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OUR 115th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 42-2005 DSPS 680020 PuMMwd E**nr Thursday NIikt September V, I I'M) 19081 232-4407 Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield, NJ. Thursday, October 20, 2005 www.goteadcr.com press (s’ goieader.com SIXTY CENTS Candidates Debate Taxes, Over Development Issues By MICHAEL J. POLLACK go out and aggressively get state aid if Specially Written for The Westfield fonder creased by 11 cents for every $100 it's available. We need to get more out assessed value. There’s simply no WESTFIELD— Town Council and of Union County . Twenty percent of reason for that. My opponent, who mayoral candidates debated a range our taxes go to Union County and I'm apparently voted against that increase, of issues Monday night at the forum not sure what we get out of it. We got said ‘I'm troubled by it, but I simply sponsored by the League of Women that monstrosity on North Avenue (the don't have the answers.' My question Voters and The WestfieldLeadernews- Ralph Froehlich Public Safety Build is. 'if my opponent doesn't have the paper. Westfield TV-36 is airing the ing) and we're not even invited to the answers, who is going to have the debate, starting Wednesday and con grand opening." answers?’ We’re elected to have the tinuing through to Election Day, Tues During closing statements former answers. We need to cut our expenses day, November 8. Mayor Jardim. addressing the question and get serious." Issues focused on curbing property of why he wanted to run again as mayor, The night was not devoid of mud- tax increases, furthering the Depart turned his focus to the once ballyhooed slinging. First. Mr. Jardim said that ment of Public Works' (DPW) effi he looks for in his council members a ciency. stunting rampant over-devel willingness to serve and stay past 10 opment, the revitalization'of South or 11 p.m. some nights to achieve a Avenue, allocating state aid and in goal. He stressed attending recreation creasing responsiveness of municipal commission meetings. "Quite frankly, government to requests from residents. without attacking my opponent, he w'R\ . R<,,'. 'STVVeSir'eld candidal,!s for mayor and council take their seats and the crowd gathers lor filming or the During the mayoral debate. Mayor was on the recreation commission 2005 H estfield Candidates Forum Monday night. A standing room only audience listened to the articulate candidates discuss Andy Skibitsky said he is working and unfortunately, his record of at their views and request votes in the upcoming November 8 election. TV36 will air the program through to election day. with the Dow ntown Westfield Cor tendance wasn't particularly good." poration (DWC). through the state, to Mayor Skibitsky responded, "talk receive "a ‘smart growth’ grant to ing about attendance, when you ap Officials Concerned Over Lower study the South Avenue corridor to pointed yoursel f to the planning board see what we can do to redevelop that the last year, you missed 50 percent area. It's a troubled area. By reaching of the meetings. That's an extremely out to the state, there's a lot that we important board." Math Scores on Tests at Edison can do." In terms of over-development. Bv MEGHAN GILL might have to perform a district as liaison and school resource officer, Former Mayor Tom Jardim re Mayor Skibitsky said he was proud of Spet tally Whtten for The Westfield fonder sponded that South Avenue, part of sessment. which costs around $ 10,000 spoke to the board about measures that the job the council did in four months, WESTFIELD — Tuesday night's per grade. Some steps the administra are being taken to prevent violence the Westfield special improvement noting the corner lot ordinance to Board of Education meeting featured district, is "quite frankly, not gelling tion will take to improve the middle and other incidents in the high school, curtail shoe homing of new homes, Superintendent Dr. William Foley's its money 's worth. If its not getting its Tom Jardim and Andy Skibitsky school test results are staff training, such as the hallways being staffed, the passing on first reading of a height report on school violence, vandalism, after school tutoring and student money's worth, then it's really just a administrators in the school, and that restriction ordinance and the present and substance abuse, school quality mentoring. nuisance tax on those businesses there parking deck. "When you waste over he has a very visible presence in the concepts of examining a floor area assurance objectives, as well as the In other business, there were 19 school four days per week. and can potentially hurt those busi $700,000 studying a Hawed parking ratio and architectural review board. report on testing, presented by Assis incidents of violence, vandalism or Four peer leader students from the nesses. I’m distressed to hear about deck plan that was too big. too expen Former Mayor Jardim replied "low tant Superintendent Dr. Margaret substance abuse in the district during eighth grade presented a report on the another study because I think we’ve sive and rightly defeated in a referen ering the height by three feet won't Dolan. had enough studies." the 2O04-2(X)5 academic year. bully-proofing program that they are dum by residents. I say 'why indeed."' solve the problem. Ask any developer The results presented were from the In terms of allocating state funding. "Our kids are great. We don't have a teaching to younger students, and Mr. Skibitsky said he is a frugal if that’ll solve it. You need to make 11th grade High School Proficiency lot of discipline problems." Dr. Foley Mr. Jardim challenged local Republi talked about how the learning experi person. "Look at my haircut," he joked. them pay for the impact they cause." Assessment (HSPA), the Grade Eight stated. can officials who represent Westfield, “I work hard to control the taxes. When ence has made a significant impact on In the council debate. Fourth Ward Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) and Westfield Police Department De specifically naming Assemblyman Jon my opponent was mayor, the tax rate themselves and the elementary school Democratic challengerTom Bigosinski. New Jersey Assessment of Skills and tective Ron Allen, the high school children. Bramnick (R-21. Westfield), who was rose 25 percent over four years." The who for the past two years served as one Knowledge (NJ ASK), a test adminis in attendance, to help the town gamer mayor noted that to combat the hike, of three members of the Tree Preserva- tered to 3rd and 4th graders. appropriate funds. former Mayor Jardim “sold $1.7 mil tionCommittee, said, "Developersdpn't Dr. Dolan presented the findings of WF Council Introduces First “The legislators have the ability, at lion of town property to developers understand their impact on the neigh the test results to the board, and ex times. Assemblyman Bramnick, to and used that to pay for operation borhood. A lot more can be done. plained that the tests are not equivalent deliver to their towns and their home expenses. That's not good business There's a failure to empower the com to each other. The HSPA results for Phase of New Website URL districts the resources that were management. That's not how you run mittee with the ability to enforce some 2005 indicated that 95.5 percent of By MICHAEL J. POLLACK easy to navigate." He reminded, "This needed. When I was mayor, I worked a business. That's like taking a piece of of the tree preservation ordinances.” Specially Written for the Westfield Leader students are proficient in language arts, is phase one. In the coming weeks very closely with Alan Augustine and your land and selling it every year to In particular, Mr. Bigosinski said the and 9.3.1 percent in math, while 4.5 WESTFIELD— At Tuesday ’ s con and months, we’ll have it set up to Rich Bagger. In particular, former pay for your electrical bill. You'd call committee has the ability to require that percent were partially proficient (be ference session, the Westfield Town download forms and make online Mayor Bagger was extremely respon that an Enron style accounting tactic." trees that are removed, are replaced and low state standards) in language arts sive in terms of getting Westfield what Council discussed grading require payments." Hisopponent, formerMayor Jardim a fine be levied on any developer re and 6.9 percent in math. ments. repealing redevelopment or it needed in terms of roads' funds.” replied that Mayor Skibitsky made a The council, explained Mr. Gildea. moving trees that fall outside the plan. The results for the language arts dinances and the town's new website. Mayor Skibitsky said he is "seeking factual error. “The taxes didn't in tabled three demolitions from the pre Eric Leuthold, Fourth Ward Repub GEPA test found that 88.7 percent of As of October 1. westfieldnj.net is aggressively to receive state aid. State crease by 25 percent; they increased vious conference session because the lican candidate, related that from the students were above the state standard defunct. The new website housed on aid will fund the North Chestnut Av by 11 percent. Since I've left office as town implemented new grading and people he’s spoken to. besides taxes, at Edison Intermediate School while www.westfieldnj.govoffice2.com. height rules. enue paving project and the South mayor, taxes have increased by 34 their greatest concern is over-develop- 93 percent of Roosevelt Intermediate Administrator Jim Gildea said the Town Engineer Ken Marsh said Chestnut project next year. We need to percent. In one year alone, we in CONT1NUED ON PAGE 12 School were above the state average. town asked Webmaster Darryl Walker that if a building permit is granted, However, the math results reflect a “to end service and take the official construction will continue at the fram larger variation, with 80 percent above status away. We will ask him to redi ing stage. A height check will be Scotch Plains Mourns Death state standards at Edison and 89.7 for rect the address. It hasn't happened conducted before the CO (certificate Roosevelt. Twenty percent of students yet. We don't have control yet." of occupancy)is issued. at Edison School are considered be Mr. Gildea said .govoffice2.com "Assuming they’re granted a build Of Police Chief Mark Zyla, 46 low stale standards in math, while site is temporary until a .gov exten ing permit, in the framing stage we'll 10.3 percent of students are below the sion is established. He requested do a height check," Mr. Marsh added. By FRED T. ROSSI duration of the late chief’s wake and state average at Roosevelt. The sci thetownofwestfield.gov or Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times affection when speaking of his fam "Anytime we do the foundation in funeral services, township police of ily. There is no doubt he deserved and ence test results showed 93 percent of westfieldnj.gov. “This is an interme spections. we can check the grade." SCOTCH PLAINS -— Flags, in ficers wore black bands over their received the respect and admiration students above state standards at diary site, so people can sign up for e- Second Ward Councilman Sal Scotch Plains flew at half mast this badges. of the township’s municipal team and Edison and 95.9 percent at Roosevelt. alerts, give feedback but mostly, in Caruana asked if “we (town) require, week and mourning bunting was Saying that the township family most certainly of the officers under "We can do better,” Dr. Foley stated. the process of building a site, we need when a homeowner files plans to at draped at the front of the municipal was "devastated" by the Chief’s death. his command." “I am not thrilled with these results. volunteers to grow the site." tach a drainage plan?” building in memory of Police Chief Township Manager Thomas Atkins Mr. Zyla became chief of police in Changes have happened, but I am frus Mr. Gildea said Mr. Walker "con Mr. Marsh explained that the town Mark Zyla, who died early last Friday told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood May 2004, succeeding Marshall trated because math hasn't improved.” tinues to host the town's e-mail until does require a grading plan on a morning, a year-and-a-half after tak Times that Mr. Zyla was "a highly Nelson, after a 21-year career with He explained that the administra it is moved to another avenue. Ulti single-family residence. He said the ing over the department's top posi dedicated law enforcement profes the department. Chief Zyla was pro tion will bring in outside help to differ mately. we will have another host." plan detailsj how the roof and drive tion. sional” who was “a very stabilizing moted to sergeant in 1995 and in entiate math and said the district is Fourth Ward Councilman Larry way drainage should work; ideally, Mr. Zyla. 46 years old,collapsed force in the police department." even 2001 was elevated to lieutenant. Be planning on an after-school program Goldman said the town had the abil both go to the street. The grading plan at the Sun Tavern in Fanwood shortly in the years before he assumed the top tween 2001 and 2004. he served for at Westfield High School for middle ity to post e-alerts on the old site is just to verify. "We're not creating a after midnight on October 14 and leadership spot. Mr. Atkins said mem 13 months as commander of the uni school students to help improve both (westfieldnj.net), but didn't "except , problem that wasn't there before." died a short time later at Muhlenberg bers of the department viewed Chief formed division and for a year as skills and attitude or aptitude. for a few out of the police depart Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Regional Medical Zyla as someone who education, training and internal af- With this issue in mind, the board ment. So the new site is great, but Foerst gave an update on the Code Cclilct ill Plainfield. was fail, impartial, faiis officer. Prior to joining Scotch approved the funding of $27,720 for who’s posting the data9" Review and Town Property Cnmmir- Crowds of mourners who always worked Plains in I983! he had served a year consulting services to include custom "The new site is only as good as the tee. Councilman Foerst explained his gathered on Sunday hard and gave them with the Union County Police De ized training and individualized department is disciplined to put the intentions to repeal previously estab evening and Monday (department officers) partment. mentoring for teachers, workshops for information in," he added. lished redevelopment ordinances and for Chief Zyla's a fair shake." When announcing his promotion administrators on supervising initia First Ward Councilman Peter asked the council, “Is there a benefit wake in Scotch "He loved the to chief last year. Mr. Atkins cited tive teachers and off-site support to Echausse, chair of the Finance Policy or a detriment to doing redevelop Plains prior to a kids," Mr. Atkins Chief Zyla's administrative and su teachers for middle school math teach Committee, explained that the town’s ment on the South Avenue lot? If we Tuesday morning added, referring to pervisory experience as well as his ers at Edison from IDE Corp., located URL will change to a .gov extension do something, are we missing out on funeral. Mr. Zyla’s years of performance during written and oral in Ramsey. and the new site will feature fre grants? We've heard the parking deck Several streets coaching various Po examinations that were part of a Dr, Dolan stressed (hat the results quently asked questions, an online proposals and. they have been de were closed off on lice Athletic League lengthy selection process. are an average of all students across poll and e-alerts tailored to suit one’s feated. Are there public or private Tuesday morning for football and baseball "His record speaks for itself," Mr. the district, including those with dis interests. funds available? Remember, we will Chief Zyla’s funeral teams. “And he re- Atkins said of Mr. Zvla at the time. abilities and those who attend out-of- Mayor Andy Skibitsky said the new be doing remediation on lots one and procession from the ally loved Scotch He is the best euuiooed to lead us distrtet scoots. T heiest hrhartler ifrr website ’••ft"ieiy user-friendly and commvEnorrpxGETr Rossi Funeral Home Plains." into the future." tiic eighth giadcis. The GEFA num to St. Bartholomew Mayor Martin During his formal swearing-in as bers give stories that are inaccurate," the Apostle Roman Chief Mark Zvla Marks called Chief police chief on May 1.2004, before a she stated. Catholic Church, Zyla's death “particu standing-room-only crowd of family, "We have found that those students where a standing-room-only crowd larly devastating for me in that Mark friends and law enforcement col who are considered economically dis of family, friends, residents and po and I had become good friends. He leagues from throughout Union advantaged have more trouble," she lice officers from around the state and I played together on the same County. Mr. Zyla called it "one of the said. Three percent of students in the gathered for a mass featuring a stir summer softball team and shared the proudest days of my career,” and emo district are considered economically ring bagpipe rendition of "Amazing same competitiveness on the field." tionally acknowledged the presence disadvantaged, determined by those Grace." Burial took place at Fairview he told The Times. "Being able to that evening of his mother, who was who participate in the free or reduced Cemetery in Westfield. crack a joke, many times at our own widowed when Mr. Zyla was a boy. lunch program. She also is looking In honor of Chief Zyla, who joined expense, was also something we were Mr. Zyla is survived by his wife into the achievement gap among Afri the police department in 1983, an able to share." Joan, two daughters Kristin and can-American students, whomake up unoccupied township patrol car was The mayor said that, "above all. Courtney, his mother Patricia Zyla, 3.8 percent of the district, approxi parked in front of the funeral home Mark was a dedicated husband and and a sister. Karen Di Pietro. Mr. mately 15 to 30 students per grade. throughout last weekend and for the father who showed great pride and Atkins on Monday named Captain "We want to target low income stu Brian Mahoney as acting police chief. dents. Some will be African-Ameri ___ _ dtoj Duiuuun for The Westfield Leader An 18-year veteran of the depart can students, but not all." Dr. Foley STIRRING TRIBUTE...Hundreds of police officers from across the state gath Regional...... 2-3 Obituary...... 10 Real E state.... 13-20 clarified. E d ito ria l...... 4-5 ment, he was promoted to his posi ered Tuesday morning to mourn the loss of Scotch Plains Police Chief Mark Zyla Education...... 11, 22 A&E...... 23 Dr. Foley indicated that the district Com m unity... 6-9 Sports...... 13-18 tion as captain in May 2004. who died suddenly last Thursday night. Photos of the moving procession in Scotch Classifieds...... 20 Plains can he viewed at www.goleader.cofn/pliotos. Page 2 Thuraday. October 20, 2005 (Ehc jMfgtftrEh T im ber and The Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES A W atchung Communication*, Inc. Puucahow Union Cmntff ( ampotgn Krlrun (AtP Union Cooney Ct DEM Quattrocchi Calls Ward Naive Rotarians Select Betty List About Pay to Play in County To Receive Bailey Award II) P»l (Juattrocrhi WESTFIELD - The Rotary Club since 1957. has served as a member I (lion ( mini) Krrrholder ( andldlMr well as educated to the ways of the vf Westfield has selected Elizabeth of its board, and received its Pride world (he it through business or life H. “Betty" List to receive its 19th Award in 1987. In 1980, the Westfield The Slur Isilfter recently ran an experiences). We know that no one gets innual Charles P. Bailey Humanitar Area Chamber of Commerce pre article aboul the upcoming election something for nothing and it certainly ian Award, according to a joint an sented Mrs. List with its Community for Union County Freeholder The is apparent what has been going on here nouncement made earlier this week Service Award. chairpersons of both county political in our county. The list is endless of 9y Rotary President Nancy Jackson She is a former president of the committees were quoted, as well as campaign contributions followed by ind Vice President/Humanitarian Washington School. Wilson School us six freeholder candidates, three no-bid contracts and not only to con- Award Committee Chairm an Dr. and Westfield High School PTAs. She front each side of the aisle The article siruction-tebied companies, but attor Bdred Shen. also was President of the Westfield contained the usual stuff; age. occu neys as well, who represent die county The award, which honors the Parent-TeachcrCouncil. She isa long pation, town of residence and a couple in countless legal bunlcs. witty*everal memory of the late Charles Bailey, a time member of the board of PANDA, of words ahoul the hack grim nils of this year culminating in settlements in Westfield Mayor and Rotary Club the community initiative lo discour each candidate, as well as a quote or favor of the plaintiff and ikx the county, iresident. is age teen drug and two attributed to each of us. but that is a list for another day. presented each I ------alcohol abuse. Her I K< >Tr.( I AND PRF-SF.KYr.... County Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctor, left. Thrown in was also a tidbit or two The Republican team of Pat year to a citizen advocacy for chil about the hoard and their recent his Quattrocchi. Stuart Kline and Al Dill Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, second from left, and Nancy Ward, second from dren also included right, and County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, center, present Christine (.Inzer, right, of Westfield tory and the fact that this board has plan to put an end to the practice of who exempli membershiponthe approved roughly 1,000 resolutions president of the Cranford Historical Society, with a resolution in honor of the awarding contracts without competi reopening of the Crane-Phlllips House Museum in Cranford after interior fies outstanding Juvenile Confer in succession this year, and all but tive bidding, which is obviously cost restorations. The freeholders provided the group with $78,000 over the last three dedication and ence Committee three passed unanimously. ing the hard working taxpayers of our years in merit-based, matching grants through “Preserve Union County," a part service to the identifying prison All tliree IX-inocratic candidates are county millions of dollars every year. of the county's open space fund. The Cranc-Phillips House was reopened during c o m m u n ity . alternatives for less incumbents running fix reelection and The residents deserve, and should the county's “Four Centuries in a Weekend" celebration of Union County history. The 2005 pre- j serious juvenile of include Freeholder Nancy Ward, who expect, that theirelectedofficialslook sentation will fenders. w as appe limed just one year ago to till the out for their hard-earned money and be made during Mrs. List has slot vacated w hen u sitting freeholder was see to it that they get a good return on Sample Ballots Offered the Rotary been a member of accused of domestic assault. Her com their investment, rather than seeing to C lub’s annual the Garden Club ments were telling wlien she said stale it that the contributors get a return on reception and 1 since 1998 and cur For Visually Impaired Klizabeth "Betty” List Democrats were leading pay-to-play re theirs. As for Freeholder Ward. I d inner on rently serves on its form. and ilia! iHirboanl awards contracts would like to believe that she is merely COUNTY — Union County Clerk Tuesday. November 8 General Elec W e d n e s d a y , board. She is next on merit alone. Who is six- kidding’’ nai ve. To learn more about us, visit our Joanne Rajoppi is ottering sample tion in a continuing initiative devel November 16. at Echo Lake Country June's chairwoman for the biannual State Democrats have done every website at w ww.unioncounlygop.org election ballots on audiotape for vi oped by her office. In addition, a sample Club in Westfield. Proceeds from the Garden Tour. She has been actively thing in their power, every step of the or call to volunteer at (908) 789-02(X). sually impaired voters in time for the absentee ballot and important election event goto the Westfield Rotary Foun involved as a member of The Presby way. to derail any meaningful legisla guidelines are available online. dation for community support and terian Church in Westfield since 1957. tion to squash pay -to-play at the county “Since the spring of 2004, visually education. An active sportswoman, Mrs. List level of government. It certainly seems impaired and legally blind Union In the announcement, Mrs. Jack- is a member of Echo Lake Country obvious that she is unaware of the County voters have had equal access son explained, "Betty List is an obvi Club, the Women's Metropolitan Golf amount of cash coming into her county to sample ballots and can be fully ous recipient of the Humanitarian Association and the New Jersey committee's coffers and just who is informed of their choices of candi Award. Consistent with the ideals of Women's Platform Tennis Associa financing her campaign. dates," Ms. Rajoppi said. Rotary, through her willingness to tion. A quick look at sonx' of the past Many voters may be unfamiliar place service above self, she has had According to Dr. Shen, Mrs. List’s years’ contracts awarded by the Union with the absentee ballots in use. which a positive impact on thequality of life daughter, Karen, and son, Robert E. County Freeholders w ithout the ben were offered for the first time in 2003. that has been extremely relevant and 2nd. will be featured speakers at the efit of competitive bidding says it all: Examples of the absentee ballot and wide reaching.” dinner on November 16. The Rever PMK Group. Cranford, contributed other information can be found online Mrs. List and her husband, the late end Victoria Ney, Associate Pastor of S185.000toeampaigns thri lughout New at ucnj.org/ctyclerk/absent04.html. Robert E. List, moved to Westfield 51 The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Jersey since 2001, awarded over SI In addition, a new "No Excuses" years ago. Almost immediately, she will deliver the invocation. million in contracts in2(X)4and 2(X)5 in absentee ballot application is avail became involved in local affairs to In addition to acting as Toastmis- Union County alone. Harbor Consult able to voters for the first time this the extent that, in 1978, she won the tress for the evening, Linda Maggio. ants. Cranford, contributed $52,900 to year. To obtain an application, voters distinction of being the first woman Executive Directorof the United Way, the Union County Democratic Com may download the form at the clerk's ever elected to the Westfield Town who is herself a recipient of the Hu mittee from March 2(X) I through Janu website or call the Clerk's office at Council and served as its safety com manitarian Award, will be one of the ary 2(X)5 and has been awarded nobid (908 ) 527-4996. mittee chairwoman for four years. speakers. Mrs. Jackson will present contracts well in excess of (XX) $387, Detailed information on election Mrs. List currently is Town Historian Mrs. List with the club's Humanitar from 2(X) I through early 2
