Page 2 Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Over 4,000 Fugitives Take Peek at the Week Part In ‘Safe Surrender’ In Politics NEWARK – More than 4,000 fugi- host city. The benefits of being able to The Leader/Times tives from across New Jersey turned surrender safely will reverberate far By Paul Peyton of themselves in during the United States beyond the thousands who partici- Gov-Elect Christie Names Lacey Twp.), Assemblyman Scott Marshals-led Fugitive Safe Surren- pated, to touch their families and their Rudder (LD-8, Medford), Assembly- der program held from November 4 communities all across New Jersey.” 10-Member Transition Team through 7. The turnout made the ini- Attorney General Anne Milgram Governor-elect Chris Christie has man Brian Rumpf (LD-9, Little Egg Harbor), Toms River Councilman Moe tiative in Newark the second largest added that Safe Surrender “is not an selected his transition team. They are: nationwide in the history of the pro- amnesty program, but the first step for a Mike DuHaime, a political strategist; Hill and former Assemblywoman Vir- ginia “Ginny” Haines. gram. Twenty percent of the fugitives second chance for non-violent offenders Senator Joseph Kyrillos (LD-13, were from Union County. to become law-abiding citizens.” Middletown), his campaign chairman; Rep. Adler replaced James Saxton when Mr. Saxton opted not to seek re- With more than 4,000 fugitives A total of 1,851 fugitives were pro- Ocean County GOP Chairman George turning themselves in over four days, cessed at Bethany Baptist Church and Gilmore; Democratic Senator Sandra election after three terms. Democrats to Hold Leadership the Fugitive Safe Surrender initiative the nearby Priory building, headquar- Cunningham (LD-31, Jersey City), in Newark was the second-largest ters of the New Community Corpora- and Woodbridge Mayor John Votes on November 23 in Trenton since the U.S. Marshals Service held tion. Another 2,149 fugitives were McCormac, a Democrat who was ex- Assembly Democrats in both houses Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union the first such operation in 2005. The not processed on-site, but received Governor James McGreevey’s trea- of the state Legislature are expected to FREE AT LAST…Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, pictured right, speaks top Fugitive Safe Surrender site na- vouchers for a future court date. Nine surer. vote on new leaders on Monday, No- with Fernando Thomas and Monica Heath after they cleared up outstanding tionwide is Detroit, where 6,578 in- persons were arrested. Other transition team members in- vember 23. Sheila Oliver (LD-34, East warrants from Union County during the “Fugitive Safe Surrender” program at dividuals turned themselves in over Authorities said 274 fugitives had clude: Susan Cole, president of Orange) is expected to be elected As- Bethany Baptist Church in Newark. More than 4,000 fugitives surrendered four days in June 2008. The third at least one felony warrant, 618 had at Montclair State University; Debra sembly Speaker, replacing retiring during the four-day program, making it the second largest turnout for the largest was Camden, where 2,245 least one misdemeanor warrant, 565 DiLorenzo, president and CEO of the Assemblyman Joseph Roberts (LD-5, national program. Roughly 70 percent of those who surrendered were from Essex County and 20 percent were from Union County. individuals turned themselves in over had traffic warrants, and 369 had no Chamber of Commerce Southern New Camden). The big fight, though, will four days in November 2008. outstanding warrant. Combined, a Jersey; Jon Hanson, chairman and be for the Senate Presidency where U.S. Marshal James Plousis said, total of 4,389 warrants for the fugi- founder of the Hampshire Real Es- Senator Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, Rotary Announces Topics “We are more than pleased with the tives have been cleared, of which 361 tate Companies, and Alfred Koeppe, Gloucester), is trying to replace Sena- success of this program. Due to the were felony warrants. executive director of the Newark Al- tor Richard Codey (LD-27, West Or- hard work of many agencies espe- “We’re talking about people who are liance and the former president and ange), who had held the position since For Upcoming Meetings cially in Essex and Union Counties, not involved in violent crimes, people chief operating officer of PSE&G. 2004. He was co-president with ex- Fugitive Safe Surrender in Newark who have made mistakes and are trying Former New Jersey Attorney General senator John Bennett (R-Monmouth) WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and has exceeded all previous efforts ex- to repair them,” Union County Pros- David Samson will head the Christie in 2002 and 2003 during a 20-20 split of Westfield, a local service organi- Union Counties. He will discuss cur- cept that in Detroit. In fact, our initia- ecutor Ted Romankow said. “This was Transition Team. between Democrats and Republicans. zation of professional women and rent legislation as well as his legisla- tive had a larger turnout than Detroit’s more rewarding for everyone than bring- New Jersey Delegation Votes Zogby Poll: 72 Percent of Voters men who live or work in the tive agenda and priorities, and will in relation to the population of the ing them in handcuffs.” 