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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 15, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Retired Teacher Perishes In Cherokee Ct. House Fire By PAUL J. PEYTON She was found by Fire Captain Roger Sr. They, along with Chief Kelly, placed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Sawicki on the kitchen floor of her her on a stretcher where CPR was initi- WESTFIELD — A 76-year-old re- two-and-a-half story dwelling on ated. The Westfield Rescue Squad then tired Westfield teacher was killed last Cherokee Court, located off of Clifton transported the victim to Robert Wood Thursday from injuries sustained in a Street on the south side of town. Johnson Hospital in Rahway. house fire. She is the first person killed in Captain Sawicki carried the victim, The fire was brought under control a fire in town since November 28, 1993. who was in cardiac arrest, to the front by 4:52 p.m. Fire units remained on Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly said door, where she was handed over to the scene until 9:45 p.m. to assist in Grace Salomon was overcome by heat firefighter James Pfeiffer, Lieutenant Scott securing the house and to support the from flames, toxic gases and smoke. Miller and volunteer firefighter Dan Kelly, fire investigation. Chief Kelly believes a decorative candle in the living room caused the fire. He said the blaze spread quickly to the dining room and kitchen. When firefighters arrived on the scene, flames and heavy smoke were visible through the first floor win- dows, the chief said. He said there was heavy fire damage to the first floor and smoke damage throughout the rest of the home. Firefighters forced entry into the front and rear entrances of the home, which were locked. Chief Kelly said the 9-1-1 call made by the victim came into the Westfield David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Fire Department at 4:15 p.m. and that MERRY CHRISTMAS…Georgette Chrystal of Scotch Plains, Janell Paviolitis of Green Brook, Susan Schuman of Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times the first fire unit, which was within a Fanwood and Michelle Metallo of Hillsborough, of the Escape barbershop quartet, harmonize Christmas songs in The SOLEMN DAY…Westfield firefighters respond to a working structure fire at few blocks of the scene, arrived within Leader/Times newspaper office. The national, award-winning group is entertaining shoppers in Westfield throughout the 960 Cherokee Court last Thursday. Firefighters worked swiftly to reach the one minute and 34 seconds. Christmas season, sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation. homeowner inside and put the fire out. Tragically, the homeowner succumbed to The Springfield Fire Department also the superheated gases and smoke from the blaze. assisted at the fire scene, while the Cranford Fire Department went to Sy- camore Field to prepare for a possible Council Bids Farewell To Rafael Bramnick Named to State medevac airlift of the victim. The Roselle Park and Plainfield Fire De- partments provided mutual aid to Assembly GOP Leadership Westfield to cover additional fire calls. Betancourt, Larry Goldman By HORACE CORBIN Consumer Affairs and Law and Pub- All four of Westfield’s fire apparatuses By MICHAEL J. POLLACK neighbors and the traffic engineer, business, the officials appointed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lic Safety Committees. Mr. Bramnick were at the fire scene from both the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the new changes will “aid in slowing Claire Gray as town clerk. She has TRENTON — On Monday, New replaced Mr. Kean in the Assembly North and Central Avenue firehouses. WESTFIELD –During Tuesday’s traffic and lower the volume of cars.” served in an acting capacity since Jersey Republicans named Assem- 2003 and was recently re-elected to a Due to the loss of life, the fire is under final council meeting of 2005, Westfield Of the measures considered, which former clerk Bernie Heeney passed blyman Jon Bramnick of Westfield as two-year term. investigation by the Westfield Fire Pre- police announced departmental awards, included rumble strips and speed away last New Year’s. By law, the Assistant Minority Whip for the 2006- In November by acclamation, the vention Bureau, the Westfield Police while the council bid farewell to three bumps, the councilman felt the initia- acting capacity lasts until the person 2007 legislative session, which will State Democratic Assembly major- Detective Bureau and the Union County departing councilpersons and swore tive passed was the “least intrusive.” completes a municipal clerk’s course, begin Tuesday, January 10. ity caucus chose new leadership in- Fire Investigative Task Force. Chief Claire Gray in as town clerk. And, according to Councilman which Ms. Gray passed. Her statu- Mr. Bramnick told The Westfield cluding: Asm. Joseph Roberts Jr. Kelly said this is the customary process The Westfield Police Department, Ciarrocca, because the changes are tory three-year appointment will last Leader, “This is excit- (Brooklawn, Camden when someone is killed in a fire. according to Mayor Andy Skibitsky, incremental and inexpensive, “we can until December 13, 2008. ing in that it’s a seat at County) as Assembly Ms. Salomon retired in 1999 as a handles 26,000 calls a year, signaling undo them.” The council said goodbye to three the table, which helps Speaker, Asw. Bonnie teacher at McKinley Elementary the level of production and efficiency. determine what issues Watson Coleman School, where she taught for 10 years. “We have one of the best departments are to be discussed – (Ewing Township) as She also taught at Tamaques School, of New Jersey,” he noted. it’s so important. The its new Majority the former Lincoln School and the To honor the police force, Lieuten- Republican leadership Leader; Asm. Elm Street annex to the Franklin School ant James Schnieder read accounts of will be assured of em- Wilfredo Caraballo (now the district’s administrative of- specific officers’ bravery before an- bracing common sense (Newark) as Speaker fices.) nouncing their names. Lieutenant positions in line with Pro-Tempore and As- She was active in a book club and Schneider recapped a year defined by the voters. Now, some- semblywoman Joan was to host a club event the night she the visit of President George W. Bush one from Westfield is Quigley (Jersey City) died, Chief Kelly said. She had pre- in March. In a situation where offic- helping to set state as the new Majority pared lasagna to bake later that day. ers were outnumbered 50-1 by pro- policy for the Republi- Jon Bramnick Conference Leader. “She did not get to that part of her testers, Lieutenant Schneider recalled cans in the Assembly.” The 2005 Assembly day, unfortunately,” Chief Kelly said. a department that handled a “poten- Mr. Bramnick represents the 21st Speaker Albio Sires was chosen as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil- tially volatile situation” with restraint Legislative District in the Assembly along Speaker Emeritus. Mayor Sires of liam Foley said Ms. Salomon taught in and professionalism. with Eric Munoz of Summit, who was West New York is expected to make a the Westfield public schools for 29 While detailing the commendation elected Deputy Conference Leader. formal announcement of his candi- years, the last 10 at McKinley School. citations, meritorious service and life- Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield dacy for Congressman in the 13th “She was a very, very sweet per- saving awards, the lieutenant spoke represents the district in the State Legislative District to fill the vacancy son,” Dr. Foley recalled. He noted that of the tact and courage his men and Senate. Sen. Kean retains his position in January as Rep. Robert Menendez Ms. Salomon taught mostly third grade, women showed in responding to the as Minority Whip in the State Senate. is to be named U.S. Senator by Gov- although she had a background in learn- stabbing of Fanwood Library Direc- Asm. Bramnick is a member of the ernor-elect Jon Corzine. ing disabilities. “But she just applied it tor Dan Weiss and a situation where a Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times to kids she was dealing with,” Dr. 16-month-old child was rescued from POLICING THEMSELVES...From left to right, Captain John Parizeau, acting Foley said. an excavation hole in Tamaques Park. police chief, Officer Robert Weiss, PBA president, Officer Harold Caulfield, Cingular Pulls Cell Tower Captain Clifford Auchter and Sergeant Todd Earl conduct the 2005 Westfield “Her death is a real tragedy. It’s just After the police awards, the coun- Police Department and PBA Local 90 awards. very, very sad,” he said. “She was very cil held an advertised hearing on an skilled,” the superintendent noted. ordinance, which will amend the town During departmental reports, Coun- council people at the final meeting of For Springfield Avenue Ms. Salomon is survived by a daugh- code and establish new traffic safety cilman Ciarrocca said his committee 2005. Councilwoman Darielle Walsh, By CARRIE HAYES house. The house was originally con- ter, Nancy; a son, Matthew; a sister, measures by adding stop signs to is establishing a timeline and sched- who replaced Mayor Skibitsky when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader structed with one, but it had been Florence, and two grandchildren. A Pinegrove and Ayliffe Avenues and ule to move forward on work at the he ascended to mayor in July, was WESTFIELD - There was a full removed in 1945. Permission was service was held on Sunday, Decem- Florida Street. eight hot spot locations. He said one defeated in the last election by David roster of applications at the Decem- granted after their architect, David ber 11, at the Riverside Memorial Joanne McCormick of Ayliffe Av- initiative his group investigated was Haas. Councilwoman Walsh served ber board of adjustment meeting, Bailey, ensured several modifications Chapel in New York City. enue spoke out against the initiative, improving traffic flow at for many years also on which opened with Cingular Wire- to the drawings he presented. According to Chief Kelly, the last saying the proposed ordinance will Jefferson School. One the board of education, less withdrawing its Springfield Av- John and Sabrina Mizerek of 109 fatal fire in Westfield occurred on No- have an adverse effect on the area in plan already enacted YMCA, Rotary Club and enue application. The tower was to Belmar Terrace were granted permis- vember 28, 1993 on Grant Avenue. terms of quality of life issues. called for changing the trustees educational have been placed in front of the sion to construct a second-floor addi- According to The Westfield Leader ar- Third Ward Councilman Mark drop-off zones and mak- fund. Councilman Wychwood Gardens co-ops. tion. chives, 63-old Fabian Mccarthy was Ciarrocca, the Public Safety, Trans- ing Landsdowne Avenue Goldman described her The applicant’s lawyer, Judith Robert and Susan Spass of 804 trapped on the second floor of his home. portation and Parking Committee a one-way street, flow- as the “consummate town Bovinisky, spoke on behalf of Ramapo Way were granted permis- Smoking materials caused that blaze. chairman, said from discussions with ing from Summit Avenue volunteer.” Cingular, conceding that the Spring- sion to renovate their existing garage to Boulevard. The councilwoman field Avenue flagpole application is into a family room, renovate their The committee will said the experience was a not popular. She asked the board to master suite and build a two-car ga- Mountainside BOE Approves also proceed in the same “privilege and a pleasure. consider the Cingular application rage, maintaining their existing cov- manner with McKinley It was a brief, but I hope, withdrawn until a more suitable alter- erage. and Franklin schools. productive one. I look native is determined. Beata Wojdek of 517 First Street K-8 Writing Curriculum McKinley will begin in forward to being in- Russell Evans, of 640 Prospect was granted permission to add 31 By GINA LEVINE-LEVY what that child is like as a writer” January, Franklin in Feb- volved.” Street, had his application for a turn square feet to the back of her house in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and as a “thinker.” ruary. Second Ward Council- around in his driveway and the addi- order to enlarge her kitchen. MOUNTAINSIDE — The He explained that about one writ- The councilman also man Rafael Betancourt, tion of a cupola and weathervane on Asif Mohammad of 122 Connecti- Mountainside Board of Education ing sample per month will be added announced plans for during public comment, his roof approved by the board. cut Street was granted permission to Tuesday night approved a revised, to the portfolio and “that responsi- 2006. Lot eight will have received support from his Philip Geron, of 320 Lenox Av- move his front-yard set back from 35 district-wide writing curriculum for bility can be taken on by any teacher” environmental work son, Andres, who read his enue, withdrew his application. He feet to 27.8 feet. K-8. in the grade. Mr. Craver said that done and merge with lot brother Diego’s letter to requested permission to build over Bharat Shah, of 1026 Ripley Av- The writing program, presented by teachers in each grade can collec- one, while lot seven their father. Diego, who the foundation of what had been an enue, was granted permission to con- district Literacy Specialist Elizabeth tively agree on who will be respon- (Lennox Avenue) will be couldn’t attend due to unattractive porch, in order to extend struct a dormer. Raes, stresses a “consistent approach” sible for the portfolio assignment reconfigured. “We will college commitments, the living area of the ground floor Paul Zdep, of 102 Cedar Street, to “writing instruction” and “higher each month. capture back the last said the real beneficiary apartment by 400 square feet for his was granted permission to build a accountability for the teaching of Chief School Administrator Dr. block of Lennox between of Councilman Rafael disabled father. The board, while sym- second story over the side of his house writing skills.” Richard O’Malley added that with Central and North,” Betancourt is the Town pathetic, was unable to grant the four that currently is set back only 16.7 District Curriculum Coordinator more than half of teachers being non- Councilman Ciarrocca of Westfield. He said he variances requested, because the feet instead of the obligatory 20 feet. and Assistant Principal of Beechwood tenured, it is important for them to said. Also, the north side watched his father ground floor apartment is already a Neville Moberakai and Donna School Michael Craver emphasized, have a framework of each student. He train station lot (lot two) “handle himself with non-conforming use, and therefore a Slattery of 33 Sunnywood Drive were “we’re looking to get a very consis- added, “we’re trying to set up a struc- will be redesigned. The grace and class.” hardship could not be demonstrated granted permission to build their ad- tent range of writing from year to ture of expectations.” ingress and egress will Councilman Rafael Betancourt by the applicant. dition. year.” Dr. O’Malley explained that three change to flow from one Lawrence Goldman Betancourt, who served It was suggested that he re-think Charles and Mary Bowman, 748 Mr. Craver said the program district-wide writing assessments, in point onto Elm Street. Claire Gray since January 2001, re- the amount of additional square foot- Fairacres Avenue, were granted per- would introduce a writing “portfo- October, January and May, will help During other council CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 age he was requesting and return to mission to build their addition. lio” for each student, which will provide “benchmark data” to help set the board at a later time. Geoffrey and Wende Gates, of 100 “go with the child as they move goals for the next school year. PAGE INDEX Richard and Laura Brockway of Dudley Avenue sought permission to from grade to grade.” He added, Mrs. Raes said one of the keys to Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 11 Real Estate .... 13-18 127 North Euclid Avenue requested construct a six-foot fence around the “before the teacher even sees that the revised program is “curriculum Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 A&E ...... 20-21 Community ... 6-8, 10 Sports ...... 13-18 Classifieds...... 19 permission to build a porch on their CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 child, she has a very good idea of CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Leuthold Files Contest, Westfield Council POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Requests New Election ceived words of praise from his fel- depart after serving nine years on the By MICHAEL J. POLLACK State Superior Court Judge Westfield rummaged through and items were taken low councilmembers. dais, received words of praise from a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Katherine R. Dupuis will hear the Friday, December 9, Salvador Hirujo, from all three vehicles. First Ward Councilman Peter former colleague and Mayor Greg WESTFIELD –Formally filing an 27, of Jersey City was arrested at Westfield Stolen from the vehicles were the case on Friday, December 23 at 9 police headquarters on an outstanding insurance and registration cards, $10 Echausse said he has “matured greatly McDermott. Mayor Skibitsky read election contest last Thursday, a.m. in Elizabeth. County Clerk Westfield traffic warrant for $135 and a worth of quarters, a large battery-pack as a councilperson.” Mr. Echausse sits his predecessor’s letter, which spoke Westfield councilman candidate Re- Joanne Rajoppi and deputy adminis- criminal warrant from Jersey City for charger and several CDs. According to next to Mr. Betancourt on the dais. of Councilman Goldman’s “quiet publican Eric Leuthold determined trators of the board of elections Den- $1,342. Hirujo posted bail on the Westfield the police, the vehicles were disturbed Councilman Goldman who, up until sense of dignity. Larry is a throwback that discrepancies with regard to the nis Kobitz and Michael Moussallem warrant and was turned over to the Jersey by the owner before headquarters was Tuesday evening, held the longest politician.” Similarly, First Ward residency status of three fourth-ward will respond to an order to show City Police Department on the warrant notified. tenure of any acting councilperson, Councilman Sal Caruana described voters existed. cause and determine why judgment from there. Friday, December 9, David M. Brown, acknowledged the split in philosophy the councilman as “the moral com- Because of the alleged inconsis- should not be entered revoking the Friday, December 9, a Pearl Street resi- 37, of Fanwood was arrested after a motor sometimes existed because of party pass of the council” and felt “his tency, Mr. Leuthold has asked that election certificate and ordering a dent reported that someone had unlaw- vehicle stop on Route 22 West for suspi- affiliations, but “as long as we didn’t shoes were very large to fill.” officials “revoke the election certifi- fully used his ATM account number to cion of involvement in a hit and run new election. purchase a Mobile cellular text plan based accident. A computer check revealed out- discuss national politics, we agreed Councilman Goldman, while ap- cation” for the open fourth-ward For the duration of the fourth- in England. The account has since been standing warrants out of Newark. on everything and Raf (Betancourt) preciative of the praise showered on council seat. In addition, Mr. ward contest, current Fourth Ward closed. Saturday, December 10, Marlon C. always did what was best for the him, spoke also of his regrets as a Leuthold, according to legal docu- Councilman Jim Foerst will no Saturday, December 10, Frederick Rojas, 21, of Plainfield was arrested at the town1 ahead of everything else.” councilman. He said while it may mentation, asked the county and the longer represent Mr. Leuthold. On Cooper, Jr., 18, of Westfield was arrested Plainfield Police Department for outstand- Councilman Betancourt, in many seem surprising, the last two years municipal clerk to refrain from ad- December 7, Mr. Foerst withdrew, on Cacciola Place and charged with pos- ing warrants. capacities, has served the town for more being the sole member of the other ministering the oath of office to and Anthony Prieto will supersede session of less than 50 grams of suspected Saturday, December 10, Juan than 15 years and called the council party has been easier than some of the Democratic fourth-ward council- as trial counsel in the Leuthold mat- marijuana and possession of alcohol un- Rosarioespinal, 24, of Perth Amboy was chambers a home for that time. He said preceding years. man-elect Tom Bigosinski and re- ter. derage. He was released on his own re- arrested and charged with possession of a the room is “like my drawing room.” “In retrospect, those early meet- quested that the court declare pur- cognizance with summonses pending a stolen motor vehicle and possession of On Monday, November 28, county court date. burglary tools (two screwdrivers). Ac- He offered words of advice to the coun- ings must have made great theatre. ported illegal votes rendered ineli- elections officials re-certified Mr. Sunday, December 11, Andrew cording to police, the suspect attempted cil and advised the council and public They were absolutely better than any- gible. Bigosinski the winner by one vote Bremner, 18, of Cranford was arrested at to elude officers on Route 22 by driving to “serve, but don’t clog the system. thing on television at the time,” Coun- Ultimately, Mr. Leuthold called over Mr. Leuthold –1,469 to 1,468 – South Avenue and Tuttle Parkway and on the shoulder but was forced to stop due There are a lot of people eager to serve. cilman Goldman said. for a new election “to be held within in the race following a recount of all charged with possession of less than 50 to traffic caused by a Union Police De- Treat each other with civility because “In retrospect, the members of a reasonable time and upon reason- five voting booths, absentee and pro- grams of suspected marijuana and under- partment ongoing accident investigation the community takes note of it.” council were probably acting child- able notice.” visional ballots. age possession of alcohol. Bremner was that was being conducted. Numerous Councilman Goldman, who will ish in many respects. People weren’t released on his own recognizance pend- Union police officers at the scene were positioning themselves on what was ing a court date. able to arrest the suspect without further Asw. Stender to the right thing to do, but the party. Scotch Plains incident. Mountainside Monday, December 5, a business owner Sunday, December 11, Jason Madrey, Challenge Ferguson Those were the years that we did on Route 22 reported being the victim of 20, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged things up here that were probably SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- theft. The owner stated that unknown with driving with a suspended license stupid, instead of what was best for Board of Education. persons broke open the coin-operated air following a motor vehicle stop for speed- woman Linda Stender (D) of the town,” he added. Fanwood, State Legislative District CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 machine and took approximately $200 in ing on Route 22. The town’s organization meeting coins. Sunday, December 11, a Partridge Run 22, Tuesday night announced her can- mapping,” which will “be specific provide the district with data in Janu- Wednesday, December 7, a resident of resident reported being the victim of theft. will take place on Tuesday, January 3 enough to guide teachers’ thinking ary to outline where the loss is com- didacy to unseat Rep. Michael at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. Black Birch reported being the victim of The victim told police that an individual and instruction” and will also “be ing from. theft. The victim stated that several credit entered his vehicle, which was parked in subject to continual discussion, revi- He added that Dowling has done a cards were taken from his briefcase. The his driveway and unlocked, and strewed sion and improvement.” student survey about the food and stolen cards were used at several loca- Christmas cards that were to be mailed She said the mapping will allow intend to do a teacher and parent tions. Police said there are no suspects at around the vehicle. According to police, Cell Tower teachers to look at where they want survey as well to incorporate into the this time. a waist bag belonging to the victim was to be at the end of the school year data report. Wednesday, December 7, a resident of found in a neighbor’s yard with the items CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and give them “benchmarks” to get “They give a quality product to Route 22 reported being the victim of contained in the bag thrown about the theft. The victim stated that approximately yard. Police said another vehicle in the bottom of their hemlocks on the Pros- there. our students,” he said, emphasizing $1,300 in cash was taken from his room. neighborhood was entered in the same pect Street side of their property. She added that the idea is “to use that the district is 100 percent com- Police reported that there was no sign of manner. The growth of the town trees has the book as a reference point and not pliant with nutritional guidelines. He forced entry. Sunday, December 11, a Grouse Lane blocked the sun, and they said they as a bible of the classroom.” did stress that the district is not will- Saturday, December 10, a resident of resident reported that unknown suspects have lost the privacy their hemlocks Mrs. Raes and Mr. Craver empha- ing to put profit before the students’ Mountain Avenue reported that his motor entered his vehicle while it was parked in once afforded. Officials noted that sized that with this revised approach, health. vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was parked his driveway. According to police, the the town only permits four-foot “the teacher is now the guide on the The board also approved, among in front of his house at the time it was trunk was left ajar and items were strewn stolen. The vehicle was later recovered about the vehicle. The victim reported Linda Stender fences. On this, the board remained side, the facilitator that puts a ques- others, a motion for “the firm and the Gates, in spite of letters tion, a seed in there and then we Mountainside Town Council to apply and the driver was arrested by the Union nothing missing at the time. Police said Police Department. there was no sign of forced entry. Prints Ferguson (R, New Providence) for of support from their neighbors, with- discover things together.” for site plan approval” of the council Saturday, December 10, Vincent K. from the vehicle are being processed by the Seventh U.S. Congressional Dis- drew their application. When asked whether the revised “lighting project for Deerfield senior Pettit, 3rd, 20, of Cranford was arrested the detective bureau. trict. Elvira Ardrey of 238 Canterbury program will affect the “day-to-day” softball and soccer fields, with base- and charged with possession of mari- Sunday, December 11, Gabriel H. Mrs. Stender, who has served in the Road was met with some opposition curriculum in the classroom, Mr. ball field alternative.” juana after being stopped for a motor Garcia-Chiribog, 19, of Jersey City was General Assembly since 2002, is vice from her neighbor whose house is to Craver responded, “We’re not look- Some personnel matters were also vehicle violation on Route 22. Pettit was arrested for DUI after being issued a chairwoman of the Tourism and Gam- the right of Ms Ardrey. A fifth bed- ing to recreate what they’re doing. approved, including the “appointment released with a summons. summons for careless driving following ing Committee and serves on the room has been designed over the We’re looking to enhance what they’re of Bert Arifaj as accountant for the Fanwood a motor vehicle accident, at which time Transportation Committee. She was Ardrey garage, and the neighbor ob- doing.” Mountainside Board of Education,” Thursday, December 8, Paul P. he became irate and began fighting with first elected in 2001 and was re-elected jected to her closet window looking Speaking on the revised curricu- effective through June 30, 2006. The Andriopoulos, 33, of Scotch Plains was the officer issuing the summons, police arrested following a motor vehicle stop said. in 2003 and again in November of into Ms. Arbrey’s window. When it lum, Board Vice-President MaryBeth indicated salary is $50,000. Board on LaGrande Avenue and Brohm Place at According to police, Garcia-Chiribog 2005. was suggested that the window be Schaumberg added “I’m excited about member Patricia Knodel did not vote 11:47 a.m. for outstanding warrants. was traveling at a high rate of speed on The legislator served on the Union relocated, the neighbor responded she it. It can work and it can work much in favor of the appointment based on Thursday, December 8, Gregory D. Route 22 when he lost control of his County Board of Chosen Freeholders didn’t want to look at siding. better.” the salary. Boozer, 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested vehicle and went off the roadway. The for eight years. She was chairwoman The neighbor was reminded of how In other business, Dr. O’Malley In other business, the board con- following a motor vehicle stop on South vehicle struck a curb, skidded approxi- in 1997. Assemblywoman Stender the board had ruled when it was her reported that Dowling Food Services, ducted a first reading on ordinances Avenue at 11:58 p.m. for driving under mately 150 feet and came to a stop after was mayor of Fanwood from 1992- turn for a variance last summer. It was which provides food for Mountainside pertaining to travel reimbursement the influence (DUI), police said. simultaneously striking a utility pole and 1995. She had previously served as a requested the bedroom be pulled back schools, is reporting about a $6,000 and use of school facilities. Saturday, December 10, Emanuel H. a guard rail head on. borough councilwoman from 1988- above the garage, and the variance shortfall in comparison to last year. On other matters, Cathy Jakositz, Armour, 39, of Edison was arrested on Police said the driver was not wear- Terrill Road at 11:15 p.m. after a motor ing a seat belt and struck the windshield 1990. was granted. Dr. O’Malley said Dowling will mother of two Beechwood School vehicle stop revealed outstanding war- with his head and arm, which required students, voiced her concern that rants. medical attention. Police said paramed- students who need help with this Sunday, December 11, Rodney Bostic, ics were called to the scene and as year’s new math curriculum do not 52, of Plainfield was arrested following a Garcia-Chiribog was being placed in know whom to ask. Mr. Craver indi- motor vehicle stop on North Avenue and the ambulance the officer placed the cated that any parents who have Martine Avenue at 11:26 a.m., which summons for careless driving in Garcia- concerns or questions should con- revealed numerous outstanding warrants. Chiribog’s coat pocket. tact him. 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Serving The Township and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD The Borough since 1959

timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, December 15, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Douglas Hansen Recalled With Affection, Respect By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Martin Marks said he was out of his way to do anything for you Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “weary of having to deal with this again that you’d ask him to do.” The mayor SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch and again: losing a good worker and a said Mr. Hansen — who could cite, Plains Township Attorney Douglas good friend well before his time.” Speak- from memory, legal precedent and case Hansen was remembered this week ing to The Times about Mr. Hansen, law, sometimes arcane and from long for his kindness, his love of the law who was named township attorney when ago, to bolster the discussion during and his affection for the towns he township council sessions — “had a served over a 36-year-long career. great knowledge of American history Mr. Hansen died suddenly last Fri- and what the roots of the law were.” day morning at Muhlenberg Regional He called Mr. Hansen “a big part of Medical Center in Plainfield at the the legal profession not only in Scotch age of 61. He had served as township Plains and Fanwood but in Union attorney since January 2000 and also County as well.” served as municipal court judge in Mr. Hansen was a member of the Fanwood from 2002 through 2004. American Trial Lawyers Association, Flags at township buildings flew at the American Bar Association, the New half-mast this week in honor of Mr. Jersey State Bar Association and the Hansen. His wake on Monday at Memo- Union County Bar Association. He was rial Funeral Home in Fanwood was at- president of the county bar in 1989. tended by hundreds of family members, Gary Roth, a Scotch Plains-based friends, township officials and colleagues. attorney who was county bar associa- Township Prosecutor Michael Cheri Rogowsky for The Times tion president in 2002, called Mr. Blacker, who shared a law practice in BIG DAY…On January 1, 2002 Dou- Hansen “a highly competent lawyer Scotch Plains with Mr. Hansen, told glas W. Hansen was sworn in as the and a terrific human being.” He said The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times new Fanwood Municipal Court Judge that Mr. Hansen, who he knew for 25 after which he traveled to Scotch Plains, DAVID B. CORBIN for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that he would always remember “the where he was reappointed to a third, years, “always put his clients first, MERRY CHRISTMAS…Georgette Chrystal of Scotch Plains, Janell Paviolitis of Green Brook, Susan Schuman of great passion he had for the citizens one-year term as Township Attorney. and was always there to help young Fanwood and Michelle Metallo of Hillsborough of the Escape barbershop quartet harmonize Christmas songs in The Leader/ of Scotch Plains and for representing lawyers in any way he could.” Times office. The national, award-winning group is entertaining shoppers in Westfield throughout the Christmas season. the township.” Calling Mr. Hansen Mr. Marks became mayor nearly six Louis Jung, who was mayor of “an excellent lawyer,” Mr. Blacker years ago, Mayor Marks said it was Fanwood when Mr. Hansen served as said his late colleague “loved the “very hard to believe he’s gone.” municipal judge, recalled that when town and loved serving the town.” “He really loved his job. He loved he had initially talked to Mr. Hansen SPF BOE Addresses Teacher Mr. Hansen’s death came less than the law. He loved being township at- about the position in 2001, Mr. Hansen two months after the unexpected death torney and he loved being municipal had told him that becoming a judge of Police Chief Mark Zyla and sev- judge in Fanwood,” the mayor said. was a lifetime goal of his. eral months after Tax Clerk Frederica He called Mr. Hansen “an incredibly “He was so excited about being Negotiation, OK’s New Roof Strickland died at age 39. likable and lovable guy who would go named judge,” Mr. Jung told The Times. “It was great to see someone By MEGHAN GILL This is a new policy, recently school program of studies revision, so enthusiastic.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times adopted by the New Jersey Depart- including a new Introduction to Phi- Rezoning Unlikely to Impact Mr. Hansen, he said, “was always SCOTCH PLAINS —The Scotch ment of Education, and it has not losophy class that will be offered to respectful of people,” and he noted that Plains-Fanwood Board of Education been tested in New Jersey to date. juniors and seniors. he “never had any negative feedback last Thursday evening touched on “The board will continue to respect The board is also considering a Staggard Place Outcome [about Mr. Hansen’s tenure as judge].” teacher contract negotiations, the confidentiality. I have read statements SPFHS Graduation Project Pilot, a by DEBORAH MADISON already demolished the existing house Township Manager Thomas Atkins 2006-2007 budget process, curricu- in daily newspapers that misrepre- self-directed program for seniors al- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and began construction on the new called Mr. Hansen “a larger than life” lum revisions and the Scotch Plains- sent the truth.” lowing them to explore career op- FANWOOD — After hearing testi- foundation prior to knowing that a figure. “I wish I could only talk about Fanwood High School (SPFHS) She explained that starting salaries tions through internships. The dura- mony presented Monday night by conditional use variance was required. him as the head of our legal depart- Graduation Project pilot program. in the district are competitive, start- tion of the program will be from May Fanwood developer Michael Galbraith The board requested more infor- ment,” he told The Times, “but I also The board also approved engineer- ing at $43,460, with the highest paid to June and is designed for students of JMG Properties regarding his ap- mation from JMG’s engineer, Adnan considered him a real friend.” Calling ing services and a bid for the Coles teacher earning $99,192 per year un- who have completed their AP exami- plication to construct a new house on Khan, on topographical calculations Mr. Hansen “a wonderful and com- School roof replacement, which will der the current contract. nations and are looking for some- Farley Avenue, the Fanwood Plan- that would indicate storm-water, passionate guy,” Mr. Atkins, whose commence Monday, December 19. Mrs. Nelson pointed out that the thing to keep them engaged in the ning and Zoning Board of Adjust- run-off conditions. Borough Engi- association with him dates back to Board President Linda Nelson, in median total household income for final weeks of high school. “A num- ments decided to continue the appli- neer, Joseph Pryor told the board the early 1980s, said, “Doug would response to a question raised to the Fanwood and Scotch Plains is between ber of high schools are doing similar cation to next month’s meeting. and the applicant that he disagreed go out of his way to help you totally. board regarding teacher contract ne- $80,000 and $85,000, a figure that programs,” Assistant Superintendent The application sought to construct with Mr. Khan’s calculations. Mr. It was never halfway. And he also gotiations, said, “The public is not matches the salaries commanded by Dr. Margaret Hayes explained. The a house in a flood zone, which requires Pryor said that building a larger helped a lot of people quietly.” supposed to know the details. We will teachers under the current contract. board is expected to approve this pro- a conditional use variance. JMG had CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Atkins said that it would be a maintain confidentiality. It is very Board Vice President Thomas gram at the next meeting. mistake for people “to take him lightly hard to negotiate in public. The board Russo also addressed the public re- Coles School will get a new roof as a lawyer. He always would im- will continue to honor confidential- garding teacher contract negotiations. with the contract awarded to VMG Kline, Calamaras End merse himself in a case, and nobody ity, and we don’t want to put parents He said, “We started negotiations Group of Paterson in the amount of ever got less than a maximum effort.” and students in the middle.” early this time. We met with the nego- $107,540 plus alternate of $66,700. Over the past six years, Mr. Hansen She continued to explain that the tiating committee 11 times, in addi- This was the lowest bid submitted. Tenures on Borough Council — who had been retained by the board and teachers met with a media- tion to the three mediated meetings. Engineering services will be con- By ELISIA LAU ber. She thanked Mr. Kline’s family township as a special counsel in sev- tor on November 29, and felt that the We don’t get paid for our time, and tracted to ARMM Associates, Inc. in Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for sharing him with the council and eral cases prior to being appointed meeting was encouraging. we will hopefully get the job done.” lieu of Potter Architects, for $12,000. FANWOOD – The Fanwood bor- the community. township attorney — oversaw the However, Mrs. Nelson did indicate Board member Craig Nowlin also Anthony DelSordi, business admin- ough council closed the year by ex- “Government ethics is measured township’s legal efforts in a variety of that if there is not resolution through pointed out that most letters received istrator and board secretary, explained pressing thanks and bidding farewell by the sincerity and dedication of the cases including the two police officer the mediation process, then the issue from parents and citizens in the dis- that the roof should take between to council members Andrew people who serve their communities lawsuits filed and still pending against will enter into a new fact finding trict support the board and their efforts four and five weeks to complete. Calamaras and Stuart Kline at the and has been by you, Mr. Kline,” the police department, the 2001 em- phase and will eventually be a phase to obtain a fair contract. “All the letters Regarding the budget process, Mr. council’s meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Mahr said, reading a resolu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 of supercilliation. received support us, with the excep- DelSordi also encouraged members In addition to the retirement of Re- tion of congratulations. tion of one letter in opposition, which of the public, through their local PTAs, publican members Calamaras and Mr. Kline said that it had been an was submitted from a teacher who to contact the principals with budget Kline, six Webalo scouts from Den 8, honor and a privilege to serve Asw. Stender to Challenge works in another district,” he stated. allocation suggestions because “the Pack 98 attended as special guests of Fanwood. In other business, the board ap- more cooperation we have, the better the council. Each scout read the com- “During that time I’ve worked with proved changes made to the high the budget process will be.” mittee reports for a council member. three mayors, 15 members of council, Ferguson for Congress Seat Mayor Colleen Mahr honored Mr. three police chiefs, two public works By PAUL J. PEYTON tection Subcommittee, and the Over- Calamaras for his service on the coun- directors, two library directors and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sight and Investigations Subcommit- Planning Board to Resume cil from 2003-2005. She described one borough administrator, as well as SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- tee. him as a man who got the job done and countless board members and com- woman Linda Stender (D) of According to his website, Demo- was a pleasure to work with. mittee volunteers,”he said. Fanwood, State Legislative District crat Joseph Tricarico Jr., assistant Lake Avenue Hearing Mr. Calamaras, who served three “Serving on council has been per- 22, Tuesday night announced her can- commissioner of the New Jersey De- By FRED T. ROSSI environmental impact study to be con- years on council, stated his apprecia- sonally rewarding, frequently challeng- didacy to unseat Rep. Michael partment of Health and Senior ser- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ducted at the site and said the site plans tion for the job of serving his commu- ing and occasionally tiring,” he added. Ferguson (R, New Providence) for vices and a dentist by training, de- SCOTCH PLAINS — Next year, had to comply with recently issued nity and said he was particularly He told residents it is important to the Seventh U.S. Congressional Dis- clared his candidacy for Rep. the township planning board will con- storm-water management regulations. pleased to have been able to meet be involved in local politics by read- trict. Ferguson’s seat on September 19. tinue a hearing on a subdivision appli- At the hearing on Monday evening, many Fanwood citizens who he ordi- ing the papers, writing to council Asw. Stender, who has served in Asw. Stender stated in her press cation on Lake Avenue that has raised revised plans were presented address- narily would not have met. He thanked members, attending meetings and un- the General Assembly since 2002, is release that she filed paperwork Tues- concerns from residents and some ing storm-water management compli- Eleanor McGovern, borough clerk and derstanding the issues. Both Mr. vice chairwoman of the Tourism and day with the Federal Election Com- board members who are concerned ance, a wider buffer area for the brook administrator, for her dedication and Calamaras and Mr. Kline received Gaming Committee and serves on the mission to meet the requirements of a about the suitability of building three and the results of soil testing. But board help as a councilman. framed plaques with the borough seal Transportation Committee. She was candidate for the House of Represen- new homes on a property that is tra- engineer Thomas Quinn said there were A resolution read by Mayor Mahr from the council. first elected in 2001 tatives. versed by a brook. still some engineering issues needing described Councilman Calamaras as Resident Michael D’Antuono in- and was reelected in “This is the first Northeast Developers Inc. is seek- to be addressed, and questioned the “quiet and unassuming.” The coun- quired about the newly formed Sta- 2003 and again in No- step in preparation of ing to subdivide the property at 1925 suitability for development of the rear cilman said, “three years is a short tion Square LLC, which has replaced vember of 2005. a formal announce- Lake Avenue into three new lots, with lot, which is closest to the brook. Board time or a long time, and in this case it the prior Landmark LLC in develop- The legislator ment of my candi- two homes fronting on Lake Avenue planner Mary Moody agreed. has been both.” ing the Dean Oil Site. In light of served on the Union dacy,” Mrs. Stender and the third situated behind them. A handful of neighborhood residents Mayor Mahr subsequently honored former LLC partner Raj Mukerji, who County Board of Cho- said. “I look forward The brook that cuts through the rect- spoke about the application, reiterat- Mr. Kline, a nine-year council mem- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 sen Freeholders for to discussing the angular-shaped property results in sig- ing their concerns about the effects of eight years. She was wide array of issues nificant wetlands at the rear of the development on the wetlands area, chairwoman in 1997. that effect the lives property. At a hearing in May, the which is populated with various spe- Asw. Stender was of the people of the developers presented several possible cies of animals and birds. Several said mayor of Fanwood 7th Congressional site plans, including one calling for a the subdivision would be “out of char- from 1992-1995. She District.” cul-de-sac to be created for access to acter for the neighborhood,” with one had previously served “Issues such as ac- the rear property and another calling saying such a move would “set a bad as a borough council- cess to affordable for a flag lot-type property at the rear. precedent for the neighborhood.” woman from 1988- Linda Stender health care, providing Neighboring properties on Lake Northeast’s representatives will sub- 1990. a quality education for Avenue, which are also cut in half by mit revised site plans in time for the Mr. Ferguson defeated another our children, improving our economy, the brook, are similarly shaped. Sev- board’s February 13, 2006 meeting. former Fanwood mayor, Maryanne creating jobs, homeland security and eral neighbors in May had spoken in In other business, the board ap- Connelly, in 2000 when he was first preparedness are the issues that face opposition to the application, mainly proved a subdivision application for elected to Congress. Reelected in the average person in New Jersey citing the effects of flooding from the John DeRose, who will divide the 2002 and 2004, he is seeking his each and every day.” brook on the proposed rear house. property at 839 Jerusalem Road into fourth term. A lifelong resident of Fanwood Board members also asked for an CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 He currently serves as vice chair- and Scotch Plains, Asw. Stender man of the Health Subcommittee and and her husband Richard have lived PAGE INDEX Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is a member of the Telecommunica- in Fanwood for 28 years and have Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 11 Real Estate .... 13-18 PROTECTING THE BOOKS...Workers are busy this week putting a new roof on Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 19 the Scotch Plains Public Library – implementing much needed improvements tions and Internet Subcommittee, the three children - Caroline, Niel and recently approved by the township council. Commerce, Trade and Consumer Pro- Tyler. Community ... 6-8, 10 Sports ...... 13-17 A&E ...... 20-21 Page 12 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Planning Bd. Council OK’s Heather Glen POLICE BLOTTER Discusses Zoning Tax Plan, Remembers Hansen By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Martin Marks called it “one Westfield vehicles were disturbed by the owner be- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of the best land-use decisions this Friday, December 9, Salvador Hirujo, fore headquarters was notified. house would increase impervious a residential neighborhood. Neigh- SCOTCH PLAINS — On Tues- government has made in many years.” 27, of Jersey City was arrested at Westfield Friday, December 9, David M. Brown, police headquarters on an outstanding 37, of Fanwood was arrested after a motor coverage necessitating larger boring residents wrote a letter in Oc- day, the township council approved In other business, the council ap- Westfield traffic warrant for $135 and a vehicle stop on Route 22 West for suspi- stormwater seepage pits. tober to the planning board request- an ordinance granting what Council- proved an ordinance increasing fees criminal warrant from Jersey City for cion of involvement in a hit-and-run acci- Several residents expressed their ing that these lots be rezoned from man Frank Rossi called a “very mod- for demolition permits. Council- $1,342. Hirujo posted bail on the Westfield dent. A computer check revealed outstand- concerns about the application due to light industrial to residential due to est” property-tax abatement to woman Paulette Coronato said the warrant and was turned over to the Jersey ing warrants out of Newark. standing water problems in their the surrounding residential character homeowners in the Heather Glen age- change was necessary “in light of all City Police Department. Saturday, December 10, Juan flood-prone neighborhood. After dis- of the neighborhood. restricted housing development be- the building going on” in Scotch Friday, December 9, a Pearl Street resi- Rosarioespinal, 24, of Perth Amboy was cussing the flood-zone topography of T&M Associates was commis- ing built off Jerusalem Road. The Plains, including tear-downs of dent reported that someone had unlawfully arrested and charged with possession of a the property, the board decided that sioned by the Planning Board to con- approval followed defenses of the tax houses. She said the township build- used his ATM account number to purchase stolen motor vehicle and possession of the applicant needed to present more duct a study of the lot and concluded plan at the council’s two previous ing department felt the fee increase a Mobile cellular text plan based in En- burglary tools (two screwdrivers). Accord- gland. The account has since been closed. ing to police, the suspect attempted to details regarding the storm-water that such a zoning change from light meetings, when several residents was needed to keep up with the vari- Saturday, December 10, Frederick Coo- elude officers on Route 22 by driving on management plan and landscaping. industrial to residential was appro- questioned the fairness of the abate- ous administrative costs associated per, Jr., 18, of Westfield was arrested on the shoulder but was forced to stop due to The hearing will be continued to a priate. After hearing the report, sev- ment for those owning homes in the with a building’s demolition. Cacciola Place and charged with possession traffic caused by a Union Police Depart- special meeting prior to the regular eral board members added their rec- 53-unit development. The new fees will be $1,000 for a of less than 50 grams of suspected marijuana ment ongoing accident investigation that meeting on January 17 at 7:30 p.m. ommendations to send to council, At Tuesday’s council meeting, one- and two-family structure, $1,500 and possession of alcohol underage. He was was being conducted. Numerous Union A use variance application for 28 agreeing with the report’s findings. Councilman Rossi reviewed the his- for any non-residential structure and released on his own recognizance with sum- police officers at the scene were able to and 36 Staggard Place submitted by Several board members also advised tory of the 11-acre site and the efforts $100 for any other type of residential monses pending a court date. arrest the suspect without further incident. Primavera Parkview will be heard at the council to judiciously consider the by the township government over the demolition — such as an oil tank, Sunday, December 11, Andrew Sunday, December 11, Jason Madrey, December’s regular meeting. The rights of the property owners when past 18 years to fund a suitable use for swimming pool, shed or deck removal. Bremner, 18, of Cranford was arrested at 20, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged South Avenue and Tuttle Parkway and with driving with a suspended license fol- developer is seeking approval to con- making their decision. The council is the property, which was declared an At the beginning of its meeting, the charged with possession of less than 50 lowing a stop for speeding on Route 22. struct 19 townhouses on 1.1 acres in reviewing that report and the resident’s “area in need of redevelopment” in council paid tribute to Township At- grams of suspected marijuana and under- Sunday, December 11, a Partridge Run request for a zoning change. 1997. That designation allows the torney Douglas Hansen, who died age possession of alcohol. Bremner was resident reported being the victim of theft. However, it is unlikely that the municipal government to have greater unexpectedly last Friday. Mayor released on his own recognizance pending The victim told police that an individual council will have time to implement a control over how such a property Marks called Mr. Hansen’s death “a a court date. entered his vehicle, which was parked in Hansen zoning change soon enough to affect might be developed. He said the an- terrible loss” of someone who was “a Scotch Plains his driveway and unlocked, and strewed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the outcome of the Primavera appli- nual property-tax levy on the homes, dear friend to us and to many others” Monday, December 5, a business owner Christmas cards that were to be mailed bezzlement of township funds by cation, planning-board attorney Jo- now valued at about $650,000 each, and who was “an integral member of on Route 22 reported being the victim of around the vehicle. According to police, a former finance director William seph Galfy, Jr. told The Scotch Plains- would be about $13,000, versus this organization.” theft. The owner stated that unknown per- waist bag belonging to the victim was sons broke open the coin-operated air ma- found in a neighbor’s yard with the items Polidore and the resolution of the Fanwood Times. $14,000 for a similarly valued home The mayor said that consideration chine and took approximately $200 in coins. contained in the bag thrown about the yard. Club Malibu liquor license. A major, preliminary and final site elsewhere in Scotch Plains. had been given to canceling Tuesday’s Wednesday, December 7, a resident of Police said another vehicle in the neigh- Calling him “the captain of the plan for the Goddard School at 314, The apportionment of taxes on the meeting, which took place on the day Black Birch reported being the victim of borhood was entered in the same manner. ship,” Mr. Atkins said Mr. Hansen’s 324 and 328 South Avenue will be land portion of the tax bill will remain of Mr. Hansen’s memorial service. theft. The victim stated that several credit Sunday, December 11, a Grouse Lane “very active role” in so many areas considered at the December 21 meet- the same, with about 64 percent allo- After conferring with Township Man- cards were taken from his briefcase. The resident reported that unknown suspects would make him “impossible to re- ing. The board discussed whether they cated for education and the remainder ager Thomas Atkins, they decided stolen cards were used at several locations. entered his vehicle while it was parked in place totally in that regard.” would vote on both the preliminary split about evenly between the town- that with the scheduled vote on the Police said there are no suspects at this time. his driveway. According to police, the Mr. Hansen’s wake was followed and final site plans, or only on the ship and county governments. Taxes Heather Glen tax ordinance — which Wednesday, December 7, a resident of trunk was left ajar and items were strewn by a memorial service on Tuesday preliminary site plan, which would on improvements to the land, i.e., the Mr. Hansen had “put his heart and Route 22 reported being the victim of theft. about the vehicle. The victim reported The victim stated that approximately nothing missing at the time. Police said morning at Crescent Avenue Presby- depend on the complexity of the appli- house itself, would be earmarked soul into over many years,” the mayor $1,300 in cash was taken from his room. there was no sign of forced entry. Prints terian Church in Plainfield. He is cation. A bulk variance for 140 Helen mostly to the township government. said — “had we not proceeded with Police reported that there was no sign of from the vehicle are being processed. survived by his wife, Toni; his former Street, an application carried over from That, Mr. Rossi said, will result in an this, he would be quite upset.” forced entry. Sunday, December 11, Gabriel H. wife, Marcia Lee Hansen; a daughter, November 30, will also be heard. additional $50 million being added to Councilman Rossi said Mr. Hansen Saturday, December 10, a resident of Garcia-Chiribog, 19, of Jersey City was Kirsten Merashoff; two sons, Dou- The board discussed final changes to township coffers in the next 30 years. “had an unbelievable love and pas- Mountain Avenue reported that his motor arrested for DUI after being issued a sum- glas W. Hansen, Jr. and Erik Hansen; be made to the borough’s conditional He called the abatement plan, which sion for this community and the work vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was parked mons for careless driving following a motor two stepchildren; four grandchildren; and prohibited uses ordinance. Mr. capped several years of negotiations he did for this community,” adding in front of his house at the time it was vehicle accident, at which time he became and his golden retriever, Max. Galfy instructed board members to re- with Heather Glen at Scotch Plains that “as a lawyer, he had the utmost stolen. The vehicle was later recovered irate and began fighting with the officer Mr. Atkins told The Times on Mon- strict their email comments to correc- Urban Renewal LLC, the project’s integrity. It was an absolute privilege and the driver was arrested by the Union issuing the summons, police said. Police Department. According to police, Garcia-Chiribog day that one of the bonds he had with tions and not to make other comments developer, “a very low cost for the to work with him, but an even greater Saturday, December 10, Vincent K. was traveling at a high speed on Route 22 Mr. Hansen was their love of dogs, to avoid violating the Open Public tremendous benefit this community privilege to know him.” Pettit, 3rd, 20, of Cranford was arrested when he lost control of his vehicle and recalling that when his own dog had Meetings Act. The board will discuss will receive.” Councilwoman Coronato said it had and charged with possession of marijuana went off the roadway. The vehicle struck a surgery recently, Mr. Hansen phoned these final changes at the next meeting. been “a difficult past few days for the after being stopped for a motor vehicle curb, skidded approximately 150 feet and him several times during the week, The board reviewed how to change Scotch Plains family in the Munici- violation on Route 22. Pettit was released came to a stop after simultaneously strik- not to discuss township business, but their rules in order to avoid an appli- pal Building.” She said the hardest with a summons. ing a utility pole and a guard rail head on. to check on the dog’s recovery. cation being withdrawn after hours of part for her was coming to the meet- Fanwood Police said he was not wearing a seat “That was Doug,” Mr. Atkins said. testimony and discussions. An appli- ing on Tuesday night and convening Thursday, December 8, Paul P. belt and struck the windshield with his cation was abruptly withdrawn in beforehand with her colleagues to Andriopoulos, 33, of Scotch Plains was head and arm, requiring medical attention. arrested following a motor vehicle stop on Paramedics were called to the scene and as November, after it became apparent review the agenda. LaGrande Avenue and Brohm Place at Garcia-Chiribog was being placed in the SP Planning to the applicant that the board was “Walking in and seeing that chair 11:47 a.m. for outstanding warrants. ambulance, the officer placed the sum- likely to deny the application. This empty — that’s when it hit home.” Thursday, December 8, Gregory D. mons in Garcia-Chiribog’s coat pocket. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 withdrawal, without prejudice, per- Mr. Hansen, she concluded, was “ir- Boozer, 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested Police said the suspect then reportedly two lots, raze an existing home and mits the applicant to re-apply in the replaceable not only for his knowl- following a motor vehicle stop on South spit in the officer’s face and tried to break build two new homes. Due to the future, after having the benefit of edge and good work, but for the won- Avenue at 11:58 p.m. for driving under the out of the backboard paramedics had him parallelogram shape of the lot, which hearing the board’s objections. In or- derful, caring magnanimous person influence (DUI), police said. strapped to, threatening to kill the officer. is situated across from the Scotch der to avoid this type of withdrawal, that he was.” Saturday, December 10, Emanuel H. At this time the officer reportedly attempted Hills Country Club, a number of lot the board discussed changing their Mr. Atkins, who spoke at Tuesday’s Armour, 39, of Edison was arrested on to place him under arrest. Police said he width, side yard and lot area vari- STATE LEADERSHIP... Assembly- Terrill Road at 11:15 p.m. after a motor attempted to resist arrest by swinging and rules to prohibit withdrawals after man Jon Bramnick (LD-21), an attor- memorial service, said Mr. Hansen vehicle stop revealed outstanding warrants. kicking his arms, causing the blood from ances were sought. The board ap- deliberations begin. ney with office in Scotch Plains and a had “such a great heart and a great Sunday, December 11, Rodney Bostic, his injuries to cover the officer. proved the application by an 8-1 mar- The next regular meeting of the Westfield resident has been named As- soul,” and “part of the heart of the 52, of Plainfield was arrested following a According to police, pepper spray had to gin, with Mike Michalisin voting no board will be held on Wednesday, sembly Assistant Minority Whip for town has been taken from us.” motor vehicle stop on North Avenue and be used to control the suspect, who was then because he favored a single home on December 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coun- 2006 by state Republicans. In other business, the council Martine Avenue at 11:26 a.m., which re- handcuffed to the stretcher and placed un- the property. cil Chambers. awarded a three-year contract, with vealed numerous outstanding warrants. der arrest. Police said because of the sever- an option for a fourth and fifth year, Mountainside ity of the accident and the suspect’s behav- for curbside recycling to Great North- Thursday, December 8, a Summit Road ior, he was ordered to take a blood test, ern Recycling. It also approved a two- resident reported being the victim of theft. which revealed that he had been drinking. The victim reported that three unlocked He was also issued a summons for bodily year contract for Caffrey Tree Ser- vehicles parked in her driveway were rum- fluids and failure to wear a seat belt. He is vice for shade-tree work over the maged through and items were taken from being held on $5,000 bail, police said. coming two years. The council also all three vehicles. passed a resolution congratulating Stolen from the vehicles were the insur- Thomas Ruggieri on having achieved ance and registration cards, $10 worth of the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy quarters, a large battery-pack charger and several CDs. 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Page 2 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Corzine’s Statement on Estrada Defends Comments Congressman BobMenendez Made On Fed Energy Policy TRENTON – Governor-elect Jon and testified against him in federal By PAUL J. PEYTON Corzine wrote, “In making this de- court. When his life was threatened Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Elizabeth on May 10, 2003. Edward’s cision I was blessed to have several for taking a stand, he put on a bul- ELIZABETH – Union County mother, Yolanda Padilla, filed the qualified individuals to choose letproof vest and continued his fight. Freeholder Angel Estrada last week wrongful death suit against the county. from. The voters have “Congressman defended his comments against the The board agreed to increase the given me the responsibil- Menendez’s record as a Bush Administration’s energy policy. legal fees paid to Palumbo & Renaud ity to make tough deci- legislator shows that he The comments were issued in a press of Cranford by $5,000 for a new total sions – I have made a deci- has delivered on the is- release on the county’s new home of $15,000 to represent a county em- sion that I believe is the sues that matter to New heating program. ployee in the lawsuit. right one. Jerseyans. I know that he At the board’s December 8 meet- In another case, the board agreed to “The symbolism of the will fight for the same ing, Garwood resident Bruce Pater- pay the firm of Garrubbo, Capese, American promise meets things I fought for in the son said he did not feel it was appro- D’Arcangelo, Millman and Smith of reality in the person, ca- Senate: quality education; priate for freeholders to politicize the Westfield an additional $5,000 for a reer and service of Con- homeland security; equal LIGHTING THE WAY…Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotarians Karin Dreixler, program. The “Warm Homes” pro- total contract of $60,000 to represent gressman Menendez. He’s opportunity; a cleaner en- center, and Neil Schembre help a Fanwood resident with her purchase of gram, in cooperation with Proceed, the county in an employment dis- luminary kits to be used on Christmas Eve. The luminary sales will continue on crimination case brought by Maria a fierce and articulate ad- Jon Corzine vironment; and standing an Elizabeth-based social services Saturdays, December 17 and 24, and Sunday, December 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. agency, allows a maximum of $300 to Todaro of Westfield. vocate for New Jersey’s up to the Bush Adminis- at the Fanwood Municipal Garage. needs and is committed to tration on the War in Iraq. be paid directly to the homeowner’s Ms. Todaro was awarded $378,000 a progressive and responsible view “He has proven that a humble or renter’s utility provider from No- by a jury last January. She sued when of the role of government in our beginning doesn’t have to be a bar- Stender’s Office Serves As vember 1, 2005 through April 30, the son of a former Union Township society. rier to success. His life is a testa- 2006. mayor was awarded the superinten- “He has the courage and convic- ment to the power of the American In a release put out by the county dent of weights and measures posi- tion to stand up for what is right. He Dream and the promise that if we FoodBank Drop-Off Site and published by The Westfield Leader tion with the county. left the corrupt administration of a create opportunity for those willing SCOTCH PLAINS — Asw. Linda groceries to charities, soup kitchens, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ms. Todaro, a Republican, was as- man he had once called his mentor to work hard, anything is possible.” Stender is urging all residents to join and thousands of food pantries Times on November 24, Freeholder sistant superintendent and believes the fight against hunger by donating throughout the state. Estrada said the county program be- she was better qualified than Michael non-perishable foods to the Commu- To learn more about the CFB, please came necessary due to the “disas- Florio who got the job. Mr. Florio is Munoz Comments on Choice nity FoodBank of New Jersey (CFB). visit www.njfoodbank.org. trous energy policies of the Bush the son of former Union Township “Due to New Jersey’s high cost of Administration” causing an “up- Mayor Joseph Florio, a Democrat. living, 1.7 million residents are con- Rotary Club Sets Dates swing” in energy costs this winter. Ms. Todaro settled her lawsuit for Of Menendez for Senate sidered poor and at risk of hunger, Mr. Paterson said he felt the county $300,000 after the county appealed SUMMIT — Assemblyman Eric who define honesty and integrity, many of them children,” said Asw. For Sale of Luminaries press release “became a campaign the jury’s verdict. Munoz (LD-21), who is the high- not self-interest. Stender. “Private and corporate do- FANWOOD – The Fanwood-Scotch release.” He said freeholders should The board approved a $129,219 est-ranking Republican Hispanic “The Hispanic community is a nations allow the CFB to meet the Plains Rotary Club will continue to not be making personal critiques of amendment to the contract of Joseph elected official in New group of honest, intelli- growing needs of this community. hold its luminary sales on Saturdays, federal programs. Jingoli & Son, Inc., of Lawrenceville Jersey, issued the follow- gent and hard working Donating non-perishable food items December 17 and 24, and Sunday, Freeholder Estrada stood by his for the $4.6 million expansion of the ing statement: people who want to live from your pantry to our drop-off site December 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. remarks, adding it was important for Trailside Nature and Science Center “Rather than choosing the American dream and will help provide less fortunate resi- The sales will take place at the county residents to know why it was in Mountainside. Construction has a Senator who will best choose leaders who will dents in our community with nutri- Fanwood Municipal Garage, located necessary for the creation of a county been completed and exhibits will be represent New Jersey, it fight for lower taxes, bet- tious meals for the holidays.” opposite the Fanwood Memorial Li- home-heating initiative. He said the next placed in the museum. is obvious that Jon ter education for their Non-perishable items such as pea- brary on North Avenue. county has received 3,000 requests During the public portion of the Corzine has chosen Bob children and improving nut butter, canned meats, jellies, and The charge will be the same as last for applications for the program, 1,200 meeting Mr. Paterson questioned the Menendez based solely the economy. Mr. soups may be dropped off at Asw. year: 40 cents for each entire candle completed forms of which have been installation of water utility service at on political opportunity Menendez does not rep- Stender’s office, located at 1801 East kit. All proceeds from the sale will returned. the Deserted Village of Feltville in and perception. resent these values – and Second Street in Scotch Plains, Mon- benefit charities supported by the Freeholder Dan Sullivan said he the Watchung Reservation. Free- “The people I represent Eric Munoz they will not blindly fol- day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club. would be happy to listen to anybody holder Deborah Scanlon said water want a leader who will low a leader based solely p.m. Financial contributions may be The luminary tradition was initi- “who can tell me what this country’s service is needed in order for the put partisan interest and personal on ethnicity. made payable to The CFB and mailed ated in Fanwood 40 years ago with policy is on energy.” county to install toilets for visitors. ambition aside and make the tough “There is a clear choice of the to Asw. Stender, attn: Community the candle lighting beginning at 6 On another matter, Freeholder The board voted to hire the New decisions that are right for the people New Jersey voters. Do they want a Food Drive, 1801 East Second St., p.m. on Christmas Eve. In the event Adrian Mapp said the board should Jersey American Water Company of of our state. Bob Menendez has career political boss or a person Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. of rain, the candles will be lit the sponsor a resolution calling for the Short Hills at a cost of $640,250 for proven time and again that his only who truly idealizes public service, All donations will be taken to the following evening. For additional in- immediate withdrawal of U.S. armed the project. Feltville, included as part interest is the ambitions of himself honesty and inclusion? The people CFB, located in Hillside. The food formation, please call Neil Schembre forces from Iraq. of the county’s parks system, was a and his cronies. We need leaders of New Jersey deserve better.” bank is one of the largest providers of at (908) 889-9500. “This president just doesn’t have a thriving mill town in the mid-1800s. plan to win the war,” he said, noting The board voted to support a Scotch that the war may not be winnable. Plains ordinance for a dedicated left During the business portion of turn lane in the westbound direction Thursday’s meeting, the board voted at the entrance to the Union County to increase legal fees by a total of Vocational-Technical School. $45,000 for nine lawsuits the county The township was also given per- is involved in. Among those is the mission by the county to hang a ban- Estate of Edward Sinclair vs. Union ner across Park Avenue at Front Street County. Edward Sinclair, 17, report- through Saturday, December 24 to edly hanged himself while being held advertise the Scotch Plains-Fanwood at the Union County Detention in Rotary’s annual luminary sale. Dr. Elkins Recognized by State Gerontologists AREA — Dr. Michele B. Elkins of Philadelphia Center, Dr. Elkins Berkeley Heights has been presented helped create a geriatrics fellow- with the Society On Aging of New ship program. From 1983-1984, Dr. Jersey Gerontologist of the Year, Dis- Elkins conducted research on the tinguished Service Award. The award modification of exercise capacity was society’s annual meeting and con- in the elderly with funding from ference entitled, “Strategies of Ag- the National Institute on Aging. ing: Mind, Body & Soul.” She has given numerous lectures Dr. Michele Akins has served the on geriatrics through the years. Dr. geriatric population for over 25 years. Elkins belongs to the American She is board certified in Internal Geriatrics Association, Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Elkins, Gerontological Society of America, most recently, worked as the Medical and the American Medical Direc- Director of the Long Term Care Divi- tors Association. Dr. Elkins is a sion for the Saint Barnabas Health board member of the New Jersey Care System. She also served as the Medical Directors Association, as Medical Director at the Ashbrook well as the New Jersey Long Term Nursing Home in Scotch Plains. As Care Leaders Coalition. Division Chief of Geriatrics at Over- The Gerontologist of the Year for look Hospital in Summit, Dr. Elkins Distinguished Service award is pre- created and implemented geriatric sented annually to a New Jersey pro- assessment programs and conducted fessional who has demonstrated out- geriatric rounding throughout nurs- standing leadership on behalf of older ing units. She is a member of the persons either as a practitioner, edu- Ombudsman’s Ethics Advisory Com- cator or administrator. mittee and the North Central Ethics The Society On Aging of New Jer- Alliance (NCEA). sey is a state organization dedicated As an attending physician at the to providing a home for all profes- sionals who serve the older adult com- munity. SANJ has been serving pro- fessionals since 1971. P.B.A.’s Toy Drive Ongoing Until Dec. 19 SCOTCH PLAINS – The mem- bers of the Scotch Plains Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local No. 87 will continue their 11th Annual “Toys For Tots” toy drive through Monday, December 19. New toys and games are needed for SERVICE AWARD…Society On Ag- the drive. All donations may be ing of New Jersey Gerontologist of the dropped off in a special barrel located Year Distinguished Service Award win- ner (center) Dr. Michele Elkins with in the lobby of the Scotch Plains (left) Serena Collado, President SANJ Police Department, 430 Park Avenue. and New Jersey’s Commissioner of For further information, please call Health, Dr. Fred Jacobs. (908) 322-7100. OWEN BRAND Your Home-Town MORTGAGE BANKER

