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THURSDAY DECEMBER 21, 2006 Teacher arrested for car theft Mayor’s last meeting Linden Mayor John Gregorio By Robert Zullo Police responded to the scene, where, block of Madison Hill Road earlier Saturday by the Linden school district this fall. participated in his final City Council and Kitty Wilder although “nothing appeared to have been taken morning, according to police. He is a LHS graduate and former three-sport meeting Tuesday night. LINDEN — A Linden High School teacher from the vehicle,” Connell said, “contents were Whether Tyburczy was forced to abort what athlete who returned to his hometown to begin For coverage of the meeting, was arrested for allegedly stealing a car in Clark strewn about and so forth and they noticed that police say would have been his second auto theft his career. visit www.localsource.com and click and attempting to hotwire another Saturday, some wires were pulled out from under the dash­ Saturday morning and dropped his phone in a At a new teacher orientation in September, on Linden news. according to police. board.” hurry was unclear. Tyburczy told The Progress he would try to teach Theodore Tyburczy, 22, an LHS physical After inspecting the wires — evidence of an “We can’t speculate on that,” Connell said. “It his students lessons they could use when they get education teacher was arrested at his Deerfield apparent attempt to hotwire the car — Connell is what it is.” out of school, like physical fitness tips. Terrace home Saturday after an officer found his said Officer Glenn Griffin noticed the cell phone Linden Superintendent of Schools Joseph Offices closed for Tyburczy has been charged with auto theft cell phone on the floor of the car he attempted to on the floor of the car. The vehicle owner con­ Martino said Tuesday that Tyburczy is “as of the Christmas, New Year’s and defiant trespass and released on his own The offices of this newspaper hotwire, police said. firmed it was not his phone before police traced present time, not teaching.” The attempted theft was reported just after 10 it to Tyburczy. He declined to comment further, calling the recognizance pending court proceedings. will be closed Dec. 25 in observance Dan Burns contributed to this report. of Christmas. We will reopen Dec. a.m. Saturday by a resident in the 500 block of While investigating the incident, police locat­ incident a personnel matter, which will be han­ Madison Hill Road, according to Clark Captain ed another stolen vehicle near Tyburczy’s home. dled according to state procedure. Kitty Wilder can be reached at 908-686-7700, 26 at 9 a.m. We will also close Jan. ext. 127, or [email protected]. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day Denis Connell. That vehicle was reported stolen from the 600 Tyburczy was one of 54 new teachers hired and reopen Jan. 2. Deadlines for the Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 issue include: • Letters: Friday, 9 a.m. County • Sports: Friday, noon. • Lifestyle, including church and club news: Friday, noon. appoints • Legals: Friday, noon. • Classifieds: Friday, 3 p.m. • What’s Going On: Friday, 4 p.m. • Display ads: Friday, 5 p.m. for member Section A and noon for Section B. By Kitty Wilder • News: Friday, 5 p.m. Managing Editor RAHWAY — The county’s super­ Housing Authority intendent of schools appointed a new reorganizes for 2007 member to the Board of Education last week. The Rahway Housing Authority Richard Trocciola was sworn in to Board of Commissioners reorgan­ his post at the board’s caucus meeting ized Dec. 14 as part of the board’s Dec. 12. He will finish the third year final monthly meeting of the year. of a term ending in April. Commissioner Bob Bresenhan Trocciola was one of three candi­ Jr. was unanimously elected chair­ dates to apply for the seat left vacant man for 2007. Commissioner Renee by James Baker in September. Baker Thrash was unanimously elected resigned in the middle of his campaign vice chairwoman. Thrash’s record of for Rahway City Council. He was service on the RHA includes 10 elected to the council in November years as chairperson. and will begin his term there next “I look forward to serving as month. chairman of the Rahway Housing In the 65 days after Baker’s resig­ Authority Board of Commissioners nation, school board members failed in 2007, partnering with vice chair­ to appoint a member to the vacant person Thrash, my fellow commis­ seat, in accordance with state law, sioners, and executive director Ken leaving the task to County Superinten­ Pushko.” Bresenhan said. dent Carmen Centuolo. Bresenhan currently serves as an After interviewing each of the can­ advisor on the Union County didates last week, Centuolo said she Motion Picture and Television Advi­ selected Trocciola mainly for two rea­ sory Board and was formerly on the sons. First, he earned the fourth most Rahway Environmental Commis­ votes of the five candidates who ran sion. for three school board seats in April’s Children watch Santa Claus arrive by helicopter at Aviation Plaza in Linden on Tuesday for an early Christmas party. election. And second, he expressed Candle fund-raiser to interest in running for election in the support shelter spring when his appointment ends. The Friends of Linden Animal Trocciola declined to comment on Santa makes early visit to Linden Shelter Inc. announces a holiday his appointment other than to say he candle sale to benefit homeless cats plans to support Rahway Superinten­ By Dan Burns nies teamed up with Applebees, Liberty Helicopter until Christmas, but she shook it. She thinks it’s a and dogs in the shelter’s care. dent Frank Buglione. Staff Writer and the Linden Police Department to host the party Barbie doll. What she would really like is a karaoke Candles are $15 each and come Board of Education Vice President LINDEN — About 65 children gathered to watch for the daycare children, many of whom are under­ machine, so she can sing along to her favorite Bey- in holiday scents. For more informa­ Bernard Robson, filling in for the a helicopter descend at Aviation Plaza Tuesday privileged. once Knowles, Ciara and Mariah Carey songs. tion about the shelter or the candles, president this month, could not be morning. Since Applebees strives to reach out to the com­ The children arrived with smiles on their faces call 908-474-8450 or visit www.lin- reached for comment this week. As the propeller slowed down and the children munity, manager Rose Vasquez thought partnering and left with even bigger smiles, according to Lin­ den.petfmder. org. On behalf of teachers and staff, bounced with excitement, a jolly man with a red hat with the police department for the party would be a den Community Oriented Police Officer Andrew Rahway Education Association Presi­ and a white beard poked his head out the window. good idea. Vasquez also works as a dispatcher for Rose. dent Ray Candiloro said, “We’re opti­ Santa Claus visited the Applebees on West Edgar the LPD, so she was in a good position to coordinate “With Santa coming out of the helicopter and mistic that we’ll move forward with Road Tuesday, where children from two daycare the event. everything, you should have seen their faces,” Rose him as a board member.” centers met for a Christmas party. Three and 4-year-olds from Morningstar and said. Candiloro said each candidate was Santa landed in the parking lot and boarded a Born Again Daycare were the guests of honor Tues­ Applebees will probably hold similar events for qualified for the seat. Besides Trocci- Linden Fire Department truck, which took him to day. Meeting Santa put them in the holiday mood. the community over the course of the year, accord­ ola, former board member Peter the restaurant. He then gave presents to each child “I took pictures with Santa,” Ryan Sampson, ing to the restaurant’s General Manager, Derek Nit- Kowal and former board candidate individually, while the other children munched on 4, bragged as he bundled up for the bus ride toli. Justin Tupik applied for the position. breakfast. home. They at least plan on making the Christmas party Tupik sought a seat on the school Santa distributed the toys on behalf of Conoco Sampson told Santa he wants to find a Batman an annual event, Nittoli said. board in April and in 2005. In both Phillips and Infineum USA L.P, which combined to motorcycle under his tree on Christmas morning. Dan Burns can be reached at 908-686-7700, ext. See BOARD, Page 2 purchase 75 presents for the children. Those compa- Joia Jones, 4, isn’t supposed to peak at her gift 120, or [email protected]. Program pairs prisoners with children in need By Kitty Wilder Jersey State partnered with Rahway just in time for Christmas. Managing Editor police to refurbish bicycles for under­ “For some of the kids that get RAHWAY — Walk into the heart privileged children. these, this is the best gift they’ll get,” of East Jersey State Prison and you’ll More than 70 bikes, shining with Hudak said. be surrounded by imposing concrete new paint, fresh tires and restored And while there’s no doubt among walls covered in peeling white paint breaks stood in line inside the those involved in the program that and lined with coils of sharp, barbed prison’s auto shop Tuesday, each with children will be delighted by the gift, wire. a red bow tied to its handlebars. many said the partnership is equally You’ll see rows of fences setting Rahway police collected the aban­ as satisfying to the prisoners who clear boundaries for the nearly 2,000 doned bikes throughout the year, crafted the bikes. inmates housed inside the prison’s donating them to the program Inmate Todd Crawford, serving walls. because they couldn’t be matched time for robbery and drug charges, IN THIS ISSUE And you’ll see plenty of those with owners, Police Chief Edward has a 7-year-old child at home and prisoners milling about in their state- Hudak said. said he enjoys helping children. Community Calendar ...... 2 issued khaki uniforms. While a few bikes were beyond “To bring a smile to a kid’s face is Police Blotter...... 2 It isn’t a festive scene by any stan­ repair, prisoners spent months work­ a wonderful thing,” Crawford said. Community Forum...... 4 dards, but on Tuesday morning, deep ing to refurbish the others. Tuesday “It makes you feel good, really good Letters to the Editor...... 4 inside the secure walls of the infa­ marked the end of the their hard knowing you did something positive Obituaries...... 8 mous facility, officials and prisoners work. for somebody.” Sports ...... B1 gathered to celebrate the spirit of the Today, the bikes will be distrib­ Crawford has helped restore bikes County News...... B3 Inmates at East Jersey State Prison stand with one of season. uted to eight Rahway organizations each year since the program began, Arts & Entertainment...... B7 the bikes they restored for children in need in Rahway. 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For more information www.localsource.com * Pay online or to see a demo A Worrall Community Whether you have moved out o f state, gone off to of our E-Edition log on to Newspaper Place your own Classified ads at your own convenience college or just want your hometown newspaper Your ad can appear in 14 Essex & Union County Newspapers and on our popular website. available whenever and wherever you choose. www.localsource.com PAGE 2 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE PROGRESS Welcome to the Gingerbread offers a sweet treat COMMUNITY CALENDAR Th e Pr o g r e s s By Dan Burns shavings kept their decorating hands, decorating his house in a non-tradi­ The Community Calendar is prepared by The Progress to inform resi­ Staff Writer and their taste buds, busy. tional way. dents of various community activities and governmental meetings. Mail How to reach us: LINDEN — The holiday season is Simone said her students have been “I’m going to make it look like a community event schedules to: The Progress, Attn: managing editor, P.O. The Progress is published every Thurs­ usually filled with last-minute shop­ excited about their gingerbread houses Pokemon center,” Zorilla said. Box 3109, Union, NJ 07083, or submit them at www.localsource.com/cal- day by Worrall Community Newspa­ ping and traffic jams at the mall, but all week. His mother and his sister, Victoria, endar. pers, an independent, family owned for School 8 families, there’s always “They’ve been counting down the 4, contributed to the decorations Today newspaper company. Our offices are time to build a gingerbread house. days. They keep telling me ‘three days enough, however, to make the final located at 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, • The Rahway Redevelopment Agency will meet at the Rahway Public Union, N.J. 07083. We are open from 9 Kindergartners in Despina left, two days left,’” Simone said. product as elegant as the rest of the Library at 6:30 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Call us Cordeiro and Laura Simone’s classes Flora Micale, 5, loaded her ginger­ class’ houses. Friday at one of the telephone numbers listed brought their families to school Dec. bread house with gummy bears. Kindergarten classes at School 8 • The Rahway YMCA welcomes children and families to a holiday below: 14 to decorate the gingerbread founda­ She was more concerned with have been making gingerbread houses magic show with magician John Carlson from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will tions they made in school. They being able to eat them later than mak­ for years. It was an established tradi­ include games, prizes, magic, pizza, ice cream and possibly a guest visit Voice Mail: worked through the evening to turn ing her house look pretty, because her tion five years ago, when Cordiero from Frosty the Snowman. The cost is $5 for a family of four without mem­ Our main phone number, 908-686-7700 the graham cracker structures into gin­ parents rarely let her have them at came to teach School 8, according to is equipped with a voice mail system to bership. For more information, contact Chris Woods-Drake at 732-388­ better serve our customers. During reg­ gerbread houses, taking breaks only to home. Cordiero. 0057 or e-mail [email protected]. ular business hours, a receptionist will hum Christmas carols and sneak “They’re teeth killers,” Micale’s “They enjoy that their family is Saturday answer your call. During the evening or candy into their mouths. mother said. with them. Everybody stops what • Children will have one last chance to receive a free photo with Santa when the office is closed, your call will Cordeiro and Simone put the hous­ Tommy Leonczik, 6, had a candy­ they’re doing and spends family time Claus from noon to 3 p.m. at Banco Popular, 817 Elizabeth Ave. The event be answered by an automated recep­ es together in school, using frosting, smuggling strategy similar to together. It’s a nice start to the holi­ is sponsored by the Elizabeth Avenue Partnership and will include free tionist. graham crackers and a milk carton. Micale’s. days,” Cordiero said. pony rides across from the bank at Union Square Plaza noon to 2 p.m. Hot They then assigned each of their stu­ He decorated the roof of his house Students in both kindergartens also To subscribe: chocolate and refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Urban Enter­ The Progress is mailed to the homes of dents to bring in a different kind of with skittles and boasted that he was chatted about what they want for prise Zone Program. subscribers for delivery every Thursday. candy. going to eat them later. Christmas this year. The responses One-year subscriptions in Union Coun­ The teachers laid the candy out in Austin Urban, 5, makes a ginger­ included Wheely’s sneakers, a tele­ ty are available for $26.00, two year dishes last week and invited families bread house with his parents and his scope, a Barbie doll and a Hot Wheels subscriptions for $47.00. College and to come up and select their decora­ brother Frank, 8, every year. Decorat­ radar gun. Board of Ed vacancy filled out-of-state subscriptions are available. tions. Heaping dishes of candy canes, ing the one at School 8 got him excit­ Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ (Continued from Page 1) If he wanted the position again, he You may subscribe by phone by calling gummy bears, M&Ms, twizzlers, ed for the one he makes at home. 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- 908-686-7700 and asking for the circu­ campaigns, he focused on a need to could have run,” she said. lation department. Allow at least two marshmallows, mints and coconut Nicholas Zorilla, 6, planned on localsource.com. increase parental involvement and Trocciola was a newcomer to the weeks for processing your order. You communication throughout the dis­ school board race in April. His cam­ may use Mastercard, Visa, American trict. paign focused on keeping the school Express or Discover. Kowal served on the board for 20 system fiscally responsible. He is a Woman falls victim to ‘flim flam’ years before deciding not to seek re­ member of the city’s Planning Board Missing newspaper: Linden when he advised him he would have to election in April. At the time, he said and served on the mayor’s advisory If your Leader did not get delivered An East Henry Street woman was be taken to the hospital. Police ulti­ please call 908-686-7700 and ask for POLICE BLOTTER the board had become too political, committee to review the 2005-06 circulation. scammed out of $2,195 after receiving mately had to use pepper spray to sub­ but hadn’t ruled out serving in the school budget when it failed at the two fraudulent checks Dec. 14 at Wood Avenue and then point toward due him before he was handcuffed. future. Centuolo said she took polls. Back issues: 11:24 a.m. 15th Street, perhaps indicating where Rahway Kowal’s decision not to seek re-elec­ Kitty Wilder can be reached at 908­ To purchase back issues of The The woman received an e-mail on he wanted to make a drug transaction, A woman’s handbag was stolen tion in to consideration. 686-7700, ext. 127, or theprogress@the- Progress please call 908-686-7700 and Dec. 8 asking if she would deposit according to police. Awkward noticed from her car while she was in church “He didn’t bother to run this time. localsource.com. ask for circulation. Additional charges checks sent to her into her personal the officers and appeared to call off Saturday afternoon. may apply. bank account. She could keep 10 per­ the transaction, according to police. The woman returned to her silver News items: cent of it and send the rest to the orig­ Awkward crossed the street. Offi­ minivan in a lot by a Bryant Avenue Bikes donated to children News releases of general interest must inal party as a money order. After cers decided to stop him. church after service Saturday and a bike that folds in half. be in our office by Friday at noon to be sending the money, her bank notified Awkward gave them a fake first found the passenger window smashed (Continued from Page 1) considered for publication the following her that the checks were fraudulent. name and date of birth when he was and her handbag, including credit helping him develop practical skills, Funding for extra parts came from week. Pictures should be black and Authorities warn against sending stopped. After the physical description cards, a checkbook and cash missing. he said. the Honorary Police Benevolent Asso­ white glossy prints. For further informa­ money to anyone who sends an unso­ police have of the man Awkward pre­ Church members reported seeing a The bike restoration program gives ciation, and the Rahway Kiwanis Club tion or to report a breaking news story, inmates a chance to learn painting purchased helmets as an additional call 908-686-7700 and ask for Editorial. licited financial proposal. Many e­ tended to be didn’t match up, they suspicious man in the parking lot ear­ mails similar to the one received by asked him a second time. lier that day. He is described as a 5- techniques, welding skills and how to gift for each child. the victim are part of a “flim flam” He then gave them his correct foot 9-inch tall black male with a use specific tools, Don Krametz said. Hudak and representatives from Story reprints: Krametz has taught auto repair at the For permission to reprint any item print­ scam in which the solicitor doesn’t name. Police found Awkward had an husky build in his 40s. the city thanked the prisoners and ed in the newspaper you must call Tom keep his end of the bargain. outstanding warrant for aggravated • A set of car wheels were stolen prison for 19 years. His class of13 inmates prison staff Tuesday for their work. Canavan at 908-686-7700. All material • Jonathan Fernandes, 21, of Win- assault in Essex County. from a St. Georges Avenue home Dec. worked on the bikes five days a week, “You guys do a great job,” Hudak is copyrighted. nans Avenue, was arrested for smok­ Roselle 13. tweaking those in better condition and sal­ said, assuring inmates their efforts vaging parts from those beyond repair. would be obvious by the looks on the Letters to the Editor: ing marijuana on Dec. 14 at 4:32 p.m. Juan P. Davis, 28, of Garden Drive, Police learned of the incident when Fernandes was walking down West was arrested for disorderly conduct the victim’s neighbor called to report A couple of specialty projects childrens’ faces this week. The Progress provides an open forum joined the traditional two-wheelers Kitty Wilder can be reached at 908­ for opinions and welcome letters to the 16th Street when police noticed him after police found him intoxicated two suspicious males in his yard. The this year — one was a tandem bike editor. Letters should be typed, double smoking a marijuana cigarette. He inside a hallway of a Carolyn Terrace suspects fled the area, but when the 686-7700, ext. 127, or theprogress@the- spaced, must be signed, and should be tried to discard the item discreetly apartment building on Dec. 13 at 9:31 man investigated his property, he welded from two bikes, the other was localsource.com. accompanied by an address and day­ when he noticed the police, but an p.m. found four car wheels belonging to his time phone number for verification. Let­ officer retrieved it and placed him Police received a call telling them neighbor near the spot where he saw ters and columns must be in our office Photo reprints available by 9 a.m. Monday to be considered for under arrest. Davis was acting disorderly inside the the suspects. Like a picture in this week’s newspaper? You can have a copy of your own publication that week. They are subject • Mark Awkward, 38, of South building. When they arrived, officers The victim was contacted and for as little as $16.50. 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High School students dropped their hood friend in November, he had no “He’s protecting our country and Wednesday activities this school year idea it would yield him DVDs, food, he will share with his friends what we so they could listen to medical lec­ Christmas goodies and dozens of let­ send to him,” Khomyak said. “Now he tures, learn the latest trends in brain ters from curious third graders. will have more stuff to eat so he will surgery and walk the halls of hospitals Third-grade students from Beverly be stronger.” with medical school students. Poskay’s class at School 6 adopted After writing to Sopko, Michelle The ACHS students recently com­ Sopko, 26, for the holiday season. Ciepiela, 9, wants “to see him in real pleted a pre-medical honors program They’ve sent him three care packages life.” at the University of Medicine and and plan on sending at least one more “I would really appreciate it if peo­ Dentistry in Newark. Melissa before Sopko returns home from Iraq ple could learn about Marines and Aubourg, 17, Brittany Bynum, 17, this spring. send them things they didn’t need,” Samantha Kelly, 17, and Jennaline Sopko is from Clark. He joined the Ciepiela said. White, 16, joined 176 other New Jer­ Marines after graduating high school. Christelle Theodore, 8, learned sey high school students in the pro­ He grew up with Poskay’s son, Timo­ about the way Marines walk and what gram. thy, who is now a Linden firefighter. their job is. The program ran for nine weeks Sopko and Timothy Poskay played “We’re happy to help him because and called for students to attend baseball and football together as chil­ he protected our country,” Theodore UMDNJ every Wednesday from 5:30 dren. They remained good friends, but said. Photo By Barbara Kokkalis haven’t been able to see each other Sopko taught students about the to 8:30 p.m. They began each class in Abraham Clark High School Teacher Diana Lobozzo shows Brittany Bynum, Samantha often in the last few years. When exciting part of being a Marine, homeroom and then departed to listen Kelly and Melissa Aubourg how to take blood pressure. Bynum, Kelly and Aubourg recent­ Sopko e-mailed Timothy Poskay in including the travel and the chance to to lectures or learn about the medical ly completed an pre-medical honors program at UMDNJ. profession hands-on. November, the firefighter told his do good all over the world. “My favorite part was learning Aubourg lists the tour of Universi­ course and showed graphic pictures of for free, but there is a more detailed mother, and she told her class. “I’ve been all over the world in the about new techniques for neuro­ ty Hospital, a tour of a laboratory at war wounds. follow-up program they can attend The class agreed to gather some Marine Corps, even as far away as surgery and how it’s related to obesi­ UMDNJ and learning about diabetes “It kind of made your stomach next year if they choose to pay for it. things Poskay might need in Fallujah, Egypt, where the Pyramids are,” ty,” Bynum said. and high blood pressure as some of squirm,” Bynum said. Some of them plan on attending. Iraq. They sent him letters, disposable Sopko wrote to the students. “Right The students learned different her favorite parts of the program. But the ACHS students realize that All of the students who participat­ cameras, a School 6 t-shirt, and a Lin­ now, I’m in Iraq, trying to help the types of brain surgery can alter the All four girls are students in those pictures are an intrinsic part of ed in the pre-medical honors program den Fire Department t-shirt just before people that live here lead a better life. way the human body reacts to stimuli. teacher Diane Lobozzo’s Health the occupation they plan on pursuing. are honors students, active student Thanksgiving. They don’t have a lot of nice things Bynum observed a type of brain sur­ Occupations program. Aubourg and They’ve also seen an open-heart sur­ volunteers and are considering a med­ Two weeks later, the class sent here like we have in America. It can be gery meant to speed metabolism and Bynum, for example, are in Lobozzo’s gery as part of their Health Occupa­ ical career, according to Lobozzo. Sopko Christmas decorations, maga­ a little dangerous, but it’s worth it.” reduce appetite. Health Occupations class, a second- tions class, which has desensitized Kelly hopes to pursue a combined zines, DVDs and more letters. Fri­ Sending care packages to Sopko Kelly’s favorite part was speaking year medical career class that is held them. MD-Ph.D. degree and is an active day’s shipment included candy, and learning about the Marines tied in with the medical students and resi­ for a double period every day. Kelly “After you see that, you can pretty member of the Haitian Bethany Bap­ peanuts, popcorn, a wrapped Christ­ with the class’s lesson on the Pilgrims, dents, who frankly told her she’ll be in takes Emergency and Clinical Care, a much handle anything else,” Bynum said. tist Church in Elizabeth. Aubourg mas Gift and a class picture. who fled to America seeking religious for a challenge if she follows through course which will earn her tuition-free The ACHS students raised their works at a bakery part-time and hopes Poskay’s students have learned les­ freedom, according to Poskay. with her career goal of becoming a college credit if she maintains high hands dozens of times during the to become a neo-natal nurse practi­ sons about the military through inter­ Sopko said he will visit Poskay’s pediatrician. grades and passes a final exam. course, often taking a lecture as a tioner. Bynum, a future neurosurgeon, acting with Sopko, according to class in full uniform when he returns “You have test after test after test, Roselle’s students feel their Health “refresher” of what they have already is on the ACHS softball team. Poskay. Sopko once e-mailed the class home to Clark in the spring. you need a good score on your Occupations courses prepared them learned, not as new material, accord­ Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ and explained that it’s important to Dan Burns can be reached at 908­ MCATs....” Kelly said. “They told us for the UMDNJ program. A military ing to the students. 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- refer to members of the U.S. Marine 686-7700, ext. 120, or theprogress@the- how it was, straight up.” surgeon visited the group during one The students attended the program localsource.com. Corps as “Marines” not “soldiers.” localsource.com. Roselle board considers new playground plan for Harrison school By Dan Burns ground after receiving reports that the The playground is meant for playground. It is the only playground a busy street.” board chooses to spend less money on Staff Writer current playground is deteriorating. school-age children, but there is evi­ in the district students have to cross The new park will be appropriate the project, according to Gilsey. ROSELLE — Harrison Elemen­ The wood on the play structure is dence older children and adults use it the street to get to, according to for children ages 5 to 12, according to “Depending on the money avail­ tary School could have a new play­ slowly rotting, according to Harrison at night. Curse words etched in perma­ Gilsey. Gilsey. Preliminary plans include able, the plans can be downscaled,” ground next year if the Roselle Board Principal Barbara Tedesco. nent marker dot the yellow plastic Recess at Harrison usually doesn’t three bridges, twin slides, a spiral Gilsey said. “Anything is better than of Education approves plans prepared The playground structure was dete­ tubes at the playground. Caps from include a trip across the street, accord­ slide, two “wave climbers” and about what we have now on the other side of by a playground equipment company. riorating even when Tedesco became beer bottles are spread throughout the ing to Tedesco. The children play in 10 minor features. It will be contained 3rd Avenue.” The school district’s facility direc­ principal of Harrison 10 years ago, wood chips. the parking lot. in a 50-foot by 40-foot area. The Board of Education hasn’t set tor, Gardner Gilsey, presented plans to according to Tedesco. One major problem, according to “I only let the second and third Game Time playground equipment a date for voting on the playground the board Monday for a new Harrison The two tubes meant for children to school officials, is students have to graders go play there,” Tedesco said. designed the playground. They can plans. A timeline also hasn’t been School playground. The plan calls for crawl through are cracked, according cross 3rd Avenue to get to Harrison’s “We do have a crossing guard, but it’s eliminate some of the equipment if the established. a 2,000-square-foot playground to be to Tedesco. The three slides are still built on the Mercer Avenue side of the functional, but the Harrison school school, at a cost of $46,557 to the nurse has had to pull splinters out of board. children who play on the wooden parts The board asked Gilsey to explore of the structure, according to school the possibility of erecting a new play­ board member Rev. Reginald Atkins.

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EDITORIALS A fond farewell W e applaud Linden Mayor John T. Gregorio for accept­ ing defeat last week. By avoiding a lengthy appeal of November’s General Election recounted results, the mayor will leave office gracefully, making way for his successor READ-A-THON — St. Mary and Elizabeth Richard Gerbounka. Academy first-graders Despite many of the obvious faults of Gregorio’s admin­ Alonso Torres and istration — nepotism, ethics violations and endless perks — Emily Jones participate the mayor has been generous with his time and has been in a read-a-thon at the dedicated to his post during his three decades in office. He school last week. Stu­ has helped many constituents in need, including personally dents and teachers paying one woman’s tax bill, providing popcorn for summer read for 2,007 seconds as part of a annual cele­ movie-goers, financing Linden High School’s scoreboard bration sponsored by and raising funds on behalf of several charitable organiza­ Scholastic publishing tions. company. Gregorio has endured plenty of criticism during his years as Linden’s mayor. But we would be amiss if we failed to note that despite the controversy surrounding his larger- than-life-leadership, Gregorio has been loyal to Linden and its people, working long hours for 33 years. His legacy is one the city, county and state will not soon forget and we wish him the best in his retirement.

