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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 19, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Suspended Police Council Passes Resolution Officer’s Hearing Delayed For Now For School Budget Cuts By BETSEY BURGDORF Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By PAUL J. PEYTON of the town’s K-12 public school sys- likely be reduced. First grade enroll- WESTFIELD — The hearing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tem. Town and school officials have ments are averaging between 22 and for Police Detective Sandra WESTFIELD — The town council said the cuts do not involve any current 23 students per class. Chambers who was suspended approved a resolution Tuesday night instructional staff, although several Several residents opposed the cuts, for allegedly having a $20 park- to cut the school tax levy by $714,543, openings due to retiring educators and noting that small class sizes are par- ing ticket “fixed” was postponed which will reduce school taxes on an secretaries would not be filled. Also ticularly important for younger aged from May 11 until a later date, average homeowner between $75 and new purchases and programs proposed children. Town Administrator Jim Gildea $80. The overall tax levy increase in the 2005-2006 school budget have Barbara Sullivan of Clifton Street, said this week. will drop four cents per $100 of as- been cut from the budget. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 It was reported that Detective sessed valuation to 14 cents. First Ward Councilman Peter Chambers, a female as well as an Westfield Voters rejected the $66 Echausse, Finance Policy Commit- African American, had allegedly million school tax levy by a tally of tee Chairman, said it was important Two Bush Protesters filed charges of discrimination Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader $1,528 to $1,463 on April 19. School that no existing staff or programs against the Westfield Police De- PACKED HOUSE…The issue of the installation of lights at Houlihan Field on officials had originally sought to re- were affected by the reductions. He To Be Tried in Spfld. partment (WPD) as a result of Lamberts Mill Road drew a large crowd to the Town Council meeting on Tuesday duce the levy by around $360,000. said staff positions were instead re- By BETSEY BURGDORF the incident. night. Residents turned out in support, as well as in opposition of the lights. The The proposed cuts contained some duced “through either attrition or con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Reporters have been calling Council approved the installation of the lights 8-1. 28 different areas hitting all aspects solidation of responsibilities or titles.” WESTFIELD — In a last minute us saying this is a juicy story, but Councilman Echausse said it was decision by their attorneys, it’s really not. It is an interde- important that any cuts were not at any Westfield residents Emily Colvin, partmental issue,” Mr. Gildea Westfield Council Awards Contracts particular school, but rather spread 18, and Jonathan Spitz, 41, will said. “Nothing has been filed throughout the entire school system. have their disorderly conduct whatsoever.” “The budget went down. It was charges heard in a Springfield court- Hassen Abdellah, an attorney For Houlihan As Neighbors Object within our control to pass it,” said room rather than in Westfield Mu- representing Officer Chambers, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- nicipal Court. They were among said that the department is seek- By PAUL J. PEYTON With $1.1 million budgeted for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader merous neighborhood residents spoke iam Foley. “It was voted down in most nine protesters arrested during ing her removal from the force two projects, officials have noted that precincts throughout the town by par- President George W. Bush’s visit to WESTFIELD — The town council in opposition to the lights, citing in- “primarily because of the park- the town would be able to complete creased traffic, noise and traffic. Rep- ents as well as people on fix incomes.” the Westfield National Guard Ar- ing ticket.” Mr. Abdellah stated Tuesday night approved a resolution everything accept the turfing of Sid “I’m not happy about these cuts but mory on March 4. to award contracts for synthetic turf resentatives of the various sports that it was actually Mrs. Cham- Fay Field. leagues in town supported the I accept these cuts,” Dr. Foley said, Donald A. DiGioia, with the law bers son who received that park- at Houlihan Field, to install lights at Recreation department officials are blaming the budget defeat on residents firm of Weiseman Hely DiGioia, is Houlihan and to resurface the projects, stating soccer and lacrosse ing ticket but the car is registered seeking funding through Union leagues are facing significant regis- being upset over rising property taxes representing Miss Colvin. to her. Tamaques Park tennis courts by a County government grants as well and not because they are dissatisfied “I had made a motion looking for vote of 8-1 despite objections from tration increases. “Right now everything is on through donations through the vari- Barry Knapp, president of the with the Westfield school system. outstanding discovery (release of hold,” Mr. Adellah told The area residents. ous sports associations in town to pay He noted that school enrollments, documents to opposing counsel) is- Representatives of town sports Westfield Soccer Association, said Westfield Leader. “I don’t want for the project. particularly in the first grade, are down CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 league favor the Houlihan/Sid Fay half the town’s population of children to comment on anything at the At Tuesday night’s meeting, nu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and thus the numbers of classes would moment.” projects. Council members indicated Mr. Adellah said that no their support for the project but vowed charges have been filed against to address traffic safety and how much Dr. Richard O’Malley of Flemington Takes Helm the Westfield Police Department later the lights would be turned off. as of yet. “I don’t want to specu- Currently, the Recreation Commis- late,” he said. “Decisions have to sion has a policy of lighting recre- be made on both sides,” he said. ational facilities from May 1 through As New Mountainside Chief School Administrator Mr. Gildea said the hearing September 30 from dusk until 10 p.m., By BETSEY BURGDORF approximately 6,500 residents. situations, problems and conflicts that dard of excellence at the Whiton El- was postponed because the law- Town Administrator Jim Gildea told Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “You got us out of choppy water could have a negative impact on the ementary School,” he said. yers need more time to discuss the governing body prior to the public MOUNTAINSIDE – Dr. Richard two years ago,” Board of Education school, while developing school poli- Prior to holding the position of the issues related to the case. meeting. He said there is no town O’Malley will be joining President John Perrin cies and implementing the vision and principal at Whiton, Dr. O’Malley “We are still proceeding with ordinance, however, that specifies the Mountainside School stated at the last school mission of the district. served as Principal of Stony Brook the internal affairs procedure,” these hours. District as Chief School board meeting when Mr. “I utilized my leadership, supervi- School, also in the Branchburg Town- he said. “The hearing was ad- Lucas Electric Company of Administrator on Mon- Rusak said goodbye to sory, management and administrative ship School District. journed to further consider the Windsor was awarded the $255,300 day, May 23. His impres- students, parents and skills so as to promote the educational “To achieve academic excellence, charges.” contract for installing lighting at sive resume is almost staff. But Mr. Rusak’s development and preparation of each I worked collaboratively with the su- Houlihan and Sid Fay and the overshadowed by his en- Police Chief Bernard Tracy stint with the district was student and upheld a continued stan- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 declined to comment on the case Tamaques tennis courts. thusiasm and dynamic only temporary and beyond acknowledging that Helecon, Inc. of Bridgewater was energy that has the po- Mountainside was look- “there’s an issue that needs to be given the contract to resurface the tential to put the district ing for permanent resolved and it should be re- Tamaques tennis courts at a cost of on top. change. $104,850. A. Juliano & Sons, Inc. of Interim Chief School Mountainside Council solved in the proper course.” Richard O’Malley “I think I bring to the Mr. Gildea has said Detective Sterling was hired to re-construct Administrator Walter district a higher academic Chambers has been suspended Houlihan Field to pave and triple Rusak is credited with having standard,” Dr. O’Malley told The with pay pending the outcome of parking capacity at the park as well as breathed life back into the deflated Westfield Leader. He describes him- Passes 2005 Budget her case. fencing Houlihan and Sid Fay Fields district after scandal and construc- self as a “dynamic education profes- at a cost of $770,000. tion woes divided the borough of sional with a strong administrative, By KIMBERLY BROADWELL retained from the budget for the next teaching and technology background Specially Written for The Westfield Leader two years that “has not been appro- and experience developing initiatives MOUNTAINSIDE – The priated for anything.” DWC Highlights Main St. Conference; for new education pedagogy and cur- Mountainside Borough Council The governing body adopted a riculum.” adopted a $9.4 million municipal resolution to authorize a $300 sav- He holds a New Jersey Chief School budget at Tuesday’s meeting. ings bond and a $200 savings bond Administrator Certificate of Eligibil- Mayor Robert Viglianti stated that for the class Valedictorian and Sa- Examines Latest Goals and Objectives ity and graduated from Harvard Uni- because of mandated increases from lutatorian respectively from By BETSEY BURGDORF at next spring’s conference. Members not competing with the malls, they’re versity, Graduate School of Educa- the state and from rising insurance Deerfield School’s graduating class. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of the DWC who attend the conference competing with us. People recognize tion. costs, the average Mountainside Also, members of the Borough WESTFIELD – At the Monday representing Westfield are among sev- us as a happy, welcoming place to be.” He also holds an Ed. D from Seton household will see a municipal in- Council approved an eighth grade night meeting of the Downtown eral hundred attendees. “Every one At a retreat held in the DWC of- Hall University. He received his Mas- crease of approximately $80-$90 in pool party set for Wednesday, June Westfield Corporation (DWC), Chair- knows us,” Mr. Martone said. fices on Sunday, board members “ex- ters of Education from Monmouth, their tax bill. At present, he had not 15, from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the man David Martone discussed the This year is the 25th anniversary of amined our goals and objectives and achieving a 3.9 grade point average. had a definitive statement from the Community Pool and waived the highlights of the National Main Street the Main Street Organization, and they looked at our mission and our objec- His credentials also include a Bach- County as to that portion of the tax pool fee of $125. They noted the Conference held in Baltimore, MD in will be sponsoring a “25 Years of Cel- tives,” Mr. Martone said. elor of Arts degree in Psychology bill. rain date for the party would be the beginning of May. ebration” event for all Main Street Com- Three areas that the DWC will fo- with a minor in Political Science from At previous meetings, he stated Thursday, June 16. “I am only sorry I didn’t go to any munities, including Westfield. “They cus on are partnerships with the town Clemson University. that he estimated the county portion Finally, members of the governing other one (convention),” Mr. Martone are bringing the celebration to the Main council and other town departments He comes to Mountainside from would increase by $206 based on an body recognized Kelley Montagna said. “It was great to talk to other Street level,” Mrs. Cronin said. such as the Board of Adjustment and the Branchburg Township School average accessed home of $160,000. for her achievement in attaining nu- folks and see what they’re doing. Mrs. Cronin noted that Chez the Planning Board, keeping Westfield District where he served as Principal The Mayor noted that there was merous titles in the 12 and 13-year Getting to this point has been a tre- Catherine is also celebrating its 25th clean and safe and downtown im- of Whiton Elementary School, a an increase of $317,463 from last old division of basketball for free mendous amount of work.” anniversary this year and suggested provements. Members then took a school housing Pre-Kindergarten year’s budget. He stated that there throws. She won first place in the DWC Executive Director Sherry highlighting the French restaurant in walking tour of the downtown. through second grade students. He were three big increases for the bud- Elks Hoop Shoot Contest at the Elks Cronin announced that representatives the celebration. “When you actually take a walk was responsible for a student body get: insurance premiums, worker’s Club, won the District Shoot in Sum- from the Great American Main Street Mr. Martone noted the success of the through and go behind some of the comprised of 700 students and a fac- compensation insurance and fees mit and the State Shoot in Rahway, Committee are interested in speaking downtown businesses stating, “We’re buildings,” Mr. Martone said shaking ulty of 102 staff members. for the Rahway Valley Sewerage where she made 24 out of 25 free his head. “We want to attract people Dr. O’Malley was in charge of all Authority. He stated that other in- throws. through Main Street, but the majority the instructional and support opera- creases came from police salary and In the national competition held in of folks park in the back and we want tions at Whiton including enforcing wages, police and fire retirement Northeast Pennsylvania, Mayor BOE Begins Ratification to keep those facades looking nice.” school, district and state policies. He funds and public employee retire- Viglianti noted that she came in sec- It’s a work in progress,” Mr. also maintained safety throughout the ment. ond place with a score of 21 out of 25 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 school environment and addressed According to Mayor Viglianti, the baskets. Of Agreement with BH Board of Education portion would The next council meeting is sched- increase by $169 per household. He uled for Tuesday, June 16, at 8 p.m. By BETSEY BURGDORF and the board met behind closed doors concluded the total estimated increase Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “to go over some language,” Board of would equal approximately $463 per MOUNTAINSIDE – The Board of Education President John Perrin told household, based on the $160,000 Education held a special meeting on The Westfield Leader. assessment. Meeting on Cell Towers Tuesday night to discuss the send- The nature of contractual agree- Earlier in the year, Mayor Viglianti receive agreement the board has with ment is confidential and by law can noted that because of the major in- Rescheduled to June 15 Governor Livingston High School be discussed in Executive session. creases mandated by a formula from WESTFIELD – The Board of (GL) in Berkeley Heights. Board Attorney David Rubin said that the state, the library must be given an Adjustment has rescheduled its Mountainside students in grades eight until the negotiations are complete increase of $60,000 in next year’s meeting on the Cingular Wireless through 12 attend GL as per an agree- and a contract is drawn up, the ses- budget. Last year, because of the same PCS, LLC applications to construct ment the district has with the school sions will remain closed. formula, the library saw a $49,000 cellular communications towers on board in Berkeley Heights. “We are responding to language increase. Springfield Avenue and South Av- The 10-year contract was signed in incorporated into the contract,” Mr. The mayor concluded, “If we did enue to Wednesday, June 15, at 7 1997 by the board and costs the dis- Perrin said. As soon as the board is not have these mandated increases p.m. in the Community Room of trict approximately $3 million annu- satisfied with the language of the from outside sources, we would have the Westfield Municipal Building. ally. State statutes require that agree- contract, the details of the agreement seen a $3,863 decrease in this year’s Cingular is seeking to erect an ments of this nature be ratified two will be made public. “The send-re- budget.” 85-foot-high cellular communi- years prior to the end of the contract. ceive agreement has been a really In other business, the governing cations tower in front of the That date, July 1, is fast approaching good one,” Mr. Perrin concluded. body unanimously passed upon sec- Wychwood Gardens co-op com- ond reading an ordinance establish- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader plex on Springfield Avenue, as PAGE INDEX PIE IN THE FACE…Children are all smiles after the pie-eating contest, which ing a municipal cap bank for the 2005 well as a 52-foot-high tower on an Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 11 Real Estate .... 13-21 was part of an event hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School National calendar year. existing building rooftop at 900 Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9-10 Classifieds...... 22 Honor Society held on Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Westfield for According to Council President South Avenue. Community ... 6-7,8 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 25-26 families with loved ones serving in Iraq. Glenn Mortimer, $49,246.36 has been Page 12 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication DWC Highlights Main Street Conference; Examines Goals

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Martone told The Westfield Leader. cials, season ticket holders – the real Mrs. Cronin announced that the hard core.” renovation of Cosimo’s is almost com- Mrs. Cronin announced that the 5K plete and the renovations are “first event, which will be held on Wednes- class all the way.” day, July 27, has its first Gold Spon- Mrs. Cronin also announced that sor in Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Game Stop is “getting back on track Shield. They will be sponsoring the and moving along.” They will be event with a $5,000 donation. The moving into 121 East Broad Street in event is expected to attract close to the near future after renovating the 1,500 people. Last year, 900 runners location. “This is an opportunity to crossed the finish line. put into effect our historic preserva- Signature Moments, a premier tion aspect of our façade program.” memorabilia store will hold its Grand Anna Githens for The Westfield Leader Mrs. Cronin reported that vacan- Opening on Saturday, June 11. Tom Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader BIKE REGISTRATION...The Westfield Police Department conducted their ATTIC ABLAZE…A fire in the attic of a home located at 602 Stanley Avenue in annual bicycle registration with third graders from Franklin Elementary School. cies will be handled in a new manner Seaver, a Cy Young Award winning stating, “We need to take a fresh look Westfield on Wednesday morning required the assistance of numerous surround- Detective Lisa Perrotta, Officer Mark Cierpial and volunteer Lindsay Garner retired pitcher for the Mets, will be on ing towns in an act of mutual aide. The cause of the fire is under investigation. taught bicycle safety rules and regulations to the students and presented them at internal policies.” hand for the event to sign autographs. with certificates of registration. The program is occuring at all Westfield In the future, inquires involving a va- At the public participation portion elementary schools. cant downtown property will be directed of the meeting, business owner Rob- to the landlord or a handling broker. ert Saunders addressed the board on WF Council Awards Houilhan Apartments in the Special Im- renderings that architect Margaret provement District (SID) were also Westfield, commissioned by the DWC Mayor Marks Proposes discussed. The DWC will be inquir- did for his building located at 241 Contracts Despite Objections ing as to how many apartments there North Avenue. Ms. Westfield did not are, how many need to be rented, consult Mr. Saunders before making CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and the reasons they are not being her renderings. between the ages of 5 and 14 – 2,341 Jardim of Walnut Street, urged the Public Forum to Discuss rented. In the past, it has been re- “That is a sore spot with us,” he told kids – are playing soccer with the council to sit down with area resi- ported that parking could be a key the board. We actually were not able association. dents impacted the most by the project issue in why certain apartments re- to use it. Our disappointment was that “Every new program we’ve intro- prior to voting to approving the lights. Property Tax Reform main vacant. we were not included,” Mr. Saunders duced has just exploded,” he said. Fourth Ward Councilman Larry The PGA Tour to be held at “It is a pretty significant building. “We are bursting at the seams.” Goldman, the lone dissenter on the By BETSEY BURGDORF their job,” Senator Kean contin- Tom Maher of Forest Avenue, also Houlihan project, said lighting both Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ued. He noted that one key issue Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield We still stand committed to the this August was also discussed. The project,” Mrs. Cronin said. supportive of the turf and lights, com- fields but only turfing Houlihan “to SCOTCH PLAINS –Scotch contributing to skyrocketing prop- mented, “This is the right direction me does not make a lot of sense.” Plains Mayor Martin Marks, in a erty taxes, or “corruption tax,” as DWC would like to incorporate Mr. Martone and Mrs. Cronin both Westfield into the venue as a “pre- agreed that the DWC is eager to work for Westfield.” Councilman Goldman favored re- press release sent to The Scotch he labeled it, is the Pay to Play, a Abby Abromowitz of Summit bidding the project to turf both fields Plains Times, proposes to hold a system where contractors give do- mier destination,” Mrs. Cronin stated. with Mr. Saunders and his partner The DWC is proposing to have Richard Parness on his façade project Court had a differing view indicating and to remove the lights from the public forum to discuss the issue of nations to elected officials and in that some neighboring residents will scope of the work or at least postpon- property tax reform. return get lucrative government attendees park in Westfield and either whenever they are ready to move take a trolley, or bus to the event. forward. not be able to sit out on their porches ing the vote on the project until the He is calling out to local legisla- contracts. during the evening due to the in- officials could meet with neighbors. tors as well as The Times to join “If there is an opportunity to Board member Lee Hale suggested “We’re anxious, we’re ready,” Mr. that the DWC target “players, offi- Saunders said. creased use and hours of the field. “There are numerous ways we can him in this forum, which will be discuss this issue, I am happy to be “It’s just very upsetting to the neigh- compromise and make the residents televised on Channel 34. there,” he concluded. borhood,” she said. of that area a little more comfortable “In light of the attention the re- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R- Vivian Strano of Summit Court said about the noise and the lights,” he cent property tax summit received, 21, Westfield) said, “That is ex- Dr. Richard O’Malley Takes lights are not needed at Houlihan. said. I feel it is important to keep the actly what we need because the “I don’t thank they (children) Councilman Goldman requested issue fresh on our citizens’ minds. Democrats control the govern- should be playing after dark,” said that the council consider specific light- I make the following three-part ment.” Helm as Mountainside CSA Ms. Strano. ing restrictions for the park prior to challenge. First, I invite my fellow “I have asked for this discussion the installation of the lights. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Resident David Sanders of Genesee elected officials, in particular Dis- on the floor of the Assembly,” he Trail said he believed a lighted field Fourth Ward Councilman Jim trict 21 and 22 state legislators, continued. “If you could get the perintendent to lead and nurture all guage skills,” he stated. Foerst, in voting in favor of the project, members of the school staff and to would give local kids something to Union County Freeholders, area legislatures together, I think that Dr. O’Malley and his wife Christine do at night other than hanging out in said he weighed the positive impact mayors and board of education would be great. I would really love communicate effectively with par- reside in Flemington and have three of the project would have on the town ents, members of the community, and the downtown. members to join me in an open to to do it.” children: Ryan, 5, Kaitlin, 3, and Emma Gio Palatucci of Washington Street, versus the detriment it might have on the public forum on property taxes Scotch Plains Board of Educa- colleagues in other districts and Claire, 1. Christine is fortunate enough the surrounding neighborhood. In the schools,” Dr. O’Malley stated. a senior at Westfield High School and and the prospect for reform. tion President Linda Nelson ech- to be a stay-at-home mother. a soccer team member, said the stu- end he felt the turf and lights were “Second, I challenge The oed Senator Kean’s and Assembly- He also served as the former re- Dr. O’Malley, a lifelong resident “best for the town as a whole.” search assistant for the Education dent athletes “need a safe place to Westfield Leader/Scotch Plains man Bramnick’s responses. of New Jersey and a self-confessed play” and that turfing Houlihan Field Mayor Greg McDermott said he Fanwood Times to be the facilitator “The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Committee of the New Jersey State sport fanatic, added, “I love all sports felt it was important the project is General Assembly. is one solution to the problem. of the event. Third and most impor- Board of Education shares the – baseball, basketball, but especially Michael Giordano of Summit Court completed to gain additional usage tantly, I challenge my fellow citi- public’s concern over steadily in- While serving as Assistant Princi- golf.” He was sporting a summer- for games for the various leagues pal of Cavallini Middle School in said area residents “have some seri- zens in this region to attend the creasing property taxes and the chal- like tan that he stated he got from the ous issues” with the lights at Houlihan while allowing time for some fields event and interact with their elected lenge of maintaining a quality school Upper Saddle River, prior to becom- golf course. be taken out of use temporarily to ing principal at Stony Brook, Dr. such increased traffic safety issues at officials on the issue of property district without overwhelming lo- When past Board of Education the intersection of Rahway Avenue improve their playing condition. tax reform,” Mayor Marks’ release cal taxpayers,” Mrs. Nelson said. O’Malley reported, “I gained a strong President Peter Goggi intoduced Dr. Town officials have asked the rec- foundation in school administration. and Lamberts Mill Road. He said the said in part. “We welcome an opportunity for O’Malley to the district on March lighted field would not solve the prob- reation department to look for other The Times has agreed to support public study of the many factors I developed educational presentations 22, he said, “Dr. Richard O’Malley sources income such as Union County for teachers and PTO members, par- lem of additional usage on town fields. Mayor Marks and will be moderating involved in the current property tax is an innovative administrator and He said the town should instead in- grants and donations from sports or- the event to be held in the Scotch crisis in New Jersey. Certainly we ticipated in an effort to expand stu- consensus builder, very inclusive ganizations that utilize the fields. dents’ use of computer technology, crease its inventory of fields. Plains Municipal Building. Another all can benefit from the kind of in- with staff, parents and the commu- “We are a bedroom community. Mr. Gildea said both the Tamaques venue may be sought if the municipal depth look at the issues that Mayor and enhanced performance evalua- nity, who will be charged with tak- and Houlihan/Sid Fay projects would tion process of teachers.” We would like to stay that way,” said building proves to be unable to house Marks is proposing.” ing this district to the next level.” Mr. Giordano. begin by June and with a completion the forum. Mrs. Nelson stated that a discus- Dr. O’Malley began his career as The terms of Dr. O’Malley’s contract deadline at the end of August in time an elementary school teacher in South Former Mayor and current Demo- “The paper will definitely sup- sion of how public education is were very specific in articulating ex- cratic contender for his old job, Tom for the fall sports season. port the mayor’s call,” The Times funded would be an item on the Toms River Elementary School where pectations from both him and the school publisher Horace Corbin said. board’s June agenda. he taught all subject areas to sixth board. His contract is different from “Such an issue is important to our “Our concern is how to bring grade students and reading and math- previous contracts in that it is a four- readers.” about the relief that taxpayers need ematics to students in the federally year term, “demonstrating the commit- Council Passes Resolution Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, while insuring equitable funding funded Excel program, which is an ment to Dr. O’Malley as our educa- Westfield) told The Times that he for all school districts that main- after-school basic skills program. tional leader,” Mr. Goggi said. It also would also participate. “We have tains educational quality,” she con- “I demonstrated proficiency in adapt- allows for performance-based incen- For School Budget Cuts been trying for property tax reform cluded. ing teaching techniques to diverse learn- tives that will allow the district to “re- since I have been in the Assembly,” The forum is in the planning ing styles of students,” he said. ward the achievement of stretching CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Senator Kean said. “I am just as stages. The Times will keep resi- He also introduced strategies to goals and targets that will drive the a mother of several young children at ing to make improvements next year frustrated as Mayor Marks.” dents informed as more informa- promote parental involvement in district to the next level.” Tamaques School, said she was con- in the budget process including ex- “I think the legislature should do tion becomes available. classroom activities. “I am delighted to be part of the cerned over the proposed budget cuts. panding voting hours. “I consistently encouraged stu- Mountainside Schools,” Dr. O’Malley She urged the governing body to “help As part of the council’s resolution, dents’ use of computer technology by said. “I welcome your ideas and ener- us find the funding” to find education Dr. Margaret Dolan would be moved assigning Internet research projects, gies as the work of our educational for children in Westfield. to the position of Assistant Superin- placing tests on computer and using a agenda moves forward. I look for- Nina Otis of Washington Street, tendent of Curriculum. Her current variety of computer activities to de- ward to sharing this journey and ad- also a Tamaques School parent, indi- position of assistant superintendent of velop and reinforce math and lan- venture ahead with each of you.” cated that increased class size could human services will become a impact negatively on the town. director’s position to be filled at a later Other residents said money being time. The change would save $35,460. spent for lights at Houlihan and Sid Fay A new jazz band planned at the high Asian Student Group Fields could have been better used to school will be cut from the budget, as maintain the town’s education system. well as line items for a fifth grade trip Councilman Echausse emphasized to Sandy Hook, multimedia carts, new that no existing staff would be cut and athletic uniforms, new musical instru- Cited In Raising Funds that any final decisions on the school ment purchases, and a new district- budget would come from the Board wide sixth grade assessment test. of Education. A physical education teacher at For Tsunami Relief Councilman Echausse said he the intermediate grade level will be would like the council to work to- eliminated to save $94,000, and an By MATT MARINO Plains and Mayor Colleen Mahr of gether a number areas to save money administrative secretarial position Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Fanwood to present the students with including joint purchasing, insurance of $42,079 will not be filled follow- SCOTCH PLAINS — The tsu- some kind of public distinction. practices and field maintenance. ing a retirement. An unfilled va- nami disaster in Asia affected people “These students deserve it,” noted “We need to continue to work to- cancy for a gifted and talented throughout the world, including here Mrs. McNally. gether,” said Councilman Echausse. teacher will also be eliminated from in the local area. Through much In other board business, the New School Board President Anne the budget. hard work and dedication, the Asian Jersey Department of Community Riegel said the board would be look- Of the total reductions, $403,235 Student Association – a student-run Affairs informed the board via let- will come through budgeted staff club at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ter that two grants were approved, positions, $72,446 in classroom tech- School – managed to raise over totaling $35,000. The grants will be nology, and $25,032 in fine arts tech- $24,000 for tsunami relief during a used in conjunction with the Shar- nology and $71,450 in equipment, telethon held earlier this spring. ing Available Resources Efficiently Protesters CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 uniforms and textbook purchases. At their meeting held last Thurs- (SHARE) program to conduct a sues. Several (law enforcement) de- day evening, members of the Scotch study regarding shared parking ser- The school board was to have voted partments handled this issue,” Mr. on the proposed tax levy reductions Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- vices and shared public works. DiGioia told The Westfield Leader. tion (BOE) witnessed the ceremo- Along that same front, the board on a resolution last night, Wednes- nial check presentation to the Tri- is expected to endorse the construc- Mr. DiGioia said he is seeking in- day, May 18, after The Westfield County American Red Cross. tion of a shared field maintenance formation and videotapes from the Leader went to press. Robin Wong and Janet McNally, storage building at the site of the numerous law enforcement agencies the two adult coordinators of the Scotch Plains Public Works garage, that were handling security and crowd WESTFIELD telethon, both commented that much located on Plainfield Avenue in control at the event. He said he is of the telethon’s success was due to Scotch Plains. waiting for additional information POLICE BLOTTER the students’ perseverance and de- The board will pick up 40 percent before the trial is heard. termination. That, said Mrs. Wong, of the cost for four bays (storage “Essentially, I was looking for video SUNDAY, MAY 8 led to an overwhelming response garages) that will house field main- and they have not yet provided it,” Neil Slattery, 26, of Clark was ar- from those watching the telethon in tenance equipment and materials. Mr. DiGioia said. “It raises the issue rested at Park Street and Central Av- Scotch Plains and Fanwood. This cost is expected to be approxi- if it (the case) should be tried or not.” enue and charged with driving while “We could not have asked for a mately $32,000. According to council, Miss intoxicated. He was released on his better reception,” commented Mrs. At the next meeting scheduled for Colvin’s case is scheduled to be heard own recognizance. Wong. Tuesday, May 24, the board is also sometime in late June. Christine Kessler, 19, of Point Gina Lewis, who represented the expected to approve reception of funds Calls to Casey Woodruff of the Pleasant was arrested at Tuttle Park- Red Cross at the meeting, expressed totaling $118,577 to be put toward Scotch Plains law firm of Bramnick, way and West South Avenue and admiration for the amount of time the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Rodriquez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & charged with possession of a con- and effort put into the telethon, es- grant program. The money will be Woodruff, Mr. Spitz attorney, were trolled dangerous substance (less than pecially by the students. divided among three programs – Title not returned. 50 grams of suspected marijuana) “I’ve never been so impressed II (Part A), Title IV and Title V. Thomas Silva, 40, from Paterson, and possession of drug parapherna- with students in my entire life,” said Also at the next meeting, the board was reportedly arraigned on May 11 lia. She was released on her own Ms. Lewis. will honor Trip Whitehouse with a and issued a $150 fine for improper recognizance with summonses. In praising the students and oth- special resolution. Mr. Whitehouse behavior and disorderly conduct. ers involved with the telethon, Janet served, as a board member for the Gabrielle Hanlon, 21 was also report- McNally also publicly “challenged” past three years but was not re- edly found guilty by Westfield Mu- Subscribe Today! both Mayor Martin Marks of Scotch elected this past election. nicipal Court Judge Brenda Cuba and Call (908) 232-4407 was issued a $100 fine. THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, May 19, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Fanwood’s TDR Proposal Spurs Questions, Skepticism By DEBORAH MADISON ough would be implementing the pro- untary for individual homeowners in Specially Written for The Times gram to ensure the preservation of the district. FANWOOD — A pilot program to homes in the borough’s Historic Pres- The reason developers would seek implement a transfer of development ervation District. to purchase these credits would be to rights, also called a TDR, in the Bor- The deed restrictions placed on receive concessions from the ough of Fanwood, is being consid- properties in the sending district borough’s planning board in density, ered by borough officials. would define acceptable alterations square-footage, building height and At a special joint meeting of the or additions, limiting any future possibly other design advantages not Borough Council and Planning Board changes to architecturally and his- typically permitted in the receiving held on May 11 at Borough Hall, torically sensitive design standards. zone. Both the restrictions in the send- several consultants made a presenta- Fanwood is one of only six munici- ing zone and design standards in the tion outlining the key elements of palities in the state chosen by the receiving zone would be defined and implementing a TDR. Office of Smart Growth to receive a controlled by the borough, Ms. Mer- The consultants were hired with a TDR grant and this application of a cer stated. $120,000 grant obtained through the TDR to a historic district would be Ms. Mercer explained that devel- New Jersey Department of Commu- the first of its kind in the state. Ms. opers would purchase these credits nity Affairs. Members of the Fanwood Mercer pointed out that participation from homeowners in private transac- Historic Commission also attended in the program was completely vol- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the meeting. The borough will also be applying for another state TDR grant for plan- ning assistance, borough officials announced. Courtenay Mercer, a TDR Planner Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times from the Office of Smart Growth, an YEARS OF SERVICE…Two Fanwood police officers are retiring after many years of service. Police Corporal Stephen office within the Department of Com- Sanislo, left, is retiring after 35 years of service to the borough, and Marin Haluza is retiring after 27 years of service. munity Affairs, showed a slide pre- sentation explaining how the TDR program would operate. Developers in a designated receiving district, SP Mayor Proposes Public Forum deemed to be in need of redevelop- ment, would purchase TDR credits from homeowners in a sending dis- To Discuss Property Tax Reform trict, deemed to be in need of preser- vation. Through easement or deed By BETSEY BURGDORF Westfield) told The Times that he proposing.” restriction, the properties in the send- Specially Written for The Times would also participate. “We have been Mrs. Nelson stated that a discus- ing zone would be permanently re- SCOTCH PLAINS –Scotch Plains trying for property tax reform since I sion of how public education is funded stricted from certain types of devel- Mayor Martin Marks, in a press release have been in the Assembly,” Senator would be an item on the board’s June opment. sent to The Scotch Plains Times, pro- Kean said. “I am just as frustrated as agenda. In a customary TDR, the purpose Mayor Marks.” “Our concern is how to bring about Horace R. Corbin for The Times poses to hold a public forum to discuss of the deed restriction is to preserve PIE IN THE FACE…Children are all smiles after the pie-eating contest, which the issue of property tax reform. “I think the legislature should do the relief that taxpayers need while open space or environmentally-sen- was part of an event hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School National He is calling out to local legislators their job,” Senator Kean continued. insuring equitable funding for all sitive properties from future develop- Honor Society held on Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Westfield for He noted that one key issue contrib- as well as The Times to join him in this CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ment. However, in this case, the bor- families with loved ones serving in Iraq. forum, which will be televised on uting to skyrocketing property taxes, Channel 34. or “corruption tax,” as he labeled it, “In light of the attention the re- is the Pay to Play, a system where cent property tax summit received, contractors give donations to elected Borough Planning Board Adopts Storm Water I feel it is important to keep the officials and in return get lucrative issue fresh on our citizens’ minds. I government contracts. make the following three-part chal- “If there is an opportunity to dis- Plan, Marcovecchio Proposal Still Not Accepted lenge. First, I invite my fellow cuss this issue, I am happy to be elected officials, in particular Dis- there,” he concluded. By MEREDITH MANNINO Avenue. This application is the first clear if the lot is considered residen- testimony on behalf of Mr. trict 21 and 22 state legislators, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R- Specially Written for The Times to be filed with the borough as a part tial or commercial, officials said. Marcovecchio, Mr. Celardo said it Union County Freeholders, area 21, Westfield) said, “That is exactly FANWOOD — Members of the of Fanwood’s Downtown Redevel- According to Eileen Lianarducci, did seem like the building design was mayors and board of education what we need because the Demo- borough’s Planning Board approved opment Plan. representing the board, RSIS applies keeping with the Victorian style, a members to join me in an open to crats control the government.” Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor’s James Watson, professional land to residential areas. mission of the Historical Preserva- the public forum on property taxes “I have asked for this discussion storm water management plan during surveyor and planner of E.K.A. Asso- Another unresolved issue concern- tion Commission. and the prospect for reform. on the floor of the Assembly,” he the board’s meeting Monday night. ciates was the first to testify on behalf ing the Marcovecchio plan is the build- “We covet this historic district that “Second, I challenge The Westfield continued. “If you could get the The plan was drafted from a gen- of Mr. Marcovecchio. ing design. we just achieved, and we want the Leader/Scotch Plains Fanwood Times legislatures together, I think that eral outline provided by the Depart- Mr. Watson explained that the pro- When Salvatore Lauro of Lauro theme carried on in upcoming build- to be the facilitator of the event. Third would be great. I would really love ment of Environmental Protection and posal is for a three-story building and Associates Architects, gave the final CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and most importantly, I challenge my to do it.” then customized to fit the borough’s a new parking lot behind the struc- fellow citizens in this region to attend Scotch Plains Board of Education needs, according to Mr. Pryor. ture. The first floor of the building the event and interact with their President Linda Nelson echoed Sena- He summarized the nine-section will be commercial/retail, the second elected officials on the issue of prop- tor Kean’s and Assemblyman plan, which explains in detail why the will be residential, and the third floor erty tax reform,” Mayor Marks’ re- Bramnick’s responses. plan is being prepared and how it will will occupy the building management. Asian Student Group lease said in part. “The Scotch Plains-Fanwood help reduce flooding. The plan also Parking presented a major issue for The Times has agreed to support Board of Education shares the public’s describes hydrology and features the board. Discrepancy arose about Mayor Marks and will be moderating concern over steadily increasing prop- background information about the exact zoning requirements for the Cited to Raising Funds the event to be held in the Scotch erty taxes and the challenge of main- Fanwood. proposed parking lot. Board mem- Plains Municipal Building. Another taining a quality school district with- The final section of the plan de- bers pointed out that whether or not venue may be sought if the municipal out overwhelming local taxpayers,” scribes mitigation options. Accord- Residential Site Improvement Stan- building proves to be unable to house Mrs. Nelson said. ing to Mr. Pryor, waivers cannot be dards (RSIS) apply to the parking lot For Tsunami Relief the forum. “We welcome an opportunity for granted on extensions if options are determines how many spaces are nec- By MATT MARINO leen Mahr of Fanwood to present “The paper will definitely support public study of the many factors in- not in the borough’s Master Plan. essary and what exact guidelines need Specially Written for The Times the students with some kind of the mayor’s call,” The Times pub- volved in the current property tax The board also heard an applica- to be followed. SCOTCH PLAINS — The tsu- public distinction. lisher Horace Corbin said. “Such an crisis in New Jersey. Certainly we all tion filed by developer Michael Since the proposed Marcovecchio nami disaster in Asia affected “These students deserve it,” issue is important to our readers.” can benefit from the kind of in-depth Marcovecchio regarding his prelimi- building will be partly commercial people throughout the world, in- noted Mrs. McNally. Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, look at the issues that Mayor Marks is nary and final site plan for 221 South and partly residential, it’s not exactly cluding here in the local area. In other board business, the New Through much hard work and dedi- Jersey Department of Community cation, the Asian Student Associa- Affairs informed the board via let- SP Council Considers Vacating Streets on Former tion – a student-run club at Scotch ter that two grants were approved, Plains-Fanwood High School – totaling $35,000. The grants will managed to raise over $24,000 for be used in conjunction with the tsunami relief during a telethon Sharing Available Resources Effi- Malibu Property; Discusses Improving Farley Park held earlier this spring. ciently (SHARE) program to con- At their meeting held last Thurs- duct a study regarding shared park- By FRED ROSSI request that a potential developer of Baldridge Real Estate Inc. for the oped without the street vacation, al- Specially Written for The Times day evening, members of the Scotch ing services and shared public the property make some improve- vacation of Edwin Place and Croyden though giving rights over the two Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- works. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ments to the adjacent Farley Park in Place, two unimproved streets that streets to the developer would “help tion (BOE) witnessed the ceremo- Along that same front, the board Plains Township Council appears to exchange for the vacation. exist on official township maps but from a planning point of view.” nial check presentation to the Tri- is expected to endorse the con- be leaning toward vacating two paper At its conference meeting on Tues- are not traversable by cars. He said an option being considered County American Red Cross. struction of a shared field mainte- streets in the area of the former Club day, the Council discussed a request Baldridge Real Estate Inc. is pre- is for the vacation to be granted, but in Robin Wong and Janet McNally, nance storage building at the site of Malibu on Terrill Road. They may from the law firm representing paring a site plan application for sub- return for that action and in lieu of a the two adult coordinators of the the Scotch Plains Public Works mission to the Planning Board for the monetary payment to the township, telethon, both commented that Garage, located on Plainfield Av- construction of an AutoZone retail the developer would be required to put much of the telethon’s success was enue in Scotch Plains. auto parts store on the site of the some buffering and landscaping be- due to the students’ perseverance The board will pick up 40 per- former Club Malibu. tween the former Malibu property and and determination. That, said Mrs. cent of the cost for 4 bays (storage Club Malibu was closed in late 1998 Farley Park, which abuts the property’s Wong, led to an overwhelming re- garages) that will house field main- after a fatal shooting took place in its eastern border. A contribution from sponse from those watching the tenance equipment and materials. parking lot. The former night club the developer to improve the park it- telethon in Scotch Plains and This cost is expected to be approxi- building was razed two years ago. self, which is home to two baseball Fanwood. mately $32,000. Baldridge Real Estate wants to con- fields, a basketball court and a play- “We could not have asked for a At the next meeting scheduled for struct a 7,300-square-foot retail auto ground, is also being considered. better reception,” commented Mrs. Tuesday, May 24, the board is also parts store and a separate 4,000- In other business, the Council is Wong. expected to approve reception of square-foot retail store on the prop- expected to meet with Potter Archi- Gina Lewis, who represented the funds totaling $118,577 to be put erty, and hopes the Council will agree tects at its June 8 conference meeting Red Cross at the meeting, expressed toward the No Child Left Behind to vacate the streets prior to its hear- to discuss plans for addressing the admiration for the amount of time (NCLB) grant program. The money ing before the Planning Board, which roof and heating-ventilation system and effort put into the telethon, will be divided among three pro- has already recommended the vaca- at the Municipal Building and vari- especially by the students. grams – Title II (Part A), Title IV and tion of the two streets. ous building issues at the Public Works “I’ve never been so impressed Title V. During a brief discussion of the facility on Plainfield Avenue. The with students in my entire life,” Also at the next meeting, the matter Township Manager Thomas Council first engaged Potter to exam- said Ms. Lewis. board will honor Trip Whitehouse Atkins said township officials believe ine the two buildings last year. In praising the students and oth- with a special resolution. Mr. the property can be adequately devel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ers involved with the telethon, Janet Whitehouse served as a board Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times PAGE INDEX McNally also publicly “chal- member for the past three years, THANK YOU...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr thanks Public Works Director Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 11 Real Estate .... 13-21 lenged” both Mayor Martin Marks but was not re-elected this past Raymond Manfra, who will retire after 43 years of service to the borough. He will of Scotch Plains and Mayor Col- election. be replaced by Clinton Dicksen, who was formerly the Public Works Director for Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9-10 Classifieds...... 22 the Borough of Garwood. Community ... 6-7,8 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 25-26 Page 12 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood’s TDR Proposal WF Council Awards Spurs Questions, Skepticism Contracts for Houlihan

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tions, facilitated by a professional this program could impose on the real estate market analyst. Prospec- borough’s most valuable properties. As Neighbors Object tive developers and homeowners Joseph Nagy, Vice Chairman of the By PAUL J. PEYTON half the town’s population of children would be put in touch with each other Historic Commission voiced similar Specially Written for The Times through a list provided by the bor- concerns. Clayton Pierce, a member between 5 and 14 - 2,341 kids - are WESTFIELD — The town council playing soccer with the association. ough. of the Environmental Commission, Tuesday night approved a resolution Jeffrey Donohoe of Jeffrey who was instrumental in obtaining “Every new program we’ve intro- to award contracts for synthetic turf duced has just exploded,” he said. Donohoe Associates, hired as the Real historic designation for the Historic at Houlihan Field, to install lights at Estate Market Analyst for the pro- District, told The Times that this deci- “We are bursting at the seams.” Houlihan and to resurface the Tom Maher of Forest Avenue, also gram, explained that his role would sion was far too complex to be rushed Tamaques Park tennis courts by a be to calculate the values of the prop- without consulting more experts. supportive of the turf and lights, com- vote of 8-1 despite objections from mented, “This is the right direction erties and the credits. A flyer, distrib- Mr. Slachetka admitted that some Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times DEDICATED POLICE OFFICERS…Fanwood police officers pose for a picture area residents. for Westfield.” uted at the meeting, stated that the aspects of this program were untested Representatives of town sports league TDR could “provide necessary funds and that this unique application was after the Fanwood Borough Council meeting following an awards ceremony. Abby Abromowitz of Summit Pictured, left to right, are: Sergeant Howard Jarvis, who was awarded a merito- favor the Houlihan/Sid Fay projects. Court had a differing view, indicat- so homeowners can maintain their groundbreaking. Ms. Mercer stated rious service award; Chief Donald Domanoski; Lieutenant Richard Trigo, who Council members indicated their sup- homes appropriately and in some that Fanwood, being the first in the ing that some neighboring residents was awarded two letters of commendation; Corporal Stephen Sanislo; Corporal port for the project but vowed to address will not be able to sit out on their cases restore the historic integrity of State to apply a TDR to a historic Martin Haluza; Detective Eugene Chin, who was awarded for two letters of traffic safety and how much later the their properties,” with the money they district, would serve as a role model porches during the evening due to the commendation; Patrolmen Brian Bartiromo, who was awarded two letters of lights would be turned off. increased use and hours of the field. receive from the developers. for future applications. commendation; Corporal Michael Schilling, who was awarded a meritorious Currently, the Recreation Commis- “It’s just very upsetting to the neigh- Stan Slachetka, of T&M Associ- Mayor Colleen Mahr said that all of service award and Patrolman Phillip Ugone. sion has a policy of lighting recre- ates in Middletown, also hired by the these concerns would be addressed at borhood,” she said. ational facilities from May 1 through Vivian Strano of Summit Court said borough as a consultant, said that the future hearings and that the Historic September 30 from dusk until 10 p.m., project would require the borough to Commission would be brought on- lights are not needed at Houlihan. Tax Forum SP Council Town Administrator Jim Gildea told “I don’t thank they (children) submit the application to the state by board to share their expertise with the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the governing body prior to the public August in order to implement the borough. Mayor Mahr emphasized that should be playing after dark,” said school districts that maintains educa- At its meeting next week, the Coun- meeting. He said there is no town Ms. Strano. program by year’s end. Several pub- nothing had been decided as of yet and tional quality,” she concluded. cil will likely pass a resolution re- ordinance, however, that specifies lic hearings would be slated between that more education was needed. Resident David Sanders of Genesee The forum is in the planning stages. newing the township’s participation these hours. Trail said he believed a lighted field now and August to inform the public Joni Scanlon of Scanlon Commu- The Times will keep residents in- in the Union County Cooperative Lucas Electric Company of and to outline restrictions and design nications of Metuchen, who also at- would give local kids something to formed as more information becomes Purchasing Program in which Scotch Windsor was awarded the $255,300 do at night other than hanging out in standards for the participants. tended the meeting, has been hired by available. Plains buys road materials from contract for installing lighting at Borough Councilman Bruce Walsh the borough through the TDR grant to the downtown. Weldon Materials at discounted rates. Houlihan and Sid Fay and the Gio Palatucci of Washington Street said that as a member of the Historic facilitate the dissemination of infor- Subscribe Today! The township’s annual auction of Tamaques tennis courts. Commission he found this to be an mation to the community about the and a a senior at Westfield High School Call (908) 232-4407 unused and surplus equipment will be Helecon, Inc. of Bridgewater was at soccer team member, said the stu- exciting concept and this program program. held on Saturday, June 18, in the park- given the contract to resurface the could be a win-win situation for all dent athletes “need a safe place to ing lot of the Municipal Building. Tamaques tennis courts at a cost of play” and that turfing Houlihan Field parties concerned, if implemented The Council also agreed to institute $104,850. A. Juliano & Sons, Inc. of correctly. is one solution to the problem. Borough Planning Board summer hours at the Municipal Build- Sterling was hired to re-construct Michael Giordano of Summit Court Delores O’Brien, Chairwoman of ing, as it has done for the past several Houlihan Field to pave and triple Fanwood’s Historic Commission, told said area residents “have some seri- years. Beginning on June 16, Thurs- parking capacity at the park as well as ous issues” with the lights at Houlihan the council and planning board mem- day office hours will be extended to fencing Houlihan and Sid Fay Fields bers that the commission fought for Adopts Storm Water Plan such increased traffic safety issues at 7:30 p.m. with offices closing in early at a cost of $770,000. the intersection of Rahway Avenue many years to gain historic registry CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 afternoon on Fridays. The new hours With $1.1 million budgeted for the and Lamberts Mill Road. He said the status to prevent any encroachments ings,” said Mr. Celardo. the process of erecting a building will be effective through Labor Day. two projects, officials have noted that on the Historic District and that this lighted field would not solve the prob- Mr. Lauro explained that his firm nearby, questioned whether a traffic On Friday, the township will re- the town would be able to complete lem of additional usage on town fields. proposal sounded like an encroach- chose a design that he calls “tradi- and overall infrastructure study had ceive bids for nearly $4.5 million in everything accept the turfing of Sid ment by the state and the borough. He said the town should instead in- tional,” and he didn’t want to exactly been done. notes, about half of which will be used Fay Field. crease its inventory of fields. She also expressed her dismay that replicate the train station. Mr. Lauro Adnan Khan, a civil engineer at to refund $2.41 million of current ob- Recreation department officials are the Borough Council and planning “We are a bedroom community. offered to meet with the Historic Pres- E.K.A. Associates, replied that inner ligations such as roadway and sewer seeking funding through Union County We would like to stay that way,” said board had not consulted with the his- ervation Commission to get a better capacity of the stone system is de- work, park improvements, equipment government grants as well through do- toric commission before accepting Mr. Giordano. understanding of their guidelines. signed based on EPA standards and and the new communications tower at nations through the various sports asso- Former Mayor and current Demo- the grant to launch the program and “Without some criteria, this could that a traffic study had not been con- the southside firehouse. The other $2.1 ciations in town to pay for the project. that the time line was too rushed for a cratic contender for his old job, Tom go on for years,” Mr. Lauro said. ducted. million will finance various capital At Tuesday night’s meeting, numer- Jardim of Walnut Street, urged the decision of this magnitude. Though the parking/RSIS question Mr. Ponzio emphasized that the projects, including equipment for the ous neighborhood residents spoke in Mrs. O’Brien also said that she council to sit down with area resi- and the board’s request for a minor vicinity that Mr. Marcovecchio is public works and recreation depart- opposition to the lights citing in- dents impacted the most by the project doubted whether many homeowners tweak to the design of the building planning to develop is “a redevelop- ments and Scotch Hills Country Club, creased traffic, noise and traffic. Rep- would want to have a deed restriction prior to voting to approving the lights. are what held up the planning ment area, not a redevelopment cor- improvements to the Township Li- resentatives of the various sports Fourth Ward Councilman Larry placed on their properties in perpetuity. committee’s ability to accept the ap- ner.” brary and roadway and sewer work. leagues in town supported the projects, She told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Goldman, the lone dissenter on the plication, Mayor Colleen Mahr and He then inquired about the redirec- At its meeting next Tuesday, Po- stating soccer and lacrosse leagues are Houlihan project, said lighting both Times that these restrictions would Planning Board Chairman Gregory tion of the light. Mr. Khan said that lice Chief Mark Zyla will present facing significant registration in- lessen the resale value of these homes, fields but only turfing Houlihan “to Cummings acknowledged that these the lighting would not affect surround- awards to four township police offic- creases. me does not make a lot of sense.” making them very difficult to sell. minor issues will most likely be re- ing buildings. ers in connection with National Po- Barry Knapp, president of the She also doubted whether the Councilman Goldman favored re- solved at the next meeting. lice Week. Westfield Soccer Association, said bidding the project to turf both fields money paid by developers would be “Overal, this is a wonderful project. adequate to cover the exorbitant costs and to remove the lights from the I’m very excited to see this move scope of the work or at least postpon- of maintaining or restoring historical forward, and I feel that the issues on integrity to homes in the district. Westfield Town Council Passes ing the vote on the project until the the table can be resolved in an expe- officials could meet with neighbors. Councilman Joseph Higgins ques- ditious manner,” said Mayor Mahr. tioned whether the 52 contributing “There are numerous ways we can In reference to correspondence compromise and make the residents of homes in the borough’s Historic Dis- agenda, the Staggard Place zoning Resolution for School Budget Cuts trict could provide enough credits in that area a little more comfortable issue was mentioned. about the noise and the lights,” he said. order to insure consistency of devel- According to council member Jack By PAUL J. PEYTON tee Chairman, said it was important and thus the numbers of classes would opment in the receiving district. This Specially Written for The Times Councilman Goldman requested Molenaar, Staggard Place will be re- that no existing staff or programs likely be reduced. First grade enroll- that the council consider specific light- inequality, he opined, could result in viewed in a similar process as Trans- WESTFIELD — The town council were affected by the reductions. He ments are averaging between 22 and an imbalanced receiving district, with approved a resolution Tuesday night ing restrictions for the park prior to fer Development Rights (TDR). said staff positions were instead re- 23 students per class. the installation of the lights. some areas overdeveloped and other When the meeting was opened to to cut the school tax levy by $714,543, duced “through either attrition or Several residents opposed the cuts, areas underdeveloped. which will reduce school taxes on an Fourth Ward Councilman Jim the public, resident Cathy Spagnuolo consolidation of responsibilities or noting that small class sizes are par- Foerst, in voting in favor of the project, Mr. Slachetka said that the bor- asked Marcovecchio representatives average homeowner between $75 and titles.” ticularly important for younger aged ough could expand the sending dis- $80. The overall tax levy increase said he weighed the positive impact what the depth of the building is. Councilman Echausse, said it was children. of the project would have on the town trict to include other homes, outside According to Mr. Watson, the will drop four cents per $100 of as- important that any cuts were not at Barbara Sullivan of Clifton Street, of the Historic District, if need be. sessed valuation to 14 cents. versus the detriment it might have on building’s depth is roughly 77 feet. any particular school but, rather a mother of several young children at the surrounding neighborhood. In the Mrs. O’Brien told The Times that The Marcovecchio plan is of impor- Westfield Voters rejected the $66 spread throughout the entire school Tamaques School, said she was con- the Historic Commission felt that million school tax levy by a tally of end he felt the turf and lights were tance to Mrs. Spagnuolo because her system. cerned over the proposed budget cuts. “best for the town as a whole.” additional information from real es- husband owns space behind the pro- $1,528 to $1,463 on April 19. School “The budget went down. It was She urged the governing body to “help tate analysts and architects should be officials had originally sought to re- Mayor Greg McDermott said he posed South Avenue building site, within our control to pass it,” said us find the funding” to find education felt it was important the project is obtained in order to properly evaluate she said. duce the levy by around $360,000. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- for children in Westfield. all of the long-term consequences, The proposed cuts contained some completed to gain additional usage Resident Joseph Ponzio, who is in iam Foley. “It was voted down in Nina Otis of Washington Street, for games for the various leagues 28 different areas hitting all aspects of most precincts throughout the town also a Tamaques School parent, indi- the town’s k-12 public school system. while allowing time for some fields by parents as well as people on fix cated that increased class size could be taken out of use temporarily to Town and school officials have said incomes.” impact negatively on the town. the cuts do not involve any current improve their playing condition. “I’m not happy about these cuts but Other residents said money being Town officials have asked the rec- instructional staff, although several I accept these cuts,” Dr. Foley said, spent for lights at Houlihan and Sid openings due to retiring educators and reation department to look for other blaming the budget defeat on resi- Fay Fields could have been better sources income such as Union County secretaries would not be filled. Also, dents being upset over rising prop- used to maintain the town’s educa- new purchases and programs proposed grants and donations from sports or- erty taxes and not because they are tion system. ganizations that utilize the fields. in the 2005-2006 school budget have dissatisfied with the Westfield school Councilman Echausse emphasized been cut from the budget. Mr. Gildea said both the Tamaques system. that no existing staff would be cut and and Houlihan/Sid Fay projects would First Ward Councilman Peter He noted that school enrollments, that any final decisions on the school Echausse, Finance Policy Commit- begin by June and with a completion particularly in the first grade, are down budget would come from the Board deadline at the end of August in time of Education. for the fall sports season. Councilman Echausse said he FANWOOD would like the council to work to- gether a number areas to save money POLICE BLOTTER including joint purchasing, insurance practices and field maintenance. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Regenald Robinson, 49, of Rahway was “We need to continue to work to- reportedly arrested and charged on numer- gether,” said Councilman Echausse. ous warrants following a motor vehicle stop. School Board President Anne Regina Eure, 44, of Newark was ar- Riegel said the board would be look- rested and charged on warrants. ing to make improvements next year Terrence Barfield, 32, of Roselle was in the budget process including ex- arrested and charged with possession of a panding voting hours. controlled and dangerous substance, pos- As part of the council’s resolution, session of drug paraphernalia and posses- Dr. Margaret Dolan would be moved sion with intent to distribute. He was remanded to the Union County jail. Bail to the position of Assistant Superin- was reportedly set at $35,000. tendent of Curriculum. Her current THURSDAY, MAY 12 position of assistant superintendent of Bobby Blackwood, 19, of Plainfield human services will become a was arrested and charged on warrants. director’s position to be filled at a later Brandon Pretlow, 27, of Westfield was time. The change would save $35,460. arrested and charged on warrants follow- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times A new jazz band planned at the high ing a motor vehicle stop. ATTIC ABLAZE…A fire in the attic of a home located at 602 Stanley Avenue in school will be cut from the budget, as Ivani Morales, 32, Hillside was ar- Westfield on Wednesday morning required the assistance of numerous surround- well as line items for a fifth grade trip rested and charged on numerous warrants ing towns in an act of mutual aide. The cause of the fire is under investigation. after a motor vehicle stop. to Sandy Hook, multimedia carts, new FRIDAY, MAY 13 athletic uniforms, new musical instru- John Ruffino, 36, of Long Island, NY, ment purchases, and a new district- reportedly came to Fanwood Police Head- wide sixth grade assessment test. quarters to turn himself in on a Fanwood A physical education teacher at the warrant. intermediate grade level will be elimi- SATURDAY, MAY 14 nated to save $94,000, and an admin- Jamie J. Johnson, 27, of Bangor, PA, was istrative secretarial position of arrested and charged on warrants and in $42,079 will not be filled following a subsequent investigation was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. retirement. An unfilled vacancy for a SUNDAY, MAY 15 gifted and talented teacher will also Rashan Baker, 29, of Plainfield, was be eliminated from the budget. arrested and charged on a no bail warrant Of the total reductions, $403,235 after a motor vehicle warrant. will come through budgeted staff MONDAY, MAY 16 positions, $72,446 in classroom Angel Serrano, 34, of Colonia was technology, and $25,032 in fine arts arrested and charged with driving under technology and $71,450 in equip- the influence and also charged with pos- ment, uniforms and textbook pur- session of drug paraphernalia. Adam Sylvester, 22, of New Brunswick chases. was arrested and charged on outstanding The BOE was to have voted on the warrants following a motor vehicle stop. proposed tax levy reductions on a Albet Banks, 34, of Linden was arrested resolution last night, Wednesday, May and charged following a motor vehicle stop 18, after The Leader went to press. for outstanding warrants. Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Tattered American Flags Age Discrimination Suit Being Collected by County Settled by County of Union COUNTY — Residents with tat- of the former governor. By PAUL J. PEYTON the center is $156 per detainee. tered, torn and otherwise damaged The ceremony will include a col- Specially Written for The Leader and the Times In other business, the board intro- American flags can drop them off at orful display of service flags and ELIZABETH — The Union County duced an ordinance concerning the eight Union County locations for American flags dating back to the Board of Chosen Freeholders voted prohibition of dumping of materials proper disposal through Tuesday, turn of the 20th century. last Thursday to settle an employment into the sanitary sewer system along June 14, Flag Day. “As we continue to celebrate the discrimination lawsuit brought by a county highways. Clearly marked receptacles for the history of the Courthouse, it is only county division and weights employee The county prohibits the spilling, flags are located at the Union County fitting that we honor the symbolism for $150,000. The board also voted to dumping or disposing of materials other Courthouse, the Courthouse Annex, of the flag,” said Union County Free- increase funding by $10,000 in a case than storm water into the sewer system the Union County Administration holder Chairman Rick Proctor. involving a second employee suit in along county highways and property. Building, and the Andrew K. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the sane department. Under the amendments, to be voted Ruotolo, Jr. Justice Center at the “when a flag has served its useful A jury awarded Maria Todaro at the board’s Thursday, May 26 meet- County Complex in Elizabeth. An- purpose, it should be destroyed, pref- $378,000 in January, following her ing, county employees found guilty of other receptacle is located at the erably by burning.” The American suit filed in 2002. Ms. Todaro, a violating the ordinance face dismissal, County offices at 300 North Avenue Legion considers Flag Day ceremo- A SUCCESSFUL DAY…Senior Girl Scout Jessica Graham displays a service Westfield resident, filed a lawsuit after salary reductions or suspensions. East in Westfield. nies to be “a particularly dignified project of hand-sewn health-aid bags that were decorated by Girl Scout troops she was not promoted to the position In addition, violators would face fines “We do this as a sign of respect for and solemn occasion for the retire- that attended the “From Stress to Success” Wellness Workshop. The bags were of Supervisor of Weights and Mea- of between $250 and $500. Additional our flag. These discarded flags will ment of unserviceable flags.” filled with donated toiletries that will be sent to the victims of the tsunami in sures. The job was awarded to Michael penalties can be imposed for each addi- be turned over to the American Le- The Flag Day ceremony is part of Southeast Asia. Florio, the son of Union Township tional day the violation occurs, occur- gion for proper disposal,” said Union an ongoing series of activities cel- Mayor Joseph Florio, a Democrat. Ms. ring to the ordinance, including 90 days County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, chair- ebrating the Union County Todaro is a registered Republican. in jail, 90 days of community service, woman of the Union County Court- Courthouse’s 100 years as a center Jessica Graham Earns Gold She told a Star Ledger reporter that or both fines and penalties. house Centennial Committee. of law, justice and government in she believed that Director of Public In a related action, the board also The Courthouse Centennial Com- Union County. Safety Harold Gibson had been in- introduced an ordinance to prohibit mittee will host a special Flag Day A Courthouse Centennial and Cor- With Wellness Workshop structed to give the superintendent’s illicit connections to the municipal ceremony in the Courthouse Rotunda nerstone Capsule Exhibit will be on WESTFIELD – As her Gold Award of Clark donated toothbrushes, tooth- job to Mr. Florio due to his political storm sewer systems operated by the on June 14 at 1:30 p.m. Members of display through Friday, December project, Senior Girl Scout Jessica paste and dental floss. ties to the Democrats. Democrats have county. These connections include several veterans organizations will 9. The exhibit includes unique arti- Graham of Westfield recently held a Stop & Shop of Westfield, Shop had the majority on the freeholder domestic sewage, non-contact cool- participate and the featured speaker facts from a time capsule buried in Wellness Workshop event at Westfield Rite and Pathmark of Garwood, board for the past decade. ing water, process wastewater or other will be Jack McGreevey, Deputy 1903, as well as memorabilia cel- High School for fifth grade Junior, Wal-Mart and Super Stop & Shop The Leader has learned that the industrial waste. Chief of Staff of the New Jersey ebrating the past 100 years of his- Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts to of Watchung donated gift cards for Todaro case is still pending as Ms. Violators would be subject to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and father tory in Union County. earn the “From Stress to Success” Jessica to purchase toiletries to put Todaro’s legal fees, which will be same penalties as in the illegal sewer Interest Project Badge. in the heath-aid bags. On The Side, picked up by the county, have to be system dumping ordinance. PERSONAL INJURY LAW Ten Girl Scout troops, all from a spa located in Westfield, and the negotiated. The original jury award The board also voted to support S- Westfield, rotated among various sta- Nelson Family of Westfield were may also be lowered as part of the 2144 and A-3556, also known as tions during the event, which included generous donators to this project final settlement an undisclosed source “Christopher’s Law.” The legislation a morning and afternoon session. They as well. told The Leader and The Times. has been sponsored by Senator Tom learned exercises, heard discussions Jessica Squitieri, General Manager Frank Capece, who represented the Kean, Jr. (R-21, Westfield), Senator and saw demonstrations that coin- of On The Side, was Jessica’s mentor county in the matter, and David F. Nicholas Scutari (D-22, Linden), cided with each of the seven catego- for this entire project. Instruction was Corrigan, have both declined to discuss Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21, ries of the badge. given by Claire Gotay at the skin care the case. County legal fees are now at Westfield) and Assemblyman Eric All girls who attended earned the station, Kara Hermes at the fitness $45,000 for the case. Munoz (R-21, Summit). Interest Project Badge. Each session station and Stephanie Evert at the Mr. Freitas’ case was one of age The county resolution was spon- began with a speech by a local chiro- yoga station. All are On The Side discrimination, The Leader was told sored by Freeholder Bette Jane practor on how stress affects the body. staff members. by the undisclosed source. Kowalski of Cranford. The legisla- Dr. Eric Whitehouse and Dr. Stan Assistants for the event included Bruce Paterson of Garwood said tion is named after Christopher Nosal were the participating chiro- Hannah Vickers, Megan Valenti, Erin the county had to pay out the settle- Williamson of Cranford, a 12-year- practors. McCloskey and Becky Cass, all of ments due to what he termed “patron- old boy killed on June 14, 2004 when Afterwards, the girls were divided Westfield. Jessica devoted more than age jobs,” a reference to Mr. Florio. his bike was hit by a van that was into groups and attended stations on 75 hours to planning and implement- “It’s a shame what is going what is being driven by an unlicensed driver. “Fitness and Nutrition,” “Skin Care,” ing this project. going on with the county and state,” “I’m hoping this law is going to be “Yoga” and a “Healthy Eating Table.” To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, Mr. Paterson said. enacted,” Freeholder Kowalski told Girls then completed a “Service Jessica had to complete at least four Mr. Paterson also said he attended The Leader and The Times. She said Project” of decorating hand-sewn Interest Project badges pertaining to a vigil for Eddie Sinclair outside the although “nothing can bring Christo- “Health-aid Bags” that are being filled her project. She had to earn the Career George Herlich Juvenile Detention pher back” the legislation could pre- with donated toiletries for victims of Exploration Pin, the Senior Girl Scout in Elizabeth. Sinclair was found vent parents in the future from facing the tsunami in Southeast Asia. The Leadership Award and the Senior Girl hanged in his cell on Mother’s Day of similar circumstances. girls who attended brought donations Scout Challenge Pin, all as prerequi- 2003, having been placed in the cen- Freeholder Nancy Ward of Linden for the health-aid bags. To conclude sites to her Gold Award project. ter only 12 hours earlier because of a said she would be sponsoring legisla- the sessions, all the girls participated A member of Girl Scout Troop No. bicycle theft. tion to have schools offer African- in a group meditation session. 681 of the Girl Scouts of Washington “It is a very sad occasion what American Studies to quell increased Dentists Dr. Adam Feret, Dr. John Rock Council, Jessica is the daughter happened a few years ago,” Mr. Pater- violence, including gang violence that Certified Trial Attorney Wiley and Dr. Timothy McCabe of of Linda and Frank Graham of son told the board. He said Sinclair’s has been on the rise. Westfield, and Dr. Andrew Kleiman Westfield. Her troop leader is Malissa mother, Yolanda Padilla, has said she Freeholder Ward said Elizabeth www.JonBramnick.com Cass. A townwide ceremony will be still has not received an incident re- High School does not have such It’s all on the ‘Net held in Westfield on Tuesday, May port concerning her son’s death from course. Plainfield High School offers goleader.com 31, to honor all Gold and Silver authorities. Mr. Paterson suggested a course but only as an elective, which awardees. that the county put up a plaque in requires successful completion of Sinclair’s honor when the new deten- several prerequisite courses. Because tion center is opened in Linden. of these restrictions, Freeholder Ward He said the county was negligent in said at-risk youths would never have the teenager’s death due to a faulty the opportunity to take these courses. sprinkler head in Sinclair’s cell. Freeholder Ward said the first step Vincent Lehotsky of Rahway noted to curbing gang violence “is to give that the cost of housing juveniles at them back their history.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 3 22nd District News Ferguson: D.C. Plane Scare Restrict Medicine Sales to Brought Back 9/11 Memories Curb Crystal Meth By PAUL J. PEYTON Capital. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Assemblywoman Linda Stender, Fanwood “So we are talking real courage and WASHINGTON, D.C. Although it heroism” of the Capital Police offic- TRENTON - Legislation introduced store counter or in a locked case so that turned out only to be a pilot and ers said Congressman Ferguson. He by Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D- customers must ask for assistance. The student pilot of a small called his wife after he 22, Fanwood), if enacted, would control measure would prohibit retail stores from plane who was lost, for was out of danger to tell the availability of methamphetamine by selling in any single transaction more many who were in the her that he was okay. He placing restrictions on cold medicines than two packages of medication contain- Nation’s Capital includ- also gathered with his containing pseudoephedrine, the prime ing more than 15 milligrams of ephedrine ingredient for making crystal meth. or pseudoephedrine. ing Congressman Mike staff to ensure everyone “Crystal meth is manufactured by cook- Any pharmacy or retail distributor Ferguson (R-7th, War- was safe. ing over-the-counter cold pills in a home caught violating the measure would be ren Twp.), last Some terrorism ex- laboratory,” said Asw. Stender. “Crystal subject to fines up to $500 for a first Wednesday’s terrorism perts interviewed after meth causes more damage to the brain offense, and fines up to $1,000 for subse- scare was anything but the incident believed than alcohol, heroin or cocaine. The aver- quent offenses. ordinary life in Wash- authorities over-reacted age cost to clean up a crystal meth labora- “Every pound of crystal meth produced Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times ington. It brought back and may have put evacu- tory can range from several thousand leaves behind five pounds of toxic waste FAMILY FUN…A young mother watches as her daughter makes sand art at an memories of the terror- ees in danger if the plane dollars to several hundred thousand dol- that is routinely dumped into streams, event hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School National Honor Society ists’ attacks on Septem- Mike Ferguson had released biological lars. By placing common sense restric- fields and sewage systems,” said Asw. thanking families who are making sacrifices while their loved ones serve in Iraq. tions on the sale of pseuudophedrine, we Stender. “Often times, municipalities are ber 11, 2001. or chemical agents. take a big step in our fight against one of left footing the bill for the clean-up of a Congressman Ferguson was on the Congressman Ferguson said there the most dangerous substances in our war crystal meth lab. The cost of cleanups is NHS Hosts Carnival for floor of the House of Representatives would be a lot of second-guessing but on drugs.” just one more reason why we need to do voting when the order to evacuate the there wasn’t time to determine the Bill A-4035 would require that pack- everything in our power to restrict access Capital came in. reason for the plane’s close proxim- ages containing methamphetamine manu- to the chemicals used to make crystal For Iraq Military Families “It is rare to see (plain clothed) ity to Washington, the type of plane facturing ingredients be kept behind a meth.” Capital police on the floor of the or the number pilots. By BETSEY BURGDORF “We fundraised all the money for House. It is extremely rare to see one “There were simply too many vari- Specially Written for The Leader and The Times everything,” NHS Publicity Chair- sprinting across the floor,” he told ables,” Congressman Ferguson said. Record First Q’ Earnings SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of woman Liz Elko told The Leader and The Westfield Leader and The Times This time of year there are thou- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High The Times. “We sold pizza and cook- of Scotch Plains and Fanwood during sands of visitors in Washington in- School (SPFHS) National Honor So- ies, and we also received donations a phone interview Thursday from his cluding school tours. Press reports Reported By Town Bank ciety (NHS) hosted a heartwarming from local places.” Washington office. noted that Former First Lady Nancy WESTFIELD – The Town Bank re- small business client base. Our mar- event last Saturday for families whose Northside Trattoria in Westfield Seconds later Capital police offic- Reagan was at the White House as cently announced record earnings for ket is reacting very favorably to our loved ones are stationed in Iraq, serv- donated the food. The Party Stop and ers were at all the exits of the House was Vice President Dick Cheney and the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 special regard for customers and user- ing the 250th Battalion. Party City donated the decorations chambers, at stairwells and exterior First Lady Laura Bush. President of $515,000, or $0.27 per basic and friendly products and services, which Invitations were sent out to ap- that the students hung high from the exits to quickly guide Congress mem- George W. Bush was reportedly bicy- $.026 diluted share, compared to a net has become the hallmark of our com- proximately 200 families inviting rafters at the Armory with help from bers and out of the building. Televi- cling in Beltsville, MD. They were income of $270,000, or $0.15 per basic munity-centered banking operations.” them to a day of food and fun at the a Verizon Telephone Company cherry sion reports showed thousands person moved to secure locations, as well. share and $.014 diluted share one year The bank is headquartered at 520 Westfield National Guard Armory on picker, which was also donated. persons running from the building. In the end it turned that pilot and ago, according to Robert Dowens, Sr., South Avenue, and operates a branch Rahway Avenue. The NHS hosted Members of the society, which “And we didn’t stop until we were student pilot were headed from Penn- President and Chief Executive Officer. office at 44 Elm Street in Westfield. the event free of charge “as a thank started at SPFHS last year, created all four blocks away (from the Capital),” sylvania to an air show in North Caro- On March 31, 2005, total assets For more information, please call you,” NHS Vice President Michelle the games. They enlisted the help of said Congressman Ferguson. lina, according to the Associated Press were $147.1 million, compared to (908) 301-0800. On the Internet, see Switch said, “by fundraising and seek- the talented student body to perform “It was a frightening time. I haven’t and were lost. $111.5 million a year earlier, reflect- www.townbank.com. ing donations from local vendors.” music, create balloon animals and felt like that since the morning of 9- A Black Hawk helicopter and two ing a growth of $35.6 million or 32 man the blown up trampoline. 11,” the Congressman said. F-16 fighter jets were scrambled percent. Total deposits increased to Fanwood Dems To Host Pizza With Candidates “Sometimes the military doesn’t hit Congressman Ferguson’s Press within minutes and fired warning $130.1 million as of March 31, 2005, FANWOOD — The Fanwood Demo- Mr. Walsh is an attorney with offices our kids,” said NHS Advisor Maureen Secretary, Abby Bird, said all gov- flares at the Cessna 152, according to from $97.6 million on March 31, 2004, cratic Committee will host an informal in Westfield and Staten Island. He previ- Basta. “But this time it did.” She said ernment buildings were evacuated published reports, when the pilots did resulting in an increase of $32.5 mil- fundraiser in support of Fanwood’s 2005 ously served on the Fanwood Borough that the students came up with differ- including the Cannon building which not acknowledge radio calls from lion or 33 percent. Loans outstanding Democratic nominees for Borough Council from 1988-1990, and again from ent ideas for events and voted and “this houses Congressional offices, includ- authorities, the article stated. rose from $82.9 million to $114.9 Council on Tuesday, May 24, from 6:30 1993-1998. He currently serves on the one was unanimously picked.” ing Congressman Ferguson’s. The Associated Press report identi- million, representing an increase of to 8:30 p.m., located upstairs at the Sun Fanwood Planning Board. The NHS pledge encourages high Congressman Ferguson said Capi- fied the two men as Hayden Sheaffer $32 million, or a growth of 39 percent. Tavern, 15 South Avenue. Ms. Wheeler is the Associate Ad- standards in scholarship, service, tal police showed professionalism in of Lititz, PA, and student pilot, Troy The suggest donation is $35 per ministrator at Runnells Specialized Mr. Dowens said, “Clearly, The person. Hospital of Union County. She has leadership and character. On Satur- their rapid response to what was Martin of Akron, PA. They were Town Bank continues to strengthen “This is an opportunity for Fanwood worked in system development and day, those characteristics were appar- viewed at the time as a potential act of forced to land and were taken into its position as a community-based residents to meet and talk with Joan hospital administration in public and ent as months of hard work paid off. terrorism. custody and questioned by the Secret provider of financial products backed Wheeler and Bruce Walsh, our candi- private health care systems over the “Last year we painted a room. It “They did not tell us what the threat Service, FBI and local authorities. by superior customer service and per- dates for Borough Council, and local past 40 years. was nice, people looked at it, but this was,” he said, noting there simply sonal attention. During the first quar- Democratic leaders,” said Assembly- For further information about the May year we wanted to do something dif- was no time for explanations. CLASSIFIEDS ter, we concentrated our promotional woman Linda Stender, Chairwoman of 24 fundraiser and other activities of the ferent. We want our honor society The only information Capital po- the Fanwood Democratic Committee Fanwood Democratic Committee, call Buy & Sell on the Net initiatives on building core relation- every year to have something to do,” lice officers had at the time was that a goleader.com ships with our retail consumer and and a former mayor of Fanwood. Bill Populus at (908) 789-7577. Liz said. plane was quickly approaching the

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Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey ments to raise the funds they need to This is why the Union County Board provide services. Property taxes are of Chosen Freeholders is supporting a If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 among the most regressive. Property citizens’ convention on property taxes, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 taxes make little distinction about a and why we’re asking the legislature to vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 resident’s income or ability to pay, put this question on the ballot this No- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at so residents with large properties or vember. We have sponsored a county free time! with homes in high property values resolution supporting the convention. All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 come from the board game Diction are hit hardest, including those on a Such a convention could consider Deception. Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. fixed income. shared services, the elimination of un- Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte And yet, New Jersey primarily relies necessary state mandates, and the adop- Answers to last week’s arcane words. on property taxes to fund the services tion of spending reforms, while ensur- 1. Holcad – An ancient Greek mer- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR chant ship Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo most important to residents: schools, ing that a quality public education sys- police protection, roads, parks and rec- tem and other public services are main- 2. Torgoch – The red-bellied lake trout COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 3. Rurigenous – Born in the country Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly reation programs, services to senior citi- tained at appropriate levels. The con- zens and people in need. vention is under consideration by the 4. Internecine – Deadly to both sides; EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS great slaughter Ben Corbin New Jersey collects 45 percent of its state Senate and Assembly, and we have total tax revenues from property taxes. urged our representatives to vote “yes.” DEHISCENCE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES The national average is 30 percent. We’re also taking a two-part approach 1. Humiliation; shame; falling from One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Households with incomes in the lowest toward a long-term solution: First, we’re grace 20 percent pay 9.2 percent of their earn- using economic development as a tool 2. In botany, a bursting or splitting ings in property taxes, while the wealthi- to build a solid tax base, and to bring open of a seed capsule est 20 percent pay 3.6 percent of their greater prosperity to residents. Second, 3. Discontent Sports Performance Enhancements income in property taxes. we’re developing new innovations and 4. Inflammation of a mucous mem- Over the last decade, as the cost of working harder than ever to deliver high brane; especially of the auditory canals local services has increased, property quality governmental services with DEGRAVATION taxes have increased by 52 percent. greater economy and efficiency. 1. The act of making heavy Involve More Than Aluminum To preserve our quality of life and Union County is working with our 2. Small number; insufficiency It’s been thirty years now, a generation ago, when mets, catchers’ protective gear and improved shoes strength of our communities, we must partners on the local and state levels 3. A starving or dying of hunger develop a better system to fund services. to strengthen economic opportuni- 4. Desperate; wanting little league baseball, high schools and other leagues come to mind. TRIPUDIATION Our system of property taxation is set ties and offer innovative governmen- 1. Violating faith or allegiance switched over to using aluminum baseball bats. Baseball isn’t the only sport where equipment forth in our State Constitution. Munici- tal services for seniors and our work- Back then, the new aluminum bats were con- development has significantly changed the game. 2. The act of dancing pal and county governments cannot make ing families. We have become one of 3. Being trampled under foot, as in a structed to act like wooden bats, yielding a similar Golf is an example where professionals hit drives changes to the system without address- the great places in New Jersey to live stampede exit speed when the ball was hit. Aluminum bats over 300 yards on an everyday basis with new high- ing the funding system set forth in this and do business in. By working with 4. A governing by three men or coali- document. The world has changed a lot the state to improve the way services offered a cheaper way to go versus wood, as they tech clubs. But in golf, it does not seem to have tion of three parties. A triumvirate in the 58 years since the Constitution are funded, we can do even better. THIONIC didn’t break as easily. A wooden bat might last a destroyed the game. In fact, golf is more popular now 1. Containing or derived from sulfer season but a metal bat could last for three to four than ever before. Every golfer knows that it’s “drive 2. Shaped like the seed of a gourd years. for show and putt for dough.” 3. Artistically suited for show or display Letters to the Editor 4. Expressing great thanks; formerly Technical advances in design and construction of While golf is an individual game for the most part, used to express thankfulness with surprise metal bats have resulted in significant performance baseball is unique. Baseball depends on outstanding Will We Get to Vote On A enhancements. Scores have soared to the point that individual performances, yet achievement can only Governor Discusses His now even an average hitter can whack a home run. occur in a team fashion. Property Tax Convention? The ten-run mercy rule comes into play more often When there was “small ball” and a lot of base Balanced State Budget By BUD BOOTHE When free public education first started Over the last several weeks, the Legis- than ever before. Special alloys and manufacturing runners, it was exciting to see how Dick Groat and Specially Written for The Leader and The Times before the Civil War, the state, not then lature has been debating my Fiscal Year techniques have been introduced to make these bats Bill Mazeroski could turn a double play; to see Phil Editor’s Note: The following is the Westfield Township, paid most of the 2006 Budget. My proposal reverses the perform in such a superior manner. Rizutto choke up to fake a bunt then punch it over the first of a two-part series. three-digit annual costs. Today commu- dangerous trends of the past that have left * * * * * nities like Westfield and Scotch Plains, New Jersey with soaring deficits and out- Some of these bats cost over $300 each. Has the third baseman’s head; to see a great slugger like “Mayor brands legislators cowards’ on then part of Westfield, pay around 90 of-control spending. original purpose of cost effectiveness now fallen by Mickey Mantle out-run a drag bunt to the right side. tax reform” read a headline in last percent of all costs — whether state man- Hard working New Jersey families the wayside, and have other problems been intro- There will always be technical advances, some Saturday’s Star-Ledger. dated or those relatively few items over know they cannot spend more money Wow! Of many things written about which the Board of Ed has discretion. then they bring in. In tough economic duced? good and some bad. Technical changes aren’t lim- property tax problems, this is perhaps the Those costs are two-thirds of your and my times, we have to tighten our belts and put A pitcher has less than a half second to defend ited to the mechanics of materials in how a bat is harshest - and the only comment to draw tax bills. In the big cities, the state - again, off some spending until better times. That against a line drive to the mound. “Small ball” – made though. Technology has many facets that all applause last Friday from several hun- you and I - pays upwards of two-thirds of is what my budget does. dred municipal mayors and officials at a the school costs because the local prop- This budget has been especially diffi- singles, hitting behind the runner and bunts are now lead to significant performance enhancements, in- League of Municipalities forum I also erty tax base is so inadequate. cult because of deep funding cuts from passé. cluding the application of chemistry. attended. Theoretically, the legislators should Washington and the state’s increasing The baseballs are made more consistent now, play- Somehow, we’re not impressed with the achieve- The mayor is Westfield’s neighbor write laws on taxes like every other fixed costs. On top of this, last year we Martin Marks, who is no newcomer to topic. But they have not done so — spent more than we brought in, leaving us ing fields and conditions are better and gloves rival ments of Barry Bonds and others in that respect. this problem. Part of his statement was other than patchwork rebates with col- with $3 billion in the red. those worn by goalies in a hockey game. Everything This makes it clear, in our opinion, that the use of that maybe New Jersey taxpayers do not orful names which give back a few I hope that this budget will begin a new is more refined, including the use of artificial turf. technology for performance enhancements in sports deserve tax relief because they continue hundred bucks the year after four or era of fiscal responsibility and govern- reelecting “the same do nothing, self- five digits are collected. I could write ment accountability. Certain equipment advances in baseball are abso- must be carefully examined – whether it’s alumi- promoting cowards to Trenton year after diatribes about the flaws in rebate pro- With the largest spending cuts in state lutely welcome to the game, however. Batting hel- num, androstenedione, norbolethone or ZMA. year.” Mayor Marks, a Republican, was grams. They are not reforms. history, this proposal presents a budget critical of members of both parties. The first line of a legislator’s job de- that is $500 million smaller than last year’s. I wrote here several years ago about the scription seems to be, “get re-elected.” These cuts make this year’s budget the Mayor’s Property Tax Challenge first league symposium discussing a pro- Not purely selfishness or ego; a man or most conservative in decades. Like the fam- posal to convene a special Constitutional woman has much pride, time, involve- ily that has spent too much, New Jersey must Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks made a call to placed calls to area leaders requesting that they join Convention, which would write specific ment of friends and supporters, desire for now cut expenses and assess priorities. area leaders to join him in a public forum to discuss in this public panel discussion. property tax relief into New Jersey’s fun- public service, experience to be shared — I am recommending: damental document. The league then was and money – invested in that seat. Hence A freeze on spending in state govern- property tax reform. Please see his letter below. He Television, meeting place and other details are ambivalent; it has since become a strong wariness about “third rail” issues, taxa- ment operations; cutting funding for the requested The Westfield Leader and The Scotch being arranged. Input is welcome from the public. proponent. The most vocal, and most tion being at the top [along with social Office of the Governor and for each of the Plains-Fanwood Times to facilitate and provide as Please e-mail your comments to powerful, force against the convention is issues like abortion, etc.]. Cabinet members by 10 percent; shrink- the teachers union, the N.J.E.A. That leads to knee-jerk reactions: “I am ing state government and eliminating at moderator for the event. We have agreed, and have [email protected]. To have a referendum on a convention opposed to any tax increase, period,” and least 500 positions; zero borrowing to on November’s ballot, a law is needed. “we have too much government, and/or cover operating costs; spending cuts that Future Reporter Liked The Assembly Speaker promises a hear- too much waste, which if eliminated, will exceed revenue raisers by a 5 to 1 margin. ing and expects an affirmative vote on cure the problem.” Knee-jerk reactions do Even in times as financially tough as Letters to the Editor Day at The Leader this by June 30. The State Senate, the not solve problems, they perpetuate them. these, I understand that we cannot sacri- I would like to thank you for letting me president of which is also the Acting Next week I’ll comment on the pros fice our security. spend Take Your Child to Work Day at Governor, Richard Codey, is lukewarm. and cons of a New Jersey Constitutional Thus, my budget has included $189.7 The Westfield Leader. I thought it was It’s a question if it will pass, and/or if Convention on tax relief. million in funding for homeland security Mayor Marks Issues Property Tax very interesting to see how the paper acting Governor Codey will sign it. * * * * * initiatives. Among these are: $32.4 mil- works. If I had the chance, I would go Taxation, especially property taxation, The author, former Mayor of Westfield, lion for enhanced 911 services; $32 mil- Challenge; Calls For Public Forum back there again. It was a very rewarding has a long history in this state. It is not an was writing about New Jersey property lion for homeland security grants to mu- experience. easy issue. I like to think that if it were, it tax issues in law school, even before nicipalities; $27 million for State Police As the citizens of New Jersey grow cials, in particular district 21 and 22 state I liked the fact that I got to find a picture would have been solved decades ago. becoming a 46-year Westfield taxpayer. Emergency Operations; $12.3 million for increasingly angry and frustrated with the legislators, Union County Freeholders, and write an article to go along with that bioterrorism/disease surveillance; $12 highest property taxes in the nation, the area mayors, and board of education mem- picture. It was very fun. I worked on my million for statewide security. issue of property tax reform has received bers to join me in an open to the public school paper and this seemed to be differ- WHS Coach George Kapner Thanks By maintaining assistance for our se- considerable attention. Several reform forum on property taxes, and the prospect ent. The major differences were that people niors, children and disabled residents, plans have been put forth by various en- for reform. appeared to write the articles in the office Community and Mentor Gary Kehler this budget is fulfilling my promise that tities and the call for a Constitutional Second, I challenge the Westfield and not at home. Another difference was we will not balance this budget on the Convention has been hotly debated. Leader/Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to that everyone was not crowded around one I am writing this letter to thank the also feel that the supervisors of the math- ematics department, Kathy Stevens, Lee backs of those who can least afford it. At the May 6 Property Tax Summit be the facilitator of the event. computer trying to decide the layout. community of Westfield for the opportu- The budget includes: $783 million for hosted by the New Jersey League of Mu- Third and most importantly, I chal- I’m surprised that there weren’t more nity that I have had to serve the high Jensen and Hal Johnson helped me be- come a successful teacher of mathemat- senior programs; $653 million for mental nicipalities, I lamented the fact that the lenge my fellow citizens in this region to people or computers, but that really isn’t school students of this wonderful town health services; $204.8 for child care ser- statewide escalating property tax is not an attend the event and interact with their an important matter. I found that this job over the last 30 years. On the afternoon of ics, thereby helping me become a suc- cessful teacher of athletics. vices; $61.9 for Veterans assistance. overnight phenomenon, and that year af- elected officials on the issue of property doesn’t really use that much math. I’m April 26, 2005, the Westfield High School I believe that as the state nears its final ter year, both Democrat and Republican tax reform.” very good at math — I just hate it. So, in my tennis team beat Bergen Catholic by a There are two other groups of people, far too numerous to mention individu- budget over the next few weeks, it is important administrations in Trenton have failed to I’d like to see this event occur at a opinion, that is a good part about this job. score of 3-2 to bestow upon me the 740th that the people are as informed as possible. heed the call for change. mutually convenient place some time in It seemed pretty laid back at the office. win of my 30-year Westfield High School ally, that deserve thanks. First, the par- ents of Westfield who have always given A new state web page provides insight I went on to place some of the onus on June before the summer months arrive. I It didn’t appear too busy, but I’m sure that coaching career, thereby surpassing the into this year’s proposed budget, and pro- New Jersey voters who continually send believe it will take a modicum of courage, on other days, it is much busier. I had been 739 wins garnered by Gary Kehler. I their time and effort to teach, coach and support the children of this town to be- vides details about the state’s financial the same legislators that lack the political especially from our state legislative lead- thinking of becoming a journalist for a would like to take this opportunity to situation. The “Truth About the Budget” will to effectuate change back to Trenton ers who ultimately hold the power to while, not too long, but a while. And some thank the numerous individuals who took come the best that they can be. The par- ents who have composed the Westfield uses graphs, facts and statistics to explain Also, I issued the following statement initiate changes to the system, to meet me of the stuff that I saw made me want to the time to write, call or personally send the budget and let New Jerseyans know on May 16: “In light of the attention the and their constituents in an open forum on become a journalist even more. their congratulations to me regarding this Soccer Association (WSA) since its in- ception deserve special recognition since how their money is being spent. recent property tax summit received, I property taxes. I hope they are up to the Thank you again for letting me spend momentous personal achievement. Please see www.nj.gov/ feel it is important to keep the issue fresh challenge. the day at The Westfield Leader. To even be mentioned in the same most of my personal coaching success has occurred in that sport. There is no truthaboutthebudget to learn the truth on our citizens’ minds. I make the follow- sentence as Gary Kehler is surreal to me. about this year’s budget. Martin Marks Brigid Ryan He is one of the finest gentlemen that I doubt whatsoever that my personal suc- ing three-part challenge. Scotch Plains Mayor First, I invite my fellow elected offi- Westfield have met in my life and, as most of this cess is directly tied to the efforts of the Richard Codey community is aware, he is among the best parents who are the WSA and the parents Acting Governor coaches in the history of high school who tirelessly worked with the children coaching, not only in the state of New who became my athletes in girls basket- WFHealth Dept. Thanks Jersey, but also in this entire country. He ball, girls soccer, boys soccer, boys swim- was a mentor to me during the first half of ming and boys tennis. Sponsors, Donators my career, initially as the dean of coaches The other group that I must thank is The Westfield Regional Health De- at WHS, then as our Athletic Director. I composed of my fellow coaches over these partment would like to thank the spon- had the opportunity to learn from the best last 30 years, especially my assistant sors, donators and participants that made and it is my fondest desire that I have been coaches, including Dave Shapiro, Pete the Spring Health Fair on April 30 a great able to pass on some of his wisdom to the Giordano, Toni Bristol, Marc Best, Chris success. next generation of WHS coaches. Carson, Alex Schmidt, Don MacDonald, Approximately 100 to 120 residents Although I am sure that I will leave Shaun Cherewich and Bruce Johnson. from the supporting towns attended. This many worthy individuals out, I feel that it Finally, and most importantly, I need to fair was our department’s best spring is mandatory that I thank certain people. thank the hundreds of athletes who have health fair yet. We could not have made it In addition to Gary, I have had two other given their tireless effort to me and to their so wonderful without the help of gener- fantastic athletic directors at WHS. The teammates. I hope that I have impacted ous donations from the following spon- late John Lay was instrumental in helping their lives in a positive fashion, but I can sors: Print Tech in Westfield, Williams me traverse the difficult path that a young guarantee that they have had a far greater Nursery in Westfield, King’s in Garwood, varsity coach must face. The present AD, effect on my life than I have had on theirs. ShopRite in Springfield, Chestnut Hill Ed Tranchina, has been more supportive Many of my teams and many of the young Market in Roselle Park, Trader Joe’s in than I could ever express. Sandy Mamary persons that I have coached have pre- Westfield, Bovella’s Bakery in Westfield, and John D’Andrea worked their training sented me with memories that I am sure I Dunkin’ Donuts in Garwood, TigerMart/ room magic with my athletes providing will carry with me throughout my lifetime. Dunkin’ Donuts in Westfield, Starbucks whatever was needed from TLC, to rec- If you are, or were once one of my athletes in Westfield, Manhattan Bagels in ognition of life threatening symptoms, and you are reading this, I thank you from Westfield and Stop and Shop in Westfield. and everything in between. the bottom of my heart for allowing me to The above companies provided our The Principal of WHS at the beginning have the experience of sharing an athletic health fair with various donations that en- of my career, Al Bobal, believed in me journey with you. abled fair attendees and participating ven- enough to allow me to take my first var- I cannot imagine a professional life more dors a more enjoyable experience. In addi- sity-coaching job, even though I had not joyous than the one that I get to live here in tion, many thanks go to the participating yet proven to anyone that I could the town of Westfield, New Jersey. Thank vendors for sharing their time and expert sucessfully run a varsity program. Jack you to this entire community. I will always knowledge with all who attended the fair. Shields was the assistant principal re- be filled with pride to be attached to both We look forward to working with you sponsible for hiring me and, to this day, the town of Westfield and to Westfield all again at our next health fair, in the fall continues to serve as a mentor and advi- High School.(see photo on page 5.) at Roselle Park High School on Saturday, sor. He not only helped me become a George Kapner October 29. better teacher, but he also helped me WHS Mathematics Teacher Anne Travisano, RN reach for my potential as a human being. Coach of Boys Soccer and Tennis Westfield Health Dept. Coaching is another teaching venue, so I A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 5 Union County News 22nd District News Safety and Law Enforcement State Should Use $1 Bil. Is Not Everyday Thought In Revenue to Lower Debt Senator Nicholas Scutari, Linden

I’ve been a freeholder for eight Cranford, we do not think every day State Senator Nicholas Scutari “The reason we have this addi- months, and every day I learn more about the work done by our county (District 22, Linden) stated last week tional billion dollars is because New about the broad range of services that public safety and law enforcement that a projected $1 billion in addi- Jersey leads the region in economic Union County offers its residents. staff. But if we were to cut the tional tax revenue should be used to growth. These proposed taxes are Most people don’t have time to keep budget for the prosecutor’s office, put New Jersey’s financial house back counterproductive, taking money out up with county news, so let me fill we might soon see what happens in order. of out of peoples’ pockets and out of you in on a few things. when gangs and drug dealers ex- “Now is the time to pay down the the local economy,” Sen. Scutari said. On Friday and Saturday, May 20 to tend their activities to the quiet sub- debt,” said he said. “We’re already Sen. Scutari singled out the realty 21, Union County’s Department of urban towns. What would happen if slated to be $2 billion behind on the transfer fee increase: “Today, Parks and Recreation is joining with county police and sheriff’s officers budget for FY2007. We should apply $150,000 homes in New Jersey are environmental groups to conduct a were to cut back on the work they this money to outstanding liabilities about as common a sight as a dino- Bio-Blitz of Lenape Park. The goal is do in coordinating with local au- instead of creating new ones.” saur on the turnpike. The market is to count all the living species dwell- thorities to guard the public? Sen. Scutari also argued against already putting a tremendous squeeze ing in the park, both plant and animal, Without the vigilance and exper- WESTFIELDERS ARE GENEROUS...Thanks to residents and businesses of the new tax measures, such as a 2 percent on buyers for affordable housing; why whether daytime or nocturnal. tise of our county officers, we would town, Westield United Way achieves their record setting goal of $700,000 in fund gross receipts tax on cable, and an are we going to penalize them fur- It’s the first time such a project is have much more reason to be con- raising. Pictured are Campaign Chairman Tom Cusimano and Executive Direc- expansion of the realty transfer fee to ther?” being done in our region, and we are cerned about organized crime and tor Linda Maggio holding their sign of thanks . include homes priced between The senator also wants to stop sell- looking forward to the results. Mean- terrorism. $150,000 and $350,000. ing off state land, explaining that, while, there’s still time for volunteers Under the leadership of Freeholder “we have real estate holdings that to register by calling (908) 527-4032. Chairman Rick Proctor, Union Westfielders Contribute at FSO Event to Address will only continue to appreciate in Unfortunately, there are a num- County recently participated in a na- value. To sell them off now if we ber of people who write letters mak- tional exercise called Topoff 3, which Parental Control Issues don’t absolutely have to is to short- ing various charges against Union was designed to strengthen our abil- Record Levels for Neighbors WESTFIELD – On May 24, the change ourselves down the road. It’s County officials and employees. I ity to prevent and, if necessary, re- WESTFIELD – The Westfield receive the funds, Mr. Cusimano Family Support Organization (FSO) a little like getting rid of the family know that not every newspaper has spond to a biological threat. Hun- United Way announced that added, “I want to express my heart- of Union County will present “Con- silver.” the resources to check the facts in dreds of volunteers throughout the Westfielders opened their wallets and felt gratitude and appreciation to all trolling Parents and Out-of-Control The most important thing, said Sen. letters to the editor. But I hope that county came together to test the mettle their hearts to help raise a record- the residents of Westfield whose Kids” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at their Scutari, is to be fiscally responsible: most readers have the good sense to of our law enforcement and medical breaking $700,000. contributions to the Westfield United office at 137 Elmer Street in Westfield. “Governor Codey put the budget to- read critically and look at the evi- response teams. Tom Cusimano, Chairman of the Way show the magnitude of caring Led by Steve Becker, a licensed gether with a scalpel and a micro- dence. Data from that exercise is now be- 2004 campaign noted, “The depth of that makes this town such a special clinical social worker, the discussion scope, and I urge my colleagues to The Union County employees whom ing compiled and analyzed so that we caring and financial support truly re- place to live. I am proud to say I am will focus on how over-controlling stay the course. To abandon a frugal I know work hard to do a good job and can be better prepared for emergen- flects the Westfield spirit of outreach a Westfielder. Westfield truly cares!” parenting can cause youngsters to approach now would be self-defeat- provide services to residents. Most of cies. and giving to others. Our small town “In its 48 year history, the become estranged from the parents ing and gratuitous. This is an oppor- the work they do is unsung and under- I invite anyone who needs infor- has demonstrated a big town ‘love of Westfield United Way has distrib- as well as themselves. tunity, not a reprieve.” appreciated. For critics to point to the mation on Union County to visit the neighbor’ level of support.” uted almost $18 million for the pro- FSO is a system partner of the New salaries of administrators is mislead- web site: www.ucnj.org. You may On behalf of the 19 agencies which grams and services for Westfielders,” Jersey Department of Human Services, Police to Enforce ‘Zero ing. Besides, the administrators and write to me at the UC Administration added Linda Maggio, Executive Di- Division of Child Behavioral Health officials whom I see every day are Building, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Or Codey Submits State rector of the Westfield United Way. Services. For more information, please Tolerance’ Seatbelt Law always looking for ways to be more you can call the Freeholders’ office “This is a true reflection of how call (908) 789-7625 and ask for Gail, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- effective and keep expenses down. And at: (908) 527-4100. Nominations to Senate much we all care!” Kathy or Vickie. lice Department will be conducting a like most other freeholders, I drive my Thank you for your attention. And TRENTON – Acting Governor Ri- Click It or Ticket campaign from May own car, not a county car. best wishes for the Memorial Day chard Codey last week submitted 23 to June 5 that incorporates “zero- In towns like Westfield and holiday. several dozen nominations to the tolerance enforcement” of automo- State Senate for advice and consent bile safety belt laws. As part of a of the Senate. Included on the list are national effort, the program seeks to several individuals from Union increase safety belt use in cars and County. reduce serious injury or death in traf- For the 9-1-1 Commission, Union fic crashes. County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and According to the police department, Gareth Williams of Cranford were Click It or Ticket is a high-publicity nominated for appointment. law enforcement effort that gives For the Catastrophic Illness In Chil- people more of a reason to buckle up dren Relief Fund Commission, Jane — the increased threat of a traffic Schreadley Lorber, R.N. of Scotch ticket. Most people buckle up for Plains was nominated for reappoint- safety. But for some people, it is the ment. threat of the ticket that spurs them to For the New Jersey Historic Trust, put on a safety belt.” Dr. Thomas H. Brown of Plainfield The department notes, Click it or was nominated for reappointment. Ticket campaigns and similar efforts For the State Board of Professional have increased safety belt and as a Engineers and Land Surveyors, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times result of the enforcement and public Maureen Kehoe Rothfelder, Esq. of SPECIAL K’S...George Kapner, left, and Gary Kehler pose and discuss their information efforts, New Jersey’s seat Westfield was nominated for appoint- record setting number of victories while at Westfield High School. See letter on belt usage rate has risen to an all-time ment. page 4. high of 82 percent.” For the State Board Of Professional NEW ROTARY CLUB MEMBER…Dwight Leeper, President of the Fanwood Scotch-Plains Rotary Club (FWSPR), left, recently presented a certificate to Planners, Victor Vinegra, of Garwood Thomas Loop. Mr. Loop has been a resident of Scotch Plains for 14 years with his was nominate for appointment. wife and four children. He is a member of All Saints Church and is Assistant For the New Jersey Sports and Ex- Scoutmaster with Troop 33 of The Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Mr. Loop position Authority, George Castro, II provides customized software systems to the financial industry. The FWSPR of Elizabeth was nominated for reap- meets every Wednesday at noon at Pantagis Restaurant. For further information pointment. contact Dr. Richard Dobyns at (908) 322-5986.

