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Saturday. .Idly 3 New Providence Referendum Lang. High School. Fireworks at dark following an 8:15 p.m. concert. By LAUREN S. PASS Ward project on Prospect Street. Ac­ Plainfield's Cedar Brook Park. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cording to Councilman Caruana, Fireworks at dark. After spending nearly three hours Town Planner Blaise Brancheau has Sunday. Ju ly 4 behind closed doors discussing mul­ been through the ordinance. Whether Mountainside’s Deerfield tiple topics, including redevelopment the council votes on it on first read­ School. Fireworks at dark. negotiations with developer Robert ing next week or not. it will go to the Cranford's Nomahegan Park. Powell, the Westfield Town Council Planning Board for review and com­ Fireworks 9:15 p.m. then spent nearly an hour hammer­ ment. Summit’s Soldier's Memorial ing out the language for the non­ During the open public comment Field. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. binding referendum question for a portion of the meeting resident Allen following a 7:45 p.m. concert. parking garage and redevelopment Solomon said that the total cost of Clark’s Arthur L. Johnson on Prospect and Elm Streets. the garage would exceed $27 million High School. Fireworks at dark. The draft that came out of the over the 30-year period of the bond. Springfield's Thelma meeting is: “Shall the Town of He said that when maintenance, L.Sandmeier School. Fireworks Westfield issue approximately 10 school children and interest are fac- at dark following a 5 p.m. fair. million dollar general obligation CONTtNUED ON PAQE 10 bonds to undertake the construction of a parking structure on municipal parking lots 1 and 8 between Pros­ WF BOE Still Unsure pect and Elm Streets which would contain approximately 500tota! park­ ing spaces and which bonds would be supported by revenue derived from On Referendum Cost Horae* R. Corbin for Th» Westfield Leader parking fees and fees resulting from PARTY HAT...A mother and daughter are dressed for fun in pink during the lovely weather for the Westfield townwide mixed use redevelopment consisting By ED COONEY Strategic Plan. celebration Sunday evening. The Downtown Westfield Corporation sponsored the event commemorating the town's of approximately 19 residential units Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Strategic Plan is the result of Great American Main Street award. and approximately 3,000 square, feet The Westfield Board of Education a collaborative effort between the of retail space?” voted to seek a bond referendum on board, the district's administration, Debate became heated, with First Tuesday. December 14 to fund an and members of the community. The Ward Councilman Sal Caruana say­ artificial turf field and a restoration group, comprised of approximately Downtown Westfield Offers ing he would propose an amendment of the track at Kehler Stadium as fifty people, met twice this year in to the ordinance from the dais next well as funding extensive restorative order to identify goals the district week because he didn't like the way efforts on the field at Edison Inter­ should try to reach with its students the wording was. mediate School. over the next five years. Variety, Hometown Atmosphere Some members of the council The total cost of the work at Kehler Dr. Foley talked to the board about wanted it spelled out that the bond stadium comes to approximately goals to be set and steps to be taken By VICTORIA MCCABE community organizations have worked about Westfield. It's a destination would be repaid by fees associated $1,381,000. The work at Edison In­ during the 2004-2005 school year. In Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to revitalize both the look of the town spot where people want to come - with the redevelopment, while oth­ termediate School will cost approxi­ dealing with communications, Dr. Editor's Note: This is part one o f a and the quality goods, services and even beyond shopping. You can sit ers wanted to include language mak­ mately $419,000. The total cost of Foley told the board that redesigning six-part feature on the business centers entertainment that it provides. outside on benches or just go for a ing it clear that a tax increase would both projects is approximately . the district's website is a top priority. in our area that will include Down­ Longtime area resident and Gap stroll; it’s a beautiful town.” be used as a last resort to pay back the $1,800,000, a number that is “higher He noted that work has already be­ town Westfield, Westfield’s South Av- District Manager Tammy Racine "Downtown has ’stroller gridlock' money. Others, such as Third Ward than we thought," according to Board gun on re-designing the Guidance enue corridor, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, said, “The way that the town has everywhere - a lot of young people, Councilman Andrew Skibitsky did Secretary Roben Berman. Department's website, and that the Mountainside and Garwood. evolved in the last 13 years [the Gap a lot of young families are always out not want to include the total cost of The board has yet to determine a site's content should be available to ******* came to Westfield in 1991] has enjoying the town. It’s so refresh­ the project. final dollar amount to seek in the students and parents by the fall. Dr. To the newcomer to Westfield, the changed the face of Westfield The ing,” said United Fund Executive A general obligation bond means bond referendum. Superintendent of Foley also plans for the administra­ first glimpse at the downtown com­ town was always close-knit, but now Director Linda Maggio. "I love .that that tax revenues are used to repay Schools Dr. William Foley said that tion to utilize TV 36 more effectively mercial center forms an experience everybody else knows about it. People community feeling; it really makes the debt. A revenue bond would say he hopes to seek at least partial fund­ for the purpose of passing along in­ not easily forgotten. Blocks lined from outside of the area get excited CONTINUED ON PAQE 10 that only the revenues would support ing from community groups that formation on board initiatives to the with attractive and varied stprefronts, the bond, and tax revenues would not would also benefit from an artificial general public. A position may be streets that offer benches while sev­ be attached. “It’s more than just the turf field. Community leagues will formed within the administration to eral restaurants offer Outside tables revenues that are guaranteeing this be allowed to use the field, an idea deal specifically with this issue. Fi­ and chairs, the sights and sounds of Many Summer Events bond," Councilman Caruana told The that board member Alice Hunnicutt nally, the district will develop a regu­ families, visitors and friends enjoy­ Westfield Leader. said, “seems to be appropriate." lar, streamlined system of communi­ ing common space... all add up to an An interest rate on a revenue bond The board must decide on what cation from school to school. Dr. impressive picture. Available for Residents would be much higher because secu­ amount of funding to seek from the Foley also announced plans to visit Downtown Westfield is, if anything, rity behind it is much less. Accord­ community, as well as the duration each school's Parent-Teacher Orga­ a huge commercial and business melt­ By MIRIAM BAMBERGER Commerce (WACC) will open a ing to Sal Caruana, there was not of the bond, by the beginning of nization over the course of the com­ ing pot. Longtime "Mom & Pop" Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Farmer's Market in the South Av­ enough revenue with both decks to September. ing school year. establishments, nationally recognized This summer, local towns are of­ enue train station parking lot on support a revenue bond. According to board member Kim­ In dealing with curriculum issues, chains and a wide array of restaurants fering a variety of recreational ac­ Thursdays from 2-7 p.m. beginning The council will vote on the ordi­ berly Rhodes, if these projects are grammar, writing and communica­ weave together around equally thriv­ tivities for residents and families to on July 1. nance under first reading next week. bonded instead of added to the 2005- tion skills will be integrated into ing pockets of professional lawyers, enjoy. The WACC will also host Classic Fourth Ward Councilman Lawrence 2006 district, “we get much more for each class. Teachers will also be beauticians, bankers and doctors. A The Downtown Westfield Corpo­ Car Shows on Wednesday, July 14 Goldman said that he would be vot­ the community with much less asked to use techniques that require bundle of community organizations ration (DWC) will sponsor “Sweet and Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30- ing no on the ordinance. It was un­ money." Bonding the projects has no students to learn to critically assess further knit together the downtown Sounds Downtown” Summer Jazz 9 p.m. on Quimby and Elm Streets known as to how any other council impact on the district’s budget cap, information. This component of the community. This commercial and Festival on Tuesday evenings in July downtown. members will be voting against the which might soon be lowered if pend­ plan may involve the addition of social center attracts both residents and August. The festival will be held In addition, downtown sidewalk ordinance. ing state legislation is passed. study skills units into each class when and out-of-town visitors for single 7-9 p.m., featuring four artists each sales will be held from July 15 In other business, the council could The board received a report from various curricula come up for re­ meals or full days’ worth of shopping. week. through July 18 for downtown stores see a draft of the ordinance creating Dr. Foley on the administration’s view. The district will aim to reduce One sentiment echoed by many The DWC will also host the “5K to display sale merchandise on the a conditional use zone for the James plans to implement the district’s new CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Westfield residents and downtown Pizza Extravaganza” race on sidewalk. shoppers is that Downtown Wednesday, July 28 for all interested The Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Westfield’s character always evolves. participants. Committee will host the “Stiver Se­ M&E Railway Reassures Garbage In recent years, business owners and The Westfield Area Chamber of ries 2004” to celebrate the 25th year of the summer concert series. Con­ certs will be held on Thursday eve­ nings on the Alan Augustine Village Will Not Be Moved Across County Green from Thursday, July 8 through By MICHAEL POLLACK purpose of using this line is to sup­ Chief Operating Officer of M&E Thursday, August 26. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains Farmer’s Mar­ port local industries along the line Railway Gordon Fuller told The ket will be open in the municipal Last Tuesday, the Surface Trans­ that have been neglected. This will Westfield Leader that the reactiva­ parking lot on Park Avenue on Satur­ portation Board (STB) denied the provide alternative and cheaper trans­ tion of the Staten Island and Rahwav days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from miJ- petition of five New Jersey munici portation. Valley rail lines will not bring gar­ June through mid-November. palities (Roselle, Roselle Park, One of M r Slote's concerns is that bage through Union County. In addition, a Charity Softball Springfield, Kenilworth, and Sum­ the train will bring garbage through Mr. Fuller said that no garbage is Event: The Bravest vs The Finest mit) to reopen a July 2002 board the county. shipped via rail in New Jersey; rather, will be held on Saturday, July 17 at decision licensing Morristown & Erie “Work is being done at the waste it is shipped on trucks. If in the rare 11 a.m. in Brookside Park in Scotch Railway, Inc. (M&E) to operate the facility at Fresh Kills,” Mr. Slote case it is shipped on trains it travels Plains. Rahway Valley and Staten Island rail­ said. “They will be able to package in hermetically-sealed containers to Fanwood kicked off the Movies in road lines through Union County. ' waste onto trains and cars. They are prevent any leaks. According to Mr. the Park program on June 29 with Union County Director of Eco­ refurbishing trains and cars, which Fuller, there are no plans for M&E to Freaky Friday in La Grande Park. nomic Development James Daley run to New Jersey. One possible route move garbage in Union Country. Family movies will be shown for said that in a case of interstate com­ for the garbage is the Rahway Valley Mr. Daley said the county negoti- eight consecutive Tuesday nights in merce, a municipality has no stand­ railroad out onto existing lines.” CONTmUED ON PAQE 10 the sumrntT al i ing. | or appmximate.lv 8*ts pm. Is the “Theirexpress reason why u/e ran’* event of inclement weather, rain dates lease the lines goes against bond will be held the following Wednes­ covenants and the rail’s purposes," day evening. La Grande Park also Mr. Daley said. “This contract [be­ hosts an eight-week summer pro­ tween the county and M&E] is as gram for children featuring arts and protective as possible.” crafts, sports and games. Herb Slote, a member of the Com­ Union County kicked off the Sum­ mission to Stop the Train, said: “First, mer Arts Festival in Echo Lake Park I disagree with the reasoning o f the on June 30. Outdoor concerts are STB. They can’t delegate to a state held every Wednesday evening at court whether parties have been 7:30 until August 25. Admission is heard. So, our attorneys are evaluat­ free, and in case of inclement weather, ing our options and first we will the rain site will be Cranford High appeal for the STB to reconsider. If School. For a listing of the perfor­ not, we are prepared to take up our mances. see the Union County case with the US Court of Appeals.” website at www.ucnj.org. Mr. Daley said M&E will only move materials either generated or CONTttUED ON PAGE 10 transported to Union County. “The P A G E I N D E X k i M a. Cwtto lor Vm WmUNd Lm ttr A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES...Workersi on NorthI Avenue across from the Regional...... 2-3 O bituary...... 18 Real E sta te 12-17 TRAIN TRACK RESTORATION...County rail fines from Linden to Cranford Westfield train station last week make significant progress in totally recon­ E ditorial...... 4-5 Education.....9,15-19 Classifieds...... 17 show progress in the reactivation program as seen last week in Cranford on structing the building as can be seen from both the front and the back. C om m unity... 6-7 S ports...... 11-14 A&E ...... 19-20 South Avenue looking toward Linden. A 'flu, V/ - Thunrimy, July 1, 2004 !»■ lUi-ntfn-lh lira& er Mid The Scotch PUtni - Fanwood TIMES A Watchunc Communications, Inc. Publication U JutM L Pmsnatkm. Stents Bowling Camp: at Linden Lanes schools. Fee: $15. Talking Business (age* 5 to 7): Held Wednesdays at Our new Tern Scene is for resi­ 10 a m for nine weeks. $6/week dent teens completing grades 6 Basketball Camps: Held 9 a m. through 8. Held in the relaxed atmo­ to 12 p.m., July 6 to 9, for grades 6- sphere of Tamaques Park. Fee: $25. Enterprise Bank Announces 8 at Roosevelt, and 9 to It a.m., The department also offers a July 26-30, for grades 4 and 3 at C.I.T. Program for resident teens WHS. Fee: $60/camp ages 14 and 15. A C.I.T. applica­ Public Stock Offering Roller Hockey Camp: with WHS tion is required from each appli­ KENILWORTH - Enterprise The offering was made pursuant to Ice Hockey Team: Held 9 am. to cant. Space is limited. Fee: $25 Bank announced that it has entered an offering circular filed with the 12 p.m., July 19-23, for grades 4-8, (Additional fees will be charged into an agreement with Ryan Beck & Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora­ and 9 a m. to 12 p.m., July 26-30, for trips and events for all Summer Co., Inc. to serve as agent and sole tion. The net proceeds are expected for grades K-3 at Tamaqucs Park. Playground Programs) underwriter for the mar­ to be approximately $6.4 Fee: $60. Teen Center: The Teen Center keting and sale of million. Upon completion Wrestling Camp: with Glen will be open on select Friday eve­ "5jate prison "What this juvenile did to this term by a Superior Court judge in Store owner and the other victim Trustee of B^r Foundation Elizabeth, Union County Prosecutor Summer Program: The Fanwood be between 5 and 10 years old. The was downright atrocious," said As­ Theodore,Romankow said Monday. Recreation commission will con­ remaining weeks of the camp are sistant Prosecutor Deborah White, WESTFIELD - Louis Miron,-c''^.Program Development,. Co-sponsor- Two other 17-year-old delinquents duct a seven-week summer pro­ July 12-16, and August 9-13. The who said that the customer suffered Westfield attorney and Bergen ship Oversight Committee and serves have also been sentenced as adults, gram for Fanwood Children at times are from 9 a.m. until noon. severe physical and emotional .County resident, was re-appointed on the editorial board of Legal Eagle, • he added. LaGrande Park. The program be­ For brochures, please email trauma as a result of the attack and as a trustee of the New Jersey State the Foundation’s legal newspaper for Johnny Howell will serve eight gan on Thursday June 24 and will [email protected] has not been back to work since. Bar Foundation, an organization dedi­ kids, and chairs the editorial board and a half years before being coffitfd- end on Friday August 6. or call (908) 451-5123. Superior. Court Judge John cated to promoting law-related edu- for Respect, a tolerance newsletter ered for parole because the twocrimes The programs are under the di­ Fanwood Baseball Camp: The Malone, in imposing the heavy ' cation and giving ail New Jersey produced by the Foundation. of violence qualify under the state’,s, rection of Mr. Kevin Ewing, Ex­ Fanwood Baseball Camp is an in­ jail time, said it was "truly amaz­ residents a basic understanding of Mr. Miron also chairs the NJSBF’s .•"no early release' act" for serious ecutive Director and Mr. Tom structional program run by Tom ing that we are not'in court on a, the legal system. Tolerance and Law-Related Educa­ offenders, the prosecutor said. Baylock, Assistant Director. The Baylock, a teacher in SPF High sentencing for murder" and or­ Actively involved in (he Bar Foun­ tion committees. Mr. Miron fre­ Howell admitted to throwing a staff consists of the following indi­ School and the Varsity Coach of dered restitution be paid. dation, Mr. Miron is a member of the quently lectures students on various bottle of bleach at the owner of a • viduals: LaGrande Park Michelle the baseball team. TBe weeks are In two other sentencings of juve­ legal issues including the juvenile confectionary store on West Grand Tobier-Supervisor Amanda Wells July 5-9 and July 26- July 30 for niles waived to adult court for seri­ SP Dentist Elected justice system, students’ rights and Street in Rahway on June 23. 2003, Lauren Bianco and Ned Kipping. Kindergarten to fifth grade. The ous offenses, Superior Court Judge school newspaper issues and helps during a robbery attempt. wielding.a The program runs from 9 a.m. to I time is from 9 a.m. until noon. For John Triarsi sentenced Dennis Vega, Speaker of NJDA prepare mock trial teams for compe­ p.m. weather permitting. The parks more information call (908) 964- 17, of Amity Street, Elizabeth, to a ATLANTIC CITY - In a recent tition. will close due to rain or extreme 0639 Memorial Playground seven-year state prison sentence for ceremony at the New Jersey Dental Appointed to several New Jersey heat. The park will be closed on Fanwood Tennis Camp: The Undergoes Revamping brutally beating and kicking an inno­ Association's (NJDA) 134th Annual Superior Court Committees, Mr. Monday, July 5. cent pedestrian on First Street on Convention in Atlantic City. Walter Miron \yas appointed to the New Jer­ camp is run by Brian Maloney, a WESTFIELD - On June 19,' the Summer Activities: The Activi­ January 8, 2004, during an unsuc­ Chinoy, DMD was sworn in as the sey Supreme Court to participate in a tennis pro who lives in Fanwood. Memorial Park Eagle project was dedi­ ties include Crafts, Tournaments, cessful robbery attempt and Supe­ organization's Speaker of the House National Town Hall Meeting con­ His experience is extraordinary. The cated to children o f all abilities. There Games, Sports, and Special events. rior Court Judge Stuart Peim sen­ o f Delegates for the 14th consecu­ cerned with improving court and com­ weeks and times vary. For more are now four slides and eight swings, There are two age groups: 5-7 year tenced Kristian Cotto, 17, of East tive year. munity collaboration, as well as a information, please call (908) 322- as well as a ramp for wheelchairs. olds and 8 years and up. Each week 5877. Jersey Street, Elizabeth to six years “I am proud to serve the NJDA in state conference on court and com­ There are new handicapped parking will have different events at the for the same offense. Both will be this important capacity," said Dr. munity relations. The United States Basketball Camp: (AKA Raid­ spaces, next to a new sidewalk lined park. There is also plenty of time serving at least 85 percent of their Chinoy. “I look forward to yet an­ District Court appointed Mr. Miron ers Basketball Camp) The camp is with the contributor's names. The new for open play. Kids may come and sentences before release. The victim other productive year for our asso­ as a Receiver during the pendency of run by the SP-FHS varsity basket­ sidewalk leads all the way to the new play different board games or sport­ will need even more surgery for his ciation as we work, through our an action brought by the Securities ball coaches. The remaining camp ramp and there is fun for all. ing events. Each week there will face, said Ms. White. members, to improve oral health in and Exchange Commission. The New will run July 19 to July 23. For The new wheelchair accessible be a different theme that will allow “This is the fate that awaits any New Jersey.” Jersey Superior Court Chancery Divi­ more information, please call (908) playground at Memorial Park. counselors and campers participate teenager, even if under the legal age A general dentist in Scotch Plains, sion has also designated him as a 889-2080 or (908) 964-0639 Westfield took over two years in the in various activities. of 18 for adults crimes, that commits Dr. Chinoy received his bachelor’s Fanwood goes to Hollywood: design and approval stages. It took court-appointed monitor and court- July 6-July 9 sports tournament an offense involving such severe vio­ degree from Rutgers University and appointed fiscal agent during the pen­ Summer Movies at LaGrande Park almost two months to build. It took week; July I2-July 16 ceramics lence," said Prosecutor Romankow. his dental degree from the Univer­ dency of consumer fraud actions will be held on Tuesday's at dusk. over 175 contributors to pay for it, week, JulyM9-July23 board games The rain date writ be the folksv/mg^ ,, . : ,------; i iw statute anows‘The statute lor waiver allows anu for waiver and sity of Pennsylvania Dental School. brought by the Attorney General. He several dozen voluntedM 65 cSrtstrbct ‘ w e ^ 'fib t hesitate to use it whin tournament week; July 26-July 30 night. The remaining movies are: He is tf member of the Academy of has abO' b«eh'designated court-ap­ miscellaneous games; August 2- it, also service donations and food necessary.” General Dentistry, American Acad­ July 6 - Finding Nemo; July 13- from local businesses. pointed, counsel for patients in emer­ August 6 summer luau week. Catch That Kid; July 20- Lion King 1 emy of the History of Dentistry, and gency medical guardianship cases. TV 35, the Fanwood Website, I/2; July 27th-Cheaper By The Dozen; Scotck Plains Recreation £ vents the American Institute of Parliamen­ Mr. Miron is a member of the Federal, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood August 3- Brother Bear; August 10- tarians. He is also a fellow of both New Jersey State, New York State, Tones will cany more information Kangaroo Jack; August 17- Kim Pos­ the American and International Col­ Union County and District of Colum­ for us regarding the theme weeks. sible. Multi Sport Camp: July 19-23 hands on fun! Play Quidditch for leges of Dentists and the Pierre bia bar associations. To register, go to the park and fill Refreshments will be available Experience over 15 sports in one muggles. make invisible ink, make Fauchard Academy. Mr. Miron graduated cum laude out a registration form. Registra­ courtesy of the Fanwood Junior week! Programs run by US Sports an edible wand, brew potions, make Dr. Chinoy and his wife Elaine, from Lehigh University and received tion is open to all Fanwood and Womens Club. Institute. Badminton, bocce, a magic solution, watch chemical live in Scotch Plains with their two his law degree from American Uni­ Scotch Plains residents. There is a Please bring small beach chairs hockey, net ball, soccer, volley­ reactions. Also, be king or queen sons, Adam and Evan. versity, Washington College of Law. $5 registration fee. or blankets to sit on for the movies. ball, parachute games, cricket, of the galaxy, watch a mirage ap­ Fanwood Soccer Camp: The PLEASE REMEMBER: NO handball, world cup, lacrosse, pear, make cool crystals and much Fanwood Soccer Camp is run by DOGS IN THE PARK Olympics and more! All abilities more! Monday through Friday Au­ Williams Announces Bid David Moser, Assistant Varsity For any questions or comments, welcome. Programs are limited to gust 16-20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Soccer Coach New Providence please call the Fanwood Recre­ 60 children. Ages 5-7, 9 a.m.-l Towne House. Registration: Until High School. The camp concen­ ation Department at (908) 889- p.m.. $142. Ages 7-14, 9 a.m.-3 July 23, $100 per person. For District 7 Congress Seat trates on the basics. Campers must 2080. p.m., $169. Held at Kramer Manor MAGLEV CARS - Levitation Park. Please bring snacks and wa­ for Future Transportation: Grades CLINTON - Matthew Angus Wil­ Mr. Williams’ 2004 campaign ter. 1-5. Build your own ‘‘Futuristic liams formally announced his cam­ theme is ‘An Interactive Democracy.' Summer Park Program: The Maglev” car to race and take home. paign for the District 7 seat of U.S. By utilizing a web-based data col­ six-week park program runs from Leam about the relationship be­ Congress on Sunday, June 27. lection system, Mr. Williams believes July 6 to August 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 tween magnetism and electricity- Mr. Williams, a full-time producer people can have more of a voice in p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages the two forces behind levitation in and musician, secured his place on the federal government. six to 12, ItwillbeheldatBrookside your Maglev car. You will get to the November ballot as the Indepen­ The proposed web-based system and Green Forest Parks. The Rec­ race your vehicle to make it go dent candidate. would allow each registered voter to reation Office is holding registra­ faster. Also, see and work with a Mr. Williams remarked, “It has sign in and read the summary of a tions now for the park program. magnet that can lift 200 pounds. become clear that neither the Demo­ STEAK HOUSE bill, consider the pluses and minuses The fee is $30 per person. Trips Work with our levitron-omega, spin cratic nor the Republican parties are from each side, review Mr. Williams’ and additional programs will be the top and watch it float. Learn interested in what is best for the personal opinion of the bill, and if extra. how motors work as well as gen­ American people. They have their desired, see the entire bill. Then they Travel on Platform 9 & 3/4 - erators. Monday through Friday Au­ own agendas, seemingly with no re­ will be able to cast their vote. For Snuffy’s Lunch Specials Harry Potter Magical Mystery gust 16-20 at Towne House. Regis­ gard for the desires or needs of the those without Internet access, there Tour: Grades 1-4. All aboard for public. That is a long way from, ‘Of Served Monday thru Saturday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm tration: Until July 23, $115. will be an 800 phone-based system. the people, for the people, and by the “Whatever the majority decides people.’ Instead, they have exchanged would be how I will cast my vote. ‘corporation’ for ‘people' in that ex­ While it is true that it will not be a Fried Mozzarella Sticks pression.” perfect system or a perfect democ­ “My campaign is about the people; racy, I would rather see thousands of Clinical Hypnosis the people of District 7 and what they residents in District 7 deciding the feel is right for them, not just what I fate of a bill, than a handful of lobby­ E n t r e e s feel is right for them,” he said ists,” said Mr. Williams. 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Are you Periods:sir - Portage Paid at Scotch Plains. New Jersey 20s. and I am a potter and artist. I am to me that by now both of you. with sharp enough lo discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 diction? Westfield, N J. 07 Wl moderately financially successful, a mediator and/or legal counsel, Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076 and I enjoy my profession. 1 am would have resolved issues of visita­ If you can guess one correctly - good guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goltader.com • Fax: (9081 232-0473 fairly well known in the art field, and tions. which would include the length vidual. If you get three - word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes lo the offices of the newspapers at this reinforces my feelings of suc­ of time spent with the father, the you get all four - You must have a lot of P. (). Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 cess and pride. structure of rules, expectations and free time! PUBUSHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNC, COMMUNICATIONS, INC. However, these feelings are the everyday living arrangements. All words and correct definitions dwarfed by my constant compari­ Too often, parents argue, compete come from the board game Diction Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Eecomte sons to my father’s achievements. or act out their unresolved issues Deception. AUmitOVCATim M BUW Ut MARKlPie. UUCTOR He is a very successful businessman from the past. The entire family suf­ Answers to last week’sarcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo and earns a great deal of money; my fers as a result. I do not know the 1. Senal - Spanish for a landmark coMuvsmr assisT/tAT futusHCt a seoitn uarkctiho a mooutTJcw parents own two houses and a boat entire story, including alleged moti­ 2. Worral - A lizard-like animal with Lauren S. Puss Karen M. Hinds and. in younger years, I recall the vations re: buying objects to receive a forked tongue Robert P. Connelly 3. Potamian - A soft-shelled river A s s iu n u ts t to r r o t Office. UANAOEK HAHAGCR. RCSIM.SS StSTOIS entire family vacationing all over the love, etc. country. 