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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 18, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Town Readying for Rumored Retirement of Police Chief By PAUL J. PEYTON Gildea. He said the chief indicated Tracy might be recommending his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that he might retire soon. successor. Mr. Gildea said outgoing WESTFIELD – Town officials are “I don’t think he has made up his chiefs of both the police and fire preparing for the possible retirement mind, but it is something he is consid- departments are asked by the town to of Police Chief Bernard Tracy, ex- ering,” said Mayor Skibitsky. provide a recommendation for the pected to occur shortly, sources have Mr. Gildea said that the town ad- next chief. told The Westfield Leader. ministrator appoints both the police “But the chief does not determine Town Administrator Jim Gildea and fire chiefs with the consent of the who appoints his successor,” said Mr. emphasized to The Leader last Friday mayor and town council. Mr. Gildea Gildea. that if Chief Tracy does leave, his said if Chief Tracy retires, he must do In addition to submitting a letter, letter to the town would be one of so in writing. Until that point, the Chief Tracy would be required to retirement, not resignation. notify the town’s payroll department “I have received nothing in writing to begin reviewing pension and re- from the chief and until I do, he is the lated matters such as accrued sick chief,” said Mr. Gildea. days and overtime. Mr. Gildea said he has had conver- “I haven’t even looked at those sations with Chief Tracy and others, numbers,” said Mr. Gildea. indicating that the chief would be If the chief retires, Mr. Gildea said stepping down shortly. He said that he would meet with the mayor and Chief Tracy’s decision might be based council in executive session to deter- on a potential job offer. mine the selection process for the Sources told The Leader that Chief new chief. Should the chief leave as Tracy was offered a job by the Linden rumored, Mr. Gildea said his recom- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Board of Education and Superinten- mendation would be to first appoint DESERVED RECOGNITION…Sean Baran of Westfield is presented a proclamation from the State of New Jersey last dent of Schools Joseph Martino. an acting chief in order to provide Thursday at The Leader/Times office, presented by Assemblyman Jon Bramnick. Mr. Baran received national and When reached Monday, Mr. sufficient time to hire a permanent international acclaim for his EMT service during the recent subway terrorist bombings in London. Martino said, “It’s news to me.” chief. “Our board of education votes on Chief Tracy, who was appointed those appointments,” he said. police chief in September of 2000, Mr. Martino said he was happy to has been with the department for 32 NJ Dept. of Education Releases hear Chief Tracy would be interested years. in working for the board. He said he He took the initiative to have the only knows the chief professionally. John List murders broadcast on NCLB School Progress Results Calls by The Leader to Chief Tracy Police Chief Bernard Tracy America’s Most Wanted. The airing By DON WILLIAMS “Schools In Need of Improvement” - below benchmarks set for each grade were not returned. of the case led to the capture of List in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “I’m not aware of the Linden (job administrator said there would be no 1989. List was later convicted of kill- schools that were designated by the level. For 2004-05, the NJDOE man- offer),” said Mr. Gildea, who added official action by he or the town’s ing his entire family. AREA – Edison Intermediate No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) as dated that 66 percent of eighth grade that the administrator’s function is to governing body. Chief Tracy is a graduate of Roselle School in Westfield, Scotch Plains- having failed to meet the guidelines students test proficient in Language name both the police and fire chief “At this point, there is no process,” Catholic High School and Union Fanwood High School (SPFHS) and for adequate yearly progress (AYP). Arts Literacy on the Grade Eight Pro- positions with the mayor and council’s he said, noting that anything on the County College. He joined the Park Middle School in Scotch Plains The 851 schools named on the list ficiency Assessment (GEPA), an in- approval. potential retirement is rumor unless a Westfield Police Department in 1974 were included on a list released Au- were identified after their standard- crease from 58 percent for the 2003- Mr. Gildea said he has spoken with letter is received from Chief Tracy. following a two-year stint in the gust 10 by the New Jersey Depart- ized test results on the state-man- 04 school year. The Mathematics re- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky to inform In 2000, the town contracted with United States Army. ment of Education (NJDOE) of dated proficiency assessments fell quirement this year was 49 percent, him of the potential that Chief Tracy the International Association of Po- up from 39 percent in 2003-04. On would be leaving the police depart- lice Chiefs in Alexandria, Va. to test the High School Proficiency Assess- ment. the command skills of Captain Tracy ment, the set rates were 79 percent for The administrator said if the ru- and Captain Clifford Auchter, the two DWC Reviews Financial Reports; Language Arts Literacy and 64 per- mors are true, “I think it would be a candidates for police chief that year. cent for Mathematics, compared with big loss for the town.” A forensic psychologist also evalu- the 2003-04 requirements of 73 per- Mayor Skibitsky said he has spo- ated both candidates. cent in Language Arts Literacy and ken with both Chief Tracy and Mr. The Leader has learned that Chief Status; Discusses Bd. Vacancy 55 percent in Mathematics. In addition to meeting the total By BETSEY BURGDORF regular property tax payment and all Mr. Martone also commented that student body proficiency require- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader or a portion of such payments are the Sweetsounds Downtown Jazz ments, the test results are broken up BOE OK’s Bid For WHS WESTFIELD – The Downtown transferred to the DWC in order to Festivals, held every Tuesday night in into ten subgroups: total grade popu- Westfield Corporation (DWC) held fund their estimated costs. July and August, have been well at- lation, students with disabilities, lim- its monthly meeting on Monday night In other news, Mr. Martone an- tended. ited English proficient (LEP) students, Sound Equip., Lighting where Chairman David Martone dis- nounced that the 5K Run and Pizza “The streets are packed. People are economically disadvantaged students, tributed the financial results as inter- Extravaganza, held on July 27, was a talking within themselves saying what white, Hispanic, African American, By MEGHAN GILL board hopes that the project will be preted in a report of audit by certified huge success despite the threatening a great idea, what a great town,” Mr. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Specially Written for The Westfield Leader completed by November 20, 2005, in public accountants Suplee, Clooney weather. The annual run, which at- Martone said. Indian/Native American students. A WESTFIELD – The board of edu- time for the fall theater production. & Company for the year ending De- tracted a record 1,550 runners is a Board member and Town Council- series of forty indicators are then cation unanimously approved a bid Ms. Hunnnicutt said she hopes that cember 31, 2004. “signature event, not only in the com- man Larry Goldman announced that evaluated regarding the test results, Tuesday night to renovate the light- the facility will be used as a tool by DWC Treasurer David Capodanno munity but in the state,” Mr. Martone the DWC has not yet filled the board including questions of whether at least ing and sound equipment for the students to learn about audio visual was not in attendance so there was no stated. “It’s a real grass roots event.” position of business owner left vacant 95 percent of the total students and Westfield High School auditorium. production and will give students a discussion regarding the audit. “It is an amazing event. The volun- by the resignation of Richard Fromkin students of students in each subgroup Forty percent of the $689,279 chance to become trained in using the The balance sheet showed a total teers do an amazing job,” Mayor An- who moved out of the area in June. took the test, attendance rates, and project will be funded by the state, equipment. liability and equity in the amount of drew Skibitsky added. The board has been unable to find high school dropout rates. Also, stu- and with the district picking up the “The Facilities Committee is very $230,531 including an unrestricted CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 remaining 60 percent, or $413,567. excited about this project,” she said. fund balance of $154,337. A total of The contract was awarded to CV Some of the high school projects $75,000 is restricted and the DWC Electrical Contractors, based in Lin- that have already been completed in- has earmarked if for a Request for After Vacancy, 1 Elm St. Rumored den, who submitted the lowest of the clude replacement of exterior win- Proposal (RFP) for several projects three bids. The other two bids were dows, replacement of 1,100 audito- in the downtown area. higher than the winning bid by around rium seats, new floor and ceiling tiles The $75,000 for streetscape reno- $300,000, school officials said. in the original 1950 building, 1960 vations was authorized by town coun- To Be Tenanted by HSBC Bank This project will be funded from a addition and auditorium, new bleach- cil for specifications as part of the By MICHAEL POLLACK ing at 1 Elm Street, the former Core the planning board was a Wolfgang 2000 bond “that cannot be used for ers in the varsity gym, and a new girls 2004 Capital Improvement budget for Specially Written For The Westfield Leader States Bank at on the corner of Elm Puck restaurant. I have no clue about personnel and is specifically for athletic complex, a new three-story streetscape improvements. The WESTFIELD – The empty build- Street and North Avenue will no longer any further developments.” school facilities,” Board Member 55,000-square-foot fully furnished money will be used to hire an engi- ing at 1 Elm Street, at the corner of be vacant. Starting in early 2006, after Mr. Boyle said that nothing came Alice Hunnicutt said. science addition, new basketball neering firm, which will develop North Avenue and Elm Street, recently a seven-year vacancy, the structure is to the planning board as an amend- She also pointed out that the win- backboards, the replacement of rub- specifications for contractors to bid sported an “unsafe structure sign” in slated to be home to Hong Kong & ment to the original application. ning bid was well within the state ber interlocking floor surface in the on for the project. its main lobby entranceway. The sign, Shanghai Banking Corporation. “Our approval was for office space Department of Education’s recom- fitness center, and the upgrade of the Some of the projects include an put up by the building department, Building Owner Harold Cook III, a on the second floor, which was de- mendation for this type of upgrade. varsity gym floor, wrestling gym floor underground conduit system to get refers to an incident in March whereby municipal court judge and lawyer with signed into the original application,” “The equipment has not been up- and gym 5 floor. power lines off of downtown streets, the bank was broken into. Perconti & Cook in North Haledon, Mr. Boyle added. “We had approved dated since the building was con- Impending bids include the replace- the parking communication system, Despite the fact that the former told The Westfield Leader, “The lease restaurant space for the first floor and structed, in 1950,” Robert Berman, ment of the main electrical distribu- sidewalk replacement and the instal- bank has been vacant for over half-a- has been signed and Hong Kong/ office space for the second.” Board Secretary said. tion panel and the upgrade of the lation of new trees and lighting. dozen years, there are no health defi- Shanghai Bank (which trades as Westfield Town Engineer Ken Board member Gary McGready ventilation system in the girl’s locker Total revenues were listed at ciencies at the site. Registered Envi- HSBC Bank) will come in on the first Marsh said no application has been pointed out that the state-of-the-art room, coach’s office and gym 5. $413,009 with property tax assess- ronmental Health Specialist Tanya floor. The building’s been renovated submitted by the bank, but inquires facility should make WHS an attrac- In the future, the board hopes to ment contributing $370,600 to that Moon told The Westfield Leader that and a second floor will be put in.” have been placed with Zoning Offi- tive facility for local professional or- upgrade the balcony restrooms, pro- amount. The 5K Race and Pizza Ex- despite signs placed by the building Westfield Planning Board Chair- cial Kathleen Neville. ganizations to rent out for events. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 travaganza contributed $26,856 in in- department saying the building is man Jay Boyle said, “What was ap- Mr. Marsh said that any offices to come to the total with $10,000 com- unsafe, the health department has no proved about a year and a half ago by CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ing from sponsorship for the event. record of any violations in recent Total expenses for the year were years. Right before the bank closed, $410,981 with the largest amount of in 1997, Ms. Moon said, “the bank outlay being the DWC’s regional ad- was cited for a lapse in garbage ser- vertising program costing $69,578 vice” and issued a summons. Since and salaries, which total $119,084. then, the site has not been condemned According to the Notes to Finan- and has been devoid of rodents or cial Statements of the audit, all costs other environmental concerns. of development, construction and ac- Westfield Construction Official quisition relating to providing public Steve Freedman said he’s, “heard a improvements for the special im- rumbling of work being done. There’s provement district (SID) are financed an architect working on the building, and assessed to properties specially doing boring tests to check the status of benefited by such improvements in the building.” The work may lead to the the SID. The properties specially ben- reopening of business at 1 Elm Street as efitted by the creation of the SID are early as next year. Westfield officials specified within the Town of Westfield have not received plans or an applica- ordinance. tion for a new tenant, but the building A special assessment is imposed owner claims a deal is in place. and collected by the town with the According to the owner of the build- Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader PUPPY DOG EYES…Last Wednesday night, August 10, Westfield’s North Side PAGE INDEX Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader Train Station lot played host to a 1950’s themed Car Show and Sock Hop. Outside Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-14 UNSAFE STRUCTURE...The former bank building at One Elm Street in Westfield of Cheeburger, Cheeburger, Owner Dan Colantuono’s daughter, Olivia, is Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 17 A&E ...... 17-18 has an “Unsafe Structure” notice posted on the entrance last week by the building transformed into a puppy dog by Tyler Winters, owner of Izzy & Petals Entertain- department. The building has been vacant for seven years as the landowner ment. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 Classifieds...... 15 continues searching for a business tenant. Page 8 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication NJ DOE Releases NCLB DWC Reviews Financials; School Progress Results Discusses Bd. Vacancy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a business owner who fits the require- lyzed by outside people it can be dents in each subgroup must indi- dents the choice to attend another intimidating.” vidually meet the benchmark per- school in-district, providing supple- ments willing to accept the position, which will have to be approved by the The next meeting of the DWC will centages for the test. A school that mental services such as tutoring, and be held on Monday, September 19, at does not pass all forty indicators does even restructuring by replacing the mayor and town council before ap- pointment. Candidates for the posi- 7:30 p.m. at their office located at 105 not meet AYP. school’s administration. Schools that Elm Street. Two of the three local schools that were added to the list after 2000-01 tion cannot be property owners. are on the list, Edison School and test results failed to meet AYP and “It’s a double benefit to have that SPFHS, met AYP for the 2004-05 have remained on the list for five situation because the person has a school year but appeared on the list years are now at the “Restructuring double interest to get things done,” due to a requirement that a school 1” level. These schools must now Board member Joe Spector said. HSBC Bank meet AYP for two consecutive years make plans to “restructure,” which “But our bylaws do not allow it,” Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 before being removed. Edison’s sta- may include replacing staff and ad- WESTFIELD’S NEW BAR…The Northside Trattoria Restaurant in Westfield Mr. Goldman said. tus is held at “Early Warning,” desig- ministrators, becoming a charter completed their rennovations and officially opened their bar service to the public Mayor Skibitsky stated that if the be used on the second floor “may not nating that the school did not meet school or hiring a private manage- last Friday night. The restaurant bought the liquor license this spring that was DWC feels the organization would need an application (building permit) AYP for the 2003-04 school year, ment company. previously employed at the now defunct Wychoff’s Restaurant. Pictured above, benefit from allowing the business because they’re coming in with the when the school missed two of the NCLB calls for 100 percent profi- from left to right, are: Liz Cozzolina, co-owner Tim Boyle and Lily Flast. owner representative to also be a prop- bank,” which has been approved. forty indicators. SPFHS is held at ciency in both testing areas by 2014 erty owner he would consider chang- Ms. Neville explained that the bank “Choice,” meaning that if the school and for every year thereafter. The ing the ordinance. falls under “permitted use because it was receiving federal low-income aid, NJDOE has decided to meet this goal Board Sets Sept. 26 Meeting “If the ordinance needs be changed was a bank prior” and probably wouldn’t students would have the choice of by raising benchmark percentages it will have to go before (town) coun- need any variances passed. Ms. Neville attending another school in the dis- every three years, according to a state- cil for review,” he said. said that if the new bank would be trict. This requirement does not apply ment released by NJDOE Commis- For Cell Tower Application Executive Assistant and Promotions operating similarly to the former one, it to SPFHS for the above reason, as sioner William L. Librera. Coordinator Courtney Nemec re- wouldn’t need board approval. By MEGHAN GILL nance allowed. well as because there are no other Since NCLB went into effect in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ported that although the DWC has Ms. Neville said that the owner of schools in the district at the same 2002, school districts across the coun- Robert Courtney of 1624 Summit one prospective business owner who the building faxed over a floor plan for grade level. try have expressed concern with the WESTFIELD — The town’s Board Street was granted approval of his is interested in the position, Execu- a permitted bank, but she asked him to Park Middle School was added to requirements set forth by the act. of Adjustment announced August 8 new addition, and Marion and Donald tive Director Sherry Cronin feels there send a full-scale version because the the list after it missed one of the forty Many citizens are concerned that the that a special meeting regarding the Vanarelli of 740 Hanford Place were are several business owners in town one sent was too small. “Currently, I indicators regarding the performance act limits local control over schools application made by AT&T Wireless granted permission to erect a new who are not aware of the opening. haven’t seen anything,” Ms. Neville of special education students, accord- and puts too much emphasis on evalu- at 900 South Avenue West to seek attached garage. Ms. Nemec stated that Mrs. Cronin said. She said she doesn’t consider the ing to Linda Nelson, President of the ating learning based upon standard- preliminary and final site plan ap- The situation was described as suggested walking around to all busi- business to be squarely in place until Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of ized test results. proval to install 12 telecommunica- “unique” by Board Chairman Will- ness owners in the SID to distribute either a plan or an application is sub- Education. Ms. Nelson also told The In April, Utah’s state legislature tion antennas and other related equip- iam Heinbokel, due to the shape of the DWC newsletter to ensure that all mitted, and neither has. Leader/Times that test scores have authorized schools to ignore any ment will take place on Tuesday, Sep- the Mr. Vanarelli’s lot in relation to those qualified were aware of the Westfield Downtown Corporation risen at SPFHS, allowing the school mandates of NCLB that conflict with tember 26 at 7 p.m. the adjoining yard on Seneca Place. open board position. Chairman David Martone said the to meet AYP for 2004-05. She stated the districts’ existing testing programs During the regular meeting on Au- Mitch and Anita Beinhaker of 656 Director of Parking Services John DWC has heard “off and on (about the that the school is expected to meet or require the use of state funds. The gust 8, the board heard a proposal by Norman Place presented their appli- Morgan reported on the parking im- possibility of HSBC bank coming in). AYP for 2005-06. Texas commissioner of education has Mr. Anthony Mastrocola of 708 cation to erect additions and a circu- provements project stating, “The I don’t know anything for certain.” Schools that do not meet AYP are ignored NCLB’s stipulation that spe- Dorian Way regarding the erection of lar driveway, contrary to the require- project is moving along.” He pre- Mr. Martone was skeptical about the notified of their failure and are ini- cial education students be tested. a six-foot fence on the street-side ments of the land use ordinance. sented a glass top light pole that will need for another bank, with Commerce tially placed on the list as “Early Many states have even considered yard, contrary to the requirements of “Instead of moving, we would like to replace several plastic lampposts in Bank already coming in, but noted, “The Warning” schools. If the schools con- passing legislation to refuse federal the town’s land use ordinance. expand our house,” said Mr. Beinhaker. municipal parking lot no. 3 at the market is the indicator. I’m sure they’ve tinue to fail to meet AYP, they progress education funding in order to be freed The fence, installed without board The town ordinance does not allow train station on South Avenue. done due diligence on looking at the to stages that include offering stu- from the requirements of the act. approval, must be removed and re- a circular driveway on a corner lot. “We have problems with wind- bank’s possibility and perhaps there’s a placed with a four-foot fence, offi- “Circular Driveways are danger- storms and vandals where the globe great need. But I’ve never heard anything cials said. The applicant will also ous,” Mr. Heinbokel said. actually falls off,” he said. formal from any government agency.” Borough And PBA Reach have to erect a new six-foot fence The board did not object to the addi- The glass globe will have a locking Mr. Cook said he reached a finan- around his existing pool. tion until Tim and Nina Donaghue of mechanism and four bolts securing it cial settlement with managing part- Evgeniy Velkov’s application to 834 Shackamaxon Drive balked at the to the pole. ner Mitch Berlant. Accord on New Contract build an addition on his home at 437 plan. “It is not going to fall off,” Mr. “I bought out my managing partner West Broad Street will be carried “The front-yard setback will ob- Morgan said. a month or two ago. Whatever delin- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL The contract also notes that all cer- over to the next regular board meet- struct our view down Shackamaxon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Morgan also reported that the quent taxes existed were paid for, and tified Emergency Medical Techni- ing on Monday, September 12, due to Drive. We will not be able to see our Department of Public Works (DPW) we’re current now,” Mr. Cook said. MOUNTAINSIDE — After two cians (EMT) certified police officers confusion regarding his current ap- two children playing in the street,” is cutting down meter poles and num- Samuel Bernhaut, a retail special- and a half years of negotiations an shall receive an annual prorated sti- plication and a previous approved said Mr. Donaghue. bering the lots due to the installation ist of Blau & Berg in Springfield, agreement has been reached between pend of $500. application from April 12, 2004. Mr. Donaghue also pointed out that of pay stations. brokered the deal between the land- the Borough of Mountainside and the Councilman William Lane ad- The application of Mr. Giordano the houses are very close together “Each pay station, although indepen- lord and the bank. Mountainside Policemen’s Benevo- dressed the audience at Tuesday’s DeCandia of 604 Leigh Drive to erect already, and the Beinhaker’s proposed dent, will be connected to a server. So, no “Construction will be starting any lent Association (PBA) Local 126 for meeting stating, “I want to commend an addition larger than the 10-foot set- garage will be too close to their living matter where you are in town you can add month now. We have a 5,000 square the period of time of January 1, 2003 the Mountainside PBA and the mem- back, as required, will be carried over to room. money to your spot,” Mr. Morgan said. foot space available on the second floor. through December 31, 2006. bers of the (council’s) Police Com- the September meeting, due to the over- Mr. Donaghue said that the “The lots look so much better without The building has had an approval for The council approved the agree- mittee for working so hard to come to sight of the board regarding his pool. Beinhaker’s were trying to do too those meters up,” Mayor Skibitsky added. the second floor. HSBC will take pos- ment Tuesday night. Both sides signed a resolution and thank them for their “This is a brutal process,” Mr. much, considering their lot size. The By the fall, all downtown lots will be session around January,” he said. the agreement following the council hard work, time and effort. DeCandia said. board voted to carry over this appli- equipped with pay stations which will In the past few years, after a series vote. Council members of the Police Gigi and Joe Tilocca of 75 North cation to the September meeting. accept coins, tokens or a Smartcard, of restaurants (including a January 8, According to Officer Jeffrey Committee included Councilman Cottage Drive received approval on Justin and Maria Barry of 1012 Irv- which is a prepaid parking card. The 2004 approval by the planning board Stinner, President of Local PBA No. Paul Mirabelli, Council President their variance for the building of a ing Place appealed to the board about pay stations are cellular based machines to allow the first floor to be used by 126, Mountainside police officers Glenn Mortimer, Police Commis- new larger front porch. constructing a covered porch and ex- that are all connected to one server. Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant) backed have been without a contract since sioner Keith Turner and Borough At- A variance was granted to Natalia panding their third floor living space, “I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t out, HSBC prevailed. December 31, 2002. He also noted torney John Post. Penner of 205 Livingston Street for a contrary to the town’s ordinance. see a couple of them (pay stations) on The current landlords plan to build that changes in the new contract re- Police Chief James Debbie noted proposed deck. The board approved the porch, the sidewalks for convenience,” Mr. an elevator and second floor, which flect a 3.5 percent increase for 2003; that a two-and-a-half year contract The board approved a similar vari- which only adds two feet of setback Morgan said. may be broken into a combination of a 3.625 percent hike for 2004; a 3.75 negotiation “has never been done ance for Gregory Hobson of 618 to the existing structure. However, Board member Lee Hale reported tenants. Mr. Bernhaut said he has percent pay raise for 2005 and a 3.75 before” in the borough. Cumberland Street with an amend- the third floor addition, as presented, on the status of the RFP (request for been approached by salons, daycare, percent increase for 2006. He noted In other business, the Mountainside ment on the deck to he wants to erect was not approved. proposals), which was sent to Town a high-end spa, children’s activity that these increases would be retroac- council appointed Frank Masella, who from the original 18 feet by 27 feet to Board member Donald Lane said, Administrator Jim Gildea earlier this center and will entertain any of these tive. has served as the Borough’s Assistant 18 feet by 25 feet, because the pro- “Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) is prob- summer. The DWC has received ap- proposals for the second floor space. Officer Stinner also said that other Recreation Director for the last seven posed deck size was too large. lematic in this application. There is no proval from the town to pursue bids “It’s quite a build out, quite an changes include an increase in the years, to the position of the Of the approved applications, one compelling reason to allow this appli- for the specific streetscape projects. investment. You’re looking at a shell starting salary for a probationary of- Mountainside Recreation Director. He was a proposal carried over from the cation. By approving this, we are show- “The definition of what we want is pretty much. It’s just four walls. Four ficer from $28,000 yearly to an an- replaces Sue Winans who is retiring June and July meetings, submitted by ing a disregard for the ordinance.” overwhelming,” Mr. Hale said. “We have ornate walls,” Mr. Bernhaut said. nual salary of $32,000. Also, the new after 31 years. Sonia Rios-Cardoso of 628 Downer The application was approved, with a lot of people interested in it (the job).” In recent months, the site has been contract provides for a seventh step to Kevin Donnelly will serve as As- Street. Ms Rios-Cardoso was granted amendments to the amount of livable Mayor Skibitsky reported on the home to possible tampering. On the the top salary whereas, the old con- sistant Recreation Director effective permission to build a single-family space to exclude a finished office and Public Works Committee, a special front door of the building, there is a tract only provided six steps. August 15. residence larger than the town ordi- walk-in closet. committee formed to make sugges- sign reading “Unsafe Structure. Pre- tions in order to improve customer vent Unauthorized Entry.” service, as well as the efficiency of the Mr. Freedman explained that, “A DPW. The committee has been work- couple months back, someone broke WESTFIELD Drunk Driving Crackdown ing on what Mayor Skibitsky called a into the window of the building, so we POLICE BLOTTER “white paper” outside consult to ana- put up the sign to scare people off.” Announced For Region lyze “how we’re doing things and make Westfield Police Captain John recommendations to improve things.” Parizeau of the Records Bureau con- MONDAY, criminal warrants out of East Orange, WESTFIELD – Chief Bernard down or alcohol – related crash statis- For the past six months a group of firmed the disturbance. AUGUST 1 for $500, and South Orange, for $333. Tracy of the Westfield Police Depart- tics, visit www.stopimpaireddriving.org, three volunteers has been working “On March 18, we got a call that A Barchester Way resident reported Leon Guess, 46, was charged with ment announced its plans to partici- or contact the Westfield Police Depart- closely with the DPW to help im- the front door dislocation was dam- the theft of jewelry valued at $8,500 possession of drug paraphernalia, pate in the You Drink and Drive, You ment. prove shortcomings. aged,” Captain Parizeau said. “There from her bedroom sometime between while Randy Coleman, also 46, was Lose Nationwide crackdown from Au- “The DPW is a big part of our were exposed wires and other haz- May and the present. charged with hindering apprehension gust 19 to September 5. This is the budget,” Mayor Skibitsky said. “They ards inside. We notified the real estate Two cameras, prescription medi- for allegedly providing false identifi- second since all 50 states and the Dis- WF BOE are responsible for a great deal of our agent and the building department.” cation and a Rolex wristwatch were cation to police. trict of Columbia enacted 0.08 Blood quality of life.” “The building’s under renovation reported stolen from a residence in Irving was held on $500 bail for the Alcohol Content (BAC) laws for im- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The mayor continued saying, “The and there was a damaged door, there the 100 block of Lincoln Road. The Westfield charges and released on his paired driving. Additionally, for the vide air conditioning for the audito- Public Works employees have been was exposed rubble and demolition watch was recovered two days later own recognizance on the warrants, first time, the crackdown will take rium, cafeteria and instrumental mu- very forthcoming. When you are ana- stuff,” he added. from the front yard. per the municipalities from which place during Labor Day period to tar- sic room, and replace the front steps of TUESDAY, they were issued. Guess and Coleman get the end-of-summer impaired driv- the school. AUGUST 2 were both released on their own re- ing problem. In other business, Superintendent of A resident of Mohican Drive re- cognizance with summonses. The end of the summer season is Schools Dr. William Foley presented ported the theft of jewelry valued at SATURDAY, traditionally a time of social gather- his 2005-2006 projected elementary $8,350 while the occupants of the AUGUST 6 ings, which often include alcohol. school enrollment report to the board. home were away on vacation. Alan I. Ozdamar, 19, of Westfield The goal of the program is to raise First grade enrollment for Jefferson On August 8, Shawn Kuback, 24, was arrested following a motor ve- awareness about the dangers of drink- School is up, with 24 students per of Dover was arrested and charged hicle stop on Harrow Road and ing and driving through high-visibil- classroom. with burglary and theft in connection charged with possession of less than ity enforcement, and to arrest motor- A new teacher for Jefferson School with the case. Police said the jewelry 50 grams of suspected marijuana, ist who choose to drive while im- will be hired for the upcoming school had not been recovered. Kuback was possession of a false driver’s license, paired by drugs or alcohol. year. released on a summons. possession of drug paraphernalia and Impaired drivers kill nearly 18,000 The report also projects that school Cherian Elias, 44, of Philadelphia, possession of an alcoholic beverage people on our nation’s roads each enrollment will increase by 77 stu- Pa. was arrested in the 100 block of while underage. He was released with year. In New Jersey 39 percent of dents from last year. There will be 85 Mountain Avenue and charged with summonses. motor vehicle fatalities are alcohol- more kindergarten students this year driving while intoxicated after he was FRIDAY, related. The National Highway Traf- in the district, 21 more second grad- discovered slumped over the steering AUGUST 12 fic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ers, and 35 more fourth graders. reports that nearly 97 percent of Michael Pollack for 0 wheel of the motor vehicle he had Maurice D. Boatwright, 24, of First grade and third grade enrollment BUICK OPEN… George Roeck cleans and displays his 1952 Buick at last Wednesday’s been operating, according to police. Westfield was arrested and charged Americans view drinking and driving will decrease throughout the district by 1950s Soc Hop and Classic Car Show in the North Side Train Station lot. Elias was transported to Overlook with hindering apprehension and re- by others as a threat to their families 43 and 19. The schools with the highest Hospital in Summit for treatment. sisting arrest when police officers and themselves. Indeed, Americans increase in students are Washington and Detective Chambers Disciplinary Bonni Martin, 50, of Scotch Plains attempted to take him into custody in support tougher enforcement and rank Wilson Schools, with 25 new students was arrested in the 1100 block of the 600 block of West Broad Street on drunk driving ahead of healthcare, each, while Franklin School projects an West South Avenue and charged with traffic warrants issued by the poverty, the environment and gun increase of three students and Tamaques Hearing in Progress Wednesday driving while intoxicated following Westfield and Scotch Plains munici- control as an important social issue. with four new students. WESTFIELD – At press time on within her rights, according to de- the investigation of a motor vehicle pal courts. Chief Tracy reminds everyone: Be Jefferson School and McKinley Wednesday, part two of the public disci- partmental procedures. accident that occurred there. Boatwright, who allegedly gave responsible and don’t risk it. You will School will each have 10 more stu- plinary hearing was in progress against The police department’s case is be- Martin, who sustained a laceration false information to police and then be caught, If you plan to drink, choose dents attending in September. Westfield Police Detective Sandra ing presented by James Plosia, Jr. of the on her foot, refused medical attention fled as the officers attempted to arrest a designated driver before going out, Kindergarten classroom sizes will Chambers, supposedly charged with fix- law firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, and was released to a responsible him, turned himself in to authorities take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a be higher at Washington and Jefferson ing a $20 parking ticket and covering up Mastro & Murphy of Liberty Corner, individual. No one else was injured later that day. sober friend to drive you home, spend School in the coming school year. As a the matter. Detective Chambers has been which represents the town in labor as a result of the accident. SUNDAY, the night where the activity is held, result, parents in those neighborhoods suspended with pay since March. matters. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 report impaired drivers to law enforce- can expect to receive a letter from Dr. The first part of the unusual hear- Attorney Hassan Abdellah of AUGUST 5 Joseph Abadir, 22, of Jersey City, ment and always buckle up – it’s your Foley suggesting that they send their ing in public forum was held July 21, Elizabeth is representing Detective Three East Orange men were ar- Brian Kostrowski, 23, of New Provi- best defense against an impaired driver. children to Wilson if they are enrolled without charges being stated. The Chambers. rested on various charges on South dence and Lenin Quijada, 24, of Union “The summer season is a time for at Washington or McKinley if they are July hearing was reported in the July James Damato, a Morris County Avenue near the traffic circle. Vincent City were arrested in the 100 block of fun with friends and family, not trag- enrolled at Jefferson. 28 edition of The Westfield Leader. attorney, is conducting the hearing. Irving, 53, was charged with posses- Mountain Avenue and charged with edy,” said Roberto Rodriguez, direc- Children will not be committed to The hearing, held in the Commu- He has said his role is, “to determine sion of suspected crack cocaine and possession of less than 50 grams of tor of New Jersey Division of High- attend those alternate schools for sub- nity Room of the municipal building, what the facts are and to listen to all possession of drug paraphernalia. He suspected marijuana. All were re- way Traffic Safety. sequent years. has been made public at the request of the evidence.” His recommenda- was also wanted on two outstanding leased with summonses. For more information about the crack- of Detective Chambers, which is tions are non-binding. THE

