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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 8, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Board of Ed. Considers $78-Mil. Budget, Tax Increase Limits By MARYELLEN PALERMO Business Administrator Robert He said the increase remains low with- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Berman provided assistance, explain- out compromising the program. WESTFIELD – The board of edu- ing the numbers of the budget that has Superintendent of Schools Will- cation on Tuesday night reviewed been revised from $78,232,188 to iam Foley said Westfield High School budget options amounting to more $78,341,332. As such, it reflects a tax has not changed the number of train- than $78 million for the 2007-2008 increase of about 3.5 percent over last ers to facilitate the athletic depart- academic year. A new state law re- year, he said. ment and, due to the large number of stricts school boards from increasing Board member Richard Solomon student athletes, he recommended taxes by more than 4 percent. responded to Ms. Cassie’s concerns hiring a part-time athletic trainer con- “The state has been so focused on by saying that the state budget cap tracted on an hourly pay rate for fall property tax relief,” said board mem- allows an increase of 15 cents per and spring seasons. ber Beth Cassie. She said $180,000 $100 of assessed valuation, while the Mr. Foley discussed the elimina- would have to be cut for every tax BOE’s outlined budget proposes an tion of one community service advi- point the tax levy is reduced for the increase of 13 cents, which he said sor position, which has been dormant public taxpayer to see a reduction in meets the board’s goal of limiting the for several years. WHS does not have tax bills. tax increase from 14 cents to 13 cents. a community service requirement, and there are “numerous” groups – such as the Key Club and Young Optimists Club – available to students inter- ested in servicing the community, he said. In regards to placing community service on the “chop block,” Mr. Foley said, “Maybe one advisor combined with other opportunities would be a compromise.” On another matter, last year the board attempted to transfer students from Wilson Elementary School to Franklin Elementary School to di- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader GRAND OPENING…Cosi Restaurant opened this week at 102-108 East Broad Street in Westfield. Above, guests enjoy minish the problem of overpopula- Cosi’s variety of sandwiches, salads, pizza and s’mores plates at last Thursday’s grand opening event. tion in the classroom. This year, Mr. Foley said the board plans to redis- trict 30 students, creating an addi- tional first-grade section at Franklin Westfield to Ask County to Pay and allowing Wilson to accommo- date an additional kindergarten sec- Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader PANCAKE TIME...Members of the Westfield Rotary Club prepare pancakes at tion. If It Loses On-Street DPW Spaces the club’s annual event Saturday morning at Westfield High School. The Rotary The districts Citizen’s Advisory Club holds the breakfast as a fundraiser for its scholarship funds. Committee developed a system of By MICHAEL J. POLLACK tions, lead green (green left-turn ar- the county engineer’s office. Mr. course options that included Manda- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rows), state-of-the-art computerized Marsh suggested “bumping” the rin and Robotics to entice parents WESTFIELD – Town Engineer signals, pedestrian signals and a curb in eight feet, creating parallel Westfield Lacrosse Club from the north side of Westfield to Ken Marsh said at Tuesday’s town smoother right-turn movement by parking. “They seemed agreeable enroll their children in Edison Inter- council conference meeting that he widening the road. to that. That might be something mediate School. Parents expressed hopes to see the conclusion of the “It’s a great design,” he added. “It that’s doable.” Seeks More Time on Fields excitement towards the science tech- “state-of-the-art” traffic improve- will greatly improve traffic flow, Committee Chairman Mark By MARIA WOEHR user meetings should be earlier in the nology option, officials said, but out ments done at Crossway Place, and could be constructed this sum- Ciarrocca, who acted as mayor on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader year. I am scheduling games without of the 69 students from Tamaques, Edgewood and North Avenues by this mer.” Tuesday, said the committee be- WESTFIELD – Representatives fields to play on,” Mr. Werner said. McKinley and Jefferson Elementary summer. However, he said the im- However, he said there is one lieved that “parking is important from the Westfield Lacrosse Club According to Bruce Kaufman, rec- Schools to communicate interest, provements might eliminate all on- “drawback,” which affects the DPW for customers going in and out con- asked the recreation commission reation director, both lacrosse and seven students made a tentative com- street parking for the department of facility. “Because of the striping, stantly during the day. The White Monday night for more time on the soccer had requested more time on mitment to the program. public works (DPW). additional lanes and lane widths, we Paper Study (completed last year fields. the fields. “Lacrosse wanted more Mr. Foley said the balance of en- During the Public Safety, Trans- will now lose all of our street park- on DPW and engineering opera- “We would like two nights, prefer- time then they received in previous rollment by course choice is not an portation and Parking Committee re- ing on both sides of the street, which tions) has tried to make that build- ably Tuesdays and Thursdays, to play years in Kehler Stadium. It was my effective option. He said it is too port, Mr. Marsh described the plan’s means our customers, who we are ing more customer-friendly. We games. Right now soccer has the fields understanding that Sandy [Mamary, difficult to ask parents to make the progress as in the “90-percent stage,” trying to make our entrance more agree that bump should be made, 72 percent of the time and we have the Westfield School District’s certi- decision of forsaking the friendships saying, when complete, it would pro- convenient for, will have to walk a and we will find it acceptable if the the fields 28 percent of the time, even fied trainer] was giving more time to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 vide “left-turn lanes in both direc- couple hundred feet. I found that county pays for it.” though soccer has 800 users and we lacrosse this year. Soccer wanted more unacceptable.” Mr. Marsh said DPW would lose have 600 users,” said Rich Werner, time also. But soccer was not willing Planning Bd. OK’s Doctor’s He said both he and assistant town 10 spaces in front of the building and president of Westfield Lacrosse. to switch days,” Mr. Kaufman said. engineer Kris McAloon met with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The schedule for the season came “It doesn’t seem that the field out two weeks ago, according to time is being distributed equally if Westfield Lacrosse representatives. it is 70/20,” said Commissioner Bob Office, Stirling Subdivision “We didn’t know until two weeks Smith. “I think it is too late for By WAYNE BAKER approximately 6,500 square feet, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ago. We requested more time. These CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 about 10 percent smaller than the WESTFIELD — The town’s plan- 7,200-square-foot requirement, and ning board Monday night approved 100 feet deep, less than the required an enlarged entryway at a new doctor’s 120-foot requirement. The plans, as office on Central Avenue, an addition presented, call for the demolition of to the rear of a downtown building on the existing home on the property. Prospect Street and the subdivision The driveway for one of the new of a property on Stirling Place. homes will use the location of the The changes to the doctor’s office existing driveway; the other drive- site at 433 Central Avenue include the way will be located “as far back as enlargement of the rear entryway on possible” on Livingston Street, as a previously approved project. Roger described by the applicant’s urban Winkle, applicant Thoracic Holdings planner, Michael Jovishoff. When LLC’s architect, said the need for an questioned about tree removals re- enlarged doorway was discovered quired, Mr. Jovishoff responded that after the board’s approval of the origi- two interior trees would need to be nal project. He said it was necessary removed for the new home, and that because the existing stairway failed the new driveway would be situated to meet current commercial standards. to avoid the need to remove large He said the other proposed change – trees. Wayne Baker and Lauren Vernick for The Westfield Leader the addition of an elevator – would Board member Lori Duffy said the OFF TO THE RACES...Above, race officials and participants examine the cars enable disabled patients and emer- project would need to come before prior to Saturday’s Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout Pack 172 at Westfield’s gency services ready access to the the tree preservation committee. Ms. Franklin School. Issac Amador won the derby, and Chris Pettit captured second. space. Thornton said the project would need Matt Basile took third place after edging out Owen Hein in a run-off. Below, Mr. Winkle said the addition would to comply with the town’s growth Danny LaMastra and Basile wait for ribbons and trophies to be given out at the add 187 square feet to each floor. The share ordinance, requiring a portion end of the Wolf competition. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader SEEKING REELECTION…Former Governor Brendan Byrne, third from left, change of plans moves the entryway of a low-income housing unit be was the guest speaker at Monday night’s fundraiser for the re-election bid of size from 10 by 19 feet to 16 by 23 funded as a condition of the creation Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, left. Also pictured are supporter Lorryn Gumble, feet. Town Planner Judy Thornton of a new dwelling. Governor Byrne and New Jersey State Democratic Party Chairman and Assem- said the additional space would not The board carried two applications, blyman Joe Cryan (LD-20, Union). affect the more demanding parking one at 200 Canterbury Road, the other space requirements based on usage. at 112 to 116 Cacciola Place, over to Board members unanimously ap- the April meeting at the applicants’ BOE to Hold Community proved the changes. requests. The meeting, currently The board granted approval to scheduled for Monday, April 2, will Diddell Properties for an addition to probably be rescheduled because of Forum on Superintendent the building at 10 Prospect Street. Passover, officials said. WESTFIELD – As one of the first President Anne Riegel said. “We The application proposed a two-story steps in initiating a search for a new invite the public to participate in the addition to the rear of the building, superintendent of schools, the identification of these characteris- which currently houses an orthope- Westfield Board of Education (BOE) tics by attending the forum and also dic device and shoe business and an Spring Ahead! will hold a Community Forum on by completing the online Leader- advertising agency. Daylight Saving Time Wednesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in ship Profile Assessment survey, On the first floor, the addition will the cafeteria at Edison Intermediate which can be found on the district’s create workshop space primarily for Sunday, March 11, 2 a.m. School at 800 Rahway Avenue. web site, westfieldnjk12.org/survey. the adjustment and repair of artificial The board has retained the ser- The deadline for completion of the limbs. Board member Robert Newell vices of Hazard, Young, Attea and survey is Thursday, March 15.” noted an issue with the drawing of the Associates, Ltd., a search firm that The survey results will be com- front façade related to revisions to specializes in assisting boards with piled by the consultants and pre- lighting and signage. Robert Algarin, the identification and selection of sented to the BOE at a public meet- the applicant’s architect, agreed to superintendents, to facilitate the fo- ing in April. The board is hopeful provide the board with a revised draw- rum. that it will be able to identify candi- ing. “A very important stage in this dates and make a final selection by The board granted approval to Mark PAGE INDEX process is the identification of the the end of June, in order to have a Marotta for the subdivision of the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 16 Obituary ...... 18 characteristics we will be looking new superintendent in place for Sep- property at 634 Stirling Place. The Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-15 Classifieds .... 19 for in our new superintendent,” Board tember 2007. two properties created will each be Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 11-17 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Rescue Squad POLICE BLOTTER

Begins Fund Drive Westfield stop at Central Avenue and Grove WESTFIELD — Westfield Mayor The squad, which is funded en- Friday, February 23, Jeffrey N. Street. He was released to a respon- Andy Skibitsky last week kicked off tirely from private donations, looks Littman, 18, of Westfield was ar- sible individual. the Westfield Rescue Squad 2007 fund to every citizen who lives and works rested on the 700 block of Central Fanwood drive by proclaiming March “Westfield in Westfield to provide for the squad’s Avenue, for alleged unlawful pos- Monday, February 26, a business Volunteer Rescue Squad Month.” day-to-day operating expenses. Ev- session of alcohol by an underage located in the 300 block of North Mayor Andy Skibitsky proclaimed ery home and business in Westfield person. He later was released with a Avenue reported that it was issued that the “Westfield Rescue Squad has will be receiving a fund drive letter summons. bad checks from a Westfield resi- unselfishly provided emergency within the next few days asking for Saturday, February 24, James A. dent. medical care and transportation to financial support of the rescue squad. Caldora, 62, of Westfield posted $120 Tuesday, February 27, a gas station the residents and visitors of Westfield, This year, as well as raising money, at Westfield police headquarters on a in the 100 block of South Avenue and in the event of accident, disaster or the squad also has a need for volun- traffic warrant issued by the Union another located in the 300 block of sudden illness, for the past 56 years.” teers to work as emergency medical Municipal Court. South Avenue both reported that a The mayor’s proclamation said “dur- technicians and dispatchers to replace Monday, February 26, Sharly customer paid for gas with a counter- ing the year 2006, squad members the normal turnover of members who Azard, 22, of Scotch Plains was ar- feit $20 and a counterfeit $50 bill. volunteered over 31,000 hours of retire or move away. rested during a motor vehicle stop on Friday, March 2, in the early morn-

EMT duty time to answer 2,500 emer- The squad is an all-volunteer orga- Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader the 600 block of West South Avenue ing hours, residents on Laurel Place, gency calls.” nization and one the few squads in the THANKS-A-LOT…Last week, Mayor Andy Skibitsky honored the local girl on an outstanding Westfield traffic Byron Lane and South Avenue re- Scott Messey, vice president of the state with members pulling duty from scouts, part of the Westfield’s Washington Rock Council, as they celebrated their warrant for $150. Azard was released ported that their basements were Westfield Rescue Squad, thanked the the building, 24 hours a day, seven 50th anniversary. The honor coincides with the upcoming Girl Scout Week, to be after posting bail. flooded due to the heavy volume of mayor and added, “The Squad is proud days a week. Tax-deductible contri- held from March 11 to 17. Wednesday, February 28, Brianna rain. to have been able to serve the resi- butions can be made to: Westfield Nieves, 20, of North Plainfield was Saturday, March 3, James H. Gor- dents of Westfield for over a half Volunteer Rescue Squad, 335 arrested during a motor vehicle stop don, 38, of Plainfield was arrested century, and that with continued com- Watterson Street, Westfield, New Jer- WF Council Discusses Traffic at Raritan Road and Lake Avenue in and charged with DWI following a munity support, the squad hopes to sey 07090. To learn more about vol- Scotch Plains and charged with hin- motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. provide another half century of vol- unteering with the Rescue Squad, call dering apprehension. Nieves alleg- According to police, a subsequent unteer service.” (908) 233-2500. Intersection Renovations edly twice gave police a false name investigation revealed outstanding and date of birth. She was released warrants out of Irvington and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with a summons. Maplewood, as well as a not-bail an additional eight to 10 across the Lacrosse Club co-president/boys di- Thursday, March 1, Jorge Mena- warrant issued by the Union County street. rector Rich Werner of Scotch Plains Pilco, 22, of Plainfield was arrested Sheriff’s Department. He was pro- The Finance Policy Committee met Avenue addressed “allocation equity” for contempt of court on a traffic cessed and released to the Union following the meeting to “hopefully at Houlihan/Sid Fay fields, which he warrant for $283 issued by the Perth County Sheriff’s Department. wrap up the budget,” according to brought up at Monday night’s recre- Amboy Municipal Court. The arrest Monday, March 5, an abandoned Committee Chairman Peter Echausse. ation commission meeting. (See story occurred during a motor vehicle stop stolen vehicle was recovered in the He said the committee hoped to re- on page 1). in the 200 block of South Avenue, 50 block of Cray Terrace. The vehicle visit and finalize a half-dozen items, According to Mr. Werner, the East. Mena-Pilco was released after was stripped before being abandoned, and would “hopefully, if a consensus Westfield lacrosse program is “allo- posting bail. police said. is reached, give a recommendation cated approximately 28 percent of Thursday, March 1, an incident of Lieutenant Richard Trigo warned after next week’s public meeting.” the available 53 hours of the multi- credit card fraud was reported in the residents of a recent trend in car thefts He said, “Right now, it’s very en- sport complex, which is the same as 200 block of East Broad Street. The in which suspects strip the vehicle in couraging compared to where we were last year. We requested additional time victim reported that improper charges one location and then tow it using to start the process. We will use no this year – an additional six hours a were made to her ATM card in the either rope or chain to a dumping sale-of-assets to balance the budget, week.” amount of $2,829.93. location. Anyone who witnesses an use the same fund balance (surplus) He said the lacrosse program asked Friday, March 2, Francesa Albano, incident of a car being towed by any- as last year and have no unfunded the commission to reconsider the 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested on thing other than a tow truck is asked debt after this year. I won’t give it distribution. Despite acknowledging an outstanding Scotch Plains traffic to contact police immediately. away, but the proposed tax rate for the “inequity,” the recreation com- warrant following a motor vehicle Scotch Plains this year will be much, much better mission decided it was “too late to stop at East Broad Street and West Wednesday, February 28, Tyler than last year…even with all the chal- make a change now,” Mr. Werner North Avenue. Albano was released Smith, 21, of Plainfield was arrested lenges we have.” said. after posting $145 bail. following a motor vehicle stop for an Maria Woehr for The Westfield Leader During public comment, Allen He said, “If it’s recognized that Friday, March 2, a resident of the outstanding Scotch Plains warrant. MORE TIME WANTED…Chris Aslanian, center, and Rich Werner, right, of the Westfield Lacrosse Club listen to Westfield Recreation Commissioner Bob Smith Solomon of Orenda Circle addressed there’s an inequity, a sincere attempt 200 block of Walnut Street reported Saturday, March 3, a resident of (not pictured) address their concerns about unequal time on Westfield athletic the council about a “well-known de- should be made now, instead of work- the gas hatch and cap on her motor Forest Road reported that someone fields. Listening at left is Commissioner Eric Leuthold. veloper to Westfield (Ralph Rapuano) ing on it early next year. I’m trying to vehicle were damaged through an act scratched the side door of his vehicle who is planning to do a development enlist some additional support if you of criminal mischief while the ve- while it was parked in the driveway. in Mountainside and come through would convene.” hicle was parked outside of her home. Sunday, March 4, a Piscataway resi- Westfield.” Mr. Echausse, council liaison to Friday, March 2, a Mountain Av- dent visiting a resident on O’Donnell WF Recreation Commission Mr. Solomon said Mr. Rapuano the recreation commission, said, enue resident reported that a storm Avenue reported that someone re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 owns 336 Orenda Circle and plans to “Bruce (Kaufman) approached the window on his home was damaged moved several gift cards from her Bruce to go back to negotiate sched- the possibility of purchasing a new tear that down and put in a private allocation (by) incorporating time at through criminal mischief and that a bag. The cards were valued at $450, ules.” Sand Pro or grader, since the one road to access land he owns in Kehler Stadium. I am very sympa- porcelain and gold metal address plate police said. “It was not brought to my attention. purchased last year was stolen. The Mountainside. “It will create addi- thetic. My son plays…I think we need was taken from the front of his house. Sunday, March 4, a resident of If we had heard about this in January, one used by the Department of Pub- tional traffic and, after a while, a to do a little more fact- Friday, March 2, a Kimball Av- Westfield Avenue reported that some- we may have been able to do more. lic Works (DPW) is old and needs to private road is used as a shortcut,” he finding…Ultimately, it’s their (the enue resident reported the theft of one broke the side window of his Hopefully, soccer will cooperate with be revamped, according to Town added. recreation commission’s) decision.” the driver’s side mirror from his vehicle with a rock. you,” said Commissioner Jim Marvin, Councilman Peter Echausse, coun- He said there is a Mountainside Mr. Werner replied that Lacrosse motor vehicle while the vehicle was Sunday, March 4, a Country Club who served as commission chairman cil liaison to the commission. The Planning Board meeting tonight, is not getting any more time at Kehler, parked in the roadway in front of his Lane resident reported that someone last year. new Sand Pro would cost $18,000, Thursday, and “it behooves a repre- mainly because “there are so many house. removed several CDs from her un- The recreation commission also and a new grader would cost $6,500, sentative from the town to attend.” competing (entities) at Kehler. Even Saturday, March 3, Constance locked vehicle. The value of the CDs discussed the renovation cost analy- according to Mr. Kaufman. Offi- Second Ward Councilwoman Jo if you think you have it, you might not Licato, 68, of Maplewood was ar- was $40, police said. sis for the proposed Memorial Pool cials said they were not sure how Ann Neylan asked if Mr. Rapuano really have it.” rested on an outstanding traffic war- Sunday, March 4, Christian Cook, project. If the project costs $2.7 to much it would cost to fix the ma- would have to go before Westfield’s Noting that the Westfield High rant issued by the Union Township 39, of Watchung was arrested fol- $3 million, the commission would chine used by the DPW. “We would Planning Board. School track team, Y Flyers, Municipal Court with a bail amount lowing a motor vehicle stop for an be able to pay for it by taking out a use it now because it is necessary to Mr. Marsh replied, “It’s not a plan- Children’s Specialized Hospital, Holy of $400 following a motor vehicle outstanding warrant out of Somerset bond for the next 10 years and then maintain the fields. We could use ning-board matter because there’s no Trinity and St. Helen’s schools’ track stop at West North Avenue and Clark County. He was processed and paying the principal for the next 15 the user fee. Right now we have subdivision in Westfield…We do have teams share the Kehler facility’s use, Street. Licato was transported and turned over to the Somerset County years. “We will be able to pay the $74,000 available,” Mr. Kaufman authority to deny curb cut. That I he said, “we’re trying to work around turned over to the Union Police De- Police. interest down and then pay down the said. believe is our only authority in this all the other users with the board of partment. principal. We will also have to in- The council also has approved four case.” education,” he added. “What seems Saturday, March 3, a Kimball Av- Feb. 2007 Westfield crease the revenue from the pool by employees from DPW for the recre- Mr. Marsh said he would talk to like a lot of space shrinks to a little enue resident reported that some- $20,000, so we can increase fees or ation department in 2007. The vol- Mountainside Borough Engineer space.” one struck her motor vehicle with Rescue Squad Report membership,” said Commissioner unteers will report to the recreation Mike Disko about what would occur Mr. Werner said a “sincere attempt an egg near the intersection of North WESTFIELD – During the Michael Cash. director next week, Mr. Echausse at the concept meeting tonight. should be made,” noting that he was Chestnut Street and Mountain Av- month of February, the Westfield The commission also discussed said. Administrator Jim Gildea said, “disappointed” in the recreation enue. Rescue Squad serviced calls relat- “There’s not a lot we can do. We commission’s decision. Saturday, March 3, following a ing to the following: have limited options. Ken will reach Mr. Echausse said, “You have my motor-vehicle accident investigation Motor Vehicle Accident: 4 Pa. Man Pleads Guilty for out to confirm what our obligations word that I will try to get that re- on the 700 block of Rahway Avenue, Unconscious: 5 are.” solved. Just because the schedules Walter T. Allen, 45, of Westfield was Respiratory Distress: 17 Also in public comment, Westfield are out doesn’t cut it with me.” arrested for allegedly driving while Cardiac Related: 14 Linden Auto Theft Ring intoxicated (DWI). No injuries were Cardiac Arrest: 0 COUNTY – A Pennsylvania man guise that it was stolen, according to reported. Allen was released to a re- Allergic Reaction: 0 has pleaded guilty for his role in an authorities. On February 8, two other sponsible individual. Stroke/CVA: 5 auto theft ring responsible for thefts Pennsylvania men pleaded guilty in Sunday, March 4, Rodney Watson, General Illness: 16 of more than $3 million worth of the case. 51, of Westfield was arrested for al- Gastro-Intestinal Distress: 6 vehicles. Authorities believe that more than leged DWI following a motor vehicle Diabetic Related: 6 According to State Insurance Fraud 150 stolen vehicles with a total value Seizure: 2 Prosecutor Greta Gooden Brown, in excess of $3 million were stolen, WF Memorial Pool Behavioral Disorder: 6 Patrick Gutorski, 32, of Lake Ariel, re-tagged and sold by this auto theft Substance Abuse: 4 Pa., pleaded guilty before State Supe- ring, authorities said. Registration Notice Poisoning: 0 rior Court Judge John Triarisi in Union Authorities said one of the men WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Choking: 1 County to a criminal accusation which falsely portrayed himself as a lock- Recreation Department mailed Pre-Arranged Transport: 1 charged him with second-degree con- smith licensed in New York to obtain 2007 pool registration information Abdominal Injury: 1 spiracy to commit racketeering and 130 automobile key codes from a to all Westfield residents on Febru- Head/Neck Injury: 5 second-degree racketeering. The ring Florida company. ary 9. Spinal Injury: 4 had a base of operations in Linden, Mr. Gutorski is scheduled to be sen- Anyone who did not receive the Chest Injury: 0 where the stolen cars were sold. tenced on Thursday, April 5. He faces mailing or has questions can pick Shock/Trauma: 0 At the guilty plea hearing, Mr. up to 10 years in state prison, a fine up up a registration form or call the Suspected Fracture: 5 Gutorski admitted he was a member to $150,000 and may face civil insur- recreation department at (908) 789- Heat / Cold Related: 0 of an organized enterprise that stole ance-fraud fines, authorities said. 4080 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. Bleeding / Hemorrhage: 10 cars, re-tagged them using counter- The Office of the Insurance Fraud to 4:30 p.m. Burns: 0 feit and salvaged titles and sold them, Prosecutor participated in the multi- The department will accept pre- Syncope: 5 Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader frequently on the Internet through jurisdictional investigation with the TRAFFIC JAM…Town Engineer Ken Marsh shows a map to the Westfield Town registration from 2006 pool mem- OB / GYN: 1 eBay, authorities said. New Jersey State Police, the Pennsyl- Council of the “state-of-the-art” traffic improvements planned at Crossway bers through April 13. Amputation: 0 A re-tagged or re-plated vehicle is vania State Police and the New York Place, Edgewood and North Avenues. However, as discussed at Tuesday evening’s Provided there are still pool mem- Obvious Death: 1 a vehicle which has had its original Attorney General’s Office. council conference session, the improvements may eliminate all on-street parking berships available, the department Lift-Assist: 10 vehicle identification number plate People who are concerned about for the Department of Public Works (DPW). Mr. Marsh suggested “bumping” the will hold in-person registration on Injury-Other: 6 removed so that a VIN from another insurance cheating and have informa- curb in eight feet, creating parallel parking. Saturday, April 14, starting at 8 a.m. Cancelled before arrival: 1 vehicle, usually a vehicle which has tion about a fraud can report it anony- and continuing until membership Other: 34 been damaged in an accident and mously by calling the toll-free hotline closes for Westfield residents only. Total Calls in February: 170 which is a salvage vehicle, can be 1-877-55-FRAUD or visiting affixed to the stolen vehicle to dis- njinsurancefraud.org. WF Board of Education CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their children have established and superintendent. “the only answer is to do a mandatory In other business, the board will redistricting program.” hold an open forum on Wednesday, Based upon his projection, phasing March 14, in the Edison cafeteria to will begin in the “Gardens Area” lo- hear feedback from the community to cated on north side of town. The main quantify their interests in character- “wild card,” he said, is determining istics of a superintendent to replace how many people may move into Mr. Foley. town from now until September. The Board member Gary McCready has superintendent said the board is re- set up a survey online that the public luctant to do any redistricting imme- can access from the board of diately, after they said that they would education’s website, not, but they hope to have re- westfieldnjk12.org. districting completed by fall 2008. A public hearing with Mr. Foley When pressed about a specific pe- and board members is scheduled for riod to begin implementing the pro- 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at posed changes, Mr. Foley joked, “I Westfield High School’s Student Cen- was thinking after I retire.” Mr. Foley ter to discuss the school district bud- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader NEW EATERY…Cosi Restaurant opened on Monday at 102-108 East Broad last week announced his retirement, get, enrollment projections and other Strret in Westfield. Pictured at last Thursday’s ribbon cutting are, from left to effective August 31, after 11 years as “issues of concern.” right: Jason Vespoli, Celenia Vespoli, Councilman Mark Ciarocca, Mayor Andy David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Skibitsky, operating partner Wayne Brown, franchisee Dominick Vespoli, fran- ANCHORMAN...MSG Network host and Mountainside resident John Giannone, chisee Nathan Blau, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director spread the word. get involved. center, speaks with Westfield Leader reporter Linda Condrillo, left, and Arts & Naomi McElynn, Downtown Westfield Corporation Executive Director Sherry Entertainment editor Mike Pollack about covering the New York Rangers and Cronin and Annette Cuevas. Cosi features sandwiches, salads, pizza and a variety goleader.com/organizations getting involved in Mountainside sports. Watch Mr. Giannone’s interview at the of other foods in a cafe environment. Leader office last Friday at goleader.com/video. USPS 485200 Thursday, March 8, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood Council Introduces Proposed Municipal Budget By TED RITTER not be the same as the final spending “The rest of the budget is pretty Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times plan, which they expect to adopt after flat,” Mr. Tomkins said, pointing to FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr a public hearing this summer. individual municipal department bud- and the borough council at a special The borough’s chief financial of- gets and a proposed salary increase of meeting Tuesday night introduced a ficer, Fred Tomkins, said the intro- 3 percent. proposed municipal budget totaling duced budget’s tax levy is so far about Mr. Tomkins said the borough’s tax more than $8.2 million. The 2006 bud- $750,000 (or about 7 percent) more ratables base is “up nearly $1 mil- get rang up at about $7.9 million. than the current budget, resulting from lion,” which he said is “not bad for a Mayor Mahr and borough officials increased pension, insurance and re- small municipality.” said that the “introduced” budget would gional sewerage costs. Mr. Tomkins said the borough could expect its ratables base to increase even more within the next several years, as multiple ongoing downtown rede- velopment projects “come on-line.” Officials decided to introduce the budget Tuesday night in order to meet the March 12 deadline for applying to the state’s “extraordinary municipal aid” program. The borough received $350,000 in such aid (awarded on a competitive basis) last year, limiting the increase in the municipal tax rate. The state funding cannot be used to “enhance spending,” officials said. Ingrid McKinley for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Tomkins said the aid applica- IF IT’S SPRING, IT MUST BE PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIME…Keeping with tradition, the Scotch Plains Lions Club held tion process “is somewhat cumber- its annual pancake breakfast, featuring eggs, sausage and bacon at the Scotch Hills Country Club last Sunday. The Scotch Plains some, but we have done well in the chapter of the international Lions organization actively helps the blind and visually impaired, provides free eye screenings past,” receiving funding in two out of during Scotch Plains Health Fair Day and contributes to local charities. Above, longtime pancake-breakfast cook Lance Booth the last three years. makes hundreds of pancakes during the morning to serve breakfast attendees. Inset, Scotch Plains resident Maighread Lutz, Mr. Tomkins said the borough will 7, and her little sister, Aoife, 1, enjoy breakfast with their family, who attends the breakfast annually.

