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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS BOE Hears From Parents, Superintendent on Class Size By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN the next school year will be the fifth Schools. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader grade at McKinley Elementary Next, the board began to discuss Tuesday night’s meeting of the School, where officials anticipate two eighth grade sports by reviewing a Westfield Board of Education revolved sections of 24 students. Yet, in the summary of the issue thus far, noting around the heated debate between second grade, McKinley School has that the issue is now whether to cre- parents and board members about the smallest projected class size, with ate a more competitive program, or a class size at the elementary level. three sections of 17 pupils. more inclusive intramural one. As Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dr. Foley also demonstrated that After hearing from each member of William Foley revealed, the class the basic considerations for the for- the board, there was a vote in which size policy states that the “range mation of classes are: “the grade the members decided to direct Dr. should be between 18 and 25; the Foley to work on a project that lower range should be in the pri- would have girl’s field hockey in mary grades (K-3) and the higher “We have the money, we have the fall, winter wrestling, and range in the upper grades; ac- intramurals in the spring. count for learning disabled stu- the space, what’s the issue?,” In other business, the board dents who are mainstreamed in - Comments from began its meeting early in order academic areas; and provide space members of the public during the to allow for a small reception for for art and music.” meeting of the Westfield Board of Ed. the winners of the annual Opti- Currently, the projected class mist Award from the Optimist size for 2003-2004 in grades K-5 Club of Westfield. are all within the allowed range. Dr. level; the educational needs of each The award recognizes two interme- Foley projects the largest class for student in each class; the total num- diate level teachers each year, honor- ber of students in the grade; the ing one teacher from Edison and one availability of classroom and other teacher from Roosevelt who maintains Temple Parking areas for instruction; the number of “an optimist outlook in the commu- staff available; the number of nity” and praises their commitment to Meeting Postponed mainstreamed special education stu- teaching. This year, the recipients are Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader dents; and other relevant factors.” Robert Hild and Karen Lust. SILLY SEASON BEGINS…Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas, second from right, held his campaign kick off party The third special meeting of on Saturday night. Pictured from left are: Former Mayor Tom Jardim holding Nate, Karen Jardim, Councilman Haas, the Westfield Board of Adjust- The timing of this decision is due The board finished the meeting and Campaign Manager and the evening’s hostess Ayse Wronski. Other notables present were Democratic Chairman ment, which was scheduled to to teacher contracts, which were so- with regular business matters and Ken Rotter, Fourth Ward Democrat Councilman Lawrence Goldman, School Board President Arlene Gardner, Board continue the hearing for Temple lidified on May 15, said Dr. Foley. will reconvene on Tuesday, June 3. of Adjustment Member Reid Edles and former Third Ward Democrat Councilwoman Claire Lazarowitz. Emanu-El’s request for a 170- The issue at Franklin Elementary space parking lot, was postponed School arose in the downsizing from from Thursday, May 15, due to a five to four sections in grade four. Dr. death in the family of attorney Foley said that this was not the result of MS Borough Council Approves $8.22 Million Jim Flynn. one of these teachers leaving on sab- Mr. Flynn represents UNITE batical. Furthermore, “it’s an issue of (United Neighbors Investigating equity, not space at Franklin - keeping Temple Expansion). a section would mean no art room.” Budget for 2003 With 2.92 Point Tax Increase According to Colleen Mayer, Meanwhile, the public argued for By MARY RONK final budget, allowing for any addi- on Wednesday, June 11, with a rain 7.D, Lot 41, 1091 Bristol Rd and Secretary to the Board of Ad- an increased section at Franklin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader justment, the next meeting has School, rejecting the decrease from tional questions from the council as date scheduled for Thursday, June Block 23.C Lot 26, 187 Mill Lane In a public hearing this past Tues- well as the community. 12. The council also passed a resolu- yet to be scheduled. five to four. They expressed the over- day night, Councilmen William Lane For more information, please all sentiment of, “We have the money, The council set the 2003 budget The council will purchase bonds tion authorizing an agreement with stepped in as acting Mayor for Mayor for the borough at $8,224,026.33. for Deerfield School Valedictorian Garden State Fireworks for the contact Ms. Mayer at (908) 789- we have the space, what’s the issue?” Robert Viglianti who was not present 4100, extension no. 602. The total 2002 budget was and Salutatorian for the 2003 gradu- July 4th fireworks display, for Others raised concern for class size at the meeting. at Wilson Elementary and McKinley $8,213,719.10, for a total increase of ation class. $15,000. Councilmen Lane announced the $10,307.14. Stephanie Hurewitz has been ap- The council also approved ordi- The total miscellaneous revenue pointed as an alternate representa- nance 1059-2003 on second reading for 2003 is $1,794,103.90 compared tive to the Union County Commu- to amend Chapter1X, Section 9-1.3, Westfield Police Will Celebrate to $1,945,634.84 in 2002. This rep- nity Development Revenue Sharing Paragraph h, which changes the fee resents a decrease of $151,530.94 in Committee. for continued certificate of occu- revenues for the 2003 budget year. The borough will sell four police pancy. The major revenue shortfalls are state vehicles. Lastly, the council passed ordi- Centennial With Open House aid dollars and interest earned on The council also passed a resolu- nance 1060-2003, a bond ordinance investments. tion authorizing the establishment of authorizing the purchase of a fire By LAUREN S. PASS their computer records systems. Also on display will be evidence The 2003 budget represents a tax a petty cash fund in the Construc- truck for the sum of $600,000. A Specially Written for The Westfield Leader As part of the Juvenile Bureau and from famous cases such as the John rate increase of 2.92 tax points which tion/Building Department. public hearing will be held on this On Sunday, June 8, from noon to 5 the community policing initiative, List murder case, area burglary rings according to the council, allows the The borough will also apply for ordinance next month. p.m. the Westfield Police Depart- Westfield’s newest police officers, and more serious accidents. borough to maintain the quality of recycling tonnage grants. The next meeting for the council is ment will celebrate its 100th anni- the Explorers Post, will also be In the chief’s office will be a dis- service while holding the line on The council passed a resolution a work session; scheduled for Tues- versary with an open house at their present at the event. These Junior play of the former police chiefs and increased spending. for a tax appeal settlement for Block day, June 10. headquarters and a fair in Police, have been through the acad- a history of the department, includ- According to Borough Clerk Judy Mindowaskin Park. emy, and are working with the rest of ing original police blotters. Ostey the final numbers have not “There will be something for ev- the Westfield Police Department. “The old blotters are interesting been certified by the county, and the eryone in the family at the open “They are a really enthusiastic because you can really see how much breakdown of dollars per assessed house and fair,” said Police Chief Council OKs Capital group of kids,” said Chief Tracy. Westfield has changed,” said Chief home value are not yet available. Bernard Tracy. “Having the residents The Detective Bureau will be dem- Tracy. “In 1903 Westfield still had a in (the headquarters) is a part of Another topic of discussion was onstrating finger printing and crime lot of farms, so calls were for things led by Mountainside resident, John community policing. It’s important scene investigation techniques. like a cow in the road and stolen for the residents to understand and Shackelford of Sunny Brooke Lane. Budget; Right Turn Chief Tracy told The Westfield chickens.” Mr. Shackelford asked for clarifica- be a part of what we do.” Leader, “when I was a young cop all The fair will include pony rides, a The Police Department has gone the store owners knew me down- DJ, two moonwalks, a slide, food, tion from the borough regarding an from a force of six men in 1903 to a town, and so did the kids. It’s impor- and free balloons and frisbees. article, which ran in The Star-Ledger Only at Shackamaxon force of 59 men and women in blue. tant that we develop these relation- A donated bicycle will also be on May 18. During the open house the Traffic ships with the community so that the raffled off and the money from the “Retiring Workers and Their By LAUREN S. PASS A resolution was passed awarding Bureau will demonstrate the new residents know they can approach raffle will benefit community polic- Golden Send-Offs”, was the lead ar- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader a contract to Wilbur Smith Associ- BMW motorcycles, radar and the you.” ing. ticle in the Union Edition. The ar- On Tuesday night, the Westfield ates for traffic calming studies. breathalyzer test. The Records Bu- Along with these demonstrations, The Union County Police Depart- ticle listed retirement benefits of Town Council approved their $1.97 Second Ward Republican Coun- reau will demonstrate their new digi- all of the weapons that the depart- ment has also been invited to bring municipal, school and county em- million capital budget on second cilman and Chairman of the Trans- tal mugshot system, reverse 911 and ment is trained in will be on display. their mobile crime scene unit. ployees. reading. portation, Parking and Traffic (TPT) Mr. Shackelford questioned the Second Ward Republican Coun- Committee Rafael Betancourt stated, borough specifically on municipal cilman Matthew Albano abstained that a lot of areas in town are request- employees since the council has no from voting on the budget. ing traffic calming and that the hir- governing power on school or county The capital budget includes ing of the firm will provide the town employees. $120,000 for a parking lot behind the with the expertise it needs. He said According to The Ledger, National Guard Armory, $60,000 for that Woodland Avenue and other Mountainside had a $247,686.00 carpet replacement at the Westfield streets on the south side of town will bank of funds for unused sick and Memorial Library, over $200,000 in be on the agenda to work on. vacation days. Mr. Shackelford’s equipment for the Police Depart- Councilman Betancourt stated that concern was that this amount seemed ment, $50,000 to update the cur- TPT plans to meet with Wilbur Smith high compared to other boroughs rently shelved plans to revamp Me- in June. and towns in Union County morial Park, and many other projects. Lastly, the council passed an ordi- (Westfield $442,031, Berkeley The council also approved a nance on first reading to amend the Heights 0, Garwood 0) that were $25,000 expense for the design and Town Code for a right turn only around the same size as improvements to their website driving restriction at the corner of Mountainside. through the DWC. Shackamaxon Drive and Rahway Councilman Paul Mirabelli ex- Mayor Gregory McDermott wanted Avenue when proceeding West on plained that these dollars represent to remind residents and the members Shackamaxon. accrued sick and vacation time for of the Town Council that the Town’s The council had previously had an the full time police department only. Memorial Day Parade will be held on ordinance on their agenda, which This benefit enables an officer to Monday, May 26. Opening ceremo- would only prohibit left hand turns “bank” these days from year to year. nies will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the from that side of Shackamaxon, but This benefit was negotiated into the Monument to Veterans of World War I. would not prevent cars from going union contract. The borough is in the In other business, the council passed straight. process of negotiating this year’s a resolution confirming assessments It was stated at a previous council contract and could not specifically for those property owners who are meeting that though this intersection mention the details of those discus- being charged for work done with does not have a high volume of traf- sions. curbing and sidewalk replacement. fic, it does have a high number of A resolution was approved autho- The council also passed a resolu- accidents. rizing the eighth grade pool party at tion to approve the demolition of a The council then went into closed the Mountainside Community Pool house at 415 Topping Hill Road. session to discuss a real estate matter PAGE INDEX regarding 422 East Broad Street. Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 The council will hold their next CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT?…The house pictured, located at 1000 Sunny Slope Drive, is being cited for multiple Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 conference meeting on Tuesday, May building violations by the Borough of Mountainside. The borough is now entering into litigation with owner John Banic. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 27 at 8 p.m. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New County Police Department Headquarters, And Forensics Lab Scheduled to Open in 2004

By LAUREN S. PASS says Union County Police Chief Avenue and will house the Union will house the Union County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Daniel Vaniska. County Prosecutor’s Office Com- Prosecutor’s office forensics lab, COUNTY -- The Union County The steel portion is running ahead munications and Forensics Units, which performs many tasks includ- Police Department is constructing a of schedule and the project is ex- the Union County Police Depart- ing the analysis of controlled dan- new forensics lab and headquarters pected to be finished in October or ment and the Union County Emer- gerous substances and DNA testing. on North Avenue in Westfield. November of 2004. gency Management Office. According to Chief Vaniska, that Ground was broken on the $11 The building, designed by The Upon completion of the new build- department is now “cramped” in million, 51,209 square foot build- Musial Group of Mountainside, calls ing, the present structure will be 4,000 square feet. ing in October of 2002. The bad for the construction of a three-story, demolished and replaced by a 9,581 The building will also house the winter weather has the project ap- masonry clad police and forensics square foot Emergency Vehicle Stor- county Office of Emergency Man- proximately three months behind facility. The building will be con- age Building. agement (OEM), which includes a schedule, but “they’re cooking now,” structed on the site located on North “These are exciting times for us,” communications division as well as said Chief Vaniska who is currently the hazardous materials (Hazmat) operating his department in approxi- team. mately 4,000 square feet of space. According to the chief, the plans The new building will offer them are to demolish the current building Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader approximately 14,000 square feet and build garages for the large ve- OOPS…Mari McDevitt of the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains shows a hicles including the mobile com- caring smile when noticing the goof by the printer for their 2002-2003 Commu- on the second floor. nity Date Calendar. She is shown holding the correct version of the 2004 The new building will also in- mand center, and bomb squad ve- calendar which can be affixed over the error on the inside back cover. Please call clude jail cells, which the county hicles, most of which are now kept Mari at (908) 233-6513 for your repair kit. police currently don’t have at the outside or offsite. Westfield facility. Right now all Chief Vaniska said that the plans prisoners have to be transported to are shaping up to look like the draw- WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER the Union County jail in Eliza- ings and that the new building will beth. be aesthetically pleasing to the RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER The third floor of the building neighborhood. StatisticsStatistics for for Four Week Weeks Ending Ending Nov. May 16, 10, 2002 2003 Author Gordon Korman First Call: Second Call: Third Call: Nature of Call: Visits Franklin Students Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 19 6 2 WESTFIELD — Gordon Korman, With book titles that include “No Airway Obstruction 1 1 award-winning author of more than More Dead Dogs,” “The 6th Grade Allergic Reaction 3 1 30 children’s books, visited with stu- Nickname Game” and “Nose Pick- Behavioral Disorder 5 dents at Franklin Elementary School ers from Outer Space,” Mr. Kormon’s Bleeding/Hemorrhage 11 5 1 in Westfield on April 25. humorous novels and book series Burns 2 1 Mr. Korman addressed small appeal strongly to an elementary groups of fourth and fifth grade stu- school audience. Cardiac Arrest 1 2 dents in the Franklin School library He told the students that he wrote Cardiac Related 10 2 as part of Visiting Author Day, spon- his first book, “This Can’t Be Hap- Chest Injury 3 1 1 sored by the Franklin Parent Teacher pening at MacDonald Hall,” when Diabetic Related (potential) 3 1 Organization (PTO). he was only 12 years old. D.O.A. 1 This was Franklin School’s sec- Mr. Korman spent his lunchtime ond Visiting Author Day in April; talking with students specially se- Gastro-Intestinal Distress 13 5 1 earlier this month, the PTO arranged lected from their classrooms to meet General Illness 6 1 1 for author Margie Palatini to visit with him. He also autographed Heat/Cold Related 1 with the younger students in kinder- children’s books that they had pur- Lift Assist 9 2 garten through third grade. chased for the occasion. OB/GYN 1 Other Injury 5 Other 5 1 Respiratory Distress 19 3 1 Drawing Courtesy of The Musial Group Seizure 4 3 1 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader GOING UP…Currently under construction, the Union County Police Depart- Spinal Injury 7 1 1 ment will have a new headquarters and forensics lab by the end of 2004 next to Stroke/CVA 4 their current headquarters on North Avenue in Westfield. Substance Abuse (potential) 4 Suspected Fracture 11 3 1 Syncope 3 1 Unconscious 5 3 Douglas M. Fasciale Other 10 TOTALS 77 16 0 Paramedics 52 (first call); 18 (second call); 4 (third call) = 74 Certified Civil Trial Attorney Driver - Assisted 0 (first call); 1 (second call); 1 (third call) = 2 by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Fire Dept. - Assisted 0 (first call); 1 (second call); 0 (third call) = 1 Mutual Aid to Westfield 0 (first call); 0 (second call); 1 (third call) = 1 Genesis Eldercare 16 (first call); 7 (second call); 0 (third call) = 23 Concentrating in personal injury LITERARY GENIUS…Gordon Korman, children’s book author, visited Senior Citizen Complex 15 (first call); 2 (second call); 0 (third call) = 17 Franklin Elementary School students in Westfield as part of the Parent- Sunrise Assisted Living 5 (first call); 0 (second call); 1 (third call) = 6 and malpractice cases. Teacher Organization-sponsored Visiting Author’s Day. Out-of-Town Mutual Aid 8 (first call); 1 (second call); 0 (third call) = 9 Total Calls: 209 JOIN THE SQUAD!! 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Area Navy Veterans 2003 Tax Ballot County Police Dept. Headquarters, Question Illegal Forensics Lab Will Open in 2004 To Lead SP-F Parade By FRED ROSSI Specially Written for The Times By LAUREN S. PASS that department is now “cramped” build garages for the large vehicles Last November’s non-binding Specially Written for The Times in 4,000 square feet. including the mobile command cen- ballot referendum in Scotch The Union County Police Depart- The building will also house the ter, and bomb squad vehicles, most On Memorial Day Plains on whether to hold a con- ment is constructing a new forensics county Office of Emergency Man- of which are now kept outside or stitutional convention to reform lab and headquarters on North Av- agement (OEM), which includes a offsite. By BILL SHEPPARD Donald, and a daughter, Lesley Axt property taxes appears to have enue in Westfield. communications division as well as Chief Vaniska said that the plans Specially Written for The Times Fleshman. William was a corrections been against state law. Ground was broken on the $11 the hazardous materials (Hazmat) are shaping up to look like the draw- Two World War II Navy Veterans, officer for Union County at the time of The New Jersey State League million, 51,209 square foot build- team. ings and that the new building will be Carl Axt of Fanwood and Paul his death. The County retired their of Municipalities, which last year ing in October of 2002. The bad According to the chief, the plans are aesthetically pleasing to the neigh- Montalbano of Scotch Plains, will be son’s badge when he died of cancer. had encouraged local govern- winter weather has the project ap- to demolish the current building and borhood. the Grand Marshals for this year’s When Mr. Axt serves as Grand ments to consider placing such a proximately three months behind Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Marshal this year, he will be intro- referendum on their 2002 bal- schedule, but “they’re cooking now,” Day Parade on Monday, May 26. duced by his grandson, Richard lots as a way of publicizing and says Union County Police Chief The Times of Scotch Plains- Fleishman, a senior at Scotch Plains- demonstrating public support for Daniel Vaniska. Fanwood visited the veterans at their Fanwood High School who will be on a property tax relief convention, The steel portion is running ahead suburban homes last week to get duty at the parade with DECA. Just recently advised mayors across of schedule and the project is ex- their reflections upon their service to like his military service with his brother, the state that such questions are pected to be finished in October or their country nearly 60 years ago. this year’s parade is all in the family. banned by N.J.S.A. 19:37-1. November of 2004. Mr. Axt hasn’t missed marching in The second of the community’s In addition, the State Supreme The building, designed by The the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Court has ruled, in cases heard in Musial Group of Mountainside, calls Day parade for more than 25 years. 1989 and 1990 that questions for the construction of a three-story, “Even when I was ill battling can- presented to voters through the masonry clad police and forensics cer, I managed to be there to march in non-binding referendum process facility. The building will be con- memory of those who paid the ulti- are limited to those issues that structed on the site located on North mate sacrifice,” The World War II are under local jurisdiction. Avenue and will house the Union Navy veteran told The Times. The Scotch Plains Township County Prosecutor’s Office Commu- “He wouldn’t miss that,” added Council discussed the matter nications and Forensics Units, the Angela, his wife of 49 years. briefly at a recent conference Union County Police Department and This year, Mr. Axt was chosen to meeting; with Township Man- the Union County Emergency Man- be one of two Grand Marshals for the ager Thomas Atkins expressing agement Office. annual parade. some bemusement that the Upon completion of the new build- “My twin brother Louis and I en- township’s referendum had made ing, the present structure will be listed in the Navy when we turned it onto the ballot despite the ap- demolished and replaced by a 9,581 17, it was our duty. We were called to parent prohibition. square foot Emergency Vehicle Stor- active duty during my senior year of Last summer, the council had age Building. high school. I got my high school approved adding the referendum “These are exciting times for us,” diploma in the mail. I hadn’t even to the local ballot, which also said Chief Vaniska who is currently begun to shave. I had my first shave included races for U.S. Senate operating his department in approxi- and House of Representatives, mately 4,000 square feet of space. three seats on the Union County The new building will offer them Board of Chosen Freeholders and approximately 14,000 square feet on other county seats as well as the second floor. three local council seats. The new building will also include Township voters approved the jail cells, which the county police referendum by a four-to-one currently don’t have at the Westfield margin. facility. Right now all prisoners have The County Clerk always first to be transported to the Union County reviews ballots before the county jail in Elizabeth. prints them several weeks prior The third floor of the building to an election. Mr. Atkins said will house the Union County the ballot question obviously Prosecutor’s office forensics lab, slipped past county officials un- Drawing Courtesy of The Musial Group which performs many tasks includ- David B. Corbin for The Times familiar with the fact that such a ing the analysis of controlled dan- GOING UP…Currently under construction, the Union County Police Depart- referendum was against state law. gerous substances and DNA test- ment will have a new headquarters and forensics lab by the end of 2004 next to ing. According to Chief Vaniska, their current headquarters on North Avenue in Westfield. SP Council Reviews Sewer Use By Nonprofits;

Bill Sheppard for The Times Schedules Discussion on Parking Around HS LEADING THE WAY…Carl Axt, bottom, of Fanwood and Paul Montalbano, top, of Scotch Plains will be the Grand Marshals for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood By FRED ROSSI thin, as is the case with most commu- use 13,000 gallons daily. had included commercial, business Memorial Day Parade. Specially Written for The Times nities, the Mayor said in January that In his report, Mr. Gottko estimated and apartment operations rather than while in the Navy,” he said. “Greatest Generation” Parade Grand An initiative to perhaps charge “it doesn’t seem fair to burden resi- that nonprofit groups put about only nonprofits. It’s likely that Mr. Mr. Axt and his brother served to- Marshal is Mr. Montalbano, who nonprofit entities in Scotch Plains dential taxpayers” with the costs of 145,000 gallons of water per day into Gottko will be asked to provide wa- gether aboard the USS Savannah CLU spent four years in the United States for their sewer use may have stalled sewer services for local nonprofits. the systems operated by the Rahway ter usage figures for apartments and 42, training Naval Academy midship- Navy beginning his tour of duty also after figures provided to the Town- Another option, he said at the time, Valley Sewerage Authority and the condominiums in Scotch Plains be- men how to fire the ship’s guns. “I was as a 17 year old, reporting for duty on ship Council showed that the costs to would be for everyone in Scotch Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage fore the council decides what if any assigned on the port side of the ship New Year’s Eve of 1942. the township—and more specifically, Plains to pay a separate sewer bill Authority, which provide treatment action to take. and my brother manned the starboard “I was called to service after en- the taxpayers—were less than an- rather than including it in the prop- and processing services for Scotch In another matter, the council will gun. We needed to have my Mom sign listing during my second year of ticipated. Earlier this year, the coun- erty tax, something that would re- Plains property owners. On an an- likely take action next month to re- a waiver and get special permission high school when I turned 17. Since cil had initial discussions about the duce the township budget by more nual basis, that figure is about 53 strict parking in the neighborhood from the Navy for us to serve together I had experience as a kid working as idea of charging such a fee. than $1 million—the fees the local million gallons. With a cost to the around Scotch Plains-Fanwood High on the same ship because of the Navy’s a baker’s helper with Pechter’s Bread At the time, Mayor Martin Marks, government paid to RVSA and township of $418.22 per million gal- School. Residents in that area have Sullivan Brothers Law.” Company, the Navy sent me to cooks noting that township residents don’t PARSA last year. lons of water, the annual cost to the complained about students parking After serving in the Navy, Mr. Axt and bakers school,” Mr. Montalbano receive separate sewer bills, which At its conference meeting on Tues- township is slightly over $22,000 per their cars on the streets during the went on to be a brewmaster at said. are instead incorporated into prop- day night, the council discussed a year. school day, a problem that escalated Ballantine Beer for 23 years and then “First, I was sent to a Navy Seabee erty tax bill, said that, since non- report from Township Engineer Ed- Admitting that he expected the during this school year as construc- worked for the Borough of Fanwood’s base in Mississippi where we had to profit entities are exempt from taxa- ward Gottko that estimated the dollar figure to be “significantly tion at the school lessened the num- Recreation Department. With over feed 5,500 men a day. The recipes tion, “the rest of the town is picking amount of water put into the system higher,” Mayor Marks said he was in ber of available parking spaces on 25 years of volunteering for the local were in gallons rather than ounces,” up the cost” of the water put into by some of the larger nonprofits in no hurry to make any decisions on school property. American Legion, Mr. Axt served as he said. sewer system by groups such as the Scotch Plains. the matter, which would ultimately The council would like to enact a Post Commander five times, Union Mr. Montalbano went on to be one Scotch Plains-Fanwood YMCA, the The YMCA and JCC are the two require changes in local ordinances. new parking ordinance soon so that County Commander, and remains of the youngest Second Class Petty Jewish Community Center, the Union largest users, at about 35,000 gallons A similar report conducted several signs can be in place by the time the active in support of veterans issues to Officers in the Navy at the time and County Vocational-Technical School, of water per day. The Vo-Tech School years ago had found a much higher 2003-2004 school year begins in this day. served aboard the USS Balduck APD the county Police Academy and uses about 25,000 gallons while dollar cost, but Township Manager September. In the meantime, school Mr. and Mrs. Axt had three children, 132 whose precarious mission was churches. Union Catholic High School and the Thomas Atkins said the earlier study officials will be notified of the com- sons William, who is deceased, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 With township finances stretched nursing home on Raritan Road each was a more comprehensive one that ing changes. Arab Student Aid International, Scholarship Organization, Becomes Stunted by War in Iraq

By MARIA WOEHR “Reaction to Arab students is too and Arab donors who gave to organiza- and long time member of the Rotary Specially Written for The Times delicate now because of recent events tion have quit giving donations. Club, experienced first hand when he The recent war on Iraq has crippled and radical individuals in Arab coun- “When I first started the organiza- received a scholarship to study at Indi- a Scotch Plains organization helping tries,” Mr. Qutub told The Scotch tion 26 years ago, donations totaled ana State University 50 years ago. Arab students seek a college educa- Plains-Fanwood Times. a million dollars, now we are receiv- “By helping others receive the tion. Reactions became so demanding ing little if any contributions fund education I received, I have fulfilled Arab Student Aid International, a after 9/11 that Mr. Qutub’s scholar- scholarships,” says Mr. Qutub. my dreams,” he said. non-profit organization, has served ship program was even searched by More than 24 million dollars worth Mr. Qutub believes the opportuni- as a gateway for more than 17,000 the FBI for any terrorist connections of scholarships have been distrib- ties an American education offers Middle Eastern students to further with no avail. uted since 1976. are irreplaceable. While still living their education in the United States Mr. Qutub commented, “It was un- However, this year the organiza- in the Middle East, he helped his and around the world. derstandable that we were searched. tion had no other option but to dip brother receive a scholarship to an The international scholarship pro- Many organizations were because the into their disappearing savings to American university by writing a gram collects donations from indi- government is trying to keep the coun- open up educational opportunities to letter to Mr. Maytag; CEO of the viduals internationally to provide fi- try safe. What happened was by radi- Arab youth. popular appliance brand name. nancial aid to qualifying students. cal individuals, not just Arabs.” Opportunities Palestinian-born Jo- “I could not believe he wrote back That gateway is now being threat- The rash of sentiments and the seph Qutub, now a Fanwood resident CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ened says founder Joseph Qutub, by dragging economy has left the Arab anti-Arab sentiments in the United Student Aid International with virtu- PAGE INDEX Maria Woehr for The Times States and anti-American sentiments ally no donations to fund the ever- Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDER…Joseph Qutub, the founder of Arab Student Aid in the Middle East stirred up from 9/ increasing amount of applicants. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 International, a scholarship organization in Scotch Plains, holds a piece of 11 and the recent war in Iraq. Mr. Qutub says even Middle Eastern Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 artwork depicting Palestine. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Bartholomew Principal Honored With STAR Award SCOTCH PLAINS — Sister leader who has provided a faith- Louise Lauretti, principal of St. filled academic environment.” Bartholomew Interparochial School Sister Lauretti is a member of the in Scotch Plains, received the STAR Order of the Religious Teacher (Staff, Teachers, Admin- Filippini based in istrators Recognition) Morristown. Having Award of the Archdiocese served as a principal for of Newark at a special cer- over 35 years in various emony in Sacred Heart Catholic schools in New Cathedral in Newark on Jersey and Connecticut, May 7. she has been principal of The STAR Award is a St. Bartholomew School special honor instituted by since 1997. the Archdiocese of New- She is a former member ark School Office. Sixty of the Board of Directors members of the of Villa Victoria Academy Archdiocesan educational Sister Louise Lauretti in Trenton, and has ac- Horace Corbin for The Times institutions who have tively worked in numer- SEEDLING PLANTERS…The Environmental Club of Park Middle School in OOPS…Mari McDevitt of the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains shows a shown outstanding service, dedica- ous parishes for the Religious Re- Scotch Plains hold the tree seedlings they potted for the Fanwood Arbor Day caring smile when noticing the goof by the printer for their 2002-2003 Commu- Program, which was held on May 2 on the front lawn of Borough Hall. nity Date Calendar. She is shown holding the correct version of the 2004 tion, and impact on the mission of tirement Fund. calendar which can be affixed over the error on the inside back cover. Please call fostering religious and academic for- During her tenure at St. Mari at (908) 233-6513 for your repair kit. mation of students were acknowl- Bartholomew Interparochial School, edged. which serves 226 students in grades School Environmental Club Archbishop John Joseph Myers kindergarten through eight, the Metzger to Spend Summer presented Sister Louise with the school was accredited by the Middle award in honor of “her competent States Association of Colleges and Helps Celebrate Arbor Day and dedicated service as a school Schools. Researching at Lafayette SCOTCH PLAINS – When the Environmental Club at Park Middle FANWOOD – Trustee Scholarship top applicants, Trustees Scholars Borough of Fanwood held its annual School were present for the festivi- recipient Matthew Metzger of Fanwood, receive an annual minimum scholar- Arbor Day program on the front lawn ties. who has completed his sophomore year ship of $7,500 (totaling $30,000 over Local Navy Veterans to Lead of Borough Hall, members of the Earlier in April, the club, under at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., will four years) or a grant in the full the guidance of science teacher Peggy participate in a summer-long research amount of their demonstrated need SP-F Memorial Day Parade Brown and the Fanwood Shade Tree project on campus. if the need is more than $7,500. Scholarships Commission, conducted a survey of Selected from among Lafayette’s A chemical engineering major, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the trees on the front lawn of Bor- Matthew is among nearly 100 stu- mine clearing. have been active volunteers in local CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ough Hall. dents selected by faculty to partici- “Our small ship, a converted de- veterans organizations for decades. to me in the first place. What was Approximately 20 different spe- Christopher LoBrace pate in Lafayette’s EXCEL Scholars stroyer escort was tasked with de- Both men have made a point not better…Mr. Maytag helped my cies of trees were discovered and program, in which he will collabo- stroying or disarming mines in the only to attend but to march in every brother get the education he deserved.” each club member offered a brief Awarded Scholarship rate with faculty on research while Pacific. We either shot the mines to Memorial Day Parade out of a deep The chance, Mr. Qutub believes, report on each species. The mem- SCOTCH PLAINS – Fairleigh receiving a stipend. explode them right in the water or sense of respect for their fallen com- empowered he and his brothers to bers also measured the diameter and Dickinson University (FDU) in Along with Lafayette’s chemical our UDT frogman (now called Navy rades, and each could be described as strive for scholarships and seek a evaluated the condition of each tree. Madison has reported that Scotch engineering professors, Matthew will Seals) disarmed them from small humble patriots who as young men brighter future for themselves and This data will be entered in the Plains resident Christopher develop a lab kit that will be used by boats that we carried onboard espe- felt obligated to enlist in the Navy to eventually for others. Fanwood Tree Survey database and LoBrace was awarded the Colonel all chemical engineering majors at cially for that purpose. Whatever proudly serve their country in time Mr. Qutub and his brothers opened will be used to schedule mainte- Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship. the college in the near future. The disposal method was used, all the of war. The Arab Student Aid Organization in nance work on the trees. A 2003 graduate of Scotch kits will enable a more visual, hands- crew was ordered to the opposite When asked by The Times what he Scotch Plains to give those opportuni- Some members of the Environ- Plains-Fanwood High School, on approach in a Process Control side of the ship,” he recalled. thinks about our country’s troops ties to individuals that could help shape mental Club include Michael Christopher will attend FDU’s course taught mainly through lec- Mr. Montalbano and his wife, currently involved in Afghanistan and the future of America as well as Arab Bumiller, Kevin Chacon, Kim College at Florham Campus in ture and readings. Angelina Montalbano, who have Iraq, Mr. Montalbano’s response was Countries. And although incoming do- Chacon, Chad Davis, Nicole Madison this fall. He is the son of Matthew’s research is being funded been married for 55 years, have two direct and immediate. nations have significantly shrunk, the DeSando, Adam Debatista, Joe Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Ben LoBrace. by a $74,326 grant from the National grown children (Paul, Jr. and “You see the sign on my front organization has received no complaints Karthik Krishna-Kumar, Maggie Christopher has been named a Science Foundation. Michelle), as well as two grandchil- lawn, that’s where I stand,” he said. of discrimination from their students. Murad, Andrew Pansulla, Chad Colonel Fairleigh Dickinson A graduate of Scotch Plains- dren, Cory and Colleen. In front of the Montalbano’s home is “Our students are ambassadors to Ringel and Jessica Slegowski. Scholar based on his academic Fanwood High School, Matthew is Mr. Montalbano has served as the a lawn sign that reads, “Support Our our countries in the United States Fanwood Mayor Louis Jung was record and co-curricular accom- Vice President of Public Relations Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Troops.” and their behavior reflects onto the also present to read the Arbor Day plishments. He also completed a for Delta Epsilon fraternity. He is the Post No. 10122 Commander, VFW This year’s Memorial Day Grand American public,” said Mr. Qutub. Proclamation and show his support successful on-campus interview son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Metzger Union County Commander and VFW Marshals, Mr. Montalbano and Mr. Currently Arab International Stu- for the borough’s urban forestry pro- with an FDU faculty member. of Fanwood. District Commander over his 30- Axt, have supported America’s troops dent Aid provides financial aid to a gram. Assemblywoman Linda plus years in the veteran’s organiza- and have accomplished even more hundred Arab students who are study- Stender spoke about the importance tion. all of their lives. The unofficial motto ing in the United States; half of which of planting trees as a gift from one Currently, Mr. Montalbano and the of the U.S. Navy is “Non sibi sed attend New Jersey Colleges. generation to another. VFW hospital committee still hold patriae,” translated “Not self but “I believe whole heartedly the more Tree Commissioner Earl Phillips two “hospital parties” for veterans country.” students come to the United States joined the Environmental Club in Douglas M. Fasciale hospitalized at Lyons or Menlo Park Another World War II Navy Vet- the more they will learn about de- raising the Tree City USA flag. Cer- veteran’s facilities. eran, who also hails from Union mocracy and bring democracy to the tified Tree Expert Jeanne Kavinski The similarity between this year’s County, best described the service of Arab countries,” Mr. Qutub said. added her expertise during a ques- Certified Civil Trial Attorney two Grand Marshals begins with the ordinary men like Mr. Axt and Mr. Applicants for scholarships are tion and answer session. Members of by the Supreme Court of New Jersey fact that each is a World War II Navy Montalbano. required to be from an Arab country, the Borough Council Joel Whitaker veteran. Both were called to service Fleet Admiral William “Bull” maintain a B average, and have fi- and Katherine Mitchell also attended. at age 17, taken directly out of high Halsey said, “There are no extraordi- nancial need. The event was sponsored by the school, and they are both married to nary men...just extraordinary circum- Students can receive scholarships Fanwood Shade Tree Commission, Concentrating in personal injury “Angies.” Each was married on the stances that ordinary men are forced to study in several countries besides which gave away 20 tree seedlings. and malpractice cases. very same day, June 12; both men to deal with.” America including the United King- The seedlings were potted prior to dom, Spain, as well as universities in the program by the Environmental JOIN THE SQUAD!! the West Bank and Gaza. Club. Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP Funding and the amount of appli- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad seeks volunteers cants selected for scholarships have Education Enrichment Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm EMTs Dispatchers been sliced because of lagging dona- to train as and . tions, but Mr. Qutub believes it is just a Foundation in SP-F EMTs: Weekday (9am–1pm & 1–5pm) slots perfect for parents of school age children matter of time before a transition takes Welcomes Participants 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue Dispatchers: 2 hrs/wk (daytime) and some weekend time required place and donations start coming in. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Educa- New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 Childcare reimbursement is available! “Hopefully things will change, the (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 economy will improve, and we’ll get tion Enrichment Foundation of Scotch Call the recruiting committee at Plains-Fanwood, a non-profit organi- the funding we need,” he said. (908) 233-2500 or zation marking its ninth anniversary, [email protected] Stop by to pick up an application Donations to Arab Student Aid International may be sent to: Arab is welcoming new membership. 335 Watterson St. • Westfield, NJ The Board of Trustees is extending www.hoaglandlongo.com Student Aid International, PO Box Read More Online: www.westfield.emsnetnj.net an open invitation to members of the 10, Fanwood, 07023. community to become involved in the foundation and become partners in the pursuit of excellence in education. Meetings are held monthly. Op- portunities are available to assist with special events, fundraising, or to Cool... serve as a Trustee. The mission of the foundation is to foster education as a total commu- nity enterprise by sponsoring pro- Save 20% on grams offered to students in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community. 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Allen Smith, Beds & Borders, intellectual life at Skidmore and es- & Proven Winners. pecially to encourage the academic We can help you select your plants, and if aspirations of highly motivated and talented pupils. Formal membership you like one of our designers can even plant in the Honor Forum involves stu- them in the pot for a nominal charge. dents selected for their academic This Weekend, purchase any of our cool accomplishments. In addition to the Honors Forum, plants and receive 20% off of a pot to put it Evan was elected to the Periclean in. Honor Society, Skidmore’s own aca- demic honor society, formed in 1956 Memorial Day Hours to stimulate intellectual curiosity, Mon-Tue 9am-6pm • Wed-Thu 9am-7pm encourage creative activity, and honor academic achievement. Fri & Sat 8am-7pm • Sun 9am-6pm Evan was also awarded member- ship into Sigma Pi Sigma, the na- tional physics honor society, as well ILLIAMS URSERY as Pi Mu Epsilon, the national hon- orary mathematics society. & The Gift House Academic prizes were awarded www.williams-nursery.com during the Honors Convocation on 524 Springfield Ave Quick Gift Solution April 24, Skidmore’s annual celebra- Westfield • 908-232-4076 tion of academic achievement. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Memorial Day Parade Scheduled for Monday, May 26 WESTFIELD – The Annual America” followed with echo taps by Westfield Memorial Day Parade is Christopher Velderman and David scheduled for Monday, May 26. Reinhardt. Opening ceremonies will start at 9 After opening ceremonies, the pa- a.m., with services at the Veterans rade route will be north on East Broad Memorial Monument in the center Street, left onto Elm Street, right onto of town. Orchard Street and right onto Moun- Participants are requested to be in tain Avenue, then left onto East Broad the Lord and Taylor West Parking lot Street up to Fairview Cemetery where by 8 a.m. Each organization is asked to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bring a 3x5 index card with basic closing ceremonies. information (organization name, per- The Daughters of the American son in charge, brief background about Revolution and The Sons of the Ameri- organization) will be used during can Revolution will have their annual TV36’s coverage of the parade. Index memorial service at the Revolutionary cards will be available at the assembly War cemetery. PIP AWARD…On Wednesday, June 11, the Honarable Thomas Kean will point. Doug Black of TV36 will be This year, the parade committee SPECIAL DELIVERY…Pictured picking up the mail for Marines stationed in receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Partnership in Philanthropy. filming this year’s parade for local wants to make a special tribute to the Iraq at the Children’s Specialized Hospital from left are: patients Connor Pictured from left, to right, are: Walter Shipley, Judy Shipley, Governor Kean, Moran and Gracie Gutierrez, John Patterson from the Marine Corps League Judy McLendon and Heath McLendon. access. Commentary will be given military from Westfield who are cur- by our announcer Patrick Tighe. rently stationed in the Middle East. We and Bill Dwyer, VP Human Resources. Opening remarks will be made by, are particularly proud of these young Former Governor Kean Peter Hogaboom, this year’s Master of men and pray for their safe return. Ceremonies. Al Riker, American Le- Norma and George Yuro’s son, Ser- Dr. Esposito to Speak at WF gion Chaplain and this year’s Grand geant John Arlia of the Marine Re- To Receive PIP Award Marshall, will offer the opening prayer serves, is currently stationed in and benediction. James Brennan, Com- Nasiriyah, Iraq. He is a traffic officer Historical Society Dinner NEWARK — On Wednesday, than 25 honorary degrees and nu- mander of American Legion Martin in Westfield. As part of the Gulf Com- WESTFIELD – “The Lenape Indi- tion on the Lenape Indians. June 11, the Honarable Thomas merous awards from environmen- Wallberg Post #3, and Mountainside pany, he has been overseas since ans, Past and Present” will be the topic of He has written five books and over 100 Kean will receive a Lifetime tal and educational organizations. VFW Commander, Bob Farley, will March. Dr. Frank J. Esposito, Interim President newspaper and journal articles on histori- Achievement Award from Partner- He has served on several national address the crowds. This year’s key- Marine Reservist Bradley Belford, of Kean University, at the annual dinner cal and educational topics. He is also a ship in Philanthropy (PIP) at its committees and on the board of note speaker will be Westfield Mayor son of Westfield Detective Edward of the Westfield Historical Society. specialist on educational reform issues, seventh annual dinner/theatre ben- trustees of a number of organiza- Gregory McDermott. Belford and his wife Robin, is sta- The dinner will be held at the Echo especially school choice and has served as efit at the New Jersey Performing tions including Princeton Univer- As part of the ceremony, Veterans tioned at Camp Viper in southern Lake Country Club in Westfield on Special Assistant to Education Arts Center. The event begins with sity, where he received his Bach- will also place wreaths at the Monu- Iraq. He is assigned to the 2nd FSSG Wednesday, May 28. Commisioner Saul Cooperman in the a cocktail reception at 5 p.m., fol- elor of Arts Degree and Columbia ment. Group and has been overseas since Dr. Esposito holds a Ph.D in Ameri- administration of Governor Thomas Kean. lowed by dinner at 6 p.m. and a University, where he earned his The Parade Committee wants to April. can history from Rutgers University Dr. Esposito has also drafted the performance of the internation- Master of Arts Degree. thank the following organizations and Marine Corp Reservist Paul Cam- where he wrote his doctoral disserta- Charter School Act of 1995 while serv- ally acclaimed celebration of Irish Following the presentation of individuals who are sponsoring panile is in Kuwait and fought in ing as a consultant to the Whitman music, song and dance, Riverdance the award, PIP will present the wreaths: The Westfield School Boost- Baghdad. He is stationed with the 1st Administration. He has continued his at 7:30 p.m. Executive co-chairs first annual Thomas H. Kean/Part- ers Association, Boyscout Troop 73 Marine Expeditionary Force. His par- CSH Patients and Staff research on the Lenape (Delaware) In- are Summit residents Judy and nership in Philanthropy Award to led by Scoutmaster Robert Whitehead, ents William and Julia Campanile, as dians and has visited them twice at one Heath McLendon and Judy and a worthwhile New Jersey nonprofit and on behalf of Veteran Norman Jones, well as his girlfriend, Katie Irwin, all Send Mail to Marines of their major locations in Oklahoma. Walter Shipley. The theme of the that has previously benefited from his family is honoring his memory as anxiously await his safe return. MOUNTAINSIDE — The Central There will be a business meeting at evening is “PIP and Governor PIP’s services. well as all the veterans who made the Kevin Dowling, Peter Wengarter and Jersey Leathernecks, Westfield de- 5:30 p.m. with a report by the Society’s Kean…perfect together.” PIP, founded in 1991 to help New supreme sacrifice. Ben Kaiser, all of Westfield, are also tachment of the Marine Corps President, Donald Mokrauer. The meet- The highlight of the evening will be Jersey’s growing nonprofits learn Kerry Stubbs will again sing his serving out country in the Middle East League, together with the children ing will be followed by a social hour at the presentation during dinner of The best practices in fundraising, pro- heartwarming rendition of “God Bless during this Iraq War. Our prayers are and staff of The Specialized 6:15 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Honorable Thomas H. Kean Lifetime vides long-term consultancies and with all these young men. Children’s Hospital in Mountainside, Two annual awards will be presented Achievement Award to Governor Kean workshops to sharpen leadership Pvt. Kukula Graduates Westfield’s tribute will be led by the established a communication net- during dinner. The cost of the dinner is in recognition of his extraordinary skills, build fundraising expertise, National Guard, Westfield police es- work with the Marines from the 6th $30 for members and $35 for non- record of service and commitment to and develop broader donor bases. From Basic Training cort, Veterans’ organizations, this year’s Motor Transport Battalion of Red members. New Jersey and the nation. This year’s winner, NJ Seeds, will WESTFIELD — Army Reserve Grand Marshall, Alfred Riker, the Bank, now currently stationed in Iraq. For further information, please call Former two-term governor of receive the award for excellence in Private Anna Kukula has graduated Westfield Mayor and Town Council, The Children’s Specialized Hos- Bob Miller at (908) 233-6360. New Jersey, Gov. Kean was re- organizational leadership, develop- from basic combat training at Fort followed by various civic and youth pital, who’s recently deceased Presi- cently named by President George ment and self-sufficiency. Jackson, Columbia, S.C. organizations, the Fire Department, dent Charles Riley, a member of the Knights Of Columbus W. Bush to lead the independent NJ Seeds, a PIP client in 1995, During the nine weeks of training, Rescue Squad, and Department of Westfield Marine detachment, commission to investigate the Sep- was founded in 1993 to provide the soldier studied the Army mis- Public Works equipment. wanted to do something to reward To Hold 9/11Tribute tember 11, 2001 attacks. exceptional educational opportu- sion, history, tradition and core val- Musical accompaniment will in- the local Marines for their honoring WESTFIELD — The Watchung During his 35 years of public nities to children of high academic ues, physical fitness, and received clude the Westfield High School Mr. Riley at his funeral service. Assembly of the Fourth Degree service in New Jersey, Gov. Kean potential whose families are of instruction and practice in basic com- Marching Band, Westfield Fife and Accordingly, it was suggested that Knights of Columbus will present a has led initiatives to enhance the limited financial means. bat skills, military weapons, chemi- Drum Corp, Bound Brook Drum and the Hospital might want to write floral tribute in memory of the vic- quality of life through education, PIP is headquartered at 205 Main cal warfare and bayonet training, Bugle Corp, and more. letters and send packages to New tims of 9/11. The presentation will social justice, the arts and humani- Street in Chatham. For more in- drill and ceremony, marching, rifle Soft drinks will be available for all Jersey Marines who were now facing be made at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the ties, and the environment. In 1990, formation or for a reservation to marksmanship, armed and unarmed participants at Fairview Cemetery af- hostile fire in Iraq. The children and Westfield 9/11 Memorial. he became president of Drew Uni- PIP’s June 11 event, please call combat, map reading, field tactics, ter conclusion of the parade. staff answered the call and hundreds There will be a brief ceremony versity, now considered to be one (973) 701-9810. military courtesy, military justice The parade committee urges all of letters and packages were pre- with an invocation by Reverend of the nation’s leading small lib- system, basic first aid, foot marches, Westfield organizations to participate pared to go to individual Marines Donald Hummel, Pastor of St. eral arts universities. See it all on the Web! and field training exercises. in this year’s parade. Financial contri- whose addresses were provided by Bartholomew the Apostle Church of Rated among America’s five Pvt. Kukula is the daughter of butions or sponsoring a wreath is sug- the Central Jersey Leathernecks. Scotch Plains and a reading of the most effective state leaders by www.goleader.com Krystyna Scipioni of Westfield, and is a gested. Two shipments were prepared and poem “Westfield’s Twelve Soldiers” Newsweek, Gov. Kean holds more 2001 graduate of Westfield High School. In the event of poor or questionable brought to the mail room at the by the author Mrs. Maureen weather, please call Stan Cuba at (908) Schering-Plough Company in O’Conner. The public is invited to 233-2767 during the morning of the Kenilworth where they applied post- attend. parade. Any other questions may also age and sent it out. Schering donated For further information, please call be directed to this phone number. the entire cost of the mailings. (908) 755-7131 or (908) 654-5554. Valley FurnitureExquisite 18th Century Reproductions Shop 56th ANNUAL MEMORIAL CLEARANCE SALE! May 15th thru Memorial Day, May 26th TENT SALE - SPECTACULAR REDUCTIONS! 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 3 Barry Calls on Legislature Primary Candidates Support To Pass Telemarketing Bill Medical Malpractice Reform DISTRICT 21 — “With twenty mother was slammed by her long WESTFIELD — Betty LaRosa and tive district, indeed people around six states having already adopted ‘no distance service provider that hired a Helen Ryan, candidates for the Re- the state, will not have access to the call’ legislation it is time for New telemarketing concern to persuade publican nominations for the New medical professionals they need.” Jersey to do the same. It should not customers to buy a new service that Jersey Assembly in the 21st Legisla- There are various versions of leg- take intensive lobbying and a rally was inappropriate for people who tive District, said they are encour- islation pending before the New Jer- by senior citizens for the legislature make relatively few long distance aged by the rally that took place last sey legislature aimed at reducing to do the right thing,” said former calls. The switch was costly and took Thursday in Trenton by more than skyrocketing medical malpractice in- Assemblyman and 21st District Re- months to rectify.” 5,000 doctors to demand passage of surance premiums that are driving publican primary candidate Jim As Director of Consumer Affairs legislation that addresses medical doctors out of business, the vast Barry. Mr. Barry advised consumers to “just malpractice reform. majority of whom have not had, nor Telemarketing reform bills under say no” to telemarketing solicita- “Caps on non-economic awards is ever will have, malpractice charges Republican and Democrat sponsor- tions and to ask for written informa- one of our key campaign issues,” against them. ship have been awaiting action for tion before accepting any offer. Mrs. Ryan said. “The doctors have it “We support legislation that caps the past two years. “These solicitations can be so abu- right and we support them 100 per- non-economic awards at $250,000,” “It is time to give consumers the sive that it is appropriate for the cent. The stakes are high for New said Mrs. LaRosa. “People should be right to say no to unwanted legislature to intervene with specific Jersey citizens, especially those who fully compensated for medical ex- telemarketing solicitations by creat- guidelines to let people accept or Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SITTING DOWN WITH THE SENATOR...Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21), need and will need medical special- penses and lost wages if they are ing a “no call registry” that will reject unwanted calls,” Mr. Barry right, sat down on Friday with reporter Lauren Pass, left, to discuss county ists. A rally of that size cannot be victims of medical malpractice. But include anyone who wants to avoid said. government and the proposed constitutional convention. ignored by our legislature, even non-economic damages, much of telephone solicitations,” Mr. Barry “By giving consumers the ability to though a third of the members are which goes to the lawyers involved said. make their homes off limits to tele- lawyers who generally oppose seri- in the cases, need to be capped.” “While all telemarketers do not phonic sales pitches fewer people will ous medical malpractice reform.” Mrs. LaRosa and Mrs. Ryan reject engage in fraud and misrepresenta- be inconvenienced by annoying and Senator Kean Discusses Mrs. LaRosa cited a moving letter a proposal that calls for subsidizing tion, telemarketing abuse has been a inappropriate calls. More importantly, they received from a New Jersey phy- medical malpractice premiums with leading source of consumer com- fewer people will be harmed finan- sician in support of their campaign: tax dollars. plaints in New Jersey and across the cially by confusing and unwanted County Govt., Prop. Tax “One of my partner’s patients died this “That’s just another form of taxa- country,” Mr. Barry said. “My own promotions,” Mr. Barry said. week. As he agonized over her medical tion and it doesn’t cure the problem,” By LAUREN S. PASS been meeting with Freeholder Di- situation, he wondered if he had done they said. They do, however, favor a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rectors throughout the state to show something wrong. He is an excellent proposal to create a reserve fund that Last Friday, 21st District Senator them that this is a “chance to look at physician and deals with people who would pay for non-economic awards Tom Kean, Jr. sat down for an inter- what they do well.” He said that have had diabetes from early child- that exceed the cap in clearly justi- view with The Westfield Leader and through this study, counties can learn hood. He sighed and said ‘Maybe I fied cases. The Times of Scotch Plains Fanwood. from one another. shouldn’t try to care for Type I diabet- Mrs. LaRosa commented, “A re- Senator Kean discussed his recent Senator Kean also stated that the ics anymore.’ If he doesn’t, who will?” serve fund of up to $700,000 makes transition into the Senate, and the study could also show that county the doctor wondered. sense. But the source of that fund “good working relationship” he has lines need to be redrawn, using the The letter continued: “It’s hard shouldn’t be the taxpayers, employ- developed with fellow Union County example that Plainfield, North enough to practice medicine, but with ers and small policy holders, it should Senators Joseph Suliga (D-22) and Plainfield and South Plainfield are the lawyers breathing down our be the trial attorneys who profit from Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20). currently in three different counties. necks, the situation is only made the large awards.” He stated that serving in the Sen- He added that this bill could also get worse. Monday morning quarter- She added, “Let the Association of ate is different from the legislature the debate moving on property taxes. backs cannot save a single life. No Trial Lawyers, who oppose caps, put because the senate has an “advice Senator Kean stated that he is also one should win the lottery because of their money where their mouths are. and consent function” for judicial working to develop a sliding scale a bad medical outcome.” If they have to support the reserve and cabinet appointments. for accountability on how much state “Yesterday’s large rally in Trenton fund they may be more judicious Senator Kean stated that his assem- funding goes to schools. He stated is further evidence there is a crisis in about going after large, unjustified bly replacement Jon Bramnick is do- that towns like Westfield are getting New Jersey,” Mrs. Ryan said on Fri- awards.” ing well and that he is “very talented only 5 percent or less from the state day. “If we do not address this prob- The Republican Primary will be in dealing with legislative issues.” and that that is “too little.” lem, the people of the 21st Legisla- held on Tuesday, June 3. Senator Kean also discussed how Senator Kean opposes a constitu- effective it is for he, Assemblyman tional convention on property tax re- Bramnick and Assemblyman Eric form. He said that under the current Munoz to work together as a team parameters, the convention would only Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PRIMED FOR THE PRIMARY...Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21) took a representing the 21st District. look at a snapshot of the state’s rev- few moments last Saturday in The Leader/Times office to discuss state legislation Both assemblymen are being op- enues, and would be restricted from and issues important to residents. In addition to these duties, Mr. Bramnick says posed in the Tuesday, June 3 Republi- looking at Abbot school districts or Jim Hely he has been spending every available moment meeting and listening to the views can Primary by Helen Ryan, Betty the Mount Laurel decision. of the voters from Union County to Morris County in preparation to the LaRosa and James Barry. Senator Kean He said that legislators are elected WEISEMANHELY upcoming primary election on Tuesday, June 3. stated that he is “very supportive of to go to Trenton to do a job, and that G their (Assemblymen Bramnick and they should be on record. According DI IOIA Munoz) efforts to seek reelection.” to Senator Kean, the current bill calls See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. State Recreation Funding A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Senator Kean also discussed the for state representatives to permit a * bill he is sponsoring which would convention, and then not be respon- CERTIFIED TRIAL LAWYERS Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. Measure Passed by Asm. study county government. He has sible for the outcome. INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 TRENTON – The Assembly passed for acquisition in Linden will help legislation on May 15 that would autho- the city meet its needs for open space rize more than $1 million for open and recreation,” said Assemblyman space acquisition and recreation devel- Green. “As New Jersey embarks on a opment projects. battle to fight sprawl, we must also The bill (S-1861/A-1201/2919) is ensure that residents who live in ur- BETTY LAROSA sponsored by Assembly members Paul ban areas have adequate recreational Sarlo (D-Bergen), Jerry Green (D- opportunities.” Union), Joseph Cryan (D-Union), Nellie $750,000 has also been earmarked Pou (D-Passaic), Rose Heck (R-Bergen) for Union County. ISN’T ONE OF THE BOYS. and Richard Merkt (R-Morris). The bill was passed 77 to zero. It now The measure would appropriate heads the Governor, who may sign it, $11,050,000 from the Garden State veto it, or modify it in the form of a Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund conditional veto. SHE’S ONE OF US. to develop or acquire lands for recre- ation and conservation purposes. 27 Library to Be Closed Betty LaRosa Primaries are the voice of projects are included in the measure. The measure would also provide leg- Sundays For Summer believes that elected the party electorate. That’s islative approval of $400,000 for land WESTFIELD — The Westfield acquisition in Linden, which is located Memorial Library will be closed on officials should be elected, why I’m running.” in Assemblyman Green’s 22nd Legis- Sundays beginning May 25 and con- lative District. tinuing through August 31. It will not appointed by party So, it’s Betty “As undeveloped land becomes resume Sunday hours after the Labor harder to come by, the appropriation Day weekend. bosses. against the bosses Our newest in the Republican nlimited U 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ Assemblyman,“incumbent” Primary. Communications 908.654.6440 Jon Bramnick, was not elected Up to now she wireless by the people. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MAYOR reMARKS ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Property Tax Reform — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Battle Continues in NJ DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: By Mayor Martin Marks, Scotch Plains New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association That so many Scotch Plains residents and educate my mayoral colleagues so with four definitions – only one is cor- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey were misled to believe that our overall that other municipalities can take similar property taxes are going up 18 percent this action if Trenton fails to act this year. sharp enough to discern this deception P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue year is truly unfortunate. However, being Speaking of action in Trenton, I was of diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 the eternal optimist, I am trying to find also honored by the Executive Director If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 some good in the fallout that resulted from of the New Jersey State League of Mu- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- the pre-budget hearing mailer that was sent nicipalities to represent the other 565 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at to every household in Scotch Plains. cities and towns in our state by recently you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 It did indeed strike a nerve with our giving testimony before the Assembly free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. residents as evidenced by the dozens of State Government Committee on the bill All words and correct definitions phone calls I have returned in the last that would ultimately lead to the binding come from the board game Diction Horace R. Corbin Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin Fred K. Lecomte week in addition to the standing room constitutional convention referendum PUBLISHER only crowd that attended our last Coun- being place on the ballot later this year. Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION David B. Corbin MARKETING DIRECTOR Suzette F. Stalker Michael L. Bartiromo cil meeting. The bill received a favorable vote 1. Mabble – To wrap ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS If the anger and frustration demon- from the committee and I have been 2. Pontacq – A type of red wine COMMUNITY Karen M. Hinds MARKETING & PRODUCTION Jennifer Pinto Robert P. Connelly strated by our residents could be chan- asked to return to Trenton to further 3. Drogue – A buoy attached to the end OFFICE MANAGER neled toward those that have the power lobby our legislature on this important of a harpoon line NEWS & REPORTING MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS (State Government in Trenton) to actu- issue. 4. Drepanium – In botany, a sickle- Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin ally change the system that forces mu- I am pleased to see that The Times of shaped cyme ASSIGNMENT EDITOR SERVICES nicipalities, counties and school boards Scotch Plains-Fanwood editorial board SUBSCRIPTION PRICE HEURETIC One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 into an over-reliance on property taxes, has endorsed this concept and is asking perhaps then and only then, might we see other mayors and more importantly state 1. A branch of logic dealing with meaningful reform and lasting relief from legislators to take an affirmative posi- discovery or invention the scourge of ever-rising property taxes. tion on this issue. 2. Solitary in behavior in a mystical Decoration Day or Memorial Day? There are several state-wide initia- Even if they are skeptical about the manner tives now taking place that have been constitutional convention process itself, 3. A doctrine or set of opinions at well covered by this publication in the I urge my fellow elected leaders to get variance with established doctrine It’s Not The Name, It’s the Meaning news section as well as its editorial page. behind it, because if nothing else, it will 4. Unstable; unbalanced mentally That is certainly helpful. To a large keep the issue of property tax reform on HEMATEMESIS Memorial Day is the day we set aside each year to Although Saint Augustine (354-430) said “The pur- extent, these initiatives have seen their the front burner and force our leaders in 1. The passage or velosity of red blood honor those who paid the ultimate price defending our pose of war is peace,” world history since the civil war genesis right here in Scotch Plains and Trenton to finally address the issue with- cells continue to place our community at the out the need for a convention, a power 2. Verility; manliness nation and the freedoms we so often take for granted. is pockmarked with conflagration – WWI, “The war to 3. The transformation of blood in the In Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and many end all wars;” WWII, “The big one;” Korean War, “A forefront of the fight for property tax they most certainly have right now. reform in New Jersey. Perhaps the most refreshing part of lungs from venous blood to arterial blood other towns across the country, parades will be held to police action;” Vietnam War, “America’s longest war;” As you might remember, our Town- my experience traveling our state with 4. To vomit blood honor our fallen heroes. The Cold War; The Gulf and now The War Against ship Council took the necessary steps to the property tax reform message is that SIBILANT Decoration Day was designated to be May 30 when Terrorism: Afghanistan and Iraq. Where is there peace? place a non-binding referendum on our I see both Democrats and Republicans 1. Prophetic; oracular; mysterious ballot last November that called on the working together at all levels for the 2. Hissing sound it was spawned in 1868, three years following the end William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote “Once more 3. Childish; pertaining to childhood of The Civil War in the U.S. It took about a century for unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the Legislature in Trenton to place a similar benefit of their constituents. This is a binding referendum on the ballot state- sight unfortunately not too often seen 4. Having to do with blood relation- the wounds to heal between the North and the South as wall up with our English dead! In peace there’s noth- wide that would, if passed by the voters anymore; case in point the activities in ship Decoration Day migrated in name to be called Memo- ing so becomes a man; As modest stillness and humil- of New Jersey, convene a Constitutional our own town in recent weeks, and years SHOTE Convention that would debate and present for that matter. 1. Archaic past tense of shoot rial Day. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a ity: But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then 2. Undesirable; worthless national holiday by congress to be celebrated on the imitate the action of the tiger; Stiffen the sinews, to our citizens alternatives to our over- I would certainly like to have partners reliance on property taxes. from the local opposing party in addition 3. A young pig last Monday of May as a time to remember all U.S. summon up the blood, Disguise fair nature with hard- We in Scotch Plains passed the non- to many as angry and as frustrated citizens 4. To strike or hit men and women killed or missing in action in all wars. favored rage; Then lend the eye a terrible aspect.” binding referendum overwhelmingly, and like me join the battle for true reform. Many area children march in these parades, whether Other Englishmen, John Lennon and Paul McCartney now the New Jersey Conference of May- I welcome your correspondence to Legion Urges Citizens, it is for the girl scouts or the boy scouts. Others watch sang, “Give Peace A Chance.” ors has asked me to help lead the initiative sign up for the ongoing fight. Observe Memorial Day from the sidelines with their parents. Often, they are Until we can figure out how to prevent war, let’s Memorial Day is a day dedicated to too young to understand the impact that those we celebrate the brave men and women who, through remembering those who have fallen in honor have had on our lives. their sacrifices, preserved our freedom. Letters to the Editor battle defending our country. The obser- Is it a little disheartening that some speak of Memo- We salute all of the men and women who have vance had its beginnings toward the end of rial Day and Labor Day as ‘bookend weekends,’ served and are currently serving in our armed forces, the Civil War and eventually evolved into the national holiday that we now recognize. marking the beginning and end of the summer holi- whether they are here at home or overseas. We pay Resident Addresses Snow Removal The selfless sacrifice of the men and days in the United States? Family get-togethers and special homage to all the men and women currently women who have served in America’s celebrations are an important part of the Memorial serving in the Middle East, including: John Arlia, On Westbrook Road In Westfield armed forces spans the history of Day weekend, but let’s not allow our children to forget Rong Liu, Paul Campanile, Bradley Belford, Kevin America from the Revolutionary War to Westbrook Road is one of the few other. I was neither amused nor surprised Operation Iraqi Freedom where three the meaning and the purpose for the holiday. Dowling, Peter Weingarter and Ben Kaiser. streets in Westfield without sidewalks. when, while gingerly making my way on New Jersey residents have thus far made Pedestrians, especially non-drivers, have foot on December 10, 2002, I slipped and the supreme sacrifice. no recourse but to walk in the street after a sustained three leg fractures and neuro- They left their homes and families Leader/Times Activates Anti-Spam snowfall. The town, in discharging its logical damage to my hand. when our country called and gave the responsibility to plow, too often is guilty of What does surprise me, frankly, is last full measure of devotion for the gross negligence, especially when it makes that one of Westbrook Road’s many principles of freedom and democracy. Software For E-mail Screening a mere token effort on streets like this one. young children was not maimed or killed Members of The American Legion will After the first snowfall this past winter, by an out-of-control vehicle. memorialize their fallen comrades and I Spam is a serious and growing problem with the The software seems to be functioning effectively. for example, thirty or more yards of snow Municipal taxes in Westfield are high encourage all New Jersey citizens to pause Internet. There is a deluge of e-mail spam being sent. Legitimate e-mail from you, and others among the were left behind by work crews on streets enough. I wonder why competent snow to remember America’s fallen sons and To combat this, The Westfield Leader and The Times of public that send things to us, seems to be flowing all over town. On Westbrook Road these removal is too much for residents to expect. daughters on this upcoming Memorial Day. areas quickly turned into ice sheets ex- Ferdinand Gajewski, PhD Please make an effort to attend a Scotch Plains-Fanwood have installed screening soft- through to our staff as expected. If you have any tending from one side of the street to the Westfield Memorial Day ceremony in your com- ware on its computer system to automatically detect difficulty, please let us know. munity and fly the American Flag as a and delete e-mail regarded as spam. You should not have difficulty communicating JLEP Thanks All Who Attended visible way of remembering those who The newspaper, typical of many other organizations, with us by e-mail. To be sure, please follow a few have paid the ultimate price so that we may continue to enjoy the freedom and has an active presence on the Internet. “Spammers” basic procedures. Nearly all of you do this now. Fourth Annual Literary Luncheon democracy we cherish so dearly. have equipped themselves with automatic search soft- First, include a logical title in the subject area of ware that runs continuously throughout the Internet – your mail. Place your text message in the body of On behalf of the entire membership Plainfield (JLEP), I would like to thank WM. “Billy” Mack of the Junior League of Elizabeth- the guests and supporters of our Fourth State Commander reading, collecting and adding email addresses to their your mail (rather than as an attachment) – use plain, Annual Literary Luncheon, held on Trenton lists. They sell and exchange lists, which adds to and unformatted, non-colored text. Do not include at- May 2 at The Grand Summit Hotel. propagates the harm. tachments except for photos and ads (jpg, tif and pdf Westfield Resident The event wouldn’t have been a suc- SP Resident Questions In a test run of the newspaper “anti-spam” software files are okay). Our software may automatically cess without your attendance and par- Thanks Mr. Cerami ticipation. Of course we couldn’t have Taxes, Government last week, approximately 600 e-mails per day were delete e-mails that contain “web-page” files, or e- For Kind Gesture held the event without the participa- The local budget is 18.6 million plus marked as spam by the software. This is about two- mails that have suspicious computer files attached. tion of our wonderful authors - state aid and grants. What is that figure? thirds of the spam received. They can contain viruses. On Tuesday, May 13, I went home for Jacquelyn Mitchard, Robert Look at your local tax bill, state aid is: lunch to find my door jammed. The sky Quackenbush, Adriana Trigiani, Meg local $3,152,179; local and regional The “auto-delete” feature was not activated at that In a related matter, the New Jersey Assembly ap- was dark and ominous. As I stood there time, so that the effectiveness of the system could be proved legislation to create a “do not call” list on May Wolitzer and Mistress of Ceremonies, school district $4,624,863; county gov- jiggling and pushing the door, I could Linda Fairstein. Our gratitude also to ernment $2,724,932. manually reviewed. In a batch of 1,000 e-mails marked 15. The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) lobbied only