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C-6 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008 www.MyCentralJefsey.com COURIER NEWS FOOTBALL FORMER RUTGERS STANDOUT FACING UPHILL CLIMB Despite late start, Girault showing Jets he can play By JANE McMANUS GANNETT NEWS SERVICE HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. When Ron Girault was little, his three older brothers played a modified football game they liked to call "Kill the Carrier." It's a lot like what you think: Someone wOuld throw the ball up, and everyone would try to catch it and run until they eventually got piimmeled by everyone else. Jeff Girault said they wouldn't let Ron play. He was kind of small, and they were afraid he would get hurt and they would hear it from their mother, Marie, a Haitian immigrant with strong traditional values. But one day, the brothers were feeling kind, and Ron learn and improve as much as anything.

"I think that's a great thing for anybody in Ron's situation to know, that one thing about this organization is that if you deserve to be here in the end, you're going to be here," defensive coordinator Bob Sutton said. "No matter where you started on this thing, if you can help us be successful, we're going to find a way to keep you around." Even though Girault has an uphill climb, safety Kerry Rhodes said the coaches must see something. "He's still here, so he's doing something right," Rhodes said. Jane McManus jmcmanuslohud.com ROOKIE HASNT HAD TIME ON THE Manningham cleared By MIKE DOUGHERTY GANNETT NEWS SERVICE EAST RUTHERFORD -Since there was a measure of curiosity about Mario Man-ningham, the level of frustration grew each day the rookie spent on the sideline with a nagging injury. He's got a lot of ground to make up.

Manningham lost momentum after leaving the University of Michigan and fell into the third round of the draft because of poor workouts and off-the-field issues. Manningham wasn't able to get to speed in the spring because of a hip flexor, and he spent three weeks in Albany rehabbing a problematic quad. "We just don't see anything," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said at one point. "He's in every meeting, he does all that, but he doesn't get to rep it. For a young guy, they need to do that." Manningham finally was cleared to return Wednesday LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS TO SUBMIT A LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: LEGALS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL: or brought in on disk You must include all of the billing Information: Account Name, Address, Telephone number and credit card information.

DEADLINE: Submitted 3 business days prior to date of publication. Budgets and Larger Legale require 10 business days prior to publication. CONTACT: Andrea Kee Ph: 908-707-3047 Fax: 908-707-3205 Monday through Friday to got to play. "From that day on, everything changed," Jeff said. No one could catch the little kid.

If they could even make contact, it was only by the barest of fingernails. The brothers took Ron to Spring Valley Memorial Park near their home, and he was put in pads for the first time with a pee-wee team. He was the smallest kid at linebacker, and Jeff remembers how everyone watched in awe as he made his first tackle. "He leveled the guy," Jeff said. It is the same story at every level at St.

Joseph Regional High School, at Rutgers University and now with the Jets. Girault was brought in at safety a and is hoping to catch the eyes of coaches. He could show up on the field Saturday against the Jets, but the medical staff gets the last word. "We will see," Coughlin said. Is there enough time for Manningham to make a move? "He hasn't had much time," Coughlin said.

"Not much. We'll see how he is (today). He practiced well (Wednesday). He practiced pretty well (Thursday). And if he gets the green light for the game, then he certainly will play." The news was well-received.

"It's nothing to be rushed," said Manningham, whose 27 touchdowns at Michigan rank behind Braylon Edwards, Anthony Carter and Desmond Howard on the all-time list. "I don't have no choice but to be ready. I know we have a number of receivers, but when my number is called I have to be ready." The spotlight is no longer waiting to be occupied, though. Plaxico Burress and David shown and designated on the Township of Alexandria, New Jersey, Tax Map. A Board of Adjustment hearing has been scheduled for September 4, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

at the Alexandria Middle School, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown (Alexandria Township), New Jersey, at which time you may appear either in person or by an attorney. The prior Resolutions and the maps, plans, plat and application for which approval is being sought are on file and may be reviewed at the office of the Alexandria Township Board Secretary, 21 Hog Hollow Road, Pittstown, New Jersey, and can be inspected during normal business hours. Gregory J. Czura, P. A.

