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School budget approvedc

By Vincent GragnaniManaging Editor

Voters elected a slate of three newmembers — Michael Bonaccorso,Carmen Brocato and Laura Caliguire— to the Board of Education Tuesday,and passed a $29.9 million budget bya margin of 60 to 40 percent.

Final vote tallies, released by thetown clerk Tuesday night are: Yes onthe budget, 1,220; no, 804; Bonaccor-so, 1,222; Brocato, 1,285; Caliguire,1,579; Cordasco, 904; and Spaziani,571.

"It's just a great night for our tick-et," said Bonaccorso, brother ofMayor Sal Bonaccorso. "It's time toshoot for excellence. People wantresults."

Brocato called the evening's results"exciting."

"It's good to win," he said. "We'llnow do everything in our power to dothe best things for our children."

Caliguire said she was eager toserve, and excited not just about herown election, but about the approvalof the budget

"This will keep our schools on apositive, upward slide," she said."We'll now have extra programs forour kids."

The $29.9 million budget includesa $25.5 million tax levy. To the ownerof the average Clark home, assessed at$118,000, that means a $90 school taxincrease.

The budget includes funds toreplace the roof at Frank K. HehnlySchool, replace the gymnasium floorat Carl H. Kumpf School, and add acomputer technology teacher and aphysical education teacher. It also pro-vides for staff reductions — twoteachers at Arthur L. Johnson HighSchool and one secretarial position atValley Road School.

A slow but steady stream of voterstrickled into various polling placesTuesday afternoon and evening —almost 2,000 people total.

Poll workers at Town Hall saidthey had a line when polls opened at 2p.m.

Many brought their children along,casting votes that will likely influencetheir education.

Jeffrey King towed his 4-year-oldtwins to Town Hall in a wagon, thenbrought them inside as he cast his bal-lot for "candidates one, two andthree," — the slate.

"I know the mayor," he said. "Itrust his word, and I like what he's

done for my town and my family."Two retired educators, both eight-

year residents of Clark, said they cameout on election day to support thetown's schools.

"We're supportive of schools,administrators, teachers, students andcurriculum," said one of the two, whoasked not to be identified. "We want tosee the budget pass."

"It's the future of Clark," his wifeadded. "Schools are the future ofClark."

Lenny Cutro, a father of fourschool-age children, said he supportedthe slate of .three candidates, but notthe proposed budget.

"I'm very interested in what'sgoing on in the schools, and very highon Bonaccorso, Brocato and Caligu-ire," he said. "I worked with Mike inother organizations in town. He doesvery good work, and he's got the rightframe of mind with schools and howto get them on track."

Cutro called for better organizationto save money.

"I think that group has a good mindon where the fat is: salaries and howthe Board of Education is run," hesaid. "I voted no on the budget."

Christel Andrew, a 50-plus-year

Photo By Barbara Kokkalis

Krista Ginesi and Sarah Mellilo, who play on the J&E Auto team, watch as balloons arelaunched from the softbaii field during Saturday's opening day ceremonies.

Field dedicated to rec directorBy Vincent Gragnani

Managing EditorKicking off the girls' softbaii season, the township of

Clark dedicated a softbaii field behind town hall to thememory of Keith Dolan, the recreation director who diedlast year at age 44.

Wayne Brink, president of the girls' softbaii league,addressed a crowd gathered Saturday morning on the soft-ball field. He spoke about Dolan's reputation as a coach,particularly his positive attitude.

"His ultimate goal was achieving continued improve-ment and making a difference," Brink said. "Keith led byexample. He led with integrity."

Dolan was the softbaii league for 10 years as coach andwas president of its board of directors from 1999 to 2001.

Members of Dolan's family helped unveil a stone in thecomer of the field. The stone recognized Dolan's "drive,

determination and dedication to our girls.""His legacy will live forever in our hearts," it read.The day began with a parade along Westfield Avenue

and also included ceremonial first pitches by Mayor SalBonaccorso and other town leaders.

Adrian Oddi, vice president of the league, called the day,"a fitting tribute to a very inspirational man."

Jack Baumann, Dolan's father-in-law, said he wasmoved by the turnout of people.

"This here is just amazing," he said. "I just think thecommunity has always been a gathering of people. Theyshow up in support of every aspect of the community."

More than 350 girls participate in softbaii, according toBrink, who has been involved in the league for eight years.Softball games began at 1 p.m., with Julia Dolan, Keith'sdaughter, pitching on the field newly renamed for herfather.

Scouts take over council meetingBy Vincent Gragnani

Managing EditorEight Cub Scouts, ages 9 and 10,

learned a hands-on lesson about towngovernment, as they delivered reports,passed ordinances and voted on reso-lutions, for real, at Monday night'sTownship Council meeting.

Each scout was paired with a mem-ber of the council, speaking and votingas prompted by the council member.

Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, who hand-ed his chair and microphone toMichael Cieslak for the meeting,called it one of the best 45 minutes oftown governance.

"I hope they got a lesson tonight intown government," he said. "And Iwant them to understand that themayor and council are approachable.They can work with us, and we can bea part of their lives.

"I think it was a success," headded. "Everyone seemed to have anice evening."

Alice Dietze, den mother of Cub

Scout Pack 145, Den 10, helped pre-pare the students for the takeovermeeting. They learned about the dif-ferent roles in various parts of the gov-ernment, and they met with the mayorbefore the meeting.

"All of them wanted to be themayor," she said," but we taught themthat government is not just one person. in charge."

The scouts drew numbers justbefore the meeting to determine whowould be paired up with whom.

Nicholas Pieros, sitting in forCouncil President Frank Mazzarella,did much of the talking during themeeting.

"I learned that it's fun to be a coun-cil member," he said afterward. "I mayrun someday."

Mazzarella said he too enjoyed themeeting, and he hopes it leads to moreinvolvement on their part.

"It's very important that our youthget involved," he said. "If we can nur-ture them at a young age, it may

Photo By Reena Rose Sibayan

Margaret Miller signs in with poll worker Jean Palumbo at the Charles Brewer Schoolpolling station before casting her ballot during Tuesday's Board of Education election.

resident of Clark who said he nevermisses an election, also voted againstthe budget.

"No matter what they say, bonds orno bonds, they're going to raise your

taxes," he said. "No matter what kindsof bonds they have, they're going toraise taxes anyway."

Amy Gomes, a lifelong resident ofClark, said even if her taxes go up, she

still supports increased funding for theschools.

"Even if taxes are raised, it's stillworth it," she said. "'It's going to come

See SCHOOL, Page 2

White smoke has locals glued to TVBy Vincent Gragnani

Managing EditorWhile white smoke was still

pouring from the Sistine Chapelchimney Tuesday, signifying theelection of a new pope, Father JohnChadwick, parochial vicar of St.Agnes Parish, was already in frontof the television, eagerly awaitingthe announcement.

"It was lunchtime," he said. "Thesecretaries called us up. We grabbedour sandwiches, got in front of theTV.-and stayed, glufed-to.it," -•

Minutes later, Cardinal MedinaEstevez of Chile announced thatGerman Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger,once prefect of the Congregation forthe Doctrine of the Faith, had beenelected pope and would take thename Benedict XVI.

"Dear brothers and sisters, afterour great pope, John Paul II, the ear-dinals have elected me, a simple,humble worker in God's vineyard,"the newly elected pope said. "I amconsoled by the fact that the Lordknows how to work and how to act,even with insufficient tools, and Iespecially trust in your prayers.

"In the joy of the resurrectedLord, trustful of his permanent help,we go ahead, sure that God willhelp, and Mary, his most belovedmother, stands on out side," headded.

"It's exciting stuff," Chadwicksaid. "It's hard not to be movedwhen you watch it. Now we lookforward to seeing what the HolySpirit has in mind for us."

The choice of Ratzinger surprised

Chadwick, only because of an oldsaying that says that cardinals whoare widely talked about as potentialpopes are generally not elected.

Chadwick added that Ratzinger is"certainly loyai to John Paul II" andthat he trusts in the Holy Spirit interms of what the future holds.

Though Chadwick cannot imag-ine any drastic changes the new popewill make that will affect the lives ofhis parishioners, he said his flockcan expect to hear special prayersfor the new pope during the Massesof the next several days.

Msgr. James Choma, pastor of St.Agnes, was away Tuesday when theelection was announced, and as ofTuesday evening, Chadwick had notyet spoken to him about their newspiritual leader.

encourage them to look at our futureand their future. This is Clark's des-tiny, what Clark will be in 20 years,"

During the meeting, the councilpassed an ordinance approving theacquisition of communication equip-ment, and a new fire pumper. Thecouncil also introduced two ordi-nances and passed several resolutions.

Township Clerk Kathleen Leonardexplained to that all votes, while beingcast out loud by the scouts, wererecorded as votes by council members."It was cute," she said. "I thoughtthey'd be more nervous, but they didan amazing job."

Also participating in the meetingwere Douglas Adams, sitting in forCouncilwoman Angel Albanese, RyanSpinwell for Township Attorney TomWalsh, Jimmy Dietze for CouncilmanPatrick O'Connor, Tyler Ringwood forCouncilwoman Sheila Whiting, RichieStockl for Councilman Brian Toal andNicholas Venditto for CouncilmanAlvin Barr.

Photos By Reena Rose Sibayan

JUST LIKE THE JERSEY SHORE —Ann Johnson, left, Brittany Pellettieri, 1*0, and hermother, Precy, watch the character wheel stop at a winning number — Johnson's — dur-ing Boardwalk Weekend at St. Agnes School on Friday. Below, Dot Your Face crownsSarah Castro, 10, of Avenel with a balloon spider she made for her.

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Firefighters respond to various callsThe Clark Fire Department

responded to a Hutchinson Street resi-dence for a report of an odor of gaso-line inside the residence at 9:42 p.m.Friday.

An investigation included checkingthe residence with a meter for detect-ing concentrations of explosive vaporsand opening sanitary sewer covers forpossible infiltration of gasoline intothe sewer system. The source of theodor was traced to an open turpentinecontainer in the basement of the resi-dence. The odor was ventilated fromthe residence.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Terminal Avenue business for anautomatic fire alarm activation at 8p.m. Friday and 5:09 p.m. April 4.

Investigation determined that asmoke detector was activated bysmoke from contractors placing tar ona roof.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Terminal Avenue business for anautomatic fire alarm activation Fridayat 5:21 p.m.

Investigation determined that asmoke detector was activated by unat-tended cooking. The smoke was venti-lated from the area to permit a reset ofthe fire alarm system.

• The Fire Department was dis-patched to the Parkway traffic circlefor a report of a brush fire Friday at10:48 a.m. The fire was extinguished.

• The Fire Department was dis-patched to a Terminal Avenue businessfor a report of a fire alarm activationApril 14 at 6:54 a.m.

Investigation determined that aheat detector was activated for noapparent reason and building manage-ment was advised to have the firealarm system repaired.

• The Fire Department was dis-patched to a Central Avenue super-market for an automatic fire alarmsystem activation at 2:08 p.m. April13. Investigation determined that achild had pulled a fire alarm pull-boxstation. The fire alarm system wasreset.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Central Avenue golf course main-tenance shed for an automatic firealarm activation April 12 at 5:34 p.m.

Investigation determined that asmoke detector was activated bysmoke caused by an employee operat-ing a torch in the area of the smokedetector.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Madison Hill Road residence for areport of a carbon monoxide detector

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activation April l l a 2:23 p.m.Investigation confirmed elevated

levels of carbon monoxide. The resi-dence was evacuated and the housewas ventilated. The gas companyresponded to the scene to determinethe source of the carbon monoxide andto make any necessary repairs.

• Union County Mutual Aidrequested one rescue truck companyto respond to the scene of a house firein Cranford at 5:33 a.m. April 11. Fire-fighter breathing air supply bottleswere refilled while the rescue compa-ny was at the scene.

• Union County Mutual Aidrequested one engine company torespond to the City of Elizabeth at11:37 p.m. April 8 to provide fire pro-tection services while Elizabeth'screws were busy with a structure fire.

• The Fire Department respondedto a cultural center on Broadway for afire alarm activation April 8 at 8:28p.m. Investigation determined that afire alarm pull-box was pulled, how-ever no one was found at the box. Thefire alarm system was reset.

• All members of the fire depart-ment staffed the fire houses in a stand-by manner to reduce response timedue to the interruption of the town-ship's water supply caused by a watermain break April 8 at 6:01 p.m. Inaddition, large capacity water tankerswere requested from Mutual Aid toprovide an emergency water supply.Four large capacity water tankersresponded to Clark from Hardyston,Highland Lakes, Kinnelon and Rox-bury Townships as well as UnionCounty Mutual Aid coordinators.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Westfield Avenue constructionproject for an automatic fire alarmactivation at 2:39 p.m. April 8. Inves-tigation determined that smoke from adrilling project had activated one ofthe smoke detectors.

• The Fire Department respondedto a fire alarm at a Westfield Avenueresidence April 7 at 3:59 p.m. Investi-gation determined that dust fromsheetrock work had activated a smokedetector.

• The Fire Department was dis-patched to extinguish a large brush firealong the railroad tracks behind OakRidge Golf Course April 5 at 4:03p.m.

• The Fire Department participated

School budget gains approval of Clark voters(Continued from Page 1)

out one way or another. It's better tosee it come out for the right thing. Weshould provide as much as we can forour students."

Gomes declined to say who shewas supporting, but she said she fol-lowed the candidates closely andvoted for the best candidates.

A former student in Clark's publicschools, Gomes said she remembershow important school board electionswere to her when she was too young tovote, so now she keeps in mind thestudents of Clark when she votes.

A teacher in the Clark school sys-tem who declined to be named said hevoted for the budget and would like tosee staff added, technology increased,and various programs strengthened.

"We need money for buildings,keeping class sizes down in highschools and keeping as many pro-grams as possible," he said.

The newly elected candidates willreplace incumbents Wendy Griffin,Karen Amalfe and board PresidentJames Rooney, all of whom did notseek re-election.

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in the TopOfB bio-terrorism drill con-ducted at the high school April 5 at1:30 p.m.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Sunset Drive residence for areport of smoke coming from a chim-ney at 8:46 a.m. April 5. Investigationdetermined that an oil furnace techni-cian was making repairs to a furnacewhen a blowback from the furnacehad occurred.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Coldevin Road residence for atoaster oven fire April 5 at 8:36 a.m.

The fire was extinguished by thehomeowner prior to the fire depart-ment's arrival. The fire departmentchecked for any possible extension tothe surrounding contents or structureand the smoke was ventilated from theresidence.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Raritan Road residence for areport of open burning in the backyardApril 4 at 9:16 p.m. Investigationdetermined that the fire was not openburning and was contained.

• Union County Mutual Aidrequested that the Clark Fire Depart-ment remain on standby with a rescuecompany and boats as well as a waterrescue team to join with any rescueeffort that might be required to assistother parts of the state affected by theheavy rainfall April 3 at 9:38 a.m.

• The Fire Department was dis-patched to a Raritan Road restaurantfor a fire alarm activation April 3 at10:31 p.m. Investigation determinedthat a smoke detector was activated byrain water running through the detec-tor. The fire alarm company wascalled to make repairs.

• The Fire Department respondedto the southbound Garden state Park-way for a report of a motor vehicleaccident with entrapment at 4:18 p.m.April 2.

• The Fire Department respondedto the area of Prescott Turn April 2 at1:44 a.m. for a reported car fire. Inves-tigation determined that the vehiclewas overheated.

• The Fire Department respondedto a Conger Way residence for a reportof a smoke condition in the basementMarch 28 at 7:20 p.m.

Investigation determined that theowner reported extinguishing a smallfire in the basement which was proba-bly due to a power strip lying in water.The residence was checked for anyextension of fire in the structure andthe power to the house was secured.

COMMUNITY CALENDARThe Community Calendar is prepared by The Clark Eagle to inform

residents of various community activities and governmental meetings. Topublicize your community events, mail your schedule to: The Clark Eagle,Attn: managing editor, P.O. Box 3109, Union, 07083.

Today• The Hyatt Hills Golf Commission on Raritan Road will meet the third

Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.• The Clark Department, in conjunction with Dr. Tricia Mastropietro,

will offer free posture screeenings to residents at the Charles H. BrewerMunicipal Building cafetereia between noon and 1 p.m. The screeningswill involve a visual posture check and posture screenings using a bi-lat-eral weight scale. Pre-registration is not required.

For more information call Nancy Raymond, Health Officer at 732-388-3600 ext. 3045.

• The Clark Senior monthly meeing will be at 1 p.m. in the cafeteria ofthe Senior Citizen Center, 430 Westfield Ave. The guest speaker will beAlan Pirrello, a health service coordinator, for Life Line Screening Radi-ology New York City. His topic will be "Providing health screeening toyour community's opulation and identifying health risks before theybecome serious." Refreshments will be served.

For more information call Phyllis at 732-382-7134.Monday

• The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. in thecouncil chambers in the Public Safety Building, 315 Westfield Ave.

Tuesday• The organizational meeting of the Board of Education will be at 7:30

p.m. in the Media Center at Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 WestfieldAvenue.

Wednesday- The Board of Trustees of Clark Public Library will meet at 7:30 p.m.

in Room 30 in the Charles Brewer Municipal Building, 430 WestfieldAvenue.

UpcomingApril 30

• The I Oth annual country western dinner dance to benefit St. JudeChildren's Research Hospital will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Gran Centu-rions, 440 Madison Hill Road. The night of entertainment will featureMiss Babs & The Kickin' Boogie Band and DJs Jim & Wanda York. The$35 donation includes sit-down prime rib dinner, beer, wine and sodaincluded. There will be a S40 donation is purchased after April 15. Therewill be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

For ticket information, call Ray Fleming at 732-382-7167.May 4

• The Clark Environmental Commission will meet in Room 16 of theBrewer Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Ave., at 8 p.m.

Ongoing• Diversity Art Gallery, located in Union County Baptist Church, 4 Val-

ley Road, Clark, will hold its 14th exhibition with the spring focus onflowers, through June 12, every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., and by appoint-ment.

The award-winning artists are Burton Longenbach of Clark, Gi WanSong of Fanwood and Cynthia Dawley of Cranford in oils; Lisa Rejowskiof Jackson in colored pencil; Paula Pearl of Fanwood in quilts, and NancyOn of Berkeley Heights and Jan Bogdanski of Colonia in photography.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-574-1479 or visit www.diversityart.com.

• The Skulski Art Gallery of the Polish Cultural Foundation, 177 Broad-way, will present an exhibit of prints and paintings by Matthew Kazimier-ski through May 6.

The Skulski Art Gallery is open to the public Monday through Fridayfrom 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Aleksandra K. Nowak, gallerydirector, at 908-587-5280.

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Nicole Perserchia, Holly Brewer and Manssa Curti of the Plumbing Trends team carry L - V S S i L i J i mMfflamMfflmmBHBBJr jj*i Jml:; Ti ltheir banner as they enter the field during the Clark Girls' Softball opening day ceremo- Christina Hoening of the Ward and Daughters Trucking firm takes in the view from a truckny on Saturday along the parade route.

Two girls carry flags and wave to fans from a truck during the parade the preceded theopening ceremony.

Nicole Nugent and Kirsen O'Connor, teammates on the Madison Hill Florist and Nurseryinstructional team, share a moment during ceremonies at the softball field dedication.

Ford receives honorary life membershipOn March 18, Jack Ford was

awarded an Honorary Life Member-ship in the New Jersey DistributiveEducation Clubs of America, anassociation of students and teachersof marketing, management andentrepreneurship.

This prestigious award is inrecognition of Ford's 32 years asDECA advisor and marketingteacher at Arthur L. Johnson HighSchool. New Jersey State DECAAdvisor Gene Adams and the NJState DECA ACtion Team presentedFord with a plaque and award at theDECA Conference in Cherry Hill.

DECA is the largest vocationalyouth club in America. DECA spon-sors a co-curricular CompetitiveEvents Program with more than$40,000 in cash awards, and awards$250,000 in scholarships annually.It provides leadership training, con-ferences for networking, buildingskills and competing, as well as cor-porate support and partnerships withmore than 60 national businessesand educational institutions.

Arthur L. Johnson High Schoolhas had a DECA Club since itopened in 1957. Under Ford's lead-ership, ALJ has always had 100 per-

cent DECA membership, drawnfrom his marketing and businessmanagement classes.

Ford received a bachelor of artsdegree in distributive education anda master of arts degree in marketingeducation from Montclair State Uni-versity. He also earned a Sixth Yearlevel by attending several area col-leges.

Ford began teaching at Arthur L.Johnson in September 1973. Whileat ALJ, he has served as the headindoor track coach and head golfcoach. He was also the businessadvisor for the yearbook, The Lance.

Man arrested on warrant

Jack Ford

Newspapers announce new director of marketingBy David Jablonski

Associate EditorJoe Renna became the new market-

ing director for Worrall CommunityNewspapers on March 21. Born andraised in the Peterstown section ofElizabeth, Renna has lived for the pastfour years in Cranford with his wife of15 years, Tina, and their two daugh-ters, Angela, 13, and Mia, 12.

After graduating from New JerseyCity University in 1982 with a degreein commercial art, Renna started hisown business in 1984 called RentecDesign Studio.

This full-service marketing, adver-

tising and printing company special-ized in municipal marketing. Workingwith local governments and theiragencies, special improvement dis-tricts, urban enterprise zones andchambers of commerce, Renna spe-cialized in community developing,which included publications.

Renna has started a few publica-tions out of his studio, includingTiranga in New Jersey, serving morethan 100,000 natives of India living inNew Jersey, and the newspaper,Around About Peterstown. AlthoughRenna sold his business in 2000, thesenewspapers are still being published.

In addition tothese projects,Renna has beenpolitically activein his community,serving on theRahway Chamberof Commerce foreight years,including four aspresident A certi-fied publicadministrator and member of theAmerican Society of Public Adminis-trators, he has also been active on thetask force that formed the Rahway

Renna

Special Improvement District and thenserved on its board.

Although he ran for freeholder inUnion County in 2003 and 2004,Renna still found time to be a youthminister at St. Anthony's Church inElizabeth, a mentor on projects atRoselle Catholic High School andhelp St. Joseph's Social Service Cen-ter in Elizabeth. He was alsoemployed by the County of Union aspublic relations coordinator from 2001to 2003. In December, Renna earned amaster's degree in public administra-tion from Kean University, achievinga 4.0 grade point average.

Thompson named teacher of the month for March at ALJ High School

Kreem S. Awkaward, 24, ofCarteret, was arrested Saturday in thevicinity of the 100 block of WestfieldAvenue on an outstanding warrant forcontempt of court for motor vehicleviolations totaling S314. He was alsoissued summonses for no insuranceand driving while suspended. Hisvehicle was impounded and removedfrom the scene by B&L towing com-pany, and he was subsequentlyreleased after posting bail.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a vehicle parkedat a residence on Hilltop Avenue Sun-day.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a residence on the400 block of Madison Hill Road Sun-day.

• Police responded to a report of atheft of a motor vehicle parked on Val-ley Road Sunday.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a motor vehicleparked at a residence on LoeserAvenue Sunday.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a motor vehicleparked on Harold Drive Sunday.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a motor vehicleparked on Valley Road Sunday.

• Police responded to a report of atheft of items from a motor vehicleparked at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on

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• Police responded to a report of amotor vehicle accident with one injuryin the Garden State Parkway Circle,Friday. On arrival one patient wastransported to Rahway Hospital.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a residence on the700 block of Willick Road April 14.

• Police responded to a report ofcriminal mischief to a motor vehicle inthe vicinity of Garden State ParkwayCircle April 13.

• Police arrested Raymond L. Cal-houn of Orange April 12 at the Mill-burn Police Department, on an out-standing warrant for contempt of courtfor motor vehicle violations. He wastransported to Union County Jail.

• Police responded to a report ofidentity theft, April 12, from a residentof Gertrude Street. The incident isunder investigation.

• Police responded to a report of ahit-and-run motor vehicle accidentwith no injuries in the vicinity of the200 block of Central Avenue April 11.

• Police responded to a report of ahit-and-run motor vehicle accidentwith no injuries in the vicinity of the1100 block of Raritan Road April 11.

Joy Thompsonis the teacher ofthe month forMarch at ArthurL. Johnson HighSchool in Clark.

Thompsonwas born in Sum-mit and grew up _in Scotch Plains. ThompsonShe graduated from Scotch Plains-

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She received a bachelor of arts inEnglish education with concentrationsin creative writing and journalismfrom Montclair State University in2001.

Thompson began her teachingcareer at Bloomfield High School,where she taught English and was the

advisor to the student newspaper fortwo years. She came to Arthur L.Johnson in 'September 2003. Sheteaches senior English and is the year-book advisor.

She has begun her master's degreein educational leadership at FairleighDickinson University and is workingtoward her supervisor's and princi-pal's certificates.

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A fitting tributeKeith Dolan meant a lot to the Township of Clark. It's

obvious from the number of people who came out Saturdayfor the opening of the Clark girls' softball league openingday. But it wasn't just opening day, it was also a time toremember Dolan — and also make sure years from now,people still remember Dolan and his contribution to thecommunity.

Dolan died last year, at the age of just 44, having beenrecreation director and also a key cog in the operation of thegirls' softball league. He served as a coach for 10 years andwas president of the league's board of directors from 1999to 2001.

The township dedicated a softball field behind theCharles H. Brewer Municipal Building on Westfield Avenuein memory of Dolan. A stone in the corner of the field wasunveiled, with an inscription describing Dolan's contribu-tions.

It's a fitting memorial to a man who dedicated so muchtime and energy to the Township of Clark, and particularlythe girls' softball league. The place where much of his ener-gy helped to create an atmosphere of camaraderie, fun andlearning for youngsters of the tonwship. Now, every time aClark girl steps up to the plate or takes the mound, or a par-ent cheers them on from the sidelines, they'll be remindedof Keith Dolan's contributions. .

Happy PassoverPesach, known as Passover in English, the most com-

monly observed Jewish holiday, begins Saturday night.Pesach begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nis-san and comes from the Hebrew root Peh-Samech-Chet,meaning to pass through, to pass over, to exempt or to spare.It refers to the fact that God "passed over" the houses of theJews when he was slaying the firstborn of Egypt.

Passover lasts seven days, eight days outside of Israel.The first and last days of the holiday, or first two and lasttwo outside of Israel, are days on which no work is permit-ted. Work is permitted on the intermediate days. The Fast ofthe Firstborn, commemorating the fact that the firstbornJewish males in Egypt were not killed during the finalplague, is normally observed the day before Passover. WhenPassover begins on a Saturday night, the Fast of the First-born is observed on Thursday instead.

But Passover is more than just the commemoration of theflight of Jews from Egypt; it is a celebration of freedom.Freedom might seem only a word, especially with the con-straints of bills or-a mortgage or work, but we need onlylook at a child to be reminded what freedom means. Look atyour child, immersed in play, assured his or her mother orfather will feed, protect and answer any concerns. This iswhy Passover, the festival of freedom, is so much the festi-val of the child. For it is the child who evokes in us the real-ization that we, too, are children of God, and are thus inher-ently and eternally free.

Celebrate Earth DayAlthough Earth Day is celebrating its 35th anniversary

this year, it can actually trace its roots back to 1962, whenSen. Gaylord Nelson first began to consider a way to makethe state of our environment an issue in the politics of thecountry. In November 1962, the idea of a national conserva-tion tour first occurred to him and by September 1963, Pres-ident John F. Kennedy began the first such tour. Althoughthe tour did not succeed, the seeds of Earth Day were plant-ed and, in spring 1970, a grassroots protest on behalf of theenvironment proved very successful, evolving into whatEarth Day has become today.

Earth Day has become a national movement and, whetherit's the enforcement of the Clean Air Act, concern about thelevel of mercury emissions now considered acceptable bythe federal government or the increase in the amount of pes-ticide used on our crops, this day helps highlight howhumanity can affect the environment — for better or forworse. On Earth Day, we need to remember that, as thedominant species on this planet, we must take steps to pre-serve our home for ourselves and for future generations. It'sour responsibility.

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PARISH CARNIVAL —Eleven-year-oldsMegan Hoose and Eliz-abeth Gallo, both ofScotch Plains, and Tay-lor Foster of Ciark try topop water balloons dur-ing Boardwalk Week-end at St. Agnes SchoolFriday.

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Home lighting methods varied a century ago; It may seem odd to residents inRoselle where we have enjoyed elec-tric lighting in our homes for 122years that there were other methods ofillumination in use before 1883. Someof those early forms even remained iniise despite the obvious success ofEdison's incandescent light bulb. Itwas not until 1924 that the last holdouthouse in nearby Rahway was finallywired for electricity.

Back in Abraham Clark's time, themost popular forms of house lightingwere candles, oil lamps and perhaps afire in the fireplace. Candles could bemade by anyone who bothered toobtain the raw material, and fire woodwas a byproduct of clearing the landfor farming. Oil was another matter,and in the early days it was obtainedby some sailors going out to sea andcatching whales.

As early as 1669, John Ogden ofElizabethtown held a license issued byGovernor Carteret that gave theOgden Company the right to catchwhales in the waters from Sandy Hookto Barnegat Bay. In those days whal-ing could be done not far from landusing small boats.

The material for candle-makingcame from several sources, includingthe fat left over from cooking the meatfor family meals. In most kitchens amoid for making candles could befound, although today those molds aremuseum pieces. The candles that weremade in those molds worked alright asa light source, but burned with a ratherunpleasant odor.