David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times focus on its successes in shared-ser- FULFILLING A DREAM AT ATLANTIC CITY…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High vices initiatives and redevelopment School senior Pat Mineo lifts his arms in triumph after claiming a 5-1 decision over efforts, since the state looks for mu- SP-F Board of Ed. Tentative Budget Mark Hague of Kingsway to place in the “Elite Eight” in the 145-lb class at the nicipalities that try “to lower their own NJSIAA tournament in Atlantic City March 2-4. See story on page 11. tax burden” when making aid awards. Regarding the “flat” budgets sub- mitted by the borough’s departments, Cuts Freshman Sports, ROTC 4 Candidates Seek 2 Open Councilwoman Donna Dolce com- By NORDETTE N. ADAMS At the BOE’s final budget work- “They will go from eighth grade to mended department heads for being Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times shop Tuesday night, board member having to compete for a spot on a “willing to live on the amount we SCOTCH PLAINS — Recommen- Linda Nelson characterized the bud- junior varsity team. It does not mean Seats on SP-F School Board give them without reducing services.” dations in the tentative 2007-2008 get trimming as “distasteful.” that they will go from eighth to ninth By PAUL J. PEYTON education in Scotch Plains that we Councilman Joseph Higgins added, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Referring to the upcoming bond with no option (for sports),” Ms. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times can (have).” “I give them a lot of credit.” Education $72-million budget and referendum that requests funds from Hayes said. SCOTCH PLAINS – The four-can- Jane Costello of Elizabeth Avenue, Ms. Dolce also pointed to the $65.45-million tax levy include po- voters to refurbish and improve the Traditionally, sophomores com- didate race for two Scotch Plains seats a stay-at-home mom, has three chil- borough’s successes in sharing services. tentially dropping freshman sports at football and soccer fields and the prise junior varsity teams. on the local board of education offi- dren – two attend McGinn Elemen- “Sometimes, if you can’t raise the the high school, the ROTC program track at the high school, board mem- The tentative budget, prepared by cially began last week. Candidates tary School and one attends Terrill bridge, you lower the water,” she said. and fifth- and sixth-grade German, a ber Betty Anne Woerner said, “It Business Administrator Anthony will run for seats currently held by Middle School. Council President Katherine paring down of middle-school com- seems ironic that we’re going to cut DelSordi, recommends combining the Tom Russo, board president, and The seven-and-a-half year resident Mitchell expressed frustration with petitive athletics and postponing our freshman sports teams and build competitive sports teams of both Craig Nowlin, both of whom are not is vice president of the McGinn Par- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 school roof repairs. these new fields.” middle schools into one team per seeking re-election. The Fanwood seat ent-Teacher Association and was pre- Seven of nine board members at- sport. Only track is excluded from the is unopposed. The vote will be de- viously a special-education teacher tended the meeting, and most of them suggested mergers. cided on Tuesday, April 17. for autistic children in New York City Marks, Glover Clash Over nodded their heads at Mrs. Woerner’s While board members repeatedly David Gorbunoff, a resident of and New Jersey. observation. Board members Sasha returned to debating potential losses Algonquin Drive, is making his sec- She told The Scotch Plains- Slocum and Warren McFall were ab- to the athletic program, they also gri- ond consecutive run at a seat on the Fanwood Times that she has attended Letter on Golf Facilities sent. maced at recommended reductions in board of education. BOE meetings on a number of issues By FRED T. ROSSI Mr. Glover, saying he was “respon- Clarifying the loss of freshman staff and changes to the academic “I felt I have something to give of interest, including the district’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sible to the citizens” of Scotch Plains, sports for the record, Superintendent program. Mr. DelSordi presented the (back) to the district,” Mr. Gorbunoff nutritional policy and the McGinn SCOTCH PLAINS — Tempers said all he seeks is financial data about of Schools Margaret Hayes said the following staff reduction options to said when asked why he decided to playground, which was discussed a flared at the township council’s bud- the operations at the golf facilities loss of freshman sports at SPFHS did the board: cutting media specialists run this year. few years ago. get meeting on Saturday when Mayor because he wanted to “raise issues that not mean freshmen would not be able at the high school from two to one, The 15-year resident is director of “I like the way they (the school Martin Marks and Councilman Kevin are important to the township.” to compete athletically. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 operations for the E-Rate Program, a board) work,” she said. “I find them Glover sparred over a recent letter to The exchange occurred near the end federal-funding program that provides to be very professional.” local newspapers in which Mr. Glover of the council’s Saturday afternoon $2.5 billion annually to schools and Ms. Costello said math and lan- criticized council Republicans for budget meeting examining the 2007 ‘Underwhelmed’ Board Asks libraries nationwide for telecommu- guage arts are two areas that she objecting to his request for financial parks and recreation department bud- nications services and Internet access. “would like to be involved in.” information for Scotch Hills Country get. Two weeks ago at the council’s Prior to that, he worked for 13 years as John Kubie of Shirwood Drive in Club and also expressed his skepti- conference meeting, Mr. Glover re- Charlie Brown’s to Revise Plans a contractor in construction trades and Scotch Plains will make his second cism about anticipated revenue from peated a request he and fellow Demo- By FRED T. ROSSI unlike its predecessor, would be a five years as an auditor in the property consecutive run for the BOE. “Looking the new mini-golf facility. crat Jeffrey Strauss made weeks earlier Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times one-story structure. He said there and casualty insurance industry. back, it was very difficult for a new- The mayor told Mr. Glover, a to be provided with a monthly break- SCOTCH PLAINS — Representa- would be seating for 210 patrons, a “I think these three (positions) give comer to get on the board (last year).” Democrat who was elected in No- down of revenues and expenditures for tives of Charlie Brown’s agreed last few seats less than the previous build- me very good experience that our With two open seats this year, he hopes vember, that his eight weeks on the both the country club and the mini-golf Thursday to submit alternative de- ing, and that the new building would district can benefit from,” Mr. he has a “better shot” for a victory. council were akin to “a bull in a china facility that opened last October. signs for a new North Avenue restau- have a sprinkler system. Gorbunoff said. “My focus is in the education side of shop,” and he accused Mr. Glover of At the February 20 meeting, Mayor rant after the township zoning board The proposed exterior design of The candidate has coached Little how the board works,” Mr. Kubie told having gone “behind our backs to put Marks asked Mr. Glover to write a of adjustment said it was, in Chair- the new building showed it to be League and served as a basketball The Times, noting his specific inter- misrepresentations in the paper” in- memorandum detailing what finan- man Jim Fawcett’s words, “a little unlike the former building or the other coach in the township’s recreation ests lie in science and technology. stead of discussing the matter di- cial information he would like to re- underwhelmed” by the original site Charlie Brown’s restaurants in the department. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 rectly with his council colleagues. ceive monthly and what the council plan. area, which resemble old farmhouses. Nancy Bauer, a Canterbury Drive might do with that data so that his The restaurant seeks a use variance Mr. Lauro’s sketches showed a low, resident, has lived in the township request could be forwarded to the ap- and site-plan approval from the board box-shaped, one-story building with since 1990. Her daughter graduated SP Rec. Dept. Seeks Staff, propriate departments for their input. so that it can rebuild the restaurant a flat roof and multiple large win- from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High In a letter printed in the March 1 that was destroyed by a January 24 dows flanking the front entrance, School last year, and her son is cur- edition of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood fire. which would be at ground level. rently a student at the high school. Ponders Partnership With FW Times, Mr. Glover said his earlier At last week’s meeting, architect The new building, the design of The candidate is completing her By FRED T. ROSSI the Union County Vocational-Tech- request for information had caused Salvatore Lauro showed renderings which, he said, is part of Charlie term as president of the SPFHS Ice Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nical Schools on Raritan Road and “an uproar” from the mayor, Deputy of the new establishment, which Brown’s corporate branding strategy, Hockey Association. She is also a SCOTCH PLAINS — Township the expansion of fields at Jerseyland Mayor Paulette Coronato and Coun- would be about 1,700 square feet “is going to blend well with the envi- former Girl Scout leader. recreation officials last week asked Park, and proposed lit soccer field cilwoman Nancy Malool, the three larger than the former building but, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 She said her decision to run for the the township council for at least one behind the southside firehouse on Republicans on the governing body. BOE was “more of an issue of time.” new employee to assist with adminis- Martine Avenue. He also questioned how much rev- “Maybe I would be a different voice tering an increased number of pro- Mr. Poerio said a new nighttime enue the township would actually re- (on the board),” she said. grams, while Councilman Kevin supervisor would be able to coordi- alize from the mini-golf course. She is employed as director of field Glover said he favors talking with nate and oversee evening recreation At Saturday’s budget meeting, experiences within the Department of Fanwood officials about having the activities, especially with the lit fields when the discussion turned to the Education at William Paterson Uni- borough be “a partner” in maintain- at the Vo-Tech School and, possibly, golf facilities and Mr. Glover’s re- versity in Wayne, where she works in ing ballfields in Scotch Plains that are the proposed lit soccer field. He said quest for revenue and expenditure professional development for educa- used by Fanwood youths. a new maintenance position would reports came up, the mayor asked tion majors and helps find placements At last Saturday’s three-hour bud- “lessen the load” on the present de- him to put it in writing in a memoran- in school districts for student teachers. get meeting examining the proposed partment staff, especially given the dum to the council “instead of a let- She holds an undergraduate degree 2007 parks and recreation budget, host of newly renovated fields soon to ter-to-the-editor so that nothing can in elementary education and a master’s Recreation Director Ray Poerio noted be ready for play. be misinterpreted” and so that Chief degree in early-childhood education. that while the number of programs “If we’re going to invest in these Financial Officer Lori Majeski would “The whole gamut is important to his department offers has increased new facilities,” he said, “we have to be clear on what he was requesting. me,” she said. “I just want the best fourfold this decade — from 25 to make sure we maintain them.” Mr. Glover said township officials about 100 — the number of staff Mr. Glover asked, “Why is last year had said the mini-golf course members administering them has re- Fanwood not being asked to be a would generate $100,000 annually Spring Ahead! mained the same. partner in maintaining the fields?” for the township. The 2007 budget “We’re near the breaking point,” he He noted that Fanwood youths make proposal, he pointed out, anticipates Daylight Saving Time told the council, saying the depart- up “a significant percentage” of the about $58,000. Sunday, March 11, 2 a.m. ment needs at least one new em- participants in the various joint base- “We had this expectation of bring- ployee, preferably a night-time su- ball and soccer leagues that utilize ing in $100,000 of revenue,” Mr. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pervisor for evening activities and/ fields in Scotch Plains. Glover said, asking “why we went SEEKING RE-ELECTION…Former Governor Brendan Byrne, third from or an additional maintenance person “They get the better end of it,” he from very optimistic figures [last left, was the guest speaker at Monday night’s fundraiser for the re-election bid for the new and renovated fields near- said. October]” to a lower figure at present. of Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, left. Also pictured are Lorryn Gumble and New Jersey State Democratic Chairman and Assemblyman Joe Cryan (LD-20, ing completion, or it might be forced Mr. Glover said it would be helpful The mayor said mini-golf revenue Union). to cut back its programs. if the council could examine the reg- could total $100,000 per year, but “I Multiple projects are in the works istration records of the joint leagues never said it’d be a net (revenue of PAGE INDEX or are nearing completion, including to see what percentage of players $100,000).” Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 16 Obituary ...... 18 the renovated baseball field on Route were from Fanwood. Township offi- Township Manager Thomas Atkins Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-15 Classifieds .... 19 22, the renovated and lit ballfields at CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 11-17 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP Council to Consider Fee POLICE BLOTTER For Large OPRA Requests By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Martin Marks asked Mr. Fanwood Court. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Levine to contact other area munici- Monday, February 26, a business lo- Monday, February 26, Sharly Azard, SCOTCH PLAINS – The township palities that have enacted a similar cated in the 300 block of North Avenue 22, of Scotch Plains was arrested during reported that it was issued bad checks a motor vehicle stop on the 600 block of council said it would further discuss ordinance to see how it has worked from a Westfield resident. West South Avenue on an outstanding a proposed ordinance to charge fees and to report to the council so that it Tuesday, February 27, a gas station in Westfield traffic warrant for $150. Azard to individuals or media organizations could hold further discussions. the 100 block of South Avenue and an- was released after posting bail. filing document requests under the In other business, the council agreed other located in the 300 block of South Wednesday, February 28, Brianna Open Public Records Act (OPRA) if to secure the services of City Con- Avenue both reported that a customer Nieves, 20, of North Plainfield was ar- complying with those requests in- nections LLC to develop and manage paid for gas with a counterfeit $20 and a rested during a motor vehicle stop at volves “an excessive amount of time” the township’s website. In January, counterfeit $50 bill. Raritan Road and Lake Avenue in Scotch for township employees. company president Morris Enyeart Friday, March 2, in the early morning Plains and charged with hindering appre- Township Attorney Brian Levine spoke to the council about his firm, hours, residents on Laurel Place, Byron hension. Nieves allegedly twice gave Lane and South Avenue reported that police a false name and date of birth. She told the council at its conference which has developed and manages their basements were flooded due to the was released with a summons. meeting on Tuesday that the state’s several dozen municipal websites in heavy volume of rain. Thursday, March 1, Jorge Mena-Pilco, OPRA statute, enacted in 2002, al- New Jersey, and its services. Saturday, March 3, James H. Gordon, 22, of Plainfield was arrested for con- Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lows municipalities to require pay- The township’s technology advi- SAND BOTTLES...Costumed children make sand art at Sunday’s Purim Carni- 38, of Plainfield was arrested and charged tempt of court on a traffic warrant for ment of what the statute calls “a spe- sory committee met recently to dis- val at the Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains. In addition to crafts, the with DWI following a motor vehicle stop $283 issued by the Perth Amboy Munici- cial-service charge” for locating, as- cuss the proposal and, according to carnival included arcade-style games, face painting and inflatable rides. Purim, on South Avenue. According to police, a pal Court. The arrest occurred during a sembling and photocopying a large Councilman Kevin Glover, agreed one of Judaism’s most festive holidays, centers around the reading of the biblical subsequent investigation revealed out- motor vehicle stop in the 200 block of amount of documents. that the township should secure the book of Esther. standing warrants out of Irvington and South Avenue, East. Mena-Pilco was re- Noting the increasing number of services of City Connections. Maplewood, as well as a not-bail warrant leased after posting bail. issued by the Union County Sheriff’s Thursday, March 1, an incident of credit OPRA requests being received, Mr. Township Manager Thomas Atkins Department. He was processed and re- card fraud was reported in the 200 block Levine said some requests take town- said a formal contract, which calls for Board of Ed. Budget Meeting leased to the Union County Sheriff’s of East Broad Street. The victim reported ship employees so much time to gather City Connections to be paid $7,000 Department. that improper charges were made to her the required documents that it takes for the first year, cannot be signed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monday, March 5, an abandoned sto- ATM card in the amount of $2,829.93. them away from their regular jobs. until the township’s 2007 municipal eliminating ROTC completely, slowly Mr. DelSordi, in addition to being the len vehicle was recovered in the 50 block Friday, March 2, Francesa Albano, 19, He recommended that the town- budget is introduced, either later this phasing out German, beginning with district’s business administrator, is of Cray Terrace. The vehicle was stripped of Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- ship utilize the special-service charge month or early in April. no German offered next year to fifth also the current president of the New before being abandoned, police said. standing Scotch Plains traffic warrant for any OPRA request taking more Officials anticipate that the and sixth graders, eliminating one Jersey Association of School Busi- Lieutenant Richard Trigo warned resi- following a motor vehicle stop at East than 20 minutes to fill, with the re- township’s revamped website could music position, which would mean ness Officials. dents of a recent trend in car thefts in Broad Street and West North Avenue. which suspects strip the vehicle in one Albano was released after posting $145 questing party being charged $100 be operational within six months. fewer music classes district-wide, The final recommendation for the location and then tow it using either rope bail. per hour for the time expended by At next Tuesday’s regular meeting, redefining the substance-abuse coun- tentative budget totals $72 million. or chain to a dumping location. Anyone Friday, March 2, a resident of the 200 township employees. eight members of the Scotch Plains- selor position as half-time, cutting The original recommended 2007- who witnesses an incident of a car being block of Walnut Street reported the gas Council members discussed some Fanwood High School DECA pro- one teacher/supervisor position and 2008 school budget was based on a towed by anything other than a tow truck hatch and cap on her motor vehicle were of the details of how such an ordi- gram will sit in for the mayor and dropping two clerical positions. These tax levy of $66.1 million. The new is asked to contact police immediately. damaged through an act of criminal mis- nance would be implemented, includ- council, as well as the township man- staff positions are all current posi- recommended budget’s tax levy is Scotch Plains chief while the vehicle was parked out- ing how the time necessary to fill a ager, township attorney and township tions. $65.45 million. The final tentative Wednesday, February 28, Tyler Smith, side of her home. request would be estimated so the clerk and, as they do every year, act as In addition to trimming current budget has reductions of approxi- 21, of Plainfield was arrested following a Friday, March 2, a Mountain Avenue requesting party would know how the governing body by running the staff, Mr. DelSordi recommended that mately $400,000 down from its first motor vehicle stop for an outstanding resident reported that a storm window on Scotch Plains warrant. his home was damaged through criminal much the charge would be and could meeting, casting votes, making an- instead of adding nine new staff mem- draft, said Mr. DelSordi, who also Saturday, March 3, a resident of Forest mischief and that a porcelain and gold decide whether the proposed $100- nouncements and discussing pend- bers, the board forgo three new posi- told board members that reductions Road reported that someone scratched metal address plate was taken from the per-hour fee would be too excessive. ing matters. tions and add six academic staff mem- mean the district can only repair the the side door of his vehicle while it was front of his house. bers. The three lost positions would roof at Coles Elementary School in parked in the driveway. Friday, March 2, a Kimball Avenue include two high-school teachers and 2007-2008. Sunday, March 4, a Piscataway resi- resident reported the theft of the driver’s one middle-school teacher. The roof at Evergreen Elementary dent visiting a resident on O’Donnell side mirror from his motor vehicle while At the beginning of his presenta- School must wait, he said. The ad- Avenue reported that someone removed the vehicle was parked in the roadway in tion, Mr. DelSordi cited four issues ministration has asked principals and several gift cards from her bag. The cards front of his house. that impact the need to trim the school supervisors to find ways to reduce were valued at $450, police said. Saturday, March 3, Constance Licato, Sunday, March 4, a resident of 68, of Maplewood was arrested on an district budget. He said the new sur- travel, supplies and materials by Westfield Avenue reported that someone outstanding traffic warrant issued by the plus restriction based on S-1701 leg- $100,000. broke the side window of his vehicle with Union Township Municipal Court with a islation passed last year caused the Board member Craig Nowlin asked a rock. bail amount of $400 following a motor school to return $800,000 to the prop- whether the $2-million fields bond Sunday, March 4, a Country Club Lane vehicle stop at West North Avenue and erty-tax roles. School districts used referendum could be rewritten to in- resident reported that someone removed Clark Street. Licato was transported and to be allowed a 3-percent surplus, he clude capital-outlay expenses, such several CDs from her unlocked vehicle. turned over to the Union Police Depart- said. The changes dropped the sur- as repairs to the high-school parking The value of the CDs was $40, police said. ment. plus to 2-percent. lot and roof repair. Mrs. Woerner had Sunday, March 4, Christian Cook, 39, Saturday, March 3, a Kimball Avenue Next, he cited this year’s A-1 legis- similar questions about using bond of Watchung was arrested following a resident reported that someone struck her motor vehicle stop for an outstanding motor vehicle with an egg near the inter- lation changes from Trenton. The leg- referendums for such projects. warrant out of Somerset County. He was section of North Chestnut Street and islation changed the enrollment-ad- Mr. DelSordi said repeatedly that processed and turned over to the Somerset Mountain Avenue. justment formula, which Mr. DelSordi he did not recommend using bonds County Police. Saturday, March 3, following a motor- David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said resulted in the district receiving for “relatively small” capital-outlay Westfield vehicle accident investigation on the 700 ANCHORMAN...MSG Network host and Mountainside resident John Giannone, about $1.3 million less from the state. projects. He said municipal bonds are Friday, February 23, Jeffrey N. Littman, block of Rahway Avenue, Walter T. Allen, center, speaks with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times reporter Linda Condrillo, left, The district also lost “the ability to intended for “20-year projects” or for 18, of Westfield was arrested on the 700 45, of Westfield was arrested for alleg- and Arts & Entertainment editor Mike Pollack about covering the New York save for a rainy day,” he said, because projects that will not need to be re- block of Central Avenue, for alleged un- edly driving while intoxicated (DWI). No Rangers and getting involved in Mountainside sports. Watch Mr. Giannone’s lawful possession of alcohol by an under- injuries were reported. Allen was released interview at the Times office last Friday at goleader.com/video. A-1 legislation eliminated school dis- peated in less than 20 years time. “I tricts’ banked cap. do not include the parking lot or the age person. He later was released with a to a responsible individual. summons. Sunday, March 4, Rodney Watson, 51, Labor settlements are the third fac- Coles roof in a bond. I do not believe Saturday, February 24, James A. of Westfield was arrested for alleged DWI tor impacting the budget, he said. the amount of the projects in capital Caldora, 62, of Westfield posted $120 at following a motor vehicle stop at Central Marks, Glover Clash Contracts mandating increases in sala- outlay rise to the level of bonding.” Westfield police headquarters on a traffic Avenue and Grove Street. He was re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ries and fringe benefits propel operat- Board members agreed that down warrant issued by the Union Municipal leased to a responsible individual. said the state Department of Commu- cil to understand. ing expenses beyond revenue under the road, the board should investigate nity Affairs (DCA), which regulates When the mayor told him that “our the 4-percent cap, according to Mr. encouraging district staff to switch municipal budgets, does not permit trust level (with you) isn’t quite there DelSordi. from a traditional healthcare plan to municipalities to anticipate a level yet,” Mr. Glover responded by saying He pointed to property-tax relief, using a PPO (preferred provider or- Fanwood Council such as the $100,000 figure because, he felt the same way about the mayor. noting that the new 4-percent prop- ganization). Board member Donald CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for one, the facility is a new operation The mayor repeated his statement erty-tax cap faced by municipalities Parisi said the higher cost of the tra- mandated pension, sewerage and limit lot coverage and increase side- and has no track record upon which to about Mr. Glover “alienating” the means schools receive less money. ditional healthcare plan is “the big- other expenses, but said, “Until the yard setbacks for smaller or narrower base such a projection. township staff and volunteers. “That is “Everyone I talk to seems to be gest single waste of money” he sees state comes up with a better system, I properties to make sure they conform The mayor said Mr. Glover — by not the way to be a council member.” struggling to cut $500,000 to in the budget. guess we’re stuck with it.” to neighboring properties. writing the March 1 letter, which the Mr. Glover retorted by saying he $800,000,” he said, referring to ad- In the future, the board may also Borough officials plan to amend the “Other than taxes, this is one of the mayor said contained “misrepresen- knew of certain township employees ministrators in other school districts. investigate a “pay-to-play” policy for introduced budget once a decision on most burning issues in Fanwood,” tations, mischaracterizations and lies” whom the mayor had alienated. competitive sports in which athletes state aid is made in late June or early Ms. Mitchell said. — had “alienated your fellow council Mayor Marks said the “appropriate would pay fees for participating in July. The mayor and council plan to Mr. Higgins said the measure members, the management of the place to have those conversations (about the program, officials said. hold a final public hearing on July 10. “makes tremendous sense.” township and the volunteers” on the the golf facilities) is right here” with Planning Bd. With Board President Thomas Following the special budget meet- Borough engineer Joe Pryor said township recreation commission. members of the council. “If you want to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Russo and other board members, Mrs. ing, the governing body held its the borough is working with the Mrs. Malool told Mr. Glover his be confrontational, do it here, not ronment,” which consists of resi- Nelson commended Mr. DelSordi and monthly agenda meeting. county’s public works department to letter to the newspapers last week had through the papers.” He said Mr. dences on the other side of North administrative staff for efforts to find Planning board chairman Greg “relieve gridlock” at Martine and “misrepresented the revenue figures.” Glover’s letters “don’t lend to (a sense Avenue and a Knights of Columbus the best ways to tighten the district’s Cummings and consultant Paul Ricci South Avenues. Mr. Marks accused Mr. Glover of of) teamwork; they don’t help the team.” building adjacent to the restaurant belt. However, considering the conducted a presentation on a pro- He said officials hope to “adjust the not understanding DCA regulations, When the mayor again urged him property. changes from Trenton and the future posed “oversized-home” ordinance. timing” of the red lights to allow saying that a municipal-budget pro- to discuss matters with the council Board member Tim Livolsi asked of funding school programs, she said, Mr. Cummings said the borough re- more time for the busy intersection to cess is “complicated” and takes time “face-to-face” instead of through the whether, “from an architectural stand- “We will never be able to add any- searched the measure for the past clear before changing to green. He for newcomers to the township coun- newspapers, Mr. Glover recalled the point, does it belong in a residential thing to our budget. We will always year, and the planning board has ap- said the county would provide traffic mayor’s characterization last year of zone?” Mr. Livolsi characterized the be cutting.” proved it. and other analysis. state legislators as “gutless” when it exterior design as “contemporary,” The board will vote on the tentative He said the borough would like to Also, Tuesday night, Ms. Dolce led BOE Race came to property-tax reform and told while Mr. Lauro said he preferred budget this Thursday night at 7:30 take “a three-step approach” when a discussion about parking restric- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the mayor, “I am not gutless.” “classical,” saying he didn’t feel it p.m. at its regular agenda meeting. permitting renovations or new home tions proposed by Scotch Plains in The candidate holds a bachelor’s Mr. Glover said he had “no agenda would be “detrimental to the area.” Given the recommended eliminations, construction. “It’s all about propor- the vicinity of Scotch Plains-Fanwood degree from Johns Hopkins Univer- here,” except a desire to see the operat- Mr. Fawcett said the proposed board members said they anticipate a tionality,” he said. “You have to look High School. She said the issue would sity and a doctoral degree in neuro- ing numbers at the two golf facilities. building had a “strip-mall appear- larger public presence than it wit- at the broader picture.” be on the agenda at the municipal science from the State University of At one point during the argument, ance,” adding that “we’re a little nessed Tuesday night. About five Mr. Cummings said the proposed shared-services committee’s March New York. He has been a faculty when Dick Samuel, the Democratic underwhelmed” by what he termed a members of the public attended the ordinance would reduce the construc- 16 meeting. member at the Downstate Medical campaign manager last fall, tried to “generic” plan. The proposed design, budget workshop. tion height limit by about three feet, Ms. Dolce said Scotch Plains offi- School in Brooklyn for 25 years, speak, Mrs. Malool told him the pub- he said, shows “no indication or nod cials made “no attempt to bring all where he teaches neuroscience to first- lic was not permitted to speak at bud- to what was there before.” Board parties to the table” in considering the year medical students. get meetings. The mayor then handed member Chris Abeel called the de- measure, saying, “Fanwood did not He moved to Scotch Plains from sheets of blank paper to Mr. Samuel sign “a far departure” from the previ- SP Recreation Department know what Scotch Plains was doing.” Brooklyn in 1992. He and his wife, a and told him that if he had something ous building, which had “much more CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She suggested forming a task group, dance teacher, have a daughter who is to say, “write another letter to the of a neighborhood feel.” cials could go to Fanwood and say, quests easier. including residents, to consider the in 10th grade at SPFHS. newspaper and (Mr. Glover) can sign Ray Chmiel, vice president for con- “Help us,” he said. While the formal recreation budget issue “in a holistic way.” Fanwood resident Ron O’Connor, it.” struction with Charlie Brown’s, said Mayor Martin Marks agreed that proposal states anticipated revenue The Scotch Plains measure calls an incumbent who is not opposed for While budget meetings in recent the company had spent the past two “an approach (to Fanwood) ought to from the new mini-golf facility to be for permit parking from 9 a.m. until 2 re-election, said he was running “to years have been events largely unat- years coming up with new designs for be made. “But,” he said, “what if the about $58,000 this year, Mr. Poerio p.m. on multiple streets near the high help represent the interests of tended by the public, Mr. Samuel has its restaurants and that the Scotch answer is no?” He asked the council said he hopes to better that figure by school. Fanwood residents, taxpayers and our attended each of the council’s budget Plains site would be the first to en- to consider what other options the about 50 percent. He also said he “Whatever comes out of [the March students. I have seen firsthand through meetings this year and has written compass the new exterior look (pho- township may have. Mr. Glover raised wants to build a pavilion at the site, 16 shared-services committee] meet- my children the benefits of having a letters to local newspapers in support tographs are online at the idea of perhaps charging some similar to one at Jerseyland Park, to ing will be a sign of where we’re great school system.” of Mr. Glover’s actions on the council. charliebrowns.com). type of user fee, but the mayor said it be used for birthday parties and other going on this,” Mayor Mahr said. “There are many challenges that Former Democratic council candi- “We’re proud of this and proud to would be best not to discuss possible events. He said there were 14,191 In other business, borough offi- will be faced in the coming three date Barbara Baldasarre and former bring this to Scotch Plains first,” he options publicly. rounds played at the country club last cials said the contractor on the years. I would like to be part of help- council candidate Phil Wiener, who said. Mr. Chmiel said his goal is to re- During his remarks, which were year, in line with the levels of the past LaGrande Park project (Dumor Con- ing the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school served as treasurer for the Demo- open for Labor Day. augmented by a Powerpoint presen- few years. tracting), despite recent weather-re- system define its tradition of educa- cratic campaign in 2006, have also After board members expressed tation and a cartful of boxes contain- Of the country club’s 942 mem- lated delays, is working to complete tion excellence,” he said. attended budget meetings. reservations, they agreed to allow the ing binders with the past four years’ bers, 528 — about 56 percent — are the job. company to do some preliminary en- financial records from Scotch Hills non-residents. Mr. Glover asked if “Frustrated” borough officials pre- gineering and foundation work at the Country Club, Mr. Poerio outlined non-residents pay higher fees. Mr. viously suggested possible legal ac- site, but asked for new designs for the some of the ways he has streamlined Poerio said non-residents pay higher tion against the contractor and its If you’re a safe driver, I can help you building’s exterior. Mr. Lauro agreed, operations in the six years since he membership fees, although the rates bonding company in order to get the and asked if he could consult with became recreation director. for a round of golf are the same for all delayed project done, but Mr. Pryor save up to 25%. Call me today. board members about possible revi- He pointed to the increased use of members. predicted that would not be required. sions prior to their submittal at the online registration and the various A number of charitable and other Mr. Pryor said the contractor plans board’s Thursday, April 5, meeting. shared-services agreements for equip- organizations hold events at the coun- to add another layer of infield dirt, ment as examples of what he has try club, and there was brief discus- level the outfield and install foul poles NELSON C. ESPELAND, done in the department. He also re- sion on how much those groups were in time for the start of the spring quested new computer software that charged for using the facility. Ed sports season. LUTCF spread the word. would allow records to be stored elec- Zazzali, chairman of the recreation However, he said, there are “some tronically rather than on paper. Mr. commission, said Scotch Hills should concerns about the visual impact of (908) 233 6300 get involved. Poerio said decades of records are be seen as a service to the community the irrigation pump” for the park’s SCOTCH PLAINS stored currently in boxes that are tak- instead of “running it strictly as a new ballfield. He said because local [email protected] ing up increasingly limited space. In business.” residents have voiced “some objec- addition, he said there has been an The council expects to begin dis- tions,” officials are looking at “fea- timesnj.com/ increased number of requests for cussions about the revenue side of the sible alternatives.” documents under the Open Public proposed $23.3-million municipal- Mayor Mahr said she expects organizations Records Act (OPRA), and he said spending plan in the next few weeks. county-grant-funded benches, bases Discount and insurance subject to availability and qualifications. Discount amount may be lower and applies to most major electronic storage of documents The 2007 budget will likely be intro- and bleachers to be ordered and in- coverages.Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Home Office, Bridgewater, NJ ©2006 Allstate would make responding to those re- duced in early April. stalled at the park by opening day. Insurance Company. Page 2 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County to Acquire Reservoir Corrections Overtime A For $1 From Clark Township Concern to Freeholders By PAUL J. PEYTON to $25,500. By PAUL J. PEYTON foot juvenile detention center is ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader County Engineer Tom Mineo said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pected to open September 1. ELIZABETH – The Union County professional services dating back to ELIZABETH – Overtime costs in Mr. Crose said the county jail’s 48- freeholders are set to officially take 1995 have cost $70,750. The state the county’s correctional facilities, bed medical facility handles 57 pa- ownership of the 142-acre Clark Res- Department of Environmental Pro- nearing $7 million for 2007, continue tients at present. He said many in- ervoir for the price of $1 at its meet- tection (DEP) has also made require- to be “of concern” to county free- mates have mental health problems. ing tonight. ments on the project. holders as they review the proposed “(It’s) very busy; it’s very chaotic,” County Manager George Devanney Freeholder Adrian Mapp noted that $415-million county spending plan. he said. said Clark officials approached the the latest change order is “almost 100 During last Wednesday’s freeholder “Our medical unit is becoming like county, saying the town was unable to percent of the original contract.” fiscal affairs committee meeting, a MASH Unit,” he said. effectively maintain the property, which Mr. Mineo said the county had Freeholder Al Mirabella, who chairs In terms of the high cost of correc- lies in both Clark and Scotch Plains. thought “it would be a simple replace- the panel, said he was “frustrated” tions facilities, Mr. Sullivan said: “If “It would be our goal to provide ment of a concrete dam” but state offi- that overtime costs continue to be a the (state) ever wants to help counties some passive activities,” he told The cials’ involvement has hiked the price. high number in the public safety out they would take over the entire Westfield Leader and The Scotch Freeholder Dan Sullivan said, department’s budget. operation. But I don’t think they would Plains-Fanwood Times, citing activi- “What’s annoying is that you have “Every year we have this go for it because the cost is astro- ties like canoeing and a walking path. another state office” involved in a conversation…Because it (overtime) nomical.” Courtesy of Heidi Hylan Vicky Durbin Drake, director of project that will result in “an addi- LOOK WHAT THE STORK BROUGHT…Despite the school snow day called is typically a quarter of the total (cor- Mr. Mirabella asked officials to the county’s open space, recreation tional cost” for the county. “(The for February 26, Westfield enjoyed a break from the colder temperatures later in rections salaries) budget,” Mr. include improvements to the county’s and historical preservation trust fund, NJSHP is) not in the business of the week. Last Thursday this grey stork basked in the sun by the creek in Mirabella said. fire academy in Linden in this year’s said Clark obtained the property from efficiency…but only (interested) on Mindowaskin Park, nearly undetected to cars passing. The total corrections salaries in- capital budget. The freeholders re- the Middlesex Water Company on what the dam looks like.” cluded in County Manager George cently extended the lease on the prop- December 31, 1996. “It has nothing to do with how the Devanney’s executive budget are erty. Freeholder Al Mirabella mentioned dam will perform,” he said of NJSHP’s Actavis Promotes Boothe to $20.3 million, with an additional $6.8 During her budget overview, Di- the county’s interest in the property requirements. million projected for overtime. Cor- rector of Administrative Services in his first speech as board chairman Freeholder Nancy Ward asked Hu- rections accounts for $39.05 million Elizabeth Genievich said her depart- at the January 2006 reorganization man Services Director Frank Guzzo to Executive Vice Pres. for U.S. of the public safety’s $48.02-million ment has opened a new Automotive meeting. provide information on the process for WESTFIELD – Doug Boothe of He holds a Bachelor of Science budget. The public safety department Services Excellence (ASE) 15-week “After much examination and study, trying to identify unclaimed, indigent Chester, formerly of Westfield, has Degree in Engineering for mechani- also includes weights and measures, training course to employees in the it has been determined that the county and unidentified deceased persons. been named executive vice president cal and aerospace engineering from the medical examiner, consumer af- county’s motor vehicles division. The is the best entity to take over the New state mandates require coun- of commercial and administration in Princeton University and a Masters fairs, office of emergency manage- course is being offered at Union property, which has long been ne- ties to provide burial for such persons the United States for Actavis. of Business Administration from the ment, health division and county po- County College (UCC) in Scotch glected due to the size and resources “who resided within the borders of Mr. Boothe joined Actavis in 2005, Wharton School at the University of lice. Plains at $900 per student, a reduc- required to maintain it,” he said at the Union County” at a cost of $1,550 per following the acquisition of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mirabella asked officials to tion from the normal $5,000 charge. time. “The reservoir will be restored burial, according to last Thursday’s Alpharma, as vice president and chief Mr. Boothe is the son of former check with surrounding counties on The course is a cooperative program to reflect its natural beauty, and pub- freeholders agenda. The cost of the operating officer for Actavis U.S. Mayor Bud Boothe and Gail Boothe their overtime corrections budgets. between UCC and the Union County lic access should be developed so that two-year program would not exceed He will be responsible for all sales of Westfield. He graduated from Correctional Services Director Vocational-Technical Schools; UCC county residents may utilize this area $60,000. and marketing activities in the U.S. Westfield High School in 1982, where Frank Crose said corrections are down faculty will teach it. for passive recreation.” On another matter, Mr. Guzzo said market. Prior to Alpharma, Mr. Boothe he was a co-editor of the Hi’s Eye, 30 positions. He said mandated vaca- Ms. Genievich said the remaining The board raised questions as to he wants to combine two separate con- was vice president of U.S. sales chan- and from Princeton University in tion days and medical leaves, includ- spots in the class would be offered to why the New Jersey State Historic tracts into one legal agreement that nel development and Internet opera- 1986. He recently concluded a five- ing maternity leaves, have impacted municipal employees as a shared- Preservation (NJSHP) had gotten in- would cover medical services for jail tions for Pharmacia, had held several year term as president of his Princeton the need for overtime. services initiative. She said the county volved in the approval of a dam re- inmates and detainees and the juvenile general management roles at Xerox class. Freeholder Dan Sullivan asked would pay $450 as a 50-percent match placement project at Nomahegan detention center, as well the transpor- Corporation and served as a manage- whether hiring additional officers for each municipal worker. ASE cer- Lake in Cranford. tation of inmates to area hospitals. ment consultant at Mars & Co. Mountainside Website would be less expensive than con- tification is being offered for brakes County officials said a new require- The board is scheduled to vote to- tinuing with high overtime cost. and steering. ment by NJSHP to make the new night to approve a $4.2-million con- Seeks Borough Photos Mr. Crose said he wants to have “I think it’s going to be very popu- structure stone-based instead of con- tract with Verona-based Correctional MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside’s corrections take over the current de- lar. It’s the right thing to do,” Ms. crete has driven up the price of the Health Services, Inc. for the medical website is seeking photographs from bor- tention center in Elizabeth when the Genievich told The Leader/Times. latest contract $11,000 – from $14,500 services agreement. ough residents for its new section, “Im- new facility opens that he would need The 72-employee administrative The detention center currently sits ages of Mountainside.” Adults and chil- additional staff. services department’s proposed op- speak your mind. near the county jail in Elizabeth but dren are asked to contribute current pho- Director of Labor Management erating budget is $8,073,617, a will be relocated to Linden in Sep- tographs of local landscapes and build- Relations Joseph Salemme said start- $140,000 increase over 2006. In ad- goleader.com/feedback ings. A selection of photographs will ap- tember. pear on the website in the coming weeks. ing corrections officers make $28,000, dition to motor vehicles division, Contributors should e-mail their pho- which increases to $70,000, not in- which maintains the county’s 639- tographs in digital format to cluding benefits, after nine years. vehicle fleet, including police ve- [email protected]. Include the Human Services Director Frank hicles, the department includes per- photographer’s name, photograph title Guzzo said the new 75,500-square- sonnel management and labor rela- and date and a short description. tions and purchasing. For more information, call (908) 232- GW Mayor McCarthy Undersheriff Joe Cryan reported Doug Boothe 0015 or visit mountainside-nj.com. that four million people passed Holds Saturday Hours through the doors of Union County GARWOOD – Borough Mayor Courthouse last year. His Dennis McCarthy will hold his department’s $14.8-million budget is monthly Mayor’s Saturday from down slightly from last year. The 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March overtime budget is set at $772,000, 10, in the municipal building at the same as last year. 403 South Avenue. He estimated that the municipal Residents are invited to stop by prisoner transport program conducted to discuss any concerns they have, by sheriff’s officers resulted in a sav- or they can just stop by and say ings to municipalities. In addition, he hello and meet Mayor McCarthy. said the Sheriff’s Labor Assistance For more information, call (908) Program completed 8,439 workdays 789-0710. for participating municipalities last year. HERMANN & BATEMAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Campaign Release Peyton's Uniquely Qualified to Sit on BOE by: David Gorbunoff, Candidate for Scotch Plains BOE Seat Peek at the Week ********* I have been a resident of Scotch taxes in check is the responsibility to In Politics Plains for 15 years. My wife, Lyse, provide our children with a thorough The Leader/Times and I are the parents of three children. and efficient education. By Paul Peyton of Two are students at Terrill Middle What does thorough and efficient Local GOP Officials Golding from going within 100 feet School and one is in Scotch Plains- mean? Thorough means complete. It Back Giuliani for President of Mr. Cryan or the two women. Fanwood High School. I hold a means that our children have the re- A number of Union County Re- New York to Move bachelor’s degree in accounting and a sources they need in the classroom to publicans have put their support be- Presidential Primary to Feb. 5 master’s degree in or- give them the best edu- hind Presidential contender Rudy New York will join New Jersey and ganizational manage- cation possible. Teach- Giuliani. Last week, Assemblyman a number of states including Florida, ment. ers, textbooks, supplies Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) California, and Ohio in moving their My professional ex- and facilities all have hosted a fundraiser for Mr. Giuliani’s Presidential primaries to Tuesday, perience includes five to be first rate in order Presidential Exploratory Committee February 5, next year, according to a Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times years as an auditor in for our children to be at his home in Westfield. State Sena- WNBC-TV News report. Political ROOTING FOR RUDY…Ken Kurson of the Rudy Giulianni for President the property and casu- able to compete after tor Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), analysts have said as many as 20 Exploratory Campaign attended a February 27 fundraiser for Mr. Giulianni at alty insurance industry graduation and to en- Assemblyman Eric Munoz (LD-21, states may have primaries on Febru- the home of Assemblyman Jon Bramnick in Westfield. Pictured, from left to right, and 13 years as a con- sure that they remain are: State Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Mr. Bramnick, Mr. Kurson, Mountainside tractor in the construc- lifelong learners. Summit), Union County Republican ary 5, a date that follows the Iowa Councilman Glenn Mortimer and former State Senator Richard Bagger. Chairman Phil Morin, Westfield caucuses and New Hampshire and tion trades. I am cur- Efficiency is a watch- Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Scotch Plains South Carolina primaries. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Campaign Release rently the director of word that we should all Mayor Martin Marks, Mountainside Asm Doherty: Legislative Background is ‘Well-Rounded’ for BOE operations for the ad- take to heart. In my cur- Councilman Glenn Mortimer and Services Head Has Conflict by: Jane Costello, Candidate for Scotch Plains BOE Seat ministrator of the rent profession I am re- members of the Westfield and Scotch Gannett Newspapers reported last ********* Schools and Libraries sponsible for directing Plains town councils attended the af- week that New Jersey Office of Leg- My name is Jane Costello and I am serving as a chairperson for many arts- E Rate program. This David Gorbunoff a large diverse organi- fair. The guest speaker was Ken islative Services (OLS) Executive Di- running for a seat on the Scotch Plains- related activities. program gives $2.25 billion annually zation to meet aggressive targets to Kurson of the Giuliani committee rector Albert Porroni holds three jobs Fanwood Board of Edu- In recent years, there to schools and libraries across the provide outstanding customer service. and co-author Mr. Giuliani’s book, in the Legislature: chief of the OLS, cation this April. I am a have been many issues country for telecommunications ser- Put into the context of the BOE, the “Leadership.” Mr. Bramnick will host counsel for the Legislature and secre- former educator, and that brought me to BOE vices and Internet access. customer in this case are several, the a $1,000-per-person fundraiser for tary to the ethics commission. As- worked as a special edu- meetings. I saw that as a My experience in these three areas taxpayers, the staff of the district and Mr. Giuliani on Tuesday, March 20. semblyman Michael Doherty said he cation teacher for 12 citizen I could only make – insurance, construction/facilities last but certainly most important are Mahr Holds Fundraiser believes this is a conflict of interest in years. Working with stu- a limited contribution. and technology in our schools – I our students. Meeting targets means For Re-election Bid that in his ethics commission job Mr. dents with autism, I Witnessing the high level feel, makes me uniquely qualified to that our children are prepared for the Fanwood Colleen Mahr, a Demo- Porroni sees all complaints against taught for 10 years in of work and commitment sit on the board of education in our future. This includes not only class- crat, held a $200-per-person lawmakers. In his role as legislative New York City and two that occurred during those community. room learning but also those activi- years in New Jersey. Ad- meetings sparked my de- As a candidate for a seat on the ties that take place outside of the fundraiser Monday night at Lana’s counsel, he makes recommendations ditionally, I hold a sire to participate in the restaurant at the Hyatt Hills Golf on how to respond to those com- Master’s Degree in Early process more actively by BOE in Scotch Plains-Fanwood, I classroom. Our athletic programs, Complex in Clark. She announced plaints. On his blog, Gannett Trenton feel that I am obligated to let you all clubs and volunteer organizations Childhood Education, so Jane Costello becoming a member my- that she would seek another four-year Bureau Chief Bob Ingle said Mr. I am well rounded in the self. As a parent, taxpayer know what I feel are the issues facing within our district need to be first rate mayoral term to complete her initia- Porroni should decide which job he field and have a particular interest in and educator I will make a unique con- our community. First and foremost is as well. tives. Running for re-election with wants and let legislative leaders find curriculum. I believe that my years as tribution and I look forward to the depth the need to keep taxes under control. I look forward to serving the Scotch her are Councilwoman Kathleen others to fill the other two posts. an educator will serve me well as a and scope of this challenge. Hand in hand with the need to keep Plains-Fanwood community. Mitchell and Councilman Joe Judge Menza Dies board member in many areas, from Higgins. Former Governor Brendan While Vacationing curriculum development to contract ne- NOW in WESTFIELD! ShopRite Wines & Spirits Marketplace 333 South Ave. East (Formerly Town & Country Liquors) Byrne headlined the event. Also in Politicsnj.com has reported that gotiations. Prices effective: 3/7 thru 3/20/07 attendance were New Jersey Demo- retired State Superior Court Judge My family and I have lived in Scotch MARCH 2007 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT cratic Chairman and State Assembly- Alexander Menza, 73, died Monday Plains for seven and a half years. Cur- ShopRite 78910 man Joe Cryan (LD-20, Union), As- while vacationing in Rome. He is the rently, I have a first and third grader at 11 12 13 14 15 16 semblywoman Linda Stender (LD- uncle of former Westfield Mayor Tom McGinn Elementary School and a fifth 18 19 20 21, Fanwood) and New Jersey Turn- Jardim, whom he swore into office in grader at Terrill Middle School, and I pike Authority Executive Director 1997. 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PUBLICATION MAYOR MARKS ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood re Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — Thank You for Your Comments DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood At Parking Permit Hearing DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: By Mayor Martin Marks, Scotch Plains Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I would like to thank the public for for the 2007-2008 school year. The others are made up. Are you sharp spending more than three-and-one-half I must mention that the most memo- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey hours with the Scotch Plain Township rable aspect of our public hearing was the tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Council on February 27 to discuss the presence and participation of our students If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 parking ordinance that will affect several and student leaders. They came in with a guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 streets near the Scotch Plains-Fanwood true understanding of what the existing vidual. If you get three – word expert. If High School. Just hours after the ordi- problems are, as they have lived with you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at nance was adopted by the township coun- them every day. They also came in with free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 cil, the phones were already ringing with an open mind, without a sense of entitle- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. a sense of urgency to get all the parties ment, and with a willingness to partici- come from the board game Diction together that necessarily need to be in- pate in the process that will benefit most Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte volved for an amicable resolution to this everybody. We can indeed learn from our Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR long-standing issue. children on occasion and there is no doubt 1. Sagene – A fish net Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo To that end, a meeting of our shared that our future is bright with these young 2. Astragalus – The anklebone COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION services committee will take place shortly adults ready to lead us in the future. 3. Dexiotropic – Turning or turned to Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly that will have representation from the Also worthy of acknowledgement is the right EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Scotch Plains Township Council, the our new Councilman Jeffrey Strauss. 4. Perkin – A kind of weak cider Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin Fanwood Borough Council, the Scotch Councilman Strauss’s insight and ques- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and tions Tuesday evening were quite helpful TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES PERSE representatives from our respective po- and it was he who adamantly pointed out 1. A wigmaker or hairdresser One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 lice departments. Subsequently, our stu- that any decision made by the council 2. To pierce dent leaders will necessarily be brought must be done without politics in mind 3. Grayish blue into the process. especially on an issue of such a critical 4. Persecute; oppress It is my desire that with follow through public safety nature. Not only did he state CUNCTATIVE Three or Four Hours After Midnight, from the board of education for imple- it, but he also followed through with his 1. Slow-moving; sluggish menting existing written plans to create vote under great pressure. Casting a vote 2. Perceptive; discerning additional on-campus parking, and with even when prevailing public sentiment in 3. Tending to solidify or gel With My Head Full of the Subject the help of Fanwood to allow minimal the room is contrary is not the easiest 4. Shaped like the seed of a gourd parking on some of their nearby streets, thing to do. Yet, when the safety of our A uniform implementation of Daylight Saving accidentally left open, instead of letting in the light, RODOMONTADE we will be at the point that every high children (and other issues) are at stake, 1. Any order of mammals having large Time has eluded civilization, and controversy exists had only served to let out the darkness; and he used school student who wants to drive to this stand must be made every time. incisor teeth, such as the rat, beaver or whether it actually saves energy, as Benjamin Franklin many ingenious arguments to show me how I might, school and cannot access on-campus park- This is true leadership and Councilman hare humorously suggested in a letter to The Journal of by that means, have been deceived. I owned that he ing will be able to obtain a parking permit. Strauss should be commended. What un- 2. A whale distinguished from com- With permits in hand, our students will fortunately is not true leadership, but could mon whales by having a dorsal fin Paris in 1784 – (Excerpts) “Messieurs, You often puzzled me a little, but he did not satisfy me; and the be directed to specific streets in the area be better described as puppetry, is when a entertain us with accounts of new discoveries. Permit subsequent observations I made, as above mentioned, 3. To boast or brag for parking. This will accomplish several council member takes overt hand gesture 4. A vagrant or loiterer me to communicate to the public, through your paper, confirmed me in my first opinion… things. First, it will allow them to park instruction from his campaign chairman YARAGE one that has lately been made by myself, and which I This event has given rise in my mind to several safely and efficiently so that they will not out in the audience. This council member 1. A thrusting forward; a lunging conceive may be of great utility… serious and important reflections. I considered that, have to scramble at the last minute to find should be reminded that his council cam- 2. Formation of white frothy blisters in an on-street spot as the first bell for school paign is over and it is time to cut the apron the refining of sugar I was the other evening in a grand company, where if I had not been awakened so early in the morning, I looms. strings from political handlers. the new lamp of Messrs. Quinquet and Lange was should have slept six hours longer by the light of the 3. An exclamation of despair or hope- It will further allow police and high In the coming weeks and months, the lessness introduced, and much admired for its splendour; but sun, and in exchange have lived six hours the follow- school officials to monitor which stu- parking issue will receive top priority as 4. Manageability of a ship at sea a general inquiry was made, whether the oil it con- ing night by candle-light; and, the latter being a much dents are honoring the provisions of hold- the clock is ticking toward the 2007-2008 sumed was not in proportion to the light it afforded, more expensive light than the former, my love of ing a permit and which students are not. school year. I look forward to earnestly We will also be able to spread the parking working with all those necessary for a See More Letters Page 18 in which case there would be no saving in the use of economy induced me to muster up what little arith- burden over several streets so that the new system that benefits most everyone. it… metic I was master of, and to make some calculations, process will not only be safer, but will The leaders of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Letters to I went home, and to bed, three or four hours after which I shall give you, after observing that utility is, also be accommodating to residents liv- community, with help from some very midnight, with my head full of the subject. An acci- in my opinion the test of value in matters of invention, ing in the area. With six months of work- intelligent student leaders must prove to the Editor dental sudden noise waked me about six in the morn- and that a discovery which can be applied to no use, ing time, there is no reason why we can- our public that we can work together to ing, when I was surprised to find my room filled with or is not good for something, is good for nothing… not have this new system implemented solve the critical issues before us. Reader Wonders About light; and I imagined at first, that a number of those I say it is impossible that so sensible a people, under lamps had been brought into it; but, rubbing my eyes, such circumstances, should have lived so long by the Left-hand Turn I perceived the light came in at the windows. I got up smoky, unwholesome, and enormously expensive light Letters to the Editor I wonder if you could find out for your and looked out to see what might be the occasion of of candles, if they had really known, that they might readers what the official policy is at the new traffic light on East Broad Street in it, when I saw the sun just rising above the horizon, have had as much pure light of the sun for nothing. I front of the Presbyterian Church [in from whence he poured his rays plentifully into my am, andc. Scotch Plains GOP Lacks Westfield]. When coming towards town chamber, my domestic having negligently omitted, A Subscriber” from the east, if someone wants to make the preceding evening, to close the shutters… Leadership on HS Parking Issue a left onto Elmer Street, are they sup- Your readers, who with me have never seen any For your enjoyment, we suggest that you read this Kevin Glover said it all when he said, in order to move the other governing posed to wait for a green light? Or are they “It’s about leadership” at the last Scotch bodies forward. technically before the light and can turn signs of sunshine before noon, and seldom regard the complete work of Benjamin Franklin on line at whenever safe? astronomical part of the almanac, will be as much webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/franklin3.html. Plains Township Council meeting. As usual, they failed to consider the The Republican members of the coun- possibility that their lack of ability was When I stop there at the red light, astonished as I was, when they hear of his rising so It seems like the United States government changes cil each proudly explained that they had the reason for their failure. people always honk at me. But the red early; and especially when I assure them, that he its mind every few years about how and when to spent over three years failing to gain the Their unwillingness to follow the rea- light is very close to me, right in front of gives light as soon as he rises. I am convinced of this. implement Daylight Saving Time – or whether to cooperation of the school board and town sonable leadership of Kevin Glover is just me, so I feel I should wait. council of Fanwood in solving the park- another example of their unsuitability to Everyone I ask is confused about this, I am certain of my fact. One cannot be more certain implement it at all. For most of the country, it’s going so I think it would be of general interest. of any fact. I saw it with my own eyes. And, having to start very early this year – this Sunday, March 11, ing problem at the high school. They be on our town council. insisted the only solution was to black- Dick Samuel ——— repeated this observation the three following morn- at 2 a.m., when the clock springs ahead — and it will mail the high school parents and students ings, I found always precisely the same result…. be in effect longer than ever – it reverts to standard Scotch Plains Police Chief responds with help: You Yet it so happens, that when I speak of this discov- time on the first Sunday in November. may turn left there onto Elmer Street SID; Ill-Defined to Accomplish when the light is red. Just make sure to ery to others, I can easily perceive by their counte- “In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different yield to oncoming traffic. It has been a bit nances, though they forbear expressing it in words, time. In the European Union, Summer Time begins confusing as we have had quite a few calls that they do not quite believe me. One, indeed, who is and ends at 1 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Something Not Sure is Wanted on this. I will check to see if the county a learned natural philosopher, has assured me that I Time). It begins the last Sunday in March and ends the After hearing that the Republican mem- gain the downtown property owners trust has any suggestions. bers of the council were raising the issue before any increased taxes are levied on must certainly be mistaken as to the circumstance of last Sunday in October. In the EU, all time zones of a SID for Scotch Plains downtown them. Chief John Parizeau the light coming into my room; for it being well change at the same moment.” again, I made an effort to find out what First, see to it that the town performs Westfield Police Dept. known, as he says, that there could be no light abroad Maybe, all the while, we’ve just had the wrong time was going on. the services required of it in the down- at that hour, it follows that none could enter from — Three or Four Hours After Midnight, With Our I learned that the property owners of town area; second, treat the downtown Market Edison After without; and that of consequence, my windows being Heads Full of the Subject. the downtown area are distrustful of the property owners with respect when they present administration. The downtown call to point out a failure to do so; third, School, Invite Parents property owners pay taxes and believe implement the website already proposed Town Should Provide they don’t receive the basic services the and, in addition to the uses already sug- Editor’s Note: This letter to Superin- Better Sound on TV 34 town is obliged to provide. The prior gested, showcase the business downtown tendent William Foley was copied to The Letters to the Editor Republican proposal for a SID had a to educate people using the website that Westfield Leader I was very much interested in the Feb- budget of $78,000 of which the property are unaware of what is already available I was surprised several weeks ago when ruary 28 Scotch Plains Town Council owners would be taxed $68,000. At least in downtown Scotch Plains; my fifth grade son came home from meeting, in which the high school $50,000 of this money would be used to Lastly, develop a dialogue with the Franklin excited about the robotics pro- ‘Sea-of-Blue’ Focus was Lost in student’s parking issue was being dis- hire a person (chosen by the administra- downtown property owners so that what gram being offered next year at Edison cussed. Unfortunately, I was unable to tion) to do an ill-defined task to help the is later proposed, if anything, will be School. It seems an Edison teacher vis- SP-F Soccer Turf Meeting Article attend, but knew I would be able to view property owners accomplish something something they support, not the ideas of ited Franklin classrooms to show the fifth it on Channel 34. they are not sure they want. government. graders a robot and talk about Edison’s The Scotch Plains Fanwood Soccer Lost in the focus of the article was a How very disappointed I was when I robotics program. The purpose of this In order to move this project forward, Geri Samuel Association has always appreciated the sea-of-blue jackets, shirts and jerseys that tuned in to see the meeting, but the sound I suggest that a program be instituted to visit seems to have been to encourage coverage that The Scotch Plains-Fanwood filled the auditorium, lining it across the was so low it was impossible to hear Scotch Plains children in the Roosevelt district to attend Times has given us, especially in matters back and partly down the side aisles. although the TV was on full volume. Edison. of field initiatives. The reporting has al- About 25 individuals commented pub- There have been other council meetings Is Artificial Turf Our Highest Priority, I find myself very concerned that the ways been fair and accurate, and typi- licly. Two neighbors expressed under- aired on Channel 34 with the very same Westfield School system is directly spon- cally addresses the key components in- standable concerns with the renovation of problem. It is most frustrating to have soring promotional activities for Edison herent in any news item. In light of that the existing park. Two other neighbors technology available in our town, includ- Given Limited Resources, Other Needs? School aimed at students without the in- track record, last week’s coverage of the spoke excitedly in support of the pro- ing a wonderful television studio located In response to the news that the SPF one sport, from among the many instead put of parents. During the fall, there were Southside Field presentation was espe- posal. The balance were soccer moms, in the municipal building, but not have Board of Ed. supports a $2M-dollar bond of playing in all. There are, indeed, other several meetings held for parents to un- cially disappointing, both in its focus and dads, coaches and players who offered the ability to provide adequate sound for referendum for the installation of artifi- worthy pastimes: music, charitable works, derstand the offerings at Edison. If you accuracy. their support and anecdotally voiced their our televised programs. cial playing fields, I Googled the topic. I or a simple walk in the woods. And the wanted students to be more aware of the More than 500 soccer moms, dads and frustration with the current field situa- Barbara Roskin was interested in learning about the com- fact remains that playing fields are a lim- offerings, there were opportunities then kids filled the high school auditorium for tion. Scotch Plains parative costs of grass fields and the safety ited resource and all teams compete for to speak with parents and offer parent- a very professional presentation from The Southside Field proposal is the offered to the players. time slots. child events. several project consultants and from the single most significant event in the 30- Artificial turf companies sponsor the We have to wake up and appreciate that I can understand the desire to promote club itself regarding the proposal for a year history of the SPFSA. Our member- Editor’s Note first several Internet sites one encounters, many resources are limited, whether play- Edison programs to encourage higher at- turfed and lighted facility by the Scotch ship understands that and triumphantly The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and most claim that injury incidents are ing fields, money, oil, water — and even tendance next year. We are all concerned Plains Recreation Commission. Rather delivered that message. Our disappoint- published an article and front page photo the same between artificial turf and natu- if one is fortunate enough to “afford” a about the overcrowding at Roosevelt. than a generic article about the ‘cheers ment is that your coverage did not even last week with caption: “TO TURF OR ral grass. But when you read some of the lion’s share, we should all be aware that However, I think that it would be better to and fears’ expressed by supporters and remotely convey that. NOT TO TURF...Approximately 100 articles from The American Journal of we often take from the same pot. It’s a run marketing events for Edison after detractors respectively, as is the case in On behalf of the SPFSA, I do look residents express their opinions, includ- Sports Medicine, that claim is not quite lesson well worth learning at any age. school hours and invite parents to attend. every land use hearing, the emphasis forward to your continued coverage of ing support and dissent, to the Scotch accurate. This gives parents the opportunity to should have been on the massive turnout this story and invite you, your reporters Plains Recreation Commission regard- Deborah Graffox choose whether their child should partici- For instance: Skovron et al.[92] con- Scotch Plains of frustrated soccer families on a cold and and the community to review our pre- ing the proposal for artificial turf and cluded that there was a 30 to 50 percent pate and allows Edison to foster excite- sloppy school night. sentation at lighting addition to the Southside Field increase in lower-limb injury risk on arti- ment about their programs among stu- Last Monday night’s attendance dwarfs scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com. during a meeting at the Scotch Plains- ficial turf, whereas Nigg and Segesser[94] Leader Helps Keep dents who are interested and able to at- so many other recent more publicized We also await the council’s Fanwood High School Monday night.” concluded that there was a definite in- tend that school next year. debates in Scotch Plains, including high acknowledgement of our severe field The article did not provide an atten- crease in less serious injuries on artificial Ex-Residents Informed Christina Serratelli school parking, Sevell Farm and Cooper needs and encourage the recreation com- dance estimate. SPF-HS reports that the turf, a possible increase in severe knee I have subscribed to The Leader for the Westfield Road Island. Ignoring this minimizes the mission and planning board to continue auditorium seats 740. Our photographs and ankle injuries on artificial turf, but no past half year because my class of 1956 efforts of these families, the club admin- working with the residents located adja- show the attendance visually. Atten- difference between severe injuries of all was celebrating its reunion last Septem- istration and the recreation commission. cent to the field for a satisfactory resolu- dance now estimated by the soccer asso- types on artificial turf (compared with ber and I wanted to reacquaint myself Glover Deserves Credit Misstating attendance diminishes the tion to their concerns. ciation at 500 seems reasonable. natural grass). See injuryupdate.com.au/ with Westfield and region. Karen Hinds impact that such a mobilization makes to Jim Fawcett images/research/SMgroundcond.pdf was good enough to set it up for me. For Seeking Financials the township council, who will ultimately President, SPFSA Reader ‘Disappointed’ Since 1996 through Jan. 2007, NFL The reunion was a great success. My Cheers to Councilman Grover’s re- decide Southside’s fate. teams, major and minor league baseball husband, Dick Cogswell (WHS ’52), en- quest to see the profit and loss reports for In Coverage of Meeting teams, and numerous college and high joyed seeing many old neighbors and the municipal golf and miniature golf As a reader of your paper, I was disap- school teams throughout the country have siblings of his classmates as well. courses. I’m amazed a request needed to pointed this morning to read the article you abandoned artificial turf to return to natu- The local heavy hitters were led by be made at all. Shouldn’t the council be had published on the south side soccer ral grass fields. If this is a trend, why don’t Dick and Lois Griggs and they, with the tracking, on a monthly basis, all the field. Especially regarding the turnout and we save the $2 million, or at least properly others, did a fabulous job of fitting all the financials for the town’s services and your statement of there only being 100 invest it, and institute an effective main- little pieces together and everyone had a operations? That’s how it works in a people in attendance. I wonder what time tenance program for the grass fields we great time. One extra feature was a 3 a.m. corporation and in my own household. you arrived or if you were in the right now have? In doing so, perhaps we can fire alarm in the motel, which had a lot of Maybe this explains why our taxes keep place? Sure, by the end of the night the even avoid the extra medical costs to the us ‘kids’ outside for a surprise pajama going up. crowd had withered mostly because of players. party. I’m even more amazed at Mayor Marks’s kids having to get home to bed. A second, more critical issue is in- We encourage everyone to subscribe comments, “What if the numbers turn out I stayed to the very end of the meeting volved, as raised by two of the board to The Leader; arrange for an out-of- not to be good? What is to be done if we and find it strange that one could say the members: What do we value? Their justi- towner to read up on activities and real find they’re operating at a loss?” Hello? reviews of the project were equal in the fied concern was for classroom/educa- estate, zoning, schools before your next Shut the silly thing down. Why keep some- pros and cons area. Besides a couple tional funding versus sports fields fund- reunion. You all do a great job handling thing in operation that costs more than it homeowners who live close to the project ing. This must be stressed as it may well the region and I have enjoyed it very provides to the taxpayer? The $462,000 it all other opinions were pro, including some be a “versus” situation. Although there much. cost to build could have been spent on residents who would be affected. may be households in this community Thanks to all Westfielders...... it was a better services, like the fields. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with bottomless pockets, they are in the super town to live in for 5,6 7 and part of Mayor Marks, your comments are most in your fact reporting and makes me won- minority (Hello, Mayor Marks). There is 8 grades. Many Westfielders live in our disappointing. der if you or your paper have other motives. a choice to be made and it’s where a area of the Upper Valley of New Hamp- Councilman Grover, keep up the good It will be very hard to take your stories limited resource should be allocated. shire and we even had a mini-reunion a work. Thank you for working for the seriously and maybe even read them at all. I’ll suggest an option, and it comes few years ago. taxpayers of this town. Todd Moser down to the players themselves: Perhaps players should choose fewer, maybe just Nancy Boots Edwards-Cogswell Donna Spangler Fanwood New London, NH Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 5 It’s Unfair to Discriminate Against It’s a Relief to Know That Global All Dog Owners for Actions of a Few Letters to the Editor Warming Doesn’t Really Exist In response to the mother’s concern ers that are equally polite and responsible I read with great interest Kevin Retcho’s had simply ignored the obvious issues about her perceived lack of “doggie eti- with their dogs, because a number of Legislation Allows Anyone to Learn letter about global warming as a “typical raised when I was in high school in the quette” in downtown Westfield, I think it them are clients of my pet-sitting/dog liberal scare tactic.” I was comforted to 1970s. Congratulations to our present is important to point out that it is unfair to walking business. know that global warming isn’t real. Thank administration for editing the work of our discriminate against all Westfield dog Hopefully those residents displaying What Their Friends, Neighbors Earn God for clear-headed lay people who own scientists at NASA, the NSF and owners, the vast majority of whom are improper doggie etiquette downtown will Want to know what your neighbor a chunk of their anticipated revenues taken know more than virtually every credible other federal agencies when it seemed to responsible and considerate pet owners, rethink their manners after reading your makes? Your best friend? Your worst off the tax owed by non-seniors, now scientist worldwide (even including, at indicate that global warming was and is based on the actions of a few bad actors. article. In the mean time, please avoid the enemy? Thanks to the pending property have to wait for checks from Trenton to last, those under the sway of the present real. They must know better. Most impor- Indeed, it is unfortunate that the mother pitfalls of stereotyping all dog owners tax bill passed by the legislature and await- cover the shortfall. Will the state pay on administration). tant, it’s really much more of our children’s has not encountered me and my dogs based on the actions of a few. As with any ing the governor’s signature, such may be time, as most property owners do? It’s a relief to know that the ice caps and grandchildren’s problem; let’s let downtown, or any of the many other other form of discrimination, such atti- possible. Whenever I think things in New The surplus or cushion many munici- aren’t really melting, we haven’t had eight them worry about it. They’ll already have responsible Westfield dog owners, to tudes are inherently harmful to the major- Jersey cannot get worse, they do. palities, including Westfield, had to cover of the 10 warmest years on record in the the largest deficit in our history, courtesy observe first hand the practice of good ity of upstanding members of the group to The new tax relief/credit bill is another past problems like this were liquidated by last decade, and that we should just go of an unprecedented war expenditure com- “doggie etiquette.” which they are erroneously applied. example. For seniors like me, it involves Governor Jim Florio a dozen years ago, back to consuming as much oil and gaso- bined with tax cuts for the wealthiest I live within walking distance to our I also would like to take this opportu- requesting and being mailed, in that Of- another state level one-shot revenue fix. line as possible. among us. One more major issue won’t lovely downtown and I frequent the down- nity to send out a reminder to all Westfield fice of the Governor envelope, a check, You do not have to prove you are 65. As a side benefit, it’s good to know we change much. Apparently, we really can town area at least once a week with my dog owners to “pick up” after their dogs. about what I got in prior years. This is Why not do what makes the most sense, can continue our dependence on repres- have it all, so long as we ignore what’s two large breed dogs, as well as my hus- During the last couple months, I have cash from state revenues based solely on costs the least, including postage – let all sive monarchies in the Mideast (Saudi staring us in the face. band and two young daughters. My dogs noticed an increasing amount of forgot- my age and gross income and owning taxpayers, seniors included, take the credit Arabia chief among them). For a minute Travis Hudelson are always at my side while downtown ten dog “jobs” during my frequent walks. one, not multiple, houses in the Garden off their state income tax return. No more there I was concerned that we as a nation Westfield and only allowed to meet and greet others This is particularly concerning near our State. Not much change in procedure. will there be a 39-cent envelope giving the with permission from both parties. I would town’s many schools. If I can pick up The non-senior setup is property tax governor an unwarranted political plug. never think of allowing my dogs to sniff after my own two large breed dogs, as relief in that it comes off the local tax bill Deal with credit for renters the same way. SP-F Class Pres. Supports Parking or lick a young child (or anyone else for well as all of the other dogs that I walk for as a credit, albeit in a cumbersome way. This mess is another reason for a no- that matter) unless the individual first my business, then anyone can pick up For non-seniors, and for local govern- holds barred convention on taxation and asked to meet the dog. Nor would I bring after their dog. It’s a responsibility that ments like Westfield, a new set of ex- spending, with no more than a third of the Action by Town at the High School my dogs into a downtown retail store or comes with dog ownership. Let’s keep penses and hazards are created at the state delegates being present or former legisla- Editor’s Note: This letter was addressed lic hearing. Clearly by your opening state- do any of the other outrageous things our beautiful Town of Westfield clean. and local levels when we are trying for tors, another third present or former school to Mayor Martin Marks and copied to the ment, you have been close to this issue for referenced by the mother. I can attest that efficiency and savings. With a bunch of board elected or appointed officials, and newspaper. some time. Kara Paoletti Initially, the other officers and I had there are many other Westfield dog own- Westfield mayors as sitting legislators, I am sur- the last third residents with no, never, ***** prised none of them caught this. government experience. First, I just wanted to thank you for all been planning to state our opposition to My non-senior neighbors have to ap- your time spent on the issue discussed last the ordinance. Just from your opening Bud Boothe statement, however, we realized that our That School Bond Increases Debt So ply for a credit, not a rebate. The credit is Westfield night [Tuesday, February 27] at the pub- a reduction of the tax bills we get four entire standing on the issue was prema- Children Can Play Games is Appalling times a year, not a mailed check. Trenton ture; like you suspected, many people then has to notify the 566 local tax collec- Because Dollar Bill is the Yardstick, including us, were misinformed. We had I am appalled by the callous efforts of was financed for only the first year by tors, taxpayer by taxpayer, thousands per no idea that the council was considering many of my neighbors in Scotch Plains increasing the sales tax from 6 percent to municipality, to deduct x dollars from the allowing students — not just residents — and Fanwood when it comes to a bond 7 percent. August and November tax bills of various Global Warming is Ignored to obtain parking permits on the streets issue for ball field improvements that will In addition, the placing of this bond taxpayers in 2008. Inevitably, more staff It’s shocking to see a March 1 letter to emy of Scientists has cited ExxonMobil surrounding the high school, and we also appear on the ballot in April for $2 mil- issue on the ballot in April is paramount for both state and municipalities? the editor that there are still people who for their longstanding campaigns to de- believed that the decision would take lion. To put it in perspective, this bond to fixing the vote. It is no secret that the This means, among other things, that try to deny the reality of global warming ceive and lie to the public in regard to effect in a few weeks. issue will increase our debt so their chil- vote during this month is low and tends to both the collector and any member of the while even scientists are shocked over global warming. After hearing your remarks and Mr. dren can play games. be those with a vested interest in the public can, with simple arithmetic, learn and again at its rapid acceleration. Meanwhile, I have donated two films Russo’s, I changed my mind and suddenly The fact, which was brought out by the schools; not the majority of the taxpayers. a property owner’s gross household in- Scientists have understood for more to the Westfield Memorial Libary, which supported passing the ordinance because it only dissenting voice at a recent school Looking at the big picture, taxpayers in come, within ranges, tax records being than 100 years that our Industrial Revolu- I hope my fellow/sister-town residents meant things would soon be set in motion. board meeting, mentioned that there are Scotch Plains alone face the potential of 5 public. No credit appearing, the adjusted tion was harming nature because the ef- might take the time to watch: – “An Setting a deadline is really all passing the residents who are on fixed incomes and percent raises in both the municipal and gross income of the property owner is fects were seen immediately. The new Inconvenient Truth” and “Who Killed ordinance did. If anything, the parents of the projected additional $25 would be county tax rates for this year. One can over $250,000. Marketers should latch warning by scientists presents even more The Electric Car?” students and the students themselves who hard ship. What was not mentioned is that only imagine what the school board will onto this quickly. evidence that global warming is not some- Though General Motors would only were present at the hearing should have this applies to us who are trying to save come up with. Over 50 percent of the Tax bills frequently are printed outside thing in the far distant future but some- permit the leasing of their electric cars been pleased with the outcome. for retirement or are facing additional school budgets were rejected last year, town hall. If the credit arithmetic and thus thing, which we have already begun to and refused to permit owners to purchase We were guaranteed that a fair solution costs as a result of aged parents? but not in our communities. the bill printing process gets screwed up, experience. Nor is there any question but them, they actually demanded the return would be found by September. I believe Those who are rejoicing over the po- In looking at the letters to the editor and as has happened, the bills cannot be sent that global warming is caused by human of each and every one of these prized cars most people at the hearing were dead-set on tential passing of this bond issue are ex- editorials in the media, one can see that out in time to require payment by the activity; i.e., the burning of fossil fuels. and crushed them. Obviously, the option getting what they originally wanted when traordinary selfish. They only care that there is a general belief that the aforemen- usual date. The banks, holding in escrow The original “Scientists’ Warning to of a highly functional and beautiful elec- they walked in the door yesterday evening their children can hit or kick a ball around tioned property tax “relief” is only smoke a substantial part of the municipal tax Humanity” in 1992 also called very clearly tric car is open to us and could be on our and were not looking at the situation with an the field, and are using the very roofs over and mirrors. As I mentioned before in revenues, are not going to part with cash for cultural change. It was met with si- highways in mere weeks. open mind. Despite having to personally our heads as threat to our future. previous letters to the editor, placing this without a bill in hand – nor are non- lence by our press. However, when we Congratulations to Assemblywoman deal with all of the parking problems at our Should these individuals have pride on bond issue on the ballot, and should it be escrow taxpayers. The banks get a float, use an artificial instrument like the dollar Linda Stender for sponsoring legislation high school, I can still say that I support the their support for this bond? Why not visit approved, only proves that Scotch Plains but a lot of escrow accounts to adjust. bill as a yardstick to judge the value of our to reduce New Jersey’s global warming decision made last night, and I am excited to those on fixed incomes who don’t support and Fanwood does not need any type of The municipality, required by law to children, nature/natural resources, or our emissions from all sources find a solution to the problem. this irresponsible borrowing? Explain why reform or relief. We would prove that our pay over 100 percent of the school and planet, we are making suicidal decisions. Our mayor and town council members, I look forward to meeting with you, the they need our money so their children can communities are so wealthy that we can county budget revenues on time no matter While there has been no liberal plot to I hope, will also begin to adjust their Fanwood Council and the board of educa- play these games. What is next? Do you afford to put out extra money for dirt and what, has to short-term borrow to pay create fear based on a fictional global thinking and react to global warming as tion soon to try to resolve this issue. expect us to do without medicine, figure grass. Therefore, Trenton don’t bother them as well as its own expenses – an- warming, there has very definitely been they make decisions for our town. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, you name it, and what bill to pay, sacrifice our retirement, sending us any more money — we don’t other interest cost imposed on the munici- an effort over decades by our oil industry we’ll be there. abandon our parents so you can take your need it. pal budget about to be capped at 4 percent Barbara Briemer to hide the reality of global warming from Westfield Diana Chaves children on vacation to Disneyland and In conclusion, I cannot emphasize increases. The municipalities, having seen citizens. In recent months, the Royal Acad- President of SPF-HS Class of 2007 have us pay for it? enough that support of this bond in noth- The average household already pays ing less than financially irresponsible, out on a yearly basis some $6,000. The utterly selfish and makes me embarrassed Don’t Forget! 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PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Library Slates Book Sale for March 15 to 17 SCOTCH PLAINS – More than revealed that more than 200 collect- 15,000 used books, many of them able or rare books, priced individu- like new, will be offered for sale at ally, would be offered for sale. the Scotch Plains Public Library “Several ‘Friends’ have been ac- Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends tively sorting the huge pile of in- of the Scotch Plains Public Library. coming donations, and in addition to The sale will be held from Thursday the fiction and non-fiction, we will through Saturday, March 15 to 17. have pre-sorted categories includ- “We’ve already boxed more than ing cookbooks, gardening books, 40 cartons of children’s books alone, travel books, health and parenting more than 75 trays of small paper- books, poetry, crafts, classics, sports, backs and nearly 200 cartons of fic- etc.,” said Ms. Klein. tion and non-fiction,” said Book Sale Dealers are welcome. The book sale Jacob A. Mintz and Miss Lauren A. Vidovich Chairwoman Lori Klein. “In addi- hours are as follows: Thursday, March tion, we have hundreds of videos, 15, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, March 16, books-on-tape, CDs and audio tapes 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, March for sale as well. And this year, we are 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday will be a also offering a selection of practi- $5 bag sale throughout the day. Miss Lauren A. Vidovich cally new DVDs.” A special “members only” pre- According to Ms. Klein, children’s view will take place on Wednesday, MR. AND MRS. JON-HENRY BARR books will be priced starting at 25 March 14, at 7 p.m. Refreshments (She is the former Ms. Lauren S. Pass) To Wed Jacob A. Mintz cents, and no children’s book will be will be served. more than $3. Pocket-book-size pa- The Friends of the Scotch Plains Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Vidovich cations, with a minor in Business, from perbacks will be 50 cents each and Public Library has donated upwards of Westfield have announced the en- Villanova University in 2000. She is large paperbacks will be 75 cents of $40,000 during the past few years gagement of their daughter, Miss an assistant vice president and a public and $1. Hard-covered books will be for improvements and “extras” at Ms. Lauren S. Pass Lauren Ann Vidovich, to Jacob Alan relations specialist with LaSalle Bank $1.50 apiece and there also will be a the library, including sponsorship of Mintz. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Corporation in Chicago, Ill. large assortment of “coffee table” the summer children’s programs, fur- Richard Mintz of South Bend, Ind. The future bridegroom was raised books ranging in price from $2 to $5. niture for the meeting room and the Marries Jon-Henry Barr A 1996 graduate of Westfield High in South Bend, Ind., graduating from There will be a 25-cent table for outdoor book-drop. The library is School, the bride-to-be earned her Miami University in Ohio with his assorted hardbound books. Ms. Klein located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Ms. Lauren S. Pass of Clark, for- editor of The Westfield Leader and Bachelor of Arts degree in Communi- Bachelor of Arts degree in Commu- merly of Westfield, was married on The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nications in 1999. Mr. Mintz is an Sunday, February 18, to Jon-Henry and currently is Director of Market- Hypertension Clinic options trader on the floor of the Miller-Cory to Spotlight Barr. He is the son of Gary and Susan ing for a manufacturers’ representa- Chicago Board of Options Exchange. Barr of Clark. tive in Cranford. Set In Scotch Plains The couple will be married in Riviera Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Temple The bridegroom, a 1988 graduate SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Cancun, Mexico in the spring of 2007, Silhouettes This Sunday Emanu-El in Westfield officiated at of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Plains Health Department will spon- residing in Chicago thereafter. the evening nuptials, which took place Clark, received a Bachelor of Arts sor a hypertension clinic for town- WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory the museum’s gift shop, which offers at The Chanticler in Short Hills. A degree in Government from Lehigh ship residents on Tuesday, March Library to Welcome House Museum will feature a pro- a wide variety of Colonial reproduc- reception immediately followed. University in Bethlehem, Pa. and his 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Scotch gram on the Art of Silhouettes this tions, crafts, cookbooks and educa- The bride wore a strapless cream Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall Uni- Plains Public Library, located at 1927 McDermott’s Handy Sunday, March 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. tional materials. Admission to the Italian satin gown. Her bodice fea- versity Law School in Newark. He is Bartle Avenue. WESTFIELD – On Thursday, March Museum volunteer Evelyn Kennelly museum and its grounds is $2.50 for tured patterns of platinum embroi- a former Clark Township councilman Those who are over age 30 and 15, at 7 p.m., Kathy DeAngelo and of Westfield will be the presenter. adults, $1 for students and free for dery and Swarovski crystal, while and is a partner in the law firm of Barr who smoke or are overweight, or Dennis Gormley will carry on the legacy Silhouette, or profile art, reached children under age four. her skirt was in the style of a tradi- and Canada in Clark, where he serves who have a family history of heart of the late Irish fiddler Ed McDermott the height of its popularity between The museum is located at 614 tional ball gown with embroidered as the municipal prosecutor. disease or diabetes, and have not had through the traditional sounds and style the 17th and mid-19th centuries. Sil- Mountain Avenue in Westfield. On and beaded satin scallop tiers down Following a wedding trip to Ha- their blood pressure checked recently of McDermott’s Handy at the Westfield houettes were the snapshots of the Sunday, March 18, the museum will the cathedral-length train. She car- waii, the couple resides in Clark. are particularly urged to attend. Memorial Library. day – an instant memento, a lover’s feature a demonstration on “Hat ried a bouquet of white roses. For more information on the clinic, The couple and performing duo keepsake or a family record. Plus, Boxes and Band Boxes.” For infor- David Pass of Keyport, the bride’s Teen Group to Meet please call the Scotch Plains Health formed the musical group they were easily affordable. mation about the museum, its calen- brother, served as the Man of Honor. Department at (908) 322-6700, ex- McDermott’s Handy to keep Irish Mrs. Kennelly will discuss the dif- dar of upcoming spring events or The bridegroom’s sister, Mrs. Nicole At Library March 20 tension no. 306. music alive. They perform on Celtic ferent techniques and equipment used volunteer opportunities, please call Becker of Queens, N.Y., served as the FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- harp, fiddle, flute, guitar, mandolin, to make silhouettes. the museum office at (908) 232-1776. Best Woman. morial Library is inviting all young Single Jewish Friends banjo, bodhran, tin whistle and Costumed docents also will be on A 1998 graduate of Westfield High people in grades 6 to 8 to a meeting of bouzouki. Ms. DeAngelo and Mr. hand to guide visitors through the fully School, the bride earned an Associate the library’s Teen Group on Tuesday, To Meet For Lunch Gormley have been performing in the furnished 1740 farmhouse and answer Smiths Welcome Son, in Science degree from Union County March 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. It will take AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- tri-state area for more than 25 years. questions about life in the colonies. College in Cranford and is attending place in the library’s Fanwood Room ish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and This free program is open to The last tour will begin at 3:30 p.m. Matthew Christopher Thomas Edison State College in Tren- and refreshments will be served. Eat Lunch on Sunday, March 18, at Westfield Memorial Library and Members of the museum’s cook- Jeffrey and Kelly Smith of Scotch ton. She is the former assignment Teenagers in the group meet mul- noon at the Red Lobster, located at MURAL cardholders. The library is ing committee will demonstrate open- Plains have announced the birth of tiple times during the year to plan U.S. Highway Route 1 South and Gill located at 550 East Broad Street. For hearth cooking in the Frazee Build- their first child, son Matthew Christo- Senior Club to Enjoy activities such as DDR, book clubs, Lane (opposite Woodbridge Mall) in more details or to register, please call ing using authentic Colonial recipes pher Smith, on Sunday, February 4, at craft offerings and movie nights and Iselin. The cost is $3 plus the price of (908) 789-4090. Information on li- and cooking methods of the period. 8:48 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Irish Dance Program also help decide what is needed in the a meal/tip off the menu. For informa- brary programs also is available online Taste treats prepared by the cooks New York City. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Young Adult section of the library. tion and directions, please call at wmlnj.org or through the library’s will be offered to visitors. Matthew weighed 9 pounds and 2 Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- With the guidance of the group, the Roberta at (908) 668-8450. quarterly newsletter. Visitors also are invited to stop by ounces and measured 22 inches in day, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy library has held writing programs, length at birth. Trinity Interparochial School audito- computer gaming and Manga/Anime The baby’s maternal grandmother rium at 336 First Street in Westfield. discussions. The group hopes to have is Patricia Benham of Stratford, Conn. Local students will give a perfor- more middle school youngsters join. His paternal grandparents are Jeff mance of Irish dances in celebration of The Teen Group is planning its and Ginny Smith of Westfield. St. Patrick’s Day. Afterward, all are schedule for the spring and summer Matthew’s maternal great-grand- invited to stay for homemade desserts. months. For more information, please mother is Catherine Ambrose of Future trips are being planned for the call the Fanwood Memorial Library Fairfield, Conn. seniors. at (908) 322-6400. Flower Demonstration with Nick Netta of Victoria’s Florist at Sunrise Assisted Living of Westfield Wednesday, March 21st • 2:00pm Light refreshments and raffle Slips & Falls Please RSVP by March 19th to 908-317-3030 Motor Vehicle Accidents Defective Products & Machines Y ou’re invited to Sunrise Assisted Living of Head & Brain Injuries Westfield to learn about floral design, display Construction Accidents and the pleasing benefits of fresh, beautiful flowers. Wrongful Death This is a FREE seminar presented by Nick Netta Job Related Injuries from Victoria’s Florist, an expert in floral design and Serious Burns & Scars arrangement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 7 Bible Study and Workshops Golden Agers’ Club Reveals To Continue During Lent Trip For St. Joseph’s Feast WESTFIELD – The First Congre- will examine the interaction among SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch on health issues and other topics. gational Church of Westfield, located Jesus, the apostles, the Roman au- Plains Golden Agers’ Club has in- Membership, theater outings, mu- at 125 Elmer Street, will continue its thorities and the religious leaders vited all to attend “La Festa di San sical reviews and fun activity trips series of Bible study and spirituality that resulted in Jesus’ crucifixion. Giuseppe,” a celebration of the Feast are open to everyone. For trip de- workshops with a program of classes The class will meet on consecutive of St. Joseph, on Thursday, March 29, tails, please call Jean DeTorre at for the Lenten season. Courses will weeks from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the at The Tides in North Haledon. (908) 889-4121 or Mary De Jesso at be held on Monday and Tuesday Chapel Lounge. Tickets are $54 per person and in- (908) 654-4512. Club information is evenings through April 10 and are On Tuesday evenings beginning clude musical entertainment, an el- available by calling Marge Van free and open to the public. March 13, a spirituality workshop egant lunch and bus transportation Duyne at (908) 889-4631. On Monday evenings beginning entitled “Blessed are Who? The Be- from the Scotch Plains Municipal March 12 and continuing through atitudes Then and Now” will exam- Building parking lot at 430 Park Av- April 2, a program will be presented ine the verses in Matthew’s and enue. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. ‘Y’ Invites Community entitled “From Jerusalem to Luke’s Gospels. The menu for the occasion will Golgatha: Jesus’ Final Days.” Led by Dr. Mark Boyea, senior feature Chicken Siciliana, roasted To Corned Beef Dinner This program will explore the minister at the First Congregational loin of pork, pasta marinara and con WESTFIELD – All are invited to events that led from Jesus being Church, the course will explore what sarde, a vegetable medley and popu- enjoy a corned beef dinner with Irish hailed as a king while entering the Beatitudes meant for their time A SONG IN THEIR HEARTS…Elizabeth Willard, a longtime Westfield resident and former school nurse for the Westfield school system, is shown after being lar accompaniments. An Italian des- entertainment at the Westfield Area Jerusalem to being hung on the cross. and how people today might better serenaded on Valentine’s Day by the Rahway Valley Jerseyaires at Robert Wood sert table will follow. A one-hour “Y”’s Robert and Virginia Bauer Led by Joy Mounts, director of Youth understand and live by them. The Johnson University Hospital in Rahway. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ari open bar will precede the luncheon Family Branch, located at 422 East and Family Ministry, participants class will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 Brafman, Ken Friedlander, Sam Cohen and Joe LaCompte. Prospective chorus and soda and beer will be available Broad Street in Westfield. p.m. on March 13 and 20 and April 3 members may call Mr. Brafman at (908) 233-0399 for information. during the event. The dinner will take place on New Members Sought and 10 in the Chapel Lounge. The Golden Agers’ Club offers Thursday, March 15, from 4 to 6 The First Congregational Church senior citizens a chance to meet with p.m. Attendees will be served by By Fanwood Squad is a member of the United Church of Spring Craft Fair to Be Held their peers, share ideas, interact and teenagers from the “Y.” Pre-regis- Christ. For more information, please FANWOOD – The Fanwood Res- gather useful information to enhance tration is required. Admission is $6 call the church office at (908) 233- daily living. The club meets weekly for “Y” members and $8 for non- cue Squad, headquartered at 123 2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. Watson Road, is seeking to increase This Weekend at St. Helen’s on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Scotch members. Tickets will be available its ranks. Currently 37 members Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. at the door. WESTFIELD – The “Unique Bou- jewelry and painted glass and gourds. Birthday celebrations, bingo and More than 80 people attended last strong, the squad offers borough citi- Genealogy Workshop tique” spring craft fair will be held Also featured will be handmade zens opportunities to provide impor- social opportunities are a regular part year’s event. The building is acces- On Tap at Library this Saturday and Sunday, March 10 belts and bags, sweaters and baby of weekly meetings. Members are sible for people of all abilities. For tant services to their fellow residents. and 11, at St. Helen’s Parish Center, blankets; original art prints and pho- The organization operates on an WESTFIELD – A Genealogical invited to offer suggestions for ac- more information on the dinner, 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. tographic prints; handmade cards and tivities, and free luncheons are pro- please call Dave Mueller at (908) “as-available” basis, where members Workshop for Lineage Research Sponsored by the Youth Ministry rosary beads; painted birdhouses; respond to calls for the squad’s ser- sponsored by the Genealogical So- vided at least one week each month. 233-2700, extension no. 415, or e- Program to support its many outreach lighted wine bottles and an assort- Special speakers give presentations mail [email protected]. vices based upon their availability. ciety of the West Fields will be held projects, the event will offer visitors ment of homemade gourmet foods. While the squad is seeking all who on Thursday, March 15, from 7 to 9 the opportunity to view and purchase Ample onsite parking is available are interested in serving, it is particu- p.m. in the Westfield Memorial Li- various seasonal, decorative and use- and the building is handicapped ac- larly hoping to recruit additional brary Program Room. ful handcrafted items. cessible. An assortment of breakfast members for normal workday hours. Members of the Genealogical So- Among the featured items will be and lunch foods will be available and The squad will provide at no cost to ciety of the West Fields will be on wooden cutting boards; baskets and there also will be a home baked goods the volunteer Basic First Aid and CPR/ hand to help research family history. boxes; spring floral arrangements and sale throughout the weekend. AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation The evening also will include a tour wreaths; a variety of handmade There will be a $1 admission fee and Automated External Defibrilla- of the library’s research department, beaded, glass and semiprecious stone for adults that will entitle entrants to tion) training through the American computer room and the Family His- a door prize drawing. The show will Red Cross, followed by the required tory Room on the second floor. Parkinson’s Group be open to the public from 10 a.m. to EMT-B (Emergency Medical Tech- The Westfield Memorial Library 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 nology-Basic) training. is located at 550 East Broad Street. To Meet on Monday p.m. on Sunday. For further informa- Anyone interested in joining the Members of the public are invited to WESTFIELD – The Westfield tion on the event or table space avail- squad, or further discussing member- attend this workshop free of charge. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group ability, please call Anne at (908) 709- ship, is asked to call the squad office at For more information about the pro- will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, 2011. (908) 322-9000 or send an e-mail to gram, please call Elizabeth Youngs March 12, in the lounge of the Parish [email protected]. at (908) 276-7104. House at The Presbyterian Church in Rabbi to Hold Program Westfield, located at 140 Mountain Avenue. Individuals with Parkinson’s On Leading a Seder Professor Markos to Speak disease and/or their caregivers are WESTFIELD – Rabbi Leah invited to attend. Doberne-Schor will conduct a Pass- Elizabeth Schaaf, coordinator at over seder-leading workshop this About ‘Spirit of Hellenism’ the American Parkinson Disease As- Sunday, March 11, at 11:15 a.m. at sociation (APDA) Information and Temple Emanu-El. The temple is WESTFIELD – Louis Markos, an Markos will cover the impact of the Referral Center at Robert Wood located at 756 East Broad Street in English and Classics professor at Hous- Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Em- Johnson University Hospital in New Westfield. YUMMY…A Valentine’s Day pancake breakfast was held February 14 at ton Baptist University, will present a pire and the Greek War of Indepen- Brunswick, will discuss Parkinson’s Participants are invited to learn and Children’s Specialized Hospital’s “A Special Place” Child Care Center in Fanwood lecture on “The Spirit of Hellenism” dence on the Hellenic Spirit. for families to enjoy breakfast together. “A Special Place” is open to children of disease and available APDA re- share ideas about leading an exciting CSH employees, youngsters from the surrounding community and those with on Friday, March 16, at 8:15 p.m. in Professor Markos grew up in sources. She also will highlight up- and engaging seder. To respond, Bouras Hall of the Holy Trinity Greek Mountainside and was very active in developmental delays who are enrolled in the hospital’s Early Intervention coming APDA programs and events. please call Carol at (908) 232-6770. Program or Pre-School Program for ages eight weeks to five years old. Pictured Orthodox Church, located at 250 Gal- the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox The meeting is free of charge and Non-members are welcome. For more are Ava Mustacciuolo and her mom, Paula, both of Fanwood. lows Hill Road in Westfield. Church. He has published extensively, light refreshments will be served. For details, please contact Carolyn Shane, The roots of Western civilization is a lecturer for the Chantilly, Va.- more information, please call Bar- executive director, at (908) 232-6770 are Judeo-Christian and Greco-Ro- based Teaching Company and is listed bara Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or the or [email protected], or visit the man. Professor Markos’ lecture will in “Who’s Who Among America’s church office at (908) 233-0301. temple’s website at tewnj.org. trace the rise of Western civilization Teachers.” through the founding of Greek de- He earned a Doctoral degree in En- mocracy, the enlightenment period, glish with a minor in Classics and a the defeat of the Persians and the ush- Master of Arts degree in English from ering in of the Golden Age of Greece. the University of Michigan and gradu- He will discuss how, while the war ated summa cum laude and Phi Beta with Sparta proved disastrous, the Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree Hellenic Spirit rose again with the in English and History from Colgate conquests of Alexander the Great and University. The lecture is free and how it proved pivotal to the Roman open to the public and refreshments Empire and Christianity. Professor will be served.