Attorney for the Applicant 29 Race Street, Suite 3 Frenchtown, NJ 08825 (609) 397-3040 Dated: August 12, 2008 8222008, 1 Fee: $58.76 BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE NOTICE OF DECISION NOTICE Is herefey given that on August 1 3, 2008 the Bedminster Township Board of Adjustment memorialized approval tor the following: Resolution of approval for 2005 Pluckemin Associates, L.L.C. granting preliminary and final major subdivision, preliminary and final major site plan approval with use variance relief to permit construction of a bank with drive-thru facilities and related parking areas located on Block 71 Lots 7 and 1 3, on the southwestern corner of Route 202206 and Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster Township, Somerset County, New Jersey (the The Property is located in the OR-V zoning district where banks are not permitted. The Board approved bulkarea variances for newly proposed conditions and non-conforming conditions as follows: (1) Lot width less than required; (2) lot frontage less than required; (3) lot depth less than required; (4) lot area less than required; (5) lot coverage greater than permitted; (6) front yard setback less than required along Route 202206 and Burnt Mills Road; (7) side yard setback less than required; (8) accessory building side yard setback less than required; (9) parking in front yard where such is not permitted; (10) parking setback less than required; (1 1 no loading area where one is one required; (12) building mounted and freestanding proposed where only one is permitted; (13) setback of freestanding sign less than required; and (14) directional and informational signage area greater than permitted. In addition, design exceptions were granted, among others for with site, parking and sign lighting. All other approvals, variances, exceptions and waivers are memorialized in said Resolution of approval are on file with the Administrator of the Board of Adjustment and may be reviewed at the Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, New Jersey, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

COURTER, KOBERT COHEN, PC. Attorney for 2005 Pluckemin Associates, L.L.C. August 1 9, 2008 8222008, 1X Fee: $71.04 To place a classified ad, call (877) 707-6500 I mvcentraliersev.com I week after training camp started, and he's still here despite the odds. "I'm just trying to go out each day and get a little better," Girault said. It's a difficult starting point.

He arrived July 29, after the rookies had established rapport with one another. The roster must be cut from 80 to 53 by the start of the regular season, but if the Jets like what they see, they could assign him to the practice squad to retain him. "It's not at all easy to come in when the process is already started and the coaches have an idea of what the players can do," fellow rookie Dwight Low-ery said. FIELD to return Tyree were not ready to play when camp opened. They still aren't.

Amani Toomer and Steve Smith were in and out with their own injury problems. The shuffling allowed Domenik Hixon to step in and win universal praise. Despite the competition, Manningham believes he's developed useful relationships with all of the receivers in camp. And since he spent most of the last month standing next to Burress and Toomer, he was able to listen in whenever they were talking shop. "It's real good for me because they've been in the NFL for a long time now," Manningham said.

"I could learn a lot from both of them. I could learn a lot from all the receivers here." NOTES: Coughlin plans to use the starters for two quarters Saturday against the Jets. LB Antonio Pierce (back) did not practice. Mike Dougherty mdougherlohud.com BRANCHBURG NOTICE Alcoholic Beverage Control Transfer Notice Take notice that application has been made to the Township Committee of the Township of Branchburg to transfer the Plenary Retail Consumption License issued to: New Orleans Family Restaurant, Inc. For premises located at: 1 285 Rt.

28 North Branch, NJ 08876 The names and addresses of all officers, directors and shareholders holding more than 1 0 of the stock of said corporation: Peter Marketos, 2341 East 69th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234, Simos Kontos, 20 Skyline Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 Nick Koumarianos, 23 Matheson Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Elefterly Marketos, 142 Top of the World Way, Green Brook NJ 08812 James Marketos, 15 Appletree Lane, Warren, NJ 07059 Geraslmos Marketo, 2341 East 69th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to: Sharon Brienza, Municipal Clerk Township of Branchburg 1077 US Highway 202 North Branchburg NJ 08876 822 8292008, 2x Fee: $77.80 BRIDGE WATER TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for Drainage Improvements lor Kennesaw Way and Severin Drive Phase I be re -ceived, opened and read by the Qualified Purchasing Agent of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Friday September 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal Building. Large Conference Room located at 700 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey at which time and place bids will be opened and read In public for: PROJECT: Kennesaw Way and Severin Drive Drainage Improvements Phase I Project Description: The project consists of drainage improvements to Kennesaw Way and Severin Drive In the vicinity of their intersection (Block 714, Lot 1 and Block 715, Lots 1 and 2) and adjacent properties disturbed during construction Including but not limited to site clearing, rock excavation, inlet and manhole construction, storm sewer construction and restoration. Bid Documents for the proposed work have been prepared by Maser Consulting, P. Perryville III Corporate Park, 53 Frontage Road, Suite 120, P.O.

