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'BORN TO BE WILD' Nearly 1,000 students, staff members and guests at Kawameeh Middle School in Union displayed their patriot-
ism last week during 'Proud to Be an American Day.' Clockwise, from top, left: Patrick Tuohy, 27, a Union High
Stunt rider Bubba Blackwell per-
School history teacher, who served two tours of duty in Iraq talks to World War II veteran Tom Mahoney, 88; para-
formed at Rahway's recent Hot
Rods & Harleys Day festival. troopers from the U.S. Army Golden Knights land on the school athletic field; Kawameeh students Jailene Soto
Page 4 and Cati Stadler wave American flags during the event.
Our early deadlines
for Memorial Bay
The offices of this newspa-
per will close May 31 in obser-
By Cheryl Hehl
vance of Memorial Day, Dead-
Staff Writer
lines for the issue of June 3
UNION — Before the chill
are:
wore off the early spring morning,
• Legals: May 27, noon.
a thousand flags waved in hands
• Display ads:- May 28,
held high against azure blue skies.
noon.
Young and old joined together lo
- Classifieds: May 28, 3
stand tall and declare they were
p.m.
proud to be Americans.
• Letters, news, church,
They lined the field adjacent to
entertainment, sports: May 28,
Kawameeh Middle School IO-deep
noon.
or more, voices raised in song, a
united front on ihis third annual
Proud To Be An American Day.
From the children, who knew
Police Blotter.. 6 nothing of war, the old who fought
Opinion Page 10 wars they can never forget, to
Letters to the Editor 11 those who recently returned home
County News 14 from one that rages on, all shared a
Obituaries 19 common bond — their love of
Arts & Leisure 22 America.
Sports 26 The event was months in Ihe
Classified 46 planning with students, teachers
See STUDENTS, Page 15
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Perfecting the park
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SUMMER CAMP
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Frank Senkiw has begun work on his Eagle Project of revitalizing the Veterans
Honor Roll and Memorial Park located on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union. Mayor
Anthony Terrezza visited the park and congratulated the volunteers on a job well
done. Back row: Frank Senkiw, Trevor Miranda, Mekhi Bryant, Mr. Daniels, Evan
Everett, Mr. Everett and Mrs. Senkiw; front row: Harry Daniels, Mayor Terrezza,
Christopher Miranda and Jason Rivera.
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purchase high-tech equipment
Summit, NJ 07901
908,278-0552 >?** By Paul Greulich Thermal imaging cameras enable firefighters to
Staff Writer identify body heat in dark, smoky environments when
[email protected] (•< >3 ,!? "•'"•' f">i!'-';> ; SUMMIT — Local fire crews will be heading out time is of the essence. In years past, firemen had to
on calls equipped with the latest technology thanks to search for victims by feeling their way blindly tlirough
a grant from the Department of Homeland Security rooms, which in larger buildings could be dangerously
SUMMER CAMP that will allow the department to purchase upgraded time-consuming. The newer cameras have higher-
thermal imaging cameras. quality screens that allow for more positive identifica-
The $26,650 grant was secured through 7th District tion of heat sources and are also lighter compared to
A Summer
Rep. Leonard Lance's office. The money will fund the department's three existing cameras, which date
most of the purchase of new thermal imaging cameras, back to 1999. Lance also stressed the importance of
an upgrade estimated to cost about $30,000 total. The securing the,gear.
Zadie's Nurturing Den is known for academic excellence
remainder of the money is coming from the depart- "The new cameras will also provide an additional
in a caring, fun environment. Now, at our new location in ment's capital improvement budget. layer of safety to firefighters by allowing them to
Fire Chief Joseph Houk, who only received word of know exactly where to go so they can quickly get in
The Oranges, we are offering an exciting Summer
the grant the week before the meeting was very and out," Lance said.
Enrichment Program for children ages 4 to 8 years. pleased to receive the financial help. Houk said the department's research and develop-
"It's a great opportunity to take something out of ment committee will soon decide which brand of cam-
our capital budget," Houk said, "It'll save the taxpay- era to purchase. He hopes to have the new cameras
Our curriculum includes:
ers money." acquired within the next two months.
Science, social studies, matfi, On May 14 Lance met with Houk, Mayor Jordan Lance praised the city for pursuing the highly com-
language arts, handwriting, Glatt and Councilmen Mike Vernotico and Thomas petitive grants, and said he is proud the federal gov-
DEM
and craft activities Getzendanner at the city fire headquarters to formally ernment recognized the need for this money. He added
EAST ORANGE present the grant as well as look over the department's that he will work to help New Jersey communities
existing equipment and facilities. receive a fairer share of federal money.
"Summit's firefighters are hard-working and dedi- "There are sending states and receiving states and
cated to keeping our community safe," Glatt said. New Jersey is a sending state," Lance said.