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UC AN CHANGE YOUR LIFE YO For information call 908-709-7518 – or – visit us online at www.ucc.edu Page 6 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miller-Cory to Spotlight Tole Painting on Sunday WESTFIELD – This Sunday, May onstrations will take place in the 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., Laurie and Amy Frazee Building. Arlene Soong of Mills of Fanwood will present a pro- Winfield Park and Joan Barna of gram on “The Art of Tole Painting” at Scotch Plains, members of the the Miller-Cory House Museum, lo- museum’s Cooking Committee, will cated at 614 Mountain Avenue in prepare traditional and seasonal foods Westfield. over the open-hearth fire. Taste treats In Colonial times, tinware items will be available for visitors to sample. such as sugar, money and candle Admission to the museum is $2 for boxes; lanterns, coffee pots and nu- adults, 50 cents for students and free merous kitchen utensils were very for children under age six. The mu- useful and inexpensive, but also were seum will be closed during Memorial unattractive and needed adornment. Day weekend and reopen on Sunday, Artisans in Wales began decorat- June 5, with a Wash Day demonstra- ing tin soon after 1700. Later, women tion. For more information about the with free time decorated tin as a “po- museum and its many volunteer op- lite accomplishment.” To keep from portunities, please call (908) 232-1776. calling tinware anything so common Natalie and Robert Sobocinski as “tin,” the elegant used the French Senior Health Day Set word “tole,” meaning sheet metal or tinplate. Tole painting was popular At Westfield Area ‘Y’ well into the 19th century. WESTFIELD – In celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Sobocinski Eighteenth-century cooking dem- National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Westfield Area “Y” has in- vited seniors to come to its facility at Wilhelms Welcome 220 Clark Street in Westfield on Celebrate 50th Anniversary Wednesday, May 25, for a day of fun, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sobocinski of Laura Sobocinski, of Cranford, Lori and Madelyn Rose fitness, fellowship and food. Scotch Plains celebrated their 50th her husband, John Mineo, of Fanwood, Jodi and Jeff Wilhelm of Cranford At the Westfield Area “Y,” the theme wedding anniversary on Saturday, and Lisa Sobocinski of Scotch Plains. MR. AND MRS. BRIAN T. MURPHY have announced the birth of their of the day will be “Get Moving…It’s (She is the former Ms. Rebecca Gewirtz) April 23, with family and friends at a They also have 13 grandchildren. daughter, Madelyn Rose Wilhelm, on a Step in the Right Direction!” From reception hosted by their children at Mrs. Sobocinski is a homemaker. Wednesday, February 16, at 9:02 a.m. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the following activi- Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains. Mr. Sobocinski, a United States Air at Overlook Hospital in Summit. ties will be offered, all free of charge: Mr. Sobocinski and the former Miss Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, Ms. Rebecca Gewirtz Madelyn weighed 6 pounds and 14 Fitness assessment; observation or Natalie Stecyk were married on April 23, worked for 28 years for the American ounces and measured 18¾ inches in participation in a land or water exer- 1955 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Can Company in Hillside. He then length at birth. cise class; an informational session Church in Irvington. They have resided in worked for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood The baby’s maternal grandparents on Body, Mind and Memory pre- Scotch Plains for the past 38 years. Board of Education for 20 years, retir- Weds Brian T. Murphy are Ginny and Larry Taner of sented by Trinitas Hospital, and a The couple’s four children include ing five years ago. Mr. Sobocinski is a Westfield. nutritious lunch. Ms. Rebecca Gewirtz, the daugh- the best men. Ellen and her husband, Douglas Freitag, retired President of Teamsters Local Lora and Rich Wilhelm of For more information on Senior of Scotch Plains, John and his wife, No. 102 out of Fair Lawn. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gewirtz The ushers were Lee Barrett and Woodbridge are her paternal grand- Health and Fitness Day and programs of Fanwood, was married on Friday, John Ruvolo, both of Hoboken, and parents. for active older adults at the Westfield October 8, to Brian T. Murphy. He is Christopher Brucia of Richmond, Va., Madelyn’s great-grandparents are Area “Y,” please call Mary Ann the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward friends of the bridegroom, along with Dot and Norm Ziegenfuss of Spring- McCormick, Coordinator of Active Garage Sale Slated Saturday Murphy of Westfield. David Gewirtz of Scottsdale, Ariz. field and Ronnie and Arnie Houser of Older Adult Programs at the “Y,” at The afternoon ceremony and Mass and Michael Gewirtz of Fanwood, Lakehurst. (908) 966-9344. took place at St. Helen’s Roman the brothers of the bride. In Scotch Plains-Fanwood Catholic Church in Westfield, with Miss Caroline McLoughlin of Gar- the Reverend Lawrence Fama offici- den City, N.Y., a cousin of the bride- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Mountain Avenue and Palmer Video ating. An evening reception followed groom, and Miss Ashley Celmens of Author to Speak at Library Plains-Fanwood Town-wide Garage on Westfield Avenue, and in Fanwood at The Park Savoy in Florham Park. Middletown, a cousin of the bride, Sale, sponsored by the Scotch Plains at Quick Chek on North Avenue, and Given in marriage by her parents, served as flower girls. About Video Production Junior Woman’s Club, will take place on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to Richard and Lori Gewirtz, the bride Bobby McLoughlin of Garden City, this Saturday, May 21. In the event of 10 p.m. in Fanwood at Quick Chek on had Mrs. Laura Ferchak of Florham N.Y., a cousin of the bridegroom, and SCOTCH PLAINS – On Thursday, She will illustrate her materials with rain, it will be held on Sunday, May 22. North Avenue, Fanwood Bagels and Park and Ms. Natalie Bush of Christopher Insinna of Staten Island, May 26, the Scotch Plains Public video and/or storyboards and encour- Residents of Scotch Plains and Deli on South Martine Avenue, and Fanwood as her Matron of Honor and N.Y., a cousin of the bride, were the Library will present a program at 7 age questions from the audience. The Fanwood will hold their own garage the Scotch Plains Public Library on Maid of Honor, respectively. Both ring bearers. p.m. on “Video Production: A Basic presentation will last approximately sales, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and keep Bartle Avenue. are friends of the bride. The bridal party hosted a shower Guide.” The speaker will be Miriam an hour. all profits. For $15, their address is The maps will only be available at Serving as bridal attendants were on July 27, 2004 at The Westwood in S. Jersky, author of the book of the This program is free and open to listed on a map of participating homes these times; individuals are asked not to Miss Annie Ebenhoeh of Chesaning, Garwood. same name. all, and light refreshments will be and items for sale at each location. call these establishments. For more in- Mich. and Ms. Michelle Leonard of The rehearsal dinner, hosted by Ed- This presentation will focus on offered. The Scotch Plains Public Proceeds will benefit local charities. formation, please call (908) 889-5153. Glen Rock, cousins of the bride, and ward and Angela Murphy, the parents of shooting and editing vacation footage. Library is located at 1927 Bartle Av- Last year, nearly 200 homes were The Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Mrs. Paola Gonzalez of Cranford, a the bridegroom, took place the evening Ms. Jersky will share with the audi- enue. For further information and di- included in the sale. Club is a non-profit community ser- friend of the bride. before the wedding at The Westwood. ence tips on how to select footage to rections, please call the library at The Junior Woman’s Club will dis- vice group. It is a member of the Scott Murphy of Bridgewater and Following a wedding trip to the shoot; how to create “video snapshots” (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, tribute the free maps tomorrow, Fri- General Federation of Women’s Gregory Murphy of Woburn, Mass., Hyatt Regency in Aruba, the couple of scenery and landmarks, and how to or visit the library’s website at day, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Clubs. both brothers of the bridegroom, were resides in Basking Ridge. shoot and edit a video tour. www.scotlib.org. Scotch Plains at Nunzio’s Pizza on Women’s Book Club Pack No. 172 to Honor To Meet on June 4 Cub Scouts’ 75th Year You’ve worked hard to get where you are. WESTFIELD – Cub Scout Pack No. JUXTAPOSE GALLERY Now tell the world. WESTFIELD – On Saturday, June 172, sponsored by the Franklin El- 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Women’s ementary School Parent Teacher Orga- Presents Book Club of the First Baptist Church nization in Westfield, will celebrate the Charmatz Consulting LLC of Westfield will meet at the church, 75th anniversary of Cub Scouting this located at 170 Elm Street. This will year at its annual Blue and Gold Ban- When you are ready for the next step. be the last Book Club meeting before quet on Thursday, June 9. the summer. The banquet will be held at Franklin Jean Kellogg will lead a discussion School from 6 to 8 p.m. All former Specializing in Communication, of “The Lion, the Witch, and the scout leaders are invited to attend and Strategy and Media Relations Wardrobe,” the second book in C.S. will receive special recognition. Lewis’ Narnia Chronicles. Sandy The Boy Scouts of America orga- Brown will provide refreshments. nized Cub Scouting for younger boys Call for a Free Evaluation Newcomers are always welcome in 1930. This year’s banquet will be a (908) 301-0540 to share in the discussion and fellow- special event for Pack No. 172, since [email protected] ship, even if they have not read the Franklin School also is celebrating book. For more information, please its 75th anniversary this year. www.CharmatzConsulting.com call Bette Savage at (908) 575-8637 For more information, please con- or email [email protected]. tact Laura at [email protected]. Canadian Artist of the Year Ingrid Hunt Friday. May 20, 10am - 7 pm Westfield Saturday, May 21, 11 am - 3 pm We Just Want to Say Goodbye. You will have the opportunity to participate in a special raffle to win the framed one-of-a-kind painting. In addition, And Thank You! Ms. Hunt will autograph and date painting during her visit. Please Stop in before we go...May 25 Serving The Community for 30 Years JUXTAPOSE GALLERY 58 Elm Street • Westfield 908-232-3278 www.juxtaposegallery.com

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Elizabeth’s maternal grandpar- ents are Howard and Doris Georgs To See of Easton, Pa., formerly of Millington. Her paternal grandparents are Aldo and Marilyn Tammaro of The Best Of Broadway Westfield. Eloise Wall of Brick Township is Elizabeth’s great-grandmother. A TIME TO HEAL…Members of the Westfield Junior Woman’s Club recently presented a check for $17,643 to Healing the Children as a result of their annual fundraiser. Pictured, from left to right, are: Junior Woman’s Club President Day Care Friends’ Sale Nannette Loftus; Healing the Children’s founder and Executive Director, Evelyn Close To Home Dudziec, and Cranford representative Cathy Queenan, and Wine Tasting and To Kick Off Tomorrow Auction Chairwomen Pam Wiaczek and Courtney Mackin. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Day Care Center Friends will hold its spring children’s outgrown clothing, Junior Woman’s Club Benefit book and toy sale tomorrow, Friday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. Aids Children’s Medical Care in Westminster Hall of The Presbyte- WESTFIELD – On March 4, the abling the Woman’s Club to raise close rian Church in Westfield, located at Westfield Junior Woman’s Club held to $18,000 for Healing the Children. 110 Mountain Avenue. its major fundraiser for the year, a Evelyn Dudziec, founder and Ex- The Westfield Day Care Center is wine tasting and auction, to benefit ecutive Director of Healing the Chil- celebrating its 37th year of providing Healing the Children. dren, and local representative Cathy day care and developmentally appro- Over 270 people attended the event, Queenan from Cranford, expressed priate programs for children 18 which was held at the Shackamaxon deep appreciation for the donation. months through kindergarten. Country Club in Scotch Plains, en- A non-profit organization founded in 1981, Healing the Children pro- vides free medical care or assistance Frank Chupko to Serve As to youngsters in the United States and abroad whose families lack the re- sources or funds for their children’s F-SP Parade Grand Marshal medical needs. The organization’s motto is “Changing the world...one SCOTCH PLAINS — The 2005 Committee invites all borough and child at a time.” Fanwood-Scotch Plains Memorial township residents who served in the Event Chairwomen Pam Wiaczek Day Parade Committee has selected armed forces of the United States and Courtney Mackin, as well as the Frank T. Chupko, Jr. as the Grand during the Vietnam War period (De- entire Junior Woman’s Club, extended Marshal for this year’s parade, which cember 1, 1959 through May 7, 1975) their gratitude to the many local busi- will be held on Monday, May 30. to participate in the 2005 parade. This nesses and merchants who contrib- A long-time resident of Scotch invitation is extended to all veterans uted donations, advertising and as- Plains, Mr. Chupko served in the of this period regardless of their duty sistance for the fundraiser. United States Navy from 1968 to station, including stateside, overseas The Junior Woman’s Club of 1972. His assignments included two and combat assignments. Westfield is a group of approximately tours of duty in waters off Vietnam Those veterans who are interested 30 volunteer women who work to- aboard aircraft carriers, where he was in joining their fellow Vietnam War ward improving their community and a rescue helicopter crew member. era comrades should register with the the lives of others. It is a member of A Past Commander of American Parade Committee by calling Toni the New Jersey State Federation of Legion Post No. 209, Mr. Chupko also Rollis at the Scotch Plains Municipal Woman’s Clubs. For more informa- served seven times as Commander of Building at (908) 322-6700, exten- tion about joining the club, please Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. sion no. 314. call Jennifer at (908) 789-8991. 10122. During his tenure as Commander of VFW District 5 in Union County, he received awards of All-State and All- American District Commander. Westfield Library Program This year marks the 30th anniver- sary of the end of the Vietnam War. In recognition of this milestone, the To Feature Scottsboro Case theme for the Memorial Day Parade WESTFIELD – Author Andrew H. 10 to 23 months, will meet on Tues- will be “Welcome Home – A Salute to Lee will present a visual history of the day and Wednesday, May 24 and 25, Vietnam Veterans.” Scottsboro case on Tuesday, May 24, at from 9:45 to 10:05 a.m. All Fanwood and Scotch Plains 7 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Li- For more information or to register veterans of the Vietnam War era will brary, located at 550 East Broad Street. for the free adult programs, please be honored at the parade. The Parade “Scottsboro, Alabama: A Story in call (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s Linoleum Cuts,” edited by Mr. Lee, is website at www.wmlnj.org, or stop Scotch Plains Baptist a compilation of 118 linoleum prints by the library for a copy of its quar- Plans Cemetery Tour depicting the 1931 landmark case of terly newsletter. the “Scottsboro nine,” one of the most SCOTCH PLAINS – The his- well-known and controversial legal Library Friends Plan toric cemetery of the Scotch Plains decisions in United States history. Baptist Church will be the site of Several other activities are planned Wine Tasting Benefit a casual strolling tour on Thurs- at the library during the week of May FANWOOD – On Sunday, May day, May 26, beginning at 12:30 22 as well, including two programs 22, the Friends of the Fanwood Me- p.m. from the church parking lot. for adults. morial Library will host a wine tast- The relaxed conversation will “Business and Investment Online” ing event from 3 to 5 p.m. at the include information about the will be held May 24 from 10 to 11:30 Walter Gilbert House, 225 North Av- gravesites of early area settlers, a.m. This hands-on class covers the enue in Fanwood. gravestone carvers and gravestone basics of online business sources The event will feature wines from art; Caesar, a freed slave buried in available through the library. Addi- Bouquet du Vin, an importer and dis- the cemetery, and tips on how to tionally for adults, “TGIF: Trivoli tributor of Canadian and European read old inscriptions. Fest,” spotlighting Denmark, will take wines. Tickets, at $30 per person, are The Reverend Chaz Hutchison, place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27. available from the library, located at Pastor of the 257-year-old con- For children, the library offers sev- North Avenue and Tillotson Road. gregation, will conduct the ap- eral story time programs. All are con- Amy Meyer, who founded Bouquet proximately hour-long presenta- ducted on a drop-in basis, but atten- du Vin three years ago, first learned tion. Participants are advised to dance is limited, so individuals are about wines on Wall Street as head of wear comfortable clothing and advised to arrive early and sign in at Merrill Lynch’s tax department, in the shoes. the Children’s Desk. course of entertaining clients at top The Scotch Plains Baptist Youngsters must have a valid New York restaurants. Her forte is Church is located at 333 Park Av- Westfield Library card to participate. ferreting out quality and unusual wines enue at the corner of Grand Street. The library requests that children at- and offering them at a reasonable price. The parking lot is easily acces- tend each program only once per week Proceeds from the event will ben- sible from Grand Street. For more so that as many children can partici- efit programs and services at the li- information, please call the church pate as possible. brary. For more information, please office at (908) 322-5487. “Mother Goose Lapsit,” for ages call (908) 322-9179. 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He holds a Masters of Di- 115 years, the congregation of the Sunday morning worship at 11 vinity degree from the Virginia Bethel Baptist Church in Westfield a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 Union School of Theology, and is has been serving God, and come a.m., the church also holds a the Afro-American Student Con- this summer, they will be doing so Wednesday Prayer Meeting and sultant at Westfield High School. in a modernized church building. Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. Renovations to the church build- According to Pastor Kenneth Bethel Baptist members are also ing are scheduled for completion Clark, extensive renovations to the involved in many different minis- this summer, at which time the church building, located at 539 tries, both at home and abroad. church will mark the occasion with Trinity Place, began this past win- The church’s missionary ministry celebrations and festivities, ac- ter. Church services are being held runs soup kitchens and distributes cording to Pastor Clark. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at Edison Intermediate School in blankets to the homeless through- Christopher Copeland PLANS UNDERWAY…Representatives of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Westfield until construction is out Union County, as well as help- Town Bank of Westfield review renovation plans outside the church. Pictured, complete. ing countries affected by this past from left to right, are: Robert Dowens, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer The congregation, an offshoot December’s tsunami. Christopher Copeland Earns of the Town Bank of Westfield; William McDuffie, Board of Trustees Chairman; of the First Baptist Church of Pastor Kevin Clark, and Ed Wojtaszek, Town Bank Executive Vice President and In addition, the church offers Senior Loan Officer. The bank is helping to fund the project. Westfield, was established in 1889 programs for youths and senior to serve Westfield’s African- citizens. Eagle Scout Designation American community. Known at “A lot of good things happen WESTFIELD – Christopher trek to the Philmont Scout Reserva- the time as the New York Avenue here,” Pastor Clark told The Copeland of Maplewood, a member VBS Registration Underway Baptist Church, the first church tion in New Mexico. Westfield Leader and The Scotch of Westfield’s Troop No. 73 of the For his Eagle project, Chris planned building was erected by Plains-Fanwood Times. “We try Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church and executed landscaping improve- At Terrill Road Baptist congregants in 1893 on land do- to do whatever we can do.” since sixth grade, has earned the rank ments for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church nated by the First Baptist Church. On Friday, June 17, members of of Eagle Scout – the highest award in Westfield. SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration choices they make daily will affect In 1913, the church was renamed Bethel Baptist will participate in a bestowed by the Boy Scouts of The son of Peter and Janet Copeland is currently underway for a free Vaca- their journey. They also will learn that the Bethel Baptist Church. “Gospel Music Month Celebra- America. of Maplewood, Chris is a junior at tion Bible School at the Terrill Road by choosing God as their guide, they Funds for the current renova- tion” in which “100 Men in White” Chris has been a scout since join- Columbia High School in Baptist Church, located at 1340 Terrill will arrive at a relationship with Jesus. tions were raised by members of will come together to sing under ing Tiger Cubs in the first grade. Maplewood, where, as a trombonist, Road in Scotch Plains. Built around an RV road trip across the congregation through concerts, the direction of the renowned Rev- During his scouting career, he has he is active in several music en- “Ramblin’ Road Trip: Which Way the United States, the week will fea- car washes and special contribu- erend Dr. Albert Lewis. The men served as a Patrol Leader, Chaplain’s sembles. Do I Go?” will be offered Monday ture Bible stories, a souvenir shop for tions among other avenues. of the community are invited to Aide and Quartermaster. He recently completed the New through Friday, August 1 to 5, for crafts, fun music in the Tune-Up Sta- Currently, there are 250 regis- join Bethel Baptist in this en- He has participated in various scout Jersey Performing Arts Center’s infants through those children who tion, and RV camp-related refresh- tered members according to Pas- deavor, and those interested are activities, including community ser- Jazz for Teens program and plans to will be entering the sixth grade. ments and recreation. tor Clark. He has led Bethel Bap- asked to call the church at (908) vice projects; competitions like the major in music in college. Chris’ Free of charge and open to every- Registration is free, but space is tist for 14 years. 233-4250. Klondike Derby; the Junior Leader older brother, Zach, also is an Eagle one, the program will be held each limited. To register, please call the The renovations have had little Pastor Clark serves as the Su- Training program and several High Scout, awarded by Westfield Ven- day from 9 a.m. to noon. Family Night church office at (908) 322-7151 or Adventure trips, including a two-week ture Crew 27. will take place on Friday, August 5, at visit the Terrill Road Baptist Church 7 p.m. website at http://members.aol.com/ Each day, “ramblers” will “cruise” terrillrdbaptist. The Reverend Will- LEARN to Offer Second Part ‘Miracle Mile’ In Westfield along Route 254 and discover that the iam C. Page is Pastor of the church. Forum to Explore God’s Will Of Cardiovascular Program To Benefit St. Jude Hospital SCOTCH PLAINS – On Monday, The second of a two-part program, WESTFIELD – A Miracle Mile will receive a St. Jude T-shirt, and May 23, the League for Educational it will be complete in format and with Walk-A-Thon is scheduled for Sat- those collecting at least $75 will Regarding Natural Disasters Advancement for Registered Nurses Continuing Education Units awarded. urday, June 4, beginning at 3 p.m. at receive a T-shirt and St. Jude Sports (LEARN) will present “Advances in Designed to educate and inform Tamaques Park on Lamberts Mill Bag. Other prizes will be awarded WESTFIELD – Members of the tists. He argues that not only are sci- Cardiovascular Care – Part II,” an nurses of the pathophysiology of coro- Road in Westfield to benefit St. Jude and refreshments will be available. public are invited to a discussion of ence and the Bible compatible, but educational program for Registered nary heart disease, the program will Children’s Research Hospital. Local businesses donating to the the Science and Religion of Free Will actually interdependent. Nurses and guests. focus on angina pectoris and acute Funds raised by the event will ben- event will receive a Thank You cer- on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. in In this session, participants will The two-hour program will begin myocardial infarction. The recogni- efit research and treatments by St. tificate from St. Jude that can be the Coe Fellowship Room of the First explore questions such as why a lov- at 7:45 p.m. in the Parish House of the tion and management of heart failure Jude in its ongoing fight against displayed in their store. Donations Congregational Church of Westfield, ing God allows natural disasters, and All Saints’ Episcopal Church, located will be reviewed as well. childhood catastrophic diseases. also will be accepted. For more in- located at 125 Elmer Street. whether God intends any meaning in at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. The program offers Continuing Edu- All are invited to be Westfield formation, please call Donna Based on the book “The Science of such disasters. Karen Cepero, Director of Patient cation Contact Hours through the New Miracle Mile participants. Individu- Kennedy at (908) 803-8292. God” by Gerald L. Schroeder, this The Reverend John A. Mills, an Care Services with Liberty Health in Jersey State Nurses Association, ac- als may walk or take part in the event session of the Wisdom’s Light minis- ordained minister in the United Church Jersey City, will be the guest speaker. credited as an approver of Continuing with wheelchairs, strollers or wag- Torah Center to Offer try will explore how free will is in- of Christ and Director of the Wisdom’s Education in Nursing by the American ons. (All participants under age 18 trinsic to the universe. Light Ministry, will be the facilitator. Temple Sisterhood Nurses Credentialing Center’s Com- require a parent or guardian’s signa- Lag B’omer Festivities A physicist and Biblical scholar, Information about this ministry can be mission on Accreditation. ture). MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union Professor Schroeder demonstrates found at http://wislit.home.att.net. To Install Officers This program has been approved Miracle Milers may solicit pledges County Torah Center will present a parallels between various Biblical Reverend Mills can be contacted at for 2.4 Contact Hours. In addition, for the number of laps walked or flat Lag B’omer Family Celebration on [email protected]. CRANFORD – Installation of Of- teachings and the findings of scien- ficers for the Sisterhood of Temple for school nurses, the New Jersey donations, and are encouraged to Friday, May 27, from 2:30 to 5:30 Beth El Mekor Chayim will be held Department of Ed., Professional Stan- ask their company about its match- p.m. in Mountainside at the Trailside on Tuesday, May 24, at 8 p.m. at the dards Bd., has granted this program ing gift program to increase partici- Nature and Science Center – Fire temple, located at 338 Walnut Av- Professional Development Hours. pants’ giving. Ring area. enue in Cranford. All participants will receive a cer- The program will include inflat- The officers for 2005-2006 to be Tri-County Red Cross tificate; those collecting at least $35 able rides, family games, live music, installed are: President, Lenore Klein; snow cones and cotton candy among Program Vice President, Karen Platt; Announces Courses Wine Tasting Benefits other activities. Admission is free and Membership Vice President, Myra COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- donations will be welcome. For more Stein; Fundraising Committee, Linda ter of the American Red Cross, which Center For Hope information, please call the Torah Flaxman, Jessica Hoff-Gottschalk and serves 22 communities including WESTFIELD – On May 3, the Center at (908) 789 5252. Laura Rubin; Corresponding Secre- Fanwood, Garwood and Scotch Center For Hope Hospice and Pal- tary, Joan Finkelstein; Recording Plains, will offer several courses dur- liative Care’s Ladies Auxiliary held Secretary, Sandy Sussman; Financial ing the latter part of this month. a Wine Tasting/Silent Auction at the Secretary, Rachel Lubow, and Trea- A lifeguard training course will Northside Trattoria in Westfield to surer, Liela Bernstein. take place May 23 to 27. Participants benefit the Center For Hope Hos- Patricia Werschulz, past president will receive training to become an pice. of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim, American Red Cross lifeguard. The event featured fine wine, food will be the installing officer and in Individuals must be at least 15 years and music. Gallo Wines of New Jer- charge of the evening’s program. old to complete this course, which sey provided the wines for the occa- President Lenore Klein will preside will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 sion. Tim and Chris Boyle, owners at a short business meeting. p.m. at the Jewish Community Cen- of the Northside Trattoria, hosted Hospitality Chairwomen Joan ter (JCC) of Central New Jersey, 1391 the evening. Finkelstein and Greta Polonitza will Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. A “Big Bucks” raffle drawing took serve refreshments. Harriet Scheiner, CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Re- place. The winners were as follows: Judaica Shop Chairwoman, will have suscitation/Automated External First prize, Helen A. Hament; sec- the shop open for business. For fur- Defibrillator) for the Professional ond prize, Joanne Calabrese, and ther information, please call the Rescuer will take place this Saturday, third prize, Natalie Rifkin. temple at (908) 276-9231 during busi- May 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary expressed ness hours. Finally, Adult CPR, Child CPR, appreciation to the local merchants Infant CPR and First Aid will be held and individuals who donated gifts HELPING THE HUNGRY…For the on Saturday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. for the silent auction. second time this year, Wilson Elemen- tary students made 350 ham and cheese Please join us at Brighton to 6 p.m. Established in 1983 by the late These courses are open to every- Peggy Coloney and the late Rever- sandwiches for the hungry. Over 60 Gardens of Mountainside fifth graders worked during their lunch one. To register or for more informa- end Charles Hudson, the Center For period. Local retailers donated food “Estate Planning for Parents tion, please call (908) 756-6414, ex- Hope has cared for over 11,000 pa- and other materials for this month’s tension no. 10. tients and their families. service project. 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Construction of Cell Phone Towers names of 10 music students to receive A voice student of Cynthia Meryl, Has Become Rising Issue for Students Education Fund of Westfield scholarship awards totaling $10,500 Jill has been a member of the New WESTFIELD — The Ninth An- awarded to winners in grades K to 8. for the 2005-2006 academic year. Jersey Regional and All-State Mixed By KATE McGEE to an unhealthy future. While cell nual Jill & Jack 5K Road Race to The Jack and Jill Bucket Race at Three of the 10 recipients, Choruses, as well as the se- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times towers give off some radiation, it is benefit The Education Fund of 9:50 a.m. will consist of co-ed teams Angela DiIorio, Freddi lect Madrigal Singers at It’s Friday night. You’re with your not enough to do any permanent dam- Westfield will be held on Saturday, running 600 yards with a bucket of Mack and Jill McCoy, are Cranford High School. She friends, sipping Caramel Frappuccino’s age. June 4, at Kehler Stadium on Rahway water on the Kehler Stadium track. new scholarship winners. All also plays trumpet in her at Starbucks and discussing the movie According to the website, Avenue in Westfield. All Jill & Jack event participants high school seniors, they will concert and marching you just saw at the Rialto Theatre in www.mcw.edu/gcrc/cop/cell-phone- The public is invited to participate and volunteers will receive post-race major in music at the college bands, performing solos Westfield. You flip open your cell phone health-FAQ/toc, cell towers emit a non- in any of three different events planned refreshments, the Jill & Jack T-shirt, level. with both groups. to call your mom but alas, you have no ionizing radiation, different than ion- for that day. The Jill and Jack 5K race special gifts, awards, deejay enter- The remaining recipients, An active member of the service to call her. izing radiation found in x-rays, and features the 2005 Women’s Games tainment and random prize drawings. Carl Baron, Gabrielle Fazio, Tri-M Music Honor Soci- Everywhere in New Jersey, people Championship at 8:30 a.m. Prize The Education Fund will host the Nereida Heller, Laura ety, she recently performed therefore are not as dangerous. Angela DiIorio are fighting to protect their towns In fact, just putting a cell phone up money will be awarded to the first day’s events which traditionally draw Kavinski, Jeanne-Marie in their annual showcase. from these looming monsters known to your ear is more dangerous than three women finishers. more than five hundred competitors Schwarz, Michael Sherry and Delsa She was the soprano soloist in as cellular towers. being exposed to a cell tower. People First prize is $100, second prize for the Jill & Jack 5K Road Race and Slaugh, are continuing their music Schubert’s Mass in G for her school’s Since my friends live in various who use cell phones daily are doing $50, and third prize $25. Awards will its companion events: the Square Mile studies and maintaining high scho- Masterwork Concert, and has been a towns in New Jersey, I experience the more damage then a cell tower ever be presented to overall and age group and the Jack & Jill Bucket Race. lastic records as a requirement for cantor at her church since 2002. common problem of dead zones, or could. categories for both men and women. The proceeds will enable The Edu- keeping their scholarship Former Musical Club areas that don’t receive service. Cell While the towers are necessary in The 5K, which will begin at 8:30 cation Fund of Westfield to provide support from the Musical scholarship recipients will phone towers are everywhere around order to use phones, there are ways of a.m., is sanctioned by USA Track and resources to enhance programs for Club. continue to receive financial the country; disguised as trees like the negotiating this issue. Instead of plac- Field and is a USATF-NJ 500 Point Westfield Public Schools students. The Angela, who won the support from the organization. ones on the Garden State Parkway or ing towers in residential areas, wireless Grand Prix Event through flat resi- non-profit organization provides an on- Mary Jean Coffelt Memo- Nereida will be a junior at cacti out west. Some are even placed companies can place them in industrial dential streets and Tamaques Park. going, centralized source of additional rial Scholarship, will major Oberlin College, majoring in inside other objects like church steeples areas of towns or on the parkway. Then, Sports Action/Reaction and On Your funds and resources to assist the public in piano performance and piano performance, while so they don’t make towns “ugly.” property values won’t decrease and Mark Productions produce the race. schools in maintaining and enhancing music education at Ithaca Delsa, the Janet Grimler Even though there are so many tow- people won’t be close to the towers to The Square Mile Road Race, which the quality of education in Westfield. College in the fall. Gleason Memorial Scholar, ers constructed in our country, how begins at 9:20 a.m., will be run on For more information, applications A piano student of Dr. will be a junior at Brigham be exposed to any radiation emitted. Freddi Mack come there are never enough towers to Like every controversial issue, not residential streets and is open to run- and sponsorship opportunities, Loretta Jankowski since Young University, majoring provide full service coverage? everyone is going to be pleased with ners of all ages. The focus is on grade please visit www.OYMP.net or call 1998, she recently won first place in in music education. I know everyone has been in a situ- the results. Society has grown accus- school athletes, with buckets being (908) 317-9813. the Music Educators Association Carl, the Helene Reiter Frieland ation where they cannot get in touch tomed to cell phones, yet they are Competition for her age category, as Scholar, will continue his studies in with someone due to lack of service. reluctant to place towers where they well as in the Piano Teachers Society cello performance at the Cleveland However, when it is suggested to place are needed most. If people can’t com- of America Competition under the Institute of Music. Gabrielle will enter a cell phone tower in their town, people promise then maybe instead of argu- “Back to Broadway” and her sophomore year at the Uni- immediately begin to protest. ing over the health risks of cell phone “Ruth Slenczynska” catego- versity of Michigan with a Although cell phone towers are towers, we should be focusing on the ries. She is also a New Jer- double major in vocal perfor- unattractive and create a sort of in- health risks of a single cell phone. sey State Teen Arts finalist. mance and musical theater. dustrial tone in quaint towns, people Recently in Boston, An- Laura will be a senior mu- must realize these are the conse- Children’s Juried Show gela received a Maestro’s sic theater major at The quences of using cell phones, which Award for outstanding ac- Catholic University of were created as a wireless device that Set At Watchung Ctr. companying of the America, while Jeanne- can be used anywhere. WATCHUNG — From Thursday, Watchung Hill Regional Marie will continue to pur- If you have an emergency, you don’t High School Chorus. She sue her vocal performance June 16, to Thursday, June 30, the 14th Jill McCoy what to be caught without service. Annual Children’s Juried Exhibition also plays the tenor saxo- major as a senior at Montclair Without adequate service, calls can will be held at the Watchung Arts phone in her high school marching State University. Michael will begin become lost, which is not only annoy- Center. Artwork can be delivered on band, where she is a squad leader, and his sophomore year at the American ing, but can become quite inconve- Tuesday, May 24, or Friday through plays and teaches guitar. Having stud- Musical & Dramatic Academy in New nient, especially during important calls. Sunday, May 27 to 29, or Saturdays, ied music theory for 12 years, Angela York as a music theater major. Many people who oppose the con- June 4 and 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., received a 5, the highest mark pos- According to Drude Roessler, “The struction of cell towers in their area Tuesday to Saturday, or 1 to 7 p.m. on sible, on her Advanced Placement Musical Club of Westfield is pleased say it is because of a possible de- Thursdays. Music Theory test. to continue their tradition of support- crease in property value, and increase For full details on artwork restric- Freddi, a senior at Governor ing talented and deserving young HAPPY RETIREMENT!