Box 4017, Clinton, NJ 08809. Specifications and other bid documents may be obtained and purchased during normal business hours at the office of Maser Consulting. P. Perryville III Corporate Park. 53 Frontage Road.

Suite 120, P.O. Box 4017, Clinton. NJ 08809 for the nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for each set. Checks shall be made payable to "Maser Consulting, P. Sealed bids will be received for One Overall Single Prime Contract.

Bids must be made on standard proposal forms in the manner designated thereon and required and included in the Bid Documents, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bid -der, the name of the project and the dateof the bid. All bds shall be addressed to: So far, Jets coach Eric Man-gini has said that Girault has stood out in some of the chances that he's been given. "He has had some opportunities late in the game, made a few plays, and he'll get some more opportunities," Mangini said. "It's that time where, as you get those chances, if you just make a few plays, like with (wide receiver) David Clowney, you start popping a little bit and then you get a few more. "He has made some plays both on defense and on special teams, which is positive." Which is just how he's been making it happen at every stage of his competitive life, starting with pee-wee football all the way up to his college career, SCHIANO From Page CI as we practice.

You don't get your legs back immediately, but that's why we have a plan in place. And like we do every year we'll be ready physically by the opener." While he singled out Joe Mar-tinek, who led all backs in the scrimmage with 37 yards on four carries, as a tailback who "deserves more and more" touches, Schiano pointed to a pair of 7-yard runs by Young in a situational overtime period that left an impression. "I thought what was key with Kordell were those two runs he had in the two-minute drill," Schiano said. "He was really tired but he was able to pop two runs. So that was good for him and for us." With the Sept.

1 opener against Fresno State just 10 days away, Schiano said he wouldn't be adverse to using all four of his tailbacks, including Jourdan Brooks, if one doesn't emerge in the next week. "I really feel comfortable with all four," he said. "I don't know if that's fair to a running back because do you ever really get the feel for what you're doing if William J. Connlff Qualified Purchasing Agent Township of Bridgewater 700 Garretson Rd. Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 The Bid must be accompanied by those documents and materials de -scribed in the Proposal Checklist and Instructions to Bidders provided in the Project Manual.

These in elude 1) a Certificate of Surety guaranteeing that the successful bidder will be issued, for itself and its prime subcontractors as delineated in N.J.S.A. 40A: 1 1 -1 6, If applicable, Performance and Payment Bonds acceptable to the Township in the amount of 100 of the bid; 2) a Non- Collusion Affida -vit; 3) a certified check, cashiers check or Bid Bond lor not less than ten (10 percent of the amount of the bid, provided such surety need not be for more than 4) a Statement of Disclosure of Ownership; and 5) such other documents as are referenced in the aforementioned Proposal Checklist and Instructions to Bidders provided in the Project Manual. Upon receipt and opening of the bids, the Township reserves the right to hold the bids for up to a period of sixty (60) days thereafter be -fore making the award. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive or permit the cure of any minor deficiency or irregularity In accordance with New Jersey law. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.10:5-33, Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A.

et seq. and N.J.A.C. et seq. All Bidders are expected to comply with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq.) and all regulations promulgated in connection therewith by the New Jersey Divl -sion of Local Government Services.

By Order of the Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater County of Somerset State of New Jersey William Conniff Township Qualified Purchasing Agent August 22, 2008 Patricia Flannery, Mayor Linda J. Doyle, Township Clerk 8222008, 1x Fee: $105.88 BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD TAKE NOTICE, the Bridgewater Township Planning Board has scheduled a Special Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2008. The meeting is scheduled to begin at a special time 6:00 p.m. in the Bridgewater Municipal Courtroom, 505 Route 202206 North In Bridgewater. Action may be taken.

The agenda to the extent known Is as follows: BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, September 9, 2008 AGENDA-CALL MEETING TO ORDER: SPECIAL MEETING TIME: 6:00 p.m. Place: Bridgewater Township Municipal Court 505 Route 202206 North Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 1. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT: In accordance with the requirements for the Open Public Meetings Act, this meeting was noticed on August 22. 2008. Notices were sent to the Courier News and The Beporter, and were posted in the Bridgewater Township Municipal Building at least 48 hours where he was the last player given a football scholarship the year he came out.