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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net Page 8 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rummel Foundaton Funds THE STUDENT VIEW Kean Univ. Scholarships The weekly column written by local high school students AREA – Financial aid, grants and coming Kean University Scholars scholarship support are essential to reception on Wednesday, March 21. upholding the status of Kean Univer- The Fred C. Rummel Foundation is sity. Each year since 1999, the Fred an independent foundation that was es- Workloads Cause Physical, C. Rummel Foundation has provided tablished in 1997. Its mission is to pro- scholarships for deserving high- vide grant-funded support to the educa- school students who will attend Kean. tional institutions, as well as health, hu- Mental Health to Decline The Rummel Scholars Program, ad- man services and youth development By SARA BIRKENTHAL cally, mentally and socially “well” if ministered through the Kean Univer- organizations throughout New Jersey. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times our entire lives are based solely on sity Foundation Division of Institutional WF Women Earn I feel the need to express my com- school? There is absolutely no time Advancement, provides six scholar- plete disbelief as to how much home- left in my jam-packed day for rest, ships, each in the amount of $5,000, to Colgate Honors work the average Westfield High relaxation, family time, reading for needy students who are graduates of School (WHS) student receives. pleasure, non-academic, non-college Essex and Union County high schools. WESTFIELD – Two Westfield High School graduates recently My homework load, as a sopho- application-oriented hobbies, or Recipients must demonstrate out- more in (WHS), has gotten to the friends. standing academic achievement and earned honors at Colgate University. Megan Fowler, the daughter of point where it is necessary for me to So much pressure is put on us from exceptional leadership capabilities, as stay up until 1 or 2 a.m. almost nightly parents, teachers, and administrators well as trustworthiness, honor and Karen and Tom Fowler of Westfield, is a recipient of the Dean’s Award for in order to finish every assignment. to do well, not only throughout high character, through service to their com- Although I am slightly guilty of school, but also to achieve high scores munities or participation in various academic excellence during the fall 2006 semester at Colgate, where she being an overachiever, it is not even on the SAT and other academic tests. extracurricular high-school activities. that I am going above and beyond the How am I supposed to devote any Each of the scholarships is renew- is a member of the Class of 2009. A 2005 graduate of Westfield High requirements of all assignments; I am time to preparing for these tests if I able for up to a total of four years; ONE HUNDRED DAYS OLD...Kindergarteners at The Wardlaw-Hartridge simply attempting to finish everything. have so much other homework? students must reapply for the scholar- School, Megan concentrates in the classics and biology at Colgate. School in Edison marked 100 days of school with special art projects and activities I acknowledge the fact that I chose In addition, we are all encouraged to ship on a yearly basis. Recipients for on Friday, February 16. Jack Sildat of Mountainside is shown sharing his artwork to take the advanced level classes in sign up for countless clubs during Stu- the 2007 scholarship awards will be Lizzie Trimble, the daughter of Jim that used 100 colorful rhinestone stars and other craft materials to illustrate the and Tucker Trimble, is a recipient of which I am enrolled, but the expecta- dent Council’s Club Day, and basically announced and recognized at the up- number 100. Wardlaw-Hartridge kindergarten teacher, Donna Gurkas of tions of many teachers are ridiculous. the Dean’s Award for academic ex- Westfield, looks on. remove anything from our lives that is Marionni Serves as cellence during the fall 2006 semes- In fact, it has become almost com- not deemed “Ivy-League-worthy.” ter at Colgate, where she is a member monplace in the high school these Pressure is applied from every single Susq. Sorority Officer of the Class of 2009. days to stay up until all hours of the club, organization, and sport, pressure SCOTCH PLAINS – Jenna Marionni A 2005 gradate of Westfield High night/morning, simply to complete to commit more time, more energy, of Scotch Plains has been selected to School, Lizzie concentrates in archi- assignment after assignment. more money. More! More! More! Is serve as vice president of new-member tectural studies at Colgate. Each and everyday as you walk the that really what this community is education of Sigma Kappa Sorority at To be eligible for the Dean’s Award, a halls of our very own WHS, cries of about, pushing ourselves in every Susquehanna University. Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or “I’m so tired!” ring piercingly from single way to each and every last limit? Susquehanna is home to four na- higher average while carrying a full student to student. Sitting in the caf- It is not only the fact that I feel the tional sororities for women that com- course load of four courses per semester. eteria or library, it is not unusual to need to be enrolled in as many honors prise the Panhellenic Council: Alpha hear students comparing how many classes as possible, nor my group of Delta Pi (Gamma Omicron chapter), WF Students Make hours of sleep they squeezed in the overachieving, competitive friends, but Kappa Delta (Beta Upsilon chapter), night before, with almost every single I can honestly say that every student in Sigma Kappa (Epsilon Delta chap- Syracuse Dean’s List student falling pitifully below any WHS is affected by the ridiculous ter) and Zeta Tau Alpha (Iota Nu WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Jason range of requirement or belief. amounts of homework we receive. chapter). The officers work toward Mesches, a junior majoring in drama, I cannot sit back and watch the In our “perfect,” structured, scruti- improving life at Susquehanna and Daniel Schwartz, a freshman physical and mental health of so many nized little town of Westfield, where through community-building events majoring in illustration, are both en- students decline, due to the indisput- overbearing parents are obsessively and social activities. rolled in the College of Visual and ably high workload and the drive to involved in the PTSO and adminis- Jenna is a junior earth environmen- Performing Arts at Syracuse Univer- succeed that WHS is infamous for. trators are concerned with everything tal science and political science ma- sity and were named to the dean’s list This homework quickly turns into from student drug use to standard- jor at Susquehanna. A 2004 graduate for the fall 2006 semester. a rather viscious and physically harm- ized testing, how can such a vital and of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High To qualify, students must achieve PREP TALK…Scotch Plains resident Chester Baker (holding cup) talks with ful cycle, with many students falling fundamental issue be ignored? fellow 2006-2007 Mock Trial Union County Champion teammates Stephen asleep in class and while sitting at I am not sure if parents, teacher, School, she is the daughter of Roland at least a 3.4 grade point average (on Scirocco, Joe Weinhoffer and Peter Arre, right. At The Law Center at Rutgers and Debra Marionni. a 4.0 scale) during the semester. University on February 13, Oratory Prep School’s team advanced to the semi- their desks to do homework. and administrators are oblivious to finals for a chance at the state title, which will be decided by another two rounds I personally have gotten to the point the fact that students are overworked, of competition. Oratory Prep School in Summit has been the county’s Mock Trial where every moment of my school- sleep-deprived, and living unhealthy Champions three out of the last four years under the direction of coach Bill obsessed life is spent either doing lives, but there truly is no excuse. Martin. homework or feeling extreme guilt Students need to make it very clear that I am not doing my countless to teachers, parents, and administra- hours of homework. tors that the workload in our local Oratory Prep Wins County Little things in life that I used to high school is neither acceptable nor enjoy, such as reading a novel at a admissible: committees must be speed less than 100 pages per night or formed and board of education meet- Mock Trial Championship playing a sport without being so tired ings must be attended, because un- AREA – The Oratory Prep who took the role of the plaintiff’s that you can barely function, have no less the students of WHS act now, School’s Mock Trial team recently attorney, said the process of getting to spot in my life anymore. nothing will be done to stop this large HEART OF THE MATTER…Mary Farrell, center, clinical care coordinator and won the title of Union County mock the regional finals has been a long, If I cannot have fun and enjoy my- problem. member of the Women’s Heart Team at Overlook Hospital, spoke recently to the trial champions for the second con- but fulfilling journey so far. self now, then when can I? These are If the school board wants to have ladies of the Home Life Department of Woman’s Club of Westfield at the Masonic secutive year, winning the county This year’s Oratory team started supposed to be the best years of our even a remotely healthy or happy Lodge in Westfield. Ms. Farrell said people should be aware symptoms of heart championship three of the last four practicing in September, meeting lives; yet, somehow our homework student population, the amount of problems and act quickly in getting medical attention. Also pictured are club years. weekly at various team members’ load seems to instantly form a dark homework given must be brought members and nurses Delores Kilkenny, left, and Anne Galante. Under the guidance of Oratory Prep homes or through the week after shadow over that idea. dramatically down. Don’t worry, par- Athletic Director/teacher Bill Martin school at the Roman Catholic boys’ On top of all of this, many teachers ents and administration of Westfield, and attorney/parent advisers Patrick school in Summit. repeatedly lecture us that we are not if a homework change is implemented, McDermott’s Handy Arre and Bob Scirocco, the boys took The trial case, which is given to the working to our full potentials and not just as many kids will be admitted to home the title at the Union County mock trial coaches in October, is stud- putting our whole efforts into their Ivy League Schools, just as many Courthouse in Elizabeth in early Feb- ied and rehearsed with team mem- classes. Some days, I am so exhausted kids will score perfect scores on their 3HUIRUPLQJ7UDGLWLRQDO,ULVK0XVLF ruary. bers taking the roles of attorneys and that I get nothing out of any of my SAT, just as many of your beloved Then, on February 13, they com- witnesses. classes, because I cannot concentrate students will be on the honor roll, I Thursday, March 15 peted against other county winners to On the state level, these teens are on anything other than attempting to promise, but some change needs to advance to the semi-finals. prepared like actors in a play: they keep my eyes open. occur. Mr. Arre, the father of junior Peter know their lines and stay in character, I understand that homework is a I have to stop now, and trudge up to 7:00 pm Arre, one of the teen defense attor- spouting legal terms like it is second useful tool in learning and that teach- my room, to spend another seven hours neys, said he was amazed at the dedi- nature to them. ers have rapid syllabi to follow, but at writing my English paper, studying cation of the teens. “I’m really proud The February 13 mock trials were some point, the workload becomes for my Latin test, doing my PSAT prep of them,” he said of the 10 members. held in the auditorium in the Law overkill. The fact of this situation that packet, completing 31 multi-step math Performing on Celtic “The boys have such busy schedules; Center of Rutgers University where frightens me the most is that I am problems, reading 50 pages from my harp, fiddle, flute, gui- they are all involved in sports and the Oratory Prep boys presented their merely a sophomore; I cannot even history text book, completing my other activities. I give them a lot of cases. imagine what junior and senior years Chemistry Lab and, hopefully, go to tar, mandolin, banjo, credit.” Coach Martin said, “The teens need are going to be like. sleep, if time permits. bodhran, tin whistle and Steve Scirocco, one of the teens to display an understanding of law, It seems extremely ironic and hypo- Sara Birkenthal is a Westfield High logic and the rules of Mock Trial as critical to me that after last year’s School sophomore. bouzouki Kathy DeAn- PT REPORTERS NEEDED published by the New Jersey State school examination by the Middle gelo and Dennis Gorm- Strong, community-minded, Bar Association, the sponsoring or- States Association of Colleges and Jump Start Students detail-oriented writers with ganization.” Schools, the entire board of educa- ley formed the musical The next round of finals will take tion is overwhelmingly concerned McDermott’s professional demeanor needed Mark School Day 100 group, to cover local government place at Rutgers University on Fri- with “student wellness.” SCOTCH PLAINS –February 20 Handy, to keep Irish evening meetings. Must be able day, March 16. How are we supposed to be physi- was the 100th day of school for chil- music alive and well. to meet deadlines, know how to dren in the Jump Start Pre-Kinder- write a lead, and take an active garten classes at Brunner Elementary interest in a regular beat in order Susan Brandt School in Scotch Plains. to develop news stories. This The children began keeping track opportunity is perfect for stay- of the days on the first day of school at-home moms, as a second McCrea, Esq. in September and planned a special Register now! income or just for those who celebration to mark that they were love to write. Please e-mail Attorney At Law 100 days smarter. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 9 Terrill Middle School BOE Thanks Volunteers Honor Roll For Communicating Bond WESTFIELD – The Westfield ing our aging facilities. 2nd Marking Period Board of Education formally thanked “Passing this bond referendum was more than a dozen Westfield citizens truly a matter of one neighbor talking in February for their part in helping to another – answering questions, SCOTCH PLAINS – Principal Begalman, Elijahu Ben-Michael, communicate the district’s bond pro- addressing concerns and spreading Kevin Holloway announced Terrill Rohan Bhatt, Michael Caminiti, posal to the community. the word.” Middle School’s second marking pe- Daniela Caro-Esposito, Zachary At a reception held in the Student Mrs. Riegel added, “The Citizens riod honor roll: Carow, Emma Cavaliere, Ryan Center of Westfield High School, Anne for Education, chaired by Linda Grade 6- High Coughlan, Grant Crandall, Marty Riegel, BOE president, and Ann Cary, Habgood, brainstormed ways to ef- Honor Roll Davidson, II, Samantha Diaz, Nicho- board chairperson of the Community fectively reach out and educate the Ricky Abichandani, Lynn Babich, las Donatelli, Robert Dyckman, Caitlin Outreach Ad Hoc Committee, pre- community about the value of estab- Brynne Bartiromo, Andrew Bell, English, Kori Fleischman, Loren sented certificates of appreciation to lishing Lincoln School as an Early Patrick Bell, Jeremy Berkowitz, Julie Franco, Elizabeth Gallo, Joshua BLOUSTEIN…Five Morristown-Beard students were recently named recipients the volunteers who formed the Citi- Childhood Learning Center and of Busch, Mehak Chawla, Julia Getman, Noelle Giacona, Ryan of the Edward J. Bloustein Scholarship. Pictured, from left to right, are: Romy zens for Education, the bond steering renovating Roosevelt Intermediate Chimienti, Jackson Cochran-Carney, Henkels, Taylor Hoblitzell, Evan Dewar, Steven Neier, Rebecca Shapey, Alex Masel of Westfield and Michael committee, back in October 2006. The School, our oldest facility, and con- Nasim Dariani, Andrew Dill, Sari Hodulik, Alexander Hoover, Tamara Smith. bond referendum successfully passed tinuing to replace the windows at Dorn, Morgan Ellman, Jacqueline Itzkowitz, Ian Johnston, Naomi Jo- at an election held January 23. Edison Intermediate School.” Fabricatore, Scott Flanzman, Allison seph, Joanathan Kerby, Ezra Klein, Union County College “Through your grassroots effort, Mrs. Riegel also thanked the Geissler, Julie Glover, Paige Goldner, Brett Kovacs, Ian Krieger, Inaya we had a record voter turnout of 25 Westfield Parent Teacher Council and Sarah Hensley, Emily Ho, Hadley Lakhani, Alexandra Loop, Evan percent of all voters,” Mrs. Riegel the PTO’s for their input and their Jones, Marianne Khalil, Jessica Klein, Lubranski, Jacqueline Mains, Kaitlyn Announces President’s List said to volunteers and their family help and the Westfield Education Joseph Kravets, Kelly Lapham, Majek, Breanna Malcolm, Bianca members. Association for its support. Caroline Leahy, Andrew Leischner, Marcazzo, Mitchell Marcus, Alex AREA – Union County College Westfield She commended them for “helping Alyssa Leyden, Daniel Liang, Zachary Markovits, Kelsey Mattimore, Casey (UCC) has announced its President’s Maria Pereira, who majors in ad- the community understand the im- More Education Lisojo, Katherine Loi, Dara Maguire, McBride, Ryan McKenna, Matthew List for fall 2006. 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By FRED LECOMTE ketball playoffs in Warren on March points, including one 3-bagger. She Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1. The Warriors set a new school also pulled down three rebounds, had Watchung Hills Regional High record by winning two consecutive two assists and swiped a basketball. School came out ready and focused, state playoffs games. Freshman Diana Venezia, who knew their offensive threat and shut it Megan Kopecki and Tara Tielmann stroked the nylon with eight points down with fantastic defensive work set the offensive tempo with 20 points and recently broke Stephanie to overpower Westfield, 62-32 in the and 15 points, respectively, to lead Slodyzcka’s season total of 179 re- quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North the Warriors. Blue Devil junior for- bounds set in the 2004-2005 season, Jersey, Section 2, Group 4, girls’ bas- ward Erin Miller was held to nine CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE ELITE 8…Raider senior Pat Mineo, top, releases his arm bar after winning a 5-1 decision over Mark Hague of Kingsway in the 145-lb wrestlebacks. Mineo finished eighth. SAL GANO UPSET IN PRE-QUARTERFINALS AT 125-LBS Raider Pat Mineo Gets Eighth At State Wrestling Tourney