think of my boys coming home from Melanie Smith of Barnes and Noble, Question: Do we need county govern- as spam last week, three valid e-mails were incorrectly against the bill in an effort to gain an exemption for school and standing out in the rain. I Erin Cox of Scribner Publishing, ment? Do we need a New Jersey Consti- called a local locksmith from my cell Patricia Kelly of HarperCollins Pub- tutional Convention? What is the resolu- marked. These three legitimate e-mails were from newspapers. We don’t agree with the NJPA on this phone but there was an hour’s wait for government agencies, but they looked like spam to the issue in that we don’t feel people should be bothered lishers, and Pat Eisemann, as well as tion – isn’t it up to our local and state someone to come and help. As my lunch our Corporate Sponsors — InvestCorp, elected and appointed officials to do what detection software because of the e-mailing technique at home by telemarketers hoping to get people to hour ticked away, I got in my car and Johnson & Johnson, PNC Advisors is best for the “people” to lower taxes? employed by the agencies. subscribe to publications. We don’t do this. prepared to drive away. and PNC Bank. As I drove up Prospect Street, I saw Ilse Heinemeyer The agencies were notified and asked to consider Governor McGreevey is expected to sign the mea- Finally, special thanks to the ladies Scotch Plains Anthony Cerami of Anthony James Con- of the fundraiser committee — Eliza- modifying their technique. They were manually placed sure into law this week. We encourage him to do so. struction. I flagged him down and told Ultimately, the best way to defeat spam, telemarketers beth Ferguson, Chair; Sara McKeown, SP Resident Is Upset on the acceptable list to let them through. him of my dilemma. He was on his way Assistant Chair; Katie Barnes, Deborah Last Saturday, the auto-delete function of The Leader/ and junk mail is to refuse to do business with them. to his daughter’s recital. He took the Finden, Kate Fleschler, Kimberly time to call one of his carpenters to meet About Dem Mailing Times spam screening software was activated. The That’s what we’re doing, and we hope you join us. In Galeota, Diann Gropp-Roth, Heather I, like many other residents, attended me back at my house. The door was Hays, Theresa Pacetti, Mary Jane software also places the sending computer system on the meantime, we hope that our screening software is opened and fixed in no time. the Scotch Plains Township Council bud- a “blackball” list and refuses to accept any further e- effective – and that it does not become an inconve- Prybylski, Nancy Reynolds and Sally get hearing last week because of a mail- It’s a nice feeling to live in a town Wright for their tremendous enthusi- mail from that computer system. nience to you. were people are willing to stop and help ing I received claiming that property asm and energy in making the event a taxes would be going up 18 percent this each other. I would like to say thank you success. to Anthony James Construction Inc. year. At the meeting I soon found out the Citizen of Fanwood Objects Cyrene M. Foltz mailing was from the local Democratic Reverend Addresses Josephine Nanna President, Junior League of Party and that in fact the Township Westfield Elizabeth-Plainfield Council’s budget would only be affecting Gideons’ Methods To Downtown Development Proposal the property tax bill by 3 percent. While Last Thursday, members of Gideon’s In March, I wrote a letter to the local in the downtown, that is “already” zoned Fanwood Chairman Thanks Public I am never happy when taxes go up, I am International handed out New Testa- papers “objecting” to the proposal of- commercial, how and where is the town really steamed that the local Democratic ments to students as they left Terrill fered by Landmark Communities to the to add Ratables? Party would mislead citizens such as they Middle School. At least one of the Borough of Fanwood. The town admin- The letter also states “repeated sur- For Saving Environmental Center did in an attempt to discredit the Town- Gideons was on Evangel Church prop- istration addressed my letter directly in veys have shown Fanwoodians want ship Council. I realize that they are the erty. I want to let the community, and the papers using spin and semantics to additional housing.” What? In all the Thank you to all of you who came This is not merely a local issue but a party out of power, but their deception is especially the parents of the children, confuse the issue. years I have been dealing directly with forward, expressed your views, deliv- national one as well! a new low for politics in this town. know that the Gideons never asked our In their response the mayor and the the public, I have never heard anyone, ered flyers, phoned Borough Hall and Please visit your Fanwood Nature permission to do this and they were not council stated, “If we are serious about from any town; want more residential saved the Fanwood Nature Center. Center and be thankful that a small group Marc Ginsberg acting on behalf of Evangel Church. upgrading the downtown, cleaning up units built in their hometown. Although invasive species and storms of people decided to speak up and con- Scotch Plains While I support the mission of the the area on Second and LaGrande, and Most Fanwoodians that I have spoken from past years have taken a toll on the vince local officials to save the Center. Gideons, I question their methods in this bringing in appropriate Ratables to help to would rather see a park built on the Center, it remains Fanwood’s last unde- To get to the Center, drive south one SP Resident Disagrees instance. Children should never be ap- offset tax increases, the downtown must site before any more residential units. veloped public property - an 8-acre “ur- block on Terrill Road from LaGrande proached by adults they do not know, and remain the top priority.” “A bigger and better downtown brings ban oasis.” Much work is planned for the Avenue. Turn left onto Cray Terrace and With Dem Mailing handed anything without their parents’ Few people would disagree that to more tax Ratables and increased home coming year that will improve the Center. park at the overhead power lines. Walk The recent council meeting dealing consent, even if what they are given is accomplish this would be wonderful. It values.” Again, yes, but building resi- Our public lands are our heritage, and up the gravel driveway and you will see with the budget was an interesting scene. something as wonderful as a Bible. is the proposed method, which other dential units in the downtown district we must avoid the temptation to “sell the Center’s entrance on the left. After a campaign of misinformation by merchants, landowners and I (I am both) does not accomplish this. The home out” during these difficult economic Thank you. I will remain as Fanwood the town’s Democratic party and an at- Pastor Kevin Brennan times. It is our responsibility to preserve Nature Center Caretaker and the Envi- Senior Pastor, Evangel Church object to. If the town builds residential values are staying high because of the tempt to make Mayor Marks look bad, units on the only undeveloped land left rules of supply and demand. Building open space. Without our natural resources ronmental Commission Chairman. the Town Council did a commendable more homes increases the supply and and open spaces, what is our worth and Dean Talcott job setting the record straight. Town- uses up the space for the Ratables. how will future generations judge us if Fanwood wide mailings and pre-recorded phone The developer conservatively projects we jump at the “easy money?” calls, as if this was election season, less than 20 school-aged children from claimed property taxes would be going the development area. Why would you Municipalities In Union County up 18 percent. Despite my initial outrage rely on the person who has the most to and I assume many others, this claim gain for these projections? You may turned out to be a complete farce even recall that the developers of Stirling- Support ‘F.O.P. Awareness Year’ though it had the effect of filling the room Chase and Berwyck-Chase in Scotch I just wanted to let you know that on date, we have contingent from a total of that night with some angry citizens. If the Plains predicted that only “empty nest- Monday – May 12, 2003 I received our 100th 17 counties. There are still four counties Democrats wanted to make a positive ers” would move into those homes; proclamation in the mail. This could have in which not a single proclamation has impact, they would have spent their money you’re probably aware that the people been cause for a Centennial Celebration but been issued. motivating citizens to vote at last month’s who actually did purchase homes in I’d rather celebrate and press forward we I’m in the midst of planning and/or Board of Education election, which, at 65 those developments have added hun- have secured our 566th proclamation. organizing what I’m calling a ‘Proc–la- percent of our taxes, is more meaningful. dreds of children into our schools. Since Monday it has now moved to thon’ whereby I have a handful of volun- Politics aside, the message I took home Can the developer guarantee that there 105 proclamations. Union County is still teers, a bank of phone lines and fax lines from this episode is that the real problem of will be no congestion, no parking prob- the only county whereby we received and then we reach out to all the munici- high property taxes is because of our repre- lems, no school-aged children and that 100 percent support from all municipali- palities and county freeholders who have sentatives in Trenton. It is only they that can Ratables will come to offset tax in- ties. We have also received proclama- not responded. Wish me luck and I’ll be change a system that is out of control. I creases? I think not. tions/resolutions from 10 County Board sure to keep you posted. If anyone has would like to thank Mayor Marks for lead- I believe that if a Ratable is built on the of Chosen Freeholders with Monmouth any leads on the phone and fax lines, ing the way in calling this to everyone’s “Dean-oil site” with its own parking lot, all County declaring ‘F.O.P. (Fibrodysplasia please let me know and I’ll be sure to attention and for taking the fight to Trenton. of these goals can be met simultaneously. Ossificans Progressiva) Awareness Year’ follow through. He should be supported for his efforts. in their county. A.P.Gasparino Jr. Of the 105 proclamations received to Gary Whyte Kelly Deegan Fanwood Mountainside Scotch Plains CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May22, 2003 Page 5 SP Memorial Day Ceremonies To Honor Fallen War Heroes SCOTCH PLAINS — Memorial Wars Scotch Plains-Fanwood Me- Day pays tribute to those American morial Post 10122 and a Past Com- military personnel who made the mander VFW District 5 in Union ultimate sacrifice by giving their County. lives for their country. These fallen heroes will be honored with several County Clerk Unveils events in Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Memorial Day — Monday, May New Absentee Ballot 26. Observances will begin with a Counting System memorial service at 8 a.m. at Ameri- COUNTY – The Union County can Legion Post 209 located at Park Clerk’s Office has purchased a new Avenue and Sunset Place in Scotch optical-scan absentee voting system Plains. At 9 a.m., there will be the to make the counting of absentee laying of wreaths at the Fanwood ballots more streamlined and effi- Memorial Library at Tillotson Road cient, Clerk Joanne Rajoppi an- and North Avenue. Wreaths will then nounced Friday. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times be presented at the Veterans Monu- “This provides the Board of Elec- COMPUTER MOMS...Wilson Elementary School mothers from Westfield ment at Park Avenue and Front Street tions with a fully 21st-Century vote- spent last Saturday in The Westfield Leader office creating a publication for READY TO LISTEN...James Foerst started his ‘walking tour’ of the 4th Ward in Scotch Plains at 10 a.m. counting system,” Ms. Rajoppi said. their children’s class. Pictured above from the left are Barbara Ellsworth, Ellie in Westfield last Saturday. Mr. Foerst is seeking voter support for election to the The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Me- “This is a very simple, very fast, Colucci, Barbara Maehl and Nancy Shane. Town Council as the Fourth Ward Representative this November. He told The morial Day Parade will follow this proven technology with no margin for Leader/Times that by listening to the views of the residents in his ward, he will error.” be best able to represent them. He promises to place ‘Westfield Foerst.’ ceremony. The theme for this year’s parade is “Support Our Troops.” This new system will replace the old County Surrogate LaCorte Advises Starting at 10:45 a.m. from the punch-card system used for decades The Scotch PLAINVIEW Municipal Building in Scotch Plains, by the Board of Elections to count Firefighters On Estate Planning the parade will proceed along Park ballots. By law, the County Clerk counts COUNTY – Estate planning is not of experience as a private attorney Residents Handled Tough Issues Avenue, move down Martine Av- machine ballots while the Board of just for seniors anymore; Union and Union County Surrogate, Mr. enue into the center of Fanwood and Elections counts absentee and provi- County Surrogate James LaCorte told LaCorte talked about the importance At Township Council Meeting end at La Grande Park in Fanwood. sional ballots. Ms. Rajoppi said she delegates at the state Fireman’s Mu- of having a proper will and testament. By Fred Rossi for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood The Parade Committee has selected took the initiative to make the $42,000 tual Benevolent Association’s That document can avoid costly legal two individuals as the Grand Mar- purchase of hardware and software in (FMBA) convention this week. fees and family discord, he said. shals. Representing Fanwood is Carl order to promote efficiency and trans- At any age, it is important to have a Mr. LaCorte is available to speak Twice in the past year, the Scotch reasons for the big tax hike. Resi- Axt. He is a Navy veteran of World parency in the process. properly planned estate, especially in with community groups and civic or- Plains Township Council has held dents tended to question, voice opin- War II, having served on the USS “This is an investment in the integ- uncertain times, Mr. LaCorte said to ganizations about the importance of public hearings on thorny issues that ions and then listen to the responses Savannah in the Atlantic Ocean. Mr. rity of democracy,” she said. the group assembled in Woodbridge. wills and estate planning. Surrogate could have potentially deteriorated from the Council. Axt is a Past Commander of Ameri- “Referring to errors such as the 2000 He noted that of the 59 Union County LaCorte meets with groups of various into ugly and insulting shouting Some residents even offered intel- can Legion Post 209 in Scotch Plains Florida election, Ms. Rajoppi said, residents who died in the September sizes several times each month as part matches between residents and mem- ligent suggestions on ways the town- and Past Vice Commander of the “With this system, when a vote is cast 11 attacks, 31 were under 50 years of of an initiative to better educate the bers of the Council as well as between ship could lessen the property tax Union County American Legion. there is no doubt as for whom it is for.” age and did not leave behind a last public about these important issues. residents themselves. And on both bite in coming years. Representing Scotch Plains is Paul The same system has been imple- will and testament. To contact the Surrogate’s office, occasions, township residents acquit- All in all, it was an interesting and Montalbano. A Navy veteran of mented in four other New Jersey coun- Drawing on his combined decades please call (908) 527-4280. ted themselves well while displaying informative evening, even if the World War II, he was a crewmember ties and across the country. National the true meaning of being able to Council’s ultimate vote in favor of on the USS Balduck in the Pacific Computer Systems and software by disagree without being disagreeable. the budget may not have been to Ocean. Mr. Montalbano is a Past Sequoia Systems provide the hard- The most recent example was last most residents’ liking. Commander of Veterans of Foreign ware. DEEGAN week’s three hour public hearing on A year ago, the Council held a the township budget for 2003, which series of hearings on another sensitive included a large increase in the mu- subject when it was considering in- Memorial Day Celebration nicipal portion of local property taxes. troducing an ordinance designed to As anyone who was present at the curb underage alcohol consumption. Council’s May 13 meeting or watched Those hearings elicited strong emo- To Take Place In Fanwood ROOFING the proceedings on television could tions on both sides of the issue, but FANWOOD – The Borough of Caminiti, Committee Chair- see, the council chambers was filled those sessions, too, were conducted Fanwood’s annual Memorial Day woman. Proceeds from the event well beyond capacity with residents in a civil manner that permitted a full in the Park celebration will be held benefited recreational programs in who obviously weren’t there due to a and fair airing of viewpoints. on Monday, May 26, at LaGrande Fanwood. COMPANY sudden burst of interest in the work- I commended residents last year Park. Many rides and attractions will ings of local government. What could for the way they conducted them- It will begin around 11:30 a.m., be featured, including a dunk tank, have turned into a long evening of selves at those hearings and I do so immediately after the Memorial as well as hot dogs, Italian ices and residents shouting at the Council about again this year. Last week’s budget Day Parade, and continue until 2:30 other treats. Volunteers help cook 908-322-6405 the tax hike, council members trying hearing showed that residents do care p.m. the food, sell tickets and oversee to get in a few words of explanation about issues that affect them and that The parade will begin in down- the activities. and numerous catcalls from the audi- disagreements can be aired with mini- town Scotch Plains at 10 a.m., pro- “This year promises to be the ence instead settled into a mostly mal rancor in a civilized and infor- ceed along Park and Martine Av- biggest and best celebration we Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs orderly exchange of ideas between mative way. enues into Fanwood, and conclude have planned since the event was the public and its government. at Marian Avenue next to LaGrande first held in 1992,” noted Ms. Granted, there were strong words at County Announces Park. Caminiti. “We encourage our Repairs • Gutters times about the local property tax “Last year, we had great weather friends and neighbors to bring their levy. No one likes paying taxes, and to Absentee Ballot Hours and hundreds of borough residents children down to LaGrande Park expect township residents to sit qui- The Union County Clerk office will joined us in the park for a great after the parade to join in the fam- Free Estimates • Fully Insured etly and accept this year’s increase be open on Saturday, May 31 from 9 afternoon,” remembered Linda ily fun.” without questioning the need for it a.m. to 1 p.m. for voters seeking last- and the reasons that lay behind it minute absentee ballots for the Pri- would have been almost unthinkable. mary Election on Tuesday, June 3. Some residents were emotional Mail-in applications, legally, can- FREE CONVENIENCE CHECKING at UnitedTrust during their time at the microphone, not be accepted if they are postmarked some were angry. There were some after Tuesday, May 27. Walk-in appli- partisans shots from both Republi- cations are being accepted up to 3 cans and Democrats. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Library to Hold 100th Year Celebration FANWOOD – On Sunday, June 1, public between 11 a.m. and 4:30 the Fanwood Memorial Library will p.m., including a 50/50 raffle to sup- host a Town-Wide Block Party on its port the library. lawn to celebrate its 100th year of Beginning at noon, free food, in- service to the community. cluding hot dogs, chips and beverages, The event, co-sponsored by Com- will be served to the public. Attendees merce Bank and the Friends of the are encouraged to bring a dessert to Fanwood Memorial Library, will fea- share. The Friends of the Library will ture a variety of activities for the provide a large sheet cake. Grammy Award-winner Tom Chapin is scheduled to perform in a Service League Posts one-hour family concert from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Special Sale Dates High School bands Absent Minded WESTFIELD – The Westfield and Ratio of the Fall will perform Service League, which operates a for about 25 minutes each between Thrift and Consignment Shop at 114 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Elmer Street in Westfield, will hold Additionally, a commemorative quilt special end-of-the-season sales be- and new mural will be unveiled after 1 ginning on Tuesday, May 27. p.m. Fire and rescue squad vehicles During that week, all items in the will also be on hand for visitors to see shop will be sold at half price. The during the festivities. following week, starting June 3, all The library, located at North Avenue items will be offered for $1. On Sat- and Tillotson Road, will remain open for urday, June 7, a Bag Day Sale will business that day, with special Sunday Ms. Laura Todd and Bradford Hotchkiss take place. Customers will be able to hours. In the event of rain, the celebration purchase a bag for $5 and fill it to the will be held in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood brim with whatever they can fit in it. High School auditorium and cafeteria. The shop is open from September The following streets will be closed Ms. Laura Todd Engaged through June, Tuesday to Saturday, to vehicular traffic for the duration of from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is currently the event: North Avenue (from the stocked with gently-used summer crosswalk at Martine Avenue to To Bradford Hotchkiss clothing for the entire family. Nichols Court, which will close North Nathan Schaufler and Ms. Marla Lafkowitz All proceeds from the shop are to through traffic from Midway Av- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton Todd Vt. in 1999. She is employed with donated to local charities. For more enue); Forest Road (from North Av- of Westfield have announced the Octagon Marketing in Stamford, Conn. information, please call the Thrift enue to Tillotson Road), and Tillotson engagement of their daughter, Ms. as an Account Manager. Shop at (908) 233-2530. Road (from Forest Road to North Ms. Marla Lafkowitz Laura Talbott Todd of Greenwich, Her fiancé graduated from the Avenue). Conn., to Bradford Owen Hotchkiss, Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, also of Greenwich. He is the son of Conn. in 1995 and received a Bach- Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robert elor of Arts degree in History from To Marry Nathan Schaufler Hotchkiss of Greenwich. Middlebury College in 1999. He is Mott’s Artillery On Tap A 1995 graduate of Westfield High employed as a trader with Heartland Dr. and Mrs. Paul Lafkowitz of Wheelock College in 2000. Ms. School, the bride-to-be earned a Bach- Securities in New York City. Scotch Plains have announced the en- Lafkowitz teaches kindergarten in elor of Arts degree in Psychology from The couple will be married in Sep- Sunday at Miller-Cory gagement of their daughter, Ms. Marla the Avon Public School system in Middlebury College in Middlebury, tember. Lafkowitz of West Newton, Mass., Avon, Mass. WESTFIELD – On Sunday, June open, featuring various reproduc- formerly of Scotch Plains, to Nathan The future bridegroom graduated 1, Thomas, Esther and Fran Hallada tions, books, crafts, cookbooks and Schaufler of Marlborough, Mass. He from Marlborough High School in Professor to Discuss Book of Westfield will be part of the Mott’s educational toys. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith 1994 and received a Bachelor of Arts Artillery (military) Encampment at Max Kaplan of Westfield, Penny Schaufler of New Hartford, Conn. degree in History and International the Miller-Cory House Museum, lo- Maslo of Elizabeth and Joan Barna of The bride-elect graduated from Studies from the University of Mas- On FDR Health Cover-up cated at 614 Mountain Avenue in Scotch Plains will prepare traditional Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School sachusetts in Amherst, Mass. in 2000. Westfield, between 2 and 5 p.m. Colonial dinners over an open hearth. in 1994 and received a Bachelor of Mr. Schaufler is employed as a mar- SCOTCH PLAINS – Dr. Hugh at the University of Medicine and Den- Members of the artillery will recre- Visitors will be able to sample taste Arts degree in Speech from Hofstra keting representative for Diageo of Evans will discuss his book “The tistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medi- ate military life during the American treats while learning about early Ameri- University in 1998. She was also North America. Hidden Campaign: FDR’s Health and cal School. The book is the result of his Revolution, when entire families of- can cooking utensils and techniques. awarded a Master of Science degree A wedding is planned for August the 1944 Election” at the monthly 10-year study of Roosevelt’s declining ten traveled with the soldiers. Admission to the museum is $2 for in Early Childhood Education from of this year. meeting of the Historical Society of health. During a career spanning more Musket demonstrations and infor- adults, 50 cents for students and free Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Tues- than 40 years, Dr. Evans has been a mation about various types of uni- for children under age six. day, May 27, at 8 p.m. at the Fanwood clinician, educator, researcher and ad- forms will be presented during the On Sunday, June 8, Frederick Ross Youth Invited to Participate train station. ministrator. afternoon. of Scotch Plains will present a pro- The book reveals how President Refreshments and fellowship will Additionally, tours of the historic gram entitled “1700s Fur Trader and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s failing health follow the meeting. The train station is farmhouse will be conducted by au- Trapper.” In Y Summer Day Camps was shielded from the American located at North and Martine Avenues. thentically costumed docents For information about the mu- people, many of whom felt he was Further information may be ob- throughout the afternoon. The last seum and its opportunities for vol- WESTFIELD — With a camp staff amusement and water parks through- integral to a victory in World War II, tained from Historical Society Presi- tour will begin at 4 p.m. unteers, please call the museum of- return rate of 76 percent, the Westfield out the tri-state area, the beach, ball during the 1944 election. Roosevelt dent Richard Bousquet, P.O. Box The museum gift shop will also be fice at (908) 232-1776. Y is gearing up for another season of games and museum visits in New died on April 12, 1945. 261, Scotch Plains 07076 or by call- its Summer Day Camp program for York and Philadelphia. Dr. Evans is a Professor of Pediatrics ing (908) 232-1199. children and teenagers. For teenagers, the Y offers the trip- Y camps offer a broad range of based Teen Express. 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Al- Care at the First United Methodist are interred in the Revolutionary – is justified by the historical lesson though they hope to travel in the fall, the Church of Westfield, will deliver the Cemetery, and grave locations have – “because you were strangers in the nature of their class experience has Memorial Day address at the Revo- been marked with flags. land of Egypt.” changed. Many of the students have been lutionary Cemetery on Mountain Some 70 Revolutionary War sol- Many of our holidays are also together since they began their formal Avenue on Monday, May 26. diers’ graves are decorated, as well grounded in historical events. This year, Jewish studies in kindergarten and one of The ceremony is expected to start as those of more than 25 servicemen beginning at sundown on Thursday, the goals that has kept them together has between 9:30 and 10 a.m., after the from World War II and later con- June 5, Jews all over the world will been looking forward to this trip. parade has passed the cemetery. flicts. Graves also include soldiers celebrate the festival of Shavuot. Early this month, over a weekend This traditional observance in from the French and Indian War, the Shavuot, which is sometimes trans- that they would have been in Budapest, memory of veterans of the American War of 1812 and the Civil War. lated as the Feast of Weeks and is the class gathered at my house for a Revolution and other wars is sponsored pronounced “sha-vu-ote,” recalls a piv- Shabbaton – an extended Shabbat cel- by the Westfield chapters of the Daugh- B’nai B’rith Lodge otal moment in Jewish history. ebration and study retreat. Because ters of the American Revolution and the The Israelites, newly freed from they are becoming responsible for their Sons of the American Revolution. To Honor Mr. Kalem Egyptian slavery, made a covenant own Jewish lives, the very thing that They will break from the line of COUNTY – B’nai B’rith Lodge with God at Mount Sinai, a covenant Confirmation is meant to mark, the march as the parade proceeds to No. 2093 will honor Dan Kalem at a sealed by the revelation of the Ten class was given the opportunity to HEROES TO THE KIDS…The St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Youth Fairview Cemetery on East Broad dinner dance on Wednesday, June Commandments. decide whether or not, without the trip, Ministry has been named as a United Way of Central Jersey Hometown Hero Street. 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Temple nominee for members’ volunteer work with the Ozanum Catholic Charities Beth Ahm in Springfield. Almost 200 years ago, Reform they were ready to become Shelter in Edison. Pictured, left to right, are: Justin Footerman, First Vice A graduate of the Theological Judaism, one of the progressive Confirmands at Temple Sholom. Chairman of the United Way of Central Jersey; youth ministry member Nick School of Drew University and Mr. Kalem, a Springfield resident, streams of modern Judaism, decided To their credit, their mature answer Gismondi; St. Helen’s Youth Minister Patti Gardner; Youth Ministry member Andover Newton Theological is a long-time member of B’nai B’rith that Shavuot was the exact time for was yes and no. The trip was an impor- Cassie Lo and Youth Advisory Board member Charlie Mueller, with their School, Dr. Bottorff was ordained in and has been involved with civic and young Jews – male and female – to tant reason for them continuing in the nomination. the United Methodist Church in 1972. humanitarian activities for more than publicly affirm their adult commit- class and they felt as if something was He has served as pastor in parishes in 50 years. ment to live a Jewish life. missing. However, as they learned about Linden and Lake Hopatcong. Lodge No. 2093, which includes This ritual, Confirmation, was cre- Confirmation, these students decided St. Helen’s Youth Ministry Since 1982, he has been a Fellow in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood ated as a counter to the Bar Mitzvah that they were ready to assume their the American Association of Pastoral and Mountainside among its mem- ceremony, which takes place at the adult Jewish responsibilities. Counselors and a Clinical Member of ber towns, will present Mr. Kalem age of 13 and was, at that time, As their Rabbi, I am proud of the Honored For Shelter Work the American Association of Marriage with its Citizenship and Civic Af- restricted to males only. Confirmation class of 2003 (5763 in and Family Therapy. A licensed thera- fairs Award. As Reform Jews moved their reli- the Jewish calendar). Despite chal- WESTFIELD – The Youth Minis- the Ozanum Catholic Charities Shel- pist by the State of New Jersey, he Reservations for the event may be gion into encounter with mainstream lenges and disappointments, they have try program at St. Helen’s Roman ter in Edison. maintains a private practice in Westfield. made by calling Joseph Tenenbaum at culture, they believed that 16 was a truly discovered the meaning intended Catholic Church in Westfield was High school students, under the In addition to Dr. Bottorff’s mes- (973) 379-9306. A souvenir journal is more appropriate age for such a cer- by our Reform forebears those two recently recognized as a United Way supervision of Patti Gardner, St. sage, the program is expected to being compiled and advertisers will be emony and that young men and centuries ago. This class has decided of Central Jersey Hometown Hero Helen’s Youth Minister, volunteer at include greetings from the Regent able to apply journal ads toward tickets women should be equally respon- to take ownership of their Judaism nominee for its volunteer work with the shelter every Tuesday for three of the Daughters of the American for the evening’s entertainment. sible for their adult Judaism. and their history. hours during the school year by read- Temple Sholom, along with other I invite you to come celebrate with ing to the children there, helping Reform and many Conservative congre- us as the Confirmation class of Temple Vacation Bible School them with homework, playing with Ministry Series to Continue gations, continues to mark Shavuot with Sholom marks their own commit- them outside in nice weather and Confirmation. Our students, who have ment to Judaism and their personal To Feature Mystery taking part in various other activi- already become Bar or Bat Mitzvah, reception of the Ten Commandments SCOTCH PLAINS – This ties. With ‘Make a Difference’ continue their studies. In the tenth grade, at Temple Sholom in Plainfield, 8 summer’s Vacation Bible School “I think it’s a great experience to they meet weekly with the Rabbi and p.m. on Thursday, June 5. at the Terrill Road Baptist Church help out the kids and to see them so WESTFIELD – The Ministry for community activities. in Scotch Plains will feature a Separated, Divorced and Widowed Per- prepare to become Confirmands. * * * * * excited,” said Nick Gismondi, a jun- This program is the second in a series Our curriculum focuses on choices mystery theme entitled “The ior at Westfield High School and a sons at the Holy Trinity Roman Catho- of presentations hosted by the Ministry Rabbi Abraham is the spiritual Great Kingdom Caper.” that Jews throughout history have made leader of Temple Sholom, a Reform shelter volunteer. lic Church in Westfield will present for Separated, Divorced and Widowed that have shaped their own lives as well Youngsters will imagine they During the summer, shelter young- “Reach Out and Make a Difference” on Persons at the Holy Trinity parish. The congregation serving the Plainfields, are traveling the streets of Lon- as our Jewish history. For many years, Scotch Plains and the surrounding sters are taken to the beach, the zoo, Thursday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. first, entitled “Now That I am Alone, the Confirmation class has made a trip don on a mission to crack the the movies, for ice cream and on The presenter will be Katie Feeks, What’s Next?,” was held on May 1. communities. Temple Sholom would Character Code. Bible stories, to Eastern Europe to learn about the like to thank the members of the other field trips. Executive Director of CONTACT We The June 5 meeting will begin at Jewish culture that existed there prior music, crafts, games and snacks “It’s wonderful to see the high Care, a crisis intervention hotline in 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Council Fanwood Presbyterian Church who, will all be part of this free pro- to the Holocaust and struggles to re- beginning in July, will be its temporary school kids interacting and giving of Westfield. Room at the Holy Trinity emerge today. The trip helps the class gram. themselves to the children,” remarked She will discuss how people can Interparochial School, located at 336 hosts in the temple’s move to the Scotch The Vacation Bible School will put their own Judaism, and their own Plains-Fanwood area. Miss Gardner. “The kids at the shelter cope with loss and also make a dif- First Street in Westfield. It will be be held from 9 a.m. to noon, really look forward to seeing us pull ference in the lives of others by vol- offered free of charge and open to all Monday through Friday, August up in our van every week.” unteering and getting involved in denominations. 4 to 8. It is open to children from Torah Center to Conduct pre-kindergarten up to those who Holy Trinity Seniors have completed fifth grade. Dedication and Workshop There will also be a parenting To Wind Up Season Good News class for adults each day from WESTFIELD – The final meeting WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, June 6 and 7, when Jews celebrate 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nursery care of the season for the Senior Social He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds . . . June 4, Joseph and Sondra Tammam the giving of the Torah (Ten Com- is available. Club of Holy Trinity will be a ca- The Lord supports the humble. of Westfield will dedicate a new Aron mandments) on Mount Sinai. The Terrill Road Baptist tered luncheon held at 1:30 p.m. on Kodesh (Torah ark) and Bimah (To- The Aron Kodesh dedication and Church is located at 1340 Terrill Monday, June 9, in the gymnasium PSALM 147:3,6 rah reading podium) at the Union Torah Factory will take place at the Road. Registration will run of the Holy Trinity Interparochial County Torah Center in Westfield, in Torah Center, located at 418 Central through Sunday, July 13. To reg- School. ister, please call the Terrill Road God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, honor of their parents and children. Avenue. Reservations are preferred To make a reservation for the lun- of love and self-discipline. The public is also invited to a but not required. For further infor- Baptist Church at (908) 322- cheon, please call Dominic Lisanti “Torah Factory” workshop that day, mation, please call the Torah Center 7151. at (908) 233-7180 by Wednesday, 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 sponsored by the Tammam family. at (908) 789-5252. June 4. The dedication will begin at 7 p.m. and will be immediately followed by the workshop. • Criminal Defense - Federal & State * This hands-on workshop will trace LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR. the ancient history of writing, from cave • Complex Civil Litigation writing, hieroglyphics, Egyptian tab- • DWI & Municipal Court lets and papyrus, through the develop- ment of parchment writing, which has • Domestic Relations / Custody Factory Authorized Price Reduction. preserved the Torah throughout the ages. Participants will learn about the an- cient art of biblical calligraphy and ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. scroll making, including the basic tools of the scribe: ink, quill and parchment. Former Federal Prosecutor They will have the opportunity to pre- pare raw hides into parchment, whittle a goose feather into a quill, and mix the 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 ingredients to prepare the ink. Finally, Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 they will be able to write the ancient 5 Hebrew letters of the Torah on their AYS own hand-made parchments. D This program will be held in prepa- [email protected] ! ration for the holiday of Shavuot, LEFT