"Congressman Lance understands the important roles The department, which is made up of 32 career fire-
our first responders play in our community and we fighters and 15 volunteer firefighters responded to
appreciate his support." 2,000 calls last-year. ,
SUMMER CAMP
Public invited to hunt for ghosi
"Bruce Tango of Linden, who has appeared on SyFy been numerous reports of paranormal activity.
We invite you to join us this summer for 8 weeks of fun & inspiration!!
Channel's show Ghost Hunters, will join with other mem- The event will begin with check-in from 6 to 7 p.m. at
bers of the cast at a live paranormal investigation of the the Holiday Inn Select in Clinton. There will then be a
JUNE 28ih tlirough AUGUST 20th "haunted" Red Mill in Clinton, Hunterdon County on question and answer session beginning at 7 p.m. where
Summer Fun Day Camp - Ages 2-6
Academic Enrichment Math-Reading-Writing May 29 and 30. Tickets are still available for the May 30 the haunted history of the Red Mill will be explained. An
Daily Activities Include: Arts & Crafts, Cooking. Science^
investigation, which is. open to the public. episode of Ghost Hunters, filmed at the location will then
Computers; Swimming, Movies. Trips, Picnics and much morel!
Youth Enrichment Camp - Agos 8-13 Featured guests include Tango as well as Ghost take place, followed by an auction to benefit the Tourette
Readlng-Writfog-Math-Builtiing leadership skills
Sports, Photography, Tennis and much more!!! Hunters cast member Kris Williams arid Dustin Sari of SyhdromFoundation. : . .•- '
For More Information Please Gall: §118-245-4788 Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International, also on At 9 p.m., participants will break into groups and
SyFy. Tango is a retired police officer from Union Coun- . begin the investigation, which will continue until approx-
ty who often investigated with his son, Dave,: a regular • imately 1:15 a.m. The groups will then assemble and dis-
SUMMER CAMP & DAY CARE GUIDE Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters Academy: oast memberV :cuss their experiences and have refreshments. For infor-
CALLCLASSIFIEDS [phone] Participants will have an opportunity to meet mem-, mation or tickets, go to, www.idealeventmanage.com and
bers of The Atlantic Paranormal Societyand jointhemas click, on the events tab or call the Red Mill at 908-735-
they investigate the historic building, where there have 4101,'ext. 100. : ' ! 7' ••'•
UNION COUNTY LOCALSOURCE LOCALSOURCE.COM THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 — PAGE
By Cheryl Hehl against one another in the contested primary paign for mayor. Cosby-Hurling has been stances," Bunk said in a statement. He also
Staff Writer race for the 5th Ward council seat, which after the 5th Ward seat since 2006, moving noted that Davis' discussion with Cosby-
LINDEN — With just a few weeks to go apparently led to the councilman offering his over to the Democrats for Change party this Hurling was "completely based on inaccu-
before the June 8 primary, the hotly contest- challenger a "deal." . year. rate information and without my knowledge
ed race in Linden has reached a boiling point. In what appeared to be an attempt to con- According to Cosby-Hurling, Davis said or authorization."
Whether Democrats for Change candi- vince Cosby-Hurling into stepping down he needed to keep his seat for two more years Davis initially said the offer was not a
dates will be any match against the main- prior to the primary, Davis allegedly told his if he was to move into the mayor's seat when bribe, but later apologized publically for the
stream regular Democrat organization will be challenger that if she dropped out of the race Bunk resigned so he could collect a second incident, claiming he had too much to drink
up to voters. That is, if they can wade against him, he would see that: she was public pension. This is assuming, of course, at the event. Bunk retired as a police officer
through the political accusations that have appointed to a council seat in two years. And that Bunk wins the contested primary race in 1992 and collects a taxpayer financed pen-
been flying from one side to the other in he sealed the deal with a promise. against Democrats for Change candidate sion of approximately $32,574 per year from
recent weeks. "I am willing...and I am a man of my Derek Armstead. the Police and Firefighter Retirement fund. If
Even Linden City Council President word...to stand behind you and give you the Bunk retaliated with outrage, maintaining elected mayor he could collect a second pen-
Robert Bunk, running as a candidate for seat. That is my right hand to God on my that' Davis "had no business making any sion of close to $40,000 annually from the
mayor, was left reeling, by news that fellow grandchildren," Davis said in a recording claims on his behalf." Public Employee Retirement System,
Democrat Councilman Gene Davis had that Cosby-Hurling secretly recorded on her "While I have served on City Council according to public records.
allegedly offered a bribe to Democrat for cell phone. with Mr. Davis for many years, he does not Cheryl Hehl can be reached at 908-
Change candidate Rhasonna Cosby-Hurling. Davis made the offer at a Democrat polit- have the authority or permission to speak for 686-7700, ext. 124, or chehl@thelocal-
Davis and Cosby-Hurling are running ical rally as Bunk was kicking off his cam- me or on my behalf under any circum- source.com.
RMfWAYVALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS
1 hwnslitp ol ClaiL $4.2 million $S,4> million
Township af Cranford $1.5 million $1.5 million
Trying to make 'cents' of the costs
Borougli ofGanrood $785,889 $602,290
associated with sewerage authority
Borough of Kenilworth $1,5 million $1.3 million
By Cheryl Hehl RVSA are not overseen by the state
Staff Writer and can do what they want regard- Borough ofMoiiatmuside $1 million $920 714
The following is the first in a ing charging member towns for its
City of Railway $3.2 million
series examining the Rahway Val- services.
ley Sewerage Authority. For the last 80 years, RVSA has Borougfi of Moselle Park $585,457
Several towns in Union County been the only available option for
continue to flush millions in tax- many municipalities that require Township of Springfield $2.2 million $1 '.) million.
payers dollars down the drain and wastewater sewerage service. But
Township ofWestBeld $3.5 million
into Rahway Valley Sewerage not every town in Union Counjy
Authority's pocket. However, while uses its services. Other towns, such
The fees each participating municipality pays for the services of the Rahway Val-
the state has had little control over as Roselle, Linden, Summit and
ley Sewerage Authority varies, according to information available on the RVSA
this, that could be changing. Hillside use other sewerage treat-
website. .
Sen. Loretta Weinberg, a Bergen ment facilities.
County Democrat, introduced a bill Presently, there are 11 member tors, all controlled by the authority arrangement since in the past, rep- Since being elected, Gov. Chris
recently that would compel all state municipalities utilizing the RVSA itself. However, the amount of fees resentatives have not always ade- Christie has begun to examine the
authorities, including RVSA, not water treatment plant located in each municipality ends up paying quately represented their town's commission, and others like it, with
only to comply with the state Open Rahway. Those directly affected in varies. Clark, for example, is pay- interest by regularly attending the hopes of bringing it under state
Public Meetings Act, but also post the Union County LocalSource area ing $3.4 million, while Cranford meetings. Former Springfield control. Whether this effort works
complete minutes, agendas and include, Clark, Cranford, Garwood, pays $1.5 million and Roselle Park mayor, now deputy mayor, Bart depends on the bill's progress
schedules on the Internet. The state Kenilworth, Mountainside, Rah- $550,256. Fraenkel had plenty to say about through the state legislature. In the
would also have more control over way, Roselle Park, Springfield and Each municipality is represent- this last year. He admitted publicly past, other bills that are similar to
these authorities, which they do not Westfield. The cost to each town ed by a commissioner appointed by that the RVSA representative they Weinberg's initiative were
currently have. for using RVSA sewerage services the town. had to replace "never met or issued stonewalled.
Presently, authorities such as varies, depending on several fac- There is a problem with this a report to the community on the Lawmakers are also calling for
activities or the RVSA." increased state control of these
Ewer wonder'where the mater goes? Roselle Park had the same prob- authorities with bipartisan political
lem, but last year it took political connections that run deep. But,
candidate Michael Peterson to because politicians from both par-
By Cheryl Hehl ments to enst*e-a final sand filtering where sus-
bring out that the borough's RVSA ties have benefited financially from
Staff Writer ,- pended material and bacteria are trapped. Remain-
representative had not met with the their association with these agen-
Did you ever wonder what happens after you ing wastewater flows by gravity where it is disin-
local council in more than three cies, efforts in the past to elicit
flush your toilet or pour something down the drain? fected by ultraviolet light, disrupting any remaining
years. change hit a dead end.
Regardless of how used water gets down the bacteria, viruses or other pathogens so it cannot
Compounding the problem is One example of this involving
drain, it has to be cleaned before being returned to reproduce. ;
the fact that until the last year or so, RVSA, is that Democrat N.J. Sen.
the environment. Whether you flush the toilet, take The use of ultraviolet light is considered a better,
many member towns did a poor job Raymond Lesniak's legal firm,
a shower, wash dishes or do the laundry, it all heads healthier option for the environment instead of
of keeping tabs on their representa- Werner Lesniak LLP, is on RVSA's
down the drain, into a main sewer system to a water chemicals. The disinfected water is then released
tives. payroll. In January, RVSA paid sev-
treatment plant, like the Rahway Valley Sewerage into the Arthur Kill.