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bob Brewster got some really good Warriors,” Venezia said. year’s squad, it may be time for a little obviously pleased to hear of Venezia’s news recently when Mike Venezia told “Freshman year I decided not to play perspective on Venezia’s game for those return. the veteran WHS baseball coach that football so I could concentrate more on who haven’t had the pleasure to see “Two years ago Mike was an out- he’d be coming back out for the team basketball and baseball. I missed (foot- him play. Although there are things that standing pitcher on our jayvee team this spring. The Colgate-bound Venezia ball) but I felt it was a sacrifice I had to he feels could be improved — and that was seeded No. 1 in the county is one of those special athletes who make, to work harder in the other two that’s true of just about any top athlete, jayvee tournament (losing in the come along every once in a long while. sports. Last spring was a big recruiting or should be true — to watch him play quarterfinals to A.L. Johnson),” He could’ve been a big help to the year for basketball. I wanted to be able is to see arguably the best all-around Brewster said. “We’re looking at him WHS football program, and now he to go to as many camps and tourna- player to ever wear the Blue and White first as a pitcher, and anything else will may help what looked like a rebuilding ments playing with my AAU team, so uniform. He can shoot long-range (think be gravy.” Courtesy of Karen Clarkson for The Westfield Leader and The Times baseball season become rather inter- again I had to choose. I missed not Mike Comandini, WHS ’93), take it to SWIM RECORD SAFE VERY BUSY IN GOAL…Blue Devil goalie Eric Zagorski made a season-high 34 esting. playing baseball, but I feel it was a the hoop (Bob Felter, ’65), play de- The WHS boys swim team has won saves against seventh-seeded Chatham in the first round of the NJSIAA/Devils But basketball is his main sport, the good decision. But I’m very excited to fense (Jerry Richards, ’65), rebound the Union County championship 50 of public schools tournament at Mennen Arena in Morris Township. Craig Esposito, one he’ll play at Colgate. The 6-foot-2 be back this year.” (Boo Bowers, ’77), pass (Tim Goski, the last 51 years, including a national Brian Davidson and Jimmy Bender each scored goals in the 4-3 loss. senior led WHS to a 16-10 record this The Venezia family moved to ’73) and handle the ball (Dick Myers, record 42 consecutive titles from 1957- winter in the brutal Watchung Confer- Westfield 16 years ago. Mike’s parents ’62). That’s quite a complete package. 98. That national record was being ence. Sure, he had lots of help from were both athletes, his mom a track “I take pride in my ability to be a threatened by Greenwich, Conn., which classmates Tommy Bonard, Dan performer in Mount Carmel, Pa., and strong shooter, my jumping ability and until last Thursday night had won 36 Patriots Oust Raiders, 49-46, Pritsker, Santo Nardi and a talented group his dad a football-basketball-baseball playing solid man-to-man defense,” he straight Fairfield County champion- of sophomores. But Venezia was clearly player at Maria Regina in Uniondale, said. “I know I need to improve on ships. New Canaan was the streak- the guy everything revolved around, fin- N.Y., and later a pitcher at Villanova being strong and confident with the snapper, scoring 461 points, to In Boys Basketball Sections ishing the season with 493 points (sixth and at the California Angels’ AA farm ball and taking it to the basket more Greenwich’s 384. Darien was third with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 best in WHS history), and 1,079 for his team. The parents’ athleticism was ob- regularly. I’ve always worked hard. I 280. (Think they had a wine and brie career (third best). He could’ve just re- viously inherited by their kids: in addi- try not to take anything for granted. My party afterward?) owned the boards. They got some key The Raiders held a slim, 44-43 lead laxed and chilled in this, his senior spring, tion to Mike, older sister Lisa was a father always puts me in my place, The nearest known team to WHS’s rebounds. A game like that was going with 4:24 remaining until LaSala and but the competitive juices brought him three-sport (volleyball, basketball, soft- telling me I need to practice more and record is St. Joseph in Metuchen. The to come down to one little fault and it Hall each sank two free throws to put back to the diamond. ball) captain at WHS as a senior and is work harder to get where I want to be. Falcons have won every Greater did.” the Patriots up 47-44. Dougher and “Growing up, I was a running back currently in her last year at Villanova, I’ve had a good career at WHS and it’s Middlesex Conference crown since the Both teams mixed some outside Bayard each added a free throw but, and quarterback in PAL football from while younger sister Diana is a WHS been great playing with all of my team- first meet in 1979, so they’re at 29 in a shooting with inside shooting in the as time was running down, Hall sank fourth through eighth grade, I pitched freshman who has shown talent be- mates the last four years. But there’s row. first quarter that was won by the Pa- two more free throws to force the and played short and third in baseball yond her years helping the varsity vol- always room for improvement and my WHO’S (NOT) COUNTING? triots, 16-14. J.T. D’Amico hit all 10 Raiders to go for a 3-pointer. up until last year, and I played basket- leyball and basketball teams. goal is to get a lot better and have a solid There are 25 days until the WHS of his points, including two 3-point- ball in the WBA and in traveling leagues As someone who has seen all the career at Colgate.” baseball season opens at Plainfield, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 16 11 5 46 and AAU since I was in third grade, ers, to give the Patriots a 14-7 lead Colonia 16 11 10 12 49 great players at WHS from the great Venezia’s game is so quietly smooth less than four weeks until coach Bob with two minutes left in the quarter most recently with the Jersey Shore teams of the early 1960s through this that sometimes you might think he Brewster unveils his 25th team, one but Raider Reggie Solomon (10 scored 10 or 12 points only to check the that promises to be among the most points, 3 steals) nailed a two and a newspaper the next day and see he had enjoyable to watch in a while. Last 24 or 30. “I try to play within the team year’s “Murderer’s Row” has gone off three and Lordly Okarter (5 rebounds, concept and eventually the game will 1 block) added a lay-up. to Wake Forest, Villanova, Rowan and come to me,” he said. “But, yeah, some- assorted other colleges, leaving Justin In the second quarter, junior for- times I’m not aware of how many points ward Rob Zekunde (8 points, 4 re- Olsen as the lone returning starter. But I scored until the next day in the paper.” if anybody thinks this team isn’t going bounds) and sophomore forward Kevin He is one of just four WHS males to to be both good and fun, they haven’t Maroney (10 rebounds) came off the score 1,000 career points. He reached been paying attention. Tom Bonard, bench and added strength inside. the magic number during a 29-point Mike Venezia, Joe Schurig, Kevin Dougher, who had a driving lay-up, outburst against Hillsborough, and fin- Hennessey, Sean Ferro, Pete Antonelli, and Bayard each sank a 3-pointer and ished his career with 1,079, ahead of Evan Shapiro, Joe Vall-Llobera, Mike Zukunde put in two lay-ups and two Bowers (1,002) and trailing just Felter Lessner, Chris Jenkins and others will free throws to lead the Raiders to a 16- (1,094) and big Bob King (1,329). keep WHS in the hunt for county and 11 edge and a 30-27, halftime lead. Looking back on his four years of sectional titles. You read it here first! “Rob did a good job, gave us some WHS basketball, the thing that sticks ON THIS DATE good minutes, rebounded the ball out the most to Venezia is not being a 1958: Terry Bentley wins the 100 well. I thought he played well,” said 1,000-plus points scorer, or earning a butterfly and Jay Pierson captures the Doherty. scholarship to Colgate. 100 backstroke as WHS, under coach Darnell Dortch (4 points, 1 block) “The thing I’m most proud of is Joe Kursar, wins the first of what is now added more power under the boards making the state tournament all four 20 state championships, in Princeton’s as the Raiders took a 41-37 lead at the years of high school, and being on a Dillon Pool. end of the third quarter. Dougher competitive team playing in the DEVIL OF THE WEEK added a lay-up and two free throws, Watchung Conference,” said Venezia, This week’s free sub from Al the Solomon banged a 3-pointer and whose WHS teams went a combined Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South Zekunde sank two free throws. 57-37. “Tommy Bonard and myself are Avenue East) goes to Matt Meserole. Patriot star guard Brandon Hall the first players, at least in coach (Kevin) The only freshman in the entire state Everly’s era, to make states all four swimming in an individual event at came to life in the fourth quarter in a years. That’s not easy to do in this big way with driving lay-ups, which Sunday’s Meet of Champions, “Mez” conference, so I’m very proud of that.” finished 11th in the 100 backstroke and drew fouls. Hall hit all 10 of his After four years helping the basket- points, including six of eight from the his time of 54.73 in Saturday’s trials ball team be a more-than-competitive was good for No. 6 all-time on the line. pain-in-the-butt to its opponents, WHS Top 15 List. “The kid is a great guard. We knew Venezia rejoins an established baseball The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in the fourth quarter, he was going to program that has been among the in The Westfield Leader during the scho- try to step up. He got some good David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times county’s elite for over 40 years, from lastic year. Contact us with comments, penetration. He’s a big, tough run- HOUNDING THE RAIDERS’ TOP SCORERS…Greg Bayard, No. 24, and teammate Bryan Dougher, not shown, were even before the days when Brewster complaints and suggestions at ner,” said Doherty. given very little elbowroom to operate against Colonia in the sectional playoff game. was a player (1966-68). The coach was [email protected]. GO DEVILS!

