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THE m ITEM h»n < r* m il i r- iv • • > Volume 1 OF MILLBURNAND SHORT HILLS Founded in 1888 THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2001 l-‘ i ’ !(Y ’ O-i 1 60 Cents Making a comeback GLORY DAYS-After a layoff of 29 years, Millburn Police Chief Paul Boegershausen, insert at left, will step into the boxing ring at Morristown High School, Friday, May 18, for a PBA-sponsored charity tournament. The chief is seen here in his final pro bout against Joe Davis in November 1972. Charity event lures chief back to the ring By Harry Trumbore of The Item November 17, 1972. A crowded auditorium in Hudson County. Two fighters and a referee stand in the middle of a boxing ring. Paul Boegershausen’s last fight was almost 29 years ago. but he says, "It seems like yesterday." He had just finished fighting Joe Davis from Topeka, Kan., and thought he was about to win a decision. But when the referee raised Davis's hand, the 29-year- old Boegershausen thought, "It's time to give it up " Now, 29 years later, Boeger- shausen, the township's police chief since 1995, is training for a return to the ring. He's slated to face another Davis, Davis Scott, a corrections officer from the Bay- side state prison facility, in a char- ity hoxing tournament Friday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Morristown High School gymnasium. Boegershausen said he caught the boxing bug in 1959 when, as a kid, he traveled over to Chatham Township to watch Floyd Paterson train for his first bout with Igemar Johansson. Boegershausen worked his way K.0. Boxing CM, Inc. and Morristown PBALoral 43 present Rabbi’s plans put on hold By Eveline Speedie of The Item Millburn Police Chief \pa Bayside State Prison WHERE: Morristown High School Gymnasium WHEN: Friday, May 18, doors open at 7:30 p.m TICKET INFORMATION: Ringside: $30 VIP* $50 General Admission: $15 VIP* $35 Children: $10 •VIP includes cocktail party, 6 to 7 30 p.m at Headquarters Plaza lounge Hie right to hold worship services in a private residence may have the backing of the U.S. Constitution, but m Millburn Township apparently it's not so easily done. Rabbi Mendel Bogomilsky. a seven-year resident o f 437 Bodwell Terrace, has been holding services in his home since 1995, and appeared before the Planning Board May 2 to present his site plan application to operate The Chai Center as a formal house of worship at his residence. The rabbi is seeking a conditional use variance because the proposal center sits on three lots of land at the corner of Bodwell Terrace and M ill burn Avenue that fall far short of the three acres required for a house of worship in a residential neighbor- hood. Ills application was met by open resistance from residents on Bodwell Terrace who were heard—as were congregants of the center-—during the public session of the informal hear mg. At issue were the practicalities of having a house of worship situated within a neighborhood. Topics such as parking, the impact of enhanced traffic on safety, and general tears of damaging the "character" of the neighborhood were expressed. The board, in turn, raised a few concerns of its own. Eventually vot ing not to recommend favorably the application to the Zoning Board, the Planning Board cited the township's Master Plan, adopted in 1997, as a significant stumbling bliK’k to Mr. Bogomilsky's aspirations. Leading the charge against approval, Mayor Thomas McDermott said the Master Plan "advocates the protection of the character of estab- lished neighborhixxls" such as Bod- wen Terrace. He said having lived in the township all his life, he fell "sin- gle family homes in the R-6 /one should be preserved and protected." These and other issues, such as safety and traffic concerns, were raised by the other members o f the hoard. The Master Plan accounts for two major impediments to the rabbi's Staff photo by Lveline Speedie SEEKING VARIANCE-Rabbi Mendel Bogomilsky hopes to operate a house of worship out of his residence at 43/ Millburn Avenue despite the objections of his neighbors on Bodwell Terrace. application the acreage of the rabbi's property and the proposed multiple usage at the site, which is not permitted. At less than one acre, despite being composed of three lots, the properly falls far short of Board to hear food store’s site plan request May 16 A site plan application tiled by Willow Street Associates, L.I..C to operate a convenience store. Krauszer's, at 100 Millburn Avenue, w ill be heard at the May 16 meeting of the Planning Board The application was scheduled to Ik- heard May 2 but was carried over following a request by John Bueh hoi/, the architect for the applicant He cited a conflict in scheduling on the part of the applicants. The site plan calls for a take-out business to operate at the location with no cooking to be done on the premises. the three acres required loi the opei alien of a house ol worship The rabbi s site plan calls loi merging three lots at 137 and -119 Millburn Avenue and 7 Bodwell Ten ace into one lot within the R 6 /one. "The three acre /oiling was set loi a reason," Mr McDermott said Ik- added he also was concerned about multiple uses on the site, lie counted three uses a residence, a house ol worship and rental property where the site plan application designated only Iw'o The rabbi had planned to rent out a second house on one ol the three lots, at 439 Millburn Avenue As he gears up for Ins appearance before the Zoning Board and as Bod well Terrace residents ponder then next move, including the possibility of hiving, their ow n attorney the clash between constitutional rulings and municipal ordinances may come to the forefront. Signed into federal law last September was the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Per sons Act (Rl.tTPAi, which was Continued ori Page 78 For more information, call 984-7550 or 292-6725. up through the state Golden Gloves competition, but lost in the finals to Lloyd Brown "It was a close decision," he remembered. "I was knocked down in the first round. I came back and thought I won the fight, but I couldn't overcome that knockdown." The chief's career was modest, but impressive. Fighting under the Continued on Page 28 Police advise limits for party season By Harry Trumbore of The Item Weathermen see only four seasons in their line of work, but as spring turns to summer, a fifth season emerges in the eyes o f the young— the party season. According to Detective Edward de la Fuente, assigned to the juvenile bureau of the Millburn Police Department, the annual number of out-of-control parties in the township is not large, hut the consequences of such parties can be serious. “There are four to six big parties a year, big enough to spill out into yards," he told The Item last week. The parties themselves seldom Boyle, Daly promoted to Millburn fire captains By Anne L. Malyska of The Item Millburn firefighters James M. Boyle and Shawn P. Daly were sworn in May I as captains on the Millburn Fire Department. Both men were among the 11 firefighters who passed a two-part civil service exam administered by the state department of personnel, said fire Chief Kenneth Sachse. The exam, taken by 24 Millburn firefighters, included a written part Sept. 30 and an oral test Nov. 27. The chief then interviewed the top four scorers, he said. Mr. Boyle and Mr. Daly, who were the top two scorers, were then selected to fill the two vacant positions for cap- tain. which marks the first promo- tion after serving as a firefighter. Mr. Boyle, a 13-year veteran, has received valor awards from St. Barnabas Medical Center and the Fireman's Mutual Benevolence Association, the chief read during the swearing-in ceremony. He has received commendations from for- mer Gov. Christine Whitman, for- mer mayor Elaine Becker and the American Legion after he rescued a 21-year-old unconscious man from the second floor of a burning build- ing Jan. 25, 1997. He has also been commended by Mayor Thomas C. McDermott for bravery and heroism, and helped implement the annual Millburn Fire Department open house event. Mr. Daly has served as a public employee for 12 years, starting first in the township’s department of Continued on Page 28 PROMOTIONS-Firefighters James M. Boyle, center, and Shawn P. Daly, right, were sworn in as captains on the Millburn Fire Depart- ment at a Township Committee meeting May 1. They are pictured with fire Chief Kenneth Sachse, who presented information about both men before Township Attorney Roger Clapp swore them into their new positions. appear in the public record because of privacy restrictions regarding the reporting of juvenile crime. One recent township party involved a number of underage drinkers and was treated as a juvenile matter; however, a 19-year-old resi- dent of the house where the party occurred was charged as an adult with serving alcohol to minors. Mr. de la Fuente said young peo pic, especially high school students, must remember that once they turn 18, they are considered adults. He added the presence of drugs at a party, particularly if openly avail able, sets up the host or hostess for even harsher charges regarding drug possession and distribution. “The Millburn Police Department has zero tolerance for underage pos- session of alcohol," said Detective Sgt. Robert Levine. When police respond to a call, Mr. Levine said, their overriding priority “ is to make sure everyone’s safe." How a police officer responds to a complain! is often a judgement call. Mr. de la Fuente said. If a young per- son opens the door and reports his or her parents are not home and the offi- cer suspects underage drinking or drug use is taking place, he can enter the residence i f he leels someone is at risk. At the same time, however, the officer risks jeopardizing any case that may result from his search. “Our biggest concern is to make sure everything's okay," he said. "I don't want to be the one to say ‘everything’s okay’ and leave while someone’s unconscious inside.” When a young person opens the door and drinking is visibly going on, the officer can enter the residence and detain partygoers while assess ing the situation. Mr. de la Fuente said juveniles chargee) with underage drinking can he compelled to appear before the townships Juvenile Conference Committee, which can impose penal ties such as community service. Per sons 18 years ol age or older charged with supplying alcohol to minors may face court appearances and si/, able lines or community service. More importantly, Mr de la Fuente asks teenagers to considei what happens if a friend has an acci dent, either in the home or on the road. Word about parlies, even small parties, spreads quickly, the detective cautioned. "The word spreads and you have 80 people on yom front lawn." he said and urged young peo pie who fear an impending crisis to contact the police "I would let the police know," he said, adding a visible police pres ence—cruising by the residence with a patrol car. for instance can be easily maintained in the area When parents are away, he sug gests young people stay at a friend s house. He suggested parents "tell them (your children), bring what you need because you re not coming back home.' I've seen that happen " He pointed out going back to an empty house to share a p i//a and watch a movie has often proved too templing an opportunity lor spin ol the inonient partying. Above all, he said, both parents and children should be honest with each other regarding the very real consequences of teen parties I le said "the sky's the lim it" in penalties resulting from civil litigation. "It s important for parents to dis- cuss the problem with their chil dren," stressed Mr. de la Fuente, "because ultimately they, the parents, are responsible "