…After 26 years, Judie Sanislow will retire from her Livingston High School, recently por- musicians in the pursuit of furthering in health risks. Many people believe tions, dimensions, and dates artwork preschool teaching position at Wesley Hall Nursery School. A teacher in the Teddy that cell towers emit unhealthy may be picked up, please call the trayed the Leading Player in the their education.” Bear, Bunny and Frog Pond classes, she has been remembered by her colleagues Pippin. amounts of radiation that could lead center at (908) 753-0190. for her bulletin board displays, classroom crafts and photography. school’s production of Her repertoire also includes a portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Claire F.L.A.G. Will Present WHS Westfield Students Travel Ganz in Neil Simon’s Rumors. In 2001, she performed in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel in Seniors With Service Awards To Global Finals in Tenn. Rome, Italy. WESTFIELD – On May 29 at the unteered his time for one year. WESTFIELD — Over 1,000 New For the second year in a row, the She has been a member of the Cen- Senior Awards Night, F.L.A.G. (the F.L.A.G. is a self-supporting after- Jersey students traveled to Sayreville Wilson Elementary team led by Team tral Jersey Regional Mixed Chorus Foreign Language Awareness school program under the supervi- to compete in the 2005 Destination Manager Sherry Varian also took for the past three years and the New Group) will present awards to six sion of the Westfield Parent Teacher ImagiNation problem solving com- home honors from the New Jersey Jersey All-State Mixed Chorus. A Westfield High School seniors who Council, and has been providing petition, including 50 students from State Destination ImagiNation com- voice student of James Musacchio volunteered their time to help as French, German, Italian and Spanish Westfield. petition. This year they won First and Joanna Hoty Russell, Freddi per- teacher aides in French and Spanish classes for kindergarten to fifth grade Two Westfield teams aced the New Place for their “Radio DI” challenge, formed in the Union County and New language classes. students for the past 15 years. Jersey state championship and Jersey Teen Arts Festivals. Camille Hausheer, Allison Clancy, Classes meet once per week from 4 won the right to represent New Freddi will continue her studies in Kayli Spialter, Justin Concalves and to 5 p.m. from October to March. Jersey at the Global Finals in musical theater as a freshman at The David Reinhardt have completed two For more information, please call Knoxville, Tenn. from May 25 University of Miami in Florida. SET TO GRADUATE…Beth Tumolo, consecutive years as volunteer aides Program Director Greet Hershey at Jill, who received the Rachel Hylan a 2001 graduate of Scotch Plains- to 30. Fanwood High School, will graduate to the program. Patrick Rizk has vol- (908) 301-0388. The winning team built a car Memorial Scholarship, will major in vocal performance at Cornell Uni- from the Connell School of Nursing of for the competition. Six third Boston College on Saturday, May 21, and fourth grade students from versity in the fall. with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wilson Elementary School, A senior at Cranford High School, Nursing. At Boston College, she is a united for the first time, win- she recently held the leading role of member of the Senate for the Class of ning the “Dizzy Derby” cat- Lucy in the school’s production of 2005. She will begin her nursing pro- egory. This challenge required Jekyll and Hyde. She has also por- fession at Beth Israel Deaconess Medi- students to construct a vehicle trayed Luisa in The Fantasticks twice cal Center in Boston. with a technical power source that could perform a series of tasks, create and perform a skit that tied together all the tasks, and present their solution in front of a panel of judges. The students did everything from researching propulsion systems, determining wheel placement, evaluating weight requirements and the materials needed to support it, to actu- ally building the vehicle. The challenge required that WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS…Students from the car carry more than one Wilson Elementary School in Westfield cap- tured First Place in the Dizzy Derby category at SUPERB EDUCATOR…Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada and State passenger around a triangular the Destination ImagiNation competition in Assemblyman Joseph Cryan congratulate Lynne Beriont-Virginia, a teacher at track, stop on a line, reverse April and are headed for the Global Finals in McManus Middle School in Linden, as she is named Union County Teacher of the direction, spin in tight circles, Knoxville, Tenn. on May 25. Pictured, left to Year at the Union County Teacher Recognition breakfast. The event was spon- and perform other tests. With right, with the vehicle they built are: top row; sored by the Union County Superintendents’ Roundtable and the New Jersey “safety” as the theme of their “Zoomers” Charlie Naughton and Asher Department of Education. skit, the team simultaneously Horowitz; second row Caitlyn Tierney and danced and sang to clever lyr- Kendall Reid; and third row, Kyle Kristiansen, SUPER SCIENTISTS…Approximately 70 students in Kindergarten through ics as “Crash Test Dummies.” and Jaclyn O’Connor. fourth grade at Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch Plains participated in the Wardlaw-Hartridge Student, Throughout the months before the in which the team presented an origi- Fifth Annual Science Fair this month. The students, pictured, above, were competition, the team also practiced nal 1940s style radio show. rewarded with certificates and medals. SP Resident Lauded by Rotary improvisational “Instant Challenges,” Both Westfield teams will compete which stimulated the team’s ability to at the DI Global Finals, in which Dorson Baby Care, Inc. EDISON — Lauren (Lexi) Correll Captain of the school’s girls’ varsity think quickly and creatively with only more than 800 teams from around the Would you like time, rest and comfort after the birth of your of Scotch Plains has been named the basketball team and manager of the minutes to prepare solutions. When world will compete. baby? Dorson Baby Care will give you the attention and care Edison Rotary Club’s Student of the boys’ varsity soccer team, she has tournament time arrived, each team’s Tax-deductible donations to sup- that you and your baby deserve! Month from The Wardlaw-Hartridge also been active in the Model United final score reflected its Central Team port the Westfield Destination We Provide: School in Edison. Nations and Spanish Clubs. Challenge performance plus its re- ImagiNation teams at Global Finals x Live-in, Live-out, full and part time baby According to College Counselor Soon after her arrival at Wardlaw- sponse to an “Instant Challenge.” may be sent to Westfield Destination nurses & nannies Accredited by the NJ Hartridge, she convinced Commission on Accreditation Lisa Lentz, “Lexi ex- Calling themselves “Zoomers 56,” ImagiNation Fundraiser, c/o Wilson x Baby and family support just after childbirth udes energy and en- students and faculty to es- the winning team members include Elementary School, 301 Linden Av- for Home Care, Inc. tablish an Air Force Asher Horowitz, Kyle Kristiansen, enue, Westfield, 07090. Checks thusiasm, and she Expectant Moms: Call now to reserve your baby nurse channels all of it in JROTC Club at the school. Charlie Naughton, Jaclyn O’Connor, should be made payable to the Wilson positive ways.” In these capacities and Kendall Reid, and Caitlyn Tierney. School PTO-DI Fund. (973) 672-7691 (732) 376-0003 A National Merit as Secretary/Treasurer of www.dorsonhomecare.com Commended student, our Club Interact, Lexi she has performed very has organized and partici- well in a rigorous col- pated in ceremonies for Fitness for Fun Camp lege prep and Ad- military holidays and me- vanced Placement- morial events, Yellow Students entering kindergarten BOYLE FINANCIAL level curriculum. Ribbon displays and sales through 5th grade Regarding her ar- to benefit overseas troops, ASSOCIATES, LLC tistic ability, one of Lexi Correll food drives, the Fireman’s Mon. June 27th - Fri. July 1st her teachers praised 9/11 Fund, blood drives, 917 Mountain Avenue • Mountainside, NJ her “natural affinity” for painting, Operation Smile, and painting the 8:45 am to 12:00 pm noting that, “she has a true artist’s school weight and wrestling rooms. Jefferson Elementary School 908-232-8977 mind.” She also sought training and certi- [email protected] A member of the independent fication as a lifeguard and water safety school’s Drama Club, Lexi also ex- instructor and teaches swim lessons Fun Games • Cooperative Skills presses herself creatively through to autistic and developmentally dis- dance and acting. She has entertained abled children. Physical Fitness & Recreation INSURANCE • INVESTMENTS audiences at Wardlaw-Hartridge by Presently, Lexi is also taking flight performing a dramatic monologue at lessons and studying for her private LONG TERM CARE the Open Mike night and a solo jazz/ pilot’s license, supported by fellow Staff includes NJ Certified Health & Physical Education hip hop performance at Cabaret Night. flight enthusiasts in a local aviation Teachers, Athletic Trainer & Student Counselors Insurance products are offered through Signator Insurance Agency Inc., an affiliate Ms. Lentz continued, “Lexi is also Explorer post through the Boy Scouts of John Hancock Life Insurance Company, Boston, MA 02117. a leader and initiator on our campus.” of America. To Register Contact Nancy Carpenter: [email protected] Page 10 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Latin Exam Winners Told by Mount Saint Mary WATCHUNG — Freshmen Latin Kawalec brings in derivates and that I students Nicole Reich of Piscataway helps me. I’m happy I took Latin.” and Claire Moryan of Westfield, both Other winners included Eva Marie students at Mount Saint Mary Acad- Wash of Metuchen who won a silver emy in Watchung, received gold medal in the Latin II exam. medals on the National Latin Exam. Eva explained, “My brother is Nicole, with a perfect score, took majoring in the classics in college Latin because she heard it would and he encouraged me. I like the help her on her SATs. challenge of translating and enjoy it. When asked about her teacher, There was so much history to learn Walter Kawalec of Sayreville, Nicole and Mr. Kawalec was one of my best said, “Mr. Kawalec makes Latin fun. teachers ever.” I like Latin because Mr. Kawalec is a Alexandra Smith of Watchung also wonderful teacher. He gives every won a silver medal on the National student individual attention.” Latin Exam for Latin III Poetry. Her Claire’s sister took Latin and en- motivation for taking Latin was, “I couraged her to do the same. wanted to try something new. My dad WORDSMITHS…Under the guidance of art teacher Allison Hooper, students Claire said, “My mother wanted said it would help with the SATs and and staff members at McKinley Elementary School in Westfield designed a me to take Latin too. I can figure out he was right. I liked all four years.” Vocabulary Word Box to celebrate their school theme, “Supersize Your Vo- SELFLESS SERVICE…Mount Saint Mary Academy students brighten the day many new words that I wouldn’t have Mount Saint Mary Academy offers cabulary with McKinley McWords.” Four-hundred boxes were donated by for residents at the McAuley Health Care Center. known if I hadn’t taken Latin. Mr. Latin I and II, Virgil and Cicero. local merchants. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Aidan Sumner, Lizzy Allen, Ariel Moise-Kleinman and Anthony Pericolo, and back row, Emily Benz, Mount Saint Mary Students Fairs Dwider, Michael Kirkland, Nicholas LaRosa and Monika Nemeth. McKinley School Celebrated Help Others on Service Day WATCHUNG — Mount Saint School in North Plainfield, volun- Youth Art Month With Show Mary Academy (MSMA) in teers painted the white posts on the WESTFIELD – The McKinley child combines purity, complexity, Watchung recently held a Service school sign and planted flowers in Elementary School’s Eighth An- and courage in an amazing display Day, as students, teachers, staff and planters on the front steps with envi- nual Art Show was held on April of his/her unique view of the world.” administrators gave a day of service ronmental students. Work was also 20 at 7 p.m. The supervising art teacher at to sites on and off campus. done in Asbury Park at Sisters’ Acad- While artists Christo and Jeanne McKinley, Alison Hooper, said, “I On campus at the House of Prayer, emy, Epiphany House and Mercy Claude were displaying their was thrilled to see that Miss Pushko the McAuley School for the Devel- Center, including organizing storage, monumental art, “The Gates,” all was able to incorporate “The Gates” opmentally Disabled and McAuley inventorying, entertaining children over Central Park in February, the installation into our newly revised Health Care Center , they provided and cleaning. fourth graders at McKinley were art curriculum. I have no doubt that service by removing wallpaper, plant- In Middletown, at The Gathering learning about them and creating the students will remember Christo, ing and grounds work, preparing a Place, planting and retreat prepara- an environmental installation of Jeanne Claude and this unique mailing, painting, documenting the tions filled the day. their own. project for many years.” day, and tutoring in technology. Four locations in Keansburg, St. In late February and early March, Miss Pushko returned to the At the center, the residents were Ann School, Hansel and Gretel Pre- A LOVE FOR LATIN…Nicole Reich of Piscataway, left, and Claire Moryan of Tracy Pushko, a student teacher school, dressed as Jeanne Claude, treated to special events, cleaning, a school, Baysore Senior Center, and Westfield have received Gold Medals on the National Latin Exam. finishing up her Masters in Art for the art show. Docent represen- picnic, and a tree planting. St. Ann Child Care Center received Education, dressed up as Christo tatives from the fourth grade were The MSMA gymnasium was trans- the volunteers. The extra hands pro- and Jeanne Claude for each of the available to answer questions and formed for the day into a circus where vided by MSMA worked with kin- Middle School Students Give three fourth grade classes and distribute swatches of fabric to all the students of McAuley School dergarten students, created a bulletin taught the students about the con- attendees. joined a parade, enjoyed acts, and board, did art projects, assisted teach- temporary artistic duo, while field- participated in games and crafts. Cir- ers, cleaned play grounds, helped se- Lessen in Proper Mulching ing questions asked of the artists. New SPFHS Alumni cus treats were also provided. niors with yard work and gardening, In the class’s study of the artists, The day ended when everyone re- and cared for babies. FANWOOD – The Borough of Club members demonstrated that a Directory Available Fanwood held its annual Arbor Day the students used chartreuse fab- turned to Mercy Hall for snacks and A year in the planning, Service six-inch space between the trunk and ric, instead of saffron, and painted beverages provided and served by Day brought to life a value taught at Program in Carriage House Park on SCOTCH PLAINS — The new the mulch, forming a doughnut shape, with their hands in tints or shades Scotch Plains-Fanwood High mothers from the Mercy Guild (Moth- MSMA: service to others. The other May 6th. The program featured a is the correct method. Mulch piled presentation by the members of the they had mixed to create hand- School (SPFHS) 2005 Alumni ers’ Club). Mercy Core Values are justice, re- against a tree in a volcano shape traps prints on fabric. Locally, at St. Joseph’s Grammar spect, integrity and compassion. Park Middle School Environmental Directory has been published. moisture against the trunk and can The project evolved into “Hands Copies are available at the Scotch Club regarding the proper way to cause the tree to rot. mulch a tree. Across McKinley” when 180 feet Plains Public Library and the They advised that doughnuts are of fabric was swathed across one Fanwood Memorial Library. Jeffrey Goldstein to Attend Earlier in April the club, under the good and volcanoes are bad. For more guidance of science teacher Peggy of McKinley’s hallways. Reunion committees and information about the proper way to “The creative spirit is never more SPFHS alumni can learn informa- Brown and the Fanwood Shade Tree mulch a tree, please call the Fanwood Commission, properly mulched sev- alive than when we are children,” tion about their classmates in the Congressional Conference Shade Tree Commission and ask for said Miss Pushko. “The art of a directory. eral trees in the park. Certified Tree Expert Jeanne Kavinski WESTFIELD – Jeffrey Goldstein, realistic, hands-on simulation, Jef- The students explained that a com- at (908) 322-6502. a junior at Westfield High School, frey will have the opportunity to ex- mon and incorrect way to mulch trees is The members of the Park Middle has been selected to attend perience leadership in action and to to pile mulch up against the tree trunk. School Environmental Club are: Rosie LeadAmerica’s 2005 learn first-hand about the This forms a mulch volcano which can Fernandez, Karen Bao, Devin Ausbon, Congressional Student complexities of decision- do damage to the trunk. The primary Cassandra Segulin, Matthew Kersy, Leadership Conference making in a chosen field function of mulch is to hold moisture Peter Huether, Anna McGuinness, Jake in Washington, D.C. or profession. for the tree roots. Trees only absorb Metsky, Anthony DeBellis, Mariel from Friday, June 24, By engaging in special water through their root systems. Mital, Kristen Lee, Jillian Schuster, to Wednesday, June 29. interactive workshops Maggie O’Brien, Nicole Danik, Rose Exceptional high and activities, Jeffrey will Thompson, Jason Cepparulo, Chris- school students from develop confidence and tian Bobyack, Disha Rao, Gregory across the United States maturity while learning Kashmer, Robert Leone, Sarah Stein, and internationally, and practicing leadership and Rose Sigona. who have a record of skills including effective academic achievement communication, conflict- Forman and Lawrence and outstanding extra- resolution, team-build- curricular or commu- ing, and team manage- Earn Dean’s List Status nity involvement, are Jeffrey Goldstein ment. WESTFIELD – Washington Uni- nominated to participate. Special excursions, versity in St. Louis, Mo. has reported The conference is a college-ac- briefings and tours of significant that Westfield residents Stefanie credited invitational leadership pro- places of interest will round out his Forman and Joshua Lawrence were gram for academically talented and experience. named to the dean’s list for the fall promising young leaders. Jeffrey is an employee of Temple 2004 semester. A CUDDLY FRIEND…Lisa Ciarrocca, Child Life Manager at Overlook Hospital Through briefings and discussions Emanu-El in Westfield, the Union The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jerome and a Wesley Hall Nursery School mother, recently brought the hospital’s Teddy with national and international lead- County Parks and Recreation Com- Forman, Stefanie is a graduate of the Bear Clinic to the school. The children were asked to bring their favorite stuffed ers in fields of study and through mission, The Arc of Union County animal to the clinic to have a simulated hospital visit. The stuffed animals received Newark Academy in Livingston. a name bracelet, had their blood pressure and temperature taken and a cast put and the Westfield Baseball League. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew IMPERSONATION…Condoleezza on their arms. Pictured are Mrs. Ciarrocca and Laura Jean Calcagno from He is also an active member of the Lawrence, Joshua is a graduate of Wesley Hall’s Teddy Bear class. See it all on the Web! American Red Cross and is certified Rice, represented by fifth grader Westfield High School. as a water safety instructor. His plat- Abigail Sawers, poses during the an- nual Wax Museum Presentation at Both students are enrolled in the www.goleader.com form is Social Security reform and Wilson Elementary School in Westfield university’s College of Arts and Sci- stem cell research. on May 6. ences.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 11 DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE Commander Bruce Kovak, 47, Served – Obituaries – Carlton Robinson, Jr., 75, Agronomist; WHS Graduate Served In Marine Corps With Public Health Service Corps DEATH NOTICE Carlton Allyn Robinson, Jr., 75, of Surviving, in addition to his wife, Commander Bruce Charles Kovak law, Mary; nieces Tara, Christine and Margaret Waltman, 84, Was Dietician; Plainview, Tex. died on Tuesday, May are a son and daughter-in-law, Allyn of Eden, Md., formerly of Westfield, Megan; nephew Craig, and an uncle, 3, at Covenant Hospital Plainview in and Sheila Robinson of Holyoke, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, Charles Tarr. Involved In Scouting, Church and CSH Plainview, Tex. Colo.; two daughters and sons-in- 2005 in Salisbury, Md. He was 47 Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 Born on March 28, 1930 in Paris, law, Diane and Ken Johnson of years old. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, May 19, at Margaret Grubb Waltman went to the College Woman’s Club and the Tex., he grew up in Westfield, where Kennesaw, Ga. and Carla and David Commander Kovak died while the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 peacefully to the loving arms of her Westfield Day Care Center. he graduated from high school in Stanford of Carrollton, Tex.; two serving on active duty with the United Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Fu- Lord on Monday, May 2, 2005 in Margaret was employed as the Head 1948. He attended North Texas Agri- brothers, Jim Robinson of Austin, States Public Health Service Com- neral services will be held at 10 a.m. Chesterfield, Va. at age 84. Dietician at the Elm Street Junior culture College for two years and Tex. and Doug Robinson of Sun City, missioned Corps. He was assigned to tomorrow, Friday, May 20, at St. Born and raised in Lancaster County, High School and then for 18 years as joined the United States Marine Calif.; three grandchildren, Sam the Food and Drug Administration, Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Pa., Margaret graduated from a nursery school teacher with St. Corps, serving two years active duty Johnson, Jessica Stanford and Baltimore District Office. Westfield. Burial will take place at Quarryville High Paul’s Episcopal in Korea and six years in the Re- Catherine Stanford; an aunt, Sister He previously had served in the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. School at age 16. She Church. She was an in- serves. Claire Marion Barton of The Bronx, United States Army for 10 years, at- In lieu of flowers, the family re- was awarded a Bach- dependent thinker with After his active military duty, he N.Y., and several nieces and neph- taining the rank of Major. quests donations to Johns Hopkins elor of Science degree a lifelong drive to learn attended Texas Tech and received a ews. Surviving are his wife, Cindy Medicine Cancer Research, 600 N. in Home Economics and educate herself. An bachelor’s degree in agriculture. He The Rosary was recited on Wednes- Kovak; a son, Bruce Kovak, Jr.; his Wolfe Street, Baltimore, Md. 21287. from the University of avid reader with var- May 19, 2005 moved to Aiken, Tex. and then to day, May 4, in the Chapel of the parents, George and Charlotte Kovak; Delaware in 1941. The ied interests, Plainview, and had been employed as Bartley Funeral Home in Plainview. a brother, Brian Kovak, and sister-in- following year, she Margaret’s many other an agronomist for Anderson Clayton A Funeral Mass was offered on married her high school hobbies included yoga, Co. until retiring in the late 1970s due Thursday, May 5, at St. Alice Catho- Frederick Boss, 80, Chemical Engineer; sweetheart, Owen sewing and knitting, to illness. lic Church in Plainview. Burial took Leonard Waltman, and playing the piano, On September 11, 1954, he mar- place that day at Plainview Cemetery Was Active With Habitat For Humanity began married life in bridge and golf. ried Margaret Ann Bartlett in Lub- in Plainview. Louisville, Ky. Margaret is survived bock, Tex. May 19, 2005 Frederick C. Boss, 80, of Westfield ter in Florida. Margaret and Owen by her devoted hus- died on Saturday, May 14, at Over- He earned a Bachelor of Science moved to Scotch Plains band, Owen (Walt), look Hospital in Summit. degree in Chemical Engineering from in 1946. They settled now living in Chester- DEATH NOTICE Born in Fairfax, Va., he moved to the University of Maryland and main- in Westfield in 1954, Margaret Waltman field, Va., as well as Westfield in 1956. He also maintained tained his Professional Engineering and joined The Pres- their four children, Evalyn Dunn, 87, Was Gallery Owner; a residence in Naples, Fla. for the last degree and license. byterian Church in Westfield soon Owen, Jr. (Jock) of Chesterfield, Va., 20 years. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, thereafter. As an active member, Mar- Allen of Milton, Mass., Susan of Member of Hadassah and B’nai B’rith Mr. Boss had been a chemical engi- Peggy Pyle Boss of Westfield and garet served in numerous capacities, Clifton Park, N.Y., and Mark of neer and the Sales Manager for the Naples, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy including the role of Elder. She was Princeton Junction, N.J.; seven grand- Evalyn Foster Dunn, 87, of Scotch Surviving are two daughters and eastern part of the United States for M. Boss of Westfield and Bobbie known for her high level of integrity children and one great-grandson. Her Plains died on Sunday, May 8, at sons-in-law, Amy and Thomas Walsh Ametek Inc. in Rutherford and Boss of Maui, Hawaii; a son, and willingness to serve. sister, Hilda G. Herr, resides in Tampa, Overlook Hospital in Summit. of Mount Arlington and Jaclyn and Westfield. He retired from Ametek in Frederick M. Boss of Craig, Colo., During her 48 years in Westfield, Fla. There are two surviving nephews Born in West Orange, she had been Arnold Civins of Scotch Plains; a 1986 after 25 years. Earlier, he had and three grandchildren. she distinguished herself through ex- and one niece. a resident of Roselle and Westfield brother, George Foster of West Or- worked in the Engineering Depart- There will be no visitation. A me- ceptional service to community orga- A memorial service will be held at prior to moving to Scotch Plains. ange, and six grandchildren, Ryan ment for Merck and Company for 12 morial service will take place at 11 nizations. While her children were The Presbyterian Church in Westfield Mrs. Dunn, who entered the art and Sumon Vangchuay Berse, David years. a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at St. young, she served as both a Cub Scout later this spring. business in 1958, had owned art gal- Berse, Michael and Peter Civins and A member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. and a Girl Scout leader. The family requests that those wish- leries in Linden and Westfield for Sean Walsh. Church in Westfield, he served as a Burial will follow at the church’s She was honored for giving thou- ing to honor Margaret make contri- many years. She and her two daugh- Funeral services were held on Tues- Sunday school Superintendent. He Garth. sands of hours of service to The butions to the Alzheimer’s Founda- ters were longtime partners and co- day, May 10, from Temple Emanu-El also was a member of St. John’s Epis- Funeral arrangements are by the Children’s Specialized Hospital, as a tion, 225 North Michigan Avenue, owners of the Westfield gallery. in Westfield. Interment took place at copal Church in Naples, Fla. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad member of the Senior Auxiliary. She Suite 1700, Chicago, Ill. 60601. Previously, Mrs. Dunn had been a the King Solomon Cemetery in Clifton. Mr. Boss was a member of the Street in Westfield. also made significant contributions May 19, 2005 secretary in New York City and for Arrangements were by the Menorah Country Club of Naples and a former In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the Borough of Roselle. Chapels at Millburn in Union. member of the Echo Lake Country tions may be made to Habitat For She was a member of the B’nai Memorial donations may be made Club of Westfield. He was an active Humanity, Greater Plainfield Chap- B’rith Women and Hadassah, both of to Project ALS, 900 Broadway, Room volunteer for Habitat For Humanity ter, 2 Randolph Road, Plainfield Westfield, and the Democratic Club 901, N.Y., N.Y. 10003 or to Westfield in the Greater Plainfield Chapter in 07061. of Union County. Hadassah, in care of Marilyn Napack, New Jersey and the Immokalee Chap- May 19, 2005 She was predeceased by her hus- 69 Genesee Trail, Westfield 07090. band, Benjamin Dunn. May 19, 2005 Bradley A. Little, 54, WHS Graduate; Teen Event, The Recreation Com- cludes a T-shirt. Registration will take Recreation Department Events mission and Municipal Alliance Com- place from Saturday, June 4, through Division President of Centex Homes mittee will offer this program on Thursday, June 23. by: Traci Kastner Thursday, June 16, on the Village Basketball Skills & Drills, for chil- Bradley A. Little, 54, of Manalapan He earned a Bachelor of Science [email protected] Green from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ping- dren entering kindergarten through died on Tuesday, May 17, at The degree in Accounting from Nichols (908) 789-4080 pong, knok hockey, and basketball second grades. Ken Miller will again Centra State Hospital in Freehold. College in Dudley, Mass. in May of will be featured along with a DJ. teach the skills of basketball to begin- Born on March 9, 1951 in 1973. Roller Hockey Clinics: Students on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. from Chaperones are needed. There is no ners as well as more experienced play- Plainfield, he was raised in Westfield Surviving are his wife of 24 years, will learn basic skills or fine-tune June 1 through July 20. The fee is fee to attend this event. ers. The program, to be held at the and graduated from Westfield High Ellen Little; two daughters, Laura their skills with George Giresi and $48 per person. Willie Wilson Baseball Camp, For Kramer Manor basketball courts, will School in 1969. He also had lived in Little, a student at Boston College in the Westfield High School Ice Summer Camps: Registrations for boys and girls ages 10 to 16. This have a maximum of 25 children. The Denville for four years before mov- Chestnut Hill, Mass. and Renee Hockey Team. The class will be of- summer camps are currently being camp will be held August 16 to 19 program will be held Thursdays, July ing to Manalapan 20 years ago. D’Accardi of Elkins Park, Pa., and a fered to children aged six to 12, from taken. The camps are as follows: from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farley Park. 7 through August 25, from 6 to 7 A Certified Public Accountant and sister, Barbara Johnson of Wauseon, Monday, June 20, through Friday, baseball camp, ages eight to 13, The cost is $250 per person. Details p.m. Registration will be held from member of the New Jersey Society of Ohio. June 24, from 3:30 to 5: 30 p.m. at Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to will follow. Saturday, June 4, through Friday, Certified Public Accountants, Mr. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 Tamaques Park. The cost is $60 per noon, Tamaques Park, June 27 to Summer Parks, ages six to 12, 9 June 24, for Scotch Plains residents Little was Division President of the to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, May 19, at child. June 30 or July 11 to July 15, $65 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Fri- at a cost of $40. Registration for non- New Jersey Division of Centex the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Playground Program: In person per child; basketball camp, grades 3 day, July 5 to August 12. This program residents costs $45 and will be held Homes. He worked for the company Broad Street in Westfield. Funeral registration begins on Wednesday, to 7, 9 a.m. to noon, Edison Interme- is for Scotch Plains and Fanwood from Tuesday, June 14, through Fri- for 15 years. services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow, June 1, for the Junior Playground diate School, June 27 through June residents. The six-week program fea- day, June 24. Friday, May 20, at The Presbyterian Program, Teen Scene Playground, 30 or July 5 through July 8, $65 per tures games, contests and weekly trips, Girls/Boys Basketball, for children John C. Comrie, 85 Church in Westfield. Burial will be and the C.I.T. Playground Program. child; bowling camp, ages five to as well as arts and crafts. Parents can entering grades 3 through 6. Ken John C. “Jack” Comrie, 85, of private. The program is available for school- 12, nine-week program, Wednes- choose either the Brookside or Green Miller will teach skills to those who Arnold, Md. died on Tuesday, May In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- aged Westfield residents only. days, 10 a.m., Linden Lanes, $6 per Forest Parks for their children. The have played ball and want to improve 10, at the Anne Arundel Medical Cen- tions may be made to Memorial Sloan- Strollersize Class: This one-hour week payable to Linden Lanes; soc- program is supervised by mostly col- their skill level. The boys and girls ter in Annapolis, Md. Kettering, 1275 York Avenue, New lege students experienced in super- will be together in one group. The Born on May 8, 1920 in Scotland, York, N.Y. 10021. total body workout is aimed at im- cer camp, ages eight to 16, Monday May 19, 2005 proving one’s cardiovascular endur- through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, vising children. The registration fee is program will be held at the Kramer he had lived in Cranford for many ance, strength and flexibility. The Tamaques Park, June 27 through $40 per child prior to Friday, June 10, Manor basketball courts on Thurs- years before moving to Arnold five class will be held in Tamaques Park July 1 or July 4 through July 8, $65 and $50 after this date. days, July 7 through August 25, from years ago. MASTER per week; Small Fry Program, ages three to 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration for From 1947 until retiring in 1985, Golf camp, ages eight to 14, Tues- five. Registration for this program, Scotch Plains residents, to be held Mr. Comrie had been employed with MEMORIALS day through Friday, 11a.m. through which began April 16, is $40 before from Saturday, June 4, through Fri- the Public Service Electric & Gas 1 p.m. or 1 through 3 p.m. at Thursday, June 16, and $50 after this day, June 24, costs $40. Registration Company in New Jersey, where he 524 Central Avenue Oakridge Golf Course in Clark, $88 date. The program can only accom- for non-residents, to be held from was a storeroom supervisor. Westfield, NJ modate 25 youngsters. The program Tuesday, June 14, through Friday, per child; wrestling camp, Monday He served with the Royal Marines (908) 233-2350 through Friday, August 1 through includes arts and crafts as well as June 24, costs $45 per child. of the British Empire during World August 5 for ages seven to 10, or active and passive activities. Junior Golf Clinic, ages eight to 17. War II. August 8 through August 12 for ages MARACAS Summer Spanish Camp, Bill McCluney, PGA Pro, will in- He was predeceased by his wife, 10 to 13, Westfield High School for children aged four to eight, 9 to 11 struct this summer’s clinic. The pro- Sarah Anne Comrie, in 1998. The wrestling gym, $65 per week; a.m., Monday through Friday, June gram is for all experience levels from couple was married in 1946. Sports Squirts Camp, ages three 27 to July 1 or July 18 to July 22, at beginner to advanced. Golf will be Surviving are a daughter, Lyn Sassi the Scotch Hills Country Club. Tu- taught at Jerseyland Park, unless oth- Designer • Builders of fine to five, August 29 through Septem- of Arnold, Md.; two grandchildren MONUMENTS ber 2, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Tamaques ition for the camp is $150 per child erwise indicated, on Mondays from and five great-grandchildren. Park, $99 per child; Multi-Sports and includes all materials and sup- July 11 through August 15. Class size The funeral was held on Monday, MARKERS Camp, July 11 through July 15 and plies. Call Amanda Seewald at (908) is limited. Registration for Scotch May 16, at the Calvary United Meth- MAUSOLEUMS August 29 through September 2, 447-8447 for more information. Plains residents, to be held from Sat- odist Church of Annapolis, Md. Burial ages five to seven, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Youth Tennis Team, ages 10 to 17, urday, June 4, to Wednesday, June took place on Tuesday, May 17, at Lettered • Cleaned $147 per child, and ages seven to 14, Monday through Friday, June 28 to 22, is $50 per child. Non-resident Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Tim Doerr 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $169 per child, August 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the registration is $55 per child and will Arrangements were under the di- SPECIAL SPEAKER…Samantha Kramer Manor Park Tennis Courts. be held from Tuesday, June 14, rection of the Hardesty Funeral Home, Bruce Bauer Tamaques Park; USA Soccer Camp, The team will play matches with other Black, a 2001 graduate of Westfield ages three to seven, 9 to 11 a.m., through Wednesday, June 22. P.A. in Annapolis, Md. (established 1939) High School, and Class President at teams in the area who are members of Youth Tennis Camp, ages five to 12, $99 per child, and ages five to 14 the New Jersey Town Tennis League. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Douglass College, Rutgers Univer- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $155 per Kramer Manor Park Tennis Courts. tions may be made to the Arnold Also: 300 Rt. 37 East sity, was selected to give the com- Players are eligible to compete in the Children will have a choice of three Toms River, NJ mencement speech at the May 17 child, from August 15 through Au- state tournament. The fee for this pro- Volunteer Fire Department, 1505 gust 19. weeks this summer. Registration for Ritchie Highway, Arnold, Md. 21012. graduation ceremonies. Because of gram is $15 per person which in- residents starts Saturday, June 4. (732) 349-2350 this honor, she has received the Edele Teen Center: The Teen Center is May 19, 2005 Neilsen Prize in Speech. She will open on most Friday evenings dur- share the podium with renowned an- ing the school year between the hours thropologist Jane Goodall. of 7 and 11 p.m. for all Westfield Samantha, who will receive a Bach- High School students. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. elor of Arts degree in American Stud- Total Toning: Classes are held on ies, has been actively involved in stu- Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 dent government throughout her Caring & Courteous Service to the college career. She has attended the to 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal Build- Governor’s Annual Conference for ing Community Room, 425 East Women, planned fundraising and Broad Street. Each session includes Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 philanthropic activities, and fought 10 classes. The fee is $65 per person. for important social and political is- Trips: State Theatre in New sues impacting the lives of her fellow Brunswick, Michael McDonald in Westfield pupils. Combining a lifelong inter- concert, Wednesday, July 13. 556 Westfield Avenue est in cultural activities with her love Please register for the above pro- of teaching, Samantha worked as an 233-0255 intern at the American Museum of grams at: Westfield Recreation De- Natural History in New York. An partment, 425 East Broad Street. For John L. Dooley employee of the Westfield Recreation further information, please call the Department, Samantha is pursuing Westfield Recreation Office at (908) Manager a career in television, with long-range 789-4080 or visit westfieldnj.net/ NJ License # 4100 plans to teach in the area. townhall/recreation.

Hillside Cemetery Cranford 218 North Avenue Scotch Plains 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley 908.756.1729 Manager NJ License # 3703 www.hillsidecemetery.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 13

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-19 HEARON HOMERS, YIELDS 6 HITS, FANS 7, WALKS 3 Lion Nine Get 2 in 6th, Nudge Blue Devils, 3-1, in UC Semis