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Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FOURTH AT 130-LBS…Brearley’s Joe Lospinoso, getting the takedown, placed SQUARING OFF AT 135-LBS…Raider Ricky Olsson, left, prepares to begin his FACING A TOUGH COMPETITOR…Raider Sal Gano, left, gets set for his 125- fourth at 130-lbs. bout with Fred Shea of Buena. lb bout with TJ Mitchell of Raritan. Raider Mineo Places Eighth, Gano Upset in Pre-Quarterfinals at NJSIAA Wrestling Tournament

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 wrestlers,” said Mineo. “The second him back,” said Raider Head Coach see him place third in the region tour- Luciani. “He is always looking to fidence and passion, always striving men are part of a team that, as far as kid (in the wrestlebacks) was a region John Scholz. “He’s on fire right now.” nament and to win against a tough improve and is the last to leave the to succeed.” I have been here, demonstrated domi- champ. He was very strong but I went In his consolation bout for seventh kid. You really need to get here (At- practice room. He wrestled with con- Luciani added, “These three young nance reminiscent of past Roselle Park out there very aggressive, got him on place Mineo injured his ankle to place lantic City) early on, your sophomore and South Plainfield teams. They have his back and almost stuck him. It’s eighth. or junior year. Your senior year, it’s a raised the bar to new heights, and my senior year. I didn’t want my Raider senior Sal Gano was de- little tough, all the overwhelming continue to strive for excellence. The season to end. I came out with my feated, 9-3, his 125-lb pre-quarterfinal things but I’m happy for him.” three are the embodiment of disci- best stuff. I have achieved what I bout with TJ Mitchell of Raritan. He Brearley sophomore Kenny Knapp pline and hard work, traits that will came for. It’s a great feeling.” then was nipped, 5-3, in the first round advanced to the 103-lb semifinals translate into success when they them- “The Jackson kid was really tough wrestlebacks by Rich Bushby of with a 1:50 fall (cradle) in the pre- selves graduate and move on with and he had a lot of funk and things Kingsway. Gano scored a takedown quarterfinals followed by a 7-1 deci- their lives.” like that. Pat got caught up in a little and an escape but Bushby retaliated sion over Camden Catholic’s Mike Fred Lecomte contributed the daze but we got him focused. We got with a takedown and capitalized with Tully. After suffering a 10-9 setback Brearley quotes to the story. a three-point nearfall. Raider senior to Sean Boylan of Holy Spirit, Knapp Ricky Olsson lost in the 135-lb first CHAMPIONSHIPS: Watchung Conference defeated Derrik Russell of Jackson 103: — Frank Cagnina (Bergen Catho- round via fall to Fred Shea of Buena. Memorial, 7-3. Knapp then claimed lic) d Sean Boylan (Holy Spirit), 7-1 Bowling Selections: “Sal, I really feel bad for. But if you third place by winning an 11-3, ma- 112: — Dan Kelly (Delaware Valley) d WESTFIELD – The Westfield High are going to get a loss, this is one of jority decision over South Plainfield’s Patrick Hunter (South Plainfield), 3-2 the biggest places to get one. His 119: — Matt Oliver (Toms River N) d Pat School bowling team had six mem- Nick Heilman. Strizki (Hunterdon Central), 5-3 bers selected to the All-Watchung work ethic, everything he did this “He showed great maturity and re- 125: — Joe Trause (Bergen Catholic) Conference bowling list. Since there year was great,” commented coach silience when he was defeated by md Cody Fobes (Howell), 13-5 are five starters on a bowling team, Scholz. “Ricky! It was amazing to Boylan in the semi’s. He refocused Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 130: — Tyler Milonas (Jefferson) md THIRD AT 103-LBS…Brearley’s Kenny Knapp, top, placed third at 103-lbs. James Bashada (Christian Brothers), 9-1 this was a first in the history of the all- himself and completed the tournament 135: — Trevor Melde (Delbarton) md conference bowling teams. The teams Raider Alleman Wins in a dominating fashion,” said David Nick Murray (Bound Brook), 11-2 were selected by their final-confer- Brearley Head Coach Brian Luciani. 140: — Frank Molinaro (Southern) d Shot at Eastern States Brearley’s Joe Lospinoso (130-lbs) John Barnett (Jefferson), 3-1 ence average, as has been the proce- 145: — Nick Menditto (Ocean Twp) d dure followed in the past. Raider junior Mike Alleman won won his first two bouts to advance to Luke Lanno (Southern), 3-2, 4OT 1ST TEAM: Alex Wronski the shot put event at the 71st East- the quarterfinals where he dropped 152: — Scott Winston (Jackson) d Frank (Westfield), Kent Henderson (Lin- ern States Championships at the an 8-7, 4 OT ride out to Dan Butcher McLaughlin (Hillsborough), 7-3 168th Street Armory in New York of Westwood. Lospinoso won his next 160: — Ken Carney (Jackson) d Dan den), Brett Ettinger (Westfield), Den- Seidenberg (Raritan), 6-2 nis Ward (Elizabeth), Jay Fatura with a personal-best heave of three wrestlebacks then finished 171: — Anthony Trongone (Camden (Kearny), Patrick Stegmier (Linden), 59’11.5”. fourth after being decisioned, 15-7, Catholic) d Kyle Kiss (Ocean Twp), 4-2 Harrison Mercado (Westfield) by Karon Reid of Brick Memorial. 189: — Mac Mancuso (Holy Spirit) d “He came out of nowhere and Tyler Smith (Belvidere), 7-1 2ND TEAM: Xavier Ysabel (Eliza- SPF Hockey to Hold 215: — Alex Silvestro (Paulsboro) d beth), Keith Bulle (Elizabeth), Eric shocked the wrestling community Glenn Carson (Southern), 6-4 Curialle (Westfield), Jesse Embry Community Skate with an amazing display of quick- Hwt: — Zack Rey (Hopatcong) d Drew (Westfield), Joe Tufaro (Scotch The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ice ness, speed and finesse the entire Doyle (Wall), 4-3 Plains-Fanwood), Leo Geronimo Hockey Association will be holding weekend. He was on a different level UNION COUNTY PLACEMENTS: (Elizabeth), Daniel Hebert (Linden) its second annual community skate at and shocked even his most ardent THIRD PLACE: supporters,” said Luciani. 103: — Kenny Knapp (Brearley) d Nick 3RD TEAM: James Mason Union Sports Arena on Saturday, Heilman (So. Plainfield), 11-3 (Scotch Plains-Fanwood), Ken March 10 at 6:45 p.m. Many of the After losing his 215-lb quarterfinal 130: — Karon Reid (Don Bosco Prep) d Wasserman (Scotch Plains- varsity ice hockey players from the bout, 3-2, Brearley’s Jesse Boyden Joe Lospinoso (Brearley), 15-7 Fanwood), Megan Turczynski (Eliza- high school will be on hand for games, finished sixth after dropping a 7-3 FIFTH PLACE: decision to Ken Amponsa of beth), Nick Provenzano (Linden), prizes and contests. All Scotch Plains- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 215: — Ken Amponsa (Heightstown) d Bryan Elsasser (Westfield), Eric Fanwood elementary and middle Hightstown. A BLAST FROM THE PAST…After a few decades, The Westfield Leader/Times Jesse Boyden (Brearley), 7-3 Wasserman (Scotch Plains- school kids are invited. Please go to “He was the captain for the past Sports Editor Dave Corbin, right, finally stumbles into Sigma Pi fraternity brother SEVENTH PLACE: Fanwood), Marc Silva (Kearny), Mike www.unionsportsarena.com for di- two seasons and someone who car- Kenny Melchoir at the state championships in AC. Melchior was an NCAA Division 145: — Cory Vernon (Hackettstown) ries the load for his teammates,” said 1 National Champion for Lock Haven University (in the Good Old Days). won by injury default over Pat Mineo Churus (Union), Jessica Arias (Union) rections. (SPF)

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Jamie Thomas finished fifth 8-and-under swimmers concluded in the 100-breast. The foursome of pulled down five rebounds to bring back next year.” their season by competing in the USA Basil, Thomas, Pyle and Oster placed her season total to 201. Slodyzcka set The Warriors jumped out to an early Championship meet held at Seton third in the 100-medley relay. the record in her freshman season in lead but the Blue Devils battled back Hall University in South Orange. The 6U Boys – Matthew Barmakian 22 games. and cut the lead to one, 10-9, at the following swimmers placed in the finished fourth in the 25-back and “It’s a very, very big honor. end of the quarter due to the sharp top 8 in the state. seventh in the 25-free. 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Junior under the glass. Tielmann proved that placed fourth in the 25-free. Caroline seventh in the 50-breast, while Jack Gab O’Leary (5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 by dumping in 10 of the team’s 20 Basil touched third in the 50-back, Noughton finished sixth in the 25- steals), Tara Handza (one assist), points in the second quarter to take a second in the 25-breast and first in the breast. Casey El Koury (2 rebounds) each 30-13, halftime lead. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times scored two points while senior Katie The Blue Devils seemed to settle BREAKING THE RECORD…Freshman Diana Venezia broke Stephanie Cronen (five rebounds) and Stephanie down a bit in the third quarter when Slodyzcka’s season total of 179 rebounds set in 2004-2005. Venezia grabbed five WF Recreation to Host Slodyczka (three assists) added the Pringle came to life and fired in two rebounds against the Warriors to up her total to 201. rest of the points. 3-pointers. The Warrior Lady defense, “Today we were flat but the girls however, maintained a full-court press Annual 5-Mile, Fun Run kept working hard and that’s all I can throughout and it proved costly as the FSPY Gymnasts Perform Well ask of them. We knew if we keep Blue Devils turned the ball over and The Westfield Recreation Depart- $20 for the 5-Miler and $10 for the 1- working hard that some good things committed numerous fouls that led to ment will host its’ 17th Annual 5- Mile Fun Run. Online registration is would happen but then it got a little a slim 13-12, Warrior advantage at In Home Meet Competition Miler and 1-Mile Fun Run on Satur- available at www.raceforum.com. T- day, April 21, at Tamaques Park in shirts will be issued to all pre-regis- out of control,” said Blue Devil Head the end of the quarter. FANWOOD – The Fanwood- vault and third on unevens. Coach Joe Marino. “We got into foul From that point on, with Miller The ‘B’ Division increased its pre- Westfield. 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A Primavera Preview Dir: Lawrence Ave to Woods End Road Construction is underway on this fabulous new 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home set on almost an acre of prime cul-de-sac real estate. Features include gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces & hardwood floors w/inlaid borders, just to name a few. $1,750,000. Ileen Cuccaro Sales Associate Cell: 908-410-3732 Michael C. Buccola Broker / Owner Evenings: 908-789-9454 WESTFIELD OFFICE [email protected] 600 North Ave. West • Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 301 Lenox Avenue, Westfield [email protected] www.burgdorff.com • Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated. Service 908-232-9500 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 15 FSPY Swimmers Shine At Y Silver Championships FANWOOD – The Fanwood- Skoog (75). Others were: McKenna Scotch Plains Y (FSPY) swim team (54), Giardello (50), Ryan Walker (41), competed against more than 30 other Monteiro (39), Edwards (37), LaCosta teams in the YMCA Silvers Champi- (36), Favreau (24), Arron Markey (20), onship meet on February 17 and 18. Matthew Auda (12), Eric Walker (11), FSPY won one relay and three indi- Anthony Pacheco (10), Jonathan Kerby vidual events, one in meet record (7), Peter Tomljanovic (5) and Peter time. Eleven individuals and three Weigel (5). relay teams qualified for the Gold Emma Sherry finished 2-3-4, re- Championship meet. spectively, in the 50-free, 50-fly and In the 200-yard backstroke, (15-18) 100-free – all Gold qualifiers. Sherry Ryan Walker won in meet record time anchored the 10U 200-free relay with (2:08.68). Matthew Giardello (50-free) Savanah Llewellyn, Amanda and Alex Skoog (50-back) touched Banasiak and Sara Hoerrner) to fin- A FAMILY AFFAIR…Westfield’s 5th Grade National Travel Basketball team first. Keith Monteiro (200IM), Will ish second at 2:15.40 – Gold quali- recently took on one of their toughest opponents of the season, their mothers. The LaCosta (100IM), Phillip Edwards fier). (11-12) 200-free relay (Jeanine “Mighty Moms” put up a good fight but, unfortunately, came up on the short end (100 Free) and Brendan McKenna (200 Gill, Janine Cadet, Karen Blacklock of 31-30 final score. It was a fun night for everyone but as a result all the boys were free) also posted Gold times. (10Us) and Elsa Leistikow) and Ellen sent to bed early without dinner. Skoog, Giardello, Alexander Favreau Tomljanovic (200-fly), Brenda Ho and McKenna touched first in the 200- (200-free) and Jessica Cronin (50- medley relay. Skoog, Favreau, Phillip back) were Gold qualifiers. Edwards and McKenna finished sec- Sherry totaled 52 points. ond in the 200-free relay – Gold quali- Tomljanovic (37), Megan Gartner (23), fier. Banasiak (23), Brittany Cole (19), Ho Of the 53 FSPY competitors, 25 (18), Anne O’Halloran (18), Llewellyn scored in one or more individual (17), Katelyn Cavanaugh (9), Bianca events and 10 scored in one or more Pacheco (7), Cronin (5), Cheryl relays. Twelve of the remaining ath- Monterro (5), Blacklock (4), Hoerrner letes swam a personal-best time in (4), Leistikow (4), Gill (2), Julia Weigel one or more events. (2), Michelle Ball (1), Cadet (1) and The high point scorer for boys was Kim Many (1) earned points.

