Teen Arts drawing me. The annual Teen Ai Serving Summit^ Springfield and Mountainside Summit High Sch? place next weekend

iiiiiiiilil Union residents, officials confront Did you ktiowrhe sings? By Paul Greulich "We're trying to make sure both the FAA and routing, an option many of them favored, had not understand what the proposals mean," said Mountainside dentist Dr. Rob Staff Writer the officials going up the chain of government been deemed inconsistent with the project's pur- Bob Belzer, president of the New jersey Coali- WortzeJ and his group will perform SPRINGFIELD — The Holiday Inn in through county, state and federal understand the pose and needs. tion Against Aircraft Noise. a folk and blues concert Friday at 8 Springfield was the site of the most recent, and effect this is going to have on the quality of life The FAA representatives were charged with "I wish someone was here to give us the p.m. at the Barron Aits Center in by far the best-attended, FAA public hearing on in our towns," said Springfield Comrnitteeman the difficult task of relating complicated infor- straight talk," said Union County Freeholder Woodbridge. the proposed re-routing of air traffic in and out of Mark Hurwitz. mation to the public regarding a business that is Chairman Al Mirabella. For more information, call 908- Newark Liberty International Airport, in an The event outlined four options that are being important toth e health of the economy. The freeholders passed a resolution officially 654-5151. ; effort to increase efficiency and reduce delays. considered. These are to take no action, modify "The most difficult aspect is to describe it in opposing the FAA's proposal on March 9. FAA representatives gathered a considerable existing airspace, re-route the flights over the layman's terms," Kelly said. Freeholder Nancy Ward said, "I'm surprised amount of public feedback on the proposal. ocean: or integrate airspace. Project Manager Indeed, the several dozen graphs, diagrams it took so long to come up with such a bad plan.'1 AARP todiscus s felts Approximately 150 people, including rriany local Steve Kelly and a panel of aviation and air traf- and computer-animated images that lined the A long question-and-answer session followed The Summit AARP will meet officials, attended. • fic specialists explained that each of these walls of the large adjacent room illustrating the the residents' examination of the data. During the Monday at 10 a.m. at St. John's The major concern of most of the attendees options held different benefits as well as short- various options proved confusing to some resi- course of the questioning, the complexity of the Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield was aircraft noise, which can rattle window- comings. : " . dents. . air traffic situation at Newark, as well aslnir Ave.., Summit A coffee social will panes, interrupt conversations and otherwise Residents expressed some dissatisfaction ' . "I'm very concerned that people from the travel in general and the limitations of the FAA's begin at 9:45 a.m. affect the quality of life. when a video presentation revealed that ocean public who are seeing this for the first time may See PUBLIC, Page 2 Julie Reich of SAGE Eldercare will speak on preventing falls. For more information, call 908- 273-1962. BOE preliminary Democrats to meet Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt will budget approved speak at the Mountainside Democ- ratic Club's meeting on Wednesday By Joan M. Devlin chase goods, gas and even legal serv- Staff Writer ices and PTA-PTO gifts. at 7:30 p.m. in the Mountainside : Borough Hall conference room. SUMMIT .— The preliminary •. After going over the details, the Anyone interested in the 2006 school budget for 2006-07, the main room was opened to questions and election campaign and the future of topic of the Summit Board of Educa- comments. Council woman Ellen the Democratic party in the borough tion's meeting on March 16, was. Dickson indicated she had checked is "welcome. Refreshments will be unanimously approved. with other districts in the surrounding served. Board of Education President areas, such as Madison and Millburn. For more information, call Rick Harry Olsen said, "This is very impor- "Not all of them are ready with tax Schkolniek at 908-789-0664. tant, and the budget increase is at 6.5 numbers, but Madison's taxes are only percent, which is one of the lowest in up 3.5 percent. They have reduced recent years. The administration and staff and I know that Millburn has Four-day children's staff have worked very hard to bring in lowered property taxes, even at the cSotiiing safe next week this budget." ; Short Hills Mall." Shopping for Walton, a four-day Fliers were distributed that indicat- She added, "I think we have to be children's clothing shopping extrav- ed how they arrived at the amount and, very, very careful not to drive a lot of aganza, will be March 30 through indeed, it was the lowest percentage as middle income people away. It is a April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the far back as school year 2001-02, when very difficult situation and, hopefully, Springfield YMCA, 100 South it was 7.8 percent. Subsequent the state board will help us." Springfield Ave. increases were either higher or the Olsen replied, "It is difficult to This sale is a liquidation of New- same; this new amount is the lowest in compare changes in budgets, and ours I'huto iiv Barbara Ki>!:k;ili\ born Necessities of West Orange, six years. . is theJowest it has been in six to seven Springfield crossing guard Joseph Nitti assists students at the intersection of South .which, will donate .25 percent of all The new dollar amount is years., _We are also more diversified Springfield and Shunplke avenues. sales JG the Walton, School Play- $5%i20,425, with all spending growth than many of the schools in the area; ground Fund. limitations and adjustments included. We have ESL — English as a Second The array of children's clothes During the 2005-06 school year, the Language —-•programs and one of the on sale, sized preemie through 4T, revised budget number was things we had to look at was cost per Guards request raise will feature many famous brand $49,687,929. pupil: about $11,560." names. Increasing enrollment is always a "Another important thing is what By Elana Aron Springfield and Shunpike avenues, says he is responsible For more information or for a factor in a budget increase. In kinder- we have done. Our scores are very Correspondent for approximately 100 kids each morning and afternoon private layette appointment, call garten through fifth grade, a 2 per- high and we have had tremendous SPRINGFIELD — Local crossing guards requested shift ; Robin Weinstock at 917-250-9778. cent increase is anticipated next year. achievement," added Olsen. "For a a salary increase at a Springfield Township Committee "I've got a busy post," Nitti said. "We're out there in For more information on the Walton An even larger increase is anticipated diversified school district, we are run- meeting last week. the cold, rain... We take pride in our job. Our job is School Playground Fund, call Jodi in grades nine through 12: 8.2 per- ning the best school in the district." "Springfield crossing guards haven't gotten a raise in important and the kids are important. A lot of the moth- Silverstein at 908-522-1442. cent, and in prekindergarten, 10.5 Board members felt the budget was six or seven years," said Joseph Nitti. "We get no bene- ers think our job is important, too." percent. as lean as they could make it. fits or vacations. All surrounding towns make more than Springfield Committeeman Mark Hurwitz believes Wine testing scheduled In the flier, the board listed many Another comment was from former us." the crossing guards, many of whom are retirees, deserve possible options to save money, such Board of Education President Phil Eis- The approximately 20 Springfield crossing guards are the raise. The parents of the Governor Liv- paid by the township. They currently earn $ 11 an hour, a "Our crossing guards are essential for public safety," ingston High School Lacrosse Club, as the coordination of student trans- ner. "I remind you how important it is portation with other districts through to educate our children, and if we salary that has not increased in six years. said Hurwitz. "They give excellent service. What a lot of with the assistance of the Berkeley "I'm retired. I live on Social Security," said Nitti. "I people don't realize is that they're very important to our Wine Company, are sponsoring a the Morris-Union Jointure Commis- don't do it, who will? If we fail, the sion and the Union County Education- children fail, and then everyone fails." need this job." bottom line. If we don't have them, we have to pay the wine tasting on March 31 from 7 to Nitti, who assists both public school and St. James police a lot more." 10 p.m at Mt. Carmel Hall, 56 River al Services Commission. Also, there Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin can be Catholic School students crossing at the corner of South See RAISE, Page 2 Rd., Berkeley Heights. . were many ways suggested to partici- reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 123, or The cost is S50. The event will pate with other school districts to pur- [email protected]. feature affordable wines from around the globe as well as a raffle of magnificent gift baskets. New fire.captain sworn in Residents of city street This wine tasting is the club's most ambitious fund-raising event. For more information, call Linda oppose - . • ,-• '•:^v.o •>'•: •-».;.-•! Hogan at 908-665-0352. By Joan M. Devlin will be holding hearings and we are •'"r.f- ,"'.v • *• - . .XEMJW'I Staff Writer not making any recommendations i.ES SUMMIT — Most of the audience yet" , . '•" Look out! RA.L. Easter at the Tuesday night Common Council Dickson said, "We were talking Egg Hunt coming up meeting consisted of residents who with Beth Kinney, director of Commu- The Summit Police Athletic live on or near Canoe Brook Parkway. nity Services, and to the engineers, League will have its annual Easter They came to protest two new ordi- and this has been a work in progress." Egg Hunt on April 1 at 9:30 a.m. at nances that were up for hearing that Sensing the hostility, Common Memorial Field. The rain date is night and potentially ready to be Council President Frank Macioce April 8. passed/ Both ordinances were for assured the residents that no decision The event is open to all Summit bonds providing for improvements to had been made. "It is required that we j children in grades kindergarten their road.' - ! • come back to the council after we through five. There will be a sepa- As it turned out, public opinion tri- meet with you." [ rate field set up for the kindergart- umphed partially. The first ordinance, Resident Anthony DeSantis said, "1 • ners and younger children. marked for "roadway improvements" am confused. One of the ordinances is Many prizes will be distributed at a cost of $850,000, did pass. The to repair the roads and the other issue and the Easter Bunny will be in second, for "sidewalk and curb is for other improvements that we ' attendance. improvements for $295,000, was post- don't want. We don't want curbs and For more information, visit the poned. sidewalks." Summit P.A.L. Web site at One resident said, "I am here to DeSantis also reminded them that, www.summitpal.com. speak against the pending ordinances. in a survey of the neighbors, 88-per- We are putting the cart before the cent did not want sidewalks or any horse. Councilwomen Diane Klaif and narrowing of the road. Ellen Dickson presented what they Many others who spoke repeated IN THIS ISSUE knew about the project before about this message: absolutely no sidewalks 60 residents last Thursday. We then because they like their roadway the Community Calendar 2 took a survey of 58 homes. More than way it is. It is used as a bike path and Police Blotter 3 75 percent are against narrowing the for joggers, and most of the people Community Forum 4 roadway." there have lived in their homes for a Lettersto th e Editor 4 Carlo Palumbo, third from left, is congratulated by Springfield officials after he was sworn long time. in as a fire captain at the Feb. 28 Township Committee meeting. Also pictured are Deputy Both Klaif and Dickson said they Obituaries 6 had spent time with the neighbors and This topic is not new. Improve- Sports 9 Mayor Kenneth Faigenbaum, Mayor Clara Harelik, Fire Chief Donald Schwerdt and Deputy Fire Chief Wayne Masiello. Palumbo will be considered a provisional captain until attempted to talk about the improve- ments have been discussed for four Arts & Entertainment 13 ments to the roadway. Klaif said, "We County News 17 June 1, after the retirement of Capt. Paul Anderson. See SIDEWALKS, Page 2 Classified 25

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Two named 'teacher of the year' COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tin OBSERVIK The Community Calendar is prepared by The Observer to inform!res- Mountainside educators judged by their peers and parents idents of various community activities and government meetings! To ow to reach us: By Joan M. Devlin was done by parents and other teachers. mail a schedule, send it to The Observer, Attn: Managing Editor, P.O. The Observer is published every Thurs- Staff Writer "There were some wonderful comments about both of Box 3109, Union 07083. ay by Worrall Community Newspa- them in the records," noted Perrin. "One said, 'she makes Today iers, an independent, family owned MOUNTAINSIDE — Two teachers from the Mountain- • The Alzheimer's Association's Greater New Jersey Chapter will Have lewspaper company. Our offices are side School District were honored at the March 14 Board of my son strive to be the very best he can be, and he loves to cated at 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, Education meeting. be in her class.' a caregiver support group at 7 p.m. at Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Jnion, N j. 07083. We are open from 9 Board of Education President John Perrin said, "We are "Another parent said, 'she challenges her students to Ave., at Sylvan Road, Summit. For more information, call 800-883-1180. i.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Call us thrilled that two teachers from our system have won the achieve, yet understands they are still children. She is a • A special education parent advisory meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in rt one of the telephone numbers listed 'Teacher of the Year' award for the 2006-07 school year." great teacher.' Another parent said how much the teacher the library at Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Blvd. For more infor- )e!ow: "One teacher is from Beechwood School and the other really cared for the children, and showed it," said Perrin. mation, call Carolyn Mulligan at 908-277-0874. is from Deerfield," he continued. "They are second-grade The meetings are broadcast on cable television, so Chief • The community is invited to provide input pertinent to the rc-exam- foice Mail: teacher Megan Rose, from Beechwood, and Sue Brost, School Superintendent Richard O'Malley said he hoped the ination of the City of Summit's Master Plan at a special meeting at 1;.M' Dur main phone number, 908-686-7700 V s equipped with a voice mail system to fourth-grade teacher from Deerfield." community was watching the awarding of these honors. p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave. f-i etter serve our customers. During reg- Both teachers received a framed plaque and thanked Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin can be reached at 908-686- Friday j ! ilar business hours, a receptionist will everyone for the honor. Perrin indicated the award voting 7700, ext. 123, or [email protected]. • The 12th annual Our Lady of Peace Tricky Tray will be at 6:15 p.i-.i. mswer your call. During the evening or at L-Affaire, Route 22 east, Mountainside. For more information, c ill when the office is closed, your call will 908-464-8657. answered by an automated recep- • Television and film star Frank Runyeon will bring his acclaimed per- ionist, High school seeks relief formance of the Gospel of Mark to Mountainside at 7:30 p.m. at Our b subscribe: By Tracy A. Politowicz resort. "Parents go to work and Dayton campaign. This first event did Lady of Lourdes Church, 300 Central Ave. For more information, call 'he Observer is mailed to the homes of Managing Editor assume their kids will be in school all not result in a profit. 908-232-1162. ubscribers for delivery every Thursday. SPRINGFIELD — It's not unusual day," noted Cresci. "We don't take In fact, Strober indicated they just Saturday One-year subscriptions in Union Coun- for high school students to sweat out that decision lightly." "broke even." • The Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Altar Society invites the public to ty are available for $26.00, two year waiting for the results of college appli- Davino stressed that parents have A Bulldog Auction — a tricky tray a Day of Recollection from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located at ubscriptions for $47.00. College and cations and selecting a date for the the option to remove their child from so named because the school's mascot 300 Central Ave., Mountainside. ut-of-state subscriptions are available, foil may subscribe by phone by calling prom. But teens at Jonathan Dayton classes if they feel it is too hot. "Indi- is the bulldog — in November proved • The Springfield Recreation Department will host a "Kids' Night 08-686-7700 and asking for the circu- High School must sweat in the class- vidual parents make their own individ- to be more successful, raising $4,000. Out" from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chisholm Community Center. I 00 lation department. Allow at least two room as well because most of the ual decisions," he said. Two additional fund-raisers have South Springfield Ave. This event is for children in grades prekinder- eeks for processing your order. You school is not air-conditioned. To get credit for attending a full day been scheduled. On March 30, stu- garten, if toilet-trained, through five. For more information, call 973- may use Mastercard, Visa, American Built in 1936, the school serves of school, however, a student "has to dents will have a one-hour walkathon 467-3790, ext. 10. Express or Discover, approximately 513 students. Accord- be there four hours," explained Cresci. on school grounds. They are currently Sunday ing to Principal Elizabeth Cresci, the In September, the school's PTSO seeking sponsors for this event. In Missing newspaper: • The Summit YMCA, 67 Maple St., will offer a lifeguard re-certifi- your Observer did not get delivered only rooms that are air-conditioned began a campaign called "Be Cool in -addition, a 50/50 will be in April. cation class from 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m. This course will include lifeguard, lease call 908-686-7700 and ask for are the computer room, media center, School" to raise money to purchase 60 Anyone who would like to support first aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer certifications. To reg- ;irculation. auditorium and administrative offices. window air-conditioning units, at an a student walker or make a donation ister, call Suzi Pellegrino, aquatics director, at 908-273-3330, ext. 149. Cresci indicated when there is estimated cost of $25,000. may call Donna Strober at 973-912- • Temple Sinai will present a workshop called "Understanding Ado Back issues: excessive heat and/or humidity, the Dayton PTSO President Donna 8789 or Jena Karp at 908-273-9034, or lescent Development: How to Stay Connected to Adolescents as They o purchase back issues of The staff tries to "make each class as com- Strober was formerly president of the send a contribution to Walk-A-Thon Strive to Become Separate" from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. • ! Observer please call 908-686-7700 and fortable as possible." If necessary, PTSO at Sandmeier Elementary Services, Inc., 99 Morris Ave., Spring- sk for circulation. Additional charges Temple Sinai, 208 Summit Ave., Summit, welcomes everyone regard- may apply. groups are moved to the auditorium. School, where seven years ago she field, 07081, Attention: Dayton High less of religious affiliation or belief. To register for the workshops or for Superintendent of Schools Michael helped raise more than $20,000 to School PTSO. more information, call Randy Ring at 908-273-4921. Mews items: Davino said they also ensure the students install central air conditioning in the Managing Editor Tracy A. Politow- • The Summit Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at 3 p.m. at >4ews releases of general interest must remain well-hydrated and the amount of gym, where the children also eat icz can be reached at 908-686-7700, Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Blvd. There will be a pre-concert e in our office by Friday at noon to be their physical activity is reduced. lunch. ext. 115, or theobserver@thelocal- lecture given by Maestro James Sadewhite beginning at 2:15 p.m. xsnsidered for publication the following Closing the school would be a last A four-day carnival kicked off the source.com. week. Pictures should be black and Admission is free. vhite glossy prints. For further informa- Monday ion or to report a breaking news story, • The Summit AARP will meet at 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran all 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. Public hearing on FAA plans held Church, 587 Springfield Ave., Summit. A coffee social will begin at 9:45 (Continued from Page 1) seemed to be summed up by one res- Draft Environmental Impact State- a.m. Julie Reich of SAGE Eldercare will speak on preventing falls. For Story reprints: power and funds, were explained. ident who asked if it were even pos- ment available at the county libraries more information, call Herman at 908-273-1962. For permission to reprint any item print- • The Springfield Board of Education will have a public hearing on the ed in the newspaper you must call Tom One significant part of the prob- sible to come up with a plan more for public review. "anavan at 908-686-7700. All material lem, beyond anyone's control, is the detrimental to Union County resi- This study details the predicted proposed 2006-07 school budget at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center at is copyrighted. fact that there are three major air- dents. effects of increased air traffic on the Jonathan Dayton High School, 139 Mountain Ave. The board's regular ports — Newark, JFK and Laguardia More public meetings concerning areas in question. meeting will follow the public hearing. '<• Letters to the Editor: — located in a small area, limiting this issue will take place before the Staff Writer Paul Greulich can be Tuesday 'he Observer provides an open forum air traffic routes for safety reasons. FAA announces its preferred option. reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 117, • Escape, an award-winning Sweet Adeline quartet, will perform at the or opinions and welcome letters to the The frustration of many attendees The FAA has made copies of its [email protected]. Summit Area Old Guard's meeting at the New Providence Municipal editor. Letters should be typed, double Center, 360 Elkwood Avenue. For more information, call Earl Gilkey at paced, must be signed, and should be accompanied by an address and day- 908-464-2480. or visit www.summitoldguard.homestead.com. i ime phone number for verification. Let- Raise to be at meeting • Frank Ancona, professor at Sussex County Community College, will ers and columns must be in our office discuss "The DaVinci Code: Fact or Fiction?" at 7 p.m. at the Mountain- by 9 a.m. Monday to be considered for (Continued from Page 1) taken seriously. "We are looking into week," said Harelik. "It will be side Public Library. This program is free and open to the public. To reg- publication that week. They are subject According to Hurwitz, police offi- the issue carefully," said Hurwitz. . addressed in connection with the ister, call 908-233-0115, or visit the library. o editing for length and clarity. , cers are called in to replace absent "The kids are most important and • budget. There will also be a subse- • The Springfield Township Committee will meet at 8 p.m. in ilie crossing guards. They are paid four or these guys are loyal. They're stand-up quent budget meeting." Municipal Building, 100 Mountain Ave. e-mail: guys. I have strong feelings about our Nitti hopes the issue will be The Observer accepts news releases five times more than Springfield's • The Mountainside Board of Education will meet in the media cenlei; crossing guards. I assure them that resolved expediently. and opinion pieces by e-mail. Our e- part-time crossing guards. at Beechwood School, 1497 Woodacres Drive, at 8 p.m. mail address is "Even if we gave the crossing we're taking this under serious consid- "After all, what's fair is fair," said • The Summit Board of School Estimate will conduct a public hearing [email protected] guards a pay raise, it would be cheap- eration." Nitti. "We're not asking for the moon, and approval of the proposed budget for the 2006-07 school year at 8; e-mail must be received by 9 a.m. er than paying the police," Hurwitz Mayor Clara Harelik said the issue you know?" p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave. The detailed Monday to be considered for publica- said. will be discussed at the next Township Correspondent Elana Aron can be school budget will be open to public examination at the office of the tion that week. Advertising is also Committee meeting on Tuesday. reached at 908-686-7700 or theob- Board of Education, 90 Maple St., between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each accepted by email under certain guide- Hurwitz has assured the crossing "It will be under discussion next server@thelocalsource. com. lines at [email protected] guards that their concerns are being weekday until this date. Wednesday "o place a display ad: • Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt will speak at the Mountainside Democ- Display advertising for placement in the Sidewalks not wanted in city ratic Club's meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Mountainside Borough Hall con- general news section of The Observet ference room. must be in our office by Monday at 5 (Continued from Page 1) just the way it looks now." reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 123, or For more information, call Rick Schkolnick at 908-789-0664. p.m. for publication that week. Adver- years. Now, time was of the essence to Staff Writer Joan M. Devlin can be [email protected]. tising for placement in the B section obtain the funds offered by the bonds must be in our office by Monday at in question, so city officials were hop- noon. An advertising representative will gladly assist you in preparing your mes- ing to get the ordinances passed. sage. Call 908-686-7700 for an appoint- Councilman David Bomgaars said, ENTER OUR HOLIDAY CONTEST ment. Ask for the display advertising "The question is, when does the city department. have to apply for the grants?" Macioce answered, "We have to To place a classified ad: get the applications within the next E N TRYBLANK 1 The Observer has a large, well read few weeks and we could not reappiy it AND classified advertising section. Adver- for something else. In other words, we I tisements must be in our office by Tues- day at 3 p.m. for publication that week. cannot use the money for anything I YOUR FREE HAM OR TURKEY AT A All classified ads are payable in else, according to the terms of the i advance. We accept Mastercard, Visa grants." • PHONE LOCAL SUPERMARKET , American Express or Discover. A clas- Macioce took questions from the Contest Ends Fri. April 7, 2006 - Noon I sified representative will gladly assis Register here-Contest Ends Fri., April 7, 2006 attendees and again tried to reassure As Advertised in i RULES: Your opportunity for winning is as easy as filling out the you in preparing your message. Please them. "There are no minds made up stop by our office during regular busi THE OBSERVER coupon provided. Completely fill out the coupon and submit it ness hours or call 908-686-7850, Mon here. 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A list of items • On Monday at 7:48 p.m., there Castillo, 21, of Springfield, was arrest- missing was to be provided at a later was a report of a burglary at a Fern- ed on Woodcrest Circle for" driving date. wood Road residence. It is unknown if while intoxicated. Mountainside anything is missing from the home at • On Sunday at 4:40 p.m., Karla R. On Monday at 1:48 a.m., Joseph K. this time. Jackson, 25, of Orange, was arrested Beford, 21, of Newark, was arrested at • On Sunday at 12:49 a.m., Jason on Morris Avenue for an outstanding Police Headquarters for two outstand- A. Buonamano, 18, of Belle Harbor, warrant out of Springfield. ing warrants out of Mountainside. N.Y., was arrested at Route 24 west • On Saturday, there was a report of • On Sunday at 9:57 p.m., there and Summit Avenue for possession of •>••.. wiiit1. sir- -?" J1 . • the theft of a Proview HV175 Model was a report of two slashed tires on a a controlled dangerous substance — 700 17-inch LCD TV, valued at $300, vehicle parked at a restaurant on marijuana. from a residence on Morris Avenue. Route 22 west. • On Saturday at 8:44 a.m., there • On March 16 at 10:09 a.m., Erica • On Saturday at 2:24 a.m., was a report of the theft of two bicy- R. Mingo, 25, of Newark, was arrest- Dashawin McDonald, 21, of Irving- cles from a Kent Place Boulevard res- ed at the Essex County jail for an out- ton, was arrested on Route 22 east idential garage. standing warrant out of Springfield. near the Springfield border for driving • On Friday at 9:39 a.m., there was • On March 16 at 10:09 a.m.,while suspended. a report of the theft of an Apple Ibook Andrew L. Whatley, 47, of Newark, • On Saturday at 11:07 a.m., a resi- laptop computer, valued at $1,000, was arrested at the Essex County jail dent on Central Avenue reported an from a library closet in a Woodland for an outstanding warrant out of identify theft. Avenue elementary school, sometime Springfield. • On Saturday at 7:46 p.m., there between Sept. 1, 2005 and March 10. • On March 16 at 4:24 p.m., Lonnie was a report of a break-in at a house • On Friday at 6:49 p.m., Simone B. Dilworth, 48, of North Plainfield, on Willow Road. Although the home A. Brooks, 25, of Livingston, was was arrested at the Middlesex County had been ransacked, there was nothing arrested at police headquarters for jail for an outstanding warrant out of reported missing. contempt of court. Summit Police Officer John Padilla, right, is congratulated by recently retired Springfield. • On March 16 at 1:37 a.m.^Noel Deputy • On Friday at 2:11 p.m., Kevin Chief Peter llaria and Chief Robert Lucid for receiving the Chiefs Award forMerito- • On March 16 at 7:51 p.m., Omar Washington, 31, of Newark, was Poyner, 20, of Summit, was issued a rious Service. K. Boyd, 26, of Plainfield, was arrest- arrested on Route 22 east near Mill summons for underage possession of ed at the Plainfield Police Department Lane for hindering apprehension or alcohol at Wilson Park. for an outstanding warrant out of prosecution. • On March 15 at 5:53 p.m., Mark Springfield. • On March 16 at 1:30 p.m., Dennis A. Keene, 40, of Summit, was arrested Officer Padilla reces • On March 16 at 8:57 p.m., Sum- Freeman, 59, of Brick Township, was at Maple and Broad streets for con- Summit Police Officer John Padilla received mer Moon-Dance Sanders, 31, of arrested at the Essex County Correc- tempt of court. him at a bus stop at the outskirts of the city Hav- the Chief's Award for Meritorious Service at a Springfield, was arrested on Troy tional Facility for an outstanding war- • On March 14 at 12:24 a.m., ing already determined that there were w.iu.inis Drive for an outstanding warrant out rant out of Mountainside. Stephanie Nisira Durr, 23, of Orange, Common Council meeting last month. His proac- outstanding for the man's arrest, the nllit.-. tive police enforcement led to the arrest of a man of Springfield. Summit was arrested at Glenwood Place and approached him and confirmed the man's identiu' planning a bank robbery. .* On March 15 at 12:04 p.m., On Monday at 10:52 a.m., there Springfield Avenue for driving with a Padilla arrested him on the active warr.inK «n<' On Dec. 12, 2005, Padilla recognized a man George Kearny, 40, of Newark, was was report of the theft of a wallet from, suspended license and for contempt of took him into custody. At that time, the olfim arrested at the Essex County jail for court. downtown who he had arrested for serious crimi- discovered a note to a bank teller demandn'y nal acts when he was a police officer in Newark. money, as well as other incriminating evidence of Padilla alerted his supervisors and fellow officers his intent to rob a bank. He was also discovered to Firefighters assist with brush fire and continued his observations. The man eventu- have been involved in at least two previous bank ally succeeded in evading the police officers. robberies and was a person of interest to the FBI Summit helicopter was transporting a patient Padilla searched for the individual and found for other crimes. On Saturday, firefighters respond- to Overlook Hospital. An Office for ed to an automatic aid call with Mill- Emergency Managment official would burn firefighters, for a reported brush responded to a report of a chimney fire not say which medical facility the fire on Route 24 east and JFK Park- at a Forest Hill Way residence. An patient had come from or why the way. investigation did not reveal any fire. patient had been transported. • On Sunday, firefighters respond- • On March 14 at 9:24 a.m., fire- • On Friday at 9:05 a.m., firefight- ed to an activated fire alarm at Over- • OPEN OUR 9 MONTH CD AT 4.40% fighters responded to an activated fire ers responded to a Hillside Avenue look Hospital on Beauvoir Avenue. An alarm in an industrial building located residence for a medical service call. MINIMUM DEPOSIT IS $1,000 investigation determined security had on Sheffield Street. An investigation • On Friday at 12:43 p.m., firefight- activated a pull station for an burning determined that smoke from a contrac- ers responded to a Troy Drive apartment TO OPEN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT odor. ': 'Annual Percentage Yield is based on quarterly compounding. The interest is accrued monthly and posted tor's welding operation activated the complex for a medical service call. quarterly. The minimum deposit is $1,000 to open the Certificate of Deposit. Certificates of Deposit may be On Saturday, firefighters alarm. • On Friday at 1:57 p.m., firefight- subject to penalties for early withdrawals and rates are subject to change without prior notice. responded to a building on Maple • On March 13 at 5:58 a.m., fire- ers responded to a Maple Avenue con- Street for a report of smoke. An inves- fighters responded to a report of a dominium complex for a fire alarm. tigation determined the source of the vehicle fire on Route 22 east and Mill • On March 15 at 1:29 a.m., fire- smoke was a burned-out motor above Lane. fighters responded to the Walton the drop ceiling in the boy's bath- • On March 13 at 7:12 p.m., fire- • OPEN A TIERED MONEY MARKET School for an activated fire alarm. room. fighters responded to an activated cen- • On March 15 at 11:19 a.m., fire- ACCOUNT AND WE'LL GIVE YOU UP TO • On March 16, firefighters tral station alarm at a residence on fighters responded to a Brown Avenue APY responded to a home on Lenox Road Orchard Road. An investigation deter- 4.25% * residence for a medical service call. for an activated residential central mined that an oil furnace backfired, MINIMUM DEPOSIT TO OPEN ACCOUNT IS $5,000 station alarm. 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Better than WALK THIS WAY — Jonathan Dayton High School students Elliot a handshake Grossman and Jake The Summit Common Council adopted a "Code of Con- Floyd, and parent Jena Karp review sponsor duct" at its meeting on March 7. The new document formal- cards for the school's izes the city's expectations of its council members. Be Cool in School stu- City Administrator Chris Cotter indicated the new docu- dent walkathon on ment is not unlike the pledges all members make in their March 30. The swearing-in ceremonies. Thus, each council member is walkathon is a fund- required to sign the code. raiser to help raise The Code of Conduct consists of 10 points requiring, for money for the installa- tion of air conditioning example, members to "hold confident all matters pertaining at the school. Karp is to the city, which if disclosed, would be likely to injure indi- the chairperson of the viduals, groups or the city" and "vote to appoint to staff walkathon committee. positions the best qualified personnel available after consid- eration of the recommendations of the city administrator or appropriate committee of council." Other key points include the requirements that council members "recognize that all effective authority resides with the Common Council as a whole body, and make no per- Photo Bv Barbara Kokkalis sonal promises nor take any private action that may com- promise the council" and "not act on matters in which they have a personal of financial interest, nor use the city gov- County should continue preserving open space ernment for personal gain or for the explicit benefit of As you may know, Union County sonage in Union, the Littel-Lord friends or family." included Hillside's Liberty Square, the is preserving 14 acres of open space in Magnolia Avenue Playground in Eliz- House in Berkeley Heights, the Crane; Councilman Tom Getzendanner initially indicated he felt Clark, preventing the property from Freeholder abeth and Riverside Park in Rahway. Phillips House in Cranford and the the document was a waste of the council's energy because being developed for housing. The Trust Fund has also provided Nitschke House in Kenilworth. he was sure they all adhered to it anyway. But he did vote We are able to purchase the land Forum $1.76 million for the popular "Field of Springfield, Winfield and other "yes" when the tally to adopt the code was taken, leading to thanks to the Union County Open By Alexander Mirabella Dreams" program, which has helped towns throughout the county have its unanimous passage. Space, Recreation and Historic Preser- 19 towns refurbish athletic fields, like improved neighborhoods and parks by vation Trust Fund, which was over- It will be fully rehabilitated for active Sylvester Land Memorial Field in taking up the Trust Fund on its offer of There was a time when such a document wasn't neces- matching tree-for-tree plantings. So sary. A time when a handshake was enough to seal a deal whelmingly approved in November recreation including baseball, soccer, Roselle, Aldene Park in Roselle Park, 2000 by Union County voters. tennis and skateboarding, with a play- and the Memorial Park Complex in far this "Greening Union County" pro- and a gentlemen's word was a binding contract. But those The Trust Fund's initial goal was to ground and a walking trail. We antici- Linden. gram has put up $268,000 for 2,356 days are gone. In our litigious society, it is always a good preserve 100 acres of public open pate breaking ground on the project by The "Kids Recreation Trust Fund" new trees. idea to "put it in writing." space in 20 years. I am happy to report summer and completing it in 2007. is a part of the Trust Fund that has By welcoming Trust Fund pro- We applaud the Summit Common Council's new Code of that we have already preserved 146 In my annual address, I also been eagerly embraced by all 21 grams into their communities, people Conduct. Better yet, we suggest a version of this document acres in just five years. announced that the Trust Fund is municipalities. The Kids Fund has dis- are sending a clear message. The Trust be tailored for all government positions, in Summit and all The Clark property was an unused working to acquire the 150-acre Clark bursed $2 million for children's athlet- Fund should continue its 20-year mis- surrounding communities. portion of Hazleton Cemetery, one of Reservoir. It will be restored to its nat- ic scholarships and equipment county- sion to enhance recreational opportu- the township's last large undeveloped ural beauty, and we are looking at wide, and for field lights in Westfield, nities for people in Union County, Copies should be maintained by the individual signing tracts. Other Trust Fund purchases enhancing public access with a walk- Union, Mountainside, New Provi- improve our quality of life, and pre- the document, as well as the municipality's clerk. Whenev- include sensitive environmental ing path, fishing and observation dence, Garwood, Summit and Scotch serve our unique heritage as a cradle er an individual is re-elected to a government position, they parcels in Summit; Peterson's Farm in piers, and a research dock. Plains/Fanwood. of American history. should sign a new form. Plainfield, which is still an operating Land preservation is just one part Another Trust Fund program that Hopefully, there will never be a situation in which it is farm; and a former farmstead in of the Trust Fund. In 2002 the Fund has received an enthusiastic response necessary to refer back to a Code of Conduct to determine if Scotch Plains. also supported "Green the Streets," is "Preserve Union County." It has Alexander Mirabella is chairman of a violation occurred. But, if it should happen, nobody will The Esposito Farm, a former farm- which gave SI.7 million to help create provided $1 million to preserve such the Union County Board of Chosen be able to say they didn't shake on it. stead in Clark, was purchased in 2001. and improve urban parks. The projects historic treasures as the Caldwell Par- Freeholders. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR confusion, Judge MacMullan overruled the recommendation. She stated that it Letter's style detracted from message is the responsibility of every new driver to know that "their license does not Write on! To The Editor: magically turn from provisional to regular status at the end of the year." ' Did you ever read a story or letter in The Observer that Revived after a decade long involuntary political hibernation, Harry Pappas I am writing because after speaking to a traffic safety officer in the courtroom is back in style — his style, that is. that night he confirmed that many young drivers are driving under the assump- invoked an emotion, be it happiness, sadness or anger? Did His fulmination in the March 9 edition of The Observer reveals that he has you mumble about it to yourself afterward? tion that after a year's time their status switches over from provisional to regu- lost none of his inimitable talent for attack-style polemics. His complaints, lar. I am hoping that this piece of information will save you or your child from Write those feelings and opinions in a letter or a column. which might have been worthy of consideration if presented in a calmer mode, being ticketed as well. Tell us what's on your mind. ^ were discredited by the shrillness of his voice and attempts to mislead. Heidi Klebaur School board elections are right around the corner and Whatever sense may have been in the letter, all that sticks in the mind are his Mountainside provide a great opportunity for you to exercise your right to belittling comments and unfounded speculations conjuring imagined disasters free speech, before and after you exercise your right to vote. ahead, for example, "I couldn't stop laughing," "Rumor has it," "Their plan...when it leaked out," "Perhaps someone mentioned." "Perhaps they will How many topics are not revealed? How do you feel about the candidates? Are you happy increase," "Who knows what is in the script?," "I don't believe either of them" To the Editor: with the incumbents, or do you think it's time for a change? and "I believe the two captains were never advised." I have attended most public meetings of the Springfield Board of Education Tell us why. Then he brandished over the Democrat office holders, a tired ploy, the threat since February 2005. However, there are topics that somehow are never dis- What about the school district's budget? Is it reasonable? of recall, that he tried unsuccessfully against me in 1995. cussed during the public section of its meetings. ; Excessive? Does it just need some fine tuning, or should it Harry Pappas' trademarks have always been innuendo, insinuation and intim- Between Feb. 7 and July 19, 2005,1 missed one meeting — on June 6 — at be scrapped and completely redone? idation. Using the same tactics years ago, he succeeded only in alienating his which there was a previously unannounced appearance by an Apple laptop rep- Are you happy with the services provided by your town? own party's supporters, and losing the rank and file voters. The present Repub- resentative. lican candidates would better serve their own interests by distancing from him. At the meetings I did attend, there were no open public discussions of the Is' the amount that you pay in property taxes in line with Voters in both parties would welcome an informed discussion of Spring- changes in school hours, bus schedules, and/or transportation policy, that would those services? field's needs that is conducted rationally and with civility. take effect in September 2005. Are these important subjects reviewed at private Is there someone in your municipality whom you would meetings only? like to acknowledge for their outstanding service or a job Herbert Slote After the open public section of the BOE meetings, a board member reads a well done? Speak up. Springfield statement indicating the board will go into private session to discuss matters In the past, you probably have seen columns by local and concerning personnel, litigation and negotiations, and the audience is asked to county government officials, and our staff members. Did leave. Is anything else discussed besides those three exclusionary matters? Town employees are not getting rich The first time that most parents and other interested Springfield residents you know the opportunity to write a column is open to any- To the Editor: heard of these drastic changes was on June 23, 2005 — the last day of school for one, including you? A column can be funny, serious, touch- That was a very interesting letter that Hazel Hardgrove wrote in the March the 2004-05 school year — when Superintendent of Schools Michael Davino ing, whatever. Give it a try. 16 edition of The Observer. She was correct when she pointed out that General sent a flyer home with the children announcing the new school hours and The opinion pages are called the "Community Forum" Motors, AT&T, Merck and Schering-Plough employees pay into their benefits. changes in bussing operations. because they are the place for you, as part of the communi- What she failed to point out is that the salaries their employees make enable How many more topics are not revealed about which the public has a right to them to afford to do this. The average employee in the AFSCME Union received know? Televised meetings would certainly create more interest and could possi- ty, to express yourself. a $10 per week increase based on their 3.75 percent raise for 2006. Because that Just do it. We challenge you. bly avoid these unmentioned important issues. does not even cover the cost of a tank of gas, 1 would like to know how she Hazel Hardgrove thinks we could afford to pay into our benefits. Springfield She should also be made aware that any employee hired after Jan. 1, 2004 is no longer eligible for longevity pay. Also there are no part-time employees who "Democracy is impossible without a free receive benefits in the AFSCME Union. The very reason they are hired part-time is that no benefits have to be provided. press." The bottom line is none of us are getting rich working for the township, and Rerouting won't ease air traffic delays C. Edwin Baker salaries and benefits are not the problem — the problem stems from our state To the Editor: government and politicians who have nearly bankrupted the state and now the The Federal Aviation Administration's latest proposals to redesign airplanp Professor, University of Pennsylvania taxpayers are responsible for their mess. flight patterns over the New York Metropolitan area amounts to nothing more 1998 If you were to take the county and Board of Education portions out of the than a high-stakes shell game that increases the already heightened level of air- budget, the taxes would be one quarter of what taxpayers are now paying..So plane noise over our towns. where does the responsibility really lie? The three proposals include a "fanning" of south flow departures, which AFSCME Members, Local 3084 Council 52 would move traffic from non-inhabited industrial areas south of Newark Liber- Springfield ty International Airport to heavily populated residential communities in New Jersey. Union County, with its communities of Elizabeth, Linden, Hillside, David Worrall Roselle* Roselle Park and Union, would be hit hardest by the increase in airplane Publisher Provisional driving status misleading noise. Tom Canavan To the Editor: One of these options, the Integrated Airspace Alternative, has the largest Editor In Chief My son was recently ticketed in Fanwood for driving after midnight while noise impact, and carries an estimated implementation cost of $2.5 billion. Coin- holding a provisional driver's license. A provisional driver's license limits a cidentally, the FAA is most heavily promoting this alternative. Whatever small Published Weekly Since 1929 Vincent Gragnani first-year driver to certain driving situations. For example, they can not have capacity increases that may occur under any of the poorly conceived FAA plans Regional Editor more than one passenger in the car who is not a family member and they cannot would be rapidly taken advantage of by the carriers to schedule additional flights $• during traffic peaks, preventing delay reduction. Tracy A. Politowicz drive after midnight. After driving for one year, it is assumed that experience Managing Editor improved your judgment on the road and the law allows you full driver's status. Rather than redirecting the flight paths and the accompanying discomfort from one area to another, the FAA should look at internal solutions such as the Published By Or so it seems. Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. Josef Ornegri As stated in the Commission of Motor Vehicles regulations, upon passing the increased use of larger aircraft that would move more people, and flight sched- Retail Ad Director 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. 07083 road test you receive a one-year provisional photo license for a fee. However, ule changes that do not cause interminable delays during peak hours. A more 908-686-7700 the expiration date is two years after the issue date. Herein rests the confusion. prudent course of action — and one that is most economical—would be to Joe Renna implement these recommendations with existing flight patterns. ©Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. Marketing Director The license is good for two years, but it will remain under provisional status for While all of us recognize the importance of reducing delays at major airports, 2006 All Rights Reserved * the duration of its use. In order to change a provisional status, the driver must go John D'Achino to the Commission of Motor Vehicles and buy a new license showing regular the health and safety of New Jersey residents must come first. Articles, pictures and advertisements herein are the exclusive property of Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. and any rapublioation or broadcast Circulation Director status. Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, without written permission Is prohibited. Although the county prosecutor recommended waving the ticket due to such Union THE OBSERVER WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 — PAGE 5 Seidel to be honored at Hadassah luncheon A Seuss-ical celebration The Springfield Chapter of Hadassah will hold its committee, the Springfield Municipal Alliance and the annual Woman of the Year luncheon on April 6 at noon Springfield Cable TV Committee. She also serves as a vol- at L'Affaire Fine Catering in Mountainside. This unteer for Travelers Aid at Newark Liberty International year's honoree will be township resident Lorraine S, Airport. She is a past president of the former Springfield Seidel. League of Women Voters. A 30-year life member of Hadassah, Seidel serves as Seidel is also a member of the following organizations: chairperson of the organization's American Affairs and Jewish Women International, Council of Jewish Women, Publicity committees. Hazak, Senior Set, the Jewish Historical Society and Dou- Her additional activities include membership in the glass College Alumnae. Springfield Chamber of Commerce, for which she has For more information about the luncheon, call Iris chaired annual tribute dinners and leads the public relations Segal, chapter president, at 973-376-0516. Don't confuse 'friend' with 'friend' I recently read a girl's diary. require time and work. Hopefully they Well, not really. None of what I do not become obsolete. read was private, nor was'it necessari- From My I cannot help but wonder how an ly true. I'm not sure what I read. Tread invention as marvelous as the Internet something, though. I am sure of that. I Other developed in this particular direction know because it took a long time. I and if it has any more disappointments had difficulties with some of the gram- Notebook in store for me. mar and syntax. There were mysteri- By Paul Greulich The Internet should not be mistak- ous abbreviations. The text took on en for an evil invader — it is merely outlandish fonts and colors. Some- falling into the same pattern that many times the words blended into the page Obviously, there is no way to tell if inventions before it have followed. behind them. Images popped into view anything I read in her journal is true, Technology like the airplane and radio without warning to illustrate a person but this is somehow less comforting to began their careers as curious niche or event being described. me. That such personal feelings and tools operated largely free of charge I was on the Internet. God help me, thoughts are put on public display by the people who helped invent them. but I was on MySpace.com. does not seem to have in any great As such inventions become more pop- Springfieid Board of Education member Tony Delia visits the Holy Cross Nursery School I feel no desire to reiterate the rants way compromised their credibility, ular and commercial media begins to in the township for Dr. Seuss' birthday celebration on March 2, also known as National of my embittered English professors. which is amazing to me. Or else there take greater interest, the broader possi- Read Across America Day. Suffice to say, the language itself was, is no real need that any of it be con- bilities are often soon overshadowed of course, shot. We should prepare our- sidered credible to begin with, which by the potential to make money. -; selves to see basic keyboarding go next. is equally amazing. It is particularly ironic that a tech- In a phenomenon I cannot pretend Social networking sites have found nological leap like the Internet, which Take advantage of library services to be surprised by, keyboarding skills a way to give people what it seems allows information to transcend space The Springfield Free Public The library also now offers new seem to be deteriorating as the number they may have always secretly want- and reach across great gaps of culture, Library clearly is an asset to the entire databases regarding genealogy, histo- of people who type rises. It may at last ed. It allows them to make themselves, is being used largely and increasingly Springfield community. It is a wonder- From the be time to recognize that human or a version of themselves, or a ver- to serve the self-centered wants of a ry and a database that will allow peo- ful state-of-the-art facility with a very beings as a group would rather invent sion of someone they wish was them- relatively small number of people in a ple to view nine national newspapers. knowledgeable and helpful staff. an entirely new and sorely limited lan- selves, seen, heard and known by oth- few privileged regions of the world. Mayor's A recent library renovation has pro- The library is open seven days per guage than learn to use all their fingers ers who have no grounds on which to It is hard to criticize anything which vided more quiet study rooms, a teen at once. This may be part of the same question the personality being present- grows at such a rate as the Internet, and week, except during the months of Desk room and an improved children's area. inherent impulse that helped popular- ed. unfair to single out, much less blame, a June through September when the By Clara Harelik As a further accommodation to library is open Monday through Satur- library patrons, adult fiction books can ize rock guitar technique. The result is armies of profiles so particular Web site or demographic of day and closed on Sundays. now be checked out for two weeks But despite this species of effort similar I am plagued by an inexplica- Internet users for any unease one may The days of the library being only puters available to the public for use. instead of one week and the library can toward clarification, in the end I actu- ble certainty that one person must've feel with the direction the Internet about books are long gone. The In 2005, 27,480 people signed on to serve as a proctor site for exams that ally did understand what this girl's created them all. Those profiles that business is taking, but it is important to Springfield Free Public Library has so the library's computers. More than are being taken by students on-line. journal entries said. feature samples of an artist's music or try to understand that direction should much more to offer. On a regular basis, 114,000 people visited the library in It seemed she felt let down by poetry have the potential to be engag- the outcome not prove as Utopian as This year, National Library Week the library has the following activities: everyone. Her parents hated her. Also ing for minutes at a time. I am friends the advertisements suggest. 2005. However, for those people who is April 2 through 8. The library will lectures, book discussion groups, writ- prefer to tap into the library resources there was a boy she liked, but he didn't with several of these profiles, but I Currently, MySpace.com and many have a number of special events dur- ing groups, film programs, lunchtime from home or another outside location, like her. This, she stated, is just life. sincerely hope they can tell the differ- other social networking sites gain ing this week, which is themed video series, musical programs, chil- the library has many online services. "Change Your World at the Library." ." It. felt a little odd to know these ence between me and a real friend. thousands of new members each day. dren's programs, storytime for various The library's Web site is The Springfield Free Public things about her, even though as one The difference in conversing with a These sites are growing, along with age groups and crafts. www.springfieldpubliclibrary.com. Library will change your world if you of her 93 friends, I had been given real friend is that they know you. They the rest of the Internet, wherever it is. In addition, the library has all types Through this site, people can renew take advantage of all it has to offer. authorization to read all her entries as know when you are being truthful with As with any fantasy, there is no limit of circulation material available books and other materials that have For more information, call the well as view her photos. yourself and with them. They help you on it. besides books, which include videos, already been checked out, place library at 973-376-4930. But there is something odd about to know yourself better. Friends are a I like that. 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Vi ACCEPTED PAGE 6 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE OBSERVER 'Sing, sing a song../ STUDENT UPDATE Anthony DeNicolo with Union County College and con- named to the honor roll: Springfield fers a diploma in nursing from Trinitas residents Jodi Cohen, a freshman; achieves clean's list and an associate degree from the col- Ashley Haliczer, a freshman; and !j Anthony J, DeNicolo of Spring- lege. sixth-grader Zachary Haliczer. Also field was named to the dean's list at Trinitas School of Nursing, which named were Summit residents Con- Montclair State University for the fall has been in continuous operation since nor Berkery, an eighth-grader; sev- semester. 1891, claims one of the highest pass enth-grader Nevin Chetry; sixth- In order to be named to the dean's rates experienced among its students grader Rachel Donahue; eighth- list, a student must have a minimum of who take the National Council Licens- grader Christopher Gambro; 15 credits and at least a 3.5 grade point ing Exam for registered nurse licen- Michael Geitz, a senior; sophomore average. sure. Gregory Gelber; eighth-grader DeNicolo is a sophomore majoring Emily Geron; sophomore Laura in English and secondary education, Geron; eighth-grader Scott Geron; with a minor in theater. He is the son Mo-Beard announces Alexandra Giacona, a senior; of Tony and Kathy DeNicolo, and is a academic honors eighth-grader Brea Grosch; Anne 2004 graduate of Jonathan Dayton Hurckes,,a junior; senior Mark Kln- High School. Morristown-Beard School, an inde- ney; Johanna Moore, a junior; fresh- pendent, co-educational day school man Lindsay Moore; freshman Ppi.il for grades six through 12, recently Castillo graduates from Raynolds; sophomore MehnM'J announced its headmaster's list and Shafaie; freshman Shelby Smita, Trinitas nursing school honor roll for the fall semester. eighth-grader Emily Taylor; senioi" Wilfredo P. Castillo of Springfield The following students from Sum- John Taylor; eighth-grader Alexan- was one of 35 new nurses who recent- mit achieved the headmaster's list: der Welch; and Kiefer Wiedmaier, a ly joined the ranks of the profession Laura Lee Barry, a junior; seventh- junior. following their completion of studies grader Sarah Garman; and Eric Geron, at the Trinitas School of Nursing. a junior. To make the honor roll, a student Convocation exercises were held at To make the headmaster's list, a must have a minimum grade point : -- the Union County College campus in student must have a minimum grade average of 3.0 with no grade below a Photo By Barbara Kokkalis Cranford. point average of 3.90 with no grade "B minus," or a 3.2 grade point aver- Students from the Lawton C. Johnson Middle School in Summit perform at the music Trinitas School of Nursing con- below a "B minus." age with no more than one grade in the marathon Friday at the city's high school. ducts a cooperative nursing program The following students were "C" range.