Serving The Township and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD The Borough since 1959

timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, August 18, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Fiancée Provides Additional Details of Weiss’ Stabbing By CHRISTIE STORMS right now….his son’s welfare.” grass and honky-tonk. Mr. Weiss has a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ms. Smith continued, “The mayor 45-year history of singing and playing FANWOOD – In a phone interview (Colleen Mahr) personally called me guitar with several bands. with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood while Danny was in the hospital. There For six years, the couple has been Times on Monday, Mary Olive “Mo” were cards and flowers and phone doing a live radio show together on Smith, fiancée of Fanwood Memorial calls from her and from the town the third Tuesday of each month on Library Director Dan Weiss, expressed council and everyone. And he got this WKCR 89.9 FM. Ms. Weiss empha- her gratitude and appreciation for the beautiful card and stuffed bear from sized that she and Mr. Weiss didn’t community’s actions following the the Fanwood Rescue Squad. We’ve begin dating until one and half years stabbing incident that recently placed just been so impressed by the after his separation from Ms. Dunlap. Mr. Weiss in the hospital. community’s caring.” “Our relationship had nothing to Mr. Weiss had allegedly been Ms. Smith said that she and Mr. do with his marriage ending,” Ms. stabbed in the neck outside the li- Weiss met six years ago while both Smith said. “That’s why we just don’t brary on August 1 by his ex-wife, were performing in the Alphabet City understand what’s going on or why.” Rosemary Dunlap of Westfield. Opry, a country music show on the Ms. Smith reported that Mr. Weiss “We’ve just been really touched by Lower East Side of New York City. and his ex-wife, Ms. Dunlap, have how attentive the police have been. Ms. Smith performs with Mr. Weiss always maintained an amicable rela- Sergeant (Howard) Jarvis, Lieuten- and his band, Silk City, as well as her tionship since their separation. They ant (Richard) Trigo, and Detective own band, The Smokies. Mr. Weiss filed for their no-fault divorce using (Eugene) Chin have all been really on sings and plays guitar, while Ms. Smith the same lawyer, a mutual friend. top of things. And they’re just very occasionally sings with them. The two She said the couple only communi- considerate of everybody as well, in- perform duet in their new band Reckon cated occasionally, usually to discuss cluding Danny’s son. And that’s re- So, which first played live recently in issues involving their 21 year-old son, Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ally the most important thing to Danny March 2005, featuring a mix of blue Jesse, who reportedly resided with CONCERT AT THE PARK…People of all ages gathered at Alan M. Augustine Park in Scotch Plains for a fun and Ms. Dunlap. entertaining evening at the Scotch Plains Concert in the Park. These concerts take place weekly throughout the summer. The band Sequoia performed last Thursday as part of the summer concert series at the Village Green adjacent to the Scotch NJ DOE Releases CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Plains Municipal Building. NCLB Progress Results Scotch Plains Moving Ahead on Preliminary By DON WILLIAMS centages for the test. A school that Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times does not pass all forty indicators does For Scotch Hills’ Mininature Golf Course AREA – Edison Intermediate not meet AYP. By DEBORAH MADISON space trust fund money, and all of the two months. The proposal will then the awards by September, Mr. Porreo School in Westfield, Scotch Plains- Two of the three local schools that Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood High School (SPFHS) and are on the list, Edison School and design and construction costs will go before the Scotch Plains Plan- said. SCOTCH PLAINS – Last week, also be provided by the fund, Mr. ning Board at which time the public Mr. Porreo said he does not expect Park Middle School in Scotch Plains SPFHS, met AYP for the 2004-05 the township recreation commission were included on a list released Au- school year but appeared on the list Porreo reported. He did not want to will have another opportunity to to receive the entire amount applied awarded a $24,000 contract to the speculate about the total costs for voice their concerns. Once approved, for, but the commission is prepared gust 10 by the New Jersey Depart- due to a requirement that a school engineering firm of Hatch, Mott and ment of Education (NJDOE) of meet AYP for two consecutive years design and construction at this time the project can go out to bid and to match up to $200,000. The com- McDonald of Millburn for consult- as costs could vary greatly, depend- construction could begin by 2006. mission will look at where the light- “Schools In Need of Improvement” - before being removed. Edison’s status ing services, which provided the town- schools that were designated by the is held at “Early Warning,” designat- ing on the bids received. According to Mayor Marks, the ing can be placed with the least ship with preliminary conceptual Mayor Martin Marks told The open space trust fund receives two amount of impact on adjacent prop- No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) as ing that the school did not meet AYP plans for an 18-hole, miniature golf having failed to meet the guidelines for the 2003-04 school year, when the Times that the Recreation Commis- cents for every $100 of assessed erties, he said. course. sion proposed this idea in early 2004 value, providing the township with “With today’s lighting technology, for adequate yearly progress (AYP). school missed two of the forty indica- The proposed course will be lo- The 851 schools named to the list tors. SPFHS is held at “Choice,” mean- and they have done extensive re- approximately $190,000 per year. spillover (of lighting) onto properties cated at the Scotch Hills Country search on the topic. He said that In other news, the Recreation Com- is greatly limited. Neighbors are usu- were identified after their standard- ing that if the school was receiving Club on the site previously known as ized test results on the state-man- federal low-income aid, students would according to their research findings, mission will apply for a $200,000 ally more concerned about late-night the shag field in the southern corner the course would pay for itself within matching grant with the county to noise than lighting,” he added. dated proficiency assessments fell have the choice of attending another of the club, located at Plainfield Av- below benchmarks set for each grade school in the district. This require- a few years and then provide rev- light one of the township’s ball-fields. Public meetings regarding the enue and Jerusalem Road. enue for the recreation commission The commission has not yet estab- placement of new lighting will be level. For 2004-05, the NJDOE man- ment does not apply to SPFHS for the The shag field, which is less than 5 dated that 66 percent of eighth grade above reason, as well as because there and the township. lished where the lighting funds will announced. percent of the total area of Scotch The Recreation Commission ex- be applied, if awarded. The grant According to Mayor Marks, there students test proficient in Language are no other schools in the district at Hills, is a triangular piece of land, Arts Literacy on the Grade Eight Pro- the same grade level. pects to receive a more detailed en- must be applied for by the end of the are currently no lighted ball-fields in previously used for driving practice. gineering and design report within month and the county will announce Scotch Plains. ficiency Assessment (GEPA), an in- Park Middle School was added to Approximately half of the shag field crease from 58 percent for the 2003- the list after it missed one of the forty will be used for additional parking 04 school year. The Mathematics re- indicators regarding the performance and the other half for the proposed quirement this year was 49 percent, of special education students, accord- new miniature golf course, Recre- SP-F Board, Education Association up from 39 percent in 2003-04. On ing to Linda Nelson, president of the ation Director Ray Porreo told The the High School Proficiency Assess- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. En- ment, the set rates were 79 percent for Education. Ms. Nelson also told The closed driving cages are also included Language Arts Literacy and 64 per- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that in the proposal. Contract Negotiations Continue cent for Mathematics, compared with test scores have risen at SPFHS, al- The miniature golf course, like the By MATT MARINO N.J.A.C. 19:12-44, states in part, “…if gan early that year, stretched all the the 2003-04 requirements of 73 per- lowing the school to meet AYP for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times regular golf course, will be open to the employer and the majority repre- way into 2002. Those settlement dis- cent in Language Arts Literacy and 2004-05. She stated that the school is the public and will provide the town- SCOTCH PLAINS – With the open- sentative do not reach a voluntarily cussions were contentious as well, as 55 percent in Mathematics. expected to meet AYP for 2005-06. ship with additional recreation, Mr. ing of school a few weeks away, ne- negotiated agreement within 20 days teachers, parents and even students In addition to meeting the total Schools that do not meet AYP are Porreo said. gotiations between the Scotch Plains- after the issuance of the fact-finder’s frequently attended public meetings student body proficiency require- notified of their failure and are ini- An open, public meeting was held Fanwood Board of Education and the report, the public employer, the em- to voice their concerns and criticisms ments, the test results are broken up tially placed on the list as “Early on June 13 to give residents an oppor- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education ployee representative, or the parties of the overall process. into ten subgroups: total grade popu- Warning” schools. If the schools con- tunity to voice their opinions and Association (SPFEA) will enter a new jointly may request the Director of According to Ms. Nelson, the cur- lation, students with disabilities, lim- tinue to fail to meet AYP, they progress concerns to the Recreation Commis- phase shortly. Conciliation, in writing, to invoke rent negotiations have been rather ited English proficient (LEP) students, to stages that include offering stu- sion regarding the proposal. Teachers – who will be working super conciliation.” peaceful between the two sides. She economically disadvantaged students, dents the choice to attend another Mr. Porreo said that all residents under their previous contract – are The issue with super conciliation, pointed out that whereas in years past, white, Hispanic, African American, school in-district, providing supple- living within 200 feet of the field working toward agreement on a new explained Ms. Nelson, is that it does one side may have declared an im- Asian/Pacific Islander and American mental services such as tutoring, and were notified of the meeting. He said contract with the school board. not motivate or encourage parties to passe, this time around both sides Indian/Native American students. A even restructuring by replacing the that no one voiced any objections to At the board meeting held July 28, the settle. Under “last best offer,” the jointly declared the impasse. That, series of forty indicators are then school’s administration. Schools that the prospect of a miniature golf course board announced that both they and the board – if it chose – could legally she said, is a sign that the parties evaluated regarding the test results, were added to the list after 2000-01 in their neighborhood, although sev- SPFEA had declared a joint impasse, enforce the offer they made. This is continue to work toward a common including questions of whether at least test results failed to meet AYP and eral residents had complaints about and that the next few steps would involve not the case with super conciliation. goal. 95 percent of the total students and have remained on the list for five golf balls from the regular course the state-sponsored Public Employee However, the board is hopeful that “The tone of our negotiations has students of students in each subgroup years are now at the “Restructuring finding their way onto their proper- Relations Commission (PERC). Step negotiations will not even approach been very positive,” she commented, took the test, attendance rates and 1” level. These schools must now ties. one under PERC allows for a third-party the final phase of super conciliation. adding that the board and SPFEA are high school dropout rates. Also, stu- make plans to “restructure,” which The consulting cost for the course mediator to handle negotiations between Past negotiations between the board looking out for the best interests of dents in each subgroup must indi- may include replacing staff and ad- was paid for with the township’s open- each side privately. and the SPFEA have also been rather the district – students and parents vidually meet the benchmark per- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Board President Linda Nelson ex- prolonged at times. The contract that included. plained to The Times that the media- expired in June of 1998 was finally Ms. Nelson also stated that the tor basically goes “back and forth” settled in December of that same year. board as a whole recognizes the tre- between the board and SPFEA, look- In 2001, the negotiations, which be- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ing for areas of agreement and/or possible compromise. “What he looks for is common ground,” said Ms. Nelson. She explained that while there is no strict timetable that a mediator must adhere to, at a certain point, the media- tor may feel the process needs to go a bit further in order to reach agreement. That is where the next step comes into play – the role of fact-finder. In this role, a new mediator (differ- ent from the previous one) speaks with both sides, researches the issues and then makes recommendations. The parties may or may not choose to follow the recommendations of the arbitrator, said Ms. Nelson. If for some reason the parties de- cided not to accept the recommenda- tions, a third and final stage would be Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times instituted. In previous years, the stage WAITING TO DUNK...Fanwood residents await the new Dunkin’ Donuts struc- was known as “last best offer” – when ture at the corner of South and Martine Ave. Another floor will be added, but the board would make one final offer donut lovers ponder if the decor of the new eatery will match the Victorian- to the teachers which encouraged a themed architecture that Fanwood is trying to incorporate into its’ downtown settlement quickly. plans. However, according to Ms. Nelson, PAGE INDEX that stage was replaced recently with Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-14 Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a new stage entitled “super concilia- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 17 A&E ...... 17-18 COMING SOON…The Tavern at Stage House, scheduled to open the week of August 29, will be a relaxing and welcome tion.” The newly-amended rule, addition to the Scotch Plains dining scene. The Tavern will focus on simple meals- all served in the handsome barn. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 Classifieds...... 15 Page 8 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Town Readying for Rumored Retirement of Police Chief By PAUL J. PEYTON mayor and town council. Mr. Gildea Specially Written for The Times said if Chief Tracy retires, he must do WESTFIELD – Town officials are so in writing. Until that point, the preparing for the potential retirement administrator said there would be no of Police Chief Bernard Tracy, ex- official action by he or the town’s pected to occur shortly, sources have governing body. told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “At this point, there is no process,” Times. he said, noting that anything on the Town Administrator Jim Gildea em- potential retirement is rumor unless a phasized to The Times last Friday that letter is received from Chief Tracy. if Chief Tracy does leave, his letter to In 2000, the town contracted with the town would be one of retirement, the International Association of Po- not resignation. lice Chiefs in Alexandria, Va. to test “I have received nothing in writing the command skills of Captain Tracy from the chief and until I do, he is the and Captain Clifford Auchter, the two Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times chief,” said Mr. Gildea. candidates for police chief that year. Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ROCK N ROLL...The band Sequoia performs last Thursday as part of the MINIATURE GOLF ANYONE?…The Scotch Plains Township Council last summer concert series at the Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains Mr. Gildea said he has had conver- A forensic psychologist also evalu- week approved a contract to an engineering firm to develop conceptual plans for adjacent to the Scotch Plains Municipal Building. sations with Chief Tracy and others, ated both candidates. an 18-hole miniature golf course on the above parcel of land at the Scotch Hills indicating that the chief would be The Times has learned that Chief Country Club, located at Plainfield Avenue and Journalism Road. stepping down shortly. He said that Tracy might be recommending his Chief Tracy’s decision might be based successor. Mr. Gildea said outgoing FW Council Discusses on a potential job offer. chiefs of both the police and fire Borough Planning Bd. Mulls Sources told departments are The Times that asked by the Redevelopment Plans Chief Tracy was town to provide Rezoning for Staggard Place offered a job by a recommenda- By DEBORAH MADISON to permit the placement of cell towers By MEREDITH MANNINO oper Michael Marcovecchio’s pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Linden tion for the next for the benefit of the public good, posal for 222 South Avenue, which Board of Educa- chief. FANWOOD – The borough’s Plan- they are permitted to restrict their FANWOOD – The Fanwood Bor- had previously been approved by the tion and Super- “But the chief ning and Zoning Board of Adjust- placement to appropriate areas. ough Council met Tuesday night in planning board. In his proposal, Mr. intendent of does not deter- ments voted to enlist the services of The board will hear the continua- special session to discuss the redevel- Marcovecchio seeks property tax re- Schools Joseph mine who ap- the in-house engineering consultant, tion of an application for the con- opment plans for downtown lief for five years from the borough. Martino. points his suc- T & M Associates, to review a pos- struction of a house at 170 2nd Street Fanwood. The borough council has The tax relief proposed would start When reached cessor,” said Mr. sible zoning change for Staggard at the next regular meeting. The designated itself to be the redevelop- at a zero tax level and increase by 20 Monday, Mr. Gildea. Place at their Monday night agenda board’s attorney will be submitting a ment agency, and it is currently nego- percent each year, until reaching 100 Martino said, In addition to meeting. report on the whether the doctrine of tiating with developers. percent at the end of year five. “It’s news to submitting a let- Zoned as light industrial, Staggard contiguous merger applies to the prop- During this process, the council Last week, Helen and Jeffrey Ling me.” ter, Chief Tracy Place is a one-block street situated erty or whether the property is eli- negotiates contract details with de- were designated as developers of 224 “Our board of would be re- between South and LaGrande Av- gible for variance approval due to velopers in private (referred to as South Avenue, which is proposed to education votes quired to notify enues in a residential neighborhood. being a hardship. executive session). be a retail, commercial, and residen- on those ap- the town’s pay- In June, the board discussed the need The property is under the required Mayor Colleen Mahr noted that tial facility. The council is advising pointments,” he roll department to review the zoning of this street 75 feet wide requirement as part of R- development agreements take a long the husband and wife team to help said. to begin review- prior to any large or inappropriate 75 zone. Neighboring residents op- time to be finalized. She likened it to expedite planning board approval to Mr. Martino ing pension and development being approved. pose the application claiming the pro- ping-pong, where the borough and assist with achieving the proposed said he was Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy related matters A proposal was recently submit- posed house is too large for the lot. the redevelopers go back and forth in development schedule. happy to hear such as accrued ted to the board by Primavera The doctrine of contiguous merger private negotiations in attempt to The council designated Landmark, Chief Tracy sick days and Parkview of Cranford for 19 requires undersized lots to be merged reach a contract. LLC in 2002 as the developer of land would be interested in working for overtime. townhouses to be constructed on two, with adjacent properties and not sold “It’s a long process and things can referred to as the Dean Oil Site. Frank the board. He said he only knows the “I haven’t even looked at those residential lots on Staggard Place. as separate lots, was the case with this change,” Mayor Mahr said. Regan, the borough’s legal advisor chief professionally. numbers,” said Mr. Gildea. The two lots are currently occupied property. The council has stated that its goal relating to developer agreements, Calls by The Times to Chief Tracy If the chief retires, Mr. Gildea said by single- family homes. The builder The board also discussed the need is to redevelop the downtown area in noted that Landmark presented fi- were not returned. he would meet with the mayor and is under contract to purchase those for the master plan committee to for- stages by adding retail, residential nancial information to the council on “I’m not aware of the Linden (job council in executive session to deter- lots pending planning board ap- mulate a McMansion ordinance that and recreational properties to en- Tuesday. offer),” said Mr. Gildea, who added mine the selection process for the proval. That application is tentatively would place size restrictions on over- courage further economic develop- In private on Tuesday, the council that the administrator’s function is to new chief. Should the chief leave as scheduled to be heard by the board sized homes in residential areas. The ment and growth, plus cater to a discussed the New Jersey Council on name both the police and fire chief rumored, Mr. Gildea said his recom- in November. master plan committee will meet to variety of community needs. The Affordable Housing (COAH) require- positions with the mayor and council’s mendation would be to first appoint Residents of Staggard Place and discuss the proposed ordinance in council is negotiating with private ments plus the financial information approval. an acting chief in order to provide LaGrande Avenue came to the two months. developers as the means to achieve submitted by Landmark. Mr. Gildea said he has spoken with sufficient time to hire a permanent Fanwood agenda meeting to voice An application for a bulk variance redevelopment. COAH requirements must be met Mayor Andrew Skibitsky to inform chief. their opposition to the Primavera pro- for a residential addition to a home at Three redevelopment proposals before the borough can complete him of the potential that Chief Tracy Chief Tracy, who was appointed posal. Neighbors to the properties 453 Midway was moved to the Sep- currently exist and they are at various project agreements with developers. would be leaving the police depart- police chief in September of 2000, told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood tember meeting of the board as per stages of negotiation between devel- Under COAH, municipalities must ment. has been with the department for 32 Times that the proposal is too large the applicant’s request. The addition opers and the borough. Proposals exist provide for a predetermined number The administrator said if the ru- years. for the small street and will cause to this house has exceeded the allow- for 222 South Avenue, 224 South of units affordable to low and moder- mors are true, “I think it would be a He took the initiative to have the traffic congestion, flooding and qual- able percentage of lot coverage for Avenue and the Dean Oil site (at ate income households. big loss for the town.” John List murders broadcast on ity of life issues in their neighbor- this zone, requiring a bulk variance. LaGrande Avenue and Second Street). The details of the private discus- Mayor Skibitsky said he has spo- America’s Most Wanted. The airing hood. The applicant failed to submit an ap- The council is considering devel- sions were not made known. ken with both Chief Tracy and Mr. of the case led to the capture of List in Staggard Place resident Joseph plication for a variance prior to be- Gildea. He said the chief indicated 1989. List was later convicted of kill- Ursino told the board, “19 homes on ginning construction, officials said. that he might retire soon. ing his entire family. the two properties is ridiculous.” Several applications are will be “I don’t think he has made up his Chief Tracy is a graduate of Roselle Mr. Ursino told The Times that heard at the next regular meeting, No Child Left Behind Results mind, but it is something he is consid- Catholic High School and Union many of his neighbors’ basements including a driveway widening for ering,” said Mayor Skibitsky. County College. He joined the and yards flood and a large develop- two, adjacent driveways with a com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Gildea said that the town ad- Westfield Police Department in 1974 ment would only worsen the prob- mon entryway at 18 and 19 Byron ministrators, becoming a charter act limits local control over schools ministrator appoints both the police following a two-year stint in the lem. He said that he and his neigh- Lane. A minor subdivision applica- school or hiring a private manage- and puts too much emphasis on evalu- and fire chiefs with the consent of the United States Army. bors, who live in a flood-prone area, tion at 54 Stewart Avenue, a use vari- ment company. ating learning based upon standard- do not believe that a storm-water ance for a two-family at 140 North NCLB calls for 100 percent profi- ized test results. management plan will contain run- Avenue and a fence at 97 Tillotson ciency in both testing areas by 2014 In April, Utah’s state legislature off. He said that despite storm-water Avenue will also be heard at the next and for every year thereafter. The authorized schools to ignore any Fiancée Provides Details management requirements, other regular meeting. NJDOE has decided to meet this goal mandates of NCLB that conflict with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 new construction in the neighbor- A residential, second-story addi- by raising benchmark percentages the districts’ existing testing programs Ms. Smith stated that just days be- in Manhattan, where she produces hood has added to their standing tion was approved by the planning every three years, according to a state- or require the use of state funds. The fore the incident, Ms. Dunlap had documentaries for such clients as the water problems. board at 213 Burns Way. John and ment released by NJDOE Commis- Texas commissioner of education has wished Mr. Weiss well in his upcom- National Geographic, Discovery and The board’s motion will instruct T Grace Doll, who are expecting a baby, sioner William L. Librera. ignored NCLB’s stipulation that spe- ing nuptials to Ms. Smith the follow- History Channels, when she received & M to review the zoning and submit requested a bulk variance for a canti- Since NCLB went into effect in cial education students be tested. ing Saturday. a phone call from Mr. Weiss’ mother a report to the board within 30 days, levered addition for the baby’s nurs- 2002, school districts across the coun- Many states have even considered “Needless to say, he didn’t see this regarding the incident. prior to the November hearing. ery. try have expressed concern with the passing legislation to refuse federal coming,” Ms. Smith continued. “He Ms. Smith reportedly arrived at the The board also voted to request The next regular meeting of the requirements set forth by the act. education funding in order to be freed didn’t know there was any anger hospital in Newark 20 minutes later, that the zoning ordinance committee planning board will be on Wednes- Many citizens are concerned that the from the requirements of the act. there.” but Mr. Weiss had already been put submit their recommendations to the day, August 24 and the next agenda She explained that on the after- under anesthesia for emergency sur- borough council in 30 days regarding meeting will be on Monday, Septem- noon of the alleged stabbing, Mr. gery, so she didn’t get to see him. the placement of cell towers in the ber 19. Both meetings are held at 7:30 Westfield Running Event Weiss noticed Ms. Dunlap crouched “That was absolutely awful,” Ms. borough. Although towns are required p.m. in Borough Hall. down in the back of his car. He report- Smith said. “I was just shocked and edly asked what she was doing there, very scared. And they told me he Attracts 1,500 Participants and she allegedly said she wasn’t would be out in an hour, but it wound feeling well and needed a ride. up taking three hours.” 2004 FAIR Rebate Program, WESTFIELD – On July 27, the Vanalstine of Midland Park with a Ms. Smith reported that Mr. Weiss Ms. Smith stated that Mr. Weiss fourth annual Downtown Westfield time of 18:31. asked why Ms. Dunlap was wearing didn’t have the typical tracheotomy 5K Pizza Extravaganza was held. Second place winners included gloves, and she replied that she had surgery that is generally performed Senior Tax Freeze Extended Over 1,550 runners registered, Brian Harris of Somerville (15:48) burned her hands. when there is an obstruction in the SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- issued as quickly as possible, but may emanating mostly from New Jer- and Heather Gardiner of Morristown Ms. Smith explained that it was a throat. Instead, he had a “tracheo- woman Linda Stender announced this not be included in the October distri- sey, but attracting runners from as (19:01). Top Westfield runners were little while later, when Ms. Dunlap stomy.” week that the 2004 NJ Fair Rebate bution. far away as Pennsylvania and Con- Jeffrey Perrella and Shannon Stone and Mr. Weiss were calmly talking “They had to open his neck up in Program and Property Tax Reim- To be eligible for the FAIR Tenant necticut. Over 450 pizza pies were with finishing times of 16:37 and side-by-side in the front of the car order to put stitches on both sides of bursement Program, also known as Rebate, an applicant must have been served along with cookies and re- 20:00, respectively. that Ms. Dunlap suddenly pulled out the trachea where the knife had per- the Senior Tax Freeze, application a New Jersey resident who rented and freshments. Many area businesses donated piz- a knife and reached around to stab forated,” Ms. Smith explained. “So deadlines have been extended to occupied a dwelling in New Jersey The Michael Craig Band performed zas, water, cookies, soda, ice, flow- him in the left side of his neck. they put a tube right below the Adam’s Monday, October 17. that was their principal residence on on Quimby Street during the event. ers, door prizes and supplies. “They weren’t even arguing. There apple just so he wouldn’t disturb those The deadline extension was an- October 1, 2004, and have had gross James Ward drove the pace car, his The Town of Westfield, the police was no altercation. This was an un- stitches while the trachea healed. He nounced August 5 by Governor Rich- income for 2004 of $100,000 or less. red Ferrari convertible, with David department, Department of Public provoked attack, and there are wit- breathed through that for eight days.” ard Codey. In addition, their principal resi- Martone, Downtown Westfield Cor- Works, the Westfield Jaycees, the nesses, which we’re grateful for,” Ms. And while Ms. Smith is foremost “This extra time provides all eli- dence must have been subject to local poration (DWC) President, as chef Westfield Rescue Squad, the Girl Smith stated. “And if that knife had grateful that Mr. Weiss is alive, she is gible residents with additional time property taxes and be a full living unit with pizzas in hand. Scouts, Meg Mehorter, Courtney been a quarter of an inch over, he also happy that ultimately his voice is to take advantage of these valuable with its own separate kitchen and This event was organized by the Nemec, Laura Pietruszki and many could be dead right now.” expected to fully recover. programs,” said Assemblywoman bathroom. Eligible tenants who DWC to showcase Westfield’s down- volunteers gave of their time in sup- Ms. Smith reported that Mr. Weiss “I couldn’t imagine if he lost his Stender. “I strongly encourage resi- haven’t filed their FAIR rebate appli- town shopping, dining and quaint porting the event. grabbed Ms. Dunlap’s hand to pull voice what that would have done to dents who think they are eligible to cation must complete and file the neighborhoods. For more information about down- the knife out of his neck and hold her him,” she said. apply. These rebates can make a sub- FAIR Rebate Application (For Ten- The male winner was Gene Mitchell town events, call the DWC at (908) arm back while he struggled to exit Ms. Smith reported that Mr. Weiss stantial positive impact on a ants), Form TR-1040. of Franklin Lakes with a time of 15:26 789-9444 or visit the vehicle. He then reportedly ran has been recovering remarkably well, household’s budget.” Under the Senior Freeze Program, and the female winner was Amy www.WestfieldToday.com. into the library with blood all over his although his incisions are taking a The FAIR Rebate program, which senior citizen and disabled shirt and dialed 911. little longer to heal than they had largely serves non-senior households, homeowners are reimbursed by the Ms. Smith added, “Anyone who thought. They are both hopeful that was designed to ease the property tax state for the difference between the saw Ms. Dunlap knows that when she he will be well enough to return to burden of working middle-income amounts of local property taxes paid was in the car with Danny, she was work at the Fanwood Library by the New Jersey families. Residents who in “the base year” (the year they be- wearing one outfit, but when the po- end of the week. owned a home that was their princi- came eligible and first filed for the lice caught her she was already wear- The couple has postponed their pal residence on October 1, 2004 and program) and the amount of property ing another.” August nuptials until November. paid property taxes on that home may taxes paid for the reimbursement year. Ms. Smith said she had been finish- However, before their formal wed- be eligible for a FAIR rebate. The In addition to satisfying ownership ing up work at Engel Brothers Media ding and reception in North Carolina, rebates are limited to filers with gross and residency requirements, an ap- they have applied for a marriage li- incomes under $200,000. plicant must meet income limits as cense in New Jersey and hope to Earlier this month, approximately well. Income eligibility thresholds initially take their vows here in the 410,000 homeowners who were 65 or increased this year from $40,028 to SPFEA near future. older or disabled as of December 31, $40,869 for single applicants and from While they live in Jersey City, Ms. 2004, received rebate checks ranging $49,082 to $50,113 for married ap- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Smith said they have asked Fanwood from $500 to $1,200 while about plicants. Filers must continue to meet mendous achievements of the educa- Mayor Colleen Mahr to perform a 54,000 senior or disabled tenants re- all eligibility requirements and must tors and staff within the district, and private ceremony in Fanwood because ceived rebates of $150 to $825. About file an application each year to re- that it looks forward to a resolution to of the warmth and caring the commu- 650,000 non-senior, non-disabled ten- ceive the reimbursement. the negotiations. She praised the nity has shown them. ants received rebate checks of $75. For more information on the 2004 teachers for maintaining the quality And on the Saturday they were origi- Checks for non-senior and non- FAIR Rebate Program or the Senior of education in the district. nally supposed to be married, the two disabled homeowners who file their Freeze (Property Tax Reimburse- “We have great respect for our privately exchanged wedding rings with applications by the original deadline ment) Program, contact the office of teachers and our professional staff,” each other and continue to wear them. of Monday, August 15 will be mailed Assemblywoman Linda Stender at said Ms. Nelson. “Through all of this, we kind of on or before Saturday, October 15. 1801 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, OPENING PITCH…Scotch Plains Emergency Management Director Paul Malool The Times was unable to reach a needed that for each other,” Ms. Smith Checks for applications filed between NJ 07076 by phone at (908) 668- throws out the first pitch at the Somerset Patriots game against the Newark Bears representative from the SPFEA for stated. “It’s like an ending to the trag- Tuesday, August 16 and the extended 1900 or by email at last Monday, August 5, at Commerce Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. comment for this story. edy and our happy new beginning.” filing deadline of October 17 will be [email protected]. Page 2 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Surrogate’s Employee CAMPAIGN RELEASE Admits Stealing Donations If We Build It, They Will Pay COUNTY – A former employee in Scotch Plains Detective Sergeant the Union County Surrogate’s Office Brian Donnelly. has been charged with stealing nearly The defendant admitted in court on By Pat Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate for Freeholder $6,000 in donations she had collected August 11 that she took the dona- The way things are going my oldest son The annual debt service payment is from co-workers and friends for the tions, put them into a bank account will be 60 years old before Union County already almost 10 percent of the county family of a car accident victim. that had her own name on it and then pays off its current debt according to the operating budget. Payroll costs are cur- The accident occurred in New withdrew funds which she used for county Director of Finance Lawrence rently around 30 percent and it is a given Providence but was investigated by personal expenses, Ms. Rubin said, Caroselli. This year the county will shell they will go up each year as will insurance the Scotch Plains Police Department adding the monies were to be used to out $35.8 million in debt service pay- costs and pension contributions. because the because the widow lives help pay mortgage expenses for an ments, currently Union County has a debt The Freeholder Board must be think- in Scotch Plains, authorities told The acquaintance whose husband was of $348.5 million and it is growing. ing: Thank heavens that the value of Union Westfield Leader and The Scotch killed in the car crash. In fact, the Board of Chosen Freehold- County real estate is climbing as well to Plains-Fanwood Times. “Instead, she spent it on things like ers is in the process of passing more provide an endless stream of tax dollars to Photo Courtesy of Ignacio Rivera ordinances totaling another $33.5 million draw upon. Assistant Union County Prosecu- car tires and groceries even though it SUNNY DAY…In July, this giant turtle, long-time resident of Tamaques Pond in in bonds for the construction of the new Think about it, when they go out to tor Ann R. Rubin said Marie was clearly intended for someone else Westfield, takes advantage of the bubbler being off to use it to sun himself. Juvenile Detention Center and what is bond for projects they are actually bor- Pinkewicz, 52, of Third Avenue in who desperately needed money,” Ms. called the “County Prosecutor’s Office rowing money, which will have to be Elizabeth, was working as a clerk in Rubin said, adding that once she Project.” I’m not sure what that is all repaid down the road. The more the free- the surrogates office back in April stopped receiving funds, the victim about.. There is also an additional $21.5 holders borrow, the more money they when authorities charged her with became suspicious and notified au- Sean Baran Honored million in short term notes for “various will need to find to repay the loans and stealing $5,933 from the charitable thorities. public improvements and the acquisition there is really only one place to raise the fund following an investigation by Pinkiewicz, who pled to a single of new additional or replacement equip- funds, the taxpayers. third degree count of theft by failure For London Efforts ment and machinery, new vehicles, addi- The surge in building projects in the last tional furnishings” and on and on. several years has to be drawing to a close Govornor Mandates to make required disposition before By PAUL J. PEYTON want to get involved. Specially Written for The Leader and The Times When government entities talk about soon as I cannot imagine what is left to State Superior Court Judge Scott J. The assemblyman, who lives a few debt service they are, in laymen’s terms, build. However, this wiggle room seems to State Records Reform Moynihan, will be sentenced on Fri- WESTFIELD – Since his efforts to doors down from the Baran family, talking about loan payments. Freeholder give them carte blanche to find something. TRENTON – Executive Order 49 day, December 9 and must have paid help the wounded following the July said, “To see someone who goes the Daniel Sullivan is quoted in a local news- Just as children theorize, “if I have it I signed on Friday, August 5, by Gov- the entire amount by certified bank 7 London tube bombings, Westfield extra mile – it’s such a great thing.” paper saying that “debt service payments should spend it” because that five dollars is ernor Richard Codey mandates that check to the victim by then and per- resident Sean Baran has been inter- Mr. Baran said he was “blown away” are similar to mortgage payments on a sure to burn a hole in their pocket and the state records and archives depart- form community service as a condi- viewed by national and local media by the latest resolution in his honor. home.” The $35.8 million payment for besides there is more where that came from. ment initiate a global review of all tion of probation. this year includes interest as well as the The freeholders seem to believe “if we outlets, and has received resolutions “I was just doing what I was trained principal payment and according to can, we will,” but at this rate how long state agencies records retention, “If she can’t come up with it, her commending his actions from gov- to do,” he said, noting that anyone else schedule, practices and procedures. Sullivan “it is really just another line before the “wiggle room” is gone? attorney is going to have to get cre- ernment representatives. on the Westfield squad would have item” in the budget – Imagine that, “just Vote for Patricia Quattrocchi, Stu Kline Secretary Thomas, who oversees ative,” Executive Assistant Prosecu- Mr. Baran was spending his last day likely taken the same actions he did. another line item!” Easy for him to say as and Al Dill, GOP Candidates for Union archives and records, noted that an tor Robert O’Leary told The Leader in London as part of an internship with The resolution commended “the it is not his personal money. County Freeholder. We will keep you efficient records system promotes fis- and The Times. British-American Business, Inc. and swift and courageous efforts and his The amount of debt a county can carry informed of where your money is going. cal responsibility and this executive Pinkiewicz will also be banned from was riding a double-decker bus when determined actions in response to the is regulated by state statues and is up to 2 To learn more, visit unioncountygop.org order provides for re-engineering the future public employment, authori- he witnessed injured people coming people of London, England, have percent of the assessed value of all the or call (908) 789-0200. way public records are administered. ties said. out of the Edgeware tube station fol- earned him the respect and admira- property in the county over a three-year period. Union County is currently at about lowing one of the bombings. tion of the legislature and the people 0.71 percent. But wait, there are some NJEA PAC Endorses This past Thursday, Mr. Baran was of this state.” other projects coming up besides those presented with a resolution sponsored Mr. Baran identified himself as an already mentioned which will need fi- Corzine for Gov. by Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assem- EMT (Emergency Medical Techni- nancing as well, including another addi- AREA – The New Jersey Educa- STANLEY GERSCH, DMD blymen Jon Bramnick and Eric Munoz cian), at which point he assisted in tion to the Union County Vocational and tion Association Political Action Com- Specialty Permit # 2684 of Westfield Summit, respectively. triage and other medical areas. Technical School and the remaining phases mittee last week endorsed U.S. Sena- Assemblyman Bramnick, who pre- He worked 12-hour days this sum- of the Union County Arts Center project. tor Jon Corzine in his bid to be New is pleased to announce that his son sented the resolution to Mr. Baran at mer in New York City on a second Not to worry. According to county Jersey’s next governor. The NJEA the offices of The Westfield Leader and internship at Bear Stearns, an invest- officials, we have plenty of what can be PAC claims to speak for 190,000 ac- called “wiggle room.” The wiggle room tive and retired N.J. educators. SCOTT D. GERSCH, DMD The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, ment banking, securities trading and is what concerns me. said the actions of Mr. Baran to jump brokerage firm. Specialty Permit # 5639 in and help the injured is, “an example Mr. Baran was also presented reso- is joining his practice in of someone who is a true American.” lutions from the Union County Board He said most people often see an- of Freeholders and the Westfield Town Candidates Being Sought Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics other individual in trouble, but do not Council earlier this summer. For ‘Women of Excellence’ Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics NYU College of Dentistry - Orthodontic Residency ARIO URRIERI SQ COUNTY – Nominations are being 2006 at 7 p.m. M C. G , E . sought for the 14th annual “Women of For the official Women of Excel- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Chair of the Family Law Department of Excellence” awards program sponsored lence Award nomination form, please University of Michigan DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI by the Union County Commission on call Sean Faughnan at (908) 527-4107 the Status of Women. or visit www.ucnj.org to download the 547 East Broad St. 401 No. Wood Avenue The commission is looking for out- form. 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 standing women nominees of Union Once the form is completed, it should Westfield, NJ 07090 Linden, NJ 07036 County who have distinguished them- be mailed to Joan Abitante, 322 Dietz 908-233-8668 908-486-4333 selves in one or more of the following Street, Roselle 07203. The Union DIVORCE QUESTIONS? categories: Arts and Humanities, Busi- County Commission on the Status of ness/Entrepreneur, Community Ser- Women will accept nominations until Specializing in all aspects of Family Law vice, Education, Government, Law, Tuesday, November 1. For additional Law Enforcement, Medicine/Health including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, information, please call Mrs. Abitante Care and/or Women’s Advocacy. at (908) 241-4889. OWEN BRAND child support, division of assets, palimony, The women selected from among the nominees will be honored at The premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, Clark Library To Westwood, located at 438 North Av- Your Home-Town restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to enue in Garwood, on Friday, March 24, Reopen This Saturday MORTGAGE BANKER changed financial circumstances, residence CLARK – The Clark Public Li- VOTYKES Has brary will reopen this Saturday, Au- removal from New Jersey, visitation gust 20, at 9:30 a.m. ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC modifications and transfers of custody. Openings for 2005-06 Located on Westfield Avenue in SCOTCH PLAINS – There are still Clark, the library closed in March of openings in Union County Vocational- 2004 for an expansion and renova- 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law Technical High School’s Child Devel- tion project. The new facility is al- opment program for children called most 20,000 square feet – nearly Residential - Construction Union County Early Settlement Arbitration VOTYKES. double its former size. Panelist 25 years VOTYKES is a preschool program The library has improved access for children ages three to five that are for handicapped individuals; a new Commercial - Bridge Loans Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian toilet trained. The preschool offers chil- area for young adults; an expanded Accredited Mediator dren a secure and healthy environment Children’s Department; quiet study for learning and having fun. The pro- areas and new meeting rooms. Local: (908) 789-2730 Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, gram times are 8:15-10 a.m., Monday, Additional computer Internet work- Wednesday and Friday. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the Y’s Men Club, will be completed Four full-time program directors WESTFIELD – The former Chris- on the side of the building for the will be housed in the building, and nursery school students. there will always be “program staff tian Science Church is well on its way The new facility will allow the Y to and supervision in the building,” ac- to becoming the newest extension of move all of its nursery school pro- cording to Ms. Walsh. the Westfield Area Y. After beginning grams from the main Clark Street A conservatory overlooking East renovation on the facility 18 months facility, and will free up space there Broad was also built, and a full enter- ago, the Y board has announced that as well. A new cardio room is cur- tainment system is going to be added it will be open in September, as well. with a full slate of new pro- In general, the hope of the Y grams available to children, board is that people will come teens and seniors alike. to the new facility to mingle, The Westfield Leader was whether it is for the knitting or given a tour of the construction book club, or just to hang out progress of the new facility on after a movie. August 11 by Y Chief Execu- The “goal is to provide a Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times tive Officer Mark Elsasser and better place for senior citizens SPORTS SANCTUARY…The heart of the Y’s new facility is its multi-purpose gymnasium, a two-story room that will offer Darielle Walsh, a member of to socialize and a better place a variety of programs, including large motor activities for the nursery school students, soft-touch volleyball and badminton. the Y’s Board of Directors and a for teens to get involved in pro- The gymnasium was formerly the church’s sanctuary, and elements of the architecture remain, such as the molding, window town councilwoman. gramming,” Ms. Walsh stated. frames and flooring, which will be refinished. Pews from the sanctuary will be utilized as benches throughout the building. The structure, which was Approximately 70 donors originally 10,000 square feet have contributed to the reno- when the Y acquired it, has been vation efforts to date, and the N.J. Gambling Hotline expanded by 4,000 square feet Y plans to recognize them on with the addition of two exter- Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times RENOVATION…The Westfield Area Y’s new East Broad a donor wall outside the new nal entrances for increased ac- Street Family Branch is located across the street from the gym, in addition to outdoor Releases 2004 Data cess for the staff and patrons. Municipal Building in the former Christian Science plaques for some of the large AREA – The Council on Compul- increase, particularly when compared to The parking lot will hold 48 Church. The building has been completely gutted, and contributions. The Y is still sive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. has the small amount ($429) that the vehicles, and parents will be the Y has expanded it from 10,000 to 14,000 square feet. accepting donations as it con- released its 2004 1-800-GAMBLER gambler’s average income went up. able to enter from East Broad tinues to pay off the bond that HelpLine statistics and some of the Additionally, the Council’s 2004 20 Street and follow a “U” in the drive- rently being worked on, which will helped fund the project. figures are astounding. Nearly 20,000 Questions Survey data indicates high way to drop children and teens off encompass the existing room and run Financially, the Y will never turn calls are made to the 1-800-GAMBLER levels of Internet gambling and card before exiting, by right turn only, through to the Ferris Place exit. The down any person because they are un- Don Williams for The Leader and The Times HelpLine each year, with almost 3,000 playing among those participants 25 LEFT BEHIND…The steeple of the calls producing valuable data. and under. Of the 1,306 people who old nursery school rooms will able to pay for a program. Scholarships Christian Science Church, original to now be used exclusively for are available, in addition to a new low the 1941 structure, is the only aspect People that reported playing cards took the 20 Questions Survey (avail- babysitting during the day. cost membership for pre-teens. removed from the building that will be and dice accounted for 28 percent of able on www.800gambler. org), 71.4 About 50 cardio machines will The renovations will be complete in preserved. It is currently sitting in the calls, a staggering 600 percent increase percent were 25 and under. This is a soon be available, all with September, and an official dedication parking lot beside the former church. from 2003. Internet gambling hit an all dramatic increase, as only 39 percent Cardio Theatre. will be held Sunday, October 2. time high, with 8 percent of callers of participants fell into the 25 and Young children will not be “The Y board and staff feel proud that gambling online. under category in 2003. In 2004, ap- the only people using the new they have been able to make this invest- Christopher Bauman Adolescent gamblers (under 21), proximately 40 percent of this group facility, however. The former ment in the town,” Ms. Walsh said. whose calls to the HelpLine have gambled by playing cards, with 35 Enlists in the Navy steadily increased since 2000, made percent gambling online, in compari- sanctuary has been converted SCOTCH PLAINS – Civilian up 6 percent of calls. Adolescent gam- son to 29.5 percent and 24 percent, into an all-purpose gym, Courthouse Centennial Christopher Bauman, the son of blers are calling regarding problems respectively, in 2003. where sports like badminton Posters Available Mary Bauman of Scotch Plains and with poker, see-low, sports betting and For more information regarding the and soft-touch volleyball can other card games. Council on Compulsive Gambling of Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times David Bauman of Mesa, Ariz., re- be played. COUNTY – Vintage postcard cently enlisted in the United States The average debt of callers to the 1- New Jersey, Inc. and our 2004 HelpLine ENTERTAINING EXERCISES…The teen Mr. Elsasser said he hopes scenes of the Union County Court- cardio arcade will contain machines that provide Navy under the Delayed Entry 800-GAMBLER HelpLine increased by statistics, call Edward Looney, Execu- physical activity while offering entertainment, that youths will be able to play house and midtown Elizabeth dating Program at Navy Recruiting Dis- an astonishing $15,624, spiking to an all tive Director, at (609) 588-5515 x17, such as stationary bicycles with interactive games leisure sports, but in a super- back to the 1890s are on sale for $10 trict in Denver, Colo. time high of $40,991. This is a dramatic or visit www.800gambler.org. and Dance Dance Revolution machines. vised setting. Also important each with proceeds going to pay for Mr. Bauman will report for active was keeping the character of preservation of historic artifacts. duty to undergo basic training at the back onto East Broad. the building intact, and beyond by The 24” x 36” posters can be PERSONAL INJURY LAW For legal and safety reasons, the Navy’s Recruit Training Center in removing the spire from the top of obtained by calling (908) 527-4787 Great Lakes, Ill. He is a 1993 gradu- entire ground floor of the building the church. The general architecture or (908) 527-4450 or in person at will be restricted to use by the nursery ate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High of the facility has not been changed. the Union County Courthouse, Old School. school children, parents and staff Overlooking the new gym will be Annex. members. No general Y members will a “teen cardio arcade,” designed to have access to floor, which will house make exercise attractive to young four state-of-the-art classrooms adults, especially those of middle equipped with sinks, bathrooms and school age. Cardio bikes with inter- water fountains. active graphics, in addition to two DEEGAN Each classroom is color-coded ac- Dance Dance Revolution machines cording to the four core values of the Y: will be housed in this arcade, which caring, honesty, respect and responsi- used to be the church’s mezzanine. Fitness staff will be on hand to supervise the teens as they ROOFING have fun while exercising. Teens will also be able to use the new computer room, which will be outfitted with COMPANY 12 Internet-ready computers. Y information technology staff will be there to help teens as they use education soft- 908-322-6405 ware for SAT preparation and driver’s education, to name a few areas. In the same area as the ar- Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs AEROBIC EXPANSION…At the Westfield cade and computer room is a Certified Trial Attorney Area Y’s main facility on Clark Street, the exist- utility kitchen and hang out ing cardio workout machine room is being ex- room that will be available to Repairs • Gutters panded into a former classroom facing Ferris seniors during the day and www.JonBramnick.com Place. The classroom, above, is being prepared teens at night. Mr. Elsasser for its new use, as the wall (at right) will be torn said there will be “a lot of Free Estimates • Fully Insured down soon to join the rooms. good hangout space in a very