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HEADING TO PLAYOFFS…Westfield’s 5th Grade National Travel Basketball team just completed a 12-1 regular season and are moving forward into the playoffs. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Michael Ionta, Jacob Boyle, AJ Gold, Tommy McDonald, Chris Aslanian and Justin Slavin; back row, Connor Hagan, Zach Shiel, Chris Sweeney, Michael Androconis, Ben Schuman and Luke Iorio. Coaches are Alan Gold, Mike Schuman and Chris Aslanian. OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 3/11 • 1-4 PM

Buontempo Homes presents this well appointed luxury home w/11 RMS, 5 BR, Private country setting, 1.77 acres on Hillside Ave with guest cottage. Unique 5 ½ BTH in the Indian Forest area. This stately Colonial offers the finest in Victorian w/ 4/5 BR, 3 1/2 BTH . Spacious rooms w/antique charm and living space (approx 7400 sg.ft. inc finished lower level).Noteworthy features: ambiance. Elegant foyer opens to LR with floor to ceiling wndw & frplc, MBR suite w/2 frplc & custom wlk-in closet, 2 story Great Rm w/ frplc, access Family RM w/frplc, new sunroom, holiday size Dining Rm and new gourmet to expansive mahogany deck & French drs to SUNRM. 20ft. deluxe KIT w/ kitchen & powder RM and new master suite w/large MBTH. Noteworthy Brook Custom Cabinets, granite, butler’s pantry & BRKFT nook. Living & features inc: high ceilings, wood floors, deep accent moldings, tall windows, Dining Rm w/accented ceilings, Library, guest suite, 3 CAR GRGE, exquisite central air, newer master BTH, 2 tiered DK w/hot tub, gingerbread trim, porte landscape & interior molding package. $2,795,000 cochere, circular drive. WSF0041 $1,799,000 Hye-Young Choi 13 BALMORAL LANE, SCOTCH PLAINS $694,000 #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office - 2005 4br/2.5 bath split level*End of cul-de-sac location*See Top Associate, Total Production - 11 Years! virtual tour at: www.markroyer.com. Directions: Terrill to Direct Line: 908-301-2015 Kevin-L-Aberdeen-R-Balmoral* email: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE RE/MAX –Properties Unlimited • West Milford Office WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 1433 Union Valley Rd. • (973) 657-1000 x112 © 2007 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.

REVA BERGER Broker / Sales Associate DIRECT LINE: 301-2005 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday March 11th, 1-4pm E mail: [email protected] 945 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield NEW CONSTRUCTION Open House: Sunday March 11th, 1-4pm 1286 Summit Avenue, Westfield

945 Lawrence Avenue is a completely updated, custom home situated on half an acre of park-like property on one of Westfield’s most desirable streets. The state of the art kitchen includes a professional six burner Wolf range, stainless appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, butler’s pantry, and a lovely light filled breakfast area under a soaring cathedral ceiling. The elegant living room and dining room are perfect for more formal entertaining. The walkout lower level provides for informal Located in a lovely area of Westfield across from an open park this new center hall colonial gatherings with a large family room and media room with surround sound. There are five bedrooms, a has been crafted by a builder known for the quality of his work and offers every amenity. den, an office, three full and two half baths. The beautiful hardwood floors, toe and crown moldings, Stone accents and a charming front porch make a welcome approach to the front door. Nine two wood burning fireplaces, and beautiful appointments are sure to impress the most discerning foot ceilings make the open spaces feel even more inviting. The bright living room and large individuals. From the slate walkway and entry porch to the portico covered patio this is an exceptional dining room create a formal feeling as you enter the lovely two story entry hall. Open to each home. Please preview the property details online at www.seetheproperty.com/11704 . Please call me $1,699,000. other the kitchen and family room provide a marvelous gathering area the entire family will today for a private showing or join me at Sunday’s Open House. WSF0170 enjoy. The rich custom cabinetry and granite counters act as a showcase for the stainless steel Maryalice Ryan, ABR, SRES appliances. A large walk-in pantry and a granite topped center island provide wonderful convenience and the comfortable family room has a wood burning fireplace for those cozy Sales Associate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage winter evenings. The beautiful master suite has a large walk-in closet and a luxurious bath Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite with soaking tub and large stall shower. Three bedrooms and a designer bath complete this NJAR Circle of Excellence 2004, 2005, 2006 level along with the laundry room which is also conveniently located on the bedroom level. Direct Line: 908-928-9121 [email protected] Directions: South Ave. to Summit. Offered at $1,099,000. ©2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. © 2007 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. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION More Education News CONTINUED FROM PAGES 8 & 9 News 12 NJ Features WHS’s Hi’s Eye in Segment WESTFIELD –Westfield High According to George Koodray, vice School’s (WHS) Hi’s Eye newspaper president of Communications for the staff was filmed in action by News 12 New Jersey Chamber of Commerce New Jersey in February. The 90-sec- Business Coalition for Educational ond segment was aired on the news Excellence, Westfield High School program as one of the Just for the Kids was selected because of its “high per- (JFTK) high performing New Jersey formance, including Advanced Place- schools. The 90-second spot was also ment levels and its distinction as a taped and a schedule will be published benchmark school.” for its appearance on WHS-TV36. When contacted by Mr. Koodray, MEET THE NETS…Washington Elementary School in Westfield students Alex The National Center for Educa- WHS Interim Principal Dennis Fyffe Grom (third grade) and Christian Grom (first grade), and Harris Grom ( age 2) tional Accountability (NCEA) iden- recommended the Hi’s Eye journal- had the opportunity to attend a basketball clinic with Nets Player Jason Collins tified WHS as one of the benchmark ism class to the TV producers for and head coach Lawrence Frank. The clinic was sponsored by Continental STIRRING THINGS UP...Third grader Cecily D’Amore of Westfield whips up Airlines and took place on February on February 20. schools of New Jersey. filming. A reporter and cameraman According to just4kids.org, the from News 12 New Jersey filmed the a batch of yummy and educational “Biography Stew.” WHS-TV36 Announces WF’s Moskowitz Earns schools identified by NCEA are high- journalism class in action, as Hi’s performing schools nationwide that Eye weekly co-editors brainstormed Rensselaer Honors Third Graders Cook March Broadcasts Colgate Dean’s Award demonstrate strong performance in story ideas for their next issue. all areas and grade levels compared Hi’s Eye is one of the few high Four SP-F Residents WESTFIELD – Jessica Moskowitz, Up Recipe for ‘Stew’ WESTFIELD – From now until to other schools with similar demo- school newspapers in the country that SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – AREA – After reading the March 15, Westfield High School Blue daughter of Tracy and Kenneth graphics. The schools selected by produces a weekly-uncensored issue Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has Moskowitz of Westfield, is a recipi- Caldecott Medal book, “Snow- Devils Television, TV-36, will air the NCEA have outstanding perfor- and the only one in New Jersey. Hi’s announced that four Scotch Plains flake Bentley” by Jacqueline following special broadcasts on Tues- ent of the dean’s award for academic mances in math, science and lan- Eye consistently wins national awards and Fanwood residents made the excellence during the fall 2006 se- Briggs Martin, third graders at days and Thursdays: guage arts. for its contents and writing. institute’s dean’s list for the fall 2006 The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in 11 a.m. – Project ’79 students and mester at Colgate University, where semester: she is a member of the Class of 2010. Edison worked in the school’s li- guests re-enactment of a United States Jason Livingston, a sophomore brary this week to create pots of Supreme Court case (Gonzales v. To be eligible for the dean’s award, from Scotch Plains, majors in me- a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 savory “Biography Stew” with Oregon /Oregon’s Death with Dig- chanical engineering, science and Lower School Librarian, Chris- nity Act). or higher average while carrying a technology and society; Vaidehi Patel, full course load of four courses per tine Mozlin. 1:15 p.m. – Blue Devils News, a senior from Scotch Plains, majors A good biography tells the story Show 9 (a special one-hour edition) semester. in biology; Eric Pratt, a senior from A 2006 graduate of Westfield High of someone’s life in an interesting 2:15 p.m. – It’s a Wonderful Life, Fanwood, majors in computer sci- way. “Biography Stew” helps stu- the fall drama performed by Edison School, she is concentrating in Psy- ence and economics, and Angela chology/English at Colgate. dents remember to include all of Intermediate School. Stanford, a senior from Fanwood, the important parts of a person’s majors in interdisciplinary science. life. The dean’s list recognizes full-time Using facts they gleaned from students who maintain grade-point “Snowflake Bentley,” the students averages of a minimum of 3.0 and Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company stirred the following ingredients have no grades below “C.” into a giant steel bowl, which sig- SP’s Doremus Serves nified specific parts of a biogra- phy, such as Goldfish crackers to Congratulations As Greek Officer represent childhood/school life SCOTCH PLAINS – Christopher “because fish gather in schools, Doremus of Scotch Plains was re- just like children;” pretzels to rep- cently chosen to serve as treasurer of resent anecdotes “because all lives Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at have interesting stories, with LET’S GO TO THE HOP…Evergreen Elementary held its annual Family Fun Susquehanna University. He is a twists and turns and ups and Night, which was a 1950s-themed “Sock Hop.” Many students and parents came sophomore business administration downs, just like a pretzel,” and dressed in poodle skirts and leather jackets. Pictured is the Snow Family, who major. chocolate chips to represent the really made it a fun family night out. Tau Kappa Epsilon members work individual’s career because “when to raise money for Alzheimer’s re- someone makes a lot of money or Virginia Tech Names Philhower Nominations search, the fraternity’s national phi- has good fortune, we say he is “in the chips.” Bettyann Lynch Kimberley Aslanian Haley Ruth Tate Deadline Is March 16 lanthropy. In addition, the chapter Agresta to Dean’s List regularly volunteers at “Mostly At the end of the activity, the Coldwell Banker has been helping families buy and sell homes for nearly a century. WESTFIELD – March 16 is the Mutts,” a no-kill animal shelter in students enjoyed eating cups full WESTFIELD – Anthony Agresta deadline for nominations for the 15th Since 1986, the Westfield Office has been recognized as one of the best in the of Westfield, enrolled at Virginia Tech, Sunbury, Pa. of their delectable stew. annual Charles Philhower Fellowship Christopher, a 2005 graduate of nation. These are three of our agents who exemplify our commitment to the highest was named to the dean’s list for the award designated for a fulltime el- standards of professionalism, integrity and service. fall 2006 semester. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Reading is Good For You ementary teacher in the Westfield is the son of Bruce and Donna To qualify for the dean’s list, stu- Public Schools. dents must attempt at least 12 credit Doremus. Westfield Office Coldwell Banker Home Loans Letters of nomination are invited hours graded on the A-F option and from interested citizens and Westfield 209 Central Avenue 1-888-317-5416 earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a Scotch Plains Resident (908) 233-5555 public school staff members and Call now for a pre-approval decision 4.0 scale) during the semester. should be addressed to: Charles Graduates Boston U. Anthony is a senior majoring in Philhower Fellowship Committee of SCOTCH PLAINS – Boston Uni- ©2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. electrical engineering in the College An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. the Westfield Rotary Club, c/o Office versity awarded a degree to Scotch of Engineering. of the Superintendent of Schools, 302 Plains’ Andrea Petruzzell, who re- Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. Let- ceived a Master of Science degree in OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY THE 11TH . . . 1 TO 4PM ters may also be e-mailed to Occupational Therapy (two-year pro- [email protected]. gram) in January. goleader.com/subscribe 29 FAULKNER DRIVE, WESTFIELD

FOR SALE, A LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY, Newly Completed and ready for your personal touch. Rooms for Everyone. Stunning Center Island Gourmet Kitchen. Family Room, Plus Media and Rec. Rooms. 5 Bedrooms, 4 ½ Baths. Exquisite Detailing. $1,560,000. Stop by this Sunday or, Call for Pre- Arranged Personal Inspection. DIRECTIONS: Summit Avenue to 29 Faulkner Drive. SEE SIGNS OLD WORLD CHARM IN A HOME UNDER COSTRUCTION. WESTEIFLD

Remember the Sun Porch? Adding to today’s enjoyment of life centering within a beautiful well appointed Kitchen and Family Room is a Sun Room for “Homework Central”…. 4Bedrooms 2 ½ baths PLUS, MBR features a Fireplace and additional Sitting Room… Walk up attic. Full landscaping. Fenced yard. 2 Car Garage. Expect more, it’s here. $1,250,000. . With only a Passing Interest Call and lets take a Look

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Let me share my enthusiasm with you for these homes or for a personal complimentary estimate as to how your home compares to Today’s Real Estate Market. Century 21 Taylor & Love, Inc. • 436 South Avenue, Westfield NJ • 908-654-6666 x 249 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 17 PUBLIC NOTICE Red Cross to Offer Westfield: Massachusetts Street, $630,000. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Pet First Aid Course Maurice P. and Susan E. Recent Home Sales PLANNING BOARD AREA – The American Red Cross McClellandz to David and Kristen Reading is Good For You Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Pustylink, 417 Woodland Avenue, NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Tri-County Chapter will offer a Pet First Aid course this Saturday, March $750,000. Hillcrest Avenue, $604,000. Peter and Elizabeth Laskaris, 1314 FANWOOD after public hearing on Janiary D. Villane Construction, LLC to 24, 2007, granted variance relief to place 10, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Red Peter and Catherine D. Wallack Frances Terrace, $800,000. an above-ground pool 10 feet from the Cross office at 16 Jefferson Avenue in to Stephan Dolling and Charlotte Pablo and Virginia Cosenza, 20 William G. Lemke and Lillian rear setback at 4 Tower Place, Fanwood, Faltermayer, 257 Tuttle Parkway, Woodbrook Circle, $1,450,000. Wendy Jo Ann Lemke to Carlos New Jersey being Block 26, Lot 1. Elizabeth. Among the topics will be how to $810,000. Michael S. and Susan E. Kreitzer Goncalves and Maria Teresa Bessa, Documents pertaining to this applica- to Pasquale and Eileen Pucciarelli, tion are available for public inspection at approach a sick or injured animal, Brian and Valeri Sewald to Andrey 1715 Boynton Avenue, $500,000. Borough Hall during normal business administering medications, recogniz- and Nataliya Malinovsky, 827 1 Bates Way, $820,000. Victor and Karli Lynn Velazquez hours. Dorian Road, $540,000. Leo C. and Kathleen K. Garrity, to Prudential Relocation, LLC, 230 Ms. Carol Khan ing an emergency and performing CPR and first aid. To register or for Nancy Yoder and Barbara Y. Jr. to John H. and Kathryn E. Reed, Massachusetts Street, $630,000. 4 Tower Place Campbell and Susan Y. Cogan to 12 Tudor Oval, $885,000. Prudential Relocation, LLC to Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 more details, please call (908) 756- goleader.com/subscribe 1 T - 3/8/07, The Times Fee: $15.81 6414, extension no. 10. William C. and Clarissa Taylor, 555 Michael P. and Cheryl L. Bayer to Todd and Stephanie Witten, 230 Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED CENTER HALL COLONIAL SUNNY EXPANDED RANCH HOME

Extensively renovated Colonial close to schools, downtown Westfield and NYC transportation. Offering custom Extensively renovated Ranch on peaceful ½ acre of property nestled on a quiet tree-lined street on the south side of construction and quality improvements, this stately home boasts a gracious floor plan that is ideal for today’s lifestyle. Scotch Plains. This immaculate home offers a new Kitchen w/Corian counters, 3.1 Baths, formal Living Room w/gas The charm of the 1930’s is ideally combined with the conveniences of today, accommodating most anyone’s needs. fireplace, first floor Family Room w/gas fireplace, 2 Master Suites, screened porch, hardwood floors & central air. Offered for $1.4 million Offered for $799,000

SPRAWLING HENRY WEST WYCHWOOD GEM GRACIOUS CENTER HALL COLONIAL

Elegant & spacious 10 room Henry West Colonial. The charm is abundant as this fine home graciously sprawls across Extensively renovated 11 room Center Hall Colonial in quiet neighborhood boasts a formal Dining Room & Living its property located in one of Westfield’s most desirable neighborhoods. Displaying quality craftsmanship & classic Room w/fireplace, 1st floor Office, updated eat-in Kitchen w/adjacent Family Room with vaulted ceiling and gas décor, this Wychwood gem is close to Echo Lake. The two fireplaces, plentiful living space, hardwood floors and sunlit fireplace with built-ins, patio overlooking park-like property, hardwood floors, new windows, 3 zone hear and central rooms are only a few of the captivating features that this premier residence has to offer. Offered for $1,250,000 air, master bedroom suite, updated baths & more! Offered for $1.5 million

PRISTINE COLONIAL ON THE BOULEVARD WYCHWOOD COLONIAL WITH FAMILY ROOM

Spacious Colonial home on a tree lined Westfield street. Perfect for entertaining are the sun-filled Dining Room Spacious and pristine four bedroom Colonial home nestled in the heart of Wychwood. This fine home boasts a formal & Living Room w/gas fireplace. This fine home boasts hardwood floors, new central air & furnace, new windows, Dining Room and Living Room with fireplace, Eat-in Kitchen with adjacent Family Room with built-ins, hardwood master Bedroom w/new full bath & a spacious deck overlooking fenced and manicured grounds. floors, extensive moldings, central air, new windows, master bedroom suite with full bath, attached garage, finished Offered for $799,000 Recreation Room, office & more! Offered for $925,000

NEW CUSTOM COLONIAL THIS NEW HOME IS READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!

New Colonial nestled on park like property on a quiet Westfield cul-de-sac. This fine home offers endless Ideal new Colonial on a quiet Westfield cul-de-sac offers endless upgrades. This fine home boasts a gourmet upgrades including a gourmet eat-in Kitchen with center island, Wet bar/Butler pantry, extensive moldings, EIK with center island and adjacent Family Room, Laundry/Mudroom, Master Bedroom suite with walk-in hardwood floors, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, first floor Family Room and laundry, 2-car garage and more! closet and luxurious Bathroom, extensive moldings, hardwood floors, four Bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Offered for $1,350,000 Offered for $1,050,000

© 2007 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. Coldwell Banker RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 18 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Area/Community News Another Letter to the Editor – Obituaries – CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Charles Cosgrove, 79, Merck Executive; Reform DEM Org. Seeks Blaming Deficit on Assisted Living Active Member of St. Helen’s Church Facilities, Baby Boomers Is Nonsensical Candidates for Primaries While most Union County residents run in the red for another full 17 years Charles V. Cosgrove, 79, of Surviving are his wife, Kathleen were at the grocery store, bank or perhaps since building the new facility. Westfield died on Tuesday, February Breslin Cosgrove; a daughter, UNION COUNTY – Members of signing up as district leaders may con- just sleeping in on a recent Saturday morn- At the Saturday budget hearing, 27, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Kathleen C. Maloney; two sons, the Reform Democratic Organization tact Mr. Devine at ing, they were unaware that another round Runnells Hospital Administrator Joseph Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he had Charles V. Cosgrove, Jr. and Mark P. say they are near the end of their [email protected] or by calling of the county-budget blame game was Sharp, a retired county employee kept on lived in Montreal, Canada and Paris, Cosgrove; six grandchildren, Erin, screening process for this year’s can- (732) 340-9895. For additional infor- well underway. The winners deemed de- as a paid contractor, cited a change in France before moving to Westfield in Joseph, Christopher, Emma, Edward didates, and would like registered mation about the reform effort, visit serving to wear the mantle of blame on billing procedures, which would bring in 1972. and Kathleen, and a sister, Joan Democrats who have an interest in unioncountydemocrats.net or write to this particular morning were “the Baby some sizeable additional revenues. And, Prior to retiring in 1993, Mr. Cosgrove. local elected office to forward their Reform Democratic Organization for Boomers,” as well as “assisted living his exploring some new ways to get the Cosgrove had been director of finance facilities.” Both were cited among factors word out about Runnells is commendable The funeral took place on Friday, resumes to committee Chairman Union County, 492 W. Grand Avenue, responsible for creating a $3.5-million and shows Mr. Sharp is serious about with Merck & Co. in Rahway. He had March 2, from the Higgins and Bonner James Devine. Suite 300, Rahway, N.J. 07065. shortfall for the county-run Runnells making the hospital a success. worked for Merck for 40 years, hold- Echo Lake Funeral Home in “Interviews will be conducted Hospital in 2006. However, he compared apples to or- ing various executive positions. Westfield. A Funeral Mass followed through March 31 at locations Suburban Vegetarians Undeniably, we Boomers are heading anges when he spoke of the impact as- He was a member of Echo Lake at St. Helen’s Church in Westfield. throughout the county to select can- into our senior years as the healthiest sisted living facilities have on the Country Club in Westfield and was Cremation was held privately. didates who will challenge insiders Plan St. Pat’s Party Americans in history. Most of us are not hospital’s bottom line. Mr. Sharp stated very active at St. Helen’s Roman Contributions in his memory to allied with the corrupt power brokers AREA – Suburban Vegetarians will ready to check into a nursing home any that the hospital possessed an “acute care Catholic Church, also in Westfield, Helping Hands and Hearts, in care of who dominate key positions in state hold a St. Patrick’s Day party on time soon and, likewise, our aging par- license,” though on the state of New Jer- where he served as a member of the St. Helen’s Parish Center, 1600 and county government,” said Mr. Wednesday, March 14, at 8 p.m. at the ents have preferred to remain living on sey website it is classified as a “special board of trustees, helped with collec- their own for as long as possible. Accord- hospital” but, from the services offered, it Rahway Avenue, Westfield, N.J. Devine, a former political director Winberie Restaurant and Bar, located ing to those running the hospital, we have appears that both these classifications do tions and assisted senior citizens with 07090 would be appreciated. for the state Democratic Party and at the corner of Springfield Avenue created a shortage of likely county resi- apply. Further, the state describes As- tax preparation. March 8, 2007 president of the Elizabeth Democratic and Kent Place Boulevard in Summit. dents willing to sit back and wait for God. sisted Living facilities (ALRs) as “appro- Association. “We are particularly in- All are welcome and attendees need A 1986 New York Times article said it priate for someone who is unable to live Stephen Banyasz, Sr., 95, Hall of Famer; terested in recruiting women and not be vegetarians. Suburban Veg- was costing Union County $1 million a at home but may not need the type of care people from minority groups that have etarians is a non-profit organization month just to run the 300-bed hospital, provided by a nursing home.” ALRs are Had Owned B&B Liquors in Garwood been under-represented due to exclu- that does not charge any dues or fees which specialized in geriatric care. The also state licensed and regulated, often sionary tactics of the prevailing po- to attend its events. Participants usu- cost of repairing and maintaining some of referred to as communities and certainly Stephen J. Banyasz, Sr., 95, of litical machine.” ally meet at restaurants. Each person the old buildings had driven up the operat- not offering the types of acute care ser- Banyasz, Jr. and Joseph Banyasz; two ing deficit substantially. County officials vices for the types of patient situations Garwood died on Saturday, March 3. daughters, Susan Chmura and Mar- Democrats and unaffiliated voters orders whatever he or she wants and came to the conclusion that the only way to that Runnells handles because, after all, Born in Riverside, he was raised in garet Banyasz, and three granddaugh- interested in seeking public office or pays for his or her meal. increase efficiency and to cut long-term they are not hospitals. Lancaster, Pa. and lived in Garwood ters. costs would be to build a new hospital, an Blaming assisted living facilities for since 1928. He graduated from A Mass of Christian Burial was option that was first reviewed in detail but contributing to the deficit when they obvi- Westfield High School in 1931. offered yesterday, Wednesday, March discarded way back in the mid 1970s. ously are not in direct competition with Mr. Banyasz had owned B&B Li- 7, at the Roman Catholic Church of As the result of a 5 to 4 vote, the then- Runnells Hospital is nonsensical, and blam- quors in Garwood from 1944 to 2000. St. Anne in Garwood. Burial took board of freeholders sold a chunk of the ing the “Baby Boomers” for being too He was inducted into the Union place at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in hospital’s land to the Connell Realty and healthy could make one laugh out loud. An County Baseball Hall of Fame in Development Company, then knocked intelligent man, Mr. Sharp cannot possibly Colonia. down the existing buildings and built for a minute believe these scenarios to be 1987. Arrangements were by the Dooley new. Opposed to the project at the time, plausible. However, he can be perceived His wife, Sophie Banyasz, prede- Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Union County Prosecutor Theodore as an admirable paid player of the blame ceased him in 2001. Cranford. Romankow, then mayor of Berkeley game in the eyes of the freeholders. He has Surviving are two sons, Stephen J. Memorial donations may be made Heights, had questioned whether the managed to deflect the blame for Runnells’ to the Garwood First Aid Squad, P.O. county should continue to be in the busi- 20-plus years of repeated and continuing Box 143, Garwood, N.J. 07027. ness of running what was basically a failures away from the board, putting it John Frederick Kruse March 8, 2007 nursing home when there were private back on the taxpaying Baby Boomers, and John Frederick Kruse of Westfield operators willing to do so. From that time he has managed to do it with a most cre- died on Saturday, March 3, at Runnells Rosemary Dunlap until 2004, when it briefly operated at a ative flair. Specialized Hospital of Union County Rosemary Dunlap, known to her profit, and barely breaking even in 2005 and 2006, Runnells Hospital continued to Patricia Quattrocchi in Berkeley Heights. friends as Roe, died in Westfield on Garwood Born in Ponca City, Okla., he gradu- Sunday, February 11, surrounded by ated from Westfield High School, at- her loved ones. tended Villanova College and gradu- She was a longtime resident of and Organ Concert at Plainfield ated from Columbia College. realtor in Westfield and a lover of As an infantry officer in the United animals and people. PRIVATE TRAIL RIDES…Wilma, left, and Charming, right, two of Union States Marine Corps, he saw combat Roe is survived by her son, Jesse County’s resident horses, invite the public to join them on a guided trail ride Church Benefits Habitat during the Korean War. Later, he did Weiss; her nephew and niece, Keith through the Watchung Reservation. Call the Watchung Stable at (908) 789-3665 and Maureen Cozier; a grandniece FANWOOD – The “Festival of bundle tickets for distribution among graduate work in international rela- to reserve a Sunday morning trail ride. Organists,” to be held on Sunday, the other board and committee mem- tions at Columbia University. and nephew, Jenna and Matthew Co- zier; seven sisters and two brothers, March 18, at 3 p.m. at the Crescent bers in the coming weeks. He is survived by his brother, Avenue Presbyterian Church at At the Sunday matinee on March Theodore, of Piscataway and by his and numerous cherished friends. She was predeceased by one Public Can Enjoy Guided Watchung Avenue in Plainfield, will 18, five prominent New Jersey or- sisters, Stephanie Kruse of Albuquer- kick off its 25th anniversary season. ganists will perform organ works on que, N.M., Margaret Wallenberger of brother. A memorial will be held in her As a part of this series, Greater Crescent Avenue’s G.F. Adams or- Pittsburgh, Pa. and Helen Kruse- Trail Rides at Stables Plainfield Habitat for Humanity gan. Among them will be Fanwood Larkin of Santa Cruz, Calif. honor on Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in MOUNTAINSIDE –With the ar- available during the week if the (GPHFH) will be the beneficiary of Presbyterian Church’s Robert A memorial gathering will be held 50 percent of the advance sales for Gangewere, Jr. tomorrow, Friday, March 9, at 10:30 Westfield. rival of spring in late March, Union weather permits and are accommo- In lieu of flowers, donations “In County’s Watchung Stable has in- dated on a first-come, first-served this event. General admission tickets are $20, a.m., with a service at 11 a.m., at the Secretary of Greater Plainfield senior citizen tickets, $15 and stu- Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Memory of Roe Dunlap” can be made vited youth groups, neighborhood as- basis. to Atlantic Homecare and Hospice sociations, birthday celebrants and The cost for a lead-line ride is $13 Habitat for Humanity Ann Brackbill dent tickets, $5. Avenue in Westfield. said, “We’re inviting the public to For information on purchasing the Donations may be made in his name and to the Greater Union County As- all others to consider horse riding. for Union County residents and $19 sociation of Realtors. She will be Anyone can call now to book a for out-of-county participants. Lead- come hear five prominent organists advance tickets, please call the Habi- to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. from New Jersey and to help raise tat office at (908) 769-5292 to leave Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091. missed by all who loved her. private group ride of 10 or more par- line rentals are 30 minutes in duration. March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007 ticipants over the age of nine. The trail rides and lead-line rides funds for the work we do at Greater a reservation, see Habitat board These rides, held only on Sunday are held at Watchung Stable, located at Plainfield Habitat for Humanity.” members or call the Crescent Av- mornings, need to be set up in ad- 1160 Summit Lane in Mountainside. Ms. Brackbill and Habitat board enue Presbyterian Church at (908) vance with a full deposit for all riders Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 member Liz McNish met at 2 Randolph 756-2468 for more details. FUSP Lecture Series Set before the set date. to 4 p.m. daily. For further informa- Avenue, the Habitat headquarters, to No tickets will be sold at the door. The cost of the private group trail tion, call (908) 789-3665 during the ride is the horse rental fee ($23 for normal office hours or e-mail ques- To Resume on March 16 Union County residents, $29 for out- tions to [email protected]. of-county participants, per person for AREA – Leigh Davis, co-founder supper at 6 p.m., with the lecture one hour) plus $25 for one of the Fanwood Committee of the Union County Peace Council, following at 7 p.m. Childcare will be Watchung Stable riding instructors to will be the speaker on Friday, March provided. The church is located at accompany the group. Posts Cleanup Date 16, as the First Unitarian Society of 724 Park Avenue in Plainfield and its For young riders under the age of FANWOOD – The Fanwood Plainfield continues its “Think Glo- congregation includes members from nine, Watchung Stable offers horse- Clean Community Committee will bally, Act Locally” lecture series at Westfield, Scotch Plains and back rides with lead lines on Sundays hold its 18th annual cleanup on Sat- the FUSP church. Fanwood. from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Lead lines are urday, April 21, in celebration of The event will include a potluck The lecture will probe a growing Earth Day.Volunteers will assemble global movement to shift resources Knights to Celebrate at 8:30 a.m. at the southside Screenings Available from war and genocide to food, hous- St. Pat’s With Party Fanwood train station parking area For Blood Pressure ing, education and non-violent con- and will be assigned to clean a spe- flict resolution projects with the goal GARWOOD – The Garwood cific area. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- of achieving peace and stability. Knights of Columbus will hold a St. The work should be completed gional Health Department is offer- The “Think Globally, Act Locally” Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March before noon. Earth Day T-shirts, ing free blood pressure screenings at lecture series will continue in April 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. at its council hall, work gloves and litterbags will be the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- with a presentation by the Plainfield located at 37 South Avenue in Garwood furnished to all participants. cated at 550 East Broad Street. Peoples Organization for Progress on (opposite PathMark). Fanwood Public Works Director These screenings will continue in- racial justice and police brutality. Tickets are $20 per person and in- Clinton Dicksen chairs the commit- definitely on the third Friday of each The lecture series is a project of ORGAN CONCERT TICKETS FOR A CAUSE…Ann Brackbill, left, secretary of clude a corn beef and cabbage dinner, tee, which also includes Bob Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity, and Board Member Liz McNish, sort month from noon to 1 p.m. They are the Social Justice Committee of the beer, wine and soda. The Brother McCarthy, Greg Cummings, Pam open to residents of Fanwood, tickets for the March 18, 3 p.m. matinee performance of the Crescent Avenue FUSP, which last year ran a film John Brown Band will provide live Sayles, Linda Talcott and Dean Presbyterian Church’s “Festival of Organists.” The performance will include Fanwood Garwood, Mountainside, New Provi- series on social justice issues. Some music. Tickets can be purchased after Talcott. The committee is working Presbyterian’s Minister of Music Robert Gangewere, Jr. Half of the advance sale dence, Roselle Park, Springfield, of the films are available for lending 4 p.m. weekdays at the council hall. in conjunction with the Fanwood tickets will profit Greater Plainfield Habitat. For tickets, call (908) 769-5292. Summit and Westfield. through the committee at the coffee Parking is available behind the hall Department of Public Works. Pre-registration is not necessary. hour following 10 a.m. Sunday ser- off Willow Avenue. Individuals are Volunteers are asked to notify the For further information on this vices at the church. For more infor- asked to use the side door lounge Fanwood Public Works Department Temple Emanu-El to Hold screening or others, please call the mation, please visit fusp.org or call entrance. Advance tickets are strongly in advance of their interest in par- health department at (908) 789-4070. (908) 756-0750. recommended. For more information, ticipating in the cleanup by calling please call the Knights at (908) 789- (908) 322-7404. Walk-ins also will Kids Carnival on March 18 9809 after 4 p.m. be welcome. WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- children will be admitted for free. El, located at 756 East Broad Street in Wristband wearers will have unlim- Westfield, will host its annual Kids ited access to games, entertainment Carnival on Sunday, March 18, from and activities. If interested in purchas- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ing wristbands in advance, please call Described as ideal for families with the temple’s Early Childhood Office children ages two through 12 years at (908) 232-7663 or stop by in person Caring & Courteous Service to the old, the event will feature interactive weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. games, fun and creative arts and crafts. The Temple Emanu-El Kids Carnival Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 There also will be a “moon bounce;” is organized and run entirely by volun- physical activities provided by The teers and is the preschool’s largest an- Little Gym; face painting; food and nual fundraiser. Proceeds from the event Westfield prizes, among other offerings. benefit Temple Emanu-El’s Early Child- 556 Westfield Avenue A silent auction and tricky tray raffle hood Education Program with scholar- will be featured as well. Many businesses ships and program enhancements. 233-0255 from downtown Westfield and surround- Temple Emanu-El’s Early Child- John L. Dooley ing communities will provide a variety of hood Education Program is accred- products and services to bid on. ited by the NAEYC’s National Acad- Manager The carnival is open to the public. emy of Early Childhood Programs. NJ License # 4100 Admission wristbands are being sold in The school serves young children ages advance for $15 and will be available at 13 months through six years and in- the door for $17. Adults accompanying cludes a full-day kindergarten.

