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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 28, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Hearing Begins For Police Officer With an Unusual Public Forum By PAUL J. PEYTON for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17. Chambers. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The hearing was made public at the The police department’s case was WESTFIELD – In an unusual pub- insistence of Detective Chambers, presented by James Plosia, Jr. of the lic forum, the Westfield Police De- which is within her rights according law firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, partment began its disciplinary hear- to written procedures for departmen- Mastro & Murphy of Liberty Corner, ing last Thursday at noon against tal disciplinary hearings. Detective which represents the town in labor Detective Sandra Chambers, suppos- Chambers was the first woman hired matters. edly charged with fixing a $20 park- by the department when she joined Attorney Hassan Abdellah of Eliza- ing ticket and covering up the matter. the force in 1995. beth represented Detective Cham- Detective Chambers has been sus- Held in the Community Room of bers. pended with pay since March. Dur- the municipal building, approxi- James Damato, a Morris County attorney, conducted the hearing. He said his role was, “to determine what the facts are and to listen to all of the evidence.” His recommendations are non-binding. During the hearing, it was brought out that Detective Chambers had ac- cused Detective Perrotta of improp- erly ordering special police officer Jonathan Pierce, Jr. to void a parking ticket for her friend. When Detective Perrotta con- Don Williams for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD SWINGS...Jazz Night in Westfield was moved to Wednesday night last week due to impending rain on fronted officer Pierce on the allega- Tuesday. Coupled with the Car Show in town, things were really hopping as shown above on Prospect Street. tion, the officer responded, “If anything it was Sandy that made me void a ticket a ticket for her son.” Officer Pierce is still employed but DWC to Use Surplus Funds to Hire can no longer issue parking summons, Mr. Morgan said. Don Williams for The Westfield Leader The police department initiated its GETTING ADVICE...Detective Sandra Chambers confers with with a sup- case against Detective Chambers by Off-Duty Police Officer for Patrol porter during the disciplinary hearing last Thursday in the Community Room of focusing on this matter — a parking By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Gildea said the DWC had for the town’s special improvement the Westfield Municipal Building. The hearing is unusual in that it has been made ticket that was voided for Jill Brown, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader previously requested an officer due district, manages that site. public at the option of Detective Chambers, yet no charges have been released to a secretary at Jefferson Elementary WESTFIELD – Town Administra- to problems associated with teen- “We already have a presence in the public nor have they been discussed during the proceedings. A continuation of the hearing is scheduled for August 17. School. Officer Pierce wrote the ticket tor Jim Gildea said the Downtown agers loitering in the downtown, both places (websites),” Mr. Gildea on February 4. Westfield Corporation’s (DWC) hir- especially near the Rialto Theatre said. ing the three-hour plus hearing, no mately three-dozen people attended Detective Perrotta, who teaches the ing of an off-duty police officer is a and Starbucks. Although the police The administrator stated that the charges pending against Detective including police officials, members bicycle safety and Stranger-Danger pilot program included in the DWC’s department patrolled the area last town was not abandoning its current Chambers were mentioned. of the press plus family and friends of programs at the school, testified that 2005 budget that was approved by the year, the DWC decided to go a step official website. He said new Mayor Testimony was taken from Police Detective Chambers. Plainfield Po- she was left a message on her voice town council. further after some older citizens Andrew Skibitsky has asked officials Detective Lisa Perrotta, who super- lice Captain Siddeeq El-Amin, Presi- mail at work on February 4 by Ms. The DWC initiated the program, complained of not being able to get to create a “more customer-friendly vises parking ticket operations, and dent of the northern New Jersey chap- Brown who said she received a ticket which is aimed at moving groups of by teenagers gathered on downtown website” and a “better Web presence” Parking Director John Morgan. The ter of the National Organization of at a meter that was broken at Munici- teenagers who congregate on week- sidewalks. for the town. The administrator de- hearing was adjourned at the end of Black Law Enforcement Executives pal Lot No. 7. nights in the downtown. Noting the town does not have an scribed the DWC-managed site as the day for continuation scheduled also attended in support of detective Detective Perrotta, who was on Mr. Gildea said the program would ordinance to address loitering, Mr. “very vibrant” and one that receives vacation in Aruba when the ticket be paid for through DWC surplus Gildea said the goal of the pilot pro- many visitors on the Internet. was issued, testified that the ticket funds, which, he noted, must be spent gram is “to let everybody know we “Why create the wheel when we was voided after it was determined this year. have a safe downtown.” have the wheel already?” asked Mr. Prospect Street Buildings the meter was broken. Another of- If the initiative is successful, it may “If anything does happen, we will Gildea. “And they (DWC) have done ficer was dispatched to investigate be added as a permanent program have officers on the scene,” he said, a good job on the website.” Demolished for Ward Dev. the matter and a report of the broken within the town’s operational budget. adding that the police have responded The administrator said town meter was filed. He described the pilot as a “preven- to fights involving out-of-town youths webmaster Darryl Walker has made By MICHAEL POLLACK min and mosquitoes. Mold (was) CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tive” safety program for the town. in the past. some “slight changes” to the existing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader growing on the walls.” He said the DWC believed a “con- official town website to make it more WESTFIELD – Two commercial One potential hold up to any site stant presence” by an off-duty uni- informative to residents. office buildings, located at 111 and work is pending litigation against Council Tables Cheeburger’s formed police officer would help de- When asked if the DWC would 129 Prospect Street and owned by Ward and O’Donnell Property De- ter teenagers from causing any prob- manage westfieldtoday.com if it be- James Ward, were demolished this velopment Co., Inc. filed by lems in town. comes the town’s official website, week. Newpointe Realty, LLC. Request for Outdoor Dining On another matter, the town is con- Mr. Gildea replied, “not necessarily.” Mr. Ward intends to construct a Town Administrator Jim Gildea By MICHAEL POLLACK Colantuono said in his e-mail that he sidering a change in Westfield’s offi- Mr. Gildea said town funds are 35-unit age-restricted facility on the said, “New Pointe Realty engaged Specially Written for The Westfield Leader is “proposing this location because of cial website, although discussions at used to support the site. However, construction has been the town in a lawsuit and claims the WESTFIELD — The town council the very narrow sidewalks in front of this stage are informal, Mr. Gildea westfieldtoday.com website. He said delayed pending the outcome of liti- town has given Mr. Ward preferential discussed the legality of establishing our store and due to the fact that these said. the DWC is an entity of the town and gation filed by another builder. treatment and had spot zoned (for the sidewalk café dining at Cheeburger sidewalks are owned by the town in The town has used the that it is dependent on the town coun- In order to be in compliance with age-restricted facility.) Cheeburger during its Tuesday night which we pay an easement on.” westfieldnj.net site as its official cil for funding through the council’s the New Jersey Department of Com- “We filed for a dismissal of the conference meeting. Speaking to building owner Robert website for the past few years. The approval of the DWC budget. munity Affairs, Mr. Ward had to re- lawsuit and there will be a hearing in The restaurant, located at 251 North Massa, who was in attendance, Third town, Mr. Gildea confirmed, is look- He said the DWC is only one op- move all asbestos that existed on the the next week or two. We maintain Avenue West in the North Avenue Ward Councilman Mark Ciarrocca ing at the possibility of utilizing the tion the town is considering. current building, which was previously that there is no spot zoning and the train station lot, suggested, in an April said that what Cheeburger suggested westfieldtoday.com website as its of- “There are a lot of opportunities for occupied by Statistical Research. The construction was done for the right 7 e-mail, the idea of placing seven is tantamount to “ripping up land- ficial site. the town to proceed in (for upgrading building dates back to the early 20th reasons and to increase this housing tables (with umbrellas) off adjacent scaping and having tables off the side- The DWC, the management entity the town’s Web presence),” he said. century, when it served as the home of stock,” said Mr. Gildea. “We’re look- sidewalks. walk. I am not comfortable with the municipal jail and town hall. ing at a vacant property until the Cheeburger asserted that it would precedent of tearing up a landscaped The town postponed the demoli- lawsuit is finalized.” clean up the small landscaped area area. I would not support it.” County, Local Towns Work tion, but Mr. Ward pushed to get the Town Attorney Robert Cockren that borders the establishment. First Ward Councilman Peter decision acted upon because he feared said, “There was an allegation by the Cheeburger said that the Downtown Echausse reaffirmed Councilman that after removing decades of asbes- owners (New Pointe Realty) that the Westfield Corporation (DWC) would Ciarrocca’s position, saying he was To Complete Road Projects tos buildup, “the walls might fall on zoning was invalid. In practical terms, remove the existing bench and clean opposed to the proposed plan but By CASSIE LO Avenue from the Westfield town line their own.” I doubt that the construction would up the area, while using pavers, which wondered, “If we ripped out the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to Beryllium Road. New curbs are At the June 28 agenda meeting, the be permitted without the resolution have been approved by DWC Execu- meters, could they put tables by the AREA – Several local streets will being placed and it will be repaved Westfield Town Council agreed that of the lawsuit. If the lawsuit were tive Director Sherry Cronin. sidewalk area?” be undergoing renovations over the due to a state contract. There will be the circumstances surrounding the successful, Mr. Ward could take his The restaurant, according to owner After hearing concerns from coun- next few weeks. a detour and the project should last demolition of the office buildings project before the board of adjust- Dan Colantuono, would cover the cil members, Town Administrator Jim Westfield is having curb replace- four to six weeks, officials said. were extraordinary and that the build- ment for a use-variance.” installation of new landscaping. Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ment done on Dorian Road in front of Garwood’s roadwork will not com- ings’ unsafe condition had to be taken Mr. Ward said he expects to prevail Westfield High School and on Elm mence until the fall. Lexington Av- into consideration prior to approving in the lawsuit. Street from Dudley Avenue to New- enue from Hemlock to Hickory and the demolition permit, knowing that “It’s (age-restricted housing) in Mountainside BOE Discusses ton Place. While the roads will be East Street from Hemlock and it may have set a precedent. great demand from the townspeople. closed, police presence will be avail- Hickory and Locust to Beech will Mayor Andrew Skibitsky agreed at I’m 100 percent sure that we will able for traffic control. Detours are receive repaving, draining, sidewalk the meeting, noting that the building’s prevail and they (New Pointe) is just Contract Renewal with GL set up to alleviate traffic problems renovation and new curbing. condition would have attracted “ver- doing this to be a nuisance,” he said. By BETSEY BURGDORF “We have issues and we are trying to that these projects will cause, and Fanwood’s new Director of Public Specially Written for The Westfield Leader keep it on the table.” residents are able to access their prop- Works, Clint Dixon, said that bids are MOUNTAINSIDE — At a special Mr. Perrin said the meeting with erties. being drawn up for projects that meeting of the Mountainside Board Berkeley Heights Superintendent of Both projects are required to be should be completed at the end of of Education (BOE) Board President Schools Judy Ratner will take place completed by the end of August so as August. John Perrin announced that the send/ in the near future, but a date has not not to conflict with school openings, Union County road projects are receive agreement with Governor yet been determined. He stated that said Assistant Town Engineer Kris also taking place in the area. In Livingston High School in Berkeley he expects the issues the BOE has McAloon. Westfield, the county will be repav- Heights is still being discussed. with the contract to be resolved and Other construction projects are taking East Broad Street between Elmer Mr. Perrin reported that the BOE the contract signed by the end of ing place in August. The south side Street and Springfield Avenue. The received a letter from Berkeley August. train station parking lot (Lot 3) will county is will also repaving Lambert’s Heights but did not state what the Anyone wishing to review the terms be repaved and the parking spots will Mill Road from Jacob’s Lane in letter contained. “We are going to put and conditions of the send/receive be restriped. Both Highland Avenue Scotch Plains to Rahway Avenue in a meeting together; swit down at the agreement can obtain a copy from the between Hillside Avenue and Birch Westfield. table and go over the fine points,” he board office located in Beechwood Place and North Chestnut Avenue Repaving will also take place on said. School. from Broad Street to Mountain Av- Raritan Road between Old Lake Av- Mr. Perrin stated that the ten-year In other business, the BOE re- enue received contracts and construc- enue and Terrill Road in Scotch Plains; send/receive agreement is in its eighth scinded a motion to appoint David tion will begin in the first or second the Martine Avenue Extension from year. The terms of the agreement re- Boff as a sixth grade social studies week of August. There will also be Raritan Road in Scotch Plains to Cel- quire the renewal of the contract to teacher. It was determined that his K- “various road improvements in mul- lar Avenue in Clark and Sky Top Dr./ David Riggs for The Westfield Leader take place two years prior to its 5 teaching certificate did not make tiple locations,” according to Mr. Coles Avenue from Glenside Avenue AT LONG LAST…The demolition of the old Statistical Research Building, completion. He stated that if the BOE him eligible to teach sixth grade. McAloon. to the Trailside Museum in located at 111 and 129 Prospect Street, finally began earlier this week following a two-year wait. James Ward, the owner of the building, first needed to remove signed the agreement without review- The board approved a motion to This year’s Westfield municipal Mountainside. asbestos from the walls, and then fought an arduous battle in Town Hall to get a ing it, “We wouldn’t be fulfilling our appoint Pamela Isaacs to the position budget also includes projects that will While roads will be closed during variance. responsibility to our residents.” effective September 1 at a salary of take place in the spring of 2006. milling and resurfacing, residents will Board member Carmine Venes $47,775. Chief School Administrator Scotch Plains will be having a few be notified of the closings before work PAGE INDEX added that the BOE’s concerns with Dr. Richard O’Malley reported that curb projects, but most of the work begins, county officials said. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-18 the contract are with the terms and Ms. Isaacs took social studies as a will include repaving 12 to 24 streets The Union Country projects are Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 19-21 A&E ...... 21-22 conditions. “It’s a language thing, content area making her highly quali- with a rented paving machine. scheduled to be finished by Labor Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 contractual in nature,” Mr. Perrin said. fied for the position. The largest project is on Plainfield Day. Page 10 Thursday, July 28, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication WESTFIELD Mayor to Appoint Citizen Detective Chambers POLICE BLOTTER Com. for Community Center Disciplinary Hearing SATURDAY, released with summonses. By ANNA GITHENS 2005 project will involve the recon- JULY 9 Someone forcibly entered a busi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader struction of various streets, curbing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Keith Rothgarn, 24, of High ness in the 300 block of West Broad GARWOOD- During Tuesday and sidewalks in the borough. She explained that she returned Ms. vacation, instead of February 16, af- Bridge was arrested in the 200 block Street and removed $20 to $30 in night’s meeting of the mayor and Mr. Guarriello also said that he has Brown’s call on February 14 upon ter she returned to work. of Ross Place on charges of posses- change from the cash register. council, Mayor Dennis McCarthy the bid documents prepared for the returning from vacation and asked “Is it part of police procedure to sion of a weapon for an unlawful Following a dispute at a Central announced that he would appoint a potential cell tower that is to be erected her why she did not contact Officer have the date rigged on voided tick- purpose and unlawful possession Avenue service station, Glenn committee of citizens to make rec- behind the Hess Station. “We are go- Pierce regarding the matter. Detec- ets?” Mr. Addellah questioned. of a weapon. Miller, 45, of Westfield was arrested ommendations concerning the issues ing to offer the use of the property and tive Perrotta continued that Ms. “Yes,” Detective Perrotta re- Responding to a report of a disor- on charges of making terroristic involved in building a community they will submit quotes for how much Brown said in talking with Officer sponded. derly person, police said they found threats, unlawful possession of a center. This is in response to the tre- they are going to pay the borough for Pierce at the scene, she asked and was Detective Perrotta granted, on cross Rothgarn to be in possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon mendous outcome and variety of opin- use of the property.” Sprint or Verizon informed that Detective Perrotta was examination, that Officer Pierce failed kitchen knife with an eight-inch blade, for an unlawful purpose. ion at the June 30 meeting. may be potential bidders. Officer Pierce’s superior officer. to get a signature to void the ticket the handle of which they saw sticking After what began as a verbal al- “Many new ideas were brought out The council presented checks Tues- Detective Perrotta said she asked from her or Mr. Morgan. out from his shirt. Rothgarn was re- tercation, Miller is alleged to have which are certainly worth exploring be- day night to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood for and received a copy of the sum- Detective Perrotta testified that the leased on his own recognizance. chased an attendant at the station fore taking any further action,” he said. Board of Education (BOE), the fire mons dropped off at the police de- parking officer makes the decision to WEDNESDAY, with a sawed-off axe handle The mayor would like the committee to department and the first aid squad. The partment by Ms. Brown. She said she have a ticket voided, although a supe- JULY 13 wrapped in electrical tape. Bail was gather information from the public and money came from negotiations that the had Officer Pierce void Ms. Brown’s rior officer’s signature is necessary to Agatino Tartivita, 63, of Fanwood set at $500. various groups to make these recommen- governing body had with Comcast re- ticket after it was determined the meter properly complete the process. Voided was arrested at the Route 28 circle FRIDAY, dations. garding the cable franchise agreement. in question was in fact broken. tickets are turned over to the Westfield and charged with driving while in- JULY 15 Borough Engineer Donald Guarriello John Drone accepted a check for $1,000 Mr. Abdellah said a statement by Municipal Court, said Detective toxicated, refusal to submit to a A Woodmere Drive resident re- informed the governing body that the on behalf of the first aid squad and Fire Ms. Brown contradicts the Detective Perrotta. breathalyzer test and careless driv- ported that he was robbed of $105 2004 state Department of Transporta- Chief Rich Bonfanti accepted a check for Perrotta’s statement. The attorney said The department’s second witness, ing. He was released to a respon- by a female acquaintance who put tion (DOR) project is finished, and the $1,000. BOE President Adele Lewis and Ms. Brown’s statement indicated that Mr. Morgan, testified that the voiding sible individual. him in a headlock and grabbed his trees have been planted. This com- BOE technology representative Glenn she spoke to Officer Pierce at the scene of Ms. Brown’s and Detective Cham- Jarrel Godette, 18, of Scotch wallet, then fled to a waiting ve- pletes the reconstruction of three streets Stott were presented a check for $13,000. and said the meter would not accept bers tickets (by Officer Pierce) were Plains was arrested during a motor hicle. No arrests have been made in — Myrtle, Spruce and East. Due to the summer schedule, the dimes. She placed dimes into the meter illegal due to the fact Officer Pierce vehicle stop at North and Dudley the case. “Hopefully we will be out for bid in next council meeting is scheduled for to show him; however, this time the failed to get a superior officer’s sig- Avenues and charged with posses- SATURDAY, mid-August on the 2005 DOT Tuesday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m. A meter recorded the time properly. nature (either Captain Morgan or sion of less than 50 grams of sus- JULY 16 project,” said Mr. Guarriello. The workshop session will begin at 7 p.m. Detective Perrotta testified that on Detective Perrotta) on either form as pected marijuana. He was released Kevin Geddes, 26, of Scotch Plains February 17, she spoke to Police Chief required by the department. on his own recognizance with a was charged with two counts of pos- Bernard Tracy who asked about the During his testimony, Captain Mor- summons. session of a controlled dangerous WF Council Tables Burger voiding of Ms. Brown’s ticket. It was gan stated that had Ms. Brown’s ticket THURSDAY, substance after his arrest on Moun- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 during this conversation where De- been submitted to the violations bu- JULY 14 tain Avenue on an active contempt tective Perrotta said Chief Tracy no- reau which, he said, should have con- Corey G. Hewitt, 19, of Plainfield of court warrant for $2,500 issued Gildea said that “the application is bid on Monday and that the town tified her of the charges made against tacted parking services to have some- was arrested at West South Avenue by the Newark Municipal Court. not acceptable in its current sidewalk would contract with Schifano Con- her by Detective Chambers. one sign the voided tickets. and Hort Street and charged with Geddes is alleged to have been in sale form” and that the business would struction, who worked on Rahway At the hearing, Chief Tracy was At this point, the hearing was ad- possession of marijuana with in- possession of four methadose pills have to resubmit its application in Avenue last year. facing Detective Perrotta while sit- journed. tent to distribute; possession of over and 34 Xanax tablets. Bail was set order to be considered. He reminded Mr. McAloon called Schifano a ting next to Mr. Plosia. Detective sat Mr. Plosia told The Westfield Leader 50 grams of marijuana and posses- at $2,500 on the Westfield charge the council that construction would “reputable firm” and said they came between her attorneys. that only half of the case against De- sion of drug paraphernalia. He was as well. proceed in 2006 on the in at $370,000, which was $50-70,000 Detective Perrotta said she ques- tective Chambers has been presented. reconfiguration of the north side lot less than the first bid. Mr. Gildea said tioned Officer Pierce as to the accusa- On Friday, the following day, The and that that the permit would only be that while the town estimated the cost tion and asked him if he (Officer Westfield Leader formally requested good from August 2 to November 30. of the project at $300,000, the town Pierce) had been ordered to take any a copy of the charges pending against Before the start of Tuesday’s con- will pool its road project money to- illegal actions in voiding Ms. Brown’s Detective Chambers, according to the ference meeting, the council con- gether and use surplus from previous summons. She said the officer stated Open Public Records Act (OPRA). ducted a special meeting to introduce years, making the new road projects the void of the ticket was conducted Captain John Parizeau of the # a special ordinance providing for costs “well within budget,” citing, for legally and informed her of the al- Westfield Police Department said that improvements to parking facilities example, the $80,000 leftover for re- leged ticket fix ordered by Detective this is probably part of Detective and the appropriation of funds for lot pairs to Elm Street. Chambers. Chamber’s personnel file and nor- three (south side train station lot). Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh Mr. Abdellah attacked Detective mally is exempt from OPRA. He ac- The project will include milling, noted that with oil prices at their Perrotta’s credibility, noting the date knowledged that this hearing has been striping, curbing and lighting. Mr. current level, “bids will only get filed for paperwork to void Ms. made public and that he would find Gildea said that the amount of the worse.” Brown’s was listed as February 4 out how to proceed on the request for project, as currently constituted, has The council also noted that Union when she (Detective Perrotta) was on a copy of the charges. decreased because the town has found County is overseeing various road another lighting vendor, who came in projects, one being East Broad Street with a bid. The council passed the between Elmer Street and Spring- Power Outages Blamed ordinance on first reading, 8-0, with field Avenue, which will take ap- Second Ward Councilman Raphael proximately five days to complete On High System Demand Betancourt absent. and begin this Friday. During the regular council confer- Councilman Echausse outlined, By PAUL J. PEYTON occurred due to “a series of unrelated !""#"" ence meeting, a bid for various road under the Finance Committee report, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader equipment failures” caused by high temperatures and humidity. !# projects was discussed after the town a plan to “upgrade the town’s pres- AREA — Several towns, including was forced to re-bid when an initial ence on the world wide web.” Coun- Westfield and Fanwood, lost power on “On Tuesday night (July 19) we saw bid came in too high. Mr. Gildea cilman Echausse presented three pre- July 19 due to equipments failure caused our highest demand for power of any day $%&'()*'+$$$ a heat wave. so far this year,” said Ms. Connell. noted that it “didn’t have the normal liminary options. The first option PSE&G spokeswoman Jennifer “Tuesday was a day that really taxed contractors pick it (bid specifica- would be to continue on the official Connell told The Westfield Leader and the system,” Ms. Connell said. tions) up.” westfieldnj.net website, while other The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that She said customers returning home for Kris McAloon, assistant town en- options include working with the the outages occurred between 6 and 10 work put on their air conditioners, which gineer, said that the town opened the DWC and Sherry Cronin in conjunc- p.m. and also included Plainfield and significantly increased demand. tion with westfieldtoday.com or cre- Kenilworth. PSE&G has responded to the problems ating a brand new .gov website. The spokeswoman did not have an by conducting what Ms. Connell described Councilman Echausse said that the actual number of customers who lost as “infrared inspections” to identify idea of working with the DWC was power. She said most power “was re- trouble spots in the overhead cables. stored by the time they retired Tuesday “It’s a continuing process,” she said of promising because of a “bigger pres- evening.” the inspections. ence and their great layout. They get Westfield Police Captain John Parizeau The July 19 outages in Westfield in- 65,000 hits a week.” He described said the power outage lasted for several cluded East Broad Street from Euclid westfieldtoday.com as a “vibrant site” hours and was situated mostly in the north- Area to Springfield Avenue, as observed and said that the DWC was “an ex- ern part of the town. He said the depart- by a reporter from and The Westfield tended arm of the town of Westfield,” ment received some calls from residents Leader. making it a promising marriage. in which, he said the department advised Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks callers that PSE&G was working on the said an area between Terrill Road and Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said that the “intent is to improve the current problem. Martine Avenue, mostly in Fanwood, lost He said there were a few other “inter- power overnight on July 19. site and provide for better communi- mittent” power failures over the previous In a related incident, crews restored a cation to citizens,” while emphasiz- week. In some cases, he said, electrical traffic signal at East Broad Street and ing the idea of cost sharing with the power went out for less than a minute Euclid Avenue in Westfield after a con- DWC and managing both their con- before being restored. tractor accidentally struck an underground tent and the town’s. 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, July 28, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Township Working With BOE To Upgrade TV-34 for Viewers By FRED ROSSI referred to as “Scotch Plains Televi- of the volunteers who have manned Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sion.” the cameras for a number of years. SCOTCH PLAINS – The “We already share the station,” the It’s not clear whether those four vol- township’s public access television mayor said, “so we thought it would unteers will choose to take part in the channel 34 is undergoing some be a natural to share personnel and new arrangement. changes that will lead to a greater equipment in order to provide a bet- Mayor Marks said he and the coun- cooperative effort between the mu- ter, cost-effective service to citizens cil “feel strongly that our TV-34 staff nicipal building and Scotch Plains- of Scotch Plains.” did a remarkable job as volunteers for Fanwood High School, along with He added that Mr. McKeekan “was the community. We are certainly ap- some significant technology up- enthusiastic about the upgrade in tech- preciative of the hundreds of hours grades. nology and the opportunities that a they dedicated to make TV-34 one of Mayor Martin Marks confirmed to shared services package could pro- the more preeminent and cutting edge The Times last week that Bill vide for the community.” cable stations in the state.” McMeekan, a teacher at the high At the township council’s July 12 The council has been investigating school who also oversees the school’s public meeting, personnel from the a technology upgrade that would pro- television programming, would be- high school handled the television vide for a state of the art “bulletin come director of what will now be broadcasting responsibilities instead board” scroll on TV-34. Early last year, representatives from a company that provides such technology made a presentation to council members. The mayor explained that the new technology, “can either be provided by an outside firm or we can purchase the hardware/software itself and admin- Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ister it ourselves. Not only would this KIDS HELPING KIDS…The boys and girls of “Summer Quest” received their certificates of participation on Friday at the give us a better appearance on our Fanwood Presbyterian Church. They performed parable skits for kids from Children’s Specialized Hospital and later for bulletin board but would also afford friends and family. Shelley Gardner (standing) organized the camp. us and the board of education the capability of posting emergency an- nouncements remotely without be- Commerce Bank to Explain ing present in the municipal building.” “There will no doubt be some bumps in the road during the transi- tion period,” the mayor told The Times. Paver Situation Next Month “However, once the new technology, By FRED ROSSI Park and Mountain Avenues, but, in cul-de-sacs on which they are situ- equipment, and full blown shared Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times keeping with the bank’s overall de- ated. The lots in question would have Cheri Rogowsky for The ScotchPlains-Fanwood Times Archives May 13, 1999: ON THE SCENE...The crew from TV-34 take a break services agreement is up and run- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch sign standards, put gray pavers in the the same dimensions, he added. during the filming of last weekís National Day of Prayer Service in Scotch Plains. ning, we believe we will have a fan- Plains Planning Board expects to hear area outside its building. Engineer Cyril Kucera called it “a Pictured, left to right, are: Emmi Rank, Bob Merkle and George Doldourus. tastic station.” from representatives of Commerce In the only other item on its agenda, reshuffling” of lot lines that, he also Bank next month about why the bank the board approved an application by emphasized, would not change the installed brick pavers outside its Park The PRC Group, which is developing sizes of any of the lots. Avenue branch that were not in com- the age-restricted Heather Glen hous- The setback variance for a corner, County, Local Towns Work To pliance with township standards, and ing development, for six lot line read- wedge-shaped lot was needed, Mr. whether the site plans that were ap- justments and a front yard setback Kucera said, to bring the fronts of the proved by the board three years ago variance on one lot. houses on the street into alignment Complete Summer Road Projects included the different colored bricks. The first of the 52 single-family for streetscaping purposes. The board The board was set to discuss the homes, which are restricted to those was satisfied with the proposals for By CASSIE LO train station parking lot (Lot 3) will due to a state contract. There will be matter at its meeting on Monday 55 and older, are currently being con- the lot line adjustments and the vari- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times be repaved and the parking spots will a detour and the project should last evening, but when Commerce Bank structed between Jerusalem Road and ance and approved both without dis- AREA – Several local streets will be restriped. Both Highland Avenue four to six weeks, officials said. attorney Robert Kraus was unable to Brightwood Park in Westfield. PRC’s cussion. be undergoing renovations over the between Hillside Avenue and Birch Garwood’s roadwork will not com- attend, the board granted a request by attorney, John Giunco, explained that The board has no meetings in Au- next few weeks. Place and North Chestnut Avenue mence until the fall. Lexington Av- Eric Tomczak, the architect who drew the lot line readjustments were needed gust. Its next meeting is set for Mon- Westfield is having curb replace- from Broad Street to Mountain Av- enue from Hemlock to Hickory and the site plans three years ago, to post- to make the lots “more radial” to the day, September 12. ment done on Dorian Road in front of enue received contracts and construc- East Street from Hemlock and pone the hearing until September. Westfield High School and on Elm tion will begin in the first or second Hickory and Locust to Beech will “This case has some issues,” Board Street from Dudley Avenue to New- week of August. There will also be receive repaving, draining, sidewalk Attorney Dan Bernstein said in urg- ton Place. While the roads will be “various road improvements in mul- renovation and new curbing. ing a postponement. “It’s not fair for Power Outage Blamed closed, police presence will be avail- tiple locations,” according to Mr. Fanwood’s new Director of Public Commerce Bank not to be represented able for traffic control. Detours are McAloon. Works, Clint Dixon, said that bids are by counsel.” set up to alleviate traffic problems This year’s Westfield municipal being drawn up for projects that Local regulations require red brick that these projects will cause, and budget also includes projects that will should be completed at the end of pavers to be installed at new build- On Demand on System residents are able to access their prop- take place in the spring of 2006. August. ings in the downtown business dis- By PAUL J. PEYTON unrelated equipment failures” erties. Scotch Plains will be having a few Union County road projects are trict, but bank representatives said it Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times caused by high temperatures and Both projects are required to be curb projects, but most of the work also taking place in the area. In was unclear whether those require- AREA — Several towns, includ- humidity. completed by the end of August so as will include repaving 12 to 24 streets Westfield, the county will be repav- ments included pavers on a property’s ing Westfield and Fanwood, lost “On Tuesday night (July 19) we not to conflict with school openings, with a rented paving machine. ing East Broad Street between Elmer interior. Commerce Bank installed power on July 19 due to equipments saw our highest demand for power of said Assistant Town Engineer Kris The largest project is on Plainfield Street and Springfield Avenue. The the required red pavers at the perim- failure caused by a heat wave. any day so far this year,” said Ms. McAloon. Avenue from the Westfield town line CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 eter of its property at the corner of PSE&G spokeswoman Jennifer Connell. Other construction projects are tak- to Beryllium Road. New curbs are Connell told The Westfield Leader “Tuesday was a day that really taxed ing place in August. The south side being placed and it will be repaved and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood the system,” Ms. Connell said. Few Local Problems Found Times that the outages occurred be- She said customers returning home tween 6 and 10 p.m. and also infor work put on their air conditioners, cluded Plainfield and Kenilworth. which significantly increased de- On Access to Public Records The spokeswoman did not have an mand. By DEBORAH MADISON Mr. Miranda said of the 11 cases actual number of customers who lost PSE&G has responded to the prob- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times filed in Union County, Tina Renna of power. She said most power “was lems by conducting what Ms. Connell AREA — Area towns are reporting Cranford filed seven. Her husband, restored by the time they retired Tues- described as “infrared inspections” few problems in responding to re- Joe, filed one. day evening.” to identify trouble spots in the over- quests per the state’s Open Public Although Ms. Renna claimed the Westfield Police Captain John head cables. Records Act (OPRA), which was cre- county intentionally stonewalled her Parizeau said the power outage lasted “It’s a continuing prices,” she said ated in 2002. However, the County of on her OPRA requests, the GRC found for several hours and was situated of the inspections. Union has been put on the Govern- that the county did not “knowingly mostly in the northern part of the The July 19 outages in Westfield ments Records Council (GRC) ma- and willfully” violate OPRA. Ms. town. He said the department received included East Broad Street from trix watch list per multiple requests Renna withdrew one of the cases af- some calls from residents in which, Euclid Area to Springfield Avenue, as filed by a Cranford resident. ter the GRC referred the case to the he said the department advised call- observed by a reporter from The OPRA was implemented to clarify state’s Office of Administrative Law. ers that PSE&G was working on the Leader and The Times. and simplify the process of request- According to Mr. Miranda, one case problem. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks ing government documents and in- found in favor of the county due to the He said there were a few other said an area between Terrill Road and formation by the public. Through information requested having been “intermittent” power failures over the Martine Avenue, mostly in Fanwood, OPRA ordinary citizens can now re- found to be proprietary. In the sixth previous week. In some cases, he lost power overnight on July 19. case the GRC found that the county said, electrical power went out for In a related incident, crews restored Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times quest public information and man- SUMMER ROAD REPAIRS…Crews are replacing curbs on Plainfield Avenue dated timely responses to those re- should have been more diligent in less than a minute before being re- a traffic signal at East Broad Street in front of the Scotch Hills Country Club. A number of road projects are quests by government entities. handling the request, but it did not stored. and Euclid Avenue in Westfield after scheduled for completion by Labor Day throughout the area. E.J. Miranda, a spokesman for the rise to a knowing and willing viola- Ms. Connell said the outage on a contractor accidentally struck an GRC, reported that since the GRC’s tion of OPRA. The last two cases are July 19 occurred due to “a series of underground cable. inception in 2002 to date, 406 OPRA open and pending a decision. cases have been adjudicated by the Sebastian D’Elia, a spokesman for council. Of those, 147 cases have the Union County Board of Chosen been referred to mediation and 92 or Freeholders, said excessive abuses of 63 percent were resolved. the system have been a problem, In 2003, the average number of which has resulted in time-consum- cases that came before the council ing and costly overruns for the county. each month was eight. In 2005, to Mr. D’Elia reported that Ms. Renna date, the average number of cases per has abused the system with over 200 month is 32. The council has taken a requests in a three-year period, alleg- number of steps to expedite the com- edly costing taxpayers more than plaint process, he said. $100,000 in employee overtime, just Between 2004 and 2005 there were to attend to her demands for informa- 360 complaints filed with the GRC tion. statewide with 11 of those from Union The Clerk to the Board of Chosen County. Most of the complaints filed Freeholders, Nicole Tedeschi, said with the GRC come from private citi- Ms. Renna has filed so many legal zens. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PAGE INDEX Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-18 ALMOST THERE…The Union County Engineering building on South Avenue Editorial ...... 4-5 Education...... 9,19,20,21 Classified...... 19 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in Scotch Plains is almost finished. The exterior is complete, but construction is TAKING SHAPE…The new Heather Glenn homes off Jerusalem Road are ongoing for the interior. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 21-22 taking shape as development in the area thrives. Page 10 Thursday, July 28, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BOE Seeks Applicants FANWOOD For Unexpired SP Seat POLICE BLOTTER SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ber 15 from 8 to 10 p.m., then recess WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 have multiple outstanding warrants Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- into closed session to discuss the Angelo D. Tsopelas, 27, of Fords following a motor vehicle stop at Terrill tion is seeking applicants interested candidates’ interviews. was arrested on outstanding warrants Road and LaGrande Avenue. in filling the Scotch Plains seat on The board will then reconvene in as a result of a motor vehicle stop at FRIDAY, JULY 15 the board previously occupied by open session to take a public vote to Martine and North Avenues. Julio A. Rosario, 29, of Plainfield was Lance Porter. Mr. Porter resigned in select the successor board member. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 arrested at 8:45 a.m. on outstanding war- June after seven years on the board If there are more candidates than Jason E. Bennet, 26, of Clark, was ar- rants as a result of a motor vehicle stop at due to a job transfer. The resigna- time allows, the process will be rested at 7:24 p.m. on outstanding warrants. Terrill Road and Midway Avenue. tion was effective August 1. completed at the Thursday, Sep- FRIDAY, JULY 1 SATURDAY, JULY 16 The board will have 65 days from tember 22 business meeting of the Christopher A. Merrick, 42, of Westfield John S. Moruczinski, 40, of Fanwood August 1 to appoint a new Scotch board, according to Ms. Meyer. was arrested at 9 p.m. at the south side was arrested at 8:10 a.m. on Midway Plains member of the board to serve train station on outstanding warrants after Avenue for outstanding warrants. Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times until the next school election in acting in a disorderly manner, police said. THURSDAY, JULY 21 PISTON LOVERS...Area car show enthusiasts converge in Westfield last Wednes- April, 2006, according to district THURSDAY, JULY 7 Cilia I. Mondrahon, 54, of Elizabeth day for the monthly summer spectacle. spokeswoman Kathy Meyer. Summer Michael G. Leary, 37, of North was arrested on outstanding warrants At that time, candidates may run Plainfield, was arrested at 9:35 a.m. and for obstruction of justice after pro- for the one-year unexpired term, on outstanding warrants as a result of viding false information to police fol- Ms. Meyer said. Any applicants who Road Work a motor vehicle stop on King Street. lowing a motor vehicle stop at 9:44 Public Records Act intend on running for a full-term to Justin J. Mojica, 29, of Scotch Plains a.m. at Martine Avenue and Seville the seat must be a resident for one CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was arrested at 9:30 p.m. on outstand- Row, police said. year of Scotch Plains as of April county is will also repaving Lambert’s ing motor vehicle warrants during an FRIDAY, JULY 22 Little Problem Locally 2006. Mill Road from Jacob’s Lane in Scotch investigation of a call by police. Wendy F. Williams, 34, of Irvington CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “It’s a good opportunity for some- SATURDAY, JULY 9 was arrested on outstanding warrants as Plains to Rahway Avenue in Westfield. ing the course of his grassroots ac- one who has been considering (run- Repaving will also take place on Vicki Tontodanti, 42, of Plainfield was the result of a motor vehicle stop at 7:37 actions that an attorney now reviews ning for the board),” Ms. Meyer said. arrested on outstanding warrants during a.m. at Terrill Road and Midway Avenue. OPRA requests filed by Ms. Renna. tivities. Over the years Mr. Lehotsky Raritan Road between Old Lake Av- has reported information on county Scotch Plains residents who are enue and Terrill Road in Scotch Plains; an investigation of a call by police. SUNDAY, JULY 24 She said this situation is very frustrat- interested in applying for the open THURSDAY, JULY 14 Cherriki S. Blanchard, 22, of ing, but isolated. financial disclosures on his website, the Martine Avenue Extension from www.UnionCountyReporter.com. board seat are invited to submit a Raritan Road in Scotch Plains to Cel- Walter L. Chandler, 42, of Plainfield Plainfield was arrested on outstanding “We are aware of our OPRA respon- letter of interest, including a brief was arrested at 4:45 p.m. and found to warrants at 1:19 a.m. sibilities to the public and are always Mr. Lehotsky said that most munici- lar Avenue in Clark and Sky Top Dr./ pal boards and the Union County free- biography and their reasons for Coles Avenue from Glenside Avenue forthcoming,” Ms. Tedeschi said. wanting to be on the board, to Scotch By her own account, Ms. Renna holders were accommodating and effi- to the Trailside Museum in cient, responding to his OPRA requests Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Mountainside. Hearing Begins For admits that she placed numerous tion President Linda Nelson, at the OPRA requests with the county, but in a timely fashion. While roads will be closed during “But the time frame all depends on Board of Education Offices, Ever- milling and resurfacing, residents puts the number closer to 80 requests. green Avenue and Cedar Street, Ms. Renna, a Republican, contends who the clerk is and which board I’m will be notified of the closings beat,” he added. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. fore work begins, county officials Wfd. Police Detective that the county has violated her OPRA By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Morgan said Officer Pierce’s ac- rights by systematically thwarting her Despite the sometimes-controver- The deadline for applications is Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said. tion in voiding Ms. Brown’s ticket was sial nature of his requests, Mr. Lehotsky Monday, September 12 at 4 p.m. The The Union Country projects are attempts to gain access to informa- board will conduct public interviews WESTFIELD – In an unusual pub- illegal because he failed to get the signa- tion about the all-Democrat freeholder said he was never denied access to scheduled to be finished by this lic forum, the Westfield Police De- ture of himself or Detective Perrotta. information covered by OPRA. of candidates on Thursday, Septem- Labor Day. board for political reasons. partment began its disciplinary hear- Officer Pierce is still employed but can Some of the information Ms. Renna “When I’ve gone in to request fi- ing last Thursday at noon against no longer issue parking summons. requested between 2003 and 2005 in- nancial information from the free- Detective Sandra Chambers, suppos- Detective Perrotta, who was on va- cluded salaries, positions, paid leave holders, I usually have the item in my edly charged with fixing a $20 park- cation in Aruba when the ticket was and an accounting of employees on the hands in 10 minutes,” he related. ing ticket and covering up the matter. issued, testified that Ms. Brown’s ticket county payroll. She claimed the county Mr. Lehotsky said that on occa- Detective Chambers has been sus- was voided properly after it was deter- intentionally delays and denies requests sion, personal and private informa- pended with pay since March. Dur- mined the meter was broken. until the time-sensitive information re- tion that should not have been re- # ing the three-hour plus hearing, no Detective Chambers’ attorney, quested is no longer valuable. leased under OPRA’s exceptions, charges pending against Detective Hassan Abdellah, argued that state- were instead accidentally released to She also filed nine complaints with Chambers were mentioned. ments by Detective Perrotta (who said the GRC against the freeholder board him by the county, such as employ- Testimony was taken from Police she spoke to Ms. Brown) and Ms. due to their alleged violation of her ees’ Social Security numbers or the Detective Lisa Perrotta, who super- Brown’s statement indicated the meter OPRA rights. Some of those com- locations used by the county’s wit- vises parking ticket operations, and worked properly when she inserted plaints were dismissed by the GRC in ness protection program. He has re- Parking Director John Morgan. The coins as witnessed by officer Pierce. their final determinations, having ported these oversights to the GRC. hearing was adjourned to 11 a.m. on James Plosia, Jr. of the law firm of found that although the county was He said that he is careful not to Wednesday, August 17. Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & delinquent in delivering some of the overburden any office with excessive James Damato, a Morris County Murphy of Liberty Corner, the town’s requested documents, the delays were requests and he is mindful of the types attorney, conducted the hearing. His labor attorney, represented the police not found to be a “knowing and will- of information permitted under OPRA. recommendations are non-binding. department. He said only half of the ful violation of OPRA.” At the municipal level, OPRA re- During the hearing, it was brought case has been presented. Several of the complaints that were quests are handled by the clerk’s office. out that Detective Chambers had ac- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times referred to the state Office of Admin- Westfield Town Clerk Claire Gray cused Detective Perrotta of improp- formally requested a copy of the istrative Law (OAL), were dropped said most requesters are aware of !""#"" erly ordering special police officer charges pending against Detective by Ms. Renna, because she said she what information is covered under Jonathan Pierce, Jr. to void a parking Chambers, according to the Open does not have the time or the money OPRA. Ms. Gray said attorneys make !# ticket for her friend, Jefferson Elemen- Public Records Act (OPRA). to pursue a legal battle with the OAL, most of the requests that come through tary School Secretary Jill Brown. Westfield Police Captain John the legal arm of the GRC. her office, but some are from candi- $%&'()*'+$$$ When Detective Perrotta said she Parizeau said that the charges are part Vince Lehotsky, a resident of dates and private citizens. confronted officer Pierce on the alle- of Detective Chambers’ personnel file, Rahway, is a prolific user of the OPRA Ms. Gray said the public should be gation, the officer responded, “If any- and thus he denied the OPRA re- throughout Union County. He has aware of the fees charged for docu- thing it was Sandy that made me void quest. filed dozens of OPRA requests dur- ments due to the time involved in a ticket a ticket for her son.” collating requests. She said that it could be costly to a government agency if people do not pick up and pay for the documents they order and that requesters need to be specific about the information that request. Phil Morin of Cranford, a Union County lawyer and Chairman of the Union County Republicans, said local boards have been accommodating in answering his OPRA requests in a timely fashion. “However,” he said. “Some government agencies are more accommodating than others.” More information can be found on OPRA at www.NJ.gov/OPRA and the cases being mediated by the GRC BIG STRETCH...Kehler Field in Westfield is ‘Turfed’ Tuesday. The project is along with their decisions can be found scheduled for completion at the end of August in time for football season. on their web site at www.nj.gov/grc.