Now he has been getting the chance to play in preseason games, and next up for the Jets are the Giants on Saturday. Girault didn't know if he would be around long enough, but there is nothing like playing in an NFL stadium. "It was a great feeling. There's nothing like it," Girault said. "The stadium doesn't even have to be filled and everything's loud, everything's exciting.

The atmosphere is just great." As a free agent, it is an uphill climb for Girault, but the coaches know that and are looking for growth and the ability to you run one and then you're out? It depends on who the kid is. "I think we really have to do some decision-making but that decision-making can fluxuate from week-to-week until we figure it out." As for his other impressions, Schiano liked the turnovers his defense generated and said his offensive line has "a real good feel for picking up pressure." As for the offensive line's run-blocking, Schiano admitted that it's a work-in-progress. "I thought the run blocking was good in spots and then there would be an isolated breakdown that led to the play not working," he said. "There was not a group breakdown, so that's good." Heading into the scrimmage, Schiano pointed to the competition between Zaire Kitchen and Joe Lefeged at safety and the backup quarterback duel between Jabu Lovelace and Chris Paul-Etienne as positions that were up for grabs. Of the safeties, Schiano said, "Really too close to call.

But some of it takes care of itself. Joe plays nickel so he and Zaire can be on the field at the same time." And he then reiterated what prior to the meeting. All requirements of the Sunshine Law have been met. Please be aware of the Planning Board policy for public hearings: no new applications will be heard after 10:00 pm and no new testimony will be taken after 10:15 pm. 2.

ROLL CALL: 3. SALUTE FLAG: 4. LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS: EDEN WOOD REALTY, Main St Radel Ave Block 329 Lot 14 12-08-PB, Conceptual Plan Review PROPOSAL: Age restricted Housing Units 5. PUBLIC HEARING: MASTER PLAN WORKSHOP MEETING (Housing Element and Fair Share Plan) 6. BOARD BUSINESS: 7.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Members of the public wishing to address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda may do so at this time. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Grace Karanja, Assistant Planning Board Secretary 8222008, 1x Fee: $76.24 BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS DATE 82208 Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent for Bridgewater Township on September 5, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. prevailing time In the Conference Room of the Township of Bridgewater 700 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey at which time they will be opened and read for: 14' TANDEM DUMP WITH HITCH Specification and Instructions to bidders may be obtained at the Purchasing Office 700 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey. Bidders are subject to the provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.

40 11 1 seq. governing bidding requirements. Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of N.J.S.A. at seq and L. 1975 c.

127 (NJAC 17:27) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION and with the REQUIREMENTS OF P.L. 2004 C.57, which requires a copy of the BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE issued by the New Jersey Treasury Department. By Order of: William J. Connlff Qualified Purchasing Agent Township of Bridgewater 700 Garretson Road Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 8222008, 1x Fee: $56.48 ELIZABETH NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Transport Funding, LLC, Kansas City, MO will offer the following property at public sale at Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. 901 North Elizabeth, NJ 07208 on 090308 commencing at 10:00 am 2000 Volvo VNL770 4 V4ND3TJ2YN2391 81 The property may be inspected by appointment prior to the sale at Arrow Truck Sales.

Inquiries: 908-355-2600 he's been saying all preseason, declaring "Jabu is still the backup quarterback." THIS AND THAT: Schiano pointed to five true freshmen who will deserve longer looks, saying Marcus Cooper has worked his way into "the six- or seven-deep" at wide receiver, cor-nerback Devid Rowe "did some nice things in the nickel package," Eric Legrand "is going to be in the mix" at the three-technique defensive tackle spot, Devon Watkis is getting "a good hard look at tackle," and Patrick Kivlehan "has a chance" to play special teams. Left guard Kevin Haslam, sidelined since injuring his ankle last Monday, will "be back relatively soon," according to Schiano. Al-Ghaffaar Lane, who left late in the scrimmage with a leg injury, "had an MRI and doesn't need surgery," Schiano said. ESPN announced that Rob Stone will handle sideline duties for the Fresno State game after previously announcing Erin Andrews as the on-field reporter. Keith Sargeant: Cash sales only 8222008.