Cranford Hillside Cemetery 218 North Avenue Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager 908.756.1729 NJ License # 3703 www.hillsidecemetery.com It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 19

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No nights/ Margie for confidential interview newer appl’s, W/D in bsmnt., off- Offices, Reasonable Rates! weekends. Boys’ group WESTFIELD CONDO street prking, near train & Vanete (908) 358-4578 $12 hour. Please be loving, at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. ”Chelmsford” patient, willing to play (and change counselors, teen travel, lifeguards/ shopping, $1250/mth, no fee. WSI, instructors for soccer, tennis, 260 Prospect Street, 2BR, 2BA, ERA SUBURB REALTY NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING diapers)! Must have experience/ LR, DR, lg. kit, new paint/ references. Please contact Jen at canoeing, international cooking/ FREELANCERS WANTED 1773 East 2nd Street I will clean your house, crafts, woodworking, ceramics, cabinets, garage & storage. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (908) 889-2060 Strong, detail-oriented writers $2500 mo., call (908) 232-5775 apartment or condo. rollerblading. Teachers, college with professional demeanor (908) 322-4434 Reliable, reasonable rates. students welcome. Warren Ask for Ray Ext. 119 PUBLIC NOTICE needed to cover local I do laundry. Good references. Township (Somerset County) NJ. government meetings. Must 5 years exp. TOWN OF WESTFIELD (908) 647-0664 BOARD OF EDUCATION be able to meet deadlines, For each client you give me, [email protected] know how to write a lead, and PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1 extra job free. apply at: take an active interest in their TOWN OF WESTFIELD Call me! (973) 583-5570 or Sealed proposals will be received by the www.campriverbend.com beats in order to develop news (973) 878-2181 Neide Board of Education of the Westfield School Interested persons are invited to com- District, Union County, New Jersey, at the stories. Please email ment on the wireless telecommunications Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, resume and clips to: facility proposed at the front of the Town of PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Westfield Board of Education football field supplies, equipment or services: [email protected] located at 725 Rahway Avenue in TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield, New Jersey (T-Mobile Site # BOARD OF HEALTH BID FOR: NJ-06-597-A), and specifically on poten- Public notice is hereby given that an B08-06 PRINTED FORMS tial effects to historic properties located at Ordinance, of which the following is a copy FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE or near this facility, if any. The facility will was introduced, read and passed on first BIDS DUE: consist of the construction of a 120-foot reading by the Westfield Board of Health APRIL 19, 2007 AT 2:00 PM TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS telecommunications flagpole, and the in- at a regualer meeting held on March 5, PUBLIC NOTICE The bids will be received at the Admin- NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT stallation of associated telecommunica- 2007. The Board of Health will further ing of the Township Council of the Town- tions equipment. Comments regarding consider the same for final passage on istration Building, 302 Elm Street, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, potential effects to historic properties April 9, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will Interested persons are invited to com- meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- and at the time indicated, and then publicly February 27, 2007 the following ordinance should be submitted to ATC Associates be held in the Council Conference Room ment on the wireless telecommunications ment of the Township of Scotch Plains opened and read aloud. entitled: Inc. by email to of the Westfield Municipal Building located facility proposed at the Willow Grove Swim- held on March 1, 2007, the following deci- Bids must be in strict compliance with [email protected], by at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New ming Club recreational property located at AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- sion of the Board was memorialized: specifications. Specifications may be se- mail to 3 Terri Lane, Burlington, New Jer- Jersey at which time and place members 1155 Roosevelt Avenue at the intersec- MENTING AND AMENDING Approved, New Cingular Wireless, cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm sey 08016, or phone, 609-386-8800 ext. of the public will be given an opportunity to tion with Evelyn Street in the Township of CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF PCS, LLC/ATT for Use, Height, Bulk Vari- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) 501. be heard concerning said ordinance. Scotch Plains, New Jersey (T-Mobile Site THE REVISED GENERAL ances and Preliminary and Final Site Plan 789-4407. Bids must be made on the 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Marylou Fashano-Soltis # NJ-06-656-A), and specifically on poten- ORDINANCES OF THE approval to allow placement of twelve (12) proposal forms in the manner designated. Board Secretary tial effects to historic properties located at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH antennas on the existing Public Service Proposals must be endorsed on the out- PUBLIC NOTICE or near this facility, if any. The facility will PLAINS, 1978 WITH REGARD Electric and Gas Transmission Tower lo- BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE side of the sealed envelope, with the name consist of the construction of a 120-foot TO PERMIT PARKING FOR cated at 1551 Cooper Road, Block 12001, TOWN OF WESTFIELD #BOH1-2007 of the bidder, the bidder’s address and telecommunications monopole, and the RESIDENTS Lot 18. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AN ORDINANCE BY THE the name of the supplies, equipment, or installation of associated telecommunica- Barbara Horev, Secretary 425 EAST BROAD STREET BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE services for which the bid is submitted. It is was adopted on second and final read- tions equipment. Comments regarding to the Zoning Board of Adjustment WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY TOWN OF WESTFIELD, understood and agreed that proposals may ing as amended which reads as follows: potential effects to historic properties 1 T - 3/8/07, The Times Fee: $16.32 COUNTY OF UNION TO be delivered before the time or at the place BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this SPECIAL MEETING should be submitted to ATC Associates AMEND BOH2-2004, SEC- specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Ordinance shall take effect after the final Inc. by email to PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Adjustment of the Town of TION VI. ARTICLE V. 54-13A cation assumes no responsibility for bids publication, or as beginning on Septem- [email protected], by Westfield, New Jersey will meet on March ENTITLED “GENERAL PRO- mailed or misdirected in delivery. ber 1, 2007 as otherwise provided by law. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS mail to 3 Terri Lane, Burlington, New Jer- 26, 2007 in the Council Chambers in the VISIONS, BOARD OF The Board of Education of the Town of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sey 08016, or phone, 609-386-8800 ext. NOTICE IS hereby given that at a Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, HEALTH OF WESTFIELD”. Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Barbara Riepe 501. meeting of the Township Council of the Westfield, New Jersey at 7:00pm to hear reserves the right to accept or reject any Township Clerk Be it ordained by the Board of Health of 1 T - 3/8/07, The Times Fee: $20.40 Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- and consider the following appeal for vari- and/or all bids for the whole or any part and 1 T - 3/8/07, The Times Fee: $22.95 day, February 27, 2007 the following ordi- ance relief from the requirements of the the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that Board of Health waive any informalities in the interest of nance entitled: Westfield Land Use Ordinance: the Board of Education. No bid may be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Joseph Buontempo, 1016 & 1020 Ordinance #2-2004 entitled as above be AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days South Avenue, West, Block 2606, Lots amended as follows: SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION MENTING AND AMENDING after the date set for the opening thereof. 10 & 11 seeks preliminary and final major NOTICE OF AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF Section I Bidding shall be in conformance with the site plan approval with floor area ratio and THE REVISED GENERAL Commencing May 1, 2007 the fee for applicable requirements of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education met on February 22, 2007 and bulk variances from Sections 11.28G8, ORDINANCES OF THE the issuance of License for Civil Union, N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to awarded the following contracts for professional services pursuant to 18A:18A.5.a(1). 11.28G11, 17.02B.4, and 17.10G of the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH certified copies of a Civil Union and fee for the “Public School Contracts Law”. The resolution of award and the contracts listed below are available for public inspection Land Use Ordinance. PLAINS, 1978 WITH REGARD a Burial Permit as follows: Bidders are required to comply with the at the Office of the Board Secretary located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street from Formal action may be taken. TO THROUGH STREETS AND requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: The application and plans are on file in Civil Union License Fee $28.00 STOP INTERSECTIONS lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). the office of the Secretary of the Board of Certified Copy-Civil Union $10.00 per copy Name Nature of Award Contract Period Contract Amount Burial Permit * $1.00 BIDDERS NOTE: Bid security is waived was adopted on second and final read- Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, for this bid proposal M. Disko Associates Engineering Services 2/22/07-6/30/08 % of project cost ing. Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Section II. By order of the Town of Westfield Board T & M Associates Engineering Services 2/22/07-6/30/08 $32,700.00 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. * The fee for a Burial Permit shall remain of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Potter Architects Engineering Services 2/22/07-6/30/08 $37,900.00 Barbara Riepe Kathleen A. Nemeth, Secretary, at $1.00 or other amounts as dictated by Robert A. Berman Anthony Del Sordi Township Clerk Westfield Board of Adjustment the State Legislation. Board Secretary Business Administrator/Board Secretary 1 T - 3/8/07, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $41.31 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $48.96 1 T - 3/8/07, The Times Fee: $28.56

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By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY tion at her fingertips and utilizes them Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Times all. WESTFIELD – So, you don’t know Playing the brooding, sullen Rich- the history behind the succession of ard is Chris Guild, whose very form kings of England? Not to worry; and frame suggest grandeur royalty. Westfield Community Players’ latest Yet, with all his physical strength, the production, James Goldman’s The rejection bedroom scene with Philip Lion in Winter doesn’t require it for is credible. deep enjoyment. Like all of the other characters who This Lion’s strong enough to grab disguise their true feelings, Geoffrey, you with its mighty claws and not let played nicely by Ryan Curtis, finally you go. releases his volcanic emotions with It’s 1183 in the palace of Chinon, heart-wrenching accusations that his France, the British Empire’s prov- mother never loved him. ince at the time. Although it is Christ- The youngest of the sons, John, mas time, there’s no real joy for played well by Ryan Correll, brings a Eleanor of Aquitaine because her frailty to the role with body, manner- Courtesy of Victor Cenci EXPRESS YOURESELF…The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Kids ‘n’ Arts husband, Henry II, King of England, isms and vocal variety. The character LIONHEARTED…The Westfield Community Players (WCP) continue this program gives children the opportunity to express their creativity through art, has held her prisoner in the castle for is a sniveling, whining, cowardly weekend with James Goldman’s drama The Lion in Winter, playing on weekends music and drama. through March 24. Call the box office at (908) 232-1221 for further details. The 10 years. young boy who is thoroughly con- drama/comedy is set Chinon, France where a dysfunctional British royal family For holidays, though, he’ll “trot vincing with Mr. Correll’s stamping shares Christmas and aspirations of gaining the throne and the British Empire. her out” to join the rest of the family, feet and tantrums. Above, from left to right, are Chris Guild as Richard the Lionhearted, Helena where they will be civil to each other, Henry’s young mistress Alais, Sroczynski as Princess Alais and Art Hickey as King Henry. some of the time. played by Helena (Ellie) Sroczynski, It’s just your typical dysfunctional is age appropriate and lovely, espe- family holiday gathering with stress cially when she breaks down in the levels. scene with her mother figure, Eleanor. Stir into the mix the fact that Eleanor Likewise, Erik Hall’s characteriza- wants her son, Richard (the Lion tion brings credulity to the role of Hearted) to be the heir, but Henry Philip, who fusses and demands at- wants their son, John, to succeed him. tention and respect but never gets it. Add a generous dollop of sibling The repartee between Henry and rivalry, unbridled anger towards both Eleanor, like that of an old comfort- parents, a festering love/hate rela- ably married couple, is unstrained tionship among all parties and there despite the untenable situation. might be patricide in the air. Producer Letty Hudak teams with Alliances are made and broken in a director Linda Correll to produce a heartbeat. This first family doubles monumental undertaking of the two- and triples back on its promises that act play. Ms. Correll knows how to ON THE BRINK...The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Arts Association Meeting will are made with fingers crossed behind move characters efficiently, yet ef- be held tonight, Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in the Scotch Plains Library, located their backs. fectively on the compact stage. at 1927 Bartle Avenue. A program on “Still Life in Pastel” by Dolores Brink will The scene was hundreds of years A simple, yet quite wonderful, set follow a brief business meeting. Above, Ms. Brink prepares for her pastel demonstration. ago, yet it could take place behind design by director Correll and Bill closed doors of any boardroom to- McMeekan flashes back to a medi- PUBLIC NOTICE See it all on the Web! day, where there are siblings and par- eval castle that, through fast scene NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ents fighting over who will have what changes, works. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY amount of controlling shares of stock This March Lion has come in with THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD See it all in Color! in the company. a roar that can’t be ignored. RESOLUTION 07-02-37 Superb acting and direction give www.goleader.com ONCE UPON A TIME…Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) seniors Sarah Marable, Ally CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates, 15 the story its sharp bite. WCP Continues Stelton Road, Piscataway, New Jersey Veteran Art Hickey as Henry brings Rome and Martine Baruch will appear in SP-F Rep Theatre’s Once Upon a Mattress. 08855-0036 PUBLIC NOTICE to the role strength, stature, great With Lion in Winter NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional enunciation and timing. He’s believ- WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- Engineering Services/Safe Streets to TOWN OF WESTFIELD SPFHS Theatre’s Mattress Schools/Construction Phase BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT able when he quips, “I do love being munity Players (WCP) production of DURATION: Period ending no later than 425 EAST BROAD STREET king.” James Goldman’s drama The Lion in December 31, 2007 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Hickey can shout down his sons, a Winter continues this weekend in the To Provide Laughs, Fun AMOUNT: Not to exceed $13,000.00 SPECIAL MEETING mistress and a wife as his egomania- theater at 1000 North Avenue West in A Copy of the Resolution and Contract SCOTCH PLAINS –Scotch Plains- to make the show even funnier.” relating to the services are on file and The Board of Adjustment of the Town of cal character threatens to go to the Westfield. available for public inspection in the office Westfield, New Jersey will meet on April Pope for an annulment of his mar- The show continues March 10, 16, Fanwood High School (SPFHS) cast Andre added, “Mary Lynn has of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine 11, 2007 in the Recreation Department riage so that he can marry his mis- 17, 23 and 24 with all reserved seat members and crew are perfecting their added so many random things. We Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Conference Room in the Municipal Build- tress. tickets at $15. There is a benefit per- lines and comedic timing for this have a hard time concentrating dur- Eleanor McGovern ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Marvelously, Sally O’ Neil por- formance open to the general public year’s musical comedy Once Upon a ing rehearsal because it’s so funny.” Borough Clerk New Jersey at 7:00pm to hear and con- Mattress, 1 T - 3/08/07, The Times Fee: $19.38 sider the following appeal for variance trays Eleanor, who has more tricks up on March 9 for the New Jersey Table which is scheduled to debut Choreographer Gisa DiIorio returns relief from the requirements of the Westfield her royal sleeve than a court’s jester. Tennis Association, with tickets on Friday, March 16. this year to add her expertise and cre- PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use Ordinance: She tells her boys she loves them and priced at $25. All performances be- Performances of this show, featur- ativity to the production. Compared to St. Helen’s Church located at 1600 ing a cast of more than 50 students and last year’s show, the dance is much BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Rahway Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey, then tries to use them in any way she gin at 8 p.m. PLANNING BOARD Block 5402, Lot 34.02 seeks permission to can against each other and their fa- Call the box office at (908) 232- musicians, will span two weekends. different. Ms. Dilorio said, “I have to Please take notice that on March 28, increase the size of the existing church ther. 1221 for further details. Note that all SPFHS’s Once Upon a Mattress is a teach serious dancing technique, and 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough structure and to construct an administra- Later, although she says, “My sons non-member tickets must be pre-paid retelling of the story of the “Princess the change it to make it funny. The kids Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, tive building connecting the existing church and the Pea.” With creative touches by are amazing, though, because they add Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board to the existing parish center. are blossoms in my garden,” Eleanor to secure a reservation and WCP will hold a hearing on the application of the Formal action may be taken. admits, “I don’t much care for my member tickets will not be honored this year’s director, Mary Lynn Dob- their personalities and make it so easy.” undersigned. The property in question is The application and plans are on file in children.” Ms. O’Neil has every emo- for benefit performances. son, an artist, playwright and director, According to all involved, the high- located at: 78 Waldon Road, Fanwood, the office of the Secretary of the Board of the result is a colorful and funny show. light of the show will likely be the New Jersey, also known as Block 46, Lot Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, According to musical director John number “The Spanish Panic.” This 1, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Showcase Theater Begins owned by Christopher Myers. Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Brzozowski, Ms. Dobson’s expertise energetic dance number is certain to The applicant requests rear deck con- Kathleen A. Nemeth, Secretary, and artistic changes will be apparent entertain. Everyone in the entire cast nected to back of house, which is in viola- Westfield Board of Adjustment throughout the production. is involved, director Ms. Dobson said. tion of Section 184-134D(2) of the Fanwood 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $26.52 Auditions for Summer Leading the troupe will be senior “We’ve extended the number into Land Use Code. Variance Requested: rear WESTFIELD – The Showcase yard setback; Required: 25 feet; Present: PUBLIC NOTICE tor; Ally Rome in the title role of the brass three parts, and each part looks fan- 13 feet; Proposed: 13 feet. Theater, an intensive summer train- In addition to a striking and sinister and quirky Princess Winnifred. tastic. Even the smaller characters NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT The applicant will also seek such other ing program of the New Jersey Work- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Mrs. Meers, a strong comedic actress Costarring will be seniors Kristen are significant and will stand out.” relief as may be determined necessary at THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD shop for the Arts (NJWA), will begin with dialect skills, who can sing alto; Barry as the adorable Lady Larkin “Everyone is having so much fun the public hearing based upon review of holding auditions for outstanding the application or amendment(s) to the RESOLUTION 07-02-43 glamorous, fun-loving and wise and Martine Baruch as the repressed doing the show,” Kristen said. “It’s application. young musical theater performers Muzzy Van Hossmere, a sensational Prince Dauntless. hysterical to all of us, and I hope the CONTRACTOR: Kevin Mason, Archi- The file pertaining to this application ready for a challenge. tect; 2102 Maple View Court, Scotch Plains, alto; henchmen Bun Foo and Ching Juniors Liz Minski will play the audience will love the show as much is available for public inspection during New Jersey 07076 Students accepted into this program Ho, baritones with good comedic overbearing Queen Aggravain, Justin as we do.” normal business hours (Tuesday-Thurs- NATURE OF SERVICE: Architectural will receive daily training in acting, day, 9 AM-2 PM) from the Secretary of the skills; loud and bossy Miss Flannery, Berger struts his stuff as Sir Harry Tickets to Once Upon a Mattress are Services/Design Plan for Renovation of Planning Board at the Administration Of- voice, dance, speech, improvisation, strong actress with some singing and and John DeLuca add pizzazz as the currently available for purchase. They Carriage House fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North music preparation DURATION: Period ending December dancing ability. wizard. Senior Andre Smith is certain can be ordered via the music boosters Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 31,2007 and set design. Pro- The ensemble also to amuse as he plays the jovial Jester. website spfk12.org/musicboosters (pre- Any interested party may appear at AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000.00 fessionals, who have said hearing and participate therein in includes Muzzy’s In contrast to last year’s dancing ferred method) or at the high school. A Copy of the Resolution and Contract accordance with the rules of the Fanwood performed either on Boys and the Sincere extravaganza 42nd Street, Once Upon Ticket pickup is on Mondays and relating to the services are on file and Planning Board. Broadway or in re- available for public inspection in the office Trust Office Staff, a a Mattress, being a comedy, provides Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Perfor- Applicant: of the Borough Clerk. gional and interna- group of good sing- clever elements. According to leading mances are March 16,17, 18 and 22, Christopher Myers Eleanor McGovern tional theaters, teach 78 Waldon Road ers and dancers. lady Ally, “Since the show is a com- 23 and 24. All performances will be Borough Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 the classes. Some roles may be edy, the actors are more lighthearted in at 8 p.m. except for Sunday March 1 T - 3/08/07, The Times Fee: $18.36 “MODERN” ART…Pictured 1 T - 3/08/07, The Times Fee: $33.15 At the conclusion double cast. rehearsals, and are booming with ideas 18, which will be held at 3 p.m. of the workshop, above are members of the cast from PUBLIC NOTICE last season’s Showcase Theater pro- At the conclusion PUBLIC NOTICE students will per- duction of Carousel. This July, they of the NJWA Show- TOWN OF WESTFIELD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY form in a fully will present the Roaring Twenties. case Theater pro- CHANCERY DIVISION INVITATION TO BID staged production of duction, the cast Westfield Musical Club UNION COUNTY SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- Thoroughly Modern Millie and in a members will spend the final week of DOCKET NO. F-9212-06 CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUN- Broadway Cabaret. July rehearsing for a special Cabaret FILE NO. 9506-06 Offers Evening Concert CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT Auditions, for students enrolled in Night, which will showcase the tal- NOTICE TO REDEEM THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST grades 9 through 12 as of September, WESTFIELD – The Musical Club 30 years of musical collaboration BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW ents of these individual students. MOORING TAX ASSET JERSEY, AT 10:00 A.M., PREVAILING will be held during March and April by Cabaret Night, a revue of Broadway, of Westfield will present an evening between Mrs. Krause and Mrs. PLAINTIFF VS. CARL L. TIME ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007 appointment. Requirements include program on Wednesday, March 14, at Mercier. JONES, ET ALS. will be held on Friday evening, July FOR: DEFENDANT(S) preparing 16 bars of an up-tempo and 27, at Edison Intermediate School. 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, The chairman for the program is USER-FEE BASED RESIDEN- 16 bars of a musical theater ballad. located at 170 Elm Street. Helen Bartolick, and hospitality will TO: ROENA PATRICIA JONES; For more information on the Show- TIAL CLEANUP PROGRAM JOANN MARIE (TERRES) JONES; Those auditioning are asked to bring case Theater, or any program of the Duo flutists Clarissa Nolde and be provided by the club’s hospitality FOR BULKY HOUSEHOLD CAROLINE JONES; ROBERT OVERBY; sheet music, in the proper key, for the Susan Graham will perfom Franz committee, chaired by May Furstner, WASTE NJWA, call (908) 789-9696 or visit GENERAL ACCIDENT GROUP; IRWIN accompanist, and should be prepared the studios at 150-152 East Broad Doppler’s Rigoletto Fantaisie, Op. Edna Borchers and Maryann Doll- BARNETT T/A WORLD WIDE DISTRIBU- PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING to sing, read and dance. Interested 38, for two flutes and piano, accom- ing. The performance is free and open TORS; CONRAD A. DEFILLIPPIS M.D.; ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND Street in Westfield. Additional infor- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order MUST BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE artists should call (908) 789-9696 to mation is available on the web at panied by pianist Marie-Danièle to the public. made on February 22, 2007, the Superior AND BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- arrange for an audition time. njworkshopforthearts.com. Mercier. Doppler, a 19th-century Refreshments will be served after Court Fixed April 10, 2007 between the TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Selected participants will begin Austrian composer, came from a the program, to give those in atten- hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and BY A CERTIFIED CHECK, OR BID BOND, classes on Friday, June 22, at the musical family. dance the opportunity to meet the four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF Kean Choir to Perform time, at the office of the Tax Collector of WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF NJWA on East Broad Street in He and his brother, Karl, were both performers. PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG $500.00. EACH BID MUST ALSO BE Westfield from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., At Trinity Episcopal virtuoso flutists who toured Europe, Anyone wishing information about AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY COM- and continue from Monday, June 25, CRANFORD – On Sunday, March entertaining audiences with perfor- membership in the Musical Club of 07061, as the time and place when and PANY CERTIFICATE STATING THAT until Friday, July 27, at Edison Inter- 25, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal mances of Franz’s compositions. Next Westfield as a performer or associate where you may pay to the plaintiff the SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL PRO- amount so found due for principal and VIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE RE- mediate School on Rahway Avenue Church in Cranford, the Kean Uni- week’s audience will here Rigoletto member may call the membership interest on its certificate of tax sale as QUIRED PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE in Westfield from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 versity Concert Choir and Chorale Fantaisie, based on popular tunes from chairman at (908) 232-2173. follows: FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT, p.m., Monday through Friday. will perform the opening concert of the Verdi opera. LOT 1 BLOCK 321 on the tax duplicate BY A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT AND Thoroughly Modern Millie, set in their 2007 spring choir tour. Pianist Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to A CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION Edison to Present redeem tax sale certificate no. 91341 is STATEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF New York City in 1922, is a musical The choirs’ performances are part who often appears with husband Paul $241,582.92, together with interest from OWNERSHIP, ON THE FORMS IN- comedy that revolves around Millie of the Trinity Episcopal church’s Kueter as one half of a four-hand Musical Hello Dolly November 30, 2006 and costs. CLUDED IN, AND EXPLAINED IN THE Dillmount, a young “flapper” who 2006-2007 concert series, which has piano duet, will perform as a soloist. WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- And that unless, at the same time and CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. leaves Kansas in search of adventure featured the Yale Whiffenpoofs and For this performance she has selected ate School (EIS) will present Hello place, you or one of you redeem by paying BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 127 PL 1975 in New York. With a job as a stenogra- Duo Fresco. The concert is free. Trois Pieces by 20th-century French Dolly as its spring musical. As in the then you, and each of you shall be de- SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW AGAINST pher, she sets her sights on marrying a The church is located at the corner composer Francis Poulenc. past, Edison will present the produc- barred and foreclosed of and from all right DISCRIMINATION (AFFIRMATIVE AC- wealthy boss. Millie’s madcap adven- of Forest and North Avenue East in The three pieces are entitled tion as a matinee for elementary stu- and equity of redemption of, in and to the TION), AND MUST PAY WORKMEN THE tures shake up the female workforce, Cranford. “Pastorale,” “Hymne” and “Toccata.” dents and their parents on Thursday, lands and premises above set out and PREVAILING WAGE RATES PROMUL- described in the complaint and every part GATED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPART- as she dances her way around some The choirs will perform in the Mezzo-soprano Barbara Krause, ac- March 22, at 4 p.m. in the EIS audito- thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested MENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY FOR complicated situations in the big city. Candlelight Concert Series of his- companied by Marie-Danièle rium. with an absolute and indefeasible estate THIS PROJECT, COPIES OF WHICH The following are the main charac- toric Bruton Parish Church in down- Mercier, has chosen three diverse The show should run until approxi- of inheritance in fee simple in said lands ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ters and the type of actors being sought town Colonial Williamsburg, Va., on songs for her portion of the program: mately 6:30 p.m. The cost for this and premises. TOWN ENGINEER. Anything to the contrary notwithstand- SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR for the roles: appealing and unique Saturday, March 31. Antonín Dvoand 345;ák’s “Song to presentation will be $2 for a student ing, redemption shall be permitted up until OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE Millie Dillmount, a soprano with a On Sunday, April 1, the choir will the Moon (O Silver Moon)” from the and $5 for accompanying parent at the entry of final judgment including the TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS belt, with superb comedic talents, who sing in Richmond, Va., before return- opera Rusalka, Erich Wolfgang the door. An adult must accompany whole of the last date upon which judg- CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE WEST, can also dance; attractive and charm- ing to New Jersey. On Tuesday, April Korngold’s “Marietta’s Song” from students. ment is entered. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. THE Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq., MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE THE ing Jimmy Smith, a tenor who can 10, at 2 p.m., the choirs will perform the opera “Die tote Stadt” (“The Dead Friday night, March 23, is opening Attorney for Plaintiff RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, dance; classic old-fashioned beauty again in Kean Hall on the Kean Uni- City”) and Sven Lekberg’s setting of night at 7:30 p.m., followed by an- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, IT Miss Dorothy Brown, a soprano who versity campus. The combined en- the Edna St. Vincent Millay poem other showing at 7:30 p.m. on Satur- Denville Law Center IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. moves well and has comedic sensi- sembles will perform “Festival of “The Spring and the Fall.” day, March 24. 290 Route 46 West KENNETH B. MARSH Denville, New Jersey 07834 TOWN ENGINEER bility; a handsome man’s man Trevor World Choral Music,” singing all As longtime members of the club, Tickets for those shows are sold at 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $48.96 1 T - 3/8/07, The Leader Fee: $49.47 Graydon, a baritone and talented ac- music in its original language. this performance will mark more than the door. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 8, 2007 Page 21