Photo By Barbara Kokkalis Success story Rahway’s recent success story involving its Introduction Board wraps up year of community connections to Education course shows the importance of innovation in More than 11 months ago, I While it was a year where we move forward with work on new our schools, and we commend Rahway staff for keeping this announced that I wanted my year as reached out in new ways and again grants opportunities and consensus program going — and growing. chairman of the Board of Union Coun­ Freeholder through many of the traditional pro­ building. Michelle Ginfrida, a 2002 Rahway High School graduate, ty Freeholders to be remembered as grams, it was also a year where we In closing, I would like to take the was one of the first students to participate in the district’s one where we built “Community Con­ Forum made tough fiscal decisions and came time to thank my freeholder col­ Intro to Education course. The course gave Ginfrida early nections to County Government.” By Alexander Mirabella up with some innovative solutions. We leagues, and our directors and admin­ confirmation that teaching was the right career path for her, As part of this multi-tiered initia­ offered an early retirement program istrators, particularly George Devan- tive, I announced that we would reach people, whether it was through our that was taken by more than 180 coun­ ney, who work every day to make and today, the former Rahway student is teaching at the dis­ out to the community with a series of outreach efforts, or programs such as ty employees, and will save taxpayers tough decisions and continue to come trict’s own Franklin Elementary School. mobile meetings, which we did in our child safety seat inspection pro­ approximately $9 million over the up with unique ways to reach out and Ginfrida’s story is one we don’t often hear, maybe Rahway, Berkeley Heights and Moun­ gram, which installed and inspected next six years. We also sold several help our residents. because as a community, we are sometimes distracted by tainside, and a number of appearances more than 4,000 safety seats, or our county properties, restructured user I began the year by stating our negative stories from our local school systems. But it’s as by the county’s public information van paratransit program, which provided fees and sought sponsorships wherev­ Union County team has the leadership, important to note the positive work of teaching staff as it is throughout the county. more than 160,000 rides this year. er possible. the vision and the will to overcome to seek improvement. These meetings proved to be It was a year where many thou­ We led the way in creating a any obstacles and succeed. None of extremely successful, and the day — sands of residents flocked out to all Shared Services taskforce and were our efforts would have been success­ RHS teacher Marie Toto is now leading the education dubbed “Union County Day” — fea­ kinds of county parks events, the most among the first counties in the state to ful without the hard work and dedica­ course and has expanded the curriculum to give students an tured a series of interactive programs, popular of which proved to be win a Department of Community tion of all the people who work here. I even more realistic glimpse into a career in teaching. We displays and exhibits about our county MusicFest at Nomahegan Park in Affairs grant which enabled us to pur­ am proud to be part of a freeholder look forward to seeing the course continue to grow under programs. Cranford, which drew approximately sue efficiencies in this area. team and extended county government her leadership. At our last meeting, which was 15,000 people. That was a record for We held a shared services meeting family that continues to go out into the We also commend High School Principal Edward Yerga- held in Mountainside, we opened the any county concert, and we look for­ with more than 20 representatives world of public service and lead the lonis for bringing the Intro to Education course to Rahway. Trailside Museum following a major ward to topping this number again from 11 municipalities in early Sep­ county and our residents to ever- next year. It is his focus on creating programs that are practical and renovation, and drew more than 500 tember. The committee explored more greater heights. people. If you haven’t been out to see Among my other initiatives, we than 60 areas to share services, and I wish you and your families all the appealing to students that has made Yergalonis an effective the new museum, I strongly recom­ also succeeded in redesigning the Web agreed to pursue mutual opportunities very happiest of holidays, and a great administrator. We look forward to seeing his innovation mend that you do, as it is not only a page, introducing new features such as in several areas, including information new year! expand to a greater degree when he takes over the dis­ visual marvel but also an educational a county roads update page that will technologies, emergency communica- trictwide position of assistant superintendent next month. one for the entire family. inform motorists of roadwork sched­ tions/911 dispatching, and animal con­ Alexander Mirabella is chairman of County government once again ules, and added a library online links trol. Another meeting is scheduled for the Union County Board of Chosen touched the lives of so many different page. January, where we will continue to Freeholders. Merry Christmas Christmas will be celebrated on Monday this year, when Homeowners aren’t the only ones needing tax relief people throughout the world recall the birth of Jesus. Property tax relief is essential in about the impact taxation has on income households. The formula for New Jersey, and in many cases it will everyone, so they need to consider this program has not been revised According to Biblical accounts, Jesus was born to the Virgin be an anti-poverty measure for moder­ Point comprehensive tax reform that leaves since the program was initiated six Mary, assisted by her husband, Joseph, in the city of Bethle­ ate and middle-income households. no one behind. years ago, and it does not currently hem. The birth took place in a stable, surrounded by farm However, in attempts to fix property Of There are several things the Legis­ match the guidelines of the Federal animals, and the infant Jesus was laid in a manger. taxes, it is important to recognize that lature could do. One worthy pursuit Earned Income Credit. Changing New Few people realize how many of the “Christmas tradi­ for New Jerseyans with the lowest View would be to revisit a change in the Jersey’s EITC to match federal guide­ tions” were borrowed from other cultures or holidays. The incomes, property tax relief alone By the Rev. Bruce H. Davidson income tax threshold, as put forward lines could add hundreds of dollars a Bible never names the exact day Jesus was born, but means nothing. earlier this year by Gov. Jon Corzine. year to the income of the state’s lowest Romans celebrated the winter festival of Saturnalia, citing New Jersey is one of the most In the state budget submitted in income households. expensive places in the country to live, this level can afford to own or buy a March, the governor proposed that Changes such as these are among Dec. 25 as Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, “the birthday of the given the high costs associated with home. people with an annual income of the strategies the Legislature could unconquered sun.” Christians connected the birth of the sun housing, child care, health care and Most low wage households can $25,000 or less would pay no state embrace to move in the direction of to the birth of Jesus, especially since the Feast of the Annun­ transportation. It is estimated that a only manage to rent an apartment or income tax on their earnings — the tax relief for all. It is important to rec­ ciation was March 25, nine months earlier. In Roman times, person is considered poor in this state house. To suggest that landlords will current guideline exempts those earn­ ognize that property owners are not March 25 and Dec. 25 were called the first days of spring if they earn less than twice the federal use a reduction in property taxes to ing less than $20,000. For those earn­ the only people in New Jersey strug­ poverty level. More than 1.8 million lower or even stabilize rents is simply ing between $25,000 to $30,000, a gling with the high cost of living here. and winter, all the more reason to celebrate. not borne out by history or experience. The Christmas tree is often explained as a Christianiza­ people in New Jersey — more than 20 proportionate reduction of the income A significant number of people worry percent of our population — have Rents fluctuate based on what people tax rate was proposed. Unfortunately, about meeting the most basic needs of tion of pagan tradition and ritual surrounding the Winter household incomes at or below this are willing to pay, not just on the costs this proposal was removed from the shelter, nutrition and health. These Solstice, which included the use of evergreen boughs and an level. Most of these people earn low- incurred by the landlord. In the present state budget early in the negotiation households deserve attention as law adaptation of pagan tree worship. Santa Claus is a variation wages, but play a crucial role in the market, it is unlikely that any reduc­ process. Regrettably, at the same time, makers consider tax policy. Let’s not of a Dutch folk tale based on the historical figure Saint state’s economy. Among them are tion in property taxes will decrease the tax burden on low income house­ leave them behind. Nicholas, or Sinterklaas, who gave gifts on the eve of his health care aides, office workers, rents paid. holds went up with a 1 percent rise in In the current debate centering on feast day of Dec. 6. He became associated with Christmas in teacher’s assistants, sales clerks and a the sales tax. The Rev. Bruce H. Davidson is whole spectrum of other service property tax reform, state lawmakers In addition, the Legislature could director of the Lutheran Office of 19th century America, and was gradually renamed Santa need to take account of the growing Claus or Saint Nick. providers that most of us depend on find ways to expand the New Jersey Governmental Ministries and co­ every day. problem of poverty in New Jersey. Earned Income Tax Credit, which has convener of the Anti-Poverty Net­ These adaptations of other cultures’ traditions show how Very few people with incomes at The Legislature needs to be concerned proven to be of great benefit to low- work of New Jersey encompassing Christmas has become today. Like Saturnalia and the winter feasts that celebrated a successful harvest, Christmas is a holiday of joy and hope, the birth of human­ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ity’s savior, Jesus Christ. ken to are reluctant to step up. Well, let it be known that if you want what you When exchanging gifts this holiday, don’t forget who’s There’s no time like the present have been getting for the past five or 10 years, then sit back and/or stay home birth we’re celebrating, and what Christmas really means. To the Editor: and see what you will continue to get. I appeal to all the conscientious and right- Drink responsibly, drive safely and celebrate with faith, I commend all the past, present and future people of Roselle who have minded men who have young men or women in ACHS to step up. I will be pur­ endured the times and to those who will continue to endure the mediocrity that suing “Father Figures,” which will act as a spring-board to uplift and have hope and love. has been and continues to be taught at Abraham Clark High School. To those We wish you a Merry Christmas. fathers become positive role models for the young men who have no father or teachers and people who have made a difference in young men and women’s positive role models. We have to reach out and attempt to help them find their lives we thank you. Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, and today is a way to a successful life journey. Will you help? Please contact me at gift and I thank you for the present. [email protected]. Thank you for the present. While looking at Roselle from the outside, it looked like a nice town to live Kevin Brister David Worrall in. However, once I became a resident and begun to participate in the growth and Roselle Publisher learning of my children, I realized that things are not always what they seem. For starters, I didn’t want to believe the rumors about the school district — ACHS is Time to break away from party rule Tom Canavan like a zoo — so I stayed and, being naive, thought that if I got involved and To the Editor: Editor In Chief voiced my opinion, I would make a difference. Well, it wasn’t that long ago, in Congratulations to Mayor-elect Richard Gerbounka. I hope his first line of Published Weekly Since 1917 Vincent Gragnani 1998, at a board meeting, that I was told by a board member that it was not about business is to halt construction projects and especially look into the $25 million Regional Editor the children. So then, what is it about? to be spent on building new firehouses. o f "New-, There is not one recreation center in Roselle or any after school programs. I believe there should be a independent study comprised of fire chiefs to Kitty Wilder With the election of Shalonda Tanner to Roselle’s school board, there is some advise the city if it needs new firehouses. Linden only has about 38,000 residents Managing Editor movement toward after-school programs, which are much needed because it is a and is in close proximity to mutual aid. I also know Gerbounka will have a hard Published By fact that our children are most vulnerable between 3 and 6 p.m., while most par­ battle with City Council trying to cut debt. Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. Josef Ornegri Retail Ad Director ents are at work. But why hasn’t there ever been a wrestling team at ACHS or a There will be many more items that I will bring forward in the coming 1291 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. 07083 recreation program? How did a Republican win the mayor seat in 1992 to 1996? 908-686-7700 months. I sure hope council members do not throw obstacles in front of our Joe Renna Why do people of Roselle act like they’re in the black upper class but do not newly elected mayor. They cannot continue to follow party rule. They must start ©Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. Marketing Director have any services and the highest taxes in this county? standing up for the 38,000 plus residents who want them to do the right thing. It 2006 All Rights Reserved John D'Achino I have to question these people’s motives when they tell me they’ve been here is time for the city council stop walking around with that wish bone in their Articles, pictures and advertisements herein are the exclusive property of for 20, 30, 40, and 50 years and still don’t have enough services or one of the Worrall Community Newspapers, Inc. and any republication or broadcast Circulation Director pocket and grow a back bone. For the taxpayers sake. without written permission is prohibited. best high schools in the state. What’s happening? I’ve been recently talking and Kevin Retcho discussing the state of our sports teams, and it seems that the parents I’ve spo­ Linden THE PROGRESS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 — PAGE 5 Leaders plan for healthy living A team of community leaders hey, executive director of the Rahway ties. The 13 communities added this from Rahway traveled to Washing­ YMCA, said. “Over the past several year bring the total number to 48. ton, D.C., Dec. 6 to start a journey years, the community approach taken The Pioneering Healthier Commu­ that will make Rahway a healthier by the Pioneering Healthier Commu­ nities project is part of YMCA Acti­ place to live. nities project has proven successful. vate America, a national initiative that The leaders gathered in our We think we can replicate it here in is rallying YMCAs across the country nation’s capital to participate in the Rahway. to further enhance their service and third annual YMCA Activate Ameri­ Telling people to move more and support to kids, adults and families ca: Pioneering Healthier Communi­ eat better is one thing, but actually who want to live a healthy lifestyle, ties Conference. helping them achieve that goal is but struggle to do so. The team, which was brought another. The project is rooted in the princi­ together by the YMCA of Eastern Together, our team will strive to Union County, Rahway Branch, remove barriers and provide opportu­ ple that a multi-faceted, community- learned strategies to help combat nities that empower people to adopt based approach that includes policy obesity in Rahway and develop a plan healthy lifestyles.” strategies is needed to create sustain­ to make it easier for residents to The YMCA Activate America: able and lasting change in the com­ engage in more physical activity and Pioneering Healthier Communities munity. eat healthier. project launched in 2004. In each YMCAs serve as connectors, “Obesity, physical inactivity and year since, the YMCA has selected a bringing together high-level represen­ poor nutrition are national problems, new group of communities to take on tatives from the government, non­ but we can tackle them right here in the task of transforming their home­ profit and private sectors in their com­ our own community,” Alane McCa- towns into model healthy communi- munities. PEOPLE IN PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THE SERVICE S.F.Y. 2007 Municipal Budget Amendment Sanchez graduates Groundwork Elizabeth’s Green Team are working to improve the city’s environment. basic training Army National Guard Pvt. Ben BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, Sanchez has graduated from basic COUNTY OF UNION Green Teams studies environment combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED You can find them walking along the Elizabeth River, city. Whether noticing a sycamore tree in the park, a green Okla. During the nine weeks of train­ or digging in the Elizabethport section of the city. Proud­ heron along the river or a dandelion growing in the cracks ing, the soldier studied the Army mis­ JUNE 30, 2007 ly wearing “Groundwork Elizabeth Green Team” t-shirts, of a sidewalk, our lives are enriched by a greater aware­ sion and received instruction in drill dozens of youth, young adults, and seniors are studying, ness of nature.” and ceremonies, rifle marksmanship compiling, planting and cleaning Elizabeth’s urban land­ Groundwork Elizabeth’s mission is to improve peo­ weapons, map reading, tactics, armed Revenue and Appropriation scape. ple’s lives by improving their environment. Throughout and unarmed combat, military cour­ ______Summaries______The Groundwork Elizabeth Green Team is composed the three years the non-profit has been working within tesy, military justice, physical fitness, of two sub-teams, each with a different goal. New Jersey’s fourth largest city, improvements have been first aid, Army history, core values and Summary of Revenues - Current Fund Students from Elizabeth High School have been meet­ made in Elmora Hills, along Broad Street, at the north end S.F.Y. 2007 traditions, and special training in ing each Saturday with Dave Wiener, educational envi­ of the city, and in the Elizabethport area. human relations. He is the son of Juan Anticipated From Anticipated To 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues $5,082,353.79 $6,099,601.06 ronmental specialist, and instructors Lily Chiaka and The “Work Element Green Team,” a cooperative effort B. Sanchez of Hamilton Street in Rah­ 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes $23,730,582.89 $23,069,953.89 Mollie Mallet as they photograph, document and study between Brand New Day, V.I.S.I.O.N., and Groundwork, ______Total General Revenues______$32,512,936.68_____ $32,869,554.95 way. nature within Elizabeth’s urban environment. concentrates on maintaining these improvements. Each Summary of Appropriations - Current Fund This group, known as the “Educational Green Team,” week, a team of four young adults and a supervisor goes Kearney graduates Anticipated From Anticipated To focuses mostly along the Elizabeth River and its upcom­ to different locations to water, plant, weed and leave their 1. Operating Expenses: basic combat training Salaries & Wages $12,233,800.00 $12,357,500.00 ing Trail Project and is slated to produce a nature guide positive influence on the city. Army Pvt. Asia R. Kearney has Other Expenses $14,513,149.79 $14,743,068.06 pamphlet along with an interactive presentation which Mayor Chris Bollwage, a supporter of Groundwork 2. Deferred Charges & $488,000.00 $491,000.00 members can share with fellow students and the commu­ Elizabeth’s mission, said, “We want to make our city a graduated basic combat training at Other Appropriations Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During Total General Appropriations $32,512,936.68 $32,869,554.95 nity. greener place for our residents and visitors and Ground­ the nine weeks of training, the soldier Anne Marie Remus, principal of Elizabeth High work Elizabeth gives us another avenue to accomplish School said, “I am thrilled to see my kids involved in such these goals.” studied the Army mission, history, tra­ Notice is hereby given that the budget amendment was approved by the Bor­ dition and core values, physical fit­ ough Council of the Borough of Roselle, County of Union, New Jersey, on a worthwhile endeavor. It is important for young people to Funding for the Green Teams comes from varied ness, and received instruction and December 6, 2006. understand the long-term impact they can have on the sources, including the Community Development Block A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Build­ environment.” Grant administered through the city of Elizabeth, assis­ practice in basic combat skills, mili­ ing, 210 Chestnut Street, Roselle, New Jersey, on December 20, 2006, at tary weapons, chemical warfare and 6:00 o'clock ( PM ) at which time and place objections to the Budget amend­ Wiener, who has been in the Elizabeth educational sys­ tance from the National Park Service, a National Associa­ bayonet training, drill and ceremony, ment for the year SFY 2007 may be presented by taxpayers or other tem for more than 25 years, described the program from tion of Counties Grant, from Elizabethtown Gas Compa­ interested persons. his perspective. “The Green Team extensively researches ny, and with support from Elizabeth’s Urban Enterprise marching, rifle marksmanship, armed Copies of the detailed budget amendment are available in the office of Rhona and unarmed combat, map reading, C. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT POWERS KIRN, LLC SHERIFF’S SALE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE 9 East Stow Road, Suite C SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759208 RESOLUTION- APPLICATION #: 06-022 RESOLUTION- APPLICATION #: 06-017 RESOLUTION- APPLICATION #: 06-021 RESOLUTION- APPLICATION #: 06-020 Marlton, NJ 08053 DIVISION: CHANCERY P.O. Box 1568 COUNTY: UNION WHEREAS, Community Access Unlimit­ WHEREAS, Ahmed Mahmoud, has made WHEREAS, Joseph & Sandra Baker, has WHEREAS, Subramanian Sundaram, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 DOCKET NO. F922206 ed, INC., have made an application to the an application to the Roselle Board of made an application to the Roselle Board has made an application to the Roselle (856) 802-1000 PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, Roselle Board of Adjustment, as the Adjustment, as the owner of property of Adjustment, as the owner of property Board of Adjustment, as the owner of Attorneys for Plaintiff (2006-1386) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION owner of property located at 313 Chris- located at 230 West 3rd Avenue, Roselle, located at 102 Grace Street, Roselle, NJ, property located at 323 Dermody Street, DEFENDANT: MARIA A. MORALES, tiani Street, Roselle, NJ, seeking an NJ, seeking to construct a single family seeking approval of a six foot high fence Roselle, NJ, seeking a variance for imper­ NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT ALEYDA FERNANDEZ, TARGET NATION­ interpretation Pursuant to N.J.S.A. dwelling on a lot with insufficient lot located in the front yard of the property. vious coverage. The application is known Superior Court of New Jersey AL BANK 40:55D-70(b) that a variance is not width. The application is known as Appli­ The application is known as Application as Application No. 06-020; and Chancery Division WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: required for the use of the ground floor of cation No. 06-017; and No. 06-021; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the require­ Union County SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 the premises. The application is known as WHEREAS, Pursuant to the requirements WHEREAS, Pursuant to the require­ ments of the Statute and due process of Docket No. F-19972-06 SALE DATE: Application No. 06-022; and of the Statute and due process of law the ments of the Statute and due process of law the Board of Adjustment conducted a WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF WHEREAS, Pursuant to the require­ Board of Adjustment conducted a public law the Board of Adjustment conducted a ublic hearing on the application on Octo- STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: JANUARY A.D. 2007 ments of the Statute and due process of hearing on the application on October 26, ublic hearing on the application on Octo- er 26, 2006, in the presence of the fol­ Davis Noboa, his heirs, devisees, and By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ law the Board of Adjustment conducted a 2006, in the presence of the following er 26, 2006, in the presence of the fol­ lowing members of the Board of Adjust­ personal representatives and his/her, cution to me directed I shall expose for ublic hearing on the application on Octo- members of the Board of Adjustment: lowing members of the Board of Adjust­ ment: their, or any of their successors in right sale by public venue, at the UNION er 26, 2006, in the presence of the fol­ ment: title and interest COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, lowing members of the Board of Adjust­ Chairman Lawrence Belluscio, Sam Bish­ Chairman Lawrence Belluscio, Sam Bish­ 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN ment: op, Ethelyne Grimsley, Edward Hughes, Chairman Lawrence Belluscio, Sam Bish­ op, Ethelyne Grimsley, Edward Hughes, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, and Samuel Gordon; and op, Ethelyne Grimsley, Edward Hughes, and Samuel Gordon; and required to serve upon the Attorneys for at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Chairman Belluscio, Members Bishop, WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the and Samuel Gordon; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the Plaintiff, Powers Kirn, LLC, 9 East Stow day. All successful bidders must have Grimsley, Hughes, and Gordon; and Board heard the testimony offered on WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the Board heard the testimony offered on Road, Suite C, Marlton, NJ 08053; P.O. 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the behalf of the applicant, heard arguments Board heard the testimony offered on behalf of the applicant, heard arguments Box 1568, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, an tified check at the conclusion of the Board heard the testimony offered on in favor of the application and opened the behalf of the applicant, heard arguments in favor of the application and opened the Answer to the Complaint (and Amendment sales. behalf of the applicant, heard arguments hearing to comments from the general in favor of the application and opened the hearing to comments from the general to Complaint, if any) filed in a Civil Action Property to be sold is located in the City in favor of the application and opened the public; and hearing to comments from the general public; and in which Bank of New York, as Trustee for of Linden, County of Union in the State hearing to comments from the general WHEREAS, it appears that the jurisdic­ public; and WHEREAS, it appears that the jurisdic­ the Certificateholders of CWALT 2004- of New Jersey public; and tional requirements of the application WHEREAS, it appears that the jurisdic­ tional requirements of the application 28CB, is plaintiff and Davis Noboa, et al., Premises commonly known as: 516 WHEREAS, it appears that the jurisdic­ have been met as the applicant has pro­ tional requirements of the application have been met as the applicant has pro­ are Defendants, pending in the Superior Garfield Street, Linden NJ 07036 tional requirements of the application duced proof of notice of public hearing in have been met as the applicant has pro­ duced proof of notice of public hearing in Court of New Jersey, within thirty-five BEING KNOWN as LOT 19, BLOCK 27, have been met as the applicant has pro­ the official newspaper of the Borough of duced proof of notice of public hearing in the official newspaper of the Borough of (35) days after December 21, 2006, on the official Tax Map of the City of Lin­ duced proof of notice of public hearing in Roselle, as well as produced proof of the the official newspaper of the Borough of Roselle, as well as produced proof of the exclusive of such date. If you fail to do den the official newspaper of the Borough of notice of hearing on adjoining property Roselle, as well as produced proof of the notice of hearing on adjoining property so, judgment by default may be rendered Dimensions: 45.00 ft. x 121.47ft. x Roselle, as well as produced proof of the owners, within 200 feet of the subject notice of hearing on adjoining property owners, within 200 feet of the subject against you for the relief demanded in the 45.08ft. x 118.81ft. notice of hearing on adjoining property property, as required to be served with owners, within 200 feet of the subject property, as required to be served with Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Nearest Cross Street: Dill Avenue owners, within 200 feet of the subject notice of public hearing; and property, as required to be served with notice of public hearing; and Proof of Service in duplicate with the The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to property, as required to be served with WHEREAS, The DRC Memorandum was notice of public hearing; and WHEREAS, The DRC Memorandum was Clerk of the Superior Court at the Richard adjourn this sale without further notice notice of public hearing; and reviewed with the applicant on the record; WHEREAS, The DRC Memorandum was reviewed with the applicant on the record; J. Hughes Justice Complex, CN 971, 6th by publication. WHEREAS, The DRC Memorandum was and reviewed with the applicant on the record; and Floor, North Wing, Trenton, New Jersey *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal reviewed with the applicant on the record; WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment has and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment has 08625, in accordance with the rules of liens or other charges, and any such and duly considered all of the foregoing facts WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment has duly considered all of the foregoing facts civil practice and procedure. A $135.00 taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment has in arriving at its decision regarding the duly considered all of the foregoing facts in arriving at its decision regarding the filing fee payable to the Clerk of the ums or other advances made by plain­ duly considered all of the foregoing facts instant application the Roselle Board of in arriving at its decision regarding the instant application the Roselle Board of Superior Court and a completed Case tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ in arriving at its decision regarding the Adjustment, therefore, makes the follow­ instant application the Roselle Board of Adjustment, therefore, makes the follow­ Information Statement must accompany ties are to conduct and rely upon their instant application the Roselle Board of ing FINDINGS OF FACT: Adjustment, therefore, makes the follow­ ing FINDINGS OF FACT: your answer or motion. own independent investigation to Adjustment, therefore, makes the follow­ ing FINDINGS OF FACT: The action has been instituted for the ascertain whether or not any outstand­ ing FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. The applicant is the owner of the prop­ 1. The applicant is the owner of the prop­ purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated ing interest remain of record and/or erty located at 230 West 3rd Avenue, 1. The applicant is the owner of the prop­ erty located at 323 Dermody Street, October 27, 2004, made by Davis Noboa have priority over the lien being fore­ 1. The applicant is the owner of the prop­ Roselle, NJ. (Block 4804, lot 23) erty located at 102 Grace Street, Roselle, Roselle, NJ. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys­ closed and, if so the current amount erty located at 313 Christiani Street, 2. The applicant proposes to construct a NJ. 2. The applicant is seeking a variance tems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide due thereon. Roselle, NJ. 3 story single family dwelling on the prop­ 2. The applicants reside in a 2 % story from the impervious surface maximum set Home Loans, Inc. and duly assigned to The sale of this property is subject to 2. The applicant is a not for profit corpo­ erty. framed residence on the corner of Grace forth in Schedule A of the Zoning Ordi­ plaintiff, Bank of New York, as Trustee for prior mortgages, liens, and encum­ ration which purchases and manages res­ 3. The property is located in the Resi­ and Wheatsheaf. nance of the Borough of Roselle. the Certificateholders of CWALT 2004- brances, as follows: Norwest Mortgage, idential properties which are occupied by dence A Zone, which permits single fami­ 3. The applicant testified that when they 3. The Ordinance permits 30% maximum 28CB, and concerns real estate located at Inc. dated 12-5-97 and recorded 5-11-98 developmentally disabled individuals. ly dwellings and requires a minimum lot purchased the property there was a six coverage and the proposal is to allow 327 Vine Street, Elizabeth, NJ. in Mortgage Book 6716, Page 187. 3. The subject property is a two family area of 6,000 Square feet. foot high chain link fence along the prop­ impervious coverage in excess of the YOU, Davis Noboa, his heirs, devisees, To Secure $75,000.00 dwelling. 4. The property is 33 feet by 200 feet and erty line from the rear of the house to the 40%. and personal representative and his/her, **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** 4. The applicant seeks to use a room on contains 6,600 Square feet. concrete driveway at the rear of the prop­ 4. The applicant experienced water infil­ their, or any of their successors in right FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ the ground level for one of it’s “clients” 5. The lot width is deficient by 55% but erty. tration around the foundation. title and interest are made a defendant DRED THIRTEEN & 04/100 ($45,413.04) and there is access between this room the lot is otherwise conforming. 4. The applicants have two autistic chil­ 5. The applicant, unaware of the ordi­ because you are the maker of the ATTORNEY: and the first floor apartment. 6. The Property currently contains a dren, who would climb the fence. nance requirements installed approxi­ bond/note and mortgage and/or an owner PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG 5. The individual which shall reside in dilapidated dwelling which is to be 5. The applicants removed the chain link mately an 18” wide concrete barrier along thereof and Plaintiff is unable to deter­ (FORMERLY FEDE1) this room shall use the kitchen, bathroom removed and replaced with a new struc­ fence and installed a six foot high board the north and south sides of the structure mine the whereabouts of the defendant, Su ite 100 and living room of the first floor unit. ture. on board fence from the property line for a length of about 10 feet. and therefore, does not know whether 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 6. There will be no lock doors from the 7. The Issue is not the height of the pro­ fronting Wheatsheaf which now encloses 6. This improvement only marginally he/she is living or dead, and therefore, MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 ground level to the first floor unit. posed structure, but the number of sto­ the entire rear yard. increased the amount of impervious cov­ names as defendants Davis Noboa, his SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH 7. The applicant was denied a zoning ries, which requires a variance. The ordi­ 6. The fence violates the applicable ordi­ erage and solved the water infiltration heirs, devisees, and personal representa­ FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT permit because the Zoning Officer deter­ nance permits 2% stories. nances because part of the fence is in the problem. tives and his/her, their, or any of their THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S mined that the additional individual would 8. The relief has been requested to front yard, due to the fact that the lot is 7. The lot is in all respects conforming successors in right, and interest. OFFICE. be a “border”, which is not permitted in a accommodate a garage on the first level on the corner and technically has two and the structure occupies less than % of An individual who is unable to obtain an FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUN­ two family zone. to provide the two off street parking front yards and fences in front yards are the lot area. attorney may communicate with the New DRED THIRTEEN & 52/100 8. The applicant’s position is that due to spaces as required by the zoning ordi­ permitted to be no more than 4 feet. 8. According to the DRC Memorandum Jersey State Bar Association by calling TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT the nature of the occupancy this addition­ nance. 7. The fence further violates the ordi­ the Borough Engineer is satisfied that no toll free 800-792-8315 (within New Jer­ ($48,213.52) al individual is not a border but all the 9. The applicant agreed to remove a pro­ nance because the finished side of the is stormwater issues exist on the property. sey) or 609-394-1101 (from out of state). December 14, 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 2007 individuals are a family within the defini­ posed full bathroom on the ground level, not facing the street side of the property. 9. The granting of the within application You may also communicate with a Lawyer U165598 PRO ($115.50) tion of Case Law. to avoid the possibility of an illegal con­ 8. The applicant installed the fence will not have any negative impact upon Referral Service, or if you cannot afford 9. The applicant produced testimony to version to a two family dwelling, which is believing that no permit was required the neighborhood or the Zoning Ordi­ to pay an attorney you may call the Legal SHERIFF’S SALE indicate that the individuals share meals not permitted in the Zone. since they were replacing an existing nances of the Borough of Roselle. Services Office. The phone numbers for SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759212 and spend recreation time together and 10. The lot width is a preexisting condi­ fence, but to the credit of the applicant it 10. The granting of the within application the county in which this action is pending DIVISION: CHANCERY operate as a family unit. tion and creates a hardship upon the is six feet from the right of way. will not change the complexion of the are: Legal Services (908) 354-4340, COUNTY: UNION 10. The granting of the within interpreta­ applicant. 9. The purpose of limiting the height in neighborhood. Lawyer Referral (908) 353-4715. DOCKET NO. F1297206 tion will not have any negative impact 11. The foot print of this new building is front yard setbacks is to preserve suffi­ Docket # F-19972-06 PLAINTIFF: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, upon the neighborhood or the Zoning the same as that of the structure to be cient sightliness, the set back six feet BASED UPON THE FOREGOING the Theodore J. Fetter AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE CER­ Ordinances of the Borough of Roselle, removed. from the right of way appears to be suffi­ Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the Clerk of the Superior Court TIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., since the use is existing and merely 12. The granting of the within application cient in this case, to satisfy this purpose. following CONCLUSIONS: U166389 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($32.63) ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-28CB seeks to increase the number of individu­ will not have any negative impact upon 10. The applicant is seeking to leave the MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI­ als served. the neighborhood or the Zoning Ordi­ fence as is to protect his two autistic chil­ 1. The instant application is brought POWERS KIRN, LLC CATES, SERIES 2004-28CB 11. The granting of the within application nances of the Borough of Roselle. dren. before the Board of Adjustment pursuant 9 East Stow Road, Suite C DEFENDANT: RAFAEL MONTALVA, ETAL will not change the complexion of the 13. The granting of the within application 11. The granting of the within application to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et Marlton, NJ 08053 WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: neighborhood. will not change the complexion of the will not change the complexion of the seq. The applicant seeking variances of P.O. Box 1568 OCTOBER 31, 2006 Ba s e d u po n t h e f o r e g o in g the neighborhood. neighborhood. certain zoning ordinances. Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 SALE DATE: Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the BASED UPON THE FOREGOING the 2. The granting of the within application (856) 802-1000 WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF following CONCLUSIONS: BASED UPON THE FOREGOING the Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the will not have a negative impact on the Attorneys for Plaintiff (2006-1508) JANUARY A.D. 2007 Roselle Board of Adjustment reaches the following CONCLUSIONS: surrounding neighborhood. By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ 1. The instant application is brought following CONCLUSIONS: 3. The applicant has met its burdens of NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT cution to me directed I shall expose for before the Board of Adjustment pursuant 1. The instant application is brought proof of the positive criteria set forth in Superior Court of New Jersey sale by public venue, at the UNION to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et 1. The instant application is brought before the Board of Adjustment pursuant the Municipal Land Use Law. Chancery Division COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, seq. The applicant is seeking an inter­ before the Board of Adjustment pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et 4. The Variances requested can be grant­ Union County 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN pretation. to the provisions of NJSA 40-55D-10, et seq. The applicant seeking approval of ed without substantial detriment to the Docket No. F-21898-06 PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 2. The applicant has met its burdens of seq. The applicant seeking variances of the landscaping pursuant to NJSA public good. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said proof showing that the individuals resid­ certain zoning ordinances. 40:55D-70b. 5. The Board concludes that the granting STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: day. All successful bidders must have ing in the premises operate as a “Family 2. The granting of the within application 2. The granting of the within application of this application will not impair the Bernarda Quezada, her heirs, devisees, 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ Unit”. will not have a negative impact on the will not have a negative impact on the intended purpose of the Municipal Land and personal representatives and her/her, tified check at the conclusion of the 3. The interpretation can be granted with­ surrounding neighborhood. surrounding neighborhood. Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the their, or any of their successors in right sales. out substantial detriment to the public 3. The applicant has met its burdens of 3. The applicant has met its burdens of Borough of Roselle. title and interest Property to be sold is located in the City good. proof of the positive criteria set forth in proof of the positive criteria set forth in 6. The requested relief causes no unwar­ of Linden, County of Union in the State 4. The Board concludes that the granting the Municipal Land Use Law. the Municipal Land Use Law. ranted invasion of the right of private YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and of New Jersey of this application will not impair the 4. The Variances requested can be grant­ 4 The Variances requested can be grant­ property owners in the zone. required to serve upon the Attorneys for Premises commonly known as: 519 West intended purpose of the Municipal Land ed without substantial detriment to the ed without substantial detriment to the WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mem­ Plaintiff, Powers Kirn, LLC, 9 East Stow Henry St., Linden, NJ 07036 Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the public good. public good. ber Gordon, and seconded by Member Road, Suite C, Marlton, NJ 08053; P.O. BEING KNOWN as LOT 14, BLOCK 314, Borough of Roselle. 5. The Board concludes that the granting 5. The Board concludes that the granting Bishop, to approve the application; and Box 1568, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, an on the official Tax Map of the City of Lin­ WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mem­ of this application will not impair the of this application will not impair the WHEREAS, said motion carried by a Answer to the Complaint (and Amendment den ber Bishop, and seconded by Member intended purpose of the Municipal Land intended purpose of the Municipal Land vote of 5 to 0 with all members present to Complaint, if any) filed in a Civil Action Dimensions: 50.00 ft. x 100.00ft. x Hughes, to approve the interpretation that Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the Use Law or the Zoning Ordinances of the voting in favor of the motion. in which Mortgage Electronic Registration 50.00ft. x 100.00ft. these individuals are a “Family”; and Borough of Roselle. Borough of Roselle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Systems, Inc. as nominee for Alliance Nearest Cross Street: Lafayette Street WHEREAS, said motion carried by a 6. The requested relief causes no unwar­ 6. The requested relief causes no unwar­ by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ Mortgage Banking Corp. is plaintiff and The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to vote of 4 to 0 with all members present ranted invasion of the right of private ranted invasion of the right of private ough of Roselle, County of Union and Bernarda Quezada, et al., are Defen­ adjourn this sale without further notice voting in favor of the motion, with Member property owners in the zone. property owners in the zone. State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the dants, pending in the Superior Court of by publication. Grimsley abstaining from the vote. WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mem­ WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mem­ foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ New Jersey, within thirty-five (35) days *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED ber Grimsley, and seconded by Member ber Bishop and seconded by Member Gor­ sions, this Board hereby grants the vari­ after December 21, 2006, exclusive of liens or other charges, and any such by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ Bishop, to approve the application condi­ don, to approve the application; and ances requested by the applicant. such date. If you fail to do so, judgment taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ ough of Roselle, County of Union and tioned on the removal of the ground level WHEREAS, said motion carried by a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the by default may be rendered against you ums or other advances made by plain­ State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the bathroom; and vote of 5 to 0 with all members present within variance approval is subject to for the relief demanded in the Complaint. tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ WHEREAS, said motion carried by a voting in favor of the motion. whatever other approvals are necessary You shall file your Answer and Proof of ties are to conduct and rely upon their sions, this Board hereby determines that vote of 5 to 0 with all members present NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to be obtained by the applicant from the Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the own independent investigation to no variance is required. voting in favor of the motion. by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ appropriate Borough, County or State offi­ Superior Court at the Richard J. Hughes ascertain whether or not any outstand­ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED ough of Roselle, County of Union and cials and/or Boards, to obtain Construc­ Justice Complex, CN 971, 6th Floor, ing interest remain of record and/or of this resolution be sent to the applicant. by the Board of Adjustment of the Bor­ State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the tion permits or Certificates of Occupancy. North Wing, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, have priority over the lien being fore­ APPROVED ON THIS 7th Day of Decem­ ough of Roselle, County of Union and foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy in accordance with the rules of civil prac­ closed and, if so the current amount ber, 2006 State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the sions, this Board hereby grants the of this resolution be sent to the applicant. tice and procedure. A $135.00 filing fee due thereon. Lawrence Belluscio foregoing findings of fact and conclu­ approval of the existing fence as request­ APPROVED ON THIS 7th Day of Decem­ payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** Chairman, Roselle Board of Adjustment sions, this Board hereby grants the vari­ ed by the applicant. ber, 2006 and a completed Case Information State­ TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE THOU­ Rayna E. Harris ances requested by the applicant, to be BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lawrence Belluscio ment must accompany your answer or SAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE & Secretary, Roselle Board of Adjustment erected in accordance with the plans sub­ within variance approval is subject to Chairman, Roselle Board of Adjustment motion. 98/100 ($281,563.98) U166727 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($52.50) mitted, with the exception of the ground whatever other approvals are necessary Rayna E. Harris The action has been instituted for the ATTORNEY: level bathroom, with this application. to be obtained by the applicant from the Secretary, Roselle Board of Adjustment urpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Borough, County or State offi­ U166723 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($53.63) ovember 14, 2005, made by Bernarda (FORMERLY FEDE1) NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS within variance approval is subject to cials and/or Boards, to obtain Construc­ Quezada to Mortgage Electronic Registra­ Su ite 100 whatever other approvals are necessary tion permits or Certificates of Occupancy. tion Systems, Inc. as nominee for Alliance 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: to be obtained by the applicant from the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy Mortgage Bankers Corporation, and con­ MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 appropriate Borough, County or State offi­ of this resolution be sent to the applicant. cerns real estate located at 861-863 Pen­ SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH William P. Toole, Individually and as cials and/or Boards, to obtain Construc­ APPROVED ON THIS 7th Day of Decem­ POWERS KIRN, LLC nington Street, Elizabeth, NJ. FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT Administrator of the Estate of Patricia tion permits or Certificates of Occupancy. ber, 2006 9 East Stow Road, Suite C YOU, Bernarda Quezada, her heirs, THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S A. Sharkey Lawrence Belluscio Marlton, NJ 08053 devisees, and personal representative OFFICE. Margaret Desch BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy Chairman, Roselle Board of Adjustment P.O. Box 1568 and his/her, their, or any of their succes­ TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOU­ Robert Thompson of this resolution be sent to the applicant. Rayna E. Harris Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 sors in right title and interest are made a SAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO & Bernard Thompson Secretary, Roselle Board of Adjustment (856) 802-1000 defendant because you are the maker of 77/100 Patricia Jamison APPROVED ON THIS 7th Day of Decem­ U166725 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($57.38) Attorneys for Plaintiff (2006-1561) the bond/note and mortgage and/or an TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT Michael Thompson ber, 2006 owner thereof and Plaintiff is unable to ($29,7952.77) Eileen Keller, and each of their heirs, Lawrence Belluscio NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT determine the whereabouts of the defen­ December 14, 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 2007 devisees, and personal representa­ Chairman, Roselle Board of Adjustment POWERS KIRN, LLC Superior Court of New Jersey dant, and therefore, does not know U165599 PRO ($114.00) tives, and his, her, or any of their suc­ Rayna E. Harris 9 East Stow Road, Suite C Chancery Division whether he/she is living or dead, and cessors in right, title and interest Secretary, Roselle Board of Adjustment Marlton, NJ 08053 Union County therefore, names as defendants Bernarda U166720 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($60.00) P.O. Box 1568 Docket No. F-21979-06 Quezada, her heirs, devisees, and per­ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 sonal representatives and his/her, their, REQUI RED to serve upon ZUCKER, (856) 802-1000 STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: or any of their successors in right, and SHERIFF’S SALE GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ Attorneys for Plaintiff (2006-1172) Gabriel Rodriguez, his heirs, devisees, interest. SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759207 tiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 and personal representatives and his/her, An individual who is unable to obtain an DIVISION: CHANCERY Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT their, or any of their successors in right attorney may communicate with the New COUNTY: UNION New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ Superior Court of New Jersey title and interest Jersey State Bar Association by calling DOCKET NO. F1112206 ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Chancery Division toll free 800-792-8315 (within New Jer­ PLAINTIFF: TERWIN ADVISORS LLC, BY Amended Complaint for Foreclosure filed Union County YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and sey) or 609-394-1101 (from out of state). SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, in a civil action, in which Bank of America Viviana M. Fernandez, her heirs, Docket No. F-16403-06 required to serve upon the Attorneys for You may also communicate with a Lawyer ATTORNEY IN FACT N.A. is plaintiff, and William P. Toole, devisees, and personal representa­ Plaintiff, Powers Kirn, LLC, 9 East Stow Referral Service, or if you cannot afford DEFENDANT: JAMES C. ELF A/K/A Individually and as Administrator of the tives, and her, their or any of their suc­ STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Road, Suite C, Marlton, NJ 08053; P.O. to pay an attorney you may call the Legal JAMES C. ELF III, ET AL. Estate of Patricia A. Sharkey, et al., are cessors in right, title and interest Karen Diaz, her heirs, devisees, and per­ Box 1568, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, an Services Office. The phone numbers for WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: defendants, pending in the Superior Court sonal representatives and his/her, their, Answer to the Complaint (and Amendment the county in which this action is pending NOVEMBER 08, 2006 of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND or any of their successors in right title to Complaint, if any) filed in a Civil Action are: Legal Services (908) 354-4340, SALE DATE: County, and bearing Docket F-23042-06 REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, and interest in which Mortgage Electronic Registration Lawyer Referral (908) 353-4715. WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF within thirty-five (35) days after GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., plain­ Systems, Inc., as nominee for FGC Com­ Docket # F-21898-06 JANUARY A.D. 2007 12/21/2006 exclusive of such date, or if tiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and mercial Mortgage Finance dba Fremont Theodore J. Fetter By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ published after 12/21/2006, (35) days Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, required to serve upon the Attorneys for Mortgage is plaintiff and Gabriel Clerk of the Superior Court cution to me directed I shall expose for after the actual date of such publication, New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num­ Plaintiff, Powers Kirn, LLC, 9 East Stow Rodriguez, et al., are Defendants, pend­ U166390 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($32.63) sale by public venue, at the UNION exclusive of such date. If you fail to do ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the Road, Suite C, Marlton, NJ 08053; P.O. ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, so, judgment by default may be rendered Complaint for Foreclosure filed in a civil Box 1568, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, an within thirty-five (35) days after Decem­ SHERIFF’S SALE 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN against you for the relief demanded in action, in which Citibank, N.A., as Trustee Answer to the Complaint (and Amendment ber 21, 2006, exclusive of such date. If SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759186 PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, the Amended Complaint for Foreclosure. is plaintiff, and Humberto Diaz, et al., are to Complaint, if any) filed in a Civil Action you fail to do so, judgment by default may DIVISION: CHANCERY at two o’clock in the afternoon of said You shall file your Answer and proof of defendants, pending in the Superior Court in which Bank of New York, as Trustee for be rendered against you for the relief COUNTY: UNION day. All successful bidders must have service in duplicate with the Clerk of the of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Union the Certificateholders, CWALT, Inc., Alter­ demanded in the Complaint. You shall file DOCKET NO. F1238106 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes County, and bearing Docket F-22459-06 native Loan Trust 2006-OC4 Mortgage your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli­ PLAINTIFF: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL tified check at the conclusion of the Justice Complex - CN971, Trenton, Wew within thirty-five (35) days after Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006- cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME sales. Jersey 08625, together with your check in 12/21/2006 exclusive of such date, or if OC4, is plaintiff and Karen Diaz, et al., at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Com­ EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES ACE 2006- TERWIN ADVISORS LLC, BY the sum of $135.00 representing the filing published after 12/21/2006, (35) days are Defendants, pending in the Superior plex, CN 971, 6th Floor, North Wing, HE1 SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC, fee in accordance with the rules of civil after the actual date of such publication, Court of New Jersey, within thirty-five Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor­ DEFENDANT: SHARON GRIMES, ETAL ATTORNEY IN FACT V. practice and procedure. exclusive of such date. If you fail to do (35) days after December 21, 2006, dance with the rules of civil practice and WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: JAMES C. ELF, ET AL This action has been instituted for the so, judgment by default may be rendered exclusive of such date. If you fail to do procedure. A $135.00 filing fee payable OCTOBER 20, 2006 DOCKET NO. F-11122-06 purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage against you for the relief demanded in so, judgment by default may be rendered to the Clerk of the Superior Court and a SALE DATE: dated 04/05/1984 made by Patricia A. the Complaint for Foreclosure. You shall against you for the relief demanded in the completed Case Information Statement WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED Sharkey as mortgagors, to United Jersey file your Answer and proof of service in Complaint. You shall file your Answer and must accompany your answer or motion. JANUARY A.D. 2007 IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in Bank, N.A. recorded on 04/19/1984 in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Proof of Service in duplicate with the The action has been instituted for the By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ the State of New Jersey Book 3439 of Mortgages for Union Coun­ Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Clerk of the Superior Court at the Richard purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated cution to me directed I shall expose for PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 210 ty, Page 608 which Mortgage was Complex - CN971, Trenton, New Jersey J. Hughes Justice Complex, CN 971, 6th March 31, 2006, made by Gabriel sale by public venue, at the UNION Inslee Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey assigned to the plaintiff, Bank of America 08625, together with your check in the Floor, North Wing, Trenton, New Jersey Rodriguez to Mortgage Electronic Regis­ COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TAX LOT # 254 BLOCK # 1 N.A. by Assignment Of Mortgage which is sum of $135.00 representing the filing fee 08625, in accordance with the rules of tration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FGC 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: unrecorded at this time; and (2) to recov­ in accordance with the rules of civil prac­ civil practice and procedure. A $135.00 Commercial Mortgage Finance dba Fre­ PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 25’ x 100' er possession of, and concerns premises tice and procedure. filing fee payable to the Clerk of the mont Mortgage, and concerns real estate at two o’clock in the afternoon of said NEAREST CROSS STREET: Second commonly known as 429 E 4th Avenue, This action has been instituted for the Superior Court and a completed Case located at 235 South Bond Street, Eliza­ day. All successful bidders must have Street Roselle, NJ 07203. purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Information Statement must accompany beth, NJ. 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ Taxes: If you are unable to obtain an attorney, dated 05/26/2006 made by Humberto Diaz your answer or motion. YOU, Gabriel Rodriguez, his heirs, tified check at the conclusion of the Current through 4th Quarter 2006** you may communicate with the New Jer­ as mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic The action has been instituted for the devisees, and personal representative sales. *Plus interest on these figures through sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated and his/her, their, or any of their succes­ Property to be sold is located in the City date of payoff and any and all subsequent 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer for First Residential Mortgage Services February 27, 2006, made by Karen Diaz sors in right title and interest are made a of Elizabeth, County of Union and State taxes, water and sewer amounts Referral Service of the County of venue Corporation recorded on 07/12/2006 in to Residential Home Funding Corp. and defendant because you are the maker of of New Jersey THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot Book MB 11765 of Mortgages for Union duly assigned to plaintiff, Bank of New the bond/note and mortgage and/or an Premises commonly known as: 32 Florida RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITH­ afford an attorney, you may communicate County, Page 0955 which Mortgage was York, as Trustee for the Certificatehold- owner thereof and Plaintiff is unable to Street, Elizabeth NJ 07206 OUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUB­ with the Legal Services office of the assigned to the plaintiff, Citibank, N.A., ers, CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust determine the whereabouts of the defen­ BEING KNOWN as LOT 571, BLOCK 5, LICATION County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. as Trustee by Assignment Of Mortgage 2006-OC4 Mortgage Pass-Through Cer­ dant, and therefore, does not know on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliz­ A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE William P. Toole, Individually and as which is unrecorded at this time; and (2) tificates, Series 2006-OC4, and concerns whether he/she is living or dead, and abeth PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE Administrator of the Estate of Patricia to recover possession of, and concerns real estate located at 556 Court Street, therefore, names as defendants Gabriel Dimensions: 25.00ft. x 100.00 ft. x OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF UNION A. Sharkey, Margaret Desch, Robert premises commonly known as 215 Fulton Elizabeth, NJ. Rodriguez, his heirs, devisees, and per­ 25.00ft. x 100.00ft. COUNTY Thompson, Bernard Thompson, Patricia Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. YOU, Karen Diaz, her heirs, devisees, sonal representatives and his/her, their, Nearest Cross Street: Merritt Avenue **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** Jamison, Michael Thompson, Eileen If you are unable to obtain an attorney, and personal representatives and his/her, or any of their successors in right, and The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOU­ Keller, the heirs, devisees, and personal you may communicate with the New Jer­ their, or any of their successors in right interest. adjourn this sale without further notice SAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY & 38/100 representatives of Patricia A. sharkey, sey Bar Association by calling 732-249­ title and interest are made a defendant An individual who is unable to obtain an by publication. ($362,160.38) and his, her their or any of their succes­ 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer because you are the maker of the attorney may communicate with the New *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal ATTORNEY: sors in right, title and interest, are hereby Referral Service of the County of venue bond/note and mortgage and/or an owner Jersey State Bar Association by calling liens or other charges, and any such PARKER MCCAY - ATTORNEYS AT LAW made party defendants to this foreclosure by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot thereof and Plaintiff is unable to deter­ toll free 800-792-8315 (within New Jer­ taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ (CHERRY HILL) MOVED action because Patricia A. Sharkey, the afford an attorney, you may communicate mine the whereabouts of the defendant, sey) or 609-394-1101 (from out of state). ums or other advances made by plain­ THREE GREENTREE CENTRE record owner of the mortgaged premises with the Legal Services office of the and therefore, does not know whether You may also communicate with a Lawyer tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ 7001 LINCOLN DRIVE WEST BOX974 being foreclosed herein is deceased in County of venue by calling 908-354-4340. he/she is living or dead, and therefore, Referral Service, or if you cannot afford ties are to conduct and rely upon their MARLTON, NJ 08053 which case you would have an ownership VIVIANA M. FERNANDEZ, her heirs, names as defendants Karen Diaz, her to pay an attorney you may call the Legal own independent investigation to SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH interest in the mortgaged premises and devisees, and personal representatives, heirs, devisees, and personal representa­ Services Office. The phone numbers for ascertain whether or not any outstand­ FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT for any lien, claim or interest you may and her, their or any of their successors tives and his/her, their, or any of their the county in which this action is pending ing interest remain of record and/or THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S have in, to or against the mortgaged in right, title and interest is made a party successors in right, and interest. are: Legal Services (908) 354-4340, have priority over the lien being fore­ OFFICE. premises. defendant to this foreclosure action by An individual who is unable to obtain an Lawyer Referral (908) 353-4715. closed and, if so the current amount THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND THEODORE J. FETTER, CLERK reason of a certain judgment entered in attorney may communicate with the New Docket # F-21979-06 due thereon. NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX & 07/100 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Jersey State Bar Association by calling Theodore J. Fetter **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT Court of New Jersey bearing judgment toll free 800-792-8315 (within New Jer­ Clerk of the Superior Court THREE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOU­ ($380,976.07) TO COLLECT A DEBT. number J-020894-2000 on 02/03/00, sey) or 609-394-1101 (from out of state). U166397 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($33.38) SAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY & December 14, 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 2007 ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED wherein you, VIVIANA M. FERNANDEZ You may also communicate with a Lawyer 18/100 ($343,340.18) U165561 PRO ($112.50) WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Referral Service, or if you cannot afford ATTORNEY: File FCZ 80988 are the judgment creditor and HUMBER­ to pay an attorney you may call the Legal TO DIAZ is the judgment debtor and for Public Notice PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG (FOR­ U166385 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($36.75) any lien, claim or interest you may have Services Office. The phone numbers for MERLY FEDE1) in, to or against the mortgaged premises. the county in which this action is pending SUITE 100 Public Notice are: Legal Services (908) 354-4340, Take notice that in accordance with 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD Lawyer Referral (908) 353-4/15. N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6, Abandoned vehicle Union County - Elizabeth, NJ THEODORE J. FETTER, CLERK Abandoned on private property. Applica­ MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Docket # F-16403-06 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH Take notice that in accordance with Public otices Theodore J. Fetter tion has been made to the Administrator N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 et seq., application has THIS IS AN ATTEMPT of the MVC of NJ, Trenton NJ, to receive FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT TO COLLECT A DEBT. Clerk of the Superior Court THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S been made to the NJ MVC, Trenton NJ, to U166388 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($34.13) title papers authorizing the sale of a 1996 receive title papers authorizing the sale on L ine ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Land Rover vin# SALPV1440TA324690. OFFICE. WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOU­ of a 1999 Audi A4, vin# Objections, if any should be made within WAUCB2 8D2XA3032 89. Objections, if www.njpublicnotices.com File FCZ 81398 10 days of the advertisement to MVC of SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THREE & U166271 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($32.63) 83/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT any should be made immediately in writ­ NJ, Special Services, POB 017, Trenton, ($361,703.83) ing to the NJ, MVC, Special Services, ADVERTISE! NJ 08666-0017. December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 POB 017, Trenton, NJ 08666. public notices in New Jersey PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY! U166379 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($5.63) U164910 PRO ($108.00) U166380 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($5.25) THE PROGRESS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 — PAGE 7

