murray Hill. For the Music Forum," on April 26 at the Island iced teas. Mondays are Mexican information, call 732-574-1818. 18th year, the Suburban Community Wiikins Theatre on the campus of Mondays with $2 shot specials, $2 THE "LORD OF THE RINGS" READ- Music Center, in cooperation with the Kean University in Union. A pre-con- Coronas, $2 margaritas and $1 tacos. ING GROUP meets the first Wednes- New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, will cert panel discussion will take place at Wednesdays are Ladies Nights and day of the month at Barnes and Noble, host the Meet the Orchestra series for 7:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 8 p.m. karaoke. Admission is free. For information, call 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa- children ages 3 to 8. For more informa- The Back Porch is located at 1505 tion, call 732^574-1818. tion, call 908-790-0700. 908-737-7469, or log on to www.wilkin- stheatre.com. Main St., Rahway. For information, call KEAN UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OF 732-381-6455. ; UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The Star-Ledger have partnered to publish DANCE CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar- ; a new book titled "World of Wonder: RADIO wood, presents a series of jazz, blues Exploring the Realms of History, Sci- Y-SQUARES, a local square dance and comedy concerts, as well as foot- ence, Nature and Technology." The club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at TRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION ball-themed nights. \ book brings together 90 of the most Frank K. Hehnly School; Raritan Road, will meet at 8 p.m. the first and third Every Sunday: Live comedy, funk fascinating subjects surveyed by the Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4. Mondays of the month at the Willow and poetry; Live at Instant Coffee, 8 World of Wonder series. The book is For information, call 908-298-1851, Grove Presbyterian Church on Oldp.m. now available for purchase in the Kean 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For Every Monday: Open Mic Night, University book store and on the Web THE SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL information, call 908-241-5758. Happy Hour all night. Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam; all pints,: site of The Star-Ledger at FOLK DANCERS group has begun a l http://www. nj.com/worldofwonder. new season with sessions on Fridays $2. WEEKLY STORY TIMES are present- at 8 p.m. at the Connection, Morris SCRIPTS Every Wednesday: Karaoke Night; i ed on Tuesdays at 10:20 a.m. for Avenue at Maple Street, in Summit. Miller Lite and MGD, $2 ail night. ; Every Thursday: Fiesta Night; Corel-, preschoolers and on Thursdays at 4:30 Beginners are welcome, no partners Cast members clown around in the Paper Mill Play- PREMIERE STAGES, the new Actors' p.m. at the Springfield Barnes & Noble, are needed. All sessions begin at 8 Equity Association theater program at na, Cuervo and margaritas, $2 ail located at 240 Route 22 West, Spring- p.m.; newcomers may arrive at 7:30 house production of 'Carnival!,' now in performance Kean University, is currently accepting night. : field. For information, call 973-376- p.m. for extra help. Admission is $2 for through April 9. Directed by Erica Schmidt with chore- play submissions for the Premiere For information, call 908-232-5666 6581. the evening. Call 973-467-8278 for ography by Peter Pucci, the cast features Jennifer Stages Play Festival from professional or visit www.xxroads.com. information and a flier listing the sea- Allen, Eric Michael Gillett, Charles Pollock, Paul playwrights born or currently residing in MOLLY MAGUIRE'S IRISH PUB in son schedule. Schoeffler, Nick Wyman and Elena Shaddow as Lili. New Jersey, as well as in the sur- Clark will present entertainment in the CLASSES DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA- rounding areas of New York, Connecti- coming weeks. Molly Maguire's is BETH. Pick your choice of social danc- cut and Pennsylvania. There is no fee located at 1085 Central Ave., Clark. THE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART is ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. required to submit a play to the Pre- For information, call 732-388-6511. The club is open to the public Satur- located at 1030 Central Ave. and is sit- $10 perperson, at the Bayway Polish INTERNET miere Stages Play Festival. To request SECOND SATURDAYS COFFEE- days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, uated on a seven-acre campus in a Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, entry guidelines, send a self- HOUSE will take place the second call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, historic residential area of Piainfield. call 