1 strongly recommend that, in lieu tortoise Ben Corbin 4. Hirple - To limp (UMCUFIKM PRICE sBRVtcts My father says he is proud of me. of (mutual) accusations and judgments One-year - $28 • Two-year - $52 • Three-year - $76 • One-year college (September lo May) - $20 but I feel that 1 may have let him (whereby children get caught up in POIJRRIDIE down by not going to the “finest" power struggles resulting in depres­ 1. A surplus in supplies, materials, colleges and following in his foot­ sion, anger, self-doubts), you and your elc. steps. What would help me stop com­ husband must sit down with a profes­ 2. A nightgown paring myself to dad, since I always sional and resolve the issues men­ 3. Any of various fungus growths which decay the roots of vines come out in the short end of self- tioned in your letter. This would in­ 4. A soluable poison formed in the evaluation? deed show me that you are providing putrefaction of blood and other protein Answer: Remember that you and appropriate emotional nurturance for * 1 '.'" “^ 'A mailer your dad are two separate individu­ the children. Good luck to all of you. REQUIN i W als. each succeeding in different vo­ A Schoolteacher Writes: I am a 1. A shark cations, which, hopefully, have given teacher in a local high school; I teach 2. A battle ax or mace you happiness and a feeling of ac­ English. 1 never thought 1 would 3. A sperm whale complishment. He would probably write to you. I am happy in my 4. A nectarine be as inadequate in your field as you career; I have many friends; 1 get MICHE Happy Birthday America1, 1. To cheat or defraud would in his. Your talent is innate, along well with family and parents, 2. To hide or sneak and nobody else can duplicate it. The and 1 am in love with “Gary” (dis­ 3. Sharpness; eagerness items you create are extensions of guised name). 4. Literary works Proclaiming Liberty Throughout you, one of a kind. However. Gary does present a prob­ TREAGUE Take pride in who you are and feel lem for me. He is the perfect mate in 1 To coil or wind round In Philadelphia in 1776 on July 4th, the "Province Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published; in the joys your accomplishments bring that we are totally compatible, ex­ 2. Of an alien or foreign nalure Bell” in independence Hall rang out along with 1894. the Republic of Hawaii was proclaimed, (al­ you. And be proud for your father cept for his English (the irony of it 3. A scar or ulcer underneath the skin of sheep many church bells of the town. The Continental though it only lasted for four years); in 1946, the and hopefully for the joy his success all). There are several expressions he brings him. Most of all remember uses that make me cringe. He’ll say. 4. A truce Congress, marking the birth of the United States of Philippines achieved full independence after waiting this saying: "You’ve got to do your “Yous” instead of "you.” I should America, had just signed the Declaration of Inde­ over 400 years and in 1997, NASA’s Pathfinder own growing, no matter how tall have “went” or I should have “be­ pendence. space probe landed on the surface of Mars. your father is (or was)!" came" aware, etc., etc. More Letters Today, 228 years later, the “Liberty Bell," as it is Perhaps portraying the best of America’s spirit and An Adamant Mother Writes: I feel awkward and embarrassed on Page 5 now known, stills resides in Philadelphia, bearing heart was that which occurred on July 4th in 1939. Don’t you feel that a mother pro­ for him, and for me. Gary is strong l vides the best emotional nurturance enough to take criticism, but 1 am the inscription - Proclaim Liberty Throughout All Lou Gehrig, diagnosed as terminally ill, told the for a child? My ex-husband and I are afraid he will feel inadequate, or he If There Was Enough the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof. crowd at Yankee Stadium that he considered himself always arguing about visitation — will feel I think of him less if I point Parking in WF, People Today, 228 years later, the United States is still “the luckiest man on the face of the earth” as he How long will the children be at their this out. Would you? young, filled with hope, bourgeoning in spirit, proud, announced his retirement from baseball. father’s home? Should he set rules re Answer: If I were seriously in­ Would Not Get Tickets strong and free. In baseball spirit of another kind, it’s interesting to eating, sleeping and other routines volved with someone who spoke poor ll is comforting to know that the next similar to the ones set up by me, their English, at times, I would want to We celebrate this holiday in many ways, including note that in 1930 on July 4th, George Steinbrenner, time I find myself faced with multiple mother, so that there is consistency correct it and bring it to her attention barbecues, baseball games, trips to the shore and bench warrants for my arrest, especially owner of the New York Yankees was bom. in the children's lives? While at their so that she would ultimately speak for mere parking offenses (e.g. parking fireworks. Along with the meaning as the nation’s Just a few days ago. the new government of Iraq father’s, should he buy them any­ appropriately and thereby present too close 10 a crosswalk and obstructing birthday, July 4th marks the beginning of summer received control and the people were released from thing they want, because he has the herself well. drivers' views of small children) and moving violations (e.g. speeding down vacations for many, and period of pleasant leisure at the tyranny of Saddam Hussein. Their troubles are money and he wants to buy their The important point is the way you love? tell him. I would do it privately, qui­ the Boulevard), I can find safe refuge at home. It starts the span of the beautiful time until far from over and their destiny is uncertain. But they a town council meeting. Trying to convince my ex that I etly, maybe holding the person’s hand. Labor Day arrives, denoting the return to normalcy, have a new chance for liberty, as did our country in 1 only need to speak out against what­ know my children best is like talking 1 would not go into a long dissertation ever issue of the day the council is if there is such a thing. 1776. God willing, they will be as lucky as America. to a dead horse. How do I get my about his speech patterns but would confronting, and you and so many of my Throughout the history of our country, July 4th has As you enjoy your holiday this July 4th weekend, points of view across to him? focus on the (hopefully) few examples fellow townspeople will express out­ frequently been used as the time for important take a moment to proclaim “Happy Birthday Answer: Probably by changing you’ve given. I have to believe that he rage against and condemn Ihe actions of the tone and strong conviction in any member of our police department announcements and events. Some of these include: America." Hold this thought throughout the year in will listen and work at correcting any your attitude. I feel that a healthy who attempts to do their job and enforce in 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was announced to grammatical errors. Good luck; I hope knowledge of the strength and spirit that the United parent provides the best emotional it works out, and if it doesn't, il “ain't” the law. I might never leave ihe meeting the American people, in. 1817 at Rome, New York, States has brought to the world and to each of us - by room, with one exception of course. nurturance for a child, whether it is my fault!,,, nuunriUnl:; Tinifije itsul 'nil tfie construction on tfifErie Canal began; in 1865, each of us. by everyone. Now thaptiur town- council has abdi­ cated its leadership role and will be ask­ ing For the public's opinion on the park­ ing deck issue (but only as to one deck, as In Regard to the Decks, One Resident Letters to $ Letters to the Editor apparenlly our opinion on the need for two decks in not worthy of consideration) Asks ‘Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?’ the Editoritor) I would emerge from my sanctuary to i Parents Are Pushing Kids Too Hard vote in favor of construction. Afler such prolracted antagonism and elements are to keep it as small as reason­ apparent petrifaction of the town coun­ ably possible and spend heavily on land­ NJ Is a Corridor For After all, if there were spaces in town cil position, it was nice to read the head­ scaping. With the right design and About College, Sports and Activities for me to park legally, perhaps 1 could line a couple of issues ago indicating plantings, it could fit right in, he rela­ Goods and TVansport avoid all those parking tickets to begin As an NYU professor and a Westfield preparation years that they lack an inte­ with. thai a single Northside deck and a public tively small and beautiful. That's a goal. The “NIMBY" contingent objecting parent, I find the recent WHS Guidance grated sense of self. Stressed and some­ referendum were under serious consid­ to increased rail traffic fails to realize Report evaluation to be very disturbing; and times suicidal, these are the "successful” Sam Della Fera, Jr. eration. How sad it was that the follow­ Robin Fry Westfield that New Jersey is a “corridor state" I challenge the parents of Westfield to producls of our school systems. Many are Westfield ing week, we hear the suggestion of catering to transcontinental goods haul­ examine critically the recommendations depressed, many ate in psychotherapy and impending legal action if the mayor's age of every description, and this w ill offered to our community and to think many are on psychotropic medications when suggestion were lo move forward. Or Westfield Resident find an artery of passage one way or through what this report is telling us about they enter college. Statements In Train was that more than a suggestion? What’s another. what we are demanding of our children and Their elation at finally "arriving” quickly happening here?! Thanks Police Officer Currently the traffic increase is on the of the people we want to advise and guide gives way to the pressure to perform in Story Need Correction I couldn't believe it a while back highways, and this will continue to ex­ them. order to get into a prestigious graduate, Several statements made by Mr. Pol­ when someone mentioned to me that the For Prompt Response pand unless relieved to some extent by The most significant suggestion of the medical or law school. When does it end? reason we had to build two decks was lack in his June 24 article on the Rahway On June 22 at 2 a.m.. I was awakened the railways. Rail objectors talk about report is “the need to bolster the college Perhaps my view has been affected by the Valley and Slaten Island Railroads that the contractor couldn't build a single by a terrific noise and all lights on my “traffic delays, pollution, noise, “ etc, experience" of our high school sophomores rash of student suicides at NYU this past .deck. Naturally, my response was that (SIRR) need correcting. property went out. Not knowing the but in today's rail scene with continuous and to move college-choice making and year. NYU received more applicants than 1. All rail traffic to and from Staten we get another contractor. It sounded cause, 1 called 911. Within minutes, a welded rail, trains are much quieter than planning from the junior year to the sopho­ any other private university in the country laughable actually - like the tail wag­ Island will go via a new connection police officer came to my house and in days of yore. more year. This suggestion appears to be this year. between the Chemical Coast line and the ging the dog. Imagine your home con­ showed me with his powerful lights that As for safety, one only has to listen to largely in response to parents' desire for The WHS Guidance staff must find them­ tractor insisting that you renovate both Aurthur Kill Bridge, which is being built my giant pear tree crashed in front of my the rush-hour commuter reports to hear earlier college planning, as determined by selves in a peculiar and difficult position. I bathrooms, finish the attic and add a by the Port Authority (PA). The physical house, onto my driveway and beyond. of roads blocked by overturned or jack­ the outside consultant. have found these people to be dedicated, deck or he won't take the job. What connection between the Arthur Kill The officer contacted immediately the knifed tractor-trailers. Basically it’s a It was parents, and not students, counse­ highly skilled and devoted to the welfare of Bridge and the SIRR line to Cranford wopld you do then? Fire Department and P.S.E.&G. Both case of "cither/or," with a choice of lors or administrators, who rated the guid­ our children. However, they are beholden to It was also nice to see Ms. Kandigian’s has been severed. arrived in a short time. My electricity railway efficiency or the same old ance department as less than “very good." a Board of Education and a community of small letter tucked away in a comer of 2. NJ Transit regularly crosses Rt. 22 was promptly restored, and the live wires motorway blockages with related pollu­ The effect of the report’s suggestion would parents, the majority of whom seem to have to access the quarry near Chimney Hill the page. Her idea has much merit. Let s put in their proper place. All officers tion and smells. be to begin talking to our fifteen year olds bought into the notion that our children Road. There are no massive traffic tie- build the garage we started with -and. were most kind and reassuring. The railways have been here for some about colleges, test scores, extracurricular need to leant sooner and better how to forget the retail, housing and office ad­ ups when their hopper trains move bal­ The police officer (unfortunately 1 don't 100 years, and existed when people com­ activities—and getting them started a year construct their teen brands in order to sell ditions. Is there something in the water last across the highway. Why would know his name) remained until everything menced building houses in close prox­ earlier on their campaigns of self-market­ themselves, so that the kids get into schools these days that makes everyone build Rahway Valley trains cause traffic jams was taken care of. He even informed the imity: In fact, it was once advantageous ing to get into their (or their parents') that confer status upon the parents and upon when NJ Transit does not? beyond their needs and frequently be­ cable company without my asking. to dwell near the local railway station for desired university. the community. 3. We currently have hundreds of yond their means? There's much to be I feel fortunate to live in a town that travel options, and those with ordinary- Could it be that Westfield parents are The decision of the Board of Education open-top municipal waste 18-wheelers said for organic growth. It's served our provides such prompt service. Being a common sense took advantage of this obsessed about getting their children into a town quite well. to hire a former dean of admissions of an Ivy racing along 1-78 on a daily basis. These widow, il is most reassuring that I am not opportunity. Today, common sense handful of prestigious (name-brand) col­ League institution to evaluate the WHS A single Northside deck would he fully trucks are spewing pollution in the air, alone in case of need. seems to be a rare commodity. leges. ralher than wanting their children to guidance department speaks volumes. I can utilized because the location can serve so leaving tom up tires on the road and are gel into the college that is best for them, as only assume that the Board of Ed. believes many constuituents . be they shoppers, Stephanie Popper William A. Burke spilling their loads when they crash. individuals? Could it be the case that that the goal of the high school guidance commuters or employees. To me. the key Westfield Westfield One 100-ear train on the Lehigh Line Westfield parents want to begin even ear­ department should be to get as many could replace over 200 trucks. The trains lier to spend their children's time and their Westfield studtuis into die Ivy League as is are safer and more efficient and better own money to improve SAT scores; to possible. Heads will roll if the numbers are for the environment. brand their children in order to impress not high enough! colleges; to get them to choose their athletic I have not even mentioned the truly Walter Appel learns, not to have fun or stay fit but to create distuibing behaviors exhibited by our best Scotch Plains an anractive profile for college admissions? and brightest, including the abuse of am­ Do Westfield parents really want their chil­ phetamines in order lo stay awake to study WF Woman Thanks dren to perform community service and after all of the day’s sports, clubs and obtain internships simply for the sake of the volunteer activities undertaken for the “re­ Businesses for Service college applications? Do we truly want to sume." I never read about die abuse of On Thursday, June 17, we had a re­ increase the pressure and stress on our alcohol and dregs al WHS in The Leader. hearsal dinner far our son and future young people and rob them of the end of The issues and values involved here are daughter-in-law at Jeffrey’s on Central their childhoods? fundamental, having to do with the purpose Avenue. We heard from friends from out The problem is that our children ate of education and die lives of our children. of lowa dial this was the best rehearsal being proewsgt,' paricageT and'^ o o fn a r Really, a leaer lo ihe editor of the local dinner thau wolLgc m jfuuugci and younger years; paper is pathetic in light of the magnitude of I can’t say enough about the help from and their very childhoods are being chipped the problem. I know that there are other Jeffrey Rust. In the very beginning plan­ away by our (the parents') ambitions and neighbors who share some of these views. ning stages, he was willing to prepare social and class anxieties. The question is whether Hie tide can be and serve what we wanted. Through all Many are growing up in Westfield with turned. my annoying phone calls to check on the belief that getting into a "logo" univer­ Kathleen HuU, Ph.D. this and that, he was very patient and sity should be the most important goal of Westfield helpful to me. The night of the dinner the their young lives. Most important, they are food and service were excellent. \ entering college as burnt out, jaded Machia­ Scott from the Flower Zone on Pros­ vellians who have little conception of who WF Resident Thanks pect Street prepared the flowers on the they really are or of the value of education for its own sake. Writer for Reporting bar and in the entrance. The arrange­ ments and variety of flowers were beau­ Many of my students enter college hav­ Thanks so much for the balanced ar­ tifully prepared. In comparisons to oth­ ing forgotten what it means to read a book ticle this week (by Betsey Burgdorf). ers, they were unique and special. w_for pleasure. Certainly they never heard that Responsible journalism is so needed 1 would like to say thank you to Jef­ the purpose of education might be to bring and always refreshing frey and Scott for giving such as lovely us to self-knowledge and to understand Continued civil reporting of our elected start for my son and his wife. what life is about, in addition to learning the officials and others will allow concerned means of negotiating safely as well as residents to remain aware and hold (hem Shirley McMeekan successfully through life. accountable. Perhaps to even reduce the ______Westfield Many of my NYU students, who come “existing adult” accountability gap! from well-to do communities like Westfield, pv ToJterch Us are lost souls whose identities have been so Beverly Mack E-Mail - [email protected] artificially cultivated during the college Westfield Phone - (908) 232-4407 A Watcmwo Communications, Inc. Fuiucation______gIlTr Rit-trtftcto TLenber and Tlie Scotch PUln» - Fanwood TIMES Thunday, July I, 2004 Page 5 Campaign 2004, by Bruce Paterson for Freeholder Westfield Farmers’ Market This Independence Day, Offers Jersey Fresh Produce Declare the Power of Your Vote WESTFIELD - The Westfield New Jersey farmers and gourmet food As a candidate seeking to serve the Farmers' Market opens today, July 1, purveyors bring their products each programs are beneficial and neces­ m offering "Jersey Fresh" produce ev­ public next year as a Freeholder for week to the east end o f the South sary. But when you elect me to serve ery Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. Local Avenue Train Station. Union County, I closely follow the next year, I won’t be annoyed nor Sponsored by the Westfield Area meetings of the County Freeholders. will 1 think it’s silly if you ask ques­ Chamber of Commerce, the market I also read the coverage provided by tions about how your money is being FW Receives $5,000 is a highlight of the summer season The Westfield Leader and other news­ spent. I’ll w ort with you and with the For Rec. Improvements papers on the meetings. in downtown Westfield. The cham­ other members of the board for the FANWOOD - Mayor Colleen ber is pleased to announce the addi­ j am dismayed by the dismissive public good. Mahr announced that Fanwood is tion of two local merchants to the attitude of the present county repre­ On this Independence Day, July i the recipient of a $5,000 Statewide Farmers’ Market. Town and Country sentatives. The nine Freeholders ap­ 4th, don’t throw away the power of Livable Communities Grant to­ Fine Wine & Spirits Marketplace pear annoyed when members of the your vote by believing that incum­ wards "improvements and renova­ will offer a selection of gourmet public question their actions. If you bents always get reelected through elect me, I won’t act that way. tions to the LaGrande Park Tennis cheeses, snacks and European style their power from controlling your Courts." Recently, I questioned several ex­ bread. Parker Greenhouse Farm and money. Declare your independence. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS...Vieti«ain Veterans of America Chapter 688 Linda Caminiti. chair of the Garden Center has also joined the penditures made by the Board, in­ Support us. presented, from left to right: Scott Moore, Stacie Jeans, Karen McCourt and Fanwood Recreation Commission, market to supply seasonal plantings cluding the legitimacy of the Union My name is Bruce Paterson. Please Susan Cairo (missing from photo: Brian Kopnicki) with scholarships. County Directions publication. 1 have stated, "these tennis courts are widely that will brighten the garden through­ give me your vote in November and used by Fanwood residents and the out the summer and fall. concerns that this publicly funded your support now during this cam­ Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School As in years past, the Westfield newspaper mailed to all throughout paign. Town Clerk To Speak At Tennis team and are an integral part Farmers' Market will include three the county features the incumbent Join me — and my running mates of our community and our parks." Jersey farmers offering seasonal politicians who are running for re- for Freeholder - Joe Renna, Frank "These courts have not had any fruits and vegetables. In July, ex­ election. In my mind, this is wrong Arena and Pat Quattrocchi. Support Historical Soc. Luncheon significant resurfacing work or im­ pect to find early fruits such as and is an abuse of your tax dollars. Mike Panagos for Surrogate. You can WESTFIELD - Westfield Town the Town Council meetings. He sits provements in more than a decade blueberries and raspberries, as well It's no coincidence that the incum­ make a difference. Clerk Bernard Heeney will be the in front of the mayor and council as and we are pleased that we are able to as many varieties of zucchini, let­ bents publish the newspaper twice a Please contact me any time by guest speaker at the first Wednesday he records the proceedings and asks continue to bring improvements like tuce, beets, carrots and potatoes. As year — once in May before the pri­ calling (908) 654-1392 or by emailing luncheon of the Westfield the residents for their names this to our parks,” she added. mary election and once in October the summer progresses, additional [email protected]. On the Historical Society at noon, and addresses as they ap­ before the general election. In awarding this gram, Mayor Mahr fruits and vegetables will He added Internet, visit unioncountygop.org or Wednesday, July 7 at B.G. proach the mayor and coun­ noted that the Department of Envi­ The incumbent Freeholders didn’t to the selection, including fresh Jer­ joerenna.com. Fields Restaurant, 560 cil to ask a question or make ronmental Protection has acknowl­ respond to my concern with fact or sey com. tomatoes, followed soon Springfield Avenue, a statement. edged the importance of the explanation. Instead, several attacked after with fall favorites - apples, Westfield. A resident of Bayonne, borough’s work in maintaining parks pumpkins and squash. me personally. I don’t think this is WF Rescue Squad Mr. Heeney will talk about Mr. Heeney was the Per­ and keeping up with the demand for right either. They have a duty to you The Farmers' Market is a combi­ some of his personal back­ sonnel Officer in that city open space facilities. to answer the question. Offers Safety Tips nation of tow n and country, afford­ ground as well as the history from 1971 to 1979. In 1979, Commissioner Bradley Campbell ing regional farmers an opportunity Do our current Freeholders really WESTFIELD - Be sure that your of the Town Clerk's office he came to Westfield where went on to state, “1 commend you for think that questions from constitu­ Bernard Heeney to sell their products, and offering house address is visible and can be and of the many records and he served as Assistant Town your work and stewardship in meet­ ents are silly? This is not the attitude local residents the availability of fresh seen during the day and evening. documents that the Town Clerk has Administrator until 1999. Certified ing the environmental challenges you you should encounter from those "just picked" produce. The New Jer­ Keep a list of current medications been responsible for over the^ years. as a Registered Municipal Clerk. New face on a local level.” spending your money. sey Department of Agriculture fully and allergies at home, at work and in The issuing of all licenses, tabulating Jersey Department of Community Construction on the courts is sched­ In Westfield - and similarly in endorses the local "Jersey Fresh" a wallet or purse. Learn basic first all the votes on election night, receiv­ Affairs, he became the Town Clerk uled to begin later this year following Farmers' Market program. Mountainside, Fanwood and Scotch aid, including cardiopulmonary re­ ing all the mail for (he town hall, of Westfield in November 1999. the completion of the Recreation Plains — the average tax bill is For further information, please suscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich keeping and maintaining ail the reso­ Regular attendees of (he luncheon Departments successful summer in­ $10,000 per year. Twenty percent of call the Westfield Chamber at (908) maneuver for choking victims. Teach lutions and ordinances passed by the will be contacted by a phone com­ struction Tennis Camp program. 233-3021. this, or $2,000 per year, is sent to the children how and when to dial 911. Town Council and advertising ail the mittee of the Society to verify their county and spent by the Freeholders For more information, call (908) new ordinances are just a few of the reservations. Space permitting, oth­ on various programs. Many o f these 233-2500. responsibilities of the Town Clerk. ers may attend the luncheon by call­ Lewis & Clark Exhibit Mr. Heeney is also the only non- ing (908) 233-2930 by noon. Mon­ More Letters to the Editor elected official to sit on the dais in day, July 5. Open Through July 16 l ) Faltermayer Family Congratulates WESTFIELD - The Westfield Westfield Historical Society, the Memorial Library continues to host Westfield Inn. and Gaile and Bud Eighth Grade Graduation Should a rare exhibit. The Literature of the Boothe. Westfield Scholarship Recipient 1-ewis and Clark Expedition, through The public is encouraged to take Have Been Better Planned by School My family and 1 would like to con­ lished shortly after his death in January Friday, July 16. advantage of the last two weeks of Curated by Lewis & Clark College On Thursday, June 17, Park Middle people were there. gratulate Elizabeth Keating on receiving 2003, from complications ,of Lou this exhibit at the Westfield Memo­ School hosted the eighth grade recogni­ The eighth grade took up three-quar­ this year’s Edmund K. Faltermayer Jour­ Gehrig's disease, with the goal of award­ in Portland. Oregon, this collection rial Library, 550 E. Broad Street, tion ceremony in the Scotch Plains- ters of die auditorium; therefore there nalism Scholarship. Elizabeth, whose ing a deserving Westfield High School of 65 unique items celebrates the during normal library hours.______Fanwood High School. The ceremony weren’t enough seats for the parents. passion for journalism developed in senior who plans to pursue journalism at 200th anniversary of the fascinating started at 7:30 p.m. This is bull. People saved seats for oth­ grammar school, will be attending Ihe the college lev el a scholarship each year. journey of the Corps of Discovery. Classifieds are at I live a couple of blocks from thehigh ers that didn't arrive until after the cer­ Medill School of Journalism at North­ Thanks to overwhelming community This assemblage of maps, newspa­ goleader.com western University next year. school and left my house at 7:05 know­ emony started, which is not fair. support, that goal was first realized last per accounts, period artifacts and My father, former Westfield resident June. ing that it was going to be crowded but I mentioned to Dr. Choye that they should rare books is sponsored locally by Edmund K. Faltermayer, practiced jour­ For more information about the fund, also knowing that I would have plenty of have given each child two tickets for the the Friends of the Westfield Library, time to grab a seat for me and my hus­ parents, which I feel is fair. She said there nalism for nearly 50 years, -primarily as please contact the Westfield Foundation the Downtown Westfield Corpora­ band. We got to the high school at ap­ still wouldn't have been enough room. a reporter for The Wall Street Journal at (908) 233-9787. proximately 7:10 and were shocked to Come on now. Don't they plan ahead and as a writer and editor for Fortune Charlotte Faltermayer Dolling tion, the Union County Divison of see that people were actually lined in the for these things? Why couldn't they magazine. A fund in his name was estab­ Scotch Plains Cultural and Heritage Affairs, the TREE EXPERT CO. hallways and out the door. have it outside if they predicted there I grabbed a program and asked the girl was going to be a problem? They have where I «a» ait, 1 was sbocked-whetvshe the high school graduation outside. • Trim m inq told me that there were no seats left and What’s going to happen in the future that I would have to stand in the hallway with the overcrowding of schools? The • R ep airs because people were already crammed school district really needs to solve these inside and alongside the auditorium. 