While RVSA does post meeting eral outstanding bills to Lesniak's
Treatment Plant in Rahway. The sludge removed from the first two treat-
schedules and partial minutes of firm for $20,883.49 and
Once this used wastewater enters the treatment ments then goes through other processes to concen-
meetings, the authority can legally $34,786.11.
plant, it goes through a screening process which is a trate them. Following these treatments, the sludge is
: withhold information and conduct This apparently is not unusual.
preliminary step to remove any trash, sand or grav- then pumped into tanks where a bacterial process
business away from the public eye Selecting just three months —
el. Then the wastewater is pumped through tanks for stabilizes it and reduces theiriass. .. ; :•,.•
without retribution. June, July and September, RVSA
"the main treatment to remove heavy and floatable After several more processes.to "reduce the:
This type of ungoverned agency, records indicate Lesniak's firm "was
solids from the flow. sludge mass, it is put in trailers and transported to
authority or commission actually paid $33,468, $31,972 and $43,922
Next, the organic solids are pumped into gravity sites where it is reused for agricultural applications
has been the target of lawmakers respectively for those months.
tanks for thickening and the floatable solids,collect- or landfill material. .\': • • ••'.- : :
and poiiticians for 15 years. Specif-.- In RVSA's case, Weinberg's bill
ed and deposited in a landfill, The question most towns using RVSA are asking
; ically on the radar right now is Pas- would give Christie the power to'
After that there are a series of secondary treat- is — why does this process cost sormuch?; : :
: saic,Valley Sewerage Commission. See BILL, Page 15
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Linden Police search for missing woman
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Police are searching for a p.m. at Police Headquarters for an from a vehicle parked in the lot of
Linden resident who wasliliiiiiiiiiiiijliii! outstanding warrant from Union. Childrens Specialized Hospital
reported missing since May • James D. Brown, of Newark, between 7:55 a.m. and 4:35 p.m.
11. Taliah Nelson, a 26-year- males were loitering near a four- was arrested on May 10 at 2:20The victim reported credit cards
old resident of Chandler family residence. p.m. at the Essex County Jail for and $850 in cash were missing.
Avenue was reported missing Upon arrival, police learned an outstanding Kenilworth war- • A 17 year-old juvenile from
by her grandmother. Nelson, from witnesses that two of the rant. Roselle Park was arrested on May
who is described as black, 5 men had allegedly been ringing • Anthony John Mark, of 10 at 3:14 a.m. on Jerome Street
feet, 5 inches tall and weigh- doorbells while the other two Clark, was arrested on May 10, at after officers responded on a
ing 135 pounds, is taking walked down the driveway. 7:00 p.m. at the East Brunswick report of an intoxicated juvenile.
Quality Hair Cuts At medication for an undisclosed Neighbors then reported hear- Police Headquarters for an out-The suspect fled from police on
Affordable Prices emotional ailment. She was ing a loud crash and observed the standing Kenilworth warrant. foot but was eventually appre-
men carrying a television and sev- Linden hended. The juvenile continued to
last . seen Nelson
wearing a eral other items out of a first floor • Police are investigating a bur- struggle with police, appearing
burgundy blouse, gray pants apartment. Investigation revealed glary to a Caroline Avenue resi- intoxicated. Once subdued and
and gray sneakers. She typi- that a window air conditioner had dence that was reported May 13 atplaced inside the police vehicle,
cally wears her hair in braids been pushed in to gain access to 3:58 p.m. The victim, a 23-year- the juvenile attempted to kick out
or corn rows. the residence, where various old male, told officers he arrived the rear window of the patrol car
Her vehicle, a 1990 items were missing. Witnesses home to find the rear doors to his and continued to threaten officers
OPEN M0N. thru SAT. Chevrolet Geo, was found in provided a description of the sus- house open. He then found that while being processed at police
Manhattan on May 13 with pects and the vehicle they used to several bedrooms were ransacked. headquarters. The juvenile was
1654 STUYVESANTAVE. • UNION
her medication in the-vehicle. flee the area. Taken from a dresser drawer charged with disorderly conduct,
908-851-2813 Anyone with information is Police determined that the was a Heckler and Koch P30 resisting arrest, making terroristic
asked to contact Detective vehicle described by witnesses 9mm handgun and a box of Rem- threats and violation of probation.
Eddie Adams at 908-474-8536 was involved in a similar burglary ington '9mm ammunition. An The arresting officers were
or send an email to near the Hillside-Newark border a investigation revealed that a rear Patrolmen Hussam Assad, Kevin
[email protected] day earlier. Hillside detectives door was pried open between Florczak, and Richard Gaylord.
nj.org. soon located the suspect vehicle noon and 3:50 p.m. Summit
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near Elizabeth Avenue and West Anyone with information is • Stanley Miller, 45, of
mm Runyon Street, Newark. The asked to contact Det. Kevin Newark was arrested on May 4 on
Cranford occupants of vehicle matched the Brady at 908-474-8542 or e-mail Middle Avenue and Broad Street
• Orlando Cruz, 31, of Newark description of the suspects pro- [email protected] for contempt of court.