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The interest rate will be adjusted as of the first business day of every month. Minimum 2.75% APY guaranteed until 12/31/05. ©2005 The Town Bank. All rights reserved. Member FDIC 5/05 Page 4 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Tree Preservation Commission TM The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DD Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Responds to Story Allegations New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Editor’s Note: Our reporter called and has no jurisdiction over private trees, Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association left messages on answering machines for such as those in the back yard of 717 with four definitions – only one is correct. Tree Preservation Commission Chairman Hyslip Avenue. Our jurisdiction includes The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Ronald Burkett and Assistant Engineer street trees, park trees, undeveloped lots enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Chris McAloon, twice each for this ar- and teardowns. In this case, because the tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ticle but calls were not returned. Com- trees were to be removed by the home- If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 missioner Craig Stock returned our call owner over which the TPC would have no guess. If you get two – well-read indi- but referred our reporter to Mr. Burkett. A jurisdiction, it was decided to avoid a vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at call to Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan was futile effort by allowing the removal of you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 also not returned. The Westfield Leader the trees during the final stages of con- free time! Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. was denied access twice to the property struction. All words and correct definitions by the homeowner. Photos submitted to Mr. Williams went to great lengths to come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte the newspaper did not show the conten- dig into this issue except for one thing; he Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR tion of the issue. never contacted the chairman or any other Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo TPC member for clarification. This was 1. Erinaceous – Resembling a hedge- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION * * * * * truly an indefensible rush-to-judgment. hog Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly We wish to respond to the news article We understand Mr. Gitter’s concern 2. Acicular – Slender and pointed, like EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS published in The Westfield Leader on over the changing nature of his neighbor- a needle Ben Corbin August 11, 2005 concerning the actions hood. The TPC cares deeply about pre- 3. Icerya – A scale insect that infests of the Westfield Tree Preservation Com- serving trees and takes these issues into SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES the orange plant mission (TPC) pertaining to 717 Hyslip account when considering tree removal 4. Ozostomia – Bad breath One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Avenue. applications. For example, the large tree In that article, Mr. Don Williams re- in front of 717 Hyslip was to be removed, MELLIFEROUS ports allegations made by Mr. Martin but due to the intervention of the TPC, it 1. Producing honey Gitter concerning the “clear-cutting” of was saved. Our jurisdiction, however, 2. Flowing sweetly and smoothly, as in trees in the back yard of that residence. only goes so far and a balance between song Tree Preservation Issues are First, there was no “clear-cutting” of trees. public and private needs must be main- 3. Producing a yellow, strongly-stain- A reasonable number of trees were re- tained. ing substance tained to achieve a balance of aesthetic While we share Mr. Gitter’s concern 4. Entrancing; mesmerizing appearance and the desired space for the about maintaining trees, we would en- CROTALIDAE Important, Sometimes Unclear homeowner’s children to play. courage Mr. Gitter and all Westfield resi- 1. A hard, brittle biscuit Next, Assistant Engineer, Kris dents to get involved in bringing about 2. An electric eel In November 27, 2003 a resident wrote: “As I get anced outcomes. We suggest you contact your elected McAloon, did not recommend that the rules and ordinances that reflect the will 3. The pit vipers ready to move my young family to Westfield next town officials with your questions and concerns. builder submit an amended application of the residents. 4. Relating to or like a sea slug or shell- but was merely seeking clarification of less snail month, I am overjoyed that I am moving to a town Lauren Pass summarized much of this in her Ronald Burkett, Chairman TANIWHA the requirements because the new home- Tom Bigosinski, Commissioner that even has a tree preservation commission. Com- article of November 2003. “Westfield’s tree preser- owner was going to have the trees re- 1. A guardian spirit George Nelson, Commissioner 2. A dragonlike beast in Maori legend ing from the city (Brooklyn), my children, wife and vation ordinance not only establishes the Tree Pres- moved in any event. Westfield Tree Preservation The TPC, or the town for that matter, 3. A nocturnal Australian marsupial. I fell in love with the lush greenery and varied ervation Commission to assist the planning board, Commission Kangaroo rat topography that is found in Westfield. The notion but also sets out requirements for tree removal. A tree 4. A penguin that there is actually a citizen group committed to removal permit is required when a property is being Westfield Resident Thinks Tree Article THREAP 1. To make or look smart; to dress up preserving our trees is extraordinarily comforting.” developed and requires a subdivision or site plan 2. A burrowing rodent that looks like a He wrote that they considered having a large approval. Missed What Is the Real Story mole rat evergreen on the front of the property removed but “A permit is also required when a vacant piece of I am extremely disappointed in the Westfield that you referred to in your e- 3. To confuse or stun with noise were asked to reconsider due to the tree’s inherent land, or subdividable property is being worked on; article that appeared in Thursday’s mail to me, and did not take any position 4. To insist or quarrel Westfield Leader on the tree removal at on the need to preserve mature trees in statuesque beauty, the shade it could afford and the and there is a clause for if 50 percent of the trees were the Hyslip property. The article showed town while accommodating new construc- fact that it had been a part of the local landscape for removed within a three-year period. It also applies no additional research, investigation or tion. Letters to years. Concluding, “the tree now stands proudly where a structure is being demolished. thought from what I provided the council It turns out, I was mistaken in referring and you, did not contain any pictures of to The Leader as the Voice and Con- where it has stood for years.” “The exemptions to this application apply to com- the property - which really is the story - science of the town. the Editor In 1997, the Tree Preservation Commission was mercial nurseries, pruning and removal of trees by that I understood The Leader had taken or Martin Gitter established in Westfield. Other towns have similar utility companies, and the Town of Westfield. A tree that I provided, only peripherally ad- Westfield dressed the larger tree cutting issue in State of New Jersey commissions and ordinances to protect the beauty preservation plan is supposed to be drawn up for all Government Records provided to us by the trees. Our commissions are subdivisions and those projects requiring site plan Reader Seeks Information on Leaf staffed by appointment with knowledgeable, dedi- approvals.” Council Sent a Message cated volunteers devoting considerable time – and According to the town’s ordinance, “in those cir- The Appellate Division of the state Collection Plan as Fall Approaches Superior Court has sent the Govern- often frustrated. In general, the commissions have cumstances where the planning board requires a tree Out biking on the Boulevard tonight, I that The Leader could look into what will ment Records Council (GRC) a mes- no direct power as they are charged with advising, preservation plan be submitted as a condition to its saw a tiny leaf pile in the street. This be happening to the leaves this fall and sage, loud and clear. In overturning a coordinating and recommending. For the most part, approval of an application, the approval of the three reminded me that as Westfield’s leaf col- publish the findings visibly. If we will all ruling by the GRC, the three judges of lection wound down last year, we were be raking and bagging, it would be great the court told the state agency that was decision-making authority rests with planning boards preservation plan by the code enforcement officer or told that in the years to come we might to have some advance notice so that we created to enforce the Open Public and the implementation and enforcement lies with town engineer, as the case may be, shall be a condi- have to bag all of our leaves. I believe Ken could voice our concerns before leaf sea- Records Act to start using the power it town engineers and construction officials. tion that is the subject of the tree preservation plan. Marsh was quoted in The Leader as say- son is actually upon us. was given by the law. ing that he was looking into ways around Thanks for any light you can shed on The Appellate Division ruling, made It’s a difficult challenge to understand the many The town engineer or code enforcement officer shall this environmental regulation and would this matter. public on August 2, stemmed from a rules, terminology and procedures, particularly with consult with the tree preservation commission in work diligently to continue the old sys- GRC decision on March 14, 2004, that tem. Jim Block the substantial degree of development; subdivisions, connection with the approval of the tree preservation Westfield denied civic activist John Paff’s request Now as fall approaches, I was hoping to look at records related to a $1,764.92 tear-downs and new home construction. Enforce- plan.” judgment that the state Department of ment seems equally elusive. Most everyone agrees Though the commission may make recommenda- Resident Says Peyton’s Editorial is Labor (DOL) took against then Pater- that trees are good and asphalt is bad – with respect tions, the planning board is not bound by their report. son Municipal Court Judge Gladys Mendoza Garbin. to the quality of life in our private homes. If an application is approved and physical changes Wrong About Town User Fees In June of 2003, Paff had asked the Trees provide many benefits to our quality of life are to be made to the plans, they must be resubmitted Paul Peyton’s editorial compares the remember when a organization uses the DOL for records related to the judg- as referenced in town ordinances. Some of these are: to the planning board for approval. If, upon inspec- new fees instituted by the Town of picnic area, the general public is left out. ment, which arose out of Garbin’s de- Westfield to Jim McGreevey and the pay- None of the fees mentioned in the edi- linquent payments to the state’s Unem- Air pollution prevention, sound barriers, shade, tion, the plan was not followed, the code enforce- to-play that is going on in Trenton. Noth- torial are excessive, and none of the fees ployment Compensation fund. beauty, flood prevention and erosion control. ment officer can withhold the certificate of occu- ing could be further from the truth. are going to anyone’s pocket. All money DOL official Frederick S. Cohen, Esq. The Westfield ordinance says, “It is absolutely pancy. They can also issue a stop work order should None of the fees proposed by the town collected is going to the town for the denied Paff’s request without identify- goes to any political party. These fees benefit of all. ing the types of records that were within essential to our citizens to remove pollution from our they find that the plan is not being followed during only help to hold down our already high As a long term Westfield resident and Garbin’s file. Paff then asked the GRC air. It takes approximately 20 mature trees to clean construction. taxes. A $25 per hour fee to use the a retiree we should be asking ourselves if to require the DOL, “to identify and the air of gases produced from vehicular traffic Fines shall be no more than $500 and be assessed gazebo in Mindowaskin Park for wed- we would prefer seeing a small fee being describe the documents contended to be ding photos helps offset the administra- paid for the private use of parks and confidential” so that he could have, “a consuming five gallons of gasoline. Healthy trees per tree, per day, or a penalty of 30 days in county jail tive costs for the Town in reserving the public buildings would we prefer paying basis upon which he can mount his greatly assist in this battle against air pollution since can be assessed. After that trees must be replaced and area. more in taxes? challenge to the denial.” The GRC re- moist tree foliage traps dust and soot particles until each must be at least four feet above the ground and Charging organizations a fee to use the Thomas Lienhard buffed Paff’s request and held, in es- picnic areas in the parks is reasonable, Westfield sence, that it would simply accept the rain washes them away. have a Diameter Breast Height (DBH) of one half of Cohen’s word that the records were “Properly planted and nurtured trees are also needed the tree that was removed. Or the violator can con- Hopefully, Horrible Experience Is confidential. since they create sound barriers which help in the tribute the amount of money necessary to purchase In a decision delivered by Appellate Judge Jane Grall, the court ruled that reduction of the noise level made by vehicular traf- and plant replacement trees. Isolated Incident in Westfield the GRC improperly stated that it lacked fic, trains and air traffic. Shade and ornamental trees The ordinance also sets out the functions of the I am a lifelong Westfield resident and that the service was rude and that is one jurisdiction to decide the matter, provide shade, beauty and grace to the Town. Trees commission. They are to work with the code en- wish to share with you are truly unfortu- thing. However, feeling threatened by a wrongly accepted the DOL’s “blanket nate experience my wife recently had merchant in a downtown with such a and conclusionary assertion” that all also act as barriers to surface water flow and soil forcement officer in reviewing all applications and with an establishment in downtown wonderful reputation is quite another. I the records in Garbin’s file were confi- erosion which, without the proper control, could make recommendations to the planning board for Westfield. It was supposed to be a nice hope that this restaurant owner, and he dential and misinterpreted the law re- become a problem.” removal plans. The commission is also supposed to night out with a few other ladies for my knows who he is, takes a page from the garding privacy of DOL records. sister’s bachelorette party. rest of the long term owners in town like “The GRC erred in concluding that it From time to time as this week, there are impas- perform on site inspections of all applications before They decided to go to a Italian restau- Ferraro’s, Cosimo’s, Theresa’s and the lacked jurisdiction,” Judge Grall wrote. sioned letters from neighbors when trees are re- the planning board. In addition, they are to create an rant downtown to enjoy a nice dinner and Northside Trattoria and starts to treat his “This court has recognized the GRC’s moved to make way for construction. Several infor- inventory of trees on vacant land and subdividable some wine with friends. When they got to patrons with dignity and respect. significant role in the administration of the restaurant they were told rather harshly I truly hope that this is an isolated OPRA. It should not be limited by the mative letters from Westfield Tree Preservation Com- lots. They also must recommend a species list to the that they did not have a reservation. Upon incident and is not a standard of practice GRC’s unduly narrow view of its au- mission members have also been published. It’s an town and participate in developing tree planting trying to determine if an error had been at this establishment or any store in our thority to adjudicate. The GRC has the issue that often invokes emotion and that is sur- plans for the town. made, the owner - an older not so gentle- downtown. It would be horrible to have responsibility to mediate, investigate man - proceeded to become enraged, ac- the actions of one man ruin a downtown and adjudicate complaints filed by per- rounded by procedural confusion. We support the efforts of the Westfield Tree Pres- cusing her of calling him a liar, used that has such a wonderful reputation state sons who are denied access to govern- Regardless of the emotion and confusion, we ervation Commission in saving the town’s stock of profanity towards the party while telling and even countrywide. ment records.” believe the towns must continue to vigorously act on large, older trees. It is critical that developers work them to leave his restaurant and kicked Our thanks to the Lime restaurant for Richard Gutman, a solo practitioner the wine that they had brought in. taking in these ladies and providing them based in Montclair, argued the case on sound tree preservation policies. Communication with the TCP to do all they can to preserve our trees My wife felt so threatened by this ag- with wonderful food and service after Paff’s behalf. “The GRC did not do its and knowledge are keys to assuring fair and bal- for future generations. gressive act that she and the rest of the such a bad experience. job,” he said. “The GRC gave the state party left the restaurant horrified. Robert Toth agency a free pass. The GRC rubber- We have all gone out to dinner and felt Westfield stamped the state agency’s position. The same law office represented both the Defendant DOL and the adjudicat- “In Case of Emergency” Cell Phone ing body, the GRC. The Attorney General’s office had a conflict of inter- Campaign Will Help Save Lives est. We never know when we might fall ill could interact with drugs administered in “The DOL knew what the statute while away from home, become inca- the ambulance or emergency room, and said,” Gutman continued, “but instead pacitated in a motor vehicle accident or even allergies. of using the standard of the statute, the even a mass-casualty incident. ICE is free and easy to use, but it’s not DOL used a standard of its own creation To help emergency officials contact a foolproof. Password-protected cell which had no legal basis. The DOL victim’s loved ones, there is a new system phones might prohibit access to the infor- knowingly violated the statute.” called ICE. The “In Case of Emergency” mation, or an accident might render a cell Richard Gutman, Esq. campaign encourages cell phone users to phone inoperable. Martin O’Shea, NJFOG program emergency-contact information Nevertheless, the non-profit New Jer- John Paff, bartender.org into their phones under the ICE listing. This sey State First Aid Council, which repre- could allow emergency responders and sents more than 20,000 Emergency Medi- hospital staffs to access contacts and cal Services (EMS) volunteers through- Deadlines quickly alert family or friends. out New Jersey, endorses the ICE cam- General News - Friday 4pm It also might help rescuers obtain vital paign and urges New Jersey residents to medical information about a patient who use it. It could help save precious time Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm cannot convey the information him/her- and lives. Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm self. ICE could provide details about a David Schimmel Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm victim’s medical history, medications that Wayne Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm President Must Explain Iraq War To Reach Us E-Mail - [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 Motives To Ms. Sheehan and Nation Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 We are writing to show support for Cindy We have yet to receive a worthy expla- PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Sheehan. She is the mother of a soldier slain nation of why we invaded Iraq and for in Iraq in 2004. Cindyis camped out in what cause our troops continue to die. It is Submittal Formats Crawford, TX, asking to speak with Presi- time that the President honestly answers Email Photos in color dent Bush while he vacations. some hard questions, asked not only by Email Ads as pdf files in color We, like Cindy, want to hear the Presi- one grieving mother, but also by a major- Please spell & grammar check dent explain, “for what noble cause her ity of the American people. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 18, 2005 Page 5 Newspaper Interns Reflect on Summer and Say Goodbye Never Imagined I’d Cover Internship Was Great Lesson Professional Sports In Community Journalism By David Riggs multiple assignments per issue which By Cassie Lo interviewing up-and-coming poets and Boston University Class of ‘08 made me feel even more a part of the College of the Holy Cross Class of ‘08 members of rock bands, I was given the ****** process of putting out the paper on a ****** opportunity to write for every section of Prior to working for The Westfield weekly basis. The stories were interest- I expected to spend my summer stuff- the newspaper. Each of the editors; Horace Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing and fun to cover. The best story I ing envelopes and filing papers. Instead, I Corbin, Paul Peyton, Dave Corbin, Mike Times this summer, my experience was in covered by far though was the Westfield was helping with page layouts, writing Pollack and Suzette Stalker, has helped sports journalism as a sports page editor Memorial Day Parade. editorials and calling local mayors during me improve my writing in one way or in high school and as a sports writer at my I had already interviewed the Grand my first few days as a Leader/Times in- another, and I want to thank them for that. college newspaper. Marshal of the parade a week earlier, tern. As one of the entertainment page The others; Fred Lecomte, Mike The Leader gave me the opportunity to which gave me most of my background editors for the Westfield High School Hi’s Bartiromo, Ben Corbin, Rob Connelly do comprehensive work in all areas of information for my story. While I have Eye and a copyeditor for my college’s and Karen Hinds, were also very helpful news; from straightforward front page attended the Memorial Day Parade many newspaper, The Crusader, I thought I’d and made me feel like a member of staff stories, to human interest stories and fea- times as a 12-year resident of Westfield, Don Williams Michelle Kuppersmith be prepared for my job at The Leader. I almost immediately. To my fellow interns tures about our community. I gained a new perspective on it as a was wrong; this experience has taught me Donny Williams, David Riggs and As soon as I joined The Leader, every reporter, rather then just a spectator. so much more about journalism than I Michelle Kuppersmith – thanks for mak- staff member made me feel welcome, not Covering the parade allowed me to Intern Looks Back on Two ever could have imagined. ing my days entertaining. only by their kindness, but also their write a story, take photographs and enjoy The highlight of my internship came While I sometimes went on late night expectation that I would immediately be the festivities, which is truly the best type unsuspectedly in the beginning of July. assignments such as the Harry Potter mid- ready to edit stories and write my own. of assignment. Years With The Leader/Times As we watched the Today show in the night party and WHS’ post graduation Even though it was only my first day on Photojournalism was never an area that office on the morning of the London bomb- party, The Bash, and had to work over- the job, I was copy-editing articles that I worked in at my high school or college By Don Williams love so much to provide the people with ings, Sean Baran’s picture popped up on time, it really paid off. I had so much fun were to go in that week’s issue. It meant newspaper, but I was eager to try. While Davidson College Class of ‘08 accurate and intriguing coverage of im- the screen. Having been on various swim this summer, and working at The Leader a lot to me that they had enough trust in many of my assignments have been pub- ****** portant local news. I have truly felt my- teams with Sean for years, I was given the was definitely better than all of my friends’ my abilities to let me go right to work. lished articles, several others involved When I was in kindergarten, I “dis- self become part of the staff, working opportunity to write the article about him. summer jobs! My first assignment was an investiga- only pictures. One particular photo as- covered” an old typewriter in my base- day after day beside these people, watch- I called him to set up the interview, and I returned to Holy Cross to begin Resi- tive news story, which is an area of report- signment I enjoyed was going out to Ca- ment. After watching my father pore ing as my friend Michael Pollack, who he was able to make time for me between dent Assistant training yesterday, and I ing that I have very little experience in. I noe Brook Country Club in Summit to over the pages of his newspaper every showed me the ropes during my first his interviews with Katie Couric and Larry miss the chaos and jokes of the newsroom didn’t quite know how to approach it at take pictures of a qualifying round for the morning, I decided I should give news days as an intern, became part of the King. already. My sophomore classes start on first, but Assignment Editor Paul Peyton British Open. reporting a try. The fruits of my effort editorial staff. Our extensive tour of the Newark Mu- August 31, and I’m looking forward to helped me find the right sources and de- I would have never imagined being never made it past my kitchen table, but The best part about being an intern is seum in late July was another perk of my getting involved with The Crusader in velop good questions for them. After the able to cover professional sports as an twelve years later I showed up at the the multi-faceted hands-on experience I internship. We were able to enjoy jazz in September. Hopefully my lessons at The first phone call I made for the story, I felt intern with a local town newspaper, but door of The Westfield Leader and The have received. I have worked at laying the garden and then were given a very Leader will pay off and I’ll be able to confident in how to acquire the right Publisher Horace Corbin offered it to me. Times, fresh out of high school and eager out pages, editing press releases and thorough tour of some interesting exhib- tackle some more difficult assignments information. From then on, I looked to get He knew that I love to cover sports, and as from my experience at the high school suggesting editorials and cartoons. I have its. As the photographer on that trip, I was this year. I learned how to write all kinds similar types of stories, because I had soon as he got an invitation to the event, newspaper Hi’s Eye to become a “real” filed invoices with Karen, refilled news- given special privileges by Westfield resi- of articles, conduct phone interviews with been taught how to tackle them. he asked me if I would be willing to take reporter. paper boxes with Rob, attended a rally in dent and curator Christa Clarke and her important political figures, handle com- Following my first story, I received some pictures. It was my first opportu- Horace Corbin and then-Assignment Scotch Plains and interviewed Congress- colleagues and was able to take my cam- plaints from unsatisfied residents and take nity, as an aspiring sports journalist, to Editor Lauren Pass set me to work right man Mike Ferguson. In June, I inter- era into exhibits that are usually not al- informative photographs during my ten Fowler Graduates cover professional sports and it was an away, assigning me to cover local meet- viewed Revolutionary War soldiers at lowed to be photographed. weeks with The Leader, and I can’t wait to amazing experience. ings, take photographs, and even write the Battle of Springfield’s reenactment. From attending local board meetings to do it all again next summer. From William Smith One of the best parts of working at The the week’s editorial. The entire staff of The next day, I interviewed lawyers at a WESTFIELD — Jennifer M. Leader/Times is that, even as an intern, the newspaper treated me as a profes- modern day “battle” in Springfield as Fowler, of Westfield, was one of 261 great stories were consistently available sional and an equal, and before long I two Westfield residents came before a Former Freelance Writer Gains graduating seniors at the 2005 Com- and offered to me. I imagined newspaper found my place as one of the team. judge facing charges from a rally during internships to be strictly copy-editing jobs, When I found myself home over my President Bush’s visit to Westfield, a mencement exercises held on Sun- but Horace Corbin lets his interns write college winter and spring breaks, I was visit I happened to be in town for as The New Perspective as an Intern day, May 15, at William Smith Col- articles, develop stories, and bring new called into the office to help out on Leader and Times hosted a number of lege in Geneva, New York. ideas to the paper, as well as copy-edit. ongoing projects such as This Is Westfield state and local politicians in our office in By Michelle Kuppersmith Someone got arrested? I probably knew The occasion marked the 94th I would like to take this opportunity to and to provide extra manpower in the March. Brown University Class of ‘09 about it a week before it went into the Commencement of William Smith thank Horace Corbin and Paul Peyton for office. The small staff of ten full-time The best part about working for a local ****** paper. Someone got fired from a public College, founded in 1908. The cer- giving me the chance to work with The employees does the work of thirty, as newspaper is being connected to the lo- My summer was certainly different this office? Chances are, I knew that too. Work- emony was held jointly with Hobart Leader/Times. It has been an excellent everyone uses their many talents to do cal community, to have first-hand ac- year than it has been in the past. For the ing at The Leader made me the entertain- College, founded in 1822, which experience and I’ve learned a lot from several jobs at once. cess to the people who make the news seven years previous to this one, I was a ment finder for my group of friends due to graduated 172 students. them. I look forward to my final few Returning for a second summer at the and to take an active role in bringing that camper and staff member at a sleep away the hundreds of press releases about con- Fowler, daughter of Thomas and weeks with the paper and hope that I will newspaper, I have found the same won- news to the public. camp in upstate New York. This year, certs, plays, readings and performances we Karen Fowler, received a Bachelor be able to return next summer. derful people still serving the towns they I could not have better advisors in my however, I decided I was ready for a change, receive in the office every week. There of Arts degree in Women’s Studies. transition to becoming a professional so I came to work for The Westfield Leader were some days where it seemed as if there She was nominated into the Eta journalist than Horace Corbin, and work- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. was very little going on news wise, and Sigma Phi Society, and was on the ing with the rest of the staff has been I’ve been writing Student View articles then a crime or a major political story came William Smith swim team. absolutely wonderful. I also want to thank for the Arts & Entertainment section since up and things got interesting again. Former White House press secre- you, the readers, for giving a kid a chance 10th grade and wrote some student reac- The offices here are constantly buzzing. and reading my articles as I have grown tion articles during my senior year, but I Politicians and community leaders stop by tary and political analyst Dee Dee on a regular basis, and they all seem to Myers was the Commencement over the experience. was never really introduced to the inner As I head back for a second year at workings The Leader offices. For starters, know our publisher, Horace Corbin, per- speaker. She advised graduates to Davidson College in North Carolina, I I finally got to learn who everyone is in the sonally. These visitors gave the office ex- take risks, expect the unexpected – look forward to using my experience at office, instead of having them as just face- citement on a daily basis. including failure – and learn from my college newspaper. When I miss the less names on the other end of the tele- Now I’m heading off to school as a mistakes. She also spoke to them action at home, though, I’ll be eagerly phone. I found out that the real deadline freshman, but working with experienced about new opportunities. awaiting my copy of The Westfield was Wednesday, even though it’s always college students has definitely put me more “By finishing college, you now Leader in the mail. better to have your articles done ahead of at ease. I’m not sure yet what I want to do have access to the kinds of opportu- time, of course. All in all, working here has in terms of a career, but I’m certainly glad nities reserved only for those with On the Net at been great. I don’t envy my friends and that I worked at The Leader. It was a great degrees. Today, you have options their retail or camp jobs, because I get to experience, but now I’m ready to finally you simply didn’t have yesterday,” goleader.com find out everything first as member of the get on my way to college and start my Myers said. David Riggs Cassie Lo local paper. freshman year.