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Devlin phone system is in place that will ship and provides for a variety of UNION COUNTY — Emergency automatically route all 9-1-1 calls to mutual aid support activities when sit- management is an issue falling under this new base. uations require outside help. more and more scrutiny in recent An example of a situation that Mountainside years, as terrorist attacks and natural would require the use of this facility is In Mountainside, a much smaller disasters have resulted in less-than- when Hurricane Floyd hit and the community, emergency management inspiring responses from some Rahway River overflowed. Police consists mainly of the mandatory involved authorities. were forced to abandoned their head- town emergency management plan Coping with an emergency situa- quarters in town hall when the build- and three officials who coordinate tion begins on the local level, with the ing began to flood. The police radio between police, fire and EMS — people who have the most intimate equipment, which was stored in the Emergency Management Services — knowledge of the region in question. basement, was ruined, and water in the event of an emergency situation. Each town tries to ensure it can reached the first floor, closing town The backup headquarters will be take care of a localized disaster. In hall for the following six months. decided once the nature and location prolonged crises that may affect a In that situation, the police force of the emergency is clear. The Office larger area, a shared services agree- was operational 20 minutes after of Emergency Management in Moun- ment ensures that manpower and falling back to the previous emer- tainside has no special equipment or resources from neighboring towns gency management center, the Sarah offices of its own. will be available to aid the ailing Bailey Civic Center. Summit region. Springfield also possesses one of Chris Cotter, the city administrator Emergency management officials two Mobile Command Posts in the in Summit, is also head of EMS and are charged with preparing for some county. These are large vans designed coordinates its activity for the city. of the most frightening possibilities a to a be a smaller, mobile version of a "Chris is uniquely qualified for this town can face. town's Emergency Management job, because of his past extensive "People always say, 'It can't hap- Command Center. experience as Fire Chief, and then pen here' but in emergency manage- Each Mobile Command Post is head of the Department of Communi- ment you have to say, 'It can happen equipped with its own generator, a tel- ty Services," said Mayor Jordan Glatt. here'," said John Cottage, coordinator evision and radio equipment. The In the past, the job fell to the fire of emergency management in Spring- vehicle allows for smooth on-site chief. But with everyone is talking Photo By Barbara Kokkalis field. coordination between authorities in about the possibility of another Sept. Springfield's Office of Emergency Management is housed on the top floor of the new fire Springfield the event of large-scale events such as 11, municipalities are more alert. • headquarters on Mountain Avenue. Various shakeups on the federal the PGA tournament this past year. "The primary interest in terms of American Red Cross, or FEMA, this is routinely. But EMS will bring all our The EMS team meets on the sec- level have not affected emergency As emergency management coor- EMS is to make sure the citizens what we ask people to follow." resources together when there is an ond floor of Summit's modern firs service in municipalities, Cottage dinator, Cottage also serves as chair- themselves are prepared," said Cotter, Cotter said planning ahead gives extraordinary event, such as a terrorist house on Broad Street. said. He indicated Springfield's man of the township's Emergency "and that is a good course of action for citizens a tremendous advantage in the alert." Summit is unique in that all 9-1-1 Office of Emergency Management is Management Council. all of us to take to be prepared within event of an emergency. Summit may need to bring calls have always gone directly to thy' one of the best-equipped in the coun- The Council, made up of key 72 hours." The next step for local EMS is to resources from a wider base than the Fire Department, not the police j as irs ty. municipal department heads as well He pointed out that any number of have an community-wide emergency city; it may work with county and/or most communities. One button at it,o Housed on the top floor of the new as civic leaders and a public and pri- natural or man-made events could cre- plan. federal agencies as well. fire house, when pushed, bring;, ,;mc fire headquarters on Mountain vate sector of officials, is responsible ate a crisis. "Summit has one," Cotter said. Summit also has its own local police into the matter. I ; Avenue, this facility and its small staff for the development and implementa- "For example, it could be a major "The intention is to be able to coordi- emergency planning committee with Staff writers Joan M. Devlin and are prepared for circumstances that tion of the township's Emergency snowstorm, or a loss of power to trav- nate activities with the various emer- representation from the public school Paul Greulich can be reached at 90H-. would require transplanting the vital Operating Plan. This plan, reviewed el," he said. 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EDUCATION Professional Special education of Special Services at 908-232-8828: at 973-912-8789 or Jena Karp at 908- 13 new sophomore girls and a core significant delays in acquiring lan- 273-9034. group of five juniors who began meet- Directory evaluations available guage or significant speech problems; ing with her last year. The Mountainside School District significant difficulty walking, run- Parent advisory Wnek's main goal is to raise aware- recognizes the importance of provid- ning, or manipulating small objects; ness about issues that emerge as a ing services to children with special birth handicaps or frequent health meeting scheduled result of relational aggression and help needs through its Project Child Find problems; consistent trouble seeing or The next special education parent girls understand what the behavior is efforts. hearing; tendency toward temper advisory meeting will be today at 7:30 and why it occurs. The district provides screenings tantrums or excessive anxiety; signifi- p.m. in the library at Summit High The next step is to give students the Landwealth Realty, LLC School, 125 Kent Place Blvd. and evaluations for children ages 3 to cant difficulty playing appropriately tools to protect themselves when they 2080 Morris Ave. 21 who appear to have problems in with other children; and/or significant The guest speaker will be Kevin encounter relational aggression situa- Union, NJ 07083 communication, motor, social-emo- problems paying attention and listen- Nelson, who will discuss "Handwrit- tions. Wnek sees this training as the ing Strategies for Students," geared to tional or learning areas. The screening ing. . ..- . - ..,-....,: beginning of empowerment. Roger Q. Contawe, REALTOR" students in kindergarten through sec- and evaluation are available to All information will be kept confi- All parents are welcome to attend. ond grade. Nelson is an occupational Office; 908-964-5333 preschoolers; to highly mobile stu- dential. For more information, call Carolyn dents with disabilities, such as migrant therapist from Trinitas Hospital. Fax: 908-964-5357 Mulligan at 277-0874. Cellular: 201-736-8637 and homeless students; and to students All are welcome. Email: [email protected] who may be disabled even though High school students to For more information, call Carolyn Computer lab open www.landweafthreaUy.com they are advancing from grade to holdwalkathon Mulligan at 908-277-0874. grade. Summit public schools are spon- - Students at Jonathan Dayton High soring an open computer lab for the Children found to be eligible for School in Springfield will hold a stu- Relational aggression public in Room 107 at Summit High special education and related services dent walkathon March 30 to raise to be discussed School, 125 Kent Place Blvd., are entitled to free and appropriate money for air conditioning for their The April Special Education Parent Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. special education programming and school. Advisory Group will meet on April 6 The open lab will run until the end Fill This Space related services. Information is pro- The students will be walking for at 9:30 a.m. in the Summit High of the school year, but will not be vided to parents of children from birth one hour on school grounds in support School Library. open on days that school is not in ses- through 3 years of age regarding early To Help Your of the high school PTSO's Air Condi- The featured speaker will be school sion. intervention services. tioning Project. counselor Corinne Wnek, who will Computer or software instruction If you know of a child who appears If you would like to be a part of introduce the second year of the will not be offered, but a lab monitor Business Call to have one or more of the following this community effort by supporting school's pilot program on relational will be available to assist with prob- signs, ask their parents to call the a student walker or through an indi- aggression in girls. lems. Internet access is controlled by Sherry or Helene Mountainside School District's Office vidual donation, call Donna Strober This year, Wnek is working with the district's firewall. 908-686-7700 WORSHIP CALEHPAR 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-1st 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 Fellowship-2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 Imagine - 242 Stampike 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 Scfiool for all ages - Nursery through Seniors: NCSY chapters for pre-teens. Our Sisterhood, meetings: Springfield Garden Club, Children's not being Spanish Sunday School 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. 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 able to 5:30-7:00 PM AWANA Club Program for farther 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 Office: 973-379-4320,' Mon. through Fri., 9:00 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 enjoy 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 Springfield Avenue, Springfield, (973) 379-5387. ROMAN CATHOLIC theb 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 LOURDES, 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside, further information contact church office (973) are uplifting, Biblically sound and guaranteed to Director; Mindy Schreff, Family Life Educator; 908-232-1162. Celebrate the Lord's Day: 379-4351. Mondays - 7:00 pm - ENGLISH AS keep you awake. The music and weekly Edward Fink and Hank Rottenberg, Co- Anticipated Mass 5:00pm, Sunday at 7:30am, A SECOND LANGUAGE. . children's message are memorable. All are Presidents, Temple Sha'arey Shalom is a Reform 9:30am, 11:30am. Weekdays: Monday-Friday welcome to hear the Good News of God's love congregation affiliated with the Union for 7:30am, Saturday 8:00am, Sacrament of and salvation through Jesus Christ. Our church Reform Judaism. Shabbat worship, enhanced by Reconciliation, Saturday at 1pm. Perpetual JEWISH-CONSERVATIVE 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 No one should have to live with pain and not enjoy the best things in 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]. life. At Atlas Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, we've made it our 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 week". Call the church office or Pastors Gina or President. - Beth Ahm is ah egalitarian, AM. Religious school classes meet on Saturday THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. mission to help you Jive pain free. ARPM rakes pride in our one-stop Rich Hendrickson, Senior Co-Pastors for more Conservative temple, with programming for all mornings for grades K-3; on Tuesday and JAMES, 45 South Springfield Avenue, information at 908 277-1700. state-of-the-art pain treatment center while keeping with our quality of ages. Weekday services Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM Sun.- 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 mitzvah students. Pre- SUNDAY EUCHARIST: Sat. 5:30 p.m. Sun. life philosophy. Our board certified pain management physicians have been 8:30- PM Shabbat day 9:30 AM & sunset; school, classes are available for children ages 2 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon. Reconciliation: trained at prominent universities. They have the skill and knowledge ro Sundays, 8:30 AM. Festival & Holiday mornings 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 perform the most innovative and effective minimally invasive procedures 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. available today. programs include Adult Education, Social Jersey 07092. You are invited to join us in UNITARIAN- There are formal classes for both High School Action, Interfaith Outreach, Singles and Seniors. - Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 am. This and pre-Religious School aged children. The UNIVERSALIST 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 through tweijttj/ graders, and a busy Adult 3245. www.ucsummit.org. Rev. Vannessa Rush LUTHERAN with Bible study, Sunday school and active adult ATLAS REHABILITATION Education program. For more information, please Southern, Minister, Emilie Boggis, Assistant HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 639 and youth groups. For iurther information, please contact our office during office hours. Minister, Mitchell Vines, Music and Choir contact Dr. Christopher Belden, Pastor at 908- Mountain Avenue, Springfield, 07081, 973-379- Director. Sunday Services and religious education & PAIN MEDICINE 232-9490. 4525, Fax 973-379-8887. 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Yuter, Rabbi Emeritus; Solomon Sunday morning worship service 10:15 a.m. Newspapers No later than 12:00 Noon, Fridays 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. 187 Millburn Avenue, Milibum, NJ 0704] Modem Orthodox synagogue. There are two SCHOOL, 229 Cowperthwaite PI., Westfield, service; Nursery care and facilities are provided. Tel: 973.467.1466 www.atktspaintrcatmcnt.com 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: 7:00 a.m. Daily weekday Mincha/Maariv Beginning Sunday, July 6, Summer Worship worship, Christian Education, Choir, ongoing Connie Sloan o services are also held. Call the shul office for . Times are as follows: Sunday Worship Services, church activities, and Fellowship. Holy Worrall Community Newspapers § 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. 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. as well as Junior available. Wednesday Evening Worship Service, DEDICATED TO THE FINE ART OF PAIN RELIEF AND REHABILITATION P.O. Box 3109, Union, N.J. 07083 U/W PAGE 8 — THURSDAY. MARCH 23. 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.GOM THE OBSERVER Boy Scouts bike for charity By Paul Grculich adults were fairly spent by their efforts. \ Staff Writer "It was a good trip but it was very tiring," said David MOUNTAINSIDE — Boy Scout Troop 177 recently Boyce, one of the Boy Scouts who participated. "It was for undertook a 30-mile Bike-A-Thon journey to raise money a good cause." for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event raised $600 that was donated to Habitat for Ten scouts aged 12-17 and four adults set out by bicycle Humanity's "Operation Home Delivery" program, which from Frenchtown, crossed over into Pennsylvania, and gives affiliates around the United States the opportunity to made their way along the scenic riverside before crossing "pre-build" simple, decent homes. back over and returning to their starting point. Mountainsidc's Boy Scouts work in a number of com- An unexpected detour occurred when the troop discov- munity service programs, including volunteering at a soup ered that a portion of the bike trail had been made impassi- kitchen in Newark once a month, running an outreach pro- ble by flooding. This forced them to backtrack and ride gram to assisted living facilities, and mowing, planting andjy along the side of the highway for a time until they could get cleaning along the roadsides of Route 22 and New Provi-fj back on the trail. dence Road. •' The whole trip took about four hours, with a break Staff Writer Paul Greulich can be reached at 90S-6fff>- along the way for lunch. By the end, both the kids and 7700, ext. 117, or theobserver(a),thelocalsaurce.coiii.

