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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 22, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 114th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 46-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Local Delegates Prepare For DEM Nat’l Convention

By HORACE R. CORBIN and that.” John Kerry in Boston - a time when MICHAEL POLLACK Assemblywoman Stender has been Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Kerry was fighting for his political life chosen as a delegate to the convention in running for reelection as Senator for Several of the area’s community based on her strength as an elected Massachusetts. Mr. Regenstreich said leaders and party advocates are gear- official for the 22nd Legislative Dis- to Kerry, “if there’s anything I can do ing up to serve as delegates to the trict in New Jersey. Asw. Stender told for you, please give me a call.” The next Democratic National Convention The Leader/Times that “I am proud to day when he returned home to NJ, there (DNC) in Boston next week, July 26 participate in our American democracy were two messages on his answering to 29. They will officially confirm as a delegate to the Democratic Na- machine. He was living in Montclair at their party’s nominees of Sena- the time, before he and his wife tor John Kerry (D-MA) for Presi- Merry moved to Westfield six years dent and Senator John Edwards ago. (D-NC) for Vice President of the He told The Leader/Times that United States. he was thought of then as a person Among these 4,352 delegates who could do fundraising, although to the DNC are Bruce Regenstreich he never did anything like that in of Westfield, Assemblywoman the past. Kerry’s campaign man- Linda Stender of Fanwood, Judy agers persisted in courting him. He Fischer of Scotch Plains and J acquiesced and held a fundraiser Michael Blake of Scotch Plains. for the senator at his home and Ms. Fischer provides constitu- raised $15,000. Donations were ent services to Senator Jon Corzine mostly from family and friends. and is the Chairwoman of the He said he did it because he kept Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Union County Board of Elections. thinking how impressive Senator GETTING READY...Congressional Candidate Steve Brozak (D-7th) prepares for his speech on Wednesday at the This year’s delegate selection Kerry was — his politics, intellect Democratic National Convention. Mr. Brozak is running against incumbent Mike Ferguson. See the related story on Page 2. marks the ninth time that she has and charisma reminded him of attended a convention. She told Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader former President John F. Kennedy. The Westfield Leader and The Bruce Regenstreich He said, “It might surprise you Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that about Kerry’s charisma as he has Mixing Quaint Downtown With 22 while fundraising is not her area of tional Convention in Boston this year. not been described as such in the media expertise, she provides services in the Democracy is not a spectator sport, – one on one, he’s captivating, moti- areas of public outreach with initiatives each of us as Americans have an obliga- vated and extremely intelligent. I hope like ‘get out the vote.’ tion and a responsibility to participate this comes across at the convention and MS Offers an Array of Businesses “The reason I am a delegate is, and I in the democratic process. I believe Edwards’ outward personal- don’t like this term but I didn’t coin it, By BETSEY BURGDORF location to two major nursing homes founded the store; horses pulled the I am honored to be a delegate for ity is a help.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader I am a super delegate,” Ms. Fischer John Kerry. I fervently believe that it and many office building as well as building across the street in 1927 to Mr. Regenstreich said John Kerry When traveling on Route 22, it is restaurants, gas stations the location it still stands in today. said. “All elected members of the Demo- matters who we elect to public office. is a champion debater from Yale and cratic National Committee along with Our democracy is only as good and as easy to tell when you have entered the Mountainside has approximately Serving as Mountainside’s general thinks the public will see this come Borough of Mountainside because, 7,000 residents the majority of who store, Bliwise Liquors once sold ev- members of Congress and US Senators smart and as caring as the people we out during the convention, the cam- are considered super delegates and au- elect to govern us. Not every American according to Mayor Robert Viglianti, reside on the west side of Route 22. A erything from animal feed to grocer- paign and during debates with Presi- “It is the first strip of green you see.” small strip of stores and restaurants ies and was the local ice cream parlor tomatically go to the convention.” can be a delegate, but every American dent Bush. “They will have two very “I will be heading to Boston on Sat- 18 years of age and over can and must The section of highway that splits the on Mountain Avenue make up its as well as the post office. Glen sold different styles,” he said. town in two has historically been downtown located on the eastern side the store last April to Ron Mineo urday. Each time it’s a different adrena- register and vote on Election Day, No- Mr. Regenstreich said he received line rush. This one is particularly im- vember 2.” non-retail and the Borough Council of the major thoroughfare. Quite a whose business sells everything from portant because the Democratic Party Mr. Regenstreich of Westfield re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 intends to keep it that way. It is the few of Mountainsides businesses are liquor to beer, but specializes in fine has never been so united.” marked that “sometimes you don’t stores have been icons in the area for wines. Glen Bliwise still works full Ms. Fischer said, “I’m really looking know how you’re chosen to be a del- decades. time at the extensively stocked store, forward to hearing Bill Clinton. He was egate – some of it for me may be the Bliwise Liquors, located on the obviously not willing to completely excellent every time I heard him speak. perception of fundraising ability, then DWC Prepares for 5k corner of Route 22 East and Moun- part with the business that has been in I’m thrilled that Steve Brozak [candi- there are the selections based on those tain Avenue, originally opened its his family for more than 90 years. date for the Seventh Congressional Dis- in political power. In my case, I think doors in 1914 across the street from The same year horses were pulling trict and a resident of Westfield] is it’s best expressed by the Kerry cam- And Pizza Extravaganza its current location in what is now Bliwise across the street, Don giving an eight-minute speech before Echo Lake Park. According to Glen Maxwell’s Furniture Repair, Refin- paign button I have. Before Iowa, there By BETSEY BURGDORF John Edwards announces his candi- should also be a concern of the per- Bliwise, whose grandfather Harry CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 were only a few of us supporting Kerry Specially Written for The Westfield Leader spective tenant. Ms. Cronin stated dacy. I also think it’s great that the before he had reached prominence – At the Monday night meeting of Democrats have endorsed this man, a that the deli proprietor would have a the button has the letters “4JKB4IA” – the Downtown Westfield Corpora- maximum of 15 spaces and would be challenger. Democrats have a great hope which means “For John Kerry Before tion (DWC) it was reported that the he can unseat an incumbent, which he catering to the surrounding neighbor- Iowa.” third week of the Jazz Festival would hood and expected mostly foot traf- should. He should unseat an ineffective Mr. Regenstreich related that in 1996, continue on Tuesday night without Republican and you can quote me on fic. No lease agreement has been he walked up and introduced himself to the need for a rain date as of yet. The signed as of yet. weekly jazz schedule, featuring four It was reported that Westfield Town bands per night, will continue on Council appropriated $50,000 in capi- Tuesday nights in July and August tal monies for conceptual designs in Lawyer Scandal Prompts through Labor Day. the reconfiguration of the exit of the The annual 5K & Pizza Extrava- north side train station parking lot. ganza is scheduled for Wednesday, Conceptually, the new design would Concern About Accounting July 28. Quimby Street will be closed have the present exit align with Elm at 1:30 p.m., and the remainder of the Street, alleviating the confusing and streets involved will close at 3:30. dangerous left turn from the lot onto of Edgar Reeve Estate The DWC has already received 640 North Avenue. The lawn would be applications to participate in the event. reconfigured and the lot size would By VICTORIA MCCABE ignated that 50 percent, or $1,174,555 Executive Director Sherry Cronin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be modestly increased from 61 to 65 as of a United States Estate Tax Re- said, “At this rate, we are expecting parking spaces, including three handi- Photo courtesy of Don Maxwell. On July 15, David Foltz, attorney turn dated Feb. 25, 2003, of his estate 1,500 applicants.” capped. Construction is not expected ROLLING BACK THE CLOCK…Downtown Mountainside’s façade, pictured for the Westfield Historical Society, be used to create an educational trust Last year the race, which begins here circa 1939, appears relatively unchanged and is still home to many family- addressed a letter to James LaCorte, fund that would offer both scholar- and ends downtown and winds CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 run businesses that have survived the influx of major retail chains in the area. surrogate of the Union County court- ship grants and donations to educa- throughout streets on the north side house on behalf of the society, re- tional institutions. He named Joy of town, attracted 1,200 runners. At questing that William Lanigan be re- Marie Peak (now Mr. Lanigan’s wife) the completion of the race, partici- Mountainside Reluctantly Passes moved from his position as executor as the trustee, to serve “without com- pants enjoy pizza supplied by local of the estate of Edgar Reeve of pensation and without bond.” He be- pizzerias. Applications to participate Westfield. The society made the re- queathed 10 percent of his estate to in the 5K can be obtained at down- quest in light of Mr. Lanigan’s June the Reeve Foundation, of which she town stores, at the DWC offices on State-Mandated Storm Water Plan 24 indictment on charges that he stole is also a trustee. Elm Street or on their website $625,000 from a former client’s trust By MICHAEL POLLACK controls portion of the plan requires The Borough will ask for $2437 and Because of the decreasing value of www.WestfieldToday.com through Specially Written for The Westfield Leader fund. Mr. Lanigan, former certain stocks that were not sold im- the link active.com. monthly sweeping of curbs, streets, the PAL will provide matching funds. Bridgewater mayor and longtime Other topics discussed at the meet- At Tuesday’s regular agenda meet- roads and highways in industrial ar- Concerning field improvements mediately upon Mr. Reeve’s death, ing, the Mountainside Borough Coun- Bridgewater attorney, was charged the value of his estate has decreased ing were October Sale Days and the eas. and recreation facilities, the tennis with two counts of second-degree Rail Road Sale Days events. This cil appointed Borough Engineer The plan also requires a framing courts at Deerfield School will be since the 2003 tax return, and an Aug. Michael Disko Associates for engi- theft and misapplication of entrusted 19, 2003 document outlining the di- year the October Sale Days will be a grate that prevents debris from fall- resurfaced, the Deerfield Pony League property, charges that would each month long process incorporating the neering services to satisfy the R9- ing into the catch basins. Mapping field will be realigned (along with visions of the estate showed that the Tier A Municipal Storm Water Gen- carry a maximum 10-year state prison charitable organizations set to receive Halloween costume party and the and detail work could be in the range improvements to the backstops and term, according to a June 25 Star Charles Addams Family Weekend into eral Permit to regulate the collection of $50,000. fencing) and batting cages will be three percent of it will receive about and disposition of storm water. Ledger article. $25,000 less than originally projected. the sidewalk sale event. Mayor Viglianti said that the finan- installed at Deerfield adjacent to the Mr. Reeve, who died in 2001, was On Saturday and Sunday, October “This is something that gets me cial burden would ultimately fall on restroom. The Borough will apply for The family of late Middlesex busi- quite upset,” Mayor Robert Viglianti a lifetime Westfield resident who nessman Robert Betham filed a civil 2 and 3, an old-fashioned steam train the taxpayers. $50,000 in that area. The donated his 314 Mountain Avenue will come into Westfield and will be said. “A few years ago, you heard that The council also passed a resolu- Mountainside Youth Baseball League suit against Mr. Lanigan, and a year- if the state mandates, the state pays. home and property to the town. In his long criminal investigation revealed taking passengers on a 40-minute ride. tion authorizing Recreation Director will provide $18,000 in matching Oct. 22, 1992 Last Will and Testa- The train can accommodate approxi- Well, there’s a loophole in how that Sue Wynans to apply for grants from funds for the Pony League Project. that the lawyer had written himself works. If the legislators don’t directly ment, he named the Historical Soci- checks estimated at $625,000 from mately 600 riders at a time and will be the Union County Kids Recreation The application is due by Thurs- ety as a beneficiary to receive 3 per- making four trips per day. mandate it and an agency mandates, Trust. The grant money will be used day, July 29. All applicants will be Mr. Betham’s $1 million trust, ac- then the state doesn’t have to pay. cent of his estate, and his will be- cording to police statements in the The DWC is currently in the pro- to improve fields and fund new recre- notified by Friday, October 29. In queathed money to a number of other cess of updating its database. Five This will ultimately cost ation equipment. November, the funds will be trans- Star-Ledger article. Mountainside residents multi-mil- organizations, including Children’s Mr. Lanigan served as municipal volunteers have been collecting busi- There are two components of the ferred to fiscal year 2005. Specialized Hospital, New York Pres- ness cards from businesses, focusing lions of dollars.” Kids Recreation Trust Application The council authorized Borough attorney for Bridgewater for 30 years The plan calls for a storm water byterian Hospital, Overlook Hospi- but was fired in 2002. on second floor tenants, in order to offered by the Union County Board Clerk Judy Osty to advertise for bids tal, the Cornell University Library have the most current and up-to-date pollution prevention plan and man- of Chosen Freeholders. The recre- for repairing potholes throughout the Mr. Lanigan inherited a multi-mil- agement plan by April 1, 2005. The and the Center for Blood Research. lion-dollar property from Mr. Ralph information in their records. ation trust fund goes to an equipment year. At the July 13 agenda-setting Mr. Reeve’s brother, Ralph Reeve, The board discussed the fact that plan includes the mapping of outfalls grant that provides for two pitching meeting, the mayor conferred with Reeve and that his wife is a trustee in in the entire sewer system, providing a friend and client of Mr. Lanigan, position to see 60 percent of the Reeve there are seven retail locations cur- machines totaling $3,000, the recon- Borough Attorney John Postand and bequeathed a Branchburg estate val- rently available in the downtown area. certain ordinance information and ditioning of 75 batting helmets and decided that the borough will con- estate made his recent indictment adopting residential site improve- ued at $9 million to $12 million to the more significant to the Historical The location vacated by the Westfield installation of necessary faceguards tract a professional company to re- lawyer upon his death in 1988. “Ad- School of Dance and Jack’s Auto was ments standards for storm water man- for $1,875. The total amount of money pair the pot holes. Mr. Disko said the Society and the other organizations agement. The solids and floatable ditionally, [Mr. Lanigan] apparently in line to benefit from the Reeve es- briefly discussed. The landlord has in that segment of the grant is $4,875. repairs, which will be prioritized by named himself or his wife as trustee tate, said Mr. Foltz. one perspective tenant interested in the extent of reconstruction and the of charitable trusts established to re- “People have been suspicious of putting a deli in the location. Parking PAGE INDEX level that each artery is traveled, would ceive 60 percent of the [Edgar] Reeve Lanigan for a long time, and this Director John Morgan raised concern Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 10-14 extend the life of the road. estate,” Mr. Foltz wrote. [indictment] confirms suspicions,” that the parking problems that forced Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 A&E ...... 15-16 The governing body affirmed the In Mr. Edgar Reeve’s will, he des- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the dance studio out of the location Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, July 22, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Local Delegates Prepare Downtown, Rte. 22 in MS For DEM Nat’l Convention Offers Array of Businesses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a call in 2002 to help with fundraising the Domestic Partnership Bill. We are ishing and Upholstery opened its Floral designer Thomas SanFilippo is for Senator Kerry’s effort to garner the concerned primarily on a statewide doors. The family run business spe- in charge of creating arrangements for party’s nomination for President. At first, level. I am the conduit for the gay cializes in antique furniture restora- weddings and other catered events and he just started calling friends and they community and the Democratic Party.” tion and because of their excellent states that a low, tight European-style gave. When asked why they did by The “I was chosen to nominate John Kerry workmanship and eye for detail they arrangement he jokingly calls “squished” Leader/Times, he said the response to and John Edwards. I ran committed to draw customers from all over Union is his most popular design. The shop him was “because you asked for it.” John Kerry. This is the second time for and Morris County. Donald J. Max- always seems to be a flurry of activity and Then he said the next phase started when me, being a delegate. I was also a del- well, who took over for his father the helpful, courteous treatment of cus- Kerry was gaining the upper hand. People egate in LA. I had not done any Donald R. Maxwell 28 years ago, tomers has led to the store’s success. They started calling Mr. Regenstreich – he fundraising before I was selected as a cater to walk-ins as well as delivery clien- said that they wanted to be sure not to be delegate. I am engaged in raising money said that the business was originally tele and claim a mix of holidays, birth- left out. All in all, to this point, Mr. for Steve Brozak. I’m not what you’d located in Westfield before moving days and special events as their major Regenstreich has raised over $150,000 call a ‘fat cat.’” to its current location on Mountain source of business. for Senator Kerry’s bid. He said this Mr. Blake added, “Anyone can run. Avenue. Donald R., who turns 80 J&M Market, located two doors down amount apparently puts him in the upper You are chosen by Kerry to be commit- next week, still works at the shop full from Christoffers, recently closed their time. tier and resulted in him being selected as ted to him. I received a call personally Don Williams for The Westfield Leader doors for good. After over 35 years in a delegate. from Maggie Moran, the State Director SWEET SOUNDS...The Loren Daniels Trio played on Prospect Street during last When you walk into the store the poi- business, Raymond DeRose owner of Although the outcome of the con- for Jon Corzine.” Tuesday’s Jazz night. Pictured, from left to right, are: Matt Morelli, Loren gnant smell of varnish is the first thing you J&M found he couldn’t compete with vention is not in doubt, Mr. Regenstreich “I will attend with June (Fischer) and Daniels and Carl Scariati. Jazz nights will continue every Tuesday night through notice, but the array of beautiful antiques major supermarket chains that had moved says he intends to take advantage of it’s probably a rare instance that two August. in all stages of renovation is what is truly into the area. Mayor Viglianti stated that every minute of it, being fascinated by people who work in the same office will breathtaking. Massive antique pieces the meat market catered to an older popu- politics. He’s receiving many invita- go together. June goes automatically stripped down to their original state are lation that has since retired and moved on tions for breakfasts and other affairs because she’s a member of the Demo- carefully stacked and piled on top of one and said, “I felt terrible when I heard they from companies and special interest cratic National Committee.” Borough Reluctantly Passes another in the large building, which serves had to close.” groups – he will attend as many as he “I’d be surprised if there were gays as the office, warehouse and workshop for There have been rumors that Dunkin can. on the Republican side attending as the business. Although most of the pieces Donuts and Basking Robbins will occupy He also added that if he’s asked, he’ll delegates. I know the Democrats reach Mandated Storm Water Plan are not for sale, there are a number of the space still owned by Mr. DeRose, but offer his thoughts to be incorporated out to the gay community to ensure that interesting and unusual pieces that are up parking is an issue and it seems unlikely into the party’s platform. there is representation. Obviously, I’d CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for grabs. that will happen. One shop owner said she Boston is a second home for the prefer a larger number of gay and les- mayor and council’s complete review collector, the board authorized the Located a few doors down from would like to see a green grocer occupy the Regenstreich family. His daughter Jen- bian delegates. The problems is that and certification of the 2003 audit as extended due date for third-quarter Maxwell’s, another family-owned store, spot rather than another restaurant, while nifer graduated from Boston Univer- elected officials are automatically se- required by law, and it also approved property taxes from August 1 to Au- the Mountainside Deli, will turn 50 in others are uncertain what would best serve sity in 2001. His son Andrew is now lected. We need more gay and lesbian a 2003 Audit Corrective Action Plan gust 25 because the state and county September. Jim Debbie opened the store the area. attending Northeastern University to candidates for office.” developed by the Borough’s Chief just issued its rate certificates. in 1954 and refused to sell anything but Chrone’s Tavern, which opened its doors major in political science. He also has a Said Mr. Blake, “There are a lot of Finance Officer Diane Marus. Due to a change in the construction the best quality meats and salads, includ- in 1946, is another business that has been son Alex entering Syracuse University. speeches, meetings, breakfasts etc. I The board appointed Thomas department, the administrative secre- ing Grandma May’s secret recipe for in the family for three generations. The They intend to make the DNC a family went during 2000 and it was very excit- McGee to the Historic Preservation tary to construction will have the potato salad. Rick and Geri Polce took restaurant, featuring Italian food, also affair. ing to listen to the speeches. Bill Committee. In other business, the added responsibility of secretary to over the business, which has been in the serves as the local casual watering hole When asked what else impresses him Clinton’s speech was very memorable board renewed the 1072 Route 22 the fire prevention officer. The board family for three generations from Geri’s where sports teams and residents gather on about Senator Kerry, Mr. Regenstreich and Al Gore was much better in person. Associates Inc. (Sun Tavern) liquor oversaw the restructuring and agreed father nine years ago. Jim’s only request a regular basis. Present owner Michael spouted – “Because he likes hockey It was exciting to be part of history. license, which expires on June 30, to increase the position’s annual sal- was that the Polce’s keep the recipes for Chrone said his clientelle is a mix of and he’s a good hockey player too – real There’s a lot of networking going on 2005, with the approval of the De- ary by $5,000. Furthermore, the con- the salads the same, especially the potato Mountainside and Westfield residents. men lace up their skates.” and groups trying to get known through- partment of Alcohol. struction/fire prevention official will salad. Route 22 plays a key role in the com- Mr. Regenstreich expects to be as- out the state.” At the request of the borough tax work 25 hours a week, up from 21 The recipe for the potato salad, which, merce of Mountainside hosting major sisting with fundraising after the con- hours. according to Rick, is kept under lock and chain restaurants such as Famous Dave’s vention. And now that Kerry is the The council awarded two bids to key, is so top secret that his father-in-law and Arirang, which have diners waiting presidential nominee, he probably won’t Barone Construction & Equipment didn’t share it with him until four years for tables most nights of the week. The have personal access to the Senator, as DWC Prepares for 5k Corp for paving improvements. after he married into the family. Spanish Tavern, featuring Portugese food, was the case during the early times of Barone Construction will be com- The full-time deli and catering store and Raagini, specializing in Indian food, the campaign. pensated $137,266.70 for improve- specializing in homemade soups and salads are specialty restaurants that draw diners Mr. Regenstreich doesn’t expect that And Pizza Extravaganza ments to Hillside Avenue and draws customers from Mountainside, from throughout Union County. Mr. Kerry will be campaigning in New CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $244,343.50 for other various street Westfield, Scotch Plains and Summit. Ac- Loews Theatre, located on the border Jersey due to other priorities – he to begin until sometime next year. projects in the borough. cording to Rick’s son Alex, who chimed in of Mountainside and Springfield on Route department is unable to exit the station from behind the counter, the deli boasts a wouldn’t be surprised though to see In other parking matters, Captain in a speedy manner. The council authorized the purchase 22 East, caters to what Manager Wilson John Edwards here. Morgan also reported that because of of a new police vehicle and awarded huge number of loyal customers who fre- Maygua calls a ‘select’ audience. The In order to expedite traffic in this quent it on a daily basis. The ‘mom and pop’ Delegate J Michael Blake of Scotch the South Street reconfiguration project, area, the five meters on North Avenue a bid for the sale of the Public Works massive complex has the capability to Plains told The Leader/Times, “I was a larger-than-normal volume of traffic Department’s surplus 1991 Dodge feel of the store is inviting and hearing the show 10 different movies at a time. Ac- in front of Talbots have been tempo- Pick Up Truck to Liberty Motors, owners address patrons by name is obvi- chosen primarily because I am the Presi- is being seen on North Avenue. The rarily removed. The removal of the cording to Mr. Maygua, in any given dent of the Stonewall Democrats — the Fire Department reported that conges- Jersey City in the amount of $829.99. ously one reason why customers keep com- week the Mountainside location can see meters, which were restricted parking ing back. gay and lesbian organization in the state. tion in front of the fire station is jeopar- from 5 until 6:30 p.m., will allow for The governing body conducted a anywhere between 15,000 to 20,000 mov- I work closely with Gov McGreevey on dizing emergency calls because the public hearing on an amendment to Across the street from Maxwell’s and ies goes. Loews is an International chain two-lane northbound traffic on North the deli is Christoffers, a unique flower Avenue at all times. Chapter VII of the code of the Bor- with 14 locations in New Jersey alone. ough of Mountainside, increasing the and gift shop. Ruth Christoffer started the Mountainside does not see the tremen- Mr. Morgan stated the arrival of fines for non-moving traffic viola- business 28 years ago in the garage of her Wolfgang Puck Restaurant on the cor- dous amount of foot traffic that a town tions by $1 as required by the Divi- Mountainside home before parking is- such as Westfield might see, but it offers ner of Elm Street and North Avenue is sues forced her into the store’s current “still on.” The second floor of the build- sion of Motor Vehicles. The ordinance the right mix of charm and customer passed unanimously. location. Ruth retired last year, and her service that allows the ‘mom and pop’ ing needs to have steel supports put in son Kurt and his wife Fiona took over. place before the restaurant can begin The council also passed on second stores that have called the Borough home read an ordinance amending Chapter The store is known for its creative floral for decades to not only survive, but also renovating the first floor. According to V of the code of the Borough of arrangements as well as its interesting Captain Morgan, the steel work is in thrive. In an era where major chain stores Mountainside, animal regulations, to array of one-of-a-kind gifts. Although have disrupted the success of the smaller, manufacture and once it is in place the the gift selection is beautiful, the floral restaurant will begin construction on require the immediate removal of dog family owned businesses, it’s nice to know feces. In addition, the council ap- arrangements still dominate the majority that they are still alive and well in the site. of the business. It was also reported that Cosimo’s proved an ordinance further amend- Mountainside. ing Chapter V to increase the viola- renovation project will double the size tions and penalties to not less than of the restaurant. Take-out orders will be processed on the right side of the $100 nor more than $500 per offense. The governing body heard the in- Lawyer Scandal Prompts restaurant, while the dining room will troduction of an ordinance placing a remain in its current location but with a new decor and ambiance. The DWC ‘no parking’ sign near a business on the south side of Bristol Road ap- Historic Society Concern will be involved in the new façade of the proximately 200 feet from Sheffield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 building. said Mr. Foltz. “We [the charitable orga- In addition to its connection to Mr. The restaurant will also be offering Road to allow trucks to move in and out of the driveway. nizations named as beneficiaries] are re- Reeve as a beneficiary of his estate, the outside cafe dining when renovations Mayor Viglianti awarded a resolu- sponsible for this money, for putting it to Historical Society is currently leasing his are complete. The newsstands that are good, charitable use, and it is up to us to Mountain Avenue house from the Town currently located in front of the restau- tion of commendation to Eagle Scout Michael Dejianne. Michael earned make sure that it goes where it is intended of Westfield and hopes to make the home rant will be moved to a new location the Eagle Scout distinction, the high- so that people can benefit from it. With a permanent location for its museum and around the corner. est ranking in Boy Scouts requiring Mr. Reeve’s donations, these organiza- for its archives on Westfield’s history. demonstration of good character and tions can do some really special things.” In 1985, Mr. Reeve, then 84, along www.goleader.com! community service, by organizing a Westfield attorney Tom Phelan, who with his brother, donated the Reeve white sock and toiletry drive to supple- represents some of the other charitable family’s Mountain Avenue house and ment homeless veterans. beneficiaries of Mr. Reeve’s will, recently four-acre property to the Town of “I commend the parents and the contacted State Attorney General Peter Westfield under the condition that he scouts that are doing this because it is Harvey, who is in charge of overseeing could live there, exempt from all property Kimberley Aslanian Haley a tremendous, worthwhile endeavor,” bequests to charitable organizations. Mr. taxes, until his death. The town agreed, Mayor Viglianti said. “And to reach Phelan notified Mr. Harvey and inquired and upon Mr. Reeve’s death in 2001 at the the level of Eagle is recognized as as to whether he would take an active role age of 101, the town received full owner- Expect More quite an accomplishment. It’s my plea- in reviewing the Reeve file or whether a ship of the property. sure to award the commendation.” thorough examination would be the task Among the stipulations of Mr. Reeve’s “I want to thank all the councilmen of the charities and organizations them- wishes, the conditions of his agreement NJAR C IRCLE OF EXCELLENCE GOLD LEVEL 2003 and mayor for being here tonight,” selves, and he is currently awaiting a with the town maintained that “the prop- Michael said. “I also want to thank RJ reply. erty conveyed shall be used for chari- OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUNDAY 1-4PM Anderson, our assistant scout master, A call to the listed law number for Mr. table, municipal or other public non-profit and Mark DiPietro, our scout master, Lanigan led to a Reeve Foundation an- uses and purposes,” and he encouraged for really helping me and who de- swering machine, and the call was not the involvement of Westfield’s Historical , W ESTFIELD 761 HYSLIP AVENUE serve the award as much as I do.” answered as of press time. Society. In an agreement signed in March of this year, the Historical Society leased the house from the town for an 18-month period, during which members hope to MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. demonstrate that they will be able to raise the funds needed to use the house as both Chair of the Family Law Department of a museum and a location at which to store DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI all of its archives on Westfield’s history. At the time of the society’s agreement with the town, then-President of the His- 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 torical Society Don Mokrauer estimated that renovations to the house would cost at least $500,000. The Historical Society DIVORCE QUESTIONS? is currently waiting for a report from preservation architect Margaret Westfield Specializing in all aspects of Family Law of Westfield Architects and Preservation Consultants of Haddon Heights, who the including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, society hired to evaluate the state of the child support, division of assets, palimony, house, the work that would need to be done and the money that would need to be premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, raised for the project. restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to Nancy Priest, president of the Histori- cal Society said that right now, “it’s a changed financial circumstances, residence matter of finding out what needs to be Spacious and pristine is this custom Westfield home with all of the amenities. done and how to do it.” removal from New Jersey, visitation Said Historical Society trustee and The extensive renovation includes a gourmet Eat -in Kitchen with granite modifications and transfers of custody. former Westfield mayor Bud Boothe, countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, “We have to [repair and restore] the Reeve house according to codes, we luxurious Master Bedroom Suite with private Bathroom and walk -in closets, new have to do it right and we want to do it windows and roof, two zone central heat and air conditioning, 1/3 acre of 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law historically.” professionally landscaped grounds with sprinkler system and more! 