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i CnaH aji Xeiem d im Medicare, PAAD, Senior Tear-Downs and McMansions Could Easily Be Stopped in Westfield Gold and Medicaid Changes By; Tom Jardlm, Wmrfletd Mayoral ( andidair By: Senator Nichotaa Scutari coverage will be in effect for a full MMWl! There has been much discussion in Cods and modest colonials, and al year; changes can he made for 2007. these pages regarding the "tear- ters the neighborhood churactcr AREA — Avarcsultolthe Medicare PAAD and Medicaid subscribers will down," "McMansion" and overttuild- Understood in this context, il is Modernization Act of 2003 passed by be required to enroll in Medicare Part D. ing phenomena in (he Town of difficult to lay blame at the foot of Congress, a new Medicare program Medicaid recipients will be automati Westfield over the last several years. developers; by and large, they're sim has been created und will take effect in cally enrolled in Medicare Part D, with Many will disagree over what, if any ply building what the zone permits, January 2006. This program is the die option to change any of the selec thing, should be done in response to and they have a tremendous economic Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit tions made for them al any time before or (his phenomena. But one fact cannot incentive to tear down an existing (Medicare Part D) and it will take a after January 1,2006. Prescriptions not be contested: builders build, und as 2,500-squarc-fool house they've serious financial burden away from New covered by Medicare Pan D will still he long as that’s the case, they’ll want to bought for $650,(HX), in order to build Jersey. All New Jersey residents eli coveted by Medicaid. do so in Westfield, for all the reasons a new 5.000-square-fool house they gible for Medicare are eligible for the Senior Gold subscribers are encour that make Westfield a great town. can sell for $1.1 million. Part D Drug Benefit, including people aged to enroll in Medicare Part D if Most, if not all. residents would Rather, the fault for this phenom enrolled in Medicare Pan A and Pan D their prescription costs are more than agree that builders should not be per ena must he pul on the .acting mayor programs. Those not eligible for Medi $50 a month or if they develop a costly mitted to build homes that stick out and council for failingftohike mean care will be unaffected. condition in the future. The Medicare like sore thumbs, that is. ones that are ingful action (ask any developer Medicare Part D will act as a pri Part D premiums will not be covered so out of scale to their neighborhoods whether they genuinely believe the ACCEPTING AWARD...Union County Clerk Joanne Kujoppi and Union Counts mary insurance prescription benefit by the Senior Gold program. that the very sense of place of that town's recent move to restrict build Surrogate James l aCorte. rif>ht, present Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlieit and New Jersey's benefit programs The Medicare Part D Drug Benefit neighborhood, the "character" as most ing heights from 38 to 35 feet is going with the (Jill C. Joh Award for Outstanding Public Service he was awarded at the will act as secondary. There is a pre will continue to provide seniors and call it. is destroyed. So why does this to have any impact on preventing 2005 Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ) Conference. Sheriff Froehlich Is the first sheriff In the stale of New Jersev to receiv e the honor. mium involved with the new part of the disabled with the same medica acting mayor and council continue to new. larger homes from being huilt) Medicare as with regular insurance: tions they receive now for the same $5 allow this out-of-scale building to to address this problem. however, PAAD and Medicaid sub co-pay. Eligible PAAD and Medicaid occur? If the town really wants to solve the Westfield Campaign Release OEM scribers will not see their rates af subscribers are encouraged to enroll. The problem is certainly not a new McMansion and tcardown phenom fected. PAAD or Medicaid will cover For more information, please call one. Indeed, in an article for the New ena. il must reduce the builder's eco Campaign Spending Ought Not Be the premium and all out of pocket 118(H)) MEDICARE, the Medicaid Jersey League of Municipalities nomic incentive for doing so. In other expenses; the current $5 co-pay will toll free hotline at I (800) 356-1561. Overly Exorbitant magazine in March 2000.1 wrote: "If words, it must amend its zoning ordi By: Audrey Fisch, West field First Ward Council Candidate still apply. or the PAAD and Senior Gold hotline you think the problem is a small price nance to prohibit the construction, ••**••*•* Those involved in state prescrip at 1(800) 792-9745. to pay for living in a town with ever- without any variances, of large homes On April 24. The Westfield Leader money. tion and health coverage programs New Jersey Department of Health increasing property values, speak to in small zones, the 5,000-square-foot reported that Republicans and But we need fiscal responsibility in must take action in order to benefit and Senior Services advises you to not those residents who have seen this homes replacing the 2,500-square- Democrats w ere “expected to spend from these changes. Current subscrib our government. Whv not show this throw out any correspondence sent by type of development occur in their foot ones. This means a "tightening over $100,000 each this fall” on the ers of PAAD and Senior Gold will be their office in the coming months; same fiscal responsibility in our cam neighborhoods. The true costs to them up" not just of a home’s height, but of municipal races for town council paigns? I offer my simple campaign receiving information in the mail de there may be important information are not just measured in dollars, but its side, front and rear yard setback. and mayor. How docs spending all as a model of the restraint I will tailing these changes and making rec explaining these changes and your also in changed neighborhood char The town must also consider taking of this money benefit our commu show on the town council. It isn't ommendations for certain Medicare options. If you have any questions, acteristics, including a more com the following action: nity? always necessary or better to spend options specific to your needs. Once you may contact the office of Senator pact. crowded feel; the neighbor-to- Adopt incentives for the construc Getting out the message of a cam more. enrolled, the selections for the type of Scutari at (908)587-0404. neighbor enmity created by. such a tion of front porches, which tend to paign does cost money. But the cost There's big money and high stakes Union County Campaign Release DEM subdivision, and the nagging sense reduce the "massing" effect of larger doesn't need to be exorbitant. My in national politics. But do we need County Schools Put Students On Track that the town you have chosen to live homes. campaign has focused on a few in this kind of hig money in Westfield in has lost its uniqueness. In the ag Give extra floor area ratio credit for expensive mailings combined with where w e ultimately all want the same For New Careers gregate. of course, the cost of such a homes built with side-entry garages. old-fashioned neighborhood can things for our community: safe, well- By: Angel Estrada, Union County Freeholder Candidate development will not only be felt in Pass mandatory tree or hedge-row ••**•*••* vassing. These tools, together with maintained streets; excellent and ef increased demands on municipal ser planting requirements between the space graciously allotted to all ficient public education; vibrant When I think of the things that top award in the prestigious Oracle vices. hut also in the genuine loss of homes. candidates in The Leader, has al neighborhoods without excessive and make Union County thrive, our young Corporation’s ThinkQuest competi a unique identity, especially when Adopt varied front yard set-back lowed me to meet my neighbors, disruptive development that changes people come first to mind. Their en tion. historically - and architecturally - requirements based upon building listen to their concerns and share the character of our community (prop ergy and Creativity will shape our A third school, the Academy for significant homes are demolished to heights. my ideas. erty taxes that reflect a reasonable community long into the future. That Allied Health Sciences, just opened make room for new, less distinctive Require the low n's consulting plan My campaign has remained simple value for services; the ability to enjoy is why I like to think of our Voca this fall. In the first partnership of its homes." ner to attend all Planning Board and and straightforward. I have limited our downtown and make use of our tional-Technical Schools as the heart kind nationwide, the school offers To be sure, not all of w hat is being Board of Adjustment meetings. campaign contributions to S100 per train station? and soul of Union County. college preparation for careers in the built is bad. One example of where If these steps are adopted, the IX’rson .My campaign has been funded As a community, w e arc serv ed by County government has long helped medical sciences, in conjunction with the planning process and results are “McMansion" problem in Westfield by the small donations of friends and honest, informative campaigns from high school students get a good start Union County College. Rutgers Uni to be applauded is the new homes can lie solved. If elected mayor of neighbors who've offered checks for candidates with the interest and com in life, by training them in reliable versity and the University of Medi built on Codding Road. Westfield. I intend to take meaning $10 and $20. but who’ve also shared mitment to serve our community. skills like carpentry and plumbing. cine and Dentistry of New Jersey. But it is hard to deny that there is a ful action to do just that. their time and energy helping me seal Spending over $ 100,(XK) does not get Now, through dramatically expanded The Magnet High School for Sci problem, and in my view, the heart of envelopes and label postcards. us closer to that end. programs, our students are rising to ence, Math and Technology contin the problem stems from two related Reading is Good fo r You Let me be clear. I could have Contact Audrey Fisch at the challenges of today's global ues its outstanding record, with 100 facts. First, the town has chosen to taken more money in contribu Audrey forCouncil (“ yahoo.com or economy. percent of this year’s graduating se goleader.com/subscribe establish residential zones based upon tions. and I could have spent more (908) 233-5421. In 2002, our new UC Tech high niors going to four-year colleges. the largest, rather than the smallest, school opened its doors. Along with Among its many awards, this school homes in those zones. Secondly, the more traditional offerings, the school was recently named a national Blue town has chosen to have zoning re provides hands-on experience in Ribbon Honoree and a Governor's quirements - front-, side- and back I S emerging fields, including graphic School of Excellence. yard setbacks, height restrictions and communications, allied health and These schools represent the kind of living space limitations - that are office systems technology. Over 97 forward-thinking and effective use of simply too large for the size of the lots T o u t e d 7 itd i* H cted percent of graduating seniors have taxpayer funds that voters should ex within those zones. The result is that, already achieved placement. pect from their government. 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And much of that has to be done All words and correct definitions into New York City. I was not. I have by licensed pros. come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. signed up on the Habitat for Humanity While I will go when called. 1 candidly Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin website to go there, and it is a “we’ll call wonder how much sense it makes to re Fred K. Lecomte you" situation. I plan to go if called, if Answers to last week’s arcane words. AWI.SUl S7 Huron PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR build on areas below sea level, vulnerable possible, which makes me reflect on the to the next big storm. It is worth noting I Abacist - One who casts accounts Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo whole situation, including Habitat for with a calculator COMMUNITt ASSISTANT PU RUSHER A SPORTS that when Hurricane Andrew struck MARKETING PRODUCTION Humanity's involvement. 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An ancient Greek calvary com Bud Boothe elsewhere. mander Building walls and roofs is the quickest Westfield fill.I’S At First Test in Westfield, 1. The anklebone Story on Blues at Stage House 2. A basin with a drain, near the altar of a church, for the disposal of holy water 3. In anatomy, a small notch or opening Turf Fields Prove Worthy Missed Its Mark, Musician Says where vessels and nerves enter an organ 1 read, with some disappointment, your and Westfield, I will be appearing at 4. A diagrammatic representation of In Westfield, Sid Fey/Houlihan and Kehler Sta After the incident, football was played there last article about the Blues at the Stage House several locations in the near future. I’ll be something: a summary; a scheme: an out dium's new turf fields were put to test during the Saturday in near-perfect conditions. The Blue Dev Restaurant in Scotch Plains. I am Alvin featured regularly at the Northside line Madison, the blues singer whom you Trattoria on Tuesdays. I was a regular all LUETIC recent heavy eight days of rain. They stood the test. ils’ sidelines were alive - excitement, adrenaline, briefly mentioned in the article. summer at the Brick Oven. And, I have 1. Grayish blue Athletic events could he held even when raining. The bands blaring fight songs. The cheerleaders inspired I was disheartened by the article be also played many different venues in the 2. Syphilitic condition of play is reported to be good. the fervent crowd. The Devils lost a thrillertoCranford cause the content of the story had very towns you cover. Many of your reader- 3. Pertaining to white blood cells little to do with the title. The heading led One local fright from the rain last week occurred as they drove to score a clincher with a minute ship know me as the blues guy who plays 4. Producing blood readers to believe that the article was outside on the streets of Westfield. I would YURT when rushing water through the storm sewers in rem aining. going to be about the Blues. However, the be more than glad to give you an inter 1. A Siberian hut Westfield pumped air backward into the drainage Alas, an interception, and the game was lost. But focus of the article was instead about view about the blues and my perfor 2. To jerk or flinch Front Porch Swing, who do not sing the system underneath the new turf field al Kehler Sta so were there unbelievable finishes at Notre Dame mances. My website is: 3. Violating faith or allegiance blues. I. however, am a blues musician. I www.AlMadison.com if you would like 4. To limp dium. As the turf started to balloon and the soccer and with Penn State at Michigan. appeared there once in the past and will be more information or a sample of real game had to he cancelled, officials wondered if the Though all three teams lost, that's what football appearing there again on October 14. 28 blues. Voters, Mayor Deserve $2 million investment was flawed. Fortunately, ev and November 18. feels, sounds and smells like. If you would like to write an article Alvin Madison Development Credit erything seems all right with the new turf field. North Plainfield You gotta love it! Go Blue Devils! about the blues in Scotch Plains, Fanwood Former Fanwood Council President Joel Whitaker was a little off the mark in Where Are Westfield High Students his letter that appeared in the October 13th edition of The Times. He credited the Westfield Town Works to former administration with laying the At Blue Devil Football Games? groundwork for the downtown redevel- Your editorial last week on our tempo Other than the band and the cheerlead oppient that is now apparent in Fanwood. rarily losing football learn was food for ers, where are the students? Why don't The credit actually belongs to the voters Straighten Out Website thought, indeed. I certainly couldn't say students attend football games anymore? of Fanwood who chose to vote out the why a learn loses or how to make them Is it the entrance fee? Maybe they all have Westfield residents have been advanced users of former administration and replace them Also, the town does not have an e-mail service that win. but your observations of those in the other activities. Maybe football is no with the current group led by Mayor Mahr. the Internet since about 1996 when the service it can call its own. The old e-mail system provided stands prompts me to make a correction longer the center of high school athletic By conducting town-hall meetings, lis became prominent to the public. Yet, in all this time, by westfieldnj.net still functions, but all town com and some armchair (and certainly un and social activity as it once was. I don’t tening to the residents, and working with qualified! sociological observations. know, but there are not many students the town has not owned and branded its own name. the business owners, Mayor Mahr has munication goes through the server of the vendor First— the correction. There is a band there. been able to affect some real positive It does not have secure e-mail and couldn't admin who bought the town names and leased the name in the stands and 1 concede that it’s a But. don’t blame the band or anyone changes in the downtown. It’s been talked ister the site, which it deferred to a local contractor, back. We don’t think it is good to have all town matter of opinion as to whether they are else on the sidelines. It is not the band's about for years, but Finally we are seeing Darryl Walker. The contractor had bought up all "blaring fight songs." I and the other hand game to win. The football team is the only actual downtown redevelopment in communication be un-secure in this manner - to be parents who regularly attend think that team that has cheerleaders and a full band Fanwood. Progress at last! town names in the area and leased them back to the with a business that registered the town’s name for they are. playing and marching for them. The other Next — the sociological observation. sports teams don’t have that. Does the Matt Glennon municipalities. The same was true for the school profit. Fanwood system until this year. Mayor Skibitsky and the Each week, the regular football game swim team need a band? The tow n has owned tw o URLs for some tim e, but attendees include the 110-plus student Maybe the football team (and the rest council are taking steps to change this. has never used them. The decision has been made hand members, the cheerleaders, the band of us) will have to be content with just WF Resident Defends The town is now seeking a name to be its own. The by the mayor and council to obtain a name with a parents la supportive and sizeable group knowing that they practiced hard, lis at than the football parents (loyal and tened to their coaches, dug deep and played WHS Marching Band names westfieldnj.net, etc. are owned by the .gov extension. Whatever the name, we think this enthusiastic), the cheerleader parents (en their best game. Win or lose, there is great In your October 13 editorial you write contactor, This-iirrangemcnl f\as now been termi-1 •should be done.;K-8oon as possible undthat Zhis couraging and committed). Dr. Petix nobility to that and more should not be about the shirtip the high-$chool football nated by tHelovvn.'As aifinTenm measur^.TfieVowri1 "Ifiould be advertised to the pu6fi7 (steadfast anil true) and. of course, the asked of these fine athletes. " ■' program is currently in and lament the is experimenting with a service specializing in mu camera-and-notepad-toting Corbin broth fact that it doesn’t “feel, sound or smell” Marketing a name owned by others is not a smart ers (always a welcome sight). Annmarie Pulcin Westfield like a football game and that there are “no nicipalities, www.westfieldnj.govoffice2.com . idea for Westfield or for any other town, as has been bands blaring fighting songs.” This service for the town promises advanced capa found out by experience since 1996. Any new name Just for Michael Fundraiser Helps I am not sure what a game “smells” or bilities from the preprogrammed services of the the town chooses is easily redirected to the experi “feels” like, but at every football game, home or away, rain or shine, the 110 vendor. Business can be transacted with residents, mental service now being evaluated. If the experi With Chemotherapy Treatment students of the Westfield High School and town employees should be able to update the mental service does not work out. then the town A “Just for Michael" fundraiser was special thank you to all of you who sup Marching Band and Color Guard play to site. Town Administrator Jim Gildea believes this is website name is directed elsewhere. held at on September 27 through Septem ported Michael. It’s nice to know that support the football team. They perform ber 30 for ‘little Michael' of Clark. He the national anthem before the game, a good start for Westfield to eventually have a most We believe Westfield is now heading in the right there are such special people in this world was diagnosed after his third birthday that can do something positive for such a entertain the crowd during half time and modem and useful site. direction with its website activities. Thankfully, with NK Nasal T-Cell Lymphoma, a rare horrible disease. “blare Fighting songs” in support of the At the moment, however, the town still does not Westfieldnj is helping with the transition. form of cancer, which does not usually A big thank you to the staff of football team. alfect children. Michael began aggres And after all that, they board buses to have a name that it owns and publishes on the Soon, Westfield will have its own name on the Cheeburger Cheeburger, who did a great sive chemotherapy immediately at^The job in making this fundraiser run smoothly. take them to their own competitions where Internet. We believe this is critical and long past due. Internet. Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, where All the proceeds of this fundraiser will they perform against other bands with he receives treatment once a week. go towards Michael’s medical treatment. similarly grueling schedules. Just recently, He is truly a remarkable and brave When Michael is older, his parents will at the USSBA competition in North child. His parents. Ken and Maria, cannot tell him how so many thoughtful people Brunswick, they won first place in their Chief Mark Zyla- His Letters to believe how he handles uncomfortable cared and supported his fight against can category. tests and treatments. The doctors are the Editoritorj cer. Renate Bieber pleased with his progress so far. To learn more about Michael’s story Memory Is a Blessing to All Cheehurger Cheeburger in Westfield Westfield t and to check on his latest updates you can donated 15 percent of all sales from those Scotch Plains mourns the untimely through me, I sincerely thank you. I want Westfield and Fanwood log onto www.justformichael.com. Vote November 8,2005 death of Police Chief Mark Zyla this to assure the residents of Scotch Plains customers who presented a “Just for Michael" flyer. The number of people Linda Piesco week. Mark’s passing is devastating from that even though we hqve lost a respected Candidates Thanked See: goleader.com/05vote who participated was incredible. A very Westfield many perspectives, most particularly as a leader and officer in our police depart The League of Women Voters of the Candidates Public TV Forums Filmed: loving husband and father. Our sincerest ment. we are still protected and well- Westfield Area extends congratulations Westfield: TV36 thoughts and prayers are with Joanie. served by an outstanding police force. I to all of the candidates in Westfield and Westfield Armory Troops In Iraq Fanwood: TV35 Kristin and Courtney in their time of have every confidence that the new lead Fanwood on their participation their Can unfathomable grief. ership in our department will rally our didate Forums. Governor (1,4-yr.) We also send our deepest condolences officers through this difficult period and We also extend our gratitude to The Send Thanks For Donations Jon Corzine (D) to the members of the Scotch Plains Po continue the kind of high quality policing Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plaius- We wish to thank those who donated have proudly served during the Iraq war. Doug Forrester (R) lice Department, who lost a great leader, we have all come to expect. Fanwood Times newspapers for its co toiletries and other items to the 250th We know first hand how much it means to Jeffrey Pawlowski (L) co-worker and friend. Mark also touched Mark Zyla will not soon be forgotten, sponsorship, including its continued elec Signal Battalion, Westfield Armory, while the troops that those at home remember Hector Castillo (Ed) so many other lives outside of his law- and we all can learn a bit by seeing how he tion coverage, and to Channels 35 and 36 they served in Iraq. For more than a year, them as they serve. Though none of us State Assembly D-21 (2,2-yr.) enforcement career and we also grieve for lived an all-too-short life. Thank you. for filming the programs so that voters there has been a collection box in the have family members in the 250th, we are Jon Bramnick (R)(I) those who lost a mentor, coach, softball Mark, for your service to your commu may hear about the issues. foyer of the Westfield Memorial Library honored to have been able to help the Eric Munoz (R)(I) teammate, beer buddy ancj just all-around nity. your leadership and your friendship. that is continuously filled with donations. battalion’s Family Readiness Group. The Steve Merman (D) good friend. May your memory be a blessing to us ail. Merry Wisler Thank you to the library and other sites 250th Signal Battalion will soon return Bruce Bergen (D) To those in and around Scotch Plains League of Women Voters for allowing us to collect these items for home from Iraq. Please join with Opera State Assembly D-22 (2,2-yr.) who have called to offer their condo Martin Marks the troQps! Because of the community's Linda Slender (D)(1) Mayor of Scotch Plains E-mail letters to tion Yellow Ribbon to welcome the troops lences and prayers to the Township support, each member of the 250th re home with ribbons, signs and flags. To be Jerry Green (D)(1) [email protected] ceived several care packages while serv notified of the date and route of their Nancy Malool (R) ing overseas. It has been such a joy to read arrival, please send an email to Elyse Bochicchio (R) thank you notes from the troops. For bbmal451@aol;com. Union County Clerk (1,5-yr.) those who want to continue tc support our Joanne Rajoppi (D)(1) troops, please donate to the USO. Visit Julia Dvorak Saundra Spector (R) www.usucares.org or call 1-866- Dianne Gorbaty Union County Freeholder (3, 3-yr.) USOGIVE. Alice Miller Angel Estrada (D)(1) Caring Hearts from Home is Claudia Cuca Rick Proctor (D)(1) an informal local group dedicated to sup Rose Runes Nancy Ward (D)(1) porting our troops and their families. Three Terri Mandrillo Patricia Quattrocchia (R) of us arc mothers, and one a grandmother, Caring Hearts from Home Stuart Kline (R) of currently active military officers who Westfield Albert Dill (R) Westfield Mayor (1, 4-yr.) Watchung’s Deserted Village Worth Andrew Skibitsky (R)(l) Tom Jardim (D) Westfield Council Ward 1(1,4-yr.) The Visit, a Great Afternoon Sal Caruana (RKI) ini' lnlnn'O i hiapiy and taJk u> th^aitfhtfologiwts, we were able to Audwy FhwIh O) .— archeology, a trio to the Deserted Villape