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Carol Stillwell Hoff, 84, of Jupi- dale, 733 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lau- Westfield died on Friday, May 9, at Having joined the Merchant Ma- ter, Fla. and Lake Hopatcong died derdale, Fla. 33304, or to a favorite his residence. rine in 1938 at age 15, he was Howard McDowell, 78, Army Veteran; on Friday, May 16, at Saint Clare’s charity. Born in Liverpool, England, he aboard a tanker, the S.S. R.W. Hospital in Denville. May 22, 2003 had lived in Staten Island, N.Y. Gallagher, that was torpedoed and Owner of Oil Heat Business in Westfield Born in Glen Ridge, she had lived prior to moving to Westfield in sunk by a German U-boat during Howard McDowell, 78, of years, Flora W. McDowell; a son, in Westfield for many years before Elizabeth King, 81 1959. World War II. Westfield died on Tuesday, April Timothy J. McDowell of Loveland, moving to Jupiter in 1983. She spent Elizabeth “Betty” King, 81, of Mr. Rickman had worked in the In 1946, Mr. Rickman was 22, at the Baypath Nursing Center Ohio; a daughter, Suzanne M. summers throughout her life on Lake Stockton died on Thursday, May 15, maintenance department of awarded the Mariner’s Medal from in Duxbury, Mass. Boucher of Duxbury, Hopatcong, including the last 30 at Independence Manor Assisted Liv- Pathmark in Stirling and Watchung the United States Congress for in- Born in Plainfield, he Mass.; a sister, Muriel years on Indian Island. ing in Flemington. from 1959 to 1984. He had previ- juries he sustained in the attack. He had lived in Westfield Stensland of New Mrs. Hoff was a lifelong member Born in Philadelphia, she had lived ously been a tugboat worker with additionally received several war for 60 years before Mexico; a brother, Ri- and active sailor with the Lake in Scotch Plains and Edison before the Army Corps of Engineers in zone and combat bars from the War moving to Kingston, chard McDowell of Hopatcong Yacht Club, a longtime relocating to Stockton a year ago. Shipping Administration, along Mass. a year ago. Mountainside, and member of the Westfield Service Mrs. King was a member of the with the New Jersey Distinguished Mr. McDowell had three grandchildren. League and the College Women’s Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Michael D’Sole, 41 Service Medal in 1994. been President and co- Private services were Club of Westfield, and Past Presi- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains and Michael D’Sole, 41, of Scotch Mr. Rickman also served in the owner of McDowell held in Massachusetts. dent of the Lake Hopatcong Yacht of its Rosary Altar Society. Plains died on Tuesday, May 6, at United States Coast Guard during Oil-Heat in Westfield A memorial fund has Club Women’s Auxiliary. She also She was predeceased by a son, Harry his home. World War II. before retiring. been established in his was a member of the Jonathan Land- A. King, Jr., in 1986, and by a grand- Born in East Orange, he had been A member of American Legion He was a member of memory at Deerfort ing Golf Club. son, Marc von Trapp. a resident of Irvington and Spring- Post No. 3 in Westfield and the the Rotary Club of Howard McDowell Lodge, a Christian A 1940 graduate of Mount Surviving are her husband of 57 field prior to moving to Scotch World War II Memorial Society, he Westfield, Fuel Merchants of New camp for boys, Box 228, Specula- Holyoke College, she was Past Presi- years, Harry A. King; two daughters, Plains. also was an honorary life member Jersey and the Klinker Klub. tor, N.Y. 12164. dent of her class. Patricia von Trapp of Stowe, Vt. and Mr. D’Sole worked as a computer for 52 years and an inner guard at A decorated United States Army Arrangements were under the She additionally served as a vol- Jeannie Colalillo of Stockton; a son, technician for the Springfield school Elks Lodge No. 1585 in veteran, Mr. McDowell served in direction of the Gray Funeral unteer and Eucharistic minister at Kevin King of Chandler, Ariz.; a system for 17 years. Mountainside. Italy with the 10th Mountain Divi- Home, 318 East Broad Street in St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church brother, John J. Hyland of Havertown, Surviving are his wife, Anne Maria Mr. Rickman volunteered at sion during World War II. Westfield. in Tequesta, Fla. Pa., and eight grandchildren. D’Sole; his parents, Catherine and Union Hospital, the Department of Surviving are his wife of 55 May 22, 2003 She was predeceased by her hus- The funeral was held on Tuesday, Dante D’Sole, and two sisters, Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health band of 51 years, John A. Hoff, in May 20, from the Memorial Funeral Patricia Nardone and Suzanne Care Center at Lyons and Children’s 1993. Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. D’Sole-Boettchner. Specialized Hospital in Joan D. Monteleone, 56, School Nurse; Surviving are five daughters, Dor- A Mass followed at the Immaculate A Mass was offered on Friday, Mountainside. He also served as an othy H. Clarke of Arlington, Va., Heart of Mary Church. Interment took May 9, at St. James Roman Catholic usher at St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Was Active at Holy Trinity Church Patricia H. McCartan of Punta place at Fairview Cemetery in Church in Springfield. lic Church in Westfield. Joan D. Kyle Monteleone, 56, of teacher. Gorda, Fla., Margaret H. Holloway Westfield. Arrangements were handled by Surviving is his wife, Betty Van Westfield died on Thursday, May 15, She also was a member of the of Topsfield, Mass., Barbara H. Hoff Memorial donations may be made the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Dusen Rickman. at her home. Marriage Encounter Group and the of South Windsor, Conn. and Carol to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Plains. The funeral took place on Tues- Born in Philadelphia, she grew up Christian Family Movement of the H. Phelps of Schodack, N.Y.; five Roman Catholic Church, 1571 Memorial contributions may be day, May 13, from the Rossi Fu- in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. She lived Archdiocese of Newark. sons, John A. Hoff of Mountain Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains 07076. made to the Children’s Cancer Re- neral Home in Scotch Plains. A in Westfield since 1976. She was predeceased by a daugh- Lakes, William S. Hoff of May 22, 2003 search Fund, 11633 San Vicente Mass followed at St. Helen’s Mrs. Monteleone was employed ter, Lisa K. Monteleone, in 1995. Longmeadow, Mass., Peter M. Hoff Boulevard, Suite 300, Los Angeles, Church. Interment was at Fairview by the North Plainfield Board of Surviving are her husband, An- of Ocean Township, David P. Hoff Victoria M. Latzko, 97 Calif. 90049. Cemetery in Westfield. Education as a school nurse in the thony L. Monteleone; a daughter, of Melrose, Mass. and Richard E. Victoria M. Latzko, 97, of Warren May 22, 2003 May 22, 2003 East End School for 10 years. Ear- Kristine Monteleone; a brother, Gary Hoff of Skillman; 30 grandchildren died on Saturday, May 17, at Runnells lier, she had worked in the Summit Kyle, and a granddaughter. and a great-grandchild. Specialized Hospital of Union County school system and the Linden school A Funeral Mass was offered on Arrangements were handled by in Berkeley Heights. Chris Walsh, 44, VP of Operations system. Tuesday, May 20, at the Holy Trinity the Tuttle Funeral Home in Randolph Born in New York City to John and She received her Bachelor of Sci- Church. Township. Marie Latzko, she moved to Warren For Air Cargo at Virgin Atlantic ence in Nursing degree from Trenton Arrangements were under the di- Memorial donations may be made when she was 10 years old. Chris Walsh, 44, of Scotch Plains Arts degree in Journalism and Mass State College in 1977 and a Master in rection of the Dooley Colonial to Covenant House of Fort Lauder- After graduating from nursing died on Friday, May 16, in the hos- Communications. Nursing degree from Montclair State Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in school, Miss Latzko had worked as a pice unit of Beth Israel Medical Cen- He was predeceased by his father, University in 1995. Westfield. Audrey L. English, 75 pediatric nurse. Mrs. Monteleone was a member of Memorial contributions may be Surviving is a niece, Marie Crosby ter in Newark. Timothy Walsh, and by a sister, Audrey L. English, 75, of Born in Valley Stream, Long Is- Maureen. the Social Concerns, Adult Educa- made to the Lisa K. Monteleone of Fanwood. tion and Liturgy committees at the Scholarship Fund at the Westfield Scotch Plains died on Friday, May Funeral services will be held at 11 land, N.Y., he had lived there until Surviving are his wife, Julie 16, at the Ashbrook Nursing and moving to Scotch Plains 12 years Meredith Walsh; a daughter, Lind- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Foundation, 301 North Avenue, West, a.m. today, Thursday, May 22, at in Westfield, where she was also a Westfield 07090. Rehabilitation Center in Scotch the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 ago. say Walsh of Scotch Plains; a son, Plains. Mr. Walsh had been Vice President Christopher Walsh of Scotch Plains; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine May 22, 2003 South Avenue in Fanwood. Inter- Born in Picken County, Ala., ment will follow at Hillside Cem- of Operations for air cargo at Virgin his mother, Sheila Archbald Walsh she had lived in Raleigh, N.C. Atlantic Airways in Newark for the of Florida, and a brother, James etery in Scotch Plains. Visitation Vincent J. Bonadies, 86, Contractor; prior to coming to Scotch Plains in will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the past six years. Previously, he had Walsh, also of Florida. 1996. been an operations manager for Memorial services will be held at funeral home. Springfield’s First Democratic Mayor Mrs. English had been employed In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Lufthansa at Newark Airport and at a future date. with the Raleigh Catholic Diocese Kennedy Airport for more than 20 Arrangements are by the Dooley tions may be made to the Fanwood Vincent J. Bonadies, 86, of He was Director of the local in North Carolina for 25 years Rescue Squad, 218 Forest Road, years. Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Fanwood died on Monday, May 12, prior to retiring in 1993. He was a 1980 graduate of New enue in Westfield. American Red Cross, a member of Fanwood 07023. at Westfield Center-Genesis the Holy Name Society at St. James She was active with the First York University, with a Bachelor of May 22, 2003 May 22, 2003 ElderCare in Westfield. Roman Catholic Church in Spring- Cosmopolitan Baptist Church in Born in Newark, he had been a field and a member of the Union Raleigh, serving as a den mother Ethel R. Flynn, 85, Served Church, resident of Springfield for 51 years County Council of the Boy Scouts for Cub Scout Pack No. 159, a Girl Morton Welsher, 77 prior to moving to Fanwood. of America. Scout leader and a member of the Morton Welsher, 77, of Scotch Mr. Bonadies, a self-employed Mr. Bonadies received a Concert Choir and Senior Choir 2. Plains died on Monday, May 12, at Community In Many Capacities contractor, had built houses on bachelor’s degree in electrical en- She also was a supervisor for Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Ethel R. Flynn, 85, of Juno Beach, of the United Way of Westfield. Baltusrol Top in Springfield for over gineering from the Newark Col- children’s ushers and assisted with ter in Plainfield. Fla. died on Thursday, May 15, at Surviving are her husband of 64 20 years, until 2000. During that lege of Engineering. the church’s hospitality commit- Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he had the Heartland Health Care Center years, Leo J. Flynn; two daughters, time, he also worked for the Archie Surviving are his wife of 60 years, tee. been a Jersey City resident prior to in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jule K. Foley of Grand Rapids, Schwartz Realty Company in New- Constance C. Bonadies; a daugh- She was predeceased by her hus- moving to Scotch Plains 48 years ago. Born on June 3, 1917 in Mich. and Mary Kay Michalczak ark, serving as a Vice President ter, Celia A. Bonadies, and a grand- band, Monroe English, Jr. Mr. Welsher had worked in the Girardville, Pa., she was a graduate of Jupiter, Fla.; three sons, Dr. Leo there. daughter. Surviving are four sons, Mon- insurance field before his retirement. of St. Joseph’s High School. She J. Flynn, Jr. of Alexandria, La., Earlier, he had owned Bond Elec- A Funeral Mass was offered yes- roe English, 3rd, Joseph P. En- He graduated from the Penn Col- had also lived in Philadelphia be- James B. Flynn and Robert E. tronics in Springfield and was an terday, Wednesday, May 21, at St. glish, Charles E. English and lege of Optometry. fore moving to Westfield in 1955. Flynn, both of Westfield; 17 grand- agent for the Division of Motor James Church. Entombment took Dwight D. English, and a sister, Surviving are his wife, Ida She retired to Florida in 1980. children and three great-grandchil- Vehicles in Springfield for many place at St. Teresa Cemetery in Dora Hodo. Welsher; two sons, Allen Welsher A parishioner of the Holy Trinity dren. years. Summit. A service was held on Tuesday, and Philip Welsher, and four grand- Roman Catholic Church in A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Mr. Bonadies was the first Demo- Arrangements were under the di- May 20, at the Rossi Funeral Home children. Westfield, she served as a Eucha- at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, May crat to serve as Mayor of Spring- rection of the Galante Funeral in Scotch Plains. Interment took Services were conducted on Tues- ristic Minister, President of the 22, at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic field, from 1959 to 1961. He won Home in Union. place at Hillside Cemetery in day, May 13, at the Goldstein Funeral Mother’s Guild and Principal of Church in Girardville. election to the Springfield Town- Memorial contributions may be Scotch Plains. Chapel in Edison. Confraternity of Christine Doctrine Arrangements are under the di- ship Committee three times between made to the Susan G. Komen Breast May 22, 2003 May 22, 2003 for three years. rection of McDonald’s Funeral 1954 and 1961. Cancer Foundation, 785 Spring- Mrs. Flynn was also President of Home in Girardville. A founder and Past President of field Avenue, Summit 07901, in DEATH NOTICE YES (Youth Employment Services) May 22, 2003 the Springfield chapter of UNICO, honor of Mr. Bonadies’ mother, he also was a past exalted ruler of Anna Marino. Philip W. Smith, 91, Was Vice President May 22, 2003 NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III the Elks Lodge in Springfield. At Chase Manhattan Bank For 27 Years Philip Waddell Smith, 91, of for 50 years and members of the ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW Leslie Thorpe, 61, Probation Officer; Newtown Square, Pa. died on Sat- Echo Lake Country Club in urday, May 17, at Riddle Memo- Westfield. Had Been Awarded Purple Heart rial Hospital in Media, Pa. He is survived by his wife of 64 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. Leslie P. Thorpe, 61, of Order of Police and also served on He was born in Sewickley, Pa., years, Jeanne Evans Smith, and CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Manahawkin died on Sunday, May the juvenile conference boards in the son of the late Philip Henry two daughters, Santita Ogren of 18, at Southern Ocean County Hos- Union and Ocean counties. Waddell Smith and Isabella Tulsa, Okla. and Susan Gallant of pital in Manahawkin. He served in the United States Williamson MacLaren Smith of San Diego, Calif. He is also sur- 908. 709. 1999 Born in Newark, he had been a Army National Guard during peace- Princeton. He graduated from vived by a grandson, Robert Gray resident of Nutley and Westfield be- time and was awarded the Purple Princeton University in 1933 and of Canandaigua, N.Y., a grand- GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: fore moving to Manahawkin five Heart. from Harvard Business School. Mr. daughter, Jeanne Richards of Sil- years ago. Surviving are a son, Timothy W. Smith was a resident of Westfield ver Spring, Md., and two great- Prior to retiring in 1998, Mr. Thorpe Thorpe, and a sister, Patricia Zane. from 1951 to 1991. grandsons, Robert Philip “Philo” •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY had been a principal probation of- Funeral services will be conducted He worked for Chase Manhattan Gray and Charles Daniel “Charlie” •ELDER LAW •ZONING ficer for the State of New Jersey and at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, May 22, Bank for 27 years and retired as a Gray. •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT worked in the Essex County court from the McCriskin Home For Fu- Vice President and Chairman of A memorial service for family •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION system in Newark for 30 years. nerals in South Plainfield. the Installment Credit Division at and friends will be held on Satur- He was a member of the Fraternal May 22, 2003 the age of 60. Previously, he had day, May 24, at White Horse Vil- worked for CIT and the FBI. lage in Newtown Square, Pa., and Mr. Smith and his wife, Jeanne, burial will be at the Revolutionary enjoyed spending half of each Cemetery across from The Pres- year in their condo in Englewood, byterian Church in Westfield on Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Fla. They were members of The Mountain Avenue in Westfield. aught in the Presbyterian Church in Westfield May 22, 2003 Caring & Courteous Service to the C Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Medicaid confusion? Union County News Westfield Forethought® funeral planning County Freeholders’ Program 556 Westfield Avenue can help. 233-0255 Reviews Homeland Security John L. Dooley Manager AREA – The Union County Free- for the memorial, which will be Find out how holders’ Forum entitled “Protect- located at Echo Lake Park in ing Union County” will be aired Mountainside. The effort is one- by calling... through Saturday, June 7. third of the way toward its $100,000 The program features informa- goal. tion on how the public can re- Tax deductible contributions can spond in case of a terrorist attack be sent to: Union County Septem- and the county’s new brochure, ber 11 Memorial Fund, in care of Cranford FUNERAL “Homeland Security: Protecting Union County Managers Office, DIRECTORS Families and Property is Your Administration Building, Sixth 218 North Avenue Government’s Top Priority,” which Floor, Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- – Since 1897 – was mailed to every household in beth, 07202. 276-0255 Union County. The program will air on Union Charles V. Dooley Also discussed during the pro- County Channel 57 on Mondays at Manager • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER gram is a fundraising initiative for 6:30 p.m., on Westfield Channel 36 • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP a September 11 memorial to the on Fridays at 2 and 7 p.m., and on Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Union County residents lost on Scotch Plains’ Channel 34. For September 11, 2001. Freeholder more information on Scotch Plains WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 Alexander Mirabella chairs a com- airing times, please call (908) 232- CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 mittee that is raising private funds 2400, extension no. 243. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 9 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Principal David Heisey Concepts & Thought Reveals Pupils Placed on Third Marking Period Honor Rolls SCOTCH PLAINS – Dr. David Dakim Gaines Michael Ross Theresa Jahn Victoria Shelus Pedro Florentin Caitlin Shevlin Heisey, Principal of Scotch Plains- Erin Gallagher Christina Roth Ashley Jones Erin Sullivan Amanda Frank James Snodgrass Fanwood High School, has announced Kerry Gander Jennifer Roth Cheryl Kaplun Stephen Tavares Kristi Gayara Benjamin Solomon Third Marking Pd. Honor Roll the names of students placed on the Jennifer Gawryluk Jessica Roth Vincent Losavio Nancy Twu Allison Gebler Danielle Stanley High Honor Roll and Regular Honor Jennifer Grana Kyle Rzonca Joseph Malchow Christopher Wallden Dennis Hercel Courtney Stewart Nicole Hagerty Jeremy Sanders Richard Zebleckas, Jr. Brittany Hessemer Stephanie Thomas Roll for the Third Marking Period of Eddie Han Anthony Saraceno Kara Kaskiw Camille Tiangco Pupils Told at Terrill School the 2002-2003 academic term. Laura Harrison Sarah Schwartz REGULAR HONOR ROLL Jessica Kim Jaclyn Tumolo JUNIORS - 66 STUDENTS SCOTCH PLAINS – Students in Kathryn Albanese-DeMair Joanna Naugle HIGH HONOR ROLL Abraham Hiatt Michael Sheffield Daniel Kranz Jonathan Wagner Meral Akyuz Jenna Marionni sixth, seventh and eighth grade at Brittany Biondi Cecilia Osterman FRESHMEN - 28 STUDENTS Denise Horn Sean Smith Ilya Laksin Tamie Walker Ashley Caldora Minal Patel Kyle Baker Christa Marvelli Claudia Ahiabor Julie Hyman Christopher Huether Jennifer Spiegel Joshua Liss Talia Weinberg Terrill Middle School in Scotch Sky Cheung Brian Pesin Andrew Jayson Sean Varsolona Louis Balestriere Zachary McGuire Andrew Loomis Amanda Williams James Alfano Catherine Jahn Plains have been placed on the Third Daniel Ciabattari Maya Robinson Nicholas Barattucci John Meade Faye Bi Meaghan Kelly Steven Kazmierkiewic Andrew Watson Laura Manziano Sara Woods Janine DeFeo Theodore Rosenblatt Aaron Klemow Laura Yi Danielle Bartley Andre Melendez Marking Period High Honor Roll Michael Bonacum Caroline Lazur Carina Gerveshi Erin Rossi Andre Baruch Daniel Metzger HIGH HONOR ROLL and Regular Honor Roll for the 2002- Elizabeth Bourchtein Jessica Levine Catherine Harley Joseph Schiavo HIGH HONOR ROLL Sara Beckerman Amanda Miller SENIORS - 28 STUDENTS 2003 academic term. Cleo Chou Matthew Linsenberg Mary Henkels Barbara Slaugh JUNIORS - 35 STUDENTS Kerolos Bernaba Chelsea Mintz Leslie Argueta Jovonne Jones Deirdre Clark Rebecca McGuire Brendan Kirby Harrison Stuppler Flora Alexander Catherine Milligan Travis Boff Jared Montagna Schuyler Boyda Annmarie Klimowicz HIGH HONOR ROLL Neil Dalal Jeffrey Mullen GRADE SIX - 53 STUDENTS Andrew Livingston Gregory Weinstock Ryan Aspell Rajalben Patel Ayana Brody Jessie Montllor Breanne Crawford Catherine Madurski Carolyn Di Prospero Raunaw Palejwala Kathryn Bantz Kristopher Piccola Jennie Altman Kevin Maroney Kathleen Yan Judith Brown Andrew Mulvey Alicia Cristiani Kelly McVey Briana Flaco Danielle Porter Erica Bloom Scott Pober Melissa Andrews Michelle Mattar Daniel Chase Jessica Neuringer Alyssa David Adam Melber REGULAR HONOR ROLL Joseph Fallon Katherine Van Haasteren Jessica Cavanaugh Varun Ponmudi Nicholas Blackwood Magan Mauro Yiu Wah Cheung Tuan Nguyen Jillian Demair Malina Milonnet GRADE SEVEN - 55 STUDENTS Dennis Fitzpatrick Emily Wallden Caryn Feder Matthew Powers Dorian Blackwood Jessica Mindo Ashley Cocuzza Meridane Nitro Eve Donovan Zennie Piedad Dana Abramson Timothy Leischner Kristen Henkels Katerina Wong Hoi Yan Fung Guillermo Rozenblat James Burke Kathryn Moynihan Sean Colvin Hyojin Park Katie Downey Amy Ryan Michael Bello Rachel Leitner Gary Herzberg Joshua Zinman Robert Fusco Allyson Salisbury Nichole Cicchetti Anne Marie Noronha Alyson Di Fiore Nathan Parker Cristina Fabiano Edward Saridaki Alana Bencivengo Randy Lemence Michael Gallo Barie Salmon Kathryn Cockrell Zachary Peart REGULAR HONOR ROLL Robert Dietz Courtney Reddington Sofia Fayngold Adam Siegal Gregory Bencivengo Jacqueline Lenoff Hannah Greenspan Tracy Salmon Michelle De Santis Austin Pfundheller FRESHMEN - 68 STUDENTS Stephanie Faber Rosanna Ryskasen Michael Gleason Delsa Slaugh Amie Berlant John Loomis Lauren Haertlein Juliana Sams Julie Deutsch Alexandria Pisauro Allison Abbott Jonathan Greenspan Ronald Ferrara Brian Schweikert Jason Hipp Erica Speer Michael Bover Francesca Lumetta David Harris Jeanne Schneider Kelly Dyckman Michael Postolowski Christine Albanese-Demair Sarah Halpern Dani Finkel Alyssa Scizak Danielle Hirschhorn Nisha Tamhankar Samantha Bremer Chelsea Lusk Colleen Baines Matthew Hirschhorn Alex Hofer Jillian Zuber Diana Ferrante Ryan Rappa Adam Brous Lauren Mastroianni Elizabeth Ferraro Kaitlin Rau Candace Barnes Daniel Ingram Kristen Cassidy Jeremy Mattimore REGULAR HONOR ROLL Erin Finan Alyssa Riesenberg Jennifer Bauer Joseph Jacobi Notebook Computer Will Be Ryan Cassidy Elizabeth McMillion SENIORS – 52 STUDENTS Kathleen Flor-Stagnato Kimberly Rizzo Cheryl Beqaj Elizabeth Jacobs David Chapman Emily Meehan Rocco Aloe Daniel Kurtter Stephanie Glover Davina Roshansky Marisa Bianco Kelli Kaskiw Andrew Clark Jessica Nagourney Miriam Bamberger Robert Lambertson Brian Jascur Michael Roth Sarah Boffa Kristen Kersey Jarek Cohen Jane Newcomer Prize at Project Graduation Joseph Bartolotta Jeremy Lipstein Eileen Jiang Timothy Seeman Kara Brass Danielle Koch Michael Cornacchia Jordan Rejaud Lauren Bauman Kelly Lusk William Johnston Kristen Spirko Doryea Braswell Melissa Koerner WESTFIELD — Westfield High in Westfield, along with the WHS Amanda Curcie Jennifer Rovner Kathyn Benski Lenore McMillion Mark Koransky Martin Sweeney Daniel Bugg Maria Kolakowska School’s (WHS) 14th Annual Project Parent-Teacher Organization and the Michael Devizio Jacqueline Saunier Pamela Cameron Angela Minio Kapri Kreps Henna Tailor Courtney Burke Katelyn Kosenick Graduation – BASH, which will be Westfield Recreation Department. Bryan Dougher Alexsandra Segal Mary Cerchio Melissa Mollen Rachel Krismann Pia Tempestini Robert Burke, Jr. Andrew Lipstein Zachary Feldman Camilla Shanks held at the Ricochet Racquet Club in “We are very pleased to be able to Evan Chinoy Erica Morgan Sahrula Kubie Laura Thompson Matthew Canfield Ian McNally Ian Feller Michele Silverstein South Plainfield on Monday, June offer again a computer as our grand Phillip Cho Megan O’Leary Allison Lasher Corinne Walker Derrick Chen Kellie Meehan David Gordon Kunal Sodhi 23, will offer a Dell Inspiron 1100 prize,” said current Optimist Presi- Thomas Cho Sonali Phatak Cara Levinson Erika White Yvonne Chen Hallie Mintz Colleen Hagerty Nicole Tavares notebook computer as its grand prize. dent and BASH chairman Jay Boyle. Colleen Coyle Elizabeth Pilkington Daniel Lubranski Jennifer Yang Amy Chervenyak Troy Morgan Brian Hessemer Natalie Terens BASH 2003 is the all-night sub- “A notebook computer is an ideal Jessica Difiore Eric Pratt Soo Cho Jeffrey Ondeyka Eliza Ziegler Adam Horowitz Jackson Udelsman Justin Difiore Abby Price Erin Crawford Devang Patel stance-free graduation party for se- gift for a college-bound graduate.” Julia Joseph Cassandra Valdes Candice Draper Kimberly Pudlak REGULAR HONOR ROLL Jack Davis Edward Ragan niors on graduation night. This gradu- Sign-up for BASH will begin at Edward Kahn Allison Vogel Brian Faitoute Karlene Quigley GRADE SIX - 69 STUDENTS Robert Dawson Cristina Reyes ation tradition features food, athletic the end of May at WHS, coordinated Rachel Kreyer Grace Wallden Gianna Ferrante Matthew Rodriguez Kristen Armstrong Stephen Manzi Joshua Decker Chelsea Rowe activities, and a variety of entertain- by Student Assistance Counselor Ryan Krueger Christina Woods Benjamin Flath Chaela Roshetar Chester Baker Sheryl Markovits Caitlin Delaney Thomas Ruggieri ment acts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Maureen Mazzarese. All graduating Anjli Bansal Ryan McCarthy Daniel Wright Elizabeth Gassler Nicholas Sette Brian Dickey Katherine Schreiber Door prize drawings are held seniors are encouraged to sign up Christian Gray Bruce Smith, Jr. Kyle Bascom Jie Mei HIGH HONOR ROLL Aaron Doliber Amira Selim throughout the night, with a goal of and start making their plans now for Brian Bonacum Daniel Meurer Samantha Grzywacz Michael Sullivan GRADE EIGHT - 25 STUDENTS Megan Domenick Melissa Sette one prize per senior. Prizes are pro- an evening of activities. Megan Halma Sydney Thorne Nickolas Bonadies Clinton Meyer Courtney Berger Cristin Joy Kelly Dougher Barry Shapiro Jenna Bristol Jonathan Miklas vided by many Westfield area busi- Parents and students with ques- Jennifer Howell Caroline Webb Diana Chaves Sindhu Kilakkathi Michelle Dsurney Joanna Snodgrass nesses, with the grand prize drawing tions about the BASH are encour- Katherine Howell Kristin Williams Alex Carow Kayla Molnar Jeremy Cole David Kopylov Danielle Egan Stacey Subbie Emily Carow Kelly Monroy for the computer held at 5:30 a.m. aged to speak with Ms. Mazzarese at Nicole Impellizzeri Laura Wittish Grant Darwin Brittany Larkin Charles Field Sam Tepper Arthur King Guangsi Yao Katherine Celardo Gabriella Napoli David Ginsberg Robert Ventura The notebook computer, a $1,400 WHS or Russ Finestein of the Opti- Christina DeFeo Melissa Loewinger Sarah Konzelman Lauren Ziegler Kelly Cianciotta Elyse Nussenfeld Megan Dyckman Jillian Lusk Andrew Goldberg Colin Weber value loaded with extras, was paid mist Club. Patrick Clancy, 3rd Tyler Pfundheller Morgan Finkel Simone March Shannon Gomes Matthew Wetlesen for by a donation from the Westfield Area merchants wishing to con- Lauren D’Aloisio Mary Poillon Jennifer Gaglioti Kimberly Molnar Joshua Green Andrew Wong Service League, a supporter of the tribute gift prizes for the students PUBLIC NOTICE Sarah Daniele Christian Prince Casey Griffin Maetal Rozenberg WHS BASH since its inception. should call Project Graduation Gifts Jennifer DiGiuseppe Maxim Rabinovich HIGH HONOR ROLL TOWN OF WESTFIELD Helen Han Timothy Salisbury SOPHOMORES - 68 STUDENTS The Optimist Club was the found- Chairman, David Judd, at (908) 233- PLANNING BOARD Christina Dokopoulos Kyle Richers Allison Hoynes-O’Connor Stephen Wallden Robert Bethea Kelly McManus ing cosponsor of Project Graduation 4513. Notice is herby given that the Westfield Matthew Fields Bridget Samaritano Magda Isack Kenneth Wasserman Jenny Burke Feyisola Ogunfemi Planning Board at its meeting on May 5, Alexander Friedman Samantha Schaffer Lauren Weissbrod Jennifer Gassler Lisa Schardien Aliza Burns Lauren Perrotta 2003 memorialized the following Board ac- tions of the March 3, 2003 meeting re: Amanda Gianni Elizabeth Schreiber REGULAR HONOR ROLL Matthew Capodicasa Sarah Quale PTA Schedules Scholastic Daniel Deegan Michelle Regg 03-02 WARD & O’DONNELL Daniel Gilman Joseph Sebolao GRADE EIGHT - 34 STUDENTS WESTFIELD, L.L.C., 159-169 Erica Goldberg Shane Sheppard Nora Ali Julie Meurer David DeMair William Rollins EAST BROAD STREET, Sarah Goldenberg Mark Shvartsman Anne Arasin Matthew Miller Michael Dinizo Joanna Rosenberg Book Fair in Mountainside BLOCK 2505, LOTS 16 AND 17, Susan Gonch Matthew Simon Samantha Bendik Colin Moynihan Rachel Dolgin Justin Rowinsky APPLICANT SEEKS AMEND- Daniel Gore Allison Sokol Margaret Bernhard Michael Muller Elizabeth Elko Mary Shashaty MOUNTAINSIDE – The percent. Many popular titles will be MENT TO THE MAJOR SITE Marcus Green Alexis Sorace Shyam Bhojani Poojaben Patel Marc Fabiano Alyssa Shea Mountainside Parent-Teacher Asso- available. PLAN APPROVAL RESOLU- Eric Heinz Marissa Squeri Lisa Bloom Lindsay Port Alexandra Fredas Samuel Slaugh ciation will hold its Scholastic Book The fair is an opportunity for par- TION. APPLICANT SEEKING APPROVAL TO AMEND A CON- Anthony Ingato Mangesh Tamhankar Samantha Carow Christopher Rau Johanna Ghabour Brittany Speer Fair today, Thursday, May 22, from ents to help build their child’s library Karina Gotliboym Erica Stuppler DITION OF THE MEMORIAL- Jeremy Kaufman John Timoni Matthew Flynn Leonel Rozenblat 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, May 23, from by donating a book that is on the IZED RESOLUTION ADOPTED Michael Klotz Emily Ann Varvar Brittany Fusillo James Sacca Laura Henderson Chloe Sundstrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Deerfield teacher’s “Wish List.” BY THE PLANNING BOARD OF Evan Lake Erick Walker Genevieve Gilroy Michelle Sanghera Nora Isack Michelle Swick School Media Center. Parents should look for the Class- THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Joshua Lieberman James Walsh Austin Jefferson Alexandra Sebolao Stephanie King Ryan Thompson room Wish List display when visit- ON NOVEMBER 5, 2001, Thomas Loop Peter Weigel Eric Kaufman Lauren Spirko Rebecca Koransky Amanda Walker The May 23 date has been re- WHICH PROVIDES AS FOL- Genevieve Lubas Julia Weigel Melissa Kliesch Ian Starker Robert Lasher Katie Zaleski served only for students. ing the fair to find out which books LOWS: Elise Whitehouse Colleen LaForge Megan Swick All books will be discounted 25 their child’s teacher has requested. Condition 6. “The applicant shall REGULAR HONOR ROLL Each donated book will bear a spe- Jessica Lieberman Eric Wasserman SOPHOMORES - 68 STUDENTS record this Resolution as a re- HIGH HONOR ROLL Jaclyn Lopez Arianna Williams cial bookplate with the donor’s name. striction running with the land by Daniel Aronds Jason Krueger GRADE SEVEN - 23 STUDENTS Emily Mankoff Allison Zazzali filing copy of same in the Union Briana Berry Steven Kuza PUBLIC NOTICE County Clerk’s Office within 30 Jessica Binkiewicz Daniel La Forge Legal Advertising days of the date thereof.” Carlene Bronikowski Nora Lacko BOARD OF EDUCATION MORE IN BACK SECTION WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY The applicant requests approval Margaret Brownwell Yuney Lio of modification of this condition, Krystina Byron Sean Mahoney ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS retroactive to November 5, 2001, Jennifer Byron Megan Makely PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT to provide that the Resolution be Amanda Cameron Luke Makowski sealed bids will be received by the Board of recorded within 38 days of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD Kaitlin Carman Christopher Mattern Education of the Town of Westfield, New date of its adoption. - Approved Salvatore Cerchio Kaitlyn Meredith PLANNING BOARD Jersey, in the Board of Education office, 302 03-01 MM REAL ESTATE DEVELOP- Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at Tayler Cianciotta Amy Mills The Westfield Planning Board will meet ERS, INC., 103 PEARL 10:30 AM (Prevailing Time) on June 19, Abbegail Cohen Alan Neuhauser on June 2, 2003, in Council Chambers in the STREET, BLOCK 4911, LOT 32, 2003 at which time bids will be publicly Jaclyn Costa Katherine Newcomer Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, APPLICANT SEEKS TO CRE- opened and read aloud for: Christopher D’Annunzio Vanessa Okoro New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and con- ATE TWO NEW BUILDING Christina De Luca Manish Pandya sider the following application: “CONSTRUCTION OF GIRLS’ LOTS (32.01 & 32.02) FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE LOT. Christine Di Giorgio Michael Paraboschi 03-05(V) JJAB, L.L.C., 240 - 244 NORTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX, R-3206B” AVENUE, WEST, BLOCK 3116, APPLICANT SEEKS TO DE- Janee Easley Jamie Quale Plans and Specifications will be available LOT 14, APPLICANT SEEKING MOLISH EXISTING HOUSE on May 28, 2003 Kelsey Foy Sean Robinson PRELIMINARY & FINAL SITE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- PLAN APPROVAL WITH VARI- SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON tract and bond for the proposed work and ANCES. APPLICANT PRO- EACH OF THE NEW LOTS. – PUBLIC NOTICE other contract documents thereto, as pre- POSES TO DEMOLISH THE Approved with conditions pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in TOWN OF WESTFIELD EXISTING 2ND AND 3RD Kenneth B. Marsh their offices at 151 Summer Avenue, FLOOR OF THE BUILDING Planning Board Secretary PLANNING BOARD Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, and may be AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $45.90 examined at the office of M. Disko Associ- The Westfield Planning Board will meet 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ADDI- ates during normal business hours. on June 2, 2003, in Council Chambers in the TION OVER EXISTING 1ST PUBLIC NOTICE Bidders will be furnished with a copy of Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, FLOOR. APPLICANT PRO- the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and con- POSES FACADE CHANGES neer, upon proper notice and payment of a sider the following application: AND ALTERATIONS TO 1ST PLANNING BOARD FORENSIC FIRST...Kimberly Jonny, far left, poses with her students who check for One hundred ($100.00) Dollars 03-03(V) NEEDLE POINT HOMES, 33 FLOOR. competed in Edison Intermediate School’s first Forensic Competition on May for each set, payable to M. DISKO ASSO- The Westfield Planning Board will meet WOODBROOK CIRCLE, Applicant seeks variances from the fol- CIATES, said cost being the reproduction on June 2, 2003 in Council Chambers in the 2. Ms. Jonny is the school’s Speech/Theatre teacher, the advisor for the Forensic BLOCK 3901, LOT 24, SEEK- lowing: price of the documents and is not return- Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, Club and the coordinator of the competition which was also attended by ING MINOR SUBDIVISION able. New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and con- Roosevelt Intermediate School students as well as several schools around the APPROVAL WITH VARI- List of Existing Nonconforming Zon- Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- sider the following application: state. Pictured, kneeling, is Lindsay Goldberg who won first place in Eighth ANCES. APPLICANTS SEEKS ing Conditions: fications) provide for the awarding of all the TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING Section 11.25.E3 of the Land Use Ordi- 02-25(V) BRUCE & EDNA ASHFORTH, Grade Declamation. work to the lowest qualified bidder under a HOME AND CREATE TWO nance. Ordinance requires minimum 1249 PROSPECT STREET, single contract. SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING rear yard 1 feet of depth for each 2 feet BLOCK 101, LOT 51. APPLI- The guaranty accompanying the bid shall LOTS FROM AN EXISTING of building height (+- 29 feet), permitted CANT SEEKING TO CREATE be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) Forensic Competition Hosted SINGLE LOT. +-15 feet. Existing is none. TWO SINGLE FAMILY BUILD- of the bid and may be given at the option of ING LOTS FROM AN EXIST- Applicant seeks variances from the fol- Section 17.02B5 & 17.02C7(e) of the the bidder by a Certified Check or Bid Bond ING SINGLE LOT. lowing: Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- from a reputable insurance company. By Edison Intermediate School quires 17 parking spaces. Proposed If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidders Applicant seeks variances from the fol- List of New Variances Requested for none. must be prequalified by the New Jersey lowing: WESTFIELD — Edison Intermedi- place framed certificates. Lot 24.01: Department of the Treasury, Division of Section 11.06.E2 of the Land Use Ordi- Section 17.02E1 of the Land Use Ordi- List of Existing Nonconforming Zon- ate School in Westfield hosted its first The Forensics Club at Edison School Building and Construction, prior to the date nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot nance. Ordinance requires minimum ing Conditions: ever Forensic Competition on May 3. is four years old, equivalent to the age bids are received. Any bid submitted under width of 75 feet. Applicant proposing off-street loading/unloading spaces per- Twenty-five students from both of the new speech/theatre curriculum, the terms of the New Jersey statutes not Section 11.03.E.6 of the Land Use Ordi- 51.67 feet. mitted 1 space. Existing is none. Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate which is part of the Fine Arts Depart- including a copy of a valid and active nance. Ordinance requires a minimum side Schools were among approximately ment. Section 11.06E3 of the Land Use Ordi- List of New C.40:55D-70c. and d. Vari- Prequalification/Classification Certificate will yard of > 20 - Existing is 153.69/14.54 nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot ances Requested: be rejected as being nonresponsive to bid Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordi- 130 students from around the state The club began with six members frontage of 56 feet. Applicant proposing Section 11.25.E3 of the Land Use Ordi- requirements. nance. Ordinance requires a front yard set competing in Declamation, Oral Inter- and has grown to 50. It meets approxi- 37.81 feet. nance. Ordinance requires minimum All bidders must be prequalified in accor- back of 106 feet EFYD (Established Front pretation and Dramatic Pairs. mately twice a week since September. rear yard 1 feet of depth for each 2 feet dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as Section 12.03C.D.E of the Land Use Yard Depth). Existing front yard set back of of building height (40 feet), permitted is amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as In the Declamation competition, stu- Those students who competed from Ordinance. Ordinance requires front existing house is 93.77 feet. 20 feet. Proposed is none. set forth in Instructions to Bidders. dents recite from unaided memory a Edison School include: Declamation: yard setback of +- 30 feet (E.F.Y.D). Labor in connection with the project shall List of New C.40:55D-70c Variances historical or literary speech. Dramatic Natalie Narotzky, Jennifer Danielsson, Applicant proposing 141.65 feet. Section 17.02C52 & 17.02C7(e) & (a) be paid not less than wages as listed in Requested: of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Pairs is a presentation by two actors of Eddie Langer, Lindsay Goldberg, Alex List of New Variances Requested for Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- requires 80 parking spaces. Proposed Section 11.03.E.2 of the Land Use Ordi- an excerpt from a published play or Wronski, Kelsi Browning, and Lot 24.02: suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey is none. nance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot Section 11.06.E2 of the Land Use Ordi- Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of scene written for the stage. Meredith Rivera. width/area within 267 feet of street 150/ nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot Section 17.02E1 of the Land Use Ordi- Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are Oral Interpretation is a recitation Dramatic Pairs participants included 40,000. Proposed is 125/33,375 & 125/ width of 75 feet. Applicant proposing nance. Ordinance requires minimum of higher for each class of labor. from unaided memory of a poem or Kelly Dohn and Daniella Regencia, 33,375. 52.42 feet. off-street loading/unloading spaces, Bidding shall be in conformance with the prose selection. Stephanie Zolayva and Kate Douglas; permitted 1. Proposed is none. applicable requirements of N.S.J.A. Section 11.03.E.3 of the Land Use Ordi- Section 11.06E3 of the Land Use Ordi- The competing students, aged 11 to Samantha Anderson and Lindsay Ryan, 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public nance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot Section 12.05C2 of the Land Use Ordi- 14, came from both public and private Rebecca Bieber and Samatha Avis, School Contracts Law.” frontage of 150 feet. - Proposed is 125 feet frontage of 56 feet. Applicant proposing nance. Ordinance requires minimum Bidders are required to comply with the & 125 feet. schools. Annie O’Neill and Stephanie Korunow, 37.82 feet. set back for roof top structure, permit- requirements of Affirmative Action Regula- According to Kimberly Jonny, orga- Mallory B. and Stephanie Albright, ted is 10 feet. Proposed is 1 feet. Variances, waivers or exceptions from Section 12.03C.D.E of the Land Use tion P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). certain site plan details or relief from re- nizer of the competition and speech/ and Moira and Colleen Smith. Ordinance. Ordinance requires front Section 16.04H of the Land Use Ordi- Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- quirements may be sought as appropriate. theatre teacher at Edison School as Competitors in Oral Interpretation yard setback of +- 30 feet (E.F.Y.D). nance. Ordinance requires wall sign for tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days well as advisor for the Edison Forensic were Lynne Ganley, Rachel Leahy and Applicant proposing 94.53 feet. 2nd floor. permitted none. from the date of the opening of Bids for the At the public hearing date, time and loca- purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- tion set forth above you may appear either in Club, “This competition focuses on Alexi Kuska. Variances, waivers or exceptions from Variances, waivers or exceptions from gating the qualifications if bidders, prior to person or by agent or attorney and present the art of public speaking and commu- The students from Roosevelt School, certain site plan details or relief from certain site plan details or relief from awarding of the Contract. any objections or comments which you may nication skills.” under the guidance of Public Speaking requirements may be sought as appro- requirements may be sought as appro- The Board of Education reserves the right have to the granting of the relief sought. priate. priate. Students competed for a maximum and Drama teacher Taryn Glist, are Aaron to reject any or all bids or to waive informality Plans and application are on file in the of seven minutes in two preliminary Eisenberg and Annie Greenberg, who Plans and application are on file in the Plans and application are on file in the in the bidding if in its judgment the School Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Board and public interest will be served by rounds and those ranked high enough performed in the Dramatic Pairs cat- Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and so doing. went on to the final round. egory. may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 By order of the Board of Education, A total of 26 judges, who have a Forensic competition organizer Kim- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Westfield, New Jersey. background in speech and theatre, de- berly Jonny acknowledges the support Kenneth B. Marsh Kenneth B. Marsh Robert A. Berman Joseph E. Murray & Associates, P.A. termine the winners, who received first of parents who provided food, prizes Secretary Secretary Business Administrator Attorney for Applicant place trophies and second and third and time card control. 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $70.38 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $74.97 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $49.47 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 DIDARIO WINS 1,600, 3,200; MACNEIL WINS 2ND 800 GL Gets 2nd, Blue Devils 3rd In Union County Girls Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN 19 points and Union Catholic fin- 3,200 with a time of 11:54.9 ahead of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ished in a tie for 14th with eight Quinn who placed third at 11:55.5. Elizabeth High School easily cap- points. GL’s Chrissie Sidie at 11:55.6 and tured its second-straight Union GL Highlander Megs DiDario was Katie Zaen at 12:10.1, finished fourth County Track and Field Champion- a double winner in the distance and sixth, respectively. ship at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield events. She ran away from the pack In the 1,600 meters, DiDario im- on May 14. The Lady Minutemen in the 3,200 meters, crossing in mediately jumped ahead of the pack totaled 92 to out-point second-placed 11:42.5. Raider Mary Shashaty and was tailed closely by Caroline Governor Livingston (GL) with 44 avenged a loss in the Watchung Con- Mannhert of Summit for two laps. points and Westfield with 43. Scotch ference meet to Blue Devil Deenie DiDario finished the second lap in Plains-Fanwood finished 10th with Quinn by finishing second in the 2:34 but steadily increased her lead to win in 5:13.3, nearly five seconds