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It’s a very impor- Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) tant part of our town, and we want to Residential Brokerage make sure that our archives last for centuries.” “This will be a tremendous creative 908.301.2004 - Direct Line For More Information: way of doing something for the town, and [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 908-272-0200 it will be something very positive,” said www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 www.dhplaw.net Ms. Priest. “It will be something we can all cherish for generations to come.” THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, July 22, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-46 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Local Delegates Prepare For DEM Nat’l Convention By HORACE R. CORBIN and Scotch Plains and J Michael Blake of it, I am a super delegate,” Ms. Fischer MICHAEL POLLACK Specially Written for The Times Scotch Plains. said. “All elected members of the Ms. Fischer provides constituent Democratic National Committee, Several of the area’s community services to Senator Jon Corzine and along with members of Congress and leaders and party advocates are gear- is the Chairwoman of the Union US Senators, are considered super ing up to serve as delegates to the County Board of Elections. This delegates and automatically go to the Democrat National Convention year’s delegate selection marks the convention.” (DNC) in Boston next week, July 26 ninth time that she has attended a “I will be heading to Boston on Saturday. Each time it’s a different adrenaline rush. This one is particu- larly important because the Demo- cratic Party has never been so united.” Ms. Fischer said, “I’m really look- ing forward to hearing Bill Clinton. He was excellent every time I heard him speak. I’m thrilled that Steve Brozak [candidate for the Seventh Congressional District and a resident of Westfield] is giving an eight-minute speech before John Edwards an- nounces his candidacy. I also think it’s great that the Democrats have Horace R. Corbin for The Times endorsed this man, a challenger. PARTY IN THE PARK...A large crowd gathered at Brookside Park to watch the “Bravest vs. Finest” charity softball game. Democrats have a great hope he can The Scotch Plains Police Department beat the Scotch Plains Fire Department 29-14 in the annual event. unseat an incumbent, which he should. He should unseat an ineffective Re- publican and you can quote me on that.” Mixing Quaint Downtown With 22 Assemblywoman Stender has been chosen as a delegate to the conven- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times GETTING READY...Democrat Seventh District Congressional Candidate Steve tion based on her strength as an elected MS Offers an Array of Businesses Brozak prepares for his speech on Wednesday at the Democratic National Conven- official for the 22nd Legislative Dis- tion. Mr. Brozak is running against incumbent Mike Ferguson. See the related trict in New Jersey. Asw. Stender told By BETSEY BURGDORF the store last April to Ron Mineo, ishing and Upholstery opened its story on Page 2. The Leader/Times that “I am proud to Specially Written for The Times whose business sells everything from doors. The family run business spe- convention. She told The Westfield participate in our American democ- When traveling on Route 22, it is liquor to beer but specializes in fine cializes in antique furniture restora- to 29. They will officially confirm Leader and The Scotch Plains- racy as a delegate to the Democratic easy to tell when you have entered wines. Glen Bliwise still works full- tion and because of their excellent their party’s nominees of John Kerry Fanwood Times that while fundraising National Convention in Boston this the Borough of Mountainside be- time at the extensively stocked store, workmanship and eye for detail they for President and John Edwards for is not her area of expertise, she pro- year. Democracy is not a spectator cause, according to Mayor Robert obviously not willing to completely draw customers from all over Union Vice President of the United States. vides services in the areas of public sport; each of us as Americans have Viglianti, “It is the first strip of green part with the business that has been in and Morris County. Donald J. Max- Among these 4,352 delegates to outreach with initiatives like ‘get out an obligation and a responsibility to you see.” The section of highway that his family for more than 90 years. well, who took over for his father the DNC are Bruce Regenstreich of the vote.’ participate in the democratic process. splits the town in two has historically The same year horses were pulling Donald R. Maxwell 28 years ago, Westfield, Assemblywoman Linda “The reason I am a delegate is, and I am honored to be a delegate for John been non-retail, and the Borough Bliwise across the street, Don said that the business was originally Stender of Fanwood, Judy Fischer of CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 I don’t like this term but I didn’t coin CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Council intends to keep it that way. It Maxwell’s Furniture Repair, Refin- is the location of two major nursing homes and many office buildings, as well as restaurants and gas stations. Borough of Fanwood Adopts Mountainside has approximately Successful Businessman 7,000 residents, the majority of whom reside on the west side of Route 22. A small strip of stores and restaurants on John Losavio Remained $6.9 Mil. 2004 Municipal Budget Mountain Avenue make up its down- town, located on the eastern side of the By ELIZABETH CORRELL ceiving monies from the county gov- nor is going around to the various major thoroughfare. Quite a few of Genuine ‘People Person’ Specially Written for The Times ernment, a body that continues to tax towns and schools and saying cap Mountainsides businesses are stores By SUZETTE F. STALKER also gave to programs to feed the Fanwood has adopted its 2004 Fanwood residents and has exhibited your spending, and yet the state has have been icons in the area for decades. Specially Written for The Times municipal budget in the amount of Bliwise Liquors, located on the homeless in Union County. very little effort in cutting expendi- an increase of 16 percent, bolstered Throughout his life, local business- $6,938,406, with the amount to be tures. I would hope that next year this by $2.5 billion of borrowing. This has corner of Route 22 East and Moun- Following the September 11, 2001 raised by taxation of $3,878,799. tain Avenue, originally opened its man John Losavio of Scotch Plains attacks, Mr. Losavio donated meat on council could put as much effort into permitted a lot of the aid going to always gave his very best – to his When the budget was first proposed minimizing the ever increasing bor- municipalities. We received $250,000 doors in 1914 across the street from a weekly basis to a Canal Street res- in February, the increase from last its current location in what is now family, his customers and anyone taurant in New York that fed police ough expenses.” this year in aid, and that is supposed whom he felt he could help. year’s budget total was anticipated to Councilman Stuart Kline admitted to be a one time shot in the arm. What Echo Lake Park. According to Glen and firefighters faced with the mas- be 11.2 percent. Since that time the Bliwise, whose grandfather Harry Mr. Losavio, the owner of John’s sive cleanup effort at the World Trade that upon hearing of the idea of re- will we do next year when there is a Meat Market on Park Avenue for over borough has secured grant monies questing grant money from the state: big hole in the budget? And I am founded the store, horses pulled the Center site. For his generosity, he was totaling $300,000, with $250,000 building across the street in 1927 to six decades and one of the township’s honored by the September 11th Com- “I was a little skeptical, but I can’t concerned that we didn’t spend most familiar faces, died last Satur- coming from a state extraordinary aid argue with success.” He also spoke of enough time on reducing expenses, the location it still stands in today. mittee of New York City. grant and $50,000 from a Homeland Serving as Mountainside’s general day at the age of 87. Additionally, he was involved with his concerns: “This is my eighth bud- for example last year we had exten- Trained in the trade as a delivery Security grant. As a result of these get year (on the council), and I think sive discussions on police overtime.” store, Bliwise Liquors once sold ev- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood revenues, the increase in this year’s erything from animal feed to grocer- boy for the Morris Meat Market and U.N.I.C.O., an Italian-American ser- that the pressures upon municipal Councilman Jack Molenaar spoke as an apprentice butcher for three budget is now 1.4 percent, versus the budgets have gotten more severe in of three areas that he felt the council ies and was the local ice cream parlor vice organization, was the lead spon- years in the late 1930s, he purchased sor for the Scotch Plains Youth Base- expected 11.2 percent. the past years. This year our Gover- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 as well as the post office. Glen sold The municipal tax rate will increase the butcher shop when he was 21, in ball Association and received an 1.1 percent or approximately $16 per 1939, for $2,000 and renamed it John’s award from the Fanwood Recreation household. Meat Market. Commission for his support of that The mayor and council members Retired Scotch Plains Fire Truck During 65 years in business, Mr. community’s annual Memorial Day commented on this year’s budget pro- Losavio steadfastly maintained a tra- picnic. cess at a public meeting held on Mon- dition of excellence in both his prod- Over the years, John’s Meat Mar- day night at Borough Hall. During ucts and his relationship with his cus- ket became a family affair, with Mr. the past several months, discussions To be Driven to Tijuana, Mexico tomers – greeting some with a hug. Losavio eventually being joined in held during budget meetings had in- It was these qualities that led him to the shop by sons Vincent and Nicho- By FRED ROSSI he did eight years ago, the retiree will However, Chief Ellis said last week that twice be named Businessman of the cluded a clash of opinions, often di- Specially Written for The Times las. Several of his six grandchildren vided among political party lines. On fly from California to New Jersey and this time, in the post-9/11 environment, Year – by the Scotch Plains Business have also been active in the business. At some point in the next month, a then drive the old truck by himself the driver would be provided with more and Professional Association and also Mr. Losavio’s wife of 55 years, Marie Monday the benefits of the receipt of 35-year-old fire truck with Scotch grant monies was acknowledged, across the country. official documentation concerning his by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Spano Losavio, died in 1999. Plains Fire Department markings will Chief Ellis said the trip, which is trip in case of any problems. School DECA group. He earned hon- however limitations were also dis- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 make its way across the Mexican expected to take place early next According to Chief Ellis, the San ors as well from the Union cussed, as were plans for reducing the border to its new home with the fire borough’s expenses in 2005. month, lasts about a week. Back on Diego fire authorities will feign go- County Board of Chosen department in Tijuana. This begs the the 1996 transcontinental journey, the ing across the border to help fight a Freeholders and former Councilman Andrew Calamaras question, or the riddle: How does one gave credit to Mayor Colleen Mahr only problems encountered by the fire in Mexico with the old Scotch New Jersey Governor Tho- get a fire truck from an East Coast Scotch Plains fire truck were an over- Plains truck in the middle of the pro- mas H. Kean. for the attaining of grants and the town to across the border between resulting reduction in the budget in- heated engine and a flat tire. Appar- cession and then return to the U.S., Besides a faithful local California and Mexico? ently, no one in Middle America raised leaving the 35-year-old fire truck be- clientele, several celebrities crease: “The road to passing this bud- The 1969 model diesel engine get has been long and emotion-filled. an eyebrow at a fire truck from Scotch hind as the newest piece of equip- have patronized John’s pumper truck, which is being sold to Plains, N.J. driving through their town. ment for Tijuana’s bravest. Meat Market over the years. The initial budget, which reflected an the Bomberos de Mexico, Tijuana, 11.2 percent increase, was then and Among them was singer BC for $1, is the second such vehicle Jimmy Roselli, who lived would be now unacceptable. This from the township fire department budget reflects a significantly lower in the Watchung Mountains that is ending up south of the border. and once ordered steaks to increase and is now acceptable. The According to Fire Chief Jonathan mayor should be congratulated on serve his guest, Frank Ellis, in 1996 the department sold a Sinatra. her ability to retrieve available grant 1975 pumper to Tijuana, where eco- money. That and only that is the rea- Additionally, Watchung nomic conditions make it difficult to resident and former New son why this budget reflects such a buy new equipment. Because of up- small increase in the tax burden.” York Giants baseball player dated worker and other safety stan- Bobby Thompson, famed Councilman Calamaras voiced his dards in the U.S. and in New Jersey, specific concerns: “We have concen- for his “shot heard around the older truck is not able to be used the world” for a National trated on the gathering of grant mon- locally and has no market value. Be- ies to increase our revenue stream, League pennant win over sides that, Chief Ellis told The Scotch the Brooklyn Dodgers, has but have put very little emphasis on Plains-Fanwood Times, “the pump reducing or curtailing our expendi- also been a regular over the and everything else is fine.” years. tures. We are receiving these rev- So how does one get an old fire enues from a state that is going out to Despite working 16-hour truck across the country and then into days six days a week, Mr. bond to cover current expenses. This Mexico? Chief Ellis said, “a relative is troublesome to me. Borrowing long Losavio consistently found of one of our volunteers is a retired time to give back to his term to cover short term expenditures New York firefighter who lives in San is fiscally irresponsible. We are re- community and to those be- Diego and volunteers in Tijuana.” As yond Scotch Plains’ as well.

A longtime supporter of From the Times Archives PAGE INDEX the Union County Depart- Fred Rossi for The Times IN MEMORIAM...John Losavio of John’s Meat Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 10-14 TIJUANA OR BUST...The Scotch Plains Fire Department’s old pumper truck ment of Human Services’ Market is pictured above after he opened the Park Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 A&E ...... 15-16 will be driven to Tijuana, Mexico. The older truck was sold to a fire department annual Thanksgiving food Avenue business in 1939. Mr. Losavio died on Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 there for $1. drive for needy families, he Saturday at the age of 87. Page 8 Thursday, July 22, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Downtown, Rte. 22 in MS Local Delegates Prepare Offers Array of Businesses For DEM Nat’l Convention CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 located in Westfield before moving to its to be a flurry of activity and the helpful, Kerry. I fervently believe that it matters the public will see this come out during current location on Mountain Avenue. courteous treatment of customers has led to who we elect to public office. Our de- the convention, the campaign and dur- Donald R., who turns 80 next week, still the store’s success. They cater to walk-ins mocracy is only as good and as smart ing debates with President Bush. “They works at the shop full-time. as well as delivery clientele and claim a mix and as caring as the people we elect to will have two very different styles,” he When you walk into the store the poignant of holidays, birthdays and special events as govern us. Not every American can be a said. smell of varnish is the first thing you notice, their major source of business. delegate, but every American 18 years Mr. Regenstreich said he received a but the array of beautiful antiques in all J&M Market, located two doors down of age and over can and must register call in 2002 to help with fundraising for stages of renovation is what is truly breath- from Christoffers, recently closed their doors and vote on Election Day, November Senator Kerry’s effort to garner the taking. Massive antique pieces stripped down for good. After over 35 years in business, 2.” party’s nomination for President. At first, to their original state are carefully stacked Raymond DeRose owner of J&M found he Mr. Regenstreich of Westfield re- he just started calling friends and they and piled on top of one another in the large couldn’t compete with major supermarket chains that had moved into the area. Mayor marked that “sometimes you don’t know gave. When asked why they did by The building, which serves as the office, ware- Leader/Times house and workshop for the business. Al- Viglianti stated that the meat market catered how you’re chosen to be a delegate – , he said the response to though most of the pieces are not for sale, to an older population that has since retired some of it for me may be the perception him was “because you asked for it.” there are a number of interesting and unusual and moved on and said, “I felt terrible when of fundraising ability, then there are the Then he said the next phase started pieces that are up for grabs. I heard they had to close.” selections based on those in political when Kerry was gaining the upper hand. Located a few doors down from There have been rumors that Dunkin Do- power. In my case, I think it’s best People started calling Mr. Regenstreich Maxwell’s, another family-owned store, nuts and Basking Robbins will occupy the expressed by the Kerry campaign but- – he said that they wanted to be sure not the Mountainside Deli, will turn 50 in Sep- space still owned by Mr. DeRose, but park- ton I have. Before Iowa, there were only to be left out. All in all, to this point, Mr. tember. Jim Debbie opened the store in ing is an issue and it seems unlikely that will a few of us supporting Kerry before he Regenstreich has raised over $150,000 1954 and refused to sell anything but the happen. One shop owner said she would like had reached prominence – the button for Senator Kerry’s bid. He said this best quality meats and salads, including to see a green grocer occupy the spot rather has the letters “4JKB4IA” – which amount apparently puts him in the up- Grandma May’s secret recipe for potato than another restaurant, while others are means “For John Kerry Before Iowa.” per tier and resulted in him being se- salad. Rick and Geri Polce took over the uncertain what would best serve the area. Mr. Regenstreich related that in 1996, lected as a delegate. business, which has been in the family for Chrone’s Tavern, which opened its doors he walked up and introduced himself to Although the outcome of the conven- three generations from Geri’s father nine in 1946, is another business that has been in John Kerry in Boston - a time when tion is not in doubt, Mr. Regenstreich years ago. Jim’s only request was that the the family for three generations. The restau- Kerry was fighting for his political life says he intends to take advantage of Polce’s keep the recipes for the salads the rant, featuring Italian food, also serves as in running for reelection as Senator for every minute of it, being fascinated by same, especially the potato salad. the local casual watering hole where sports Massachusetts. Mr. Regenstreich said politics. He’s receiving many invita- Horace R. Corbin for The Times The recipe for the potato salad, which teams and residents gather on a regular to Kerry, “if there’s anything I can do tions for breakfasts and other affairs BRAVEST VS. FINEST...Many businesses sponsored the charity game between the according to Rick, is kept under lock and basis. Present owner Michael Chrone said for you, please give me a call.” The next from companies and special interest Scotch Plains Police and Fire Departments. Pictured, from left to right, are: front, key, is so top secret that his father-in-law his clientelle is a mix of Mountainside and day when he returned home to NJ, there groups – he will attend as many as he Scotch Plains Police Officer Matt Fugett, tournament organizer, Kathy Deck of J. didn’t share it with him until four years after Westfield residents. were two messages on his answering can. Deck CPAs, Dave Corbin of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and John Deck of J. he married into the family. Route 22 plays a key role in the com- machine. He was living in Montclair at He also added that if he’s asked, he’ll Deck CPAs; back, John Brew of J. Deck CPAs, and Chris Ryden of Pizza Brothers. The full-time deli and catering store spe- merce of Mountainside hosting major chain the time, before he and his wife Merry offer his thoughts to be incorporated cializing in homemade soups and salads draws restaurants such as Famous Dave’s and moved to Westfield six years ago. into the party’s platform. customers from Mountainside, Westfield, Arirang, which have diners waiting for tables He told The Leader/Times that he was Boston is a second home for the Scotch Plains and Summit. According to Rick’s most nights of the week. The Spanish Tav- thought of then as a person who could Regenstreich family. His daughter Jen- Borough of Fanwood Adopts son Alex, who chimed in from behind the ern, featuring Portugese food, and Raagini, do fundraising, although he never did nifer graduated from Boston University counter, the deli boasts a huge number of loyal specializing in Indian food, are specialty anything like that in the past. Kerry’s in 2001. His son Andrew is now attend- customers who frequent it on a daily basis. The restaurants that draw diners from through- campaign managers persisted in court- ing Northeastern University to major in $6.9 Mil. Municipal Budget ‘mom and pop’ feel of the store is inviting and out Union County. ing him. He acquiesced and held a political science. He also has a son Alex CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 hearing the owners address patrons by name Loews Theatre, located on the border of fundraiser for the Senator at his home entering Syracuse University. They in- is obviously one reason why customers keep Mountainside and Springfield on Route 22 succeeded in this budget: displaying fis- were drawn. It was not the best way I wanted and raised $15,000. Donations were tend to make the DNC a family affair. cal responsibility, securing more rev- to start (my term in office). But I am pleased coming back. East, caters to what Manager Wilson mostly from family and friends. He said When asked what else impresses him Across the street from Maxwell’s and Maygua calls a ‘select’ audience. The mas- enue and helping senior citizens. “This is to share with you that we have achieved real he did it because he kept thinking how about Senator Kerry, Mr. Regenstreich a 1.4 percent increase over last year’s property tax relief without sacrificing mu- the deli is Christoffers, a unique flower sive complex has the capability to show 10 impressive Senator Kerry was — his spouted – “Because he likes hockey and and gift shop. Ruth Christoffer started the different movies at a time. According budget. By doing it this way it is more nicipal services that we have all come to politics, intellect and charisma reminded he’s a good hockey player too – real fiscally conservative. We are using less expect. I’m very proud that we can try to business 28 years ago in the garage of her to Mr. Maygua, in any given week the him of John F. Kennedy. men lace up their skates.” Mountainside home before parking is- Mountainside location can see any- of our surplus than we used last year. give property tax relief, especially to those He said, “It might surprise you about Mr. Regenstreich expects to be as- This will help us in future years.” on fixed incomes. We achieved our goal sues forced her into the store’s current where between 15,000 to 20,000 mov- Kerry’s charisma as he has not been sisting with fundraising after the con- location. Ruth retired last year, and her ies goes. Loews is an International Regarding the effects of property taxes tonight of controlling taxes while finding described as such in the media – one on vention. And now that Kerry is the presi- on Fanwood’s senior citizens, he empha- ways to pay for other services. We are united son Kurt and his wife Fiona took over. chain with 14 locations in New Jersey one, he’s captivating, motivated and ex- dential nominee, he probably won’t have The store is known for its creative floral alone. sized that “the increases in the past were behind this budget because partisanship has tremely intelligent. I hope this comes personal access to the Senator, as was usually more than the cost of living adjust- been put aside for the betterment of Fanwood arrangements as well as its interesting Mountainside does not see the tremen- across at the convention and I believe the case during the early times of the array of one-of-a-kind gifts. Although the dous amount of foot traffic that a town such ments in social security,” and this year they and its residents. We stayed the course. as Westfield might see, but it offers the right Edwards’ outward personality is a help.” campaign. were lower than that amount. Overall Fanwood tightened its belt and was gift selection is beautiful, the floral ar- Mr. Regenstreich said John Kerry is a Mr. Regenstreich doesn’t expect that rangements still dominate the majority of mix of charm and customer service that In addition to congratulating Mayor Mahr aggressive in trying to bring in money from the business. allows the ‘mom and pop’ stores that have champion debater from Yale and thinks Mr. Kerry will be campaigning in New on “turning over nearly every rock to find the outside.” Floral designer Thomas SanFilippo is in called the Borough home for decades to not Jersey due to other priorities – he additional resources to help the Fanwood “I want to thank Assemblywoman Linda charge of creating arrangements for wed- only survive, but also thrive. In an era where wouldn’t be surprised though to see residents,” Councilwoman Donna Dolce Stender, being a past mayor of Fanwood dings and other catered events and states major chain stores have disrupted the suc- SCOTCH PLAINS John Edwards here. stated: “I think all community building is who truly understands Fanwood’s needs, that a low, tight European-style arrange- cess of the smaller, family-owned busi- Delegate J Michael Blake of Scotch local. This budget reflects what’s best for and Assemblyman Green and Senator ment he jokingly calls “squished” is his nesses, it’s nice to know that they are still POLICE BLOTTER Plains told The Leader/Times, “I was Fanwood. It will continue to provide those Scutari for all their support with the appli- most popular design. The shop always seems alive and well in Mountainside. chosen primarily because I am the Presi- services that we need to keep our residents cation to receive the extraordinary aid. THURSDAY, JULY 8 dent of the Stonewall Democrats — the comfortable, safe and happy.” Fanwood is being well served by our team • Tyshaon Davis, 36, of Plainfield was gay and lesbian organization in the state. Mayor Mahr reflected on the budget in Trenton,” said Mayor Mahr. arrested and taken into custody. Davis I work closely with Gov McGreevey on process and the success of attaining the The borough’s 2004 capital budget was charged with burglary and theft. the Domestic Partnership Bill. We are grants, with the resulting reduction of was also adopted on Monday night, with Davis was observed going into a open concerned primarily on a statewide level. the property tax burden: “Tonight is a a bond ordinance providing an appro- garage on Forepaugh Avenue and re- I am the conduit for the gay community great night, probably the best night so far priation of $767,590 for various capital moving a weed whacker. Davis was pro- and the Democratic Party.” in the sense of a consensus from every- improvements, and authorizing the issu- cessed and transported to the Union “I was chosen to nominate John Kerry one regardless of party lines. Back in ance of $729,090 in bonds or notes for County Jail. and John Edwards. I ran committed to February it was a little contentious, lines financing part of the appropriation. FRIDAY, JULY 9 John Kerry. This is the second time for • The custodian at Brunner School re- me, being a delegate. I was also a del- ported that someone went into the build- egate in LA. I had not done any PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ing no damage was reported and nothing fundraising before I was selected as a BOROUGH OF FANWOOD was removed. delegate. I am engaged in raising money • Police responded to Evergreen for Steve Brozak. I’m not what you’d ORDINANCE 04-09-S School on a report of two juveniles at- call a ‘fat cat.’” The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally tempting to gain entry into the school by Mr. Blake added, “Anyone can run. adopted by the Borough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on July pushing a window open. The police ar- 19, 2004 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding You are chosen by Kerry to be commit- questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local rived and took two juveniles into cus- ted to him. I received a call personally Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies tody. One juvenile was found to be in from Maggie Moran, the State Director of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the possession of less than 50 grams of mari- for Jon Corzine.” Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of juana. The juveniles were turned over to “I will attend with June (Fischer) and the terms of such bond ordinance follows: guardians. it’s probably a rare instance that two Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Appropriation Of $767,590 For Various Capital SUNDAY, JULY 11 people who work in the same office will Improvements For And By The Borough Of Fanwood In The County Of Union, • A resident on Greensview Drive go together. June goes automatically New Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of $729,090 Bonds Or Notes Of reported that someone attempted to because she’s a member of the Demo- The Borough For Financing Part Of The Appropriation gain entry into the home by prying cratic National Committee.” Purpose(s): Various road improvements including Second Avenue, Coriell Av- the rear sliding door. No entry was “I’d be surprised if there were gays enue, Old South Avenue, Russell Road and Watson Avenue; slurry seal gained. on the Republican side attending as various streets; curb replacement and sidewalk replacement at various • A Wilshire Run resident reported that delegates. I know the Democrats reach locations; pedestrian/bikeway bridge, including all work or materials neces- he was the victim of identity theft. A out to the gay community to ensure that sary therefor or incidental thereto; Sanitary sewer improvements - prepara- Sprint cell phone account was opened in tion of storm water management ordinances, management plan, including all there is representation. Obviously, I’d work or materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto; Various recreation his name. prefer a larger number of gay and les- improvements including LaGrande Park Field tennis courts and various park bian delegates. The problems is that improvements, including all work or materials necessary therefor or incidental elected officials are automatically se- thereto; Acquisition of equipment including pick-up truck, sewer jet and four lected. We need more gay and lesbian wheel drive vehicle; Various improvements to municipal property, including Kimberley Aslanian Haley candidates for office.” underground storage tank program, oil water separator chamber, under- ground tanks, police tower, Union County historic preservation/community Said Mr. Blake, “There are a lot of house, renovation of public works salt bins, computers, copier, receipter, speeches, meetings, breakfasts etc. I computer software, server and rescue squad pagers. Expect More went during 2000 and it was very excit- Appropriation: $767,590 ing to listen to the speeches. Bill Bonds/Notes Authorized: $729,090 Clinton’s speech was very memorable Grants (if any) Appropriated: None NJAR C IRCLE OF EXCELLENCE GOLD LEVEL 2003 and Al Gore was much better in person. Section 20 Costs: $100,000 It was exciting to be part of history. Useful Life: 11.26 Years There’s a lot of networking going on OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUNDAY 1-4PM This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. and groups trying to get known through- Eleanor McGovern out the state.” Borough Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. PUBLIC NOTICE Chair of the Family Law Department of Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Number 04-10-S DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 86, 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 SALARIES AND COMPENSATION, AND CHAPTER 67, POLICE DE- PARTMENT, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD was passed and adopted on the second DIVORCE QUESTIONS? and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Specializing in all aspects of Family Law held on July 19, 2004. including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk child support, division of assets, palimony, 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $17.85 premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to changed financial circumstances, residence John Losavio Westfield Spacious and pristine is this custom home with all of the amenities. removal from New Jersey, visitation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In an interview with The Scotch Plains- The extensive renovation includes a gourmet Eat -in Kitchen with granite modifications and transfers of custody. Fanwood Times several years ago, Mr. countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, Losavio remarked that he had witnessed many changes since he first opened up luxurious Master Bedroom Suite with private Bathroom and walk -in closets, new 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law his shop – back then the only business on windows and roof, two zone central heat and air conditioning, 1/3 acre of Park Avenue and now the oldest surviv- professionally landscaped grounds with sprinkler system and more! Union County Early Settlement Arbitration ing business in the township. Offered for $960,000 Watching the township grow and be- (WSF 0618) Panelist 25 years ing a part of it since the close of the Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian Depression, Mr. Losavio also recalled changes in fashions and formalities over Accredited Mediator the past six decades. Noting people today are less formal with one another, he said Coldwell Banker Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, he could relate to his customers in a way Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) that would not have been possible in the Residential Brokerage early years. “People are friendlier now,” this gre- garious man remarked with enthusiasm. 908.301.2004 - Direct Line For More Information: “They’re more relaxed.” [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 908-272-0200 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 www.dhplaw.net www.goleader.com! Page 2 Thursday, July 22, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION 21st District News Sheriff Ralph Froehlich New Legislation Seeks To Meet New Jersey’s Evolving Security Needs Highlights Dept. Programs