1 problems and air condition the schools. • R em o val told her that my son was graduating and This isn’t a healthy environment for that was outrageous that they didn't have our children. The eighth graders were so adequate seating for parents. flush. I’m surprised no one passed out Modern Equipment It must have been 100 degrees in there. from the heat. Not only was it a safety concern if there 1 will only have one eighth-grade rec­ State Certified was a fire or any other disaster, but the ognition for my son and so will so many thing that really got me upset was that my other parents. Too bad it had to be ruined Immediate Service son didn't even know I was there because by poor planning. It was a real disap­ Insured For Your Protection he couldn’t see me because I was crammed pointment when it should have been a in the hallway with so many other people. happy occasion. The school district needs This is really preposterous. to fix these problems. First of all, we spend so much of our lax 908-233-TREE dollars on schools and I can’t believe that Rita Strobel they can’t air condition at least the audi­ Scotch Plains 908-233-8733 torium where they have many functions. 1 contacted Dr. Choye and she told me More Letters Celebrating our 50th year that the high school was the biggest in the Tree B u sin e ss facility around to have the ceremony and on Page 15 she was also shocked to see how many DID YOU KNOW... Reader Says The Westfield Leader Sometimes Does Tabloid Reporting Shame, shame on you! Your shameful Abate’s own poor judgment did him in, article and editorial of June 3 insinuat­ not the revenge of local authorities. The ing our town council attempts to intimi­ duty of the police is to act within the law. date free speech, concerning the arrest But 1 agree the arrest could have waited of an alleged scofflaw, are appalling for a more appropriate time and place. examples of poor reporting and flawed Your failure to call or interview the vision of this newspaper and its pub­ police chief or town administrator to lisher. double check your story and editorial I s l a n d f Life # Stvle The case you made for Mr. Abate is a was inexcusable. Subsequently, The Star poor one at best. Your comparisons of Ledger addressed Mr. Abate’s history Mr. Abate and our community as vic­ concerning issues with warrants, and the tims, or subjects of Nazi persecution, are facts are the facts. beyond the pale! We citizens should not fear speaking Mr. Abate, who is an attorney, has on up at council meetings. Unfortunately, previous occasions grandstanded at coun­ your newspaper fails our community by cil meetings refusing to yield the floor not providing our citizens with the facts without the insistence of the mavor or needed so that honest and good people person running those meetings. He could can make fair decisions. Stop the blared have been removed from the room for and sensational headlines/reporting. The such behavior. Westfield Leader is sometimes guilty of He was arrested outside the meeting tabloid-like reporting. for warrants (including those from other Tim Harrington communities) not related to his public Madison speaking. A lawyer knows better. Mr. ISLAND TRADING C O M P A N V CLEARA JON M. BRAMNICK CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY PERSONAL INJURY LAW BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ MITTERHOFF GRABAS & WOODRUFF 1827 East Second Street ON SELECT ! Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-322-7000 107 Quimby Street, Westfield (908) 301-0999 E mail: [email protected] E lg a . Thursday, July I, 2004 g itp jBkgtfteU) fle a fte r n d The Scotch Plains - Fan wood TIMES A Watchung C ommunications Inc. PuauCAnon Westfield Area AARP Plans Trips For Autumn Months WESTFIELD — During the sum­ The Presbyterian Church in mer months, Westfield Area Chapter Westfield. No. 4137 of the American Associa­ TripsandToursChairwoman Marie tion of Retired Persons is planning a Stauder is currently taking reserva­ day trip and a multi-night tour, both tions for a bus trip to Chicago and of which will take place in the fall. surrounding areas for six days and The next general meeting of the seven nights, which is scheduled for chapter will be held on Monday, October 10 to 16. September 13, in Assembly Hall of The trip will include a dinner at Tommy Gun’s Restaurant, a guided Westfield D.A.R. Lists tour of Chicago, visits to the Navy Pier and the Art Institute, a cruise on New Slate of Officers Lake Michigan, Harrah's Casino, a WESTFIELD — The Westfield private organ concert and a tour of Chapter of the Daughters of the the famous Rialto Square Theater. American Revolution has announced Most meals will be included. that the following officers were The cost will be $483 for double elected at the organization's May occupancy and $632 for single ac­ meeting to serve for the next two commodations. For more informa­ years. tion, please call Mrs. Stauder at (908) The new officers are as follows: 889-6769. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Brennan Stephanie Mannino, Regent; Martha A day trip is planned for Wednes­ Canata, First Vice Regent; Lillian day, September 29, to the Hunterdon Roesch, Chaplain; Lauramae Cut­ Hills Playhouse for a deluxe lun­ Dr. Harold Brennan Marks ler, Recording Secretary; Mary Ellen cheon and a performance of the com­ Lawson, Corresponding Secretary; edy Any Wednesday. A choice of five A ‘Merry9100th Birthday Peggy Husch, Treasurer; Jane Gross, entrees will be offered, with an appe­ Registrar, and Nellie Jester, Histo­ tizer, salad, homemade breads, a wide WESTFIELD — Dr. Harold A composer and songwriter. Dr. Miss Jenine Ruiz and Ted Grunenwald rian-Librarian. selection of desserts, coffee or tea. Brennan, a retired dentist and former Brennan entertained at Old Guard Members of the D.A.R. are also The $58 per person cost includes long-time resident of Westfield, luncheons for years and wrote the scheduled to participate in the Inde­ the meal, the show, all gratuities and turned 100 years old on June 18. music and lyrics to two songs that are pendence Day program with mem­ the bus ride. The bus will leave He and his wife of 57 years, Violet, part of every Merrymen performance. bers of the Sons of the American Westfield at 10 a.m. and return at now live at Seabrook Village, a re­ At the opening of each program, Revolution this evening, Thursday, approximately 4:30 p.m. For reser­ tirement community in Tinton Falls. the group sings “We Are the July 1, at 8 p.m. at the bandstand in vations or more information, mem­ They had lived in Westfield for some Merrymen of Westfield,” and at the Mindowaskin Park on East Broad ‘To Ted Qrune bers and non-members may call (908) 50 years, where Dr. Brennan had closing, “The Goodbye Song.” Street in Westfield. 232-1362. maintained his practice. During the celebration. Dr. Mr, and Mrs. Anthony Ruiz of versity in 2002. She currently teaches Their daughter, Ele Soisson, her Brennan told jokes and sung for the Scotch Plains have announced the third grade in the Bordentown Re­ husband, Paul, and their two daugh­ gathering, including the sentimental engagement of their daughter, Miss gional School District. Parents and Kids Invited ters, Chelsea and Nicole, of South song “Have I Told You Lately That I Jenine Ruiz, to Ted Grunenwald. He Her fiance graduated from State Plainfield, were amongthose on hand Love You?,” to his wife. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed College Area High School in 1997 To ‘Yoga Buddies9 Class for the festivities. About a year ago, just before the Grunenwald of Centre Hall, Pa. and from Drexel University in 2003. The Merrymen, a band and sing­ couple moved to Seabrook Village, The bride-to-be, a 1997 Scotch He played baseball for both high WESTFIELD - This month, the fortable attire, but are asked not to ing group of the Old Guard of the Woman’s Club of Westfield Plains-Fanwood High School school and college teams and is now Westfield Area “Y” will offer a par- wear watches, jewelry or perfume. Westfield, headed by Michael awarded Mrs. Brennan, now 94, its alumna, graduated from Drexel Uni- an engineer for Alstom Power. ent/child class entitled “Yoga Bud­ Yoga is done in bare feet and on an Shepnew, entertained at a small, in­ 50-year membership pin. However, The couple, who met at Drexel dies," for adults and children ages empty stomach. Mats are provided, vitation-only birthday party for Dr. it is believed she had been an active University, will be married later this four through 12. or individuals may bring their own. Brennan that was held at Seabrook. member of the club for even longer. Students Given Awards month. Using games, stories and adven­ The one-hour class will begin at 9 Both she and her husband are very For History, Citizenship Red Cross Announces involved in their new community. Public Invited to Visit tures, parents and children will learn a.m. and will be taught by Janna WESTFIELD — Area students the basics of the ancient practice Sage Peterson, a registered yoga Babysitter Training graduating from the eighth grade Cannonball House called Hatha Yoga. No previous yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, USA. W etsons ‘W ellcom e were recently honored for their experience is necessary, and the class The cost is $5 per person, per class. COUNTY-The Tri-County Chap­ During July 4 Holiday ter of the American Red Cross will achievements in American history is suitable for all fitness levels. Individuals may sign up for any or all TrussedR edden and citizenship. SCOTCH PLAINS —- As the na­ “Yoga Buddies" classes will be classes. hold summer classes in babysitter training for those ages 11 to 15. Dr. and Mrs. Richard O. Nelson of The awards, in the form of certifi­ tion celebrates 228 years of indepen­ held on Saturdays, July 17, 24, 31, Pre-registration is required, but The chapter serves 15 towns in New Providence have announced the cates and medals, are presented an­ dence. the Osborn Cannonball House and August 7, at the First United “Y” membership is not. To register, Union County, including Fanwood birth of their son, Russell Hedden nually by the Westfield Chapter of of Scotch Plains will be open to Methodist Church of Westfield please call the “Y” at (908) 233- and Scotch Plains, as well as com­ Nelson, at 12:48 p.m. on Wednes­ the National Society of the Daugh­ visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, (across from the Ferris Place en­ 2700, or contact Jean White at (908) munities in Middlesex and Somerset day, April 14, at Overlook Hospital ters of the American Revolution. The July 4. trance to the “Y”). 233-2700, extension no. 246, for in­ counties. in Summit. faculties of the individual schools Located at 1840 Front Street, this Participants should dress in com­ formation. select recipients. small, white clapboard Salt Box farm­ Training classes will be held on Russell weighed 8 pounds and 12 Students who have done outstand­ house was built circa 1760 for Thursday and Friday, July 8 and 9. ounces and measured 21 inches in ing work in American history are as Jonathan and Abagail Osborn. Mothers & More Meets and Monday and Tuesday, August 16 length at birth. follows: Angela Kerins of Edison The couple raised their eight chil­ and 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the He joins his siblings, Richard, II, Intermediate School. Ann-Marie dren there, including three sons who chapter’s Plainfield office, located Sarah, 9, and Julia, 6. Valentine of Roosevelt Intermediate enlisted in the Army when the Revo­ Wednesdays in Westfield at 332 West Front Street. The baby’s maternal grandparents Classes will also be held on Mon­ are Mrs. Constance Hedden of Bask­ School, and Patrick McGowan from lutionary War broke out. It is now WESTFIELD — Mothers & More please call K.C. Bree at (908) 789- day and Tuesday, August 9 and 10, ing Ridge, formerly of Westfield, Holy Trinity interparochial School. maintained as a local museum. is a national, non-profit organization 8626 or Linda Miklencic at (908) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the chapter’s and the late William Russell Hedden, Good 'Citizenship medals, were ftm^jjjcqanigie jfcjpesrkBr ^ “ that servesfJOTJjWt^fho havej by 497-0283. Elizabeth bfficfcvlocated at 209 West"' Sn i ut J rt.tu 't.ut i.uw given to those students who have the Sons of Union Veterans of the choice or circumstance altered their Jersey Street. For more information, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Nelson of exhibited honor, service, courage, Civil War, will be on hand Sunday to participation in the paid workplace please call the chapter offices at (908) North Caldwell are Russell’s pater­ leadership and patriotism. These greet visitors and to discuss the re­ over the course of their active Son, Q uinn f a n d o C p h , 756-6414, extension no. 10. nal grandparents. medals were given to Renee Ferio pairing of the Grand Army of the parenting years. and Evan Friedman from Edison In­ Republic Burial Grounds at Hillside The Union County chapter, which Jo in s W ojci/^ fa m ily termediate School. Mary Mahoney Cemetery in Scotch Plains, currently has over 60 members, of­ Amy and Randy Wojcik of Center and James Seip from Roosevelt In­ Additionally, costumed docents fers meetings on topics of interest to Valley, Pa. have announced the birth termediate School, and Claire will give tours of the Cannonball mothers; mom-and-tot outings; of their son, Quinn Randolph Wojcik, Moryan and Trevor McPherson from House and surrounding gardens. playgroups; a book club and a craft on Tuesday, June 8, at 12:10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Interparochial School. There is no admission fee. club. Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Chapter meetings, which are open Pa. to the public, are held on the first and Quinn weighed 6 pounds and 14 Dorson Baby Care, Inc. third Wednesdays of each month at ounces and measured 20 inches in Would you like time, rest and comfort after the birth of your baby? 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield Area “Y,” length at birth. Dorson Baby Care will give you the attention and care that you and 220 Clark Street in Westfield. He joins his sister, Emma your baby deserve! Members also'have the opportu­ Catherine, who turns two years old We Provide: nity to attend national conferences, this month. Live-in, live-out, full and part time participate in national email support The baby’s maternal grandparents baby nurses & nannies Accredited by the New Jersey networks, and volunteer in a variety are Peggy and Jim Flynn of Westfield. Baby and family support just after ftaalubn Accreditation of capacities including chapter coor­ His paternal grandparents are fer Heme Care childbirth dination, membership, online ser­ Marie and Randy Wojcik, also of Expectant Moms: Call now to reserve your baby nurse vices, publications, media relations, Westfield. (973) 672-7691 (732) 376-0003 marketing and advocacy. Quinn’s great-grandparents are Leo For more information about be­ www.dorsonhomccare.com J. 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*Mti puicIu b of seUet Lennon products August 6. 2004. 16 P rospect Street, W estfield, N.J. 220 St. Paul Street, W estfield, NJ 07090 908.232.7320 fax: 908.232.6716 Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9:30 pm « ■ to —— b«wi AM TwreWamOi n —«■» M»l CMHIt ttltMl Sunday 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm [email protected] A Watchunc Communications, Inc. Publication _ .y. * *■». 1 Summer is officially here! The a uniform they will supply me with. days are getting longer and wanner, s pas and people are anticipating what they me to be present for the entire tour­ might do to get away from it all. nament. even though I am only re­ ^ jL Someone recently asked me what quired to volunteer for 16 hours. my plans were, and 1 told them 1 1 will get to watch the best in the I V ■ s i really didn’t know, But 1 already game compete against each other on have a special week planned for Au­ one of the greatest courses in the gust 8-14, 2005, country. It will be well worth it. I won’t be going far, only eight But I will need to realize that all I miles or so. but those eight miles will can do is watch and walk away. The 1 .. s* take me into another world. A few privilege of actually playing in a golf months ago. I read in the newspaper major is only available to a select that the 2005 PGA Championship few. I know the week will end. and 1 CONFIRMATION CLASS STM...On Shabbat morning. May 22. 40 tenth \V* ^ will be played at Baltusrol Country will walk away, while the players graders were confirmed at Temple Kmanu-EI of Westfield. Pictured, left to Club in Springfield. The article also move on to the next gorgeous course right, are: First row, l.indsav Kleiman. Julianne Hodges. Tamara Ruben, said they were looking for volun­ and spectacular event. And if 1 ever Reform Jewish Educator; Cantor Martha Novlck, Rabbi Doug Sagal. Rabbi OVER THE ‘BRIDGE'...Members of Troops No. 417 and 8*9 from Brunner teers to help run the event, including Jennifer dayman. Barrs Merer. Katlin Swadosh and llaii Alpert; Second row. Elementary School In Scotch Plains celebrate having recently “bridged” from do get to drive Fred Couples to the Madeline Waeaer, Diana Goodman. Rachel Barrett, Rachel Ealllg, Caroline Daisies to Brownies Level One. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, jobs that would get you close to the course, as he leaves the car. I'm sure action. I will think to myself, "Does he have l.uppescu, Miriam Becker-Cohen. Amanda Gross. Samantha Zuckcr. Allvsa Michelle Marvosa, Jessica Ferrara, Mlcayla Mirahclla, Natalie Zlmmermann, Elsenberg, Lindsay Elbaum and Rachel Tucker; third row. Jonathan Chananle. I started to think. "Maybe 1 could any idea?” Mary Hubbard, Bella Velez, Samantha Gorman and Kavvya Krishna Kumar, Stacey Perlman, Michelle Manket, Matthew Kamel. Jonalhan Maimon. David volunteer. I could hold up one of the Is it possible to be engaged in and back row, Nikola Segulin, Alyssa Cordero, Bethany Mills, Grace Lesce, Ackerman. Matthew l.lebowitz. Marie! Rosen. Rachel Mack and Danny Sierra Lesiak, Lainie Kosciolek. Sainiksha “Sammy" Viltalraj, Julia DKilacomo signs with the players' scores on it. or something so great for so long that Schwartz; fourth row, Joel Strauss. Andrew Ratner, Matthew Early. Allen and Cara Provenzano. perhaps be one of the people who the grandest, most glorious of expe­ Yanow, Jason Salomon, Jeffrey Thomashow. Andrew Wong. Jonathan Katz raise their hands commanding a sea riences can become mundane and and David Shottland, and fifth row. Joshua Fishman. Barry Shapiro. Daniel Brunner Daisies Share Day of humanity to be still." I contacted routine? Sometimes, we need some­ Ingram, Jeremy Wolf. Zachary Rowen. and Neal Nemiroff. The students the PGA right away and received my one on the outside looking in to attended the temple's religious school, under the direction of Ms. Ruben. application in the mail. remind us of our privileges. Of Bridging to Brownies They asked you to list the jobs you Psalms 120-134 are called the preferred. I put at the top of the list Psalms of Ascent. These 15 Psalms Labyrinth Walks to Continue* SCOTCH PLAINS — On June 2. gram. the girls were called up one by what 1 was really hoping to do: help were the songs of the Jewish pil­ Troops No. 417 and 889 from Brunner one. presented with a Daisy Ending transport the players back and forth grims on their annual visits to the Elementary School in Scotch Plains Certificate, walked over a small to the course. I discovered 1 would temple in Jerusalem. Psalm 134 is At Church Beginning July 4 "bridged" from Daisies to Brownies wooden bridge, and then were given have to pay $162 for the privilege of the final Psalm. You can picture it Church, located at 11 Springfield Level One during a ceremony in a Brownie Bridging Certificate, Star Calvary Lutheran being sung on the last day. the day CRANFORD - The First Presby­ Brunner's Children’s Garden. Membership pin. Brownie pin and a everyone packs up to go back to their terian Church of Cranford will spon­ Avenue. Walking the Labyrinth is an an­ The four Co-Leaders from the two homemade baked brownie. Offers Mid-Week homes. sor a scries of open Labyrinth Walks, cient spiritual practice of prayer and troops. Rose Hubbard and Christine As Girl Scout Daisies, both troops It’s a song of the outsider, the with the next one scheduled for Sun­ meditation. The II-ringed pattern, Mills from No. 889 and Eileen fulfilled alt the requirements needed Summer Services pilgrim who cannot stay, but must go day, July 4. All are invited to attend. painted on canvas, is modeled after DiGiacomo and Phyllis Mirabella to get to the next level of Girl Scouts CRANFORD - The Calvary home. He addresses his words to the individuals are invited to walk the 13th-century Labyrinth fit from No. 417, decided that having - Brownies Level One. Over the past Lutheran Church, located at 108 "servants of the Lord" who have the the Labyrinth anytime between I Chartres Cathedral in France. the sister troops bridge together year, troop members earned their Eastman Street in Cranford, will of­ privilege of actually living in the and 4 p.m.. but are asked to begin In Medieval times, walking the would make the day ail the more Promise Center and all 10 of their fer an informal summer worship ser­ temple. He looks their way, and in a their walk by 3:30 p.m. Subsequent Labyrinth symbolized the Christian special. Daisy Petals. Each petal represents a vice on Wednesdays in July from sense says to himself, "Do they have walks will be held on the first Sun­ pilgrimage to Jerusalem for those The ceremony was attended by part of the Girl Scout Promise. In 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. All are welcome. any idea?” day of every month, unless other­ who could not personally make the family and friends, and Brunner Prin­ addition, both troops had fun work­ The informal service of Holy Com­ Here are his exact words. “Behold, wise specified. journey. For more information, cipal Jodi Frank. During the pro­ ing on community service projects. munion with simple music will in­ bless the Lord, all servants of the All walks will take place in Bates clude scripture lessons and a medita­ Lord, who serve by night in the house Hall at the First Presbyterian please call (908) 276-8440, tion. but not a full sermon. It is of the Lord!” To offer God praise and Willow Grove to Present designed to meet the needs of those thanks is a privilege. Sometimes, we whose weekend activities take them need someone to remind us that no Air Conditioning Units Needed away from church on Sunday morn­ matter where you find yourself, or ‘Encounters With Jesus’ ing. what you are going through, it is Worshipers are invited to dress always a privilege to praise God. For Youngsters With Cancer SCOTCH PLAINS - The Willow Found." from Luke 19:1-10. Every­ casually and comfortably, and the I also want to say il has been my w ith the heat during this time of year. Grove Presbyterian Church, located one is invited, and light refreshments church's sanctuary isair-conditioned. privilege to serve as the President of SCOTCH PLAINS — The Air conditioning is needed for their at 1961 RaritanRoadin Scotch Plains, will be served. Calvary’s summer schedule, which the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, a sup­ has announced a new “Work in the Babysitting will be available in is now underway and will continue Ministerium for the past two years, port organization located in Scotch comfort. Some of the children's other needs Word” Bible Study program entitled the Children's Ark. Individuals are through Labor Day. also includes and 1 am thrilled to introduce the Plains for children with cancer, is in include videos, new summer clothing, “Life-Transforming Encounters With asked to let the church know if they weekly Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Pastor of St, Bartholomew’s, Father need of 10 new window air condi­ diapers, crib bed sheets, three-drawer Jesus.” will need childcare and the ages of Holy Communion is celebrated each Don Hummel, as our new incoming tioning units for youngsters who suf­ plastic organizers and a portable DVD Participants will be invited to learn the children they will bring so that Sunday. President. fer from cancer. player for a child in the hospital. Any­ exactly who “His kind of people” appropriate activities can be planned. For further information or direc­ * * * * * * * The summer months are very dif­ one interested in helping these chil­ were, dirough the study o f “real folks” Anyone interested in attending tions to Calvary, please call the Reverend Brennan is Pastor o f the ficult for these children, since the dren is asked to call Monica at (908) from the Bible whose lives were im­ these studies or in more information church office at (908) 276-2418. Evangel Church, located at 1251 medications they must take for their 322-4323, extension no. 17. pacted by their encounters with Jesus. is asked to call the Willow Grove The Calvary Lutheran Church is a Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. illness create problems as they cope Each week’s program will be self- Presbyterian Church at (908) 232- member congregation of the New contained, so individuals may attend 5678, Monday through Friday, from Jersey Synod of the Evangelical as many studies as they like. They 9 a.m. to noon, send an e-mail to Lutheran Church in America, serv­ will take place in Alexander Hal! on [email protected] : or visit ing the Cranford-Westfield area and Wednesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., and www.scotchplains.com/wgpc on the surrounding communities for 75 on Thursdays, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Internet. years. JLcuv*m < H vei& - tn cefi. w w i& t enem ies The Wednesday and Thursday ses­ sions will have identical content, By: Martin Schmiede. President although discussions will vary de­ pending on the specific interests and As of August 2, 2004 Schmiede Tree Expert Company comments of those in attendance. The summer “Work in the Word” Your power mower A dditionally, the proxim ity of a ground cover like pachysan- will continue weekly from July 7 and lawn growth near trees takes dra or myrtle. 8 through August 25 and 26. Materi­ ALISSA KAYE, M.D. may be your law n’s best friend away needed nutrients be­ When planting new als will be available for everyone. but it is one of your trees’ is joining her father, trees, the hole areas should During the first study, on July 7 and worst enemies. Actually, it is cause grasses are voracious 8, participants will explore “The the careless, casual habits of eaters. The soil is further de­ form the sizes of the planting Seeker Who Wound Up Being GARY L. KAYE, M.D. law nm ow er users that are d a n ­ pleted by these little plants collars. Until you do build col­ lars around your new and in his practice of gerous to the trees. Ranking because of the energy required S.I. Newhouse School just behind the power mowers to recover from repeated cut­ young trees, keep lawn mow­ At Syracuse University are the nylon-line weed trim ­ ting. ers and weed trimmers away. Obstetrics and Gynecology Use hand shears. When kneel­ mers. 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8 0 C lue D evils! 8 0 R a i d e r s ! B est of Luck, From JBeatfielii and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Pag* 10 ThttrxUy, July 1, 2004 (Tlu- Hlratfirlft L enhrr and The Scotch Plain* - Fan wood TIMES A Watchung Communication*, Inc Publication Garbage Will Not Be Moved Downtown Westfield Offers Across County, Says Railway Variety, Hometown Atmosphere CONTtNUCD FHO* PAQt 1 you smile.” town community. However, most ated with the Port Authority, and port possible, but it’s completely not prac­ The Downtown Westfield Corpo­ have found the chains eager to par­ traffic will go out its tegular south and tical." ration (DWC). the governing body ticipate in special events. west lines. Port traffic will be shipped Mr. Slote said when the line was for the town's Special Improvement “People tell me that they think dial on the Lehigh Valley and Chemical abandoned, “it was such a problem District (SID), has worked to im­ chains won’t get involved with the Coast lines, neither affecting Union the police needed to patrol the traffic prove and promote Downtown community, but I can’t say that. I County. Mr. Dalfy said freight from the on Route 22. M&E's proposals are Westfield and its businesses since its have seen the chain stores in Westfield Poit Authority "will travel by truck and ridiculous." formation in 1996. become very involved." Ms. Cronin barge, but not on these lines." There are 26 grade crossings (where Maintaining a sense of atmosphere said. Mr. Slote said he is wary of the cars and trains are on the same level) downtown has been a major goal of She cited annual sidewalk sales as responses of M&E, noting. “We have in Union County covering both the the organization. Through beautifi­ an example. "People had been afraid been lied to left and right, and there's Rahway Valley and Staten Island lines. cation projects and a variety of com­ to ask chain stores to participate.” no reason to believe them. To put it Mr. Slote said, 'T here's no question munity events, the DWC and other she said, "but now they've become a bluntly, if the Rahway Valley rail it'll create tremendous problems. You organizations have sought to tremendous part of the event.” didn't exist, nobody would propose to are cutting off Meisel and Mountain strengthen the sense of community Ms. Racine said, "We know that run it as is now ” Avenue when a train approaches. and add a new dimension to the it's really important to have a con­ Mr. Daley explained that in 1992. These are heavily traveled arteries." Horac* B. CortXn K* Tht D M * * lPM*r downtown space. nection to the people in this commu­ A DONE DEAL...Congressman Mike Ferguson concludes the purchase of transportation was stopped on the lines Of the concerns that trains will Efforts to improve the town have nity. Even though we're a big chain and they were sold to the NJDOT in cause traffic congestion Mr. Fuller Jersey corn and blueberries last Saturday morning at the Farmers Market In not gone unnoticed - residents, shop­ store, we have personal ties to the Scotch Plains. 