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Member FDIC 5/05 Page 2 Thursday, July 28, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ten Local Vietnam Veterans Han Named Coordinator of To Receive Medals Today County Counter Terrorism COUNTY – The New Jersey De- dent of New Jersey; have served in COUNTY – Announced Tuesday, dential informants who provide in- partment of Military and Veterans any branch of the armed forces of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office De- formation on possible terrorist cells Affairs (NJDMVA) has announced United States in Vietnam, Thailand, tective Paul Han has been named to and corruption. that 10 local residents are among 83 Laos, Cambodia or the contiguous be permanent coordinator of the “He is the perfect person for this Union and Essex County military waters or airspace thereof on or after Union County Counter Terrorism important post,” said Chief Buccino, veterans scheduled to receive the December 31, 1960 and on or before Task Force. noting Han’s list of training, languages state’s Vietnam Service Medal dur- May 7, 1975; have an honorable dis- Detective Han will including Korean, ing a special award ceremony at 11 charge or be currently serving in the lead the county’s ef- Japanese and certi- a.m. today, Thursday, July 28, at the military. forts in sensitive and fications cover sev- West Orange National Guard Armory Anyone interested in applying for critical missions of eral pages and in- in West Orange. the NJ Vietnam Service Medal, Dis- protecting citizens, clude State of New Two of the 10 are from Westfield, tinguished Service Medal or Merito- high risk areas and Jersey Police Train- including Sergeant Salvatore Alice, rious Service Medal should send a infrastructure sys- ing Commission Army and Staff Sergeant William request to: NJDMAVA, Attention: tems. Mr. Han left approval to provide Gandy, Marine Corps. From Scotch Kathy Burek, P.O. Box 340, Trenton, Kim Broadwell for The Westfield Leader and The Times the State of New law enforcement in- Plains, the honorees are Lieutenant N.J. 08625-0340; email TIME TO REMEMBER...Mountainside dedicates a clock on July 16 in the Jersey’s Office of struction in Defen- Colonel Donald Bishop, Air Force; [email protected], memory of Captain Todd Turner who died in an automobile accident in 2003. Counter-Terrorism sive Tactics, Terror- Corporal Richard Gallagher, Marine or call (800) 624-0508, ext. no. 7. to come to the ism and Physical Corps and Lance Corporal Richard county. He has filled Training. Sloan, Marine Corps. Specialist Four Miron Re-Appointed Clock Dedicated In Memory in as acting coordi- The assignment George Prunty of Fanwood, Army, nator since Robert also includes classi- will be recognized as well. NJ Bar Assoc. Trustee Kramer became ill Paul Han fication of high level Also receiving medals will be Spe- TRENTON — Louis Miron, a Of Captain Todd Turner last year. terrorism intelli- cialist Five William Ehrhardt of Westfield attorney, has been re-ap- By KIMBERLY BROADWELL wonder “what type of man was he “Paul’s leadership, in spearhead- gence data to and from the 25 sepa- Mountainside, Army; Staff Sergeant pointed as a trustee of the New Jersey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that deserves such an honor” as they ing a complete network of coopera- rate law enforcement agencies in the Dennis Clark of Garwood, Air Force State Bar Foundation (NJSBF), an MOUNTAINSIDE – At exactly pass the clock. tion and communication with the county and work on improved secu- and Staff Sergeant Leroy Kelsay of organization dedicated to promoting 9:08 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, a Captain Turner, a life-long resident Federal Bureau of Investigation’s rity measures for the county, major Berkeley Heights, Air Force. law-related education. clock in honor of the late Captain of Mountainside, died on August 22, Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) transportation systems and corporate Specialist Four William Tomko, a Mr. Miron serves on the editorial Todd Turner was unveiled in front of 2003 from injuries sustained in a car and with the state office and each of safety plans. Mountainside resident who served in board of The Legal Eagle, the borough hall by Officer Jeffrey accident. He had been a member of the municipalities in Union County, “This is an opportunity and a chal- the Army, will be awarded the medal foundation’s legal newspaper for kids Stinner, President of the Mountainside the Mountainside Police Department has been spectacular,” said Union lenge that I welcome and I am grate- posthumously. and chairs the editorial board for Re- Policemen’s Benevolent Association since 1979, starting as a dispatcher, County Prosecutor Theodore ful for the confidence bestowed by The Vietnam Service Medal com- spect newsletter. (PBA) Local No. 126. and leaving for one year to serve on Romankow. the chief and the prosecutor,” said memorates the 25th anniversary of He lectures students on legal and The unveiling marks the second the Summit Police Department. Chief of Prosecutor’s Detectives Han, who is hoping to increase the the end of the Vietnam Conflict in school newspaper issues. He helped anniversary of the loss of Captain It was noted by Chief Debbie that Robert Buccino said Han has also amount of information and intelli- January of 1973. prepare mock trial competitions. Turner, who died in August of 2003. in 1981 Captain Turner came back to worked with the international money gence data that is already being shared To be eligible for the Vietnam Ser- Mr. Miron graduated from Lehigh According to Officer Stinner, the Mountainside, was promoted to cor- laundering unit which tracked secret with the respective agencies. vice Medal, veterans must meet the University and received his law de- clock was erected because of the gen- poral in 1988, to sergeant in 1993, to underground terrorist financial sys- Detective Han, who also worked in following criteria: Be a current resi- gree from American University. erous donations Mountainside resi- lieutenant in 2000 and captain in 2003. tems and has investigated numerous the Office of the Insurance Fraud dents had made in his name. He added, Captain Turner has been honored criminal and civil cases including Prosecutor and later with the Bureau “The department hasn’t been the same by the FBI and the US Postal Inspec- immigration and passport fraud, iden- of Police and Prosecutor’s at the Di- Westfield since he has been gone.” tion Service for exemplary service. tity theft and document fraud, credit vision of Criminal Justice in Trenton, Police Chief James Debbie said, He earned 25 departmental commen- card scams and work involving confi- is a graduate of Rutgers University. “Todd always made us feel some- dations and five lifesaving awards. thing. He made us laugh and I miss He was a member of the his sense of humor. He has made us Mountainside Rescue Squad, the Port Authority to Inspect cry every month for the past two Union County Municipal Investiga- years. He has added so much to our tors Association, the Union County lives. When he left us, he took a little Terrorism Task Force, the Union Bags, Packages and Luggage piece of each of our lives with him. County Domestic Violence Response AREA — Beginning Monday, July be asked to leave the terminal. This clock will always remind us of Team, the Mountainside Policemen’s 25, bags, luggage and packages car- On the AirTrain systems, checks how precious time is.” Benevolent Association (PBA) Local ried by travelers using the Port will be made at the fare gates, and Mayor Robert Vigliani presented No. 126 and the Mountainside Elks Authority’s PATH rapid-transit sys- travelers not wishing to participate Todd’s parents, Seymour and Kitty Lodge. tem, the Port Authority Bus Termi- will not be allowed to enter. Turner, with a small replica of the Captain Turner is survived by his nal, AirTrain JFK and AirTrain New- The Port Authority strongly en- Every Saturday- 9 AM - 2 PM clock and stated that he “commended parents, Seymour and Kitty Turner of ark will be subject to inspection by courages users to immediately report what Local 126 has done today.” He Mountainside; his brother Keith Port Authority Police. any suspicious activity to its hotline South Ave. Train Station Sponsored by noted that the clock will affect people Turner, a Mountainside councilman; On PATH, searches will be conducted number, (800) 828-7273. Westfield Chamber of Commerce who knew Captain Turner and who ; his sister Bonnie Wilfred of Bayville; before travelers reach the fare collec- NJ TRANSIT strongly encourages (908) 233-3021 didn’t know him, stating that those his daughter, Sarah Turner of tion area. Those not wishing to partici- users to immediately report any sus- who did not know the officer might Flanders; a niece, Dawn Wilfred, two pate will not be allowed to enter. picious activity to its hotline number, nephews Dylan Turner and Logan At the bus terminal, checks will be (888) TIPS-NJT. Individuals should Turner, and his girlfriend, Kelly made at the passenger gates, and trav- leave a detailed message which will Murphy of Rahway. elers not wishing to participate will be forwarded to NJ TRANSIT police.