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Reader Questions the Fear of DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Mentioning Christmas Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association On December 4, the Union County and carols are not allowed during the with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Board of Freeholders hosted the arrival of holiday show, formerly the Christmas The others are made up. Are you sharp Santa Claus at the Watchung Stables and pageant. 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Soe – A large wooden vessel for Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo of the 10 federal holidays in school. this month should be called what they are holding water COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Public school leaders have led the — a Christmas tree! 2. Antephialtic – Preventing nightmare Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly charge to eliminate Christmas from pub- Tom Madaras 3. Tharos – A small American butterfly EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS lic dialogue. The Christmas vacation is Westfield having orange wings spotted with black Ben Corbin now a holiday break. Christmas music and white 4. Messet – A dog SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES Yes Westfield, There Is a Santa Claus VANGLO One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 1. A traveler; a wayfarer 2. A ghost in Shakespeare’s MacBeth Right Here in Our Town 3. A type of orange Last week, after trying to assemble and pointed I was and said, “let me look in the 4. The West Indian name for sesame keep together some very old “O” gauge basement and see what I can find.” In ten DICASTERY Rejection of Cooper Road Home train track that belonged to my wife, I minutes or so, he came up smiling with a 1. In ancient Athens, a court of justice spent several days looking for clips that small bag of clips that he said were as old 2. The process of ornamenting plain would keep them from separating. I wanted as my track – and with a Merry Christmas, glass with transparent pictures to surprise my wife and grandchildren handed me the bag and refused any pay- 3. A narration; a recital of facts Shows Power of Grassroots with some pre-war trains that have been in ment for the clips or his time. 4. The use of two languages our basement for many years. However, I In my 45 years living in Westfield, I VANSIRE Who says you can’t fight City Hall? Twice in the seeking to squeeze yet another home in a most soon found out that clips from that era have watched all but a couple of locally 1. A Dutch father past year we’ve seen stellar examples of citizens inappropriate spot—a property whose size was more don’t exist anymore, except perhaps from owned stores remain that give that small 2. A small, weasel-like animal of Mada- ebay. hometown feeling. gascar banding together to protest what they believe to be than 15 percent smaller than zoning requirements for My last stop was at Barron’s Drug Thank you Barrons for being one of 3. A comon domestic pigeon, with an an ill-conceived idea — and triumphing in the end. that area. Their comments before the December 1 Store since they have a Lionel train sec- them and giving me an old-fashioned inflated breast Last year, it was WeCare (Westfielders Concerned vote showed that board members do care about the tion, but they too didn’t have any clips for Christmas spirit. 4. A confidence man; swindler About Responsible Redevelopment) that led the character of neighborhoods and that local zoning my old “O” gauge track. Finally, a good- Frank Nelson RAPPAREE charge against the Westfield parking deck referen- laws do matter. looking gentleman whose name is Greg Westfield 1. A French swordsman came to my rescue. He saw how disap- 2. The victim of a sexual assault dum that was soundly defeated at the polls in No- The question now for township officials is, what 3. A plunderer or robber vember 2004. And earlier this month, it was the Save do they do with a piece of property that’s zoned for 4. A large bowl in which fat is burned The Island group in Scotch Plains that won their own residential development but has been deemed un- Whatever Happened to ‘Gracious In by means of a wick yearlong battle to prevent a large house from being suitable for development? Half of the two-acre Coo- built on one half of the wooded island on Cooper per Road island is owned by the township, which Victory, Gracious In Defeat?’ Trustee Is Proud of Road. earlier this year designated it as a conservation zone, Following the election on November 8, was again certified the winner. Tom Bigosinski was certified the winner Now, the Westfield Republican Party Westfield United Way The group behind the Cooper Road effort was thus putting it off-limits to development of any kind. by the Board of Elections. The election is planning to go to court in an effort to Westfield United Way (WUW) is the made up mostly of neighborhood residents who The proposed house was to be located on the other was close and a recount was conducted - as invalidate selected Westfield voters. I largest single fund-raiser in Westfield viewed the proposed home as a further threat to half of the island, which is currently owned by it should have been in a close race. hope the Westfield Republican Party will that supports our fellow citizens. I joined traffic safety along an already dangerous and wind- AT&T. The small building the utility has maintained However, in an effort reminiscent of reconsider this ill-conceived lawsuit that the WUW Board ten years ago because I Florida and the 2000 Presidential elec- sends the wrong message to Westfield’s witnessed the impact the programs, which ing section of Cooper Road. And perhaps more there for years is no longer needed by AT&T, thus the tion, nearly a dozen Westfield Republi- voters and their families. Whatever hap- it supports, have on my neighbors. While importantly, they saw the home as destroying what reason for their attempt to sell the property. can Party officials and loyalists who par- pened to “gracious in victory, gracious in the slogan “2 out of every 3 Wesfielders one resident called “an asset to our entire neighbor- Township officials earlier this year expressed little ticipated in the recount poured over each defeat”? are helped” may seem an unlikely possi- hood.” Most of our area is pretty well built up, and enthusiasm for possibly buying the property and and every absentee ballot looking for the Ken Rotter, Chairman bility in an affluent town such as ours, anything that can be done should be done to preserve turning the entire island into a conservation zone, proverbial “hanging chad.” Yet the result Westfield Democratic Committee when you analyze the family of agencies remained the same and Tom Bigosinski whose programs are made possible by the what little open space remains in our towns. The saying that open space trust funds probably weren’t WUW, you realize the validity. Cooper Road island is one of those pieces of open available. We’d urge them to take another look at this Consider your neighbors with children space that should remain in its pristine state. option. On the other hand, we can safely surmise that Freeholders Job Performance Less in Girl or Boy Scouts, your shut-in neigh- The Save The Island group deserves great credit this piece of property is not exactly a jewel in bor who has a hot meal delivered, seniors for all of their efforts over the course of the past year. AT&T’s crown or one whose disposition will make Than Stellar, Undeserving of Raise who are transported on the van made Union County Freeholders Dan Sullivan appeared to be almost apolo- possible by WUW funding, parents able Their enthusiasm never lagged, even as the hearings or break the telephone giant. Might they consider Sullivan and Deborah Scanlon appear to getic when talking about county-owned to use affordable child care, your neigh- dragged on throughout 2005. They held two rallies either donating the property to the township or, at be a bit miffed that they have been pushed vehicles, which some employees, includ- bor with a disability who needs a health- on the island, took out ads in local newspapers, least, selling it a very cut rate? to give up their taxpayer supplied SUVs. ing himself, were in possession of 24/7. care worker, your friend across the street Their Scarlet O’Hara mindset of “tomor- He said he would be turning in his who has a child with cerebral palsy or wrote letters to the editor, created a website to keep While these questions are discussed and hopefully programs in youth leadership develop- people informed, raised funds to hire an attorney and resolved in the coming months, it is worthwhile to row is another day” appears to have kicked county-owned SUV supposedly because in and along with their trusty sidekick, during these difficult economic times, it ment. The list of programs for our 20 expert witnesses and, most vital to their cause, keep in mind the grassroots efforts of residents who County Manager George Devaney, have was just not good policy to expect taxpay- member agencies goes on and on. It takes showed up in full force at each of this year’s five cared enough to not only organize but also maintain managed to come up with the perfect ers to finance the use/operation/gas and a collection of funding for any agency to hearings on the matter. the level of energy and commitment necessary over we’ll get even plan of corrective action. insurance of vehicles for workers whose survive, and WUW dollars are critical to Thankfully, the township zoning board of adjust- the long run to emerge victorious in the end. The Not wanting to be left out of the fun and county job duties did not demand they be the budgets of our agencies. since no one or two freeholders can act on mobile around the clock. But wait, a nice I am proud to be a trustee, and I am ment agreed with these residents and had the cour- Cooper Road island decision was not just a victory their own, the “gang of nine” are prepar- raise would certainly help defray the costs proud of what WUW does for our commu- age not to bend to the will of yet another developer for that neighborhood but for the township as well. ing to vote themselves and George a nice of securing a vehicle of his own to com- nity. I hope all Westfielders will pitch in to fat pay increase taking effect after Janu- mute daily to his state job in Trenton. help support this worthy organization. ary 1, 2006. Freeholder Nancy Ward, reelected this Mary Brautigam, Past President Westfield Town Leaders Seem to Already the fifth-highest-paid free- past November, was asked at the free- Westfield United Way Trustee More Letters holder board in the state, they will be holder debates how much a freeholder on Page 8 boosting their salaries, for their part-time earns. She responded that she didn’t know Believe That No One Is Watching jobs, by 5.3 percent, and the county because she had “direct deposit.” It is a DWC Was Helpful The seemingly endless string of stories what they do matters, and that how they manager’s salary by 5 percent. Obviously pretty good bet that she will approve an about the conduct of Westfield’s public do it does as well. It is time that they What Message Is WF all of us would love to be able to control increase to her pay since she doesn’t To Business Owner servants needs to be discussed. respect their office and the citizens they our salaries and those of our friends and know what the numbers are anyway. To I’ve recently read some bad press about From the questionable behavior of the serve — ending childish behavior and GOP Sending To Kids? relatives; however, that is surely not the think, this woman participates in spend- the Downtown Westfield Corporation former police chief and his possible abuse acting in the best possible manner. People I think the Westfield Republican Party case of the average county resident. And ing over $1 million a day. (DWC), and I thought I needed to chime of power to the childish emails of a cur- are watching. should think hard about the signal they it is highly improbable that the average County Manager George Devaney, in with my experience. rent councilman, Westfield’s leaders seem Michael Snizek are sending—particularly to our chil- resident received an increase of this size Senator Ray Lesniak’s nephew, should The DWC has been the most helpful, to believe that no one is watching or Westfield dren—in legally challenging Tom from their employer this past year. be subjected to a performance review by professional organization that I have en- seems to care what they do. Bigosinski’s victory in ward four. We Freeholder Vice Chairman Al an independent entity before he is given countered in Westfield. I own a small Public servants represent the citizens teach our kids on the soccer field and in Mirabella, in a Star Ledger article, related raise to his already six-figure compensa- business in town, and Sherry Cronin, the of the community for whom they serve. Mr. Leuthold Should the classroom to win gracefully (as Tom that they were compensating for the ris- tion package. One has to assume that executive director of the DWC, was an From the way they answer the phone to has) and to lose gracefully as well. It is an ing cost of living. Well, perhaps Mr. keeping spending in check would be one amazing resource for me during the first how they address incompetence and abuse Bow Out Gracefully important thing to learn because we enter Mirabella, if you didn’t raise the county of his job duties and with that in mind he two years I was in business. She and her of power, we should demand and expect The Republican Party (in Westfield) into contests, matches, games and races taxes almost 50 percent in the last five has failed miserably, evidenced once again staff always have consistently gone above that they uphold the highest standards. has, in my opinion, gone too far now that every day of our lives. years you wouldn’t feel the pinch. by the almost 10 percent increase to the and beyond to help me out. I have always While Mayor Skibitsky appears to re- it has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn After two recounts and two confirma- And this past summer, Freeholder Dan 2005 county operating budget. been impressed with their thoroughness alize that he must represent all the citizens the election of Tom Bigosinski to the tions of the vote, what kind of message is Rather than deserving a raise, this free- and kindness. Thank you to the DWC for of Westfield as he has demonstrated in his Town Council in Ward 4. I don’t live in sent by bringing a lawsuit — that the Republicans Engaging holder board has instead betrayed the a job well done. Saturday morning chats while running Ward 4, but this whole thing is totally Republicans in our town no longer en- trust that the residents have put in them. Julie Stewart, Director for office, it appears that a business as ridiculous. Why can’t Mr. Leuthold ad- dorse the democratic process? Instead of They have raised taxes an average of 10 Gecko Kids, Westfield usual attitude from the police department mit defeat, bow out gracefully and not be pitting neighbor against neighbor in a In Frivolous Lawsuit percent a year over the last five years, to the public works department and every a sore loser? legal battle, I think we should be celebrat- I have lived in the fourth ward of paid large monetary settlements to former department in between has been tolerated What kind of message does this send ing the fact that we have such great can- Westfield for the past 46 years. During employees because of mismanaged em- GOP Wants to Keep for far too long. to the citizens, both young and old, of didates running for our local offices that the recent campaign, Eric Leuthold vis- ployment practices, allowed the irrespon- I believe the mayor should signal his our town? Why is the integrity of our we have a hard time choosing between ited our home, among others on our street, sible misuse of county-owned vehicles, Control of Westfield intention to steady a troubled ship by election system being challenged? The them. which afforded me the opportunity to compromised the quality of life of resi- I find it hard to imagine that after an selecting a police chief from outside the citizens of Westfield need to know that, I can only hope that more even tempers have an informative chat with him. He dents along the reactivated train line and election and recount, the Westfield Re- ranks of Westfield’s force. The selection ultimately, the taxpayers will be re- prevail and that we can all support Tom in struck me as being a very nice person and allowed a child to die on Mothers’ Day publican Party has decided to waste tax- of a chief from outside the current ranks sponsible for the legal fees involved for the office he has won. He has pledged to might make an excellent councilman in a while entrusted to the care of the County payers money by filing suit against the would allow Mayor Skibitsky to send a the Board of Elections and County Clerk fairly and vigorously represent his neigh- future election, should he run again and Juvenile Detention Center, all the while results. What is at stake here that warrants powerful signal — the end of business as to defend this suit, as well as the addi- bors in our local government, and I, for garner a majority. holding no one responsible and no one the lawsuit? Fraud? No, Mr. Bigosinski usual in Westfield. tional costs that will accrue if another one, think this is something to embrace I am, however, very dismayed that he accountable, least of all themselves. won the election based on two counts. The mayor, the council and all of election is held. verse challenge. and the Republican party are engaging in Pat Quattrocchi Principle? No, the Republicans would be Westfield’s public servants should take Sheraine Arbitsman Linda Habgood this frivolous and un-American lawsuit to Garwood screaming if the Democrats did the same. the opportunity in 2006 to realize that Westfield Westfield overturn the election results which have Equal Representation? No, the Republi- already been recounted and have held firm. cans argued that voters needed to end the President Bush and the national Re- GOP Should Accept all-Democratic Union County Freeholder publican Party made a big issue, during Board because the more representation, the 2004 presidential elections, of their Results, Move Forward the better the government. Equal Rights? disdain for frivolous and unnecessary liti- I understand that the Westfield Repub- No, they want to overturn the duly elected gation. How then does the Westfield Re- lican Party has filed a lawsuit that seeks to representative of the fourth ward. publican party justify this ridiculous at- challenge individual votes in an effort to What is at stake here is good govern- tempt to waste our tax money on this invalidate the election of Tom Bigosinski ment and power. The Republicans do not lawsuit? to the Town Council - Ward 4. want any voices that disagree with them We teach our young people, at home Mr. Bigosinski won on Election Day, when they award contracts or spend other and in school, about democratic elections and again won after a recount. Give it up, monies and they want to ensure their and that the majority wins. We are trying Republicans. There are no hanging chads. hegemony so Westfield will always re- to get nations all over the world to emu- This action sends the wrong message to main a Republican town. late this concept. all citizens of Westfield. Let us all accept Power corrupts and absolute power How do we get the Westfield Republi- the results so that we can move forward to corrupts absolutely. can party to learn? real issues. Lawrence Berman Diana Cohen Carolyn Campen Westfield Westfield Westfield It Would Be Honorable Councilman’s E-Mail Demonstrates To Concede the Election Is Westfield still part of the United Disdain for Constituents’ Opinions States or some strange dystopia? When I was extremely disturbed to read in the from what I’m sure are busy lives. I will elections are held and there is a victor Star-Ledger about Councilman (Jim) be eternally grateful that the efforts of (even by one vote), the American way for Foerst’s “satirical” e-mail suggesting their group, and other involved citizens, over 200 years has been for the loser to ways to limit comments from town resi- forced the former mayor and council to respectfully concede and honorably con- dents at council meetings. This e-mail allow a referendum on the parking deck. tinue their work for the community as a was prompted by members of We Care We Care helped save us from having that good citizen, and perhaps run again in the speaking out against over-development ill-conceived project rammed down our next election. in Westfield. Rather than displaying a throats. Somehow the Westfield Republicans sense of humor and political satire, as Mr. Unfortunately, I believe that other town feel they are above the law of the land and Foerst claims was his intention, his e- officials share Mr. Foerst’s disdain for want to change the American tradition of mail demonstrates yet again the smug involvement by residents. Perhaps they voting. So they lost one ward. Why can’t disdain some elected officials have for believe they know better what is best for they be gracious about it? If our football the opinions of their constituents. us than we know ourselves. This attitude team won by one point, would it be justi- I applaud the members of We Care for is troubling and no, Mr. Foerst, your e- fied for the opposing team to insist on one their concern about Westfield and their mail was not funny. more play? willingness to remain involved. It is ad- Marian Romano Lisa Quackenbush mirable that they devote so much time Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 15, 2005 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Peterson Speaks at Rotary Geese Are a Filthy, Slippery Nuisance; About Consumer Affairs WESTFIELD –Florence Peterson, Union County government. She has the director of the Union County Divi- directed county consumer affairs for A Health Hazard in Our Parks sion of Consumer Affairs, spoke at the the last eight years. The story in the Saturday Star-Ledger them” is something that has left every Westfield Rotary luncheon last Tues- The Westfield Rotary Club meets that the feds are going to allow New mayor and councilman I know, in day about home improvement con- every Tuesday for lunch and guests Jersey to address the serious problem of Westfield and elsewhere, frustrated be- surplus geese is the best news I have seen yond belief. For once the government tractors, telemarketing and mail scams. are welcome. For more information, in a long time. seems to have done something for the She said home improvement con- please e-mail Nancy Jackson, I have always been glad that my kids people they are supposed to serve. tractors must be registered with the [email protected]. never had to play on the school and town From a painting done in a park in state as of January 1, 2006 if they are playgrounds where the geese did their Allentown, PA with the goose on the rim contracting for any amount over $500. Networking Evenings filthy thing to the tune of tons a day; I of a fountain, the title of the painting is, They must have a contract with the never liked having to walk around their “Whose park is it?” Maybe we can re- CONSUMER AFFAIRS…Florence Peterson, director of the Union County homeowner and that contract must To Kick Off Tonight residue in front of town hall and worried take our own parks and playgrounds Division of Consumer Affairs, spoke to the Westfield Rotary on Tuesday, Decem- show a physical address (no P.O. box). FANWOOD – Business network- about those who had to dance on the from this uninvited permanent, and rap- ber 6 at the Westfield YMCA. From left to right are club member Ted Schlosberg, A building permit will not be issued if ing will take place every Thursday sidewalk to avoid the same. idly multiplying, intruder. President Nancy Jackson and Ms. Peterson shortly after the meeting. The geese, like the deer and the bears, I hope The Westfield Leader will jump the contractor is not registered. from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning tonight, had become too prolific for lack of preda- on this from the Westfield-Scotch Plains Community Commentary She instructed people to be wary if a December 15, at Café Vivace, lo- tors. No matter how you feel about the angle. I will give you the full painting if contractor wants all the money up front cated at 1370 South Avenue and Terrill last two, the geese are a filthy, slippery you want. The True Meaning of… or requires complete payment before Road in Fanwood. nuisance and health hazard to our resi- Bud Boothe the work is inspected and approved. Participants will have an opportu- dents and particularly our kids. Westfield She added that if one has placed his nity to mingle, exchange business cards Being able to “do something about RamaChrisKwanzNukah name on the state DO NOT CALL list and enjoy complimentary finger foods. By Deborah Madison but receives telemarketing calls, one Admission is free. For further details, Westfielder Remembers When There For The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times should report them to the Consumer please call (908) 753-4500. Affairs Division. Were No Canada Geese in NJ Once again, we arrive at that magi- December 24. Jesus, historians be- Ms. Peterson also noted that the cal time of year when the whole world lieve, was actually born around Sep- division works closely with the police I agree with Bud Boothe that the geese noticed John and Jay quite excitedly mo- is lit up like a holiday tree and we tember. And the real “miracle” of are at best a nuisance and at worst a tioning off into a field. There by their and post office on many mail scams, potentially serious health problem - and white neck patch, I recognized three mag- celebrate the miracle of religious as- Chanukah is how similar it has be- but they cannot help if the consumer that something has to be done. nificent Canada Geese. No one on that similation. Public schools are getting come to Christmas. doesn’t speak up and complain. However, at the same time, being inter- trip, scout or adult, had ever before seen ready to put on their secular pageants And don’t even get me started on the For more information on consumer ested in local history, I remind myself of a Canada Goose in the wild in New Jer- with a dizzying amalgamation of tra- origins of Halloween, which is not the affairs or to contact them, please see the fall day in 1978 or 1979 when I was sey. ditional songs about the arrival of a fat Satanic, devil-worshipping threat to www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/home.htm. hiking with Westfield’s Boy Scout Troop Cameras clicked away. I still have those man in a red suit, a flying reindeer, a our children’s souls that it has been Ms. Peterson, who grew up in 72 in the Peapack area on the way to photos. Isn’t it amazing how drastically spinning wooden toy that simply spell- made out to be. In fact, it was actually Westfield and whose office is on North goleader.com Schiff Scout Reservation. Jay Rochlin things can change in less than thirty years! binds our video-weary kids and Nguzo some very devout Christians who Avenue, has 24 years of experience in and John Wright were at the head of the As we, hopefully reluctantly, diminish Saba, which is Swahili, which I’m opened up that Pandora’s Box. troop, and, several hundred yards behind the resident goose population, let us not some 40 straggling boys were, I believe, loose sight of how insignificant our at- sure we can all relate to. And if Christmas, Chanukah and John Dalton and myself. tempts have been in gaining control over Not trying to be a scroogenik, but its Kwanza are such threats to the separa- Suddenly from the front we saw Jay’s our environment. time to get our facts straight. Most tion of church and state, how come historians and biblical scholars agree Halloween (All Hallow’s Eve) and hand go up in a sign for “silence.” As the Stan Lipson scouts caught up and gathered round, I Westfield on a few minor details that are by no “Saint” Valentine’s Day are accept- means meant to damper your holiday able fodder for school window dis- cheer, but: Jesus was not actually born plays and bulletin board decorations? WeCare Member Says Councilman’s on December 25, Chanukah is not Am I the only one confused by this? really a major Jewish holiday and So when we’re passing by the an- E-mail is Audacious and Arrogant Kwanzaa is not celebrated in the ma- nual holiday displays that are con- Political Satire? You’ve got to be kid- derogatory manner on behalf of other jority of African countries. In fact, spicuously absent from our municipal ding. Jim Foerst’s recent e-mail, excerpted elected officials, 4) coins the term CRAP it was invented by an American pro- lots and schools this year, let’s get in The Star Ledger and in The Westfield to refer to citizens who speak at council fessor in 1966. some perspective. None of these out- Leader, that denigrates constituents, the meetings (Control Residents Attempts to The truth is, if that matters anymore, ward trappings of religion threaten to community and ultimately himself, is Pontificate)? It simply was not funny; it is that most of our “religious” holidays take away your rights as an American being dismissed as political satire. What insulting and chilling. are adopted from ancient pagan rituals to worship God as you please, or not. is funny (i.e., odd, not comedic) is that the Third, timing is essential in comedy. that worshipped trees, animals and Menorahs, trees, little chocolate bun- 325-word letter lacks basic elements of One day, Westfield is in the news because astrological events prior to the parting nies and marshmallow chicks do not comedy – that it is brief, funny, timed of a lawsuit including allegations of ille- of the Red Sea, the Burning Bush or violate the principles of democracy or appropriately and has an essential com- gal police background checks of WeCare ponent of absurdity. members. The very next day, Mr. Foerst the Last Supper. compel your kids to join a cult. And First, one might get the feeling that the sends his “satirical” e-mail. The timing The virgin birth, the yuletide log, these things don’t blur the distinction e-mail was brief, because only a few couldn’t have been worse. the resurrection, the blind seeing, the of church and state as much as they sentences were excerpted. Perhaps if the Lastly, political satire is when people bush burning, the walking on water, blur the distinctions between church e-mail were released, along with others’ poke fun of the follies of their govern- the gift giving, the north star guiding, and synagogue and history. replies to it, we might gain a better sense ment. The absurdity of breaching the the three wise men, the never-ending What really threatens our rights and of the level of arrogance of some offi- power difference between elected offi- oil burning, sorry folks…all predate freedoms is the ignorant, blind alle- cials, along with their views about con- cials and voters is what makes political Judaism and Christianity and certainly giance to leaders without calling their stituents. Based on this, I think it is prob- satire funny; political satire flows from Kwanza by a few thousand years. veracity into question and without ably safe to assume other demeaning e- citizens to government, not the other way mails are floating around the cyberspaces around. When elected officials demean In fact, early Christians, prior to the holding them accountable for their of Town Hall. and make fun of their constituents in fourth century, thought Christmas trees words and actions. That is the real Second, you be the judge of whether it official town correspondence, it is neither were a pagan, sacrilegious practice. “sin” as I see it. So this holiday season, is funny. Is it funny when an elected funny nor absurd; it is simply audacious And all this hoopla about Chanukah is let’s do ourselves and future genera- official: 1) threatens to limit a person’s and arrogant. frankly alien to observant Jews. tions a real favor and stamp out that right to free speech, 2), suggests increased Ken Sumner Pagan Greeks worshipped the Sun- sin. That’s a religious tradition we can police presence in the neighborhoods to WeCare God Mithra and their chief holiday all celebrate. Happy monitor specific citizens, 3) speaks in a Westfield was during the winter solstice around RamaChrisKwanzNukah to all.