LIBRARY O!d newspaper editions tecture, documents, and secret rituals Springfieid Library in this novel are accurate." available for review Ancona will delve into the contro- requests donations The Springfield Public Library versial aspects of this book and The Friends of the Springfield Free now offers newly digitized versions of Public Library will begin accepting two old newspapers: the Springfield explore the "truth" through an illus- trated presentation covering the life donations Friday for their upcoming Sun from Sept. 27, 1929 through June Lobby Sale to benefit the library. and art of Leonardo DaVinci; the his- 1964, and the Springfield Leader from Donations of jewelry, glassware, June 1963 through December 1997. tories of the Priory of Sion, the china, small appliances, kitchen items, Due to copyright issues, these Knights Templar and Opus Dei; the linens, artificial flowers, tools, toys items are only available from the com- diverse mythologies of the Grail and furniture that can be carried out quest; the literary techniques, tradi- Photo By Barbara Kokkalis puters in the library and cannot be are welcome. No books or clothing: Summit High School senior Ayu!a Stern works on a painting for next weekend's Teen accessed from your home computer. tions, plot twists and errors; the Items should be clean and in generally Arts Festival. The Springfield Public Library is author's sources and resources; the good condition. located at 66 Mountain Ave. complex symbolism, both contempo- Donations may be dropped oft" at For more information, call 973- rary and prehistoric; the "secret sym- the library on Mondays, Wednesdays 376-4930. bolism" hidden in the architecture of and Thursdays from 10 "a.m. to 8:45 Teen Arts Festival drawing near chapels, museums and cathedrals; and p.m., on Tuesdays, Fridays and Satur- 'The DaVinci Code' the Goddess Tradition. days from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.. and on By Joan M. Devlin rock bands and jazz bands; and visual arts, comprised of to he discussed This program is free and open to Staff Writer painting, drawing, photography, computer arts and appli- Sundays from 1 to 3:45 p.m. i Frank Ancona, professor at Sussex the public. SUMMIT —• Once again, spring brings a wonderful cations, architecture, sculpture, woodworking and video. The Lobby Sale will take place on County Community College, will dis- This program is offered through the art celebration as the annual Teen Arts Festival will be A formidable array of 70 critics will be on hand to see April 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 cuss "The DaVinci Code: Fact or Fic- Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New held next weekend at Summit High School. the results. These represent many diverse professions, p.m. each day, and on April 9 from 1 tion?" on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Jersey Council for the Humanities, a Supervisor for the art department in the district, artist including some published authors. to 3:30 p.m. Mountainside Public Library. state partner of the National Endow- and teacher, Harry Wilson is overseeing all aspects of the As in years past, community organizations are solidly The library is located at 66 Moun- Dan Brown, author of the best-sell- ment for the Humanities. tain Ave. festival. Serving as co-chairpersons this year are PTA behind the Teen Arts Festival, both with time and contri- ing "The DaVinci Code," has asserted mothers Sallie Smith and Trish Cassin. butions. The Summit Educational Foundation, or SEF, To register, call 908-233-0115 or For more information, call 973- that "all descriptions of artwork, archi- 376-4930. ! Already a winner for her multimedia art, senior Adri- and the Summit Area Public Foundation, or SAPF, have visit the library. enne Wprig's work will be highlighted at the festival. each donated $1,500. The Junior League of Summit has Another young artist, 18-year-old Ayula Stern, was fin- donated $1,000. Another donor is the Summit Performing ishing her acrylic flower painting. Her art teacher, Wil- Arts Resource Committee, SPARC, which has given an PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLiC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE son, said, "We have many extremely gifted children here undetermined amount of money plus much time to the TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE 2006-5" UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Bids will be opened and read in public at Summit High, I feel it is fitting for the parents who put festival. Please be advised that the regular meet- at the Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids ing of the Springfield Board of Health, for Mountainside, N.J. on April 10, 2006 at on this show for the kids. There is a lot qf talent here." Both Wilson and the co-chairpersons are urging the for: the month of April, has been rescheduled. 2:00 P.M., prevailing time. "CONCESSION STAND (SNACK BAR)AT The rescheduled date is Wednesday, April Bids shall be In accordance with planf, Wilson noted that many of the high school's graduates public to come and experience the many kinds of art on THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL POOL 5, 2006, at 6:30 PM. In addition, due to and specifications prepared by the Bar FOR THE 2006 POOL SEASON" the change in date the meeting will be ough Engineer. Proposal blanks, specifi- now go into art-related careers. ; display, on March 31, from 7 to 10 p.m., and April 1, Will be received, opened and read in held in the Springfield Annex Building, cations and instructions to bidders mdiy public at the Township of Springfield, jocated adjacent to the Municipal Building be obtained at (he office of the Borough So far, there are 1,500 entries in all categories, from from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Municipal Building, 100 Mountain Avenue, in Springfield. Clerk at the Mountainside Municipal three participating high schools: Summit High School, "There will be a special reception that same night — Springfield, New Jersey on Thursday, Members of the public are welcome to Building, 1385 Route 22, 1st Floor, Moun- April 6, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., prevailing attend. tainside, N.J. Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights Friday — for all participants, and the public is welcome. time. U140465 OBS March 23, 2006 ($5.25) Bidders will be furnished with a copy cr; Specifications have been filed in the the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- and New Providence High School, and four middle This will be in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m., with light office of the Springfield Township Clerk Springfield, New Jersey neer, upon proper notice and payment o: and may be obtained by prospective bid- County of Union, New Jersey a check for twenty-five dollars ($25.00i schools, including Summit Middle School, Columbia in refreshments," said Smith. ders at the Office of the Springfield Town- payable to the Borough of Mountainside; ship Clerk, 100 Mountain Avenue, Spring- TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a Spe- said cost being the reproduction price oi South Orange/Maplewood, Deerfield School in Moun- Wilson added, "There is no charge and all we ask is field, New Jersey, during business hours. cial Work Shop Meeting of the Township the documents and is not returnable. Bid must be enclosed in a sealed enve- Committee of the Township of Springfield, Bids must be made Dn the Borough's tainside and New Providence Middle School. that people can make a donation to the Teen Arts Festival lope, bearing the name and address of State qf New Jersey, Tuesday, April 4, form of bid and must be enclosed in-a the bidder, the name of the project on the 2006, in the Caucus Room, Municipal sealed envelope addressed to the Bor- Competition categories include creative writing, fund if they choose. There will be a box at the door." outside, and addressed fo Kathleen D. Building, at 7:00 p.m. ough Clerk, Borough of Mountainside which is poetry, short stories and essays; performing arts, Staff Writer Joan M< Devlin, can be reached at 9,08- Wisniewski; , Township Clerk, 100 Moun- The purpose of the meeting is to review 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, N.J. anc tain Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey the proposed 2006 Municipal Budqet. hand delivered or sent via certified mai consisting of dance, vocal, theater, instrumental, piano, 686-7700, ext. 123, or [email protected]. 07081. A Non-Collusion Affidavit and KATHLEEN D. WISNIEWSKI, RMC/CMC at the place and hour named. Bids shal record of Recent Contract Awards must Township Clerk be endorsed on the outside of the enve- also accompany the proposal. U140476 OBS March 23, 2006 ($5.25) lope with the name and address of bidder Bidders are required to comply with the and: "Bid Proposal for "Installation of Ah requirements of Public Laws of 1975, ~ TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD Cooled Condensing Unit at Library, Con- Chapter 127, for an affirmative action pro- COUNTY OF UNION, N.J. tract 2006-5". ram for equal employment opportunity, Each proposal must be accompanied by Special Olympics program to debut gidder must also comply with the require- TAKE NOTICE, that the Work Shop a certified check, cashier's check or abjc ments of P.L. 1977, Chapter 33, amending Meetings of the Township Committee of bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the Special Olympics New Jersey opportunity for parents to register The program will be offered at the Local Public Contracts Law. the Township of Sprigfield, scheduled for full amount of the bid, not to exceed. The Mayor and Township Committee of March 27, 2006 has been cancelled, and $20,000.00, and made payable to the Bor- has not had a presence in Summit their child for the session. It will be the Connection for Women and Fam- the Township of Springfield reserve the rescheduled for March 28, 2006 at 6:00 ough of Mountainside as a Proposal Guar- right to reject all bids. p.m., in the Caucus Room, Municipal anty. ! until now. a festive day for families to learn ilies in Summit. It is a 10-week KATHLEEN D. WISNIEWSKI, RMC/CMC Building, preceding the Regular Meetinq. Bidders are required to comply with the The Junior League of Summit's more about the Special Olympics class, beginning April 15 and is free Township Clerk Kathleen D. Wisniewski, RMC/CMC requirements of P.L.1975, C.127 (NJAC March 16, 23, 2006 Municipal Clerk 17:27). • and the programs offered at the Con- of charge for participating families. U140359 OBS ($33.75) U14046S OBS March 23, 2006 ($4.68) The Borough of Mountainside hereby 2005-06 Provisional Class has reserves the right to reject any and ail forged a new partnership with The nection. There will also be appear- "The Connection is thrilled to NOTICE OF BID bids and to award the contract to any bid- der whose proposal, in the Borough's Connection for Women and Fami- ances by Special Olympics athletes. have Special Olympics as part of our Notice is hereby given that sealed bids judgement, best serves its interest. will be received by the Borough Clerk of Martha De Jesus, Acting Borough Clerk lies in Summit and Special This program is an introduction special needs programming. Their ADVERTISE! the Borough of Mountainside for: U140639 OBS March 23, 2006 ($21.38) : PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY! "INSTALLATION OF AiR COOLED CON- Olympics New Jersey. A kick off to sports for special needs children expertise and knowledge will be DENSING UNIT AT LIBRARY, CONTRACT event to launch the Special ages 2 lA to 7 years, and serves as a invaluable asset to our continued Olympics Young Athlete Program foundation for future participation in success," said Amy Gula, director of into the community will take place Special Olympics competition. special needs for The Connection Tor Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In April 2005, Special Olympics Women & Families. at. the Connection, 79 Maple St. lifted a 35-year-old rule to lower the The Junior League of Summit is There will be a preview of the age qualification from 8 years old to dedicated to helping women and Young Athlete's program and the children as young as 2 'A years old. children of need in the community.