1994 for the purpose of preserving said: “I won't pretend that people can pers and business owners often cite area - they are our employees and them for rail transportation. CSX and avoid being inconvenienced. But we Westfield’s atmosphere as one of its our customers and we want to show Norfolk Southern wanted to use the will try to keep this at a low threshold. greatest charms. Said Westfield resi­ that we care." WESTFIELD Staten Island lines to ship to big busi­ We will not have any great impact." dent and Juxtapose Gallery owner To that end, the Gap has partici­ ness. The county wanted to keep con­ Mr. Fuller said he is aware of the Gerri Gildea, "The ambiance down­ pated in the Spring Fling and FestiFall POLIC E BLOTTER trol of the lines and "be true to the grade crossings on Route 22 and 28. town has changed - the streetscape is (one year the store pul together a reasons why the state bought the lines, “but we're talking about small trains pretty and well-done, and the town fashion show) and annually displays SATURDAY, JUNE 19 Street and approximately $5 in coin which w as to service the businesses in running very infrequently. I’m not has done a great job with things like Westfield student artwork during the •A Cranford resident reported that change was removed. Union County," Mr. Daley said. particularly concerned.” jazz festivals. People enjoy coming town's An Month. someone entered his unlocked motor WEDNESDAY, JU N E 23 Union County then leased the lines Mr. Fuller also said that fire offi­ out for those kinds of events.” Ms. Racine also explained a newer vehicle in Tamaques Park and removed • Russell Rudyk, 34, of Carteret was from New Jersey and contracted M&E cials in Springfield are aware of the Apart from aesthetics, the charac­ initiative, a BabyGap local events the victim's wallet, wristwatch. credit arrested at his home on various charges cards and other personal items. in connection w ith a motor vehicle break- as its operator. Because the shipping of line crossing by the new Springfield ter of the businesses that line Down­ program under which acts like pup­ MONDAY, JU NE 21 in that occurred two days earlier in the freight is a matter of interstate com­ fire station on Mountain Avenue. town Westfield streets has changed pet shows and musicians provide en­ merce, the county has limited say on "In Springfield, fire officials are • Two residents of Summit Avenue 600 block of Summit Avenue. in recent years. Many cite the arrival tertainment for children and their Rudyk was charged with burglary, what is shipped; however, in its agree­ aware." said Mr. Fuller. "They lease reported their motor vehicles were un­ of the G ap in 1991 as a catalyst for a parents in GapKids. Just before lawfully entered and items taken. In the theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, ment with M&E. the rail line can only on our land. We work very well to­ new wave of retailers. Since that Mother's Day, employees set up an first case, a laptop computer valued at identity theft, criminal mischief, credit ship materials generated in Union gether. We have drills working with time. Westfield has attracted chain art event in which shoppers could $ 1,200 was removed from a vehicle that card theft and computer theft. He was County or bound for Union County. emergency squads. We are an active stores like Express. Ann Taylor, either bring or buy a T-shirt and put was parked in the owner's driveway. being held on $10,000 bail. Mr. Daley said there wouldn't be arm of the community.” Kay Bee Toys, The Bombay Com ­ handprints or footprints on it with • The second incident involved a ve­ SATURDAY, JUNE 26 any unwanted materials (waste) Mr. Daley said that w hen the railroad pany, Victoria's Secret and Coach. paint. hicle that was parked in from of the • A Union resident reported that while owner's home, from which a “coach" shipped because “there are no facili­ was reestablished, a state diagnostic With this surge in national and “It was such a huge success,” she she was at work on Central Avenue, handbag was taken. The handbag con­ someone stole $180 from her pocket- ties that service that. No one along team evaluated grade crossings and regional chains, independent stores said. “It was so great to watch moms tained cash, identification and a MAC book. the line does that type of work." specified whai signals and gates are face the challenges of satisfying long­ and their kids making these shirts Mr. Fuller could not specify what necessary at each crossing. The county's card that was later used in Linden. • A Sinclair Place resident reported time Westfield shoppers and pre­ together and having fun." • A Park Street resident reported that is shipped on the rail, but he said it is deal with M&E provides for 15 cars that someone damaged the windows on senting themselves to new down­ Smith & Hawkin. a 2002 addition someone entered her motor vehicle while his motor vehicle, which had been parked mostly construction debris. traveling at 25 mph. All trains are radio- town visitors. to Elm Street, has enriched the it was parked in her driveway and re­ in the roadway. "We are common carriers. By law, equipped in order to notify fire and “We went with the changes. Our Westfield community greatly, said moved a Sony “Disc-man.” • Gregory Katz, 29, of Union was we must move whatever the busi­ emergency stations when a train might business tried to evolve with the Ms. Cronin. The company donated • A Cardinal Drive business owner arrested at a North Avenue video store nesses are contracted to ship and interfere with a municipality’s ability to town and appeal to both old custom­ two benches to the Elm Street brick reported that his VISA cards were re­ and charged with shoplifting about $400 moved from his office and subsequently receive," Mr. Fuller said. “But gar­ respond to a call. ers and new people," Ms. Gildea courtyard and has expressed its de­ worth of merchandise, as well as with used to make a $400.66 transaction. resisting arrest. Katz was released on his bage is not in our plan." 'They’ll have the ability to cross said. “We didn’t get old; we still get sire to stay in touch with the Westfield • A motor vehicle was unlawfully own recognizance with a summons. Mr. Fuller said it is possible to any intersection in a minute. There excited about what we’re doing.” community. hook up with the Erie Lackawanna, won’t be interference with traffic entered in the 300 block of Washington SUNDAY, JUNE 27 Joe Spector, vice chairman of the “If you're going to be in a town • Authorities arrested Kahliph and said M&E already has the capa­ flow. It’ll be equivalent to a traffic DWC and owner of The Leader Store like this, you have to get involved," bility to connect with the line using light,” Mr. Daley said. Brunson, 24, of Linden on multiple pointed out that even though some said Michael Gluckman, store man­ charges — including aggravated assault the Raritan Valley service. UnionCounty’scontract with M&E people think that the latest wave of ager of Smith & Hawken. “I'd say Summer Fun on a police officer — following a police "But, NJ Transit operates com­ calls for three trains per week for the chain retailers indicates a drastic that about 80 percent of our business pursuit that began in Woodbridge and muter trains under electric wires," first three years, and increases to five shift in the character of Downtown comes from Westfield, Scotch Plains ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE I — ' ' culminated on Summit Court in Mr. Fuller said. “Freight trains sim­ trains per week after three years. Westfield, the town has always had and Fanwood. We think it's impor­ Union County will also host “Kids Westfield. ply won't fit. Any ideas of double "It’s costing them S7.5 million just to great commercial draw. tant to be a part of the community.” Kingdom." which will provide ac­ As Brunson allegedly attempted to stacking will not be viable." refurbish the Rahway Valley line." Mr. escape apprehension on Summit Court, “1 think that many people have a At 2003’s 5K Run, Ms. Cronin tivities such as face painting, arts and "Plus," Mr. Daley said when asked Slote said. “Never mind the millions it his vehicle struck the door of a patrol car mistaken predisposed 'Norman said that the generosity of both inde­ crafts, pony rides, hay rides, a pet­ about the possibility, "it would be took to acquire it from the state. How belonging to a Clark Township police Rockwell painting' idea about pendent and chain stores gave event ting zoo and demonstrations. The such a circuitous route. It would be does three trains a week justify that officer who was involved in pursuing the Westfield. The town does have some organizers "almost too much.” events will be held from 12-6 pm on suspect. so convoluted. Physically, yes it’s expenditure? It's obvious they have big­ of that and has always had some of Mr. Spector said, "(Chain stores] the following dates: July 11 at The officer, who had been attempting ger and better things planned. If there's that, but even back in the 1930s and have moved here for all the right Warinanco Park, August 8 at the loop to exit the vehicle, was pinned between more traffic, they'll get it on there." 1940s, Westfield had national and reasons - the demographics, the town area in Watchung Reservation, Sep­ the car and the door, authorities said. He /Mr. Fuller said that it is “a fact of regional chains," he said. facades...They upgrade and uplift tember 18 at Nomahegan Park. was transported to University Hospital life" that as population increases, the Referendum He recalled that the most valuable aging properties, and they deserve The county will sponsor a family in Newark, where he was treated and amount of trains increases. Mr. Fuller released. retail space in town was once in credit for a lot of beautification. program at Trailside Nature & Sci­ ...... CONTINUED FROM PAGE t — — said he and his company would do Westfield authorities charged locations that were nearest to stores They’re part of the community - ence Center in Watchung Reserva­ tored in, if increases the costs. He their part to avoid disturbing resi­ Brunson, who was arrested at the scene, like Woolworth’s and the Singer Sew ­ they’re our neighbors, friends and tion on Tuesday, August 10 from 7-8 suggested a smaller land acquisition dences along the line. with aggravated assault on a police of­ ing Center. family.” pm. “Nighttime Munchies” is open would be more affordable. Mr. “No, we don’t keep people up at ficer, for which bail was set at $20,000. "The nature of business has Noting the eclectic mix of busi­ to families with children age six and Woodbridge police charged Brunson Solomon also objected to the idea of night," Mr. Fuller said. “I live in changed here, but it changed 30 years ness establishments in Downtown older. Participants will take a night­ with eluding police, driving while in­ the council discussing the wording Plainfield. I want to be a good neigh­ ago, not five,” he said. In a shift that Westfield. Mr. Spector said that the time hike and sample berries as they toxicated, and driving with a suspended of the referendum question in closed bor." he said reflects both regional and lack of an official governing plan for learn about mammals eating berries license, for which he was held on $10,000 session. One concern of the Stop the Train national changes, independent stores the town means that the landlords of in nature. The registration cost is $5 bail. Several members of the council group is that there will be increased The suspect was additionally wanted are becoming “the anachronism, not individual downtown spaces can de­ for Union County residents and $6 agreed that the discussion of the refer­ pollution, not from trains, but by cars on contempt of court warrants from the rule." cide who moves into the town center. for non-residents. Anyone interested endum should be held in open session. sitting waiting to cross. Madison, Carteret and Roselle, with bail Chains account for 47.31 percent of "We’re different from a mall,” he may contact Trailside Nature & Sci­ Town Attorney Robert Cockren said Mr. Fuller said the rail industry is amounts of $707, $532 and $525, re­ downtown retail space (by occupied said. “Mall owners can discriminate ence Center at (908) 789-3670. that discussing with the developer a mostly seamless operation that is spectively. square feet), franchises occupy 10.06 as to what percentage of the space whether he wanted to continue with the only mentioned when an unfortunate percent and independent stores fill will be used for restaurants or retail project falls under negotiations, but that derailment or injury occurs. 42.63 percent, according to Sherry and the kinds of businesses. We’re a the referendum could be held in open. "We are regulated by the federal Cronin, executive director of the DWC: town center, so we have a free mar­ He then said that he has trouble with Mr. government," Mr. Fuller said. "We WF Board of Education Still Many store owners and consumers ket." Solomon's "intellectual dishonesty" and are the most environmentally sound agree that downtown businesses “Everything changes. If you at­ that Mr. Solomon "compounds num- industry around.” strike a favorable balance in their tempt to plan for your change, you’ll heu Unsure of Referendum Cost vast variety. hopefully getsomethingclosetowhat CONTINUED FROM PAGE I “I think that this town has devel­ you envisioned. In Downtown the achievement gap of disaggre­ oped a lot in several directions - we Westfield, there is a common vision Dr. Foley moved on to talk to the gated groups on standardized tests board about professional develop­ • • have specialty stores, bigger name to negotiate, coordinate and com­ I D e c l a r e by reorganizing basic skills and us­ ment initiatives, including encour­ stores and restaurants that all cater to promise - that's what community is ing software to track the progress of aging teachers to see National Board different clientele,” said Anthology about." he said. students and groups of students in Certification. Under the use of dis­ owner Melissa Defalco. who opened Independents and chains alike danger of receiving low scores. trict resources, he mentioned the need her women’s clothing and accesso­ say that the general success of Dr. Foley went on to discuss the to modernize and improve facilities. ries store five years ago. “There’s Westfield businesses and the ever- need to ensure consistent delivery of His presentation ended with a sec­ enough blend going on here so there’s improving aesthetics of the town curricula, which led to a debate tion on school climate. The adminis­ something for everyone.” make the shopping district more amongst board members as to Ms. Gildea speculated that the exciting, and the constant flow of tration plans to implement the rec­ 25% Off whether or not consistent delivery is ommendations of two evaluators who changing character of downtown re­ both auto and pedestrian traffic really a problem. “I’m not aware of recently spent time assessing the state tailers has caused some shifts in the suggests a thriving, dynamic com­ any gaps,” Dr. Foley said. “Different of the Guidance Department at flnu Tree, demographics of downtown shoppers. munity. teachers will do things in different Westfield High School (WHS). This “I think that there are more out-of- “Downtown is more than a place ways.” year will also see the implementa­ Shrub or towners coming in over the weekend, to shop and dine - it’s a social place,” Board member Richard Solomon especially on Sundays,” she said. said Ms. Cronin. tion of the recommendations of die also attributed a perceived gap to Ninth Grade Transition Committee, Hanging Baske “They may come here for the bigger “I like the Mom & Pop store feel­ differentiated instruction and "a range including the start of a comprehen­ stores, but sharp marketing on the ing, the sense that ‘nobody can do it of abilities in the teacher ranks.” He part of small business owners attracts like Westfielders can,’” said Ms. sive mentoring plan for ninth graders would later add, “We need to ensure at WHS. them to all the other businesses in Maggio. “But at the same time, you dial it will be consistent." town.” can find just about anything you ••• Y o u r f r e e Ms. Cronin echoed that sentiment; want here. It's a vibrant climate, a she said that some shoppers might place that people want to be.” Colvin Will Attend Daniel Seeger Earns travel to Westfield for a specific store Ms. Defalco said. “We have a lot Dean’s List Status to Save $$$ destination (she mentioned that of shops here, but there are a lot of Catawba College Trader Joe's and Lord & Taylor have people too. Offering more of a vari­ WESTFIELD - Emily Colvin, a WESTFIELD - Daniel Seeger, the In Celebration of our Rights and Freedoms we large drawing power) but once they ety helps everyone." Westfield High School student, has son of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Seeger are having an incredible sale Thursday July 1st- arrive in the heart of the town, “they’ll Just as Westfield’s thriving down­ been accepted and plans to attend of .Westfield, has been named to the find themselves making a day of it.” town center constantly moves for­ Catawba College in Salisbury. N.C. Dean’s List at Hamilton College in Wedensday July 7th. One concern that had risen among ward. surrounding areas and towns in the fall. She is the daughter of Mr. Clinton, N.Y. for the spring 2004 Fill those voids in the landscape by taking some Westfielders was that chain are improving themselves in many and Mrs. James Colvin ofWestfield. semester. A rising junior majoring in stores would move to downtown ways. In the coming weeks, this se- chemistry, he is a Westfield High advantage of this incredible sale. Purchase any -Westfield hut would not attempt to ries wttf Examlne thbse other corn-- School graduate Iree'or^KrxiForTTatigin/a flasket from our large integrate intC the uOnir mcroiai and business centers. Allison Kiass Honored selection a t 25% Off the marked Retail Price. At Syracuse University Megan Hobson Earns There will also be several un-advertised specials WESTFIELD - The College of Vi­ Honors at Skidmore “I LOVE TO SHOP. sual and Performing Arts at Syracuse only for our best buds members. WESTFIELD - Megan Hobson, University in Syracuse, N.Y. has an­ a member of the Class of 2004 at nounced that Allison Kiass of Westfield Hurry though, our father comes back from JUST NOT FOR INSURANCE. Skidmore College in Sarasota was named to the Dean's List for the Springs, N.Y., has earned honors vacation on the 8>th, and he gets angry at us spring 2004 semester. She is a junior I CAN HELP MAKE IT EASIER. CALL ME TO DISCUSS YOUR HOME. AUTO, AND for the fall semester. She is the majoring in speech communication. when we run these large sales. LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS. daughter of Gene Hobson and Joetle Minet Hobson ofWestfield. Hours Kathryn Bartholomew Sun-Tue 9am-6pm • Wed-Thu 9am-7pm Fri 9am-6pm • July 4th 9am-2pm Named to Dean’s List Wake Forest Dean’s List g fzs j WESTFIELD - The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse Uni­ Includes Julie Iannazzone 08kHAMS /instate. versity in Syracuse. 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By FU D LECOMTE team needed to knock 11-0-1 Roselle walking four. Lefthander Drew l w * Wtm/WdLmWr md TV Tumi from the unbeaten ranks. In the June Howell relieved in the seventh and Although losing. 3-0. the real story 24 Senior American Legion boys’ shut down the Roselle offensive ma­ was the fine pitching by Scotch baseball game in Scotch Plains, chine. Plains-Fanwood pitcher Chris D' Annunzio. who tossed 102 pitches, "They had a couple of walks, but I D’Annunzio who looked as if he allowed just two earned runs on three was hitting my spots on the outside might deliver the performance his hits and seated nine batters while comer with the fastball and my slider w as amazing today, said D ’ Annunzio. "All season I didn't pitch for varsity because my arm had tendoaitis. Ad­ ditionally. I’m carrying a bone chip in it. but my arm held up real well and I didn't have a problem today. I - was able to throw whatever I wanted, so that really contributed. As long as my mechanics are good, it doesn't take a toll on my arm." n Roselle starting pitcher Brian _ St*v» Kim (Imago On* Hour Photo) for T1W Lmodte mnd Tbo Thnpo Ciencin pitched seven shutout in­ GINNED DOWN AT SECOND BASE...Blue Devil catcher Mike Murray Bred to shortstop Adam Gerckens. right, in nings. allowed six hits while striking time to gun down Oratory base runner Joe Serifini attempting to steal second in the third inning. out six and walking one. A key ingre­ dient to Roselle’s success was not only pitching, but also timely hitting MURRAY GETS 2 GR. DBLES. SINGLE, 2 RBI. SCORES 1 including a two-run homer by Matt Wilson. "They're a vers good team. They get all the seniors from teams around Westfield Sr. Legion Boys Top the county plus several college fresh­ Fr*d K. Ucornt* for The WeatOwkl Imodf »nd Th» Timm men, so they have like an All-Star EFFECTIVE ON THE MOUND...SP-F Legion pitcher Chris D'Annunzio was team out there. Ourselves, Cranford very effective on the mound. In six innings, D'Annunzio fanned nine batters and some of the other teams around. while walking four and yielding two earned runs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Oratory, 6-4, Win 6th in Row

DIBELLO. WEISHOLTZ SCORE TWICE. DBL. SINGLE By DAVID B. CORBIN 3-for-4 with two ground rule doubles, fine second to first double play. Specially Written for The Westfield louder and The Times two RBI and a ran scored. Kim wenl Murray, behind the plate, gunned Victory No. 6 did not come as easy 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a down a runner attempting to steal in as expected, hut the Westfield Sr. stolen base while Ellis went 2-for-4 the third inning and second baseman Tight Boo Ray Defense Stops Legion baseball team did win its with two RBI and two runs scored. Jay Anderson made a circus leaping sixth straight game with a. 6-4. top­ Starting pitcher Steve Meyer, who catch for the final out of the game. ping of Oratory in Westfield on June pitched five-and-two-thirds innings, Billy Hearon got the first of 24. The victory upped Westfield was extremely effective for five in­ Westfield's IO hits with a leadoff NY Ortho Softball Men, 7-5 record to 6-3. nings, limiting Oratory to one hit double in the bottom of the first. Kim Westfield got fine offensive pro­ while striking out four, walking one beat out a bunt for a base hit then duction from two of its veterans. and hitting one batter. He allowed proceeded to steal second. Ellis By DAVID B. CORBIN Meagher singled twice and scored a four-run hurst in the top of the first Mike Murray and Sam Kim. and No. two hits in the sixth before being drilled a two-run single to leftfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times while Larry Loguidice and Kevin inning. Hall singled to center and 3 batter Craig Ellis. Murray scat­ relieved by Matt Calvaruso. and Mike Diaz slapped an RBI single Offense provides the runs, but Rosander each had two hits. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tered the ball all over the field. Koine "He threw well! He had his control to left, giving Westfield a 3-0 lead. strong defense will prevent runs. Boo However, Boo Ray's defense made today. I used him a lot in relief. He’s Westfield increased its lead to 5-0 Ray came through with the brilliant the difference, beginning with a fine been waiting a long lime to get his in the second. Kim hopped a single. defensive plays when it needed it and second-to-short-to-first double play start," said Head Coach Bob Gardella Ellis sliced a single to right and provided enough runs to stop NY in the second inning followed by of Meyer. Murray hammered a two-run ground- Ortho, 7-5. in the first game of a centerfielder Ron Balish’s super div­ Westfield’s defense has shown rule double to left-center. doubleheader in Scotch Plains Men’s ing catch. First baseman Miccio and maturity and that was particularly Oratory took advantage of a throw­ Softball League A Division action at pitcher Ron Bruh got their coordina­ demonstrated in the first inning when ing error and a wild pitch to score its Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on tion together to pull off a slick 3-1 shortstop Adam Gerckens initiated a CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 June 23. Jason Weisholtz and Lou putout in the sixth and Di Bello made DeBello each provided an RBI double two dazzling plays at third base. and a single while scoring twice to Hall, who made an outstanding snag lead 5-8 Boo Ray. in leftfield in the fourth inning, was Derek McDonald Boo Ray totaled 12 hits and got more concerned about a legitimate additional help from Anthony Miccio RBI double that was hit over his head Professional who yanked an RBI single and scored, in the fifth. Golf Lessons Jason Kuhns and Ray Hall w ho each “I almost had that one. 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THROUGH JUNE IE: first to win this pitchers' duel be­ St. Edward* 11, SL Anthony 9 tween Tony Radice and veteran Nick The Eddies scored four runs in the Barattucci. Dave Rothenberg led the bottom of seventh. Fran Celardo and Judes with a homer and four RBI. Gary Card inale came up huge for Eddie with hits to deliver the tying SL James 23, SL Blaise 9 and winning RBI. Gerry Riepe, Pat Nigro. Lee QiDonato and Lou Cristofaro as well St Mark 13, St. James 12 as a host of others all had multiple Malcolm Boone (3-for-3), John hits. Art Hobble and Keith Gibbons Simpson (4-for-4) and Pat Loungo led Blaise with four and three hits, (3-for-3) sparked Mark. St. Janies respectively. scored six in the seventh to fall just THROUGH JUNE 28: short. Pat Nigro, Karl Grossmann St. Aloysius 10, SL Jam es 9 and Howie Jones led the “Gang”. The Als came back to nip the James St Kilian 10, S t Anne 7 M l • CortUn (or n H M IW U M m l rut Tim— Gang thanks to “Doc" McKinney's HANGING OUT A SINGLE..Boo Ray'* Ray Hull bang., a single lo left-center St. Kilian scored four in ihe fifth two hits (triple) and Alan Betau's Benjamin 8. Corbin (3003 ISM) for n» »wrte*J Leader and TntTImtt In the tint Inning against NY Ortho. started by Marc Riesberg’s double two hits. HOLDING UP THE TROPHY...The Scotch Plains “Finest” hold up the and a two-run single by Floyd Rob­ championship trophy after winning the “Bravest vs. Finest" game in 2003. SL Kilian 15, SL Edward 3 erts. Steve Murano (3-for-3), Nick Joe Cocuzza (3 hits and 3 RBI - Dinizo and John Ley (2-for-3) led HR short of the cycle) and Lou the Annes. Second Annual Bravest/Finest Tight Boo Ray Defense Stops Balestriere (3 hits) led Kilian. Tom St Jude 11, St Joseph 6 Ulichny had three hits for Ed. St. Jude scored three in the sixth SL Mark 13, SL Anthony 4 Softball Game Set for July 17 NY Ortho Softball Men, 7-5 and seventh innings. Jeff Rembisz Marty Marks (2 doubles. HR. 6 RBI) scored three runs with two hits and SCOTCH PLAINS - The second Sports Editor)of77ie Westfield Leader COHTmjlO THOU PAGE II led the Markies. Tony Radice pitched Don Rowbotham and Joe DeChiaro annual "Bravest vs. Finest" charity and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood a solid game and had four hits. scored on Weisholtz’s deceptive DiBello followed with a bad hop (2-for-3) led Jude. softball game, pitting members of the Times will cover the event and note double slapped down the rightfield SL Jude 11, St. Jam es 8 Scotch Plains Policemen's Benevo­ the heroic efforts of the "Finest" and RBI double and Hayes gave Boo Ray St. Blaise 11, S t Edwards 9 line. Miccio reached base on a throw- The Gang let this one get away, lent Association (PBA) Local No. 87 “Bravest" in the July 22 edition. a 7-3 lead with his RBI sac fly to Jim Sheehan and Mike Rivera both ingenw as Weisholtz scored. Di Bello leading 8-4 in the sixth. St. Jude deliv­ against the Scotch Plains Volunteer Food and refreshments will be pro­ right. went 3-for-3 while rookie sensation singled and Matt Lacross followed ered seven runs to snatch the victory. Firefighters Association, will be held vided by Outback Steakhouse. There Hall added, "We are doing all right, Kevin St. Onge was 2-for-3. Tom with an RBI single that eluded the Tony Barratucci homered and Pat on Saturday, July 17. at 11 a m. at will be downs and face painters avail­ but we're not havingthe big innings.” Ulichny, Keith Middleton and Ed centerfielder, allowing DiBello to Enright went 3-for-3 w ith a double and Brookside Park. Tickets are available able for the children. A list of the Ortho matched the two runs in the Marchelitis all had 3 hits. score. lower half of the inning when triple for the Judes. Lou DeCristofaro at the Police or gracious sponsors Ortho answered with a run in the Meagher and Nick Musano both St. Anthony 9, S t James 7 cut two hits and Dennis Vuono chipped Fire Departments Scotch Plains Charily Cup will be displayed bottom of the inning. Kuchar and singled and scored on DiPace’s RBI Captain Tony Perconte (3-for-3 in two hits for St. James. for $10. Proceeds at the event. with a homer) and Bob Gittleman (3- will go to Camp The Rahway Rosander both singled then Kuchar single that was muffed in leflfield. SL Anne 8, St. James 7 scored on Chris Daggett's ground for-3) led Anthony. Dennis Vuono. Fatima, a camp for 7m High School In the seventh, the game ended Anne scratched a run in its last at out to second. Jim Hoezel and Karl Mende all went disabled children. l r= ROTC Color when Kuchar ran down Herrmann's bat. Nick DiNizo stroked two doubles 3-for-3 for the “Gang". Last year, over Camp Fatima i | ; Guard and Drill After Weisholtz singled and scored blast to the fence in right. and Joe Matuska pitched and con­ 300 spectators Team will open on Miccio's single in the third, he Boo Ray 401 002 0 7 S t Jude 6, St. M ark 3 tributed at the plate with a triple and witnessed the the ceremonies at commented. “Ittook 12 games. We're NY Ortho 101 012 0 5 St. Jude scored four runs in the two hits. finally hitting." ANGELS DIVISION: “Finest” edge out ------— (isJ II a.m. Resident Ortho also scored a run in the third IEAM YY U Pst the “Bravest" in a Grace Cheney when Kuchar singled and later scored St. Kilian 4 2 .667 thriller. This year an even much larger will sing the National Anthem and on Herrmann's groundout to second, Soccer Wild Things Share St. Anthony 3 2 .600 crowd is exptected to enjoy the fes­ the sound of "Play Ball” will echo St. Joseph 3 3 .500 hut Ortho tightened the score to 5-3 St. James 2 6 .250 tivities. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin throughout the park immediately af­ with another in the fifth. DiPace St. Blaise 1 3 .250 Marks, a fine softball player in his terwards. For more information and/ Title With Union Vipers own right, will announce the game. singled and Kuchar cracked an RBI SAINTS DIVISION: or tickets, please call police officer David Corbin (Assistant Publisher/ double. The Scotch Plains UI4 intercounty almost evened the score when Kaitlyn TEAM W ESI Matt Fugett at (908) 322-7100 In the sixth, when Boo Ray’s big girls soccer team the Wild Things Denker's hard shot was just tipped away St. Mark 5 .714 St. Jude 4 .667 Jason Kuhns beat out a leadoff in­ and the Union Vipers battled each into the pxjsl. A minute later. Rebecca field single, Hall said. “He runs well St. Aloysius 3 .600 other evenly for 100 minutes in a Von' Langen hit a well-placed looping St. Anne 3 .500 Phillies Defeat Mets, 5-1, and you should see his gun in right." game for the league championship in shot over the goalie’s head. St. Edward 3 .375 Scotch Plains on June 24, After a I- Cassie Berwick made a game-sav­ Scotch Plains Men’s For more information, please visit For WBL Pony Trophy 1 tie in regulation and 20 scoreless ing deflection of a Union shot late in www.stbartssoftball.com . Howard Softball Standings: minutes of sudden death overtime the second period and an apparent Bialos (webmaster). The first-seeded Phillies won the The Phils dominated most of the sea­ could not decide a winner, the coaches winning goal was called back for Westfield Baseball Pony League son and ended with a 10-1 record. The A DIVISION (JUNE 24): agreed the best result would be to offside as time expired. TEAM W L PUBLIC NOTICE championship by defeating the un­ Phils' season-long success was driven by Dunellen Hotel 12 share the championship. Berwick and Jaclyn Lazarus did derdog Mets, 5-1, on June 20. Evan 3 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD strong hitting from Melillo, Shapiro, Checchlos 11 3 "This is a recreational league, not their best to make up for the loss of Shapiro and Michael Cappiello turned Cappiello. Max Suri, Mack, Kuehn, Josh NY Ortho 7 PLANNING BOARD 8 the pros, and it would have been too starting goalie Allie Thek. They were in solid pitching performances. Bomstein. Tim Jacobs, Ray Connery, Jade Isle 5 7 tough emotionally for the girls to abetted by the defense of Lauryn The Planning Board of the Borough of Boo Ray S 9 Fanwood has scheduled a Special Meeting Shapiro pitched five innings and al­ and Matt Marcus, and supported by Mojave Grille 3 12 have the title decided on something Adams, Christina Dokopoulos, tor Monday. July 19.2004 immediately fol­ lowed only two hits, while striking spectacular fielding from Connery, Zach so random as penalty kicks,” said Denker. Amanda Curcie, Danielle B DIVISION: lowing the regularly scheduled Agenda out II, and Cappiello pitched two Connelly and Mark Fischetti. Wild Thing’s coach Bob Berwick. Sette and Kathleen Yan. Meeting to be held at Fanwood Borough scoreless innings and struck out two. TEAR W L Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers. 75 North It was the stellar pitching of Jacobs, Trinity Electric 11 1 Because Scotch Plains owned two Midfielders Katelyn Cavanagh, The Phils broke a l-l tie when Shapiro, Cappiello, Joe Green. Mike Sun Tavern Martine Avenue. Fanwood, New Jersey at 12 4 previous victories over Union by a com­ Whitney Adams. Debra DelleDonne 8:00 PM tor the purpose ot three hearings Danny MeliSlo ripped a two-out, two- Tormey and Marcus that destroyed the Garwood Rest 10 4 bined 6-J .score,.the t-l> tie could be , , and Jillian Murpby were tttelm . \on presently before the Planning B o a rd., DelasaJ I' m- “£!; *9 4 run singJe tn the fourth inning. Insur­ opponents/ 'The six‘