CONTINUED from 22 LES MARMITONS- CRANFORD CHAPTER cial, and I just went online and found many was chosen. out that Les Marmitons had a chapter The morning after the dinner, her in New Jersey. I always enjoyed cook- blog entry recapped the event, listing ing, and after joining, it opened my the entire menu and the wine pair- eyes to many recipes and cooking ings, where she described the Riesling techniques.” with the salad, “The off-dry flavors of Mr. Nelson’s wife, Debbie Miller citrus and mineral balanced the sweet- Nelson, like most of the wives, ad- ness and acidity in the salad. Every- mitted to not hav- one seemed to flip ing any talent in over this pairing.” the kitchen – un- After each less opening a can course, Mr. and of Spaghetti-Os Mrs. Nelson took counts as “cook- turns identifying ing.” But she does the accompanying know a thing or wines and their re- two about wine. spective attributes. Better known as A skilled public “The Wine God- speaker, Mrs. dess” on nj.com’s Nelson works for an SHE’S A WINNER…Laura Patterson of Mountainside whoops it up at last year’s website, Capers for Tapenade advertising agency Mountainside Parent-Teacher Association fashion show and gift basket raffle. ‘RAW BONES AND STYLE’...Gwen Samuels, left, and Gretna Wilkinson blog.nj.com/ by day, and in her The annual event will be held today, Thursday, March 8, at L’ Affaire Restaurant. shared the stage at the Carriage House Poetry Series reading at the Kuran Center wine_goddess, Mrs. Nelson and her spare time runs her own wine-tasting All proceeds will pay for enrichment programs in the pre-kindergarten to grade in Fanwood. husband selected six different wines party business (wine-tastingparty.com). 8 district. This year’s theme is “The Oscars.” The winners for best in costume to accompany each course of the Mrs Nelson fancies herself an design are Lord and Taylor and Cozy Tuxedo. evening’s fare. To complement the “edutainer” and believes learning about Poets Celebrate Black pear salad, a St. Urbans-Hof Riesling wine should also be fun. TAKE THE STAGE 2005 from Mosel-Saar-Ruwar, Ger- Under normal circumstances, Les History Month at CHPS Marmitons’s sommelier, Chip Frank, FW Singer/Actress Graham Dons Downtown to Display would have done the pairing for the By MARYLOU MORANO the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. evening, but a work conflict prevailed. New Boa for Role in Seussical Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Wilkinson’s poetry has been Youth Art this Month At the event, his friend Mike Carberry FANWOOD – Two African-Ameri- collected and published in “Shhh ... WESTFIELD –Residents and visi- of Scotch Plains, who is also an Army By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY “We just needed to be in the NYC can women poets from New Jersey I’m Thinking” released in 1996 by tors in Westfield this month will once Reserve Operations Officer, told The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times area for the theater and decided with recently shared a passion for their Hummingbird Publications In her again find the downtown store win- Leader/Times that it was Mr. Frank FANWOOD – She’s been imper- great schools and accessibility to craft at a poetry reading in celebra- poem, “Raw Bones and Style,” Ms. dows decorated with an array of art who introduced him to Les sonating others for years. In fact, events, this was the place for us.” tion of Black History Month. Wilkinson talks about writing poetry created by local public-school students. Marmitons. Margaret Graham, Maggie for short, “I’m the youngest of eight chil- Gwen Samuels of Rahway and against a ghetto backdrop. “A Prayer For the 12th consecutive year, 57 Mr. Carberry noted that he does 90 remembers impersonating Carol dren, the daughter of an opera singer, Gretna Wilkinson of Red Bank were for Mother’s Day” is a young child’s downtown merchants will celebrate percent of the cooking at home, and Channing when she was just a kid. so I constantly heard all of the greats the featured poets at the reading, heartfelt plea for her mother’s protec- the nationally proclaimed Youth Art that his wife, who is expecting their “It’s the actress in me, I guess,” she when I was growing up,” she said. which was sponsored by the Carriage tion. Month by displaying works of art pro- first child very soon, is “pretty happy told The Westfield Leader and The Her recent show includes such fa- House Poetry Series (CHPS) and held “The evening (at the Carriage duced by approximately 350 students with the arrangement.” Times in a phone miliar names as in the Kuran Arts Center on February House) was a reminder of the power from the Westfield Public Schools. Indeed, all of the wives at the interview. “As a Barbra Streisand, 13. of poetry to affect lives,” Ms. Student art includes paintings, Valentine’s Day dinner said they were little kid I would Judy Garland, Ms. Samuels, a public-school Wilkinson said. drawings, sculpture and painted fur- more than content to remain out of mimic Carol Bernadette Peters, teacher for 22 years, also works as a Longtime Fanwood resident Adele niture designed by students of all the kitchen, although one or two did Channing and Julie Andrews, court interpreter and translator. Her Kenny established CHPS, which is a ages from each of Westfield’s nine admit to looking at cookbooks from people told me Patti LaPone and poems speak to the African-Ameri- satellite of the Fanwood Arts Coun- public schools. time-to-time. Some of the women how amazing it Kristin can experience, especially that of the cil, in December 1998. Linda King, Fine Arts supervisor, even like to bake. But their husbands, was.” Chenoweth. African American woman. In “Col- Since then, hundreds of poets, both commended students, teachers and the merry men of Les Marmitons, are It was so amaz- In all, the actress ored Girl Valentine,” which won an published and unpublished, have read local merchants for making this an- the ones who are on fire. ing that the plays 11 charac- award in a recent Fanny Wood Poetry at CHPS readings. nual event possible. “This exhibition Editor’s note: The recipes from the Fanwood resident Margaret Graham ters in her act. Contest, she relates what it feels like The distinguished poet, Susanna is just a sampling of the wonderful art event will be posted in the near future put it all together Letting no grass to be the only “colored girl in the fifth Rich, founder and producer of the created by hundreds of Westfield stu- on goleader.com/lesmarmitons/ in a one-woman, one-hour long caba- grow under her feet, Ms. Graham is grade.” online radio program, “Poets on Air” dents under the direction of our 21 art valentines_event. If viewing online, ret show, Carol Channeling that ran currently rehearsing for the role of Ms. Samuels’s poems are a study will read her poetry on Tuesday, teachers,” she said. click here. Bon Appetit! consecutive February weekends at Mazie (the bird with only one tail of the African–American experience March 13, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran Arts The Starving Artist in Ocean Grove. feather) in Seussical, the Musical within a wide context. She writes of Center, located on Watson Road (ad- Ms. Graham not only starred in the being produced by the Growing Stage the future in “What Scares Me” and jacent to Fanwood Borough Hall, off show, but also was the writer of the in Netcong. she tells of the past in “Ode to the Martine Avenue). original material. “I started putting it Mrs. Graham said she met her hus- Triays of Amelia,” in which she The reading is free and the public is together last August,” she explained, band while they were both in a version elaborates on her roots and heri- invited to attend. For more informa- and has a separate version of it for of Jesus Christ, Superstar. He joins tage. tion, call (908) 889-7223 or (908) Christmas time called, Carol Chan- her in the cast of Seussical, playing the “The Fanwood community offer- 889-5298. neling Carol. role of The Cat in the Hat in the musi- ing me the opportunity to express my It has run in three different venues. cal show that runs weekends from experiences as an African American Rich to Read Poetry Ocean Grove, a small cabaret in now through April. woman through poetry brought the Greenwich Village and Joe’s Pub in “After doing my one-woman show spirit of this month to the level of In Fanwood, March 13 Manhattan were the settings for this with 11 characters, it actually is a everyday people, the grassroots. It FANWOOD – The Carriage House multitalented actress, who, along with nice break to play just one character,” allowed us to really open and change Poetry Series invited the public to at- her husband, Steve, also an actor, and said the actress on Seussical. “I feel hearts for the better,” Ms. Samuels tend a poetry reading on Tuesday, March two children moved to Fanwood five like I’m on vacation.” said upon her participation in the 13, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran Arts Center on years ago. reading. Watson Road (adjacent to Fanwood ™ Ms. Samuel’s poetry has won Borough Hall, off Martine Avenue). POPCORN awards in the annual Allen Ginsberg Featured will be poet Susanna Rich. Poetry Contest and the Paterson Lit- Ms. Rich is the founding producer The Astronaut Farmer: erary Review. Her poems have been and host of the online radio program published in several Cave Canem “Poets on Air.” Her poetry appears or Anthologies and she has been a Cave is forthcoming in dozens of publica- REDEEMER…Connor Regan performs in the New Jersey Workshop for the Hollywood, We Have a Problem Canem Fellow twice. She is also a tions, including English Journal, The Arts Music Studio/Redeemer Lutheran School combined recital. Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Evansville Review, Feminist Studies, One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Scholar. The Journal of New Jersey Poets, By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER cute, a tad comical and a bit funky. Ms. Wilkinson was born and raised Kaliope, Nimrod, The Paterson Liter- NJWA Music Students 2 popcorns But not in a contributively surreal in Guyana, South America. She cur- ary Review, Phoebe, Porcupine, Rio The Astronaut Farmer scores easy sense, the way the magical burg in rently teaches creative writing in the Grande Review, Tiferet, Willow Re- points by being the sort of movie that Scotland made possible the chimera Visual and Performing Arts Acad- view and Zone 3. Play in Redeemer Recital allows viewers to “insert personal fan- that takes hold in Bill Forsyth’s Local emy at Red Bank Regional High The Carriage House reading is free WESTFIELD – New Jersey Work- Violin Class B is composed of Jack tasy here.” That is, by substituting your Hero (1983). School. She holds a doctorate degree to the public. An open mic will follow shop for the Arts Music Studio stu- La Velle, Catherine Moore, Lukas very own flight of imagination for ex- Here, there is only the real and the in Literature from Drew University the featured performance, and the dents, who study with Ted Schlosberg, Adriaens, Steven Mezzomo and astronaut Charles Farmer’s (Billy Bob outlandish, with very little conjec- and she wrote her doctoral disserta- public can bring poems and join in had the opportunity to display their Simone Davey. Thornton) dream to travel into space, tural gray between the dipoles. Cer- tion on the works of Gwendolyn the reading. For information, call various talents at a recital held at Additional performances on violin one is apt to put aside that director tainly it’s a credit to the human spirit Brooks, the first Black woman to win (908) 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. Redeemer Lutheran Church in highlighted the musical talents of Zoe Michael Polish’s dabble in wish fulfill- that we believe, if just for an instant, Westfield. Pappas, Shaina Brande, Jack DeLucia, ment never really does take wing. that Charlie Farmer might realize his Spanning grades from pre-kinder- Aidan Ahamparam, Sabrina Compounding the warm and fuzzy mission to orbit the Earth. However, County Invites Public garten to grade 9, the February 11 Ahamparam, Hayley Goodman, Astrid hoodwink, the invitation to daydream a little more artistic imagination to recital showcased the techniques the Adriaens and Maggie Clarkson. surrounds its protagonist with a lov- propel that possibility would have children have learned since their en- Also entertaining the audience were ing, supportive family that has come been in order. To Performances, Exhibit rollment this fall at both the Music Leslie Bartsch on French horn, to accept Dad’s obsession. It’s their Likewise, the subplot is mired in COUNTY – The annual Union At the Teen Arts Festival, students Studio and at the Music Studio out- Stephan Palm on cello and Connor reality. Hey, maybe it’s not so crazy the usual ramifications. Remember County Teen Arts Festival will take participate in performances, master reach program at the Redeemer Regan and Jordan Hines on piano. that Mr. Farmer has all by his lone- that loving, supportive family a few place on Thursday and Friday, March classes, interactive workshops and Lutheran School. Fifth-grader Justin Fields lent his some built a spacecraft now awaiting paragraphs back? Well, when it looks 15 and 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 critiquing seminars led by profes- Musical selections, for beginning vocal talents to the recital. take-off in the barn of his little Texas like they might lose the farm, even we p.m. on the Cranford campus of Union sional artists in all disciplines – vi- students, included playing pieces from Piano accompanist for the after- ranch. romantics begin to question the wis- County College (UCC), located at sual arts, music, theatre, dance and the Mueller/Rusch Book I and Suzuki noon was Chin-Wen Deng, a piano Of course, hardly anyone else is as dom of Charlie’s tilting at spacecraft. 1033 Springfield Avenue, opposite creative writing. All performances are Books I, II, III, and IV. Other recital instructor on the staff of the Music understanding. Take NASA, for in- After all, this isn’t Paul Muni in Nomahegan Park. open to the public. Assistive services selections included works by com- Studio. stance. Sure, some of the folks back The Story of Louis Pasteur (1935) or The Teen Arts Festival showcases are available on request. posers such as Mozart, Paganini, For more information on the Music at the agency sympathize with old Edward G. Robinson in Dr. Ehrlich’s the artistic and creative abilities of The event is coordinated by the Bach, Suzuki, Dvorak and Bastien. Studio or any program of the NJWA, Charlie. The pilot/aerospace engineer Magic Bullet (1940), scientists fight- Union County’s youth. Students from Union County Office of Cultural and Members of Violin Class A who call (908) 789-9696, visit their stu- was well on his way to the heavens ing to save humanity in spite of its more than 50 public and private Heritage Affairs and hosted by UCC. performed included Sam Schappel, dios at 150-152 East Broad Street in when a family tragedy forced his dis- catcalls. It’s just a guy who’d like to schools participate at the festival each Anyone interested in attending the Alex Mezzomo, Samantha Rachel, Westfield or log on to missal from the program. All the same, go into outer space. Sure, you’d love year. The public is invited to attend Union County Teen Arts Festival Natasjia Taylor and George Pappas. njworkshopforthearts.com. the Feds can’t help but feel they own that new red Ferrari…but not if it and enjoy the accomplishments of should contact the Union County the franchise for space exploration. meant separating your adoring brood our talented teens. Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- Thus, it only follows that the FBI from that comfy brownstone on Sutton “The 2007 Union County Teen fairs at 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth ‘Green Dance’ Benefits dispatches a pair of agents to keep Place. Arts Festival is a wonderful example 07202; call (908) 558-2550 or e- watch on things. Demonstrating the The screenplay, written by twin of how public and private partner- mail [email protected] for a pro- sort of demeanor and confidence that brothers/filmmakers Mark and ships support the Arts,” Freeholder gram brochure or other information. People with Disabilities Heckyll and Jekyll were so proficient Michael Polish, simply isn’t compel- Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski NJ Relay service users should call WESTFIELD – On Sunday, March cover Trailside,” Maple Sugaring at at exuding, they are of necessity fol- ling enough to leap over the obvious said. 711. 11, the Union County Board of Cho- the Trailside Nature and Science Cen- lowed by an army of bureaucrats and indulgence. We become more inter- sen Freeholders and the Department ter in Mountainside; March 24 and law-enforcement types. ested in just how these fellows are of Parks, Recreation and Facilities June 2 – two sessions of “Culinary The media descend. The town is going to end their movie than whether will host the 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Delights” cooking class at the Classic abuzz. The supermarket proudly in- or not the astronaut Farmer will actu- Day “Green Dance” for people with Thyme Cooking School in Westfield; forms, “Charlie Farmer buys here.” ally realize his quixotic passion. disabilities. May 12: “Spring Fishing Derby” at The carnival atmosphere grows. Hu- Assuming the homemade ship The Westfield Community Room, Echo Lake Park in Mountainside; and man nature sets its opportunistic tra- doesn’t just crash and burn, it’s still located in the Westfield Municipal two sessions of “Ceramics for People jectory. Whether in favor of his plan doubtful those powers that be will Building, will come alive with DJ with Disabilities,” on April 10 and 17, to blast off from the little hamlet or allow Charlie his objective. At this music and dance led by Golden Note and June 19 and 26, at the Gregorio not, he’s the cause celebre. And there juncture, the film tries to curry favor Entertainment, Inc. Snacks and re- Center in Linden. is always a profit to be made when by poking jabs at Big Brother. freshments will be served throughout Another program held every Tues- strong wills are in opposition. Rumor has it that the gov’mint has the event, which runs from 3 to 5 p.m. day and Thursday from April 17 Meanwhile, adding a note of harsh missiles aimed at the spaceship. How Advance registration is required. through November 13 at Runnells reality just to ground the reverie, what dare they deter a citizen from his “This is a wonderful program de- Specialized Hospital in Berkeley better way than that old favorite, the destiny among the stars, even if it signed exclusively for people with dis- Heights is “Post-Stroke Exercise,” mortgage? Charlie has fallen behind does mean igniting $50,000 worth of abilities, giving them the opportunity to non-stressful exercise for people who in his payments. Loans, evidently to black-market rocket fuel? socialize, meet new friends and have have had a stroke or have a physical finance the building of his rocket Constitutional scholars and guard- fun on the dance floor with a DJ,” said disability. ship, amount to more than $600,000. ians of our civil liberties might be Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Participants must complete a regis- Hey, that’s not bad considering that able to inject their expertise here. As Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the tration form and submit payment for NASA spends hundreds of millions with much of the movie, the script Union County Parks and Recreation programs with a fee, prior to the pro- on similar projects. Nevertheless, the quite conveniently leaves that little Advisory Board. “The Green Dance is gram date. Walk-in registrations will bank is neither concerned with point of law up in the air, adding yet one of a variety of recreational pro- not be accepted. Charlie’s thrift nor his ingenuity. one more reason why The Astronaut grams we offer to meet the needs of To be put on the mailing list to When an extension is denied, the Farmer’s mission to entertain remains I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEARTS…The American Heart Association got a people with disabilities, and since it’s a receive information about these and frustrated astronaut responds with a largely unaccomplished. Valentine’s Day greeting this year from the Beechwood Elementary School in brick through the financial * * * * Mountainside. Under the supervision of Health and Physical Education instructor St. Patrick’s Day theme, participants other programs for people with dis- Deborah Weiss, students, teachers and family members helped to raise $7,841 to are encouraged to wear green.” abilities, call Program Coordinator institution’s front window. Charlie is The Astronaut Farmer, rated PG, is fight heart disease. During the weeklong event, the children jumped rope for health Some programs, organized by the Sharon Gentile, at (908) 527-4806 or ordered to undergo a mental exam a Warner Bros. release directed by and obtained private donations, some of which were matched by their families’ county’s Department of Parks, Recre- (908) 527-4900. For other program with the local therapist, apparently a Michael Polish and stars Billy Bob employers. Pictured with the check are Assistant Principal Thomas Conroy, Will ation and Facilities, coming this spring information, visit the Union County former lover. He gets a lawyer. Thornton, Virginia Madsen and Max Jennings, Jenna Attanasio, Parker Eicke, Sam Messler and Mrs. Weiss. and summer include: March 10 – “Dis- website at ucnj.org. The hometown thing gets a little Thieriot. Running time: 104 minutes. Page 22 Thursday, March 8, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cranford’s Les Marmitons Chapter-‘Oui Men Can Cook’ By LINDA B. CONDRILLO complement and frame each course, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Times and when dinner is complete, every- MOUNTAINSIDE — There’s one is responsible for clean up. As a something about a man in a uniform. fundraiser, a bottle of wine is raffled If he happens to be well equipped off. Mr. Rial noted, “The wine raffle with some high-end culinary utensils part usually keeps the members in- – well, let’s just say, “You had me at volved in the cleanup process.” bonjour.” And the icing on the cake– The annual Valentine’s Day cook- he’d tell me I’d never be allowed to ing event is a self-directed evening, set foot into my own kitchen. A fan- meaning no guest chef is invited. tasy? Mais non! Converging in what Mr. Rial defines Les Marmitons – an international as “an organized chaos,” the men gastronomic and social club of gentle- went right to work and prepared a men who share a common interest in five-course meal for their spouses fine food, wine and the culinary arts and significant others. – is alive and well in the suburbs, and There were a variety of interesting wives around town couldn’t be hap- starters on the menu, including pier. tapenade, smoked trout pate and a While regular gatherings of Les cheese plate. Pasta e fagioli followed, Marmitons are customarily off-lim- with pan-seared scallops next and a its to ladies, Valentine’s Day is an grilled pear salad with bacon, cran- obvious exception. On February 23, berries, Roquefort and port vinaigrette Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEART AND SOUL.....Saxophonist Benny Reid gives it his all, performing tunes couples from the Cranford chapter of dressing. inspired by the memory of his sister at The Crossroads in Garwood. Les Marmitons enjoyed a belated The entrée was lemon chicken with sweethearts celebration at the all-male smashed red potatoes with garlic and cooking club’s newest venue, Res- parmigiano. Former WF Resident Debuts taurant 89 in For those who Mountainside. had any room left, Bob Rial, a ma- dessert was hazel- ‘Findings’ at Crossroads chine designer nut chocolate By CHRISTIE STORMS Mr. Reid spoke candidly to the from Cranford, is cake. Each dish Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times crowd between tunes and became the Les Marmitons was paired with a GARWOOD — It was standing- emotional when dedicating “Waves Cranford chapter different wine. room only at former Westfield resident of Red” to his sister, who had passed president. Wearing According to Benny Reid’s CD Debut Party at The away when they were both teens. He the traditional Mr. Rial, “The Crossroads in Garwood last Saturday also dedicated “Dancing with My chef’s costume – Valentine’s Day night. Mr. Reid and his band performed Father” to his dad, Larry Siegel, also white jacket and dinner is a nice music from his newly released contem- formerly of Westfield and seated in traditional toque way for the wives porary jazz CD “Findings,” as well as a the front row. (hat) – Mr. Rial AN OFFICER AND A to meet so that they sampling of new material. “How surreal it is to reflect on told The Westfield GENTLEMAN…Joe Nelson, left, an in- know one another The crowd interjected applause at dancing Benny around the den as a Leader and The fantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corp. when we attend several points during each song, ap- kid and to see him recording that into Scotch Plains- Reserves, and Bob Rial, president of Les other Les parently impressed by Mr. Reid’s his music,” Mr. Siegel said. “I am Fanwood Times, Marmitons, Cranford chapter, slice Bosc Marmitons events saxophone playing and the talents of very proud of my son. He has found “We are cooking pears for the third course – a grilled together.” guitarist Richard Padron, bassist Dan his voice.” for our wives to- pear salad with bacon, cranberries, He noted, “The Loomis, keyboardist Pablo Vergara For more information on Mr. Reid’s night, and it will Roquefort and Port Vinagrette, which cooking season and drummer Kenny Grohowski. schedule of upcoming performances be murder when was served to their wives at the Annual starts in Septem- Valentine’s Day dinner event at Restau- Former Westfield resident Kevin or to purchase a copy of the “Find- we get home if we rant 89 in Mountainside. ber, and the last Brown, who had played trombone in ings” CD, he can be contacted via his screw things up. event is held in Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times the same Boy Scout jazz band as Mr. website, bennyreid.com. We also wanted to show our spouses May. Every June, the chapters take JAZZING IT UP...At the end of “Brotherhood of Man,” the cast joins in to rock Reid, drove up from Maryland to that we actually do get together and their turn hosting the ‘International the house; A FEMINIST’S NIGHTMARE...Rosemary, played by Arielle watch him perform. cook.” Reunion of Les Marmitons.’ This year, Smelkinson, tells her secretarial friends she’s “Happy to Keep His Dinner “This is just awesome to see,” Mr. SP-F Arts Offers He noted, “The motto of Les it’s going to be held in Longueuil, Warm”; I WANT MY MONEY BACK...Secretaries singing “Paris Original” Brown said. Marmitons is ‘from friendship to gas- Quebec, and many of us from the realize they have all been duped into thinking their gown was one-of-a kind. Rebecca Reyman, who, as a fresh- Trip to Guggenheim tronomy,’ and we strongly push the Cranford chapter will be attending. man, played trombone in the Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch friendship part – gastronomy is an In the summer, I host a barbeque at TAKE THE STAGE High School band under Mr. Reid’s Plains and Fanwood Arts extra added plus.” my house for the membership, keep- direction, was also enjoying the show. Association’s spring bus trip will According to Mr. Rial and the ing the party going.” Funny Business Abounds “He is a very, very talented musi- occur on Tuesday, March 27, to the organization’s website Mr. Rial also noted that the Cranford cian and a great guy to work with,” Guggenheim Museum to see “Span- (lesmarmitons.org), a typical evening and New Jersey chapters will co-host In WHS’s How to Succeed Ms. Reyman said. “He definitely ish Painting from El Greco to Picasso: goes something like this: eight times the 2008 International Reunion at the knows what he’s talking about and Time, Truth and History,” an exhibi- a year, a professional chef is invited Grand Summit Hotel. By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY enact their caffeine withdrawal if they knows how to talk to high-school tion of some 135 paintings all done in to lead the cooking event, usually at a Richard Dreher, a CPA from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Times don’t get their morning fix of the kids.” the past five centuries. This is billed restaurant or a lodge with adequate Westfield and the club’s treasurer, WESTFIELD — The Westfield black liquid is great-stylized fun. During a break, Mr. Reid offered to as one of the blockbuster exhibits of facilities. noted, “We (the members) have cook- High School’s (WHS) drama and In all of the dance numbers, chore- autograph copies of his new CD, and the year. The guest chef creates a menu and ing skills from boiling water to those music departments put on quite a ographer Lauren Hansen, ably as- a line immediately formed straight The bus will depart from the Scotch the club purchases the gourmet meal. who are well equipped, and we en- show with last weekend’s How to sisted by student dance captains back to the door. Plains Municipal Building parking Members break into teams, each of courage all skill levels to do this as a Succeed in Business Without Really Kristen Dilzell and Jana Goldfarb, Ronnie Frankel, whose son, Lee, lot at 9 a.m. and return around 4 p.m. which prepares a course of the hobby. It’s intended to be fun because Trying. makes good use of the impressive, owns The Crossroads, said she was The cost of the trip is $40, which preplanned menu under the direction we have a good time and enjoy work- Greg Nelson throws himself into gargantuan office-building set de- impressed by the large turnout. As a includes the bus and admission to the of the invited chef. ing together; and wait ‘till we get the the lead role of J. Pierrepont (Ponty) signed by Roy Chambers. family friend, she commented that museum. Reservations must be made During preparation, the chef moves wine going!” Finch full tilt; so right from the first The tap dancers in “A Secretary is she had seen Mr. Reid practice saxo- by Tuesday, March 20. For reserva- throughout the kitchen, providing Jim Fraser of Pottersville is one of number, the audience sees it’s in for Not a Toy” are especially energized phone as a child and was happy to see tions and further information, call guidance to each team member. A the men who can do more than boil fun with his facial gymnastics and and enthusiastic. him on the Garwood stage. Anne Gibbons at (908) 232-2631. sommelier selects wines that will water. “I’m more than a good cook,” vocal superiority. Senior Patrina Caruana, playing said Mr. Fraser, carrying a bright red With music and lyrics by Frank Smitty the office pal of Rosemary, toolbox and wearing a big smile. Like Loesser, this winner of seven Tony provides comic moments and great many members of Les Marmitons, Awards and a 1962 Pulitzer Prize is stage presence in “It’s Been a Long Mr. Fraser learned about the club the zany story of a window washer’s Day, ” a cute trio number with nice after seeing an advertisement in The meteoric rise to chairman of the board harmonies with Rosemary and Ponty Star Ledger. Mr. Fraser noted that he of the World Wide Wicket Company. that is well reprised later. had taken numerous classes at the Window washer Ponty reads a self- The boss of World Wide Wicket Kings cooking school and has learned help book that, through voiceover Company, J.B. Biggley, handled ex- a great deal from the guest chefs at instructions, walks him through steps pertly by Max Lazar, plays right into Les Marmitons gatherings. to his ultimate rise. Finch’s hands. Mr. Lazar affects Mr. Fraser said, “Rather than tricks Ponty’s love interest, Rosemary, laughable mannerisms appropriate to of the trade, and maybe more impor- charmingly portrayed by Arielle an elderly egomaniac. tant, what I’ve learned are different Smelkinson, is smitten with the young Ellen Scariati plays Miss Jones, the techniques. For example, I’ve learned upstart who fairly ignores her. Ms. boss’s no-nonsense secretary, who is DAVID WROE, MUSIC DIRECTOR how to bone out a chicken so that you Smelkinson’s clear, sweet voice charmed by Ponty’s insincere flat- end up with a bird with the wings and matches the intensity of her bright tery. Ms. Scariati’s portrayal of Jones legs attached, but no carcass.” eyes and winsome quality. is right on the money with her fine Reaching into his neatly organized Totally credible, Rosemary sings, acting skills and stellar voice, which tool box, where one would ordinarily “Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm,” she displays in “Brotherhood of Man.” expect to find things like a hammer or (a philosophical nightmare for a femi- Aaron Eisenberg gives an original, East meets West... a wrench, Mr. Fraser pulled out a pair nist) and the audience falls in love memorable portrayal of nerdy Bud of heavy duty cotton-lined with her way before thickheaded Frump, the boss’s nephew. Mr. dishwashing gloves instead. Ponty does. Eisenberg’s movement on stage, es- He noted, “These are far more prac- The ensemble dance piece, “Cof- pecially in the animated dance with tical for turning a chicken in the oven fee Break” when office personnel Hedy’s fur wrap is physicality in- than tongs, which often break the fused with the right amount of frailty. meets North skin.” Mr. Fraser told the newspaper MS Library Hosts Melanie Jackson as the hilarious he felt the single most important tool bee-hived secretary Ms. Krumholtz every cook should have is a good set Artist Showcase and Mia Pafumi as Hedy, the blonde SIBELIUS: Finlandia of sharp knives – and they need not be MOUNTAINSIDE — The second- bombshell who is the married boss’s expensive. annual Artists’ Showcase sponsored girlfriend, have fun with their roles. ZHOU LONG: World Premiere Mr. Fraser noted, “The Forschner by the Friends of the Mountainside Correct casting can make or break BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 Victorinox line are quite affordable.” Public Library will be held on Sun- this show that has a very long first act, He also told the newspaper that day, March 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at scads of dancing and vocal numbers MOZART: Overture to Abduction From The Seraglio he’s enjoyed learning new recipes to the library. that can be physically demanding even bring home to cook for his wife, Gail, This event provides an opportunity for energetic teens. Saturday March 17 at 8PM who is an associate professor at Kean to view and purchase artworks cre- Thanks to director Darlene White, University. Mr. Fraser remarked, “You ated by local artists in a relaxed envi- vocal coach Sharon Reynolds and Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Road, Westfield meet nice people, eat great food – ronment. All of the artworks are origi- musical director Eric Johnston, and Tickets: $25, $35, $45, $65 what could be better? You will come nal, one-of-a-kind pieces and include the countless behind the scenes stars, to know an army of people who you oils, acrylics, watercolors, photogra- the show, like a good business ven- FOR TICKETS: CALL (908) 232-9400 email: wso@westfieldsymphony.org can call on for advice.” phy, sculpture, mixed media and more. ture, is a success. OR VISIT OUR TICKET OUTLETS: At the event, Joe Nelson of Iselin Artists from a three-county area, was in charge of the grilled pear salad. including Union, Essex and Middlesex FASTFRAME: Quimby St. Westfield • MARTIN JEWELERS: Cranford A high-school social studies teacher counties, will be represented. and a Major in the US Marine Corps Admission is free, parking is avail- Reserve, Mr. Nelson became aware able and refreshments will be served of Les Marmitons while watching a to those in attendance. special broadcast on the Food Net- The event will include a silent auc- work. tion, featuring fine artworks donated Mr. Nelson said, “Al Roker was by the participating artists. Nancy Ori- “Botanical Berries” doing his ‘Roker on the Road’ spe- The library is located at Constitu- tion Plaza. For more information, call 21 LES MARMITONS Reeves Reed to Present the library at (908) 233-0115. Nancy Ori’s Photos SUMMIT – The Reeves Reed Ar- JUXTAPOSE boretum in Summit will present “The GALLERY Soul of a Tree Exhibit” by Berkeley Heights photographer Nancy Ori be- Design: MoldaveDesigns, Mountainside NJ • www.moldavedesigns.com MoldaveDesigns, Design: tween now and March 30. The arbore- tum will host a “Walk with the Artist in Creative Custom Framing the Garden” on Sunday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by Funding has been made Design Consultation & Creative Matting an artist reception from 2 to 4 p.m. possible in part through “Each tree is unique,” Ms. Ori said. a grant by the New Jersey Needlepoint • Mirrors State Council on the B F S B M “It has its own posture or what I like Arts/Department of State, ox raming • hadow oxes for emorabilia to call gesture. I look at the shape, a partner agency of the National Endowment for FRANK AND LYDIA BERGEN FOUNDATION JUXTAPOSE GALLERY color, texture, leaves, branches, trunk the Arts. THE RUMMELL FOUNDATION and, of course, the lighting.” 58 Elm Street, Westfield 908-232-3278 For more information, consult www.juxtaposegallery.com nancyoriphotography.com or call (908) 790-8820.