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Wiis arrested on May 7 at 7:19 vided by witnesses on Field nj.org. • Mia Avent, 30, of Newark
p.m. after being pulled over on Place. Several items stolen in the • Nadir Z. Green, a 30-year- was arrested1 on May 4 at 2:43
Presented by Centennial Avenue at Raritan burglary were allegedly found old male from Elizabeth, wasp.m. on Broad Street and Middle
Karen Road for failure to display a ins tele the vehicle. arrested on Friday at 1:03 p.m. onAvenue for contempt of court.
Hegrin, D.VJVI. license plate. Steele, Pinkett and Brailford West Edgar Road after police • Luis Alberto Prieto, 40s, of
Officers detected ,an odor of were charged with burglary, theft responded to the Capitol One Elizabeth was arrested on May 8
marijuana and investigated fur- and criminal mischief. A 17-year- Bank on a report of a customer on Mountain Avenue for driving
DOGS & CATS WITH
ther. Cruz, who was a passenger old resident of Newark was also attempting to cash a bad check. while intoxicated.
FOOD ALLERGIES in the vehicle, was arrested for arrested. Bank employees told police that , * Nelson Viera, 36, of Clark
Just because animals love to possession of marijuana and pos- Kenilworth Green was allegedly trying to was arrested on May 9 at 3:10
poke around in forbidden places looking
session of drug paraphernalia. • Lynette M. Boudreau, of cash a fraudulent cashier's check a.m. on Morris Avenue for driving
far yummy tidbits to munch on doesn't
mean they can properly digest The driver was issued a sum- Kenilworth, was arrested on May in the amount of $4,375 with a while intoxicated.
everything. Some cats and dogs have mons for failure to display a 15 at 7:07 p.m. on North 14th Capitol One logo on the check. • Dyron White, 20, of Roselle
sensitivities to certain foods, and some
license plate and was released Street after being involved in a Green was placed under arrest was arrested on May 11 at 12:12
have true allergies. The difference in
symptoms can be likened to the from the scene. The arrest was motor vehicle accident. He was and charged with uttering a bad a.m. on Rt. 24 at Summit Avenue
difference in symptoms that humans made by Officer Spencer Durkin. charged with driving while intox- check. for driving while suspended.
have. Sensitivities usually cause upset • Three juvenile males from icated, careless driving, leaving He was also charged with con- Union
stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Roselle were arrested on March S the scene of a motor vehicle acci- tempt of court warrants from Eliz- • Shanakay Bignott of Brook-
Allergies manifest with excessively
itchy skin especially around the ears, at 6:04 p.m. on Mohawk Drive dent, and failure to report a motor abeth and Roselle Park. lyn, N.Y., was arrested on May 7
anus, muzzle, forelegs, and feet. A near Mohawk Park. vehicle accident. Rahway at 4:39 p.m. on Route 22 East for
veterinarian will examine a pet with
Officers responded to a • Patrick J. Murphy, of Kenil- • Police are investigating a alleged shoplifting after attempt-
allergy symptoms to rule out worms,
parasites, or other illnesses that could be report of an incident in which worth, was arrested on May 13 atcase of theft reported May 12 ating to leave the Target Store with
causing the problem. Fortunately, once several juvenile males had 11:50 p.m. on Roosevelt Lane for 6:02 p.m. on Whittier Street. $984 worth of merchandise with-
the source of the allergy is pinpointed entered an open garage on disorderly conduct. • Police are investigating a out paying.
and removed from the animal's diet, the
symptoms will resolve themselves. Mohawk Drive and stole two • David Arias, of Staten Island, case of theft reported May 13 at •Brandon Ramon Harris and
bicycles. When the suspects NY, was arrested on May 12 at12:12 a.m. on Elizabeth Avenue. Allen Sherard Johnson, both of
The food allergy is one of
the itchiest conditions known to cat and were confronted by the home- 8:30 p.m. after being pulled over • Police are investigating a Union, were arrested on May 5 at
dog. At T.L.C. PET DOCTOR located owner, the bicycles were on North Michigan Avenue and case of theft reported Friday at 4:08 p.m. on Stuyvesant Avenue
•at 1326 Stuyvesant. Ave., Union, dropped and the suspects fled on Route 22. He was charged with 7:55 a.m. on Paterson Street. for possession of marijuana.