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PUBLICATION Korean War Vets, Troop 72 Salute Eagle Kevin Devaney WESTFIELD – On July 27, the shirt emblazoned with a photograph New Jersey Korean War Veterans of the memorial, and a scholarship Association and the New Jersey De- check from KWVA Chapter No. 53. partment of Veterans Affairs honored This event followed Kevin’s Boy Kevin Devaney of Westfield for his Scout Eagle Court of Honor that was work in creating, funding and build- held July 22, marking the official ing the Westfield Korean War Memo- conclusion of his Eagle project. Kevin rial as the service component of his received his Eagle pin and certificate Boy Scout Eagle Project. at the Troop No. 72 ceremony held at The memorial is located across the The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. street from the Monument to Veter- The ceremony was followed by a ans of World War I and the September reception at the Devaney home. 11 memorial, at the intersection of Kevin’s godfather, Dominick East Broad Street and North Avenue. Anfuso, a Vice President with Simon The veterans were gathered at the & Schuster, was the guest speaker at New Jersey Korean War Memorial on the Court of Honor, which was led by the boardwalk in Atlantic City for the William Treut. 52nd Anniversary Commemoration Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, of the Korean War Armistice and George Gross of the Westfield Chap- Commemorative Medal Ceremony. ter of the Sons of the American Revo- Commander Richard Alexander, lution, and Alfred Riker, Jr. of Korean War Veterans Association Westfield’s American Legion post (KWVA) of Union County, Chapter also spoke, recognizing Kevin’s ac- DR. AND MRS. PATRICK JOHN ROWAN No. 53, presented Kevin with a Cer- complishments. Steve Daurio, Troop (She is the former Ms. Dryden Barclay Watner) MR. AND MRS. CURT ANTHONY CIMEI tificate of Appreciation that included No. 72 Committee Chairman, pre- (She is the former Miss Leslie Blair Bridgman) an artist’s rendition of the Westfield sented the Eagle Charge. Many scouts, memorial and Kevin saluting; a framed family members and friends were on photograph of the monument; a T- hand to help celebrate the milestone. Ms. Dryden B. Watner Miss Leslie Blair Bridgman Weds Dr. Patrick J. Rowan Ms. Dryden Barclay Watner, the last September. Mrs. Deborah Will- Weds Curt Anthony Cimei daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael iams, Mrs. Bonnie Danser and Mrs. Miss Leslie Blair Bridgman of New ried her mother’s lovebird, GiGi, in a Watner of Westfield, was married on Haley O’Brien hosted a bridal shower York City, the daughter of Mrs. Stephen pretty wooden birdcage. Sunday, August 7, to Dr. Patrick John at Mrs. O’Brien’s Westfield home. A B. Palmer of Westhampton Beach, N.Y. A memorial torch was lit in memory Rowan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. second shower was hosted by the and Vero Beach, Fla. and stepdaughter of the bride’s father. A Wedding Com- Robert Rowan of Clifton. bride’s college friend, Ms. Jennifer of Mr. Palmer, was married on Satur- pass, created by the bride’s mother, The late afternoon ceremony took Barba, at the home of the bride’s day, June 4, to Curt Anthony Cimei of was presented to the couple, with four place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian parents. San Francisco, Calif. He is the son of directional indicators of a successful Church in Hamilton, Bermuda, with The rehearsal party was a seaside Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Cimei of marriage: North for Faith, East for the Reverend Duncan Jeffrey offici- barbecue, given by the bridegroom’s Westfield and Bonita Springs, Fla. The Friendship, South for Fair Fighting ating. A reception followed at The parents, at Long Beach at the Mid bride also is the daughter of the late and West for Forgiveness. Coral Beach and Tennis Club in Ocean Club in Tuckers Town, Ber- Edward C. Bridgman, Jr. Friends of the couple recited verses Paget, Bermuda. muda on Saturday, August 6. The Reverend Christopher David from a poem entitled “Apache Song.” Given in marriage by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Rowan will spend of St. Mark’s Church in Westhampton John Kessler of Westfield, a friend of the bride wore a lace, modified A-line two-and-a-half weeks on a wedding officiated at the late afternoon cer- the bridegroom, did a reading during dress with a pink zinnia in her hair. trip to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. emony, which was held on the beach the ceremony. Her bouquet was comprised of pink Upon their return to New York, they in Westhampton. A reception fol- The bride is a graduate of The zinnias, handed to her by her friends will celebrate their marriage at a sec- lowed at La Ronde Beach Club in Chapin School in New York and the ARTISTIC TRIBUTE…Eagle Scout Kevin Devaney is pictured with Richard as she walked down the aisle. ond reception at the Echo Lake Coun- Westhampton Beach. University of Delaware. An artist, she Alexander, Commander of the Korean War Veterans Association of Union Mrs. Deborah Williams of Potomac, try Club in Westfield with friends and Given in marriage by her mother was formerly the Associate Director County Chapter No. 53. The two are holding a drawing done by a member of the Md., the bride’s childhood neighbor, family members who were unable to and half-brother, Dr. Peter Bridgman of Portraits, Inc. in Manhattan, N.Y. New Jersey State Korean War Veterans Association, based on a collage that was the Matron of Honor. attend the Bermuda festivities. of Yarmouth, Me., the bride had Ms. A graduate of Westfield High appeared in The Westfield Leader-Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times following the Michael Rowan of Rivervale was The couple will reside in Manhat- Christine Sperry of New York, a School and Duke University, the dedication ceremony of the Westfield Korean War Memorial on November 11, his brother’s best man. Cregg Watner tan, N.Y. friend, as her Maid of Honor. Kevin bridegroom received his Master of 2004. The artist is Martin Farricker of Brick, also a Korean War veteran. of Dallas, Tex., the bride’s brother, Cimei of Annandale served as his Business Administration degree from and James Baker of Yonkers, N.Y., Library Invites Teens brother’s best man. The Wharton Business School at the the bridegroom’s brother-in-law, were Instead of a bouquet, the bride car- University of Pennsylvania. 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She graduated from Duke 6:30 p.m. Hiking Club offers a regular schedule becue the night before the wedding at versation Hour” series when mem- agency’s new building at 290 Broad University in Durham, N.C. with a This meeting will be a “Junk Food of hiking and bicycling activities, most the Hidden Mill in Remsenburg, N.Y. bers of the public will have an op- Street in Summit. Bachelor of Science degree in Psy- Fest for Teens,” during which at- of which take place in central and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G. portunity to meet with SAGE Fall session dates are Wednesdays, chology and received a Master of tendees will participate in “name northern New Jersey. Buhrendorf, formerly of Westfield and Eldercare Executive Director September 14, October 19 and No- Arts degree, also in Psychology, from that candy bar” and bubble gum Membership dues are $10 per year. now of Little Compton, R.I., hosted a Jacqueline Vogelmann. vember 16. 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N.Y. at Sister Pat’s Kids Camp, held from most is that the majority of the at the “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street. “The ideal case is we find a gener- July 31 to August 6, which has a special campers are very ill. Camp pro- Anyone interested in the club is wel- ous construction company that will connection to Westfield through its vides an opportunity for them to be come to attend. just donate a 20-foot trailer to us that dedicated volunteers. away from the hospital and partici- Plans are already underway for the is in good shape,” said Mark Dooley, Now in its 20th year, Sister Pat’s pate in activities they don’t nor- club’s 2005 Christmas tree sale, ac- 2005-2006 Club President. He said provides a week away from the troubles mally get to do. Many campers ex- cording to Bill Scott, the “Yard Boss” the organization hopes to replace its and worries experienced by children pressed an interest in swimming, for this year’s event. “We placed our existing trailer to provide a warm with cancer, sickle cell anemia and because they haven’t had any expo- order for this year back in June for respite for volunteers, some of whom various other blood disorders. sure to pools prior to coming to about 1,800 trees. This is a stretch for need to bring their children to the lot, Strictly volunteer-run, the camp’s camp. our cash flow, as we have been trying as well as members of youth organi- GIRLS’ NIGHT…Volunteer staff members, pictured left to right, Erin O’Connor, staff members are mostly parishioners By the end of the week, most to save to buy a new trailer for the tree zations the club sponsors who also Meg Driscoll, Maureen Hughes and Jackie DeLaFuente, accompany a young at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church don’t want to leave their new friends lot,” said Mr. Scott. help out at the annual tree sale. camper, second from left, for some games in the recreation room at Sister Pat’s in Westfield, while the children are and the freedom that they are able to “Anyone who has shopped for a To help kick off the new season, the Camp in Esopus, N.Y. The camp is staffed mostly by parishioners from St. Helen’s patients at Columbia Presbyterian Hos- experience at camp. club will hold its annual Family Pic- Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. pital in New York City. “Some of my favorite camp Center for Hope Posts nic and Pig Roast on Sunday, October Doctors and nurses from Columbia memories are seeing the kids that 2. Prospective members are invited to Presbyterian spend the week at camp, started coming when they were re- Trip to Christmas Show attend. Willow Grove Announces administering medications and treat- ally sick and only four or five years SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center Last year, the club committed ing ailments that campers experience. old and now all of a sudden they are for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care $100,000 to the “Y”’s Capital Fund, This year’s camp theme was “Holly- healthy, beautiful teenagers,” said has announced that a trip is planned which is helping to pay for the new Church Growth Workshop wood on the Hudson,” with most pro- Scotch Plains resident and camp for Saturday, November 19, to the East Broad Street building. The dedi- gram leaders incorporating movies and coordinator Moria Cappio. Sight and Sound Theatre in Pennsyl- cation ceremony will take place at 3 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Outreach Theological Seminary, will lead this the glamour of Hollywood into their “The best part of it is that they vania Dutch Country for the Miracle p.m. on October 2. To meet this obli- Team at the Willow Grove Presbyte- introductional study. There is a sug- projects throughout the week. have this one week of fun doing of Christmas Show. gation, the club is seeking new mem- rian Church in Scotch Plains has in- gested $5 donation, and lunch will be A dance on Friday night featured a regular kid stuff. So many of them All proceeds will benefit the Cen- bers and additional donations. vited members of the public, includ- served. red carpet, disco ball, and counselors really spend 51 other weeks in the ter for Hope Hospice, which serves Anyone with information regarding ing those from other church commu- Anyone interested in attending the waving flashlights in an attempt to give hospital, and here they get to be the needs of terminally ill individuals a trailer is asked to email nities, to attend a workshop on Sun- workshop is asked to call the church the campers the celebrity treatment. regular kids,” she added. “Camp is and their families. For trip reserva- [email protected]. Fur- day, August 21, at 11:30 a.m. regard- office during morning hours, Mon- During the week at camp, the young- special because it replaces a routine tions or information, please call Anne ther information about the club is avail- ing opportunities for growth and re- day through Friday, at (908) 232- sters, who are divided by age and gen- week with one filled with fun and Greeve at (908) 272-8796. able at www.westfieldnj.com/ysmen. vitalization. 5678, e-mail [email protected] or der, are involved in many activities adventures.” The workshop, based on the book visit Willow Grove’s website at including arts and crafts, woodshop, The camp is named for a nun “Natural Church Development” by www.scotchplains.com/wgpc.The fishing and boating, hemp jewelry who, although stricken with cancer Christian Schwarz, will follow the 10 Willow Grove Church is located at making, cooking, photography and herself, was dedicated to helping ill Jillian Hobson Earns Gold a.m. worship service. Participants will 1961 Raritan Road. Irish dancing. youngsters. explore the eight factors common to Babysitting will be available in the This year, the eldest campers (ages Donations can be sent to St. Helen’s growing churches, based on exten- Children’s Ark if requested in ad- 12 to 14) took a day trip to learn some Roman Catholic Church, Attention: With Water Safety Project sive research involving 1,000 con- vance. Individuals are asked to let the trapeze tricks. Those ages 10 and 11, Sister Pat’s Kids Camp. For more gregations across six continents. church know if they will need child meanwhile, traveled to nearby Fun YMCA on National Healthy Kids information, please contact Moria WESTFIELD – The Girl Scouts of Maryjane Finne, a member of the care and the ages of the children they Central, where they played miniature Cappio at [email protected]. Washington Rock Council and the Day. Willow Grove Presbyterian Church will bring so appropriate activities for golf and arcade games. Westfield Girl Scout community rec- Jillian conducted four safety dem- and student at the New Brunswick them can be arranged. “I loved every aspect of camp. There Red Cross Continues ognized Jillian onstrations that in- was so much going on every day that Hobson on May 31 cluded reaching as- the week flew by. The campers never August CPR Courses with the Gold Award sists, throwing assists, Service League Posts Dates give up; they’re always into everything safety slides into wa- COUNTY – The American Red – the highest award and they have such high spirits. It’s Cross Tri-County Chapter will con- bestowed in Girl ter and lifejacket great to see them having so much fun,” safety. duct two additional courses in Car- Scouting. For Thrift Shop Bag Sales said Westfield resident and Sister Pat’s diopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). To attain the Gold The daughter of counselor Tara Meagher. Mark and Traecy SCOTCH PLAINS – The soiled or out of date are recycled to Adult CPR, Child CPR, Infant Award, a candidate Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service clothing bins and not put out for sale. During the evenings, the entire camp CPR and First Aid will be offered must demonstrate Hobson, Jillian is a participated in an assortment of pro- member of Troop League’s Thrift Shop, located at 1730 The shop will be closed for two this Saturday, August 20, from 8:30 leadership, strength East Second Street in Scotch Plains, weeks and will reopen on Tuesday, grams. The first night was theme night, a.m. to 6 p.m. at the American Red of character, com- No. 55 and has been where campers traveled from station to a Girl Scout for 12 will finish up its summer season with September 6, completely restocked Cross office at 332 West Front Street mitment to excel- a week of Bag Sales. with new and gently-used clothing station to play games related to mov- in Plainfield. Some or all portions lence and service to years. ies. Tuesday night was a camp field trip An honor roll stu- Sales will begin this Saturday, Au- and accessories for the fall season. of the course may be taken. the community, as gust 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and The Thrift Shop is a volunteer ser- to the local bowling alley; Wednesday CPR/AED for the Professional well as exemplify dent at Westfield was a campfire, and Thursday night High School, Jillian continue Tuesday through Friday, vice organization managed by the Rescuer will take place Saturday, the ideals of the Girl August 23 to 26, also from 10 a.m. to Service League’s 55 members. Pro- was Field Night. August 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Scout movement. is a member of the Each day at Morning Gathering, a Jillian Hobson high school’s cross 1 p.m. Besides merchandise already ceeds from the Thrift Shop are do- the American Red Cross office at 16 Individuals must ad- on display, more stock will be added nated back into the community. For new movie or concept from a film was Jefferson Avenue in Elizabeth. ditionally complete and lead a com- country, track and la- introduced. Monday’s discussion of crosse teams. Additionally, she vol- daily as room permits. 2004-2005, the league donated To register for the courses or to munity service project. According to a Service League $35,000. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 CROWLEY, GOULD BLAST 3-RUN HRS; CHEZ, SOLO HR ‘Geeks’ Answer Call, Capture SP ‘A’ Division Softball Title SEE GAME 3 STORY AFTER GAME 2 STORY ON PAGE 10