1x Fee: $43.48 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has filed an application with the Franklin Township Planning Board (PLN-08-00008) for classification of and approval of a two-lot minor subdivision, where applicant proposes to retain an existing house on one lot, and construct a single family home on a proposed new second lot. Variances are required for minimum lot frontage for each lot, where required is 200 feet and proposed is 124.88 feet and 99.99 feet; for minimum one side yard setback where required is 25 feet, and proposed for one lot is 15.1 feet; and for minimum total side yard setback, where required Is 75 feet and proposed for one lot is 55.64 feet; together with such other variances, waivers and relief as is deemed necessary; for property located at 193 Wilson Road, and designated as Block 417.01, Lot 23 on the Tax Map of Franklin Township. A public hearing has been set down for Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 3. 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, New Jersey.

Any interested parties may appear either in person or by agent or attorney, and present any objections which you may have to the granting of the relief sought in the application. Maps and papers in connection with said application are on file in the office of the Township Clerk and are available for inspection. James F. Clarkin III, Esq. Attorney tor Applicant, Timothy A.

Kelly 8222008, 1x Fee: $59.08 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD TAKE NOTICE that on the 4th day of September, 2008, at 7:30 o'clock in the evening, a hearing will be held at a regular meeting before the Township of Franklin Zoning Board, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, New Jersey 08873. The subject of the hearing will be the Aspenn Environmental Services, Docket ZBA-08-00040-Use Variance, application for a use variance, and other variance relief as may be required, to permit the applicant to use and occupy a 24,000 square foot single story building previously approved to be used for flex office and warehouse purposes, where the applicant's proposed use Is not specifically identified as a permitted use in the M-2 Light Manufacturing Zone. The applicant proposes to apply liquid and solid fertilizers and pesticides, to trees, shrubs and lawns for both wholesale and retail customers. The liquid and solid fertilizers and pesticides are to be mixed on the premises and then loaded into trucks for delivery to the customers off-site. There will be no retail customers on premises.

This application for a use variance is tor the site known as Block 88.02, Lot 78 located at 59 Veronica Avenue. A copy of the plans and all supporting documents are on file in the office of the Zoning Board at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, New Jersey 08873, for public inspection between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Interested persons may appear at the hearing, either in person or by attorney, to be heard on the application. Date: August 1 9. 2008 John R.

Dusinbes'e, Esq. Mandelbaum, Salsburg ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE Block 4, Lots 5 and 7 342 Route 579 Township of Alexandria (Hunterdon County) APPLICATION OF OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Adjustment will take place on September 4, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Alexandria Middle School, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown (Alexandria Township), New Jersey, for Omnipoint Facilities Network II, LLC which has applied for an amended site plan approval, along with any attendant variances andor waivers. The Initial application in this matter was presented to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on or about January 19, 2004..

The Board denied that application on May 4, 2006, and memorialized Its action on June 1 2006. The Board reconsidered this denial on February 1 2007, approved OCI's application and proposal to reduce the height of the monopole from 140 feet to 120 feet along with other site plan conditions, and memorialized its action on March 1 2007. The Board's approval of the use variance and height variance included a requirement that OCI construct the monopole strong enough to hold five (5) antenna arrays and that construction drawings be filed showing the five arrays. The Board also approved a monopole with low-profile mounted antennas rather thanttie originally proposed The current proposal is for approval of an amended site plan showing a 1 20 foot monopole with five (5) antenna arrays with low-profile mounts as required and. In addition, the compound has been expanded to 60 feet by 60 feet to be able to house the equipment cabinets andor shelters for up to five (5) wireless communication carriers.

Additionally, the applicant is proposing to eliminate the approved driveway to the compound and proposes to use the existing driveway on Lot 7 instead, as shown on the amended site plan prepared by Dewberry Goodkind, Inc. and signed and sealed by Anthony Suppa, P.E. on 5808. The public hearing will include OCI's application lor amended preliminary and final site plan approval, as well as any variances i or waivers or approvals that are deemed necessary or appropriate so as to permit the construction of the unmanned wireless communications facility outlined above. The subject property is located in the Agrlcuayral Residential Zone, Block 4, Lois 5 and 7, with a street address ol 342 Route 579.

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