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759222 SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759188 SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759189 SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759193 SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 758856 SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759218 DIVISION: CHANCERY DIVISION: CHANCERY DIVISION: CHANCERY DIVISION: CHANCERY DIVISION: CHANCERY DIVISION: CHANCERY COUNTY: UNION COUNTY: UNION COUNTY: UNION COUNTY: UNION COUNTY: UNION COUNTY: UNION DOCKET NO. F1535206 DOCKET NO. F1085906 DOCKET NO. F254206 DOCKET NO. F1000406 DOCKET NO. F581905 DOCKET NO. F1063006 PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONALASSO- PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL PLAINTIFF: AMERICAN FIDELITY MORT­ PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CI AT ION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GAGE CORPORATION, A NEW JERSEY AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORT­ SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE SUISSE FIRST BOSTON HEAT 2005-8 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST BANKING CORPORATION GAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-OPT4, FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. DEFENDANT: REGINA A. HUDSON, ET DEFENDANT: GERTY JEAN-GILLES 2006-WL3 DEFENDANT: MARCIO M. SOUZA, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CER­ DEFENDANT: BRUNO GARCIA; ET AL AL. WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: DEFENDANT: LEROY K. NELSON PABLO MAQUE AND EDUARDO PER- TIFICATES WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2006 WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: REIRA DEFENDANT: ARACELLY RISSO; ET AL APRIL17, 2006 NOVEMBER 14, 2006 SALE DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2006 WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: SALE DATE: SALE DATE: WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF SALE DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2006 OCTOBER 31, 2006 WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D. 2007 WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF SALE DATE: SALE DATE: JANUARY A.D. 2007 JANUARY A.D. 2007 By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ JANUARY A.D. 2007 WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ cution to me directed I shall expose for By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ JANUARY A.D. 2007 JANUARY A.D. 2007 cution to me directed I shall expose for cution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public venue, at the UNION cution to me directed I shall expose for By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ sale by public venue, at the UNION sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, sale by public venue, at the UNION cution to me directed I shall expose for cution to me directed I shall expose for COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, sale by public venue, at the UNION sale by public venue, at the UNION 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN at two o’clock in the afternoon of said at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have at two o’clock in the afternoon of said PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, day. All successful bidders must have day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ day. All successful bidders must have at two o’clock in the afternoon of said at two o’clock in the afternoon of said 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ tified check at the conclusion of the 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ day. All successful bidders must have day. All successful bidders must have tified check at the conclusion of the tified check at the conclusion of the sales. tified check at the conclusion of the 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ sales. sales. Property to be sold is located in the City sales. tified check at the conclusion of the tified check at the conclusion of the The property to be sold is located in the MUNICIPALITY: Roselle Boro of Rahway, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in the sales. sales. City of Elizabeth in the County of UNION, COUNTY: UNION STATE OF N.J. of New Jersey CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION Property to be sold is located in the City The property to be sold is located in the State of New Jersey. STREET & STREET NO: 139 West Eighth Premises commonly known as: 691-695 and State of New Jersey. of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of City of Rahway in the County of Union, Commonly known as: 308 South 7th Avenue W. Grand Avenue, Rahway NJ 07065 Commonly known as: 81 PINE STREET, New Jersey. State of New Jersey. Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BEING KNOWN as LOT 1, BLOCK 202, ELIZABETH, NJ 07206. Premises commonly known as: 332 Commonly known as: 2473 St. Georges Tax Lot No.: 1216 in Block 9 BLOCK: 4201 LOT: 6 on the official Tax Map of the City of Rah­ Tax Lot No. 368 in Block No. 1 Franklin Street, Elizabeth, NJ Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Dimension of Lot: (Approximately) 25 ft x DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 192’ x 14’ way Dimension of Lot Approximately: 25 x 90 Tax Lot 719, Block 5 Tax Lot No.: 5 in Block 258 100 ft NEAREST CROSS STREET: 245’ from Dimensions: 65.22ft. x 56.22ft. x 14.27ft. Nearest Cross Street: FRONT STREET Description: Nearest Cross Street: Situ­ Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 22.67 Nearest Cross Street: Third Avenue Locust Street x 24.28ft. x 52.00ft x 3.00ft. BEGINNING in the Northeasterly line of ated on the southwesterly side line of FT. X 105 FT. Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, SUPERIOR INTEREST (if any): Nearest Cross Street: Winfield Street Pine Street at a point therein distant Franklin Street 400 feet northwesterly Nearest Cross Street: Audrey Drive municipal or tax liens that may be due. NONE f/k/a Factory Street 251.72 feet by strict measured (250.00 from the intersection of Franklin Street Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, Note: The sheriff reserves the right to The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to feet) by filed map, measured Northwest­ and Third Street. municipal or tax liens that may be due. adjourn this sale for any length of time adjourn this sale without further notice adjourn this sale without further notice erly along the aforesaid Northeasterly line Outstanding Taxes/Liens: Second, Third Note: The sheriff reserves the right to without further advertisement. through publication. by publication. of Pine Street from its intersection with and Fourth Quarter 2006 taxes due to City adjourn this sale for any length of time **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal the Northwesterly line of Front Street, of Elizabeth in the amount of $2,819.42 to without further advertisement. TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT THOU­ TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOU­ liens or other charges, and any such said point being the dividing line between 10/2 5/06 plus any subsequent taxes, **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** SAND NINE HUNDRED TEN & 59/100 SAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX & taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ Lot K and Lot L in Block 81 on map, and interest and/or penalties. TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ($288,910.59) 71/100 ($223,376.71) ums or other advances made by plain­ from said begining point running; thence. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE & ATTORNEY: ATTORNEY: tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ “THE s h e r iF f hERe b y r e s e Rv e s th e CONTAIN A FULL METES AND BOUNDS 90/100 ($230,329.90) ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, POWERS KIRN, LLC ties are to conduct and rely upon their RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITH­ DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY AND ATTORNEY: ATTORNEYS SUITE C - 9 E. STOW ROAD own independent investigation to OUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, SUITE 301 P.O. BOX 1568 (MARLTON) ascertain whether or not any outstand­ PUBLICATION.” ONLY. ATTORNEYS 200 SHEFFIELD STREET MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 ing interest remain of record and/or TAXES ARE CURRENT AS OF 10/09/2006 **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** SUITE 301 MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH have priority over the lien being fore­ **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 1-908-233-8500 XCZ V-68601 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT closed and, if so the current amount THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO THOU­ THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY & MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S due thereon. SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE & 19/100 ($387,130.19) 1-908-233-8500 FCZ-76966 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT OFFICE. **JUDGMENT AMOUNT*** 75/100 ($382,179.75) ATTORNEY: SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOU­ TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOU­ ATTORNEY: PRICE MEESE SHULMAN & D’ARMINIO, FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT OFFICE. SAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-THREE SAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE & FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. P.C. THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S THREE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND & 41/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT 58/100 ($263,455.58) SUITE 201 CALI CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE. ONE HUNDRED EIGHT & 90/100 ($234,843.41) ATTORNEY: 7 CENTURY DRIVE 50 TICE BOULEVARD TWO HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOU­ TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT December 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 11, 2007 PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07675-7664 SAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT & ($304,108.90) U166318 PRO ($87.00) (FORMERLY FEDE1) SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH 22/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT December 14, 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 2007 Su ite 100 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT ($242,298.22) U165548 PRO ($91.50) 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 OFFICE. OFFICE. U164917 PRO ($94.50) SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH FOUR HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND ONE FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOU­ SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759181 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE & 00/100 SAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759202 DIVISION: CHANCERY THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT & 88/100 SHERIFF’S SALE DIVISION: CHANCERY COUNTY: UNION OFFICE. ($404,181.00) TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759191 COUNTY: UNION DOCKET NO. F944606 TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 ($436,847.88) DIVISION: CHANCERY DOCKET NO. F1149106 PLAINTIFF: CREDIT-BASED ASSET SER­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE & U164909 PRO ($105.00) December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 COUNTY: UNION PLAINTIFF: WALL STREET FINANCIAL VICING & SECURITIZATION LLC 52/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT U164924 PRO ($103.50) DOCKET NO. F765206 CORPORATION DEFENDANT: ISABEL MORAES, ET AL ($279,271.52) PLAINTIFF: BANK OF NEW YORK AS DEFENDANT: ROSA ALVAREZ, MR. WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: December 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 11, 2007 SHERIFF’S SALE TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLD- ALVAREZ HUSBAND OF ROSA ALVAREZ OCTOBER 23, 2006 U166316 PRO ($109.50) SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759198 ERS OF CWABS 2005-06 WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: SALE DATE: SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759192 DIVISION: CHANCERY DEFENDANT: THOMAS COLLATRELLA; NOVEMBER 01, 2006 WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF DIVISION: CHANCERY COUNTY: UNION ET AL SALE DATE: JANUARY A.D. 2007 SHERIFF’S SALE COUNTY: UNION DOCKET NO. F1326106 WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759204 DOCKET NO. F1049706 PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL OCTOBER 24, 2006 JANUARY A.D. 2007 cution to me directed I shall expose for DIVISION: CHANCERY PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO­ TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI SALE DATE: By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ sale by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY: UNION CIATION, TRUSTEE ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORA­ WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF cution to me directed I shall expose for COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, DOCKET NO. F1136406 DEFENDANT: THOMAS COLLATRELLA TION 2006-OPT2 MORTGAGE PASS­ JANUARY A.D. 2007 sale by public venue, at the UNION 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: THROUGH CERTIFICATE, SERIES 2006- By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OCTOBER 23, 2006 OPT2 cution to me directed I shall expose for 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN at two o’clock in the afternoon of said OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I SALE DATE: DEFENDANT: ROESOHN LITTLE; ET AL sale by public venue, at the UNION PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, day. All successful bidders must have INC. TRUST 2005-WMC3 WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ DEFENDANT: JOSE A. SANCHEZ, ET AL. JANUARY A.D. 2007 OCTOBER 31, 2006 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN day. All successful bidders must have tified check at the conclusion of the WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ SALE DATE: PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ sales. NOVEMBER 01, 2006 cution to me directed I shall expose for WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF at two o’clock in the afternoon of said tified check at the conclusion of the MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth SALE DATE: sale by public venue, at the UNION JANUARY A.D. 2007 day. All successful bidders must have sales. COUNTY: UNION STATE OF N.J. WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ RE: Wall Street Financial Corporation v. STREET & STREET NO: 311 Fulton Street JANUARY A.D. 2007 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN cution to me directed I shall expose for tified check at the conclusion of the Rosa Alvarez, et al. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, sale by public venue, at the UNION sales. DOCKET NO: F-11491-06 BLOCK: 3 LOT: 460 cution to me directed I shall expose for at two o’clock in the afternoon of said COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, The property to be sold is located in the MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth City DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25’ x 100’ sale by public venue, at the UNION day. All successful bidders must have 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, COUNTY: UNION STATE OF N.J. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 125’ from COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, State of New Jersey. STREET & STREET NO: 126 Third Street Third Street 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN tified check at the conclusion of the at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Commonly known as: 239 2nd Street, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, sales. day. All successful bidders must have Elizabeth, NJ 07206 BLOCK: 3 LOT: 1008 NONE at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Property to be sold is located in the City 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ Tax Lot No.: 718 in Block 1 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25’ x 100’ The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to day. All successful bidders must have of Elizabeth, County of Union and State tified check at the conclusion of the Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25.88 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 75’ from Liv­ adjourn this sale without further notice 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ of New Jersey sales. ft x 100 ft ingston Street through publication. tified check at the conclusion of the Premises commonly known as: 1177 The property to be sold is located in the Nearest Cross Street: Pine Street SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** sales. Chestnut St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Borough of Roselle in the County of Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, NONE THREE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE THOU­ Property to be sold is located in the City BEING KNOWN as LOT 243, BLOCK 12, Union, State of New Jersey. municipal or tax liens that may be due. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to SAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE & of Linden, County of Union and State of on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliz­ Commonly known as: 832 Baltimore Note: The sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice 86/100 ($399,881.86) New Jersey abeth Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 adjourn this sale for any length of time through publication. ATTORNEY: Premises commonly known as: 925 Ham­ Dimensions: 34ft. x 125ft. x 34ft. x 125ft. Tax Lot No. 4 and 6.01 in Block 6806 and without further advertisement. **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** POWERS KIRN, LLC pden Street, Linden NJ 07036 Nearest Cross Street: Walnut Street 571 **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR SUITE C - 9 E. STOW ROAD Be ING KNOWN as LOT 6, BLOCK 471, The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to Dimension of Lot: (Approximately) Tract I: THREE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY- P.O. BOX 1568 (MARLTON) on the official Tax Map of the City of Lin­ adjourn this sale without further notice 125 ft. x 100 ft. x 25 ft. x 50 ft. x 100 ft.; SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY & 35/100 NINE & 81/100 ($374,179.81) MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 den by publication. Tract II: 125 ft. x 130 ft. x 25 ft x 50 ft. x ($305,730.35) ATTORNEY: SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH Dimensions: 50.00ft. x 100.00ft. x 50.00 *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal 100 ft. x 80 ft. ATTORNEY: ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACK­ POWERS KIRN, LLC FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT ft. x 100.00ft. liens or other charges, and any such Nearest Cross Street: Hory Street ERMAN, ATTORNEYS SUITE C - 9 E. STOW ROAD THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S Nearest Cross Street: Rebecca Street taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, SUITE 301 P.O. BOX 1568 (MARLTON) OFFICE. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to ums or other advances made by plain­ municipal or tax liens that may be due. 200 SHEFFIELD STREET MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-THOUSAND adjourn this sale without further notice tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ Note: The sheriff reserves the right to MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH ONE HUNDRED FORTY & 82/100 by publication. ties are to conduct and rely upon their adjourn this sale for any length of time 1-908-233-8500 XCZ-76242 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal own independent investigation to without further advertisement. SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S ($420,140.82) liens or other charges, and any such ascertain whether or not any outstand­ **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT OFFICE. December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ ing interest remain of record and/or ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOU­ THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE U164952 PRO ($85.50) ums or other advances made by plain­ have priority over the lien being fore­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR & OFFICE. THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY- tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ closed and, if so the current amount 07/100 ($143,834.07) THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOU­ SEVEN & 46/100 ties are to conduct and rely upon their due thereon. ATTORNEY: SAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO & TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT own independent investigation to **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, 76/100 ($393,187.46) ascertain whether or not any outstand­ THREE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND ATTORNEYS TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT December 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 2007 ing interest remain of record and/or SIX HUNDRED FORTY-THREE & 35/100 SUITE 301 ($321,732.76) U165557 PRO ($91.50) PASSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 2264-06 have priority over the lien being fore­ ($340,643.35) 200 SHEFFIELD STREET December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 closed and, if so the current amount ATTORNEY: MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 U164908 PRO ($93.00) BOROUGH OF ROSELLE due thereon. PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG (FOR­ 1-908-233-8500 FCZ-78022 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** MERLY FEDE1) SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOU­ SUITE 100 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE is hereby given that Ordinance SAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE & 62/100 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759214 SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759225 Number 2264-06 was passed and adopted ($322,705.62) MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 OFFICE. DIVISION: CHANCERY DIVISION: CHANCERY on second and final reading at a Special ATTORNEY: SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND COUNTY: UNION COUNTY: UNION Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG (FOR­ FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT NINE HUNDRED FOURTEEN & 35/100 DOCKET NO. F1246906 DOCKET NO. F1316406 Borough of Roselle, Union County, New MERLY FEDE1) THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF: NORTHERN CITY, LLC, A Jersey, held at Borough Hall, 210 Chest­ SUITE 100 OFFICE. ($151,914.35) DEFENDANT: JOYCE WASHINGTON; MR. NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA­ nut Street, Roselle, New Jersey on the 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 WASHINGTON, HUSBAND OF JOYCE NY 13th day of December 2006. MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 FIFTY-ONE & 97/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT U164923 PRO ($100.50) WASHINGTON DEFENDANT: NOVAES AND MODESTO, SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH AMOUNT ($360,051.97) WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: LLC, GERDONIDES MODESTO AND AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND CLARI­ FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 NOVEMBER 09, 2006 ABELAR MODESTO FY BOROUGH OF ROSELLE ORDI­ THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S U164916 PRO ($103.50) SALE DATE: WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: NANCE NO. 2147, ORDINANCE NO. 2216 OFFICE. SHERIFF’S SALE WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 09, 2006 AND THE AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOU­ SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759221 JANUARY A.D. 2007 SALE DATE: IN LIEU OF TAXES BETWEEN THE BOR­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR & DIVISION: CHANCERY By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF OUGH AND ICCL URBAN RENEWAL, 64/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT SHERIFF’S SALE COUNTY: UNION cution to me directed I shall expose for JANUARY A.D. 2007 LLC AND TO SET FORTH THE GOVERN­ ($339,274.64) SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759195 DOCKET NO. F1116006 sale by public venue, at the UNION By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ ING BODY’S INTENT REGARDING ORDI­ December 14, 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 2007 DIVISION: CHANCERY PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, cution to me directed I shall expose for NANCE NO. 2147, ORDINANCE NO. 2216 U165558 PRO ($109.50) COUNTY: UNION TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN sale by public venue, at the UNION AND THE AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT DOCKET NO. F1158206 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, IN LIEU OF TAXES WITH ICCL URBAN PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL 2006-2 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN RENEWAL, LLC TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEFENDANT: LEROY K. NELSON day. All successful bidders must have PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, Rhona C. Bluestein, M.B.A., R.M.C. LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Borough Clerk SHERIFF’S SALE 2005-3 NOVEMBER 06, 2006 tified check at the conclusion of the day. All successful bidders must have U166311 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($11.25) SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759223 DEFENDANT: ANA MARIA AMIN SALE DATE: sales. 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ DIVISION: CHANCERY WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF The property to be sold is located in the tified check at the conclusion of the COUNTY: UNION OCTOBER 25, 2006 JANUARY A.D. 2007 City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, sales. DOCKET NO. F1401406 SALE DATE: By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO­ WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF cution to me directed I shall expose for Commonly known as: 363 Cherry Street, City of Elizabeth, the County of Union and CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR JANUARY A.D. 2007 sale by public venue, at the UNION Elizabeth, NJ 07201 State of New Jersey. ROSELLE ZONING BOARD ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, Tax Lot No.: 83-a in Block 11 Commonly known as: 625 Pennsylvania NOTICE 2005-AB1 cution to me directed I shall expose for 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN Dimension of Lot: (Approximately) 17 ft x Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey DEFENDANT: KAROLINE PUMA, ET AL. sale by public venue, at the UNION PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 8 ft x 34 ft x 22 ft x 49 ft Tax Lot No.1230-W1 in Block No. 11 Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Nearest Cross Street: Orchard Street Total Dimensions of Lot: Approximately 40 December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Court­ NOVEMBER 16, 2006 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN day. All successful bidders must have Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, feet by 121 feet room, First Floor, Borough Hall, 210 SALE DATE: PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ municipal or tax liens that may be due. Nearest Cross Street: Fairmount Avenue Chestnut Street, Roselle, New Jersey; the WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF at two o’clock in the afternoon of said tified check at the conclusion of the Note: The sheriff reserves the right to The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to Roselle Zoning Board conducted a public JANUARY A.D. 2007 day. All successful bidders must have sales. adjourn this sale for any length of time adjourn this sale without further notice hearing to consider the following matters: By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ The property to be sold is located in the without further advertisement. through publication. cution to me directed I shall expose for tified check at the conclusion of the CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** Applicant: Letitia Adi-Darko sale by public venue, at the UNION sales. and State of New Jersey. TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR THOU­ Property Address: 756 Sheridan Avenue COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, The property to be sold is located in the Commonly known as: 1066-1068 FAIR­ THREE HUNDRED FOUR & 02/100 SAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY & Block: 1102 Lot: 26 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION MOUNT AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201. ($215,304.02) 41/100 ($194,470.41) Appeal: Variance - Impervious Coverage PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, and State of New Jersey. Tax Lot No. 275.A in Block No. 12 ATTORNEY: ATTORNEY: Permitted: 30% at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Commonly known as: 537-539 JERSEY Nearest Cross Street: ADAMS AVENUE ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, DAVID S. BRIMAN, P.C. - ATTORNEYS Proposed: 60.2% day. All successful bidders must have AVE AKA 539 JERSEY AVE, ELIZABETH, BEGINNING at a point on the Southwest­ ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ NJ 07202. erly line of Fairmount Avenue distant SUITE 301 WOODBRIDGE PLACE, SUITE 1002 Application was approved. tified check at the conclusion of the Tax Lot No. 638 in Block No. 13 101.74 feet Northwesterly measured 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 517 ROUTE ONE sales. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 30 x 130 along the Southwesterly line of Fairmount MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 ISELIN, NJ 08830 The file pertaining to this application is Property to be sold is located in the City Nearest Cross Street: ELMORAAVENUE Avenue from its inter sect ion with the 1-908-233-8500 XWZ 77765 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH available for inspection during normal of Elizabeth, County of Union and State BEGINNING AT A POINT in the northeast­ Northwesterly line of Adams Avenue and SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT business hours in the office of the Zoning of New Jersey erly sideline of Jersey Avenue, said point running; thence FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S Board Secretary, which is located on the Premises commonly known as: 1418 Lex­ being 90.0 feet in a southeasterly direc­ “th e Sh e r if f h e r e b y r e s e r v e s th e THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Third Floor of the Borough Hall Annex, ington Place, Elizabeth, NJ 07208 tion from the intersection of the north­ RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITH­ OFFICE. TWO HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND FOUR 11 5 W. 2nd Avenue. BEING KNOWN as LOT 601 W11, BLOCK easterly sideline of Jersey Avenue and OUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUB­ TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT & 64/100 TOTAL Rayna E. Harris 11, on the official Tax Map of the City of the southeasterly sideline of Elmora LICATION”. SAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE & JUDGMENTAMOUNT ($204,468.64) Board Secretary Elizabeth Avenue, (formerly ‘Bayway’) PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES 01/100 December 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 11, 2007 U166302 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($11.25) Dimensions: 32.30ft. x 100.00ft. x “THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE 2006 TAXES 4TH QTR OPEN $1,242.01 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT U166338 PRO ($88.50) 32.20ft. x 100.00ft. RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITH­ TOTAL As Of 10/25/2006 $1,242.01 ($226,955.01) Nearest Cross Street: Stanton Avenue OUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** December 14, 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 2007 The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to PUBLICATION.” THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOU­ U165600 PRO ($93.00) adjourn this sale without further notice PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES SAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE & by publication. 2006 TAXES 4TH QTR OPEN 04/100 ($384,935.04) *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal $2,904.40 ATTORNEY: SHERIFF’S SALE liens or other charges, and any such TOTAL As Of 10/31/2006 $2,904.40 FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. SHERIFF’S NUMBER: CH 759196 SHERIFF'S SALE taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi­ **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** SUITE 201 DIVISION: CHANCERY SHERIFF'S NUMBER: CH 759201 ums or other advances made by plain­ FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND 7 CENTURY DRIVE COUNTY: UNION DIVISION: CHANCERY tiff prior to this sale. All interested par­ THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO & PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 DOCKET NO. F645606 COUNTY: UNION ties are to conduct and rely upon their 35/100 ($418,372.35) SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH PLAINTIFF: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, DOCKET NO. F1778105 own independent investigation to ATTORNEY: FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT LLC. PLAINTIFF: TRIBECA LENDING CORPORATION ascertain whether or not any outstand­ FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEFENDANT: PHILIP PARES, ET AL. DEFENDANT: DARLAJ. DIMATTEO, ET ALS ing interest remain of record and/or SUITE 201 OFFICE. WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: WRIT OF EXECUTION DATE: have priority over the lien being fore­ 7 CENTURY DRIVE FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND SIX OCTOBER 30, 2006 OCTOBER 13, 2006 closed and, if so the current amount PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 HUNDRED SIXTY & 09/100 TOTAL JUDG­ SALE DATE: SALE DATE: due thereon. SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH MENT AMOUNT ($407,660.09) WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 10 DAY OF **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT December 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 11, 2007 JANUARY A.D. 2007 JANUARY A.D. 2007 FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOU­ THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S U166337 PRO ($99.00) By virtue of the above-stated writ of exe­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale SAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-THREE & OFFICE. cution to me directed I shall expose for by public venue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 64/100 ($433,293.64) FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND sale by public venue, at the UNION 10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, at two o'clock in the ATTORNEY: NINETY-NINE & 26/100 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETHTOWN cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. (FORMERLY FEDE1) ($446,099.26) PLAZA, Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, Su ite 100 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE REGULAR at two o’clock in the afternoon of said WILLIAMS, CALIRI, MILLER & OTLEY, P.C. 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD U164918 PRO ($103.50) MEETING DATES OF THE PLANNING day. All successful bidders must have A Professional Corporation MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 BOARD AND PRESCRIBING THE RULES 20% of their bid available in cash or cer­ 1428 Route 23 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH GOVERNING THE PROCEDURE AT ALL tified check at the conclusion of the Wayne, New Jersey 07474-0995 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT MEETINGS FOR 2007 sales. (973) 694-0800 THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Attorneys for Plaintiff SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY OFFICE. Public Notice BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF N.J. FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND BOARD OF THE CITY OF LINDEN That STREET & STREET NO: 425-427 Jackson CHANCERY DIVISION TRIBECA LENDING CORPORATION UNION COUNTY EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE & Storage Post, Inc., will sell at Public Auc­ the Regular Meetings of the City of Lin­ Avenue 12/100 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT den Planning Board will be held in the TAX BLOCK AND LOT: tion under New Jersey Lien laws for cash Plaintiff, Docket No. F 17781-05 ($461,883.12) only on December 29, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Planning Room, City Hall, Linden, New BLOCK: 12 LOT: 332 December 21, 28, 2006, Jan. 4, 11, 2007 and on such succeeding days and times Jersey. All meetings shall be held on the DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 62.45’ x 59.20’ U166317 PRO ($108.00) second Tuesday of each month, conven­ NEAREST CROSS STREET: Corner of as may be necessary at 401 S. Park Ave., DARLA J. DIMATTEO, ET ALS CIVIL ACTION Linden, NJ 07036 the property described ing at the prevailing time listed below, or Meadow Street and Bond Street as soon thereafter as the Board assem­ SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): Defendants. herein as belonging to: Eddie Stephens, CONCISE DESCRIPTION Jr. #1140: totes, bikes, bags; Michele bles. NONE SITE PLAN AND SUBDIVISION The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to ROSELLE ZONING BOARD Eichhoff #2017: totes, monitor, bags; The property to be sold is located in the City of Linden, County of Union, State of New Cheryl Fish #2047: cartons ; dresser, COMMITTEES adjourn this sale without further notice NOTICE 7:00 P.M. through publication. Jersey. lamp; Samira D. McGriff #2067: tool set, Property is commonly known as 2613 Grasseli Ave totes, cartons; Stephanie D. Jones #2068: February 13, 2007 **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 13, 2007 THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ Tax Lot 36 Block 570 December 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Court­ dresser, night stand, mirror; Bridgette A. Dimensions: approx. 91.45 feet x 32.12 feet x 92.52 feet x 32.10 feet Knight #2082: totes, bags, cartons; Eddie April 11, 2007 SAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX & room, First Floor, Borough Hall, 210 May 8, 2007 98/100 ($326,976.98) Nearest Cross Street: Buchannan St Chestnut Street, Roselle, New Jersey; the Stephens, Jr. #2100: totes, bowling ball, Angela J. Mendelsohn, Esq. bags; Jose A. Sepulveda #2118: weights, June 11, 2007 ATTORNEY: Roselle Zoning Board will conduct a Spe­ July 10, 2007 POWERS KIRN, LLC Dated: November 15, 2006 cial Meeting, public hearing, to consider totes, table saw; Jerome T. Behlin #2269: **JUDGMENT AMOUNT** totes, TV, weights; Carolyn Max well August 14, 2007 SUITE C - 9 E. STOW ROAD the following matters: September 11, 2007 P.O. BOX 1568 (MARLTON) TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY & 65/100 ($206,780.65) #3205: bags, cartons, luggage; Marge M. ATTORNEY: Reid #5002: totes, TV, bags; Deborah E. October 9, 2007 MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 Approval of resolutions and minutes November 7, 2007 SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH WILLIAMS, CALIRI, MILLER, & OTLEY, P.C. - LAWYERS Jones #5011: totes, TV, bags; Roy C. 1428 ROUTE 23 Sadoski #5050: bikes, toolbox, TV; Cheryl December 11, 2007 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT The file pertaining to applications are PUBLIC HEARINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M. THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S PO BOX 995 available for inspection during normal R. Blacks #6031: CD player, stereo, TV’s; WAYNE, NJ 07474-0995 Edison Trucking Co. #P060: trailer parts. Be if further resolved, that the procedure OFFICE. business hours in the office of the Zoning at all meetings for the year 2007 shall be THREE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOU­ SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHLICH Board Secretary, which is located on the Daniel & Donald Bader, Auctioneers as FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Agents. Storage Post reserves the right governed by the Robert’s Rule of the SAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO & Third Floor of the Borough Hall Annex, Order and the Open Public Act, Chapter 50/100 TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO & 98/100 115 W. 2nd Avenue. to refuse any bid or cancel the auction for TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT any reason. 231, P.L. 1975 TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT Rayna E. Harris Marilyn Coplan ($343,222.50) ($217,992.98) Board Secretary December 14, 21, 2006 December 14, 21, 28, 2006, January 4, 2007 U165697 PRO ($24.75) Planning Board Secretary December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006 U166301 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($8.63) U166299 PRO Dec. 21, 2006 ($14.63) U164919 PRO ($87.00) U165553 PRO ($171.00) PAGE 8 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE PROGRESS