By Senator Thomas Kean, Jr., Westfield By MATT MARINO Roman Catholic, was overwhelmed upon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times receiving an award that had been bestowed As we approach the third anniver- New Jersey has come to rely on The Union County Sheriff is re- on many important dignitaries, including sary of the September 11th tragedy, private manpower in the wake of Sep- sponsible for law enforcement, but a Supreme Court Justice. the issue of national security remains tember 11th to meet the need for that is only one aspect of his job. Besides “Play It Safe”, the sheriff has in the forefront of concerned New enhanced security coverage at public The Sheriff’s Office is made up of a developed several other important pro- Jersey residents. The National Com- venues, corporate locations, infra- number of different subdivisions, each grams. One focuses on protecting children mission charged with reviewing, structure sites, and other possible ter- varying in personnel and responsibilities. from firearms using two in-house videos - among other matters, the prepared- rorist targets. This measure, which From courthouse security to search and “Get Away and Get a Grown Up” and ness of our national security systems awaits the Governor’s signature, will rescue to the Sheriff’s Labor Assistance “Teens and Guns: An American Tragedy.” pre-September 2001 will soon release work to create a better trained, more Program (SLAP) for inmates, the Sheriff According to the Sheriff, another video is a report that is certain to call for professional line of defense. and his staff perform many duties in and currently in the works. The gun safety changes on the federal level. Having appropriate security in around Union County. program led to the presentation of an Some of these changes may very well place is critical to protecting New Sheriff Ralph Froehlich is the longest- award to the Sheriff in 1995 by the New have New Jersey implications. In the Jersey residents but so too is effective SEEKING REELECTION...After 40 years of serving Union County in law serving sheriff in the state (he has been at Jersey Psychiatric Association. meantime, New Jersey has been work- prevention. In early 2002, the Office enforcement, the past 27 as sheriff, Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich is running for reelection. his post for 27 years) and has been in- Domestic violence prevention is also ing to address what it can do at the state of Counter Terrorism was created for volved in law enforcement for over 40 important to the sheriff. His office devel- government level to ensure the best and the first time in New Jersey through years, beginning his career as police of- oped a special unit to oversee that restrain- most effective means of protecting our Executive Order to coordinate the Westfield’s Steve Brozak ficer in Elizabeth, where he was born and ing orders are served efficiently. Sheriff citizenry from acts of terrorism. efforts of state, county and local law raised. The Sheriff graduated from Kean Froehlich developed a booklet to be dis- Toward that end, much credit must enforcement entities to identify ter- College in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts tributed to these victims that gives step-by- go to our law enforcement personnel rorism related activities. This office To Speak at DNC on Wed. degree in Sociology, and he also attended step information on how a victim can cope who have worked so diligently over is so critical to the domestic security the Northwestern University Traffic Insti- with domestic violence – physically, emo- the past three years with all levels and of our state that I have proposed leg- By MICHAEL POLLACK Senator Kerry is a person who can go tute in Illinois, and the National Institute of tionally, and legally. branches of government to improve islation that would codify the exist- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times out there and get things done.” Corrections in Boulder, Colorado. He lives Seniors have also become a responsi- communications and coordinating in ing Office in the statutory law. Westfield politician and invest- Mr. Brozak said the active guard is in Union Township with his wife, Marlene. bility of the sheriff, and his office has times of crisis. However, as recent The bill would establish the Office ment banker Steve Brozak will speak stretched thin and “is close to the He has three daughters – Debra, Lora and developed a “senior citizens identification events pointed out, our private secu- of Counter Terrorism in the Depart- at next week’s Democratic National breaking point. Governors are start- Rene (deceased). program.” Under this initiative, senior citi- rity system has been found to have ment of Law and Public Safety to be Convention in Boston during his bid ing to say ‘where’s my Guard? What Sheriff Froehlich recently sat down with zens in Union County carry an identifica- substantial and troubling gaps. supervised by a director who would for the seventh district congressional happens if there’s a fire?’ Seventy The Westfield Leader and The Scotch tion card that includes important medical Just this past winter, the private report directly to the Attorney Gen- seat. Mr. Brozak, a Marine Corps percent of New Jersey’s National Plains-Fanwood Times to discuss what information, in case of emergency. company charged with guarding our eral. I have been working with Attor- Veteran who recently retired from Guard has been called.” makes his department so important. He Sheriff Froehlich expressed dismay that airports, bridges, ports, utilities and ney General Peter Harvey on this active duty, will speak on a day struc- “I don’t want American soldiers values each department, and he is particu- important programs are sometimes over- tunnels was found to have employed legislative measure so that key tured around the theme of ‘defense’ being used as photo props,” Mr. Brozak larly proud of the number of educational shadowed by fiscal figures. In his opinion, more than 4,700 security guards with- changes, including better clarifica- and ‘security.’ Mr. Brozak’s speech, said. “I think I’ve spoken to enough programs his department has developed, the constant attention paid to the “num- out submitting their names to the State tion as to lines of authority, could be to take place Wednesday between generals, secretaries and under secre- especially with regard to the youth. bers” takes away from attention that should Police for background checks. Many embodied into new statutes. 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. before Elizabeth taries to say, ‘Guys, I can read a plan, The most prominent initiative begun be devoted to areas such as domestic vio- of the employees, several working Law enforcement’s ability to com- Edwards introduces husband Sena- show-me what’s going on.’” under his watch has been the “Play It Safe” lence prevention and children’s safety. security at Newark Liberty Interna- bat terrorism depends heavily on the tor John Edwards, will last eight The three issues Mr. Brozak be- program, which is geared toward protect- “I deal with lives and pain. Lives you tional Airport, were found to have Office of Counter Terrorism’s ability minutes and can be seen on national lieves are important are defense is- ing the children of Union County. can document. Pain, you can’t. How do criminal convictions that would have to serve as the central intelligence television. sues, the economy, and healthcare— One of the most important aspects in you put ‘pain’ into your budget for some of disqualified them from security duty. gathering component of the State’s “I’m honored to be there and I specifically Medicare. “Play It Safe” is child fingerprinting. In the these victims? You can’t,” Sheriff Froehlich In response to this disturbing secu- larger preparedness framework. As think it’s a very important time in this Mr. Brozak said he wants to make early stages of the program, Sheriff said. “We all don’t see through one rity breach, a bipartisan piece of leg- such, this Office should have the full country for going out and speaking sure our allies understand that “Af- Froehlich recognized the need for “docu- another’s eyes.” islation was introduced, of which I measure of state law behind it as a about these important issues,” said ghanistan is not close to being fin- menting” children as a safety precaution. Sheriff Froehlich has been pleased with am proud to be a primary sponsor, strong and permanent organization Mr. Brozak of the convention. ished. We need to bring in our allies He felt that in order to maximize the the development of the crime scene unit, which will require more stringent within the Department of Law and “I will let people know I am expe- and make this an international effort.” chances of finding a lost child, an officer with many well-trained officers who each regulation of private security guards. Public Safety. rienced. I just volunteered to go on Mr. Brozak said he opposes a draft, would need to have some kind of data on have a specialization in an area – terrorism, Under this soon-to-be-law, employ- Tragically, the events of Septem- active duty then come off. Here’s something he considers “an unviable that child. weapons and the like. Likewise, he is ees of security companies will be ber 11th brought to light the need for what I’ve done and here’s what we option,” and wishes to make the inter- At first, the fingerprinting program did proud of SLAP (“a tremendous success”) regulated under a new Security Offic- new laws, new personnel and new have to do differently.” national community respect America, not meet with great success, as the public and the K-9 Unit (“they laughed at me ers Registration Act and as such, must organizations that few of us had ever Mr. Brozak, who will highlight his something he hasn’t seen since schools and the American Civil Liberties when we started the K-9 program”), which register with the Superintendent of envisioned just a few years ago. New military service, is a transplanted Charles de Gaulle and the Cuban Union (ACLU) hesitated to endorse fin- has aided in the rescue of children and the the State Police. Candidates with cer- Jersey had to rethink its approach to Republican who switched parties last Missile Crisis. gerprinting children. Both organizations apprehension of many criminals. tain criminal offenses will be dis- providing safety and security and in a year after discontent with the Bush Mr. Brozak, who will run against feared it would constitute an invasion of Sheriff Froehlich appreciates all of the qualified from employment. relative short period of time has made administration and the handling of incumbent Mike Ferguson, said that privacy. However, fingerprinting caught hard work his undersheriffs and staff do on Once implemented, the law also great progress in developing mea- the Max Cleland situation. Mr. Ferguson “is responsible for the on and is now an important component of a daily basis. He has always been a firm directs the Superintendent to develop sures designed to improve the overall Mr. Brozak said the premise after lack of planning.” the children’s safety program. believer in the “open door” policy, believ- education and training requirements, domestic security preparedness of our 9-11 was that Americans were at- “Mike Ferguson, my opponent, The program also included an educa- ing that different types of people can con- as well as appropriate physical and State. The Legislature, as a partner in tacked and democracy and way of life doesn’t have the experience to ask the tional booklet designed by the Sheriff and tribute all sorts of information. Many of mental screening for applicants. this effort, recognizes that there is were put in jeopardy. “But here we tough questions about defense,” Mr. Professor Freda Remmers at Kean Uni- the programs his office has developed Owner/Operators of security compa- still work to be done. Our challenge are today and we’re less safe than the Brozak said. “He doesn’t have the versity. The booklet aims to educate chil- have been in conjunction with other indi- nies will now be required to have at now, as a state and as a nation, is to day after 9-11 because our forces are understanding about dealing with dren on potentially dangerous situations in viduals or groups, and he recognizes and least five years of law enforcement stay committed and to remain dili- over extended and there is no plan healthcare issues. He’s been bought society and how to deal with them. For values teamwork. He looks forward to experience and to obtain a license gent to the evolving challenges we taking place. I want to get my mes- and paid for by the fat cats down in example, one section talks about what serving the Union County residents as from the Superintendent. face in a post 9-11 world. sage across that we need a change and Washington.” children should do when confronted by a much as possible, and he is very grateful stranger. for all that has been accomplished in his In 1994, Sheriff Froehlich received the department. OWEN BRAND Chai Award from B’nai B’rith Interna- Sheriff Froehlich smiles at how great tional, a Jewish organization headquar- life as sheriff has been so far, and he looks Do You Have To tered in Washington, D.C. He received the forward to what is to come. Your Home-Town award mainly because of the development “I’ve been fortunate. I’ve been lucky. MORTGAGE BANKER Go To Court? of “Play it Safe.” The Sheriff, who is God’s been good to me.” ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC JON M. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Mountainside Democratic By ELIZABETH CORRELL benefits of this nice partnership that Political candidates and Political Club, Mountainside Democratic Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times we’re working hard at,” enthused Action Committees (PACs) were re- Committee, Mountainside Republi- Fanwood’s senior citizens’ group Mayor Mahr. quired to file information about their can Committee and the Republican will have a full service kitchen in- Mrs. Boguszewski said, “Mayor campaign funds on July 15. Commit- Club of Mountainside did not claim stalled in the newly renovated Senior Mahr has become a friend of our tees and candidates must document any campaign contributions or dis- Center building located at Forest Road group. We are pleased to have our contributions and expenditures in bursements, but all filed A-3 forms Park, thanks to a $53,000 grant from own meeting place right here in accordance with election campaign stating that expenditures will not ex- the state secured with the help of Fanwood. Once the kitchen is in- protocol. All of this information can ceed the maximum amount of $3,700. Mayor Colleen Mahr and several free- stalled, many groups will use it, in- be found at www.state.nj.us/elec. If contributions received exceed $400, holders. cluding card players, line dancers, Below is a sample of reportings from the committees are required to file “The new Senior Center was offi- arts and crafts classes and a lunch- local PACs. Next week there will be a additional forms. cially done in December; however, the time movie group. We also have follow-up article on local candidate The Scotch Plains Democratic seniors were promised a kitchen that speakers come in to speak to us on filings. Municipal Committee has not claimed they have not yet received, and they very important subjects such as Medi- At the county level, the Union any recent contributions or expendi- continue to meet in Scotch Plains,” care and medications. We’re an active County Democratic Committee re- tures for the 2004 election campaign. said Mayor Mahr in an interview with group.” ported funds for 2004 campaigns. In The Scotch Plains Republican Club THE PEARL VISITS WESTFIELD...Assemblyman Jon Bramnick of Westfield The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Times. “We hope to have construction of recently held a fundraiser with special guest Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. Pictured, Wishing to provide the group with the the kitchen completed in time for the their quarterly report filed April 15, and Committee claimed a carried- from left to right, are: (standing) Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Bramnick, the committee had cash-on-hand in over balance of $372.74 as of January (seated) Ted Zeller, Chef Patricia Bramnick, and Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. fully functioning activity center they group’s Christmas party,” Mayor the amount of $134,716.47, with ad- 1, 2004. Between January 1 and were promised, she and several Free- Mahr announced. ditional monetary receipts of March 31, 2004, the committee re- holders pursued and received the grant Fanwood residents can contact Mr. $129,355.31. Expenditures totaled ceived a contribution in the amount Governor Raises Community for the kitchen addition. DeVenuto, membership chair, (908) $67,712.92. With a debt of $8,616.50 of $1,575 from the Marks For Senate Last Friday Mayor Mahr met with 889-6775. owed to the committee, the net worth campaign committee for Mayor Mar- several senior citizens at the center, is $204,975.36. tin Marks. With a disbursement of College Construction Bond Cap including Helen Boguszewski, the Osborn House To be The contributions broke down into $82.50 allocated to the Apple Blos- group’s president, to announce re- $45,680 in contributions of $400 or som Flower Shop for the funeral ar- TRENTON – Governor James ers at more than 500 companies. ceipt of the grant. “You deserve your Open on August 1 less and $83,490 in amounts greater rangement of Michael Rossi, the com- McGreevey signed legislation last A Rutgers study showed that laid- own facility,” said Mayor Mahr. “The SCOTCH PLAINS – The circa than $400. Among the largest con- mittee reported a closing balance of month that expands the amount of off workers who participated in State Freeholders have been instrumental 1760 Osborn Cannonball House Mu- tributors were: Election Fund of Neil $1,947.74. money community colleges can bor- training programs had an easier time in getting this grant.” The mayor seum, located at 1840 Front Street Cohen, $11,500; Committee to Elect The Fanwood Democratic Club row for construction projects. finding new jobs and recovering thanked Al Mirabella, Chester Holmes in Scotch Plains, will be open to Lesniak, Cohen and Cryan, $9,000; filed it’s A-3 form on March 25, 2004 A program approved in June, NJ lost wages. Other studies have shown and John Wolhrab, all present at the visitors on Sunday, August 1, from 2 Schoor Depalma, Inc., $9,000 and with no additional receipts or expen- STARS (New Jersey Tuition Assis- that worker training can increase pro- gathering. to 4 p.m. The Musical Group, $7,800. ditures. tance Reward Scholarship), will pay ductivity for companies by 15 per- “This has been a collaborative ef- On display will be Summer Gar- The Union County Democratic However, the Fanwood Democratic full community college tuition and cent or more. fort between the county and the mu- den Party Dresses from the extensive Committee claimed $63,737.92 in Municipal Committee received fees to students who graduate in the Under the New Jersey Commu- nicipality of Fanwood. We worked collection owned by the museum. operating disbursements - $125 given $6,480 between January 1 and March top 20 percent of their high school nity Colleges compact, the colleges together and I am very pleased that Tours of the house and gardens to New Jersey legislative candidates 31, 2004. Contributions of $400 or class. are working with the Department of the senior populations of Fanwood will be given by costumed docents. and committees and $3,850 to other less totaled $4,980. The Committee Governor McGreevey connects at- Labor, the Commerce and Economic are the ones that will be reaping the There is no admission fee. candidates and committees, totaling to Elect Mahr, Molenaar and Dolce tracting more top students with ex- Growth Commission and the De- expenditures of $67,712.92. contributed $1,000 and attorney Den- panding facilities to accomodate partment of Education on programs The Republican Committee of nis Estis donated $500. The commit- them. “Now we’re literally building that will make job training more Union County also filed a quarterly tee listed expenditures totaling on the promise of NJ STARS. If we accessible. report in April. The committee $4,018.98, leaving a total of $2,927.84 are going to keep the best and bright- claimed a cash-on-hand amount of on hand. The report itemized operat- est in New Jersey, if we’re going to F-SP Rotary Inducts $15,770.58 with additional monetary ing expenses as follows: $372.62 to make sure they have access to higher receipts of $30,116.90. The Scotchwood Florist for flowers; education, then we need to make New 2004 President committee’s expenditures totaled $81.89 to Thomas Plante in repay- sure the space is available at our SCOTCH PLAINS – The $17,608.04 - $17,108.04 in operating ment for a Fanwood voter compact colleges,” the Governor said. Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club disbursements and $500 in monies disc; $69.40 to Linda Stender in re- The State and counties can now recently inducted Dwight Leeper as given to New Jersey legislative can- payment for the mayor’s gavel; $70 bond up to $550 million, a $200 mil- its new president. Mr. Leeper is a didates and committees. to the U.S Postal Service in a renewal lion increase over the previous cap of financial advisor for Merrill Lynch The Scotch Plains P.B.A. Local #70 and the Scotch Plains The committee received contribu- fee; $1,826.07 to Giovanna’s Restau- $330 million with $100 million com- Co. He takes over the presidency from tions in the amount of $30,097.87; rant for the mayor’s reception ing from the State and $100 million Geri Samuel. Volunteer Firefighters Association would like to thank all $13,572.87 in amounts of $400 or fundraiser; $300 to Mr. and Mrs. from the counties. Other officers inducted were Janet the sponsors who contributed to the Scotch Plains Charity less and $16,525 in contributions ex- Alexander Mirabella for a campaign New Jersery’s community colleges Strunk, Vice President; Karin Cup – Bravest Vs. Finest softball game, making it yet ceeding $400. Among the top con- reception hosted at their home; $299 are closely linked with the state’s Dreixler, Treasurer and Denise tributors were: E. Munoz, $750; to Franklin Mutual Insurance. economy, according to Governor Hughes, Secretary. The dinner meet- another successful year. Amalgamated General Agencies, The Fanwood Republican Club did McGreevey. The state community ing was held at Snuffy’s Pantagis Andrew M. Baron, ESQ $675; S. Spector, $650. not file anything, and a report filed by college system serves nearly 300,000 where the club meets weekly on Art Coon Plumbing & Heating As of the quarterly filing date, the Fanwood Municipal Committee students, and 95 percent of commu- Wednesdays at noon. Complete Care committee claimed a debt of $655.56 Chairperson Theodore Trumpp read: nity college students remain in New Interested business people are wel- Green Meadows Landscape Services, LLC - $588.39 to the Internal Revenue “Fanwood Republican Municipal Jersey while they build their ca- come to visit the club and be the John’s Meat Market Service and $67.27 to the State of Committee has no funds, does not Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance reers. Students with an associate club’s guest for their first meeting. P.H. Robinson New Jersey. collect any, does not spend any, and degree earn up to $400,000 more For more information contact mem- Schiller & Pittenger Attorney’s at Law The Westfield Democratic Com- has no bank account.” over their lifetime than those who bership chairman Dick Dobyns at Pizza Brothers mittee filed an itemized list of mon- For more information on what can- do not. (908) 322-5986. Crowning Achievement etary expenses. The committee be- didates and PACs are required to file, The community colleges also train Cuccurullo Enterprises, LLC gan the year with carried-over funds visit www.state.nj.us/elec. current members of the workforce. Michael M. Dill, DMD in the amount of $5,193.14 and to DiFrancesco Paving Last year, the colleges provided New See it all on the Web! Dominick Verdic date has not received any new contri- Jaffe Communications Jersey Department of Labor-funded Fanwood Fire Company- smoke detectors save lives butions exceeding $400. 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The WHERE IN THE WORLD? ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Mt. Ranier, WA DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: By Fred Rossi New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association For The Westfield Leader and The Times Below are four arcane words, each with National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce four definitions – only one is correct. The Fanwood Business & Professional Association In the days after the Memorial Day week- to yourself, ‘That’s nice,’ and then keep others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey end, many of us were enjoying seasonable on moving,” Chris told The Times. to discern this deception of diction? temperatures in the 70s and preparing to The climbers were usually up and on the P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Aitoff Projection; Azimuthal; If you can guess one correctly – good (Modified Azimuthal Equidistant); Westfield, N.J. 07091 welcome summer. BrothersNeither Conformal David or Equal-area; and road by 7 a.m. each morning and done for the Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 David Aitoff; 1889 guess. If you get two – well-read individual. Christopher Smith of ScotchInterruptions byPlains J. Paul Goode; were Date unknown day by 4 p.m. in the afternoon. The day they Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 If you get three – word expert. If you get all several thousand miles away and a couple attempted to climb to the summit before the four – You must have a lot of free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at of miles above sea level with 40 pounds of avalanche threat, the group started out at 1 a.m. All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 equipment on their backs in sub-freezing There is no ambient light two miles up come from the board game Diction temperatures, as they attempted to climb to in the sky, so the climbers wore small Deception. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. the top of Mount Rainier in Washington headlamps on their heads to light the way State. See photographs on page 5. immediately in front of them. Answers to last week’s arcane words. Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte 1. Croupade – A leap in which a horse A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Their adventure was David’s idea, a “I turned around to look behind me,” Scotch Plains police officer who turned said Chris of the middle of the night pulls his hind legs up under his belly Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 31 shortly after the trip. Chris, a 21-year- climb, “and it was pitch black.” He said 2. Yaffle – An armful or handful COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION old student at Hofstra University, said he could see another group of climbers in 3. Scopate – Having a covering of Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly that when his brother proposed the climb, the distance, discernible only by a dozen bristly hairs 4. Graupel – Soft sleet or hail ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS “I was all for it.” The brothers had made or so glowing headlamps. Ben Corbin earlier climbing trips in the Adirondacks The group slept in small stone build- PELITIC SERVICES and elsewhere in the northeastern U.S., ings that were strong enough to withstand 1. Having no outlets or pores SUBSCRIPTION PRICE but they had never attempted something the winds and ate meals ranging from One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 2. Formed or made up of mud like scaling a 14,410-foot mountain. oatmeal and dry cereal to spaghetti and 3. Pertaining to the gums To prepare for Mount Rainier, the most ramen noodles. David said his breathing 4. Very rocky; consisting of many rocks heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 was not greatly affected by the high alti- CHIMINAGE Conventions Dominate East Coast, But Does states, both Smiths trained, David locally tude, although at times “you feel like 1. A woman’s dressing gown or negligee and Chris at college, by going to the gym, you’re breathing through a straw.” 2. A snide remark running, doing cardiovascular exercises Besides breathtaking, far-as-the-eye- 3. A toll for passage through a forest New Jersey Stay On the Sidelines? and getting their legs in shape for several can-see mountain views, the brothers 4. A looking glass, small telescope days of uphill climbing. On their first day witnessed several things not common to XENODOCHY As part of the election cycle, both national parties that aren’t made up or are unaware of the implica- at the base of the mountain, the brothers every climbing expedition. One night, a 1. Hospitality are preparing conventions to nominate their respec- tions of one’s election? and other prospective climbers were put meteor soared above the group’s site. 2. A reception room for foreigners through what David termed “a boot camp” “It was instant daylight,” said Chris. 3. The act of living on dry food or a tive party’s candidate for President and Vice Presi- From August 30 to September 2, the Republican by climb leaders in an effort to weed out Aware of the deaths and injuries to other meager diet dent. The Republican Convention will take place Party anticipates 50,000 delegates, alternate delegates, serious climbers from those who would climbers, the group at first assumed the 4. A study of aliens or foreigners and across the river in New York City, while Boston plays party officials, members of the media and convention ultimately not last beyond the first day. streaking bright light was a rescue flare their customs host to the Democratic Convention. Both conven- guests to attend their convention in New York City. The actual climb took place June 1-4 sent up by a climber in distress elsewhere SERPIGO amid several tragedies and accidents on on the mountain. They also witnessed 1. A narrow pathway; a foot path tions will adopt the party’s platform and inform their The Republican National Committee envisions Mount Rainier in which climbers were from afar an avalanche that Chris likened 2. An expert on social behavior among base of the themes and goals of their administration. more than 10,000 volunteers on hand working in the killed or injured. The same day another to “roaring thunder.” They also heard the ethnic groups While the presidential process maintains strong areas of transportation, information services, hospi- climber died, the Smiths and their fellow loud sound of part of the glacier cracking. 3. Any spreading skin disease, as ringworm climbers were set to advance to the sum- The Smiths said they never had any 4. A film or slippery substance on the historical ties to the past, and acts as a pleasant get- tality and special events. mit when, about 1,400 feet short of the ‘what have I gotten myself into?’ thoughts surface of wet rocks, as moss together for special interests and party windbags, do According to 2004nycgop.org, the Republican top, they decided to turn back due to during the climb. the conventions matter? New Jersey is next to last in Convention has reserved over 18,000 rooms in more possible avalanche conditions above them. “It was a good bonding experience,” David told The Times that the four-day said David. “Being high up on a mountain Reader Wants Return the primary process. How will the conventions im- than 40 hotels and will provide discounts for del- climb took place in temperatures of zero makes you feel insignificant. You’re just pact us? Do we end up sitting on the sidelines? egates at more than 400 different venues, restaurants to fifteen degrees. It was slightly warmer a speck on the mountain.” Of ‘Pen & Ink’ Column Republicans won’t even put a token effort into a and retail stores throughout New York City. at the lower altitudes and the power of the The Smith brothers are already looking What has happened to the great column state they will concede to Democrats. Democrats The Democratic National Convention will include sun’s reflection off the snow and ice cre- toward making another trip somewhere Pen & Ink by Michelle LePoidevin? I ated the feeling that the air was warmer next year. David said one of his goals is to haven’t seen it for weeks. It was full of have taken New Jersey as a foregone conclusion. 4,352 delegates and 611 alternates, 15,000 members than it actually was. The climbers wore climb Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, spirit and well-written. It expressed the What’s the chance Dick Cheney or John Edwards of the media, 15,000 other guests including elected layers of clothing, boots with soles made which at 22,841 feet is the highest eleva- opinions of a talented writer who has a might stop by – let alone Bush or Kerry? officials and foreign dignitaries, all totaling roughly for climbing snow- and ice-covered moun- tion in the Western Hemisphere. superb set of values, plus the courage of tains, gloves, hats and sunglasses to re- Until then, David Smith will be on her convictions. What a terrific combina- Presently, both national political party conven- 35,000 attendees. flect the intense sunlight. Every climber patrol with the Scotch Plains Police De- tion! I think The Leader is fortunate to tions take place over four days and the nomination of Certainly, both parties have done their homework also wore a lighted beeper for use in case partment while his brother heads back to have such a writer on its staff. the presidential candidate usually takes place on the and will present a team of supporters to hammer the of an avalanche or falling into a crevasse. Hofstra University in the fall. Judging from the letters to the editor, third day of the convention. The Democrats will party message home. The Republicans will pin their Often, the wind would blow from one Publisher’s note: Mary Alyce Torpy’s lots of other people read Pen & Ink also. direction, forming icicles up and down article this week on her tour adventures There was a lively exchange of readers’ nominate Senators John Kerry and John Edwards hopes on Rudy Giuliani and George Pataki. The one side of the climbers’ bodies. through South American has been de- viewpoints that proved that people were and the Republicans will seek to reelect President Democrats will showcase Bill Clinton and Jimmy There wasn’t much time for leisure or layed. She spent 38 hours on a chicken reading the column. I don’t know why George W. Bush and Vice President Cheney. How- Carter. However, isn’t this just preaching to the choir? sightseeing activities for the climbers, bus to Venezuela and became a little ill. Pen & Ink has been scratched, but I hope who advanced up the mountain in teams She expects to be in print next week. For that the differences of opinion expressed ever, one must wonder, is the nomination process a Of course, both conventions will display at least of four connected by rope. “You might more information and to contact her, by some readers were not deciding fac- mere formality and perhaps a waste of time? one turncoat. The Republicans boast Senator Zell stop for a moment to look at the view, say please see www.goleader.com/mtorpy. tors. Who knows, Ms. LePoidevin’s solid There was an era when national party conventions Miller (D-Georgia), a Democratic Senator who will values may have favorably influenced many readers who didn’t take the time to really meant something to the public – in the 1950’s support Bush. The Democrats will use Ron Reagan, write. At any rate, it’s obvious that Pen & and early 1960’s. No one knew then who would Jr. to hopefully reach over a bipartisan line, as well Letters to the Editor Ink made people think – that’s the benefit, emerge as the party’s candidates. Delegates worked as Westfield politician and former marine Steve whether the readers agreed with the writ- hard in the background and powerbrokers did a lot of Brozak, once a Republican who will now try to ten words or not. Debate is healthy, some- DMV ‘Your Papers, Please’ Called times informative and always interesting. arm-twisting in smoke-filled rooms. Fiery speeches unseat Congressman Mike Ferguson. In my own opinion, Pen & Ink was occurred in the foreground before a national audi- Besides perhaps the words of Mr. Miller, Mr. Absurd and Dangerous by Reader lively and clever, and it added a thought- ence glued to the spectacle. The confetti and bal- Reagan, Jr., and Mr. Brozak, what will be said at a provoking dimension to The Leader. I We are being taught to fear because fear- loons with the bands blaring really packed a punch. convention to really tell the story and get people’s will acquiesce silently and actually come enjoyed it and I miss it. I hope its omission ful people can be more easily manipulated. to believe that this is appropriate and is temporary. In 1956, an upstart Senator almost surprised Estes attention? The delegates and politicians would let The regulations adopted during the past effective governmental behavior. year for renewing a driver’s license are Should birth certificates or passports Gertrude Wood Kefauver and the nation with the Vice Presidential you believe that national TV provides a great plat- Westfield nomination. In 1960, the upstart Senator surprised form to deliver a message. not only absurd, they are dangerous. One and other forms of identification be man- must now produce either a birth certifi- datory? Of course! But only for the first Richard Nixon and the world and became President of Funny, something tells me that, when Bush made a cate or a passport, as well as at least two application. Why should it suddenly be Aunt Disappointed the United States. His name was John F. Kennedy. stop at a Pennsylvania diner last week or Kerry shared other proofs of identity. Married women necessary for a person who has lived at With Leader Coverage Network TV couldn’t get enough of it, telecasting far iced tea with two sisters in Ohio, that simple and maybe or divorced women retaining their ex- the same address for 27 years, and has husband’s last name even have to pro- lived in Westfield with only two interrup- of Eagle Scout Project into the night and starting early each morning. Today, benign gesture meant more to that person than any fluff duce a marriage certificate. I¹m reminded tions since birth, to have to again supply I am writing to express my disappoint- the TV networks struggle with three hours of coverage. television convention pseudo-ad could ever expect to. of that standard request ascribed to agents such foundational