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October .30. mote, cash prizes will he given for Children and parents wishing to first place ($35). second place ($25) participate arc asked to gather at the and third place ($15). Children up Elm Street Field in Westfield at 12:45 through fifth grade may participate. p m. Judging of costumes will take The non-profit “Y’"s Men’s Club place from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.. and is best known for ils Christmas Tree free treat bags will be given to par Sgle at the Elm Street Field between ticipating children. Thanksgiving and Christmas. Funds The parade will begin at 1:15 p in. generated by the tree sale are donated from Elm Street Field, traveling up Elm to various community organizations. to East Broad Street and into The club is always seeking new Mindowaskin Park, leading the parade members to join its ranks. All that is will be the Westfield Fire IJepartinenl's required is a little time and a willing Super Truck and the Westfield High ness to participate in club events. School Matching Band. Interested individuals are asked to Awards will he given following the call the Westfield Area "Y” at (9081 parade at the Mindowaskin Park ga 233-2700 for more details. Miller-Cory Museum Plans Quilting Program Sunday MK. AND MRS. FRED AUGUSTINE DECARO, 3RD WESTFIELD - On Sunday, Octo will begin at 3:30 p.m. Additionally, (She is the form er Miss Mex Butler) ber 23. from 2 to 4 p.m.. the Miller- members of the Cooking Committee Marcus D. Mattielli and Miss Stephanie M. Powers Cory House Museum of Westfield w ill demonstrate Colonial open hearth will feature a program with Ellen cooking. M ss Meg ‘Sutler Marries Hess of Cranford on the early Ameri Admission to the museum is $2 for can textile art of quilting. adults. 50 cents for students and free M iss StepHanie Pouters Mrs. Hess will explain and demon for children under age six. For more strate various quilting methods such information about other fall events, ‘JredAugustine DeCaro, 3rd as patchwork and applique. Many of please call (908) 232-1776. ‘To WedMarcus M attiedi New Jersey’s early settlers made Miss Alice Marguerite Butler of Mrs. Mary Plaza of Basking Ridge patchwork bedcovers from salvaged ‘Mrs. Kimble’ Author Mr. and Mrs. William Beal of the bride-elect received her Bachelor Westfield, the daughter of Mrs. John1 was the Matron of Honor for her scraps of woven fabric. Two layers of Clarksboro have announced the en of Arts degree in International Busi K Butler of Orange and the late Or. sister. cloth were filled w ith wool or cotton To .Speak at Library gagement of their daughter. Miss ness and Spanish from Muhlenberg John Kenneth Butler, was married on Dale Ritchey of Bridgeport, Conn., and held in place by stitched designs. WESTFIELD - On Saturday. Oc Stephanie Marie Powers of Hoboken, College in Allentown, Pa., where she Saturday. July.30, to Fred Augustine a friend of the bridegroom, served as An accomplished weaver, Mrs. tober 29. at 2 p.m.. Jennifer Haigh to Marcus Domenic Mattielli of was a member of the Delta Zeta so DeCaro, 3rd of Greenwich, Conn. He the best man. Hess has taught textile design at the will discuss her award-winning de Westfield. He is the son of Mr. and rority. Miss Powers is an expense is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred DeCaro, Until the time of her wedding, the Fashion Institute of Technology in but novel, "Mrs. Kimble,” and Mrs. Louis Mattielli, also of Westfield. analyst in the Credit Risk Manage Jr. of New Fairfield. Conn. The bride's bride was the Assistant Corporate New York City anJ weaving at the present her latest novel, "Baker A 1997 graduate of Clearview Re ment Group for JP Morgan Chase in father was a pediatrician in the Or Secretary of Public Service Enter Newark Museum. Towers" at the Westfield Memorial gional High School in Mullica Hill. New York City. anges for over 40 years. prise Group Incorporated in Newark. Costumed docents will be avail Library, located at 550 East Broad Her fiance, a 1997 graduate of The Reverend Roger J, Landry, a She w as awarded a Bachelor of Arts able to guide visitors through the Street. M adeline M arie Westfield High School, earned a friend of the bridegroom, celebrated degree in Economics from Smith Col fully furnished farmhouse, located at Ms. Haigh received the PEN/ Bachelor of Arts degree in Political the Nuptial Mass at the Church of lege in Northampton, Mass, and re 614 Mountain Avenue. The last tour Hemingway Award for first fiction Science front Muhlenberg College, Saint Anne in Garwood. The Rever ceived her Master of Business Ad for "Mrs. Kimble." the story of three W e lc o m e d B y S e pe s where he w as a member of the base end Anthony J. Kulig concelebrated. ministration degree from Seton Hall Thrift Shop Features women who are the first, second and Christian and Shelle Sepe of ball team and Tau Kappa Epsilon An afternoon reception followed at University in South Orange. Halloween Costumes third wives of the same man. Westfield have announced the birth fraternity. Mr. Mattielli is a bond bro Mayfair Farms in West Orange. The bridegroom graduated magna I it "Baker Tow ers," the author pays of their daughter, Madeline Marie ker fori DX Capital in New York City. The bride, known as Meg, was given cum laude from Harvard College in WESTFIELD- The Westfield Ser tribute to the men and women known Sepe. on Thursday, September 15. at The couple will be married at the in marriage by her oldest brother, John Cambridge. Mass, with an A.B. de vice League Thrift Shop, located at its the Greatest Generation with an 4:30 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Butler of Princeton. She wore an ivory, gree in History. He is President of 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, is intimate family saga of life and love Center in Livingston. in Westfield in June 2006. peau de soie gown handmade in the DeCaro Associates, a technology selling adult and children's Hallow in the post-World War II era in a Madeline weighed 7 pounds and 4 Watteau style by Mrs. Maria Pavon of consulting firm in Greenwich. Conn. een costumes and accessories. western Pennsylvania coal town. ounces and measured 19 inches in Garwood Knights Post Rahway. It was a replica of the gown A rehearsal luncheon was held the A non-profit business, the thrift Registration is underway for length at birth. worn by the bride's mother and by the day before the wedding at the Orange shop uses all proceeds to support Westfield Memorial Library She joins her brother. Preston, 14!-2 Date For Blood Drive bride's four older sisters. The lace Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange. local charities. The Service League cardholders only. The program will months old. GARWOOD - The Garwood from the bride’s mother’s gown. Following a wedding trip includ also runs a consignment shop at the he open to the general public pend The baby’s maternal grandparents Knightsof Columbus will hold a blood Rosepoint, which the bride's grand ing a trans-Atlantic voyage aboard same location. ing availability. For more informa are Jon and Dotty Hawkins of Ply drive on Saturday. November 5. from mother had worn as a veil, was re the Queen Mai? 2 and a cruise to Both shops are open Tuesday tion or to register for free adult pro mouth. Ind. ‘ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the council hall, moved and used to adorn the bodice Bermuda, the couple resides in Old through Saturday from 9 a.ni. to 4 grams. please call (908) 789-4090. Tony and Mary Ann Sepe of located at 37 South Avenue in and cathedral-length train. Greenwich. Conn. p.m. For additional information, visit www.wmlnj.org or stop by the Westfield are her paternal grandpar Garwood (opposite Pathmark). people are asked to call the Thrift library for a copy of its quarterly ents. Parking is available behind the hall Shop at (908) 233-2530. newsletter. Betty Coleman of Plymouth. Ind. off of Willow Avenue. 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WESTFIELD - The Presbyterian Kindred, a New Yotk jazz performer, ing nominations for the Marc Weslev Nominations should be mailed to the Church in Westfield has announced a wrote the show and is co-producing it Hardy Human Rights Award for 2006. First Congregational Church of theater trip, open to the entire com with Ann Phillips at the college Candidates must be between the ages Westfield. 125 Elmer Street. Westfield. munity, on Saturday, December 3, lo The studcnt/laculty production will of 16 and 22 and participating in a N.J. 07090 or e-mailed to see "A Jazz Nativity" at William Pater combine the talents and expertise of Westfield-based organization, who [email protected] no later than son University in Wayne. die jazz ami theater departments at have distinguished themselves in the Wednesday. November 30. Individuals This production will illustrate the the university. Slide Hampton on area of human rights. are asked to include the names, ad Christmas story through jazz and will trombone, Dave Valentin on flute and This award will be offered to a per dresses and telephone numbers of two feature traditional as well as new- tap dancer Jimmy Styde will appear son who has shown: Openness and references that may be contacted. Christmas hymns. Saxophonist Bob as the three kings presenting their friendliness to people of all races, creeds Presentation of the award, which gifts. Clark Terry also w ill be pan of and nationalities: involvement and lead will consist of a certificate and a mon Hacklebarney Trip the performance. Buses will leave the church parking ership in organizations and activities etary award, will be made in early On Tap This Sunday committed to improving human rela 2006. All nominees will be acknowl lot at 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield tions; unusual personal dignity; the edged in appropriate ways. LITTLE FRIENDS...The Westfield Day ( arc Center Friends will hold Its fall WESTFIELD - The First Baptist at 6:30 p.m. and return around 11 p.m. willingness to risk for what he or she Marc Hardy, a member of the First children's outgrown clothing, hook and toy sale tomorrow. Friday, October 21, Church of Westfield will sponsor its Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for from 9 a.m. lo 5 p.ni. and Saturday. (fcloher 22. from 9 to 11 a.m. In Westminster believes is right; unqualified accep Congregational Church, was a national annual autumn hike through children age 12 and under. tance of others: respect for diversity , llall of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, located at III! Mountain Avenue. Hacklebarney State Park this Sun Tickets are limited, with reserva merit scholar as well as a singer and The center serves children age 18 months through kindergarten, like those personal integrity , caring and willing actor, and was very interested in hu day. October 23, beginning at 12:30 tions being accepted until Thursday. pictured above, and has NAEYC accreditation. Proceeds from the sale are used p.m. Those who wish to carpool November 3. Checks should be made ness to listen, and the ability to lead by man rights. He was killed in an auto lo provide tuition scholarships. example. mobile accident in 1990. one month should meet at 11:30a.m. in thechurch payable to: The Presbyterian Church Nominations should be type-writ before he was to graduate from parking lot at 170 Elm Street in Westfield - Jazz Nativity. Any ques ten, no more than two pages in length, Westfield High School. Westfield Area ‘Y’ to Hold After a stop at a cider mill, hikers tions can be directed to the church and should indicate the names of appli For further information, please call will walk across moderalely rough office at (9081 233-0301. cable organizations in w hich the candi the church office at (908) 233-2494 terrain through scenic fall foliage. date is involved, responsibilities and orSharilyn Brow n at (908) 233-5375. Single Parent Family Events Afterwards, they will be offered St. Paul's Church Seeks grilled holdogs under the trees at pic WESTFIELD-The Westfield Area to enjoy pizza and dessert, a craft nic tables in the middle of the park. Book Sale Donations Dr. Johnson to Give Talk "Y” has announced it w ill offer three activity and gym games in the Multi- Visitors are welcome and all hikers WESTFIELD - St. Paul's Episco events next month for single parents Purpose Room. The fee is $5 per are advised to wear comfortable cloth pal Church in Westfield is seeking and their families. family and free lo those attending a ing and sturdy shoes. book donations lor its annual Friends At Presbyterian Church On Friday, November 4. from 6:30 Westfield Area “Y" single-parent Individuals are welcome to attend of Music Book Sale that will take to 8:30 p.m.. the "Y” will sponsor a event for the first time. the 10:30 a.m. worship service that place from Sunday. October 30. be WESTFIELD - Dr. James Turner of statecraft. single-parent-family activity at its On Friday. November 18. the “Y” day in their hiking gear. For more ginning al I p.m. and continue through Johnson, a historian of just war He is familiar with jihad tradition new East Broad Street Family Branch, will present a single-parent event, for information, please contact thechurch Tuesday, November I. thought, will speak on "The Role of and its place in Islamic religion and located at 422 East Broad Street in adults only, at the Cranford Hotel in office al (908) 233-2278 or Especially needed are hardcover America in the World and How We culture, as well as just w ar tradition Westfield. Cranford at 7:30 p.m. Attendees [email protected]. and paperback fiction and nonfiction, Respond as Christians" and its place in the religion Families will have an opportunity should ask the hostess where the cookbooks, audio books, videos, com this Sunday, October 23, and culture of the west. Westfield Area “Y" group is sealed or Author to Spotlight puter software, compact disks. DVDs, at 7 p.m. at The Presby Dr. Johnson's books in Temple Sisterhood ask for Jill Brown. puzzles and children's books. terian Church in clude “Just War and Jihad: On Sunday. November 20. from Local Black History The church is unable to accept do Westfield. Historical and Theoretical Posts Meeting Date 3:30 to 5 p.m., divorced or single FANWOOD - Author Elhel Wash nations of textbooks, magazines, en Dr Johnson is a pro Perspectives on War and CRANFORD Tile next meeting fathers and their children are invited ington will discuss the lifestyle and cyclopedias, records or Reader’s Di fessor in the Department Peace in Western and Is of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El to meet in the Rooke Pool at the main contributions of Black Americans in gest condensed books. of Religion and an asso lamic Traditions" (1991) MekorOhayirn w ill he held on Thurs "Y' facility at 220 Clark Street in Union County during the Tuesday. Donations may be dropped off in ciate member of the and "Cross. Crescent and day, October 27, at 8 p.m. at the Westfield fora family swim. Dessert October 25 meeting of the Historical Si. Paul's Parish Hall tomorrow. Fri Graduate Department of Sword: The Justification temple, located at 338 Walnut Av w ill be served afterwards. Society of Scotch Plains and day. October 21. through Saturday. Political Science at and Limitation of War in enue in Cranford. Advance registration is requested Fanwood. October 29. To reach the Parish Hall, Rutgers University in Dr. JamesT. Johnson Western and Islamic Tradi There will be a Torah Fund Pro for all events and max be done by Mrs. Washington's research formed please use the Euclid Avenue drive New Brunswick. tions" < 19901. gram. Patty Werschultz. Past Presi calling Jill Brown at (908) 233-2700, the basis for a 2004 Arcadia Publish way entrance. Items may be delis His research and teaching have fo A11 are w e Icome. There i s no charge dent of the temple, will speak on extension no. 415. or e-mailing her at ing Company book. The meeting, ered between 3 and 9 p.m. Monday cused on the historical development for this event. For more details, please "And the Gates Opened: A Celebra jilf.brown 1 @ eomcast.net. beginning at 8 p.m., will be held al the through Friday and from noon until 9 and application of moral traditions call the church office at (908) 233- tion of 20 Years of Women in the Fanwood train station at North and p.m. on weekends. related to war, peace and the practice 0301. Rabbinate." St. Bart's to Offer Martine Avenues. St. Paul's Church is located at 414 Karen Platt. Program Vice Presi All are welcome Refreshments East Broad Street, across from the Unitarian Church to Begin dent. will introduce the program. Sis Anointing of the Sick and fellowship w ill follow the meet Westfield Municipal Building. terhood President Lenore Klein w ill SCOTCH PLAINS - St. ing. For further information, please call preside at a short business meeting. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman For more information, please call (908) 232-8506. extension no. 10. or Film Series Tomorrow Night Hospitality Chairwomen Joan Catholic Church has invited mem Historical Socictv President Richard e-mail parishoffice@ Finkelstein and Greta Polonit/.a will bers of the community to receive the Bousquct at (908) 232-1199. stpaulsw estfield.org. AREA - A series of films on social be held at the FUSP church at 724 serve refreshments. sacrament of the Anointing of the justice issues, presented by the First Park Avenue in Plainfield. A potluck Additionally, Harriet Scheiner. Sick during the noon Mass on Sun Unitarian Society of Plainfield supper at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall will Judaica Shop Chairwoman, w ill have day. October 30. St. Bartholomew (FUSP)'s Social Justice Committee, precede each 7:30 p.m. viewing, with the shop open for purchases. 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Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. (732) 499-8226 • www.ucac.org A W atchwo Communications, Inc. Pubucation t i n ' IHrntfii-lft lir n b r r and The Scotch Bains - Fan wood TIMES Thursday, October 20, 2005 Page 9 WHS Ice Hockey Announces Westfield BOA Approves 14 Jeffrey Milanette Appointed Its Annual Skate-A-Thon Applications, Seeks Revisions To U.S.-Russia Tech Council WESTFIELD - The Westfield apparel will be for sale. All proceeds High School Ice Hockey Team will are to benefit the Westfield High By JAMBS HM.l t:RAN gory Napiorkowski of 866Tice Place WESTFIELD - Westfield manage eration. hold its annual Skate-A-Thon on Sat School Ice Hockey team. revise his plans und add more win ment consultant Jeffrey C. Milanette. The 1CHT held its first meeting at urday, November 5. at Warinanco Park Directions to Warinanco Park rink WESTFIELD - The Westfield dows on his plans for a two-floor president of innovative Partners, Inc., the MES in Moscow on June 22 and Ice Rink in Roselle, from 6 through 8 from Westfield are as follows: South Board of Adjustment reviewed more addition, which the applicant agreed. was recently appointed to the United 23. The meeting was co-chaired by p.m. Avenue. East, through Cranford to than 14 applications seeking vari The board did not w ant to approve States-Russia Innovation Council on Dr. George Atkinson. Science and This event has become recognized Roselle. At traffic light with a Texaco ances for home expansion during an addition to the home where the High Technology by the U.S. Depart Technology Adviser to the Secretary as a favorite aiming families in the station on the right, turn right onto Monday's monthly meeting. The ap right side of the house would appear ment of Commerce. of State, and by Professor Sergey community and doubles as a Linden Road. Go past two traffic lights plicants appearing before the board as a large wait mass with no win Mr. Milanette is an expert in the Mazurenko. head of the Federal fundrai ser for the hockey team, which and straight into the park. After merg had been reminded that only those dows. development of small, innovative Agency for Science and Innovation is partially self-supported. All are ing into the park loop, the ice rink is who had a pre-existing condition or The board requested in two cases technology companies and business (FASI).ThelCHT meets at least twice invited tocome out and skate with the on the right. Parking is to the left and could prove a hardship situation would that the applicants revise their plans, incubation. Since 2fXX). he has col per year, alternating between Russia high school team, lest their shot on past the rink on the right. have their variances approved. Kevin and Eileen Sroku of 526 St laborated with the Russian Venture and the United States. Another meet Westfield's goalies, skate in relay Westfield's Varsity Ice Hoc key team In the case of Donna and Andrew Marks Avenue were asked to reduce Capital Association in organizing the ing of the council is planned for Feb races and have fun. was co-champion of the Harold Wasserman of 471 Channing Avenue, their lot coverage from 23.5 percent annual Russian Venture Fair, an event ruary 2006, in Washington. D.C. Admission is $6 lor skaters. Figure VanCotl Cup for the 2004-2005 sea who were seeking permission toerect to make it closer to the 20 percent based on the New Jersey Venture Fair. skate rentals are available. Sticks, son and we invite all residents of our a 10-foot by 10-foot roof over their allowed under town ordinance. In addition, he trained hundreds of Public Asked to Honor helmets and gloves are suggested, but community to come out and cheer patio, Mr. Wasserman argued having The Srokas' home said their home Russian and American entrepreneurs not mandatory. The snack bar w ill be them on for another successful sea a roof over his patio would improve is located in an area of larger dwell in the skills necessary to start, man 250th Signal Battalion open and Westfield Ice Hockey team son in 2005-2006. the cosmetic make up of his home ings and that they wanted to bring age, and finance a new company WESTFIELD The Westfield However, the board felt it was not their home in line with the surround through his leadership of the New Family Support Group for the de enough of a hardship case and the ing neighborhood. However, because Jersey Entrepreneurs Forum, a non ployed 250th Signal Battalion of Learn to Be a Police Officer application was denied. of their small lot. their expansion profit networking-and training orga the Westfield National Guard Ar The hoard also did not approve the plans will have to be revised nization. mory has asked people throughout request of Donna and Kevin Ardencnte The board also asked Kim and Joe The formation of the council is the the state to decorate the outside of With Westfield Explorers of 426 Codding Road to rebuild their Manning of 123 Lincoln Road to re result of meetings between President their homes and businesses with home with a second dwelling, which think their plans of moving their de George W Bush and Russian Presi yellow ribbons and/or flags to wel WESTFIELD - The Westfield percent of the functions, pass an in had existed before the house burned tached garage while they were add dent Vladimir Putin where the two come home the 250th Signal Bat Explorers Post No. 90 is accepting terview, have a neat and clean appear down Board Chairman William ing a second floor to their home. leaders agreed that the United States talion from Iraq. applications from young men and ance, follow all post rules and have Heinbokel said he did not want to set and Russia should cooperate on high The group also made the request women who have an interest in law no criminal record. Explorers are also a precedent for a two-family home in UC College Offers technology issues, innovation and en as a way for people to show their enforcement. provided with their own uniforms. a single-family neighborhixvd. trepreneurship. Consequently, the Of support for all soldiers serv ing in Founded in 2002, the post offers For further information, please con According to Mr. Heinbokel. "The Course in Real Estate fice of Technology Policy of the Tech the United States military. young men and women who may tact officers Jason Rodger or Frank mother/daughter homes has presented SCOTCH PLAINS - The Division nology Administration negotiated a Additionally, the group has asked have an interest in law enforcement Ricci at the Westfield Police Depart a problem for us. W'e have to uphold of Economic Development and Con Memorandum of Understanding on that on Friday. Veterans Day. No the opportunity to gain first-hand ment. the variance in this case and not per tinuing Education at Union County Cooperation in Technology and In vember 11. everyone add a red. knowledge of what it is like to be a mit a two-family home in a residen College w ill once again offer courses novation w ith the Ministry of Educa w hite and blue ribbon in honor of police officer. Nationally and locally, Engineers to Meet tial neighborhood” for those in the real estate industry. tion and Science of the Russian Fed all veterans. the program is associated with the The board approved a number of "Introduction to Real Estate Ap Boy Scouts of America and is open to On October 25 variances for applicants who wished praisal" is a prerequisite course to all individuals ages 14 to 21. The Ex AREA — The Professional En to expand their homes. Applications the other appraisal courses. This plorers attend weekly meetings on gineers Society Union Chapter's were approved for Barbara and Jo course will cover the appraisal pro ario urrieri sq Tuesday nights at Westfield police (PESUC) first self-run meeting of seph Ganz of 657 St Marks Avenue. fession. real estate and its appraisal, M C. G , E . headquarters. During meetings, they the 2(X)5-20()6 year will take place Mr. and Mrs Robert Schwartz of 41 the real estate marketplace, the ap leant about finger printing, first aid. on Tuesday. October 25. The fea Doris Parkway. Brian and Raita Quinn praisal process, building construc i n (.h i, in w 11 & i*\i \ 111 ( i CPR. traffic direction, crowd control, tured guest and program leader w ill of 415 Birch Place, Samuel Younger tion data collection, site valuation self- defense and more. Explorers be John Rhodes. P.E.. Senior Vice of 402 North Chestnut Street, Jodi and the cost approach. also have field training and will have President of Haley & Aldrich. Inc. 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Andrew Barcan Boraon August 8, 1*912in Rahway, New Jersey College for Women, now Decorated For Distinguished Service Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had of California and David Barcan of he was the son of John James and Ex a Douglass College, and taught at the lived in Buffalo. N.Y, Neptune, Bra Philadelphia. Pa.; eight grandchildren Giesc High of Rahway and Westfield. University of Minnesota. Both Juliette Scotch Plains Police Chief Murk E. as Police Officer of the Year. dley Beach and Clark prior to moving and three great-grandchildren. On October 22.1938, he and Juliette and Don were "ham radio" enthusi Zyla. 46. whose law enforcement ca During his career. Chief Zyla also to Cranford in 1992. Funeral services were held on Fri Hbradt l Marshall) High were married asts and active members of their local reer spanned more than two decades, received two Lifesaving Medals from Mrs. Barcan had been a Hebrew day,October 14,fromTemple Emanu- in the First United Methodist Church churches. died on Friday, October 14, at the Scotch Plains Police Department. teacher at Temple Beth El in Asbury El. of Westfield by the Reverend John He was predeceased by his wife on Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen A life member of the Scotch Plains Park for 25 years before retiring many Arrangements were under the di Wesley Lord. May 30. 1999. ter in Plainfield. Volunteer Rescue Squad, which he years ago. rection of Menorah Chapels at Don and Juliette graduated from Surviving arc a sister. Mrs. Janet Bom in Elizabeth, Chief Zyla had joined in 1976. Chief Zyla also was She graduated from Brooklyn Col Millbum in Union. Westfield High School in the 1930s. (High) Hiltunen of Lake Linden. lived in Scotch Plains for many years active since 1993 with the Scotch lege and the Jewish Theological Semi r 20. 2005 Don attended Rensselaer Polytech Mich.; a brother-in-law. Benjamin T. and was a 1977 graduate of Scotch Plains Police Athletic League. He nary in New York City. nic Institute. New York University and his wife, Margaret A. (Allen) Plains-Fanwood High School. He was a member of the Board of Direc Mrs. Barcan was a member of Bonnie L. Strangio, 32 and Rutgers University. Marshall of Peabody. Mass, and many earned a Bachelor of Science degree tors and served as treasurer, as well as Hadassah in Bradley Beach and the Bonnie L. Hodroski Strangio. 32. His immigrant ancestor. John High. nieces and nephews. in Accounting in 1981 from Seton being a football coach. Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El in of Westfield died on Wednesday, Sr., was an early settler of Westfield. Juliette and Don High were trans Hall University in South Orange and He was predeceased by a sister. Westfield. October 12, at her residence. IXin'sdirect line of ancestry was John ferred and interred on Thursday, Sep completed Basic Training for Police Pamela Giordano, in April of this She was predeceased by her hus- Bom and raised in Carteret, she James II*. Linus IP. John 111*. John. tember 22, at the Marshall-High family Officers at the Union County Police year, and by his father, John Zyla. lived in Westfield since 2001. Jr.’. John2 and John Sr.1 site in Fairview Cemetery of Westfield. Academy in Cranford in May 1982. Surviving are his wife, Joan La Jeffrey Best Mrs. Strangio was a retired special Don w as a member of the Sons of Funeral arrangements were under Following a year-long assignment Carruhba Zyla; twodaughters, Kristin Jeffrey Best, formerly of Kimball education teacher for the South the American Revolution and the Al tl®* direction of the Ryan Funeral with the Union County Police Zy la and Courtney E. Zy la; his mother, Avenue in Westfield, died on Thurs Brunswick Board of Education. pha Chapter, Theta Xi fraternity at Home of Calumet. Mich. Department’s Patrol Division. Chief Patricia Mullarkey Zyla; a sister, day. October 13. at his residence. She graduated with a Bachelor of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Memorial donations may be made Zyla joined the Scotch Plains Police Karen Di Pietro and her husband, Mr. Best was employed as a com Science degree in Psychology in 1995 Don worked on the early delivery in their memory to the Community Department in February of 1983 as a Christopher; a brother-in-law, Peter puter specialist with AT&T. and a master's degree in special educa vans for UPS He also helped design Church of Calumet. 201 Red Jacket police officer assigned to the Patrol Giordano; his mother-in-law, Sally He was a graduate of Holy Trinity tion in 1998. both from Trenton State Battleship "X" the U.S.S. South Da Road. Calumet. Mich. 49913. Division. He rose through the ranks, La Carrubba. and two sisters-in-law High School and Kean College and College/The College of New Jersey. October 20. 2005 kota. the U.S.S. Killy Hawk and many becoming a sergeant in June 1995 and their husbands. Ann and Michael was a member of Boy Scout Troop She was predeceased by a sister, and a lieutenant in April 2001 Purvin and Eileen and David Reidy. No. 172 in Westfield. Pamela Hodroski. As a lieutenant, he served as Train The funeral took place on Tuesday, Surviving are his parents, Marian Surviving are her husband of four College Woman’s Club ing Officer, Patrol Division Com October 18. from the Rossi Funeral and William Best of Williamsburg, years. James Strangio; her parents, mander and Internal Affairs Division Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass fol Va.; two sisters, Kerry Johnson of Stephen and Lillian Hodroski. and Commander. He became Scotch lowed at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Santa Fe, N.M. and Leslie Rich of three sisters. Tracey Stoddard. Kate Holds First Planning Event Plains' police chief in May of 2004 Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.. and three broth Hodroski and Emilie Sasso. In 1999, he was awarded the Medal Plains. Burial was at Fairview Cem the criteria that admissions offices use ers, Rick Best of Shawnee, Kan., A Mass of Christian Burial was WESTFIELD - The College of Honor from the Scotch Plains Po etery in Westfield. Woman's Club of Westfield’s first to narrow their applicant pool, includ Michael Best of Lakeville, Conn, and offered on Monday, October 17, at St. lice Department, as well as the Medal Memorial contributions may be college planning event was held on ing SAT scores, extracurricular activi Peter Best of Basking Ridge. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in of Valor from the Union County 2(H) made to an education fund for Chief October I at the Echo Lake Country ties and recruited athletes. After the Memorial services were held on Garwood. Burial took place at Club and the New Jersey State Zyla's daughters, made payable to Club. Jacques Steinberg, a New York talk, both speakers took questions from Monday, October 17, in Bethlehem, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Policemen's Benevolent Association. his wife. Joan Zyla, which will be Pa. Arrangements were under the di Titut's reporter and author of "The the audience, and Mr. Steinberg That same year, the Knights of Co accepted at the funeral home. Gatekeepers! Inside the Admissions autographed copies of his b Cranford OOOOOOOOO 218 North Avenue < iuoeialed ^funeral 'IMeeeioei Hillside Cemetery 276-0255 D a le <32. Aehouitea, 'd.g. M e # 3707 Charles V. Dooley Vkaelu g. Voeabe, 'NJ). M e § 4000 Manager Scotch Plains NJ License # 3703 908.756.1729 "Where perianal ientire U Ike norm, www.hillsidecemetery.com fu u l sutiifaetion ii our goal" A W atchunc Communications, I nc. Publication ® ije UU-atfirlb lim ber and The Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES __ __ 1 * " " 1 ———— "■ .. Thursday, October 20, 2005 Page 11 WF’s PTC Is In Full Swing Improvements Continue With Start of School Year At High-School Auditorium WESTFIELD - The Parent- tional Studies. Budget Task Force, Te*cher Council (PTC) of the WESTFIELD - Since September by the middle of November. Business Special Education. Scholarship anif I, more than a mile of conduit for Administrator Robert Berman expects Westfield Public Schools is in full others. operation, meeting monthly with Su electrical wires has been installed that testing of all the new equipment Regular participants at the PTC above and below the Westfield High will be completed by Novemher 25, perintendent of Schools Dr. William meetings include Board-of-Education Foley to discuss school issues. School (WHS) auditorium in order in time for the WHS drama. Ghetto. President Anne Riegel and hoard Vice to make way for electrical wiring. which will be performed December The PTC serves as an umbrella President Ginny Leiz. Topics such as organization of all the schools' par The wiring will be needed for the 8 .9 and 10. The drama is based on a school policies, district budget and lighting and sound upgrade that are diary written in Lithuania during the ent-teacher-student organizations, PTO/PTA-iniliated student activities meeting twice a month to share ideas, among the final improvements that Holocaust. are discussed with Dr. Foley and the will transform the 50-year old audi The lighting and sound upgrades in interests and news about each school board representatives. Mary Thompson is the PTC Presi torium into a modern venue for the auditorium are part of a 2(XX) "It's important to have this two- drama, musicals, concerts and as public bond referendum, which dent. with Vice President Julia Tarr, way communication." said Dr. Foley. Treasurer Midori Jenkins, Recording semblies. funded WHS's science wing and capi “At the PTC meetings, we have the The 6,(XX) feet of metal piping, in Secretary Carol Fahrenthold and Cor tal improvements to the existing build opportunity to hear the good news stalled in the basement as well as ing. In the summer o f2004,1100 new responding Secretary Lori Friedman and the concerns that are perceived rounding out the PTC Board above the ceiling of the auditorium, is seats, including appropriate handi by parents in our schools through the first stage of the electrical upgrade The PTO, PTA or PTSO co-presi cap seating areas, were installed in theirrepresentatives. At the same time, Beginning October 14. w ires w ill he dents ofWestfield's nine schools each ALL’S FAIR...Franklin children, grades K-5, gear up with excitement for the the auditorium. A new handicap ac the presidents hear what decisions school's annual Pumpkin Fair. represent their school on the PTC. pulled through these conduits and a cess ramp into the auditorium on the are being made by the Board of Edu console cabinet for the soundboard Parents also volunteer to join com Rahway Avenue side of the building cation. It's a very helpful process for equipment will be constructed. The mittees on the PTC. such as Educa Local H.S. Students Donate was built and all new flooring was all concerned." amount of spotlight platforms will be laid on the main auditorium floor and doubled, with four instead of the pre in the balcony. For Hurricane Katrina Relief vious two. Lighting will also he added The final phase of auditorium im over the orchestra pit area. provements is estimated to take place EDISON — High school students Heads of the three divisions of the Lighting equipment will be deliv at the end of the school year, with the and cousins Sahil Zubair of Scotch school met with student council of ered and installed the week of Octo installation of air conditioning com Plains and Madiha Aziz of ficers and advisers to organize the ber 2 1 with the audio system installed ing in the summer of 2006. Woodbridge, both students of the multi-faceted project. Wardlaw-Hartridge School, got to The first project involved the entire gether right after Hurricane Katrina student body donating and compiling struck to do some good. "We just Health Care Kits comprised of per wanted to do something,” said fresh sonal care and hygiene items, includ man Sahil. ing a comb, nail file, towel, wash Madiha. a sophomore, agreed that cloth, trxithbrush.toothpaste and ban they didn't want to remain passive, dages. so they contacted Rhona Eserner. Sahil expressed his pleasure at the Interim Head of their Upper School, number o f kits that were donated. to ask if they could form a commit The nurse's office was overflowing tee to mobilize the school into tak with the hundreds of donated kits that ing some sort of charitable action. were assembled by students. Fiorise Newton, the school nurse, delivered Announcement the kits to her local United Methodist Women's Organization in Plainfield Students Fundraise for distribution to the Gulf Coast. Throughout the next few months, WEAVING WORDS ON THE WEB...Teachers throughout the Westfield public For Hurricane Victims bake sales will be held on a rotating schools participated in web-page training on Columbus Day. Fifth-grade teacher SCOTCH PLAINS - Students basis by each dix ision of the school to GETTING SCHOOLED...Attending a recent meeting of the Westfield Parent Michael C'hodroff (standing) is the turnkev instructor at Tamaques School, where Teachers Council (PTC) are (left In right, first row I: Cindy Gallager, Roosevelt Concerned for the Needy, a large help raise money and compassionate he assisted teachers (left to right) Shirley Partelow, Michele Moise, Chris Bondira eo-president; Karen Fishman. Washington eo-president; Mary Thompson, PTC and Marie Apuzzo. club of volunteer students in the awareness of the devastation. At the president: Angela Slifer, Edison eo-president; ,lud> Hoffman. Edison co-presi Scotch Plains-Fanwood High school's Fall Fair, taking place on dent; Cindy Morgan. Westfield High School vice president; Second row ll-r) : School, has been doing all it can to Saturday. October 22. each division Janet Sarkos, Washington co-president; Jane DeVito, Jefferson co-president; WF School Teachers set up fundraisers and donations for will be selling items to raise money Lucy Ragoza. W ilson eo-president; Beth Lankier. I annuities eo-president; Chris the victims of the recent storms that for the cause, The all-day fair is open Kaveney, Franklin co-president; Barbara Giordano, Jefferson eo-president; have ravaged the Gulf Coast. The to the community and will feature Carol Fahrenthold. PTC recording secretary; I hird row (l-r): Deidre Gelinne, Attend Staff In-Service biggest fundraiser is set for tonight. sporting events, games and crafts for Roosevelt eo-president: Jackie Cash. Franklin eo-president; Ken Sumner, McKinley co-president. Missing from the photo are Lisa Quackenhush, W estfield The Hurricane Katrina/Rita Re the children, theme baskets, a bou W ESTFIELD- On Columbus Day, related pervasive developmental dis High School president: I .aura Napolitano, Wilson eo-president; Wendy Connolly, lief Benefit will broadcast live from tique of quality items for sale and a McKinley eo-president: and Elaine Jackler, Tamaques eo-president. , while the Westfield public schools orders. Jed Baker, a nationally re the high-school gym on Channel 34 sit-down luncheon. were closed for classes, teachers be nowned psychologist, behaviorist and (Scotch Plains TV) from 6 to 10 For more information on the Fall came the students behind the desks. author, conducted these sessions. p.m. It involves a telethon hotline Fair, please call the school at (908) All the teachers in the district partici Academic supervisors and teachers that will be open the entire night, 754-1882 or visit the school's website pated in various professional work in the district also served as facilita live music, food, prizes and a stu at www.whschool.org. shops. Many attended workshops in tors in several workshops. dent vs. faculty volleyball game. Oak Knoll web-page design to learn how to cre Superintendent of Schools Will SCN’s immediate goal is to en School of the H oly Child ate their ow n teacher's pages on the iam Foley, who observed the in-ser sure that the entire community is district’s new website: vice training sessions held in aware of this event and will show its www. westtieldnjk 12.org. Westfield, said, "Staff development support, whether it be by attending Sunday, October 30, 2005 Saturday, November 12, 2005 College 12:45 p m. Registration Guest speaker Jay McTighe, an continues to be a priority ip the or ^donating 9:30,aim. Registration educational consultant who has pub Westfield Public Schools). Wa not i l p.m. Rtesenuitian .9.45aau.TrgsqntjUion,,,; . lished books and articles in a number only provide training for our new Anita O’Neal Named Admissions 1:30 x 3 p.m ‘Meet the Faculty" Nr Tours 10 15 11 a.m. "Meet the Faculty" & Tours of leading journals on assessment, teachers but also offer continued pro led workshops on differentiated in fessional development for all our NAPSA Board Trustee struction. His topic of discussion was: staff, resulting in effective teaching WESTFIELD - The National As Consulting R e s p e c t f u l “The use of big ideas and essential methods and productive learning in sociation of Pupil Services Adminis questions to develop authentic learn the classroom." trators (NAPSA) has selected Get the competitive Confident ing experiences for students." Teach Westfield High School (WHS) Spe ers in each elementary grade level Students Volunteer cial Education Supervisor Anita advantage from a top Enthusiastic came with their own units of study O'Neal as a trustee on its executive college “insider” Reverent from the Westfield curriculum to re At Susquehanna board. Ms. O'Neal will begin her ] late to his theories. AREA - First-year students at three-year term effective Sunday, , E a s ie r Music and art teachers attended Susquehanna Christopher Doremus January 1, 2(X)6. Amy Satin special workshops held at the Morris and David Rimkus experienced the The board selects only two trust Curious" Museum on painting and musical value of helping others during their ees per year. Ms, O’Neal was cho • Harvard Law Graduate machines. Counselors and parapro- first week on campus. sen based on her demonstrated lead Joyful • Director, Colgate University fessionals were provided training on On Saturday, August 27. more than ership in the field of student ser Board of Directors Our founder advtxaied. more than a century ago, the topic of social skills for individu 500 students, faculty and staff, in vices. that her schools 'meet the wants of the age “ als with Asperger's Syndrome and cluding university President L. Jay "Ms. O'Neal represents an impor • Colgate Alumni Admissions Oak Knoll is a place oi t radition, and one of those Lemons, participated at one of 26 tant voice in education. She is the Representative traditions means that we lead the way in education PTO Pumpkin Fair volunteer project sites in Selinsgrove consummate advocate for student Today, ’We oiler young women 908.317.2826 and surrounding communities. learning and a valued member of the • Admission to top. colleges and universities Slated For Saturday The event. SU S.E.R.VE. Westfield High School community," [email protected] • Wireless campus with laptop program WESTFIELD - The Franklin (Susquhanna University Students said WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix. • leadership i raining Elementary School Parent Teacher Explore Regional Volunteer Experi • values-ceniered curriculum Organization (PTO) will hold its ences), is intended to give students • i ompcn’iive teams and; championship fields annual Pumpkin Fair on Saturday, the opportunity to gain a sense of Dr. Michael A. Dill, D.M.D. • S!aif-oi-thf;:m |x*riorming arts center October 22, from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. connectedness to the Susquehanna • \'om: community voice programs at Roosevelt Intermediate School, community while working with peers. •Tinarki.i! assistance available located at 301 Clark Street in Christopher is a graduate of Scotch is having an Westfield. It will take place rain or Plains-Fanwood High School and the At Oak Knoll, shine. Proceeds from the Pumpkin son of Bruce and Donna Doremus. Integntij Matters. Fair will support the PTO and be David is a graduate of Westfield High OPEN HOUSE A Catholic .independent school educating yuung women.grades 7 12. used for the benefit of Franklin School and the son of Nancy and celebrating his dental practice School and its students. Walter Rimkus. 44 Blackburn Road. Summit, Nj-079'01 • ;908-322:« I(.>o • w\vw oakknoll.org Saturday, October 22, 2005 2 to 5pm 1776 Martine Avenue TRICK OR TREAT Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 BRINS YOUR DENTIST SOMETHING SWEET Please call: 908-889-8382 TURN YOUR CANDY INTO CA$H BY GIVING US YOUR SECRET STASH «F 'H f -a 3 S» f j • is is Westfield Pediatric Dental Group is having their ^ The Wardlaw-Hartridge School presents ^ 2nd Annual Halloween Contest. So bring your candy into our office and receive a cash reward for the e g s.- amount you bring. * ftiw*. ffUR and opeN tiocise * The child who brings the most Halloween Candy between November 1st and November 4th, will receive % Saturday, October 22, 10 a.in. to 1 p.m. four free movie passes to Loews Cineplext! Anuradha Lin Chaddah, M Dy jP y-MPH • 12 95 In m a n Aveiw g-*-E 4 i«<>f>^ N'J- # Holiday Boutique featuring Ix)iigaberger, Pampered Chef, jewelry, For further information piease contact our has joined the practice of handbags, artwork, home decor, gourmet food and fun stuff lor kids. office at 908-232-1231 or come visit us at Epifanio Calcara, M D *?t A Giant 50 50 Raffle, plus a Tricky Tray auction of specialty theme WESTFIELD PEDIATRIC DENTAL SRCKJP * baskets filled with goodies such as an iPod nano and spoils tickets. 555 WESTFIELD AVENUE WESTFIELD. NJ 07090 * ♦ An elegant indoor luncheon, *Un Dejeuner a Paris” with French Dr. Chaddah cuisine prepared by Chei Daniel Palumbo, a Culinary Institute of America gindtiatc who extemed under famedOief Daniel Boutud. specializes in * HAPPY HALLOWEEN # Robert Smith of Westfield Antiques will offer appraisals of an Internal Medicine tiques from 11 am to 1 p m (No jewelry, stamps or corns). » FROM -# Upper and Middle School Club Bootlis, Alumni Tent, baked Dr. Chaddah previously trained and practiced at goods, children’s games, crabs, and various spoiling events! Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School DR. McCABE Tours of the Wardlaw-Hartridge campus before relocating to N ew Jersey available from 9 sum. to noon For more information or direction*, 908-789-0118 please call (908) 754-1882, \ 155 or visit www.whschool.org A N D STAFF 400 Center Street, Garwood NJ 07027 k? TW P - W . ( TW W-H School » d tk. VtloM.00 U S ., x i f l t k - m P age 12 Thursday, October 20, 2005 _®hr JWcBtfirlb Icntirr and The Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communication*, Inc. Publication Westfield Political Debate Test Scores Told; Violence c o t f m u t D n o n p a g e t ntent. Mr. Lculhokl promt xed an arehi- schools to lower property taxes. It's Vandalism Report Released tcctur.il review. "What 1 propose, to free to stand up and lobby our legis By ANNA (a illKNS ries from the University of Chicago, Westfield During a routine patrol of Deerfield address the tear-down issue — it needs lators and we ought to be doing it." m //v W riumfM The WntfUU I tts k t which it better aligned to the New Jersey Saturday. October 8. Kimberly Ann School the juveniles were spotted near to go to the body of an architectural Democrats focused their attention on GARWOOD- During the Garwood Core Curriculum Content Standards. Castner, 31, of Westfield was arrested the jungle gym behind the school. A review. Presently, the review Kurd is highlighting what coukl he done to en lh Kirdoli idueaiit m meeting'Tuesday night. The second objective was achieved and charged with driving while intoxi police officer reportedly overheard the somewhat advisory in nature. 1 feel it hance the services DPW prov ides, even Karen McCarrick, supervisor of curricu whereby 91 percent of second grade cated following a motor vehicle acci individuals talking about lighting some needs additional regulation. When a in light of the While Paper reports. 'The lum and instruction, gave the 2(XU-2005 student! achieved a score of "secure" on dent on Dorian Road. No injuries were thing on fire. After identifying himself home is tom dow n, the new home should DPW is basically broken and it needs to district assessment presentation. The pre at least 75 percent of the test. In grade 4, reported. Castner was released with to the juveniles he recovered three wa he consistent with surrounding neigh he fixed," Mr Fusaro said. "We need sentation consisted of the results of three 82.9 percent of students scored at the summonses to a responsible adult. ter bottles filled half way with gasoline, Saturday. October 8, three Summit police said. borhood and that's the responsibility of accessibility to the town engineer and major tests that were given last spring to proficient or advanced proficient levels. Court residents reported incidents of The individuals were taken to head the architectural review hoard." Garwood students: the Terra Nova for In other business. Dr. Murphy re we need some accountability." criminal mischief. One stated the air quarters and released into the custody Second Ward Democratic candi grades 1, 2, 5. 6 and 7; the New Jersey ported on the that there were two While Democrats continued to sug was let out of the tires on her motor of their parents, police said. The inves date Frank Fusaro questioned the suc gest ways to increase the operating pro Assessment of Skills and Knowledge incidents of violence, one of vandal ism. and two cases of possession of vehicle that was parked in her drive tigation was turned over to the juvenile cess of the South Avenue SID (Down cedures at DPW. Republicans, more or (NJASK) for grades 3 and 4, ami the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA). weapons during the past school year. way. The other two residents reported officer for further investigation. town Westfield Corporation). 'The less, focused on the work of local citi “Overall Garwood students continue Dr. Murphy said one incident involved offensive language was painted on their Thursday, October 13. a teenager was SID has not been successful on the zens in providing an advisory group to to perform well above national norms at a student writing on a wall with a knife respective garages. arrested and charged with theft of ser South and Central Avenue corridor. audit the DPW Ms. Kimmins applauded 65 percentile or higher." stated Mrs. and the other incident involved a knife Monday. October 10. Antonio vices for stealing $6 worth of gas from We need to beautify the area and get the dedicated volunteer committee that McCarrick. National norms are at the 50 falling out of a student's backpack. Andrade, 54, of Linden was arrested the Exxon station located on Route 22 rid of the vacancies on Central that analyzed the maintenance and construc percentile. “This indicates that pupils in Garwood resident Karen Resetar and charged with driving while intoxi East. Police said the victim stated that have existed for years. There's no tion division of DPW. "I was impressed Garwood public schools are meeting or asked. "What happened to the security cated in the 1000 block of Central Av the suspect received $ 10 worth of gas on reason we can't attract chain stores to with what we had from volunteers in exceeding the expectation of annual officer we had last year?" Dr. Murphy enue. He was released to a responsible paid the attendant $4 in quarters. When the Central Avenue corridor." town. The volunteers helped us evaluate yearly progress mandated in the NoChild replied that the gentleman retired for adult. the suspect was later apprehended he Second Ward Republican Candidate at no cost to ixir taxes. I see no reason Left Behind legislation." personal reasons and the custodial crew Monday. October 10, Perry Jones. slated that he left his wallet at home and Vicki Kimmins said that for as long as they cannot help us further." In the grade X GEPA. when compar is rotating on security righlnow. “The Jr.. 41, of Plainfield was arrested at didn't have enough money to pay for his she can recall. South Avenue has al In terms of parking. Councilman ing student scores from last year’s scores position is posted and we hope to fill it West North Avenue and Crossway Place purchase. The suspect w as taken to head ways been a problem. "It seems we're Caruana criticized his “good friend in language arts literacy, the number of this year." said School Business Admin and charged with hindering apprehen quarters and released to his parents. not giving enough help to. The road David Haas, who said listen to Tom advanced proficient students increased istrator Julia DePinto-Perez. "We will sion for allegedly giving police a false Saturday, October 15. an officer re name during a motor vehicle stop. Jones needs more landscaping, lighting.” Jardim and his parking solutions.' 2.6 percent to 14.7 percent with a total of he following up w ith the police academy sponded to a call from Loews Theatre was released on his own recognizance She said she hoped for the DWC Mayor Jardim had four years, an 94.1 percent of students identified as in Scotch Plains as well." she added. regarding criminal mischief. The vic w ith a summons. tim told police that upon exiting the and Chamber of Commerce to ptxtl ample opportunity to develop a park advanced proficient or proficient. While The Lincoln School construction Monday. October 10. an Edison resi theatre she discovered the passenger together with volunteers to promote ing solution. What he gave us was a this is a decrease from last year of 5.9. project is “moving along well," accord dent reported that on October 7 her side window on her Dodge Caravan ways to revitalize the area, saying it these scores are still considered to he ing to Construction Manager James S15(),(XK) study that put us on a ham motor vehicle was damaged through was shattered. There were no signs of wasn't fair for business on the south very strong. Mrs, McCarrick reported. Philhin. “We are near completion of the ster wheel to build two decks." Coun criminal mischief while parked in the entry and nothing was reported missing side to pay the same as on the north In science, the Garwood district has masonry work, the next major item is cilman Caruana talked about reorga most of its students falling in the profi getting the building weather tight," he 200 block of Winyah Avenue. The at this time, police said. side. She maintained that South Av nizing parking to have downtown cient or advanced proficient category added, "then we can start the dry wall driver’s side mirror was removed by Sunday, October 16, Devon J. enue is needed to provide a vibrant employees park in the train station lot (91.4 percent with X.6 percent partially and ceilings." Board member Linda unknown means and discarded by the Samaroo, 23, from Montclair was ar downtown and improve quality of life. to redistribute parking for shoppers. proficient). "Scores reflect the hands Kix'nig laid she would like to investi side of the road. rested after stealing property from the Incumbent Republican Councilman He said the "behav ior must change." on’ opportunities afforded by students gate the cost of having generators run Monday, October 10. Dawan Thomp Children's Specialized Hospital, po Sal Caruana, responding to a question Mr. Haas said that Westfield could at the early grade levels," she stated. the sump pumps. son. 36. of Piscalaway was arrested at lice said. on raising taxes, reminded towns do better than its current administra The area of mathematics warrants South Avenue and Hort Street after it Security called the police to report people that the town council is respon tion. which has governed during a the most concern in the district. Of all was revealed during a motor vehicle the suspect had gained entry into the sible for only 10 (or so) percent of the one-third jump in municipal taxes in students in the class of 2005,68.6 per stop that an active South Plainfield traf building via a rear entrance. Police said tax bill. He said the average Westfield four years. cent were identified as advanced profi WF Council fic w arrant existed for him in the amount the suspect was seen wandering through tax hill is $9.9(X) and 65 percent goes "In 2(X)3. as councilman. I asked cient or proficient, however. 31.4 per of $240. Thompson posted bail and was the hallway when he was approached to education. Twenty-five percent goes for a referendum on the parking deck cent were considered partially profi ...... CONTINUED FROM PAGE t — — released. by security. The suspect fled out of the to the county. "Considering our qual plan before the council wasted a mil cient and will require basic skills in Friday. October 14, a burglary was rear of the building and into the wooded eight t Elm and Prospect lots). There's reported at an East North Avenue dwell ity of life, we are certainly in line w ith lion dollars on a study. No one else on struction at the high school level. area behindthe hospital. He wascharged no sense of urgency to act one way or ing in which approximately $5(X) worth w hat's in the region. We need to work council, including my friend Sal ' Mrs. McCarrick reported that Garwood w ith theft of a movable object. the other." Councilman Focrst said he of property was taken from a second- hard to find economies of scale and Caruana. who was so upset by has begun to revive the district’s program of Sunday, October 16. an offi re would confer with Town Attorney story bedroom. The missing items in efficiencies in shared services — on S15().