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RECEIVED 6 2002 ACLE r i CLARK, N.J,,VOL. 12 NO. 35 THURSDAY, JUNE 06, 2002 mycfark.com . TWO SECTIONS Police arrest Newark men for murder behind supermar 3:45 pJn. and police arrived at the scene shortly after the Taurus had pulled Two suspects connected to brutal double murder in Irvington as well away. By Michael N. Moretti the Clark Circle at Exit 135 off the Garden State Parkway. Police spread out from the gas station to look for the vehicle and discovered Managing Editor Manahan said Bullock came to Clark police headquarters on Friday at 3 am Cooper's body, shot once in the head, laying in the alley way and loading dock Police arrested two Newark men for the murder of Christopher Demetrius and was arrested there after he gave himself up following a call to his home by behind ShopRite at 4 pan. Cooper, 32, of Scotch Plains, whose body was discovered behind a Central police. Sowell, who uses the name Antwan Mitchell, 28, was arrested outside a The Taurus was discovered the next day dumped in the parking lot of a shop- Avenue ShopRite supermarket on a rainy afternoon in late March. pharmacy in Union Township in a parking lot off Caldwell Place and Morris ping center near the Five Points area in Union Township. The automobile The two men were incarcerated in Union County jail on Monday. The men Avenue by Prosecutor's Detective Carl Riley and Lt Edward Fitzgerald after he belonged to Cooper's ex-girlfriend who has never been a suspect in the case. were charged with the first-degree murder of Cooper in Clark behind ShopRite drove up in the car to voluntarily meet with detectives on Saturday afternoon. In an effort to find who was driving the car on the afternoon of March 26, as well as the murder of two other men in Irvington who had been found bound, "Our investigative team aided by a simple tip from a caller who used the police fanned out through neighborhoods in Clark and Union in a joint investi- gagged and shot last week in their apartment The suspects, according to reports 24-hour Crimestoppers number to call with information about something gation with Union and Essex counties searching for clues to the identity and and evidence collected by Clark Police and Union County Prosecutor's office, unusual he saw, has developed the evidence to solve three very violent mur- final movements of the suspects driving the Taurus. seemed to have known their victims on a personal basis prior to the murder. ders," Manahan said. A breakthrough was developed by Clark Detective David Satkowski and Pro- The suspects are Newark residents as was Cooper, prior to moving to Scotch The story unraveled through a slew of witness reports and data compiled by secutor's Detective Bridget Lawrence, according to the Prosecutor's Office, Plains. Their names were "logged in" at the Union County jail by the Prosecu- Clark police and the Union County Prosectuor's Office from a confusing col- which included deductions made from examining dozens of witness reports and tor's Office because the men were known to have alliances. Henry "Sal" Bul- lection of reports. But the key piece of information was the phone which came data from the cell phone discarded minutes after the murder and found later. lock, 34, of C. Avon Avenue and Marquis Sowell, 28, of 188A Newton St., from the caller who witnessed something discarded from the window of a 1997 The cell phone became a piece of evidence in the investiagtion when a caller were being held on $1 million bail. Ford Taurus just before the murder in Clark. using the Union County Crimestoppers tipline telephoned authorities after he Union County Prosecutor Thomas Manahan in a joint announcement Mon- Everything stemmed from a silver Taurus station wagon whose drivers had read and heard about a Taurus wagon used by the defendents to escape and day afternoon with Acting Essex County Prosecutor Donald Campolo and pulled into the Exxon gas station on March 26 at the corner of Central Avenue recalled seeing an object thrown from such a car as it rounded the circle under Clark Police Chief Anton Danco said the key piece of evidence in the investiga- and Raritan Road in Clark and purchased $10 worth of gas. Attention was the Parkway exit in Clark. tion was a cellular phone. Officials said the pair were arrested over the weekend aroused by pedestrians and gas station employees when there was an apparent "It was recovered by detectives in a damaged condition in a parking lot of a at the close of a case broken by numbers from a discarded cell phone found near struggle and cry for help from inside the vehicle. One witness called 9-1-1 at See PHONE, Page 2 Time will N&W leadership sweep away the mayfly guides education- By Cheryl Hehl Taylor to become ALJ principal Staff Writer By Michael N. Moretti They're baaaaccck — the mayflies Managing Editor that is — and with a vengeance. As expected, the face of Clark education will change in the next school year. Swarming mayflies inundated resi- Many were apprehensive about the departure of so many retiring teachers who dents of Cranford and Clark living have been in the district for so long. However, fears can be put to rest in many near the Hyatt Hills Golf Course last ways as well qualified, and in some cases well known, individuals step up to fill week, making it impossible for picn- the task at hand. ics, reading a good book, or working Arthur L. Johnson High School will bring one of its own into die principal's in the outdoor garden. office. Robert Taylor, a veteran teacher and Clark school administrator, will When the Hyatt Hills Golf Com- take over the job currently held by David Carl who will be retiring this summer mission agreed to purchase more than along with 30 veteran educators in the district. $800 worth of blue gill fish and min- The position of principal at ALJ carries a lot of responsibility given the cur- nows for the pond located on the •> « rent climate of the district Taylor has been a vice principal as well as football Cranford side of the golf course, offi- coach. He also holds degrees in physical education adminsttation from The Col- cials in bothmuncipalities thought the lege of . Taylor began teaching physical education at Colons High problem was under control. School in 1969. Unfortunately, said Township Health Officer Warren Hehl, even •n* Taylor also seems to have die respect of the faculty. Kurt Epps, who is presi- nature needs time to work. In this case dent of the teachers union and a veteran teacher at the high school, endorses it will take a few months for the 2,400 Taylor as "the best decision the school board has ever made." blue gills and minnows, which are Joseph BelTramba is one of the newer faces to come to the district. He will be natural predators of the oldest primi- the new principal at Frank Hehnly Elementary School, replacing the current tive winged insect found near lakes, principal, Linda Levine, who also is reitring. Although new to Clark, Beltramba rivers and ponds, to do their job. is not new to education. Beltramba has master's of education from William The problem first surfaced in April Paterson College as well as a master's degree in special education of emotional- when residents of both communities ly handicapped and a bachelor's degree in special education in secondary and

began calling the local health depart- * **»; elementary education. He has been teaching and administrating in New Jersey ments seeking solutions to the annoy- since 1977. He has worked in all facets of the school system as a teacher, princi- ing problem. Residents living on pal and school administrator. Georgia Street in Cranford and Clark v-hE b iHHE ojj Shirley Bergin will be replacing Joseph Streit as principal of Valley Road were especially hard bit, reporting — Ill |h "7 I- ii.itul Elementary School. Bergin has been in the education field since 1974 as teacher hundreds, even thousands of the "• U. ' H Hi I > I V. -\, and administrator. She brings with her a master* s degree in education from The swarming insects. I ; I - • 'if.'- u: ., ;r, r College of New Jersey as well as elementary and special education degrees Following the action taken to com- homes to enjoy the out- form Kean University. bat the pests, calls still came in from doors on Monday under The position of Director of Special Services will be taken by Paul J. Palozzo- those living adjacent to the site in blue skies in short sleeves. la. Palozzola has master's degree in administration and a bachelor's degree in Clark and Cranford. Hehl fielded the Playing tennis next to Bre- wer Scn o1 special education as well as fine art He is moving from a position as a special calls from both towns this week sub- ° are, above, services director in the Fort Lee public schools and had taught for a number of stituting for Clark Health Officer Scott Klimchak, 11, a fifth- years prior to that. Nancy Ogonowski who was on grader at Valley Road vacation. School and Bill Weslosky, According to Superintendent of Schools Paul Ortenzio, the candidates were 16, a sophomore at Arthur reviewed and decided upon by a review committee of six administrators. After While the mayflies are a nuisance, L. Johnson High school. four weeks advertised in The Star-Ledger, there were approximately 40 applic- Hehl said there is one consolation Left, Brittani Schroeder, 7, ants for the principal position at ALJ High School, 60 at Hehnly, and about 40 they do not bite and they are not a first-grader at Frank for the Director of Special Services. "Fifteen years ago, there would have been dangerous. Hehnly School and Michael 200 applicants but many people do not want administrative jobs now," he said. That is no consolation for residents Joy, 5, a kindergarten at "As an administrator," said Ortenzio, "I think you can make more of a differ- living with the pests. Even the simple Hehnly, play on the front ence in the lives of the students. It is more hours, I could spend up to 60 hours a act of forgetting to close a garage door yard tire swing. week working. can wreack havoc, resulting in the There were applicants from different parts of the country, such as California, need to remove thousands of may- &*+*»*< , *- -fi' Chicago and Virginia. People want to come and work in New Jersey schools flies, which die within 24 hours of because the students are among the highest achieving in the country and schools hatching from the larve stage. are able to offer the most extensive facilities, said Ortenzio. While residents are pleading for Ortenzio said the candidates they chose were based not only on their experi- some other measure of relief until the ence as teachers and education but on people skills as well "It is about educa- fish become able to consume all the tional leadership and personnel management My job as a superintendent is to larve being produced on the top of the guarantee the process of education — that there are classrooms with quality pond, the health officer said that is teaching going on — up to the students to pick up the ball." simply not possible. The use of pesti- cides, for example, would possibly kill off the fish and upset nature's delicate balance. NYPD reports bomb threat to Municipal Building Hehl said he has continued to con- By Michael N. Moretti Clark where the anonymous tip claimed the was heard in the clerk's office but was then dis- as objects being out of place. An active search sult with a Rutgers zoologist who Managing Editor bombs had been planted. covered to be nothing. also was conducted for such indicators. explained that both species of fish Warned of a threat to the security of the need to get used to their new home. nation by top ranking officals, the country is on As a result, the municipal complexes in the The Union County Bomb Squad was brought Results were being compiled Tuesday for the For instance, blue gills have to get . edge. The threat of attacks seems to be on the townships were immediately evacuated. Sour- on the scene to systematically through the mun- primary election and the Municipal Building used to their new environment and minds of all Americans. A. recent incident ces said the Clark judge was given security icipal buildings of the three towns with the was never evacuated until a positive threat was grow a little before they can consume alerted authorities to action. detail and told to leave the building. The call bomb squad dogs in a effort to sniff out any established. Police also posted officers at the all the larve. Minnows, on the other was traced from a pay phone in Brooklyn, N. Y.^ •possible bombs in the building. doors of the building to screen those entering. hand, are tiny and need to grow a little The township had a bomb scare on Tuesday but authorities are not sure what role the caller In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 utiacis OIL the when an anonymous caller to 9-1-1 phoned the The alert came at approximately 10 ajn. and before they can take on the chore at played in the incident, and why three relatively the county did not arrive until later in the day World trade Center in City, threats Police Department to report small towns were referenced in the phone call. of this kind mean something even more serious hand. Both types of fish also cannot that a bomb would explode in one of three sub- due to their searching of the two other munici- consume the large number of larve pal buildings threatened, said Bonaccorso. In to authorities and have national significance, urban New Jersey towns at 2 p.m. Apprehensions were aroused in the Cl^rk right away, Hehl said. Municipal Building although it was never eva- the interim, since there was voting going and hence, the FBI involvement, which comes The call could have had nothing to do with cuated or closed. Sources said that because there was that to consider before closing the under these highly unusual circumstances. The zoologist, he said, expects that terrorism, said Mayor Sal Bonaccorso. "We there was not a janitor on duty on Monday night building, people in the building with the Clark Bonaccorso said that precautions also were within a month or two, the problem have to take everything more seriously now and the doors were left open because of Police Department searched "every conciev- taken with incoming mail. There were a few will be under control. Until then, resi- than we did five years ago with Sept. n," he registration for the Hyatt Hills Golf course, able place;" closes, boiler rooms, etc. UPS deliveries that came that were inspected. dents have to bear with the problem. said. When the bomb-sniffing dogs arrived, they someone could feasibly have been in the build- Local police came to the Municipal Building, The good news is that the mayflies do ing who was not supposed to and been went through the entire building and found The call was reported to the Federal Bureau not take flight until the end of their undetected. according to sources in the building, following nothing. Officials are investigating further into lifecycle, living just one day once of Investigation, and then relayed to local the call. They asked people working in the the matter to find the identity of the caller and airborne. police departments in Linden, Roselle Park and A near scare occurred when a beeping sound offices if they had noticed anything unusal such motives for the call. PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 THE EAGLE - CLARK

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"In bestowing this award, Berkeley . \^» »v5^ College is recognizing the top busi- ness students of today... and the busi- ness leaders of tommorrow," said Berkeley President Mildred Garcia. "These students have demonstrated the Achievement and Perseverance to succeed in an increasingly diverse business world," David Tuder, Berkeley Heights, Governor Livingston High School, Peserverance; Mathew Malanga, Clark, Arthur L. Johnson High School, Perservance; Filipe Mendes, •' Clark, Arthur L. Johnson High High School seniors from Union County were recently honored for Achievement and School, Achievement, and Marcia Perseverance in the study of business by Berkeley College. Shown are Matthew Malan- Lawson, East Orange, Hillside High ga, left, of Clark, Marcia Lawson of East Orange, Berkeley College President Mildred School, Perservance. Garcia, Filipe Mendes of Clark and David Tuder of Berkeley Heights Osbourne and Photo Courtesy Susan Dougherty Being a good sport Matt Pask, a junior at Arthur L. Johson High Matema win School, takes a break from his session in April at a convention in New York State. One of three coordi- scholarships nators named for the tri-state area, he spoke about The Deluxe Corporation Founda- the role teens can have in the American Cancer tion has announced that Angela Society. At the Spring Volunteer Conference for Matema and Steven Osbome have American Cancer Society, Pask and fellow volunteer been awarded scholarships from the Cara Liander ran two sessions called 'ACS Teens.' W.R. HotchMss Foundation. Materna will study history at Rowan Universi- ty in Glassboro after graduating from HEWS CLIPS Arthur L. Johnson High School. Osborne will study computer science Charity golf outing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7363, Clark, is seeking toincreas e its at the College of New Jersey in Ewing Policemen's Benevolent Associa- membership. If you like fishing, after graduating from ALJ. tion Local 125 will hold an annual camping, hiking and want to learn The W.R. Hotchkiss Foundation charity golf outing Aug. 19 with the first aid, cooking skills and about awards scholarships to children of proceeds going to the William J. wood tools, then consider joining the Deluxe Corporation employees and Waterson Memorial Fund. Wateison troop. former employees. Since 1964, the was killed in the line of duty in Clark. You need to be at least 11 years old Hotchkiss Foundation has awarded The Waterson Memorial Fund and to have passed the fifth grade. If 1,202 scholarships. assists local students with a college you have bridged from a Webelos Each year, the Hotchkiss Founda- scholarship. These deserving students Den, then you are eligible to join a tion awards the maximum number of are graduating seniors from Arthur L. Boy Scout troop. scholarships allowed by IRS guide- Johnson High School. No previous scouting experience is lines — 25 percent. The Hotchkiss The event will take place at Twin needed. Four iation awarded 45 new scholar- Brooks Country Club, 600 Mountain The troop meets Wednesday even- ship and renewed 106 scholarships to Blvd., Watchung. Registration will ings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Zion students for the 2002-03 academic take place at 9 a.m., followed by a Lutheran Hall. Contact Scoutsmaster year. The program's scholarships Paul Reddick, a professional baseball scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates, recently visited breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or Tom at 732-574-2867. underwrite the first four years of warming up on the driving range or St. John the Apostle School in Clark. Reddick spoke to the children in grades three and undergraduate studies and range from four about fair play and sportmanship. putting greens. $3,500 to $6,000 each year. At 11 a.m., play will begin with a Volunteers wanted shotgun start. At hmchtime particip- Noah's Ark Animal Rescue and ants cart enjoy a barbecue lunch on the Placement is looking for volunteers to course: hot dogs, hamburgers, cold help with a variety of tasks. The lowed by a book signing. The lecture, Clark, near Garden State Parkway For more information, call club cut sandwiches, other snacks and an Clark-based group is an all-volunteer, Flea market rain or shine titled "Engaging Openings," will dis- Exit 136. Presidents Peggy and Herman Renke- assortment of cold beverages. nonprofit humane rescue A flea market and collectible show cuss the key elements at the start of Admission is $12 for adults, $10 vens at 732-382-2770, Vic Stebner at Participants can also show off skills organization. outdoors — indoors, if rain, — takes contemporary fiction. The lecture is for senior citizens; children are admit- 732-382-2514 or Class Officers Jan and win prizes for longest drive, hole Noah's Ark has been in existence place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. of interest to readers and writers alike. ted free. and Paul Sanderson at 908-233-2414. in one. closest to the pin, most accu- for approximately 10 years and is at Arthur L. Johnson High School, A former physicist, Klim worked rate drive. Following the day's events Call for reserved seating and direc- looking for people who can help for a 365 Westfield Ave. on observation and exploration satel- will be an open bat and cocktail tions at 973-667-9575. few houis each week. No experience The event will feature more than 75 lites for the space program, until reception, followed by a live-course- Family dinners resume is necessary, just a love of animals. quality dealers selling a variety of departing for the private sector to buffet dinner and dessert. TJiere will Square dance lessons The Knights of Columbus Bishop merchandise including new and used develop leading-edge communica- also be awards distributed and raffles Especially needed are volunteers to Justin J. McCarthy Council 5503, 27 items, baseball cards, memorabilia, tions technologies. He has worked as Y-Squares, a local square dance during dinner. socialize, clean and feed the many Westfield Ave., has resumed for the toys, fashion clothing, jewelry, etc., in a bartender, a freelance photographer club founded in 1963, offers weekly Sponsorship for the events is as fol- cats and dogs during the daytime classes Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Frank year 2001-02 its monthly family din- support of UNICO. and an assistant to a master chef. In lows: green sponsor, $225; tee spon- hours and on weekends. Volunteers K. Hehnly School. Each lesson costs ners at the Council Hall, Sundays, For information, call his lectures, writings and workshops, sor, $125; golf cart sponsor, $75, and also are needed several afternoons $4 per person. from 1 to 5 p.m. 201-997-9535. this award-winning storyteller enter- individual golfer, $175. and evenings during the week. tains with contemporary tales that In addition. Noah's Aik takes ani- Included in the day's festivities are Book reading, signing extend the American experience mals into nursing homes Sundays and Policy on weddings and engagements door prizes for everyone, golf carts, while transcending the ordinary. meals, beverages throughout the would love to have people join them. Christopher Klim is the author of the highly praised "Jesus Lives in Couples are encouraged to send their engagement and wedding announce- course, open bar and cocktail hour, However, the greatest need at this Trenton," a new comic novel which 'Sing Out, America!' ments to the lifestyle editor. Announcements should be typed, doubled spaced and a buffet dinner in the ballroom. time is foster homes for cats, dogs, has exceeded expectations, garnering The Starlite Chorale, under Musi- or legibly handwritten and no longer than one page. All announcements should All participants are on a first-come, kittens and puppies, as all animals are broad appeal in. New Jersey and cal Director Tony Godlefski, presents have a daytime phone number for verfication or if questions arise. first-serve basis. kept in vohitters' homes until they are recently across the country. "Sing Out, America!" with favorite Information requested for engagements are parents names, high school name adopted. Klim will appear at Barnes & American songs at 8 p.m. June 7 and and town, college name, town and degree, name of employer and town where Seeking new members Foi more information, call Noble in Clark June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Osceola Pre- located, job title and the date of marriage. Boy Scout Troop 91, sponsored by 732-815-1633. for a brief lecture and reading, fol- sbyterian Church, 1689 Raritan Road, For more information call 908-686-7700.