we're always here to help with your
pets! Call 908-686-7080 with any foot into Mohawk Park. A short possession of marijuana. • Police are investigating a • Ronica Louise Fisher, of
questions, we'll be happy to help. From time later, police located three • Rose W. Ikinya, of Plainfield, case of theft reported Sunday at Manchester, was arrested on May
surgery to basic nail clipping, we want males who were positively iden- was arrested on May 11 at 9:3011:39 a.m. on Irving Street. 10 at 11:17 p.m. on Union Avenue
to help ensure that your furry friend is
tified and taken into custody. a.m. on Kenilworth Boulevard. • Police are investigating a at the Garden State Parkway
as happy and healthy as can be. We
know how much you care about your The suspects were processed Ikinya was charged with disorder- case of theft reported on Sunday interchange for possession of a
pet, because we care about them too. and released to their parents ly conducted and resisting arrest at 7:10 p.m. on East Milton hypodermic needle filled with
We provide complete companion animal pending an appearance in juve- after leaving a motor vehicle Avenue. , ' suspected heroin.
care, including dental care, and x-ray
services. We will always do our best to nile court. The arrest was made parked in the roadway and refus- • Police: investigating a case of • Michael T. Sherry, of Colo-
keep your pet healthy with the most up by Officers Spencer Durkin and ing to leave the area, creating a burglary reported on May 16 atnia, was arrested on May 8 at 5:11
:to date care. Our services include Thomas Stiansen. disturbance. 7:52 p.m. on West Grand Avenue. p.m. on Route 22 West near the
ge'riatric care, radiology, wellness and
preventive medicine, and many more. Hillside • Espera'nza Galvez, of • Police are investigating a Garden .State Parkway inter-
We provide exotic pet and bird • Mikkel Steele, 19, ofRoselle, was arrested on May 11case of burglary reported Sunday change and charged With posses-
medicine, as well as diagnostic services Newark, Jamar Pinkett, 18, ofat 2:07 p.m. at the A&P Super- at 11:45 p.m. on Elm Avenue. sion of heroin.
offered on site.
Newark, and Theodore Brailford, market, on Kenilworth Boulevard RbsellePark
: : RS. Blood tests don't 2,1,/ of Newark were arrested May for shoplifting. Police are investigating a case
effectively pinpoint food allergies. The
13. Officers responded to Field , • Arthur C. Romero, of Eliza- of theft reported on May 9 at 5:33
only way to discover an allergy is by a
food trial or elimination diet. Place at.2rl9 p.m. after receiving beth, was arrested on May Ml at 4p.m. on East Westfield Avenue. A
:• ww•'••• w.' my: ve• ton. li•n -.e ic• om. •/. tl.c p• d »8 a report that several suspicious victim reported their wallet stolen
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'GreenFaith'
of lecture
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Green Team to
host discussion
Cranford Public Library and the
Cranford Green Team will host a
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talk by the Rev. Fletcher Harper,
executive director of GreenFaith,
tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Cranford
Community Center, 220 Walnut
Ave.
GreenFaith is New Jersey's • •" -,-" •', c _ ;•• \ \ I t , '
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Rev. Fletcher Harper
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diverse spiritual backgrounds to 'iiil-jrinw" IJL lUimoUi-uiv iion- ., I "» - • •-,—»- _ , "• \
rediscover their relationship with inonul imnemcm.
the sacred in nature and to restore A graduate of Princeton Univer-
TREE TIME — The students at Brookside Place School in Cranford recently
the earth for future generations. sity and Union Theological Semi-
conducted their annual tree planting in celebration of Arbor bay. Students, par-
Harper will explain how Green- nary, Harper served as a parish
ents and staff gathered on the front lawn of the school. Above, first grade stu-
Faith works, talk about environ- priest for 10 years and in leadership
dents hold the American Flag during the celebration; Principal Michael Klimko
mental responsibility and steward- positions in the Episcopal Church
joins students Jordan Sherwood, Isabella DeSimone, Owen Mairo, Carline
ship, and the right of everyone to prior to joining GreenFaith. He was
Plick and Molly Swanson.
live in a clean, safe environment. named 2006 Environmental Leader
He wiil provide practical tools of the Year in New Jersey by Gov-
to help religious institutions imple- ernor Corzine, received a presti-
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ment actions that are in keeping gious Transformational Fellow-
with environmental stewardship ship from Trinity Episcopal
and also provide strategies for Church, Wall Street in 2008, and
meeting economic challenges, such accepted GreenFaith's Many
as high energy costs. Reverend Faith's, One Earth Award from
Harper is an Episcopal priest. An U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-
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award-winning spiritual writer and moon. in 2009.
nationally-recognized preacher on Admission to the program is
the environment, he has developed free and all are welcome. .*
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Yanow completes training is
Navy Seaman Apprentice Allen S. Yanow, son of Carol A. Yanow. of
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Springfield, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Train-
ing Command, Great Lakes, 111. .l"l *• * V
During the eight-week program, Yanow completed a variety of train-
ing which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval
customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard
and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise
gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.
Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sac-
rifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the
practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor,
courage and commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to
take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Yanow is a 2006 graduate of Jonathan Dayton High School of Spring-
field.