(XX) a moment ago. suxxl up instruction by encouraging a more con sponded to the Getty Gas Station on Robert Cockren in the coming weeks. cluded a men's gold bracelet, gold and road paving, snow removal, leaf re with me," he said. structionist approach. The district is incor Route 22 West following a report of porating the Transition Math program and He assured WeCare’s Sharon silver cuff links and a Bulova men's theft of services. Police said the atten moval. There is strength in neighbors." The candidates forum was moder Algebra for all eighth graders andstudents Stockwell that “we're all over it." walch. dant stated that a black female in a red First Ward Democratic challenger ated by Betsey Burgdorf'of The Westfield who were taught the Every day Math pro Councilman Foerst said that the Saturday. October 15, Richard Plymouth Neon requested $25 worth of Audrey Flsch said that the current lax Under. Merry Wisler represented the gram will he moving into middle school. height restriction ordinance, which Sandberg, 22. of Westfield was arrested gas. She reportedly received the gas rate is not a lot of money, hut maintained League of Women of Voters. "Our grouping level has improved to passed unanimously recently, would at South and Central Avenues and and drove off without paying. Police that it hurts seniors. "We drive our se Questions covered the following DE." staled Dr. William Murphy. Su be finalized in two weeks. All prop charged with driving while intoxicated, said the vehicle fled North on Summit niors out of Westfield and we spiral our topics: Westfield High School park possession of less than 50 grams of perintendent of Garwood Schools. "The erty purchase requests are now de Road. The driver was described as a taxes up by the new family that buys the ing. development, emergency plan suspected marijuana and disorderly district factors are based upon socio- ferred tothat point. The issue of Myrtle heavy set, black female approximately house, has young children, which puts ning. the shade tree commission, conduct. He was released to a respon economicsof the community." he added. Avenue was referred to the zoning 20 years old. The incident is under an additional burden on our schools and shoppers parking, chain vs. smaller sible adult. investigation. More testing results can beyiewed at officer to determine if the landscape adds additional traffic." owned stores, animal control services, the websites of the board and the De Sunday. October 16, James Brown, . Sunday. October 16, an officer re business is consistent with the zoning Third Ward Democratic challenger taxes, the department of public works partment of Education's. 3rd, 26. of Westfield was arrested at sponded to the Getty Gas Station on requests in that area. Councilman's Dave Haas said that state funding for operation, selection of a new police Dr. Murphy also released the Quality Elizabeth and Central Avenues and Route 22 West following a report of dam Foerst's committee will be dealing municipalities is going down across chief, litigation and the Town of Assurance Annual Report. Lincoln charged w ith driving while intoxicated. aged property. An individual driving a with COA (Council of Affordable the board, "Our taxes have gone up a Westfield, supervisory positions at School fell slightly short of the first He was released to a responsible adult. commercial box truck on Summit Road Housing). Claiming that towns “are third in the last four years. Other town hall, applying for state aide objective w here at least 75 percent of the Sunday. October 16, William Lykin, told police he lost his rear right tire. looking at us (Westfield) as the 22. of Garwood was arrested and towns have done a better job manag projects, the South Avenue business students in grade 8 w ere to achieve pro The tire rolled onto Rout 22 West model.” he assured that his commit charged with driving while intoxicated ing that. We have a neighbor in (Scotch community, street maintenance, ficient or advanced proficient scores on striking the concrete divider. It bounced tee w ill examine the issue before the at Central Avenue and Dakota Street. Plains) Mayor Marks who is lobby building permits, park improvements, the GEPA’s, (68.6 percent of students off and deflected to the storefront of the end of the year. He said that quality- He was released to a responsible adult. ing the state legislature to have a and environmental Concerns at mu actually scored in that range). Staff Getty Station, police said. The wheel of-life issues concerning redevelop Mountainside constitutional convention to change nicipal lots I and 8 (Elm and Prospect changes were made in math education, reportedly struck the building causing Friday, October 7, seven juveniles the way the rules are for funding Streets). according to Dr. Murphy's report, and ment would coincide with the next a large glass pane to break, There were the district adopted a new textbook se phase of planning. were charged with criminal mischief. no other reports of injury or damage. www.Andy2005.com SKIBITSKYM a y o r A n d y Listening. Working. Getting Results. ‘onwot Friday. October 50 canto height ordinance vm rim jj - tuesdov introduced - The Town Council restrict the w an ordfOaom that wi]J SSM B Sftstaisv***-. construction,■ officials are a control d e v J quality of Jif3 The effort*! WF Council Passes Height Limits On First By MICHAEL J. POLLACK 'poitiffr Vnmf ijh* «*• WestfieU Lanier Mrs. Stockwell said she combed the doae in the darl of the night It was ’ wceiTtici ts . lowi’’s £” king “rcas at r°u8w> 11 presented to the public." Tuesd?7’ *e im onTuesday morning and noticed FirstWardCouncilmanSalCanjana I 5 " '" C0T " PluscdPark; lhal 1 % spaces were not being uti- told Mr. Solomon that he *a« ‘‘iHp l w,‘ c ”au,,,s ,vuau’ \ tiC me council flow the hrst person in a year and a half to sav Promise Kept: Control Development. Andy Skibitsky promised us he would take measures to protect the character of our neighborhoods. And in four short months—he has. Skibitsky and iliFWestfield CounrTTrerentTy paw d w ----- tough new regulations to place height restrictions on construction and establish tough, new guidelines on what can be built on corner lots to prevent overdevelopment. And that’s just the beginning. Additional initiatives are already underway to further protect the quality of life in our neighborhoods. PAID FOR BY SKIBITSKY FOR MAYOR. 1121 PROSPECT S T. WESTFIELD. NJ. WILLIAM KELLY. TREASURER i A W atchuwg C ommunications, I nc. Pusucatkin (till- J llra tfirli) lin h r r and The Scotch PUini - Kanwond TIMKA Thursday, October 20, 2005 Page 13 Hornets Sting Raiders, 10-7, With Field Goal in Fourth By FRED LECOMTE we adapted w ell but we just didn't get The Hornets took a 7-0 lead in the th, WtuAM Isudr, n* Tmtt our passing game going. We're not second quarter when their passing \\ The struggling Scotch Plains- consistent enough with it for what attack clicked successfully for 42 II Fanwood High School football team ever reason. We're not making the yards on si* plays. With the ball spot f a lost another close game. This time it plays that we should, and that's my ted on the 35-yard line, quarterback was Passaic Valley that stung the fault," said Raider Head Coach Steve Jim Niland aired the ball to an all- Raiders on a late field goal, thus earn Ciecotelli. alone Rodriquez, in the end zone with ing the Hornets their first victory of "We played hard, but not smart and 14:3d remaining. the season in Little F alls on October that's what I need my guys to do. CONTINUED ON PAGE IT f t f t ...... D«vkf B. Corbin for The Westfield Leeder and Tht Times JARRING I HE BALI. LOOSE TO CREATE A FUMBLE...Blue Devil John Dugan, No. 80, jars the ball loose from Cougar quarterback Mark Zamorski, creating a fumble that was recovered by Kyle Zeitounian. YARUSI GALLOPS 54 YDS FOR TD. BONARD HITS FG Cranford Edges Blue Devils In Spirited Grid Game, 13-10 By DAVID B. CORBIN PAL Football Appreciation Day in Cougar victory. Specially Written for The We.\tfieU lettder amt The Time3 Westfield on October 15. With one In addition to heroic defensive and All the elements necessary for a minute remaining in the game, the offensive deeds by individuals from spirited football meeting between the Blue Devils were driving toward a both teams on the turf field, the Cou „ Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford Cougars and the Westfield score, but defensive back Simon gars' and Blue Devils’ bands hauled GANG TACKLING A HORNET...A threesome of nasty Raiders including Colin Campbell, No. 64, Keith Baker, No. 88 High School football team were Smith made a diving interception at each other down to the wire with and Nick Giannaci, No. 48, smother a Passaic V alley running back. Scotch Plains-Fanwood lost a close 10-7 game in the final present at Gars Kehler Stadium on the 10-yard line to preserve a 13-10 uplifting music, both cheerleading seconds on October 15. squads inspired their respective fans 15. Bryant Rodriguez scored the Hor Overall, we played well defensively MEREDITH NAILS TWO GOALS. STIFFLER SAVES FOUR and the large turnout of fans responded nets' lone touchdow n and the game- because they could not run on us. We generously. winning 20-yard field goal. blew coverage for seven, then the On the field, junior Blue Devil half Quarterback Colin Weber put the field goal. We've done that a couple back Ryan Yarusi had two receptions Raiderson the scoreboard with a shifty of times this year and that's got to for 75 yards, one good for 55 yards 15-yard sneak. stop. I told the kids, it all comes back Soccer Raider Boys Stymie and a touchdown (TD). Quarterback "Wedidsome things well. I thought to me. I'm the guy." Nick DeRosa completed eight of 21 attempts for 153 yards and aTD w hile being intercepted once. Wide receiver GL Highlanders, 2-0, in UCT Terron Rogers had three receptions M ark Zyla - One of the ‘Finest’ for 58 yards, one a 43-yard grab to set up a field goal attempt. Wide receiver By FRKI) LECOMTE team in the game, the longer they can of opportunities, hut we have to finish Tom Bonard had two receptions for Specially Written for The W'e'ltfie'ld lender and The Times believe they can play with you and in those chances. Hopefully, things will 20 yards and added a 26-yard field Raider junior Brian Meredith has this game anything can happen." said come: however, sometimes you need goal in the third quarter. Halfback been acknow ledged as being one of Brez.nitsky. "I'm a little concerned to give credit to the other team." Andrew Shaffer rushed four times for the finest boys soccer goalkeepers in about our finishing. We just don't The superb Raider defense made 20 yards and haltback Jayshawn King the stale. However, Raider Head capitalize on the opportunities that sure that the majority of the game rushed 23 yards on nine attempts. Coach Tom Breznitsky s decision to w e have as consistently as we should. would be contested in Highlander The Cougars relied on their ground pull him from goal and onto the field We were a little unlucky. We had a lot CONTINUED ON PAGE IS CONTINUED ON PAGE IS of play worked out like a charm. Meredith scored both goals to help the third-seeded Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School (9-2) over whelm 13th-seeded Governor Livingston, 2-0. in the first round of the Union County Tournament in _ jap Scotch Plains on October 16. *. ,1 The Raiders came out strong and fired off a total of 16 shots, however with such d low scoring game, the Raider defense also deserved plenty ______of credit. Senior goalie Mark Stiffler David B. Corbin (July 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times had the burden of clearing, the goal Scotch Plains Police Chief Mark Zyla, right, who passed away on October 14, was and did so effectively with four saves. very active for years with the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League and partici "You need to convert your oppor pated in all three “Finest vs. the Bravest” Charity Softball games. He definitely tunities when you get them. 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In the fourth quarter. Cranford Rt DAVID R. CORBIN rior Sarah Wasser took second in the der got a break when instead of facing ipnMft »«m. K. Ifc ». «wu U , m im tlm . handspring to seize first in the floor "Circle Game" dll-art Hind with a total of 33.7 and exercises w ith a mark of 8.75. Devlin, Caught a dragonfly inside a jar 1985 Reality has totally set in . . fourth-and-long. WHS got called for a Minus two of their top gymnasts, teammate Amy Harrington placed also using her height very well, per Fearful when the sky was full of married ... full-time job in Trenton . late “hit" for a gift first down. (It was the Scotch Plains-Panwood High third with u total of 33.14. formed a beautiful back layout som thunder but 40 years old. Play my last real game late, but not much of a hit.) Cranford School Lads Raiders foeused on the Although not winning the event, ersault and, as she had in past meets, And tearful at the falling o f a star of basketball al Asbury Park YMCA. then convened one more third-and- accomplishments of laiurel Devlin Cianciotta successfully inserted adif- aroused her teammates to join in on Tom Rush ’s "Circle Game " Can't stop a 6-foot-6 20-year-old from long before quarterback Ed Zamorski, and Kelly Cianciotta in a 99.515-84- licull Tsukuhara (back somersault) her little dance number to finish with Monmouth College, so I walk off and under heavy pressure, completed a .5 loss lo Watchung Hills in Scotch into her vault to place third with a a score of 7.925. II was 60 years yesterday. Sgl. Pep retire. When a friend asks why I'm touchdown pass that looked like il was Plains on October 14. score o f 9.75. Wasser, who literally per brought the band to play ... OK. crying. I just say. "It's over. I'm done. intended for somebody other than the Cianciotta, a freshman, added attacked the vault, also succeeded maybe Sgt. Pepper wasn't around then, I don't wanna play in the 40-and-over receiver w ho caught it. enough difficulty to some of her rou w ith her Tsukahara dismount to win hut 60 years ago yesterday a child came leagues. That’s it." And 1 haven't picked So now it's on to Union tomorrow night. When your glass is always half tines in capture the all-around with a the event with a superb score of 9.25. out of Monmouth Medical Center in up a ball since. All those “make 90 out Lirng Branch to wonder, and wander full, as mine'is (with Dr Pepper), it's 34.375 total, while Devlin finished Warrior Sleph Waryn took second at of 100 foul shots before eating" nights .. and 60 years later he's still wonder another game, another reason to get fourth all-around with a 32.65. War- 8.9. Devlin performed a half-on, half- on Embree Crescent, all those great ing, and still wandering. fired up. And it's Union! C'mon off maneuver lo score an 8.45. pickup games at Franklin with the Though never a big fan of the Greatful Westfield fans. Let’s see if you have "We were a little afraid lo do the Crampton brothers, and at Gumbert Dead. I can truly appreciate the title of and Tamaques, and at the Y ... done. what it takes, to go on the road and Tsukahara because of the hard land their song/album "What a Long Strange 1995: What’s happened? Spinning support your team when it's down. ings. but I just decided to do it today Trip I l\ Been." Because even w ith just out of control. Bouncing from part- Paint your faces blue-and-white. draw because we needed some scores.” the part that can be told in a family time job to part-time job. Went from a devils on your faces and bellies. Get explained Cianciotta. newspaper, which isn't very much, it's journalistic star-of-the-luture to a jour crazy and do whatever it takes to get Adding smoothness to her giant still been a long, strange trip. Not to nalistic where-is-he-now? But I land a our kids into the win column. The Den swings and finishing w ith a flyaway bore you. but here are some 10-year job coaching WHS boys swim team sees the Blue Devils, behind QB Nick dismount. Cianciotta placed second highlights along the long and winding and that makes everything good. It's a DeRosa and a superior defensive ef on the uneven bars w ith a mark of 8.3. road .. dream come true. But there's still the fort,winning l4-7(maybe 14-0). Then, Harrington featured a unique top-to- 1955: A great time to be alive and to numbing realiiy of being a half-cen after the win. a new tradition begins: bottom heel-transfer maneuver to go be on the brink of teenagedom. Elvis. tury old. the singing of the alma mater by the with her giant swings to lake top Jerry Lee Lewis. Bill Haley and the 2005: To quote Tom Rush’s “Circle entire team and all the fans, while honors in the event al 8.575. Devlin Comets. Buddy Hoily, Chuck Berry. Game" again, "We can't return we can Cowles Stewart leads the band. Now. used front up rises and kip ups and Little Richard. Fats Domino, Dion and only look behind from w here we came, that would be cool. finished her routine with a flyaway, the Belmonts, and Frankie Lymon were and go round and round in the circle OUT OF STATE SCORES half twist to place third w ith an 8.1. all just around the corner. And. for game. " It’s the big 6-0 now: mail front Forthoseof you followingmy “other" “For counties, w e are going to l BURQdORpP ■■■ ^ R E A L T O R S L R A V isit us at burgdorff.com to see all our hom es for sale. 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Group 4 Section 2 tournament in Westfield on October 12, then won the champion ship by defeating defending champi Dayton Bulldogs, 25-14, 25-10 ons J.P. Stevens, 3-2, on October 17. J.P. Stevens had defeated North By FRED LECOMTE The Vikings, led by Rusnock, that concentration and stay focused Hunterdon, 4-1, to reach the finals. Ki/fv Written fo> The W rnfirU trader ,md the H em Palumbo, Shannon Curry, Homs and on how you hit. how you pick your As of October 19. the 17-0 Blue- The fifth-ranked Union Catholic- Shurlz, set the pace early in Game I, spot and how to get the point for your Devils are ranked fifth in the state. High School volleyball team enjoyed battering the Bulldogs for a 23-9 lead. team at all times I believe we accom WESTFIELD 3J, WATCHUNG HILLS 1.5 another successful outing and elevated Power hitler Shurtz had two-straight plished that today." FIRST SINGLES: Nikki Raich (W) d. its record to 16-3 by making the Day- kills lo close it out. "Basically, you don't go intoa game Diana Shapaval, 5-7,5-0,5-1 ton Bulldogs yelp with a 25-14, 25- SECOND SINGLES: Emily Schiller (WH) In Game 2, it was more of the knowing that you're going to win. d. Lindsay Goldberg. 6-3,4-5,6-4 10, drudging on October 14 same punishment, with Vikings An because anything can happen on any THIRD SINGLES: Lane Maloney (W) d. As a team, the Vikings "kill crew" gela Belotta. Hams and Homs up given day," added Shurtz. "We ran Alllean Schwartz, 6-7 (4-7), 6 3 ,6 -0 ...... 0«rid B. Corbin for Th. Wntthtd iM dfr and n . TWh went to work and notched 25 kills, led front and Curry. Rusnock and FIRST DOUBLES: Jessica Bender and four plays today that we would use in STATE SECTIONAL CHAMPS...Nikki Reich and her Blue Devil teammates by Paige Rusnock, who blasted six Danielle Dimpcrio playing master a more competitive game, whereby Lisa Allche (W) d. Carina Levenberger won the North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 tennis title hy defeating J.P. Stevens. and Danielle Weiss, 6 2 ,6 1 kills and four aces, while Joanne fully in the backcourt. Combining the objective is on getting more free SECOND DOUBLES: Kim Morawski and Schurtz terrorized (he Bulldogs w ith set-ups and kills, the Vikes built a balls, and we did. Defensively, we’re Rachel Louie (W) tied Kelly Grazlade six kills. Nicole Palumbo and team 17-7 lead. Belotta banged two- and Spencer Jacobson, 6-4,67 (4-7) Website Photos Lady Vikings Receive ready for anything. If they came out mate Angela Belotta each notched straight service points, Palumbo and by hitting the ball as hard as they can. WESTFIELD 3, J.P. STEVENS 2 New Additions: UC V’ball Top-Seed tour kills. Liz Douress triggered two Douress added two crushing kills FIRST SINGLES: Lucy Zhang (JP) d. we're ready for it. We re ready for Reich, 6 1,6 -0 New additions to our website Hie No. 5-ranked Union Catholic- kills and had a team-leading 11 as with Rusnock closing out the match free balls. We're ready for whatever. SECOND SINGLES: Luba Smolensky www.goleader.com include the High Schixil girls' volleyball team sists. Angela Homs contributed two for a 25-10 staggering. We’re just extremely that ready at all (JP) Goldberg, 6 3 , 61 Scotch Plains-Fanwood/Cranford received the top seed and a first-round kills and finished with four service “We knew that this was not going times." THIRD SINGLES: Maloney (W) d. Nancy football game, Westfield/Union bye for the Union County Tourna points Courtney Harris blasted off to he a real tough game; however, we The Vikings, seeded first in the Chen, 6 4 ,61 one kill and contributed with four FIRST DOUBLES: Allche and Bender tennis quarterfinals and Westfield/ ment. which began on October 15. come out and play aggressive each Union County tournament, were to (W) d. Sayuri Khandavilli and Rebecca MX Shaha/z football game plus No. 11 Rahway received the second assists. and every time we take the court." face the winner of the Roselle Catho Quan,Quar 6 " 3" , *7-6 ------(7-3) photos from previous games/ seed. Westfield was seeded third and "This is a team that is very bal said Belotta. “You need to maintain lic and Union on October 19 SECOND DOUBLES Louie and anced hy its own chemistry. They all Morawski (W) d. Jennifer Chang and matches, etc. Click on “Photos” A. L. Johnson was seeded fourth. Stephanie Kan, 6-4, 6-4 and scroll to appropriate listing. The quarterfinal matches are to be get along very well, they're friendly played by October 25 at the higher- and they're in sy ne with each other, seeded team's gym. The semifinals and that's a nice thing to have on a are set tor October 27 in Westfield at c lub," said Viking Head Coach Nancy Residents Invited to Learn 7 and 8:30 p.m. The third-place con Saggio. solation is set for 10 a m. and the "With the counties upcoming, it ALL championship game is set for I p.m. will be competitive w ith Rahvv ay and Olympic Sport of Curling in Westfield on October 29. Westfield inthemix. while New Prov i- dence is not that had either. Anyone AREA - Area residents have an SEEDING SETUP: surface. o f those teams w ill giv e us a run for opportunity this weekend to learn The teams take turns propelling 42- 9-Roselle Catholic vs. 6Union; win about curling - an Olympic sport ner at 1-Union Catholic our money. We have a combination of pound granite stones (also called 12- Elizabeth vs. 5-New Providencefive players who can hit the hall and played in central New Jersey at the “rocks” ) on the ice surface to a bulls- ALL' 13- Benedictine vs. 4-Johnsonwe're very balanced: however, we're Plainfield Curling Club in South 14- Plainfield vs. 3-Westfield eve target over 100 feet away. Each still hot and cold at times. We re very Plainfield. member of the team participates in the 11-Oak Knoll vs. 6Cranfdord The club is holding an open house 16Linden vs. 7-Kent Place afraid to make a mistake and it lakes delivery of every stone. While many 15- Scotch Plains-Fanwood vs. 2- from 2 to 6 p.m. this Saturday. Octo us down at times However when factors enter into a successful "throw." Rahway we're on. we’re on." ber 22, at their curling rink located strategy and technique usually prevail just minutes from Westfield. over strength and athletic skill. Curling was the “hot" sport for view It takes less than an hour to learn ers on NBC's 50 hours of coverage on how to curl and two hours to play a cable channels during the 2002 Olym game. pics earned unexpectedly high ratings. The Plainfield Curling Club is lo Curling has been around since 16th cated near the intersection of 1-287 century Scotland and now it is a win and Durham Avenue in South ter Olympic medal sport. It is a diffi Plainfield. Information on the club, cult game to master, not unlike g o lf- which recently celebrated its 40th and many curlers are golfers when anniversary, is available at the ice melts. The curling season is www.njcurling.org. Certified instruc October to March. tors are available to introduce new Leagues for men, women, mixed curlers to the necessary skills. Karate N Motion and children start in November. The There is an active junior program skill level is from beginners to mem for teens and a program for younger. 1006South Ave. bers who have competed the past The club has a good mix of curlers several years at the national champi that are new to the game and those onshipsunships and age-group (senior/jun that played in their youth (usually in W estfield N J07090 ior) championships. the Midwest or Canada). Curling lakes place in a tempera For more information, e-mail (908)2326440 ture controlled ice arena with two- o m i n r . . . . . Pred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times [email protected] or call the cluh WE RE READY FOR AN YTHING.. .Several Union Catholic Vikings vollevballers karatenmotion.com four-person teams competing on a (908)668-9460 or membership chair enjoy a lighter iwuneut together before puoisbiufi tbe Dayton Bqlldogs in two 138-foot long by eight-foot wide ice man Bill Peskoff at (908) 537-0194. games on October 14. 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Publication g S — !™ !i...... - Cranford Edges Blue Devils In Spirited Grid Game, 13-10 CONTINUED PNOM PAGE 13 — i i ~ . game and chewed up 169 yards on 50 think our defensive line had a great carries. Running back Chris Brown game.” accounted for 94 of those yards on 26 Describing his two completions, carries. Quarterback Mark Zamorski Yarusi said, “It was a 35 waggle and (4completions, 11 attempts,46yards, IX’Rosu reeled them all in, and 1 was 3interceptions, I TDlcarried 13times open in the flat. It's a nice play." for 48 yards. Blue Devil safety Marcus Graham Penalties put a crimp into both added an interception late in the first team's efforts. The Blue Devils were half. Defensive end John I )ugan nailed penalized six times for 60 yards, while Zamorski to force a fumble recov the Cougars were penalized 10 times ered by linebacker Kyle Zeilounian for l(X) yards. at the Cougar 28. Five plays later, Bonard kicked his 26-yard field goal Defensively, the Blue Devils' two David B. Cortjin for Thp W nttlNd n *E Tto Tkmt READY FOR ANYTHING...Raider freshman Fester Niirr came ofT th big linemen, Cow'les Stewart and to put Westfield up 10-7 with 9:2() left and displaced his hard work and talent to the opposition. NOT ABOUT TO LET GO...Blue Devil defensive tackle Joe Sehurig, No. 67, has Santo Nardi, delivered several crush in the third quarter. Zeilounian added a good hold on Cougar Chris Brown. ing blow s to Zamorski and Brown. an interception late in the quarter. ■------""" - In-" -"-'l - ...... Linebackers Will Harbaugh. Shaffer After Westfield took a 7-0 lead, the and Yarusi, end Matt Ince and tackle Cougars tied the score on a 16-play. Soccer Raider Boys Stymie Joe Sehurig also made some key tack 67-yard march that concluded with les. King had a key interception at the Zamorski's one-yard sneak. On the GL Highlanders, 2-0, in UCT Westfield 10-yard line and returned it two previous plays, the Blue Devil to the 23 to slop a Cougar drive late in line stuffed Brown for no gain. _ CONTINUED PPOU PAGE 13 the first quarter. That set up the Blue With 3:46 remaining in the game. territory and they did so. by limiting I think we played alright and domi Devils' first TD drive that consisted Zamorski fired over the middle into them to just two big scoring opportu nated. We could of played more of six plays and was concluded w hen the end zone where Tony Somma was nities in the game. through balls on the ground and passed DeRosa hit Yarusi in the left fiat near credited with a diving, nine-yard TD Meredith started the assault with the ball to the middle while maintain the first down marker and he lore completion to put Cranford in front. five minutes remaining in the first ing possession. down the sideline for the TD with 13-10. The point after failed. half when he received a pass front As to the shutout. Stiffler added, 10:19 left in the half. Westfield responded w hen DeRosa sophomore Jell Stuart and fired it "Hopefully. I can continue to play as "We played with our hearts in the hit Rogers at the Cougar 22 for a 43- past the G .l.. keeper and into the hack well the rest of the tournament. I feel game and it's a shame to see us lose." yard completion. Bonard attempted a o f the net. my size i s a great attribute as I am able commented Shaffer. "We knew that 39-yard field goal with 2:44 remain "We just kind of hit a bending hall to dominate players in the box." we would be able to get some nice ing but came up short. The Blue Devil off a comer kick into the far post and "We got the second one in and. at that passes because we scouted them. I defense held tight and gave the of I was there and headed it in." said point, you figure it's pretty much out of fense another chance. DeRosa con Meredith. "F.ven if I were not there, reach. We started putting some other Soccer Devil Boys Top nected with Rogers for gains of four Jeff Bell was right behind me." guys in and rested some of our guys and 11 yards, respectively, and a 15- Meredith added his second goal in with nagging injuries. We got done Cardinals, 2-1, in UCT yard penalty gave Westfield a first the second half when he ripped the w hat we had to do. but it could have The Westfield High School boys down at the Cougar 25. DeRosa then EXCITED ABOUT PAL DAY...Above and below, members of the Westfield G.L net off a free kick into the box been a better result. However, they soccer team, seeded fourth, elimi fired to Rogers on a crossing pattern PAL “A” , “B’\ “C7\ “D” and “E” football teams charge onto the turf field at "I was just Itxtking to get it on played hard and sometimes you play to nated 13th-seeded Plainfield. 2-1. in but the hall deflected off his finger Kehler Stadium during halftime on October 15. The Westfield PAL football programs boast 225 participants. target and I placed it well with a little your opponent. Maybe that was a little the first round of the Union County tips and Smith made his game-saving bit of luck," said Meredith. “Overall. bit of the case today." said Breznitsky. Tournament at Gary Kehler Stadium interception at the 10. in Westfield on October 15. “Against Cranford, it's a rivalry Matt Melino scored the 8-4 Blue and we really wanted to win." said Devils' first goal then Andy Brill, off Yarusi. "I'm really proud of our team. a feed from Kevin Maus. netted the We have a young team and we got two W e i c h e r t second goal early in the second half. unlucky breaks in arrow,” Jose Cosme scored late in the second Cranford 0 7 0 6 13 half for the 4-7-1 Cardinals. Westfield 0 7 3 0 10 WESTFIELD . . . Im maculate 3 bedi'ootVi, 2 ...... , a tranquil cul-de-sac. 