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Angelo Corbo had three RBI Westfield Policemen Outgun and scored on Brandon Cuba's bad added. ”1 just go with the pitch. I’ve hop single past short. been taught to do that since I have and two hits. Steve Federbush and In the sixth, Oratory’s Mike been real young.” Frank Pepe had two hits each. Bill Manetta tapped his second single of “I’m seeing two teams come to­ Hinkle and Jerry Permoulie had three the game and Mike Barry followed gether as one,” said Gardella. “I re­ hits each and Ken Dunbar. Dennis Plainfield Softballers, 18-10 with an RBI triple to right. Chris ally believe that we are just starting. Kosowicz and Charlie Wischusen Savarese tightened the score to 6-3 each had two. We still have a long way to go. When By FRED LECOMTE triple in deep center scoring Tracey. into their ammo stash and fired off with an RBI single past short. 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That’s the team that Bill Blitz and Bob Grausam tapped team and a very challenging a leadoff triple, Dennis Haley rapped doubles and Czamecki pumped a scored on a wild pitch. we lost to already.” three hits apiece. Plainfield Police squad in the Union an RBI single and Tom Robertson single, scoring Polito. "They were throwing me off-speed Oratory 001 002 1 4 County Police Softball League at gunned an RBI double. Plainfield Plainfield added a run in the sixth early in the count and I was laying off Antone's Pub 14, Northwestern Westfield 320 010 x 6 Mutual 5 Memorial Park in Westfield on June continued the assault and plated three when Haley hooked a single to left Antone’s scored six runs in the 23. Both offenses displayed massive additional runs on RBI singles by and Kevin Grimmer whacked an RBI firepower, but it took a superb six- Mike Glonicky, Jeff Carrier and single. Noting Plainfield was not go­ run explosion on the part of Westfield LaPrete, respectively. ing away. Padovano and McCullough Caldwell Chiefs Set Blue 1, to escape with an 18-10 Westfield opened fire and targeted urged their mates to reload and fire at victory. three runs to close within one in the will. That order was strictly adhered Annual Swim Invit’l Chief Barney Tracey triggered five bottom of the inning. Steve ”Voom” to as Westfield banged out six runs in The James Caldwell Swimming RBI. including a triple, double and Peterpaul mashed a double. Ed the bottom of the sixth. Padovano Chiefs invite all individual swim­ two singles to lead the 27-hit assault. Belford ripped a single, Tracey pummeled a stand-up double, Belford mers and swim teams to participate Plainfield shooter Joe LaPrete bat­ cracked a two-run triple to deep cen­ singled followed by Tracey and Norton in the 5th Annual Summer Invita­ tered two singles and a double with ter and Nick Norton targeted an RBI RBI singles. Wayman and Martinez tional Swim Meet on Saturday, July two runs scored. single. displayed their power with respective 17, at the Cedar Street Pool in West Westfield broke open the battle in Westfield maintained its aggres­ RBI doubles. McCullough contrib­ Caldwell. This meet is ideal for new the bottom of the first inning on a sive attitude and rumbled home four uted a single and Polito triggered a swimmers or those swimmers look­ leadoff single by team captain Frank runs in the bottom of the fourth. two-run triple. ing for one more chance to swim Padovano. Tracey delivered an RBI Chris Polito and Joe Czamecki un­ “We’re struggling a little bit this before the League Divisionals and single and Dave Wayman exploded a leashed respective singles and year, because we lost a bunch of Final Meet. Peterpaul unloaded his weapon with good players due to layoffs, so it’s Each swimmer can enter a maxi­ Sean Elliot of WF Gets a two-run double to deep left. 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02004, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker m a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. 14 Th ur»day, July 1, 2004 C t;r MBratfiflb l i t after and The Scotch Balm - Fanwood TIMES A Watchunc Communications. Inc. Puiucatkm Scotch Plains Cobras Qualify Roselle Sr. Legion Boys Tiptoe Past SP-F Baseballers, 3-0 For 16U Softball Nationals The Cobras 16&U team competed formed an impenetrable wall. Alyssa coHnNueD n o n ro o t II in its first tournament o f the season Glenn (Bishop Ahrl at shortstop and on June 19-20 and qualified for a Nicole Colineri (Scotch Plains) at don't let our seniors play, so they get drilling a triple to deep center, but berth in the PONY Nationals to be second. Courtney Cuevas the pick of the litter," explained give credit to Ciencin who served up held in Raleigh. NC on July 25- (Woodbridge) and Amanda Walker Scotch Plains-l-anwood Head coach a curve for the final out. August I . The Cobras coupled sirong (Scotch Plains) at third, and Jillian Tom Baylock. "Their goal is to win Roselle added two runs in the sixth pitching and defense with dynamic Lusk (Scotch Plains) at first solidi­ the whole state legion tournament on a dropped ball in the outfield offense. fied the infield. Walker was selected while our goal is to build for next followed by Wilson's two-run homer. The Cobras yielded 1.5 earned runs Most-Valuable Player in one of the year's team, so we send our seniors Bad timing on the part of SP-F (3-4) per game, the lowest in the tourna­ games. to them. Even though we lost, I was occurred in the bottom of the sixth ment, and averaged only 1.25 errors The catchers Stephanie Cuevas very pleased with the effort we gave, when Urban knocked on the per game. The offense showcased tre­ (Woodbridge) and Coumey Schraer in how we played and how scoreboard with a leadoff double to mendous speed and power. Megan (Paramus) provided leadership, ag­ D'Annunzio pitched. Everyone, one center. Ciencin met the challenge Grau (captain). Mary Kate Flannery. gressiveness and steadiness. Elaine through nine in their order can hit with two fly balls and a strikeout. Alyssa Glenn, Kelli Kaskiw and Piniat (Scotch Plains), Erika Lewis and he did a great job by shutting R O M tt* 010 002 0 3 Nicole Colineri wreaked havoc with (Pascack Valley) and Amanda Nitti them down. He threw one bad pitch Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 000 0 0 push bunting and slap-hitting. (Mt. Olive) formed a well-rounded and that’s a product of our short field. Stephanie Cuevas (captain) blasted a pitching staff. Anywhere else it might have been a S P F ll’s Shock While the remaining tournaments SOFTBALL AWARD WINNERS...The C.irls Softball League of Westfield 260-foot homer, while Courtney routine fly bail out to left center. It Cuevas crushed a bases-loaded triple. on the Cobras' schedule will be used was I -0 going into the sixth inning, E. Brunswick, 5-4 recently awarded $500 scholarships to four Westfield High School senior softball players. Pictured, left to right, are: John Fietkiewicz, VP of the GSLW. Jillian Lusk doubled and tripled. as tune-ups to prepare for the PONY and anything could of happened. We The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) and graduating seniors Danielle Coleman, Jen Frost, Jessica Guerriero and Amanda Walker drilled an RBI double. Nationals in July, no one expects had some opportunities with men on Youth Baseball Association 11-year- Lauren Musacchia. Leftfielder Flannery (Westfield), these kids to just go through the base, but couldn't get that hit we old Tournament Team seized a dra­ Grau (Immaculata) in center and motions during tliese tune-ups. The needed it." matic, 5-4, victory over East Kaskiw (Scotch Plains) in right Cobras play to win! SP-F shortstop Robert Moscal Brunswick in the Roselle Park tour­ GSLW Awards Scholarships blasted a triple in the third and catcher nament. SPF erupted for five runs in Kevin Urban doubled in the sixth. the bottom of the sixth inning. Outfielders Kyle Gates, Don Bimbaum, Mike Perez started the winning To 4 WHS Softball Players Mike Dinizo and third baseman Sean rally with a hard single to eenterfield. Varselona punched singles. Anthony Scalfaro drilled a two-run The Girls Softball League of and the GSLW while completing rig­ "You win some and you lose some, home run onto the train tracks be­ Westfield (GSLW) has awarded $500 orous academic studies in prepara­ but it was a tough played game by yond left field. Ryan Haggerty ripped scholarships to four graduating tion for college. These scholarships both teams," added D'Annunzio. a hard single to left-center and Connor Westfield High School softball play­ are intended to recognize a girl's ‘They're a good team and I tried my Thompson smacked a double to the ers. The scholarships were awarded accomplishments on and off the field best. We got hits now and then, but wall in left-center. Mike Spaeth to Danielle Coleman, Jen Frost, Jes­ and dedication to the sport of fastpitch we didn't get that key hit. We’re drilled a two-run double down the sica Guerriero and Lauren softball in Westfield. They are also building, so if I get that win next leftfield line to tie the game. Ezra Musacchia. All four recipients played intended to be a means by which the year, it's more important.” Klemow then delivered Mike with softball for four years at Westfield league can give something back to Roselle manufactured one run in the winning run by drilling a base hit High School and for many years in the softball players who have spent the top o f the first on a walk and a RBI up the middle. the GSLW. many years playing in the GSLW double by Brandon Garcia. In the A tremendous pitching display by The GSLW awards scholarships to and have represented it well. bottom of the third, Bimbaum looped Brian Dempsey kept SPF i n the gam e. outstanding high school seniors who Each of the four scholarship re­ a Icadoff single to right, but was cut He pitched all six innings to cam the have played softball in high school cipients will be attending college in down on a double play. Moscal kept victory without allowing an earned the fall - Ms. Coleman at Connecti­ the scoring opportunity alive after run. SPF Youth 9’s Outlast cut College, Ms. Frost at the Univer­ sity of Connecticut, Ms. Guerriero at Cranford 9’s, 8-5 East Stroudsburg University and Ms. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) Musacchia at The College of New FOURTH-GRADE CHAMPS...The Westfield 4th Grade boys baseball cham­ Hye-Young Choi pion Red Sox finished with a 9-5-1 record. Pictured, left to right, are: sitting: Youth Baseball Association 9-year- Jersey. #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2003 These scholarships were an­ Justin Brody, Jake Harris, Joe McDonald, Sean Doherty, Jack Rickies and old Tournament Team beat the Andrew Goulet; second row, Tyler Monaco, Evan Friedman, Tom Malley, NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award Cranford Allstars 8-5 in seven in­ nounced and presented by GSLW Chris Gerckens, Ron Wozniak and Andrew Goldfarb; standing, Barry Goldfarb, Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002-2003 nings. Kevin Raszka picked up the Vice-President John Fietkiewicz on Shawn Doherty, Marty Monaco and Mark Friedman. Visit me at my website: win by retiring Cranford in order in June 4 at the annual end of season www.ReaItor.com the bottom of the seventh with two dinner for the Westfield High School www.coldwellbankermoves.com/hye-young.choi strikeouts and a game-ending pop­ softball teams. Diamond Dog 13s Take Out email: Kye-young^att.nct up to second baseman Jordan Milo. SPF l l ’s Flatten Contact H yt- Young Choi Today fa r the Perfect Home! SPF broke a 5-5 tie in the seventh with three runs. Andrew Leischner Long Hill, 8-2 Livingston, 2-1, Union, 3-1 walked and was sacrificed over by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) The Diamond Dogs, a select group Dylan Sands. Raszka drilled an RBI Youth Baseball Association 11-yr- The defense of Anthony of 13-year-olds from Scotch Plains, triple. James D’Angelo and John old Tournament Team erupted for D'Annunzio and Berger kept the Fanwood and Westfield, defeated Murphy followed with RBI singles. eight runs in the third inning to flat­ hard-hitting Union squad at bay. Nick Livingston, 2-1, and Union, 3-1, last Steve Pedersen pitched the first ten Long Hill, 8-2, in the Cranford Bonadies had two of the Diamond three innings and recorded four Tournament. week. Pitching and defense were key D og five hits. to both victories. strikeouts, D'Angelo followed with Nowell Whitehouse started the . Against Livingston, Jimmy Burke three scoreless innings and only al­ rally with a hard base hit to deep WTA Men’s Singles lowed one hit. D’Angelo pitched leftfield. Ezra Klemow, Joe Carroll allowed just two hits in five innings. The lone run and both hits came in through a tough sixth inning, as and Brian Dempsey followed with Tennis Ladder Told: the first inning. Cranford advanced runners to sec­ consecutive singles. After a walk to Gary Wasserman beat Robert Erazo, The Diamond Dogs got on the ond and third base with only one out, Sean Reilly drove in a run, Mike 8-5. Complete results can be found at board in the first when Burke reached by striking out the final two batters. Perez drilled a two-run single to deep www.westfieldnj.com/wta. Results on a error, Billy Johnston singled and The SPF pitchers were aided by center. Anthony Scalfaro walked to should be emailed to the co-coordina­ Mike Lauricella doubled home strong defensive efforts from short­ load the bases. Daniel Lesce and tor, Mike McGlynn, at Burke. In the sixth, with Michael stop Leichner, third baseman Raszka, Connor Thompson each drove in a [email protected] for the week Klotz having relieved Burke, second baseman Milo, first baseman run before Mike Spaeth slapped a ending June 27, and to Frank DeSantis Livingston loaded the bases with one Murphy and catchers Nick Gianni two-run base hit to left. Nowell and at [email protected]_ffom out and the No. 5 hitter ripped the and Sands. Ezra came through a second time, June 28 to July 3, and then to Mike first pitch to third where Colin Grimm Raszka was the SPF's hitting star driving in the last two runs. McGlynn again after that The fourth made a spectacular play on one hop, Westfield...a Designers dream. 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Steve Kreutzerfl) 44.JoeSchurlg WESTFIELD NEW CONSTRUCTION pitchers combined on a two-hitter, 20. Andrew Ross(5) 45. AWaaaerman Pi* led by Berger and Grimm’s two shut­ 21. Quald Kapadla(3) 46. J. Wasserman out innings apiece. Klotz and Kevin 22. Frank Dlsantls(3) 47. Mike Muroff 23. Michael Manders/l) 48. ErikSandstodt Maroney did outstanding work and 24. Michael McCrea(1) 49. Steve Lee Burke pitched the seventh to record 25. Andrew Cohen(3) 50. Melvin Dlep the save. 51. Henry Williams Jr. The Diamond Dogs scored two The number (#) indicates total first-inning runs. Maroney singled, games played. * - Match was played Berger was hit with a pitch and Burke in the past two-week period. Those poked an RBI single. Tyler Della who did not play may have dropped Badia belted an RBI double. positions in the ladder. Spacious ranch in beautiful, private setting. From foyer French drs lead to LR, banquet size DR. Eik to patio, adjacent to FR w/corner frplc & lush property. 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Pumjcation M rstftrih T ra it rr and The Scotch Plalnx - Fan wood TIMES Thunday, July 1, 2004 More Letters to the Editor ) WF Citizen Charges Mayor McDermott With Creating “Divisive” Atmosphere I find ii incredibly ironic, having been have single-handedly ensured that in attendance at the town council m at­ Westfield will remain, not only divisive ing where the mayor announced his but now an even more frustrating and “new" plan for redevelopment, that the dangerous place to live word divisive was used so frequently and Peter Gallagher with such apparent concern. Both the Westfield. NJ mayor and several members of the coun­ cil cited that the issue of redevelopment Springfield Resident was a divisive one and that perhaps by Ling the Implores WF To Add instead of two. the divisive feelings of the town would come to a close. How­ Handicapped Parking ever, 1 believe that the mayor knew, all On June 4, I called the Westfield too well, that by making the decision Parking Department staling that I am a PENNYWISE.. .Students in Beth Billings' fourth-grade class at Franklin El­ driver with a handicapped placard living ementary School in Westfield organized a school-wide penny drive from May 17 (once again) a north vs. south side de­ bate, he might just get this referendum in Park Place. Springfield adjoining to 21, which raised $2,163.32 for endangered animals. Pictured, above, the Westfield, and that I hank, shop and dine students hold a large check made payable to the World Wildlife Fund. Classmates pushed through Regardless of the fact THE (ill.I.MORE GIRLS...Party girls from Westfield gathered in Atlantic that the site he has chosen was singled in Westfield with friends and family Samantha Furst and Alexandra Hoffman thought of the concept for the drive. about 20 to 30 times a year. Cltjr last month for the hachelorette party of Krissy Glllmore. Pictured above, out as the worst possible location in the from left to right are l-auren Beck. Colleen Flood, Cara Herrick Foerst, Aldeen I asked if they would consider assign­ parking study Regardless of the fact O'Keefe. Christine Bland, Audrey Sparks. Marcle Williams and Kate ing one handicapped parking spot within that the intersections are too small and McClintock. Not shown is photographer Ms. Glllmore. White House Fellowship the proximity of the schools and daycares each area of the yellow marked delivery are too close. Regardless of the fact that spots within the downtown area as handi­ shoppers still cite the lot behind the capped parking after 6 p.m., and Satur­ | See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com i) Garnered by O ’Hanlon Rialto as the most coveted. Regardless day and Sunday. This would be an aid to of the fact that there is an overwhelming me and other handicapped drivers who WESTFIELD - On June 21. The ter of Business Administration from lack of support by the residents of this want to shop and dine in the evenings White House announced that Patrick The Harvard Business School. He town. and weekends. O' Hanlon of Westfield was appointed also earned a Bachelor of Science Over the past few months. I have been He informed me he would pass my a White House Fellow for a one-year degree from the U.S. Military Acad­ in awe of the solutions pul forth by request on to the Chief and look my term. Mr, O'Hanlon is among 12 regular citizens in Westfield who have telephone number I am still waiting for emy, where he was awarded a the call. individuals from across the country Commandant's Wreath and placed been successfully coming up with new ideas to solve the mismanagement of the to serve in this capacity. in the top 5 percent of his class for Samuel Kimmelman parking situation. And because of their Mr. O'Hanlon. 36, is Vice Presi­ Springfield leadership and physical fitness. due diligence, as opposed to the dent of Finance for MBIA in Armonk, The 2004-2005 Class of White administration’s, the blatant disregard PUBLIC NOTICE N.Y.. where he develops and im ple­ House Fellow represents a diverse for real numbers was revealed when it BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ments financial strategies, executes cross-section of professions includ­ was shown that even the simplest of PLANNING BOARD capital market transactions, manages ing business, law, non-profit, finance tasks, the validation of the commuter waiting list, was embarrassingly sus­ Notice is hereby given that on July 19. business development and analyzes and consulting. Additionally, three 2004 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the inveslmen! opportunities for a $9 branches of the military are repre­ pect, and the may or had no choice but to Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine billion company. sented among the Fellows. change gears, take the attention off the Avenue. Fanwood. New Jersey the Plan­ south side and put all his efforts into the Formerly. Mr. O'Hanlon worked as The program is designed to pro­ ning Board will hold a public hearing for a north. Because it seems that the motto of minor subdivision at 351 Terrill Road. an Associate in the Capital Markets vide gifted and motivated Ameri­ this mayor is to build a deck, any deck, Fanwood. New Jersey also known as Block Group at Goldman Sachs. He received cans with firsthand experience in the in any possible. Bravo Mr. Mayor. You 49, Lot 6 as shown on the Fanwood Tax the John C. Whitehead Award for process of governing the nation and Map excellence in marketing and com­ a sense of personal involvement in Sec. 12.04 .E .2 Vanance Requested Mini­ PUBLIC NOTICE mum lot width; Permitted: 75 feet; Present. pleted the U.S. Army Ranger School the leadership of society. 50.22 feet; Proposed: 50.22 feet (lot 6.02). BOROUGH OF FANWOOD and served as a Tank Platoon Leader In return for his participation, Mr. 55.00 feet (lot 6.01) PLANNING BOARD during Operation Desert Storm. O' Hanlon is expected to return to his Sec. 12 04.E4 Vanance Requested Mini­ Elegant yet easy best describes this ranch-style home set on a large, A leader of multiple cavalry units, former or new occupation more ex­ Notice is hereby given that on July 19. mum Front Yard (E F Y .D ); Permitted: 3624 2004 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Halt of the feet; Present: 33.32 feet; Proposed 33.32 professionally landscaped property in Clark. Quality details such including a 141-soldier company he perienced in public policy decision­ Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martino feet (lot 6.01) trained for combat and peacekeep­ making and better prepared to con­ Avenue, Fanwood. New Jersey the Plan­ Sec. 12.04.E.4 Vanance Requested Mini- as the entry foyer, dentil moldings, hardwood floors, beamed ing missions, Mr. O'Hanlon received tribute to national affairs, thereby ning Board will hold a public hearing for an m umFrontVard(E.F.Y.D); Permitted: 57.82 ceilings, built-in cabinetry, and abundant windows create an the Draper Armor LeadershipAward. fulfilling the program's mission. addition at 166 Belvidere Avenue, Fanwood, feet; Present -; Proposed: 97.22 feet New Jersey also known as Block 104, Lot 18 Sec 12.04.E.5 Variance Requested: Mini­ ambiance of sophistication and style. The large family room, with Currently, he serves as a Major in as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map. mum Side Yard; Permitted: 10 feet; Present. the U.S. Army Reserve. He also Sec. 184-110E(5) Vahance Requested: 4.95 feet; Proposed: 4.95 feet (lot 6.0) wood burning fireplace, provides refuge from the trials of the day. serves as a Mentor at Student Spon­ Nathaniel Brevard Side Yard Setback; Permitted: 8 feet; Sec. 12.04.E.9 Variance Requested: Max The finished basement room has an updated full bath and provides sor Partners, an organization target­ Present: 6.7feet; Proposed: 6.7feet (exten­ Coverage by Building Improvements; Per­ Granted Scholarship sion) mitted; 35% : Present; 58.9%; Proposed: a myriad of options. The yard is a private, quiet oasis, surrounded ing at-risk youth, and as a volunteer Sec 184-110E(9) Variance Requested: 45.7% (lot 6.01). 72.5% (lot 6.02) WESTFIELD - Nathaniel Brevard and educator at Streetwise, teaching Building Coverage; Permitted: 25%; Present: ’ The application will also seek such other by mature plantings and seasonal blossoms. A flagstone patio job skills to adults. of Westfield has been awarded the 19.8%; Proposed: 26.8% relief as may be determined necessary at the public hearing based upon review of the creates the base for entertaining, while the private deck and hot Mr. O' Hanlon was awarded a Mas- Jackie Robinson/Prudential Finan­ Sec. 184-110E(10) ariance Requested: cial Scholarship, a four-year award. Impersious Coverage: Permitted: 35%; application or amendment(s) to the applica­ Present: 7 feet +; Proposed: 45.0% tion. tub encourages relaxation. Presented for $435,000. Jeremy Lipstein Earns Each year, more than 6.000 high The application will also seek such other All interested persons may be present school seniors apply for the gram, relief as may be determined necessary at and heard. For additional information or your private tour call: Colgate Dean’s Award which was named for the baseball the public hearing based upon review of the The tile pertaining to this application is SCOTCH PLAINS - Jeremy player and social activist, Jackie application or amendment(s) to the applica­ available for public inspection during normal tion business hours from the Secretary of the Manalice Rxan, Sales Associate Lipstein, the son of Pamela Robinson. 'All interested persons may be present Board at the Administration Office of the 908-233-4693, Direct Dial Brownstein and Kenneth Lipstein of Nathaniel graduated from Newton and heard. Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Scotch Plains, received the Dean’s South High School in June, where he The file pertaining to this application is Avenue. Fanwood. New Jersey. [email protected] Award for academic excellence dur- participated in the Saxophone Jazz available for public inspection during normal Robert H. Kraus, Esq. bysirifi?* hour? from ttie$qcretary p i thq ... ..jiWSv *Ro,h■ inOfej 's'etneSW *t Cam bo and earned aCentifirate of Boftncfrat the Administration OKiceo of the Park Avenue Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. Merit for this study of Chinese. Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 A member of the Colgate’s Class He plans to attend Williams Col­ Avenue. Fanwood. New Jersey. for of 2007. he is concentrating in eco­ lege in Williamstown, Mass, in the Michael F. and Jennifer A. Campion Martin & Lieselotte Schmiede ft? 03 166 Beh/idere Avenue 351 Terrill Road nomics. 