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Please contact [email protected] or call us at (908) 232-4407 Visit our website at www.goleader.com Page 6 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rake and Hoe Club Helps Westfield Day Care Becomes Decorate Lyons Hospital 20th United Way Agency WESTFIELD — Since 1952, the cal and surgical care. WESTFIELD — The Westfield provides affordable, non-sectarian Rake and Hoe Garden Club has pro- Special programs include cancer United Way has announced that the childcare for children ages 18 months vided decorating services to the Lyons screening, diabetes education, Westfield Day Care Center has be- through kindergarten. Its full-time Veterans Medical Center in Lyons. healthy aging, home-based care, come its 20th member agency. The program includes lunch for approxi- Members have provided floral cen- post-traumatic stress disorder, war- Westfield United Way’s Board of mately 100 children, 60 percent of terpieces for dining tables, individual related illnesses and women’s health Trustees unanimously approved the whom are from Westfield. The pro- bedside arrangements for the veter- services. There also is an active re- organization’s application for mem- gram is currently full, with long wait ans and two huge fireplace mantels in search facility with over 60 scien- bership following a recommendation lists. the main hall of the administration tists studying infectious and cardio- by its admissions committee. Approximately 15 percent of stu- building. vascular diseases. The Westfield Day Care Center dents receive scholarships. The day The New Jersey Department of Lyons is affiliated with the Uni- care center believes there is a need for Veterans Affairs New Jersey is com- versity of Medicine and Dentistry Libraries Participating affordable childcare in Westfield and prised of two main campuses which and Trenton State Psychiatric Hos- wants to expand this scholarship pro- provide health care to veterans, one pital. In Teen Book Awards gram with help from Westfield United of which is at Lyons. Services pro- To learn more about joining the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Way funding. vided include long-term care, psy- Rake and Hoe Garden Club, please Plains-Fanwood High School “The Westfield Day Care Center chiatric care and a full range of medi- call Pam Kolb at (908) 233-3596. (SPFHS) Library, Fanwood Memo- has been serving the Westfield com- MR. AND MRS. TONY MONTELEONE rial Library and Scotch Plains Public munity for 37 years,” stated (She is the former Ms. Fran Charlesworth) Library have joined together to par- Westfield United Way Executive ticipate in the Garden State Teen Book Director Linda Maggio. “We are Awards 2006. very pleased to welcome them to Voting is presently underway and the Westfield United Way family of Ms. Fran Charlesworth will continue through Wednesday, agencies.” January 11. Ballots and ballot boxes are available at the three libraries. Hypertension Program Teens are urged to read one or more Marries Tony Monteleone books and vote for the title or titles On Tap Tomorrow Ms. Fran Charlesworth and Tony in-law, Ms. Kristine Monteleone and that they enjoyed the most. Students WESTFIELD – Free blood pres- Monteleone were married on Sun- Ken Winnik. at SPFHS have been assigned re- sure screenings will be available be- day, August 21, at St. Helen’s Ro- Miss Haley Charlesworth was the views and projects associated with tween noon and 1 p.m. tomorrow, man Catholic Church in Westfield. junior bridesmaid. Miss Ava these books. These projects will be Friday, December 16, at the activities Monsignor Robert Harrington and Charlesworth, Miss Tatiana Winnik on display at the libraries in January room of the Westfield Memorial Li- Monsignor Frank Houghton offici- and Miss Eve Calderone-Caswell and February. Winning books will be brary. Pre-registration is not required. ated at the afternoon nuptials, and were the flower girls. Arturo announced in the spring. The library is located at 550 East Deacon Tom Pluta of the Holy Trin- Calderone-Caswell was the ring For more information about the Broad Street. For information on li- ity Roman Catholic Church in bearer. Garden State Teen Book Awards 2006, brary programs, please call (908) 789- Westfield performed the marriage please call Nancy at the Fanwood THE GIFT OF WARMTH…The Handcrafter Group of the Women’s Associa- Mrs. Monteleone is a self-employed 4090, visit www.wmlnj.org or pick tion of the Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside recently handmade ceremony. A reception followed at corporate recruiter. Mr. Monteleone Memorial Library at (908) 322-6400. up a copy of the quarterly newsletter. and donated blankets for patients at Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union the James Ward Mansion in is employed at Engelhard Corpora- County in Berkeley Heights. The group meets on the second Saturday of each Westfield. tion in Carteret. month at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Room of the church, located at Deer Path and Attending the couple were their A rehearsal dinner was hosted by Tiny Tim Carolers to Visit Meeting House Lane. children and grandchildren. Chris Nancy and Kevin Mahoney, the sis- and Jim Charlesworth escorted their ter and brother-in-law of the bride, mother down the aisle. Miss Kim at their Cranford home. Local Homes This Evening Fanwood Presbyterian Plans Charlesworth served as the maid of Formerly of Westfield, the couple honor. Standing up for the bride- resides in Scotch Plains and Ocean SCOTCH PLAINS – Residents of age may be eligible for assistance groom were his daughter and son- Grove. Scotch Plains and Fanwood are asked from the Tiny Tim Fund. An applica- Holiday Concert on Sunday to leave their porch lights on tonight, tion is available by writing to: Tiny FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, Thursday, December 15, for the an- Tim Fund, P.O. Box 181, Fanwood, byterian Church will present its tradi- England in 1918. Like concerts have Miller-Cory to Recount nual Tiny Tim Carol Night. N.J. 07023. tional Festival of Lessons and Carols been held there at Christmastime ever Groups of local children and neigh- For more information about finan- this Sunday, December 18, at 4 p.m. since, except for one year during borhood adult groups will sing Christ- cial assistance or to volunteer for a in the sanctuary. World War II, and are radio broadcast ‘Legends’ of the Manger mas carols and Hanukkah songs carol group or give a donation, please This free concert will trace high to millions of listeners throughout WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory ment to take home and refreshments throughout neighborhoods in the two call Tiny Tim President Barbara Anilo points in Biblical history from Gen- the world. House Museum in Westfield will of- will be served. communities. at (908) 322-4472 or write to: Tiny esis through the New Testament. Car- The Fanwood Presbyterian Church fer a program this Sunday, December Located at 614 Mountain Avenue, Donations will benefit the Tiny Tim Tim Fund, P.O. Box 181, Fanwood, ols will be interspersed with scripture is located at the corner of Martine and 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. on “Christmas the 18th-century farmhouse is Fund, a non-profit organization that N.J. 07023. readings and include choir pieces and LaGrande Avenues and is wheelchair Legends of the Plants, Animals and staffed by volunteer costumed do- provides financial assistance to chil- audience singing. accessible. For more information, Symbols of the Manger.” cents. The museum’s gift shop, dren in Fanwood and Scotch Plains St. Bart’s to Hold The original Festival of Nine Les- please call the church office at (908) Pat D’Angelo and Joan Barna will which features Colonial reproduc- who are in need of medical care and sons and Carols was performed at 889-8891. present the program, telling how rose- tions, books, toys and educational cannot afford it. Candlelight Concert mary, thyme, pennyroyal and bed- items, also will be open for making Established in 1983, the organiza- SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is VIEWING THE WATCHUNG MOUNTAINS straw were gathered for the Christ purchases. tion is run by a volunteer board of invited to a Candlelight Choral Con- Child’s bed. They also will describe Admission to the museum is $2 trustees comprised of residents from cert on Saturday, December 17, at 8 how the horse, ox, cow, goat and mule for adults, 50 cents for students Fanwood and Scotch Plains with p.m. at St. Bartholomew the Apostle were present at the manger, and dis- and free for children under age six. backgrounds in such areas as educa- Roman Catholic Church, 2032 cuss the symbolic gifts of frankin- On Sunday, January 8, the museum tion, medicine, religion, social work Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. cense, gold and myrrh that were of- will present “The Legend of La and business. Performing musical selections will fered to the child. Befana.” For more information, The fund provides financial aid for be the church’s Adult Choir and Children also will have an opportu- please call the museum at (908) children in need of medical, dental, Children’s Choir, plus the Children’s 232-1776. psychological testing, prescriptions Choir from St. Bartholomew School. Dreams C nity to make a holiday floral arrange- g om Admission is free. For additional in- in e and medical supplies and equipment. d 5 Hours Open Bar T d r Depending on the extent of care formation and directions, please visit e Cocktail Hour u e Yes, You Can . . . needed and other circumstances, even the church’s website at W Full Course Dinner Tiered Wedding Cake families with health insurance cover- www.stbartholomewchurch.org. Private Bridal Rooms Specializing in White Glove stage house Law Offices of French Service FROM $4495 restaurant and wine bar Robert G. Stahl, LLC Yes, You Can . . . Robert G. 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POLLACK still feels good to know you’re help- hand out the coats. “We see it directly concert this Sunday, December 18, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing a little with those less fortunate or every day. We see them walking with at 7:30 p.m. at the Redeemer CRANFORD – For the past five in need,” she said. “You’re doing the coats on, so you see the drive Lutheran Church, located at 229 years, Westfield Leader and Scotch something to help someone and it’s working and how absolutely neces- Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. Plains-Fanwood Times student view an amazing feeling.” sary it is.” Philadelphia composer and con- contributor Katie McGee, 16, has orga- While acknowledging that no act Annie, an eighth grade student at ductor Dr. Harold Burgmayer will nized a clothing drive for the homeless of kindness goes unnoticed, there are Orange Avenue School, is going to be the music director for this con- at Saint John’s Soup Kitchen in New- instances where Katie is moved on a continue the drive during her high cert, which will feature solos and ark. She has teamed up with sister different level. school career and even after Katie small ensembles in addition to large- Annie, 13, for the annual Christmastime “We delivered the goods to the soup goes to college. scale works for brass band. There drive. kitchen the day before Christmas. As Three years younger, Annie is in- will even be opportunity for audi- Katie explained that winter coats we were leaving, someone asked for spired by her sibling. She remembers ence participation. are needed the most, but because of a blanket and we had delivered some. first being exposed to the conditions at Free will offerings will be ac- dire conditions many homeless people Someone actually needed an item and the kitchen and knowing intuitively cepted. For directions, please visit face, hats, gloves, scarves and men’s we are actually able to help in action,” that she should follow her sister’s lead. www.redeemerlutheranwestfield.com/ work boots – typically any men’s Katie said. Recalling her first visit, she said /where. Additional information on winter attire – is needed as well. Barbara Mann, the director of the she discovered how “people are cold Imperial Brass is available at The Cranford sisters set up a col- Saint John’s Soup Kitchen, said the and freezing, while we had everything. FRIENDS TO THE HOMELESS…Katie McGee, right, and her sister, Annie, www.imperialbrass.org. lection box at the Cranford post of- church typically provides a breakfast I thought I should be doing this, too.” gather up donations of coats and other items to be delivered to Saint John’s Soup fice (across the street from the movie and hot lunch to those in need. She Annie added that, “She (Katie) should Kitchen in Newark, where they will be distributed to homeless people. Hadassah to Present theater). Once the boxes are full, Katie said the McGees “are wonderful be commended on her work and cred- and Annie deliver them to Newark. people. Especially to take out that ited for her work. It’s her idea. It’s The McGees’ filled clothing boxes time when the McGees came in with Latkes and Literature Katie started this project in the time; it’s a lot of hard work that goes always good to help, and my sister are wrapped and come delivered like 10 garbage bags full of clothes. As WESTFIELD – The Westfield seventh grade, with the 2005 winter into collection. It’s not an easy thing inspired me to better things and help.” gifts for the holiday season. The boxes, they left the soup kitchen, a man Chapter of Hadassah will have a being her fifth year and Annie’s sec- to do and we have plenty of cold, By also helping at the monthly located next to the Toys for Tots do- asked for a pair of gloves and ap- Latkes and Literature Meeting on ond. Katie relayed how “every year needy people who benefit.” meatloaf church event, Annie experi- nations, complement the other drive proached the manager of the soup Monday, December 19, at Temple we get more stuff. The first two weeks She explained that the people St. enced direct impact with those less nicely, Annie said. “They give the kitchen. “He came in with nothing, Emanu-El, located at 756 East Broad are a bit slower, and you get more John’s serves usually live in a shelter, fortunate and witnessed the palpable toys and we give the warmth.” but after, he did (have something).” Street in Westfield. towards Christmas. More people tend on the street or at a welfare hotel. impoverishment. “It’s a hands-on ex- Annie said all gifts are appreciated, This year, delivery to Newark will The meeting will begin at noon to help around the holidays. It really Compounding the problems that al- perience,” she related. “They’re so within reason. “One year we got a be on Thursday, December 22. with a Hanukkah lunch, followed by reflects that you’re doing good for ready exist, she said many homeless grateful. They have nothing and prom dress – that’s not really needed,” “Community service makes you feel Dorothy Ehrich, head librarian at the others. The holiday season reminds are robbed frequently. “Anything they’re cold. The people at the soup she joked. better,” Annie said. “I’d like to do some- temple, who will present her annual people to donate and help, so we get warm gets stolen. If you don’t sleep kitchen are in need of everything.” Annie said she was moved one thing like this for the rest of my life.” Best of Jewish Books 2005. a greater response.” with it on…(it’s taken).” The genesis of the McGees’ efforts Ms. Mann can speak to the work was an initiative at their church (St. the McGees do because her job is to LOWEST PRICES • BEST SELECTION • GREAT SERVICE Michael’s in Cranford), which orga- nizes drives and brings meatloaf to Concert and Luncheon the soup kitchen every month. 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Networking Evenings Area Synagogue Announces To Kick Off Tonight FANWOOD – Business net- Activities For Hanukkah working will take place every COUNTY – Temple Beth O’r/ program will feature Hanukkah Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. begin- Beth Torah, located at 111 Valley songs and treats. It will be open to ning tonight, December 15, at Café Road in Clark, will celebrate Ha- the public free of charge. Vivace, located at 1370 South nukkah with a series of events this On Friday, December 30, at 7 Avenue and Terrill Road in month. Hanukkah will begin this p.m., the synagogue will host its Fanwood. year at sundown on Sunday, De- annual Hanukkah Dinner and Participants will have an oppor- cember 25. Shabbat Services program. Tradi- tunity to mingle, exchange busi- On Monday, December 19, at 10 tional foods and special music will ness cards and enjoy complimen- a.m., Rabbi Michael Klayman, the be included. Reservations are re- tary finger foods. Admission is synagogue’s religious leader, will quired for the dinner. The cost is free. For further details, please present a “Hanukkah Story Hour” $15 per adult and $5 per child. call (908) 753-4500. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1180 Raritan Road in Clark. This Mercury In Medicine free program is open to the public. ‘Chanukah on Ice’ Rabbi Klayman and synagogue Sierra Club Topic members will participate in the an- Slated December 29 AREA — “The Use of Mercury in nual Town Hall Menorah Lighting WESTFIELD – The Union Medicine and Dentistry - Safe or on Sunday, December 25, at 5 p.m. County Torah Center and the Chai Sorry?” will be the topic for the Janu- at Clark Town Hall, located at 430 Center of Millburn/Short Hills ary meeting of the Sierra Club Westfield Avenue. have announced plans to cospon- Loantaka Group. On Monday, December 26, the sor a “Chanukah on Ice” event. Dr. Paul G. King, New Jersey rep- temple will light the second candle It will take place on Thursday, resentative for the “Coalition for on the menorah when it hosts its December 29, from 6:30 to 8 Mercury-Free Drugs” (CoMeD) will own annual Community Menorah p.m. at the Union Sports Arena be discussing the Federal Drug in Union, located on Route 22, Courtesy of Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader Lighting and Celebration. Begin- Administration’s (FDA) and CoMed’s WINTER WONDERLAND…The first snow of the season is shown here last week at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. ning at 6 p.m. at the synagogue, the West, next to Best Buy. positions on the use of mercury in Participants will skate to Jew- medicine and dentistry without proof ish music, while watching a spec- of safety. Dr. King is a scientist and JCC of CNJ Offering Host More Letters to the Editor tacular ice menorah being lit in student of federal regulations gov- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 the center of the rink. Refresh- erning drugs. ments also will be served. The meeting will be held Wednes- Of Programs on December 25 Resident Questions Raises for County The cost is $10 per person, day, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. in The including skates. For more in- Library of the Chathams, 214 Main SCOTCH PLAINS – Area resi- noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday, De- Freeholders And Dept. Directors formation, please call the Torah Street, Chatham. The meeting is free dents are invited to the JCC of Cen- cember 25 The Union County freeholders are giv- our deputy county manager a vehicle. Center, located at 418 Central and open to the public. For more tral New Jersey, which is offering a Families and individuals can ing themselves a $1,588 pay increase, We have the second highest paid upper Avenue in Westfield, at (908) information, call (973) 263-0344. host of programs for all ages from swim in the JCC’s pool, play orga- which will bring their salaries to $29,500 management. Most counties do without 789-5252. nized games in the gym and make for their part-time positions. The free- deputy county managers. Only seven out one or more unique crafts. holder director gets an additional $1,000. of 21 counties have this position. The Teens can hang out in the Teen Despite the county spin reported in The Union County manager will now be in the MADD Representative Lounge and play Dance Dance Westfield Leader last issue, Union County top three paid managers in the state at To Speak to FCPA Revolution, shoot pool, play salaries are not sixth in line in the state. $151,471. Our deputy county manager is foosball, surf the Internet or social- Open Public Records requests, which were now the highest paid at $132,500. Their FANWOOD — The Fanwood ize with friends. placed to all 21 counties this year, show combined salaries put them behind only Community Policing Alliance our nine Union County freeholders are Camden who employs a county manager (FCPA) will hold its regular monthly At 2 p.m., everyone will come the third highest paid in the state behind and three deputies. together to light the first candle on meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Hudson (nine freeholders at $36,569) and At the Thursday, December 15 free- December 28 at the Forest Road the Hanukkah Menorah and dance Essex (nine freeholders at $30,884). holder meeting there will be a public hear- and sing with Lenny Solomon and Monmouth and Ocean County freehold- ing in which the public can speak for no Park Building in Fanwood. friends from the Jewish rock group ers are paid $30,000 but there are only more than five minutes each, and let the The guest speaker will be Maria Shlock Rock. Parents should be sure five on the board. freeholders know how they feel about their Fatima Esteves of the Middlesex/ to bring their still or video cameras This pay raise is particularly raunchy retroactive pay raises. I’ve been there and Union Chapter of Mothers Against to capture their kids singing with because it comes behind a recent Star- done that and can testify to the fact that the Drunk Driving (MADD). She will lead singer Lenny in front of the Ledger article that showed Freeholder freeholders and county manager don’t care be discussing MADD’s new ribbon Daniel Sullivan driving a SUV 30,000 what the public thinks of them. campaign called “Tie One On For entire audience. miles in one year with the taxpayers also I recommend all concerned citizens join The Jerusalem West Café, located Safety.” This event is free and open picking up the bill for insurance and gas. me at the Change County Government to the public. in the JCC, will be open for lunch Mr. Sullivan and Freeholder Debra forum to be held in the Summit municipal and snacks. Scanlon will now be turning in their SUV’s building on the same evening at 7 p.m. At that meeting, the Alliance will An admission fee will be charged at the end of the year as well as former Essex county citizens have been studying also be collecting new or slightly for the community and JCC mem- freeholder Lewis Mingo. what can be done to rein in their county used children’s coats as part of our bers. For more information on ad- Union County Manager, George government. It has been long overdue for “Kid’s Coat Drive ’05.” The mission fees and programming, or Devanney has been driving a nine seat Union County to join this conversation. Alliance’s goal is to collect at least Chevy Suburban, which is designed for Tina Renna 100 coats to donate to Jersey Cares to register for this event, please con- heavy hauling. Mr. Devanney told The tact Jodi Baxter at (908) 889-8800, President for distribution to children in need Star-Ledger that he would be turning in Union County Watchdog Associa- of a warm winter coat. extension 235 or e-mail his vehicle for “something smaller” in the A BRIDGE TO FRIENDSHIP…Fifth-grade Cub Scouts in Den No. 6 of Westfield [email protected]. tion, Inc. Started in 2004, the Fanwood Po- and their families have been pursuing historical interests while building relation- New Year. We are one of 11 counties that Cranford The JCC is located at the Wilf offer our manager a vehicle. We also give lice Department organized a Com- ships. Pictured crossing the Brooklyn Bridge on November 11 are scouts Austin munity Policing Alliance (CPA). Fishman, Andy Fromm, Alex Jeffery, Daniel Luzzi, Liam McElheny and Eric Jewish Community Campus, 1391 Oberman and their families. Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. Battle For Drivers’ Attention Won’t The CPA invites all residents and those working in Fanwood to attend any meetings and become a mem- Be Won Through Legislation Alone ber of the CPA. Recent coverage of the State tion safely. Seventy-six percent of those The group’s goal is to create a Legislature’s attempt to reign in the use of polled indicated they engage in one or link between the police and the com- cell phones when driving is now broaden- more distracting activity while driving. munity that will address a wide ar- ing to include driving distractions on the They are eating, reading, talking on the ray of topics including crime pre- road. As the sponsor of the Response phone and combing their hair — every- vention, child safety and commu- Insurance National Driving Habits Sur- thing except paying attention to the road. vey, the survey that launched the current Amazingly, 20 percent are so busy multi- nity events. The CPA meets monthly debate on distracted drivers, we would tasking they acknowledge steering their on the fourth Wednesday of every like to weigh in on this issue. car with their thighs on occasion. month at the same time/location. Although cell phone use seems to re- There is a battle underway on America’s For more details, please go to the ceive much of the attention, our surveys roads. It is literally a battle for drivers’ Alliance’s website at revealed American drivers are being dis- attention. Ultimately, it will not be won www.FanwoodCPA.org. tracted by many activities. through legislation alone. It will be won When asked what drivers fear the most by a change in public perception of the about other drivers, aggressive driving stakes involved. and drunk driving are now taking second See it all on the Web! and third place to the fear that the other Mory Katz driver is simply not paying sufficient at- Chairman & CEO See it all in Color! tention to the road. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 15, 2005 Page 9 Edison Announces First Scotch Plains Fanwood Marking Period Honor Roll HS Scholars Announced SCOTCH PLAINS – According to identifies them to post secondary WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- Allison Barba Kevin Machlowitz Richard Barber Danielle Marino an announcement by Karen institutions. ate School Principal Cheryl O’Brien Jamie Bornstein Kevin Monroe McDermott, supervisor of counseling Maureen Basta, advisor of the Na- announced that the following 7th and Jonathan Brucia Dylan Moran Heather Callahan Rebecca Morse in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood public tional Honor Society at Scotch Plains- 8th grade students were named to the Joon Byung Chae Lisa Nehring schools, a large number of Scotch Fanwood High School, also an- first marking period honor roll for the Anne Comba Hugo Nolasco Plains-Fanwood High School students nounced that 33 students were in- 2005-2006 school year at Edison. Sam Crossland Kathleen O’Donnell-Pickert Samantha Cruz Andrea Ortis have been recognized recently for out- ducted recently into the school’s Na- They are: Madeleine DeJohn Drew Pecker Eric deRojas Elizabeth Penczak standing scholastic achievements, both tional Honor Society chapter in an Elizabeth Dennerlein Joshua Perlman in national testing and at the high school. evening ceremony held at the school. 