7-6 in Favor of Health Bill Believe Dems Will Lose Seats Westfield area, has released its answer questions from the audience. The House of Representatives A majority of likely voters (72 schedule of upcoming meeting pro- December 15 – “Broadway Sing- voted, 220-2315, to pass the overhaul percent) believe that a modern Ameri- grams. ers Holiday Concert.” The Broadway Bagger to Co-Chair of health insurance legislative last can electoral tradition will hold and The club meets 50 weeks per year Singers is an extracurricular singing week. The New Jersey Congressional the President’s party will lose seats from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch in group made up of select seventh- and delegation voted, 7-6, in favor of the in the upcoming 2010 Congressional the second-floor Kellogg Room of eighth-grade students from Edison Christie Task Force legislation mostly along party lines. elections, according to a new Zogby the Westfield Area “Y,” located at Intermediate School in Westfield WESTFIELD — Former State Sena- ate director of the Office of Manage- Seven of the eight Democratic Con- Poll. Forty-one percent of likely vot- 220 Clark Street in Westfield. Guests which tours frequently both in and tor Richard Bagger of Westfield and ment and Budget under President gressmen supported the bill with all ers believe the Democrats will lose are always welcome. The program outside of the school district. The Robert Grady, an aide to former Gover- George W. Bush. He also served as five Republicans voting against it. seats, but not the majority in either schedule is as follows: ensemble will sing a collection of nor Thomas H. Kean, will chair Gover- chief of staff to former U.S. Rep. Rep. John Adler (D-3) was the only the House of Representatives or the November 24 – “Westfield His- seasonal favorites. nor-elect Christopher Christie’s transi- Millicent Fenwick and was a profes- Democrat to vote against the bill. Senate while nearly one-third (31 torical Society: New Directions.” So- December 22 – “Ho, Ho, Ho – tion task force on budget and taxes. sor at the Stanford University Busi- The legislation heads to the United percent) believe Congressional ciety President Nancy Priest will dis- Holiday Party.” Members are asked Mr. Bagger, a senior vice-presi- ness School for 10 years. States Senate where 51 votes would Democrats will lose at least one of cuss the organization’s plans for the to bring cookies to share and one dent Pfizer executive, chaired the As- The task force will help develop be needed for passage but 60 (all 60 their two majorities. future and the long-term benefits to small, fun gift for a grab bag. sembly Appropriations Committee recommendations to address the state’s Democrats) are sought to avoid a Only 5 percent believe Republi- local citizens of their efforts towards There will be no meeting on De- from 1998 to 2002 when Christine deficit of over $8 billion for the com- filibuster and begin debate on the bill. cans will lose seats in the 2010 elec- historic preservation. cember 29. Whitman was governor. He served in ing fiscal year 2011, and to respond to Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.), tions and 14 percent say it will be a December 1 – “Author: Rich Hab- Anyone interested in attending a the Assembly from 1993 to 2002 and the shortfall in projected state rev- an independent Democrat, said he close election and there will not be a its, The Daily Success Habits of program or learning more about Ro- in the Senate from 2002 to 2003. Mr. enues in the current fiscal year 2010, would not support a government-op- major shift either way. Even a major- Wealthy Individuals.” Thomas C. tary in Westfield may contact Mark Bagger was chairman of the Assem- according to a statement released by tion while Senator Ben Nelson (D- ity of Democrats surveyed (56 per- Corley, a Certified Public Accoun- Swingle, president, at (908) 379-2705 bly Appropriations Committee from Mr. Christie’s transition office. Nev.) has said he will not support any cent) believe their party will lose seats tant, Certified Financial Planner and or e-mail [email protected]. 1998 to 2002. He is a former council- bill that looks like the House version, in the election, while a majority of president of Cerefice and Company, man and mayor of Westfield. Lance Launches Food CPAs, will share the findings of his See More Government saying the $1.1 trillion House bill is Republicans (54 percent) believe they Mr. Grady, former chairman of Drive for FoodBank “absolutely too high”. will gain the majority in at least one five years researching the daily hab- On Pages 17 & 18 Carlyle Venture Partners, served as Ex-Eagle’ Runyan Ponders house of Congress. its of the wealthy and the poor. What communications director under Gov- WESTFIELD – Rep. Leonard Lance All 535 House seats and 36 of the he discovered is now the subject of ernor Kean and as executive associ- (R-7th) has announced that his Westfield Run for Congress in N.J. the new financial self-help book, Reading is Good For You congressional office is holding a spe- Former Philadelphia Eagles’ player 100 Senate seats will be up in next year’s mid-term elections, including “Rich Habits,” due out early next Bramnick Sponsoring cial food drive through Monday, No- Jon Runyan is considering a bid as a year. vember 23. All food items collected Republican against freshman Demo- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), December 8 – “Congressman DVD Drive for Troops will be donated to the Community cratic Rep. John Adler (D-3rd) in Leonard Lance – State of the Union.” WESTFIELD — The legislative FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside. 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Representatives in November 2008 (LD-21, Westfield) is sponsoring a non-perishable food items, such as Also under consideration is state place Mel Martinez), Arlene Specter (D-Pa., a former Republican). to represent New Jersey’s Seventh DVD collection drive for the enjoy- pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, rice, beans Senator Christopher Connors (LD-9, Congressional District, Mr. Lance ment of United States troops serving (bags or cans), family size bottles of will speak about the condition of the overseas. juice, sugar, tuna, canned soups, pasta district, which includes parts of goleader.com/subscribe New and gently-used DVDs will sauce, canned vegetables (carrots, green Helping Accident be collected at the legislative office, beans, sweet peas), canned fruit, and located on the second floor at 251 cookies. Donated food can be dropped North Avenue, West, Westfield, off at Mr. Lance’s office through No- Victims Everyday through Friday, January 8. 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