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Publication Shanna Eisner Graduates Wilson School Participates University of Vermont In Nationwide Research WESTFIELD - Wilson Elemen­ son School to talk to the staff and tary School in Westfield recently par­ document the physical aspects of the President of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity WESTFIELD - On May 23. ticipated in a nationwide research school, which may or may not en­ for Women, and was the Public Re­ Shanna Eisner of Westfield gradu­ project on how children travel to and courage walking and hiking. lations representative of the Univer­ ated from (he University of Vermont from school. with a Bachelor of Science degree in sity of Vermont Senior Class Coun­ Sapana Parikh. a re­ Social Work and Special Education. cil. search associate from The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shanna was an aclivc volunteer the University of North Averell Eisner of Westfield, Shanna with the University of Vermont Reads Carolina at Chapel Hill, was the 2004 recipient of the Out­ and Counts program, City Kids, and visited the school in the standing Community Service Award Big Buddies. final phase of a national front the University of Vermont So­ evaluation of walk-to- cial Work Department. Jeydel, Nehmer Earn school programs as pan Shanna was an inductee of the of the university's re­ TOWERK (The Organization of Haverford Degrees search on physical ac­ Women Exemplifying Reason and WESTFIELD- Westfield residents tivity and active travel Responxibi lity) Honor Society. Mem­ Patricia Ellen Jeydel and Rachel to and from school. bers are nominated by faculty and Nehmer received bachelor’s degrees The Center for Disease administrators based on excellence from Haverford College in Haveriford. Control in Atlanta G a in leadership, community service and Pa. during commencement exercises Provided support and academics. The organization was on May 16. funding for the study, founded to promote and foster Patricia, the daughter of Mr. and OUTDOOR SCIENCE...Edison Intermediate School sixth graders and their while the BRAKES ( Bik­ women's leadership and community Mrs. Richard Jeydel of Westfield, teachers enjoyed one of their last science classes of the year at Tamaques Park ers, Runners And Kids service at the university. received a Bachelor of Arts degree in In Westfield. Students conducted science experiments at five different lab are Entitled to Safety) She served as Treasurer and later Sociology. stations in the park that included scientific illustrations, stream study and Group of Westfield coor­ Rachel, the daughter of Steven stream speed, water analysis, pond habitat inventory, and soil analysis. The dinated the study with the Nehmer of Westfield, was granted a Gregory Engel Named students recorded observations in the park to complete a science field guide. The cooperation and partici­ Bachelor of Science degree in Biol­ following week, the guide was used as a teaching tool in the classroom. One of pation of Wilson School To Colby Dean’s List ogy, with honors. the school nurses and several parent volunteers also accompanied the students staff, parents and students. WESTFIELD - Gregory Engel of and teachers during this second annual science day at the park. A p p roxim ately 19 Westfield was named to the spring Pearl Shaykevich Graduates schools from across the 2004 semester Dean's List at Colby country participated. College in Waterville. Me. Pennsylvania State Univ. SIDEWALK CHECK...Inspecting the sidewalks Wilson School was the A member of the Class of 2007, WESTFIELD - Pearl Shaykevich, Tyler Patla of WF Receives outside Wilson Elementary School in Westfield are only New Jersey school Gregory is majoring in biology with the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sapana Parikh, a research associate from the Uni­ involved in the project. a neuroscience concentration. The Shaykevich, received a Bachelor of versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wilson The 10-month pro­ son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Engel Science degree from The Pennsylva­ Deans List Commendation School's BRAKES (Bikers, Runners And Kids are gram, which began last Entitled to Safety) Group representative Sara of Westfield, he is a Westfield High nia State University in University October, examined the Clarkson. School graduate. Park, Pa. during commencement ex­ WESTFIELD - Tyler Patla of man honor society. ercises on May 15. Westfield was named to the Dean's Majoring in physics and econom­ number of students who Ms. Parikh also awarded a check to Pearl graduated from The Penn­ List with Distinction at Duke Uni­ ics, Tyler is on the club baseball and walk or cycle to school and what, if Fairfield Univ. Honors Wilson School in thanks for their co­ sylvania State University with a de­ versity in Durham, N.C. for the spring club golf teams. He is also a member any. trends can be observed through­ operation with the study. The results of Edward Hogan of WF gree in Secondary Education and a 2004 semester. of "On Tap," Duke University’s tap- out the year. the research will provide the Wilson minor in History. She is a graduate of Tyler achieved a 4.0 average, put­ dancing troupe. Children were regularly surveyed WESTFIELD - Fairfield Univer­ community and Westfield school at Westfield High School. ting him in the top 1 percent of his A 2003 graduate of Westfield High throughout the study to track walk­ large w ith ideas on how to encourage sity in Fairfield, Conn, has announced college. As a result, he was inducted School, Tyler is the son of Mr, and ing and biking habits. As part of the that Edward Hogan of Westfield was the habit of walking or biking to school. Berkeley College Tells into Phi Eta Sigma, Duke’s fresh­ Mrs. Raymond Patla of Westfield. final phase, Ms. Parikh visited Wil­ named to the Dean's List for the spring 2004 semester. A graduate of Martoccia Graduation Westfield High School, he is major­ AREA - Berkeley College has re­ ‘Name The Bee’ Competition ing in computer engineering and ported that Mountainside resident expects to graduate in May of 2005. Krista Martoccia, who matriculated on the Bergen campus, garnered an Captured by Jen DiGiorgio Associate's Degree in Interior Design WESTFIELD - The Westfield mascot to be named “Zippy.” In the during commencement exercises. II Recreation Department held a "Name future, “Zippy” will be printed on The Bee” contest in April, which the department's fliers, shirts and Bachelor of Science was won by Franklin Elementary other items. WESTFIELD GRADUATES...Newark Academy in Livingston has reported School fifth grader Jen DiGiorgio. Honorable mention awards for cre­ Earned by Mandrillo that Westfield seniors, pictured, left to right, Alexandra Ackerman, Paul The department sent fliers to the ativity were also given to Devin WESTFIELD - Joseph Mandrijlo. Cobuzzi, Jr„ Maria Hove and Eric Weinberg, graduated during Commence­ ment Exercises on June 13. Alexandra will attend the University of Hartford, elementary schools, which chal­ Kieman, a Wilson Elementary School the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mandrillo Paul will study at Washington & Lee University, Maria will attend The College lenged the students to create a clever first grader. She submitted the name of Westfield, received his Bachelor of of New Jersey, and Eric will matriculate at Brandeis University. name for the department’s mascot, of “Champ Bee Ion." Katie Rembisz, Science degree in Business Manage­ the Be Active, Be Healthy “Bee." a third grader at Jefferson Elementary ment from Rutgers University. West Chester Univ. Approximately 450 entries were re­ School chose ‘The Pollenator." and A high honors student of the Colby College Honors ceived by the department. Corie Barrow, another Jefferson stu­ Rutgers School of Business, he was Greek Honor Society Jen’s winning entry called for the dent, submitted "Rugbee." awarded membership to the Golden Elizabeth Schundler Key Society and Beta Gamma Sigma, Welcomes Gundrum the National Honor Society for busi­ WESTFIELD - The Office for WESTFIELD - Elizabeth ness collegiate students. Greek Life and Student Organizations Schundler of Westfield was named Joseph is a business analyst with at West Chester University in West to the spring 2004 semester Dean’s Accenture, Ltd., a technology-con­ Chester, Pa. has announced that, due to List at Colby College in Waterville, sulting firm in Florham Park. her academic excellence, Westfield Me. WESTFIELD GRADUATE...Westfield resident Kristen Gundrum has been The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. resident Sarah Hansen was among the 48 inducted into Gamma Sigma Alpha Russell Schundler of Westfield and a members of the Class of 2004 to graduate Academic Greek Honor Society. graduate of Westfield High School, during the 110th Kent Place School Com­ A member of Alpha Xi Delta, Elizabeth is a member of the Colby’s mencement on June 5. Sarah graduated Kristen will join more than 2,500 Class of 2004. She is majoring in cum laude with departmental honors in Greek scholars on over 150 cam­ mathematics, science and Spanish. A physics and mathematical science, member of the Math Honor Society and puses in this organization. with a minor in German, Spanish Honor Society , she also partici­ pated as a member of the yearbook staff and Social Committee. Sarah served as Julianne Mandrillo Graduates president of the Campus Ambassadors. She also played soccer and ran winter and spring track, where she received all- Pennsylvania State University stale. WESTFIELD - Julianne University in State College, Pa. with Leadership Conference Mandrillo, the daughter of Mr. and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Mrs. Joseph Mandrillo of Westfield, Relations and minors in Business, Attended by Mccabe graduated The Pennsylvania State Women’s Studies and American WESTFIELD - James Mccabe of Studies. Westfield, a member of the Class of Albert Thrower, Jr. Julianne graduated with distinc­ BEE CHAMPION...Westfield Recreation Director Bruce Kaufmann recog­ 2005, was chosen to participate in tion as a Dean’s List student with nized the accomplishments of “Name The Bee” contest winner Jen DiGiorgio Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Kaufmann, Assistant Director Dee MacKay, the National Student Leadership Earns Degree, Award membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, as well as the Tom DiGiorgio, Lisa DiGiorgio, and Jen. Conference (NSLC!, a leadership SPECIAL HONOR...Irina WESTFIELD - Albert Thrower, Golden Key Honor Society. development program for outstand­ Sheremetyeva of Westfield has been Jr., the son of Dr. Patricia and Dr. She is also a member of the Order Cornelius Banta Placed ing high school students. recognized as one of Comcast’s Lead­ Albert Thrower of Westfield, E d u c a tio n W h s C o n tin u e d ers and Achievers with a $1,000 grant of Omega, a Greek Honor Society While attending the NSLC, James graduated cum laude from Colgate On Academy Honor Roll from The Comcast Foundation Tor that awards students who demon­ Prom Pages S ct 9; M o re had the opportunity to study, experi­ University in Hamilton, N.Y. on her outstanding commitment to com­ strate leadership and scholarship WESTFIELD — Cornelius ence, and develop the skills and traits May 16. lulu cation on Page 19 munity service. Irina is a 2004 gradu­ within the Greek community. Fitzpatrick Banta, Jr. of Westfield that define and identify a leader. He He also received the Dean’s ate of Westfield High School. She will As a member of the Delta Zeta achieved Honors at Mercersburg Acad­ attended special workshops and attend Rutgers University in the fall. Award for academic excellence National Sorority, Julianne served emy in Mercersburg, Pa. for the spring classes where he studied the distinc­ She is the daughter of Valeriy and during the spring 2004 semester. the organization as Public Relations Bushinger, Koeppel term. The 10th grader is the son of Mr. tions of leadership. Farida Sheremetyeva of Westfield. A 2000 graduate of Delbarton Chairperson and Greek Sing Chair­ and Mrs. Cornelius Banta of Westfield. School in Morristown, Albert con­ Named to Dean’s List person. centrated in economics. Robert C. Byrd Scholarship She was a member of the Commu­ AREA - The Martin J. Whitman Brian Chiger Graduates nications and Hospitality Commit­ School of Management at Syracuse tees for Pennsylvania State University in Syracuse, N.Y. has University of Rochester Earned by Meghana Limaye University’s Dance Marathon, the named Brett Bushinger of Scotch WESTFIELD - Brian Chiger of largest student-run philanthropy in Plains and David Koeppel of Westfield graduated cum laude from WESTFIELD - The slate Depart­ is administered by the state DOE. Westfield to the Dean’s List for the the University of Rochester in Roch­ ment of Education (DOE) has re­ The grants are awarded to the most the nation. Julianne is a marketing coordina­ spring 2004 semester. ester N Y on May 16 with a Bach­ ported that Westfield High School academically talented members of Brett is a senior majoring in ac­ elor of Arts Degree in Psychology. student Meghana Limaye is among iiigh school graduating classes. The tor with American International counting and finance. David is a The son or Mr. and Mrs. Matthew 2(18 students in the state selected as students compete against other ap­ Group (AIG), a leading general in­ freshman majoring in marketing Chiger of Westfield, Brian is a a 2004 Robert C. Byrd Scholarship plicants within each of New Jersey’s surance and life insurance corpora­ tion in Berkeley Heights. She is a management. Westfield High School graduate. winner. 13 congressional districts. Over 1,500 The federal scholarship program applications were received. Westfield High School graduate. Meghana will receive $1,500 per Travis Kipping Receives Colby College Honors year, contingent on federal funding, for four years of study at any accred­ Bachelor of Arts Degree ited college or university. Students Margaret Smith of WF FANWOOD - The University of who maintain fulltime status and WESTFIELD - Colby College in Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. has an­ exhibit satisfactory academic Waterville, Me, has placed Westfield nounced that Fanwood residentTravis progress are entitled to renew the resident Margaret Smith on the spring -Kipping graduated with a Batlielut j f~ scho larship each year.------3004 nem tiitgr Dean's List:------Ait., dx-gist tit Oicmistier uii May 1 6 . Mcghdlia’a ^kviiuii was hosed on A mcrr.be. a f iln. Class ut zouo, POETIC VISIT...Maria Mazziotti The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kipping, her college entrance examination Margaret is majoring in history and Glllan. author of six books of poems as Travis is a graduate of Scotch Plains- scores, class ranking, grade point human development (independent). well as co-editor of the acclaimed lit­ Fanwood High School. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ average and other factors, including erary anthologies “Unsettling ward Smith, she is a graduate of academic honors and responses to an America,’* was the guest poet at Kate Walsh Graduates Mount Saint Mary Academy in essay question. Her school also nomi­ Westfield High School in June. Her Watchung. nated her. visit was made possible due to a grant Fairfield University awarded to English teacher Elizabeth Muller by the Education Fund of WESTFIELD - Fairfield Univer­ University of Scranton Edward Smith Receives Westfield. Ms. Giilan read poetry se­ sity in Fairfield, Conn, awarded a de­ lections, most of which reflected on gree to Kate Walsh of Westfield during Notes Area Graduates Dean’s List Recognition her personal experiences from child­ its 54th commencement May 23. BERKELEY HEIGHTS - Ber­ WESTFIELD - Westfield resident hood through her present day obser­ The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John vations of human nature. The poetry keley Heights residents John Dotto Edward Smith, the son of Mr. and Walsh of Westfield. Kate graduated Mrs. Edward Smith and a Seton Hall reading was taped for future airing on and Kevin Riley received bachelor’s cum laude with a double major in Preparatory School graduate, was Channel 36. Ms. Giilan is the recipi­ NEW FRIENDS...Kindergarteners from Evergreen Elementary School degrees from the University of communications and music and a named to the Dean's List for the ent of numerous book awards. Her Scotch Plains hatched chicks in their classrooms. The students studied anin Scranton in Scranton. Pa. on May books of poetry include “Winter minor in Asian studies. spring 2004 semester at Colby Col­ and their young as part of their science curriculum. As a culminating actlv 30. John earned a Bachelor of Arts Light," “The Weather of Old Sea­ Kate was inducted into Lambda Pi lege in Waterville, Me. eggs were brought in from Quiver Farms in an incubator. Each child turned t degree in History, while Kevin re­ sons,” “Taking Back My Name,” Eta, the national communications cared for the eggs, which finally hatched and baby chicks arrived. The chi A member of the Class of 2004, ceived a Bachelor of Science de­ “Things My Mother Told Me,” honor society. stayed at Evergreen School for about one week. The fanner returned and fa gree in Criminal Justice. Edward is majoring in philosophy “Where I Come From”, and “Italian She is a graduate of Westfield High the chicks back to the farm. Pictured, left to right, are: Dominie Gannon, K and English. Women in Black Dresses”. School’s Class of 2000. Coupe, GabrieU Macpherson and Caliie Santo Salvo. A Watchunc Communication, Inc. Pumjcatiow Jibe ffretfielh U m ber and The Scotch Plain. - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 1, 2004 rag®

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Scotch posit Insurance Corporation (FD IC ) and the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Karli Perrine of Scotch Plains, the PUBUC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE State of New Jersey Department of Banking Plains and Fanwood during com­ daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Daniel to establish a branch location at 245-249 Squad seeks persons willing to mencement ceremonies on May 23. Perrine. earned a Bachelor of Sci­ TO W N S H IP O F S C O T C H P LAIN S North Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey. train as Emergency Medical INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sean Joffe of Westfield, the son of ence degree in Management. The successful Bidder shall be required Any person wishing to comment on this Technicians. No prior exp. to submit a Performance Bond in an amount application may file his or her comments in Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joffe, received Joseph Potian of Fanwood. the son Invitations are extended to qualified Bid­ needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lie., req.. ders to bid for the following Project: equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the writing with the regional director of the FD IC a Bachelor o f Science degree in Civil of Mr. and Mrs. Marcelino Potian, amount of the accepted bid at the time of at the FD IC ’s regional office located at 20 min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. Engineering. received a Bachelor of Science de­ COLLECTION OF contract execution. A Consent of Surety Exchange Place. 4th Floor, New York, New coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or VEGETATIVE WASTE Judy Mathew of Westfield, the gree in Biology. regarding bonds required by the Contract York 10005 within 15 days from the date of 1-5pm slots are perfect for par­ Documents shall also be submitted with the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bids will be accepted only by mail or in this notice. ents of school children Childcare person to the Office of the Township Clerk, bid Sureties shall be licensed and/or autho­ The nooconfidential portions ot the appli­ reimbursement available! Mathew, garnered a Bachelor of Sci­ Evan Flath Receives Scotch Plains Municipal Building. 430 Park rized to transact business in the State of cation are on file at the appropriate FD IC ence degree in Management. Avenue, Scotch Plains. New Jersey 07076 New Jersey and be acceptable to the A u­ office and are available for public inspection Seekstraineesas Dispatchers. Min. Jacqueline Klock of Scotch Plains, Honors at Skidmore (attn: Barbara Riepe. Township Clerk) until thority. The term of the contract shall be for during regular business hours. Photocopies a period commencing November 1,2004 to 2 hrsTwk. All training provided. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John SCOTCH PLAINS - Evan Flath. a July 19.2004 of the nooconfidential portion of the applica­ The T own ship of Scotch Plains (hereinaf­ December 31.2006 with an option to renew tion file will be made available upon request Call the Recruiting Team at Klock. received a Bachelor of Sci- member of the Class of 2004 at ter Tow nship ”) shall not be responsible for for one additional period at the sole discre­ 1 T - 7/1/04, The Leader Fee: $20 91 (908) 233-2500 for details Skidmore College in Saratoga any bid mailed which is lost in transit or tion of the Township. Springs, N.Y.. earned highest honors delivered late by the Postal Service. At the The Township reserves the right to reject University of Scranton any or all bids, and to waive immaterial during the fall 2004 semester. He is above time, the bids will be publicly opened Reports Dean’s Roster and read aloud. All bids must be presented informalities, or to accept any bid which, in Making Your Biggest Investment. . . the son of Mr, and Mrs. James Flath in sealed envelopes, which are clearly the opinwn ot the Township of Scotch Plains. AREA - The University of of Scotch Plains. marked . “COLLECTION OF VEGETA­ will be in the best interest of the Township all Scranton in Scranton, Pa. has re­ TIVE W ASTE” 430 Park Avenue. Scotch in accordance with the New Jersey Local Y o u r Best! ported that three local students have PUBLIC NOTICE Plains, New Jersey 07076". No bid will be Public Contracts Law N .J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et received after the time and date specified seq. The Township shall award the bid to been named to the Dean’s List for the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS After receipt of bids, no bid may be with­ the bidders which, in the Township's sole discretion, best serves, the interest of the Betty Lynch spring 2004 semester. ALCOHOUC BEVERAGE CONTROL drawn within (60) sixty days after the date of Scotch Plains junior and health ad­ the bid opening except if provided for herein Township, Take notice that application has been The Township also reserves the right to ministration major Stephanie Poliansky Th e bid ot any bidder who consents to an • Over 25 Years Experience made to the Township of Scotch Plains for extension may be held for consideration for reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are joined Berkeley Heights residents a place-to-place transfer (expansion of pre­ a longer period of time as may be agreed not available and/or appropriated. The Town­ • Knowledge of Market Area Kathryn Miller and Kevin Riley in mises) of Charlie Brown’s Restaurant Corp , upon between bidder and the Township. ship also reserves the nght to not utilize • Integrity 6z Personalized Service earning Dean’s List commendation. trading as Charlie Brown's Steakhouse for AH bids must be on the bid forms provided these services if they are not necessary. the premises located at2376 North Avenue The selected Bidders, will, within seven • Expert Marketing (home staging, extensive Kathryn is a senior majoring in by the Township of Scotch Plains in the bid for Plenary Retail Consumption License package, Specifications and bid forms may days (7) of award of the bid. enter into an Betty Lynch internet exposure, virtual tours, and special education and Kevin is a #2016-33-012-006 heretofore issued to appropriate contract with the Township. be obtained at the Office of the Director of Broker / Sales Associate professional brochures) senior majoring in criminal justice. Charlie Brown’s Restaurant Corp., trading Public Property, 2445 Plainfield Avenue, All bidders must comply with P .L. 1975, as Charlie Brown's Steakhouse for the pre­ Chapter 127 entitled "An Act Relating to • Seasoned Professional With Outstanding Scotch Plains, between the hours of 9am Westfield Office mises located at 2376 North Avenue. ' and 3pm, Monday through Friday. Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimina­ Negotiating Skills, Whether You’re Meryl Reichbach Receives Th e persons who will hold an interest in Bid proposals and all required documents tion in connections with Certain Public C on­ 209 Central Avenue this license are. Charlie Brown's, Inc., share­ tracts and supplementing the Law Against BUYING or SELLING must be completed and submitted by the Westfield, NJ 07090 Dean's List Recognition holder, 1450U S Highway 22, Mountainside, date as set forth above. All documents I the Discrimination'approved April 16,1945(P.L • Full-Time, Licensed Assistant to Help WESTFIELD - Meryl Claudia New Jersey07092; Russell D'Anton, presi­ enclosed bid package must accompany the 1945. Chapter 169)’’ N .J.A .C. 17:27. as Handle Transaction Details dent; Charlie Brown’s Acquisition Corp.; amended from time to time, and the Ameri­ For Immediate Reply, Reichbach of Westfield a student in the bid proposal. • Committed to Customer Satisfaction, Castle Harlan Partners III, L.P.; Castle In addition to the above documents, a cans With Disability Act. 908-419-5141 (cell) University ofWisconsin-Madison School Harlan Associates III, L.P.; Castle Harlan certified check, cashier s check or bid bond All bidders must be registered with the listening to Your Needs & Expectations of Education, was named to the Dean's Partners III GP , Inc.; John K. Castle; Leonard issued by a responsible bank, trust com­ New Jersey Department of Labor to engage [email protected] • Specializing in Union & Somerset M. Harlan; Howard T . Weiss and D avid B. in public work as defined in the require­ List for the spring 2004 semester. pany or insurance company, payable to the Counties Pittaway. > ; Township ofScQtCbPlatos shall be submit­ ments listed under N .J.S.A . 34:11-5661 Office: 908-233-5555 Objections, If any, should betitede imme­ through 5655, as well aS 'N.J.A.C. 12:62-:’ ______i_jsKEffi ______1 PUBLIC NOTICE ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a diately in writing to: Barbara Riepe, Tow n- contract is awarded the bidder shall execute 1. 1 . BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ship'Clerk, Township of Scotch Plains, 430 said contract. The bid secunty shall be in the Where applicable, prevailing wage rate N/AR Circle of Excellence Sales Award - Gold Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey amount often percent (10% ) of the total shall be paid to all workers on the job as per N O T IC E T O B ID D E R S 07076. amount of the bid or Twenty Thousand N J.A .C . 34.11-56.25 et seq. 1986,87 1998-2002 N O T IC E IS H E R E B Y G IV E N that sealed Charlie Brown’s Restaurant Corp. ($20,000) whichever is lower. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Lifetime Member SJAR Distinguished Sales Club bids will be received by the Borough ot c/o Charlie Brown’s, Inc. All bid security, except the bid security of SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF International President’s Elite Fanwood (“Fanwood") for Rubberized As­ 1450 US Highway 22 the three apparent lowest responsible bid­ UNION. STATE OF NEW JERSEY COLDUJOLL phalt Emulsion Slurry Sealing on Vari­ Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 ders shall, if requested in writing, be re­ WALTER F. DINIZO B A N K e R U ous Streets, and all work incidental thereto, 1 T - 6/24/04 turned after ten days (10) from the opening DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROEPRTY and such bids shall be received, opened & 7/1/04, The Times______Fee: $59.16 of the bids (Sundays and Holidays excepted) TOWNSHIP CLERK Residential Brokfrw.f and read in public at the Borough Hall, 75 and the bids of such bidders shall be con­ BARBARA RIEPE North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer­ PUBLIC NOTICE sidered withdrawn. 1 T - 7/1 /04. The Times Fee. $99.45 sey, on Thursday, Ju ly 15,2004 at 10:00 S U P ER IO R C O U R T O F NEW J E R S E Y A.M ., local prevailing time. After the pro­ posals have been opened, they will be re­ CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY viewed and examined by Fanwood or its D O C K E T NO . F-6461 -04 representatives, the results will be made FIL E NO . 4373-03R public, but until the actual award and execu­ ev Aslanian Haley tion of a contract, Fanwood reserves its right NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT to reject all proposals. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Complete sets of the bid documents for V IO L E T M IT C H E L L A/K/A VIO­ the proposed work are on file in the Office of :Ex p e c t 'More LET TAYLOR, HER HEIRS, the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’s Municipal DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, REPRESENTATIVES AND Fanwood, New Jersey, and may be exam­ THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR ined Monday through Friday between the SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, hours of 9.00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., except TITLE AND INTEREST; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Copies may be obtained by prospective bidders Y O U ARE H E R E B Y S UM M O N ED A N D upon application to the Borough Clerk on REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & Ju ly 1, 2004 and payment of a non-re- P ELLEG RIN O , LLC, plaintiffs attorneys, fundable fee of $20.00. whose address is GATEHALL 1, Bids must be submitted by the date and PARSIPPANY, N E W JE R S E Y 07054, an time provided above; on the standard pro­ Answer to the Reforeclousre Complaint filed posal forms provided, in the manner desig­ in a Civil Action, in which FISH T W O A C ­ nated in the bid documents and required by Q U IS ITIO N S L.L.C is the plaintiff and V IO ­ the specifications; must be enclosed in a L E T M ITC H E L L A/K/A V IO L E T TA Y L O R , sealed envelope bearing the name and ad­ HER HEIRS, E T ALS; are defendants, pend­ dress of the bidder, addressed to the Bor­ ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, ough Clerk of Fanwood, with the words Chancery Division, UNION County and bear­ “Proposal for “Rubberized Asphalt Emul­ ing Docket No. F-6461-04 within thirty-five sion Slurry Sealing on Various Streets” (35) days after July 1, 2004 exclusive of placed on the outside of the envelope in the such date. If you fail to answer or appear in lower left-hand comer; and must be accom­ accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by panied by either a certified check, cashier's Default may be rendered against you for check or bid bond drawn to the order of relief demanded in the Reforeclosure Co m ­ Fanwood for not less than ten (1 0 % ) per­ plaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof Move right into this pristine 4 Bedroom and 4.5 Bath Center Spacious and completely renovated is this custom Westfield home cent of the amount of the bid, but not in of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dol­ Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Jus- Hall Colonial close to Westfield downtown, schools and New located on a quiet Stonehenge street Its renovation include: rsew lars exceotas otherwise prnvirtarthvN J S A iira r'wrrypipv OKI _ TWItOn, J6i- Yolk iiaiiaportation. Numerous updates include a renovated windows, a gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with granite counters, center 40A: 11-21. sey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Recreation Room, new Baths, new Pella windows overlooking island, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floor, luxurious All spaces on tbs forms to bs com­ CivH Practice and Procedure.. pleted by the bidder must bs completed. You are further advised that If you are the parkl new roof, new boiler & central air and a professionally Master Bedroom Suite with a private Bathroom and oversized walk- If a space or the answer to a question Is unable to obtain an attorney you may com ­ landscaped, fenced yard. Offered for $869,900. in closets and more! Offered for $960,000. not applicable, the bidder must indicate municate with the Lawyer Referral Service such with the notation “Not Applicable”. of the County of Venue and that if you cannot Fanwood reserves the right to reject any afford an attorney, you m ay communicate bid lor failure to provide any informa­ with the Legal Services Office of the County tion requested or to indicate “Not Appii- of Venue. The telephone number of such agencies are as follows. Lawyer Referral No bid may be withdrawn after sixty (60) Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services days of the date specified for the opening of Office 908-354-4340. bids except as provided for in N .J.S.A . T H E A C T IO N has been instituted for the 40A: 11-24. Bidders are required to comply purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale with the requirements of N .J.S .A . 10:5-31 certificate; 1. ft iir iL ly/b.c.ii?