7th Grade – 101 Brandon Dietz Nicholas Polak Ms. McDermott reported that 19 se- The new NHS members, selected by Mary-Juliet Donohue Lindsay Psolka Amanda Adsit Zachary Lizmi Kathleen Dooley Megan Pulliam niors were named Commended Students a faculty council for meeting high stan- Valentin Allard Benjamin Marinelli Christopher Douglas Stephanie Rego in the 2006 National Merit Scholarship dards of scholarship, service, leadership Jessica Allen Christina Martinez Marykate Doyle Anna Ridings TCI GIVES THANKS…Robby M., of Scotch Plains (right) reenacts the events of Program. The SPFHS students recog- and character, include: Lauryn Adams, Madeleine ArchambauCara Martonelt Shannon Doyle Kevin Russell the first Thanksgiving, at a Thanksgiving celebration held at The Children’s Max Archambault Sierra McAliney Steven Fallon Philip Russo nized in the competition include: Faye Bi, Christine Albanese-DeMair, James Rishi Barai Juan Carlos Mejias Gregory Fortino Matthew Sanders Institute, a school for children three to 21, who are diagnosed with autism, Michael Bonacum, Elizaveta Bourchtein, Alfano, Alison Baier, Colleen Baines, Chloe Baron Phillip Mendel Elizabeth Frankola Kaylen Santiago emotional and learning disabilities. Kelly Bohlinger Jilliana Meola Meghan Freudenheim Drew Schapow Kara Brass, Daniel Bugg, Cleo Chou, Courtney Berger, Lisa Bloom, Sarah Mary Brown Philip Mierswa Kevin Furlong Ryan Scrudato Neil Dalal, Carolyn DiProspero, Aaron Boffa, Michael Bonacum, Allison Morgan Bungerz Madison Mone Trent Gabriel Sean Scrudato Eric Byer Max Narotzky Emily Gluck Nikolay Shargorodsky Doliber, Andrew Gibson, David Ginsberg, Brown, Ana Castillo, Diana Chaves, Brian Cantor Dana Noble Brittany Graham Arella Shavit Jonathan Greenspan, Sarah Halpern, Gary Grant Darwin, Karina DeMair, Laurel Hoon Byung Chae Megan Nogan Edward Greener Michael Sheehan Peace Corps Column Herzberg, Meaghan Kelly, Raunag Devlin, Morgan Finkel, Daisy Fung, Nicholas Chapel Timothy Noonan Caitlin Guest Arielle Silverman Jack Chaves Henry O’Brien James Hay Emma Smelkinson Palejwala, Allison Rosi, Katherine Van Brittany Fusillo, Jennifer Gaglioti, David Ashtyn Chen John Perrotta Kevin Hearon Nicole Spera Haasteren and Katerina Wong. Ginsberg, Andrew Goldberg, Brittany Nicholas Chopey Katherine Ponce Jakiyah Herron Claire Stevens-Haas By MARY LORRAINE SNAUFFER Meghan Cleary Jennifer Porch Danielle Hopkins Christina Tsui Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hand shot up. In addition, senior Claudia Ahiabor Larkin, Jaclyn Lopez, Kirsten Mandala, Alyssa Clemenko Garrett Pryor Meghan Ince Rosalba Vasquez This is the sort of question I dread. was recognized as a scholar in the Stacy Marr, Devang Patel, Christopher William Cronen Travis Przybylski Kelly Irving Katherine Venezia Tara Culnan Thomas Pulliam Rebecca Kape Melissa Wong Editor’s Note: The following is the The entire class, all of those impres- 2006 National Achievement Schol- Pflaum, Amira Selim, Leah Siegal, Talecia Cunningham John Randazzo Sara Koznecki Matthew Wronski first of columns the author will be sionable little faces, looked up at me. arship Program, an academic com- Lauren Spirko, Stacey Tanguy, Lauren Gustav Danielsson Michael Ratner Daniel Krack Tara Wyant petition established in 1964 to pro- Weissbrod, and Caleb Zimmerman. Nicholas DePalma Bryan Reilly Jason Yang writing on her experiences as a mem- “To, uh,” I paused, debated a few Brooke Domino Alexei Riddle ber of the Peace Corps. The writer is options in my head. Then decided to vide recognition of outstanding Dr. Kenneth Culver, co-founder of Elizabeth Driscoll Matthew Rivera 8th Distinguished- 55 take the easy way out. “To help Black American high school stu- Foundation for Peace and an execu- Alexander Dumont Paul Rizkalla a Westfield resident. Sara Durst Adam Ross Meredith Ambinder Miles Hsu people,” I said and felt like I had lied dents. Ms. McDermott also an- tive director in oncology at Novartis, Anne Ferro Justin Sandler Allison Ammermuller Michael Kaufhold I am 23 years old. This coming to them. nounced that David Ginsberg was delivered the keynote address at the Anna Fetter Christina Scaglione Elaine Anderson Danni Liang identified as a scholar in the College induction ceremony. Other participants Adam Fischette Thomas Scheurer Leslie Bartsch Melissa Littman January I will move to Bangkok for Sure, helping people, or trying Steven Forgash Olivia Scrofani Megan Boersig Kamil Lupicki three months. I’ll live in a homestay. to at least, is a pro of the whole Board’s National Hispanic Recog- in the ceremony included: SPFHS Prin- Jessica Freeman Shane Skibitsky Zachary Bowman Jessica Margolies Peace Corps thing. But I’m not a nition Program, a program that pro- cipal David Heisey, Assistant Princi- Edison Gao Stephanie Skoller Emily Budnick Sara Mitchell I’ll try my hardest to learn the lan- Alison Glynn Connor Slifer Victoria Cheung Marisa Mormile guage, Thai, during this time. At the saint. It’s not why I’m going. vides national recognition of the pal Ed Braun, and a student jazz en- Spencer Goldin Eric Solomon Robert Ciarrocca Steven Obiajulu end of the three months, in March, I’ll There’s a quote I once read in a exceptional academic achievements semble comprised of Jonathan DiFiore, Russell Hager Robert Steinfeld Kevin Clancy Kristi Peyton Jagdish Hall Matthew Stierhoff Lacy Cummings Lauren Posluszny be assigned to a rural village. The soup kitchen. It’s told through the of Hispanic high school seniors and Peter Robinson and Stephen Voelker. Charlotte Harmer Eric Taylor Monica D’Amico Alison Ricardo village maybe anywhere in the coun- perspective of a homeless person Georgina Harmer Francesca Tilocca Brett Denicola Melissa Riegel Jonathan Henry Julia Tressitt Andrew Deutchman Alicia Rogers try. In all likelihood I will be the only addressing the volunteer. It reads, Alice Hong Ege Tuncel Jennifer Eisenberg Rebecca Romano Westerner in the community. I’ll live “If you’ve come here to help me Rebecca Jackson Bonnie Valentin Kathleen Esler Vishal Shah then you are wasting your time, but Alex Jedruszczak Samantha Waldman Caroline Fahey Dylan Simon there until March 2008. When I come NEIL SULLIVAN Elizabeth Kiefer Samantha Weidman Kevin Furlong Virginia Spinelli home I’ll be 25. if you have come because your Andrew Kirna Daniel Wickens Shelley Fussman Sarah Spitz I’m going to be a Peace Corps liberation is bound with mine then President, Westfield Mortgage Steven Korn Chelsea Wolf Adam Goldberg Maxwell St. Lifer Benjamin Kraus Cheryl Wu Kate Heffernan Lindsay Steinbach Volunteer. I had no choice of my lets work together.” Free credit evaluation and approvals Joseph Leopold Deborah Wu Christopher Heinbokel Jenna Strauss country. I could have been placed The Peace Corps calls itself, “The Connor Lipe Elias Youssef Zachary Helfand Sarah Szollar anywhere. Bangladesh, Mali, Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love.” I Guaranteed closing costs Larry Zhang Kyle Higgins Janya Tagat New home purchases Anneliese Himmel Madeline Tiedrich Kazakhstan. The Peace Corps invited don’t know much about the next two Valerie Hoffman Timothy Werner me to Thailand. My primary assign- years of my life. But what I do know Construction loans 7th Distinguished- 68 Leslie Holt Kelsey Wilson Refinances Siyu Xiao ment is working to help Thai teachers is this: It won’t be easy. I need to go, Paige Alvarez Margaret Jacobi incorporate student-centered learn- especially at this time in my life. I Taylor Anderson Ravi Jha Rakhee Barai Alycia Jhaveri ing into the classroom. I will also will learn more from the experience Patrick Bergin Nicholas Kapur More Education create community development than I will be able to give back. And Siya Bhatt Daniel Kerr projects, depending on the needs of this experience, however hard, is a Marissa Boretz Abigail Kwok Page 20 WESTFIELD MORTGAGE Meghan Boylan Meredith Latimer my village. gift. Jane Braun Justin Lee Since I have no formal training I will be writing periodically from 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 Stephen Buell Corey Lipschutz www.westfieldmortgage.com Juliana Capuano Joshua Mazen FW Resident Elected in teaching, I was an English ma- Thailand to The Westfield Leader and Jillian Ceasrine Colleen McCabe jor, the Peace Corps asked me to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to Equal housing lender. Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance. Bryan Chen Dominick Molinari To German Club Alan Chu Amelia Morabito spend 80 hours in primary class- let you know how the adventure is Daniella Ciampa Sarah Morasso FANWOOD – Students recently rooms. Typically, I spend a day in going. Patrick Conlon Anthony Mormile Alyssa Conte Kevin Mulvey organized a German club, “Der one class and then move on to an- Lauren Corcoran Alexis Murphy Deutsch Verein,” at Lycoming Col- other. The teacher often asks me to Emma Crossland Francine Nieva lege. Fanwood resident Meaghan explain to the kids exactly what Tierny Cummings David Osterman Brian Duffy Michael Pohling Roberts, a sophomore Sociology I’m doing. This can prove diffi- Olivia Dunham Aris Psyhojos major, is the first elected treasurer of cult. I pull out a globe, point to Every day can’t be a holiday. Jeremy Einbinder Matthew Ritter Justin Erickson Kyla Rodger the club. Meaghan is a graduate of Thailand, and try to explain a bit Nicole Frankfort Allison Rose Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. about the Peace Corps. Alec Friedlander Olivia Ryan In a third-grade classroom at Wil- Catalina Gaglioti Nicole Schmeider But they can all be special. Tzvetelina Garneva Emma Shor Banta Achieves son School, the kids and I were dis- Betsy Goellner Meghan Suriano cussing my trip. The teacher came Dana Gottdiener Matthew Tarantino Emma Gross Angela Tata Mercersburg Honors over, “What do people generally do Courtney Gurkas Jamie Torcicollo WESTFIELD – Westfield’s after college?” She asked the class. Being surrounded by people who care doesn’t have to Rachel Harth Connor Walters Evan Hindes Justin White Cornelius Banta, Jr., grade 12, “Go to graduate school,” one student John Huber Tianzuo Xu achieved honors at Mercersburg said. “Get a job.” She nodded along end with the holidays. Academy. To earn honors, students and continued, “So isn’t it interesting 8th Grade- 81 must achieve a grade point average that Ms. Snauffer is volunteering all For more than 20 years, Sunrise Senior Living Jamie Ackerman Kristin Kukis between 80 and 89. 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Valley deposit account required. www.valleynationalbank.com © 2005 Valley National Bank. Member FDIC. VCS-1477 Page 10 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Madrigal Singers Present Whitney Laird Pursues So Gracious is the time Early Childhood Education WESTFIELD – The Madrigal Sing- Admission is by donation at the WESTFIELD – After completing a vice president for human resources ers, directed by Elaine Fiorino, will door. For further information, call summer job as a third-grade teaching and general counsel, to gain an inside present So gracious is the time, a (908) 233-1570. assistant, Lafayette junior Whitney look at the field. She is a psychology program of music and readings for Laird of Westfield discovered a pas- laboratory assistant and director of the Christmas season, at 4 p.m. on Westfielders Perform sion for early childhood education. fundraising for Delta Gamma soror- Sunday, January 8, at First United Whitney, a 2003 graduate of Westfield ity. She also participates in the Methodist Church, One East Broad In Youth Concert High School, is the daughter of Scott sorority’s Adopt-a-Grandma pro- Street, Westfield. The concert offers WESTFIELD – Several Westfield and Anne Laird of Westfield gram. a “second chance at Christmas” on musicians will perform in Madison “I fell in love with teaching,” she the Sunday after Epiphany, the tradi- this Sunday, December 18, as part of said. “I feel that teaching is such a Sisterhood Meeting tional date when the wise men who the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s great job. It provides you with so To Feature Antiques followed the star to Bethlehem pre- Sinfonia and Flute Choir winter con- many opportunities to make a differ- sented their gifts to the baby in the cert. ence in a child’s life.” CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of manger. Middle school students will take the This semester, the Psychology ma- Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim, lo- Selections from the Bible telling concert stage at 4 p.m. at Madison Junior jor is serving an internship at Lehigh cated at 338 Walnut Avenue in the Christmas story read by the Rev- High School in a program featuring Valley Child Care on College Hill. She Cranford, will hold its next meeting erend Edward Carll will introduce Handel’s Suite from the Messiah, is gaining experience and knowledge on Tuesday, December 20, at 8 p.m. carols and motets sung a cappella or Pachebel’s Christmas by Moore and the in the field through her work in the Ina Giardina, an antiques dealer with flute accompaniment by guest award-winning composition by New Jer- center’s pre-kindergarten room. and jewelry appraiser, will speak to artists Jenny Cline and Susan Gra- sey Youth Symphony (NJYS) conductor During two, four-hour sessions the sisterhood about what to look for ham. Cooper Ford, “Scenes from an Unwritten each week, Whitney assists her su- in antique jewelry. Attendees are asked Musical selections range over seven Tale.” pervisor with organizational duties, to bring a piece of jewelry, such as a centuries, from a 14th-century Ger- A $10 donation is suggested for the leads projects for the four-year-old brooch, pin or earrings, which is large man carol to a 2005 arrangement by program. Local young musicians per- clients and plays with the children to enough for the audience to see. Mountainside composer John Sichel forming include Westfield’s Diana get to know them better. Karen Platt, vice president of pro- of a 16th-century Latin hymn. Liang, Caroline Fahey, David Whintey adds that her interest in psy- gramming, is in charge of arrange- Local Union County residents ap- Osterman, Emma Gross, Chloe Baron, chology is valuable to her career goals. ments for the evening. President pearing in this program include: Jenny Rachel Baron, Isabelle Weisman and IN THE HOLIDAY SPRIT…Jessica Lieberman and Talia Nudell wrap packages “It is a field that has always interested Lenore Klein will preside at a short Cline and Pamela Newell of Westfield, Christopher Salemme. at Lord & Taylor in Westfield to raise donations for the United Synagogue Youth me, and after observing in a couple business meeting. Judaica Shop Kirk Robbins and Susan Graham of For more information on the Sinfonia/ Tikun Olam charity. different educational settings, I am be- Chairwoman Harriet Scheiner will Fanwood, and John Sichel, Lynn Flute Choir winter concert or about ginning to see how a psychology back- have the shop open for business. Sichel and Margaret Thompson of NJYS, please call the organization at ground would be beneficial for some- Hospitality Chairwomen Joan Mountainside. (908) 771-5544 or visit www.njys.org. Scotch Plains USY Raises one in these positions,” she said. Finkelstein and Greta Polonitza will Whitney served an externship last serve parve refreshments. For more spring in Lafayette’s human resources information, please call the temple at Funds By Gift Wrapping office under the guidance of alumna (908) 276-9231 during business Leslie F. Muhlfelder (Class of 1981), hours. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch as each customer donated funds per Plains United Synagogue Youth package wrapped. (USY) Tikun Olam held their first Other USY members who assisted annual “wrapping of packages” at with this project included Melanie Geller, Lord & Taylor in Westfield on De- Marrisa Goldner, Alyssa Markovits, cember 4. Lindsay Port and Deborah Siegel. Un- For a small fee, customers had their der the leadership of President Nathan packages wrapped by teen-age mem- Margolin, SPUSY has many programs bers of Congregation Beth Israel, with for Jewish teenagers in ninth through all donated proceeds going to the United 12th grades planned between now and Synagogue Youth Tikun Olam charity. the end of June. Coordinated by Jessica Lieberman, Anyone who knows a teenager who chapter Social Actions Chair, USY had is interested in joining the USY may shifts of teenagers from 11 a.m. to 4 contact Michael Weinstock, Youth p.m. wrapping packages for any and all Commission Chairman, at Congre- who desired. SPUSY raised over $200 gation Beth Israel at (908) 889-1830. Fanwood Presbyterian Church Martine & LaGrande Avenues, Fanwood CHILDCARE…Westfield’s Whitney Laird, a junior at Lafayette College, right, (908) 889-8891 interned at Lehigh Valley Child Care in her Advanced Applied Psychology course overseen by Susan Basow, Dana Professor of Psychology. 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Located at 439 South Ave., Westfield. 908-233-9733 317 South Ave. West • Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-8600 visit our website at www.clyneandmurphy.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 15, 2005 Page 11 Constance Russell, 99, Club President; Diane Coghlan, 60, Credit Manager; Founding Member of Fanwood Church – Obituaries – Beloved Wife and Mother to Family Constance “Connie” Barteaux Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains. Diane Coghlan, 60, of Scotch Plains Pelletier. Russell, 99, of Surf City died on Fri- She was predeceased by her hus- Douglas Hansen, Sr., 61, Former Judge; died on Sunday, December 11, at her Surviving are her husband, Donald day, December 9, at Genesis band, Ralph Russell, in 1996. home. R. Coghlan; a son, Donald C. Coghlan ElderCare – Southern Ocean Center Surviving are two sons, James B. Township Attorney Had Local Practice Born in Jersey City, she had lived and his wife, Kirsti; two daughters, in Manahawkin. Russell and his wife, Barbara, of Surf there before moving to Debra-Ann Sacek and Born in Annapolis Royal, Nova City and Richard R. Russell and his Douglas W. Hansen, Sr., 61, of of the Clinton Township Planning Scotch Plains in 1971. her husband, Rich, and Scotia, she had lived in Fanwood for wife, Judy, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; Annandale died on Friday, December Board; former director of the Clinton Mrs. Coghlan had Lauren Coghlan; her sis- 70 years before moving to Surf City five granddaughters and seven great- 9, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Township Community Athletics, and been employed as a ter, Joan Conger, and her seven years ago. grandchildren. Center in Plainfield. founder and former board president credit manager with Cap granddaughter, Kaylee Mrs. Russell had been an elemen- Funeral services were held on Born in Plainfield, he had lived of Resolve Community Counseling Gemini America until Coghlan. tary school teacher in South Plainfield Monday, December 12, at the Memo- there before moving to Annandale in Center, Inc. in Union County. 1991, when she left to Funeral services will for 17 years prior to retiring in 1970. rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- 1979. He was a longtime member and care for ailing family be held at 10 a.m. tomor- She was a graduate of Acadia Uni- enue in Fanwood. Cremation was pri- Mr. Hansen graduated from Rutgers former chairman of the American Red members. row, Friday, December versity in Nova Scotia, having re- vate. University with Bachelor of Arts de- Cross, Plainfield Chapter; a member She was a longtime 16, at the Redeemer ceived her Bachelor of Arts degree in Memorial donations may be made grees in Political Science and Public of the board of directors of the Ameri- member of the Re- Lutheran Church, 229 Education. to the Fanwood Rescue Squad, 218 Administration. While at Rutgers, he can Red Cross of Northern New Jer- deemer Lutheran Cowperthwaite Place in A founding member of the Forest Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023 or was a member of the sey, and a member of Church in Westfield, Westfield. Interment will Fanwood Presbyterian Church, Mrs. the Surf City Fire Co. and EMS, 713 National Political Sci- the Clinton Red Mill where she taught Sun- follow at Fairview Cem- Russell also was a member of the Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, ence Honor Society and Board of Directors. day school. Diane Coghlan etery in Westfield. Fanwood Senior Citizens and a mem- N.J. 08008. the National Honorary In 1995, he received She was predeceased Visitation will take ber and past president of the College December 15, 2005 Music Fraternity. the “Man of the Year” by her parents, Jens and Louise Con- place from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. After graduating award from the Ameri- ger, and her sister, Nancy Conger today, Thursday, December 15, at the Angela M. Boniti, 85, Was Bookkeeper from Rutgers he at- can Red Cross, Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South tended the Maryland Plainfield Chapter. Blanche H. Rose, 83 Avenue in Fanwood. With National Distillers in New York School of Law where He is survived by his Blanche H. Rose, 83, of Scotch December 15, 2005 he interned with the wife, Toni Castro Plains died on Sunday, December 11, Angela M. Boniti, 85, of Westfield ers, Alfonso Mauro of San Diego, Trial and Investigations Hansen; his former at her home. Saveria N. Murtie, 77 died on Friday, December 9, at Calif. and Peter Mauro of Staten Is- Division of the Balti- wife, Marcia Lee Born in Piscataway, she had lived Saveria N. Jardula Murtie, 77, of Westfield Center-Genesis ElderCare land, N.Y. more City States Hansen; three children, in Dunellen before moving to Scotch Westfield died on Sunday, December in Westfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was Attorney’s office. Douglas Hansen, Sr. Kirsten Merashoff and Plains over 50 years ago. 11, at her home. Born in New York City on March celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, De- For 36 years, Mr. her husband, Thomas, Mrs. Rose had been employed as a Born and raised in Flushing, N.Y., 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the cember 14, at St. Helen’s Roman Hansen worked as an attorney in New Douglas W. Hansen, Jr. and his wife, secretary with Allstate Insurance in she lived in Westfield since 1964. late Victor and Conchetta Colazzo Catholic Church in Westfield. Burial Jersey, specializing in criminal, civil, Kristin, and Erik Hansen; two step- Murray Hill prior to retiring 20 years Mrs. Murtie had been a clerk for Mauro. She had lived in Staten Is- followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in matrimonial, real estate, and plan- children, Brandon Strauch and his ago. New York Bell Telephone Company land, N.Y., then in West Paterson for Staten Island. ning and zoning. At the time of his wife, Stephanie, and Summer Strauch; She was a member of the Scotch in New York City from 1942 to 1952. 22 years before relocating to Westfield Arrangements were under the di- death, he maintained a practice in four grandchildren, James, Devon, Plains Senior Citizens. She was predeceased by her hus- 30 years ago. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Scotch Plains as well as serving as Kristina and Cole Merashoff, and his She was predeceased by her hus- band, James Murtie, in 1989. Mrs. Boniti had worked as a book- 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. township attorney for the Township beloved golden retriever, Max. band, Frederick C. Rose, in 1985. Surviving is a daughter, Joanne keeper at National Distillers in New Memorial donations may be made of Scotch Plains. He had formerly A memorial service was held on Surviving are a son, Robert D. Rose Murtie of Neptune. York City for 11 years prior to retir- to St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- served as municipal judge in the Bor- Tuesday, December 13, at the Cres- of Scotch Plains; a daughter, Patricia A Mass of Christian Burial was ing in 1952. pital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, ough of Fanwood. cent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Solas of Watchung; six grandchil- offered yesterday, Wednesday, De- Surviving are her husband of 60 Tenn. 38105. He was a member of the Union Plainfield. dren and two great-grandchildren. cember 14, at St. Helen’s Roman years, Paul C. Boniti, and two broth- December 15, 2005 County Bar Association, where he Arrangements were by the Memo- Funeral services will be held at 10 Catholic Church in Westfield. Burial served as President in 1989; the New rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- a.m. today, Thursday, December 15, followed at Fairview Cemetery in Miriam Ingram, 83, Physician Assistant; Jersey State Bar Association; the enue in Fanwood. at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Westfield. American Bar Association and the Memorial donations may be made South Avenue in Fanwood. Interment Arrangements were under the di- Was Active In Westfield Organizations American Trial Lawyers Association. to a charity of one’s choice. will follow at Hillside Cemetery in rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Mr. Hansen was a former member December 15, 2005 Miriam J. Ingram, 83, of Westfield She was predeceased by her hus- Scotch Plains. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. died on Saturday, December 10, at band, Lewis V. Ingram, Jr., in 1989 and In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Memorial donations may be made Overlook Hospital in Summit. by a son, Jeffrey L. Ingram, in 2003. Irene Singer, 78, MENSA Member; tions may be made to the American to St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- Born in Irvington on July 31, 1922, Surviving are a brother, Chet Heart Association, 2550 US Highway pital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, 1, North Brunswick, N.J. 08902-4301. Tenn. 38105. she lived in Westfield since 1948. Argast, and a granddaughter, Dana December 15, 2005 Mrs. Ingram had been employed as M. Natale of Sparta. Was Retired Westfield Teacher December 15, 2005 a physician assistant for Dr. Seymour A religious service will be held at 1 Irene Horn Singer, 78, of the New Jersey Education Associa- Wexler in Clark for 20 years before p.m. today, Thursday, December 15, Somerset died on Saturday, Decem- tion and the National Education As- Alice Shill, Educator and Traveler; retiring in 2000. at the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East ber 3, at Robert Wood Johnson Uni- sociation. She was a member of The Presby- Broad Street in Westfield, with the versity Hospital in New Brunswick. Surviving is a sister, Ruth Singer First Baptist Chancel Choir Member terian Church in Westfield, as well as Reverend Vicky Ney officiating. Born in New York City, she had of Somerset. the Westfield Women’s Club and the Burial will follow at Bloomfield Cem- lived in Woodbridge for more than Arrangements were under the di- Alice Foley Shill of Westfield, N.J. ment. While in Angers, France, Mrs. Tamaques Park Association in etery in Bloomfield. 40 years before moving to Somerset rection of the Goldstein Funeral passed away on Tuesday, December Shill made an intensive study of the Westfield. December 15, 2005 two years ago. Home in Edison. 6, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical French language. Mrs. Singer had been a third- Memorial donations may be made Center in Plainfield. Her husband, Harold B. Shill, Jr., Anthony Rogala, 77, Military Veteran; grade teacher at Tamaques Elemen- to: Karyn Research Fund, Child- Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she had died in March of 2000. tary School in Westfield from 1962 hood Cancer and Leukemia, 765 lived in Newark, Del. and Cape May, Surviving are two sons, Harold B. Had Been Owner of Larchmont Liquors until her retirement in 1995. Madison Avenue No. 518, Spring- N.J. before moving to Westfield in Shill, 3rd, of Hummelstown, Pa. and She graduated from the Univer- field, N.J. 07081 or Congregation 1956. David E. Shill of Roselle Park, N.J., Anthony Rogala, 77, of Rogala of Barnaget, Michael Rogala sity of Miami in Miami, Fla. with B’Nai Israel Building Fund, 40 A graduate of the University of and two granddaughters, Kristin S. Mountainside died on Tuesday, De- of Philadelphia, Pa. and Matthew bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Whiteneck Road, Basking Ridge, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Shill held a Bach- Tedesco of Chatham, N.J. and Jenni- cember 13, at Overlook Hospital in Rogala of Avenel; a brother, Chet education. N.J. 07920. elor of Science degree and a master’s fer S. Bischoff of Franklin, N.J. Summit. Rogala of Clark, and a grandson, She was a member of MENSA, December 15, 2005 degree in education. She was em- A memorial gathering service will Born in Mielec, Poland on March Michael. ployed by the Newark, Del. Board of be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Decem- 4, 1928, the son of the late Stanley Services will be held at 10 a.m. Education from 1940 to 1942 and the ber 18, at the First Baptist Church in and Mary Rezbak Rogala, he came to tomorrow, Friday, December 16, at Holger A. Froden, 72, Was Executive; Cape May Board of Education from Westfield. the United States at age 11 and settled the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East 1942 to 1956. While living in Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- in Newark. He had lived in Clark for Broad Street in Westfield. Interment Member of Golf and Hunting Clubs Westfield, Mrs. Shill served as a vol- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in many years before moving to will follow at Fairview Cemetery in unteer with the Adult Literacy Pro- Westfield. There will be no visita- Mountainside 25 years ago. Westfield. Holger A. “Swede” Froden, 72, of Christine Walker Froden, and his fa- gram. tion. Mr. Rogala had owned Larchmont Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 Westfield died on Friday, December ther, Holger Samuel Froden. Mrs. Shill was a former member of Memorial contributions may be Liquors in Union for 25 years, retir- to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, December 9, at his residence. Surviving are his mother, Christine the Cape May Island Baptist Church, made to either the Cystic Fibrosis ing in 1990. 