Sack 7o School *-~u- publication is I u tended to provide infor- mation to help b-; a guide on ••:' * what offers could be right for your children. See Inside. '• incorporating The Eagle, Trifc Ot" w^vsr, i'be Prcgrosj i.' A '«• <nt i Lead®' THURSDAY, AUGUST 21.2008 " " LOCALSOURCE.COM VOL. 91 NO. 33 50 CENTS reen' Time together grows in Linden By John O'Reilly Staff Writer LINDEN — An environmental- ly-friendly fuel provider is hoping to drop anchor in the city. Green Energy Resources, of New York City, announced they plan to open port space in Linden, one of three locations the company will run on the East Coast as they try to expand the "green" biofuel market. The Summit community is mourning the loss of a "This area gives us a great respected Oak Knoll School teacher, Makotc- opportunity to access the market Taniguchi, who committed suicide July 24. around New York City, Northern Jersey and even Eastern Pennsylva- nia," said president and CEO Teacher's suicide Joseph Murray. City officials, however, said they arc unaware of the company's plans and noted there are no prop- stuns community erties along the Linden waterfront By Joseph M. D'AJise Highland Park was found dead at have been sold or leased to them. StafTWriter 4 p.m. on July 24 in a wooded GGR is a wood biomass export- SUMMIT — A tragic suicide area behind the Shogun 22 restau- ing and shipping company that Ptioto By Frank Wood may cast a shadow on what rant on Route 22 in Green Brook. deals recycled wood to power Two Union residents enjoy their time together dur- should be the exciting start of Taniguchi, who was not mar- plants or factories that need the dry ing the National Night Out celebration Aug. 5, in another school year at Oak Knoll ried, had taught at the school for fuel. the Vauxhall section of the township. School of the Holy Child, a eight years. At the time of his See GREEN, Page 6 Roman Catholic institution in death, he was a physics teacher in Summit. Oak Knoll's Upper School. Makoto Taniguchi, 37, of See SUICIDE, Page 7 PBA, FOP clash over fundraising By Jackeline Leon tends this has created, confusion. "They did not identify themselves Staff Writer Members of the other Union as being from the FOP," Ryan said. Government studied; UNION — Numerous residents Police Department union, the PBA, He noted he was suspicious accustomed to seeing a letter each have been fielding complaints when he saw the call was made year from the Policeman's Benevo- made by community members who from Middlesex County and not ipdates lent Association, Local 69, were are not aware of the FOP and it's Union. "If anyone gets phone calls By Paul GreuMih filled bj Marlena Schmidt. confused two weeks ago when tele- fundraising techniques. "We're like this, I recommend they get the Staff Writer Mayor Robert Puhak said it is marketing calls were made from getting a lot of complaints here name of the person making the call, CRANFORD — The town- too early to say what this change another police union seeking dona- because people are confusing the the organization and address and ship's administrative code may be might entail, but noted it could tions. FOP's efforts with ours," said check with the state attorney gener- tun<;d up in the coming months. include adding more responsibili- The Fraternal Organization of Detective William Fuentes. al's office to find out if there are Local officials examining ways ties to the role. "(This) will be up Policemen Local 35 say they have Dan Ryan, president of the Con- complaints against them before to improve how the government for discussion at an upcoming been legally soliciting via tele- necticut Farms Civic Association, committing to donating," Ryan operates are considering expanding meeting," he said. phone during the last couple of said he recently received a call said. the authority of the township The recommendation for this weeks, with the assistance of a tele- from people, saying they represent He is most concerned with tele- administrator, a position presently See ADMINISTRATIVE, Page 6 marketing firm. But the PBA con- the Union Police Department. See SOLICITATION, Page 6 YOUR NEWS, YOUR WAY! For more information MeAfffou km mmi out of stale, gone off i or to see a demo cdlqe or justmtyout hometown newspaper liiniliiiW www.Iocalsource.com «pg PAGE 2 — THURSDAY, AUGUST 2t, 2008 LOCALSOURCE.COM UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE Lawrence St. resident reports $20K jewelry theft Rahway They were both subsequently of drug paraphernalia. field, South Orange, East Orange On Aug. 7, at 10:20 p.m.. transported to the Union County • George Vesperino, .52, of and Whippany. police responded to Lawrence Jail. Colonia was arrested by Patrol- Street to investigate a burgla- •Dwayne Sanders, 27, of caiaway, was arrested at 12:22 man Brian Lope/: at 4 a.m. on Springfield ry. The victim reported that Newark was arrested at 6:16 p.m. on July 20 by officer Alex Aug. 18 after the vehicle he was • Nicole Shamia Jones, 28, of when they returned home p.m. on July 26 by officer Patrick Yanes at the Westfield Police a passenger in was pulled over on Irvington, was arrested on July from visiting a friend, they Grady in the vicinity of the Gar- Department on an outstanding Raritan Road at Moen Avenue for 31 at 2:20 p.m. for driving while found a bag of jewelry miss- den State Parkway Circle south- warrant in" the amount of $1,266 having a headlight out. Police suspended and simulating a ing. The estimated worth of bound on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court/motor investigated inconsistent state- motor vehicle. the jewelry was approximate- in the amount of $500 from vehicle violations. ments made by occupants and « Glenda Kirkland, 62, and ly $20,000. The incident is •Newark for contempt of Teal Jr. was subsequently discovered a substance believed Allan Garawitz, 56, were arrested under investigation. court/motor vehicle violations. transported to the Union County to be cocaine in Vcsperino's pos- at 22"Dogwood Terrace on July Sanders was subsequently Jail. session. He was charged with 30, at 10:28 p.m. Both were released after posting bail. • James Gabriel, 44, of 239 possession of cocaine, possession charged with possession of mari- • On Aug. 5, at 9:45 a.m.,' Hason Davis, 26, of Newark, Lexington Blvd., was arrested at of drug paraphernalia and posses- juana and possession of drug police responded to robbery on was also arrested on an outstand- 7:19 p.m. on July 20 by officer sion of a controlled dangerous paraphernalia. Garawitz was also Campbell Street. The victim ing warrant in the amount of Antonio Manata at police head- substance. The driver was ticket- charged with possession of pre- reported they were returning Si, 125 from Newark for con- quarters on outstanding warrants ed but not arrested. scription drugs. from the bank to their vehicle tempt of court/motor vehicle vio- totaling $1,580 from Clark, Eliz- when they were struck from lations. abeth, and Union for contempt of Kenilwotih Union behind by an individual riding a • Oloruntoy Awonuga, 34, of court/motor vehicle violations. • On Aug. 11, at 10:37 a.m., • On Aug. 12, at 3:20 p.m., bike. Irvington, was arrested on July Gabriel was subsequently the fire department responded to police received a report of a rob- The suspect allegedly grabbed 26 at 11:04 p.m. by officer transported to the Union County a report that a tree was struck by bery from the Hillside Police a white envelope from the vic- Patrick Grady in the vicinity of Jail. lightning inside the Golf Course Department. tim, containing $41.67 that they 210 Oak Ridge Road on two out- • On Aug. 5, at 7:40 p.m., at Galloping Hill on Galloping According to the police report, had just withdrawn. standing warrants in the amount police and fire department work- Hill Road. The tree caught fire, The suspect had attacked the vic- • On Aug. 5, at 12:04 p.m., of S284 for contempt of ers responded to a report of a but fire department workers were tim and stole two gold chains police responded to Commerce court/motor vehicle violations. motor vehicle fire in the vicinity able to extinguish the blaze. from their neck before fleeing. Bank on St. George Avenue to Awonuga was subsequently of Madison Hill Road and Mil- • On Aug. 12, at 9:07 p.m., meet with an employee who released after posting bail. dred Terrace. Clark Fire Depart- Mountainside police responded a car accident at admitted to taking $2,500 from • Charles Claridge, 45, of ment workers responded to • On Aug. 5, at 5:33 p.m., Video Extra on Route 22. A sum- their teller drawer on July 21. Iselin, was arrested on July 27 at extinguished the blaze. police responded to Dogwood mons was issued, as one of the The employee provided a written 1:41 a.m. by officer Patrick • Mohammad Ishfaq, 20, of Way on a report that a dog was drivers had no registration and statement admitting to stealing Grady in the vicinity of Oak Ehnwood Park was arrested by attacked by a raccoon. The dog was not in possession of a the money and was arrested. Ridge Road and Lake Avenue on officer Joseph Teston on Aug. 6 was treated by a veterinarian. license. • On Aug. 6, at 6:09 p.m., an outstanding warrant from at 9:22 a.m.