/). n,,m T recorded on 8/12/1998, made bv S T E V E N Tlio o^eJIiui& iiia may ouiiUini a com ­ m . D a v i s , collector of Taxes of plete set of bidding and contract forms If PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to so, they are for the convenience of bidders FIRST UNION/PLYMOUTH SPV 1 INC and are not to be detached from the speci­ and subsequently assigned to plaintiff. FISH ■ ■ . * ■ ^ i ■ fications or filled out or executed. Separate TW O ACQUISITIONS L.L.C . This covers copies of the “bid" proposal and other sub­ real estate located in PLAINFIELD, County mittals will be furnished for that purpose in of UN ION , and State of New Jersey, known duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid as L O T 13 B LO C K 603as shown on the Tax This charming 9 Roi/m English Colonial home is located on a This completely renovated, custom built 4 Bedroom Cottage style and one to be retained by the bidder for his Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of tree-lined Westfield street close to schools, downtown and home is nesded in the heart of the prestigious Gardens section of (Its) records. PLAINFIELD, and concerns premises com ­ The right is reserved by Fanwood to reject monly known as 212 COURT PLACE, NYC transportation. It boasts an updated Eat-in Kitchen, W’estfield. Exemplifying quality- craftsmanship and magnificent any or all bids if deemed to be in the interest PLAINFIELD, New Jersey formal Dining Room, laving Room with fireplace, Family appointments, this fine home represents the ideal combination of of Fanwood to do so, to waive any informali­ YOU, VIOLET MITCHELL A/K/A VIO­ Room, Recreation Room, fenced yard, hardwood floors, 3 new ties in the bids received and to accept the LET TAYLOR, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES classic detail and modem convenience and luxury . Call today for lowest responsible bid. AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Bathrooms and more! (WSF 0388) Offered for $699,900. elevations and plans. (WSF 0386) Offered for $1.5 Million Any prospective bidder who wishes to AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUC­ challenge a bid specification or any aspect CESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND IN­ of the bidding process shall file such chal­ T E R E S T , are made party defendants to the lenges in writing with the Borough Clerk o< above foreclosure action because you are the Borough of Fanwood no less than three the owners of a property which is the subject Colciwell Banker jujgg business days prior to date specified in this of the above entitled action notice for the opening of the bids. Chal­ DATED: June 24.2004 lenges filed after that time shall be consid­ Donald F. Phelan. C O L D U i e t L ered void and ha ving no impact on Fanwood Clerk of the Superior Court B A N k e R C or the award of a contract. of New Jersey Eleanor McGovern CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. Borough Clerk 1 Gatehall Drive Borough of Fanwood Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1 T - 7/1 /D4, The Tim es Fee: $76.50 1 T - 7/1 /04, The Leader Fee: $67.32 P*ge 18 Thurwiny, Jnly I, 8004 TUB ftalfi rift lir n b e r and The Scotch Plain* - Fan wood TIMES A Watchunc Communications, Inc. Publication Marguerite Taylor, 80, Registered Nurse; DEATH NOTICE Scotch Plains Woman’s Club President "™" ^ U l l U w n E S James B. Golding, 38, Worked as an ADA Marguerite Taylor, 80, of Scotch Bom in Valhalla. N.Y, she had DEATH NOTICE Plains died on Tuesday. June 22. at lived in the Bronx, N.Y. before com ­ In Manhattan District Attorney’s Office her home. ing to New Jersey in 1938. She had James B. Golding. 38, of Westfield School. lived in Bound Brook and then in Gudrun Chehayl, Traveled the World; died on Friday. June 11, after a long He belonged to the Bayshore Salt­ Plainfield before moving to Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE illness at Memorial Sloan-Kettering water Flyrodders Fishing Club, Plains in 1957. Helped Establish Veterinary Practice BOARD OP EDUCATION Cancer Center in New York City. He was predeceased by his brother, A Bound Brook High School WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY p^Qudrun Ellen Chehayl, nee world, including all the European Born on January 11, 1966 in Long Edward Golding; his maternal grand alumna, Mrs. Taylor went on to gradu­ NOTICE T O BIOOCR8 Hertnansen, passed away peacefully and Scandinavian countries, most of Branch, he had lived in Westfield for father, James B. Cleary, and his pa­ ate as a registered nurse from the amongst her family and friends at the Caribbean Islands, Central three years, and was previously from ternal grandparents, John and Ellen NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Muhlenberg School of Nursing. Her Summerhouse Assisted Living in seated bids win be received by the Board of America, Japan, Australia, New New York City and Middletown. Golding. class was the last class o f the United Education o< the Town of Westfield, New Naples, Fla., on the evening of June Zealand and Israel. Mr. Golding was an Assistant Dis­ Surviving are his wife of four years. Jersey, to the Board of Education office, 302 Stales Nurse Cadet Corp. 23,2004. She took her leave with the She and her family hosted many trict Attorney for the Manhattan Dis­ Linda Maguire; his parents, Edward Elm Street, Westfield. New Jersey07090 at After graduation, she had worked same grace and dignity with which guests from India through the Ex­ trict Attorney’s Office, where he had Golding and Ann Cleary Golding of 10:00 AM (Prevailing Time) on Ju ly 14, as a charge nurse -at Muhlenberg she lived her life. 2004 at which time bids win be publicly periment for International Living, worked for over 16 years. Middletown; four brothers and two Hospital and. In later years, at the opened and read aloud for: Guddy, the first child of Danish and she never tired of describing her He graduated from the University sisters-in-law. Michael and Kelli Westfield Convalescent Center. immigrants, was bom on January 15, •PLATFORM S A N D F L O O R TILE own tour of India. She also was a Girl of Scranton and New York Law Golding of Middletown, John She was President and Treasurer W ORK A T A U D ITO R IU M A T 1921 on an lvanhoe. Minn, dairy Scout leader and a member of the Golding of Atlanta. Thomas and Tara of the Scotch Plains Woman’s Club WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, R-3212" farm, and until entering school spoke Rake ami Hoe Garden Club. Guddy Steven D. Fisher, 58 Golding of Middletown and Daniel and a member of the Scotch Plains Plans and Specifications will be available only Danish. After graduating from expressed her artistic talenLs through Steven Downey Fisher, 58,'of Golding of Red Bank; a sister and on July 5.2004 Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor also Dunellen High School in Dunelien. her weaving, and she shared those Westfield died on Sunday, June 13, brother-in-law, Annmarie and James Plans, specifications, form of bid, con­ volunteered with Meals on Wheels N.J., she spent 13 months with rela­ talents with her many friends in the at his home. McCarthy of Middletown; his ma­ tract and bond for the proposed work and and the Youth Employment Service. tives in Denmark, returning to the other contract documents thereto, as pre­ Westfield Weavers Guild. She trea­ Bom in Los Angeles, he had lived ternal gtandmother, Agnes Cleary of She was predeceased by her hus­ pared by M Disko Associates, are on file in United States just before the start of sured the many summers she spent at in South Orange before moving to Keansburg; an aunt and uncle, Mary band. Arthur S. Taylor. Jr., in 2001. their offices at 151 Sum m er Avenue. World War II on the last ship to travel her home “down the shore” in Westfield 29 years ago. and Dominic Difalco of Long Island; Kenilworth. New Jersey07033, and may be Surviving are two sons. Alan S. without being blacked out. Her affin­ Loveladies, N.J. In Naples, she was Mr. Fisher had been a corporate a si ster-in- law and her husband, Diane examined at the office of M Disko Associ­ Taylor of Fanwood and Randy Tay­ ity for Danish culture was reflected ates during normal business hours a member of the Countryside and bond trader with Bear Steams in and Warren Hinkson of Quebec, lor of Danbury, Conn.; a daughter, Bidders will be furnished with a copy of in her simplicity of style and in the Windstar Country Clubs. Manhattan before retiring in 1993. Canada; his mother-in-law and fa­ Nancy Taylor Worth of Middlesex; the Plans and Specifications by the Engi­ Danish Christmas traditions that she Gudrun was predeceased by her Previously, he worked for First Bos­ ther-in-law, John and Jean Maguire neer, upon proper notice and payment of a two sisters. Anna Wilson and Mary passed on to her children and grand­ husband and by her beloved son, ton and Lehman Brothers, both in of New Hampshire; his nieces and check 1or Fifty-five ($55.00) Dollars for Spinabelli; a brother, Robert Rizzon, children. each set. payable to M DISKO ASSOCI­ Paul George. She is survived by two M anhattan. nephews, Nora and Kerrin McCarthy, and two grandchildren. A T E S , said cost being the reproduction Guddy worked as a supervisor at sons, Peter William of Naples, Fla. Mr. Fisher received a bachelor’s Tara and Brendan Golding, and Alex Funeral services were held on Sat­ price of the documents and is not return­ New Jersey Bell until a young veteri­ and Robert John of Flemington, N.J.; degree from the University of South Hinkson. and beloved cousins. able urday, June 26. at the Scotch Plains narian, Clarence J. Chehayl, visited' her daughter, Patricia Ann Linke of Carolina. A Funeral Liturgy was held on Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci­ Baptist Church. Interment followed her family's dairy farm. They mar­ fications) provide for the awarding of ail the Newtown, Conn.; her son-in-law. He was past President of Twin Wednesday, June 16, at St. M ary’s at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. work to the lowest qualified bidder under a ried in 1946, and shortly thereafter Robert Linke, and her daughter-in- Brooks Country Club in Watchung. Roman Catholic Church in Arrangements were by the Memo­ single contract. her younger sister, Polly, married law, Elizabeth Chehayl. She will be Surviving are his wife of 35 years. Middletown. Burial took place in the The guaranty accompanying the bid shall rial Funeral Home. 155 South Av­ Clarence’s best friend, also a veteri­ greatly missed by her grandchildren. Helen Carcich Fisher; a daughter, Mount Olivet Cemetery in be given in the amount of ten percent (10% ) enue in Fanwood. narian. of the bid and may be given at the option of Laurel, Halley. Daniel, Casy and Elizabeth Downey Fisher of Brook­ Middletown. Memorial donations may be made the bidder by a Certified Check or Bid Bond Clarence and Guddy chose Catherine, and by her great-grand­ lyn, N.Y.; a son, Michael Lynch Arrangements were by the John F. to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. from a reputable insurance company. Westfield, N.J. to start the Westfield son. Drew. She also leaves her brother, Fisher of Hoboken, and a brother, Pfleger Funeral Home of If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidders P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains 07076. Veterinary Clinic. The focus of the Knud Hermansen. and sisters Polly Raymond Fisher of Florence. S.C. Middletown. must be prequalified by the New Jersey July 1.2004 veterinary clinic quickly gave way Department of the Treasury, Division of Beattie and Ann Byrd. A Funeral Mass was held on Thurs­ In lieu of flowers, donations may from cows and horses to dogs and Building and Construction, prior to the date PUBLIC NOTICE Visitation will be Monday, July 5, day, June 17, at St. Helen's Roman be made in the memory of James to bids are received. Any bid submitted under cats as the area became a New York from 4 to 8 p.nt. at the Dooley Colo­ Catholic Church in Westfield, fol­ Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer the terms of the New Jersey statutes not SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD bedroom community. For over 20 nial Home. 556 Westfield Avenue in lowing the funeral from the Higgins Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, including a copy of a valid and active BOARD OF EDUCATION years, they lived next to the practice. PrequalificatiorVCIassification Certificate wiH U N IO N C O U N T Y , N E W J E R S E Y Westfield. A memorial service at the and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral N.Y. 10087. Letters of condolence be rejected as being nonresponsive to bid Family life was inextricably entwined funeral home will begin at 10a.m. on Home in Westfield. Cremation! took INVITATION TO BID may be e-mailed to requirements. with the practice. Tuesday, July 6, with interment at place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Pflegerfft@aokcom. All bidders must be prequalified in accor­ N O T IC E IS H ER EB Y G IV E N that sealed Guddy was former President of Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. A Hillside. Juty 1,2004 dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as proposals will be received by the Scotch both the Auxiliary of the New Jersey amended by Chapter 180. Laws of 1968 as Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Union luncheon reception will follow. In Memorial donations may be made set lorth in Instructions to Bidders. County, New Jersey, for Lease Purchase Veterinary Association and of Mo­ lieu of flowers, please honor her life to Helping Hands and Hearts, St. See it all on the Web! Labor in connection with the project shall Financing. bile Meals of Westfield. She also was by making donations to the Naples Helen's Parish Center, 1600 Rahway be paid not less than wages as listed in Th e official bid opening will be held, at the a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary Inter­ Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Avenue. Westfield 07090. www.goIeader.com Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur­ Business Administrator's office of the Scotch national. Her travels for conventions July 1,2004 suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey Plains-Fanwood Board ol Education. Ever­ Drive. Naples, Fla. 34112. July 1.2004 Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of green Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch and pleasure took her all over the Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are Plains, New Jersey 07076, at 2:00 PM pre­ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE higher for each class of labor vailing time, July 14,2004, and will be opened T O W N O F W E S T F IE L D trary to the requirements of Sections: Bidding shall be in conformance with the and read immediately thereafter. Theodore R. Frank, Chief of Personnel; BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT applicable requirements of N.S.J.A. Bidders are required to comply with all 11 0 6 E .6 ,11.06E7,12.04E.1 & 12.04F.1 of 18 A 18 A-1 et seq., pertaining to the "Public requirements ot the Public Schools Con­ The Board ot Adjustment of the Tow n of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­ School Contracts Law." tracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq.. Active at Calvary Lutheran Church Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday quires a minimum side yard setback of 15 Bidders are required to comply with the P .L, 1975, C , 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) and with Juty 12, 2004 in the Council Chambers at feet. 10.46 feet is existing and proposed. requirements of Affirmative Action Regula­ all other Federal Laws and New Jersey Theodore Russell Frank, a long­ Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard tion P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (N JA C 17:27). Statutes not specitled herein. time Westfield resident, died on Street. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. setback of 35 feet. 21 feet is proposed. Westfield; Masonic Lodge No. 72 to hear and consider the following appeals Ordinance requires a maximum Floor Area Bids may be held by the Board of Educa­ Bid Specifications can be obtained by Wednesday, June 23, at Muhlenberg tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days contacting The Apris Group, Ltd.. (973) in Secaucus, Hudson, and Past Presi­ for variance from the requirements ot the Ratio of 35%. 3 5.1 9% is proposed. Ordi­ from the date of the opening of Bids for the 656-1500. Bids must be on the proposal Regional Medical Center in dent of the AREA Retirement group. Westfield Land Use Ordinance: nance requires a maximum building cover­ purpose of reviewing the bids and investi­ form and in the manner designated in the bid Plainfield. Surviving are his wife, Florence age of 20% . 2 1.21% is proposed. Howard Roby, 1110 Columbus Avenue, Steve & Elaine Masket, 210 Twin Oaks gating the qualifications if bidders, prior to specifications. No bid may be withdrawn for Born in Jersey City, Mr. Frank Edge Frank; a daughter, Valerie seeking permission to erect a shed and awarding of the Contract. a period ending thirty (30) days after the bid Terrace, seeking permission to construct graduated from Roselle Park High Frank of Westfield, and a sister, replace the shed in the exact location con­ an addition contrary to the requirements of The Board of Education reserves the right opening. Faxed bids will not be accepted. trary to the requirements of Sections: to reject any or all bids or to waive informality School. He had worked for AAFES Section: 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi­ The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of. Dorothy Martinof Berkeley Heights. 12.04F 1 & 13.01 G1 b of the Land Use Ordi­ in the bidding if in its judgment the School nance. Ordinance requires a maximum build­ Education reserves the right to refect any for 30 years, retiring as Chief of A funeral service was held on nance. Ordinance requires a maximum al­ Board and public interest will be served by ing coverage of 2 0 % . 2 1.0 % is proposed. and all bids or to waive any informalities in Personnel in 1975. lowable coverage of 2 0 % of the structure. so doing. Saturday, June 26, at the Calvary Elliot Budashewitz & Susan Spiegel, 527 the bidding if it is in the best interest of the 29.4% is proposed. Ordinance requires a By order of the Board of Education, He was a longtime member of Ltttheran Church. Interment fol­ Birch Avenue, seeking permission to con­ Board of Education to do so. setback from property line for accessible Westfield, New Jersey. the Calvary Lutheran Church in struct an addition contrary to the require­ By Order of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board lowed at Graceland Memorial Park structures of 5 feet. 1 foot is present and ments of Section: 11.09E6&12.04F1 of the Robert A. Berman of Education Cranford, where he was a three- in Kenilworth. proposed. Business Administrator Land Use Ordinances. Ordinance requires Anthony M. DelSordl, SBA/BS term council member, a member of Arrangements were by the Gray Jeff & Susan Beauchamp, 640 Westfield 1 T - 7/1/04, The Leader Fee: $70.09 1 T - 7/1/04, The Times______Fee: $33.66 a side yard setback of 10 feet. 7.5 feet is the finance committee, treasurer, a Funeral Home. 12 Springfield Av­ Avenue, seeking permission to erect an existing and proposed. Ordinance requires addition on the side of the house to expand Sunday school teacher, Sunday enue in Cranford. a maximum building coverage of 20%. 20.8% the existing front porch contrary to the re­ is proposed. School Superintendent and Finan­ Memorial donations may be quirements of Section: 12.03D of the Land cial Secretary. Charles & Pam Beurer, 119 Ayliffe Av­ made to the Organ Fund or the Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front enue, seeking permission to construct an A United States Army veteran of Memorial Fund, Calvary Lutheran yard set back for 65.5 feet. 56 feet- 9 Inches addition contrary to the requirements of Beauty Consideration is existing and proposed. World War II, Mr. Frank was a mem­ Section: 12.04F1. 12.04F2, and 11,09E6of Church, 108 Eastman Street, Michael J. & Jean Porch, 54 Sandy Hill ber of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Cranford 07016. the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­ Road, seeking permission to put a 12 feet quires a maximum allowable coverage by No. 11467 and American Legion' July 1, 2004 x 19 feet addition off the side of the house to structures of 20% . 2 5 % is proposed. Ordi­ expand both the kitchen and dining room nance requires a maximum allowable cover­ contrary to the requirements of Sections: age with deck of 2 2% . 2 8 % is proposed. I, 1.07E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi­ Ordinance requires a minimum side yard nance requires a minimum street side yard setback of 10 feet. 8.29 feet is existing and setback of 20 feet. 23.7 feet is existing and proposed. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc/ I I . 7 feet is proposed. Midori Nagai, 142 Linden Avenue, seek­ Linda & Raymond Williams, 232 Bakdr ing permission to construct an addition con- Avenue, seeking permission to construct a trarytothe requirements of Section: 11.07E5 Caring & Courteous Service to the second story addition contrary to the re­ of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­ quirements of Section: 11,09E5of the Land quires a front yard setback of 40 feet. 31 feet Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a street is proposed. side yard minimum set back for comer lot of Richard & Deanne Cheng, 705 Crescent 20 feet. 18.97 feet exists and is proposed. Parkway, seeking permission to construct Tim othy A. Digney, 220 Myrtle Avenue, an addition and expansion contrary to the seeking permission to erect an open deck at requirements of Section. 11.09E5,11.09E7, W e stfie ld the rear of house contrary to the require­ 12.03D and 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi­ ments of Section. 11.09E6 of the Land Use 556 Westfield Avenue nance. Ordinance requires a street side Hillside Cemetery, regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East is Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side yard yard setback (comer lot) of 20 feet. 15 feet situated on 125 gently rolimg acres in Scotch Plains, New jersey.The landscape offers a 233-0255 set back of 10 feet. 2 feet is proposed. is existing and proposed. Ordinance re­ serene setting ideally suited for cemetery purposes Mitton Koenigsberg, 28 Carol Road, seek­ quires a rear yard setback of 35 feet. 33.7 Hillside Cemetery was established as a traditional, non-sectarian, non-profit organization John L. Dooley ing permission to construct an addition con­ feet is proposed. Ordinance requires a front m 1886 under the state laws of New jersey. These statutes carefully guard the rights of trary to the requirements of Sections: yard setback of 40 feet E.F. Y.D. 36.8 feet is lot owners and ensure the safety permanence and prudent governance of the cemetery. Manager 11.06E6 & 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi­ existing and proposed. Ordinance requires Hillside’s gentle slopes are dotted with stately trees and nance. Ordinance requires a side yard of 15 evergreens. Rcwenng trees and bushes accent the grounds. a maximum allowable coverage of struc­ NJ License # 4100 feet. 13 feet exists and is proposed. Ordi­ The landscape is meticulously attended, and all lots now tures of 20% . 2 0.9 % is proposed. sold include perpetual care nance requires building lot coverage of 20%/ Variances, waivers or exceptions from Plots (for two or more single depth graves), Single 3600 feet. 20.98%/2431 feet is proposed. Depth Graves, Double Depth Graves, Cremorial plots. Eric & Suzanne Hess, 36 Manchester certain site plan details or relief from require­ Bronze Cremorial Companion Units, and Granite Drive, seeking permission to construct a ments m ay be sought as appropriate. Cremonai Benches are available W hether for future use permanent three-season porch enclosure Plans and application are on file in the or tn time of need, the considerate staff at Hillside contrary to the requirements of Sections: office of the Town Engineer, 959 North C em etery will assist you with your selection. 12.07C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi­ Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and If you are considering the purchase of a plot, compare Cranford nance requires a maximum allowable height may be seen Monday through Friday from th* beauty, service, and maintenance at Hillside Cemetery. 218 North Avenue of a ferice located in the street side yard of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please telephone (908) 756-1729 for further information a comer lot of 4 feet. 6 feet is proposed. Lori A. Boyd, Secretary or to schedule an appointment. 276-0255 David Manganelio, 1 7 Bennett Place, seek­ Board of Adjustment ing permission to construct an addition con­ 1 T - 7/1/04, The Leader Fee:$113,73 Charles V. Dooley HILLSIDE CEMETERY Manager OF SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY NJ License # 3703 1401 WOODLAND AVE • SCOTCH PLAINS • (908) 756-1729 Office Hour* Mondayfriday 8am-4pm; 9am-12 noon • Closing Times Vtoy Around Holidays Caught in the Medicaid eon fusion ? 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Westfield Education Assn. Awards $3,000 in Grants Get Anything Goes Set by WYACT at NJPAC; Outta WESTFIELD - The Westfield Edu WHS French teacher who died this Lindsay Rose Sinclair of WF Takes Lead tstion Association (WEA) awarded spring $3,000 in scholarships to the 2004 gradu­ A four-year Advanced Placement The ating claw of Westfield High French pupil. Kelli is a Na­ WESTFIELD - The New Jersey merge with Porters showtunes. in­ backgrounds. School (WHS). Diana tional Merit Scholar, a mem­ Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) cluding ’’Friendship,' *1 Get a Kick Performers and technical students Collins. WEA Scholarship ber of die WHS girls' swim H ouse Summer Musical Program will O ut of You," “Blow, Gabriel, Blow,* from across the region are eager to Committee Chairperson, team and an active TWIG By CAROL F DAVIS present the Westfield Young Artists’ "You’re the Top," “All Through the participate in NJPAC and WYACT’s presented three scholarships volunteer at the Children s ■ Wfwe h i Thr WtstStM Lmht smt IW Tmsts Cooperative Theatre (WYACT) pro­ Night," “De-lovely" and "Anything dunng WHS Awards Night. Specialized Hospital En joy participating in one of duction of Cole Potter’s musical com­ Goes." The Barrs Judd Memorial PhilipDitber.Nancy'ssoa the i oilowing events on this edy Anything Goes in the Victoria NJPACfWYACT is using the 1962 Scholarship of $1,000 was presented the scholarship to Fourth of July. Theater from Friday. July 16 to Sun­ revised version o f the script, with a presented on June 8 at the Kelli, who will attend the day, July 25. book by Guy Bolton, P.G. WEA Delegate Assembly College of William & Mary Dinner Meeting at The in Williamsburg. Va this fall. To kick-off your holiday week­ Cynthia Meryl, WYACT’s Co- Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Westwood in Garwood. The Barry Judd Memo­ end. the Westfield Community Founder and Artistic Director, is Russel Crouse. Scenic design is pro­ Each year, the Association rial Scholarship for $1,000 B and will perform an Indepen­ directing Anything Goes. vide by J. Wiese, costume design by recognizes applicants based was presented u> Elizabeth dence Day celebration with the More than 50 young performers, Debra Reed, lighting design by on academic achievement, Morasso. The grant is given Sons and Daughters of the Ameri­ musicians and theater technicians Brenda Dolan, sound design by Mike school activities and com­ in recognition of a distin­ can Revolution, on Thursday, July from throughout New Jersey and Sinclair, musical direction by Ilene munity service. guished teacher of foreign 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the gazebo at New York will be included in the Greenbaum and choreography by Ja’Net Tiller, the daughter languages at WHS from Mindowaskin Park. The patriotic show, which will premiere on July 16 Sherrv Alban. of Debbie Tiller, received die 1974 to 1992. selection will include well-known at 7 p.m. The NJPAC/WYACT collabora­ SI.000 WEA Scholarship. Based on Mr. Judd's ide­ favorites, tike Sousa’s S tan and Differing greatly from last tion enables talented youth from New rv She will anend Seton Hall als — a love for learning and Stripes Forever, along with a University in the fall. devotion for helping others summer’s serious musical drama W’esr Jersey and beyond to receive the Ja'Net had been active - the award is given each wide variety o f other pieces. Bring Side Srorv, for which WYACT earned highest quality theater-arts educa­ with die WHS Awareness year to a son or daughter of vour lawn chair or blanket. Musical Theatre International’s In­ tion possible, all at no cost to the Club and participated in die a WEA member. ternational Award of Excellence, participants. These aspiring actors w inter/spring track program. Elizabeth Morasso Elizabeth is die daughter Anything Goes features energetic and musicians are provided with the She also participated in the of Kristine Smith-Morasso. The Cranford Jaycces fire ­ tap-dancing and a light-hearted tale opportunity to embrace active roles WHS cheerleading program an instrumental music cracker 4 M iter begins at 9:30 aboard a cruise ship. The characters, in a professional theater environ­ and the Connection experi­ teacher at Edison Interme­ a.m. on July 4 in Nomahegan slapstick comedy and tap numbers ment, regardless of their economic ence. Her community ser­ diate School in Westfield. Park. The morning of family ac­ vice included tutoring and An active member of the tivities will include a deejay, face POPCORN counseling at die Westfield U nion Catholic High School painting, and a clown. Applica­ Neighborhood Council Student Council. Service tions and information are avail­ LEADING LADY...Westfield High Eadaoin Maria Ines Club, drama productions able at www.ctantdrdjaycees.com. The Terminal: Your Quinn, the daughter of Mr. and swim team. Elizabeth S' School graduate Lindsay-Rose Sinclair There will also be a O ne-M ile and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, had demonstrated leadership will lead the cast of WYACT/NJPAC’s Fun Run. Anything Goes production as Reno also garnered a $ 1,000WEA qualities through her con­ I r n , Depot For Entertainment Swcenev. Pictured, above, Lindsay-Rose Scholarship. tinued support and yO nc Popcorn. Poor * Tux? Popcorns. Fair * Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns. Excellent^ This year, for the first time, the also lead the 2002 cast in "White Christ­ A member of the National Eadaoin Quinn fundraising efforts for the mas" in Purrin' On The Ritz, The heartwarming. Honor Society. Eadaoin is also Lupus Foundation of incomparable Macy's Fourth o f By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Music o f Irving Berlin, America’s A A ‘i POPCORSS Understandably, it’s slow going at first recognizedasa“talented" ath­ America. Her determination July Fireworks can be seen from Songwriter, which was presented by lete, who participated in the and commitment to the Alli­ Liberty State Park in Jersey City. With The Terminal, the latest collabo­ for the Krakoavian contractor. He neither WYACT and the Westfield Symphony Penn Relays with fellow mem­ ance for Lupus Research has More than 30,000 shells will be ration between director Steven Spielberg makes friends nor finds gainful employ­ Orchestra. ment right off the bat. In fact, the bers of the WHS women's been recognized this y ear. launched between Ellis and Lib­ and actor Tom Hanks, I am reminded of Runyonesque gang w ho comprise the regu­ professional-level thcarricaJ produc­ track team. She also partici­ In the fall, Elizabeth will erty Islands, giving us some great Mickey Mantle, who didn't always play to pated in die Model United attend Catholic University his lull potential. Some days he only had lars at the terminal initially find the inter­ tions, which sell out each year. views. The festivities begin at 7:30 loper suspect. Gupta, the humorously para­ Nations and worked in the in Washington. D.C. rwo homers, a double, a single and a stolen Several local residents are included p.m. with the FDNY Fireboat noid custodian so marvelously portrayed WHS Transition Project Her The scholarship funds are base. And so it is with this delightful, in the production, including princi­ Water Show, continue at 8 p.m. philosophically’ astute farce adapted for the by Kumar Pallana, is certain he s CLA. It community service, she made available through the pal cast member Lindsay Rose Sinclair with the Air Force Fly-Over, and screen by Sachi Gervasi. isn’t until food worker Enrique (Diego wotkedon behalf ofherchurch generosity of donations of the fireworks begin at 9:20. If While Spielberg and Hanks have done Luna) employs the emigre as his romantic of Westfield as Reno Sweeney. for local soup kitchens. WEA membership. This Ja'N et Tiller vou cannot make it there, watch better, it s a pretty good day's work, all in go-between for the purposes of wooing Westfielder Jennifer Kujawski will In the fall, Eadaoin will year's committee members live on NBC, or listen on 1010 all. Hoping to see flashes of their brilliance, INS agent Torres (Zoe Saldana) that portray “Purity’’ Angel and Scotch attend McGill University in Montreal. included Matthew Block o f Roosevelt Viktor’s worth as a citizen of the terminal WINS. you won’t be disappointed. Plains resident Adam Biner will also Quebec. Canada. Intermediate School in Westfield. Janice is considered. First of all, it's a big parable and makes participate in the ensemble. Michael Kelli Layton, the daughter of Mr. and Sheridan of Edison Intermediate School. no bones about. On the surface, the Fast forward to the regular Saturday Gleason ot Scotch Plains will play the Mrs. Thomas Layton, received the S1,000 Carole Stvltski and Dr. James Moriarty characters are simply draw n and in high night card game. It’s all pretty cozy in the Nancy Didier Memorial Scholarship, of WHS. and Ms. Collins of Jefferson O n Saturday. July 3, the an­ relief. They might as well be cartoon way a limited set can be when the drama's trumpet and Berkeley Heights resi­ which was established in memory of the Elementary School in Westfield. nual KaBoom! Fireworks On animals. working just right. We get to know what’s dent Tracy Jacobson w ill play the bass The Navesink will take place in For example, Stanley Tucci’s devil­ in all the drawers.. .well, almost all. But of clarinet, baritone saxophone and bas­ Red Bank. This year, the crowd ishly played Frank Dixon, a Customs bu­ course the comforts of this little world soon in the orchestra. must be challenged by Tucci’s villain, a Nat’l Honor Society Inducts will have the good fortune of reaucrat who gives our hero (Hanks) a hard Union County resident Kyndell way to go when international consequences classical throwback to the sort of heavy being entertained by Tim •Pierce, who is participating in a plop him into a purgatorial crack, could Henry Daniell played from the 1930s McCIoones Holiday Express at NJPAC/WYACT production for the Marine Bark beginning ur 3 p.m, fovcjKCAZ wy)l, jWbwt-Jij Catherine le u - . .173 Students from WHS Jones's Amelia Warren, the lovelorn flight " haiby now wfceved a second time, called worjiTng’with W e s t f i e l d — in recognition of Scott Fishberg Willa Schaefer The Grucci fireworks display takes attendant stuck in her own sort of now’here son of mystique...and a following befit­ the two organizations “such an en­ academic excellence, leadership, service Meaghan Fitzpatrick William Schoenbach place at dark, and is a pretty land, would be best represented by a French ting a legend. The question is, can careering lightening experience.” Frank vanquish the problem without mak­ and character. 