By DAVID B. CORBIN Governor Livingston (20-3), 11-9, in hit batter. Both pitchers helped their Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the other semifinal. Dayton had cause by blasting solo home runs. Superb pitching was the main at- toppled top-seeded Cranford, 11-4, “Both pitchers were very good but traction in the Union County Tourna- in the quarterfinals. they are different style of pitchers. ment semifinal game, which was won Although Blue Devil pitcher Billy Billy is a finesse pitcher with break- by second-seeded Roselle Catholic, Hearon (5-2) yielded just six hits and ing pitches. He kept them off-balance 3-1, over third-seeded Westfield in three walks while striking out seven, the whole game. Nick is straight out Rahway on May 14. Eighth-seeded Lion pitcher Nick Nolan (5-0) gave up power. He’s coming right after you Dayton (15-3) continued to stalk and just two first-inning hits and finished with everything he’s got all the time shock it opponents, topping No. 20 with 10 strikeouts, three walks and a and he was just a little better than we were today with his arm,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster. “He was ahead in the count. He ran his fastball up and in on batters to back them away, then he went to his slider. The Roselle Catholic batters came out looking for first-pitch fastballs so David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Billy mixed in some curve balls, some SOMETIMES A GAME OF INCHES…Raider Jack Davis, left, just misses his putt on the third green as Oratory’s Steve changeups on the first pitch to catch Suarez and Blue Devil Ryan Shallcross look on. Shallcross won his third UCT title with a two-over-par 74. He won the event them off-balance.” his freshman and sophomore seasons. Aside from Hearon’s solo homer, the other Blue Devil hit came from Mike Murray. Nolan finished 2-for-3 with SHALLCROSS SHOOTS 74, WINS THIRD UCT CROWN two RBI for the Lions and their leadoff batter Joe Krupa went 3-for-3 with a run scored. John Eger also scored a run and went 1-for-3 on the day. Cranford Stuns Blue Devils Both teams executed fine defen- sive plays, but the 14-7 Lions ben- efited the most with two of them, especially when Nolan was strug- For Union County Golf Title gling a bit with his control. The first came in the first inning after Hearon homered and Murray By DAVID B. CORBIN with a 327 total followed by Oratory Jack Davis for the title while slapped a one-out single to left. Lion Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times at 340. Shallcross shot an 81 to finish in a tie David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times first baseman Mike Garcia stabbed a Many would have thought that the Shooting from the blue tees, Blue for sixth. BEGINNING WITH A BLAST…Blue Devil Billy Hearon blasted a solo home run liner off the bat of Tom Ricciuti and Westfield High School golf team Devil senior Ryan Shallcross turned Shallcross parred the par-4 first over the right field fence in the first inning. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 would be a shoe-in to win its fourth- in a two-over-par 74 (36-38) on the hole and averted a minor disaster on straight title at the 42nd Union County 6547-yard course to capture his third the second hole by sinking a 20-foot Tournament (UCT), getting only some UCT title. In his sophomore season, putt to save par. That momentum car- RAIDER BERKA WINS SHOT PUT, JAVELIN, DISCUS resistance from Oratory and Scotch Shallcross shot a 77 to claim his sec- ried with him on the 357-yard third Plains-Fanwood. However, it was ond title and, as a freshman, he burned hole when, after a long drive down Cranford that put it all together, hav- the course with a three-under-par 69 the left side of the fairway, he laid up ing four players place in the top 10, to for his first crown. Last year, New to within six feet of the hole and sank Raider Girls Sweep 3, Seize win the team title with a 322 total at Providence Pioneer Tyler Kitson net- his putt for a birdie. Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield ted a par four on the second hole of a “It gave me a lot of confidence on May 12. Westfield placed second sudden-death playoff to edge Raider CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Watchung Conference Title ROWBOTHAM WINS 3, WOODS SETS WHS P.V. MARK By DAVID B. CORBIN and swept three of them, got three Blue Devil Christina Henry placed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wins from senior Kat Berka who won second behind Berka in the discus Fresh off their victory at the Union the discus with a heave of 101-2, the with a throw of 92-5, Raider Carley Raider Boys Top Blue Devils County Relays, the Scotch Plains- shot put with a personal-best shove of Wells took fifth with a throw of 86-1 Fanwood High School girls handily 33-8 and the javelin with a toss of 98- and Blue Devil Katie Anderson was won the Watchung Conference Na- 9. Teammates Carlaya Jones at 30- sixth at 80-3. tional Division title at Gary Kehler 6.5 and Erin Rossi at 30-0 helped the Although it was a good throw, it Stadium in Westfield on May 13. The Raiders complete a sweep of the shot was not her best according to Berka. To Grab WCT Track Crown Raiders totaled 187 points to put. Blue Devils Olena Borkowsky at “Right now, I am just trying to work Cranford’s 139 and Westfield’s 105. 28-8.75 and Karolyn Look at 28-7.5 on my form in discus because states is By DAVID B. CORBIN Rowbotham glided across the fin- My coach said I was on the board The Raiders, who won seven events placed fifth and sixth, respectively. coming up soon and I really want to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ish line in a personal-best 50.7 to win consistently.” do well. I would like to throw around The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- the 400 meters, soared 20-5 to take Raider Rob Ventura took third in 120 by the end of the season, which is ers got a lot of mileage from their big top honors in the long jump and to- the 400 with a time of 53.1 followed very doable,” she said. guns, sophomore Kyle Rowbotham taled 41-10.75 to win the triple jump. by Blue Devil John Aleksandravicius Wells took second in the javelin at and senior Sean Smith to win their “I was very happy with my run at 53.8, Raider Tom Ventura at 54.2 87-7 followed by Borkowsky at 86-1, third-straight Watchung Conference (400 meters). I pumped my arms, and Blue Devil Jake Brandman at 55. Raider Alix Fragna at 82-3 and Blue National Division title at Gary Kehler which I don’t normally do. My coach Blue Devil Rich Scialabba placed Devil Annette Baez at 80-1. Stadium in Westfield on May 13. The nags on me about that,” said second in the long jump with a leap of Raider Katie Zaleski used her gym- Raiders had a team total of 179.5 and Rowbotham who added, “My form 20-0. Blue Devil Marcus Graham was CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Westfield was second with 115 points. (in the long jump) today was good. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 KEHLER’S YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Weichert For Boys Entering Grades Three Through Nine FundamentalsWeichert for all groups will be emphasized, with advanced instruction for accelerated groups CAMP DIRECTORS: Ed Tranchina, Westfield High School Glen Kehler, Westfield High School, Rutgers University David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMING DOWN TO EARTH…Raider sophomore Amanda Bobyack won the Monday June 27 to Thursday June 30, 2005 long jump event with a leap of 15-6.5. Weichert 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Across KEHLER STADIUM - Rahway Ave., Westfield FINAL REGISTRATION: LORI GEAR MCBRIDE, HEAD COACH SPFHS, P.E. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Seton Hall Prep Pirates, 6-3 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Talk about a tough task! Picking an P Kris Williams: The best pitcher of second and third, RC’s right fielder All-WHS baseball team from the past the Bob Brewster coaching era, and one caught a fly ball and made a perfect By FRED LECOMTE that forced them to play catch up the knock some heads. They had a much 45 years (1960-2005) has been any- throw home to nail Diaz, ending the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the best hitters, too. rest of the game.” bigger team, but we wanted this game thing but easy. Plus, doing something OK, you did the math and that’s only final scoring threat for WHS. Emotional and physical readiness Gallagher scored next, rifling the a lot more than they did.” like this could tick as many people off 19 players. My 20th player is actually a MEMORIES OF CAPT. NEMO played a major role in the margin of ball past the goalie for a 2-0 advan- Teammate Brian Skorge added, as it does make people happy. Having guy who never lettered at WHS, but Got an e-mail from Eddie Thorne victory when the Westfield High tage. Buchnina got his first goal of the “We played aggressive, confident and said that, here’s my 20-man team (I just might’ve been the best pure ball player (WHS, ’64, now living in Pembroke, School Blue Devils overwhelmed the game to narrow the deficit to 2-1. all connected. I believe it’s a preview couldn’t keep it to the promised 16), to ever walk the halls. We’ll keep him as Mass.), a two-year varsity centerfielder Seton Hall Prep Pirate boys’ lacrosse Less than two minutes later, the 6’4”, as to what’s to come.” including starting lineup and reserves. a late inning pinch-hitter deluxe: Monte under the late, great Norm Koury. team, No. 8 in The Star Ledger, 6-3, 200-lb Gallagher got the ball in tran- Buchnina found the mark twice CF Bobby Flynn: The best I ever saw Turner, father of Lamont and son of the (Thorne was also a starter on Koury’s on May 14 in Westfield. sition from Mike Patella, feigned a more in the second quarter, cutting at WHS. Line drives every time up, great late Robert Turner, legendary Westfield unbeaten jayvee team in 1962.) “It was a very good, complete game move, changed speeds, cut through Westfield’s lead to 4-3. range, rifle arm and just the right attitude. Merchants coach. “Regarding the passing of Coach against a very good team. All aspects the middle and muscled the ball in for No sooner was the whistle tucked LF Brian Ciemniecki: Tough to not DEN TRIVIA Koury, a.k.a. ‘Captain Nemo,’ you re- of our game were clicking. We came put him in the leadoff spot, given that Nicole DiFabio was a two-year starter ally hit the nail on the head regarding out on fire like we have done a couple every single or walk was a double or for Maggie McFadden’s softball teams, his demand for fundamentals. In fact, of times this year. However, today the triple with his speed. But I love a lefty a slick-fielding second baseman (2001) your reference to bunting, stealing difference was in the second half. We batting second behind Flynn. and shortstop (2002) on teams that went bases, etc., was never more apparent came back at them and didn’t give 3B Lamont Turner: Maybe the best 35-12. Back on April 30, 2001, she than how we scored the winning run pure hitter ever at WHS. If he hadn’t made history in a dubious way. What against (unbeaten) Springfield in the them any ground to gain momen- missed his sophomore year (academ- tum,” said Blue Devil Head Coach did she do? (1963) county tournament (final). We ics), he might’ve set every school mark. A GOOD CAUSE had lost to them twice, but when I led Gerry Benaquista. RF Steve Tebbetts: A taller version Lauren Gelmetti has taken on an in- off the (10th) inning, Captain Nemo The 6-9 Blue Devils swarmed of Ciemniecki, with a little more power. teresting senior project: she’s collect- gave me the bunt sign, to wish I promptly around and scooped up the vast ma- Tebbetts was one of the most exciting ing old/used softball equipment to be dragged for a base hit. Jim Smith sacri- jority of ground balls. Senior offensive threats ever at WHS. given at a later date to the needy. ficed me to second, and Rob Schram midfielder Matt Gallagher powered C Mike Murray: Only a WHS junior The senior co-captain and four-year plated me with a single. (That opened three goals, sophomore attacker Ryan and he’s already got several school standout on the WHS softball teams the door for a four-run inning and a 5- Yarusi flicked in a goal and had two records, with others to fall soon. A will hold a dropoff day on Saturday, 1 WHS victory.) assists while middies Dave Ianazzone slugger who has only K’d seven times June 4 fro 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WHS “The great stories we had about and Joe Simone notched one goal in over 200 varsity at-bats. parking lot. If you can’t make that date, Coach Koury were endless. One time each. Gerhard Buchnina scored three DH Clint Factor: Any all-WHS team you can contact Gelmetti at (908) 233- Schram invented this game of whoever goals for the 10-5 Pirates. has to include the multi-talented Factor, 8694 and drop your old stuff off at her could lie the longest in the sliding pit Senior goalkeeper Chris Zafutto, who pitched and hit with equal power. house, 436 Montauk Drive (but please without Norm catching you. I got so who was nothing short of spectacu- 1B Kevin Stock: Any team that Stock call first). proficient at sliding that when I got to lar, recorded 16 saves while Pirate bats seventh on must be loaded. The Tufts-bound Gelmetti is looking East Carolina, my college coach would keeper John Moriarty saved seven. SS John Havas: Mention Havas and for old gloves, softball bats, bat bags, use me to show sliding techniques at “Chris came up big against a big most old-timers remember the ball he catcher’s gear, batting helmets, tees, soft- seminars.” division opponent. We told our de- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times hit at Scotch Plains that almost reached balls, and gently used rubber cleats. They REMEMBER WHEN fense to stay tight and don’t let him BLUE DEVIL ON A MISSION…Westfield midfielder Matt Gallagher was one the golf course! will be given to Bats, Balls, Gloves and May 19, 1990: Meiko Saito strikes tough laxer to halt during the game with Seton Hall Prep. Gallager powered three 2B Dwight Davies: Gets the nod at hang out to dry,” said Benaquista. Kids, an organization that distributes out 16 Union batters. goals to lead the Blue Devils to a 6-3 victory. second over two of his teammates (Joe those items to the needy around the state. May 20, 1930: WHS commits 12 Yarusi rippled the net from five Wiendl and Billy Myers). UCT REHASH errors in an 18-3 loss to Rahway. yards out within the first two minutes the score. Ianazzone struck gold, lift- away to start the third quarter, Simone P Don Anderson: For one game, I’m If you were one of the lucky fans at May 21, 1936: Babe Ruth shoots an of the first quarter. “We finally elimi- ing the score to 4-1 to end the quarter. hit Gallagher on a skid pass that caught giving the ball to “Big D” at Infantino Saturday’s Union County Tournament 82 at Echo Lake as a guest of Tom nated mistakes in this game. We didn’t “I believe this was one of our best the defender sleeping. Gallagher in Field (my new name for the field be- semifinal between Westfield and Morris. drop the ball, lose possession, just defensive games as a team,” said Pa- turn hit the back of the net to extend hind Edison, named for the guy, Jerry Roselle Catholic at Rahway’s beautiful May 21, 1945: Charles Frankenbach kept it so we didn’t have to force tella. “We talked well, we slid hard the lead to 5-3. Simone found his pot Infantino, who literally made the field). sun-drenched Memorial Field, you got strikes out 15 in an eight-inning 4-3 much,” said Yarusi. “We came out and we made sure that they didn’t get of gold in the fourth quarter when he And on the bench … to see a good ol’-fashioned pitchers’ loss to Hillside. strong, got the momentum on our any easy goals. We’re a feisty team. cruised through the Pirate defense P Greg Chlan: If the game could go duel of the highest caliber. May 21, 1955: Bob List pitches a 10- side, caught them on their heels and We like to get down and dirty and and assaulted the keeper with a shot 15-16 innings, this is the guy I want as Westfield’s Billy Hearon was on top strikeout no-hitter against Union in the from 10 yards out. my pitcher. A true workhorse. of his game, keeping hitters off-bal- county tournament. He also was 4- “They were coming after us, but DH Jay Cook: Still holds several school ance with his curve and spotting his for-4 with a grand slam homer. we kept turning them away. Right records, including the amazing 41-game fastball in almost all the right spots. The May 23, 1963: Dennis Burke pitches when they started to get momentum, hitting streak over his last two years. Blue Devils played excellent defense a no-hitter in a 6-1 win over Thomas we took the ball back and settled in on C-DH Brian Flynn: A chip off the ol’ behind him – except for two critical Jefferson. offense,” said Benaquista. “We ate block, except he hit for power and bat- errors which RC took advantage of May 24, 1963: Mike Ketcham shoots away the clock and ran our stuff.” ted lefty and played catcher. But the both for a 3-1 victory. But outfielders a 76 to take medalist honors as WHS “This is the first team game where hits flowed off his bat. Sam Kim, Craig Ellis and Chris Hild golfers capture county tournament. every key player executed for four P-OF-IF Chris Infantino: My each had a nice defensive play, and May 25, 1945: Charles Frankenbach utilityman and ace reliever. Won over Hearon was bailed out of one jam by a strikes out 16 in a nine-inning 3-2 loss quarters, something we have not done 20 games as a pitcher, and solid all- to Bound Brook. all season long,” said Gallagher. nice 4-6-3 double play from Mike Diaz around player. to Tom Ricciuti to Alex Zierler. May 25, 1951: Bob Williams strikes After the game, Benaquista huddled 3B-P K.C. Knobloch: The key guy Unfortunately, the Lions’ Nick Nolan out a school record 19 batters in seven his team and said, “We stopped them for coach Pete Lima when WHS won was equally impressive. After allowing innings against Plainfield. up and down the field. Defense! the 1978 county championship. a home run to Hearon and a single by TRIVIA ANSWER Goalie! That’s what I’m talking about, C Dick Myers: Tough as nails catcher, Mike Murray in the first inning, he Westfield scored 13 runs in one in- middies and defense. That’s what we with a Larry Bird snear and confidence. allowed no more hits and finished with ning against Irvington, and DiFabio can do when we play together as a OF Chuck Mueller: A left-handed 10 strikeouts. made all three outs in that inning: flying team. This is just our first step of version of Bobby Flynn, the ultimate Even so, Nolan needed two key de- to left leading off, then flying to center many, right where we want to be. leadoff hitter and a terrific outfielder. fensive plays to save him. In the first and finally popping out to first base. We’re now going to tell people in the 1B-OF Ken Stith: As smooth a de- after Murray’s single, Ricciuti’s hard Devil’s Den appears Thursday in The Fred K. 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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 15 KASKIW CRUSHES HOMER; LUSK, COLINERI RIP RBI Lions Get 2 in 6th, Nudge Blue Devils CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Softball Raiders Rally in 5th, stepped on the bag to double up Murray for an inning-ending double play. The second came in the second inning. Top JFK Lady Spartans, 3-1 With Blue Devils Mike Diaz on third and Bryan Power on second with one out, right fielder Tony DeRosa caught By FRED LECOMTE the beginning, however I came right silence, the 14-9 Raider bats began to Jay Anderson’s fly ball and threw a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times back and put it together. I was able to crack in the bottom of the fifth. Piniat bullet to home in time to nail Diaz on The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High throw their timing off at the plate and Lauren Benevengo singled and his attempt to score. School girls’ softball team took a while mixing the pitches around,” streaked home on respective RBI Nolan also made a smooth sliding huge step toward a successful season catch of a popup on the foul side of the with a dramatic 3-1, triumph over J.F. third baseline. Second baseman Diaz Kennedy on May 12 in Scotch Plains. initiated a fine second-to-short Senior pitcher Elaine Piniat kept con- (Ricciuti)-to-first (Alex Zierler) double trol and sat down four Spartans, while play in the third inning for Westfield. yielding five hits and walking no one. Right fielder Chris Hild made a run- Pitcher Allison Greaney gave up ning snag of a gap shot in the fifth and eight hits, struck out two and became leftfielder Sam Kim made a knee-slid- the lone Spartan to cross home plate ing grab in the sixth for the Blue Devils. after powering a triple in the first Nolan continued to get stronger on inning. Raider Kelli Kaskiw bashed a the mound as the game went on, strik- solo home run in the sixth inning. ing out the side in the third and fifth David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I believe we’re just getting started. innings. At the plate, he cracked his MAKING THE PUTOUT…Blue Devil first baseman Alex Zierler’s glove bulges This was a good test for us. It’s our solo blast in the top of the fourth to tie when he makes the putout at first base against Roselle Catholic. third win in a row and the girls are the game. In the sixth, Krupa and Eger feeling it,” said Raider Head Coach singled and Nolan followed with an Kelly Covert. “This was a game where RBI single. An errant throw allowed Cranford Cougars Blank we needed to come back, hit off a the insurance run in Eger to score. good pitcher and we did. They were “They put a bunch of hits together aggressive at the plate and wanted to in one inning and that was the game. win. There was no doubt in my mind We made a couple of errant throws Softball Blue Devils, 7-0 about that and that’s the mentality we that hurt us. They would have scored have been trying to get started.” Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times a run anyway without the errors but By FRED LECOMTE “Katie has been a wonderful sec- The 12-9 Spartans struck first with HOME RUN TROT…Raider centerfielder Kelli Kaskiw rounds third and heads we didn’t hit the ball well enough to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond baseman for the last two seasons a run in the first inning. Greaney home after smashing a solo home run deep to left in the sixth inning giving Scotch win the game,” said Brewster. Elena Morge pulled out another and has done exactly what you expect tripled to center and scored when Plains-Fanwood a 3-1 victory on May 12. Roselle Catholic 000 102 0 3 strong pitching performance and a senior leader to do. She makes the Ashley Jaye skidded and RBI single said Piniat. “I have a good team be- singles by Jillian Lusk and Nicole Westfield 100 000 0 1 seven players crossed home plate as plays on the field and leads by ex- past third. Piniat ended any further hind me. We go out to play the way Colineri to take a 2-1 lead. the Cranford High School softball ample,” said Pignoli. “It’s like we threat with two strikeouts. we know how, we’re relaxed and we Kaskiw added the icing with her Viking Girls Get Third team rocked the Blue Devils, 7-0, on hope the ball goes to her because “It didn’t shake me up at all. It have fun.” solo homer to deep left. “I was look- May 11 in Westfield. Morge yielded every time it does, I write it in the happens. I was a little off my game in After three innings of offensive ing for the ball to come right down the In MV Track & Field just one hit, sat down seven and book before she fields it. She is quiet middle and I was ready to swing at The Union Catholic High School allowed two walks for the shutout. but she has quiet confidence. At the any good pitch she gave me. The first girls track & field team placed third She also went 3-for-4 with two runs plate she’ll get a good hard line drive, pitch came in just the way I wanted it, in the Mountain Valley Mountain scored. at least once a game. Sometimes, it right in my area, so I swung through, Division with 64 points. The Viking Cougar Lindsey Dolan tripled home drops in; sometimes, it does not. In got the good end of the bat on it and boys finished sixth with 39 points. two runs. Blue Devil pitcher Lauren the game against Kearny, she really there it went. At first I thought it may The girls took top honors in the 1600 Gelmetti yielded 11 hits, burned five crushed the ball and hit two home have gone for a double, maybe a meters when Samantha Peters crossed Cougars and walked none. Shortstop runs. That was nice to see.” triple, but it felt real good when it first in 5:33.3. Olena Lyaschenko took MaryKate Flannery scored the lone The Cougars scored twice in the went all the way,” said Kaskiw who third in 5:50. In the 3200, Lyaschenko hit in the third inning. third on back-to-back singles followed added, “Defensively, my team is real finished second at 13:06.9. Peters also “We have yet to play a solid game by Dolan’s two-run triple. In the fifth good. The outfield is very strong over- competed in the 800 and finished fourth against a really tough opponent. Cranford rallied with five runs. Dolan all. We know how to back each other with a time of 2:27.8. Allison Whitefleet However, Cranford played a great ripped a bases loaded RBI single. up, move back when we need to, finished fifth at 2:33.6 game and they looked like they were Another Cougar streaked across the move in when we need to and we are Alisa Harris took second in the 400 getting ready to run and take that plate on a miscue. A run scored after real solid in reading the ball.” hurdles at 1:07.6 and tied for fourth in county championship for another the ball nicked a Cougar then Katie In the seventh, shortstop Melissa the 400 at 1:01.7. Lesley Hendricks year,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Ramay and Sarah Capadice followed Sette made two great snags however ran the 400 in 1:02.3. The Vikings Tara Pignoli. “I think we did very with respective RBI singles. the Spartans responded with singles took second in the 4x400 with a time little right today. The defense was “As co-captain, myself and Lauren by Carissa Bower and Nicole Claridge of 4:13.8 and Jenn Seniszyn took weak, pitching was weak where we (Gelmetti) need to get this team to- only to see Kakiw make a great play third in the 100 meters at 12.7. Katie gave up multiple hits and our batting gether and talk about what we need to in center. Eppinger and Tara Brown tied for was weak. I think that the heart was do to improve offensively and defen- After the game, Covert said, “Basi- third in the high jump at 4-10. not there and that to me is very sively and we need to spend some cally we’re a team in the true sense of Brian Guteri won the 1600 at 4:29.6 frustrating as a coach.” time with each other talking it out,” the word. Every single person has a and the 3200 at 10:18.8. Garrett Ellis Second baseman Katie Smith explained Smith. “At our next prac- part in it whether it is at the plate or on finished second in the 400 at 51.9. Jon turned in three magical scoops and tice, we just need to think about the defense. We know that and we trust Cardadeiro tied for third in the 200 at next game, keep our heads into the catcher Jillian Olsen added some of Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times each other. They do things together as 23.1 and Jenner Cole finished sixth in her defensive clout by gunning down game and not anywhere else.” SLAPPING A SINGLE…Blue Devil leadoff hitter and centerfielder Mary Kate a team even on days off.” the long jump at 19-6.25. The boys the runner on first with the bases Cranford 002 050 0 7 Flannery triggered a two-out single in the third inning, however the bats remained JK Kennedy 100 000 0 1 also placed third in the 4x400 at 3:32.6. loaded. Westfield 000 000 0 0 dry for Westfield throughout the game. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 021 x 3

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(052000192) bathrooms complete this terrific home all only a few blocks from town, schools & train. DIR: North Ave. to Tuttle Pkwy. #300 (052000244) Page 16 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SPF Raider Track Girls Sweep Three, Seize Raider Trackmen Top Blue Devil Boys Watchung Conference National Division Title For Watchung Conference Nat. Div. Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 nastic skills to take top honors in the sixth, respectively. “Last year, I hurt my ankle so I fourth at 19-1.25 followed by Raider for him. It was a good race.” “That ties my best time. I’m very pole vault with a personal-best clear- Analyzing her performance started pushing off with my other foot Nehemiah Burney-Porter at 18-10.25 Smith also won the 400 hurdles in happy.” ance of 10-0. Rossi was second with Bobyack said, “Last year, I won coun- but just recently I started to get back and Blue Devil Tyler MacCubbin at a personal-best 55.9, placed second Perrella followed up by crossing a height of 8-0. Blue Devils Meg ties with sixteen-five-and-a-half so, to my old form so I haven’t been quite 18-9.5. Burney-Porter was second in in the high jump with a clearance of first in the 3200 with a time of 9:35.9. Vandervort and Vicky Attanasio tied hopefully, next week I will be able to as good as I should,” said Regg. the triple jump with a distance of 39- 6-2 and third in the javelin with a toss Raider Josh Zinman finished third at for fifth at 6-0. get that back. I was behind my mark, Kelly won the 400 hurdles with a 2 and Blue Devils Graham at 38-0.75, of 127-8. MacCubbin finished third 10:05.2, Blue Devil Ameer Rogers time of 1:07.5 and joined Samantha Alex Kao at 36-0.5 and Scialabba at in the 400 hurdles at 58.9 followed by was fifth at 10:38.7 and Raider Adam Gates, Bridget Cornwell and Bobyack 35-6 placed 4-5-6. Rowbothan at 59.6 and Raider Tom Biner was sixth at 11:05. to win the 4x400 with a time of 4:07.6 Smith was pleased to see that, when Pennella at 1:01.2. Blue Devil senior Jeff Pazdro had followed by Westfield at 4:08.5. Blue he crossed the finish line in 15.3 to Blue Devil Jeff Perrella stepped it the best heave in the javelin to win the Devils Danielle Parkinson at 1:13.2 win the 110 hurdles, Burney-Porter, up in the last 300 meters to beat out event with a personal-best distance of and Lauren Nolan at 1:14.3 placed 4- who also placed fourth in the 200 at Cougar Nate Thompson for first in 158-4. Raiders Greg Brand at 139-2, 5 in the 400 hurdles. Bobyack at 13.1, 23.9, was right behind with a time of the 1600 meters with a time of 525.4. Smith at 127-8 and John Badala at Gates at 13.5 and Blue Devil Erica 15.4. MacCubbin placed fourth with Blue Devil Kris Kagen finished fourth 126-1 finished 2-3-4. Ammermuller at 13.6 placed 2-5-6 in a time of 16.4. at 4:35.3 followed by Raider Mike “Previously my best was around the 100 meters. “When he was close to me, I was Miller at 4:37.1. 151 so, when I heard 158, I was pretty Once again, Blue Devil Emily getting kind of nervous,” said Smith “I started building up speed around happy. I trained hard over the past few MacNeil glided to victory in the 800 who will attend the University of the 300 but I didn’t hit full pace until weeks,” said Pazdro. meters with a time of 2:23.2. Finish- Connecticut in the fall. “I was happy I got to the 200,” Perrella explained. Blue Devil Mike Woods broke the ing in 2:25.3, teammate Annie Onishi WHS record of 14-8 set by Jeff put on a big kick to pass Raider Sherman in 1988 in the pole vault Cornwell who finished in 2:26.3. Blue with a height of 14-9. Mike Gorski Devil Stephanie Cortinhal took fourth cleared 14-0 to take third. He was at 2:27.1 and Raider Cassy Valdes followed by Raiders Max Carow at was sixth at 2:32.6. 12-6, Pennella at 12-0 and James “I got out a little bit slower than I Sengor at 11-6. Aleksandravicius, Eric wanted so I started my kick earlier, Williams, Kagan and Jake Brandman around the 300 mark and tried to won the 4x400 with a time of 3:35.7, bring it in strong,” explained MacNeil. nudging out the Raiders who finished David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRIPLE WINNER…Raider Kat Berka took top honors in the discus, the javelin MacNeil also finished second in the in 3:35.8. and the shot put. 400 with a time of 1:01.5, Gates was Raider Marc Fabiano took top hon- third at 1:02.5 and Onishi was fourth at ors in the discus with a toss of 123-3. Sophomore Amanda Bobyack, who so I must work on counting my steps, 1:03.1. Onishi took third in the 1600 at Raiders Teddy Acosta at 116-1 and stunned everybody by winning the getting my mark on and learning how 5:23.1 followed by Raider Mary Matt Hazell at 110-6 and Blue Devil long jump with a distance of 16-6.5 at to finish my legs. It feels so good that Shashaty at 5:28.7, Blue Devil Jen Pat Rizk at 95-8 placed 3-5-6. the Union County Tournament last we got first, second and third.” Danielsson at 5:31.1 and Raider Laura Acosta with a personal-best shove year, leapt 15-6.5 to lead another Although not pleased with her perfor- Harrison at 5:40. Shashaty at 11:43.3, of 47-0.5, freshman Mike Alleman at Raider sweep with Tina Olsson sec- mance, Regg led a sweep in the triple Danielsson at 11:48.3 and Harrison at a personal-best 45-1 and Badala at ond at 15-0.75 and Michelle Regg jump with a distance of 33-0.75 fol- 12:10.5 finished 3-4-6 in the 3200. 44-5.25 placed 2-3-4 in the shot put third at 14-5. Blue Devils Allison lowed by Natasha Celius at 30-11 and Blue Devil Emily Perry placed sec- and Blue Devil Erik Anderson took Rodino at 14-3.25 and Joann Mat- Meaghan Kelly at 30-5. Rodino at 28-11 ond in the high jump with a height of fifth with a shove of 40-6. thew at 13-4.75 placed fourth and and Matthew at 28-10 placed 5-6. 4-8 and Raider Danielle Vena was “I started this new technique yes- sixth with a height of 4-6. Gates fin- terday. It gets me to the top of the ished third in the 200 at 27.5, board a lot faster. Hopefully, I can get Ammermuller was fifth at 27.6 and it better for groups,” said Acosta who Blue Devil Allison Fleder was sixth added. “Alleman, you are going to at 27.9. Blue Devil Marlena Sheridan see him in the papers for a while. If it David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished fifth in the 100 hurdles at SOARING LIKE EAGLES…Raider Kyle Rowbotham, top, won the long jump weren’t for him, I don’t think I would 17.6 and Regg was sixth at 17.7. with a leap of 20-5 and Blue Devil Rich Scialabba placed second with a leap of 20 be throwing 47.” NATIONAL TEAM TOTALS: feet. Rowbotham also won the 400 meters and the triple jump. See an additional Blue Devil Brian Burdulia took sixth 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 187, photo on page 17. in the 100 with a time of 12 seconds. 2. Cranford (C) 139, 3. Westfield (W) 105, Kagan finished third in the 800 at 4. Shabazz (MXS) 34, 5. Linden (L) 24 2:01.8, teammate John Gagliano took INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: fifth at 2:04.3 and Raider Mike Miller 100: Shaylah Counts (MXS) 12.5 200: Counts (MXS) 25.4 was sixth at 2:04.8. 400: Counts (MXS) 59.5 NATIONAL TEAM TOTALS: 800: MacNeil (W) 2:23.2 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 1,600: Jennifer Hanke (C) 5:20.5 179.5, 2. Westfield (W) 115, 3. Cranford 3,200: Laura Gallo (C) 11:31.3 (C) 90.5, 4. Linden (L) 59, 5. Shabazz 100H: Sunita Brathwaite (L) 15.7 (MXS) 45 400H: Kelly (SPF) 1:07.5 High Jump: Kara Stull (C) 4-8 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: Long Jump: Bobyack (SPF) 15-6.5 100: Onell Thomas (L) 11.1 Pole Vault: Zaleski (SPF) 10-0 200: Jihad Springer (MXS) 22.5 Shot Put: Berka (SPF) 33-8 400: Rowbotham (SPF) 50.7 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Discus: Berka (SPF) 101-2 800: Joe McKenney (C) 2:00.6 LEADER OF THE 800 CLUB…Blue Devil Emily MacNeil, front, keeps her lead Javelin: Berka (SPF) 98-9 1,600: Perrella (W) 4:25.4 on Raiders Bridget Cornwell, left, and Samantha Gates, right, in the 800 meter 4x400: SPF (Kelly, Gates, Cornwell, 3,200: Perrella (W) 9:35.9 event. MacNeil won the event in 2:23.2. Bobyack) 4:07.6 110H: Smith (SPF) 15.3 400H: Smith (SPF) 55.9 High Jump: Tom Planer (C) 6-2 Long Jump: Rowbotham (SPF) 20-5 Pole Vault: Woods (W) 14-9 Shot Put: Jim Moreno (L) 50-8.5 Discus: Fabiano (SPF) 123-3 Javelin: Pazdro (W) 158-4 4x400: W (Aleksandravicius, Williams, Kagan, Brandman) 3:35.7

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WAITING TO TEE OFF…Blue Devil Jimmy Arbes, front left, chats with members of his foursome while awaiting to tee off on the first tee. In the bottom David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times picture, Arbes gets his opportunity to tee off.. CONSTANTLY IMPROVING…Blue Devil junior Jeff Perrella, W, leads the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LINING UP HIS PUTT…Blue Devil Ryan Shallcross lines up his birdie putt on pack in the 1600 meters. Perrella won the 1600 meters on May 12 then came back the third green. Shallcross was successful. to win the 3200 meters on May 13. Cranford Stuns Blue Devils 9 Times Out of 10, Where orWhat You For Union County Golf Title Eat Isn’t Critical . . . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 putting to save par and set the tone for the placement was decided by a my round,” said Shallcross. chip-off that was won by Herbert. He also birdied the par-three sev- “Nick did very well in the play- enth and finished the front nine at off. He parred the first three holes even par. without any problem,” commented “We were playing from about 150 Turnbull. yards from the tee with the wind in Blue Devils Jimmy Arbes, who our face so I hit an 8-iron onto the was actually one-under-par after green and sunk a pretty long putt,” four holes, and Garrett Cockren described Shallcross of his birdie were not on their best game and on the seventh hole. finished out of the top-10 with re- On the back nine, Shallcross bird- spective scores of 85 and 88. ied the 10th and 12th holes, bogied “Jimmy was struggling but Jimmy the 11th, 13th and 16th, parred 14, is a seasoned player,” said Turnbull. 15 and 17, but three-putted the 18th “Going into the states, everybody to finish with a 38. knows who he is. Cranford had four “I had a long putt for birdie and very, very consistent players and hit it too hard. My next putt hit we did not. Ryan and Nick had a some bumps and I three-putted,” he very good round. It’s just unfortu- said. nate that two of my more experi- “The funny thing with Ryan is enced and better players did not. that he has not been playing well at The good thing is, that going into . . . But Why Take Chances all this season. I think the cause of the states, we do have four solid that, going into the end of last year, players where last year we didn’t.” was his putting. His putting has not The state sectional tournament been a solid part of his game; how- was held on May 16 at Alpine Coun- ever, what I have been told, yester- try Club. day he started to putt much better. “Mentally, I feel good. I played When you make your putts, it car- Alpine many times. I’m going in it to ries over to your long game. It was win it,” said Shallcross. a solid round. He has confidence TEAM TOTALS: now going into the states,” said Blue 1. Cranford (C) 322, 2. Westfield (W) Devil Head Coach John Turnbull. 327, 3. Oratory (O) 340, 4. Governor Blue Devil Nick Petrarca, with a Livingston (GL) 348, 5. Johnson (J) 350, 6. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) round of 80, ended up in a five-way 358, 7. Union (U) 371, 8. New Provi- 16 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J. playoff for second. Petrarca parred dence (NP) 377 the first playoff hole that was won TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS: 908.232.7320 FAX: 908.232.6716 by Stephen Suarez of Oratory, who 1. Shallcross (W) 74, 2. Stephen birdied. Then it became a two-way Suarez (O) 80, 3. Evan Herbert (C) 80, 4. playoff for third with Cranford’s Petrarca (W) 80. 5. Dan Yesinko (J) 80, www.northsidetrattoria.com 6. Tom Anthes (C) 80, 7. Joe Manganiello Evan Herbert. Both parred the next (C), RJ Salls (C) David Chung (GL) 81, two holes and, because of darkness, 10. Kitson (NP) 83

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Mobility Broker Network ©2004, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 18 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Atlantic Arsenal Crowned Union County Senior 50+ State U12 Basketball Champs Softball League Results: The Atlantic Arsenal Basketball first quarter. Ryan Hess and Conor 50+ DIVISION 1: Wischusen and Tony Zarvos provid- Club, based in Westfield, recently Skea each scored 10 points, and Greg TEAM W L ing key hits. Antone’s Pub & Grill 4 0 won the 2005 NJ AAU Division II Thomson showed great leadership. D&K Associates 3 1 Awnings Galore 11, Northwestern State Championship for Under-12 With the Arsenal down by two points, Lombardi/Greenkeepers 2 2 Mutual 4 Boys. The team plays AAU tourna- Murray hit a game winning 3-pointer Linwood Inn 1 3 Northwestern had multiple hits from ments in the tri-state area each spring. with seven seconds left. 50+ DIVISION 2: Anthony Abbatello, Bob Bierman, The Arsenal defeated the Central A final defensive stop gave the TEAM W L Steve Falco and Rich Polonitza. Jersey Hawks in the semifinals, 63-51, Atlantic Arsenal Basketball Club its Marion/Jaconson Roofing 2 2 Crest Refrigeration 21, Union Cen- The Office 3 1 ter Nat. Bank 12 in a game featuring great shooting. second state championship in its his- Awnings Galore 2 2 Peter Niotis scored 11 points. Joe tory, and the first for the current group. Northwestern Mutual 2 2 The victors received strong pitch- Greenspan and Sean Siburn contrib- Crest Refrigeration 1 3 ing from Bob Moffitt and a grand uted clutch hoops in the third quarter. Sean Elliott Wins Union Center National Bank 0 4 slam home run from Joe Sarica. All Joey Kacmarsky hit an incredible 14- SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: 14 Crest batters produced two hits or Boys 10-11 Golf TEAM W L 14 from the free throw line, 10 of which Creative Industries 4 0 more. Banker Joe Miterantonda had came in the last few minutes. Scott ENGLISHTOWN – Sean Elliott Legg Mason 1 1 three hits, and the D’Arcy brothers Miller and Jordan Toczynski contrib- of Westfield shot a 38 to win the L.A. Law 1 3 (Dan and Jim) each produced a home Boys 10-11 Group on May 16 at TAKING IT TO THE NET…Lacrosse players in the Westfield third and fourth Il Giardino Ristorante 0 2 uted nice defense on the other end. grade league fight for the ball in a game at the high school. Lacrosse is the fasting- run and a single. The State Championship game was the Lakewood Country Club in growing game in the United States at every level. There are a record 110 boys Antone’s 16, D&K Associates 12 (8 Antone’s 20, Marion-Jacobson a hard fought battle in which the Lakewood. It was the first stop of playing in the third and fourth grade program this season and over 500 boys and innings) Roofing 4 Arsenal knocked off the New Jersey the New Jersey Junior Golf girls participating in lacrosse this spring. For more information, visit Antone’s scored seven runs in the Antone’s had 25-hits. Ron Kulick had Spartans, 37-36, on a last-second shot Competition’s Spring Tour pre- www.westfieldlacrosse.com. The third annual Westfield Lacrosse Day is June 11 seventh and added four in the eighth. two home runs, a triple and a single, and by Ryan Murray. The game featured sented by Lexus and Toyota. Luke if you want to watch the action! Ron Kulick led the 28-hit attack with Tom De Rocco and Don Montefusco tremendous defense led by John Edelman of Franklin Lakes was four hits. Steve Fatulla, Vic Gorman, contributed three hits each. Serzan and Clayton Johnson. second with a round of 40, and Bob Lieberman, Don Montefusco and Lombardi & Greenkeepers 11, Scott Sowinski got the Arsenal off Luke Graboyes of Watchung Holy Trinity School to Host Joe Tarulli each contributed three hits. Awnings Galore 3 to a great start, as he played a terrific placed third, shooting a 43. Lombardi & Greenkeepers 19, Tony Williams (3 hits), Tom Annual Invitational Track Meet Linwood Inn 17 Straniero (homerun, single) Tom L&G collected 28 hits and were led Lombardi (2 singles, 3 RBI) led L&G. WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity Bonner, John Doyle, Russell Kinney, by Frank Pepe (4-hits), Tom Straniero Northwestern Mutual 23, The Of- Interparochial School will host the Jeanne Fitzpatrick, Marie DiIorio, (2 homeruns, a double, 4 RBI), Keith fice 13 26th Annual Holy Trinity Invitational Taylor Kelly and Matt Toegel will Gibbons (homerun, 2 singles), Tony Bob Bierman and Rich Polinitza Track Meet on May 21 at Kehler compete in their final Holy Trinity Williams (homerun, 2 singles), Brian each produced bases-loaded triples. Stadium from 2:30 to 7 p.m. The meet and hope to bring a win to the Williams (triple, 2 singles) and Steve George Gonzales, Rich Grossberg, event features over 300 student-ath- home team. Seventh graders Caroline Ferro (3 singles). Linwood scored six Pete Osborn and Jim Price each con- letes from 15 area parochial schools. Williams, Lucy Pullicino and Patricia in the seventh inning and were led by tributed two hits. Tony Zarvos (4 hits, Weichert Participants include Our Lady of Whitehead, fifth grader Ryan Baird Harry Streep (4 hits, homerun). including a home run) and Dennis Sorrows (South Orange), St. Michael and fourth grader Sean Puzzo give The Office 15, Marion-Jacobson Kosowicz and Tom McNulty (3 hits (Newark), St. Lucy (Newark), Sacred the team depth in the running events, Roofing 11 each) led the Office. Weichert Heart (Vailsburg), Assumption while Maggie Fitzpatrick and Mara The Office produced six runs in the D&K Asociates 20, Union Center (Morristown), St. Patrick (Chatham), Pantano assist in the field events. top of the seventh, with Charles Nat. Bank 3 Holy Family (Florham Park), St. This year marks the seventh run- Cassian (Upper Montclair), Oratory ning of the Jerry McCabe Team Re- Prep. (Summit), St. Agnes (Clark), lay Cup, inaugurated in 1999 as an St. Vincent de Paul (Stirling), Aquinas all-star medley relay for both girls Academy (Livingston), St. Elizabeth and boys. Mr. McCabe, a longtime Weichert (Bernardsville), St. Michael’s Westfield resident, was instrumental (Union), St. Michael’s (Cranford), in the development of the track and SME Academy (Linden) and St. cross-country programs at Holy Trin- STATE HOOPS CHAMPS…The Atlantic Arsenal recently won the NJ AAU Bartholomew the Apostle (Scotch ity School, where he served as the Division II State Championship for Under-12 Boys. Pictured, left to right, are: Plains). Athletic Director and track coach for front row; Joey Kacmarsky, Jordan Toczynski, Peter Niotis, John Serzan, Ryan Eighth graders Matt Berka, Matt many years. Mr. McCabe’s son and Hess, Ryan Murray and Zach Brown; back row, Joe Greenspan, Scott Miller, daughter-in-law, Mike and Mary Clayton Johnson, Conor Skea, Greg Thomson, Sean Siburn and Scott Sowinski. WF PAL Football Korfmacher McCabe currently coach Track at Union Catholic High School. Registration Begins: The team’s Head Coach is Laura Weichert Westfield PAL Football regis- Brucia, former Westfield High School trations for the fall 2005 season athlete and teacher at Franklin El- will be available in all elementary ementary School. The Assistant Open House: Sun. 5/22 1-5 PM and middle school offices begin- Coaches are Joe Cattafe, Trish ning Friday, May 6. They will also Fitzpatrick, Arlene Hrinkevich, 405 Mountain Avenue, Westfield be available online at the website Stephanie Nuila, Jeanne McCallister westfieldpalfootball.com. and Tom Glynn. Over 100 Holy Trin- The registration deadline is Sat- ity students from pre-kindergarten urday, June 18. The PAL Football through eighth grade will participate. season will begin with minicamp The public is invited for a fun after- TOP FINISHERS…Pictured, left to right, Mark Fellon of Chatham, Bruce practices on August 23, 24 and 25. noon, and refreshments will be avail- Kaufmann (Director of Recreation), Tom Cusimano of Westifeld and Gerald Early registration is advised. able. Richards of Westfield. The gentlemen were the top finishers in the 50-59 age group of the Westfield Recreation Department’s 5-Mile Road Race on April 23.