CLARK BRBEFS
Businesses can help for the duration of the event, or a She will discuss her book "Hell Registration is required. Call well as a golf shirt and hat.
support Relay for Life print ad to be included in the Pro- at Sea," an historical novel set dur- 732-388-5999 or register at Applications can be obtained in
gram Recognition Book. ing World War II. To register, call www. clarklibrary. org. the golf shop at Hyatt Hills or call
. The American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Clark take 732-388-5999 or register online at the golf shop at 732-669-9100 for
urges local companies to help sup-
place overnight on June 11, starting vvwvc. clarklibrary, org. Hyatt Hills will host' information.
port the fight against cancer in the
at 6 p.m. at the Arthur L. Johnson
community by becoming a sponsor Make a sp!ash golf camp this year
High School athletic track. UC LocaiSousve
of Relay For Life of Clark. For information call Beatriz The Clark Community Pool will Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in seeks your photos
Many options for corporate Newborn, at 908-354-7373, opt. 3, conduct open registration for resi- Clark is taking applications for its
sponsorship are available including ext. 244, e-mail: Clark.Relay@can- dents and non-residents on Satur- popular Junior Golf Camp. Do you have a photograph you
forming a team; providing in-kind cer.org or visit www.RelayFor- day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camps consist of Monday would like to share from a recent
donations of goods; encouraging Life.org. /clarknj. Stories and more through Friday classes and are bro- trip, social event or that captures a
employees to : volunteer at, theLocal author to visit ken into three different levels. joyful or interesting moment? Did
event; and collecting donations for planned for children The prices of the three levels have you take interesting pictures during
the American Cancer Society at Clark Public Library Theme-based stories, move- remained the same during the past a recent storm? Share the news, fun
their place of business. : Kick off the Memorial Day ment, songs and a craft for active two years, but this year additional and folly with the rest of the com-
Other levels of sponsorship weekend with local author Naomi listeners each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. lunch choices will be available for munity by submitting the photos to
include purchasing event sponsor Desiderio at Clark Public Library at Clark Public Library for children each child. All camp levels include a Union County LocslSource at edi-
signs to be displayed on the track on May 28 at 2 p.m. ages 3 to 5 years old. • snack and lunch for each student, as [email protected].
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CRAWFORD BRIEFS
Join the parade II in Words and Music" on Wednes- Activities will include soccer, in April with a new slate of officers. 789-0813 or send an e-mail to
day at 7:30 p.m. in the Cranford wiffleball, flag football, volleyball, Leading the chapter are "[email protected].
Anyone interested in participat-
Community Center, 220 Walnut and basketball. Special needs chil- elected officers: Susan A. Foster,
ing in the 2010 Cranford Memorial Time to hit the links
Ave. dren from grades three through worthy matron; James R. Foster,
Day Parade should contact the
The program is a production of eight and mainstream children from worthy patron; Marie J. Donnelly, The Cranford Recreation &
Cranford Recreation and Parks
the Traveling Literary Theater, grades two through six are encour- associate matron; Marion Puglisi, Parks Department has announced
Department at 908-709-7283.
which will present true accounts of aged to participate. T-shirts and secretary and Hettie McKinney, that there are available spaces in
Visit the Community Center at
those who served in and lived refreshments will be provided. treasurer. their Golf for Juniors program and
220 Walnut Ave. in Cranford to
through the second World War. This event will be held rain or In addition, the following are their Golf for Women program both
pick up an application. The applica-
Admission to the program is shine. In the event of rain, it will be the appointed officers for the ensu- beginning this month.
tion consists of organization infor-
free and all are welcome. moved to the lower gym of Cran- ing year: Cheryl Vroom, Katherine Join PGA professional Bill
mation, form of entry, and a brief
ford High school. Anderson, Kathryn Melnick, Patri- McCJuney for this eight-week pro-
description of the organization.
For information, contact cia Ledger, Judith Burlew, Patricia gram to get a complete education of
The deadline for submitting an Scout plans field day
Ostenbridge at 908-709-1565 or Zatko, Anita Erickson, Dorothy the game of golf. Proper grip, tee
application is Friday. for local children [email protected]. Johnson, Debra Persing, Terry shots, short swing, long swing,
Boy Scout Justin Van Osten- Zahorchak, Ruth Mega, Genevieve bunker play, putting and much
•WWII in words, music bridge of Troop 75 Cranford, will Azure Chapter names Yachnik, Carol MacFadyen and more will be taught. Classes will be
In anticipation of Memorial be hosting a field day of sporting Raul Wong. taught at the Scotch Hills Country
Day, the Friends of the Cranford events at the Cranford High School new elected officers For information on the Order of Club.