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SPEL TO COMBAT What's the rush? DRUGS — Members of The Board of Education accepted a proposal from board Arthur L. Johnson High member Sheila Whiting to put $60,000 to $65,000, relocated School's Student Preven- tion and Education League from seven different accounts under the board's control, get ready to perform a skit toward restoring sports programs. It seems to be as good an in the gymnasium of the idea as any but a good idea among many other possible Carl Kumpf Middle School. solutions. This Gateway Drug Skit, an It is not really clear what actually happened in the meeting award-winning drama, fea- last Tuesday night at Arthur L. Johnson High School, but the tures each of the mute, illi- decision received resounding applause from the audience. cit drug representatives in a frightening mask. A teen But does this mean it is right? Board member James Rooney walks up to each of the was correct in saying that the item should have been tabled. drugs, is embraced by it, The decision very well may have come down to just put- but finally is saved by ting the money toward sports programs, but it should have friends who pull the teen been discussed before coming to public session and voted back to the non-using on. Board President Joseph Papetti said this had been dis- group. cussed at prior meetings, and it had, but only slightly. It was never in the detail and context that it was discussed at the public meeting May 28. Board members, if in the dark about 1.1 i this, should not have had to vote after hearing it for the. first time and without preparation to explore other possibilities. This is the reason there are executive meetings, closed session, and public meetings to begin with. This topic has No great rush to succeed GOP chairman been heavily debated and the decisions surrounding it are Republicans throughout Union think. Then again, any legislation that at McDermott and nearly took the some of the most important the board has made in past years. County will meet Monday to elect, or would have created freeholder dis- county chairmanship from the former Board member Michael Timoni is correct in worrying that re-elect, their local party chairmen. County tricts could just as easily have been state Senate president and one-time this type of decision would affect the board's credibility. On the county level, members of the rescinded once Democrats took con- gubernatorial hopeful. It was close, it People in the community want results and they, judging GOP will meet the next evening to Seat trol. Or worse, Democrats then could was nasty, and Republicans say it cost from past budget votes, want their sports programs. Howev- select a leader. There aren't many have created freeholder districts in them Union County for a long time, as er, there are so many things in the school that need attention, changes anticipated at either level. By Mark Hrywna Republican counties. well as the Township of Union, where Either way, the job of Union Coun- is it right that an additional $60,000 not be discussed before Ron Frigerio of Westfield is Regional Editor Democrats have won. every year since expected to be re-elected to another ty Republican chairman can't be one then. it is designated for a particualar purpose? two-year term as the county's party duck GOP Legislature switched to that many people want right now. The Now it looks as if Frigerio will be There is no rush, is there? The concern is not only where leader, barring any major surprises Democratic control in early January, GOP has lost every county wide elec- uncontested again for the chairman- the money is going but how it is getting there. For the public, Tuesday night. the bill never came to a vote. tion since 1995, a fact that Democrats ship, a far cry from the battle that took to see board members unaware of what other board members "I don't think anyone's had a raise every November and during place in 1998. It's been suggested (hat Some might blame DiFrancesco, are doing does affect the credibility of the board. If some- tougher job in the last year than me," freeholder meetings when the mood the party needs to be torn apart before who was acting governor while the thing arises where the money is needed, this quick decision Frigerio said, pointing out that he lost strikes them. "We had a couple of bad it can be built again. Those who were bill was still alive, for not pushing the years," Frigerio said. "Politics is a could come back to haunt everyone. two state senators. C. Louis Bassano there in 1998, however, probably of Union left to take a job with the measure through when the party was cyclical business." don't want anything to do with some- New Jersey Sports & Exposition still in power. Frigerio said he was Democrats routinely raise a con- thing like that again. The only name What's your opinion about this subject? Call us Authority and Donald DiFrancesco of "led to believe" that DiFrancesco sup- siderably larger campaign war chest that has come up in some circles as the at (908) 686-9898, and enter Selection 8000. Scotch Plains became acting governor ported the bill. It might even lend cre- that doesn't go to waste. And that's next potential county leader is New Use our Infosource hotline io express your and had planned a run for governor. dence to what some believe was a not all. Politicsnj.com, an anonymous Providence GOP Chairman Bob opinions about this and other local issues. Republicans also were crushed by the power-sharing agreement for Union source of political gossip and com- Dougherty. That's not expected until Responses, will be published next week. redistricting of legislative seats, with County between DiFrancesco and mentary, last year rated Frigerio at least 2004, however, after Friger- Union County ultimately swinging state Sen. Raymond Lesniak. After among the worst county chairmen in io's next, and probably last, term. from two safe GOP and one safe all, how does the home county of a New Jersey. To be fair, Frank McDer- Always the optimist, Frigerio said Democratic district, to only one safe longtime senator who was considered mott of Westfield didn't fare any bet- he wouldn' t run for chairman again if Hometown pride Republican district. among the most powerful in New ter on the site during his final years as he didn't think Republicans had a Union County Republicans really Jersey get to be lost by his party so Union County GOP chairman. shot. "I wouldn't want to go out a had hoped — and believed — that completely? Long before Frigerio succeeded loser." and appreciation legislation to create freeholder dis- A look at the quality of GOP candi- McDermott two years ago, there were "If I didn't feel that we had a tricts in Union County, as well as dates for freeholder, and the fact that calls, and attempts, for change. In chance to win, I would walk away. The Memorial Day parade is always an occasion of sol- : Mercer and Essex, was close to few Republicans, if any, run in Eliz- 1998, Tony DiGiovanni, the former There are a lot of pluses on our side. emn joy and remembrance for all generations of Americans. becoming a reality. But as the lame abeth municipal races, makes you GOP chairman in Union, made a run We just need a break." The bond of celebration in national pride is displayed in full force on this day. Flags wave, people cheer, and veterans smile with pride at what their sacrifice has yielded to so Much easier to tell a flower from a weed many. When I was growing up, there were little nicer for everyone whom he people go on the ink side, I just walk This Memorial Day was about all those things. When many lessons to be learned, but the Shenanigans came in contact with along the way. away and never look back," said Pop. looking into the eyes of a veteran who has been to war, be it hardest and most painful of all always Pop had a way with people, you just Even though I was young, this involved trying to understand why could not help loving and respecting seemed fair to me, especially since, World War II, Korea, Vietnam or the Persian Gulf, there is human beings are so cruel to one By Cheryl Hehl more than just pride. It is so captivating for those who have Staff Writer him because whether you were a jani- from what Pop said, there was a good another. tor or president of a company, Pop chance I could be hurt again in the never had to experience war because to march in the battle is I suppose that if I haven't discov- treated you the same — with kindness future. the ultimate sacrifice, and can change a person in ways that ered what makes people tick by now, I As a journalist, I have the distinct and respect. And he knew his limita- As the night grew later and the ice only a veteran can truly understand. never will. But I still have hope, and ability to see the world in two ways — tions, which is why his best friend melted in our jelly jar glasses filled hope is all we really need. Of course, I from a professional point of view as a It is more complicated than pride. The eyes of a veteran never had to go to management and with Mom's home-brewed iced tea, know if I ever figure this whole thing reporter and as the soft-hearted, bad-mouthed Pop to get the job. Pop explained that life was not going are sad, happy, confused, focused, heroic, yet humble all at marshmallow I am in real life. It's the out it won't change how people act To say my Pop was broken hearted to always be easy, but he also said life the same time. The faces of those who stood by and those marshmallow side that tells me people toward one another or even toughen is an understatement. I only saw my was too short to let anyone rain on our who marched in the parade on that Monday in Clark speak of me. Such is the life of a person who are inherently good, kind and honest. I parade. That, he added, would be a didn't come up with that on my own. I father cry a few times in his life, but all those emotions and all they have seen and heard. Their acts tough but is a marshmallow when Ms best friend betrayed him, it tragedy in itself. inside and out. had an excellent teacher — my father. faces are different from the rest because they see things dif- broke his heart. For almost a week, he Much water has gone under the ferently. Without their sacrifices, the flag may not be what it When I was growing up, people Pop was loved by everyone who came home from work, ate dinner bridge since that day, and Pop was is today. Look at the photographs on the front page of last seemed to care more about others in knew him, and even some who didn't quietly, and sat on the front porch, right. People can be cruel, they can week's Eagle and see those things. their life, not just those close to them, know him. He smiled, laughed, chain smoking Pall Mall cigarettes disappoint and devastate us by their but even those on the perimeter of whistled and had a nice thing to say We all received a glimpse of this experience with Sept. and staring into space. actions. But in the end, we leam a val- their world. People treated everyone about everyone. A nice guy. But he A few years later when a friend be- uable lesson. 11, the attack on our country, and the devastation it caused. with the same respect — the butcher, hated fighting or controversy of any trayed me, Pop sat by my side on the kind and would rather walk away than When we come upon a tiny flower It is said that a common enemy can bond a group of people the baker, even the junk man who front porch as I pondered the disap- argue. that somehow manages to grow like nothing else, but so can a common history. rode around picking up everyone's pointment and pain. It was then that old stuff. through a crack in a dirty, crumbling It is important to remember these things for the future and Pop was also fiercely loyal to his he revealed how he personally hand- sidewalk, we admire and marvel at its not forget what has been learned. This sort of national pride It was the way things were back friends, family and co-workers. They led these situations. beauty and ability to thrive despite the had his heart, his money, the shirt off has not really been seen since World War II, according to then. Being nice wasn't something "I'm not an educated man, but the harsh environment. The bleakness his back if they asked. Unless they unusual, it was the norm. As was one thing anyone can count on is that I fades in the glory of this moment, and many veterans. This should not have been. betrayed him, lied or talked behind his cherishing relationships that develop am loyal to them no matter what," he so it is in life. Veterans' celebrations such as those that occurred on back. throughout the years. You made said. "I expect nothing less from my For all those who hurt and disap- Memorial Day are a necessity for remembering heroes and Pop was not a man to get even. He friends for life, based on mutual friends in return." point us, lie, cheat and inflict pain simply eliminated that person from unifying the community. Many of us may never experience respect. People valued and respected without any thought of the damage his life. To him, it was as if they never "So, Pop, what do you do when the type of sacrifice our veterans gave, but their pride on the each other. Their word was gold, and they are doing, there are other rare existed. He would be courteous and someone does you wrong?" I asked day of a parade gives us at least a glimpse. so was their loyalty. "flowers" that manage to thrive amid say hello because until the day Pop innocently, my voice choked with I don't know when the world the ugly side of life. They are true died, he was always a gentleman. But tears. became such a hard place to live in, blue friends, loyal to the end, no mat- IC once someone did him wrong, that 'A free press is not some marginal, entertaining but the older I get, the harder it seems "Well, kiddo, you don't fight back. ter what. And when push comes to was it. to get. In September, when the World Fighting never gets you anywhere," shove, it is always easy in the end to adjunct to a free government— it is indispensable to Athough he never talked about it, I it and an integral part of it." Trade Center tragedy occurred, I he said. What I do is keep a list — one tell a flower from a weed. As it should thought this would change people for know Pop's best friend of 35 years side is in pencil, the other in ink. Once be. —Peter C. Goldmark, the better. People came together in betrayed him when both were up for a chairman and chief executive officer, ways that even I thought were not supervisory position at Merck in Rah- way. Not that Pop wanted the job, but Our policy on letters and columns International Herald Tribune, 2000 possible. The outpouring of love and camaraderie that my fellow man had a best friend should have known that, The Clark Eagle welcomes submissions from its readers. Letters to the editor for each other was not only heart- right? or opinion pieces on any subject will be considered for publication on the opin- David Worrall warming, it showed that somewhere Even my little brother, the junkman ion pages. The Eagle Publisher beneath that hard outer shell everyone and strangers knew Pop just wanted to • This opportunity also is open to all officials and employees of the township seems to have, there was a softness work at his trade as a bricklayer and and the County of Union. 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Campbell, 66, of Clark lowing precautions: brother, Noel Jarrett; four grandchil- The Clark Health Department, in died May 20 in JFK Medical Center, • Eliminate all areas of standing dren, and four great-grandchildren. conjunction with Complete Care of Edison. Scotch Plains, will offer free blood and stagnant water such as tires, Bom in Orange, Mr. Campbell Virginia Mengo pressure and blood sugar screenings clogged gutters, pools and pool cov- lived in Irvington. before moving to June 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the ers; open garbage cans, bird baths, Virginia Mengo, 78, of Rahway, Clark 42 years ago. He was an asbes- Brewer School cafeteria, 430 West- wheel barrows and buckets, etc. formerly of Clark, died May 26 at tos worker with Local 32 in Newark field Ave. • Wear light-colored, long-sleeved home. for 35 years and retired in 1991. Mr. shirts and long pants when outdoors. Born in Bayonne, Mrs. Mengo A two-hour fast is required for the Campbell was a member of the • Limit outside activity in the early lived in Clark before moving to Rah- glucose screening. For more informa- Knights of Columbus Council 5503, evening. way seven years ago. tion, contact Health Officer Nancy Clark. Ogonowski at 732-388-3600 Ext Surviving is a daughter, Carole • Insect repellants may be applied Surviving are three daughters, Trippiedi. 3045. Kathleen Williams, Mary Kiensicld to skin or, preferably, clothing. Resi- and Patricia Adamowitz; two sons, Andrew Massa dents are urged to read all insect Jim and John; two sisters, Betty Grif- The West Nile virus repellant labels and precautionary Andrew Massa, 82, of Clark, for- The Health Department has statements. fith and Mary Pent; a brother, James, merly of Cranford, died May 31 in and 11 grandchildren. announced that official West Nile Residents with questions regarding Union Hospital. surveillance began April 15. mosquitoes and spraying must call the Bom in Bayonne, Mr. Massa lived West Nile virus is transmitted to Union County Mosquito Commission Mary A. Hamilton in Cranford before moving to Clark humans through the bite of mosqui- at 908-654-9835. Mary A. Hamilton, 86, of Toms 14 years ago. He was a weight master toes, not crows. There is no evidence To report an injured, sick or dead River, formerly of Clark, died May 24 with Best Foods, Bayonne, for 37 of person-to-person transmission or crow, residents must call Health Photo Courtesy Susan Dougherty in the Bay shore Nursing Home, years and retired in 1988. Mr. Massa transmission to or through pets. Officer Nancy Ogonowski at Members of Arthur L. Johnson High School's Key Holmdel. and his brother, Gabriel, also co- Symptoms of West Nile virus may 732-388-3600, Ext 3045, days, even- Ciub, Division 15, get Tuned into Service,' the Born in , Mrs. Hamil- owned Massa Bus Co., Bayonne, for include mild non-specific flu-like ill- ings and weekends. Only crows will theme of the New Jersey District Key Club Conven- ton lived in Clark before moving to more than 50 years. ness, high fever, chills, body aches, be picked up. All other birds, such as tion. At this year's event, held at Valley Forge, Pa., Toms River 20 years ago. She was a Also surviving are a daughter, rapid onset of headache, stiff neck, sparrows, blue jays and robins, etc., club President Matt Pask, right, was awarded a dis- member of the Silver Ridge Park Kathleen Lutkenhouse; two sons, disorientation, tremors, coma, convul- can be double-bagged 'and discarded tinguished certificate, and Mike Monagie, left, was Association of Toms River and was a John and the Rev. James Massa; a sis- sions and paralysis. The elderly, with regular trash. Only crows picked elected unanimously as the state organization's club founder of the Literacy Volunteer ter, Mary Massa, and four young and immunocompromised up in good condition — not decayed secretary. Chapter of Ocean County. grandchildren. individuals are the most susceptible. — will be submitted for testing. Art draws a crowd STUDENT UPDATE Bilella named to dean's among the 252 new members Dean's list for Slagle The student completed 190 flying list, awarded degree inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, the hours in either the T-37, T-38, orT 1A nation's oldest freshman honor Drew University student Christo- aircraft, 62 flight simulator hours, 342 Kristin Marie Bilella of Clark was society. pher E. Slagle of Clark has been academic hours, and 105 officer train- named to the dean's list for the spring A physical therapy major, Twomb- named to the dean's list for the spring ing hours, including the fundamentals 2002 semester and received her ly is the daughter of Larry and Andrea 2002 semester. of aircraft handling, instrumentation, bachelor of music degree from New Twombly of Clark. Slagle earned a mininrarn. of a 3.4 formation, and night flying. York University May 16. grade-point average, equivalent to or A 1998 graduate of Arthur L. John- better than a B+ on a scale in which A At the end of training, the officer son High School in Clark, she is the Mount St. Mary's honors equals 4.0. A biochemistry major, received an aeronautical rating of daughter of Joseph and Donna Bilella Slagle has been named to the dean's pilot in the Air Force, competent and of Clark. Several Clark residents achieved list each semester at Drew. qualified to perform the duties and Bilella will be employed by Spirit honor roll status for the second accept responsibilities thereof. Publishing in New York City. trimester of the 2001-02 academic year at Mount Saint Mary Academy, Moraes completes Air Moraes is the son of Mary Rose and Babian earns SU degree Watching. Force pilot training Alcides Moraes of Clark. He is a 1996 Named to the honor roll for achiev- Air Force 2nd Lt. Jason P. Moraes graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High Brian Babian of Clark was among ing an overall B+ average were Mar- has graduated from undergraduate School, Clark, and a 2000 graduate of the students enrolled in the S.I. New- ibel Lojo and JiUian Szymonifka, pilot training at Columbus Air Force the U.S. Air Force Academy, Color- house School of Public Communica- grade nine, and Catherine Borowski Base in Mississippi. ado Springs, Colo. Board of Education Vice President Sheila Whiting tions at Syracuse University who and Julia Ostenfeld, grade 12. and board member Kathy Borden are among the were among the academic degree can- attendees of the Arthur L. Johnson High School didates honored at the university's Mobile Meals seeks volunteers annual art show held in late May on the stage in 148th commencement ceremony con- Hough Auditorium. Art teachers Kevin Their and ducted May 12 in the university's Murk attains degree Mobile Meals, a private, not-for-profit organization that delivers meals to Sandy Hasselman greeted the crowd of parents and Carrier Dome, Steven Murk of Clark was among housebound people of all ages or income in the Westfield, Cranford, Scotch community members. Major works of open studio the graduates at the May 18 com- Plains, Fanwood and Clark area, is accepting new clients. students as well as others taking art classes were Twombly gets honors mencement for Marist College. He Nutritious dinners and lunches are delivered to homes Monday to Friday at a featured. Lauren Twombly of Clark, a stu- was awarded a bachelor of arts degree cost of $30 per week or dinner-only for $20 per week. :'v | J^j; dent at Duquesne University, was in psychology. Meals are prepared at the First Baptist Church,7170 Elm St., Westfield. They are packed and delivered by volunteers in reheatable aluminuni^trays. Volunteer scheduling is very flexible. For more information, call Jean at AT THE LIBRARY 732-233-6146 or send email to [email protected]. Screenings Wednesdays including borrowing any of the books, opportunities for local citizens to par- Funding for the beginning of the videos, audio books, music CDs and ticipate in an ongoing project to digit- project was won through the Clark Blood pressure screenings will be more. The library has a goal of 200 ize and preserve historic Clark photos Library's application to the Karma offered at the Clark Public Library, new patrons this month to celebrate and print memorabilia. Foundation for a "Tipping Grant." 303 Westfield Ave., the second Wed- National Library Card Sign-up The joint effort has been under way One of only 20 successful applicants, nesday of each month from 9:30 to Month. since May as photographs from the the Clark Library received $2,500 for 11:15 a.m. historical society collection have been 2001 and another $2,500 for 2002 to Invest in These The Clark Public Library offers all persons equal access and accessibility scanned into computer format and begin this work. The library provides Library cards available to its services, programs and activi- then indexed by a variety of topics the specially equipped computer and Clark residents, employers and ties. Any person requiring special including street address, dates, family the indexing expertise, (he training in Great Rate CDs Now! employees of Clark businesses are arrangements should contact the names and significant events. CD- computer photo enhancement is library in advance. 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Cranford Village 2,5 and 7, and it took care of one fam- at the Roselle Golf Club May 11, Improvement Association held its Green Thumb Garden Club of The Cranford Public Library, 224 the Children's Department. ily for 15 years. arranged by Bea Samowski and pres- Cranford announces the release of the Walnut Ave., will be closed Saturdays meeting at B.G. Fields restaurant. Marge Bowman said at the state ided by Pells. For every five hours a child reads Each committee chairman gave an latest in the Landmark Series, "Cran- for the summer beginning June 22. convention it was voted to have Doris Taber reported that 12 entries or listens to books, he or she will overview of what was done for the ford Five Headquarters." This latest in The library will resume Saturday "Canine Companions for Indepen- were submitted to the competition at receive a ticket to be used at the carni- year. 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"You have ROSELLE PARK — What the Cranford High School Softball team and reached the North 2, Group 3 title objective and one dream. Roselle Catholic also had a strong to go out there and prove to everyone accomplished this year was just simply outstanding. game for the third time in four years. That was to qualify for yesterday's showing in Parochial A as the girls' that you're somebody and that you To post a 22-6 record and win the Union County Tournament for the first time was a bit remarkable. Who could have predicted such success after an After a 4-5 start that included losses NJSIAA Meet of Champions at South 1,600-meter relay team qualified with can compete among the best in the 0-3 start? to state powers East Brunswick, Edi- Brunswick High School. a fourth-place finish of 4:13.83. state." son, Westfield, Roselle Park and Col- For 21 outstanding area boys' and RC's Carrieann Zielinski had a fine A runner that showed that trait was After splitting games at Colonia, Cranford found itself with a 4-5 record. Instead of letting mediocrity set in, Cranford rose to the occasion and onia, Cranford put together a school- girls' athletes, that became reality as individual performance in placing Roselle Park senior Andrew Allen. He became a champion — in more ways than one. record 18-game winning streak in they qualified with strong showings in second in the discus at 114-10 and took top honors in the 400-meter which it outscored the opposition by a the group championships last Friday sixth in the shot put at 33-0.5. intermediate hurdles in 55.51 and was The Cougars rebounded by winning a school-record 18 games in a row before falling to West Morris 1-0 in last Thursday's North Jersey, Section 2, 128-15 margin that included nine of and Saturday at Egg Harbor High On the boys' side, the Lions had second in the 110-meter high hurdles Group 3 title game. its 11 shutouts. > School. Dave Louis take third in the discus at in 14.92 in Group 1 competition. After winning the UCT for the first time with victories over Roselle Cranford came back to beat Roselle The top six participants in each 141-11, while teammate Cliff Lapaix Jeff Elisca of Roselle placed fourth Catholic, defending champion Govemer Livingston, Roselle Park and Park in the UCT semifinals and West- event from each group qualified for placed fifth at 137-2. Adam Herrel in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles the MOC. was sixth in the shot put at 47-5. Union, Cranford found a way to win another Watchung Conference- field in conference play, both 1-0 in Group 2 in 55.96. National Division title and get back to the North 2, Group 3 championship victories. As many as 13 boys' and eight Another school that placed four Summit, another Group 2 school, girls' from the area made it to the last participants in the MOC was Gover- game for the third time in four years. The Cougars fell just short of win- fared well as it sent three members of "I think the most upsetting thing was after winning the county for the first ning North 2, Group 3 again, this time competition of the high school season. nor Livingston. The Group 2 school its team to the MOC. That list included Elizabeth stand- time and clinching the conference, winning the section would've been the falling to West Morris in the final had two boys and two girls qualify. The boys' had David Webster fin- outs Gabriel Gonzalez and KiM icing on the cake," Cranford coach Terry Biunno said. "Nobody in Cranford after beating the Highlanders in th3 Marty Moroney took top honors in ish fifth in the 1,600 in 4:27.37 and Gonzalez. has ever won three championships in a season in Softball. That would have quarterfinals last year and in the final the javelin at 178-3, while Michael sixth in the pole vault at 12-0, while Gabriel placed fourth in the shot been a cool thing to do." two years ago. Carmody was fifth in the 800 in teammate Marquis White also fin- put at 55-7.5, while Kiki took third in 1:58.02. Three times was the charm for West Morris as it lost to the Cougars in the Here's a closer look at a spectacular the discus at 187-6. ished in sixth in the pole vault at 12-0. final two years ago (5-4 in 14-innings) and in the quarterfinal round last campaign: On the girls' side, Megs DiDario Ashley Holmes placed second in The Group 4 school also received finished fourth in the 800 with a season. 2002 (22-6) another third-place finish as Michelle the girls' shot put at 39.1.75. The Highlanders scored an unearned run in the bottom of the first inning (H) East Brunswick 4, Cranford 0 2:17.25 time and was fifth in the Cranford, a Group 3 school, Cintron heaved 39-8.25 in the girls' 3,200 in 11:30.64. Dana McCurdy and hung on to win their first sectional title since 1994. (A) Edison defeated Cranford shot put. advanced senior K.C. Brown. He "I can't be disappointed in my team," Biunno said. "They never say die (A) Westfield 3, Cranford 1 placed third in the 110-meter hurdles placed second in the 3,200 in a time of "We have a very good team," Eli- and never give up." (H) Cranford 11, Scotch Plains 1 in 15.34. 9:37.12. zabeth senior Nelson Castro said. Pia Ruth of Linden qualified in the Despite Mandy Lee's three-hit, 11-strikeout performance, Cranford had (H) Cranford 12, Shabazz 0 "Every year people don't think we "It was really hot and I got tired," several chances to score against the West Morris righthander. (A) Cranford 10, Linden 0 110-meter hurdles as she finished Cranford junior runner Kristelle Man- have a good team, but we always fifth in Group 4 in a time of 14.85. The Cougars had runners on base in their final three innings, but couldn't (H) R. Park 2, Cranford 0 (8 inn.) come through in the end." uyag said. "I could've done better, but push a run across. (A) Cranford 3, Iselin Kennedy 1 Hillside, a Group 2 school, was rep- I tried my best K.C. did really well, Castro was on hand to run in the resented by Jaminah Bristow, who Cranford's best opportunity came in the top of the sixth inning as it loaded (A) Colonia 2, Cranford 0 800-meter run and the 1,600-meter though." the bases with one out. Lee escaped the jam as she registered a strikeout and (A) Cranford 11, Elizabeth 0 placed fourth in the girls' 200 in 26.32 Manuyag felt she could take some relay. and sixth in the 400 in 1.00.41. induced a popout to end the threat. (H) Cranford 2, Piscataway 1 positives from participating in the "We couldn't deliver any key hits," Biunno said. "She (Lee) pitched very (A) Cranford 11, Ridge 0 MOC qualifiers a special group group championships. well. It's frustrating at best because our bats had become much better." (H) Cranford 7, Roselle Catholic 1 "Training is hard, but meets are A lack of run production was what plagued the Cougars earlier in the year (H) Cranford 8, Union 0 The following is a list of local athletes who qualified for yesterday's annual fun," Manuyag said. "You get to see as they lost their first three games. After setbacks to Group 4 Middlesex (H) Cranford 13, Irvington 0 NJSIAA Meet of Champions at South Brunswick: how well you're doing. I'm going to County foes East Brunswick and Edison, the Cougars were downed at con- (A) Cranford 13, East Side 1 BOYS' (13) run cross country in the fall, so hope- ference rival Westfield 3-1. Group 4: Gabriel Gonzalez, Elizabeth, shot put; Kiki Gonzalez, Elizabeth, (A) Cranford 5, Gov. Livingston 0 fully I can get more endurance." The bats then came alive in the next three games as Cranford brought its discus. (H) Cranford 2, Johnson 1 Andre Callender of Roselle, who record back to .500. Group 3: Kevin Brown, Cranford, 3,200. (H) Cranford 22, Shabazz 0 attends Seton Hall Prep, had an out- Cranford crushed visiting Scotch Plains 11-1 and Shabazz 12-0 before Group 2: Michael Carmody, Gov. Livingston, 800; David Webster, Summit, standing performance as he finished (A) Cranford 1, Roselle Park 0 blanking Linden 10-0 in Linden. (A) Cranford 3, Union 0 1,600 and pole vault; Jeff Elisca, Roselle, 55.96; Marty Moroney, Gov. first in two events and second in anoh- The Cougars then lost two of their next three games. Cranford lost a 2-0 (H) Cranford 1, Westfield 0 Livingston; javelin; Marquis White, Summit, pole vault. ter in Parochial A. eight-inning decision at home to Roselle Park before beating Iselin Kennedy (A) Cranford 4, Scotch Plains 3 Group 1: Andrew Allen, Roselle Park, 110-meter high hurdles and Callender won the 100-meter dash 3-1 and losing to Colonia 2-0 in games played at Colonia. (H) Cranford 7, Mendham 1 400-meter high hurdles. in 11.17 and the 110-meter high hur- Cranford followed the Colonia setback with an 11-0 win at Elizabeth and (H) Cranford 6, Linden 5 Parochial A: Adam Herrel, Roselle Catholic, shot put; Dave Louis, Roselle dles in 14.30. He took second in the then edged non-conference rival Piscataway 2-1 at home. The Cougars were (A) Cranford 10, Mount Olive 1 Catholic, discus; Cliff Lapaix, Roselle Catholic, discus. 200-meter dash in 22.60. on their way. (H) Cranford 2, Kearny 1 Andre Callender of Roselle (Seton Hall Prep), 100, 200 and 110-meter high Group 2 school Johnson was repre- (A) West Morris 1, Cranford 0 sented as senior Kristen Dunn tied for Getting the sixth seed in the UCT, Cranford knocked off Roselle Catholic hurdles. ., ,. ,...,. 7-1 and then GL 5-0 behind superb pitching form junior Christine Pemoulie Record: 22-6 Here's a look at how they qualified at last weekend's group competition at sixth in the high jump at 5-0. Watcbung-National: 8-L champs "Kristen jumped in the MOC last Then came a 1-0 win over Roselle Park in the semifinals and a 3-0 win Egg Harbor: over Union in the final. Pemoulie allowed only one run in 28 UCT innings. UCT: 4-0, champs Gabriel Gonzalez, Elizabeth, Group 4: Fourth in shot put at 55-7.5. year, so we're pleased to have her North 2, Group 3: 2-1, finalists back," Johnson coach Mark Lebowitz She finished the season with a 16-6 record and had won 15 straight prior to Kiki Gonzalez, Elizabeth, Group 4: Third in discus at 187-6. getting the loss against West Morris. Home: 12-2 Kevin Brown, Cranford, Group 3: Second in 3,200 in 9:37.12. said. "Bringing an athlete to the MOC Away: 10-4 is always a privilege." Cranford defeated Westfield 1-0 at home and then Keamy 2-1 at home to Michael Carmody, Gov. Livingston, Group 2: Fifth in 800 in 1:58.02. clinch its conference title. Shutouts: 11 Rain date is today David Webster, Summit, Group 2: Fifth in 1,600 in 4:27.37 and sixth in State tournament wins came at home against Mendham 7-1 and at Mount Extra innings: 0-1 pole vault in 12-0. If the MOC was rained out yester- School-record win streak: 18 day — rain was predicted for Wed- Olive 10-1. Jeff Elisca, Roselle, Group 2: Fourth in 400-meter intermediate hurdles in Pemoulie and junior catcher Lauren O'Donnell will be one of the best 55.96. nesday earlier this week — then it will Cranford Baseball take place today at South Brunswick. pitcher-catcher batteries in the area next year as both look forward to their Marty Moroney, Gov. Livingston, Group 2: First in javelin at 178-3. senior season. Basics Camp in Aug. Marquis White, Summit, Group 2: Sixth in pole vault at 12-0. Yesterday's schedule had the field This coming August, Bob Segear Andrew Allen, Roselle Park, Group 1: Second in 110-meter high hurdles events starting at 3:30 p.m. and the will be presenting his 15th annual in 14.92 and first in 400-meter intermediate hurdles in 55.51. running events at 4:30 p.m. Poskay's record lacrosse Cranford Baseball Basics Summer Adam Herrel, Roselle Catholic, Parochial A: Sixth in shot put at 47-5. The top six finishers in each event Camp. Dave Louis, Roselle Catholic, Parochial A: Third in discus at 141-11. in the boys' and girls' competition • The camp will run the week of Aug. Cliff Lapaix, Roselle Catholic, Parochial A: Fifth in discus at 137-2. place. number comes in at 468 5-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the rear of Andre Callender of Roselle (SHP), Parochial A: First in 100 in 11.17, sec- As far as team titles in the boys' By Jeff Wolfrum the Orange Avenue Middle School. ond in 200 in 22.60 and first in 110-meter high hurdles in 14.30. group competition, Winslow won Staff Writer The camp will feature the 2002 Group 4 for its first title since winning A shocking way to end a season. Division 2 College Baseball Coach of GIRLS' (8 and one team) in 1990 when called Edgewood. Wil- The Johnson High School boys' lacrosse team not only lost 15-1 last Satur- the Year, Steve Svenson of Felician Group 4: Pia Ruth, Linden, 110-meter hurdles; Michelle Cintron, Elizabeth, lingboro won Group 3 to win its first day at Ridgewood in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA/PSEG Tournament, College, as well as the Cranford High shot put. title since 1994. Bridgeton won Group but also had its star player shut out from scoring. School coaching staff and past and Group 2: Jaminah Bristow, Hillside, 200 and 400; Megs DiDario, Gov. 2 to win its first title since 1995, while Senior attackman Matt Poskay, the state's all-time leading scorer with 468 current Cougar players. Livingston, 800 and 3,200; Dana McCurdy, Gov. Livingston, 110-meter hur- Metuchen won Group 1 for the first points, was stopped by future University of Virginia teammate Mike Culver. The Cranford Baseball Basics dles: Kristin Dunn, Johnson, high jump; Ashley Holmes, Summit, shot put. time since 1999 and for the fourth Poskay had recorded at least one point in each of his previous 77 games. Summer Camp will include a com- Parochial A: Carrieann Zielinski, Roselle Catholic, Sixth in shot put and time in the past eight years. CBA won Ridgewood, ranked No. 2 in the state, received strong defensive play from prehensive assortment of daily offen- second in discus; Roselle Catholic, fourth in 1,600-meter relay. Parochial A for the fourth straight Derek Pilipak, Mike Chase and Rob Nelson in limiting Poskay to only two shots sive and defensive drills, as well as Here's a look at how they qualified at last weekend's group competition at year and Gloucester Catholic Paroc- on net. afternoon games that will reinforce Egg Harbor: hial B for the second straight. Johnson, which finished at 13-9, played much more inspired in its 11-8 vic- the skills that are being taught. Pia Ruth, Linden, Group 4: Fifth in 110-meter hurdles in 14.85. On the girls' side, Eastern won tory over host West Morris May 29 in second-round play in Long Valley. All participants will receive a com- Michelle Cintron, Elizabeth, Group 4: Third in shot put at 39-8.25. Group 4 for the first time and Willing- Junior attackman Kevin Nolan had three goals and four assists, giving him plimentary shirt and take part in the Jaminah Bristow, Hillside, Group 2: Fourth in 200 in 26.32 and sixth in boro won Group 3 for its first title more than 100 points for the season. increasingly popular Baseball Basics 400 in 1:00.41. since 1999. Bridgeton won Group 2 Nolan pushed his season total to 106 points and his career total to 313, third- Challenge that will give them a Megs DiDario, Gov. Livingston, Group 2: Fourth in 800 in 2:17.25 and for the fifth time in six years, while best in New Jersey history behind Poskay (468) and Princeton's Whitney Hayes chance to win additional great prizes. fifth in 3,200 in 11:30.64. Glen Rock captured Group 1 for the (373). Applications are available at Mr. Dana McCurdy, Gov. Livingston, Group 2: Third in 110-meter hurdles in third straight year. Immaculate Heart Poskay added three goals and one assist in the contest as the Crusaders out- J's Pizza House, the Pink Submarine, 15.34. won Parochial A for the first time and scored West Morris 3-1 in the final quarter. Bagel America and II Giardino's Kristin Dunn, Johnson, Group 2: Sixth in high jump at 5-0. Pingry Parochial B for the second In first-round action, Johnson defeated visiting Christian Brothers Academy Pizza. Ashley Holmes, Summit, Group 2: Second in shot put at 39-1.75. straight year. 15-11 on May 24. Poskay scored three of his nine goals in the fourth quarter to More information may be obtained Carrieann Zielinski, Roselle Catholic, Parochial A: Sixth in shot put at The GL boys' and girls' both fin- lead the charge. by calling Segear at 908-276-2453 or 33-0.5 and second in discus at 114-10. ished 12th in their Group 2 Junior midfielder Wayne Giampino, who had four goals, ignited a six-goal 908-272-4359. Roselle Catholic, Parochial A: Fourth in 1,600-meter relay in 4:13.83. competition. rally to snap a 9-9 tie. Nolan had six assists. Liberty Science Center Ni