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  • THE m ITEMh»n < r*m i l i r - i v • • >

    Volume 1

    OF MILLBURN AND SHORT HILLSFounded in 1888

    THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2001

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    !(Y

    ’ O-i 1

    60 Cents

    Making a comeback

    GLORY D A Y S -A fte r a layoff of 29 years, Millburn Police Chief Paul Boegershausen, insert at left, will step into the boxing ring at Morristown High School, Friday, May 18, for a PBA-sponsored charity tournament. The chief is seen here in his final pro bout against Joe Davis in November 1972.

    Charity event lures chief back to the ringBy Harry Trumboreof The Item

    November 17, 1972. A crowded auditorium in Hudson County. Two fighters and a referee stand in the middle o f a boxing ring.

    Paul Boegershausen’s last fight was almost 29 years ago. but he says, "It seems like yesterday."

    He had just finished fighting Joe Davis from Topeka, Kan., and thought he was about to win a decision. But when the referee raised Davis's hand, the 29-year- old Boegershausen thought, "It's time to give it up "

    Now, 29 years later, Boegershausen, the township's police chief since 1995, is training for a return to the ring. He's slated to face another Davis, Davis Scott, a corrections officer from the Bay- side state prison facility, in a charity hoxing tournament Friday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Morristown High School gymnasium.

    Boegershausen said he caught the boxing bug in 1959 when, as a kid, he traveled over to Chatham Township to watch Floyd Paterson train for his first bout with Igemar Johansson.

    Boegershausen worked his way

    K.0. Boxing CM, Inc. and Morristown PBA Loral 43

    present

    R abbi’s plans put on holdBy Eveline Speedieof The Item

    Millburn Police Chief\paBayside State Prison

    W HERE: Morristown High School Gymnasium W H E N : Friday, May 18, doors open at 7:30 p.mTICKETIN F O R M A T IO N :

    Ringside: $30 VIP* $50 General Admission: $15 VIP* $35 Children: $10

    •VIP includes cocktail party, 6 to 7 30 p.m at Headquarters Plaza lounge

    Hie right to hold worship services in a private residence may have the backing of the U.S. Constitution, but m Millburn Township apparently it's not so easily done.

    Rabbi Mendel Bogomilsky. a seven-year resident o f 437 Bodwell Terrace, has been holding services in his home since 1995, and appeared before the Planning Board May 2 to present his site plan application to operate The Chai Center as a formal house of worship at his residence.

    The rabbi is seeking a conditional use variance because the proposal center sits on three lots of land at the corner of Bodwell Terrace and M ill burn Avenue that fall far short of the three acres required for a house of worship in a residential neighborhood.

    Ills application was met by open resistance from residents on Bodwell Terrace who were heard—as were congregants of the center-—during the public session of the informal hear mg. At issue were the practicalities of having a house of worship situated within a neighborhood. Topics such as parking, the impact of enhanced traffic on safety, and general tears of damaging the "character" of the neighborhood were expressed.

    The board, in turn, raised a few concerns of its own. Eventually vot ing not to recommend favorably the application to the Zoning Board, the Planning Board cited the township's Master Plan, adopted in 1997, as a significant stumbling bliK’k to Mr. Bogomilsky's aspirations.

    Leading the charge against approval, Mayor Thomas McDermott said the Master Plan "advocates the protection of the character of established neighborhixxls" such as Bod- wen Terrace. He said having lived in the township all his life, he fell "single family homes in the R-6 /one should be preserved and protected." These and other issues, such as safety and traffic concerns, were raised by the other members o f the hoard.

    The Master Plan accounts for two major impediments to the rabbi's

    Staff photo by Lveline Speedie

    SEEKING VARIANC E-Rabbi Mendel Bogomilsky hopes to operate a house of worship out of his residence at 4 3 / Millburn Avenue despite the objections of his neighbors on Bodwell Terrace.

    application the acreage of the rabbi's property and the proposed multiple usage at the site, which is not permitted. At less than one acre, despite being composed of three lots, the properly falls far short of

    Board to hear food store’s site plan request May 16

    A site plan application tiled by Willow Street Associates, L.I..C to operate a convenience store. Krauszer's, at 100 Millburn Avenue, w ill be heard at the May 16 meeting of the Planning Board

    The application was scheduled to Ik- heard May 2 but was carried over following a request by John Bueh hoi/, the architect for the applicant He cited a conflict in scheduling on the part of the applicants.

    The site plan calls for a take-out business to operate at the location with no cooking to be done on the premises.

    the three acres required loi the opei alien of a house ol worship The rabbi s site plan calls loi merging three lots at 137 and -119 Millburn Avenue and 7 Bodwell Ten ace into one lot within the R 6 /one.

    "The three acre /oiling was set loi a reason," Mr McDermott said Ik- added he also was concerned about multiple uses on the site, lie counted three uses a residence, a house ol worship and rental property where the site plan application designated only Iw'o The rabbi had planned to rent out a second house on one ol the three lots, at 439 Millburn Avenue

    As he gears up for Ins appearance before the Zoning Board and as Bod well Terrace residents ponder then next move, including the possibility of hiving, their ow n attorney the clash between constitutional rulings and municipal ordinances may come to the forefront. Signed into federal law last September was the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Per sons Act (Rl.tTPAi, which was

    Continued ori Page 78

    For more information, call 984-7550 or 292-6725.

    up through the state Golden Gloves competition, but lost in the finals to Lloyd Brown

    "It was a close decision," he remembered. " I was knocked down in the first round. I came

    back and thought I won the fight, but I couldn't overcome that knockdown."

    The chief's career was modest, but impressive. Fighting under the

    Continued on Page 28

    Police advise limits for party seasonBy Harry Trumboreof The Item

    Weathermen see only four seasons in their line of work, but as spring turns to summer, a fifth season emerges in the eyes o f the young— the party season.

    According to Detective Edward de la Fuente, assigned to the juvenile bureau of the M illburn Police Department, the annual number of out-of-control parties in the township is not large, hut the consequences of such parties can be serious.

    “There are four to six big parties a year, big enough to spill out into yards," he told The Item last week.