FRANKLIN SCHOOL FUN — Erick Lima, left, a second-grader at Franklin school in Rahway, works on his investigation in to balancing as part of a recent science lesson with his class. Prekindergarten students at Franklin school, right, recently prepared for the holidays by making gingerbread cookies, houses and ornaments, and decorating a class bulletin board. OBITUARIES Edmund Pluta of Kings County School of Nursing retired in 1964 from Western Electric moving to Linden three years ago. Thomas Mathis She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Edmund John Pluta, 90, of and St. John’s University, Queens, Co., Kearny, after 40 years of service. Surviving are three sisters, Flo­ Thomas F. Mathis, 85, of Rahway Church, Rahway. Mesquite, Nev., formerly of Linden, where she received bachelor’s and Mr. Luban was an Army veteran of rence Howell, Mae Simon and Irene died Dec. 11 at home. Surviving are three sons, Michael died Dec. 1 in Mesquite. master’s degrees in nursing. She was a World War II. Donahue; seven grandchildren and 11 Mr. Mathis retired from the Depart­ A., Anthony and William; three broth­ Born in Nanticoke, Pa., Mr. Pluta member of the Kings County School Surviving are his wife of 60 years, great-grandchildren. ment of Veterans Affairs, Newark, ers, Joseph, Paul and Thomas Bowen; lived in Linden before moving to of Nursing Alumni Association. Genevieve; a son, Thomas; a daughter, where he worked for many years. two sisters, Clara Nevins and Lois Carole Jean Stavitski; two brothers, Brennan, and five grandchildren. Mesquite. He retired from Phelps Robert Canalas Surviving are two daughters, Lydia Dodge Copper Products Co., Eliza­ Genevie Szuba Benjamin and Samuel; three sisters, Mathis and Thomasina Jenkins; three Robert W. Canalas, 66, of Murelis beth. Genevie Szuba, 80, of Kendall Wanda Wajda, Pauline Rogoz and grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Sallie Holmes Inlet, S.C., formerly of Rahway, died Surviving are two daughters, Park, formerly of Linden, died Dec. 12 Emilia Lubas, and four grandchildren. Sallie Holmes, 94 of Rahway died Dec. 9 at home. Theresa Reinbold and Gloria Becker; at her daughter’s home in Kendall on Dec. 13. Born in Irvington, Mr. Canalas Dorothy Skarda a sister, Sylvia Mokraynski, and two Park. Richard Lang Born in Sumter, S.C., Mrs. Holmes lived in Hillside and Rahway before Dorothy M. Skarda, 96, of Rahway grandchildren. Born in Tennet, Mrs. Szuba lived in Richard D. Lang, 31, of Linden lived in Rahway. She was a self­ moving to Murrells Inlet in 2002. He died Dec. 9 in the Ashbrook Nursing Linden for more than 55 years before died Dec. 13 in Trinitas Hospital, Eliz­ employed housekeeper for 56 years. was employed by Delaware Valley Home, Scotch Plains. moving to to Kendall Park. She was a abeth. Surviving are eight children, 36 Wholesale Florist, Edison, for eight Born in Woodbridge, Mrs. Skarda Corinne Wojtala member of St. Theresa’s Church of Born in Newark, Mr. Lang lived in grandchildren and 51 great-grandchil­ years before retiring. came to Rahway many years ago. She Corinne C. Wojtala of Linden died Linden. Irvington from 1975 to 1983, when he dren. Dec. 8 in Overlook Hospital, Summit. Surviving are her husband of 60 moved to Linden. He was employed Prior to that, Mr. Canalas was was a teacher in the Woodbridge Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Wojtala years, Henry; a daughter, Christine in maintenance at Pathmark, Linden, employed by Johnsbury Trucking Co., school system for many years before lived in Brooklyn before moving to Karas; a son, Henry Jr.; a sister, for 12 years. Kearny, for 32 years. He was an Army retiring in 1945. She was a member of Obituary policy Linden 26 years ago. Josephine Gagatek; a son, Emil Evans; Surviving are his parents, Richard veteran of the Vietnam War. the First Presbyterian Church of Rah­ Obituary notices submitted by She was employed by the city of five grandchildren and seven great­ F. and Barbara J. Lang. Mr. Canalas was a member of the way. local funeral homes or families must New York at Kings County Hospital in grandchildren. American Legion in Murrells Inlet. He be in writing. This newspaper cannot Brooklyn as a nursing instructor for 30 Grace Marcussen also was a member of the Union Barbara Netta accept obituaries by telephone. years. Charles Luban Grace F. Marcussen, 86, of Linden County Senior Softball League. Barbara A. Netta, 74, of Rahway Obituary notices must be typed and Mrs. Wojtala retired in 1980. Earli­ Charles Ignatius Luban, 87, of Lin­ died Dec. 14 in the Clark Nursing and Surviving are his wife, Ann; two died Dec. 14 in Cape Coral Medical include a telephone number where er, she worked at Kings County Hos­ den died Dec. 14 at home. Rehabilitation Center, Clark. daughters, Jennifer Rodriguez and Center, Cape Coral, Fla. writer may be reached 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. pital as a nurse for 10 years. Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Luban lived Born in Newark, Mrs. Marcussen Lynda Cipolla; two brothers, Julius Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Mrs. Netta For more information, call 908­ Mrs. Wojtala was a 1947 graduate in Linden for the past 43 years. He lived in Irvington for 55 years before and Joe, and a grandchild. resided in Rahway most of her life. 686-7700.