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Despite hacks Rashawn Strong and Greg three excellent defensive stops, the Brand each bashed forward for eight Hornets, on a fourth and lour, con and wide receiver Nehemiah Burney - verted a 20-yard field goal with 8.6 Porler snagged an eight-yard pass, seconds left for the victory. spotting the ball on the Hornet 21- “It's our job as coaches to find yard line. The Raiders moved the ball ways to win games by getting those to the 15 w here Weber, behind a host kids in the right spots so that they can of blockers, zigzagged his way to pay do exactly what they're suppose to dirt with 6:49 in the half. Kicker Matt do. Again, that's my fault because it is Hirschhom converted the kick, tying not getting done." concluded Coach the game at seven. Ciccotelli. HEADING FOR PAY l)IKT...Westfk'ld PAL E football team player Eugene Frwl K. LM om M lor 71m W ntthM load * and Tht Timaa Rawls sprints for Westfield’s first touchdown in a 13-6 victory over Irvington. SLAMMING HOME THE POINT...Senior Raider standout Kelli Kasklw pun ished the Eastside Bulldog volleyball team with 10 kills, one block and two digs. Despite the outstanding effort, Scotch Plains-Fanwood lost in three sels. Westfield PAL ‘E’ Defeats Irvington Grid Kids, 13-6 The 4-1 - 1 Westfield PAL "E" foot Mulrooney, Riordan. Hughes and ball team came from behind to beat Boyd were impressive. an undefeated Irvington team. 13- Defensively. David Kane recovered 6. in Irvington on October 16. Eu two fumbles and Malt Beauchamp gene Raw Is, who scored Westfield's jumped on a fumble in the second By FRED I.EC O M TE Early in Game I. Eastside took first touchdown and the ensuing half that changed the momentum of Sfierially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times advantage of several misses and extra point, played an outstanding the game. Matt Barber continued to For the young Scotch Plains- scored eight unanswered points. The game. dominate from his nose guard posi Fanwood High School volleyball Raiders led by Kaskiw and Sams Chris Callahan scored the final tion. Michael Hughes, Noah Penders, team, it was another game where ex battled back with three points, then touchdown in the last minute to seal Jack Simcox. Jack Kessler and perience and advancement against a stalled on the excellent blocking by the victory. Eric Shor. Pat Decker Mulrooney had tackles for losses. stronger team could be measured. the Eastside who took command. and Thomas Anderson shared the Shor, Chris Callahan and Anderson Although visiting Newark Eastside In Game 2, the Raider frontcourt of quarterbacking duties and made- made big stops. rolled to a 25-8 win in Game 1 and Zuber. Piniat and Bloch combined good runs as Westfield continued to Westfield PAL "E" will play North made it look easy by dominating with the excellent backcourt play from move the chains. The offensive line Edison at Kehler Stadium on Sunday. Game 3, 25-10. the Raiders accom Brown. Katie Van Haasteren and of Kessler, Monaco, Chip October 23. plished much by winning in Game 2. Kaskiw to send the match to a third 25-2.3, as they connected on all as game. Gina Suriano-Barber of Scotch Plains was named pects with the passing, setting and "It was one heck of a fight. Wc the top Coldwdl Banker Sales Associate in Union hitting plays on October 12. knew ahead of time that Eastside is a RAIDER ON A MISSION...There is no stopping junior Colin Campbell as he Senior captain Kelli Kaskiw in strong team," said Kaskiw. “We re blasts his way through the Hornet offensive line, bringing down quurtcrburk Jim County for the month of September. flicted 10 kills, and had one block and ally stepped it up. We know we’re Niland. two digs. Izzy Bloch and Lydia Sams capable and the second game showed A sixteen-year real estate of having a successful closing" were influential notching four kills it. It felt great because we haven't had In the fourth quarter, several out "That was an 0-4 team. We should professional. Gina led the he added. and three blocks. Elaine Piniat con a game like that for a while. I was standing defensive plays by Raiders have beaten them by a lot and I'm C’oldwell Banker Westfield This success is not new to nected with two kills and two digs. really happy but just in that game." Tom Pennella and Burney-Porter tired of hearing from everyone that Office in the total Suriano-Barber. She Allie Brown, Vanessa Zuber and “Every thing that went wrong in along with a sack by Tom Ventura 'we lost by just this much.'" said number of home- has been a member of Maetel Rozenberg each contributed game one, we fixed it and played our halted a threatening .Hornet drive. fullback Pennella. "What matters sales and she had the the NJ Circle of with one service ace and one block. best. We came out, got all of our After an excellent boot by Hirschhorn most is that we're 2-4 and we re los highest sales volume Excellence from They have improved in leaps and passes in and we hit it as hard as one that put the ball on the 23-yard line, ing the same way every single lime. in the office. By 1989 to 2004. She bounds. They’re playing with more can," added Bloch the Hornets worked their way back to When are we going to step up and do i m p 1 e in e n t i n g has previously won intensity and beginning to make the Game 3 was swift and merciful as the Raider 18. something about it'.’” advanced marketing top monthly honors right adjustments during games. Those Eastside ran smoothly and maintained The Raiders halted a potentially "It comes down to practice habits techniques and with Coldwell Banker are the positives I’m looking for,’’ said the advantage by building a 14-point big drive when Colin Campbell and execution on the field," added integrating the latest and she earned the Raider Head Coach Natasha Groetsch. lead before closing out the game. sacked Rodriquez for a seven-yard senior captain linebacker Giannaci. technology Suriano- distinguished national When asked where the Raiders may "1 believe we were probably hiber loss, causing a third and long. On the “We have too many distractions and Barber was able to President’s Circle show a weakness, Groetsch explained, nating," said Kaskiw. "Usually we ensuing play, Campbell's and Nick we need to come out here and play match sellers with Award in both 2003 "Height! Height counts. You need to pick it up in the third game, however Giannaei’s blanket coverage caused football for once. This loss, however, highly qualified and 2004. a deflected pass, bringing up a fourth Gina Suriano - Barber be able to penetrate and really come our lack of passing really helped them. puts more fire in the belly. We may buyers. You can reach Gina on top of the ball on spikes, but we They had excellent serving, good have thought that ,we were a good "Gina is a true professional", at the Westfield Coldwell team, but now we see that we're fall make up for it by our backcourt spe composure and they hit to the right stated Michael Scott the Office Banker Office 908-233-5555 or ing and we need to step back up cialists who dig up hard-hitting spikes. spots. It was a shame we could not See Photos on the Web! Manager. “She has a unique visit her website at again." We have some very strong, very in come out after such a great second ability to keep everyone in the www.GinaSclb.NJllomcs.cgin timidating back row players who make game. We will keep our heads up and www.goleader.com Sc. 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Equal Housing Opportunity Owned and Operated by NRT Incorpoiated P«gc 18_____ Thursday, October 20, 2005 5ri|r mUratfirlh llctthrr and The Scotch Plaint - Fanwood TIMES A W atchung C ommunications, Inc- Publication I FSPY Accepting Signups 1 For Travel Basketball The Fanwood-Scolch Plains and Travel Basketball programs. YMCA is currently registering for YBL isacoed instructional league its Youth Basketball League (YBl.) for children in kindergarten through second grade. The kindergarten WHS Marching Band league, which meets on Thursday evenings, introduces children to the Captures First Place game with practice on skills and WK.STFIF.LD The Westfield High drills, then scrimmaging other kin HUGE Yard Sale School Blue Devil Marching Band dergarten teams. First and second captured first place in competitions graders practice on Monday or Tues Sunday Oct. 23 in North Brunswick and Carteret This day nights, and play games against 3pm year's show is called “Heartbeat" and other first and second grade teams was written by Key Poulan. a popular on Friday nights. 241 EAST DUDLEY AVE. Marching Band and Drum Corps ar For youth travel basketball, teams ranger from Marshall, Tex. of students in grades 3 and 4. play David B Corbin lor Th# W—tfbkl Load* and Th# TTmaa HELP WITH BRAZIL_Westfield soccer players will hold a yard sale on Sunday, The Carteret show also featured games on Saturday and Sunday after STRIKE I I* I IIK BAND...The Westfield 11iuh School marching hand rust* In the October 23,9-3 at 241 East Dudley Avenue to raise funds for their training tour In noons in the local vicinity. Mutually occasion at Kehler stadium on October 15 to show the Cranford band and fans the Scotch Plains-Fanwtnxl Raider Brazil. The rain date is Sunday. October 30. Pictured, left to right, are: back; Kevin that the* could pla> spirited music to arouse the home team. Marching Band, who came in second convenient practice times will be Mans, Vincent Clark and Greg O'Brien; front, Brian Nelson and Chris Mattes. place in the same division. During scheduled. Players must attend a Sat this show, Westfield also captured urday. November 5 and/or 12. clinic "Best Woodwinds," which ranks all from 5 io 6 p.m. to work on skills and WF Soccer Team Plan of the competing bands for the day. draft evenly matched teams. This is the first lime that Westfield UI2 and UI4 participants must captured this award category. attend try-outs and drafts to deter Training Tour of Brazil The band is under the direction of mine which of two travel teams they WESTFIELD — Eighteen games include beach soccer and futsal. Michael Fackelman who is a music will play on. Some youngsters will Westfield High School boys are plan The trip is being organized by teacher at Roosevelt School as well he chosen- to be part of the Select ning an educational soccer training BRUSA (a Brazilian soccer educa as the High School Marching Band Team, while others will join an In- tour to Sao Paulo, Jundiai and Rio de tional company) and locally by Keith director. The band has gone in just a House Team. Mutually convenient Janiero, Brazil for July 2006. The Hertell. Others attending will be few years from only 50 members to practice times will be scheduled, and purpose of the tour is to introduce George Kapner, boys varsity soccer this year's band of approximately 109 teams will travel to YMCAs in the and inculcate the players to the Bra coach, and Sandy Mammary, members, including 25 in the color vicinity for 10 to 12 games during zilian methodology. Westfield High School athletic trainer. guard. the December to March season. Try This methodology focuses on a lim To make this tour affordable to all For more information and a listing outs and drafts arc scheduled for ited number of touches with the ball, members traveling, the boys have of upcoming competitions and pa November 5 and/or 12, 3 to 4 p.m. ball played on the ground, and diagonal planned a few fundraisers to help rade and footbal I game performances, for UI4 and 4 to 5 p.m. for UI2. passing and movement. In addition to defray the costs of the trip. A multi visit the band website at http:// Participants must register by Sun daily training, the players will play family yard sale to support the play www.westfieldnj.com/whshand. day, November 13. For more infor games against teams at their level and ers will be held on Sunday, October mation on the program, or to volun visit many professional venues. The 23, at 241 East Dudley Avenue, teer to coach or referee, call the tour includes entrance to some profes Westfield between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Funwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at sional games and the different types of Rain date is Sunday, October 30, be (908) 889-8880. games played in Brazil. These other tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This exquisite Westfield residence beautifully reveals the splendor o f Tudor architecture mingled with pastoral charm and a surprisingly sun lit interior. Lattice lead & stained glass windows, strik ing half-timbering and impressive bracing craft a superb exterior while superb woodwork, random width pegged oak flooring and lovely archways mingle to romance your heart. The grand living Breathtaking and exceptional defines Plainfield’s extraordinary Georgian Revival Mansion set upon a room with marble f ireplace, richly adorned family room, formal dining room and delightfully up magnificent property. The “Mica Stone House" named for the stunning hand cut mica stone, show dated granite accented kitchen mingle with two serene enclosed porches to create a marvelous Jirst cases the slate roof, sweeping circular driveway and grand entrance. Major millwork and exquisite floor. Tlw master sidle is a private haven joined by nicely sized bedrooms and updated baths. A moldings surround the spectacular three story soaring “Captain’s” staircase. This superb estate with 16 separate bedroom wing, rec room and m an’elously landscaped yard enhance a setting this is unsur rooms, 8 fireplaces, 7 bedrooms and numerous seating vignettes throughout the grounds provide an passed for beauty and modern conveniences. Presented for $2.400,000. unrivaled setting for the most discerning homeowner. Presented for $1,980,000. For additional information or to schedule your private tour call... For additional information or your private lour call... 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African Dance Avenue. $480,000. David G. and Victoria C. Miller to Martinez, 639 Glen Avenue. Workman Morey to Sirvu Reloca Stephen G. Broruk and Linda ^ WESTFIELD - Friday Evening they base toured China, Germany. Francis J. and Julie E. Paone. 301 $639,000, tion. LLC, 815 North Avenue, West, DiGiorgio to Scott und Maribclh Wil Classics moves into its fall sched Turkey, the Netherlands and the Roanoke Road. $810,000, Matthew J. and Cheryl B. $444 444 son. 408 Summit Avenue. $705,000. ule this month at the Westfield First United States. They have made sev Domenico and Susan Argento to Me Barron to Mark A. Simonetti, 731 Sirva Relocation, LLC to Toni Stephen A. and Carla J. [.arson to United Methodist Church, One East eral CD’s, two of which are avail Stone Creek Realty, LLC. 910 High Hanford Place, $650,000. Fedorc/yk, 815 North Avenue. West, National Transfer Services, LLC. 6 Broad Street. The first of two con able for sale. land Avenue. $1,150,000. 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Call Margie island, porcelain tiles & new (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. 1100 sq.ft. Retail Space & Cherry set, table w/leaf, appliances. Stunning step-down 1200 sq.ft. Office Space for lease hutch/buffet, 8 chairs. New! Great Room w/soanng ceilings, NANNY WANTED Off street parking List $3000. sacrifice $1475. floor to ceiling windows & stone 361 South Ave, W ESTFIELD Can deliver. (732) 259-6690 MARY POPPINS fireplace. Desirable neigh $2100 month each to take care of 14-yr-old boy, borhood, conv to Rt. 78. (908) 447-2472 now avail MATTRESS SET dog, run household. Driver's WRN 0875 $973,400 license & excellent references COLDWELL BANKER GARAGE FOR RENT Pillow Top. Nam e brand with required. 4 week position RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE warranty, new in plastic needed immediately. WESTFIELD (908) 754-7511 sell Queen $125, King $195 WE PAY WELL ColdwellBankerMoves.com 2 Car Garage for Rent Can Deliver. (732) 259-6690 Private Property (908) 789-0472 (908) 380-0918 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-5PM Secure Location FURNITURE FOR SALE $250/month Thinking of Downsizing? Remodeled 6 black Brown Jordan wrought NANNY WANTED ranch on mountain w/view. New Call Lori (973) 397-3541 mum u buium iw nniim u lchuti anu I rw i imvi iron indoor/outdoor chairs w/ For 12-yr-old, $12-13/hr. Must GOLF TALES... Local story tellers Horace I'orhln I left I and John llradley I right t kitchen w/gramte, ss, cathederal cushions. Excellent Cond. $600. drive. Mountainside to Edison. expound on their exploits on the golf course last Monday at Echo Lake Country ceiling, deck. 3 Bdrm, 2 Bth. FURNITURE FOR SALE 5 ft Ivory Rose Formica table $ 100. Hrs: 7:30am-9am & 3:30pm-7pm. Club during the Westfield Firemen's Mutual Benefit Association outing. In the 2684 Far View Dr., Mountainside/ Oak cor. ent. cab. compl. w/elect.: Please cal! (908) 612-3892 Mountainside area. background, Kirk Adelaar seems tu he questioning the validity of some of the Scotch Plains (908) 803-0288 36" TV, DVD, VCR, sur.sound (908) 233-0457 details. receiver, 5 spkrs.$2000 or B/O: FOR SALE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE cell (908) 230-8850 wicker (urn., $60; kit.tbl. w/4chrs., Samsung Newly renovated prestigious $150; Butcher Blks. $100-$300; 32” Tube Television and Stand CHILDCARE PROVIDER Rake And Hoe Club Cruises colonial office building, Oak Ant. sew. mach. $100, $200 or best offer Experienced Mom looking forward prime location adjacent to Aubusson rug 8X 11 $ 100. Stained (908) 232-1008 to caring for your child in my Municipal Courthouse. glass windows, (732) 494-3406. Meadowlands Ecosystem Westfield home, FT, PT, before & Call Maria at (908) 928-9200 POSITION WANTED WESTFIELD - The Rake and Hoc tory birds during various seasons BEDROOM SET afterschool for Tamaques students. Garden Club coordinated a narrated Certified health aide would like to while some call it home year round. OFFICE FOR RENT (908) 654-5809 tour of the Meadowlands history and 7 pcs. Cherry wood sleigh bed, be a companion for the elderly. Members thrilled to a huge raptor, tut ecosystem for its members this month. WESTFIELD dresser, mirror, chest, nite Referencesavailable. Monday-Friday CONTRACTOR / HANDYMAN osprey, swooping down to catch a lisli Furnished or unfurnished, stand. New, still in box. The New Jersey Meadow lands Com out of the water directly in front ot (908) 232-0157 The Portuguese Craftsmen appx. 950 sq. ft. Private Value $4000 sell $1575. mission sponsors two-hour pontoon them. Many cormorants, both adults For all Home maintenance Entrance, Lavatory 8 Parking (732) 259-6690 boat rides on the Hackensack River and juveniles, topped the pilings lining repair and improvement needs! Call (908) 233-8040 FREELANCERS WANTED and its tidal creeks prov iding detailed the shore with white and blue herons DINING ROOM ~ Any job large or sm all! information on the history o f pirates dotting the landscape. Most impressive Strong, detail-oriented writers - (908) 647-7672 ~ long ago, early Indians and early ag OFFICE FOR RENT Beautiful hand carved double ped was the peregrine falcon that was spot with professional demeanor & check: www.portcraftmen.com estal table, lighted hutch & buffet, riculture, as well as vegetation and ted as a regular in the area with very Large attractive psychotherapy needed to cover council, 8 padded chairs. Still in boxes. wildlife of the area. showy breast plumage. For more infor office. Good parking. Available 3 county and other town List $7000. sell $3100. PASSION FOR FITNESS? The pontoon boat provided a stable mation on the Meadowlands tour, see d.ays per week in Westfield. meetings. Must be able to Can deliver (732) 259-6690 flat ride, which was driven by compe w w w .n jm e a d o w I a n d s . g o v / $600/mo Contact Dr. Parsons meet deadlines, know how to Open a Fitness Together Personal tent Captain Reggie with a very eco_tourism/index.cfm. (908) 233-2626 write a lead, and take an active Training Franchise in Scotch Plains, knowledgeable narration provided by For information on joining The PUBLIC NOTICE interest in their beats in order NJ. We are selling out in Boston, Audubon member Ken. The Mead Rake and Hoe Garden Club, please PUBLIC NOTICE *11 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS to develop news stories. and now are focusing on NJ. owlands is a IIyway for many migra- call Pam Kolb at (908) 233-3596. The www.fitnesstogether.com BOROUGH OF FANWOOD CITIZENS INPUT FOR Please email resume and clips club meets once a month at the REVENUE BLOCK GRANT to: [email protected]. call Brian (781) 444-2090 PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield YMCA at 12:30 on the sec Please take notice that on October 26, Mayor Marlin Marks has announced a ond Monday of the month. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough public hearing will be held on the HUD PUBLIC NOTICE Revenue Sharing Block Grant, XXXII Year Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Notice is hereby given that Ordinance PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board funding on October 26,2005 in Room 202, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS No. 05-20-R will hold a hearing on the application of the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, INVITATION TO BID AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT undersigned. The property in question is Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Sealed proposals will be received by the CHAPTER 255 OF THE Notice is hereby given that Ordinance located at: 95 Forest Road. Fanwood, We are attempting to set our own priori NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Town of Westfield in the Council Cham FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE No. 05-18-R New Jersey, also known as Block 34 Lot ties and want to know how our own citi THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17. 2005 at bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East RELATING TO IMPROPER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING zens feel the county allocation should be 11, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 430 Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at OISPOSAL OF WASTE CHAPTER 184 OF THE spent", said Mayor Marks. Scotch Plains owned by Michael and Maureen Holt. Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, was passed and adopted on the second FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE The applicant requests to build an has benefited from Communit^Develop- the Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjust November 7, 2005, for the and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE addition, which is in violation of Section ment funds since 1975 amounting to over ment will hold a Special Meeting to con and Council of the Borough of Fanwood OF FEES .**2005 FURNISHING AND DE 184-1741 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. $3,750,000. It is expected that approxi tinue the hearing of the following appeal: held on October 11. 2005. was passed and adopted on the second Variance Requested: Storm Water Man mately $6,000,000. will be available to LIVERY OF A MECHANICS Marke Enterprises, Inc. t/a Bowcraft This Ordinance shall take effect imme and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor agement. Union County for XXXII Year funding. TRUCK", Amusement Park (continued), an exist diately after final passage and publication and Council of the Borough of Fanwood The applicant will also seek such other The hearing will be chaired by Thomas ing non-conforming use in the ML-1 Zone, more specifically Refined as follows: as required by law. held on October 11, 2005. relief as may be determined necessary at C. Douress, Robert Johnstbh, Philip Schick , for a U£e Variance and Waiver of site plan Item 1 - MECHANICS TRUCK. FOUR- Eleanor McGovern This Ordinance shall take effect imme the public hearing based upon review of and Joseph Duff, official delegates to the approval in order th e rm it the installation WHEEL DRIVE WITH UTILITY BODY Borough Clerk diately, after final passage and publication the application or amendment(s) to the* Rev. Sharing Committee. Nineteen towns of an additiotial ride at the property located Proposals shall be in writing on the forms 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $16-32 as required by law. application. in Union County are involved, and all' ^ at 2524-2545 Route 22 West (Block 4802, furhished and must be delivered at the Eleanor McGovern The file pertaining to this application projects must have a 2/3 majority of the Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12), Scotch Plains^ place and before the hour above men PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk is available for public inspection during total committee membership approval in Said installation cohstitutes the expansion tioned, and must be accompanied by a 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $16 32 normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from order to become reality. certified check or bid bond payable to the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Application for projects will be available of a non-conforming use, which is prohib the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Town of Westfield, in the amount of two NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF PUBLIC NOTICE at Township Hall and include complete ited by Section 23-6.1 a(3) of the Zoning Administration Office of the Borough of hundred dollars ($200.00) to insure ex ORDINANCE 05-25-R instructions concerning project eligibilify. Ordinance. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, ecution of the contract. AND PUBLIC HEARING Projects funded throughout the 19 mem Fanwood, New Jersey All interested persons may be present Bidders must be in compliance with all An ordinance was introduced by the Notice is hereby given that Ordinance ber municipalities includes, housing reha Any interested party may appear at and be heard. provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 No. 05-17-R bilitation, neighborhood preservation, code Mayor and Council of the Borough of said hearing and participate therein in The file pertaining to this application is in supplement to the law against discrimina Fanwood on October 11,2005. Copies of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 'accordance with the rules of thte Fanwood enforcement, Senior citizens facilities, child rthe Office£ f the Zoning Bo^rd of Adjust tion (Affirmative Action). this ordinance can be obtained without SECTION 43 OF CHAPTER Planning Board. care facilities, and various social service ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch All bidders must submit with their bid a cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood 184 OF THE CODE OF THE . Applicant: programs. Plains, and is available for public inspec copy of their New Jersey Business Regis Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Michael and Maureen Holt TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS tion during regular office hours. tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours CONCERNING DEVELOP 95 Forest Road Barbara Riepe Linda M. Lies of registration will disqualify the bid. of 8 a ;m. and 4 p.m., Monday through MENT FEES RELATING TO Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Township Clerk Board Secretary Specificatiohs may be seen or procured Friday. MOUNT LAUREL HOUSING 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $32,64 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $33.66 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $27,54 ($25.00) at the office of the Town Engi This ordinance amends Chapter 242 of was passed and adopted on the second neer, Public Works Center, 959 North the Fanwood Borough Code to revise the and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The fee for providing for a sewer connection. and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Mayor and Council reserve the right to This ordinance is scheduled for adop held oh October 11, 2005. reject any bid, and to waive any informality tion on November 9, 2005, 7:30 P.M., This Ordinance shall take effect imme in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine diately after final passage and publication New Jersey is deemed advisable to do so. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. as required by law. KENNETH B. MARSH Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern h Prudential Properties TOWN ENGINEER Borough Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 10/20/05, The Leader Fee: $36.21 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $17.85 Full-Service Is our standard. Quality Is our difference. Hye-Young Choi #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2003 10 Consecutive Years email: [email protected] • Contact Hye-Young Choi Today fo r the Perfect Home! 