    The parties themselves seldom

    Boyle, Daly promoted to Millburn fire captainsBy Anne L. Malyskao f The Item

    M illburn firefighters James M. Boyle and Shawn P. Daly were sworn in May I as captains on the M illburn Fire Department.

    Both men were among the 11 firefighters who passed a two-part c iv il service exam administered by the state department of personnel, said fire Chief Kenneth Sachse. The exam, taken by 24 Millburn firefighters, included a written part Sept. 30 and an oral test Nov. 27.

    The chief then interviewed the top four scorers, he said. Mr. Boyle and Mr. Daly, who were the top two scorers, were then selected to f ill the two vacant positions for captain. which marks the first promotion after serving as a firefighter.

    Mr. Boyle, a 13-year veteran, has received valor awards from St. Barnabas Medical Center and the Fireman's Mutual Benevolence Association, the chief read during the swearing-in ceremony. He has received commendations from fo rmer Gov. Christine Whitman, fo rmer mayor Elaine Becker and the American Legion after he rescued a 21-year-old unconscious man from the second floor o f a burning building Jan. 25, 1997.

    He has also been commended by Mayor Thomas C. McDermott for bravery and heroism, and helped implement the annual M illburn Fire Department open house event.

    Mr. Daly has served as a public employee for 12 years, starting first in the township’s department o f

    Continued on Page 28

    PROMOTIONS-Firefighters James M. Boyle, center, and Shawn P. Daly, right, were sworn in as captains on the Millburn Fire Department at a Township Committee meeting May 1. They are pictured with fire Chief Kenneth Sachse, who presented information about both men before Township Attorney Roger Clapp swore them into their new positions.

    appear in the public record because of privacy restrictions regarding the reporting o f juvenile crime.

    One recent township party involved a number of underage drinkers and was treated as a juvenile matter; however, a 19-year-old resident of the house where the party occurred was charged as an adult with serving alcohol to minors.

    Mr. de la Fuente said young peo pic, especially high school students, must remember that once they turn 18, they are considered adults. He added the presence of drugs at a party, particularly if openly avail able, sets up the host or hostess for even harsher charges regarding drug possession and distribution.

    “The Millburn Police Department has zero tolerance for underage pos- session of alcohol," said Detective Sgt. Robert Levine.

    When police respond to a call, Mr. Levine said, their overriding priority “ is to make sure everyone’s safe."

    How a police officer responds to a complain! is often a judgement call. Mr. de la Fuente said. If a young person opens the door and reports his or her parents are not home and the officer suspects underage drinking or drug use is taking place, he can enter the residence if he leels someone is at risk. At the same time, however, the officer risks jeopardizing any case that may result from his search.

    “Our biggest concern is to make sure everything's okay," he said. "I don't want to be the one to say ‘everything’s okay’ and leave while someone’s unconscious inside.”

    When a young person opens the door and drinking is visibly going on, the officer can enter the residence and detain partygoers while assess ing the situation.

    Mr. de la Fuente said juveniles

    chargee) with underage drinking can he compelled to appear before the townships Juvenile Conference Committee, which can impose penal ties such as community service. Per sons 18 years ol age or older charged with supplying alcohol to minors may face court appearances and si/, able lines or community service.

    More importantly, M r de la Fuente asks teenagers to considei what happens if a friend has an acci dent, either in the home or on the road.

    Word about parlies, even small parties, spreads quickly, the detective cautioned. "The word spreads and you have 80 people on yom front lawn." he said and urged young peo pie who fear an impending crisis to contact the police

    "I would let the police know," he said, adding a visible police pres ence—cruising by the residence with a patrol car. for instance can be easily maintained in the area

    When parents are away, he sug gests young people stay at a friend s house. He suggested parents "tell them (your children), bring what you need because you re not coming back home.' I've seen that happen " He pointed out going back to an empty house to share a p i//a and watch a movie has often proved too templing an opportunity lor spin ol the inonient partying.

    Above all, he said, both parents and children should be honest with each other regarding the very real consequences of teen parties I le said "the sky's the lim it" in penalties resulting from civil litigation.

    "It s important for parents to discuss the problem with their chil dren," stressed Mr. de la Fuente, "because ultimately they, the parents, are responsible "

  • Thursday, May 10. 2001THE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills

    By Harry T ru m b o reot The Item

    HAVE A SAFE T R IP -T he Police Unity Tour, a three-day bicycle journey to Washington, D.C., kicked off under sunny skies yesterday m orning after a ceremony in front o f police headquarters on Essex Street. The goal of the tour is to raise funds and bring attention to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which honors those who have died in the line of duty.

    Three teenagers in accident with overturned vehicle

    driven by West field resident Karen Fried, police reports state. Ms. Fried was transported to Overlook Hospital for a pelvis injury, but no chares were filed against her.

    Three township residences were targeted by burglars this week.

    Responding to an alarm Tuesday, May I. police found the backdoor open at a Farview Road residence. Police report the intruder entered the house through a skylight and ransacked the master bedroom, it was not known immediately what was missing from the home.

    The same day, .:. Imusc-sitter who had been away for the weekend returned to a Marion Avenue home to find a dining room window open with the screen pushed in. Police- investigating the incident reported the window did not shut securely and may have allowed the burglar to reach in and crank it open.

    Bedrooms were discovered to be overturned, but besides a watch, the house-sitter could not readily tell what items may have been taken.

    The following evening, police- responded to an alarm at a Kean Road residence around 8:40 p.m. and found a front window smashed and all bedrooms ransacked. It is not known what was taken from the home.

    Horseplay in a Volkswagen Beetle Saturday night reportedly led to a serious accident involving three township teenagers.

    A 17 vear old female driver was traveling north on Old Short Hills Road at about 8 p.m. when the back seal passenger, a 17 year-old male, dropped ice down the driver's shirt and the It' year-old male in the front passenger seat started to grab her arm, according to police. The driver lost control, hit a tree and the automobile overturned.

    The two males suffered cuts on the head ami the driver suffered from head pain. All three were transported by the Millburn Short Hills First \ id Squad to St. Barn alias Ilospital lor treatment.

    On Tuesday. May I. Maplewood lesidcnl Wasyl Pclechaty was traveling east on ('den Avenue at appioximately It) a.in. when his automobile was struck by a car d riven by Howard Marks ot West Orange, which reportedly ran the stop sign at the intersection with C ypress Street, police reports state. Mr Marks' vehicle continued on through the slop sign at the intersection ol Ridgewood Road and Cypress Street before coming to a halt.

    Mr. Pclechaty was transported to St Barnabas Hospital tor treatment ol a chest injury. Mr. Marks also suffered a chcsl injury, but was treated at the scene. Mr. Marks told police investigators Ins brakes failed, but police reported inspecting the vehicle and finding them in working order Police cited Mr. Marks I’m disregarding a stop sign.

    The fo llow ing afternoon, an automobile driven h\ Gilbert Reed of Springfield was traveling off Morris Avenue onto Rl 124 when, according to police reports, it was hit In a car driven by Eileen Taber of Union. A ll parties were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police found Ms, laher at fault for not Yielding to Mr. Reed, but no charges were filed.

    Roderick Perpelua of I lot bam Park was stopped in traffic on Rl. 124 Friday shortly after 4 p.m. w hen he was rear-ended by an S IV

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    By Anne L. Malyskaof The Item

    The wait continues for township resident and attorney Robert S. Bur- rick, who faces a possible hearing in the next few months on charges of fund misuse and misappropriation, brought against him by the state Office o f Attorney Ethics.

    The charges, tiled in January and reportedly brought to the state s attention by Mr. Burrick's former law firm of Pitney, Hardin, Kipp and Szuch, LLP, allege that he approved payments to clients using money from other, unrelated clients’ accounts w'ithout the proper authority.

    It also alleges he authorized checks

    Ferguson hosts college planning workshop

    Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7) invites area high school students and their families to a free workshop with financial experts from Sallie Mae foundation Saturday on planning and paying for college. One attendee will win a $500 scholarship toward the cost o f higher education.