Another type of candle that burned

The WayIt WasBy William Frolich

with a much more pleasing odor wasthe bayberry candle, and bayberrybushes grew wild along the New Jer-sey Shore. The berries from theseplants are little balls about 3/16th ofan inch in diameter and it takes a greatnumber of them to make one candle.

A common method of making can-dles was to dip the wick strings into apot of molten wax, and withdraw themwith a very small amount of waxclinging to them. The wicks were sus-pended from wooden sticks, and anumber of sticks were prepared forcandle-making.

As each stick was lifted from thepot it was set aside for the wax to cool,and another stick of wick was dippedinto the wax. Repeated dipping wasnecessary in order to build up enoughwax to produce a useful candle.

A very popular from of lighting inuse years ago was the oil lamp. Anyliquid oil could be used in these lamps,and kerosene was the oil preferred,after it became obtainable. Even todayoil lamps can be purchased, althoughscented oils are the choice now. Oldoil lamps are collector items and canbe found in many homes, includingsome in Roselle.

The simplest such lamp is a smalltank for the oil and a wick fastened ina holder that also holds a glass chim-

ney. Add a wire handle and the lampbecomes a lantern that can be carriedfrom place to place. Care must betaken with this sort of lamp as this isthe type kicked over by Mrs.O'Leary's cow, which started theGreat Chicago Fire.

There was a great variety of parlorlamps made and sold in the latter partof the 19th century and some are stillaround as parlor decorations. Somehave large, fancy metal tanks that canhold a half-gallon of oil and a wireframe that supports a half globethrough which the chimney projects.Some of the half globes are adornedwith painted flowers or perhaps with aromantic setting, while others mayhave decorative cut glass features thatcast interesting patterns of lightaround the room at night.

All of these types of oil lamps con-tain a wide, braided wick in a holderthat can raise or lower the wick as itrests inside the glass chimney. In use,the chimney is lifted clear of the wick,and a lighted match is applied to ignitethe oil that soaks the wick. It is the oilthat burns; not the wick.

The intensity of the lamp-light canbe varied by raising or lowering thewick, although if too high, the wickwill cause the lamp to smoke and thecarbon will collect on the inside of thechimney. A weekly chore for a mem-ber of the household is to clean all ofthe lamp chimneys in the house.

Lowering the wick causes the lampto burn with less light, which was finefor romance, but not for reading. Awick turned down too low will cause

the flame to go out, as will blowingdown the chimney. A supply of match-es was usually kept nearby for lightingthe lamps.

In the good old days, kerosenecould be purchased in any generalstore in town, as there was a greatneed for it at home. Any responsiblechild could be sent to the store withthe kerosene can for another supply.The can usually held a gallon, ormaybe two gallons, and could be re-filled through the cap in the top of thecan. A small spout nearby was used torefill the lamps and sometimes thekerosene stove in the kitchen.

This spout had a screw-on cap thathad a tendency to get lost and it was acommon practice for the store keeperto push a bit of a potato on the spout asa cap to keep the oil from splashingout as the can was carried home.

Another form of lighting used to begas light. This form did not becomepopular until the gas company buriedpipes in the streets and added piping inthe houses.

Although gas has been used foryears for cooking and heating, thelocal gas company was known as theElizabethtown Illuminating Gas Com-pany. This was back in the 1850s andRoselle did not have gas until 1895,but we did have electricity by 1883.

A bit of Roselle trivia is that whenthe first Borough Hall was built in1910 and 1911, it was equipped withboth electricity and gas light.

William Frolich is president of theUnion County Historical Society.

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I have a habit of developing serialaddictions. In my time I have beenseduced by the perfumed grace ofHybrid Musk roses and enchanted bythe quiet charm of pulmonaria. For thelast couple of years I have been espe-cially passionate about hardy gerani-um. But now all those geraniums will 'have to share space in my affectionsand my perennial borders with a boun-tiful crop of hellebores.

Hellebores are members of theRanuncuiaceae or buttercup familyand are native to Europe, western Asiaand China. The flowers are relativelysimple, with five rounded or pointedpetals a piece. Hellebores have beenknown and used in gardens for cen-turies, and are reputed to have specifictherapeutic properties. As with manymedicinal plants, various parts, espe-cially the roots, can be toxic if ingest-ed in sufficient quantities. The flipside of that toxicity is that deer andother plant-eating varmints are notlikely to decimate your carefully tend-ed hellebore bed.

The catalogs are full of hellebores,especially the type known as Helle-borus orientalis, the Lenten rose.Most of those are actually Helleborusx hybridus, hybrids born of crossbreeding between two species, butpractically speaking, the name H. ori-entalis is so familiar that only planttaxonomists or hellebore purists quib-ble about it. Four specimens areblooming in my garden right now,

TheGardener'sApprenticeBy Elisabeth Ginsburg

their nodding five-petaled flowersdecked in either chartreuse, purple,greenish-pink or maroon-all colorstypical of H. orientalis.

Last year I indulged in Helleborusniger, the Christmas Rose. This helle-bore, whose dark-colored roots gaverise to the species name, has pristinewhite blooms, and is the earliest toopen. It doesn't flower at Christmashere, but the buds appear in mid-Feb-ruary and open about the first ofMarch. Now, in mid-April, the flowersare still on the plants, having aged to alovely shade of soft rose.

H. niger and H. orientalis both havehandsome, dark green segmentedleaves that are evergreen. By the endof winter, however, H. niger's leavesare usually quite ragged and disrep-utable looking. During spring clean-up it § best to cut off all the old leavesso that the new growth stands alone onthe 10 to 18 inch plants. Clearingaway the old growth also makes for abetter floral display.

My hellebore fascination has alsoled me to cultivate H. foetidus, theominously named "stinking" helle-

bore. The chartreuse blooms aresmaller — about three quarters of aninch across as opposed to two inches— than those of H. orientalis and H.niger, and they do not open as fully.H. foetidus is sometimes also knownas "bear's claw" hellebore because ofthe claw-like appearance of thesharply dissected leaves. The stalks,taller than those of some other species,can reach two feet. These plants arenot candy-box pretty, but they areexceptionally striking in the gardenand in arrangements.

To understand the allure of helle-bores you have to get beyond the obvi-ous. They are much more subtle plantsthan roses or iris, and their bloomsface downward for the most part. Youhave to either rum the flowers up asyou pass, or learn to appreciate thebeauty of the petals' reverses. Thoughthe color range has expanded greatly,many of the most common orientalistypes still seem either predominatelygreenish or purplish. These minorissues are offset by the blooms' pleas-ing shape. The petals often haveattractive "freckles" as well. Whileother plants bud, bloom and fade inthe blink of an eye, hellebores endure.

If you share my nascent helleboreaddiction, you will want to branch outfrom H. orientalis and find some of themany interesting species and cultivarsperfected by breeders all over theworld. I have ordered one of the pink,double-flowered cultivars from Pine

Knot Farms, a Virginia nursery thathas an extensive hellebore breedingprogram. Pine Knot has single anddouble orientalis hybrids in a numberof colors, including the hard-to-findyellow. I also covet H. argutifolius'Janet Starnes', that has generous clus-ters of small white flowers, pinkishstems and variegated foliage.

Eric Smith, a well-known Britishhellebore hybridizer, created theeponymous Helleborus x ericsmithii"Pink Beauty," another object of myhorticultural desire. Similar in growthhabit to H. Orientalis, its leaves aremarked with silver and the flowers aresoft pink. Eventually I will also buy H.x hybridus "Mrs. Betty Ranicar," aNew Zealand-bred hybrid with largedouble-petaled white flowers.

Hellebores are tolerant of a varietyof climate and soil conditions. In mygarden they live in light to moderateshade in well-drained clay soil that ison the acid end of the PH scale. Theyseem to appreciate a good blanket ofmulch.

For interesting hellebore hybridsand species, try Plant Delights Nurs-ery Inc., 9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh,N.C., 27603, 919-772-4794,www.plantdelights.com; or Pine KnotFarms Nursery, 681 RockchurchRoad, Clarksville, Va., 23927, 434-252-1990, www.pineknotfarms.com.

Elisabeth Ginsburg is a frequentcontributor to this newspaper.

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A new banner for Builders Club

Photo Courtesy Susan DoaghertyAt the Clark Kiwanis 12th annual spaghetti dinner at Zion Lutheran Church last month,President Ron Pask, center, presents the Kumpf Middle School Builders Club officers'with a new banner for the club's patches while co-presidents of the ALJ Key Club, left,lend their help. The Kiwanis Club and the middle school's service organizations serveddinner at the annual charity event to raise money for the scholarships for seniors whohave shown exemplary service and leadership.

AT THE LIBRARYCooking for kids

Railway Public Library, 2 City HallPlaza, will present "Creative Cookingfor Kids" in the Children's Depart-ment Saturday at 11 a.m.

Students in grades one, two andthree will learn how to make delicioustreats for themselves and their fami-lies. This limited seating programrequires no prior kitchen experience.

In order to have enough ingredientson hand, preregistration is required.This may be done in person in theChildren's Department or by calling732-340-1551 ext. 222. Preregistra-tion was required by yesterday.

For more information, call 732-340-1551 ext. 222.

Spring programsbegin Tuesday

Registration is continuing for thechildren's programs at Railway PublicLibrary. Rahway and Clark residentsmay register by phone at 732-340-1551 ext. 222 or in person in the Chil-dren's Department. Registration islimited.

The spring session will begin Tues-day and end on May 26. The chil-dren's program schedule will matchthe Rahway public school calendar.When the Rahway public schools arenot in session, children's programswill not be offered.

Three levels of programs will beheld in the Children's Program Roomof the library:

• "Time for Twos and Threes" is forchildren 2 and 3 years old. A parent oradult caregiver must attend thisapproximately 30-minute programwith their child. "Time for Twos andThrees" will be Monday and May 2, 9,16 and 23. Parents may select eitherthe 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. session.

• "Time for Fours and Fives" is forchildren 4 and 5 years old. A parent oradult caregiver must attend thisapproximately 30-minute programwith their child. "Time for Fours andFives" will be at 6:30 p.m. on April 28and May 5, 12,19 and 26.

• "Library Club Jr." is for studentsin grades one to three. This approxi-mately 45-minute program will be at6:30 p.m. A parent or adult caregivermust remain in the library while thisprogram is in session. "Library ClubJr." will be Wednesday and May 4, 11,18, and 25.

Book sale April 30Rahway Public Library, 2 City Hall

Plaza, will host a book sale April 30from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in theauditorium.

Proceeds from sales benefit thelibrary.

Library now has severalforeign language books

The Rahway Public Libraryannounced that, through a cooperativeborrowing agreement with NewarkPublic Library, a selection of foreign

language books is available forpatrons* to borrow.

Languages currently availableinclude Korean, Spanish, Haitian-Cre-ole, Gujarati, Hindi, and Polish.Patrons must have a library card inorder to check out materials from thelibrary; cards may be acquired at thecirculation desk.

For more information call the ref-erence desk at 732-340-1551 ext. 224or 212.

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Learn basic Internet,computer skills

Rahway Free Public Library, 2 CityHall Plaza, offers free computer class-es. Current classes include Intro to theComputer, Intro to the Internet, Introto Word Processing and Intro to E-mail.

For dates and times, call the Refer-ence Department at 732-340-1551.

Registration is required. You mustbe a resident of Rahway or Clark toattend.

Contact librariansEven with the Clark facility closed,

Clark librarians can be contacted viae-mail about events at the Rahway,library during the closing.

Library Director Maureen BakerWilkinson can be reached atmbwilkinson@clarklibrary.org

LETTER TO THE EDITORMentally ill residents need more help from the stateTo the Editor:

I am writing to take exception to your March 10 editori-al entitled "Unacceptable" in which you berated ActingGov. Richard Codey for his efforts to help the mentally ill.

Granted, times are "tight" financially, and no one wantsto lose their home-owner's rebate, but the issues facing thementally ill have been around for decades with little relieffrom the state. There are thousands of seriously mentally illNew Jersey consumers who have to face stigma, lack ofhousing, improper medical care, new job opportunities, etc.Think of all the money that could be saved if w;e could keepthe mentally ill out of prisons and hospitals, and receivingthe proper medication and follow-up care.

We need someone such as Gov. Codey and his wife, who

have "been there and done that," and have had the courageto come forth and educate the public on an issue longburied under the rug. Your statement: "Codey should havebeen setting an example, not revealing the true colors of ourstate leadership," is very unfair. The state leaders shouldhave been proactive years ago.

I am a family member with a relative who has sufferedfrom schizophrenia for over 40 years, and it has been anexhausting journey for all of us. Fortunately, by joining theUnion County Chapter of the National Alliance of the Men-tally 111, I have found many understanding new friends tohelp fight our way through the maze of red tape.

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River cleanup planned April 30Cub Scout Pack 30 will hold its annual Rahway River

clean up on April 30. This year the focus will be on the sec-tion of the North Branch, Bloodgood Branch, of the Rah-way River upstream and downstream of the dam at Win-field Park.

Interested volunteers should meet at the parking areaadjacent to the waterfall of the Rahway River by the dam atWinfield Park at 8:45 a.m. The clean-up will generally bebetween 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., but any amount of time or effortthat folks can volunteer is appreciated. Anyone can partici-pate. Scout, school, church, and civic groups are just someof the organizations that have participated in the past.

There is a large volume of debris and garbage to removefrom the river banks and areas where the floodplain widensout. This includes things like shopping carts, tires, and ofcourse floatables — cans, bottles, plastics,etc. Union Coun-ty supplies gloves and garbage bags, and material donations— doughnuts, bagels, coffee, bottled water, paper towels,

hand-wipes, etc. — support the volunteers.Last year, more than 125 folks participated, including

girl scouts, cub scouts, boy scouts, fishermen, localactivists and citizens.

All participants should wear jeans, long-sleeved shirts,gloves and boots. Participants can bring a standard 5-galloncarry bucket with a handle—put your name on the bottom.This makes for easy carrying of "stuff" for transfer to thelarge garbage bags.

At the conclusion of the event a basic inventory of the"big stuff' that was removed is completed, and withinapproximately 24 hours Union County Parks removes anddisposes of all the trash. Last year volunteers removed over40 tires, a number of other large pieces of debris, and 135large bags of floatable and other wastes.

If you need more information, feel free to drop an e-mailto rivercleanup@comcast.net.

Volunteers sought for wildlife observationHyatt Hills golf complex on Raritan Road starts anoth-

er certification component of Audubon International.Wildlife and Habitat Management in the current componentthat is being sought. The purpose of this component is toenhance natural areas and landscaping on the golf course toprotect and improve native habitats and the wildlife thatdepend on them for survival.

One of the goals of this certification is to keep a writteninventory of at least bird and mammal species and trackwildlife use of the property. Additional inventories mayinclude amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife, and plants,such as trees, shrubs, and herbaceous species which arenon-woody plants.

To do that Hyatt Hills needs volunteers to note observa-tions of birds and other wildlife at the golf complex. Vol-unteers with or without experience are needed for shortintervals during mornings, afternoons and evenings. Callthe pro shop at 732-669-9100 to sign up.

Once there are sufficient volunteers there will be an ori-entation meeting to discuss the assignments and the how toflow documentation of the sightings.

The commission wants to be a fully certified facility.Certification would show both communities of Clark andCranford the commission's desire to be sensitive to theenvironment, which means proper care to the land it main-tains and the habitat within.

OBITUARIESJoseph Markowitz

Joseph "George" Markowitz, 85, ofSouthampton, formerly of Clark, diedApril 12 in Virtua Memorial Hospital,Mount Holly.

Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Markowitzlived in Clark for 35 years beforemoving to Southampton 10 years ago.He was an iron worker for many yearsand was affiliated with the Ironwork-ers Union Local 480, Elizabeth.

Mr. Markowitz served in the Armyduring World War II.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years,Marion; two sons, Dr. George J.Markowitz and Stephen C; a daugh-ter, Maryann Boiler, and eight grand-children.

Marietta VecoliMarietta Ann Vecoli, 62, of the

Holiday City section of BerkeleyTownship, formerly of Clark, diedApril 13 in Community Medical Cen-ter, Toms River.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Vecoli livedin Irvington and Clark before movingto Holiday City in 1994. She was ateacher in the Linden school systemfor 25 years before retiring.

She was a member of the NationalEducation Association, the New Jer-sey Education Association and theRetired Teachers Association.

Surviving are her husband, AngeloJr.; three stepdaughters, Linda Gib-bons, Donna Zambrano and DiannaGrasso; a brother, Michael Cataldo;six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lloyd Massey RuefLloyd Massey Ruef, 94, of Clark

died April 15 in Robert Wood JohnsonUniversity Hospital at Rahway.

Bom in Phillipsburg, Pa., Mr. Rueflived in Clark for 63 years. He was achemical engineer and project manag-er with Exxon in the Bayway Refineryfor 38 years before retiring in 1973.Before that, Mr. Ruef worked for Stan-

dard Oil of New Jersey.In 1934, he graduated from

Lafayette College, where he receiveda bachelor of science degree in chem-ical engineering. Mr. Ruef was amember of the alumni of LafayetteCollege and the Exxon Annuitants.

Surviving are his wife, Florence;two daughters, Carol Kowalenko andDorothy Ruef; two sons, Donald Ruefand William H.; Staeger; seven grand-children and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mary Louise PinoMary Louise Pino, 92, of Bedmin-

ster, formerly of Clark, died April 15in the Cedar Oaks Care Center, SouthPlainfield.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs.Pino lived in Clark before moving toBedminster a year ago.

Surviving are a daughter, DorotheaPillon; two sons, John J. and Joseph;six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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AT THE LIBRARYClassic Films Night

Cranford Public Library will spon-sor a Classic Films Night on Thurs-days through June 16, with filmsscreened at the Cranford CommunityCenter, 220 Walnut Ave., at 7 p.m.

The films will run the gamut frommystery, comedy and romance, tothrillers and melodramas. JoannaArcieri, a junior at Cranford HighSchool and an avid classic film enthu-siast, will be present the films.

• Tonight, "Bringing Up Baby,"directed by Howard Hawks, starringCary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.

• April 28, "Singin' in the Rain,"1952, directed by Stanley Donen andGene Kelly, starring Gene Kelly, Don-ald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

• May 5, "The Maltese Falcon,"directed by John Huston, starringHumphrey Bpgart and Mary Astor.

• May 12, "Some Like It Hot,"directed by Billy Wilde, starring TonyCurtis, Jack Lemmon and MarilynMonroe.

• May 19, "On the Waterfront,"drected by Elia Kazan, starring Mar-lon Brando, Lee J. Cobb, Eva MarieSaint and Rod Steiger.

• May 26, "The African Queen,"directed by John Huston, starring

Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hep-burn,

To see a list of other films in theseries, visit the library Web site atwww.cranford.com/library and clickon "Events."

Admission is free and all are wel-come. For more information about theseries, call Fran Housten at the libraryat 908-709-7272.

Trustees meetThe Board of Trustees of the Cran-

ford Public Library will meet April 28at 7 p.m. in the Community Center,220 Walnut Ave.

Other meetings scheduled for 2005will be May 26, June 23, Sept. 22, Oct.27, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.

Readers welcometo join book forum

Residents are invited to join anadult book forum that meets in thelibrary's Fridlington Room, 224 Wal-nut Ave., at 7 p.m. one Monday amonth. "Summer of Awareness," byElizabeth Suszynski, will be discussedMay 16.

For more information, call MurielBaumwoll at 908-709-7272.

A novel of love and the reclaiming

of one's faith, reflecting the joy of theordinary, as well as the necessity ofchoosing between good and evil. Theauthor is expected to attend the discus-sion.

'Good Bye Lenin!'The Friends of the Cranford Public

Library will continue its foreign filmseries on May 2 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. inthe audiovisual room of the CranfordCommunity Center, 220 Walnut Ave.,with "Good Bye, Lenin!," a Germanfilm which won Best European Filmwinner from the 2003 European FilmAcademy. Admission is free. Theraom is handicapped accessible.

This German film, directed byWolfgang Becker, depicts the lengthone would go to protect a loved one ofstaunch political beliefs. Just beforethe collapse of the Berlin Wall, EastGerman Communist Christine fallsinto a coma.

By the time she awakens, Germanyhas been reunited and capitalism hasemerged triumphant. Her loving sonAlex, having been told by doctors thatthe slightest shock could kill her,embarks on an elaborate deception toconvince her that ail is as it was,including creating fake newscasts

showing the West in decline. As onewill realize, the movie's laughs growout of the increasingly freneticschemes Alex must resort to keep upthe ruse.

The film is rated R with Englishsubtitles.

Funding for the foreign film hasbeen made possible in part by the NewJersey Council on the Arts, Depart-ment of State, through a grant admin-istered by the Union County Divisionof Cultural and Heritage Affairs.

'The life and times ofTheodore Roosevelt'

The Friends of the Cranford PublicLibrary, supported in part by the NewJersey Council for the Arts, will pres-ent a program by Charles F. McSorleytitled "The Life and Times ofTheodore Roosevelt," May 10 at 7:30p.m. in the media room of the Com-munity Center, 220 Walnut Ave.

McSorley, through lecture, musicand slides, will cover the turbulent andexciting life of the 26th president. Theprogram will cover aspects of the PureFood and Drug Act and the MeatInspection Act in 1906.

Through the use of political car-toons, postcards and photographs,

Roosevelt's battles with big businesstrusts and explored.

College-level coursesavailable on CD

Thanks to funding provided by theFriends of the Cranford PublicLibrary, Cranford Public Libraryrecently added an extensive series ofrecorded, college-level courses to itscollection. Produced by RecordedBooks in compact disc format, theseries is entitled "The Modern Schol-ar."

Each course consists of 14, 35-minute lectures and includes adetailed, full-color course guide. Thecourse guide includes not only theprofessor's outline and lecture notes,but numerous resources and optionsfor further study. The courses aretaught by prominent professors fromprestigious universities, includingColumbia, Oxford, Stanford, M.I.T.,Harvard, N.Y.U. and Georgetown.

Courses include "The Life andTimes of Benjamin Franklin," "TheAmerican Presidency from TheodoreRoosevelt to Ronald Reagan," "IdeasThat Shaped Mankind," "Understand-ing the Fundamentals of ClassicalMusic," "The Law of the Land: A His-

tory of the Supreme Court," "Astrono-my: Stars, Galaxies and the Universe,""Walt Whitman and the Birth ofAmerican Poetry," and many more.Each course circulates free for fourweeks, and can be borrowed by Cran-ford library card holders.

To view the entire series online,visit the library's Web page at cran-ford. com/library, click on "LibraryCatalog," and search by title using thewords" Modern Scholar." The ModernScholar series on CD complements thelibrary's Great Courses series onDVD, an acquisition that was alsofunded by the Friends of the CranfordPublic Library.

CHS yearbooks soughtCranford Public Library, 224 Wal-

nut Ave., is looking for volumes of theCranford High School yearbook forthe following years: any years prior to1927; 1929 through 1931; 1933; 1935through 1937; 1939; 1941; 1950through 1956; 1958 and 1959.

If you have a volume, or volumes,to donate, drop them off at the maindesk of the library.

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RECREATIONSpring programs

The Cranford Recreation and ParksDepartment has openings for the fol-lowing spring programs for Cranfordresidents only.

Youth programs• All Sports for Kids, Thursdays

10:30 to 11 a-m., ages 4 and 5.• Elementary cooking, Mondays

3:30 to 4:20 p.m., grades one to three.• Kiddie Kapers, Monday, Wednes-

day and Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., ages 4and 5

• Kid Safe Self-Defense, Wednes-days, 4 to 7:40 p.m., ages 5 and older.

• Kinder Cooking, 1:30 to 2:15p.m. and arts and crafts, 12:30 to 1:15p.m. Monday, grade K.

• Mad Science, Tuesdays, 3:45 to4:45 p.m., grades K-2.

• My Parent and Me, Tuesdays,9:30 to 10:30 a.m., ages 2 to 5.

Adult programs• Total Conditioning Mornings,

Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 to10:15 a.m.

• Monday night yoga, 7:30 to 8:30p.m.

• Wednesday night yoga, 7:30 to8:30 p.m.

Persons are asked to call the Recre-ation and Parks Department at 908-

709-7283 for more information.

Adult yoga classThe Cranford Recreation Parks

Department still has openings for itssecond adult yoga class. This is anopportunity for men and women tolearn the basics of yoga.

The 10-week session began April11 and ends June 13. Classes are Mon-days from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

The fee is $75. The minimum par-ticipants for the class is 10, and themaximum participants for the class is25.

Persons can register Mondaythrough Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to9:30 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to4:30 p.m.

Proof of residency is required, andthe class is for Cranford residentsonly.

For more information, call theRecreation and Parks Department at908-709-7283.

The Joy of Stress'The Recreation and Parks Depart-

ment and the Cranford MunicipalAlliance will present the movie "TheJoy of Stress" with Loretta LaRoche at

the Cranford Community Center, 220Walnut Ave., Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Shown in the audiovisual room,this video explores the concept ofstress and how it affects your body,mind and spirit. It will help persons tolearn how they can use humor to breakthe negative pattern of daily stress andturn it into a positive, powerfulmethod of change.

The video is approximately 56minutes and will be followed by ashort talk on scrapbooking by PatriciaMartinelli and Katherine Prassas ofthe Cranford Municipal Alliance.They are dedicated to help seniors pre-serve and document their knowledgeand life with future generations.

Reservations are required. Call theCranford Recreation and ParksDepartment at 908-709-7283.

Reservations may be made throughMonday.

Directors soughtfor Cranford West

The Recreation and Parks Depart-ment is recruiting directors for Cran-ford West located in Hope.

Being a director involves theresponsibility of setting up the camp-site for weekend visitors, supervision

of the area and securing the camp aftercampers leave the site.

Hours of operation are Friday from6 p.m. until Sunday at 3 p.m. Directorsreceive a stipend of $75 in addition touse of the director's cabin and an addi-tional cabin or tent site free.

Summer season begins on the 4thof July weekend and runs until LaborDay weekend.

Directors must be Cranford resi-dents 21 years of age and older.

Persons can call the Recreation andParks Department at 908-709-7283 orstop by the office in the CommunityCenter, 220 Walnut Ave., for moreinformation.

Teen Center AdvisoryBoard seeks members

The Teen Center Advisory Board isa group of parents and teens whoalong with the Cranford RecreationDepartment staff plan activities forteens in town.

There are several members of theboard who have been appointed whono longer have teenage children. Theboard needs some parents of teens aswell as teens hi sixth through 12thgrade who might be interested in serv-ing on this board.

There are meetings on a monthlybasis in the evenings.

In addition to the advisory board,there is a nonprofit arm called TheFriends of the Cranford Teen Centerwhich has a small amount of moneyfor teen activities.

This group would help with fundraising and managing the money forthe activities.

Without new members to thesegroups, the teens in town are not get-ting the attention to their activities thatwould be constructive and fun.

If you are interested, contact PegPipchick or Dan Aschenbach to volun-teer.

Teen center openFridays and Saturdays

The Cranford Recreation and ParksDepartment offers a teen center forseventh- and eighth-graders every Fri-day from 7 to 10 p.m. and for ninth- to12th-graders every Saturday from 8 to11 p.m. at the Cranford CommunityCenter, 220 Walnut Ave.

Enjoy basketball, billiards, ping-pong, air hockey and more, or justcome down to hang out and watch TVwith your friends.

For more information, call 908-

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Teen dances at centerThe Recreation and Parks Depart-

ment will sponsor a seventh- andeighth-grade teen dance Friday at theCranford Community Center, 220Walnut Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m.

Students will be able to purchasetheir IDs for $2 at Orange Avenue andHillside Avenue schools on Wednes-day and Thursday.'

Cranford students who attend a pri-vate school may come directly to theCranford Community Center, 220Walnut Avenue, on Wednesday andThursday between 4 and 6 p.m. to pur-chase their ID.

The student's ID is their admissionto. the dance on the Friday of thedance. There are no exceptions to thisrule. Sneakers must be work to thedance.

Seventh- and eighth-grade Cran-ford teens that have not had their pho-tos taken should contact the Recre-ation and Parks Department at 908-709-7283 for an appointment.

For more information, call theRecreation and Parks Department at908-709-7283.

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St. Michael's announces honor roll CLUBS IN THE NEWSSt. Michael's School in Cranford

has announced its honor roll for thethird marking period.

Criteria for honors included aca-demic and personal developmentgrades. To be considered for honors,a student must achieve at least "a Sat-isfactory grade in all personal devel-opment categories.

First honors were given to thosewho received all A's in academicsand second honors were given tothose receiving all A's and B's.

Grade1A• First honors: Sophie Beier,

Olivia Del Vecchio, James Harrisand Kiley Hennessey.

• Second honors: Brendan Bright-man, Gillian Keenaghan, Allison MeGee, Jack Monohan, Benjamin Park-er, Philip Touhey and Gabriella Vara.

Grade IB• First honors: Caitlin Alvarado,

Alex Beato, Thomas Harris, KieraHurley, Abigail McGann, MadelinePicard, Moya Plant, Robert Puhakand Frankie Racioppi.

Grade 2A• First honors: Joseph Alamo,

Julie Byrne, Michelle De Martino,Julia Nicholas, Olivia Noesner andSamantha Vicencio.

• Second honors: Kalee Chory,Christopher Dombrowski, VincentMiragliotta, Stephen Oro, CooperSciascia and Christian Wurzburger.