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to of the TOC is m u know Lou Linden battled St. Pat's last night B> JRParachini Sports Editor By JR Parachini a —' ' ' "> Sports Editor 'Iheie's not a day chat goes by • .'A '- - z~ • r that 1 don't miss f ou Retiino. AREA - You're reading this for the first time, most likely, today - meaning :s \er>- fortunate to have Thursday morning, Thursday afternoon or Thursday night - I will venture to known him during the last five guess. years of his life. Linden played Si. Patrick's last night in the 18th annual Tournament of Yesteidav. 1 missed Lou a bit Champions boys' basketball final at the Continental Airlines Arena in East more f lial s because it was the Rutherford. JOtli anni\ersary of his passing. My deadline was Tuesday afternoon, which was when this lead was written. The mosi .successful football r % So, if you can go back in time two days, here's what I predicted on Tuesday. coach in Union County in addition A Linden victory would read something like 49-47. o being one of the fop athletes to A St. Patrick's triumph would read something like 61-55. have evoi come out of Hudson Both teams entered with nine-game winning streaks. County, Kcriino succumbed lo Here's a closer look at both: stomach cancer jl the all-loo-young • age of 54 on March 22. ! 9%. 5-LINDEN (27-6, 9 in a row) remember the first time 1 inter- viewed Lou ft was actually aJiei a LAST LOSS: rare Union loss right afiej the Fann- Feb. 22 (A) Plainfield 65, Linden 62 ers' sca&on-opcncr at Irvingion in 1S)8K. I was co\ering Irvingion BEGINNING OF 9-GAME WINNING STREAK: football for the Irvingum Iftralci Feb. 25 (A) Linden 74, Rahway 39 Union was the four-time defend- ing North 2. Group 4 champ. Jrv- Feb. 27 (H) Linden 62, Phillipsburg 33 ington was an up-and-coming k'ani that season. The Blue Knights came March 1 (A) Linden 62, Columbia 39 back lo beat the banners 20-7. with several key Union players leaving the game with minor in|uiic.s. March 3 (A) Linden 65, East Orange Campus 58 I was interviewing Lou wiih March 6 (A) Linden 64, Plainfield 38 another reporter and I remember how cordial he was to both of us aftei a tough loss. He gave us all the March 8 (A) Linden 70, Passaic 51 time in the world, which is raie for a visiting coach, especially afiei a March 12 (A) Linden 64, Atlantic City 39 defeat lo a conference nval. March 16 (A) Linden 62, Seton Hall Prep 43 J kept saying lo myself, "wow. this guy is great." Assistant coaches March 18 (A) Linden 48, Bloomfield Tech 42 were ycllin» at him, "c'mon Lou. we've got to go." March 22 vs. St. Patrick's in TOC final at CAA Still, he felt n was important enough lo explain (hat 1(>XK might ~f "tT Record: 27-6 not he another championship sea- son for his football team. December Holiday Tournament: 2-0, champs I began covering Union football for the Union Leader in 1991. In Watchung Conference-National Division: 7-0, champs betwtfcn the first and second pr.te- s- tices of what I believe were triple 1F Union County Tournament: 3-1, third place sessions. 1 sat vv llh Lou for a one- on-one session on a hot and humid North 2, Group 4: 4-0, champs August day. \fter he ate his lunch, we began " TETiiuij.. sii... liitr Group 4: 2-0, champs talking about his 1991 squadwhich, Above, Linden boys' basketball coach Phil Colicchio instructs sophomore point guard of all things, included a female Desmond Wade during last Saturday's TOC semifinal contest against Bloomfield Tech at TOC: 2-0, reached final for the first time. player that season. the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway. Below, senior L.J. McGhee (No. 2) is on the • I mion was coming off a first- move against Seton Hall Prep during last Thursday night's TOC quarterfinal at the Ritac- round home playoff loss to Ran- co Center at Toms River North High School in Toms River. Linden faced St. Patrick's of 2-ST. PATRICK'S (28-4, 9 in a row) dolph, while the Rams were still the Elizabeth in last night's TOC final at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford. football kings of New Jersey. Union had not won a state championship LAST LOSS: in three straight seasons and Rciii- Feb. 11 (A) Episcopal Academy, Pa. 60, St. Patrick's 55 no was itching to gel Union back to the lop. which, of course, he did. BEGINNING OF 9-GAME WINNING STREAK: C Diagnosed with cancer in 19 >2. Feb. 14 (A) St. Patrick's 77, Union Catholic 32 Rettino handled the disease with dignity and class. He actually led Feb. 17 (A) St. Patrick's 87, Westfield 52 Union to two moie slate champi- onships while battling the disease. Feb. 21 (A) St. Patrick's 76, Rahway 52 I'm glad 1 was able to be around him on the football field during a Feb. 25 (A) St. Patrick's 65, Plainfield 52 time in which he made Union the No. I team in New Jersey once March 3 (H) St. Patrick's 96, Kearay Christian 47 again. Lou. you will always be missed March 6 (H) St. Patrick's 98, Newark Academy 44 heie. ^ <&•» a March 8 (A) St. Patrick's 41, St. Anthony 32 Lou (tetlino at Lnion 1977: (6-2-1) March 11 (A) St. Patrick's 83, Wildwood Catholic 57 1978: -1 -1 J. North 2, Ci 4 champs 1979: (10-1), North 2, G 4 champs March 18 (A) St. Patrick's 73, Haddonfield 49 1980: (7-2) 1981: (8-2-11. North 2, Q4 finalists March 22 vs. Linden in TOC final at CAA 1982: (10-1), North 2, G 4 champs 1983: (9-2). North 2. Ci 4 finalist!. Record: 28-4 1984: (11-0), North 2. Ci 4 champs 1985: (11-0), North 2, Ci 4 champs Union County Tournament: 4-0, champs 1986: (9-2), Ndrth 2, G 4 champs 1987: (11-0).. North 2. G 4 champs Non-Public, North B: 3-0, champs 1988: (7-3). North 2, G4 semifinals 19«9: (K-l) Non-Public, B: 1-0, champs 1990: (S-2). North 2, G4 semifinals TOC: 1-0, reached final for second straight year, 1991: (11-0), North 2, C3 4 champs 1992: (11-0), Nonh 2, (i 4 champs third time in last four years and fourth time overall. J993: < 10-]), North 2. Ci 4 champs • 1994: (K-l-1), North 2. G4 semis Here's what both head coaches had to say Monday, two days before the 1995: O-2) championship game: Record: 171-23-4 (.881) Kevin Boyle, St. Patrick's: "Like Duke and the Yankees, if we don't win the • •. t -; -t k-'rJ"..- TOC, it will be a disappointment. We usually respond very well when the pres- Other notables: sure is on us and we're looking forward to completing our mission." •Made playoffs 15 of 19 yeai v St. Patrick's lost to Seton Hall Prep 63-60 in last year's TOC final, surrend- •Won a record 10 playoff titles in t '.'•••?••.•-, ing a double-digit lead. Linden was making its first appearance in the TOC final. North 2, Group 4. Elizabeth is sec- Phil Colicchio, Linden: "We won Group 4, which is in our pocket no mat- ond with six, with Jerry Moore ter what We're now looking to win the TOC to put in our other pocket." coaching five of them. We'll put a wrap on Linden's magical season next week. •Finally beal Westflcld and fellow For now, the following is an account of Linden's TOC victories over Seton Westlield resident Gaiy Kehler in Hall Prep and Bloomfield Tech: the 19SI stale playoffs. (See Tigers, Page 10) •First of five undefeated seasons : /• was realized in 1984. INSIDE •Only two-game losing sireak was last two games of 1983. PAGE 10 - Springfield Nettes win own tourney •Slate playoff recoid of 22-4 includes 10-2 mark in finals. PAGE 11 - Breartey baseball seeks better start • 1091 team halted Randolph's then stale-record 58^0-1 streak. PAGE 12 - Summit boys' lacrosse has challenge PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Tigers remained impressive in beating SHP, Bloom. Tech Fascinating run led Linden to TOC title game (Continued from Page 9) The Pirates shot O-for-10 in the period, with Miller, who On the morning of Dec. 18, the Indianapolis Colts were finished with 15 points after not even scoring in the first 13-0 and an overwhelming favorite to win the Super Bowl. quarter, blocking four shots in the eight-minute span. Just one week before the handing out of presents after "We knew they didn't have a deep bench and our goal determining who's been naughty and who's been nice, there was to wear them down," Colicchio said. was this thing called the Hoop Group Tipoff Classic at "Throughout the tournament, that's what we've been Kean University in Union. able to do." In one of the games, Linden played Bloomfield Tech, It Colicchio was not pleased with the first quarter results. ¥• was the third day of a long basketball season and Linden's "I said at the end of the first quarter that we gave up too next game after opening with an unimpressive 74-65 many points and let them have too many shots without a Watchung Conference-National Division victory at West- hand in their face," Colicchio said. "We knew they were a field two days earlier. physical team and we wanted to stop easy layups." Linden ended up playing the eventual top-ranked team Not only is it amazing how Lampley comes off the in the state pretty close, falling 62-54. bench to lead Linden in scoring every game now, but he Exactly three months later to the day, the Tigers got does it so quickly. Lampley had 11 of his points at the half, another shot at the once-beaten Group 1 state champion one more than senior guard L.J. McGhee, who had 10 of his Spartans. 16. The St. James the Apostle, Springfield, 6th grade girls' basketball team is sparked by the This time it was last Saturday in the Tournament of "Darrell comes off the bench, gets his looks and is mak- play of Jennifer Abbondante, Casey Sheehey, Kelly Murray, Krista Delia, Jessica Lopes, Champions semifinals at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Pis- ing his shots," Colicchio said. "We may never have him Christina Appicella, Kristin Hankerson, Brooke Lantier, Annyssa Herlihy, Anna Lies, cataway. start again. We have to let him go. He is very confident Emily MacDonnell. Some of those girls' also excel for the Springfield Nettes. Coach Mike "We're a better team now, with a different starting line- right now." Lies' 6th grade team won the Rev. Kelly Tournament at OLP in New Providence and last up," Linden head coach Phil Colicchio said. "I also know McGhee will return to Ritacco to play in the North- Thursday beat Holy Trinity 24-6 in the CYO playoffs. St. James began the week 12-0. that Bloomfield Tech is a better team and they have the South Game on March 25. He missed Linden's state tour- most underrated guards (juni°r Rashon Dwight, senior nament games last year because of a broken foot. Dante Rollins and sophomore R.J. Hall) in the state." "L.J. did another great job for us," Colicchio said. "He's handling the basketball much better now. He's a senior and Springfield Nettes win own Linden turned out to be the better team last weekend, pulling off a stunning 48-42 come-from-behind victory. he's supposed to be taking shots and making them for us." The two met again because fifth-seeded Linden McGhee did quite well to make 7-of-9 field goal roughed up fourth-seeded Seton Hall Prep 62-43 in last attempts, while Miller connected on 7-of-ll, including tournament, begin week 18-: Thursday night's second TOC quarterfinal at the Ritacco some nice soft touches from the foul line. The Springfield Nettes won their own tournament and Against Clark, the Nettes fell behind in the third quarter Center at Toms River North High School in Toms River. "Charles had an excellent game," Colicchio said. "He upped their overall record to 18-2 last week. of this Cabrini Tournament game 32-17. - • has the ability to shoot the ball." "We should have won the first time we played them However, the week started with the Nettes losing to Staging a miraculous comeback that fell just short, iliej Miller also paced Linden in rebounds with eight, while (Bloomfield Tech)," said Linden junior guard Darrell Lam- Clark 36-32, which ended a 15-game winning streak. Nettes outscored their opponents 15-2 in the fourth quarter McGhee had seven. Linden shot 15-of-28 in the first half pley, who came off the bench to lead Linden in scoring for The Nettes rebounded, though, beating Chatham 40-30 only to lose by four. and 10-of-18 in the second. the fourth straight game by pouring in 18 on 6-of-10 shoot- on Saturday and topping Our Lady of Mount Virgin of Mid- Once again, solid defense let them back in the game. Seton Hall Prep was paced by a 12-point effort from ing that included 4-of-5 from 3-point range and 2-for-2 free dlesex 30-19 on Sunday. With Lies and Kuczynski getting three steals each during leading scorer Ashton Gibbs, a sophomore point guard throws against SHP. In the Springfield Tournament game, the Nettes fell the ran, MacDonnell scored six of her 13 points and Lies from Scotch Plains. Another Union County resident was the "We got tired at the end. We're playing much better right behind 24-9 to Chatham. However, this team simply refus- had five of her 11. Weber also scored three of her seven only other player in double digits in scoring for the Pirates, total points in the fourth. now. We're going to keep playing the same and not change that being senior guard-forward Mike Owczarek of Union, es to quit. The Nettes shut Chatham out in the third quarter, The Nettes were scheduled to play the same Clark squad anything." who finished with 10. He sank two 3-point field goals. going on a 15-0 ran and tying the game at 24-24 to start the Lampley scored 10 points, but was not Linden's leading fourth. on Monday in the second round of the Garden State League scorer for a change against Bloomfield Tech. Senior L.J. Seton Hall Prep was also a conference champion, shar- They finished the half outscoring their opponent 31-6 Playoffs. After that they are scheduled to play in the semi- ing the Iron Hills Conference-Iron Division title with East McGhee stepped up, scoring 15 points. Fellow senior for an implausible 10-point victory. While everyone con- finals of the Cabrini Tournament today in Middlesex. Orange Campus. standout forward Charles Miller was big as well, pouring in tributed, five players shared the scoring in the second half. Yale completes perfect season 12 and coming up with 15 rebounds. Like Linden, the Pirates also fell in their county semifi- During the incredible third quarter, Anna Lies, Jennifer Yaie completed a perfect 11-0 season with a 41-25 vic- nals. Seton Hall Prep lost to Bloomfield Tech, while Linden Linden trailed 20-14 at the half and did not score a field Kuczynski and Emily MacDonnell each had three steals. tory over Columbia in the Ivy League Basketball Champi- fell to Plainfield, which was its last loss. goal in the second quarter, despite Bloomfield Tech big Kuczynski's inspiring defensive play started the turn- onship Game in Springfield. man Casiem Drammond on the bench for the last four min- NOTES: McGhee remembered the Dec. 18 game around. A balanced scoring attack, coupled with a stifling utes of the second quarter with three fouls. against the Spartans. She totaled seven steals, four assists and eight points. defense, propelled Yale to victory. Josh Kest lead all scor- Linden outscored Bloomfield Tech 18-8 in the third "We had a different lineup then," McGhee said. "We Lies had five of her 10 assists in the third, dishing out pass- ers with 11 points, while Marquay Mayo finished with nine quarter and 16-14 in the fourth, with its trademark defense have a good shot against them right now." es that left everyone in awe. Lies also scored eight points. and Danny Osias six. leading the way once again. To begin the season, Linden started Desmond Wade, MacDonnell scored in every quarter but got six of her 13 Sam Dushkin rang up four, with Jason Condon and Eric Spartan standout senior 6-6 swingman Dasean Butler Darrell Lampley, L.J. McGhee, Jerry Jones and Muham- points in the fourth. She ended the game with five steals, Pinhosovich netting three. John Ghilino and Brandon led his team with 12 points. Butler will continue at West mad Wilkerson. three assists and four rebounds. Helfand had a basket each, while Alex Melleno sank a free Virginia. The starting lineup now consists of Desmond Wade, L.J. Allison Weber opened up the attack by scoring all of her throw. Henry Osias played tenacious defense. The 6-10 Drummond, who will continue at Villanova, McGhee, Ahmad Harris, Muhammad Wilkerson and seven points during the third quarter charge. Converting the was limited to nine points. He grabbed five rebounds in 19 Charles Miller. Last year, Miller finished the season as a quality passes of her teammates, Weber was a force down St. James teams reach ! minutes, often on the bench because of foul trouble. starter. low. Brooke Lantier contributed seven rebounds, while CYO county finals - Also scoring for Linden was standout sophomore point McGhee led Linden with three steals and also dished out playing amazing defense. She also helped ice the game by : two assists against Seton Hall Prep. Congratulations go to the St. James the Apostle oi" guard Desmond Wade with nine points and resever guard scoring two baskets after breaking the Chatham press late Springfield 6th grade girls' and 7th/8th grade boys' basket- "We feel that if we can hold a team to 40, we'll score O'Neil Thomas with two. in the fourth quarter. ball teams for reaching the finals of the Union County CYO 41," McGhee said. "In the beginning of the game, we try to It was Linden's second-ever TOC win in its third Breanne Mooney also played well, getting a steal and a playoffs as well as qualifying for the CYO Tri-County attempt, with the Seton Hall Prep victory being its first. The turn up the pressure, by boxing out and getting rebounds. rebound. Krista Delia played more aggressive defense and Our defense has been able to control the game. Super Playoff to be held in Keamy Saturday and Sunday. Tigers were defeated by Mendham 61-57 in the 2000 TOC had two rebounds. Chipping in with quality defense were The girls' defeated OLP, New Providence 30-21 to gain "Offensively, we've been getting better looks. As long quarterfinals at the Elizabeth Dunn Sport Center. Lindsey Gaon, Jessica Farber, Amanda Stein, Rachel the county final vs. St. John, Clark, which was played last as we piay the kind of defense we've been playing, we This dominating ran that Linden is on - all against state- Usdin, Katelyn Condon and Jessica Condon. night. Emily MacDonnell had 12 points, Anna Lies eight, think we can beat anybody." ranked teams - continues. Linden has now defeated six of On Sunday against OLMV, the Nettes advanced to the Brooke Lantier six and Kelli Murray four. ! McGhee also realized the magnitude of last Saturday's its eight foes in state tournament games by double figures semifinals of the St. Francis Cabrini Tournament with a vic- St. James played well on defense, with Lies and Mac- rematch. and had a nine-game winning streak that saw the Tigers tory by a score of 30-19. Once again, the Nettes found Donnell coming up with numerous steals. Kristen Hanker- outscore seven of those teams by double digits. "Bloomfield Tech is the big-time," McGhee said. themselves trailing at halftime only to mount another son, Annyssa Herlihy, Christina Appicella and Krista Delia The same formula continued to prove highly-effective. The Spartans won Group 1 three of the past four years incredible second half surge. were strong down low. and reached the 2004 TOC final, falling to St. Anthony of A smothering defense, clutch outside shooting and a fast- In the third quarter, the Nettes put together 12 straight The girls' improved to 13-0. ; Jersey City 67-55 in the final. break transition game that leaves opponent after opponent stops, going on a 10-2 run and opening a 21-13 lead. The boys' defeated Assumption, Roselle Park 47-44 to clutching to their shirts, out of breath. If Bloomfield Tech was the big-time last Saturday, St. Lantier lead the team in scoring with eight points. gain the county final against SME Academy, Linden. The Linden, the Group 4 state champ for the second time and Patrick's last night was even bigger. Lantier also had an impressive 10 rebounds, while play- game was scheduled to be played last night. first time since 2000, improved to 27-6 with its ninth ing oppressive defense. Lies also scored eight points and Will Stankevicius led all scorers, while Anthony Fis- straight win, while Bloomfield Teach, the No. 1 team in the TOC quarterfinals had five more steals. MacDonnell and Kuczynski had four chetti poured in four 3-point field goals. state, saw its season end at 29-2. 5-Linden (26-6) 16 19 18 9 - 62 rebounds and three steals each, while scoring four and five The boys' also gained the final of the Perth Amboy Seton Hall Prep, the repeat Non-Public, A state champ, 4-Seton Hall Prep (28-3) 14 3 16 10-43 points, respectively. Weber pulled down eight rebounds and Catholic School Tournament by defeating the host team by saw a six-game winning streak come to an end last Thurs- netted five points. Mooney and Delia contributed stellar a score of 55-37. day and finished 28-3. LINDEN: L.J, McGhee 7-0-2-16, Desmond Wade 1-0- defense. The final is scheduled for April 1 at 11 a.m. Third-seeded Haddonfield, the Group 2 state champion 2-4, Ahmad Harris 0-0-0-0, Muhammad Wilkerson 3-0-0-6, for the third consecutive year, easily defeated sixth-seeded Charles Miller 7-0-1-15, Darrell Lampley 2-4-2-18, Jerry Group 3 state champ Hamilton West 80-67 in last Thursday Jones 0-1-0-3, Laron Capers 0-0-0-0, Michael Olbrys 0-0- night's first quarterfinal at Ritacco. 0-0, O'Neil Thomas 0-0-0-0, Brian Ostraticky 0-0-0-0. Central Jersey All Stars are Haddonfield, with only a setback to Paterson Catholic, Totals: 21-5-7-62. improved to 31-1. Hamilton West concluded at 23-7. SETON HALL PREP: Ashton Gibbs 2-1-5-12, Mike Second-seeded St. Patrick's of Elizabeth, the repeat Owczarek 2-2-0-10, Gary Wallace 1-0-0-2, Alex Wujciak crowned state champions Non-Public, B state champ handled Haddonfield 73-49 in 1-0-2-4, Ralph Jones 1-0-0-2, Tim Forde 0-0-0-0, Jason last Saturday's first TOC semifinal at the RAC. Banzhaf 0-1-0-3, D.J. Salmon 1-0-0-2, Jordan Thompson The Central Jersey All Stars, a national championship "All Star cheering is supposed to be the best of the best," Standout junior guard Corey Fisher led all Celtics with 0-0-0-0, Austin Smith 0-0-0-0, Alan Buzbee 0-0-0-0, Jor- competitive cheerleading team, were crowned state cham- Romero said. "We train to compete. We're not cheering for 22 points, while teammate Yves Mbala added 14. dan Costner 0-0-0-0. Totals: 8-4-15-43. pions two weekends ago in competition that took place at a team. Our athletes are responsible for a certain level of St. Patrick's also won its ninth straight and improved to the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton. intensity while training." 28-4. Haddonfield, sparked by a game-leading 24-point TOC semifinals Also, in February, four of CJA's competing squads took CJA team members learn discipline, responsibility, effort from Duke-bound 7-2 senior center Brian Zoubek, 5-Linden (27-6) 7 7 18 16 -48 home first place at Quest For The Best's competition at integrity and teamwork from Romero. Lateness or missing finished at 31-2. l-Bloomfield Tech (29-2) 11 9 8 14 -42 Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. practice is not tolerated, nor is gossiping, staying out late, The TOC championship game was scheduled to be The Central Jersey All Stars program is run out of East- sieepovers during competition season, imbibing alcohol, played last night at 8 at the Continental Airlines Arena in LINDEN: L.J. McGhee 3-2-3-15, Charles Miller 3-2-0- ern Gymnastics Academy in Cranford. unsafe internet use or any other unsavory behavior. . East Rutherford. Since the first TOC in 1989, there has 12, Muhammad Wilkerson 0-0-0-0, Desmond Wade 1-0-7- More information may be obtained by visiting the web- This coaching methodology ensures concentration dur- never been a year in which the final consisted of two pub- 9, Ahmad Harris 0-0-0-0, Darrell Lampley 2-2-0-10, site: centraljerseyallstarcheerleading.com or by calling ing practice and competitions and teaches responsibility lic schools. Three of the four semifmalists were public Michael Olbrys 0-0-0-0, Laron Capers 0-0-0-0, O'Neil 908-272-2560, ext. 16. and discipline in and outside of the gym. schools this year. The only public school winners have been Thomas 1-0-0-2, Jerry Jones 0-0-0-0. Totals: 10-6-10-48. In addition, all CJA squads qualified for The Final Des- The rules aren't limited to the girls. Parents are prohib- Elizabeth in 1990, Shawnee in 1992, Orange in 1994 and BLOOMFIELD TECH: Dante Rollins 3-1-0-9, tination, a televised competition held in Baltimore in May ited at practice sessions, but are required to attend all com- Camden in 2000. Elizabeth and Shawnee won Group 4 and Casiem Drummond 4-0-2-10, Dasean Butler 3-0-6-12, that brings together top All Star level cheerleading teams petitions and must be loud and supportive in the stands. No Orange and Camden Group 3. Richard Hall 0-0-0-0, Rashon Dwight 2-0-0-4, Todd Flem- from around the world who will compete for the title, The sore losers from either the athletes or the stands. Getting back to the Linden-Seton Hall Prep contest, the ing 0-0-0, Wesley Jenkins 1-0-5-7, Webster 0-0-0-0. World's Best. "The CJA parents are just as much a part of this program Pirates actually led Linden 8-4 some five minutes into the Totals: 13-1-13-42. Traditionally, cheerleading was perceived as a sideline as our athletes," Romero said. "We all work together matchup. Then Lampley appeared on the court, quickly hit- sport - a supplement to "real" sports like football or bas- toward a common goal: to create an atmosphere that pro- ting a 2-point field goal and then his first 3-pointer to give TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS WINNERS ketball. Not any more. motes teamwork, discipline, responsibility and integrity." Linden its first lead at 9-8. 2006: Linden or St. Patrick's Cheerleading today requires just as much strength, While these rules may seem excessive, the girls appre- Lampley's next 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter 2005: Seton Hall Prep stamina and athleticism as any other competitive sport. The ciate Romero's no nonsense approach to coaching. gave Linden the lead for good at 16-14 and began a 14-0 2004: St Anthony increasing difficulty of the stunts, gymnastics, choreogra- "It's not only the tough practices and the time we put in ran before the Pirates would score again. 2003: St. Patrick's phy and timing require a high degree of training, concen- at the gym," CJA team captain Melissa Benner of Roselle: That seemed to be Linden's MO during this unbeliev- 2002: St. Anthony tration, commitment, and trust amongst its athletes. Park said. "Patty Ann (Romero) expects us to handle our- able state tournament march up until that point. Start out a 2001: St. Anthony All Star cheerleaders don't cheer for a team, but cheer selves responsibly away from practice." bit slow and feel out its opponent, then attack and build up 2000: Camden, public, Group 3 champ for themselves at local and national cheer competitions. Parents don't seem to mind the restrictions either. a big lead by halftime to where the second half is just an 1999: Seton Hall Prep Their two-minute, 30-second routines combine cheering, "It's rare to see such discipline and commitment today, afterthought. 1998: St. Patrick's gymnastics and dance in routines that are as terrifying as one CJA parent said. "The girls work very hard and sacri- "I learned how to play defense as a player and a coach 1997: St. Anthony they are exciting to watch. fice a lot to be part of the Central Jersey program. from Ben Candelino," said Colicchio, referring to the for- 1996: St. Anthony "There's a lot of work that goes into cheerleading," says The benefits are tremendous. It's something they'll take mer legendary Elizabeth High School head coach who 1995: St. Anthony Central Jersey founder and head coach, Patty Ann Romero. with them for the rest of their lives." guided the Minutemen to nine Union County Tournament 1994: Orange, public, Group 3 champ "Any real cheering coach is not concerned with people say- The combination of discipline in and outside the gym, championships and five Group 4 state titles. "Defensively, 1993: St. Anthony ing cheerleading is not a sport. The girls just want to be rec- Central's meticulous choreography and timing and the sup- we should never have a bad game." 1992: Shawnee, public, Group 4 champ ognized as athletes." portive role of CJA parents are what make the Central Jer- Linden doesn't even come close. To prove their point 1991: St. Anthony The Central Jersey All Stars began a successful compe- sey All Stars champions. even further, the Tigers did not allow a Seton Hall Prep 1990: Elizabeth, public, Group 4 champ tition season last November, adding five national champi- When asked about the numerous championship titles field goal in the second quarter. Linden outscored the 1989: St. Anthony onships to their name. According to CJA team members, Central Jersey holds, Romero replied, "Sure the wins are Pirates 19-3 in the period, limiting Seton Hall Prep to just St. Anthony has won the most TOC titles, with nine. St. Central Jersey's success at the All Star level is due to great, but it's not what we're all about. The'wins arc just the three free throws. Pat's was attempting to be the second team to win three. Romero's coaching style. result of everything else we do." WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 — PAGE 11 Brearley baseball primed to a have better start this year Bears have the talent necessary to improve By Jeff Cummins have that-we finish in the top part of the division," Capiz- Staff Writer zano said. "I think just because of our experience, that Brearley baseball coach Joe Capizzano has what could would gain us a few more games. Some of the mistakes we be described as a pleasant problem. His team is young, but made, the way we lost games here or there, I think that will talented, and his younger classes are stocked with talent. As help us learn from our experience and give us a couple of problems go. that's not a bad one for a coach to have. wins instead of some of the losses we had last year." The Bears finished 6-13 last year, having started 0-8 The Bears are in North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1, before finishing with a 6-5 mark in its final 11 games. where they are situated with' schools such as Dayton, Capizzano hopes his team can go .500 through the first half Bound Brook and Dunellen, all of which are new entries dozen games and he's confident that they'll gain momen- into the section this year. tum as the season moves on. Capizzano feels good about his team's chances for qual- Brcarley's starting catcher is junior Anthony Evans. ifying in the section. • "He'll be probably my No. 1 pitcher and starting catch- The cutoff date for this year is Friday, May 12. er." Capizzano said. "He's very accurate. He hits the spots." "Our schedule last year was very difficult," Capizzano Sophomore third baseman. Chris Laudati is also the said. "We had one team under .500. Every other team had a team's backup catcher and probably the team's No. 2 or 3 .500 record or better. I gave us a couple of easier games this Join us March 24, pitcher. year, but we play up against Governor Livingston and "When Anthony pitches, Chris will catch him, and that's Roselle Catholic. what I'm looking at right now," Capizzano said. "We don't "Our conference is very good. I hope to make the state have anybody else able to play third base. playoffs, that's a goal, and to start out at least .500. If we Junior Ryan Jayne will split time between first base and can get to .500 in our first 10 games, that's a huge lift." pitcher. Junior Dave Barbone will play second base and fel- NOTES: Brearley's first win last year was an 8-6 tri- low junior Joey Mraz will play shortstop. Junior Brett umph at Johnson. Byars -will play center field for the Bears, rounding out the The Bears then defeated Oratory Prep 7-1 in Summit in team's returning players. a Union County Tournament prelim game. Two players lost Ray Dzaidyk moves up to varsity and will play first base to graduation starred in that game for the Bears, those sen- and pitch. The sophomore throws a fastball, a curve and a iors being Kevin Rodriguez, who tossed a two-hitter, and ehangeup. ;.: *' senior Vinnie Russo, who belted an RBI-triple. "He helps us out," Capizzano said. "He's a nice pitcher. Byars had three RBI and Jane two in an 8-7 win at He keeps the ball low in the strike zone. He's still young, Roselle Park. so he'll make mistakes, but he'll give us some innings. He's an inning eater." Schedule: Dzaidyk may make some appearances in relief and April 1 Union Catholic, 10 a.m. could also start for Brearley on some occasions. April 4 at Rahway, 4 p.m. Seniors Justin Balzer and Justin Peters could share time April 7 at Dayton, 4 p.m. in right field. April 8 Metuchen, 10 a.m. Brearley has several freshmen who will contribute as April 10 St. Patrick's, 4 p.m. I well. Tommy Mannix will play third base, outfield and pos- April 11 Roselle Catholic, 4 p.m. sibly pitch some. Jimmy Stafford will play third and pitch April 18 at Roselle Park, 4 p.m. • and Corey Stryker will play left field. April 21 at Johnson, 4 p.m. Still, the Bears have to fill some holes at left field and April 25 Hillside, 4 p.m. occasionally at third base. April 28 Gov. Livingston, 4 p.m. "We're going to be young," Capizzano said. "I've got a May 2 Rahway, 4 p.m. couple more freshmen I might be playing in those posi- May 5 at Hillside, 4 p.m. tions. "The biggest challenge is probably staying composed May 8 Dayton, 4 p.m. and starting out quick, not like what we did last year. I think May 11 at Union Catholic, 4 p.m. that will be it. Hopefully, we'll mature quicker. It's not like May 16 Roselle Park, 4 p.m. we played that bad in those first eight games last year. A lot May 18 New Providence, 4 p.m. for our Strawberry of them were just one inning, one mistake and that was it." May 22 at Gov. Livingston, 4 p.m. Capizzano speculated that Roselle Park might be the May 25 at North Plainfield, 4 p.m. pre-season favorite to win the Valley Division of the Moun- May 26 Jewish Educational Center, 4 p.m. tain Valley Conference, which Brearley competes in. "They have more guys coming back," Capizzano: said. Staff Write?-Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Taste and learn about "I'm hoping that with the experience of the juniors we at cumminsfaxthelocalsoiirce. com. Driscoirs better berries Union's Motacki wins 12th to Chocolate fountain with tie N JCU record for victories berries for clipping . Junior righty becomes 9th to reach 100 Ks Strawberry Pound Cake New Jersey City University junior righthander Rob 4-for-9 effort and scored five runs. Motacki of Union tied NJCU's all-time career wins record Senior centerfielder Keith Taylor of Hamilton also and Shortcake and then became the ninth pitcher in school liistory to scored five times, while batting 4-for-9. record 100 career strikeouts. In game one, NJCU and FSU were knotted at 7-7, before The former Union High School standout is an ace of the a five-run eighth inning ignited the triumph. Freshman third Strawberry-Topped Brie Gothic Knight pitching staff. He tossed four innings of one- baseman Rob Delfino of Jersey City knocked in the game- hit ball in relief to help NJCU defeat Farmingdale State winner when he laced a two-run triple to put the Knights Strawberry Kugel and Made-from- University 12-7 in eight innings in the first game of a ahead 9-7. Taylor followed with an RBI single and junior March 12 non-conference road doubleheader in New York. shortstop Matt Caravano of Elizabeth and Roselle Catholic Motacki, who entered in a rare relief appearance in the delivered a two-run double for the final runs. scratch Strawberry Rhubarb Pie fifth inning, allowed one hit with a strikeout and two walks Camacho was 4-for-4 with two runs, while Caravano to even his record at 1-1 this season. went 3-for-5 with three RBI. Sumner scored three times in Motacki tied the school's career wins record at 12. He the game, batting 2-for-5, and Taylor added two runs, and now shares that mark with three other pitchers - Jack hit 2-for-5. Sophomore left fielder Mime McCormick of Nagurka (1983, 1985-86), Robbie Robinson (1986-88) and North Brunswick was 2-for-2 off the bench. B.J. Fearon (1994-96). In the second game, Camacho was 3-for-4, with three Motacki retired the side in order in two of his four RBI and Sumner was 2-for-4, with two RBI and two runs. innings of work. Sophomore second baseman Ruben Borges of Union His 100th career strikeout came against the very first added a 2-for-4 outing. batter he faced in the fifth inning. He set aside FSU junior In the first inning, two errors by FSU allowed the second baseman Ryan Pembroke swinging. Knights to pull in front, after an RBI single by Camacho. In the nightcap, the Knights received a stellar pitching He followed with an RBI double in the third inning. helping you make great meals easy performance by sophomore righty Marcus Wiggins of Jer- NJCU sent eight batters to the plate in the fourth and sey City, who fired a complete-game four-hit shutout. scored three of its runs on RBI singles by Sumner, Taylor, NJCU completed the doubleheader sweep with an 8-0 win and Camacho. over the Rams. Sumner led off the sixth inning with a home ran and NJCU improved to 7-5 with the two victories. FSU ran out of daylight with two outs in the bottom of the Junior first baseman Javan Camacho of Jersey City was sixth. No Farmingdale player collected more than one hit. the offensive star of the twinbill sweep. He went a com- NJCU returned to action last with a non-conference bined 7-for-8, with four RBI and two runs. twinbill against United States Merchant Marine Academy Sophomore rightfielder Rob Sumner of Union added a in Kings Point, NY. Linden's McGhee on North for All-Star Game St. Elizabeth's of Linden The North-South All-Star Basket- ball Games will take place Saturday at boys' basketball triumphs the Ritacco Center at Toms River The St. Elizabeth's of Linden 8th grade CYO boys' basketball team defeated North. The girls' game will begin at St. Mary's of Elizabeth 39-36 to capture the inaugural Al LoBalbo Tournament noon, with the boys' contest to follow at St. Mary's High School in Elizabeth. at 2:30 p.m. Tournament MVP Wendy Joseph poured in 24 points, while teammate Linden senior guard-forward LJ. Robert Gomulka added 11 for St. Elizabeth. Myron Mayes also played well. McGhee was the only area player Juan Crawford paced-St. Mary's with an 18-point effort. named to the North boys' squad. St. Elizabeth improved to 15-0 and won the tourney for the second time in McGhee helped lead Linden to the three years. '- North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 title, Fire, Saints, Falcon booters victorious the Group 4 state championship and The Linden Recreation Indoor Soccer League continued its season with three the Tournament of Champions final. exciting games played at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center. Playoff games No area players were named to the began last Saturday and continue this Saturday. North girls' team. The following are March 11 results: Here's the North boys'roster. Fire 5, Magic 0: Jason Szurles and R.J. Johns scored twice and Daniel NORTH BOYS' - Dasean Butler, Echeverria once. 15 Woodbridge Center Drive Bloomfield Tech; Casiem Drummond, Saints 2, Jaguars 0: Michelle Fitzula and Tyler Wands scored, helping the Bloomfield Tech; Stanley Hams, East Saints clinch the second seed for the playoffs. Woodbridge, NJ Orange Campus; Pedro Burgos, Fort Falcons 5, Titans 0: John Thompson and Kyle Musialowicz scored twice Lee; Lamont StapJeton. Gill St. PAGE 12 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2Q06 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COMI WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Will Hilltoppers rebuild or reload this season? Summit boys'lacrosse coming off a state title By Jeff Cummins Powers and Kyle Isaacs and juniors Granger Jewett and •:'•>' Staff Writer SamKenyon. There's one question looming for Summit boys' lacrosse Following a season like the Hilltoppers had in 2005, a coach Jim Davidson this year. Will the Hilltoppers rebuild fall off would only be natural. Truth be told, the excuses for or reload? any drop off would be built in. That's where the question Summit went 20-4 last year, winning the Group 1 state becomes relevant. Summit has plenty of depth —and plen- championship with a win over Mountain Lakes before ty of experienced depth. bowing to Delbarton in the Tournament of Champions So the talent is there. Then again, so is the challenge. final. The Hilltoppers also won a third consecutive Union Summit is a Group 1 school in boys' lacrosse, but the V County Tournament title and captured the Iron Hills Con- Hilltoppers play in the Iron Hills Conference, generally V, ference crown. considered to be one of the most competitive leagues in the ?•**.•« Summit had a lot of seniors on its team last year, but the state. Clearly, the Hilltoppers' journey won't be an easy Hilltoppers still have plenty of talented players returning, one. starting with senior midfielders Kevin Feeney and Will "Chatham's going to be very strong and Randolph and Gruetzmacher. Gruetzmacher is headed to Lehigh and Seton Hall Prep will be strong," Davidson said. "There Feeney to Washington & Lee, both to play lacrosse. seems to be a lot of parity." "They're two solid players who were instrumental in our Mountain Lakes, Summit's opponent in last year's success last year and they're both good faceoff kids," Group 1 final, should be strong again, Davidson noted. Davidson said. "We've got a nice senior group and then a nice mix of Among last year's seniors that are playing lacrosse in younger guys," Davidson said. college are Mike Dugan at Rutgers and John Alpizar at the "We have a competitive schedule. We'll have to see how University of Albany. we're going to jell." Senior defenseman Andy Sigler also returns, serving as That's the question. If the Hilltoppers jell, big things proof of Summit's depth. could be expected of this team. If they don't, they could "We had three Division 1 kids in front of him last year, wind up with a season that might be perfectly acceptable but he's a solid defenseman who saw some time at the var- elsewhere, but doesn't match up to Summit's lofty stan- '. ? • sity level," Davidson said. "He's headed to Hamilton Col- dards. 1 V,-- r „' lege (N.Y.) to play lacrosse." •v *^ ••. s» After playing behind Pete Britt last year, senior Andrew Schedule: Bell will step in as Summit's goalkeeper.;Bell will play at April 1 Morristown, 3 p.m. Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, despite the fact that April 5 at Roxbury, 4 p.m. he didn't start last year. April 8 Hanover Park, 11 a.m. *-• A cursory glance at the names listed above shows that April 12 Johnson, 4 p.m. every one of them is off to play lacrosse in college next April 15 West Essex, 11 a.m. year, even though this will be the first year that some of April 17 at West Morris, 4 p.m. those players will be full-time starters. That's indicative of April 19 Mendham, 4 p.m. the tremendous depth Summit has, depth that enables Sum- April 24 at Livingston, 4 p.m. mit to endure substantial losses to graduation. April 26 at Delbarton, 4 p.m. Senior Scott Garibaldi contributes for the Hilltoppers as April 29 Randolph, 11 a.m. a midfielder. Rob Hillenbrand and Casey McGuire are both May 2 Chatham, 4 p.m. senior attackmen and junior Jake Grabowski will also play May 4 at Columbia, 5:30 p.m. attack. May 6 Ridgewood, 3 p.m. Summit has substantial depth at the midfield position, May 10 Seton Hall Prep, 4p.m. where seniors Bill Tulley and Scott O'Sullivan, juniors May 17 at Westfield, 4 p.m. Mike Gfous and Connor McKenna and sophomore BJ. » Phoft>"by Barbara Kokkaiis West will all contribute. Staff Writer Jeff Cummins may be reached for comment Senior midfielder Kevin Feeney (No. 9) is one of many talented returning players for the The defense will be bolstered by the play of seniors Phil at [email protected]. Summit boys' lacrosse team. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Demonstrably Effective Program Aid; BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY Instruction 2D-212-100-XXX 963,451 981,7.14 963,23a Support Services 20-212-200-XXX 306,195 341,125 340,557 In accordance with the New Jersey Statutes relating thereto, notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the School Dis- Contribution to Charter Schools 20-212-100-5GX 92 6 trict of the Township of Hillside has prepared a tentative budget for the year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007, TOTAL DEMONSTRABLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM AID 1,295,646 1,32 3,7 95 jf 323,795 which is on file and open to inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. ana 4:30 p.m. on regular business days, at the office of the Other State Projects: Business AdministraSor/Board Secretary in the Administration Building, 195 Virginia Street, Hillside, New Jersey. Ncnpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 16,707 15,368 19,082 Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 115,171 118,87!' 10'j, 338 The Public Hearing on said budget will be held at the Board of Education Building/Central Office, 195 Virginia Street, Hillside, New Ncnpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 63,872 52,194 3!!, 957 Jersey, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006. Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 20,864 17,734 21,395 Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 10,601 9,554 11,526 The Hillside B.oard of Education has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopt- Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 96,-5 67 7,610 7,5 98 ed by the State Board of Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available in the office Total State Projects 3,167,783 3,215,968 3,234,-145 of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary located at 195 Virginia Street, Hillside, New Jersey. Federal Projects: This budget is being presented prior to County Superintendent approval and is based on current-year state aid pending the Gov- Title I 2n-XXX-XXX-XXX 316,852 237,85"! 236,269 ernor's Budget Message and final release of 2006-07 state aid. The budget will be revised at the public hearing, if necessary', foW I.D.E.A. Part 3 (Handicapped) 2iJ-XXX-XXX-XXX 367,9-14 755,496 782,091 lowing'release of final state aid. Vocational Education 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 13,726 Other Special Projects 2D-XXX-XXX-XXX 537,470 341,371 532,570 Kenneth R. Weinhelmer Total Federal Projects 1,722,266 1,348,447 1,550,930 Business Administrator/Board Secretary TGTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 4,982,225 4,600,415 4,823,683 Hillside Board of Education Total Expenditures/Appropriations 40,644,750 47,190,939 '17, 763,262 Hillside, New Jersey 07205 DEDUCT APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE FUNDS DUE TO TRANSFERS; ••••••'.•. UNION - HILLSIDE TUP Local Contribution - Transfer to Special Revenue 11-1KX-1D0-930 • Advertised Enrollments Capital Reserve - Transfer to V>ehz Service 12-000—500-933 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY October 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 15, 2006 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS NET OF TRANSFERS 40,64-1,750 •17,190,939 Actual Actual Estimated UNION - HILLSIDE TWP 2938 3027 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 3046 Advertised Recapitulation of Balances Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-Time 9 15 20 400 Pupils on Roll - Special Full-rime 375 306 General Fund Gen. Fund General Fund 11 17 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved! General Fund Private School Placements 21 32 General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance (Reserved) Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 1 61 Budget Category (Unreserved) ?,ccount Programs Reserve Acct. Lena.I Reserve Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 32 43 49 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Pupils Received 58 63 58 Pupils in State Facilities 10 6 6 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-3G-04 (Prior BudqJ. 398,351 11, 140 0 0 0 Apprap. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 1,671,671 41, 729 . 0 0 498,034 UNION - HILLSIDE TKP Est. Approp. Sal, 6-30-05 (Prior Budg} 2,021,613 11, 134 0 0 0 Advertised Revenues 1 Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 4,167,432 41, 812 0 0 30,970 Amount Budgeted during FT 05-05 -2,839,446 0 0 0 0 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Budget Category Add. 3al. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 Actual Revised Anticipated Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 1,111,663 84 0 0 0 GENERAL FUND Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans. 2,439,669 41, 896 0 0 30,970 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund 2,839,446 1,645,706 Anti. Excess GF Sal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 Revenues from Local Sources: Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) aftex- Transfer 2,439,669 41, 696 0 0 30,970 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 23,307,990 22,518,576 25,242,459 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 -1,614,736 0 0 -30,970 2,216,540 2,107,221 a Tuition 10-1300 2,046,450 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07 (est.) 624,933 396 0 0 0 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 629,477 267,000 364,000 41. 27,713,680 SUBTOTAL 25,983,917 25,002,116 UNION - HILLSIDE TWF Advertised Recapitulation o£ Balancei Revenues from State Sources: Core Curriculum Standards Aid 6,751,939 6,751,939 6,751,939 10-3111 General Fund1 Spec ial Revenue Supplemental Core Curriculum Standards Aid 10-3112 1,691,712 1,691,712 1,691,712 {Reserved) Debt Cap. P.eser ve Abbott-Bordered District Aid 1,924,200 10-311S Totals . Transportation Aid 10-3120 329,576 329,576 Budget Category 329,576 (7) (8) (10) Special Education Aid 10-3130 1,943,669 1,943,669 1,943,669 (U (9) Bilingual Education 10-3140 145,820 145,820 145,820 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budcj) 0 0 0 409,491 Consolidated Aid 10-3195 366,355 366,355 366,355 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) Q 0 C 2,211,63-1 Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 426,722 426,722 426,722 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Eudg) 0 0 0 2,032,747 Other State Aids-Out of Cap 10-3XXX 1,749,273 622,91B Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 0 0 0 4,240,214 SUBTOTAL 12,278,711 13,405,066 13,579,993 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 0 t) 0 -2,839,446 Add. Bal. to be Approp dur-ing FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Revenues from Federal Sources: Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 0 1,111,767 Medicaid Reimbursement 5,964 Approp. Bal. 6-30-0G (est.) before Trans. 0 0 0 2,512,535 SUBTOTAL 5,964 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY Q5-O6 0 0 0 0 1,343,896 Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) after Transfer 0 0 0 2,512,535 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -2,606,067 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 0 0 -1,645,706 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 42,590,524 42,939,379 35,662,525 Appropriation Balances P/30/07(est.) 0 0 666,629 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 0 Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 92,176 36,000 38,500 UHION - HILLSIDE TWF Revenues front State Sources: Advertised Per Pupil (3O3t CalcilationIS Early Childhood Program Aid - Pr Year Carryover 36,540 20-3211 2006 - 2007 Early Childhood Program Aid 20-3211 1,548,455 1,671,214 1,671,214 Demonstrably Effective Program Aid 20-3212 1,295,646 1,323,795 1,323,795 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 2006-2007 Other Restricted Entitlements ' 20-32XX 220,959 323,682 202,896 Actua1 Acttlal Original Revised Proposed TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 3,215,968 3,167,7B3 3,234,445 Budget Budget Budget Pet Pupil Cost Calculations: (3) (41 (5) Revenues from Federal Sources: 11) I:2) Title I 20-4411-4416 316,852 237,854 236,269 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost B215 9293 9675 104 58 10604 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 - 867,944 755,496 7B2.091 Total Classroom Instruction 4765 5406 5714 6138 6348 Vocational Education 20-4430 13,726 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 4515 507 3 54 69 5620 61''6 Other . -20-4XXX 537,470 341,371 532,578 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 249 315 218 4 9 9 1 -19 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 1,722,266 1,550,938 1,348,447 Ciassroorr.-Purchased Services and Other 21 IB 28 19 23 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 4,982,225 4,600,415 4,823,883 Total Support Services 1042 1145 1221 1259 1306 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 40,644,750 47,190,939 47,763,262 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 933 9B7 1024 1043 1112 Total Administrative Costs • 1178 1385 1396 1551 1425 ONION - HILLSIDE TWP Administration-Salaries and Benefits 910 992 1065 1181 1166 Advertised Appropriations Total Operations and Maintenance c£ Plant 9SS 1174 1375 1328 1355 Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary s en. 660 785 (83 869 882 2004-05 Budget Category 2005-06 2006-07 Total Food Services Costs 62 41 7 7 7 Expenditures Rev. Approp. Appropriations Total Extracurricular Costs 113 123 141 155 144 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Total Equipment Costs 34 63 27 53 11,073,794 12,653,530 12,783,932 Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 22.9 23.6 25.0 23.3 23.6 Special Education:- Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 1,879,682 1,975,268 2,180,322 Bilingual Education - Instruction . 11-240-100-XXX 155,960 213,656 218,605 School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities-Instruct 11-4G1-100-XXX 61,950 74,415 95,237 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as wsll as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost ca.lcnlatio.iy School Sponsored Athletics -^Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 298,572 378,885 315,243 are contained in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education!Jus Internet address: Community Services Programs/Operations 11-B00-330-XXX 7,598 13,500 11,960 http://www.state,nj.us/ education under Finance, when available. 'This publication is available in the bofird office Undistributed Expenditures: and public libraries- The same calculations were performed using the 2005-06 revised appropriations and 2006-07 : 100=XXX 5,468,460 • 6,035,707 5,875,132 Instruction 11-000- budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Coniparati\*e Per Pupil Cost is defined ds currant 211-XXX 20,763 33,687 Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000- 33,B35 expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against thu school district. 213-XXX Hoalth Services 11-000- 460,680 509,888 554,649 For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aid:.;. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, •216,217 Other Supp Serv - stds - Related £ Extraordinary 11-000- 539,981 522,782 577,511 each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil coat, 218-XXX Othex Support Services - Students ~ Regular 11-000- 447,360 599,297 600,612 although all components are not shown. Ofcher Support Services - Students - Special 11-000- 219-XXX 686,777 703,777 726,463 Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000- 221-XXX 109,365 129,369 79,918 Annual school District Budget Statement Supporting Documentation Educatibnal Media Services - School Library 11-000- 222-XXX 317,262 333,963 325,709 UNION - HILLSIDE TWP Instructional staff Training Services 11-000- 223-XXX 34,431 163,556 181,744 230-XXX Support Services - General Administration 11-000- 877,576 1,078,185 846,781 4A. Advertised Capital Outlay Projects support Services - School Administration 11-000-•240-XXX 2,126,599 2,448,204 2,267,793 Central Svcs fi Admin Info Technology 11-000- 25X-XXX 1,051,825 915,897 913,584 Describe below/ by project number, the appropriations for budgeted Capital Outlay Projects including Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-•26X-XXX 3,475,972 3,894,334 3,975,188 those items related to tne Uistrictr-s Long Range .Facilities Flan. Include only construction, Student Transportation Services 11-000-•210-XXX 1,191,451 1,335,872 1,392,214 remodeling, renovations, installation of service systems, land and improvements, and the purchase Perspnal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-•XXX-2XX 4,927,974 5,327,653 S,813,102 of buildinas-. itIf thethe projectt iISs eligibleiiyioiee forotr ad grantyranu, enteSHLKEt aann •LiX-'•L./.-Jj i ni column co_n_ 4. Food Services - . 11-000- 310-XXX 137,698 25,000 25,000 Do not includjde equipmenti . IncludIlde all projectjt s budgetebddd on thh e transfef r lines to capital pr-oj^cta funrj Total Undistributed Expenditures 21,874,174 24,057,319 24,189,087 (8326 and 6335335}) . " TIff th( thie nrnior projecft isis a a rsauesrequestt ttoo e-xcee e-xceedd a ann existin existinag refereferendur m (Under N.J.A.c. 6A; TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 35,353,730 39,366,573 39,754,441 26-4.4 (aj3),, enter an f.iXO in column 5 and enter the funding source for the request in column 6, Complete a d

'Carnival!' spells fun at the Paper Mill Playhouse By Bea Smith ful film, "Lili," with Leslie Caron in Berthalet, an embittered puppeteer, a puppet designer Jesse Mboney-Bul- cutting a woman in half, the heavy spells fun. And that, it seems, is what Staff Writer the title role, starred Anna Marie former dancer who had an accident lock and Frank Maugen, associate drama appeared to be softened by the the Paper Mill is offering through Carnivals are destined to be enter- Alberghetti on Broadway, and in a that turned him into a crippled, disil- artistic director of the Redmoon The- fact that everyone loves a circus. It April 9. taining, worldwide, for young and old 1963 revival at the Paper Mill, the lusioned performer, portrayed with ater in Chicago. does end well, by the way, particular- Staff Writer Bea Smith can he alike. Thus, "Carnival!," the exciting, role of Lili was played by a teenage unabashed fury by Charlie Pollock. The principal players in this dark, ly, with the Paper Mill's version of an reached at djablon.iki(a\tliefocal- comic-tragic revival of the 1961 Liza Minnelli. Here, Elena Shaddow, Lili's true friends become Paul's shadowy play, which occasionally entertaining carnival. "Carnival!" souree.com. Broadway musical, currently at the a versatile young actress with a mar- puppets, a tumultuous variety of char- brightens the stage with its magnifi- Paper Mill Playhouse in Millbum, is velous singing voice and fine acting acters, who become small and/or life- cent circus antics, and who have won- nothing but entertaining — on a huge talent, does justice to the young size large: Carrot Top, a young man, derful singing voices, include Eric scale. orphaned girl, who joins a woe-be- who attempts to be helpful; Renardo, Michael Gillett as Jacquot; Nick With music and lyrics by Bob gotten European traveling carnival in an amorous fox, and his jealous lover, Wyman, a former Summit resident, as Merrill, and a book by Michael Stew- a small town in France. Befriended by Marguerite, and the sensitive, the gruff, punitive owner of the carni- art, the original production was Marco, the Magnificent, deliriously beloved, walrus, who sounds like the val, B. F. Schlegel; Jennifer Allen, directed and choreographed by Gower played by Paul Schoeffler, to whom Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of enticingly seen as Rosalie, and Champion and produced on the stage she is attracted — as are all the Oz," and who practically steals the Alexandra Cassens, Julia Sann, Kris- by David Merrick. women in the carnival — she show right from under his fellow thes- sy Richmond and Nikka Graff Lan- "Carnival!," based on the delight- becomes acquainted with Paul pians. Much credit must be given to zarone and Sarah Kin Johnson. The musical numbers, particularly the memorable "Love Makes the World Go 'Round," enhance the entire production. There are some really entrancing tunes, such as "Direct from Vienna," "I've Got a Reason," "Mina," "Fairyland" and "Carnival Ballet." Conspicuously absent, however, is the lead song made famous in the 1 film, "Lili," called "Hi Lili." It - V . /-r.^:. seemed even some of the members of the audience at last Sunday's matinee, who adored the film, were disappoint- ed that the song was not in the show, & but hummed the tune all the way out •/£>* of the theater. ^ As a whole, however, Erica Schmidt directed the show with feel- ing and love, allowing the actors to move about at their own pace and do their own dramatic and acting and singing as they saw fit. Tom Helm, music director, was equally appropri- ate. With circus people doing their own thing, racing up and down the aisles to the delight of the audience, Nick Wyrnan as Schlagel in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of 'Carnival!,' now in per- enchanting the audience with their Aerialist Mam Smith soars high above the big top in the formance through April 9. high wire tricks and magic, including Paper Mill Playhouse production of 'Carnival!'