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times REBORN TO BECOME 2005 CHAMPS…Cepp’s Vets, the “B” division champs of the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League defeated Sofa Kings, 13-4 on August 9. Back together again are: Steve Pepe, Maurice Ramsey, Paul Santo, Tom Valley, Steve Levin, Mike Panacchio, Steve Pepe, Tony Mineo, Joe Cepp, Brian Link, Joe Cunha, O.J. Simpson and Ed Gutierrez. GUTIERREZ, CUNHA GET 4 RBI; DEL DONNE, 3 RBI Reborn Cepp’s Vets Squash Sofa Kings, 13-4, for Crown

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times By FRED LECOMTE cluding a triple, and combined for fense plays, including three double A LOT OF ACTION AT HOME PLATE…Geeks on Call captain Neil Kauffman, right, barrels safely home as Dunellen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times four RBI. Tom Valley cracked three plays, which occurred in the first, Hotel’s Greg McComb considers a throw to first base in Game 2 at JerseylandWeichert Field. Dormant for a decade, Cepp’s Vets hits, including a triple, and scored second and seventh innings. Weichert reunited and claimed supremacy in two runs. Tony Mineo had a triple and “We won the championship with the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball three RBI. O.J. Simpson reached base this team in 1981 and won it six more ‘CHEZ’ GOES 3-FOR-4 WITH 3 RUNS SCORED, 2 RBI League B Division by popping the twice and scored and Paul Santo times after that. Ten years later, Joe springs out of the Sofa Kings, 13-4, in rapped three singles. Brian Link had Cepparullo put the team back together, Championship Game 2 at Brookside a single and two RBI. Pitcher Mike served as the coach, the leader and Park in Scotch Plains on August 9. Panachio banged a single, scored a probably the team MVP,” explained Dunellen Hotel Scores Twice Cepp’s Vets bashed 20 hits and run and tossed a 12-hitter in the nine- Mineo. “We knew that some of our were led by Ed Gutierrez and Joe inning classic. natural skills would come back and Cunha who each went 4-for-4, in- Cepp’s Vets exhibited brilliant de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 In Ninth to Burn Geeks, 7-6 GITTLEMAN STEALS SHOW WITH 3 HOMERS, 7 RBI By DAVID B. CORBIN had two singles and an RBI. Keith put up four runs in the top of the first Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Getz had two singles and two RBI, inning and the Hotel men answered Dunellen Hotel kept its doors open pitcher Phil Keenan had two singles with three runs. Geek Poillon walked, St. Anne Softballers Batter and its hopes alive after scoring two and an RBI and Jon Aleade doubled Jerry Waters singled and Kauffman runs in the bottom of the ninth inning for the game’s only extra-base hit. walked to load the bases. Nies and to burn Geeks on Call, 7-6, in Game Geek Mark Nies had two singles Crowley lofted RBI sac flies then 2 of the best-of-three championship and two RBI, Neil Kauffman walked Tumolo and Emidio Monaco followed Shorthanded Aloysius, 21-6 series in the A Division of the Scotch three times, singled and scored twice with RBI singles. Hotel men Fran Plains Men’s Softball League at and Pete Poillon singled and scored Maggio and Kevin Byelick both Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on once. Jon Crowley had a pair of RBI tapped singles, Chez poked an RBI By FRED LECOMTE pace for St. Anne. John Esposito ecuted three double plays. August 9. The Geeks won Game 1 the sacrifice flies, Rob Tumolo had an single, Smith hit an RBI sac fly and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times banged a three-run homer and a St. Aloysius scraped together 10 evening before in a 21-10 slugfest. RBI single and scored once and Dave Getz grounded an RBI single through The visiting St. Anne’s softball team triple, while Tom McGall had three hits against pitcher Barattucci and “It was a hitting fest last night. Eckert ripped two singles in his three second. offered no mercy in a 21-6 roughing hits and 4 RBI. Bob Cihanowyz was led by Joe DeChiaro, who They would score three, we would at bats. “We won the inning. Let’s get a up of St. Aloysius at Brookside Park flirted with the cycle as he tripled, pounded two homers and scored three score four then they would score and The game echoed a similar tune as couple more,” suggested Pelazzolo. in Scotch Plains on August 11. Tak- doubled and singled. Dave runs in his three plate appearances. we would score,” described John the previous evening when the Geeks CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing full advantage of a shorthanded Rothenberg and Joe Cocuzza both Tom Ulichny and John Reynolds each Pelazzolo of the Geeks. situation, the St. Anne men amassed went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Nick had three hits and an RBI and Don Captain Bobby Chez had the most ® a 27-hit attack, took an early 6-0 lead, Barattucci had two hits and two RBI. Rodriguez tripled and singled. success in the Dunellen Hotel’s 17-hit MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST then topped it off with 15 runs in the Scott Curtis and Tom Rutkowski had St. Al spent a lot of time on the output, going 3-for-4 with three runs fifth, sixth and seventh innings. three hits each, including a triple, field, however several fine fielding scored, including the tying run, and Lightning sparked off the bat of and Joe LoBrace had a single, a plays were made by first baseman two RBI. 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‘Geeks on Call’ Answer the Call, Capture Scotch Plains ‘A’ Division Softball Title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 By DAVID B. CORBIN tributed to Dunellen Hotel’s 16-hit singled and scored on Getz’s single to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times total with a three-run homer and two right to give the Hotel men a 2-0 lead. The chips were down, the marbles singles. Phil Keenan had three singles, The Geeks howled in the bottom of were on the line and the Geeks were Kevin Byelick belted two singles re- the inning with an eight-run batter- on “Call” to capture the Scotch Plains sulting in two RBI and Keith Getz ing. Crowley and Waters both singled Softball League A Division title by had two singles and an RBI. Greg and Monaco laced a two-run single. shutting down the Dunellen Hotel, McComb rapped two singles and Joe DeFabio singled and Dayton 20-10, in Game 3 at Brookside Park Bobby Chez got the scoring started walked to load the bases. Poillon in Scotch Plains on August 10. Capped with a solo blast in the second inning. added an RBI with a walk and by a three-run home run from Jon The Geeks turned two double plays Kauffman slapped a two-run single. Crowley, Geeks on Call scored seven runs in the eighth inning to pull away from a narrow 13-10 lead. Crowley, who finished with four hits, along with Neil Kauffman, who finished with four hits and four RBI, led the Geeks’ 25-hit assault. Power man Mark Nies cracked a two-run double and an RBI single to go with another single and Emidio Monaco yanked a two-run single and a single. Pitcher Ron Germinder drilled an RBI David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times double and tapped a single while Jerry A DIVISION CHAMPIONS…Geeks on Call won the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League A Division crown with a 20-10 Waters, Brian Dayton and Dave Eckert victory over the Dunellen Hotel in Game 3 of the championship round. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Neil Kauffman, smacked two singles apiece. Rob Joe DeFabio, Brian Dayton, Rob Tumolo and Dave Eckert; back row, Ron Germinder, Pete Poillon, Jerry Waters, Emidio Tumolo had two RBI and a single. Monaco, Mark Nies, John Pelazzolo and Jon Crowley. Second baseman Steve Gould con- Dunellen Hotel Scores Twice Union County Sr. Men’s 50+

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In Ninth to Burn Geeks, 7-6 Softball League Standings: BIG MAN WITH THE STICK…Hotel man Bobby Chez went 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored in Game 2, then hit a solo blast in Game 3. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 FINAL STANDINGS: in the winning run. Charles Geiger Unfortunately for the Geeks, their “Way to get out of the inning,” 50+ DIVISION 1 (August 15): collected three hits and Lionel Genello (DP), the first a 1-6-5 (Germinder- Nies nailed a two-run double and bats would keep silent until the sixth shouted Hotel man Greg McComb. TEAM W L blasted a three-run homerun. Office Kauffman-Poillon) in the second in- Tumolo added an RBI single. Antone’s Pub & Grill 21 3 pitcher Bill Hinkle, held the Bankers ning. The next was a pitcher-to-sec- inning but, with the help of a fine “Let’s suck it up and earn this one,” D&K Associates 18 6 In the third, Germinder punched an running catch in leftfield by Nies in said Gould as the Hotel men came in Lombardi/Greenkeepers 16 9 scoreless for the first four innings, ond-to-first DP in the third inning. RBI double and scored when Dayton’s the second and quick reactions on the to bat in the bottom of the ninth. Linwood Inn 15 10 limiting their offense to three hits, Hotel centerfielder Phil Gentile made single to left was muffed. The Geeks part of Geek pitcher Ron Germinder Chez and Smith singled, Keenan including a homerun and three RBI. two fine catches and Gould made a took an 11-2 lead in the fourth when 50+ DIVISION 2: Northwestern Mutual 8, Crest 6 in the third, the Hotel men’s bats also ripped an RBI single to center and TEAM W L nice catch behind second base. Kauffman singled and scored on were muted until the sixth. Anthony Vitelli, Jr. slashed his game- Awnings Galore 17 7 Despite a fine all-around team ef- After Chez smashed his solo homer Tumolo’s RBI sacrifice fly. winning RBI single to right-center. Marion/Jaconson Roofing 11 13 fort, led by the pitching of Bob Moffitt over the centerfield fence, Keenan The Hotel men got a revival of faith Poillon led off the sixth with a Northwestern Mutual 7 17 and Joe Sarica’s homerun, Crest’s bid single and Hotel second baseman Geeks on Call 400 002 000 6 Union Center National Bank 7 17 in the sixth inning and scored five for a spot in the playoffs fell short. runs to narrow the Geeks’ lead to 11- Steve Gould hauled in a difficult Dunellen Hotel 300 002 002 7 The Office 6 18 Northwestern received sparkling de- popup to shallow right. Kauffman Crest Refrigeration 3 21 7. Gould, McComb and Anthony fense from outfielder Rich Polonitza Vitelli, Sr. all singled to load the walked, Nies hopped an RBI single Step by Step Offers SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: and timely hitting from Bob Bierman, TEAM W L bases and Fran Maggio drew an RBI and Crowley hit an RBI sac fly to put Lee Haliniewski, Wayne Morse and the Geeks in front, 6-3. Running Classes Creative Industries 16 4 free pass. Byelick belted a two-run Il Giardino Ristorante 14 7 Tom Murray. Anthony Abbaleo, Rich single and Gentile hit an RBI single “Let’s go! Hit the ball now, nothing The Step by Step Running Club L.A. Law 9 12 Grossberg, Ed McColgan and Pete but line drives, nothing over 10 feet will offer an 8-week course on Tues- Legg Mason 2 18 Osborn each added two hits. that resulted in a fifth run when it was high,” shouted Chez. day evenings at Colonial Park in Lombardi & Greenkeepers 21, LA Law 20, Creative Industries 16 mishandled in center. Phil Gentile reached first on an Somerset and Nomahegan Park in Linwood Inn 5 The Law, trailing 16-5 in their final Kauffman slashed an RBI double error and scored from first on Chez’s Cranford beginning August 30. Cer- L&G scored in every inning and at-bat, sent 20 batters to the plate, and Nies added an RBI single in the low lined single to left. Smith singled tified coaches and expert veteran run- collected 25 hits. John McLaughlin collected 15 hits and scored 15 runs. Geek sixth, making the score 13-7 and Chez’s pinch runner scored on ners will help in the teaching. (triple, double, single, 3 RBI), Angelo Both teams combined for 46 hits. Butch but the Hotel men answered with Getz’s grounder to second to make There are classes for beginning run- Corbo, Steve Ferro and Tom Lombardi Ernst, Jack Hall and Joe Scarpitto led Gould’s three-run homer over the the score, 6-5. ners, those who can run for 20 minutes with three hits apiece led L&G. Larry the Law with three hits apiece. leftfield fence in the seventh to make In the seventh, Geek first baseman or so fairly comfortably but want to Berra (3 RBI), Karl Grossmann, Steve IL Giardino’s Ristorante 14, LA the score 13-10. Tumolo snagged a sizzling liner and increase their endurance or their speed Pietrucha, Bill Reichle and Brian Wil- Law 7 In the bottom of the eighth, the roof tagged the runner off first for a double and for runners planning on doing a liams each added two hits to the at- Bob Lorincz whacked two caved in on Dunellen Hotel when the play. In the eighth, Hotel shortstop half marathon some time in the next tack. Wally Scrafyn and Harry Streep homeruns for the Ristorante. Lawmen Geeks plated seven runs on seven hits Byelick reached deep into the hole, few months. Weekly workouts last 20- led Linwood with three hits each. Carmen Coppola and Lou Vespasiano capped by Crowley’s three-run smothered a grounder and tossed to 50 minutes. Students become mem- Union Center National Bank 7, The banged three hits apiece. launching over the centerfield fence. first for the putout but the big defen- bers of Central Jersey Road Runners Office 6 LEAGUE PLAYOFF FORMAT: With the victory, Germinder has sive play came in the ninth when the Club and will be training to run a 5K The Bankers slipped into the play- Best 2-of-3-games. In each division, accumulated five A Division titles Hotel men, facing a runners on first race, planned for the end of the ses- offs and eliminated The Office with the fourth-place team plays the first- and three B Division titles. Nies grabbed his fifth title and Poillon and second with no outs, turned a 6- sion. For further information, please three runs in the bottom of the seventh place team and the third-place team David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 4-3 double play then, after intention- contact Bill Schaefer at inning. Al Temple’s two-run homer plays the second-place team. The win- CHAMPION TOUCH…Geek on Call earned his third. ally walking the next batter, got the [email protected] Applications tied the game and, with the bases ners will then collide to determine the pitcher Ron Germinder won five A Dunellen Hotel 020 005 300 10 following batter to ground out. can be found online at www.cjrrc.org. loaded, Len Ladislaw singled to drive division-champions. Division titles and three B Division titles. Geeks on Call 082 102 07x 20

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By FRED LECOMTE 16 hits. Luke Fugett was the most danger- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shot up the middle and Voorhees banged ous at the plate, cracking two singles and an RBI single. St. Mark once again exercised its of- scoring two runs. Pitcher Joe Matuska The Marks put up three runs in the fifth fensive muscle by overwhelming scrappy pounded a two-run single and a double, and one in the sixth, highlighted by Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Luke, 15-8, in St. Bartholomew’s Tim Deegan singled and banged an RBI Bernstein’s solo blast. In the bottom of OH YES, BABY…St. Aloysius Joe Romash attempts to escape a tag-out by Bob Oldtimers Men’s Softball League action triple and Kevin St. Onge slapped two Gittleman before landing on third base in the fourth inning. the sixth, St. Luke chipped away with two at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on singles with an RBI. Bill McKinney and runs when St. Onge singled and scam- August 12. The determined Marks held Russ Voorhees swatted a pair of singles pered across the plate on Deegan’s triple the lead for four innings until the Luke and Paul Nadolny whacked a double. and Fugett yanked an RBI single. men lambasted them with six to tie the Defensively, Neal LeStrange smoth- Mark flexed its muscle with five runs St. Anne Softballers Batter in the seventh. Antoine, Tilocca and DiCristofaro yanked RBI singles and Romaine capped it off with a two-run Shorthanded St. Aloysius, 21-6 single. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “Woodring is our normal shortstop. Fred K. Lecomte for The Leader and The Times He’s an athlete and can play any position, TOSSING IT WITH EASE…Mark man “We’ll get you next week when we runs in the bottom of the inning, high- so he stepped in and pitched a good game Kevin Woodring allowed just five hits in have all of our guys,” Michalisin said. lighted by McGall’s two-run single, for us,” said Romaine. “We had a sloppy five strong innings of pitching however Lou Balestriere made a fine grab in Rothenberg’s RBI single and fourth inning but we regrouped and the the determined St. Luke men lambasted leftfield and right fielder Ulichny Gittleman’s third two-run bomb. bats came around.” him with six runs on seven hits in the made a super, leaping snag. “Never having hit three homers, it St. Mark 121 231 5 15 fourth inning. At the end, Woodrung In the top of the first St. Al’s was very memorable and it’s nice to St. Luke 000 602 0 8 and his boys peppered Luke, 15-8. DeChiaro blasted a home run to deep play a game without any errors,” said right, but St. Anne’s answered loudly Gittleman. “Every day is a different with six runs, highlighted by day. Some days the strokes are good St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Esposito’s and Rutkowski’s triples and I knew after I hit the first one, I and Gittleman’s three-run homer. changed to a lighter bat to try to get Aloysius showed comeback abil- the ball to go to a different direction Softball League Standings: ity with two runs in the second when and it worked.” ANGELS DIVISION: 5 RBI) and Shawn Briggs (4-for-5) Ulichny punched a bases loaded two- Barattucci craved for recognition (As of August 12) led St. Nick. Anthony’s Brian Will- run shot to left. Anne’s “metal sticks” and rapped an RBI single. Aloy’s TEAM W L Pct iams went 3-for-3 with four RBI. sparked with four runs in the fourth. Rodriguez pumped a triple and scored St. Mark 19 1 .950 St. Joseph 21, St. Blaise 9 LoBrace doubled and Gittleman on a single by Reynolds in the sixth, St. Luke 11 11 .500 St. Jude 10 10 .500 Joe boy Rick Wustefeld went 5- jumped on a happy pitch and steered but the Anne boys showed no respect St. Nicholas 8 14 .364 for-5, while Bill Mirto had five RBI. it out of sight for home run number and plated five runs, highlighted by St. Anthony 7 14 .333 Mirto, “Milk “Monroy and Damion two. Rutkowski and Cocuzza both Esposito’s three-run bomb, McGall’s SAINTS DIVISION: Roth all homered. Blaiser Gerry singled, Barattucci yanked a run-scor- RBI sac fly to right and LoBrace’s TEAM W L Pct Spitzer went 3-for-4. ing single and Sal Gano lofted an RBI run-scoring dribbler. In the top of the St. Joseph 16 4 .800 St. Blaise 11 9 .550 St. Joseph 16, St. Aloyisus 15 sacrifice fly ball to right. seventh, DeChiaro waved good-bye St. Joey scored three in the bottom After St. Al failed to answer in the with a two-run slammer. St. Anne 9 12 .429 Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Aloysius 8 12 .400 of the seventh. Joey’s Jim Parker and fifth, the Annes got the best of pitcher St. Aloysius 120 001 2 6 MY BEST LANDING EVER…Joe, “Hit it hard,” Tilocco safely wiggles his way St. Stephen 4 16 .200 Rick Wustefeld whacked four hits Howie Jones, tapping him for six St. Anne 600 465 x 21 under St. Luke’s Russ Voorhees after slapping a double in the fifth. St. Mark St. Anthony 19, St. Nicholas 3 and Milk Monroy had four RBI. roughed up the St. Luke men, 15-8, on August 12. St. Anthony scored 11 runs in the Aloysius’ Joe DeChiaro had three game. In the end, however, Mark sizzled ered a liner to first and Matuska knocked second inning. Anthony Perconte, homers. with a five-run peppering to lift their down a laser and fired in time to Larry Harry Semple, Dennis Vouno, Jack St. Anthony 18, St. Stephen 17 record to 19-1 in the Angel Division. Szenyi who made the tag at the plate. Kennedy, Teen Nguyen and Tom St. Anthony scored twice in the Mark man Tommy Maher led the 22- Mark put six runs on the board in the Henderson had multiple hits for St. bottom of the seventh. Stephens had hit attack with a solo homer and an RBI first four innings. Woodring rapped an Anthony. Shawn Briggs led St. Nick an 11-run lead in the first inning. double. Keith Middleton went 2-for-3, RBI single in the first. Middleton crushed with a 3-for-4 effort. St. Anne 21, St. Aloyisus 6 including a two-run home run. Marty a colossal two-run homer in the second St. Blaise 21, St. Anne 12 Anne’s Bob Gittleman had a homer Bernstein bashed a homer, Karl and Maher showed off his canon with a Blaise plated 19 runs in the first and four RBI while John Esposito Grossmann hammered a two-run homer solo blast in the third. three innings. Mike Stiller (5-for-5, 3 and Tom McGall contributed three and singled while Mark Romaine banged “I formally was a very good power in three runs. Joe Tilocca went 3-for-3, hitter with a very low average, now my RBI) and Gerry Spitzer (5-for-6, 4 RBI and two hits. See story. including a double, Lou DiCristofaro average is higher but the home runs are RBI) led Blaise. Scott Curtis had two St. Joseph 11, St. Blaise 6 rapped two RBI singles and Al Antoine fewer. But the wins are there and that homers, two doubles and six RBI for Joe’s Bill Mirto went 3-for-3 to scored two runs. Ed Marchelitus and Glen makes it much more sweet,” said Maher. Anne. clinch the divisional championship. Walz each had a single and a double and In the fourth, Woodring whacked a St. Jude 16, St. Stephen 5 St. Mark 15, St. Luke 8 pitcher Kevin Woodring doubled and double and scored when Grossmann St. Jude’s Al Rezza went 3-for-4 Tommy Maher (2-for-3, 2 RBI) led scored a run. pounded a towering blast to right. St. with three RBI. Pat Nigro had three off the third with a gapper to right- St. Mark initiated a smooth 4-6-3 double Luke came back with six runs in the RBI and a homer. Steve’s Keith Gib- center to score a four-bagger. Mark play (Middleton, Marchelitus, Romaine). bottom of the inning. McKinney tapped a bons was 2-for-3 with a home run. men Marty Bernstein, Karl “Look what I found,” Middleton scooped single to center and St. Onge singled as up a hot liner. Shortstop Bernstein fired a McKinney advanced to third and scored St. Nicholas 28, St. Anthony 19 Grossmann and Keith Middleton also Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times “cut’em” down at the plate strike to Tom when the throw went astray. Scotty Smith The Nicks collected 14 walks and homered. Luke’s Kevin St. Onge, Tim ROUGHING UP THE OPPOSITION…Bob Gittleman had a night he will always Maher. singled home St. Onge and scored on 25 hits. Anthony led 16-7 but the Deegan, Matt Fugett, Joe Matuska remember. His powerful strokes and bat changes resulted in three home runs and St. Luke scored six of its eight runs off Fugett’s single. Next, Nadolny rifled a Nicks scored 12 in the third and nine and Russ Voorhees had multiple hits. seven RBI for the Anne’s. Woodring in the fourth inning and totaled double, Matuska followed with a two-run in the fourth. Joey Scarfuto (2-for-4, See story.