information? Indeed, of a police state, “Your papers, please.” ment with The Westfield Leader in the lack Could both parties save the money expended on Given matters as they are today, the conventions what is the point of asking all of the same of coverage of the dedication and opening The absurdity of it is that these new identity questions every four years to the glitzy galas, hotel suites, and balloons, and pay are a necessary event and part of the election process. requirements have been promulgated un- of the new handicapped-accessible play- anybody? If they were satisfactory once, ground at Westfield Memorial Park, which a forgotten state like New Jersey a visit to shake a few We enjoy politics and we hope all of the attendees der the guise of terrorism prevention. Yet how or why would they have changed? every conspirator in the first World Trade was accomplished by Boy Scout Gregory hands, raise a fist, and hand out buttons? Wouldn’t have fun. But, the process seems to be mostly for the Having passed muster the first time, any Ryan Jr. Gregory is working toward his that be more substantive than an elaborate few days insiders and the public is left outside – especially the Center bombing could have gotten a New native of a foreign land now living in the Jersey drivers license under these guide- Eagle Scout rank. He had raised the funds United States will not have changed their ($85,000) and built this playground as his filled with yes-men and constant acclamation? people of New Jersey. lines, as could have the murderers who information in any way that would be The party delegates have made their minds up. They certainly like our money, but do they con- perpetrated the September 11 holocaust. community project toward this goal. meaningful to identifying terrorists. I would first like thank The Leader for Why not try to change the minds of the public – those sider our votes already bought? And of course, the second largest terrorist What is behind this nonsense is, in my attack in the United States was the home- the publicity provided during the opinion, the creation of two things: First, a fundraising phase of Gregory’s project. grown Oklahoma City bombing for which raising of the level of our tolerance for the conspirators could easily have gotten We are grateful for the help. But by not Letters to governmental intrusion. Second, a subtle covering the dedication and opening, I feel The Arc of New Jersey Extends Thanks New Jersey drivers license renewals un- nudge toward moving the fear factor that is the Editor der the new system. The danger is that we you did not take this story full circle. part of the human condition to a more The two other local newspapers gave the To Freemasons For Walkathon Support prominent position. Fearful people can be dedication good placement, running the full Don’t Condemn Entire Kushner manipulated more easily into accepting article and photos – the same article and Throughout April, May and June, The sonic Lodges supplied food, drinks and strong-arm tactics from their officials. Only Arc of New Jersey and its local county manpower for all 21 walk sites. photos that were submitted to The Leader. with the promulgation of a higher level of The Leader did not send anyone to cover chapters held their third annual “Step Up Many of the Masons also assisted with Family for One Member’s Indiscretions fear could, as one frightening recent in- For The Arc” walkathon. generating sponsorships and funds. Our the dedication, where among the speakers I read with dismay your July 15 lead nies regularly invest in significant im- stance, the postponement of national elec- were Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott Taking place in every county of the sincere thanks also to the Masonic affili- tions even have been mentioned. Of course state, the event raised more than $500,000 ated youth organizations, the DeMolay editorial concerning Charles Kushner. It provements to the properties they ac- and Recreation Director, Bruce Kaufmann, was, frankly, a rambling, digressive and, quire. I, for one (and as a residential that was mentioned as a denial that it and then only ran a 1-column x 3” piece, no for our programs that assist children and and Order of the Rainbow, who formed would happen, thus suggesting that it could adults with mental retardation and their walk teams and raised funds for The Arc. ultimately, incoherent piece which left property taxpayer), believe this to be good photo, and did not mention or credit Gre- this reader, at least, bewildered and un- for the communities involved. happen sometime in the future. gory with making this playground a reality. families. Thank you to all the sponsors, The Family of Freemasonry has exhib- I spent several months in 1968 catalog- walkers and volunteers who helped make ited the true meaning of charity and com- certain of what, if any, point you were As for the allegations of “improper” The week prior to the dedication, this trying to make. While I would be the first campaign contributions, one might note ing German propaganda from the late 17-year-old young man spent the weekend this fundraiser such a great success. munity service in its support of The Arc. 1920s, 1930s, and early 1940s as my We could not have realized our goal, We cannot thank them enough for their to condemn Mr. Kushner’s actions if they that there are few politicians in our state handling the stage management for a church are substantiated in court, I don’t under- who haven’t benefited from his largess work at the Cornell University Graduate play, and on Monday he began his final however, without the outstanding support compassion and commitment. Freema- Research Center (Olin Library). So I’ve of New Jersey’s Freemasons. The Grand sons do indeed prove they care! stand, nor do you say, what relevance any and/or that of other wealthy contributors exams at Westfield High. During this time, of this has to ownership by Kushner enti- hoping to influence government officials, poured through the documents in which he completed the playground for dedica- Lodge of New Jersey Free and Accepted Céline R. Fortin Assistant Exec. Dir. the first element of the transformation of Masons signed on as our statewide spon- ties of property in our communities. The legislators and regulators. If a lesson is to tion prior to leaving to work for five weeks The Arc of New Jersey “Step Up For Star Ledger, among others, has recently be drawn from this, it might be that we the Germans was to teach them to fear. at the Boy Scout Camp in upstate NY. I sor for the second year. They provided The Arc – Walk 2004” I¹m deeply concerned that this little financial assistance and the numerous Ma- made the point that the Kushner compa- should address the incentives offered by don’t know too many adults that could the “pay to play” system that persists in step in annoyance at the automotive level, handle such a difficult schedule. New Jersey. if taken too lightly, can lead to intrusions I am obviously biased in this situation Further, while Mr. Kushner’s behav- of far more consequence reaching far since Gregory is my nephew, but I truly ior, if proven, was reprehensible, the other beyond mere annoyance. believe that his accomplishment speaks members of the extended Kushner family Paul M. Somers for itself and deserved a lot better coverage have been extraordinarily generous phi- Westfield in our town newspaper. lanthropists who have shared their wealth with many in our towns who are less Carolyn Ryan fortunate. To condemn the Kushner com- Movie Crews in WF Westfield panies, as seems to be the only possible point of your editorial, because of the Take Parking Space It’s Sloppy Work actions of a single member of the family, seems an “over-the top” reaction and more Most of the Prospect Street parking lot For Our Tax Dollars than a little unfair. was blocked off today [last week] for use If the country is going to send young I should also mention that I once knew by a crew to do some sort of filming. With men and women to their deaths and re- the Kushners, having grown up in Eliza- an acknowledged scarcity of parking in quire countless others to suffer dismem- beth, and went to college with Esther Westfield, this created many problems berment and other bodily injury, wouldn’t Kushner Schulder and her brother, for parkers – with a significant portion of it be intelligent for elected officials to do Charles. My observation was that they town parking removed from its intended their homework and scrutinize the evi- were lovely, decent people. It may be that use. The problem was exacerbated by the dence for such a course of action? After political activity later corrupted Charles fact that sidewalk sales were being held all, we “consider the source” daily even Kushner, as it has so many others. today, with the result that traffic conges- where trivial aspects of life are concerned. tion was impressive. The absence of weapons of mass de- Maxine F. Wynne My questions are as follows: struction in Iraq is being blamed, but Westfield 1. What does the town gain by granting improperly so, on a failure of intelli- Deadlines the use of our precious parking space for gence. Everyone knows professionals, even very good ones, make mistakes. General News - Friday 4pm movie making versus the loss of parking revenues and the inconvenience to resi- Americans must blame first and foremost Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm dents and others visiting our downtown? the failure of President Bush and his na- Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm 2. Assuming the gain/pain issue is tional security advisor, so-called, to treat Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm highly positive, why allow this on a day sources of information critically where Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm when traffic/use of parking facilities could life and limb are concerned. But virtually E-Mail - [email protected] be expected to be unusually high? the entire Congress, including Democratic Phone - (908) 232-4407 Note that in no way can this created nominees presumptive Kerry and Edwards Email Photos in color anomaly be used to justify the need for and our own Representative Mike Email Ads as pdf files in color one or more parking decks – an issue of Ferguson, have a lot of explaining to do. For more information, see current contention in Westfield. We pay all of them hard-earned tax www.goleader.com/help I look forward to receiving your reply. dollars and get sloppy work in return. www.goleader.com/presskit Steve Rothman Ferdinand Gajewski www.goleader.com/classifieds Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 22, 2004 Page 5 CAMPAIGN RELEASE WF’s 250th Signal Battalion The Time Is Right to Halt The Linden Medical Waste Facility Trains in NM For Iraq Duty

By Pat Quattrocchi, Candidate for UC Freeholder By LAUREN S. PASS Christenson, a 42-year-old active with Joe Renna, Bruce Paterson and Frank Arena and MICHAEL POLLACK guard reserve soldier from Lebanon, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NJ, the B/250th signal battalion will It appears that the Department of on the line…it makes you wonder, Recently, B Company of the 250th continue to oversee operation on the Environmental Protection has tem- doesn’t it? Signal Battalion, headquartered in brigade’s communication equipment porarily put the brakes on the Medi- What needs to be kept in mind is Westfield, joined forces with the 116th before the group is deployed to Iraq cal Waste Treatment Plant being con- that this big-money project will not Brigade Combat Team of Idaho at later this year. structed in Linden at Trembly Point, go away by itself. The residents of Fort McGregor in New Mexico. According to Snakebites, Captain thus providing the groups opposed to Union County need to speak up and The 250th Signal Battalion spe- Christensen sees one of his greatest the plant with some much-needed say NO. They need to put pressure on cializes in communication. Accord- challenges as communicating the idea breathing space. I certainly hope that municipal and county, state and fed- ing to the newsletter Snakebites, the to his troops that what they are about they use this time wisely to regroup eral officials, telling them to reevalu- 250th will provide the critical com- to embark upon is the real thing, not and develop a plan to put the brakes ate this entire operation. Review each munications support that will be re- just a long annual training. Another on the project permanently. step from the time that the waste quired for the 116th to be successful challenge is what he calls “bridging The fact that this company appears leaves the site that generates it to the in its war-time mission during Opera- the gap.” This is the first time the unit to be confused about whether or not time it lands in its final resting place tion Iraqi Freedom. has been severed from its parent or- their permits have lapsed should come to include how it gets there. The combat team’s newsletter says ganization, the 250th Signal Battal- as no surprise. A simple Internet search Elected officials have a responsi- HIGH ADVENTURE...Brothers David that the 116th Brigade is “enjoying ion. But this excites Captain shows that there is a history of slip- bility to listen to what their constitu- and Christopher Smith of Scotch Plains greater and better communications Christenson. He sees it as an opportu- shod paperwork regarding application ents have to say and to engage in an rest high on the glacier of Mt. Ranier in Washington State in early June - taking support” with the addition of the nity to test the Army’s new “modu- procedures and requirements, includ- exchange of information to arrive at a just enough time to gaze at the spectacular view. See story of their adventure on Westfield B Company. lar” building system, the plug in and ing those relating to environmental sound decision. Sometimes it means page 4. “They are our lifeline to Division unplug way of forming units and or- issues. Not professing to be an expert putting their personal desires to the Headquarters over long distances,” said ganizations to accomplish important on matters of medical waste manage- side if it conflicts with the desire of Lt. Col. Robert Lytle, Brigade Execu- missions far from home. ment, it just makes sense that strict the majority. Here, the majority - the Fighting for Consumers: tive Officer. “They set up the back- The 250th departed from Westfield attention to detail would be of the entire county - seems to have been bone that those systems work on.” in June, when a large crowd of utmost importance when dealing with forgotten. The minority who will di- Headed by Captain George Westfield residents saw them off. substances of this nature. How can we rectly benefit are the ones who are Beware of Identity Theft be sure that carelessness in the admin- being listened to and remembered, istrative sector wouldn’t trickle down but that seems to be how our county By Dir. Reni Erdos long-distance phone call with your UC Recognizes Dedicated to be carelessness in the plant opera- administration operates – help us NJ Division of Consumer Affairs phone card. “Shoulder surfers” may tion, causing an accident to happen? change that by voting for us in No- NEWARK - Identity theft is a seri- be nearby with binoculars or video We keep hearing about how safe the vember. My running mates and I un- ous crime that causes profound eco- camera. Trailside Center Volunteers operation will be, with the explanation derstand how it is supposed to be. We nomic injury to unsuspecting con- Never give your credit card infor- AREA – Union County recognized staff and children she works with. of safety issues ending there. Are we want to engage in an exchange of sumers. It can take months or even mation over the telephone unless you four volunteers who each dedicated She possesses a tremendous passion not to worry about the flora and fauna information and ideas. Help us make years and a great deal of effort on the have initiated the call and have a trusted more than 100 hours of service to the for animals and demonstrates it in the in the area, or ourselves for that matter and keep Union County a safe place part of the victims to restore their business relationship with the com- Trailside Nature & Science Center. care she gives to Trailside’s resident – isn’t it possible that something could for all of us by voting for us in No- good name and credit. pany you have called. Joseph Filo presented awards last pets, which include snakes, fish, go terribly wrong? The medical waste vember – Joe Renna, Patricia The Federal Trade Commission in Pay attention to your billing cycles month at Trailside’s annual “Begin- turtles, and a rabbit. Annie is always is basically cooked down in a giant Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Bruce September released a survey show- and contact your creditors if bills don’t ning of Summer Family Campfire.” eager to tackle new challenges and steamer to become a granular-like Paterson, Republican candidates for ing that 27.3 million Americans have arrive on time. “Trailside Nature and Science Cen- assist Trailside in any way she can. material that is then disposed of at a Union County Freeholder. We are been victims of identity theft in the Keep a list of your credit cards, ter relies heavily on volunteers for Dan Kopf of Cranford offered 111 municipal landfill or incinerated. But happy to answer your questions, and last five years, including 9.9 million account numbers, expiration dates and programming and special events,” said hours of service through special events whose landfill and whose incinerator? welcome your assistance in our cam- people between September 2002 and phone numbers of customer service Freeholder Mary Ruotolo, liaison to and summer programs in 2003. Who would own this stuff? So many paign; call 908-789-0200 or e-mail September 2003. According to the departments so you can contact them the Union County Parks and Recre- For additional information on be- questions unanswered, so much money us at [email protected]. survey, identity theft losses in 2002 to quickly, if necessary. ation Advisory Board. “The Free- coming a Trailside volunteer, please AMPAIGN ELEASE businesses and financial institutions Always take your credit card re- holders and the staff at Trailside ex- call Mr. Filo at (908) 789-3670, ex- C R totaled nearly $48 billion and con- ceipts and tear them into small pieces tend our gratitude to all of the volun- tension 223. Volunteers must be at sumer victims reported $5 billion in or shred them before disposing of teers for their generous donation of least 13 years of age and be able to Preserving Trees Is Great Idea out-of-pocket expenses. them. Do the same with pre-approved time and energy.” provide their own transportation to And Tree Bank Program Can Work Identity thieves carry out their credit offers. Noah Anderson of Cranford was and from the Watchung Reservation. frauds by stealing people’s identify- Order your credit report from the recognized for donating 221 hours of Trailside Nature & Science Center is By Bruce Paterson, Candidate for UC Freeholder ing information, such as Social Secu- three credit-reporting agencies every service during Trailside’s summer a service of Union County. with Joe Renna, Pat Quattrocchi and Frank Arena rity number, date of birth and finan- year and review to make sure the infor- camps and special events in 2003. cial records, and then using the ill- mation is accurate and does not in- Donating 179 hours of service dur- Kenilworth Sets This year our county freeholders notify the town by permit or letter gotten information to run up debt in clude any unauthorized activities. ing 2003, Linda McNamara of Scotch have an initiative called “The Green- that they are planning to cut down their victims’ names. Under New Jersey law, you’re entitled Plains aided naturalists with summer Fire Carnival Date Perpetrators get the information a to one free credit report a year from camps, special events and workshops ing of the County.” They have a goal trees. This would be verified and for- KENILWORTH – The 5th Annual of furnishing 4,000 trees for planting warded to the county computer. number of ways: they steal from their each of the credit-reporting agencies. conducted throughout the year. Her victims’ mailboxes, wallets and purses, Equifax: 1-800-685-1111, Experian: weekly commitment during the school Firemen’s Carnival to benefit the around the county. They also have a Once that developer or property Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department grant whereby any school district can owner goes on record that he is cut- and even retrieve discarded credit card 1-888-397-3742 and Trans Union 1- year to the Small Fry Day workshops bills and receipts from the trash. They Firehouse renovation will run Monday get up to two trees from a county- ting down a tree, he is now obligated 800-888-4213 or 1-800-916-8800. for 4-5 year olds on Wednesday after- August 16 through August 21 at sponsored nursery if they want them. to owe that many trees to “the County fill out change-of-address forms to If you do become a victim of iden- noons and After School Exploration Theresa’s School parking lot at 541 In addition, the towns have their Tree Bank.” Then, if a town or the divert statements and buy personal tity theft, file a police report and keep workshops for 1st and 2nd graders on Washington Avenue in Kenilworth. The own programs for tree plantings county wants to have a program of information from store clerks. a copy of it; contact the fraud depart- Thursday afternoons is greatly ap- times are: Weeknights – 6:30 p.m. to 11 around their own towns. These pro- tree plantings, they can go into the Unfortunately, the frauds from iden- ments of each of the three major credit preciated by the Trailside staff. p.m. and Saturday – 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. grams have one thing in common. “tree bank.” Property owners and tity theft often take place for some bureaus to tell them you’re a victim of Linda’s dependability and kind na- The public is invited to join in on the You, the taxpayers, pay for them. developers on that list would pay the time before the victims suspect some- identity theft. Also, contact the Fed- ture add greatly to Trailside’s pro- fun. Pay one price and ride all night on Trees are a great idea, but the gov- cost based on the number of trees that thing is wrong. By then it’s too late. eral Trade Commission at 877-FTC- gramming. wristband nights, which are Tuesday, ernment still could do more for its they had previously cut down. Victims’ credit reports are ruined, col- HELP (1 877-382-4357) or Annie Onishi of Westfield volun- Thursday and Saturday. 50/50 draw- residents and taxpayers. I have a This would also give those “back- lection agencies are calling them and www.ftc.gov to file a complaint and/ teered 157 hours in 2003 to Trailside ings will be held every night. The Su- simple plan that will save the county’s yard lumberjacks” pause to think they’re being turned down for loans. or obtain its ID Theft Affidavit. The through special events, summer per 50/50 drawing will be held on Sat- money, the towns’ money and, of whether they really want to frivolously To avoid becoming the victim of form may help you close unautho- camps and animal care. Annie’s en- urday night. There will also be music, course, the taxpayers’ money. It is cut down large trees. It would inspire identity theft, heed the following tips: rized accounts and get rid of debts thusiasm and love for nature and the money wheel, beer garden, dunk tank, called the County Tree Bank. the developer to not clear out so many Don’t carry extra credit cards, your fraudulently put in your name. out-of-doors is contagious to both the games and food. Thanks to low interest rates and the trees. I would still rather see large trees Social Security card, birth certificate desirability of our county being close growing, but I will take a sapling in or passport in your purse or wallet, to the metropolitan area, develop- exchange if it comes down to it. And except when needed. ment and construction projects con- all at no cost to the taxpayers! Give your Social Security number tinue. In most cases this occurs on I am Bruce Paterson, candidate for out only when necessary. Do not have open land, which has to be grubbed Freeholder of Union County. My fel- your Social Security number printed arly and graded. That means whatever trees low candidates, Joe Renna, Patricia on your checks and don’t let mer- E are growing there may be cut down. Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and Mike chants write it onto your checks. Also, on occasion, a resident may Panagos will bring innovative ideas When you order new checks, don’t want to cut down a tree in their back- to county government that not only have them sent to your home’s mail- ease End Your Current GM Lease box. Pick them up at the bank instead. L yard that is blocking sunlight from protect the environment but that also If your checks are stolen, close your their windows. save taxpayers money. up MONTHS EARLY!!! As I am a strong proponent of the Please vote for us. If you have checking account. to 8 For Leases Ending July 2004 Thru March 2005. 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All ages are 1 p.m. on Thursdays through August welcome to enjoy animated versions 5. The program, for ages five and of favorite picture books. Registra- older, will include stories and crafts. tion for this program is not required. Youngsters are asked to bring lunch Children also still have an opportu- and a beverage. nity to join the library’s Summer This is a drop-in program, so atten- Reading Club, with the theme “Dis- dance is limited to 25 children. Indi- cover New Trails @ Your Library.” viduals may sign up at the Children’s Under this ongoing program, for Desk the day of the event, and are each day that a child reads for 15 SHINING SILVER…Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 402 in Westfield recently encouraged to arrive early. A Westfield minutes or longer, they have the op- earned their Silver Award, the second highest honor in Girl Scouting, through portunity to earn a compass key chain, completion of a variety of service projects. The young women, pictured left to right, a brand new paperback book or a are: Amanda Barone, Danielle Bercovicz, Angela Kerins, Jaclyn Kirna, Caroline Walshes Welcome stuffed horse. Individuals may sign Fallon, Elizabeth Harbaugh, Katie Lee, Krissy Wendel and Katie Goellner. up at the Children’s Desk. Son, Brendan Ryan For more information, please call Timothy and Donna Walsh of (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s Center Slates Baltimore Trip, Westfield have announced the birth website at www.wmlnj.org or stop by of their son, Brendan Ryan Walsh, on the library for a copy of its quarterly Saturday, May 22, at 12:03 p.m. at newsletter. Youth and Senior Activities Overlook Hospital in Summit. WESTFIELD — The Westfield snacks are offered at the center as part Brendan weighed 6 pounds and 7 Volunteers Are Needed Community Center, located at 558 of the summer camp program. ounces and measured 19¼ inches in For Hospice Service West Broad Street in Westfield, offers The program, which operates from MR. AND MRS. JOHN WOODS length at birth. a full summer schedule of events for 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through (She is the former Miss Maryanne Melloan) He joins his brother, Connor, age COUNTY – Caring Hospice Ser- youth and senior citizens in Westfield Friday, will continue through August 2½. vices, based in Union, is seeking vol- and surrounding communities. 27. The fee to join the program is The baby’s maternal grandparents unteers to provide care and comfort It will also sponsor a day trip this based on a sliding scale, determined are Harrison, 3rd and Carol Folan of to terminally ill patients and their Saturday, July 24, to the Inner Harbor in by family income. Wayne. families in New Jersey. Baltimore, Md. The bus will depart from For seniors, the center holds various Miss Maryanne Melloan Thomas and Patricia Walsh of Individuals are needed in Union, the center at 8 a.m. and return at 9 p.m. programs and classes, including “Healthy Westfield are his paternal grandpar- Middlesex and Essex Counties. Volun- The cost is $50 for ages 13 and up and Bones” exercise classes, movies, crafts ents. teers help those in need through friendly $25 for ages 12 and under. It is open to and day trips, among other activities. Brendan’s maternal great-grand- visitation, shopping or simply assisting all. Interested individuals are asked to Seniors also receive hot lunches Marries John Woods parents are Harrison, 2nd and in the hospice office. Personal training call the center at (908) 232-4759 by 6 for a suggested donation of $1.50 and Marianne Folan of Brandon, Vt. and sessions can be arranged. p.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 23. a free light breakfast at the center. Miss Maryanne Melloan, for- awards and a playwriting grant from Evelyn Dumaresq of Wayne. Interested persons are asked to call For youngsters, the center is hold- Transportation is available for merly of Westfield, the daughter of the New Jersey State Council for His paternal great-grandmother is Director Loretta Spoltore or Douglas ing a summer camp program, includ- Westfield residents. Mr. and Mrs. George Melloan of the Arts. Among her summer jobs Bertha Walsh of Staten Island, N.Y. Skerbetz at (908) 624-1497. ing swimming at the Westfield Me- For further information on Westfield, was married on Sunday, was one as a reporter and associate morial Pool and classes at the New Westfield Community Center pro- May 23, to John Woods of Park editor of The Westfield Leader. Jersey Workshop for the Arts. grams, please call (908) 232-4759. Ridge. He is the son of Mrs. Patricia For 12 years, she lived in Holly- August Arboretum Events Day trips are also planned through- The center is a United Fund of Woods of Park Ridge and the late wood, Calif., writing scripts for such out the summer, and lunches and Westfield agency. Robert Woods. television shows as “Partners,” The afternoon nuptials took place “Suddenly Susan” and “The Chris To Feature Water Themes in the gardens of the Crossed Keys Isaak Show.” Returning to the East Labyrinth Walk Series Inn near Andover, where a dinner Coast two years ago, she has been SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Ar- container, plants and fish are all in- and reception also were held. Arthur writing film scripts and teaching boretum, located at 165 Hobart Av- cluded in the $94 session fee. Schurr, a friend of the couple, offi- scriptwriting at the Gotham Writ- enue in Summit, will offer two Adult A Hackensack River Canoe trip To Begin Again Aug. 1 ciated at the ceremony. ers’ Workshop in New York City. Education programs in August. will take place on Sunday, August 1, Following graduation from The bridegroom is a systems pro- A Water Garden class will be held from 2:30 to 7 p.m., with members of CRANFORD – The First Presby- Everyone is invited to participate. Westfield High School and Drew grammer and trouble-shooter at the on Saturday, August 7, from 9:30 to the group carpooling from the Arbo- terian Church of Cranford will spon- Walking the Labyrinth is an an- University, the bride attended the corporate headquarters of United 11 a.m., during which participants retum parking lot. sor a series of open Labyrinth Walks, cient spiritual practice of prayer and American Film Institute in Los An- Parcel Service. Raised in a musical will learn how to plan, plant and main- The boats will launch from Laurel with the next one scheduled for Sun- meditation. The 11-ringed pattern, geles, where she earned a master’s family, he also is a drummer, guitar- tain an outdoor container filled with Hill County Park in Secaucus. De- day, August 1. painted on canvas, is modeled after degree in screenwriting. ist and songwriter who has played water plants and a Paradise fish. This pending on the tides, the boats may Participants are invited to walk the the 13th-century Labyrinth at Chartres During high school and college, with many orchestras in the New type of fish has the added benefit of travel up toward Little Ferry or down Labyrinth any time between 1 and 4 Cathedral in France. she wrote several plays that were York area. He recently issued his eating mosquito larvae. The water toward Jersey City, always remaining p.m. but are asked to begin their walk In Medieval times, walking the Laby- performed by students and by pro- first compact disk, a collection of garden requires no pump or electric- in the tidal portion of the Hackensack by 3:30 p.m. Subsequent walks will rinth symbolized the Christian pilgrim- fessional actors at regional theaters, the songs he has composed. ity. River and in the Meadowlands. A be held on the first Sunday of every age to Jerusalem for those who could as well as two that were staged in Following a wedding trip to the John Colando, a horticultural con- representative of the Hackensack month unless otherwise noted. not personally make the journey. Manhattan. Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the sultant for Metropolitan Plant Ex- River Keeper, a non-profit organiza- All walks will take place in Bates For further information on the Laby- She won two national playwriting couple resides in Park Ridge. change in West Orange, will also dis- tion, will guide the trip. Hall in the First Presbyterian Church, rinth program or future walks, please cuss how to take care of the water Participants will visit several creeks located at 11 Springfield Avenue. call the church at (908) 276-8440. garden over the winter. The 24-inch and marshes, the highlight of which is the Sawmill Creek Wildlife Man- Torah Center to Look agement area. Along the way, they CSH Foundation Reports are expected to view water birds in- At Mourning Customs cluding sandpipers, egrets, herons and WESTFIELD — The Union County cormorants. Success of Golf Classic Torah Center in Westfield will present The purpose of the trip is to in- a lecture entitled “Why Is Kaddish crease public awareness of the lower SUMMIT – The Children’s Spe- fund of the McCormick Tribune Foun- Said for 11 Months? And Other Jew- Hackensack River watershed as a vi- cialized Hospital Foundation’s 15th dation. The money raised will support ish Customs of Burial and Mourning” tal natural and educational resource. Annual Golf Classic, the first outing the expansion of CSH’s Neuro-Reha- as part of the summer session of the The fee is $40 per person or $74 per in the Golf Championship Series, was bilitation program in Fanwood. Jewish Literacy Program. couple. held June 14 at the Canoe Brook “Each year, this outing highlights The lecture will take place on Pre-registration is required for both Country Club in Summit. the important role our corporate, com- Wednesday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Adult Education programs and may The remaining events in the series munity and individual sponsors play the Torah Center, located at 418 Cen- be done by calling the Arboretum are the 12th Annual Golf Invitational, in helping to fulfill the needs of the tral Avenue. Rabbi Mitchell Bomrind office at (908) 273-8787, extension to be held on Monday, August 2, at kids at Children’s Specialized Hospi- will be the instructor. There is a $10 no. 16. the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe tal,” said Nick Boccella, Co-Chair- suggested donation. Township, and the Annual Women’s man of the planning committee for Among the many questions that will MADD Conducts Golf Outing, Special Women Help- the Classic. be answered are: Why do the mourn- ing Special Kids, which will take ers eat an egg when returning from the Automobile Campaign place on Saturday, October 2, at the Library Teens to Mark Fairmount Country Club in Chatham. funeral? What is the reason for leaving COUNTY — Mothers Against Harry Potter’s Birthday small stones on the gravestone after Drunk Driving (MADD) in New Various individual and group spon- visiting the grave? What is the Torah Jersey is running a car campaign to sor levels are still available. For more FANWOOD – The Teen group of source for the unveiling service? help support its program. Anyone information, please call the Founda- the Fanwood Memorial Library will For more information and to con- interested in donating an automo- tion office at (908) 301-5410. celebrate Harry Potter’s 16th Birth- firm plans to attend, please call the bile may call MADD at (800) 720- The Golf Classic, which raised day on Friday, July 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. Torah Center at (908) 789-5252. 6233. Some restrictions apply. $150,000, attracted 260 golfers and The event, open to those ages 13 to was sold out for the third consecutive 17, will feature games, a trivia contest year. It included a 50/50 raffle, silent and a birthday cake. Registration is auction, putting contest and a special required. For more information, please $10,000 hole-in-one contest spon- call Annie or Nancy at (908) 322-4377. 9 Times Out of 10, sored by Fleet Insurance Services. The Teen group offers various pro- Proceeds from the event will benefit grams during the year at the library, Where orWhat You both Children’s Specialized Hospital located at North Avenue and Tillotson Eat Isn’t Critical . . . (CSH) and WB11 Care for Kids, a Road. All are welcome to join.