Eric Michael Gillett as Jacquot in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of 'Carnival!.' now in performance through April 9. Directed by Erica Schmidt with choeography by Peter Pucci, the cast features Jennifer Allen, Charles Pollock, Paul Schoeffler, Nick Wyman and Elena Paul Schoeffler as Marco and Jennifer Allen as Rosalie in the Paper Mill Playhouse pro- Shaddow as Lili. duction of 'Carnival!.' Glass and Roumain find 'Alternative Routes' in music By Paul Greulich Alternate Routes, oversees the project. or admit they did not know enough His playing was fast, bold and This Alternative Routes perform- Staff Writer Paid Greulich can be Staff Writer Roumain took the stage first before about hip-hop to judge whether or not energetic. His transitions were often ance demonstrated the merits of con- reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 117, or Two renowned composers, Philip the well-stocked orchestra and bal- he had accomplished his objective, not transitional at all but direct jumps temporary classical music, as well as online at djablonski@thelocal~ Glass and Daniel Bernard Roumain, cony seats. Before beginning to play and then applaud out of ignorant into a new stage of the piece. Many of some of its loopholes. sonrce.com. performed in the Alternative Routes his selection of etudes, Roumain respect. his melodies sounded like they would program on Saturday night at the New explained that he endeavored to use Should he continue to preface his which work just as well on electric Jersey Performing Arts Center. classical piano to tell the story of hip- music with the announcement that it is guitar. Others sounded like they might Since its inception at the inaugural hop. Any audience members who about a culturally related, sometimes work better on guitar. season in 1997, one of the critical found themselves eagerly wondering controversial genre which few people Most memorable was the only components of Alternative Routes has how he would achieve this might have are comfortable admitting they are original piece he performed on violin, been to create unique collaborations still been wondering when the per- ignorant of, Roumain may be facing a a lively tune punctuated by grunts and and cross-cultural programming. formance was over. Thus, they were bottomless well of success, or at least stamping feet which also made it Baraka Sele, the producer/curator of left with the choice to either applaud half-hearted respect. entertaining to watch. Glass spoke less than Roumain. He played seven etudes composed during the '90s, each of which represented a different approach to playing the piano. Only a brief pause signalled the end of one piece and the beginning of another. The nuanced, hypnotizing quality for which many of his albums and film scores are noted was every bit as present and effective in the live solo environment. Glass's performance culminated when Roumain joined him to perform a duet of the Metamorphosis 2, a piece which Glass said has been used in dif- ferent variations in a number of films, most recently "The Hours." Both per- formed this very emotional piece capably. The two performers of dis- parate ages and backgrounds appeared comfortable and respectful of each other while onstage together. The pair then performed one of Roumain's earlier-heard etudes on piano. With an alternately bored and amused looking Glass playing his own rumbling interpretation of the left

hand, Roumain's piece took on the „ ^ 1 JU. sound of someone whistling a spirited Renowned composer Daniel Bernard Roumain plays the Pianist Philip Glass enthralls the audience Saturday night at the New Jersey Performing rune while somehow oblivious to an violin on stage alongside fellow composer Philip Glass on Arts Center when he performs several of his etudes composed during the '90s, each of earthquake which is brewing behind piano. Although differing in style, the two presented the which represented a different approach to playing the piano. them. audience with a marked contrast in musical vision. PAGE 14 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23. 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS

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Union County College art exhibit explores 'The Power of Faith' From Friday through April 27, of Shah's works are spiritual and often Big Bird and Spider-Man, because ious political, religious, social or cul- from C.N. College of Fine Arts in and Amelia Peabody Memorial Award Union County College will be host to question the elusive nature of faith, in they both symbolize hope and justice. tural issues created by globalization." Ahemedabad, India. She has partici- from the National Association of an exhibition of works by artist, Ela a universal way rather than specific in In some works, she pairs women with In her work, "Watch Out America," a pated in selected solo shows, two-per- Women Artists, N.Y. Shah. Titled, "The Power of Faith," nature. Indian goddesses who can perform postal van brings good and bad news, son shows and group exhibitions, such The exhibit will debut on Friday this exhibition will be comprised of The wall works and hanging many impossible tasks. It is these god- which is a comparison to issues sur- as "Fatal Desire" at the Queens Muse- with a grand re-opening reception works on paper, mobiles and wall mobiles in this exhibition depict how desses who reflect faith in oneself, rounding immigration. In other works, um of Arts, Queens, N.Y., in 2005. Her from 6 to S p.m. in the Tomasulo works from wood. This exhibition will women keep their faith. As described humankind and divine power for leaning towers reflect chaos, anxiety work has been shown in New Jersey, Gallery of the Kenneth MacKay mark the grand re-opening of the by Shah, the works, "...depict her Shah. and disorientation in the post modern New York, Connecticut, Massachu- Library on the campus of Union Tomasulo Gallery in the newly reno- hopes, fears, pains, confusion and In her works, Shah includes a mul- world. And in her wall work, "At the setts and India. She has also received County College, 1033 Springfield vated Kenneth MacKay Library, locat- plight in modern America, including titude of symbols, including ladders, Click of a Mouse," she has a structure various awards through the years, Ave., Cranford. Attended gallery ed on the College's Cranford campus the struggle to balance their family life puzzles, and collapsing towers. And of faith emerge from the computer for from organizations such as the New hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays at 1033 Springfield Avenue. and career goals." Shall sometimes occasionally, a snake appears. pilgrimage. Jersey State Council on the Arts, through Thursdays and on Saturdays. "The Power of Faith" is an exhibi- incorporates Indian gods and goddess- She also explained that her works, Shah has a master's degree in fine Dodge Foundation, Aljira National Evening hours are from 6 To 9 p.m. on tion dealing with the issues of faith es into her works and pairs them with "...have layers of personal as well as arts;from Montclair State University Solo Exhibition Award, NJ Innovative Tuesdays through Thursdays. For and is about search and survival. Most American pop culture icons such as societal meaning and they address var- and a bachelor's degree in fine arts Printmaking and the Medal of Honor more information, call 908-709-7155.

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Admission is 3109, Union 07083. Faxes may be and illustration. For information call 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. Monday of each month at Cozy Corner TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL free. Call 908-753-4500 for details. 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or Creations quilt shop, Park Avenue, sent to 908-686-6681. THE SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL STORY TIME will be offered at Barnes visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. Scotch Plains. and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM on Morris FOLK DANCERS group has begun a KNITTING GROUP meets every Mon- THEATER new season with sessions on Fridays Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., ART SHOWS Avenue in Union has scheduled its day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters are "FULL BLOOM," by Suzanne Brad, at 8 p.m. at the Connection, Morris and the Kids' Writing Workshop, Satur- THE DONALD B. PALMER MUSEUM popular Lunch and Learn series, which encouraged to bring a favorite project beer; artistic director/director: Laura Avenue at Maple Street, in Summit. days at 10 a.m. For information, call at the Springfield Public Library, 66 is free to members of the public who to the Springfield Barnes & Noble Cafe. Ekstrand, as performed by Dream Beginners are welcome, no partners 973-376-8544. Mountain Ave., Springfield, plans the are invited to bring their lunch and For more information, call 973-376- catcher Repertory Theatre, has issty are needed. All sessions begin at 8 r following exhibits: learn. Lunch and Learn takes place on 6581. an audition notice for Tuesday fr v p.m.; newcomers may arrive at 7:30 • Louis Winarsky, through March a Tuesday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Space HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award- Music 7:30 to 10 p.m. by appointment ci i •. is limited, so call 908-527-0400 for a p.m. for extra help. Admission is $2 for winning women's chorus singing four- Call 973-378-7754, ext. 2228, or e-mail 30. THE PEACEMAKERS salute peace reservation. the evening. Call 973-467-8278 for part a cappella harmony in barbershop [email protected] for an For information on these exhibits leaders from around the world with a Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris information and a flier listing the sea- style, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 appointment. The role is Jesse and other programs at the Donald B. concert on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the son schedule. p.m. at the New Jersey Youth Sympho- Williams: Just moved to New York from Palmer Museum, call 973-376-4930. Ave., Union, chronicles more than 200 Wilkins Theatre on the campus of years of New Jersey and U.S. history. ny Music Center, 570 Central Ave., Minnesota. Sweet, athletic, articulate BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA- Kean University in Union. Tickets are NANCY ORI is featured at a perma- The museum is open to the public New Providence. Open to residents of boy, sense of humor. African-Ameri- BETH. Pick your choice of social danc- $15; $12 for alumni, faculty, staff and can; 16. The Baird Center, 5 Mead St., nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public Wednesdays through Saturdays, from ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, both Essex and Union counties. To seniors; $10 for students and children. Library, 290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, from learn more about Sweet Adelines, South Orange. Rehearsals are April 3- $10 per person, at the Bayway Polish For tickets and information, call 908- 27. The show runs from April 28 to May Heights. For information, call 908-464- 737-7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- 9333. 14, weekends only. The type of per- atre.com. formers are non-equity male actors. "SIMPLY ART," works by Lydia R. 9 JOIN MATTHEW HARPER for an Sides from the play will be provided. Watson, will be presented at the Chil- 'Love Makes the World Go 'Round evening of chamber music by today's Bring a picture and resume. dren's Specialized Hospital, 150 New leading New Jersey area composers at Providence Road, Mountainside, now "Ars Vitalis, The New Jersey New through March 31 in the PT Wing. Art Music Forum," on April 26 at the can be viewed daily using the Ambu- Wilkins Theatre on the campus of lance entrance. The event is free. For Kean University in Union. A pre-con- THE BACK PORCH in Rahway will- additional information, call 908-233- cert panel discussion will take place at present Open Mic Night every Thurs- 3720, ext. 5379. 7:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 8 p.m. day night, and live bands perforrr: oh "IMAGES OF CHILDREN," works by Admission is free. For information, call Friday and Saturday nights. Jennifer Foglia, will be presented at the 908-737-7469, or log on to www.wilkin- Happy Hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays Children's Specialized Hospital, 150 stheatre.com. to Fridays, with $1 drafts and $3 Lone New Providence Road, Mountainside, Island iced teas. Mondays are Mexican now through Saturday in the east wing. Mondays with $2 shot specials, $2 Art can be viewed daily using the RADIO Coronas, $2 margarrtas and $1 tacoe. Ambulance entrance. The event is Wednesdays are Ladies Nights 3 "id free. For additional information, call TRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION karaoke. 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. will meet at 8 p.m. the first and third The Back Porch is located at 1505 "LENTICULAR IMAGING," works by Mondays of the month at the Willow Main St., Rahway. For information, call Grove Presbyterian Church on Old Joel Katz, will be presented at the Chil- 732-381-6455. Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For dren's Specialized Hospital, 150 New CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar- information, call 908-241-5758. Providence Road, Mountainside, now wood, presents a series of jazz, blues through March 31 in the center hall- and comedy concerts, as well as foot- way. Art can be viewed daily using the ball-themed nights. Ambulance entrance. The event is SCRIPTS Every Sunday: Live comedy, funk free. For additional information, call PREMIERE STAGES, the new Actors' and poetry; Live at Instant Coffee, 8 908-233-3720, ext. 5379. Equity Association theater program at p.m. ! Kean University, is currently accepting Every Monday: Open Mic Night, play submissions for the Premiere Happy Hour all night. BOOKS Stages Play Festival from professional Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam; all pints, BARNES & NOBLE, 240 Route 22 playwrights born or currently residing in $2. West, Springfield, will have the follow- New Jersey, as well as in the sur- Every Wednesday: Karaoke Night; ing events: rounding areas of New York, Connecti- Miller Lite and MGD, $2 all night: • today at 4:30 p.m., reading/sign- cut and Pennsylvania. There is no fee Every Thursday: Fiesta NightiiCoro- ing, story time: Saily Lloyd-Jones, required to submit a play to the Pre- na, Cuervo and margaritas, $2 all "Time To Say Goodnight." Well-known Elena Shaddow as Lili with her puppet friends in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of miere Stages Play Festival. To request night. children's book author Sally Lloyd- 'Carnival!,' now in performance through April 9. Directed by Erica Schmidt with choreog- entry guidelines, send a self- For information, call 908-232-5666 Jones will present a special raphy by Peter Pucci, the cast features Jennifer Allen, Eric Michael Gillett, Charles Pol- addressed, stamped envelope to Laura or visit www.xxroads.com. ; MOLLY MAGUIRE'S IRISH PUB in reading/signing of her latest beautifully lock, Paul Schoeffler and Nick Wyman. Kelly, producing assistant, Premiere illustrated sleepytime story. Children Stages is at Kean University, 1000 Clark will present entertainment in the ages 3-7 are especially invited for this Morris Ave., Union 07083. coming weeks. Molly Maguire's is Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, located at 1085 Centra! Ave., Clark. special treat. Hickory Tree and its quartets, women noon to 4 p.m., April through Decem- call 908-355-3131. For information, call 732-388-6511. • Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., book ber. For more information about and teen-aged girls who sing are urged group: "Discover Great New Writers," . SINGLES SECOND SATURDAYS COFFEE- 1 upcoming Liberty Hall events or for "TEA DANCE: A DANCE EXTRAVA- to visit the Web site, hickorytreecho- HOUSE will take place the second "Love WalkeeHn. ' Marisa de Los San- CATHOLICS WHO HAPPEN TO BE reservations, call 908-527-0400. GANZA" is not your grandmother's rus.org., send a message by e-mail to Saturday of each month at 8 pim. in tos' tribute to classic film and true SINGLE CLUB is sponsoring its 10th tea. Kean University notes this even is [email protected]., or call the Fellowship Hall of the Summit Uni- romance, "Love Walked In," tells the annual Caribbean Cruise out of NYC for mature audiences. "Tea Dance" 973-966-6815. tarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave.,:Sum- story of two women and the unexpect- on Carnival's Legend. The cruise sails CONCERTS takes place on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. mit. Featured will be an "open mic" ed ways in which their lives are June 13-21. All singles are welcome Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, faculty, forum of music, poetry, comedy and changed by chance. Join to discuss CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will including family and friends of Catholic staff and seniors; $15 for students. For INTERNET performance art. Refreshments are this modern day fairy tale that is a cap- feature the following: Singles. Call Leonora at 973-743-6100 tickets and information, call 908-737- served. Admission is $4. Talent is tivating love story that pays homage to Every Monday, Open Mic Night. THE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 South or e-mail at [email protected] 7469, or log on to www.wilkinsthe- sought for future dates. •, some of our favorite films. for more information. Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. atre.com. Ave., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/ For information, call 908-412-1855 THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK SUBURBAN SINGLES GROUP NJ Every Wednesday, karaoke night. Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m. or send a message by e-mail to GROUP will meet at Barnes and forming, inviting single women in their The Crossroads is located at 78 BALLET MESTIZO ... THE BEST OF Join the group for a cup of gourmet cof- [email protected]. : Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, ..Clark. For 30s and 40s or thereabouts looking to North Ave., Garwood. For information, COLOMBIA will be presented on April fee and a wide variety of organic foods VAN GOGH'S EAR, 1017 Stuyvesant information, call 732-574-1818. laugh, have fun and enjoy new friend- call Lee at 908-232-5666, or visit the 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilkins Theatre and participate in an original poetry Ave., Union, will present a series pf THE "LORD OF THE RINGS" READ- ships. If you're interested, e-mail at Web site, www.xxroads.com. on the campus of Kean University in reading, a stand-up comedy routine or musical events. Tuesdays arje ING GROUP meets the first Wednes- COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE Union. Tickets are $25: $20 for alumni, a musical number. There's no cover [email protected]. day of the month at Barnes and Noble, "Acoustic Tuesday," some of which fea- CONCERT SERIES of Westfield has faculty, staff and seniors; $15 for stu- charge, and patrons can come in, INTERFAiTH SINGLES, for single 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa- ture open mic from 8 to 9 p.m. for folk resumed. All shows start at 8 p.m. and dents. For tickets and information, call make new friends, surf the Web or play adults older than 45 years old, will tion, call 732-574-1818. singers, poets and comedians, followejd the doors always open at 7:30 p.m. 908-737-7469. . a game of Diablo2, NeverWinterNights, meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 KEAN UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OF by a featured folk performer. Open mib Admission is $15 and will benefit the WarCraft or Counter-Strike. To ask a.m. for discussion and continental UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The LUNA LOUNGE hosts "Tasty. 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At left is 'Grandma's House,' by Deborah Hamon, a digital C-print with painted figures added. The artist hails from California. At right is 'Swell,' by Robert Cannon, a sculpture composed of ferro-cement, earth, and plants. Cannon calls nearby Princeton home. 20th International Juried Show presented at Visual Arts Center The 20th International Juried was Patterson Sims, the director of down to a little more than 100 pieces, Drew Maillard, who painted "The hashi, Robert Cannon, Charlee Swan- International Juried Show, and Show is being presented at the Visual the Montclair Art Museum in Mont- representing the best of the entries Man, The Myth, The Lunchbox" in son, Howard Oransky, Hollie Heller, docents are also available to iead Arts Center of New Jersey now clair. Sims was formerly with the and at the same time maintaining the ink and watercolor and won the Corey Escoto and Robert Mahoney. tours of the exhibition. For more through March 29, 2006. The show, Museum of Modern Art and the Whit- diversity of work that the Internation- Watercolor Award. The Jurgen The award winners hail from as near- information on the show, contact produced annually by the Visual Arts ney Museum of American Art, both in al Juried Show has come to represent. Thieck Memorial Photography Award by as South Orange to as far away as Exhibitions Coordinator Mari D'A- Center, which is located at 68 Elm St. New York. New Jersey artists are once again well went to Deborah Hamon, who sub- Novato, Calif., with some winners lessandro at 908-273-9121. For infor? in downtown Summit, is comprised of The Visual Arts Center received represented in the show. mitted a digital C-print titled "Grand- coming from Minnesota, Michigan, mation about the Visual Arts Center eligible work from around the globe more than 1,000 slides and applica- The award winners at this year's ma's House." Merit Awards went to Missouri and Indiana. of New Jersey, contact Jackie Park and the exhibit showcases artists who tions from artists who wished to be show include Greg Biermann with his Lourdes Delgado, J.G. Zimmerman A Family Gallery Guide, suitable Albaum, communications coordinaj- work in all media. included in the show. Sims had the video presentation, "Hackensack and "Kim Beckmann. Honorable Men- for school groups or individuals, has tor, at 908-273-9121x30 or visit The juror for this year's exhibition difficult task of winnowing these Motet," which won Best in Show, and tions went to Jennifer Lewis Taka- been prepared to accompany the online at www.artcenternj.org. March faculty show under way at Visual Arts Center in Summit The March Faculty Show is now with galleries in New York and New in-Residence at the Newark Muse- California. In 1990, Ori established film. Photography offers the magic The March Faculty Show at tile up at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and is currently in a single um. She has exhibited extensively the NJ Heritage Workshops, held that is at the beginning of the cre- Visual Arts Center can be viewed Jersey, located at 68 Elm St. in Sum- show at Chubb Group in Warren. throughout New Jersey and is repre- annually in Cape May for photogra- ative process..." during regular hours: Monday to mit. The monthly exhibit of recent Gerry has a master's degree in draw- sented in the corporate collections of phers and other artists, and her work Ellsworth Ausby is a recent addi- Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; works by the faculty at the Arts Cen- ing and prmtmakirig. John Wiley & Sons, Johnson & John- has been widely published and tion to the faculty at the Visual Arts Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and ter can be viewed on the first and Jessica Lenard's work is included son and Cooper Industries. Kit uses exhibited in museums and galleries Center. He hails from Brooklyn and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to second floor galleries. The show runs in eight museum collections and in •watercolor, oil, acrylic paints and throughout the United States and has been an instructor at the School 4 p.m. The Visual Arts Center of NJ is until March 31. many private collections throughout monotype printing to describe the Europe. "I am a lover of light and all of Visual Arts in New York where he the largest of the state's regional art Featured this month are Gerry the country. She was most recently forms and patterns of the underwater that it has to do with any form of art. has taught painting for the last 25 centers devoted exclusively to con- Heydt, Jessica Lenard, Kit Sailer, chosen for the Rutgers Center for world. After more than 30 years of photo- years. His work has been exhibited in temporary art through studio classes, Nancy J. Ori and Ellsworth Ausby. Innovative Printmaking Grant. Nancy J. Ori is respected interna- graphing and almost that many years major museums around the world workshops, special programs and Gerry Heydt has taught classes and Kit Sailer earned her bachelor's tionally as a corporate photographer of teaching, one gets to know and and he is the 2004 recipient of an exhibitions. It is partially funded by workshops at the Arts Center in out- degree from Syracuse University and and video producer. She teaches pho- enjoy the craft and the key elements MTA Arts for Transit Commission to the NJ State Council on the Arts and door landscape painting, oil painting, has received a NJ State Council on tography both here and abroad and of composition, light, and, of course, produce eight large faceted glass is wheelchair accessible. For moite and life drawing. She is affiliated the Arts Fellowship and was Artist- has been affiliated for many years some technical information and con- windows at the Marcy Avenue Sta- information, call 908-273-9121 or with the Ansel Adams Workshop in trols to get what you want on the tion on the J/M/Z line. visit online at www.artcenternj.org. DON'T REPLACE YOUR OLD BATHTUB. REGLAZE1TI $' We also do Sinks, Tile, Tub Surrounds NOW IS THE MOMENT TO & Color Travel Charge /', May Apply