Grade 2B• First honors: Graziana Zito.

• Second honors: Katherine Car-olan, John De Voti, Sean Farley,Anne Marie Lo Brutto, Laura Sabati-no and Martin Venturo.

Grade three• First honors: Daniel Apicella,

Tiffany Bennett, Annie Bryant, SeanConheeney, Kate Lowe, MichaelMaloof and Mairead Me Keary.

• Second honors: Brigid Alvarado,Brendan Boyle, Eric Christensen,Brandan Chan, Bridget Duffy, NellieForker, Richard Larkin, OwenLynskey, Kirsten Masut, ShalanMcDonagh, Victoria Mettlen, EricaMonteiro, Nicholas Romero, LauraSavoca, Nicholas Sammartino, CaseySciascia, John Shaw, Stephanie Tem-pio and Erin Vanderberg.

Grade 4A• First honors: Ciara Fredericks,

Annabelle Hartnett, John Paradisoand Ira O'Donaghue Smith.

• Second honors: James Corbett,Edward Duffy, Christine Foti,Meghan Glassen, Ryan McGann,Taylor Noesner, Vittoria Racioppiand Janeclare McCann.

Grade 4B• First honors: Michael Dom-

browski.• Second honors: MaeRose Adu-

bato, Zachary Borden, Angela Busi-chio, Alex Codella, Emily Fetsko,Kevin Franko, Rebecca Giordano,Jessica Nesi, Michael Oro and JaninePuhak.

Grade five

• First honors: Megan Byrne,Michael D'Agostino, Kathryn Lubinand Pritam Patel.

• Second honors: Victoria Lago,Danielle Manginelli, Demie Teixeiraand Caroline Valenzano.

Grade six• First honors: Darianna Gianno-

bile, Ryan Monahan, Emily Nesi,Chase Padusniak, Thomas Price,Christine Shanahan and MichaelAdubato.

• Second honors: Steven Dom-browski, Ryan Still, SamanthaUzzell, Alexa Christensen, GwenConway and Magen Davies.

Grade seven• Second honors: Samantha

Bachert, Lauren Chaban, Mark DelVecchio, Stephen Evans and Ben-jamin Glassen.

Grade 8A• First honors: Hope Zanko.• Second honors: Christine Busi-

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Grade 8B• First honors: Meagen Monahan

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RELIGIONHousing opportunitiesthe topic of discussion

Calvary Lutheran Church, 108Eastman St., Cranford, will present adiscussion of housing opportunities inNew Jersey offered by LutheranSocial Ministries.

Westfield resident Carolyn Swen-son will lead the discussion as part ofthe church's Adult Forum on Sundayfrom 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in the Loungeof the Education Building. A Calvarymember, Swenson is a property man-ager of an LSM building in Mt. Olive.

LSM offers special-needs housing,senior residences that qualify for fed-eral HUD and state affordable housingassistance, family housing, singleoccupancy units and transitional hous-ing for mothers and their children.

The goal of LSM programs is toserve those who hurt, who are in needor who have limited choices.

The public is invited.

For directions to Calvary LutheranChurch or for more information aboutthe program, call the church office at908-276-2418.

Calvary Lutheran Church is a con-gregation of the New Jersey Synod ofthe Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica, serving the Cranford-West-field area and surrounding communi-ties for 76 years.

Labyrinth WalksThe First Presbyterian Church of

Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., spon-sors a series of open Labyrinth Walks.All walks will be held in Bates Hall.The community and surroundingtowns are invited to attend.

Subsequent walks will be held thefirst Sunday of every month, unlessotherwise specified. The next walk isscheduled for May 1.

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The. 11-ringed pattern painted oncanvas, is modeled after the 13th cen-tury Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedralin France. In Medieval times, walkingthe Labyrinth symbolized the Christ-ian pilgrimage to Jerusalem for thosewho could not personally make thejourney.

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The GFWC Cranford VillageImprovement Association held its gen-eral meeting April 12 at B.G Fields inWestfield. President Marjorie Bow-man presided.

The 6th District Spring ConferenceAchievement Day was March 29. Thefollowing awards were received bymembers:

Arts/Creative: Marie Knoeller,first, scenic photo; Lynn MacWhirter,first, painted flower pot; EleanorO'Brien, second, scenic photo; LynnMacWhirter, second, decorator birdhouse.

Conservation: Lynn MacWhirter,first, spring flower arrangement;Marie Knoeller, second, African violetand two honorable mentions for twoother plants; Isabelle Hamilton, sec-ond for two african violets; ElaineHamilton, honorable mention, a fallflowers wreath.

A Certificate for Merit was award-ed to Dolores Clarke for the Arts Per-forming Department and the Interna-tional Department, Marie Knoellerreceived a certificate of merit for"Operation Smile" and various otherwork for third world countries.

The Evening Department chair-man, Elaine Hamilton, announced thegarage sale will be June 11. Items forsale are now being collected.

Anne Kelly reported a special stateproject is being conducted to collectnon-perishable foods for children whomight otherwise not have breakfastbecause school is not hi session duringthe summer months. These items willbe brought to the May 2-4 annualNJSF^C Convention in Atlantic Cityto be packaged and distributed.

The program for this meeting was"Food and Wood, What you eat affectshow you feel," conducted by KarenEnsle of the Rutgers CooperationExtension, arranged by Sybil Limon.

Audi Augustyn, chairman of thereading program is looking for readersfor the next school year for kinder-garten and first, second and thirdgrades. If anyone is interested, call herat 908-276-6920. Anyone interested injoining the VIA can call her for day-time meetings. Call Elaine Hamiltonat 908-272-1022 for the eveningdepartment meetings. New membersare always welcome.

Social service projectscheduled for Monday

The Wednesday Morning Club'sApplied Arts/Home Life Departmentwill meet at the Community Center,220 Walnut Ave., Monday at 8:30 a.m.A social service project to stuff andpaint faces on dolls is scheduled. CoraFoltz will provide instruction. Hostessfor the meeting is Helen Popiel.

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The Fine Arts Department willmeet at Cora Foltz's home on April 28,at 1 p.m., to plan their agenda for the2005-06 year.

Women interested in joining awomen's study group and pursuingtopics of cultural interest should callMarie Mastorakis at 908-272-6243.

Women's study groupmeets Wednesdays

The Wednesday Morning Club, awomen's study group, meets Wednes-days at 10 a.m. at the Cranford Com-munity Center, 220 Walnut Ave.

Forthcoming department meetings:Today, the Literature Department

and other members of the club willvisit the Newark Museum.

The Antiques Department willmeet for lunch on Monday at El Gab-bino in Cranford. Persons are asked tocall Charlotte Swinton for reserva-tions.

Local women interested in pursu-ing topics of cultural interest areencouraged to call Marie Mastorakisat 908-272-6243 for information onthe club.

Annual meeting May 4The Wednesday Morning Club will

meet for its annual meeting at theCommunity Center, 220 Walnut Ave.,at 10 a.m. May 4. Reports will begiven by the department chairman andchairpersons of standing committees.President Sandi Pells will preside.

Officers elected for the 2005-06year are: President Marie Mastorakis;"Vice-President Edith Coogan; Record-ing Secretary Eileen Williams; Corre-sponding Secretary Irene Kowalski;Treasurer Ann Van Jaeckel; AssistantTreasurer Alice Roberts; Trustees SueChandler and Barbara Hammerl.

The following organizations andindividuals have been designated toreceive donations from the philan-thropic fund in the coming year: Cran-ford Family Care Association, Cran-ford First Aid Squad, Cranford HighSchool Student Award, Cranford His-torical Society, Cranford PublicLibrary, Project Home of Cranford,United Way of Greater Union Countyand the Hanson Park Conservancy.

The annual luncheon for the club

will be May 13 at 11:30 a.m. atRoselle Golf Club.

Planning meetings for the 2005-06season will be held as follows:

May 5: The Applied Arts/HomeLife Department will meet at theCommunity Center at 10 a.m. A buffetlunch will be served.

May 10: The Public Affairs Depart-ment will meet at the home of MarieMastorakis for lunch.

May 11: The Music/Drama Depart-ment will have a picnic at the home ofSue Chandler.

May 12: A luncheon is planned forthe Literature Department when theymeet at the home of Edith Coogan.

Local women interested in joiningthe club and pursuing topics of cultur-al interest such as Antiques, AppliedArts/Home Life, Fine Arts,Drama/Music and Public Affairsshould call Edith Coogan at 908-276-8226.

VIA seeking to raisemoney for CURE

The GPWC Cranford VillageImprovement Association meets onthe second Tuesday and the EveningDepartment meets on the fourth Tues-day of each month.

Anne Santulli for the literaturegroup announced their next meetingwill be today at the home of MarieLeahey. The "Glass Palace" and"Dreaming Water" will be discussed.

At the annual convention inAtlantic City on May 2-4 breakfastfoods will be packed for distributionto children who might not otherwisehave breakfast because school is not insession in the summer. Members areasked to donate these articles.

Social service leader Jacky Ellissaid she is seeking donations of cash,candy or cookies for the 150 tins thatwill be filled for Easter giving toCranford Family Care and local nurs-ing homes.

Elaine Hamilton's evening groupwill be making Easter baskets to begiven to our special family. A cashdonation will be included. Plans forthe spring garage sale are being com-pleted.

The program for this monthlymeeting was conducted by membersSybil Limon and Dolores Clarke.

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JohnsonBaseballThe Crusaders began the week with a4-3 record and were ranked 10th inUnion County.The Crusaders were scheduled to playat 6-2 Roselle Catholic Tuesday.Johnson's fourth win was a 7-4 roadvictory against Elizabeth last Saturdayat Williams field. Sean Pallone blasteda home run, Andrew Murin tripled intwo runs and Kevin Loalbo connectedon an RBI-single to rally Johnsonfrom a one-nm deficit with four runsin the top of the seventh.Senior relief pitcher Joe Abrazzoimproved to 2-0 by pitching shutoutball over the final two innings. Therighthander struck out two and walkedtwo.Johnson is scheduled to play at Brear-ley Saturday morning at 10:30 inKenilworth. The Bears began theweek at an uncharacteristic 0-5.Johnson's third win was a 4-3 triumphin eight innings at North PlainfieldApril 12.Matt Suckiel singled, advanced to sec-ond on Chris Greet's single and scoredon a single by Brian Dunn with oneout in the top of the eighth.Suckiel improved to 2-0 by allowingonly two hits over the final five iningsin relief. The junior lefty struck outeight and walked none.Dave Deredita doubled and scored onan error to tie the game in the top ofthe fifth.Upcoming:April 23 at Brearley, 10:30 a.m.April 25 at Metuchen, 4 p.m.April 26 Brearley, 4April 28 at Rahway, 4May 3 Union Catholic, 4May 5 at Roselle Park, 4May 10 at New Providence, 4May 12 North Plainfield, 4May 13 Union, 4May 16 Immaculata, 4May 17 at Gov. Livingston, 4May 19 Roselle Catholic, 4May 20 Rahway, 4May 25 Ridge, 4

JohnsonSoftballApril 22 Immaculata, 4 p.m.April 26 at Oak Knoll, 4April 28 Rahway, 4April 29 Brearley, 4May 3 at Union Catholic, 4May 5 Roselle Park, 4May 10 New Providence, 4May 12 at North Plainfield, 4May 13 Oak Knoll, 4May 17 Gov. Livingston, 4May 19 at Roselle Catholic, 4May 20 at Rahway, 4

JohnsonBoys' TennisApril 21 Technology, 4 p.m.April 26 Union Catholic, 4April 27 at Bound Brook, 4May 3 Oratory Prep, 4May 5 at Gov. Livingston, 4May 10 New Providence, 4May 12 at Dayton, 4May 24 at Oratory Prep, 4May 25 Gov. Livingston, 4

JohnsonBoys' LacrosseApril 23 West Essex, 11 aan.April 27 at Pingry, 4 p.m.April 29 at Glen Ridge, 4May 2 at Manasquan, 4May 4 Ridge, 4May 7 Madison, 11May 11 Immaculata, 4

JohnsonGolf

. The Crusaders began the week with a5-1 record.Johnson's next match is Monday at 4p.m. vs. Roselle at the Roselle GolfClub.Scores to date:4-5: Oratory Prep 166, Johnson 1724-6: Johnson 163, Linden 1984-7: Johnson 165, Roselle 2164-12: Johnson 177, Cranford 1794-13: Johnson 156, Brearley 2065-15: Johnson 165, JF Kennedy 218Upcoming:April 25 Roselle at Roselle CC, 4 p.m.April 27 N. Central at Hyatt Hills, 4April 29 N. Plain, at WarrenBrook, 4May 3 New Providence at Hyatt, 4May 4 Technology at Hyatt Hills, 4May 5 Roselle Park at Hyatt, 4May 6 South Plainfieldat Plainfield West Nine, 4May 9 Cranford at Hyatt Hills, 4May 11 Gov. Livingston at Hyatt, 4May 12 UCT at Hyatt Hills, 4May 16 StatesMay 17 Oratory at Ash Brook, 3:50May 18 Roselle Catholic at Hyatt, 4May 19 Union Catholic at Hyatt, 4May 23 Dayton at Hyatt Hills, 4May25MVC,TBA

JohnsonTrack and FieldApril 26 ALJ/N.Plain./ at N. Plain., 4April 28 at Roselle Park, 4May 3-4 MVC meet, 4

All-Star hoopsters

St. John the Apostle School in Clark had five 7th and 8th grade boys selected for theUnion County All-Star Team and three 7th and 8th grade girls picked. Above, from left,are Nico Carlucci, Matthew Miller, Walter Dziedzic, Patrick Gora and David Thornton.Below, from left, are Ariel Vollero, Mary Socha and Brianne Sinclair.

Johnson softball squadfaced 2 tough pitchersCrusaders seek to bounce back this week

By Timothy DenmanStaff Writer

BERKELEY HEIGHTS - A true test was at hand lastThursday when the Johnson High School softball teamtraveled west to face a very challenging Governor Liv-ingston squad.

Johnson entered with a 4-0 record, while Governor Liv-ingston stood at 6-1 and had an undefeated No. 1 hurler.

It was GL sophomore righthander Capri Catalano andJohnson senior righty Jackie Funk putting up nothing butzeros on the Scoreboard.

Johnson did not manage a baserunner until two out inthe top of the eighth when Dayna McManus managed a sin-gle and later moved to second on a wild pitch. However,she was stranded.

GL wanted no part of a ninth inning by manufacturing arun in the bottom of the eighth to take a hard-fought 1-0Mountain Valley Conference victory.

Johnson slipped to 4-1 and Funk to 2-1 with the setback,while GL improved to 7-1 and Catalano to 7-0 with the vic-tory.

As of Tuesday, Johnson was 4-2 and GL 9-1. Johnsonwas defeated at South Plainfield 3-0 Monday afternoon,with Funk (2-2) tossing a seven-hitter that included threestrikeouts and one walk.

Jessica Senz no-hit the Crusaders, striking out 12 andwalking none. It was the second straight outstanding pitch-ing performance Johnson faced after its 4-0 start.

"Jackie pitched very well for us today," Johnson headcoach Jennifer Feeley said after the GL contest. "We playedstrong defense behind her and were able to keep them offthe Scoreboard. We lost at the plate."

Funk pitched lights out all day, but - unfortunately forthe Crusaders - her counterpart was down right unhittable.

A transfer student from North Brunwick who is hearingimpaired, Catalano is making quite an impression in herfirst season at GL.

"We never faced her before," Feeley said. "I have beenkeeping an eye on her numbers in the paper, though, and I

knew we were going to be going up against a very toughpitcher."

Catalano is not only tough, but has the ability to com-pletely shutdown the opposition's offense. She is averagingover 15 strikeouts and tallied her 100th against Johnson.

Funk faced the top of the Highlander order in the bottomof the eighth. Leadoff batter Christine Bennett got aboardon a single and moved to second when the ball was mis-played in right field. She moved to third on a wild pitch:

"Bennett was struggling all day with the bat," GL headcoach Rick lacono said. "She came through at the end."

Two batters later, Catalano came to the plate with oneout and runners at the comers, needing only to put the ballin play to seize her seventh win.

She hit a sharp grounder to Johnson second basemanJoanna Poyssick, who rifled the ball home.

Bennett broke for home on contact and reached the platejust as the throw from Poyssick was arriving. Bennett wasable to slide under catcher Brittany Murray's tag for thegame's lone run.

"The team was disappointed in the way it hit today,"Feeley said. "We are a strong hitting team. We can usuallyget it going against a pitcher like Catalano. Unfortunately,we couldn't today."

Johnson is scheduled to host GL on May 17 at 4 p.m. inClark. ;

"Hopefully, things will be different when we face themat home later in the year," Feeley said.

NOTES:- Johnson was scheduled to host RoselleCatholic Tuesday afternoon and tomorrow has a homegame against Immaculata at 4.

Next week's schedule includes "games at Oak KnollTuesday at 4, home against Rahway Thursday at 4 andhome against Brearley April 29 at 4.

Johnson's fourth win was a 9-1 victory at home againstNorth Plainfield April 12 in Clark. Kate Mulligan andJamie Pflug both went 2-for-4 at the plate with two runs.

Winning pitcher Megan Mesaros belted a two-run dou-ble. She tossed a five-hitter, with three Ks and no walks.

Boys' tennis put undefeated mark on lineThe Johnson High School boys' tennis team, ranked

eighth in Union County, put its 3-0 record on the line Tues-day at 5-1 New Providence, which is ranked fifth this week.

Johnson defeated Rahway 3-2 in Mountain Valley Con-ference play in Rahway on April 12.' Mike Monagle won at first singles over Robert Zarzec-

ki 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Mike Keenen downed GuiseppeBedoya 7-5, 6-4 at second.

Dan Camporeale made it a clean sweep at singles for the

Crusaders by defeating David Hulmik by 6-3,6-4 scores atthird singles.

Alex D'Amico and Luke Ginocchio were defeated atfirst doubles 6-1, 6-2 by Dan Woodrow and Dan Wargo.Rahway won at second doubles by default.

Johnson is scheduled to host Technology today at 4 p.m.and Union Catholic Tuesday at 4.

The Union County Tournament is April 28 and 29 atPlainfield.

Track teams star atBlue Devil RelaysBoys'capture javelin eventbehind Washington, Dobroski

By Mike TeixeiraCorrespondent

WESTFIELD - Gary Kehler Stadium played host to the 18th Blue DevilRelays last Saturday, with athletes from a number of area high schools compet-ing in various track and field events.

Local schools included Union, Summit, Elizabeth, Linden, Roselle Catholic,Johnson and Cranford.

Union's boys' team of Paul Harper, Latif Brewer, Adonijah Ashley and MattWalker claimed the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:31.6, while Chris Haley andTracy Daughtry also came up big for Union, winning the team long jump eventwith a distance of 39-9.

The Union girls' matched the boys' team with two wins of their own. NicoleBryant, Ijeoma Chimezie, Tolu Oyerunde and Zainab Bisoliv won the 1,600-meter relay in a time of 4:16.3, while Ashley Battle, Katelyn Reiter, Bryant andOyerunde won the shuttle hurdles with a time of 1:08.3.

The Elizabeth boys' team placed second in the team long jump, while plac-ing third in the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay. Elizabeth also managedto place fourth in the 1,600-meter relay, the sprint medley relay and the teamhigh jump, while finishing fifth in the team pole vault competition

"Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough," stated George Villegas, a junior run-ner for Elizabeth. "But we'll do better next time."

Linden's boys' team placed fourth in the shot put, fifth in the shuttle hurdles,and sixth in the 800-meter relay. O'Neil Thomas was happy with the results butknew Linden could have performed better.

"I did fairly decent," stated the junior runner. "I was kind of stiff, so I didn'tget a good take off."

Johnson was impressive, winning the boys' javelin competition with a totalof 333-0, thanks to throwers Mark Washington and Ray Dobroksi.

Despite not claiming first in any event, Johnson's girls' team produced an all-around solid effort by placing second in the team long jump, team javelin throwand team shot put events.

The boys' high jump, won by Old Bridge with a total of 11-10 from PhilPayne and Ken Cardullo, saw Cranford senior Tom Planer and MiddletownNorth senior Tom Rice excel. Planer had a high jump of 6-4, while Rice had amark of 6-6.

"1 hit 6-4 this past Tuesday, but I couldn't get it today," Planer said Saturday.After beating all comers with his 6-6 jump, Rice decided to make an attempt tobreak his school's high jump record of 6-8.25. With a contingency of supportfrom his classmates, Rice was unable to break the record.

"I felt good when I jumped, but I just couldn't break it," Rice explained.Cranford had a very impressive performance from their girls' team in the dis-

tance medley relay.Jen Hanke, Mary Rose Mullin, Caitlin Curtis and Laura Gallo ran strong and

finished the race in a winning time of 13:08.5."We ran really well and worked hard," stated Mullen, a junior. Gallo, a soph-

omore, echoed her teammate's feelings."The girls and I are really excited," Gallo said.Summit's girls' team did well to finish second in the discus and fifth in the

javelin.BLUE DEVIL RELAYS AT WESTFIELD

Boys' local results:400-METER RELAY: 3-Elizabeth 44.2. 6-Union 45.4.800-METER RELAY: 1-Union (Paul Harper, Latif Brewer, Adonijah Ash-

ley and Matt Walker) 1:31.6. 3-Elizabeth 1:32.2.. 6-Linden 1:35.2.1,600-METER RELAY: 4-Elizabeth 3:32.2.3,200-METER RELAY: 3-Roselle Catholic 8:21.2. 5-Cranford 8:49.9.SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY: 4-Elizabeth 3:50.8.SHUTTLE HURDLES: 3-Union 1:07.3. 5-Linden 1:10.7.TEAM HIGH JUMP: 4-Summit and Elizabeth 11-6.TEAM LONG JUMP: 1-Union (Chris Haley and Tracy Daughtry) 39-9. 2-

Elizabeth 38-7.25.TEAM SHOT PUT: 4-Linden 91-2.25.TEAM DISCUS: 4-Johnson 234-3. 6-Union 217-2.TEAM JAVELIN: 1-Johnson (Mark Washington and Ray Dobroski) 333-0.

5-Roselle Catholic 266-6. 6-Union 262-11.TEAM POLE VAULT: 4-Cranford 21-6. 5-Elizabeth 20-6.

Girls' local results:400-METER RELAY: 5-Summit 54.4.800-METER RELAY: 4-Union 1:52.1. 6-Linden 1:53.1.1,600-METER RELAY: 1-Union (Nicole Bryant, Ijeoma Chimezie, Tolu

Oyerunde and Zainab Bisoliv) 4:16.3.3,200-METER RELAY: 3-Summit 10:05.0.SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY: 5-Elizabeth 4:45.3. 6-Union 4:45.7.DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY: 1-Cranford (Jen Hanke, Mary Rose

Mullen, Caitlin Curtis and Laura Gallo) 13:08.5.SHUTTLE HURDLES: 1-Union (Ashley Battle, Katelyn Reiter, Nicole

Bryant and Tolu Oyerunde) 1:08.3. 4-Cranford 1:13.3.TEAM HIGH JUMP: 3-Summit and Johnson 9-8. 6-Union 9-2.TEAM LONG JUMP: 2-Johnson 29-7.25. 3-Elizabeth 29-6.75. 5-Summit

29-0.5. 6-Union 28-7.25.TEAM SHOT PUT: 2-Johnson 62-9.25. 6-Summit 59-7.TEAM DISCUS: 2-Summit 176-0.TEAM JAVELIN: 2-Johnson 173-0. 5-Summit 158-2.TEAM POLE VAULT: 3-Cranford 14-0.

Alumni hockeygame is May 13Proceeds go to 2 foundations

The South Mountain Ice Arena in West Orange will host the second annualJonathan Dayton High School Alumni Hockey Game May 13 at 7 p.m. to bene-fit The Healing Heart Foundation and the Jordan Lee Fish Foundation, two char-itable organizations which raise money for scholarships and to assist pediatriccancer patients and their families.

The foundations were formed in memory of Springfield residents DavidNehmer, age 12, and Jordan fish, age 14, who lost their battles with leukemia.

The Healing Heart Foundation has raised thousands of dollars to provideresearch to minimize the suffering of the patients and to enhance the quality oflife for children with advanced disease.

The David Center For Children's Pain & Palliative Care at the HackensackUniversity Medical Center has led the fight to generate research data in hospi-tals throughout the country to ensure that pain management will become stan-dard practice.

The Jordan Lee Foundation has provided college scholarships to JonathanDayton high school students and assists pediatric cancer patients. It honors chil-dren who exemplify and incredible spirit.

The Alumni Game will involve former high school players from Dayton inSpringfield, Brearley in Kenilworth and Johnson in Clark.

Ken Daneyko, Bruce Driver and Tommy Albelin, all former New Jersey Dev-ils, are scheduled to appear to referee and provide autographs. Other celebritiesand local sports figures have been invited as well.

Prizes, bake sales and other activities will be provided, with all proceedsgoing to benefit the foundations.

Admission for all is 55.More information may be obtained by calling 973-564-8827.

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS PI IR» in PtiRi

Paparatto promotedRosemary Paparatto of Cranford

has been promoted to retail marketmanager for Commerce Bank's storesin southern Union County. In her newrole, Paparatto will oversee all storeoperations and retail activity in herregion.

Before being promoted to retailmarket manager, Paparatto was branchmanager of Commerce Bank's Cran-

ford store. Paparatto joined Commercemore than four years ago, and alsoworked as a branch manager at SummitBank.

Paparatto is a board member of theCranford Chamber of Commerce andof the Occupational Center of UnionCounty.

Heins graduates basicAir Force Airman Jeremy A. Heins,

the son of Paul Heins of Cranford andDiana Heins of Whitehall, Pa., has grad-uated from basic military training atLackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,Texas.

During the six weeks of training, theairman studied the Air Force mission,organization, and military customs andcourtesies; performed drill and ceremo-ny marches, and received physicaltraining, rifle marksmanship, field train-

ing exercises, and special training inhuman relations.

M addition, airmen who completebasic training earn credits toward anassociate degree through the Communi-ty College of the Air Force.

Heins graduated in 2003 from Pleas-ant Valley High School, Brod-headsville, Pa-, and received an associ-ate degree in 2004.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinance was introduced and passedon first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the Township ofClark, County of Union, State of New Jersey on Monday, April 18, 2005 and that saidordinance will be taken up for further consideration and final passage at a RegularMeeting at 430 Westfield Avenue, Clark, New Jersey on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 7:30p.m. prevailing time, at which time and place ail persons interested therein will begiven an opportunity to be heard concerning the same.

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO FIX MINIMUM AND MAXIMUMSALARIES

WHEREAS said ordinance reflects a change in salaries to be paid to certain employ-ees of the Township for the year 2005.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the Township of Clark that the proper offi-cer or officers of the Township of Clark be and they are hereby authorized and direct-ed to execute and deliver checks on Township funds for the purpose of paying the fol-lowing annual salaries to the employees of the Township of Clark within the range asset forth below opposite each job classification as in scch cases made. The scheduleof salaries hereinafter set forth shall be effective as of January 1, 2005.

Social Security speakerRobert Vitolo, field representative

for the Elizabeth Social Securityoffice, will describe current regula-tions in the Social Security Law andthe changes taking place, at the nextmeeting of Cranford AARP Chapter4269, Friday at Cranford LincolnSchool, Lincoln and Centennialavenues.

"All working Americans need toknow the details of the current SocialSecurity law," according to ShirleyBattle, AARP president, "in order tobetter understand the administration'sproposed changes and what they willmean not only to retirees, but to futureretirees."

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m.in the Lincoln School gym. The public

PUBLIC NOTICELEGAL NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORDPLANNING BOARD

TAKE NOTICE that on the 6th day ofApril, 2005, the Planning Board of theTownship of Cranford, in the County ofUnion took the following actions:

1. Application #SDD9-04: Adopted a res-olution of rnemorialization denying vari-ances to Kimm Construction, Applicants,to permit a minor subdivision within aflood zone that would require the follow-ing variances: less than the minimum lotwidth required for a corner lot; less thanthe minimum required rear yard setbackon one lot; less than the minimumrequired combined side yard setbacks onone lot; less than the minimum requiredlot width; and site plan data on Block 198,Lot 1 as designated on the Township TaxMap, also known as 112 Park Drive in theR-fZone.

2. Application #P14-04: Adopted a resolu-tion of memorialization granting variancesto.Medhki Saber, Applicant.To permit pre-liminary and final site plan approval for adental office on the first floor and existingresidential apartment on the second floorwith the following variances: Less thanthe required minimum lot area; to exceedthe maximum allowable impervious sur-face; less than the required minimum dis-tance to a residential zone; waiver fromdriveway design standards; less than therequired off-s_treet parking spaces; lessthan the required minimum distance fromdriveway to property line; less than therequired minimum setbacks for parkingareas from side or rear property line; lessthan the required minimum setbacks forparking areas from the principal building;less than the required minimum setbacksfor parking areas from side or rear prop-erty line to a residential zone; less thanminimum required size for parkingspaces; not providing handicapped acces-sible parking space; not providing off-street loading or unloading area;not pro-viding the required landscaping or parkingarea lighting on Block 312, Lot 12 as des-ignated on the Township Tax Map, alsoknown as 191 North Avenue East in the O-2 Zone.

Edward M. Schmidt, Board Secretary

U10B655 CCE April 21, 2005 ($21.75)

is invited. Coffee and cake will beserved.