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Pubijcation_____ (El|r ilLmtfirlf) lim b er ami The Scotch Plain* - Fan wood TIMES Thunday, October 20, 2005 Page 21 NJ TRANSIT Reports Ridership on the Rise AREA — The NJ TRANSIT pre Beginning Monday, October 31, liminary ridership results for the first NJ TRANSIT will add four express quarter of fiscal year 2006 show a trains to prov ide replacement serv ice continuing trend of ridership growth for Amtrak Clockers. which will be on trains, buses, and light rail ser discontinued on October 28. rhe NJ vices. with system-wide ridership up TRANSIT express trains will offer live percent for the three-month pe more sealing capacity than the do c k riod ending September 30. ets, und will add a station stop at Hus ridership rose about three per Hamilton, providing customers there cent for all services, with the largest with even more express options. gains posted on New York-bound Unlike dockers, the new trains routes - up more than six percent. Rail will accept NJ TRANSIT single-trip ridership increased by more than 7 tickets, in addition to NJ TRANSIT percent overall, w ith lines serv ing New weekly and monthly passes. Clocker York up between 5 and 7 percent customers are adv ised to check the Light rail services continue to ex new schedule carefully for the NJ perience double-digit growth, with TRANSIT train that best fits their A PENNY SAVED...Students in Kim Shepoiro’s special-education class at Hudson-Bcrgen Light Rail up nearly needs. Franklin Elementary School delivered a donation to the W estfield Rescue Squad GOT YOUR BACK...Evergreen School, Scotch Plains, families generously 25 percent and River Line ridership To accommodate the improvements during u walking field trip last Tuesday. The Franklin Student Council held a donated 88 backpacks loaded with school supplies and toiletries to he donated to increasing 18 percent. that take effect October 30. train Penny Drive ftir several weeks at the end of the school year lust year, resulting in victims of Hurricane Katrina. Students participated in the national campaign Last month, NJ TRANSIT reported schedules have been adjusted through a total of $427.15 collected to benefit the squad. “We’ve Got Your Back” along with other schools in the district. Students record fiscal year 2005 ridership out the day. Customers should care involved in the school's Kids Care Program helped to sort and avseirihle the across virtually all of its services, for fully check new timetables, which loaded backpacks. the first time exceeding 800.000 trips are available at major stations and Resolve to Present Series on an average business day. online at www.njtransit.com. for With this m mind, customers on the changes that may affect their travel On Building Self-Esteem Scotch Plains to Hold Northeast Corridor Line will find patterns. more frequent peak-period service Customers with questions mav call SCOTCH PLAINS - The Resolve To resets e a spot, please make checks and more seating capacity as a result NJ TRANSIT at l-XOO-772-2222. Community Counseling Center, a pri payable to Resolve and mail it to: Hearing on HUD Grant of a new timetable that takes effect vate. non-profit mental health agency Resolve Attention. Self-Esteem October 30. The new rail schedule Halloween for located in Scotch Plains, w ill present Workshop. 1830 Front Street. Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS - Mayor Mar cial delegates to the Revenue Sharing adds four express trains to replace a six-week workshop series entitled Plains, N.J. 07076, or call (908) 322- lin Marks has announced that a pub Committee. Nineteen towns in Union Amtrak Clocker trains and provides Hurricane Victims “What Is Self-Esteem?" 9180. Registration is limited to 10. lic hearing veil] tie held on the HUD County are eligible for funding. All more service at several last-growing CRANFORD - The Little Gym of Participants will learn characteris Revenue Sharing Block Grant, the projects must have a two-thirds major Northeast Corridor stations. Cranford is donating I (K) percent of tics ol healthy and unhealthy self Children Are Invited 32nd year of the program, on Wednes ity of the total committee membership In addition. NJ TRANSIT will add the funds raised from its annual Hal esteem. how one's inner voice con day. October 2b. at 7:30 p in. in Room approval in order to become reality . 16 "Holiday Express" trains on the loween Party to Habitat for. Human tributes to self-esteem, why people To ‘Trunk-O-Treat’ 202 of the Scotch Plains Municipal Application for projects will he Northeast Corridor and Morris & ity to benefit victims of Hurricanes say "yes" when they really mean to SCOTCH PLAINS - The Willow Building. 430 Park Avenue. available at municipal building and Essex Lines, introduce weekend ser Katrina and Rita. say "no." how individuals use food, Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch "We are attempting to set our own will include complete instructions vice at Plauderv ille Station and add a The fun will begin at 6:30 p in. on alcohol and drugs to mask their true Plains has invited families to "Trunk- priorities and want to know how our concerning project eligibility. new early-morning train from Tuesday. October 25 at The l ittle feelings and its effect on self-esteem O-Treal" for Halloween on Monday. own citizens feel the county alloca Projects funded throughout the 19 Montclair. Gym located at 6 South Avenue. Ev and the steps that need to be taken to October .71, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 tion should be spent." said Mayor member municipalities includes: On the Northeast Corridor, most eryone in the community is welcome. restore self-esteem. They also will p.m. and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Martin Marks. housing rehabilitation, neighborhood train departure times w ill change by a Children are urged to wear their cos learn how someone's low self-esteem Congregants w ill gather in the park Scotch Plains has benefited from preservation, code enforcement, se couple of minutes to enable NJ tumes. All those who attend will en can affect his or her children arid ing lot of the church, located at 1961 Community Development funds nior citizens facilities, child care fa TRANSIT to add trains during the joy free games, events, music, snacks others around them. Raritan Road, with treats loaded in amounting to over $3,750,000 since cilities and various social service pro busy morning and evening peak peri and give-aways. Maria Sikoutris-Dilorio. a thera their cars to hand out to trick-or-treat- 1975. It is expected that approxi grams. ods. in the nioming, NJ TRANSIT A donation of $5 to $ 11) per family pist w ith Resolve, will be the facilita ers. Children of all ages are welcome. mately $6,000,000 will he available will add five trains, contributing to an is requested. For more information tor. These workshops will be held on For more information, please call the to Union County for the program. See it ail on the Web! additional 3,000 peak-period seats or directions please call (908) 497- consecutive Mondays, November 7. church office during morning hours, The hearing will be chaired by Tho for New York-bound services. Two 1500. For more information about 14. 21 and 28. December 5 and 12. Monday through Friday, at (908) 232- mas C. 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Publication SP-FHS Announces WHS Considers Candidates Annual College Night SCOTCH PLAINS -The College Club of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. to gether with the Scotch Plains- For Guidance Director Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Guidance IVparlmenl, announces By MMiIIAN till l for College Admission Counseling counselors. the 54th annual College Night This V*r> * d h W tm m /hr Thr W r*fyU l**trr (NACAC) conference and organized The guidance learn has further de year's event will be held on Thurs Parents, Not Theatres, WESTHHLD —The town's hoard regional lours. With the assistance of veloped the transition program, de day October 27 from 7:30 9 p.m. at of education heard a report from the college consultant Don Dickason, the rived from the Princeton Center for SPFHS. Westfield High School (WHS) Guid staff is creating a marketing plan for l-eadership. This student-managed t his program is open to all I Ith- Should Monitor Children and I2th-grade students, whether ance Department at its October II college visits, consisting of a copy of program allows freshmen to (earn By VINO. FITZPATRICK challenging, depending on the rating of ft" IV l„uUr .mV fh, hmt. meeting. the high-school newspaper. Hi v Eye. about WHS from juniors and seniors they attend SPFHS or any of the your movie. The report, presented by Joan theatre programs, the new WHS pro in small groups. There are currently local private or parochial high Over the years that I've spent in For most leens, R rated movies are Sullivan, interim supervisor of Guid file and other material. 45 groups with 125 student leaders schools. Organizers expect repre Westfield. I've spent more time in the nothing new. The majority have been ance, outlined the efforts made to The department has scheduled 40 addressing topics such as change, sentatives Irotn approximately 90 Rialto movie theater than any other seeing them for years, w hether on video improve college relationships and colleges and universities to visit WHS friendships and stress management. colleges, including Bloomshurg huildingdowntown. During seventh and and DVD or in theaters, and they have how the department has become fa through October, and the list is avail “I am thrilled to hear that there Is a University of Pennsylvania. eighth grade, my friends and I would gained the permission of their parents miliar with the students, goals, objec able on the WHS website. collegiate atmosphere in' the Guid Carnegie Melon and Villanova. religiously head to the movies every to do so. When going out to the movies, tives and achievements from the 2004- The goals of the department for this ance department." said Ms. Leiz. "The College Night is an impor Friday or Saturday night and catch the most parents will ask about the rating 2005 academic year. year are to mentor new staff through In other news, three WHS seniors tant tool in helping students and newest screwball comedy or action and the basic plot of the movie. In any WHS added tour new counselors to the year and refine the guidance pro recently qualified as semi-finalists In families plan for college," said blockbuster. Occasionally, I would ac case, R-rated movies are a topic that is its team. Currently, the si udent -to-coun- gram to focus on student wellness and the National Merit Scholarship Pro Meril Davies, co-chairman of this company my parents to a more dra usually settled long before the trip to selor ratio is nine to 185. including the well-being. They want to introduce a gram: Rachel Leopold. Yuchcn Zhang year's event. "It is a great way to matic show either here oral theCranford the movie store, and most parents al support of 45 seniors each. Superinten career exploration study for sopho and Jen Zhu. They attained this status interact with a number of institu Theater. low their kids to see them in theaters dent of Schools l)r William Foley is mores to help with the course-selec through their high scores in the PS AT tions of higher education, all in Now. in my sophomore year in high before the suggested age of 17. considering two candidates for the di tion process and plan a parent night on and represent less than one percent of one place." school, my movie-going days are fewer Despite the decision of their parents, rector of guidance position. wellness and well-being. New Jersey's 2006 graduating class. For more information, call Meril and farther between, but every now and kids will often not he allowed into a The selection process has taking a "I am very happy with the focus on In addition. 25 students were named Davies at (908)889-4942. then, I still manage to meet a couple of movie on their own. Depending on the friends downtown for whatever epic long time because, W HS Principal wellness and well-being," said Board commended students by the National Students and their parents are re theater, the ticket vendor may require we've been awaiting. However, as most you to have a parent or guardian give Dr. Robert Helix explained, "We want Vice-President Ginny Leiz. Merit Scholarship Program. quested to use the main entrance on kids in Westfield know, getting from permission (as in the Rialto or a quality person to improve the de The 2004-2005 academic year ac The board's facilities committee Westfield Road. the ticket window to the theater can be Cranford), orthey may actually require partment. it's hard to find people." complishments for the guidance de met on October 6 and reported that an adult to sit in the theater alongside partment include a creation of a guid renovations to the Franklin School Ms Sullivan said that the guidance the child (as in United Artists or other ance procedures manual, the intro restrooms will be completed by the Edison School Suspects counselors now have more time to theater chains). This can be a hassle duction of a freshman brag sheet and end of October, the new Washington dedicate to building positive college when no parent is nearby, and some School boiler is out to hid and the and university relationships though the first annual sophomore parent Ax Of Murder Will Be A Hit kids turn to asking strangers to pose as seminars, the National Association night, which was held on October 18. varsity baseball field safety project parents or buying a different ticket and If parents have any questions about has received half of its $l 1,000 cost WFSTFIHLD - The Edison Inter - Maggie Jacobi, 7; Darlene - Olyvia PUBLIC NOTICE sneaking into the R-rated movie. the college selection process, SATs. from donations by local teams. mediate School Drama Department Ryan. 7; Delia - Jen Cortese, 8; Brady Occasionally, ticket takers or ushers BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SAT-lls or any other issues, "Please Ms. Hunnicut. chairwoman of the will be performing Ax o f Murder by - Nick Shorrock, 7; Phaedra - Melissa who are confused about the policy also Notice is hereby given that Ordinance call the guidance department." said facilities committee, reported that im Pat Cook as their fall drama. Reigel, 8; Phil - Nik Shargordsky, 8; hassle them once inside. Even more No. 05-21 -R Counselor Judy Glasser, a 20-year provements to the auditorium at the Is it possible for a play to be Midge - Cara Martone, 7; Marilu - irritating is the fact that underage teens AN ORDINANCE AMENDING veteran to the department. high school would be completed by haunted? No...it's not possible! At Kelsey Wilson, 8; Billy Bob - Keith are still forced to buy an “adult" ticket CHAPTER 118 OF THE Board member Alice Hunnicutt Sunday. November 20. as scheduled. FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE least that's what theater director Hurtt, 8; Officer Lyles - Siya Bhatt, 7; without having all the "adult" privi TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL asked Ms, Sullivan about the new The board also plans on moving Bonnie Bagwell, played by Sarah Officer Crawly - Valentin Allard, 7; leges. A friend's temper was once raised OF PET WASTE AND PRO career-interest inventory that is being forward in the securing of funds from S/.ollar, grade 8, tries to convince the Officer Sanchez - Xio Alvarez, 7; so high that, when asked about his age HIBITING WILDLIFE FEED used by the students. This is a nation the field use surcharge (hat has re other members of the troupe. Mean Officer Anderson - Daniel Farenthold, by a ticket taker, responded, “You're ING ally recognized system, administered cently been adopted by the tow n coun paid to rip tickets, not ask questions!” was passed and adopted, on the second while, writerColin Chambers, played 6: Officer Poindexter - Rachel Choder, and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and marked by the students them cil. The board also briefly discussed by Dan Krack, grade 8. hints at the 6: Rafferty - Kyla Rogers, 7; Rafferty's The small number of young people and Council of the Borough of Fanwood selves'. allowing them to pinpoint ca board goals and plans for the new horror that has cursed his script, At o f Assistant - Katie Sullivan, 6; Malone who go to movies against their parents field on October 11. 2005. reer choices to aid in appropriate Citizens Advisory Committee. Murder. Unfortunately, curiosity gets - Angela Newton, 8; Malone's Assis ■ wishes pales in comparison to those This Ordinance shall take effect imme Board member and Finance Com whose parents have consented. diately after final passage and publication course selection. The Career Occu the best of the actors despite Colin's tant - Brianna Hurtt, 7 and Casandra pational Preference System (COPS l mittee Chairman Richard Soloman adamant warnings. Tyree - Brittany Graham, 8. Some people believe tltal the movie as required by law. theater is required to enforce the rating Eleanor McGovern provides job activity scores relating said, “The town charges a fee, and It soon becomes apparent that there There is also an army of police system, but the Motion Picture Asso Borough Clerk to occupational clusters, offering im- nothing goes to the school district. is something about the play that is officers to solve the mystery. They are 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee' $17.85 mediate feedback to students and Maintaining fields is a significant cost ciation of America, who created and troubling when a police sergeant, Lindsey Psolka, 8; Emily Proovk, 6; assigns ratings, refers to them as the to the district and there has to be an PUBLIC NOTICE ______PUBLIC NOTICE______played by Richard Barber, grade 8, Isabel DiCampo, 6; Hannah Margola, "Voluntary Movie Rating System." equitable distribution of funds.” shows up stating he was called in on 6: Bernadette Hopan, 6; Jenna Strauss, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT There is no law requiring theaters or CHANCERY DIVISION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY a murder. 8; Liz'Connolly, 6; Rosa Graziedei, 8; moviegoers to enforce the system. On UNION COUNTS THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE Wonder turns to fear when some Helen Delpoplo, 7; Alexa Geltzieler, 6 theirwebsite. the MPAA stresses, "Rat DOCKET NO. F-3430-05 one is murdered! It seems as if no one and Alexis Murphy, 7. FILE NO. 8856-05 RESOLUTION 05-10-182 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ings are meant for parents, no one else ." ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT could have done it. The audience “The play will be performed twice Theaters enforce the system completely NOTICE TO REDEEM CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 Stelton Road, Piscataway, New Jersey NOTICE OF DECISION won’t know who or what to believe with two different endings. This is the by choice. R E. INVESTMENTS, LLC VS. 08855-0036 with the Edison school cast of char first time the children have under On October 6, 2005. the Zoning Board Though the rating system may be CARL GREENE; ET ALS.. NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional of Adjustment of the Township of Scotch acters (listed with grade): taken a play that changes with each well-intentioned, the choice of what a Engineering Services/Design and Con TO: CARL GREENE; MRS. CARL Plains adopted a Resolution of Approval Lucille - Maddie DeJohn, 8; Taylor performance, and they are very ex child should be exposed to should be struction Phases/Reconstruction of Storm GREENE, WIFE OF CARL GREENE; granting Elshiekh Enterprises. L.L.C., Vari Sewer between Hunter Avenue and cited about it,” said Michael Altmann. given to the parents and should not be ALTA GREENE; ance Approvals lor the property located at PSE&G Right-of-Way the play director. censored by the movie theaters. In turn, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order 839 Ternay Avenue, Block 7302 Lot 25 on PUBLIC NOTICE DURATION: For a period ending no made on October 5, 2005, the Superior the Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Performances are Friday and Satur if a young person chooses to sneak later than September 30, 2006 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Court. Fixed November 18, 2005, be Plains. The approvals will allow the demo day. November 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. behind his/her parents’ back to see an R- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $54,000.00 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF tween the hours of nine o'clock in the lition of the existing home and construc rated movie, the blame should be given A Copy of the Resolution and Contract ORDINANCE 05-23-R Tickets can be purchased in advance at forenoon and tour o’clock in the afternoon, tion of a new single-family home on the relating to the services are on file and AND PUBLIC HEARING the school for $5 and will be $8 at the to the child, not to the theater. Until the prevailing time, at the office of the Tax property. available for public inspection in the office policy is changed, our movie theaters Collector of fhe PLAINFIELD, located at A copy ofitfc'ri&aihtion Is available for An ordinance was introduced by the door. Tickets go on sale October 24. of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Mdttine 515 WATCHUNG AVE, PLAINFIELD. Public Inspection in the Office of the Zon Mayor and Council of the Borough of will do less to help parents than to lose Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. There will be a special performance NEW JERSEY 07060, as the time and ing Board of Adjustment located at 430 Fanwood on October 11,2005. Copies of business and anger customers. Eleanor McGovern Thursday, November 3 at 4 p.m. Tick place when and where you may pay to the Park Avenue, Second Floor. Scotch Plains. this ordinance can be obtained without Borough Clerk Vince Fitzpatrick is a sophomore tit plaintiff the amount so found due for prin cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood ets for this performance are $ I. 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $20.91 New Jersey during normal business hours. Westfield High School. cipal and interest on its certificate of tax Joseph A. Paparo. Esq; Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, sale as follows Attorney for the Applicant Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE LOT 8 BLOCK 146 covering tax certifi PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - f 0/20/05, The Times Fee: 520 40 of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m,, Monday through cate no #96083 on the tax duplicate of the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Friday. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PLAINFIELD Total amount required to NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE This ordinance regulates the employ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY redeem is $19,223.77, together with inter ORDINANCE 05-24-R UNION COUNTY ment of off-duty police officers for police THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD est from August 31, 2005 and costs. TOWN OF WESTFIELD AND PUBLIC HEARING DOCKET NO. F-14165-05 related activities. And that unless, at the same time and RESOLUTION 05-10-184 FILE NO. 64400.742 This ordinance is scheduled for adop An ordinance was introduced by the place, you or one of you redeem by paying INVITATION TO BID tion on November 9, 2005, 7:30 P.M., Mayor and Council of the Borough of CONTRACTOR: Wenson Associates; the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Sealed proposals will b£ received by the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Fanwood on October 11,2005. Copies of 156 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New then you, and each of you shall be de (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Town of Westfield in the Council Cham Avenue, Farfwood, New Jersey. this ordinance can be obtained without Jersey 07065 barred and foreclosed of and from all right bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East SHEILA GREIFF; JOHN DOE; Eleanor McGovern cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional and equity of redemption of, in and to the Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at HUSBAND OF SHEILA Borough Clerk Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Architectural Services/Design Standards/ lands and premises above set out and 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday GREIFF, SAID NAME OF 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Dqwntown Martine Avenue Facade Pro described in the complaint and every part November 7, 2005 for the JOHN DOE BEING FICTITOUS of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through gram thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested ”2005 VARIOUS STREET IM PUBLIC NOTICE Friday. DURATION: For a period ending no with an absolute and indefeasible estate YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND PROVEMENT PROJECTS This ordinance establishes a yard waste later than December 31. 2005 of inheritance in fee simple In said lands REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE AND TOWN OF WESTFIELD collection and disposal program in the AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,000.00 and premises. PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Borough of Fanwood. A Copy of the Resolution and Contract Anything to the contrary notwithstand whose address is G atehall 1, The work under this Proposal includes This ordinance is scheduled for adop relating to the services are on tile and ing. redemption shall be permitted up until PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an Notice is hereby given that Westfield the furnishing of all labor, materials and tion on November 9, 2005, 7:30 P.M., available for public inspection in the office the entry of final judgment including the Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions equipment necessary to complete the work Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine whole of the last date upon which judg Action, in which U.S. BANK NATIONAL at its October 17, 2005 meeting for the as shown on the Contract Drawings and Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. ment is entered. ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, OF following applications heard at its Septem described in the Contract Specifications, Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern MICHAEL G. PELLEGRINO. ESQ. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURI ber 12, 2005 meeting: and Proposals shall be in accordance with Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Attorney for Plaintiff TIES, INC. is the plaintiff and SHEILA such Drawings and Specifications and the Fellowship Partners, LLC, 251 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. GREIFF; MR. JOHN DOE. Husband of terms proposed in the Contract. Sylvania Place, seeking permission to One Gatehall Drive Sheila Greiff, said name of John Doe be The major items of work under this con construct a new single-family dwelling uti Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 ing fictitious; are defendants, pending in PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tract include, but are not limited to. the lizing the existing foundation contrary to 1 T - 10/20/05, The Leader Fee: $44 37 the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan following in estimated quantities: the requirements of sections 12.03D, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD cery Division, UNION County and bearing 3,200 linear feet of granite block curbing 11.07E 6 and 12.04F of the Land Use ORDINANCE 05-22-S PUBLIC NOTICE Docket No. F-14165-05 within thirty-five 171 cubic yards of roadway excavation, Ordinance Application denied. (35) days after Oct. 20, 2005 exclusive of STATEMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS unclassified Evgeniy Velkov, 437 West Broad such date. If you fail to answer or appear THE BOND ORDINANCE PUBLISHED HEREWITH HAS BEEN FINALLY ADOPTED ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1,028 square yards of profile milling Street, seeking permission to erect an in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment ON OCTOBER 11,2005 AND THE 20-DAY PERIOD OF LIMITATION WITHIN WHICH 332 tons of 4 inch thick bituminous con addition contrary to the requirements of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the by Default may be rendered against you A SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING QUESTIONING THE VALIDITY OF SUCH meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust for relief demanded in the Complaint, and crete stabilized base course Section 11.12E6, 12.4F1, & 12.03D of the 6,277 square yards of 2 inch thick bitu ORDINANCE CAN BE COMMENCED, AS PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL BOND LAW, ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Amendment to Complaint, if any. You shall Land Use Ordinance. Application ap minous concrete surface course HAS BEGUN TO RUN FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS held on October 6. 2005, the following file your Answer and Proof of Service in proved. 