Public Library are pleased to pres- field Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 Azure Chapter 87 Order of the the Eastern Star, contact Marie J. These programs are open only to
ent a program entitled "World War p.m., to earn his Eagle Scout rank. Eastern Star began its 2010-11 year Donnelly, associate matron, at 908- residents of Cranford.
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OPINION
Code red
There's little doubt that legislators who supported
Kyleigh's Law had good intentions. Unfortunately, a bill
meant to protect young drivers is instead making them tar-
gets for predators and profiling.
The bill, which took effect May 1, was named for Kyleigh
D'Alessio, a 16-year-old from Long Valley who was killed in
a 2006 motor vehicle accident in which another teen, with a
provisional license, was driving. The law, S2314, requires
permit and provisional drivers younger than 21 years old to
display small, red, reflective stickers on the front and rear
license plates of their vehicles. The law also establishes an 11
p.m. curfew for these drivers and restrictions on the number
of passenger in trie car.
Since Gov. Chris Christie signed the bill into law two
weeks ago, thousands of concerned parents and young driv-
ers have begun to protest Kyleigh's Law — and for good rea-
son. The negative aspects of at least part of the law outweigh
MAKING THEIR DEBUT — Daisy Girl Scout Troop 40366 of Union march in a
the benefits — in particular, the red stickers that identify the
recent parade with their 'sister' Cadette Troop 40420 from the Girl Scout Heart
young drivers not only to' law enforcement and other
of NJ Council. This was the first parade ever for the Daisy Girl Scouts.
motorists, but to sex offenders as well. It makes little sense
that registered sex offenders and other dangerous criminals
are not required to affix stickers on their.vehicles identifying
A light in the 'real estate tunnel'
them, but their potential targets are. Instead, why not just
paint a bull's-eye on cars driven by those younger than 21?
Kyleigh's Law also raises a number of other questions. The boarded-up house on East to light in the next few weeks as
Left
Why, for example, does it only require drivers under 21 to Front Street in Roselle is a symbol we heap the speeches at gradua-
display the stickers? Surely, young motorists aren't the only that the real estate collapse is still tion ceremonies at our local col-
Out
ones who might be considered dangerous because of their a big problem. From the ugly leges. How sad that for many
jump in foreclosures to the large who started their college career
inexperience. What about older adults who just obtained
number of sparsely attended open with the job market in education
their licenses for the first time? And let's not forget people By Frank Capece
houses, the problem stays on the and other fields ripe with oppor-
who have multiple moving violations and accidents on their
front burner. Considering the tunities, there has been a nose-
driving records. They've already proven themselves to be a homestead is the number one dive.
National Association of Realtors.
risk to other drivers on the roads. Younger drivers also run investment it is never far from our A friend reminded me over the
The up and down market as
the risk of being profiled by law enforcement, when in fact, thoughts. weekend that it was 20 years ago
articulated by East Brunswick
many teens are actually more careful than experienced The numbers from Realty Trac when then-Gov. Jim Florio began
appraiser Jeffrey Otteau is also a
motorists. On Thursday, Senate bill SI908, and Assembly point out that while there may be mixed bag about the good and bad promoting the NJ Stars Scholar-
light at the end of the housing tun- ship program to keep quality
bill A2650 were introduced to repeal a portion of Kyleigh's news. On the bad news front,
nel, we are still very much in the teachers in the state. The NJEA,
Law. The legislation would strip the decal provision from the Otteau predicted that the end of
tunnel. Realty Trac, which has as the teacher's representative,
law. It seems the Trenton legislators who rushed Kyleigh's the Washington stimulus package
been following the numbers since point out properly that our state
will, mean an end to the tax credit
Law through were not thinking about the adverse effects of 2005, reported last week that fore- leads the nation in test scores and
and a resultant rise in mortgage
marking teenage drivers with red stickers on their license closure filings in New Jersey rose in the percentage of high school
rates. On the good news side, he
plates. Not to mention the fact that taxpayer dollars were 32 percent in April compared to a graduates going on to college.
was quoted as saying, "It appears
spent to formulate a bill that might — and should be — at year ago. Closer to home in Union likely that home sales will slow at One of the problems with tun-
least partially repealed. County, the median value of a some point later this year and then nels, is that sometimes we end up
home was pegged at $275,100. going in the wrong direction.
regain their recovery momentum
We urge lawmakers to support the bill to repeal the decal Compared to a year ago that was a
leading into 2011."
provision of Kyleigh's Law. New Jersey's roads are already drop of 8.29 percent. There were,
Education tunnel An attorney, Frank Capece is a
dangerous. Let's not put young drivers at even greater risk by in the county, 5,491 foreclosed
The education runnel will come resident of Cranford.
making them targets for profiling or sex offenders. homes. That comes out to one in
every 412 homes.
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