Science and F&ntif Finn PAGE 8 — THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 THE EAGLE OBITUARIES RELIGION Gerald Cassidy University, Newark, where he Walking the Labyrinth close look at many of the significant one year until the New Testament Caroline Ferino received a degree in business admi- chapters. To make this journey more study has been completed. The ses- The First Presbyterian Church of Caroline Ferino, 86, of Cianford Gerald Cassidy, 62, of Cranford, nistration. Mr. Jacobs was a partner meaningful, a 226-page commentary sions meet in an informal setting in Cranford in conjunction with Com- died May 26 in Union Hospital. formerly of Roselle Park, died May with his brother, Peter, and both own- filled with maps, charts and diagrams Cranford with Pastor Frank Sforza of munity Inc. will sponsor a series of Bom in West Virginia, Mrs. Ferino 29 in Union Hospital. ed and operated the Riverside Inn, will be available. This study is Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Labyrinth Walks. All walks will be at resided in Brooklyn before moving to Bom in Glasgow, Scotland, Mr. Cranfoid, for the last seven years. designed in such a way that one may Fellowship. the First Presbyterian Church, 11 Cranford more than two years ago. Cassidy lived in Newark, Roselle Surviving are are his parents, Wil- enter into the journey at any time or For more information or to enroll, Springfield Ave. The community and She was a seamstress at Made Rite Park and Scotch Plains before moving liam G. and Eugenia Jacobs, and a even for a single session. call 908-276-6244. surrounding towns are invited to Dresses, Brooklyn, for many years to Cranford nine years ago. He was an brother, Peter. Sessions for the first half of the participate. until she retired. operations manager for National Car Bible covering the Old Testament will Sell it with a classified ad, Surviving are a son, Joseph, and Rental, Newark and Manhattan, for The first walk of the series was Feb. continue Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. for 1-800-564-8911. five grandchildren. 20 years and retired in 2000. Previ- 3. Additional walks take place from 1 ously, Mr. Cassidy was a compositor Andrew Massa to 4 p.m., July 7 and Aug. 4. and proofreader for the Highton Co. Andrew Massa, 82, of Clark, for- Walking the Labyrinth is an ancient spiritual practice of prayer and medi- and Barton Press, both in Newark. He merly of Cranford, died May 31 in WORSHIP CALENDAR tation that is being rediscovered in the Anna A. Ming received a bachelor's degree from Union Hospital. APOSTOLIC youth ministries, Thursdays 7pm. "Fire of Strathclyde University in Scotland. present day. The 11-ringed pattern, Worship" Renewal Services, monthly Anna A. ming, 78, of Cianford Mr. Cassidy served as vice president painted on a canvas sheet, is modeled (childcare available). We also offer full died May 29 in Overlook Hospital, Bom in Bayonne, Mr. Massa lived CORNERSTONE APOSTOLIC CHURCH Christian counseling, addiction recovery of the Newark Typographical Union in Cranford before moving to Clark on the 13th-century labyrinth in the Currently meeting at groups, and many other fellowship groups. Summit. and also served as the president of the Chartres Cathedral. At that time, St. Lukes Episcopal Church Come visit us anytime at our Family Worship 14 years ago. He was a weight master Center, 69 Myrtle Street, Cranfori NJ, Born in Titusville, Pa., Mrs. Uling Southwyck Condominium. He was a walking the labyrinth symbolized the 398 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083 moved to Cranford in. 1952. She own- with Best Foods. Bayonne, for 37 Pastor Michael Gibney 908709-9600. Clem Salerno, Senior Pastor. member of the Scots-American Club, years and retired in 1988. Mr. Massa Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem for 973-912-0522 or web site: ed Plymouth Industrial Maintenance, WWW.NOPAST.COM Keamy. and his brother, Gabriel, also co- people who could not make the trip Cranford, from 1958 (hrough 1986. personally. Services: Sunday HAM, Thursday 7:30 PM PENTECOSTAL Mrs. Uling was a waitress for the Surviving are his wife of 24 years, owned Massa Bus Co., Bayonne, for Sunday School 3-6 yr. olds, For information concerning the 7-12 yr. olds, Nursery TRINITY PENTECOSTAL Coach and Four Restaurant, Cranford, Maureen, and two sons, John Russell more than 50 years. He was a past HOLINESS FELLOWSHIP Labyrinth, call the church office at Free Home Bible Course Available! for 14 years. and Michael Gerald. president of the Best Foods Credit ALL ARE WELCOME! Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Midweek Service. Sun. 908-276-8440. 10am Nursing Home Ministry. Sun. 11 am Surviving are three daughters, Union. Mr. Massa was a participant in Sunday School. Sun. 6:30pm Worship. Sat. Jeffrey B. Jacobs the WISE Program at Union Hospital. CHURCH OF CHRIST 7:30pm Pentecostal Prayer. (Cali for location Kathleen Stokes, Rosemary Schultz About the Bible information) and Maureen Collins; a son, James; Jeffrey B. Jacobs, 42, of Cranford THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Frank Sforza Also surviving are a daughter, meets at Millbum Mall, Suite 6 three sister, Mary HiHage, Elizabeth died May 30 in Union Hospital. "Journey of a Lifetime" is a doable (908) 276-6244 Kathleen Lutkenhouse; two sons, 2933 Vauxhall Road, Vauxhall, New Jersey. We THF1 @juno.com Kline and Margaret LaLonde; 12 Bom in East Orange, Mr. Jacobs John and the Rev. James Massa; a-sis-. study for interested students of all welcome you to onr Worship Services where the Age-Integrated grandchildren, and eight great- lived in Cranford for most of his life. ter, Mary Massa, and four ages, providing a working knowledge Bible ONLY is She Standard of authority. A "Whole Family" Approach to ministry. We are simply Christians without being "God sets the solitary in families/" grandchildren. He was a graduate in 1982 of Rutgers grandchildren. of every book in the Bible, as well as a members of any denomination. You too can be just a Christian only. (acts-ll:26,1 Pet4:16). The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus built His ROMAN CATHOLIC only one church (Matt 16:18, Eph 5:23, Rom EDUCATION 16:16). Therefore, all the churches NOT found ST. LEO'S CHURCH 103 Myrtle Ave., in the Bible are Perverted Churches that exist Irvington, 372-1272. Schedule for Masses: Safe boating course Camp of creativity ers are trained in this exciting curricu- range with a suspected or known edu- with out Bible authority and are sinful. Thus Saturday Eve. 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m., lum and are camp teachers. cational disability should call James failure to discern the truth from error is Fata!. 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Sunday 10 am Bible Study Coast Boating School will conduct Orange Avenue School will host There is a camp registration fee of V. McLaughlin at the Cranford school (Spanish); Weekdays: Monday to Friday: 7:00 a personal watercraft/safe boating Camp Invention, a national summer 11 am Worship Service a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12 noon. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m., $185. After May 30, there is a $10 late district at 908-709-6219 or send a 6 pm Evening Service 12:00 noon. Holydays: Eve 7:30 p.m., course, under the New Jersey State day camp that encourages elementary Wednesday 7:30 pm Bible Study Holyday: 7:00 ajn., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon. registration fee. Registration fees written request for an evaluation to We are offering a private Bible Study at your law, at Union County College, 1033 children to develop their innate crea- the school district. Include the follow- Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays includes snacks, a T-shirt and allv convenience free for the asking. following the 12:00 noon Mass and at 7:15 Springfield Ave., Cranford, June 17 tive abilities. The program will be activities. Registration is limited. For ing information: If you have a Bible question please call 908- 964-6356. p.m. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 1:00 to and 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. July 22-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. more information, visit the Web site • Child's name, age, address an1 2:00 p.m. and following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. For more information or to register, for children currently in first through Harry Persaud Evangelist. at www.campinvention.org or call suspected or known disability. NOTE: All copy changes must be made in call 908-709-7601. fifth grade. 800-968-4332. • Parents or legal guardian's name NON- writing and received by Worrall community Camp Invention is designed to and address. DENOMINATIONAL Newspapers no later than 12:00 Noon, Fridays promote creative learning by provid- prior to the following week's publication. Project Graduation Written requests should be mailed Please address changes to: VIS ing children with hands-on, interac- Students with disabilities CALVARY TABERNACLE This year is Cranford High to: James V. McLaughlin, Director of tive activities that encourage creative The Cranford School District is "We're Here for You!" School's 100th anniversary. Plans Special Services, Cranford Public Contemporary Worship; Bible based, life solutions. Children participate in five responsible for providing a system of have been under way for Project Gra- Schools, 132 Thomas St., Cranford, application teachings, Sundays 10am inventive classes each day, which free, appropriate public education to (childcare available). Exciting children's Grace M. duation for a number of months. On 07016. ministries (Calvary Kidz); relevant prayer Worrali Community Newspapers include disassembling old machinery students with disabilities 3 through 21 June 25, more than 200 students will meetings, Wednesdays 7 pm. Active and alive 1291 Stuyvesant Ave. Union, NJ 07083 and using the parts to make their own years of age. Individuals and families P.O. Box 3109 be graduating; Project Graduation invention, exploring physics by play- who know of a child within this age Save your newspaper for recycling. planned a fun-filled evening for them. ing with marbles and designing inven- It is a safe drug- and alchohol-free tions to travel to outer space. evening of activities that takes place Camp Invention was started in right in Cranford. 1990 by the National Inventors Hall The evening is filled with food and of Fame in Akron, Ohio, a nationally interactive activities for all the stu- recognized, nonprofit resource center dents. There will be a disc jockey, for creativity. Camp Invention started hypnotist and palm reader. Each stu- in New Jersey in the summer of 1996. dent also receives a gift at the end of This year, more than 400 camps will the evening.;!; be offered nationwide, 17 in New Many volunteers have been active Jersey. Camp Invention was offered Totally the last several months setting the through a partnership with the Cran- agenda for the evening. Help is ford schools. needed to have this evening be Carey Kane, a Somerville resident memorable for this very celebratory and the state director for the program, class. The evening costs about said, "The interactive activities spark $20,000. the imaginations of children while Free combining science, math, history and PUBLIC NOTICE the arts — but most of all fun." Camp MEETING DATE CHANGE Invention features a low staff-to- The Hyatt Hills Golf Course Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June camper ratio, with one staff member 20th, 2002 In Clark, New Jersey has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 27th, 2002 for every eight campers. Local teach- due to graduation ceremonies. The meeting will begin with Closed Ses- PUBLIC NOTICE Checking sion at 7 p.m. in Room 16, CLARK MUNICI- PAL BUILDING Followed by Open Session. TOWNSHIP OF CLARK U1762 CCE June 6, 2002 ($5.27) THE CLARK TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ANNOUNCES THE CANCELLATION OF THE EXECU- TOWNSHIP OF CLARK TIVE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WED- NOTICE TO BIDDERS NESDAY, JUNE 12, 2002. Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- J. Gentry posals will be received by the Township of Secretary, Bd. of Adj. Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the 5/31/02 Design and Construction/Renovations U1771 CCE June 6, 2002 ($4.65) with lor the Senior Fitness Center, Senior Aerobics Room and Restroom Upgrades at the Brewer Municipal Build- TOWNSHIP OF CLARK Ing and opened and read in public by the NOTICE TO BIDDERS Township Engineer for the Township of Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- Clark, Room 16, 430 Westfield Ave., Clark, posals will be received by the Township of New Jersey, on June 17, 2002 at 10:30 am, Clark, Union County, New Jersey for the prevailing time. Construction of a Girl's Softball Field- house, Brewer Fields, Clark, NJ, and Specifications for the proposed work, opened and read in public by the Township prepared by Richard O'Connor, Township Engineer for the Township of Clark, Room Engineer, are on file in the office of the 16, 430 Westfield Ave., Clark, New Jersey, Free Cash! Township Clerk, Room 28, 43O Westfield on June 17, 2002 at 10:00 am, prevailing Ave., Clark, New Jersey, and may be time. inspected by prospective bidders during regular business hours between 8:30 a.m. . Contract Drawings for the proposed work and 4:O0 p.m. prepared by David Cochrane, Architect, Bidders will be furnished with a copy of and Specifications for the proposed work, the Specifications by request upon proper prepared by Richard O'Connor, Township notice and payment of a non-refundable Engineer, are on file in the office of the charge of $40. payable to the Township of Township Clerk, Room 28, 430 Westfield Clark to defray the cost thereof. Proposals Ave., Clark, New Jersey, and may be must be made on the standard proposal inspected by prospective bidders during forms in the manner designated in the Con- regular business hours between 8:30 a.m. tract documents. Proposals must be and 4:00 p.m. Just Fill Out and Bring in This Coupon and We'll Deposit "1 enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the Bidders will be furnished with a copy of name and address of the Bidder, and the the Contract Drawings and Specifications name of the work on the outside; addressee by request upon proper notice and payment I $15 in Your Account When You Open a New Totally Free to Mayor and Council, Township of Clark; of a non-refundable charge of $40. payable I and must be accompanied by a statement to the Township of Clark to defray the cost Advantage Checking Account for $250 or More! of Consent of Surety from a surety com- thereof. Proposals must be made on the pany authorized to do business in the State standard proposal forms in the manner I of New Jersey and acceptable to the Town- designated in the Contract documents. I ship and either a Bid Bond or a Certified Proposals must be enclosed in sealed Name(s)_ Check drawn to the order of Treasurer of envelopes bearing the name and address I the Township of Clark for not less than ten of the Bidder, and the name of the work on percent (10%) of the amount bid, except the outside; addressed to Mayor and Coun- I that the check need not exceed cil, Township of Clark; and must be accom- Address_ $20,000.00. panied by a statement of Consent of Surety from a surety company authorized to do I The Township reserves the right to business in the State of New Jersey and I require a complete financial and experi- acceptable to the Township and either a Bid City ence statement from prospective bidders Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the I State Zip_ showing that they have satisfactorily com- order of Treasurer of the Township of Clark pleted work of the nature required before for not less than ten percent (10%) of the I awarding the Contract. amount bid, except that the check need not Phone Proposals for this Contract will be exceed $20,000.00. I Date accepted only from bidders who have prop- erly qualified in accordance with the The Township reserves the right to I requirements of the Contract Documents. require a complete financial and experi- The Township reserves the right to reject ence statement from prospective bidders any or all bids or to waive any informalities showing that they have satisfactorily com- where such Informality is not detrimental to pleted work of the nature required before the best interest of the Township. The right awarding the Contract. is also reserved to increase or decrease the Proposals for this Contract will be quantities specified in the manner desig- accepted only from bidders who have prop- Unlimited Checkwriting • No Minimum Balance Requirement nated in the Specifications. erly qualified in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall be required The Township reserves the right to reject to comply with the following: any or all bids or to waive any informalities First Check Order is Free A Anti-Kickback Regulations under where such informality is not detrimental to Section 2 of the Act of June 13, the best interest of the Township. The right This Bonus is a cash ofier valid only at the office shown below. One cash gift per account. Accounts opened with funds transferred from existing Columbia Bank 1934, known as the Copeland Act. is also reserved to increase or decrease the B. The Affirmative Action requirements quantities specified in the manner desig- accounts are not eligible for the free cash offer. To receive free cash, new accounts must be opened with required minimum deposit Free cash offer may be of P.L. 1975, c. 127. nated in the Specifications. discontinued without prior notice. Umit 3 free cash gifts per household. Free cash gift will be deposited directly into your new account at opening. C. The provisions of the New Jersey The successful bidder shall be required Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of to comply with the following: the Laws of 1963, effective January A. Anti-Kickback Regulations under 1. 1964. Section 2 of the Act of June 13, D. AH bidders are required to comply 1934, known as the Copeland Act. with the Realisations of P.L. 1999, Convenience c.238, "The Public Works Contrac- B. The Affirmative Action requirements tor Regulations Act" when dealing of P.L. 1975, c. 127. Columbia C. The provisions of the New Jersey with repair, maintenance or Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of Counts! improvements to a public building. the Laws of 1963, effective January AH bids shall be binding upon the bidder 1, 1964. for a period of 60 days subsequent to the D. All bidders are required to comply Bank opening of bids. with the Regulations of P.L. 1999, BY ORDER OF the Mayor and Township c.238, "The Public Works Contrac- Convenient Offices Throughout New Jersey Extended Drive-Up Council of the Township of Clark, Union tor Regulations Act" when dealing County, New Jersey. with repair, maintenance or Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor improvements to a public building. Banking Hours U1758 CCE June 6, 2002 ($40.61) All bids shall be binding upon the bidder 1100 Raritan Road • Clark, NJ 07066 for a period of 60 days subsequent to the opening of bids. CLARK PLANNING BOARD BY ORDER OF the Mayor and Township (732) 381-5515 The Clark Planning Board's previously Council of the Township of Clark, Union 24-Hour ATMs scheduled executive meeting to be held on County, New Jersey. toajio.coiutnbfflbankoniine.com June 10, 2002 has been cancelled. Sal Bonaccorso, Mayor (at Most Offfces) U1776 CCE June 6, 2002 <$2.48) U17S9 CCE June 6, 2002 ($39.99) i Member FDiC Count on Columbia. RECEIVED •JUW - 6 2002

• Arts • Entertainment • Classified • Real Estate County • Automotive WORRALL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JUNE 06, 2002 - SECTION B http ://www- f ocalsource,coiti Future Bond sale funds $84 million in projects County secures 4.51 percent interest rate • Computer equipment for Union County strength," according to Fitch Ratings, which judgment College, $1.87 million. recently maintained a Aaa bond rating for By Mark Hrywna some dating as far back as the early 1990s. • Design and engineering, $1.75 million. Union County. Nicholas Scutari is tackling Regional Editor The $83.9 million in bonds will fund numer- • Improvements at Wheeler and Rahway one of the toughest problems Salomon Smith Barney secured the winning Direct debt levels, those the county is direct- ous capital projects and equipment purchases. pools, $1.53 million. ly responsible for, are low at $387 per capita 0.5 facing public officials — mak- bid for Union County's bond sale May 29 with Among the largest projects are: • Road and bridge, $1.5 million. ing decisions for future genera- a net interest rate of 4.51 percent, besting percent of equalized value. Overall debt levels, • Rehabilitation and renovation of county • Reconstruction of East Milton Avenue those issued by all government entities in the tions' benefit. The freeholder Wachovia Bank, which submitted a bid of bridge, Rahway, $1,392 million. from Linden said he was focus- 4.549 percent courthouse complex, $14 million. county, are moderate at $1,157 per capita and • Improvements to buildings, Division of 1.5 percent of equalized value. In 1999, overall ing on the challenge of alloca- "It's an excellent rate," Director of Finance • Project Downtown Union County, $5.2 Building Services, $1.25 million. tion of resources from the coun- Lawrence Caroselli said. "Market conditions million net debt was $1,632 per capita and 2.6 percent • Equipment and machinery for the of true market value. ty's open space trust fund. were excellent for us at this time." • Improvements to various buildings, $5 Vocational-Technical School, $1.16 million. Maintaining open space sure The total interest on the $83.9 million in million. • Acquisition of automotive vehicles, $1,051 According to Caroselli, the county's bonded had the support of the crowds bonds will be $41.1 million, which will begin to • Renovation of the old county jail and million. debt as of Dec. 31 is $118,512,000. The coun- Saturday at the craft show at be paid off annually next year until 2018. The equipment, $4.33 million. Market conditions warranted selling short- ty's authorized debt as of Dec. 31 is Nomahegan Park in Cranford. annual interest rate begins at 3 percent throagh • Renovation of the old county jail, $3.5 term notes in recent years, Caroselli said, get- $269,109,879, with all authorized and guaran- Scutari said, of this program, 2005 until it rises to 4 percent from 2006-11; million. ting cash through notes, and rolling over the teed debt at 0.78 percent of debt capacity. By "We need to maintain what 4.125 percent in 2013; 4.25 percent in 2014; 4.5 » Equipment and machinery for Union Coun- notes year to year. Short-term bond anticipation law, counties have a debt limit of 2 percent little open space there is avail- percent in 2015, before topping 5 percent from ty College, $3.14 million. notes have maturities of no more than 12 In 1999, the county went out for bonds and able in urban and suburban 2016-18. • Various parks and recreation equipment, months and must be rolled over or permanently areas as well." received a net interest cost of 4.9923 percent Caroselli said the interest rates are extremely $2,672 million. funded after one year. from Salomon Smith Barney on $43.4 million favorable, adding that rates had dropped over • Flood control, $2,566 million. The county now will be paying off the $84 in general obligation bonds and 4.3 percent the last several weeks. • Park improvements, $2,085 million. million of notes, by issuing the permanent from First Union Capital Market Corporation Left The bond sale consolidated all bond ordi- • Senior Focus, a program awarding grants to bonds, which will be paid off in about 12 to 15 for $3.3 in county college bonds. The net inter- nances being funded, most that had been municipalities for improvements relating to years. est cost was $22.13 million. Those bonds are Out approved within the last three to five years, but senior centers and programming, $2.84 million. The county's debt picture is "a credit scheduled to be paid off by 2018.