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County freeholder board has been fiscally s — the state spent more than it Staff Writer issues such as health, education, transportation "As Democrats, we work and show people responsible," Republican Chairman Phil Morin should have and then borrowed to It's official. The county's two largest parties and recreation which matter greatly to our con- how we're making the future brighter for every- said in a prepared statement, also highlighting ;ushion the bill. About the question have chosen their candidates for the upcoming stituents," Democratic Chairman Charlotte one," DeFilippo said in the statement. high overtime costs, patronage jobs and pension how some very entrenched bureau- election. DeFilippo said in a prepared statement. On the other side of the aisle, Union County padding as reasons for a change. crats are going to take to proposed On March 16, the Union County Democratic The committee also selected it congressional Republicans selected former Garwood Council- Republicans have not won a county-wide cuts — the answer is not very well. Committee issued a statement outlining its slate. slate which include incumbents Sen. Robert woman and three-time freeholder candidate election in 11 years. While Gov. Jon Corzine has On the county level, the committee nominat- Menendez, D-NJ, who was appointed to fill the Patricia Quatrocchi to make her third run at the The Union County GOP also selected state >een mulling over increases in ed Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella of office vacated by Jon Corzine when he was elected county office, as well as first-time challengers Senator Tom Kean Jr., R-Westfield, as the sales and cigarette taxes, the really Fanwood, and Freeholders Deborah Scanlon of governor; Rep. Donald Payne, D-10; Rep. Frank Mountainside Councilman Glenn Mortimer, and Republican candidate for the United State Senate interesting battle is the S2 billion Union and Chester Holmes of Rahway. Pallone, D-6; and challengers Linda Stender, a for- Diane Barabas, a past president of the Westfield and incumbent Rep. Mike Ferguson, R-7. iollar proposed cuts in the bureau- AH three are seeking their third term on the mer freeholder and current state assemblywoman Chamber of Commerce. Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908- ;racy. If our governor thinks past board. for the 7th district seat; and West New York Mayor "No matter what political party you belong to, 686-7700, ext. 119, or unioncountyb@thelocal- battles with Wall Street moguls, 01 "They have a strong record of fiscal manage- and State Assembly Speaker Albio Sires for the it's hard to argue that the all-Democrat Union source.com. the current tug of war with legisla- tive leader is tough, he hasn't seen anything yet The groups, who rep- resent a single interest, have the Deer go from luxury of ignoring the big picture Fhey won't go softly in the budge battle. field to foodbank By Lauren DeFilippo plaining their are deer on their proper- Left Staff Writer ty, as they do from residents saying By midday Tuesday, 38 deer had hunting the animals is wrong, he said. Out been removed from the Watchung The program is "very tightly regu- By Frank Capece Reservation, the midpoint of the coun- lated" Bernier said, noting that volun- ty's three-day annual population main- teer hunters must apply to participate. tenance program. They must be at least 21 years old, Maybe Corzine should call Twelve volunteer marksmen were speak and understand English, and Clark Councilman Frank Maz- assigned to specific locations through- possess both a valid hunting license zarella. A longtime member of the out the reservation to help curb the and a firearm purchasing license. Rahway Valley Sewerage Authori- deer population within the property. Additionally, volunteers selected ty, his group faces.'staggering In 1995, the county engaged in a cannot have been convicted of any increases caused in large part by state-approved deer management pro- firearms violations in any state, and the settlement of litigation from the gram designed to thin out the deer must have at least three years of expe- American Littoral Society aided by population. rience hunting deer with a shotgun. our own Department of Environ- The goal of that annual 30-day pro- Volunteers must also be able to mental Protection. With charges of gram was to reduce the population demonstrate expertise in marksman- excessive dumping into the Arthur from an estimated 180 deer per square ship at the county's firing rage at the Kill, a court ordered a $248 million mile to 20 deer per square mile. Houdaille Quarry in Springfield. renovation project. After all, how The Watchung Reservation borders The makeup of the volunteer could anybody be against any proj- the towns of Summit, Scotch Plains, group consists of 10 hunters from the ect which positively affects ou: Springfield, Mountainside and Berke- previous year, one hunter from any of environment ley Heights, " the program's previous years, and A call by Corzine to Mountain- That goal v/as realized in 1999, one one member who has never partici- side Contractor William laione year ahead of schedule, and prompted pated. would also be illustrative. Iaioile is the county to shift focus from reduc- That way, Bernier said, the pool of wrestling with the mind-numbing ing the deer population to maintaining volunteers is always, there,: Ho weverTi double talk that faces "co-permit- it. he did note that the county is not tees" attempting to get an environ- As a result, the type of hunting has exactly flooded with applications for mental permit from the "Bureau o: also changed. Now, female deer are the program. But some of the volun- non-point pollution control in the not particularly targeted. In the earli- teers have actually parlayed their Division of Water Quality" in the er incarnation of the program they experience and expertise into actual DEP. Question that group, and you had been singled out as a top priority businesses utilized by towns and will undoubtly be told, after all since fewer female deer meant fewer county's alike. how could anybody be againsi offspring, Union County Parks "The success of this program is clean water. Meanwhile the grow- Department Director of Planning and very much based on experience," ing cost of compliance gets passed Maintenance Daniel Bernier Bernier said. on to every single user. explained. Charlie Soffel of Bridgewater said An area of suggested reading is "The county is doing this because he started hunting as a 12-year-old the report last week by the State deer are not the only species," Bernier with the Summit Police Athletic Commission of Investigation on said. "A lot of plant and animal League. At that time, membership cost ,ocal School Administration. Aftei species make a balanced ecological only 10 cents a year, he said. all, aren't we really concerned community." "I don't shoot anything I don't eat," about doing something for the kids. Too many deer adversely impact he said, noting that a lot of times, It turns out that between 1997 and other sectors of the habitat, like plants hunters return from a day of sport with 2004, teacher's pay rose by 14 per- and shrubbery, he said. nothing to show for it. ent, an average of 2 percent a He also noted that police cracking Union County resident Steven rear. Meanwhile pay for adminis down on deer poaching also con- Matthews said that he got his start trators increased by a rate of 3 tributed to high spikes in the deer pop- hunting as a youngster in Virginia. percent. ulation. He recalled spending every sum- Corzine will experience the In the early days of the program, mer hunting and fishing. He said the report on New Jersey's Construc- Bernier said that the county and the county's program gives him the abili- tion Corp which spent in excess o: hunters had faced a lot of criticism ty to indulge his hobby without having $6 billion, in four years with virtu from animal rights activists and anti- to drive 500 miles to do it. ally nothing to show for the effort. hunting groups. That fervor seemed to After a decade of hunting within Photo By Scan Havey A report from the census bureau die down because people realize the the reservation's bounds, the program Bridgewater resident Charlie Soffel, front, and Steven Matthews of Union take a break fron revealed a slowdown and aging of purpose and role such a program has learned a lot about deer move- deer hunting on the Watchung Reservation on Tuesday. plays, he said. ment, and how to best hunt without the the state's population. One analysi Bernier said that a lot of paperwork The deer are then transported to a One hunter broke it down simply: deer picking up their scent. hunt, and stop after one kill, process revealed that our state spends $9.2 their game, load up their gear, and and scientific data collection is part of USDA-approved butcher and the veni- "Eighty percent of people like us, 10 According to Bernier, it is now part billion on education including $4.2 head home. the program. son is distributed through the Hillside- percent of people hate us and 10 per- of the application process to ask billion just on the 31 Abbott school The female deer have their repro- based Community FoodBank of New cent of people would invite us into hunters if they are willing to climb 20 In the program, hunters can shoot districts all mandated by the state up to a dozen deer a day. After each ductive tracts removed, and their Jersey. their homes to shoot a deer from their feet into a tree in order to hunt effec- Supreme Court. hunt, they all pitch in to bring the deer embryos counted. Bernier said that since 1995, the bedroom window." tively. The Corzine budget is now in to a central location, where they are The bucks have the beam diameter hunt has provided more than 125,000 , However, the same hunter also said Armed with their shotguns and a the hands of the Legislature. Lost processed,- and then loaded onto a of their antlers measured and record- meals to those in need. that if anyone proposed the killing of tree stand, the hunters head out for the in the process are the cost factors truck. ed. Staff Writer Lauren DeFilippo can all deer, he would be out there defend- first shift of hunting at approximately that we all pay for that are beyond The processing of the deer includes The age of the deer is estimated by be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. 119, ing animals. 5 a.m. the hands of our elected officials. also taking stock of their vital statis- counting its teeth and they are also or unwneountyb@thelocalsource. "Its physically demanding," If I disagree with the pace oi The county gets almost an equal tics fora state deer biologists. weighed. cleanup affecting Rahway Valley amount of calls from residents com- Bernier said. Typically hunters will Sewerage, I have no ability to vot< yes or no on the American Littora Society the DEP or the judge wht decides the case. Parks department considers sponsorships If disgusted with the permi By Lauren DeFilippo percent of his budget is made up of fixed costs. county for the right to house their ending investigated that option a few years ago. process in the Department of Envi- Staff Writer Running down a list, he said that rental proper- machines on county property, whether it be in a At least four companies do take on that type ronmental Protection, I have n< No new positions have been requested for ties, utility costs and horticulture supplies that park or other recreational facility. of work —- taking over courses, but allowing vote on Ed Frankel, section chie: 2006 in the Union County Parks Department. must be used each year, and $200,000 for horse Additionally, Sigmund said that the county them to remain open to the public, he said. the Bureau of non-point pollutio: During the Feb, 23 budget hearing for the feed, offer "very little leeway in terms of what was also investigating whether or not to allow He also noted that the county's courses are control. department, Director Charles Sigmund said, "I we spend. advertising at county park and recreational areas. popular because they offer a below-retail rate for If I disagree with the court- can't make the same promise for next year." "Heating costs are up 40 percent form last However, he said that state regulations may pro- their services. mandated direction of education, The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Depart- year," he said "We're doing the best we can not hibit their ability to do that. "I don't want to say that I'm against privati- have no vote up or.down or th< ment employs approximately 270 full-time to ask for more money." Some open space properties purchased by the zation, but there is more than just money to con- State Supreme Court. employees, and an estimated 250 seasonal When the 2006 executive budget was county were aided by the New Jersey Depart- sider," Freeholder Vice Chairman Bette Jane The nonelected officials wfo employees depending on the time of year, he said. released in January, a prepared statement said the ment of Environmental Protection's Green Acres Kowalski said. lave become very comfortable "I'd call myself rather cautious," Sigmund freeholders' fiscal committee will examine ways grant program. As a condition of receiving the Kowalski went on to mention bigger companies spending my money are not goinj said. "I care how we spend money." to enhance county revenues, including sponsor- grant funding, the county is required to adhere to hiring workers at "sub-standard wages" in order to to go silently in the night and giv ship and private partnerships. certain usage guidelines for the property. turn a larger profit, and the environmental impact of up their independence from th< County Manger George Devanney's 2006 "For me, the parks really are the public face Sigmund also pointed to the potential sale of a new company's choice of fertilizer could poten- voters. It may be Corzine's tough executive budget calls for approximately $24.5 of county government," Freeholder Daniel Sulli- some of the county's rental properties as a source tially impact hundreds of acres of county land. est battle after all. million for the Parks Department. Of that, more than half, $13.9 million, will go van said. of revenue, and the introduction of twilight golf "And, you4 lose management control," Sig- toward salaries, and an additional $375,000 will At the hearing, Sigmund said he had been in hours at the county's three golf courses. mund added. go toward overtime. The remaining $10.2 mil- contact with soft drink manufacturer Pepsi about The option to possibly privatize the county's Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686- An attorney, Frank Capece is lion is earmarked for other expenses. placing their vending machines on county property. golf courses was also discussed. 7700, ext. 119, or unioncountyb@thelocal- resident of Cranford. Sigmund told the fiscal committee that 85 In this instance, Pepsi would contract with the According to Sigmund, the county had source.com. PAGE 18 — THURSDAY/MARCH 23, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Survival skills Accused burglar to appear in court By Lauren DeFilippo of the April 12 court date but did not comment further about Staff Writer the case. Karen Golding, the 36-year-old West Orange According to the Prosecutor's Office, Cryan came woman who was arrested more than a month ago for to the office in 2005 to report harassing phone calls breaking into the car of Union County Undersheriff in which an individual would call and then hang up Joseph Cryan, also a state assemblyman representing without saying anything. Union, is set to appear in court again on April 12 in Golding's previous court date, a preliminary hear- Elizabeth. ing scheduled for March 16, was canceled after she According to published reports, detectives from applied for a pretrial intervention. the Union County Prosecutor's Office arrested Gold- O'Leary did say that the case is still being inves- ing, on Feb. 6 when they witnessed her attempting to tigated. break into Cryan's county-issued car while at the "There are multiple victims here," he said, declin- statehouse in Trenton. ing to identify the victims. Union County Assistant Prosecutor Robert Further complicating the matter of Golding's O'Leary said Golding, who was later bailed out by arrest is the fact she called Corzine to post her Gov. Jon Cofzine, is being charged with burglary and $5,000 bail. stalking. In a statement released March 8, Corzine said, "I If she is found guilty, Golding faces up to five reacted as a human being responding to someone in years in prison for the burglary charge, and 18 need. Ihave a friendly relationship with her family months for the stalking charge. and she worked on my campaign. However, in light of The court date is for a pre-disposition confer- my position as governor, I realize this was a mistake." ence, O'Leary said, during which the judge Golding worked on Corzine's 2000 campaign for assigned to the case will inquire on the status of the the United States Senate. case. Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908-686- Golding's attorney Chris PateJla confirmed the nature 7700, ext. 119, or TLC series looking for home buyers For the first time, TLC is cast- Moving Up as well. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION Support Services 20-212-200-XXX 274,143 389,973 298,222 j BUDGET Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 20-212-400-XXX 7,923 TOTAL DEMONSTRABLE EFFECTIVE PROGRAM AID 476,467 663,626 530,816 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE LEGAL VOTERS of the Township of Union, in the County of Union State of New Jersey, that Distance Learning Network Aid: a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 28TH at 7:00 p.m in the Library of Union High School, North Third Street, Support Services 20-213-200-XXX" 268,455 Union, New Jersey, at which time the proposed budget for the school year 2006-2007 to be placed on the ballot will be open for TOTAL DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORK AID 268,455 examination and discussion. Instructional Supplement Aid: Instruction 20-214-100-XXX 397,336 468,169 122,042 This budget is being presented based on current state aid pending the Governor's Budget Message and final release of 2006-07 TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENT AID 397,336 468,169 422,042 state aid. The budget will be revised, if necessary, following release of final state aid at the public hearing. Other State Projects: • UHIOH - UNION TWP Nonpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 32,625 33,508 33,508 Advertised Enrollments Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-xxx-xxx-xxx 117,374 132,041 111,906 Honpublic Handicapped services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 101,435 111,906 132,041 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY October 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 15, 2006 Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 37,211 38.B33 38,833 Actual Actual Estimated Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 20,850 64,552 21,360 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 10,417 Pupils on Roll JSegular Full-Ti,itie 6877 6920 6920 462,170 •; : Total State Projects : 1, .1, 512,635 1,290,506 Pupils on Roll' Regular Shared-Time IB 26 ..-' ' ' 26 Federal Projects: Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 997 959 ' 95S Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 523,343 •164,003 357,751 1 Pupils on Roll '- Special Shared-Tirae • •-- •" - •'- -24- 33 33 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped! 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,411,899 2, 022,619 1,493,381 Private School Placements 74 90 90 Vocational Education 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 30, 803 36,250 30,812 Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 1 1 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 761,576 717,362 640,622 Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 83 83 S3 Total Federal Projects 2, 727,621 3,240)234 2, 522,566 Pupils Received 7 6 7 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 4,197,268 4,795,458 3,813,072 Pupils in State Facilities 12 10 9 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS UNION - UNION TNP Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 3, 031,910 2, 939,059 2, 918,847 Advertised Revenues TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 3, 031,910 2, 939,059 2, 918,847 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 93, 537,407 103, 232,635 106, 219,950 Budget Category 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Actual Revised Anticipated DEDUCT APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE FUNDS DOE TO TRANSFERS: GENERAL FOND : Local Contribution - Transfer to Special Revenue 11-1XX-100-930 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund 10-303 6,336,139 4,918,203 Capital Reserve - Transfer to Debt Service 12-000-400-933 Budgeted Fund Balance - Capital Reserve Increase 10-303 873,573 Budg WD from Cap Res-Local Share less Excess Cst 10-307 1,000,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS NET OF TRANSFERS 93,537,-107 103,232,635 106,219,950 Budg W/D from Cap Res-Excess Cost s Oth Cap Pro} 10-309 935,000 Revenues from Local Sources: UNION - UNION TWP Local Tax Levy . • • .- ' 10-1210 59,025,119 63,712,897 69,325,324 Advertised Recapitulation of Balances Tuition ' 10-1300 159,735 - 121,323 120,386 Transportation Fees from Individuals 10-1410 6,376 25,604 26,541 General Fund Gen. Fund General Fund Interest Earned on Capital Reserve Funds 10-1XXX 60,983 25,000 40,000 (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) General Fund Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 709,586 770,25] 978,769 General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance (Reserved) SUBTOTAL . . 59,961,799 " 64,655,075 70,491,020 Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Legal Reserves U) (2) (3) H) (5) (6) Revenues from State Sources: Core Curriculum Standards Rid 10-3111 13,552,736 13,552,736 13,552,736 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-3Q-D4 (prior Budg) 4,908,174 2,426,841 0 0 0 Transportation Md 10-3120 1,246,989 1,246,989 1,246,9B9 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 4,438,180 2,707,997 0 0 9, 976, 961 Special Education Aid 10-3130 5/120,464 5,120,464 5,120,464 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg} 2,698,941 1,405,159 0 0 0 Bilingual Education 10-3140 287,112 287,112 287,112 Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 9,215,914 1,326,732 0 0 4,044, 630 Stabilization Aid 10-3171 446,901 446,901 446,901 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 6,336,139 -910,000 0 .0 0 Consolidated Aid • ' . • 10-3195 1,551,033 878,199 878,199 Add. Bal- to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 672,834 672,B34 Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY. 05-06 750,000 0 0 0 0 Other State Aids-Out of Cap 10-3XXX 1,323,920 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans* 3,629,775 418,732 0 0 4,0.14, 630 SUBTOTAL ; 23,529,155 22,205,235 22,205,235 Anti, Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) after Transfer 3,629,775 418,732 0 0 4, 044, 630 Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 1,366,669 Amount Budgeted in WY 06-07 1,747,146 -86,427 0 a -4, 044, 630 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd 2,817,275 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07 (est.] . 1,862,629 332,305 0 0 0 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 86,308,229 95,498,118 99,488,031 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS UNION - UNION TWP Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 7,477 42,589 Advertised Recapitulation of Balances

Revenues from State Sources: General Fund Special Revenue Deraonstrably Effect Prog Aid - Pr Year Carryover 20-3212 190,277 (Reserved) Debt Cap. Reserve Distance Learning. Network Aid - Pr Yr Carryover 20-3213 268,455 Budget Category Tuition Reserve Service Account Totals Instructional Supplement Aid - Pr Yr Carryover 20-3214 46,127 (1) •(7) (8) (9) 110) Demonstrably Effective Program Aid 20-3212 476, 4 67 473,349 473,349 Instructional Supplement Aid 20-3214 397, 336 422,042 422,042 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 0 0 0 7,335,015 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 319, 912 380,840 337,648 Approp- Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 0 290,222 0 17, 413,360 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 1, 462, 170 1,512,635 1,230,506 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg) 0 0 0 4,104,100 Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 0 454,Set 0 15, 044,140 Revenues from Federal Sources: : Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 0 -290,222 0 -7, 536,361 Title I 20-4411-4416 523, 343 464,003 357,751 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) ' 20-4420-4429 1,411, 899 2,022,619 1,493,381 Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 0 750,000 Vocational Education - 20-4430 30, 803 36,250 30,ei2 Approp. Bal. 5~30-06 {est.J before Trans. 0 • 164,642 0 6,257,779 Other - 20-4XXX 761, 576 717,362 640,622 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 2, 727, 621 3,240,234 2,522,566 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.] after Transfer 0 164,642 0 8,257,779 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 4, 197, 268 4,795,458 3,813,072 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 -164,642 0 -6, O'!2, 845 : DEBT SERVICE • . ; Appropriation Balances 6/30/07 (est.} 0 0 0 S,214,B34 Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 290,222 164,642 Transfers from Other Funds . 40-5200 236,117 UNION - UNION TWP Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations Revenues from Local sources: 2006. - 2007 local Tax levy 40-1210 2,708,718 2,389,737 2,495,105 TOTAL REVENUES PROM LOCAL SOURCES 2,708,718 2,389,737 2,495,105 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 2006-2001 Actual Actual Original Revised Proposed Revenues from State Sources: Budqet Budget Dudqet (3) (4) Debt Service Aid Type II 40-3160 251,717 259,100 259,100 Per pupil Cost Calculations: (1) (2! (5| TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 3,196,552 2,939,059 2,918,847 8773 9202 9993 10475 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd 1 -164,642 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 10036 5867 5571 C048 6066 6358 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 3,031,910 2,939, 059 2,918,847 Total Classroom Instruction 5625 5308 5764 5769 6021 TOTAL REVENUES/SOORCES 93,537,407 103,232,635 106,219,950 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits UNION - UNION TWP Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 235 253 279 289 273 9 Advertised Appropriations Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 7 6 9 64 Total Support Services 1141 1401 1564 1530 1537 1006 1235 1364 -~ Budget Category Account 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1390 1335 733 977 1085 Expenditures Rev. Approp. Appropriations Total Administrative Costs 1031 1085 784 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Administration-Salaries and Benefits 310 713 715 762 10B3 1271 Regular programs - Instruction 11-1XK-100-XXX 28,791,630 30,421,253 32,133,930 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 913 1121 1171 554 702 757 Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 5,642,473 6,115,480 6,275,578 Operations 6 Maintenance of Plant-Salary & Ben. 704 630 0 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 57B,515 680,242 730, D97 Total Food Services Costs 0 119 136 175 177 163 Bilingual Education - Instruction ' 11-2-S0-200-XXX 643,825 677,279 ' 699,873 Total Extracurricular Costs 82 Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction 11-3XX-100-XXX 29,067 38,978 28,586 Total Equipment Costs 26 24 •12 5-1 25.8 School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities-instruct 11-401-100-xxx 205,520 385,972 287,705 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 22.4 23.7 25.6 25.6 School Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 750,102 857,963 B44.17B Undistributed Expenditures: Instruction . U-OOD-IOO-XXX 8,286,096 9,473,490 9,360,618 The information presented in columns i through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000-211-XXX 268,975 259,536 234,986 are contained in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education's internet addroas: Health Services . ' 11-000-213-XXX 700,323 763,144 620,379 http://www.state.nj,us/ education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office Other Supp Serv - stds - Related s Extraordinary 11-000-216,217 1,778,807 2,025,286 2,0a0,064 and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2005-06 revised appropriations and 2006-07 Other Support Services - Students - Regular 11-000-21B-XXX 1,461,683 l,5B3,021 1,610,430 budgeted appropriations presented, in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined PO current Other Support Services - Students - Special 11-000-219-XXX 1,946,055 2,1ZO,43B 2,045,005 expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential casts, and judgments against the school district. Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000-221-XXX 1,661,564 1,617,558 1,890,043 For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of ratal Equipment Costt oach Educational Media Services - school Library 11-000-222-XXX 901,673 972,502 985,692 of the ether per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cent, although Instructional Staff Training Services . 11-000-223-XXX 71,167 104,627 112,000 all components are not shown. Support Services - General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 2,351,704 2,693,090 2,663,708 Support Services - School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 3,102,429 3,354,404 3,-142, 490 Annual School District Budget Statement Supporting Documentation Central svcs s Admin Info Technology 11-000-25X-XXX 1,262,813 1,337,B11 1,266,933 LMION - UNION TKP Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-0QO-26X-XXX 7,556,488 8,144,569 8,521,411 Student Transportation Services 11-O0O-270-XXX 4,140,645 5,511,346 5,638,011 4ft. Advertised Capital Outlay Projects Other Support Services . 11-0OO-29O-XXX 224 2,049 Describe below, by project number, the appropriations Cor budgeted Capital Outlay Projects, including Personal services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 12,471,528 14,300,511 15,013,000 those items related to the district's Long Range Facilities Plan. Include only construction, Total Undistributed Expenditures 47,962,174 54,463,382 55,929,770 remodeling, renovations, installation of service systems, land and improvements, and the purchase TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 64,593,306 93,640,549 96,929,717 of buildings. If the project is eligible for a grant, enter an 'X' in column 4. Dc not include equipment. Include all projects budgeted on the transfer lines to capital projects fund CAPITAL OUTLAY ,; (8326 "and 8335). If the project is a request to exceed an existing- referendum (Under N.J.A.C. 6A: Increase in Capital Reserve 10-604 873,573 26-4.3(a)3), enter an 'X* in column 5 and enter the funding source for the request in column fi. Interest Deposit'to Capital Reserve 10-604 25,000 40,000 Complete a detailed budget for each project. Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 191,115 417,146 644,741 Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 653,560 1,110,423 Request to Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects 12-000-4XX-931 870,248 305,000 1,000,000 Project Dollar Eligible Exceed Funding Source TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,714,923 1,857,569 2,558,314 Description/Activity Number Amount for Grant Referendum ' for Request GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 86,308,223 95,498,118 99,438,031 KAWAMEEH ROOF l.aoo.ooc ;•; SPECIAL KEVENEE FUNDS Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 7,477 42,589 Total Amount: lr0OD,000 Demonstrably Effective Program Aidi Instruction 20-212-100-XXX 202,324 265,830 232,594 U110439 UNL March 23, 2006 15451.9B) WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 — PAGE 21 LIFESTYLE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2006 Municipal Budget BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK, COUNTY OF UNION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Summary of Revenues - Current Fund Anticipated 2006 2005 1. Surplus 1,220,000.00 1,220,000.00 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,119,380.19 2,300,661.44 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 242,000.00 242,000.00 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 8.598.140.22 7.979.286.54 Total General Revenues 12,179,520.41 11,741,967.98 Summary of Appropriations - Current Fund 2006 Budget Final 2005 Budget 1. Operating Salaries & Wages 4,316,362.40 4,299,139.00 Other Expenses 5,810,123.61 5,369,428.94 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 296,450.40 330,100.04 3. Capital Improvements 19,000.00 19,000.00 4. Debt Service 1,039,584.00 1,074,300.00 5. Judgments 0,00 0.00 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 698.000.00 650,000.00 Total General Appropriations 12,179,520,41 11,741,967.98 Total Number of Employees - Full Time 69 69 2006 Dedicated Sewer Utility Budget } Christopher Scheier and Laure Gagliardo Summary of Revenues Anticipated l 2006 ' 2005 Scfmierand Gagliardo to marry this year 1. Surplus 30,000.00 0.00 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 1.264.904.00 1.267.969.27 Mr. Joe Gagliardo of Union and Ms. Ellen Simon of Nutley announce the engagement of their daughter Laura Gagliar- Total Revenues 1,294,904.00 1,267,969.27 do to Christopher Scheier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheier of Branchbtirg, NJ. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Montclair State University and is employed by HQ of Bridgewater, NJ as a general Summary of Appropriations 2006 Budget Final 2005 Budget manager. 1. Operating Salaries & Wages 306,000.00 315,200.00 The future groom is a graduate of Lehigh University and is employed by Forest Labs as a pharmaceutical sales repre- Other Expenses 914,844.00 869,450.00 2. Capital Improvements 5,000.00 5,000.00 sentative. 3.- Debt Service 38,760.00 39,900.00 An October 2006 wedding is planned. 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 30.300.00 38.419.27 Total Appropriations 1,294,904.00 1,267,969.27 Total Number of Employees - Full Time Scipionis have baby daughter, Isabella Balance of Outstanding Debt - 12/31/05 Mrs. Scipioni, the former Alicia Ann Fuzy, is the General Sewer Utility A seven-pound, four-ounce daughter, Isabella Kat- Principal - Bonds 8,279,000.00 327,000.00 rina Scipioni, was born Feb. 9 in John F. Kennedy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Fuzy Jr. of Rah- Principal - Notes 0.00 0.00 Hospital, Edison, to Mr. and Mrs. Valentino Scipioni way. Her husband is the son of Mrs. Catrine Scipioni Outstanding Balance 9,907,000.00 377,000.00 Jr. of Clark. She joins a sister," Gabriella Mia Scipi- of Garwood. Maternal great-grandmother is Martha Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the Borough! of oni. Dubroski of Rahway. Roselle Park, County of Union on March 16, 2006. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on April 20, 2006 at 7:30 o'clock We welcome wedding and engagement announcements (PM) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2006 may be presented by tax- payers or other interested persons. ! Couples are encouraged to send their engagement and employer and town where located, job title, and the date of Copies of the detailed budget are available in the office of Doreen Cali, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal Building, wedding announcements to the lifestyle editor. Information marriage. 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204, (908) 245-0819, during the hours of 9:00(A.M.) to 4:30(P.M.). requested for engagements are parents names, high school Black and white or clear color pictures are acceptable, U140549 UNL March 23, 2006 ($405.90) : name and town, college name, town and degree, name of For more information, call 908-686-7700.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLiC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Transfer ot funds to Charter Schools lu-uUU-iUU-SbX IS, JSD y, im BOARD OF EDUCATION GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 22,092,519 23,070,857 23,802,199 ROSELLE PARK. NEW JERSEY BUDGET STATEMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2006-2007 Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,932 2,000 i SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ROSELLE PARK Instructional Supplement Aid: 5 NOTICE Instruction 20-214-100-XXX 85,299 85,299 85,209 Notice is hereby given to the legal voterd of Roselle Park in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, that a Public Hearing and TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENT AID 85,299 85,299 85,299 Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Borough Hall, 110 Easf Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey at which time the tentative budget for the school year 2006-2007 will be open for examination and discussion. Other State Projects: The Tentative Budget is on file and open for inspection until March 28, 2006, the date hearing, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 9,352 and 3:bOP.-M; on days when school is in session in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Administration Build- Total State Projects 94,651 85,299 35,2 99 ing, 510 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park, New Jersey. Federal Projects: Your school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the state Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX .240,847 228,71S 194,410 Board bf Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available from your local schobl dis- I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 436,372 445,380 445,3B,0 Private Industry Council (JTPA) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 21,B43 This budget is being presented prior to County Superintendent approval and is based on current year state aid pending the Gov- Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 97,569 119,422 96,803 ernor's Budget Message and finalrelease of 2006-07 state aid. The budget will be revised, if necessary, following release of final Total Federal Projects 796,631 793,520 73t,5?3 state aid atlhe public hearing. TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 893,214 8B0,819 821,091 r By Order of the Board of Education Susan Guercio, Board Secretary DEBT SERVICE FUNDS The tentative budget as adopted is as follows: Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 2,679 838,100 66£,09S UNION - ROSELLE PARK BORO TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 2,679 B38,10O 6 61,096 " Advertised Enrollments Total Expenditures/Appropriations 22,988,412 24,789,776 25,290,187 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY ctober 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 15, 2006 DEDUCT APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE FUNDS DUE TO TRANSFERS: Actual Actual Estimated Local Contribution - Transfer to Special Revenue 11-1XX-100-930 Capital Reserve - Transfer to Debt Service 12-000-400-933 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 1762 1727 1776 .Pupils on Roll Regular•Shared-Time 16 23 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS NET OF TRANSFERS 22,988,412 24,789,776 25,290,187 Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time . 281 297 311 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 16 12 UNION - ROSELLE PARK BORO Private School Placements 12 6 Advertised Recapitulation of Balances Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 6 3 Pupils Received 6 5 General Fund Gen. Fund General Fund Pupils in State Facilities 1 1 (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) General Fund General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance (Reserved) UNION - ROSELLE PARK BORO Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Legal Reserves Advertised Revenues (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 16)

Budget Category Account 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 200,485 100 0 0 Actual Revised Anticipated Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 355,916 100 52,707 0 GENERAL FOND Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg) 227,498 100 27,707 0 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund 10-303 34,958 Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 441,850 100 27,707 34,958 Budgeted Withdrawal from Maint. Reserve 10-310 27,707 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 . 0 0 -27,707 0 Transfers from Other Funds 10-S200 100,000 150,000 70,000 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Revenues from Local Sources: Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 13,874,090 14,678,841 15,6B6,219 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans. 441,850 100 0 34,958 Tuition . • . 10-1300 115,2S7 106,230 96,101 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Other Restricted Miscellaneous Revenues 1G-1XXX 24,000 24,000 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) after Transfer 441,850 100 0 34,958 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 83,792 26,000 26,000 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 0 0 -34,958 SUBTOTAL :'J." 14,073,179 14,835,071 15,832,320 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07(est.) 441,B50 100 0 0

Revenues from State Sources: UNION - ROSELLE PARK BORO Core Curriculum Standards Aid 10-3111 5,303,358 5,303,358 5,303,358 Advertised Recapitulation of Balances Supplemental Core Curriculum Standards Aid 10-3112 775,eso 775,850 775,850 Transportation aid 10-3120 116,770 116,770 116,770 General Fund Special Revenue Special Education Aid - . 20-3130 1,065,763 1,065,763 1,065,763 (Reserved) Debt Cap. Reserve Bilingual Education 10-3140 148,120 148,120 148,120 Budget Category Tuition Reserve Service Account Totals Consolidated Aid " ' 10-3195 223,500 223,500 223,500 ID (7) (8| (9) (10) Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 231,560 231,560 231,560 Other state Aids-Out of Cap 10-3XXX 68,504 Est. Apprcp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 0 200,585 SUBTOTAL . . • . . .•-••• 7,933,425 7,864,921 7,864,921 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 4,221 412,944 Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 193,158 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg) 0 255,305 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -14,085 Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 24,635 529,250 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 22,092,519 23,802,199 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 -4,221 -31,928 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 SPECIAL REVEKUE FUNDS ' - Add. Bal- Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 1,932 2,000 Approp. Bal. 6-3D-D6 (est.) before Trans. 20,414 497,322 .Revenues from State Sources: Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 Instructional Supplement Aid 20-3214 85,299 35,299 B5.299 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) after Transfer 20,414 4 97,322 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 9,352 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 -20,414 -55,372 • TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 94,651 85,299 85,299 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07(est.] 0 441,950