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SCOTCH PLAINS – Elizabeth Ms. Elko also received an award Ferguson, R-N.J., joined a bipartisan During debate on the underlying Elko, a senior at Scotch Plains- for achieving a top score in the majority in the House on Tuesday bill, Rep. Ferguson also voted for an Fanwood High School and presi- Food Marketing written examina- and voted for legislation targeting amendment to increase funding by dent of the school’s DECA Chap- tion. She was one of 18 Scotch $30.85 billion in homeland security $50 million for chemical plant secu- ter, placed in the top 10 nationally Plains-Fanwood High School stu- programs, including hiring 1,000 new rity. The bill targets $2.5 billion for at DECA’s 2005 International Ca- dents who competed in DECA’s border patrol agents, funding for first passenger and baggage screening and reer Development Conference annual ICDC, working under the responders and screening of high- an additional $85 million to train (ICDC), held in Anaheim, Calif. direction of DECA Advisor and risk cargo at ports. airport security screeners. from April 27 to May 1. Marketing instructor Joe The bill won House approval 424- Last week, the House passed legis- 1. The Senate is considering its ver- lation that would target more federal In March, Ms. Elko won second Franzone. sion of the annual funding bill for the homeland security funding based on place in the Food Marketing-As- Other DECA participants in- Department of Homeland Security. states’ threat of terrorist attack – a sociate Level category at the New cluded Seniors Eric Ajuluchukwu, “Although Congress has invested move that would boost first-responder Jersey State DECA competition. Brian Allen, Briana Berry, Dori billions of dollars in strengthening funding for at-risk states like New This qualified her to compete as D’Aloisio, Jackie DeJohn, Chris our homeland security since the Sep- Jersey. That bill would change the an individual in the national event. Doremus, Jeannette Franzone, Jay tember 11 terrorist attacks, more needs distribution formula to prioritize se- In Anaheim, nearly 200 students Hankin, Rob Lasher, Chris Mattern, to be done,” Ferguson said after the curity money based on threat of at- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA stu- from the United States and other Manish Pandya, Chris Ryskasen, dents enjoy the competition last month at the DECA International Career countries competed in the market- Kyle Rzonca, Ben Vogel and Adam vote. “This bill rightly targets fund- tack and vulnerability. Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif. ing to meet our nation’s important ing category. Yellen, and Juniors Katie Devlin security goals. While the legislation and Katherine Paseka. is not perfect, it does represent a Gaston Award Program Set See it all on the web in color . . . DECA is an international asso- continued commitment to those who ciation of marketing students at both work every day keeping our commu- www.goleader.com the high school and college level. nities and our families safe.” For June at Westfield Library The bill allocates $3.6 billion for WESTFIELD – The Friends of the played with the Harry Leahey Trio for first responders, including grants to Westfield Memorial Library will fea- 30 years, as well as Phil Woods, Benny high threat areas, firefighters and ture composer, orchestra leader, con- Goodman, and Zoot Sims. emergency management. Since Sep- cert performer and producer of sound The program will consist of jazz JOHN ASLANIAN tember 11, 2001, more than $32 bil- recordings, Francis Varrichio at the standards of the 20’s through the 50’s lion have been provided to the nation’s presentation of the Gaston Award on including swing, big band, be bop, first responders – including terrorism Saturday, June 4, at 1:30 in the confer- broadway and popular selections. Expect More prevention and preparedness, general ence room of the library. The Gaston award this year goes to law enforcement, firefighter assis- Mr. Varrichio has performed at such Eleanor Senus for her plethora of contri- tance, airport security, seaport secu- memorable sites as Rutgers University, butions to the Friends. The award ac- OPEN HOUSE EVENT. SUNDAY, MAY 22ND, 1:00-4:00PM rity, and public health preparedness. PNC Art Center, Princeton University knowledges the person who through ster- The House-approved bill includes and the Jacob Javitz Convention Center. ling efforts epitomizes what a “Friend” is $19.4 billion for border protection. In Good Morning America and Cokie and – a volunteer contributing to the growth addition to the 1,000 new border pa- Steve Roberts ABC Weekend on live of the Westfield Memorial Library. trol agents, the legislation also fi- TV, News Book Tour concert also fea- A Friend member since 1989, Mrs. nances the hiring of 150 new criminal tured this outstanding artist. Senus occupied the Asst. Treasurer, immigration investigators and 200 Besides Mr. Varrichio on guitar, the Presiding and Vice Presiding chairs new immigration enforcement agents. trio consists of Gerry Cappuccio on and also chaired several book sales, Another $61 million is included woodwinds who has played with Lionel which are recognized throughout the for border security technology such Hampton, Benny Goodman and Sinatra state as a major benefit revenue pro- as unmanned aerial vehicles. The for 10 years. He has written many ducer that aids and abets the Westfield Homeland Security Department’s books. Roy Cumming on bass, cur- Memorial Library’s major projects. programs for port security and rail rently with an orchestra at Roberts Mrs. Senus’ volunteer work with security each would receive $150 Restaurant in New York City, and has the Lincoln School PTO, Cub Scouts and as a board member of the Westfield Historical Society Sets ‘Favorite Things’ Sale Adult School is in addition to other organizations she has been affiliated SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, dents to contribute items to the sale, with over the years. June 4, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood such as pictures, jewelry, special In keeping with the Senus history of Historical Society will hold its first books, a footstool or something else charitable work, Mrs. Senus’ late hus- fundraiser of the year, entitled “Some they think people may enjoy. band, Leo served as President of the of My Favorite Things.” Donations may be dropped off on Board of Education as well as Trea- It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the surer of the Westfield Foundation. p.m. at the Osborn Cannonball House Cannonball House. To arrange for This event is free and the public is Museum, located at 1840 Front Street someone to pick up donations, please invited. Please register at the circula- in Scotch Plains. Funds raised will call (908) 233-5816 and leave a mes- tion desk of the library at 550 E. Broad Westfield Victorian help maintain the circa 1760 museum. sage. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 23 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Legal Advertising Notice is hereby given that Ordinance NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF No. 05-08-S ORDINANCE 05-13-R AND SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PUBLIC HEARING seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- AND SUPPLEMENTING tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 6/14/2005 An ordinance was introduced by the CHAPTER 86, SALARIES and opened and read for: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Mayor and Council of the Borough of AND COMPENSATION, AND Fanwood on May 10, 2005. Copies of this Sign Structures Repair #1, Contract No: 098048073; Lawrence Township (Mer), SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 67, POLICE DE- ordinance can be obtained without cost in Edison Township (Mid), Woodbridge Township (Mid), Linden City (Uni) & 2005-2006 PARTMENT, OF THE CODE the Clerk’s Office, at Fanwood Borough Summit City (Uni); Mercer, Middlesex and Union Counties ANNUAL NOTICE OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOROUGH OF Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, 100% STATE (N.J.S.A. 10:4-8d) FANWOOD New Jersey between the hours of 8 a.m. was passed and adopted on the second DP NO: 05127 ALL MEETINGS HELD AT: and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Administration Building This ordinance will change the name of and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 17:27. Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Fanwood Place. held on May 10, 2005. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 This ordinance is scheduled for adop- Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder This Ordinance shall take effect imme- must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- tion on June 14, 2005, 7:30 P.M., Fanwood OPEN AGENDA MEETINGS - 7:30 P.M. diately after final passage and publication sure Form within seven (7) state business days from the project bid date.. Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, (8:00 P.M. Public Participation) as required by law. Fanwood, New Jersey. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Eleanor McGovern tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State Thursday, May 12, 2005 Thursday, December 8, 2005 Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk funded projects. Thursday, June 9, 2005 Thursday, January 12, 2006 Borough Clerk 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $18.87 Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et Thursday, September 8, 2005 Thursday, February 9, 2006 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $18.87 seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Thursday, October 6, 2005 Thursday, March 9, 2006 (Adopt Tent. Budget) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Thursday, May 11, 2006 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The Board will meet at 7:30 P.M. to recess into executive session, and will return to the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the public meeting at 8:00 P.M. at which time action may be taken. PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on REGULAR PUBLIC MEETINGS - 7:30 P.M. On April 25, 2005, the Planning Board of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. (8:00 P.M. Public Participation) the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee Resolution of Approval granting Pinnacle ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Tuesday, May 24, 2005 Thursday, November 17, 2005 Developers Corporation, Applicant, Minor held on May 5, 2005, the following deci- of $26.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st Thursday, June 30, 2005 Thursday, December 22, 2005 floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. Subdivision Approval to subdivide the prop- sions of the Board were memorialized: Thursday, July 28, 2005 Thursday, January 26, 2006 erty located at 2290 & 2300 Morse Av- Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by Granted a front-yard setback Variance Thursday, August 25, 2005 Thursday, February 23, 2006 enue, Block 7701, Lots 6 & 7 on the Tax telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. with conditions to Stephen and Marianne Thursday, September 22, 2005 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 (Public Hearing on Bud- Map of the Township of Scotch Plains into Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT Luongo for the addition of a front porch at get) three new lots for purposes of constructing OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the the premises located at 1636 King Street Thursday, October 20, 2005 Thursday, April 6, 2006 a new single-family home on each lot. The following locations: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 (Block 11501, Lot 11), Scotch Plains. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 property is owned by Armando D’errico & Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ The Board will meet at 7:30 P.M. to recess into executive session, and will return to the Todd Feinstein. Granted lot area, side-yard setback and 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 public meeting at 8:00 P.M. at which time action will be taken. A copy of the Resolution is available for combined side-yard setback Variances 3 T - 5/19/05, 5/26/05 and 6/2/05, The Leader Fee: $214.20 Public Inspection in the Office of the Plan- with conditions to Joseph DeRose for the Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - Annual Organization Meeting ning Board located at 430 Park Avenue, construction of a single-family dwelling at 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $58.14 Scotch Plains, New Jersey during normal the property located at 2400 Park Place business hours. (Block 7303, Lot 05), Scotch Plains. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE STEPHEN F. HEHL Linda M. Lies UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Attorney for Applicant Board Secretary NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 ORDINANCE NO. 613-2005 DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INTRO: May 12, 2005 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 and passed on the first reading at a REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen REVISED UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the12th day of May, 2005, and ORDINANCE NO. 612-2005 that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et INTRO: May 12, 2005 meeting of said Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 26th of May, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 6/14/2005 and passed on the first reading at a REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested and opened and read for: Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the12th day of May, 2005, and therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. MAINTENANCE SLAB JACKING PAVEMENT REPAIR STATEWIDE CONTRACT- that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public 2005, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES meeting of said Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County FEDERAL PROJECT NO: IM-BOOS (345) Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 26th of May, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the DP NO: 04449 said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects; bidders must be registered A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public Elizabeth, New Jersey. with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders contract execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as soon as possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the PREAMBLE Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Elizabeth, New Jersey. NANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LAWS, ORDINANCES, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders POLICIES AND RESOLUTION OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF NEW The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; AND U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the PREAMBLE SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- THEREIN” ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on NANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LAWS, ORDINANCES, THE COUNTY OF UNION ON AUGUST 19, 1993. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. POLICIES AND RESOLUTION OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF NEW AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF UNION 17:27. JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; AND COUNTY”, TO PROHIBIT ILLICIT CONNECTIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SEPA- Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED RATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS OPERATED BY THE COUNTY OF UNION. of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st THEREIN” ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. THE COUNTY OF UNION ON AUGUST 19, 1993. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF UNION Administrative Code of the County of Union is hereby amended to add the following telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. COUNTY”, TO PROHIBIT THE SPILLING, DUMPING, OR DISPOSAL OF sections: Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT MATERIALS OTHER THAN STORMWATER TO THE MUNICIPAL SEPARATE OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) AT COUNTY HIGHWAYS AND PROPERTY. CHAPTER 131- Streets and Sidewalks following locations: 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the ARTICLE III - Storm Sewers Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Administrative Code of the County of Union is hereby amended to add the following 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 sections: § 131-5. Purpose: 3 T - 5/19/05, 5/26/05 and 6/2/05, The Leader Fee: $208.08 CHAPTER 131- Streets and Sidewalks An ordinance to prohibit illicit connections to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the COUNTY OF UNION, so as to protect public health, safety and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICLE IV – Improper Disposal into Storm Sewers welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD § 131-6 Definitions: NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOND ORDINANCE § 131-10 Purpose 05-09-S AND PUBLIC HEARING For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their An ordinance to prohibit the spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this The Bond Ordinance published herewith, Ordinance 05-09-S, has been finally adopted stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) at county highways and ordinance clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the on May 10, 2005 by the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood and the 20 day property, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of the failure to comply. number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to § 131-11 Definitions plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory. Most of run from the date of the first publication of this statement. the definitions below are the same as or based on corresponding definitions in the New Eleanor McGovern For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2. Borough Clerk derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use for the purpose of this BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ordinance clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the a. Domestic sewage - waste and wastewater from humans or household opera- ORDINANCE 05-09-S context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural tions. BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the b. Illicit connection – any physical or non-physical connection that discharges 02-09-S FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory. domestic sewage, non-contact cooling water, process wastewater, or other THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON MAY 20, a. County highway – any highway or other thoroughfare operated by the COUNTY industrial waste (other than stormwater) to the municipal separate storm sewer 2002 OF UNION (including a maintenance facility or rest area for such a thoroughfare). system operated by the COUNTY OF UNION, unless that discharge is autho- rized under a NJPDES permit other than the Public Complex Stormwater BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF b. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)– a conveyance or system of General Permit (NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141879) or the Highway Agency FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch Municipal Stormwater General Permit (NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141887). members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is Non-physical connections may include, but are not limited to, leaks, flows, or Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, owned or operated by the COUNTY OF UNION or other public body, and is overflows into the municipal separate storm sewer system. in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater. an Appropriation of $1,192,350 for Various Capital Improvements for and by the c. Industrial waste - non-domestic waste, including, but not limited to, those Borough of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey and Authorizing the Issuance c. Stormwater – water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that pollutants regulated under Section 307(a), (b), or (c) of the Federal Clean Water of $752,750 Bond or Notes of the Borough for Financing Part of the Appropriation” runs off the land’s surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by Act (33 U.S.C. §1317(a), (b), or (c)). finally adopted on May 20, 2002 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment. d. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) – a conveyance or system of in its entirety. conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch Section 2. Section 3(a)2 of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: d. Person – any individual (including but not limited to a County employee, officer basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is Appropriation Estimated Period or agent), corporation company, partnership, firm, association or political subdi- owned or operated by the COUNTY OF UNION or other public body, and is and Estimated Maximum of vision of this State whose conduct on County property or highways is subject to designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater. Purpose Cost Amount of Usefulness ordinance by the County. e. NJPDES permit – a permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environ- Bonds or Notes e. County - COUNTY OF UNION mental Protection to implement the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination 2. (i) Sanitary sewer improvements at 285,500 271,250 40 f. County property – lands and buildings owned or controlled by the COUNTY OF System (NJPDES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A various locations, reconstruction of Byron UNION Lane drainage, and reconstruction of Saville f. Non-contact cooling water - water used to reduce temperature for the purpose Row drainage, including all work or materials § 131-12 Prohibited Conduct of cooling. Such waters do not come into direct contact with any raw material, necessary therefor or incidental thereto. All persons are prohibited from: intermediate product (other than heat) or finished product. Non-contact cooling water may however contain algaecides, or biocides to control fouling of equip- (ii) Improvements at Forest Road Park 29,000 27,550 15 a. Spilling, dumping, or disposing of materials other than stormwater to the ment such as heat exchangers, and/or corrosion inhibitors. Building, including all work or materials municipal separate storm sewer system located at county highways and prop- necessary therefor or incidental thereto. erty. g. Person – any individual (including but not limited to a COUNTY OF UNION officer, agent, professional staff member and other employee), corporation, Section 3. Section 6(b) of the Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting “23.23 years” b. Spilling, dumping, or disposing of materials other than stormwater in such a company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State, and substituting in lieu thereof “22.32 years”. manner as to cause the discharge of pollutants to the municipal separate storm whose conduct on County property is subject to ordinance by the COUNTY OF Section 4. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the sewer system located at county highways and property. UNION. provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended § 131-13 Exceptions to Prohibition h. Process wastewater - any water which, during manufacturing or processing, capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local a. Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources; comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. material, intermediate product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product. Section 5. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. b. Uncontaminated ground water (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement sump Process wastewater includes, but is not limited to, leachate and cooling water Section 6. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising ground waters); other than non-contact cooling water. publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. c. Air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and non-contact cooling water); i. Stormwater – water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that Introduction: April 12, 2005 d. Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering runoff); runs off the land’s surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by Adoption: May 10,2005 separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed Colleen Mahr, Mayor e. Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water reservoir discharges by snow removal equipment. 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $94.86 and diverted stream flows; j. County - COUNTY OF UNION f. Residential car washing water, and residential swimming pool discharges; PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE k. County property – lands and buildings owned or controlled by the COUNTY OF g. Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water; UNION. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION h. Flows from fire fighting activities; BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT l. County highway - any highway or thoroughfare operated by the COUNTY OF i. Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water: UNION (including a maintenance facility or rest area for such a thoroughfare). SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- 1. Equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials immedi- § 131-7 Prohibited Conduct: tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 5/26/2005 ately following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior to rinsing with No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged, through an illicit connection to and opened and read for: clean water, all residual salt and de-icing materials must be removed from the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the COUNTY OF UNION, any equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent practicable using dry MAINTENANCE ROADWAY REPAIR CONTRACT NO: 152, domestic sewage, non-contact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping). Recovered materials NORTH-2004; ROUTE 27, ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES waste (other than stormwater). are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly discarded. Rinsing of 100% STATE equipment in the above situations is limited to exterior, undercarriage, and § 131-8 Enforcement DP NO: 05415 exposed parts and does not apply to engines or other enclosed machinery. For the purposes of this ordinance, the employees of the following COUNTY OF Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. § 131-14 Violations: UNION Divisions and Bureaus shall be designated as enforcement officers: 17:27. Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, all bidders must provide a. Any County officer, staff member, employee, or agent who is found to be a. Division of Police a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclosure Form in violation of this ordinance in addition to the penalties set forth below may b. Bureau of Inspections within seven (7) state business days from the project bid date.. be subject to dismissal, removal, reduction of salary, suspension, demo- c. Bureau of Environmental Enforcement Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- tion, or other disciplinary action in accordance with applicable New Jersey § 131-9 Violations: tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State statutes and relevant contracts or agreements. funded projects. a. Any County officer, staff member, employee, or agent who is found to be in b. Any person who has entered into a contract or agreement with the County Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et violation of this ordinance in addition to the penalties set forth below may be to provide equipment, materials, supplies, or services on County property, seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, subject to dismissal, removal, reduction of salary, suspension, demotion, or other and who is found to be in violation of this ordinance, shall in addition to any Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. disciplinary action in accordance with applicable New Jersey statutes and sanctions set forth below shall also be subject to sanctions in accordance The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 relevant contracts or agreements. with the contract or agreement. U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the b. Any person who has entered into a contract or agreement with the County to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to c. Any other person or entity who violates this ordinance shall upon convic- provide equipment, materials, supplies, or services on County property, and who submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on tion thereof, be liable to fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 for is found to be in violation of this ordinance, shall in addition to any sanctions set the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. each violation. Each day that a violation continues beyond a given forth below shall also be subject to sanctions in accordance with the contract or Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee deadline shall constitute a separate and distinct offense and additional agreement. of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st penalties may be imposed, including 90 days imprisonment or 90 days floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. community service, or both fines and penalties, at the discretion of any c. Any other person or entity who violates this ordinance shall upon conviction Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by municipal or Superior Court Judge. thereof, be liable to fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 for each telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. violation. Each day that a violation continues beyond a given deadline shall d. Any person who continues to be in violation of this ordinance, after being Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT constitute a separate and distinct offense and additional penalties may be duly notified, is subject to ejection from County property and if the person OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the imposed, including 90 days imprisonment or 90 days community service, or both refuses to leave after being asked to leave, to prosecution for criminal following locations: fines and penalties, at the discretion of any municipal or Superior Court Judge. trespass under N.J.S. §2C:18-3. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 d. Any person who violates this ordinance may also be subject to prosecution under Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ e. Any person who violates this ordinance may also be subject to prosecu- applicable Federal or New Jersey statutes. 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 tion under applicable Federal or New Jersey statutes. 1 T - 5/19/05, The Leader Fee: $231.54 3 T - 5/5/05, 5/12/05 and 5/19/05, The Leader Fee: $198.90 1 T - 5/19/05, The Leader Fee: $224.40 Page 24 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Clerk Announces Additional Letters to the Editor South Avenue Parking Lot Considered Past President of the Technological Innovations SPBPA Vows to Stay UNION COUNTY — The Union cational seminar for interested mort- online information for complete cop- The “Forgotten Child” by Resident Involved In Assoc. County Clerk’s Office announced that gage companies, title searchers, banks ies of official documents. Registered My husband and I have lived in Last year, all we read about or heard Westfield for twenty years and have seen At our board meeting on April 6, Lisa it is revolutionizing its services by and other businesses on June 10. In- searchers are able to view and order about was the South Avenue parking deck Mohn was elected as the new president of becoming one of the first offices in terested persons can call the clerk’s certified or plain copies of entire docu- the changes happening from year to year, and how the town would benefit from this some good — some bad. People move to the Scotch Plains Business and Profes- New Jersey and the New York metro- office at (908) 527-4787 for more ments. project. Well, since this project was voted sional Association (SPBPA). Ray Par- politan area to accept electronic real information or to register. For a fee of $600 per year, search- Westfield for its schools, family orienta- down, how about doing something to tion and its beauty. At one time the Town don, the president for the first seven years estate documents for official record- Since March 2004, title searchers, ers can receive a subscription that make the parking lot more attractive to of our organization, was chosen as the of Westfield hired a committee to beau- people who live in or visit Westfield and ing. other businesses and residents have grants full and unlimited access for tify the town. new vice president. Lisa and Ray will also use the train daily. take over their positions immediately. “This is a step that will save the been able to use credit cards to pur- up to five users. Additional blocks of At some point, I did notice some After all, the town raised the cost of the county tens of thousands of dollars chase copies of deeds, mortgages and users are also available. Subscription changes where planters were installed I would like to take this opportunity to parking fees with anticipation of the deck congratulate Lisa and Ray on their new over the next year alone,” Union other real estate documents through instructions are available at http:// and trees planted in the town. I also no- and never lowered them (as promised). ticed that the parking lots on North and positions. Lisa has been involved in every County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said. the Internet under a first-in-the-state clerk.ucnj.org. Maybe the town can put some money into event and every aspect of the association “With this technology, we can virtu- initiative developed by the Union By state law, fees are charged for Central Avenues, adjacent to the train landscaping the parking lot by planting tracks have had flowers and bushes planted since its inception. Without her involve- ally eliminate paper from the record- County Clerk’s Office. Full copies of certified and plain copies. The sub- trees, placing some benches so passen- ment it is unlikely that our organization ing process, saving both taxpayers millions of land records dating from scription option makes the process of there in the past. What ever happened to gers waiting for someone to pick them up the South Avenue parking lot? would have had its great successes of the and customers significant amounts of January 1991 to the present are avail- obtaining copies convenient and effi- would have a place to sit, and even a clock past 10 years. Ray’s leadership was in- money, labor and time.” able online at http://clerk.ucnj.org. cient for professional searchers. “It Book Sale Chairs Thank would be nice some place near the main strumental in the creation of the SPBPA According to the release, elec- Indexes of real estate documents also provides revenue that reduces entrance (like the one Cranford has in a more than 10 years ago. little park-like setting near its train sta- As president, he has made the SPBPA tronic document recording will en- dating from 1977 are also available the tax burden on County residents,” Community for Support tion). able the clerk’s office to greatly ex- on the website. In 2002, the Union Ms. Rajoppi said. a vital presence in our town. I am sure The Friends of the Westfield Memorial I remember years ago when there was they will help the SPBPA grow and be an pedite the process of securely and County Clerk’s Office created the Paper copies of all land transac- Library would like to thank all the people some planting, but now the only things important part of the entire Scotch Plains officially recording real estate docu- third such property search site in New tions from 1857 to the present remain who supported our annual book sale by you see are dead bushes, trees and weeds. community. ments. Participating mortgage com- Jersey. available at the County Clerk’s Record donating and purchasing books. We are It is not very appealing for people who are I have enjoyed my term as president panies, title searchers, banks and The clerk’s website was also the Room in the Union County Court- most grateful to all of you who labored getting off the train from a day’s work to over the past three plus years. I have met other businesses can subscribe with first in New Jersey to allow members house. The office can be reached at before, during and after the event. see all the dead vegetation. It seems that many wonderful people and made many Once again, the sale was a huge suc- the only place the town of Westfield is great friends in all my years as president Ingeo Systems, Inc. for a nominal of the public to create orders from (908) 527-4787. cess and the profits will be donated to the fee per contract. really interested in improving is the cen- and board member. I have loved being library. This sale helps provide the “ex- ter of town where most of the shops are involved in all of the SPBPA events over The software cost the clerk’s office tras” that make our library so special. located. If the South Avenue parking lot $50,000 – an amount the office be- the past 10 years, particularly the Family Judy Gold to Headline Show With last year’s proceeds, we provided were to be fixed up, maybe it would send Festival in 2003, which drew, by far, the lieves will be recouped within a mat- money for the sound system for the Meet- a welcoming message to people. They greatest crowd of any event our town has ter of weeks. ing Room, prizes for the Children’s Sum- would use the parking lot more and the ever had. “This system reduces the process- Benefiting Area Synagogue mer Reading Program, materials for the stores as well. How about the shops on I have no intention of fading into the ing time to less than 24 hours,” Ms. adult and children’s collection, compact South Avenue, don’t they count? sunset. I am staying on the Board of Rajoppi said. “Under the old, paper- COUNTY – Comedienne Judy gram will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will discs and tapes and a computer and printer Springtime in Westfield is one of the Directors as the head of the Scholarship intensive way of doing things, re- Gold will headline a major benefit for open at 6:30 p.m. for the reference department. most beautiful times of the year, with Committee. I will be helping out with our cording could take from 48 hours to Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah of Clark Ms. Gold is the host of HBO’s “At Carolyn Pulliam, Allen Solomon and flowers and trees blooming, and yet by events and certainly plan on returning as the Multiplex with Judy Gold” and Mike Goobie; Sale Chairs, Westfield looking at the South Avenue parking lot Santa at our Holiday Celebration in De- several weeks.” on Sunday, June 5, at Arthur L. you could have fooled me. Maybe some- Ms. Rajoppi added, “We are very Johnson High School, 365 Westfield also has appeared on Comedy Cen- Library cember. I look forward to working with one will wake up and smell the flowers if Lisa and Ray to help make the SPBPA a pleased to initiate this new document Avenue in Clark. tral and various network television they could find them at the South Avenue shows. She is a two-time Emmy great organization and an asset to the processing solution. This truly is the Ms. Gold received her Jewish edu- Pvt. Maria Completes parking lot. This part of town needs rec- community. cutting edge for processing land cation and became a Bat Mitzvah at Award winner for writing and pro- ognition just like any other place in our Once again, I congratulate Lisa and records and will be used across the the synagogue, and her family con- ducing “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.” Army Basic Training unique town. Let’s make the parking lot a Ray and I thank everyone for their sup- The Amazing Kreskin has appeared rose garden, not a weed garden. nation by counties and major tinues to worship there. Joining her AREA – Army Pvt. Catia Maria has port and friendship during my term as submitters in the near future.” for “A Night of Stars” will be mental- on CNN, ABC and Fox News, as well Jeanette Pelikan President of the SPBPA. graduated from basic combat training Westfield The clerk’s office will host an edu- ist The Amazing Kreskin. The pro- as dozens of television and radio Steve Goldberg shows. at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Scotch Plains PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE General admission tickets are $25 Sgt. Burd Trains SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Ms. Maria studied the Army mission, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS each. A special $500 Patrons package CHANCERY DIVISION history, tradition and core values, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT also is available, which includes two In Desert Warfare UNION COUNTY reserved seat tickets to the show, a physical fitness, and received instruc- AREA – Army National Guard DOCKET NO. F-7397-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on tion and practice in basic combat Recent Home FILE NO. XWZ V 66418 JUNE 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Munici- dessert reception with the stars, and a Sgt. Timothy Burd, a member of the pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch skills, military weapons, chemical Sales (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: full-page ad in the commemorative 48th Brigade Combat Team, recently Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains warfare and bayonet training, drill RUTH BAILEY, INDIVIDU- journal. A Sponsors package, which participated in one of the most realis- Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a ALLY AND AS and ceremony, marching, rifle marks- public hearing to consider the following includes two reserved seat tickets and tic scenarios offered by the U.S. Army COADMINISTRATOR OF THE manship, armed and unarmed com- appeal(s): the dessert reception with the stars, is at the National Training Center WESTFIELD: ESTATE OF JASPER W. bat, map reading, field tactics, mili- FURHMAN A\K\A JASPER Robert and Sally Rowland (Contin- $180. (NTC), Fort Irwin, Calif. Craig S. and Christina M. Kenney For tickets and more information tary courtesy, military justice system, A 1982 graduate of Cranford High to Walter and Marsha Bukowski, 203 WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR. ued) for a Variance in order to permit the basic first aid, foot marches, and field FRANCES BONNOR, INDI- construction of a rear addition at the prop- about the benefit, please call the syna- School, the Georgia National Guard Sinclair Place, $740,000. VIDUALLY AND AS erty located at 14 Johnson Street (Block gogue at (732) 381-8403. training exercises. soldier is a member of the 1st Battal- Andrew and Tracy Newman to COADMINISTRATOR OF THE 4401, Lot 19), Scotch Plains, contrary to She is the daughter of Gilberto ESTATE OF JASPER W. the following section of the Zoning Ordi- ion, 121st Infantry Regiment with units Frances R. Comstock, 644 Coleman PUBLIC NOTICE Maria of Sandford Ave., North based in Lawrenceville and Winder. Place, $698,000. FURHMAN A\K\A JASPER nance: Plainfield. WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT The NTC, located in southern Cali- Philip T. and Marguerite Newson ROBIN FURHMAN, umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Pvt. Maria is a 2001 graduate of fornia in the Mojave Desert, is the to Fellowship Partners, LLC, 251 COADMINISTRATOR OF THE back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Watchung Hills Regional High premier combat training center for Sylvania Place, $765,000. ESTATE OF JASPER W. approximately twenty-four (24) feet [by RESOLUTION 05-05-96 School, Warren. FURHMAN A\K\A JASPER plan]. desert warfare. Its rugged terrain and Wayne Conte and Christy Avent WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR., CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates; Cumberland Farms, Inc. (Continued), environment provide a realistic and Conte to Michael G. Kane and Nancy AND EACH OF THEIR HEIRS, Eleven Tindall Road; Middletown, New PUBLIC NOTICE a non-conforming use in the R-2 residen- grueling test for troops of the 48th Rowe-Kane, 649 Lenox Avenue, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL Jersey 07748-2792 tial zone, for a Use Variance and Site Plan BOROUGH OF FANWOOD REPRESENTATIVES, AND NATURE OF SERVICE: Planning Ser- Brigade Combat Team in preparation $870,000. Approval in conjunction with proposed RECREATION COMMISSION HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF vices/Transfer Development Rights Phase for deployments to Iraq. Soldiers Stephen J. Minarik to Andrew and improvements to the existing service sta- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN II The Fanwood Recreation Commission tion, including the installation of a canopy, honed their warfighting skills through Melissa D. Mohan, 259 Hazel Av- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST DURATION: For a period ending no scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at force-on-force simulated combat sce- enue, $510,000. at the property located at 2660 Route 22 later than December 31, 2005. 7:30 P.M., LaGrande Park Recreation YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND @ Mountain Avenue (Block 5503, Lot AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $60,000.00 Building, Second Street and LaGrande narios in the tactical environment. Robert E. and Patricia A. Swadosh REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, 1), Scotch Plains, contrary to the following A Copy of the Resolution and Contract Avenue, will hold a discussion on the im- The 48th Brigade Combat Team, to Roger E. and Jennifer A. Heflin, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., section of the Zoning Ordinance: relating to the services are on file and provements proposed for LaGrande Park plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 Section 23-6.1(3) whereby “no non-con- headquartered in Macon, Ga., is com- Jr., 657 Fairmont Avenue, $750,000. available for public inspection in the office this year. Joseph Pryor, Borough Engi- prised of 31 units in Georgia and six David L. and Melanie A. Powell to Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, forming use may be expanded.” of the Borough Clerk. neer, will attend for questions or concerns. New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- Barbara E. Giambalvo for a Variance Eleanor McGovern The public is invited to attend. units from other states with a com- Todd Doughty and Randy Losapio, ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the to permit the construction of an addition to Borough Clerk Official action may be taken. bined total strength of more than 4,000 915 Grandview Avenue, $427,500. Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- the side and rear of the premises owned 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $18.36 Eleanor McGovern sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in soldiers. Edward and Bridget Kerr, Sr. to by Lela and Joel Redmount located at 3 Borough Clerk which MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- Sgt. Burd, an infantry squad leader Francis A. Preite and Virginia Sordi- Kevin Road (Block 15303, Lot 26), Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $14.28 ISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. is plaintiff, Plains, contrary to the following section of with nine years of military service, is Preite, 1233 Boynton Avenue, and RUTH BAILEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE the Zoning Ordinance: the son of Dorothy Burd of Holly St., $925,000. AS COADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- NOTICE TO BIDDERS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TATE OF JASPER W. FURHMAN A\K\A Cranford, and brother of Christopher Randolph and Rosalie Pisane to umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- NOTICE OF JASPER WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR., et al., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Burd of Halsted Ave., Elizabeth. Garith and Lisa J. Connor, 4 Starlite back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: PENDING BOND ORDINANCE are defendants, pending in the Superior bids will be received by the Borough of approximately twenty-four (24) feet [by Court, $710,000. Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Fanwood (“Fanwood”) for the CON- The bond ordinance, the summary terms PUBLIC NOTICE plan]. Raul Menares and Laura Brown to Union County, and bearing Docket F-7397- STRUCTION OF LAGRANDE PARK of which are included herein, was intro- 05 within thirty-five (35) days after May 19, Anthony and Maria Sartor for two (2) TENNIS COURTS, and all work incidental duced and passed upon first reading at a BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Xuhong Li and Hong Wen, 22 Moss 2005 exclusive of such date. If you fail to Variances in order to permit the construc- thereto, and such bids shall be received, meeting of the governing body of the Bor- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Avenue, $576,000. do so, judgment by default may be ren- tion of a two-story addition at the premises opened and read in public at the Borough ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, No. 05-11-R dered against you for the relief demanded located at 27 Allenby Lane (Block 14901, Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, State of New Jersey, on May 10, 2005. It AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- PUBLIC NOTICE in the Complaint and Amendment To Fore- Lot 25), Scotch Plains, contrary to the New Jersey, on FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 will be further considered for final pas- LISHING A CONSERVATION closure Complaint. You shall file your following sections of the Ordinance: AT 11:00 AM, Local prevailing time. After sage, after public hearing thereon, at a EASEMENT FOR REAL BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Answer and proof of service in duplicate Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- the proposals have been opened, they will meeting of the governing body to be held PROPERTY IN THE BOR- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- be reviewed and examined by Fanwood at the Municipal Building, at 75 N. Martine OUGH OF FANWOOD DES- No. 05-10-R Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: or its representatives, the results will be Avenue, in the Borough of Fanwood, on IGNATED AS LOTS 23 AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, to- approximately fifteen (15) feet [by plan]; made public, but until the actual award June 14, 2005 at 7:30 o’clock PM. During 25, IN BLOCK 78 THE CODE OF THE BOR- gether with your check in the sum of and and execution of a contract, Fanwood the week prior to and up to and including was passed and adopted on the second OUGH OF FANWOOD TO IN- $135.00 representing the filing fee in ac- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- reserves its right to reject all proposals. the date of such meeting copies of the full and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor CREASE THE MAXIMUM cordance with the rules of civil practice umn 9 whereby minimum total of both Complete sets of the bid documents for ordinance will be available at no cost and and Council of the Borough of Fanwood AMOUNT OF FINES FOR and procedure. side-yard setbacks required is sixty-five the proposed work are on file in the Office during regular business hours, at the held on May 10, 2005. CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF This action has been instituted for the (65) feet; proposed: forty-five (45) feet. of the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’s Mu- Clerk’s office for the members of the gen- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- BOROUGH ORDINANCES purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage nicipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, eral public who shall request the same. Stephen Sheppard for a Variance to diately after final passage and publication FROM $1,000 TO $1,200 dated 10/17/2001 made by Jasper Fanwood, New Jersey, and may be exam- The summary of the terms of such bond permit the construction of an addition to as required by law. was passed and adopted on the second Furhman An Unmarried Man, Known of ined Monday through Friday between the ordinance follows: the side of the premises located at 1720 Eleanor McGovern and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Record as Jasper William Furhman, Jr. as hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., except Rahway Road (Block 16001, Lot 40), TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Borough Clerk and Council of the Borough of Fanwood mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Reg- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Cop- Scotch Plains, contrary to the following PROVIDING AN APPROPRIA- 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $18.36 held on May 10, 2005. istration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ies may be obtained by prospective bid- section of the Zoning Ordinance: TION OF $1,505,068 FOR This Ordinance shall take effect imme- Access National Mortgage Corporation ders upon application to the Borough Clerk Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- VARIOUS CAPITAL IM- PUBLIC NOTICE diately after final passage and publication recorded on 12/19/2001 in Book 8770 of on MAY 19, 2005 AND PAYMENT OF A umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- PROVEMENTS FOR AND BY as required by law. Mortgages for Union County, Page 0077 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $35.00. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: THE BOROUGH OF Eleanor McGovern which Mortgage was assigned on to the Bids must be submitted by the date and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT twenty-six (26) feet [by plan]. FANWOOD IN THE COUNTY Borough Clerk plaintiff, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC time provided above; on the standard pro- OF UNION, NEW JERSEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $18.87 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. by As- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Base- posal forms provided, in the manner des- AND, AUTHORIZING THE IS- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005 at 7:30 signment Of Mortgage recorded on in ball Association for a Use Variance, two ignated in the bid documents and required SUANCE OF $1,002,314 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 430 Park PUBLIC NOTICE Book of Assignments Of Mortgages for (2) bulk Variances and a waiver of Site by the specifications; must be enclosed in BONDS OR NOTES OF THE Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Union County, Page ; and (2) to recover Plan approval in order to permit the con- a sealed envelope bearing the name and BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH FOR FINANCING Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjust- possession of, and concerns premises struction of a second-story addition and address of the bidder, addressed to the NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF PART OF THE APPROPRIA- ment will hold a Special Meeting to con- commonly known as 569 Peirson Street, renovations to the existing concession Borough Clerk of Fanwood, with the words ORDINANCE 05-14-R AND TION sider the following appeal: Westfield, NJ 07090. stand building located at 2081 Valley Av- “Proposal for LAGRANDE PARK TEN- PUBLIC HEARING Mark Lustbader a/k/a Hub Realty, LLC, If you are unable to obtain an attorney, enue @ Westfield Road [a/k/a Booth NIS COURTS” placed on the outside of Purpose(s): Various Road Improve- An ordinance was introduced by the for a Variance to permit the construction of you may communicate with the New Jer- Field] (Block 2801, Lot 4), Scotch Plains, the envelope in the lower left-hand corner; ments including Pleasant Avenue, Russell Mayor and Council of the Borough of a single-family residence at the property sey Bar Association by calling 609-394- contrary to the following sections of the and must be accompanied by either a Road and Watson Avenue, Slurry Seal Fanwood on May 10, 2005. Copies of this located at 1300 Cooper Road (Block 1101. You may also contact the Lawyer Zoning Ordinance: certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond Various Streets, Curb Replacement at ordinance can be obtained without cost in 14702, Lot 1), Scotch Plains, contrary to Referral Service of the County of venue by Section 23-3.8 prohibits privately-owned drawn to the order of Fanwood for not less Various Locations, Trenton Avenue Side- the Clerk’s Office, at Fanwood Borough the following section of the Zoning Ordi- calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford ball fields and secondary buildings associ- than ten (10%) percent of the amount of walks, Bikeway Network, Joint Storage Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, nance: an attorney, you may communicate with ated with ball fields; the bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thou- Garage and Sheelen’s Crossing Pedes- New Jersey between the hours of 8 a.m. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- the Legal Services office of the County of Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Col- sand ($20,000) Dollars except as other- trian Bridge, Sanitary Sewer Improve- and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. umn 3 whereby minimum lot size required venue by calling 908-354-4340. umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- wise provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. ments-Byron Lane, Various Recreation This ordinance will amend the Borough is 40,000 square feet; existing and pro- RUTH BAILEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: All spaces on the forms to be completed Improvements including LaGrande Park Code to add or increase various fees and posed: 33,405 square feet. AS COADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES- approximately six (6) feet; and by the bidder must be completed. If a Field Tennis Courts and Forest Road Field fines for returned check, liquor license TATE OF JASPER W. FURHMAN A\K\A Section 23-2.2 whereby no structure space or the answer to a question is not Renovations, Downtown Redevelopment All interested persons may be present renewal fees, kennel license fees, zoning JASPER WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR., shall be built within 50 feet of a stream bed applicable, the bidder must indicate such including North Side Train Station and and be heard. approval fees; permit parking fees, park- FRANCES BONNOR, INDIVIDUALLY which carries water on an average of six with the notation “Not Applicable”. Renovations to Community House, Vari- The file pertaining to this application is in ing fines, towing license fees. AND AS COADMINISTRATOR OF THE months of the year and on land which is Fanwood reserves the right to reject any ous Improvements to Municipal Property, the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- This ordinance is scheduled for adop- ESTATE OF JASPER W. FURHMAN subject to periodic overflow of a stream; bid for failure to provide any information including Overhead Door Replacement, ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch tion on June 14, 2005, 7:30 P.M., Fanwood A\K\A JASPER WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR. existing and proposed: approximately eight requested or to indicate “Not Applicable”. Dark Room Renovation, Copier, Printer, Plains, and is available for public inspec- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, and ROBIN FURHMAN, (8) feet from an existing ditch containing No bid may be withdrawn after sixty (60) Computers, Recording Equipment, Radio tion during regular office hours. Fanwood, New Jersey. COADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE water. days of the date specified for the opening Pagers/Station, Mobile Vision Recording Linda M. Lies Eleanor McGovern OF JASPER W. FURHMAN A\K\A JAS- of bids except as provided for in N.J.S.A. Systems, UST Program, Public Works Ronald and Dorothy Lusk for a Vari- Board Secretary Borough Clerk PER WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR. the heirs, 40A:11-24. Bidders are required to com- Garage Renovation, Salt Bins, Municipal ance in order to permit the construction of 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $27.03 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $22.44 devisees, and personal representatives of ply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5- Parking Lot Renovation. an addition to the side of the premises Estate of Jasper William Furhman, Jr., 31 et seq. (L. 1975, c. 127). Appropriation: 767,590 located at 1700 Mohawk Lane (Block PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and his, her, their or any of their succes- The right is reserved by Fanwood to Bonds/Notes Authorized: 729,090 11905, Lot 40), Scotch Plains, contrary to sors in right, title and interest, are hereby reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the Grants (if any) Appropriated: $180,000 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION the following section of the Zoning Ordi- made party defendants to this foreclosure interest of Fanwood to do so, to waive any expected to be received from the New NOTICE OF MEETINGS nance: action as a precaution that Estate of informalities in the bids received and to Jersey Department of Transportation, (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- Jasper William Furhman, Jr., the record accept the lowest responsible bid. $10,000 expected to be received from the *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- owner of the mortgaged premises being Any prospective bidder who wishes to New Jersey Department of Environmental back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: TYPE OF MEETING: Student Recognition foreclosed herein may be deceased in challenge a bid specification or any aspect Protection, $120,000 expected to be re- approximately twenty-seven (27) feet [by which case you would have an ownership of the bidding process shall file such chal- ceived from the New Jersey Department DATE OF MEETING: June 13, 2005 plan]. interest in the mortgaged premises and for lenges in writing with the Borough Clerk of of Treasury and $50,000 expected to be LOCATION: Evergreen School MultiPurpose Room any lien, claim or interest you may have in, All interested persons may be present the Borough of Fanwood no less than received from the County of Union, and Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street to or against the mortgaged premises. and be heard. three business days prior to date specified $90,000 expected to be received from Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk The file pertaining to this application is in in this notice for the opening of the bids. United States Housing and Urban Devel- Superior Court of New Jersey the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Challenges filed after that time shall be opment. TIME: 7:00 p.m. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch considered void and having no impact on Section 20 Costs: $300,000 PURPOSE OF MEETING: A meeting has been scheduled to recognize Attorneys At Law Plains, and is available for public inspec- Fanwood or the award of a contract. Useful Life: 17.96 Years district students who have received honors and/ 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 tion during regular office hours. Eleanor McGovern This Notice is published pursuant to or awards. P.O. Box 1024 Linda M. Lies Borough Clerk N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Board Secretary Borough of Fanwood Eleanor McGovern, Clerk ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. 1 T - 5/19/05, The Leader Fee: $99.96 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $99.45 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $66.81 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $65.79 1 T - 5/19/05, The Times Fee: $32.64 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 19, 2005 Page 25 LOCAL STARS Juxtapose Sets Signing, Raffle With Miniaturist Ingrid Hunt WESTFIELD – Miniaturist painter and Canadian resident Ingrid Hunt will Six Best-Selling Authors visit Juxtapose Gallery, located at 58 Elm Street in Westfield, on Friday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Attended JLEP Luncheon May 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of an exclusive tour, which will wrap up at the By MARYLOU MORANO Prosecution Unit of the New York County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times White House. District Attorney’s office, Ms. Fairstein, the As a gift to the town, explained Juxta- SUMMIT — Six best-selling authors author of “Final Jeopardy Entombed,” pose Proprietor Gerri Gildea, Ms. Hunt lunched with 300 members of the commu- among other books, began writing full time will present a painting of one of nity at the Summit Grand Hotel on April in 2002. Her writing has been translated Mindowaskin Park’s signature bridges in a 22 for the Sixth Annual Literary Luncheon into a dozen languages and a television spring setting with the gazebo in the back- sponsored by The Junior League of Eliza- production of her work has been nomi- ground. beth-Plainfield (JLEP). nated for an Emmy Award. Visitors to Juxtapose on May 20 and 21 Authors Adriana Trigiani, Frank Delaney, Mr. Katz is the author of six novels and will have the opportunity to participate in Ingrid Hunt’s latest miniature painting, Linda Fairstein, Jon Katz and Margie seven nonfiction books. A frequent con- a special raffle to win the framed one-of-a- Ingrid Hunt’s latest miniature painting, Palatini participated in the benefit, which tributor to The New York Times, Rolling which will be raffled off at Juxtapose kind painting. Gallery from May 20 to 21.Who will be raised funds to aid the JLEP’s efforts to help Stone and The Wall Street Journal, his latest In addition, Ms. Hunt will autograph families in crisis. book, “Katz on Dogs: A Common-Sense the lucky winner of this exclusive beauty? TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS…The cast of The Fall of Rain, a musical written and and date paintings during her visit. “It’s slightly ironic that we have become Guide to Choosing, Training and Living The artist has also painted miniature NBC’s “Tonight Show.” She will also be in arranged by Westfield High School student Jeff Hogan, takes a break to pose for the known for the Literary Luncheon, since With Dogs,” is due out in October. camera. Performances will be held at Roosevelt Intermediate School today, Thurs- versions of Arcanum Hall and The Presby- Ottawa, Canada with a special presenta- day, May 19, at 4 p.m. and on Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. terian Church in Westfield. tion to the Prime Minister of Canada. Ms. Hunt recently completed the first Visitors will also have the opportunity to leg of a North American tour that included view the only two large-scale paintings Ms. Local Native, Actress Hosted 64 shows and exhibitions throughout Hunt has painted since she entered the Canada and the United States. She will world of miniature painting in 1990. continue the second leg of her North Ameri- For more information on Ms. Hunt’s Kean Univ. Commencement can tour with 55 guest appearances, which presentation at Juxtapose Gallery, please WESTFIELD – Elizabeth native and pilot, “Three,” starring James Van Der include a trip to the White House, and call Mrs. Gildea at (908) 232-3278. actress Marisa Petroro, whose family cur- Beek and Zachary Levi. She will also be rently resides in Westfield, hosted featured in an upcoming epi- Kean University’s first-ever video sode of “Reno 911” as Tammy, Multi-Artists Will ‘See Red’ programs, documenting both the Hooters waitress on Com- the graduate and undergradu- edy Central. She also has a ate commencement ceremonies, movie, “Sex, Politics and Cock- At May 22 WAA Presentation held last week. tails” premiering soon. A graduate of Roselle Catho- Ms. Petroro has appeared in WESTFIELD – On Sunday, May own stations at the same time, whether lic High School and Kean films with Christina Ricci, John 22, the Westfield Art Association (WAA) it’s a conglomeration of red hues, red University, Ms. Petroro spent Stamos, Corey Feldman, and will present artists Linda Kolar, John objects or the venting of anger shown in a year receiving treatment for on television in “The Pretender” Less, Roy Steinberg and Audrey Wreszin a painting. Rhabdomyosarcoma, a fast- and “The Young and the Rest- Members and visitors will be encour- growing, highly malignant tu- Photo Courtesy of marisapetror.com less.” She also co-starred with aged to watch the artists work and ask mor which accounts for over Marisa Petroro Rick Schroder in a CMT and them questions. half of the soft tissue sarcomas in children. ACM-nominated country music video by duo All WAA members and prize-win- She has been in remission for over 10 years. Brad Paisely and Allison Krause (“Whiskey Photo Courtesy of Susan Buchner of the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield ning artists, Ms. Kolar and Mr. Less In addition to acting and modeling, she is Lullaby”) and with director David Lynch. She LEAGUE LADIES FOR LITERATURE...Kathleen O’Neill Lynch, President of the paint in oils, while Mr. Steinberg uses the spokesperson for the Sarcoma Foundation was also featured in Stuff and Maxim magazine Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield, poses with author and Mistress of Cermonies abstract expressionist and representa- of America, raising the awareness of Rhab- pictorials. Adriana Trigiani and Kate Fleschler, Chairperson of the Literary Luncheon. tional forms to create his form of artistic domyosarcoma, and sarcoma in general. Fluent in Italian, Ms. Petroro was named expression. He works primarily in acryl- While visiting her alma mater, Ms. “Miss Italia USA” in 1996 and placed in the most of us lead such busy lives that we rarely Ms. Palatini, a children’s book author, ics and oils. Ms. Wreszin, who has dem- Petroro also hosted “Kean Through the Top Five for the title of “Miss Italia World break for lunch,” commented Kathleen has written over nine picture books, and onstrated her watercolor techniques at a Seasons,” a new recruiting program for the 1996.” At 20, she produced and directed O’Neil Lynch, Junior League President for has illustrated countless others. A native of previous Multi-Artists program, will be university. her own children’s pageant, “Little Miss 2004-2005. Edison, she enchanted the audience with “Seeing Red” with collage during this She is set to co-star in the new sitcom New Jersey State.” “Junior League members are women an animated reading of her book, “The year’s program. who make time to build better communi- Web Files.” “The Red Boat,” pastel on paper, 1998, The meeting is free and open to the ties, and we use proceeds from this eagerly For over 80 years, the JLEP has worked by Audrey Wreszin. public. The room is wheelchair acces- Fanwood Resident Publishes anticipated event to fund our efforts — to improve the Greater Union County as they offer their versions of “Seeing sible. both our hands-on work and our grants — community by action and leadership of Red” from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Community For more information, please call Pro- to help families in crisis,” she continued. trained volunteers. Currently, the organi- Room of the Westfield Municipal Build- gram Chairperson S. Allyn Schaeffer at Latest Edition of EXIT 13 Ms. Trigiani, who also served as Mistress zation is focused on women’s self-suffi- ing at 425 East Broad Street, in Westfield. (908) 322-2394, or Co-Chairperson of Ceremonies, is an award-winning play- ciency and early childhood development. All four artists will be painting at their Tobia Meyers at (908) 687-2945. FANWOOD – The latest edition of Palka of Flemington, Jeff Grimshaw of Milford, wright, television writer and documentary This year, events like the Literary Lun- EXIT 13 magazine, an annual publication Stephen Power of Maplewood, D.E. Steward filmmaker. She is the author of the “Big cheon will allow the JLEP to award $15,000 published and edited by Fanwood resident of Princeton, Nancy Scott of Lawrenceville, Stone Gap” trilogy. in grants, which will fund such projects as a Symphony Orchestra Offers Tom Plante, is now available by mail order Dorothy Ryan of Long Valley, Ruth Rouff of Mr. Delaney, the author of “Ireland: A video library for a non-profit organization, and at local libraries. Collingswood, Anna Evans of Hainesport, Novel.” was born in Tipperary, Ireland. and an upgraded kitchen and bath in a The 12th issue of this journal of contem- and Terence McGuire of Sewell. After a career in broadcasting in the United transitional housing for homeless families. Verdi’s Otello This Weekend Kingdom, the author now enjoys living in For more information on the JLEP, please porary poetry includes the work of 53 poets, According to Mr. Plante, EXIT 13 show- WESTFIELD including 18 New Jersey writers. Local poets cases poetry from wordsmiths of all ages New York and Connecticut. call (908) 709-1177, visit www.jlepnj.org, WESTFIELD — The Westfield Sym- Desdemona, and baritone Todd Thomas as whose work is in the new issue of EXIT 13 and degrees of experience, speaking to a Former bureau chief of the Sex Crimes or e-mail [email protected]. phony Orchestra (WSO) will conclude its Iago. The cast will also include Kristina include three Fanwood residents: Adele Kenny, variety of topics and issues. Poets from as 2004-2005 season with the inaugural Jo- Martin as Emilia, Taylor Hargrave as Cassio, Co-Director of the Fanwood Arts Council; Italy and Germany are featured in this seph DeAlessandro Memorial Opera Con- Vincent Chambers as Roderigo and Aaron Gaby Falco, a junior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood issue, as well as residents of Virginia, Or- cert, an opera-in-concert performance of Borst as Ludovicio/Montano. High School; and Mr. Plante. egon, Michigan, Florida, California, New Verdi’s Otello, on Saturday, May 21, at 8 WSO Executive Director Nicole Other New Jersey contributors include John York, and Mississippi. p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in DeNigro Carr said, “Our opera-in-concert McDermott of Cranford, Tony Gruenewald A special feature of this edition is Paul Westfield. performances are among our most popular of Edison, Gloria Rovder Healy of Shrewsbury, Sohar’s translations from the Hungarian Music Director David Wroe said, “Otello concerts every year. Otello is an exciting, Charles Johnson of Red Bank, Paul Sohar of poems by Sandor Csoori and Sandor is a culmination of all that is best in Verdi passionate work that will thrill audiences.” Warren, Cheryl Moore of Asbury Park, Kathe Kanyadi. – the grandeur of Aida, the lyricism of Music Alive Composer-in-Residence This issue of EXIT 13 is available for $7 from Traviata, the epic nature of Force of Des- Robert Aldridge will offer a free pre-con- EXIT 13 Magazine, PO Box 423, Fanwood, tiny. And Verdi is writing with a mature cert talk about Verdi and Otello at 7 p.m. 07023. The issue may also be found in the compositional style that does not waste a before the concert. CDC Play periodicals sections of the Fanwood Memorial single note. Couple this with a visceral, in- Tickets, which are $25 to $60 with Library, the Scotch Plains Public Library, and your-face reality, and the stage is set for one discounts for students and senior citizens, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 of the more explosive, and emotionally may be purchased from the WSO, (908) cent of Burt Lahr’s portrayal of The Lion the Elizabeth Public Library. ‘roller-coaster’ operas of the 19th century.” 232-9400; or at Lancaster, Ltd. or The in The Wizard of Oz, when he was trying The WSO’s performance of Otello will Town Book Store, both of Westfield, Mar- to scare the daylights out of Dorothy. feature tenor Jeffrey Springer as Otello, tin Jewelers in Cranford, and Beautiful As the perfectly bratty wicked stepsisters soprano Yalí-Marie Williams as Things in Scotch Plains. Florinda (Danielle Shepard) and Lucinda CAS Concert (Holli Van) the actresses’ struggle through CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 sightlessness derives tons of belly laughs. Beethoven considered this piece a model Jill McCoy, a senior at Cranford High for a requiem mass, and it was played at Yost: Born to Take Center Stage School, commanded the very adult role his funeral. Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Rapunzel, the conflicted damsel-in- Seeing and hearing young people per- ROOSEVELT’S TENT...Roosevelt Intermediate School students exhibited some CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 distress with the long corn silk hair form good music is gratifying, especially scrolls and paintings in black and white inside a tent with twinkling white lights. sity, through the SCVTHS program. The From Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July trapped in a tower. The victim of a hor- when the performance is of high caliber. experience afforded Caroline the oppor- 24, Caroline will perform as a Havana rible guilt trip inflicted by the Witch, the The Advanced Chorus of the NJYC, which tunity to learn from older, more seasoned dancer, bobby sox girl, and do swing for audience could easily feel her despair. admits singers by audition only, easily performers. the hop box girls in Guys and Dolls, her Additional Bravos to Jessica Mennella surpassed the audience’s expectation. They Westfield Schools Art Show Caroline has also honed her dance skills first Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative (Jack’s Mother), Joanne Geschickter performed a variety of pieces, from Dome at Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Per- Theatre (WYACT) production at the New (Cinderella’s Stepmother), John Duryee Epais by Delibes (in French), which most CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 forming Arts (SMAPA) in Montclair with Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. ers, other materials were fun to look at. Picarro mixed tissue paper and wire to form Ms. Miller and ballet teacher Lisa Attles. Cynthia Meryl, WYACT Founder and (Cinderella’s Father), Robert David Argen people would recognize as the theme for Art 3 student Ravenna Neville used red as the stoic and serious Steward, and Julia an airline commercial, to a rousing Praise a delicate tree sculpture. “Caroline is an extremely talented and Executive Director, admitted that only a and orange mosaics to craft a wonderful Another Art 3 student, Jesse Cohn, de- diligent young lady,” Ms. Miller told The select few young dancers are accepted into Frieri and Becky Randazzo as Snow White His Holy Name by Keith Hampton, a journal cover with “Imagine” and a peace and Sleepy Beauty. Ms. Randazzo also modern day spiritual with rock and jazz serves kudos for his collage featuring tiny Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- her summer production, and when she saw symbol nestled inside the design, while Art bits of color and texture with the words of Fanwood Times. “She is clearly on a profes- Caroline’s audition, she made her part of did a spectacular job heading up the elements. I students Erica Ammermuller and Tara responsibilities of hair and makeup. The chorus members sang the entire each color printed atop the pieces. You had sional track and she is a delight to teach.” the troupe. Some of the best scenes in this produc- program from memory, thereby granting to see it to believe it. Painstakingly as- Regarding the stresses and strains per- “She dances well,” Ms. Meryl said, add- tion include the Baker’s encounter with the Ms. Joyce their undivided attention and sembled, this piece was vibrant in color and forming artists endure, Ms. Miller said ing that Westfielder Jennifer Kujawski will Wolf, when Little Red Riding Hood and total control. The able pianist, Phillip intriguing in composition. most students may lose focus, but also be dancing in Guys and Dolls. Granny (Sophia El-Khoury) resurface in a Steffani, accompanied most of the pieces. Get Outta... Over 21 district art instructors, accord- “Caroline can certainly opt to pursue any “Ultimately,” said Caroline, “I want to unique way. Saturday’s audience also seemed Because there were few male singers, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 ing to Fine Arts Supervisor Dr. Linda King, area that she chooses. When you watch be in a show that is on or off Broadway that selected the featured artwork for this year’s impressed when actors appeared in unex- repertoire was arranged for sopranos and Elisa Caporale, who specializes in baskets her perform, you are inspired and you are will make a difference in peoples’ lives and pected places, like Cinderella’s mother, also altos, with the young men helping out the show. Dr. King also arranged tours for moved. I would love to see her continue to be involved in choreography or direct- that incorporate natural objects. The fee is members of the media and guests, during played by Ms. El-Khoury, in the tree, the altos. The performance was no less enter- $35 per person for Union county residents, with her dance training and she can write ing. I hope I get the chance to do that.” Baker’s Wife in another tree set slightly off taining as a result, as everyone seemed to which teachers were introduced, the fine her own ticket.” New York, New York, A Helluva Town and $45 per person for all others. All mate- arts curriculum was detailed, and artwork stage, and Rapunzel and the transformed sing in an optimal range, and the entire rials and light refreshments are included. Last summer, Caroline completed tickets, which are $8 apiece, are available by Witch in the top of the tower. chorus sounded strong. You must pre-register. Call (908) 789-3670. was explained. the six-week Alvin Ailey Summer In- calling (908) 526-8900, extension no. 7215 One cannot say enough about Michelle One of the most moving selections tensive Program. Held in New York or may be purchased at the door. Massa’s excellent work as the choreogra- was My Lagan Love, an arrangement of a * * * * * * * City, students learn from professionals pher of Into the Woods. Clearly adored by traditional Irish song, which was per- The Kennedys will be in concert at the Coming Soon in A&E: who combine dance with personal de- Send Arts-Related News First United Methodist Church in Westfield many of the cast members, she brought formed a capella (without accompani- • An interview with Westfield velopment workshops, and other en- To: [email protected]! out the best of their abilities, especially in ment). It began with two strong-voiced on May 21 at 8 p.m. Admission is $14. Doors author Julia Mierswa; riching activities. scenes like “Ever After,” which closed out young women singing the tune, and re- open at 7:30 p.m. Reserve tickets by calling • Queen of the Arts and Book Act I, and “Hello Little Girl,” when The peated at least twice in different vocal (908) 522-1501, or e-mailing [email protected]. For information Nook columns return; • • • • Wolf tempts Little Red Riding Hood with configurations. The pure sound of the • More and more local stars! unease attraction solitude a playful pull and dance across the stage. young but focused voices was beautiful about the dynamic duo, visit http:// Applause to Nevil Schwartz for an and sweet beyond description. www.kennedysmusic.com. outstanding job in sound design – every- I found the most entertaining piece to be Ten stories. Familiar settings. thing was as clear as a bell from every an arrangement of the first half of the Unpleasant discoveries. Dangerous encounters. angle of the theater – and to Rosemary overture to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Calderone School of Music

Schultz, who kept everyone organized as rendered in the nonsense syllable style of • • Stage Manager. the Swingle Singers, and filled out by the Summer Camp 2005 impulse The costumes, provided by piano accompaniment. It was difficult to Scaramouche Costumes, LLC, were el- articulate notes that quickly, but the chorus BITTERSWEET Calderone School of Music is offering a Summer Music Camp this year egant, vibrant and even tattered at all the pulled it off in a flawless performance, to loss which is open to all students on all instruments and voice between the right times. Ms. Howard was also respon- the delight of a charmed audience. • sible for costume design. The musicians, After receiving a well-deserved ovation ages of eight and eighteen. This Music Camp offers a multi-faceted pro- Stories gram which provides lessons and classes on Performance, Ear Training, led by Rosemary Schultz, truly worked as for their part in the concert, the NJYC left • a team, demonstrating extraordinary pre- the stage for the end of the program by the Composition, Jazz Theory & Harmony and Rhythm which will be in- by Julia Mierswa sorrow cision and attention to detail. CAS and the orchestra. The 5- to 7- structed by the CSM’s professional faculty. Each student will have the As CDC Publicity Chairman Roger minute change took almost as long as the choice to choose between Orchestra, Chamber Music, Jazz Band or Cho- Hayden pointed out at the beginning of piece itself. It had a lengthy orchestral rus and each ensemble will have a performance at the end of camp in the the show, audience members are invited introduction, which was no more than Charles Librizzi Recital Hall. Summer Music Camp 2005 will take place to purchase a small sack of “magic beans” arpeggiated chords, but it was majestic August 1st through August 5th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the East Hanover tranquility • or jelly beans to send with a message to and befitting a coronation theme. The school. The registration deadline is May 15th and tuition is $250. The • cast members. Truly clever! chorus entered with equal majesty with Calderone School of Music is a New Jersey State Registered Professional Book Faerie Stay tuned to learn more about the broad fortissimo chords. School, established in 1975. The school offers Kindermusic from birth to Available in Westfield at The Town Book Store, Starbucks, age seven, private lessons on all instruments, College Prep Division and exciting Hearth and Music benefit per- Finally, the brief piece ended with an Castle Bootery, The UPS Store, and Michael George Hair Designs. formance planned by the CDC Com- extended contrapuntal treatment of “God Professional Development Division. For more information please con- munity Theater for June, as well as the save the King” (not the familiar English tact Prof. Calderone at (973) 428-0405 in East Hanover or Prof. Anna Also available by email: [email protected] ambitious line-up for next season, which anthem) at a fast tempo. Hernandez at (973) 467-4688 in the Springfield school. this troupe is sure to conquer with grace It was an exhilarating finale to a highly and professionalism. satisfying evening of choral music. PAID BULLETIN BOARD • regret • allure • longing • Page 26 Thursday, May 19, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION INSIDE A&E: JUNIOR LEAGUE DRAWS TOP AUTHORS; MORE LOCAL STARS Hundreds of Reasons Why Westfield Pupils Burst Beyond Creative Barriers By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN Sean’s funny guy looked like President with her craypas abstract in reds, oranges Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times George W. Bush, but Eric’s creation and ambers, while Tracy Kaplan used the WESTFIELD – Nearly 300 varied resembled Mr. Kerry. same medium to detail a cheerful sun- examples of artwork created by stu- Libby Albright designed one of the flower against a periwinkle backdrop. The Professionals Agree: Caroline Yost dents enrolled in Westfield Public exhibit’s most distinguished pieces, a Four elementary school students Jey Schools will be displayed inside the mirror with mosaic and stained Yingling, Catherine Filipowski, Kenny Westfield High School (WHS) gym- nasium through today, Thursday, May Of WF Was Born to Take Center Stage 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN Each of these pieces, which range from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sculpture, mixed media, oil pastel, acrylic, WESTFIELD – This weekend, Fri- ceramics, fiber, mosaic and stained glass, day and Saturday, May 20 and 21, Westfield papier-mâché, wood, even tin and met- High School sophomore Caroline Yost als, confirm this district’s drive to stay will perform on the Main Stage in the ahead of the curve in teaching fine arts. musical theater showcase New York, New One of the spotlighted paintings, a York, A Helluva Town at the Somerset mixed media landscape collage featuring County Vocational Technical High School famous European structures, was arranged (SCVTHS) in Bridgewater. by Art 4 student Elizabeth Strickland. Despite the fact that she has been Two of her proudest admirers, WHS dancing since around the age of four or students, told The Westfield Leader and five, Caroline’s interest in musical theater The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that has been piqued, especially Elizabeth will be polishing her creative since she has taken musical skills at an art school in California. theater classes at SCVTHS. Other stars in the exhibit include Sheila Buttermore, who in- award-winning artist Philip Kim, who structs dance at SCVTHS’ Per- especially astounded me with his very forming Arts Department, long oil pastel featuring a figure extend- told The Westfield Leader and ing its hand. His aptitude supported The Scotch Plains-Fanwood further by other paintings exhibited there Times, “Caroline works very by Philip, it is no wonder that this hard every day. She gives 150 student has received so many accolades. percent in class and 150 per- POISE AND GRACE...Westfield High School student Caroline Griff Kimmins, an Art 4 student, cent in rehearsal. She has what Yost demonstrates all of the qualities found in a graceful dancer. was equally remarkable especially judg- it takes to be a professional.” However, make no Caroline told The Leader/Times that ing by the range of media he pursued, In fact, Ms. Buttermore mistake. Caroline, she would like to obtain a degree in excelling at every one, especially his has so much faith in who currently main- journalism at a college like New York chalk pastel self-portrait. Nearby, Art 3 student Anny Wu Caroline’s aptitude that, if Caroline Yost tains a 3.9 grade point University, Ithaca College, The Univer- the teenager continues on average, seeks to be a sity of Michigan, or the College-Conser- showed her comical side with a pastel the same track, she would encourage well-rounded student and individual. vatory of Music at The University of portrait of a girl balancing a spoon on her to choreograph next year’s musical It is essential to her that she attends a Cincinnati. The conservatory, she men- her nose. Stephanie Lederman, another theater showcase at SCVTHS. good college, keeps her grades up and tioned, is so prestigious that students are Art 3 student, offered a three-dimen- “She is quite an accomplished maintains strong discipline. very often able to secure jobs and agents. sional portrait with acrylics and what dancer,” said Ms. Buttermore. “She “I never want to put my heart into In March, Caroline was a featured appeared to be three canvasses. The auditioned for both the dance and something and not have it be a part of dancer in WHS’ production of Plain girl’s face was human, while her neck musical theater program and I feel that my life for good,” said the career-ori- and Fancy — her first WHS show. and shoulders seemed mechanical. Art 3 pupil Samantha Manetti she is open to exploring all areas so she ented teen, who manages four challeng- “It really was a huge commitment. Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times can be the best performer if she decides ing academic subjects and two rigorous They really do hold you to specific stan- grabbed a fair amount of attention with ART RULES THE SCHOOLS...Students in Westfield Public Schools displayed to pursue this professionally.” hours of discipline at the Vo-Tech. dards,” she noted, adding that Megan her Conte crayon depiction of two their finest work in the annual art show, which will be held through today, Rodd, who choreographed the spring friends chatting with coffee, and not far Thursday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The left panel on the easel features TAKE THE STAGE musical, allowed Caroline to choreo- away from that piece, a marvelous char- Samantha Manetti’s charcoal basket of fruit, Griff Kimmins’ chalk pastel graph her own solo performance. coal and chalk sketch of a basket of fruit. portrait, and a ceramic independent study piece by Courtney Franko. The center Into the Woods Cast Delightful The following month, she appeared Wonderful range of blacks and whites panel is an oil pastel by Philip Kim. The easel’s right panel spotlights a work by were demonstrated in the latter piece. Art 3 student Anny Wu, Christa Ricci’s charcoal of a bended spoon, and sixth in her first regular theater production, grader Tracy Kaplan’s sunflower in craypas. Spell on CDC Audience Saturday Footloose, at Montclair State Univer- Woods I student Bob Miller crafted Continued on Page 25 a cozy upholstered foot stool any mother glass. Sentiments like “Broken Memo- Sipe, and Amanda Centrella used pas- Michelle Le Poidevin filling in for Theater Reviewer Susan Dougherty would love for resting her tired feet, ries” and “A memory, each memory a tels and watercolors, respectively, to By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN her in “Stay With Me”. In Act II’s “Last while eighth graders like Brianna part of my heart, as the memories run craft separate depictions of colorful Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Midnight,” her voice effortlessly rises Goncalves and Amber Lutey impressed through my mind,” were painted on fish, which, when juxtaposed, re- CRANFORD – From the moment to the occasion and it is easy to see that designs on diamonds of tin and metal, the frame of the mirror. sembled an ocean. they enter the Cranford Dramatic Club this actress’s star is taking off. embellished with vibrant colors, to cre- Who wouldn’t want to buy one of Returning to the upper grade level, (CDC) theater to view Into the Woods, An Arizona native, Ms. Randolph is ate decorative pieces perfect for any the chic scarves hand-knit by seniors or Art 4 student Elizabeth Strickland dis- set designer Maurice Moran and light- also one of the play’s brightest stars, home décor. the softly painted chair with purple played an ornate and eye-catching relief ing designer Mark Reilly cast a spell on with a voice few could match and su- “Savia Gemmata” by Mindy Lighthipe. Eighth graders Sean Feeney and Eric hydrangeas by Eighth grader Marissa painting with hues of cobalt, yellow and audience members with enchanting perb dramatic technique, especially Farenholt seemed to poke fun at some Rothfelder? Sixth graders Madeline green. Katie Okamoto’s serious char- lighting on the theater walls and tower- when she consoles Little Red in “No political characters using papier-mâché. Komar dazzled visitors to the exhibit coal and chalk portrait, an independent ing trees set behind three open fairytale One Is Alone.” Get Outta study, was quite pensive and serious. tomes. It’s unfathomable that Ms. Danelson In ceramics, Courtney Franko’s stood Not only is the stage set, but Direc- is only a senior at Mother Seton Re- The House out with her independent study pieces, tor Elizabeth Howard and Producer gional High School in Clark, because which were stunning enough to purchase, By CAROL F. DAVIS while tiles designed with floral and geo- Ann Mineur Weeks invite visitors to her comedic acting skills resemble those Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Music Corner With Brad Tinfow metric images by Cindy Yang and Robert jump headfirst into their favorite fables. of a veteran performer. Truly impres- Artist Mindy Lighthipe, spot- Each of the characters, especially the sive! Whitehead were also praiseworthy. lighted several weeks ago in the Arts Roosevelt Intermediate students wicked yet somewhat loveable Witch Both Mr. Schwartz, a third-genera- & Entertainment section of The (Gina Liana), the docile Cinderella (Jen- tion CDC actor, perfectly translates Westfield Leader and The Scotch kicked things up a notch with a tent of nifer Randolph), the angst-ridden the confused and misguided Jack of Plains-Fanwood Times, will exhibit Cherubini by CAS, Youth twinkling white lights that summoned Baker (Frank Andrews) and Baker’s “Beanstalk” fame, while Mr. Andrews, 37 of her most recent works, includ- visitors to enjoy a display of hanging Wife (Melissa Loderstedt), the comical a newcomer to the CDC, shows he is a ing watercolors, prints, and colored Orchestra Works Exhilarated scrolls and paintings in black and white. Little Red Riding Hood (Christine seasoned performer, especially when pencil originals at the Frelinghuysen Orchestra Works Exhilarated Additionally, a revolving display of Danelson) and directionless Jack he wonders if he learns of the tragic fate Arboretum in Morristown. Solo with By BRAD TINFOW soloists, where Cherubini used none. The bottles embellished with glitter, feath- (Jonathan Schwartz), were spectacu- which befalls his wife and encounters Nature will be on exhibit through Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times music featured some highly chromatic Continued on Page 25 larly illustrated. his new-found father, played commend- Tuesday, May 31. Call (973) 326- WESTFIELD — The Choral Art and hauntingly beautiful melody and har- Ms. Loderstedt, in particular, has ably by John Marinko, who also excels 7600 for hours and directions or visit Society (CAS) of New Jersey, directed mony that was, in fact, quite original. emerged as a star with undeniable pres- as the play’s narrator. http://parks.morris.nj.us/parks/ by James Little, and the New Jersey Like Mozart, Cherubini used various ence and superior vocals since last wit- As the dynamic and dashing lover frelarbmain.htm. Admission is free. Youth Chorus, led by Patricia Joyce, keys for the different sections of the nessed by this reviewer at a CDC pro- boys of the show, Rich Sibello * * * * * * * shared the stage for an evening concert piece, and wrote the choral parts mostly duction in the late 1990s. (Rapunzel’s Prince) and Paul The annual Friends of Sleepy Hol- on May 14 at the First Presbyterian in a homophonic style with forays into Ms. Liana’s “Witch” is positively phe- Salvatoriello (Cinderella’s Prince) use low Yard Sale will take place on Sun- Church in Westfield. counterpoint during more stirring sec- nomenal, especially when she raps her their deep, rich operatic voices to offer day, May 22, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The CAS began with the Requiem tions. The late classic period saw many way through one of the scenes, earning a fabulous duet, “Agony,” which was Just drive to the beautiful Sleepy Hol- Mass in C minor by Luigi Cherubini. composers (Beethoven included) em- lots of laughter from the audience. rather Broadway caliber. low area of Plainfield, and you’ll have After the intermission, the New Jersey ploying contrapuntal segments in their Proving her versatility and amazing Chris King as the salacious, sadistic no trouble spotting the homes that are Youth Chorus (NJYC) performed nearly pieces for heightened dramatic tension. vocal range, she manages to tug at the and salivating Wolf was absolutely hys- participating - and there are many. to the end of the concert, which the CAS The chorus was generally quite good. heartstrings when she begs Rapunzel They will be decorated with balloons, finished with the brief Coronation An- There were no issues regarding pitch terical. King’s performance is reminis- and they should all be able to provide to remain a child with by staying with Continued on Page 25 them I (“Zadok the Priest”) by Handel. accuracy or missed entrances, and the you with a map of all the participants. This concert introduced me to the singers performed with the energy and Get there early for the best selection, or Cherubini work, which I found very commitment that Mr. Little and the later in the day for the best prices. rewarding on first hearing. I overheard composer demanded. Due to their * * * * * * * some musicians during the intermis- higher number, the women dominated, On Sunday, May 22, there will be a sion talking about the composer’s bor- but the tenors and basses held their own spring concert by The Madrigal Sing- ers, entitled “Rogues, Rascals, and Redemption.” The performance of six Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Leader/Times centuries of a cappella choral music will Katie Okamoto, independent study, also include poetry readings. It begins charcoal and chalk. at 4 p.m. at Westfield’s First United Methodist Church, One East Broad Street. The suggested donation is $10. Please call (908) 233-1570 for more information. * * * * * * * The new concert hall in the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts at Madison’s Drew University will be the setting for Clap Your Hands! The clap-happy SWEET SOUNDS…The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Symphony tunes by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, and Orchestra, conducted by Janet Lyman, performed its final concert for the season at others is a production of Summit Cho- Whispering Knoll Assisted Living Center in Edison. The symphony, whose reper- rale, and will take place on Saturday, toire contains the works of Beethoven, Bizet, Offenbach and Tchaikovsky, is May 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from comprised of musicians ranging in age from seven to adult. They rehearsed weekly $8 to $20, and can be purchased by since October at Zion Lutheran Church in Clark. The NJWA Summer Symphony calling (973) 292-1186, visiting Orchestra, also conducted by Ms. Lyman, will meet on Tuesday and Thursday www.summitchorale.org, or at the door. evenings, beginning June 28, at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. For more informa- tion, please call (908) 789-9696 or visit the NJWA office at 150-152 East Broad * * * * * * * Brad Tinfow for The Westfield Leader and The Times Street in Westfield. Also on May 21, an adult basket- APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE...Members of the Choral Art Society of New Jersey receive making workshop will be offered at the hearty applause at the conclusion of Saturday’s concert. Trailside Nature and Science Center at rowing from Mozart’s great (but unfin- when called upon to introduce or an- Where Imagination Leads to Discovery 452 New Providence Road in ished) Requiem in D minor. Aside Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Leader/Times swer a fugue subject. The relative dearth Alan Tso, Art 3, pastel. Mountainside from 1 to 4 p.m. Partici- from some similarity in tempi and of male singers was noticeable mostly in pants will make an exquisite, ribbed mood (which the Latin text surely dic- softer passages, where they could not basket with a wisteria handle, with tates anyway), and perhaps some struc- match the women in sound quality. Continued on Page 25 tural parallels, Cherubini’s version never The orchestral instrumentalists had seemed derivative. Mozart also used four difficult parts to play, and because they were few, their playing was quite ex- posed. There were times in which the violins’ sixths and thirds were not en- For Kids For tirely in tune or in synch rhythmically. A fun filled interactive art workshop experience On the other hand, the wind playing was first rate, and the string players SPRING & SUMMER SESSIONS NOW FORMING who were featured for solos or duets played exceptionally well. For Children, Teens & Adults . . . All Levels Welcome For anyone, like myself, who was not familiar with the piece, this very good rendition was a great way to become (908) 654-5663 acquainted with a real gem of a work. The program notes stated that 500 North Avenue East, Westfield Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Leader/Times Continued on Page 25 Elizabeth Willis, Art 4, chalk pastels.