By Frank Capece

A few years ago, Scutari led Police Academy graduates 35 the charge to rehabilitate Wheel- er Park on the corner of South Cadets culminate 16-week program agencies, ranging from police depart- Wood Avenue and Route 1 in ments within and outside of Union Linden. But despite the program By Mark Hrywna minated fourth months of training County, as well as New Jersey Trans- support, it still makes me Regional Editor with a graduation ceremony May 29 it, New York/New Jersey Waterfront wonder if the so-called future They entered, walking stoically in at the Union County Arts Center in Commission and local colleges and generations will appreciate the full dress uniform, led by a bagpiper. Rahway. The cadets endured the universities. current efforts. They exited the same way, only with 16-week program, starting each day at The class of 35 graduates included There is a good deal of refer- some hoots and hollers from friends 5 a.m. with calisthenics and several six females, in addition to the first ence to historical judgments on and family in the audience. The only miles of running, continuing with cadet in New Jersey to take the recruit the national level. Our federal other difference? They walked in as classes and hands-on training course with an artificial leg, and only officials last week were even cadets but they left as police officers. throughout the day until 3 p.m. Now, the second in the nation to accomplish facing up to ghosts of J. Edgar Nearly three dozen graduates of the the newest officers already are work- the task. Michael J. Gorman HI, who Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt. John H. Stamler Police Academy cul- ing the beat for their law enforcement joined the Kean University Police The fear of terrorist attacks Department, was born with no leg have put the Federal Bureau of from below one of his knees. Investigation in a defense post- This year's graduating class, the ure on their actions. Their new 86th, completed their requirements Members of the 86th class of the John H. Stamler change in operations will permit "in a year of many challenges," Police Academy stand at attention for inspection prior Anthony Parenti, director of the to graduation ceremonies at the Union County Arts agents to participate in open Center in Rahway. meetings or religious services academy, said. "In the wake of Sept. for gathering information or 11, their training had to be adjusted. member activities adverse to We pray that all made (hat adjustment chief walked the boy home and day was furthest thing from our interests. Even to meet the challenge ahead." befriended the boy, who eventually minds. Our class became a family. though these efforts involve "You'll see and do things, face went on to become an ace student and Now we enter into one of the greatest going where the public is per- challenges, that we never would've athlete. During remarks at his gradua- families. I know in my heart there is mitted, not everybody is happy. thought," Township of Union Police tion ceremony several yeras later, the no greater honor." An editorial, critical of the Chief Thomas Kraemer, president of young man said he left school that Fri- The following are the annual new rules, compared it to Hoov- the Union County Police Chiefs Asso- day afternoon depressed, lonely and awards presented to the 86th basic. er. "Americans have a right not ciation, told graduates. "We never confused. He planned to go home and police training class: to fear that comments made in thought we would have to deal with take his life that day, Manahan said. John H. Stamler Police Academy an open assembly will result in terrorism, but now we're used to it, He was carrying all those books home Merit Award: Travis Koziol. a federal investigation. They and we're getting better. so his parents would not have to Union County Police Chiefs have a right not to fear that Kraemer encouraged graduates to retrieve them from school. Association Academic Achivement purchasing a book from an e- "keep true to the oath and ethics. 'To "Part of my message to you is that Award: Christopher J. Teleposky, mail will result in a knock on protect and serve' is not just a cute even the smallest act of kindness does 98.2 overall score. the door by the FBI." motto." not go wasted," the prosecutor said. Best Marksman Award: Eddie L. I don't see the changes as "The life of a police officer, while it First Assistant Attorney General Roberts. being that dangerous. I do know may seem so exciting, can be a bit Peter Harvey, the evening's keynote Charles Jotz Award For Most that as a country we want quick mundane, a bit tedious," Prosecutor speaker, told graduates to "remember Improved Marksman: Tara M. answers and solutions to the Thomas Manahan said. the pride and honor you feel today, the McCarthy. problems we face. As Congress Manahan recalled a story told to sense of accomplishment. Best AH Around in Physical Fit- begins this week looking into him by a police chief at the chiefs "I hope you will never forget it On ness: Brian W. Mieczkowski. the reasons for Sept. 11, with retirement dinner. As a young recruit, your most troubling days, this will Most Dedicated in Physical Fit- the establishment of a commis- the retired chief was assigned to traff- remind you of why you took the ness: Jeanne-Marie Pagan. sion, they may do well to look ic duty outside a local high school. oath." Police Officer Anthony at a similar activity on Dec. 18, That Friday afternoon, he noticed a Travis Koziol, the class president, Award: Michael J. Gorman HI, Tho- 1941. young boy carrying loads of books, reminded graduates to thank friends mas F. Rizzo and Christopher J. That was when the Roberts Photos By Joseph Sorrentino wondering why he would bringing so and family for their support "Without Teleposky. Commission, named after a J. Adam Hulsman of Rahway holds Jacob Dayon, 2, many books home for the weekend. friends and family standing by us, we 200 Club Award: Thomas F. Riz- Supreme Court Justice, began whose father, Donald, was busy lining up with fellow The boy was knocked over by a would not have been able to accom- zo, for recruit attaining highest score examining the reasons for Pearl cadets at the Union County Police Academy's gradua- group of other students and the chief plish this. in final written examination. Harbor. Six weeks later, the tion ceremony last week. helped him pick up his books, which "I think back to January when we Police Academy Service Award: group squarely blamed Adm. had fallen all over the ground. The got our first taste of academy life; this Prosecutor Thomas V. Manahan. Husband Kimmel and Lt. Gen. Walter Short. Later, with the Democratic incumbents benefit of history, a far greater reason given for Dec. 7, 1941 was the lack of intelligence turn away challengers operations in Washington. At dinner a few weeks ago By Mark Hrywna Running under a slogan, United with my friend Richard Weeks, Regional Editor Democrats for Our City were Eli- part of the discussion centered For the third consecutive year, sabeth Board of Education member around my fascination with the incumbent freeholders easily fended Carole Cascio, George O'Grady and Battle of Midway 60 years ago off a challenge in the Democratic Becky McHugh. Cascio led the group this week. Military Historian primary from a faction within the par- with 3,283 votes, follwedby O'Grady Lee Gaillard called the battle, ty from Elizabeth and McHugh, who both, collected "a saga of preparation in tacti- 3,183 votes. cal intuition, courage and luck." Nicholas Scutari of Linden, Angel On the GOP side, Whitaker was the Knowing Weeks' business Estrada of Elizabeth and Rick Proctor leader with. 5,114 votes, followed by operations take him to the of Rahway will face Republicans Ani- Clericuzio, 5.022, and Bochicchio Pacific, I pitched traveling with ra Clericuzio of Cranford, Fanwood Medved, 4,908. him on his next trip to see the Councilman Joel Whitaker and Rah- U.S. Senate historical site. He politely way Councilman Elyse Bochicchio Union County voters favored Dou- informed me the Naval facility Medved, who were unopposed in the glas Forrester, the former mayor of was closed in 1994, and by Republican primary. West Windsor who is personally 1996, Midway Island was a Scutari, who is seeking his third financing his campaign, in the Repu- lonely wildlife refuge. "Not three-year term on the Board of Cho- blican U.S. Senate primary over State much to see there." sen. Freeholders, was the leading vote- Sens. Diane Allen and John That's another problem with getter for Democrats with 6,158 vot- Matheussen. future generations, they make es, followed by Estrada, 6,288, and Forrester, who won the nomination their own decisions on what Proctor, 5,941- Estrada first was to face incumbent Robert TorriceHi in • Hiotos By Barbara KokkaBs was and is important. elected to the board in 1999 and Proc- the fall, collected 3,764 votes, 60 per- ARTS AND CRAFTS — Barbara and Ed Gates of Union, left, examine stainless steel tor was appointed in January to fill the cent of pollsters in Union County. A resident of Cranford, spirals by John and Donna Zidek, while Dave Bosniack, right, looks at photos by Rodney seat of Linda Stender who stepped Allen was second in Union County Lough. Hundreds of residents came to Nomahegan Park in Cranford on Saturday and Frank Capece is an attorney. down after being elected to the with 1,569, 25 percent, followed by Sunday for the 16th annual Fine Art and Crafts Show. Assembly. Matheussen with 903, 15 percent

•),' PAGE B2 — THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 WORRALL NEWSPAPERS COUNTY NEWS That time of year again garbage. Leftover latex paint can be For more information, visit the in America. He will show excerpts Relay for Life event air-dried or, to hasten the drying pro- Environmental Services web site at from his PBS documentary filmed on to monitor mosquitoes The American Cancer Society cess, kitty litter and/or newspaper can www.unioncountynj.org/oem or call Ellis Island and discuss how the be added to hasten the drying. the Environmental Services Hotline at "melting pot" has been replaced as a As the spring season, begins, Union eggs. They lay eggs in and near stag- invites individuals to honor cancer 908-654-9889. metaphor for America by "salad County has already hard at work nant water where the larva develop survivors or pay tribute to those who A complete list of the household bowl" or. "the mosaic." fighting mosquitoes. The county's and live. Each year sees the birth of have lost their battles with cancer to materials that will be accepted is efforts will be in vain, however, if several generations of most species of join a Relay For Life in your available at the Union County Bureau Orientation session Rockland is professor and chair of community. of Environmental Services web site at the American Studies Department at property owners do not takes steps to mosquitoes. Literacy Volunteers of Union Relay For Life is an overnight com- ww w.unioncountynj .org/oem. Rutgers University in New Bruns- eliminate mosquito breeding To monitor the county's mosquito County will sponsor an orientation locations. population, Union County maintains munity event celebration where indi- Household special waste collec- wick. He has chaired the Commission session on Monday at 7 p.m. for those on Ethnic and Race Relations at Rut- The Union County Bureau of Mos- 30 light traps — there is at least one in viduals and teams camp, barbecue and tions will be held rain or shine for interested in becoming reading and gers, and written nine books. His lat- quito Control, a division of the coun- every municipality — where mosqui- walk or run around a local track Union county residents only and not "relay" style to fight cancer. Funds for businesses. Proof of Union County English as a Second Language volun- est book is "The Jews of New Jersey: ty's Department of Operational Ser- toes are collected and brought into the teer tutors for adults. No prior teach- vices, is in charge of the county's lab and identified. raised support cancer research, educa- residency is required. A Pictorial History." tion, advocacy and patient services in For more information, call the ing experience is necessary. For more information on the lecture efforts to monitor and control mosqui- There are several ways residents For information, call toes. The bureau works to eliminate the community. Bureau of Environmental Services series, call Ann Poskocil at can help reduce the number of mos- 908-518-0600. potential breeding locations and quitoes in their yards and All cancer survivors are invited to Hotline at 908-654-9889. 908-709-7505 or e-mail celebrate their triumph over cancer by [email protected]. monitors the species and number of communities: Yoga classes offered mosquitoes found in Union County. • Dispose of cans, plastic contain- participating in. an inspirational "Sur- Electronics collection vivors' Lap" to open the Relay For Union County College's Division There are 63 species of mosquitoes ers, turn, over empty flower pots and Looking to trash that old television, Community blood drives Life. of Continuing Education and Com- found in New Jersey. About 20 mos- other containers that hold water, as computer monitor, fax machine or The Blood Center of New Jersey Relay For Life will take place in munity Services will be offering both quito species call Union County then- these are all places mosquitoes breed; other electronic equipment? If so, you will sponsor the following blood Union County this year at Kean Uni- beginner and intermediate level yoga home. Many species are known to • Remove discarded tires, a favorite are not alone. But don't put it out with drives: versity from 7 p.m. on Friday to 10 classes this summer. Both sessions spread disease, such as West Nile breeding place for mosquitoes; the regular household garbage, bring • Saturday, 8 am. to 2p.m., Deuts- a.m. on Saturday. begin on Wednesday and will be Encephalitis, in human and animals. • Drill holes in the bottom of trash it to be recycled at Union County's cher Club, Featherbed Lane, Clark. To find out more about Relay For offered at the college's Cranford cam- "Controlling mosquitoes means cans and recycling containers so they final free drop-off collection event • Monday, 4 to 8 p.m., Muhlenberg Life in your community, call pus, 1033 Springfield Ave. It is well making Union County safer for our do not hold water; June 13 at John H. Stamler Union Regional Medical Center, Park and 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit known that the practice of yoga can families," said Freeholder Chairman • Clean roof gutters every year; County Police Academy, 1776 Rari- Randolph roads, Plainfield. www.cancer.org. positively change the health of both Lewis Mingo Jr. "The only way we • Turn over plastic wading pools tan Road, Scotch Plains, from noon to • June 14, 3 to 7 pjn., Union Hos- the body and the mind. In this class, can reduce their numbers is with the when not in use; 6 p.m. pital, 1000 Gallloping Hill Road, emphasis is placed on yoga as a total help of people in every community. • Turn over wheelbarrows; Special household waste The Union County Board of Cho- Union. health system. As a public health official, I've • Change water in birdbaths every collection Saturday sen Freeholders, with funding from • June 15, 8 ajn. to 12:30 p.m., St Yoga is of great benefit for people always believed that educating the three days; the state Department of Environmen- John the Apostle, 1805 Penbrook Ter- The County of Union will sponsor with high-pressure jobs, those who public is our first line of defense in • Clean and chlorinate swimming tal Protection and the U.S. Environ- race, Linden. pools and remove water that collects the second of its two spring household get tension headaches, and those who areas like this." mental Protection Agency, developed For more information, call on pool covers; special waste collection days Satur- have trouble sleeping. The relaxation Mosquitoes breed in pools of stag- an enviromentally responsible prog- 1-800-BLOOD-NJ, or • Use landscaping that eliminates day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lucent techniques taught in these classes can nant water and females have a life ram, the first of its kind in the United 1-800-652-5663, Ext. 140. standing water. Technologies, 600 Mountain Ave., be learned in a short period of time span of about two weeks. Eliminating States to offer the ability to recycle The Bureau of Mosquito Control New Providence. and can then be put to use anywhere. the places where they breed is the best electronic appliances either through staff can inspect an area within 24 These days are scheduled so that If attending this class, or whenever way to reduce their numbers. municipal curbside collection or Family Court volunteers hours of a call. If you have any ques- Union County residents can get rid of practicing yoga, wear loose clothing Only female mosquitoes bite. They depot drop-off. tions, call 908-654-9834. unwanted household special waste in and bring a pillow or mat. Volunteers are needed for a vital take blood to feed their developing Computer monitors and televisions a safe and environmentally proper For more information on register- program serving the Superior Court, are the source of a considerable manner. ing for one of the yoga classes, call Family Division — Family Court — Clerk garners first place writing award amount of lead — about 5 pounds per All residents of Union County are the Division of Continuing Education in Union County. There is a particular screen. Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi received a first-place writing award eligible to participate at no cost. Pre- and Community Services at need for bilingual volunteers. Circuit boards often have leaded from the New Jersey Press Women at the organization's annual luncheon last registration is not required for these 908-709-7600. Nancy Spano Yurek, coordinator of month. Rajoppi won the top honor in the group's 2002 Communications Con- special Saturday collections. All resi- solder. Other heavy metals found in the Union County Juvenile Confer- consumer electronics products test for a guest editorial about women trailblazers in New Jersey that appeared dents need to do is drive to the sites ence Committee Program, is seeking include cadmium from batteries and Timely Topics Speakers in the Asbury Park Press during Women's History Month last year. with their household special waste adults willing to spend one or two mercury from either batteries or In the editorial, Rajoppi wrote about New Jersey women who broke new and workers at the sites will remove it Series' at UCC campus evenings a month volunteering for switches. Up to 95 percent of most ground in their respective fields, including Mary Philbrook, the state's first from their vehicles. The Union County College Alumni their local Juvenile Conference electronic appliances can be recycled. woman lawyer and Dr. Sophia Presley, the first woman physician to be a full "Household special waste" Association will host the second lec- Committee. Electronic equipment that will be member of the Camden County Medical Society. includes oil-based paint and varnish, ture in the "Timely Topics Speakers accepted includes computer monitors, The Juvenile Conference Commit- The New Jersey Press Women, an organization of professional journalists antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool chemi- Series" on June 19 on the college's hard drives, modems, keyboards, tees serve under the authority of the and communicators, is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women. cals, corrosives and cleaners, pesti- Cranford campus, 1033 Springfield cides and herbicides, solvents and CPUs, mice, printers, scanners, Ave., at 8 p.m. in the Main Lecture Superior Court, Family Division. A Rajoppi's winning entry will now be entered into the national contest. speakers, televisions, VCRs, fax JCC is a six- to nine-member citizen Rajoppi won first place in the NJPW Communications Contest in 1994 for thinners, fire extinguishers, motor oil Hall of the Nomahegan Building. The and motor oil filters, gasoline, batte- machines and circuit boards. program is free and open to the public volunteer panel appointed by the her nonfiction book "Women in Office: Getting There and Staying There." She Family Division judge that acts as an received an honorable mention in the national contest. ries, thermostats, unbroken fluores- Refrigerators, washers and dryers, and the lecture will be followed by a microwaves, and air conditioners will arm of the court The first female county clerk in Union County's history, Rajoppi has served cent bulbs and mercury switches. reception. not be accepted. in elected and appointed offices for lthe past 30 years. She was elected Union Only materials in original or labeled Michael Aaron Rockland will exa- Interested adults may call Yurek at containers will be accepted. County clerk in 1995 and re-elected in 2002. Pre-registration is not necessary. mine how various ethnic groups 908-659-3360 or write to her at the Water-based latex paint and empty The recycling program is open to struggle to become American while Family Court, Union County Court- cans will not be accepted. They Union County residents only; no maintaining their identity and integri- house Annex, fifth floor. Elizabeth, Sell that "junk" with a classified ad. Call 1-800-564-8911. should be disposed of with the regular businesses. ty. Rockland's topic will be ethnicity 07207. EDUCATION Body tone classes "Perfcrmance Appraisals: How to GED Prepartion Program this Refresher" are being offered through- The Career Decision Clinic will is given an individualized assessment Union County College's Division Achieve To Results," also will begin summer. out the summer in day and evening benefit individuals who are preparing program to further evaluate interests of Continuing Education and Com- June 18 and teaches how to evaluate The program will help boost skills sessions on the Cranford and Eli- to re-enter the job market, those cur- and personality characteristics as they munity Services will be offering clas- actual on-the-job performance against and develop a reliable study program zabeth campuses. So if additional rently employed but interested in relate to career choices. At the conclu- ses in body tone at both beginner and the performance objective, help for the five areas required to obtain a practice is needed in either of these exploring a job change, and high sion of the counseling sessions, parti- intermediate level classes next month. employees achieve career objectives, GED. Be prepared to do work at home areas, a basic review class is school students in their senior year cipants receive a personalized Plan of The course is designed to help tone provide positive constructive perfor- and in class. Information will be pro- available. who have not yet decided if they want Action, which include a summary of and shape those flabby hips, thighs, mance feedback and counseling, and vided on where the test is given and For more information on any ofth- to go to college or pursue a career. the sessions and serves as a guideline and/or stomach with numerous resis- comply with legal aspects of perfor- on strategies to maximize your ese GED preparation courses, call the Interests, skills, values and person- for determining career goals. tance training methods using body mance appraisal. In addition, sample chances for success. Division of Continuing Educational al goals are explored during the For more information, call weight, manual resistance, and forms and materials will be reviewed Classes will be offered in the day- and Community Services at counseling sessions. Each participant 908-709-7525. weights. At the same time, you will be in class that will include the narrative time and the evening on the college's 908-709-7600. increasing your body's muscular job description approach to job Cranford campus, 1033 Springfield strength and endurance, improve your analysis, the three parts of a Perfor- Ave., or Elizabeth campus, 12 W. Career Decision Clinic SEX EDUCATION FORME? posture, and decrease your chance of mance Improvement Agreement, and Jersey St. Each section costs $99 and The Career Decision Clinic, spon- beginning back problems. employee performance review and all books and required materials are sored by Counseling/Career Services Learn to improve your lovemakiru The beginner and intermediate sec- appraisal. available through the campus at Union County College, is making skills from real couples who share V" tions are offered starting on July 15. For more information or to register, bookstore. its service available to residents of their most intimate moments Award - •* Each section costs $49. call the Division of Continuing Edu- The daytime and evening classes Union County. The program is winning sex education videos, dvd's, pnJ For more information, call the cation an Community Services at on the Cranford campus have sections designed to provide career counseling sensuous products help keep excitenu.ui Division of Continuing Education and 908-709-7600. beginning on July 15, and the daytime and the resources necessary for parti- in your relationship. Must be 18 yeai s 01 . Community Services at GED preparation courses and evening classes offered on the cipants to make effective career deci- older. Call now for a FREE Catalog. ^ 908-709-7600. Elizabeth campus begin July 23. sions. The clinic is located on the col- FREE techniques video and 50% oil The Union County College Divi- In addition to the GED Preparation lege's Cranford campus, 1033 Spring- coupon with first order. Human resources course sion of Continuing Education and Program, the courses "Basic Math field Ave. There is a $95 fee for the Call 1-800-955-0888 ext. 8NL\> ^2 Community Services is offering a Refresher" and "Base Grammar program. Union County College's Division of Continuing Education and Com- munity Services is offering many courses this summer for certification in Human Resources Management. UCC offers a certification program AII the Care You Need through the American Management Association in Human Resource Mamagement, with courses beginning June 13. All courses will be on the ...and then some college's Cranford campus, 1033 Springfield Ave. The courses range in. price from $200 to $225 and all Maybe you'd like a little extra assistance. 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OPEN I N G Mliy.20 0 2 Members of Assisted Living Federation of America and Health Care Association of New Jersey WORRALL NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 — PAGE B3 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT employee art show sprang from national roots By Bill VanSant Primary among Reid's responsibilities was informing Associate Editor the county employees of the opportunities the contest and By day, they type and file reports, repave potholes, exhibit would afford. "We got the information out any way attend to power lines and maintain the quality of life for we could," she said, mentioning notes in paychecks, email- Union County residents. s, memos and press releases to local papers. "That's how By night, however, they take up their paintbrushes, their most people found out about it, more than anything else," pastels, their charcoal pencils, their cameras, and let their she said of the advance coverage in the press. imaginations come to life in works of art. While the county employees gathered works of art to Publics works employees painting serene watercolor submit, the organizers recruited three local experts to serve landscapes? Corrections officers sketching portraits? Well, as judges. Enlisted for this task were Lawrence Cappiello, the current art exhibit at NUI Elizabethtown Gas Co. in executive director of the Arts Guild of Rahway; Frank Union proves the old adage of there being "more than Falotico, director of the duCret School of Art in Plainfield, meets the eye." and Bonnie Maranz, public relations and gallery coordina- Co-sponsojred locally by the Union County Board of tor with the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts in Summit. Chosen Freeholders with administration by the county's The opening reception May 15 was highlighted not only Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, the first annual by the many works of art created by Union County Exhibit and Contest for Union County Employees and employees and their families, but by the vocal stylings of Their Relatives opened May 15 with a reception in the jazz Lou Watson, also a county employee five-story glass atrium at NUI Elizabethtown Gas. "I was also very happy to be able to share with the rest of "I was very excited at the quality of the work, which the county the voice of Lou Watson, who works in the didn't surprise me coming from my colleagues in the coun- Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and is a profes- ty, but it was still very nice to see their ability in a field sional singer," Coen shared. other than their 'day job,' " said Susan Coen, director of Reid concurs, adding her impression of the addition of the county Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. music to the festivities. It was Coen who brought the idea of such an undertak- "Having the music by Lou Watson, that just made it very ing to Union County. elegant," Reid said. "You really were at an 'event.' " "I had gone to a conference last summer run by a nation- However, amenities, such as qualified judges and musi- al organization called Americans for the Arts, which is a cians don't always come cheap. But those line items were national service organization for local arts agencies based cushioned by the various sponsorships the venture in Washington," Coen said. 'The National Arts people enjoyed. were there to introduce themselves and talk about what In addition to providing administrative support for I they had to offer." county-wide art shows, Americans for Arts provides such Established in 1985, the National Arts Program seeks to necessities as funding and the actual awards ribbons them- Best-in-Show honoree Mary Paynter of Westfield, second from left, a relative of "inspire, acknowledge and reward creative accomplish- selves. "They give a tremendous amount of support," Coen Libby Reid of the Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, is congratulated by ment throughout the nation," according to literature pro- said. "We needed to find a partner for the reception. I Union County officials in front of her winning painting, 'Besty.' From left at the vided by the agency. "By removing obstacles to artistic wanted to pay the judges, I wanted to pay Lou and his opening reception are Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo Jr., Paynter, and freehol- expression, the program gives participants a forum to accompanist. In addition to our funding from the state arts ders Daniel P. Sullivan and Angel G. Estrada. Paynter's other entry, 'Alex,' which expand and showcase their talent in the visual aiiz and council and the county, Independence Community Found- won third place in the Adult Advanced category, peeks out from behind Sullivan's encourages greater appreciation of art among the general ation stepped in and really made it posssible. I'm very shoulder. The award money was provided by the National Arts Program. public." Among the initiatives of the National Arts Prog- appreciative to the National Arts Program, whose idea this ram are endeavors such as the current one: exhibits and is and who worked so closely with us and provided the contests for county employees and their relatives. cash awards for the art show." visitors, according to Reid. While the judged awards have exhibit following the display at the Freeholders Gallery in Once the idea for a Union County employee art exhibit According to Coen, the National Arts Program provided been announced, a second award program is still under Elizabeth. had taken root, the task at hand was making this first-ever $2,000 in prizes. Also, three scholarships were awarded by way: visitors to the exhibit can fill out a ballot naming their And then, of course, there's next year's show. venture a success. While Coen oversaw the operations, it the facilities represented by the judges. personal favorites for a People's Choice award. "We won't "We're looking forward to the second year," Coen was a colleague who undertook the administration of the know who won until the show comes down," Reid said. assured. "We have already received phone calls from exhibit and reception. At the reception, guests mingled among the exhibited works of art and paused over refreshments while listening While the exhibit will wind to a close the end of next employees who weren't able to participate this year and "I give a lot of credit to Libby Reid who works for to Watson and his accompanist, Les Kurtz. During the pre- week, there are plans to continue its life beyond the Union want to make sure they're on the list of next year." DCHA and coordinated this," Coen said. sentation of awards, Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo facility. "I've never coordinated an art show before," said Reid, a Jr., Coen and Jackie Szafara of the National Arts Program "It's not done yet," Reid enthused. "Now selected pieces project development specialist with the cultural affairs addressed those assembled. are going to the Freeholders Gallery. When this show com- For information on the first annual Exhibit and Con- office. "I am an artist, but I'd never done that before." While the gala reception was the high point of the exhi- es down, a smaller show will go to the Freeholders Gallery; test for Union County Employees and Their Relatives, Reid is represented in the exhibit by two works in the bit, the artwork will be on display until June 14 at NUI and as many of the winners as we can get." see the "Art Shows" listing in the Stepping Out calen- Adult Advanced category: "Dr. Trudy True" and "Shoes." has enjoyed an enthusiastic response from artists and show Also on the drawing board is a county-wide touring dar on Page Bll. UCAC, Kiwanis to put kids on stage The Kiwanis Club of Rahway will has scheduled performances of "The Union County Arts Center is a reg- add a touch of theater to kids' sum- Sword Called Excalibur" for July 12 ional performing arts venue. Its wide mers this year. at 1 p.m. and July 13 at 1 p.m. The array of offerings includes theater, Sponsored by the Kiwanis, Child- second week runs July 15 to 20 and music, film, dance and headliner ren's Stage Adventures will come to has scheduled performances of entertainment. The Westfield Sym- the Union County Arts Center in Rah- "Androcles and the Lion" July 19 at 1 phony Orchestra performs regularly at way from July 8 to 20 for two weeks p.m. and July 20 at 1 p.m. the Arts Center under its designation of fun and learning for children 5 to Both production require a place- as resident orchestra of this 18 years old. ment workshop to cast pre-registered vaudeville-era theater claimed by Children's Stage Adventures offers students in the play and are held the many to be the most beautiful theater a unique experience for area children Monday morning of each week. The in the state. to participate in the production of a placement workshop gives CSA parti- live performance. Based in New cipants an opportunity to put their As a nonprofit organization, the Hampshire, CSA has had very suc- "best foot forward" and is more about Arts Center is supported in part by the cessful residencies during the past spirit, attitude and participation than New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ two years. The Missoula Children's talent. Nothing is to be prepared for Department of State, a Partner Agen- Theater-trained husband-and-wife the workshop. cy of the National Endowment of the team that leads the program arrives in The cost of the program is $110 per Arts. The Arts Center wishes to thank town with everything it takes to put on child per week when registered before the Kiwanis Club of Rahway for a play. The team holds an audition July 3; registration is $125 per child sponsoring Children's Stage Adven- workshop to cast 50 to 60 local stu- per week after July 3. The family dis- tures, the Merck Company Founda- dents to perform in the production. count, for parents registering more tion for its continued generosity and The show is rehearsed throughout the than one child from the same immedi- Comcast for being the sponsor of the Union County dignitaries gather with the organizers of the first annual Exhibit and week and two public performances ate family, is $100 per child. This Family Fun Series. The following Contest for Union County Employees and Their Relatives in the atrium at NUI/ are presented Friday and Saturday. program is appropriate for students in . organizations and institutions are also Elizabethtown Gas in Union during the opening reception May 15. From left are Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of kindergarten through 12th grades. contributors to the Union County Arts Union County Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo Jr.; Phyllis Brociner, vice chair- Rahway, CSA will be offered for two Pre-registration is requested and Center. The Union County Board of man of the Union County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board; Jackie Szafara, weeks of performance learning and advisable. Chosen Freeholders, the City of Rah- representing the National Arts Foundation; Freeholder Angel G. Estrada; Susan P. fun. Each week works independently For more information or for way, the Rahway Savings Institution, Coen, director of the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, and from the other and offers different registration materials, call the Union Liberty Bank, Schering-Plough Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan. productions at the end of the week. County Arts Center at 732-499-8226 Foundation and NUI/EIizabethtown The first week runs July 8 to 13 and or visit www.ucac.org. Gas.

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You'll find them LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Clear and If your birthday is this week, there's 68 Abound 13 Departed 40About1/28ofan 61 Hall-of-Famer Roush very supportive. Take time to develop concise communication is the key to a strong indication of change in your 69 Tough problem 18 Necklace or earring ounce 63 Ruby or opal a special talent. your success. Lay all of your cards out professional and home life during the CANCER (June 22-JuIy 22): Your on the table, but think before you coming year. You've reached a turn- See ANSWERS on Page B13 speak. ing point where you'll need to be pre- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Avoid pared for not-so-happy endings, fol- NJWA is seeking making costly mistakes in the world lowed by exciting new beginnings. of finance or investments. Play it The challenge lies in figuring out musicians to play smart and seek qualified counsel or which road or path is right for you. Museum Guide guidance. Rleax and allow yourself ample time SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): for soul-searching or The Museum Guide is compiled by in string group March to May and September to the Springfield Public Library, 66 Connect with a partner or mate with experimentation. Worrall Community Newspapers. It The New Jersey Workshop for the October; closed June to August and Mountain Ave., Springfield. Open intentions of bonding on a much deep- Also born this week, Tara Lipinski, is a list of museums and historical Arts in Westfield is expanding its November to February. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, er and meaningful emotional level. Jacques Cousteau, Anne Frank, Ally sites in Union County and the sur- String Training Orchestra and is look- • Trailside Nature and Science Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 Surrender is key! Sheedy and Tupac Shakur. rounding area. To add to the list, ing for string players. Center, 452 New Providence a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fri- send the relevant information to Rehearsals are held every Tuesday Road, Mountainside. Open 1 to 5 days. Call 973-376-4930. Arts and Entertainment Editor Bill p.m. daily. Call 908-789-3670. for 45 minutes and the only criterion VanSant at Worrall Community • Benjamin Carter House, 90 • The Saltbox Museum, 1350 is that the student be able to play on Under the sea Newspapers, 1291 Stuyvesant Ave,, Butler Parkway, Summit. Open Springfield Ave., New Providence. all four strings in first position in the Union, 07083. 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; 1:30 to keys of C, G, D, F, F major and B Open 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 to 4 p.m. the • Little-Lord Farmhouse, sharp. Sundays of the month, and 10 a.m. first Sunday of the month; and by Museum and Farmstead, 31 "This training orchestra is an to noon on each Thursday of the appointment. Call 908-277-1747. Horseshoe Road, Berkeley Heights. month. intergenerational experience. We Open 2 to 4 p.m. the third Sunday • Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 have children as young as 4 years old • Drake House Museum, 602 Hobart Ave., Summit. Grounds are of each month from April through W. Front St., Plainfield. Open 2 to 4 as well as adults," said Theodore K. December or by appointment. Call open daily from dawn to dusk; Schlosberg, founder and executive p.m. Sundays September to June. office is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 908-464-0961. Call 908-755-5831. director of the New Jersey Workshop Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and • Dr. William Robinson Plan- • Merchants and Drovers for the Arts. Schlosberg has been tation Museum, 593 Madison Hill Fridays. Call 908-273-8787. involved in music education for more Tavern, 1632 St. Georges Ave., • Caldwell Parsonage, 909 Road, Clark. Open 1 to 4 p.m. the Rahway. Open Thursdays and Fri- than 41 years and has received many first Sunday of each month from Caldwell Ave., Union. Open 2 to 4 awards and accolades for his fine days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the p.m. the third Sunday of the month April through December. Call first and third Saturday of each work in the community. or by appointment. Closed Decem- 732-381-3081. month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the "The mission of the New Jersey ber and January. Call • Crane-Phillips House second and fourth Sunday of each Workshop for the Arts becomes more 908-687-8129. Museum, 124 Union Ave. North, month from I to 4 p.m., and Tues- relevant than ever in light of world • Liberty Hall Museum, 1033 Cranford. Open 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays days by appointment. Call events. We believe that it is vital to Morris Ave., Union. Guided tours from September through June, or 732-381-0441 or visit enrich lives by providing opportuni- are conducted Wednesdays to Sun- by appointment. Call www.merchantsanddrovers.org. ties to develop creative talents and days, April to December, 10 a.m. to 908-276-0082. • Abraham Clark House, 101 encourage a greater appreciation of 4 p.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. • Bekher-Ogden Mansion, W. Ninth Ave. at Chestnut Street, the arts through both instruction and Admission is charged. "Tea is 1046 E. Jersey St., Elizabeth. By Roselle. By appointment only. Call performance," stated Scholosberg. Served" every Wednesday, 2 to 4 appointment only. Call 908-486-1783. The String Training Orchestra is just p.m. $22 per person; reservations 908-351-2500. • Roselle Park Museum, 9 W. one of the many musical avenues are required. Call 908-527-0400 or • Boxwood Hall, 1073 E. Jersey Grant Ave. at Chestnut Street, open to the public. Other divisions of visit www.libertyhallnj.org. St., Elizabeth. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roselle Park. Open Mondays from the NJWA include the Concert Band, Monday through Friday. Call 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesdays from • Miller-Cory House Museum, the Jazz Band and the Alphorn 908-648-4540. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield. Workshop. • Woodruff House/Easton 908-245-1776. Open 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays from The String Training group will be Store Museum, 111 Conant St., • Osborn Cannonball House, September through June — closed introduced to a repertoire that Hillside. Open 2 to 4 p.m. the third 1840 Front St., Scotch Plains. Open during the summer — and 2 to 4 includes folk songs, classical, con- Sunday of each month or by 2 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of the p.m. Sundays in January and Febru- temporary, pop and jazz music. appointment. Call 908-353-8828. month. Call 908-233-9165. ary, or by appointment. Call Schlosberg is looking for students • Deacon Andrew Hetfield • The Cannonball House, 126 908-232-1776. who play in first position on all four strings in the keys of C, G, D, A, F House, Constitution Plaza, oppo- Morris Ave., Springfield. By • Deserted Village of Feltville- and B Flat. He is particularly inter- site the Mountainside Library, appointment only. Call Glenside Park. By appointment ested in offering musicians who might 'Reef Life,' a 78-by-58-inch oil on linen created in Mountainside. Open 1 to 3 p.m. the 973-379-2634. only during daylight hours. Call third Sunday of the month from. not ordinarily have the chance to play 2002, is summed up by artist Kit Sailer: The life of • Donald B. Palmer Museum of 908-527-4911. in a string orchestra, an ensemble the reef is fascinating.' Sailer's work is currently on experience. exhibit in 'Animal, Vegetable, Mineral' at the Toma- sulo Gallery at Union County College in Cranford Bill Van Sant, Editor A subscription to your newspaper The students from the String Train- ing Orchestra will have the additional through June 27. For information, see the 'Art ©Worrall Community Newspapers Inc. 2002 All Rights Reserved keeps your college student close to Shows' listing in the Stepping Out calendar on Page Organizations submitting releases to the entertainment section hometown activities. Call opportunity of playing during the summer in the Summer Symphony B11. can mail copy to 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union, 908-686-7753 for a special college New Jersey, 07083. Orchestra and/or the Chamber rate. Orchestra. PUBLIC NOTICE Musicians interested in joining any PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ; of the groups should call Father's Day • Graduation in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- the heirs at law of Rachel Spurgeon, known NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS tice and Procedure. rrac- heir, were made part/ Defendants to mis 908-789-9696. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY This action has been instituted for the action and were designated as Rachel UNION COUNTY Spurgeon, her heirs, devisees and person- Docket No. F-84eo-01 al representatives and her, their or any of STATE OF NEW JERSEY, to: their successors In right, title and interest Support group available Sole Proprietorship, recorded on OcSher You, the heirs, devisees and personal ? Portrait Package GEORGE SAMUELS, KNOWN HEIR; 28, 1388 in the Union County Rec,?ster s representatives, and his, their or any of for battered women, kids HIS HEJRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL their successors in right, title and inter- |J Q Office, Book 3321, at Page 603; 5 rISver REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, THEIR possession of and concerning rfal ?ta?e est of George Samuels are made party The Unity Group Inc., a nonprofit OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN AVS Plai e defendants to this action in the event RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; 07063 - .nfield, NJ there are any heirs who are unknown to advocacy group for battered women Thru 6/3O/O2 Plaintiff of George Samuels, son and RACHEL SPURGEON, KNOWN HEIR, known heir of Lillian Smith, the Mortga- and their children, sponsors a support HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSON- gor and owner of the property being AL REPRESENTATIVES AND HER, foreclosed, as they may have an owner- group for victims of domestic Make an appointment for our THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- ship interest in said premises, or for any violence. SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; note to Wells Fargo Credrt Carooratinn * other right, title or interest CaliforniCaHfomia CorporationcSrpSStorT, which ^"Sn^ni Professional portraits in our was recorded in the You, the heirs, devisees and personal The meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and representatives, and her, their or any of required to serve upon Pluese, Ettln, Beck- n oto their successors in right, title and inter- on the second and fourth Wednesday er, & Saltzman. The Mortgage Foreclosure est of Rachel Spurgeon are made party Special Effects Studio Division of Katz, EHm & Levine P.A. whose ^T & defendants to this action in the event of each month at the Millbum Public address is 905 North Kings Highway, Cher- aleteWr^e^n^^ there are any heirs who are unknown to Library and are free of charge. An ry Hill, New Jersey 05034-1569, An Answer 16, 2000, while residing in the City of Pliin Plaintiff of Rachel Spurgeon, daughter With This Ad. to the Complaint and Amendment to Com- field. County of Union, and State % New and known heir of Lillian Smith, the upcoming meeting is set for May 22. plaint, if any filedin a civil action in which Jersey. T INew Mortgagor and owner of the property No Sitting Fee is Required. Wells Fargo Credit Corporation, A Caiifornl- Supplemental information obtained reve- being foreclosed, as they may have an New members are welcome. a Corporation, is Plaintiff and Lillian Smlih als that George Samuels may be deceased ownership interest in said premises, or et al are Defendants, pending in the Super- for any other right, title or interest. ior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division and as a precaution and in case them maS Formore information, call Union County, bearing Docket No.' be heirs who are unknown to the RSIUS? You may contact the Lawyer Referral 973-761-5222. All calls are kept F-8480-01, within thrty-five days (35) after ihe heirs at law of George Samuels known Service of the County in which this action is June 6, 2002 exclusive of such date. If you heir, were made party Defendants' to this pending by calling 908/353-4715. If you confidential. fail to do so. Judgment by Default may be action and were designated as Qeome cannot afford an attorney, you may commu- rendered against you for relief demanded In Samuels, his heirs, devisees and peVlon'S nicate with the Legal Services Office of the representatives and his, their or any 0MneTr Oounty in which mis action is pending by 8O3 Boulevard, • Kenilworth the Complaint and Amendment to Com- successors in right, title and Interest calllna 908/527-4769. plaint, if any. You shall file your Answer and 8 Your abilities can earn extra in- Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk Supplemental information obtained reve- DONALD F. 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WORRALL NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 — PAGE B7 Actress-singer finds rewards and challenges in diverse roles By Bill VanSant musical roots can be found in her genes — her mother is an schedule on the symphony circuit to her credit, it's in the performance remain the same, despite the difference in the Associate Editor opera singer and her father is the longtime conductor and cabaret venue where Noll finds certain unique rewards. atmospheres of the two venues. "The connection that I try Ask her and she']] gladly tell you: she's not just another musical director of the Village Light Opera Group in Man- "It's just you and your piano player and other musicians, to make with the audience is just as intimate. pretty face. hattan. One might think that with such parents, the actress if you have them," she said, pausing to comment on the "Cabaret is really inviting someone literally into your For actress-singer Christiane Noll, among the joys of would have known from an early age that she would rapport and relationship she enjoys with accompanist living room," she continued. "What's nice about that is you performing is the chance to resist being pigeon-holed as a pursue performing •— but one would be wrong. David Budway. "He's my musical family now — he's a can be so subtle because they're sitting as close as you are winsome ingenue. "That's how I knew initially I didn't want to spend my collaborator and an orchestrator and an orchestra in many to me. That's part of the challenge and the fun of it." "A few years ago, I put it out there that I wanted to con- life there," she said with a laugh. "But then, certainly, ways. So just the idea of getting to play — literally, as in The spice of life stantly surprise people," Noll said during a recent inter- that's how I came to know this business, both the good and 'Woohoo!' kind of play — with him is a joy. We really Given the diveristy of her work — from the classical view. "I wanted to be challenged, I wanted to be doing the bad of it." make music. It's a true collaboration. We just came up "Student Prince" to the down-&-dirty "Nothin* But the roles that stretched me." It was through her parents that Noll got her first taste of with a new thing that we're doing at The Manor. Blues," from cabarets to symphonies — it's easy to see However, it was as an ingenue that Noll first came to being a professional. "I think I got paid when I was 4," she "It's a wonderful space," she said of Le Dome at The Noll strives to keep her repertoire varied. She spoke of attention of New York theatergoers, playing Emma Carew, said. "I traveled with my parents and if I ever did anything Manor. "I've been looking forward to performing there for once hearing Metropolitan Opera bass-baritone Sherrill the virtuous fiancee of Dr. Henry Jekyll in the original on stage, they always made sure that it wasn't just to quite a while." Milnes in describing her inspiration. "He sang 'Maria' Broadway cast of "Jekyll & Hyde," a role she created in 'exploit the child.' They really connected with the idea of Noll's June 13 appearance at The Manor will focus pri- with the finesse and style of any Broadway person," she the show's pre-Broadway tour. For her performance, she theater, that it's a job. Yes, it's fun; yes, it gives us pleasure marily on the work in her latest album, "The Ira Gershwin said in reference to the famous ballad from "West Side received a nomination for Best Actress in a Musical from — but it's a job." Songbook," a recording that highlights the work of com- Story." "It's like you'd never know he was an opera singer the Friends of New York Theater, as well as a nod from the Noll found that her early professional experience later poser George Gershwin's equally prolific brother. to hear what he did. Joseph Jefferson Awards for Best Featured Actress in a served her well in other endeavors in terms of the responsi- "The idea is to really feature the work of Ira, and he "I thought, 'You know, if you have a well-trained instru- Touring Musical. bilities of performing and the work ethic involved. "I was worked with everybody," she shared. "He worked with ment; not even well-trained — if you understand your Since "Jekyll & Hyde," however, Noll, who will appear very focused when I did do anything," she said referring to Jerome Kern, and Burton Lane, and Harry Warren, and instrument and how it works — there is no reason that you June 13 in the Cabaret Soiree series at The Manor in West her high school years in regional and state choirs. Kurt Weill and George, obviously." couldn't just do anything. Obviously there are going to be Orange, has tackled roles that test her range as a dramatic Following high school, Noll earned a degree from Car- With so many diverse irons in an ever-growing fire — some styles that are more appropriate to the timbre of my actress. In 2000, she made her debut negie Mellon University. From there, she racked up sever- she's been described in the press as "one of the most versa- voice." as Kathie in Sigmund Romberg's "The Student Prince," al regional, national tour and Broadway credits including tile actresses in the American musical theater" — it's on She commented that instrumentalists don't limit them- and returned to the Millburn theater the following year as such popular musicals as "Miss Saigon," "Grease," "City the stage, though, that Noll feels most at home and re- selves to one genre of music when playing, and she applies the comic Carrie Pipperidge in "Carousel." of Angels," "Oliver!," "Annie," "42nd Street," "All Night warded. the same philosophy to her own musicianship. Rather than Along the way, though, Noll has added to her resume Strut," "My Fair Lady," "Cinderella" and "Sweeney "I will say that my true love is theater," she said. "But see various styles of music as limiting, Noll views them as such diverse and challenging roles as the tragic Callie in Todd." these cabaret concerts and the symphony concerts are opportunities for artistic expression. "There's interpreta- "Kept," the new musical by "Dreamgirls" creator Henry Despite her parents' classical background, it wasn't until something that I really enjoy; it's fun. The difference for tion, there's acting, there's presentation, there's embody- Krieger and Bill Russell in San Francisco; a funky turn on two years ago that Noll made her operatic debut in "The me, the difference between the symphony and the cabaret ing the soul of whatever that songwriter wanted to accom- Broadway in "It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues," and the title Student Prince." "I don't think my father could see it for N icillj not that grand." For Noll, the basic elements of her See INCONSISTENCY, Page B10 role in the musical "Lizzie Borden" at the Goodspeed the crying," she said affectionately. Opera House in , a performance described as Noll will perform Saturday in a benefit to raise funds for "wonderfully intense" by David B. Boyce in the Standard- Village Light Opera. While she is excited to support the Times of New Bedford, Mass. company's goal of acquiring funds to purchase a loft "Yeah, I'm playing all these really wacko characters," space, it's also an opportunity to honor her parents. she said with a laugh. "He's been their musical director for more than 45 In addition to her work on stage, Noll's career has also years," she said of her father's tenure with the opera com- reached to film, with her supplying the singing voice of pany. "This was his 'fun' job. My mother and he met there Anna in the Warner Bros./Morgan Creek animated feature — she came in and auditioned and he was the musical of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I" and director." She said that her father's VLO gig enabled him, appearances as a soloist with numerous symphony orche- in addition to his touring schedule, "to do two shows a year stras nationwide, as well as the New York cabaret circuit, and wave a stick in front of 28 pieces, which you don't get most notably at the West Bank Cafe, a gig that spawned to do — especially in New York, very rarely do you get to one of her three solo CDs, "Live at the West Bank Cafe." do that." 'Born in a Trunk' 'Life is a Cabaret' Bom in New York City and raised in Leonia, Noll's With a diverse stage career, three solo CDs and a busy

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Noll's appearances at Paper Mill: The State Theater of New Jersey afforded the opportuni- ty to develop a professional relationship with the regional theater. At left, she is joined by Paper Mill Executive Producer Angelo Del Rossi during the run of 'The Student Prince' in 2000. At right, she enjoys the opening night party for 'Carousel' in 2001 with Brandon Jova- novich, her leading man in 'Student Prince' and 'Carousel.'

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If special accommodations are required to file a NJSCA fellowship application, call Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. announced the immediate availability of the 2002 individual artists fellowship Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has been administering fellowship grants for guidelines and applications. the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on a contract basis for six consecutive • June 19, 5:30 to 7:30, p.m., Madison The funding categories available for this year include interdisciplinary- years. It has proven to be a cost-effective way for the council to provide fellow- Playwrights Theater of New Jersey, 33 Green Village Road, Madison; peformance, playwriting, poetry, prose, crafts, photograhpy and sculpture. ships to individual New Jersey-based artists. 973-514-1787. All applications must be postmarked by the deadline, July 15. In June 2002, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts will hold technical For directions, call or visit www.ptnj.org. According to NJSCA Acting Executive Director David Miller, "The state of assistance workshops throughout the state of New Jersey, which will address • June 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Newark New Jersey is home to many of the country's top professional artists, past and the process for applying in the categories offered for the 2003 Fellowships. The Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark; 973-596-6650 present. The Fellowship Program is an important component of the council's NJSCA requests that workshop participants register for the workshop of their For directions, call or visit www.newarkmuseum.org. effort to recognize and support their work. choice by calling 609-296-6130. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is a division of Cultural Affairs in "We are committed to supporting New Jersey artists and we are proud to do All workshops are followed by a one-hour networking session. The schedule the New Jersey Department of State. It leceives funding through direct appro- this in a number of ways, including the Fellowship Program." for the workshops is as follows: priations from the State of New Jersey and grants from the National Endow- To be eligible, you must be an artist in one of the disciplines offered and a • Today, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., New Brunswick ment for the Arts. Since 1966, its volunteer members anfd professional staff have worked to improve the quality of life for New Jersey, its people and com- permanent New Jersey resident. Fellowships are awarded solely on the basis of Host: Rutgers University, The Center for Latino Arts & Culture munities by helping the arts of flourish. artistic excellence and no other merits that may be associated with a project or Location: Kreeger Resource Learning Center, 155 College Ave., Office of other factors. To request a copy of the fellowship guidelines and an application, Intercultural Initiatives, Room 125, New Brunswick; 732-923-1263. 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NEWS CLIPS Visitors to Trailside are 'starstruck' Volunteers are sought is to enrich the quality of life in Union 'Little Maestros' tune up County by encouraging historical Visitors to the newly reopened Trailside Nature and Sci- Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris "Little Maestros" is Suburban societies and other groups that pre- ence Center in Mountainside will have the advantage of a 'We are very pleased to have Ave. in Union, in preparation for its Community Music Center's name for serve, teach and promote local his- highly qualified guide to take them through the world of David Totzke as the new planetar- new season that began April 3, is its well-established music and move- tory," said Freeholder Rick Proctor. the planets and stars — David Totzke. seeking volunteers to assist with ment program for kids between the "Activities taking place between "We are very pleased to have David as the new planetar- ium instructor. He is very quali- many aspects of the museum's ages of 3 months and 6 years old. Sept. 1, 2002, and June 30, 2003, are ium instructor," said Union County Freeholder Alexander fied for the position, having operation. Though the name is new, the prog- eligible for consideration," said Free- Mirabella. "He is very qualified for the position, having This 23-acre, National Historic site, ram is tried and true, and something holder Vice Chairman Mary P. Ruoto- advanced degrees in both physics and engineering science advanced degrees in both physics complete with a 50-room historic which the Music Center has been lo, liaison to the Cultural and Heritage plus experience as a planetarium presenter. After talking to house built in 1772 and lived in by the and engineering science plus doing with great success since it was Programs Advisory Board. 'The max- him, I feel certain that he can present complex ideas in a same family until 1995, offers visitors founded in 1985. Little Maestros imum request for history organiza- clear manner suitable to both adults and children. I'm sure experience as a planetarium pre- a unique travel through time. promotes both musical and extra- tions is $7,500; other nonprofits may that his multi-generational approach will prove informa- senter. ... I'm sure that his multi- Help is needed in many different musical skills with an age-appropriate request as much as $5,000 to expand tive and entertaining." aspects of the museum including tour generational approach will prove curricululm, and is based upon the their history programming." The upcoming Sunday Planetarium shows are: guides, crafters, costume construc- "Musikgarten" approach, which informative and entertaining.' The Union County Division of Cul- • Messier Marathon: The Andromeda galaxy is labeled tion, publicity, Afternoon Tea kitchen evolved from decades of experience tural and Heritage Affairs in the "M31" ... "M" for Messier, a Frenchman who named 104 helper and more. People experienced and research into early childhood edu- — Alexander Mirabella, Department of Economic Develop- of these systems. Learn why he gave them names and why in working with youngsters are espe- cation. All SCMC instructors in the Union County Freeholder ment administers the Union County they don't look as good in your telescope as they do in cially needed on weekdays to serve as program are certified Musikgarten tour guides for our school programs. History Grant Program, which is books. During the month of May, more Messier objects teachers. funded by a grant from the New can be seen than during any other time of year. Discover a Call the museum at 908-527-0400 Recent research suggests that an Jersey Historical Commission. way to find them as they move through the night sky. for further information. early introduction to music stimulates $3.25 for ages 6 to 61 and $2.85 for senior citizens, ages 62 The deadline for proposals is July Dates: June 9, 16, 23 and 30. language, critical thinking and intel- 1. To request an application and and older. Phone 908-789-3670 with any questions. HEART Grants available lectual growth — and gives children a guidelines, contact the Division at 633 Planetarium shows are for ages 6 and older only. No one Trailside Nature and Science Center is at 452 New Pro- vidence Road, Mountainside. The Union County Board of Cho- gift of self-expression that can be Pearl St., Elizabeth, 07202. The tele- will be admitted after a show has begun. Admission is sen Freeholders invites local nonpro- enjoyed throughout their lives. Little phone number is 908-558-2550; New fit organizations, individual artists Maestros offers parents/caregivers Jersey Relay users dial 711. E-mail and scholars to apply for funding from and their families classes that are requests should be sent to the Union County HEART — His- engaging and fun, and which foster scoen @ unioncountynj.org. tory, Education, Arts Reaching Thou- creativity, interaction and the joy of music in a relaxed, nurturing setting. sands — Grant program. Calderone is honored Recognizing the importance of cul- The program includes Baby's Musical ture and the arts, the freeholders World, for babies age 3 through 16 Kindermusik, the internationally established the HEART Grants in months and parent/caregiver; Music renowed music program for children, 1998. This innovative program sup- for Toddlers, for children age 16 awarded the Maestro classification, ports projects related to history, the months through 3 years with parent/ recognizing the top 100 Kindermusik Does Your Bank Rebate Your arts and humanities, and demonstrates caregiver; Cycle of Seasons, for ages programs in the world, to the Calder- a commitment to the artists and non- 3 to 4/4 years; and Music Makers, for one School of Music in East Hanover Make Withdrawals At Other Institutions? profit organizations of Union County. ages 4/4 to 6 years. For the latter two and Springfield, a professional music courses, parents join the child for the shcool providing private lessons on 'The response to the HEART Grant last 15 minutes of each of each class. all instruments. Program is exciting. The recipients are a wonderful mix of visual artists, The Music Center will hold a Little Classes at Calderone are offered at composers of orchestral music, cul- Maestros open class day June 14. a variety of days and times. tural organizations and civic entities," Interested parties are asked to note Summer Kindermusik Kamp is said Freeholder Chairman Lewis that the date of this event has been offered one, two or three-days a week We Give You Free Access To Your Money, Mingo Jr. changed from the previously for children 2 to 7 years old Wednes- announced May 22. There is no "The services provided by these days, Thursdays, Fridays and Satur- Even If We Have To Pay For It! charge or obligation for coming with a artists and organizations directly ben- days mornings, in four-week sessions, child to sample a Little Maestro class, efit the residents of our county and beginning July 10. "Our Time" at 9 however families are asked to call the increase appreciation for the arts, our a.m. is for 2-year-olds, taken with a SCMC office in advance to reserve a history and the humanities," said parent; "Imagine That" at 9:45 a.m. is place. How About A Full Line of Products & Services? Freeholder Vice Chairman Mary P. for 3-year-olds, and "Young Child" at Ruotolo, liaison to the Union County For further information about Little 10:45 a.m. for 4- to 7-year-olds. The Cultural and Heritage Programs Maestros or SCMC, call curriculum explores musical concepts Advisory Board. 'These cultural 908-790-0700. through active participation and play- assets are a vital party of community ing musical games and songs. 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Small paintbrush Minute-by-Minute Using candies, glue individual can- www.verybestkids.com, which pro- eggs on shredded lettuce, to resemble Pull corners of foil up around kiss. Mini Chewy Sweetarts, Sweetarts Candy Clock dy pieces onto clock between hour vides unique twists to traditional holi- grass. Insert paper strip so that half the Hearts, Mini Chewy Spree, Spree 1 12xl2-inch piece of square paper numbers. Each piece of candy equals day activities, as well as fresh ideas Snow White Snowflake is a kitchen strip sticks out of the top of die kiss. Hearts or other candies or cardboard 1 minute. Practice making different for parents throughout the year. Sweet craft for children capable of handling Twist foil, endfcat top: Beat egg white and cream of tartar Markers or crayons times with your candy clock. Candy to Eat Greeting Cards made from scissors. Instead of cutting the snow- This recipe is from "The Children's with electric mixer until foamy. Gra- 1 piece of solid construction paper snacks make a sweet reward while decorated graham crackers are simple flakes out of paper, you cut them out Busy Book" by Trish Kuffner. dually beat in sugar and continue Safety scissors practicing. REUNIONS • The following reunions have been 954-360-0666 or send e-mail to ion June 29 from 3 p .m. to midnight in Staaten Restaurant and July 6 at • Linden High School will sponsor registered with Reunions Unlimited. • Frank H. Morrell High School [email protected]. The Commons at Union County Col- Wolfe's Pond. For information, call a reunion picnic for classes from the Class of 1977 will conduct its 25th Union High School Class of 1992, • Elizabeth High School Class of lege in Cranford. Cost is $70. Checks Charlie Siedenburg at 201-854-4580 1950s and' 60s Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to reunion Sept 21 at the Kenilworth 10th reunion, June 15. 1982 is organizing a class reunion. are due by June 1. For information, or send e-mail to csiedenburg@paper- dusk at Memorial Park, South Wood Inn, Kenilworth. For information, Union High School Classes of 1972 For information, or to volunteer for call Rowland Tudor at 908-272-6687, mill.org, call Karen Silvers Perina at Avenue, Linden. For information, call contact Donna Kimmel-Zolli at P.O. and '73, Aug. 16. the planning committee, contact Kim Hugh Delano at 908-276-9537, Joan 718-987-6579, or log onto 908-862-4272. Box 4108, Roselle Park, 07204, or at Summit High School Class of Troutman-Lewter 973-623-3314 and (Gueniero) Vicci at 908-276-2210, www.classmates.com. • Linden High School Classes of Donnacita @ aol com. 1982, 20th reunion, Aug. 24. Sandra Holmes at 732-381-2541. Mary (VonGersdorff) Lashley at • Linden High School Class of 1952 to '56 will sponsor a New Eng- Union High School Class of 1977, • Rahway High School Class of 800-464-2610, Carol (Lewis) Velluc- 1966 will sponsor a reunion picnic land reunion cruise Sept. 8 to 13. For 25th reunion, Nov. 30. • Linden High School Class of 1977 is searching for classmates in ci at 908-276-9072, Bev (Manning) Aug. 10. For information, contact information, call 732-793-3151. 1952 will conduct its 50th reunion Union High School Class of 1983, preparation for the 25th reunion. Ayre at 800-326-5009 or Bill and Carolyn (Mihalik) Pabon at • Roselle Park High School Class Oct 18 at The Westwood in Gar- 20th reunion, 2003. Members of this class are asked to Eileen Maher at 908-233-4664. 908-862-4110 or 4rain- of 1952 will conduct its 50th reunion wood. For information, call Vera Union High School Class of 1993, contact Charlene Ranldns-Jackson at • Staten Island's Moore Catholic [email protected], or Susan (Hughes) Sept. 15. For information, call Beruck Novak at 908-245-5591 or 10th reunion, 2003. 908-490-1543 or Bob Brandner at High School Class of 1982 will con- Davidson at 908-754-6215 or susane- 732-928-5192 or send e-mail to bw- Wilma Spanjerberg Villani at Wesrfield High School Class of 732-821-5774. duct its 20th reunion July 5 at the dithl34 ©hotniailxom. advertising® aol.com. 908-862-8748. 1992, 10th reunion, May 4. • St. Mary High School, Jersey For information, call Reunions City, Classes of 1960, '61, '62 and '63 Unlimited Inc. at 732-617-1000. are planning a reunion. For informa- • Abraham Clark High School, tion, call Ken Giordano at Roselle, Class of 1950 is searching for 732-549-6600 or 732-946-7075. www.localsource.com Lunch £r Concert at the classmates in preparation for its 52nd • Cranford High School Classes of reunion. For information, call 1959 and earlier will conduct a reun- Arts District Park Internet Directory RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY Featuring Guitarist/Vocalist Agape Family Worship Center http://www.agapecenter.org Stephanie Monticello NOTICE American Savings Bank http://www.americansavingsnj.com This Friday, June 7th Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce http://www.compunite.com/bcc LOW INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS Broad National Bank http://www.broad-national-bank.com WHERE: Arts District Park The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth Burgdorff ERA http://www.westfieldnj.com/burgdorff Corner of Irving & Central Avenue Crossroads Christian Fellowship http://www.ccfou.org Rahway, N.J. Will be offering preliminary applications for the following categories: Dr. Herbert Marvin-Chiropractor http://www.drhrnarvin.com TIME: 11:30 AM TO 2 PM Elearningdepot www.eleamingdepot.com/local Family Units Income Limits Maximum Eye Care Center of NJ hitp://www.eyecarenj.corn Persons First Night of Maplewood/So. 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They must be returned via-MAIL Trinitas Hospital http://www.trinitashospital.com Last summer she was invited to perform at the New York International Film And POSTMARKED Between June 12 and June 14, 2002 Turning Point ...http7/www.tumingpointnj.org Music Festival at Le Bar Bat, New York City, where she captivated 3000 people with her original lyrics and heartfelt emotion. APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER JUNE 14,2002 Union Center National Bank http://www.ucnb.com A 26 year old Rahway resident, Stephanie was born in Bruce Springsteens' Unitarian Universalist Church .....http://www.firstuu.essex.nj.uua.org hometown of Freehold, NJ. Surrounded by many musical inspirations like Karen Carpenter and Stevie Nicks, she was given a guitar at the age of six, and that is wnjJjOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNFH United Way of Bloomfield http://www.viconet.com/-unitedway where her story began. Applications will be marked in numerical sequence as they are received. A combination of spirit and talent, this woman is something to see. Talented, attractive, with the right edge, also known to have a wicked sense of humor, this is To be listed call a true artist on the rise! EQUAL HOUSING QPPSRTUHITr 908-686-7700 Great Musk-Great Food-Great Time . nmr PAGE B10 — THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Senior artists invited Touring teen exhibit to open with reception Monday The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is sponsoring die Kenilworth: Headier Jayne, David Brearley High School; Danielle 2002 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit opening reception at Springfield Public Acardi, David Brearley High School, and Cherilyn Barbone, David to submit for exhibit Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Monday at 7 p.m. Brearley High School. All Union County senior citizen ognition for professional and non- The exhibit consists of 49 pieces of art selected from the 513 visual • Linden: Sylvia Urban, Linden High School; Jill Martinho, McManus artists, including amateurs and profes- professional entries. artworks shown at the 2002 Union County Teen Arts Festival held in Middle School, and Jerrod Starling, Soehl Middle School. sionals, are invited to enter the 2002 The following are categories of March at Union County College in. Cranford. The annual event is spon- • Mountainside: Becky Kutner, Deerfield Middle School. Union County Senior Citizen Art eligible work: oil, acrylic, watercolor, sored by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, • New Providence: Alex Sassaroli, New Providence High School; Sar- Contest and Exhibition. pastel, print, drawing, mixed media, Department of Economic Development and will be on exhibit through ah Whiting, New Providence High School, and Alden Fang, New Provi- The art exhibit opens with a recep- photography, sculpture, computer June 27. dence Middle School tion. June 26 and remains on display graphics and craft not made from kits. "The enthusiasm of the public for the Teen Arts Exhibit grows each • Plainfield: Satish Kissoon, Hubbard Middle School; Ebony Fortney, until Aug. 12 at NUI/Elizabethtown Computer graphics is defined as any year. That sends a positive message to our young artists and encourages Maxson Middle School; Raafiq Carnegie, Maxson Middle School, and Gas, Liberty Hall Center, 1085 Morris artwork generated or manipulated them to follow their strengths," said Freeholder Vice Chairman Mary P. Walter Harvard, Plainfield High School. Ave. in Union, a barrier-free site. electronically, using one or more soft- Ruotolo, liaison to the Union County Cultural and Heritage Programs • Rahway: Ana Mark, Railway Middle School. The annual contest and exhibit is ware programs; work must be entirely Advisory Board. • Roselle: Silvia Cerbone, Abraham Clark High School; Wilkens sponsored by the Union County original, including the source mater- The tour will travel to sites throughout the county through January MytU, Abraham Clark High School, and Darwin. Brito, Abraham Clark Board of Chosen Freeholders and the ial, if submitting a digitally manipu- 2003. The exhibiting students are: High School. Division of Cultural and Heritage lated photo, drawing or painting. • Berkeley Heights: Katie Ruiz, Columbia Middle School; Megan • Scotch Plains: Brian Halpin, Park Middle School, and Lynette OJme- Affairs in the Union County Depart- Artists claiming non-professional Naokami, Columbia Middle School; Laura Kruglinsky, Gov. Livingston da, Hillcrest Academy. ment of Economic Development. states must not have 1) sold the type High School, and Sarah Egbert, Gov. Livingston High School. • Springfield: Tina Cheung, Jonathan Dayton High School, and Maria "The whole community is enriched of art entered in the exhibition • Clark: Matthew Chmieleski, Arthur L. Johnson High School; Dom- Zolotarsky, Jonathan Dayton High School. by the contributions of our senior citi- through commercial channels; 2) inika Wilk, Carl Kumpf Middle School; Erika Pimenta, Mother Seton • Summit: William Fischer, Oratory Prep. zen artists," said Freeholder Vice- exhibited in a professional gallery, Regional High School, and Lucy Lampion, Mother Seton Regional High • Union: Laura DeVincentis, Union High School. Chairman Mary P. Ruorolo, liaison to and 3) held professional membership School. • Westfield: Shanay Twine, Beadleston Middle School, and Ronald the Cultural and Heritage Programs in a guild or association. Artists • Cranford: Josh Zulick, Cranford High School; Eliza Young, Cran- Wichowski, Centennial Middle School. Advisory Board. "I hope many of our claiming professional status are those ford High School; Eliza Young, Cianford High School; Nicole Falaska, The program is coordinated by the county Division of Cultural and resident artists will take advantage of who have met any of the above criteri- Cranford High School; Frank Mariano, Cranford High School; Becky Heritage Affairs, Department of Economic Development, hosted by this opportunity to share their talent at a. Both professional and non- Booth, Hillside Avenue Middle School; Annie Zourzoukis, Orange Union County College and sponsored by the Board of Chosen Freehol- this annual event." professional first-place winners in Avenue Middle School, and Leslie Hendrix, St. Michael School. ders. Sponsors and supporting agencies of the 2002 Teen Arts Program Artists must be at least 60 years old each category will represent Union • Elizabeth: Lynn Vidas, Elizabeth High School; Snyder Dessein, Eli- are the county Division of Parks and Recreation and Prosecutor's Office; and may submit an entry thathas been County in the statewide senior art zabeth High School; Ulises Farinas, Elizabeth High School; Ruthy Etien- NJ. State Council on the Arts/Department of State; Elizabeth, Cranford completed within the past three years. contest that takes place in September. ne, Elizabeth High School; Karla Griffin, Terence C. Reilly Middle and Roselle boards of education; Friends of Teen Arts through a grant All work must be an original creation Full information is on the applica- School, and Kenny Coelho, Westminster Academy. from the NJ. State Department of Education; Paper Mill Playhouse; the of the artist Hanging craft or framed tion form that is available from the • Hillside: Julie Ng, Hillside High School. Westfield Symphony Orchestra, and participating schools. work, including photographs, must be Union County Division of Cultural no more than 38 inches in height and and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl St., no less than 11 inches in width, Elizabeth, 07202; 908-558-2550, NJ Inconsistency' is appealing to Noil including matting and frame. Sculp- relay service users should call 711. tures or 3-D crafts may not exceed 18 The annual Union County Senior (Continued from Page B7) because of the anniversary, and I can wrap myself around a inches in height, width or depth, Citizen Art Exhibit is made possible plish in that piece," she said. "You're the vessel to get that Richard Rodgers tune. There's something so pure and so including base. by the Union County Board of Chosen out there — no matter whether you're doing it in Italian or wonderful about his music — simple in its elegance. Artists wishing to participate Freeholders, NUI/Elizabethtown Gas in some twang, you know, it doesn't really much matter." "I'm very consistent in my inconsistency," she con- should return their application forms Company and a grant from the New One need only look at Noll's recording resume to see the cluded — simply, elegantly, wonderfully. as soon as possible. Participation may Jersey Slate Council on the Arts/ proof of this: her CD work includes the music of such var- be limited to the first 100 applicants Department of State. Additional sup- ied composers as the aforementioned Gershwin, Burt iii due to space requirements. port is provided by the Union County Bacharach, Stephen Sondheim, Paul Simon and Stephen Christiane Noll will appear June 13 in the Cabaret Professional artists will judge the Department of Human Services, Divi- Schwartz. Just don't ask her to name a favorite songwriter. Soiree series at The Manor in West Orange. Dinner is exhibit. There will be awards of rec- sion on Aging. "Golly, that changes on a daily basis," she said, "it really at 6, 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.; Noll's show is at 9 p.m. For does. And a lot of times it could be just what I happen to be information, call 973-731-2360 or visit singing. Lately, I've been doing a lot of Richard Rodgers www.themanorrestaurant.com. 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To place your free listing, send are $2. information to Arts and Entertain- Every Wednesday: Domestic draft beer for $2. ment Editor Bill VanSant, Worrall FIGURES GALORE, works of the SHAKESPEARE OUT LOUD Reading ings at 8 p.m. — beginners are asked THE THEATER PROJECT at Union Today: Oh Face and Splooge Community Newspapers, P.O. Box human figure by members of the Group will meet at Barnes & Noble, to arrive at 7:30 p.m. — at The Con- County College will present Story Time Friday: BBQ Bob and The Spareribs 3109, Union, 07083. Woodbridge Group, will be on exhibit 1180 Raritan Road, Clark, at 7:30 p.m. nection, Morris Avenue and Maple the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Saturday: Dennis Macrone and Pey- at the Skulski Art Gallery at the Polish the third Friday of each month to read a Street, Summit The final gathering of in the Kenneth MacKay Library on the ote Brothers Cultural Foundation in Clark June 14 Shakespeare play out loud. The group the season is June 14, which is the Cranford campus, 1033 Springfield Wednesday: Dyer Weed and Jug- through July 12. An o'pening reception is led by Kevin Mulier. For information, season's closing party. Admission is Ave., Cranford. For information, call ART gling Suns will take place June 14 from 8 to 11 call 732-574-1818. $2; special workshops are $4. For 908-659-5189. p.m. June 13: Tribe of Ben and Ether SHOWS WOMEN'S READING GROUP will information, call 973-467-8278. BARNES AND NOBLE, 240 Route 22 June 14: Hudson River Rats Gallery hours are Tuesdays to Fri- meet at Barnes & Noble in Clark the NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR VIS- days, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 1 o West, Springfield will sponsor Tales for June 15: Hi-Energy Jazz and Sons, UAL ARTS in Summit will sponsor its last Wednesday of each month. Bar- Tots Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays Brothers & Wrestlers a.m. to 2 p.m. The Polish Cultural nes & Noble in Clark is located at 1180 DISCUSSION annual Members Show and Sale, Foundation is located at 177 Broad- and Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Kids June 19: Smaller Than Life and Raritan Road. For information, call MARY VINNEDGE, editor of Design Writing Workshop, Saturdays at 10 beginning Monday, in the Palmer Gal- way, Clark. For information, call Bluestar 732-574-1818. NJ magazine, will lead a free seminar a.m. lery at NJCVA. An opening reception 732-382-7197. June 20: Jen Curtis Band for members and their guests will take on current decorating trends at Barnes For information, call 973-376-8544. June 21: Billy Hector place Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPI- & Noble of Springfield today at 7:30 UNION RECREATION DEPART- June 22: Barbuda Gallery hours are are 9 a.m. to 5 TAL in Mountainside will exhibit the CLASSES p.m. Barnes & Noble of Springfield is MENT will sponsor weekly ceramics June 26: Color and Talsa C and The A TANGO WORKSHOP will be spon- p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. works of Sylvia Glessman, Jane Lux located at 240 Route 22 West. For classes for children between the ages Ally and Lise Masson throughout the sored by The Connection for Women & Saturdays and Sundays. NJCVA is information, call 973-376-8544. of 7 and 12 at the Recreation Building, June 27: Nick demons and Mike months of June and July. Children in Summit June 21 from 6 to 8 located at 68 Elm St., Summit. For LANDSCAPE ARTIST FRANK FER- 1120 Commerce Ave., from 3:30 to The Rockef' Wurtele CHS is located at 153 New Provi- p.m. The workshop is free and open to information, call 908-273-9121. RANTE will conduct a free painting 5:30 p.m. June 28: Secret Sound and One- dence Road, Mountainside. For infor- men and women, as well as youths 10 demonstration and lecture at Saturday OUR VIEW: A UNIQUE PERSPEC- For information, cali 908-964-4828. Eyed Jack mation, call 888-244-5373. years old and older. The Connection is at 10:30 a.m. at Swain Galleries, 703 TIVE on Life in Union County, a travel- located at 79 Maple St., Summit. For June 29: A Pink Floyd tribute with In SUMMER VISIONS, the work of mem- Watchung Ave., Plainfield. For infor- ing exhibit sponsored by Community information, call 908-273-4242. the Flesh Access Unlimited, features the work of bers of the Drew Art Association, will mation, call 908-756-1707 by Friday. POETRY June 30: Blues Network Battle of the 10 adults with developmental disabili- be on exhibit in the Wisner House at SUBURBAN COMMUNITY MUSIC JOURNAL WRITING GROUP, led by POETRY OUT LOUD! will take place Bands ties. The exhibit will tour the county. Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit CENTER in Murray Hill will offer its professional life coach Jami Novak, at Barnes and Noble, 240 Route 22 For information, call 908-232-5666 For information, call 908-354-3040, through Aug. 29. An artists' reception West, Springfield. For information, call or visit www.xxroads.com. Ext. 304. will take place June 30 from 2:30 to 973-376-8544. EAT TO THE BEAT Coffeehouse in 4:30 p.m. OPEN MIKE POETRY NIGHT takes Rahway will feature appearances by ARTIST RON HEDR1CK will have his Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. work on exhibit at Evalyn Dunn's Gal- place the second Sunday of every musical artists. Mondays through Fridays. Reeves- month at Ba rnes and Noble, 1180 Rari- Eat to the Beat Coffeehouse is lery, 549 South Ave., Westfield. Reed Arboretum is located at 165 Gallery hours are Tuesdays through tan Road, Clark, at 7 p.m. located at 1465 Irving St. in Rahway at Hobart Ave., Summit. For information, For information, call 732-574-1818. the corner of East Cherry Street. For Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and call 908-273-8787. by appointment. For information, call information, or to sign up for Open 908-232-0412. Mike Night, call 732-381-0505. RADIO FLYNN'S IRISH PUB and Steakhouse POETRY IN ART, etchings by Egidijus BOOKS TRi-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION Rudinskas, will be on exhibit at the in Rahway will present entertainment UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY Book Dis- will meet at the Wiilo w Grove Presbyte- at various times. Flynn's Irish Pub is Skulski Art Gallery at the Polish Cultur- cussion Group 2002 will conclude in rian Church on Old Raritan Road in al Foundation in Clark through Friday. located at 1482 Main St. in Rahway. the coming weeks. Scotch Plains. The group meets at 8 For information, call 732-381 -4700. Gallery hours are Tuesdays to Fri- June 19: 'The Corrections" by p.m. the first and third Mondays of days, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 Jonathan Franzen every month. HILLTOP CAFE AND GRILL in Sum- a.m. to 2 p.m. The Polish Cultural Meetings are at 7 p.m. Union Public For information, call 908-241-5758. mit presents "From Broadway to the Foundation is located at 177 Broad- Library is located at 1980 Morris Ave. Silver Screen" every Sunday at 6 p.m., way, Clark. For information, all in Friberger Park. For information, call preceded by an all-you-can-eat dinner 732-382-7197. 908-851-5450. SINGLES from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is $29.95 and DINNERMATES and Entrepreneurs reservations are required. The Hilltop RECENT WORKS by Cathy Schaefer SUMMER READING GROUP at Bar- Cafe and Grill is located at 447 Spring- will be on exhibit in the Members' Gal- Group invites business and profes- nes & Noble in Clark meets Wednes- sional singles to dinner at a local field Ave., Summit. lery at the New Jersey Center for Vis- days throughout the summer to dis- restaurant; wine and mingling is at 8 For information, call 908-277-0220. ual Arts in Summit through Friday. cuss a different book each week. p.m., dinner is at 9 p.m. Two age Gallery hours are are 9 a.m. to 5 June 26: Tuesdays With Morrie" MOLLY MAGUIRE'S IRISH PUB, for- groups are available. For information p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. July 10: "Fahrenheit 451" merly Casual Times, in Clark will pre- on dates and locations, call Saturdays and Sundays. NJCVA is July 17: 'The Great Gatsby" sent entertainment in the coming located at 68 Elm St., Summit. For July 24: "Rebecca" 732-822-9796 or visit weeks. Thursdays are Ladies Nights, information, cali 908-273-9121. July 31: The Color of Water" www.dinnermates.com. and Sundays feature NFL games and THE FABRIC FIENDS, quiltsrs from Aug. 7: "A Prayer for Owen Meany" INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single $2 drafts. the Springfield area, will have their Aug. 14: "Jane Eyre" adults older than 45 years old, will Molly Maguire's is located at 1085 works on exhibit through June 13 in the Aug. 21: The Awakening" meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 Central Ave., Clark. For information, a.m. for discussion and continental call 732-388-6511. Donald B. Palmer Museum at Spring- Aug. 28: "On the Road" B.T. EXPRESS, famous for the 1974 hit 'Do it 'til You're field Public Library. Barnes & Noble in Clark is located at breakfast at the First Baptist Church, TAVERN IN THE PARK in Roselle Satisfied,' will be among the acts performing in 'Rhythm 170 Elm St., Westfield. Donation is $2. Gallery hours are Mondays, Wed- 1180 Raritan Road. For information, Park will present Teddy Halek in "An & Blues by the Brook' Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. at For information, call 908-889-5265 nesdsays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to call 732-574-1818. Evening of Frank Sinatra" Saturdays at Cedar Brook Park in Piainfield. For information, see the or 908-889^751. 9 p.m. Tavern in the Park is located at 8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Fridays and AUTHORS BRENT FOSTER AND 'Concerts' listing on this page. 147 W. Westfield Ave., Roselle Park. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and DON TAYLOR will appear at Barnes & For information, call 908-241-7400. Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m. The Springfield Noble of Clark today at 7:30 p.m. to "Little Maestros" program of music and THEATER Public Library is located at 66 Moun- sign copies of their book, "So Now You meets the .fourth Thursday of each VAN GOGH'S EAR CAFE, 1017 Stuy- movement to children 3 months to 6 -PAPER MILL: The State Theater of tain Ave., Springfield. For information, Know." Barnes & Noble in Clark is month at Barnes & Noble in Clark. Bar- vesant Ave., Union, will present a years old. Classes include "Baby's nes & Noble is located at 1180 Raritan New Jersey will present Lemer and call 973-376-4930. located at 1180 Raritan Road. For series of musical events. Tuesday Musical World," "Music for Toddlers," Road. For information, call Loewe's "My Fair Lady" through July UNION COUNTY EMPLOYEES and informaticn, call 732-574-1818. 21. Evening shows are at 8 p.m. Wed- nights are "Acoustic Tuesday," with "Cycle of Seasons" and "Music Mak- 732-574-1818. open mike from 8 to 9 p.m. for folk sin- their families will have their artwork on AUTHOR DAVID SIROTY will appear nesdays through Saturdays and 7:30 ers." The Suburban Community Music WRITER'S WORKSHOP will meet gers, poets and comedians, followed display in the first exhibit anchcontest at the Town Book Store of Westfield Center is located at 570 Central Ave., p.m. Sundays; matinees are at 2 p.m. Monday at Barnes & Noble in Spring- by a featured folk performer. Open for county employees. The exhibit at Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon to sign Murray Hill. For information, call Thursdays and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. field, 240 Route 22 West. The group mike participants sign up at 7:30 p.m., NU! Eiizabethtown Gas Co. runs copies of his book, The Hit Men & the 908-790-0700. Saturdays. Additional matinees are meets every other Monday. For infor- and get 10 minutes at the microphone. through June 14. Kid Who Batted Ninth: Biggio, Valen- scheduled for July 2, 3,10 and 17 at 2 mation, call 973-376-8544. Jazz and blues are featured Sundays Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. tin, Vaughn & Robinson: Together p.m. There are no Sunday evening Mondays through Fridays. NUI Eii- performances July 14 and 21. Tickets at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $3 for all Again in the Big Leagues." The Town COLLECTIBLES Sunday concerts. zabethtown Gas Co. is located in Lib- Book Store is located at 255 E. Broad are S29 to $59; Student Rush tickets RECORD AND CD EXPO will be spon- FILM Sunday: The Joe Taino Trio erty Hall Center, 1085 Morris Ave., St. Westfield. For information, call are available for $15 with current ID the sored Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY will day of performance. June 16: The Pat Clare Trio Union. For information, call 908-233-3535 or visit 908-558-2550; NJ Relay users dial the Holiday Inn, Route 22 West, sponsor its Lunchtime Video Series in June 23: The Noel Sagerman Trio www.townbookstore.com. Special performances are the free June 30: The Tyshawn Sarey 711. Springfield. Admission is $5; children the coming months. Videos are Tues- Conversation Series, Thursdays at 7 AUTHOR DAVID W. SHAW will younger than 12 will be admitted free. days at noon. Participants should bring Quartet UNITY 4, the annual exhibit of the p.m. in the mezzanine, June 13 to 27 appear at the Town Book Store of a bag lunch; coffee and cookies are July 7: Andre Barnes works by Rahway High School For information, call 908-925-9667. and July 11; audio-described perfor- Westfield Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. to provided. July 14: The Hal Hirsch Trio advanced art students and art majors, THE WESTFIELD STAMP CLUB mances July 3 at 2 p.m., July 6 at 2:30 sign copies of his book, 'The Sea Shall Tuesday: "Patch Adams" July 21: Swing Unit will be on display at the Gailer/ at the meets the fourth Thursday of each p.m. and July 7 at 7:30 p.m., each with Embrace Them: The Tragic Story of June 25: "Notting Hill" July 28: The Mike Bagetta Trio Arts Guild of Rahway through June 14. month at 8 p.m. in the Westfield Munic- a sensory seminar 90 minutes prior to the Steamship Arctic." The Town Book July 9: The Crossing" Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Fri- ipal Building, East Broad Street. For curtain; and sign-interpreted perfor- For information, call 908-810-1844. Store is located at 255 E. Broad St., July 23: "Forces of Nature" days and Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m.; and information, call 908-233-3045 or send mances July 7 at 7:30 p.m. and July 12 THEWAITING ROOM, 1431 Irving St., Westfield. For information, call Aug. 6: "October Sky" Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. e-mail to [email protected]. at 8 p.m. Rahway, at the corner of Lewis Street, 908-233-3535 or visit Aug. 20: "Joseph and the Amazing The Arts Guild of Rahway is located at Paper Mill is located on Brookside presents Open Mike Night every Wed- www.townbookstore.com. 1670 Irving St., Rahway. For informa- Technicoior Dreamcoat" Drive in Milibum. For information, call nesday night. BOOKS BY WOMEN, ABOUT tion, call 732-381-7511 or visit CONCERTS Springfield Public Library is located 973-376-4343 or visit For information, call 732-815-1042. WOMEN meets the first Wednesday of at 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield. For www.rahwayartsguild.org. COFFEE WITH CONSCIENCE Con- www.papermill.org. For information on THE WASHINGTON AVENUE PUB, the month at Barnes & Noble in Spring- cert Series will conclude its concerts information, call 973-376-4930. rates for groups of 20 or more, call BACK TO THE FUTURE, a 30-year 704 Washington Ave., Linden, will pre- field. Barnes & Noble is located at 240 with a Westfield appearance. ELIZABETH PUBLIC LIBRARY will 973-379-2626, Ext. 2438. retrospective of the serigraphy of Elis- sent karaoke and the 100-Proof Duo Route 22 West, Springfield. For infor- June 15: Lui Collins, Westfield sponsor a series of free film classics at sa F. Merkl, will be on exhibit at the Les Band every Saturday night. In addition, mation, call 973-376-8544. The concert will take place at First the Main Branch. All films begin at 10 NEW JERSEY SHAKESPEARE FES- Malamut Art Gallery in Union Public Thursday is Ladies Night. United Methodist Church of Westfield, a.m. TIVAL will present the musical "Carni- Library through June 19. THE 'LORD OF THE RINGS' READ- val!" through June 30. Evening shows For information call 908-925-3707. 1 E. Broad St., 908-233-4211. The Main Branch of the Elizabeth Gallery hours are Mondays to ING GROUP will meet the first Wed- are today at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays to The concert begins at 8 p.m., doors Public Library is located at 11 S. Broad Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fri- nesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 open at 7:30 p.m. A S10 donation is St. For information, call 908-354-6060. days and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Barnes & Noble in Clark. Barnes & p.m.; matinees are Sundays and June suggested. For information, call HEALTH Union Public Library is located at 1980 Noble in Clark is located at 1180 Rari- 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $38 to Morris Ave. in Friberger Park, Union. tan Road. For information, call 908-232-8723 or visit KIDS $51. For information, call 908-851-5450. 732-574-1818. www.coffeewithconscience.com. Fofio acid can 'RHYTHM & BLUES BY THE TRAILSIDE PLANETARIUM at the Special performances are a Sympo- ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MINER- EDISON ARTS SOCIETY WRITER'S Trailside Nature and Science Center, sium Performance June 15 at 2 p.m., CIRCLE, led by Cheryl Racanelii, BROOK' will take place Saturday from aid in pregnancy AL, the works of Kit Sailer, will be on noon to 7 p.m. at Cedar Brook Park in Mountainside, is open Sundays with and Student Matinees today and Wed- meets at Barnes & Noble in Clark the nesday at 11 a.m. with tickets are $14 exhibit at the Tomasulo Gallery in the Plainfield. Featured will be Cameo, programming at 2 and 3:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each for groups of 10 or more. Are you thinking about having a Kenneth McKay Library at Union B.T. Express, Total Remix, Funk-kin accdrding to monthly themes. month. Barnes & Noble in Clark is The New Jersey Shakespeare Fes- baby? It's never too early to prepare County College in Cranford through and The Fortune Band. Also featured June: Constellations located at 1180 Raritan Road. For tival is located in the F,M. Kirby for a healthy pregnancy. June 27. will be the Kids' Kingdom and the Admission is $3.25 for adults and Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mon- information, call 732-574-1818. children older than 6 years old, S2.80 Shakespeare Theater on the campus Recent studies show that women CLASSICS BOOK CLUB meets the Taste of Spring" Food Court. For infor- of Drew University, 36 Madison Ave. at days to Thursdays and Saturdays, and mation, call 908^136-2900. for senior citizens. Trailside is located who take folic acid before pregnancy 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays. second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 at 452 New Providence Road, Moun- Lancaster Road, Madison. For infor- and during the first part of a pregnan- UCC is located at 1033 Springfield p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Springfield. BARNES AND NOBLE, 240 Route 22 tainside. For information, call mation, call 973-408-5600 or visit cy can reduce the risk of certain birth West, Springfield, will present musical www.njshakespeare.org. Ave., Cranford. For information, call The selection for Tuesday is "Long 908-789-3670. defects affecting the brain and spinal Day's Journey Into Night" by Eugene performances throughout the year. All 908-709-7155. TRAILSIDE NATURE AND SCIENCE O'Neill. Barnes & Noble is located at concerts are from 8 to 10 p.m. in the STONY HILL PLAYERS of Summit cord by 50 percent. Since the brain UNION COUNTY TEEN ARTS EXHI- cafe section. CENTER in Mountainside will offer will present Gilbert and Sullivan's and spinal cord may begin developing 240 Route 22 West, Springfield. For programming and events for children, BIT will tour Union County, beginning information, call 973-376-8544. For information, call 973-376-8544, "H.M.S. Pinafore" through June 16 at within the first month of pregnancy, with an exhibit at Springfield Public adults and families in the coming the Community Congregational BARNES AND NOBLE, 1180 Raritan weeks. often before a woman knows she is Library Monday through June 27. An AFRICAN-AMERICAN INTERESTS Church, Hartshorn Drive in Short Hi/Is. pregnant, it is important to take folic opening reception will take place Mon- Road, Clark, will present musical per- Sundays in June: The Star of Harry Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Satur--. meets the second Thursday of the formances throughout the year. All acid before you become pregnant. day at 7 p.m. month at 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Potter," 2 and 3:30 p.m., $3.25 per per- day, and June 14 and 15; 3 p.m. Sun- concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the cafe son, S2.80 for senior citizens, 6 years The U.S. Public Health Service The Springfield Public Library is Springfield. Barnes & Noble is located day and June 16. Tickets are S15 for section. old and older recommends that all women of child- located at 66 Mountain Ave., Spring- at 240 Route 22 West, Springfield. For adults, $6 for children younger than 12 For information, including a concert years old. For information, cali bearing age should consume .4 milli- field. For information, including hours, information, call 973-376-8544. Trailside is located at 452 New Pro- schedule, call 732-574-1818. 908-464-7716. grams of folic acid a day. You can eat call the library at 973-376-4930; for MYSTERY READING GROUP will vidence Road, Mountainside. For infor- general information on the exhibit, call meet at Barnes & Noble in Clark the mation, call 908-789-3670. roods that contain folic acid, like the Union County Division of Cultural second Thursday of each month at CRAFTS TRAILSIDE NATURE AND SCIENCE VARIETY asparagus; drink organge juice; or you and Heritage Affairs at 908-558-2550. CENTER in Mountainside will offer 7:30 p.1m. The selection for today is THE HARVEST QUILTERS of Central THE BACK PORCH in Rahway will can take a vitamin supplement. PRINTED MATTER will be on exhibit "Gone for Good" by Harian Coben. New Jersey meet the first Monday of "Baby Makes Three," a series of present Open Mike Night every Tues- Planned Parenthood of Greater in the Members' Gallery at the New Barnes & Noble is located at 1180 Rar- each month at 7 p.m. at Cozy Comer parent-and-children classes for kids day at 9 p.m. and karaoke every Thurs- Jersey Center for Visual Arts in Sum- Northern New Jersey offers vitamin itan Road. For information, call Creations Quilt Shop, Park Avenue in ZVz to 4 with younger siblings. day night. mit Friday through July 9, A reception supplements containing folic acid at 732-574-1818. Scotch Plains. Tuesday: Time for Turtles The Back Porch is located at 1505 will take place Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. its health centers. For more informa- For information, call 908-755-7653. Classes are 11 am. to noon. Cost Main St. in Rahway. For information, JEWISH BOOK LOVERS meets at tion about PPGNNJ's services, call Gallery hours are are 9 a.m. to 5 perfamily group is $8 for Union County call 732-381-6455. 7:15 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 240 the Elizabeth Center, 208 Commerce p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. residents, $10 for out-of-county resi- CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar- Route 22 West, Springfield, the third PI, at (908) 351-5384, or the Plain- Saturdays and Sundays. NJCVA is DANCE dents. Trailside is located at 452 New wood presents a series of jazz, blues Monday of each month. For informa- located at 68 Elm St., Summit. For SUMMIT FOLK DANCERS continues Providence Road, Mountainside. For and comedy concerts, as well as field Center, 123 Park Ave., at (908) tion, call 973-376-8544. information, call 908-273-9121, its 2001-02 season with Friday gather- information, call 908-789-3670. footbail-themed nights. 756-3736. PAGE B12 — THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED Community

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Processing $30,000. Busy Chamber office needs self DRIVERS: Good Humor Ice Cream trucks. looking for bright, enthusiastic people to Company, bookkeeping a plus. 25-30 hours call 603-393-3032 extension 1324, 8am- HUD/ FHA Mortgage Refunds. No Experi- starter for reception duties, general book- MALE/ FEMALE, full/ part time. Excellent teach SAT, GRE, GMAT & MCAT programs a week. Call 908-233-3099. 8pm 7 days. ence required. Free information call 1-800- keeping, accounting, correspondence and pay, possible lease opportunity. Call 973- throughout NJ. No experience or grading 449-4625 extension 7507. computer data entry. Knowledge Microsoft 857-1390. necessary. $18-21 per hour. Cali Monday- Office and Excel, Windows 98, Quickbooks, Friday 9:00am-2:00pm. 609-683-1041 and WinFax needed. Degree preferred. Cali DRIVERS WANTED: Suburban Essex Cab LANDSCAPE POSITIONS. Full time posi- 908-688-2777 and fax resume to: 908-688- company seeking part/ full time help. tions available to run lawn maintenance 0338. 30- 50 hours week. Good pay, steady work. 973-762-5700. crew in Essex & Morris County. Minimum 2 years experience. Valid driver's license a ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTO MECHANIC: Experienced in general Drivers: must. Call Gerry, 973-994-3369 repairs (on foreign cars). Also Helper/ Best Paying Freight in Our Region, Trainee needed. A good opportunity for a 1 year CDL-A experience required. career position. Call 908-272-8708. Call 24/7 at 866-335-5285 ADVERTISE AVON: ENTREPRENEUR wanted. Must be Public School District wiliing to work whenever you want, be your own boss, and enjoy unlimited earnings. Let's talk, 888-942-4053 The Orange Board of Education, Public School District, a K-12 Abbott District in Essex County with approximately 4,600 students in nine (9) BARTENDERS $250 per shift Potential ADVERTISING SALES buildings, 620 employees with the budget of 71 million dollars, is seeking Bartending in a Fast Paced Environment. Children^ No Experience Necessary. All shifts Avail- *-•szggrs&e& proposals for the following services: able. Call 1-800-806-0084 extension 201. Worrall Community Newspapers is looking BOOKKEEPER. LOCAL transportation AUDITING FIRM company seeks experienced person 3- 4 for experienced and aggressive salespeople hours weekdays. Computer experience a Requirements Include: 3-5 Years experience as a public school accountant (Certified Public must. Ideal for a mom seeking midday for outside and inside sales. Earning work. Call Jeff, 973-762-0178. Accountant & Registered Municipal Accountant) to oversee district accounts and transactions potential commensurate with experience. in performing an Abbott Public School District's annual financial audit and should be CABLE TV Call for appointment (908) 686-7700 knowledgeable of Whole School Reform. Field Collections/Disconnect Tech Individuals needed for Local Cable TV col- TREASURER OF SCHOOL FUNDS lections route. Positions include aerial & Requirements Include: Must have 3-5 years experience in accounting, business finance and underground cable disconnects. Supervi- sors needed. Long-term. Top dollar paid! A free press payroll account reconciliations, job responsibilities will include: Reviewing and making Call 973-204-0024 is the strength behind democracy, adjustments in the reconciliation of the Public School District's general operating account, payroll and other activity (bank) accounts and the Board Treasurer's Report. At Worrall Community Newspapers, reporters learn what BOOKKEEPER, Part Time. Monday to Fri- day, 9am-3pm. Experienced required. Call it takes to become good reporters. Why? Because for appointment 908-686-7780. reporting for one or more of our weekly newspapers LABOR LAW COUNSEL FIRM means becoming involved in the communities we serve. Requirement Include: 3-5 Years experience as a school board negotiating labor law attorney GAREGIVERS NEEDED From news stories to features, from council coverage to Part time mornings/afternoons, or full time to provide counsel to the school district regarding employee/ association negotiating and for the elderly. Flexible hours. Non medical police blotters, from community events to the Board of companionship, home care, and elderly Education, reporters are the eyes and ears of all of our contract procedures. related errands. No certification required. readers. Free training provided. Driver's license and car required WorraJ] Newspapers, which publishes 18 newspapers serving 26 towns, has Please forward estimated proposals along with professional/ historical profile and/ or any other related Home Instead Senior Care openings for reporters in its Essex and Union County regions. If you think you services by Monday, June 10, 2002 to Mr. Adekunle O. James, School Business Administrator/ Board 973-716-7070 have what it takes to be a reporter, send resume and clips to Tom Canavan, P.O. Secretary, at the Orange Board of Education, Business Department, 451 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ CASHIER, Full/ Part Time, for upscale take- Box 3109, Union, N.J., 07083, or fax to (908) 686-4169. out deli . Great hours, great pay, great 07050. Proposals must be submitted with the name of said service(s) clearly marked on the outside of place. Call Mark or Jason at Nana' Deli, Be part of a company whose mission is to preserve democracy. the envelope in BOLD CAP PRINT. Upon receipt and review of documentation the district will 127 So. Livingston Avenue, Livingston. Worrall Newspapers is an equal opportunity employer. 973-740-1940. schedule individual meetings to discuss such services. UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 — PAGE B13

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Computer Secutiry Made Simple INSTALLATION • All types of Masonry roofs/install new roofs Fully Insured/Free Your vital computer data is constantly being chal- 1-800-542-0267 • Concrete Work • Stucco estimates. 908-964-8537. SPRINGFIELD, 115 BRIAR Hills Circle (Off lenged by threats and viruses. Don't allow your home • Waterproofing • Brick & Stone Pointing Mountain Avenue, off Route 22) June 7th, or business computer to be compromised by unwel- NEXT DAY SERVICE come advances. •Computer security and interne! pri- 908-277-6677 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 8th 9:00am-4:00pm. No Early Birds! 3 vacy audit 'Software recommendations, installation, $35-$75 Insured - Free Estimates PLUMBING Families, All household goods. Clothing, setup * Computer security training and seminars. Average House 35 years experience 2 Dinette Benches, light wood, corner furniture, antiques and much much more! www.interactiveconsulting.biz Fully Insured • 7 Days 973-378-8338 piece, storage seats $195; matching table , (973) 218-0781 GATEWAY PLUMBING & HEATING white inlaid tile top ) $180. 973-731-3973 UNION, 1355 WINSLOW Avenue (off Vaux- HANDYMAN JOHN J. QUICK, INC • Complete Plumbing & Heating Installation hall). Saturday, Sunday, 9am-4pm. MASON Maintenance & Repair Service 3-PIECE DINING Room set, cherry, and 6 Antiques, furniture, china, crystal, odds-n- General Contractor • Highest Quality Residential chairs. Cherry, 3-piece living room set with CONSTRUCTION BUSY BEE ends. No Early Birds. HANDYMAN SERVICE Brick, Block, Stone, Foundations, Upgrades & Alterations table and lamps. Whirlpool washer and DANNY'S CONSTRUCTION Chimneys, Ornamental Work, Additions, • Radiant In-Floor Heating Specialists dryer. Moving Must Sell! 908-688-0250. UNION, 147 RENNER Avenue, off Chest- "You Won't Get Stung By Our Prices" Alterations, Residential/Commercial • All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured ALL TYPE OF MASONRY Days, Nights & Weekends ABSOLUTELY NO cost to you! New power nut Street. Saturday, June 8th, 9am-3pm. Free Estimates - Fully Insured NJ Master Plumber License#11094 No Early Birds! Household items, furniture, • Brick Work • Chimney We'll Finish Visit At: www.johnjquick.com wheelchairs, scooters, hospital beds, air clothes, toys, tires, Snapper lawn mower, • Block Work • Sidewalks What You Started BLE1WEIS PLUMBING & HEATING matrasses. Independence one call away. large Cocoa-cola electrical cooler, and lots • Retaining Walls • Paving Tiny Jobs-No Problem! 908-272-3771 All types heating systems, installed and serv- Toll free 24 hours/ 7 days 1-866-346-4046 more. • Stucco • Repairs M & M - All Types of Masonry. New Addi- iced. Gas hot water heater, Bathroom & MED-CARE supply. Free Estimates. 732-381-5709 tions Sidewalks, Patios, Steps, Stucco, Kitchen remodeling. REASONABLE RATES. UNION, 1642 ANDREW STREET North (off 973-350-1440 Plastering, Waterproofing, new additions, Fully Insured & Bonded. Plumbing Lie #7876 BUNK BED, Black metal futon with twin and Stanley Terrace) June Bth, 9:00am-5;00prn. HEALTH & FITNESS "~ drainage. 28 years experience Quality 908-686-7415 Multi family. Furniture and lots of items. Work Best Prices. Mike: 908-241-2567. full mattresses. Like new- used only 9 CONTRACTOR SUMMERS HERE! Shape up slim down. months. $275. Call 973-467-0914. UNION 2111 HIGH Street (Across from St. Lose 10-40 pounds, Michael Cangialosi Mason Contractor MAX SR. & PAUL SCHOENWALDER Michael's) Saturday, 9am-5pm. Furniture, MELO CONTRACTORS, Inc. "There is no www.herbal-nutrition.net/naturesfi'ness. Specializing in sidewalks retaining walls, Established 1912 rugs, air conditioners, stereo, household, substitute for experience". Additions, Reno- 1-888-234-7494. foundations, interlocking pavers/patios, Installation & Service See PUZZLE on Page B4 kid's stuff and more! vations, Dormers, Kitchens, Painting, Wine fireplaces, steps, tile/ brick work. Fully Lawn Faucets, Sump Pumps, Toilets, Water Cellars, Decks, Baths. Over 38 years top Heaters, Alterations, Gas Heat, Faucet UNION, 2213 BERWIN Street. Saturday, HOME IMPROVEMENTS "~ insured, Free estimates. 908-686-8369. Ft o T o R B R E w G IN A W quality work at affordable prices. 908-245- Repairs, Electric Drain & Sewer Cleaning June 8th, 9am-4pm. Moving Sale!! Every- 5280. www.melocontractors.com Serving the Homeowner I V A N A I E A V E N P i L b thing must go! Dining room set, exercising BILL KROPLICK GENERAL CONTRACTOR Business & Industry R E Y p V 1 N S A N machine, piano. PAUL'S MASONRY C o 1 A i c P. ARPINO All Repairs & Remodeling, Flooring, carpet- 908-686-0749 I S S M E 1 N C 1H K 1 1 Brick & Concrete Specialist K • 1 UNION 2542 DORIS Avenue (off Liberty & GENERAL CONTRACTOR ing, tile, wood. Basements, Kitchens, Bath- 464 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ S D I S H A M]p rooms, Wood Trim & Cabinetry, Suspended Steps • Sidewalks • Patios Master Plumber's Lic.#4182,#9645,#11181 Burnet) June 8th 9:00am-4:00pm. Multi Mason Contractor ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS E H R K ATR" M A family. Painting • Concrete • Ceramic Tile Ceilings, Fully insured. 732-921-5988 SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT § u Very Dependable J O H N D A L Y 1V E N I A L Sidewalks • Paving • Steps I UNION, 377 BROADWELL Avenue No Job Too Big or Small CAL-PEZ ENTERPRISES Senior Citizen Discounts o M A Rl N U D IG E S c U M All Home Improvements I • (Between Colonial and Salem) Saturday, Fully Insured Free Estimates Suburban j G A L O O T E R N 1 E E L s June 8th; 9am-1pm. No early birds. Furni- Siding- Roofing • Windows • Baths* Kitchens 908-964-1554 1 908-232-7691 Beeper 973-510-1171 Plumbing & Healing S N E B R N S ture, household goods. Masonry • Rubbish Removal Service 908-687-8383 1 T "A1 m G P A NJ License#LO247787 Fully insured i • |S UNION, 534 ANDRESS Terrace (off Colo- Debt Consolidation Programs Marvin Rodburg, Bob Bomstein 11 R 1 R S O R D R S "" Slale Lie « 4689 4 » 1005 F • s 1 ]E nial Avenue). Saturday, June 8th, 9am- 100% Financing L O W E G R E G N O R M A N 3pm. Twin bed frames, Chimney cabinet, 973-748-7171 or 800-850-0794 K3as Heal •Balhroom Remodeling ADVERTISE •AUerafons & Repairs • Electric Sewer Cleaning E N 1 D 1 H 1 V U N 1 T b old school desk, Christmas trees with lights, Why Fuss - Call Us ib lots of clothes, household items, some tools ADVERTISE Senioi Citizen Discounl Visa/MasterCard 1 h h |M I V W A N D i 1 1 O |s h H PAGE B14 — THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED

POWER WASHING SUPREME POWER WASH Decks, Cleaned & Sealed. Houses, Drive- ways, Patios, Privacy Fences {Deck REAL ESTATE Repairs). Certified "Wolman" Deck Special- ist. Free Estimates. 908-687-4024 REAL ESTATE WANTED RECYCLING ^^ RENTAL FAST CLOSING ALL CASH TRANSACTIONS Industrial Accounts Serviced WE BUY HOUSES Real estate transactions are Jose Diaz for $240,000 on Jan. 3. MAX WEINSTEIN SONS, INC. recorded in the office of the county Hillside "All real estate advertised herein is sub- 973-599-9270 Honest Weights-Best Prices clerk. Worrall Newspapers publishes Always Buying Scrap Metals ject to the Federal Fair Housing Act ANY AREA NO BANKS which makes it illegal to advertise any an abbreviated version of all transac- Clementina Pepe sold property at Roselle Park 2426 Morris Avenue (Nr. Burnet)Union ANY CONDITION NO BROKERS M-F 8am-4:30pm/ Saturday 8am-1pm preference, limitation, or discrimination tions recorded in the 12 Union County 1360 Hamilton St, to Thomas 908-686-8236/Since 1919 based on race, color, religion, sex, hand- ANY SITUATION NO B.S. Judith M. Durkin sold property at icap, familial status, or national origin, municipalities the newspapers cover, Campbell for $185,000 on Jan. 3. or intention to make any such prefer- using the recording date. The infor- Angelina Mascitelli sold property 608 Elm St, to Jose and Isabel Mon- ROOFING ~ ence, limitation, or discrimination." REAL ESTATE FOR SALE roy for $171,000 on Jan. 4. "We will not knowingly accept any mation is provided by TRW Property at 320 Hollywood Ave., to Demetrios CARLSON BROTHERS ROOFING advertising for real estate which is in ADULT COMMUNITIES Whiting, New Jer- Data, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., infor- Katsoudas for $190,000 on Jan. 4. Jane A. Fuzo sold property at 157 CAPE COD $2500 sey 1 and 2 bedroom units starting at BI-LEVEL $2700 violation of the law. All persons are here- mation service, and is published Edward K. and Maria R. Grad sold E. Lincoln Ave., to Jamie L. Fuzo for by informed that ail dwellings advertised $25,000 single homes start $50,000. For SPLIT LEVEL $2900 free information and appointment call 1- approximately six weeks after it is property at 241 Hillside Ave., to Billy $203,000 on Jan. 7. $100 Off with ad are available on an equal opportunity basis." 800-631-5509 Heartland Realty. filed in the county clerk's office. 908-272-1266 W. and Constance Taylor for BRIDGEWATER, COLONIAL Split, 8 $180,000 on Jan. 8. Summit Price includes: Removal of old shingles, APARTMENT TO RENT rooms, 3 bedrooms 1-1/2 baths. Immacu- Dumpster, Cleanup complete, Install ice late home, great location. Acre of property Clark shield, felt paper, 25 year GAF shingles. BELLEVILLE One Large 1 bedroom apart- $359,900. Call Mary. 908-725-0787. Kenilworth Richard S. and Jennifer G. Fiore J.D. ROOFING CONTRACTOR ments. Available immediately first floor, sold property at 22 Division Ave., to Certified in 1 ply rubber roofing, Flat roof- hardwood floors, freshly painted. Heat/ hot CL-ARK, 53 FLORENCE Drive Immaculate Catiello M. and Angela M. Dente ing-repairs, Shingles, re-roof, tearoff, Roof water . Walk to NY bus. No pets.1-1/2 updated 4/ 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, central sold property at 46 Jupitor St, to Alice Teipel sold property at 144 S. Michael G. and Karen C. Traynor for inspections & maintenance. All work guar- months security. $775.Super, 973-450- air, garage, 4/5 car concrete driveway. Glen S. and Edie J. Bloom for 23rd St, to Joan Greenig for $425,500 on Jan. 7. anteed. Fully Insured - Free Estimates. 4323. Move in condition. Photos and details at Joseph S. Bilello sold property at 908-322-4637 www.soldit123.com. 732-388-4267. $305,000 on Jan. 8. $150,000 on Jan. 4. EAST ORANGE, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Barbara A. Gallagher sold property 306 Morris Ave., to St. Teresa of all utilities. Security and references FORECLOSED GOVT Homes. $0 or Low Avila for $475,000 on Jan. 15. required. 973-715-7120. Leave message. Down! Tax repos and bankruptcies, HUD, at 5 Kathryn St., to David M. Bonney Linden VA, FHA. No credit OK. For listings 800- for $175,000 on Jan. 11. J^..^, HOOFiHG & CONTRACTING, LLC KENILWORTH, 3 ROOMS, 1 bedroom, 2 501-1777, extension 199. Fee. family, all utilities supplied. $725. Available Angelina J. Pepe sold property at Union Shingle, Flat Roof Tear-offs, June 15th/ July 1st. 908-245-4333.i Reraofs, Slate, & Spanish Tile Repairs SHORE PROPERTY 644 Dennis Place to Manuel and Vinyl, Aluminum, & Wood Siding LINDEN, 2 BEDROOM apartment, very Maria C. Garcia for $192,000 on Dec. Andrew Marchese sold property at Telephone (908) 276-1404 Frea Estimate nice location, convenient to railroad and Cranford Beeper (908) 261-1782 Fully Insured OCEAN CITY NJ Summer rentals "Plenty of 57 Gotthardt St, to Joao P. and Mar- shopping, $750 plus utilities, no fee. 28. Availability". Call for FREE Color 2002 ia F. Silva for $190,000 on Dec. 17. 908-862-7446 Rental Guide. No fee to tenants! Acade- Joseph Trezza sold property at 1 Richard J. Conoshenti sold proper- WE STOP LEAKS! Cathy D. Bucholtz sold property at CLARK BUILDERS, INC. MAPLEWOOD, 2 BEDROOM apartment myRealEstate.com Realtor. 800-786-8884. Oraton Drive to John C. and Judith ty at 413 Dewitt St, to Norman and 2538 Branford Ave., to Adelino Fer- •Roof Stripping & Repairs with living room, kitchen, and bath. All ren- ON LAGOON. Wild life Reservation across. B. Malko for $235,000 on Jan. 2. Freda M. Rosenshein for $293,000 on •Flat Roofing & Slate ovated. Rental for $1,100.00. Call George 60 feet bulkhead, 2 bedroom house. Forked Jan. 2. reira for $245,000 on Dec. 17. •Gutters & Leaders Makbiannis at 973-378-8400. River. $850 week. 973-275-0562. Pictures Allan S. Berger sold property at Serving Union & Middlesex Counties by e-mail. Angela G. Ramos sold property at For 30 Years MAPLEWOOD, STUDIO available with 318 Ashton Ave., to Antonio Santo 1034 Creger Ave., to Pamela C. Sam- Fully Insured - Free Estimates brand new bathroom, $900 a month. Call Elizabeth marco for $152,000 on Dec. 18. N.J. Lie. No. 010760 George Makbiannis at 973-378-8400. OUT-OF-STATE for $337,000 on Jan. 18. Robert Tavares sold property at 732-381-9090 1-800-794-LEAK (5325) FLORIDA! LOOKING for a home in para- Mariano Lopez sold property at MAPLEWOOD, UPDATED 1 bedroom in 2 214 Newark Ave., to Janet Mendez family house. Available July 1st. $790 + util- dise? Look no further. Welcome Home Real 208 Palmer St., to Francis Solorzano Rahway RUBBISH REMOVAL ^^ ities. Walk to train. 973-378-2200. Estate Magazine, The foremost "Free" for $225,000 on Dec. 20. Authority on Southwest Florida's Gulf coast. for $170,000 on Dec. 27. 1-973-731-1698, GREG'S CLEANOUTS 800-395-9373. Attics, Basements, Garages, complete NEWARK-NEAR HILLSIDE Sidney M. Ruth Schreiber sold John and Dawn Soltesz sold prop- STUDIO 1 AND 2 BEDROOMS house cleanout. We take away anything. UPSTATE SACRIFICE, 20 acres-$24,900. property at 169 Washington Ave., to erty at 1058 Fulton St., to Clay Miller Special Senior Discounts. Very Spacious, Nice Quiet Building & Neighborhood. Near Transportation now $16,900 Fields, woods, views, pond 355 Union Avenue LLC for $ 150,000 for $115,000 on Jan. 7. Correction Superior Service Program site! Town road, survey, terms. Hurry! 1- on Dec. 27. Robert E. and Susan E. Link sold The telephone and fax numbers SPECIAL SERVICES ON SITE SECURITY 888-925-9277 SNY www.upstateNYIand ,com. Norberto R. and Adel Aberastegui property at 653 Maple Ave., to DRUG/ ALCOHOL Rehab- Help a loved SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING published in a release about Home- one who is losing everything. 90-180 days, Call Ms. D. for appointment sold property at 332 High St, to Ramon D. and Maria C. Fernandez for Front Real Estate Services in the May 973-705-8488 VIRGINIA'S EASTERN SHORE. On pen- 75% success. Ask about guarantee. See ninsula between Chesapeake Bay/ Atlantic Antonio and Ilda Alves for $152,500 $170,000 on Jan. 9. 30 edition of this newspaper were www.narconon.ca call 1-877-782-7409 toll SOUTH ORANGE, 3 Room basement Ocean. Free real estate Brochures! Call on Dec. 28. incorrect. HomeFront Real Estate free. apartment. Private entrance, walk to train. 800-288-7037. Visit our website: Kitchen, full bath, non-smoker, single pre- www.masondavis.com or write: Mason- Sergio and Lassaleta Agostinho Roselle Services, located at 1155 Liberty TILE ferred. $850, utilities included. Call John Davis Co. Box 418, Accomac, VA 23301. sold property at 541 Jefferson Ave., Ave., in Hillside, can be reached by 646-256-2726. MIKE MUSSO to Maria G. Buxo for $305,000 on Bank One National Association calling 908-351-7000. Its fax number CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION SPRING SPECIAL Springfield. Last month Dec. 28. sold property at 7 W. End Place to is 908-353-0232. REPAIRS & REGROUTING free! 1 bedroom luxury apartment. Washer/ OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE dryer, A/C. No pets. 973-376-0770. NO JOB TOO SMALL SPRINGFIELD, 1 Month Free Rent on 908-352-1936, after 5:00pm Selected Units. 1 bedroom apartment from Sell $1045. 3 bedroom townhouse, $1650. Nice TREE EXPERTS location. Newly renovated. Heat & Hot water. Call 973-564-8663. BOYLE TREE SURGERY CO. SUMMIT 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, eat in ESTABLISHED 1922 Your kitchen, living room and attic storage. Base- TREE & STUMP REMOVAL ment with laundry facilities. Available now! PRUNING S1600 month includes all utilities. Call 908- Working Together to Give the American Dream of Homeovvnership a Strong Future TREE SURGERY IN 416-5856 for appointment. ALL ITS BRANCHES BUY FOR S1,456/rnd. Union UNION TOWNSHIP. A Beautiful 2 family Stuff! BUY FOR SM96M home, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, bath, new 908-964-9358 kitchen, dining room, living room, finished Advertise It All basement," attached garage, backyard. WOODSTACK Located in a nice residential neighborhood, On The Internet great NYC commuter area, near bus, train TREE SERVICE great schools, $1,500 per month. A must Local Tree Company see!! Wil! go fast. Call Mike at 908-241- All types of tree work. Free Estimates. 7900 extension. • •« •S8T*1 Senior Citizen Discounts. Immediate TUDOR MUST SEE COLONIAL NICELY MAINTAINED service. Insured. Free wood chips UNION - FOUR BEDROOM, 2 BATH, NEW WINDOWS UNION - MINT CONDITIONER COLONIAL 2 FULL UNION - ALUMINUM SIDING COL CAPE 3 BDR'S FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION. $292,000 BATHS. GAS HEAT, DECK, MEIK. HRDWD FLRS. 1 NICELY MAINTAINED GAS HEAT ATT. GARAGE MLS# Community Information 90S-6B7-4800 DET GABAGE $279,900 1629682. $229,800 908-276-5752 SOUTH ORANGE, Near train, bus, 908-687-4800 : Classifieds ,'; 908-667-4800 sofabed, air conditioning, bath, cooking ; Real Estate ~ BUSINESS k area, private entrance, off street parking, Local Chat . .-;' BUYFORS1,795/mo. HI BUY FOR S2,042/mo. BUYFORS1,395/mo. $600/month. 973-761-0571. .--.'Cultural Happenings '* ' ' "BfcWSBrW Community Newspapers' OPPORTUNITIES | WEST ORANGE, Llewellyn Hotel. Conve- nient to transportation. Rates from $100 weekly. Call 973-731-8845 or 973-736- Call Now!! BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 1838. 1-800-564-8911 m ALL CASH Candy Route. Do you earn up to ROOMS TO RENT to-"M $800/ day? Your own local candy route. www.localsource.com WEST ORDER/ Orange Border. Available GORGEOUS! 9 BEDROOM BI-LEVEL! LARCHMONT SECTION" OPEN SUN. 1-5 PM Includes 30 Machines and Candy. Ail for UNION . 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"All real estate advertised herein is sub- ject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, ADVERTISE which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, hand- icap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such prefer- Sell Your Home ence, limitation, or discrimination." "We will not knowingly accept any advertising foe real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are here- UNION by informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." UNION - Spacious Ground Entry Split offers 3 BR's, 2V* HILLSIDE - Lovely Authentic Colonial w/Stained Glass CLASSIFIEDS Baths, LR, FDR, EJK plus FR, new gas furnace and central Entry, Beamed Ceilings, EIK, French Doors, Foyer air!UNI9232 Offered at $279,900 w/Window Seat, 2 Garage. UNI9226 Offered at $219,900 CALL LAND FOR SALE BAY AREA, Virginia Safe Haven 99 acres Get Pre-Approved before you look. with "3000" deep waterfront $399,000. Ter- 1-800-564-8911 rific potential for development or family Coldwell Banker Mortgage makes it easy 1-888-367-6918 compound. Owner arranged financing. Call To Place Your today! 800-850-4461. eo/teet' watte. CHESAPEAKE BAY area "New To Market" Concierge Services 800.353.9949 • CoJdwell Banker Mortgage Services 877.201.3277 • Global Relocation Services 877.384.0033 • Previews International Estates Division 8fW.575.O952 Classified Ad Pre-Construction prices from $39,900. 1 to 3 acres waterfront sites, bay area access Union ffl?I^TjV^^B www.nymetro.coldweUbanker.com best crabbing and fishing grounds. Good WWWXOIdweUbankcr com Search your local classifieds 367 Chestnut Street m&nM^lH - * ___ CENDANT" for vacation and retirement. Paved roads, MMliiy Bn Nt on the Internet utilities. Buy now, build later. E.2. terms. Qft$2 f\HH -i(\(\f\ ••MW^^^HMM^^^M *For the st-cond year in »row.coldwelibankcr.com Direct from Owner/ broker Bay Lands Co 7uo.uoo.3wu RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE armfo*cs-Bcitofacwcb- 21102 Cnldwdl Hanker Corporation. Coldwell Banter' ia 1 rqjiMercd trademark ill CoWwcIl Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housine Opportunity. Indepoufcmly Owned and Operated hy NUT taKurpurjtcd. UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 — PAGE B15 REAL ESTATE PEOPLE IN THE NEWS member of the 2001 New Jersey Mil- Finn earns a spot of the local real estate market, and The award winners were honored lengths to deliver the highest level of Somerset, Union and Warren, it is the lion Dollar Club at the Gold Level. In always goes the extra mile for her during special ceremonies at the Pru- service to the communities they second largest independently owned Susan Finn, a sales associate with addition, she earned a place in Weich- clients, exceeding their expectations." dential Real Estate Network's annual serve," said William O. Keheler Jr., residential real estate company in the Summit office of Burgdorff ERA, New Jersey. For more information, ert' s 2001 Million Dollar Sales and has earned the New Jersey Associa- Finn can be reached at sales convention held in New Orleans chairman and CEO of Prudential New 908-522-3878, via e-mail at Susan- in March. Jersey Properties. "They exhibit visit www.PruNewJersey.com. Marketed Clubs and Weichert's 2001 tion of Realtors Million Dollar Sales President's Club. Furthermore, in Finn ©burgdorff. com, or by visiting The Prudential Leading Edge unparalleled dedication, and I am Club Silver Achievement Award for 2001 she was named as the top selling the Burgdorff ERA Summit office, award is presented annually to the top proud of them all." Two earn honors production of more than $5 million and listing agent at Weichert's Union located at 401 Springfield Ave., in the 6 percent of the company's residential and 20 closed transactions during Based in East Brunswick, Pruden- Robert Spillane, branch manager, office in 2001. 2001. Her actual production exceeded historic Roots Building. sales agents nationwide. This year's tial New Jersey Properties offers relo- announced that two sales associates at recipients are Denise Hrynkiewicz cation, mortgage, fine homes and Romy Galano led the office in sales $6.4 million for the year. This is the the Union office of Weichert Realtors throughout April and earned a place in second consecutive year that Finn has Seven are on the Edge and Jeane Schulz of the New Provi- resort properties services. With more have been honored for their achieve- dence office; Robert Barlow, Jane than 650 sales associates and 28 Weichert's 2001 Million Dollar Sales earned the NJAR Silver Level status. Prudential New Jersey Properties ments in April. Club. "We are so proud to have Susan as Johanson and Diane Terry, all of the offices serving 10 counties including Kathleen Gwaldis led the office in has announced that seven area sales Summit office, and Carol Jones and To contact these award-winning a member of the Burgdorff ERA Sum- associates have been named to the Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Mid- listings, revenue units, dollar volume Larry Kraft of the Westfield office. dlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, sales associates, call Weichert's mit team," said Joanne Tedesco- Prudential Leading Edge Society for and listings sold in April. Gwaldis is a Union office, 908-687-4800, Kloud. "She has a keen understanding 2001. 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Call for the fourth-generation Seven, blades?" But as soon as the sun comes out, the notion slips blade-and-insert assembly, commonly referred to as blade. MURCURY MISTIQUE 1995, red,. Very 973-332-8775. BMW brought in Chris Bangle, the into the back of your mind. And there the thought stays Unless you are a patient sort, and because installing good condition, 75000 miles, A/C. Belonged chief of design, to help comb out the to senior citizen. $3900. Call 973-761-1255. until the next rainy day when again you find it hard to see inserts is tricky, I recommend replacing the whole blade. ADVERTISE tangles. He speaks with big gestures, even a city bus right in front of you! There's another good reason to replace the whole blade. Here are some things to think about the nest time your The metal part of the blade is painted black to reduce glare. wipers smear your view: In time the paint wears off and sunlight can glare off the First, why do wipers streak? Two reasons: old age, and shiny exposed metal beneath. wear and tear. The summer sun bakes the rubber in wiper Insert or blade, in order to replace the squeegecportion Sprucing up the showroom blades until it is hard and brittle. Because sun-hardened you will need to remove the blade from the wiper arm. Be rubber can't flex, it causes the wiper blades to chatter careful. The wiper arm is spring-loaded and must be pulled across your windshield. away from the windshield to remove the worn-out blade. If Second, wiper blades streak because they get scratched. the arm snaps back without a blade, it may crack your If you use your wipers to clean your dirty windshield when windshield. So put a folded towel on the windshield to it's not raining, dried-on dirt and grit will scratch the sensi- cushion the blow, just in case. tive squeegee edge of your wiper. You can picture the On some model cars the wiper arms are not designed to problem like this: It's Hie trying to brush off sand ftom a be pulled away from the windshield while in the "stopped" table using a straight-edged knife. Now picture doing the position. If you turn the wipers on to position them in the same with a serrated knife. "upright" position, every time you turn them off — it's What can you do to prevent baking and scratching the hard to change them while they're moving — they auto- blades? Parking your car away ftom direct sunlight will matically return to the stopped position. help. However, that is only a partial solution. Ozone pollu- tion will bake your blades even if they are not in the sun. It Here's a hint. With the key in the ignition turn the key to just takes longer. accessories, turn on the wipers. Once the wipeis leach the Clean your blades periodically. Have you ever noticed upright position, turn the key off, not the wiper switch. how dirt and grit can accumulate on wiper blades where VoUa! The wipers will stay upright on the windshield. they come in contact with the windshield? When you wash A final note on wipers. Forget about fancy racing wipers your car, it's a good idea to lift the blades off the -winds- and double-decker wipers. These gimmicks rarely work as hield and clean away the dirt and grit beneath. There is a well as the windshield wipers your car's manufacturer product you can purchase to apply on wiper blades that is designed. supposed to preserve them. But who's going to do that? There are many after-market blades without gimmicks Another good idea is to fill your washer bottle with that work as well as factory blades. You can buy them if washer fluid and use it liberally when operating your you want to save-a buck or two. windshield wipers in dry weather. Do not use tap water in If you choose inserts, usefactory inserts. But if you have your windshield washer system. Most municipal water already changed the blades with an after-market brand, the supplies — and even well water for that matter — are full factory inserts probably won't fit in the after-market of mineral deposits. If you use tap water, it will clog the blades. Photo By Bob Hejfrich windshield washer system. Remember, if you keep your wipers and washers in Ford World, located at 158 E. Westfield Ave. in Roselle Park, is open for business Use distilled water mixed with approved automotive good working order, it will help you to drive safely. while the owners are in the process of remodeling the dealership and showroom. washer detergent to avoid clogs. Don't trust the premixed The remodeling is scheduled to be complete sometime this summer. Once the staff either. Some "premixed" washer fluid sold by the gal- Jon Woods is a certified master mechanics who hosts renovations are complete, car buyers can look for the grand opening of the New lon is mixed with tap water. To put the right fluid in your an auto talk show on station KSDO in San Diego and Ford World. car's windshield washer system, buy distilled water and can be reached through his Web site at washer concentrate and mix it yourself. www.signonsandiego.com/marketplace/autocenter. PAGE B16 — THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 UNION COUNTY CLASSIFIED No Time Like The Present!!

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