; Revenues from Federal Sources: UNION - ROSELLE PARK BORO Title I 20-4411—5«6 240,847 228,718 194,410 Advertised Per.Pupil Cost Calculations I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 436,372 445,380 445,380 2006 - 2007 Private Industry Council (JTPA) 20-4700 21,643 Other 20-4XXX 97,569 119,422 96,803 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 2036-200 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 796,631 793,520 736,593 Actual Actual Original Revised Propose Budget Budget Budget TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 893,214 880,819 821,892 Per Pupil Cost Calculations: ID (2> (3) (4) (5) DEBT SERVICE : Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 4,221 20,414 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 947B 1009S 10205 10629 10737 Transfers from Other Funds 40-5200 20,398 Total Classroom Instruction 5371 5667 5904 5904 i 6096 Revenues from Local Sources:. Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 5147 5415 5591 5S92 5065. Local Tax Levy 40-1210 1,828 833,023 644,837 Classroom-General Supplies and. Textbooks 169 154 170 177 101 TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 1,828 B33.023 644,837 Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 56 98 142 135 130 Total Support Services 1647 1760 1669 1806 i 1774 Revenues from State Sources: Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1594 1687 1600 1709 169? Debt Service Aid Type II 40-3160 867 856 845 Total administrative Costs 1134 1183 1189 1353 ' 1350 TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 23,093 838,100 666,096 Administration-Salaries and Benefits 924 952 951 1093 111? Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -20,414 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 1006 1164 1107 1S18 1163 TOTAL DEBT SEP.VICE FUND 2,679 838,100 666,096 Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary & Ben. 598 595 608 646 631 .TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 22,988,412 24,789,776 25,290,187 Total Food Services Costs Q Total Extracurricular Costs 288 286 301 310 319 •'.-:• ONION - ROSELLE PARK BORO Total Equipment Costs 0 17 B0 74 •19 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 25.8 24.4 27.0 25.3 28.0 Advertised Appropriations 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well a3 the related descriptions of ths per pupil coat calculations Budget Category Recount Expenditures Rev, Approp. Appropriations are contained in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education's Internet address; -GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE http://www.state.nj.us/ education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office 7,446,727 Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 7,286,963 7,302,466 and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2005-06 revised appropriations and 2006-07 1,941,198 Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 1,701,732 1,825,418 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current 215,584 264,860 272,873 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. 231,956 264,728 293,682 Bilingual Education - Instruction-- U-24O-10O-XXX For all years, it also includes tha restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each : 138,097 150,262 150,344 " School-Spoil. co/Extra-Curr..Activities-Instruct 11-401-100-XXX of the other per pupil cost calculations presented 'is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although ; 356,265 378,213 395,414 all components are not shown. -••School- Sponsored Athletics-;-'instruction 11-402-100-XXX 56,950 58,187 52,715 •^Community Services Programs/operations 11-800-330-XXX Annual School District Budget Statement Supporting Documentation jSjlidistributed Expenditures: " • , 765,772 860,973 ; : 11-000'-loo-xxx 777,629 ONION - ROSELLE PARK BORO ^instruction " ' H-000 -211-XXX 19,340 20,605 20,460 •Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000 -213-XXX 305,091 292,930 283,296 QA. Advertised Capital Outiay Projects fle'alth Services • "'•.•. 11-000 -216,2X7 557,291 573,742 583,697 Describe below, by project murker, the appropriations for budgeted Capital Outlay Projects including mother Supp Serv - Stds - Related 6 Extraordinary 11-000'-218-XXX 650,030 631,710 651,340 those items related to the district's Long Range Facilities Plan. Include only construction* "Other Support Services - Students - Regular 753,581 769,021 remodeling, renovations, installation of service systems, land and improvements, and the purchase 1 11-000'-219-XXX 650,356 Other Sucport Services - Students - Special 11-000'-221-XXX 385,528 353,587 146,532 of buildings. If the project is eligible for a grant, enter an 'X' in column 4. '- improvement of Instructional Services 11-000'-222-XXX 325,356 332,634 403,208 Do not include equipment. Include all projects budgeted on the transfer lines to capital projects fund Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000 -223-XXX 61,087 22,312 68,080 (8326 and 8335). If the project is a request to exceed an existing referendum (Under N.J.A.C. SA: Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000 -230-XXX 512,597 636,851 568,947 26-4.4(a)3|, enter an 'X* in column 5 and enter the funding source for the request in column 6. Support Services - General Administration 11-000 -240-XXX 997,952 1,361,669 1,351,030 Complete a detailed budget for each project. Support Services - school Administration H-000'-2SX-XXX 548,106 510,744 3B4,900 Request to Central Svcs s Admin Info Technology 11-000 -26X-JCXX 2,165,478 2,218,301 2,138,906 Project Dollar Eligible Exceed funding Source Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000 -270-XXX 408,636 4-16,403 456,896 Description/Activity Number Amount for Grant Referendum for Request • Student Transportation Services .; .; 11-000 -290-XXX 907 15,D00 •Other* Support Services • :: 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 3,620,894 3,849,652 4,390,630 Asbestos floor tile repl High School 122830 ' • Persobal-- Services - Employee Benefits' 11,986,280 12,590,498 13,077,916 Sidewalk replacement/repair 122815 5,000 Total Undistributed Expenditures -" . • 21,975,827 22,834,632 23,630,869 Lavatory repair/remodeling 122827 30,000 TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Floor tile replacement Sherman 3.22827 10,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY 152,000 102,000 Total Amountt 60*000 Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 34,070 74,237 75,500 60,000 Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 1J-000-4XX-XXX 108,307 227,500 162,000 U14040S March 23, 2006 (5344;25i TOTAL CAPITA^' OUTLAY PAGE 22 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 VWyW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Irvlngton man sentenced for murder that resulted from feud An Irvington man has been sentenced to 60 of July 19, 2003, on Copobianco Place. recount York's criminal history that included lent, he added. The defendant apologized for tive Richard Stefanick and Prosecutor's years on murder and weapons charges in con- "This man with a long court history was aggravated assault and drug offenses. what happened but continued to deny respon- Sergeant Dean Marcantonio led to the defen- nection with the brutal slaying of a Rahway convicted by a jury for causing fatal injuries to . Assistant Prosecutor James Donnelly, who sibility for the killing. dant's arrest. man killed because of a feud between two fam- a man, on the street, with a knife, and there presented the state's evidence at a trial that "He took a person's life, learned nothing Because the crime falls under New Jersey's ilies. should be a heavy price to pay for that kind of ended in guilty verdicts on Jan. 20, said a num- from a history of criminal activity and violence No Early Release Act, which controls serious Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. numbing violence." ber of witnesses who tried to change their mind and has proven himself to be a menace to the violent crimes, York must serve at least 85 per- Romankow said Clarence York, 35, was sen- The prosecutor said the victim's mother and at trial saw the defendant with a knife in his citizens of New Jersey," Donnelly said. "He cent of the full sentence, or until he is 86 years tenced by Superior Court Judge Joseph Don- grandmother satin court Friday at chilling sen- hand that night. The motive for the attack deserves every bit of the sentence." old, before any consideration can be given for ahue for killing Jameel Swint, 22, on the night tencing proceedings and heard the judge stemmed from a family feud that turned vio- A detailed investigation by Rahway Detec- parole. Elizabeth YMCA-awarded grant from Port Authority for new housing initiative The Elizabeth branch of the become engaged with the YMCA of Union County and our Elizabeth In five separate facilities in Eliza- port services such as case manage- 342 people in its emergency, transi- YMCA of Eastern Union County was Eastern Union County and has branch," Kathy Dunn, the YMCA's beth, the YMCA has created a con- ment, job training, substance abuse tional and affordable housing pro- recently awarded $5,000 from the appointed a staff member to serve on general director and chief execu- tinuum of housing with related sup- counseling, and mental health coun- grams. Beyond shelter, the YMCA's Port Authority of New York & New the organization's property commit- tive officer said. "Support from port services for the homeless and seling, the Y helps families gain con- supportive housing program pro- Jersey to support the YMCA's hous- tee. • donors like this allow us to contin- formerly homeless of our communi- trol of their lives as they break, free vides the necessary services, guid- ing initiatives in the city of Eliza- "We are grateful for Port ue providing necessary resources ty. By providing all levels of. hous- from the cycle of poverty and addic- ance and structure that helps resi- beth. Authority's interest and involve- to residents of the city of Eliza- ing-emergency, transitional, and tion. dents move toward achieving and The Port Authority has recently ment in the YMCA of Eastern beth." affordable permanent, as well as sup- During 2004, the YMCA served maintaining self-sufficiency.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE which BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE this foreclosure action by reason of a cer- BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS tain judgment entered in the Office of the Township of Union, County of Union NOTICE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK CWABS II, INC. LFT 2005-04 is plaintiff, ClerK of the Superior Court of New Jersey New Jersey 07083 The Union Township Board of Education The Township Committee of the Town- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY and RENAYE PETTY, et al., are defen- bearing judgment number J-233691 on having found certain items of school ship of Union, in the County of Union, has dants, pending in the Superior Court of 09/02/04, wherein you, LEROY A. BROWN Sealed proposals will be received by the equipment no longer necessary for school awarded a contract without competitive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol, New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union are the judgment creditor and RENAYE Board of Education of the Township of use offers them for public sale. A public bidding as a professional service pur- lowing proposed ordinance was intro- County, and bearing Docket F-2759-06 PETTY is the judgment debtor and for any Union, County of Union,' New Jersey on sale will take place at 10:00 a.m. on suant fo N.J.S.A. 4OA:71-5(1)(a). duced and passed on first reading by the within thirty-five (35) days after lien, claim or interest you may have in, to TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH, 2006 at 10:00 Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 at which time This contract and the Resolution author- Mayor and Council of the Borough of 03/23/2006 exclusive of such date, or if or against the mortgaged premises. a.m. in the office of the Secretary, Admin- sealed proposals will be received in the izing it is available for public Inspection in Roseile Park, in the County of Union, New published after 03/23/2006, (35) days DONACDT. PHELAN, CLERK istration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, office of the Board Secretary, Administra- the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Jersey, at a public meeting held on March after the actual date of such publication, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Union, New Jersey 07083 for the follow- tion Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, BY ORDER OF THE 16. 2006 and that said ordinance will be exclusive of such date. If you fail to do THIS IS AN ATTEMPT ing items: NJ 070B3. TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE taken up for passage on Anril 20. 2006. at so, judgment by default may be rendered TO COLLECT A DEBT. Bid#07-01 SCIENCE SUPPLIES The property is offered "as is where is" Eileen Birch, Township Clerk 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon against you for the relief demanded in the ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form without any representation as to quality or thereafter as said matter can be reached, Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. and Specifications may be examined at condition and without any warranties as Dated: March 14, 2006 at the regular meeting of said Mayor and sure Complaint. You shall file your File XFZ 74767 the office of the Secretary, Administration to fitness or merchantability. Council to be held at the Borough Hall in Answer and proof of service in duplicate U140409 UNL March 23, 2006 ($42.32) Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New 1. Ryans Thacter Turf Aerator Model Awarded to: Richard M- Conley said Borough of Roseile Park, and that all with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jersey 07083 and each bidder thereof R18-3 Conley & Sozansky persons interested therein will be given New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex- may obtain one copy. 2. Walk Behind Lawn Mower Model 119 Main Street an opportunity to be heard concerning CN971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, For each bid totaling $1,000.00 or more, BKND Flemington, New Jersey same. together with your check in the sum of a deposit Dayable to the "Union Township Ryans Sod Cutter Model BKN 08822 By order of the Mayor and Council of the $135.00 representing the filing fee in Board of Education* in the form of a certi- Waial' k Behin" " " d ~Blowe" r Borough of Roseile Park. accordance with the rules of civil practice fied or cashier's check or bid bond issued Goodway Power Washer Model GPW Services: Special Tax Counsel Doreen Cali and procedure. BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK by a surety company licensed to do busi- 3000 Borough Clerk This action has been instituted for the UNtON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ness in the State of New Jersey shall 6. Snapper Bid Six Lawn Mower Model Cost: Not to exceed $45,000.00 purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage accompany each proposal. The amount of 01382138 ORDINANCE NO. 2169 dated 06/17/1996 made by Renaye Petty NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol- the deposit shall be 10% of the total 7. Cutting Deck for Old Simplicity Duration: January 1, 2006 - AN ORDINANCE AfflEMblNG SECTION as mortgagors, to First United Mortgage lowing proposed ordinance was intro- amount of the bid, but in no case in 8. Clarke Walk Behind Lawn Mower December 31, 2006 29 OF CHAPTER 170 OF THE CODE OF Company, a Corporation recorded on duced and passed on first reading by the excess of $20,000. Mode) 22040 U141006 UNL March 23, 2006 ($18.49) THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE FOR PUR- 06/20/1996 in Book 5954 of Mortgages for Mayor and Council of the Borough of No bidder may withdraw his bid for a 9. Toro Proline Walk Behind Vacuum POSE OF ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF Union County, Page 170 which Mortgage Roseile Park, in the County of Union, New period of sixty (60) days after the date set Model LV-30 BOARD OF EDUCATION CHARGES FOR SEWER USERS IN THE was assigned on 06/20/1996 to the plain- Jersey, at a public meeting held on March for the opening thereof. 10. Snapper Big Six Lawn Mower Model TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE BOROUGH tiff, BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE 16. 2006 and that said ordinance will be The Board of Education reserves the P21J5O12 (J140562 UNL March 23, 2006 ($14.88) FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS taken up for passage on April 20. 2006. at right to reject any or all bids, or to accept 11. Power Trimmer PUBLIC NOTICE CWABS II, INC. LFT 2005-04 by Assign- 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, or as soon the bid, which in its judgment will be for 12. Little Wonder Giant Vacuum ment of Mortgage recorded on 10/22/1996 thereafter as said matter can be reached, the best interest of the Union Township 13. Microtree-NJB5 (stripped to mother- Please take notice that the Hillside I in Book 936 of Assignments Of Mortgages at the regular meeting of said Mayor and Board of Education. The Board also board) Computer Board of Education shall hold the fol- for Union County, Page 121 and (2) to Council to be held at the Borough Hall in reserves the right to renew any award in Please be advised all equipment Is in lowing meeting: NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS recover possession of, and concerns said Borough of Roseile Park, and that all accordance with New Jersey Public Con- very poor condition and/or no longer Public Hearing on the proposed 2006-07 premises commonly known as 1435 tracts Law 18A:18A-42. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Compton Terrace, Hillside, NJ 07205. persons interested therein will be given operable. school district budget and Caucus/Regu- LEROY A. BROWN, his heirs, devisees, an opportunity to be heard concerning Bidders are required to comply with the No bidder may withdraw his bid for a lar Meeting on Thursday, March 30, 2006 ; and personal representatives, and his, If you are unable to obtain an attorney, same. Affirmative Action requirements of P.L. period of thirty (30) days after the date at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Build- their or any of their successors in you may communicate with the New Jer- By order of the Mayor and Council of the 1975, C.127 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and any set for the opening thereof. ing, 195 Virginia Street, Hillside, NJ. right, title and interest sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- Borough of Roseile Park. other applicable Federal, State, County or The Board reserves the right to establish The Board reserves the right to go into 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer Doreen Cali Municipal laws, rules, regulations or minimum prices and to reject any or all executive session during this meeting YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Referral Service of the County of venue Borough Clerk codes. bids, or to accept the bid, which in its and to take action not Known at this REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCA- judgment will be in the best interest of the time. GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain- afford an attorney, you may communicate ORDINANCE NO, 2.170 TION, TOWNSHIP OF UNION, COUNTY union Township Board of Education. HILLSIDE BOARD OF EDUCATION tiff's attorneys, whose address is 200 with the Legal Services office of the AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CAP OF UNION, NEW JERSEY By Order of the Union Township Board of Kenneth R. Weinheimer Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. BANK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 IN James J. Damato Education, Township of Union, County of Business Administrator/Board Secretary New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- LEROY A BROWN, his heirs, devisees, THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE PARK Board Secretary Union, New Jersey. U140615 UNL March 23, 2006 ($9.77) ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the and personal reprentatives, and his, their U140563 UNL March 23, 2006 ($13.49) U140571 UNL March 23, 2006 ($24.18) U140573 UNL March 23, 2006 ($24.18) Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- or any of their successors in right, title sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in and interest is made a party defendant to CONTINUED FROM ON 23

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Education Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 6,667 117,000 Borough of Kenilworth, NJ Total State Projects 201,293 354,9 32 237, "31? Federal Projects: Notice of Public Budget Hearing Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 84,259 68,416 68, 'lib I.D.E.A. Part E (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 241,252 2 64,94 4 2 6-1, 9.14 Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of the!School District of the Borough of Kenilworth, New Jersey, in the County of Union, Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 36,754 32,944 32,344 that a Public Hearing will be tielcf, March 27, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room, David Brearley School Total Federal Projects 362,265 366,304 3C6, 30-t 401 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth New Jersey with respect fo the tentative budget for the school year 2006-2007. TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 668,B46 721,230 604, ;::<<)

UNIOH - KENILWORTH BORO DEBT SERVICE FUNDS advertised Enrollments Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 409,519 411,2 93 418,34 3 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 409,519 411,293 418,343 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY •ctober 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 15, 2006 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 16,371,831 17,511,04-1 18,274,236 Actual Actual Estimated DEDOCT APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE rc!!foS'BUft'fJ*''TR.&jSVKhs': " Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 1131 1258 1287 .;Local Contribution. - Transfer to Special-Revenue U-lXX-100-9'30 Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-rime 13 16 16 'Capital Reserve -Transfer to Debt Service ' i -QDG-400-953 Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 150 176 184 Pupils oh Roll - Special Shared-Time 14 8 8 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS NET OF TRANSFERS 16,371,831 17,511,044 lli,274,23u Private School Placements 13 11 12 Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 6 10 10 UNION - KENILWORTH BORO Pupils Received 43 43 48 Advertised Recapitulation of Balances Pupils in State Facilities General Fund Gen. Fund General Fund ONION - KEN1LW0RTK BORO (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) General Fund Advertised Revenues General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance (Re-served) Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Legal Reserves Budget Category v Account 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Actual Revised Anticipated GENERAL FUND Est. Approp. Eal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 318,722 1 0 0 0 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund 10-303 273,846 172,643 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 597,034 1 0 0 90,279 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior. Budg) 407,218 1 0 0 0 Revenues from Local Sources: Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Auditl. 634,651 1 0 0 97,1S2 Local Tax levy 10-1210 12,598,662 13,449,560 14,501,053 Amount 3udgeted during FY 05-06 -273,846 0 0 0 0 Tuition 10-1300 329,990 326,572 343,712 Add. Bal- to be Approp during FY 05-05 0 0 0 0 G Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 328,740 268,312 257,000 Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 39,565 0 0 0 0 SOBTOTAL 13,257,392 14,044,444 15,101,765 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 test.) before Trans. 400,570 1 0 0 97,192 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 Revenues from state Sources: Approp. Bal.' 6-3G-G6 (est.)- after Transfer 400,570 1 0 0 97,192 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 School Choice Aid 10-3116 989,125 989,125 1,028,690 -75,451 0 0 0 -97,192 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07 (est.) Transportation Aid : 10-3120 91,893 91,893 91,893 325,119 1 0 0 0 Special Education Aid 10-3130 551,086 551,086 551,086 Bilingual Education 10-3140 15,202 15,302 15,202 NION - KENILWORTH BORO Stabilization Aid 10-3171 91,573 91,573 91,573 sed Recapitulation of Balances Consolidated Aid 10-3195 19B.805 145,598 145,598 Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 53,207 53,207 General Fund Speci al Revenue Other State Aids-Out of Cap . 10-3XXX 122,074 65,600 (R-aserved) Debt Cap. Reserve SUBTOTAL 2,059,758 2,003,284 1,977,249 Budget Category Tuition Reserve Service Account Totals Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 56,941 (1) (7) (8) (5) (10) Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -23,684 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 15,293,466 16,378,515 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-0'! (Prior Budg) 0 0 0 318,723 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 0 36,803 0 724,117 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Eutig) 0 0 0 407,219 Revenues from "Local Sources 20-1XXX 105,288 Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 0 36,804 0 768,648 Revenues from State Sources! Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 0 -36,803 0 -310,649 Instructional Supplement Aid 20-3214 23,616 23,616 23,616 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 177,677 331,316 214,316 Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 0 39,565 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 201,293 354,932 237,932 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.1 before Trans. 0 1 0 497,764 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-OG 0 0 0 0 Revenues from Federal Sources: Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.} after Transfer 0 1 0 4 97,7 64 Title I 20-4411-4416 B4.259 68,416 68,416 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 -1 0 -172,644 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 241,252 2 64,844 264,944 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07 (est.) 0 0 0 325,120 Other 20-4XXX 36,754 32,944 32,944 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 362,265 366,304 366,304 UNION ~ KENILWOKTK BORO TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 668,846 121,236 604,236 Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations DEBT SERVICE 2006 - 2007 Budgeted Fund Balance - 40-303 36,803 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-0 6 2006-2007 Revenues from Local Sources: Actual Actual Origi nal Revised Prepaid Local Tax Levy 40-1210 289,598 253,363 297,215 Budget Budge t Budget TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 289,598 253,363 297,215 Per Pupil Cost Calculations: 11) (2) (3) [•»> (5) Revenues from State Sources: Debt Service Aid Type II 40-3160 119,922 121,127 121,127 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 11389 11020 104 58 10027 10369 TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 409,520 411,293 418,343 Total Classroom Instruction 5366 5312 6150 5B32 6010 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 4928 •1737 5654 5365 5675 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -1 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 255 3B2 307 290 26 b' TOTAL DEBT. SERVICE FUND 4D9.519 411,293 418,343 Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 1B3 193 189 177 47 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 16,371,831 17,511,044 18,274,236 Total Support Services 1461 1319 1505 1434 141!» Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1291 1139 1340 1263 1331 UNION - KENILWORTH BORO Total Administrative Costs 2832 2913 122G 1191 1179 Advertised Appropriations Administration-Salaries and Benefits 2582 2615 992 931 9-12 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 1331 1091 1111 1123 1215 Budget Category 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary s Ben. 710 531 625 592 57 9 Expenditures Rev. Approp. Appropriations Total Food Services Costs 0 0 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Total Extracurricular Costs •300 385 431 409 153 Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 5,372,570 5,616,629 5,801,311 Total Equipment Costs 6 11 4 0 0 Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 943,266 1,045,783 1,277,666 Employee Benefits as a S of Salaries 21.5 0.0 24.9 24 . 6 24.0 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-10O-XXX 172,666 144,446 142,996 Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-240-100-XXX 57,740 71,225 37,855 School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities-Instruct 11-401-100-XXX 136,619 134,309 172,507 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of tjie per pupil cor. School Sponsored Athletics - Instruction - 11-402-100-XXX 339,728 369,313 401,372 are contained in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education's In Undistributed Expenditures: http://www.state.nj.us/ education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office Instruction 11-000- 100-XXX 947,803 1,126,379 1,096,658 public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2005-06 revised appropriations and 2000-07 budijftt?d Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000- 211-XXX 4,855 10,872 7,184 appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense I all Health Services 11-000- 213-XXX 110,560 130,640 110,740 exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school dintrict. Fo: Otner Supp Serv - Stds - Related & Extraordinary 11-000-•216,217 178,146 172,391 249,433 years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids, with the exception of Total Equipment co;.->t, li of the oUin. 5- Other Support Services - Students - Regular 11-dOQ- 218-XXX 355,153 352,268 368,459 pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all compom?nls a i:v not: Other Support Services - Students - Special 11-000- 219-XXX 337,446 345,457 379,329 shown. Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000- 221-XXX 476,699 534,137 534,947 Annual School District Budget Statement Supporting Documentation Bducational Media Services - School Library 11-000- 222-XXX 144,636 148,779 161,634 UNION - KENILKORTH BORO Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000- 223-XXJi 21,553 19,182 14,70,3 Support Services - General Adininistration 11-000-'230-XXX 685,342 697,821 659,720 4A. Advertised Capital Outlay Projects Support Services - School Administration 11-000-•240-XXX 506,041 519,645 550,027 Describe below, by project number, the appropriations for budgeted Capital Outlay Projects including Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology 11-000- 25X-XXX 454,761 456,344 485,980 those items related to the districtOs Long Range Facilities Plan. Include only construction, Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000- 26X-XXX 1,349,386 1,462,517 1,635,873 remodeling, renovations, installation of service systems, land and improvements, and the purchase Student Transportation Services 11-000-•27D-XXX 446,357 514,212 525,310 of buildings. If the project is eligible for a giant, enter an UXU in column 4. Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX- XXX-2XX 2,177,576 2,426,437 2,557,503 Do not include equipment. Include all projects budgeted on the transfer lines to capital projects fu Total Undistributed Expenditures 8,198,318 8,919,081 9,337,500 (8326 and 8335). If the project is a request to exceed an existing referendum (Under N.J.A.C. hh: TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 15,220,907 16,300,786 17,171,207 26-4.4(a)3>, enter an GXG in column 5 and enter the funding source for the request in column 6. Complete a detailed budget for each project. CAPITA!, OUTLAY Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 14,006 5,7-SD Request to Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 43,359 29,370 31,122 Project Dollar Eligible Exceed FIJI id iny soui TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 57,365 35,110 31,122 Description/Activity Number Amount for Grant Referendum for Keque^t

SPECIAL SCHOOLS Brearley School Lighting Retrofit 31,122 Summer School: Instruction ' 13-422-100-XXX 15,194 36,199 43,192 Total Amount: 31,122 Support Services • 13-422-200-XXX 6,420 6,136 Total Summer School 15,194 42,619 49,328 Also take notice that a copy of said tentative budget will be an file and open for inspection by the public brjtwopn TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS 15,194 42,619 49,328 the hours of ten a.m. and twelve o:"clocfc noon, each day from March 20, 2006 to March 27, 2006 in Lho office GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 15,293,466 16,378,515' 17,251,657 of the Secretary of the Board of Education, Harding School, Kenilwmth, New Jersey.

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standard.-: adoptrd Local Projects . 20-XXX-XXX-xxx 105,288 by the.State Board of Education. Information on this budqet and the programs and survicRS it provides in nv.tti !.ub.le Instructional supplement Aid: from your local school district. Instruction . 20-214-100-XXX 23,616 23,616 23,616 TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENT AID 23,616 23,616 23,616 This budget is being presented based on current 3tate aid pending the Governorus Budget Message and final reHj.^

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice Mountainside Board of Education SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS " Facilitiec Acquisition and Construction Services 20-213-400-XXX 30,366 23,150 Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of the Borough of Mountainside, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the TOTAL DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORK AID 30.3BE 23,150 Board of Education will meet in trie Media Center, Beechwood School, 1497 Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, NJ on Tuesday, March Other State Projects: 28, 2006 at 8:00 PM", at which time the school budget for the 2006-2007 will be presented. Other Special Projects 20-XXX XXX-XXX 3, 947 Total SLeiLtt Projects 34,333 23,150 A copy of the budget may be seen at the office of the Board Secretary, 1497 Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey on Mon- Federal Projects: day through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A copy of the same will also be available at the public hearing for the information of those 157,272 attending. I.D.E-A. Part E {Handicapped] 20-XXX-XXZ-XXX 192,656 164,736 Other Special Projects 20-xxx-xxy.-xxx 21,566 27,573 22,246 Notice is furthermore given that the Annual Election will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and as much Total Federal Projects 178,838 220,227 190,982 longer as may be necessary for the local voters present to cast their ballots at Our Lady of Lourdes Church (cafeteria), Central TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUHDS 213,171 2.13,377 186,982 Avenue, Mountainside, NJ, the Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, NJ, and Community Presbyterian Church, Meet- ing House Lane and Deer Path, Mountainside, NJ. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XJQS 387,219 389,673 391,572 Two board members will be elected for a term of three years; no members will be elected for a term of two years; and no mem- TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 387,219 389,673 391,572 bers will be elected for a term of one year. Total Expenditures/Appropriations 11,802,773 H,030,371 13,908,9:10 „ R. McLaughlin Board Secretary DEDUCT APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE FUNDS DUE TO TRANSFERS: This budget is being presented prior to County Superintendent approval and is based on current year state aid pending the Gov- Local Contribution - Transfer to Special Revenue 11-1XX-1OO-93O ernor's Budget Message and final release of 2006-07 state aid. The budget will be revised, if necessary, following release of final Capital Reserve - Transfer to Debt Service 12-000-400-933 state aid at the public hearing. TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS -MET OF TRANSFERS 11,802,773 14,030,371 13,908,910 UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Advertised Enrollments UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Advertised Recapitulation of Balances ENROLLMENT CSTEGORY October 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 15, 2006 Actual Actual Estimated General Fund Gen. Fund General Fund (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) General Fund Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 694 659 680 General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance (Reserved) Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 65 57 57 Private School Placements 1 6 Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Legal Reserves e (2! (3) I'D (5) (6) Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 237 251 263 U) Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 25 30 32 Est. Approp. Bai. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 374,739 1 0 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 762,904 1 0 515,555a UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Est. Approp. Eal. 6-30-05 [Prior Budg) 393,874 1 0 0 Advertised Revenues Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 2,090,489 1 0 509,858 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 -1,660,524 651,471 0 0 Budget Category 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Add. Bal. to be Jipprop during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Actual Revised Anticipated Add. Bai. Anticipated during FY 05-06 147,369 0 0 0 GENERA! FUND Approp. Bal, 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans. 377,334 651,472 0 509,858 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund 10-303 1,860,524 657,227 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Transfers from other Funds 10-5200 4,634 f.pprop. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) alter Transfer 377,334 651,472 0 503,658 Revenues from Local Sources: Amount Budgeted in Py 06-07 -147,369 0 0 -509,858 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 10,276,158 9,704,615 10,880,027 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07(est.) 229,965 651,472 0 (1 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 1,384,572 1,169,926 1,206,199 SOBTOTAL • " 11,660,730 10,874,541 12,086,226 UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Advertised Recapitulation or Balances Revenues froni State Sources: Transportation Aid ' 10-3120 126,001 126,001 126,001 General Fund Special Revenu 384,122 384,122 384,122 e Special Education Aid 10-3130 (Reserved) Debt Cap. Reserve 2,354 2,354 2,354 Bilingual Education 10-3140 Budget Category Tuition p.eserve Service Account Totals Consolidated Aid . 10-3195 74,426 57,332 74,426 (7) (8) (91 (10) Additional Formula. Aid ' 10-3196 17,094 (1) 48,845 Other State Aids-Out of Cap 10-3XXX Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 0 0 0 374,740 635,748 566,903 586,903 SOBTOTAL Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 0 0 D 1,278,460 75,353 Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg) 0 0 0 393,875 -1,098,729 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (£rom Audit) 0 0 0 2,600,348 13,330,356 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 11,202,383 13,397,321 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 0 0 0 -1,209,053 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 SPECIAL REVENUE FDNDS Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 0 117,369 Revenues from State Sources: Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 test.) before Trans. 0 0 0 1,53B,664 Distance Learning Network Aid - Pr Yr Carryover 20-3213 23,150 Anti . Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Distance Learning Network Aid . 20-3213 30,386 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 {est.) after Transfer 0 0 0 1,5311,664 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 3,947 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 0 0 -657,227 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 34,333 23,150 Appropriation Balances 5/30/07(est.) 0 0 0 881,437 Revenues from Federal Sources: 192,656 164,736 l.D.E.A. Part E (Handicapped) , 20-4420-4429 157,272 UMION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO 27,571 22,246 Other 20-4XXX 21,566 Advertised Per Pupil. Cost Calculations 220,227 186,962 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 178,838 2005 - 2007 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 213,171 243,377 186,982 DEBT,SERVICE 003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 2006-2007 Revenues from Local Sources: Actual Actual Original Revised Proposed Local Tax Levy 40-1210 387,215 389,673 391,572 Budqet Budget Budget TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES ' : 387,219 389,673 391,572 Per Pupil Cost Calculations: (1) (2) (3) 14) (5) TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 387,219 389,673 391,572 391,572 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 387,219 339,673 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 10610 99B3 10771 11999 12915 14,030,371 13,903,310 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 11,802,773 Total Classroom Instruction 577 9 5879 B237 CB36 7356 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 5772 5726 6D00 6595 7059 UNION - MOUNTAINSIDE BORO Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 7 11B 163 215 211 Advertised Appropriations Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 0 36 75 26 86 2033 1536 1757 1669 2070 Budget Category Total Support Services Account 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1711 1419 1631 1587 14 4 5 Expenditures Rev. Approp. Appropriations Total Administrative Costs 1359 3192 1303 1-140 1405 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Administration-Salaries and Benefits 984 87 4 911 9B7 1051 Regular Programs ™ Instruction : 11-1XX-100-XXX 3,076,259 3,558,531 3,862,192 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 1296 124 9 1331 3483 1675 Special Education -• Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 349,409 412,907 452,893 Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary & Ben. 713 669 660 648 715 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 125 Total Food Services Costs 0 0 •School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr, Activities-Instruct 11-401-100-XXX 27,326 24,246 42,061 Total Extracurricular Costs 137 118 131 118 141 School sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-lDO-XXX 41,363 41,168 44,713 Total Equipment Costs 63 180 47 80 50 Undistributed Expenditures: Employee Benefits as d '& of Salaries 22.7 23.a 22. 9 2J.3 27.1 Instruction 11-000-100-XXX 3,425,192 3,210,752 3,359,844 Attendance and Social Work services 11-000-211-XXX 5,193 116,554 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 109,728 111,367 are contained in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education? is internet address: Other Supp Serv - Stds - Related 6 Extraordinary 11-000-216,217 122,533 203,417 328,946 http://www.state-nj.us/ education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and Other Support Services - Students - Regular 11-000-218-XXX 68,248 71,373 80,388 public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2005-0b revised appropriations and 200G-07 budgeted Other Support Services - Students -•Special 11-000-219-XXX 374,390 505,552 367,133 lin4 1 J appropriations presented in this advertised toudg«tt Total Comparative- P*»r ^ ' '"'••'-'- -'•• - - " Improvement of Instructional Services 11-D00-221-XXX 90,301 83,903 106,277 exclusive nf +»n-t*.- - -j'- Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000-222-XXX 128,120 127,131 9flO .*Jf instructional Staff Training Services PAGE 24 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS C0UHTY NEWS People for animals cation, call Sue Rosenkranz at 973- St. John the Apostle in Clark Red Cross offers New Jersey motorists to go through To obtain a nomination form call 226-1041. • Geena Gao — sixth grader at Edi- the state's six-point ID verification Susan Pepper, Union County Office of sponsor Dog Walk son Intermediate School in Westfield lifeguard course policy. Volunteer Services, at 908-527-4753. People for Animals, a nonprofit • Jennifer LeMar —12th grader at The Tri-County Chapter of the The MVC encourages individuals Or you can email her at animal welfare organization, is spon- American Red Cross in collaboration Red Cross offers Union High School in Union to access the agency's toll-free num- [email protected]. soring its annual Dog Walk on May 7, with the JCC of Central along with upcoming CPR courses • Katarina DiLillo — fourth grader ber or Web site for transactions not The deadline for nominations is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Nomahe- Fanwood YMCA is offering a Life- The Tri-County Chapter of the at Sherman School in Roselle Park requiring in-person processing, such April 3. gan Park in Cranford. guard Training Course. American Red Cross is offering the • Romina Boyan — second grader as vehicle registration, address Individuals 15 and older can regis- Everyone is invited to attend, with following CPR courses: at Robert Gordon School in Roselle changes and surcharge payments. ter for the course. The course teaches or without a dog. There will be • Adult CPR/AED, and Standard Park All motorists renewing a driver individuals the skills and knowledge refreshments, contests and doggie First Aid will be held Monday from • Zachary Frohman — first grader license in 2006 should prepare early Wouldn't it be more needed to prevent and respond to bags filled with goodies for the partic- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course will be at Hamilton Terrace School in Berke- and consider renewing their driver ipants. aquatic emergencies and provides convenient to receive held at the American Red Cross office ley Heights. license before the last minute, Leam To allow participants to have suffi- at 16 Jefferson Place in Elizabeth. them with a Lifeguard Certificate your paper in the mail This artwork and other Union upon successful completion. It also online about six-point ID verification cient time to secure pledges from their Some or all portions of the course may County art students artwork will also and much more at www.njmvc.gov, or each Thursday? sponsors, People for Animals is asking be taken. includes certification in CPR for the be on display at IKEA Elizabeth Professional Rescuer and First Aid. dial, toll-free, 888-486-3339. anyone interested in participating to • CPR/AED for the Professional through April 3. The course will be held at JCC of Cen- call 908-964-6887 extension 311 to Rescuer will be Saturday, from 9 a.m. The entire Union County Youth Art tral/Fanwood YMCA on Martine Freeholders seek order a Sponsor Sign-Up Sheet. to 6 p.m. The course will be at the Month can also be viewed at www.art- Avenue in Scotch Plains. Leave your name and an evening American Red Cross office at 16 Jef- sonia.com/schools/unioncountyl volunteer nominations telephone number so that a volunteer ferson Place in Elizabeth. Call 908- There is a great need for lifeguards The Union County Board of Cho- can call you back. Every participant 756-6414, ext. 10 to register or for Eating disorder group in different pools this summer and sen Freeholders is now accepting who turns in $75 or more in sponsor more information. throughout the year. Don't miss this nominations for its 2006 Volunteer donations on the day of the event will announces new site opportunity to be trained as a life- Recognition Program. This special receive a free People for Animals t- ANAD of Northern New Jersey is guard. program will acknowledge local resi- shirt. Union County students announced the opening of a new sup- The next session will run from dents who have made outstanding vol- CALL Donated pledges are 100 percent Honored for artwork port group site. April 3 through April 26. Another ses- unteer contributions within our com- tax deductible. All proceeds will be Artwork from various schools in sion will run from May 11 through munities. 1-800-698-7794 used exclusively to support the People Union County is being showcased for Individuals wishing to recover May 25. for Animals Pet Rescue & Adoption the Art Educators of New Jersey's from an eating disorder and their fam- Please call 908-756-6414 ext. 10 to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Program that provides medical care, Youth Art Month, an annual obser- ily members and friends, can come for register or for more information. TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE food and shelter for homeless pets. vance each March in the state of New a morning of support,education and a Leam more about PUBLIC NOTICE chance to meet with others facing sim- Jersey to emphasize the value of art new MVC rules online Ordinance No. O-06-005 education for ail children and to ilar struggles, with anorexia, bulimia, Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance has been introduced on first read- Local NJ Motor Vehicle Commis- ing at a meeting of the Township Council held Tuesday, March 14, 2006 and will be Family center looking encourage support for quality school and compulsive overeating. considered for adoption at a meeting of the Township Council to be held at the Munic- sion agencies will renew almost 2.05 ipal Building, Liberty and Hillside Avenues, on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. for ombudsmen art programs. The multifamily groups are led by or as soon thereafter as the matter can be considered. All persons interested will be million driver licenses in 2006, a given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Dedicated, committed and caring Six local art students have had their professional and recovered leaders A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board upon which public people are needed to be volunteer and are held at the Saint Barnabas record number that represents ah notices are customarily posted in the Township of Hillside, and a copy is available up artwork selected to represent the coun- increase of almost 90 percent over last to and including the time of said meeting to the members of the general public of the advocates for nursing home residents Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Township who shall request same, at the Township Clerk's Office, Liberty and Hillside ty. year. Avenues, Hillside, New Jersey. in Essex and Union counties. Bergen Orange Ave., across from the Liv- BY DIRECTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL The exhibit, which is held in the A number of factors are influenc- Janet Vlaisavljevic, RMC Family Center, under contract with the ingston Mall, 9:15 to 11 a.m., the first Township Clerk State House Annex Tunnel in Trenton, ing this increase, including the elimi- NJ. Department of Health and Senior Saturday of the month, beginning will be held in March to celebrate nation of non-photo paper license AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER291 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) ARTICLE IV Services, Office of the Ombudsman, Youth Art Month. April 1. (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE renewal by mail, the 2004 introduction WHEREAS it has been determined through investigation by the Traffic Division of the conducts the Volunteer Advocate Pro- The art students whose artwork has For more information, call Barbara Township Police Department that the intersection of Crann Street and St. Louis of New Jersey's Digital Driver Avenue, and the intersection of South Myrtle Street and Boston Avenue need to be gram. been selected for this exhibit are: Reese at 973-783-2292 or visit License, and the requirement for all regulated and pose a danger to the public and residents of these streets as members After completing 32 hours of train- www.ANAD.org of the Boston Avenue Block Watch Association have raised concerns, along with other • Alex Bricki — eighth-grader at concerned citizens that these streets pose a danger, to wit: it is difficult to see oncom- ing in communication, observation ing traffic when making turns. WHEREAS as a result of this investigation and complaint, the Chief of Police has and troubleshooting skills, the advo- PUBLIC NOTICE ~ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE determined that the complaints are valid and has recommended that the stop signs controlling traffic location be amended. cates visit nursing facilities near their PUBLIC NOTICE BE IT ORfDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Hillside In the County of Union and State of New Jersey as follows: homes a minimum of four hours each Take notice that the following applications for Zoning Variances were heard by the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Union NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, Section 291-28 be amended to add as follows: week. on Wednesday. March 15. 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Friberger Park, Union, N.J. Resolutions memorializing. Intersection Stop Sign(s) on Their role is to visit and address Calendar # Name of Applicant 8 of the Board concerns on such issues as living con- Premise's Affected eouested mstment Crann Street and St. Louis Avenue Crann Street Cal. #3049 Terra Builders, LLC. Demo of existing storage/ Carried for Resolution of Denial South Myrtle Avenue and Boston Avenue South Myrtle Avenue ditions, daily activities and quality of 988 Johnson Place warehouse bldg; construct on April 19, 2006 Block- 2901 Lot- 27 eight unit multi fmly All Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent or in conflict herewith are hereby care. repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage by the Township Coun- For more information and an appli- Richard Malanda /TDN, Board of Adjustment Secretary cil and approval by the Mayor. U140477 UNL March 23, 2006 ($19.53) U140475 UNL March 23, 2006 ($42.78) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 26,553 27, 7 60 SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 30,308 LEGAL NOTICE Nonpubiic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 41,156 40,266 38, A 0 9 Nonpubiic Nursing Services 20-xxx-xxx-xxx 18,860 15,861. i'J, 001) Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of the School District of Springfield in the County of Union and the State of New Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 9,970 6,636 HI, 2--!> Jersey in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-11 (hat a Pubiic Hearing on the School Budget for the School year July 1, 2006 to June Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 11,490 30 2007 summarized below will be held in the Jonathan Dayton High School-Instructional Media Center-First Floor, on Monday, Total State Projects 125,326 106,219 111, •191 March 27 2006 at 7:30 P.M. and that said budget will be on file for public inspection on March 22, 23, 24, and 27, 2006 between Federal Projects: the hours of 8-00 A.M and 4:00 P.M. in the Office of the Secretary, Board of Education Administrative Offices, second floor of the Title. I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 39,647 '11, Jonathan Dayton High School, Mountain Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey and posted in the following schools: I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 377,731 32-1,675 333, T.11 Other Special Projects 20-xxx-xxx-xxx •- • 123,411 58,536 4 7,042 ~: ' :- ;• JAMES CALDWELL '•-. : Total Federal-Projects •i •• 301,142 422,9 56 422, •151. : ..;.:..,,;.-,:. FLORENCE t/l., G AUDI NEER " . . . . .:. . ... TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 651,453 - 52 9,077 = 33, 3-17 - ";/iK:.Vr ' ~ THELMA L. SANDMEIER ••••--• ': EDWARD V. WALTON •° •• • DEBT SERVICE FUNDS JONATHAN DAYTON HIGH Debt service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 1,235,575 1,283,71(1 1,253, 100 TOTAL DEET SERVICE FCJHDS 1,235,575 1,283,710 1,2 S3, 100 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 28,841,646 31,665,400 32,283, 706 UNION - SPRINGFIELD TOP DEDUCT APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE FUNDS DUE TO TRANSFERS: Advertised Enrollments Local Contribution - Transfer to Special Revenue 11-1XX-100-930 Capital Reserve - Transfer to Debt Service 12-000-4 00-933 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY October 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 15, 2006 actual Actual Estimated TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS NET OF TRANSFERS 28 31,665,400 32,2153,766 1846 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 1847 1813 UNION - SPRINGFIELD TWP 7 11 11 Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-Time Advertised Recapitulation of Balances Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 222 248 248 24 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 13 24 General Fund Gen. Fund General Fund Private School Placements 11 13 13 (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved! General Fund 11 Pupils Sent to other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 16 13 General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance IReserved) 12 10 13 Pupils Received Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Legal Reserves Pupils in State Facilities 1 1 11) (2) (3) (4) (5) (61 UNION - SPRINGFIELD TSi? Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-O4 (Prior Budg} 715,147 65,048 0 0 0 Advertised Revenues Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) 743,095 65,048 0 0 971, 341 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg) 822,639 65,048 0 0 0 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Budget Category Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) •535,206 66,675 0 194, 669 1,201, 913 Actual Revised Anticipated Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 -496, 912 GENERAL FUND Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 10-303 498,912 703,001 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 0 10-310 194,669 Budgeted Withdrawal from Maint. Reserve Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 test.) before Trans. 535,206 66,675 0 194, 669 703, oai Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY"05-06 0 0 0 0 0 Revenues from Local Sources: Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) after Transfer 535,206 66,675 0 194, 663 703, 001 25,032,025 26,154,333 27,761,228 Local Tax Levy -. . " 10-1210 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 0 0 0 -703, 001 10-1300 150,365 265,600 265,600 Tuition Appropriation Eaiances 6/30/07(est.) 535,206 66,675 0 194, 669 D Transportation Fees from Individuals 10-1410 56,404 47,600 23,250 305,000 330,000 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues IO-IXXX 485,268 UNION - SPRINGFIELD TWP 25,724,062 26,772,533 28,380,078 SDETOTAI. Advertised Recapitulation of Balances