15, at the funeral home. Born in Glen Cove, Long Island, Swenson Froden of Westfield; two where she was a soloist and choir Foundation or the Music Program of He served in the Merchant Marines In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- N.Y., he lived in Westfield for the last sons, Eric Froden of Richmond, Va. member for many years. Most re- the First Baptist Church in Westfield. in World War II and the Army during tions may be made to People For 41 years. and Peter Froden of Fanwood; a cently, she was a member of the First December 15, 2005 the Korean Conflict. Animals, Inc., 433 Hillside Avenue, Mr. Froden was President of S3 daughter, Kirsten Froden of Garwood, Baptist Church in Westfield, where Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Hillside, N.J. 07205-1120. Incorporated in Westfield, a telecom- and two grandsons. she was a member of the Chancel Gilda Leo Rogala; three sons, Marc December 15, 2005 munication representation company. A memorial service will be sched- Choir for 40 years. She also was a 25- MASTER Prior to that, he worked for Thomas uled. year member of the Women’s Trio of and Betts Company in Raritan. Arrangements were completed by the church. Mrs. Shill’s other mem- MEMORIALS He was a member of the Ashbrook the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East berships included the American Bap- Governor Codey Launches Men’s Golf Association, the Walnut Broad Street in Westfield. tist Women and Chi Omega Sorority. 524 Central Avenue Brook Hunting Club and the Westfield Memorial donations may be made After her husband’s retirement in Westfield, NJ Boosters, and also was a Mason. to either Children’s Specialized Hos- 1976, they traveled extensively State HealthLink Website He earned a Bachelor of Science pital, 150 New Providence Road, through the United States and Canada, (908) 233-2350 TRENTON – Acting Governor Ri- tance and vocational rehabilitation. degree in Industrial Engineering from Mountainside, N.J. 07092 or the Su- as well as taking seven trips to Eu- chard J. Codey announced Tuesday The website also offers information Lehigh University in 1954 and was a san G. Komen Breast Cancer Foun- rope. In the early 1980s, Mr. and Mrs. the launch of New Jersey HealthLink broken down into categories catered member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. dation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Tex. Shill participated in an archaeologi- -nj.gov/njhealthlink/ the first com- towards individual consumer groups, He was predeceased by his wife, 75265-0309. cal dig in York, England, where they December 15, 2005 helped to restore an old Viking settle- prehensive healthcare consumer in- such as children or the whole family, Designer • Builders of fine formation website serving seniors, senior citizens, individual adults, in- Hiking Club Offers families, children and health care pro- dividuals with disabilities and unin- MONUMENTS fessionals. New Jersey is believed to sured or underinsured people. Variety of Activities MARKERS be the first state to provide a central The “one-stop shopping” format of COUNTY – The Union County Hillside Cemetery MAUSOLEUMS online repository for consumer the website received overwhelming Hiking Club offers a varied pro- healthcare resources, according to a support during an evaluation by vari- gram of outdoor activities, includ- Lettered • Cleaned press release issued by the Governor’s ous user groups, including seniors, ing a regular schedule of hiking Tim Doerr Office. county welfare staff and the New and bicycling excursions. Scotch Plains “A senior citizen struggling to find Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute. Most events take place in cen- Sally Bauer Doerr prescription drug coverage or a wor- “The announcement of HealthLink tral and northern New Jersey. (established 1939) ried parent trying to find treatment is very exciting and is a fitting legacy Membership dues are $10 per year. 908.756.1729 for their child, should not be bur- for Governor Codey, who has been Also: 300 Rt. 37 East To request a complimentary six- www.hillsidecemetery.com dened by a lack of information,” said such a consistent champion of health month schedule, please call (908) Toms River, NJ Acting Governor Codey. “This care access and quality improvement 527-4900. (732) 349-2350 website will take that burden off their in our state,” said David L. Knowlton, shoulders and allow them to focus on President and Chief Executive Of- what’s important – finding the best ficer of the New Jersey Health Care possible treatments and services – all Quality Institute. “Not only will this at the click of a button.” site direct consumers to health care Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. The website was created to provide programs that can make a difference health care consumers with instant in their lives, it will also empower access to information about state pro- them to make evidenced-based health Caring & Courteous Service to the grams. New Jersey HealthLink al- care decisions. Most importantly, by lows consumers to view detailed pro- providing public information on qual- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 gram information on one printable ity, it will challenge New Jersey phy- page. Mr. Codey said the website is sicians, nurses and health care insti- part of Mr. Codey’s overall initiative tutions to be accountable for continu- Westfield to improve health care access, par- ing to improve the quality of care 556 Westfield Avenue ticularly for the uninsured and provided to New Jersey families.” underinsured. The idea was conceived HealthLink can be accessed at 233-0255 after the success of the New Jersey www.nj.gov/njhealthlink/. It will John L. Dooley Health Care Profile website, which also be promoted on various state went online in June 2004, providing websites to inform consumers of its Manager residents with easy access to physi- availability. NJ License # 4100 cian background information. Over the last year, Mr. Codey’s Torah Center Lists administration has worked with the departments of Health and Senior Story-Crafts Hour Services, Human Services, Labor, WESTFIELD – On Thursday, De- Commerce and Banking and Insur- cember 22, the Union County Torah Cranford ance, as well as the state Office of Center will present a Chanukah Jewish Information Technology, in order to Story and Crafts Hour for children ages 218 North Avenue consolidate vital information span- three to five from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. 276-0255 ning six websites into one easy to Children will listen to a story, learn navigate, consumer-friendly website. about the holidays and do an arts and Charles V. Dooley Among the vast information pro- crafts project with a related theme. Manager vided on the website are links to treat- Popular holiday songs also will be NJ License # 3703 ment/screening services, emergency taught. The fee is $5 per child. The resources, mental health, addiction, Torah Center is located at 418 Central prescription drugs, nutrition, long- Avenue in Westfield. For more infor- term care, insurance, financial assis- mation, please call (908) 789-5252. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 15, 2005 Page 13

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-17 MEREDITH GETS ALL-STATE 1ST TEAM Raider Soccer Boys Rose To the Top Once Again

By DAVID B. CORBIN the field by scoring 10 goals. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Bryan might have been a surprise Despite a so-so beginning, the to some people on the field. We knew Darrion Caldwell (152/160) Rahway Nick Giannaci (189) SPF Raiders Pat Mineo (140) SPF Raiders Andrew Shaffer (152) WF Blue Devils Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School he could play the field. He was like boys soccer team knew when to step the Energizer Bunny out there. He things up at the right time. After be- really strikes the best ball of any of ing nipped, 4-3, in overtime by Eliza- our players,” said Breznitsky. “Next beth in the Union County title game, year, you might see him out there the Raiders went on to win their 13th (field) once again.” sectional title and advanced to the Senior sweeper Jeff Bell was most Group 3 championship game where effective with his long throw-ins, they were defeated, 2-0, by No. 1 which set up many scoring opportu- Ocean City at The College of New nities. Bell finished with 10 assists Jersey. and his primary target was senior In his 31 years as Raider Head forward Sean Young who scored 16 Coach, Tom Breznitsky has amassed goals – using either his head or foot – a 527-117-38 record, 10 UCT titles, and added 11 assists. Bell was named Ryan Wilson (130) Rahway Andre Neblett (Hwt) Rahway Indians Jesse Boyden (215) Brearley Bears Pat Hogan (171) Cranford 13 Group 3 Sectional titles and seven to the All-State Third Team and All- State Group 3 titles in 12 appear- Group 3 First Team and Young was ances. selected All-Group 3 Third Team. Rahway Indians Look to Be Team to Beat Junior goalkeeper Bryan Meredith, Both were named All-UC First Team. named First Team All-State and All- “That was the strength that we had, Group 3 as well as All-Union County Jeff’s long throw-in,” Breznitsky said. (UC) First Team, demonstrated that “Sean, with his size at 6’4” was a For Supremacy in Union County Wrestling he was very effective on both sides of CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

By DAVID B. CORBIN and finished with a 9-3 record. ished with a 25-8 record. He will Rick Iaccono. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matt Kamel (Sr. 130): Matt came make his first appearance at the Mike Mattingly (Jr – 145): He Each year eight high school wres- on very strong at the end of the season “Beast”. placed fifth in the UCT, qualified for tling teams are examined to see how and qualified for the regions at 119. Trevor Cannon (So – 130): Can- the regions at 140-lbs and finished they will fare in Union County com- POSSIBLE LINEUP: 21-9 103: — Nick DeFreitas/John Barnes petition and in post-season tourna- 112: — Drew Bergin/Joe Panarese Rob Coughlin (Jr – 135): He ments. Last year, 10 of the 14 Union 119: — Sam Reichbach placed fourth in the UCT at 135 and County Tournament (UCT) champi- 125: — Colin MacKay has 40 career wins. ons came from these eight schools. 130: — Matt Kamel Ben Aumenta (Sr – 140): He 135: — Matt Shaffer/Kyle Gibbons These eight schools also claimed 140: — Ricardo Johnson placed fourth in the UCT at 135-lbs eight, second places and eight, third 145: — Joe Corea/Andy Castrorao last year. places. 152: — Andrew Shafer POSSIBLE LINEUP: Rahway, the reigning UCT champs, 160/171: — Mark Boyd/Dan Whitney Colin Willard (189) Dan Whitney (160) 103-112-119: — open 189: — Colin Willard WF Blue Devils WF Blue Devils 125: — Andy Reichert/Chris Sodano produced two NJSIAA state champi- 215: — Steve Cruikshank 130: — Steve Reedy ons and a sixth-place finisher. All Hwt: — Zach Bullek non qualified for the regions at 112- 135: — Rob Coughlin/Kevin Moore have returned and the Indians, once SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD: lbs and finished with a 17-14 record. 140: — Ben Aumenta again, appear to be the team to beat Ricky Olsson (Jr – 125): Olsson 145: — Mike Mattingly The Raiders had a fine 16-6 record 152: — Eric Midbo for UCT supremacy. Of the county last year and qualified three wrestlers finished with a 16-10 record at 125- 160: — Matt Fullowan teams not listed, Roselle Park and for the state tournament. Two qualifi- lbs last year and qualified for the 171: — Scott Mack Elizabeth are expected to return six ers have graduated but the Raiders regions. 189: — Joe Klein/Jon Aceloro Region 3 qualifiers each. have several quality wrestlers in their Watch out for senior Gary 215: — Ed Edinger WESTFIELD: Hwt: — Manny Couto lineup. Schardien at 103-lbs, junior Dave CRANFORD: David B. Corbin (October, 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils could fill only five DeNichilo at 152-lbs and sophomore The Cougars have about 35 wres- ALL-STATE IN SOCCER…Raider Jeff Bell, No. 4, was named to the All-State to six weight classes last year but got Joe Bachi at 152-160-lbs. tlers on their roster. Third Team, the All-Group 3 First Team and the All-Union County First Team. maximum efforts from those wres- POSSIBLE LINEUP: “This team is working harder than tlers. This season, the Blue Devils 103: — Gary Schardien 112: — Mike Ferrara/Mark Rucin the teams I have had the past two can fill all the classes. 119: — Sal Gano years. All the weight classes are pretty Andrew Shaffer (Sr – 152): Dis- 125: — Ricky Olsson much filled. It looks pretty good this trict 11 champ at 152-lbs. Finished 130: — Trevor Cannon 135: — open season,” said Cougar Head Coach with a 24-7 record and came within a Darren Torsone. step of qualifying for the state tourna- Ricky Olsson (125) Sal Gano (119) 140: — Pat Mineo SPF Raiders SPF Raiders 145: — Joe Sette/Brandon Wergland CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 ment. 152/160: — Dave DeNichilo/Joe Bachi Dan Whitney (Sr – 160-171): Nick Giannaci (Sr – 189): Giannaci 171: — open Placed second in the district at 171- 189: — Nick Giannaci/Billy Jacobs came up big last year at 215-lbs, plac- 215: — Joe Foote/Keith Baker/Chris lbs and finished 23-9. ing third in the UCT and second in the Pflaum district tournament while finishing Hwt: — John Loomis/Dan Colligan/Joe with a 23-10 record. He will compete Blaes at the “Beast of the East”. GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON: Pat Mineo (Jr – 140): Mineo is The Highlanders are still in the one of the premier 140-lb wrestlers in building stage but do have a few qual- the state. Last year, he won the UCT ity wrestlers in the lineup. and district crowns at 140-lbs, placed “We’re still struggling with 14 second in the region to qualify for the weights. These kids have been with Matt Kamel (130) Mark Boyd (160) us awhile, so their skill level has WF Blue Devils WF Blue Devils trip to Atlantic City and finished with a 30-5 record. Mineo will make his come along way, so I expect them to Mark Boyd (Jr. – 160): He fin- second trip to the “Beast of the East”. be more successful,” said Head Coach Anthony Priore (119) ALJ ished 18-9 at 160-lbs. Sal Gano (Jr – 119): Gano placed Colin Willard (Sr. – 189): He second in the UCT, won the district Yes, You Can . . . qualified for the regions at 189-lbs crown at 119-lbs last year and fin- THE TAVERN AT STAGE HOUSE

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Over the next few weeks, many I is for Infantino, Gerry Sr., who right-handers Kris and Matt on the families will be getting together again helped construct the WHS baseball baseball field. to celebrate the holidays. It’s a special field behind Edison Intermediate X is for Francis X. Scott, the former time of the year, and an especially School, and sons Gerry Jr. and Chris, WHS assistant principal and father of good time to recall the great memo- both topnotch baseballers. ’80s standout swimmers Erin, Allison ries of times spent together when ev- J is for Jackson, a family that gave and Kelly. erybody was younger, and their lives us wrestler Tom, footballers Mark, Y is for Yatcilla, a family of foot- were all still ahead of them. Paul and Dave, and early girl sports ball/baseballers that included Dave, It’s not as easy as A-B-C to come up superstars Eileen and Mary. Jeff and Roddy, plus their uncles Tony with things like this, and I sure hope I K is for Kehler, the finest football and Nino Carnevale. didn’t forget some obvious names, coach, Gary, and Glen, the best foot- Z is for Zimmer and Zorge; last in but here’s an attempt to capture one ball player ever at WHS, plus wrestler the alphabet, but Dick Zimmer and person’s memories of Westfield High Todd and halfback Doug. Les Zorge were two of the all-time School, its athletes and coaches, from L is for Love, a family that’s given football coaches at WHS, Dick as an A to Z. us “five generations of Love,” starting assistant/associate from 1963-79, Les (Things got especially difficult with with Roger Sr., then basketballin’ as the head man from 1957-60, who M, as in MacCloskey, Mannino, Roger Jr., Roger III, Traci, Chris and set the wheels in motion for Gary McGorty, Monninger, Morash, Mor- Amanda. Kehler’s powerhouse teams to follow. ris, Mueller, Myers and others.) M is for McGinley, the football fam- DEN TRIVIA A is for Adelaar, the brothers Bob, ily of the 1940s for WHS and coach Joe The first victory of Gary Kehler’s Pete and Rick, all football and wres- Freeman, with lineman Ed, all-state wrestling career at WHS came on David B. Corbin (November 24, 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times tling standouts in the 1960s. end/linebacker Gerry and scoring ma- Dec. 19, 1958, by a 22-19 margin over A LEADER OF THE BLUE DEVILS’ OFFENSE…Senior tri-captain/quarterback Nick DeRosa finished the season with B is for Brewster and Byrne, two 52 completions in 142 attempts for 788 yards and five touchdown passes. DeRosa also had two rushing touchdowns. chine Rick, who all later starred at the Cranford. Whose 3-0 win over Rich dynastic WHS families; the Brewsters University of Pennsylvania. (Dad Ed Kupcho at heavyweight provided the included football/baseball Bob, foot- was a tackle on the original New York winning points? ball/track Brad, wrestler Daryl and Giants in 1925, and Gerry’s son John is UNION COUNTY LEAGUE? football/baseball Roger; the Byrne a TV star on Scrubs.) As of The Den’s deadline, WHS Blue Devil Gridders Remain athletes included Tommy (Holy Trin- N is for Nichols, All-American was among a slew of Watchung Con- ity), Fred, Paul, Robert, John and Billy, swimmer Danny (Class of 1961), who ference teams talking with the Moun- along with sisters Mary Jo and Terri. died much too young serving his coun- tain Valley Conference about com- C is for Campbell and Clarkson; try in Vietnam. bining leagues to form a giant Union Upbeat in Down Campaign Chris Campbell being arguably the O is for Odenkirk, Bill, the long- County League. The idea would be to greatest freestyle wrestler in New Jer- time and legendary football and wres- have several divisions of similar-sized sey history, and Walt Clarkson among tling coach at Roosevelt Junior High schools. It makes so much sense that By FRED LECOMTE that we could win. It’s a state of mind powered his way for 205 yards on 57 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the finest coaches in state history, all School. you almost know it will get voted and that kind of reinforced the fact carries and two touchdowns. Senior sports included. Fortune did not change for the that we were not there yet in some of tri-captain/tailback Andrew Shaffer P is for Pfeiffer, a family that gave down by some small-minded athletic D is for Dowling, a family that us basketball/baseballers Art in the directors. Westfield High School football team our minds.” rushed for 104 yards on 46 carries produced four WHS captains, foot- Senior tri-captain/quarterback Nick and one TD. mid-1930s and Al in the late-’30s, Cranford is awaiting NJSIAA ap- that finished the season with a 1-9 ball linebackers Kevin, Todd and who later gave us pitcher John, and proval to make the switch to the MVC. record, which is unusual for this highly DeRosa finished the season with 52 “Unfortunately we could never get Marc, and Tara, a fine softball catcher. football/basketball standout Tom. Also looking to leave the Watchung successful program. Yet, the record completions for 788 yards in 142 started because of his ankle injuries. E is for Elmuccio, sensational run- R is for Reddy, the point guard- are WHS, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, does not truly reflect the team’s spirit attempts, which included two rush- He got hurt in pre-season and never ner Matt and sister Julie, one of the playing brothers Tom, Mark and Steve, Plainfield, Union, Linden and Eliza- and future. ing TD’s, five TD passes and seven was one-hundred percent and finest gymnasts the town ever pro- who helped put and keep WHS on the beth. That could only happen if “I did not think we were a bad interceptions. struggled,” said Tranchina of Shaffer. duced. basketball map in the 1960s and early Malcolm X Shabazz, Newark East football team this year. I thought we “His greatest quality was his com- The Blue Devil defensive forces F is for Freeman, Spittin’ Joe, the ’70s. Side and Irvington can find a home in were a good football team,” said Blue petitiveness and he was a great leader proved tough in the trenches. Junior football, basketball and baseball S is for Schmidt/Selert, as in two- the North New Jersey Interscholastic Devil Head Coach Edward Tranchina. for our offense,” said Tranchina. “If linebacker Will Harbaugh led with coaching legend of the late-1930s into time state tennis champion Kim League. “I had teams in past years that were he had a little more time and polish he 107 tackles, junior linebacker Ryan the mid-’50s, whose son Jody was a Schmidt, whose brother Greg was a If the MVC takes the Watchung not as good as this team, however could have been terrific. He’s going Yarusi cracked 76 pads and had one basketball/baseball standout at WHS star wrestler, and husband Scott Selert, wanderers, and can convince Summit they had pretty good records. It just to have a great future at the next level interception and senior tri-captain/ in the late 1950s. a football/wrestle/baseball star whose to return from the faraway Iron Hills shows that the good teams in our if he stays with this game.” tackle Cowles Stuart recorded 65. G is for Goski and Gottlick, prolific brothers John and Carl also wrestled. Conference, it would make for some conference are getting better and bet- Senior defensive back Marcus Allen “Stuart matured so much this year producers of athletes at WHS; basket- Kim and Scott’s daughter Kirsten great old-time local rivalries, and elimi- ter. Our schedule is ranked as number Graham set a school record and was not only as a player but as a leader. ball Ken, football Joe, basketball Tim captained the 2005 girls swim team. nate a lot of travel to faraway places. two in New Jersey; therefore, we’re the main thief with nine interceptions. He’s a special kid and has a great and Rich, football/lacrosse Paul and T is for Taylor and Turner; Taylor a THANKSGIVING POLL UPDATE playing the second toughest sched- “He beat out some pretty good perspective on things,” said Tranchina. softball Karen Goski; and the amaz- family that gave us footballin’ Percy Frankly, it was quite disappointing ule. We know what we’re up against people like Jan Coccoziello, Jay Cook Sophomore end John Dugan fin- ing Gottlick wrestling clan of state just before World War I, basketball/ to ask for The Den’s readers to vote on and we accept the challenge. To our and Lemont Turner,” said Tranchina. ished with 56 tackles; Simmons champion Rich, Jerry, Phil and Will, baseball Bill in the late ’30s, footballin’ who they’d like to see for a Thanks- kid’s credit, I think we played hard, “They were all in there with eight dropped 54 opponents and junior end along with diver Annmarie, captain of Bill in the early ’70s, and daughter giving opponent — Plainfield, Scotch we challenged everyone and we interceptions and to break that record Matt Ince 50. the first WHS girls swim team. Marci, whose marriage to footballin’ Plains, or Cranford — and get a grand battled every game. The difference in is pretty significant.” Stuart will be missed big time. “He H is for Harbaugh, Harvey and John Tourtellotte gave us soccer su- total of five responses. We’ll give the our team and that of teams we played Offensively, DeRosa looked to jun- anchored that entire defensive line, Howarth; Greg and Paul Harbaugh were perstars Amy, Stacey and Lexi; the readers another week to take 30 sec- was, team speed. That was our big- ior wide receiver Tom Bonard and became a real leader and was a major, solid football players in the 1970s, and Turners include legendary Westfield onds and send an email to the address gest problem. Speed in football cov- senior wide receiver Terron Rogers major force for us,” said Tranchina. brother Mark has fathered runner/ Merchants manager Robert, son below with the team and one sentence ers for a lot of mistakes. For us to put most. Rogers had 20 receptions for “He showed great pursuit and absorbed swimmer Carolyn and footballin’ Mark Monte who played some minor league why you think that. a scoring drive together, we needed to 334 yards, including one touchdown, two or three blockers every play.” and Will; the Harvey brothers of foot- baseball, and his son Lamont, a super WHS VERSES SP-F put together a perfect ten-play drive.” and Bonard finished with 11 recep- The Blue Devils will lose 19 se- ball/wrestling fame included Pete, football/basketball/baseballer in the Just a reminder that next week’s Perhaps the most disappointing tions for 145 yards and one touch- niors to graduation, however with 23 Dave, Bob and Chris; the Howarths late ’90s. Devils Den will feature the all-time game of the season for the Devils was down. Bonard booted four field goals juniors and 27 sophomores returning gave us baseballers Mount and Bob in U is for Urciuoli, a family whose sport by sport results of the Westfield the battle with Scotch Plains- and 10 points after touchdown. next year, Tranchina looks towards the 1930s, and Mount’s sons Marty WHS roots started in the 1930s with verses Scotch Plains-Fanwood rivalry. Fanwood. Senior running back Jayshawn success. and Jim in the ’60s. Dom, Anthony, Joe and Bill, contin- This will include 21 varsity sports, “The fact that it happened so early, King showed plenty of moxie by rush- “We have a lot of good kids return- ued into the mid-1960s with football including the years 1929-30 through it took us along time to recover from ing 364 yards, including four touch- ing with some experience. Now, they center Bob, whose daughter Natalie 2004-05. that. When you have a 20-point lead downs on 101 carries. need to focus, work hard and come Recent Sports Photos was a standout defenseperson on the TRIVIA ANSWER and end up losing that game in over- “He can play at the next level. He back with attitude. It’s about what On goleader Website first WHS boys ice hockey team in Gene Barron was the WHS heavy- time. We left a lot on the field that had good runs, good speed and had a kind of attitude we’re coming back 1995. weight whose win decided the meet. day,” said Tranchina. “Coming off great game against Scotch Plains with with. Do we believe we can do this or Check out the following photos taken during high school sporting V is for Victory, as in something Other WHS winners were: Barry Fritz the season we had last year, we needed significant runs,” Tranchina said. do we expect what happened the past WHS has done as well as any New (98 pounds), Chuck Wistar (106), Jack to win early. We needed to believe Junior fullback Tyrell Simmons two seasons to happen again?” events. Go to www.goleader.com and click: Jersey school for a long time. Fish (123), Dennis Powers (130) and 05nov23-WF-PowderPuff W is for Wilson, a family that gave Bob Maltbie (168). us football center George, his full- The Devil’s Den appears Thursday 05nov24- WF-PF-Football back brother Bud, and George’s sons in The Westfield Leader during the 05nov-WFBand-Cheer Jack and Joe, both All-American scholastic sports season. Contact us Home for the Holidays 05nov-WF Homecoming swimmers in the early 1970s, and with comments, suggestions or trivia 05nov24 WFSr Football Band Williams, a family that gave us three- questions at [email protected]. Go Cheer sport standout Amy, and fireballing Devils!