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16 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J. 908.232.7320 FAX: 908.232.6716 Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 22, 2004 Page 7 Mary Anne O’Connor, 103, Nurse Willow Grove Group Members For Continental Paper Company – Obituaries – To Study ‘Miracle at Poolside’ Mary Anne McAree O’Connor, Senior Citizens. DEATH NOTICE 103, of Westfield died on Monday, She was predeceased by her hus- SCOTCH PLAINS – Individuals Wednesday and Thursday sessions July 19, at Westfield Center-Genesis band, Jeremiah O’Connor, in 1957, John Losavio, 87, Had Generous Spirit; will learn about Christ’s mercy, shown will study identical content, although ElderCare. and by a daughter, Bernice Osborne, even to those who didn’t know him, discussions will vary based on ques- Born in Glasgow, Scotland and in 2003. Was Founder of John’s Meat Market during the next session of “Life-Trans- tions and group participation. All are raised in Roslea, Ireland, she came Surviving are two sons, Brendan forming Encounters With Jesus” at welcome. to the United States in 1927 and O’Connor and Brian J. O’Connor; On July 17, 2004, the Township of grams established to feed the home- the Willow Grove Presbyterian The summer “Work in the Word” settled in New York City. She had 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grand- Scotch Plains lost one of its most less in Union County. Church in Scotch Plains. series will continue weekly through lived in Moonachie for 30 years children. hardworking, dedicated members of John’s compassionate spirit and gen- The session, entitled “Miracle at August 25 and 26. Materials will be before coming to Westfield 34 years A Mass of Christian Burial will be the community. John was a loving erous nature earned him recognition on Poolside” (John 5: 1-9) will be held available for everyone. Light refresh- ago. offered at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- and caring man devoted to his family, many fronts. He was honored by the on Wednesday, July 28, from 7 to 9 ments will be served and babysitting Mrs. O’Connor had been em- day, July 23, at the Holy Trinity always cherishing time spent with September 11th Committee of New p.m. and Thursday, July 29, from 10 will be available if requested by the ployed for 25 years as a nurse with Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. them. If you ever crossed his path, York City for his weekly donations of to 11:55 a.m. in Alexander Hall. It is morning of July 28. the Continental Paper Company in Interment will follow in St. Joseph you were bound to be struck by his meat to Nino’s Restaurant on Canal the fourth study in the summer series The Willow Grove Church is lo- Ridgefield Park, retiring in 1968. Cemetery in Hackensack. charm and charisma. There will never Street, which fed the police and “Work in the Word,” being taught by cated at 1961 Raritan Road. Anyone She was a graduate of the Belvidere Visitation will take place from 7 to be another man like John and he will firefighters as they worked to clean up the Reverend George Betz, Interim interested in attending these studies Hospital School of Nursing in Scot- 9 p.m. today, Thursday, July 22, at be greatly missed by all. the site of the World Trade Center in the Pastor. or obtaining more information is land and then furthered her educa- the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Born in Brooklyn in 1917, the son days and weeks following the attacks. Each week’s study is self-con- asked to call the church office during tion in nursing in London, England. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. of Vincent Losavio and Maria Nitti, Closer to home, John was recog- tained, so individuals may come as morning hours, Monday through Fri- She was a member of the Westfield July 22, 2004 John made his home in nized as the top spon- often as they wish. Those in the day, at (908) 232-5678. Plainfield prior to sor of the Scotch Plains They may also send an e-mail Richard Gelfand, 60, Adjunct Professor; moving to Scotch Youth Baseball Asso- First Baptist Reveals to [email protected] or visit Plains in 1943. At the ciation; honored as ‘Youth in Action 2004’ www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. Longtime Math Teacher in Westfield age of 21, he purchased Scotch Plains’ Senior the butcher shop on Citizen of the Year, and WESTFIELD — On Monday, Au- Temple Sisterhood Richard A. Gelfand, 60, of Fanwood bachelor’s degree in economics from Park Avenue and re- named Businessman of gust 2, First Baptist Church of died on Wednesday, July 14, at his Upsala College in East Orange and a named it John’s Meat the Year by the Scotch Westfield youth entering grades 6 Posts Rummage Sale through 10 will begin a special week home. master’s degree in mathematics from Market. An anchor for Plains-Fanwood High SPRINGFIELD — The Sisterhood Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had Kean University. the downtown business School DECA organi- of “Youth in Action 2004.” During the week, they will perform of Temple Sha’arey Shalom, located lived in Margate, Fla. and Philadel- Surviving are his wife, Marsha community for 65 zation. His colleagues at 78 South Springfield Avenue in phia, Pa. before moving to Fanwood Blumberg Gelfand; two daughters, years, John’s remains in the Scotch Plains social service projects under the theme “Amar es Servir (To love is to serve). Springfield, will conduct its annual 31 years ago. Michelle Crisafulli of Scotch Plains the oldest surviving Business and Profes- rummage sale next month. Prior to retiring this year, Mr. and Lori Gelfand of Manhattan, N.Y., store in the township. sional Association also Activities will include visits to the John Losavio Community Food Bank of New Jer- The sale will take place in the Gelfand had been employed as a and a granddaughter. John wore well the voted him Business- temple’s social hall on Sunday, Au- mathematics teacher for many years Funeral services were held on Fri- title of master butcher, and one would man of the Year, and the Scotch Plains sey in Hillside, the Watchung Reser- vation and the Goodwill Mission in gust 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by the Westfield Board of Education. day, July 16, from the Menorah Chap- be hard pressed to find someone who Lions Club presented John with its Monday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to He also was an adjunct professor for els at Millburn in Union. Interment did the job better. The New York City own Appreciation Award. Newark. Individuals do not have to be a noon. 30 years at Kean University in Union. took place at Mount Lebanon Cem- Packers named John’s the Top Prime The Fanwood Recreation Commis- Items for sale will include He was a member of the New Jer- etery in Iselin. Meat Market in New Jersey, and the sion gave John an Award of Generos- member of the First Baptist Church of Westfield in order to participate. housewares, clothing, furniture and sey Education Association. Memorial donations may be made Union County Board of Chosen Free- ity for his many years of support of toys, among other merchandise. Ad- Mr. Gelfand was awarded a to the Richard A. Gelfand Scholar- holders named John’s the county’s the borough’s Memorial Day picnics The $25 fee includes a T-shirt, pool party and snacks. An optional mid- ditionally, August 9 will be “Brown ship Fund, in care of Edison Interme- Best Meat Market. During his tenure in LaGrande Park. He was renowned Bag Day,” when a brown grocery bag Madeleine M. Dunn, 81 diate School, Rahway Avenue, in the State House, former New Jer- as a good friend to local schools and week trip to Six Flags Great Adven- ture costs an additional $32. may be filled up with assorted items Madeleine M. Tietz Dunn, 81, of Westfield 07090. sey Governor Thomas H. Kean hon- schoolchildren, and area churches for only $4. July 22, 2004 For further information, or to regis- Scotch Plains died on Friday, July 16, ored John with the Governor’s Tradi- appreciated his generous assistance. The public is invited to attend. For at Muhlenberg Regional Medical tion of Excellence Award. Even the Federal Bureau of Inves- ter, please call (908) 233-2278 or email Kathleen Schindler, 68 [email protected]. more information, please call the Center in Plainfield. Despite working 16 hours a day, tigation paid homage by bestowing temple office at (973) 379-5387 or Born in Plainfield, she resided there Kathleen H. James Schindler, 68, six days a week for most of his life, John its Gentleman Award. visit the temple website at until moving to Scotch Plains 51 years of Westfield died on Sunday, July 18, John’s commitment to Scotch Plains John was predeceased by his be- Overlook Hospital www.shaarey.org. ago. at her home. extended beyond providing first-qual- loved wife, Marie Spano Losavio, To Hold Bike Rodeo She was predeceased by her hus- Born in Somerville, she resided in ity meats, poultry and personalized who died in 1999, and by a sister, Chaplain to Give Talk band of 55 years, William J. Dunn, Westfield her entire life. service. He was a fixture at the Sun- Mary Musarra. SUMMIT – In an effort to promote who died in April of 2002. In the 1950s and 1960s, Mrs. day noon Mass at St. Bartholomew He is survived by his sons, Vincent bicycle safety among children, Over- On ‘Life Transitions’ Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Schindler had been employed as a the Apostle Church as head usher, J. and his wife, Debra (nee look Hospital in Summit will host a COUNTY — “Life Transitions” E. Lasowski of Port Monmouth and secretary for the National Bank of and played an active role in the Scotch Federowicz), and Nicholas F. and his Bike Rodeo for those ages three to 12 will be the topic this Sunday, July 25, Janet L. Burns of Scotch Plains; a Westfield. She later became a home- Plains-Fanwood U.N.I.C.O. wife, Cynthia (nee Krohel); a brother, on Sunday, July 25, from noon to 3 at the First Unitarian Society of son, William P. Dunn of Hillsborough; maker. There is a Bible verse that says, Frank, and a sister, Rose Caldera. He p.m. in Parking Lot B (entrance off of Plainfield’s 10 a.m. worship service. seven grandchildren; three step- Surviving are her husband of 48 years, “Much is required from those to whom also was the cherished grandfather of Morris Avenue). Among the Society’s members are grandchildren and a step-great-grand- Richard H. Schindler; a daughter, Liz much is given (Luke 12:48), and John Kathryn, Marie, her fiancé, John, Overlook Pediatric residents will residents of Westfield, Scotch Plains daughter. McFadden, and a granddaughter. Losavio took those words to heart. Laura, John, Vincent and Marisa. conduct safety checks on bicycle hel- and Fanwood. Funeral services were held on Services were held yesterday, He was a long-time supporter of the The funeral was held on Tuesday, mets, while members of the Millburn The service will feature Benjamin Monday, July 19, at the Memorial Wednesday, July 21, at the Dooley Union County Department of Human July 20, from the Rossi Funeral Home, Bike Shop will perform safety checks Breitkreuz, chaplain and director of Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Services’ annual Thanksgiving food 1937 Westfield Avenue in Scotch and adjustments on bicycles. Addi- clinical pastoral education at Over- Fanwood. Interment followed at the enue in Westfield. Interment took drive, which serves 200 needy fami- Plains. A Mass followed at St. tionally, the Summit Bike Police will look Hospital in Summit. Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. place at Fairview Cemetery in lies, and was a faithful donor to pro- Bartholomew the Apostle Church in lead a fun obstacle course with games He will speak on areas related to Memorial donations may be made Westfield. Eileen M. Titone, 45 Scotch Plains. Interment took place and prizes. his ministry, including spirituality and to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Memorial donations may be made at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Overlook will also provide refresh- religion; dying and death dynamics; P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains 07076 or St. Hubert’s Giralda Welfare and Edu- Eileen M. Titone, 45, of Westfield Donations may be made to the ments, give-aways, and a clown for grief and bereavement and end-of- to the American Cancer Society, P.O. cation Center, 575 Woodland Road, died on Sunday, July 18, at Hackensack Muhlenberg Foundation School of entertainment. This event is free to all life concerns. Box 815, Elizabeth 07207. Madison 07940. University Medical Center in Nursing, Park Avenue and Randolph children and their parents or guardians. The church is located at 724 Park July 22, 2004 July 22, 2004 Hackensack. Road, Plainfield, N.J. 07060. Registration is not required. For Avenue in Plainfield and is handi- Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., July 22, 2004 more information, please call Maura capped-accessible. For more infor- Charles F. Foley, 81, Photo Engraver; she moved to Plainfield in 1991 and Scott, Child Life Specialist, at (908) mation on the church, please visit settled in Westfield in 2001. Prayer to 522-5200. www.fusp.org or call (908) 756-0750. Mrs. Titone began her career in bank- Former POW Received Purple Heart ing with Anchor Savings Bank in The Blessed Virgin Charles F. Foley, 81, of Lakewood Arrangements were by the Dooley Brooklyn and Staten Island, N.Y. as an PRAYER TO THE BLESSED died on Thursday, July 15, at Father Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- officer and branch manager. She re- VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Hudson House in Elizabeth. enue in Westfield. mained with them through various Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had Memorial donations may be made name changes brought on by mergers Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of lived in Plainfield and Westfield for either to the Arthritis Foundation or and acquisitions for more than 20 years. heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son many years before moving to Lake- to the Center For Hope Hospice in She graduated from St. Francis of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist wood in 1987. Linden. College in Brooklyn with a Bachelor me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Mr. Foley had worked for many July 22, 2004 of Science degree in business. Sea, help me show me herein, you years as a photo engraver for Time Anna G. Tedeschi, 100 A communicant of the Holy Trinity are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Life and PDI, both in New York City. Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, Anna G. Tedeschi, 100, of Scotch Mother of God, Queen of Heaven He retired in 1987. she was active with the Holy Trinity and Earth! I humbly beseech you A United States Army Air Corps Plains died on Monday, July 19, at the Home School Association and served Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- from the bottom of my heart to veteran of World War II, he was shot as its Treasurer. Additionally, she was a succor me in this necessity. There down on August 23, 1944 over Aus- tion Center in Scotch Plains. sales consultant with Party Lite Candles. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had lived are none that can withstand your tria and was held as a Prisoner of War She was predeceased by her father, power. Oh, show me herein you until the end of the war. He received there and in St. Augustine, Fla. before George Vardy, in February of this year; moving to Scotch Plains in 1997. are my mother. Oh Mary, con- a Purple Heart. her mother, Loretta Vardy, in 2001; her ceived without sin, pray for us who Mr. Foley was a member of Mrs. Tedeschi was predeceased by sister, Gabrielle Vardy, in 1995, and two husbands, Joseph DiFiore and have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, Kiwanis. her brother, George Vardy, Jr., in 1961. I place this cause in your hands He was predeceased by his wife, Frank Tedeschi, and by two daugh- Surviving are her husband, Michael ters, Rosemarie DiFiore and Barbara (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve Elizabeth Kelly Foley, in 1979. Titone; her daughter, Gabrielle Titone all problems, light all roads so that SUPPORT FOR SCOUT PROJECT…David Williams of Williams Nursery of Surviving are a daughter, Anne Beyer. of Westfield; two sisters, Lori Vardy Westfield, left, presents the proceeds from a Memorial Day weekend fundraiser Surviving are three sons, Joseph I can attain my goal. You who gave Marie Foley; a son, Peter Charles of Manassas, Va. and Ann Vardy- me the divine gift to forgive and to Kevin Devaney for the benefit of the Korean War Memorial Fund. The nursery Foley; two brothers, Gerard Foley DiFiore, Ralph DiFiore and Frank Newman of Plainfield, and her brother, sold hot dogs and sodas to support the project, and also made a contribution of Tedeschi; a daughter, Dolores forget all evil against me and that plants to be used in the garden at the Memorial site. Kevin is working on the and Cornelius Foley; six grandchil- Stephen Vardy of Guilford, Conn. in all instances in my life you are Murphy; 15 grandchildren. 23 great- Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 Memorial as the service/leadership component of his Eagle Scout project. The dren and a great-grandson. with me. I want in this short prayer Westfield Historical Society is accepting tax-deductible funds toward the effort. A Mass of Christian Burial was grandchildren and a great-great- to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, July 22, at to thank you for the things as you grandchild. Contributions may be made to the Westfield Historical Society, with “Devaney offered on Monday, July 19, at the the McCriskin Home For Funerals in confirm once again that I never Eagle Project” marked in the memo section, and mailed to Westfield Historical Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church There will be a Funeral Mass at 11 South Plainfield. A Funeral Mass will want to be separated from you in Society, P.O. Box 613, Westfield, N.J. 07091-0613. in Westfield. Interment was at Resur- a.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 23, at St. be offered tomorrow, Friday, July 23, eternal glory. Thank you for your rection Cemetery in Piscataway. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity mercy towards me and mine. The Westfield. Interment will be at St. Church. person must say this prayer three Ambrose Cemetery in Elkton, Fla. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 BREUNINGER WHACKS 2 DOUBLES, TRIPLE, 4 RBI Shady Lane Softballers Win ‘Battle of Midway’ Ave., 9-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN this year,” commented Shady Lane three plate appearances and fleet- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times team captain John Cholankeril prior footed Rob Denner doubled, singled, With 11-1 Hunter Avenue firmly to the game. “This is an important scored once and stole a base. entrenched as the No. 1 seed for the game. This is the year to win it all!” Midway’s Jeff Battiloro went 2- upcoming playoffs in the Fanwood Shady Lane pitcher Hal “Wild for-2 with a walk and a run scored. Old Men’s Softball Association Thing” Breuninger, who was given Brian Gussis doubled and scored a (FOMSA), Shady Lane seized a cru- the nickname when he first began pitch- run and Paul Meade doubled while cial, 9-2, victory over Midway at For- ing a few years ago, was anything but Anthony Blasi and Dave Lissy each est Road Park in Fanwood on July 15 wild as he scattered eight hits while ripped an RBI single. to gain a tie with Watson Avenue in its walking two and hitting one batter. On the mound, Breuninger made quest for the second seed. Each with “I’m having a little more control two fine defensive plays to help his three games remaining, Shady Lane now,” noted Breuninger. cause and rightfielder Mike Duelks and Watson boast an 8-4 record and Breuninger was also very effective made a fine running snag to rob Blasi will face each other prior to the play- at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two of an extra-base hit. Midway third David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times offs. Midway slipped into a tie with doubles, a triple and four RBI while baseman Jerry Bianco made several HAVING A BIG DAY ON HIS BIRTHDAY…“Finest” slugger Kevin Lonergan launches a shot toward the leftfield fence Poplar Place, each with a 5-9 record. scoring once. Teammate Kevin Flipski dazzling plays and shortstop Jerry as the “Bravest” catcher and umpire Mark Kaplan look up in awe. Lonergan bashed two doubles, a triple and a home run, “I’m really high on our chances tripled, singled and scored twice in CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 scored four runs and had four RBI. LONERGAN HRS, TRIPLES, 2 DOUBLES; DENMAN, GRIZZARD WHACK HRS Scotch Plains ‘Finest’ Top ‘Bravest’, 29-14 In Charity Softball for Camp Fatima

By DAVID B. CORBIN Fatima, a camp for disabled children. RBI. Jeff Briel went 3-for-4 with four shortstop and I volunteered to pitch.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The nine-inning classic ended in a RBI and three runs scored and Joe Finest’s Al Sellinger singled and Dedication and serving the public 29-14 victory for the Finest, who also Cossolini went 3-for-4 with three runs crossed home plate three times. PBA is what police forces and volunteer won last year’s event; but, more im- scored and an RBI. Power man Jay President Brian Cheney had a single fire departments throughout the portantly, the event, which attracted Everitt whacked a ground-rule double, and three RBI, Art Bruschetti had two United States do well. The Scotch many spectators, raised $13,600 for a two-run single and an RBI sacrifice singles with an RBI and Scotch Plains Plains Policemen’s Benevolent As- charity. Outback Steakhouse provided fly. Fugett, who also went the dis- Police Chief Mark Zyla rapped two sociation (PBA) Local No. 87 – the food and refreshments. Clowns and tance on the mound, rapped two singles, scored twice and had two Finest – and the Scotch Plains Volun- face painters were available for the singles and scored once. RBI. teer Firefighters Association – the children and a host of gracious spon- Fugett, not usually a pitcher, said, “It’s a great thing! We’re out here Bravest – went a step further on July sors made the event possible. The “We were short on some fielders from battling each other and everybody is David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 17 at Brookside Park by competing in Rahway High School ROTC Color last year, so our other pitcher played CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 FIERCE AT THE PLATE…Shady Lane’s Hal Breuninger blasts an RBI triple the second annual “Bravest vs. Fin- Guard and Drill Team opened the into the tree in leftfield. He also had two doubles and finished with four RBI. est” charity softball game for Camp ceremonies and resident Grace Cheney sang our National Anthem. “The charity is for Camp Fatima, a CUBA, HEARON SHINE; ZIERLER CRACKS TWO RBI handicap kids camp, two one-week camps in Lebanon, New Jersey for any handicapped kid in the state of New Jersey,” explained Game orga- Westfield Sr. Legion Crushes nizer and chairman Matt “Luke” Fugett. “The total money we raised is $13,600 to give to the camp. The total costs were incurred by all of our do- nors, so we are up nearly seven or Linden Baseball Boys, 6-2 eight thousand dollars from last year.” Although all the participants are By FRED LECOMTE came in focused and that was impor- the curve and my fastball was effec- heroes – virtually on a daily basis –, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tant. We didn’t have any messing tive. Later in the game, Linden was there were several heroes at the plate The Westfield Senior American around. It was all business from the doing a lot of talking in the dugout, and in the field. “Birthday” man Kevin Legion baseball team employed time they got here and it showed on but I just put that behind me and Lonergan – Finest – went 4-for-4 strong pitching and key offense to the field. They worked hard and played worried about the next pitch.” with two doubles, a triple, a three-run overcome Linden, 6-2, in Westfield well.” Reliever Billy Hearon was equally home run, four RBI and four runs on July 15. Vying for third seed in the Westfield starter Brandon Cuba on target and held Linden hitless in scored in the 29-hit barrage. Jamie upcoming playoffs, Westfield scored found success with his fastball and two innings while fanning two and Denman incited an 11-run rally by in all but one inning with a 12-hit curveball, allowing six hits and three walking one. Mike Streamon halted “rolling” into third with a triple and assault. walks while fanning one on 74 pitches Linden with seven pitches in the sev- started a six-run outburst in the eighth “This was huge! This was defi- in his four innings on the mound. enth to ice the victory. by launching a solo homer. “I entered the game with a strong nitely the biggest game and definitely Westfield, 12-5, scored a run in the Finest Matt Hoelzel went 3-for-3, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the biggest win of the season for us,” mindset,” said Cuba. “I was hitting bottom of the first inning. Hearon including a two-run double, scored SLIDING SAFELY FOR A HOME RUN…“Bravest” Randy Grizzard slides said Head Coach Bob Gardella. “We the corners inside and outside with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 three runs and finished with three safely home to complete a three-run homer in the third inning.

Page 10 Thursday, July 22, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION STEGER TRIPLES; ROMASH, MCKINNEY GET 3 HITS Westfield Sr. Legion Crushes Linden Baseball Boys, 6-2 St. Aloysius Tops St. Joe, 10-2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ripped a single down the third ous diving stab of a grounder for the baseline, swiped second and headed third out. For St. Bart’s Bragging Rights to third on a Craig Ellis sacrifice to “It was a tough situation with no center. Alex Zierler tapped an RBI outs,” explained Hearon. “Although I By DAVID B. CORBIN scored a run, and Scott Curtis doubled second to nail the runner, then on the single into shallow center. didn’t warm up, I tried to throw strikes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Linden erupted for two runs in the and get ahead of the hitters. Dave and singled, scored two runs and had next play, shortstop Amilcar Monroy top of the second on two singles and Kaplow, our catcher called a good Bragging rights were established in an RBI. Bob Cihanowyz and Tom made a brilliant diving catch. back-to-back RBI singles by Eric game and we got the job done.” the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- Rutkowski each tapped two hits. After the putout at second, Jonny Cuca and Sam Parilla. Sensing a need Westfield plated one run in the fifth. ball League, at least prior to the All- St. Joe totaled eight hits – never replied, “It (the throw) was there. All to maintain team focus, coach Ken Wichoski and Cuba slapped back- Star game, when St. Aloysius, No. 1 in more than two in any given inning – I did was put the glove on him.” Gardella said, “Play with intensity as to-back singles and Kaplow powered the Saints Division, baffled St. Joseph, and were led by speedster Tom McGall, St. Joe scored a run in the bottom of if it was a 1-1 game.” an RBI double. In the sixth, Westfield No. 1 in the Angels Division, 10-2, at who singled, doubled and scored a run the first when McGall drilled a double Westfield immediately reacted with added a run when Hearon worked a Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on in two plate appearances. Mike Jonny to right and scored on Bob Guy’s two runs in the bottom of the inning. free pass, Mike Diaz laid down a sac July 16. On that particular night, St. Al doubled and scored and Dean Talcott sacrifice fly, then St. Al answered in Cuba took a shot for the team and bunt, Ellis sacrificed to center and was in prime form offensively and had a single and an RBI. the second with three runs. Tom Reade strutted to first. Josh Gerckens ham- Zierler ripped an RBI single. defensively and got a crafty perfor- Each team pulled off a few spec- and Curtis each slapped singles and mered a double to left center and scored “We all get along real well as far as mance from ace pitcher Al Betau. tacular fielding plays with St. Al Steger hammered his two-run triple and Hearon’s single to right-center. our pitching is concerned,” explained The Als amassed 19 hits, including leftfielder Cihanowyz leading the way to right. Romash followed with an In the third, Westfield shortstop Kaplow. “It’s good when you put the four doubles and a timely, momen- by pulling off a brilliant sliding catch RBI single past third. Gerckens initiated a fine home-to- fingers down and it’s the same pitch tum-building two-run triple from Jim in the third inning and gunning down Jonny doubled and scored on Talcott’s Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times Steger. Bill McKinney and Joe second double play. In the bottom of that they think they want to throw, so Blue Devil pitcher Brandon Cuba. the third, Zierler burned a double to that always works out real well. Of- Romash each rapped three hits and left and scored on Cuba’s slashing fensively, everyone is swinging a real single to right. hot bat I think so. We have a real Linden threatened in the fifth with balance of power with Zierler and St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s runners on second and third. Hearon Mike Murray in the lineup, so I be- entered in relief, fanned the next lieve we’ll be good in the playoffs. Softball League Results: batter then squashed the threat when No concerns at all!” ANGELS DIVISION: he snapped up a heater fired directly Linden 020 000 0 2 St. Mark 19, St. Blaise 1 at him. Gerckens executed a marvel- Westfield 121 011 x 6 (As of July 15:) TEAM W L Pct St. Mark took St. Blaise out to the St. Joseph 6 5 .545 wood shed. Mark Romaine, Joe St. Kilian 7 7 .500 Scarfuto, Scott Smith and Marty St. Anthony 3 7 .300 Marks led St Mark’s offensive bar- Union County Senior 50+ St. Blaise 3 7 .300 St. James 4 10 .286 rage. Al Rezza and Tommy Sherwin collected two hits for St. Blaise. SAINTS DIVISION: Softball League Standings: TEAM W L Pct St. James 14, St. Edward 6 St. Aloysius 9 3 .750 Kevin Marron led the James Gang 50+ DIVISION 1 (JULY 17): and Harry Streep (each with 3 hits) St. Anne 8 4 .667 with five RBI. Jim Hoelzel and Karl TEAM W L led the Irish. St. Jude 7 4 .636 Comcast Cablevision 15 3 St. Mark 8 5 .615 Grossmann added multiple hits for Antone’s Pub & Grill 14 4 Crest Refrigeration 18, Marion & St. Edward 5 8 .385 the Gang. For St. Edward, Tom D&K Associates 14 7 Jacobson Roofing 17 Ulichny, Tony Williams and Gary Irish Pub 11 7 St. Edward 10, St. Aloysius 9 In extra innings, Crest was achieved St. Edward gave up five runs in the Cardinale had two hits apiece. 50+ DIVISION 2: its first victory of the season. Armondo sixth, but scored two in the bottom of St. Jude 10, St. Anthony 9 TEAM W L Passerelli, Pete Silverto, Bob Moffitt, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Awnings Galore 10 9 the seventh. Ed Marchelitis, Jim Ben Lobrace, Donny Rowbotham RUNAWAY THIRD BASE…St. Al’s Al Betau dances into third only to watch the Marion & Jacobson Roofing 7 8 Ron Horinko, Dave Levine, Don base escape him as St. Joe third baseman Gerry Spitzer awaits the throw. Northwestern Mutual 8 10 White, Bernie DeFazio, Larry Bodine, The Office 8 11 Rich Krov, Vito Perigono, John Psotto, a runner heading to second in the fifth. RBI groundout to narrow St. Al’s lead Union Center National Bank 5 15 Joe Sarica, Dave Bell, Rich Procopio, Shortstop Kevin Woodring made a to 3-2. Hoping for some insurance in Crest Refrigeration 1 18 John Tomaine and the Brodys all con- great play deep in the hole to put out a the third, St. Al’s Romash hollered, SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: tributed to this hard-fought victory. runner and third baseman Bill Irovando “Alright! Let’s get something going.” TEAM W L Awnings Galore 11, Northwestern scooped a sizzler for a putout. Cihanowyz singled and scooted to Creative Industries 10 2 “It brought back old memories,” third when his poke slipped past the IL Giardino’s Ristorante 10 3 Mutual 3 Legg Mason 4 10 Marion & Jacobson Roofing 30, commented Irovando after his play. outfielder. Irovando brought him LA Law 2 11 Union Center Nat’l Bank 23 Joe second baseman John Reynolds home with an RBI single. D & K Associates 8, Irish Pub 7 initiated a slick 4-6-3 double play and In the fourth, Betau’s strategy of posi- D&K scored two runs in the bot- PUBLIC NOTICE grabbed a line drive in the sixth in- tioning his outfielders worked out when tom of the seventh with two outs. Ed BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ning. In the seventh, leftfielder Damon power hitter Guy crushed a shot that was Roth fired to Jonny, who covered caught by Cihanowyz at the fence. Kushner (4 hits), and Vin Hoefling, Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Mike O’Brien and John Symczak No. 04-07-R “I had him measured,” chuckled (each with 3 hits) led the Irish. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PUBLIC NOTICE Betau. SECTION 110-03, OF THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS From that point, the Joes seemed The Office 20, Crest 4 CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF unable to mount an attack. Mean- The Office banged out a season- FANWOOD CONCERNING Estate of: STEVEN D. FISHER, De- HOURS OF SALE OF ALCO- ceased while, St. Al plated three runs in the best 27 hits. Bill Hinkle, Dennis HOLIC BEVERAGES Pursuant to the order of James S. fifth. McKinney and Woodring Kosowicz and Chip Weiss each ex- was passed and adopted on the second LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times smacked back-to-back doubles. Betau ploded for four hits. Ken Dunbar and and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor made on the 9TH day of JULY, A.D. 2004, tapped an RBI single and later scored and Council of the Borough of Fanwood SOARING HIGH IN THE SKY…St. Joe’s Frank Chupko watches his hit soar upon the application of the undersigned, Jerry Halfpenny each chipped in with high in the sky above the pitcher’s head before he catches it for the out. on an errant relay. three hits. held on July 13, 2004. as EXECUTOR of the estate of said de- This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- and Pat Enright led St. Jude’s offense. ceased, notice is hereby given to the credi- Three more Als tapped across home ately after final passage and publication Richie and Pete Vanderhayden each tors of said deceased to exhibit to the Irish Pub 16, Antone’s Pub & Grill collected three hits for Ed. Bill Rob Gittleman, Joe Metzger and John in the sixth to virtually seal St. Joe’s as required by law. subscriber under oath or affirmation their fate. Matt Fugett doubled and scored 10 Eleanor McGovern Irovando and Matt “Luke” Fugett hit Chupko led the way for St. Anthony. claims and demands against the estate of John Symczak (4 hits) and Ed Borough Clerk back-to-back home runs for Al. said deceased within six months from the when Curtis doubled. Romash looped Kushner, Mike O’Brien, Rich Pelesko 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $17.34 St. Anne 14, St. Kilian 7 date of said order. an RBI single into right and St Anne tallied eight in the sixth. HELEN C. FISHER Rutkowski wiggled an RBI single Rick Wusterfeld, Bob Elmi and Ron EXECUTOR ATTORNEYS past short. DelPrete led St. Anne. For St Kilian, COLE, SCHOTZ, MEISEL, FORMAN & Rutkowski commented, “We hap- Lou Balestriere, Joe Cocuzza and Stan LEONARD pen to be good on some nights. Then Lesnewski had multiple hits. 25 MAIN STREET others?” P.O. 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By FRED LECOMTE bottom of the second when Ryan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Holverson singled, advanced to sec- Third-seeded Roselle shut down ond and scored on a double by Bill sixth-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Murphy. In the third, Decker yielded 8-0, in American Junior Legion base- a leadoff walk then followed up with ball playoff action at Union Catholic a fabulous throw to first baseman High School on July 17. Superb pitch- Chris Kolb, who made the tag out. ing by Bob Tretola, backed up by a Roselle later took advantage with strong defense, gave SPF very few op- another run on a bases-loaded walk. portunities. Tretola yielded just one hit, In the fifth, SPF mounted their first a bunt single to Joey Cepparulo, and scoring threat. Matt Aurora led off one free pass while striking out five. with a walk, then speedster Cepparulo David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Roselle pounded 11 hits and scored burned a bunt single to put runners on HITTING TO THE RIGHT SIDE…“Finest” Brian Mahoney slaps a shot toward six runs in the fifth inning. first and second with one out, but a rightfield in the sixth inning against the “Bravest” at Brookside Park. “We had to play a great team, one strikeout followed by a ground out to Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the better teams in the county,” said short silenced the threat. FIREBALLER ON THE MOUND…Raider John Mineo tossed two innings, Head Coach Joe Franzone. “We knew In the bottom of the fifth, Roselle walked two, allowed two hits, struck out three and yielded two runs. we had to play our best game, a per- exploded with six runs. Chris Scotch Plains ‘Finest’ Tops fect game to win. I thought we made Abuordante scored on a bases loaded great plays in the field, but we didn’t miscue, Murphy poked an RBI sacri- hit. They had a great pitcher on the fice and Anthony DeRosa cracked a Shady Lane Softballers Win ‘Bravest’, 29-14, for Charity mound. Our guys are a little younger, two-run double. Roselle later re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 so that made it a little tough. Overall, sponded with two unearned runs. I think that’s going to pay off in the “I believe we had a very good sea- ‘Battle of Midway’ Ave., 9-2 friendly. It’s a fun game for a good tacular defensive plays. Chief Ellis long run. I believe we had a success- son for two different teams coming CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ran down a shot in centerfield and ful season. We finished the regular cause. We raised some money. We together,” said Kolb. “It was rough in Lipshitz made a perfect throw to home error and scored on Breuninger’s had a great turnout. We did a good Grizzard ran down a shot in right as season 10-8-1 in a very competitive the beginning, but we became used to did Glendorio for the Bravest. league. We wanted to get to the county to prevent Shady Lane’s Matt Betau double to left. thing,” said Police Chief Zyla who each other. Personally, I have been from getting a home run. In the third, Laner Denner doubled added, “We also have a golf outing in Mattos, Cuccurullo and Rios, respec- tournament and we got to the hitting the ball very well for what I tively, participated in perfecting a 7- quarterfinals. That was our goal.” “He’s a good third baseman. He’s and later scored on a throwing error. the fall for charity.” believe is a .375 BA. (batting aver- solid,” said Shady Lane’s Mike Forte Shady Lane then took a 4-1 lead in the Other Finest getting hits, RBI or 6-2 double play in the fourth inning. SPF starting pitcher John Decker age) and my fielding at first base has Finest Hoelzel made two fine run- yielded eight hits, fanned one and of Bianco. Right-centerfielder Meade, fourth when Duelks bunt singled, Joe scoring were: Ted Conley, Brian been pretty good.” playing very faraway near the infield Herbert walked and both scored on Mahoney, Mark Lynch, Dave Smith, ning catches in leftfield and Chief walked three in four innings. John “As a past player, my main goal is Zyla, covering second base, made Mineo tossed two innings, walked dirt of the adjoining field, robbed Breuninger’s double to center. Shawn Johnson (triple), Jim Richie to send SPF High School baseball Duelks when he chased down his Breuninger rounded third and scored and, last but not least, Mike Tardi. two super plays in-a-row in the fifth two, allowed two hits, struck out three coach Baylock better players,” added inning. and yielded two runs. blast near the pitcher’s mound. when his drive eluded the The Bravest accumulated 21 hits coach Joe Ascolese. “I try to do ev- “They should have fences out centerfielder, but he was ruled out for and were led by Randy Grizzard who The Bravest held their own and “This entire season up to this point, erything I can and whatever it takes to even had an 11-10 lead after three I had only five walks. Today, I had there,” mumbled a dejected Duelks. running into the third base coach. topped off their most productive in- make these kids better ball players. Midway got on the board first with In the fifth, Battiloro scribbled a single ning with a three-run homer. He fin- innings and trailed only 12-11 enter- five and two hit batters, so it showed Whether in spirit, intensity or knowl- ing the sixth. After the Finest took I wasn’t hitting my spots,” explained a run in the top of the second inning. past first, Jay White did the same and ished 2-for-2 with four RBI. Mike edge, that’s what this league is all Gussis lashed his double to right, Blasi ripped his RBI single. The Laners Cuccurullo went 3-for-3, including advantage of three hits, three walks Decker. “Generally, I don’t get a lot about. We go back to basics by work- and three errors to score six runs in of strikeouts, but I can get people to Lipshitz moved him to third with a overshadowed Midway in the lower an RBI triple, scored three runs and ing on fielding and hitting techniques, fine bunt and Lissy laced an RBI half of the inning, Forte walked and had two RBI. John Lestarchick went the second, Grizzard put the Bravest groundout and hit fly balls. I gave it approach to the game and how to be a on top when he belted his three-run all I could. Unfortunately, we came single to center. The Laners answered scored on Betau’s triple, Cholankeril 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs student of the game.” in the bottom of the inning when walked and scampered to third on scored, Paul Malool had a two-run shot in the third. up short.” Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 000 0 0 The bottom of the sixth, however, The first Roselle run came in the Orlando Perozzi reached base on an Denner’s single, then scored on a passed double and Scotch Plains Fire Chief Roselle 011 060 x 8 ball to make the score, 6-2. Jon Ellis went 2-for-3 with two runs told the tale as the Finest mixed 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE “Way to manufacture a run. Let’s scored. hits with three errors to plate 11 runs. PUBLIC NOTICE The outburst began when Denman BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD play ‘D’. Let’s play ‘D’,” said Herbert “It really doesn’t matter who wins. exuberantly. The important thing is we made quite thumped his “unusual” triple and NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ended with Cheney’s two-run single ORDINANCE 04-12-R ORDINANCE 04-13-R ORDINANCE 04-11-R Shady Lane iced the game with a bit of money for this charity. Hope- AND PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING three in the sixth. Flipski plastered a fully, we can continue to build on this past first. Cuccurullo plastered an RBI triple An ordinance was introduced by the An ordinance was introduced by the An ordinance was introduced by the triple, Herbert hacked an RBI single, and make this a real tradition,” said Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mayor and Council of the Borough of Breuninger blasted his RBI triple off and Lestarchick lashed an RBI single Fanwood on July 13, 2004. Copies of this Fanwood on July 13, 2004. Copies of this Fire Chief Ellis. “It’s a very needy Fanwood on July 13, 2004. Copies of this the tree down the leftfield line and cause!” for the Bravest in the seventh and ordinance can be obtained without cost in ordinance can be obtained without cost in ordinance can be obtained without cost in Rios added an RBI in the eighth. The the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- Forte poked an RBI single. Bravest’s Marlin Mattos, Frank ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, DeGregorio, Dave Koerner and Mike Finest clumped the final six runs in Midway 010 010 0 2 Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Shady Lane 011 223 x 9 Fajardo all singled and scored a run. the bottom of the eighth. Once again, of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Others who had hits, runs scored or Denman began the eruption with a Friday. Friday. Friday. FOMSA STANDINGS: RBI were: Frank Madden, Andy solo blast over the leftfield fence. The purpose of this ordinance is to The purpose of this ordinance is to The purpose of this ordinance is to (As of July 15:) create Chapter 285, Garbage and amend Chapter 1 of the Code of the control noise in the Borough of TEAM W L Pct Miller, Orestes Rios, Joel Bunis (2 Lonergan powered his three-run shot Refuse Collection, with regulations for Borough of Fanwood, to provide for Fanwood. Hunter Avenue 11 1 .917 RBI), Don Van Tassel, Fran Lienhard, in the inning and Everitt bashed his frequency and time of collection in the fees for certificates and copies of offi- A public hearing on this ordinance will be Shady Lane 8 4 .667 Chris Averiss, Nick Glendorio and ground-rule double. Borough of Fanwood. cial records. held on August 10, 2004, at 8:00 PM. Watson Avenue 8 4 .667 Lou Cacciolo. Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Midway Avenue 5 9 .357 Bravest 335 00 0 210 14 Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Poplar Place 5 9 .357 There was no shortage of spec- Finest 361 20 (11) 06x 29 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $18.87 Montrose 2 12 .143

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Andrew Leischner finished Youth Baseball Association 9-year- the fifth and cruised through the sixth, old Tournament team finished third ending the game with a strikeout. in the Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- SPF was patient at the plate and ment that was hosted by the North aggressive on the bases, as they re- Elizabeth Youth Baseball League in corded 14 walks while stealing nu- Elizabeth. merous bases and taking extra bases SPF edged Cranford, 9-8, as Nick on batted balls. In the second inning, Gianni stole home in the bottom of the John Lenart scored the first of five fifth to score the winning run. Starting runs. The highlight was John pitcher Kevin Raszka allowed no hits Murphy’s two-run, bases-loaded and struck out three, giving up one single. INTERNATIONAL FLARE…The Highland Swim Club in Scotch Plains recently entertained the Deery Swim Club from Deery, Ireland. Pictured, are: Seamus unearned run. James D’Angelo re- SPF added two runs in the fourth. McAnee, fourth from left, coach of Deery Swim Club, and Bill Reichle, far right, lieved in the third but was relieved in Gianni singled and scored on Dylan Coach of Highland Swim Club, along with members of their respective teams. the fifth as Cranford rallied to take an Sands’ walk. Jordan Milo stole home for the second run. WTA Women Singles In the sixth, Leischner reached base Highland Swim Club Hosts and scored on Raszka’s fielder’s Tennis Ladder Told: choice to tie the game, just before SEVENTH AT NATIONALS…The Westfield Y Aquaducks placed seventh in the Gianni’s game-winning steal of home. Youth Team From Ireland 14-15-age group at the Synchronized Swim Nationals in Indianapolis, Ind. The Women’s Singles Ladder show 17 Defensively, Raszka, D’Angelo and Pictured, left to right, are: front; Alecia Rolin and Georgia Luch; back, Kim upsets among 35 matches played through SCOTCH PLAINS – On July 11, The day before they traveled to Scotch July 18. Players who have difficulty ar- Leischner were solid while Leischner Rizzo, Hannah Thompson, Jaime Ross and Casey Aion. and Raszka were flawless at short- Highland Swim Club played host to a Plains, Deery, along with a group of ranging matches are reminded to plan team of young swimmers from the Highland swimmers, participated in the matches in advance. They can challenge stop. Gianni had no errors at second City of Deery, Ireland. The event was Avon Ocean Swim. Along with a team below as well as eight places above in with three putouts and an assist. For as much a cultural exchange as an of Highland swimmers comprised of Westfield ‘Y’ Aquaducks Win order to avoid being dropped in the stand- six innings, catcher Sands minimized athletic event. Coach Bill Reichle, John Guiffre, Zach ings. Unless a player has four scheduled passed balls and wild pitches and After the swimmers, aged 12-18, en- Peart and John Feeley, Deery took a matches in a two-week reporting period, kept Cranford runners in check. Medals at Sync Swim Nationals she must accept a challenge within 14 gaged in a friendly hour-long competi- first. Highland looks forward to hosting days. If a player declines a challenge, she WTA Men’s Singles tion, they moved to the Highland picnic Deery again next year. The Westfield Area Y Aquaducks Jaime Ross and Hannah Thompson. takes the challenger’s position, and ev- area for a barbecue. There they traded recently earned top finishes in the The team was presented their sev- eryone in between moves up one posi- Tennis Ladder Told: mementos of their respective teams and WTA Men’s Masters Age Group Nationals for Synchro- enth place medal by members of the tion. stories about what swimming and living Robert Errazo defeated Gary Wasserman was like in their countries. nized Swimming, held in India- US Olympic Team, who did an ex- Players can access weekly updated Stand- in a tiebreaker to retake the top spot and also Tennis Ladder Told: napolis, Ind. on June 26-July 3. hibition at the event. ings and Matches Played on WTA’s website: defeated No. 3 player Mike Gonnella to This is the second year that Highland Below are the rankings for the The 18-19 trio won fifth place and Comprising the 18-19 trio were www.westfieldnj.com/wta by clicking on maintain the lead position. Report matches has hosted Deery. Each year for nearly Westfield Men’s Master Tennis Lad- the 14-15 team took seventh in team Emily Terwelp, Rochelle Ross and Women’s Singles. Further information is to [email protected]. Check 25 years, selected members of the Deery der for the period ending July 18. available by calling Jean Power at (908) Swim Club, who have distinguished competition. Rachel Goor. Ross will join the 654-7418 (or e-mail at westfieldnj.com/wta for complete results. Mike McGlynn The event is the world’s largest University of Michigan’s synchro- The next reporting period ends on August 1. themselves at home with hard work, are Chris Wendel [email protected]). The next re- rewarded with a month-long visit to the synchronized swimming competi- nized swim team this fall. porting period will conclude at 8 p.m. Sun- 1. Robert Errazo(9) 26. A. Cohen(3) Bob Kolesik tion, this year drawing over 1,100 2. G. Wasserman(6) 27. J. Walker(1) Jersey Shore. They stay with host fami- Don Dohm* The Westfield Area Y Aquaducks day, August 1. Match scores should be lies in Spring Lake and surrounding Dewey Rainville swimmers. More than 75 teams is made up of swimmers from all reported within 24 hours and weekend scores 3. Mike Gonnella(6) 28. Russ Finestein 4. Rich Pardo(7) 29. Mark Jackler communities, where they enjoy the sum- Joe Donnolo* from around the country qualified over Central and Northern New Jer- by Sunday evening to J. Power. 5. Weldon Chin(5) 30. Jeremy Krell Hank Koehler mer activities of the area and engage in Len Cerefice* to compete. Westfield is the only sey, including Hoboken, West New 1. JoAnn Purdy(7) 19. Black-Polak (5) 6. Jon Eisenberg(3) 31. Ernest Jacob some swim events. competitive synchronized swim York, Bridgewater, Chatham, 2. Meg Butler(6) 20. S. Schmell (4) 7. Tuyen Diep(8) 32. Bryan Smith John Dalton* WeichertGeorge Sincox* team in New Jersey. Caldwell, Holmdel, Plainfield, 3. Danielle Coleman(4) 21. P. Wood(12) 8. Vollbrechthausen(3) 33. Adam Krell PUBLIC NOTICE 4. Vanessa Barber(18) 22. Evelyn Matino(7) Weichert 9. Michel Morin(5) 34. B. Anderson David Armstrong* The 14-15 team was the only team Middlesex, Summit, Piscataway, 5. Monica Morin(6) 23. Perez-Santalla(5) 10. Melvin Diep(2) 35. D. Armstrong Marvin Rothman* BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Bob Lipschulz* from the Eastern Zone, which ex- and Princeton, in addition to 6. Liz Mitchell(6) 24. Dee Gelinne(6) 11. Mike Manders(3) 36. Jim Bender PLANNING BOARD 7. Jean Power(8) 25. M.-L. Wexler (5) 12. Alex Winnicker(5) 37. Paul Darmanin Jon Eisenberg (new member) tends from Eastern Ohio to Mary- Westfield. The team also draws Henry Williams (new member) land to Maine, to place in the top-10 swimmers from Staten Island, NY. 8. Sheri Pardo(12) 26. P. Brotman (11) 13. Stuart Gruskin(5) 38. Manny Erlich REVISION TO STARTING TIME 9. Clara Karnish(8) 27. Ellen Smith (5) 14. Paul Moum(3) 39. Todd Krell WHEREAS, Article 4:05(A) Land Use *Did not play in last 2 weeks. for team competition. Members of For more information, please call 10. Lisa Sottung(6) 28. Jan Velasco (7) 15. Steve Satkin(4) 40. Adam Krell the team included Casey Aion, Geor- Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood, the Westfield Area Y at (908) 233- 11. Wendi Cohen(4) 29. L. Coleman (7) 16. David Ferio(2) 41. Jeremy Krell County of Union, State of New Jersey WTA Women’s Doubles gia Luch, Kim Rizzo, Alecia Rolin, 2700. 12. Laurie Woog(9) 30. N. Freundlich(8) 17. Mike McGlynn(3) 42. Alan Lo required the Planning Board to determine 13. M. E. Whelan(12) 31. D. Barabas(4) 18. Chris Wendel(7) 43. D. Rainville the date, time and locations of the monthly 14. Sherri Bender(5) 32. Julia Walker(1) 19. Ross Errazo(3) 44. Joe Schurig meetings through January of the next year Tennis Ladder Told: 15. Dianne Mroz(9) 33. Fealey-Jacobello 20. John Mancini 45. A. Wasserman when it organizes in January. The fifth reporting period ended July 16. Hong Jiang(7) 34. Lisa Hicks (0)* 21. Vince Camuto 46. J. Wasserman NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 18. Teams that did not play one match 17. Tina Wasilewski(8) 35. M. E. Burke(0)* 22. Steven Kreutzer(1) 47. Mike Muroff by the Planning Board of The Borough of were dropped in the standings. To qualify 18. Kathy O’Neill(10) 36. Julie Tarr (0)* 23. Andrew Ross(7) 48. E. Sandstedt Fanwood that it will meet at 7:30 PM, in the 24. Quaid Kapadia(3) 49. Steve Lee for the playoffs in September a team Names with an (*) will go into an lower level meeting room of the Borough 25. Michael McCrea(1) 50. H. Williams Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, must have played eight matches. The inactive file. 51. Ian Schwartz New Jersey on the following dates: next reporting period ends August 1. For 2004 more information check the website AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS www.westfieldnj.com/wta September 13, 2004 September 22, 2004 Making Your Biggest Investment . . . October 18, 2004 October 27, 2004 1. Morin/Vollbrechthausen (6) November 15, 2004 November 23, 2004 2. Purdy/Hewett (2) December 6, 2004 December 15, 2004 3. Bender/Abramowitz (4) January 17, 2005 January 26, 2005 4. Sottung/Weisman (4) Your Best! 5. Day/Kacmarsky (3) and 6. Brotam/Fealy-Jacobello (3) Betty Lynch BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a 7. Goldberger/Wirtshafter (7) copy of this resolution be prominently 8. Fleder/Black-Polak (3) posted on the bulletin board in the Bor- 9. Galasso/Perez-Santalla (2) Over 25 Years Experience ough Hall, mailed to The Times and The 10.Subhas/Wlker (1) Courier News, filed with the Borough Clerk 11.Freundlich/Healey (2) Knowledge of Market Area and mailed to any person requesting same 12.Erlich/Luppesco (2) Integrity & Personalized Service in accordance with the requirements of the Zoidis/Fraser Open Meetings Act. Expert Marketing (home staging, extensive Nelson/Annis Betty Lynch 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $29.58 Hicks/Berkower internet exposure, virtual tours, and Broker / Sales Associate professional brochures) MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST Welcome to this warm and inviting 4 bedroom and 3 full bath Seasoned Professional With Outstanding home located on a lovely tree lined street in the Stonehenge section Westfield Office Negotiating Skills, Whether You’re of Westfield. You will appreciate the spacious floor plan. 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[email protected] Invite us in...we’ll bring results Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, W. · (908) 233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 22, 2004 Page 13