    The event, held at Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, will run from I to 2:30 p.m. Provided to college-bound students and their families w ill he free information about applying and qualifying for financial aid; understanding financial aid reports; borrowing for college; the differences in federal student loan programs and more. Attendees also will he provided with free resources detailing the financial aid process.

    Those interested in attending should call (877) 840-8224 or visitwww.salliemae.com/seminars to RSVP Seating is limited. For additional information on this event, contact Brandon Waters at (202) 225- 5361 or Brian Donahue at (908) 686- 5576.

    drawn from client trust funds and deposited them into two different accounts for the Millburn Soccer Club, for which he served as treasurer from January 1998 to February 1999. In addition, it states he drew upon club funds “ for personal and other uses," including payments to his American Express bill, personal bank account and the law firm.

    Rick Keating, president of the private, non-profit organization with approximately 350 members, ranging in age from approximately 7 years old through high school age, would not comment.

    According to Nino Coviello, attorney for the dub at the time, any issues between Mr. Burrick and the soccer club have been put behind them. A settlement reached a few years ago among the dub, Mr. Burrick, the their respective attorneys, however, prohibits any of them from discussing the matter.

    "There was an issue," Mr. Coviello said. "The issue was resolved between the two parties, and they went their separate ways."

    Mr. Burrick’s wife Karen referred all questions to their attorney, Justin Walder, who agreed the issue with the club had been settled.

    "Two years ago, the issues between the soccer club and Mr. Burrick were amicably resolved," he stated.

    Through Mr. Walder, Mr Burrick filed in March a response the charges by the attorney ethics office.

    The response states that in some instances payment made to one client from another’s account was "an honest mistake,” noting that throughout dealing with particular clients, Mr. Burrick signed many checks and neither sought nor received any personal benefit from any mistakes that may have occurred.

    According to Mr. Walder, certain checks were erroneously issued to people who were owed money, and were released by the Pitney law firm. In addition, he said writing and authorizing checks involved certain internal

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    “ It’s clear there were good faith mistakes," Mr. Walder said. They may even have been careless mistakes."

    The errors, Mr. Walder stated, were "nothing but an honest mistake at the level of accounting review and a personal level. Payments were made to clients of the firm, none of whom said they were missing or lost any money. Mr. Walder said. "What is not in dispute is that no one suffered any loss and there was no personal gain of an)' sort."

    In the charge involving the Millburn Soccer Club, Mr. Burrick s response states that he "expended substantial sums o f personal funds on behalf ot Millburn Soccer Club for expenses incurred relating to Millburn Soccer Club activities," including at the start of his service as treasurer, providing $2,500 o f jrersonal funds to cover an imbalance and shortfall.

    It also states that he used personal funds to cover charges at T he Racquets Club of Short Hills tor club board meetings as well as used personal funds to pay for meals tor soccer club managers and volunteers, referees fees, reimbursement to managers, tournament related fees, cash boxes and trays, and other equipment in support o f the program.

    The response also states that, for the most part, the club funds in question were reimbursements of money Mr. Burrick expended personally, or

    was used to cover legal fees. In addition, Mr. Walder said. Mr. Burrick did not need an)' funds to pay an Aniex bill,” Mr. Walder slated. "He was and is financially well respected and a successful attorney.

    No civil or criminal complaints have been tiled against lus client. Mr. Walder said.

    Mr. Burrick. however, may face a hearing before a special ethics mastei, said David E. Johnson, director of the state Office of Attorney Ethics. Prior to the hearing, the special master can hold pre-trial conferences with the two attorneys. I f the two parties involved reach some type of understanding, they can recommend to a disciplinary review board an agreed upon disciplinary action, which is subject to review.

    This situation, however, is "more the exception than the rule," Mr. Johnson said. In most cases, a hearing is held. The hearing itself is similar to a trial, and at the end of it the special ethics master reaches a decision, reflected in a report for the office's disciplinary review hoard.

    A hearing date has not been set. however, and may not be for at least a couple of months. Mr. Johnson said. In the meantime, the charges are taking a toll on Mr. Burrick and his family, who, according to Mr. Walder. have received anonymous, "mean- spirited" letters making "disparaging comments." In addition, he said, “ there is evidence to indicate that one particular individual has sought to motivate these things."

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    Volunteer honored with reception

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    SINGING HER PR AISES-D eerfie ld School music teacher Katie Suel, foreground left, and librarian Lynn Levi lead students in serenading volunteer Freda Steck at a lunchtime celebration last Thursday. Ms. Steck has been reading to students on a weekly basis for the past eight years.

    By Harry Trumboreo f The Item

    Township resident Freda Steck has had a standing date on Tuesdays.

    She takes the senior citizen's bus to Deerfield School where she is a volunteer reader for Connie Scutari's first grade class.

    At a lunchtime reception in the school library Thursday, hosted by- retiring librarian Lynn Levi, Ms. Scutari's students, past and present, honored the 85 year-old volunteer, regaling her with stories, letters and songs.

    "I was honored," said Ms. Steck. "I do like the children!"

    Ms. Steck's great-nephew and great-niece Yale and Zoey Spector, both currently in the middle school, were in attendance.

    Deadline extended to June 1 for local summer program

    The Millburn school district has extended to June I the deadline for applications for its summer enrichment program. Open to students in grades one through nine from any town, the program has a limited number of vacancies in all classes listed below.

    A total of 10 music courses are offered with three meeting at 8:30 a m. They include beginning woodwinds and brass, adventures in music (for grades one to three) and beginning strings. The 9:30 a.m. courses include intermediate woodwinds and brass, a vocal music- workshop for grades four through eight, and an intermediate strings class. Classes meeting at 10:30 a.m. include an advanced string class, an advanced woodwinds and brass class, and recorders and mallets for grades four through six. An introduction to electronic music is offered at 11:30 a.m.

    Several French classes w ill be offered for students entering grades

    Rec department holding fishing derby May 19

    A fishing derby for township residents 15 and under w ill be conducted by the recreation department Saturday. May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Taylor Park pond.

    Derby registration takes place the day o f the event from 8 to 8:45 a.m. A fishing license is not required to participate. The pond w ill be stocked with more than 200 brook trout, and prizes w ill be awarded in several different categories for fish caught. A raffle drawing w ill be held at noon for all registered participants.

    For more information, call the recreation department at 564-7097.

    Tuesday marks day of honor for fallen officers

    United States flags must be flown at half-mast Tuesday at all government buildings, announced Millburn police Sgt. Peter Eakley. According to law, this is done in honor o f Peace Officer’s Memorial Day and the more than 50,000 federal, state and local law enforcement officers who have died in the line o f duty.

    On that day, the township will remember Mortimer Perry, a member of the Millburn Police Department who died in the line o f duty Nov. 6, 1925.

    Crow promoted to association head

    Resident Lynne Crow has been installed as the new president of the New Jersey Association o f Insurance and Financial Advisors.

    Ms. Crow, a resident since 1967, had served as vice president with Northeast Planning Corp. in Cranford and has been a financial service professional since 1982. A member o f the m illio n dollar round table since 1987. Ms. Crow sits on the board o f the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary.

    “ I am very happy Lynne has taken on such as important position within our business community," said Steven Ferrara, CEO of Northeast Planning Corp. “ She w ill definitely bring wisdom and expertise to her new position."

    College cornerTownship residents Richard

    Brett Zevin and Jordan Erika Fis- chler have been named to the fall semester dean’s list in the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.

    two through five. French communication basics is offered at 9:30 a.m., while French hands-on communication is offered at 10:30 a.m. The French offerings are rounded out with French communication /culture at 11:30 a.m.

    The staff for the summer music portion of the program includes Marie Tracy, who is a professional musician and the string teacher in the Millburn schools during the academic year. Virginia Davidson, who is part of the school district staff, w ill teach vocal music classes. Mindy Scheireman. the high school band director, w ill teach the band classes, and music supervisor Stanley West coordinates the summer program and teaches the electronic- music class. Middle and high school French teacher Debbie Zsiga w ill again teach the French classes.