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(052000389) Otisco Dr #485 (052000453) Page 12 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Youth Flag Rugby Concludes 3rd Successful Season COUNTY – The Union County that has the ball running and passing it Rugby Football Club’s co-ed youth to each other until a player is tackled. flag rugby program finished its third A tackle is made when an opposing successful season. player grabs the ball carriers flag. When This season saw their program grow a player is tackled the player must to over 200 players aged 5 to 13 with immediately pass the ball to another teams in Cranford, Westfield and teammate. The team on the defense Berkley Heights. The sport was intro- can quickly regain the ball back. duced to a whole new crop of athletes The trick is to make a good pass to and the seventh and eighth graders a teammate, who has a chance to run will serve as a feeder to the boys and the ball farther up the field. To main- girls high school teams. All partici- tain a more balanced game the team pants played non-contact flag rugby that scores a try kicks the ball back to with their appropriate age group. the other team. The program is comprised of four During the games the coaches can aged based teams: the Falcons, Owls, be heard reminding the players to Hawks and Eagles. The older the age look where they pass and to spread SUCCESSFUL SEASON…The Westfield Blue 13s baseball team had a successful group the more rugby skills are em- out across the field. season. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Tyler Becker, Brian Maehl, Dan Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times phasized. Many of these players be- Every player gets an equal amount of Nash, Zach LaPorta and Mike Buentempo; middle row, Manager Doug Schwartz, YOU MUST BE KIDDIN’…Sofa King’s second baseman Joe Cossolino banged gan the sport for the first time. playing time, regardless of skill level. Evan Weinburg, Nick Polak, Justin Schwartz, Connor Hewitt, Matt Sanders and a towering blast and slides home in the sixth, however, he was called out by the Unlike the traditional game of rugby, The Union County Rugby Football Mike Gismondi; back row, Coaches Nick Gismondi, Tony LaPorta, Ken Maehl ump after missing third base. youth flag rugby is a non-contact form youth flag teams concluded their sea- and Jeff Becker. of the sport that emphasizes teamwork son with an appearance in the Ameri- and sportsmanship. During practice, can Flag Youth Rugby Festival, hosted Westfield Blue 13s Capture the young players were taught game by the Morris Youth Rugby Club. The Reborn Cepp’s Vets Squash skills such as running, kicking, pass- festival is the largest youth rugby ing, and space strategy. tournament in the nation, with 10 New Providence League Title The game is played with the team youth rugby and over 700 players Sofa Kings, 13-4, for Crown participating. The Westfield Blue 13-year-old Max Bryk led the defense. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 WTA Women Singles “Union RFC Youth Flag Rugby baseball team won the New Provi- In the semifinals, Westfield Blue dence Green League championship defeated Berkley Heights, 13-7, be- they did. We started the year, 4-4, had run when Everett punched a ground- program was an unqualified success,” said Tim Dobbs, director of Union with an 11-5 victory over Summit hind the pitching of Zach LaPorta a lot of guys hurt; however, we just rule double. Joe Cossolino stepped Tennis Ladder Told: Listed below are the standings for County Youth Flag Rugby Program. behind the pitching of Nick Polak and Schwartz. Trailing, 4-3, kept hanging in there and we won the up and powered a shot to left for what who went the distance. Westfield tallied four runs in the game. It was just a total team effort.” was destined to be a home run; how- the Westfield Tennis Association “Over 200 boys and girls from over Women’s Singles Ladder, which re- a dozen communities ranging in ages In the first round, Blue defeated fourth and six more in the fifth. Doug Del Donne led Sofa Kings by ever, he was called out at the plate. from 5 to 13 took part in our six-week Westfield Black, 14-8, behind the Schwartz, Sanders and Polak had thumping a triple, a double, and 3 “He missed the third base bag, so I flect a few late season upsets among the five matches that were played summer season,” Dobbs said. pitching of Polak, Tyler Becker and key hits in both innings. Buentempo RBI while Jay Everett went 3-for-4 called him out on an appeals play at Justin Schwartz. Trailing, 7-6, after bashed a clutch three-run double. with a double. Pitcher Craig Gatto home,” said the umpire. through August 14. Numbers in pa- rentheses beside each name indicate four innings, Blue erupted for eight In the finals, Hewitt started the and Chris Houlihan rapped two Everett later scored on Houlihan’s See it all on the Web! runs in the fifth. Mike Buentempo, scoring with a two-run double but singles each. Bill Mariani contrib- single. matches played so far. Players can access weekly updated standings as Brian Maehl, Evan Weinberg, Westfield trailed, 4-3, after three uted an RBI single. Defensively, short- Cepp’s Vets took a 13-4 lead with www.goleader.com Connor Hewitt, Matt Sanders and innings. In the fourth, Maehl stop Brandon Lorenz executed two six runs in the eighth, highlighted by well as matches played on WTA’s website: www.westfieldnj.com/wta. Polak had key hits. Dan Nash and walked, stole second and was sacri- major league stops. Panacchio (1), Gutierrez (2), Cunha ficed to third by Becker. Nash tapped Vets Gutierrez and Cunha drilled (1), Mineo (1) and Link (1) RBI. The Further information about rules, or how to join the ladder is available by an RBI single, Buentempo walked singles and scored on Link’s, RBI Kings added a run in the eighth and and LaPorta ripped a two-run double sacrifice in the top of the first then ninth innings. Lorenz tripled and calling Jean Power at (908) 654-7418 (or e-mail at [email protected].) then scored on Schwartz’s sacrifice three more Vets scored in the second. scored on Del Donne’s sac fly and fly. Sanders and Polak singled to Ramsey and Santo each yanked a Everett singled in the ninth and scored This last reporting period will con- clude at 8 p.m. on Labor Day, Mon- give Blue an 8-4 lead. single and scampered across the plate on Mariani’s single. In the fifth, Weinberg, Maehl and when Valley powered a triple. “We wanted to put together a team day, September 5. Match scores should be reported within 24 hours Becker walked. After two quick Simpson followed with an RBI single. with a bunch of our friends. Pauly, outs, LaPorta cleared the bases with In the third, Gutierrez tripled over Tonto, Tony Mineo, O.J. Simpson, and weekend scores by Sunday evening to J. Power. a three-run triple to put the game out the right fielder’s head and slid across Valley and Link are guys who have of reach. the dish on Cunha’s single. Play was not played for 10-to-15 years. They’re 1. Danielle Coleman (5) Manager, Doug Schwartz said, “I halted several minutes while three still wearing their original cleats that 2. Sheri Pardo (4) 3. Diane Barabas (1) was really impressed with the heart deer dashed their way across the field are now held together with tape,” 4. Janet Cornell (5) and determination that the team of play. “You all better pay close added Cepp. “We’re buddies forever 5. Linda Coleman (8) showed. They jelled at the right attention guys,” said one of the noto- and it’s fun to be out there with these 6. Lisa Black-Polak (5) time.” rious ‘Hecklers’. “They came out guys. We knew that we would be 7. Ellen Smith (3) there to show you how to run the tough and it showed in the playoffs. 8. Lisa Sottung (1) 9. Dianne Mroz (2) Softball Pictures bases.” Mineo, however is our real leader. 10. Hong Jiang (1) Sofa King answered with two runs The key thing is that this was a group 11. JoAnn Purdy (0) Available on Website in the bottom of the inning on a bases of guys who hung out together with 12. Jean Power (0) 13. Monica Morin (0) Pictures of the Scotch Plains loaded two-run double by Del Donne. their families for over 25 years and 14. Paula Brotman (0) and the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s In the sixth, Gutierrez slapped a we came back to have more fun.” 15. Nancy Freundlich (0) TOURNAMENT CHAMPS… The Scotch Plains Cobras 18U softball team won Softball League games for the single and Cunha powered a triple. Cepp’s Vets 231 001 060 13 16. Alison Fleder (0) month of July are now available to Sofa King immediately matched that Sofa King 002 001 011 5 17. Judy Robertson (0) the Triple Crown Sports College Showcase Tournament on July 17. Pictured, left 18. Lucila Vollbrecthausen (0) to right, are: front row; Bernie Kolo (Catcher), Stephanie Shields (2B), Stephanie be viewed on The Westfield Leader Goines (3B), Courtney Schraer (Catcher), Nicole Colineri (SS) and Ashley website www.goleader.com. Cappiello (RF); second row, Ron Lusk (Coach), Katie Smith (3B), Kelli Kaskiw August photos will be posted (CF), Carrie Mokar (P), Jillian Lusk (1B), Allison Schraer (P), Julia Beese (CF), toward the end of the month. COLDWELL BANKER& Elaine Piniat (P) and Tony Piniat (Head Coach). E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 18, 2005 Page 13 WTA Men’s Masters PUBLIC NOTICE SP-F 10s Complete NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT WTA Men’s Singles Tennis Ladder Told: FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Winning Season THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Tennis Ladder Told: The standings of the Westfield The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP- Tennis Association Men’s Masters RESOLUTION 05-08-157 The Westfield Tennis Association F) 10-year-old travel baseball team, singles ladder as of August 14 are CONTRACTOR: Schoor DePalma; Jus- Men’s Singles seventh reporting pe- managed by Rick Pigna, recently tin Corporate Center; 200 State Highway riod has come to a close with no completed a successful summer with listed below. The next and last Nine; P.O. Box 900; Manalapan, New Jer- reporting period ends on Labor sey 07726-0900 changes to the top two spots. Gary a record of 14-2. Competing in the Day, September 5. Players are re- NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional Wasserman held off a challenge from New Providence Green League, minded that five games are re- Planning Services/Commons Parking Lot Robert Errazo with a 10-4 victory. which consists of 20 teams from sur- for Block 64. Tuyen Diep reclaimed the third spot rounding areas, SP-F finished with quired to qualify for the DURATION: For a period ending no postseason playoffs. later than December 31, 2005. from Melvin Diep with an 8-2 win. the best record and won the South The final reporting period ends on Division with a 12-1 record. 1. Mike McGlynn (5) * AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $2,500.00 2. Chris Wendel (11) * A Copy of the Resolution and Contract September 5. As a reminder, there is SP-F then beat Basking Ridge and 3. Henry Williams (2) * relating to the services are on file and a five-match requirement to qualify Verona before losing to South Orange/ 4. Don Dohm (3) available for public inspection in the office for the end of season playoffs. Please Maplewood in the championship 5. Hank Koehler (5) of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 report all matches to Richard Pardo at game. SP-F was led by the strong 6. Joe Donnolo (2) KEEPING COOL IN AUGUST…In the warm weather that August brings, local 7. Bob Kolesik (2) Eleanor McGovern [email protected]. pitching of James D’Angelo, Chris 8. Dewey Rainville Borough Clerk residents are cooling off in area pools. Five-year-old John DeMarco is testing his new Ciccarino, Robert Zukofsky and Zach 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 1. G. Wasserman(8)* 15. Steve Satkin(3) 9. George Sincox swimming skills on a hot day this summer at a neighbor’s pool in Scotch Plains. 2. Rob Errazo(13)* 16. Jon Eisenberg Brenscons. Catchers Dominick Pigna * reported match played in report- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 3. Tuyen Diep(15)* 17. Al Winnicker(1) and Patrick Foti, second baseman Rob ing period 4. Melvin Diep(17)* 18. Vollbrechthausen PUBLIC NOTICE 5. Vince Camuto(2)* 19. David Ferio(2) Mrozek, third baseman Robert Barone (#) number of matches reported BOROUGH OF FANWOOD with Ciccarino, Zukofsy and D’Angelo played this year TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 6. Rich Pardo(16)* 20. Ross Errazo(1) NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, 7. Weldon Chin(14)* 21. Brian Anderson at shortstop and first base, respec- ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS At a regular meeting of the Township 8. Steve Parker(4)* 22. Tom Bigosinski tively, were also a major reason for the PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Council of the Township of Scotch Plains 9. Mike Gonella(9)* 23. Joe Donnolo held on August 9, 2005 the following deci- 10. Chris Conley(6)* 24. Adam Krell team’s success. Outfielders Andrew TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal sion was rendered: 11. Paul Moum(6)* 25. Ethan Krell Schwartz, Jack Cunningham, Eric NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regu- Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning Denied permission to the application for 12. Chris Wendel(9)* 26. Jeremy Krell Coffey, Nate Woerner, Dein Rice, Joey lar meeting of the Township Council of the or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several a Special Use Permit for Gameland, Inc. 13. Andrew Cohen(7)* 27. Todd Krell Ruzek and Brencsons were also ter- Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set also known as 411 Park Avenue, Block 14. Dan Siegel(5) 28. Dewey Rainville rific all summer, making many out- day, August 9, 2005 the following ordi- opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 1501, Lot 7, B-2 Zone, for permission to 29. Michael Valente have outdoor seating/dining by placing standing run-saving plays. Batboy nances entitled: liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et ( ) cumulative matches played seq. As computed to the 13th day of September 2005. two tables and eight chairs (four chairs at Andrew Ciccarino kept the dugout AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND each table), as noted on their application, * denotes match played in current re- CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of porting period. organized for all the players. municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, for the remainder of the year. ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE Barbara Riepe TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH together with interest and costs to the date of sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to Township Clerk PLAINS ENTITLED ”TRAF- 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $14.79 See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com FIC” the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- order. FIC” Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act AN ORDINANCE OF THE (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the PLAINS AMENDING CHAP- municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser TER XXIII ENTITLED “ZON- who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Open House: Sunday 8/21/05 1-4PM By Appointment Only ING” SPECIFICALLY In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the SIGNAGE IN ALL ZONES Tax Collector should be notified immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: were adopted on second and final read- ing. BLOCKLOT ASSESSED TO LOCATION TOTAL DUE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 102 26 Bell, Howard & Jean Marie 1 Pandick Court $6,111.60 Barbara Riepe Colleen M. Huehn Township Clerk Collector of Taxes 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $27.54 4 T - 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 & 9/8/05, The Times Fee: $257.04

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©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 14 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield High Graduates Westfield Area ‘Y’ Reveals Attain Eagle Scout Rank New Fitness Classes for Fall WESTFIELD – Patrick Fleming member of the jazz band, wind en- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area those who may have wanted to try a and James McCabe, Jr. have each semble, chorale and choraleers. He “Y” will present a variety of new step class but did not know the moves. attained the rank of Eagle Scout – the has also been a Peer Minister at St. fitness classes this fall at its main In Step into Step, the moves are bro- highest rank a Boy Scout can reach. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in facility, located at 220 Clark Street in ken down and explained so partici- The young men, both of whom Westfield. Westfield. pants can feel comfortable in a regu- graduated from Westfield High As the assistant senior patrol leader New classes are available for indi- lar step class. No experience is neces- School in June, are members of Boy of Troop No. 72, James organized viduals of all fitness levels, and range sary. Scout Troop No. 72 and were recog- and ran weekly meetings. For his from dance to aerobics to a fast-paced Powerbox Circuit – This class is nized at a recent Court of Honor at Eagle project, he organized a group boxing-style workout. The offerings described as a “no-frills, hardcore The Presbyterian Church in of scouts to build a sign and bench, will include: workout.” Participants will punch and Westfield. and landscape the Westfield Com- Free Flow Dance and Stretch – The kick targets, as well as jump rope and Both scouts received letters of con- munity Center. aim of this movement-based stretch sculpt. Hand wraps are required and gratulation from the Questors and Planning a career in either broad- class is to increase mobility through personal gloves are recommended. Session of the Presbyterian Church, casting or politics, James will major SCOUTS HONORED…Patrick Fleming, left, and James McCabe, Jr., both June the release of tension in muscles. The Powercut – A new fitness routine, which sponsors Troop No. 72. in Communications at Seton Hall graduates of Westfield High School, were honored upon becoming Eagle Scouts class includes a free flowing dance this class is designed to sculpt and Additionally, the new Eagle Scouts University. – the highest rank available in Boy Scouting. As the culmination to their warm up, followed by deep stretch- define one’s body through the use of requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout, each of the young men performed a ing utilizing breathing techniques to received letters and citations from service project benefiting the community. a weighted bar and adjustable plates. Mayor Greg McDermott, Acting PUBLIC NOTICE increase flexibility. For more information on fitness Governor Richard Codey, State Sena- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Jazz Dance – Participants work out, classes at the “Y,” please call Jean NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF exercise and dance to a selection of White at (908) 233-2700, ext. 246. tor Thomas Kean, Jr., Assemblymen NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Jon Bramnick and Eric Muñoz, ORDINANCE 05-17-R music including dance, theater, pop Financial assistance is available for AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY United States Senators Jon Corzine THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD and hip-hop. This new class is de- programs and memberships for those An ordinance was introduced by the and Frank Lautenberg, and Presi- RESOLUTION 05-08-144 RESOLUTION 05-08-143 scribed as fast-paced, vigorous and who qualify. For an application, please Mayor and Council of the Borough of fun. Dance experience is not required. call the “Y” or inquire at the front dent George W. Bush. Fanwood on August 9, 2005. Copies of CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 As the senior patrol leader of Troop this ordinance can be obtained without Stelton Road; Piscataway, New Jersey Stelton Road; Piscataway, New Jersey Step into Step – This class is for desk. No. 72, Patrick has been the man- cost in the Clerk’s Office, at Fanwood 08855-0036 08855-0036 ager for 30 to 40 Boy Scouts who Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Engineering Services/Renovation of Engineering Services/Design, Surveying attend weekly meetings. For his of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through LaGrande Park Tennis Courts/Construc- and Bid Phase of the Renovation of the Golf Classic Raises Funds Eagle project, he organized a group Friday. tion Phase. LaGrande Park Tennis Courts. of scouts to clean, repair and paint This ordinance will amend Section 43 of DURATION: For a period ending no DURATION: For a period ending no the ambulance bays for the Westfield Chapter 184 of the Borough Code relating later than December 31, 2005. later than December 31, 2005. For Children’s Specialized to Development Fees and Mount Laurel AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $12,500.00 AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $16,000.00 Volunteer Rescue Squad. A National Housing. A Copy of the Resolution and Contract A Copy of the Resolution and Contract Honor Society member, Patrick plans This ordinance is scheduled for adop- relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and SUMMIT – The 16th Annual Golf luxury box tickets to the New York to major in mathematics at Rutgers tion on September 13, 2005, 7:30 P.M., available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office Classic was held June 13 at the Canoe Yankees. College. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine Brook Country Club in Summit, at- “Each year this outing highlights the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 tracting 200 golfers and raising important role our corporate, commu- While attending Westfield High Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern School, James was President of the Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Borough Clerk $140,000 to benefit Children’s Spe- nity and individual sponsors play in Model United Nations, as well as a 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 cialized Hospital and WB11 for Kids, helping to fulfill the needs of the kids at a fund of the McCormick Tribune Children’s Specialized Hospital,” said Foundation. Nick Boccella, Co-Chairman of the Golfer Jeff Brown sank a 50-foot planning committee for the Classic.

Kimberley Aslanian Haley putt, the final shot in a series of quali- Another event in the Golf Champi-

fying putts, to win $10,000 in the onship Series to benefit CSH will be Putting Contest sponsored by Fleet the Fourth Annual Women’s Golf Expect More Insurance Services. Outing, “Special Women Helping Golfers also participated in a 50/50 Special Kids,” at the Fairmount Coun- raffle and auctions that together raised try Club in Chatham on Monday, NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2004 over $25,000. Auction items included October 3. For more information, a package to the world famous ESPN please call the Foundation office at golf school, a Marriott vacation and (908) 301-5463. Westfield ‘Y’ Posts Itinerary Of Older Adult Classes WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Then, throughout the month of Sep- “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street in tember, participants are invited to re- Westfield, has announced a variety of lax at the new branch and enjoy coffee new active older adult exercise pro- and fellowship from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. grams and seminars that will take Other exercise programs geared place in the fall. toward active, older adults are senior Tai Chi Arthritis/Osteoporosis will exercise, senior strength training, be offered in collaboration with the PACE (People with Arthritis Can Arthritis Foundation. According to Exercise), Active Older Adults Water the “Y,” this program is particularly Exercise and Arthritis Aquatic Exer- CLASSIC CENTER HALL COLONIAL CHARMING AND SPACIOUS COLONIAL effective for people with arthritis and cise. Pristine and impressive center hall Colonial situated on park like Immaculate Colonial home nestled in a quiet family neighborhood includes agile steps and exercises to A variety of lectures as well as property on one of Westfield’s most sought after streets offers 5 spacious offering 5 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths, an updated Kitchen with breakfast improve balance, mobility, breath- health screenings will be available Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths, an updated Kitchen w/breakfast nook, formal bar, formal Dining Room and Living Room with fireplace and built-ins, ing, and relaxation. The program will throughout the fall, along with social Dining Room and Living Room w/fireplace, screened porch, hardwood Den, Mudroom and grade level Laundry Room, hardwood floors, walk be offered at both the main facility on programs ranging from the Literature floors, built-ins, and Recreation Room. Offered for $1,199,000. to downtown Westfield & NYC transportation. Offered for $659,000. Clark Street and the new East Broad Club and Bridge Class to Knitting for Street Family Branch. Others and day trips. Early Bird Fitness will be offered For more information on any of these l ll Banker at the East Broad Street Family Branch classes, interested individuals are in- Co dwe at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. vited to call MaryAnn McCormick, This class will enable participants to Westfield Area “Y” Active Older Adult/ 908.301.2004 - Direct Line Residential Brokerage start their day with a brisk walk or an Arts Coordinator, at (908) 966-9344. upbeat indoor aerobics class that fea- To register, please visit the “Y” online [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 tures strengthening, stretching and at www.westfieldynj.org or call (908) www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 balance exercises. 233-2700. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT William DeFeo and Janet Krasowski NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on for a Variance in order to permit the con- SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the struction of a one-story family room addi- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, tion at the premises located at 830 Raritan Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Road (Block 16203, Lot 3), Scotch Plains, OLDWELL ANKER contrary to the following section of the C B Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the fol- Zoning Ordinance: lowing appeal(s): Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- & umn 7A whereby minimum setback re- E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Anthony and Maria Sartor (Contin- quired from a side street for a corner lot is ued) for two (2) Variances in order to twenty-five (25) feet; proposed: approxi- permit the construction of a two-story ad- mately twenty-one (21) feet. dition at the premises located at 27 Allenby Lane (Block 14901, Lot 25), Scotch Ernesto and Susan Hernandez for four Plains, contrary to the following sections (4) Variances in order to permit the estab- of the Ordinance: lishment of an accessory suite at the exist- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- ing one-family dwelling at 1590 Ramapo umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- Way (Block 11702, Lot 11), Scotch Plains, back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: contrary to the following sections of the approximately fifteen (15) feet [by plan]; Zoning Ordinance: and Section 23-2.3p, Accessory Suite, 2. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- whereby “The accessory suite shall not umn 9 whereby minimum total of both comprise more than 500 square feet of side-yard setbacks required is sixty-five floor area on one story of the dwelling; (65) feet; proposed: forty-five (45) feet. proposed: 880 square feet on the first floor; Robert and Donna Root for a Variance Section 23-2.3p, Accessory Suite, 2. in order to permit the construction of a front whereby “The accessory suite shall not porch at the premises located at 1275 comprise more than 500 square feet of White Oak Road (Block 9601, Lot 01), floor area on one story of the dwelling; Scotch Plains, contrary to the following proposed: 880 square feet on the second section of the Zoning Ordinance: floor; Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- umn 7 whereby minimum front-yard set- umn 7 whereby minimum front-yard set- back required is forty (40) feet; proposed: back required is forty (40) feet; proposed: approximately thirty (30) feet [by plan]. approximately 39.71 feet; and Peter and Ellen Sobel for two (2) Vari- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- ances in order to permit the construction of umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- a two-story addition at the premises lo- back required is ten (10) feet; proposed: cated at 1971 Lake Avenue (Block 13301, approximately six (6) feet [covered porch Lot 24), Scotch Plains, contrary to the side]. following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: William Kaczynski for two (2) Vari- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- ances in order to permit the construction of umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- a two-story addition at the premises lo- back is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- cated at 11 Wellington Downs (Block mately twenty-three (23) feet; and 14703, Lot 11), Scotch Plains, contrary to Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- the following sections of the Zoning Ordi- umn 9 whereby minimum total for both nance: side-yard setbacks is sixty-five (65) feet; Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- proposed: approximately forty-six (46) feet. umn 7 whereby minimum front-yard set- Westfield Offered at $2,000,000 Richard Chen for a Variance in order to back required is sixty (60) feet; proposed: permit the expansion of the existing deck approximately fifty-five (55) feet; and at the property located at 2119 Elizabeth Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- This stunning turn-of-the-century Shingle Style Victorian, formally known as the Fairbairn-Pierson House, boasts 14 rooms, 5 large Bedrooms and 3.5 Avenue (Block 8902, Lot 21), Scotch umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- renovated Baths. A breathtaking array of vintage details are integrated into its thoroughly functional floor plan. Impressive chestnut woodwork Plains, contrary to the following section of back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: the Zoning Ordinance: approximately twenty-five (25) feet. abounds the home, as seen in moldings, wainscoting, beamed ceilings, built-in shelving and window seats. Recent expansion includes a gourmet Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- Elshiekh Enterprises for a Variance in Kitchen with center island overlooking large Family Room. Upstairs includes functional living space in Reading Room or central home office. Finished umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- order to permit the construction of a new back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: single-family dwelling at the property lo- third floor hosts a soaring Master Bedroom Suite with Sitting Room and walk-in closet. Enjoy outdoor living on fabulous open porch or rear patio approximately sixteen (16) feet. cated at 839 Ternay Avenue (Block 7302, overlooking deep back yard. Enjoy a location amidst other historically significant homes and minutes to downtown and NYC transportation. Nayan and Bindu Dalal for two (2) Lot 25), Scotch Plains, contrary to the Variances in order to permit the construc- following section of the Zoning Ordinance: tion of a one-story sunroom addition and a Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- Jayne Bernstein two-story addition at the premises located umn 6 whereby minimum lot width re- at 27 Winchester Drive (Block 16002, quired in the R-3 Zone is sixty (60) feet; Sales Associate Lot 1), Scotch Plains, contrary to the fol- existing and proposed: fifty (50) feet [by plan]. NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2004 lowing sections of the Zoning Ordinance: Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph B, Col- All interested persons may be present Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- and be heard. back required is fifty (50) feet; proposed The file pertaining to this application is in E-mail: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE [one-story addition] is approximately forty- the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- two (42) feet; and ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch ©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph B, Col- Plains, and is available for public inspec- An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- tion during regular office hours. back required is fifty (50) feet; proposed: Linda M. Lies WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 [two-story addition] is approximately forty- Board Secretary five (45) feet. 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $126.48 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 18, 2005 Page 15