Community United Methodist Church 301 Chestnut St. • Roselle Park 908-245-2237 Christmas Eve 7:00 PM Candlelight Service Children’s Program 11:00 PM Candlelight & Holy Communion Bell Choir & Sanctuary Choir M usir. Presentation

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH C elebrate The D ivine In A ll Things Corners of Clark & Cowperthwaite, Westfield (Across from Roosevelt School) 908- 232-1517 Blessed, H ealthy Townley Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Services and Prosperous Invites you to our New Year from Christmas Eve 6:00pm Family Holy Communion Candle Light Service 11:00pm Candlelight Communion the Staff at Music Begins at 7:30 PM W orrall All are welcome Christmas Day C om m unity The Reverend Christopher V. Taylor 829 Salem Road, Union • 908-686-1028 10:00 am Holy Communion N ew spapers www.townleychurch.org

Receive Cod's Gift of Love ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC This Christmas! CHURCH Kenilworth Gospel Chapel No Shopping, Wrapping or Stress Required. Newark Ave. & S. 23rd St., December 24. 1212 KELLY ST. UNION, 908-688-1232 Kenilworth 4:00 p.m. Children’s Service of Lessons & Carols 6:00 p.m. Family Service of Holy Communion Christmas Eve, December 24, 2006 HE is the reason for the season 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Service of Holy Communion Sunday, December 24th Sunday, December 31st December 4:30 PM (Children's Choir) 11:00 am New Year’s Eve 10:00 a.m. Festival Service of Holy Communion 5:00 PM (Family Liturgy 9:30 PM (Adult Choir) Caroling in neighborhood Family Fellowship December 21 10:00 PM (No Mass at Midnight) 6:30 pm 7:00-9:30 pm 10:00 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve Showing the movie Candlelight Service “The Last Night Out” Christmas Day, December 25, 2006 Calvary Lutheran Church 7:30 pm 108 Eastman St. Cranford, N.J. 7:30 AM All Welcome 908-276-2418 9:00 AM (Family Liturgy) FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: The Rev. Carol A. Lindsay, Pastor 10:30 AM 272-6131 - Chapel F. Paul Dickey, Director of Music 12:00 noon

246183 THE PROGRESS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 — PAGE 9 RECREATION Volunteers needed for volunteer with the upcoming tax sea­ den grandma. Children must be ing/rug that they will keep at the end possibly a guest visit from Frosty the Free art classes offered son, call the Gregorio Recreation Cen­ accompanied by an adult. of the six-week session. The fee for Snowman. income tax program ter at 908-474-8627 or visit www.lin- For more information, cal 908-474­ the program is $25 per participant. All The cost is $5 for a family of four for Linden students The Linden Recreation Department den-nj.org. Last year the volunteers 8627 visit www.linden-nj.org. supplies are included. without membership. For more infor­ The Linden Department of Recre­ is seeking volunteers to assist with the assisted with nearly one thousand tax Pre-registration is required. Regis­ mation, contact Chris Woods-Drake at ation will offer free art classes for stu­ 2007 Income Tax Program. dents in first through ninth-grades. forms. Latch-hook classes tration begins Jan. 8 and will continue 732-388-0057 or e-mail at cwoods- Every year, for the past several through Jan. 19. The class will be lim­ [email protected]. Classes will be Saturdays through years, volunteers have been trained to offered for students ited to 15 participants. Registration March 3. At Sunny side Recreation Children invited to free The Linden Department of Recre­ prepare federal and state tax forms. will be accepted on a first come, first Center on Orchard Terrace, the pro­ ation and Community Services Discounted tickets Upon completion of the training ses­ ‘kiddie hour’ program serve basis. gram will offer a 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Linden Department of Recre­ announces latch-hooking classes for sion, volunteers assist low to middle For more information, call 908­ offered for Disney show class; a 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. class and ation and Community Services middle school students in grade six to The Rahway Divison of Parks and income Linden residents with their tax 474-8627 or visit www.linden-nj.org. a 1 to 2:30 p.m. class. returns. announces a free kiddie time for chil­ eight on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 Recreation is offering discounted fam­ At the Linden Multi-purpose Cen­ Volunteers will be expected to dren ages 3 through 5, Friday morn­ p.m.. ily special community pass tickets for ter on John Street, a class will meet attend a three-day training session at ings, Jan. 19 through March 23, from The program will be Jan. 23 YMCA to host magician $10 to Disney on Ice 100 Years of from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the Gregorio Center. Training dates 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John T. Gre­ through Feb. 27 at the John T. Grego­ The Rahway YMCA welcomes Magic. Applications are available at the will be announced in the near future. gorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen rio Recreation Center, 330 Helen St., children and families to a holiday Tickets are available at the Rahway John T. Gregorio Recreation Center on Upon completion of classes, the vol­ St., Linden. Linden. magic show with magician John Carl­ Recreation Center. The show will be Helen Street; the Linden Multi-pur­ unteers will then be able to assist area The program will consist of a fun- The program will be one hour long son Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 23 through 26 at Continental Air­ pose Center on John Street; or the residents. filled hour of entertainment inclusive and teach students to latch hook. Each The event will include games, lines Arena. For information, call 732­ Community Center Building on South If you have the interest and time to of a movie or story narrated by a Lin­ student will latch-hook a wall hang­ prizes, magic, pizza, ice cream and 669-3600. Wood Avenue. SENIOR NEWS Linden leaders Nominate Rahway’s a Division of the City of Rahway Senior of the Year Department of Community Services. Rahway Mayor James J. Kennedy is announces the 10th annual Rahway Rahway offers seniors Senior Citizen of the Year Award Con­ variety of dance classes test for 2006. The Rahway Division of Senior This purpose of this award is to Services is offering several dance publicly recognize and honor a Rah­ classes at the Rahway Senior Center. way senior citizen who has displayed On Monday and Friday mornings, exceptional service to senior citizens a traditional line dance class is taught and to the community as a whole. by Ann Fairchild from 10 to 11 a.m. A plaque inscribed with the On Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. person’s name will be permanent­ country line dancing is taught by Ruth ly displayed at the Rahway Senior Hardy. Center and a similar plaque will On Fridays, Marion “Sandy” Sme- be presented to the winner at a hill and Louis DeSoto instruct salsa Rahway City Council meeting in and ballroom dancing from 1:30 to the spring of 2007. 2:30 p.m. and Latin modern line danc­ Official entry forms may be ing from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. obtained at the Rahway Senior For program details, call 732-827­ Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave. in 2016. Rahway. Nominations may be sub­ mitted by Rahway organizations Bowling league returns or individuals and all nominees The senior citizen mixed bowling must currently reside in Rahway league, sponsored by the Department and must have obtained a mini­ of Recreation and Community Ser­ mum age of 65 by Jan. 1. The vices, has begun its 2006-07 bowling deadline for nominations is Jan. season at the Linden Lanes on Stiles 31. Street, Linden. The Rahway Senior Center Board Any Linden senior citizen interest­ of Trustees will select the winner at its ed in joining the league as a team meeting in February. member or substitute bowler, should Photo Courtesy of Christine Hudak Linden School 6 students have elected Student Council President Magdalena Kepa, Vice President Karen Aravena and For more information call 732­ call 908-474-8627 or visit www.lin- Secretary Brett Musialowicz this year. They are pictured with John Kolibas, principal of School 6. 827-2016. Rahway Senior Services is den-nj.org.

HO LY T R IN IT Y LUTHERAN CHURCH S t Mary's R,C, Church CHRIST EVANGELICAL 301 Tucker Ave., Union • 908-688-0714 232 Central Avenue, Rahway LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE, Christmas Mass Schedule

Sunday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 1359 MORRIS AVENUE AT STERLING RD. Candlelight Communion Services 10:00 p.m. |j 5pm, 9 pm (Hispanic) UNION 11:30pm Adult Choir Caroling 908-686-0188 The Rev. Donald Moeser prior to Midnight Mass J Jesus Christ, A Gift Worth Sharing Christmas Day CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP 8:00am 9:30am and 11:00am 5 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Communion Worship Service

M ore than 2,000 years ago God spoke the W O R D into being: THE CHURCH OF O Come Affi Y e “And the Word became the flesh and lived among us...” ST. JOSEPH THE CARPENTER John 1:14 F a it h f u l? Come and celebrate with us the birth of Christ, Roman Catholic God’s Word, still speaking to us today. Christmas Eve Morning Service Corner of E. 3rd and Walnut Streets, Roselle Join us for OUT 10:30 am December 24, 2006

908-241-1250 Special ^Worships Christmas Eve Service 7:00 pm December 24, 2006 a t CHRISTMAS EVE Carols - Candles - Living Nativity - Gifts for All 5:00 P.M. Family Liturgy Regular Sunday Worship and Sunday School Connecticut Farm s 10:30 am Every Sunday 10:00 P.M. Concelebrated Mass C h u r c h No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, CHRISTMAS DAY yo u ’re welcome here.

7:30 a.m., 10:00 A.M., December 24, 2006 Faith United Church of Christ 12:00 NOON 11:00 cial Children s Story 134 Burnet Avenue (corner of Doris) God is still speaking9 Union 10:45 pm Eve S erVice For more information call 908-688-4333 Rev. Stephen J. Cinque or contact our Pastor, Rev. LL DuBreuil at [email protected] Visit our website www.FaithUCCUnion.org Associate: Rev. Nerva Dugue 888 S tuaV esont IT-Ve. • U nion For more about the United Church of Christ, visit www.ucc.org

246182 PAGE 10 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THE PROGRESS Developer takes on four projects Christmas lists in Rahway’s business district What began as the vision of Rah­ Arts Center, Rahway boasts an easy redevelopment, the Westbury, spans way Mayor James J. Kennedy nearly commute to Manhattan and has an entire city block directly across 20 years ago — the revitalization of become a great destination for the arts. from The Savoy. Site preparation is the City built around a thriving transit The redevelopment pace has acceler­ under way to clear 11 obsolete build­ center — is rapidly becoming a reali­ ated in the past 36 months and will ings for a mixed-use complex with ty. The realization of this dream is continue to transform our downtown 152 two-bedroom condos, a three- owed to the determination and hard into a great place to live, work and story parking garage and 20,400 work of the mayor, and to the enthusi­ shop.” square feet of retail on Main Street. asm of redevelopers like Glen Fish­ Fishman grew up around Rahway The seven-story building will include man and his partner The Slokker Real and remembers the city before time conference space, an exercise room Estate Group of Virginia, who shared and the relocation of the industries left and a half-acre rooftop recreation the mayor’s vision and threw their the city in decline. The city suffered area. support, expertise and dollars behind most in the 1970s when the train sta­ The Lofts at Rahway Station will it. tion was demolished. consist of five newly-renovated build­ Fishman is the founding member Rahway’s fortunes began to change ings. Each will feature a unique design and managing director of Dornoch in 1999 when a new railroad station and loft-sized condos with hardwood Holdings LLC, a development firm was constructed, and improved dra­ floors and high ceilings. focused on the strategic acquisition matically in 2002 when the state des­ Four will be located on Cherry and repositioning of real estate in ignated the area surrounding the sta­ Street and will house Coldwell keeping with local and statewide tion as a Transit Village. Banker’s real estate office and a café. smart growth initiatives. The designation qualified Rahway The lofts are being built in stages with Fishman created Dornoch Rahway for planning assistance and financing, units available for sale now and more and is utilizing the expertise of his setting the stage for the current renais­ to hit the market in the coming principal partner, Slokker, a 70-year- sance. months. old development and construction “Our work in Rahway builds on the “Mixed-use properties have company with substantial experience mayor’s vision and the city’s hard tremendous appeal to people with in similar redevelopments in Atlanta, work in rebuilding the infrastructure, active lifestyles, offering a combina­ Charlotte, Dallas, Calgary and Toron­ both needed to reclaim its status as a tion of comfort and convenience not Santa Claus visited Linden’s 8th Ward Community Center on Bedle Place earlier this to, to help reenergize and reposition great city,” Fishman said. As a further found in most traditional housing,” month. Councilwoman Michele Yamakaitis hosted the festivities, which included photos Rahway’s Central Business and Arts indication of his commitment to Rah­ said David Schoner, vice president, with Santa, refreshments and an opportunity to make new friends. districts. way, Fishman has relocated the corpo­ Coldwell Banker. “Dornoch’s partnership with rate offices of Dornoch Holdings to “The Savoy at Rahway, Westbury Slokker blends decades of urban rede­ Main Street. “We continue to identify and The Lofts at Rahway Station are velopment experience and financial opportunities in the city with our part­ ideally situated in the vibrant, pedes­ RELIGION resources, enabling us to create a crit­ ners and will further redevelopment trian-friendly Gas Lamp Quarter of avenues. St. Paul’s is located at the ical mass to meet market demand efforts here in the foreseeable future,” the Transit Village and in many ways Holy Comforter, St. Grace Episcopal sets corner of Elm Avenue and Irving today and in the future,” Fishman said. Fishman added. are a triumph of imagination. We Paul’s host services Street. All are welcome. Christmas schedule Dornoch Rahway also has strategic Dornoch Rahway is involved in a expect great demand for these Holy Comforter and St. Paul’s Grace Episcopal Church, located at alliances with Wachovia Bank, for variety of residential options for units.” Episcopal churches in Rahway will 2018 DeWitt Terrace, Linden, construction lending and finance; buyers. The Savoy at Rahway, cur­ Dornoch’s revitalization of the host several Christmas Masses this St. Luke’s to host announces its Christmas Eve Services. Coldwell Banker, for sales and mar­ rently under construction at 1551 Rahway Arts District involves 20 week. Christmas Eve service On Sunday at 7 p.m., the combined keting; and RAH Construction, as Main St., will offer 36 upscale two- acres that will consist of more than On Sunday, Christmas Eve, a chil­ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, locat­ choirs of Grace Church and St. Luke’s construction manager. bedroom, two-bath luxury condo­ 250 residential units, 21,000 square dren’s pageant will be at 10 a.m. at ed at the corner of East 4th Avenue Church of Roselle will present a spe­ Their combined commitment to miniums. feet of retail and a variety of artistic Holy Comforter. A Mass in Spanish and Walnut Street in Roselle, cial musical program of traditional Rahway’s future involves four major Ranging from 1,150 to 2,000 attractions. will be at St. Paul’s at 1 p.m. followed announces its Christmas Eve services. Christmas music with audience partic­ mixed-use, privately financed redevel­ square feet, the residences will include This includes a black box theater, by a choral Mass at St. Paul’s at 5:30 On Sunday at 10:45 p.m., the com­ ipation. opments valued at more than $200 spacious living and dining rooms, artists’ lofts, galleries where artists’ p.m. A traditional Christmas Eve bined choirs of St. Luke’s Church and Christmas Mass services will begin million, for which the municipality master suites, gourmet kitchens and works can be displayed, a blacksmith choral mass will be at 10:30 p.m. at Grace Church of Linden will present a at 7:30 p.m. with the combined choirs named Dornoch as redeveloper. underground parking. In addition, the shop and a “garden center” where Holy Comforter. short musical program of traditional of Grace Church, and St. Luke’s “Rahway is in the midst of its property will feature street level retail. landscape architects will showcase On Christmas day, St. Paul’s will Christmas music. Church of Roselle will present a spe­ biggest building boom in 50 years,” Occupancy is scheduled for June their designs. The development is host a Mass at 10 a.m. Midnight Mass will begin at 11 cial musical program of traditional Kennedy said. “With amenities like 2007. planned to become the heart of Rah­ Holy Comforter is located at the p.m. with the combined choirs and Christmas music with audience partic­ the train station and the Union County The second phase of Dornoch’s way’s arts district. corner of Seminary and St. Georges additional Christmas music. ipation.

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That being the case, here is a and Robert Zullo ado about nothing.” ‘Their salaries would be included any such measure. roadmap of issues and remedies to Members of the freeholder board vigorously State Sen. Thomas Kean Jr., a Republican “The communities have to have input to that ease your transition. denied knowledge of early reports that Union whose district includes parts of Union County, like kids’ stuff after the process and in this case they were not going to,” County was on a short list to host a pilot state said a key point of contention in the Senate had patronage got done.’ Kean said. “As the process goes forward, we program to regionalize school districts. been what counties would be eligible for the pro­ need to make sure we don’t jeopardize the excel­ — Lawrence Feinsod Left Union does not qualify for consideration for gram. lent education system we have in Union Coun­ the program, as the bill reads now, county offi­ “There were attempts to try to amend that lan­ ty.” Out cials said. guage,” Kean said, though he noted moves to which would consist of the county superintend­ Though defeated for now, Kean said the move By Frank Capece______According to the proposed bill, “eligible alter the bill to make more counties — including ent of schools and four members “appointed, to establish a pilot county-wide district could counties” are those that have “fewer than two Union County — possible targets for the pilot with the advice and consent of the county board resurface in January. Traffic Flow — It has gotten Abbott school districts.” program were defeated. “We blocked them,” he of chosen freeholders, by the chief elected exec­ “They can try to bring it up again in the new dismal. It may be the sole flaw in Union County has two — Elizabeth and said. utive officer of the county or the director of the year,” Kean said. an otherwise effective police Plainfield. Kean said lawmakers from both parties were board of chosen freeholders. Cranford Superintendent Lawrence Feinsod department. Let’s get serious about This week, sources reported that Union Coun­ troubled by the bill, which the Assembly A chief administrator, appointed by the gov­ said the proposed county-wide school district coordinating a better flow and ty was near the top of the list of potential sites for approved Dec. 11 by a slim 45-34 majority, with ernor, would oversee the district while “district program equated to “an educational night­ coordination of traffic lights. the program. one abstention. supervisors,” appointed by the county board of mare.” Watch the hot spots of Springfield Members of the freeholder board, who were Both District 21 assemblymen — Republi­ education, would manage schools in individual “To say it is poor policy would be the under­ and North avenues, Springfield criticized by the public for not speaking publicly cans Jon Bramnick and Eric Munoz — voted municipalities. statement of the century,” Feinsod said. Avenue at the Boulevard and near about the plan, said they had never been consult­ against the measure, Kean said. Among other shortfalls, the structure of Feinsod said the system proposed would cre­ the post office. At Springfield and ed on the matter. The pilot program, which is designed to last appointments left too much room for possible ate an ideal breeding ground for rampant politi­ North, get the public works guys “It has not been discussed because it’s never, 10 years, is to evaluate the administrative and political interference, Kean said. cal appointments. out to clean up the little island with ever, been presented to us,” Freeholder Daniel educational effectiveness of a county school dis­ “The nature of the appointment process could “It would reek of patronage,” Feinsod said. a paintjob and clear out the broken Sullivan said. “There has been no talk because trict model in the state. be politicized,” Kean said. “That was one of the He that any savings realized by eliminating concrete. there was no talk.” After approval by the state legislature, the concerns.” the upper administration of districts — chiefly Parking — The real fiasco of Sullivan and Freeholder Chairman Alexander commissioner of education would have six He noted that there was insufficient support in district business administrators, superintendents the indecision about covering or Mirabella said at the Dec. 14 freeholder meeting months to submit a report to each eligible coun­ the Senate on Dec. 14 to allow an official vote on and assistant superintendents who generally earn not covering the parking meters that they each received several hundred e-mails ty’s board of chosen freeholders and the county the bill. six-figure salaries — would quickly be con­ for the holiday was the ridiculous in the last 24 hours regarding the issue. superintendent. “It was defeated without a vote,” Kean said. sumed by a swelling county educational suggestion that shoppers could Mirabella said he placed a call to Scotch Plains­ According to the proposed pilot program, Kean said promoting shared services and con­ bureacracy. park in the monstrous parking Fanwood Superintendent of Schools Margaret local school boards would cede authority to a solidation could be appropriate in some “Their salaries would be like kids’ stuff after deck and then walk to the down­ Hayes to ask what she had heard about the matter. new “county administrative board of education” instances, but insisted that dialogue with local the patronage got done,” Feinsod said. town. Also, quickly get the town­ ship administrator out of the park­ ing deck process. She has greater skills and obligations. Think about Salaries a utility. Cranford has so many tal­ ented people, but they should not be used to set up committees just to fulfill the prearranged agenda of increase the mayor. Use the diversity for By Lauren DeFilippo your advantage. Delegate. The Staff Writer Township Committee doesn’t have Despite some kinks in the plan, the to consider the details of every Union County Board of Chosen Free­ problem. holders voted unanimously last week Let the new utility, not the five in favor of salary increases for eight township commissioners, wrestle department heads, the county’s three with the best way to use the parking constitutional officers, and two other deck. Finally, crack down on the county employees. movie goers and shoppers who In all, the salary increases amount improperly use the private parking to approximately $56,090. lots of the Rustic Mill Diner and Il Freeholder Nancy Ward motioned Giardino restaurant. to postpone voting on the ordinance A Change is Needed — There is that would increase salaries for eight an opportunity for new perspec­ department heads until after the tives, new blood and less chummi­ board’s executive session. ness by sending different people to Ward was unable to get another of serve on the Rahway Valley the seven freeholders to second her Sewage Authority and Golf Com­ motion. Freeholders Rick Proctor and mission. Deborah Scanlon were not present. Define the Downtown Manage­ The board then voted in favor of ment Corporation Goals — From the salary ordinance, with Ward day one, set out with clarity new abstaining. Following a 40-minute precise duties for the DMC.Let the executive session to discuss personnel township, not Director Kathleen matters and ongoing litigation with a Prunty, define the duties. Start off vendor, the board reconvened. by demanding that Prunty have fre­ Almost immediately, Ward asked quent contact with the merchants. to change her abstention to a vote in We need less promotion of Prunty the affirmative. by Prunty and more advocacy of the County Counsel Robert Barry downtown, once merchants and the explained that it is permissible for a township get the opportunity to tell freeholder to change her vote if there Prunty what her direction should are no objections from the rest of the be. board. Tell Them to Please Shut Up — No member of the board raised an When Commissioner George objection. McDonough rambles on obviously Increases, published here last week enthralled with himself, tell him to and available at please shut up. When Commission­ www.localsource.com, also went to Photos By Jim Lowney, County ot Union (left) and Sean Havey (right) WINTER FUN — Freeholder Vice Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski and Santa — or Steve Wnorowski of Linden — er Robert Puhak wants to come Barry, County Manager George watch a young skater during the county’s annual Skating with Santa event at the Warinanco Skating Center in Roselle. down squarely on both sides of Devanney, Deputy County Manager At right, Christa Houck, a junior EMT in Summit, tries to lure passersby to buy wreaths and trees from the rescue squad controversial issues, tell him to Elizabeth Geneivich, Economic in Summit. please shut up. When Commission­ Development Director Alfred Faella, er George Jorn feels the need to Public Safety Director Harold Gibson, “clarify” as a method of repeating Finance Director Lawrence Caroselli, his position ... well, you get the Human Services Director Frank point. Guzzo and Parks Director Chuck Sig­ Taxes, Taxes, Taxes — This is Officials criticize education report mund will earn $116,946. going to be a tough nut. To start out Salaries for freeholders remain the By Lauren DeFilippo the state is given the same shot at success. with, about 60 percent of your same: each part-time freeholder takes Staff Writer She said the differences between districts that budget is eaten away by salaries. home $29,500, while the chairman and UNION — Concerned New Jerseyans attended ‘Children on reduced lunch receive a majority of state funding, which is Try something new. Can the hyper­ vice chairman earn $31,500 and $30,500 public hearings Monday held by the state Depart­ are poor by all standards approximately 31 of the state's 655, or 4.7 per­ bole and challenge critics by asking respectively. ment of Education to discuss its new report on the cent, are not simply limited to finances, there are what changes they would make that The board also unanimously cost of public education. except the DOE cost study.’ also differences in opportunities and expectations would significantly cut expenses. approved salary increases for the coun­ Many of those who spoke were educators and — Rosie Grant that also contribute to the gap in student achieve­ And, Mr. Plick, tell us whatever ty’s three constitutional officers: Sheriff advocates, and, for the most part, they agreed the ment. happened to your plan to share Ralph Froehlich, County Clerk Joanne report is flawed. She was also critical, like others, of the fact services. Rajoppi and Surrogate James LaCorte. The 98-page report, released Dec. 11, was com­ adding that the plans leave districts scrambling to that regional cost differences and economic status Ethics are Important — Ethical Each officer received a 3.75 per­ pleted as a means of calculating the per pupil cost of comply. of students had been left out of the state's equa­ standards are not set solely by the cent increase, bringing each of their education in school districts across the state as they Education Commissioner Lucille Davey, who tion. individual commissioners. Chal­ salaries to $133,562. work toward meeting state performance and moderated the hearing, was clear from the outset "Children on reduced lunch are poor by all stan­ lenges to ethics should be carefully After the meeting, Devanney said accountability standards. that this was just the beginning of a process to dards except the DOE cost study," she said. "Our considered. Try to avoid indigna­ that the salary increases were to bring Those who spoke at the Monday afternoon hear­ examine the state’s existing funding formula and responsibility as residents is to make provision for tion and rallying around your fel­ the constitutional officers annual earn­ ing at Kean University were critical of the report begin crafting a new one that would more equitably every child to succeed," she said. low officials if someone raises a ings in line with those made by the rest for a variety of reasons, including: its release date distribute funding to the state’s 655 school dis­ Grant also said that the study includes, "cook­ concern. of the county’s employees. provided insufficient time to formulate comments tricts. ie-cutter models that bear little to no resem­ Limit the Use of Psychic Clerk of the Board Nicole DiRado before the hearings; it used unrealistic figures, Davey also noted that additional hearings would blance to actual New Jersey children. They're not Income — We know Cranford has also received full board approval for hypothetical formulas and out-of-date data; it mis­ be held next year, and that the purpose of the hear­ based on real New Jersey students, real New Jer­ the best public servants, the best her $3,712 raise, bringing her annual placed blame; and important variables, such as ings was to gather public input, and not actually dis­ sey schools, or real New Jersey districts," she volunteers and the best of every­ salary to $86,212. socio-economic status, were left entirely out of the cuss the particulars of the report. said. thing. Seriously, there is a need Ezzio Bustamonte, an employee at equation. She also readily acknowledged that the report Grant also said that the study makes it even more on selected occasions to acknowl­ the Clerk of the Board’s office, also They urged the DOE to embark on initiating a did contain old numbers, based on 2004-05 apparent that the state needs a student-level database edge community performance. received a raise, but not with the entire new and more comprehensive study. school year. Davey also said updated numbers that tracks and catalogues the real needs of children, Still, remember the old adage that support of the board. Ward voted Summit Board of Education President Ann would be added to the report as the process not just aggregates. praise is like a bank account — the against Bustamonte’s increase. Bushe noted what she called a lack of strategic plan­ moves forward. In New Jersey, 31 school districts have been clas­ less you use the more you have to The rate of Bustamonte’s salary ning. Rosie Grant of the Paterson Education Founda­ sified as Abbott districts, named after a state Supreme give. increase was not available at press “New plans are implemented before impact on tion said the goal of a funding formula should be to Court ruling that found the education provided in the See A MEMO, Page B2 time. the quality of education is considered,” she said, "equalize opportunity," to make sure every child in See STATE, Page B2 PAGE B2 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS State Department of Education holds hearings on funding formulas (Continued from Page B1) He said that while property taxes must be As a music teacher for more than three Assemblyman Joseph Cryan was also in crowd. “This report is three-and-a-half state’s urban districts was inadequate and addressed, school quality must not be lowered decades, Greadington said that the Abbott attendance, and took the lectern to ask years old. I want real data that has some unconstitutional. The remedy was additional by consequence. decision had made a difference in the lives of Davey some particular questions about the value.” state oversight and funding. Paul Trachtenburg, of the Rutgers -Newark her students. And the programs funded by report, specifically why data from 2003 The DOE’s report on the Cost of Education In 2000, the state froze aid to non-Abbott Institute of Education Law and Policy noted those dollars — pre-school, literacy, tutoring, was included. Davey explained that the can be viewed online at districts. To help cover the cost gap, local dis­ that in the state’s history, none of the funding after school and more — were not included in purpose of the hearing was not to answer www.state.nj.us/njded/news/2006/report.pdf. tricts raised taxes, supporting education prima­ formulas adopted by the legislature has ever the state’s research and would cease to exist questions, but rather to gather input from A more lengthy version of this story is avail­ rily through property tax revenues. been fully funded. without state support. the public. able at www.localsource.com. “The problem is not a spending problem, “The only responsible thing for us to do is Encouraging test scores are on the rise, and “Let’s be candid, if we don’t talk about it Lauren DeFilippo can be reached at 908­ but a funding problem,” Hillside Superinten­ to start over,” he said. the achievement gap is shrinking, she said, here, we’re going to talk about in Trenton,” 686-7700, ext. 119, or unioncountyb@thelo- dent Raymond Bandlow said, noting that while Assemblyman Craig Stanley, a Democrat noting that the Abbott decision deserves the Cryan said, garnering applause from the calsource.com. his district is not an Abbott district, his stu­ whose district includes Essex County, agreed. credit for the shift. dents are just the same. They must meet the “We have a tremendous opportunity,” Stanley, Orange Superintendent of Schools Nathan same state standards, but with far fewer who chairs the legislature’s education committee Parker echoed those sentiments. A memo to Cranford’s next mayor resources, he said. said. “We also have a tremendous responsibility “We’re trying to overcome the long effects (Continued from Page 1) School in the Rec Basketball bum rap that you don’t smile William Farley, Westfield’s Superintendent to get it right,” he said of a new school formula. of poverty,” he said, noting that in the last four Watch and Learn — Stop League. Sit one evening at enough. The real goal is to of Schools, said the median salaries of district He said even a “perfect” school formula is years, his district has gone from 29th in the one day and watch the parade the lounge in the Lincoln make the community smile. employees used in the report does not ade­ “not something you can introduce today, and state in terms of scores on the state-mandated of minivans of young parents Senior Housing building. The Good luck. quately represent the drastic difference in how implement tomorrow.” standardized NJ ASK test, to sixth. picking up the kids at the common thread is an amazing much a district is spending. Two districts could Jacqui Greadington, president of the East “Can’t we copy these things and reproduce Baldwin Nursery. Spend a optimism about the communi­ have the same median salary, but widely dif­ Orange Education Foundation, said the report them,” he said of best practices throughout the Saturday morning watching ty’s future. An attorney, Frank Capece ferent individual annual earnings. was “not based on thorough research.” state. the kids at Orange Avenue Finally, you are getting a is a resident of Cranford.