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As part of a larger lion investment in rail in New York Bramnick (Westfield, R-21), a mem- D-18), on a bipartisan basis to sup- initiative, freight rail service to and and New Jersey will greatly enhance ber of the Law and Public Safety port this new law. Mr. Bramnick be- from Staten Island will be reestab- our ability to handle more cargo.” Committee, has proposed a bill con- lieves the growing problem with gang lished after a 15-year hiatus. Port Authority Vice Chairman cerning criminal street gangs. Bill A- violence affects all of the citizens of When completed in the first quar- Charles Gargano said, “The construc- 4351 would increase the degree of the New Jersey. ter of 2006, the ship-to-rail terminal tion of this rail terminal signals the crime, to the next highest level, if the will be able to handle approximately Port Authority’s commitment to act was committed during a gang Brown Promoted to 100,000 containers a year. greatly improve New York’s port in- initiation ritual. ExpressRail Staten Island will be frastructure to enhance the economic Street gangs like the Champagne PSEG Corp. Post built by Railroad Construction Co. benefits that it provides. This project, Posse, the Latin Kings, the Bloods WESTFIELD – Kieran Brown, an Inc. of New Jersey on a 39-acre par- coupled with the overall redevelop- FELLOWSHIP AWARDED…Former Rotary District Governor Adrienne Bzura and the Crips have infiltrated coun- attorney and resident of Westfield, cel on the former Procter & Gamble ment of this terminal, will add more (left) presents Dwight Leeper and Pat Plante with the Paul Harris Fellowship ties that include Essex, Union and has been elected assistant corporate site. The Port Authority purchased than $200 million in economic activ- Award on June 29 at the Pantagis restaurant in Scotch Plains. Paul Harris Hudson. State police estimate the secretary of Public Service Enter- the property in December 2000. ity to New York City’s economy by founded the Rotary in 1905. The award is given to members who further understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world. number of gang members to be in prise Group Incorporated (PSEG). ExpressRail Staten Island will con- 2010.” excess of 10,000 and is expected to She will provide corporate gover- sist of five tracks that will be linked to Port Authority Executive Director increase when the state releases up- nance and regulatory compliance sup- the reactivated Staten Island Rail- Kenneth Ringler Jr., said, “The Port United Way Board Names dated figures later this year. port for PSEG and its subsidiaries. road. Containers will be loaded onto Authority has maintained a strong According to a recent article in The She will assist with meetings of the double-stack rail cars and transported commitment to the Howland Hook New York Times, state authorities es- board of directors, committees and via the Staten Island Railroad to the Container Terminal since it reopened James Horne, Jr. as CEO timate that one in five homicides in the annual shareholders’ meeting. Ms. Conrail Main Line in Elizabeth, which in the mid-1990s. In addition to this New Jersey are gang-related. The Brown joined PSEG in 1997. connects to the nation’s rail freight rail terminal project, we also have COUNTY – James Horne, Jr. has action plans that address critical health State Commission of Investigation Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor of network. invested millions of dollars to expand been appointed Chief Executive Of- and human service issues. also released a study that concludes Science degree in Business Adminis- In addition to the construction of the facility’s berths to handle larger ficer of the United Way Greater Union Mr. Horne was selected after a na- that street gangs represent the new tration from Seton Hall University ExpressRail Staten Island, the Arthur ships, to deepen the harbor channels, County. Mr. Horne has over 10 years tionwide search that began with 52 face of organized crime. and a J.D. degree from the Seton Hall Kill lift bridge is being rehabilitated and to provide the electrical infra- experience with United Way. He most candidates over six months ago. Assemblyman Bramnick, a Repub- University School of Law and is ad- and construction is under way on the structure for the installation of new recently was President of the United “Jim’s achievements in leading lican, has joined with Democratic mitted to the New Jersey Bar. reactivation of the eight-mile Staten post-Panamax cranes.” Way of the Pioneer Valley in Spring- record-setting fundraising campaigns Island Railroad, which will provide Staten Island Borough President field, Mass. and his vast experience in commu- direct rail service between the indus- James Molinaro said, “After years of Prior to that, Mr. Horne served as nity development will make him a trial businesses on the Travis Branch effort and support for this project, I Executive Vice President for the dynamic leader in our community,” ARIO URRIERI SQ Line, which runs along Staten Island’s am gratified to see the Staten Island United Way of Summit County in said Joseph Starkey, a United Way M C. G , E . western shore, and the national rail freight rail link moving forward. This Akron, Ohio, and was Senior Vice board member and president of the Chair of the Family Law Department of freight network. Construction is ex- service will take tens of thousands of President of Resource Development Schering-Plough Foundation. DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI pected to be completed in early 2006. trucks off Staten Island’s roads. It for United Way of Eastern Fairfield “His creative energy and firm com- New York Governor George Pataki will not only mitigate traffic conges- County in Bridgeport, Conn. mitment to United Way’s mission will 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 said, “The Howland Hook Marine tion but also improve local air quality. “Jim has exceptional skills and will help make Greater Union County a Terminal is the state’s premier gate- Further, the rail link will enhance provide great leadership to our United better place to live and work,” he way for international cargo, and these Staten Island’s economy by lowering Way and to the entire United Way added. investments will further our efforts to the cost of doing business with the system,” said Larry Lockhart, United Mr. Horne earned his undergradu- DIVORCE QUESTIONS? attract even more shippers and cargo Howland Hook Marine Terminal, one Way of Greater Union County Board ate degree from the University of to this facility. This project will pro- of the Island’s largest employers.” President. “We are confident that Jim Bridgeport and holds a Master of Specializing in all aspects of Family Law vide good-paying jobs and economic James Devine, president of New will build upon the strong foundation Science degree in Human Service including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, benefits throughout New York State. York Container Terminal Inc., which created by his predecessors, Elisse Leadership from Springfield College. It also will take significant numbers operates the Howland Hook facility, Glennon and Dell Raudelunas.” child support, division of assets, palimony, For More Information.... of trucks off the road, which will said, “As the operator of this facility, Mr. Horne is an advocate of the premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, improve air quality.” we are thrilled with the commitment “Community Impact Agenda,” which See it on the Net at New York City Mayor Michael by Governor Pataki and the Port Au- describes the process of collaborat- restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to goleader.com Bloomberg said, “This new facility is thority that has allowed us to break ing with the community to develop changed financial circumstances, residence a critical link in our efforts to allevi- ground for this important project. ate choking traffic congestion in this removal from New Jersey, visitation area by moving more freight and Red Cross Chapter modifications and transfers of custody. refuse by rail. The simple act of taking a percentage of cargo-hauling trac- To Hold Blood Drive NEIL SULLIVAN tor-trailers off of the road eases the WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ President, Westfield Mortgage burden that drivers, particularly on Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law Staten Island, must contend with each can Red Cross will host a blood drive Free credit evaluation and approvals Union County Early Settlement Arbitration day. The benefits to our environment on Wednesday, August 3, from 3 to 8 Guaranteed closing costs and to our economy are immeasur- p.m. at the Chapter House, located at New home purchases Panelist 25 years able, and this project only serves to 321 Elm Street in Westfield. Construction loans Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian strengthen the terminal’s strong foot- Blood donors must be at least 17 Refinances Accredited Mediator hold as a powerhouse in the container years old, weigh more than 110 shipping industry not only for the pounds and be in good general health. Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Port of New York and New Jersey, but Federal regulations require donors Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) in the United States and world mar- to wait 56 days between donations. kets as well.” Donors are asked to bring picture WESTFIELD MORTGAGE Port Authority Chairman Anthony identification and know their Social 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 Coscia said, “Accommodating pro- Security number. Also, donors are www.westfieldmortgage.com For More Information: jected growth at our world-class port asked to eat a regular meal before Equal housing lender. 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Or turn- Member of: Member of: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing your head to shush unruly kids in the New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association It seems that our state legislators want backseat? Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association to make life more difficult for state resi- with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association This ridiculous piece of legislation de- dents and business people rather than serves to be buried and forgotten in com- The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey focus on the important issues like reduc- mittee, much as a related proposal — a bill enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ing property taxes in New Jersey. sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 For instance, while it’s generally agreed Chiappone that would prohibit smoking If you can guess one correctly – good that smoking is bad for one’s own health, Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 in a car when someone under age 16 is a guess. If you get two – well-read indi- and not good for those in the vicinity of a passenger - has fared since its introduc- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at smoker, some legislators now want to ban tion 14 months ago. Does New Jersey you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 motorists from smoking in their own cars. need another law as irrelevant and tooth- free time! This goes well beyond bans on smoking less as the existing cell phone ban? All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. on in restaurants, airplanes, trains, offices Assemblywoman Linda Stender of come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte and elsewhere where the general public Fanwood recently had her legislation to Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR has a right to smoke-free air. ban the by-products of crystal meth signed Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo If smoking is bad, shouldn’t they ban by Governor Richard Codey. Her bill 1. Yang – To cry like a wild goose COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION the hypocritical revenue business they’ve requires pharmacists to limit purchases of 2. Fatiferous – Deadly; destructive Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly created on taxing cigarettes? large quantities of over-the-county cold 3. Fantoccini – Puppets or marionettes Late last month, Assemblyman John medicines that can be used to manufac- 4. Squantum – A picnic EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS McKeon (Essex County) and Assembly- Ben Corbin ture crystal meth. Great, now our pharma- woman Loretta Weinberg (Bergen cists are supposed to be drug enforcement SERVICES PODEX SUBSCRIPTION PRICE County) introduced A-4306, a bill that agents? 1. The feet and toes One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 would prohibit smoking cigarettes, cigars Assemblyman Jon Bramnick of 2. A governor or chief magistrate and pipes while operating a motor ve- Westfield has been spending his time on 3. The rump or anal region hicle. This law sounds very familiar to the promoting kindness and civility among 4. The last segment of a crustacean’s ban on hand-held cell phones while oper- people. Is this really the role of an elected limb Should Streets Be Closed to Traffic ating a motor vehicle. government official? LOOB Like the cell phone law, the no-smok- Assemblyman Eric Munoz of Summit 1. Brushwood and thorns for making ing-in-your-car law would only be en- has a bill that would make it a motor vehicle and reparing hedges forceable if a driver was stopped by po- offense for failure to remove snow and ice 2. Cornish for the sludge that comes For Dining & Entertainment Safety lice for another offense, such as speeding from a vehicle. Do we really need a law for from washing tin ore or some other moving violation. So as that? Isn’t it just common sense? 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton It seems with each success come new challenges. activity even though there is some inconvenience. long as you’re obeying the rules of the Senator Nicholas Scutari of Linden, who 4. Minced chicken or veal, mixed with road and your car has valid license plates represents Scotch Plains and Fanwood, has eggs and bread crumbs in the shape of a This is the case with sidewalk cafés and Jazz Nights However, the preponderance of the evening dining and inspection tags and your brake lights legislation on the books to ban trucks on ball in downtown Westfield. and pedestrian activity is on Elm, Quimby and are in working order, you’d be free to certain roads with steep grades. Isn’t it more PODITTI In the mid 1990s, the Westfield Town Council Prospect Streets – so, the town could close these smoke to your heart’s delight-while chat- important for our police officials to be fo- 1. A kingfisher having a serrated yel- ting on your hand-held cell phone. cusing on unsafe and unlicensed drivers low beak passed an ordinance permitting sidewalk cafés in streets to traffic and parking should they deem it to Take things an absurd step or two fur- who are driving large rigs on our highways? 2. A soft-shelled river tortoise downtown. The popularity rose quickly, such that be in the best interest of the public. ther and imagine what might be next on Perhaps some legislator, noting the 3. A grouchy old man; curmudgeon the ordinance had to undergo sweeping revisions in For the few shops that remain open during the the agendas of those who think govern- negative effects of ill health on business, 4. A sand crab of the lower Mississippi ment should play the role of “nanny.” productivity and medical costs, will find River region 1997 to manage the expansion. summer evening, as well as shops on adjacent blocks, We’re figuring the basis for the McKeon/ the time to propose a law mandating hats DECOLLETAGE Jazz Nights – “Sweet Sound of Downtown” started this could be a benefit because there could be more Weinberg legislation is that smoking in a and gloves whenever the temperature 1. A rogue, pirate, or thief in 1996 by the cooperative effort of the Westfield people and fewer cars. It may require training of the car distracts the driver from paying full drops below freezing — All in the name 2. A wine cellar or place where wine is attention to the road. So, if smoking and of “protecting” us from ourselves. stored or kept Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Westfield public though, to park at the south side train station talking on cell phones interfere with the Instead, we’d urge our legislators to 3. A dress with a low cut neckline Corporation (DWC). and walk two blocks. safe operation of a car, what about out- stop looking out for us via silly legislation bearing the neck and shoulders lawing the reading of hand-written direc- and start focusing on the important things, 4. To fade or erode In 1997, a special tax then of $227,000 on down- These streets are commonly closed to traffic at tions while driving? Or applying make- like enacting state budgets with less than town businesses was implemented to fund the pro- various times of the year for filming of commercials up? Or checking one’s appearance in the a few minutes to spare. Letters to motional activities of the DWC. That special tax has and movies, car shows, for the 5K Pizza run and the grown since, approaching $400,000 annually. like. These streets can’t be permanently closed though the Editor The Tuesday Jazz Nights in Westfield have be- because of the many delivery trucks requiring ac- Letters to the Editor come a popular summer evening activity of relax- cess, such as for food, business supplies, novelties, Response to Letter ation and outdoor dining. People congregate to the packages and garbage pickup. The fire department Fellow Resident Lauds Mayor Marks By Ratner Is Brief downtown for the 2-hour events. Attendance, wine requires truck turnaround access to the station across For His Championing of Tax Reform This letter is in response to Robert and dinner sales are up. The DWC has arranged a from Prospect Street. Ratner’s letter that appeared in your 7/21/ great line-up of talented musicians for the year. People bring their lawn chairs and sit between I would like to commend Mayor Mar- I also liked the idea that other types of 05 paper. tin Marks on his hard work and unyield- “property” be taxed (stocks, bonds, ex- WHAT??? From the archives of July 1999, the then DWC parked cars to listen to the jazz. Crowds gather and ing dedication with regard to the Consti- pensive cars, jewelry); however, these Director Michael La Place said, “People should plan overflow into the streets when a particular jazz group tutional Convention issue for tax reform. very affluent people and their special Frank Arena Westfield to have dinner at one of Westfield’s fine restaurants, really starts to ramp it up I watched the forum last month and have interests will have a media field day at- to admit that although we have often tempting to squelch that idea. many offering outdoor dining at their sidewalk ca- Due to the unabated traffic, the most precarious agreed to disagree on many issues, I am in As a consultant for a Special Urban School Board Ignored fes, and bring folding chairs if they would like to sit areas seem to be on North Avenue by the train his court on this one. District, I see how some of this funding is and enjoy the music. Having music playing through- station, on Central Avenue and where it intersects The forum was an excellent exchange spent, and the built-in waste. A look at Fields Issue for Months of ideas and all parties had good points to redistributing the states’ education funds, With all due respect, for you (Superin- out the downtown creates a welcoming ambiance for with Broad Street. It would be tragic if a bystander ponder. It was obviously very hard for more equitable within the state, does need tendent Foley) to suggest that Tamaques everyone.” enjoying the jazz became distracted and stepped some of the speakers to be bi-partisan, to be addressed. 5 is a viable alternative to use of the Well, people are doing just what Mr. La Place backward off the curb into oncoming traffic. “The Democrats did this …and the Re- Unfortunately, it will be seen as a battle varsity field is almost as absurd as the publicans did that…,” but at least they between the have and the have-not dis- inability for the BOE to address this issue suggested. Because of the popularity and the crowds, Perhaps closing Quimby, Elm and Prospect Streets tried. I think all are in agreement, at least tricts, but under the current system, the for almost three months. While it is clear officials are now worried about pedestrian and traf- to traffic and parking to accommodate dining and on camera, that to get anything done, haves – have not! We in the suburbs are to me that the interest of our teenage fic safety. Unfortunately, people are not as careful as entertainment during the summer evenings would be partisan politics needs to take a backseat. drowning while our urban neighbors are baseball players was ignored this time, Is that really possible in this time in which spending, spending, spending. how about stepping up for the baseball they should be. Westfield is a safe place in most a good idea – or maybe necessary. we live? I agree with Mayor Marks that the players of this community and develop- ways, except for the traffic on a few of the streets. The town is looking at optimizing how these exist- A few items struck me, with regard to Legislature has failed the citizens of this ing (and maintaining) the Roosevelt and Westfield has three busy thoroughfares going ing, successful programs are being run – and in spending and tax issues: state, and believe that they cater only to Edison JV fields into baseball fields that Remember many years ago, when it was special interests, large donors and con- we can all be proud of? Having had the through the heart of downtown – North Avenue, assuring safety. Closing Elm, Quimby and Prospect brought before the voters of New Jersey to tractors. They should not be allowed to experience as a member of our WBL Central Avenue and Broad Street. These roads are Streets could become a viable option in their planning. pass organized gambling within the state, partake in the convention in any way. Board, I would think then that you clearly necessary for the public and are county and state If there are plans to expand the entertainment which would enable the casinos to be built They had their chance. understand just how poorly our facilities in Atlantic City? The promise that was The delegates of this convention should stack up against comparable (and incom- controlled, so the town has no way to stem or programs, other areas of town, such as along South given to the taxpayers was “if we voted to actually have the opportunity to deliber- parable) communities. suspend the traffic. Avenue, should be considered. Increasing the crowds approve gambling, the revenues generated ate, at least initially, behind closed doors, John Monaghan During a nice summer evening, it’s difficult to at current locations doesn’t seem feasible unless would go to help fund education through- then, have final debates and voting open out the state.” Special education was also to the public. In that way, there can be a Westfield walk on the sidewalks downtown, because all the automobile traffic concerns are dealt with. touted in the rhetoric over and over. Where fair and open exchange of ideas between restaurants and diners want to be outside. One must We agree with the public and are in support of the does this money go now? Do these rev- delegates without fear of thoughts being What Could Lead To often step between parked cars into the street to get fun programs in downtown Westfield. The popular- enues wind up in the large black hole in taken out of context and splashed over the Trenton, with only a very small portion front page of tomorrow’s newspapers. BOE Closing Ball Field? by diners, servers and tables lining the sidewalks. ity though, may be challenging officials to consider being allocated for special education? Spe- My best to Mayor Marks and his val- The Westfield Board of Education re- Coupled with Tuesday’s Jazz Nights, the situation Yogi’s admonition, “Nobody goes there anymore. cial education should be fully funded by iant efforts in fighting the spending and cently voted to abruptly close the varsity is amplified. For most, it’s fun to be part of the It’s too crowded.” the state. In addition, all of the associated corruption that takes place in Trenton. baseball field at Edison Intermediate mandates handed down from the state and School in response to one neighbor’s com- Marcia Anderson plaint that balls were entering his yard Federal governments should be funded by Scotch Plains Resident Seeks Clarity these behemoths. during the games. The players were in- Ride, Sally, Ride formed of this decision by Westfield po- On Tax Bill Submittals licemen, who arrived during a game to NJ Residents Are Urged to Train In advise them to move to the junior varsity On Tuesday morning, the Dis- Resnik and Gregory Jarvis. The article for Mountainside regarding covery, STS-114 space shuttle “If we die, we want people to field at the other end of the lot. payments to municipal taxes was a timely This field has inadequate conditions returned America to space. Space accept it. We’re in a risky busi- one. I made sure some of our neighbors EMT and Volunteer Their Service New Jersey’s established, reliable volun- and a treacherous parking situation. Not knew the change. Question, though, since The quick, well-publicized actions of only are there no bleachers for the specta- exploration provides a vision for ness, and we hope that if anything the late certification of the tax rate was New Jersey volunteer emergency medi- teer EMS base responds to hundreds of mankind – not without sacrifice, happens to us it will not delay the thousands of calls for assistance all over tors, but there are also no dugouts to from the state, does this also apply to cal technician (EMT) Sean Baran during shield the players from the sun. There is a though no regrets. The sacrifices: program. The conquest of space is Westfield? the July 7 terrorist bombings in London the state, saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. That same corps of large group of youngsters who play rugby If so, is there a pending adjustment date are a terrific illustration of the value of on the nearby field during games who are Columbia, 2003: Rick Husband, worth the risk of life.” — Gus for our tax bill submittal here in Westfield? our state’s volunteer emergency medical volunteers demonstrated its critical im- William McCool, Michael Ander- Grissom (John Barbour et al., portance during and following the Sept. at risk of being hit by balls or running Was this an omission or didn’t the services (EMS). players, as there is no fence. son, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Footprints on the Moon (The As- Westfield Town Council know that the Although Sean’s training and experi- 11, 2001 attacks in New York City. Sean is representative of the thousands In addition, there is insufficient park- county/state is late? ence as a member of a volunteer EMS ing due to the numerous large potholes Laurel Clark and Ilan Ramon. sociated Press, 1969), p. 125.). P.S. (after your follow-up) I did re- organization have served his New Jersey of EMS volunteers in New Jersey who Challenger, 1986: Francis Apollo I, 1967: Virgil “Gus” step in and help whenever and wherever and areas of churned-up pavement taking ceive in the mail some sort of notification community well, they also prepared him up most of the lot. If I were a litigious Scobee, Michael Smith, Sharon Grissom, Edward White, II, Roger but the clarifications for delayed payment to respond effectively during emergency they are needed. With volunteer rolls ever shrinking, the Council regularly steps up person, I would advise the Board of my seemed not as clear as Mountainside. situations anywhere. His skills, invalu- intent to sue if my son requires medical Christa McAuliffe, Ronald Chaffee. able to the victims he assisted in London, recruitment and retention efforts to ex- McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith ‘Ride, Sally, Ride.’ John Runta pand that base. attention for heat stroke, sunburn or mi- Westfield will prove useful to him and those around graine due to lack of cover, or if I should him throughout his life. The fact that Sean On the Council’s behalf, I ask New Jersey’s residents to consider undertak- break a limb in a pothole or have an obtained those skills in New Jersey speaks accident due to — well, I’m sure you get volumes about the quality of our state’s ing EMT training and then volunteering their services in their communities. The the idea. volunteer EMS corps. Unfortunately, the opportunities for The nonprofit New Jersey State First skills they’ll acquire, as well as the re- warding feeling that accompanies help- lawsuits are numerous and varied at this Aid Council, which celebrated its 75th location. anniversary last year, represents more ing someone in need, are just two of the many guaranteed lifetime benefits. While I certainly sympathize with the than 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated neighbor’s safety concerns, I fail to un- with hundreds of first aid and rescue Frederick Steinkopf derstand why he didn’t foresee this situa- squads throughout the state. Each year, President, NJ First Aid Council. tion when considering purchasing a home in such proximity to a high school base- Despite Promises, County Reneges ball field. Perhaps that is an issue he should bring up with his realtor. After all, you can’t buy a home near the railroad With Freight Service Re-Activation tracks and then complain about the noise. The newspapers report that reactiva- unquestioned by any commission. Ironically, as concerned as he is for his tion of freight service in Union County is Newspaper articles only gloss over the own personal safety and that of his fam- moving ahead. It is cited that the County strong opposition by affected communi- ily, he seems to have little regard for the Economic Development director was ties and local citizen groups. They fail to safety of others. pleased and that some local businesses mention that county freeholders had prom- It’s been said that when a ball entered expressed interest. Clearly, Gordon Fuller, ised local communities there would be no his yard, he threw it back deliberately and the president of the M&E railroad, is very freight service only to renege on that prom- indiscriminately onto the field during the happy. ise after George Devanney was appointed game, in apparent retaliation. Fortunately, But then he should be; tens of millions County Manager. The freeholders quickly it did not hit one of our players, but it very of dollars of taxpayers’ money are being entered into a sweet heart deal with the easily could have. used to restore the line, and the M& E will M&E without bids or public hearings. I would like to know what discussion, profit with little or no investment of its Finally, there is no mention that Mr. if any, took place before the Board of own money. Articles fail to note that a bill Devanney is Mr. Lesniak’s nephew. Coin- Education came to this decision. Are we recently passed the NJ Assembly that cidence or business as usual in New Jersey? to be held hostage to every single com- would have held up funding of all such The real question is who will actually plaint in this town due to fear of litiga- projects in the state pending review by a benefit the most from the reactivation? tion? What’s next Westfield? special commission. It’s not the taxpayers, who are footing the Wake up, members of the BOE; you Obviously many of our leaders in Tren- bill, or the homeowners whose property were elected to thoughtfully pursue solu- ton realize there is something amiss with values will be lost, or the commuters who tions to problems that benefit the commu- the resurgence of rail freight service in NJ will sit on Route 22 waiting for the train nity as a whole, not to have a knee-jerk and are acting in the best interest of the to cross. Who then is really behind this response to one individual’s complaint. taxpayers. When the bill came up for a and how do they stand to profit? That Perhaps the voters of Westfield will have vote in the State Senate, intervention by would be a far more interesting article for their own knee-jerk response next elec- Union County power broker Raymond the paper to publish. tion day. I certainly hope so. Lesniack revised the bill so that funding James Neville Dr. Karen Schulhafer for only Union County was to be left Springfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 28, 2005 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Juvenile Detention Center Ills Have Continued for Years As early as January 1998 the JJC, Juve- board of freeholders dated January 28, nile Justice Commission, had sent a letter 2003 stated “Conditions at the facility to then County Manager Michael LaPolla warrant a referral to the Department of citing the conditions that youth offenders Human Services” to determine whether were being held under at the Union County conditions at the facility meet the “abuse/ Juvenile Detention Center. The letter called neglect criteria.” The letter from the Act- for action to be taken regarding over- ing Attorney General sent on April 3 of crowding, rodent infestation caused by the 2003 demanded once again that the county children being served meals in their rooms, discontinue the practice of “splitting,” and keeping the children locked in their yet about a month later, when Eddie rooms for extended periods of time, which Sinclair was admitted to the center on Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times was the result of “splitting” the youths into Mother’s Day, May 10, he committed PARTY DOLLS… The Summer Concert Series, held each Thursday at the groups and allowing them out into the suicide when left alone in his room. His Village Green in Scotch Plains, hosted the Party Dolls last week. common area a group at a time. roommates were permitted out of the room Six weeks later Frank Guzzo, the Di- when it was time for their “split,” but Sinclair School Supplies Sought For Homeless Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times rector of the Department of Human Ser- had been placed in a 24-hour lock down, TAMAQUES BROWNIES… Brownies of Tamaques Troop No. 503 visit the vices for Union County, reported in writ- only permitted out of his room for limited WESTFIELD – The Greater Union County Association of Realtors is seeking office of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times July 21 to ing that “resident meals are served on the purposes, which was also a violation. new and gently-used school supplies for distribution to the homeless or those in need. learn how newspapers are made. They learned the five Ws of writing: Who, What, facility’s main floor, steps have been taken At a recent Freeholder meeting earlier The drive extends through August 18. Needed items include pencils, pens, markers, When, Where and Why, plus understood their most important tool is their brain. to increase the amount of time youth are this month, the board approved the fi- crayons, rulers, scissors, glue sticks, tape, erasers, loose-leaf paper, folders, binders, out of their rooms.” Mr. Guzzo’s letter nancing of the new Juvenile Detention zipper pouches and book bags. Recipients of the articles are St. Joseph’s in Elizabeth, further stated that the “county has a stra- Center to be erected in Linden. What the Plainfield Area Y, the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, the Did Honolulu Trip Teach County tegic plan in place to construct a new took so long? What didn’t these people Interfaith Council, the Salvation Army, the United Way of Union County and other facility” and also a short term plan to understand? Did it take the death of a local community programs assisting the less fortunate. address issues that contribute to over- teenager and now the lawsuit which is All items may be brought to the Realtor Association offices at 767 Central Avenue Officials About Budgets & Taxes? crowding. following to motivate them? Why are the in Westfield, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information, Last week, five freeholders, our “ap- hadn’t heard or seen a word written about Two-and-a-half years later, in June of letter writers, who obviously stretched please call (908) 232-9000. pointed” County Manager, who happens it up until I read about it in a local paper, 2000, the JJC sent another letter to Frank the truth about changes at the center, still to be State Senator Raymond Lesniak’s so I checked out the county website to Guzzo advising the detention center to employed? Did they take it upon them- nephew, and our trusty clerk of the board, find some public information about it. discontinue feeding youths in their rooms selves or were they directed to embellish who runs the office that wracked up nine But, there were no press releases regard- and discontinue the practice of “split- or misrepresent the improvements at the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) coming the upcoming delegation being sent to ting.” The letter also required that the center, and if so, by who? It appears plaints and has been placed on the state’s Honolulu; no information as to why they detention center was to notify JJC’s Com- doubtful that anyone will be held ac- “Matrix” list three times to be watched needed to attend this conference, and no pliance Monitoring Unit of all critical countable for the deplorable conditions closely to make sure the county complies pictures of freeholders doing the hula incidents as required by the Manual of that these children have endured. No with the law, traveled to lovely Honolulu, with the locals. I also searched the county’s Standards. It seems that the detention municipality in Union County has been Hawaii on the taxpayers’ dime. 2004 and 2005 resolutions and found no center had failed to notify JJC of three spared the wrath of drug abuse by teens; That’s a silly saying, isn’t it? You can’t official authorization for the trip. suicide attempts between February and Eddie Sinclair could have been anyone’s even make a phone call for a dime any- Since our taxes have gone up 50 per- May of 2000. child. He could have been from Summit, more. The sad reality is that this Hawaiian cent in the past five years and the county Over the course of the next three years, New Providence, Westfield or Fanwood. vacation had to have cost Union County budget has gone over the $400 million letters between the JJC and the county It is time that we acknowledge this fact taxpayers thousands. mark, I hope this conference taught these went back and forth and back and forth and take an interest in how our juvenile I was curious about this trip, since I county officials a thing or two about what with the county written a letter by the offenders are treated. To read the chro- they are doing wrong and how to imple- New Jersey State Attorney General jointly nological report from the JJC, please visit ment desperately needed changes to fix with the JJC. Each letter called for the end www.childadvocate.state.nj.us/down- CLASSIFIEDS the problems, but Mai pa’a kou hanu. Or of the practice of “splitting” as well as loads/es_report.pdf and weigh the facts as we say in Union County, “don’t hold serving meals to the children in their for yourself. Buy & Sell on the Net your breath.” rooms, and each letter from the county Patricia Quattrocchi goleader.com Tina Renna reported that the practices would be dis- Garwood, GOP Cranford continued. Freeholder Candidate One letter to the chairwoman of the