For more information, call MiriamDickman at 908-272-5671.

Chapter trips to Showboat Casinoin Atlantic City take place the fourthWednesday of every month. The costis $18, with $17 bonus return. The busleaves from the Cranford CentenialAvenue pool at 8:45 a.m.

Reservations are being taken for aday trip to Mohegan Sun in Connecti-cut on May 11. The cost of $27 perperson includes a $10 coupon for thebuffet and two $10 game coupons foreach person. The bus will leave fromCentennial Avenue pool at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, call MikeDoncrank at 908-486-6679 or 908-272-5671.

PUBLIC NOTICE

AM maps and papers relative to saidapplication are on file in thePlanning/Zoning Office, Cranford Munici-pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cran-ford, New Jersey and are available forinspection Monday through Fridaybetween the hours of 9:00 A.M. until12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.

Any interested party of person or per-sons affected by this application will havean opportunity to present any objectionsto the proposed development. The Boarddoes, however, have the right to excluderepetitious testimony in accordance withthe rules of the Planning Board.

Edward M. Schmidt, SecretaryU109317 CCE April 21, 2005 ($21.75)

LEGAL NOTICETOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

TAKE NOTICE thai on the 11th day ofApril, 2005, the Zoning Board of Adjust-ment of the Township of Cranford, in theCounty of Union took the followingactions:1. Application #Z42-04: Granted vari-ances with conditions to New CingularWireless, Applicant, to permit construc-tion of six telecommunications antennaswith the following variances: to exceedthe maximum allowable height; to permitantennae in the special improvement dis-trict on Block 191, Lot 2 as designated onthe Township Tax Map, also known as 123North Union Avenue in the B-1 Zone.

Barbara Ginsberg, SecretaryU108653 CCE April 21, 2005 ($7.88)

TOWNSHIP OF CLARK2TJCEOF

The bond ordinance, the summary termsof which are included herein, was intro-duced and passed upon first reading at ameeting of the Township Council of theTownship of Clark, in the County of Union,State of New Jersey'on April 18, 2005. Itwill be further considered for final pas-sage, after public hearing thereon, at ameeting of the Township Council to beheld at its meeting room in the Public

Beginner Tai ChiThe Cranford Recreation and Parks

Department has announced that a newnine- week Beginner Tai Chi class forCranford seniors, age 60 and older,will continue every Friday throughJune 3 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Classes will be held at the CranfordCommunity Center, 220 Walnut Ave.

The beginner course teaches partic-ipants gentle tai chi movements toexercise every part of the body, whichis vital for good health. One of the bestbenefits of Tai Chi movements isimproved balance and coordination.

Registration for the 10-week classis $10. Men and women are welcome.

Registration for new membersbegan March 21.There are limitednumber of spots available.

PUBLIC NOTICESafety Building, 315 Westfield Avenue,Clark, New Jersey, on May 16, 2005 at7:30 P.M. During the week prior to and upto and including the date of such meetingcopies of the full ordinance will be avaii-aoie at no cost and during regular busi-ness hours, at the Clerk's office in theMunicipal Building, 430 Westfield Avenue,Clark, New Jersey, for the members of thegeneral public who shall request thesame. The summary of the terms of suchbond ordinance follows:Title: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHO-RIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLICIMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THETOWNSHIP OF CLARK, IN THE COUNTYOF UNION, NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO-PRIATE THE SUM OF $710,000 TO PAYTHE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATEA STATE GRANT, TO MAKE A DOWN PAY-MENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCEOF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO-PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATIONNOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THEISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Purposefs): Undertaking the followingpublic improvements in,by and for theTownship: (A) construction of a new park-ing lot at the Public Library; (B) construc-tion or reconstruction of a roller hockeyrink; and (C) undertaking the 2005 CapitalRoad Improvement Program (includingroadway reconstruction and resurfacing,and the undertaking of the following,where necessary; repair of the stormdrainage system, reconstruction of curbs,sidewalks and driveway aprons and themaking of landscaping improvements) atthe following locations in the Township:

Barteil PlaceLincoln BoulevardThomas Drive (from Rand Road to MaeBelle Drive)

Depending upon the contract price andother exigent circumstances, and uponapproval By the Township Council, theremay be additions to or deletions from thelist set forth in clause (C) of the preced-ing sentence.Appropriation:ing sentence.Appropriation: $710,000Bonds/Notes Authorized: $532,000Grants (if any) Appropriated: $150,Section 20 Costs: $W0000

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Public NoticePLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Clark

Board of Adjustment will hold a PublicMeeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at8:00 p.m., at the Clark Municipal Building,Room 16, 430 Westfield Avenue, Clark,New Jersey, at which time the followingapplication will be heard: Application ofCharlotte Drive Associates L.L.C. prelimi-nary and final subdivision approval andfor preliminary and final site planapproval, and for a use variance to subdi-vide the property into 8 lots to be devel-oped with 8 single-family dwellings, anaccess road and two cul-de-sacs on prop-erty located at 575-605 Raritan Road,also known as Lots 7 and 8 in Block 28 onthe Clark Township Tax Maps. The prop-erty is located in an R-B Zoning Districtand a variance is required from Section34-14 of the Clark Zoning Ordinance.

In connection with the proposed use ofthe Property, the applicant also requeststhat the Zoning Regulations applicable tothe R-150 Zoning District be applied tothis Property subject to the followingvariances: A variance from Clark ZoningOrdinance 34-8.3c.1 to permit two of theproposed lots to have front yards of 15feet whereas the Ordinance requires aminimum front yard of 40 feet; a variancefrom Clark Zoning Ordinance 34-8.3a topermit two of the proposed lots to havefrontages of 90.16 feet whereas the Ordi-nance requires minimum frontage of 100feet at the building line; a variance fromClark Zoning Ordinance 34-8.3a to permitone of the Tots fronting on the end of acul-de-sac to have frontage of 36.69 feetwhereas the Ordinance requires a mini-mum frontage of 40 feet; a variance fromClark Zoning Ordinance 34:8-3c to permitone of the proposed lots to have a rearyard measuring 10 feet whereas the Ordi-nance requires a minimum rear yard of 35feet; a variance from Clark Zoning Ordi-nance 34-8.3c to permit one of the pro-posed lots to have total side yard set-backs measuring 25 feet whereas theOrdinance requires total side yard set-backs of a least 30 feet; a variance fromClark Zoning Ordinance 34-8.3b to permitlot coverage of 15.05% and 15.86% fortwo of the proposed lots whereas theOrdinance requires a maximum lot cover-age of 15%; and a de minimus exceptionfrom the Residential Site ImprovementStandards (RSIS) to permit one of the cul-de-sacs to have a right-of-way width of 40feet whereas 50 feet is required underRSIS, The applicant also requests anyother variances or waivers that may berequired in connection with this applica-tion. The file papers for the above appli-cation are available for inspection at theClark Township Building Department.Clark Municipal Building, 430 WestfieSdAvenue, Clark, New Jersey, Mondaythrough Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CHARLOTTE DRIVEASSOCIATES L.L.C.

By; Rudolph E. Daunno, MemberU108852 CCE April 21, 2005 ($28.13)

LEGAL NOTICETOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD

PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board, Township of Cran-ford, County of Union, New Jersey willhold a public meeting on Wednesday, May18. 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 107 of theMunicipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue,Cranford, New Jersey to hear the follow-ing case:

1. Application #P04-05: Dilaver and Yas-min Pate!, Applicants, 232 CentennialAvenue, Block 517, Lot 14,Zone B-3, torelocate a pizza establishment into the B-3 Zone where it is a permitted use withless than the required parking at a pre-existing nonconforming site with the fol-lowing variances: less than the minimumrequired distance between driveways(136-23.G-(1j(c)); less than the minimumrequired distance from parking area toproperty line (136-23.G.(IKd)); less thanthe minimum required off-street parking(136-23.G.(3)(a); less than the minimumrequired setbacks for parking areas (136-23-G.(3)(a)[5]; no landscaping providedwithin the parking area (136-23.G.(3)(i)[1]; less than the minimumrequired screening (136-23.G.(3)(i)f2J;curbing with granite block (136-23.G.(3)(i)[3]; no off-street loading orunloading space provided (136-23.G.(4)(a)); no bicycle rack provided(136-23.(3.(5)); to exceed the maximumallowable impervious surface{136-30.13);and solid waste not addressed (136-

TOWNSHIP OF CLARK

CORPORATION NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following Ordinance was duly adopted and

approved on final reading at a Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council, Township ofClark on April 18, 2D05.

ORDINANCE 05-08

BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 4 AND 11 OF THE BOND ORDINANCE(ORD. NO. 05-03) ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISI-TION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY,NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND A NEW PUMPERFIRE ENGINE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY ANDFOR THE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JER-SEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,025,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TOAPPROPRIATE A PRIVATE CONTRIBUTION, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TOAUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION ANDTO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPA-TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS", ADOPTED FEBRUARY 7, 2005.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Clark, in the Countyof Union, State of New Jersey, as follows:

Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 05-03 entitled:

•BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL ORREPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIG-NAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND A NEW PUMPER FIRE ENGINE, INCLUDING ORIG-INAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK, INTHE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF$1,025,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A PRIVATE CONTRIBU-TION, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TOFINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS"

adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Clark, in the County of Union,New Jersey (the "Township") on February 7, 2005 (the "Prior Ordinance") is herebyamended to (A) (i) decrease the appropriation and estimated cost in Section 4.A from$515,000 to $493,000; (ii) decrease the down payment appropriated in Section 4.A.from $25,000 to $23,600; and (iii) decrease the bonds and notes authorized in Section4.A from $490,000 to $469,400; (BY" " - • "in Section 4.B from $260/ " " 'ed in Section 4.B. from $12,400 to $13,900; and (iii) increase the bonds and notesauthorized in Section 4.B from $247,600 to $276,100; and (C)(i) decrease the appro-priation and estimated cost in Section 4.C from $250,000 to $242,000; (ii) decreasethe down payment appropriated in Section 4.C from $9,600 to $9,500; and (iii)decrease the "bonds and notes authorized in Section 4.C. from $190,400 to $182,500;and shall hereafter read as follows:

"Section 4. The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which saidobligations are to be issued are set forth in the following "Schedule of improvements,Purposes and Amounts" which schedule also shows (1) the amount of appropriationand the estimated cost of each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum whichis to be provided by the private contribution hereinafter appropriated, and (3) theamount of each sum which is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appro-priated to finance such purposes, and (4) the estimated maximum amount of bondsand notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (5) the period of usefulness ofeach such purpose, according to its reasonable Hfe, computed from the date of saidbonds'

SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS. PURPOSES AND AMOUNTSA. Acquisition of a new pumper fire engine, including original apparatus and equip-

ment. *Appropriation and Estimated CostDown Payment AppropriatedBonds and Notes AuthorizedPeriod of Usefulness

$ 493,000$ 23,600$ 469,40010 years-

B. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consistingof a sewer vacuum machine for the use of the Department of Public Works.

$ 290,000$ 13,900$ 276,10015 years

Senior registration form, proof ofCranford residency and a check orcash payment of $10 are required atregistration.

For more information, call theRecreation and Parks Department at908-709-7283.

Wednesday ClubMeetings of the Cranford Wednes-

day Seniors Club are Wednesdays at 1p.m. at the Cranford Community Cen-ter, 220 Walnut Ave.

Forthcoming events are trips toAtlantic City scheduled for the secondMonday of each month. Upcomingdates are May 9, June 13 and July 11.The bus leaves from Meeker Avenueat 11 a.m. The cost is $16 with a $18rebate.

PUBLIC NOTICEThis Notice is published pursuant to

N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.Kathleen Leonard, Township Clerk

Township of ClarkCounty of Union

State of New JerseyU109324 CCE April 21, 2004 ($29.63)

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDThe Township of Cranford has awarded acontract without competitive bidding as aprofessional service pursuant to NJSA40A:11-5. This contract and the Resolu-tion No. 2005-146 authorizing it are avail-able for public inspection at the office ofthe Municipal Clerk.

Awarded to: McManimon & ScotlandOne Riverfront PlazaFourth FloorBerkeley Heights, NJ07922-0188

Service: Amend Professional Services forspecialized legal services in connectionwith Cranford Crossing RedevelopmentProject

Term: 4/12/05-4/11/06

Fee: Not to exceed $35,000.

ROSALIE HELLENBRECHTTOWNSHIP CLERK

Date: 4-21-05U108865 CCE April 17, 2005 ($10.88)

Appropriation and Estimated CostDown Payment AppropriatedBonds and Notes AuthorizedPeriod of Usefulness

C. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of tel-evision production equipment for local Channel 36.. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 242,000

Private Contribution Appropriated $ 50,000Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,500Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 182,500Period of Usefulness 10 years

Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,025,"000Private Contribution Appropriated $ 50,000Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 47,000Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 928,000"

Section 2. Section 11 of the Prior Ordinance is hereby amended to increase theaverage period of usefulness of the purposes authorized from 11.33 years to 11.48years, and shall hereafter read as follows:

"Section 11. It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of use-fulness of said purposes, according to their reasonable lives,taking into considerationthe respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said purposes, is a period of11.48 years computed from the date of said bonds."

Section 3. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions ofthis ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions prom-ulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budgetand capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Ser-vices, is on file with the Township Clerk and is available for public inspection.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publicationthereof after final passage.

STATEMENTThe bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Township

Council of the Township of Clark, in the County of Union, in the State of New Jersey,on the 17th day of March, 2003, and the twenty day period of limitation within which asuit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be com-menced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the firstpublication of this statement.

Kathleen Leonard, Township ClerkTownship of Clark

County of UnionState of New Jersey

U109309 CCE April 21, 2005 ($90.00)

Business AdministratorTownship ClerkTownship AttorneyMayor's Confidential SecretaryConfidential AssistantAssessorTax CollectorTreasurer/Director of Revenue &FinanceConstruction Code OfficialMunicipal Court AdministratorHealth OfficerEngineerProsecutorJudgeMunicipal Court Records ClerkPublic DefenderSuperintendent of Public WorksPublic Works SupervisorMayorCouncil PresidentCouncil MembersBoard of Adjustment AttorneyBoard of Adjustment SecretaryPlanning Board SecretaryPlanning Board AttorneyFire InspectorCaptain/Fire OfficialDirector Public SafetyDirector of RecreationDirector Senior CitizenDirector Public WorksDirector Shade TreeFire Sub Code OfficialElevator InspectorPlumbing Sub Code OfficialElectrical Sub Code OfficialEmergency Management CoordinatorDeputy Emergency ManagementFire CTiiefAssistant Fire ChiefDeputy ChiefDeputy ChiefDeputy Chief1st Fire Captain2nd Fire Captain1st Lieutenant2nd LieutenantPublic Information OfficerDirector Teen Center

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MUNICIPAL POOLPool Director/ManagerAssistant Managsr(s)Water Safety Instructor(s)Lifeguard(s)Maintenance Worker(s)Gate Control Person(s)Activities DirectorAssistant Swim Pool Director

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25.00.hr.26.00/hr.

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Any ordinances inconsistent with the provisions contained herein are herebyrepealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publicationaccording to law.

Kathleen Leonard, Township ClerkU109311 CCE April 21, 2005 ($76.50)

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WORRALL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005 « SECTION B http://www.locaisource.com

Can't fightthe ratio

Chris Duryee of Elizabethlooks young enough to get proofedat local bars if he even goes to one.Still, the county tax administratorhas a pretty good long-term per-spective on that most vexing ofproblems — local property taxes.

In the board's musty offices ontop of the Board of Elections, thestaff toil in less than luxurious sur-roundings. It's a mix of stackedIron Mountain boxes, old chairs,and new computer equipment.

LeftOutBy Frank Capece

This year Union County had alow ball of 500 tax appeals filed.The factors that go into yourassessment include recent sales ofcomparable property andappraisals. In New Jersey a 15 per-cent spread on an assessment mustbe present before a challenge tothe appeal will be heard.

By comparison, in PassaicCounty, there were over 800appeals filed by the April 1 dead-line. The surge in real estate pricesis the key. It consists of things likethe hot market services provided,accessibility to jobs and the like. Itlooks like Union County is in theright place and doing the rightthings to maximize the benefits.

Duryee sees up close the skyrocket increase in residential prop-erty in the county. It leaves theassessed value on your property inthe dust "You really can't fight theratio and the market," Duryee said.The tax pros speak in assessor'sjargon about "Chapter 123" whichsets the formula for determiningvalue. The real estate sales skewthe market.

Joseph Seneca, a professor ofeconomics at Rutgers as well aschairperson of the New JerseyCouncil of Economic Advisers,sees the price of housing stayingstrong. His view was sustained bythe line of shoppers at the Route22 Home Depot in Union Saturdaynight who were stocking up forhome projects and the warmweather Sunday. People continueto invest in their castles.

Seneca says, "Barring theunexpected 2005 will be anothergood year for housing." He pointsto the statistic, "In 2004, more than36,000 new houses were con-structed, while there were 40,000new households, there is a deficitof 4,000 houses in terms ofdemand."

More telling for Union County,Seneca sees a trend away from the-long-distance commutes fromMonmouth, southern Middlesexand western New Jersey. He sees,"a retreat from overheated, over-cooked housing with fertilizedlawns in faceless suburbia."

It will be interesting to see thetax impact on Union County as we Ibecome even more desirable interms of location and quality oflife.

The property tax problem ofdemand for services outstrippingfunds is getting rough. In RosellePark, Mayor Joseph Deloriolaunched a barrage last week as hefaces a hike in local taxes. He wasquoted, "The state leadershipneeds to go on a diet."

The focus of his anger was stateaid being cut at the same timecosts keep going up. The misfocusof his anger was not to expectmore aid but rather push for a cutin state mandates funded andunfunded which result in the pres-sure for more taxes. Still, it is thearray of services which helps fuelthe rise in value.

In the meantime, Duryee andhis staff work on certifying theequalization tables, the added andomitted easements and certifyingtax lists. They know that down theroad the time will come when thejump in residential values willforce even the most reluctant ofmunicipalities to revalue. Revalua-tion is probably the only wordmore obscene to a local officialthan tax increase. That's another ofthose ratio things you can't fight.

An attorney, Frank Capece is aresident of Cranford.

County budgetto be introducedFreeholders mull requests for more staff

By Mark HrywnaRegional Editor

•The Board of Chosen Freeholdersis expected to introduce the 2005county budget during its meetingnext week.

Union County Manager GeorgeDevanney presented the board withhis $375-million executive budget inJanuary. The board's Fiscal AffairsCommittee followed up with budgethearings during March that includedrequests for more staff from Prosecu-tor's and Sheriff's Offices as well asthe Department of Public Safety andParks and Recreation.

The ParksDepartment is seek-ing six new laborerpositions; HumanServices, four juve-nile officers and anassistant adminis-trator for detentionto run the new juve-nile center; thesheriff another nineofficers; publicsafety, 10 countypolice officers andfour dispatchers,and the prosecutor,four assistant prose-cutors, five detec-tives, two clerical staff and one crimeanalyst.

Every year, in anticipation of anew juvenile detention facility, thedepartment has tried to ask for anincrease in juvenile officers, Depart-ment of Human Services DirectorFrank Guzzo told freeholders duringa budget hearing last month.

The new facility, expected to costalmost $40 million, is scheduled tobreak ground this summer in Linden,with occupation of the buildingplanned for the end of 2006. Theexisting building on the EdwardsStreet property, off Routes 1&9north, was expected to be demol-ished by this month.

Juvenile officers earn a startingsalary of approximately $31,000

Budget requests'Parks

6 laborers• Hwnan Services ~

4 juvenile officers1 assistant administrator

• Sheriff \9 county police

• Public safety10 county police officers4 dispatchers ;

• Prosecutor4 assistant prosecutors5 detectives2 clerical staff1 crime analyst

while the annual salary range for anassistant administrator for the juve-nile center would be roughly $54,00to $68,000.

Guzzo said the state officials havebeen happy with what they've seenin terms of progress on a new youthjail. "The state's been very support-ive," he said.

The state Juvenile Justice Com-mission and Office of the ChildAdvocate have been critical of UnionCounty's aged juvenile center, locat-ed on the top floor of a parkinggarage adjacent to the county com-

plex in Elizabeth.Freeholder

Daniel Sullivan ofElizabeth, chair-man of the board'sFiscal AffairsCommittee, saidthe budget will beintroduced at theApril 28 meeting.A public hearingand final approvalwill be scheduleduring one of theboard's two regularmeetings in May,he said, either May12 or May 26.the Fiscal Affairsconvene sometime

He expectsCommittee tobefore next week's freeholder meet-ing to finalize recommendations tothe board regarding departmentrequests. Sullivan said freeholdershave batted back and forth the budgetrequests with differing views amongthe board members. He expects theboard probably will follow the com-mittee's recommendations.

The county manager's executivebudget did not include any new posi-tions, nor did it include departmentrequests made during last month'sbudget hearings. That budget is about5 percent more than last year's budg-et while the amount raised by proper-ty taxes will rise by $13 million, to$217 million.

Go fetchm

Photo By Joseph A. Sorrentino

Colleen Schmidt tosses a bail with her dog, Storm, dur-ing a friendly game of fetch. The two were enjoying thebeautiful weather on Monday at Union County's dogrun, located at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Aftertemperatures rose to summer-like levels of 80 degrees,this weekend's forecast calls for more seasonal tempsof 60 degrees, and possibly some showers.

Photos By Barbara KokkaiisWILDLIFE SUNDAY — Two-year-old Rachel Mendalski plays with a pink panther shereceived during 'Wildlife Sunday at Traiiside Nature and Science Center in Mountain-side.

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Jennifer Pena prepares for her pres-ental'on while she keeps the hood onher falcon.

Among the special visitors to Traiisideon Sunday were Robyn Brant of WolfVisions, who brought along Saffire.

Drug suspects to appear in courtEarly morning raids throughout county net 18 arrests

By Lauren DeFilippoStaff Writer

The 18 people apprehended last week in early morn-ing drug raids are scheduled to make their first appear-ance in court this week, Assistant County ProsecutorRobert O'Leary said Tuesday.

They are currently being held in Union County Jail oncharges of drug distribution and conspiracy as well assome lesser charges, O'Leary said.

Elizabeth resident Christian Thillet, also known asWilson Valdez, or "Tabby," who authorities have identi-fied as the central figure in the operation that connectedCali, Colombia to the New York, New Jersey, and Penn-sylvania, will face stiffer charges, will be formallycharged as the leader of the narcotics web, O'Leary said.

Nearly 220 law enforcement officials from federal,state, county, local sources were able to capture the 18suspects by executing a series of early morning raids inmultiple locations in Elizabeth, Linden, Hillside, Union,Newark and Irvington.

The raids not only yielded arrests, but also the con-fiscation of nearly 2.5 kilograms of heroin, seven guns,and more than $400,000 in cash.

Other weapons, including a stun gun, were alsoseized along with cars, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle,and properties.

Though 18 were arrested, one of the chief suppliers,25-year-old Alejandro "Alex" Cleves is still wanted oncharges that he supplied up to 6 kilograms of heroin todealers in New Jersey daily. Authorities believe thatCleves fled to Colombia before the raid, but Union Coun-ty Prosecutor Theodore Romankow is optimistic thatwith the assistance of the federal government and Colom-

bian authorities will bring Cleves to justice quickly.Cleves' mother, Nidia Roland, 43, of Potter Avenue,

Union, and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Katherine Urbanoof North Broad Street, Elizabeth, were both arrested oncharges that they collected proceeds from the drug salesand sent them to Colombia.

In Irvington, 30-year-old Rashad Muhammed wasguarding 55 bricks of heroin valued at aBout $55,000 andtwo guns, officials said. Another $100,000 was alsofound in the Becker Terrace building, authorities said.

Linden resident Raphael Martinez allegedly ran twostash houses from the auto parts store and gas station onPark Avenue in Newark. Eliigio "Gordo" Marquezallegedly owned and operated stash houses in both Unionand Essex counties, officials said.

One minor, a 17-year-old male, and 18-year-oldManuel Perez of Elizabeth were also the alleged runnersfor the network, officials said.

The arrests are the result of four years of work whichall started when Kenilworth Police Detective JustinMaranca received a tip after conducting a motor vehiclestop.

From that point, the Union County Narcotics StrikeForce uncovered the pieces of the network, and teamedup with other law enforcement agencies.

The Drug Enforcement Administration becameinvolved in the investigation in November when it wasdiscovered that the network was international.

"Quite frankly, we have not seen anything of this mag-nitude since I took office nearly three years ago,"Romankow said. This was the ninth major drug networktakedown since Romankow prosecutor almost three yearsago.

Board renews media contractBy Lauren DeFilippo

Staff WriterThe Union County Board of Cho-

sen Freeholders approved a $72,000contract last week with NewBrunswick-based media consultingfirm Mediasquared.

The one-year contract will beginMay I at a rate of $6,000 per month.

Mediasquared has been under con-tract with the county for at least thelast three years, but maybe even asmany as five, according to UnionCounty Manager George DeVanney.The $72,000 contract does not reflectany increase over last year's amount.

During the term of the contract,Mediasquared would help market avariety of governmental initiatives and

programs throughout the communitywhile working with an appointedcounty liason. At present, Devanneysaid that Mediasquared's upcomingprojects have yet to be determined.However, he did point out that some ofMediasquared's work, like marketingconsultation services for RunnellsSpecialized Hospital in BerkeleyHeights, will be ongoing.

Traditionally, Devanney said, Run-nells had a hard time turning a profit.However, through the marketingstrategies of Mediasquared, the factil-ity is once again seeing revenue on theplus side. They deserve part of thecredit for that, Devanney said, point-ing out that Medaisquared was instru-mental in raising awareness about the

hospital and its services and marketingit to the right people and. places.

"They were recommended becausethey've been doing good work,"Devanney said.

The principals of MediaSquaredalso own Message <fc Media, a leadingDemocratic political consulting firmthat includes among its clients, theUnion County Democratic Committeeand former Gov. James McGreevey.

Mediasquared has also previouslyworked on the county's image build-ing program, the STAR OpportunityCenter, Department of EconomicDevelopment, Open Space, Recre-ation and Historic Preservation TrustFund, and most recently the county'sLifetime Education initiative.

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COUNTY NEWSNAMI hosts speaker

Award-winning newspaper colum-nist Tom Davis will be the guestspeaker Tuesday at a free public pres-entation offered by National Alliancefor the Mentally Ill-Union County at7:30 p.m. in Osceola PresbyterianChurch, 1689 Raritan Road, Clark.Refreshments will be served.

Davis, staff reporter for The Recordof Bergen County, writes a weeklycolumn on mental illness and addic-tion called "Coping." He will talkabout mental health issues and offerinsight and views regarding themedia's handling of stories involvingmental illness. Questions and answerswill follow his talk.

Davis is the recipient of NAMI-NJ's "Freedom from Stigma" MediaRecognition Award. In addition, in2003 Davis won a first-place awardfrom the New Jersey Press Associa-tion. He has played an important rolein raising public awareness about thevarious; issues that plague the mentalhealth system, and is highly qualifiedto share his knowledge and experi-ence.

Last year Davis received thenationally prestigious . 2004-05 Ros-alynn Carter Fellowship for MentalHealth Journalism award. In this pro-gram, each fellow creates a work proj-ect that explores the world of mentalhealth. The journalist receives astipend and is assigned mentors toprovide guidance and resources tocomplete the work within a year.These successful projects have helpedreduce stigma and promote the causeof mental health advocacy.

Davis graduated from Rutgers Uni-versity and recently returned therewhen he was awarded the Journalist-in-Residence fellowship under theNorth Jersey Media Group's Journal-ist-in-Residence program. There heteaches a course and participates incampus journalism activities.

For more information, call 908-233-1628.

Free dogwood treesThe Union County Board of Cho-

sen Freeholders has a gift for schoolsthis spring: free flowering trees. Whilesupplies last, each school in UnionCounty may receive a 5- to 6-foot-talldogwood tree. Schools can use thiswhite flowering tree to beautify theirgrounds, add shade to their property,and to celebrate Arbor Day, April 29.

In addition to a free tree, the free-holders also are offering free training.Through the Union County ShadeTree Advisory Board, students and

accompanying adults will be trained in'how to plant and care for a newlyplanted tree.

Training sessions will be held threedifferent days from 12:30 to 2 p.m. atWilliams Nursery in Westfield. OnTuesday, a session will be for fourthand fifth-grade students; on April 20for sixth- through eighth-grade stu-dents; and on April 21 for high schoolstudents and adults. The dogwoodswill be given out after each trainingsession along with a protective cagefor each tree.

See your school principal if you areinterested in representing your schoolat a training session. You also maycontact Rutgers Cooperative Exten-sion 4-H Agent and chairman of theUnion County Shade Tree AdvisoryBoard, James Nichnadowicz at 908-654-9854, or E-mail Nichnadow-icz@aesop.rutgers.edu.

Special waste recyclingat Nomahegan Park

The County of Union will sponsora recycling event Saturday, so UnionCounty residents can get rid of house-hold special waste and old automobiletires in an environmentally safe man-ner. The collection will take placefrom 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the UnionCounty College campus in Cranford,1033 Springfield Ave., opposite Nom-ahegan Park.

All residents of Union County areeligible to participate at no cost. Pre-registration is not required for thisspecial Saturday collection.

All that residents need to do isdrive to the site with their householdspecial waste and automobile tires.Workers at the site will unload thevehicles.