Revenues from State Sources: General Fund Special Revenue 124,579 124,579 Transportation Aid 10-3120 124,579 (Reserved) Debt Cap. Reserve 975,919 975,919 975,919 Special Education Aid 10-3130 Tuition Reserve Service Account Totals 60,538 60.53B 60,538 Budget Category Bilingual Education 10-3140 (7) (8) (9) (10) Consolidated aid 10-3195 264,678 211,430 211,430 (1) 41,174 41,174 Additional Formula Aid 10-3196 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 0 780,195 Other State Aids-Oat of Cap 10-3XXX 258,209 81,623 1,861,107 1,413,640 Approp. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit) SUBTOTAL . 1,683,923 1,413,640 0 887,687 972,859 Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior audg) Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 129,759 2,126,222 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -453,387 Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 0 -498,912 29,852,613 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 26,954,618 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 -129,759 -129,759 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-06 0 0 Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 24,985 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans. 0 1,499,553 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 Revenues from State Sources: Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) after Transfer 0 1,499,551 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 125,326 106,219 111,491 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 -703,001 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 125,326 106,219 111,491 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07(est.) 0 796,550 Revenues from Federal Sources: 41,693 Title I ' 20-4411-4416 39,647 UNION - SPRINGFIELD TWP 324,675 333,721 I.D.E-A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 377,731 Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations 58,536 47,042 Other 20-4XXX 123,411 2006 - 2007 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 501,142 422,858 422,456 529,077 533,947 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 651,453 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 DEBT SERVICE • Actual Actual original Budget Budget Budget Revenues from Local Sources: per Pupil Cost Calculations: (1) 12) (3) 14) 15) Local Tax Levy 40-1210 1,283,711 1,283,710 1,253,100 1,253,100 TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 1,283,711 1,283,710 10722 11226 11850 12287 12577 1,283,711 1,283,710 1,253,100 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE Total Classroom Instruction 7042 6788 6902 7107 7522 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd -48,136 6815 6595 6650 67 92 1,235,575 1,283,710 1,253,100 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 210 163 237 301 24'j 28,841,646 31,665,400 32,283,766 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 17 29 14 1-1 15 Total Support Services 1292 1559 1694 17il 1723 UNION - SPRINGFIELD TWP Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1102 1364 1436 1518 1582 Advertised Appropriations Total Administrative Costs 1066 1221 1269 1320 120: 791 959 100B 1044 l327 2005-06 2006-07 Administration-Salaries and Benefits Budget Category 2004-05 1053 1305 1501 160B 1612 Rev. Approp. Appropriations Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant Expenditures Operations fi Maintenance of Plant-Salary & Ben. 504 715 816 836 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Total Food services Costs 0 9,642,802 9,952,795 10,637,296 Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX Total Extracurricular Costs 217 256 299 Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-10O-XXX 1,532,639 1,698,565 2,067,863 154 201 150 191 189,444 126,712 Total Equipment Costs Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 245,884 Employee Benefits as a & of Salaries 21.7 24.2 2 4.9 24. a Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-240-100-XXX 86,128 117,579 87,053 School-Spo/i.. Co/Extra-curr. Activities-Instruct 11-401-10D-XXX 116,082 92,931 100,612 449,876 494,762 School Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 341, 674 tion presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the relater d descriptions of thee perr pupil c cala 53,000 53,000 Community Services Programs/Operations 11-800-330-XXX 79,372 ed in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be f nt of Educationdi ^ Internet address: Undistributed Expenditures: b fi d instruction 11-0.00-•100-XXX 1,418,136 1,603,060 1,734,780 Health Services 11-000-•213-XXX 521,326 499,258 438,321 Other Supp Ssrv - Stds - Related s Extraordinary 11-000--216,217 169,84B 129,030 192,048 Other Support Services - students - Regular 11-000--218-XXX 678,340 744,884 772,961 571,063 Other Support Services - Students - Special: 11-000--219-XXX 478,793 544,541 Improvement of Instructional Services • 11-000--221-XXX 350,335. 356,108 317,114 Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000--222-XXX 365,377 506,690 431,421 229,833 258,547 Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000--223-XXX 140,766 Annual School District Budget Statement Supporting Documentation -230-XXX 1,106,096 1,077,981 1,141,818 Support Services - General Administration 11-000- UNION - SPRINGFIELD TWP Support Services - School Administration 11-000--240-XXX 1,128,165 1,213,651 1,061,202 -25X-XXX 383,799 457,017' 410,022 Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology 11-000- 4A. Advertised Capital Outlay Projects Increase in Maintenance Reserve 10-606 194,669 Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000--26X-XXX 2,438,200 2,996,393 3,034,504 Describe below, by project number, the appropriations for budgeted Capital Outlay Projects including Student Transportation Services 11-000 -270-XXX 856,623 951,803 987,652 those items related tD the districted Long Range Facilities Plan. Include only construction, Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX--XXX-2XX 4,124,286 4,493,256 4,629,516 remodeling, renovations, installation of service systems, land and improvements, and the purchase Total Undistributed Expenditures 14,160,090 15,803,505 15,990,969 of buildings. If the project is eligible for a grant, enter an UXQ in column 4. TOTAL GENERAL.CURRENT EXPENSE 26,206,671 28,552,364 29,558,267 Do not include equipment. Include all projects budgeted on the transfer lines to capital projects fund (8326 and 8335). If the project is a request Co exceed an existing referendum (Under N.J.A.C. 6A: CAPITAL OUTLAY : 26-4.4(a)3), enter an DXD in column 5 and enter the funding source for the request in column 6. Equipment : 12-XXX-XXX-73X 420,397 396,334 621,109 Complete a detailed budget for each project. Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 277,070 851,363 265,663 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY. 697,467 1,247,697 836,772 Request to Project Dollar Eligible Exceed Funding Source Amount for Grant Referendum for Eequc-:;!: SPECIAL SCHOOLS Description/Activity Nuir-ber Summer School: Instruction V 13-422-100-XXX 50,480 52,552 51,680 Pro. Fees, Energy performance & Kirele 265,663 Total Summer School • 50,480 52,552 51,660 TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS 50,480 52, 552 51,680 Total Amount: 265,663 GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 26,954,618 29, 85Z.613 30,4 96,719 "This budget is being presented prior to County Superintendent approval and is based on current year state aid pe SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS .- the GovernorDs Budget Message and final release of 2006-07 state aid. The budget will be revised, if necessary, Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 24,965 following release of final state aid at the public hearing.0 Other State Projects: (ionpablio Textbooks 20-xxx-xxx-xxx 131S42 14,903 16; 065 U140626 CBS March 23J 2dO6 ($337,501 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY. MARCH 23. 2006 — PAGE 25 Community

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Will Street Residential and Commercial Mortgage Call Ralph Nieves today at 917.723.8100 Financial Corp. We offer great service, competitive pricing and quick closing For Spanish speaking clients, call MO R T GAG E B A N K E R First time homebuyer programs (call to be pre-approved) Maria Nevarez at 973.227.6000 exf. 2028 www.wailstreetfinancial.com Special mortgage programs for teachers, police and firemen 75 Lane Rd., Fairfieid, NJ 07004 * 888.508.5626 ext. 2029 For mortgage professionals only - not for consumer distribution. Rates vary daily. Monthly mortgage payments assume a 5% down payment and interest only. This is intended for the exclusive use of licensed raal estate and mortgage tending professionals in accordance with local laws and regulations. This is not an advertisement to extend consumer credit as defined m Regulation Z, § 226.2. Programs, terms & condrttons are subject to change without notice. All loans are subject to credit & property approval. Other restrictions may apply. Wall Street Financial Corp. (WSFC) is a licensed mortgage banker by the N. J. Department of Banking & Insurance, also a licensed lender | in the states of PA, CT, SC, FL, DE, VA, & MD. WSFC Is a registered mortgage broker with the NYS Departrnent of Banking. Loans in NYS are arranged through third parry providers. PAGE 28 — THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM UNiON COUNTY CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2006-2007 DEDUCT APPROPRIATIONS^ INCLUDED IN MULTIPLE t'UHDS WB TO THANEFEHSj BOARD OF EDUCATION, CLARK, COUNTY OF UNION •Local Contribution - Transfer to Special Revenue 11-1XX-10(3 "-931) BUDGET STATEMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING Capital Reserve - Transfer Co Debt service Z2-0DD-400-933 In accordance with the New Jersey Statutes relating hereto, notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the School Ois- 7007°' Township of Clark, has prepared a tentative budget for the school year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS NET OF TRANSFERS union - cihm< TWP All budget revenues and expenditures are shown under State of New Jersey GAAP format- Advertised Eocapituiatiori of? B

Clark Board of Education has proposed programs and services in addition to the Core Curriculum Content Standards adopted by Gen^rfjl Fund Gon. Fund nc=ii(»r,-i]. Fund the State of New Jersey. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available at the Secretary's IRfisarvedJ {Keservtsd} (Re^..-rvf-d! office, 365 Westfield Avenue, Clark, New Jersey between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. General Fund Cap. Reserve Adult Ed, Main tana rice Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Program;.* Hei-.c-rvn hect. J^i>t|,a Public Hearing on said budget will be held at the Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Avenue, Clark, New Jersey at 7'00 ' (U 12) (3) (4) (EO p.m. on March 28, 2006. Any citizen interested in any questions concerning this budget will be given an opportunity to be heard. This Budget is being presented prior to County Superintendent approval and is based on current year state aid pending the Gov- Eat. Approp. Bai. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 824,063 0 0 0 Vi ernor's Budget message and final release of 2006-2007 state aid. The Budget will be revised, if necessary, following release of Apptop. Balances 6-30-04 (from Audit! 797,163 0 0 0 flll, 7 fill . final state aid at the public hearing. Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Butig} 848,422 0 0 1) U Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) • 1,614,140 11 0 0 510,(167 A summarized comparison of the tentatively approved budget with that of the current year follows: Amount Budgeted during FY 05-06 -1,136,397" 0 V 0 ,Add.' Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 UNION - CLARK TWP ' U Add, Bal. Anticipated during P'Y 05-06 0 0 0 0 Advertised Enrollments 0 ftpprop, Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans. 477,743 0 0 0 570,u(,7 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 o • 0 0 n ENROLLMENT CATEGORY October 15, 2004 October 15, 2005 October 2-i, 2006 Approp.. Bal. 6-3O-Q6 (est.) after Transfer 477,743 0 0 0 6 :,7ii,afi°7 ' .' . . Actual Actual Estimated Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 -129,933 0 0 .;> -VJO.Ofi? Appropriation Balances 5/30/07{est.f 317,810 0 0 0 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 2096 2130 2151 u Pupils on Kail' Regular Shared-Time 45 45 28 UNION - CLARK TWP Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 218 194 197 Advertised Recapitulation of balances Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 3 3 3 Private School Placements 44 45 General Fund Speci;ii Rev OliUt? Pupils Sent to other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 56 15 15 Pupils Received 1B2 175 (Reserved) Debt Cap. Boscr Tot: Pupils in State Facilities 1 Budget Category Tuition Reserve Service Account a .Hi ' U) IV (8) (9) (I0| UNION - CLARK TWP Est. Approp. Bal. 6-30-04 (Prior Budg) 0 0 (1 or, I Advertised Revenues 824, Approp. Balances €.-30-04 (frora Audit) 0 0 0 1.6CIB, 951 Est, Approp. Bal. 6-30-05 (Prior Budg) ;] y 2 Budget Category Account 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 0 0 0 H4!l, Approp. Balances 6-30-05 (from Audit) 0 0 0 2,184, 207 Actual Revised Anticipated Amount Budgeted during FY Q5-06 GENERAL FUNO 0 0 0 -1, I3t., j'!7 Add. Bal. to be Approp during FY 05-06 0 Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund 10-303 1,136,397 700,000 0 0 0 Add. Bal. Anticipated during FY 05-D6 0 0 0 n Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.) before Trans. 0 D D 3,047, 8 1 El Revenues from Local Sources: 1 Anti. Excess GP Bal. Trans during FY 05-06 0 0 0 0 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 25,008,819 25,562,809 25,981,824 Approp. Bal. 6-30-06 (est.} after Transfer 0 0 Tuition 10-1300 1,424,940 1,456,999 1,485,749 0 1,047,810 Amount Budgeted in FY 06-07 0 0 0 -700, 000 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 178,197 100,000 100,000 Appropriation Balances 6/30/07 (est. > SUBTOTAL 26,631,956 27,119,808 27,567,573 0 0 0 3.17, bid

Revenues from state Sources: UNION - CLARK TWP Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations Transportation Aid 10-3120 139,433 216,430 216,430 2006 - 2001" Special Education Aid 10-3130 992,178 992,178 992,178 3ilingual Education 10-3140 28,014 28,014 28,014 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-OC Stabilization Aid 10-3171 18,742 18,742 18,742 2OO6-20D7 Actual Actual Original Revised Proponed Consolidated Aid 10-3195 249,832 249,832 Budget Budget Budget Additional Formula Rid 10-3196 45,156 45,156 Per Pupil Cost Calculations: 12) . (3) (5) Other state Aids-Out of Cap 10-3XXX 541,396 (1) 1-1) SUBTOTAL 1,719,763 1,550,352 1,550,352 Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 9545 10272 10603 11 Oil", &ct (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over!/Under Expnd -594,719 11034 Total Classroom Instruction. 5492 5958 5226 MSB 6357 TOTRL GENERAL FUND 27,737,000 29,806,557 29,817,925 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 5183 5614 5650 G (J 7 b SPECIAL REVENUE PUHDS 5994 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 178 169 17 H i B6 I7f, Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 131 175 1:17 Revenues from State Sources: 2 tl 4 188 Total Support Services 1456 1622 It! 2 4 1911 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 544,038 450,000 450,000 17 56 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1347 1487 1 640 17 0-1 17 80 TOTAL REVEMUES FROM STATE SOURCES 544,038 450,000 450,000 Total Administrative Costs 1113 1031 f,7 3 1010 1009 Administration-Salaries and Benefits 806 Revenues from Federal Sources: 8-39 7U1 •111 816 Total Operations and Maintenance of £lant 1201 1326 1311 1407 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 417,918 448,071 454,873 12G2 Operations & Maintenance of Plant-Salary 6 Besn.n 289 318 31'3 33 5 316 Other.' 20-4XXX 59,907 67,000 67,000 Total. Food Services Coats 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 477,825 521,673 515,071 Total Extracurricular Costs 269 1,021,863 336 338 351 350 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 965,071 971,373 Total - Equipment Costs 11 DEBT' SERVICE , 0 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 21.7 23.3 '-' "i 5 '? 5. '? 24.7

Revenues from Local Sources: The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions or tht: per pupil coat caieulett ion Local Tax Levy 40-1210 1,162,500 889,712 are contained in the 2006 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education; \n in Lee net add re-a TOTAL KEVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 1,162,500 889,712 http://www.state,nj.us/ education under Finance, when available. This publication i s available in the hoard cu fiee cur TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 1,162,500 889,712 public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2005-06 revised appropriation::, ami 20u6-tJ7 budqtited TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 1,162,500 889,712 appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil CoL-.t ic defined as current: expense TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES ' ' 28,758,863 31,334,123 31,679,510 exclusive ox" tuiticn expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments ugai nst the school district. For all years, it also includes the .restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment. Cant, rach of UNION - CLARK TWP the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, nLthouqh Advertised Appropriations all components are not shown. •

Budget Category Account 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Annual School District Budget Statement Supporting Documentation Expenditures Rev. Approp. Appropriations UNION - CLARK TWP GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 9,804,334 9,982,930 9,902,595 Ah. Advertised Capital Outlay Projects Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 1,696,808 1,941,420 2,031,580 Describe below, by project number, the appropriations for budgeted Capital Outlay Project;.! i riclud i nq Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-23C-100-XXX 275,060 239,000 those items rptated to the. districtDs Long Range Facilities Plan. Include only canst met. .ion, Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-210-100-XX-X . 92,705 33,600 remodeling, -renovations, installation of service systems, land and improvements, and thu ourchai:.v School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities-Instruct ll-401~100-;>!XX 215,319 232,000 215,500 of buildings. If the project is eligible for a grant, enter, an GX-1 in column -\. School Sponsored Athletics r- Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 445,828 •S52.324 4 75,000 Do not include equipment. Include all projects budgeted on the transfer lines to cap.it.nl projects fund Undistributed Expenditures: (8326 and 8335). If the project is a request to exceed an existing referendum (Under H.J.A.C. GA: 2,027,B65 Instruction 11-O00-1OD-XXX 2,303,821 2,156,176 26~*3.4 {a} 3) , enter aa f'JXi'j in column 5 and enter the funding source for the request in caluiin-; fi* Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000-211-XXX 46,001 49,463 50,761 Complete a detailed budget for each project. Health Services > 11-0OO-213-XXX 283,032 301,730 311,175 Other Supp Serv - Stds - Related & Extraordinary 11-000-216,217 •165,306 446,975 496,262 Project Dollar Eligible rundi n Other Support Services - Students - Regular 11-000-218-XXX 702,958 758,973 839,930 Description/Activity Number Amount for Grunt um tor V Other Support Services - Students - Special 11-000-219-XXX 569,738 682,796 629,121 Improvement of Instructional Services ; 11-000-221-XXX 699,451 823,351 939,511 Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000-222-XXX 373,902 399,560 414,270 Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000-223-XXX 9,096 9,000 16,000 Support.Services - General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 1,151,955 1,077,656 1,053,531 March 23, 2006 ($317.25) Support Services - School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 953,666 870,517 901,242 Central Sues & Admin Info Technology 11-000-25X-XXX 538,760 Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-26X-XXX 2,971,BB7 3,037,633 3,189,131 Student Transportation Services 11-000-270-XXX 976,623 984,577 1,088,700 Other Support Services 11-000-290-XXX •138,120 455,140 Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 3,795,380 4,393,946 4,319,700 ; Total Undistributed Expenditures • - - " - - - - - 15,565,62-2 ' 16,578,118 16,8*60*, 650 TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE . . . 27,727,9)1. 29,554,557 29,817,925

CAPITAL OUTLAY Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 9,065 252,000 Call us today at TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 9,089 252,000 GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 27,737,000 29,806,557 29,817,925

SPECIAL REVENUE FUHDS . 908-686-7850 Nonpublic Textbooks • 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 80,258 74,250 74,250 Other State Projects: • *• to place your Classified ad! Nonpufolic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX .206,200 86,400 86,400 Nonpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 105,946 146,250 146,250 Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 94,367 89,100 89,10.0 Nonpublic Technology Initiative 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 51,160 54,000 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XX.X 5,507 54,000 Search your local classifieds Total State Projects 54 4,038 4 50,000 450,000 Federal Projects: on the Internet at I,D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 417,918 448,071 454,873 Other:Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 59,907 67,000 67,000 Total Federal Projects 477,825 515,071 521,873 wwwJocalsource.com TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,021,863 965,071 971,873

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS E-mail us at [email protected] Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 1,162,500 889,712 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,162,500 689,712 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 28,758,863 31,934,128 31,679,510

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Potential buy- ket the home objectively and answer beginning, and millions of homes will ing tips will help homebuyers and sell- hood while spreading the word that a signs can be posted. ers will want to review all parts of the all questions, as well as conduct Ibl- go on the market during the biggest ers maximize their open house experi- home is available. Invite the neighbor- • Offer fact sheets or brochures. home, from the bedrooms and the low-up with interested parties. real estate sales period of the year. ence. More resources and tools are hood for a private showing one-hour The sales associate will provide bathrooms to the basement and the Tips for the buyer One of the ways homebuyers and available online at the Web sites of prior to the public open house. prospective homebuyers with infor- garage. It is imperative to create a pos- • Pound the pavement: Real estate sellers take part in the wave of excite- leading real estate brands. • Use signs to attract potential buy- mation about the property and price. itive experience for the potential sales associates encourage their buy- ment surrounding the spring real Open House Tips for the Seller ers. Potential buyers drive through Effective takeaways may include buyer. Remove all clutter and make ers to visit a significant number of estate season is through the "open • Why an open house? Sales asso- neighborhoods on weekends searching details about the property's best fea- sure all lights are working throughout open houses. Seeing different homes house." Top real estate professionals ciates will likely recommend an open for places they are interested in living, tures, the neighborhood and other rel- the house. A sales associate might can give the buyer a much better idea agree that these public home viewings house to either introduce a new listing, and real estate sales associates know evant information such as proximity to even suggest baking cookies or burn- of exactly what they desire in a prop- held on a set time and day are a useful announce a new asking price or to how to entice those buyers into stop- shopping, main highways, schools and ing candles to make the home smell erty and also enables them to under- way to market a home. Additionally, remind buyers that a home is still for ping by your home. Sales associates recreational facilities. Photographs pleasant. stand what type of homes are available one of the best ways for homebuyers sale. often place "Open House" signs at help prospective buyers remember the * Let the sun shine in. Nothing in their price range. to learn about the real estate market • Invite the neighbors: Neighbors nearby well-traveled intersections house. Previous inspection reports and improves atmosphere like a room • Communicate with your sales and hone in on their personal require- can be great marketers and can help with directions to the open house. The a list of home improvements, new filled with natural light. Homebuyers associate. An open line of communica- ments for their next home is to attend deliver open house attendees. They sales associate should know local appliances and/or fixtures are also should let their sales associate know tion allows the sales associate to helpful. A sales associate will also when sunlight best accents the rooms understand which neighborhoods, know how to properly disclose any so they can schedule the open house at types of homes and even particular major property defects. the most opportune time. If it is cold features are attractive to the buyer. Open houses bring fast results • Maximize curb appeal. Ensure outside, make the house as cozy as When visiting open houses, buyers Open houses don't always result Once buyers arrive, the listing as soon as the home hits the market, that the outside of the home looks as possible — consider lighting a fire- should disclose the name of their sales in sales, but the events can be effec- agent is available to answer ques- mainly because buyers question the appealing as possible. Water and mow place if there is one. During warm associate to the seller's sales associate. tive in other ways, including by tions and distribute fact sheets, and home's quality if it sits unsold for the lawn, trim the trees, cut back over- weather, opening windows to let in a • Take copious notes. Homebuyers drawing attention to the home and it is a good idea to have a mortgage too long. While some recommend as growth and plant colorful flowers. breeze is a nice touch. should take notes when attending open helping associates to determine if lender on hand to help those inter- many as three open houses, depend- Also, store bicycles, gardening equip- • To be there or not to be there. Ide- houses, especially when visiting multi- the property is overpriced. ested in moving on to the next step. ing On market conditions, others ment and children's toys, and remove ally, a seller should not attend his or ple homes during the day. The notes, To prepare a home for public Although 20 percent of open warn that too many open houses will the car from the driveway to provide her own open house. After all, poten- along with the marketing materials showing, practitioners may urge house attendees are neighbors or draw attention to the length of time parking. In addition, be sure the front tial buyers will want to view it with a handed out at the open houses, will help sellers to make necessary repairs, others just stopping to look, they the home has been on the market. door has a "welcome" feeling; a fresh critical eye. Sellers can trust that a the prospective buyers narrow down the store excess furniture and other often talk about the home with Regardless of the frequency and coat of paint works wonders. professional sales associate will mar- list of homes that are of interest. belongings, remove pets, and create friends who may be searching for a timing, practitioners say advertising an alluring atmosphere by baking home. is the key to success. Many use bread or cookies and playing back- Many practitioners believe the signs, Web postings, and virtual ground music. open house should be in the works tours to lure prospective buyers. NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE RATES

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