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Douglas Schembs, Jr., Secretary; Jef- CHRISTIMAS GIFT…The Westfield Area “Y”’s Men’s Club presents a $5,000 Employed by FEDEX, Mr. Ryan is frey Broadwell, Treasurer; William check from the club’s 2004 Christmas tree sale to former Westfield resident a volunteer firefighter in Westfield, as Doyle, Tail Twister, and Carl Villane Ravenell Williams, 4th of Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA. Pictured, from left to well as a member of the Knights of and Robert Schwarz, Directors. right, are: Standing, Mr. Williams, Tim Grom, Club Treasurer Dave Ciarrocca, Columbus and a Boy Scout leader, A service organization with close to EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS…Westfield Police Explorers Jason Kealy, Jo- presenting check; Steve Murphy, Club Secretary Dave Wright, Frank Gaglioti also in Westfield. His wife, Alberta 1.4 million members in 193 countries seph Ridings and Megan Valenti, left to right, are pictured at their July 1 graduation and Club President Jay Russell, and seated, Dominic DiGiorgio, Club First Vice Capria-Ryan, sponsored him for mem- and geographic areas, the International from the one-week Morris County Police Explorer Academy program. Sponsored President Bill Scott, Steve Suriano and Paul Zimmerman. bership in the Lions Club. Association of Lions Clubs addresses locally by the Westfield Police Department, the program is designed to introduce Mr. Keenan is Director of the Eliza- needs that challenge communities youth to a career in law enforcement. Shown with them is Westfield Police Officer beth Public Library and a member of around the world. Lions tackle issues Jason Rodger who, with fellow Westfield officer Frank Ricci, serve as advisors. Men’s Club Gives Donation the Rotary Club and Masons. 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(CSE), representing a portion of the Pocono Mountains, it was the first velopment Center recently earned “Our physical, occupational and money raised through its 2004 Christ- YMCA camp to accept children of all FSO Relaxation Evenings accreditation from the National Asso- speech therapists work closely with mas tree sale. The contribution to the ethnic groups, races, economic back- ciation for the Education of Young the educators to provide consulta- Dingmans Ferry, Pa. camp fulfills a grounds, religions and nationalities. WESTFIELD – Parents or and support. Parents may attend ei- Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s lead- tive and therapeutic services to chil- portion of a pledge made to CSE’s $4 Nestled around Nichecronk Lake caregivers raising a child with special ther or both parts of the evening. ing organization of early childhood dren as needed. Therapeutic and million capital fundraising campaign. on 1,100 forested acres, CSE offers emotional and behavioral needs are These activities are free, but the professionals. early intervention services are also Mr. Russell observed, “In the year-long programs that emphasize invited to enjoy some relaxation time organization requests that individu- “We’re proud to be accredited by available for children three years 1960s, a group of our members built the values of caring, honesty, respect with the Family Support Organiza- als call Vickie, Kathy or Gail in NAEYC, and recognized for our of age and younger through our the Y’s Men Cabin at the camp, and and responsibility. For information tion (FSO) of Union County, located advance at (908) 789-7625 if they commitment to reaching the highest Early Intervention Program,” she over the years we have refurbished on the CSE summer camp program, at 137 Elmer Street in Westfield. plan to attend. professional standards and provid- added. it. The camp’s Powell Pavilion was please call (570) 828-2329 or visit On Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. The FSO is state-contracted to ing quality, family-focused ser- The Arc also provides an array of built in honor of the late Ernie www.campspeersymca.org. through August 30, parents will have help families struggling to raise chil- vices,” said Frank Caragher, Execu- services and support programs to Powell, who was a Westfield Area Founded in 1947, the Westfield Area an opportunity to learn and practice dren with special emotional needs, tive Director of The Arc of Union over 700 children and adults with ‘Y’’s Men’s Club member for more “Y”’s Men’s Club has raised more “Mindfulness,” a form of meditation. by way of support, education and County. developmental disabilities, includ- than 40 years.” than $2 million for community chari- Beginners and those experienced in advocacy. 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You can reflect on its Children’s Specialized Hospital’s wish nuts in Westfield, which allows Alex to social change ever devised. So simple value by walking over to the recently list. The system is used for therapy come to the establishment every Satur- in theory. So difficult to stick with. landscaped park area on the circle in relating to the lower leg, ankle and foot. day to pick up the extra bagels and Natural responses of self-defense and Westfield where Broad Street and Aptly named eBoy, the charity was muffins left over from the day that would revenge work against it. But it has a South Avenue intersect. The Martin begun by Alex Hodara, a Westfield normally get thrown away. genius about it – it combines the Luther King, Jr. Memorial erected High School senior. The Internet-based He then takes the leftover food to the Biblical mandate for justice, the pro- there this year and dedicated June 19 charity collected donated items to sell Plainfield YMCA Homeless Shelter on phetic tradition of protest, and one is a simple granite stone with a plaque on eBay. Proceeds from the online Sunday morning, so the people there of the most mysterious and unpopu- that reads, “He dedicated his life to auctions were presented to Children’s can have more food for breakfast. Alex lar teachings of Jesus: “If someone the ongoing struggle for racial, so- Specialized Hospital (CSH) on July 8, said, “Helping the people out is amaz- strikes you on the right cheek, turn cial, and economic justice through during a tour of the Mountainside ing, because I actually am able to meet the other also…” passive resistance and non-violent hospital and a ceremony at which the the people that I am helping and see How I wish that terrorists who action. We find it fitting that Dr. King check was presented to Children’s Spe- how happy they are when they get embrace violence also would follow be paid lasting homage so that his life LOCAL HERO…Neighbors Alex, Nicholas and Catherine Serratelli welcome cialized Hospital Foundation repre- breakfast every Sunday morning.” the example of passive resistance and work may continue not only to home hero Sean Baran, a Westfield Emergency Medical Technician, who helped sentatives. CSH provides continuous and com- rather than turn to acts of destruction inspire us today, but for generations treat injured people following the July 7 bombings in London. They made a Accompanying Alex during these prehensive care to support approxi- and murder. It is unfortunate, for ex- to come.” banner to thank him and to show their appreciation. events were fellow Westfield High mately 15,000 special needs children ample, that Eric Rudolph, who acted You can reflect these values by School students Jason Anderson, Sal and their families each year. Hospital as self-proclaimed judge and execu- attending the interfaith worship ser- Esposito and Ariel Mone. “It was services include inpatient and outpa- tioner in his bombing of abortion vice held each January on Martin Westfield Library Reveals really amazing to see how many chil- tient medical, developmental, educa- clinics, could not have chosen a more Luther King Day. Teachers and par- dren had smiles on their faces; it was tional and rehabilitative therapies. peaceful means of objection. ents can help children learn these truly an unforgettable experience,” Headquartered in Mountainside, One remarkable man who did take values by encouraging them to par- Activities for All Ages said Alex of his tour. CSH also has facilities in Fanwood, seriously non-violent resistance was ticipate in the essay and art contests On Saturday, September 10, eBoy Freehold, Hamilton, Newark, Roselle Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We do sponsored each fall by the MLK, Jr. WESTFIELD – The Westfield to stories and do an activity. will host a concert along with Z100 at Park and Toms River. CSH is an af- well to hold him and the civil rights Association. And you can support all Memorial Library is offering a vari- “Tales from the Middle Ages,” for Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, fea- filiate member of the Robert Wood movement he spearheaded in deep these efforts by donating to the Mar- ety of free programs for adults and those four years old and up, will take turing popular local bands. All pro- Johnson Health System. The Foun- respect. We do well to teach genera- tin Luther King, Jr. Association of youth this summer, including weekly place August 2 at 7 p.m. Youngsters ceeds will go to eBoy and be redi- dation is the organization that raises tions who have no memory of him to Westfield. (Reverend Leon Randall foreign films, professional perfor- will listen to fairy tales and stories of rected to other charities that need funds to support programs and ser- understand and admire his commit- at St. Luke AME Zion Church, (908) mances, lectures, computer classes knights and princesses and do a re- help. For more information about the vices at CSH. ment to civil disobedience. 233-2547 can tell you how). and children’s programs. lated activity. “ABC Bingo,” for young children who It remains one of the only com- * * * * * * * For adults, “Puzzled by the Internet pletely honorable means of protest I” will be held on Tuesday, August 2, know some letters, also will be pre- Reverend Turlington serves as Se- sented August 2 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and social change. Debate in public nior Pastor of the First Baptist from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This is a begin- forums should precede and accom- ners’ class covering basic skills such as “Mother Goose Group,” for walk- Church of Westfield, located at 170 ing toddlers up to two-and-a-half pany it, and education must accom- Elm Street. how to access websites, select a search engine, browser basic and printing. years old with a caregiver, is slated Also on August 2, the foreign film for Wednesday, August 3, from 10 to Kitchen Stories will be screened at 1 10:20 a.m. Participants will be treated Torah Center to Spotlight and 6:30 p.m. This movie follows a to rhymes, songs, movement activi- researcher for the Swedish Home Re- ties and stories. search Institute, charged with study- “Tots’ Story Time,” for those two- Disengagement From Gaza ing the kitchen habits of single men, and-a-half to three-and-a-half years old and his subject, whom he befriends and a caregiver, will be featured today, WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, Center of Portland State University. against the rules of the study. Thursday, July 28, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. August 3, the Union County Torah In addition, he served as Executive The Shakespeare Theatre of New A book discussion for youngsters Center in Westfield will host a lecture Director of Americans for a Safe Is- Jersey will present a live performance on “The Princess Test,” by Gail Carson entitled “The Disengagement from rael and of American Jewish Con- of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, the ex- Levine, will take place August 4 at Gaza: Long-Term Gain or Prescrip- gress Mid-Atlantic Region. amination of a military hero’s down- 7:30 p.m. Participants will have an tion for Disaster?” at 7:30 p.m. at the He is the founder of the Interfaith fall, on Thursday, August 4, at 7 p.m. opportunity to share their opinions center. Taskforce for America and Israel and The TGIF program will be “Eva on the book, have a snack and do an Joseph Puder, a speaker and writer currently serves as its Executive Di- Peron: Don’t Cry for Me Argentina!” activity. Children are advised to read specializing in Middle Eastern and in- rector. This discussion of the life and times or listen to the book beforehand. YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS…Westfield High School seniors, representing ternational affairs, will present the lec- The Union County Torah Center is of one of the 20th century’s most “Baby Rhyme Time,” for babies not eBoy Charity, present a check for $747 to Children’s Specialized Hospital yet walking with a caregiver, is sched- Foundation employees Sarah Scardilli and Beth Anne Myarick. Pictured, from ture, which will be open to the public. located at 418 Central Avenue. At- famous women will take place on left to right, are: Jason Anderson, Ariel Mone, Sal Esposito, Alex Hodara, who Mr. Puder has served as a flight tendees are invited to participate in a Friday, August 5, at 1:30 p.m. uled for August 5 from 10 to 10:20 founded the charity; Ms. Scardilli and Ms. Myarick. engineer in the Israeli Defense Forces respectful discussion and debate of all Several story time programs are a.m. This program features rhymes, and taught at the Middle East Studies sides of the issue following the pre- available for children. “Preschool lap bounces, songs and claps. sentation. Admission is $5. For more Story Time: 3½ to 5 Years Old” will The library is located at 550 East PERSONAL INJURY LAW information, please call the center at be held on Monday, August 1, from Broad Street. For more information First Baptist Reveals (908) 789-5252. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children will listen or to register for free adult programs, please call (908) 789-4090, visit the Preaching Series Topics library’s website at www.wmlnj.org, WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Caregivers Meeting Set Monday at St. Helen’s or stop by the library for a copy of its Church of Westfield, located at 170 quarterly newsletter. Elm Street, will continue its summer WESTFIELD – A support group Westfield. preaching series on “Jesus’ Ministry for those caring for elderly or chroni- Meetings take place on the first in Matthew” over the next two Sun- cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- non-holiday Monday of each month. days with a focus on miracles. day, August 1, at 8 p.m. in the Parish These are information and sharing The Reverend Lou Ruprecht, Min- Center of St. Helen’s Roman Catho- sessions. For more information, please College ister of Adult Education, will preach lic Church on Lambertsmill Road in call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. on the feeding of the 5000 July 31 and how Jesus walked on water August 7, Admissions when Communion will be served. Church member Jane Tsai, on piano, and her daughter, Kelly Yang, on the Consulting flute, will provide the entire musical support for these services. In addition, Get the competitive each week a congregation member will Westfield Memorial Library: August 2005 Events advantage from a top share a story about a meaningful piece college “insider” of Christian music, and congregants will hear or sing the piece discussed. ADULT PROGRAMS Services begin at 10 a.m. and all Aug 2 & 9 at 10:00 AM Computer Class: Puzzled by the Internet I Amy Satin are welcome. For more information, Aug 2 at 1:00 & 6:30 PM Foreign Film: Kitchen Stories please call (908) 233-2278 or email Aug 4 at 7:00 PM Theater: Coriolanus by William Shakespeare • Harvard Law Graduate [email protected]. Aug 5 at 1:30 PM TGIF: Eva Perone • Director, Colgate University Certified Trial Attorney Aug 9 at 1:00 & 6:30 PM Foreign Film: Magdalene Sisters Board of Directors Rabbi to Give Lecture Aug 11 at 7:00 PM Theater: London Assurance • Colgate Alumni Admissions by Dion Boucicault Representative www.JonBramnick.com On Jewish Customs Aug 12 at 1:30 PM TGIF: Silent Film Fest WESTFIELD – The second in a Aug 16 & 23 at 10:00 AM Computer Class: Puzzled by the Internet II 908.317.2826 series of four lectures on “The Holy Aug 19 at 1:30 PM TGIF: Mammal Mania! Bring the kids. [email protected] Temples: What They Mean to Us Today” will be offered on Tuesday, CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS August 2, at 8 p.m. at the Union Aug 1 & 8 at 10:00 AM Preschool Storytime (3½-5 yrs) County Torah Center in Westfield. Aug 2 & 9 at 7:00 PM Tales from the Middle Ages (4 yrs.+) Call or visit “Modern Customs From Temple Aug 2 at 10:00 AM ABC Bingo (young children) Times” will be the topic of this in- Aug 3 & 10 at 10:00 AM Mother Goose Group (up to 2½)* stallment. Rabbi Mitchell Bomrind the community will be the presenter. Participants will Aug 4 & 11 at 10:00 AM Tots’ Storytime (2½-3½ yrs.)* nearest you learn customs and traditions prac- Aug 4 at 7:30 PM Book Discussion: The Princess Test ticed today that emanate from the Aug 5 & 9 at 10:00 AM Baby Rhyme Time (babies)* for information destruction of the temples, such as Aug 12 at 10:00 AM Color and Shape Bingo (young children) why a glass is broken at a wedding Aug 13 Summer Reading Program Ends on educational and why black is a sign of mourning. Aug 17 at 3:00 PM T-shirt Design seminars and events The series is part of the summer *caregiver must attend session of the center’s Jewish Literacy Program. There is a $10 suggested Free to Westfield Memorial Library cardholders. Call for further information. donation for each lecture in the series. 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 The Torah Center is located at 418 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org Central Avenue. 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PUBLICATION Dr. Muriel Ramsden, 85, Was Professor; Michael Gibson, 60, Was Orchestrator Former President of SP-F School Board – Obituaries – For Many Stage Shows and Hit Film Dr. Muriel Holden Ramsden, 85, of member of the American Chemical Award-winning orchestrator Known for his collaborations with Tinton Falls passed away on Sunday, Society, Phi Beta Kappa and the Michael Gibson, 60, a Scotch Plains the songwriting team of John Kander July 24. American Association of Retired Per- Herbert Irion, 80, Realtor and Salesman; resident known for his three-decade and Fred Ebb, Mr. Gibson had been Born in Pittsfield, Mass., she had sons. career of stage and movie work, died preparing a program of symphonic lived in Scotch Plains and Toms River She was a strong supporter of the Was Active With FUMC and YMCA of lung cancer on Friday, July 15, at works by the duo at the time of his before moving to Tinton Falls a year Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, was Compassionate Care Hospice at St. death, and also was preparing to or- and a half ago. active in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Herbert J. “Bud” Irion, 80, of Ster- birthday in 1943. He served behind Clare’s Hospital in Dover. chestrate a project with Chita Rivera. Dr. Ramsden had worked for Scholarship Fund and also was an ling, Va. died on Sunday, July 10, at the lines in England, France, Lux- Born and raised in Wilmington, He had performed with or written Dupont’s film division from 1947 to avid bridge player. his home. embourg and Germany. Del., Mr. Gibson moved to Scotch for a legion of stage, screen and mu- 1953, and also had been a Professor Surviving are her husband of 59 Born in Stamford, Conn., he had He received a Master of Business Plains in 1992. He attended Harvard sic luminaries, including the Andrew of chemistry at Union County Col- years, Hugh E. Ramsden; three sons, been a resident of Fanwood and Administration degree from Syra- University and the Berklee School of Sisters, Lauren Bacall, Tony Bennett, lege from 1968 until retiring in 1990. Geoffrey Ramsden of Kansas City, Westfield for 30 years, cuse University in 1952. Music in Boston. B.B. King, the Boston Pops, Cab A graduate of Holyoke High Mo., Douglas Ramsden of Beckley, starting in 1942. Surviving are his wife, He orchestrated over 100 shows Calloway, Carol Channing, Judy Gar- School, where she was valedictorian, W. Va. and Keith Ramsden of Mr. Irion had worked Charlotte Epps Irion; spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway land, Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Dr. Ramsden received her Bachelor Wyckoff, N.J., and her six grandchil- as a salesman for the three daughters, Susan and regional theater productions, and Bernadette Peters, Tito Puente, of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke dren, Harrison, Taryn, Christopher, Pierce Glass Company of Irion, Barbara Sawyer was twice nominated for a Tony Debbie Reynolds, Diana Ross and College in 1942, her Master of Arts Jennifer, Steven and Emily. Westfield and as a realtor and Margaret Brown; a Award. He also earned several Drama John Travolta, among many others. degree from Wellesley College in A funeral service was held yester- with Barrett & Crain Inc. son, Robert Irion, and Desk awards and nominations. Surviving are his wife, Ellen 1944 and her Doctoral degree in Or- day, Wednesday, July 27, at the Ely of Mountainside. In 1972, four grandchildren. His résumé additionally included a Gibson; a son, Andrew Gibson of ganic and Polymer Chemistry from Funeral Home in Neptune. he bought a farm supply Services and interment nine-year stint as orchestrator for the Scotch Plains; his parents, Peg and Massachusetts Institute of Technol- In lieu of flowers, donations to the and hardware store in will take place on Satur- Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Hoot Gibson of Elsmere, Del.; two ogy in 1947. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship North Ferrisburgh, Vt., day, August 20, in North Bailey Circus, as well as other sisters, Mary Matterer of Newark, Dr. Ramsden was a former Presi- Foundation, P.O. Box 123, Fanwood, where he lived until last Ferrisburgh, Vt. projects. Del. and Kathy Dougherty of dent of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood N.J. 07023 would be appreciated. year. Herbert J. Irion Arrangements are by Mr. Gibson’s talents were reflected Wilmington, Del., and a brother, Board of Education. She also was a July 28, 2005 He was an active mem- the Adams-Green Fu- in such stage shows as Anything Goes, David Gibson of Wilmington. ber of the First United Methodist neral Home in Herndon, Va. The Boy From Oz, Cabaret, Kiss of A private service has been held for Church in Westfield and the Westfield Memorial contributions may be the Spider Woman, My One and Only, the family, and a public memorial is YMCA. made to the First United Methodist Steel Pier, Woman of the Year and being planned in New York City. Mr. Sherr to Share History Mr. Irion attended Westfield High Church, One East Broad Street, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- School and enlisted in the United Westfield 07090. He co-orchestrated the musical All butions may be made to the Compas- States Army one day after his 18th July 28, 2005 Shook Up, which is currently on sionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Of Health Department Broadway. Hospital, in care of St. Clare’s Foun- Mr. Gibson also served as orches- dation, 75 Bloomfield Avenue, WESTFIELD – Robert Sherr, Di- mandated programs and services, Mr. trator of the 1978 film Grease, the Denville, N.J. 07834. rector of Health for the Westfield Sherr will explain how the health More Community/Education soundtrack of which went platinum. July 28, 2005 Regional Health Department, will department cooperates with the towns be the guest speaker at the First and boroughs under contract in pro- Wednesday Luncheon of the viding many local services. Marlene Kunicky, 66, Was Art Teacher; Westfield Historical Society at noon Vital Statistics, adult health ser- Daisy-Brownie Dance Leads on August 3 at B.G. Fields Restau- vices, swimming pool inspections, Graduated From Newark State College rant, located at 560 Springfield Av- blood pressure checks, rabies clinics To Donations For Needy Marlene K. Habedank Kunicky, Jessalyn Brodie of Scotch Plains, enue in Westfield. for dogs and cats, health education 66, of Westfield died on Friday, and a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. Sherr will discuss some of the programs, flu shots and child health WESTFIELD – Jefferson Elemen- hairbrushes, 195 toothbrushes and July 22, at her home. Jason and Valerie Kunicky of history (records go back to the early clinics are just a few of the many tary School Brownie Troop No. 766 various other items. Born in Orange, she resided in Wilmington, Del. 1800s) of services, regulations and services the department offers. from Westfield recently hosted the These items have been donated to Westfield for the last 33 years. A memorial service was held yes- responsibilities of the Westfield Re- In recent years, the danger of the Annual Westfield Daisy-Brownie the Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison, During the 1960s, Mrs. Kunicky terday, Wednesday, July 27, at the gional Health Department. West Nile Virus and the threat of bio- Dance at their school for over 240 girls a shelter operated by Catholic Chari- had been an art teacher in the South First Baptist Church of South In addition to Westfield, the de- terrorism have both had a profound in kindergarten through third grade. ties, and 14 baby sleepers were do- Plainfield school system. Plainfield. partment presently provides public impact on the health department and Featuring the theme “Sleepover nated to Newborns in Need in She graduated from Newark State Arrangements were under the di- health services by contract to the bor- municipal services, as they have had Party,” the event was designed as a Plainfield. College with a Bachelor of Arts rection of the Gray Funeral Home, oughs of Fanwood, Garwood, to respond to and investigate numer- way for the youngsters to have fun The troops in attendance included degree in Fine Arts and Education. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Mountainside, Roselle Park and New ous calls received by the department. while helping those less fortunate. Jefferson School Daisy Troop Nos. She was predeceased by her hus- Memorial donations may be made Providence and the Township of Regular attendees of the luncheon The girls, who came in their pajamas, 473 and 482 and Brownie Troop Nos. band of 31 years, Stephen J. to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Springfield, covering a population of will be contacted by a telephone com- decorated pillowcases, had their nails 879, 986, 251 and 766; Tamaques Kunicky, on April 27, 1997. Box 356, Westfield 07091. over 86,000 residents. mittee of the Society to verify their done and got tattoos applied by older Elementary School Daisy Troop No. Surviving are a daughter, July 28, 2005 In addition to supplementing many reservations. Space permitting, oth- scouts from Jefferson Junior Troop 604 and Brownie Troop No. 559; of the services provided by Union ers also may attend. Interested indi- No. 697. They also learned dances McKinley Elementary School Daisy County, as well as following state viduals are asked to call (908) 233- while a disk jockey played tunes. Troop No. 430; Wilson Elementary Vendors, Volunteers Sought 2930 by noon on Monday, August 1. Each troop donated a set of paja- School Brownie Troop Nos. 154, 360, Prayer to mas and slippers, and each girl do- 358, 445, 813 and 67; Franklin El- The Blessed Virgin Enrichment Ctr. Annex nated either a new toothbrush or hair- ementary School Brownie Troop Nos. For 10th Fanny Wood Day brush. Over 400 items were collected, 913 and 302, and Washington Brownie PRAYER TO THE BLESSED To Host Comm. School including 18 sets of pajamas, 155 Troop Nos. 769, 656, 803 and 298. FANWOOD – The Fanny Wood of multiple contests being scheduled VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Day Committee has announced that throughout the day. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Plains-Fanwood school board has the 10th Annual Fanny Wood Day The Cougar Car Club will host an Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of designated The Enrichment Center celebration will be held on Sunday, exhibition of classic automobiles in the heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Annex as the new provider of Com- October 2, from noon to 5 p.m. Fanwood Train Station parking lot along of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist munity Education for the 2005-2006 Chaired by Fanwood Councilwoman South Avenue. Anyone wishing to dis- me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the school year. The Enrichment Center Donna Dolce and Jennifer Ricci, Ex- play a car may call (908) 889-1709. Sea, help me show me herein, you Annex is a non-profit company headed ecutive Director of The Chelsea at “An ad journal with a complete list- are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, by Elaine Sigal. Fanwood, the committee includes rep- ing of the day’s events and information Mother of God, Queen of Heaven All classes will still be offered in resentatives from the Fanwood Public about some of Fanwood’s local busi- and Earth! I humbly beseech you the Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools. Works and police departments, plus a nesses and supporters will be mailed to from the bottom of my heart to Classes for students in kindergarten number of local volunteers, some of each household in early September. We succor me in this necessity. There through grade 12 will be taught by whom have been involved since the encourage everyone to set aside Octo- are none that can withstand your state certified teachers with a maxi- first Fanny Wood Day in 1996. ber 2 and join us downtown to honor power. Oh, show me herein you are mum class size of eight students. Adult The committee has been soliciting Fanwood’s legendary first lady, and to my mother. Oh Mary, conceived classes will run in the evenings. Semi- various vendors who, along with local celebrate Fanwood’s 110th birthday,” without sin, pray for us who have nars and trips are also planned. merchants, will have stands featuring stated Councilwoman Dolce. recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I The Community School will in- food, crafts and other items along Anyone interested in volunteering place this cause in your hands (3X). crease its offerings greatly both for Martine and South Avenues. Local at the event may call Ms. Dolce at Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- children and for adults. nonprofit organizations and profes- (908) 889-6072. The rain date is the lems, light all roads so that I can A new program brochure will be sionals also will be on hand to provide following Sunday, October 9. attain my goal. You who gave me mailed to all residents of Scotch information and services. Vendors in- Recreation Department the divine gift to forgive and forget Plains and Fanwood in August. terested in reserving a spot should call all evil against me and that in all (908) 322-2350. Mrs. Sigal is looking for input from FUN FOR ALL…Members of Jefferson Elementary School Brownie Troop No. To Sponsor Three Trips instances in my life you are with the community. The new website Once again, a special area will be 766 of Westfield are pictured at the Annual Westfield Daisy-Brownie Dance that designated for children, with rides and WESTFIELD – The Westfield Rec- me. I want in this short prayer to for the Community School, they hosted. The girls enjoyed fun activities while also donating items for reation Department will sponsor three thank you for the things as you disadvantaged people. entertainment. A disk jockey will pro- TheEnrichmentCenterAnnex.com, vide music and broadcast the results trips, beginning with one on Wednes- confirm once again that I never will be up and running by August. day, August 10, to see the New York want to be separated from you in Programming will be offered after Liberty battle the Los Angeles Sparks at eternal glory. Thank you for your school and during evenings, and Red Cross Chapter Warns TV34 to Broadcast 7:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. mercy towards me and mine. The the pricing structure will be simi- The bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. The $49 person must say this prayer three lar to 2004-2005 prices. SPFHS Graduation per person cost includes a food voucher. consecutive days. After three days, Please call the new Scotch Plains- Of Severe Blood Shortages SCOTCH PLAINS – TV34 has There will be a trip on Friday, August the request will be granted. This Fanwood Community School num- announced that it will broadcast 12, to Yankee Stadium to see the New prayer must be published after the ber, (908) 654-8878, to speak with COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- inventories include groups cancel- the 2005 Scotch Plains-Fanwood York Yankees play the Texas Rangers. favor is granted. A.M.P. Mrs. Sigal about courses. ter of the American Red Cross, which ing drives and donors missing ap- High School commencement at The bus will depart at 3:30 p.m., with serves 22 municipalities including pointments. There also are fewer the following times: the game starting at 7:05 p.m. The cost Fanwood, Scotch Plains and drives during summer because Monday at 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and is $66 per person. Garwood, and the Blood Center of schools are closed, community 8 p.m.; Tuesday at 8 a.m., 4 p.m., On Thursday, September 1, the de- Hillside Cemetery New Jersey are reporting a severe groups don’t meet and corporations 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Wednesday at partment will run a trip to Shea Sta- shortage of blood throughout the plan for a lighter schedule due to 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; dium to see the Mets play the Philadel- state of New Jersey. employee vacations. To meet needs, Thursday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m. phia Phillies at 1:05 p.m. The bus will Churches, organizations and com- the state is importing blood from and 6 p.m.; Friday at 8 a.m., 4 p.m. depart at 11 a.m. and the cost is $56. Scotch Plains panies willing to hold blood drives other areas of the country. and 8 p.m.; Saturday at 12 p.m., 2 All trips will depart from the Westfield are urged to help, and community To schedule a blood drive, or to p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., and Municipal Building, located at 425 East members in good health are asked to make an appointment to donate Sunday at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Broad Street. Tickets are limited, so 908.756.1729 donate blood to help meet the blood, please contact Victor Webb of and 10 p.m. early reservations are encouraged. For further information, please call the Rec- www.hillsidecemetery.com region’s needs. the American Red Cross Tri-County Copies are available at the high Blood centers throughout the state Chapter at (908) 756-6414 or school’s main office at $23 for reation Department at (908) 789-4080 report the primary reasons for low [email protected]. VHS and $28 for DVD. or visit www.westfieldnj.net/townhall/ recreation on the Internet. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 28, 2005 Page 9 Concepts & Thought Park School Principal Lisa Rebimbas Reveals List of Honor Roll Students SCOTCH PLAINS – The Distin- Angelica Ewaska Alissa Ricci Michael Buro Nicole Mineo Kimberly Federico Carl Rosen Christina Capece Lester Nare guished and Regular Honor Rolls at Morgan Foxton Anne Rubin 8th Grade Distinguished: Donald Cejovic Saxony Nielsen Park Middle School in Scotch Plains Benjamin Gecthman Brahian Sanchez Elaine Chan Erin O’Brien Amanda Hanna Munehiro(Morris) Sato 23 Pupils Gillian Clark Kerry Plante have been revealed by Principal Lisa John Howarth Kevin Schmidt Kerilyn Bartley Karthik Krishna Kumar Thomas Cristiani Brianna Provenzano Rebimbas for the fourth marking pe- Evan Hubbard Rachel Siegel Kristyn Berger Thomas Leong Joseph Del Prete Charles Ringel Danya Jacobs Salvatore Spadaro Terry Bustos Jordan Metsky Tyler Della Badia Matthew Ritsko riod of the 2004-2005 term. Priyanka Kamath Shane Squier Caitlin Campbell Anne O’Halloran Kaitlyn Denker Philip Rivera To qualify for the Distinguished Gregory Kashmer Bartosz Stawicki Michelle Carroll Andrew Pansulla Nicole Desando Christine Rocha Honor Roll, students must earn A’s in Lauren Katz Sarah-Elis Stein Elizabeth Chen Petros Petridis Ashley Deshields Daniel Rodriguez Sarah Lazarus ElizabethStranzenbach Michelle Conway Kathryn Powell John Domanski Christina Romagnano all subjects. For the Regular Honor Kathleen Leeper Elizabeth Tenzer Michael Ferrara Christine Ruggieri Rebecca Dorilus Lawrence Rosello Roll, pupils must earn A’s and B’s in Daniel Lesce Connor Thompson Nathan Ghabour Danielle Sette Alexander Ebeling Philip Rosenkrantz Edward Logie Rose Thompson Emily Katz Christian Speck Josef Ellis Derek Sands major subjects such as mathematics, Taryn Luby James Tsipas Allison Killeen Brittney Veeck Gage Flippen Sarah Schaible science, social studies, language arts Jonathan Vanderwiel Eric Williams Lila Gallman Samantha Schuster David Gigiel Alessandra Scott and reading, and no grade lower than Matthew Graziano Kimberly Shelus a C in other subjects. 7th Grade Distinguished: 8th Grade Regular: Elisabeth Greenberg Evan Silverman Colin Grimm Jessica Slegowski OH HAPPY DAY…Left to right, Steven B. of Westfield, Matthew S. of 30 Pupils 68 Pupils Alison Haggan Kevin Spaeth Roselle, Daniel S. of Roselle, Victor H. of Westfield and Tom H. of Westfield 6th Grade Distinguished: Stephanie Baier Nivedita Malik Alison Acevedo Sean Lockier Kristina Kalkstein Samuel Stamler will stay friends forever! They all graduated from The Children’s Institute 47 Pupils Stephanie Baliko Kimberly Many Christoph Bauer Valerie Luby Courtney Kolb Sara Stanton of Westfield on June 22. Andrea Barone Nicole Ostrowski Kristin Betau Jenna McGarry Paul Koprowski Blake Vanbuskirk Brie Adamczyk Brendan Farrell Rachel Blom Renata Pacaja Arielle Brown Matthew McQuoid Jonathan Kosenick Chang Yaramothu Bria Barnes Tessa Felegy Alessandri Bubnov Jason Pearl Ryan Brown Liana Messina Rebecca Lipke Sarah Yi Lauren Berk Elena Haggan Sarah Canfield Kerry Pierce Michael Bumiller Kaitlyn Mills Roger Liu Rachel Young Elle Bernardo Peter Huether Sophie Chou Morgan Puleo Micaela Jo Bernardo Emma Kelly Charles Cummings, IV Shannon Reimers Christina Bobyack Matthew Kersey Aditya Dahiya Lauren Rosenthal Erin Brown Richard Krema Robert Frazee Stephen Scannell Laura Bruce Kenneth Lee Jennifer Geoghegan Christopher J. Smith Meghan Bruckman Anna Leistikow Melissa Goldberg Aleksandra Szczuka Lauren Buckley Alexa Levy Daniel Herczak Devra Traiman Santino Butler Conor Lockier Lauren Hirschhorn Andrew Van Haasteren Micael Canicosa Brianna Mahoney Kimberly Wenson Allison Zimmermann Joanna Carroll Alexandria Nychay Marianna Caruso-Gilbert Tyler Palkoski Robert Cerchio Benjamin Parisi 7th Grade Regular: Rachel Chan Hyun-Jin Park Hayley Cornwell Alexandra Pearl 51 Pupils Jennifer Cua Stephanie Robak Nikki Appezzato Matthew Greaney Meghan Cunningham Danielle Schweizer Ulises Barros Noorene Helm Matthew D’apuzzo Harmeet Sohal Charles Beelitz Madeline Holt Meredith Davis Michael Spaeth Remy Bernardo Joseph Kaiser Paige Della Badia Allison Staniec Jack Bouchakjian William Kaiserman Rachel Dolan Rory Szeto Rebecca Brand Zachary Koch Alyssa Young Karolyn Buckridee Leigh Kwasny Colleen Campbell Michelene Lambros Timothy Carroll Erin Lewis 6th Grade Regular: Zaria Combs Samantha Mannino Dionysos Curry Jr Ryan Mcternan 61 Pupils Joseph D’auria Harrison Millings Kimberley Agbo Vidhan Malik Alexander Davis William Muirhead GROWING GAINS...Westfield High School student Chris Engel participated Stephanie Bauman David Mandala Brian Dempsey Marguerite Murad Kyle Berwick Melissa Mckenna Jack Diaz Richard Murray in the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agrigulture at Clemson Jerry Bi Jake Merlo Adam Dibattista Brendon Pierce University in June. The week-long program promotes the scientific world of Gregory Budis Adam Monzella Vangelis Dimopoulos Allison Prestridge agriculture and career possibilities in agriculture and natural resources. Pic- Toni-Ann Capece Folaranmi Ogunfemi Marisa Dolan Cory Rickmers tured, left to right, are: Dean Calvin Schoulties of Clemson University’s College Christophe Cerchio Jennifer Palumbo Tara Dorilus Monica Rodriguez Elizabeth Churaman Lindsay Payne Brian Dunn Richard Shevlin of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Chris Engel and SC Agricultural Jacqueline Close David Pinkowski Robert Evans Theres Sigona Commissioner Hugh Weathers. Nicole Danik Miles Pitre Nigel Fung-A-Fat Courtney Smeltzer Desli Demarscio Ananth Rao Katrina Gans Gerard Smithwrick D’andra Drewitt Adam Redfield Adriana Gerritsen Thomas Strowe Erik Ekstrand Nicole Reed Matthew Glassett Ashante Taylor-Cox Marc Henry Estriplet II Brittany Reilly Adam Terry Paparatto, Steenberg Graduate From the Oak Knoll School AREA – Domenica Paparatto of Northeastern, and John Caroll. Mountainside and Laura Steenberg The daughter of Russell Steenberg of Westfield are among the 57 recent and Patricia Colbert, Laura will at- graduates of Oak Knoll School of the tend Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. Holy Child in Summit. A member of the Oak Knoll school Michelle Regg Receives community since kindergarten, Domenica was a member of the con- SP Lions Scholarship cert choir, yearbook, tennis team, and SCOTCH PLAINS – Michelle Conduct Review Board during her Regg, a resident of Scotch Plains and high school years. She held elected a June graduate of Scotch Plains- offices that included Class Vice Presi- Fanwood High School (SPFHS), was OAK KNOLL GRADUATES…Local residents Domenica Paparatto of LITTLE OPERA COMPANY SCHOLARSHPS AWARDED…The Little dent and Campus Ministry Repre- recently awarded the $1000 Grausso/ Mountainside, front, and Laura Steenberg of Westfield are among the 57 recent Opera Company (LOC) of New Jersey, a division of the New Jersey Workshop sentative. Domenica also volunteered Bendel Memorial Scholarship from graduates of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit. for the Arts (NJWA), presented scholarships to five young women at an the Scotch Plains Lions Club. The awards ceremony held on June 28 at the NJWA facility at 150-152 East Broad with the Community FoodBank of Street in Westfield. Valerie Pineda, President and co-founder of the LOC, New Jersey, BRIDGES and the Su- scholarship is presented in memory of whose mission is to create new artists and audiences for the art of opera, san G. Komen Breast Cancer Foun- two leaders of the Scotch Plains Lions presented scholarships to the graduating seniors. These LOC members were dation. Domenica was also a member Club, Norm Bendel and Tony Grausso. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. selected for years of participation in fully staged operas, on stage or behind the of the Cum Laude Society. The scholarship was awarded to scenes. They were also recognized for their devotion to community service. Domenica, the daughter of Vincent Michelle at a meeting of the Lions “25 Years Experience” Pictured above, from left to right, are: Marie Samson, Willa Schaefer, Hillary and Rosemary Paparatto, will attend Club on June 9 and had previously Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Nicoll, Melissa Pantojan, Emily Sheehan and Mrs. Pineda. Drew University in Madison. been announced at the SPFHS Laura was a member of the JV field Awards Assembly in May. hockey team, the varsity softball team, This scholarship is awarded annu- FAMILY LAW Township Teens Are Selected the Ensemble, a select group of sing- ally to a SPFHS senior who plans to ers, and the concert choir, serving as attend college. Preference is given to · Divorce · Domestic Violence To Attend Youth Conference Vice President during her senior year. a student who has demonstrated in- · Custody · Child Support As a participant in the school musical volvement in community service, es- SCOTCH PLAINS — Township on how to inspire others and to serve as productions, she served as a produc- pecially those causes dedicated to the blind and visually impaired. teenagers, Matthew Linensberg and youth leaders in their local communi- tion manager and conducted set build- · DWI · Criminal Defense Devang Patel, will represent New Jer- ties, exemplifying the remarkable abil- ing. She was a three-year cast mem- The Scotch Plains Lions Club is part sey at the 50th Anniversary March of ity that young people have to make a ber and two-year crew member. of the International Association of Li- · Business Disputes · Commercial Litigation ons Clubs, a service organization with Dimes National Youth Conference: positive difference in the effort to save A Girl Scout Gold and Silver Award Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor “Saving Babies, Building Leaders,” to babies, and help families nationwide. Winner, Laura participated in several some 1.4 million active members in be held Wednesday through Sunday, The first March of Dimes youth school service projects, which in- more than 43,000 clubs around the July 27 to 31 in Washington, D.C. program, “Teens Against Polio,” be- cluded the Community FoodBank and world. Matthew and Devang are among 10 gan in 1955 when student leaders came Campus Ministry initiatives. An honor student at SPFHS, teens selected to represent the state. together to educate their peers about Laura was a member of the Na- Michelle also participated in many ex- (908) 232-8787 Both Matthew and Devang will be the importance of receiving the polio tional Honor Society and received tracurricular activities. She addition- seniors at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High vaccine. college scholarships from Ithaca, ally worked to earn money for college, School this coming fall and have been while still devoting considerable time 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 volunteering with the March of Dimes to volunteer and community service More Education News on Pages 19, 20 & 21 activities. She will attend Boston Uni- [email protected] richardjkaplow.com for three years. The two teens organize versity in the fall. an Annual Bowl-A-Thon as a way to raise awareness about the March of Dimes mission and raise funds at the same time. Over $6,000 has been raised through the event in the past three years. The March of Dimes Youth Confer- ence is a three-day dorm experience at Georgetown University where participants will attend leadership training sessions, networking opportunities and educational programs. Seminar topics include “Careers in Not for Profit,” “Fundraising 101,” “Youth on Public Affairs” and “Your Body, Your Health, Your Future.” Students gain valuable experience