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PART TIME Call (732) 259-6690 week from 3-6 pm for 2 grammar PART TIME RECEPTIONIST ACCENTS WOODWORKING in 2 Family House school children. College and High Assistant in Fundraising Busy lawyers office in Westfield Custom Cabinetry and finish $1200/month + heat. BEDROOM SET school students welcome to ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY No animals. Available 9/1/05. apply. Car & Driver’s License TO JOIN 3-PERSON DEVELOP- looking for a receptionist to work carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, 7 pcs. sleigh bed, dresser & mirror bookcases & vanities. Custom Call (908) 355-4999 preferred. References required. MENT OFFICE OF HIGHLY 15-20 hours per week. Duties and 2 night stands. New still in Call (201) 207-2466 REGARDED, SMALL INDE- include phones, light typing and kitchens & cabinet re-facing. APARTMENT FOR RENT box. Value $2200 sell $975. Portfolio & references. PENDENT SCHOOL IN SHORT general office tasks. Must be comp- Westfield, Northside. Lovely Call (732) 259-6690 AFTER SCHOOL CARE HILLS known for its innovative uter literate and ability to work Bruce Theil (908) 358-2325 updated, 2 Bedroom Apt. in quiet MATTRESS SET and enriched curriculum. independently. Please email your Seeking babysitter 3-6 PM Proficiency in Microsoft Office resume to [email protected] POWER WASHING neighborhood. Walk to town & NYC Trans. CAC, W/D, DW, Pillow top. Name brand with 5 days/wk for 8 & 10 year olds. applications and knowledge of or fax to (908) 389-0141. Car req. College students Bring back that pristine HdWdFlrs. $1600 + Utils. warranty, new in plastic. relational databases necessary welcome to apply. PUBLIC NOTICE appearance to your house No Fee. (908) 322-1238 Queen $125, King $195. (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge exp- today. 20% off the estimated Can Deliver Call (908) 317-6831 erience preferred). Intelligence, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY cost of services through August OFFICE FOR RENT (732) 259-6690 flexibility, sense of humor, with CHANCERY DIVISION Please call (908) 246-0847. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE ability to work under pressure as UNION COUNTY Large attractive psychotherapy DINING ROOM DOCKET NO. F-10167-05 office. Good parking. Available 3 Experienced, nurturing Mom to part of a team important. Must be FILE NO: 118.0127 WEIGHTS DESIRED Beautiful double pedestal table, care for your child in my Westfield detailed-oriented person with days per week in Westfield. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Looking for fixed, solid 20-lb, 30- lighted hutch & buffet, 8 padded home. F/T, P/T. Age appropriate facility in writing. 12-month position. $600/mo Contact Dr. Parsons (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: lb, 65-lb, 70-lb, dumbells. chairs. Still in boxes music, crafts, books, and activities. EEOC. Send, fax or e-mail cover (908) 233-2626. JEFFREY A. PEREZ, HIS Please call Dave Corbin at: list $3000, sell $1475. (908) 232-5705 letter and resume to: Development HEIRS DEVISEES AND PER- (908) 232-4407 Can deliver. (732) 259-6690 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES MOVING SALE - WESTFIELD Office, Far Brook School, 52 Great CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078; AND HIS, THEIRS OR ANY OF 808 New England Drive FURNITURE FOR SALE THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Washington School Area Fax: (973) 379-6740. E-mail: RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST Screenings Scheduled Sat. August 20th, 10-3 PM 9 piece Queen Anne cherry dining Experienced Mom to babysit in [email protected] You are hereby summoned and required Refrig, new gas dryer, set incl. table w/2 leaves, 4 side & my Westfield home. Can pick up to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., For Bone Density Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 ext. ladder, bikes, tools, 2 arm chairs, china hutch and from AM Kinder & provide lunch. WESTFIELD – Overlook Hos- oak dresser, mirrors, patio & buffet; Also 3 piece cherry wall FREELANCERS WANTED Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey Flex hours (908) 233-9267. 07003, an answer to the complaint (and pital personnel will be at the Florida room furn, A/C units unit. Best Offer. (908) 654-0334 Strong, detail-oriented writers amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a Westfield Area “Y,” 220 Clark Street CHILDCARE NEEDED with professional demeanor civil action, in which BANK OF AMERICA, in Westfield, on Tuesday, August needed to cover council, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 23, from 10 a.m. to noon to perform Live-In or Live-Out Nanny required county and other town FLEET NATIONAL BANK is Plaintiff, and Ed Palermo Big Band Plays for 2 children (6 and 3) in Westfield, JEFFREY A. PEREZ, et als., are Defen- bone density screenings. The cost meetings. Must be able to dants, pending in the Superior Court of is $10 per person and $8 for those NJ. Valid Driver License required. meet deadlines, know how to New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION over age 60. Please call at (908) 468-4638. write a lead, and take an active County, and bearing Docket F-10167-05 Individuals are asked to make Echo Lake Park August 24 interest in their beats in order within Thirty-five (35) days after AUGUST CHILDCARE POSITION 18, 2005 exclusive of such date. If you fail payment to AHS/Overlook Hospi- MOUNTAINSIDE – Union ute information about Operation Life to develop news stories. to do so, judgement by default may be tal, and to bring payment on the day County’s free Summer Arts Festival Saver and the voluntary fingerprint- After school childcare two days a Please email resume and clips rendered against you for the relief de- of the screening. Payment must be concert series continues on Wednes- ing of school age children. week, for two children,10 and 12 to: [email protected]. manded in the complaint (and amend- Pleasant atmosphere. Ideal for ment to complaint, if any). You shall file made prior to the screening. To day, August 24, with a performance All Summer Arts Festival concerts your answer and proof of service in dupli- schedule an appointment, please responsible HS senior/college by The Ed Palermo Big Band with are held on Wednesday evenings at HELP WANTED cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of call (800) 247-9580. Rob Paparozzi, a group that draws 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Avenue student References a must. New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 rave reviews and enthusiastic audi- end of Echo Lake Park in Call evenings (908) 928-9132 DELIVERIES Market Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jer- CUSTOMER SERVICE sey 08625, in accordance with the Rules Wardlaw-Hartridge ences wherever they perform. The Mountainside. Lawn chairs, blankets BRI-MAR UTILITY TRAILER of Civil Practice and Procedure. Union County Board and picnic baskets are The HoneyBaked Ham Co., This action has been instituted for the Seeks Vendors for Fair of Chosen Freehold- encouraged. A re- Brand new, 5’x8', 2000 lb. Watchung. 18 +, various shifts. purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated March 24, 2004, made by JEF- AREA – The Wardlaw-Hartridge ers invites the public freshment stand will Solid floor/sides, ramp. Ask for Manager (908) 755-3524 Perfect for landscape equipment FREY A. PEREZ, as Mortgagor(s), to School, located on Inman Avenue to attend this free out- be available at ap- PART TIME NANNY NEEDED BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR in Edison, is seeking vendors with door concert, which proximately 6:30 p.m. and ATV’s. $700. BY MERGER TO FLEET NATIONAL quality merchandise to present their is sponsored by the In case of rain, Please call (908) 322-7897 Westfield family looking for BANK, recorded on April 30, 2004, in Book energetic nanny to care for two 10645 of Mortgages for UNION County, crafts and goods at the annual Fall Schering-Plough concerts in the se- AUTO FOR SALE Page 416, and subsequently assigned to Fair Boutique to be held at the school Corp., beginning at ries move to young children. Position is part- the plaintif, and (2) to recover possession on Saturday, October 22. 7:30 p.m. in Echo Cranford High 1996 VW Jetta time involving after school hours. of, and concerns the premises commonly Lake Park, on the bor- School, on West End low mileage 58K. Must have own car and clean NJ known as: 1619 WOOD AVENUE, APT. Applications are presently being F2, ROSELLE, NJ 07203. accepted for the fair, which draws der of Mountainside Place off Springfield Body in excellent condition. driver’s license. Hours would If you are unable to obtain an attorney, hundreds of attendees including and Westfield. Avenue in Cranford. Needs transmission work. generally be 2:30 to 6:30, Monday- you may communicate with the New Jer- alumni, families and friends of the “The Ed Palermo For up-to-date con- Will take best offer. Friday. Salary: $12.00 to $15.00/hr sey Bar Association by calling 908-249- Big Band has been to- cert and rain infor- Call (908) 654-7582. dep. on exp. Call (908) 654-1980 5000. You may also contact the lawyer school and the local community. referral service of UNION the County of The festivities will begin with gether since 1980, mation call the De- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you soccer games, coffee and baked playing a unique partment of Parks, cannot afford an attorney, you may com- goods by the Parents’ Association, blend of jazz and Recreation and Fa- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT municate with the Legal Services Office of with games and activities for chil- blues infused with cilities hotline at FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY the County of Venue by calling 908-354- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 4340. dren of all ages. A gourmet, sit- humor and love for (908) 352-8410 after You, JEFFREY A. PEREZ, HIS HEIRS down lunch will be available, as the music,” said Free- Ed Palermo 3:00 p.m. on the day RESOLUTION 05-08-141 RESOLUTION 05-08-153 DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- well as the traditional hot dogs and holder Chairman of the concert. CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates; SENTATIVES AND HIS, THEIRS OR ANY Italian sausage sandwiches people Rick Proctor. “Known in New York The final free Wednesday night Stelton Road; Piscataway, New Jersey Eleven Tindall Road; Middleton, New Jer- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT 08855-0036 sey 07748 TITLE AND INTEREST are made party can eat on the go. City as the band that plays the music concert in the Summer Arts Festi- NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional defendant to this foreclosure action be- For more information about the of Frank Zappa, they will hook up at val series will be held on August Engineering Services/Community House Planning Services for Specific Planning cause you are the heirs of the deceased fair itself, vendors may call the Echo Lake Park with New Jersey- 31 when The Party Dolls will per- Streetscape, Lighting and Parking Lot Board Applications mortgagor, JEFFREY A. PEREZ, and as school at (908) 754-1882 and leave based singer and harmonica player form their tribute to “Girl Groups” Resurfacing. 170 2nd Street, Block 104, Lot 1.01. such may have an interest in the mort- DURATION: For a period ending no DURATION: Expires December 31, gaged premises, and you have a right to their name and telephone number Rob Paparozzi to honor the memory of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. That later than December 31, 2005. 2005. Notice of this action for any right, title, with the receptionist. of Paul Butterfield and other masters concert will be sponsored by AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $16,500.00 AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $500.00 claim or interest you may have in, to, or Wardlaw-Hartridge is an indepen- of the blues.” ConocoPhillips-Bayway Refinery. A Copy of the Resolution and Contract A Copy of the Resolution and Contract against the said mortgaged premises. dent, pre-kindergarten through Before the music begins, represen- For other concert information, or relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office Superior Court of New Jersey grade 12, college preparatory school tatives from the Union County to find out about recreational activi- of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine Frank J. Martone, P.C. that welcomes diversity, embraces Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to ties, call the Union County Depart- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 A Professional Corporation academic freedom and champions demonstrate the skills of the K-9 ment of Parks, Recreation and Fa- Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern 1455 Broad Street individualism. Search and Rescue Unit and distrib- cilities at (908) 527-4900. Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 8/18/05, The Leader Fee: $66.81

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GOOD CHOICE PAINTING Interior & Exterior Wall Paper Removal & Paper Hanging Power Washing And Deck Refinishing 908-771-0428 Page 16 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Harold Merrill, Jr., 90, BOE President; Distinguished Coach and Scout Leader – Obituaries – Harold Douglas Merrill, Jr. died ist Church, as head of the building peacefully on Saturday, July 30, in committee for Wesley Hall, and head William E. Kirk, 58, Banking Executive; Meredith N.H., surrounded by im- of the pastoral relations committee mediate family. He was in his 90th for over 25 years. His involvement Scoutmaster Enjoyed Reading, Music year and had fought the onset of old with Camp Brett Endeavor began in age with great courage and success. 1978, and he oversaw a period of William Edward Kirk of Westfield as Chairman of the International Bank- Born on October 6, 1915, in East major facilities expansion at the camp, died on Monday, August 8, at the ers Association in Tokyo. Concord, N.H. to Elizabeth Thomas including the building of several all- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in He also served as a Scoutmaster for Nash and Harold Douglas Merrill, weather facilities to help make Brett Houston, Tex. Boy Scouts of America in Tokyo, Doug graduated from the University Endeavor a full-year camp, cultivat- Born on March 31, 1947 in Green Japan, where his favorite activities of New Hampshire in 1937 with a ing a volunteer relationship with both Bay, Wis. to Harley and Eloise Kirk, included camping and hiking around bachelor’s degree in civil engineer- AT&T and Bell Atlantic Pioneers William graduated from the Japanese country- ing, and immediately took a position groups. Boone High School in side. with New Jersey Bell Telephone in An accomplished athlete and coach, Boone, Iowa and re- William was a mem- the Plant Division. Mr. Merrill had played baseball as a ceived an undergradu- ber of the Foreign Cor- He married Ruth Feely in 1940, boy in the Concord Sunset League. ate degree in history respondents’ Club of and the couple lived in Westfield, N.J. After college, he played softball in from Iowa State Univer- Japan and the Tokyo Dennis F. Kinsella until their move in 1972 to a newly the New Jersey Bell Company league; sity, as well as a master’s American Club. Upon created family farm they called in 1957, he began coaching Little degree in Foreign Ser- his return to the United “Peaceable Acres” in Stanton, N.J. League in Westfield. Over the next 33 vice with honors from States, he became a Di- Dennis Kinsella, 59, Red Cross Head; All fondly remember the numerous years, he was to produce 33 winning Georgetown University. rector of the Bankers Turkey Day family reunions. Doug seasons and coach numerous cham- William married Association for Finance Rotarian and Soccer Assoc. President loved most to be with his family. pionship teams, as well as several all- Helen Louise Anderson and Trade in Washing- The Merrills relocated to New star teams. After the family’s move to in 1968 in Alcester, S.D. ton, D.C. He is remem- Dennis F. Kinsella, 59, of Westfield years with the Westfield- Hampshire in January 2002, living Stanton in 1972, he continued to coach He served three years as bered as an avid reader died on Thursday, August 16, at his Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- closer to younger family members, Little League until 1985. an officer in the United who enjoyed music and residence with his family by his side. can Red Cross. first in Exeter and most recently in Doug’s love of life, sensitivity to States Navy Atlantic William E. Kirk good conversation. Born in Kearny, he was raised in Surviving are his wife, Patricia Meredith. Mr. Merrill, an Eagle Scout others, leadership position in so many Fleet and later had a ca- After successful treat- Scotch Plains and had also lived in Walsh Kinsella; a son and daughter- at the young age of age 16, earned 44 roles and determination served as a reer in international banking. ment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Harrison. He moved to Westfield in in-law, Dennis and Liz Kinsella; a of the 57 merit badges possible at the beacon and role model to all those In 1977 he opened Harris Bank’s William died of an unexpected stroke. 1974, residing there for 22 years, daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and time in only two years, and carried that lucky enough to know him. Japan office in Tokyo, and later He is survived by his wife, Helen before moving to Point Pleasant, John Sartor; a brother, John Kinsella; experience into his work as Cubmaster He was the beloved and adoring worked in the Singapore branch of Anderson Kirk of Westfield; two sons, where he lived for five years. He four sisters, Geraldine Edwards, of Cub Scout Pack No. 171. husband of Ruth, his wife of 65 years; the same bank. In 1987, he returned Philip John Kirk of Chicago, Ill. and returned to Westfield in 2000. MaryEllen DeGeso, Kate Reis and He continued his vast experience the loving and supportive father of to Asia with the Bank of New York, James Edward Kirk of New York City, Mr. Kinsella served as Executive Reenie Young, and three grandchil- with the supervision of his twin grand- Suzi Maybee, Margaret, Barbara, where he was Vice President and and a brother, John Robert Kirk of Director of the Westfield- dren, Jack, Katie and Kevin. sons as they each advanced in rank to Chip, Chris, Steve, Peter and Mike General Manager for Japan Opera- Millersville, Md. Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- The funeral service will be held at Life Scout, and did likewise with Merrill. Mr. Merrill was grandfather tions. William returned to work for A memorial service was held at the can Red Cross in a full-time capacity 9 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 19, younger grandsons Hunter and Wyatt. of Beth Maybee Allgeier, Lynne the Bank of New York corporate head- Nathanael Lutheran Church in for the past 10 years. He had also at the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Mr. Merrill was honored by the Boy Nathan, Geoff, David, Jr. and Jill quarters in 1999. Alcester, S.D. on Sunday August 14. chaired many boards and commit- Plains. A Funeral Mass will be of- Scouts of America for his service and Maybee; Elisa Wagner, Larry, Doug, William’s curiosity about people and Memorial donations may be made tees prior to becoming Executive fered at 10 a.m. at St. Helen’s Ro- received the Silver Beaver Award. Wyatt, Hunter, Colette, Wesley, and history led him to travel extensively in “In Memory of William Kirk” to: Director. man Catholic Church in Westfield. An ROTC graduate and reservist, Alexander Merrill, and great-grand- Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. During his tenure, he had been Interment will be at Fairview Cem- Mr. Merrill entered the service in late father of Lizzie, Matthew and Cassie served as a Governor of the American Box 4486, Houston, Tex. 77210-4486. highly successful in raising money etery in Westfield. 1940 with the United States Army Allgeier; Alyssa, Danielle and Jocelyn Chamber of Commerce in Japan and August 18, 2005 for the Red Cross through his many Visitation will take place from 2 to Signal Corps. During his five years of Nathan; Benjamin Maybee, and Max charity golf outings. 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, active duty, he held positions of re- and Sierra Wagner. He also was a Campbell Clark Groel, Jr., 91, Pilot; Prior to his position with the Red August 18, at the funeral home today. sponsibility for the East Coast early loving and supportive father-in-law Cross, Mr. Kinsella had been a sales- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- warning system and for signal opera- to Dr. David Maybee, Mal, Diane, Worked In Real Estate Investments man with Thomas Lincoln Mercury butions may be made to the American tions in the Saipan invasion in 1944 in Janet, Heather and Pat Merrill. in Westfield for 20 years. Red Cross, Westfield-Mountainside the Pacific Theater. He received the A memorial service will be held at Campbell Clark Groel, Jr., 91, of estate investments until his retire- He was Past President of the Chapter, 321 Elm Street, Westfield Bronze Star for his service there. the Grace Episcopal Church in East Vero Beach, Fla. and Martha’s Vine- ment in 1986. Campbell never lost Westfield Soccer Association, a 07090 and the Center for Hope Hos- Saipan was the first time that all Concord, N.H. on Saturday, August yard, Mass. died on Thursday, Au- his love of flying and piloted private former commissioner on the pice & Palliative Care, 1900 Raritan armed services communications for 20, at 2 p.m. A second memorial gust 11, at the Royal Palm Convales- planes until he was 82. Westfield Recreation Commission, Road, Scotch Plains 07076. Letters an invasion were under a single point service will take place at the First cent Center in Vero Beach after a Surviving are his wife of 22 years, a member of the Rotary Club of of condolence will also be accepted of command. Mr. Merrill was pro- United Methodist Church in Westfield brief illness. Eleanor Groel of Vero Beach and Westfield and a volunteer for many at [email protected]. moted to Colonel in the Signal Corps on Saturday, November 19. In lieu of He was born February 16, 1914 in Martha’s Vineyard; three stepsons, August 18, 2005 at age 29, making him the youngest flowers, the family requests memo- Orange, N.J. Don Reese, Hunter Corbin and Peter Thomas Byrnes, 84, Sales Representative; full colonel in the Pacific Theater at rial gifts be made in Doug’s honor to Campbell was a graduate of Corbin; a stepdaughter, Sally R. the time. the Boy Scouts of America or the Lawrenceville Academy and Princeton Anderson; seven grandchildren and Was Decorated Veteran of World War II After the end of World War II, he Alzheimer’s Foundation. University, Class of 1936. Shortly af- five great-grandchildren. He was pre- continued on reserve status for 20 August 18, 2005 ter graduation from college, he joined deceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Thomas P. Byrnes, 84, of Char- He was predeceased by his wife, years. He returned to New Jersey Bell the Army and obtained the rank of M. Corbin, in 1981. lotte, N.C. died on Monday, August Elsie Sweet Byrnes, in 2002, and by Telephone Company and held posi- William Gabriel, 81 Captain while piloting transport planes Arrangements are under the direc- 15, at his residence. a daughter, Lynne E. Byrnes, in 1998. tions as district manager in such loca- William Gabriel, 81, of Westfield over “The Hump” to China. tion of the Strunk Funeral Home in Born in Central Falls, R.I., he had Surviving are a son, Robert S. tions as Newark, Bloomfield and the died on Saturday, August 13, at his After his military service, he joined Vero Beach. lived in Scotch Plains for 26 years, Byrnes of Charlotte, N.C.; a daugh- Oranges. He retired from New Jersey home. his father in the family business, “Port In lieu of flowers, the family would then in Edison for 18 years, before ter, Deborah Anne Byrnes of Bos- Bell in 1977. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Warehouse,” based in the Tribeca sec- appreciate donations to a favorite moving to Charlotte in 2002. ton, Mass.; a step-brother, Raymond He was a member of the Westfield Westfield since 1967. tion of New York City. This led to a charity in Campbell’s memory. Mr. Byrnes had been employed as Forcier of Florida, and three grand- Board of Education from 1952 to Mr. Gabriel had been a shop fore- long and successful career in real August 18, 2005 a sales representative with Goshen children. 1958 – a period of expansion for the man in the packaging department at Rubber Co., Inc. in Goshen, Ind. for Funeral services will be held at 10 board – serving as Vice President and Bristol Myers Corporation in Hill- 35 years prior to retiring in 1992. a.m. today, Thursday, August 18, at President of the board. During his side for 23 years, retiring in 1985. Daniel Paglia, 81, Was Master Jeweler A veteran of World War II, Mr. the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 years on the board, he was respon- He was a member of the I Am’s Byrnes served as a Staff Sergeant in South Avenue in Fanwood. Inter- sible for overseeing the building of Temple in Plainfield. For D. Paglia & Son in Mountainside the 42nd Bombardment Squadron ment will follow at Fairview Cem- Edison Junior High School, Wash- He was predeceased by his wife, of the United States Army Air Corps. etery in Westfield. ington and Jefferson elementary Frances Franceschetti, in June. Daniel Paglia, 81, of Toms River Paglia, and five great-grandchildren. He received the Distinguished Fly- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- schools, and the addition to Westfield Surviving are a daughter, Janice died on Sunday, August 14, at his A Liturgy of Christian Burial will ing Cross for participating in the tions may be made to the Fanwood- Senior High School. He received the Gabriel Walker; three sons, Jeffrey residence. be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Thurs- bombing run on Iwo Jima, as well Scotch Plains YMCA, 1340 Martine B’nai B’rith Award from Temple Gabriel, Jon Gabriel and James Born in Trevico Avellino, Italy, he day, August 18, at St. Elizabeth’s as the Air Medal with six oak leaf Avenue, Scotch Plains 07076. Emanu-El in Westfield in 1968. Gabriel; two sisters, Margaret Heaton had lived in Mountainside before Church in Far Hills. Entombment will clusters. August 18, 2005 Mr. Merrill was an active volunteer and Doris Brahm; 11 grandchildren moving to Toms River in 1989. follow in the Our Lady Chapel Mau- at the Westfield First United Method- and three great-grandchildren. Prior to retiring in 1989, Mr. Paglia soleum in Basking Ridge. Charles Hanson, Sr., 86, GAF Retiree; A Mass of Christian Burial was had been a master jeweler for D. Arrangements are by the Gallaway & offered yesterday, Wednesday, Au- Paglia & Son in Mountainside. Crane Funeral Home in Basking Ridge. MASTER gust 17, at the Holy Trinity Roman He was predeceased by a brother, Memorial contributions may be Was Active In Presbyterian Church Catholic Church in Westfield. En- Generoso Paglia, in 2002. made to The Mesothelioma Applied Charles R. Hanson, Sr., 86, of Carolyn Hanson, in 2003. MEMORIALS tombment took place at Fairview Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Research Foundation, 1609 Garden Westfield died on Thursday, August Surviving are a son, Charles Cemetery in Westfield. Rose Distefano Paglia; two daugh- Street, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93101. 11, at Westfield Center-Genesis Hanson, Jr., and a brother, George 524 Central Avenue Arrangements were by the Dooley ters, Lena McGilbery of Big Bear August 18, 2005 ElderCare in Westfield. Hanson. Westfield, NJ Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- City, Calif. and Theresa Paglia Brown Born in Hillside, he had resided in A funeral service was held on Tues- (908) 233-2350 enue in Westfield. of Ormond Beach, Fla.; a son, Daniele Prayer to St. Jude Fanwood, Westfield and Garwood be- day, August 16, at the Garwood Pres- August 18, 2005 Paglia of Far Hills; a brother, Profes- fore moving back to Westfield in 1973. byterian Church. Interment followed sor Luigino Paglia of Assisi and Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in Mr. Hanson had been employed by at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. See it all on the Web! Trevico, Italy; five grandchildren, GAF as a lab technician in Wayne and Arrangements were under the di- Brian Daniel McGilbery, Tara Jean miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Linden for 40 years prior to retiring in rection of the Gray Funeral Home, www.goleader.com Komoda, Amy Rose Abel, John Christ, faithful intercessor of all 1985. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Designer • Builders of fine Daniel Brown and Meghan Ann who invoke your special patron- He was a member of the Garwood Memorial donations may be made MONUMENTS age in time of need, to you I have Presbyterian Church and its choir, to the Garwood Presbyterian Church recourse from the depth of my and also was a Sunday school teacher Building Fund, 341 Spruce Avenue, MARKERS heart and humbly beg to whom MAUSOLEUMS for many years. Garwood 07027. Hillside Cemetery God has given such great power to He was predeceased by his wife, August 18, 2005 come to my assistance. Help me Lettered • Cleaned in my urgent position. In return I PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Tim Doerr promise to make your name known BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Scotch Plains and cause you to be invoked. Say Bruce Bauer The Bond Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on August 9, 2005 three Our Fathers, three Hail and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning (established 1939) Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, 908.756.1729 pray for us and all who invoke has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Also: 300 Rt. 37 East your aid. Publication must be Eleanor McGovern www.hillsidecemetery.com Borough Clerk Toms River, NJ promised. This novena has never BOROUGH OF FANWOOD (732) 349-2350 been known to fail. A.M.P. ORDINANCE 05-16-S BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 05-12-S FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON JUNE 14, 2005 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing Caring & Courteous Service to the an Appropriation of $1,505,068 for Various Capital Improvements for and by the Borough of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,002,314 Bond or Notes of the Borough for Financing Part of the Appropriation” finally Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 adopted on June 14, 2005 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Section 2. Section 1 of the Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following: Westfield “For the said Improvements, the appropriation includes the sum of $70,000 expected 556 Westfield Avenue to be received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection- Statewide Livable Communities Grant in connection with the Improvement described in Section 233-0255 3(a)(3).” Section 3. Section 3(a)3 of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: John L. Dooley Appropriation Estimated Period Manager and Estimated Maximum of Purpose Cost Amount of Usefulness NJ License # 4100 Bonds or Notes Various recreation improvements $ 351,250 $ 96,187 15 including LaGrande Park Field tennis courts and Forest Road Field renovations, including all work or materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto. Section 4. The Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the reference of $1,505,068 Cranford for the appropriation and estimated cost and substituting in lieu therefor $1,575,068. Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the 218 North Avenue provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions 276-0255 in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Charles V. Dooley Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. Section 6. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. Manager Section 7. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. NJ License # 3703 Introduced: July 12, 2005 Adopted: August 9, 2005 Colleen Mahr, Mayor Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk 1 T - 8/18/05, The Times Fee: $92.82 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 18, 2005 Page 17 Three Students Earn WHS Principal Robert Petix Honors at F&M College AREA – Seven underclassmen from Union County, including three from Westfield and Scotch Plains, Announces 2005 Graduates received academic honors for the WESTFIELD — Westfield High Christopher Coyle, Jr. Jeffrey Pate Melissa Graham Jonathan Tannenbaum Spring 2005 semester at Franklin & Katherine Cross Michael Patella Julie Gralla Maxwell Thomas School Principal Robert Petix an- Elizabeth Cullen Brett Paulan Brendan Granstrand John Thomson Marshall College. nounced the list of 2005 Westfield Peter Curialle Jeffrey Pazdro Emily Greenberg Mikala Tidswell A student earns Honors List recog- Ashley Current Rebecca Perch Jeffrey Greenlaw Allison Tiedrich graduates. There are 376 graduates of Brent Davis Sarah Perch James Hanas Vincent Tomasso nition for achieving a 3.7 or better the class of 2005. Kristina DeCicco Claire Petersen Tamara Handy David Torres grade point average and Dean’s List Urmi Dedhiya Nicholas Petrarca Mark Harbaugh Thomas Tresnan recognition for achieving a 3.25 or Michael Adamcik Perri Koll Lindsay DeGiralamo Amanda Pokol Monica Harris Elizabeth Trimble Michael Agresta Rebecca Korn Jacqueline De La Fuente Taylor Porter Camille Hausheer Christopher Tropeano better grade point average on a 4.0 John Aleksandravicius Sam Kramer Thomas Del Duca Bryan Power Marie-Claire Hausseguy Bradford Trzesniowski scale. Edward Augustyn III Edward Kramkowski Amanda Dickson Emily Printz Rachel Hawkins Justin Tullo Sarah Bhagat and Blair Wallace Annette Báez Jeremy Krell Leah DiMatteo Andrew Prunesti Eric Hayes Ally Turitz Susanna Baranchuk Matthew Kukis Carina Don Elizabeth Purcell William Hearon Megan Valenti Richardson of Westfield were named Matthew Barbiere Michelle Kuppersmith Mark Doss Lauren Purdy Max Heitner John Velasco to the honors list, as was Judith Diana Bartolomeo Walter Lau Athina Doutis Dina Ragab Christina Henry Christopher Velderman John Paul Bartolomeo Margaret Lee Marc Dowling Ryan Reber Alexandra Hermann Brittany Vella Michelle Brown of Scotch Plains. Lisa Basile Kristopher Legones Dana Downer David Reinhardt Jonathan Herttua Albert Venezio III Sarah is a 2003 graduate of Jeffrey Bayne Eric Lescarret Robert Doyle David Rimkus Craig Hewit Bailey Verdone Michael Beil Sara Lesko Jeffrey Dresely Matthew Risberg R. Christopher Hild Ashvin Vijayakumar Westfield High School (WHS) and is Shonta Belvin Andrew Levy Brian Dunstan Patrick Rizk Meisha Hill Charles Washington pursuing a major in psychology and a Jeremy Berk Abigail Lewis Jessica Dwyer Alison Rodino Katelyn Hoens Meghan Wasiak minor in Latin. She is the daughter of Amy Bernstein Michael Lombard Gilad Edelman Jessica Ropars Jeffrey Hogan Alec Wasserman Brooke Bernstein Nicholas Lorusso Lauren Eisenberg Abigail Rosenstein Darrell Hopkins, Jr. Brian Waters Drs. Phiroz and Patricia Bhagat of Diego Betancourt Zachary Lowenstein Jamie Elbaum Gregory Ryan, Jr. Peter Hrinewski Andrew Waxtel Westfield. Evan Bilheimer Alyson Ludmer Jessie El Koury Jason Ryan Richard Hughes Jacqueline Weidman Eloise Birdsey Christian Luker Christine Ellis Perry Sacks James Hwang Elsa Werner Blair is a 2002 WHS graduate and Gabrielle Blitz Steven Lynes Brittany Elsasser Julie Sadick Ralph Iannazzone Justin West is majoring in business administra- Olena Borkowsky Elizabeth Mackay Adham El-Sherbeini Rachel Sadick Anthony Infantino Rollin White IV Steven Bourke Emily MacNeil Shaun Elwell Gregory Salmon Kevin Jean-Louis Richard Whitehead tion. He is the son of Deborah and Matthew Boyle Ryan Madaras Andrew Emmet John Sawicki Daniel Jekelis Benjamin Wieder Taw Richardson of Westfield. Jake Brandman Brendan Mahoney Lina Eriksson Kristin Sawyer Kate Judd Elisabeth Willis Judith, a first-year student, is a 2004 Ivan Brenner Nicholas Malaspina Jaawell Faggins Michael Scaliti Bryan Kahn Lauren Winchester Samuel Brenner Christina Marcus Katherine Fahrenthold Willa Schaefer Charles Kalis Cameron Wong graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Stephanie Bridgman Michelle Markowski Evan Falk William Schoenbach Richard Kassan Michael Woods High School. She is the daughter of Robert Broadbent John Marks Michael Fantini Jessica Schor Megan Kealy Li Yang Wesley Brockway Bridget Martucci Colin Faust Andrew Schott Daniel Kelman Qiaozi Yang Charles and Elizabeth Brown of Alexandria Brummell Sarah Masel Jenna Federgreen Rebecca Schulman Brian Kender Merih Yavuz Scotch Plains. George Bucci Rebecca Mason Spartak Fedorovich Lindsay Seagull Edward Kerins Sing Mun Yeow Kara Buonocore Kristen Materek Allison Feldman Kelly Seib John Kerr Anne Yingling Joseph Buontempo, Jr. Corey Matrisciano Michael Feniger Ashley Seitz Valerie Kerr Sean Young Scotch Plains Boy Leah Burke James McCabe, Jr. Danielle Ferrari Kirsten Selert Philip Kim Ashley Yuro Brian Burkhardt Mary McCall Robert Finne Ryan Shallcross Samuel Kim Zoë Zachariades Jacqueline Burns Erin McCloskey David Firestone Yifan Shao Griffith Kimmins Christopher Zaffuto Wins Art Contest Scott Callender Maggie McDermott Scott Fishberg Sasha-Anaïs Sharif Christy King Michael Zahler COLLEGE FOR TEENS…Student Maggie Kosciolek of Scotch Plains speaks at Lauren Campo Joshua McMahon Meaghan Fitzpatrick Emily Sheehan Matthew King Lorena Zamarelli FANWOOD – Children’s Special- Darek Candelore Tara Meagher Drew Flast Neda Simaika Sarah Klass Lisa Zhang the College for Teens commencement on August 11 at Union County College in ized Hospital’s Outpatient Center at Caroline Cariste Suzanne Merkelson Patrick Fleming Lauren Simmons Erin Klein Dana Zichlin Cranford. This summer, more than 90 students from the county completed the Fanwood Plaza recently held an Art Natasha Carlos Jared Messina Daniel Foltz-Morrison Katrine SinghBaba Rebecca Klinger Nicole Zubizarreta three-week program, which offers teens in grades 8 through 12 opportunities to Chelsea Carlson Sara Metwaly Megan Fowler-Pollitt Anne Siwulec Henry Koehler Tammy Zurawa explore a variety of career choices while experiencing life on a college campus. Contest open to children who are Rachel Carr Corey Milloy Kristina Fraites Andrew Skoller outpatients at the facility. Each of the Rebecca Cass Jared Moloshok Evan Frankel Bryan Skorge Jordan Cassidy Ashley Molson Courtney Franko Katherine Sloan BOE to Meet August 30 applicants were asked to create a pic- Gina Castrorao Alex Monaco Alana Fraser Katherine Smith WESTFIELD – The Westfield ture expressing the thought “I feel Daniel Chabanov Michelle Morawski Danielle Fried Lisa Smythe NJ History Partnership happy when…” A panel of judges Gene Chen Taylor Mulvee Benjamin Fulton Rebecca Snyder Board of Education (BOE) will meet Jessica Chernetz Joel Nemec Laura Gabriel Dana Spass on Tuesday, August 30, at 8 p.m. in from the Fanwood Plaza Psychology Nikke Chumpitaz Josh Newberg Matthew Gallagher Brad Speck department carefully chose five-year- Allison Clancy Barrett Newell David Ganz Amanda Spector Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. A com- Project Returns To Kean Christine Clark Katherine Newingham Joseph Geissler Gregory Speir plete agenda will be available on old Kester Olivo of Scotch Plains. Meredith Clark Lindsey Newman Lauren Gelmetti Kayli Spialter UNION – Through the New Jersey 37 participating teachers also visited While determining what he’d like Kyle Clarke Hillary Nicoll Jennifer Gerckens Matthew Statton Monday, August 29, in the Board Garrett Cockren Lauren Nolan Keivan Ghorbanzadeh Richard Stewart Secretary’s office at 302 Elm Street History Partnership Project (NJHPP), various landmarks throughout the to draw, Aixa Olivo, Kester’s mother David Cognetti Claire O’Boyle Deanna Goldner Christine Stirrat and on www.westfieldnjk12.org. All a federally-funded program linking state, including the Alice Paul House said, “He loves rainbows and decided Amanda Cohen Tara O’Donohue Paul Goldweitz Brian Stotter to draw himself.” Along with receiv- Daniel Cohen Katharine Okamoto Ashton Golembo Andrew Streaman BOE public meetings are taped. They Kean University, the New Jersey His- in Mt. Laurel, the Botto House in Andrea Colbert Michael Oliff Justin Gonçalves Robin Streit can be seen on Channel 36 on Tues- torical Commission and the Montville Haledon, and the Mudd Library at ing a gift certificate and a document Katie Cole-Kelly Anne Onishi Matthew Gonzalez Elizabeth Strickland stating he won the contest, his art- Christian Colon Adrienne O’Rourke Rachel Gordon Monica Sull days at 8 a.m., 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. and Township school district, the connec- Princeton University. Teachers came Jennifer Conner Emily Ortuso Julia Gormley Brendan Sullivan Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. tion between New Jersey’s state his- from as far south as Ocean county work is now framed and hung up in G. Chadwick Cook Brian Oxman Michael Gorski Jessica Sussman tory and that of the United States has and as far north as Passaic county to the Ambulatory Care Center in Fred Cooper Giovanna Palatucci Christina Cordeiro Justine Palme been portrayed for a third consecu- take part in the program. In addition Fanwood Plaza. Kester, who will be- Jeffrey Cornell Angela Parisi tive year to middle and high school to lectures and fieldtrips, participat- gin Kindergarten in September, was Lyndsay Couture Danielle Parkinson history teachers from across the state ing teachers collaborated to establish extremely excited that he had won through the summer institute. lesson plans based on what they and will surely continue to enter grati- SP Resident to Attend Held on the main campus of Kean, learned. fying contests such as this. the third-annual NJHPP summer in- Funded through a United States Fairleigh Dickinson stitute focused on the Progressive Era Department of Education Teaching SCOTCH PLAINS – Sarah in New Jersey. The two-week program American History grant, the New Jer- Schiff, a 2005 graduate of Scotch featured lectures by acclaimed state sey History Partnership Project seeks Plains-Fanwood High School, will historians, video presentations, as well to improve the quality of history in- attend Fairleigh Dickinson as field trips to historic landmarks and struction in the state’s public schools University’s College at Florham sights throughout New Jersey pertain- by providing enrichment programs Campus in Madison this Septem- ing to the Progressive Era. and online resources to middle and ber. She is the daughter of Stephen Among the featured presenters high school teachers that foster en- and Hindy Schiff of Scotch Plains. were John Milton Cooper, who lec- thusiasm for American history and tured on Woodrow Wilson; Barbara help them implement recent revisions Residents Named To Petrick, who discussed Cornelia to the state’s curriculum standards. Bradford and the Whittier House; Over the past three years, the Spring BU Dean’s List Steve Golin, who analyzed the Pater- NJHPP has brought nearly 100 middle AREA — Several area residents D.A.R.E. TO SUCCEED…Fifth-grade students at Redeemer Lutheran School in son silk strike; Clement Price, who and high school teachers to Kean for have recently been named to the Westfield recently completed the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) gave an overview of Newark during professional development activities. program, for which the school expressed appreciation to the Westfield Police the Great Migration and Kean his- Materials from this year’s institute dean’s list at Boston University for Department for its leadership. Pictured, from left to right, are: Chanise Roberson, the spring semester. Westfield stu- tory department chair Mark Lender, will be developed into an interactive Elizabeth Buckridee, Westfield Police Officer Gary Moore, Alex Nelson and whose presentation focused on civil CD-ROM and uploaded to the NJHPP dents recognized for this honor in- Victoria Pascal. clude Karen Huskey, Julee Noguchi liberties in New Jersey during World Website at www.nj-history.org and and David Riggs. War I. added to a series of components from THE HAPPY ARTIST…Kester Olivo Scotch Plains students that were During the institute, the group of the previous two summer programs. proudly holds up his winning artwork. honored are Lucas Francavilla and Christopher Seeman. Fanwood resi- dent Schulyer Boyda was also named. Westfield Resident to Attend Bates College WESTFIELD – Jonathan Tannenbaum of Westfield is among the 516 students who are starting at Bates College this fall. Jonathan, a 2005 graduate of Westfield High School, is the son of Doug and Jacquie Tannenbaum in Westfield.