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Union County Crown By FRED LECOMTE est defensive assignments, “ said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Reagan. “Peters definitely is our best By FRED LECOMTE the two-guard position and play point. A smile came over the face of Head shooter in our starting five. He has Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “She’s a heck of a player. I’m expect- Coach Jim Reagan Jr. when consider- developed a nice stroke and has a real There is no doubt that accomplish- ing big things and big leadership from ing this season’s outlook of the Union nice mid-range jumper and at times ment by the Union Catholic High her,” said Matthews. Catholic High School boys’ basket- can hit the three.” School girls’ basketball team is being Walls, who is noted for her high ball team. It’s no wonder, as the tena- Defensive maturity will come by noticed. This year, it will be no differ- percentage shots will be at the guard cious Vikings who finished with a senior Obi Nwizugbo, a towering 6’5” ent as the Vikings plan to make even position. Harris, an excellent very impressive, 17-6 record will re- center who could be seen as a domi- bigger waves and seek the Union rebounder, scorer and defensive mar- turn all of the starters. nant force in the Mountain Valley County (UC) title and to be one of the vel will return to the forward position. Last year, the Vikings won the Conference this season. Nwizugbo was Mountain Valley Conference and noted for his rebounds (133), shot state’s top contenders. “All three add multi facets to their Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Vikings raised eyebrows last game and we’re going to need all of A FORCE TO BE RECKONONED WITH…The Union Catholic basket- made it to the NJSIAA tournament blocks (42) and drop-step lay-ups. year and finished with a 19-9 record. that to be successful,” said Matthews. ball team is expecting a banner year with the return of Matt Peters, Chris for the first time in seven years where “He put a lot of extra time in over Varga, Mike Seamon, Brandon Brown, Chris Esperon, Obi Nwizugbo, they lost to Bergen Catholic. the summer. We see him as a big, big Terrell Calloway, Todd Larkin, Christian Cortese and Kevin Reel. “It was really a great experience improvement in the center position. for our kids when we got tournament His points per game hopefully in- tested against St. Patrick and a good crease along with rebounds,” said Bergen Catholic team in the state Reagan. Blue Devil Ice Men Stopped tournament. Just that experience for Providing significant experience is the kids to quality will help us this third year varsity player senior Chris year. We’re finally at a point where Varga. By Old Bridge, Level Summit we have a number of guys who played “He’s our starting two-guard. He’s on the varsity level. Our defensive the best on-the-ball defender for a By ANDREW GOLDMAN and out-shot Old Bridge by nearly 2- intensity is at the level whereby we full-court press,” said Reagan. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1 margin and continued pressuring can now force teams to do stuff that Added to the cast is senior Brandon The Westfield High School ice the Knights’ goal, having countless they don’t want to do,” said Reagan. Brown. “He definitely is our sixth hockey team opened its week by par- scoring opportunities, after falling The Vikings have a fortunate spread man. He is very, very valuable. He’s ticipating in the annual Cron Tourna- behind 5-4, but could not find the of talent throughout the lineup. Se- the spark every time he comes into ment. The Blue Devils dropped a back of the net. nior point guard and four-year starter the game. He gets a lot of tough tight, 5-4, decision to Old Bridge in In the consolation match with the Mike Seamon – First Team, All Con- defensive rebounds and can put the the opening round, then followed up Summit Hilltoppers, the Blue Devils ference – netted 220 points, led with ball in the basket,” said Reagan. with a 7-4 victory over Summit. jumped out to a 3-0 lead only to see 142 assists and collared 124 rebounds. Defensive depth will be provided The first line, which had domi- Summit battle back and tie the game “He had an outstanding soccer sea- by sophomore guard Tony LaRocca nated the Blue Devils’ first game in at three. Westfield then responded son this year and hopefully that will and junior Terrell Calloway. the win over Bernards, continued to with a second set of three consecutive lead right into the basketball season. “LaRocca got some varsity min- exhibit strength against Old Bridge. goals to open a 6-3 lead. The teams He’s a real hard worker and definitely utes last year, so we’re looking to him Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Each member of the Westfield line, LADY VIKINGS SHOOT FOR TITLES…Pictured, left to right, tri- exchanged goals in the game’s final the catalyst on the team. He has gone to be the spark off the bench. Terrell’s senior Captain Sal Esposito, sopho- minutes to finalize the scoring. through lots of battles with us and always a hard worker. He helps the captains Lesley Hendricks, Courtney Harris and Ally Walls are part of a more Jimmy Bender and sophomore wealth of talent that seeks a banner year. Adam Becker earned the win in goal. we’re expecting big things from him,” team in practice by increasing our Brian Davidson scored, along with Junior John Attanaisio, freshman Mike said Reagan. intensity. He slashes and usually gets They qualified for their fifth con- Junior Arielle Belk is the most im- senior Captain Jay Anderson. Foley, junior Jacob Stevens Haas, Senior 6’2” forward Chris Esperon a lot of good steals,” said Reagan. secutive trip to the Union County proved player on the floor, according Each time the Blue Devils man- Davidson and Bender scored goals. – Second Team, All Conference – Junior Todd Larkin, a sharpshooter Tournament where they grabbed a to Mattlews. “She’s going to be our aged to earn the tying goal, Old Bridge The Blue Devils advanced to play for pulled 186 boards and netted 207 will see playing time along with jun- 37-36 victory in the semifinals, be- starting point guard and is doing a would almost immediately re-take the fourth place against Cranford in the points and senior Matt Peters lit up iors Christian Corteso and Kevin Reel fore dropping a 59-36 decision to marvelous job in pre-season,” lead. Westfield controlled the game Cron Tournament on December 13. the scoreboard with 200 points. who will play the three-four posi- powerhouse Scotch Plains-Fanwood 6’1” senior center Jackie Burns “Chris has been our leading offen- tions. in the championship game. and 6’0” senior forward Eileen Dopart sive and defensive rebounder for the “We’re pretty deep. We feel as if we In the North Jersey, Non-Public A will anchor the middle with a team past two seasons. He’s an extremely have eleven guys who can contribute semifinal conference championship that has a post-inside. hard worker, gets a lot of tough, gritty every game,” concluded Reagan. game, the Vikings defeated Queen of “We’re going to need their rebound- rebounds and always draws the tough- Peace High School, then fell victim PUBLIC NOTICE ing and their defense and some scor- PUBLIC NOTICE to Mount Saint Dominic in the finals. ing in order for us to be successful,” TOWN OF WESTFIELD The Lady Vikings return a wealth said Matthews. TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES of talent. Four-year starters Courtney New faces that scuff the floor this Public Notice is hereby given that the Harris, Lesley Hendricks and Ally season include guard Megan ordinance as follows was passed and CONTRACTOR: Amalgamated General adopted by the Town Council of the Town Agencies (AGA), 115 Grove Street East, Walls will share team captain duties. Dyckman and sophomore forward of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Westfield, New Jersey 07090 “I’m looking to them for leader- Taryn Barnes. December 13, 2005. NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to ship, as well as their skill play to help “Dyckman has demonstrated to be a Claire J. Gray perform risk management consultant ser- keep us together, while keeping a steady player. She does not make many Town Clerk vices as detailed in the Bylaws of the Suburban Joint Insurance Fund and the good chemistry among the rest of the mistakes, does all the right things and GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.: 1860 Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance team. I look to them for help in teach- she’s easy to coach,” said Matthews. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Fund. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF DURATION: January 1, 2006 through ing the younger players the system Adding depth and known for her WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 and the things needed to be success- athleticism and quickness is junior December 31, 2006 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2123 AMOUNT: 3% of annual assessment ful. We’re at a point where we are guard Toni Harrel. 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Pioneers ting balls, on some occasions, flicked senior center midfielder Anthony off as more and more people would Baliatico contributed three goals and cover Sean. For us, the long throw- three assists. ins and headers were working, so it’s “The strength of our defense was the strength we took to our advan- its size. The four defenders as well as tage. Those two guys had a great Bryan in goal were over six feet tall,” chemistry between them and we said Breznitsky. “A lot of people might Mike DiMaio (125) Matt Rusin (130) Juan Herrara (112) Joel Acevedo (145) Joe Mraz (130) Anthony Evans (152) Hany ElShiek (160) Carlos Nicasio (152) scored some great goals.” have thought that this was an experi- ALJ Crusaders ALJ Crusaders Rahway Indians Rahway Indians Brearley Bears Brearley Bears Brearley Bears Rahway Indians Fired up senior midfielder Matt enced team but it really was an inex- Fleissner kept opponents nervous with perienced team. We had 14 sopho- his unrelenting aggressiveness. mores and a couple of freshmen. We Fleissner (All-UC Second Team) net- only had two juniors on the team.” ted five goals and four assists. Sopho- Sophomores Jarek Cohen (3 goals, Rahway Indians Look to Be Team to Beat more forward/midfielder Mike 1 assist), utility man Brian Hessemer, DeVizio netted six goals and three midfielder Tommy Sutter and de- assists and, along with Fleissner, fender Evan Aspell (Most Improved would be on the spot to gather any Raider) also made big contributions For Supremacy in Union County Wrestling secondary shots on goal. this season and are expected to do the “We told them that you had to look same next year. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 for what we called the second ball off “We have a lot of players back. We Pat Hogan (Sr – 171): One of the is 45 strong. 119 last year and finished 21-9. placed fifth in the UCT, qualified for of Sean, the same thing on a corner had two players (sophomores Rob top wrestlers in his class, Hogan won Darrion Caldwell (Sr – 152/160): Trevor Martin (Jr – 215): A re- the regions and finished with a 25-10 kick,” said Breznitsky. “They were Cunningham and Ed Kahn) who the UCT and Region 3 titles last year Caldwell, a two time state champion, gion qualifier at 215, he finished with record at 145-lbs. both pesky, hustling type of guys who missed the entire year with injuries. at 160-lbs and finished with a 27-2 could be termed as one of the “best of an 18-12 record. Hany ElShiek (Jr – 160): He were able to get on the ends of some of Many are sophomores now but it’s record. the best”. He enters this season with Mike Boccellari (Jr – 135): A placed third in the UCT at 152-lbs. those balls and score some key goals.” going to be a very experienced group Chris Ridente (Sr – 135): Ridente a 107-4 record and is in contention to region qualifier who placed fourth in POSSIBLE LINEUP: Senior defender Joe Jacobi was of juniors,” said Breznitsky. qualified for the regions at 135-lbs break the all-time state pin record of the counties at 130, he finished with 103: — Kenny Knapp last year. 101 set by Pat Lynch of Ocean City. 112: — Dan Conroy a 24-9 record. 119: — Rob Piper Jesse Hynes (Jr – 112): He quali- Ryan Wilson (Jr – 130): He is Peter Terrezza (So – 103): 125: — Joe Lospinoso fied for the regions last year at 103- about as close to technically perfect Terrezza finished second in the UCT 130: — Joe Mraz lbs. as one can get in wrestling. His focus at 103. His big, 10-6 decision over 135: — Chris Loffa Jeb Dennis (Jr – 145): He quali- on perfection earned him a state title 140: — Chris Laudati Craig Montgomery helped the Pio- 145: — Elon Traeger/Tom Mannix fied for the regions at 140-lbs last at 112-lbs and a 32-0 record last year. neers defeat Roselle Park for the sec- 152: — Anthony Evans year. With an overall 65-4 record, Wilson tion title. 160: — Hany ElShiek POSSIBLE LINEUP: has his sights on breaking 100 victo- POSSIBLE LINEUP: 171: — open 103: — Kevin Tuohy/Frank Rivera ries this season. 103: — Peter Terrezza 189: — Conor Shannon/Darryl Brown 112: — Jesse Hynes 112: — Matt Amador 215: — Jesse Boyden 119: — Jim Provence/Mesut Oscan Andre Neblett (Sr – Hwt): The 119: — Wade Baldwin Hwt: — Eric DeBeau 125: — Frank Krove very powerful Neblett placed sixth in 125: — Jerry Walsh A.L. JOHNSON: 130: — Ricky Morris the state at heavyweight last year and 130: — Gus Gallinot Crusader Head Coach Nick Cilento, 135: — Chris Ridente finished with a 33-4 record. 135: — Mike Boccellari 140: — Steve Chencharik 140: — Kevin Fedison/Tom Harvey a standout wrestler from Colonia, is 145: — Jeb Dennis Joel Acevedo (Sr – 145): Last year, 145: — Larry Peotter/Matt Serillo developing a very young team that 152: — Chris Cook/Asad Saghir he placed second in the county at 140. 152: — John Granados has only two seniors in the varsity 160: — Eric Whitney Carlos Nicasio (Sr – 152): He 160: — Chris Conte/Dmitri Myasnikov lineup. The Crusaders will be stron- 171: — Pat Hogan placed third in the county at 145 and 171: — Rob Painter/Chad Krygowski 189: — Steve Wilcox 189: — Anthony Natale gest at 119, 125 and 130. SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS…The Raiders boys soccer team special awards finished with a 23-6 record. Nicasio Anthony Priore (Jr – 119): Priore were presented by Coach Tom Breznitsky December 11 at the Scotch Hills 215: — Dave Veca 215: — Trevor Martin Hwt: — Mikayel El Khourey needs 33 wins to break 100. Hwt: — Mike Carone qualified for the states his freshman Clubhouse. Pictured, left to right, are: coach Breznitsky, Joe Jacobi (Johan RAHWAY: Juan Herrara (So – 112): He was Neesken Award), Jeff Bell (Defensive MVP), Matt Fleissner (Johan Neesken BREARLEY: year but was upset in the regions at Award), Sean Young (Offensive MVP), Evan Aspell (Most Improved) and This group of Indians is going to district champ at 103 and finished The Bears presented a team com- 103-lbs to fall short of qualifying for Assistant Coach Joe Mortarulo. make most teams feel like Custer at 16-11. prised almost entirely of freshmen the trip to Atlantic City. He finished the Little Big Horn. This rugged group Shedrick Goodridge (Jr – 171): and sophomores last year but im- with a 28-3 record. PUBLIC NOTICE DeCampo Wins Via returns nine wrestlers who qualified He was third in the UCT and second in pressed many. With a lot of talent, the Mike DiMaio (Sr – 125): Accord- TOWN OF WESTFIELD for the Region 3 tournament, includ- the district at 160 and finished 20-5. Bears will serve notice that they are ing to coach Cilento, “Mike has closed PLANNING BOARD Tech Fall on Mats ing two state champions and a sixth- POSSIBLE LINEUP: by no means an endangered species the gap big time between his junior place state finisher who will be in 103: — Nathaniel St. Elme MEETING DATE CHANGE ALLENTOWN, PA. – Sopho- 112: — Juan Herrara in the area. and senior years.” contention for a state title. By According to junior Hany ElShiek In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D more Joseph DeCampo of Westfield 119: — Al Jaludi Matt Rusin (Sr – 130): Practicing (Open Public Meeting Act), the Westfield midseason, expect the wrestlers in 125: — Jon Santoni the Bears are “a very young team with Priore and DiMaio may pay off recorded his first career technical the 140 to 160-lb classes to drop one 130: — Ryan Wilson Planning Board wishes to advise the pub- fall to help the Muhlenberg Col- with abundance in talent. There is for Rusin. lic of a meeting date change. The meeting weight class. 135: — Joe Andes lege wrestling team to a 29-18 win 140: — Oscar Zuniga tremendous intensity in the wrestling POSSIBLE LINEUP: for January 5, 2006 has been moved to “This senior class, many have room, wrestling at a high level and 103: — Chris Roberts Thursday January 12, 2006. The meet- over Centenary in its first dual meet 145: — Joel Acevedo started varsity since their sophomore 152: — Carlos Nicasio 112: — Mark DiMaio/Joe Kilburg ing will be held at 8:00 p.m. in Council of the season. the future looks great. We worked 119: — Anthony Priore Chambers in the Municipal Building, 425 year. They want to go out, hopefully 160: — Darrion Caldwell hard during the summer for football Wrestling at 149 pounds, 171: — Shedrick Goodridge 125: — Mike DiMaio East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. to repeat as district champions, re- and that just carried over into wres- 130: — Matt Rusin The Board will also meet at 7:30 p.m. on DeCampo dominated his opponent 189: — Juan Lopez peat as county champions, and the 215: — Jon Veras tling.” 135: — Tony Sansone/John DiMarco the above date in the Council Conference with nine takedowns and an early 140: — Steve McKenna Room in the same building for a work ultimate goal is to win a sectional Hwt: — Andre Neblett Jesse Boyden (So – 215): Raised near-fall. He had a 22-7 lead when championship,” said Indian Head NEW PROVIDENCE: 145: — Ed Lindsey/Al Blacklock session; the public may attend but may not the bout was stopped with 10 sec- eyebrows when he won the UCT at 152: — Chris Golias participate in. Coach Anthony Reinoso whose team Once again, the Pioneers, who de- onds remaining in the second period. 215-lbs as a freshman last year. He 160: — John Mytrowitz Applications and plans to be considered feated Roselle Park twice last year placed fourth in the regions and fin- 171: — Mike Buccino at this meeting will be on file in the office of DeCampo is tied for second on 189: — Matt Kohen the Secretary of the Planning Board, 959 and won a sectional title, will present ished with a30-4 record. the Mules in wins with an 11-5 See it all on the Web! a healthy lineup, filling all the classes. 215: — Vin Delvecchio North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jer- record after winning only 13 bouts Joe Mraz (Jr – 130): He placed Hwt: — Erik Kaminsky sey and may be seen Monday through The Pioneers return five region quali- all of last season. 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Anthony J. D’Agostino Rich Buontempo (732) 381-388-9144 (908) 416-6739 or www.ERAVillageGreen.com (908) 381-7477 www.ERAVillageGreen.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 15, 2005 Page 17 Westfield Y ‘B’ Devilfish Beat Montclair Y Boys, 106-97 On December 3, the Westfield Y in the 25-fly. Nick Cannone placed boys “B” swim team topped first in the 25-breast and third in the Montclair, 106-97. 50-free. Michael Moriarity placed 8U: Jordan Livolsi finished first in first in the 25-fly and second in the the 50-free and 25-back and second 25-breast. Owen Colwell placed sec- ond in the 50-free and 25-back. Sean Erick Hoens Named Mikovitz placed third in the 25-breast and 25-fly. Moriarity, Cannone, All-Conference Football Colwell and Mikovitz finished first in Westfield resident Erick Hoens, the 100-medley relay. who played for the Mountain Lakes 9-10: Connor Moore (50-breast and High School (HS) football team, was 50-back) took first. Tommy Pyle named a Coaches All-Conference placed first in the 50-fly and second Honorable Mention for the Colonial in the 100IM. Stephen Husch placed A PREMIER ADDITION…The CWS Premier Spirit U14 girls soccer team won Hills Conference. Hoens, a junior, first in the 100-free and second in the the Morris County Youth Soccer Elite B Division. Pictured, left to right, are: front attends Mountain Lakes HS as part of 50-fly. Sean Beattie placed second in row; Robyn Knapp, Morgan Burke, Katie Davidson, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Molly the 100-free. Ryan Thomas (100IM Maher, Arielle Herzberg and Ilana Herzberg; back row, Grace Mackenzie, Sara the Lake Drive Program for Deaf and Mitchell, Delia McGee, Anna Ridings, Becky Krakora, Sarah Cirigliano, Katie GREAT FOOTBALL EFFORT…Mountain Lakes’ football Coach Douglas Hard of Hearing Students. and 50-breast) and Mark Trinkle (100- Esler and Cate Munkittrick. Absent from picture was Becca Kape. Wilkins congratulates Westfield’s Erick Hoens on being selected Honorable Hoens was named “a player to watch” free) placed second. Moore, Husch, Mention to the Colonial Hills All-Conference Team and earning his Varsity in the defensive lineman role in a pre- Pyle and Thomas placed first in the Football letter in his junior year. season review of the conference by The 200-medley relay. CWS Premier Spirit Win Star-Ledger. Hoens led his team in 11-12: Robert Lockatelli (100-free) passes blocked and fumbles caused. He and Jonathin Drori (50-fly) touched WF Y Girls B Devilfish Down was second in kicks blocked and quar- first. Drori (50-breast) and Aris Morris County Elite Division terback sacks. He was third in total Psyhojos (100-free) took second. tackles and assists. Hoens was selected Chris Morrissey, Lockatelli, Drori and The CWS Premier Spirit U14 girls It begins at age U13 and continues Hunterdon County, 106-104 as the team’s Outstanding Defensive Psyhojos placed second in the 200- completed an unbeaten regular fall into the high school age groups. This Player of the Game three times. medley relay. league season to win the Morris program is one of the newer initia- On December 3 the Westfield Y Katie Yamano placed first in the 50- 13-14: Dorian Bogdanovski placed County Youth Soccer Elite B Divi- tives of Westfield Soccer. Histori- Girls “B” swim team defeated the back and second in the 100-free. WF 6th ‘B’ Cagers Top first in the 100-breast and second in the sion. After drawing four of their first cally, the most committed soccer play- Hunterdon County team, 106-104. Lauren Darchi (200IM), Kyla 200IM. Carson Foley placed first in the five league matches, the girls won ers left town to join premier level 8U: Caroline Felix placed first in Krasnoo (50-breast), Amanda Savony New Providence, 45-22 200-free and second in the 100-back. their last five, taking over first in their teams. With the help of Scotch Plains, the 50-free and 25-fly. Hallie (50-back) and Meghan Bachmann The Westfield sixth grade boys “B” Colin Terwlep finished first in the 100- ninth match after beating Morris this program has provided a local Rosenburgh placed first in the 25- (50-fly) placed second. Yamano, Stel- travel basketball team opened its sea- back and second in the 100-fly. Kyle United, 1-0, and clinching the league opportunity for players to play at a back and third in the 25-breast. lar, Bachmann and Maura Colwell son with an impressive, 45-22, win Eipel (200-free) and Evan Rosenburgh with a 2-0 win on November 20 higher level than the clubs had previ- Caroline Basil placed first in the 25- placed first in the 200-medley relay. over New Providence. A tremendous (100-breast) placed second. Terwelp, against Mount Olive. ously been able to offer. breast. Emily Oster (50-free) and 13-14: Kelsey Wilson placed first team defensive effort, coupled with a Rosenburg, Foley and Adam Metz fin- The Spirit, a skillful team that re- The Spirit is comprised of players Cecily D’Amore (25-fly) placed sec- in the 200IM and the 100-fly. Cassie balanced scoring attack led to the ished first in the 200-medley relay. lies on quick short passing and com- primarily from Westfield and Scotch ond. Marina DeCotiis (25-fly) placed Green placed first in the 200-free and boys’ first win. 15-18: Justin Lo placed first in the bination play, lost only two matches, Plains and is professionally coached third. second in the 100-back. Kathleen Big men Peter Mebane and Michael 100-back and second in the 200-free. the first coming in their opening pre- by Eric Hawthorn. The parent coaches 9-10: Molly Mckeown placed first O’Neill finished first in the 100-breast Coletta netted nine and eight points, Brian Carr finished second in the season tournament and the other com- are Joe Krakora who also serves as in the 100-free and 50-breast. Amy and second in the 100-fly. Leslie Holt respectively. Guards Max Tabak and 200IM and in the 100-fly. Greg Blanton ing in the U14 State Cup to the even- the Executive VP of the Scotch Plains West placed first in the 50-back and placed second in the 100-breast. Peter Ondi chipped in six points each. placed second in the 100-breast. Lo, tual winner TBAA, 1-0. Fanwood Soccer Association and 50-fly. Gemma Larche placed first in Green, Wilson, Jill Ceasrine and The boys’ next game is on December Chris Joyce, Carr and Blanton placed The CWS Premier program is the Barry Knapp, the President of the 100IM and second in the 50-back. O’Neill placed first in the 200-med- 17 at Berkeley Heights. second in the 200-medley relay. premier portion of Westfield Soccer. Westfield Soccer. Kaitlyn Lutz placed second in the ley relay. 100IM and 50-breast. Shannon 15-18: Ilene Goodman placed first Westfield Powder Puff Game Correction Sokolow placed second in the 50-fly in the 100-fly and second in the 200- Raider Ice Hockey Team Rips and third in the 100-free. Lena Mo- free. Cathryn Winchester finished first rello (50-fly) and Kyla Gargiulo (100- in the 200-IM and second in the 100- free) took second. fly. Callie Meserole placed first in the Vernon Boys, 4-2, in Opener 11-12: Lizzie Stellar finished first 100-breast. Caitlyn Oster finished in the 100-free and 50-breast. Emily second in the 100-back. Winchester, More than a year of effort to estab- Brian Jascur were solid throughout Clauss (200IM) and Anastasia Meserole, Goodman and Oster fin- lish an ice hockey team at Scotch with a number of dramatic saves. Bogdanovski (50-fly) placed first. ished first in the 200-medley relay. Plains-Fanwood High School paid Ryskassen, on an assist from Danny off when the new Raider JV team Jones, scored midway through the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE played its first game and claimed a 4- third period to make it 3-1. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION 2 victory over Vernon. Vernon then scored to tighten the NOTICE OF MEETINGS Scotch Plains was trailing after the sore to 3-2 but Rich Kickenwicz and (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) first period, 1-0, to the tough Vernon Max Jones clamped down on defense *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* team. Midway through the second to help secure the victory. Ryskassen TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting period, Eric Kaufman picked up a sealed the victory with an empty net DATE OF MEETING: December 22, 2005 loose puck and scored the first goal goal for the 4-2 final. LOCATION: Administration Building for Scotch Plains-Fanwood ice The Raider ice hockey game sched- Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street hockey. The Raiders kept the pres- ule can be found on the school district Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 sure on Vernon and Danny Jones website. To join the SPF Ice Hockey TIME: 7:00 p.m. scored after some hard work by Nick Association, please e-mail Ryskassen. [email protected] for more in- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. for Varsity BLASTING STRAIGHT AHEAD…In the December 1 issue of The Leader and Soccer Team recognitions. Leading 2-1 in the third period, the formation. Opportunities for younger The Times, junior Brittany Pryor’s name was unintentionally identified as ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. Raider defense made many outstand- players to skate with the high school Whitney Pryor. The caption should have read junior Brittany Pryor blasts for a 1 T - 12/15/05, The Times Fee: $30.60 ing plays. Goalies Chris Bauer and team are being planned for the spring. seven-yard gain in the Powder Puff football game.