FW Student to be Published In The Apprentice Writer FANWOOD – Gaby Falco of Fanwood was selected to publish her work in the 2005 edition of The Ap- prentice Writer literary magazine. Now in its 23rd year, The Apprentice Writer publishes poems, stories, personal essays, photographs and art- work by high school students from 20 states. Some 70 works are chosen from more than 5,000 submissions. Dr. Gary Fincke, Director of the Writers’ Institute and Professor of English and creative writing at Susquehanna University, created The Apprentice Writer and oversees editorial decisions. The publication is also edited, in part, by Susquehanna students majoring in writing. Each year, 11,000 copies of the magazine are printed as a public service by The Daily Item in Sunbury, Pa. Gaby, the daughter of Steven Falco and Gail Werthwein of Fanwood, will publish a poem entitled “Come Back, Little Girl.” She submitted her work under the instruction of Candace Keller at Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 28, 2005 Page 11

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 ECKERT, 3-FOR-3, 5 RBI; VITELLI CRACKS 2-RUN HR Geeks Make the Move, Bring Down Dunellen Hotel, 20-12

By DAVID B. CORBIN Men’s Softball League at Brookside 3-for-3, with a double, scored a run Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Park in Scotch Plains on July 20. The and racked up five RBI. Bennie Sensing dissention amongst the Geeks kept their cool while the Hotel Maranzan punched two singles and a ranks of A Division leader Dunellen men were still reeling, and won the double, scored three times and had an Hotel midway through the game, second game to claim the top seed for RBI. Brian Dayton also ripped two Geeks on Call took advantage of the the playoffs. singles and a double while scoring situation and scored 13 runs in the The Geeks, who have several play- twice and recording two RBI. Pete final two innings to topple the Hotel ers in the lineup who can blast the ball Poillon poked three singles, had two men, 20-12, in the first game of a out of the ballpark, tapped 20 singles RBI and scored once. Mark Nies and double header in the Scotch Plains and three doubles. Dave Eckert went Jerry Waters each singled twice, scored once and had an RBI. Emidio Monaco poked a two-run single and scored twice. Neil Kauffman and Joe DeFabio each singled and scored twice. Rob Tumolo and John Pellazullo each David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times singled, scored once and had an RBI. STRETCHING IT A LITTLE TOO FAR…St. Joe’s Jim Parker gets gunned down at third in the first inning against St. Dunellen Hotel tacked up 19 hits, Aloysius. Parker more than made up for that, however, with brilliant defensive plays. including a two-run home run from Anthony Vitelli, Jr. who finished 2- for-3. Phil Keenan and Eric Smith PARKER’S ‘D’ SAVES ST. JOSEPH, ROTH GOES 3-FOR-3 each went 3-for-3 and scored three times while Tony Vitelli, Sr. went 3- for-3 with an RBI. Keith Getz went 2- for-2 with three RBI and Greg St. Joseph Dodges Bullet, Nips McComb yanked a two-run double while Phil Gentile and Frank Maggio each contributed two singles and Bob Chez scored twice. The Hotel men felt at home at the St. Aloysius Softball Men, 7-6 plate in the bottom of the first, scoring four runs on five singles and a By DAVID B. CORBIN runners.” singles and Bob Elmi squeaked out throwing error. Feeling the need to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both teams totaled 14 hits with St. two singles. John Simpson went 2- score early, Geek power hitter Nies With the word out that St. Joseph Aloysius ripping two triples and St. for-3, scored twice and had two RBI called out, “Come on guys! Let’s hit recently claimed bragging rights by Joe rapping two doubles. Joe’s Damon for St. Al, while Mike Michalisin and the ball down hard.” defeating St. Marks in the battle of Roth (3-for-3, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI) Tony Giannaci (1 RBI) each slapped Monaco added, “Let’s not go first-place teams in the St. Bart’s whacked both doubles while Al men a pair of singles. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times through the motions. Hit line drives.” Oldtimers Men’s Softball League, St. Balestriere (3-for-3, 2 runs scored) St. Joe combined four singles and FIRST INNING INTENSITY…Dunellen Hotel Captain, Bobby Chez, right, Highlighted by Monaco’s two-run Aloysius set its sights on toppling the and Mahoney (2-for-3, 1 run scored, looks with intensity as Phil Gentile raps a single to right in the first inning. two walks to take a 2-0 lead in the top CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 “Masters of their Domain” and nearly 1 RBI) each smacked a triple. of the first, but St. Al answered with did at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains St. Joe’s Kevin Marron had two a run when Balestriere tripled to cen- BATTILORO HRS, TRACY, MARINO TRIGGER RBI IN 7TH on July 21. Getting a superb perfor- singles, two runs scored and an RBI, ter and scored on Joe DeCharo’s mance from outfielder/infielder Jim George Gracia poked a pair of RBI CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Parker, the Joes managed to maintain their lofty status with a 7-6 victory. Westfield Policeman 1 Cuff Parker, who contributed an RBI single and a run scored, played the majority of the game in centerfield, made several fine running grabs and Drug-Free gunned down a runner attempting to Westfield Police Bandits, 9-7 score in the sixth inning. In the bottom of the seventh, he relocated to short By FRED LECOMTE game. We did not hit the ball and the Bob Sawicki smacked an RBI double, and initiated a key double play to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sports few hits that we got, we couldn’t put Greg Kasko and Steve DiTrilio each dampen a late St. Aloysius rally. Team- An anticipated old-fashioned show- them together. We were not making inflicted a hit with an RBI and Bob mates Rick Wustefeld (third base), down between the Westfield Police consistent hits to score runs,” said Beaton added an RBI sacrifice. Bill Mirto (second base) and Larry softball forces turned out to be a nail team captain Frank Padovano. “We’re “These are the type of games we Shaub (first base) pulled off a brilliant biter as the visiting Bandits refused to a team that scores 20 runs a game. We like to see. We came ready to play 5-4-3 double play in the third inning. Performance let an early deficit get them down but scored nine and that’s not going to today, we played tough and it showed,” Aloysius turned in some fine defen- Westfield Blue carried enough ammo win a game. Defensively, we made a said team captain Kasko. “Earlier in sive plays as well. Lou Balestriere in the seventh to squeeze off a 9-7 few errors but overall I’m happy with the season I don’t think we were performed some magic in centerfield. victory at Memorial Field in Westfield our play. We came out with a win and ready to play as a team when they Brian Mahoney made two fine plays on July 20. that’s always good and exciting, but while covering third base in the third Enhancement beat us, but that is not an excuse here Westfield PD1 fired off 13 hits and we need to step it up if we want to be today. They’re good players and they inning, then, while covering second, sharpshooter Barney Tracy tapped two a contending team again.” always come with their ‘A’ game. was on the putout end of a fine gun hits, including three RBI. Joe Marino, Westfield PD2, known as the Ban- Now, with the end of the season in down from leftfielder Tom Ulichny in Conquer mental blocks, Stop self-sabotage, Steve ‘Voom’ Peterpaul and Jeff dits, totaled 11 hits and was led by sight, you got to start playing towards the fourth. In the first inning, St. Al Johnson went each 2-for 3 with an Mike Duelks, who pounded three hits, the playoffs and that is where it all gunned down a runner heading to third. Improve focus, Stop repeat errors, RBI. Nick Norton, Dave Wayman including a double and a triple, with counts. Hopefully we will come up After the second gun down, St. Al and Mike Smalls banged RBI singles. two RBI. Jeff Battiloro pulled the on the winning side of things.” Captain Joe Romash said, “Good Manage performance anxiety and . . . “Today’s game was not our ‘A’ trigger for a homerun in the third. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 ‘D’ guys! We took out two of their Win More! COLDWELL BANKER 100% compliant with every Collegiate, Olympic & and Professional sports association in the USA. XPERIENCE RUST ELIABILITY ERVICE E , T , R S Dr. R. Glassman, PhD, is Board Certified and affiliated with the world renowned Columbia University Center for Neurobiology & Behavior

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Daly tried to get in a run down and South Orange Maplewood, 4-2. between first and second in order to SPF pitcher Luke Mineo kept score Markovits but Westfield would Westfield at bay with three solid in- not oblige. With SPF down to their nings. Brett Kovacs and Alex last out and runners on second and Markovitz finished the job, holding third, Daniel Pesin ripped a two-run Westfield to six hits, with the help of double to left-center. Steven Vadas outstanding defensive plays by Steve followed with an RBI single to right. Alleman, Mike Daly, Ian Johnston, With the help of a double play by Anthony Krajcsik, Mark Prowe and Daly in the bottom of the sixth, Teddy Udelsman. Markovitz saved the game by striking With Westfield leading 3-0, the SPF out the final batter for the victory. The WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS…Westfield Memorial Pool swim coaches, pictured bats came alive at the top of the sixth. win advanced SPF into the District 12 RIPKEN 11-YEAR-OLD CHAMPS…The Westfield Blue team won the Cal left to right, Ryan Bartholomew, Dan McGrory, Head Coach Judy Lee and Ryan Henkels worked a walk then championship games against Ripken District 12, 11-year-old Tournament by defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Chrissy Schwebel enjoy a dip in the pool after being thrown in by team members Mineo singled moving Henkels to Westfield White. 3-2. Pictured, left to right, are: Justin Ricardo, Michael Mondon, James O’Rourke, to celebrate the Blue Marlin’s final duel meet of the season last week. The Blue Kurt Kowalski, Charlie Scott and bat boy Dylan Elliott; middle row, bat boy Sean Marlins have been undefeated since 1984. Elliott, Ryan Elliott, Peter Mebane, Matt Varakian and Alex Graf; back row, Coaches Rick Elliott, John Ricardo, Steve Kowalski and Rosann Mondon. WF Blue Marlins Keep Westfield White 11’s Defeat Winning Streak Alive SP-F for Ripken District Title The Westfield White 11-year-old Varakian. In the third inning, By CASSIE LO broke, and re-broke, the 13-14 50- travel baseball team captured the Cal Kowalski got on with a walk, was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times meter backstroke record, as well as Ripken District 12 Championship by sacrificed over by Mondon and scored The Westfield Memorial Pool Blue the 13-14 50-meter butterfly record. defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 3- on a rocket hit by Ryan Elliott. Marlins finished yet another impres- Larry Zhang broke the 11-12 50-meter 2, on July 11 at Sisselman Field in The Blue Devils were also very sive season this week. The Blue Mar- breaststroke, 50-meter backstroke and North Elizabeth. Westfield White effective defensively. With Scotch lins have been undefeated since 1984. 100-meter individual medley records. defeated South Orange-Maplewood Plains-Fanwood threatening in the Head Coach Judy Lee, a teacher at the Ryan Gajdzisz is the new record and Westfield Blue to advance to the third with runners on first and sec- Pingry School in Martinsville, com- holder for the 9-10 100-meter indi- championships. ond, shortstop Justin Ricardo snatched pleted her 32nd year of coaching with vidual medley. Larry and Ryan, with Starting pitcher Michael Mondon a grounder to get the first out. Charlie the help of assistant coaches and former the help of Tim Walsh and Nick was very effective on the mound, Scott and Henry Hershey made great swimmers Chrissy Schwebel, Ryan Gilligan, shattered the 12-and-under allowing just two hits in three innings plays at second and third, respect- Bartholomew and Dan McGrory. All 100-meter freestyle relay. SECOND PLACE IN RIPKEN TOURNEY…Scotch Plains Fanwood 11-year- and striking out three batters. Relief old tournament team placed second in the Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament, fully, to get out of the inning. three of the assistant coaches spent A new addition to the Marlin program pitcher James O’Rourke was equally With Westfield ahead, 3-2 in the many years as Marlins and also were was the Green team, a group of swim- losing to Westfield Blue, 3-2, in the finals. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; John Mineo, Steve Vadas, Steve Alleman, Alex Markovits, Ian Johnston, Dan effective, picking up where Mondon sixth, Scotch Plains-Fanwood threat- members of the Westfield High School mers who swam at both their own meets Pesin, Mark Prowe and Tim Daly; second row, Teddy Udelsman, Anthony left off, allowing just one hit in the ened again with runners on second varsity swim team. and some of the White team meets. Krajcsik, Chuck Krajcsik, Luke Mineo, Brett Kovacs, Ryan Henkels and Mike remaining three innings and record- and third but Westfield’s solid de- The Blue Marlins continued their “The Green team gives swimmers Daly. Not pictured: Drew Laspe and Bill Johnston. ing three strikeouts for the save. fense held on for the victory. Peter successful streak this year, winning the opportunity to swim more than if Offensively, O’Rourke lead off the Mebane, Alex Graf and Michael all eight meets and winning the divi- they were just on the White team,” game with a hard hit single to leftfield. Clancy also contributed defensively. sion championships despite having said Coach Lee. Westfield White 11’s Defeat Kurt Kowalski bunted his way on and some tough competition from West Because they swam in two White O’Rourke and Kowalski came around Caldwell and New Providence. The meets this season, Green team mem- to score on a hard-hit ball by Matt WF Blue 9’s Advance North Jersey Summer Swim League bers are eligible to swim in the White Bayonne in States First Round consists of four divisions and the 12 team championship meet. Both the In All-Star Playoffs fastest swimmers in each event go on Green and White teams also had suc- The Westfield White 11-year-old in the fourth. Ricardo and James Cal Ripken Pictures The Westfield Blue 9-year-old to compete in the Meet of Champi- cessful seasons. The White team baseball team defeated Bayonne, 12- O’Rourke drew walks and Varakian Travel Team advanced to the ons. There are traditionally a large ended the season with a 2-3 record, 9, in the Cal Ripken State Tourna- drilled an RBI double to center. Mondon Available on Website quarterfinals of the North Jersey number of Blue Marlins who make defeating Cranford and Manor Park. ment in Hazlet on July 23. drove an RBI single to right and Elliott Pictures of the Cal Ripken 12- All Star Baseball League playoffs both the division championships and The Westfield Memorial Pool swim Down 7-0 entering the bottom of lined an RBI single up the middle. year-old baseball tournament are with a 5-4 victory over the team the Meet of Champions, and this year program had over 200 swimmers this the third inning, Westfield scored two Westfield exploded for seven runs now available to be viewed on from Summit on July 21. Westfield was no different. summer, with 100 swimming for the runs. Charlie Scott walked and Justin in the fifth to take the lead. Michael The Westfield Leader website was to play Berkeley Heights in the “I remember being eight-years-old Blue team, 135 for the White team Ricardo reached safely on an error. Clancy, Scott, O’Rourke, Varakian, www.goleader.com. quarterfinals on July 23. and thinking about how cool it was and 31 swimmers on the Green team. Matt Varakian and Michael Mondon Mondon and Elliott all singled to Once on the website, click “Pho- Despite the four runs, Michael that I was on a team helping all the The annual team party will take place each drew walks to score the first run drive in the runs. tos” and scroll to the appropriate Fasciale and Eric Shor combined high school seniors go undefeated. on August 2 at the Memorial Pool. then Ryan Elliott got hit by a pitch to O’Rourke finished 1-3, Varakian list. The Westfield Blue, Westfield for a one-hitter for Westfield. Aaron Now the tables have turned and I’m “I hope everybody had a positive bring in the second run. and Mondon were 2-3, Elliott went 2- Gray and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Moeckler provided the game-win- proud to have helped maintain the experience. Based on what they did Westfield held Bayonne scoreless in 2, Clancy went 2-4 and Scott was 1- 12-year-old teams appear on list – ning hit, with a bases-loaded double team’s invincible record as one of its this summer, I hope they’ll continue the fourth and fifth innings with good 2. Mondon and O’Rourke shared the 05July20CalRipken12. Photos of in the bottom of the fourth inning. oldest members,” said Kyle Murray. to swim year round and pursue swim- defensive plays by shortstop Ricardo pitching duties. Henry Hershey, Alex the Westfield and SPF 8’s and 9’s Chris Hogge was brilliant at catcher. Many records were broken due to ming as a lifetime activity,” said and second baseman Charlie Scott. Graf and Peter Mebane also contrib- can also be located on the photo Fasciale and Jacob Boyle provided the fast times this season. Becky Clapp Coach Lee. Meanwhile, Westfield scored three runs uted to the victory. list. clutch defense.

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Bank- Awnings Galore 14 6 ers Dave Goodman, Roger Marion/Jaconson Roofing 9 11 Grutzmaher, Sal LaBella, Steve Northwestern Mutual 7 14 The Office 6 15 Lemanowicz (2-triples) and Al Union Center National Bank 6 14 Temple had multiple hits. Crest Refrigeration 3 18 The Office 20, Crest 10 SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Office men Tom McNulty and TEAM W L Charles Wischusen led with five hits Creative Industries 14 2 and four RBI apiece. Lou Koehler Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Il Giardino Ristorante 9 7 produced five RBI and Jerry AGGRESSIVE SLIDE FOR A DOUBLE…Westfield PD1 Frank Padovano L.A. Law 8 7 muscled a leadoff double and scored on Barney Tracy’s single in the fifth inning. Legg Mason 1 16 Permoulie homered. Blue fired off two rounds in the seventh to grab a 9-7 victory. Creative Industries 15, IL Antone’s Pub 8, Linwood Inn 5 Giardino’s 5; Creative Industries The explosive bats of Dave Ball 9, IL Giardino’s 5 and Bob D’Meo made the difference. Dom Deo, backed by solid defense, Westfield Policemen 1 Cuff Each finished with three hits to lead silenced the high-scoring IL Giardino’s Antone’s. with a doubleheader sweep. Ray Lombardi & Greenkeepers 6, D&K Cozzarelli, Alan Schulman and Norm Associates 5 Westfield Police Bandits, 9-7 Stumpf each produced five hits, while CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Dom Deo outlasted Tony Falzone in Ed Malko and George Merlo contrib- a classic pitcher’s duel. Larry Berra and uted four hits. Westfield Blue immediately put the Steve Pietrucha led L&G with three sponded with two runs. Battiloro LA Law 15, Legg Mason 6 Bandits on the defensive with three walked and scored when Duelks hits apiece. Angelo Corbo and Tony The Law exploded for 22 hits. Joe runs in the bottom of the first. Padovano Williams powered run-scoring triples slapped a single to right and DiTrilio LaPlaca provided four hits, while and Marino both singled. Wayman, thumped a two-out RBI single. and finished with two hits apiece. Carmen Coppola and Len Yenish Jim O’Connor (www.njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Peterpaul and Polito each added RBI Westfield Blue added two runs in Awnings Galore 17, The Office 3 added three hits apiece. singles. The Bandits immediately re- IN ON THE ACTION…Representing Union County, Blue Devil Marc Dowling, Winning pitcher Tom Pasko helped the second. Polito drilled a single and No. 33, top, and Raider Justis Evans, No. 51, got into the action at the 12th Snapple his own cause with four hits. Bob scored on Johnson’s RBI single to Bowl held at Kean University in Union on July 21. The Union County team SP Charity Cup Set for Saturday, July 30 left. Tracy singled, scoring Johnson defeated Middlesex County, 21-14. Union County holds a 7-5 edge in the series. Clark, Bob Grausam, Ray Meigs and Patrick Sarullo each produced three The Finest vs Bravest Charity Cup softball game between the Scotch Plains from third. In the third, the Bandits hits. Bruce Crawford belted a two- PBA No. 87 and members of the Scotch Plains Fire Department is slated for July tightened the score with two runs. run home run. 30 at 11 a.m.at Brookside Park. Food will be provided by Outback Steakhouse. Battiloro belted a solo homer to right. Union Center Nat. Bank 11, Crest 9 All food and refreshments are free to the public with a donation of $10. Greg Hobson reached safely on an The Bankers broke a 9-9 tie, in outfield miscue and scored when their final at-bat. Bankers Charles Duelks ripped a double. Geiger, Lionel Genello, Dave WF 12U Softball Girls Grab The Bandits took a, 6-5 lead in the Goodman, Roger Grutzmaher, Sal fourth. Beaton singled, robbed a bag LaBella, Len Ladislaw and Al Temple and headed home when Sawicki had multiple hits. Three Wins in Pkwy League crunched a double. Kasko tapped an Marion/Jacobson Roofing 17, RBI single. Westfield Blue regained Northwestern Mutual 11 The Westfield 12U Girls Softball age against Roselle Park. It was no control with two runs in the fifth. Northwestern produced 20 hits. team beat three opponents this past easy task to fight off a team that keeps Padovano banged a leadoff double, Steve Falco and George Gonzalez led week to improve its Parkway League coming back at you the way they did. Tracy brought him home and Norton Mutual with three hits apiece. An- record to 8-1. Westfield defeated It was a great victory for our team,” cracked an RBI single to left. How- thony Abaleo, Ed Malko, Ed North Edison, 11-1, Roselle Park, 7- said Manager Joe LaSpata. ever, the Bandits found the right spots McColgan, Wayne Morse, Pete 6, and Berkeley Heights, 11-5. Against Berkley Heights, Penczak to hit the ball and added a run to tie the Osborn and Jim Price each contrib- Against North Edison, Jacki crushed a bases-loaded three-run score when Duelks walloped a triple uted two hits. LaSpata pitched a five-hitter, striking double and eventually scored, spark- and scored on a Beaton sacrifice fly. D&K Associates 9, Antone’s Pub 3 out five and allowed only three base ing Westfield to a 5-1 lead. LaSpata Westfield Blue sealed the deal with D&K pitcher Tony Falzone held runners after the first inning. Leading and Cancelliere split the pitching and two runs in the bottom of the seventh. the Pub to fewer than seven runs for the hitting attack was Katie Esler Gallagher went 3-3 with three runs Johnson singled, advanced to third only the second-time this season. with three hits, Maddie DeJohn and scored. Knisely made a great sliding on Padovano’s sac fly and scored Linwood Inn 9, Lombardi & LaSpata with two hits, and Liz catch in center and Diana Venezia when Tracy lofted a fly ball to deep Greenkeepers 4 Penczak, Bridget Gallagher, Anne snagged a hard low liner at short to center. Marino followed with a hot Harry Streep kept L&G off stride Knisely and Rosa Graziadei each had end two Berkeley Heights’ rallies. shot past third and scored on Norton’s throughout the game. Steve Ferro one hit. Esler and LaSpata had two hits apiece, sac fly to left. slapped three hits for L&G, while At Roselle Park, Penczak knocked while Jess Mondon, Graziadei and “We need to put our heads together Larry Berra and Frank Pepe each in the deciding runs with a double to Cancelliere each had a hit. as a team. I have all the confidence in produced two hits. the fence and made a great charging After the game, the team selected the world. We’ll be ready for the Awnings Galore 14, Marion/ catch to end the game with the tying Cancelliere and Penczak as the two playoffs. It’s just a little rut that we’re Jacobson Roofing 4 run on base. Joelle Cancelliere pitched Westfield representatives for the Park- going through,” commented Bob Grausam, Patrick Sarullo and a complete game, striking out eight. way Invitational Softball League, 12U Padovano. “We’ll put our bats to- Frank Volpe, each with three hits, LaSpata led all hitters with two hits. American League Division All Star gether and be the team that we were supported winning pitcher Tom Pasko. Esler, Gallagher, DeJohn and Game to be held at the Roselle Park when we won the championship.” Northwestern Mutual 14, Union Cancelliere all had one hit apiece. Little League Fields tomorrow, July Westfield 2 202 201 0 7 Center Nat. Bank 8 “They really showed a lot of cour- 29, at 8:15 p.m. Westfield 1 320 020 2 9