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Park is ‘We’ all around The credo of Panther wrestlers Union girls’ a By JR Parachini Sports Editor There are many reasons for the success of the Roselle Park wrestling program diverse group over the years. By Jeff Cummins Leadership from the top, in a collective manner, is one. Staff Writer “We as a staff and as a team go along with the whole premise for what we are Go ahead and try to look for a doing here,” Roselle Park head coach John Ranieri said. “We are committed in weakness on the Union girls’ swim­ all facets of our program. ming team. You’ll only waste your “From weight control to leadership, we are using wrestling as a vehicle to for time, because the Farmers have a our kids to become great men. We as a staff believe that in utilizing that as a group of swimmers with very diverse vehicle, that will lead to a positive team attitude and positive team chemistry. strengths. “We are on the right track to developing that here.” There isn’t one event in which It is the “We” focus in a sport that showcases the highs and lows of every­ Union doesn’t have a swimmer who is one’s individual effort that has helped make Roselle Park one of the most suc­ solid. That should be a big advantage cessful wrestling programs in the state of New Jersey for more than half of a for Union as the Farmers aim to return century. to the team state swim meet. Ranieri emphasizes that point when discussing his team and wants people to Union is led by senior captains realize that the only way his Panthers can succeed is by the “We” theory of team Emily Weber, Allison Kieri and sports. Frances Maksom. Weber competes in “This group is trying to build team chemistry,” Ranieri said after his Panthers relays and butterfly events, Kieri in opened their 2006-2007 season by winning their own Roselle Park Tournament freestyle and backstroke and Maksom last Saturday and prior to a big home match against Jefferson Tuesday night. in individual medley, butterfly and “The tradition of Roselle Park is built upon those pillars,” Ranieri said. “We freestyle. feel we will be pretty competitive, but how competitive will be determined on Three other seniors swim for the how we compete with the teams on our schedule and how we take that into the Farmers. Stephanie Mejias and Tina post-season and individual season. Esteves compete in relays and “We hope that our dual meets prepare us for team competition and then indi­ freestyle events and Camila Lopes vidual competition.” swims in individual medley, back­ stroke and freestyle. Here’s a look at Roselle Park’s roster: Union’s junior class is just as deep. 103 - Anthony Casselli, sophomore Jallisa Maldonado competes in 112 - Craig Montgomery, junior freestyle events and relays and Kristy 119 - Anthony Zangari, sophomore Lopez in the butterfly and freestyle. 125 - Joe Pisauro, junior and Brian Skiff, senior Faith Domingo, Sarah Norman and 130 - Russell Benner, freshman and Tommy Krynicki, senior Britni Zahodnick focus on freestyle 135 - Tom Degnan, senior and breaststroke events, while Brit­ 140 - Jorge Branco, junior tney Brando and Alizea Romero swim 145 - Mike Montgomery, senior in the freestyle and backstroke races. 152 - Robert Gabriel, senior and Allen Williams, junior Jaimee Sujkowski rounds out the jun­ 160 - Burim Kadrijaj, senior ior class, a freestyle swimmer. 171 - Eric Wright, senior Five sophomores - Veronica 189 - Rich Benner, senior Pogorzelski, Katherine Velastegui, 215 - Mike Lefano, junior Natalie Nolan, Monique Mendonca HWT - Ryan Henry, junior and Tara Sprague - swim freestyle • events and relays. Fellow sophomore An upgrade in schedule began with Tuesday’s home meet against Group 2 Nicole Araujo swims individual med­ power Jefferson. Other new additions, including Jefferson, include Hunterdon leys, butterfly and freestyle events. Central, St. Mary’s of Rutherford and Hasbrouck Heights. Christina Santomauro and Amanda “Our strength of schedule should definitely lead to improving performance,” Brando are the freshmen on the team. said Ranieri, in his fifth season at the helm after serving as an assistant under Brando swims breaststroke, back­ Sam Appello. stroke and freestyle and Santomauro Photo courtesy of Peter Cook Roselle Park will challenge for the Union County Tournament, Central Jer­ individual medley, butterfly and Dayton junior guard David Steinman (No. 20) attempts to block a shot taken by a New sey, Group 1 and District 10 championships once again. freestyle events. Providence player during last Friday night’s season-opening boys’ basketball game in “We have a pretty balanced lineup,” Ranieri said. Union’s freshman class may be Springfield. Steinman paced the Bulldogs with a 17-point effort in a 60-53 setback. (See UPGRADE, Page 6) small in numbers, but it’s not short on talent. Santomauro, in particular, INSIDE should make an immediate impact. PAGE 4 - Johnson girls’ and Rahway boys’ capture their hoop openers. “She’s in a different class,” said Dayton boys’ basketball Union head coach Tracy Ciagla. PAGE 5 - Roselle and Hillside boys’ basketball teams are previewed. “She’s a standout. She swims clubs and she’s a year-round swimmer.” sparked by guard combo PAGE 6 - Ryan Huber has memorable first game as Cranford head coach. Other standouts for the Farmers • include Brittney Brando and Araujo. Shabat provides up-tempo, Steinman deft touch ROSELLE CATHOLIC HOLIDAY BASKETBALL “I have a very diverse group of at Roselle Catholic in Roselle girls who offer a variety of strokes,” By Jeff Cummins ton and showed plenty of hustle. Junior guard Joe Pulice Ciagla said. “I can put them in differ­ Staff Writer gives Dayton some valuable minutes off the bench, while SUB-VARSITY ent things.” SPRINGFIELD - One glance at the Dayton boys’ bas­ junior forward Dan DiCocco, junior guard Davon Allen and Union won the Watchung Confer- ketball team and it’s obvious that the guard combination of junior forward Scott Reyes give the Bulldogs plenty of WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 ence-American Division title last year Danny Shabat and David Steinman will spark the Bulldogs. depth. Noon: Bishop Ahr vs. Curtis, N.Y, freshman boys’ and is seeking another title this year. Shabat is the senior point guard and he excels at playing “Seeley will be a kid we’ll look for to give us some mus­ 1:30: Bishop Ahr vs. Woodbridge, JV boys’ “We were also ranked in the Union an up-tempo pace, pushing the ball up the court and putting cle off the bench,” Martin said. “The same is true with 3 p.m.: Roselle vs. Bayonne, JV girls’ County Tournament and we’re looking pressure on a defense. Muckle. He’s got to play both ends of the floor. When he 4:30: Roselle Catholic vs. Perth Amboy, JV girls’ to finish 10th or better in that,” Ciagla Steinman, the junior shooting guard, plays the role of a does, that would complete his game. He can help us, too, 6 p.m.: Roselle Catholic vs. Sayreville, freshman boys’ said. “We were just short of making marksman. Steinman has a deft shooting touch and oppos­ coming off the bench.” 7:30: Roselle Catholic vs. Sayreville, JV boys’ the states last year. They only take the ing teams always have to be aware of where he is on the NOTES: Martin, who said the team finished 8-13 last top eight and we were ninth. I’m hop­ court. season, acknowledged that the Bulldogs’ lineup is a work in VARSITY ing that Christina Santamauro will Senior forward Mike Dubiel gives the Bulldogs a scor­ progress. place in the individual states.” ing presence inside and senior center Elliot Grossman and The lineup could evolve as the season progresses, which THURSDAY, DEC. 28 Ciagla stressed that the real senior forward Jesse Alava will battle under the boards for could spell trouble for Dayton’s opponents. 3:30: Roselle vs. Bayonne, girls’ strength of the team is its depth, more rebounds, something that will be critical to the Bulldogs’ It could force them to face a team that plays a changing 5 p.m.: Roselle vs. Curtis, N.Y., boys’ than the performance of an individual. success. starting lineup, making the matchups more difficult for 6:30: Roselle Catholic vs. North Brunswick, girls’ In virtually every event, the Farmers “Steinman is a good player and he shot the ball well opponents to follow. 8 p.m.: Roselle Catholic vs. Bishop Ahr, boys’ have capable swimmers who are tough tonight,” said first-year Dayton coach Bob Martin, refer­ Dayton was scheduled to host a 1-0 Brearley team Tues­ competitors. ring to the Bulldogs’ 60-53 setback to visiting New Provi­ day before hitting the road for the first time tomorrow FRIDAY, DEC. 29 “I have a good mix right now,” she dence last Friday night, in which Steinman led the Bulldogs against Technology, tipoff at 4 p.m. in Newark. Noon: Freshman Boys’ Consolation • said. “Everybody puts in something with 17 points. 1:30: JV Boys’ Consolation and brings something to the team. I “Dubiel hustles and we’re going to need Shabat to get us Dayton Bulldogs: 2006-2007 schedule 3 p.m.: JV Girls’ Consolation can put girls in different spots in dif­ into our offense,” Martin continued. “We’re going to try to Dec. 15 (H) New Providence 60, Dayton 53 4:30: JV Girls’ Championship ferent meets. We’re very competitive.” play some up-tempo and put pressure on the ball. We’ll Dec. 19 Brearley 6 p.m.: Freshman Boys’ Championship NOTES: Union will host Linden play some man-to-man defense at times and we’ll play a lit­ Dec. 22 at Technology, 4 p.m. 7:30: JV Boys’ Championship Jan. 3 and Governor Livingston Jan. 5. tle bit of zone. Dec. 27-28 Cardinal Classic • “We’re building a strong foundation here. We’re going at St. Peter’s, New Brunswick SATURDAY, DEC. 30 Union Farmers: 2006-2007 schedule to build this team on attitudes and I think this team has a Jan. 3 at New Providence, 7 p.m. 3:30: Varsity Girls’ Consolation Dec. 6 Cranford co-ed, lost 80-84 great attitude. They’ve responded to everything we’ve Jan. 5 at Johnson, 7 p.m. 5 p.m.: Varsity Boys’ Consolation Dec. 8 Ridge DD, cancelled asked them to.” Jan. 6 South River, 1 p.m. 6:30: Varsity Girls’ Championship Dec. 12 Kearny DD, won 104-48 The Bulldogs’ attitude was obvious during their game Jan. 9 Roselle Park, 7 p.m. 8 p.m.: Varsity Boys’ Championship Dec. 14 Westfield, lost 41-129 against New Providence. After falling behind by 10 points Jan. 11 at Bound Brook, 7 p.m. Dec. 20 Elizabeth DD early, the Bulldogs fought back to take the lead. Jan. 13 Oratory Prep, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 3 Linden coed, 3:30 p.m. Ultimately, they had difficulty matching up against the Jan. 16 Union Catholic, 7 p.m. Jan. 5 Gov. Livingston DD, 3 p.m. height of New Providence, but that was the only clear Jan. 18 at South Amboy, 7 p.m. Union track teams excel Jan. 8 Millburn DD, 3 p.m. advantage that the Pioneers had. Jan. 19 at newark Central, 4 p.m. Jan. 11 Rahway co-ed, 3 p.m. Dayton’s quickness consistently bothered the Pioneers, Jan. 23 at Brearley, 7 p.m. at FDU Holiday Classic Jan. 18 Plainfield DD, 3 p.m. something the Bulldogs will rely on as the season pro­ Jan. 25 at Roselle, 4 p.m. The Union boys’ and girls’ winter track teams got off to fine starts at last Sat­ Jan. 22 Dayton DD, 3 p.m. gresses. Shabat has quick feet and a quicker passing eye. Jan. 26 Technology, 7 p.m. urday’s FDU Holiday Classic at the Rothman Center in Hackensack. Jan. 24 at East Side, coed, 4 p.m. He showed why Dayton is a dangerous opponent on one Jan. 30 Johnson, 7 p.m. Varsity medalists for the boys’ included Marques Wallace third in the 55- Jan. 25 at Scotch Plains DD, 3 p.m. play when he took an outlet pass, pushed the ball up the Jan. 31 Roselle Catholic, 7 p.m. meter dash, Mike Sacca second in the 3,200-meter run in a personal-indoor Feb. 3 UCT at Elizabeth, TBA floor and threw a well-timed pass to Dubiel for an easy lay­ Feb. 2 at Roselle Park, 7 p.m. record time of 10:18.7, the 3,200-meter realy team of Kevn Paiva, Sacca, Joe Feb. 5 Old Bridge DD, 3 p.m. up. That play illustrated one of Dayton’s strengths. Feb. 6 at Oratory Prep, 7 p.m. Belford and Peter Cheng fourth in 9:20.1 and the 800-meter relay team of Wal­ Home meets take place at: The Bulldogs are quick, basketball savvy and unselfish. Feb. 8 Kearny Christian, 7 p.m. lace, David Lewis, Yannick Jones and Andre Highsmith third in 1:38.9. Union Boys’ and Girls’ Club. They’ll make the extra pass, which can break down defens­ Feb. 9 at Union Catholic, 7 p.m. Varsity medalists for the girls’ included Ashley Battle first in the 55-meter • es and lead to easy baskets. Feb. 13 St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. high hurdles in 8.6 seconds, Tolu Oyetunde third in the same event in 8.9, Zainab Jeff Cummins may be reached for Depth is also a strong point for Dayton. Senior guard Feb. 15 at Piscataway Vo-Tech, 4 p.m. Bisiolu third in the 55-meter dash in 7.5, the distance medley team of Christelle additional comment at Kyle Seeley, the team’s sixth man, made a 3-point shot to • Hyppolite, Kristen Murdoch, Bisiolu and Stephanie Genna second in 13:46 and [email protected]. put the Bulldogs ahead of the Pioneers. Jeff Cummins may be reached for additional comment at the 800-meter relay team of Battle, DeJahna Claiborne, Oyetunde and Bisiolu • Union boys’ preview, Page 5 Junior forward Chris Muckle scored 10 points for Day- [email protected]. third in 1:53.8. PAGE B4 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Johnson girls’, Rahway boys’ open hoop season victorious Crusaders win close one, while Indians roll By JR Parachini Believe,’ and, believe me, I’m not a Mets fan,” Conroy Sports Editor said. “A lot of the credit for this win goes to assistant coach There can only be one opening day. Brian Brown. We were running his offense and his prepa­ That’s good for basketball teams that might struggle to ration was unbelievable.” find their outside shot or simply turn the ball over too many NOTES: Kathy Matthews begins her 31st season at the times. helm of the Vikings, her Union Catholic girls’ team coming Playing as a cohesive unit might not be what’s in store off a rare sub-.500 season of 10-13 a year ago. for some teams during their first 32 minutes of the season. Union Catholic was to play at Oak Knoll Tuesday. The Johnson girls’ were able to overcome that last Fri­ Pat Hagan is in his 30th season as the head coach of the day afternoon in their home-opener against Union Catholic. Roselle Catholic boys’ team, with the gym named after him The Rahway boys’ did not have to overcome anything - Pat Hagan Court - last year. His Lions lost at Rahway 50­ Friday night in their season-opener at Roselle Catholic. 44 in last year’s season-opener before posting an impres­ Pretty much, from start to finish the Indians were simply sive 69-58 win over the Indians at home one month later. too much for the Lions to handle. Roselle Catholic evened its record at 1-1 after beating My first venture into Union County Friday was a trip to conference rival Newark Central 59-52 at home Monday. Clark to see Johnson host Union Catholic in a girls’ Moun­ Bryan Godfrey led the Lions with 20 points, while Matt tain Valley Conference-Mountain Division clash. Henn had 19 and Murphy 12. Johnson came away with a hard-fought 29-24 victory in This is Conroy’s first stint as a head coach, taking over a game in which it never trailed, but was ahead only 26-24 for Chris Remley. He was previously an assistant at Rah­ with 4:30 remaining. way since 2000. I then got back in my car and traveled to Roselle to catch Rahway was to host Cranford Tuesday. Cranford opened Roselle Catholic hosting Rahway in a MVC-Mountain with an exciting 64-58 double overtime win at home over Photo courtesy of Bro. Dan O’Riordan Division boys’ clash. Governor Livingston last Friday night. Twenty-one members of the Roselle Catholic basketball program sang in the 2006 Fes­ To say that Rahway rolled would be an understatement. • tival of Lights chorus, which performed in front of 1,000 holiday revelers in The Lions’ With an entirely different starting five, the Indians were UNION CATHOLIC GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Den Dec. 12 and 13. Sitting, from left, are Kelly Hayes, Alexis Morgan, Louise Tonic, decisive in a 79-46 triumph. Head coach Kathy Matthews, 31st season Francesca Volturo, Kerri Hickey, Allison Skrec, Mellisa Malone, Jenny Malone and Lisa The only time Rahway trailed was when Roselle Vikings: 10-13 in 2005-2006 O’Reilly. Standing in the middle is Cindy Guzman, an original salsa dancer. Standing, Catholic senior guard Michael Guzman made the first of his 21 Aerielle Belk, senior from left, are Stephen Patricco, Brendan Trelease, Dominick Murphy, Matt Henn, Bryan three 3-point field goals to give the Lions a brief 3-2 advan­ 25 Angelica Glover, junior Godfrey, Michael Guzman, Michael Skrec, Ulysses Squire, Tim Henn, Connor Laverty, tage. 22 Jessica Riddick, junior Ryan Sullivan and Owen Hickey. Rahway led 20-7 at the end of the first quarter, 42-24 at 10 Taryn Barnes, junior the half and 62-37 after three. 13 Shannon Deegan, sophomore So, Johnson and Rahway got off to 1-0 starts by beating 15 Megan Dyckman, senior Catholic schools in opening MVC-Mountain Division play. 34 Toni Harrell, senior Roselle Catholic girls’ seek For Johnson, it was a struggle at times. For Rahway, it was 14 Maggie Segotta, junior smooth sailing for the most part. 30 Samantha Solomon, junior “I think we experienced first-game jitters,” Johnson sec­ 20 Reina Castro, junior to overcome inexperience ond-year head coach Chris Raguseo said. “I felt we shut 45 Caitlin Conheeney, sophomore them down defensively, but made far too many passing 35 Colleen Sweeney, freshman mistakes.” 31 Catherine Munkittrick, freshman Basketball squad able to net a 2-0 start “We talked about getting respect,” first-year Rahway 12 Gerianna Pinto, forward By JR Parachini Middlesex County, at The Continental Airlines Arena in head coach Kevin Conroy said. “We played good, hard 42 Laura Gardner, junior Sports Editor East Rutherford on Sunday, Feb. 4, the day of the Super defense and it paid off.” In what is always a long season, whether it turns out to Bowl. Johnson’s girls’ team is coming off a 14-8 season in JOHNSON GIRLS’ BASKETBALL be successful or not, getting out to a 1-0 start is nice. The game will take place at, approximately, 3:15 p.m., which it proved to be among the top teams in the Mountain Head coach Chris Raguseo, second season Improving to 2-0 is twice as good. following the noon NBA game between the New Jersey Division, Union County and Central Jersey, Group 2. Crusaders: 14-8 in 2005-2006 The Roselle Catholic girls’ basketball team sought to go Nets and Atlanta Hawks. Most of last year’s squad, minus standout Jamilee Pflug, 24 Jordanna Trani, junior to 3-0 when it went up against defending Union County Super Bowl XLI is scheduled to kick off at 6:25 p.m. at return to lead the Crusaders this year. 21 Gina Trani, freshman Tournament champion Cranford last night at home. Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Making a statement on opening day was junior guard 1 Sandra Parin, junior Head coach Joe Skrec, in his 11th season at the helm, This will be the Lions’ fifth game on the NBA court Marissa DiCosmo, who paced Johnson with a 13-point 13 Marissa DiCosmo, junior has no seniors on his roster and only one player with sig­ under Skrec, who continues a tradition Roselle Catholic effort. All but one of her points came in the first half, 10 Kathleen Sullivan, junior nificant varsity experience, that being junior forward Kerri boys’ coach Pat Hagan started with his program back in the including two 3-point baskets, as she helped the Crusaders 32 Lauren Slodowski, senior Hickey, who started last year in the second half. 1980s. take a 19-15 halftime lead. 3 Zandrea Askew, junior “Inexperience, obviously, is one of our greatest obsta­ Roselle Catholic, which has played every other year at “We didn’t play our best or up to our potential,” said 15 Brittany Murray, junior cles,” said Skrec, who guided Roselle Catholic to its first the Meadowlands arena since 1999, is 3-1 on the Nets’ DiCosmo, who also noted that she averaged about six 33 Kelli Pflug, senior Union County Tournament championship in 2003 and to its home court. Three of the four games have been decided by points last year. “We were aggressive and did play smart.” first sectional title in 2005. “What the team lacks in experi­ three points or less, including an overtime loss to Oak DiCosmo scored six points in each of the first two quar­ Union Catholic 6 9 6 3 - 24 ence, it will try to make up for with determination, effort Knoll the last time the Lions played there in 2005. ters and also came up with several rebounds and steals. She Johnson 9 10 7 3 - 29 and hustle.” • had a block on the final play of the game to prevent Union • Here are the RC girls’ results at the Meadowlands: Catholic from making the final score closer. Union Catholic: Aerielle Belk 4-0-2-10, Taryn Barnes Here’s a look at this year’s roster: Feb. 1, 2005: Oak Knoll 37, Roselle Catholic 36 (OT) “Marissa is very explosive,” Raguseo said. “She really 3-0-0-6, Shannon Deegan 2-0-0-4, Reina Castro 1-0-0-2, 24- Cindy Guzman, junior forward from Union Feb. 2, 2003: Roselle Catholic 47, Montville 36 plays heads up when she’s focused. She really carried us in Toni Harrell 0-0-2-2, Angelica Glover 0-0-0-0, Jessica Rid­ 10-Kerri Hickey, junior forward from Roselle Feb. 6, 2001: Roselle Catholic 47, Mount St. Mary 46 the first quarter.” dick 0-0-0-0. Totals: 10-0-4-24. 25- Brittany Jeffers, junior forward from Plainfield Feb. 10, 1999: R. Catholic 41, Wardlaw-Hartridge 38 Senior Kelli Pflug is still recovering from an injury she 22- Melissa Malone, junior guard from North Plainfield • suffered two weeks ago. She scored only one point, but it Johnson: Marissa DiCosmo 2-2-3-13, Lauren Slodows­ 15-Lorena Salas, junior guard from Union Tickets for the Roselle Catholic-Perth Amboy and Nets- was a big free throw for the game’s final point. ki 2-0-0-4, Zandrea Askew 2-0-0-4, Sandra Parin 1-0-1-3, 23- Kelly Hayes, sophomore forward from South Orange Hawks games are priced at $25 - they usually cost $45 - and “Kelli was just cleared to play today,” Raguseo said. Kathleen Sullivan 1-0-0-2, Brittany Murray 0-0-2-2, Kelli 35-Louise Tonic, sophomore guard from Hillside are available from coach Skrec. “She rolled an ankle during a scrimmage against Mt. St. Pflug 0-0-1-1. Jordanna Trani 0-0-0-0, Gina Trani 0-0-0-0. 34-Meghan Faughnan, freshman forward from Union Anybody attending the high school game must have a Mary. She has an uplifting presence that the other players Totals: 8-2-7-29. • 31-Jenny Malone, freshman guard from North Plainfield ticket to the Nets game. feed on.” 21-Allison Skrec, freshman guard from Roselle Roselle Catholic must sell approximately 100 tickets to Union Catholic, on the scoring of senior center Aerielle RAHWAY BOYS’ BASKETBALL • meet its financial commitment to the Nets. Any support will Belk, who paced her team with 10 points, pulled to within Head coach: Kevin Conroy, first season “Hayes, Salas, Guzman and Melissa Malone played pri­ be greatly appreciated by the school. 26-24 on Belk’s final basket. Thirty seconds later, Johnson Indians: 22-8 in 2005-2006 marily junior varsity last year and also received varsity let­ More information on obtaining tickets may be available junior guard Kathleen Sullivan made her only basket of the 10 LaDonte Berry-White, sophomore ters,” Skrec said. “Jeffers came out for basketball at RC for by calling Skrec at 908-245-9327. game to give Johnson back a four-point lead at 28-24 with 3 Ronnie Sawyer, sophomore the first time.” • four minutes left. 5 Demetrius Washington-Ellis, junior Roselle Catholic opened with a 29-25 Mountain Valley Roselle Catholic Lions: 2006-2007 schedule Sullivan’s basket was big, because it stopped UC’s 1 Malcolm Freeman, senior Conference-Mountain Division victory at Rahway last Fri­ Dec. 15 (A) Roselle Catholic 29, Rahway 25 momentum and gave the Crusaders some breathing room. 2 Eric McCloud, junior day night. Jennifer Malone paced the Lions with a nine- Dec. 16 (H) Roselle Catholic 47, South Amboy 37 After turnovers by both teams, UC had the ball with 41 11 Donte Dennis, junior point effort, while Guzman and Hickey added six and Alli­ Dec. 20 Cranford seconds left, but missed a shot, with DiCosmo getting the 15 Troy Eastman, sophomore son Skrec, the daughter of coach Skrec, had four. Dec. 22 at Benedictine, 4 p.m. rebound. Pflug followed with her only point of the game 24 Jose Pena, sophomore Hayes had six rebounds and one huge charge taken in Dec. 28 North Brunswick, 6:30 p.m. with just 10 seconds remaining. 14 Dimitrius Ince sophomore the lane in the final minute to help preserve the win. Dec. 30 Holiday Tournament game at home: Johnson played well enough on defense to get the victo­ Jenny Malone also had four steals, three rebounds and Opponent and time, TBA ry, but realizes that it has a lot of work to do. ROSELLE CATHOLIC BOYS’ BASKETBALL two assists, while Guzman grabbed four boards and came Jan. 3 at Dayton, 7 p.m. “We’ll take the season one game at a time and focus on Head coach: Pat Hagan, 30th season up with two steals. Skrec dished out four assists and had Jan. 5 Johnson, 7 p.m. the work we need to get done before our next game,” said Lions: 11-14 in 2005-2006 three steals. Jan. 9 at Hillside, 4 p.m. Raguseo, whose team was host Roselle Tuesday afternoon. 11 Michael Guzman, senior In last Saturday’s non-conference 47-37 home win over Jan. 12 at Gov. Livingston, 7 p.m. “Last year, we came so close in many games. 1 Bryan Godfrey, senior South Amboy, the Lions outscored their Middlesex County Jan. 15 Roselle, 7 p.m. “We need to step up our defense and learn from our mis­ 3 Brendan Trelease, junior opponent 17-5 in the fourth quarter to erase a two-point Jan. 18 at Union Catholic, 4 p.m. takes. We need to work together as a team for each other 22 Matt Henn, junior deficit after three. Jenny Malone scored all seven of her Jan. 20 Oak Knoll, 1 p.m. and not as individuals.” 24 Dominick Murphy, junior points in the fourth, while Melissa Malone netted six. Jan. 23 at Cranford, 7 p.m. Working together is exactly how Rahway got the job 4 Dan Berger, senior In the final 1:44 of the game, four RC players went 2- Jan. 26 at Johnson, 7 p.m. done in its boys’ game against Roselle Catholic. As many 23 Ulysses Squire, junior for-2 from the foul line, those players being Jenny Malone, Jan. 29 Rahway, 7 p.m. as eight different players scored, with three netting at least 20 Adam Shephard, junior Skrec, Hickey and Melissa Malone. The Lions did a good Jan. 31 Gov. Livingston, 7 p.m. 15 points. 51 Ron Cunningham, junior job at the foul line in the fourth quarter, making 10 of their Feb. 3 vs. Linden: Junior Demetrius Washington-Ellison, one of the top 10 Ryan Sullivan, junior 12 free throw attempts in the period. Kowal Classic at Rahway, TBA wide receivers in Union County, and sophomore sharp­ 33 Jerel Guilford, senior Jeffers, who scored two points against Rahway, con­ Feb. 4 vs. Perth Amboy, 3:15 p.m. at the shooter Jose Pena each netted eight points in the first half, 5 Khalil Amsterdam, junior tributed eight points and nine rebounds off the bench and Meadowlands, following Nets-Hawks with Ellison scoring inside and Pena from the perimeter, 21 Owen Hickey, junior was RC’s high scorer. Guzman, who scored four points, Feb. 5 Union Catholic, 7 p.m. including two 3s. also came up with nine rebounds, four steals and one block. Feb. 13 at Roselle, 4 p.m. Ellison paced the Indians with 22 points on 11 field Rahway 20 22 20 17 - 79 Hickey finished with five points, while Salas and Skrec Feb. 19 at Immaculata, 7 p.m. goals, while Pena and senior Malcolm Freeman were next Roselle Catholic 7 17 13 9 - 46 each finished with four. Feb. 23 at St. Anthony, 4 p.m. with 15 each. Roselle Catholic is scheduled to host Benedictine Acad­ • “Malcolm was our only senior on the floor and he real­ Rahway: LaDonte Berry White 0-1-4-7, Ronnie emy of Elizabeth tomorrow afternoon at 4. Benedictine THIS WEEK’S OPPONENTS: ly provided leadership for us,” Conroy said. Sawyer 3-0-2-8, Demetrius Washington-Ellison 11-0-0-22, won its first game of the year last Friday. Cranford lost at home to Bayonne 57-48 in overtime Roselle Catholic, which was paced by 12 points each Malcolm Freeman 6-0-3-15, Eric McCloud 0-0-2-2, Donte NOTES: Roselle Catholic will be going back to the Monday to fall to 1-1. The Cougars opened with a 35-27 from Guzman and junior Dominick Murphy, actually cut Dennis 2-0-04, Troy Eastman 3-0-0-6, Jose Pena 6-1-0-15, Meadowlands. Roselle Catholic is scheduled to play Perth home win over Mother Seton of Clark Friday. Benedictine the lead to 12 in the third quarter and had two opportunities Dimitrius Ince 0-0-0-0. Totals: 31-2-11-79. Amboy, which is expected to contend for championships in (1-1) lost at home to Brearley 53-47 Monday. to get it down to 10 before Rahway came storming back to take total control one more. Roselle Catholic: Michael Guzman 1-3-1- 12, Bryan For Rahway, last year’s Central Jersey, Group 2 cham­ Godfrey 3-1-0-9, Brendan Trelease 0-1-0-3, Matt Henn 3­ Union bowlers split with Plainfield, Linden pion, there was no Earl Clark. There was no Ishmyl John­ 0-0-06, Dominick Murphy 3-1-3-12, Dan Berger 0-0-0-0, The Union bowling teams defeated Plainfield by 3-0 Here’s a look at the Union junior varsity scores: son. There was no Jerrelle Louis and so on and so forth. 23 Ulysses Squire 0-0-3-3, Ron Cunningham 0-0-1-1. scores, while falling to Westfield by 3-0 margins. Union 3, Plainfield 0 “The kids were chanting before the game, ‘Ya Gotta Totals: 10-6-8-46. Here’s a look at the Union varsity scores: Kevin Klaw 174 Union 3, Plainfield 0 Jason Grod 161 Mike Chums 198-265-183-640 Brittany Carter 153 Brearley girls’ basketball wins first two Jessica Arias 155-183-226-564 Brian Fischer 151 By JR Parachini Against Benedictine, Vitale led Brearley again with 20 Frank Santangelo 153-210-161-524 Khi Horton 140 Sports Editor points, while Lobello poured in 12 and Calabrese 10. Deral Ingram 183-152-166-501 John Fox 139 The Brearley girls’ basketball team got off to a good Ehmann added nine and Ashley Dotter two. Ayanna Barnes 168-142-186 Jon German 128 start, winning its first two games. Brearley opened with a Vitale, Lobello, Ehmann and Dotter are returning play­ 46-29 victory against Kent Place last Friday in Summit and ers for the Bears. Brearley finished 14-7 last year and Linden 3, Union 0 Linden 3, Union 0 then downed Benedictine Academy 53-47 Monday in Eliz­ reached the North 2, Group 1 playoffs. Mike Churus 192-224-190-606 John Fox 201 abeth. In the win against Kent Place, standout senior center The Bears were scheduled to host Dayton Tuesday Jessica Arias 223-195-169-587 Ayanna Barnes 174 Jenna Vitale paced the Bears with a 23-point performance. night. Dayton’s opener at New Providence last Friday night Deral Ingram 206-168-185-559 Kevin Klaw 161 Hannah LoBello also had a fine game for Brearley, scor­ was moved to tonight at 7. Brearley is next scheduled to Frank Santangelo 149-149-161-459 Jason Grod 141 ing nine points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out four play at St. Mary’s of Elizabeth tomorrow at 4 p.m. Brear- John Fox 168. Kevin Klaw 158. Ayanna Barnes 122. John German 139 assists. Candace Ehmann added nine points and six boards. ley’s own holiday tournament is next Thursday and Friday. WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 — PAGE B5 Successful squad Roselle boys’ hoops succeeds with 4 sophs in starting lineup Rams play 11 total in season-opening clash By Jeff Cummins On offense, they’ll run set plays and utilize the fast Staff Writer break, all with an eye toward aggressively looking for the ROSELLE - Normally, when a high school basketball open jumper or easy layups. team plays four sophomores in its starting lineup, the ten­ “We have to work on executing our plays, and we have dency would be to think that’s a cause for concern. to work on our foul shots,” Smith said. “We have to do Judging by the looks of the sophomores on the Roselle what we do. We try to play a defensive game. We try to get boys’ squad, it should be the Rams’ opponents who should up and press. We try to fast break and run set pattern offens­ be concerned. es. We want to utilize our talent to the best of our ability. Center Ishmael Raymond, forward Kavon Cornwall, We’re not big, so we have to box out. That’s the key for us, and guards Javon Hodges and Kendall James are the soph­ even for our guards. Everyone has to do that.” omores. Hodges is at the point, while James is the shooting If ever a loss could be viewed as positive, the Rams’ guard. Forward Derron Bowers is a junior and the bulk of opening day setback would certainly qualify. The Rams the offense will run through him. showed they’ve got plenty of talent. All they need is the “Bowers is a very good offensive player,” third-year experience, which they’ll get. Roselle head coach Mike Smith said. “He can get to the “As a coach, you want your team to get better and I basket and he’s got a nice jump shot. If he doesn’t score, think experiences like this will help our team,” Smith said. what usually happens is he’ll go to the foul line.” Roselle has endured three consecutive sub-.500 seasons Roselle opened with a 68-58 overtime loss at home to after last capturing the Group 2 state championship in 2003. arch rival Hillside last Friday in season-opening Mountain “Game experience will help us at the end of games,” Valley Conference-Mountain Division play in Roselle. Smith said. “I think at the end of the game some basic exe­ “Derron is our guy who goes to the foul line most of the cution would have helped us. We have to make our foul time and I was trying to get him the ball at the end of the shots and play better defense. I really think that foul shoot­ game,” Smith said. “Our big kid is Raymond. He’s only 6- ing is the biggest factor.” foot-LA. He’s going to get better. He’s getting stronger. I NOTES: Roselle was scheduled to host St. Mary’s of think, with experience, he’ll be a tough player.” Elizabeth Tuesday afternoon. Today at 7 p.m. Smith’s strategy worked, even though the Rams were • The Benedictine Academy of Elizabeth varsity girls’ volleyball team did well to qualify for defeated in an extra session. Bowers scored 17 points and Roselle Rams: 2006-2007 schedule the Non-Public playoffs. The varsity and junior varsity squads include, bottom row from the Rams went to the free throw line frequently as a result Dec. 15 (H) Hillside 68, Roselle 58 (OT) left, Coach Raquel Williams, Jessica Martinho of Newark, Maria Huyo of Elizabeth and of the fact that Bowers drove the lane so aggressively. Dec. 19 St. Mary’s, Elizabeth Yvonne Okereke of Union. Third row down, from left, are Chantele Cowan of Orange, Fatigue certainly won’t be a factor for the Rams, who Dec. 21 at Governor Livingston, 7 p.m. Candace Harvey of Newark, Gloria Okereke of Union and Isabelle Piroli of Linden. Sec­ substituted liberally, playing 11 players in all. In addition to Dec. 28-30 Roselle Catholic Tournament ond row down, from left, are Tamara Williams of Hillside, Christine Jean-Baptiste of showcasing the talents of Bowers and the four starting Jan. 5 Cranford, 4 p.m. Union and Jennifer de Andrade and Kasha Rajch, both of Linden. Top row, from left, are sophomores, the opener offered a glimpse of who the other Jan. 9 at Newark Central, 4 p.m. Janee McCummings of Linden, Vanessa Devia of Elizabeth, Anyiah Hall of Newark, players on the team are as well. Junior Kevin Landrum will Jan. 12 at Rahway, 4 p.m. Crystal Orr of Elizabeth and Tatiana Charles of Union. Not pictured are Jasmine Durr of see time at shooting guard and junior junior Mike Brown at Jan. 16 Roselle Catholic, 4 p.m. Roselle and Marissa Powell of Newark. power forward. Junior Jermaine Exum and junior Antoine Jan. 23 at Hillside, 4 p.m. Obery can play both guard and forward, giving the team Jan. 25 Dayton, 4 p.m. versatility. Sophomore Anthony Obery will play small for­ Jan. 27 Governor Livingston, 1 p.m. ward and and sophomore Sharif Early will play point Jan. 30 at Cranford, 7 p.m. Union boys’ swimming guard. Seniors Karon Johnson, Woodly Pierre and Clayton Feb. 1 Rahway, 4 p.m. Sanders and junior Darahn Worilds will also play some Feb. 5 at St. Mary’s, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. valuable minutes for the Rams, Johnson at center, Pierre at Feb. 9 at Roselle Catholic, 4 p.m. has its share of ‘rookies’ point guard, Sanders at center and Worilds at forward. Feb. 13 at Brearley, 7 p.m. “Darahn will be one of our scorers, too,” Smith said. Feb. 16 Union Catholic, 4 p.m. If there’s a theme for Roselle, it’s that the Rams will • 4-year letter-winners include Cameron, Wilson play aggressively. They unveiled a zone press that seemed Jeff Cummins may be reached for additional comment at By Jeff Cummins Sophomore Jason Esteves competes in the 50- and 100- to confuse Hillside at times. [email protected]. Staff Writer meter freestyle events and Reinhard said he looks as if he’ll Lack of participation won’t be a problem for the Union be capable of doing backstroke events. boys’ swimming team. Sophomore John Figuerido does the 50- and 100-meter Longtime head coach Dennis Reinhard acknowledged freestyle events. Sophomore Jacob Soliman competes, Hillside’s key to success is the team has a lot of “rookies,” but that doesn’t bother him mostly, in freestyle events. in the least when referring to first-time high school swim­ Freshman Daniel Felipe swims in breaststroke and mers. Every grade is represented on the Farmers’ 24-man freestyle events. Freshman Austin LaPilusa is working on team believing in its ability roster, including seven seniors, six juniors, five sopho­ the freestyle events. mores and six freshmen. Freshman Nick Petrone competes in the 200-meter indi­ Senior Alex Cameron is a four-year letter-winner and vidual medley and the 100-meter butterfly. Senior Leonar­ Boys’ basketball opens with overtime victory the team’s ace backstroke swimmer. do Lima and freshman Nelson Felix also factor into By Jeff Cummins “He’s got a big heart,” Hutchinson said. “He plays pret­ “His main event for me is the 100-meter backstroke and Union’s plans. Staff Writer ty good defense for us. He’s willing to work hard and he he’s also a 50- and 100-meter freestyler,” Reinhard said. “This year seems to be one of my better years in terms The secret to this year’s Hillside boys’ basketball team gives us that extra little element.” “He’ll also do 50 meters in the relays as well,” Reinhard of turnout for the team,” said Reinhard, who is now in his isn’t the ability of senior forward Justin Matthews to make The Comets’ roster also includes senior Anthony Bob­ said, referring to the 200-meter medley relay team. 30th season as the boys’ swimming coach at Union. “There 3-point shots, though he made five of them in the Comets’ bit, junior Brenson Garcon, junior Willie Doughty, junior Senior Bryan Wilson is another four-year letter-winner. is a good number of 9th graders. That’s the key to it. You’ve season-opening 68-58 overtime win at Roselle last Friday Dwayne Minto, junior Nashid Bracy and Eric Morgan. He competes in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle events, as got to start them young and then you’ve got them for three afternoon. NOTES: Last year, Hillside finished 18-9 and advanced well as the 200- freestyle medley relay. or four years and you can find out what they’re capable of Hillside’s secret isn’t the defense of forward Jerron to the Central Jersey, Group 2 quarterfinals where the Junior Pedro Sousa focuses on the 200- and 500-meter doing.” McMillian, although the senior had three critical steals for Comets lost to Manasquan 62-61. The Comets return as one freestyle events. Junior Danny Furao is the team’s best 200- Union finished 9-5 last season and finished seventh in the Comets. of the favorites in the Mountain Division this year. Their meter individual medley swimmer and he’s also part of the the county. The Farmers qualified for the team state tour­ No, the key to the Comets is their belief in themselves. gut-check victory on opening night serves as proof of their medley relay team. In addition, he competes in the 50- nament. They were seeded No. 8 and were eliminated by They’re not particularly tall. The tallest player is 6-foot-4 mental toughness, something Hutchinson commented on meter butterfly and the 100-meter butterfly. Bridgewater-Raritan, the top seed in the state. sophomore Jaleel Taylor, who comes off the bench. after the game. Junior Mike Fiducia competes in backstroke events and “We’ve got some diversity this year,” Reinhard said. Other than Taylor, no Hillside player is taller than 6-1. “Jerron is a tough kid and I think the other kids feed off the 100-meter freestyle. Senior Randy Lydon competes in “We’ve got a lot of new kids who are capable of doing a That’s a challenge for any group, let alone a team playing that,” Hutchinson said. freestyle events, mostly. number of different events. in the Mountain Division of the Mountain Valley Confer­ Make no mistake about it, the Comets will be a tough “He does a little bit of everything,” Reinhard noted of “Everybody wants to do freestyle, but I’ve got a lot of ence. out again in Central Jersey, Group 2, should they qualify Lydon. “I call on him when I need someone to fill in, but kids who can do other events and that’s the key. You’ve got The Comets work at every aspect of their game, from again. he’s freestyle for the most part.” to have some depth and having kids who can do more than making the extra pass on offense, to working tirelessly Hillside was scheduled to play Governor Livingston Senior Tom Pacheco competes in the 100-meter breast­ freestyle gives me that depth.” under the boards, to contesting every pass and shot on Tuesday night in its home-opener. stroke, as well as freestyle events. Junior Gregory Union possesses an interesting mix of experience and defense. Hillside will do whatever is necessary to win. The The Comets are scheduled to play at Newark Central Pogorzelski is a middle distance freestyle swimmer, con­ youth on its team, proof that the present team should be perfect example of that was senior center Mark Queen, who tomorrow at 4. centrating on the 100- and 200-meter events and a little bit competitive without leaving the cupboard bare next season. chipped two front teeth diving on the ground for a loose • of breaststroke, according to Reinhard. NOTES: Union will host Linden Jan. 3, Governor Liv­ ball last Friday. Hillside Comets: 2006-2007 schedule Reinhard also said that sophomore Vasilios “Billy” ingston Jan. 5, Millburn Jan. 8, Rahway Jan. 11, Plainfield Senior guard/forward Ali Baskerville, who played con­ Dec. 15 (A) Hillside 68, Roselle 58 (OT) Emmanouilidis has become a pretty good 500-meter Jan. 18 and Dayton Jan. 22. siderable time last season, and sophomore point guard Car- Dec. 19 Governor Livingston freestyle swimmer. • ron McCluney, complete the starting five for Hillside. Sec­ Dec. 22 at Newark Central, 4 p.m. “The distance events seem to be his thing,” Reinhard Union Farmers: 2006-2007 schedule ond-year head coach John Hutchinson readily acknowl­ Dec. 27, 28, 30 Joe Silver Tournament at Hillside said. “He’s pretty good at the 200-meter, also.” Dec. 6 Cranford co-ed, lost 80-84 edged the challenge facing McCluney this season. Jan. 5 Rahway, 7 p.m. Sophomore Anthony Herrejon competes mostly in the Dec. 8 Ridge DD, cancelled “Mentally, he’s a tough kid,” Hutchinson said. “He’s not Jan. 6 West Morris, 2 p.m. 50- and 100-meter freestyle events. Freshman Kevin Furao Dec. 12 Kearny DD, won 104-48 afraid to make a mistake. I’m throwing him out on an Jan. 9 at Roselle Catholic, 7 p.m. does a lot of breaststroke events and Reinhard said he’s also Dec. 14 Westfield, lost 41-129 island. Usually, you don’t like to have a sophomore be your Jan. 12 St. Mary’s, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. pretty good at the butterfly events. Dec. 20 Elizabeth DD point guard and be your leader, but this is the situation that Jan. 13 Bridgewater-Raritan, 7 p.m. “He’s pretty good in almost every event and I’m looking Jan. 3 Linden coed, 3:30 p.m. we’re in. I think he’s done a great job of taking on that role Jan. 16 at Cranford, 7 p.m. forward to four years with him,” Reinhard said. Jan. 5 Governor Livingston DD, 3 p.m. and he’s also had the guys around him helping him out. Jer- Jan. 18 Johnson, 4 p.m. Freshman Matt Hahn excels in the backstroke events. Jan. 8 Millburn DD, 3 p.m. ron’s been helping him out, showing him what to do.” Jan. 19 at Governor Livingston, 7 p.m. “He does the B team for us in the medley relay back­ Jan. 11 Rahway co-ed, 3 p.m. Size isn’t one of the Comets’ strengths, but they do have Jan. 23 Roselle, 4 p.m. stroke,” Reinhard said, adding that Hahn will also compete Jan. 18 Plainfield DD, 3 p.m. some depth, including junior Lamar Johnson. Jan. 26 at Rahway, 7 p.m. in the individual 100-meter backstroke. Jan. 22 Dayton DD, 3 p.m. “Lamar can play the 3 or the 4 - small forward or power Jan. 29 at Scotch Plains, 4 p.m. Junior Mike Dores is a freestyler for the most part, com­ Jan. 24 at Newark East Side, coed, 4 p.m. forward - ,” Hutchinson said. “I was very impressed with Feb. 1 at St. Mary’s, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. peting in the 50- and 100-meter events. Senior Danny Jones Jan. 25 at Scotch Plains DD, 3 p.m. how he boxed out. Feb. 2 Roselle Catholic, 7 p.m. does the 100-freestyle and the 50 meters freestyle on the Feb. 2 UCT at Elizabeth, TBA “He’s a very hard-nosed basketball player. He’s one of Feb. 6 Cranford, 4 p.m. first relay team. Senior David Araujo does the 100-meter Feb. 5 Old Bridge DD, 3 p.m. the guys who is boxing out and getting good position. He Feb. 15 at New Providence, TBA breaststroke and the 50-meter breaststroke on the relay Home meets at Union Boys’ and Girls’ Club. really helps us off the bench. He can slash a little bit and he Feb. 16 Technology, 4 p.m. team. 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If you don’t have com puter access ju st call our Photography Department at 908-686-7700 and ask how we can “Your Best Source for Community Information” help you to get your reprints. PAGE B6 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Was memorable opener for Soccer standouts first-year Cranford mentor Huber excited about bading Cranford boys’ hoops By JR Parachini In the opening win against GL, which was sparked by a Sports Editor 30-point performance from senior guard Tom Amalfe, Sny­ What a memorable first game it was for Cranford boys’ der and juniors Simon Smith and Andrew Ciencin scored in basketball coach Ryan Huber. double figures. Smith, who scored 30 or more points on At the helm for the first time after five years as the jun­ several occasions last year, led the Cougars with 19 and ior varsity coach, Huber’s Cougars let a double-digit lead also grabbed 10 rebounds. Snyder had 13 points and evaporate and then made a nifty comeback in downing Ciencin 10. Mountain Valley Conference-Mountain Division rival Gov­ Smith performed his duties while wearing a mask after ernor Livingston 64-48 in double overtime in season-open­ suffering a pre-season injury. In Cranford’s final scrim­ ing play last Friday night in Cranford. mage against visiting Dayton on Dec. 11, Smith collided A steal and then layup by senior guard Chris Snyder with teammate Chad Faulcon, later receiving 15 stitches in gave the Cougars a 59-57 lead with 55 seconds remaining his face. in the second overtime. Huber said Sunday night that Smith was more-than-like- “Yeah, it was exciting,” Huber said. ly going to be in the lineup for Tuesday’s first road game of Cranford was scheduled to play at Rahway Tuesday the year against Rahway. afternoon in a battle of 1-0 Mountain Division teams and “Staying healthy is always a big concern, especially tomorrow returns home for a game against conference foe with kids coming in from football,” said Huber, referring to Roselle Catholic at 7 p.m. the likes of players such as Smith, Faulcon, Frank Ben­ The Cougars are in the MVC for the first time this year. imeo, Mike Tubelli and Sean Scanlon. As for Huber, this is the opportunity he patiently waited Cranford had a down year last season, finishing 7-17 for. and not qualifying for the states. This year’s team is situat­ “I’m very excited and waited a long time for this,” said ed in North 2, Group 3 - familiar territory - and is seeking Huber, who succeeds Cranford alum Tom Johnstone, who to make it back to the states while playing a far more equi­ did a more-than-admirable job in leading the Cougars to table MVC schedule. several winning seasons, including the 2003 North 2, The cutoff date to make the playoffs is the day before Group 3 championship and Group 3 final “When I came the Super Bowl - Saturday, Feb. 3. The states begin Mon­ here, I discovered that Cranford has the best athletic direc­ day, Feb. 26. tor, best school system, the administration is great and what “We want to make the state tournament,” Huber said. really makes Cranford is the town itself. The parents and “The switch in conferences means that we still have com­ community are unbelievable. petition at a very high level, but we feel like we have more “Cranford is the place I wanted to begin as a head of a chance. coach.” “In the Watchung Conference we were trying to com­ Huber is a 1993 Dayton graduate, who played varsity all pete against teams like Linden and Plainfield, two of the The Union Galaxy 13-and-under Flight 1 girls’ soccer team finished second at the Mid­ four years, the first year for Ray Yanchus and the last three top teams in the state. There are many fine teams in the Atlantic Soccer Showcase League’s Fall Challenge Tournament held last month in Fort for John Theis. He began his coaching career as a varsity Mountain Valley Conference, teams like Rahway, Roselle Dix. Front row, from left, are Arianna Scheiner, Sarah Cunha, Victoria Lopes, Kaitlyn assistant for Bill Berger for four years at Dayton and then Catholic, Governor Livingston, Hillside and Roselle, but Kalendek and Isabella Borth. Standing, from left, are Ashley Carreiro, Azriel Ashley, Ali­ spent a year as a varsity assistant for Bernie Buniak at Rah­ we don’t feel overmatched like in the past. son Morretti, Kaylin Mahoney, Kendl Muckenthaler, Rebecca Dinis, Dana Bergman and way before moving over to Cranford. “We’re getting healthy and if we play well, we can make Anna Bandly. Team members not in picture are Nina Montero, head coach Manny “A couple of years ago there were some job openings, the state tournament.” Lopes and assistant coach Luis Dinis. but I decided to wait for however long it took to be the head NOTES: The Cougars will be competing in next week’s coach here,” Huber said. “To be part of this community is Vaughn Stapleton Tournament at Bridgewater-Raritan. where I want to be.” Teams include Cranford, BR, Piscataway, East Brunswick, Huber is also an assistant football and softball coach at Immaculata and Marlboro. Games are scheduled for Dec. Roselle Park bowlers open Cranford. 27, 28 and 30. • The sophomore standout on Cranford’s highly-success- Here’s a look at his first varsity basketball team: ful 2002-2003 team - Terrence Grier - is now playing Divi­ with victory over Technology sion 1 basketball in the Atlantic Coast Conference at Rhode SENIORS (6) Island. Chris Snyder, guard (6-1) The 2005 Cranford graduate spent last season at St. Milici rolls 657 series, with high game of 249 Frank Benimeo, forward (6-2) Thomas Moore in Connecticut. Andrew Wills, forward (6-1) • Picking up where it left off last year, the Roselle Park Senior Wesley Gachett, sophomore Amy Marshall, John Llenza, guard (5-11) Cranford Cougars: 2006-2007 bowling team opened with a victory. freshmen Greg Liccardi and Steven de la Prida round out Ryan Warren-Saunders, forward (6-0) Dec. 15 (H) Cranford 64, Gov. Livingston 58 (2OT) The Panthers downed Technology of Newark on Dec. 13 the Panthers’ junior varsity team. Brendan Nelson, forward (6-3) Dec. 19 at Rahway at Hi Way Bowl in Union. “I was eager for the season to start,” Fucci said. “I’m Dec. 22 Roselle Catholic, 7 p.m. Behind a strong performance from senior Nicholas Mili- proud to welcome back last year’s starters in Milici, Vilos JUNIORS (7) Dec. 27-28-30 at Bridgewater-Raritan ci, Roselle Park won all six games and had the edge in pins and Schutz. Simon Smith, forward (6-4) in Vaughn Stapleton Tournament by a total of 3,044 to 2,206. “I’m also happy that we have four new bowlers this Andrew Ciencin, guard (5-10) Jan. 5 at Roselle, 4 p.m. The Panthers tallied 8-0 points in the scratch division year.” Mike Tubelli, guard (5-9) Jan. 6 Westfield, 2 p.m. and 7-1 in the handicap division. With the addition of Cranford to the Mountain Valley Chad Faulcon, forward (6-1) Jan. 9 St. Mary’s, Elizabeth 7 p.m. Milici, who earned All Conference honors last year with Conference, Fucci said the competition should be strong. Sean Scanlon, forward (6-3) Jan. 11 at Bayonne, 7 p.m. a 187 average, posted a 657 series, including a high game “This will be a very tough year, but I have faith in our Dan McMahon, guard (5-10) Jan. 12 Newark Central, 4 p.m. of 249 for a series average of 222. Joining Milici with bowlers and believe they will come out on top,” Fucci said. Chris Pilger, guard (5-9) Jan. 16 Hillside, 7 p.m. strong series were seniors Kirk Schutz at 536 and Fred Roselle Park was to wrap December’s portion of the Jan. 19 Rahway, 7 p.m. Vilos at 509. schedule against Rahway Monday afternoon. SOPHOMORES (2) Jan. 20 at Governor Livingston, 3 p.m. Roselle Park coach Vince Fucci was very pleased with The Panthers will compete against GL on Jan. 3. Adam Fanelli,guard (5-10) Jan. 22 at Roselle Catholic, 7 p.m. his team’s start. • Gedas Pliura, forward (6-4) Jan. 23 at Passaic Valley, 4 p.m. “I’m sure this momentum will continue throughout the Remaining schedule: • Jan. 26 at Newark Central, 4 p.m. season, bringing pride and integrity to Roselle Park,” Fucci Dec. 13 Technology, 3:30 p.m. Huber’s assistants are Berger and Chris Loeffler, the lat­ Jan. 30 Roselle, 7 p.m. said. Dec. 18 Rahway, 3:30 p.m. ter previously an assistant coach for the girls’ team, Feb. 1 at Metuchen, 7 p.m. Assisting Fucci during tryouts was Roselle Park math Jan. 3 Gov. Livingston, 3:30 p.m. coached by Brian Chapman. Loeffler is also a Cranford Feb. 2 Bernoski Games at Rahway, TBA teacher Faye Lazarides. Jan. 8 Oratory Prep, 3:30 p.m. assistant football coach under Erik Rosenmeier and the suc­ Feb. 6 at Hillside, 4 p.m. “I think our team is very impressive this year,” Jan. 10 Union Catholic, 3:30 p.m. cessful head baseball coach at Dayton. Loeffler, like Huber, Feb. 8 at St. Mary’s, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. Lazarides said. Jan. 22 Newark Central, 3:30 p.m. was a standout hoops player at Dayton. Feb. 10 St. Peter’s Prep, 7 p.m. “I’m looking forward to their achievements during the Jan. 24 Cranford, 3:25 p.m. course of the season.” Jan. 29 Hillside, 3:30 p.m. This year’s squad includes Milici, Schutz, Vilos, senior Jan. 31 St. Mary’s, 3:30 p.m. Dan Iungerman, juniors Dan Heiss, Kevin Ehnes and Mike Feb. 5 Roselle Catholic, 3:30 p.m. Upgrade in schedule for grapplers Marshall and sophomore Melissa Saba. All games at Hi Way Bowl in Union. (Continued from Page 3) for three weeks back in June when the NJSIAA’s reclassifi­ “We have a group that is committed to the relentless cation initially came out. pursuit of excellence. They do a tremendous job every day The reclassification was adjusted in early July, with in practice and are a true pleasure to be around.” Brearley being put back in Central Jersey, Group 1 for Local basketball teams triumph The last few Roselle Park seasons have been highlight­ wrestling. Among the local hoop teams that opened with victories In girls’ play, Union defeated host Keamy 49-42 behind ed by a number of second-place finishes. After winning the Roselle Park and Brearley, competing on different sides, last Friday included Union, Brearley and Linden on the 20 points from Charmaine Tay, 12 from Tatiana Javis and UCT seven straight times from 1997-2003, Roselle Park were the Mountain Valley Conference champions last year. boys’ side and Union, Elizabeth, Roselle Park, Roselle and nine from Angela Nascondiglio. has placed second the last three years to Scotch Plains in They are on different sides as well this year. Governor Livingston on the girls. Elizabeth edged Plainfield 40-39 at home, with junior 2004, Rahway in 2005 and Brearley in 2006. NOTES: Returning tournament place-winners and All­ In boys’ action, Union improved to 2-1 on Monday with point guard Nidia Carmona making a layup at the buzzer to After winning District 10 nine straight times from 1996­ Conference selections in addition to Mike Montgomery a 54-34 win at St. Mary’s of Jersey City. Union was to host give the Minutemen the victory. She had six points, eight 2004, Roselle Park has also finished second in that tourna­ include Anthony Zangari, Craig Montgomery, Brian Skiff, Irvington Tuesday afternoon. rebounds, eight steals and two assists, while teammate ment the last two years to Seton Hall Prep in 2005 and to Tom Degnan, Jorge Branco, Burim Kadrijaj and Mike Union opened with a 71-53 home win over Kearny and Quiana Porter netted nine points. Brearley in 2006. Lefano. was then edged at Ridge 55-52 Saturday night. Junior guard Roselle Park handled Technology 54-44 at home. Senior After winning Central Jersey, Group 1 for the first time Joining the aforementioned wrestlers are seniors Rich David Jackson scored 16 vs. Kearny and Ridge and senior Katie Bundy paced the Panthers with 22 points and 20 it entered the section in 2004 after winning numerous North Benner, Robert Gabriel, Tom Krynicki and Eric Wright. guard Donovan Smalls had 14 vs. Ridge and 18 vs. St. rebounds, while senior teammate Brandy Guarnaccio 2, Group 1 championships, the Panthers were defeated by Solidifying the 2006-2007 lineup are a number of junior Mary’s. poured in 17. host New Providence in the 2005 final and by host Brear- varsity UCT place-winners and champions, including Ryan Brearley opened with a 56-43 home win over Johnson. Roselle won at Hillside 45-42 behind the scoring of ley in the 2006 title match. Angus, Nick Cutrufello, Ryan Henry, Pat McGee, Joe Dallas Ricks had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Dennis Hoag Tylenna Johnson, 20, Tyria Johnson, nine, and Tahiyah Roselle Park did not have a county champion last year, Pisauro, Allen Williams, Steven Wright, Alex Aravena, 13 points and Brett Byars 12 points and six assists. Johnson, eight. but does have one returning District 10 champion in Mike Anthony Casselli and a very talented nucleus of freshmen. Linden had an easy time against Westfield in an 85-46 GL received 13 points, three assists and three steals Montgomery, who won at 140 last year during his junior • home win, but needed overtime to defeat Paterson Catholic from Sarah Glacken and 19 points from Lauren Munick in season. Roselle Park Panthers: 2006-2007 schedule 74-71 in Saturday’s Hoop Group Tip-Off Classic at Seton a 53-42 home win over Oak Knoll. In essence, the competition in the county, section and Dec. 16 Roselle Park Tournament Hall. Senior guard Darrell Lampley paced Linden with 33 district has increased over the years. Roselle Park continues Roselle Park won with 161.5 points. points against PC and hit a game-winning 3-point shot at Dayton ice hockey improves to 2-1 to turn in solid efforts and places very high in each compe­ RP champs: Tom Degnan at 135 the buzzer of the first overtime to lift Linden to a 2-0 start. The Dayton ice hockey team improved to 2-1 after beat­ tition, but the Panthers have found it a bit harder to consis­ and Jorge Branco at 140. Against Westfield, junior guard Desmond Wade had 10 ing Hudson Catholic 5-0 last Friday at Pershing Field in tently win those tournaments every year. Dec. 19 Jefferson points, 11 assists and seven steals, while Lampley had 17 Jersey City. Goaltender Dan DuBeau made 25 saves for the “Union County is strong, with teams like Brearley, Dec. 22 Johnson, 7 p.m. points and six assists. Senior forward Muhammad Wilker- shutout, while Jimmy Guarino had one goal and two Scotch Plains, New Providence, a much-improved West­ Dec. 23 at Scotch Plains, 7 p.m. son had seven points vs. Westfield and nine vs. PC. assists. Dayton also beat Scotch Plains 8-0 on Dec. 8. field team and Rahway,” Ranieri said. “Strong competition Dec. 27 at Voorhees, 7 p.m. in our county makes for strong wrestling in the area.” Dec. 29 Roselle Park Invitational, 9:30 a.m. PEPE/LEVEE MEMORIAL The twist to the 2006-2007 campaign is that it will end Jan. 4 at Cranford, 7 p.m. Bulldog girls’ home next week HOLIDAY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL a week earlier, with the UCT and following team states, dis­ Jan. 5 New Providence, 7 p.m. TOURNAMENT The third annual Pepe/Levee Memorial Girls’ Basketball Holiday Tourna­ tricts, regions and states moved up a week. It began with Jan. 6 Union, 1 p.m. AT DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL ment will take place at Dayton next week. The Bulldogs were to open Tuesday the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City being moved up Jan. 10 at Rahway, 7 p.m. IN SPRINGFIELD at Brearley after last Friday night’s opener at New Providence was moved to to the first weekend in March because of basketball that Jan. 11 St. Mary’s, Rutherford, 7 p.m. • tonight at 7. Ten games are scheduled over four days, with three on Wednesday, will be played there the second weekend, which is the Jan. 13 at Wallkill Valley quad, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27: one Thursday, three Dec. 29 and three Dec. 30. The schedule is at right. weekend usually reserved for the NJSIAA Tourney. with West Essex and Pascack Hills Westfield vs. Bernards, 4 p.m. Proceeds will support the Joe Pepe and Larry Levee scholarship funds. Pepe “The season being condensed will be demanding on Jan. 17 at Governor Livingston tri-meet, 5 p.m. Mt. St. Mary vs. Oak Knoll, 5:30 was an All-Conference basketball player for three straight years at Dayton from every team,” Ranieri said. “With the work ethic that we with Newark Central North 13th St. Tech vs. Dayton, 7 1972-1974 and was the first 1,000-point scorer in school history. Levee was a have in our wrestling room, we will be able to overcome Jan. 20 at Caldwell, 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28: member of the Springfield Board of Education and served on the Sports Com­ some of the difficulties of our schedule. The way our prac­ Jan. 24 Hunterdon Central, 7 p.m. Create Charter vs. North 13 St., 4 mittee to help enhance the athletic programs at Dayton. tice is structured, we have a way of overcoming some of Jan. 26-27 UCT at Union Friday, Dec. 29: those challenges.” Jan. 31 at Brearley, 7 Create Charter vs. Mount St. Mary, 4 So, the UCT this year is Jan. 26 and 27 at Union. Feb. 3 at Hasbrouck Heights tri-meet, 10 a.m. JR Parachini, Sports Editor Oak Knoll vs. Bernards, 5:30 Roselle Park will then wrestle at Brearley and then at Has- with Pompton Lakes Westfield vs. Dayton, 7 brouck Heights before, hopefully, qualifying again for the Feb, 6, 8, 11 NJSIAA Team States ______973-763-0700 x112______Saturday, Dec. 30: Central Jersey, Group 1 team playoffs. Feb. 16-17 District 10 at Millburn Bernards vs. North 13 St., 4 Organizations submitting news releases to the sports section can email copy to: Defending champion Brearley remained in Central Jer­ Feb. 20, 23-34 Region 3 at Union Oak Knoll vs. Westfield, 5:30 [email protected] sey, Group 1 after it was moved back to North 2, Group 1 March 2-4 NJSIAA at Atlantic City Mount St. Mary vs. Dayton, 7 WORRALL NEWSPAPERS WWW.LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 — PAGE B7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Humbug puts new spin on classic tale By Bea Smith for the holiday season, was presented in 90 tides to the company and are chased away by but frightens the entire audience. She’s a Sarah and Nellie; Jason Marr as John, Robert Staff Writer minutes with no intermission to appreciative Mrs. Scrooge, is impatient to get home to character that one loves to hate. and the Gravedigger; Rhyn McLemore as Car­ It takes a bright, creative, imaginative play­ and knowledgeable audiences that accepted spend Christmas Eve with her very ill son. Gabra Zackman is wonderful as Bobbie oler No. 1, Ellie and Lisa; Tom Myers as Phil; wright to turn a classic story, such as Charles the changes with serious, intense, sometimes The child needs an expensive operation, and Cratchit. One feels her helplessness and sor­ Jeff Ronan as Caroler No. 2, Ben and Bill; and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” into a contem­ humorous reactions. Bobbie cannot afford it. row and would like to climb right up there on Kate Stone as Tess and Carla. porary stage play, reverse the male to female Here, in “Humbug,” Eleanor Scrooge, a It isn’t until Mrs. Scrooge’s dead husband the stage to comfort her. The scenes are very effective, thanks to Bill roles and still retain all of its basic qualities. cold, calculating, unfeeling Wall Street execu­ visits her and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Providing some comedic relief are Andrea Motyka, with impressive lighting by Brant That playwright is John Wooten, who not tive, spends a bitter cold Christmas Eve in her Future and the Angel of Death terrify her into Bianchi, who portrays the Ghost of Christmas Thomas Murray. Karen Lee Hart provided the only adapted Dickens’ work and renamed it office to complete a corporate takeover. And realizing what could happen to her and every­ Present. She bounces her way into the hearts of costumes. “Humbug,” but deftly directed it this past she forces her secretary, Bobbie Cratchit, to one she knows without her generosity that she the audience. Wooten and his company are to be congrat­ weekend as the Premiere Stages production at finish her work in her unheated office. converts into a real Santa Claus. Young Adam Casner plays two roles, ulated for providing so much entertainment in the Wilkins Theater at Kean University in She sits at her desk, wrapped in her coat The cast in “Humbug” is exemplary, and Timmy and Young Phil, convincingly. such a short period of time. Wooten’s interest­ Union. and scarf, trembling with cold; even the audi­ many of its members play duplicate and tripli­ The others, who round out a splendid cast, ing adaptation and conversion of “A Christmas Premiere Stages is the professional Actors’ ence seemed to feel it, and shivered along with cate roles, all very convincingly. include Robert Cole as Tug, the Future and the Carol” into “Humbug,” might even make Equity Association theater-in-residence pro­ her. Outstanding is Jean Tatler, who portrays Angel of Death; Matthew Fraley as the Past, Charles Dickens sit up and take notice. gram at Kean. This poor woman, who spends her last pen­ Eleanor Scrooge, with such nasty vigor, Tony and and Caroler No.4; Dan Higgins as Bea Smith can be reached at “Humbug,” a perfect Christmas package nies on some carollers who come to bring Yule that she not only frightens the entire cast, Marley, Benson, Lacey Jones, Caroler No. 3, [email protected]. Alexander returns to roots for upcoming concert By Jeff Cummins Staff Writer ‘For a good 20 years, I played a lot of jazz The secret to Glenn Alexander’s success is pretty simple. Versatility is gigs, and I ’m sort of coming back to that kind important, but what might just be of feel-good music, fun music that made me more important is doing what you want to get started in the first place.’ like. The Westfield resident grew up a — Glenn Alexander fan of southern rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, then adapted his career to Alexander played for many years blues stuff. For a good 20 years, I play smooth jazz as an adult. with Dave LaRue, who recently played a lot of jazz gigs, and I’m sort He hasn’t dropped jazz from his played with Joe Satriani’s band. “We of coming back to that kind of feel­ repertoire, but he has gone back to his had a number of projects,” Alexander good music, fun music that made me roots, which seem to be set in what said. “One of them was called want to get started in the first place.” might be termed “American roots ‘Stretch.’ The other one was ‘LAX.’ “I love jazz, but I ended up signing music.” Those were both pretty high-powered a big management deal to play smooth Alexander will display his southern fusion kinds of things.” jazz and it was like the worst thing I rock influences and maybe some of Alexander grew up in Kansas and ever did in my life,” he said. his jazz influences, when he kicks off came up playing a mix of blues, R&B “During that time, I was really the new series, “MusicLocker Pre­ and rock and roll. “Primarily, here on thinking about the kind of music that sents Six String Heroes,” beginning the East Coast, with the exception of made me want to play to begin with. Saturday at Here’s to the Arts on the last few years, I’ve played a lot of That’s sort of what we’re talking Baker Street in Maplewood, with jazz gigs and fusion gigs and that sort about. I started writing some of that shows at 9 and 10:45 p.m. The series of thing,” Alexander said. music and that’s been hanging around will take place the third Saturday of “I’ve sort of been going back to the for a couple of years and influencing every month, with South Orange roots in the last half a dozen years or what I’ve been doing.” native Jane Getter of the Jane Getter so. I subbed for Jimmy Vivino a little Farm League Funk is a trio consist­ Trio slated for January and Maple­ bit on the Conan O’Brien show. My ing of Alexander, bass player Paul wood resident Steve Girardi slated for band has been going back to roots Frazier, who has been working for the February. music. Most of it is vocal music, as last half dozen years with David Alexander will introduce a new opposed to instrumental music. That Byrne, and Steve Loecher, who is band at the performance, titled Farm might be another thing that’s a little bit playing drums. Alexander estimated different about Farm League Funk. that 80 percent of what the audience Drawing absorbs Barbara Uhr, Colette LeMay, Michael Gagliardi, Marion Derrett and League Funk, which will incorporate We will do some instrumental tunes will hear will be original music. Mary Paynter of the Westfield Art Association. plenty of fusion into its performance. “The music is a combination of that night.” For more information on Alexan­ things,” Alexander said. Alexander acknowledged that, as der, log on to “Some blues, some rock, with he’s progressing, he’s starting to www.glennalexander.com or Weekly figure drawing offered in Westfield some funk in it, maybe some jazz return to much of the music that first www.myspace. The figure-drawing group of the Westfield Art Asso­ vents are not permitted. Use the long tables and chairs overtones, too. My career has been influenced him to play. “My original com/glennalexandermusic. Here’s to ciation welcomes newcomers and returnees to its provided, or bring a portable easel. long. I’ve played a lot of different influences were bands like Lynyrd the Arts is available on the Internet at Thursday morning sessions, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in The Municipal Building stands between Euclid kinds of things. I’ve played a lot of Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, even www.herestothearts.com. the Community Room of the Westfield Municipal Avenue and Mindowaskin Park, north of Westfield’s jazz things, a lot of fusion things. This early ZZ Top,” he said. Jeff Cummins may be reached at Building, 425 East Broad St. These non-instructed business district. Park in the lot or at a curb. The door is a fusion of many different things.” “It was just southern rock and [email protected]. workshops are scheduled for Jan. 4 and the following closest to the street leads directly to the group’s location Thursdays. in the Community Room and this entrance is handi­ Clothed models begin with quick warm-up poses, capped-accessible. then take and extended pose, suitable for a finished For information, call Barbara Uhr, at 908-317-2983 drawing, pastel, or watercolor. Oils with organic sol- before 9 p.m. or Eileen Willoughby at 908-232-5046.