There is a limit of eight automobiletires — without rims — per house-hold.. This is a household recyclingevent No businesses.

Household special waste includesoil-based paint and varnish, antifreeze,aerosol cans, pool chemicals, corro-sives, pesticides, herbicides, solvents,thjnners, fire extinguishers, motor oiland oil filters, gasoline, batteries, ther-mostats, unbroken fluorescent bulbsand mercury switches.

Only materials in original orlabeled containers will be accepted.

Latex, water-based, paint andempty cans will not be accepted. Theyshould be disposed of in with the reg-ular garbage. Leftover latex paint canbe air-dried or, to hasten the dryingprocess, kitty Utter and/or newspapercan be added to hasten the drying.

A complete list of the materials that

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The household special waste col-lection will be held rain or shine, forUnion County residents only and notfor businesses. Proof of Union Countyresidency is required.

For more information, call theBureau of Environmental ServicesHotline at 908-654-9889.

Mothers & MoreMothers & More is a national, non-

profit organization serving motherswho are by choice or circumstancealtering their participation in the paidworkplace over the course of then-active parenting years. The group isn'tjust for full-time stay-at-home moms,but champions the value and necessityof all mothers' work to our society,paid and unpaid, within and outside ofthe home.

The chapter's activities includemeetings on topics of interest to moth-ers, mom's nights out, mom and totoutings, playgroups, a book club and acraft club. There are day and eveningactivities to fit every mother's sched-ule. Members also have the opportuni-ty to participate in national e-mail sup-port networks and to volunteer in avariety of areas including chaptercoordination, membership, onlineservices, publications, media rela-tions, marketing, and advocacy.

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Kids' ID programAtlas-Pythagoras Masonic Lodge,

1011 Central Ave., Westfield, willoffer a children's ID program May 7from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Children will be fingerprinted,videotaped, and photographed, andidentification cards will be made incooperation with the Union CountySheriff's Department. Children will beweighed and measured, and specialfeatures, such as birthmarks, scars ormoles will be noted.

In respect to privacy, all tapes, pic-tures, and cards will be given to the

parents or guardians of the children,and no records retained by the lodge.Many families return each year withtheir tapes to update their children'srecords.

In case a child is ever lost orabducted, these tapes, when brought topolice and media, would be valuablein helping to find the missing child.Some parents have used the ID cardsfor air travel.

There is no charge for this service,which the lodge has been providing tofamilies in the area since 1991 in aneffort to safeguard our children. Lightrefreshments will be served.

For more information, call 908-233-7349.

Electronics collectionThe County of Union will sponsor

a recycling event for electronics andautomobile tires on April 30, so UnionCounty residents can get rid ofunwanted tires, computers and otherelectronic equipment in an environ-mentally proper manner.

The collection will take place from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arthur L. JohnsonHigh School, 365 Westfield Ave., eastof Raritan Road, in Clark.

All residents of Union County areeligible to participate at no cost.

Computer monitors and televisionsare the source of a considerableamount of lead - about 5 pounds perscreen. Up to 95 percent of most elec-tronic appliances can be recycled. Thisis a responsible way to keep hazardousheavy metals out of our environment.

Electronic equipment that will beaccepted on April 30 includes comput-er monitors, hard drives, modems,keyboards, CPUs, mice, printers,scanners, speakers, televisions, VCRs,fax machines, telephones, and circuitboards.

All that residents need to do isdrive to the site with their unwantedelectronic equipment and as many aseight automobile tires, without rims.Workers at the site will unload thevehicles.

Pre-registration is not required fortins special Saturday collection.

Refrigerators, washers and dryers,microwaves, and air conditioners willnot be accepted.

A complete list of the materials thatwill be accepted on April 30 is avail-able at the Union County Environ-mental Services Web site atwww.ucnj .org/oem.

The electronics collection and tirerecycling will be held rain or shine, forUnion County residents only and not

for businesses. Proof of Union Countyresidency is required.

For more information, call theBureau of Environmental ServicesHotline at 908-654-9889.

Bio-blitz at Lenape ParkScientists and skilled environmen-

talists, assisted by community volun-teers, will fan out across Lenape Parkin Cranford over a 24-hour periodMay 20-21 to conduct New Jersey'sfirst "urban bio-blitz."

A bio-blitz is an intensive effort toidentify every living plant or animalfound in a given area - in this case, the450-acre Union County park that bor-ders on Cranford, Kenilworth, Spring-field, Union Township and Westfield.

The event is being sponsored bythe Union County Board of ChosenFreeholders, the Union CountyDepartment of Parks and Recreationand the Rahway River Association inpartnership with the Arthur Kill Coali-tion, the New Jersey Department ofEnvironmental Protection WatershedAmbassador Program, the Friends ofLenape Park, and National Biodiversi-ty Parks Inc.

"The goal of this effort is to raiseawareness of the incredible diversityof life in this suburban park and thewonderful resources Lenape Parkoffers for recreation and as an outdoorclassroom and science lab," said Free-holder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison tothe Union County Parks and Recre-ation Advisory Board. "Specialists inareas ranging from birds and insects tomushrooms have already been recruit-ed, but more volunteer workers areneeded to identify the hundreds ofspecies to be found in the park in thespringtime."

The "blitz" will start in the park at6 p.m. on May 20, with some workerson hand throughout the night. Othervolunteers will work in shifts through-out May 21, until 6 p.m.

For those interested, a Bio-BlitzHeadquarters tent will be set up whereresults and identifications will be post-ed.

Scientists and lay people interestedin volunteering for the event must callHolly Jantz at the Union CountyDepartment of Parks and Recreation,908-527-4032, or Betty Ann Kelly at908-527-4231 to register.

Some members of the public willhave an opportunity to work alongsidethe scientists during parts of the 24-hour period; advance registration isalso required for this.

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Blitz 2005, call Dennis Miranda,Committee Chair/President of theRahway River Association at 973-209-6321.

'Freeholders Forum'Highlights from the recent opening

ceremony of the Union County Court-house Centennial Celebration make upa special edition of the "FreeholdersForum" television program. The pro-gram includes the unveiling of a cen-tury-old time capsule, vocal and bag-pipe performances, and remarks fromUnion County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi,Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctorand other dignitaries.

Unique exhibits of rare artifactsand memorabilia honoring the 100thanniversary of the Union CountyCourthouse will remain on display inthe rotunda of the Union CountyCourthouse through the rest of theyear. A series of special celebratoryevents will be scheduled throughoutthe year. Calendar information andrelated news can be found atwww.ucnj.org.

Each half-hour "FreeholdersForum" program can be seen on a con-tinuing program loop as part of UCC1, an Internet video service fromUnion County College. Viewingdetails can be found at www.ucc.edu,which has a link to the broadcast.

"Freeholders Forum" is producedby the freeholder board and is madepossible through the facilities andtechnical direction of Union CountyCollege. Entitled "Union CountyCourthouse Centennial CelebrationKickoff," the show will be airedthrough May 14 according to the fol-lowing schedule:

• Union County, except Elizabethand Plainfield: Channel 26, Mondays,6:30 p.m.

• Elizabeth: Channel 70, Thurs-days, 6 p.m.

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• Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park,Winfield: Channel 36, daily, 10 p.m.

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ANSWERS APPEAR ON PAGE B13

REUNIONSThe following schools will con-

duct reunions in the coming months:• Westfield High School Class of

1985,20-year reunion, May 21.• Scotch Plains High School Class

of 1985,20-year reunion, June 11.• Scotch Plains High School Class

of 1975, 30-year reunion. / . • . . , . . ,• Union High School, Class of

1985,20-yearreunion,'.20<55, . :• Union High School, Class of

1995, 10-year reunion, 2005.• Union Hill High School, Class of

1975, 30-year reunion, 2005.• Union High School, Class of

1976, 30-year reunion, 2006.• Union High School, Class of

1981,25-year reunion, 2006.• Union High School, Class of

1986,20-year reunion, 2006.• Westfield High School, Class of

1980, 25-year reunion, 2005.For information on any of the

above reunions, write to ReunionsUnlimited Inc., P.O. Box 150, Eng-lishtown 07726 or call 732-617-1000.

• Hillside High School, Class of1965, is holding its 40th reunion on

June 25.If anyone has information regard-

ing former students or would like tojoin the committee, contact BarryZins at BZinsl 11 l@aol.com.

• Hillside High School, class of1955, is planning a reunion on May20 at the Grand Summit Hotel inSummit;

Contact Paul Ladell at 973-715-7688.

• Hillside High School, class of1975, will hold its 30th reunion atCosta's Restaurant, Roselle Park, onNov. 26. Anyone with informationabout missing classmates may contactShirley Anne at 908-241-8298, orsend an e-mail tohhsclassofl975@comcast.net.

• Cranford High School, Class of1980, will hold its 25th reunion onJune 17 at 8 p.m. at the Hilton GardenInn, Edison/Raritan Center in Edison.The cost is $72 per person. This eventis being coordinated throughReunions Unlimited, and can beaccessed on the Web atwww.reunions-unlimited.com, or by

phone at 732-617-7000. RSVPs arerequested by Mary 27.

The following day, there will be aninformal event at Nomahagen Park inCranford, open to friends and family,as well as Cranford High Schoolgraduates. This is a good place toshow off your children, meet oldfriends and make new ones, and playSoftball.

This third annual event is beingcoordinated by the Class of 1978. Anyquestions on either event can bedirected to Roseann Cermak-Capo-bianco at 908-272-3267, or by e-mailat mcapobianco5@comcast.net.

Editorial deadlinesFollowing are deadlines for news:Church, club and social events —

Friday at noon.Entertainment — Friday at noon.Sports news and game results —

Monday at noon.Letter to the Editor — Monday 9

a.m.General news and information—

Monday 5 p.m.

Arts camp coming to WatchungSo what are the kids doing over the

summer?How about WAC art camps?Think your little one has the poten-

tial to be the next Van Gogh or Pol-lack? These are modern times, afterall. The summer is filled with all sortsof camps for all sorts of sports andactivities, so why shouldn't art or the-ater be on the list?

It's never to early to start makingsummer plans for the kids. That's whywe're suggesting now about theupcoming annual Summer Art Campfor kids ages 6 to 12. Led by the tal-ented Monica Otero, classes will runin cycles of six days, Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays, over twoweeks and run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kids will have the chance to work invarious media, with workshops ondrawing, watercolors, pastels, multi-media, sculpture, painting, masks andceramics. AH supplies are included,except for the brown-bag lunch.Indoor and outdoor activities are slat-ed for fun in the sun and in the air con-ditioning.

Camps will be held June 22 to July1, July 6 to 15 and July 20 to 29. Pre-registration is available right now.Each two-week cycle is $265, $250for WAC members. Forms are avail-able at the Watchung Arts Center. Formore information, call 908-753-0190.

For those leaning toward the the-atrical arts, the Parsippany-based AllChildren's Theatre will offer its annu-

al summer camp in August.With an desire to give children

ages 4 to 17 an opportunity to exploretheater from both sides of the lights,ACT offers classes in acting, singing,and set design, with two-week classesending with a performance in front alive audience. ACT has been doingthis for more than 20 years and hasbuilt a strong reputation for givingchildren an excellent introduction tothe performing arts. For those morefamiliar with life in the theater, theprogram expands on their existingabilities and gives them an opportuni-ty to spread their theatrical wings evenfurther.

For more information on ACT, call973-335-5328.

Come to Our Open House(Final one for fall 2005 enrollment - 5th, &h & 7th graders invited, too)

Sunday, May 1, at 2:00 pmBenedictine Academy is an ail-female, 9-12

school designed to give studentsindividualized attention and encouragement.

• College preparatory program• 100% college acceptance for past 9 years

..*•' Limited financial aid still available for 2004-2005•> A sport for every season• Middle States Association accredited• National Service-Learning Leader School• Private education in the Benedictine tradition since 1915

Be our guest at the Student Talent Show, April 29

For more info about BA, contact the Admissions Office

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What's Going On?FLEA MARKET

SUNDAYApril 24th, 2005

EVENT: Flea Market and CollectibleShow •PLACE: New Jersey Transit Lot, NewYork Avenue, (Off Ridge Road), Lynd-hurst (by Shop Rite)TIME: Outdoors 9AM-5PMDETAILS: New merchandise, crafts, col-lectibles, and garage/tag sale items.For information Call:201 -997-9535ORGANIZATION: Sponsor By: Lynd-hurst High School Band

SUNDAYMay 1st, 2005.

EVENT: Flea Market and CollectibleShowPLACE-.Belleville High School, 100 Pas-saic Avenue, (off Joralemon Street),BellevilleTIME: Indoor & Outdoors 9AM-5PMDETAILS: New merchandise, crafts, col-lectibles, and garage/tag sale items.For information Call:201-997-9535ORGANIZATiON: Sponsor By: BHSBETAC Committee

GARAGE/YARD SALESFRIDAY & SATURDAY

April 22nd & 23rd, 2005EVENT:GARAGE and RUMMAGE SALEPLACE: Community United MethodistChurch,301 Chestnut Street, RoselleParkTIME: Friday 9AM-5PM;

Saturday 9AM-2PMPRICE: FreeBaked Goods and Coffee for sale on Fri-day. Info call office 908-245-2237ORGANIZATION: Community UnitedMethodist Church.

SATURDAY ~~April 30th, 2005

EVENT: Garage SalePLACE:Livingston Trinity CovenantChurch, 343 E. Cedar Street(off Northfield), LivingstonTIME: 9:30AM-2:30PMDETAILS: Antiques to great junk! Cloth-ing, furniture, jewelry, household, linens,toys.ORGANIZATION: Trinity CovenantChurch.

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April 23rd, 2005EVENT: Festival Of Harmony 2005PLACE:Rahway H.S. 1012 MadisonAvenue & Central Avenue, Rahway, NJTIME: 7:30 PMPRICE: Admission FreeHigh School & College Students performBarber Shop Style Music plus "MoonDance" Sweet Adeline 2003 ChampionQuartet & Reveille Quartet Spebsqsa2003 Champions.For information call 908-925-2629ORGANIZATION: Rahway Valley "Jer-seyaires" Barber Shop Chorus SPEB-SQSA, Inc

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HOROSCOPESApril 25 to May 1

ARIES, March 21 to April 19:Devise a budget or plan that allowsyou to meet your financial needs.Avoid frivolous or careless spendingon luxury or unnecessary items.

TAURUS, April 20 to May 20:Take time to look within and you willdiscover an effective way tp expressyourself. Pay attention to your heartand be true to your feelings.

GEMINI, May 21 to June 21:Behind-the-scene activities will con-tribute to your outward Success. Lielow, gather your energy and come outwith a bang when the time is right.

CANCER, June 22 to July 22:Friends are very impressed with someof your creative ideas or suggestions.Take an unpopular or outdated philo-sophical concept and make it work.. LEO, July 23 to Aug. 22: Attend abusiness meeting for the purpose ofexchanging timely and sensitive infor-mation with your professional peers.Communicate openly.

VIRGO, Aug. 23 to Sept 22: Usethe experience or insights of an expertto help avoid costly mistakes. Meetwith a teacher or mentor to discussyour career options.

LIBRA, Sept. 23 to Oct. 23: Ahands-on approach works best when itcomes to personal investments. Doyour homework and be prepared tomake some wise fiscal decisions.

SCORPIO, Oct. 24 to Nov. 21: Aloved one is likely to catch you offguard with an untimely announce-ment, message or confession. Remaincalm and hear him or her out.

SAGITTARIUS, Nov. 22 to Dec.21: Overblown expectations couldresult in disappointment and frustra-tion. Keep it real and avoid fantasizingor reaching beyond realistic bound-aries.

CAPRICORN, Dec. 22 to Jan. 19:Expand your social circle and makesure it includes a variety of peoplefrom different walks of life. Listen andlearn a lot from each person.

AQUARIUS, Jan. 20 to Feb. 18: Itis time to get a domestic conflict orproblem out in the open to makeamends. Eliminate what is weighingheavily on your heart and get back toloving.

PISCES, Feb. 19 to March 20: In astate of distraction, important infor-mation could be overlooked. Make anextra effort to be more attentive or tobecome a better listener.

If your birthday is this week, keepan open mind and position yourself toexpand and grow during the comingyear.

Artistic, or creative ventures arefavored, and although challenging atfirst, they should return some amazingresults. Your friends or associates are atrue reflection of who you are.

Be sure to surround yourself withindividuals who share your values andwho can support your moral standards.

Also born this week: Hank Azaria,Jet Li, Jay Leno, Uma Thurman,Willie Nelson and Judy Collins.

Kean student releases new CDKean University affiliate artist

in piano, Allison BrewsterFranzetti, last month released a newdouble CD, titled "Reflexiones," onthe Amapola label. CD No.l wasproduced in Prague, the CzechRepublic, earlier this year. Brewster

Franzetti is performing Piano Con-certo No. 1 composed by husbandCarlos Franzetti with the City ofPrague Philharmonic conducted byAdam Klemens. CD No. 2 wasrecorded in Buenos Aires, Argenti-na, in 2003, and Brewster Franzetti

is playing Concerto del Plata forPiano and Chamber Orchestra andthe suite from the French/Spanishfilm "Dans le Rouge du Couchant"by Carlos Franzetti, and recordedwith the Orquesta del Buen Ayreconducted by Franzetti.

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DANCE LESSONS FROM ITALIAN CULTURE —Above left, Maryiou Romano, with stu-dents in her Italian dance lessons at Columbia High School in Maplewood. Casa Italiansof South Orange provided a grant that enabled Italian teacher Dominic Tancredi's stu-

dents to learn about this aspect of Italian culture. Above right, students who will performin the annual Italian Musical Night on May 20 at 7 p.m. at Columbia High School inMaplewood. The public is invited to attend.

Acoustic music awaits at Watchung Arts CenterThe Watchung Art Center Acoustic-

Folk Series has begun at Watchung ArtsCenter, 18 Sterling Road, Watchung.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and theshows start at 8 p.m. Admission is $ 15.For information and reservations, call908-753-0190 or you may send an e-

mail to .WACenter@aol.com.Visit their . Web site,

http://www.watchungarts.org/Afolk.htm.

The following artists will performas part of the Watchung Art CenterAcoustic-Folk Series:

May 7, John Flynn.June 4. Dave's Tme Story.The Coffee With Conscience Con-

cert Series of Springfield will takeplace at Springfield Emanuel UnitedMethodist Church, 40 Church Mall,Springfield. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.,

shows start at 8 p.m.Admission is $14. For information

and reservations, call 908-522-1501 orsend an e-mail toconcerts4causes@aol.com. Also, visitthe Web site, http://www.coffeewith-conscience.com.

Coffee With Conscience concerts to startThe Coffee With Conscience

Concert Series of Westfield willtake place at First United MethodistChurch of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St.,Westfield.

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For information and reserva-tions, call 908-522-1501or send an e-mail to concerts4caus-es@aoLcom.

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HELPING HAND - The All Powerful Hand of God,' byNorberto Cedeno, part of 'Voces y Visiones,' which is ondisplay through May 13 at Seton Hall Library's WalshGallery. For information, call 973-275-2033.

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designed to guide our readers to themany arts and entertainment eventsin the Union County area. The calen-dar is open to all groups and organi-zations in the Union County area. Toplace your free listing, send informa-tion to: Worrall Community Newspa-pers, 463 Valley St., P.O. Box 158,Maplewood, 07040. Faxes may besent to 973-763-2557.

Outterm call 908-757-7171, fax: 908-757-2626, or visit the Web site atwww.duCret.edu for details.

ART SHOWS CONCERTSTHE ELIZABETH COALITION TOHOUSE THE HOMELESS will host anart show and auction benefit at HolySpirit Hal), located at Suburban Roadand Morris Avenue in Union, on May13. A preview will begin at 6:30 p.m.;the art auction will begin at 7:30 p.m.Admission is $10 per person, whichincludes refreshments, wirie, and adoor prize. For advance tickets call IrisRispoli at 908-964-4123 or Mary ClareKubicz at 908-204-9772.THE ASSEMBLED IMAGE, an exhibitof recent digital collage work by LeslieNobler-Farber, Elizabeth Jacobs, Kris-ten Faughnan, Joohyun Pyune andJay Seldin, will be on view at the ArtsGuild of Rahway through May 13.There will be a reception with theartists Friday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.Admission is free. Gallery hours areWednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1 to3 p.m., and Thursday from 1 to 3 and 5to 7 p.m. Appointments are availablefor school visits and large groups. Forinformation, call 732-381-7511, or sendan . e-mail to artsguild1670@earth-link.net.EIGHT GRADUATE STUDENTSshowcase their art at a Kean Universi-ty exhibit. The exhibit is in the JamesHowe Gallery in the Vaughn-EamesHall lobby on the main campus at 1000Morris Ave., Union. The exhibit will runthrough May 10, admission is free.

For more information, call thedepartment of fine arts at 908-737-4400.

AUDITIONS

MYSTIC VISION PLAYERS will holdauditions for their summer show, "Oliv-er!" Children 13 and younger will audi-tion on Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30p.m. Teens and young adults will audi-tion from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m on April 28and 29. Bring sheet music and be pre-pared to sing 16 bars. A dance combi-nation will be taught, so wear comfort-able shoes and clothing. Auditions willbe held at the JTG Recreation Center,located directly behind City Hal) in Lin-den. Call 908-925-9068 for directionsand any information. Show dates areJuly 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and a matineeon July 24.CRANFORD REPERTORY THEATREwill be holding auditions for "TheBoyfriend" on May 1, from 4:30 to 6p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the CindySmith Dance Studio, 98 North Ave.,Garwood. Ages eighth grade and up.Bring sheet music and shoes for danc-ing. Production dates are July 21through 23.

SANCTUARY CONCERTS in Berke-ley Heights will present musical acts inthe coming weeks.

Concerts are presented at UnionVillage Methodist Church, 1130 Moun-

BOOKSTHE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOKGROUP will meet at Barnes andNoble, 1180 Raritan Road, Clark. Forinformation, call 732-574-1818.

BOOKS BY WOMEN, ABOUTWOMEN meets the first Wednesday ofthe month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes andNoble, 240 Route 22 West, Springfield.For information, call 973-376-8544.

THE "LORD OF THE RINGS" READ-ING GROUP meets the first Wednes-day of the month at Barnes and Noble,1180 Raritan Road, Clark. For informa-tion, call 732-574-1818.

KEAN UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OFUNIVERSITY RELATIONS and TheStar-Ledger have partnered to publisha new book titled "World of Wonder:Exploring the Realms of History, Sci-ence, Nature and Technology." Thebook brings together 90 of the mostfascinating subjects surveyed by theWorld of Wonder series. The book isnow available for purchase in the KeanUniversity book store and on the Website of Tne Star-Ledger athttp://www.nj.com/worldofwonder.

THE RED HAT SOCIETY'S LAUGHLINES: "Stories in Inspiration and Hat-titude" by Sue Ellen Cooper will belaunched at a special tea party at theSpringfield Barnes & Noble on Sundayat 2 p.m. Two signed copies of thebook and other prizes will be awarded.This event is presented in collaborationwith the Westfield Red Hat Society.Women aged 50 and over shoulddress in red hats and purple clothingfor this event. For more details or toregister, call 973-376-6581.DISCOVER GREAT NEW WRITERSBOOK GROUP is meeting Wednesdayat 7:30 p.m. This month's book is"Brick Lane," by Monica Ali. For moreinformation, call 973-376-6581.

CLASSTHE DUCRET SCHOOL OF ART islocated at 1030 Central Ave. and is sit-uated on a seven-acre campus in ahistoric residential area of Plainfield.The school offers full-time and part-time day and evening classes in fineart, graphic design/computer graphicsand illustration.

For information about the spring

blend their talents in "Leading Ladies &Friends," a tribute to musical theater'sgreatest women in song. Kean stu-dents Jennifer Vaughn and KristenBussiere appear in three performanc-es, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.,and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Wilkins The-atre at Kean University, 1000 MorrisAve., Union. Tickets are $20 for thegeneral public; $17 for seniors and $14for children.; For more information, callthe box office at 908-737-7469, or visitthe Web site, www.wilkinstheatre.com.

Providence Road, next to the library inMountainside on Friday, Saturday andSunday and April 29 and 30, and May1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 732-239-7018.KNITTING GROUP meets every Mon-day from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitters areencouraged to bring a favorite projectto the Springfield Barnes & Noble Cafe.For more information, call 973-376-6581.

THEATERTHE WILKINS THEATRE will present"Big River," a musical based on MarkTwain's story of Huck Finn in the deepsouth of pre-Civil War America. Perfor-mances are on Friday and Saturdayand April 29, and May 6 and 7, at 8p.m.For further information, call 866-484-8587."NUNSENSE," directed by Joe

Photo exhibit in Union County

Ben Venezio's photographs are on display at the Peari Street Gallery through May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-day through Friday. Union County artists whose works can be hung on a wall interested in exhibiting in the gallery mayapply. For information on the Pearl Street Gallery, contact the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Call 908-558-2550 for information.

tain Ave., Berkeley Heights. For moreinformation, call 973-376-4946, or visitthe Web site, www.sanctuarycon-Gerts.org.MEET THE ORCHESTRA concertseries continues at the Suburban Com-munity Music Center, 570 Central Ave.,Murray Hill.'Fbrthei'Sth year, the Sub-urban Community Music Center, incooperation with the New Jersey Sym-phony Orchestra, will host the Meet theOrchestra series for children ages 3 to8.

For more information, call 908-790-0700.DIANNE REEVES will perform at 8p.m. Saturday at the Union County ArtsCenter in Rahway.

For information, call the box officeat 732-499-8226 or visit the Web site,www.ucac.org. Union County Arts Cen-ter is located at 1601 Irving St., Rah-way.

DESOL will perform at the UnionCounty Arts Center in Rahway on May7 at 8 p.m.

For information, call the box officeat 732-499-8226 or visit the Web site,www.ucac.org. Union County Arts Cen-ter is located at 1601 Irving St., Rah-way.THE WATCHUNG ART CENTERACOUSTIC-FOLK SERIES has begunat Watchung Art Center, 18 SterlingRoad, Watchung. Doors open at 7:30p.m., and the shows start at 8 p.m.Admission is $15. For information andreservations, call 908-753-0190 orsend an e-mail toWACenter@aol.com.

Visit the Web site,http://www.watchungarts.org/Afolk.ht.

The following artists will perform aspart of the Watchung Art CenterAcoustic-Folk Series:

May 7, John Fiynn.June 4, Dave's True Story. •

THE COFFEE WITH CONSCIENCECONCERT SERIES OF SPRING-FIELD will take place at SpringfieldEmanuel United Methodist Church, 40Church Mall, Springfield. Doors openat 7:30 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m.Admission is $14. For information andreservations, call 908-522-1501 orsend an e-mail toconcerts4causes@aol.com. Also, visitthe Web site, http://www.coffeewith-conscience.com.

The next show is May 14, featuringBasya Schecter & Friends.THE COFFEE WITH CONSCIENCECONCERT SERIES OF WESTFJELDwill take place at First United MethodistChurch of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St.,Westfield.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m., showsstart at 8 p.m. Admission is $14.

For information and reservations,call 908-522-1501 or send an e-mail to concerts4causes@aol.com.

Also, visit the Web site,http://www.coffeewithconscience.com.

Upcoming shows are:May 21, the Kennedys.June 18, the Dreamsicies.

CROSSROADS IN GARFIELD willfeature the following:

Every Monday, Open Mic Night.Every Tuesday, Jazz Jam.Every Wednesday, karaoke night.

BROADWAY BABES AND BABIES

THE NEW JERSEY INTERGENERA-TIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwill host a benefit concert featuringrenowned professor Peter. Schickelepresenting the music of P.D.Q. Bachon May 21. The concert will be held atKean "University's Wilkins Theatre inUnion. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.Call 908-737-7469 for tickets, or visithttp://wilkinstheatre.kean.edu.

DANCEY-SQUARES, a local square danceclub, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. atFrank K. Hehnly School, Raritan Road,Clark. The fee for each lesson is $4.For information, call 908-298-1851,732-381-2535 or 908-241-9492.

THE SUMMIT INTERNATIONALFOLK DANCERS has begun a newseason with sessions on Fridays at 8p.m. at the Connection, Morris Ave. atMaple St., in Summit.

Beginners are welcome, no partnersare needed. All sessions begin at 8p.m.; newcomers may arrive at 7:30 forextra help. Admission is $2 for theevening. Call 973-467-8278 for infor-mation and a flier listing the seasonschedule.THE ALBORADA SPANISH DANCETHEATER COMPANY and specialguests bring the hot passion of Iberiandance to life in "Fuego!" on April 30 at7:30 p.m. at Wilkins Theatre at KeanUniversity, 1000 Morris Ave., Union.For more information, call the boxoffice at 908-737-7469, or visit the Website, www.wilkinstheatre.com.

DISCUSSIONTHE UNION COUNTY BOARD OFFREEHOLDERS invites local nonprofitorganizations, individual artists andscholars to apply for funding from the2004 Union County HEART — History,Education, Arts Reaching Thousands— Grant program. To request HEARTGrant information, contact the UnionCounty Division of Cultural and Her-itage Affairs, 633 Pear! St., Elizabeth,07202; call 908-558-2550, Relay usersdial 711; or send inquiries via e-mail toculturalinfo@ucnj.org.

HOBBIESTHE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC.meets at 295 Jefferson Ave., Union,behind Home Depot on Route 22 East.The club is open to the public Satur-days from 1 to 4 p.m.