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PUBLICATION St. Joseph Dodges Bullet, Nips Geeks Make the Move, Bring St. Aloysius Softball Men, 7-6 Down Dunellen Hotel, 20-12 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ground out to second. RBI double and Gracia hopped an single and Eckert’s RBI single, his only put up one run in the bottom of After the Als pulled off a 1-2-3 RBI single to left. team responded with three runs in the the seventh. inning in the second, DeCharo smiled St. Al came back with two runs in second then, after turning a third-to- Geeks on Call 032 117 6 20 and suggested, “We’ve got to do some- the fifth when Simpson singled, second-to-first double play in the Dunellen Hotel 400 313 1 12 thing (offensively) when we get in- Mahoney thumped an RBI triple and bottom of the inning, added two runs nings like that.” Giannaci lined an RBI single. in the third to take a 5-4 lead. An Sc. Pl. Men’s Softball Neither team, however, did any- Trailing 7-3 in the seventh, Al lead- additional run was prevented when Final Standings: thing productive at the plate until the off hitter Balestriere belted a single to Hotel second baseman Steve Gould fifth when St. Joe broke out with five right followed by DeCharo’s single drifted out to shallow center to snag a A DIVISION (AS OF JULY 21): runs to take a 7-1 lead. past short. Simpson wiggled a two- difficult popup. TEAM W L Ironically, just before that outburst, run single over second, Mahoney “I didn’t want to get caught run- Geeks on Call 14 3 Joe’s Shaub commented, “They have singled and Giannaci loaded the bases ning backwards, so I spun around and Dunellen Hotel 14 3 it was there,” explained Gould. Investor Savings Bank 12 6 good pitchers. They throw a lot of with a single. Parker grabbed a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times junk.” grounder, stepped on second and fired DOING IT ALL HIMSELF…St. Joe pitcher Tony Blasi, right, fields a grounder Eckert added another RBI single in Revolution Fitness 8 8 Wustefeld and Tony Blasi both to first to get a double play while and tags second to make the force out as shortstop Amilcar Monroy gives him room. the fourth but the Hotel men answered Hand 2 Hand 6 9 singled and Jim Kelk reached on a Simpson scored to make the score 7- with three runs, which included Trinity Electric 3 14 force out at second. Parker and Marron 6. Parker then caught a popup to douse Vitelli’s two-run homer in the gap in ACI 2 16 each tapped RBI singles – Parker St. Al’s flame. right-center, to take a 7-6 lead. B DIVISION: St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Each team added a run in the fifth scored when Marron’s single slipped St. Joseph 200 050 0 7 TEAM W L by the centerfielder. Roth drilled an St. Aloysius 100 020 3 6 but the Hotel men began to quarrel AFP 16 5 Softball League Results: amongst themselves. Realizing that a Cepp’s Vets 16 5 house divided cannot stand, the Geeks Delasal 16 5 St. Joseph 7, St. Blaise 6 into the third. St. Mark’s Kevin heeded the call and shelled the Hotel Sofa Kings 11 8 St. Blaise, with the go ahead run on Woodring went 4-4, legging out two with seven runs on seven hits in the T&J’s 11 8 base, fell short in a seventh inning bid as doubles, collecting three RBI and sixth inning to grab a 14-8 lead. Family Investors 7 14 veteran opposing pitcher Tony Blasi scoring three times. Teammate Marty Sensing that their grasp on first Misfits 4 17 turned a 1-3 double play. Jerry Spitzer Bernstein was 3-4, with a double and place may be slipping, the Hotel men Mortarulo Masonry 1 20 Weichert and Gregg Swidersky paced St. Blaise, three runs scored. responded with three runs to tighten DIVISION PLAYOFFS: each going 3-4. While St. Joe’s used the the score to 14-11 but the Geeks could ACI 16, Trinity Electric 9 Weichert extra base hit to seal the win, clean up Scotch Hills Women smell the scent of victory and added Revolution Fitness 16, Hand 2 Hand 9 slugger George Gracia led Joe’s of- six runs on six hits, including a two- (See story in August 4 issue) fense with a double, HR and four RBI. Tell Golf Results: run sacrifice fly by Eckert, in the Sofa Kings 13, T&J’s 4 St. Anne 19, St. Anthony 8 A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills seventh. In shambles, the Hotel could Delasal 16, Family Investors 6 Bobby Cihanowyz and Scott Curtis Women’s Golf Association of Scotch each went 3-4 to lead St. Anne’s 19- Plains announced the results of the hit attack. Lean on Par for One Worst Hole Tour- Weichert St. Luke 17, St. Aloysius 6 nament held July 12 and the Grand- St. Luke’s star, Tim Deegan smashed mother Tournament held July 19. a grand slam in a nine-run third inning. JULY 12 – FLIGHT A: Low Gross: Marge Grimmer 45 Teammate Russ Voorhees had a per- Low Net: Grimmer/Drina Erhard 30 fect 3-3 night. St. Al’s Brian Mahoney Second: Maureen Wetzel/Lucy David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tried to keep them in it, hammering out Banta/Fil Scuderi 31 CRAFTY SLAP TO LEFT…St. Aloysius pull hitter Mike Michalisin decides to a pair of two-run homers. FLIGHT B: go the other way and slaps a single to leftfield in the third inning. Low Gross: Susan Schwarz/Eve St. Mark 23, St. Nicholas 6 Kennelly/Francie Gibbons 51 St. Nick, playing shorthanded, was Low Net: Kennelly 47 given no quarter by hot hitting Karl Second: Gibbons 48 Grossmann, who filled out the score Third: Marge Ruff/Jeanette Walker 49 Weichert FLIGHT C: sheet with two HR’s and a double, Low Gross: Mary Hughes 55 while collecting 10 RBI. St. Nick’s Low Net: Mary Hughes 27 Angelo Tortorella and Tony Williams Second: Dolores Veghte 28 each went 3-3 with a home run. Third: Rose Perone 29 Exclusive! Low Putts: Ruff 13 St. Joseph 7, St. Aloysius 6 Chip-in: Martha McCaskie #2, See exclusive story. The Joey’s Rosemary DeWitt/Ruff #5 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times JULY 19 – FLIGHT A: RBI SINGLE PAST SHORT…Geek batter Jerry Waters hacks an RBI single defense once again used a seventh- past short to cap a seven-run sixth inning against Dunellen Hotel. inning double play to end a threat Low Gross: Lisa Sanguiliano 44 Low Net: Fil Scuderi 31 with the go ahead run on base. St. Al’s Second: Margaret Hickey/Carole Katz/ Lou Balestriere led the late come- Rosemary DeWitt 32 back and was 3-for-3. FLIGHT B: WF U10 Softball Girls Win St. Luke 27, St. Anthony 5 Low Gross: Alice Yorks 49 Low Net: Yorks 25 Matt “Luke” Fuget set the stage Second: Pat Herring 29 Three of Four in Pkwy League with a first-inning grand slam. Luke’s Third: Barbara Laguna 30 Scott Smith (5-5, HR, 6 RBI) did his FLIGHT C: Westfield’s U10 softball team won 3 to drive in Mads Yeager for the final share to lead the 32-hit onslaught. Low Gross: Dot Rastelli 55 out-of 4 games last week to up its Westfield run. Low Net: Olga Rose 28 St. Mark 15, St. Blaise 6 Second: Rastelli/Dolores Veghte 30 record to 7-2 in the Parkway Invita- Finally, Westfield swept Union, 14- St. Mark took a 12-3 lead heading Low Putts: Alice Yorks 12 tional League. 11, and 16-2. In the first game, First, Westfield defeated Metuchen, Westfield came back from a 10-1 defi- Weichert New Homes 10-4. Gabby Panarese pitched a com- cit. Westfield scored early as Amanda plete game and struck out nine. Trail- Juchnik singled to drive in Demasi. ing 4-1 in the fourth inning, Westfield Westfield scored five in the third to 1094 WILLOW AVENUE scored nine times. 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RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 28, 2005 Page 15 SPF Youth Assn. 10’s Have Successful Baseball Season The 10-year-old Scotch Plains- highly competitive All Star Tourna- Fanwood Youth Baseball Association ments, including South Plainfield, Tournament team participated in five Roselle Park, Edison Boys, Union and the 10-year-old Cal Ripken Districts. WF 12U Girls Get 3rd SPF finished third in South Plainfield and was competitive in all In UC Umpire Tourney events. In the South Plainfield Tour- The Westfield Blue Devil 12U girls nament, Kevin Raszka recorded a win softball team placed third in the Union as pitcher and hit a home run, clear- County Umpires Tournament July 24 & ing the 210' fence, versus Iselin. Jor- 25. The Blue Devils swept the competi- dan Milo, Andrew Leischner, John tion on July 23, allowing only three runs Murphy and John Lenart also recorded in the three games, defeating the Central wins as pitchers during the course of Jersey Cyclones 9-2, the Linden Tigers the Summer Tournament season. SECOND PLACE IN RIPKEN TOURNEY…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth 6-1, and shutting out the Clifton Cobras Baseball Association 9-year-old team placed second in the Cal Ripken District 12 Defensively, Dylan Sands was 2-0 to earn the No. 1 seed for the single strong at catcher, Brad Alleman Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Matthew Ridge, Nicholas elimination playoff round. Russoniello, Michael Lettieri, Gene Sisoske and Christine Monroy; middle row, On July 24, Westfield shut out the played first base, John Lenart was at Tyler Bowman, Ryan DePaul, Matthew Kerr, Joseph Bonaccorso, Andrew Lincoln Park Angels 7-0 but, unfortu- second base, Andrew Leischner and Wheeler and Michael Sangern; back row, Coaches Mike Ridge and Pat Hogan Kevin Raszka shared time at short- and Manager Joe Bonaccorso. nately, was defeated, 9-0, by Clifton in SUCCESSFUL SEASON…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Associa- the semifinals. Participating in the tour- stop and Jordan Milo played the hot tion 10-year-old team had a successful season. Pictured, left to right, are: front nament were: Joelle Cancelliere, corner at third base. John Murphy, row; Andrew Breit, John Lenart, Andrew Leischner and Scott Flanzman; middle Willow Grove Swimmers Top Maddie DeJohn, Katie Esler, Bridget Jason Breit, Cody Lyman, Scott row, Cody Lyman, Kevin Raszka, Brad Alleman, John Murphy, Dylan Sands and Gallagher, Rosa Graziadei, Anne Flanzman and Mike Colineri were all Jordan Milo; back row, Coach Ray Raszka, Manager John Lenart and Coach Knisely, Jacki LaSpata, Melissa steady in the outfield. Jordan Milo. Missing: Coach Mike Colineri, Sr. and player Mike Colineri, Jr. Highland Swimmers, 284-247 Littman, Jessica Mondon, Liz Penczak, and Diana Venezia. Manager Joe The 3-0 Willow Grove (WG) Bar- Kovacs, Marino, Jensen and LaSpata, Coaches Mitch Aronson and racudas, led by coaches Chris McKenna; 9-10s Appezato, Greaney, Kim Graziadei. Swenson, Steve Swenson, Christine Leistikow and Yuen; 11-12s Hoerrner, Marino and Kevin Hobson, trounced Mital, McGovern and Ross and Shaub, WF Softball U12 Rap Highland, 284-247. Dunn, Napolitano and Baliko; and Roselle Park, 12-9 Delivering a 1-2 punch in IM were 15-18s Hauptman, Murphy, Gousman The Westfield 12 National League 9-10 girls Yuen and Leistikow, 11-12 and Marino. boys Baliko and Dunn and 15-18 girls girls traveling softball team bounced Nine club records were broken by J. back from a 9-1 second-inning deficit Yuen and Gousman. Marino and Yuen, J. Murphy, S. Marino, E. Yuen to knock off Roselle Park, 18-11, this Swenson placed 1-3 for 15-18 boys. and relay teams of Kovacs, Marino, past week. Becky Daaleman gave up Murphy, Ross, Johnson and Favreau Jensen and McKenna; and Murphy, only three runs in six innings to earn placed third. Hauptman, Gousman and Marino. the win. In freestyle, (age 7) Banasiak and Also contributing were: Albanese- Emily Ronk banged a double to the McNichol, and Mital and Leistikow Demair, Appezato, Baker, Bamrick, wall and Emma Crossland had three nailed first and second, respectively. Bebout, Bernardo, Boyle, Braun, hits to spark the offense. Elizabeth Age 6 boys Auda and Hoerrner, 9-10 Broders, Channoui, Coughlan, Kiefer, Jill Meola and Nicole boys McKenna and Channoui, 15-18s Debonis, Deman, Dolan, Dugan, Schmeider provided clutch hits. Liz Murphy and Gousman and Marino and Favreau, Feury, Fitzgibbons, Frazier, Connolly, Emma Shor, Colleen Hauptman touched 1-3. Leistikow out- Garfalo, Gartner, Gentile, Giardello, McCabe, Daaleman, Schmeider, Kiefer touched Highland for the 9-10 girls. Gorski, Hambleton, Harrison, and Crossland pulled off great fielding Napolitano, Kovacs, Dunn and Johnson Hirschorn, Hoerrner, Jensen, Kirby, plays. Helen Delpopolo and Caroline took second. Musso, McKenna, Kline, Kovacs, Lenoff, Lenz, Snizek both had great games at catcher. Napolitano and Ross took third. Leistikow, Luce, Magrino, Mains, Snizek provided the key offensive Bernardo, Marino, Yuen, Murphy, Makowski, McClane, McGovern, spark, making it to first on a dropped Baliko, Yuen and Marino placed first McAlindin, Mulligan, Owens, third strike with two outs. That play in breaststroke. Jaczko, Leistikow, O’Leary, Richmond, Ross, Sebolao, started a seven-run rally that put the team McGovern, Napolitano, Baliko, Seeney, Sheffield, Tannenbaum, Wall- ahead for good. Annie Ferro and Megan Gousman and Swenson took second. ing, Yorkovich, Van Hastern, Van Ramage provided speed on the base Bebout and Dunn took third. Helsing and Veglia. paths, each with multiple stolen bases. In the backstroke, 9-10 Greaney and Appezato, McKenna and Westfield Jr. Legion Receive Top Seed in UCT Channoui and 15-18 Swenson and Hauptman placed 1-2. McKenna The Westfield Junior Legion base- Llobera, Michael Venezia and Kyle (8U’s), 11-12 Baliko and 13-14 ball team, as of July 20 with a record Zeitounian. Vall-Llobera and Johnson took first. McNichol and of 16-2, was awarded the No. 1 seed Zeitounian were selected to play in Murphy placed second and Jaczko in the Union County Tournament. the leagues All-Star Game. and Marino took third. David Duelks and Brian Ciemniecki, Duelks was selected as the Union Opportunity Knocks In butterfly 9-10 Yuen, 11-12 Dunn former WHS grads, are the coaches. County American Legion Coach of and 15-18s Murphy and Hauptman The players are: Peter Antonelli, the Year. He is currently going into Westfield... Here’s your chance to get into Westfield at an affordable price. Move right into to touched first. Marino, McKenna, Nick Barba, Brian Davidson, Danny his eighth year as Physical Education this mint condition 4 Bedroom Colonial home that is situated on a very private lot on a dead end Banasiak and Yuen took second. Dickson, Zach Deegan, Sean Ferro, Teacher at Edison Intermediate street. Spacious rooms including a sunny Family Room and finished Rec Room provide plenty of McKenna, Zazzali, Hoerrner, Dunn, Kevin Hennessey, Danny Melillo, School and also coaches the Edison room to grow. Recent updates include a newer Eat-in Kitchen with two pantries, two full baths, Koch and Miller took third. Danny Nuber, Santo Nardi, Kevin Intermediate School baseball team and a new Timberline roof. There’s so much more to discover and enjoy, this remarkable home Relay winners included 8Us Braun, O’Rourke, Ricky Passananti, Joe and is an assistant on the Westfield Napolitano, McNichol and Banasiak; Schurig, Jimmy Thayer, Joe Vall- High School Football team. must be seen to be fully appreciated. Don’t waste a minute…this affordable home won’t last long at $550,000 Call Faith today for your private appointment or visit my website at www.NJTopHomes.com for a Virtual Tour and Property Brochure! Faith A. 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t long last there’s a community worthy of its posh Scotch Plains address in Union County. At Heather Glen, active adults age 55-plus can discover luxurious single EXCEPTIONAL HOME WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRICE family homes with such impressive features as energy efficient Andersen® windows. Heather Glen is convenient Nestled in a setting that exudes tranquility, this embracing center hall Colonial is to the GSP and Rt. 22, great shopping and fine restaurants situated on one of Westfield’s most desirable streets. A mixture of grace and in neighboring Westfield, and train service to New York City charm, this exceptional residence keeps company among the finest homes Be among the first to preview Heather and more! Golfers will want to check out Shackamaxon bordering Echo Lake Country Club. Just steps from the walking path onto the golf Glen at Scotch Plains for Active Adults Country Club & Scotch Hills Golf Course, the public course and situated in a quiet Wychwood neighborhood, this fine home combines 55-plus. Priced from $595,000. Call courses at Ashbrook or stay onsite and enjoy the clubhouse traditional architecture with today’s modern amenities. The exceptional quality of 908-301-9200 for More Information. and outdoor pool, scheduled to open Summer ‘06. this charming home is evident at first glance. It is a turn-key jewel awaiting a most discerning buyer. Offered for $1,295,000. WWW.PRCNEWHOMES.COM OFFERED BY HEATHER GLEN AT SCOTCH PLAINS L.L.C. The purpose of this advertising is to solicit non-binding reservations. The non-binding reservation is not a contract COLDWELL BANKER and may be canceled by the prospective purchaser at any time, without cause. Any money paid to the developer RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE shall be refunded to the prospective purchaser upon request and cancellation of the non-binding reservation. 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-5555

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Recreation Department Events by: Traci Kastner [email protected] (908) 789-4080

Abrakadoodle Art Class, In this 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at a cost of $155. program, children are introduced to The camp will be held at Tamaques art materials, artists, and various tech- Park from Monday through Friday, niques. August 22 to August 24. Ages August 15 to 19. 18 to 36 months, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m; Roller Hockey, for children six to ages three to five years, 10:30 to 12 years old. This program will be 11:15 a.m., and grades 1 to 6, from 1 held 10:30 a.m. to noon for 10 to 12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call for fees. year-olds. The fee is $60 per student. Bowling Camp, for ages five to Tennis, This beginner camp is of- 12. This program will be held on fered for children ages eight to 14, Weichert Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Linden Monday through Thursday, from 9 ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lanes. The weekly cost of $6 is a.m. to noon. The program will be Board of Education held an awards night and reception in June in honor EDISON TOURNAMENT CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Base- payable to Linden Lanes. offered the week August 8. of district students achieving recognition in the area, state and nation for ball Association 8-year-old team recently won the Edison Tournament Champi- Golf Camp, ages 8 to 14, Tuesday Summer Playground Program. academics, student activities and athletics. Pictured at the reception are onship by defeating the South Brunswick Vikings, 13-3, in the title game. through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Parents need to register their chil- district Athletic Director Rob Harmer, left, with Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Ridge dren for the playground program at High School’s designated scholar-athletes for the 2004-05 school year. golf course in Clark. The cost is $88 the recreation department. Every Left to right are Liz Elko (for NJSIAA), Sean Smith (for Watchung SP-F Baseball 8’s Capture per child. camper must bring in a report card to Conference), Jenny Burke (for Watchung Conference) and Marc Fabiano Wrestling Camp, Monday through register. The Junior Playground Pro- (for Union County). Absent when the photo was taken was Mary Shashaty, Friday, August 1 to 5 (ages seven to gram for grades kindergarten through also named a Union County Scholar-Athlete. Edison Tournament Title ten), or August 8 to 12 (ages ten to grade 5, Teen Scene for grades 6 to 8, 13), Westfield High School wres- and C.I.T. program for ninth grade The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP- scored two runs in the first inning as tling gym. The fee is $65 per week. students. The programs will be held SPF BOE Honors Senior F) 8-year old Raiders captured their Jensen blasted a triple to knock in Sports Squirts Camp, ages 3 to 5, through Thursday, August 11. third tournament of the summer with Lipshitz and Maxwell. In the second Monday, August 29 through Friday, Yankee Game, Friday, August 12, a 13-3 victory over the South inning, the Raiders scored four more September 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at 7:05 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers. The Athletes for 2004-2005 Brunswick Vikings in the Edison times with the key hits being Isolda’s Tamaques Park. The fee is $99 per bus will depart at 3:30 p.m. The fee Tournament. triple and a single by Danny Babis. child. is $66 per student. SCOTCH PLAINS – Liz Elko, who Area, First Team Watchung Confer- In the preliminary round, SP-F fin- SPF finished their scoring with nine Multi-Sports Camp, Monday Mets Game, Thursday, September graduated in the top 4 percent of her ence, First Team All-Union county ished 3-0-1 to gain the top seed in runs in the third inning as Garret Zito through Friday, August 29 through 1 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies. class and holds 10 varsity letters in and Second Team All-Group III. He their bracket. The Raiders beatWeichert Merrill doubled and Danny Harcourt, Max- September 2, ages five to seven, (9 The bus will depart at 11 a.m. The fee cross-country and indoor and outdoor was selected to play in the North- Park, 9-2, North Bergen, 29-0 and well, Jensen and Babis all provided a.m. to 1 p.m.), $147 per child, and is $56 per student. track, has received the “Iron Raider” South All-Star Football Classic. In South Brunswick, 20-2, and tied singles that were sandwiched around ages seven to 14 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), NY Liberty Game, Wednesday, Au- award for participating in three con- wrestling, he placed first at the John Hillsborough, 4-4. several walks. $169 per child. The camp will be held gust 10 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Sparks. The secutive seasons of varsity sports. She Goles Christmas Tournament and the Against Hillsborough, it marked SP-F took on South Brunswick in at Tamaques Park. bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. The fee also won this award in 2003. Union County Tournament, placed the first time all season that SP-F the finals and tucked the game away USA Soccer Camp, ages three to will is $49 per person. The cost in- A member of Scotch Plains- second at the District 11 Tournament played from behind. Trailing 4-1 in with a 10-run fourth inning. The game seven, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., $99 cludes transportation and food Fanwood High School’s (SPFHS) and at the Region 3 Tournament and the bottom of the fifth inning, SP-F was scoreless until the bottom of the per child, and ages five to 14, from voucher. National Honor and Spanish National placed eighth at the New Jersey State staged a dramatic two-out rally to tie third when the Raiders pushed across Honor Societies, Liz has also been Tournament. He was also selected to the game. Zach Lipshitz, Kevin Max- three runs. Zito singled and Tyler active in DECA where she has re- wrestle at Senior Nationals. In addi- well and Ryan Jensen all worked outWeichertKovacs walked. Connor Danik drilled ceived national recognition. She has tion to his athletic schedule, Marc also walks to load the bases. Christian an RBI single. Johnny DelSordi Westfield Blue Marlins Stop also participated in the Student Lead- found time to participate in FBLA, Isolda rapped an RBI single and Ryan knocked in the second run with a ership Conference, The Fanscotian SMAC, the Italian National Honor McSherry followed with a clutch two- fielder’s choice. New Providence, W. Caldwell newspaper and the Student Movement Society and Italian Club and DECA. run single. In the fourth inning, JT Beirne’s Against Cancer (SMAC). She will at- Mary Shashaty was designated a In the semifinals, SP-F crunched two-run single was a key hit. Jensen, The Westfield Blue Marlins swim They were followed closely by the tend the University of Virginia in the scholar-athlete for completing her high Woodbridge, 15-2. Jeffrey Rodgers McSherry, Matt Marino, Isolda, team continued its winning ways with following Marlins who took two first fall. school career in the top academic decile (3 innings) and Isolda (1 inning) Babis, VJ Makris, Zito, Kovacs, Danik wins over New Providence (318-127) places at the two meets: (8U) Erika Sean Smith has been a stellar foot- of her class and with 12 varsity letters, handled the pitching duties. SP-F and Rodgers all scored. at home and West Caldwell (267- Daniel, (9-10) Ryan Gajdzisz, (11- ball and track athlete for four years. In having received the school’s “Iron 178) away. At the two meets 14-year- 12) Kate Heffernan, Nick Gilligan, football he was named 3rd Team All- Raider” designation for all four years old Becky Clapp once again beat her (13-14) Kyle Higgins and Matt Conference by the Star-Ledger and in of high school. track, he was a three-time MVP with A team captain and MVP in cross- THE WESTFIELD AREA Y IS EXPANDING own team record in the 50M-butter- Blutfield. seven varsity letters, achieving many country, Mary was named to the First Weichert fly, with a time of 31.31 seconds. Single individual event winners top finishes in the triple jump, high Team All-Union County and the Cou- ITS CLUB MID AFTER SCHOOL Leading the Blue Marlins to victo- included (8U) Sophie Bass, Johanna jump, hurdles and medley relays. Over rier-News Second Team All-Area in ries at the two meets, four swimmers Mermer, Ryan Daniel, Jordan the years he qualified to compete in her senior year. In track, she partici- PROGRAM FOR ROOSEVELT & EDISON took first place in the maximum four Hickman, Stephen Husch, Jack Rose, the Adidas National Outdoor Track pated in the NJSIAA Meet of Champi- separate individual events, including (9-10) Amanda Sovany, Tim Walsh, and Field Championship twice. At the ons in the 3200, the Eastern States STUDENTS. (9-10) Matt Daniel, (11-12) Jill (11-12) Olivia Scrofani, (13-14) high school, he has also been active in Championship in the 3200, and in the Kandigian, (13-14) Chris Stephanie Albright, Lauren Ross, DECA and SMAC. National Scholastic Indoor Champi- Club Mid includes: DeLaFuente and (15-18) Patrick Becky Clapp, Matt Meserole, (15- Jenny Burke was the women’s bas- onship in the 4-mile relay. She holds Club Mid participants Daurio, as well as (11-12) Larry 18) Megan Rauch, Brittany Reyes, ketball point guard for all four of her school records in the distance medley x Sports will be bused twice a Zhang who garnered three first places. Lisa Rauch, Kirsten Selert, Jackie years at SPFHS. Jenny has received relay, 2-mile run, and the 4-mile relay. x Snack DeLaFuente and Sean Hager. recognition across the state from in- Mary, too, was active in other areas at week to the new East PUBLIC NOTICE Blue Marlins who scored valuable x Homework Time fluential newspapers, coaches and ath- the high school, including the Na- Broad Street Family NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS second and third place finishes were: letic groups, including being named tional Honor Society, Math League x Fitness Branch to use the FACILITY (Colo) (8U) Brandon Leuthold, Ben Bass, among the top five point guards in and SMAC. x Computers Pre-Teen/Teen Cardio New York SMSA Limited Partnership, d/ (9-10) Becky Zhang, Kim Hoffman, New Jersey in 2004 and one of the top The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board b/a Verizon Wireless, is proposing to lo- Cari Jenkins, Maeve Maloney, Nick 15 juniors in 2004. Jenny, who was her of Education and community mem- x Art Activities cate new wireless telecommunications Arcade and Computer Constantine, Luke McGrory, Connor team’s co-MVP in 2005 and holds the bers attending the spring reception Available 2, 3, 4 antennas on an 150 feet tall monopole to x Learning Center be located at 1910 Raritan Road, Scotch Moore, Dan Myers, (11-12) Allison all-time assist record at the high school, congratulated students for their aca- or 5 days/ Plains, Essex County, New Jersey. The Rose, Jillian Ceasrine, Megan was recruited by Yale University for demic and athletic achievements, and week until 6:00 new facilities will consist of 12 antennas Kaveney, Kelsey Wilson, Ryan basketball and will attend the univer- also recognized the entire SPFHS ath- mounted at a height of 152 feet (measured Hobson, Jack Leahy, Mike Blutfield, to the top of the antennas), a 9 feet 6 inch sity in the fall. letic program for achieving a com- x 19 feet equipment room within a pro- Sean Clark, Adam Metz, (13-14) When not on the court or working to bined sports record of 410 wins and 12 Main Facility posed addition to the existing fire station at Megan Boersig, Kelly Gajdzisz, develop young players, she was also ties during the past year, one of the 220 Clark Street said address. Any interested party wish- Cassie Green, Alice Li, Mike Oster, active in the SPFHS Future Business best overall records in school history. ing to submit comments regarding the Max Blum, Matt Gelmetti, Brian Hart, Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, The board also recognized and con- potential effects the proposed facility may East Broad Street Family Branch have on any historic property may do so by James Kazazis, Justin Lo, (15-18) in the National and Italian National gratulated district athletes who won 422 E. Broad Street sending such comments to: Philip Anton, Matt Green, Dan Honor Societies and in REBEL, an Watchung Conference titles in girls Suzanne B. Derrick McGrory and Kyle Murray. anti-smoking organization. cross-country, boys soccer, girls soc- Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. The Blue Marlins swim in Division Marc Fabiano, who ranked in the cer, wrestling, boys spring track and 908-233-2700 x 273 * www.westfieldynj.org PO Box 434 Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 4 of the North Jersey Summer Swim top 20 in his class, achieved outstand- girls spring track, and who won Union Serving Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside & Westfield since 1923. or by electronic mail to: League, competing against Berkeley ing records in football, wrestling and County Championships in girls cross- [email protected]. Heights, Livingston, New Providence spring track. In his senior year in foot- country, boys soccer, girls basketball, 1 T - 7/28/05, The Times Fee: $22.44 and West Caldwell. ball, Marc was named First Team All- girls swimming and girls spring track.

Holly Cohen and Weichert Realtors Kimberley A. Haley are pleased to introduce 105 Summit Court, Westfield Open House: Sunday, July 31st 1-5 PM Expect More

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Lovely 7 room Colonial home in quiet neighborhood boasting four Bedrooms, a This sparkling, grade entry split level home, boasts the very best of quality craftsmanship combined with tasteful upgrades new gourmet eat-in Kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite counters, tile floor and and amenitites. The sunlit, airy, freshly decorated interior offers a volume ceiling with distinctive hexagonal window in backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Formal Living and Dining Rooms living room, formal dining room, updated eat-in kitchen, spacious family room, oak flooring, newer windows, central air and so much more. Set on a spectacular half acre nestled on a tranquil tree lined street yet moments from shops, shools, transportation underlain by hardwood floors, new Powder Room, finished Recroom, central air and recreation . . . 105 Summit Court will capture your heart. Call for your personal tour today! Price upon request. and new deck overlooking park-like property. Walking distance to NYC train.