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HOME FOR SALE GARAGE - MOVING SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CLASSIFIED ADS Westfield, by owner. $319,900. WESTFIELD Westfield Volunteer Rescue Immaculate 3 BR 1.5 bath colonial. 907 Mountainview Circle Squad seeks persons willing to P/T CHILDCARE HELP APARTMENT FOR RENT New roof. Huge lot. 801 North Saturday, 7/24, 9AM - 3PM train as Emergency Medical We are a 40 year old award Ave. Call (732) 574-1004. Lots of good stuff plus furniture Technicians. No prior exp. winning Financial Services firm Adult needed to oversee activities Westfield Apartment Available in needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., headquartered in Cranford, NJ. of 2 Westfield teens (girls) after August. Great house. Walk to OFFICE SUITE FOR RENT GARAGE SALE min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. Seeking individuals who are school, 2-3 afternoons/wk. Own train, $1235, 1.5 months security. 19” TV, Ladies bike, shelving, coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or interested in a rewarding career. car helpful. Non-smokers. Sweet No pets or smoking. WESTFIELD. Prime location, center of town, in modern garden tools, cuisinart, frams, ping 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- We service more then 30,000 dog in house. Call (908) 654-9752. (908) 232-4655 pong table, portable sewing ents of school children. Childcare clients out of 22 offices throughout elevator building. 750-1150 sq ft. Adj parking and NY trains. mach., futon, photo enlarger & reimbursement available! the state. MATH TUTOR CHILDCARE HELP supplies, antique 16mm projector, We offer salary, license training, Please call (508) 228-3030 or Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Cert. Math Teacher, M. A. Seeking individual to care for my email: RSSLKS at pobox.com variety of antiques & stuff. mentorship, marketing support 2 children in my home. Ages: 4 460 Otisco Drive, Westfield. Off 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. programs as well as training expd., patient, available to Call the Recruiting Team at tutor all phases H.S. Math, and 14 months. Full or part time 8- UNFURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT Summit Ave. by Jefferson School. allowance. To schedule a 5pm beginning Sept. Prior exp. 7/24, 8AM-11AM (908) 233-2500 for details confidential interview contact Gary SAT Prep. Westfield, 3 br, 1.5 ba., immed. Please call Mel (732) 603-9521 helpful. Call (908) 347-9550. GARAGE SALE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM Brudner at 908-709-0020, fax avail., immaculate colonial, great resume to 908-709-0044 or visit location, all appliances. $1800. Hiring for Summer-Interns CAREGIVERS WESTFIELD our website at PIANO LESSONS plus utilities. (908) 930-5892 7/24 & 7/25, 8AM - 4PM Location-Westfield, NJ www.northeastplanningcorp.com Teaching Assistants Requirements: Good Computer Corner of Central Ave TEACHING SINCE 1970 Part-time, 4pm-7pm. Experience PUBLIC NOTICE and Cacciola Place Skills; Good Organizational Skills; Northeast Planning Corporation preferred. Westfield location. is a General Agency of: (908) 889-4095 TOWN OF WESTFIELD EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION Call Liz or Cheryl BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HOUSE FOR RENT SKILLS A MUST. Needed: Part- @ (908) 518-0900 Time, to work approx. 20-30 TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE Notice is hereby given that Westfield Renovated 2 bedroom home with Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions new full bath & kitchen, W/D in hrs.weekly. Paid hourly per week. Redeemer Lutheran School - PUBLIC NOTICE at its July 12, 2004 meeting for the follow- Call Jim at (908) 233-0011 half-time 4th & 5th grade teacher. ing applications heard at its July 12, 2004 basement, large yard and parking. NOTICE TO CREDITORS meeting: $1575 plus utilities and 1.5 months HELP WANTED The Guardian Life Insurance Must be state certified. PT Music, Company of America Phys. Ed. & Early Morning Estate of: ELEANOR BRENNER, De- Robert and Helena Paul, 952 Ripley security. Call Matt (908) 419-4884 ceased Avenue, seeking permission to seeking PT Preschool Music teacher 7 Hanover Square Daycare Aid. Each PT position Pursuant to the order of James S. for Sept. Westfield area. Must permission to erect an addition contrary to VACATION RENTAL New York, NY 10004 up to 8 hours per week. LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, the requirements of Section: 11.09E6 of play keyboard or guitar. made on the 16TH day of JULY, A.D. HELP WANTED Send resumes to the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- LBI - Brant Beach Prev. exp. w/children 2-6. 2004, upon the application of the under- quires a minimum side yard setback of 10 229 Cowperthwaite Place signed, as ADMIN. C.T.A. of the estate of 2 bedroom, CAC, W/D, Call Pat (732) 968-7888. FT Hairdresser for Westfield Westfield, NJ 07090. feet. Approved with conditions. dishwasher, cable. Salon with NJ license. PT said deceased, notice is hereby given to Lori A. Boyd, Secretary the creditors of said deceased to exhibit to Available weekly. YOUR OWN CUSTOM WEBSITE Shampoo Assistant with NJ Board of Adjustment PUBLIC NOTICE the subscriber under oath or affirmation 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $16.32 Call (908) 233-6676 after 6PM ...... license. Health Benefits their claims and demands against the es- LET ME DESIGN YOUR OWN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tate of said deceased within six months Available. Call (908) 233-1620. CHANCERY DIVISION CUSTOM WEBSITE Ask for Fran from the date of said order. CAMDEN COUNTY EILEEN BARKER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. DOCKET NO. F-17783-99 PUBLIC NOTICE ADMIN. C.T.A. Lincoln Road, Westfield. WWW.TOMORROWSDREAM.ORG File No. 7913-03A ATTORNEYS NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE TO REDEEM FINK, ROSNER, ERSHOW- PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY LEVENBERG THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD CAROL SEGAL PLAINTIFF 1093 RARITAN ROAD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS VS. JAMES K. BARBOUR; ET P.O. BOX 858 RESOLUTION 04-07-106 ALS NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- CLARK, NEW JERSEY 07066 ing of the Township Council of the Town- CONTRACTOR: Joseph Pryor, PE; TO: JAMES K. BARBOUR; MRS. 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $20.40 ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Kupper Associates; 15 Stelton Road; JAMES K. BARBOUR, WIFE OF JAMES Chambers in the Municipal Building of Piscataway, New Jersey 08855-0036 K. BARBOUR; OCCIDENTAL CHEMI- PUBLIC NOTICE NATURE OF SERVICE: Engineering said Township on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, CAL N/K/A CLONE CHEMCIAL CORP.; TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS there was introduced, read for the first Services PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order time, and passed on such first reading, the DURATION: Period ending December made on July 12, 2004, the Superior Court NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- following ordinance: 31, 2004 Fixed August 30, 2004 between the hours ing of the Township Council of the Town- AMOUNT: $113.00/hour not to exceed of nine o’clock in the forenoon and four ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council AN ORDINANCE TO COR- $15,000. o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing time, at Chambers in the Municipal Building of RECT ORDINANCE NO. 41- A Copy of the Resolution and Contract the office of the Tax Collector of the TOWN- said Township on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, 03, TO CORRECTLY VACATE relating to the services are on file and SHIP OF UNION, located at 1976 Morris there was introduced, read for the first CERTAIN STREETS KNOWN available for public inspection in the office Ave, Union, New Jersey 07083, as the time, and passed on such first reading, the AS WAVERLY PLACE, LIB- of the Borough Clerk. time and place when and where you may following ordinance: ERTY STREET, BROADWAY Eleanor McGovern pay to the plaintiff the amount so found AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND PORTIONS OF ROLL- Borough Clerk due for principal and interest on its certifi- A PORTION OF KING STREET ING PEAKS WAY AT WHAT 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $18.36 cate of tax sale as follows: IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IS CURRENTLY KNOWN AS LOT 18 BLOCK 405 on the tax dupli- THE “BROADWAY TRACT” SCOTCH PLAINS, COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE cate of the TOWNSHIP OF UNION. Total OF UNION, AND STATE OF AND IN CONFORMANCE amount required to redeem is $156,508.22 WITH THE APPROVALS OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NEW JERSEY, AND TO RE- , together with interest from May 6, 2004 LEASE AND EXTINGUISH This north side Westfield colonial is in move-in condition and features four large THE SCOTCH PLAINS PLAN- and costs. NING BOARD An Amendment to Ordinance No. 04- THE PUBLIC RIGHTS bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths - including a 3rd floor suite. Lincoln Road is a quiet 08-R, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC- And that unless, at the same time and THERETO Purpose: Correcting ordinance no. 41- TION 280-65, SCHEDULE XX OF THE place, you or one of you redeem by paying tree-lined street and is one of the more desirable locations in Westfield. It’s only a 03 to correctly vacate the above men- CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Purpose: Vacation of a portion of King 5-minute walk to Franklin Elementary and Roosevelt Intermediate schools and 10 tioned streets. FANWOOD CONCERNING SPEED LIM- then you, and each of you shall be de- Street. minutes to town, Trader Joes and NYC transportation. A public hearing for same will be held on ITS, was introduced and passed on first barred and foreclosed of and from all right A public hearing for same will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in reading by the Mayor and Council of the and equity of redemption of, in and to the Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in The home features a bright, open design that offers spacious dining & living rooms, the Council Chambers of the Municipal Borough of Fanwood at a meeting held on lands and premises above set out and the Council Chambers of the Municipal a sitting parlor with a wood-burning fireplace, and a den with French door entry. A Building, or any time and place to which a July 13, 2004. Copies of this amendment described in the complaint and every part Building, or any time and place to which a newly updated 23’ kitchen with a butler’s pantry, original tin ceiling and a large meeting for the further consideration of meeting for the further consideration of to Ordinance No. 04-08-R can be obtained thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested eat-in area make for great entertaining. Stained glass windows, nine-foot box-beam such ordinance shall from time to time be with an absolute and indefeasible estate such ordinance shall from time to time be without cost at the Fanwood Borough Hall, ceilings, and hardwood floors add a dramatic look throughout this home. adjourned, and all persons interested will Municipal Clerk’s Office, 75 North Martine of inheritance in fee simple in said lands adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard con- and premises. be given an opportunity to be heard con- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, between The 17-foot, master bath suite is freshly tiled and its generous size offers a relaxing cerning such ordinance. the hours of 8 A.M. and 4 P.M., Monday Anything to the contrary notwithstand- cerning such ordinance. A copy of same may be obtained from through Friday. ing, redemption shall be permitted up until A copy of same may be obtained from environment as you tend to your personal needs. It features a large walk-in shower, the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park This ordinance establishes the speed the entry of final judgment including the the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park an oversized tub, two sinks and plenty of storage space. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- limit of 25 miles per hour on LaGrande whole of the last date upon which judg- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Avenue from Laurel Place to South Av- ment is entered. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Relax on the 27-foot front porch or the redwood deck in the rear and enjoy the peace Monday through Friday by any member of enue. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Monday through Friday by any member of and quiet of this exceptional setting. Cooperating with brokers. $925,000. the general public who wants a copy of A public hearing on this amendment will Attorney for Plaintiff the general public who wants a copy of same without cost. be held on August 10, 2004 at 8 P.M. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. same without cost. BARBARA RIEPE Eleanor McGovern Gatehall 1 BARBARA RIEPE For further details please call ---- 908-233-5043 Township Clerk Borough Clerk Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Township Clerk 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $38.76 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $22.44 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $45.39 1 T - 7/22/04, The Times Fee: $34.17

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated Page 14 Thursday, July 22, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Recent Home Sales TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Terrill Principal Baubles Tells INVITATION TO BID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL WESTFIELD: Richard and Deirdre Malacrea, Jr. to SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- TAKE NOTICE that an application has CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE been make to the Municipal Clerk of the Adam and Maribeth Shell to Ann James and Lisa Meiselman, 141 Linden Names of Honor Roll Students TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Luvera, 807 Embree Crescent, $519,000. Avenue, $869,000. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2004 AT 10:00 Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for a Place William and Dorothy Jeremiah to Ed- Fanklin and Mary Nelson, III to Mark A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE MU- to Place transfer (Expansion of Premises) ward and Sheila O’Donnell, 307 Elm and Tracey Lowry, 146 Harrison Av- NICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST BROAD of Plenary Retail Consumption License SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Brian Jascur Martin Sweeney STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Street, $445,000. enue, $649,995. Eileen Jiang Mangesh Tamhankar 2020-33-025-004 heretofore issued to Stephen and Mary Clarke to Drew School Principal Jeanette Baubles has FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT Palmiro Ferraro, Inc., for premises located Charles and Susan Mueller to Jeffrey William Johnson Linda Timko and Kimberley Haley, 232 Canterbury Nicholson, 608 Shadowlawn Drive, revealed the names of students placed USED IN THE COLLECTION OF LEAVES at 620 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey on the Distinguished and Regular Honor Faraz Khan Ulysses Velasquez FROM THE STREETS, WALKWAYS, for purposes of expanding the premises to Road, $691,000. $520,000. Kapri Kreps Erick Walker AND PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN OF provide for a sidewalk cafe. Dennis and Lin Broughton to Chris- Raymond Rodgers to Ron Rasmussen, Rolls for the 2003-2004 academic term. Rachel Krisman Julia Weigel WESTFIELD. The persons who hold an interest in this topher Blaise and Susan Petras, 251 416 Westfield Avenue, $346,000. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Sahrula Kubie Jennifer Yang EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON AN license are: Palmiro Ferraro, Anna Ferraro HOURLY BASIS WITH OPERATOR, OR Hazel Avenue, $474,900. Billee Kiley to Mary Ellen Kenealy, GRADE 6 – 83 STUDENTS Eliza Ziegler Plans of the proposed licensed premises Annaliesa and Stephen Anderson to AN ELAPSED TIME BASIS, WITHOUT may be examined at the office of the 515 Trinity Place, $335,000. Matthew Alfano Andrea Lahoud Alexander Young and Cheryl Marks Ira Brandenburg and Anne Wolf to REGULAR HONOR ROLL OPERATOR, INCLUDES TRACTOR Municipal Clerk. Mohammed Alzoobaee Lee Lenz GRADE 7 – 70 STUDENTS TRAILERS, DUMP TRUCKS, AND RUB- Objections, if any, should be made in Young, 430 Codding Road, $450,000. Glenn and Kelly Johnson, 132 Wells Lauren Belfer Alyson Linsenberg BER TIRED FRONT END LOADERS. writing to Bernard A Heeney, Municipal James and Christine Schultz to Brian Street, $460,000. Marissa Berlant Morgan Maisel Jennie Altman Kevin Maroney THE SPECIFICATIONS ALSO IN- Clerk of the Town of Westfield, 425 East and Patricia Kelly, 225 Hyslip Avenue, Stone Creek Realty, LLC to Mark and Danielle Bernstein Daniel Mathan Kyle Bascom Michelle Mattar CLUDE THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATE Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. $421,500. Stacy Wang, 1055 Coolidge Street, Gary Binkiewicz Kyle Mattson Nicholas Blackwood Ryan McCarthy ITEMS: Palmiro Ferraro, Inc Andrew and Sherry Hines to Adam Brian Bonacum Christopher McManus E. LOADING AND HAULING FROM 620 Elm Street $912,500. Alex Brass John Maxwell and Maribeth Shell, 415 Lenox Avenue, Nickolas Bonadies Daniel Meurer THE TOWN CONSERVATION CENTER Westfield, New Jersey 07090 I. Davis and Judith Jessup to Giovanni Amelia Brause Louis Mazzella TO THE UNION COUNTY COMPOSTING 1 T - 7/15 $846,000. Mastroianni, 1020 Harding Street, Jeremy Busch William McColly Jenna Bristol Kelly Monroy FACILITY IN SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP & 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $47.94 Shawn and Karla Flaherty to Anne $420,000. Graceann Caramico Delia McGee Katherine Celardo Wesley Morrison ON A FIXED UNIT PRICE BASIS, EX- Falvey, 823 Harding Street, $459,000. Frederick and Mary Biegler, Jr. to Lauren Casserly Errin McGowan Kelly Cianciotta Kathryn Moynihan CLUSIVE OF DISPOSAL FEE. Nicole Cicchetti Gabriella Napoli PUBLIC NOTICE Jean Pinero to Michael Erickson, 738 Raymond Rodgers, 206 Springfield Indranath Chattopadhyay Emma Nagle E. LOADING AND HAULING FROM Castleman Drive, $440,000. Avenue, $675,000. Bianca Chaves Sruthi Narayanan Patrick Clancy Alex Nieto THE TOWN CONSERVATION CENTER TOWN OF WESTFIELD D. Villane Construction, L.L.C. to Matthew Ciabattari Katarina Nier Kathryn Cockrell Elyse Nussenfeld TO AN APPROVED PRIVATE Edward and Kathryn Gragnano to COMPOSTING FACILITY ON A FIXED BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT James and Jennifer Lane, 856 Carleton Andrew and Sherry Hines, 28 Stoneleigh Kevin Coughlan Daniel Nizri Katherine Cornacchia Zachary Peart Christina Dokopoulos Tyler Pfhundheller UNIT PRICE BASIS, INCLUSIVE OF DIS- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Road, $1,150,000. Park, $1,050,000. Victoria Dalessandro Adam Offitzer POSAL FEE. Mitchell Facer Alexandria Pisauro Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- J. Kevin and Lisa Barry to Mario and Alfonso Pena and Paula Golbin to Devon Daly Chiemeka Onwuanaegbule PROPOSALS MUST BE IN WRITING day August 9, 2004 in the Council Cham- Fernanda Corinthal, 234 Eton Place, James and Nadine Stone, 29 Doris Park- Kathryn Dinizo Neha Pannuri Erin Finan Christian Prince AT THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East $506,000. way, $441,000. Alan Dlughosz Gina Pelosi Emma Forman Maxim Rabinovich HOUR MENTIONED ABOVE, AND MUST Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at Lyndsey Douglas Kethan Reddy Alexandra Friedman Kaitlin Rau BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Leslie Sa and Michal Rosen to Puneet John Fox and Katherine Tucker to and Sangeeta Sachdev, 1225 Boulevard, Edward Laczynski and Kathleen Collins, Rebecca Dunn Lindsay Robinson Ricky Fuimo Alyssa Riesenberg CHECK, OR BID BOND, MADE PAY- ing appeals for variance from the require- Amanda Gianni Davina Roshansky ABLE TO THE TREASURER OF THE ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- $740,000. Jessica Feldman Roger Romero 906 Summit Avenue, $479,000. Daniel Gilman Samantha Schaffer TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT nance: Michael and Cheryl Phillips to Eric Robert and Susan Ozdamar to Joseph Zachary Flanzman Kelsey Rossi OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) Geri Flood Marissa Sacca Susan Gonch Lisa Schardien James Pinkman (Westfield Service and Suzanne Hess, 36 Manchester Drive, and Nicole Tardibuono, 10 Evergreen TO INSURE EXECUTION OF THE CON- Kathryn Foley Carrie Salem Daniel Gore Elizabeth Schreiber TRACT. Center), 809 Central Avenue, Block $631,500. Court, $675,000. Marcus Green Tasnim Selim 4802, Lot 12. Applicant proposes to erect Christopher Fortunato Alanna Salituro BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE Eric and Jamie Shapiro to Robert and Paparatto Construction, Inc. to Mat- Jacqueline Halpern Mark Shvartsman canopies over island pumps. Applicant is Marielle Brown, 115 Surrey Lane, thew and Rhonda Delforte, 108 Harrow Kelly Gajdzisz Eddie Sangern WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER seeking permission for an expansion of a Toniann Gattozzi Jessica Schroder Eric Heinz Matthew Simon 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE $545,000. Road, $765,000. Jeremy Kaufman Alexis Sorace LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AF- conditional use and major site plan ap- Nancy Johnson-Velazco to Daniel and Carly Goldner Devon Sepe proval of it. Applicant seeks variances Roderick Norman to Jerry and Louisa Samantha Goldner Eliann Shadmi Michael Klotz Paul Spicer FIRMATIVE ACTION). Reyna Ortolani, 727 Glen Avenue, SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR from the following sections of the Land Bavaro, 1276 Central Avenue, $315,000. Matthew Goor Sean Shukla Mark Koransky Marissa Squeri Use Ordinance: $889,000. Jana Strazzella to Dolores Mills, 38 Evan Lake Henna Tailor OBTAINED ($25.00) AT THE OFFICE OF Paige Griffin Mackenzie Sizemore THE TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS LIST OF NEW C.40: 55D-70c and d Arthur and Patricia Madresh to An- Cottage Place, $393,000. Cara Levinson Pia Tempestini VARIANCES REQUIRED: Taylor Guiffre Lauren Steinbeck CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, thony and Ann Schiavo, 563 Highland Christopher Hopkins and Heather Samantha Henderson Michael Surdouski Thomas Loop Rebecca Von Langen WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. Section 13.03E of the Land Use Ordi- Avenue, $1,450,000. nance. Ordinance requires a front yard Richelson-Hopkins to James Valentino Michael Henkels Tracy Toffolo Genevieve Lubas Corinne Walker THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE- setback for canopy of 35 feet. 0.5 feet is Jose and Aleida Fernandez to Jean and Jo Anne Cifu, 46 Tamaques Way, Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connor Benjamin Ungar Daniel Lubranski James Walsh SERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY proposed. Genievich, 209 Sunset Avenue, $599,000. $480,000. Alexandra Joy Nicole Vacca Stephen Manzi Peter Weigel AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY Section 13.03D6 of the Land Use Ordi- Jeffrey and Karen Berger to Alexander Scott Keogh Emily Weinstock Sheryl Markovits Erika White INFORMALITY, IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE nance. Ordinance requires a maximum PUBLIC NOTICE and Lauren Cohen, 19 Bell Drive, Rebecca Krakora Kevin Welch allowable illumination at property line of DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL TO DO SO. TOWN OF WESTFIELD $460,000. Jeffrey Kranz Eric Wise 0.5-foot candles. 32.5-foot candles are GRADE 8 – 29 STUDENTS KENNETH B. MARSH PLANNING BOARD David Kreps Albert Wu proposed. Dana Abramson Joanna Naugle TOWN ENGINEER Section 16.04E1 of the Land Use Ordi- The Westfield Planning Board will meet PUBLIC NOTICE Alexander Zaller Kathryn Albanese-DeMair Jane Newcomer 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $53.55 nance. Ordinance requires that internal on August 2, 2004 in Council Chambers in Cassandra Zito TOWN OF WESTFIELD Amie Berlant Chibuzor Onwuanaegbule illumination of signs is prohibited. Internal the Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, PUBLIC NOTICE POLICE DEPARTMENT REGULAR HONOR ROLL David Chapman Cecilia Osterman illumination of the freestanding sign is pro- New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and posed. consider the following application: INVITATION TO BID GRADE 6 – 74 STUDENTS Sky Cheung Minal Patel SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Section 16.04I.1.b of the Land Use Ordi- Stephen Allen Edward Markey Janine DeFeo Brian Pesin CHANCERY DIVISION 04-11(V) RICHARD D. PALMER, 126 Sealed proposals will be received by the nance. Ordinance requires a maximum Carina Gerveshi Maya Robinson UNION COUNTY MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Jordan Bayroff Mitchell McNamara area of freestanding signs to be 25 square Samantha Grecco Erin Rossi DOCKET NO. F-20642-03 BLOCK 5714, LOT 1 AND 1608 bers at the Municipal building, 425 East Steven Bello Daniel Merer feet. 46.87 square feet is proposed. FILE NO. 7790-03 LLC, 1608 BOYNTON AV- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey on Steven Berkowitz Peter Merrick Catherine Harley Alexandra Segal Section 16.04I.1.c of the Land Use Ordi- ENUE, BLOCK 5714, LOT 2 Monday, August 9, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Alexander Bernhard Todd Morling Adam Horowitz Barbara Slaugh NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT nance. Ordinance requires a maximum SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVI- prevailing time for the following: Rachel Kreyer Kunal Sodhi horizontal dimension of freestanding sign Taylor Biondi Sara Muoio (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: SION WITH VARIANCES. AP- Randy Lemence Harrison Stuppler of 6 feet. 9.96 feet is proposed. CLOSED CIRCUIT TV EQUIP- Albert Callahan Emilio Navarro ALEX OLYNYK AND MARIE PLICANT SEEKING TO DE- Section 16.04I.1.e of the Land Use Ordi- MENT FOR THE WESTFIELD Francis Celardo Amanda Nguyen Francesca Lumetta Samuel Ungar OLYNYK, THEIR HEIRS DE- MOLISH TWO SINGLE FAM- nance. Ordinance requires a maximum POLICE DEPARTMENT Daniel Chapman Matthew O’Donnell Jessica Nagourney Kathleen Yan VISEES AND PERSONAL ILY HOMES AND CREATE allowable height of freestanding sign of 6 Molly Yergalonis REPRESENTATIVES AND TWO NEW SINGLE FAMILY Proposals must be delivered at the place Daniel Clarke Jodie Ordanza feet. 7 feet is proposed. THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR BUILDING LOTS BY TRANS- and before the hour mentioned in a sealed Kaitlynn Colligan Dominique Osterman Section 16.04I.1.d of the Land Use Ordi- REGULAR HONOR ROLL SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, FERRING APPROXIMATELY envelope marked “CCTV for the Westfield Ashley Crim Kiara Patrick nance. Ordinance requires a setback from GRADE 8 – 72 STUDENTS TITLE AND INTEREST; BANC 2,928 SQUARE FEET FROM Police Department” bearing the name and Joseph D’Annunzio Alexis Pigna property for free standing sign is 5 feet. 0 Maureen Asante-Nkansa Jacqueline Lenoff ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, EXISTING LOT 1 TO LOT2, address of the bidder, addressed to the feet and 3.5 feet is proposed. Jacqueline Depew Alyssa Resnick INC.; GIANT CARPET CREATING NEW LOTS 1.01 Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Alana Bencivengo Jared Lindenberg Section 16.04E.1c of the Land Use Or- Diana DeVries Dena Rice STORES OF AMERICA, INC.; AND 2.01. Westfield, New Jersey, and must be in the Gregory Bencivengo Andrew Livingston dinance. Ordinance requires a maximum Luke Durett Michael Riesenberg office of the Clerk on or before the hour Courtney Bifani John Loomis YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND horizontal dimension of wall sign facing Applicant seeks variances from Melissa Elmer Jenna Romaine named. Brittany Biondi Andrew Manns REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & Central Avenue of 20 feet. 60.63 feet is the following: Bids must be accompanied by a pro- Marc Fusillo Arthur Rose PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, proposed. List of New C.40:55D-70c Vari- Michael Bover Casey Marks posal guarantee in the form of a certified Marc Gaglioti Laura Ruesch whose address is GATEHALL 1, Section 16.04E.2c of the Land Use Or- ances Requested for Pro- Samantha Bremer Lauren Mastroianni check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an Alexander Gonzalez Kunal Saxena PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an dinance. Ordinance requires a maximum posed lot 2.01: Adam Brous Jeremy Mattimore amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to Andrew Gorbunoff Taylor Schon Answer to the Complaint, Amendment to horizontal dimension of wall sign facing Section 11.07E.1 of the Land Michelle Brown Sean McGowan the Town of Westfield. Each proposal Complaint, and Second Amendment to Elizabeth Avenue of 10 feet. 30 feet 2 Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Alexander Graham Christopher Shea must be accompanied by a surety com- Trevor Cannon Elizabeth McMillion Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which inches is proposed. quires minimum lot area of Stephanie Groben Stefani Silverman pany certification stating that the said Kristin Cassidy Victoria McNally FT PROPERTIES, L.L.C. is the plaintiff Section 16.04E.1b. & E.2b of the Land 10,000 square feet. Applicant Michael Harrison Benjamin Smith Surety Company will provide the bidder Ryan Cassidy Brian O’Donnell and ALEX OLYNYK, his heirs, ET ALS; Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a proposes 9,028 square feet. Nichelle Hodulik Valerie Smith with the required performance bond in the Alina Chabus Brian Pak are defendants, pending in the Superior maximum allowable mounting height for Section 11.07E.2 of the Land full amount to be contracted. Sarah Hoffman Gregory Stein Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, wall signs of 12 feet. Greater than 12 feet Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Anna Chapman Brian Piccola Bidders must be in compliance with all Robert Jastrzebski Benjamin Strauss UNION County and bearing Docket No. F- is proposed. quires minimum lot area within Daniel Ciabattari Matthew Plagge provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- Miles Joseph Margaux Streep 20642-03 within thirty-five (35) days after Applicant is asking for a waiver of Sec- 143 feet of lot depth, permitted Andrew Clark Briana Redmount ment for the law against discrimination Brian Kahn Sarah Strong July 22, 2004 exclusive of such date. If you tion 9.09b of the Land Use Ordinance that is 10,000 square feet. Appli- Jarek Cohen Jordan Rejaud (Affirmative Action). Bidders statement of fail to answer or appear in accordance with requires a submittal of floor plans and all cant proposes 9,208 square Patrick Keenan Laura Toffolo ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of Michael Cornacchia Theodore Rosenblatt Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be building facades. feet. Emily Kennedy Scott Turchin the Public Laws of 1977, must be submit- Caitlin Daly Jennifer Rovner rendered against you for relief demanded Variances, waivers or excep- Jennifer Kickenweitz David Van Wert Variances, waivers or exceptions from ted with all bids. Noelle De Gregorio Jacqueline Saunier in the Complaint, Amendment to Com- tions from certain site plan de- Evan Levine Katie Vaughn certain site plan details or relief from re- Specifications and proposal forms must Tyler DelMauro Joseph Schiavo plaint, and Second Amendment to Com- tails or relief from requirements Alexander Lombardi Brian Walsh plaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof quirements may be sought as appropri- be examined and picked up at the Westfield Sean Dolgin Camilla Shanks may be sought as appropriate. of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the ate. Police Department, Records Bureau, 425 Miguel Lovero Ian Weinberg Bryan Dougher Michele Silverstein Plans and application are on file in the Plans and application are on file in the East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Oliviana Lumetta Brandon Wheeler Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Zachary Feldman Courtney Slaten Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 07090, Monday through Friday between Blake Lyons Ian Feller Anne Smith Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sara Mankoff Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules may be seen Monday through Friday from may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 The Mayor and Council reserve the right Matthew Fitzgibbon Alyssa Straniero of Civil Practice and Procedure. You are further advised that if you are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to reject any and all bids, also waive any DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Lisa Gattozzi Jeffrey Stuart David Gordon Timothy Stuart unable to obtain an attorney you may Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Kenneth B. Marsh informality if it is deemed advisable so to GRADE 7 – 33 STUDENTS Board of Adjustment Secretary do. Mary Henkels Thomas Sutter communicate with the Lawyer Referral 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $68.85 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $45.90 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $42.33 Anjli Bansal Allison Lasher Brian Hessemer Tyler Swanek Service of the County of Venue and that if Dorian Bogdanovski Kayla Molnar you cannot afford an attorney, you may Noveen Iqbal Nicole Tavares communicate with the Legal Services Of- James Burke Anne Marie Noronha Julia Joseph Natalie Terens Emily Carow Austin Pfundheller fice of the County of Venue. The telephone Edward Kahn Jackson Udelsman number of such agencies are as follows: Michelle De Santis Michael Postolowski Brendan Kirby Allison Vogel Lawyer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Julie Deutsch Ryan Rappa Ryan Krueger Grace Wallden Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. Kelly Dyckman Michael Roth Timothy Leischner Gregory Weinstock THE ACTION has been instituted for the Diana Ferrante Timothy Seemann Gregory Zabel purpose of foreclosing the following tax Elizabeth Ferraro Kristen Spirko sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate 00-012, recorded on 7/12/2000, made by STEVEN M. DAVIS, Collector of Taxes of BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, and State of New Jersey to FIDELITY TAX CORPO- RATION and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, FT PROPERTIES, L.L.C.. This covers real estate located in BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 23 BLOCK 1001 as shown on the Tax As- sessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of BOROUGH OF ROSELLE and concerns premises commonly known as 421 EAST 6TH AVENUE, BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, New Jersey. YOU, ALEX OLYNYK AND MARIE OLYNYK, their heirs devisees and per- sonal representatives and their or any of their successors in right, title and interest, are made party defendants to the above foreclosure action because you are the owners of a property which is the subject of the above entitled action. YOU, BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER- VICES, INC., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because on January 30, 1998, Alex Olynyk and Marie Room for the Growing Family in Westfield Olynyk, his wife, executed a mortgage to Nestled on a lovely corner property, this large Split Level First Colonial Mortgage of NJ, Inc. in the Located in the Gardens section of Westfield, this traditional Tudor exhibits a sumptuous interior amount of $ 117,000.00, which mortgage home offers elegant yet easy living. The formal Living was recorded on February 19, 1998 in the beaming with sunlight & Colonial details. Old world charm derived from lustrous hardwood and Dining Rooms and Den with fireplace provide the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 6558 at page 0232. floors, arched entries, lead glass windows and handsome moldings mingle seamlessly with a ambience of a Colonial while the generous family and Said mortgage is subordinate to the beautiful addition that affords every convenience. The elegant living room and formal dining exterior spaces are perfect for casual living. The large Plaintiff’s lien. On February 5, 1998 the aforesaid mortgagee assigned all its right, room are enhanced by a quaint parlor that is reminiscent of a graceful style of entertaining. The kitchen features cherry cabinets, Corian countertops, title and interest in and to said Mortgage to fabulous well-equipped kitchen opens to a sunlit breakfast room and family room accented with a 9’ center island and room for a table for six. There Banc One Financial Services, Inc. by way of Assignment of Mortgage of that date, attractive wood work. The master suite with enchanting Juliet balcony is joined by nice sized are 4 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths, extensive storage and which Assignment of Mortgage was re- closets. The lower level bedroom and office, with full corded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ bedrooms and two updated baths. A professionally landscaped expansive yard, delightful en- Register’s Office on December 2, 1998 in closed porch, first floor laundry and a darling guest/au-pair’s suite add to the charm this home bath, has an outside entrance and is perfect for a Book 1064 of Assignment of Mortgages at professional, au-pair or in-law suite. Surrounded by page 0307. radiates. Presented for $1,600,000. YOU, GIANT CARPET STORES OF beautifully landscaped gardens, this spacious home AMERICA, INC., are made party defen- provides plenty of room for all members of the family. dant to the above foreclosure action be- For additional information or your private tour call: cause on June 30, 1994, a judgment was Wilson Elementary School. entered in the Superior Court of New Jer- sey, Bergen County, by Giant Carpet Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate Stores of America, Inc. against Alex Olynyk 908-233-6417, Direct Dial Maryalice Ryan, Sales Associate Jr. disclosing a debt in the amount of 908-233-4693, Direct Dial $11,487.20, plus costs and interest. Said NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2003 judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- Presented for $639,900 056149-1994. Said judgment is subordi- nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. DATED: July 14, 2004 Donald F. Phelan, Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ • 908-233-0065 1 Gatehall Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1 T - 7/22/04, The Leader Fee: $100.47 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 22, 2004 Page 15 Westfield-Based Company Launches ‘Momints’ Mints WESTFIELD – Anthony Shurman, Show,” FOX5 Television, and in Self, 33, President of the Westfield-based Shape and Confectioner magazines, as mint-making company, Yosha! Enter- well as The Wall Street Journal. prises, launched Momints liquid mints Momints are available at CVS and 7- County Accepting Artwork for Merck & Co. earlier this year in New York City. Eleven. Currently, the company is seek- Get Outta The iridescent blue liquid-filled Juried Exhibition; August 6 Deadline Posted spheres of flavor are manufactured in Juried Exhibition; August 6 Deadline Posted an EZ Slide pack, fitting into tiny jeans COUNTY — The Union County living or working in Union County are inches by 36-inches, framed. All media The House pockets without a struggle. The mints Board of Chosen Freeholders is cur- eligible to submit up to three slides of will be considered, including photog- By CAROL F. DAVIS are also available in glass vials. rently accepting artwork for “Celebrat- artwork to be considered for this ex- raphy. However, sculpture or craftwork Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times According to Entrepreneur.com, ing Excellence: the Merck 2004 Juried hibit. cannot be accepted this year. The Shakespeare Theatre of “Pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer Inc.’s ac- Union County Art Show.” All artists The maximum size of artwork is 36- The deadline for submission of slides New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble quisition of Warner-Lambert Company is Friday, August 6. There is an entry summer touring group will present prompted Shurman – a marketing and fee of $10 to submit up to three slides. a one-hour adaptation of Henry sales manager and “gum-and-mint guy” ing votes for new flavors such as This exhibit will be held at the Arts V at the Cranford Community in the Warner-Lambert candy division “Cinnamint,” “Blueberries,” “Hot Guild of Rahway, which is located at Center on Thursday, July 22, at – to opt for the severance package and Cranberry,” “Spearmint,” “Red Wine,” 1670 Irving Street in Rahway, from 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available go into the mint business himself.” “Vanilla Ice,” “Espresso Mint” and Sunday, October 17 to Friday, Novem- at the reference desk of the Since its inception, Shurman and “Chocolate Mint.” ber 12. Cranford Library, with a limit of his “It” mints have been featured on For more information, please visit “We are pleased that the Arts Guild two tickets per person. This ver- CNN, CNBC, NBC’s “The Today http://www.momints.net. has carried on the tradition begun by sion, a commentary on patrio- Merck with our Division of Cultural tism, courage, and war, is not ap- and Heritage Affairs,” said Freeholder propriate for young children. Mary Ruotolo, Liaison to the Cul- Poets Asked to Submit Entries tural and Heritage Programs Advisory * * * * * * * Board. Instead, take the kids to Moon- “The Board of Chosen Freeholders light Madness at the Reeves-Reed To Fanny Wood Competition Arboretum in Summit, on Fri- is always pleased to help provide op- FANWOOD portunities for serious artists to exhibit day, July 23, from 7:30 to 9:30 FANWOOD — The Fanwood style are welcome. Only unpublished p.m. Activities will include rocks Cultural Arts Committee will hold poems will be considered. There is their work in Union County,” she its second Fanny Wood Poetry no entry fee, and entrants may sub- added. that glow in the dark, the night The jurors for this year’s exhibit are sky, animals, crafts and Awards in conjunction with mit up to five poems, which will not storytelling. It’s $20 per family, Fanwood’s annual celebration of be returned. Sally Walker, owner of the Walker- Fanny Wood Day on Sunday, Octo- The in-hand deadline is Wednes- LOCAL TALENT…Students from the Westfield Summer Workshop will per- Kornbluth Art Gallery in Fairlawn, but you must pre-register by call- form in Guys and Dolls Junior on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 27, 28, artist and art educator Neal Korn and ing (908) 273-8787, extension ber 3. day, September 1. First, second, According to legend, Fanwood was and third-place awards will be made and 29 at the Edison Intermediate School. Pictured, left to right, are: Connor Rocio Aranda-Alvarado, curator of the no. 15. Davis, Michael Mietlicki, Pamela Marks, Brianna Redmount, and Natalie Narotzky. named for Fanny Wood, a Victo- and the winners will be invited to Jersey City Museum. * * * * * * * Three cash awards will be presented: rian-Era lady who traveled to participate as featured poets in the MULTIPLE RESIDENTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM The next in the series of foreign Fanwood by rail to enjoy the “coun- Carriage House Poetry Reading Se- First Place ($300), Second Place ($200) films at the Cranford Community try” atmosphere. It is said that she ries at the Patricia M. Kuran Cul- and Third Place ($100). Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, is the This year, a special award will be composed poetry while visiting tural Arts Center in Fanwood. An- Guys and Dolls Junior Will Sundance Film Festival’s award- Fanwood. Although none of her nouncement of winning poets will presented to one participating artist. winning Real Women Have works have been found, the legend be made during the Fanny Wood The Crimson Atelier, Inc., a fine art Curves. See what else real women giclee printing house, has sponsored a remains strong. Day festivities. Be Staged by WSW Troupe possess on Monday, July 26, at Poets over the age of 21 are eligible Poets are invited to send their entries printmaking package to include the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Admission is free. to enter. Submissions must be typed to: Fanny Wood Poetry Awards, c/o WESTFIELD – Sixth through Geltzeiler, Georgia Gleason, scanning of an original work chosen by 10th graders will participate in the Catherine Green, Alex Halliburton, the award winner, all proofing and the * * * * * * * in triplicate on standard 8½ x 11 Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee, Westfield Summer Workshop Katie Halliburton, Melissa Littman, Take a free walking tour of the paper. The entrant’s full name, ad- 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood production of a suite of 15 final giclee dress and telephone number must 07023. (WSW) production of Guys and Sierra McAliney, Rachel McGovern, prints on Arches 100 percent rag paper Liberty State Park’s Central Rail- Dolls Junior on Tuesday, Wednes- Mary Mckevitt, Annie Peterson, or canvas in final size up to 22-inches road of New Jersey Terminal. appear in the upper-right corner of For additional information, please day, and Thursday, July 27, 28 and Caroline Raba, Julie Reich, Lindsey Tours are offered daily at 10 a.m., only one copy to facilitate anony- contact the Arts Committee co-direc- by 30-inches. This award is valued at mous judging. tors at (908) 889-7223 or (908) 889- 29 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. at Edison Romano, Michael Rosin, Claire more than $600. 12, 2, and 4 p.m., through Sun- Intermediate School in Westfield. Stevens-Haas, Abigail Strickland, and In addition, all artists chosen for this day, October 31. See where the Quality poems of any length and 5298. Under the direction of Juan and Ellie Tanji are all from Westfield. year’s exhibit will be eligible for a 10 influx of immigrants, or perhaps Valerie Pineda, these students will Kyle Aslin and Macaire Kolchin percent discount on all printing ser- your own ancestors, boarded sing, act and dance their way through are from Cranford, while Danielle vices offered by the Crimson Atelier. trains for their new homes POPCORN™ the Frank Loesser musical. Fine hails from Mountainside, and For more information or to request throughout the United States af- The director, Juan was a long time David Meyer is from Millburn. An- a prospectus and entry form for “Cel- ter arriving at Ellis Island. member of the cast of Miss Saigon drea Redmount is from Scotch Plains ebrating Excellence,” please call the * * * * * * * Anchorman: Has Good on Broadway, playing the role of and Gabriella Napoli hails from Arts Guild of Rahway at (732) 381- Thuy. Valerie, the musical director, Fanwood. Union County College’s The- 7511 or e-mail: ater Project will perform Betty’s studied at the Boston Conservatory The lead role of Sarah Brown will [email protected]. News for Filmgoers and the Manhattan School of Mu- be divided among Westfield residents Summer Vacation by Christo- News for Filmgoers To obtain an entry form, please call pher Durang from Thursday, Au- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent sic. She has performed with the Jer- Pamela Marks, Jana Goldfarb and the Union County Division of Cul- sey City State Opera Company and Jennifer Dilzell, as well as Scotch gust 5 to Sunday, August 22. The tural & Heritage Affairs at (908) 558- New York Post has hailed this By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER share such trepidation. For Baxter, Ron the Bronx Opera Company, as well Plains student Brianna Redmount. 2 & ½ POPCORNS 2550 or e-mail [email protected]. farce about American culture as Burgundy’s faithful dog, secures the as other performing companies. Sky Masterson will be played by “Celebrating Excellence” is being The Pinedas are cofounders of the Connor Davis of Westfield. “The funniest in years.” Perfor- Think silliness can’t be sophisticated? comedic mood in Anchorman. He’s so presented for the fifth year as a partner- mances will be held at 8 p.m. on Then you haven’t seen Anchorman, a Little Opera Company of New Jer- Cast in the role of Nathan Detroit ship of the Arts Guild of Rahway, a cute. Baxter, that is, played by Peanut, sey, a performing arts company that will be Michael Mietlicki of Scotch Thursdays, Fridays, and Satur- heartwarmingly ridiculous lampoon of a terrier mix saved from the noose and non-profit, multidisciplinary center for days, and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. the TV news game in the 1970s star- allows children to work with profes- Plains. The part of Adelaide will be the arts, and the Union County Divi- turned into a star by Birds and Animals Ticket prices range from $10 to ring Will Ferrell as the title egotist sional opera singers and learn what it divided among Patrina Caruana and sion of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. Unlimited. is like to perform in an operatic Natalie Narotzky of Westfield and $18. Reserve now by calling the extraordinaire. This perfect summer- The Arts Guild of Rahway presents box office at (908) 659-5189. Ferrell is cute too. While he may not forum. Katie Lauricella of Scotch Plains. a nine-month season each year of fine time insanity beckons one to throw a be the first comic actor to make a living Irene Ulesky will create choreogra- Professional musicians play the arts exhibits, musical performances and bit of caution to the wind. portraying the idiot who is successful phy for the show. She is a teacher at the score of Guys and Dolls. The stu- art classes for adults and children of all Don’t worry; your gray matter won’t Sharon Studio of Dance in Whippany dents of the WSW, under the direc- despite himself, Anchorman finally levels of experience. University turn to pudding. In its amusingly non- confirms his citizenship in good stand- and Yvette Dance Studio in Cranford. tion of Janet Lymann, will play be- The Union County Division of She has been longtime WSW staff fore the show and during intermis- sensical way, director Adam McKay’s ing of that fool’s paradise. Cultural & Heritage Affairs provides love-hate for the pivotal era in question member. She has also choreographed sion for the Wednesday and Thurs- programs and services in the arts News But it’s not just one absurdity nicely other WSW productions, including day performances. poignantly points out the ratings-hun- heaped on the next that distinguishes and history that contribute to sus- gry madness that has turned the elec- Annie and The Music Man. Tickets are $8 for general admis- tainable economic development, Rensselaer Dean’s List director McKay’s free-for-all from the The cast for the show includes sion and $5 for students and senior build more livable communities, For Spring Term Told tronic version of our fourth estate into usual fodder that piles the 18- to 25- students from several towns in the citizens. Tickets are available in ad- encourage civic engagement and a circus. Plus, there’s a little sex, which crowd into the theater on Saturday AREA – Rensselaer Polytechnic surrounding area. Elaine Anderson, vance at the WSW office, which is contribute to a vibrant quality of naturally leads to all sorts of complica- nights. Claire Basil, Tessa Carr, Kristen- located at Edison Intermediate life for all residents. Institute in Troy, N.Y. has reported tions. Not that it doesn’t begin quite Leigh Caruana, Katherine Davidson, School, or at the door before perfor- that Scotch Plains, Mountainside, For one, word has it that Anchor- The exhibit is funded by a generous innocently. man was re-cut in order to qualify for Sarah Frantz, Amy Frattarola, Billy mances commence. contribution from Merck & Company, Inc. Fanwood and Berkeley Heights stu- In this case the age-old conflict is dents were named to the Dean’s List its PG-13 rating. Hence, don’t expect for the spring 2004 semester. stirred up when up-and-coming anything quite as riotously bawdy as Scotch Plains senior Monica newswoman Veronica Corningstone, Old School (2003). Ferrell did a flash- Concepts & Thought Anderson, an interdisciplinary sci- portrayed by Christina Applegate, asks, ing scene in that one. We are spared the ence/psychology major and Brendan “Why can’t it be anchorwoman?” treat this time. There is a softer yet Continued from Page 9 Bergen, another Scotch Plains se- Expectedly, the previously all-male wittier edge here and a sentimental nior, majoring in information tech- news team at San Diego’s Channel 4 touch of humanity, even if it does take nology, were placed on the list. rails at the idea of a female addition, let a pooch to provide it. SPFHS Class of 1979 Samson Chu of Mountainside, a se- alone one with such stated ambition. nior majoring in electrical engineering, The story itself is barely enough to Slates 25th Reunion Comically, Ron Burgundy, Ferrell’s fill a sketch, let alone a feature length computer and systems engineering, ultimate fop anchor doubtlessly pat- SCOTCH PLAINS —Over the joined Fanwood resident Eric Pratt, a film. Happy-go-lucky and obnoxiously weekend of October 16 through 17, sophomore focusing on computer sci- terned after Ted Knight’s Ted Baxter of full of himself in public, at night Ron members of the Scotch Plains- ence, in being named to the roster. “Mary Tyler Moore Show” fame, is too Burgundy retires to his lonely, albeit Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Class Berkeley Heights resident Evan dumb to see Veronica as a career threat. opulent mansion, shared only with of 1979 will host several activities in Finn, an undeclared engineering ma- He’s just against it because, well, he’s Baxter. Okay, so their matching paja- honor of their 25th reunion. jor and sophomore, also received against it. But it doesn’t keep him from mas and retainers indicate a bond. But, Class members and their guests are Dean’s List accolades. pursuing the capable young newscaster it’s just not enough for Ron. invited to start the weekend with an romantically. And there is your plot. informal social gathering in the Fire- So, when Veronica enters stage right, Britany Mironovich Expect no great surprises, other than we’ve a feeling that things are about to side Lounge of the Kenilworth Inn in the fact that this farce, co-written by Kenilworth on the evening of Friday, Volunteers at Ranch change. And they do, but not until the director McKay and Ferrell, is a full October 15. WESTFIELD – Britany Alexis two first dance around the taboo that The weekend’s slate of activities Mironovich of Westfield is spending notch better than what we’ve historically stipulates co-workers shouldn’t date. The also includes a home football game two weeks as a Landmark Volunteer come to expect from the packaging. chemistry is good. Granted, there are a on Saturday, October 16, at 2 p.m. at at the Chico Basin Ranch in Colorado Otherwise, par for the course, Ron’s few lags, and an occasional misfire. But SPFHS, where the team will be play- Springs, Colo. pals, while they soon get over Veronica’s it’s just this sort of comedic business, ing Piscataway. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex professional incursion, bemoan their partially broad, partly sarcastic, and scat- For those who are interested in Mironovich, she is part of a group increasingly love-smitten and thus hen- tered at various intersections through- revisiting the SPFHS hallways and that is assisting at the 86,000-acre SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENT…Elaine Davis, Executive director of The pecked leader. It’s a familiar cry heard out the tale, that pumps up the script. Principals’ Center for the Garden State, left, poses with Brunner Elementary classrooms, and seeing what has working ranch, where volunteers are throughout this land, from high-rise to Nope. This isn’t what the commercials School Principal Jodi Frank, who received a 2004 Summer Opportunity Grant changed over the past 25 years, a tour doing the work of ranch hands, in- holler: She’s breaking up the old gang. from the institute, which is affiliated with The College of New Jersey. will be available that afternoon. might lead you to think. Most conspicu- cluding fence repair, burying water They’re quite a crew, mirthfully dis- On Saturday evening, beginning at lines to stock tanks, tree planting and ous by its absence is the standard shovel- 7:30 p.m., the class will hold a reunion invasive plant species control. tinctive in that none one of them has a life full of misogyny meant to get a snide SP Principal Receives Grant dinner/dance at the Kenilworth Inn. Britany is a three-time Landmark outside of the job. Paul Rudd as slicked- snicker from the so inclined. Quite the The five-hour affair will offer an oppor- Volunteer. In 2003, she participated back Brian Fantana, the daring investiga- contrary, it’s not the distaff side that bears From TCNJ-Affiliated Group tunity for reminiscing, dancing, eating at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, Mass. tive reporter, has virtually no history of the brunt of the joke this go-round. and other activities. Music of the 1970s In 2002, she worked with the Colo- personal relationships. Wide-eyed David Rather, it’s Ron and his clueless cohorts, SCOTCH PLAINS – Jodi Frank, which have been funded since 1992, and other eras will be played courtesy rado Trail Foundation in Copper Koechner as sportscaster Champ Kind unable to see that the times, the clothes, are awarded on the basis of a summer of Scotch Plains-based D.J. Billy Mac. Mountain, Colo. Principal of Brunner Elementary thinks he’s in love with Ron. And Steven hairstyles and awkwardness of the 1970s School in Scotch Plains is among 25 program of learning designed by the Classmates are encouraged to bring She will be a senior at Westfield Carell, as doltish weatherman Brick in general, are changing. school principals who have been recipient to enhance that individual scrapbooks and yearbooks for dis- High School in the fall, where she is a Tamland, could generate a rash of com- play and viewing. In their own nutty way, and whether awarded a 2004 Summer Opportu- as an instructional leader. member of the cross-country and track plaint letters from the IQ-challenged. nity Grant by The Principals’ Center As part of the program, Ms. Frank Awards honoring those classmates and field teams. She is also a member they know it or not, Ferrell and com- for the Garden State, an affiliate of will attend the Principals’ Center’s who traveled the farthest and changed of the Model United Nations. Britany But in announcing the real star of pany prove that lacklustre decades are The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). weeklong Leadership Institute in July. the least, among other categories, will plays the piano and volunteers occa- Anchorman, the cautionary words of forever uncomfortably searching for The grants are funded by the be recognized and games, including a sionally at a local soup kitchen. W.C. Fields surface. Though he suc- an identity. Happily, Anchorman Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation as “match your classmate to the cast mem- cessfully broke his own commandment should end your search for something part of their Fellows for School Lead- Doctor of Medicine ber of ‘That 70s Show’” will be offered. Tabor Academy Grants in several films with Baby Leroy, he light to cleanse the filmic palate be- ership Program. Registration for the dinner dance vehemently advised against working tween heftier offerings. With her grant, Ms. Frank will form Garnered by Bodas and tour is required. Special room Diploma to Ostrowski with either dogs or children. But then a partnership between her school and SCOTCH PLAINS – Case rates at the Kenilworth Inn are avail- WESTFIELD – Eric Ostrowski, the if we’re to believe Rod Steiger’s fine * * * * * * * Bruce Street School for the Deaf in Western Reserve University in able to reunion attendees. son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ostrowski portrayal of the comic genius in W.C. To request an invitation or for more of Westfield, graduated from Tabor AnchormanAnchorman, rated PG-13, is a Newark that will engage students in a Cleveland, Ohio has reported that and Me (1976), the objection was more meaningful community service pro- Prasad Vinayak Bodas of Scotch information, please e-mail Jenny Academy in Marion, Mass. on May DreamWorks Distribution LLC release gram and foster communications be- Plains received a Doctor of Medi- Nachbur at 29 during the school’s 127th Com- a fear of being upstaged than any par- directed by Adam McKay and stars tween suburban and urban children. cine degree in May. [email protected] or call mencement Exercises. Eric will at- ticular repugnance for tots or canines. Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate and The Summer Opportunity Grants, (802) 656-7875. tend Villanova University in the fall. The good news is that Ferrell doesn’t Peanut. Running time: 91 minutes. 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Merck Chooses Westfield as Site For Commercial By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD – Mark Bodnar of cYclops Productions spoke with The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last Thursday afternoon in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, where a commercial was being filmed for the pharmaceutical firm Merck & Company, Inc. “Westfield was chosen because it is the quintessential Americana kind of backdrop,” said Bodnar. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times He added, “It has a great Main EVEN MORE INVITING…Westfield resident Kathi Olsen revisited the Street and cinematically speak- Quimby Street alleyway of Juxtapose Gallery in Westfield to spruce up the back door with newly painted curtains and signage. Pictured, left to right, are: ing, Mindowaskin Park with its Juxtapose Gallery Proprietor Gerri Gildea and Kathi Olsen. tall trees creates a great depth of Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times field.” SELFLESS SENIORS…What better way to raise money than sell homemade cookies? The sale was part of last Thursday’s quilt Rather than promote one spe- exhibition at the Westfield Senior Housing Corporation. A trio of quilts, pictured, left, were displayed nearby. cific pharmaceutical product or service, the commercial, which is KathiKathi OOlsenlsen CCrreateseates scheduled to air in about a month, Seniors’ Quilts to Warm Pregnant will emphasize, “At Merck, people Seniors’ Quilts to Warm Pregnant come first,” said Bodnar. He added that the commercial MMororee IInvitingnviting DDooroor would reflect “a day in the life of Mothers, Children at Local Facility average people, taking groceries from the back of their cars, using By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN come with nothing,” she said, a Laundromat,” and other com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times FForor JJuxtaposeuxtapose GGalleralleryy “and to have these quilts rep- mon sites such as a school and FForor JJuxtaposeuxtapose GGalleralleryy WESTFIELD – The Center for resents a promise of the fu- driveway. Great Expectations in Somerville, an By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN those walking down Quimby. ture. It really moves them Filming had been done and was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times organization aiding homeless pregnant when they see total strangers expected to continue in other loca- Olsen was up for the task, which women recovering from substance giving something to them un- tions, explained Bodnar. However, WESTFIELD – Six years ago, included painting in some flow- after Westfield resident Kathi abuse and unwed pregnant adolescents, conditionally.” the Westfield shots were only done after Westfield resident Kathi ing salmon-colored curtains on Olsen painted a Tuscan-inspired will benefit from the quilting talents of Formed approximately one on Thursday. the back door and writing the floral mural in the Quimby Street gallery’s name and contact infor- Westfield Senior Housing Corpora- year and five months ago, the In Mindowaskin, cYclops posi- gallery’s name and contact infor- tion (WSHC) residents participating tioned a Kustard King truck where alleyway of Juxtapose Gallery, mation in black script. group began when a quilt Proprietor Gerri Gildea was cau- Gildea said, “The whole thing in a group called “Sew & Sews.” raffle was held to raise money a young male actor was filmed en- joying his ice cream. In lot 1, an tioned that the painting would looks new again and makes the Recreation Director Randi Kass said for the tenants association. probably not weather future ele- that following last Thursday’s quilt ex- MTA (Metropolitan Transit Au- mural even prettier than it was However, the women ments. before.” liked making the thority) bus was parked for an- other scene. “People thought it would fade,” She added that Olsen, who quilts so much that According to Westfield Park- Gildea said on Wednesday after- completed the job in one day, “is they thought it ing Services Director Captain noon during an interview with so into getting the job done. She would be a great idea John Morgan, approximately 60 The Westfield Leader and The is definitely the person to ask if to make their bee of- spaces in municipal lot no. 1 were Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. you want something done ficial. reserved for the shoot, where por- Although she noted that the quickly.” “We really enjoy tions of the commercial were also mural, which includes depictions Olsen is “a multi-talented per- doing it. I always staged. of terra cotta pots and blossom- son” who taught herself the Ital- wanted to quilt. Morgan shared that he would be ing vines and flowers, has “held ian language and enjoys vend- They’re the greatest meeting with executives from an- up spectacularly well,” the back ing Italian handbags, added bunch of women,” said other production company for an door that boasted a quaint hand- Gildea. While she prefers to de- Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times painted note designating the gal- Sew & Sews mem- FABRIC CARDS…Members of “Sew & Sews” upcoming commercial. painted note designating the gal- sign and paint outdoor murals, ber Freda Ferraro. also embellished the fronts of blank greeting cards Unfortunately, the advertising lery name, “started to get grimy.” she has worked on indoor pieces Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We needed to make it stand “And we never by adding fabric flowers. Lois Bartik, left, and firm used by Merck & Co. would “We needed to make it stand in the past. WARMING GIFTS…Crafted with fabrics of com- Dorothy Lynch helped sell some of the unique out more,” said Gildea, adding Juxtapose Gallery is located at forting pastel hues, some of the treasured quilts, fight or argue,” she Dorothy Lynch helped sell some of the unique not authorize permission for Juxtapose Gallery is located at forting pastel hues, some of the treasured quilts, cards they created. that the mural provides the gal- 58 Elm Street, right around the pictured, above, would not only warm the hearts of added with a grin. photography to accompany this 58 Elm Street, right around the lery with wonderful exposure to corner from Olsen’s mural. the mothers at The Center for Great Expectations, “All of our mouths story. but their children as well. After she posted a press release re- are going as fast as our hands.” questing fabric donations for Sew & During the quilt exhibition, the Sews, Kass was amazed to discover how hibition in the foyer of the facility, the women sold cookies at four for $1, as many contributions were made. quilts would be delivered today to the well as handmade greeting cards adorned “We received 25 boxes of 100 per- Provocative Young Fine Artist Fromtling center. with fabric flowers. Four small cards cent cotton fabric from a generous “We wanted to do something more were $2 per bundle (tied with pink anonymous donor,” who, Kass later personal than donating the quilts to a ribbon) or $2.25 for each large card. noted, lost her husband in the terrorist large hospital,” said Sew & Sews “We’ll make more next week,” said attacks on September 11, 2001. To Turn Attention Toward Filmmaking Founder Jean DiJoseph, who started to Ferraro. The WSHC community and board By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT clude finishing college and adding at club using her own money to purchase Sew & Sews members include Jean rooms remain stocked to the brim with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fabric. least one notable project to his résumé. DiJoseph, Mary Bemis, Angela fabric. However, Kass said donations WESTFIELD — Recent Westfield Ultimately, he would like to direct Roseann Cervelli, Program Director Catalano, Florence DePasquale, Freda are still sought. Fabric must be 100 High School (WHS) graduate Steven films and he acknowledges that his at The Center for Great Expectations, Ferraro, Dorothy Lynch, Phoebe Leedy, percent cotton, which is suitable for Fromtling is a man of many talents. varied skills will certainly come in told The Westfield Leader and The Lillian Schraegle, Lois Bartik and Anne baby quilts. Born and raised in Westfield, this in- handy. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that she Woodhull. Outside consultants include To contact the WSHC or to make dustrious young artist refuses to limit His parents, two sisters and one is impressed by the generosity of the Ellen Draney, Carol Mastroianni and donations, please call (908) 233-5898, himself to just one artistic outlet. brother have always been very support- senior citizens. Brian Stanton, who cuts the fabric for visit 1133 Boynton Avenue in Westfield His acrylic painting, “The Overdose,” ive, as well as a small circle of other “Most of the women who come here the ladies. or e-mail [email protected]. was featured in the 2004 Westfield artistic individuals from the area that Schools District Art Show. The recipi- Steven has worked with. ent of a Parent, Teacher, Student Orga- He has joined forces with fellow nization Award, Steven is passionate artist and former Westfield resident Dr. Mark about many different styles of art. A Alexa Rose in producing a new website, Dentist Comes Clean painter, sculptor and writer, he most which will feature various styles of art, Albertson’s Gallery recently has devoted his talent to photo including prints and T-shirt screening. emulsion and screening. All Photos Courtesy of Dr. Mark Albertson “Anything we can sell,” he laughed. On Oil Painting Talent “I’ll get started on one project,” he The site will include artwork by both On Oil Painting Talent told The Westfield Leader and The Alexa and Steven. Be sure to check it By MARYLOU MORANO been painting for at least 20 years Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, “but out at www.machine3.com. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times then something else will catch my in- Steven Fromtling and finds landscapes to be his favor- terest and I will move on to something He has written several short stories WESTFIELD — Most people ite subjects. and screenplays and is very interested in don’t look forward to visiting the entirely different.” Duo to Take Dancing “I enjoy painting things that hold Self-taught for the most part, Steven stop-motion photography. Currently, dentist, but Mark Albertson’s pa- meaning for myself and my Project Green Light, which allows aspir- To Pool, Jazz Night; tients actually have participated in WHS art classes. Ironi- family,” he continued. “I cally, it was his history teacher, Dan ing filmmakers to submit scripts to an something pleasant find it to be a way to memo- Farabaugh, who had the strongest in- online contest with a chance at directing New TV Season Set to associate with the rialize something we have fluence on him. their own movie, and the Sundance WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- experience. An oil seen or done.” “Farabaugh is an interesting charac- Film Festival beckon. dents John Russitano and Kara painter, Albertson Albertson is currently ter. In a roundabout way, he encour- “My biggest problem with getting Shovlin, the hosts of the television exhibits his paintings backing to do a film is that my stan- working on a picture of the “Westfield Train Station” aged my artistic endeavors more than dance instruction program, “Make in a gallery in his of- porch and walkway of anyone else,” he said. dards are much higher than my means. You Wanna Dance,” will perform fice. Monticello titled While still interested in fine art, I’m a perfectionist, I suppose.” during “Family Night” at Westfield A practicing dentist “Monticello.” The day he Steven will be a film production major When asked what sort of advice he Memorial Pool on Friday, July 30. in Westfield for the first viewed this scene was at Ithaca College in New York this fall. would give to aspiring artists, Steven The duo will also perform swing last 30 years, hazy and rainy. He will minor in scriptwriting and replied, “Keep yourselves inspired. It is dancing in front of Bombay in down- Albertson finds paint- “It made everything look continue to take classes in painting and so easy to get lazy.” town Westfield during Sweet Sounds His goals for the next few years in- ing an enjoyable way Mark Albertson different,” said the artist, sculpture. Downtown on Tuesday, August 31. to spend his free time. who especially seeks cre- “Make You Wanna Dance” is “It is a great satisfaction to create ative ways to use light and dark in Verdict to Rock Echo Lake currently being filmed at Scotch a successful work of art, to see some- any combination of scenery. As a Verdict to Rock Echo Lake Plains-Fanwood High School and thing turn into a work of beauty,” result, the weather that day has produced by Bill McMeekan. The he explained, adding that there is “toned down” the painting, he ex- “The Haircut” With Catchy Reggae Tunes plained. A member of the Westfield Art COUNTY – Union County’s free Lake Park. Lawn chairs, blankets and pic- Association (WAA) for five years, Summer Arts Festival concert series will nic baskets are encouraged. A refreshment Albertson received the organization’s continue on Wednesday, July 28, at 7:30 stand will be available at approximately p.m. with a performance by Verdict, a 6:30 p.m. 2003 Betty Rappold Award, which reggae music group, at Echo Lake Park, on In case of rain, concerts will move to given in memory of the long-time the border of Cranford High WAA member, for his painting of a Westfield and School, which is lo- building on Benefit Street in Provi- Mountainside. cated on West End dence, RI on the Brown Campus The free concert is Place off Springfield titled “Benefit Street.” presented by the Avenue in Cranford. The dentist/artist finds the true Union County Board For up-to-date con- test of painting lies in the pro- of Chosen Freehold- cert and rain informa- cess. ers and sponsored by tion, please call the De- “It’s a challenge to decide what to Wachovia Bank. partment of Parks and Verdict consists of Recreation’s 24-Hour paint, to get started and to work Roland Richards, Hotline at (908) 352- through until the end,” he said. Johnny Youth, 8410 after 3 p.m. on Kara Shovlin and John Russitano “The middle of a painting is the Marcelino Thompson the day of the concerts. most challenging,” he continued, and Raga. The other free con- “Prospect Hill” adding that this is the point where “Camden, Maine” “Verdict returns to certs in the Summer program airs on Westfield’s Chan- he doesn’t know if he will like what is our Summer Arts Fes- Arts Festival series in- nel TV-36 and Scotch Plains’ also satisfaction in the apprecia- being created. tival with plenty of clude: Channel TV-34. Russitano told The Westfield Leader tion of his art by others. “At this point the painting can fans eager to hear Verdict members Roland Richards, • August 4 – Sensa- Johnny Youth, Marcelino Thomp- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “My patients look forward to either cause excitement or agony,” he them again,” said Johnny Youth, Marcelino Thomp- tional Soul Cruisers; Freeholder Chairman son and Raga. Times that past shows will run their visits to my office and to explained. • August 11 – The seeing what’s new in the gal- Angel Estrada. “Their Ed Palermo Big Band throughout September, but October Albertson’s paintings are created in appearances in previous years at Echo with Rob Paparozzi in a tribute to Blues programming will be entirely new. lery.” the basement of his Westfield home Lake Park were well received and their legends Paul Butterfield and Mike “There is a possibility that some A graduate of The School of Den- where he is able to maximize light show on July 28 will be one of the high- Bloomfield; of the staff members from Scotch tal Medicine at Tufts University in and space. He and his wife, Ellen, lights of the summer concert series.” • August 18 – Joe Bonanno & The Plains-Fanwood High School might Medford, Mass., Albertson is have three sons, Joshua, Jason and All Summer Arts Festival concerts are Godsons of Soul, plus Captain Hawker & show their two left feet in some of mostly a self-taught artist. He has Jacob. “Lee Barn” held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The All-Stars; and the episodes,” said Russitano. at the Springfield Avenue-end of Echo • August 25 – The Party Dolls.