For information, call 908-964-9724 or908-964-8808, send inquiries via e-mail to TMRCInc@aol.com or visit theWeb site at www.tmrci.com.

THE HARVEST QUILTERS OF CEN-TRAL NEW JERSEY will meet the firstMonday of each month at Cozy ComerCreations quilt shop, Park Avenue,Scotch Plains.

A SPRING, GARDEN GIFT BOU-TIQUE will be held at the HetfiefdHouse, Constitution Plaza off New

INTERNETTHE INTERNET LOUNGE, 256 SouthAve., Fanwood, hosts an Open Mic/Karaoke Night on Sundays at 7 p.m.Join the group far a cup of gourmet cof-fee and a wide variety of organic foodsand participate in an original poetryreading, a stand-up comedy routine ora musical number. There's no covercharge, and patrons can come in,make new friends, surf the Web, orplay a game of Diablo2, NeverWin-terNights, WarCraft or Counter-Strike.To ask about a schedule of events, call908-490-1234 or visit its Web site:www.theinternetlounge.com.

JAZZLANA'S RESTAURANT will offer din-ner and live jazz with Warren Vacheevery Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m.For information, call 732-669-9024.

KIDSTALES FOR TOTS PRESCHOOLSTORYTIME will be offered at Barnesand Noble, Route 22 West, Springfield,Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.,and the Kids' Writing Workshop, Satur-days at 10 a.m. For information, call973-376-8544. EVERY MONDAY ANDTHURSDAY in April at 11:30 a.m. sto-rytime themes include National PoetryMonth, Corduroy, and Hans ChristianAndersen's Birthday celebration.

Full details available at CustomerService or Children's Department or bycalling 973-376-6581.

RADIOTRI-COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATIONwill meet at 8 p.m. the first and thirdMondays of the month at the WillowGrove Presbyterian Church on OldRaritan Road in Scotch Plains.

For information, call 908-241-5758.

SINGLESDINNERMATES and EntrepreneursGroup invites business and profession-al singles to dinner at a local restau-rant; wine and mingling is at 8 p.m.,dinner is at 9 p.m. Two age groups areavailable.

For information on dates and locations,call 732-822-9796 or visit www.dinner-mates.com.

INTERFAITH SINGLES, for singleadults older than 45 years old, willmeet every Sunday from 9 to 10:30a.m. for discussion and continentalbreakfast at First Baptist Church, 170Elm St., Westfield. Donation is $2.

For information, call 908-889-5265 or908-889-4751.

SOCIAL SINGLES DANCING, for 45-year-olds and older, meets every Tues-day at 7 p.m. at the Yankee BuffetGrand Ballroom, 2660 Morris Ave.,Union. Admission is $7.

For information, cali 908-688-8816.

Schreck, choreographed by PatrickStarega, and vocally directed byHoward Whitmore, will be presentedon Friday and Saturday at St. GeorgeByzantine Church, 417 McCandlessSt., Linden. Tickets are $15.

For more information, call 908-925-8689.THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OFNEW JERSEY will release the much-anticipated cast recording of "Illyria,"an exuberant new musical by PeterMills and Cara Reichel adapted fromShakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night"on Friday. The cost is $19.99 and theCD can be purchased at The Shake-speare Theatre's gift shop, located inthe lobby of the Madison-based the-ater, or by calling 973-408-3694, or byvisiting www.shakespearenj.org."HENRY V" will be presented on Sat-urday at 2 p.m. at the F.M. KirbyShakespeare Theatre, 36 MadisonAve. at Lancaster Road in Madison.Tickets are $10, educators with a valididentification are offered two compli-mentary tickets. Call 908-408-5600 orvisit www.shakespearenj.org.CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE COM-PANY:VOICES will be presented onApril 29 at 8 p.m. and April 30 at 7:30p.m. Returning for their seventh annu-al residency at The Shakespeare The-atre, the acclaimed Carolyn DorfmanDance Company presents a diverserepertory concert, featuring a reprise ofDorfman's "Living Room Music," theNew Jersey premier of "Odiesea," andnew voices, including "Enigmotion" byguest choreographer Aidan Treays,and company member Noel Mac-Duffie's "Soul Descending." Regulartickets are $25, students and seniorswith valid identification pay $15. Call973-408-5600 for tickets. For addition-al information on the Carolyn DorfmanDance Company, visit www.cddc.info.

"THREE TALL WOMEN," the PulitzerPrize-winning play by Edward Albee,will be performed from today throughMay 8 on Thursdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays at 8 p.m. and Sun-days at 3 p.m.Audiences are invited to meet theactors after each performance. Ticketson Fridays, Saturdays and Sundaysare $18, and $10 on Thursdays. Stu-dents pay $10 for all performances. For"Senior Sunday" on Sunday, seniortickets are $10."A DELICATE BALANCE" by EdwardAlbee, will be performed from May 6through 21 at the Summit Playhouse,10 New England Ave., one block fromthe Grand Summit Hotel, just offSpringfield Avenue. Tickets are $15 foradults, $10 for students. For reserva-tions, call 908-273-2192, or order tick-ets online atwww.summitplayhouse.org.

"THE SPITFIRE GRILL," a musical byJames Valcq and Fred Alley, will bepresented on May 6 at the WestfieldCommunity Players Theatre, 1000North Ave. West in Westfield. Refresh-ments will be served at 7 p.m., show-time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per per-son and are available at the GSWRCService Center, 201 Grove St. East inWestfield, or by calling Vickie at 908-232-3236, ext. 1221.

VARIETYTHE BACK PORCH in Rahway will

present Open Mic Night every Thurs-day night, a disc jockey every Fridaynight and solo artists and bands on Sat-urdays. Happy Hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mon-days to Fridays, with $1 drafts and $3Long Island iced teas. Mondays areMexican Mondays with $2 shot spe-cials, $2 Coronas, $2 margaritas and$1 tacos. Wednesdays are LadiesNights and karaoke.

The Back Porch is located at 1505Main St., Rahway.

For information, call 732-381-6544.CROSSROADS, 78 North Ave., Gar-wood, presents a series of jazz, bluesand comedy concerts, as well as foot-ball-themed nights.

Every Sunday: Live comedy, funkand poetry; Live at Instant Coffee, 8p.m.

Every Monday: Open Mic Night,Happy Hour ail night

Every Tuesday: Jazz Jam; all pints,$2

Every Wednesday: Karaoke Night;Miller Lite and MGD, $2 all night

Every Thursday: Fiesta Night; Coro-na, Cuervo and margaritas, $2 all night.

For information, call 908-232-5666or visit www.xxroads.com.MOLLY MAGUIRE'S IRISH PUB inClark will present entertainment in thecoming weeks.Molly Maguire's is located at 1085 Cen-tral Ave., Clark. For information, call732-388-6511.SECOND SATURDAYS COFFEE-HOUSE will take place the second Sat-urday of each month at 8 p.m. in theFellowship Hall of the Summit UnitarianChurch, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. Fea-tured will be an "open mic" forum ofmusic, poetry, comedy and perform-ance art. Refreshments are served.Admission is $4. Talent is sought forfuture dates.

For information, call 908-928-0127or send an e-mail to info@secondsatur-days.org.VAN GOGH'S EAR, 1017 StuyvesantAve., Union, will present a series ofmusical events. Tuesdays are"Acoustic Tuesday," some of which fea-ture open mic from 8 to 9 p.m. for folksingers, poets and comedians, followedby a featured folk performer. Open micparticipants sign up at 7:30 p.m. andget 10 minutes at the microphone. Jazzand blues are featured Sundays at 8p.m. The cover charge is $3 for all Sun-day concerts, unless otherwise noted.For information, call 908-810-1844.THE CONCORD SINGERS, unique,non-auditioning women's communitychorus, seeks new members as itsspring 2005 season begins.Rehearsals are Mondays from 7:30 to10 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church inSummit.

The Spring Concert will be present-ed in May at Calvary Church.

For more information, call DebraBoyman at 908-771-0978 or visit theWeb site, www.concordsingers.org.

THE HETFIELD HOUSE presents"Home and the Holidays," a Spring,Garden and Gift Boutique on Friday,Saturday and Sunday and April 29 and30, and May 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.The annual geranium sale, held on April30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will benefit theHistoric Preservation Committee. TheHetfield House is located at Constitu-tion Plaza, off of New ProvidenceRoad, next to the library in Mountain-side. Admission is free.

For further information, call 732-239-7018.

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PREPARING FOR A NIGHT OF DANCE - Teachers Dominic Tancredi, far left, andMarylou Romano of Cora d'ltalia, far right, with students from Columbia High Schoolwho take part in Italian dance lessons. Students in Tancredi's class at Columbia High

School Maplewood participate in an Italian dance and will perform in the annual ItalianMusical Night which is scheduled for May 20 at 7 p.m. at the high school on ValleyStreet. For information, call 973-744-7653.

ONOR AWARENESSMake Organ & Tissue Donation Your Way of Life

More than 87,000 people are waiting for the gift of lifeEach day, about 70 people receive an organ transplant. However, 17 people die each day waiting fortransplants that can't take place because of the shortage of donated organs.

Make Your Wish to be an Organ Donor Known• Declare your wish on your driver's license • Join the donor registry • Include donation in youradvance directives, will, and living will. • Tell your family. They can be your advocate should youbecome a donor candidate • Tell your physician, faith leader, and friends• Complete a donor card and carry it in your wallet.

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Who can become a donor?Af! individuals can indicate their intent to donate (persons under 18 years of age musthave parent's or guardian's consent). Medical suitability for donation is determined atthe time of death.

Are there age limits for donors?There are no age limitations on who can donate.The deciding factor on whether a person candonate is the person's physical condition, not theperson's age. Newboms as well as senior citizenshave been organ donors. Persons younger than 18years of age must have a parent's or guardian'sconsent.

If I sign a donor card, will it affect the quality of medical care I receive at thehospital?No! Every effort is made to save your life before donation is considered.

Will donation disfigure my body? Can there be an open casket funeral?Donation does not disfigure the body and does not interfere with

having a funeral, including open casket services.

How do I express my wishes to become anorgan and tissue donor?1. Indicate your intent to be an organ and tissuedonor on your driver's license.2. Carry an organ donor card.3. Most important, discuss your decision with familymembers and loved ones.

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Can I sell my organs?No! The National Organ Transplant Act (Public law 98-507)makes it ILLEGAL to sell human organs and tissues.Violators are subject to fines and imprisonment. Among thereasons for this rule is the concern of Congress that buyingand selling of organs might lead to inequitable access todonor organs with the wealthy having an unfair advantage.

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APPEAL FOR BLOOD DONATIONSEvery 30 seconds someone in this country needs blood. Four million Americans need blood transfusionseach year! NOW It's time to help. One blood donation from YOU can save up to three lives! Please, takea little time and become a blood donor It's fast, simple, safe, and most importantly saves lives.

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Musical set to beperformed at Kean

4th Wall Theatre charts a course foradventure when it presents "Big River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,"with music and lyrics by Roger Miller,and book by William Hauptman asadapted from the novel by MarkTwain. The rollicking antics of-Huck,Jim and Tom Sawyer have touchedreaders for generations and will bebrought to life, accented with anincredible score opening Friday atWilkins Theatre located on the campusof Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave.,Union. Performance are Friday andSaturday and April 28,29, and May 6,7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. "BigRiver" is directed by 4th Wall presi-dent and award winning playwrightand director Greg Allen ofNutley, withmusical direction by Bloomfield resi-dent Matt Rupcich and choreographyby Patrick Starega of Winfield Park."Big River" is produced by award-winning producer Leslie Reagoso ofChatham. For tickets call the WilkinsTheatre box office at 908-737-7469.

A vibrant Broadway musical, "BigRiver" represents the eternal search forfreedom and adventure. Based onMark Twain's classic The Adventuresof Huckleberry Finn, "Big River"takes the audience on a whirlwind ridedown the mighty Mississippi River,where the next turn is always unex-pected. With a score written by leg-endary "King of Country Music" song-writer Roger Miller, Mark Twain'sunforgettable characters are broughtvividly to life by the musical flavors ofragtime, blues, gospel, soul, folk andcountry.

Twenty talented New Jersey actorscreate multiple characters in this

ensemble piece, including HussainAziz of Linden, Ben Taylor Cohen ofLivingston, Carol Cornicelli and KenMagos of Maplewood, Heather Darrowand Bobby Selig of Westfield, DonnaDeCicco of Nutley, Patrick Field ofBloomfield, Brian Hall of CedarGrove, Howard Fischer of BerkeleyHeights, Jodi Freeman Maloy, RichMaloy and Gwen Ricks-Spencer, all ofMontclair, Richard Colonna, TraceyLynne Haskell and Ericka Traugh ofGarwood, Jamal Sawad of NewBrunswick, Rickey Smith of Eaton-town, Bernard J Solomon of Cranford,Michael Weekes of Scotch Plains andKatie Western of Emerson.

Rounding out the team are RichardO'Connor of West Orange as setdesigner, Tom Corea of East Hanoveras sound designer and Marion Brady ofLittle Falls as costume designer. GwenRicks-Spencer and Tracey LynneHaskell pull double duty as lightingdesigner and prop coordinator, respec-tively, as well as being cast members.Steering everyone in the right directionis Christine O'Donnell of Fair Lawn asstage manager.

4th Wall Theatre Inc. a not-for prof-it theatre company, began its journey in1996 as 4th Wall Musical TheatreCompany Inc. on a mission to fulfill thecreative needs of theater devoteeswhile bringing lesser-known and less-er-produced ensemble musicals to life.Originally housed in The MorristownBeard School, 4th Wall moved to TheBickford Theatre in The Morris Muse-um, where audiences tripled in size. 4thWall is now at Kean University, bring-ing exciting live theatre to central NewJersey.

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Wedding traditions are highlightedIn' time for spring, The Newark

Museum presents "Here Come theBrides: Fairy Tales, Folklore andWedding Traditions," the umbrellatitle for a series of five exhibitionsthat showcase the wedding customs,fashions and traditions of China, Vic-torian America, Morocco, Korea andJapan. Hundreds of items, includingdresses, jewelry, furnishings, historicphotographs and videos from themuseum's collection as well as fromprivate lenders, including severalNew Jersey families, will be on viewthroughout the museum throughSept. 4.

The exhibitions, which explorethis universal life event celebrated byall cultures and peoples, are titled:"The Bride Wore Red: Chinese Wed-ding Traditions"; "Alice Ballantine'sVictorian Wedding"; "A Bride inRural Morocco"; "Queen for a Day:Korean Bridal Traditions"; and "ABride in Old Japan."

The main exhibition, "The BrideWore Red: Chinese Wedding Tradi-tions," is the first exhibition of itskind in this country.

Traced from China and Chinesefamilies in the United States, morethan 280 items dating from the 18thcentury to the present are set amongfestive pavilions and gardens in themuseum's special exhibition spaceson the first floor.

: "Marriage is such an importantinstitution in Chinese society and thecontinuation as well as transforma-tion of wedding rituals and traditionsis fascinating," said Valrae Reynolds,curator of Asian collections for TheNewark Museum. "We are gratefulfor the generosity of so many fami-lies willing to share their stories andmementos, as well as those of theirparents, grandparents and even great-grandparents."

The first item that visitors willencounter is an ornate 19th-centurywedding palanquin, a carriage usedin the past to transport a bride to hernew home.

The last component in the exhibi-tion is a recreation of a traditional

Chinese bridal chamber, circa 1890; abeautifully carved and lacquered bed,covered with embroidered silks andspecial decorations, is accentuated bypaneled screens, decorative lanterns,porcelain teacups and other furnish-ings.

Between these two settings, view-ers can see a variety of bridal dressesspanning two centuries, such as thefinely embroidered silk jackets andskirts of the 1880s, the tight spangled"chipao" of the 1920s and 1930s, andthe Western-inspired "princess"dresses common today.

These garments will be situated invignettes that include family photo-graphs, wedding gifts, invitations andelements of the trousseau.

The important tea ceremony, inwhich the parents are honored, willbe set in a traditional Chinese room,with formal chairs, tables and por-traits of the couple's ancestors.

"The Bride Wore Red: ChineseWedding Traditions," opened on Feb.27, with a celebration commemorat-ing the Lunar New Year.

This exhibition was organized byReynolds, with the assistance of WeiZhou, The Newark Museum's mar-keting manager and liaison to theAsian community; Connie Wu, engi-neering and pattern information spe-cialist, Rutgers University; andDorothy Ko, professor of history,Barnard College, Columbia Universi-ty-

In The Ballantine House, the 19th-century mansion located on themuseum's campus, Ulysses GrantDietz, curator of decorative arts, isrecreating the 1899 wedding of AliceIsabel Ballantine and Henry YoungJr.

"Alice Ballantine's VictorianWedding," a special installationbased on eyewitness accounts fromNewark newspapers, will give visi-tors an opportunity to view the fore-runner of today's "princess wed-dings."

As they walk through the Nation-al Historic Landmark, elaboratelydecorated with orchids, cala lilies,

roses, lilies of the valley and pottedpalms, they will see "Alice" in a silkembroidered gown, similar to the oneshe wore more than a century ago.

Her widowed "mother" will be inthe master bedroom, wearing a blacklace dress that was designed for herby Jeanne Paquin of Paris.

The "groom," in tailcoat andwhite tie, will be waiting in thelibrary, with examples of period andcontemporary engagement and wed-ding rings on view nearby.

An assortment of nearly 40 wed-ding gifts, such as coffee sets, plates,candlesticks, vases, bowls and sculp-ture, are displayed in the billiardroom; made of silver, bronze, ceram-ics and glass, they include a numberof items made by Tiffany.

In the dining room, set up for thereception with five small tables, anextravagant three-tiered cake sits onthe bridal table.

An ornamental cake topper, near-ly 15 inches tall, was created inNewark for a bride in 1891; perchedon a pedestal, it completes the instal-lation.

The great Tudor-style library onthe house's third floor was a weddinggift for Alice and Henry, but it israrely accessed by visitors today.

Until Sept. 4, it will be opened fortours and special events related to theexhibition.

"A Bride in Rural Morocco"focuses on the bridal adornment ofwomen in rural Morocco.

Most commonly known asBerber, they are the indigenousinhabitants of Morocco and othernorthern African countries.

The highlight of this exhibition isa complete marriage dress ensemble,with a colorful red headdress andjewelry of silver and amber.

Objects from the bridal trousseau,including jewelry, hand-dyed textilesand a wooden marriage chest, arealso featured.

A video recording taken of arecent Moroccan wedding offers aglimpse into this unique ceremony."A Bride in Rural Morocco" has been

organized by Christa Clarke, curatorof Africa, the Americas and the Pacif-ic, with the assistance of CynthiaBecker, assistant professor of art his-tory, University of St. Thomas, Min-neapolis, Minn.

Reynolds has also organized thetwo exhibitions, "Queen for a Day:Korean Bridal Traditions" and "ABride in Old Japan." The fine robes,crowns, gifts and paintings used in19th- and early 20th-century Koreanweddings are presented in "Queen fora Day: Korean Bridal Traditions." Acouple's crowns and gowns, a deli-cate wedding screen, lovely textilesmade by a bride-to-be for her dowry,and special gifts, such as carvedducks, chests and embroideredcloths, complete the scene of a tradi-tional Korean wedding.

The importance of sipping sake ata traditional Shinto wedding is obvi-ous to anyone viewing "A Bride inOld Japan." A set of fine gold and redlacquer sake cups and a sake ewerused in a wedding ceremony are dis-played in a classical Japanese setting,along with a finely embroidered19th-century wedding kimono and anornate silk wrapping cloth for a wed-ding gift.

"Here Come the Brides: FairyTales, Folklore and Wedding Tradi-tions" has been made possiblethrough the generous support of theInstitute of Museum and Library Ser-vices, The Wallace Foundation, TheDodge Foundation, Victoria Founda-tion, Johnson & Johnson, Arlene andLeonard Lieberman, the E. Rhodesand Leona B. Carpenter Foundation,and the New Jersey Historical Com-mission. In-kind sponsors includeCapitol Lighting, D2 Creative, MarryMe Wedding Palace, and Kings Vil-lage.

A number of public programs andfamily activities have been designedto complement these exhibitions. Inaddition, books and other relateditems will be for sale in the museumgift shop. More information can befound on the museum's Web site,www.NewarkMuseum.org.

Brady-Danzig funds scholarship at KeanThe Kean University Foundation,

with support from PBD AssociatesI nc.v a small foundation based inSouth Orange, has started a new schol-arship program to support a talentedvocal student who wishes to major inmusic at Kean University.

The president of PDB Associates,Patricia Brady-Danzig, initiated thisprogram. She is an internationallecording artist who has garnered

accolades for her superb musicianshipin concerts all over the world. A clas-sically trained soprano," she encom-:"passes a vast repertoire across manystyles and genres, and in recent sea-sons she has broadened her range evenfurther to feature Irish ballads,Romanian folk music, and popularAmerican melodies, in orchestrationscreated for her by the music world'sgreatest arrangers. Among her many

awards, Brady-Danzig has beennamed Woman of Distinction by The

'; Star-Ledger, and Irish Americani Mag-azine listed her as one of the 100 Out-standing Americans of 2000. Sheformed PDB to help other musiciansgain exposure. "We all need support inour careers," said Brady-Danzig. "I'vebeen very fortunate in mine, and so Iwant to share."

The total amount of the scholarship

is $1,000. Candidates may transferfrom another institution or be prepar-ing for his or her freshman year in col-lege. Applicants must apply for entryin the fall 2005 semester, complete ascholarship application and participatein an audition. For more information,contact Dr. Mark Terenzi, Kean Uni-versity professor, by calling 908- 737-4436 or sending an e-mail to mteren-zi@kean.edu.

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Newclasses atworkshop

Now entering its 34Hi year, TheWestfield Summer Workshop pres-ents many exciting and new classesfor its upcoming summer programscheduled for June 29 through July29. This all-inclusive summer pro-gram features pre-K and kinder-garten programs, string ensembles,vocal performances, art classes, apotpourri of crafts classes, foodpreparation classes, dance courses,video techniques, graphic designs,cartooning, jewelry-making, batikdecoration, jazz aerobics, and key-boarding, in addition to a host ofmusical theatrical choices. Theworkshop will be held at RooseveltIntermediate School on Clark Streetin Westfield.

This year, master clown JuliusCarallo, better known as ClownChips, will join the staff to teachclowning and juggling skills toyoungsters. Carallo, an aquaticswimming instructor, is also thefounder of the internationallyacclaimed Humpty Dumpty Associa-tion, now in its 15th year.

Bom in New York, Carallo has adegree in graphic arts managementand was a typesetter and printingpressman. In August of 1983,prompted by a desire "to do some-tiling daring," Carallo completed amarathon 28-mile swim in 10 hoursand 3 minutes. In addition, as an avidcollector of Humpty Dumpty items,he soon filled his apartment with aneclectic collection of cookie jars,banks, and lamps all with the Hump-ty Dumpty theme.

When his son, Paul, tragicallydied at the age of 20, Carallo wasprompted to found the HumptyDumpty Association. "Our effortscontinue to memorialize Paul'smemory and to help lower the num-ber of brain injuries" by teachingchildren how to avoid head trauma."To be a clown is "to take pain awayfrom others through laughter."Humpty Dumpty safety clownsinclude Dr. Kracko, Snooky, andChips the Clown and these men andwomen perform safety programs invarious public venues. Moreover,Carallo's show, titled "Protect aGood Egg," is the recipient of sevenawards from the National SafetyCouncil and has been shown to audi-ences in the United States, Germany,and Barbados. In May of 2004, "AMobile Clown Theatre, LLC," abrainchild of the Humpty DumptyAssociation, was featured on theWB11 television show hosted byLarry HofF. It is a traveling troupe ofclowns and musicians.

The key to being a clown, accord-ing to Carallo, is to show empathytoward others. "A clown makes funof what he is doing, but never ofwhat others are doing.-' There is asincerity and a goodness that markall good clowns. Part of the magic ofbeing a clown is that "clowns try togo through small spaces, make issuesdifficult when they are easy and turndifficult acts into simple ones."Clowns are masters of the impossi-ble.

Although clowning dates back toancient Greece, it was in the lateMiddle Ages, that the clownemerged as a professional comicactor who imitated the antics of thecourt jesters.

The Harlequin clown was devel-oped in the latter half of the 16th cen-tury and was an acrobatic trickster.The English traveling clown actorswere responsible for introducingsuch popular characters as Pickelher-ing who wore oversized shoes,waistcoats, hats, and sported giantruflS around their necks.

The earnest of the true circusclowns was Joseph Grimaldi.Grimaldi's clown, called Joey, spe-cialized in classical physical tricks,tumbling and slapstick comedy Infact, today's clowns are known asJoeys Dunng the United States CivilWar, George L. Fox introduced theclumsy clown character calledHumpty Dumpty and performedover 1,100 Humpty Dumpty shows.His transformations, physical come-dy, and outlandish pantomime stylewere later emulated by CharlieChaplin Buster Keeton, and LomeChaney.

Not content with bis educationalwork through the Humpty DumptyAssociation, Carallo's clown charac-ter Clown Chips also entertainsevery Wednesday night at the Rain-forest Cafe at the Menlo Park Mall inEdison

New York cabaret singers performTwo prize-winning singers from

the New York cabaretscene will present"Old Friends in the Spirit," an afternoonof American popular song, at 4 p.m. onMay 1, at The Unitarian Church inSummit, 4 Waldron Ave. The programis part of the Afternoon Music series.

Singers Phillip Officer andMarieann Meringolo will team up forsongs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter,Stephen Sondheim, Peggy Lee andMadonna. Cabaret pianist and musicdirector Doyle Neumeyer will providepiano accompaniment

Praised in The New York Times as a"master of lyric precision," Officer hasperformed widely in Manhattan at ven-ues ranging from Carnegie Hall and theOak Room of the Algonquin Hotel toclubs like Don't Tell Mama and Arci's.Officer originated "the Geek" in theTony-nominated musical, "Side Show,"

Orchestra toplay benefit

The New Jersey IntergenerationalOrchestra, a unique ensemble of musi-cians who have ranged in age from 6to 92, will host a benefit concert fea-turing renowned professor PeterSchickele presenting the music ofP.D.Q. Bach on May 21.

Schickele's P.D.Q. Bach concertsare the best classical music comedyact performing today.

The concert will be held at KeanUniversity's WiMns Theatre inUnion. All proceeds benefit the NJIO.

Tickets range in price from $25 to$50. For more information, contact:908-737-7469.

and created Simon in "Starcrossed" atthe Goodspeed Opera House in Con-necticut

"In a world often devoid of authen-ticity, the engaging performer PhillipOfficer is the real deal," wrote RexReed. Officer won New YorkNightlife's 2004 award for outstandingmale cabaret vocalist. His latest CD,"Hoagy on My Mind," was named out-standing male recording of the year bythe Manhattan Association of Cabaretsand Clubs.

Meringolo is a native New Yorkerwho has received numerous awards forher striking voice and her skill at inter-pretation. H. Scott Jolley of TimeOutNew York called her "a passionatesinger who can belt like Streisand orbring her voice to a mere whisper todeliver a heart-wrenching ballad."

In 2004, Meringolo won the MAC

solo artist award for her second soloCD, "Imagine, If We Only Have Love."She won the Backstage Bistro Awardfor "outstanding vocalist" in 2000. Shehas performed at the Rainbow Room,the Russian Tearoom, the HammersteinBallroom and many other Manhattanclubs.

Afternoon Music has rescheduled anall-Bach recital by prizewinningPhiladelphia organist Jeffrey Brillhartfor May 15. Brillhart's concert, origi-nally set for January, had to be post-poned because of weather. In the 6 p.m.program, Brillhart will play the Unitari-an Church's 1976 Flentrop organ, spe-cially designed for the sanctuary.

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THE ARTSDusty's in Roselle opens

Dusty's Place is Union County'snewest nightspot.

Admission to Dusty's place is freebefore 10 p.m.

Thursday and Sunday nights arekaraoke nights.

Dusty's Place is located at 112Chestnut St. in Roselle at the site ofthe former Cove Jazz Club.

For more information and direc-tions call 908-241-1224.

Kean will present a newprofessional equitytheater program

Kean University announces Pre-mier Stages, a new professionalActor's Equity Association theaterprogram. Actively engaging andenhancing the professional theateracademic programs at Kean, PremiereStages will also serve a culturallydiverse audience, children-at-risk, anda broad pool of artists.

Premiere Stages features fouruniquely conceived projects that willnurture and encourage the work of stu-dents, introduce children to the arts,attract high-profile artists to the insti-tution and provide a forum for thedevelopment of new plays. The Pre-miere Stages Play Festival will presentthe work of emerging dramatists liv-ing in the greater metropolitan arethrough readings, workshops, andfully-produced world-premiere pro-ductions. For more information onPremiere Stages at Kean University, orto get on the mailing list, call 908-737-6397, ext. 4410, or send an e-mail tojwooten@kean.edu.

Final performance is setfor the WestfieldCommunity Players

The Westfield Community Players

ends the season in May with the JamesValcq and Fred Alley musical "TheSpitfire Grill." With a score inspiredby American folks music, this story ofredemption and hope takes place at arestaurant in a small town that servesup more than food to weary souls.The show runs April 30 through May21, with all tickets priced at $20.

Westfield Community Players,founded in 1934, is one of the oldestcontinuously operating communitytheaters in the state of New Jersey andhas brought to life more than 190comedies, dramas and musicals in the150-seat theater in Westfield. The the-ater continues to be a vibrant part ofthe cultural scene in Union county.