For Further Information, Please Contact: Offered for $679,000. Holly Cohen Office: 908-654-7777 x118 Coldwell Banker Mobile: 908-693-7544 Residential Brokerage email: [email protected] Westfield Office • 185 Elm Street • 908-654-7777 908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 One Smart Move . . . We’ll Bring Results www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 28, 2005 Page 17 Dog and Cat Adoptions Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt On Tap This Weekend Contest Winners Announced AREA – People for Animals will vaccinations. WESTFIELD – The 29 winners of Children’s Place, Lancaster Ltd., sponsor pet adoption events this Sat- To adopt or for other information, the Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt con- Manhattan Bagel, KaBloom, Planet urday and Sunday, July 30 and 31. please call (908) 964-6887, exten- test are Mary Kennedy-Moore, Smoothie, Westfield Hair Company, Cats and kittens will be available sion no. 306 for dogs and 307 for cats, Courtney Han, Rose Parker, Jack Embroidery! Baby, B. Kubrick Opti- from noon to 4 p.m. at the and leave a message. Other pets for Naughton, Ian Knapp, Jordan Livolsi, cians, Northfork Bank, Interiors, PETsMART store in the Watchung adoption can be seen on the Internet Tara Sciortino, Sam Miskani, Laura Adler’s Jewelers, Michael Kohn Jew- Square Mall on Route 22 and at the at www.pfa.petfinder.com. Streaman, Brett Carter, Caroline Wil- elers, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe’s, Knit- PETsMART store in Bridgewater’s liams, Henry Resnikoff, Elaine Ander- A-Bit, Douglas Cosmetics, Jay’s Promenade Mall at the intersection Local Artists Displayed son, Sam Sarokin, Dali Gao, Ciara Cycle Shop, J. Winthrop & Com- of Routes 28 and 287. Collins, Chris Sabatino, Elena pany, eBabe & eDude, Cheeburger Dogs will be available only on At duCret Art School Schermak (all of Westfield), Cate Cheeburger, The Leader Store, New Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. AREA – A multi-media show- Cole, Philip Tice, Elise McTamaney, Jersey Workshop for the Arts, Castle at the Bridgewater PETsMART store. case of works by 22 young award- Lyndsay, Shannon Lenahan, Dillon Bootery, Inc., Xocolatz, and Wind- Among the prospective adoptees winning artists selected from the Noone (all of Scotch Plains), Joseph mill for participating in the event. will be “Willie,” a six-month-old Annual Juried Student Exhibit at Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Politano, Nicole Brink, Tyler Welsh, German shepherd that appears to be the duCret School of Art will be the ENJOYING THE CAR SHOW…Westfield residents Norm and Carol Greco and Maddison Franklin (all of Cranford), Cranford Chamber a purebred. Described as lanky and summer exhibit, August 6 through family enjoy the Westfield Chamber of Commerce car show while dining on and Julia Mascianano. good-natured, he could stand to gain August 26, at Swain Galleries in Quimby Street on July 20. The Scavenger Hunt took place Posts Car Show Dates some weight but is otherwise healthy. Plainfield. July 1 to 16 and was sponsored by the CRANFORD – The Cranford He is neutered and current with his On view will be pastels, water- Downtown Westfield Corporation and Chamber of Commerce will sponsor colors, oils, stained glass and more. Public Is Invited to Attend the Town Book Store in anticipation car shows on Thursdays, July 28, The duCret school is in Plainfield. of the sixth Harry Potter book, “Harry August 25 and September 22, from Locally, artists from Westfield and Annual Civil War Weekend Potter and the Half Blood Prince.” 5:30 to 9 p.m., at Eastman Plaza and Fanwood will have their work show- Promotions Coordinator Courtney North Union Avenue in Cranford. cased. Westfield resident Linda AREA – The Robert E. Lee Civil War miniatures display, a Civil War Nemec said, “This was a true com- Called Classic Cruiser Nites, the Kolar’s oil painting, titled “Wanda War Round Table of Central New library book sale and period items for munity event as many businesses gen- free events include music and food. in a Fleece Jacket,” will be on dis- Jersey will sponsor its Ninth Annual sale. The weekend event, which will erously donated prizes for our con- All are welcome to bring a car or just play. Fanwood’s Paula Pearl will Civil War Living History Weekend include visitor participation activities, test winners. The businesses were stop by. Interested persons are asked have a pastel painting, “Lake George from Friday through Sunday, August will be hosted by the 7th Virginia happy to have the participants visit- to call Bob Hoeffler at (908) 272- Region,” and a watercolor, “Windy 5 to 7, at Parker Press Park, located at Cavalry, Co. A and the 2nd Rhode ing their stores in search of their next 6114 (daytime) or Bill Mackey at Trees,” at the exhibit. Jeanne Smith, Rahway Avenue and Main Street in Island Volunteer Infantry, Co. D. answer and appreciated the excite- (908) 400-7348 (cell). also from Fanwood, will have two Woodbridge. The non-partisan Robert E. Lee ment that they brought to the event.” pastels on display, titled “Leaving The event will be open to the general Civil War Round Table of Central Intern Laura Pietruszki created Childhood,” which won the Furman public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur- New Jersey meets monthly on the colorful and imaginative posters to See it all on the Web! and Mildred Finck Award, and day and Sunday, rain or shine. Senior second Monday at 7 p.m. at the hang in the participating businesses. See it all in Color! “Fonte al Sole.” Citizens and Summer Campers Day Woodbridge Township Main Library, The DWC and the Town Book Store Regular hours are Tuesday will be Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. George Frederick Plaza, Route 35, would like to thank PNC Bank, Un- www.goleader.com through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 Admission and parking will be free. Woodbridge. limited Communications, The p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 Highlights will include a Civil War p.m. at Swain Galleries, a 137-year- medical demonstration and display; a old family business in Plainfield weapons and clothing display; Civil featuring fine art, custom framing War photographer John Bernaski; liv- and specialty gifts at 703 Watchung ing historians discussing their charac- Avenue. For more details, please ters from the Civil War; civilian im- “Willie” call (908) 756-1707. pressions and wartime displays; a Civil

Open House: Sun. 7/31 1-4pm 329 Linda Drive, Mountainside

Mountainside . . . Situated on a picturesque tree-lined street on a large, private lot, this spacious Ranch offers one-floor living at its finest. Offering a flexible floor plan that can accommodate an au pair or in-laws, this home boasts spacious rooms include a family room, den, and large recreation room. Many recent This gracious center hall colonial offers the ideal Westfield location with close proximity to improvements including new roof, granite countertops in the eat-in kitchen, and school, library, town and transportation. Turn of the century architecture allows for a fine updated baths. This home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy carefree living in balance between elegance and comfort. Featuring eleven rooms, six bedrooms and three and a great location for a savvy buyer. (WSF0538) $699,000 a half baths in addition to a full apartment above the garage capable of a multitude of uses including home office, nanny suite or rental property. Offered at $1,550,000. WSF#0610 COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTAL BROKERAGE 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-5555 Bobbee Mulvee Realtor Associate Susan M. Checchio Faith A. Maricic Office: 908-233-5555 Direct Dial: 908-301-2014 Direct Dial: 908-301-2029 Direct Dial: 908-233-1859 [email protected] [email protected] email: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE www.MountainsideMoves.com www.NJTopHomes.com © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. ©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Housing Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555

OPENSunday HOUSE: July 31, 1-4PM A Picturesque Victorian 2279 Elizabeth Avenue Scotch Plains You’re invited to stop in and see this refreshing home. A rare opportunity awaits. This engaging Victorian home is brimming with appeal. The front porch evokes images of the serenity of days gone by. A warm Living Room introduces this enchanting home, followed by the formal Dining Room, where one can access the custom tiered backyard deck through the attractive tandem French doors. An eat in kitchen is further complimented by the sweet breakfast nook, 3 nice sized bedrooms and a bath further flatter the interior. A beguiling private yard is further accented by landscaping details. Offered for $399,000. Dir. South Ave. to Elizabeth Ave.

For additional information or your own private showing please call… Jocelyne Holden Sales Associate Direct Dial:(908-233-2694 [email protected] WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE, WEST • (908) 233-0065 NJAR Circle of Excellence 2004 Page 18 Thursday, July 28, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Boy Scouts Enjoy NJPIRG Brings Campaign The Wilderness, Camp Against Diesel Soot to SP COUNTY – Imagine having no because there are no towns or light SCOTCH PLAINS – New Jersey 100,000 on road diesel vehicles. planes, no cell phones, no cars and pollution to block their view. Public Interest Research Group “New Jersey’s job to clean diesel not a single luxury. This is how Almost daily, the boys can hear (NJPIRG) Citizen Lobby will be soot pollution is not done,” said Mr. over 400 boys and adult leaders and see loons on the 150-acre Bear launching a door-to-door campaign Gross. “Too many counties still ex- from the Patriots’ Path Council are Pond, the camp lake. Sailing, swim- in Scotch Plans to build support ceed EPA health standards. That’s living for a week at a time, learning ming, rowing, canoeing and more among residents for a campaign to why it is so critical to build public how to enjoy nature, living in tents are available during their stay. The improve public health by reducing support to clean up the dirtiest trucks and using latrines. scouts also get a chance to advance soot pollution from diesel trucks. that drive on our roads and high- The boys, ages 11-17, are rough- with daily Merit Badge classes in- Legislation passed in Trenton on ways.” ing it in the 1250- acre Sabattis cluding Archery, Climbing/ June 27 when the first step of a diesel According to NJPIRG, diesel Adventure Camp located in the cen- Rappelling, Ecology, Conservation, clean-up program was passed deci- emissions also have a direct annual tral Adirondacks about 14 miles Leave no Trace, Mountain Biking, sively, targeting over 30,000 diesel health impact on county residents, from Long Lake, New York. The Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports and vehicles, like school buses, all tran- with 65 premature deaths, 107 heart only electricity in camp is provided more. Some of these are for fun sit buses, garbage trucks and other attacks and 1,448 asthma attacks. by a generator and is solely for the while others are required to ad- public diesel vehicles. There are over School buses especially pose a staff buildings and refrigeration. vance to the rank of Eagle Scout. 110,000 on-road diesel vehicles in threat to children’s health because The only phone is an emergency Some troops come in for the the state, according to NJPIRG. school children spend an average of phone in the camp office, and there weeklong trek. The trek is a trip out IT’S A FACT…Members of Roosevelt Intermediate School’s Club FACT (Fight- The proposed clean-up plan (S- over an hour on the bus each day, and is no cell phone service for at least of camp through the Adirondacks ing Against Cancer Together) include, left to right, Tina McIntosh, Meghan 1759/A-3182) is the most compre- the bus cabins act as diesel exhaust seven miles. from Monday through Friday that Sullivan, Sabrina Telsey, Dara Silverman, Priyanka Nayer, Amanda Chang, hensive statewide plan in the nation, incubators, as soot pollution from The camp does have a commis- can be 20-100 miles in length, and Amanda Garfinkel, Charli Herrington, Julia Harbaugh, Ellie Tanji, Hannah according to NJPIRG. Targeting mul- the exhaust and the engine floods sary to distribute food, although no includes hiking, canoeing or a com- Rubin, Meghan Dunn, Jo-Ann Khadaran, Emily Chan, Nicole Cruikshank and tiple sectors as well as enforcing inside at each bus stop. food can remain in campsites, and bination. The boys and adults must Kay Leavy. idling restrictions, the legislation will According to the EPA, nearly one the boys learn to clean up every- carry everything including food, reduce over 400 tons annually of in 13 school-aged children now has thing to avoid any un-wanted visits clothes, tents, water purification diesel soot pollution, or 10 percent asthma nationally, as opposed to one by local bears. The scouts learn to equipment and canoes. Westfield School Club Raises of the total. in 20 in 1998. cook on propane stoves as well as Troops from Morris, Somerset, “New Jersey’s health has been com- open fires. They get around at night Sussex and Union Counties, as well promised by diesel pollution for far with lanterns and flashlights. Many as troops from outside the local coun- Money for Cancer Awareness too long,” said Jeremy Andrew Gross, Chelsea Invites Public scouts see stars like never before cil all enjoy the wilderness and camp. NJPIRG’s Campaign Coordinator. To Medicare Program WESTFIELD – Club FACT (Fight- Kean University, team members took “The Legislature took a great step to ing Against Cancer Together), which turns walking from 5 p.m. on Friday, clean up our school buses, transit FANWOOD – The Chelsea at was recognized by the American Can- June 3, to about 8 a.m. Saturday, June buses and garbage trucks. Now, we Fanwood, located at 295 South Av- cer Society for its spirit, ended its 4. The students endured 15 hours of need Governor Codey to sign this bill enue, will host an informational ses- second school year at Roosevelt In- steady rainfall and very chilly condi- into law and to build public support sion on understanding Medicare on termediate School (RIS) in Westfield. tions. A special FACT Chorus, led by for the fall ballot initiative.” Wednesday, August 17, led by Ada The club’s founders, teachers Tina Vocal Music teacher Kay Leavy, NJPIRG Citizen Lobby kicked off Figueroa from Empire Medical Ser- McIntosh and Kay Leavy, began the complimented the emotional lumi- its summer campaign to clean up vices. club in 2003 to provide an outlet for nary ceremony. This last fundraising dirty diesel nine weeks ago, opening The event will include breakfast at students touched by cancer, to edu- event of the school year culminated up the New Brunswick canvass of- 9:30 a.m. and the presentation at 10 cate others about cancer and to with a contribution by Club FACT of fice. Over 48,000 households will be a.m. Topics will include Medicare fundraise in the fight against cancer. $5,940 for cancer research and an visited as part of a door-to-door cam- prescription drug discount cards, This past school year, FACT ran award from the American Cancer paign in 40 towns in Essex, Medicare Part A and Part B and Medi- various fundraisers such as bake sales, Society for being the most spirited Middlesex, Union, Bergen, Morris care statements. flower sales, ribbon sales and a car team throughout the night. and Passaic counties. This program is open to the public wash to raise money for an event NJPIRG plans to present state leg- and offered free of charge. Interested called Relay for Life. Relay for Life WF Students Earn islators with 10,000 postcards from persons are asked to call Eileen Weller, is a national event run by the Ameri- residents all across the state to urge Community Relations Director at The can Cancer Society in which teams of Honors at Skidmore they take strong stands on cleaning Chelsea at Fanwood, at (908) 654- 10 or more people raise money and WESTFIELD – Tyler Deieso and up the dirtiest diesel vehicles, in- 5200, extension no. 511 by Wednes- relay around a track for up to 24 Samantha Hooper-Hamersley of cluding the rest of the fleet of over day, August 10. hours. Westfield, both students in the class At the Union County Relay held at of 2008 at Skidmore College, earned honors for the spring se- mester. Donations of School Supplies Tyler, a 2004 graduate of “Your Jersey Shore Connection” Delbarton School, is the son of Sought For Shelter Children Gregory and Sasha Deieso of Lin- Spring Lake-Sea Girt coln Road. 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After writing his students at the Edison school ex- essays, going through piles of paper- plored the effect of the Patriot Act on work this past fall and waiting for our Civil Rights. As part of the stu- the final word, the senior at The dent body, Walter was able to par- Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison ticipate in debates and discussions is now living his dream. on the pros and cons of this contro- ALL IN THE MOOD FOR A MELODY... Piano Explorer Magazine, a national “I first realized how interested I versial issue. magazine for piano students, recently awarded Alison Acevedo (left), a piano was in law and government shortly His involvement in a myriad of student of Karen Young (right), Honorable Mention in a national composition contest at the Paul Nazzaro Music Studio in Westfield. after the tragic and heroic events of other activities has helped him be September 11 and the war with Iraq the well-rounded individual he is that followed, a time which hit home today as a senior at the independent to me how much government actions school. As a sophomore, he was Nazzaro’s Alison Acevedo matter to the people they govern,” he president of the Class of 2006 and is said in one of his essays. now the student body president. As Wins Composition Award “All of my personal and school president of his class, he initiated experiences gave me an inside numerous events to unite the class WESTFIELD – Piano Explorer of the year. All students at the studio glimpse of the workings of the sys- such as a lock-in, a movie night and Magazine, a national magazine for get a professionally mastered CD of tem,” he continued. “However, this other special activities. piano students, recently awarded all the music they record simply by also piqued my interest and whetted In his freshman year, he helped Alison Acevedo, a piano student of taking lessons at the studio. my appetite for more: when I was start the independent school’s first Karen Young, Honorable Mention in The students at the Paul Nazzaro fortunate enough to be recommended filmmaking club called Patriot Pic- a national composition contest at the Music Studio submit their original for a thorough four-week emersion tures. Paul Nazzaro Music Studio in compositions for the annual contest in considering and discussing the He also has earned a black belt in Westfield. each year, as well as submit their issues that matter to today’s and Taekwando since taking up the sport The Honorable Mention Award compositions for the Music Corner tomorrow’s citizens, I had only one 11 years ago. Other outside activi- (4th Place) was out of 454 composi- column of the magazine which fea- choice: go for it.” ties include playing the piano for 14 tions submitted to the national maga- tures student original piano pieces And go for it he did. He is now at years. zine, which thousands of piano stu- each month. This is the second time Monmouth University with other Additionally, he has volunteered dents around the country get every a student of Mrs. Young has been students with the same political pro- with his local congressman and has month. Her solo piano piece, “A Walk published in the magazine in the past pensity and having quite a time. His been a part of summer programs on In Ireland,” will be published in the three years. mother, Donna Trosin, said he has national and world issues. September issue of the magazine. Alison and all the students at the called to say that the “lectures are Walter Trosin might just be one of Alison will be a freshman in high studio are taught compositional tech- great, the kids pretty cool.” The the political or moral leaders of to- MOVIN’ ON UP…Scotch Plains resident Karalyn Lepri and Westfield resident school this fall and resides in Scotch niques and theory by the teachers at activities of the state sponsored Gov- morrow. Hannah Purdy are recent sixth grade graduates of Oak Knoll School of the Holy the studio along with traditional pi- Child in Summit. Karalyn is the daughter of Daniel and Maura Lepri. Hannah is Plains. the daughter of Thomas Purdy and Mary Hall Gregg. The class of 36 students The Piano Explorer Magazine ano lessons on acoustic pianos. Stu- graduated from the Lower School on June 9. theme for the contest this year was dents are then able to use the studio’s Westfield Teachers to Attend “Around The World.” Alison said professional music notation software she was inspired by a recent trip she Finale to print and publish their own had in Ireland. original pieces using Yamaha Institute at Princeton Univ. Alison’s piece can be heard online Clavinova digital pianos, virtual soft- WESTFIELD – Westfield teachers for the teacher’s trip to the institute. at www.NazzaroMusic.com, where ware instruments, and keyboards, Renata Brenner, Aimee Burgoyne, Seminar topics include, “Linguis- every student has a web page with all and the advanced music technology Shawn Cherewich and Karen Goller tics, Language Acquisition, and Lan- their own music they record at the software available at the studio. will be among sixty teachers from guage Policy” with Professor Mar- studio at their piano lessons. There There is a special Adult Student area independent public schools to guerite Browning of the Council of is a link at the top of the home page Program at the studio, including rep- attend The Teachers as Scholars Sum- the Humanities and the Program in to listen to Alison’s piece, and all the ertoire parties and CDs for adult mer Institute at Princeton University Linguistics; “From Romanticism to students’ recordings. students. Academic Year Lessons and from July 11 to July 22. Post-Impressionism: Painting in the Alison also received a CD of her Summer Session lessons are avail- The objective of the seminars, Nineteenth Century” with Caroline original piece, along with the others able. Call anytime for availability. which are sponsored by the Program Cassells, Curator of Education at the she has recorded during the course For more information about piano in Teacher Preparation, is to provide Princeton University Art Museum; lessons or music technology, con- teachers with scholarly and intellec- “Laughing at Love: Shakespeare’s PUBLIC NOTICE tact Paul Nazzaro at (908)232-3310, tually engaging opportunities to Comedies” with Hank Dobin, Asso- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD email [email protected], or study topics of their choosing with ciate Dean of the College at PLANNING BOARD visit www.NazzaroMusic.com. learned professors and peers. The Princeton; “Geoffrey Chaucer’s Can- Please take notice that on August 15, PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield High School PTSO paid terbury Tales” with Professor John 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough V. Fleming of the Department of Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board TOWN WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY English and “Technology in Ameri- will hold a hearing on the application of the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS can Life” with Professor Michael S. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TSUNAMI RELIEF…Students from School One in Scotch Plains proudly undersigned. The property in question is NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Mahoney of the Department of His- located at: 213 Burns Way, Fanwood, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT display a copy of the check they presented to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF ing of the Township Council of the Town- tory at Princeton. New Jersey, also known as Block 89 Lot 8, sealed bids will be received by the Board ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council to help the people of Southeast Asia whose lives were devastated by the as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned of Education of the Town of Westfield, Teachers of grades kindergarten Chambers in the Municipal Building of December tsunami. From mid-April through June of this year, students by John & Grace Doll. New Jersey, in the Board of Education through 12 from 26 schools are en- said Township on Tuesday, July 12, 2005, in each grade level were involved in child-centered and meaningful The applicant requests 2nd story addi- office, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New there was introduced, read for the first rolled. Special features of the Sum- tion above existing 1st floor, which is in Jersey 07090, at 10:30 AM (Prevailing activities to raise money for the disaster relief and help them focus on time, and passed on such first reading, the mer Institute include a morning semi- violation of: Time) on August 10, 2005 at which time following ordinance: caring for others in need. Kindergarten and first-grade students used Section 184-110 E9 of the Fanwood bids will be publicly opened and read aloud nar and an afternoon practicum fea- “kindness coupons” developed by their teachers to perform good deeds or Land Use Code. Variance Requested: for: ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN- turing the use of Firestone Library helpful tasks at home or in their neighborhoods in exchange for donations Building Coverage; Permitted: 25%; SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS “SOUND AND LIGHT EQUIP- for guided research, small group Present: 27.13%; Proposed: 28.12%. AMENDING CHAPTER XXIII to the cause. Second-grade students participated in a read-a-thon to raise MENT RENOVATIONS AT work in various locations at the Uni- Section 184-110 E10 of the Fanwood ENTITLED “ZONING”, SPE- WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, money. Third graders participated in the “Quarter Chore Project” in Land Use Code. Variance Requested: CIFICALLY SIGNAGE IN ALL versity, and selected field trips ap- R32-16" which they performed myriad chores for 25¢ each, such as walking their Impervious Coverage; Permitted: 35%; ZONES” propriate to the topics. Contact Helen dog without being told, watering plants, or pulling weeds, and then added Present: 43.19%; Proposed: 44.18%. Plans and Specifications will be avail- PURPOSE: TO REGULATE THE SIZE, Martinson, Program Administrator, The applicant will also seek such other able on July 29, 2005. their coins to their class collection jars. Fourth grade students created PLACEMENT AND LOCATION OF for more information at 609-258- relief as may be determined necessary at Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP. elephant bookmarks, because “elephants never forget,” and sold them in the public hearing based upon review of tract and bond for the proposed work and 3336 or [email protected]. A public hearing for same will be held on the school’s media center. As a result of the students’ efforts, they raised the application or amendment(s) to the other contract documents thereto, as pre- Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in $3,211.41 for UNICEF, with the request that the organization do their application. pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file the Council Chambers of the Municipal PUBLIC NOTICE The file pertaining to this application in their offices at 151 Sumner Avenue, best to ensure that the money be used to provide direct assistance to Building, or any time and place to which a is available for public inspection during Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, and may TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS meeting for the further consideration of children and schools in the area hit hard by the tsunami. normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from be examined at the office of M. Disko PLANNING BOARD such ordinance shall from time to time be the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Associates during normal business hours. adjourned, and all persons interested will NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Administration Office of the Borough of Bidders will be furnished with a copy of be given an opportunity to be heard con- Planning Board Meeting of the Township Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD a maximum building coverage of 20%. cerning such ordinance. of Scotch Plains held on July 25, 2005, the Fanwood, New Jersey. neer, upon proper notice and payment of BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Proposed is 21%. Ordinance requires A copy of same may be obtained from Board adopted the following Resolutions: Any interested party may appear at a check for One- hundred ($ 100.00 ) F.A.R. of 35% (3200 square feet.) Pro- the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park The Westfield Board of Adjustment will said hearing and participate therein in Dollars for each set, payable to M. DISKO Romano Dinizo, for 2031 Prospect posed is 39.86% (1993 square feet.) Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- meet on August 8, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in accordance with the rules of the Fanwood ASSOCIATES, said cost being the repro- Avenue, Block 2802, Lot 1 for minor Deemed complete July 21, 2005. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers in the Westfield Mu- Planning Board. duction price of the documents and is not subdivision approval of one lot into two Monday through Friday by any member of nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Kim & Joe Manning, 123 Lincoln Road, Applicant: returnable. conforming lots. the general public who wants a copy of Westfield, New Jersey to hear and con- 06-20-05 Seeking permission to demolish John & Grace Doll Proposal forms (as contained in the same without cost. 223 Katherine Street, LLC, for 1615 & sider the following applications: a detached garage and construct a new 213 Burns Way Specifications) provide for the awarding of BARBARA RIEPE 1641 Ramapo Way, Block 11701, Lots detached garage and construct a two story Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 all the work to the lowest qualified bidder Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mattes, 423 Birch Township Clerk 7.01 and 8 for minor subdivision approval addition to the rear of the home contrary to 1 T - 7/28/05, The Times Fee: $37.23 under a single contract. Place, 5-23-05, seeking permission to 1 T - 7/28/05, The Times Fee: $32.64 and a lot width variance. the requirements of Sections 11.07E7, The guaranty accompanying the bid shall erect an addition contrary to the require- 13.01B, 13.01G1b, 13.01G1b. Deemed PUBLIC NOTICE be given in the amount of ten percent The file pertaining to this application is in ments of Section 11.08.E.6 of the Land PUBLIC NOTICE complete July 19, 2005. Applicant seeks (10%) of the bid and may be given at the the Office of the Planning Board and avail- Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD variances from the following: List of New option of the bidder by a Certified Check or BOARD OF EDUCATION able for public inspection during regular mum side yard setback of 10 feet. Pro- PLANNING BOARD C40:55D-70c Variance Requested: Bid Bond from a reputable insurance com- OF THE office hours. posed is 8 feet. Deemed complete on Section 11.07E7 of the Land Use Ordi- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on pany. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Barbara Horev June 24, 2005. nance. Ordinance requires a minimum rear Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at 7:30 If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bibbers SCHOOL DISTRICT Secretary to the Planning Board Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cash, 251 East yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is 20.5 P.M. in the lower level meeting room of the must be prequalified by the New Jersey UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 1 T - 7/28/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 Dudley Avenue, 5-25-05 seeking permis- feet. Fanwood Borough Hall, located at 75 North Department of the treasury, Division of ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID sion to erect an addition contrary to the Section 13.01B of the Land Use Ordi- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, Building and Construction, prior to the PUBLIC NOTICE requirements of Section: 12.04G of the nance. Ordinance requires a minimum the Planning Board will hold a Public Hear- date bids are received. Any bid submitted NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT NORTH CAROLINA Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a setback of accessory structure from princi- ing on the application of the undersigned. under the terms of the New Jersey statues sealed bids will be received by the Board LENOIR COUNTY maximum all improvements coverage of pal structure of 15 feet. Proposed is 5.67 The property in question is located at 54 not including a copy of a valid and active of Education of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 20%. Proposed is 24.54%. Applicant seeks feet. Stewart Place, Fanwood, New Jersey, also Prequalification/Classification Certificate School District, Evergreen Avenue and DISTRICT COURT DIVISION to retain 2,928 square feet of driveway that Section 13.01G1b of the Land Use Ordi- known as Block 48, Lots 18 and 18.01, as will be rejected as being nonresponsive to Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, Union County, FILE NO. 99-CVD-1137 otherwise was required to be removed in nance. Ordinance requires a minimum shown on the Fanwood Tax Map. The bid requirements. New Jersey, 07076 on Thursday, August order to allow the addition to the house setback for accessory structure to rear property is owned by Chi Chung Lee and All bidders must be prequalified in ac- 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF that is currently being constructed. property line of 5 feet. Proposed is 1.3 feet. Fang Jen Lee, h/w. cordance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, Bids will be received for: PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Deemed complete on June 24, 2005. Section 13.01G1b of the Land Use Ordi- The applicants are applying to the Bor- as amended by Chapter 188, Laws of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COUNTY OF LENOIR PLAIN- nance. Ordinance requires a minimum ough of Fanwood for approval to subdi- 1968 as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Richard & Laura Brockway, 127 North TIFF, VS. THE HEIRS, AS- setback for accessory structure to side vide the property into two lots. The appli- Labor in connection with the project shall and will be publicly opened and read Euclid Avenue, 06-02-05 seeking per- SIGNS, AND DEVISEES OF yard property line of 5 feet. Proposed is cants plan to demolish the existing house be paid not less than wages as listed in immediately thereafter. mission to erect a front porch contrary to HAZEL C. CANADY, ET AL, 2.67 feet. and build two new houses on the pro- Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- Bids must be made on the proposal the requirements of Sections 12.03D and DEFENDANTS. posed lots. suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey forms in the manner designated, enclosed 11.08E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Brian & Rarita Quinn, 415 Birch Place, There are two variances requested, one Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of in a separate sealed envelope with the TO: THE HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND DE- nance requires a front yard setback of 32 06-20-05 Seeking permission to erect a for the size of the proposed lots (lot area) Labor Wage Determinations, whichever name and address of bidder and work bid VISEES OF HAZEL C. CANADY AND feet (E.F.Y.D.) Proposed is 30 feet. Ordi- first and second floor addition contrary to and the other for the width of the proposed are higher for each class of labor. upon noted on the outside, and must be SPOUSE, IF ANY, OR ANY OTHER PER- nance requires a minimum side yard set- the requirements of sections 11.08E6 and lots. The required lot area is 7,500 square Bidding shall be in conformance with the delivered to the Secretary of the Board of SON OR ENTITY CLAIMING THEREUN- back of 10 feet. Proposed is 8 feet. Deemed 11.08E10 of the Land Use Ordinance. feet. The proposed lot areas are 5,789.36 applicable requirements of N.S.J.A. Education, or the Board’s designated rep- DER complete July 18, 2005. Ordinance requires a minimum side yard square feet and 5,686.14 square feet. The 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- resentative at the above place on or be- A pleading seeking relief against you Barbara Melson & Joseph Ganz, 657 setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 8 feet. required lot width is 75 feet. The proposed lic School Contracts Law.” fore the hour named. The Board of Educa- has been filed in the above-entitled action St. Marks Avenue, 06-13-05 Seeking per- Deemed complete July 21, 2005. lot widths are 61.31 feet and 58.22 feet. Bidders are required to comply with the tion assumes no responsibility for bids and notice of service of process by publi- mission to erect an addition and a 20 Samuel Younger, 402 North Chestnut The applicants are also seeking a parking requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- mailed or misdirected in delivery. cation began on July 28, 2005. square foot portico addition at the side Street, 06-23-05 Seeking permission to waiver. lation P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC No bid may be withdrawn for a period of The nature of the relief being sought is door contrary to the requirements of Sec- erect an addition contrary to the require- The applicants will also seek such other 17:27). sixty (60) days after the date set for the as follows: Foreclosure on tax parcel tion 11.07E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. ments of section 11.09E5 of the Land Use relief as may be determined necessary at Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- opening thereof. 4525-20-9003-67, more completely de- Ordinance requires street side yard set- Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum the public hearing based upon review of tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) The right is reserved to reject any or all scribed in the Complaint, to collect delin- back of 20 feet. Proposed is 15 feet. street side yard setback of 20 feet. Pro- the application. days from the date of the opening of Bids bids or waive informality in the bidding if it quent ad valorem taxes (assessments). Deemed complete July 18, 2005. posed is 11.92 feet. Deemed complete The file pertaining to this application is for the purpose of reviewing the bids and is in the interest of the Board of Education Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all July 21, 2005. available for public inspection during nor- investigating the qualifi-cations of bidders, to do so. claim or interest that you may have in said Bruno & Elizabeth Tedeschi, 738 mal business hours (Tues. - Thurs., 9 AM prior to awarding of the Contract. Bidding shall be in conformance wit the property. Mountain Avenue, seeking permission to John & Sabrina Mizerek, 109 Belmar - 2 PM) from the Secretary of the Planning This project is being funded in part by applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. You are required to make defense to erect an addition contrary to the require- Terrace, 06-22-05 Seeking permission to Board at the Administration Office of the funds from the Economic Development 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- such pleading not later than forty (40) days ments of Section 13.01B of the Land Use erect an addition contrary to the require- Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Authority (EDA) pursuant to the terms of lic School Contracts Law”. after the date of the first publication of Ordinance. Ordinance requires accessory ments of section 10.09E6 of the Land Use Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. an Agreement between the School District All bidders are placed on notice that they notice stated above, exclusive of such buildings be a minimum distance equal to Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum Any interested party may appear at said and the EDA. All contractors and subcon- are required to comply with the require- date, being forty (40) days after July 28, the height of the accessory structure. 13 side yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is hearing and participate therein in accor- tractors engaged by the Board of Educa- ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. 2005, or by September 6, 2005, and upon feet is required. 10 feet is proposed. 7.34 feet. dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- tion to work on this project agree to be Specifications and full information may your failure to do so, the party seeking Deemed complete July 19, 2005. Variances, waivers or exception from ning Board. bound by the terms of this Agreement. be obtained upon request at the Business service of process by publication will apply Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schwartz, 41 Doris certain site plan details or relief from re- Applicants: The Board of Education reserves the Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board to the Court for relief sought. Parkway, 06-17-05 Seeking permission quirements ma be sought as appropriate. Chi Chung Lee and Fang Jen Lee, h/w right to reject any or all bids or to waive of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar This the 13th day of July, 2005. to erect an addition contrary to the require- Plans and applications are on file in the 54 Stewart Place informality in the bidding if in its judgment Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. MARK D. BARDILL ments of sections 11.09E.6, 11.09E.7, office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 the School Board and public interest will BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- Attorney for Plaintiff 12.04.F and 12.04.E of the Land Use Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Attorney for Applicant: be served by so doing. CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- 102 East Lakeview Drive Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 Robert H. Kraus, Esq. By order of the Board of Education, FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT UNION PO Box 25 mum side yard setback of 10 feet. Pro- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth Westfield, New Jersey. COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Trenton, North Carolina 28585 posed is 8.53 feet. Ordinance requires a Laura Keleher 328 Park Avenue, PO Box 310 Robert Berman Anthony Del Sordi (252) 448-4541 minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet. Acting Board of Adjustment Secretary Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Business Administrator Board Secretary 3 T - 7/28/05, 8/4/05 Proposed is 32.8 feet. Ordinance requires 1 T - 7/28/05, The Leader Fee: $112.71 1 T - 7/28/05, The Times Fee: $46.41 1 T - 7/28/05, The Leader Fee: $81.09 1 T - 7/28/05, The Times Fee: $46.41 & 8/11/05, The Leader Fee: $120.87 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 28, 2005 Page 21 Drummers Get Outta’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 The House By CAROL F. DAVIS placed on the inside of a clear drum- Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and The Times head. The graphics are vivid and there The Metuchen ArtWorks Gallery, is virtually no change in sound quality. 15 Station Place, will be home to The “In a very real sense, it was the type Miniature Show, with 12" x 12" or of challenge I regularly faced in the smaller contributions from all 15 corporate environment,” said Mr. members. Media will include paint- Preucil. “This time, however, the im- ing, sculpture, photography, pottery, pact of successfully developing a solution ran a bit deeper. I’ve always en- pen & ink, three dimensional and joyed the personal and professional sat- more. All art will be cash and carry, isfaction that accrues from taking own- both during the reception on Satur- ership of a problem and its solution. day, August 6 at 7 p.m. and through- Now I also own the results.” out the month of August. For more SignSource’s innovative process has information contact the gallery office been so successful that it has now at (732)603-9299 or visit the website completed heads for not only the Union at www.metuchenartworks.com. County Police & Fire Pipes and Drums, * * * * * * * but the Leathernecks, St. Columcille, On the 60th anniversary of the Saffron United Pipe Band, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—Au- Middlesex County Police & Fire Pipes HAWAIIAN TIMES...The second annual Hawaiian Luau / Family Night gust 6—Union County Peace Coun- & Drums and the International Broth- at Westfield Memorial Pool was held Friday, July 15 for pool members cil and the Hiroshima/Nagasaki Re- erhood of Electrical Workers Local No. and guests. Foods offered included a Roast Pig, teriyaki chicken and membrance Day Committee will host 164 Pipes & Drums as well. various salads. A DJ provided music and ran contests for the kids, their second annual World Peace “I was a little skeptical at first as to including a Hula Hoop contest, Freeze Dance contest, “YMCA” dancing, and Friendship Day in downtown how this was going to come out,” said limbo and a Conga line dance. Cranford. The event will run from Mr. Dooley, “but I was blown away by noon until 6 p.m. at the Clock Park at the graphics and the tremendous sound North Union and North Avenues. A coming out of the drum. Nothing is sacrificed. And, because the graphics variety of speakers, performers, and are on the inside of the drum head, the The Student View artists will be there all day, providing most common reasons for graphics fail- The weekly column written by local high school students educational materials, demonstra- ure – moisture, weather extremes, the tions, and entertainment, most of all, abrasion from constantly being hit – are enlightenment. all but eliminated.” * * * * * * * “This is a process that can be useful for Leon Russell, yes the same Leon any band that felt it had to choose be- Wizard of Adolescence: Russell from the ‘70s, will perform tween image quality and sound quality,” at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Mr. Preucil. “No more paint flaking, on Sunday, July 31, from 7 – 8:30 JAZZY CARS...A good time was had by all, even Muppets, at the Car no peeling decals, no dulled sound.” Tackles Teenage Issues p.m. This legend’s influence has Show held in downtown Westfield on Wednesday, July 20. Due to Mr. Preucil said that he’s begun to spanned over four decades as an inclement weather, the Jazz Night, typically held every Tuesday night, get calls from bands in other states as exceptionally talented songwriter, By KATE MCGEE Harry stopped Voldemort. The sud- was postponed and held at the same time as the Car Show. For more car well, which he can handle via the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times producer, and performer. The con- and jazz photos, see www.goleader.com/photos Internet. This turn in his career may be den fear that has overcome the witches cert is part of the Free Concert a bit unexpected, but it shouldn’t be a CRANFORD - At midnight on July and wizards shows Voldemort’s im- 16th, Harry Potter fans around the Series. The Park is located on Old complete surprise. He did see the signs. pact upon the wizarding world. As York Road. For information call world gathered for the release of the the reader, I was finally able to under- More Education News sixth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter (908) 722-1200. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Car Show and Jazz stand the importance of Harry Potter, * * * * * * * and the Half Blood Prince. Selling and how happy the wizards must have Night A Success 6.9 million copies within the first 24 Saturday, July 30, marks the 28th felt in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Annual Summit Summer Fair. It’ll Local Student Garners hours, the sixth installment in the Stone, when Voldemort was finally By MICHELLE KUPPERSMITH series raced off the shelves as chil- take place downtown on Springfield Merit Scholarship Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The stopped. and Beechwood Avenues from 10 a.m. Times dren and adults eagerly awaited their In Harry Potter and the Half Blood SCOTCH PLAINS – More than WESTFIELD - Last Wednesday, next voyage from the “Muggle” until 5 p.m. Check out the juried fine 2,200 additional winners of Merit Prince, Harry and his friends are fi- arts and crafts, kids’ activities, live while the Westfield Area Chamber world, to a world of magic wands, nally growing up. They begin to deal Scholarship awards financed by col- of Commerce (WACC) held its Car Quidditch and “He-Who-Must-Not- entertainment throughout the day, leges and universities have been an- with teenage issues, like love, strong Show, the “Sweet Sounds Down- Be-Named.” friendships and evil. Harry, Ron and nounced by the National Merit Schol- town” Jazz Festival, sponsored by As we open Harry Potter and the arship Foundation. These Merit Hermione also become involved in the Downtown Westfield Corpora- Half Blood Prince, we realize that different romantic sagas throughout Scholar designees join about 2,400 tion (DWC), also attracted a large this story will be different from the other college-sponsored award recipi- the novel. Like all friends, they con- crowd to the center of town. The other five novels. Voldemort, or, He- tinue to fight, try to make each other ents who were announced in late May. Jazz Festival, originally scheduled Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, has in- Officials of each sponsor college jealous and look out for each other all for Tuesday night, was re-scheduled deed returned, just as The Prophecy at the same time, which makes them selected winners from among Final- when an inclement weather advi- in the fifth book predicted. He has ists in the National Merit Scholarship seem like normal teenagers, except sory threatened to impede the event. upturned not only for the fact that when they get angry Program who will attend their insti- Rain dates for this popular event tution. College-sponsored awards PERFECT SCORE…Jennifer at their friends, they can turn their Dubrowski of Clark received her Mas- were instituted last year. legs into jelly, or provide between $500 and $2,000 ters of Arts in Educational Administra- In anticipation for any nights when annually for up to four years of un- tion with the option of Principal and the Car Show and the Jazz Festival WARNING: MAY CONT dergraduate study at the institution Supervisor from Kean University in May. might conflict, the DWC and the financing the scholarship. Ms. Dubrowski, who is a second grade WACC have an agreement to pre- Rachel M. Goor of Scotch Plains teacher in the Scotch Plains/Fanwood AIN SPOILERS sidewalk sales and food. The rain School District, was the only student in vent having music from the two was one of these new winners. She events competing with each other. date is August 6. will be attending Tufts University in her program in three years to be awarded * * * * * * * with a Master in Educational Adminis- Allison O’Hara of the WACC said the the fall and is a graduate of Scotch that they “had a record number of wizarding world, but the The Meet the Writers series at Plains- Fanwood High School. tration with Distinction for earning a Barnes & Noble on Route 22 in Spring- 4.00 grade point average and a commen- cars,” and the event was extremely Muggle world as well. Not only that, cause their dation on her comprehensive exams. orderly. She stated that the leader- but Severus Snape has begun to make field will host a book signing for the Gates Awarded Ian friend to freeze. fictional work: “Robert Kaplow: Me ship at the WACC is pleased with deals with those on the Dark Side. It Harry also continues to discover Oliu Hero Scholarship how the car show transpired. Sherry has become so unsafe that Harry is & Orson Welles” on Saturday, July 30, Residents Receive BA magical history inside Hogwarts. This at 4 p.m. Kaplow has been described Kyle Gates, a recent graduate of Cronin of the DWC echoed Ms. taken to The Burrow to live with the time he has discovered an old potions Degrees From Vanderbilt O’Hara, saying that the sheer vol- Weasley’s. as a “gifted storyteller,” with what crit- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, book, which is able to help him in ics call his “comic coming-of-age novel has been awarded the Ian Oliu “Un- SCOTCH PLAINS – Approximately ume of attendees indicated that the The return of Voldemort has caused class and when dueling disliked stu- event was successful. everyone to live as they had before set against the background of the sung Hero” scholarship for his be- 2,500 students completed requirements dents, like Draco Malfoy. twenty-two-year-old Orson Welles’s hind the scenes contributions and as- for degrees at Vanderbilt University Harry also matures tremendously debut production at the Mercury The- sistance to his high school commu- during the past year. Chancellor Gor- in this novel. As he and Dumbledore atre on Broadway.” It just may be the nity. don Gee conferred all degrees during Summer Workshop Displays begin to work together to defeat book to bring on vacation. Ian Oliu was a member of the gradu- the May 13 commencement exercises, Voldemort’s Horcrux (An object ating class of 2002 at Cherry Hill which marked the completion of the where a person has concealed a part High School East, and this scholar- 130th year of classes at Vanderbilt. Highest Caliber Instructors of his or her soul, which Voldemort ship was established in loving The undergraduate students were WESTFIELD -- The Westfield ous structures. They design their own used in order to achieve immortality), memory of him. Ian found his own awarded bachelor’s degrees from the Summer Workshop, a division of the buildings, creating floor plans and he becomes more of Dumbledore’s joy in giving of himself, and was to be College of Arts and Science, Blair New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, a elevation drawings. The Carving equal, rather than just a student. presented with the “Unsung Hero” School of Music, School of Engi- non-profit organization, believes in course teaches students patience, con- However, the most noticeable dif- award in June of 2002 for his assis- neering and Peabody College of edu- providing the most professional in- trol and safety. They explore the rela- ference in Harry Potter and the Half tance in the many clubs and activities cation and human development. struction for all its students. Its fac- tionship of objects in space using a Blood Prince is its unusual darkness. at Cherry Hill East. Scotch Plains Resident Elizabeth ulty members are teachers or profes- variety of materials. In Studio Art, Readers are used to a happy ending: Ian’s family has asked that each Grausso graduated from the Blair sionals who are proficient in their Dorian instructs students in a variety Gryffindor wins the Quidditch Cup, year, a student with similar charac- School of Music with a Bachelor of respective fields. of mediums. Harry, Ron and Hermione have teristics be selected for this scholar- Music, and a double major in Musical Representing Class members friendly visits with Hagrid, and Harry ship. Kyle will attend Johnson and Arts and German. She is the daughter this high caliber of draw, paint, defeats Voldemort. Yet Voldemort’s Wales in the fall. of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grausso. instructors working sculpt and cre- strength has become too powerful. at the Westfield ate illustrations. This leads to another tragic death and Summer Work- Dorian, one an ominous ending. The death of Philly Funk Authority Will shop, art educator of 14 art teach- Albus Dumbledore, “the only wizard Ian Dorian brings ers on the WSW that Voldemort is truly afraid of,” left Play Free Echo Lake Show experience, enthu- staff, said, “I do me feeling vulnerable, like a child siasm and excite- not want to limit who loses his or her mother in a THE RAIN IN SPAIN…The students MOUNTAINSIDE – Union and picnic baskets are encouraged. A ment to the courses these students supermarket. People who care about of the Westfield Summer Workshop County’s free Summer Arts Festival refreshment stand will be available at he teaches. because of their Harry the most are slowly leaving Theater are performing My Fair Lady concert series continues on Wednes- approximately 6:30 p.m. him alone. First his parents are killed, on July 27 and 28 at the Roosevelt Dorian, a pro- age. They are Intermediate School in Westfield. Per- day, August 3, with a performance by In case of rain, concerts in the series fessional artist, fast learners be- then his godfather, Sirius Black, and The Philadelphia Funk Authority, a move to Cranford High School, on formances are at 1 p.m. and 7:30p.m. holds a Bachelor cause they are finally Dumbledore, leaving Harry to Cast members pictured are (top row): group of dedicated musicians ready to West End Place off Springfield Av- of Fine Arts degree so open-minded ultimately fight Voldemort by him- Colleen Cleary, Sarah Szollar and party the night away. The Union County enue in Cranford. For up-to-date con- from Kean Uni- and should be self. The thought of Harry continuing Gabriella Napoli, who share the role of Board of Chosen Freeholders invites cert and rain information call the De- versity and a Mas- exposed to as without Dumbledore causes me to Eliza Doolittle, Michael Rosin, who the public to at- partment of ter of Fine Arts much art as pos- wonder if Harry can survive such a plays Professor Henry Higgins, Kyle tend this outdoor Parks, Rec- degree from the sible. I don’t task, whether or not Dumbledore is Aslin and (bottom row) Joseph concert, which reation and Maryland Institute want to restrict really dead and if good will prevail DeCristofaro, who both portray Freddy begins at 7:30 Facilities over evil in the seventh and final book Eynsford Hill, Michael Eilbacher, who College of Art. An them, so I keep is Colonel Pickering and Daniel p.m. in Echo Lake hotline at adjunct professor a very high level of this brilliantly imaginative and en- Park, on the bor- (908) 352- SUPPORTS SYSTEM…Westfield grossing series. Berman, who is cast as Alfred Doolittle. at Kean Univer- Summer Workshop art instructor Ian of expectation. For tickets, please call (908) 518-1551. der of 8410 after 3 sity, Dorian has Creativity is a Mountainside p.m. on the Dorian demonstrates the basic types of also taught at architectural supports to the students very important and Westfield. day of the Brookdale Com- in his Architecture class. part of child de- “This brassy, concert. munity College velopment.” soulful, high en- At the and the Maryland Students at ergy band com- August 17 Institute College of Art. He has had the Westfield Summer Workshop have bines excellent Fabulous his own works exhibited in shows an opportunity to study with artists, musicianship Greaseband throughout New Jersey, Washington, teachers and theater professionals in a with an infectious Concert, the DC and Maryland. variety of artistic forums in nearly 80 sense of fun,” said Philadelphia Funk Authority Runnells This summer, the versatile artist is separate classes. For more informa- Freeholder Chair- Foundation teaching courses in specialized areas tion on the Westfield Summer Work- man Rick Proctor. “The Philadelphia will host a “Party in the Park” dinner of art. In Architecture, the students shop, call (908) 518-1551. Informa- Funk Authority has polished its act in as a fundraiser for Runnells Special- study environment and scale, and tion on all NJWA programs is avail- New York, Atlantic City, at the Super ized Hospital of Union County. The learn about materials that man has able on the web at Bowl in Houston, and in the City of dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in a tent used throughout history to build vari- www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Brotherly Love. Now they bring the fun at the top of the Summer Arts Festival to Echo Lake Park.” hill. The $35 admission charge in- Before the music begins, represen- cludes dinner, beverages and preferred MUSIC AND MOVEMENT PROGRAM tatives from the Union County Divi- parking. For tickets and sponsorship Infants • Toddlers • Preschoolers • Parents & Caregivers sion of Police will be near the band- information, call (908) 771-5858. In Come to our stand with information about family case of rain on August 17, the “Party Registration Celebration! protective programs, emergency ser- in the Park” featuring the Ed Palermo Saturday, August 6th, 12-3pm at vices, child car safety seat clinics, Big Band with Rob Paparozzi will traffic enforcement, and other ser- reschedule fundraiser to August 24th Play Away Studio vices of the County Police. during the concert. 2395 Mountain Ave., Scotch Plains SHAKESPEARE VISITS MOUNTAINSIDE…On June 24, approximately 80 All Summer Arts Festival concerts For other concert information, or Demo classes, sing alongs & lots of silly fun! people brought lawn chairs to watch the free production of Coriolanus by William are held on Wednesday evenings at to find out about recreational activi- Shakespeare, a presentation of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, at the first Westfield, Scotch Plains, Springfield of the Mountainside Public Library’s “Shakespeare in the parking lot series.” The 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Avenue ties, call the Union County Depart- traveling troupe, Second Stage Theatre, will return to the Mountainside Public end of Echo Lake Park in ment of Parks, Recreation and Facili- 908-490-1330 Fiona Murray www.playawaymusic.com Library on Friday, August 5, with a light-hearted comedy, Dion Boucicault’s Mountainside. Lawn chairs, blankets ties at (908) 527-4900. London Assurance. The play is free. Page 22 Thursday, July 28, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