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Signs announcing the suit­ Recreation and Facilities reserves the right to park system to enjoy wintertime activities. any time, for safety reasons. The park supervi­ at the Ash Brook and Oak Ridge golf courses. ability of any natural area for skating will be cancel winter sports at any park at any time if Winter sports such as cross-country skiing, sor may suspend sledding activities if there is Many options are available for ice skating posted. The public is urged to observe any the conditions of the park are such that the sledding and ice skating are permitted in sev­ not enough snow on the hill or if there are in natural areas. Lighted lake areas include restrictions since these decisions are based safety of the public is in jeopardy. eral locations — weather, snow and ice condi­ severe ice conditions. Children should be Warinanco Park Lake in Roselle; Meisel upon the lake’s ice thickness and other safety For additional information regarding winter tions permitting. supervised at all times. Avenue Lake in Springfield; Rahway River concerns. sports, call the Department of Parks, Recre­ Cross-country skiing is allowed at Ash Snowmobiles are strictly prohibited in the Park Lake in Rahway; and Briant Park Lake in Ice hockey is permitted at designated skat­ ation and Facilities at 908-527-4900 between Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains, Oak Union County Park System. Summit. All areas are unattended and used at ing areas at the discretion of the Union County the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday Ridge Golf Course in Clark and the Watchung The Union County park system is heavily the patrons’ own risk. Please observe all signs Police. This decision is based upon the ratio of through Friday. Reservation. There is no location in the park wooded. The parks sit in proximity to road­ regarding ice conditions. ice hockey skaters and non-hockey skaters Information can also be obtained by visit­ system suitable for downhill skiing. ways and bodies of water that can be haz­ Non-lighted skating areas are: Warinanco proportionate to the size of the skating area. It ing www.ucnj.org, or calling the recorded mes­ The flag pole area in Echo Lake Park in ardous to sledders and snowboarders. Park Lagoon in Roselle; Black Brook Park is the county’s intention to provide adequate sage at the Warinanco Skating Center 908-298­ Mountainside is the only sanctioned site in the Galloping Hill Golf Course is not available Lake in Kenilworth; Nomahegan Park Lake in ice area for the enjoyment and safety of all 7850, and the Union County Parks hotline 908­ Union County park system for sledding. Please for winter sports activities. Terrain of the Cranford; Milton Lake Park in Rahway; and skaters. 352-8410.