Funding has been made possible inpart by the New Jersey State Councilon the Arts, Department of State, apartner agency of the NationalEndowment of the Arts, through agrant administered by the UnionCounty Division of Cultural and Her-itage Affairs.

Westfield Glee Clubsings spring concerts

The Westfield Glee Club, under thedirection of Thomas Booth, will per-form its 80th year of spring concertson April 29 at 8 p.m. at First Presby-terian Church of Roselle, and on April30 at 8 p.m. at Calvary LutheranChurch, Cranford. George Lachenaueris the accompanist, and he will bejoined by Howard Dreizler on someselections.

The first section of the Glee Clubprogram has classic men's songs withquiet tunes like the "WhiffenpoofSong" and "How Can I Keep FromSinging." The next section of religioussongs included "Swing Low, SwingDown" and "I Will Call Upon theLord." A section of "Fab Four of theFifties" songs made famous by quar-

tets still remembered will connectwith that period. The section of songsfiom Broadway will also have a con-nection with the Broadway shows andquartets that introduced these tunes.

The special artists for each pro-gram will be The Harmony GritsMen's Chorus and Buckley Hugo onthe saxophone.

All are invited to attend the con-certs, and interested men, women, andstudent singers may talk with GleeClub members about singing member-ships. Tickets are available from GleeClub members and at the door for adonation of $15 for adults and $12 forstudents and seniors.

For information, call Dale Juntillaat 908-232-0673.

Bailey has art showEarl Bailey, a Union Beach resi-

dent and a student at the duCretSchool of Art in Plainfield, will behaving a one-man show at the schoolat 1030 Central Ave., Plainfield. Theopening reception will be on Saturday,from 1 to 6 p.m. The show will runthrough April 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.each day. Bailey is a third-year studentand a fine art major at the duCretSchool.

Bailey explained that, "My artevokes many different emotions, likelove, happiness, anger or sadness. Artis my passion and I want my viewer toexperience the same passion. I createmy pictures by gluing found objectssuch as soda can tabs, marbles andCDs, to a canvas, and then I paint alandscape or a still life on top of theobjects. Each object suggest a differ-ent picture to me."

For more information, contact theduCret School of Art at 908-757-7171.

Warren Vache plays jazzThe jazz musician Warren Vache

serenades a crowd of singles and jazzlovers at Lana's Restaurant in Clarkevery Thursday from 7 to 11 p.m.

The restaurant that features Ameri-can three-star cuisine, including anextensive martini menu, is nowappealing to a larger crowd.

Since the addition of live entertain-ment, Lana's has been receiving anever-growing reaction from the public,with numbers reaching the hundreds.

Whether sitting down to a meal orjust enjoying a cocktail at the bar, peo-ple are making Lana's a regular placeto be every week. Lana's has becomethe newest place for singles looking tocapitalize on Thursday nights.

Singles night with live jazz byWarren Vache will continue throughthe spring, when the crowd will begiven the chance to enjoy the samemingling opportunities as well as liveentertainment on Lana's new outsidepatio.

For information, call Lana's at 732-669-9024.

Film festival comingto Union County

Westfield Take 3 Westfilm 2005,the Westfilm Independent Film Festi-val at Westfields Rialto Theater at 250E. Broad St., returns this May for twonights, on May 2 and May 9, startingat 7 p.m.

This year's Westfilm Film Festivalwill be run in cooperation with theScotch Plains and Fanwood library'sMovies In May Film Festival runningMay 6 and 7. See www.fanwoodli-brary.org/filmfest for more informa-tion.

As in past years, this years West-film promises two nights of fantasticfilms, including features, shorts andstudent films. A complete listing offilms screening at the festival will isavailable at

www.westfilmfestival.com.The cost for each evening is $7.

Tickets for Westfilm will be availableat the Rialto Box Office each night ofthe festival.

Past festival features include "JustAdd Pepper," "Catching Fire,""Raven, Reality & Stuff," and "BelAir."

DVDs of the film "Just Add Pep-per," distributed nationally by AlphaVideo, will be available each night forpurchase at $6 each.

The screening schedule for bothevenings is being put together andpromises another festival of greatindependent films. As always, a briefQ&A with the filmmakers will takeplace after each screening.

This is a great set of nights forthose who love film.

For the most up-to-date informa-tion on Westfilm 2005, checkwww.westfilmfestival.com For furtherinformation on Westfilm call PeterPaul Basler 732-396-4419 or 973-769-3661 or e-mail him: tomorrowpro-ject@comcast.net.

Group will performstaged reading of play

Artists Repertory Troupe Innova-tively Serving Today's Society willpresent a staged reading of TomO'Neil's "A Soldier's Death" on May1 at 3 p.m. at the Chatham UnitedMethodist Church, 460 Main Street,Chatham. There will be a forum fordiscussion and a modest receptionafter the production. The criticallyacclaimed, existential drama exploresthe primarily unconscious musings ofa young soldier in the last momentshis life. Notwithstanding its grave sub-ject matter, the piece proves a movingand often humorous hour in the the-ater. The provocative and highly sub-jective theatrical experience will pro-

vide an effective springboard for someserious and beneficial conversationduring the discussion that follows. Inlight of the fact that the New York pro-duction of "A Soldier's Death"appealed to a great number of combatveterans, Ella Ackerman, artisticdirector of Artists Repertory believes,"the event will provide an excellentopportunity for the community to turnout in support of our troops and veter-ans and their families."

"A Soldier's Death" premiered inOctober 2002 at New York City's 13thStreet Repertory Company. The pro-duction brought author Tom O'Neil anOff-Off Broadway Award for Excel-lence for Playwriting. O'Neil intends"A Soldier's Death" to serve as a "trib-ute to the soldiers, the people whohave offered their lives to uphold soci-ety's most sacred ideals in past andpresent battles, the eternal warrior ineach one of us."

The May 1 reading will be directedby Roy Aaron, a Brooklyn, N.Y.,native and current resident of Warren.Aaron has been in numerous produc-tions throughout New York and NewJersey, and has had the distinction ofplaying Arnall in Thirteenth StreetRepertory Company's production ofIsrael Horovitz's "Line," currently thelongest running play in Manhattan.

It is hoped by the company that theNew Jersey theatrical community andits supporters will help afford "A Sol-dier's Death" the growth necessary toreach and support a national commu-nity.

Artists Repertory encourages thatS5 to $10 be offered as a ticket price atthe door, but acknowledging theinvaluable marketing capabilities ofits audience, during these initial stagesof production development, ArtistsRepertory will welcome those whomight find a fixed price of admissionburdensome.

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SUMMER CAMP

2005SUMMER CAMP

3, 4, & 5 year oldsJune 27 - August 5

8:30-12 noonMonday - Friday

New PlaygroundTrips • Games • CraftsGardening * Water Play

WHERE CARING IS A TRADITIONOur 85th Year!

SUMMER CAMP

CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN • SHORT HILLS, NJ

CAMP TBJSummer Programs for

Children 14 Months ThroughKindergarten

7 FUN-FILLED WEEKS• June 27th - August 12thV Exciting Theme WeeksV Fun-filled Camper Participation Days• Lunch Program for C Division CampersV Creative Daily Schedules• Fully Equipped Outdoor Water Play

& Sports Areas* Full-time Registered Nurse* Air-conditioned Indoor Workshops• Staffed by Early Childhood Educators

FOR INFORMATION, CALL MICHELE FEINGOLD,ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR AT 973-379-3177, EXT. 17.

summer campssompthina for evervone! Psomething for everyone!

CALL ABOUT STAFF POSITIONS!

Early ChildhoodCampsages 16 mos - 5 yrs

Camp DeenyRibackages 3v2 - 15

NEW!ExplorationCampsgrades K - 6

Programs forSpecial Needsages 6-21

NEW!Sports Campsages 3v2 - 17

Teen Travel &Young Adultsgrades 7 - adult|

NEW!Triple ThreatTheatergrades4 -12

Visit us at www.jccmetrowest.orgor call 973-929-2901

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HELP WANTED$1050 WEEKLY INCOME mailing our salesbrochures from home. Genuine Opportunityworking with our wholesale company. Sup-plies provided. No selling or advertising. Call1-(646)-722-8424 (24hours).

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2004 EARNINGS: Average Solos $49,950,top team: $154,222, top solo: $70,526.Regional NE XM Radio Service. Class ACDL required. 800-CFI-DRIVE 800-234-3748 www.cfidrive.com

ANNOUNCEMENT: Hiring For 2005 PostalPositions!! $17.50-$59.00+/hour. Full Bene-fits. Paid Training and Vacations. No Experi-ence Necessary. Green Card OK. Call 1-866-329-0801 ext. 750

AUTO MECHANIC: Experienced in generalrepairs (on foreign cars). English speaking.Good opportunity for a career position. 908-272-8708

BOOKKEEPER NEEDEDGrowing small biz in South Orange needsbookkeeper to track invoices, pay bills, rec-oncile bank statements and supportaccounting. Work from your home on Quick-en or Quickbooks and share computer files.Estimate 10-20 hours per monthEmail:jeanine@tpsmarketing.com or call973-762-2182

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT. Part Time,F/C, AP & AR, in-house payroll and insur-ance, multiple bank accounts and reports,special projects. Requirements: Accountingdegree or minimum 5 years experience,excellent Excel & Quickbooks. 20-25 hours.Chatham Insurance Office. Resume, salaryrequirements and cover letter tojobs@meyerandassoc.com

BABYSITTER NEEDED to pick-up 2 boys,3-4 days per week from 2:30pm-7:00pm,Livingston. Car required. Light housekeep-ing. Call Suzanne 973-332-2706

BE YOUR own boss. Work from your owncomputer full or part time. Minimal invest-ment and free training.www.workforyourself007.com .

CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE needs full timeenergetic, personable person. Positioninvolves bookkeeping, and working withpatients, and word processing. Candidatemust be friendly, detailed oriented and havea positive attitude. Top quality only. Faxresume 973-761-1546, or e-mail toINFO@SOUTHORANGEHEALTH.ORG

CONSTRUCTION: HANDY-MAN Type Posi-tion. Growing Local maintenance Company.Year around work for ambitious individuals.Field service Full Time. Call Ron @ 973-912-9399

CHILD CARE wanted in Clark area for sum-mer months. 2 children. Driver's license.College or high school student 908-337-7791.

CHILD CARE - Live in/ out in West Orange.2 children, $250 weekly, 6 days. 862-222-1060, Leave message.

CLEANER, CLEAN retail store in Union.Monday thru Saturday, 7:00am-12:00pm.908-704-9911.

COOL TRAVEL Job. !! One month Paidtraining! $500 Sign-on-Bonus. Must be freeto travel, start today. 1-800-735-7462.

CASHIER FOR Pharmacy in Union. Goodpay. Please call :908-209-5232

DESK ATTENDANT/OFFICE CLERK PART TIME

TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE

Temporary part time Desk Attendant/OfficeClerk position for the Swim Pool Office.Must be able to interact with the public. Mustbe a resident of the Township of Hillside.EEO Employer. Apply at the TownshipClerk's Office, Municipal Building, Libertyand Hillside Avenues, Hillside from 9:00amto 4:00pm

Drivers -Co. & O / ODedicated Opportunity

Lane between Maine & NYC3 Drivers Needed

Guaranteed $1,000/WeekHome every other day!

* Regional Runs Also Available *Class A CDL with hazmat

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DRIVERS: Independent Contractor's VeryLucrative Opportunity" AEXGroup, a leadingtransportation broker of courier services, isseeking Independent Contractors who canrun their business with a sense of urgency toservice existing time - critical routes in NJ,NY, LI, PA. Preferred: A1998 or newer vehi-cle, i.e, cargo van, mini van,SUV or car. Apply online at:www.aexdrivers.net or call 1-800-670-9693.

DENTAL ASSISTANT- Do you like directpatient contact? If so, we have the perfectchair side position for you. CDA & X-raylicense A MUST. 4 days per week in anupscale suburban Essex orthodontic office/NO SATURDAYS. Top Pay & Benefits.Please fax resume to 973-883-0263.

DRIVER - CRST Van expedited. America's• Largest Team Carrier, Team Drivers Only.

Train your spouse or friend, run 5,000-6,000miles per week. 80% drop hook, 99% no-touch freight. Paid twice weekly, greathome-time policy. For more information con-tact Bob or Andy 1-800-929-2778.

DRIVERS-DO you have 3 months drivingexperience and a NJ CD? You should bemaking 40 cpm with 1 year or 3 yeares, youstart at 41 or 42 cpm. Run an assigned con-ventional and be home every 14 days. Fullbenefits and weekly pay included. 40-42cpm. You deserve it. 1-877-452-5627.eoe.

DRIVERS- IN New Jersey Heartland driversaveraged a $9,192.62 raise last year. Withour 2005 increase their raise will be evenhigher. Earn more this year, a lot more.Heartland Express 1-866-282-5861www.heartlandexpress.com

DRIVERS- IN New Jersey Heartland driversaveraged a $9,192.62 raise last year. Withour 2005 increase their raise will be evenhigher. Earn more this year, a lot more.Heartland Express 1-866-282-5861www.heartlandexpress.com

DRIVER COVENANT Transport. Regionalruns available. Home weekly. Excellent pay& benefits. Experienced Drivers, O/O & Stu-dents Welcome. Equal Opportunity Employ-er. 888-MORE-PAY (888-667-3729)

DRIVERS-ACCEPTING Trainees. CDL in16 days. No money down, student financing,tuition reimbursement available. Job place-ment assistance 1-800-883-0171 ext. A-63.

DATA ENTRY could earn $15/ Hour and up!Medical Billing. Training provided. PCrequired! Call 7 days 1-800-935-1311 exten-sion 308

DELI HELP Part Time position availableweekdays. Apply in person. Tara's GourmetDeli, 530 Valley Street, Maplewood. 973-762-7790

DRIVER, PART TIME position available.Pharmacy seeks driver for local deliveries2-3 days per week. Call 973-379-3333. Ask forJose, Chris

DRIVERS WANTED: Suburban Essex Cabcompany seeking part/ full time help.30- 50 hours week. Good pay. Steadywork. 973-762-5700.

DENTAL ASSISTANT part time, for friendlyWest Orange general practice. X-ray licensepreferred. 973-731-0505

EARN $1,000-$3,500 WEEKLY AnsweringSurveys Online! $25.00-$75.00 Per Survey!Free Registration! Guaranteed Paychecks!Process E-mails Online! Earn $25.00/E-mail! Free Government Grants! $12,000-$500,000! Everyone Qualifies!www.RealCashPrograms.com

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HELP WANTED: Full time Salespeople forParts/Accessories and MotorClothes: Ser-vice Writers, Harley Technicians. Benefitsinclude Medical and Dental coverage, Vaca-tion, Sick Time, Holidays, etc. Experiencepreferred, but will train applicants with rightattitude. Liberty Harley-Davidson/ Buell,Rahway. 732-381-2400, ext 37 or email at:employment@libertyharley.com

HELP WANTED Earn Extra income assem-bling CD cases at home. No experiencenecessary. Start Immediately! 1-800-267-3944 ext. 119.www.easywork-greatpay.com

HOME CAREGIVER: Part-time/ Full-Time.Seeking non medical caregivers to assistelderly in their homes. Top hourly fees. Call908-497-7016.

SOME PEOPLE ARE LUCKY ENOUGHTO LOVE THEIR WORK!

Assist people with disabilities to lead fuii and rewarding lives.Direct support, supervisory, management jobs now available• throughout New Jersey.....Some people are lucky enough

to love their work, why not you?Benefits may include: paid vacation, sick pay,

health/dental insurance, and more.Seeusatwww.rewardingwork.org/njCalf 888-444-1616

IS THERE an Early Childhood career inyour future? The Neighborhood HouseNursery School has openings beginningSeptember 2005 for dedicated, child-ori-ented individuals.Teachers must be ECE certified. Priorexperience working with preschoolerspreferred for aides. Fax resumes by April25 (973)376-2893. For interview(973)3760739. Become a part of theNeighborhood House family, where car-ing is a tradition for over 110 years

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Drivers, Moversand Helpers needed for Moving Company,No CDL required. Call 908-687-8898 or 973-763-6000 ask for Russell

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! Learn toearn $100K+/year working from HOME. NotMLM. Free information. 1-888-269-0784

LJ KENNEDY TRUCKING: "We would liketo thank our competitors for making us lookso good" $965/wk, family medical, homeweekends, CDL required.www.kennedytrucking.com 1-866-786-4555.

LIFEGUARD POSITIONSTOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE

Lifeguards for the 2005 Township ofHillside swimming pool season. Seasonstarting June 25, 2005 to September 5,2005 with additional weekends startingMemorial Day Weekend. Prior experi-ence would be helpful. Lifeguard certifi-cation a must. CPR refresher coursewill be given. Township of Hillside is anEEO employer. Apply to the TownshipClerk's Office, Municipal Building, Lib-erty and Hillside Avenues, Hillside, NewJersey between 9:00am to 4:00pm. Youmay-send in a resume to the aboveaddress in lieu of an application

LOOKING TO fill 15 positions from yourarea immediately. Run flatbed, bulk tank orrefrigerated. Control your earnings based onpersonal efforts. 800-771-6318.www.primeinc.com

MAINTENANCEMECHANIC

Candidate will perform a wide range of gen-eral repairs and preventative maintenance.Must have understanding of buildingmechanicals; as well as trade school or atleast 5 years experience. Troubleshootingskills a plus.

We offer a competitive salary as well as acomprehensive benefits package. Pleasesend resume to: Summit Medical Group,Human Resources Department, 120 Sum-mit Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. Fax (908)277-8754. E-mail: hr@smgnj.com. DrugFree Environment. EOE.

SUMMIT MEDICALGROUP

MAINTENANCE PERSONPART TIME

TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE

Temporary part time Maintenance Workerposition for the Swim Pool Office. Must beable to interact with the public. Must be aresident of the Township of Hillside. EEOEmployer. Apply at the Township Clerk'sOffice, Municipal Building, Liberty and Hill-side Avenues, Hillside from 9:00am to4:00pm

MARKET DAY Sales Rep. needed for focalschools, part time: Must be able to workafternoons and evenings. Call 1-800-350-4509

MANICURIST FOR busy full service salon inIrvington, borderline Union. Call 973-951-1777.'Leave message.

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NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER Needed. Mustdrive. Live-out, Monday thru Friday, for twoboys (Sand 4) in Livingston. Lite housekeep-ing, valid driver's license and references.Call Lauren 212-714-3462.

NOW HIRING 2005 Postal Jobs. $17.50-$59.00 hour. Full Federal Benefits paid train-ing/vacation. No Experience Necessary.Green Card OK. Call 866-634-1229 x9000

NOW HIRING 2005 Postal Positions.$16.20-$58 Hour. No experience necessary.Green card OK 1-800-329-0801 Ext 317.

NOW HIRING 2005 Postal Positions.$17.50-$59/Hour. Full benefits/Paid trainingand vacations. No experience necessary. 1-800-584-1775 reference #4300.

NOW HIRING 2005 Postal Positions.$16.20-$58/Hour. Full benefits/Paid trainingand vacations. No experience necessary.Green Card Ok 1-800-329-0801, ext. 317

OVERNIGHT CUSTOMER Service Repre-sentatives: Logistics Company seeking reli-able individuals computer/internet savvywith good communication skills. Fax 973-243-9237. or e-mail hr@flashlogistics.com.

ONLINE JOBS. eBay Workers Needed.Work with us online. $$$$ Weekly. Use yourhome computer or laptop. No experiencenecessary. Call online Supplier 1-800-693-9398 ext. 1893

PRIVATE COUNTRY Club, located in West-field, NJ is seeking to hire professional waitstaff. Competitive wages and benefits,full/part time positions available. Experiencepreferred but not necessary. Please call908-232-4141.

POOL SPA Industry: Great jobs! Great pay!Great Business! Service Technicians,Supervisors, Administrative. Sales,Plumbers.Drivers needed. Visit.pooltechnician.com to find out more.

PART TIME Medical. Experience a must!!Dependable. Computer Knowledge. GoodCommunication skills, approximately 20flexible hours, fax resume: 908-306-0811.

PART TIME/ Summer. Major Events Com-pany. Weekends/ Nights. Run games, rides,etc; top $$$, flex hours fun service Maple-wood. 973-313-0800.

PART TIMER lingerie/ day wear fashionconsultants. Get paid to party! Prizes, incen-tives. Earn an average $35 per hour. 973-313-0553.

PART TIME Clerk needed for outlet store inHillside. Retirees welcome. Call Mike, 973-926-3800, ext. 1215.

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONFull Time/Part Time

Need extra income?Come join our Union, N J office atMorris Avenue.Call Roger for confidential interview

Landwealth -908-964-5333.

RECEIVABLES MANAGER Part time.. Liv-ingston Manufacturing Company needs indi-vidual with accounting background to checkcredit, pursue collections. E-mail resumebox3@n-j.com.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES: We are soconfident in our leads. We pay you to runthem even if you don't sell. Are you a self-motivated positive person? Are yourpresently earning $1000-$1500 per week?Qualified guaranteed income during trainingperiod. Qualified $2000 sign on bonus.We offer-a solid training program with 2-3Pre SET qualified confirmed leads daily.With our "NEW" credit process means Allleads are pre-approved before you run theappointments. Management opportunities.Unlimited income potential. Call ERIC 888-566-9144.

SECRET SHOPPERS NEEDED For StoreEvaluations. Get Paid to Shop. Local Stores,Restaurants & Theaters. Training,Provided,Flexible Hours, Email Required 1-800-585-9024 ext. 6333

SECRET SHOPPERS needed for storeevaluations, get paid to shop. Local stores,restaurants and theaters. Training provided.Flexible Hours, E-mail required. 1-800-585-9024 ext. 6252.

SKILLED CARPENTERS, plasterers andtile installers (Maplewood, NJ). Goodmoney, immediate openings. 212-343-7053

TelemarketingPart Time Flexible hours selling subscrip-tions in our Union office. Hourly +Commis-sion. Fill out an application at 1291Stuyvesant Avenue, Union. Or fax resume:908-686-4169 attn: John or e-mailjdachino@thelocalsource.com

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTEDUP TO $4,000 WEEKLY! Exciting WeeklyPaycheck! Written Guaranteed 11 YearNationwide Company Now Hiring! EasyWork Sending Out Our Simple One PageBrochure! Free Postage, Supplies! Awe-some Bonuses!! Free Information, Call Now1-800-242-0363 ext.4200

VETERINARY HOSPITAL/ Kennel Managerand Assistants. Experienced. Full time andpart time. Great salary, benefits and retire-ment package. Eagle Rock Veterinary Hos-pital, West Orange. 973-736-1555.www.EagleRockVetHosp.com.

WAREHOUSEMEN NEEDED for KenilworthWholesaler. Forklift operator a plus. 2ndshift, full or part time. Fax resume to 908-686-6880.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED^20 YEARS EXPERIENCE, Legal Secretaryw/ Paralegal license, working at home.Notary Public. Fax, e-mail, charts, resume,transcriptions, etc 908-399-5478.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL/ Nursing Assistantseeking job to care of the elderly. Manyyears of experience and excellent refer-ences. Call 973-351-0226

FLEXIBLE AND Reliable English Ladyseeks job as housekeeper or elder care.Part-time or full-time, good references. Call973.-280-8139, anytime.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSADOPT: A happily married couple wishes toadopt newborn. We promise a lifetime ofsecurity, education and lots of love! Expens-es paid. Please call Holly and Dan at 1-800-361-8233. .

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EACH WEEK hundreds of Public Noticesare published in New Jersey's daily andweekly newspapers!The New Jersey Press Association has cre-ated a Internet database where thesenotices are posted, njpublicnotices.coro.You have access 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek, to statewide sheriff sales, foreclo-sures, RFP. bids for schools, town meetings,variances, plus many other types. Searchfor notices manually or subscribe to SmartSearch and have notices sent to your emailaddress automatically. Go to:www. njpublicnotices.com for more informa-tion and to subscribe.

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MISCELLANEOUS

FLEA MARKETSL P-CD-VID'S Sunday April 24th, 10:00am.Raritan Center Expo Hall, Edison, NJ. Infor-mation 732-583-4150.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALEABSOLUTELY NO cost to you. Brand newpower wheelchairs, Scooters, hospital beds.Call 1-800-843-9199 to see if you qualify. NJlocation.

BEDROOM SET- HB, triple dresser w/mir-ror, chest & nite stand. New in box. Value$1200 sell $550. Can deliver. 732-259-6690.

BED- VISCO Elastic Memory Foam. NewQueen set, as seen on TV, Value $1500,sell $370 caa deliver. 732-259-6690.

BEDROOM SET, cherry wood sleigh bed,dresser, mirror and nite stand. Retail $5,000sacrifice $1500. Can deliver 732-259-6690.

DISABLE YOUR cable today. Get a freeDirectv 4 room system including standardinstallation as low as $41.99 per month. Callfor details. 1-800-694-8644.www.satellite-connection.com

DISNEY/BEACH Vacation, 7 days, 6 nights.Travel good for 1 year. Paid $600. Must sell$199. Call 201-607-0756

EARN DEGREE online from home.*Busi-ness 'Paralegal. 'Computers. Job Place-ment Assistance, Computer Financial aid ifqualify. 866-858-2121.www.fidewatertechonline.com

FREE 4 ROOM DIRECTV System includingstandard installation. 3 Months Free 50+Premium Channels. Access to over 225channels! Limited Time Offer S&H. Restric-tions Apply'1-800-963-2904

FREE 4rROOM. Directv System Includesstandard Installation. 3 months free 50+Pre-mium Channels.. Access to over 225 chan-nels. Limited time offer. S&H. restrictionsapply. 1-800-208-3961.

FREE BALDWIN Organ.Circa 1970. Work-ing condition. 2 tier keyboard, foot-pedals.Wood finish with storage bench. Pick-upfrom Orange, N.J. 973-699-8223.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALEHOMEOWNERS WANTED! Kayak Poolslooking for Demo homesites to display newmaintenance free Kayak pools. Save thou-sands of $$. Unique opportunity! 100%financing available. 1-800-510-5624.

HOT TUB/SPA. 7 person, 45 jets, 10hp,ozone, lights and waterfall. Never used, fullwarranty. Cost $8,000 sell $3,795973-292-1118.

LEATHER COATS, 1 male jacket, 1 femaleknee length coat, both large, worn twice,excelient condition. Best offer. 908-688-6468.

MATTRESS SET- Queen size pillow top,new in plastic with warranty $135 00. Call:732-259-6690.

MAYTAG GAS dryer & washer, Office desk,Free weights with bench! All best offer. Call973-495-7567

NEED A New Computer? Bad Credit -NoProblem! Buy a New Computer Now/ Payfor it later. New Computers and Laptopsfrom $20/ month. Call now 1-800-311-1542

OAK DRESSER and desk, 2 single bed-frames, single bed mattress, box spring.Stearns Foster Convertible Fashion Sofa.'Best Offer. 973-912-0069

PRIVACY HEDGE- Spring sale LeylandCryress "Cedar" Fast Grower 3'-4' high.Free Delivery Regularly $29.95 only $12.95each. Also Red maple, Dogwood Cryptome-ria. 434-349-9660www.hightechfarm.com

POOL TABLE, beautiful solid wood, 1"'slate, all accessories. Never used. Cost$4500. Sell $1495. 973-292-1118. .

POWER WHEELCHAIRS, Scooters andHospital Beds at absolutely no cost to you.Call Toll Free 1-800-708-9301.

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Buongiomo908-206-1444908-591-9820

MOUNTAINSIDE, 335 ROLLING RockRoad. Friday & Saturday, April 22&23,9:00am-3:00pm. Complete contents ofLovely older home including: Living, Bed-room, Kitchen, Study, Porch, Family roomfurniture; lamps, linen, crystal. Glass, silver,porcelain, household, costume-jewelry, art-work, books, Old Asian Room Screen, golf,garage & basement. All priced to sell! CashOnly. No Eariy Birds! Directions:Rte. 22West or Baltusrol Road(Summit), to SummitRoad, to Charles Street, to L on RollingRock.

GARAGE/YARD SALESMOVING SALE: Rugs, chairs, baby &women's clothes, & more. April22-23; 9AM-3PM. NO earlybirds, cash only. Rt 24 toSummit Ave through Summit to first stopsign (Mountain and Eim)

ROSELLE, 221 EAST 7th Avenue SaturdayApril 23rd 9:00am-5:00pm. Dining room,sofa, loveseat, bedroom, computer table,refrigerator, wardrobe, cedar chest, hide-a-bed, tables, lamps, costume jewelry, linensand more.

SOUTH ORANGE, Block Sale ThorndenStreet (Between Wilton and Ridgewood)Saturday, 9am-1pm. Lots of great stuff.Toys, Housewares, much more!!

SPRINGFIELD, 31 NORWOOD Road, offShunpike. Friday, Saturday, April 22nd,23rd, 9am-4pm. tables, commuter, toys,baby items, hunting, dining room.

UNION, 1019 PINE Avenue, Saturday, April23rd, 9am-3:30. Apartment contents Com-puter table/ chairs, sofa, baby,, kitchen-ware, Rain/ check basement. 908-687-1895.