    The enrichment program meets Wednesday. June 27 through Wednesday, July 25 at Millburn High School. Each class meets for one hour each day. and students may register for any number of classes at $110 apiece. A ll classes w ill meet at the high school in air-conditioned facilities. For more information or a brochure, call Mr. West at 376-3600, extension 375.

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  • Thursday, May 10, 2001

    OPINIONWinds of change

    No matter what the hue and cry during the recent redrawing of legislative districts, and the ensuing fight among Democratic and Republican parties, what it all has come down to is politics.

    As the 2000 census figures came in, many waited with high hopes that, despite the changing size and constitution of local populations, we would see little change in our solid 21st District representation.

    However, legislative boundaries had to be modified. Populations shrank in some areas, and grew in others. In short, they changed. And each of New Jersey’s 40 legislative districts, including our own 21st, has been redrawn to represent an equal portion of the state’s population.

    Constituents within the 21st District probably grew accustomed over the years to the faces of our local representatives, former Sen. C. Louis Bassano, Assemblyman (now state Senator) Kevin O’Toole and Assemblyman Joel Weingarten. We also were fairly pleased with our district neighbors, including several municipalities in Essex County and a handful from Union.

    The new map, however, has brought with it change. Approved last month by a reapportionment commission, it has withstood Republican challenges and may still face an appeal in the Supreme Court. But with primaries coming June 26, the districts, at least for this election cycle, seem to be set.

    And alas, our hope to maintain the status quo in the 21st District was fleeting. The newly drawn districts represent a disappointment at best, and we are forced to say goodbye to the familiar comforts our old district had afforded us.

    Our fellow Essex County municipalities, including Livingston, Caldwell, Verona, Roseland, Essex Fells and North Caldwell are assigned to other districts. Mr. O’Toole will be leaving us for the 40th district, which includes his hometown, and former 21st District municipality, Cedar Grove.

    We have said good bye to Mr. Bassano, who, in what he claims to be an unrelated move, accepted a position with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.

    Finally, and perhaps in the most disappointing turn of events, we await the fate of Mr. Weingarten. Because of the new district apportionments, Essex County’s role in the 21st District has been all but eliminated, leaving Millburn as the county’s remaining municipality within district borders.

    While Mr. Weingarten has received the endorsement of Essex County Republicans, the weight of the district now rests in Union County, whose Republican Committee officials chose to endorse their favorites, abandoning someone who has offered his constituents nothing but solid service.

    It is a true shame that politics have prevented such a qualified candidate as Mr. Weingarten from receiving deserved endorsements from all county committees within his district that adopt that practice. Rather, it seems respective county committees nearly tripped over themselves at the opportunity to further the political careers of their own.

    These officials, unfortunately, clearly have lost sight of the true meaning behind elected office: strong, fair representation, something Mr. Weingarten, a township native, has dutifully provided his hometown and entire district during his tenure as a Township Committeeman and our current assemblyman.

    When the primary election in June is complete, who will be the true winners and losers?

    Coming eventsToday, May 10

    I to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the Needy jewelry and silver salesroom open. New Eyes headquarters, 549 M illburn Avenue.

    8 p.m. M illburn Middle Sehool spring chorus concert. M illburn Middle School auditorium.

    8 p.m. Wyoming Civic Association meeting. Wyoming Presbyterian Church parlor.Monday, May 14

    7:30 p.m. M illburn Free Public Library Board o f Trustees meeting. Williamsburg Room, M illburn Free Public Library.

    7:45 p.m. Board of Education meeting. Education Center. Tuesday, May 15

    8 p.m. Township Committee meeting. Town Hall.Wednesday, May 16

    8 p.m. Planning Board meeting. Town Hall.Thursday, May 17

    I to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the Needy jew elry and silver salesroom open. New Eyes headquarters, 549 M illburn Avenue. Monday, May 21

    7 p.m. Board o f Adjustment meeting. Town Hall Thursday, May 24

    9:15 a.m. M illburn Municipal A lliance Committee meeting.

    Education Center.1 to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the

    Needy jew elry and silver salesroom open. New Eyes headquarters, 549 Millburn Avenue. Friday, May 25

    Township public schools closed, staff development.Monday, May 28

    Memorial Day.Township public schools closed.

    Tuesday, May 29 7:45 p.m. Board of Education

    meeting. Education Center. Wednesday, May 30

    Noon to 6 p.m. American Red Cross community blood bank. Millburn High School gymnasium.Thursday, May 31

    I to 3 p.m. New Eyes for the Needy jew elry and silver salesroom open. New Eyes head-

    uarters, 549 Millburn Avenue, unday, June 39 a.m. M illburn 4-Miler. Start

    and finish line at Gero Park. Monday, June 4

    1 p.m. Fireside Book Discussion Group review o f “A D rinking Life" by Pete Hamill.

    7:30 p.m. Millburn Free Public Library board o f trustees meeting. W illiamsburg Room. M illbu rn Free Public Library.

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    Topics o f concern to readersBest wishes

    Editor, The Item:This township and its residents

    have benefited greatly from the service o f Assemblyman Joel Weingarten (R-21) for many years. Now it appears that in typical political fashion. he is to be eliminated from the ballot. Let us hope that this shortsightedness, to say nothing o f injustice, w ill not dampen Mr. Wein- garten’s spirit, and that we may look forward to his return to government service in the near future. Until then, I'm certain I speak for most o f the community in extending our best wishes to Joel in any new endeavor.

    Evelyn Ortner 374 White Oak Ridge Road

    Birth control doesn’t work

    Editor. The Item:It doesn’t matter whether those

    who oppose controlled deer hunts have 300 or 3 million residents who agree with them. It doesn’t alter the facts o f reality any.

    Most deer fertility control research has been conducted using captive individuals. Most wildlife biologists agree fertility control is useful only with small, isolated herds. Currently no fertility control methods can be applied to urban deer without special permits from the FDA. The FDA has neither approved nor registered any fertility control methods for use in free-ranging white-tailed deer.

    Computer simulations show the

    time required for a deer population to be lowered by fertility control may take live to 20 years. Fawning rates for treated does in New York decreased by about 90 percemt, but the number of deer in the studied herd did not decrease. Thus "birth control" is not a viable alternative for dealing with deer overpopulation.

    Using reflectors to prevent deer from becoming road kills works only at night, until the deer get accustomed to the reflectors, and doesn’t lower deer birth rates. Thus reflectors are not a viable alternative either.

    The township should stick to its plan of using controlled hunts. It’s the only alternative that works, and it ’s more humane than any so-called non-lethal alternatives. Any alternative that doesn’t work does not solve the problem, which is deer overpopulation.

    Concerned citizens should not listen to the fanatic, obsessed animal worshippers. They try to pull the same stuff' all over New Jersey. They found deaf ears in this township, in Princeton and elsewhere. Their highly hyped wondercontraceptive, SpayVac, has been available experimentally for 10 years. I f it held any hope, others would already be using it. But they’re not.

    I have lots of articles to e-mail to anyone who is interested. 1 can back up what I say with references from the experts.

    Ed Rummel 260 Hartshorn Drive

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    Preserving open space starts with saving citiesBy Michele S. ByersExecutive DirectorNew Jersey Conservation Foundation

    In the most recent decade measured, the number of developed acres in New Jersey increased by 14.1 percent. During the same period. New Jersey’s population increased by only 4.5 percent. Land was consumed at more than three times the rate of population growth. This is because much of our state's taxation, spending, and land use policies make it easier and more profitable to build on farm fields instead o f within our cities and older suburbs.

    Statistics don't tell the whole story o f sprawl. A disturbing picture was painted as the backdrop for 20 sprawl-busting suggestions made by New Jersey Future in its recently released Achieving Genuine Prosperity report. Made up of conservationists, business leaders, and other civic-minded individuals, New Jersey Future is a statewide non-profit advocacy group fighting for better-

    managed growth under the State Plan, and for sustainable development: a strong economy, a healthy natural environment, and a just society for New Jersey.