908-355-3131. THE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 South addressed, stamped envelope to Laura Saturday of each month at 8 p.m. in send inquiries via e-mail to The school offers full-time and part- "TEA DANCE: A DANCE EXTRAVA- Ave., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/ Kelly, producing assistant, Premiere the Fellowship Hall of the Summit Uni- [email protected] or visit the Web time day and evening classes in fine GANZA," is not your grandmother's Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m. Stages is at Kean University, 1000 tarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Sum- site at www.tmrci.com. art, graphic design/computer graphics tea. Kean University notes this even is Join the group for a cup of gourmet cof- Morris Ave., Union 07083. mit. Featured will be an "open mid' fee and a wide variety of organic foods forum of music, poetry, comedy and and illustration. For information call for mature audiences. "Tea Dance" THE HARVEST QUILTERS OF CEN- 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or takes place on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. and participate in an original poetry performance art. Refreshments are TRAL NEW JERSEY will meet the first reading, a stand-up comedy routine or SINGLES served. Admission is $4. Talent is visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, faculty, Monday of each month at Cozy Corner a musical number. There's no cover CATHOLICS WHO HAPPEN TO BE sought for future dates. LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM on Morris staff and seniors; $15 for students. 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Whimsically, her Brangaccio, who lives in Basking Ridge, and America, Somerset Art Association and Ameri- watercolors at the Salmagundi Club. Her work is Swain Galleries in Plainfield. "Block Island Houses" depicts a red-roofed, Lewis became acquainted at an art supply shop in can Artists Professional League. Numerous pri- included in the permanent collection of the Z.he- Pastelist Nancy S. Brangaccio and watercol- white bird house in the foreground echoed by Caldwell where Brangaccio assisted clients. vate and corporate collections house her work. jiang Museum in the People's Republic 61' orist Nat Lewis are presenting their second show background residences in the same colors. Honored with the Ruddy Cash Award this year at In 1997, Nat Lewis won the Grumbacher China, as well as private and corporate collec- with their latest works at Swain's. Both enjoy Nat Lewis, known for capturing the "sun the Ridgewood Art Institute, Brangaccio's pas- Hall of Fame Award in a national Competition tions throughout the United States and Europe. painting still lifes and each selects objects glint" on Maine's white houses, lives in Cald- tels also received Best in Show at St. Mark's Art among Grumbacher gold medalists. In 2000, the Art periodicals have published her work ami she including fruits and flowers that appeal to her well and spend five months annually in Vinal- Show in Mendham, 2005, and the Lamington Art Philadelphia Watercolor Society presented her is listed in Who's Who in the East and Who's own compositional vision. Too, the exhibit fea- haven, Maine. Accompanying her watercolors of Show, 2002, 1996. At the St. Mark's 2003 show, with the Crest Medal for "consistent excellence Who in American Art. tures colonial architecture, beach and city houses there is a new cityscape: the Fulton Fish she collected the award of excellence as she did in works entered in our annual national competi- The dual exhibit opens Saturday, with a scenes. Market. "I felt I needed to paint that before it in three annual Mountain Art Shows in tions." The vipiner of more than a hundred reception from 5 to 7 p.m., and continues Tues- Brangaccio really "works the pastels on paper closed recently," Lewis remarked, adding, "I Bernardsville. Previously, she received the Best awards, she has garnered the Silver Medal from day through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to create volume, density, delicacy and immedia- paint a real mix of subjects because I paint what in Show and Grumbacher Gold Medal Award at the NJ Watercolor Society, the Medal of Honor and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Swain cy," she declares. Her fruits seem ready to pick I like. It just comes to me. I see it, I paint it." She the Somerset Art Association Members' Show at the Grand National of the American Artists' Galleries, 703 Watehung Ave., Plainiiekl. For up; Her flowers freshly arranged. Her beach land- noted, "I like my 'Once Upon an Island.' It and has exhibited at an AT&T Invitational, at League, of which she is a member, first in water- information, call 908-756-1707. Easter & Sprin Dining

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