POPCORN™ Take the Stage Dark Water : Bad To The With Susan M. Dougherty Last Drop

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Audiences Can’t Get Enough By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER liquid. We’re sure it’s loaded with disease. 2 Popcorns The odd thing is, Veeck says no one’s Director Walter Salles’s Dark Water, living in the apartment above Dahlia Of Theater Project’s Jackie a remake of Hideo Nakata’s Honogurai and her daughter Ceci, portrayed by Mizu No Soko Kara (2002), is a horror Ariel Gade. Still, things up there have CRANFORD-- Memory can play mon kitchen soaps, disinfectants and a movie in search of an identity. Telling been going bump in the night, and day. funny tricks especially when it comes to single rubber glove go for three million the frantic story of recently separated We’ve heard it. Add a little spooky recalling our American heroes and icons. dollars. Such is the lunacy of the Ameri- Dahlia Williams (Jennifer Connelly), music when the useless custodian in- Forget larger than life; as time evolves, a can public and its idolization of her. a struggling mom with a new apart- forms he’s not a plumber and it’s all a figure can become gargantuan. There are great glimpses of her child- ment and a new job, it isn’t quite sure gal at the center of a horror movie Just look at Jackie: An American hood, stuffy boarding school days and just how it’s going to scare viewers. So needs to go investigating on her own. Life, The Theater Project’s summer it decides to annoy us with its inconsis- No…don’t go, don’t go! being pursued by Ivy Leaguer suitors. tencies instead. Other troubles abound, at first all show running through this Artistic Director Mark Spina clev- Switching from mystery tale to su- seemingly disconnected. Then para- weekend at Union County College erly stages layer upon layer of ingenious pernatural yarn each time it paints noia sets in. But maybe not. in Cranford. As the name of the play moments — the motor scooter scene itself into an illogical corner, Mr. Salles’ Dahlia’s estranged spouse, Kyle, by Gip Hoppe suggests, the world in France, a hilarious Frank Sinatra bit, film also poses as psychological thriller played by Dougray Scott, is unhappy depersonalized Jackie Kennedy to Marilyn Monroe’s famous skirt scene, when convenient with the distance he has to travel to be an “experience” in our lives, al- Jackie being named “Debutante of the to its purposes. Heavy doses of dark pick Ceci up for daytrips or weekend most like a thrill adventure of youth, Year” and her later involvement with and dreary don’t help the confusion. custody. Pretty soon the lawyers are remembered fondly and glamorized Onassis and his daughter. The over the The only thing that isn’t wrapped in dragged in. Now that’s horror. The with each passing year. top portrayal of Joe Kennedy as an awe- murkiness is the plot itself, a variation usual skullduggery ensues. Tim Roth The show Jackie isn’t a Discov- inspiring Wizard of Oz megalomaniac on one of the oldest fright flick themes fashions an interesting persona as Jeff ery/History Channel show or even figure is great fun with the Kennedy in the book. There are no surprises in Platzer, an oddball attorney who tries an “Inside Edition” episode. It is family members bowing and grovel- this department. Trying to find happi- to come to Dahlia’s aid. Or does he? more of a comic reality show spoof ness despite a broken marriage, Mom Meanwhile, back at the film and ing to him. and child’s entrenchment in strange new much to Mom’s chagrin, little Ceci of what the American public and The cast is first rate, as usual. An digs is meant to represent a fresh start. deals with the multiple anxieties by media do to its celebrities and pub- ensemble piece, this show relies on But of course said residence quickly conjuring an imaginary friend. lic figures. the assumption that seven actors sets out to punish Dahlia for what Hey…I’d do the same, only my pal Flipping through this scrapbook can change accents, clothes and char- surely must be her domestic failure, would be a plumber. of memories evokes intoxicatingly acters in a split second. They can concurrently suggesting that there are In any case, unhappiness abounds. wonderful flashes for baby boomers and they do. As a group, they recre- worse things than continuing in an The director fails to counterpoint any and senior citizens alike who thought ate famous news headlines that any- unhappy marriage. Like living in a of this gloom with comedy relief. The they knew the famous woman called one over 50 can recall in detail. haunted house. only levity offered is when it is further by just her first name. Rick Delaney as JFK is top notch Actually, in this case it’s a tawdry exampled just what kind of shameless In a series of vignettes, or snapshots with a broad, dyed-in-the-wool New apartment in a really rundown hi-rise charlatans Mr. Murray and Veeck are. if you will, of the famous first lady’s life England accent. He combines the on NYC’s Roosevelt Island. That’s all Hence there is no balance, no contrast Dahlia, played well enough by Jennifer to truly heighten the dread. So the Connelly, can afford right now. Sad, despair just permeates. Resultantly, the Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE FABRIC OF OUR TOWN…On day three of shooting, Moxie Pictures, a sad, sad. film develops a bad case of the blues. production company based in New York City, under the direction of Frank At least it’s close to work. More im- True aficionados of this genre aren’t Todaro, filmed a commercial for American Cotton (Cotton Inc.) in downtown portant, the local grammar school is interested in all that jazz. They plunk Westfield. Moxie Pictures temporarily remodeled several Elm Street storefront within walking distance. The slimy their money down with the expecta- facades to promote clothing stores for the shoot. In the commercial, actress rental agent, portrayed with notable tion that they’ll be frightened to death Michelle Donovan (lower picture) walks by the new storefronts to window shop. aplomb by John C. Reilly, is quick to by reel’s end. Yet one is rarely lifted Producer Matt O’Shea said that the commercial could be seen “as early as the point out these benefits. We don’t trust from his seat by the ceaselessly sad and MTV Video Music Awards in a month.” him from the get-go. hassling goings-on that director Salles Even more suspicious and unsavory purveys. About the best Dark Water is Pete Postlethwaite as Veeck, the jani- can do is drown you in its sorrow. County Drummers Get Boost tor who sees all, knows all, and doesn’t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * fix a thing. Especially the leak in the From Clark Man’s Invention ceiling, a mounting source of concern “Dark Water,” rated PG-13, is a WESTFIELD – You might say Dave mers — have gotten frustrated that for Dahlia. Drip, drip, drip. Buena Vista Pictures release directed Preucil saw the signs that would our best advertising – the logo image Mind you, this isn’t plain old water by Walter Salles and stars Jennifer change his life. Now the Union on our bass drums – could cost us spilling down into her apartment. As the Connelly, John C. Reilly and Ariel County Police & Fire Pipes and sound quality,” said Mr. Gehringer, film’s title implies, it’s a rather gooky Gade. Running time: 105 minutes Drums – and many other bands in the who serves as bass drummer for Union state – are looking all the better for it. County as well as Leatherneck Pipes After spending nearly 20 years in & Drums and St. Columcille’s United corporate finance with mid-sized en- Gaelic Pipe Band. “Some of our best trepreneurial driven companies, Mr. advertising opportunities – playing Preucil, 45, and a resident of in parades – help fund our projects Westfield, decided, “I just didn’t want and travel for the year. But competi- to do it for someone else anymore.” tion against other pipe and drum bands Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Taking a page out of his own book, he is also important, so we’re very sen- A ROCKY START...“But do you love me?” questions Jackie Bouvier (Harriett investigated a variety of businesses sitive to sound quality. Until now, we Trangucci) of JFK (Rick Delaney) in The Theater Project’s Jackie: An American and became intrigued by the sign have had to choose between image Life. The not-to-be-missed comedy runs through Sunday, July 31 at Union industry and how he could apply his and sound because the traditional County College’s Professional Theater Company in Cranford. business experience to an arena that methods of applying an image to the is usually considered pretty straight- drum head – painting it on, for ex- prior to becoming a Kennedy, during right amount of swagger with pa- forward. ample – have altered the sound. Sac- and afterwards, playwright Hoppe nache to evoke the charisma with The result was the opening of rificing either is not desirable.” weaves a satiric cloth of reality, recre- which Kennedy mesmerized the SignSource in July of last year in So Mr. Gehringer and Mr. Dooley ated memories and myth. country in the Camelot years. Clark, specializing in “eyeball catch- issued “the new guy” a challenge: The show begins like Phantom with Likewise, Gary Glor, as adaptable ing” custom signs and graphics. figure out a way to create a colorful an auction of supposed items of the late as a chameleon, shines in all his roles Enter Joe Dooley and Bill Gehringer, drumhead that would advertise the Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Her com- but especially as Black Jack Bouvier members of the Union County Police band and elevate its image, but not and also as a boorish collegiate who & Fire Pipes and Drum Band, a popu- sacrifice sound quality. lar staple of local Memorial Day pa- Mr. Preucil and his graphic artist, JUXTAPOSE tries to date Jackie. FEELING NOSTALGIC... The Westfield Community Swing Band “Nostalgia,” Brian J. Kennedy does an admi- rades, graduations and the Bristol In- Doug Marzigliano, teamed their under the direction of Sal Melillo will return to Mindowaskin Park for their fifth GALLERY rable job of using physicality as well dependence Day parade, the oldest in graphics knowledge and research with season tonight, Thursday, July 28 , at 7:30 p.m. the nation. They had “heard of this Mr. Dooley and Mr. Gehringer’s as vocal variations for characters like new guy who was getting a reputation knowledge of drums and, over the Hugh Auchincloss – Jackie’s stepfa- for thinking outside the box.” So Mr. course of a couple of months, devel- ther – and a number of other roles. Dooley and Mr. Gehringer approached oped an entirely new method of graph- Getting Punk’d: WF Also noteworthy are Daaimalh Mr. Preucil with a problem common ics application that can be used on Talley, Shauna Miles and Carla to all bands – whether pipe, marching, any bass drum. They developed a Francischetti, who play multiple or entertainment. process whereby a band’s logo is Band Play Warped Tour roles with energy, efficiency and tal- “I – and many of my fellow drum- CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 By CASSIE LO ent. It’s amazing how simple cloaks Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “space rock” feel of the music. Crowd and their imaginations can morph WESTFIELD – At a young age, involvement is an important part of the actresses from midwestern vot- Greg Colvin of Westfield fell in love the shows for them, and the Creative Custom ers to members of a Greek chorus. with music. While he has always had Phenomenauts always try to keep fans Framing Jackie, wonderfully played by an appreciation for it, Greg didn’t par- entertained. Harriett Trangucci, captures the ticipate in any bands or projects until “They’re great. I’m really impressed Design Consultation & spirit of that nebulous figure. Her he moved to San Francisco five years by how hard they work. They put Creative Matting delicate voice has the right inflec- ago. He lived in a warehouse with themselves into this 100 percent of tion and pitch to successfully play several other artists and musicians, the time, and they’re finally getting Needlepoint and he soon joined a group called the breaks,” said Greg’s father, Jim Colvin. the woman who was hounded by Phenomenauts. Two years ago, in an attempt to Box Framing the media like a doe being chased by The Phenomenauts consists of publicize the band, members snuck in yapping dogs. Commander Angel Nova and Corpo- to the first few shows of the Warped Shadow Boxes for In her monologues, Jackie warns ral Joe Bot, both vocals and guitar; Tour and began cooking breakfast for Memorabilia the audience not to believe that we Major Jimmy Boom on drums; Cap- the other bands. “There is a catering know her. “Just because you know tain Chreehos on the stand-up bass service, but our drummer (Jimmy Mirrors some details about a person’s life,” and Greg, who goes by the moniker Boom) realized that there is no hot she says, “does not mean you actu- “Professor Greg Arius,” on keyboards breakfast,” said Greg. They were soon Serving The Community For 30 Years ally know the person.” and arsenal. They have been hugely recognized for their efforts and in- JUXTAPOSE GALLERY Hurrah to the cast and crew and successful since Greg joined the band vited to stay and perform for the 58 Elm Street• Westfield imaginative playwright who cap- five years ago, producing two CDs and duration of the tour. They returned 908-232-3278 ture an idealized memory of the touring twice with the Warped Tour, on the bill for last year’s Warped Tour, DRUM TRIO… Pictured, left to right are: Bill Gehringer, Dave Preucil and Joe which showcases top punk and rock manning their own Space Station www.juxtaposegallery.com queen of a time and place known, in Dooley. Gehringer and Dooley are members of the Union County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums. bands. Stage, where friends played in be- our minds anyway, as Camelot. They are currently on a nationwide tween sets from the Phenomenauts $&203/(7(086,&352*5$0'21(5,*+7 tour, and have already sold out shows themselves. 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