1,078 square feet of 4 inch thick con STATEMENT. decisions of the Board were memorial duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior crete walk David & Lisa Jackson, 560 ELEANOR MCGOVERN ized. Court of New Jersey. Hughes Justice Com 2,878 square feet of 6 inch thick con Cumberland Street, seeking permission BOROUGH CLERK plex - CN 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625, to erect a deck contrary to the require Granted side-yard setback Variance's crete driveway BOROUGH OF FANWOOD in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac ments of Sections 12 04F2 and 13.02C 1 of with conditions to Anthony and Maria ORDINANCE 05-22-S Sartor for the construction of a two-story tice and Procedure. All work shall be completed within forty- the Land Use Ordinance. Application addition at the premises located at 27 You are further advised that if you are five- (45) calendar days after commence approved. BOND ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $147,960 PROCEEDS OF OB unable to obtain an attorney you may ment of Construction. LIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES FOR THE Allenby Lane (Block 14901, Lot 25). Robert F. Spencer, 116 South Euclid communicate with the Lawyer Referral All bidders must submit with their bid a ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS BY THE BOROUGH OF Scotch Plains. Avenue, Block 3109 Lot 5, seeking site Service of the County of Venue and that if copy of their New Jersey Business Regis FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY Granted a fence height Variance with you Cannot afford an attorney, you may tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof plan approval with a variance. Applicant conditions to James and Shellev Murray r.nmmi iriir.sjte with tho I nqal Rfirvinfis Of of rfinlatratinh will dicrii ialifvz tho hiH seeks to convert approximately 1,300 BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF for the erection of a six-foot-high fence at fice of the County of Venue. The tele Proposals shall be in writing on the forms square teet ot professional office space to FANWOOD, IN I HE U O U N IY OF UNION, NEW JbHSbY (not less tnan two-tniras ot all > thr property located at 1684 Ramapo phone number of such agencies are as furnished and must be delivered at the a doctor’s office in a mixed-use building members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: that does not comply with the allowable Way (Block 11803, Lot 23). Scotch Piains. follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- place and before the hour afjove men SECTION 1: floor area requirements (D variance), no 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- tioned, and must be accompanied by a Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39, it is hereby determined that $147,960 of the bond Granted a front-yard setback Variance site improvements are proposed. List of 4340. certified check or bid bond payable to the proceeds of obligations originally made available pursuant to the following ordinances of with conditions to Robert and Donna Root New C40:55D-70c Variance Requested: This action has been instituted for the Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, New Jersey is no longer necessary for the for tire addition of a front porch at the Sections 17.02B(2) and 17.02C(5a) of the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage least ten percent (10%) of the base amount purposes for which the obligations previously were authorized. Each amount is listed premises located at 1275 White Oak Road Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires dated May 15, 2002, made by SHEILA of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor under the column, “Balance to be Reappropriated, “ and is further described by reference (Block 9601, Lot 01), Scotch Plains. number of off street parking spaces 24 GREIFF. as mortgagor(s) to more than $20,000.00. Each bid must to the number of the bond ordinance pursuant to which such amounts have been made spaces. Applicant proposes 16 off street Granted side-yard setback Variances AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY also be accompanied by a Surety Com available, the original appropriation made by the bond ordinance, and the description of parking spaces. List of Existing Non- with conditions to Peter and Ellen Sobel and (2) to recover possession of and con pany Certificate stating that said Surety the improvement for which such amounts originally were appropriated. for the construction of two-story addition at cerns premises commonly known as 120 Company would provide the bidder with Conforming Zoning Conditions: Sec the premises located at 1971 Lake Av SOUTH STILES STREET, LINDEN. New the required Performance bond in the full tion 11.20E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. The $147,960 bond proceeds to be reappropriated are made available as follows: enue (Block 13301, Lot 24), Scotch Jersey. Said mortgage was eventually amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu Ordinance requires minimum side yard set back of 12 feet. Existing is ± 7 feet. Ordinance Appropriation Description of Improvement Balance to be Plains — —------— assigned to the Plaintiff . U.S. BANK NA- sion Affidavit and a Contractor's Quafifica- Number Reappropriated Section 11 20E7 of the Land Use Ordi- — p gnisff'a-rggr-vaTff SBTftawraffaHegrfl - TIQNAL A&SQCIATIQN, AS TRUSTEE.— ton Statement. SteUwiiwii of Ownership': $116,000 Reconstruction ot North* 1 Avenue $ 74,400 OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECU on the forms included in and axnlainari it nance. Ordinance requires minimum rear <£-7-7 CIV) klA,tl, « 70 C/V) n it fcarcl Cher* *.z; p t~ ^ tttr. y a ru s e i ohuk oi ou teei. Existing is + qa existing deck at the property located at RITIES. INC . the contract documents. YOU. SHEILA GREIFF; are made party Bidders must be in compliance with all feet. Sections 11.20E and 12.04E of the TOTAL $147,960 2119 Elizabeth Avenue (Block 8902, Lot Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires 21), Scotch Plains. defendant to the above foreclosure action provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 SECTION 2: because on May 15 2002, you signed the supplement to the law against discrimina maximum allowable floor area devoted to professional office space of 2,966 square The total amount of $147,960 referred to in Section 1 above is hereby reappropriated Granted a side-yard setback Variance Note and Mortgage to Ameriquest Mort tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay as follows: with conditions to William DeFoo and gage Company which is being foreclosed workmen the prevailing wage tales pio- feet. Existing is + 4,219 square feet Janet Krasowski for the construction of a by this action and or any lien, claim or mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart Sections 11.20E11 and 12.04G of the Reconstruction of Russell Road and Watson Road $90,000 one-story addition at the premises located interest you may have in, to or against the ment of Labor and Industry for this project, Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Park Improvements including La Grande Park Ball Field $57,960 at 830 Raritan Road (Block 16203. Lot mortgaged premises. copies of which are on file in the Office of maximum all improvements coverage 30%/5,340 square feet. Existing is + 8,608 SECTION 3: 03), Scotch Plains YOU, JOHN DOE, Husband of Sheila the Town engineer The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions Greiff, said name of John Doe being square feet. Application approved. Granted front-yard and side-yard set Plans and specifications may be seen or of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form fictitouS, are made party to this action procured at the office of the Town Engi back Variances with conditions to William Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cash, 251 E Dudley promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital because after due inquiry. Plaintiff has neer. Public Works Center, 959 North Kaczynski for the construction of one- Avenue, seeking permission to erect an budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government been unable to ascertain the name of the Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The and two-story additions at the premises addition contrary to the requirements of Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey is on file with the spouse of Sheila Greiff, if any, and or any non-ref undablecost of contract documents located at 11 Wellington Downs (Block Section: 12.04Gof the Land Use Ordi Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. lien, claim or interest you may have in, to is $75.00 made payable to the Town of 14703, Lot 11). Scotch Plains, nance. Application approved. or against the mortgaged premises Westfield, which must be paid in cash or SECTION 4: Jill and John Freeman, 858 Knollwood Granted a lot-width Vanance to Elshiekh DATED: October 11.2005 certified check. The Mayor and Council This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final Terrace, seeking permission to erect a Enterprises, LLC with conditions for the Donald F. Phelan. reserve the right to reject any bid, and to adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. dock contrary to the requirements of sec construction of a single-family dwelling at Clerk of the Superior Court waive any informality in any bid, if in the tions 13.02C2 and 11.06E6 of the Land Introduction: September 13. 2005 the property located at 839 Ternay Av of New Jersey interest of the Town; it is deemed advis Use Ordinance Application approved. Adoption: enue (Block 7302, Lot 25). Scotch Plains. CASALE & PELLEGRINO. L.L.C able to do so. Colleen Mahr, Mayor Linda M. Lies 1 Gatehall Drive Kenneth B. Marsh Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Attest: Board Secretary Parsippany. New Jersey 07054 Town Engineer Board of Adjustment Eleanor McGovern. Borough Clerk 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $48 96 1 T - 10/20/05, The Leader Fee: $72.42 1 T - 10/20/05, The Leader Fee. $69 87 1 T - 10/20/05, The Leader Fee: $61.20 1 T - 10/20/05, The Times Fee: $104.04 A W atcmunc Communications, Inc. Publication ® lfe niratfirlb lim it e r and The Scotch Plaint - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 20, 2005 Page 23 Queen of Arts Craft Projects, Books, and Patterns j^tilerlalnm ent For All the Year Round Funky Projects for Knitters, Bead Longtime Mountainside Resident Workers, Plus New Seasonal Products By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Alphabet Sets" which feature mono McNamara Pens History Book Spmo/h »mr*/br Thr W.iifaU „»f n» Tmr, chromatic colors and modem lettering By LINDA B. ('ONI)RILLO These days, knitting isn’t just for atop sturdy vellum. This manufacturer is Spet tails H’nrtm fa r The WrtrfirU I ruder amI Thr Timr > grandmothers making sweaters lor always on the cuning-edge. MOUNTAINSIDE - Longtime their grandchildren. Bead workers beware! "The Joy of borough resident Connie McNamara According to Shannon Okey, au Beading" by Anna Borrelli (Watson- is rewriting history - the last 50 years thor of "Knitgrrl: I .earn to Knit with Guptill, 2004, $19.95) contains so of Mountainside's history, that is. Get Outta' 15 Fun and Funky Patterns" (Watson- many innovative and intricate prod This will be the second book to Guptill Publications. 2005, $9.95), ucts, you will find yourself entranced chronicle the borough's past. Its pre The House young ladies should check out the by the 50 projects for jewelry, flow decessor, "Mountainside - 1895- llv CAROL E. HANTS aisles of their ers, ddcor and ac 1945," by Jean Heskeh Hershey, is a >»■ t," Chr WrafiM „«J Iht II*,, craft stores over cessories. compact book filled with historical The New Jersey Concert ()pcru w ill flowing with an From fuels and photos. perform Georges Bizet's Carmen on eclectic mix of Borrelli's instruc Mrs. McNamara is reaching out to Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m. General yams used to cre tions for "Cro the community for assistance in writ admission is $25 for the production at ate tr6s chic fash cheted Earrings," ing this next edition. The former high- Crescent Avenue Presbyterian ions. simply elegant school English teacher recently sal Church. 716 Watchung Avenue, in Rocker-girl “Drop Earrings," dow n on the porch of Mountainside s Plainfield. Robert Butts will conduct. wristlets, “Satellite historic Helfield House with The boombox bags, a Choeker" and Westfield Leader and The Scotch Also in Plainfield, at the public music-player “Crystal Plains-Fanwood Tones and noted, library there will lie a new series, cozy and down Crosses." the “I’m still in the research stages and "Travel the World,” a free program town messenger reader is further looking to interview people who can covering different travel destinations, bag are just a fascinated by the share details and lend photographs including Eg) pi. the Caribbean, South couple of Okey's bouquet of for reproduetion into the new hook. America. Sub-Saharan Africa and inventive beaded flowers I'm harking for trends." more. It begins on Thursday, October projects. Using that the author No stranger to research (she also 27. at 6:30 p.m. For information, call fun, young fonts, demonstrates worked for Newsweek), after retire the library at: (90S) 757-1111 ext. a hip layout and with ease and ment from academia. Mrs. McNamara 112. cool chapter titles, the author draws without intimidation. You will be in wrote for Sam ' Living magazine, mak in teenagers, even supplying a "Yarn spired and sure to flock to your local ing her a natural for the assignment. The Luna Stage Company’s pro Girl Quiz." craft shop for beads of all shapes and She told the Leaderflimes that she duction of Robeson in Space opens "It’s a very satisfying feeling," ex sizes to complete these delightful would like to incorporate into the new the new season, and will run through plains Okey. "You’re always in style projects. book “personal experiences from local October 23, This "speculative fanta BETTER HOMES AND(lARDENS—Corinie McNamara of Mountainside is pictured when you create your own style." residents," which she believes “would sia" Uses v ideo, music and a hlues- Be not afraid if you are not as ******* on the porch of the historic Hetfield House. Bricks inscribed with names of residents, make for enjoyable reading.. .I'd like it- which are placed in the walkway to the entrance, are helping to fund the trunk writing jazz-hip-hop-infiected performance experienced as grandma, because the All of the scrapbooking products tir be a nice blend of photographs and project. style lo explore the actor's life after a book details how to choose yam col spotlighted in this edition of "Queen corresponding stories," 1961 suicide attempt landed him in a ors. knitting tools, how to understand of Arts" may be found til stores like The Mountainside Historic Preser "The Portuguese Mason," has do ied in the church cemetery. psychiatric hospital in London. Tick abbreviations, and hold those pesky A.C. Moore and The Rag Shop. Also, vation Committee is funding the nated his time and talent to the con Now both a museum and a meeting ets are $20 $25. Call (973) 744- needles. visit the manufacturers' websites for project through the sale of bricks tinued evolution of the walkway. place for use by the people of 3309 or visit: http:// . You'll be a knitting fashionista in ordering details. “The Joy of Bead inscribed with personal messages or The Andrew Deacon Hetfield Mountainside, the Hetfield House w ill ww w.ltinastage.org/ for information. no time at all. ing" and "Knitgrrl" are both avail family names and placed in the w alk -' House, built circa 1760. was entered he open for tours and events. * * * * * * * After Halloween comes, you ’ll have able at w w w.bn.com or way leading to the Helfield House. onto both the New Jersey Register Bricks to help raise funds for the The Madison String Quartet will dozens of ideas about how to use your www.amazon.com. Sergio Lourenco. also known as and the National Register of Historic project are still available for purchase. be al The Arts Guild-of Rahway on favorite photographs of your little Places in 1989. It made local history Interested individuals are risked to Sunday. October 30, at 2 p.m. as part ghost or goblin. In the world of scrap in 1985 when it closed Route 22 and call the Mountainside Historic Pres of their Classical Music Series. The booking, using perfectly-matching attracted hundreds of onlookers as it ervation Committee at (908) 232- program will include pieces by With Marylou Morano seasonal papers, stickers or embel was moved from an island along the 24(H), extension no. 590 Brahams, Revuchas and Schickele. lishments are key to making the most hook. Hook. busy highway to its present location Anyone with interesting stories Admission is SI2. Reservations arc of those photos. Fall Into A Good Book, on Constitution Plaza. or photographs to lend for publica recommended, so call (732l 381- Pebbles Inc (www.pebblesinc.com) Its original owner. Andrew Hetfield, tion in the new history-book may 7511. has manufactured 12-inch x 12-inch vv ho fought in the Revolutionary War. “Autumn Is For Apples” contact Mrs. McNamara directly e papers with a modern Halloween flair also served as a deacon of the Presby at (908) 233-9679 or e-mail Iter at There will be a Tail Bird Walk on featuring stripes, stars and Hallow By M ARYLOU M ORANO ered by some a classic because of its terian Church in Westfield. He is hur- [email protected]. Specially Written fo r The Westfield Leader and The Times Saturday, October 22, from I0a.ni.' to een words like "spider,” "boo" and 1994 publishing date, its informa noon al Liberty State Park in Jersey “seary," as well as shaded pumpkin With all o f the rain we have been tion is timeless and of course, still City. The guided walk is free, but you forms. Mix and match these papers, having, it’s felt more like April than relevant. Published by Harper Tro Light Bulb Players must pre-registerhy calling (201)915- which coordinate perfectly with Hal October, all the more reason to savor phy. Autumn is the setting for "Coy 3409. Dress for the weather and bring loween typewriter-look stickers and the autumn season with a book. Apple ote Autumn" by Bill Wallace. Perform The Apple Tree binoculars, You'll learn which bird, the “Halloween Sampler" stickers picking is a favorite fall activity. , This middle-grade fiction book are staying and which are heading w ith more frightful words. Read all about will appeal to any WESTFIELD-TheLight Bulb Play Shop o f Horrors, is cast as Eve, the south. However,- don’t miss out on one family's child who wants ers. a theater division of the New Jersey guard and Ms. Fallible. Catalina Pebbles' Halloween “Market Tags" adventures in apet dog.Twelve- Workshop for the Arts, will be perform Gaglioti, a 7th grader al Edison Inter Pulitzer Winner to which look like those twist tags from “Autumn is for year-old Brad has ing Jerry Bock and Sheldon Hamick’s mediate School in Westfield who ap the grocery store. But, these spotlight Apples" by just moved to a The Apple Tree at 7:30 p.m. on Satur peared as Maria in The Sound of Music Speak at Wardlaw Halloween words and graphics. Treat Michelle new state and he’s day, October 22 and at 2 p.m. on Sun in her school’s revue, -will sing the EDISON - Jeffrey Marx. Pulitzer yourself to a pack of these tags. They Knudsen. This feeling pretty low. day. fXlober 23 in Westminster Hall at roles of hand maiden and Passionclla. Prize-winning author of “Season of will make your scrapbook pages rhyming book While he waits for The Presbyterian Church of Westfield. Andrea Roberts, a freshman at J.P. Life." will speak at The VVardlaw- jump! is perfect for his parents to get The musical comedy consists of Stevens High School in Edison and a Hartridge School. 1295 Inman Av Serapbookers will also be delighted ages four him a dog, he three one-act plays. The first, "The member of the Little Opera Company enue in Edison, on Wednesday, Octo to take a bite into Sei's juicy "Fruit through eight. adopts a coyote. Diary Of Adam And Eve," is a tale of Young Artist Program, will play the ber 26. at 7:30 p.m. Parents of chil Stand" selection of puffy alphabet let It is published This book is a nice the world's first couple, adapted from role of Princess Barbara. dren of all ages are invited lo attend ters. cardstock stickers and papers printed by Random autumnal read for Mark Twain's "Extracts From Adam's For tickets and information, call (908) and are encouraged to bring their with apple slices, pears, berries and House Books those hard-to-sat- Diary." The second, "The Lady Or The 789-9696. The Presbyterian Church is middle- or high-school-aged young “freshly-squeezed" motifs. These prod for Young isfy middle- Tiger?’’ explores relationships in a located at 140 Mountain Avenue at the sters. ucts are ideal for those pictures from Readers school readers, rock-and-roll fable set in a mythical comer of East Broad Street. Westminster Mr. Marx will discuss how to teach summer picnics and some of your sweet (2001). who see reading barbarian kingdom. Finally, Hall is the white building in front of the adolescents to become people of sub est memories. Visit www.shopsei.com Last year, as being competi “Passionclla" is based on Jules Feiffer’s church. Tickets, available at the door, stance and impact by focusing on for more information. Albert Whitman and Co. published tive with other activities. Aladdin offbeat Cinderella story about a chim arc $ 12 for adults and $7 for students. relationships and a cause beyond The folks at Karen Foster Design “When Autumn Falls” by Kelly published "Coyote Autumn" in 2002. ney sweep whose dreams of being a Additional information on all NJWA themselves. Ilis message - that em (www.karenfosterdesign.com) sent Nidey. Also geared to four- through We know what happens to leaves "glamorous movie star" nearly sabo programs is available on the web at pathy. integrity and a life of service to some of their most vibrant scrapbook eight-year-olds, the book details ev in the fall, but what about all the tage her one chance for true love. www.njworkshopforthearts.com. others is more important than points products for Halloween and Christ erything autumn, from chilly tem other seasons? "Leaves. Leaves. The show is co-produced’ and co on a scoreboard - is designed to trail mas. Nuggets of candy com and play peratures to pumpkin picking. The Leaves." is a book about...well, directed by Michael Mietlicki of ‘Art in the Gardens’ scemi gender and resonate with ath ful plaids coordinate with new Hal book’s focus on autumn is presented leaves. It is written and illustrated by Scotch Plains, a junior at Wardlaw letes. coaches, parents and anyone loween Gel stickers. Their vintage- in the larger context of the cyclical Nancy Elizabeth Wallace and pub Hartridge School in Edison, and Gives Performances seeking to lead a more meaningful look Christmas papers and stickers nature of the seasons, which makes lished by Marshall Cavendish (2003). Natalie Narotzkv. a junior at Westfield ELIZABETH - Jersey Gardens out life. will serve as the ideal backdrops for it a good choice for teaching about This book is a blend of nonfiction High School. Both Michael and Natalie let mall continues hi host “Art in the This free program, open to the pub your holiday photographs. Karen all the seasons of the year. A scien and fiction and includes leaf activi founded The Light Bulb Players; a Gardens,” a month-long celebration of lic, will be held in the Edison inde Foster is also known for its coordinat tific slant to the autumn season comes ties and a mini ecology/biology les student-run theater company that de the arts. The following performances pendent school's Upper Snowdon ing selection of brads and mini from “Why Do Leaves Change son in the end of the book. buted in the beginning o f 2005 with are scheduled for the weekend of Octo Library, For directions and further charms, and (my favorite) license Color" by Betsy Maestro. This “Let’s The pictures are great, too. It You 're a Good Man Charlie Brown. ber 23 and 24 in the mail's center court: details, please visit the Wardlaw- plates with adhesive backs. Read and Find Out Science" book is wouldn't be autumn without pump Cast members include Zhenia Saturday, October,22: noon to I p.m.- llartridge S chool’s w ebsite at Finally, serapbookers will alsobepleased targeted toward the ages of five kins. To learn all about this fruit (it’s Bemko, a junior at Cranford High ReginaBrennan-Furlan of Springfield, www.vviischool.org, on their when with delicious 12-inch x 12-inch “Quotes through nine. not a vegetable), read Gail Gibbons’s School, who is cast as Nadjira and the soloist; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Samahnn index page or call the school at (908) and Letters" stickers by Memories Com In easy-to-understand language, ‘The Pumpkin Book.”The book treats producer. Max Lazar, a sophomore at Cultural Heritage of Carteret offering 754-1882 during school hours. plete (www,memorjescomplete.com). the book details the scientific pro the theme of pumpkins in an exciting Westfield High School who last ap traditional Philippine music. Quality cardstock weight stickers contain cess behind autumnal foliage. Draw way and is a nice complement to other peared as Uncle Ernie in Tommy al Sunday, October 23: l:3() to 2:30 cleverquote styles, andareallrepositionable ings of many different types of leaves books about the season. Published by French Woods Festival, is playing the p.m. - Shubanjali School of Perform - a serapbookers dream! Don’t forget to are included, as are things you can Holiday House (2000). This autumn, roles of the snake, the balladeer and ing Arts, Inc. of Scotch Plains offering pick up a pack of their “3-D Vellum make with leaves. Although consid find a good book to fall into. the narrator. Billy Geltzeiler. a sopho traditional Indian music and dunce; 3 more at Westfield High School, was to4 pan. - Suburban Communitv Mu last seen as Milky White and the stew-' sic Center of New Prov idence. See It In Color: . ard in Showcase Theater's production Jersey Gardens is located on of Into the Woods. He will be playing Kupkowski Road at Exit I3A oil the CJlroneScUofW l^ www.goleader.com the roles of Adam. Sanjar. and Flip. New Jersey Turnpike. For more in ' P NEW JERSEY REGISTERED PROVIDER Amanda Chang, a freshman al formation, contact the division at Student Parmar Westfield High School who performed (908) 558-2550. New Jersey Relay Diversity Art Gallery Established 1975 Certified Teachers the role of Audrey in Roosevelt Inter Users should dial 7 11 or send e-mail Private Instruction on Presents Solo Concert mediate School's production of Little to: [email protected]. Opening: “Just Pastels” ,/IU Instruments, Voice and Pnseinbles SCOTCH PLAINS - Madhu CLARK - Diversity An Gallery Kindermusik classes for ages 0 to 7 Parmar. a sixth grader from Terrill will hold its 15th exhibition in Clark College Prep Division Middle School, will present a solo with the focus on pastels! Each of our Riverwalk Plaza, classical vocal concert in Princeton - displays- includes various themes. 34 Ridgedale Avrntir • feast Hanover (his Saluiday.-Octohei 22 m *u[»|x)U - . which i r o - m * p e A 4HC ■ krtr Mriomo furyle frvi* the "Habitat for humanities Interna tjon of the public. The gallery espe A COMPLETE MUSIC PROGRAM ...DONE RIGHT! tional," a non-profit organization re cially encourages artists and popula habilitating victims of natural disas tions in the surrounding Union, PiANO LESSONS FOR ters. Middlesex and Essex County areas to GRADE SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH Madhu has won numerous first he a part of the visual-arts program. HIGH SCHOOL place awards in Hindustani, Carnatic The public is invited to attend an Poul MaHarosCr COLLEGE LEVEL and Western classical music. She has artist's reception on Sunday. Novem ADULTS been selected twice to represent the ber 6 from I to 4 p.m. 137 Saint Paul Street American National Honor Choir, and The featured award-winning artist Music Studio Westfield NJ will be presenting at the Carnegie is Nancy Or! of Berkeley Heights. (908) 232-3310 Hall in New York in February 2006. Other pastel artists include Sigal Lenz www.NazzaroMusic.com She will be accompanied on the vio and Jeanne Smith of Fanwood. Adrian Our program Inspires excitement, The performing opportunities at lin by Palghat Rajaram and on the Giuliani of Scotch Plainsand Dolores creativity, and virtuosity the studio are fun. encouraging, and invite Mridangam (Indian Drum) by Prakash Bl ink of Roselle Park. The public is success Nowhere else will you find the classically Rao. invited toenjoy these displays of origi trained teachers that motivate can Our adult student program takes Anyone who wishes to help the nal pastels and photographs with pas teach so many styles of music and utilize great care of adults who want to pick up organization in its efforts may send tels. The welcome reception is technology seamlessly with learning the piano again, and makes the brand new donations payable to Habitat for Hu planned for meeting the artists, with student feel comfortable and inspired DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE...The Eight Bulb Players will present Nowhere else wiH you get a , manities International. 7 Jenna Court. two performances of The Apple Tree on October 22 and 23. Pictured are cast refreshments from 1 to 4 p.m. professionally mastered CD of your Academic Year Lessons and Summer Scotch Plains, 07076. For more de members (top row, left to right): Max Lazar, Mike Mietlicki, Natalie Narotzkv. For more information or to schedule music simply by taking lessons at the studio Session: call any time for availability tails on the event, call (908 ) 490- Billy Geltzeiier and Amanda Chang; (foreground, left to right) arc Catalina an appointment, call (732) 574-1479 0732. Galgioti and Andrea Roberts. Missing from the photo is Zhenia Bemko. or visit http://www.diversityart.com. Page 24______Thurtday, October 20, 2005 ailjr jfflcstfielh lim b er and Hie Scotch Plain* - Fanwood TIMES A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. Publication Q y n ^ f u r p h y Let us do the work while you enjoy the Holidays! We will cater your Holidays from soup to nuts. Here are some suggestions ... 16 to 18 lb. 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