    The report notes some of the consequences of sprawl, with which we are all too familiar. We're losing open space and farmland at an unprecedented rate; we pay the highest property taxes in the country; a housing market dominated by large single-family homes provides lim ited housing choices to the two-thirds of New Jersey households without small children; too much traffic clogs roads, from interstate highways to local streets; many suburban communities are now facing the same problems that have hampered cities— falling property values, personal income and employment.

    Local leaders who wrestle with these issues are recognizing that they can’t just dig-in and stop the advance of sprawl alone, one community at a time. They arc asking for new tools from the state.

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    M any thanksEditor, The Item:

    On hehalf o f Family Service of Morris County, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Bloomingdale’s fo r its generosity in hosting The Shopping Benefit, held recently at its location in The Mall at Short H ills Mall.

    The b e n e f it is an annual event at Bloom ingdale’s in which more than 50 non-profit organizations participate by selling tickets to a one-day sale at the store. Proceeds from ticket sales directly benefit the participating non-profits, and they receive an additional donation from Bloom ingdale’s for every individual who brings a pre-pur- chased ticket to the one-day sale.

    The store was buzzing w ith activity and fun at this year’s event, featuring food, fashion displays, and live entertainment. It was truly a great event for the family, in addition to being a shopping savings. The added perk is that this wonderful event benefited so many worthwhile non-profits in the greater Morris County community. Not only was this event a great fund-raising opportunity, but it also was a wonderful chance to enhance the v is ib ility o f Family Service and other non-profits in the community.

    The proceeds and donations Family Service received from the

    benefit w ill support our many programs and counseling services that support more than 5,000 children, seniors, welfare-to-work individuals and families each year.

    Thank you to Bloomingdale's for caring about and making a d ifference in our com m unity and thank you to all those who supported this important and fun event.

    Mary Jo Buchanan Family Service o f Morris County

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    may be published, reproduced or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. The view and opinions expressed in letters to the editor arc not necessarily those of The Item or its affiliates. Submissions should be typed, doublespaced and signed and include a phone number for verification. Letters which cannot be verified or arc anonymous w ill not be published. Not all letters w ill necessarily be used. Send letters to the editor by fax to 376- 8556 or by mail to Editor, The Item. 343 Millburn Avenue.

    Where to write or phoneMillburn Township residents wishing to express their opinions to their

    representatives in the U.S. Congress, N.J. Senate, NJ. Assembly or in Essex County government, can do so by sending letters or telephoning:

    Senator Robert Torricelli 1 Newark Center Newark, 07102 Telephone: 639-2860 Fax: 639-2878

    U.S. SenateSenator Jon Corzine 50 Park Place, 8th floor Newark, 07102 Telephone: 645-3030 Fax: 643-6468

    House of RepresentativesRep. Mike Ferguson Suite B8, 2333 Union. 07083 Telephone: (908) 686-5576 Fax: (908) 688-7390

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    Saving citiesContinued from Page 4

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    RELIGIOUS NEWS & OBITUARIESBulletin Board

    Friday ServicesCongregation B’nai Israel

    Tomorrow, 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Shahbat services will be held. Saturday: Shahbat service at 9 a.m. ir. Congregation at 10 a.m. Torah

    for Tots and Jr. Jr. Congregation at 10:30 a.m. Mincha/Havdallah at 8:02 p.m.

    Congregation B'nai JeshurunTomorrow, 8 p.m.: Rabbi Barry H. Greene speaks at the Sabbath eve

    service, which features the Consecration o! Confirmands. Township residents being confirmed are Jordan L. Breindel, Jeffry M. Goldberg, Nancy K. Gutman, Jaime L. Jacobs, Alexander S. Kamins, Briana J. Kimmcl. Julie D. Litinger, Brett K. Peskin, Brian H. Roth, Benjamin B. Seeley and Ashley N. Taubman.

    Saturday, 10:30 a.m.: Sabbath service.

    Sunday ServicesChrist Church

    8 a.m., 9:30 a.nt.: The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, curate, preaches and celebrates at services o f Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Readings for the day will be taken from Acts 13:44-52, Revelation 19:1, 4-9 and Psalm 145:1-9. The gospel will be read from John 13:31-35. Church School and nursery care begin at 9:15 a.m. Nursery care continues through the coffee hour, which will be held in Parish Hall following the later service.

    Community Congregational Church10:30 a.m.: The Rev. Dr. Johann J. Bosnian, assisted by the Rev. Dr.

    Warren H. Bouton, delivers the Mother’s Day sermon. The Youth Choirs sing God Made Flowers. Greeting worshipers in Hauser Fellowship Hall will be founding member Helen Hauser Jordan and her daughter, Joan Daeschler, granddaughter, Lynn Magrane, and great-granddaughter, Becky. Doris Wilgar and her daughter, Faith Krueger, and granddaughter, Dana, extend a welcoming hand in the church narthex. Hank Humphrey coordinates ushers. Fellowship hour follows the service. Childcare w ill be available throughout the morning. Church School is offered for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Children join their parents for the beginning of worship before going to their classrooms.

    Covenant Presbyterian Church11 a.nt.: The Rev. Dr. David H. Miner leads the worship and commu

    nion service. His sermon, The Three Witnesses, is based on I John 5: 6- 12. Sunday School for all ages will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided.

    St. Stephen's Church8 and 10 a.m.: Services of Holy Eucharist w ill be held.

    Wyoming Presbyterian Church10 a.m.: In celebration of the Festival of the Christian Home, the Rev.

    Ronald W. Johnson preaches the sermon Parenthood Is A Sacred Trust. Scripture readings are Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and I John 4:7-12. The Children's choirs sing under the direction of Kathy lnnis. Nathaniel Roll'es, son of Tammy Gross Rolfcs and Bart Rollcs. w ill be baptized. Church School for children ages 2, 3 and 4 and eighth graders begins at 10 a.m. Children in kindergarten through seventh grade worship with their lam ilies. Kindergartners through third grade adjourn to Fellowship Hall for a special lesson following the singing of the second hymn. Infant and toddler care is available during the worship hour. Coffee hour follows worship.

    Upcoming EventsCommunity Congregational Church

    Sunday: Chancel Choir rehearses at 9 a.m. Bible study and Church Mice Choir rehearsal at 9:15 a.m. Cherub Choir rehearsal at 9:45 a.m.

    Tuesday: Friendly Service at 10 a.m. Board o f deacons meets at 7 p.m.

    Wednesday. 9:30 a.m.: Bible study group meets.Thursday, May 17: Bridges at 10 a.m. Trustees meet at 7:30 p in.

    Members o f the religious community arc invited to submit information fo r publication. News should be submitted to Eveline Speedie, Religion, Entertainment and Social Editor, at [email protected] via e-mail or bv calling .176-1201) or writing The Item, 343 Millburn Avenue.

    B’nai Israel receives grantCongregation B'nai Israel is one of

    19 synagogues in the Metro West region to receive a grant from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey as part of its MetroWest Healthcare Synagogue Initiative.

    The board of trustees of the Healthcare Foundation recently approved 19 grants to synagogues totaling $268,(XX). The innovative grantmaking initiative marks the first time in its five-year history the foundation has

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    Elizabeth GibsonA Mass for former township resi

    dent Elizabeth W. Gibson was offered April 23 in Corpus Christi Church in Chatham. Mrs. Gibson, 7 1. died April 17 in her home in Clark.

    A specialist in substance abuse and eating disorders, she co-lounded the Fanwood Counseling Group in Scotch Plains in 1980. Earlier, she taught high school foreign languages in Summit from 1976 to 1978.

    She held a bachelor's degree from Ursinus College in modern Romance languages with a specialty in French and Spanish. She held a certificate in those languages from Upsala College and earned a master's degree in coun

    Fred HymanServices for Fred Charles Hyman

    were held April 29 in Brick. Mr. Hyman, 75, died April 26 in K im ball Medical Center, Lakewood.

    A corrections officer and U.S. Army veteran, he was employed at the Essex County Jail in Newark for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1987.