Tammam Announces WALKING FOR A CAUSE…First grade students from Washington School in Westfield walk around their field with teacher Karen Geddis in the “Acts of Piano Student Awards Kindness” walkathon that raised over $15,000 for juvenile diabetes research. WESTFIELD – Students of Sondra Tammam, pianist and Co-Director of the Dorothy Taubman Piano Semi- WF’s Washington School nars have won prizes in New York and New Jersey competitions. In June, six students performed at Carnegie Walks to Cure Diabetes Hall’s Weill Hall as winners of the WESTFIELD – Students and teach- have been coordinated by Piano Teachers Society of America ers at Westfield’s Washington Elemen- kindergarteners and first graders at Competition. tary School recently held their annual Thanksgiving, and walkathon dona- They are Qiaozi Yang, Henry “Acts of Kindness” walkathon to raise tions have been collected for Namkung, Jean Namkung, Rachel money for the Juvenile Diabetes Re- Children’s Specialized Hospital, Kang, Wendy Lin and Grace Kim. search Foundation (JDRF). Approxi- Muscular Dystrophy, Ronald Henry Namkung also performed at mately 350 children participated by McDonald House, American Red Princeton University’s Richardson gathering pledges and walking laps Cross, and this year, Juvenile Diabe- Hall as soloist in Beethoven’s Choral around the school’s field, ultimately tes Research Foundation. Making this Fantasy with the New Jersey Youth raising over $15,000 for juvenile dia- year’s “act of kindness” especially Orchestra. betes research. Principal Joseph meaningful for the children was the In June, Ms. Tammam appeared in Malanga said, “I was so pleased to see knowledge that one of their own class- concert at CAMI Hall in New York the commitment and dedication to this mates would benefit directly from City with Avron Coleman, cellist and project by our students and by the their efforts; third grade student, Katie Matti Braun, violinist of the New generosity of many supporters. We are Felix, was diagnosed with type 1 dia- York Philharmonic. They also per- always willing to assist those in need betes two years ago. formed at the Reeves-Reed Arbore- or the less fortunate.” JDRF, the leading charitable funder tum in Summit in a benefit concert. Washington’s Acts of Kindness and advocate of juvenile (type 1) dia- Ms. Tammam lectured on the Committee is teacher-organized. Each betes research worldwide, was founded Taubman technique at the 2005 Semi- year, the committee selects commu- in 1970 by the parents of children with nar in NYC. She also adjudicated for nity and national organizations in need juvenile diabetes – a disease which The Catholic Elementary Schools in the productive, responsible adults and citizens the NJ State Teen Arts Festival, and of financial assistance and other sup- strikes children suddenly, makes them Archdiocese of Newark offer a positive, with goals and direction in life. And was Chairperson of the NJMTA Con- port. For example, over the past five insulin-dependent for life, and carries certo Competition in conjunction with years, the fifth grade chorus enter- the constant threat of complications. encouraging and safe environment where although Catholic faith-based values are the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. tained senior groups at several as- Since its inception, JDRF has pro- children can grow in body, mind and spirit. basic to our education, religious diversity Prizes in the MEANJ 28th Annual sisted living centers and prepared vided more than $800 million in direct Our caring, qualified teachers provide a is an integral part of our classrooms. Gifted Competition were awarded to lunches for the needy. Food baskets funding to diabetes research. strong, academic foundation — over 97% Catholic Elementary School is the start several of her students. Peter Wang of Catholic school graduates advance of a smart investment in your child’s future. was the first prizewinner in the 8- to college. To help families manage tuition, we offer year-old category. Wendy Lin also The Catholic Elementary Schools in flexible payment programs. This values- won first prize in the 13-year-old the Archdiocese of Newark are deeply based education is well worth the cost. category. They were heard in recital committed to helping students develop into Then again, so are your children. at Kean University. Second Prize was awarded to Stefan Curcic, age 9, and To learn more about the Catholic Para mas información sobre las third prize went to Grace Kim. Grace and Qiaozi Yang were also finalists in Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese Escuelas Católicas Elementales de la the NJMTA Concerto Competition. of Newark, please call (973) 497-4260. Arquidiócesis de Newark, favor de Winners in the NJMTA Honors Re- llamar al (973) 497-4260. citals were David Kobray, Daisy Chang, Alexander Liu, Anne Marie The Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark Noronha and Alexander Berry of Opening hearts, minds and doors. Westfield. Page 18 Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

POPCORN™ The Dukes of Hazzard: Ride At Get Outta’ The House By CAROL F. DAVIS Bring your own low-back lawn Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times chair, and catch the final perfor- Your Own Risk mance of Plays-in-the-Park’s The New Jersey Antiques Show Dream Girls on Saturday, August One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent + Antiquarian Book & Ephemera 20, at 8:30 p.m. in Edison adjacent By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER In this motion picture episode, the Fair will be held at the Garden State No popcorns to the Menlo Park Mall. The musi- boys stumble upon a plan Boss Hogg’s Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, cal in two acts is a recent historical “The Dukes of Hazzard,” a big been hatching to further entrench Somerset on Saturday and Sunday, look at the contributions of sounds screen homage to the hit TV series that Hazzard under his greedy thumb, if August 20 and 21. There will be of the 60’s and 70’s to the enter- brawled, drawled and unfailingly out- not decimate the burg entirely. It’s a hundreds of antiques dealers and tainment scene in America. Ad- ran the law from 1979 through 1985, good thing the demagogue isn’t all over 50 professional antiquarian mission is $5 for adults, and less isn’t exactly what you’d expect. It is that bright. Otherwise, Bo and Luke’s book and ephemera dealers in the for the young and seniors. The Box much, much worse. sleuthing, which takes them to a geol- center. The hours for both days are Office opens at 5:30 p.m. For more Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, it is ogy lab at a college campus in Atlanta, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and ad- information visit the website at: the film equivalent of ignorance and wouldn’t stand a hush puppy’s chance mission is $7. John Bruno, the host http://www.playsinthepark.com/ hopelessness. Mercilessly dragged in a Mississippi prison cafeteria, to of “Antiques Show & Sell” will thisseason.html, or call the Parks through each unsurprising scene, it give you an appraisal on Sunday Department at (732) 548-2884. coin a phrase. from 1 to 4 p.m., for $5/item. Log dawns on us that this may be a bizarre They uncover clues despite them- variation on the fun house—meaning onto: www.flamingoshows.com for * * * * * * * selves. The big city outing also gives Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader more information. For a different type of dreaming, it isn’t much fun. them the opportunity to explain the THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS…Executive Director of the Downtown Westfield visit Ellis Island for the Living This chamber of horrors doesn’t Rebel flag painted on the roof of their Corporation Sherry Cronin, Executive Assistant Courtney Nemec and Intern * * * * * * * Theater presentation of Remem- scare you at every turn with suddenly car to some neighborhood brothers. Laura Pietruszki pose in their Pink Ladies bowler t-shirts during the 1950s Soc Starting on August 22, you will Hop night. ber the Dream, a drama about the appearing apparitions, ghoulish voices Rounding out the principals, so to be able to purchase single tickets challenges of immigration from or rubber snakes that lap your ankles. speak, Jessica Simpson is Daisy Duke, for New Brunswick’s State the past to the present. It is based Instead, its scene-by-scene ineptitude yet another cousin of the Dukes. She Theatre’s ’05 – ’06 season. Perfor- nd upon actual immigration informa- and absurdity repeatedly stagger the works in a gin mill where, as near as we mances include 42 Street, The tion obtained from various ship senses. We are amazed at what little can figure, it is her mission to tantalize Original Vienna Mozart Orches- passenger manifests as well as the artistic accomplishment Hollywood men and then grind her boots into tra, Whoopi Goldberg, La Bohème, oral histories of Ellis Island immi- is capable of when it really tries. their jugular when they get out of Tom Brokaw, a variety of holiday grants. It’s only a 30-minute per- There are no peaks or valleys and hand. These frequent episodes also classics, and some new names and formance, so you’ll have time to neither ebb nor flow in John O’Brien’s serve as ready tinder for the larger free- genres. For a complete listing, see everything else, too. Admis- script, which recreates, but for-alls that regularly punctuate the prices, and seating charts, visit: sion is $5.00. For more informa- contemporizes the characters and situ- screenplay. www.StateTheatreNJ.org or call tion or to make reservations, call ations Gy Waldron originally created. Daisy, doubtlessly styled after Li’l the Box Office at: 732-246-SHOW (212) 561-4500, ext. 0 or email In other words, Southern folk are ridi- Abner’s polka-dotted heartthrob both (7469). [email protected]. Reserva- culed, politicians and the police are in fashion and function, is also occa- * * * * * * * tions are highly recommended. generally scorned as corrupt, and the sionally called upon to work her femi- implication of sexual favor is a suitable * * * * * * * nine wiles to the Dukes’ advantage. You don’t have to be German to means by which to meet your ends. Part country Kryptonite, part Mata appreciate the country’s rich cul- All this low-mindedness literally Hari, she is especially helpful in whee- ture. The 131st Annual German- takes a backseat to the automotive dling information from the adversary’s American Volksfest will take place acrobatics perpetrated from start to lackeys. And just as useful in coaxing on Saturday and Sunday, August finish by Bo Duke (Sean William the authorities to look away for a 20 and 21, at Schuetzen Park in Scott), the driving partner of the Duke minute or so when needed. It’s appar- Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times North Bergen. The fair will feature duo. It would truly be cause for alarm ent that Women’s Lib is scheduled to ANIMAL PLANET…Tyler Winters, owner of Izzy & Petals Entertainment, dancers, authentic foods, beer, if we learned that most moviegoers arrive in Hazzard sometime after civil- paints a dog on Olivia Colantuono’s face, as her sister Gillian watches with her games, a market, clowns, and a who took-in “The Dukes of Hazzard” ity and common sense are due. butterfly-ed visage. beauty contest. Admission is $5 did so for the philosophy and dialogue Explaining Daisy’s raison d’être, for adults. For information call therein contained. It would then be Miss Simpson regales us with her ren- (201) 865-0868 or visit: http:// advisable to steer clear of the Cineplex dition of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots www.volksfest.org prior to, during and after the film’s are Made for Walking” during the With Marylou Morano showing, just to be on the safe side. closing credits, interspersed with a se- Book Nook In any case, though the production ries of outtakes. The unintentional NJWA To Begin Friday notes preen for credibility by inform- joke is that the whole shebang is but a Summer Suggestions For ing that Sean William Scott took spe- stitched together series of outtakes in Younger Readers To Enjoy cial driving lessons in preparation for search of a movie. Its quest is doomed Morning String Program his role, it’s highly doubtful he was to failure. actually involved in any of the vehicu- Gosh, even Chrysler didn’t want By MARYLOU MORANO WESTFIELD – The Music Studio, in Creative Arts from Rutgers Univer- lar carnage perpetrated. Moreover, any part of the ready-made product Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a division of the New Jersey Work- sity. He is proficient in teaching and while the stuntmen who provided the placement opportunity according to The fun-loving, carefree days of shop for the Arts (NJWA), will offer performing on most instruments. Dr. four-wheeled feats are to be com- “AutoBlog.” Strict constructionists summer are winding down, but a String Ensemble opportunity on Schlosberg is also experienced in con- mended for their skill, it’s apparent who surely would have been abashed if there’s still time to read a few good Friday mornings, from 8:30 to 9:30 ducting bands, orchestras and choral that computer technology and the blue Warner Bros. had used the brand new books. Here are a few that just hap- am, at the NJWA, 150-152 East Broad and musical ensembles. screen helped make their agility seem Dodge Charger, roundly criticized for pen to be on the shelves of the Book Street in Westfield. According to Dr. Schlosberg, “This even more fantastic. its four-door sedan construction, can Nook. The ensemble, which will begin on ensemble will provide participants a Equally fantastic and sure to puzzle thank the automaker’s demurral. Ever have one of those days? The September 16, is intended for experi- wonderful opportunity to get together, archeologists millenniums hence is the As a result, twenty-six Chargers from character in “You Don’t Always Get enced players of the violin, viola, cello make new friends, revitalize their fact that director Chandrasekhar ei- What You Hope For” is having one and string bass. The group will play a musicals interests and share their tal- all rides of life, some 440s, some 383s, wide variety of repertoire from classi- ents.” ther couldn’t think of how to embel- and even one 318, were used to repre- today. A mean king, pirates, a disap- lish on the TV plot scenario, or, out of pearing school and a refrigerator that cal, Broadway, pop, jazz, country and Those who are interested in joining sent the distinctively orange, 1969 folk to contemporary music. the Friday Morning String Ensemble (ahem) respect for the adventure/ Dodge Charger Hemi with the black takes off like a spaceship are just sitcom, chose against it. Which is a some of the things the little boy in The Ensemble is part of NJWA Com- should call Dr. Schlosberg at 908- 01 on its doors. munity Outreach and is tuition free. 789-9696 to arrange for an interview blessing if you’ve been watching far But hold on now, cuz. This shouldn’t this whimsical fantasy has to deal too many great stories of late, or just with. Written by Rick Walton and Funding has been provided by the to determine their level of playing be misconstrued as a rationale to see NJWA curriculum development fund. ability. finished a learned thesis on the “Seven the film. Surely you would hardly al- published by Gibbs- Smith (1996). Most Intricate Plots in English Litera- Brad Buck’s class has been as- The director of the String Ensemble The Music Studio also offers pri- low Miss Simpson’s presence in “The signed a report about famous artists, about the Statue of Liberty in an will be Dr. Ted Schlosberg, founder and vate vocal and instrumental lessons ture” and simply couldn’t bear sub- Dukes of Hazzard” to influence your jecting your gray matter to one more. entirely new way. A young Lady executive director of NJWA. Dr. for all ages in a 30, 45 or 60-minute moviegoing proclivities. Thus there’s Liberty comes to life in this fantasy, Schlosberg, former music instructor in format. The studio provides for addi- So welcome to Hazzard, Georgia, no way the promise of a gleaming, written by Chris Robertson and pub- the Westfield Public Schools, holds both tional playing experiences in many where it’s business as usual for the typi- tricked out back roads racer careening lished by Chronicle Books in 2005. a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of other bands, orchestras and ensembles. cal cast of backwoods characters. Head- through the landscape could get you Everything and anything a young Music degree from Trenton State Col- For more information, log on to ing the bad guys, Boss Hogg, portrayed into a theater showing this abomina- reader would want to know about the lege and a Doctor of Education degree www.njworkshopforthearts.com. by Burt Reynolds, rules the roost, aided tion. moon can be found in “Dot-to-Dot in and abetted by his flunky, Sheriff Rosco Besides, auto enthusiasts are bound the Sky: Stories of the Moon” by P. Coltrane (M.C. Gainey). to have plenty of opportunities to see Joan Marie Galat (Whitecap Books, State Theatre Single Tickets Leading the charge for the good the car as it makes the promotional 2004). Although the book is educa- guys is Sean William Scott as Bo Duke. rounds at various retail venues, con- tional in nature, its facts are pre- When he isn’t racing the venerable certs, etc. I’m not sure where you’ll be sented in an entertaining fashion. Go On Sale Mon. August 22 General Lee on the local track, he uses able to see Miss Simpson. This book is part of the “Dot to Dot AREA – Tickets for the State The- performing Mozart’s Greatest Hits the 1969 Dodge Charger to deliver his * * * * * * in the Sky” series, which also in- atre 2005-2006 season, which opens (3/18/06); Tom Brokaw “An Anchor- uncle Jesse’s (Willie Nelson) moon- “The Dukes of Hazzard,” rated PG- cludes “Stories of the Stars” and October 1 with the Tony® Award- man Looks at the World” – Lecture shine. Cousin Luke Duke, a rustic 13, is a Warner Bros. picture directed “Stories of the Planets.” winning 42nd Street, go on sale to the by veteran TV anchor, in his only answer to the ladies man, portrayed by by Jay Chandrasekhar and stars Sean A tale of friendship with a few general public Monday, August 22. Northeast appearance (3/30/06); Ri- Johnny Knoxville, rides shotgun. Like William Scott, Johnny Knoxville and surprises, “The Keeper of the Trees,” Orders can be placed online, via mail, chard Nader’s Magic Moments to just about everyone else, he is an idiot, Jessica Simpson. Running time: 106 is a short chapter book written by by visiting the State Theatre Box Remember with Johnny Maestro and only perhaps a little more so. minutes Beverly Brenna (Ronsdale Press, Office at 15 Livingston Avenue, or by The Brooklyn Bridge, Charlie Tho- 1999). 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