173 Westfield High School Patrick Fleming Jessica Schor spectacular showing. For more poodle. “I can't wait to do A nything Goes," (WHS) students were inducted into the Megan Fowler Rebecca Schulman information, call (732) 345-0885 Hanks as the waylaid soul, ever the ing a martyr of him? We instinctively cheer for Viktor, rules he said. WI know it will be as good as National Honor Society (NHS). Kristina Fraites Kirsten Selert or e-m ail everyman hut this time in Eastern Euro­ or no rules. Call him an Eastern Euro­ the other shows.” In ceremonies held at WHS, Westfield Lauren Gelmetti Ryan Shallcross [email protected]. pean motif,, a bit jowly and rumpled, Jennifer Gerckens Sasha Sharif might be limned by a big, sad-eyed dog. pean update of de Toqueviile. Because Fellow Union County resident and Police Detective Ronald Allen delivered we’re in for a lesson in the true spirit of the keynote address to students and Deanna Goldner Emily Sheehan But don’t mistake the film's magical second-time participant Keyon Justin Goncalves Neda Simaika simplicity for naiveri. That's the ploy Americanism as only an outsider can Richardson added, “The musicals guests. He stressed the value of honor Nearby Bridgewater's North teach it. Julia Gormley Anne Siwulec and it works. really broaden your horizons and and pride in one’s work and the impor­ Michael Gorski Andrew Skoller Branch Park will be the site o f the Naturally, this doesn't mean there Spielberg, allowing Hanks’ Viktor give you great exposure to the the­ tance of making good choices in future Julie Gralla Katherine Smith Fireworks Family Festival on Navorski to stumble upon his survival, isn’t any time for a love interest. Okay, actions. Emily Rose Greenberg Amanda Spector July 4, from 5 to 11 p.m. This and ultimately his raison d’etre as well, like the movie itself, she’s a long shot, a ater. NJPAC and WYACT truly WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix com­ Jeffrey Greenlaw Kayli Spialter year’s theme is a tribute to the suggests the viewer take the same path in stretch if you will, acted by Zera-Jones. opened the doors to acting for me,” And sorrv, Rita, if we at first find it a mended the students on their valuable James Lianas Brian Stotter Memphis legend, “The Elvis discovering the film’s humanitarian mes­ Following its engagement at contributions to their school and society. little difficult to believe that Catherine Mark Harbaugh Monica Sull Show* and it precedes the area’s sage. We jog along blissfully. The beauty NJPAC s Victoria Theater, this pro­ Those elected as NHS officers for the Camilee Hausheer Brendan Sullivan of it is, for all the deep thought that would give vour Tom the right time of largest fireworks display at 9 p.m. duction of Anything Goes will tour Jessica Sussman day, let alone have dinner with him. 2004-2005 school year include: Co-Presi­ William Hearon resides between the lines, the director the Algonquin Arts Theatre in dents Jackie Bums and Justin Goncalyes. Max H eitner Jonathan Tannenbaum There will be other entertain­ makes it look easy. Even better for those But that’s all right. The "script repri­ Manasquan from Friday, July 30 to Vice President Mark Harbaugh. Trea­ Alexandra Hermann Mikala T ids w ell ment, like the 60sdoo-wop group, of us who couldn't give a rat’s tail whether mands us, and casually nudges us into surer Brian Dunstan and Secretary Lorena Craig Hewit Allison Tiedrich The Sou! Survivors, as well as man is inherently good or bad, the won­ hopeless romantic mode via a brief conver­ Sunday, August 8. sation bad boy Frank has with Amelia. Zamerrilli. Christopher Hild David Torres historical reenactments. There derfully acted story is almost consis­ At NJPAC, Anything Goes will Trying to get to the nemesis through his Financial awards totaling approxi­ Katelvn H ot ns Elizabeth Trimble will also be activities for kids. The tently tunny to boot. take rhe stage on July 16 and 17 at 7 woman, the creep inquires what someone Jeffrey Hogan Christopher Tropeano park is located at 355 Milltown Again, Hanks is the castaway in search p.m., July 18 at 2 p.m., July 21 and mately $2,500 were presented to six NHS like splendiferous her could possibly see in members for their service contributions. Ralph David iannazzooe Justin Tullo Road, between Routes 202 and of meaning. But now, the ironic meta­ 22 at 12:30 p.m.. July 23 at 12:30 Kate Judd Allison T uritz phor glibly maroons him amid a sea of someone like Viktor. In addition, the Parent-Teacher 22. Bryan Kahn! , John Velasco people in one of the busiest places on “That is something a man like you will and 7 p.m., July 24 at 7 p.m. and July organization’s award went to Carrie Lo, Edward Kerins Christopher Yelderman Earth. A man with a mission whose secret never understand,” comes the spiash of 25 at 2 p.m. a senior who was inducted into the NHS John K err Ashvin V ijayakum ar . is purportedly contained in a can of Plant­ cold water. Yccch, we think.. .we’re not Tickets are $25 for adults, $14 for last year. Philip Kim Alec W asserman ers Peanuts, Viktor becomes a resident of like Frank. Yes, we believe. We believe. children under 14 and may be pur­ A musical presentation was performed Directing us to the right gate, The Termi­ Samuel Kim Elizabeth Werner Robert Freundlich the International Zone at JFK Airport chased by calling (888)-GO-NJPAC by Carl Baron. nal enjoyably reminds that we’re the good Christy King Benjamin Wieder when war back home in Krakoavia spins or at the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Dan Mahoney, the 2003-2004 presi­ Lauren Winchester Named to Dean’s List guys. Sarah Klass him into a catch 22 of contradictory cus­ ******* dent of the WHS chapter of the NHS, Henry Koehler Qiaozi Yang WESTFIELD - Robert toms laws. Center Street in Newark. welcomed guests. Dr. Petix and NHS Perri Jan a Roll Anne Yingling Freundlich. the son of Drs. Rich­ Woe to the average schnook whose The Terminal, rated PG-13, is a Advisor Les Jacobsen presented certifi­ Rebecca Korn Zoe Zachariades ard and Nancy Freundlich of simple plans unintentionally conflict with DreamWorks Distribution, LLC release Do you have an story directed by Steven Spielberg and stars cates and pins to the new' members. Edward Kramkowski Michael Zahler Westfield, has been named to the the ambitious designs of rhe ruthless. suggestion for AfitE? Jeremy Krell Lorena Zamareili That’s one of the statements here. It's Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones and WHS Parent-Teacher Organization Dean’s List for the fall 2003 and Mkbefle Kuppersmith Lisa Zhang been a problem since time immemorial, Stanley Tucci. Running time: 128 min­ President Laura Brockway congratulated spring 2004 semesters at Johns E-mail [email protected] the students, who included: Sara Lesko Dana Zichlin hasn’t it? There you arc in your little hut, utes. Andrew Levy Nicole Zubizarreta Ftopkins University where he is a trying to make a living, minding your AW MEMBERS Tammay Zurawa student at the Krieger School of own business, when one of the king’s men Junior Class:. Arts and Sciences. knocks on the door and tells you you’ve Jeffrey Bayne Abigail Lewis A 2002 graduate of Westfield 1X2 wai. Amy Bernstein Michael Lombard S ra fe r Q m : High School, Rohert is a member In the case of The Terminal, it’s Frank Diego Betancourt Elizabeth Mackay Samuel Gurdus Matthew Schoenfeld who doesn’t care w hat little lives he steps Evan Bilheimer Emily Rose Macneil Steven Jacobsen Christina Tonges of the Class of 2006 at Johns Hopkins. on in his ascent to regional manager of Gabrieile Blitz Michelle Markowski Jason Mesches Kristen Valla Customs. The promotion is at hand* if Olena Borkowsky John Marks only he doesn’t mess up. A spider plot­ Matthew Boyle Sarah Masel ting over his web, he is at first only Jake Brandman Rebecca Mason miffed when Viktor crosses his radar Samuel Brenner Mary Me Call Sonya Smith-Garner Wins screen. Little does he know that it will Wesley Brockway Joshua Me Mahon evolve to rage and what seems like a little Jacqueline Burns Tara Meagher inconvenience will turn into a war of Lauren Campo Suzanne MerkeUon 2004 Oratorical Award wills: his blind determination versus Caroline Cariste Jared Messina Viktor’s strength of character. Michelle Morawski SCOTCH PLALNS -Sonya Smith- competition on Saturday, July 10, in Rebecca Cass The dilemma of Viktor’: jim borlik- Taylor Mulvee EnplewocxJ, If successful xhn wilL. Gene Chen Garner. a Scotch Plains-Fanwood is best summed up bv Iimmv _ Barrell NewaU------compete on the national L»vp1 in aj- - Allison Haney Mtgll SPtlOOl 1SPPHSJ, received the- Durante s Hollywood gadabout, Banjo, in G arrett M m Hillary Ni™ll N e w jersey Mate Education De­ lanta, Ga., where she could win a the film, The Man Who Came to Dinner Amanda Cohen Lauren Nolan partment of the BPOEW (Benevo­ $10,000 scholarship. (1941), when he sings, “Did you ever get Christina Cordiero Lisa Novtck lent and Protective Order of Elks) the feeling that jrou wanted to go, but you Lyndsay Couture Tara O ’Donohue 2004 Oratorial Contest Award by wanted to stay? Ashley Current Katharine Okamoto While Frank continually tempts and Brent Davis Michael Oliff capturing first place. Dean's List Pupils Told Sonya, who won for a speech she prompts Viktor to cross the line, literally Qt u Funk Annie Onishi and figuratively, in hopes that he’ll be­ wrote and delivered entitled, “Em­ lirmi Dedhiya Adrienne O’Rourke At Univ. o f Scranton come the problem of another authority, Lindsay Degiraiamo Emily Ortuso powered Youth Carrying a Torch AREA - The University of the sojourner does a moralistic bob and Thomas Del Duca Brian Oxman For a Better Tomorrow," captured Scranton in Scranton, Pa. has weave. He’ll go when it’s right, but in the Giovanna Palatucci Leah Di Matteo several categories: text, original­ announced that Scotch Plains meantime, to our utter delight and con­ Amanda Dickson Brett Paulan ity, quality of material, delivery, resident Stephanie Poliansky stant surprise, he makes a life for himself in Carina Don Jeffrey Pazdro emphasis, enunciation, poise and the terminal. Mark Doss Rebecca Perch and Berkeley Heights residents effectiveness. Kathryn Miller and Kevin How he is able to make do within the Jeffrey Dresely Sarah Perch confines of his environment strikes our Brian Dunstan Bry an Power Sonya graduated SPFHS on June Riley were named to the Dean’s 22. She will attend Centenary Col­ fancy and pleases our seme of being. Once C.ilad Edelman Emily Printz List for the spring 2004 se­ again humankind’s ingenuity is the cause lege in Hackettstown, where she Lauren Ebenberg Elizabeth Purcell mester. edebre. The comparisons are inevitable. Jamie Elbaum Dina Ragab will major in business management Stephanie is a junior major­ It’s not unlike Hanks’ Robinson Crusoe Shaun Elwell David Reinhardt and minor in psychology. ing in health administration. redux in Cast Away (2000), where he did Patrick Risk She is the daughter of Delores Kathryn is a senior majoring in a bang-up job of demonstrating his life- Alison Beth Rodino Evan Falk Garner and her sponsor is the sustaining creativity in the total wild. Only EXCELLENT OILIST...Union County Freeholder John Wohlrab congratulates Michael Fantini Jessica Ropars special education. Kevin is a Mohawk Lodge. Masonic Temple in in this variation, he proves his worth amidst Westfield resident Mary Tirreil on capturing first place in the non-professional oil Jenna Fndergrten Abigail Rosenstein senior majoring in criminal jus­ Plainfield. tice. the glitz and gloss of a total but untouch­ category at the Union County Senior Art Snow sponsored by the Union County Allison Feldman Perry Sacks able civilization. The process is winsomcly Michael Feniger John Sawteki Sonya will compete in the regional Board o f Chosen Freeholders. Page 20 Thuwday, July 1, 2004 3l>;r jfflggtfirlh U ruftt-r and Hie Scotch Plain* - Fan wood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. P uiucation 3h&tAluAi

TTP PRESENTS ‘DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE’ - Glass Ceiling Cracks: Girls Come Out on Top I f t , ' By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY sarcasm to A e pope. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Theology always made my head FIRST-PLACE PASTELIST...Union County Freeholder John Wohlrab congratu­ CRANFORD — Proving he knows ache,” she spouts at one point, “I lates Fay Pell of Westfield on winning first place in Ae non-professional pastel how to select and cast a unique show, thought God would speak directly to category at Ae 2004 Union County Senior An Show presented by Ae Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The exhibit is on display at NUI/ElizabeAtown director Mark Spina has outdone him­ me, but because I was a woman — self with Caryl Churchills Top Girls, Gas, Liberty Hall Center at 1085 Morris Avenue in Union. The exhibition is open no!" she gripes. In her hands, the from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Friday, July 30. the first offering o f the 10th season of character of Win is also totally believ­ The Theater Project (TTP) at Union able. County College (UCC) in Cranford. The more the women imbibe, the Brad Tinfow for T he Westfield Lender and The Times The playhouse that doubles as the more the closet doors fling open re­ Fine Arts Awards Granted MINDOWASKIN MELODIES...The June 24 performance by the Westfield upstage area of the UCC’s auditorium vealing long repressed subjects. Their Community Band filled Mindowaakin Park in Westfield with the sounds of Sousa, theater bills itself as wanting to “pro­ discussion topics range from marriage Leroy Anderson, Grundman, Rimsky, Rossini, Bizet and many others. Under the vide you with a different perspective direction of Elias Zareva, the band included the talents of soloists and guest relationships and illegitimate children To Westfield HS Seniors conductor Glenn Parisi. on the play and theater in general..." to descriptions o f their own deaths. They succeed grandly in their goal. Lpra lannarelli, as Dull Gret, gets WESTFIELD — The Fine Arts selection with information about the overture has mouthfuls of repeated Although the 1980s was a time of NEW IERSEYWQRKSH0PF0RTHE ARTS quite a work out in Act I in an eating Department of A e Westfield Public piece and the composer. His amiable notes and countless passages requir­ teased hair, disco music, and an era Jason Mesches and Donald Will­ marathon. According to the playbill, Schools presented 57 scholarships and and relaxed demeanor at the micro­ ing fast tonguing for the woodwinds. when many women bumped their iams, 3rd this Flemish character from a 1561 awards to Ae following graduating se­ phone set the tone for the evening. As this piece was almost at the end of heads on the glass ceiling in the busi­ Breughel painting is shown invading WHSMARCHING BAND SCHOLARSHIPS niors and four underclassmen at Ae re­ Ken Maye, President, Jillian May, In general, the band performed the the program, Zarevas restraint of ness world, Marlene, the main charac­ hell in apron and armor. lannarelli tells cent Fine Arts Senior Recognition evening; Michael Sherry, Stephen Adamo, Leigh music originally written for band with tempo may have been an attempt to ter, has cracked the barrier to become volumes with mere grunts, groans and Mary Banworth, Christopher Coriasco, greater ease than the arrangements prevent lips and tongues from giving the first female manager o f the Top glares. Her small role is played with WESTFIELD COALITION SCHOLARSHIPS from orchestral works. The two Sousa out; Girls Employment Agency in Marga­ passion and verve: M usic ■— Carl Baron, Dorothy Kathleen Ferio, AnAony Johnson, Paul Johnson and Henry Williams, 3rd. inarches, El Capitan and Stars and Zareva took more liberty with the ret Thatcher’s 1982 England. From Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” Chow and Donald Williams, 3rd; Stripes Forever, as well as Grundman’s overture to D ie Fledermaus, as he Laura Ekstrand handles the major the last character introduced in Act I is Drama — Samantha Hooper- DRUMMA1QRAWARD Pam Musat and Lauren Nolan America Folk Rhapsody, conducted made a mosdy successful effort to role of the show with aplomb and 14th century Grizelda played by Bar­ Hamersley and Jason Mesches; by Glenn Parisi, came across very imbue it with the necessary rhythmic focus. bara Guidi, who tells the story of how All-Around— Ryan James Leonard 10HN PHILLIP SQUSABAND AWARD Michael Sherry well. flexibility and schmaltz of the As the show opens, Marlene and her husband tested her sadistically and Michael Sherry; and W ith some exceptions, the orches­ Viennese style. Although his inten­ five fictitious females of various ages throughout their marriage. Guidi looks Theatre/Dance — Kimberly Lam IER0MES. MORROW MEMORIAL AWARD Amanda Reider tral pieces were much more difficult, tions seemed quite clear, at times the and different decades share dinner and angelic in the first act, yet manages to PTSO FINE ARTS AWARD NATIONAL SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AWARD and not as cleanly performed. When entire band was not with him. wine at a restaurant to celebrate her play a convincing blue collar Joyce in Steven Fromtling Carl Baron and Donald Williams, 3rd the band instruments were emulat­ Perhaps the ^ardine-like seating promotion. Just as in real life when the two subsequent acts. PTSO CRAFTS AWARD DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR ORCHESTRA ing strings, the difficulty com­ arrangement in the gazebo did not more than two women get together, “Where are we going wi A this play?” Lily Flast Laura Yee pounded. Wind players, who must optimize the players’ ability to see the no one seems to listen to the others. might be a common question at the PTS0V0CAL AWARD DIRECTOR’S AWARD FORBAND breathe, after all, do not always as conductor at all times. There was Simultaneous conversations over­ first 10-minute intermission of the far Elliot Johnson Ryan James Leonard and Thomas easily render passages that are written some sloppiness in some of the pas­ lap so that the audience merely gets out Act I. Patience, please. Thomas Killian Killian for string players. sage work in the clarinets (written for snippets and glimpses of their lives. Acts II and III are mote traditional Two pieces by Leroy Anderson, violins), but some short solos by the But what an eclectic group of women in nature and pull the storyline threads PTSO ORCHESTRAL AWARD Ryan James Leonard who arranged for the Boston Pops for first chair were quite good. this is. together with the behind-the-scenes Carl Baron ' LOUIE ARMSTRONG AWARD many years, were well done. Serenata The concert closed with Berlin’s Their fascinating lives unfold with reality of how and why Marlene has PTSO DRAMA AWARD Anthony Johnson in a beguine tempo with a Spanish God Bless America, now much more Carol Todd’s portrayal of Scots gotten to Ais pinnacle in her career. Alexandra Dejohn flavor, was both familiar and enter­ than a standard, and Stars and Stripes woman Isabella Bird who circled the Lisa Alford handles the role of Angie, ' C im E SADDAMSARTAWARD Samantha Hooper-Hamersely, Ja­ taining. The novelty piece, Sandpa­ Forever. globe three times and wrote eight a “slow” teenager with compassion Christina Tonges son Mesches, Dorothy Chow, Kate per Ballet, featuring a percussionist Though I have probably heard or books of her travels during the Vic­ and just the right amount of angst. RACHEL MAIHERMEMORIALAWARD Warren and Catherine Rimondi rubbing two sanding blocks together played the latter piece more times torian era. Todd is exceptional in her Twists and turns in the plot and rela­ Allison Wicks DRAMA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP in a soft-shoe rhythm, was charming. than I can count, I still find it stirring. dialect, lilt and flow. She is equally tionships mold this into a worthwhile MADEUNEBRISTOLSCHOIARSHIPS Samantha Hooper-Hamersely, Ryan Only the addition of a live dancer The tempo was restrained, which stellar in the smaller parts she plays p!ay. i Ryan James Leonard James Leonard and Jason Mesches would have made it better. helped the band stay together like a in Act II. Kudos to Scenic Designer Fred WOMAN’S CLUBOFWF AWARD-ART Abigail Bramnick ART CLUB SERVICE AWARDS Helene Kaplan was soloist in a military drill team. In the trio, the Matching Todd’s mastering of dia­ Kinney for an inventive, nauntingly Ariel Garfinkel tuba arrangement of the aria Asleep piccolo players all stood as they were lect is Megan Muckelmann who first stark set composed of white, opaque WOMAN’S CLUB OFWF AWARD-MUSIC WHSPURCHASEAWARDS in the Deep by Petrie. The beginning featured in their obligato. The trom­ plays an Imperial Court concubine, cloth panels set on diagonal metal tin memory of bantu Sarlorl ‘Robert Broadbent, ‘Natasha of the piece highlighted the tone and bones rose on the repeat as their part Lady Nijo, the author of one of the frames. The use o f the metal scaffold­ Emily Warren Carlos, ‘Philip Kim, Katherine Re, range of the instrument, and the dominated. The audience fittingly oldest books in print by a woman. ing for the tree in Act II is creatively WEmWCOUEGEWOMENSCWBmARD Kimberly Lam Christina Tonges and ‘Tianyu Anny latter part called for more virtuosity. recognized both sections for a superb Muckelmann’s cadence and tone cap­ successful. Wu Kaplan handled the piece with job. ture the delicacy of a Japanese woman’s If good theater’s purpose is to el­ WESTFIELD ARTASSOCIATION AWARD aplomb. Leigh Mary Bannworth ‘Denotes underclassmen. The concert would have gone on speech. evate, not just entertain, TTP is achiev­ Zareva conducted the more diffi­ with an encore, but the conductor Later, she convincingly demonstrates ing its goal. By tackling the unique, cult “classical” pieces — Rimsky- admitted apologetically that he had her versatility in the role of teenager, the bizarre, the difficult, the different, Korsakov’s Procession o f the Nobles, not prepared one. He promised to Kit. they present us with topics and suppo­ ‘Concertino’, ‘Chums’ Arranged the overtures to Rossini s The Barber have one ready for the next concert, Shauna Miles plays Pope Joan, the sitions that an audience might not o f Seville and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, which everyone present was looking only unauthenticated female pope in normally contemplate. and the Gypsy Dance from Bizets By Westfield Community Band forward to. history, and the equally gutsy role of Here’s hoping for another 10-year Win, a high-powered employee at the anniversary! WESTFIELD - The Westfield Com­ of Music. He is in Ae manufacturing Top Girls Agency. Miles brings vivac­ Top Girls t;uns Arough Saturday, munity Band, under Ae direction of field, as well as asubAmre music teacher ity and energy and Ac right Jose of July 3, at Ae U C c auditorium. hhas Zareva, will continue Aeir Summer •**'” pm, V fc K I OKM1NG ARTS CENTER Mason also performs in Ae Plainfield Concert Scries on Thursday, July 8, at k w F M n f e ) Alb CMtot'i l a m MuUcM Program Symphony OrAcstra, Summit Chorale Present* e WYACT Pr*«eetHe el 7;30 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park in and Ae PreAyterian ChurA in Berkeley Westfield. Heights. County Employee Artists A highlight for Ae evening will be Ae The performance will spodight an- performance of “Concertino" by Cecile oAer band member as Bob Vitkowsky Charminade. “Concertino” will feature takes Ae baton as guest conductor. A 10- Exhibit at Freeholder Gallery Helen Bartolick, a Garwood resident and year veteran of Ae band, he will lead Ae 14-year band member. ensemble in “Bandology” by COUNTY -T h e Union County entry and Joseph Lentini of Bartolick saidsheenjoys the Eric Osterling. Board o f Chosen Freeholders re­ Mountainside received the same selection as “its Aromaticism A retired tcaAer who be­ ported that the artwork o f 19 commendation in the intermedi- flows easily, yet has playful, gan performing music in high award-winning Unionv / n i u i l Countv » ate__ category.atgea _ U a m n e - sdiuul, ViikBwslty camftmsS * employees or their relativeswill tie Berkeley Heights resident A n­ jr-U-rJ U _------L J~- UJ-jJ p u lin g in u ic u .o . Army Dana displayed from Tuesday, July 6 to drew Paheco earned third place for to play Ae flute, Bartolick for several years. He [ rms Thursday, July 29, in the Free­ the “Youth Under 12” category. wanted to learn as mu A as Ae wiA Ae Westfield Dixie All holders Gallery. “It is an honor to display the could about music. Scats, Ae Monrdair Commu­ The exhibition presents selected impressive creative talents of Union Once her youngest child nity Rand, the Chautauqua works from the recent Third An­ Couny employees'and their rela­ began sAool, BartoliA en- Community Band and Ae nual Union County Employees and tives,’ said Freeholder Mary rouAat Kean University,where Helen BartoliA Thursday Morning Brass En­ Their Relatives Exhibit and Con­ Ruotolo, Liaison to the Union Ae received a BaAelor of Arts semble in Chautauqua, N.Y. Muatc and Lyrics by Cols Porter test. County Cultural and Heritage Pro­ e in Music She is married wiA three He also iperforms on Ae string bass for 11962 Rovraed M o m Westfield resident Bruce Long , maintains a private flute studio Book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodshouas, Howard Undeay and Russel Crosse grams Advisory Board. “The ex­ vanous dub performances. was awarded first place in the inter­ hibit is a result of a partnership and is working toward certification to The Westfield Community Band's Sum­ JULY 16-25 mediate category in the original with Ae National Arts Program teaA music within Ae public sAools. mer Concert Series will continue on Thurs­ Frid*. hdy 1« at 7 4 0 : Sotertsy, M y 17 at 7:0 0 ; SeaOey, W y 1« at 2:00 exhibition, while fellow Westfielder which provided prize money and The band will also perform “Beguine day, July 15, at Mindowaskin Park AD Wednesday. Jo* i l at 1£ M ; Tboredsy, M y 22 at 12:30 Craig Long earned second place in valuable support to display Ae Ae Beguine" by Cole Porter, “Sinatra in events are free to Ae public and attendees Friday, * * 2 3 M 1 2 0 0 A 7 :0 0 ; Satardey M y 24 at 7:00s M a y , M y » at £ 0 0 the professional category. work of our talented artists,” she Concert” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sand­ should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Made poraRRe in part by die Twee Fund end Uw GwaMlne R. Dodge FotndeHon Mary Paynter, also a Westfield added. piper Ballet.” In Ae event of rain, Ae concert will be resident, was awarded third place A second set of “Chums” within the held at the Presbyterian Church in Ticket* Adadt 0*0 CNM M 4 The gallery, which is open week­ band — Steve Mason and Gregory Westfield’s Assembly Hall, whiA is lo­ N J P ^ C in the previous exhibition's profes­ days from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., is 0 ^ sional category. located on Ae sixA floor of Ae Union Grispart - will perform “Two Lttde cated at Ae rear entrance to Ae Aurch. ICALL 1-888-GO-NJPAC ( 1 -8 88-46 6-5722). Scotch Plains resident Earl County Administration Building, Chums.” The series is sponsored by Ae Westfield I ■CMliKWW BfWnitmwM.MIHHMHM ------Montgomery earned honorable ElizabeAtown Plaza at Rahway Av­ Mason, an Edison resident and 23- Recreation Department, Bruce Kaufman, mention status for his amateur enue in downtown Elizabeth. year member of Ae band, is a graduate of Director. 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