    Born m Newark, he lived here until 1982 when he moved to Brick.

    Mr. Hyman is survived by his wife, Phyllis: a daughter, Debbie Richards; three stepsons. Jell Guerin and Robert and Richard Brown; four stepdaughters, Sharon Roll, Helen Davis, Patricia Cainano and Jacqueline Terizzi; and two grandchildren and 14 step- grandchildren.

    seling and guidance from Kean College in 1979.

    One of the first licensed marriage and family therapists in New Jersey, she was certified as a master hypnotherapist in 1995.

    Bom in Pottsville. Pa.. Mrs. Gibson lived in the New York City borough of Queens, in Summit, this township and Westfield prior to moving to Clark in 1993.

    She is survived by two sons. Richard of Sebastian, Fla., and William of North Cape May, and three grandchildren.

    Miss LapofskyGraveside services for former

    township resident Anne Lapofsky were held Monday in King Solomon Cemetery. Clifton. Miss Lapofsky, 96, died May 3 in St. Barnabas Medical Center. Livingston.

    A comptroller and office manager, she was employed by Colony Furniture Co. in Linden for many years prior to her retirement 3 1 years ago.

    Miss Lapofsky volunteered her services at the township office of the American Heart Association in addition to the Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center and Youth Employment Services, where she was an office worker, both in West Orange.

    In 1992, the South Orange chapter of Hadassah named her its "Woman of Valor "

    Born in Newark. Miss Lapofsky lived here prior to moving to South Orange.

    Services for township resident Virginia M. Asch were held Friday at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun. Mrs. Asch. 79. died May 3 in her home.

    She was a member of B'nai Jeshurun. An immediate past president of the Friends of the Millburn Library. Mrs. Asch also held membership in the League of Women Voters and was a sponsor and member of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

    Bom in Oswego, N.Y.. she lived in Newark prior to moving here in 1940.

    Mrs. Asch is survived by her husband. Arthur: a daughter. Cathy of Summit; a son. Roger of Bridgewater;

    Dorothy JamesServices for former township resi

    dent Dorothy James, 85. were held yesterday in Springfield. Mrs. Janies died Sunday in her home in Mountainside,

    She volunteered her services at New Eyes for the Needy for many years.

    Mrs. James attended Pine Manor College.

    Born in Newark, she lived in Wcst- field and the township until two years ago when she moved to Mountainside.

    Mrs. James is survived by her husband. Nathan W.: a son. John W. of Madison, Conn.: and four grandchildren.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Overlook Hospital Foundation. 36 Upper Overlook Road. Summit. 07901.

    Virginia Aschand two grandsons.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to any charity.

    Mr. BrownsteinServices for former township resi

    dent Alexander Brownstein were held April 22 in Maplewood. Mr. Bernstein. 74, died April 21 in St. Barnabas Medical Center.

    He was president and owner of Inland Freightways in Kearny for 43 years prior to his retirement 10 years ago. He belonged to Teamsters Union Local 617 and Crestmont Country Club in West Orange.

    Born in Newark, he lived in Irvington and the township prior to moving to West Orange in 1994.

    Mr. Brownstein is survived by his wife. Elizabeth: three daughters. Gail Boroff. Jodie Winer and Lynn Pavia; two sons, Stuart and David; a sister. Bernice Ganassi; and 12 grandchildren.

    Chai Center fest celebrates holiday

    The Chai Center for Living Judaism will hold its 10th annual Lag B'Omer family festival tomorrow in Taylor Park from 3 to 6 p.m.

    The program includes a Klezmer band, hot dogs and soda, and activities such as a moonwalk. swing ride, games, prizes and a children's program. Admission, rides and refreshments arc free and donations will be accepted.

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    LIFESTYLES______________Tonya Small weds Michael Weisbart

    Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eckhart

    Shana Michelle Wohlreich weds Michael A. Eckhart

    Shana Michelle Wohlreich. daughter of Holly Wohlreich ot Santa Cru/. Calif., and Clement Wohlreich of San Francisco. Calil.. was married March 3 to Michael Anthony Eckhart. son of Nele and Jon Bujuklian of San Jose. Calil. The bride's family formerly resided on Dorison Drive and Whitney Road.

    The Rev. Kathleen Birch presided over the nuptials at Casa Blanca in Santa Cru/. A reception followed the ceremony.

    A 1987 graduate o f M illhurn High School, the hride attended Northeastern University. She is a

    BirthRachel and Daniel Rocker ol New

    York City announce the birth ol a daughter. Grace Manischewit/. March 10 in St. Vincent's Hospital m Manhattan. Maternal grandparents are Sheila and David Manischew it/ of Troy Drive. Paternal grandparents are Marian and David Rocker o f M innisink Road. Maternal great-grandmother is Lilian Manischewit/, ol Boca Raton, Fla. Paternal great-grandmothers are Helen Kadish of West Orange and Bea Rocker o f Boca Raton.

    graduate of Wayne's College of Beauty and is a sell-employed hair stylist at Prima Salon, both in Santa Cru/.

    The bridegroom, a graduate of Andrew H ill High School in San Jose, is employed hy AT&T, also in San Jose.

    The couple is residing in Santa Cru/.

    Garden dub plans annual plant sale

    The Maplewood Garden Cluh, a non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating interest in gardening and other horticultural pursuits, is holding its 64th annual plant sale- today. tomorrow and Saturday in the Maplewood pool parking lot on Boyden Avenue in Maplewood.

    The hours of the plant sale, the club's only fund-raiser, are today from noon to 8 p.m., tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p in. Featured w ill be annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, shrubs and member-grown plants, as well as helpful advice from club mem bers.

    For information call 761-6174.

    Tonya JoAn Small, daughter of Margie Small of Mobile, Ala., and the

    Woman’s Club meeting tomorrow

    The Woman's Club of Millburn w ill meet tomorrow at noon at Community Congregational Church.

    A luncheon meeting, members arc- asked to bring a salad for sharing. Providing entertainment w ill be harpist Ardis Carvin.

    Guests, accompanied by a member. are welcome at the meeting. Anyone else wishing to attend can telephone Jane Karan. 763-4254.

    Exhibit highlights township gardens

    The Garden Conservancy is sponsoring an exhibition ol two unusual private gardens in the township on Saturday. May 19.

    Open to view from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. will he the garden ol Irving Winter at 28 Dryden Terrace. George Staehle's garden at 83 Old Hollow Road can he seen until 2 p in.

    late Samuel Small, was married February 10 to Michael Lewis Weisbart. son of Dr. and Mrs. Steven Weisbart of Ivy Terrace.

    Rabbi Donald Kunstadl officiated at the ceremony, which was held in Springhill Avenue Temple in Mobile. A reception followed at the Bragg- Mitchell Mansion, also in Mobile.

    The bride, who attended the University of South Alabama, majored in political science and minored m marketing. She is a sales associate at C in- gular Wireless in Jacksonville. Fla.

    The bridegroom, a graduate ot Millburn High School, holds a bachelor of science degree troni Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He is assistant general manager ol the Jacksonville Suns, the AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

    In the bridal party were several Millburn High School graduates, including Jodi Weisbart as bridesmaid and Kevin Pollack who served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Mangan. Jeffrey Marx, Daniel Weiss and Stuart Zissu.

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    Newcomers Club members elect new president and boardA new president and hoard ol

    directors for the Newcotners/Eneore Club of Millburn-Shorl Hills were elected recently at a meeting at The Grand Summit Hotel.

    Passing the reins ol ollice on April 17 to the new president. Lynn Jordan, were former co-presidents Jessica Lauria and Kate Lee. A record 37 board members were officially installed at the club's recognition dinner.

    Margaret Prescott, who runs Women's Wine Tasting, was named activity leader of the year. Fli/abcth Boland, who compiled the directory of members and published the club's monthly newsletter, was named board member of the year.

    The club, now in its 28th year, has a membership ol more than 330 families. The next new member event w ill be a coffee Tuesday at 10 a m. for those new to town. For the location call Kale Lee, 921-0116.