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Forgiveness, Correspondent British court, is poor and thus unsuited The total harmony that comes about at the Two movable staircases morph into reconciliation and the recurring miracle Clocking in at three hours, it’s long. to rule this semi-barbaric society. Furi­ a variety of venues on Brian Ruggaber’s of love are all worthy of our time and It’s schizo — can’t make up its mind ous, Cymbeline banishes Posthumus to end of the play gives us hope in a world that handsome, serviceable set. Maggie attention. Indeed, the total harmony that whether it’s a comedy or a tragedy. It’s Rome and imprisons Imogen until she sometimes seems chaotic and confusing. Once Dick’s luscious costumes suggest holi­ comes about at the end of the play gives a veritable kitchen sink of plot devices consents to marry Cloten. day cheer and Matthew Adelson’s us hope in a world that sometimes — “star crossed” lovers, a wicked The central plot line thereafter con­ again, Shakespeare talks to us across the cen­ atmospheric lighting really helps the seems chaotic and confusing. Once queen, long lost siblings and a girl dis­ cerns Imogen, pursued by the loutish turies. audience smoothly navigate a myriad of again, Shakespeare talks to us across guised as a boy — familiar to Bard Cloten, falsely accused of unchastity; short scenes. The best of these is the the centuries. lovers everywhere. What is it? It’s forced to flee, disguised as a boy; final one, where all the loose ends are “Cymbeline” will be performed “Cymbeline,” one of Shakespeare’s last befriended by savage mountaineers who tied up; the audience rolls with laughter Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays plays and the current holiday offering at turn out to be natural gentlemen and her ence can focus on the Bard’s beautiful her awful son, Cloten, played by Mark at each outlandish revelation, and the through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jer­ long-lost brothers; and finally tri­ poetry and the accomplished actors H. Dold, who steals the show. He’s so cast has a grand time, too. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 7 sey! umphantly restored to her repentant hus­ instead of on special effects. As the loutish as to be hilarious, even more so With its blending of comedy and p.m. through Dec. 31. There are no per­ Written in 1610, “Cymbeline” con­ band. In addition, we are given such wronged Imogen, feisty Charlotte Parry when two courtiers make fun of him tragedy, “Cymbeline” would appear to formances on Dec. 24. The Shakespeare tains elements of high and low comedy, stock characters as a faithful servant, a carries the play, convincingly switching behind his back! be an odd choice for holiday fare, but Theatre of New Jersey’s main stage is tragedy, history and romance. The plot, good doctor, a penitent villain, heroic from earnest to loving to furious to des­ As British King Cymbeline, since “all’s well that ends well” and the located on the Drew University campus set in Roman Britain, is farfetched and Britons, chivalric Romans, battle perate without missing a beat. Richard Bourg at first portrays the bad guys get their comeuppance, at 36 Madison Ave. in Madison. For complicated: getting on in years, King scenes, ghosts, drugs which produce the She is ably supported by Derek Wil­ king as a henpecked husband so feeble Shakespeare’s far-fetched romantic information and tickets, call the box Cymbeline’s final duty is to arrange a appearance of death, a severed head and son as a rather dopey Posthumus, easily that one wonders why his courtiers are adventure, with its beautiful language office at 973-408-5600 or visit peaceful succession through the mar­ even the convenient birthmark or two. drawn into a wager to determine the so afraid of him. However, by the end, and engaging heroine, provides some- www.ShakespeareNJ.org. riage of his only daughter and only In short, much of what Shakespeare has steadfastness of Imogen’s virtue, as her he gains majesty and exudes power. child to a man of high social position, used before. husband claims, by the smarmy Roman Michael Steward Allen as Posthumus’ such as his wife’s boorish son, Cloten. While Director Joe Discher’s version Iachimo, seductively played by hand­ and Imogen’s servant is faithfulness Unfortunately for the king, his beloved of the play lacks the magic of McCarter some Robert Gomez. Delphi Harring­ personified, and Mark Elliot Wilson’s Imogen has married for love, choosing Theatre’s 1998 production, his decision ton’s two-faced Queen is palpably evil banished British nobleman Belarius the commoner Posthumous Leonatus, to play it “straight” means that the audi- as she schemes to secure the throne for conveys an inherent dignity despite

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UCEDC’s annual holiday reception, economic and entrepreneurial devel­ Year Award is given to an individual years, serving in every capacity. for Hope Hospice, the American “There are many individuals and an event that provides an opportunity opment. businessperson who has successfully He has co-chaired the golf com­ Cancer Society, the Westfield organizations that, every day, make a for the staff and Board of Trustees of The UCEDC Community Invest­ developed and grown a business and mittee for almost 20 years, served as Chamber of Commerce and many difference in their communities,” said UCEDC to thank its clients, partners ment Award is given to an organiza­ who has demonstrated a commitment board chairman, chairman of loan other organizations. Maureen Tinen, president. “This and supporters. 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Drawing arts and entertainment events in the on the fairy tale tradition, Shakespeare Union County area. The calendar is open pulls out all the stops to create a far­ to all groups and organizations in the teppcug O u t fetched adventure featuring a wicked Union County area. To place your free queen, star-crossed lovers and long- listing, send information to: Worrall lost children — not to mention mistak­ Community Newspapers, 1291 Stuyvesant en identities, sword fights and sleeping Ave., P.O. Box 3109, Union, N J 07083 or now available for purchase in the Kean Monday of each month at Cozy Corner Road, Clark, will offer dinner and live Shop. This event began in September potions. The Bard meets The Brothers [email protected]. Faxes University book store and on the Web Creations quilt shop, Park Avenue, jazz with the Stewart Shiffer Quintet and runs through December. Grimm in a festive offering sure to may be sent to 908-686-6681. site of The Star-Ledger at Scotch Plains. every Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. For Customers can choose unique, entertain all ages. A series of special http://www.nj.com/worldofwonder. KNITTING GROUP meets every Mon­ information, call 732-669-9024. quality gifts at a fraction of the original “Family Matinee” performances KNITTERS’ GROUP meets in the cafe day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters are price for everyone on their lists. The between Christmas and New Year’s r t h o w s every Monday at 10 a.m. at at Barnes encouraged to bring a favorite project shop carries an extensive selection of Eve offer a post-show discussion with A S & Noble Booksellers, 240 Route 22 to the Springfield Barnes & Noble Cafe. Ki d s children’s toys, including fire depart­ the actors. Directed by Joe Discher. West, Springfield. Bring your latest For more information, call 973-376­ ment-related items, imported teapots, Tickets are $28 to $50. For informa­ MALE FIGURATIVE ART will appear project and a smile. 6581. TALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOL teacups, brass giftware, fine linens, tion or tickets, call 973-408-5600 or now through Jan. 13 at EDGEArt CHESS GROUP PLAYERS of all lev­ HICKORY TREE CHORUS, an award­ STORY TIME will be offered at Barnes books and much, much more. Cus­ visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org. Gallery. A diversified look at the male els are invited to discuss, play and winning women’s chorus singing four- and Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield, tomers are not required to pay an THE SHOWCASE THEATER, a figure in art, it will include paintings, enjoy chess in the Cafe every Sunday part a cappella harmony in barbershop Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., admission price when shopping in the tuition-based program, awards schol­ prints, photographs and sculptures by at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Book­ museum store. arship money based on a talent evalu­ Paul Cadmus, Michel Bez, Robert sellers, 240 Route 22 West, Spring­ Liberty Hall Museum chronicles ation. Bliss, Stephen Hopkins Hensel, field. more than 200 years of New Jersey For information on the Showcase Lachapelle, William Horace Littlefield, WEEKLY CHILDREN’S STORY ‘Bunny Bundles’ and U.S. history. It was the home of Theater or any NJWA program, call Christopher Makos, Javier Marin, TIMES offer new times in January: William Livingston, the first elected 908-789-9696, visit the office at 150­ Nazarene School, Lowell Nesbitt, Neo- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. stories and governor of New Jersey and a signer 152 East Broad St. in Westfield or log Raphaelite School, Juan Jose Olivieri, crafts for preschoolers at Barnes & of the Constitution, and houses exten­ on to www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Pennsylvania Academy of Arts, Wade Noble Booksellers, 240 Route 22 sive collections of antique furniture, Reynolds and others. West, Springfield. ceramics, textiles, toys and tools EDGEArt Gallery is located at 1575 SPECIAL PJ STORY TIMES are the owned by seven generations of the Liv­ Irving St. in downtown Rahway. The third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 ingston/Kean families. Va r i e t y gallery hours are Thursdays through p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, In 2005, Liberty Hall added the Fire­ THE FANWOOD-SCOTCH PLAINS Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and 240 Route 22 West, Springfield. house to the Museum’s complex. It ROTARY CLUB volunteers will sell Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Other houses a 1928 American LaFrance candle kits on the weekends of Satur­ days are by appointment. For informa­ Pumper, a 1927 Seagrave Pumper, day and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tion, call 732-669-0112. and an extensive display of fire hel­ at the Fanwood Municipal Garage on THE 1920 WAY OF THE CROSS l a s s e s C mets, uniforms, bells, tools, docu­ Manfra Way, across from Fanwood SERIES by Jean Charlot to be exhibit­ ments, and photographs. Liberty Hall’s Memorial Library at Tillotson Road and ed for the first time in the United States THE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART is 23 landscaped acres contain a formal North Avenue. Each candle “kit” costs in its entirety to coincide with the East­ located at 1030 Central Ave. and is sit­ English garden, a fruit orchard and 50 cents and contains one candle, a er season. The exhibition, titled “Pas­ uated on a seven-acre campus in a some of the oldest trees in the state. paper bag and sand. Luminary can­ sion of Christ,” will run from March 18 historic residential area of Plainfield. Liberty Hall Museum is located at dles are a popular Christmas custom to April 14. The school offers full-time and part­ 1003 Morris Ave., Union. It is open to that began centuries ago in Spain and The Chemin de Croix or Way of the time day and evening classes in fine the public Wednesdays through Satur­ Mexico. The candles are contained in Cross series by the French-born Jean art, graphic design/computer graphics day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun­ paper bags that are placed outdoors Charlot was created between 1918 and illustration. For information call days from noon to 4 p.m., April through along a sidewalk or driveway on Christ­ and 1920. The woodcuts were drawn 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or December. For more information about mas Eve to symbolically light the way and cut on wood-planks by Jean Char­ visit the Web site at www.duCret.edu. upcoming Liberty Hall events or for to Bethlehem. lot in France in 1918 and the cutting LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM, 1003 Mor­ reservations, call 1-908-527-0400 or Join your neighbors in lighting your done in Germany in 1920. The series is ris Ave., Union, chronicles more than visit on the Internet at www.libertyhall- home on Christmas Eve with the inspir­ connected at the root to the Gilde 200 years of New Jersey and U.S. his­ nj.org. ing candlelight display that adds great Notre Dame, “a Catholic movement.” tory. The museum is open to the public beauty to this wonderful season. All Charlot believed the technique used Wednesdays through Saturdays, from proceeds from the sale of candles will for this series represented an improve­ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, from go to charities supported by the Fan­ ment in earlier woodcutting tech­ noon to 4 p.m., April through Decem­ Ra d i o wood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club. niques, a more interesting way of cut­ ber. For more information about TRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION The club also will accept non-per­ ting, more original and less of a repro­ upcoming Liberty Hall events or for will meet at 8 p.m. the first and third ishable, packaged food for distribution duction of a work of art. reservations, call 908-527-0400. Mondays of the month at the Willow to the local food pantry. The total edition was 17. The Grove Presbyterian Church on Old For more information about the Chemin de Croix was shown at an Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For Luminary Sale, call Neil Schembre at exhibition of liturgical arts held at the Co n c e r t s information, call 908-241-5758. 908-889-9500. Louvre, Pavillon de Marsan. Each of THE BACK PORCH in Rahway will the Stations has a small symbolic CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD will Park Naturalist Sue Day introduces a rabbit to Luke present Open Mic Night every Thurs­ vignette or integral with the block, of feature the following: Pitts of Cranford, David and Jonathon Kearns of Kenil­ day night, and live bands perform on which separate impressions were Every Monday, Open Mic Night. worth, Ben Root of Westfield, Nora Mehler of Gillette Friday and Saturday nights. sometimes printed and hand-colored. Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam. c r i p t s and Marissa Burton of Scotch Plains in Trailside Nature S Happy Hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays The Chemin de Croix has never before Every Wednesday, karaoke night. and Science Center’s ‘Toddler Time’ workshop at 452 to Fridays, with $1 drafts and $3 Long been exhibited in mainland of the Unit­ The Crossroads is located at 78 PREMIERE STAGES, the new Actors’ New Providence Road in Mountainside on Dec. 7 titled Island iced teas. Mondays are Mexican ed States as a complete set. North Ave., Garwood. For information, Equity Association theater program at ‘Bunny Bundles for Winter’ for adults with children less Mondays with $2 shot specials, $2 EDGEArt Gallery is located at 1575 call Lee at 908-232-5666, or visit the Kean University, is currently accepting than 3 years of age. Coronas, $2 margaritas and $1 tacos. Irving St. in downtown Rahway. The Web site, www.xxroads.com. play submissions for the Premiere Wednesdays are Ladies Nights and gallery hours are Thursdays through COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE Stages Play Festival from professional karaoke. Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and CONCERT SERIES of Westfield has playwrights born or currently residing style, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 and the Kids’ Writing Workshop, Satur­ The Back Porch is located at 1505 Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Other resumed. All shows start at 8 p.m. and in New Jersey, as well as in the sur­ p.m. at the New Jersey Youth Sympho­ days at 10 a.m. For information, call Main St., Rahway. For information, call days are by appointment. The phone the doors always open at 7:30 p.m. rounding areas of New York, Connecti­ ny Music Center, 570 Central Ave., 973-376-8544. 732-381-6455. number is 732-669-0112. Admission is $15 and will benefit the cut and Pennsylvania. There is no fee New Providence. Open to residents of CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar­ BERKELEY HEIGHTS ARTIST AIDS quilt. For information, call 908­ required to submit a play to the Pre­ both Essex and Union counties. To wood, presents a series of jazz, blues NANCY ORI is featured at a perma­ 412-9105, press 2. Other concerts will miere Stages Play Festival. To request learn more about Sweet Adelines, and comedy concerts, as well as foot­ nent exhibit at Berkeley Heights Public take place at the First United Methodist entry guidelines, send a self- Hickory Tree and its quartets, women u s e u m s ball-themed nights. Library, 290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., M addressed, stamped envelope to and teen-aged girls who sing are urged Every Sunday: Live comedy, funk Heights. For information, call 908-464­ corner of North Ave., Westfield. Laura Kelly, producing assistant, Pre­ to visit the Web site, hickorytreecho- GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORK­ and poetry; Live at Instant Coffee, 8 9333. miere Stages is at Kean University, rus.org., send a message by e-mail to SHOPS, a popular annual event, will 1000 Morris Ave., Union 07083. p.m. [email protected]., or call be hosted at Liberty Hall Museum on Every Monday: Open Mic Night, Da n c e 973-966-6815. o o k s Saturday. The workshops, which are Happy Hour all night. B Y-SQUARES, a local square dance scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m.; noon to Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam; all pints, POP-UP STORY TIME will be Tuesday club, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 1:30 p.m.; and 2 to 3:30 p.m., are Si n g l e s $2. at 10:30 a.m. at Barnes & Noble Book­ Frank K. Hehnly School, Raritan Road, In t e r n e t priced at $17 per child. Reservations Every Wednesday: Karaoke Night; sellers, 240 Route 22 West, Spring­ Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4. fill up very fast. INTERFAITH SINGLES, for single Miller Lite and MGD, $2 all night. field. What’s more fun than a pop-up For information, call 908-298-1851, THE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 South Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris adults older than 45 years old, will Every Thursday: Fiesta Night; picture book? Making your own pop up 732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492. Ave., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/ Ave., Union, chronicles more than 200 meet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30 Corona, Cuervo and margaritas, $2 all picture book page, of course! Come for Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m. years of New Jersey and U.S. history. a.m. for discussion and continental night. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN ELIZA­ some holiday fun and read and create Join the group for a cup of gourmet It was the home of William Livingston, breakfast at First Baptist Church, 170 For information, call 908-232-5666 BETH. Pick your choice of social danc­ a pop-up page. coffee and a wide variety of organic the first elected governor of New Jer­ Elm St., Westfield. A donation is $2. or visit www.xxroad. ing, $9 per person, or Latin dancing, DR. SEUSS STORY TIME AND foods and participate in an original sey and a signer of the Constitution, For information, call 908-889-5265 or $10 per person, at the Bayway Polish CRAFT will be Dec. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at poetry reading, a stand-up comedy and houses extensive collections of 908-889-4751. Club, 625 Pulaski St. For information, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 240 routine or a musical number. There’s antique furniture, ceramics, textiles, SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45- call 908-355-3131. FOR YOU!! Route 22 West, Springfield. More fun no cover charge, and patrons can toys and tools owned by seven gener­ year-olds and older, meets every Tues­ come in, make new friends, surf the ations of the Livingston/Kean families. We use the INTERNET than just one Sneetch or a Cat in the LUNA LOUNGE hosts “Tasty Thurs­ day at 7 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 1193 Web or play a game of Diablo2, Never- In 2005, Liberty Hall added the Fire­ Hat are lots and lots of Dr. Seuss sto­ days” with DJ Richie, who spins rag- Route 22 east, Mountainside. Admis­ To Help You Sell WinterNights, WarCraft or Counter­ house to the Museum’s complex. It ries and a craft with the Children’s gaeton and hip-hop. Patrons must be sion is $8. For information, call 908­ Strike. To ask about a schedule of houses a 1928 American LaFrance Call us 908-686-7850 lead, Jessica. Join the fun while school 21 or older, dress is casual but trendy. 232-9667 on Tuesdays after 5 p.m. events, call 908-490-1234 or visit its Pumper, a 1927 Seagrave Pumper, is out! Parking is available. Luna Lounge is Web site: www.theinternetlounge.com. and an extensive display of fire hel­ SINGLES MIX AND MINGLE, every THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK located at 1906 E. St. Georges Ave., mets, uniforms, bells, tools, docu­ Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live GROUP will meet at Barnes and Linden. Call 908-925-4120 for details. ments, and photographs. Liberty Hall’s entertainment and free finger food at Noble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Ave., and information, call 732-574-1818. 23 landscaped acres contain a formal David Jablonski, Ja z z English garden, a fruit orchard and Terrill Road, Fanwood. Admission is THE “LORD OF THE RINGS” READ­ o b b ie s free. Call 908-753-4500 for details. ING GROUP meets the first Wednes­ H LANA’S RESTAURANT, 1300 Raritan some of the oldest trees in the state. Editor The museum is open to the public day of the month at Barnes and Noble, THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC. Road, Clark, will offer dinner and live Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 [email protected] 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa­ meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union, reggae with Exodus Supreme every a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, from noon tion, call 732-574-1818. behind Home Depot on Route 22 East. Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m. For Th e a t e r to 4 p.m., April through December. For Organizations submitting releases KEAN UNIVERSITY’S OFFICE OF The club is open to the public Satur­ information, call 732-669-9024. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and The more information about upcoming Lib­ “CYMBELINE,” by William Shake­ to the entertainment section can days from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, LANA’S RESTAURANT, 1300 Raritan Star-Ledger have partnered to publish erty Hall events or for reservations, call speare, is running from now to Dec. 31 mail copy to: call 908-964-9724 or 908-964-8808, Road, Clark, will offer dinner and live a new book titled “World of Wonder: 1-908-527-0400 or visit www.liberty- on the Main Stage, F. M. 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