UNION - 1638 NORTH Andrew Street, Fri-day, Saturday, April 22nd and 23rd, 9am-4pm. Rain or shine. No early birds, i

UNION, 2545 AUDREY Terrace, Saturday,April 23rd, 9am-5pm. Furniture, clothes,toys, miscellaneous, books.

UNION, 944 BURLINGTON Avenue, offMorris Avenue. Saturday, April 23rd, 9am-5pm. Raindate May 7. Miscellaneous Items.

WANTED TO BUY '

ANTIQUE &OLDER FURNITURE,Dining Rooms * Bedrooms,

Breakfronts • Secretarys, Etc.Call Bi l l

973-586-4804

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Estates • Broom Sweeps Available."Serving The Entire Tri-State Areas

IAN Bus: 973-921-1588 • Ceil: 973-464-0569

AAAA LIONEL, American Flyer, Ives andother trains and old toys. Collector payshighest cash prices. 1-800-464-4671, 973-425-1538.

PETS

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STEVE ROZANSKI908-686-6455

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No Job Too Small or Too Large.

RIMAS HOME REPAIRSWoodworking, Carpentry, Restoration

Painting, Interior & ExteriorNo Job Too Small - Over 20 Yrs. Exp.Free Estimates - References Available

908-354-9583908-358-5109

CLEANING SERVICE

LANDSCAPING PAVING

$99 BUYS ANY PUPPY in #1 Puppy Houseonly +113 others. All types & sizes.MCA/ISA, Open April 23rd & 24th. Hours10:00am-5:00pm. J.P. O'Neil Kennels, 3637US Highway #1, Princeton, NJ.

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APPLIANCE REPAIR =

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BUILDING SUPPLIESMETAL ROOFING and siding. Buy Direct,36" Coverage cut to your length price start-ing at $1.20 Per LF, galvanized, Low PricesFree Literature -Fast Delivery 800-373—3703

CARE GIVERCAREGIVER NEEDED

AID THE ELDERLYLooking for compassionate people with

the desire to help the elderly. Provide in-home, non-medical companionship and

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RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE/REFINANCE

For cash out and debt consolidationto pay off high interest credit cards.Business Conventional/ SBA Loans.

Credit problems given due considera-tion. Straight Answers. No Gimmicks.

No Teaser Rates. Prompt Service.Contact Ron 973-597-0909.

Brentwood Mortgage Broker, LLCNJ Banking Dept Licensed

Mortgage Broker

FLOORS

ATTENTION: POLISH woman with ffbusecleaning experience is looking for clients.Reasonable prices for excellent work. Ref-erences and insurance. 908-416-8885.

CLEANING SERVICE - Will CleanYour House, Apartment & Office*Free Estimates & Beat Rates. CallNow (973) 778-4696.

CLEANING HOUSES, apartments, officeswith experience. References, own trans-portation, very reliable. Reasonable prices,Excellent work. Call 908-862-7634

IF YOU NEED YOUR HOUSE ORCONDO CLEANED - Call Bela. For A Free

Estimate. Days: Cell - 973-220-6314.Eves : 973 -578 -4633 . Portuguese i English Spoken

IF YOU need to clean your house, office, orinstall windows, doors, garage doors. Call973-374-9380. Olga & Gregory.

CLEANUP/RUBBISH REMOVAL

ARTIE'S CLEAN-UPTIRED OF THE CLUTTER?Call us today, we'll haul it away!

• Cellars • Garages • Attics • Yards• Entire Homes or Estate Clean-outs, etc.

LOWEST PRICES1• Fully Insured • Reliable/Courteous Service

• Senior DiscountsSee coupon in Business & Service Directory

973-292-0366 or 908-221-1123

10-30 Yard Containersf Commercial,

^ Industrial, Residential

j Dumpster RentalClean-Up Services

DemolitionTel: 908-686-5229

COMPUTER SERVICESVIRUS & SPYWARE REMOVAL

NETWORK INSTALLATIONSCOMPUTERDEGUNKING

GENERALTROUBLESHOOTINGFor Mac and Windows

(Steven) 973-275-9802www.brieritcom

your local information technology consultants.

CONTRACTORMELO CONTRACTORS, Inc. "There is nosubstitute for experience". Additions, Reno-vations, Dormers, Kitchens, Painting, WineCellars, Decks, Baths. Over 38 years topquality work at affordable prices. 908-245-5280. www.melocontractors.com

DRIVEWAYSPATERNO PAVING

Driveways - Parking LotsCoat Sealing, Concrete Sidewalks, Ail Type Curbings,

Paving Blocks. Free Estimates - Fully Insured908-245-6162 or 908-245-0459

ZAVOCKJ PAVING CO., INC.Asphalt Driveways • Extensions

Resurfacing • Parking LotsRetaining Walls • Versa-Lok

Railroad Ties • Brick Paver Walks & PatiosFREE ESTIMATES INSURED

973-218-1991ELECTRICIANSABLE ELECTRIC

"If it's Electric, We Do it!"Interior and Exterior, Lightning, Repairs,

New Construction, Free EstimatesCall 908-688-2089 Lie. #11500

KREDER ELECTRIC, INC.Residential, Commercial, Industrial

FREE ESTIMATESCall Tom

^973-762-6203 *Professional Service Owner Operator

License #9124FENCING

All Types of Fences • Free Estimates.Residential • Commercial • CustomWood RUBEN & SON Tel: (848) 228-0926, Fax: (732) 424-8050.

TOM'S FENCINGALL TYPES

NEW AND REPAIRNO JOB TOO SMALL

FREE ESTIMATESCALL: 908-272-5692

FINANCING$50,000 FREE CASH GRANTS"* 2005!Never Repay! For Personal Bills, School,New Business. $49 Billion Left Unclaimedfrom 2004. Live Operators 1-800-785-6380ext#61

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KEAN FLOORING•BssS Deals"

Specializing in Hardwood FloorsScraping • Repair • Staining

Installations • Sanding • RefmishlngDUST FREE SANDING!

For Estimate Ca»

201-955-1073www.KEANFLOORING

GUTTERS/LEADERS

Owner Operator, Fully Insured

• uttef-wor.ALL GUTTER NEEDS

EMERGENCY SERVICEFree Estimates

BLOOMFIELD, TEL. 1-800-847-0434NJ 07003 FAX 973-748-0770

ADVERTISE

NED STEVENSGUTTER CLEANING

& INSTALLATION800-542-0267

$35-$75Avg. House

Fully Insured • 7 Days

HANDYMANDOMAIN Handyman Service. "We come whenyou call." Painting, Windows, Light Carpentry, Pow-erwashing, Home Inspections. 908-6564842. Freeestimates, All work guaranteed.

HEALTH & FITNESSEXCELLENT DENTAL Plan Save up to 80%Nationwide, under $20.00 a Month Prescrip-tion-Vision-Chiropractic Included Call toenroll 1-877-582-2163

HOME HEALTH CARESENIOR HOMECARE

by ANGELSOur Caregivers Help Seniors Live atHome! Hygiene, Meals, Light House-

keeping. Caregivers are experienced inElder Care.Screened, with References.

Call Visiting Angels908-663-2121.

HOME IMPROVEMENTSDoes Your House Need A Face-Lift?

CALLFrank's Painting &Handyman Service

Smal! Job SpecialistInterior - Exterior - Carpentry

Replacement Windows,Storm DoorsFully Insured Free Estimates

908-241-3849

CONSTRUCTION ANDDESIGN CORPORATION

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN S BUILD SERVICES• Kitchen & Bath Renovations • Designs & Build- Windows & Doors • Carpentry• Basement Conversions • Dormers•Attic Conversions * Major Renovations• Variance & Zoning Issues • General Construction

(973) 376-1080FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

HOME TOWN RENOVATIONSAND CONTRACTING L.L.C.

Complete Interior Carpentry • Expert DrywallInstallation and Finishing • Doors • Windows

• Basements • Bathrooms • Kitchens.Quality custom built decks and

outdoor structures. Fully InsuredCall Frank For Free Estimates

973-632-9070HAS YOUR building shifted? Structuralrepairs of barns, houses and garages. CallWoodford Brothers Inc. for straightening,leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs.1-800-OLD-BARN.www.1-800-OLD-BARN.com.

HOME REPAIRS "Work Done Professionallyfor Less" • Painting • Dry Wall/Spackling-Masonry • Wood Work • Interior/Exterior - TiieRepairs and More! Free EstimatesJoe, 908-355-5709M.S. CONTRACTION: Complete renova-tions, Basements, Additions, Decks,Kitchens, Bathrooms. Interior/Exterior. FreeEstimates. Fully Insured. Call 908-416-8887. Fax 908-964-5337. email:mKs2004@verizon.net

MIKE D'ANDREAAll Home Improvements.

30 Years Experience.Carpentry and Tile Work. Free Estimates.

Call 908-241-3913 (Kenilworth)

PLAZA HOME IMPROVEMENTSSiding • Windows • Roofing

Kitchens • Bathrooms • BasementsExtensions • Concrete • MasonryFree Estimates • 100% Finance

No Down Payment • Fully InsuredReference Available • NJ License

#122866

1-800-735-6134

INSURANCEAFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE Family Med-ical/Dental from $39.95 to $149.95 entirefamily. $35 Office visits. $10/$20/$40. Pre-scription Card. Pre-Conditions Accepted.Will Beat Competitors! 800-714-1525.

LANDSCAPING

Anthony Fischetti LandscapingLandscape Design & Construction

Maintenance • Sod • PaversFree Estimate • Fully Insured.

Tel: (908) 687-4263Cell: (908) 347-1192

ANTONE LANDSCAPINGResidential & Commercia! • WeeklyMaintenance • New Lawns • Seed orSod • New Plantings • Shrubs/Trees• Certified Pesticide Applicator • Pro-fessional Service • Free Estimates,Fully Insured. 973-467-0127.

CONTI HomeScapes, LLC - Professional Land-scaping -Monthly Lawn Care -Fertilizing -WeedControl -Mulch -Bush Trimming •Seeding -Plant-ing/Design. 10% OFF Clean-Up 908-419-3283.Free Estimate, Fully License & Insured.

DAN NICK LANDSCAPINGComplete Landscape Contractor

Lawn MaintenanceLandscape Design

Spring & Fall Clean-ups

732-669-1109All Work Guaranteed Fully Insured

D'ONOFRIO & SONComplete Landscape Service

Spring/ Fall Clean-upLawn Maintenance, Shrubbery

Design/ Planting, Mulching, ChemicalApplications, Tree Removal

Fully insured/Licensed, Free Estimates

973-763-8911EJS LANDSCAPING

Weekly lawn maintenance -Spring clean-ups•Plantings -Bush trimmings & Plant Removal.

Free Estimates C a l l 9 0 8 - 6 8 6 - 0 4 9 5

EXTRA MILE LANDSCAPINGClean-ups, Weekly, B-weekly Lawn Mowing,Hedge Trimming , Mulch and Rock, RubbishRemoval, Gutter Cleaning 908-964-0633. Qualitywork, Reasonable Rates - Free EstimatesInsured.

GAMBLE'SLandscape & Design

COMPLETE LAWN CAREPlantings, Spring & Fall Cleanups

Mulch, Topsoil, Stone & MoreVery Committed To Customer Satisfaction

908-687-8189GREEN ACRES

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN• Spring Clean Ups, Sod, Seeding, Mulch.

Complete Lawn Maintenance & Design.

Senior Citizen Discount

70 x 100 Lot $90 Monthly

908-352-4242

J & K SERVICESLawn Maintenance

Jeff Kaplan, Hillside, NJ908-355-2852.

KINGDOM RULES LANDSCAPING - FullService Landscaping, save up to 10% onyou Monthly Lawn Care & Maintenance.908-347-1537 • 908-964-7454 Call Mike.Free Estimates.

WETZEL LANDSCAPING Please Call. 908-272^942

MASONRY

DEBELLO

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1-800-334-1822MASON CONTRACTORS - 3

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PAVING PLUS ~MASONRY

• Steps • Pavers • Sidewalks• Retaining Walls • Cement Repairs

• Landscape DesignCall

973-533-1206

MISCELLANEOUSINVENTORS -PRODUCT Ideas Needed.Davison is Looking For New Or ImprovedProduct Ideas Or Inventions To Prepare/Present To Corporations For Licensing. FreeInformation Package. 1-800-544-3327

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MOVINGKANGAROO MEN

All types of moving and hauling. Problemsolving our specialty. Call now!

973-680-2376 24 hours."We Hop To «t"973-228-2653

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PAINTINGDe Leon Painting &

Constructioninterior & Exterior Painting

•Plaster -Sheetrock -Carpentry -Roofing•Full Tile Work - New and Repair • Masonry

•Concrete -Steps patios Sidewalks•Brick Pavers

Celt 973-985-4675973-783-3574

MARCKETTA PAINTINGFamily Business for over 50 years!

Interior/ Exterior. All Brush and Roller Appli-cations, Powerwashing, Wallpaper

Removal. Free Estimates, Fully Insured.Ask for Frank or Sandy Marcketta.

973-564-9201Springfield

CARRETO & SQNSCONTRACTORS, LLC

Paving, Brick Pavers, Sidewalks, Patios

Belgium Block, Concrete, Etc.

Senior Citizen Discount

908-966-4876

PLUMBINGBLEIWEIS PLUMBING & HEATING

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MAX SR.& PAUL SCHOENWALDEREstabl ished 1912

Installation & Service Lawn Faucets, SumpPumps, Toilets, Water Heaters, Alterations,Gas Heat, Faucet Repairs, Electric Drain &

Sewer CleaningServing the Homeowner Business & Industry908-686-0749 464 Chestnut Street, Union.NJ

Master Plumber's Lic.#4182,#9645,#11181SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

POWER WASHINGSUPREME

POWER WASHDecks • Cleaned & Sealed Hous-es • Driveways • Patios • PrivacyFences (Deck Repairs) • Certified"Wolman" Deck Specialist • FreeEstimates • 908-687-4024

RECYCLINGMAX WESNSTEIN SONS, INC,

Honest Weights-Best PricesAlways Buying Scrap Metals - 2426 MorrisAvenue Union M-F 8am-4:30pm/ Saturday

8am-1pm 908-686-8236/Since 1919

ROOFINGCARLSON BROTHERS ROOFING

CAPE COD $2500Bl-LEVEL $2700SPLIT LEVEL $2900

$100 Off with ad

908-272-1266Price includes: Removal of old shingles,Dumpster, Cleanup complete, Install iceshield, felt paper, 25 year GAF shingles.

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•Flat Roofing & Slate•Gutters & Leaders

Serving Union & Middlesex CountiesFor 30 Years

Fully Insured - Free EstimatesN.J. Lie. No. 010760

732-381-9090 1-800-794-LEAK (5325)

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Attention Realtors - ContractorsSenior Citizen Discount

Free Estimates

SHARPENINGSHARPENING - Knives - Scissors - Tools.Lawn Mower Blades, Small Orders DoneWhile You Wait or Drop Off - Pick Up NextDay. Dominic Guida (908) 688-4042.(Union)

SERVICES OFFEREDMASSAGE: ROUTE 22. Massage Special-ist. International Staff. Open 7 days perweek. 10AM-9PM. 973-218-0400

TILEMIKE MUSSO

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION REPAIRS &REGROUTING OVER 20 YEARS EXPERI-

ENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL908-352-1936, after 5:00pm

PRETTY TILE, UGLY GROUT?(the sluffbelween tiles)

No need to spend thousands of dollarsOn new tile when you can

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loose or broken tiles reset or replacedCall for a free estimates

GROUT EXPERT 973-374-3002

Residential Commercial

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Free Estimates • Fully Insured(732) 382-39221-800-525-6481

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Free Estimates • References Available973-243-8743 / 973-687-0433

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The plan includes threesize options: 8 feet deep by12 feet long, 12 feet deep by24 feet long and 16 feet deepby 20 feet long.

Patio Cover plan(No. 560) . . . $7.95

Patio Projects Package3 other plans(No. C99) . . . $22.95

Catalog (pictures hundredsof projects).. .$2.00Please add $3.00 s&h

(except catalog-only orders)

To order, circle item(s), clipand send with check to:TJ-Bild, P.O. Box 2383,Van Nuys, CA 91409.

Please be sure to includeyour name, address, and thename of this newspaper.

Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.

Or call (800) 82-U-BILDu-bild.com

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B13 TREE EXPERTS

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908-276-5752

TREE SERVICES

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APARTMENT TO RENTBELLEVILLE/ BLOOMFIELD 2-1/2, 3 & 4large room apartments. Utilities included.$800 & Up. Convenient to NYC buses,trains. No pets. No fee. Susan, 973-429-8444

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ELIZABETH-FREE RENT1013 NORTH BROAD

610 SALEMStudio, 1,2 Bedrooms,

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MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, 2 bed-rooms,. 1st floor apartment, 1 car parking,Asking $775 per month. 603-682-5472.

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ADVERTISE

APARTMENT TO RENTNEWARK-NEAR HILLSIDE

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973-705-8488ROSELLE PARK, Modern 1 bedroom gar-den apartment. Utilities included, parking,laundry faciiities. 1-1/2 months security, Nopets. $840.00. 201-997-9664.

SOUTH ORANGE, One bedroom 1 blockfrom train. $875. Heat/water included, offstreet parking, laundry within building. Call.Anthony, 908-577-8723.

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Real estate associate will guide you through a home purchaseFirst-time home buyers will have

an easier time finding their first homewhen they understand how to workwith a real estate sales associate andwhat information they need to have onhand prior to shopping.Not fully understanding how a realestate sales associate works and whathe needs to know to help the unsea-soned buyer may result in a slowerand frustrating shopping experiencefor both the industry professional andthe first-time buyers.

Betty D. Mcllquham, mortgageconsultant/Gold Services manager,Weichert Financial Services, saidwhen working with a real estate salesassociate, ideally buyers should havetwo years of their W-2s, a current paystub and a current bank statement forall their accounts.

She also suggests that buyersreport credit problems before a creditcheck is performed.

Some credit problems can be cor-rected before applying for a mort-gages. Banks run second credit reportsand if the credit problem did notappeal- on the first report, it will sur-face on the second. Hiding bankruptcy

or other credit problems often result innot obtaining the loan and not beingable to purchase the house.

"Meet with mortgage professionalsas soon as possible and take the pres-sure off any uncertainty," saidMcllquham. "Meeting with a mort-gage professional also determines themaximum buying power the buyerhas. By exploring product selection,you may find your buying power to bedoubled."

Mcllquham said fixed andadjustable rate mortgages are readily

" available. Typically, FHA allows forthe lowest rate with just 2.25 percentdown.

"FHA serves the first-time home-buyer well," said Mcllquham. "Thereare other options available wherein thecredit does not meet the flexibleguidelines of FHA.

"A mortgage professional canshow you the financial incentives thatcome with a home purchase," saidMcllquham. "From interest-only to nomoney down, to traditional fixed andadjustable rate mortgages, loan prod-uct selection will be key to you secur-ing the home of your choice."

Mcllquham said an offer looksstronger when a condition-free letterof pre-approval is presented. A pre-approval converts to a mortgage com-mitment as soon as the house contract-ed for passes its appraisal.

Debby Strott, branch manager ofWeichert, Realtors' Morristown Westoffice, advises against making a majorpurchase while house hunting or buy-ing a home, which may affect creditscores and result in not qualifying forthe loan.

Today's market is different than itwas a few years ago. There are morebuyers than there are houses for salewhich means a home may have multi-ple offers. The combination of lowinventory and multiple offers drivesthe bidding up. In addition, low inter-est rates continue to inspire more buy-ers to purchase a home.

"Buyers need to purchased up,"said Strott. "Most homes are sellingover asking price which is why it isimportant to use a skilled and knowl-edgeable real estate agent." .;

Strott also advises that youngerfirst-time buyers do not house shopwith parents. "Their intentions are sin-

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cere for their children, but frequentlythey (parents) don't understandtoday's market conditions," saidStrott. "If you find the home you want,buy it now, prices are only going up."

Buyers should also understand howthe Multiple Listings Services works.

Home buyers sometimes think thatworking with more than one salesassociate will result in seeing morehomes. Sometimes buyers do notreveal that another associate is work-ing with them.This thinking is a wasteof time for the buyers and the salesassociates that innocently work withthem. All sales associates have accessto the Multiple Listings Service andworking with more than one realestate professional ensures that thebuyers will be taken to the same homemore than once.

Mcllquham and Strott suggest that

buyers meet with a Weichert GoldServices manager to run credit andreview program options. Weichert'sGold Services program offers a per-formance guarantee to homebuyerswho elect to use Weichert FinancialServices to obtain their mortgage,Weichert Insurance Agency to obtaintheir homeowners insurance andWeichert Title Agency to obtain theirtitle coverage. Opting to use all threeaffiliated companies, they receive acredit decision within 24 hours andguarantee closing date. If Weichertfails to deliver by the scheduled clos-ing date, the buyer will receive a$1,000 credit at closing.

When first-time home buyers begintheir home search informed and with acredit approval guarantee in hand, theentire transaction will much smoother.

Weichert, based in Morris Plains,

has more than 11,000 sales associatesin 248 company-owned and fran-chised sales offices located in Con-necticut, New York, New Jersey,Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Mary-land, Virginia, Washington, D.C.,North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten-nessee, Georgia, Florida and Texas. Afull-service, family of individually-owned real estate companies,Weichert, Realtors handles both resi-dential and commercial real estate,and through Weichert Financial Ser-vices' Gold Services Program, stream-lines the delivery of mortgage, homeinsurance and title insurance.

For more information about buyingor selling a home through Weichert,Realtors, visit Weichert's Web site onthe Internet at www.weichert.com.Each Weichert franchised office isindependently owned and operated.

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REAL ESTATESpruce up your house for the spring market

Weichert, Realtors reminds sellersthat after a prospective buyer sees ahome's landscaping, the very next areathat comes into view is the home'sentrance.

Just as the eyes are the windows toto the soul, the threshold is the reflec-tion of the home.

"The home's exterior is certainlythe first impression visitors have of ahome," said Dominick Prevete,regional vice president for Weichert,Realtors. "As a seller, you wantprospective buyers to want to see yourentire home. It's so important to createa warm and inviting entrance thatmakes people want to see more."

David Douglas, branch manager ofWeichert's Roxbury office, said aftercleaning up the landscape, setting thestage for a grand entrance is essential.

"Let the sunshine in by getting ridof heavy drapes, have a window com-pany wash windows and add a freshcoat of paint," said Douglas. "Set thestage with fresh flowers. You will feelgreat and so will your buyers."

"The front door is extremelyimportant for setting the tone of thehouse," said Mike Machinski, salesassociate with Weichert, Realtor'sRidgewood office.

Machinski suggests either repaint-ing or replacing worn front doors. Healso advises that a well-lit foyer isimportant. "If the entrance foyer is

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dark, perhaps a new front door withglass to let in light might do the trick."

Donna Warters, sales associatewith Weichert's East Brunswickoffice, said she asks her clients tothink of buyers as being invited dinnerguests and not just people who maypurchase the home.

"People should be looked at asguest invited to a celebration," saidWarters. "It should be a welcomingand relaxing event. I remind myclients that they loved the home whenthey bought it and that they shouldkeep the excitement alive now to helpthe future owner love it as much asthey did."

Warters recommends the entrancebe bright and cheery and very sparse.

"Get rid of piles of books and mag-azines," said Warters. "I suggest foyerwalls be painted white or cream andreplace torn wallpaper with freshpaint. Also, floors should be glisteningand keep the lights on."

Entrance flooring is equally impor-tant as wells.

Machinski advises replacing old,

dated foyer tiles with new moderntiles. "Remember, the foyer will setthe tone for the interior of the proper-ty," said Machinski. "You want thebuyer to want to see the rest of thehouse."

Warters advises her clients to placea new and clean welcome mat at theoutside doorstep and to place a cleanarea carpet on the foyer floor.

Warters, Machinski, and Douglasstrongly suggest trimming shrubbery,cutting the lawn and getting rid of toysand other clutter outside.

They also advise adding freshmulch where needed and seasonalplants or flowers along pathways tothe home.

"If a buyer gets a good, warm feel-ing when looking at the property andexterior of the house, chances are hewill be willing to overlook certainimperfections on the interior," saidMachinski. "If the exterior needs afresh coat of paint, do it. You will getback more than it costs."

The entrance is not just a transition

from the outdoors to indoors. Invitingentrances are the first impressionsbuyers receive when entering a home.That impression needs to be warm andwelcoming to make visitors feel athome.

Weichert, based in Morris Plains,has more than 11,000 sales associatesin 248 company-owned and fran-chised sales offices located in Con-necticut, New York, New Jersey,Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Mary-land, Virginia, Washington, D.C.,North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten-nessee, Georgia, Florida and Texas. Afull-service, family of individually-owned real estate companies.Weichert, Realtors handles both resi-dential and commercial real estate,and through Weichert Financial Ser-vices' Gold Services Program, stream-lines the delivery of mortgage, homeinsurance and title insurance.

For more information about buyingor selling a home through Weichert,Realtors, visit Weichert's Web site onthe Internet at www.weichert.com.

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All carmakers have rushed to addfold-fiat second- and third-row seat-ing. Power dual doors are a given, andentertainment systems are elaborate.

Fuel economy typically rangesfrom 18 mpg city to 26 highway on 87octane.

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always a good idea, and fuel economydrops just 1 mpg — to 16/22 — withthe Freestar's larger engine.

• The redesigned 2005 ChryslerTown & Country and Dodge GrandCaravan have just gone on sale, atprices as much as $3,000 less than a2004.

The new van is being built in thethoroughly modernized Windsorassembly plant, updated for "a bound-ary-less product developmentprocess," says the plant manager.

• While the topline Chrysler Town& Country vans can be consideredluxurious with leather and haute fea-tures, the Dodge's offerings are moremainstream with a sportier tone.

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Crossovers dominate Detroit auto show, and a few are not badJerry Garrett

Copley News ServiceIt's official. Every automaker on

the planet now has a crossover vehi-cle, and they all seemed to have beenon display at the recent 2005 Detroitauto show.

What's a crossover? Basically, itseems to be a station wagon, in vari-ous stages of disguise.

Mercedes-Benz, one of the last toget into the crossover business,debuted two of them at Detroit: theVision R concept and the Vision Bconcept. The R. is coming to the Unit-ed States this fall; the B is ticketed forEurope only.

Among the hundreds of journalistspresent for the various crossoverdebuts, ennui was evident. The hordewould plod from one manufacturer's

midway to another, watch the coverscome off another crossover, yawn, andplod on over to the next.

At Mazda's unveiling of its MX-Crossport concept, the lack of enthusi-asm seemed to have spread to corpo-rate executives as well. "Let's take thecover offthis thing," intoned PresidentJim O'Sullivan, pulling the tarp off.The whole reveal — speeches and all— took about seven minutes.

Detroit was notably lacking inexcitement this year.

The show's glamorous atmospherehas tapered off significantly in recentyears. No more supermodels posingwith the new models; no smoke, noexplosions, no musical acts; no gotta-have giveaways; pitifully little cham-pagne.

Instead, we have crossovers.

There were, however, a few dia-monds among the zircons at this year'sshow. Herewith are our favorite win-ners and losers:

Grand Prize Winner: Kia. The newRio is a smartly styled small car thatspecs up equal to or better than itsrivals, the Civic, Corolla, Focus, etc.

Best of all, it comes standard withside curtain air bags — long overduein the subcompact class. Also, Kia'sMesa concept was a stunner; if any-thing remotely as distinctive is everproduced, Kia will have a huge hit.

Winner: Dodge. After all the whin-ing about the new Charger being afour-door, the actual car is pretty com-pelling. Goes fast like a Chargershould, but unlike past Chargers, thisone also stops and handles well.

Loser: Dodge Magnum. Why

would you buy the Dodge wagonwhen you can get the cooler sedan?

Loser: Audi. Circle the wagons:Audi has nothing but station wagonsto show Detroit-goers. Why? Ameri-can audiences avoided the plus $40Kall-road in droves. So what does Audido? Commission an even more expen-sive concept.

Winner: Mercedes-Benz. New M-Class looks tough enough, at last.Some real off-road capability. Conceptversions of the R- and B-classesshould appeal to families who can'tquite bring themselves to buy boringestate wagons.

Loser: Ford's Fairlane concept.Those who liked it, and wonder ifFord will build it, should have beenredirected to the Land Rover stand,where it has already been done in the

new Sport. Some of the people wholiked the Fairlane were the same oneswho hated the Sport. Go figure.

Winner: Mitsubishi. The newEclipse is a looker; finally gets snazzyinterior, decent wheels, beefier motorand other long-overdue goodies.

Likewise, the new Raider will be abetter deal for midsize truck shoppersthan the identical Dodge Dakotabecause the Raider will be cheaperand have a much better warranty.

Winner: Chrysler Firepower. Witha 425-horsepower Hemi, and a Viperchassis, this is one concept thatdeserves an immediate green light.

Winner: Jeep Gladiator. Why does-n't Jeep have a true pickup in its line-

up? Other than the fact the most recentones, such as the J7 and J10, hadappalling reliability records, we don'tknow.

The Gladiator's styling is so win-ning, and its utility so unique, it seemsthere should be a place for one in theJeep Showroom of 2007.

Weirdest cf Show: Jeep Hurricane.Four-wheel steering, twin Hemiengines, carbon fiber body — couldthis thing be any less relevant? Still,kudos to Jeep for remembering this issupposed to be an auto show.

Jerry Garrett is a freelance motor-journalist and contributing editor toCar and Driver magazine.

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