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  • Thursday. May 10. 2001HE ITEM of Millburn and Short Hills

    Theater timetableCLEARVIEW'S MILLBURN CINEMA 4

    Pollock (R) Fri; 7:15, 9:40 Sat, 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 9:40 Sun: 1:30, 4:15, 7:15 Mon-Thurs: 7:20

    Memento (R) Today: 7:15 Fri: 6:30. 9 Sat: 1:15, 3:45, 6:30, 9 Sun; 1:15, 3:45, 6:30 Mon-Thurs: 7:10

    Town 8 Country (Ri Today: 7:30 Fri: 7:30, 9:50 Sat: 2, 4:30, 7:30, 9:50 Sun: 2, 4:30, 7:30 Mon-Thurs: 7:30

    The M um m y Returns (PG-13) Today: 7 Fri: 6:45, 9:30 Sat: 1, 4, 6:45, 9:30 Sun: 1, 4, 6:45 Mon-Thurs: 7

    MAPLEWOOD THEATERA Knights Tale (PG-13) Fri: 7:20, 9:45 Sat: 1:30, 4:05, 7:20, 9:45 Sun: 1:30,

    4:05. 7.20 Mon-Thurs: 7:30Along Came A Spider (R) Today: 7:20 Fri: 7:25, 9:25 Sat: 1:55, 4:25, 7:25,

    9 25 Sun: 1:55, 4:25, 7:25 Mon-Thurs: 7:25 Spy Kids (PG) Today: 7:15 Fri: 7:10, 9 Sat: 2, 4, 7:10, 9 Sun: 2, 4, 7:10 Mon-

    Thurs: 7:20Bridget Jones Diary (PG-13) Today: 7:40 Fri: 7:30, 9:30 Sat: 1:45, 4:45, 7:30,

    9:30 Sun: 1.45, 4,45, 7:30 Mon-Thurs: 7:40 Crocodile Dundee in LA (PG) Today: 7:35 Fri: 7:35, 9:20 Sat: 2:15, 4:10, 7:35,

    9:20 Sun: 2:15, 4:10, 7:35 Mon-Thurs: 7:45 Driven (PG-13) Today: 7:30tailor ot Panama (R) Today: 7:25 Fri: 7:15, 9:35 Sat: 2:05, 4:20, 7:15, 9:35

    Sun: 2:05, 4:20, 7:15 Mon-Thurs: 7:35

    CLEARVIEW’S BEACON HILL FIVE (SUMMIT)Along Came a Spider (R) Today: 7:40 Fri: 5:20, 7:45, 9:50 Sat: 1:15, 3:15,

    5:20, 7,45, 9:50 Sun: 1:15, 3:15, 5:20, 7:45 Mon-Thurs: 7:40 Crocodile Dundee in L.A (PG) Today: 7:10 Fri: 4:45 Sat & Sun: 12:45, 2:45,

    4 45 Mon 8 Wed: 7:20Spy Kids (PG) Today: 7 Fri: 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 Sat: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30

    Sun, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 Mon-Thurs: 7 Bridget Jones Diary (R) Today: 7:30 Fri: 5:30, 7:30, 9:40 Sat: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30,

    7:30, 9:40 Sun. 1:30, 3:30. 5:30. 7:30 Mon-Thurs: 7:30 A Knight's Tale (R) Fri; 4. 6:45, 9:30 Sat: 1 .4 .6 :45 , 9:30 Sun: 1, 4, 6:45 Mon-

    Thurs- 7.10Chocolat (PG-13) Today: 7:20 Fri 8 Sat: 7, 9:20 Sun; 7 Tues 8 Thurs. 7:20

    CLEARVIEW'S MADISON CINEMA 4Bridget Jones Diary (R) Today: 7:45 Fri. 7:45, 10 Sat: 1 ,3 :15. 5:30, 7:45, 10

    Sun: 1. 3:15, 5:30, 7:45 Mon-Thurs: 7:30 Memento (R) Today: 7 Fri: 6:45, 9:15 Sat: 1:15. 4:15, 6:45. 9:15 Sun: 1:15,

    4 15. 6:45 Mon-Thurs: 7:20Amores Perros (NR) Fri: 8 Sat 8 Sun: 1:30. 4:45. 8 Mon-Thurs. 7 Town 8 Country (R) Today: 7:30The M um m y Returns (PG-13) Today: 7:15 Fri: 7, 9:45 Sat: 1, 4, 7, 9:45 Sun:

    1 . 4 . 7 Mon-Thurs: 7:10

    ROBERTS THEATRES (CHATHAM)Pollock (R) Today: 7:20 The Dish (PG-13) Today: 5:15The Golden Bowl (R) Fri: 4:20, 7:05, 9:30 Sat: 1:30, 4:20, 7:05, 9:30 Sun:

    1:30. 4.20. 7 05 Mon-Thurs: 4:45, 7:15

    ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTLocal singers have role in Mother’s Day concert

    Performing with the Masierwork Chorus and Ochc.'.trd Sunday at 3 p.m. in a Mother’s Day concert at the Community Theatre, 100 South Street in Morristown are three township residents.

    Appearing are singers Katherine Becker. Joy Eakley and Chris Bernstein. Andrew Megill leads the Master- work chorus and orchestra in a musical program featuring Wolfgang Mozart's "Mass in C Minor," K427. The special concert also includes Johannes Brahms' "Four Songs lor Women's Chorus, Horns and Harp, Op. 17" and Lou Harrison's "Mass to St. Anthony."

    Featured as soloists will he sopranos Courtenay Budd and Sarah Pel letier. tenor Brian Downen and hass- haritonc Paul Fogle.

    The "Mass in C minor," for which Mozart received no commission, is thought to have been composed to express his love for his wife as well as to help him reconcile with his father and sister. Uncompleted, it nevertheless premiered in 17X3 in St. Peter's Church in Salzburg. It is considered one of Mozart's great masterpieces,

    Brahms' "Four Songs for Women's

    Author is guest speaker at women’s luncheon

    The Women's Association of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun will hold its annual spring luncheon Thursday. Mas 17 at I I a m. at the temple.

    Appearing as guest speaker at the event w ill hi- lova Mu vis. author of "The Ladies Auxiliary." which was selected tor Barnes & Noble's "Discover Great New Writers" program as well as being named a book-of-the- montli club lust Fiction award finalist and a BookSense 7b selection. In her debut novel, Ms. M ims tells the story of the age old struggle between community and individual, mothers and daughters, family and self, and religious freedom and personal revelation.

    Now a New York City resident, Ms. M ims grew up in a tight knit Jewish community in Memphis. Tenn. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in English literature and a master's degree in line arts, both from Columbia University.

    At the luncheon, association members are recognized lor their service to the temple throughout the previous

    year. In addition, officers anil board members for the coming year are elected.

    The association's mission is to foster the highest ideals of Judaism, to promote closer relationships among its members, to further the religious, social, educational and humanitarian programs of B'nai Jeshurun and to actively participate in those issues of particular concern to Jewish women.

    Advance registration for the lun clieon is required. For more information. call the temple office. 379-1335.

    Z IG G Y -B o b Dorian, former host o f “American M ovie Classics” who plays the part of Florenz Ziegfeld in the Paper Mill Playhouse's current production of “Funny G irl” hosts a showing of MGM’s classic motion p icture, “The Great Z iegfeld,” Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Seating is firs t come, first served. Included in the footage are clips of the real funny girl, Fanny Brice.

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    Musical tribute honors Broadway

    The Moms Choral Society, under the direction of Gary M. Schneider, presents its annual spring concert Friday. June I . ai X p.m. al die Com- niunily Thcalrc, 100 South Street. Morristown.

    The program, idled "Back on Broadway." features both old and new musical .selections. Performing will be the "Bishop of Jazz," Rio Clemente and Ins ensemble in addition to soprano soloist Susan May Schneider.

    The chorus will perform the music of George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Some of the familiar tunes w ill include excerpts from "West Side Story," "Candide,” “ Porgy and Bess." “ Send in the Clowns" and many of Gershwin's show tunes.

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