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Mobility Broker Network © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 18 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Girls Softball League (3rd-8th upon registration numbers. Parent week at the bowling center. Partici- $30 per person, which includes ma- grades) volunteers and umpires are needed to Scotch Plains Recreation pants must register at the Scotch terials and refreshments. This basic, instructional league is coach. The season runs Saturday, Department Events Calendar Plains Recreation Department by Adult Beginner Dance. John based on teaching skills and drills in April 15 to Saturday, June 10. January 13. Russitano is teaching this program. a non-competitive format. Teams will The cost is $45 for early registra- by: Allison Halperin Bumper Bowling– Pre-K/Kinder- Programs are: week 1, Cha Cha/ be formed and practices and games tion which be held Thursday, January [email protected] garten. Held at Linden Lanes on Foxtrot; week 2, Salsa/Rumba; week will be played on township ballfields 12 through Thursday, February 9. The Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. or noon. 3, and Swing/Salsa, week 4, Hustle/ twice a week. Leagues will depend cost is $55 for those persons register- (908) 322-6700 ext. 221 See above for fees. The program Tango, and week 4, Swing/Waltz, ing from Friday, February 10 through begins January 18. Classes are held 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a
Thursday, March 16. Cuentos, (ages 6 to 8). This new rates dance movements with instruc- Theater For Kids (K-5th). Each cost of $50 per person from Wednes- The recreation department is seek- story-based class is designed for stu- tion to music. Learn line dances and participant is assigned a role, learn day, January 25 to Wednesday, Feb- ing a girl’s softball league coordina- dents who can already read. Children circle dances. Classes will be held at lines, and work on basic acting tech- ruary 15 at the Towne House. In Loving tor for the upcoming season. Anyone will listen to stories, act them out, and the Towne House in Green Forest niques in this class. The final class is Adult Intermediate Dance. John interested should contact Allison learn ideas. The class will be Tues- Park Saturday, January 21 through show time. Parents are invited to Russitano will also be teaching this Halperin at (908) 322-6700, ext. 222. days from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Scotch March 4. There will not be a class on attend. Classes will held at the Towne dance program. Class members will Memory Maracas Hills Country Club. February 18. Registration will be held House on Saturdays, January 28 learn four dances. Classes are at the Maracas I (Ages 3-5) Introduction Maracas Aventuras (ages 3-5). This January 4 to 16. The fee is $35 per through April 8. There will be no Towne House. Programs are: week to Spanish, Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 flexible class for ages 3-5 will be held person. class on March 11. 1, Swing/Salsa; week 2, Foxtrot/ a.m. and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 1:15 Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:25 p.m. at Advanced Robotics (ages 7-12). Classes for 3rd to 5th graders will be Waltz; week 3, Cha Cha/Hustle, and p.m., at the Towne House. the Towne House. Children will build and take home held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and week 4, Rumba/Tango. Class times PUBLIC NOTICE Maracas Todo Sobre Mi (Ages 4- their own robot. The class will be 1 to 1:45 p.m. for k-2nd grade. Reg- are 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. 7). Students will create their own held at the Scotch Hills Country Club istration is January 4 to February 24. The fee is $50 per person and regis- TOWN OF WESTFIELD books about themselves in this class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The fee is $50 per person and $55 tration and begins January 4. to be held Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 Tuesday, January 16 and 17. Regis- per person for the K-2nd class. Line Dancing. Sandy and Lou Notice is hereby given that Westfield p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club. tration is January 4 to 11 at a fee of Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions Senior Aerobics. Session 1 will be Smehil teach this class. The line at its December 12, 2005 meeting for the All classes begin the week of Janu- $115 per person. held Febuary 9, 14, 16, 23, 28 and dance class will now take place on following applications heard at its Novem- ary 23 and run for six weeks. The cost Egyptian Dig (ages 6-11). Students March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23. Classes Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. ber 14, 2005 meeting: is $115 per person and $17 per person will Chip away at the clay to unearth are held Tuesdays and Thursdays Classes are at the Towne House in Kim & Joe Manning, 123 Lincoln Road, per flex class. four timeless Egyptian treasures. The from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Towne Green Forest Park and run from Seeking permission to demolish a de- Fun Dances, Ages 5 to 14. Scotch dig will be held at the Scotch Hills House in Green Forest Park. Class January 23 to March 27. There is tached garage and construct a new de- Plains resident Assia Moran will teach Country Club from 9 to 4 p.m. on tached garage and construct a two story size is limited. The fee is $5 for no class on Monday, February 20. addition to the rear of the home contrary to this new program. This class incorpo- Friday, February 17. Registration at residents and $10 for non-residents. Fees are $15 for residents and $20 the requirements of Sections 11.07E7, $80 per child will be taken from Registration begins January 4. for non-residents. Registration be- 13.01B, 13.01G1b, 13.01G1b. Applica- PUBLIC NOTICE Wednesday, January 4 through Fri- Reading Group With A Voice. Par- gins January 4. tion Approved. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY day, February 10. ticipants read or reread literature. Adult Self Defense taught by Sensei Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ertman, 622 CHANCERY DIVISION Mannerations (ages 4-7.) The class Everyone participates and then dis- Alan. Learn basic self-defense tech- Embree Crescent, Seeking permission UNION COUNTY teaches children about etiquette. to erect a tennis court in rear yard contrary DOCKET NO. F-18683-05 cusses what was read or sits back niques in this class. A minimum of to the requirements of Sections 11.09E11, FILE NO. XRZ 73320F Classes will be held at the Scotch and soaks in the opinions of others. 10 people are needed for the class. 

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Kevin & Eileen Sroka, 526 St. Mark’s FLEET SERVICE CORPORATION March 2, and 9. Registration at $85 ary 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Registra- the Towne House. Registration is Avenue, Seeking permission to construct YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND per person will take place January 4 tion begins January 4. The cost is $50 and begins January 4. an addition contrary to the requirements of REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, to January 20.








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The dents for courses in its winter pro- ages three through five, will be held many young Americans are now flip- Pew study found that 21 percent of gram schedule. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs- ping to Comedy Central. those under 30 get their news exclu- The Music Studio, which offers days. The 15 two-hour sessions are A growing number of viewers are sively from comedy sources like “The private vocal and instrumental music offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or getting most or all of their news in- Daily Show” and “Saturday Night lessons to both children and adults, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. beginning January formation from comedic media such Live,” a 100 percent increase in view- will begin its 14-week winter session 24. Taught by Diane Burkam and as “The Daily Show with Jon ers from four years ago. on January 2. Beginning to advanced Valerie Pineda, children are encour- Stewart,” a mock-news show that sa- By highlighting the hypocrisies of level students may enroll for 30-, 45- aged to create arts and crafts while tirically reports on world events, poli- politicians and the absurdities of as- or 60-minute lessons in strings, gui- listening to Mozart. tics and pop culture. Over the past pects of the democratic process, tar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, Kids learn about rhythm and pitch few years, the humorous approach to Stewart does more than elicit laughs piano or voice. using their voices, and percussion GHETTO…Joshua Sobol’s play Ghetto will be performed this weekend by the serious issues has become more popu- from his audience; he forces them to The Music Studio is open Monday and tonal instruments. This winter Westfield High School drama department. Dealing with a theatre group in the lar, appealing to young viewers and think and evaluate what they have through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., session also includes learning to play Vilna, Lithuania ghetto during World War II, cast members, from left to right, are effectively capturing their attention. heard. Mike Burns, Jennifer Kujawski, Arielle Smelkinson, Mike Tannenbaum and Zal and on Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 6 the recorder. In the theater segment, Spialter. In the background are Kate Douglas, James Hooper-Hamersley, Alex During the 2004 elections, “The Whether it was the original inten- p.m. Lessons, given by a professional children learn to express themselves Forstenhausler, Max Lazar and Bobby O’Rourke. A matinee performance is on Daily Show” attracted more 18 to 34 tion of “The Daily Show” or not, the staff, are arranged at a time that is through acting, theater games, cre- Thursday at 3:30 p.m. with evening performances on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. year-olds than cable news channels, satirical approach to capturing young convenient to both the instructor and ative movement, dance, puppetry and reported the National Annenberg viewers has been working well and student. pantomime. Election Survey. The survey also has been emulated by other media. Group lessons are also offered in For more information on The Mu- WHS Performs Sobol’s found that “Daily Show” viewers TBS recently aired “Earth to the Kids on Keys program, which sic Studio and Kids ‘N’ Arts, or any knew more about election issues than America,” a comedy show, to raise helps children to learn piano funda- NJWA program, call (908) 789-9696. people who regularly read newspa- awareness about global warming. mentals through Musique Rapid. Also visit NJWA on the web at Ghetto This Weekend pers or watched television news. Rather than hosting a night of facts Taught by Susannah Marks, the sys- www.njworkshopforthearts.com. WESTFIELD – Ghetto, the Westfield Aaron Eisenberg as Srulik, James Seip Studies by the Pew Research Cen- and activist pleas, comedians such as tem includes a take-home kit with a High School fall drama by Israeli play- as his dummy, Max Lazar as Kittel, ter show that younger Americans Robin Williams and Will Ferrell poked keyboard and game board. Classes Richards Inducted wright Joshua Sobol, will be presented Georgia Mierswa as Hayyah, Zal spend much less time focused on the fun at global warming and how people are currently being held on Tuesdays, this weekend. This play is one third of Spialter as Gens, Alex Forstenhausler news than their older counterparts. are responding to it. By laughing at Thursdays and Saturdays. Into Epsilon Pi Tau Sobol’s The Ghetto Triptych, which is as Weiskopf, Nick Williams as Kruk, Whether the younger demographics the problem, “Earth to America” ef- The Music Studio also offers op- WESTFIELD –Westfield’s David three related plays, including Adam Billy Geltzeiler as The Hassid and are becoming too apathetic to care or fectively engaged its audience, sub- portunities for area musicians to play Richards is among the 24 Millersville and Underground. Show times are a Mike Burns as Dressler and Avrom. just too busy to concentrate, their liminally heightening interest in fight- in its diverse bands, orchestras, and University of Pennsylvania students matinee show on Thursday, December Theatre Company actors are Arielle interest in current events has been ing global warming. ensembles. These include the Full recently inducted into Epsilon Pi Tau, 15 at 3:30 p.m. and evening perfor- Smelkinson as Yosef, Jennifer Kujawski fading. At the same time, comical It is unsettling that such a large Count Big Band, the NJWA Concert Beta Phi Chapter (MU). Epsilon Pi mances on Friday and Saturday, De- as Judith, Chloe Zeitounian as Ooma, approaches to relaying the news have percentage of the public seems to Band, The Alphorn Workshop and Tau is the international honorary for cember 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. in the and Mike Tannenbaum as Yitshok. Com- become more prevalent. Comedy have such little concern over serious Ensemble, the NJWA Symphony Or- professions in technology. David is Westfield High School Auditorium, 550 pleting the supporting cast are James helps make political issues that may topics without some sort of gimmick chestra, the String Ensemble, the Sat- majoring in Technology Education. Dorian Road in Westfield. All tickets Hooper-Hamersley, Erin Scialabba, Kate seem irrelevant or boring become involved. Still, for a responsible citi- are general admission at $7. Douglas, Patrina Caruana, Bobby more personal, quicker to communi- zenry and a bright future, Americans Ghetto is the story of a theatre com- O’Rourke, Ellen Scariati, Lauren Farrell, cate, and easier to understand. need to revive their waning interest in MELLAS pany in the Vilna, Lithuania ghetto dur- Dara Silverman and Lindsay Ryan. The aim of satire, by definition, is current events. If a method can effec- ORTHODONTICS, P.A. ing its World War II Nazi Occupation. It Ghetto musicians include Kate Dou- to expose foolishness and foster re- tively spread information and keep ORTHODONTICS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS is based on diaries from camp personnel glas, Natalie Narotsky, Rachael Kreutzer, form through exposure of folly. the public involved, it is worth being and shows how this theatre group re- Samantha Ritter and Eriene Sidhom. Throughout history, it has been used used. Maybe comedy is the answer. sponds to despair with song, satire and Ben Baron directs musical pieces. as a vehicle for social and political Jessica Riegel is a junior at Westfield criticism of the Nazi regime. This play- The production team includes Roy criticism. In past interviews, Stewart High School. within-a -play contains actual songs sung Chambers, WHS art teacher, scenic in the ghetto and was inspired by an artist and set design, and stage man- actual historical theatre that operated agers Charlie Tripp and Tim Mathews. Auditions for Ira Levin’s from 1942-1943 in this Jewish ghetto. For more information on the show, Leading the camp personnel are: call (908) 789-4549. Deathtrap In December WESTFIELD –Director of Westfield Sidney Bruhl (The Writer): Any- STELLA P. MELLAS, DDS, MS Community Players (WCP) John Correll where from age 45 to 65. Very sharp is holding open auditions for the Ira “British-style” wit. Must be able to NJ Specialty License #5371 Levin thriller Deathtrap on Saturday, project a sense of fun on stage, even Board Certified December 17 and Sunday, December when things are going very wrong. American Board of Orthodontics 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the WCP theater Myra Bruhl (Sidney’s Wife): 45 to at 1000 North Avenue West in Westfield. 55. Attractive, a bit fragile (due to For information, call (908) 232-9568. heart condition), very sweet, self-ef- is pleased to announce Play rehearsals will start in early facing lady who loves Sydney very the opening of her practice in January for performances on March much. 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. Clifford Anderson (The Young Berkeley Heights Hackettstown The suspense builds as Clifford Ander- Writer): 20s. Athletic looking. Must & son sends his mentor Sidney Bruhl a be able to look naïve in the beginning (908) 665-0244 (908) 850-6618 copy of his first attempt at playwriting. and, later, very menacing. He also The play Deathtrap is so perfect in its needs to be able to have fun on stage. “Providing Quality Care Orthodontics with Individualized Attention” construction that Sidney schemes to steal Helga Ten Dorp (The Neighbor): the script and market it as his own. But Woman 40s to 60s. A psychic from Now Accepting Patients shortly after Clifford arrives, it’s not Holland. Big gestures, wild mood swings, Convenient Hours: Evenings & Saturdays clear who is double crossing whom to a completely bizarre human being. become the toast of Broadway. Porter Milgram (The Lawyer): Man www.mellasortho.com The cast requirements are as fol- 50s to 60s. Very straight-laced but with lows: a sense of humor. The opposite of Helga.

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LePoidevin Ms. Larko is well known in the crowds gathered this Sunday after- gifts were set free like a Piñata and local artistic community. She is cur- noon in the farmhouse at Miller-Cory children were allowed to reveal their poppy seed bread, fruit compote, rently the director of Union County House Museum in Westfield. contents. babka and a fruit and nut bread. College’s Tomasulo Gallery, a posi- Mountain, oil/linen, 38" x 76" “Polish history goes back forever,” Mr. Sherry also described the tradi- According to Ms. Mucha and Ms. tion she has held since 1996. She also began Museum Vice-President Tho- tion of passing Oplatek Christmas Murphy, recipes for the homemade teaches painting at the New Jersey “The very first study I did at the society interacts with the environ- pierogis were in great demand, and Center for Visual Arts (NJCVA) and salvage yard was in 1997, but it wasn’t ment,” she explained. they are available at the Arts Student League. until the summer of 1999 that I went “I am very much a product of north- www.westfieldnj.com/mc. In 2000, Ms. Larko was awarded a back there to paint on a regular basis,” ern New Jersey where I grew up and Inside the museum, visitors also commission from the New Jersey explained Ms. Larko. lived most of my life, surrounded by savored the opportunity to learn more Transit and New Jersey State Council “For me, the experience of paint- endless miles of industrial parks, high- about the contributions of Thaddeus on the Arts to create four murals for ing from life is as important as the ways and shopping malls and I would Kosciusko and Casimir Pulaski, who the north mezzanine of the Secaucus final painting. It’s a dynamic process, say that for better or worse, all of my were Polish war heroes during the Transfer Station, the largest train sta- not a static one, and this is why I art reflects that,” she added. American Revolution. tion in the state. much prefer being on site…instead “Ms. Larko’s work is large, bold For more information about up- One of the most striking things of taking a photo and working in the and beautifully painted, and it bridges coming winter programs and volun- about “Consumed” is that all of the studio,” she added. the realm from great realism to ab- teer opportunities at Miller-Cory, call paintings were done on location, most Ms. Larko’s large and colorful jux- stract formal qualities. Her canvases (908) 232-1776. at a salvage yard in Hackettstown. tapositions of discarded appliances, create great interest in the many, many computers and propane gas tanks, items that are discarded by our con- Discovering among other things, give them a life sumer society, and there is a strange of their own. fascination at seeing these piles of For example, in “Discarded Appli- debris …that are ‘consumed’ by the New Worlds ances,” the starkness of metal is great mass of American society,” com- sharply contrasted with a deep blue, mented Lawrence Cappiello, execu- cloud-studded sky. tive director of the Arts Guild of In “Cocoa Cola,” a heap of twisted Rahway. metal poses for Ms. Larko’s brush the “Consumed” will be on exhibit at HISTORY COMES TO LIFE...Janet Murphy of Kenilworth explains her Polish way a beautiful woman would sit for the Arts Guild of Rahway, 1670 Irv- traditions to visitors by the hearth inside the Frazee Building at Miller-Cory Consumed, oil/linen, 40" x 60" a portrait. ing Street, Rahway, until Friday, De- House Museum. Why does what most of us would cember 16. For more information, consider junk fascinate Ms. Larko? contact the Arts Guild of Rahway at mas Sherry, adding that, in Poland, “I have to admit that I am both (732) 381-7511. More information the Christmas season commences Get Outta’ appalled and fascinated by the ways about Ms. Larko can be found on her with Advent on St. Martin’s Day in in which our consumer industrialized website, www.valerilarko.com. mid-November, normally ushering in the first snowfall. The House One Polish tradition, he said, in- volved dissecting a goose after it was By CAROL F. DAVIS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cooked. If the bones were white and Now through December 18, straight, there would be a snowy win- NJPAC is turning the lobby of Pru- ter. However, gray or mottled bones signified less frigid, stormy weather. dential Hall into a bazaar, with the A WINTRY DAY IN HISTORY...Visitors annual Kwanzaa Festival and Mar- Throughout Poland on St. to The Miller-Cory House Museum in ketplace. Check out the variety of Catherine’s Day (November 25), boys Westfield wait to enter the Frazee Build- vendors featuring jewelry, art, books, would run to the apple orchard and ing, where authentic Polish Christmas bath and body products, clothing, stick the branch of an apple tree in a foods were cooked in a hearth. home furnishings and more. Shop- container filled with water and place ping hours are Thursday and Friday it on a windowsill. If the branch wafer made of flour and water from from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday from bloomed by Christmas they would neighbor to neighbor to offer peace noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday from marry soon. On St. Andrew’s Day and love for the coming year. noon to 5 p.m. The Festival also in- (November 30), Polish girls would “Traditions are yours,” he con- cludes special holiday performances spin in a circle and select either a cluded. “Pick one that fits your fam- and a Kwanzaa Children’s Festival. Susan Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times ribbon, kerchief or rosary bead from ily and stick with it.” SINGSONG….Scotch Plains resident and Wardlaw Hartridge junior Matt Forman separate plates. If they chose the rib- After Mr. Sherry’s lecture, the * * * * * * * leads fellow students in the Wardlaw-Hartridge Choral Arts Society, who performed bon, they would remain single for crowd moved to the Frazee House on The Rahway Arts Guild is show- recently at the Chelsea Assisted Living facility in Fanwood. Matt initiated the student- run society when he was a freshman because he enjoyed visiting the area nursing homes one more year. Selecting the kerchief the museum grounds to sample deli- ing the works of Valeri Larko in her with his eighth-grade choir teacher. meant they would wed within the cious authentic Polish food cooked show, Consumed, from November 20 ™ year. If a Polish girl chose the rosary by the hearth by Melinda Mucha of through December 16. The opening POPCORN bead, she would become a spinster or Roselle Park and Kenilworth resident reception is on Sunday, December a nun. Janet Murphy. Children young and 16, from 1 – 4 p.m., and admission is After explaining some other Polish old passed around plates filled with always free. Larko’s paintings reflect Aeon Flux: traditions that were connected to find- pierogis with sour cream, kielbasa, her “ongoing obsession with urban ing true love (most of the poor, and industrial imagery.” (See full story Sci-Fi Redux hardworking Polish people had little Concert at Crossroads above). For details log onto: http:// else to long for, he indicated), Mr. www.rahwayartsguild.org or call One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Sherry discussed the Christmas foods To Benefit Injured Man (732) 381-7511. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ening himself, looking first up to the savored by the Polish. GARWOOD – Crossroads in 1 & 1/2 popcorns * * * * * * * pulpit and then surveying his pals, Fish was a staple on Christmas Eve Garwood will host a rock concert on Fans of the Arts & Crafts move- Aeon Flux, quizzically and rapidly Big Vic asserts, “His brother was because the Polish peasants could not Saturday, December 17, at 7 p.m. to ment will enjoy Christmas at Crafts- moving into first place as worst movie worse!” afford meat, unless they were given a benefit a 23-year-old Virginia student man Farms on Route 10 in Morris of the year, reminds me of a joke they And so it is similar with Aeon Flux. rabbit or chicken as a gift from a who suffered severe head injuries in ADMISSION Plains on December 17 and 18. The used to tell back in Minsk. Everyone True, it is a misfiring bit of misbegotten landowner or richer person. Often an automobile accident last month. former residence of Gustav Stickley in the hood used to get a real kick out sci-fi that even the comely Charlize there were 12 courses – one for each Robyn Scott, the co-owner of Re- INFORMATION will be decked out for a 1915 Arts and of it. Theron in the title role cannot redeem. of Jesus Christ’s apostles. Cabbage juvenations in Mountainside, has or- Crafts Christmas. Visit from 10 a.m. It is Friday night at the synagogue. But to brand it this year’s worst film is and beets would be served, but Mr. ganized the benefit for her nephew, SESSIONS until 3 p.m. On Saturdays, “Mrs. The evening prayers have just con- conveniently myopic, if not disingenu- Sherry explained that a bitter dish Brandon McGraw. Mr. McGraw was Claus” will visit the Log House from cluded. But before dismissing his ous. Where, pray tell, would you then would be included to bring to mind injured November 2 when his car was 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is $4 congregants, Rabbi Fauntelroy brings place Filmdom’s answer to birdcage Judas Iscariot, the apostle who be- struck by a sports utility vehicle and January 21, 2006 - $7. For information or directions, up the sore subject of Clem’s death liner, the unremittingly awful The Dukes he was hurled into a ravine. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. log onto: http:// that morning. A longstanding tradi- of Hazzard? The list could go on and on. Ms. Scott said her nephew has no www.stickleymuseum.org or call tion of the temple, before the night’s None of this is to excuse or apolo- health insurance. She said all proceeds (973) 540-1165. business can be concluded someone gize for director Karyn Kusama’s from the event will be given to the February 8, 2006 has to say something positive about beside-the-point, rehashed conglom- family to help pay the mounting bills. * * * * * * * the recently deceased. eration of all ideas futuristic posing Mr. McGraw was in a medically- 9 to 11 a.m. It’s time for the Holiday Light Problem is, shameful as it might as a major motion picture. It’s just induced coma for three weeks. He Spectacular at the easy-to-find PNC be, no one liked Clem. In fact, they that it was a dull week for film re- now is receiving rehabilitation therapy April 12, 2006 Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. The hated the scurrilous old coot. Hence, leases. Several colleagues were ap- at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in drive-through, animated show has no one is willing to stand up and parently just itching to let loose with Alexandria, Va. 9 to 11 a.m. more than a million enchanting lights proclaim some niceties about the guy. the pent-up superlatives. Four bands and an acoustic player, in a wide array of dazzling displays. They are steadfast. A half hour passes, There is a bit of discovery power Pete Dempsey, who is from the Plainfield Pay by the carload; it’s $12-$30, de- AUTHENTIC FARE...Hearthside, then an hour. No one speaks. Afraid it insinuated in proclaiming “The plates of kielbasa, pierogi and babka area, will perform at the concert. The R.S.V.P by calling pending on the day and the size of might be misconstrued, no one even Worst,” a little self-applause by com- bands include On the Rocks, which spe- your vehicle. The lights will be there were served up to visitors as authentic clears his throat. parison. However, it could get slightly Polish Christmas foods inside the cializes in 1980s rock music, Bad Atti- (908) 754-1882 x 155 though Sunday, January 1. Take a The rabbi repeats the request, iter- delusive. Review enough movies and Frazee House at Miller-Cory House tude, which also does rock and roll, picture with Santa and stop for hot ates the importance of the piling on loses its appeal. Museum in Westfield. Dirty Brown Sound, which plays rock chocolate and cookies, or shop for congregation’s tradition and says that That said, it is nonetheless a chal- with a jazz infusion, and Stillicide, which The holiday decorations. This year, there no one will be allowed to leave until lenge trying to find something nice to trayed Christ. plays a variety of music. is an ice-skating rink, too. Any infor- this ritual is observed. Still, no one say about the corrupt new world that On Christmas Eve, straw would be Crossroads is located at 78 North Wardlaw- mation you need is at: http:// speaks. Stomachs begin to growl. The screenwriters Phil Hay and Matt nestled under the tablecloth to set a Avenue. There is a minimum donation www.holidaylightspectacular.com. men all want to go home and enjoy Manfredi have fashioned. Positives place for Jesus or a stranger, depend- of $8 per person. Tickets will be avail- Hartridge School * * * * * * * their pre-Sabbath dinners. are few and far between. ing on what part of Poland one hailed able at the door or at Rejuvenations at Wilkins Theatre at Kean Univer- This goes on well into the evening. So, is there anything nice to say from. 887 Mountain Avenue in Mountainside. 1295 Inman Avenue sity is presenting NOEL, A Latin- The parishioners are bedraggled and about Aeon Flux? Of course there is. All lights were extinguished on For further information, please call American Christmas Concert on hungry. And it looks like no one will It’s all relative. Remember Oscar Christmas Eve, said Mr. Sherry, and Robyn at (908) 376-1923 or (908) Edison, NJ 08820 Saturday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. relent. And then, finally, Big Vic winner Halle Berry’s Catwoman young “starboys” would carry torches 403-1770. www.whschool.org Admission is $18 - $25 for this holi- stands up. His cohorts look on with (2004)? Well, that was worse. to usher villagers into church for day music, dance and spoken-word amazement. Eyes down, only furtively * * * * * * * Midnight Mass. Only at sunrise on performance. To purchase tickets call glancing at his fellow worshipers, he Aeon Flux, rated PG-13, is a Para- Christmas Day when the windows the box office at (908) 737-SHOW or can’t help but feel a bit ashamed. But mount Picture’s release directed by were flung open was light allowed visit: www.wilkinstheatre.com. By truth is, by this hour he has nothing to Karyn Kusama and stars Charlize into the church, symbolizing Christ the way, Papa Noel is Santa in much fear from his friends. Leave it to Big Theron, Martin Csokas and Jony Lee coming as “the light of the world.” of Latin America. Vic to do what they cannot. Straight- Miller. Running time: 93 minutes. In Poland, Christmas trees were Page 22 Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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