ahead of Mannhert. Sidie finished David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times fifth at 5:28.3. FINISHING 1-2-3 IN THE 800 METERS…GL Highlander Mike Carmody, front, finishes first in the 800 meters followed “That is less than a second away respectively by Blue Devils Dan Lynes, right W, and Brendan Egan , left W. Carmody crossed in 2:00.1, Lynes finished from my best time ever, it’s about a in 2:01.1 and Egan finished in 2:01.7. half a second away. My best is 5:12.7,” DiDario pointed out. “I’m pleased with that time because the FEIGHNER WINS SHOT, DISCUS; UCCIFERRI, JAVELIN wind made it difficult to go around the curves, so I had to exert more energy.” As to her competition and strat- Raiders Get 2nd, Westfield 4th egy, she said, “I did expect some competition because I know that the county is filled with talented run- ners. I generally like to have a strong start so I can build somewhat of a At Union County Boys Track lead and work from there.” Blue Devil Emily MacNeil won her By DAVID B. CORBIN SPF Raider senior Chris Feighner was “I just ran as fast as I could and second-straight UC crown in the 800 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times favored to walk away with top honors threw it. I felt good today,” said meters, finishing in a time of 2:21.5 Elizabeth High School maximized in the shot put and discus. He did! GL’s Ucciferri. “For the past two years, he followed by teammate Annie Onishi at the strength of its sprinters to capture Mike Carmody was expected to win (Ortyl) has been just about the same David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2:22.2, Jessica Rodriguez of Elizabeth the team title at the Union County the 800 meters and the 1,600 meters. as me, but I was really happy when I REPEATING AS 800 METER CHAMP…Blue Devil Emily MacNeil, center, at 2:25.5 and Blue Devil Meg Driscoll boys Track and Field Championships He did! On the other hand, Blue Devil beat him today.” crosses the finish line to win her second UCT title in the 800 meters. Blue Devil also at 2:25.5. Raider Stephanie Heath at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on Dave Ucciferri was not expected to “I’m pretty glad with what I threw. Annie Onishi, left, placed second. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 May 16 with 76 points and Scotch win the javelin, but he did. That was what I was aiming for,” said Plains-Fanwood (SPF), with the Feighner won the UC title in the Ortyl. “Dave threw really well so I strength of its field team and distance shot put in 2001 but placed second guess he should have come up with MURRAY, BUTTS HOMER; ROTHSTEIN TAPS WINNER runners, placed second with 64.5 last year. This year, he had been on the win.” points. Union, last year’s champion, top of the event in every meet and Carmody trailed Raider Zack finished third at 55.5 and Westfield at tournament and nothing changed McGuire for more than three laps in 42 placed fourth. Governor Livingston when he shoved the orb 55’1. Team- the 1,600 meters before he put out a Blue Devils Come Back, Stun (GL) placed seventh at 26. mate Shawn Doyle placed fifth in the huge kick with a half lap remaining to Prior to the start of the meet, SPF shot with a push of 46’9”. Feighner cross first in 4:24.9. McGuire, who Raider Head Coach Rich McGriff heaved the discus 144’2” to easily led Carmody by seven meters, fin- shared his concerns. “Elizabeth will top Eric Buthmann of Dayton who ished the second lap in 2:11.5 and the E. Brunswick B’ballers, 11-10 win some big points but they may had a toss of 131’11”. Raiders Tim third in 3:20. He finished second with have trouble picking up the little Karis at 131’0” and Doyle at 128’11” a time of 4:28.2. Raider Walter Biner points. Union seems to be able to finished third and fifth, respectively. crossed fourth at 4:33.6 and Blue By DAVID B. CORBIN counties. We go over there. We’re RBI and a stolen base and Patla pick up points across the board. We Raider Adam Ortyl, the favored in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devil Dan Driscoll took sixth at 4:42.1. down 6-4 going into the last inning finished with three hits, including a have to win very big in the discus, the javelin, had a personal-best “I raced him in the winter. I knew Westfield High School senior Brian and score 10 runs to beat them. We’re double, three runs scored and two shot and javelin and we also have to 160’4” on his second throw but he was a good distance runner,” said Butts constantly reminded his team starting to come back. We’re starting stolen bases. Freshman catcher Mike do quite well in the 1,600 and 3,200,” Ucciferri was sky-high when he Carmody of McGuire. that a win against East Brunswick to play. Some kids don’t want to stop Murray, who finished with two runs he said. tossed the javelin 168’4” – 20 feet Crediting his speed in the 800, he would give his team a winning record. playing. They are enjoying what they CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Coming in to the Championships, better than his previous personal best. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 After a dismal start, trailing 10-4 in are doing. 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finished fifth at 2:25.9. TOP INDIVIDUALS: “Winning a second time, there is a 100: Khristelle Manuyag (Cranford) 12.8 200: Porsha Dobson (Kent Place) 25 little bit of pressure. I felt pretty 400: Jaminah Bristow (Hillside) 59.7 good. It was hard coming down this 800: Emily MacNeil (Westfield) 2:21.5 straightaway because of the wind,” 1,600: Megs DiDario (GL) 5:13.3 said MacNeil. “I felt heavy. It wasn’t 3,200: DiDario (GL) 11:42.5 100H: Dobson (KP) 13.7 (meet record; my best time. I knew it was going to former record, Charmaine Walker, be close because after the first lap the Plainfield, 1997) girl from Elizabeth and Annie were 400H: Siobahn Counts (Plainfield) 1:04.7 sticking with me.” High Jump: Tiana Cherry (Roselle Catho- lic) 5’2” Blue Devil Mika Cruz surprised Long Jump: Nkeiruka Onwunali (Roselle) everyone, even herself, in the long 16’5.5” jump by recording the longest leap – Shot Put: Ashley Holmes (Summit) 16’4” – in the trials. Prior to the event, 41’4.5” Discus: Holmes (Summit) 127’3” her best leap was 15’5” set last year. Javelin: Michelle Cintron (Elizabeth) Just after competing in the 200 meters 135’0” (meet record; former record, and when discovering that she had the 123’0”, Elinor Sadin, Dayton, 1983 longest jump in the trials, Mika uttered 4x400: Elizabeth (Ria Williams, Sha-ney Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Drayton, Jessica Rodriguez, Ebony NAILED AT THE PLATE…Raider catcher Shanayia Willis makes the put out joyfully, “No! I did not realize that. Barnes) 4:08.7 on a Tiger runner after a fine throw from freshman shortstop Melissa Sette. Wow! I just came back from an injury David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times so I didn’t think I was going to do well. LEADER OF THE PACK…Highlander Megs DiDario, front, leads the pack in It really did shock me.” PENNELLA SLAMS 2-RUN HOMER, McNELIS TRIPLES the 3,200 meters followed by Raider Mary Shashaty, left, and Blue Devil Deenie In the finals, Nkeiruka Onwunali Quinn, over DiDario’s shoulder. of Roselle managed to soar 16’5’.5” to capture first with Cruz taking sec- Raider Nine Shutout ond. Cruz also competed in the 100 Lady Tigers Score in Seventh, Devil Laxers Edge hurdles and finished sixth at 16.6 Linden Tigers, 3-0 behind Highlander Chrissy McCurdy, Pingry Boys, 9-7 who took fifth at 16.1. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High McCurdy came in second in the School baseball team got some sweet The Westfield High School boys la- Jolt Raider Softballers, 5-3 crosse team broke a tie in the fourth 400 hurdles with a time of 1:06.3 and revenge by shutting out Linden, 3-0, teammate Moira Price finished third quarter to defeat Pingry, 9-7, in Ber- By FRED LECOMTE each other tremendously. I think that “I really wasn’t prepared to dive in Scotch Plains on May 14. Senior in the 400 meters at 1:01.5. Raider Dave Senatore tossed a five-hitter, nards on May 14.Middie Dan Kane and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times has something to do with getting for the ball,” said McNelis. “The attacker Marc Schott netted three goals Aja Bundy finished sixth in the event The Linden High School softball better and we proved that today by last couple of games, I felt that I fanned four and walked two for the at 1:02.4. Union Catholic’s Linda 13-1 Raiders. On May 10, the Tigers and one assist each for 9-4 Westfield. team, winners of nine straight, settled coming back.” didn’t give it my all, so I said, ‘what Taylor Hogarth had one goal and Dolansky took second in the high a 3-3 deadlock with a two-run rally Sette provided several key putouts the heck,’ and I just went for it.” shutout the Raiders, 3-0, in the semi- jump with a clearance of 5’0” and finals of the Union County Tourna- three assists, Billy Schultz had a goal in the seventh inning to lock up a 5- and prevented Linden from getting “They’re 14-3, they’re up there and an assist and Chris MacDonald Raider Colleen Coyle took fourth in 3 victory over Scotch Plains- on the scoreboard when she gunned and playing very well,” said Raider ment. the discus with a toss of 109’6”. Catcher Kevin Urban had three had a goal. Dan Kotch made 14 saves Fanwood on May 15 in Scotch Plains. out the runner attempting to score in Head Coach Frank Butz.” We hit for Westfield. Liam Griff scored two With some misfortune, Blue Dev- Tiger pitcher Rachel Hanns fired a the top of the first. some hard shots, Taylor (Cianciotti) hits, including an RBI double, and ils MacNeil, Carter, Driscoll and Jeff Hensal ripped a two-run single goals for 11-3 Pingry. five-hitter, fanned one, walked one “The ball came in pretty hard,” hit that shot right to the leftfielder Onishi, respectively, finished third and picked up the win when Melanie said Sette. “I heard their third base and Willis rifled that shot direct to in the second inning. John Keefe had Westfield 3 1 2 3 9 in the 4x400 with a time of 4:13.3. Pingry 1 2 3 1 7 Susa rapped an RBI single and scored coach advising the girl to run right the third baseman. We hit hard. Manzi a single and two stolen bases for the After getting the lead in the handoff, 11-6 Tigers. on Jenn Jimenez’s RBI triple. home, so I knew it was coming. I gave us every opportunity to win Onishi dropped the baton as she Raider pitcher Laura Manzi, 6-5, fired the ball as hard as I could to today, but we needed just a few more Linden 000 000 0 0 www.goleader.com rounded the first turn and had to rally Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 120 000 x 3 who moved the ball around well and Shanayia (Willis) and she made the opportunities to get the runs in there. for a decent placement. The Raiders kept the game in control, scattered tag for the out.” We have played a lot of close games PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE finished fourth at 4:14.5 and the High- 10 hits and struck out three Tigers The Raiders had a chance to stir up but for one reason or another they landers finished sixth at 4:15.7. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY while walking one. The Raiders some action in the third when seemed to slip away from us, but it CHANCERY DIVISION TOP 5 TEAMS: scored all of their runs in the bottom centerfielder Kellie Lusk ripped a was a good club we lost to.” UNION COUNTY 1. Elizabeth 92, 2. Governor Livingston of the sixth when freshman shortstop single to center and freshman “When it gets late into the game, DOCKET NO. F-8481-02 44, 3. Westfield 43, 4. Plainfield 41, 5. FILE NO. 6482-02 Summit 30 Melissa Sette walked, junior second leftfielder Elaine Piniat beat out a you got to come up big,” said baseman Caitlin McNelis, sporting a chopper with no one out. Unfortu- Pennella. “I think we got our bats NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT PUBLIC NOTICE .491 batting average, zoomed an RBI nately, for the Raiders, Tiger pitcher going a little late. It would have been (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD triple and senior first baseman Lind- Hanns bore down and retired the side. nice if we had done that in the begin- GULAB, L.L.C.; BERNARD L. GREENBERG; BERNARD L. GREENBERG, ATTY say Pennella cranked a two-run homer Linden scored three runs in the top ning of the game, but we came FOR PLTF; JIMMIE JOHNSON; HAMPTON HOSPITAL; KAREN P. PARTON; Notice is hereby given that Ordinance to center to tie the game at three. of the fourth with bases loaded on through in the end, although it was BARBARA C. POLTORAK; DOMINICK CHISVETTI; GABRIEL BELLIN & HELEN R. No. 03-10-R GRUNDFAST T/A TELEPHONE SECCRETARIAL SERVICE; THE FURNITURE “I like them high,” said Pennella. RBI singles by Vicki Berardi, Laurel unfortunate that we did not come out KING; LIBERTY FUEL OIL CO.; KORVETTES, INC.; ROBIN JAY NURSERY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE “It came in just right and I gave it a Hansel and Saadeh Ream. Two key on top. We fielded well, just that they SCHOOL; MONMOUTH PARK RACE TRACK; 17, CHAPTER 93, LAND USE, OF THE big whack. We have a lot of spirit on defensive plays, one a spectacular had a few good hits and they brought YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, RELATING TO SIGNS our team. We get up off of the bench, diving grab, the other a running grab them around.” PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is GATEHALL 1, PARSIPPANY, cheer for each other and support by second baseman McNelis, both NEW JERSEY 07054, an Answer to the Complaint, Amendment to Complaint, Second Linden 000 030 2 5 Amendment to Complaint, and Third Amendment to Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which was passed and adopted on the second tossed to Pennella, quieted the Tigers. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 003 0 3 IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION is the plaintiff and GULAB, L.L.C., ET and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor PUBLIC NOTICE and Council of the Borough of Fanwood ALS; are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION County and bearing Docket No. F-8481-02 within thirty-five (35) days after May 22, held on May 13, 2003. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint, ately after final passage and publication as No. 03-07-R The bond ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed on first reading at a Amendment to Complaint, Second Amendment to Complaint, and Third Amendment to required by law. meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield on May 20, 2003, and will further be Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Eleanor McGovern AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAP- considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of said Council to be held in Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey Borough Clerk TER 93, LAND USE, OF THE CODE OF the Council Chambers Municipal Building 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 on 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $17.34 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, June 3, 2003 at 8:00p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached. During the week You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may communicate REGARDING FLAG LOTS prior to and including the date of such further consideration, copies will be made available with Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, PUBLIC NOTICE at the Municipal Clerk’s office to members of the General Public who shall request such you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The telephone was passed and adopted on the second copies. TOWN OF WESTFIELD number of such agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Bernard A Heeney Services Office 908-354-4340. The ordinance published herewith has and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Town Clerk THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale been finally adopted on May 20,2003 and held on May 13, 2003. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2084 certificate(s): the twenty (20) day period of limitation within This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- 1. A certain tax certificate 97-427, recorded on 8/20/1997, made by DAVID MARSHALL, which a suit, action or proceeding question- ately after final passage and publication as AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CURBING AND Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to COUNTRYWIDE ing the validity of such ordinance cab be required by law. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CURBING, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ROAD- HOME LOAN and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE commenced as provided in the local bond Eleanor McGovern WAY ON VARIOUS STREETS AND THE APPROPRIATION OF MONIES CORPORATION. This covers real estate located in CITY OF PAINFIELD, County of law has begun to run from the date of the first Borough Clerk NECESSARY THEREFOR. UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 41, BLOCK 502 as shown on the Tax publication of this statement. 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $17.34 Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF PLAINFIELD and concerns premises Bernard A Heeney BE IT ORDAINED by Town of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: commonly known as 431-33 SPOONER AVENUE, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE YOU, GULAB, L.L.C., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2083 SECTION I. That the following streets be improved in the following manner: you are the owner of a property which is the subject of the above entitled action. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 1. Summit Avenue – Washington Street to Grove Street YOU, BERNARD L. GREENBERG, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 2. Midwood Place – Boulevard to Carleton Road action because on March 31, 1986, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New FOR THE DESIGN AND Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board JErsey, Monmouth County by Bernard L. Greenberg against Richard Williams disclosing a OTHER PROFESSIONAL SER- Improvements: of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its debt in the amount of $200.00, plus costs. Said judgement was entered as Judgement No. VICES RELATED TO THE a. Construct new granite block curb or replace the existing curbing with new granite May 12, 2003 meeting for the following J-007549-1986. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. TOWN OF WESTFIELD block curbing, as applicable. applications heard at its April 14, 2003 meet- YOU, BERNARD L. GREENBERG, ATTY FOR PLTF, are made party defendant to the WEBSITE AND OTHER IM- b. Reconstruct roadway. ing: above foreclosure action because on April 10, 1986, a judgement was entered in the Superior PROVEMENTS, AND THE AP- c. Install storm drainage facilities. 1. Coach, Inc., 249-251 East Broad Street Court of New Jersey, Monmouth County, by Bernard L. Greenberg, Atty. For Pltf. against PROPRIATION OF THE MON- d. Repair sidewalks and driveways damaged as a result of the curbing installation seeking to erect signage-granted as Richard Williams disclosing a debt in the amount of $200.00, plus costs. Said judgement IES NECESSARY THERE- work. amended. was entered as Judgement No. J-008491-1986. Said judgement is subordinate to the FORE. e. All work necessary and incidental thereto. 2. 435 East Broad Street, LLC, 435 East Plaintiff’s lien. SECTION II. That all the said improvements shall be made and completed under the BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of YOU, JIMMIE JOHNSON, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action Broad Street seeks a determination supervision of the Town Engineer and in accordance with preliminary plans and specifica- Westfield in the County of Union as follows: because on April 6, 1988, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, that the prior use of the basement for tions, which are now on file in the office of the Town Engineer and are hereby made a part SECTION I. That the Town of Westfield a conference room and library with Middlesex County, by Jimmie Johnson against Ricky Williams and Sylvia Williams disclos- of this ordinance. along with the Special Improvement District ing a debt in the amount of $6,420.00, plus interest. Said judgement was entered as kitchenette and bathroom is a legally SECTION III. That fifty percent (50%) of the final cost of the curb for the above referenced perform design and other professional ser- Judgement No. J-025308-1988. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. existing non-conforming use-grant. streets as certified by the Chief Financial Officer shall be assessed by the Tax Assessor on vices related to Town and Special Improve- 3. Donald and Barbara Yuhas, 740 St. YOU, HAMPTON HOSPITAL, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action lands specially benefited by the improvement. ment District website improvements. because on April 20, 1989, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Marks Avenue seeking permission to SECTION IV. It is hereby determined and declared that the number of annual installations SECTION II. That all said work shall be Gloucester County, by Hampton Hospital against Rick Williams a/k/a Richard Williams erect an addition-granted. in which the special assessment to be levied on account of the said improvements may be accomplished as a general improvement to 4. Will Glynn and Julie Lynn Vescovi, disclosing a debt in the amount of $21,178.64, plus costs. Said judgement was entered as paid is five (5). be paid for by general taxation. Judgement No. J-034452-1989. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. 409 North Scotch Plains Avenue seek- SECTION V. It is hereby determined and declared that the estimated amount of monies SECTION III. It is hereby determined and YOU, KAREN P. PARTON, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action ing permission to erect and addition necessary to be raised from all sources for said purpose is $163,000.00 and that the declared that the estimated amount of mon- and retain deck-granted as amended because on May 22, 1990, a child support judgement was entered in the Superior Court of estimated amount of Bond Anticipation Notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is ies necessary to be raised from all sources New Jersey, Sussex County, by Karen P. Parton against Richard Williams disclosing a debt. with conditions. $28,000.00. There is hereby appropriated to said purpose the sum of $135,000.00 from for said purpose is $25,000.00. There is Said judgement was entered as Judgement No. J-055196-1990, CS40188973A. Said 5. Joseph and Christine Rinaldi, 54 Moss Capital Improvement Funds available for said purpose. hereby appropriated for said purpose the Avenue seeking permission to erect judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. SECTION VI. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Town of an aggregate principal sum of $25,000.00 from the Capital Im- YOU, BARBARA C. POLTORAK, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure an addition-granted. amount not exceeding $28,000.00 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local provement Fund available for such pur- action because on June 6, 1991, a child support judgement was entered in the Superior Court 6. Bethel Baptist Church, 539 Trinity Bond Law (as hereinafter defined). Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as pose. Place seeking permission to erect a of New Jersey, Hudson County, by Barbara C. Poltorak against disclosing a debt. Said may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect SECTION IV. It is hereby determined and judgement was entered as Judgement No. J-063453-1991, CS40944169A. Said judgement two-story addition to the rear of the to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be declared that the estimated useful life of this is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. church and site plan approval for same- hereafter adopted. improvement is five (5) years. granted as amended with conditions. YOU, DOMINICK CHISVETTI, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action SECTION VII. To finance such purpose there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 2 of SECTION V. Not more than $1,000 because on March 31, 1992, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, 7. Craig and Annemarie Bowman, 21 Title 40A of the New Jersey Statues, as amended (the “Local Bond Law”), in anticipation of of the sum to be appropriated from the Middlesex County, by Dominick Chisvetti against Richard Williams disclosing a debt in the Woodbrook Circle seeking permission the issuance of bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes of said Town not to exceed the aggregate Capital Improvement Fund may be used for to erect an addition-granted. amount of $24,977.26, plus interest and costs. Said judgement was entered as Judgement principal amount the sum of $28,000.00. Said notes shall bear interest at a rate per annum legal or other soft costs of the improvement No. J-037411-1992. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. 8. Christopher Robustelli, 41 Woodbrook as may hereafter be determined within the limitations prescribed by said law and may be as provided in R.S. 40A:2-20. YOU, GABRIEL BELLIN & HELEN R. GRUNDFAST T/A TELEPHONE SECCRETARIAL Circle seeking permission to erect an renewed from time to time pursuant to, and within, the limitations prescribed by said law. All SECTION VI. This ordinance shall take addition-granted. SERVICE, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because on August 2, matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by effect twenty (20) days after first publication 1983, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County, by Colleen Mayer, Secretary resolution of the Town to be hereafter adopted. thereof after final passage. Gabriel Bellin & Helen R. Grundfast t/a Telephone Seccretarial Service against Richard Board of Adjustment SECTION VIII. Not more than $1,000.00 of the sum to be raised by the issuance of said 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $44.88 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $35.70 Williams disclosing a debt in the amount of $402.70, plus costs. Said judgement was entered notes may be used to finance such purpose, whether temporary or permanent, or to finance as Judgement No. DJ-031755-1983. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. legal expenses or to finance the cost of the issuance of such obligations as provided in YOU, THE FURNITURE KING, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. because on April 17, 1984, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, SECTION IX. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Union County, by The Furniture King against Richard Williams and Denise Williams purpose for which said obligations are to be issued is a period of ten years (10) from the date NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE disclosing a debt in the amount of $1,447.17, plus costs and interest. Said judgement was of said bonds. ORDINANCE 03-11-S entered as Judgement No. DJ-017867-1984. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s SECTION X. It is hereby determined and declared that the Supplemental Debt Statement lien. The bond okrdinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced required by law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town YOU, LIBERTY FUEL OIL CO., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Fanwood, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of the Town as defined in Section because on January 7, 1985, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on May 123, 2003. It will be further considered 43 of the Local Bond Law is increased by this ordinance by $28,000.00, and that the notes Union County, by Liberty Fuel Oil Co. against Richard Williams disclosing a debt in the for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held authorized by this ordinance shall be within any debt limitations prescribed by said law. amount of $318.14, plus costs and interest. Said judgement was entered as Judgement No. at the Municipal Building, at 75 North Martine Avenue, in the Borough of Fanwood, on June SECTION XI. Any funds received from the County of Union, the State of New Jersey or DJ-000768-1985. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. 10, 2003 at 8 o’clock PM. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its YOU, KORVETTES, INC., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business agencies in aid of such purposes, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such because on August 12, 1986, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. purposes, or if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond Union County, by Lorvettes, Inc. against Rickey Williams disclosing a debt in the amount of The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced $299.10, plus costs and interest. Said judgement was entered as Judgement No. DJ- accordingly. Title: Bond Ordinance Providing A Appropriation of $100,00 For The 039238-1986. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. SECTION XII. The Town intends to issue bonds or notes to finance the cost of the Borough’s Acquisition And Installation Of Emergency Services YOU, ROBIN JAY NURSERY SCHOOL, are made party defendant to the above improvements described in Section I of this bond ordinance. If the Town incurs such costs Tower For And By The Borough Of Fanwood In The County Of foreclosure action because on May 23 1991, a judgement was entered in the Superior Court prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Town herby states its reasonable expectation Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of $95,000 of New Jersey, Union County, by Robin Jay Nursery School against Mary Williams and to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The Richard Williams disclosing a debt in the amount of $4,608.00, plus costs and interest. Said maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. Appropriation. judgement was entered as Judgement No. DJ-058542-1991. Said judgement is subordinate SECTION XIII. The full faith and credit of the Town are hereby pledge to the to the Plaintiff’s lien. Purpose(s): Acquisition and Installation of Emergency Services Tower punctual payment of the principal of the interest on the obligations authorized by this YOU, MONMOUTH PARK RACE TRACK, are made party defendant to the above Appropriation: $100,000 ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Town, foreclosure action because on January 27, 1994, a judgement was entered in the Superior Bonds/Notes and the Town shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Town Court of New Jersey, Monmouth County, by Monmouth Park Race Track against Richard Authorized: $95,000 for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation Williams disclosing a debt in the amount of $11,920.00, plus interest. Said judgement was Grants (if any) as to rate or amount. entered as Judgement No. DJ-010260-1994. Said judgement is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s Appropriated: None SECTION XIV. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of lien. Section 20 this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated DONALD F. PHELAN Costs: $5,000 by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Useful Life: 15 Years program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection. This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. 1 Gatehall Drive SECTION XV. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after first publication Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk thereof after final passage. 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $211.14 1 T - 05-22-03, The Times Fee: $56.10 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $161.16 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 13 Raiders Get 2nd, Westfield 4th At Union County Boys Track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 said, “I tried to stay with him as second and sixth, respectively, in the much as I could then out-kick him in 3,200. Blue Devils Mike Woods at the end. I felt good!” 12’6” and Mike Gorski at 11’0” took The first heat of the 800 was second and fourth, respectively, in abruptly interrupted when Blue Devil the pole vault while GL’s Anthony Brendan Egan was tripped up in the Abitante finished third at 12’0”. mob while rounding the first turn. Raider Alex Celius took fourth in the On the restart, Egan decided to start long jump with a distance of 21’0.5” at the back of the pack but teammate and Blue Devil Dave Falk took sixth Dan Lynes shot into the lead like a in the 100 meters at 11.3. Westfield man possessed. The pack was very placed fourth in the 4x400 with a tight after the first lap. Halfway time of 3:28.3/ through the final lap, Lynes kicked TOP TEAMS: up a gear but, coming down the home 1. Elizabeth (E) 76, 2. Scotch Plains- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times stretch, Carmody overcame Lynes to Fanwood (SPF) 64.5, 3. Union (U) 55.5, 4. TOSSING A PERSONAL BEST…Raider Adam Ortyl tossed the javelin for a finish first in 2:00.1. Lynes was sec- Westfield (W) 42, 5. Plainfield (P) 35, 6. Cranford (C) 32, 7. Governor Livingston personal-best 160’4” to place second in the event. ond at 2:01.1 – season best – and (GL) 26 Egan took third at 2:01.7. 100: Charles Simmons (E) 10.8 Describing the interrupted heat, 200: Simmons (E) 21.8 Local Area High School David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NOT ALWAYS GETTING IT RIGHT…Raider Sean Smith misses on one of his Lynes said, “Brendan fell down and 400: Keith Taylor (E) 48.5 attempts to clear 5’10” in the high jump. I said ‘Oh, oh’. It was really tight. It 800: Mike Carmody (GL) 2:00.1 was the best start I had all season and 1,600: Carmody (GL) 4:24.9 Varsity Softball Results: we restarted.” 3,200: Ed Clinton (Cr) 9:47.8 110H: Chris Haley (U) 14.3 MAY 13: RICCITELLI FANS 12, KNOCKS IN 3 RBI Lynes explained his kick. “I didn’t 400H: Jean Gentil(Roselle) 56.0 MAY 16: want to get stuck behind anybody on High Jump: Haley (U) 6’4” Kearny 2, Westfield 1 Union Catholic 6, Roselle Catholic 0 the turn so I went out to lane three on Long Jump: Haley (U) 21’3” Kearny scored the eventual win- Danielle Chapla tossed a three- Pole Vault: Andrew Buttitta (NP) 13’6” ning run in the sixth inning on a hitter and fanned eight Lionesses. the straightaway. Mike always passes Shot Put: Chris Feighner (SPF) 55’1” Park Panthers Mesmerize me about the same spot every year,” Discus: Feighner (SPF) 144’2” throwing error. Lauren Gelmetti al- UCT SEMIS: he chuckled. Javelin: Dave Ucciferri (W) 168’4” lowed four hits, struck out four and Roselle Park 9, Linden 0 Raiders Brian Kopnicki at 9:57.1 4x400: (P) (Rich Stewart, Chris Jackson, walked none for the Blue Devils and James Williams, Willie Bryant) 3:27.3 Becky Riccitelli had 15 strikeouts Viking Softball Girls, 10-0 and Josh Zinman at 10:24.7 finished Lauren Musacchia had an RBI single. and Amanda Strahan had two hits Union Catholic 7, Rahway 3 and three RBI for the Panthers. Brittany Steiner drilled two By FRED LECOMTE The Panthers attacked with another Cranford 3, Governor Livingston 0 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times four runs in the third, taking a 5-0 Blue Devil Golfers Win doubles and had three RBI and Ali Christine Permoulie sat down six Pitcher Becky Riccitelli, backed lead. O’Callahan singled, Riccitelli Farawell had two singles and two Highlanders and walked none for the up by a strong defense, provided the doubled and Bundy walked. runs scored for the 13-4 Vikings. 17-2 Cougars. lightning with a 12-strikeout perfor- Stephanie Kirste looped an RBI Tournament of Champs Governor Livingston 12, North UCT FINALS: mance and she, along with Shannon single past third and Leary followed Plainfield 0 Roselle Park 1, Cranford 0 Leary and Laura Bundy, unloaded with a three-run double. The Westfield High School golf regulation with a 2-over-par 72. Kathleen Dreitlein smashed a two- Panther Erica Ollinick scored on the thunder as Roselle Park High The Panthers blew it apart in the team captured its second Metropoli- Senior Adam Karnish turned in the run homer and bashed a two-run an error in the 11th inning. Becky School silenced Union Catholic, 10- sixth. Amanda Strahan and Heather tan Golf Association Tournament of best score for the Blue Devils with a single for the 10-4 Highlanders and Riccitelli struck out 15 Cougars while 0, in six innings in Scotch Plains on Forge both singled. Ollinick ripped Champions (TOC) on May 19 at 78 (41-37). Sophomores Jim Arbes Meagan Butler had three hits and Cougar Christine Permoulie struck May 15. an RBI single and O’Callahan drew Burlington Country Club in Mount (40-39) and Ryan Shallcross (40-41) five RBI. out 10 Panthers. “Union Catholic is a very good a walk. Riccitelli stepped to the plate Holly with a team total of 321. The shot 79 and 81, respectively. Fresh- team,” said Riccitelli. “I just threw and cracked a three-run double. Blue Devils, who won the TOC in man Garrett Cockren finished at 83 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE whatever our catcher Erin Bundy added the exclamation mark 1993, nudged the St. Augustine play- (41-42). TOWN OF WESTFIELD (O’Callahan) told me to. I kept the ers who finished with 322. with an RBI single. TOP 7 TEAMS: BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY ball low and whatever they swung at, Viking shortstop Brittany Steiner Mainland’s (Ma) Matt Urelsky, 1. Westfield 321, 2. St. Augustine (SA) they swung at. I had full confidence put it all together defensively and who won the individual title at the 322, 3. Toms River North (TRN) 323, 4. The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Delbarton and Old Tappan (OT) 324, 6. adopted by the governing body of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, State of New in the defense. They kept the ball in accounted for four putouts. Blue Devil Invitational on April 14, Ridgewood 325, 7. Montgomery 326 Jersey, on May 20, 2003, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or front of them. Although we had one “I always try to play the best game captured the individual title at the TOP 7 INDIVIDUALS: proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the error in the third inning, we shook it I can for my pitchers, because I know TOC by winning on the first hole of 1. Matt Uretsky (Ma) (37-35) 72, 2. Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. off and scored a couple of runs. We’ve when I pitch, I want them to do the a sudden-death playoff with Gover- David Chung (GL) (39-33) 72, 3. Marc Copies of the full ordinance are available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at Issler (TRN) (33-40) 73, 4. Sukjin the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary been doing fine. I don’t want to say same,” said Steiner. “I don’t worry nor Livingston’s (GL) David Chung. Wuesthoff (TRN) (36-37) 73, 5. Eric of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: anything else, but I have great confi- Both Urelsky and Chung finished in about the score, just about what’s LeFante (Colts Neck) (38-35) 73, 6. Joe SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2071 dence in our team and I believe we going on in the field. Offensively, April (SA) (39-35) 74, 7. Tyler Barnes- can go very far in the states.” you just need to concentrate at the PUBLIC NOTICE Wolf (OT) (40-34) 74 and Ted Jansson SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS (Ridge) (40-34) 74 A. Undertaking of the following road improvements: (i) improvement of Prospect Street Park chipped off a run in the first, plate and pretend you’re up against TOWN OF WESTFIELD added four in the fourth and five in (from Stanmore Place to Cowperthwaite Place), including roadway resurfacing, drainage any other good pitcher.” INVITATION TO BID PUBLIC NOTICE improvements and curb replacement, where necessary, (ii) improvement of Madison the sixth to up its record to 15-1. The Viking catcher Ashley Whittemore Avenue (from Prospect Street to Town line), including roadway reconstruction, drainage SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- BOARD OF EDUCATION improvements and installation of new granite block curb, (iii) construction of a new parking Vikings fell to 13-5. Senior pitcher added, “When you lose a game like CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY lot on a portion of the National Guard Armory property, (iv) undertaking of various traffic Sue Hennessy permitted nine hits, that, there is always a lot to learn. TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, NOTICE TO BIDDERS calming improvements at various locations in the Town, as set forth on a list prepared by the struck out eight and walked three. ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003 AT 10:00 Sue (Hennessy) and I have a pretty Town Engineer on file or to be placed on file with the Town Clerk, and hereby approved as A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE MU- Sealed proposals will be received by the “Riccitelli is very, very good and good chemistry. Today, it wasn’t her if set forth herein in full, and (v) resurfacing or reconstruction of various roads (including curb NICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST BROAD Board of Education of the Westfield School construction or replacement, where necessary), as set forth on a list prepared by the Town we thought that if we could keep it to A game, but that’s o.k. because you STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY District, Union County, New Jersey, at the Engineer on file or to be placed on file with the Town Clerk, and hereby approved as if set a one-run game, we had a shot,” said learn from it. We used a lot of differ- FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Viking Head Coach Jim Revel. ent pitches, which I realize now we Westfield, New Jersey, for the following forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and ITEM 1 - 3-4 CY CAPACITY DUMP supplies, equipment or services: upon approval by the Town Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the lists “You’re not going to score four, five can use in similar situations. I’m not BODY TRUCK, WITH PLOW, OR EQUAL referred to in clauses (iv) and (v) of the preceding sentence. It is hereby determined and runs against this kid and that’s why BID FOR: stated that the streets being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined upset because they’re a good team. ITEM 2 - 6-8 CY CAPACITY DUMP B4-13 FIRM TRANSPORTATION OF in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes they are the best. Hopefully, one day It’s not a tough loss, because we BODY TRUCK, WITH PLOW, OR EQUAL we can be like that. She pitched a real NATURAL GAS FOR WESTFIELD Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). knew they were good and there is not PROPOSALS MUST BE IN WRITING PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE 2003- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,207,500 good game and it was just tough for much you can do about that.” AT THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE 2004 SCHOOL YEAR State Grant Appropriated $ 200,000 us to play catch up.” Roselle Park 104 005 10 HOUR MENTIONED ABOVE, AND MUST BIDS DUE: Down Payment Appropriated $ 137,500 In the top of the first, Bundy ripped Union Catholic 000 000 0 BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED JUNE 5, 2003 AT 11:00 AM Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 870,000 an RBI single, scoring Erica Ollinick. CHECK, OR BID BOND, MADE PAYABLE Period of Usefulness 10 years PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN The bids will be received at the Adminis- B. Undertaking of storm water drainage and sanitary sewer improvements at various OF WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD locations. PUBLIC NOTICE TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) TO New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 157,500 Notice is hereby given that Ordinance INSURE EXECUTION OF THE CON- time indicated, and then publicly opened TOWN OF WESTFIELD Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,500 No. 03-09-S TRACT. and read aloud. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 150,000 PLANNING BOARD BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE Bids must be in strict compliance with Period of Usefulness 40 years AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER specifications. Bids must be made on the The Westfield Planning Board will meet SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE proposal forms in the manner designated. C. Undertaking of various improvements to the Municipal Building and the Public on June 2, 2003, in Council Chambers in the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, CHAPTER LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AF- Proposals must be endorsed on the outside Works Complex. It is hereby determined and stated that the public buildings being improved Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, 31 AND CHAPTER 25, POLICE FIRMATIVE ACTION). of the sealed envelope, with the name of are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and con- DEPARTMENT, TO REVISE SALARIES SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN AND the bidder, the bidder’s address and the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 105,000 sider the following application: OF THOSE EMPLOYEES PROCURED ($25.00) AT THE OFFICE name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,000 03-07(V) ONE ELM STREET ASSOCI- OF THE TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC vices for which the bid is submitted. It is Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 100,000 ATES, L.L.C., ONE ELM was passed and adopted on the second WORKS CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, understood and agreed that proposals may Period of Usefulness 15 years STREET, BLOCK 3105, LOT and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor W., WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. be delivered before the time or at the place 18, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use and Council of the Borough of Fanwood THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE specified for opening. The Board of Educa- MAJOR SITE PLAN AP- of the Engineering Department consisting of (i) land surveying equipment and (ii) computer held on May 13, 2003. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed PROVAL. APPLICANT SEEK- equipment for a geographic information system (GIS) for Town data. This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMAL- or misdirected in delivery. ING TO CONVERT A BUILD- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 10,500 ately after final passage and publication as ITY, IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, The Board of Education of the Town of ING FORMERLY USED AS A Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 10,500 required by law. IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, BANK FOR THE PROPOSED Period of Usefulness 10 years Eleanor McGovern KENNETH B. MARSH reserves the right to accept or reject any USE AS A RESTAURANT ON Borough Clerk TOWN ENGINEER and/or all bids for the whole or any part and E. Installation of new carpeting at the Free Public Library. It is hereby determined and THE FIRST FLOOR AND COM- 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $37.23 waive any informalities in the interest of the stated that (a) the Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Town have requested, pursuant MERCIAL OFFICES ON THE Board of Education. No bid may be with- to Section 40:54-25 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, as amended, that the Town raise SECOND FLOOR. APPLICANT PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the the sum of $63,000 in order to finance the aforesaid improvement and (b) the Trustees of PROPOSES TO CONVERT date set for the opening thereof. the Free Public Library are hereby authorized and empowered to expend said sum of $63,000 PARKING AREA TO PARK BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Bidding shall be in conformance with the to pay for the aforesaid improvement. LIKE SETTING WITH GAZEBO NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 63,000 AREA TO BE USED FOR OUT- ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNCIPAL LIENS 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Public Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 63,000 DOOR CAFE DINING AS School Contracts Law”. Period of Usefulness 5 years REGULATED BY OUTDOOR Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough Bidders are required to comply with the CAFE LICENSING. of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003, requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC F. Undertaking of various renovations and improvements to Fire House Nos. 1 and 2 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine and the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use Applicant seeks variances from the fol- 17:27). Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place of the Fire Department consisting of various items of fire fighting and safety equipment. lowing: By order of the Town of Westfield Board to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 52,500 List of Existing Nonconforming Zon- to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner Robert A. Berman Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 52,500 ing Conditions: thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in Board Secretary Period of Usefulness 5 years Section 11.25.E.3 of the Land Use Or- accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 11th day of June, 2003. 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $46.92 G. Undertaking of Phase I of the construction of an emergency communications center dinance. Ordinance requires minimum Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of in the Municipal Building and the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and rear yard of 1/2 the building height - 39 municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together PUBLIC NOTICE machinery and new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Police feet Existing is 1.87 feet. with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of Department consisting of (i) mobile radios, (ii) computers, (iii) mobile data terminals, (iv) interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the TOWN OF WESTFIELD Section 11.25F.1 of the Land Use Ordi- emergency light bars, (v) security cameras, (vi) radar units, (vii) video cameras, (viii) a conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method nance. Ordinance requires window area INVITATION TO BID fingerprint system and (ix) a GPS tracking system previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which minimum 40 percent - Existing 12.8 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 197,900 there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an Sealed proposals will be received by the percent, 12.1 percent, 9 percent. Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 197,900 interest rate of 18%. Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield, Period of Usefulness 10 years List of New C.40:55D-70c Variances At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with New Jersey, on June 2, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Requested: interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. prevailing time at the Municipal building, H. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- for the use of the Police Department consisting of a pickup truck with trailer. Section 13.01.E of the Land Use Ordi- 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the sey for the following: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 29,100 nance. Ordinance requires accessory Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 29,100 structures in front yard not permitted. TOWN OF WESTFIELD PRINTING precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be Period of Usefulness 5 years Proposed is a gazebo. in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Proposals must be delivered at the place I. Undertaking of engineering services in connection with future improvements to Section 16.03E.3.a(3) of the Land Use In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax and before the hour above mentioned in a Memorial Park. Ordinance. Ordinance allows mount Collector should be notified immediately. sealed envelope marked “Bid for Printing” Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 52,500 height of sign to be 12 feet. Proposed is The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: bearing the Name and Address of the bid- Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,500 22 feet & 38 feet. der, addressed to the town of Westfield, 425 BLOCK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 50,000 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, Section 17.02C of the Land Use Ordi- 1 2 Chris Don Inc. 193 Terrill Road $ 10,268.32 Period of Usefulness 15 years and must be in the office of the Town Clerk nance. Ordinance for parking requires 10 22.01 Barnes, William J. 177 N. Martine Avenue $ 1,898.05 on or before the hour named. J. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new 100 spaces. Proposed is none. 10 29 Reinhard, Walter & Susan 215 Midway Avenue $ 6,575.80 Bids must be accompanied by a proposal communication and signal systems equipment consisting of telephone, computer and other 19 13 Halas, Peter & Linda 117 Pleasant Avenue $ 9,105.98 Section 11.25F.1 of the Land Use Ordi- guarantee in the form of certified check, information technology equipment and improvements for the use of various Town depart- 20 9 Carson, William J. Jr. 47 St. John Place $ 4,401.36 nance. Ordinance requires building fa- cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of ments, offices and agencies. 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Place $ 1,801.22 cade window area of 40 percent. Pro- 10% of the total bid, payable to the town of Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 78,750 27 60 Clark, Charles & Jill 162 Farley Avenue $ 4,194.80 poses is 12.8 percent, 12.1 percent, Westfield. Each proposal must be accom- Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 78,750 41 4 Zinman, David 162 Pleasant Avenue $ 6,807.91 and 14 percent. panied by a surety company certification Period of Usefulness 10 years 44 14 DiPiano, Rocco & Carol A. 25 Waldon Road $ 1,891.15 stating that the said Surety company will Section 16.03C.2 of the Land Use Ordi- 46 10 Sheppard, Carol & William 225 Tillotson Road $ 4,354.36 K. Acquisition of new additional furnishings consisting of office furniture for the use of provide the bidder with the required perfor- nance. Ordinance requires perpendicu- 48 5 Kasich, Steven W. & Samantha various Town departments, offices and agencies. mance bond in the full amount to be con- larly placed signs are prohibited. Pro- 22 Stewart Place $ 1,403.57 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 15,750 tract. posed is blade sign. 55 10 SJF RealEstate Holding Limited Capital Improvement Fund Appropriated $ 15,750 Bidders must be in compliance with all 65 South Avenue $ 3,257.73 Period of Usefulness 5 years Section 16.04E.2 of the Land Use Ordi- provision of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second Street $ 4,385.02 nance. Ordinance allows 2 signs on a ment for the law against discrimination (Af- 84 25 Giegerich, Robert A, Jr. & Barbara Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,970,000 corner property. 3 wall signs, 1 blade firmative Action). Bidders statement of 145 Herbert Avenue $ 189.34 State Grant Appropriated $ 200,000 sign & awning signage is proposed. Ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of the 91 13 Fasano, Phylis D. 33 Laurel Place $ 1,806.05 Aggregate Capital Improvement Fund Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted Variances, waivers or exceptions from 91 17 Hansem, Margit June 9 Laurel Place $ 4,599.32 Appropriated either as a Down Payment with all bids. certain site plan details or relief from 95 12 Schmidt, Arthur & Maureen 53 Chetwood Terrace $ 1,620.13 or to Fully Fund Appropriations $ 600,000 Specifications and proposal forms must requirements may be sought as appro- 102 33 Gardner, Carole & Gladys 17 Pandick Court $ 2,605.62 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes be examined and picked up at the Finance priate. 105 16 Malone, William J. 3rd & Barbara Authorized $ 1,170,000 Department, 425 East Broad Street, 187 King Street $ 7,467.07 Plans and application are on file in the Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Monday Section 20 Costs: $ 163,958 116 51 Green, Mark S. & Roberts, Bonnie Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North through Friday between the hours of 8:30 Useful Life: 14.48 years 18 Roosevelt Avenue $ 1,568.38 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bernard A Heeney 116 75.A Terry, Janet P. 4 Saville Row $ 8,649.97 may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 The Mayor and Council reserve the right Town Clerk 120 4 Felton, James 13 Jefferson Avenue $ 370.97 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to reject any and all bids, also waive any Town of Westfield Kenneth B. Marsh Colleen M. Huehn informality if it is deemed advisable so to do. County of Union Secretary Collector of Taxes Bernard Heeney State of New Jersey 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $72.42 4 T - 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 & 6/5/03, The Times Fee: $412.08 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $39.27 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $200.94 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Come Back, Stun Union County Senior 50+ E. Brunswick B’ballers, 11-10 Softball League Results: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Nilsen Detective Agency 32, nis Kosowicz, Tom Mc Nulty and Comcast 18 Howard Smith with three hits each. scored and three RBI, hammered a Mathews scored when Murray Nilsen handed Comcast its first Irish Pub 14, Northwestern Mu- towering two-run homer in the third walked. Patla scored on a wild pitch loss, led by Al Theresa with five hits tual 6 inning, his third in the past four and Butts battered his three-run and homeruns by Bruce Bilotti, Al Irish Pub 15, Nilsen Detective games. homer. Figenbaun and Joe Salerno. For Agency 10 The Bears totaled nine hits and Relief pitcher Dan Clark held the Comcast, Steve Pietrucha had three M & J Roofing 23, Crest Refrig- were led by Andrew Anderson who Bears in check in the seventh and led hits (2 HRs), Tom Lombardi (double, eration 10 had three hits, including an RBI triple, off the bottom of the inning with a triple, HR), Tom Straniero (3-hits, and three RBI. However, the killers walk. Mathews moved him to second including double, HR), Steve Ferro Super-Seniors (60+): that put the Blue Devils in a deep with a perfect bunt then, after two (3-hits, including 2 doubles), Karl Creative Industries 18, Haven Bank 0 chasm were the 10 walks and two hit wild pitches, Clark scored the tying Grossmann (3-hits) and Tony Will- Dom Deo pitched a five-hit shut- batters yielded by Blue Devil pitch- run. Patla, Dubitsky and Butts walked iams (double and a HR). out and Charles Lehman and Ed ing linked with two very crucial er- and Rothstein hopped the game-win- Awnings Galore 32, Antone’s Pub 24 Malko each homered. Don Robertson rors. ning single to leftfield. Antone’s lost its first game. Aw- had three hits. Ray Cozzarelli, Art “We walked 10 guys, hit two! “The big plays, we had Greg nings Galore, down 16-3, exploded Kopacz and Alan Schulman had two That’s 12 base runners and then we Mathews throwing the kid out. MEN’S SINGLES CHAMP AND RUNNER-UP…Champion Joe Alfano, right, for 29 runs in the last four innings. hits apiece. made two errors to put people on. We Rothstein threw a guy out at the and runner-up Vince Camuto hold their trophies after the Westfield Tennis The Office 24, M & J Roofing 12 L.A. Law 32, Il Giordino gave them 14 base runners and still plate. We have some young kids who Association Men’s Singles title match. Chip Weiss and Gerry Halfpenny Restaurante 13 came back and won the ball game,” are getting valuable playing time. smashed four hits for the winners. Fred DiMartino smacked two HRs Brewster pointed out. I’m happy as can be for the seniors Howard Smith and Tom McNulty and Ron Tomczyk had four hits. Westfield took a 1-0 lead in the on this team. Brian Butts said about U13 Soccer Tidalwave Douses each had three hits. Larry Rehak and Butch Ernst had three hits, including bottom of the first when Patla singled, a month ago, ‘the way we are going, Jerry Perloulie homered. two doubles. stole second and scored on Butts’ this might be the only losing team I Union Center National Bank 17, L.A. Law 17, Legg Mason 15 RBI single. The Bears quickly took a have been on in high school’. His U13 Lightning Girls, 4-2 Crest Refrigeration 2 Carmen Coppola, Fred DiMartino 2-1 lead in the second when Ander- leadership is what spurs this team on. Steve Lemanowicz led the win- and Bob Grant each had three hits for son whacked his RBI triple and Matt He refuses to give up,” expressed Despite a fourth-straight loss to their Trailing 4-1 at halftime, Rodriguez ners with three hits. Dan D’Arcy, Joe the Law. Joe LaPlaca hammered a Merrigan dribbled an RBI single. Brewster. nemesis, the Central Jersey Tidalwave, moved his best defender Javonni Mitarotonda, Dave Goodman, Tom monster homerun. In the third, the Bears took advan- the Scotch Plains Lightning U13 girls Costello to offense and switched his Connolly and Alan Schachman each Il Giordino’s Restaurante 14, Cre- East Brunswick 024 202 0 10 soccer team took away a good feeling daughter, Heather Rodriguez, to de- tage of four free passes, two errors Westfield 103 005 2 11 contributed two hits. ative Industries 11 and an RBI single to take a 6-1 lead. from a 4-2 loss on Mother’s Day at fense. Costello’s speed provided nu- Antone’s Pub 24, Comcast 13 The winners got from Bruce Symon Murray’s two-run shot in the third Scotch Hills Women Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. merous scoring opportunities finally Antone’s scored 10 runs in the first. to upset the undefeated team of Cre- followed by Rothstein scoring on an Trailing 4-0, midway through the first resulting in a beautiful goal when she Comcast received two hits apiece from ative Industries. Tell Golf Results half, the Lightning mounted a furious outmaneuvered two defenders mid- Frank Pepe, Steve Pietrucha, Angelo error tightened the score to 6-4. way through the half. Joanna Naugle 50+ DIVISION 1 (As of May 17): A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills rally that came close to making it a Corbo, Bill Mirto and Tony Williams. TEAM W L Two more Bears crossed the plate hit the post on one shot, Jaclyn Lazarus in the fourth as a result of four walks, Women’s Golf Association of Scotch one-goal game. Corbo, Pepe, Pietrucha and Karl Antone’s Pub & Grill 3 1 Plains announced the winning team of The Tidalwave connected on two shot just wide, and Cornacchia and Grossmann homered. Comcast Cablevision 3 2 including a hit batter. Fortunately, long shots and a perfectly placed low Costello were stopped a couple of Irish Pub 3 2 further scoring was prevented when the “combined scores 100% Handicap Nilsen Detective Agency 13, Aw- Nilsen Detective Agency 3 2 Stroke Play” tournament held May 13. one for a 3-0 lead. Next, a Lightning times by the Tidalwave goalies. shortstop Tom Ricciuti turned a sec- Meanwhile the defense was airtight. nings Galore 6 Awnings Galore 2 3 First Team: net 148 – Mary Ann player kicked a long cross into her ond-to-first double play. He also turned own goal. Rodriguez, Straniero and Cathy Al Figenbaun (4-hits), Jerry Barrett 50+ DIVISION 2: a double play in the first inning. Schuler, Mary Shea, Petie Prybyski (3-hits) and Phil Spinelli (2 doubles) TEAM W L and Camile Hayden Disappointed, Coach Luis Harley formed a solid shield in front The Office 3 1 Winning the game appeared out of Rodriguez commented, “We told the of goalie Rachel Parker. Midfielders led Nilsen. Second Team: net 149 – Alice Kehler, Northwestern Mutual 9, Union Northwestern Mutual 3 2 reach after the Bears added two more Ronnie Buob, Nancy Phares and Chris- girls to not allow any long kicks. That Angelica Glover, Rachel Kreyer, Jes- M & J Roofing 2 2 runs in the sixth; however, the true tine Haight is Tidalwave strength. We let them do sica Nagourney, Kristen Thompson, Center National Bank 8 Union Center National Bank 1 3 character of the Blue Devils’ resil- Third Team: net 150 tie – Margaret it and we went down 4-0.” Lazarus and Cheryl Monteiro pro- The winners got six runs in the Crest Refrigeration 0 5 ience emerged in the bottom of the Hickey, Linnea Rhodess, Marge Grim- Katie Cornacchia got one back just vided opportunities for the offense. bottom of the seventh inning. Dennis SUPER SENIORS 60+ DIVISION: inning. Rightfielder Greg Mathews, mer and (blind); Gert Simons, Dor- before halftime when she converted a Baker got the game-winning hit. Rich TEAM W L who brilliantly gunned down a Bear othy Chin, Charleen Szenzi and (blind) Polonitza homered. Jim D’Arcy and Creative Industries 3 1 pass from Alyssa Straniero for her Il Giordino’s Restaurante 3 1 attempting to reach third base in the Low putts: Mary Kay Danskin 13 team-leading third goal. WTA Women’s Doubles Bob Renaud led the Bank offensively. Chip ins: M. Danskin (hole 1), Carole L.A. Law 3 1 sixth to prevent further runs, got the Tennis Ladder Told: Awnings Galore 19, The Office 18 Legg Mason 1 3 offense rolling with a single. Patla Katz (hole 2), Janice Lawyer (hole 3), The Office suffered its first loss Haven Savings 0 4 singled, Mike Dubitsky walked and P. Prybylski (hole 5) Joe Alfano Wins WTA The first reporting period for the and was led by Tony Zarvos (2 HRs) WTA ladder ended May 18. If a team and Bill Hinkle, Lou Koehler, Den- WTA Men’s Masters PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Men’s Singles Tourney did not play they dropped three places. At least one match must be BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The WTA held its Annual Men’s Tennis Ladder Told: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Singles Tournament on May 3-4 played each reporting period. The WTA Men’s Singles NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Notice is hereby given that Ordinance next reporting period ends Sunday, The standings for the initial report- ORDINANCE 03-14-R No. 03-04-R held at Tamaques Park courts. Joe Tennis Ladder Told: AND PUBLIC HEARING June 1. Please call (908) 233-7669 or ing period ending May 18 follow. Alfano defeated defending cham- There are some changes to ladder An ordinance was indroduced by the Mayor AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAP- pion, Vince Camuto, 6-1, 6-3, in (908) 233-6075 with match results. 1. Gary Wasserman 17. Russ Finestein and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on TER 93, LAND USE, OF THE CODE OF 2. Glen Macdonald 18. A. Wasserman standings including a new leader. May 13, 2003. Copies of this ordinance can THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, the finals to seize the crown. 1. Sottung/Weisman 3. Steve Parker 19. A. Winnicker 2. Galasso/Perez-Santalla Check out all results by checking the be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Of- REGARDING COMMERCIAL USE OF Earlier, Alfano defeated Mike 4. Steven Kreutzer 20. James Bender www.westfieldnj.com/wta website. fice, at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North EXTERIOR DECORATIVE STRING 3. Healey/Freundlich 5. Vince Camuto 21. Dave Leiz Gonella in the semis and Dave Ferio 4. Purdy/Hewett Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey be- LIGHTING in the quarters. Camuto defeated 6. Bill Wilhelm Paul Moum 1. Joe Donnolo (2) tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 5. Zoidis/Fraser 7. Mike Gonnella David Armstrong 2. Mike McGlynn (2) Monday through Friday. was passed and adopted on the second Gary Wasserman in the semis and 6. Vollbrechthausen/Morin 8. Mark Jackler Dewey Rainville 3. Irwin Bernstein (1) The purpose of this ordinance is to and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Mike McGlynn in the quarters. 7. Brotman/Jacobello 9. Stuart Gruskin Ernest Jacob 4. Bob Kolesik (2) AMEND CHAPTER 93, LAND USE, OF and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 8. Annis/Nelson 10. Steve Satkin John Dalton 5. Dewey Rainville (1) Wasserman defeated Gonnella in 9. Antonelli/Walker THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF held on May 13, 2003. a tight match, 6-4, and 7-6 (7-5) 11. Weldon Chin Joseph Donnolo 6. Donald Dohm FANWOOD RELATING TO SIGNS. This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- 10.Godberg/Goldberg 12. Chris Wendel Todd Krell 7. Len Cerefice A public hearing on this ordinance will be ately after final passage and publication as tiebreaker to take third. Also, John 11.Louie/Louie 13. Peter Magierski Jon Eisenberg *John Dalton held on June 10, 2003, at 8:00 PM. required by law. Mancini defeated Mitch Kruger for 12.Fleder/Black 14. Andrew Ross Jeremy Krell *David Armstrong Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern 13.Day/Kacmarsky 15. Tuyen Diep Adam Krell *Ernest Jacob the finals of the “B” tournament. 14.Mack/Pecker Borough Clerk Borough Clerk See picture above 16. David Ferio Todd Krell *George Sincox 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $18.87 15.Wirtshafter/Goldberger Bryan Smith * new members

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Against Ridgewood, the White had a great transition play by the middies and oles, 3-0. Fusaro thumped a three-run The Cardinals beat the Yankees 6-5 homer. Orioles’ pitchers Todd Saunders good first half and only trailed by two a balanced attack at the other end of the on a six-run final inning sparked by at halftime. Scott Bernstein netted a field. All three midfield squads played and Matt Woods combined for 10 eight-straight hits. Yankees Matt strikeouts and Chris Jacobs paced the beauty and Max Fusaro had a goal on hard and well, playing stingy defense Monaghan and Danny Sullivan sty- an assist from Adam Fine. and then grabbing countless outlet passes offense. Ridgewood dominated the second and moving the ball up to our attackers. mied the Cards for five innings until The White Sox topped the Orioles, half once the White had to play short- In addition, they got some good scoring James Diddell, Joe Descalzi, Kevin 4-3, behind the one-hit pitching of handed due to numerous penalties. chances – nearly everyone had at least a BIG ON OFFENSE…Luke Baron scored three goals to help the Westfield Hearon, Mike Forgash, Andy Flood, Andrew Patterson, the hitting of Mike Coaches Cusick and McKeown were shot. Cole Sisto, Thomas McKeown eighth-grade boys lacrosse team beat Highland Lakes, 13-5 on May 17. David Pusar, Mike Clark and Greg Irving and Michael Carpetto and strong determined to strengthen the defense and Chris Castello all scored. Mucci each singled to win the game. defense by Robbie Grandstrand and Irwin Bernstein Strikes The Yanks bounced back with a 6-5 for the next game. On attack, the passing was great and WTA Women’s Singles Michael Fietkowicz. The Cardinals The focus on team defense and pro- assists were plentiful. Max Fusaro and Triple Track Gold win over the Mets as Jimmy Reardon knocked off the Orioles, 7-4, behind tecting the scoring zone paid off against Scotty Bernstein each scored. Adam Tennis Ladder Told: had three RBI and Tim Warner had the the pitching of Diddell, Hearon and Irwin Bernstein of Westfield opened winning run with a bases loaded walk. Forgash, the bats of Clark and Pusar Maplewood. Westfield held Maplewood Fine and Patrick O’Brien both had good his outdoor track season by winning to only one goal. The defense was great scoring chances and each had an assist The following shows to date the Max Sugarman had three RBI for the and the defense of Mucci and Zach Westfield Tennis Association mem- three, first-place trophies at the Louie Mets and Matt Morgan added two hits. Helfand. The Cards also beat the Dodg- and Anthony Porchetta played another Williams Memorial Track and Field stellar game in goal. Joey Porchetta, bers eligible to play on the Women’s Next, the Yankees trounced the Ori- ers, 7-4, as Pusar fired three shutout SPF D’Backs Edge Singles Ladder. The ladder reflects Festival at Columbia University’s Baker oles, 17-4. Steve Anzalone and Josh innings and Clark banged a two-run Field on May 17. Firestone had back-to-back homers and Blue Thunder Slay activity through May 18. All players Representing the Shore Athletic Club homer. Forgash got the game-winning SPF Marlins, 11-9 are allowed two free challenges within in the 70+-age group, Bernstein won the Matt Isabella smacked a grand slam. RBI hit. one month of signing up. Reardon and Kyle Hayden banged out Middlesex Dragons The Diamondbacks of the Scotch 800-meters with a time of 2:55.6 ahead STANDINGS (As of May 11): Players can access weekly updated of John McManus (Millrose) (3:32.3). three hits and Mike Buontempo and TEAM W L T The Blue Thunder of the Scotch Plains- Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Asso- Bret Defazio each had two hits. ciation major division edged the Mar- standings (as well as Matches Played) Later, He was timed in 1:12.2 to capture Yankees 7 4 1 Fanwood Soccer Association U-12 divi- on WTA’s website: the 400-meters over Tom Talbott (New The Mets nipped the Dodgers, 5-4, Cardinals 7 5 0 sion dominated the Middlesex Dragons, lins, 11-9, in an exciting match up. White Sox 6 4 2 Going into the top of the sixth in- www.westfieldnj.com/wta by clicking York Masters) (1:25.1) and McManus on a last inning homer by Tony DiIorio. 5-0, in a battle of undefeated teams with (1:34.5). Bernstein finished by winning Dodgers 6 5 1 ning, the Diamondbacks were holding on Women’s Singles (under Ladders), Sugarman, Zack Connolly and Dean Mets 5 7 0 first place on the line on May 18. then Standings, then Recents. Further the 200-meter dash with a time of 32.8 to Thompson keyed a four-run first in- Orioles 2 10 0 Matt Bonner and Andrew Smith onto what seemed like a comfortable, defeat Talbott (35.0). 11-3, lead. However, the Marlins battled information about the ladder is avail- ning to back the pitching of Colin Embry shared the goaltending duties and had a back for six runs. With two outs, a able by calling Jean Power at (908) relatively easy day as they only faced a runner at third and the tying run at the 654-7418 (or e-mail at total of seven shots on goal. Defensemen plate, D’Backs pitcher, Mitch [email protected]). The next Marc Fusillo, Mark Koransky, Mike McNamara, recorded a strikeout to end reporting period will conclude at 8 Hye-Young Choi Roth, Billy Johnston, Danny Rodriguez the game. p.m. Sunday, June 1. Match scores and Colin Grimm did an outstanding #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2002 Jimmy Burke started on the mound should be reported within 24 hours and NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award job, breaking up passes and clearing the for the D’Backs and pitched superbly weekend scores by Sunday evening. ball out of their area. Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002 for the win by recording eight Ks and 1. JoAnn Purdy 23. M. E. Whelan Offensively, the Thunder completely only walking one batter over four in- 2. Jean Power 24. Diane Barabas Visit me at my website: controlled the ball and were able to pass nings. Catcher, Todd Weiner recorded 3. Clara Karnish 25. Julia Walker www.Realtor.com and shoot at will. Greg Bencivengo, a key putout at the plate in the Marlins’ 4. M. Perez-Santalla 26. Pat Page www.coldwellbankermoves.com/hye-young.choi Danny Gore, Joseph Del Prete, Andrew big sixth inning. 5. Sherri Bender 27. S. North email: [email protected] Manns, Reid Miller, Chris McManus 6. Diedre Gelinne 28. A. Wilhelm Diamondback pitchers, Burke and 7. Janet Cornell 29. Andrea Krest and Jordan Beckett combined for a 20- McNamara, also helped themselves at the 8. Danielle Coleman 30. E. Mitchell Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! shot barrage on the Dragon goal. Beckett plate as they each had a perfect 3-for-3 9. Evelyn Matino 31. Linda Coleman scored first and added a second goal in day. Joseph Del Prete had a hot bat, going 10. Marie Kacmarsky 32. Beth Brenner the second half. McManus got the sec- 2-for-2 Danny Jones rapped two singles 11. Paula Brotman 33. Meg Butler ond goal. Manns took a perfect feed 12. Mary-Lou Wexler 34. Karen Dorne while Brian Kahn and Chris Fortunato 13. Priscilla Wood 35. Karen Fried from Del Prete for a goal. Later, Del collected one hit apiece. Phil Rosenkrantz, 14. Ellen Rogers 36. L. Goldberg Prete’s hard work paid off as he notched Dan Gilman and Golan Rozenberg all 15. Ellen Smith 37. M. Gundrum a goal of his own right over the goalie’s scored for the D’Backs while Courtney 16. Tina Wasilewski 38. Ellen Heinze head on a pass from Roth. 17. Sandy Antonelli 39. J. Honymar Bifani chipped in with an RBI. 18. Kathy O’Neill 40. Dianne Mroz 19. Nancy Freundlich 41. Lisa Sottung PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 20. Carol Healey 42. Jan Velasco TOWN OF WESTFIELD 21. Charlotte Lee 43. N. Wickwire 22. Liz Fischer 44. Monica Morin Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held May 20, 2003 and that the said Council will further consider the same for final passage on the 3rd day of June 2003, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can See it all on the Web! be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given See it all in Color! an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Bernard A Heeney Town Clerk www.goleader.com GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1813 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE CHAPTER 13, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE I, “IN GEN- NOTICE OF PROBATE ERAL” ESTATE OF: ELEANOR PRICE, De- BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: ceased. SECTION I. That a new section 13-4.5 entitled “Right Turn Only Intersections” be added Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, to Chapter 13 of the Town Code to read as follows: Surrogate of the County of Union, made on Westfield . . . Magnificent custom brick home in the heart of Indian Forest. 5 BR, 4 BTH, expansive rooms, all new Sec. 13-4.5. Right Turn Only Intersections the 5th day of MAY, A.D. 2003, upon appli- elaborate molding, French doors, hand painted decorative walls, high quality carpeting, and two master bedroom cation of the undersigned, as EXECUTRIX INTERSECTION RIGHT TURN ONLY MOVEMENT of the estate of said deceased, notice is suites - 1st & 2nd fl. Elegant foyer w/ sweeping strcase, grand size LR, DR & gourmet KIT w/ center isle, subzero, dbl Shackamaxon Drive and Rahway Avenue. West on Shackamaxon Drive to north hereby given to the heirs of said deceased on Rahway Avenue only. ovens, separate dining area, FR w/ frplc & French drs to bright, sunny Garden Rm w/ skylts. MBR suite w/ whirlpool that the will has been probated in the above SECTION II. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part named court. As the executrix has no tub, stall shwr & 2 wlk-in clsts. 5362 Sq. ft., steel beam constructon. A definite must see. WSF2501 $1,575,000 of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict knowledge of the whereabouts of the follow- or inconsistent. ing: Jeremy Price, David Price and Michelle WESTFIELD OFFICE SECTION III. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held Price, this notice will serve that, with proof of to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this identity, a copy of the will can be obtained by 209 CENTRAL AVENUE ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or request from the executrix. invalid. Lisa Schaible, Executrix 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, 339 Cedar Grove Terrace DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE and in the manner provided by law. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Students Organize Talking Business Child Seat Check Event ‘Relay For Life’ Event To be Held in Clark SCOTCH PLAINS — Although she class work and event planning mem- CLARK — Every year thousands parents to stop by and have their hasn’t decided on a major yet, Abby bers of SMAC have also found time to Mr. Blasi Joins Ford Farwell of children are killed or injured in child’s seats examined by a AAA- Price, 17, of Scotch Plains, already organize individual fundraisers lead- automobile accidents because they certified child passenger safety know that she wants to help fight ing up to the Relay to help the group are riding completely unrestrained technician.” cancer at George Washington Univer- meet their team goal of $10,000. Mills and Gatsch, Architects or restrained incorrectly by their The seat check is free of charge sity. The effort put fourth by the SMAC WESTFIELD — Ford Farewell Mr. Blasi is presently working on car safety devises. and conducted by AAA-certified Abby is president of the school’s group to help make Relay for Life a Mills and Gatsch, Architects, LLC projects for Historic Morven and for An alarming 80 percent of all passenger safety technicians. Ev- SMAC (Student Movement Against reality is shared by other volunteers (FFMG) recently added Gregory private residential clients. child restraints are installed incor- ery technician has successfully Cancer) and one of the chairs of the throughout the state who help orga- Blasi to the firm’s pro- Ford Farewell Mills and rectly and will not protect children completed a 40-hour training pro- American Cancer Society’s first, and nize local events. Since the first state’s fessional staff. Gatsch, Architects, LLC during an accident. In order to edu- gram offered through the Na- only, youth organized Relay for Life Relay was held 12 years ago in Bergen Gregory Blasi of is an award-winning, full cate parents on child passenger tional Highway Traffic Safety event in New Jersey. County, the fundraising event has Westfield is a graduate service architectural firm safety, Assemblywoman Linda and AAA. Relay for Life is an overnight event grown immensely. Relays will take of the New Jersey Insti- nationally recognized for Stender and AAA (American Auto- The technicians will examine car that features teams of eight to 15 people place at more than 50 sites throughout tute of Technology. Prior its work in new design, mobile Association) will be spon- and booster seats to ensure that it’s that take turns walking or running the state between mid-May and mid- to joining FFMG, he was historic preservation, soring a child safety seat check on installed correctly, fits the child around a track to help raise money July this year, including Central Jer- employed by several renovation and adaptive Wednesday, May 28 from 10 a.m. properly and has not been recalled and awareness for the American Can- sey events in Union, New Providence, New Jersey firms. He use of existing structures. to 1 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble on by the manufacturer. cer Society’s fight against cancer. The Woodbridge, West Windsor, Basking brings a broad range of The firm specializes in the the corner of Central Avenue and A rain date is scheduled for Mon- SMAC group had participated in the Ridge and Manville. expertise to his new po- area of private schools, col- Raritan Road in Clark. day, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Relay for Life of Union the past two One national level, Relays will be sition, ranging from cor- leges and universities; the- “Car crashes are the leading at the same location. years but took on the responsibility of held at more than 3,800 sites this year porate interiors to civic Gregory Blasi atres and other cultural in- cause of death and injury for chil- For additional information re- bringing Relay to Scotch Plains this throughout the country. The fundraiser and residential design, stitutions; municipal dren ages four to 14. In most cases, garding a child safety seat check, year. will surpass $1 billion in the total and has considerable background in buildings; courthouses; religious ven- however, these tragedies could please contact Jennifer Mancuso at SMAC’S 250 plus members have raised since its inception in Tacoma, construction administration. ues and residential projects. have been prevented with the the office of Assemblywoman Linda taken on responsibility for every as- Wash. in 1985. proper restraints,” said Assembly- Stender at (908) 668-1900 or email pect of the event, including: team re- For more information about Relay woman Stender. “I encourage all [email protected]. cruitment, logistics, registration, deco- for Life events in New Jersey, please rations and entertainment. In between call the American Cancer Society at Scotch Plains Recreation Events (800) ACS-2345. Prudential Properties Names Scotch Plains Recreation Events PUBLIC NOTICE Summer Parks Program: Par- ness of babysitting and safety for the People For Animals ents can register their children for sister. The fee is $40 for residents TOWN OF WESTFIELD WF Sales Associate of the Year the parks program in the municipal and $45 for non-residents. INVITATION TO BID Slates Adoption Event WESTFIELD – Prudential their real estate need.” building, room 113. The program, Cape May Day Trip: On Sunday, Sealed proposals will be received by the AREA – People for Animals will New Jersey Properties sale asso- Mrs. Cushman is a member of open to children ages 6 to 12, con- June 1, a bus will depart from the Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers sponsor a cat and kitten adoption even ciate Carol Cushman the Bronze Level of sists of daily activities, contests, municipal building parking lot at 9 at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad t on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 has been honored as the 2002 NJAR Circle trips, games and more. The pro- a.m. and travel to downtown Cape Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM and 25, from noon to 4 p.m. prevailing time on Monday, June 9, 2003, for the Westfield office’s of Excellence. She gram will run from June 30 to May. The group will gather for a 3 the They will take place at two Sales Associate of the also achieved mem- August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. show ‘Twilight at Monticello, “PROPOSED STORM SEWERS ON PETsMART stores, one in the Year. bership in Prudential Summer Small Fry Program: An Evening with Thomas VARIOUS ROADS IN THE TOWN OF Watchung Square Mall on Route 22 “We are so proud of New Jersey Proper- This daily park program, for ages 3 Jefferson.” The bus will return WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. and the other located in Bridgewater’s The work under this Proposal includes Carol,” said Marge ties’ 2002 Honor So- to 5, will be held at Farley Park follwing the show. The fee is $42 the furnishing of all labor, materials and Cuccaro, Manager of ciety. from June 30 to August 8, Monday per person, which includes trans- equipment necessary to complete the work Prudential New Jersey Specializing in resi- through Friday. There are two ses- portation and a ticket for the show. as shown on the Contract Drawings and Properties, Westfield dential properties sions being offered. The morning Botanical Gardens: On Satur- described in the Contract Specifications, Carol Cushman and Proposals shall be in accordance with office. “Her continu- throughout Union session is from 9 a.m. to noon and day, June 7, a bus will depart from such Drawings and Specifications and the ous achievements are County, Mrs. Cushman the afternoon session is from 1 the municipal building parking lot terms proposed in the Contract. a reflection of her commitment can be reached at (908) 232- p.m. to 4 p.m. The department can at 9 a.m. and travel to the National The major items of work under this con- to helping clients with all of 5664, extension no. 106. only register 20 children for each Historic Landmark located inthe tract will include, but will not be limited to, the following in estimated quantities: session. (You may not register Bronx. Lunch is included at the Old 170 Linear Feet 8 inch High Density your child for both sessions until Country Buffet. A bus will return at Polyethylene Pipe the registration period is over.) The approximately 5 p.m. The fee is 360 Linear Feet 12 inch High Density fee is $45 per person. $67.50 per person. Polyethylene Pipe NOJEX Stamp Show Planned Babysitting Course: The one- The Recreation Department is 935 Linear Feet 15 inch High Density “Buffy” Polyethylene Pipe day course held on June 1, will be seeking softball officials for the 11 Each Construct Various Promenade Mall, at the intersection of held at the Towne House from 9 girl’s league on Tuesday and Type Inlets Routes 28 and 287. For Memorial Day Weekend a.m. to 3 p.m. This course includes Thursdays at 6 p.m. and/or Satur- 2 Each Construct Manhole Among the many cats for adoption AREA — The New Jersey Feder- Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel baby-sitting skills, growth and de- day mornings. For more informa- The successful bidder shall start con- will be “Buffy,” a five-year-old, buff velopment of infant through school tion on any of the events featured struction ten (10) days after notice of award colored tabby with extra toes on her ated Stamp Clubs, Inc. will sponsor in Secaucus on Saturday, May 24 of Contract is given, and shall complete all front paws. She is described as affec- the 41st Annual NOJEX stamp show and Sunday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to age children, basic first aid and CPR, above, please call (908) 322-6700, work within thirty (30) calendar days after tionate, gentle and good with other over Memorial Day weekend. 6 p.m. and Monday, May 26 from 10 fire prevention and safety, the busi- extension no. 221. notice to proceed. cats and people. The show will include a competi- a.m. to 4 p.m. Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Buffy is spayed, current with her furnished and must be delivered at the place tive exhibition of over 3,000 pages Admission is $2 for adults and and before the hour above mentioned, and vaccinations and has tested negative of the world stamps. The winner of free for children. The Crowne Plaza must be accompanied by a certified check for feline leukemia and FIV. the competition will be eligible to is located at 2 Harmon Plaza, just or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield To adopt or for other information, compete in the World Series of Phi- off the Meadowlands Parkway south in an amount equal to at least ten percent please call (908) 688-1073 and press 8 lately “Champions of Champions” of New Jersey, Route 3, and just (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not for cat adoption or 1 for dog adoption Westfield Home Sales less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. to leave a message. Other pets needing event in Columbus, Ohio in August. west of the New Jersey Turnpike, Fresh Air Fund Seeks Each bid must also be accompanied by a homes are featured at The show will also host 40 stamp exit 16. For the Week of May 12 Surety Company Certificate stating that said www.pfa.petfinder.org. dealers with a broad range of both For more information please con- Area Host Families Nancy and William Longfield to Surety company will provide the bidder with United States and foreign stamps tact NOJEX Publicity Chairman, the required Performance bond in the full Thomas and Cynthia Burke, 4 for sale to collectors. Nicholas Lombardi at (908) 233- amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD – The Fresh Air Fund Kimball Circle, $2,250,000. Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification The show will take place at the 3045 or e-mail [email protected] is seeking families in the Westfield Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Andrea Battaglia to Westfield 590 forms included in and explained in the con- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF area to host inner-city children for a Corporation, 590 Westfield Avenue, tract documents. ORDINANCE 03-13-R Westfield Recreation Events two-week vacation this summer $1,450,000. Bidders must be in compliance with all AND PUBLIC HEARING through its Friendly Town Program. Louis Miron to Hongwu Wang and provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 supple- An ordinance was indroduced by the Mayor tures music, movies, pool tables, Dancercise: Early Spring Ses- There are no financial requirements Aiping Han, 51 Michael Drive, ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on video games, foosball, air hockey, sion: Classes are held in the Mu- for hosting a Fresh Air child. Hosts $457,000. mative Action) and must pay workmen the May 13, 2003. Copies of this ordinance can nicipal Building Community a big screen TV, and a lounge area. prevailing wage rates promulgated by the be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Of- may select the gender and approxi- Christopher and Song Kim to Night Place: On May 16, New Jersey State Department of Labor and fice, at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Room from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, Tues- mate age of their visitor. First-time Kalina and Mihail Anguelova, 210 Industry for this project, copies of which are Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey be- Westfield students from sixth to days and Thursdays, starting June visitors are six to 12 years old, and Myrtle Avenue, $264,900. on file in the Office of the Town engineer. tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 26. The fee is $65 for 26 classes. eigth grade only, can enjoy an re-invited youngsters may partici- Plans and specifications may be seen or Monday through Friday. evening full of games, dancing, procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town The purpose of this ordinance is to Teen Center: The center is open pate in the Friendly Town program PUBLIC NOTICE Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North AMEND CHAPTER 93, LAND USE, OF to all high school students on select movies, food and music. The event through age 18. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF Friday evenings, in the municipal will be held at Edison Intermediate To learn more about hosting a Fresh TOWN OF WESTFIELD Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject FANWOOD RELATING TO THE LIGHT building, during the school year School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Air child this summer, please call INVITATION TO BID any bid, and to waive any informality in any INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. fee is $3 at the door. bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is A public hearing on this ordinance will be from 7 to 11 p.m. The center fea- Susan Falzone at (908) 464-3321 or Sealed proposals will be received by the deemed advisable to do so. held on June 10, 2003, at 8:00 PM. call the Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367- Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers Kenneth B. Marsh Eleanor McGovern 0003. Information is also available at at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Town Engineer Borough Clerk Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $62.22 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $19.38 the Fund’s website, www.freshair.org. prevailing time on Monday, June 9, 2003, for the “2003 VARIOUS ROAD IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE TOWN WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. The work under this Proposal includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Contract Specifications, and Proposals shall be in accordance with such Drawings and Specifications and the terms proposed in the Contract. The major items of work under this con- tract include, but are not limited to, the following in estimated quantities: 6,775 square yards of 4 inch thick stabilized base course 42,000 square yards of 2 inch thick surface course 14,500 square yards of Profile Mill- ing, Variable Depth 775 cubic yards of roadway excava- tion, unclassified 250 linear feet of granite block curb- ing 300 square feet of 4 inch thick con- crete walk Reset 49 manhole frames The successful bidder shall start con- Westfield Scotch Plains Scotch Plains struction ten (10) days after notice of award of Contract is given, and shall complete all work within thirty- (30) calendar days after Pristine 3 BR 2 ½ Bath Ranch Wonderful 4 Bedroom 2 ½ Fabulous 5 Bedroom 3 ½ Bath notice to proceed. Proposals shall be in writing on the forms on manicured property close Bath Berwyck Chase home in Ranch w park-like grounds. furnished and must be delivered at the place and before the hour above mentioned, and to schools & park w many mint-condition- New maple Family Room w fpl, finished must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at least ten percent recent imps incl new Kitchen, Kitchen & fabulous Rec Room, basement w Rec Rm, Sauna, (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. updated baths, ref hardwood Family Room w fpl, custom Exercise Rm, Game Rm & Each bid must also be accompanied by a Surety Company Certificate stating that said Surety company will provide the bidder with flrs, carpet, roof, central air, closets, new carpet & more. Office, new baths, paver the required Performance bond in the full amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion sprinkler system & more. Private yard with deck & patio. driveway & patio & more. Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the forms included in and explained in the con- WSF2472 $595,000 WSF2088 $624,900 WSF2358 $750,000 tract documents. Bidders must be in compliance with all provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 supple- ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- mative Action) and must pay workmen the prevailing wage rates promulgated by the Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI New Jersey State Department of Labor and Industry for this project, copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town engineer. International President’s Premier Plans and specifications may be seen or procured at the office of the Town Engineer, NJAR Circle of Excellence Gold Level: 1997-2002 Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The non- refundable cost of contract documents is $25.00 made payable to the Town of RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Westfield, which must be paid in cash or certified check. The Mayor and Council Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 reserve the right to reject any bid, and to 209 CENTRAL AVENUE waive any informality in any bid, if in the WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 interest of the Town, it is deemed advisable e mail: [email protected] to do so. (908) 233-5555, EXT.189 Kenneth B. Marsh Town Engineer 1 T - 5/22/03, The Leader Fee: $67.83 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 17 Centenarians to be Feted Pfc. Sean Slavin Completes At Birthday Celebration Basic Training For Marines MOUNTAINSIDE – Brighton Gar- Benson, Assistant Director of the SCOTCH PLAINS — United emony in which they were presented dens of Mountainside and the Union Union County Department of Hu- States Marine Corps Reserve Private with the Marine Corps Emblem and County Department of Human Ser- man Services Division on Aging, First Class Sean V. Slavin recently addressed as “Marines” for the first vices Division on Aging will present will be joined by mayors of Union completed 12 weeks of basic train- time in their careers. their Fourth Annual Centenarian Birth- County, who will present the cente- ing at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in day Celebration, to pay tribute to Union narians with honorary certificates. Parris Island, S.C. Union County to Host County residents age 100 and beyond. Brighton Gardens and the Division Private First Class Slavin is a 2001 The event will take place on Friday, on Aging are asking members of the graduate of the Union County Mag- ‘Public Works Day’ May 30, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Brighton community for their assistance in iden- net High School in Scotch Plains. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Gardens of Mountainside, located at tifying centenarians living in Union The training program is designed County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1350 Route 22, West, in Mountainside. County, so they may be invited to the to challenge new Marine recruits both ers and the Union County Depart- Cake, refreshments and entertainment celebration and be honored. To attend physically and mentally. ment of Engineering and Public will all be part of the festivities. or for more information, please call CARING AND SHARING…Last month, Dr. Kenneth W. Arida visited first Private First Class Slavin and fel- Works invite the public to a pro- During the celebration, Fran Betsy at (908) 654-4460. graders in Frances Mruk’s class at Holy Trinity Interparochial School in low recruits began their training at 5 gram on Saturday, May 17, begin- Westfield. His visit was part of the “Parent Caring and Sharing Week,” during a.m. by running three miles and per- ning at 9 a.m. at the Union County which parents of pupils go into different classrooms and share their vocations, forming calisthenics. Public Works facility located at Mount Laurel Offers Affordable interests or hobbies. The focus of Dr. Arida’s visit was to stress proper care of In addition to the physical condi- 2371 South Avenue in Scotch their teeth so that their teeth will, in turn, “take good care of them” for their tioning program, the recruits devoted Plains. whole lives. He also taught them the importance of wearing a mouth guard while numerous hours to classroom and “For many years, public works Housing In Scotch Plains playing sports to protect their teeth. Dr. Arida practices family and cosmetic field assignments, which included professionals across North America dentistry in Westfield. learning first aid, uniform regula- have observed ‘National Public SCOTCH PLAINS — K. be completed and filed with the state. tions, combat water survival, marks- Works Week’ to share the accom- Hovnanian is on target to begin con- Applications can be downloaded manship, hand-to-hand combat and plishments of those in their profes- struction of the ‘RESERVE’ in the from www.state.nj.us/dca/dhcr/ SP Family Festival Plans assorted weapons training. sion,” said Freeholder Chairwoman fall of 2003. The ‘RESERVE’ will forms.htm. or by calling (609) 984- They performed close-order drills Deborah Scanlon. “The goal of our consist of 100 town houses, 16 of 3380 or (609) 292-9795. Some ap- and operated as a small infantry unit program is to inform Union County which will be affordable housing plications are also available in the Hot Dog Eating Contest during field training. employees, their families and the units available to households whose office of the Township Manager of Private First Class Slavin and other general public about the contribu- total gross annual incomes fall be- Scotch Plains. The application dead- SCOTCH PLAINS – The “Great- tique car entry forms, call Jeff Stein recruits also received instruction on tions of public works employees to low 80 percent of an authorized me- line is May 30. est Hotdog-Eating Contest in New at (908) 322.5105, and/or visit the the Marine Corps’ core values – our quality of life.” dian income guideline. Preferences will be given to state Jersey” will debut as part of the popular SPBPA web site at honor, courage and commitment – The program on Saturday, May In order to be considered for one of residents that live in Region 2, which special events scheduled for the www.visitscotchplains.com. and what the words mean in guiding 17 will include a continental break- the 16 units, a Preliminary Applica- consists of Union, Essex, Morris and Scotch Plains Family Festival on John’s Famous Meat Market has personal and professional conduct. fast beginning at 9 a.m., followed tion must be filed with the State of Warren Counties. It is important to Sunday, June 8. been a landmark in Scotch Plains The recruits ended the training by a tour of the Public Works facil- New Jersey Department of Commu- indicate on the preliminary applica- The all you-can-eat contest in- since 1939. Customers travel across phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour, ity and a live resurfacing demon- nity Affairs, Housing Affordability tion a preference for this specific cludes hotdogs and buns, and com- the State to purchase dry-aged USDA team evolution culminating in a cer- stration. Service. The program is being com- development, “The Reserve in Scotch petitive eaters will battle to devour Prime Beef purveyed by the Losavio pletely administered by the state. Plains.” Housing Affordability Per- the most possible in 12 minutes of family. John Losavio founded the The 16 units are subject to re-sale sonnel might conduct some inter- non-stop action. family-owned business, and the 86- New and Longtime Gardens price restrictions for 30 years and views, which would be held in Scotch Sponsored by John’s Famous Meat year-old master butcher still works applicants must be able to qualify for Plains. The filing of the preliminary Market, the contest will take place along side sons Vinnie and Nick. a mortgage. application does not guarantee that at the outdoor festival in the Towne Additional information can be found Among Highlights of Area Tour In order to be on the state referral you will be contacted for an inter- Centre on Park Avenue between at www.johnsmarket.com. list, the preliminary application must view, or accepted by the state. Front and East Second Streets, at 1 WESTFIELD — New and long- den, which will also be included on p.m. sharp. Arboretum to Spotlight time gardens, with a variety of spe- the tour. One is a croquet court The festival, which will run from cial features, will be showcased centered among one border of blue Kean Bill To Improve Voting 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be presented Hummingbirds May 30 during the Garden Club of and pink annuals, beds of raspber- by the Scotch Plains Business and SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Ar- Westfield’s tour of area gardens on ries and strawberries, and a row of Released From Senate Committee Professional Association (SPBPA) boretum, located at 165 Hobart Av- Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to mock orange shrubs. and by Commerce Bank. A rain enue in Summit, has announced the 4 p.m. Also new is a sloping rock gar- TRENTON — Legislation that grievance procedure for voters who date, if needed, is scheduled for dates for two upcoming events at the Claudia and Don Heffner of den filled with euphorbia and other would implement the “Help America believe their rights have been violated, Sunday, June 22. Admission is free. facility. King Street in Scotch Plains, plants that create a yellow and char- Vote Act of 2002” was approved by establishing stronger voter identifica- “Competitive eating is a real sport, A Family Fun workshop for five- whose new garden incorporates treuse tapestry. Besides her own the Senate State Government Com- tion requirements and designating the and contestants from all over the to seven-year-olds will be held from shrubs, flowers and vegetable garden, Mrs. Sullebarger is design- mittee today. Division of Elections as the only office world train hard to compete in these 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30, plots, is among those included on ing new flower beds for Fairview The bill is sponsored by Senator to deal with military absentee ballots. competitions,” remarked Jeff Stein, entitled “Who Put the Hum in Hum- the garden tour. Cemetery. Thomas Kean, Jr., (R-21), a member Senator Kean’s bill would eliminate SPBPA Event Coordinator. mingbirds?” A Rutgers Master Gardener, Mrs. Lynne Clare’s garden on Hillside of the State Government Commit- using punch cards and mechanical The SPBPA is looking for com- Youngsters will have an opportu- Heffner chose a colorful variety of Avenue, also on the tour itinerary, tee; who said that government needs lever voting machines and would pro- petitive-eating gladiators to enter nity to learn about the tiny, colorful plants for the long borders on both combines plantings and ornaments to increase voter confidence in the vide funds for newer machines that are the contest. According to Mr. Stein, birds and take home a special treat to sides of the house and the beds such as totem poles and small stat- accuracy and legitimacy of the elec- easier to use and more reliable. anyone who likes food and enjoys a attract hummingbirds to their own surrounding a large patio and pool. ues of angels and cats. tion process. Senator Kean has championed challenge will be considered via the yards. The fee is $15 per child. A small statue of St. Faidre, the In front of her house, several bor- Under the terms of the bill, a com- many efforts to reform voting prac- contest’s lottery format. To secure a On Saturday, May 31, a pizza party patron saint of gardeners, stands in ders are filled with azaleas, androm- mittee would be selected to imple- tices and promote good government. place in the contest, fill out an online will be held for volunteers who take one border. eda, hollies, dwarf lilacs and peren- ment the State Plan for election pro- While in the Assembly, Senator application at part in the Arboretum’s annual At the rear of the property are nials, designed by local landscaper cesses as stipulated by the “Help Kean sponsored A-415, which al- www.visitscotchplains.com. A lim- “weed-out” that day between 9 a.m. nine rectangular vegetable beds sur- Craig Stock. Behind her home, bird America Vote Act of 2002.” The state lows eligible 16 and 17 year-olds to ited number of contestants will be and noon. rounded by high wire fences to houses hang from tall trees that com- must implement the plan to become assist as election poll workers. Sena- chosen, so pre-register quickly. All Volunteers will spend the morn- ward off deer that roam through a pletely screen a sunny patio and eligible for federal funding for new tor Kean was also a prime sponsor participants will win a prize – the ing weeding and maintaining the cemetery nearby. Tucked away are curved borders of perennials. voting machines and voter education of A-3714, which extends polling winner will be awarded a $500 in- grounds of the 12.5-acre suburban neat composting bins that provide The upcoming garden tour will programs. The committee would con- hours for certain elections and was centive prize. conservancy. the nutrients the Heffners spread take place rain or shine. Tickets are sist of 14 members, including: the signed into law in 2001. He is a For more information about the For more information, please call on their flower and vegetable beds. available for a donation of $15 and superintendents of elections of the prime sponsor of S-2393 in the Sen- Scotch Plains Family Festival, in- (908) 273-8787. The extensions are In Westfield, Joanne Sullebarger, may be obtained from club mem- two most populous counties in the ate and A-1945 in the Assembly, cluding food vendor applications, no. 15 to register for the Family Fun a member of the sponsoring garden bers or by calling (908) 232-7559. State; four additional election offi- which bans the practice known as arts and crafter forms, hot dog eat- program and no. 18 to pre-register club, has designed several new fea- Proceeds will be used for the gar- cials serving in a county or munici- “pay to play.” ing-contest pre-registration, or an- for the weed-out. tures for her Highland Avenue gar- den club’s civic projects. pality to be appointed by the Attor- “Voters have become disheartened ney General, each on the recommen- and many think that their one vote dation of the Senate Presidents; the will not matter or cause change. We Speaker of the Assembly and the must restore the public’s faith in the Minority Leader of the Assembly. election process and encourage civic Kimberley A. Haley

Two of these officials will be from responsibility and an appreciation of each of the two major political par- the power of their votes,” said Sena- ties; four individuals appointed by tor Kean. the Attorney General, with one per- Expect More son representing an organization ad- PUBLIC NOTICE vocating for individuals with dis- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF abilities and one person representing ORDINANCE 03-12-R NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD PLATINUM LEVEL 2002 military and civilian overseas absen- AND PUBLIC HEARING tee voters. An ordinance was indroduced by the Mayor Two of these officials will be from and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on each of the two major political par- May 13, 2003. Copies of this ordinance can OPEN HOUSE EVENT THIS SUNDAY 1-1-44PM be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Of- ties; four private citizens appointed fice, at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North by the Attorney General, each on the Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey be- 6 STARLITE COURT, WESTFIELD recommendation of each of the Sen- tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., ate Presidents, the Speaker of the Monday through Friday. Pristine and spacious is this 4 Bedroom Colonial home Assembly and the Minority Leader of The purpose of this ordinance is to AMEND CHAPTER 93, LAND USE, OF located on a quiet Westfield Street. It boasts an eat-in the Assembly. Two of these officials THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF will be from each of the two major FANWOOD RELATING TO FLOOR AREA Kitchen with adjoining Family Room with a new addition, political parties. This committee of RATIO. A public hearing on this ordinance will be Master Bedroom suite with a luxurious new bathroom with 14 members is responsible for hold- held on June 10, 2003, at 8:00 PM. ing three public meetings around the Eleanor McGovern State and formulating the State Plan. Borough Clerk Jacuzzi tub, formal Living Room and Dining Room, The legislation would also create a 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $19.38 Mudroom with laundry area, two-car attached Garage, and a new mahogany deck overlooking the expansive yard. Hardwood floors, pristine condition, more than a third of an acre, updates throughout. (WSF 2336) Offered for $649,900. OPEN HOUSE EVENT THIS SUNDAY 1-1-44PM 290 SYCAMORE STREET, WESTFIELD Don’t miss this great opportunity to live in a charming three Bedroom, two Bath Cape Cod in a quiet family neighborhood. This charmer offers ideal location on a WESTFIELD New colonial with a touch of Victorian elegance quiet tree lined street. It boasts a Formal Dining Room about to be started in Westfield’s newest neighborhood. This home features approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. with chair rail, spacious formal Living Room, Family Features include nine foot ceilings and hardwood floors on the Room with a fireplace just steps from the Kitchen, a newly first floor, family room with fireplace, master suite with sitting room, master bath with raised platform whirlpool tub, finished finished Recreation Room and hardwood floors basement and two zone heat and air. Affordably priced $699,900. NEW HOMES IN THE AREA throughout. The patio overlooks the beautifully WESTFIELD New homes priced from $ 599,900 landscaped yard. Upgrades include new electric, updated WESTFIELD Cul-de-sac w/6 homes from$ 899,900 bathrooms, and more! Offered for $369,900. WESTFIELD 2 new homes .4 acres from $ 999,900 SCOTCH PLAINS New cul-de-sac w/6 homes $ 699,900 SCOTCH PLAINS Custom home on 2 acres $1,474,900 SOUTH PLAINFIELD Eight new homes from $ 459,900 Coldwell Banker 301 Lenox Avenue • Westfield Residential Brokerage 908 • 232 • 9500 Michael C. Buccola (908) 301-2004 - Direct Line Realtor/Broker [email protected] Business (908) 233-5555 Service www.westfieldrealtynj.com www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICNOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOND ORDINANCE 03-08-S AND PUBLIC HEARING The Bond Ordinance published herewith, Ordinance No. 03-08-S, has been finally adopted on May 13, 2003 by the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commences, as provided in the Local Bond Lay, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk ORDINANCE 03-08-S BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,339,040 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR AND BY THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,034,788 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING PART OF THE APPROPRIATION. BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance (the “Improvements”) are hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey (the “Borough”) as general improvements. For the said Improvements there is hereby appropriated the amount of $1,339,040, such sum includes the sum of $250,000 expected to be received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation in connection with the improvement described in Section 3(a)(1) and (b) $54,252 as the down payment (the “Down Payment”) required by the Local Bond Law of the State of New Jersey, constituting Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended and supplemented (the “Local Bond Law”). The Down Payment is now available by virtue of provisions in one or more previously adopted budgets for down payments for capital improvement purposes. SECTION 2: In order to finance the costs of the Improvements, negotiable bonds of the Borough are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $1,034,788 pursuant to the provisions of the Local Bond Law (the “Bonds”). In anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds and to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable bond anticipation notes of the Borough are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount not exceeding $1,034,788 pursuant to the provisions of the Local Bond Law (the “Bond Anticipation Notes” or “Notes”). Westfield . . . Spacious & charming 4 BR, 3 BTH home in the heart of Wychwood. Many improvements. Newer SECTION 3: custom EIK w/ center isle, subzero, Bosche DW, built-in desk & French drs to screen porch & brick patio. Elegant (a) The Improvements authorized and the purpose for which obligations are to be issued, the estimated cost of each Improvement and the appropriation therefor, the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each Improvement and the period of usefulness LR (26’x16’) w/ frplc & bay wndw, FDR w/ chair rail, FR w/ built-in computer desk, MBR w/ 2 walk-in closets, of each Improvement are as follows: newer BTHS & fabulous au pair suite. CAC, HWFLS, wlk-out basement. WSF2505 $699,000 Appropriation Estimated Period and Estimated Maximum Amount of WESTFIELD OFFICE Improvements Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness 1. Various road improvements including $815,000 $536,863 15.15 209 CENTRAL AVENUE Woodland Avenue, Westfield Avenue between North and Portland Avenues, and 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 Pleasant Avenue; resurfacing Public Works DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Complex, milling and resurfacing of Shady Lane, Trenton Avenue and Municipal Complex; slurry seal various streets; curb replacement and sidewalk replacement at various locations; drainage reconstruction at Poplar Place and Clement Place; bikeway path network inspection, including all work or materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto. 2. Sanitary sewer improvements at various 118,000 112,123 40 locations, drainage pipe reconstruction of Byron Lane, and reconstruction of Byron Lane drainage, including all work or materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto. 3. Various recreation improvements 160,000 152,032 15 including Forest Road Park Building renovations and LaGrande Park Field reconstruction, including all work or materials necessary therefor or incidental JUST LISTED! thereto. 4. Acquisition of equipment including 177,900 169,040 5 dump truck with plow, salt spreader, four wheel drive vehicle, audio system, mobile computers and radar units, file cabinets and computer upgrade. 5. Various improvements to municipal 68,140 64,730 15 property, including installation of monitoring wells, salt and gravel bins, construction of loft for fire department, roof for municipal building, elevator study and lighting for library, interior door for police department and tax map modifications. TOTAL $1,339,040 $1,034,788 (b) The estimated maximum amount of Bonds or Notes to be issued for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of the Improvements is $1,034,788. WESTFIELD (c) The estimated cost of the Improvements is $1,339,040 which amount represents the intial appropriation made by the Borough. SECTION 4: Charming Colonial Cape features nine rooms, formal living room and dining room, large All Bond Anticipation Notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial officer of the Borough (the “Chief Financial Officer”); provided that no Note shall mature later than one year from its date. The Notes shall bear interest at such eat-in kitchen with pantry, family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, five spacious rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters bedrooms and three and one-half baths. (First floor au paire suite). FHA/Gas heat, CAC, in connection with Notes issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the signature of the Chief Financial Officer upon the Notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All Notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of Section plus many recent upgrades. Offered at $725,000. 8(a) of the Local Bond Law. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the Notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the Borough Council of the Borough at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the Notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the Notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. SECTION 5: The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey is JUST LISTED! on file with the Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. SECTION 6: The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The Improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not current expenses, and are capital improvements or properties CRANFORD that the Borough may lawfully make or acquire as general improvements, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. Impeccable 1920's Colonial offers the (b) The period of usefulness of the Improvements, within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, and according to the reasonable life thereof charm of yesterday the conveniences computed from the date of the Bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 16.15 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Borough Clerk of today! Recent enhancements and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director, Division of Local Government Services, Department include kitchen, windows, floors of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough, as defined in the Local Bond Law, is increased by the authorization of the Bonds and Notes provided in this bond ordinance by $1,034,788 and the obligations authorized herein refinished, carpets, landscaping, front will be within all debt limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. steps, new patio/walkway. The home (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $125,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under Section 20 of the Local Bond Law features seven rooms, three is included in the estimated cost of the Improvements, as indicated herein. SECTION 7: bedrooms and one and one-half Any funds received from time to time by the Borough as contributions in aid of financing the purposes described in Section 3 of this Baths. Ordinance shall be used for financing said Improvements by application thereof either to direct payment of the cost of said Improvements or to the payment or reduction of the authorization of the obligations of the Borough authorized therefor by this Bond Ordinance. Any such Asking $429,900. funds received may, and all such funds so received which are not required for direct payment of the cost of said Improvements shall, be held and applied by the Borough as funds applicable only to the payment of obligations of the Borough authorized by this Ordinance. SECTION 8: The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. SECTION 9: This Bond Ordinance constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Borough reasonably expects to pay expenditures with respect to the Improvements prior to the date that Borough incurs debt obligations under this Bond PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES WEBSITE www.PruNewJersey.com Ordinance. The Borough reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Borough under REALTOR® - this Bond Ordinance. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for payment of the costs of the Improvements is $1,034,788. SECTION 10: Westfield Office - 215 North Avenue West Telephone 908/232-5664 This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. Louis C. Jung, Mayor Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk 1 T - 5/22/03, The Times Fee: $338.13 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 19 Lucinda Williams Faltered ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment With ‘World Without Tears’ By ANDY GOLDENBERG Also available from Universal is the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ™ Peter Gabriel back-catalog on “SACD” POPCORN The reissue and great new Indepen- or Super Audio CD. 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The first 30 minutes of expository further child appeal in the fact that Dad, LifeHouse) was supposed “Mountain Climbing!” drool, wherein it is automatically estab- toppled from the high-powered advertising to be a double album, but “Who’s Next” - The Who and “Nantucket lished that downsized corporate big shot job that separated him from his little son the band decided to scrap Sleighride,” both of Charlie Hinton (Eddie Murphy) has no Ben, can now only find redemption in an the supposed concept and just went which contain some of the greatest hard economic alternative but to open a day care occupation directly serving his son’s needs. with the best songs to complete with rock songs ever recorded including center, might qualify for a Guinness entry The movie’s inner fantasy continues what must be considered their most with the introduction of goofy stereotype “Mississippi Queen,” “Theme From under “Most Unoriginal Film Preamble.” consistent record from start to finish. An Imaginary Western” “For Yasgur’s It’s the latest proof that Murphy’s movie Steven Zahn as Marvin, the funky mailroom dude Charlie and Phil knew on the old job. “Who’s Next” featured Farm” and “Nantucket career is indestructible no matter what many of the classic tunes that Hollywood does to it. However, if on the Though he’s not a dad, the guys recruit the Sleighride.” way to the movie theater you have the initially reluctant Star Trek freak when would become radio staples Columbia/Legacy has also good fortune to get stopped by the gen- Kubitz informs that there must be at least for years to come including, released three of the most im- darmes for an outstanding warrant (you one caregiver for each child...and they’re “Bargain” “Baba O’ Riley” On portant albums of the neo-al- know...that messy business in Texas), up to 14. P.S.—Marvin speaks Klingon. “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and ternative country movement. and are thus 31 minutes late, well then, Now, how cool is that? What day care joint “Behind Blue Eyes.” Uncle Tupelo’s “No Depres- success at the Bijou may be yours. has a playmate like this? Disc No. 2 consists of the sion,” “Still Feel Gone” and You’ll have missed the lousy introduc- Noticeably less cool but equally ap- band’s performances at the the “March 16-20 1992.” While tion and be just in time for when Daddy pealing to children’s sensibilities by way Young Vic Theater in London the band, originating from the Day Care gets good. Actually, that’s a bit of his blaring vulnerability and angst- in 1971 and is a Who fan’s mid-west, failed to achieve kind. It never gets really good. But director appeasing imperfection is Mr. Garlin’s dream. The sound quality and Beat mainstream status, they none- Steven Carr’s reversal of fortune shortly Phil. A sort of poor man’s John Goodman, performances are incredible. theless managed to commit to after the half-hour mark can be likened to he serves a dual role for the kids: roly- There is no reason for any classic rock vinyl some of the finest and rawest the dramatic comeback of a thoroughbred poly everyman pal and perennially fan to be without this great set. country-rock since the Byrds & Gram horse, which, while traditionally slow out pained, slapstick recipient of their physi- Skipping from a classic album of the Parsons. of the gate, increases its momentum as the cal onslaughts. Certainly, with a staff 70s to a classic record of the 90s, Sonic These reissues have not only been race progresses. While it still may not be a like this Harridan and her snooty Youth’s “Dirty” gets the Chapman School don’t stand a chance. remastered for stellar sound winner, at least it gives you a run for your deluxe treatment from quality, but five or six ex- money, to coin a phrase. Or do they? Okay, so you have it figured Universal/Geffen. The Therefore the trick in the case of Daddy out. But to know for sure you’ll have to cellent bonus tracks are Day Care is to be fashionably late and then see Daddy Day Care ... or at least the last Youth, famous for bring- tacked on for even greater attempt to weasel a discount rate from the few minutes. ing back the “grunge” of value. The bands’ ripples ticket-seller. Of course that probably won’t the early Velvet Under- are still being felt today in * * * * * ground to the slacker gen- today’s alternative country work. Then think of the fun you’ll have Daddy Day Care, rated PG, is a Sony belatedly greeting all the fine folks in the eration, have always op- movement, which segues Pictures release directed by Steve Carr and erated outside the musical theater who, prior to your incursion, were stars Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin and Anjelica us nicely to new releases by comfortably ensconced in their seats. These Huston. Running time: 93 minutes. mainstream but managed Lucinda Williams, The good citizens had the sense and courtesy to to shift enough albums for “World Without Tears” Jayhawks and Tift Merritt leave home on time. They planned. their record company to - Lucinda Williams courtesy of Lost Highway Meanwhile, you can’t see a thing. It’s take notice. Records. the dark, evil twin of snow blindness. You Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Dirty” continued that trend. This MORE MASTERPIECES…The Westfield District Art Show also included an The Jayhawks ironically-titled, are like a zombie, reaching out into the Get new edition gives the hardcore Youth “Rainy Day Music” is an excellent black nothingness, temporarily handi- acrylic portrait by Ali Tiedrich, an Adirondack chair by Woods student Jack Joyce, a stitched portrait by a fifth grader, and a Godseye mobile by Emily Gluck. fan a full disc’s worth of musical B- return to the strong song writing and capped and hopelessly in search of a seat. sides, 7-inch singles as well as a great high harmonies the band is known for Of course your fellow theatergoers are Outta assortment of rehearsal tapes. Univer- and is easily their best album since sympathetic to your plight and concerned sal continues to provide great value for “Hollywood Town Hall.” for your safety. They yell encouragement: An American Daughter at WCP the money to the music fan. “Sit down already, before you get hurt!” The Tift Merritt’s “Bramble Rose” is an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Other Universal releases you should excellent collection of country rock Finally, you begin to regain your sight. Kaufman and others to bring out the played by Michael Kaplan, inter- “Oh, is this a row?” you ask the furrow of check out include their continuing 20th tunes and shows a young songwriter annoyed strangers, the movie behind you House best acting and the worst emotions in views Dr. Hughes à la Mike Wallace, century masters compilations from both coming into her own. Unfortunately, reflected in their eyeballs. Make no mistake By CAROL F. DAVIS the characters. When Quince and the tension hangs perceptible in the famous and obscure bands. Lucinda Williams’ “World Without about it. Until they forget the antisocial Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hughes’ husband Walter are caught air. In their lavish Georgetown home, Newest compilations include The Tears” is a step back in my opinion as implications of your brazen tardiness, you The 3rd Annual Town Wide kissing, it becomes clear that the the Surgeon General nominee sits Style-Council, The Rossington Collins there are too many mellow songs and are the enemy. Until you are one with them, Garage Sale of Scotch Plains and ingénue was, or is more than just his uncomfortably on the couch with her Band, The New York Dolls and the not enough rockers to give the album seated and chomping your popcorn in the Fanwood will be held on Saturday, former student. Massulli mingles the husband much like Hillary and Bill seminal English folk-rock band The momentum or balance. mass cadence that is a movie audience’s May 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If right amount of cockiness and brash- of the same era. Strawbs. Two other great collections Every review of this album I have heartbeat, they will despise you. you live in town, call The Scotch ness in the feminist she plays. “Are you too perfect? Is that why you should check out include the 2- come across gives it four stars mini- Don’t worry. As you fumble and apolo- Plains Junior Women’s Club to Walter Abrahamson, played by women are envious of you?” Tucker disc. “Love & Affection,” “Joan mum, which strikes me as very strange. getically ask, “Is this seat taken? Is this see how you can participate (and Michael Kerns, is at once the lov- probes. The issue of Hughes’ back- Armatrading Classics” and “Cream, I believe she can do better. seat taken? Is this seat taken?” And as BBC Sessions,” which feature all of the clean your basement or attic at the able, supportive husband and para- ground of privilege enters the picture * * * * * they respond with: “No, I’m saving it for same time) at (908) 889-4883. essential radio broadcasts for the semi- my great aunt from Buffalo who may be doxically the cad who is teetering on and the scene escalates. nal British rock trio starring Eric Clapton Editor’s Note: Next week’s “On the Maps will be available for all you a midlife seesaw. The devastation Beat” will include a review of the latest coming in,” “No I have to keep my treasure-hunters. As she is grilled relentlessly about and Jack Bruce. portable generator there,” and “No I just that both husband and wife feel when her beliefs, mistakes or oversights, Independent releases and DVD editions. don’t like the way you look...I’d be * * * * * his infidelity is finally brought to she finally stops the interview in a scared for you to sit next to me,” simply Was it an accident, or was it far light is a chillingly realistic moment. huff. How far should the media delve? inform, “My film critic suggested this, more sinister? It’s 1943, and off The father figure, Senator Alan What’s the difference between indis- actually. The first 30 minutes are a waste. the English coast a rescue attempt Hughes, played by Stan Kaplan, and cretion and oversight? How much Musical Club of Westfield You’re not missing anything.” by World War II GI’s ends in hor- his new fourth wife “Chubby”, played power should the media have in help- Assuming the audience hasn’t escorted ror. Based on the book of the same you out on a pike, and further assuming by Linda Consovoy, are the politi- ing decide matters of the country? name, The Advocate will be at 12 cally correct couple in dress, man- Tells Scholarship Winners that you’ve finally found a nice seat (pref- Miles West Theater, 488 What portion of the news is made erably next to someone who doesn’t mind Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, ner, and speech. merely by coverage of an issue? WESTFIELD – The Scholarship ber of 2001. you glomming the mutual armrest), you’re beginning tonight, May 22, and When TV anchor Timber Tucker, Through excellent casting and stag- Awards Committee of the Musical Elizabeth Grausso, a flute perfor- in for not too bad a time at the movies. running through Saturday, June 14. ing by director Naomi Yablonsky, Club of Westfield named six music mance major at Vanderbilt University, Despite the obvious sitcom sensibilities and a few brilliant performances, students to re- will be entering her junior year at the and the synthetic sentimentality of Geoff Tickets are $17 to $20 for all per- ‘An American Rhapsody’ formances, which are Thursday Wasserstein’s work is brought to life, ceive scholarship Blair School of Music. She performs Rodkey’s nondescript script, after that tor- only to send the audience out to awards totaling with the Woodwind Choir and the turous opening Daddy Day Care eventual- through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Set at Westfield High School Sunday at 3 p.m. For more infor- discuss the complexities of our mod- $12,000 for the Spirit of Gold Marching Band. Eliza- ity develops a rather jaunty conviviality. WESTFIELD – The public is in- 2003-2004 aca- beth performed in a recital at Turner Part of its minor charm can be attributed mation, please call (973) 746-7181. vited to attend “An American Rhap- ern world as raised in the play. The WCP Theater will be dark for demic term. Hall on the campus earlier this year. to the lack of pretense. Fact is, it’s all been * * * * * sody” in the auditorium of Westfield The commit- Edward Jackson will be a senior at said before. Sure it’s about role reversal, The Second Annual Exhibit High School (WHS) this evening, Memorial Day weekend, but will re- tee has awarded but there’s no fuss here ... no claim of Berklee College of Music in Bos- and Contest for Union County May 22, at 7:30 p.m. sume performances on May 30 and 31. two new scholar- ton. He is the recipi- dramatically groundbreaking truths. Just a Employees and Their Relatives is The concert will fete the United payday for Murphy and company and a bit ships to high ent of the Alice T. now open at the NUI States in classic American works by school seniors Stephens Memorial of diverting froth for us. You know it. The Nereida Heller director knows it. It’s acknowledging that Elizabethtown Gas Company, Lib- Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Ives District Art Nereida Heller Scholarship. A truth which allows us to accept, and per- erty Hall Center at 1085 Morris and Sousa. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 and Delsa Slaugh. The recipients are drummer with haps even enjoy, exaggerated stereotypes Avenue in Union. Check out your The Symphony Orchestra at WHS, • Emily Budnick, Grade 5-M, black all students of outstanding musical “Guilty,” a Boston- like Anjelica Huston’s Mrs. Harridan. local talent weekdays through Fri- the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band thread portrait on white cloth; and scholastic ability, and are also in based ensemble, he Yep, sure sounds a lot like Little Orphan day, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be joined by pianist Kathy Yang • Lene Brown, Grade 2, craypas need of financial assistance. They will be interning Annie’s Miss Hannigan, doesn’t it? But in Admission is free, and the show is in Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” snowglobe; are all enrolled as music majors at with Sony this sum- this instance the ready-made villainess judged by three prominent artists while WHS faculty member Thomas • Emily Gluck, Grade 5-P, Godseye the college level. mer. runs not an orphanage, but a rather hoity- and arts professionals. For more Hornish will be the narrator in mobile; David Bhasin, the recipient of the Kristin Joham will toity pre-school where pressure-treated information call (908) 558-2550. Rachel C. Hylan Memorial Scholar- Delsa Slaugh be a junior at the Cin- tots learn to say anxiety attack in five Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait.” • James Nelson, independent study, * * * * * Many WHS musicians have re- graphics/photography; ship, is a violin performance major cinnati Conservatory, majoring in languages. at Northwestern University. He will French horn performance. She is the Feeling threatened by Daddy Day Care, Among the exhibits at The New- ceived many distinctions this year, • Ali Tiedrich, Art 2, acrylic; ark Museum, where admission is • Maggie Lee, Art 2, acrylic; be a junior in the fall and is an active Mary Jane Coffelt Memorial Scholar. the competing facility recently opened by including All-Eastern, All-National, member of the orchestra, as well as Kristin also won an award from the Charlie and his equally downsized but none- just $2 to $5, or free for members, All-State and regional awards. • Lydia Carson, Grade 11, papier- are a variety of treasures from the numerous ensembles. Rachel Hylan National Foundation for Advancement theless very overweight team partner, Phil For more information, please call mâché sculpture; and was an active member of the club and in the Arts. This summer she will (Jeff Garlin), Mrs. Harridan embarks to permanent collection of Buddhist (908) 789-4549. • Lauren Campo, ceramics/clay. sabotage their efforts. Thus the fight begins. painting, sculpture, and ritual ma- its President when she died in Decem- study in Switzerland. Needless to note, the headmistress’ style is terial. Get a first-hand look at his- Nereida will be a freshman at of the bare-knuckle variety. torical and archival treasures of a Performance Skills Class Oberlin College where she will be a For starters, the witch drops a dime on fine culture whose great symbols WF Artist Pat Paul Participates piano performance major. She was our guys by calling the agency that licenses and shrines are disappearing un- For Poets to Be Offered awarded the Anthony H. Gleason day care centers. Funny, we were just won- der Chinese occupation. Among Memorial Scholarship. This month, dering how the two dads could open a the objects on display are an au- At Area Resource Center In Bloomfield College Exhibit she performed in Weill Recitial Hall facility in Charlie’s Los Angeles manse thentic altar consecrated the 14th BLOOMFIELD – Westfield art- Jersey artists. The exhibition includes in a concert sponsored by the Asso- without the blessing of some government Dalai Lama. The Museum is lo- SUMMIT — The Women’s Re- ist Pat Paul is among a group of 18 painting, sculpture, photography, ciated Music Teachers League. She wonk. But before you can say bureaucratic cated at 49 Washington Street in source Center will sponsor a pro- artists selected to exhibit their work digital and mixed media, and deals will graduate from Cranford High red tape in triplicate, here comes our answer Newark, and is open Wednesday gram with Carolyn Hunt and Eloise in “Studio Montclair’s Sixth Annual with a broad range of issues from School and is slated to perform at in the mild-mannered form of Mr. Kubitz, through Sunday from noon to 5 Bruce to guide poets in the art of Open Art Exhibition,” which will be purely representative images to de- the Annual Luncheon of the Musical child services inspector extraordinaire por- p.m. (973) 596-6529, or creatively performing pieces of po- presented through Friday, June 27. pictions of 9/11. Club on May 20. trayed by Jonathan Katz. www.newarkmuseum.org. etry on Monday, June 9, from 7 to 9 The exhibition will be held at the Joseph Jacobs, Newark Museum’s Delsa will attend Brigham Young Along with Hailey Noelle Johnson’s Westminster Art Gallery in curator of contemporary art, and University as a music education ma- fine stint as Becca, the most precocious of * * * * * p.m. at the Center, which is located at 31 Woodland Avenue in Summit. Bloomfield College’s Westminster David Rosenak, Director of Arts Edu- jor. She will graduate Scotch Plains- the variously troubled moppets, Mr. Katz’ They Might Be Giants, and Fanwood High School in June. The modern-day cross between Donald Meek Bruce was trained as an actor, has cation at Bloomfield College, juried when it comes to music, they surely the show. Musical Club of Westfield has awarded (the timid whiskey salesman in Stage- are. See them at the McCarter The- directed many productions and has coach (1939) and Wallace Shawn (My Judging for the exhibit will take place her the Janet Grimler Gleason Memo- ater, 91 University Place in taught drama at the college level. rial Scholarship. Dinner With Andre – 1981) ranks among She currently teaches creative writ- on May 29. Prizes will be awarded for Princeton on Saturday, May 24, at first, second and third place, as well as The Scholarship Awards Commit- the film’s only standout performances. 5 p.m. Tickets are $10. There are ing at the Middlesex High School Of course he doesn’t want to do it, but two honorable mentions. tee is chaired by Sondra Tammam and plenty of places in town to grab and is a poet in the schools for the Gallery hours are Monday through Helene Frieland. Other members of Kubitz points out all the code violations dinner after the show. Call (609) at Daddy Day Care just the same. While New Jersey State Council on the Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by the Scholarship Awards committee are he assures that he wouldn’t enjoy it, he 258-2787 for information. Arts. Her first book of poetry, “Our appointment. For more information, Rosemary Bauer, Marcia Cohen, also informs that he’ll close them down in People,” is forthcoming from Cavan please call (973) 748-9000, exten- Audrey Feathers, Caroline Holt and a heartbeat if said violations aren’t cor- Kerry Press. sion no. 129. Drude Roessler. rected in, let’s see, hmm, how would less Coming Next Week: Hunt is the founder of Common than 24 hours be? That’ll sure make for a • Westfield resident Larissa Thread Playback Theatre, Inc. and sleepless night of safety-gate installa- has been affiliated with the Play- tions. Well, remember, this is the movies. Crompton has her house in- vaded by the A&E Channel’s wrights Theatre of New Jersey for 15 Calderone School of Music In other words it’s crunch time. Just in years as an actor, director, adminis- case you think that Cruella, I mean Mrs. “All Year Round With Katie “Red Door/White Door,” by Pat Paul Harridan, won’t persist in the event that Brown.” We’ll have the before trator and teaching artist. THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL All participants are asked to bring of Westfield, 27 x 16, digitally ma- the boys beat the deadline, then you’ve and after photos and reaction nipulated photograph. Established 1975 Certified Teachers never seen a kiddy flick. Because that’s from Crompton. one or two pieces of work. Registration is required by Wednes- what this PG-rated pabulum really is. If • Pen & Ink takes a walk on Arts Center, which is located at the Private Instruction on you look around, once you get acclimated the sunnier side of the street. day, June 4, and the fee is $15 for to the dark, that is, you’ll notice it’s the corner of Franklin and Fremont All Instruments, Voice and Ensembles • What happens when the members and $20 for non-members. Streets in Bloomfield. kids who are doing most of the laughing. To register or for more informa- Murphy isn’t terribly funny. But for Scotch Plains-Fanwood Art As- An opening reception will be held Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 sociation gets a lesson from tion, please call the Women’s Re- on May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Riverwalk Plaza the film’s actual purposes, that’s okay. source Center at (908) 273-7253 or 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 256 Morris Avenue • Springfield Instead, he’s a fairly responsible but Less? The 21 pieces on view were se- (973) 428-0405 281 Main Street(973) 467-4688• Millburn potentially cool dad who’s been a bit visit www.womensource.org. lected from 172 entries from 32 New (973) 467 4688 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, May 22, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WHS Teens Take Tips ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment From Renowned Poet UUndernder thethe ‘P‘Puzzleduzzled’’ EEyyeses ofof MMonaona Lisa,Lisa, At Reading, Workshops By MARYLOU MORANO tumultuous” inner life as a teen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that caused him to begin keeping a WESTFIELD — Mark Doty, journal to contain his inner trouble. DDistrict-Wistrict-Wideide ArArtt SShohoww SSpringsprings FFororwarwardd award-winning poet and author of “I wrote in deliberately awful six books of poems, paid a visit to By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN celled in a haunting charcoal por- crafting individual puzzle pieces. handwriting so that if someone Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times selected English classes at trait. The subject imparts a sideways Mona eyed the goings-on from the found it, they wouldn’t be able to WESTFIELD – The 2003 Westfield High School (WHS) on understand what I had written,” glance, while we are left to wonder corner of the gym, while a papier- Monday, May 19, Westfield District Art Show, which about the mysterious figure that lin- mâché sculpture of SpongeBob Doty explained. manifested the creativity of where he spoke to “Sometimes I didn’t gers behind her. Squarepants looked the other way. students about po- kindergarteners through college- Completely rapt by the rich While more examples of photog- understand what I bound pupils, kicked-off last Tues- etry, writing, rela- had written.” day in the gymnasium of Westfield tionships and pets. While he admit- High School (WHS). Doty also con- ted that he begins the Classical music piped through a ducted workshops writing of a poem portable radio as students visited the for students and fac- for himself, the end exhibit, most admiring the work of ulty while at WHS. result is a gift to the their peers. Using his Don Pardo- His visit was made reader. like voice, Principal Robert Petix possible by a grant “All the light and devoted some of his morning an- awarded to English energy of the writ- nouncement to officially invite stu- teacher Elizabeth ing process goes into dents to the three-day exhibition. Muller by the Edu- making the poem an “There are a lot of really talented cation Fund of energetic experience artists in our school,” one pupil told Westfield. for the reader,” he another after eyeing Adam Wendel’s “Poetry readings said. are usually done in Doty is the recipi- charcoal portrait. With passion Michelle H. Le Poidevin for Mark Doty stretching far beyond the canvas, the The Westfield Leader/The Times darkened theatres ent of numerous Art IV student had portrayed a PUZZLING MONA…A cleverly puz- and intimate settings so as to call awards and honors, among them screaming young man with cropped zling collaboration by eighth graders up the spirit of the poem,” Doty the Bingham Poetry Prize, and the hair, in near photographic detail. brought Mona Lisa back to life. told his captivated audience. Ambassador Book Award. His 1993 Some students, who gathered raphy and traditional sculpture would The significance was not lost on poetry collection, “My Alexan- around Alexa Rose’s graphite draw- have put this show over the top, the students who giggled at the dria,” won the National Book Crit- ing of an imposing Tudor-style house, overall, the most remarkable feature bright lights of the choir room ics Circle Award and was a Na- said they wished they could buy such of the exhibit was found in the end- where the reading was being held, tional Book Award finalist. Other remarkable pieces for their own pri- less array of mixed media projects. and the roar of construction ma- awards Doty has received include vate collections. Batik pillows, beaded photo albums, chinery outside the window. Britain’s T.S. Elliot Prize. One of the top exhibiting artists, bookbinding, ceramic tiles, dishware, Doty read several selections He is the author of an autobiog- Alexa continued to impress her peers figurines, stenciled totes, appliqué, from his many anthologies, among raphy, “Firebird.” His memoir, with other independent study Photo- metal sculptures, and paper-cutting them “The Source” and “Atlantis,” “Heaven’s Coast,” received the stats of original graphite and digital were all exquisitely accomplished. giving his audience a brief back PEN/ Martha Albrand Award for ground as to the origin of each First Nonfiction. photography. One such study in- Last, But Not Least… volved the oozing coral matter in a poem. “I am so pleased that the Special kudos go out to the follow- “An unexpected experience can series of lava lamps, depicted up- ing students and their projects: Westfield Education Fund was able become the starting point for a to bring someone of Mark Doty’s close and some shown further away. • Katherine Kielar, Art 3, mixed Allison Wicks, an Art 3 student, poem,” he told the students, add- caliber to the students of Westfield media; ing that it was a revelation to him married journaling and graphite • Carly Oliff, Art I, tempera; High School,” commented when he first realized, as a teen- Westfield Education Fund Presi- • Rachel Emmet, Art I, tempera; ager, that “language could say more dent Darielle Walsh of Westfield. • Elisabeth Willis, Art 2, Conte than it said.” crayon portrait; Doty lives in Provincetown, Although he had always been Mass. and Houston, Tex., where • Sara Anthony, Grade 8, table of interested in writing from the time he teaches at the University of silk flowers; he could read, it was a “deeply • Caitlin Burke, Grade 7, water- Texas. Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times color fish; CANVAS COLLAGE…Some of the top pieces created by students in Westfield • Kelly Sullivan, Grade 5, water- Public Schools were presented during the 2003 District Art Show in the Westfield color fish; High School gymnasium. Pictured, left to right, are: top row, a pastel by Christina • Emily Schuman, Kindergarten, Tonges, a charcoal and chalk study by Minae Cho, an independent Photostat of crayon; Pen & Ink: original graphite by Alexa Rose; center, a charcoal study in portraiture by Adam With Michelle Le Poidevin Wendel; second row, an acrylic painting by Kate Re, a quartet of ceramic tiles by • Jen DiGiorgio, Grade 4, brass Lauren Campo, a charcoal portrait by Abby Bramnick, a watercolor by Kelly fish sculpture; Sullivan, and a pastel portrait by Juhie Tamboli. Continued on Page 19 Case Against Oreo Isn’t quality of color and movement in Necessarily A Slam Dunk Christina Tonges’ pastel, “Winged Necessarily A Slam Dunk Victory,” the Art 3 student uses wisps By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN of chestnut brown hair to blanket the Take the Stage Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Michelle H. Le Poidevin for face of an angel. With Susan M. Dougherty One pint of Edy’s Dreamery Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk. And, The Westfield Leader and The Times How could something as mundane if I’m really ready to jump off the roof of the Train Station Plaza, add THE PICTURE TELLS A as furniture molding become a work STORY…The visuals in Allison of art? Minae Cho, another Art 3 An American Daughter a tornado-sized dollop of Redi-Whip and five maraschino cherries. Wicks’ graphite study tell a story, but Stick a spoon in it — I’m done. I take full responsibility for my reckless the words that accompany the images student, balanced gradations when are truly introspective. portraying the flow of the piece, Grants Memorable Theater eating spree. Though I don’t make a habit of eating this way, I’d never while the smaller appointments Grants Memorable Theater sue Edy’s for using fatty products to make my ice cream dreams come drawing in a piece that deserved seemed like tiny pearls of light. By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY in Cranford Dramatic Club’s presen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times true if someday I tipped the scales more than its share of double-takes. Fellow Art 3 student Kate Re was tation of The Dinner Party, this 2002 toward a number that made me gasp Around images such as a showerhead, perhaps the show’s most inventive WESTFIELD — When you buy a Perry Award winner proves to be so umbrella, and wine goblet, Wicks landscape artist. Borrowing a couple ticket to the Westfield Community comfortable in her role that, like a or, God forbid, a family member’s deftly framed a series of sentences of texture techniques from Van Gogh, Players’ (WCP) Theater, it’s a safe bet Meryl Streep playing a variety of heart was ailing from a lifelong diet that told her audience about the mo- Re used acrylics in rust and deep you’ll be entertained and surprised by characters, the audience forgets of fatty foods. tivation behind drawing each image. ochre to create a swirling sky. The the talent that is generated in this tiny Langone and immediately accepts Stephen Joseph doesn’t care about theater that sits atop the crest of North Spellbinding in composition, texture canvas, which was beautifully swal- the character. the 75-year history of Nabisco’s Oreo and detail, Wicks will only get better lowed up by an ornamented ground Avenue, West at Edgewood Avenue. Langone combines a range of emo- with future training. of metallic flowers, resembled a fab- Such is the case with WCP’s final tions and reactions from tears to rage cookie sandwich. He knows they Beware of the dastardly dunker? With charcoal and chalk, Wicks ric that might be found in India. offering of their 69th season, An Ameri- to quiet devastation that makes the taste great and are fun to drown in a also shared the thoughts and ramblings Woods 1 student Evan Vanarelli can Daughter by Wendy Wasserstein. audience know they are in the pres- glass of cold whole milk. That hasn’t stopped him from filing a lawsuit inside the mind of a dog, as well as an built an appealing wall clock, while This is a multileveled play that touches ence of star quality. in the Marin County, Calif. courthouse against Nabisco. All of is life, on gender issues, political machina- elaborately detailed portion of the his classmate Patrick Rizk made a Likewise, Hughes’ friend Joseph’s father, who died of heart disease, dined on foods laced with Statue of Liberty’s crown. home for vintage Bordeaux or Merlot tions, marital infidelity, heartbreak of Kaufman, played by Tracy King, is Portraiture appears to be a strong with a well-crafted wine rack. While infertility, and the media’s influence up to the enormous task of matching “trans fats” and margarine-based products. Because Oreos contain suit for all of Westfield High School’s it certainly appeared sturdy, the over the American public. emotional levels with her. Kaufman’s these fats, which come about from adding hydrogen gas to vegetable art students. A pastel portrait by Art Adirondack chair by Woods 3 stu- Three powerful women of the 90s interaction with others is very strong; oils, Joseph wants Kraft Foods to pull the beloved cookies from the IV student Juhie Tamboli not only dent Jack Joyce was too perfect for are showcased. First, there is the in fact, she usually comes out the Nabisco line and put an end to this disastrous dunker hitting the lips of pivotal character of Dr. Lyssa Dent glowed with color, but the widened perching. I wanted to buy it. victor in every scene. defenseless children. eyes of the subject invitingly took Roosevelt Intermediate School art Hughes who has just been nomi- Theater is a lot like a game of over the canvas. teacher Robert Greenwood encour- nated for Surgeon General of the catch: one actor can’t just lightly lob There are few cookies and crackers on the market today that don’t While she didn’t take me in with aged his eighth grade “Arts & Crafts” country. Her friend from school days, the ball of energy to another actor contain trans fats. Kraft is looking into alternatives, but doesn’t want to her painted poetry on a pair of win- students to reconstruct the image of Dr. Judith B. Kaufman, is a black and expect a speedball back. When comprise the taste and texture many have come to expect when nibbling dow shutters, Abby Bramnick ex- Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa by Jewess whose unsuccessful in vitro one character sets the bar of emo- on an Oreo. Joseph has told Forbes.com, “I am probably full of hydrogenated fat because until two years ago I didn’t know about it. I resent the fact that FineFine ArtArt && CraftsCrafts atat I have been eating that stuff all my life.” Well, Mr. Joseph, we’re sorry something called common sense must have melted down between the fork and the mouth. Aren’t you NomaheganNomahegan ParkPark responsible for the foods you ingest? For example, you can go through SPRINGFIELD AVE, CRANFORD, the McDonald’s drive-thru and one super-sized meal later, you know ACROSS FROM UNION COUNTY COLLEGE you’ll be making friends with hundreds of calories you never wanted to know. OR you could go home, make a salad or un-breaded chicken cutlet and, in turn, make peace with your caloric intake. Food manufacturers are not responsible for how many pounds you pack on after eating their product. They have no ethical responsibility to you, nor should they. You have a responsibility to yourself. When I scarf down that pint of Edy’s I know my heart isn’t thanking me. But, if I call up the CEO 30 years from now, telling him he should pay my medical bills because his ice cream put me in ICU, then I’d be the one packing on a big fat lie.

Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Oreos aren’t hazardous to your health. Irresponsibility is. WASSERSTEIN COMES TO LIFE IN WESTFIELD...When TV anchor Tim- ber Tucker oversteps his boundaries, candidate for Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes, center, declares, “I have completed this interview.” The thought-provoking Wendy Wasserstein play at the Westfield Festival of Harmony 2003 Community Players Theater runs its last two performances on Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31. Organized by Jerseyaires procedures are frustrating. Then tion, the other must match it or up it there’s Quincy Quince, feminist and to intensify the action. AREA – The Third Annual A capella barbershop style. MAY 31-JUNE 1 young upstart who has published one Kaufman’s monologue of “Oh Capella Festival of Harmony will be The Festival of Harmony will fea- book, is working on a second, and, God, King of the universe” concern- held on Saturday, May 31, from 7 to ture 150 high school students, plus 10 A.M.-5 P.M • FREE • Rain or Shine more importantly, has designs on ing the Jewish practice of Tashlich, 9:30 p.m. at Roosevelt School, St. feature performances by “Moondance” JEWELRY • POTTERY • CLOTHING • GLASS • WOOD • FIBER •TOYS Hughes’ husband Walter. the Festival of Regrets, is first touch- Georges Avenue at Lake Avenue in and “Reveille” quartets. LEATHER • FOLK ART •FINE ART• PHOTOGRAPHY • FURNITURE The roles require strength and skill ing, and then turns to absurdity. Rahway. Admission is free. The Moondance Quartet took the and are matched with the abilities of Kaufman can handle the full spec- Funded by the Rahway Saving Insti- title of 2003 Region 19 Sweet Adeline METAL • FOOD • FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT-CARNABY STREET three actresses who breathe vitality trum. At the end of Scene I when she tution and hosted by the Rahway Valley Champions, while the Reveille Quar- into the play and act as the unifying and Hughes really cut loose to the Co-sponsored by Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders & Jerseyaires Chapter of the Society for tet won the 2003 Atlantic Division Department of Parks & Recreation and Rose Squared, Inc. force behind it. core of truth in their relationship and the Preservation and Encouragement of SPEBSQSA championship title. The underlying concept of the su- lives, the energy in the shouting is Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America For more information, please call RAIN or SHINE•FREE•GSP to exit 138, west 2 perwoman wanting it all — career, near perfect. (SPEBSQSA), together with other bar- Hugh Devine at (609) 799-8170, Joe miles; Rt22 to Rt577 South 1.3 miles; follow signs home, family, fame and fortune — is Quincy Quince, played by Vicki bershop harmony chapters and Sweet Weiss at (908) 486-5218, Don Pennell realized in Dr. Hughes, played by Massulli, interacts with Hughes, Adeline chapters, continues its interest at (973) 324-0957 or Carolyn Schmidt 908-874-5247 OR WWW.ROSESQUARED.COM Lynn Langone. Seen this past winter Continued on Page 19 in high school choral groups to sing a at (908) 647-4363. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK